diff --git "a/TinyStories_211.txt" "b/TinyStories_211.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_211.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +It was a wonderful day full of fun and laughter. +Once there was a three year old girl called Daisy. She loved to dream about exciting adventures. One night, she dreamt about having a big balloon. She could picture it in her mind; the colours were so bright, and it was filled with helium. + +The next morning, Daisy jumped out of bed with excitement. She ran to tell her mom about her dream. + +"Mommy, I had a dream about a big balloon last night," Daisy said. + +"That's wonderful, sweetheart," her mom smiled and nodded. "What did you do with it in your dream?" + +"I rode it all around the sky, it was so much fun," Daisy said, eyes twinkling. + +"Oh wow," said her mom. "That sounds like a great dream!" + +Daisy nodded excitedly. After that day, she spent every morning looking up at the sky with a big smile, daydreaming about her big balloon. +Once upon a time in a far-away land, there was a girl named Jen. She was furry and loveable, and everybody in the village loved her. One day, she started to build something secret. She used mud and sticks, and worked all day without stopping. + +The villagers were curious. Some asked, “What are you building?†Jen just smiled and said, “It's a surprise!†+ +A few days later, Jen finally finished. She said to the villagers, “Come and see my building.†Everyone was excited. When they saw what Jen had been building, they were amazed. It was a furry animal that moved and jumped! All the villagers clapped and cheered. + +Jen smiled and said, “I made it for everyone to enjoy.†The furry animal had brought much joy to the village! +Once upon a time there was a child who loved to explore. So one day, the child went to the park. The park was so calm and lovely that the child couldn't help smiling. + +The child watched a big, bright butterfly fly above a flower. The butterfly was so beautiful, the child wanted to touch it. + +The child walked toward the butterfly and said, "Can I touch you, butterfly?" + +The butterfly flapped its wings and said, "No! You can look, but please don't touch." + +The child smiled and said, "Okay. I'm so sorry." + +The butterfly was happy that the child had listened to her advice and flew above a different flower. The child watched the butterfly in wonder and admired its beauty, never wanting to touch it again. This experience had made the child very calm and happy. + +The end. +Tommy had a balloon. He was so excited to play with it because it was shiny and colorful. He wanted to make it fly into the sky, so he started to step on it. He was clumsy and stepped too hard. The balloon popped! + +Tommy started to cry. His mom came over to check on him. + +"What is wrong, Tommy?" she asked. + +Tommy replied, "My balloon! I stepped on it and it burst!" + +His mom hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Tommy. We can get a new one, but first you need to clean up the pieces." + +Tommy was sad. He wanted to keep his balloon, but it was too late. He had to dispose of the pieces and say goodbye to his beloved balloon. +Once upon a time, a penguin named Jack was walking through the forest. He was scared and a little bit nervous. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He turned around and saw a big, scary bear. The bear took one look at Jack and bared its teeth. Jack was so scared he started to shake. + +Jack shouted, "Go away! I don't want to get bitten!" + +The bear shook his head and said, "I'm not gonna bite you, Jack. I'm a nice bear. I just want to be friends." + +Jack laughed and said, "Okay, let's be friends." + +They spent the day playing together and having fun. Jack was no longer scared of the bear. Jack was happy to have a new friend. + +The bear said goodbye and before he left, he gave Jack a big hug and said, "Take care, my friend. I'll see you soon." + +Jack waved goodbye and said, "Bye bye!" + +And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, all of the animals were getting ready for a parade. They were all so excited to show off their wonderful costumes and best tricks. They gathered outside and waited to start the big parade. + +The elephant was the star of the show. She was so proud, she couldn't keep her trunk still. She called out to the others, ‘Let’s get this parade started!’ + +The cat laughed, ‘Wait for me, I’m coming! But first, I have to have a joke.’ Everyone loved the cat’s jokes. The cat was always so funny. + +But the elephant was not in the mood for jokes. She was too excited to march in the parade. She kept pushing the cat along. ‘Come on now, no more jokes. It’s time to march!†+ +The cat was persistent, though. He kept making jokes, one after the other. But the elephant refused to listen. + +Soon, the parade was ready to start. Everyone was in their places and it was time to begin. But there was still no sign of the cat. The elephant was getting really mad. ‘Where’s that silly cat? It’s time to start the parade!’ + +Suddenly, everyone heard a loud crash. The cat had been joking so much that he had fallen into the lake at the end of +Once upon a time, there was a kind and obedient prince. He was the kingdom's most beloved prince, chosen to wear the crown on special occasions. One day the king asked his prince to stay at the palace for the night. The prince said yes without hesitation and happily agreed to stay. + +The prince was excited to wear his crown, so he put it on and ran out of the palace to show it off to his friends. His friends said he looked like a real prince wearing the crown. + +Back at the palace, the king was worried for the prince when he didn't come back right away. When the prince showed up a few hours later, he apologized to the king and his wife for his disobedience. He had forgotten to stay put while he was wearing the crown. + +The king and queen were understanding, but the prince learned a valuable lesson. Obeying the rules is important and being obedient shows respect. Wearing the crown was an honour and he should stay where he was supposed to stay. In the end, being obedient was just as important as wearing the crown. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer and his wife who lived on their farm. One day, the sky became very dark and gloomy. All of a sudden, rain started to come down like a flood. The farmer and his wife knew they had to act fast. + +The farmer said to his wife, "We must perform something to keep our farm safe from the flood." "What should we do?" said his wife. + +The farmer thought for a moment and then replied, "Let's build a fence around the farm so that the flood won't be able to get in." + +So, the farmer and his wife worked very hard to build the fence. They worked all night until the sun came up again. In the morning, the flood had stopped and the farm was safe. + +The farmer and his wife were so relieved. They thanked each other for performing the task that kept their farm safe. From then on, they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl and one day she decided to play a game. She looked around her house for something to hide. She found a lotion, so she decided to hide it. She put it in a light spot in the corner of her room. + +The little girl then went to get her friends and said,"Let's play hide and seek. I will hide something and you have to find it." + +All of her friends started to look for the lotion, but it was too hard for them to find. They looked for the lotion for a long time, but they couldn't find it. + +Finally, the little girl said, "I knew it would be too hard for you. I hid the lotion in the light spot in the corner of my room." + +But when the little girl went to get the lotion, she couldn't find it. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +The little girl was very sad because she couldn't find the lotion. She never saw it again and it was hidden forever. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Mary. Mary had something special in her pocket. It was a long, shining piece of gold. She loved it so much! + +One day, Mary was walking near a river when she met Bob. Bob asked her, "What do you have there?" Mary showed him her long, shining piece of gold. Bob said, "Wow! I love it! Please let me mix it with some dirt, so it can look even better." + +Having no idea what Bob meant, Mary decided to trust him and give him her gold. Bob took it, mixed it with some dirt and water, and threw it back into the river. Mary started to cry. + +Bob felt bad and said, "Don't worry! The gold will be sparkling and new!" But Mary knew something bad had happened. She had watched Bob mix her gold with dirt and water, and it felt like the end of her special long, shining piece of gold. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susie. She was a very curious child and loved to explore nature. One day she decided to take a walk in the woods near her house. + +As she walked, she found a tasty looking berry. She was very excited and couldn't wait to taste it. + +She reached out and picked the berry. Just as she did, she heard a voice. It was a kind old lady. + +"Put that berry back," the old lady said. "It is not safe to eat." + +Susie looked very sad. She wanted to try the berry so badly, but she knew that the old lady was right. + +"End the day with the same safety that you began it with," the old lady said with a kind smile. + +Susie put the berry back and thanked the old lady. Even though she couldn't try it, she knew that she could explore nature in many other ways. She ended the day with a smile and a feeling of satisfaction from discovering so many interesting things in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue car. It was very impressive. + +The car wanted to drink some gas so it went to the garage. But the garage was all out of gas. The car was very sad. + +The car thought of a plan. It began to drive around the town, looking for gas to drink. But it couldn't find any gas anywhere. + +The car became desperate and drove up to a gas station, even though the sign said no cars were allowed. But the car was so desperate it didn't care. + +But when it reached the station, there was no gas. The car was very sad and had to drive away without any gas. It drove back home, still thirsty for gas. + +But the car was in big trouble. As it drove home, it stopped suddenly. It was out of power and would never drive again. It had been a very impressive car, but it had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were cats. They were named Stitch and Fluffy. Stitch loved to jump, but it made Fluffy scared. Whenever Stitch would jump, Fluffy would say, “Stop jumping, Stitch, it’s not cool!†But Stitch didn’t stop. + +One day, Stitch and Fluffy went outside to play. Stitch was so excited that he did a big jump and caught his stitch on a fence. He couldn’t get it off and started to cry. Fluffy was really mad, but he still tried to help Stitch. He tried to pull the stitch off but it wouldn’t come off. + +Stitch started to cry harder because he knew he was stuck forever. Fluffy tried to comfort him, but it didn’t help. In the end, Stitch had to stay on the fence forever and never get to jump again. He was so sad! + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things don’t turn out cool, even when we think they will. +Once upon a time, there was a really careless girl. Her name was Susie and she was always jumping in mud and running around. She didn't listen to her parents when they said to be careful. + +One day, Susie was running around the house and she got near the fireplace. She didn't listen to her parents again, and she climbed up on it. She said, “Look how high I am!†+ +Her father heard her and came in. He said, “Susie, you need to be more careful. Climbing up on the fireplace could get you hurt.†+ +Susie nodded her head and said, “Okay, Daddy.†+ +After that, Susie was more careful when she was around the house. She remembered to listen to her parents and to not be careless. + +The moral of the story is that being careless can get you hurt. We must always listen to the people who love us and take care of us. +One day, Sarah and her mom had a special day to celebrate. Sarah put on her favourite dress and her mom put on a special hat. Then they went off to a big park. + +At the park, they saw lots of friends. Everyone was playing and laughing. Some of the children played in a big sandbox, while others flew kites high in the sky. + +But the best part was when Sarah's friends brought out a big iron. They put paper in it and then crumpled it up. Then they lit it with a long match. + +Everyone cheered as the harmless fireworks shot up into the sky. Sarah and her friends laughed and laughed. + +It was the best day ever. Everyone celebrated together. The day was filled with joy and laughter that Sarah and her mom would never forget. +Molly was an ordinary puppy. Every day, she would go for a walk with her owner, Lee. He would put the leash around her neck, and they would explore the world together. + +Today, Lee seemed overjoyed and smiling. Molly couldn't understand why he was so happy, but she didn't mind - she was just excited to go on another adventure. But then, Lee took her to a strange place she'd never been before. Strange noises and smells filled the air. Molly was a bit confused but felt safe with Lee by her side. + +After a few moments, Lee took Molly to a large building. He knelt down and hugged Molly close, giving her a pat before taking off the leash. Feeling a bit lonely, Molly sighed as she watched him go. + +The next few hours were filled with exciting experiences and new friends. It finally dawned on Molly that this was an animal adoption center, and she had been chosen as a special pup to find her forever home! Lee had brought her there so that she could find a family she could truly belong to. Suddenly, she realized that his happy smiled had been because of her. + +Molly was overjoyed and couldn't contain her excitement. She had gone from an ordinary pup to one who was about to begin a amazing new life with forever family. She was going to be so loved! +Once upon a time there was a little beetle with lots of energy. He was very restless and wanted to explore the world. One day, he decided to go on an adventure. + +He started to walk and saw many new things. He saw trees, flowers, birds and more! He went a little further and found an open pond. He felt very thirsty, so he decided to drink some of the water. + +As he was drinking, the little beetle saw a family of ducks playing in the pond. They were quacking and swimming around. He was very excited and wanted to join them. + +So he jumped in! He played with the ducks, splashed around and drank lots of water. The little beetle was so happy and thirsty that he drank too much. After a while, he felt a bit better, said goodbye to the ducks and went back on his journey. +John was walking down the street. He stopped to take a pause and looked around. The sun was shining and he could see a factory in the distance. He was curious, so he began to walk towards it. When he arrived, he saw that it was ancient. It was made of old bricks, and it seemed like it had been there forever. John walked around and noticed the factory was full of old machines and tools. He wondered how long it had been there and what it was used for. He asked a woman nearby, and she told him the factory had been there for centuries. John was fascinated and stood for a moment in awe. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. Every day she went to the park to play. + +One day, when Lucy was in the park, she saw a big chocolate bar. She was tempted to eat it all at once, but she was obedient and knew to wait until her mom said it was ok . She then went to find her mom. + +When she found her mom, she asked if she could have a bit of the chocolate. Lucy's mom said, "Eat a little bit if you want, but don't eat it all up. I trust you to be a good girl." + +Lucy smiled and thanked her mom. She was very careful to only take a few pieces of chocolate and even shared some with her friends in the park. + +The other kids were amazed by Lucy's obedience and thanked her for sharing. Thanks to the trust Lucy's mom had in her, the park was a happier place. +Timmy and Violet were best friends. They enjoyed doing lots of fun activities together. +One day they decided to hang some pictures in the school playground. They grabbed some pieces of chalk and drew pictures of various animals on the ground. + +Timmy said, "Look Violet, I've drawn a cow!" +Violet smiled. "That's fabulous! Now can I have a bit of the chalk to draw my own picture?" + +But Timmy was feeling selfish and said, "No! I want to do more drawing. This chalk is mine." + +Violet was very disappointed and started to cry. + +Timmy felt ashamed. He gave Violet some of the chalk and said, "I'm sorry for being selfish. Let's be friends again, ok?" +Violet smiled and said, "Okay! Let's hang our pictures together now". + +So they happily worked together to hang their pictures in the school playground. +John was walking down the street when he noticed some music coming from the park. He smiled and walked closer. When he reached the park he saw a little girl playing in the sand. She was singing happily to the music. + +John sat down beside her and said, "What song are you listening to?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Oh, it's a lovely song." + +"Can I join you if I sing too?", John asked. + +The little girl looked surprised but said, "Yes, of course you can!" + +John began to sing along. He was so happy that he didn't notice the little girl's mom coming up behind him. She was very angry and said,"Doesn't your mother ever tell you not to talk to strangers? You can’t just go up to someone you don't know and start singing!" + +John felt very sorry and said, "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to offend you." The angry mom walked away with her daughter in her arms. John was sad and felt very bad for what he had done. +Timmy was very sad because he wanted to play with his friends outside but his mum said he could not. He wanted to play tag and hide and seek, but his mummy said the weather was too bad. + +Timmy said, "The weather is not so bad!" His mum said, "It might start to rain and that is not fun, so you need to stay inside." + +Timmy was really sad. He went to his bedroom and threw his teddy at the wall. His mum heard him and came in. She said, "What is wrong, why are you so serious?" + +Timmy said, "I am mad because I want to play outside." + +His mum hugged him and said, "I know you are upset, and it's ok that you feel like this. I forgive you for throwing your teddy at the wall. Now why don't we fold some origami together?" + +Timmy smiled and they both sat together and folded the paper into origami shapes. Timmy soon forgot about the wall and they had lots of fun together. +It was cold that day. Sam was so excited; he was going to the beach with his parents. He couldn't remember what the beach looked like, but he knew it would be fun. + +When they arrived, Sam looked around. He could see the sand and the waves in the distance. He was very surprised! + +He ran to the beach, with his dad chasing after him. His feet sunk into the cold sand and with each step, he felt a little cooler. Sam stopped in front of the ocean, and opened his mouth. It was past his bedtime, but he was still so excited. + +The water was cold, but Sam didn't care; he loved it! He jumped up and down and clapped. His parents laughed at his surprise. Sam felt so proud of himself; he had made his parents happy. He couldn't wait to go back to the beach and surprise them some more. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a fox and a squirrel. Every day they adventured together through the woods. + +One day they decided to go to the beach. As they arrived, they saw a big brown ship! It was beautiful and they were so excited to explore it. + +The fox and the squirrel climbed aboard the ship and looked for a way to get to the other side. Suddenly the fox noticed something. + +"Look, a flag!" he shouted. + +The squirrel looked up and saw a big flag with a red sign on it. It was shaped like a tail. + +"What does that mean?" asked the squirrel. + +The fox said, "It means we should be kind and helpful to others. That's what being a good friend is about." + +The fox and the squirrel smiled to each other. They remembered the red sign on the flag and decided to always be kind to one another. + +The fox and the squirrel made a promise to each other then and there never to forget the sign of the red tail. +Once upon a time, there was a stinky old sock. It was so stinky and disgusting that nobody wanted to keep it. So one day, when no one was around, the old sock decided he wanted to bury himself. He found a soft patch of dirt and got to work. + +He dug the dirt with his two sock-feet and soon he was deep enough. He wiggled around to get comfortable and then curled up like a burrito. He was happy to be in his new home. + +But then he heard something. It sounded like a voice. It said, "Hi there!" It was a little stitch! The stitch had been following the sock and decided to join him in the soft patch of dirt. The happy old sock welcomed the little stitch and said, "We can be friends forever!" + +So the two friends hugged and stayed cozy in the dirt. They were safe and happy, no matter how stinky and disgusting the old sock was. +Once upon a time, there was a small village filled with people who worked very hard. They grew many different crops like wheat, which Farmer John took very seriously. One day, Farmer John was walking around his wheat fields, when he heard something coming from one of the fields. + +He went over to have a look, and he found three small children rolling around in the wheat. When he asked what they were doing, one of the children spoke up. + +“We’re filling the wheat with lots of love, so that everyone can share it!†said the child, with a smile. + +Farmer John couldn’t help but smile too. He knew that even though the children were being silly, it was still a very serious thing they were doing. He gave the children a big hug, thanked them, and then sent them on their way. + +From that day on, Farmer John made sure the wheat he grew was filled with lots of love, just like the children said. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved the theater! Everytime she went, the theater was always so bright and magical. + +One day, Lucy asked her mom if they could go to the theater. Her mom said yes, so they got ready to go. + +But when they walked up to the theater, they saw a sign that said "Closed". Lucy was so sad that she started to cry. + +Mom said, "Let's keep walking. Maybe there's something else fun to do." They kept moving, and then saw a small theater on the corner. + +Lucy said, "Let's go there! Please, Mommy!" Mom agreed and they went in. + +The theater wasn't brightly lit like the other one, but there were a few flickering lights. The seats were slightly uncomfortable, but Lucy was still excited. + +They watched a movie and Lucy had so much fun. She was so happy that the theater was open and she was able to have such a great time. +Once upon a time there were three fishes, Flo, Lolo and Jojo. They all lived in a big pond. One day, Flo saw a yummy looking oil and said: "Let's eat the oil!" + +But then Lolo said: "Wait, that oil looks hot. Hot things can hurt you." + +But Flo didn't listen. He just kept swimming toward the oil and started to eat it. Flo soon realized that it was too hot and it hurt his mouth. + +Lolo warned Flo that his mouth would hurt if he ate the oil, but Flo had to learn it the hard way. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to other people's advice and not do things without thinking about the consequences. +Once upon a time, there lived two friends, Jack and Jill. Each day they would play together in the garden. + +One day, Jack said to Jill, "Let's have a race. Whoever wins will get a rose!" Jill said, "Ok!" + +So they raced and Jack won! He was very happy and reached for the rose, but it slipped from his hand and fell on the ground. He was a bit ashamed for not being able to pick it up. + +Afterwards, Jill said, "Don't feel bad, Jack. I have an idea to make you feel better." She then ran over to the side of the garden and came back with a flower. + +Jack was surprised and happy. Jill had found a rose for him! They hugged and Jack thanked her. He was no longer ashamed and he was proud to have won the race. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah who was very curious. She lived in the city and had never seen an elephant before. + +One day Sarah saw a purple elephant walking down the street. The elephant was very big and loud, and it startled Sarah. She got so excited and shouted, "Mama, what is that?!" + +Mama smiled and said, "That's an elephant, Sarah. Come, let me introduce you." + +Mama and Sarah walked up to the elephant. Mama said, "Hello, how are you doing?" + +The purple elephant smiled and said, "I'm doing great. What's your name?" + +Sarah beamed and smiled. "My name is Sarah," she said. + +Mama stroked the elephant's trunk and said, "It's nice to meet you, Sarah. This is the purple elephant." + +The elephant trumpeted, and Sarah laughed with joy. From that day on, Sarah was always excited to see the purple elephant every time she visited the city. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Joe. Joe liked eating ice-cream. One day he decided to go the store to buy some. He put on his shoes and was ready to go. He opened the door and stepped outside. It was very heavy outside. The sun was very big and hot. + +When Joe arrived at the store, he looked around for the ice-cream. He saw it in the freezer and quickly ran to get it. He took out some ice-cream and he was very happy. Joe wanted to share it with his friends, so he took out a few more tubs. + +Joe was about to part when something tasty caught his eye. He saw a big box of chocolate chip cookies! He smiled and picked up the cookies. Joe was very excited. + +Joe carefully walked outside. He was holding the heavy box of ice-cream and the cookies. He was excited to share them with his friends. Joe was very happy and he started walking to his house with a big smile on his face. +It was a cold winter day and the mommy said, "Honey, put on your sweater and keep warm." + +The little girl nodded and went over to her toy chest. She found a reliable sweater, the one with red and white stripes. She pulled it on and felt very cozy. + +The little girl wanted to go outside and play in the snow. She asked her mom, "Will the sweater keep me warm?" + +The mommy said, "Yes it will. But don't forget, you need to lean against something for extra warmth." + +The little girl smiled, grabbed her hat and gloves, and ran out the door. She leaned against a tree and played in the snow until she was nice and warm. + +The mommy watched from inside the house and was happy to see her little girl laughing and having fun. She knew the reliable sweater was doing its job. +John was playing in the park with his best friend, Marla. The sun was shining and the birds were chirping. They saw a flower and Marla picked it. She smiled and said, "Remember, flowers are pretty." + +John remembered the flower and thought it was very pretty. He wondered what he could do with it and then he had an idea. + +John smiled and said, "Let's have a race with this flower. We can see who can hold it the longest." Marla laughed and said, "That sounds fun." + +John and Marla held the flower and ran around the park. They giggled and laughed. The game was funny and it was so much fun. They were really enjoying themselves. + +John remembered what Marla said, "Remember, flowers are pretty." He smiled as he ran around the park with Marla and their pretty flower. +One morning, two best friends woke up and decided to go explore the town. The town was filled with friendly people and mild sunshine. + +The friends excitedly waved to everyone they passed by and soon felt curious about how they could help the town. + +Suddenly, they noticed an old man struggling with his heavy shopping bags. The man thanked them with a smile when the two friends offered to help carry the most of bags. + +"Your help has made my day!", He said with a sparkle in his eyes. + +The two friends felt very proud of themselves. They continued to explore the town, always looking out for ways to help. By the end of the day, all the people living in the town thanked them for their kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to dance. She was so graceful, like a fairy. One day, she wanted to practice her dance moves in her backyard, so she went outside. She wanted to look in the mirror, so she went inside to grab the telephone. She put the telephone up to her face and spun gracefully around, admiring how she looked. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice coming from the telephone. +"Hello?" said the voice. + +The little girl was surprised and dropped the telephone. +"Who's there?" she asked with a scared look on her face. + +The voice chuckled and said, "It's just me. I'm playing a game with all the children around the world." + +The little girl smiled and grabbed the telephone again. She said, "Okay, I'm ready!" + +The voice explained the game to her and she enjoyed playing it. When the game was over, the voice said goodbye and the little girl thanked him before hanging up. + +She danced back outside with a smile on her face, feeling so graceful. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, named Emmy. One day Emmy was really wanting some cocoa. She asked her mom, who was busy folding laundry. "Mom, can I have some cocoa?" + +Her mom replied, "No, Emmy, not right now. I'm busy folding the laundry." + +Emmy was angry. She stomped her feet and crossed her arms. She cried and said, "But I want it now!" + +Her mom said, "No, Emmy. I'm busy. Maybe later." + +Emmy was still angry, but she knew she wouldn't get any cocoa until her mom was done folding. So she waited patiently and watched her mom fold. When she finally finished, her mom said, "Alright, Emmy. You can have some cocoa now." + +Emmy was so happy and ran to the kitchen to get her cocoa. She enjoyed every sip until it was all gone. Emmy had her cocoa, and her mom was done folding. Both were happy in the end! +Once upon a time, there was a little creature. Every day it would go to the forest to play and enjoy the nature around it. But one day, as it was walking, it noticed a big print on the ground. It thought it was fun, and so it decided to poke it. + +Suddenly, it heard a loud growl! Startled, the creature looked around and saw a big and dangerous animal. The creature quickly ran away, and went back to the safety of his home. + +The creature learnt a valuable lesson that day. It must be careful when it is out in the forest, and be aware of any dangerous animals that may decide to come out. It is important to not poke or touch anything without being sure of what it is. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Pete. Pete was so cute that everyone loved him. One day, Pete was walking in the forest, when he started to feel sad. He did not know why he was feeling this way. + +All of a sudden, he saw a rainbow in the sky. The beautiful colors made Pete feel happy again. He ran to the rainbow and waved goodbye. + +The next day Pete was feeling down again. He went to the same spot and was surprised to see the rainbow was still there. Pete realized that rainbows are always around, if you just take the time to look for them. + +Pete learned a valuable lesson: On bad days, it is important to look for rainbows and find happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful girl named Lucy. One day, it started to rain. She stood under the porch of her house and watched the big raindrops fall. + +She saw a piece of wood drift by in the rain. She was happy and said, “I can do something fun with this wood!†+ +So she took the wood and ran to her dad. She said, “Look, Daddy! I found this wood in the rain. Can I make something with it?†+ +Her dad smiled and said, “Yes, my dear. You can make a boat and you can play with it in the water!†+ +Lucy was so excited. She ran to the kitchen and collected some tools. She worked hard to make a boat and when she was done, she had a big, thoughtful smile on her face. + +She took the boat outside and sailed it in the rain. She was so happy and content. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was very tidy and was wearing a white cloth. She was kissing her teddy bear. +The girl saw a yellow cloth on the floor. She wanted to make it tidy too so she picked it up and kissed it. + +The girl looked around the room and saw other things she could kiss. She kissed a chair, a pillow, and the window. She even kissed her mum and dad! + +The girl was happy now. Everything was tidy and she was smiling. She gave the yellow cloth one last kiss. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a little girl, who were walking in the woods. The woods were beautiful, but they warned their little girl to be careful. + +Suddenly, they came up to a scary mill. The mommy and the little girl looked at each other with fear. The mommy said, “This is a dangerous mill. We need to surrender and get out of here.†+ +The little girl started to cry, but the mommy wrapped her arms around her. She said, “Don’t worry, it’s ok. We won’t go into the mill, we’ll just go around it.†The mommy picked up her daughter, and together they quickly ran around the mill and out of the woods. + +Once out of the woods, the mommy hugged the little girl tight. She said, “That was a dangerous mill, but we were brave and didn’t surrender. We are safe now.†+Max was a lazy little boy who liked to play all day long. One day, he was playing in his room with some of his toys. He was having a lot of fun! + +Suddenly, his mom opened the door and said: "Max, it's time to shut your door now. Time to take a nap!" + +Max replied: "But Mom, it's not time yet! I'm still having fun!" + +"Max, if you don't shut the door now, I'll have to take away your favorite pastel toy!" + +Max thought about this for a moment and then finally agreed. He shut the door and settled into bed for a nap. He was sad about losing his favorite toy, but he knew it was the right thing to do. +Once upon a time there was a long brown bear. He was called Brown Bear. One day, Brown Bear wanted to go on an adventure. He packed his bag and opened the closet. He found a bow and arrow inside. Brown Bear was very excited. He strapped the bow and arrow on his back and went outside happily. + +On his way, he saw a meadow filled with yellow daisies. He dropped his bag and began to run through the meadow. His bow and arrow were flying behind him like jets. Suddenly, Brown Bear saw a rabbit and stopped. He took out his bow, aimed at the rabbit and let out anarrow. + +The arrow flew very long and suddenly the rabbit was trembling with fear. The rabbit asked, "Why did you shoot the arrow at me?" Brown Bear replied, "I was on an adventure and when I saw you I just wanted to have a little fun." The rabbit was relieved and thanked Brown Bear for not hurting him. Brown Bear laughed and said, "No worries, I just wanted to say 'hello' with my bow!" +Once there was a little boy named Bob. Bob wanted to buy something special. He went to the store and saw a large bag of salt. He thought it would be an impressive treat for him. +Bob asked his mom for some money to buy the salt. But his mom said, "No, Bob. Salt is not something you should buy. You need to save your money for something important. " +Bob was disappointed. He went back home and told his mom he didn't understand. +His mom smiled and said, "Bob, you have to be responsible with your money. Don't waste it on unnecessary things. Save it for something important." + +Bob thought about what his mom said. The next day, he decided to save his money and buy some coloring books and crayons. He was so happy and excited to show his mom what he bought with his own money. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to be responsible with money and only buy necessary things. Save for something important and special. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Samantha. She was only three years old. One day, she was wearing her favourite dress and she wanted to show it to her mom. But her mom noticed that she was not wearing a belt. She gently said to Samantha that belts look nice and it was important that she wore one. + +Samantha didn't want to do it at first, but then her mom said to her, "Why don't you put it on and we will joke about it". Samantha started to giggle and said, "Yes, that's what I want to do." + +So, Samantha put her new belt on and then she and her mom made funny jokes about it. Finally, Samantha realized that it was fun to do things the right way. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to do things right and have fun at the same time. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Rose. She had lots of dreams and was very thoughtful. + +One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a small puppy. She bent down to stroke him and he licked her face. It made Rose smile. + +She picked the puppy up and said, "Will you be my friend?" +The puppy said, "Yes, I love you very much". + +From then on, Rose and the puppy were always together. They went for walks and played in the park. Rose was always so kind and thoughtful with her new puppy. + +They spent many happy days together, dreaming of all the wonderful things they were going to do. + +Rose and the puppy were best friends and they loved each other very much. +Once upon a time, there lived two best friends, John and Bill. They were always together and so happy. + +One day, they went on an adventure. They found a lovely place that was very tidy. It was so quiet and still that it felt like the silence was shining. + +John said, “Let’s stay here! I love it here.†+ +Bill said, “Yes, it’s so nice and tidy. We could stay here forever!†+ +So they decided to stay and enjoy the glorious sunshine and the peaceful silence. They were so happy to be together and have such a wonderful place to stay. + +The End. +Jim was playing with his cube. It was red and shiny and he was having fun. Suddenly he heard something strange. It was a dead bug. + +Jim looked around. He didn't know where it had come from. He poked it with his finger and it didn't move. + +Suddenly, Jim heard a voice. It was coming from the sky. It said: "Jim, don't forget to play with your cube!" + +Jim was surprised. He looked up and saw a bird flying high in the sky. He smiled and said: "Thank you, bird!" + +Jim put the bug down and picked up his cube. He started playing and it was lots of fun again. He smiled and knew that he would always play with his cube. +Henry the mule was so playful that all the other animals in the farm included him in all the games they were playing. Every day, the farm animals would go out and run around the grass and play tag, and Henry was always included in the fun. + +But one day when the animals were outside, looking around for something to do, Henry spotted a little red ball. Henry wanted to play with the ball very badly, but was too shy to ask the other animals if he could join them in their game. + +The other animals noticed Henry's longing eyes, and realized quickly what he wanted. In unison, they called out to him: "Come and play with us, Henry! We would like to include you." + +Henry was so excited to be included, that he quickly ran to the ball and began to play. From then on, he was a regular part of the group's activities, and was always included in the fun. +Once upon a time, there were two twin sisters named Molly and Lucy. Molly and Lucy were best friends, and they loved playing together. + +One day, it was hot outside and the twins decided to go out and play in the garden. They planted a small seed and began to take care of it. + +Molly was excited and said "Look Lucy, the seed is growing!" + +Lucy replied "That's so cool! I can't wait to see what it grows into!" + +Every day, the twins watered the seed and watched it grow. Then one day, the seed had grown into a beautiful flower. + +Molly said "Wow, it's so pretty! We did it!" + +Lucy smiled and nodded. They were so happy that their seed had grown into a flower. From then on, they always took care of the flower together. +The little girl was being very naughty. She was running around the room, bumping into the desk and making a mess. Her mother saw this and got very angry. She came over and wanted to teach her a lesson. She bent down, looked into her eyes, and said "No! You must be tidy". Then she gave her a slap on her hand. + +The little girl was so shocked. She looked around to see what she had done wrong. Then she saw the desk. Everything was all over the floor. She had made a huge mess. She started to cry because she knew she had been naughty. + +Her mother put her hand on her shoulder and said "It's okay. Now, let's tidy up together". The little girl nodded her head and grabbed a cloth. She worked very hard and soon the desk was nice and tidy. + +The little girl smiled with pride. She had learned her lesson and knew that being tidy was very important. +There was once a little kid, named John. Every day, John would play outside with all of his toy cars. One day, John really wanted to play with a new purple car, but he didn't have one himself. So he asked his best friend, Sarah, if he could lend hers. + +"Can I lend your purple car? Please, Sarah," John begged. + +Sarah smiled. "Sure John! You can lend it," she said. + +John was so happy! He took Sarah's purple car and pushed it around his backyard, making put-put noises as he moved it around. John thanked Sarah for loaning him the car and went around the block to show off his new purple car. He even played an exciting game of tag with it. + +John returned Sarah's car with a big smile. He had had so much fun. + +"Thank you for lending me your purple car," John said to Sarah. + +"You're welcome," Sarah replied. "Anytime you need to borrow something, just ask me." + +John realized that he was very lucky to have such a good friend. He thanked Sarah again and went off to play. +One morning, Tom stepped out of his house and saw a storm. The sky was full of dark clouds and the wind was blowing hard. Tom was scared. He looked around and saw a tree. + +He stepped closer to the tree and saw a little bird sitting on a branch. He started talking to the bird. + +Tom:"Hi bird, why are you so quiet?" + +The bird said:"I'm scared. I'm scared of the storm. It's making so much noise!" + +Tom:"Don't worry bird, I'll keep you safe. I won't let the storm hurt you." + +The little bird smiled. Tom stepped under the tree, and the bird flew onto his shoulder. Together they watched the storm as it started to quieten down. + +After a while, the storm had passed. Tom smiled and thanked the bird. The bird hopped off his shoulder and flew away. Tom waved goodbye and stepped back into his house. +John was playing in his room and he saw his cat, Molly, laying in the corner of the room. He bent down to give her a pet and she suddenly growled at him. He was scared and looked away. Suddenly, the room got quiet and he heard the loud sound of a slap. Mama had slapped Molly! +John's mom said "Molly bit me when I tried to pet her. We have to take her to the veterinarian now." + +John was sad and his mom asked him to come too. He said no because he was still mad at Molly. His mom said that it was okay because the veterinarian might beboring. + +John thought about it for a minute and then said that he will go. He did not want mama to go alone, so he put on his shoes and went with her. + +When they got to the veterinarian, the doctor made Molly feel better and John. He hugged his mom and thanked her for taking him along. John was so happy they got Molly the help she needed. From that day on John knew that he and his mom would always look out for each other. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sarah and Joe. Sarah was standing in front of a stone and she was holding a match. + +Joe said, "Sarah, what are you doing?" +Sarah replied," I'm going to burn the stone." + +Joe said, "Why burn the stone? That doesn't seem important." + +Sarah answered, "Oh, but it is very important. I have to burn the stone to make a wish come true." + +Joe said, "What wish?" + +Sarah replied, "That's a secret, but I promise if I burn the stone it will come true." + +So Sarah lit the match and burned the stone. Joe gently blew out the fire, and with a twinkle in her eye, Sarah said, "Thank you." + +Joe smiled and said, "What did you wish for?" + +Sarah just smiled and said, "You'll see." + +And sure enough, the wish did come true! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to chase lightning bugs. One night while chasing them, she saw something sparkly in the sky. It was lightning! She had never seen it before and it was so pretty. She decided to catch it. + +The girl reached for the delicate lightning. All of a sudden, the sky lit up, and a booming thunder knocked her over. She started to cry, scared of the loud noise. + +Just then, her mom came to check on her. "What's wrong?" she asked. + +The girl pointed to the sky. "I tried to steal the lightning," she said. + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. "It's ok, sweetheart. You can't really steal lightning. It's too powerful, and a little too delicate." + +The girl smiled, thankful for her mom's hug and words of wisdom. She never tried to steal lightning again, but she still loved chasing the lightning bugs. +Mia was walking around her garden one day when she noticed something very strange. The sun was setting and even though the sky was a gloomy pink, the snowman she had built the day before was melting! She couldn't believe what she was seeing. She looked around for something to help her fix it, but nothing seemed to work. + +After a few moments, Mia had an idea. She took off running towards the house. Her mom saw her and asked why she was in such a hurry. Mia replied, “My snowman is melting! I need to find a way to fix it!" Her mom smiled and said, “Well, let's try and make it our goal to save him. Go and find some warm blankets and some big towels and I will look for something else to help." + +Mia ran off to search for what her mom had asked her to find. When she returned, she brought small pieces of cardboard, a big bucket and some warm soup. Her mom had a plan. She said, “We are going to wrap the snowman in the warm blankets, stick the pieces of cardboard between them and fill the bucket with warm soup. This should help keep him from melting.†+ +Mia smiled as they ran back to the garden with their supplies. Together, they put everything in place and watched as the snowman slowly stopped melting. Mia was so happy she started to dance. Both of them laughed +Once upon a time there was a playful bunny who loved to explore. One day the bunny discovered a vine in the forest. The vine was very long and strong so the bunny decided to use it to explore more of the forest. The bunny hopped up and down the vine, exploring everywhere he could reach. He discovered lots of new things, like colorful butterflies, tall trees, and chattering birds. Everywhere the bunny went, he felt full of wonder and excitement. + +The bunny had so much fun that day playing on the vine, but soon it was time to head home. He said goodbye to his new friends and hopped off of the vine. From then on, the bunny was never happier than when he was exploring and discovering new things in the forest. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Sam who was walking through a foggy forest. Alex saw lots of animals, like deer and bear, but also heard lots of mysterious noises. Suddenly, a voice came out of the fog and said, "Who's there?". Sam was a bit scared but decided to answer anyway. He said, "It's me, Sam!". The voice responded, "Oh, hello! Why don't you come closer?" + +Sam slowly stepped out of the fog and saw a lovely fairy with sparkles in her blue eyes. She said, "My name is Jenna and I've been asleep for what seemed like forever. How did you find me?" Sam smiled and said, "I followed the lovely singing I could hear." + +Jenna smiled and asked, "Do you need some help? I'd love to give you a hand." Sam was very grateful and thanked Jenna many times. Jenna said, "There's no need to thank me, helping others is what I live for." With that, they said goodbye and Sam started his journey back home. It was a lovely adventure he would never forget. +There was a little girl called Lily who loved to sail. She had a passport and she packed it in her pocket. She sailed across the sea in her boat. She was so happy, and the sun was shining bright. + +Suddenly, the wind changed and the sea was so rough. Big waves pushed her boat to and fro. Lily held tight and she tried hard to stay safe. But she just couldn't make it, the waves were too strong. + +Lily's boat crashed against the rocks and the waves carried her away. Lily tried to grab hold of something, but the waves were too strong. She screamed and waved her arms, but no one was around. + +Lily felt so scared. She didn't know what to do. She looked at her passport, but it was too late. It was all wet and it didn't look very fine any more. Lily was very scared. + +The waves carried her in the sea until she could not be seen. No one ever heard from Lily again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived in a small town. It was a quiet town, always empty of people. + +One day, the little girl got into a bit of trouble. Her mother had asked her to clean up her bedroom but the little girl had refused to do it. So the mother had to punish the little girl. + +The mother said to the little girl, "You have a choice. You can either clean up your bedroom, or you can have no play time for one week." + +The little girl looked around the empty town. She didn't have any other friends to play with. So she thought it was best to do what her mother asked. + +The little girl quickly cleaned her bedroom. Afterwards, her mother gave her a big hug and told her that it was the right choice to make. + +The little girl was happy to have made the right decision. She learned a valuable lesson that day – always do what your parents tell you! +Once upon a time there was a nosy little girl called Sam. She loved to explore and find out new things. One day, Sam heard big people talking about something called an arrow. She was curious to find out what this was, so she asked her parents what it was. + +“An arrow is a special type of toy,†her Dad explained. “Let’s go and get one for you.†So Sam and Dad went to the shop and Dad paid for the arrow. + +Sam was excited to try hers arrow so they went outside. She attempted to shoot the arrow but it only went a few feet. + +“Oh, it needs more practice,†her Dad said. + +Every day after that, Sam practiced with her arrow. Before long, she was able to shoot it much farther and her Dad said she was doing a great job. Sam was very proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Sam and Jess. They were walking in the woods on a hot summer day, when suddenly they saw a witch. Sam was scared, but Jess was brave, and he laughed at the witch. The witch was mad and said, "Stupid ignorant children, why do you laugh at me?" Sam and Jess were confused, but Jess kept laughing and said, "You're funny and silly! Come and play with us." The witch was amazed and said, "You have a kind heart, so I will be your friend." The three of them played together all day and laughed and laughed. They quickly became the best of friends and they still talk to each other all the time! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She liked trying new things and learning new things. + +One day, she saw a pear on the ground. She liked pears and wanted to pick it up and eat it. She walked over to the pear and asked "Can I eat it?" But the pear just sat there and said nothing. + +Sarah's mom was nearby. She said, "Sarah, that pear might be old and not good to eat. We don't know where it came from." + +Sarah didn't want to waste the pear, so she decided to find out what it was. She wanted to finish her mission of learning about pears. + +So, Sarah asked everyone around her, "Do you know where this pear came from?" But nobody knew. + +Finally, Sarah finished her mission. She discovered that the pear was from an unknown tree in someone's backyard. She had never seen that specific kind of pear before. + +Sarah was now a master of pears. She knew all about them and the mystery of the unknown pear was solved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to take a sail on the sea. She went down to the beach and saw a boat. It was a big boat and it was very but it looked old. + +The little girl was sad. She thought that it would never be able to take her on a sail. She sighed. + +Suddenly, a big wind blew, and the boat moved. It wasn't as messy as before! The little girl couldn't believe it. She hopped in and, with the help of the wind, the boat started to sail. The little girl was so excited! The boat was taking her on a sail adventure! + +The little girl had the most wonderful time, sailing through the blue sea. Finally, when it was time to go home, she waved goodbye to her boat and said, "I'll sail with you again soon!". +Billy zipped his coat and ran outside. It was a dry, sunny day and Billy couldn't wait to start playing. He headed for the patch of grass in the park, skipping happily. + +When he reached the patch, he saw something shiny in the grass. It was a zipper, and it looked like it had been there for a long time. + +Billy got closer and saw that it had a brightly colored patch stitched onto it. He knew this meant there might be something special inside. Excitedly, he tugged on the zipper and opened it. Inside, he found a sparkly rock that shone in the sun. + +Billy closed the zipper and tucked the rock into his pocket. He hugged the zipper tightly and said "Thank you the zipper." He was so happy that he ran back home to show mommy his surprise. + +From then on, every time Billy walked past the patch of grass, he would give the zipper a wave and a smile. He knew, no matter how dry the day, he would always find some sparkle waiting for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Roger. Roger thought that it would be fun to go on an adventure, so he decided to go to the airport. He hopped onto the bus and zipped off to the airport. When he arrived, he was amazed by how big and bright the airport was. He saw airplanes and luggage speedily zipping around with people walking and talking, it was a very busy place. + +Roger was so excited as he hopped down the ramp to the airplane. "Wow, this is awesome!" he said. As he made his way to the airplane, he felt the light breeze on his face and saw blue sky up above. + +At last, Roger was in the airplane. He noticed how light he felt in the air. They zipped across the sky, flying higher and higher until they reached the clouds. + +Rogers was now in a new land. He flew over mountains and rivers, and felt the sun shining down on him. When the plane finally landed in his new adventure, Roger hopped out, feeling really excited and adventuresome. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Olivia. She yawned as she was feeling sleepy. Her mum asked her to choose what she wanted for dinner. + +"Do you want broccoli or meatballs for dinner?" asked mum. Olivia made a face. "No broccoli! Yucky!" + +Mum shook her head. "Olivia, broccoli is good for you and it's yummy too." + +But Olivia crossed her arms and sighed sadly. She didn't want to eat the dirty, yucky broccoli. + +Mum knew she had to do something to make Olivia try the broccoli. She thought for a minute and then came up with a plan. She said: "Okay, let's play a game. If you try the broccoli you get a prize!" + +Olivia immediately said: "I'll try it!" She liked the sound of getting a prize. + +Mum smiled and said: "Good! Now let's have dinner." + +When Olivia tried the broccoli it was surprisingly delicious. She nibbled on it until the plate was clean. + +Mum said: "See Olivia, broccoli is not so bad after all. Now here's your prize!" And she gave her a big hug. + +Olivia was so happy she went to bed with a big smile on her face. The end. +Patrick was walking along the beach with his sack. He waved to all the children playing in the sand and they waved back. Suddenly, a strong wind picked up and blew his sack away from the beach and out to sea. Patrick was too little to go after it and felt very sorry. + +Just then, a passing seagull flew by and picked up Patrick's sack in its beak. Patrick called out to the seagull, but it flew away with his sack. Patrick felt sad and said, "Oh no, my sack is gone!" + +A voice answered him and said, "Don't worry Patrick, I have it!" Patrick turned around to find a friendly dolphin, who had retrieved his sack from the seagull. He smiled and said, "Thank you dolphin! That's so kind of you." The dolphin smiled back and waved good-bye. "You're welcome," he said. + +Patrick thanked the dolphin and waved as the dolphin swam away. He was so happy to have his sack back that he couldn't help but smile. He said a silent 'sorry' to the seagull, feeling bad for taking back the sack that it had worked so hard to pick up. Patrick turned around and headed back to the beach with a smile on his face. +Once there was a girl who was very healthy. She loved to explore outside and she especially loved the sun. + +One day the girl found a match in the grass. She picked it up and started to poke it in the ground. With each poke the match moved farther away. + +The girl smiled and ran after the match. She giggled as she tried to reach it. Finally, she was able to poke it with her finger. + +The girl was happy. She put the match in her pocket and went back to playing in the sun. She felt very healthy and content. +Thomas was three years old and he loved libraries. One day his mom asked him if he wanted to go to the library. He was so excited that he hopped up and down, nodding his head yes. + +When they got there, Thomas couldn't see very well. But he only felt brave enough to go a little way in. + +Then he found a wonderful book about cats. He wanted to ask his mom if he could take it home with him but he was too scared. + +Suddenly, his mom shouted out to him, "Thomas, come here please!". Thomas ran out of the library, but he forgot to take the book with him. + +Thomas tried to tell his mom about the book, but she didn't pay attention and just continued to ignore him. Thomas felt a little scared, but he tried to be brave and hoped he would find it again soon. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was 3 years old and loved to ride her scooter. One sunny day, she was riding her scooter and came to a point. She saw a stray dog there and felt compassionate for him. Jane asked him, "Do you want to come for a ride with me?" + +The dog happily jumped on the scooter. Jane and the dog had a great time as they rode together. They both smiled and laughed along the way. + +After a while, they came to another point. Jane said goodbye and waved at the dog. As the dog barked goodbye, Jane got on her scooter and was off. + +Suddenly, Jane saw a man coming towards them. He was carrying a big stick, and he was mad. He shouted at Jane, "Why did you ride with that dirty dog? You should have stayed away from him!" + +Jane was very scared and started to cry. The man was not compassionate, and he took away her scooter. + +The moral of the story is that we should be kind and considerate to all creatures, even if it seems hard to do. We should be compassionate and not judge others. +George was feeling helpless. He looked at the big blackboard in front of him, wanting to draw a picture but not knowing where to start. + +He was a bit scared, so he started to back away slowly. Then a voice came from behind him: + +"Don't be scared, George. I can help you," said the voice. + +George looked around and saw a man he had never seen before. + +The man smiled. "My name is Mike. I'm an artist. I can help you to draw a picture on the blackboard." + +George smiled back and nodded. + +Mike took out a stick of chalk and some crayons from his pocket. He started to cover the blackboard with a beautiful picture. George was amazed. He watched in awe as Mike worked, smiling all the way. + +When Mike had finished the picture, George whispered, "Thank you," and hugged Mike. + +Mike smiled. "You're welcome." +Mama was very busy. She had to study for her test. She grabbed a pencil and a piece of paper and began to work. + +Meanwhile, Daddy was outside. He worked hard to fill the car with fuel. He was very slow but he wanted to be sure he had enough to get them to school. + +Mama finished her work and it was time to go. Daddy waved goodbye and they got into the car. It roared and they zoomed away. Mama opened the window and said goodbye again. + +Finally they arrived at school and they said goodbye once more. Mama hugged Daddy and went to study with her friends. Daddy drove off to find some more fuel so they could go back home. +Jim and Jane were walking down the street. It was very sunny, the sky was bright. As they walked, they heard a bell ringing. They looked around to try and find where the ringing was coming from. + +Suddenly they saw a big witch. She was wearing bright clothes and had a bright hat on her head. She was holding a bell in her hand. The witch was ringing the bell. + +Jim and Jane were scared. Old people in their village used to say that witches cast spells. They wanted to run away, but the witch smiled at them. She asked them if they wanted to come closer and see what she was doing. + +Jim and Jane were brave and so they took one step closer. The witch was making treats for people in the village. She was giving away apples, cakes, and other sweets! The witch gave Jim and Jane one each. + +Jim and Jane were so happy that the witch was so kind. They thanked the witch and ran back home. They kept the treat for later and thought the witch was very bright! +Once upon a time, a young boy named Bob moved to a new town. He was so excited to explore and meet new people. + +One day, he went for a walk in the town and saw a vendor selling bright and shiny things alongside the street. The vendor had many new things to offer. + +Bob's eyes lit up with excitement, and he asked his mom if he could buy one of the new things. His mom said sure, but told him not to forget the moral to the story. + +Bob turned to the vendor and said, "I would like to buy one of your new things, but I've been told I need to remember the moral of the story. Can you tell me what it is?" + +The vendor smiled and said, "The moral of the story is to always be careful not to get too carried away with new things. Enjoy them, but don't become too attached." + +Bob thanked the vendor and walked away with a new toy and the valuable moral. +The little girl loved to watch the birds. She watched them chirp and hop around her garden. One day, she noticed a pretty butterfly that was fluttering around the flowers in the yard. + +She paused to take a closer look. She thought the butterfly’s coloured wings were very pretty and admired its graceful movements. + +Suddenly, she noticed another pretty butterfly join the first one and soon, there were lots of them flutttering around the garden. She stood and watched in awe, amazed at how pretty the butterfly’s wings were in the sunlight. + +When the sun started to set, the butterflies flew away and the little girl paused, thinking about how beautiful the moment had been. She vowed to watch the butterflies in the garden every day from then on. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Joey. Joey always wanted to explore and learn new things, but he was too little to go too far from his home. One day, Joey was outside playing when he saw something incredible soaring above him. It was a jet! Joey was so amazed by the jet that he decided to follow it. As Joey followed the jet, he began to come across all sorts of unfamiliar places, with friends and family that he had never met. + +The jet seemed to know where it was going and Joey realized, with amazement, that there was so much to learn and explore in the world! Joey didn't stop; he felt inspired, and his curiosity was endless. Even though Joey had never been this far before, he continued to follow the jet until he made it back to his home. + +Joey's journey taught him a lesson- it is amazing what you can find when you follow your curiosity. And the more you explore and learn, the more incredible the journey can be! +Ben was a curious 3 year old boy. He loved exploring the world and learning new things. Every day, he would ask his parents lots of questions. Ben's parents decided to take him to the park. + +When they arrived, Ben noticed a big, shiny lock on the gate. He demanded to know what it was and why it was there. +His parents explained that the lock was to keep people safe and out of a certain area. + +"But why?†Ben asked, still curious. His dad replied, “It’s too dangerous for little ones like you to go in there. That’s why the lock is there.†+ +Ben accepted their explanation and they continued exploring the park. He was still curious, but knew that he could trust his parents’ warnings. +Pete was excited. He was about to go on a fun-filled adventure. He had on his warm red mitten and was ready to get going. + +As Pete began his journey, he found himself in a deep forest. It was dark but he was not afraid. He decided to test his skills. He needed to be both flexible and brave in order to succeed. + +Pete saw a tall tree and he knew what he needed to do. He slowly and cautiously began to climb the tree. As he moved higher and higher, the branches became more delicate. He needed his mitten to steady himself. He kept going and he was almost to the top of the tree when he noticed a large nest. + +Inside the nest, he found a magical bird with feathers that sparkled like the stars. “Am I dreaming?†he thought to himself. He was thrilled by his magical discovery. Without his flexible mitten, he would never have reached the top of the tree. Pete had passed the test and his adventure was a success. +Once there was a little girl called Emily. Emily was a very curious 3 year old. One day, Emily went to the park with her daddy. + +As they were walking, Emily noticed a small, light box under a tree. She asked her dad what it was, and he told her to go have a closer look. + +When Emily opened the box, she saw that it was full of food! She was very excited and asked her dad if she could borrow some of the food. Her dad said it was ok, so Emily took some food home with her. + +At home, Emily shared the food with her family. Everyone was very happy and thanked Emily for the light food. Emily was very proud of herself for finding and borrowing the food. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl called Amanda. She was three years old. + +One day, Amanda was in her bedroom and she found a funny looking object. It was a luggage. It was a bit dirty and scruffy, but she could make it clean. + +So she took her cloth and she started to clean it. The cloth was soft, and Amanda used it to make the luggage very clean. + +When she finished cleaning it, Amanda saw that she had made the luggage very sharp. It looked nice and new. + +Amanda was very happy and she showed her mummy the sharp luggage. Mummy was very proud of Amanda. She gave her a big hug and said, "Well done my little one!" +Jim was a three year old boy who never stopped talking. One day, he asked his mom what "heal" meant. + +"Healing means to make something better," she said, bouncing him on her lap. + +"So what does 'jail' mean?" he asked curiously. + +His mom smiled and said, "Jail is a place where people go when they're not nice." + +Jim thought about that for a minute and then asked, "What's soft?" + +His mom nestled him close and said, "Soft is how something feels when you touch it. Like this," she said, running her hand down his arm. + +Jim smiled and snuggled close. "I like soft," he said. + +His mom kissed the top of his head. "Me too," she said. "It helps us heal." +Jill and Jack were best friends. They did everything together. Today, they went out to play in the park. They laughed and shouted, and had lots of fun. + +They spotted a TV in the park and decided to watch it. They saw lots of exciting images moving around, but they couldn't understand anything it was saying. Jill mentioned that she'd seen a TV before, but she couldn't remember when. + +Jack, who was always curious, decided he wanted to find out more. He got a hard stick and started pressing it against the TV with all his might. + +However, all this achieved was that the TV broke. Jill was sad but Jack was not sorry. He was just curious to understand the TV. Now he knew he had to find a new way to learn about it. +Jimmy was having a great day. He was playing with his favorite toys in the park. Suddenly he spotted a fancy yellow balloon. He smiled and ran towards it. A friendly woman was standing there with a quiz in her hand. She asked Jimmy, "Do you want to share the balloon with me?" Jimmy happily nodded. + +The woman smiled and began to ask him the quiz. It was full of simple questions, and Jimmy answered them all correctly. The woman was so proud of him. She gave him the balloon and said, "You deserve it Jimmy." + +Jimmy exclaimed, "Thank you! I will share it with my friends." He ran off happily with the balloon. He couldn’t help but smile because it was the most fancy balloon he had ever seen. +Once upon a time there was a young girl called Sarah who was very wealthy. Every day she would do something new and exciting. One day Sarah went to the shop and saw some lovely grapes. She was so excited and wanted to try them. She picked the biggest and juiciest bunch of grapes and quickly put them in her basket. + +When she got home she hurriedly washed them and ate them for her snack. She was so pleased with how sweet and juicy the grapes were, and was excited to tell her friends about them. + +The next day Sarah went back to the shop and bought lots more grapes. She put them in a basket and took them around to her friends. Her friends were very excited to get the grapes and thanked Sarah for the special snack. + +Sarah loved making her friends happy and was excited to have shared something special with them. From that day onwards Sarah and her friends enjoyed grapes together and were very happy. +One day, Jimmy was walking in the sunshine. He felt the warmth on his skin and his nose started to tingle. He couldn't help it and he sneezed! + +Jimmy looked around. He saw that there were no other people. He felt relieved and ran around, playing and laughing. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice calling him. + +"Jimmy!" it said, "you shouldn't run around so carelessly!" + +It was his mother. She put her hand on his shoulder and smiled. + +"I was lying in the sun and I sneezed," Jimmy said. + +His mother smiled and said, "Just remember to be careful, Jimmy. Sunshine can be nice but it can be dangerous too. Now, why don't you take your time and enjoy the sunshine?" + +Jimmy nodded and hugged his mother. He continued to play, but this time more carefully. +Once there were two friends, Jack and Mary. Mary said to Jack: "Let's get a monkey! It would be so much fun to have one of those intelligent little friends around." + +So Jack and Mary went to the pet store and got a monkey. The monkey was very playful and friendly. Jack and Mary had a lot of fun with the monkey. + +One day, the monkey got into trouble. It had eaten something it shouldn't have and was very sick. Jack and Mary had to take it to the vet. The vet said the monkey was very sick and it was not going to get better. + +Jack and Mary were very sad. They loved their little monkey but knew there was nothing they could do to save it. Jack and Mary had to say goodbye to their intelligent little friend. They were never able to get a monkey again. +"Come on, let's go play!" yelled the two little girls. They were so happy to be outside. + +"Okay!" said the older girl. + +The two girls went to the park nearby. They played on the swings and tried to go really high. Then the older girl noticed something. + +"Did you hear that?". + +The younger girl was very scared. She was only three. + +"What is it?" + +The older girl told her it was just some people working. So the two girls went over. + +When they got there the older girl tasted something. + +"Yuck! This doesn't taste good. What is it?" + +The people working told the girls it was tight paint. The older girl warned the younger one not to touch it, but it was too late. The little girl touched the paint, and it was very tight. + +The older girl quickly yelled to the people to help. But it was too late. The paint was stuck to the little girl's hand and wouldn't come off. + +The story ended in tears as the two girls couldn't do anything to help the little one. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Elizabeth and she was three years old. One day, Elizabeth and her mom were walking in the park. + +Elizabeth saw a big, old tree. She was so excited! She ran over and stared at it. + +"Mommy, look at the big tree!" she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Elizabeth. It's very nice, isn't it?" + +Suddenly, a loud noise came out of the tree. Elizabeth was scared and quickly took a step back. Mom was surprised too and glanced around her. + +Then, a little bird flew out of the tree and onto Elizabeth's foot. Elizabeth stared at the bird in amazement. + +"Oh, a little birdie, Elizabeth," said Mom. + +Elizabeth smiled and said, " Hi, little birdie!" + +The bird chirped back at her and flew away. + +Elizabeth was so excited about her new friend that she started to laugh out loud. Mom couldn't help but laugh, too. + +Elizabeth stared up into the sky and watched the little bird fly away. She waved goodbye to him and smiled. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was excited to go to a race. She put on her shoes and ran really fast to the starting line. + +When the race began, the little girl ran as fast as she could. Soon she was in the lead. People cheered as she ran and ran to the finish line. + +The little girl was so proud when she won the race. Everyone clapped. She was given a prize! It was a big box of juice. + +The little girl was so happy. She opened the box and the juice was pale pink. She drank it all and it tasted so yummy. She smiled and said "I am so happy I won!" +One night, a 3-year-old boy named Jack was scared. He lay in bed, cowering under the covers, and trying to forget the nightmare he had just had. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was his mom. + +"Jack, come here," she said softly. + +Jack timidly got out from his bed and walked over to his mom. + +"Do you want to count with me?" she asked. + +Jack nodded his head and his mom smiled at him. She began to count one by one until Jack felt safe and his fear began to subside. + +They counted until late into the night, her gentle voice soothing his hard mind and comforting him. Finally, Jack's eyes closed and he fell asleep in his mom's arms. +Once there was a little bird who could fly. He loved flying so much and would often soar in the sky for hours. One day, the bird spotted an interesting thumb in the sky. He thought it was the most interesting thumb he had ever seen! + +The bird decided he wanted to find out more about it, so he decided to try and fly up to the thumb. He flapped his wings and worked hard to get close. In no time, the bird was hovering just inches away from the thumb. He couldn't believe it! + +The bird was so curious and he thought to himself, "I wonder what this thumb is". All of a sudden, the thumb spoke! "Hi there! I'm Thumbelina. I'm a magical thumb and I fly around the sky looking for new friends". + +The bird was so excited to have found a new friend. He chirped, "Hi Thumbelina! I'm a bird, and I love to fly too!" + +Thumbelina smiled and said, "That's so wonderful! Let's be friends and fly together!" + +The bird and Thumbelina had such an amazing day flying around the sky and having fun. It was so interesting! +Once upon a time, there lived a family. One day, they heard a loud song coming from outside. Mama got very upset and told them they must stay inside to prevent any danger. + +The family listened carefully. They heard the song get louder. Mama became more and more upset. + +Suddenly, the song stopped and Mama was very happy. She hugged everyone and said that the song was gone and they were safe. + +The family was so relieved but Mama still felt upset. She said that they must always be careful and not take any risks. + +The family learned a lesson that day - to always prevent danger and to always stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty leopard. He loved jumping around and playing in the jungle. His friends were always brave enough to join him in his adventures. + +One day, he saw a pond filled with clear, blue water. He wanted to dive in and explore the bottom; he had never seen such clear water before. + +His friends asked him, “Naughty leopard, why do you want to dive in? There may be something dangerous there.†But the naughty leopard didn’t listen. He dived straight in and swam around. + +He was amazed by all the things he saw at the bottom of the pond. He spent the whole day there, enjoying the adventure. + +His friends were worried but happy to see him back safe. From that day on, the leopard was always ready for new adventures and was no longer as naughty. +John and his mommy were in the kitchen. Mommy was making something special. +John said: "What is that Mommy?" +Mommy said: "It is a special box of food. I am making it to serve you." +John was excited. He asked: "What is inside the box?" +Mommy said: "It is a warm surprise!" +John couldn't wait to see the surprise. Mommy finished making the box and she gave it to John. John opened it and out came a warm, delicious cake! +John was so happy. He said: "Thank you Mommy for the warm surprise!" +Mommy smiled and said: "You're welcome, sweetheart." +Once there was a little boat. It was fragile and light. + +One day, right by the boat, a little girl was sitting. She stretched out her little hands and said, "I want to touch the boat!" + +The little girl's mother said, "Be careful, it is fragile." + +The little girl nodded and touched the boat gently. She ran her fingers along its smooth surface and said, "It's so smooth and pretty!" + +The little girl's mother smiled and said, "Yes, the boat is fragile, so you must be gentle when you touch it." + +The little girl nodded and ran her fingers along the boat's surface again, more carefully this time. She said, "Oooh, it's so nice to touch!" + +The little girl's mother said, "Yes, boats are very fun to touch." + +The little girl smiled, happy to have touched the boat. +Once upon a time there was a stubborn little tie. He was always determined to do things his own way, no matter what. One day, as the tie was walking, he came across a marking. The marking was a bright and shiny circle. “I want to go in the circleâ€, said the tie. But, no matter how hard the tie tried, he couldn’t fit in the circle. The tie just didn’t fit. + +The tie got frustrated and stayed near the circle, determined to eventually fit in. All of a sudden, a sparkly butterfly swooped in and offered the tie some help. “If you turn around and go backwards, you can fit in the circleâ€, said the butterfly. + +The tie was skeptical, but he decided to give it a try. He cautiously turned around and stepped into the circle. What the tie didn’t know was that the butterfly had used her magic to make the circle bigger! + +The tie had finally managed to fit into the circle, and he was so happy. He had been so stubborn, but it had worked out in the end. He thanked the butterfly for her help and went on his way, feeling much better about himself. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant kitty. Her name was Tabby. She was very happy and loved to explore. Tabby was walking around town one day when she heard a noise coming from a tall tree. She crept closer and saw a little bird sitting in the tree. + +The bird asked, "Can you help me? I'm stuck in the tree and can't get down." + +Tabby gave a confident meow and said, "Don't worry! I can help you." + +Tabby jumped up and used her neck to pull the bird down from the highest branch. The bird thanked her and flew away happily. Tabby thought she was brilliant. She had saved the bird's life! +Once there was a little boy who wanted a pet puppy. He begged and begged his mom, but she always shook her head and said no. He would complain and whine but it never made any difference. + +One day, he decided to try a new idea. He decided to be really dependable with his duties at home and school and promised to never complain again. His mom thought it was a good plan, so she promised to think about it. + +That night, he went to bed dreaming of puppies. The next morning, his mom came into his room and woke him up. "I thought about it," she said, "and you can have a puppy if you want." He was so excited he couldn't believe it! + +The two of them went to a nearby farm where the boy chose a brown and white puppy. He named the pup Buster and gave him a big hug. Buster licked his new friend's ear and the boy giggled. From that day on, the boy was dependable and kept his promise. He was very pleased when mom agreed to let him keep Buster! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She was a very adorable girl, with a twinkle in her eyes and a laugh that filled the room with happiness. + +One day, Sarah was walking in the park with her mother. Together, they found a very special place right by the lake. + +Sarah said to her mother, “Mum, what a lovely place! Can I sit here?" Her mother said, “Of course you can, sweetie.†+ +Sarah sat down and started counting the ducks swimming in the lake. She was very proud when she was finished and her mother gave her a big hug. + +Then, Sarah saw something else. A cute little bunny hopped up to her and began to nibble on her dress. It was so adorable that she couldn't resist giving it a cuddle. + +Sarah spent the rest of the afternoon in her special place, counting ducks and cuddling the adorable bunny. She was so delighted that she smiled from ear to ear. +Ellie was a creative three year old girl. Every day, she would come up with fun and exciting ideas to share with her family. Today, Ellie had a very special idea. She wanted to number each of her warm sweaters. + +So she began to number her sweaters. When she was finished, Ellie proudly showed her big brother what she had done. "Look Adam, I numbered each of my sweaters!" + +Adam saw the numbers but he was not impressed. "Come on Ellie, that's not very creative," he said. + +Ellie was upset. She knew that she had worked hard to number her sweaters and she didn't understand why Adam was being so mean. + +Just then, their Mom walked in. "What's all the fuss about?" she asked. + +Adam pointed to the sweaters. "Ellie thinks that numbering her sweaters is creative," he said. + +Mom smiled and gave Ellie a hug. "Of course it's creative, Ellie! I'm so proud of you for coming up with such a fun and unique idea!" + +Ellie smiled. It felt great to know that her Mom thought her idea was creative. Even though Adam didn't think so, in the end, Mom had resolved the conflict. +The water was bubbling and it had a powerful smell. Two curious fish came up to the surface and looked around. They noticed an old boat floating nearby. + +One fish asked the other, "Where do you think that boat is going?" +The other fish answered, "I'm not sure, let's go find out!" + +The two fish began to swim towards the boat. When they got close enough, they saw an oxygen tank near the back of the boat. + +The first fish asked the other, "Do you think that's the source of this powerful smell?" +The second fish nodded and replied, "Yes I do! We should go take a closer look." + +The two fish swam closer and peered into the tank. Inside, they saw lots of tiny bubbles, slowly moving up and down. The bubbles looked like they were dancing! + +The first fish asked, "What are those bubbles doing?" +The second fish replied, "I'm not sure. Maybe they're giving the water oxygen." + +The two fish looked at each other, happy to learn something new. They looked back at the bubbles and smiled, enjoying the wonderful show the tiny bubbles were creating. +It was a lovely summer day and Max had a special surprise. He took his mom to an elegant store downtown. + +Max was very excited and he asked his mom, "What is the surprise?" + +His mom smiled and said, "We are going to sign something very important today." + +Max was intrigued and he asked, "What do we sign it with?" + +"We sign it with ink," his mom replied. + +Max watched as his mom signed the special document. His mom gave Max a hug and said, "Thank you for being so lovely and helping me today." + +Max smiled and said, "You're welcome, mom." It was a wonderful day full of love and surprises. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Sam and Abby. Sam wanted to take a photo of Abby with a new camera. He was very excited. + +Abby said, “Be careful, Sam. Cameras are fragile, so don’t drop it.†+ +Sam promised to take care of the camera, but when he was taking the photo, he dropped it. The camera broke into lots of pieces. Sam was very upset and sad. + +Abby said, “Don’t worry Sam. You should always remember that numbers are important. We should always be careful and make sure that we do things the right number of times. Count your steps and count how many times you do things - that way we can make sure that things don’t get broken.†+ +Sam listened carefully and remembered the lesson. From then on, he was very careful and counted each step. He was always sure to do things the right number of times. + +The moral of this story is to always remember that numbers are important. Counting can help you to be careful and make sure that things don't get broken. +Once there was a tiny ant. He wanted to hurry up a big oak tree so he could see the world. The oak tree was very thick, so he knew it would be hard to climb. + +The little ant asked all the other animals around him how he could climb the tree. They all told him to give up; it was too tall and too thick. + +But the ant refused to quit and decided to keep climbing. He kept trying and trying until, finally, he made it to the top and could see the world. + +When the ant reached the top, he saw that it was beautiful up there. He realized that if he had given up when the other animals told him to, he would never have seen the world from that amazing view. + +The ant had learnt a valuable lesson: never give up, no matter how hard something is. If you keep trying and never give up, you can accomplish anything. +The sky was very dark and it was getting ready to rain. Two children, Jack and Jill, were playing outside when Jill said, “Jack, do you think it will rain?â€. + +Jack smiled and said, “Yes! Maybe we can find an ugly planet tooâ€. + +Jill’s eyes lit up and she excitedly said, “Oh, let’s try to look for one. Where do you think it is?†+ +Jack pondered for a second and then said, “I think it’s in the sky. That’s where the rain comes fromâ€. + +Jill and Jack looked up in the sky, but they could not find the planet. Finally, just as it started to rain, they saw the ugly planet in the distance. Jack and Jill jumped up and down in excitement and laughed. + +They continued to watch the planet as the rain came down. It was the most amazing thing they had ever seen. +Once upon a time there was a Mom and a Baby. The Baby looked out the window and saw some fish swimming in the sea. + +Mom said, "Oh, Baby, wouldn't it be nice to go for a swim in the sea." + +The Baby was so happy and said, "Yes, let's go!" + +Mom said, "Maybe we should put on our swimsuits!" + +The Baby suggested, "Maybe we could put on a pink swimsuit?" + +Mom said, "Yes, Baby, that's a great idea! I have a pink swimming suit that you can wear." So they put on their swimsuits and went to the sea together. + +When they arrived at the sea, they saw that it was full of beautiful fish. They had so much fun swimming together and watching the fish. They spent the whole day swimming and playing in the sea. + +When finally it was time to go home, the Baby said, "Mom, come back soon, I had so much fun!". + +Mom said, "Yes, Baby, we will come back soon, I promise!" +Mia and Jack were playing in their room. Mia was the older one and had lots of things to teach Jack. She was intelligent and already knew so much. + +Mia said to Jack, "Let's clean our room. It's messy!" + +Jack said, "Okay." + +So the two of them started to clean up the room. They put away their toys and books and swept the floor. + +When they were done Mia said, "Look, Jack. It looks so much better now that it's clean. And you know what? Cleaning is a teachable skill. It's an important one too!" + +Jack smiled and said, "I'm so glad we did this. Cleaning is fun!" + +Mia smiled too and said, "Yes, it's fun and it's important too. See? You're very intelligent, Jack." +One day, Mary wanted to play with her neighbour, Lucy. She asked Lucy if she could borrow her bracelet. Lucy said yes, and gave it to her. + +Mary was so happy that she put the bracelet on her wrist and ran around showing it to everyone. After a while, she forgot where she had left it. She looked everywhere but she couldn't find it anywhere. + +When Lucy came looking for her bracelet, Mary felt bad. She had been careless and now Lucy's bracelet was lost. + +Lucy said, "Mary, you should always be careful with things that you lend. It's not nice to lose or break things that belong to someone else". + +Mary nodded, understanding that she had done something bad. She promised that she would never lend things to someone unless she was sure she would take care of it. +Once upon a time there was a brave goose. He wanted to win a race, so he stretched his wings and took off. He flew as fast and as far as he could, but he was up against some pretty tough birds. + +The goose was starting to get tired, but instead of giving up, he kept going. He worked harder and harder and then finally, he crossed the finish line first! Everybody cheered and clapped their wings. + +The brave goose had won the race! He was so proud and happy. He flew up in the sky and all the birds around followed, cheering and singing. The brave goose had made the sky more special with his win. +Once upon a time, there was this turkey who was very attractive. He lived in the forest and loved playing with his friends. One day, it was Thanksgiving and the turkey wanted to invite his friends over, so he ran around the forest to find them. He said to all the animals he saw, ''Hurry up and come to my house, I'm making dinner and it's going to be delicious!'' + +When the turkey had finished inviting his friends, he ran back home and started preparing the dinner. He cleaned up the house for his guests and made sure it looked nice and inviting. He cooked the turkey and put it on the dinner table. Then he put some other delicious food for his friends. + +When his friends arrived, the turkey was so excited and he said, ''Come quickly and grab a plate, dinner is ready and it's very delicious.'' His friends filled their plates, and they all ate together. Everyone was very happy and enjoyed their dinner. + +At the end of the dinner, the turkey thanked his friends for coming over, and they all said, ''Thank you for making such a yummy dinner.'' Everyone was very happy and they all wished each other a happy Thanksgiving. +Once upon a time, there were two cats called Rufus and Izzy. They were best friends and loved playing together. + +One day, they decided to have a competition. Rufus wanted to race down the rail and Izzy wanted to roar the loudest. Izzy was very competitive and was determined to win. + +Rufus shouted, "On your marks, get set, go!" and they both began. Izzy started to roar as loud as she could and Rufus sprinted down the rail. + +Suddenly, Rufus tripped and fell down. Izzy stopped her roaring and ran over to help him. Rufus was hurt, but Izzy was able to make him smile again by cuddling him. + +In the end, they both won. Rufus had been the fastest down the rail and Izzy had roared the loudest. They celebrated their wins together. They were so happy to have each other! +John and his mom went to the store to get ice-cream. John was so excited! He loved ice-cream, and his mom promised him the perfect treat. + +At the store, John's mom held the door open and John ran inside. He looked around and saw all the different kinds of ice-cream. He smiled and pointed to a big carton with delicious flavors. + +"Mom, can I have this one please?" he asked. + +His mom laughed and said, "That looks perfect, John. Let's get it!" + +John was so happy he jumped and clapped his hands. Then his mom took out her purse and locked the door. + +When they were finished at the store, John's mom opened the door and they went home with their ice-cream. John couldn't wait to take a bite of the perfect treat! +One day, a friendly old lady was walking through the park. She saw a small boy sitting near a pond, crying. She went over to ask him what was wrong. + +The boy said he wanted to pay for some water and he didn't have any money. The kind old lady smiled and said, "Don't worry. I'll pay for it." + +So she paid for some water and gave it to the boy. He was so delighted and thanked her many times. + +The friendly old lady said good-bye and waved to the boy as she walked away. From that day on, the little boy was always thankful to her for her kind gesture. +Once upon a time there was a little nail who wanted to find something to do. So he looked for a job. + +The nail saw a big hole in a board and went to ask what he could do. + +He said to the board, "What can I do for you?" + +The board replied, "I need you to fill this hole. Can you do that?" + +The little nail said, "Yes, I can fill the hole." + +So the nail began to fill the hole with his head and his body until the hole was filled. + +The board was so happy. He said, "Thank you, little nail! You did a great job." + +The little nail was proud of himself. He said, "I'm glad I could help!" +Dave and his dad were in the car. Dave was so excited. He was bouncing up and down in his seat. Dad smiled and asked him, "Where do you want to drive today, Dave?" + +Dave grinned and said, "The park!" + +So his dad drove to the park. When they arrived, Dave hopped out and ran to the playground. Dad stayed in the car and turned on the fan for a cool breeze. + +At the playground, Dave had so much fun. He ran around, played with the swings, and spun on the merry-go-round. It was so exciting. Soon night was falling and it was time to go. + +On the way home, Dave was feeling very sleepy. His dad said, "Let's turn off that dull fan, Dave. That's why you are getting so tired." + +So Dave nodded and said, "Goodnight fan! Thanks for the cool ride home!" As soon as the fan was off, Dave drifted into a deep sleep. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She had a tooth that hurt her a lot. She went to the doctor and he gave her something harmless to take. + +Jane asked the doctor, "Will it help my tooth?" + +The doctor smiled and whispered, "Yes, it will help make your tooth feel better." + +Jane thanked the doctor and she took the harmless medicine. Soon her tooth felt better and she was a very happy girl! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a rich man who had a big field filled with big trees. He had a beautiful dove that flew around the field every day. One day, the rich man noticed his dove had started to shrink. He was worried and asked his dove, "What is wrong little dove?". +The dove replied, "I don't know, I just keep shrinking every day". The rich man thought and thought and finally had an idea. He said, "I know what to do. We will find what is making you shrink." + +So the rich man and his dove went out into the field and they looked under each tree in the field. And what do you know? Under one of the trees they found a little bottle. They picked up the bottle and when the rich man opened it, a puff of magic smoke came out and went into the dove's beak. As soon as the dove breathed in the smoke, she started to grow bigger and bigger until she was back to her original size. +The rich man and his dove were happy, and from that day onwards the dove never shrank again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jimmy. He had a little boat of his own. + +One day, when Jimmy was out on the sea, it suddenly started to rain. His boat began to move faster and faster. Jimmy was scared and he became very weak. + +"Help me! Help me!" he shouted. + +He saw an old board in the sea and he grabbed it. The board was strong enough for him tofloat. + +Suddenly, a big and strong boat arrived. The people on the boat helped Jimmy, took him to safe land, and gave him a warm hug. + +Jimmy was so happy and thanked them. He promised himself to always look out for his own safety, no matter the situation. +Once there was a brave little girl. Her name was Cherry. She loved playing outside, with her friends and family. + +One day, Cherry was running around in the garden when she started to sneeze. She sneezed and sneezed, and she couldn't stop. Her nose was becoming quite red and her eyes started to become very watery. + +Suddenly, her brother ran over to her and offered her a handkerchief. Cherry accepted it, blew her nose and she quickly felt better. + +Cherry was so brave after her sneezing fit and her brother was so proud. He asked Cherry if he could pick her a big, juicy cherry from the tree in the garden. Cherry happily agreed, and happily ate the cherry. + +It was so sweet and juicy, and Cherry felt better straightaway! +Once upon a time, there lived a boy named Jack. He was very restless and wanted to have fun. So he asked his mum, "Mum, can I receive some speed?" + +Mum replied, "No, you must stay still. You need to rest." + +Jack did not like the answer and he kept asking. But mum still said no. He became more and more restless and said, "But I want to have fun!" + +Suddenly, an idea hit him. He asked his mum, "Can I receive some help from you instead?" + +Mum smiled and said, "Yes, that's a much better idea." + +So Jack received some help from his mum and they enjoyed some nice speed together. Everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers, Page and Oat. One day, their mom told them that it's time for a race. Page and Oat got very excited and started to run as fast as they could. + +Page was a fast runner and was soon ahead of Oat. He ran down a hill and was almost out of sight. Oat started to feel sad and worried. He thought he could never catch up with Page. + +But then he saw something on the ground. It was a thin oat! He picked it up, held it in front of him and started to run. The oat floated in the air, making Oat zoom ahead. + +Page looked behind him, and was surprised to see Oat right behind him. The race was so close that Page barely won. The brothers hugged each other and laughed. They agreed to race again the next day. The End. +One day, a little girl woke up and was very excited to put on her new dress. She had a big smile on her face and was so happy. + +She shouted "mommy, look at my new dress. I'm going to start dancing around the house". + +Her mom smiled and said "that looks so tasty my darling. Where did you get it?" + +The girl said "I put it on my birthday wish list". + +The mom said "I hope all your birthday wishes come true!", but the girl felt sad because she had one more wish and it seemed very unlikely to come true. + +The next day, the girl woke up and felt very sick. She gasped for air as she put her hand on her forehead, it was burning hot. + +Her mom put her back in bed and said "sweetheart, I'm going to have to take you to the doctor". + +The girl felt so scared but she put on a brave face. As she was driven to the doctor's office, she started to feel very weak and she passed out. + +The girl never woke up and was gone forever. Even though she had made so many wishes, they never came true, not even the last one. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old. She was playing in the park and suddenly she saw a wrapped box lying on the ground. She wanted to see what was inside it. + +She spoke to her Mom: “Mommy, can I open the wrapped box? Please?†+ +Her Mom said no and warned her not to touch it. + +But the little girl was very curious and she didn’t listen. She opened the wrapped box and found a gun. She felt so guilty and was scared. + +Mommy ran to her and shouted loudly: "We need to go to the hospital now!" + +The little girl was so scared and sad when they arrived at the hospital. The doctors said that she was having an emergency, and soon the little girl fell asleep with tears in her eyes. + +When she woke up again, she was in jail and her Mom was not around. The little girl was very guilty and sad. The bad ending was that she was sent away from home and she had to go to school in the prison. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot liked to crawl around and explore. One day, Spot saw something really special: chocolate! Spot couldn't believe his eyes. He wanted to take a bite, but then he heard a noise. + +"No, Spot, that's bad!" said his owner. "That chocolate isn't for you." + +Spot was sad, but then he had an idea. He started to crawl out of the room, with the chocolate in his mouth. + +Spot's owner saw what Spot was doing, but he was too slow to stop him. He knew he had been bad for leaving the chocolate lying around, and he was worried about what would happen to Spot when he ate it. + +But it was too late. Less than a minute later, Spot had eaten the whole thing. + +Spot's owner sighed. He was sad that Spot had been bad, but he was relieved that he hadn't gotten sick from eating the chocolate. +Once upon a time there was a fisherman who lived near the shore. He was a very proud fisherman and loved his job. Every morning he would take his boat out and head out to the deep blue sea. + +One day he had an amazing surprise when he arrived at his fishing spot. There were lots of fish around and he couldn't believe his eyes. He was so excited to catch them all. + +The fisherman worked hard all day and when he was done, he was so proud. He had caught a lot of fish and it made him really happy. + +That night, the fisherman went back home and told his family about his day. His children were so excited and asked him lots of questions. The fisherman was proud to tell them all about it. + +"It was amazing," he said. "I caught so many fish and it was very exciting!" +It was the end of summer and the leaves were turning orange and red. Robbie, a 3 year old boy, could feel the air getting colder. He was walking through the woods and noticed something in the distance - it looked like a pile of sticks. Robbie was excited and ran over to take a closer look. + +He found a cosy little den, but it was a bit messy. The leaves had been swept away and some of the sticks had been put there to make a roof. Robbie decided he wanted to make the den even more cosy. He rummaged around and found a blanket and pillow, and put them inside. Then he added a few extra sticks to try and make it warmer. + +But as the days got colder, the den seemed to shrink. It was hard to keep warm and the walls seemed to be getting closer and closer. Soon it was so tight, Robbie couldn't move around much; it felt like he was stuck in a tiny box. + +He felt scared, but then he remembered all the sticks he used to make the roof. He used those same sticks to make a bigger wall around the den and it grew bigger and bigger until it was the perfect size for Robbie. He was so happy and now he had plenty of room to move around and stay warm. + +What Robbie didn't realise was that it was his own creativity and determination that made the walls grow. He had fixed the messiness of the den so +There were two little boys called the twins. One day they were playing together outside when they saw a pond they wanted to explore. They decided to give it a try without asking an adult. They started walking around the pond until one of them slipped and fell into the water. His twin was very embarrassed because he was not able to manage and take care of his brother. He ran away from the pond and when he returned home he was all wet. The parents were not happy about this and punished him. The fairy was very sad and embarrassed because he could not manage to save his twin. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was three years old and she loved playing outside. One day, Daisy was in the garden looking for something to do. She saw a bee buzzing around a pink flower. Suddenly, the bee flew away and left behind a jar of honey! + +Daisy was so excited that she picked up the jar of honey and ran into her house. She said to her mom, "Mom, look what I found! It's yummy honey!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Oh wow, Daisy! Let's hide this honey so that no one else can find it." Daisy ran to her room and hid the jar of honey in a secret spot behind her toy box. + +From then on, Daisy knew her precious jar of honey was safe and no one could find it. She smiled to herself and knew that she had found the perfect hiding spot for her pink jar of honey! +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog called Flo. Flo liked to sing in the park. One day, Flo found a red brick in the park and she decided to take it home. + +Flo took the brick home and showed it to her best friend, Cat. Cat said, "It is a nice brick, Flo. What can we do with it?" +Flo said, "Let's have a picnic and use the brick as a table." + +Cat was excited and he said, "That's a great idea. I will get some tasty food. What should I bring?" Flo said, "Bring some apples and juices. We can also have some yummy sandwiches." + +Cat came back with all the food and they sang and danced as they ate their picnic. Everything was so tasty that they sang even louder! When the picnic was over, Flo said, "Let's take this brick home and use it for picnics again and again." + +Cat agreed and they both sang as they walked home with the brick. +One day, Dad said, "Let's go driving!" + +Mom said, "Yes, let's go!" + +So Dad, Mom, and the 3 year old all got in the car, and drove to the gym. + +The 3 year old was so excited. + +When they arrived, the 3 year old was so amazed. There were lots of interesting things to see and do in the gym. + +The 3 year old exclaimed, "Ahhh, I love this place!" + +Dad said, "Yes, it's a great place. The weather is mild too. Let's look around for a bit before we go home." + +The 3 year old was so happy, and started looking around and exploring the gym. + +After a while, Dad said, "Let's go home now." + +So they all climbed into their car and drove back home. + +The 3 year old had such a great time, and was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a very tidy rabbit named Noo. Noo was always cleaning her burrow and made sure that everything was in its proper place. + +One day, Noo was busy tidying her burrow and she felt something tickling her nose. It was a flea! Noo did not like fleas, so she quickly tried to pull it off, but it was not easy. Noo pulled and pulled, but the flea just kept jumping around. + +The rabbit was getting frustrated and was about to give up when suddenly she thought of a better idea. She opened her oven door and let the flea climb inside. Noo closed the door and the flea was gone. + +The moral of Noo's story is that sometimes it is better to be smart than strong. With her quick thinking, Noo was able to get rid of the flea without all the hard work. +One day, Benny and his mom were walking in the park. Benny saw a squirrel and shouted, "Look Mommy! A squirrel!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, that's a squirrel, Benny." + +Suddenly, the ground started to shake. Benny asked, "Mommy, what's happening?" She replied, "It's an earthquake, Benny." Benny became scared and asked, "What's an earthquake?" His mom explained, "Earthquakes happen when the ground moves suddenly." + +The earthquake stopped and Benny felt relieved. But then he saw a huge lizard. The lizard was very lazy and it was sunning itself on a rock. Benny asked, "Mommy, what is that?" His mom said, "That's a lizard, Benny. He's being very lazy and enjoying the sunshine." Benny laughed and said, "That lizard is so funny!" +Billy and his Mom were walking in the park. They heard a mysterious sound like a chime from the nearby wood. + +"Let's investigate!" Mom suggested. + +Billy was cautious and paused before they moved on. But Mom said they would be safe and reliable. + +They crossed the wood to find a large statue of a girl with a hat. It was tall, like a giant! + +"This is amazing!" Billy exclaimed. + +Mom smiled. "The statue looks like you!" + +Billy nodded in agreement and hugged the statue. Then a bright light engulfed the area and Billy thought the statue moved. + +He glanced at Mom. + +"It's just your imagination Billy," Mom said. "It's too old to move." + +But later that night, when Billy was sleeping, he heard the same chime from the wood. He quickly ran outside and there, he saw the same statue, but this time it was walking in the moonlight! It winked at him as it went by and Billy wondered if it would always be reliable. +Once upon a time, there was a small seal who lived in a very big ocean. Every day he would swim around looking for adventure. One day, he spotted a soft, fluffy cloud and said to himself “I want to try and reach that cloud!â€. So, he swam and swam. He tried to reach it, but he just wasn’t fast enough. As he was getting tired, he saw a big fish swim by. He said to the fish “Excuse me, can you help me reach the cloud?â€. The fish said “Why, sure! I can help you reach the cloud if you stick with me.â€. So, the seal followed the fish and soon enough, he made it to the cloud. He cheered with joy. + +The seal was so happy that he had succeeded. From that day, the seal became good friends with the fish and they swam around the ocean together. + +The moral of the story is that it’s always better to ask for help if you need it. Sometimes it’s impossible to succeed on your own, but with a friend’s help you can reach your goal. +Everyone was excited when Sammy discovered a crab in a rock pool. He picked it up, and felt how the fluffy claws tickled his skin. But then the crab changed - it had become so disgusting! Everyone started to back away in surprise, and the crab had grown so big and ugly it made them all squeak. + +Sammy said, "It's okay. Let's keep playing!" But no one wanted to play anymore. No one wanted to come near the crab. So Sammy had to hold the crab in his hands, and every time it changed he felt more scared. + +He asked his mum, "What should I do?" But she said, "Throw it back into the sea," and Sammy did as she said. As he tossed the crab back into the sea, Sammy watched it shrink and become a little more colourful. + +Everyone was relieved the crab had gone, but soon sadness came over them all. It seemed like Sammy had changed too. He was quieter, less smiley and he barely ever said a word. Something about the crab had made him different, and nobody knew how to fix it. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Ami. She was three years old and she loved to poke. One day, Ami was wandering around in the park when she came across a very unusual pizza. She wanted to take a closer look, so she poked at it with her finger. But instead of being hard, the pizza felt soft and squishy! Ami poked it again and again with her little finger, and soon bright colors started to appear. It was an amazing sight! Ami had found a special kind of pizza that changed colors when it was poked. Ami was so excited that she couldn't help but smile. She kept poking the pizza until the colors mixed together and created a beautiful rainbow. From that day on, Ami made it her mission to search for more unusual pizzas in the park. +Once upon a time there was a lazy frog who lived in a pond full of fish. Every day the fish would swim around in the pond and often the frog would watch. The fish were always busy but the frog just wanted to take a nap. + +One day, the oldest fish swam up to the frog and said, "Hi there! Why don't you join us in the pond?" + +The frog was very surprised and asked, "What can I do in the pond?" + +"I will teach you how to swim," the fish said. + +So the frog hopped into the pond and the fish began to teach him how to move his arms and legs. After a few days, the lazy frog had learned how to swim! + +The other fish were amazed and soon he was joining them all around the pond, exploring and having so much fun. + +The lazy frog was glad that the fish had taught him how to swim and he never felt so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Clara who went to the store with her daddy. As they walked around, Clara saw a beautiful, pink cane. She asked her daddy if he could buy it for her. + +Daddy said, "That's a very nice cane, Clara, but it is way too expensive. Let's go see if we can find something cheaper." + +So, they walked around looking for a cheaper cane. Daddy asked the store-keeper if she had a cane that was cheaper. The store-keeper said, "Yes, I have a cheaper one." + +When Clara saw it, she was embarrassed because it was ugly and not as nice as the first one. She looked away, trying not to cry. + +Daddy saw her face, so he said, "Let's buy it, Clara. It will be perfect for you!" + +Clara smiled and hugged her daddy. Daddy paid for the cane and they went home. Clara was so thankful for her cheap, but special cane. +Once there was a little girl named Skye. She loved to play with her friends. One day, Skye and her friends decided to have a party. + +At the party, Skye's mom brought out a big bowl and said, "Let's mix together some ingredients and make a treat!" + +So, Skye and her friends found ingredients from all around the house and put them into the bowl. They stirred and mixed until the treat was done. + +Skye's dad thought it looked so delicious. "Let's have a lecture about how to make this treat," he said. + +Skye's dad began to speak, but it was really loud. All of Skye's friends began to cover their ears, while Skye just giggled. + +When the lecture was finished, everyone enjoyed their special treat and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was very young, only three years old. + +One day, Sarah decided to go for a walk in the woods. Unfortunately, she got lost in the deep, dark woodlands. She was very scared, but tried to stay calm. + +As Sarah was walking, she suddenly heard a gentle voice say "Oh, hello there", and she quickly looked around. + +It was an old lumberjack. He had a kind smile, and kindly asked the little girl "Are you lost?" + +Sarah was so scared she couldn't answer. She just stood there, and shrugged her shoulders. + +The lumberjack, noticing her fear, bent down on one knee and said "It's alright, little one. Everything is going to be ok. I'll help you find your way home." + +Sarah was so relieved that she smiled at the lumberjack. He gently took her hand, and together they started walking back towards the path out of the woods. + +Soon, Sarah was back home, safe and sound. The lumberjack had saved her from her scare in the dark woods. She thanked him with an enthusiastic hug, and waved goodbye as he slowly trudged away. +Once upon a time, a little girl was walking through the forest. The sun was shining and everything was peaceful. Suddenly, she saw a velvet river from far away. She was so excited and walked towards it to get some water. + +When she arrived, she saw how the velvet river was completely empty. She felt sad and asked the trees around her, "Where is the water?". + +The old trees shook their branches and replied, "Everybody took all the water, it is all gone". + +The little girl felt frustrated, but she decided to stay and wait until the river got filled up with water again. She sat down and waited for hours and hours, but the river remained empty. + +It was getting late and it started to get dark. The wind picked up and it started to rain. She was so happy to see the drops falling, but soon realized that the rain was just going to make the velvet river even drier! + +The little girl was devastated, she couldn't believe that the river was never going to be filled up again. Tears rolled down her cheeks in sadness and she knew that she had to accept that the velvet river was empty forever. +The family was sad. The three year old boy was particularly sad. He had asked for a microscope for his birthday, but he didn't get one. + +He sat alone in the corner, his eyes filled with tears. His Mum saw him and came to give him a hug. She asked "Why are you so sad?" + +The boy looked up at his Mum and said: "I wanted a microscope for my birthday, but I didn't get it." + +Mum smiled and said: "Don't worry. I have a surprise for you. I'm going to wrap it and give it to you." + +The boy was very excited and waited patiently for his surprise. Then, Mum placed the wrapped object in his hands. He opened it excitedly - it was a microscope! + +The boy was so happy that he jumped up and hugged his Mum. Finally he had the microscope he had wanted. + +The family smiled and enjoyed the special moment. All the sadness had gone away. They were happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jackie. She was very smart and she loved animals. +One day, she went for a walk in the park. She saw a chicken by the lake and she was very excited. She ran up to the chicken and hugged it. + +Jackie said to the chicken: "I love you so much, little chicken!" + +The chicken looked at her and clucked happily. It said to Jackie: "I love you too. Let's be friends!" + +So Jackie and the chicken became friends. They spent a lot of time together playing games, picking flowers and running around. + +Jackie and the chicken were very happy together and they loved each other very much. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a healthy lizard. He loved to stretch and he did it all the time. He would stretch up tall, and he would stretch out far. He was always so happy when he was done! + +One day, he met another lizard in the park. They were very different, but they became best friends and they both loved to stretch together. + +It was so much fun! They would show each other new and fun ways to stretch. They would stretch up high, and they would stretch from side to side. They even stretched in a circle together. + +Every day, the healthy lizards stretched and grew stronger. They never tired of their fun activity, and they became very strong with lots of energy! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave sailor. His name was Navy. He had an important mission. He was off to save his friends who were in trouble. + +On his way, he faced a fierce storm. Navy was scared but very brave. He said to himself, “I can do this!†He gritted his teeth and sailed through the storm. + +When Navy finally reached his destination, he was met by his friends. They were so happy to see him. One of his friends smiled and said, “Navy, you are so brave! Thank you for saving us.†Navy smiled and said, “It was nothing. I knew I had to be brave.†+Once upon a time, there was a brave young girl named Abigail. She had a big problem to try and solve. She needed to find an arm! + +Abigail set out on an adventure to find the arm. She looked and she looked, but she just couldn't find it. Then, one day, she saw a powerful arm in the sky. She was so excited! + +She scrambled up a hill and found the arm. It was strong and made of steel! She was so happy to have the arm but she still had one problem - she had to figure out how to get it down from the sky. + +Suddenly, Abigail had an idea. She used a powerful jump to reach the arm and pull it down to the ground. Her problem was solved! + +Abigail was so pleased with herself. She was so proud of her brave self for solving the problem! Now she was the owner of a powerful arm! +Once upon a time, there was a scared little girl. She was frightened of every single thing she saw and heard. Every day, she would watch the other children playing happily outside of her window, but she was too scared to go outside. + +One day, she had a brave thought - she would take a walk outside. She opened the door and stepped into a sunny meadow. She looked around and saw the most beautiful blueberries growing in front of her. It gave her the courage to keep walking. + +Suddenly, she heard a deep roar behind her. It was a huge bear, standing on its hind legs! The girl felt so afraid, her feet stuck in place. + +"Don't be fearful," said the bear in a gentle voice, "I'm just here to eat all the blueberries!" The little girl felt relieved and the bear thanked her for taking care of the precious blueberries. + +The scared little girl smiled and waved goodbye to the bear as she watched it wander off, feeling much braver than before. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old wizard named Ernie. He lived in a small cottage with his beloved pet dog, Max. + +Ernie was always very busy, tinkering with different creations and restoring old things. One day, Ernie backed into an old, dusty closet and uncovered a golden trophy! He was so surprised that he held it tightly in his hands and ran outside to show Max. + +Max was so excited to see the trophy that he started jumping around and barking. Ernie waved his hands and said, “This is an old trophy, Max. I think I can restore it to its former glory!†+ +Ernie returned to his workshop and got to work. After hours of hard work and dedication, Ernie was finally finished. The trophy was shining and sparkling in a way it hadn’t ever before. Everyone was so proud of Ernie and his work. + +Ernie and Max were both so happy, and grateful for all that Ernie had done to restore the old trophy. From that day forward, Ernie was known as a wise and kind wizard, who had made the lost trophy remembered again. +Mom and Hank went for a walk in the park. Hank wanted to fly like a bird, so he climbed on a branch and jumped. "Be careful Hank," Mom said. + +Hank tried and tried again, but he could not fly. He started to cry. Mom put her arm around him and whispered, "I have an idea". + +They went to the museum. In the museum, Mom showed Hank a quiz. He found the quiz impressive because it was about flying. He was eager to take it and see if he could learn to fly just like the birds outside. + +Hank finished the quiz and was disappointed. He did not learn how to fly! Mom hugged him and told him they could try again some other time. + +That night, Hank looked out his window, dreaming of the day he could fly. +Max was a thin three year old who loved to join his friends in playing. Today, he had the chance to join his friends for a game. They said it would be fun and exciting. He was excited, too! + +Max and his friends went out to play in the park. But, suddenly, there was an emergency. He was scared and wanted to join his friends in running away. But, he was too slow. When they reached the other side, Max was nowhere to be seen. + +Max was sad and scared. He didn't understand what had happened to him. Then, he remembered - there had been an emergency. Now, he was all alone. He knew he would never join his friends again. +Once there was a girl who had a big, soft and fluffy hat. She liked to wear it everywhere she went, especially on cold days. + +One day, while the girl was walking in the park, she sneezed. When the girl sneezed, her hat flew off and she couldn't find it. She looked and looked, but it was gone. + +The girl asked everyone she passed in the park if they had seen her hat, but nobody had. Then she began to feel sad and mad that her hat was gone. + +When the girl got home, her parents saw her sad face and asked her what was wrong. The girl told them how she had lost her hat when she sneezed. + +Her dad said, "Don't worry, everything will be okay." But deep down inside he was worried too. + +The next day, when the girl went back to the park to look for her hat, she found it... but it wasn't okay. Someone had drawn bad pictures all over it in permanent marker. The girl was sad and angry, and she never wore her hat again. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly elephant named Elly. Elly lived in the jungle with all her animal friends. Every day, Elly would stand on a big rock in the middle of the jungle and survey her kingdom. + +One day, Elly saw something she had never seen before. A tiny mouse was standing next to a big tree. The mouse was waving to Elly. + +Elly waved back and called out, "Hello there, little mouse! What are you doing out here?" + +The mouse smiled and said, "I am taking a walk in the lovely jungle. Would you like to come?" + +Elly was delighted by the idea, so off they went. As the two friends walked, they saw all kinds of animals in the jungle. Elly was so jolly to be exploring with her new friend. + +At the end of the day, they both hugged and said goodbye. Elly carried the happy memory of their time together through the rest of her days. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jack and Jim. They were out looking for worms in the garden, as they liked to play a game called 'worm chase'. + +However, when they saw a tasty worm in a bush, Jim wanted it all to himself. He started to tease Jack by saying “This worm is mine! You can’t have it.†+ +Jack was sad and said “That’s not fair. We should both get to play with the wormâ€. Jim laughed and said “No, no. It’s mineâ€. + +Suddenly, a voice from above said “That’s not very nice. Friends should always be kind and share with each otherâ€. Jim and Jack realised it was the worm talking to them. + +The worm continued “You can both have a fun time with the worm, if you shareâ€. The boys smiled and agreed. They went off to play with their tasty new friend, learning a valuable lesson about sharing. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Jane and Jim. They always liked to play together. One day, they decided to see who could draw the best ornament. They were both very competitive and wanted to try their best. + +Jane started to draw first and worked really hard. Jim was getting impatient, so he decided to mail his ornament to Jane, so that she wouldn't have a head start. + +When Jane saw the ornament, she felt angry and sad all at once. She said to Jim, "Why did you mail the ornament? It isn't fair!" + +Jim realized his mistake and apologized. He said, "I'm sorry Jane. I didn't mean to be so competitive. I want us to have a fair game." + +Jane smiled and said, "Ok, let's start over. I won't mail my ornament this time." + +So, they both agreed to draw their ornaments and they both drew beautiful ornaments. They had a great time and enjoyed playing the game together. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Calvin. He wanted to explore the world. So, one day, he decided to go. + +He left the jungle and went on a lovely adventure. Everywhere he went, he saw wonders. Calvin would touch everything and make funny loud noises. + +One day, he stumbled upon a popular park. Unfortunately, he was prevented from entering by a big metal gate. He banged his fists on the gate and shouted. He felt a little angry, but he decided to go back home. + +He started walking back to the jungle, but then he heard a loud noise. It was a group of people arriving at the park! They were ignoring the metal gate and getting so close to it. + +Calvin wanted to get in, but the gate was preventing him from doing so. He just sat there and watched sadly as the people went in. He felt so angry and wondered why the gate had to be there. + +Sadly, Calvin was never able to go into the popular park. He went back to the jungle, feeling very sad and frustrated. +John and his wife were taking a walk one sunny day. As they walked, they smiled at each other and felt peaceful. + +Suddenly, John stopped and turned to his wife. He blinked and said, "I love you." She blinked back and said, "I love you too." + +John gave her a big hug and said, "Let's go find a beautiful spot where we can sit for a rest." + +They held hands and continued walking until they found the most perfect spot. They sat down and looked around at the beautiful trees and flowers. + +John took his wife's hand and said, "This is the best day ever." She looked at him and smiled. They both closed their eyes and enjoyed the peaceful moment together. +Once there was a boy called John. He was only three years old and he loved to explore. One day, he decided to take a walk and explore his neighbourhood. As he walked around, he came across a big door with a sign that said "exit". + +John was curious and he wanted to see what was behind the door. He reached for the doorknob and tried to open the door. But it wouldn't open! He knocked on the door to see if anyone was inside, but nobody answered. + +Just then, John heard a strange noise. It sounded like somebody was calling him. He looked around to see who was calling him, but he couldn't see anyone. He started to get scared and he wanted to go home. + +When John heard the voice again, he realised it was coming from behind the door. He slowly opened the door, and he saw a hurt cat inside. The cat was meowing and calling for help. + +John felt so sorry for the cat. He wanted to help it. He carefully reached inside the room and picked up the cat. He carried it all the way home and brought it inside. After giving the cat some food and a place to sleep, John let out a big smile. He was so happy he had been able to help the hurt cat! +Timmy was a small boy of 3 years old who had a very big heart. He was playing in his backyard when he saw an oak tree. He decided to climb up it. When he reached the top, he saw something shiny in the grass below. + +He carefully climbed down and took a closer look. It was a tiny ladybird! + +"Hello there, little ladybird!†said Timmy. + +The ladybird didn't reply, but Timmy knew she was kind and hoped she would stay with him for a while. He tenderly grabbed her and placed her in the cup of his hand. + +"I will take good care of you," he said. + +The ladybird sat quietly in his hand and Timmy held on to her, hoping they could be friends. He smiled, realizing it wasn't so small a thing that he had found. +One day, Jessie and her mother were walking outside. Jessie saw an interesting place across the street and asked her mother what it was. Her mother said, "That's a smelly place with a search going on." + +Jessie's eyes lit up with excitement and she asked her mother if they could go there. Her mother said, "Yes, we can go, but you have to cover your nose. It's very smelly there." + +So Jessie and her mother ventured across the street and went into the smelly place. Jessie couldn't see very well, because it was so smelly. She kept her hand over her nose, but it did not block out the smell entirely. + +They went around looking, but they could not find whatever they were searching for. After a while, Jessie got a little bored of the search. So she asked her mother if they could go outside. Her mother said, "Yes, let's go. We can search outside where it's not so smelly!" + +So Jessie and her mother went outside and enjoyed the fresh air. Jessie no longer had to cover her nose, but she did still remember how smelly it was inside. The search was over, but Jessie had a great adventure! +Kate woke up early one morning. She was very excited, because today was a special day. She hopped out of bed, dressed in her warm clothes, and ran out the door. + +She was on her way to the park. It was mild outside, so she knew she would have a good time. + +When she got there, Kate saw a lot of people. There were people playing games, staff members walking around and kids playing on the slides. She was going to have so much fun! + +It was getting late, so the staff told Kate it was time for bed. She said goodbye and went home. + +Kate felt very tired when she got home, so she went straight to bed. She told her mom, “Goodnight! I love you†and closed her eyes. As soon as she did, she fell into a deep, peaceful sleep. +Once upon a time, a boy named John was walking through the woods. Suddenly, he saw a strange event. There was a light, but it was not from the sun. It was a light that glowed from a tree trunk. + +John was fearful, because he had never seen something like this before. He did not know what to do. Then, he decided to ask his mother for help. + +John: "Mommy, I saw something glowing in the woods. What do I do?" + +Mommy: "John, if you have seen something special like that, it means you have found a treasure. It's important to respect it, so look at it, and leave it be. + +John realized that taking something away from nature could have consequences, and that it was important to show respect to all the things around us. After this event, whenever John found something special, he looked at it, but he never took it away. Respect is the key to treasure! +Mary was playing in the park when she noticed something sharp. She slowly moved closer and saw a law. It was useful for cutting through the grass in the park. She carefully picked it up and took it back home. + +When Mary showed her mom the law, mom said, "Oh my, how did you find this law? You must have been looking carefully!" Mary smiled and said, "Yes, I was looking sharp and found the law!" + +Mary asked her mom what she should do with the law. Mom said, "Let me keep it, it is useful for gardening." Mary agreed and kept on playing. +Fred was walking through the park one day with his mom when he saw something amazing. It was a giant scale and on both sides were two huge bowls. + +"What is it Mom?" asked Fred. + +"It's a weighing scale," said his Mom. + +Fred was excited and wanted to try it. He asked if he could get on and his Mom agreed. She put a pin in each bowl and Fred stepped on. The scale wobbled and the pin in one of the bowls went up. + +Fred had weighed himself! He was so proud and could not believe how amazing it was. + +But then he heard a loud noise and the scale did not work anymore. Fred was very upset. + +His Mom explained that the pin had become stuck inside the scale and now it didn't work. She said that if they could get the pin out, it would weigh them again. + +They looked around and finally found a twig that was thin enough to get the pin out. They removed the pin and the scale worked again. + +Fred and his Mom stepped on the scale and it worked perfectly! They had lots of fun weighing themselves and it was an amazing experience! +Once upon a time, there lived a playful little girl named Karen. She was only 3-years-old, but she was very curious about the world. + +One day, Karen asked her Mom, “Mommy, do all grown ups tell the truth?†Mom nodded “Yes, darling, they do.†+ +Karen couldn’t believe it. “Really?†she asked surprised. Her mom grinned, her eyes twinkling “Yes, really. Grownups should always try to tell the truth.†+ +Karen thought for a moment, then smiled. “Mommy, can I please tell the truth too?†+ +Her mother smiled and gave her a big hug. “Yes, my dear. You can always tell the truth.†+ +Karen was so happy that she hugged her mom even tighter. From that day on, Karen always tried to tell the truth and be playful and nice. And everyone was very proud of her. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lily. She wanted to make something in her kitchen. So she laid out some dough on the table. She found some cookie cutters, so she used them to cut the dough into different shapes. She was so excited! + +Suddenly, Lily heard a knock on the door. When she opened it, a big box was standing there. Lily was even more excited. She quickly opened the box and found a big freezer inside. + +"Wow!" she said. Inside the freezer was a tray full of cold dough. She had never seen ice-cold dough before! + +"Let's make something with this," said Lily. She cut the dough into shapes and laid them on a baking tray. Then she put the tray into the oven. + +Fifteen minutes later, the cold dough had turned into delicious cookies. +"Yum!" said Lily and she started to eat them. They were so delicious! +Mommy and Timmy were at the store and they found some melons. Timmy wanted to buy one, but Mommy said it was too expensive and he already belonged to one at home. + +"But Mommy, the one at home is too dull," said Timmy. + +"We can't buy it, Timmy," said Mommy. + +Timmy looked sadly at all the melons, but then he noticed a bright green one. "Look, Mommy!" he said. + +Mommy looked at the melon and smiled. She said, "Yes, this one is much brighter than the other ones." + +Timmy was so happy. He said, "This melon belongs with me!" + +Mommy laughed and bought the melon for him. Timmy hugged the bright green melon and felt like it really did belong to him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play with her orange ball in the garden. + +One day, Lucy found an orange desk in the garden. She was so excited and ran over to take a closer look. + +"Wow! What a cool desk!" she said to herself. + +"I should bury it in the garden," she said, happily grabbing a shovel. + +She started to dig a hole and put the desk in it. Suddenly, the sky got dark and a thunderstorm started. + +"Oh no!" said Lucy. + +The storm washed away all of her hard work, and the desk was gone forever. Lucy sadly walked back to the house. + +"That was a bad idea," she thought to herself. +One day, Bob and Jane were out for a walk. Jane saw the fog and asked, "What is that?" Bob said, "That's fog." + +They kept walking and saw a chubby squirrel. Jane asked, "Can we borrow it?" Bob said, "No, it's not ours to borrow." + +On the way home, they saw a friendly dog. Jane asked, "Can we borrow him?" Bob said, "No, he belongs to his owner." + +But when they got to the park, Jane saw a chubby puppy. "Can we borrow him?" She asked excitedly. Bob smiled and said, "Yes, we can borrow him for a little while." + +So, Bob and Jane borrowed the chubby puppy and took him for a walk. They laughed and played with him until the fog rolled in. Then, Bob andJane gave the chubby puppy back to his owner and went home. +It was morning and Mama woke her daughter up. +"Time to get up, young one," said Mama. +The little girl rubbed her eyes and looked around. + +Mama pointed to a large wooden box and said, "Come, join me; let's play a game." +The little girl was excited and ran to the box, peeking inside. +"What is it, Mama?" + +Mama smiled. "It's a puzzle, sweetheart. All the pieces fit together and when we put it together it will be a picture. Let's join the pieces to make the puzzle." + +The little girl eagerly grabbed a piece of the puzzle and started to fit it with the others. She worked hard, and soon the puzzle was finished. + +Mama and the little girl hugged when they saw the final picture; a young girl holding hands with her mother. + +The little girl smiled. She was proud that she could join the pieces together to make something so beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a motor, which was a very interesting thing. One day, two friends saw the motor and decided to go for a ride. + +The first friend looked at the motor and said, "Let's leave and have an adventure!" + +The second friend shouted, "Yippee!" + +So the two friends hopped on the motor and started driving. They drove to a park and saw lots of interesting things. They saw a dinosaur, a pond, and a rainbow. + +Suddenly, the first friend said, "Time to leave and go home." + +The second friend replied, "Aww, OK." + +So the two friends drove back on the motor and went home. + +The end. +Once upon a time in a magical land there was a little girl called Rose. She was three years old and one sunny spring day she couldn't wait to go outside. + +She ran up to her mum and said, "Mummy, mummy, can I go outside and play in the garden?" Mum said "of course you can Rose, but you must choose one thing to play with". + +Rose thought for a moment, then she pointed to a funny looking wind-up toy and said, "I choose that one mum". Her mum smiled, gave her a kiss, and said "of course Rose, have fun!". + +So Rose took her funny toy outside and played all morning in the sunshine. She chased the birds, made silly noises, and laughted as the funny toy wobbled along behind her. + +Rose had the best fun and she was so thankful for the beautiful spring day. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They loved to play together every day. But one day Jack felt really sick. Jill urged him to see the doctor so Jack agreed. + +At the doctor's office, the doctor said Jack needed a needle to make him feel better. Jack was scared of needles! He cried and was too scared to get the needle. Jill felt sad and the urge to help Jack filled her heart. + +"It will be okay," Jill said, trying to make Jack feel better. She knew that by getting the needle, Jack would get better and they could go back to playing together again. + +So despite his fear, Jack got the needle. Afterwards, he felt relieved and much better. + +The moral of this story is that it's okay to feel scared sometimes, but with a bit of support, we can get through anything. Even if it feels heavy and hard at first, we can all make it through. +Mama and Daddy were cooking a special secret. They were mixing sugar and spices. They had fun dancing around the kitchen and laughing. + +Suddenly, a naughty little girl entered the room. She ran to the kitchen and tried to grab some of the secret mixture. + +Mama said, "No, sweetheart! This special secret is not for you. It needs to stay a secret until we're all done cooking." + +The little girl felt sad, but Mama said, "Why don't you help us in the kitchen instead. Help us mix these spices and get creative. That way, you can be part of the secret too!" + +The little girl was so excited and started to mix everything together. She ended up making a delicious treat. It was so yummy that Mama shared it with everybody. + +Moral: Secret things are fun, but it's even more fun when you can share them with people! +Once upon a time there was a girl. She wanted to have a snack, so she went to the kitchen. When she opened the refrigerator, she saw something enormous. The girl was so happy, it was a big jar of butter. She took the butter out of the refrigerator. She took a big spoon and scoop out some butter. Then she put some of the butter on a piece of bread. She enjoyed her snack very much. + +The girl thought it was a very good snack. She looked in the jar again, but all the butter was gone. She laughed and knew it was time to take more butter. So she put the jar back in the fridge and went to the store to buy more butter. This time she took two jars, one was enormous. She went back home and had a yummy snack. +Once upon a time there was a little child who loved to hop. Everywhere that he went he was sure to hop. He hopped and hopped until he got so tired, he couldn't hop any more. + +One day he saw someone else hopping and the child couldn't help but smile. They both hopped for awhile and finally the other child stopped. The little child asked, "Why did you stop hopping?" The other child smiled and said, "I'm different. I can't hop like you." + +The little child said, "That's alright. We can hop differently then!" He began to hop up and down instead of left and right. He showed the other child how to hop around in a circle. The other child smiled and hopped in a big circle. + +The little child and the other child were so different but they both had lots of fun hopping together. They were able to create something special that neither of them had ever done before, just by being different. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jim. Jim had a pet and he loved it a lot. One day, Jim got an idea to do something creative with his pet. + +So, he decided to take his pet for a ride. He turned the pet upside down and placed it on top of his toy car. + +Jim started to drive his car around but suddenly, his pet started to bark. "Jim, it's too dangerous! Stop!" the pet said. + +But Jim didn't listen. He kept on turning the pet around, faster and faster. + +Until finally, the pet became too dizzy and fell off the car. The pet landed in an icy puddle and it was too hurt to move. Jim was very sad, he knew he had made a mistake. + +He wanted to be creative, but it had ended badly. +The family was very excited to go on the holiday this year. Mum and Dad got the car packed and ready to go. + +"Look at all of our bags and suitcases, children," said Mum. + +Little Sally and Joe looked in amazement. They had never seen so many bags before. + +"We can't take all of this with us, can we?" asked Little Sally. + +"Of course we can! We are going on an amazing holiday, remember!" said Dad. + +When they arrived at the holiday home, they all immediately started to unpack the car. Little Sally and Joe couldn't believe their eyes when they saw all the amazing things Dad and Mum had packed. + +"Look at all the wonderful things you brought us," said Joe. + +Mum smiled and said, "Look at this, Joe. It's a strip of some colourful fabric I brought, so let's make something fun with it." + +Little Sally and Joe were so excited they clapped their little hands. They knew that their holiday was going to be amazing! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Rose. She was three years old, and full of life. One day, Rose and her family went to the forest to go camping. + +Rose loved the forest, because she could explore and learn new things. As she was walking, she came across a smelly hole in the ground. Rose's mom and dad stopped to have a look inside. + +Rose pointed at it and asked "What is that?" Her mom said, "This is an animal house. It has oxygen inside from the ground." + +Rose was curious and asked "What is oxygen?" Her dad replied, "Oxygen is a gas that helps keep animals alive." + +Rose was amazed. She and her family continued exploring until it was time to go home. As they left the forest, Rose couldn't help but think about the smelly animal house and how oxygen was helping the animals inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who decided to take a walk in the park. As she walked, she noticed something on the ground. She kneeled to take a closer look and there it was, a wallet! She was curious so she opened it up to see who it belonged to. Inside the wallet, only a few things remained, including a photograph of an unknown person. She thought about keeping the wallet for herself, but she knew it wasn’t the right thing to do. + +The girl marched to the police station and held up the wallet. “Please, I found this wallet in the park,†she said. + +The policeman smiled and opened the wallet to have a look. Then he looked at her and said, “The owner of this wallet is probably looking for it.†+ +The girl nodded and said, “Yes, I will help you find them. I want to help!†+ +The policeman smiled again and said, “Thank you, I’m sure they’ll be very thankful.†+ +The girl and the policeman worked together to find the owner of the wallet. They looked through the neighbourhood, asking people if anyone knew the person in the photograph. After a few hours of searching, they finally found the owner! He thanked the little girl and gave her a reward as a sign of his gratitude. + +The little girl was happy +Once upon a time there were two sisters, Ann and Lucy. Ann and Lucy both wanted to play with the same toy, a model of an ancient ship. Ann said: "It's mine, I saw it first!" + +But Lucy said: "No, I want to play with it too!" Ann and Lucy started to pull the ship back and forth. + +Suddenly, their mom appeared and said: "Girls, what are you doing?! Stop!" + +Ann and Lucy looked at each other and stopped pulling. Mom said: "This is not how you should play together. You should learn to share, so you can both have fun." + +The sisters felt a little silly and said: "Sorry mom." They decided to take turns playing with the model so they both could have fun. + +Ann and Lucy learned that it's better to share rather than fight. The ancient model stayed safe with them and they both enjoyed playing with it together. +Once upon a time, there was a little aeroplane who was feeling lonely. He wanted to make some friends, but no one could hear him. Every day, he watched other planes zip over the sky. He wished he could join them. + +One day, he flew over a group of planes that were flying together. He flew closer and shouted out, "Hello everyone!" But none of them answered back. He felt even more lonely and flew away. + +The next day, he tried again. This time, the planes answered him. He was so excited and asked to join them. But they told him to go away. He felt sad and flew sadly back to his home. + +The day after that, he saw the same group of planes again. He remembered how they had rejected him before, but this time he decided to try again. He flew over to them and zipped around in the sky. + +The planes were so impressed by his skills that they welcomed him into their group. The little aeroplane was so happy that he was no longer lonely. Now he had friends, and he could zip around in the sky with them all day long! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved her red cap. Every day she would wear the cap and think about all the places she wanted to see and explore. + +One day, a strong wind blew, and the girl had to chase her cap. She ran as fast as her little legs could carry her... but the wind was too strong and the cap flew up in the sky! The little girl was so troubled. + +The wind flew the cap far away and the little girl was too small to climb so high. + +Just when she had almost given up hope, she saw a big and friendly bird flying close. She asked the bird: + +"Birdy, can you please help my cap? I lost it in the wind!" + +The bird came closer and said: + +"Give me your hand, I'll help you find it". + +The girl climbed on the back of the bird and they flew up in the sky. The bird knew exactly where to go - it was headed towards a mountain, where the cap was covering a pile of rocks. + +The bird and the girl were so happy they were reunited again! The little girl hugged and thanked the bird, and they flew back to the ground. + +From then on, the girl was never troubled again - she knew she could always count on her trusted friend the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old man. He was walking through the woods one day when he saw a line glowing on the ground. He bent down to get a closer look, and said, "What's this?" + +Suddenly, a voice spoke from the line. It said, "I am the great and powerful wizard, and I will grant you one wish if you help me." + +The old man thought for a moment and then said, "I wish for a million dollars!" + +The line glowed brightly and the wizard said, "Your wish is granted!" + +But suddenly, the old man noticed something strange. The line he had been standing on glowed even brighter than before. Then, he realized his mistake. The line was actually a fire that he had stepped into, and he started to feel the heat. + +The old man quickly tried to get away, but it was too late. The fire was so hot that it burned him, and he was never seen again. +Max was having a great time playing outside. He was rocking on a chair that was about his size. He loved that chair because it made him feel like a big kid. Suddenly, his Mom called out from the front porch "Max, come inside quickly. I bought a passport for your trip so you need to go get it!". + +Max ran inside and sure enough there was a small, dusty envelope on the kitchen table. Next to it was a stack of old magazines and something slimy and dirty. Max frowned at the mess. When his Mom saw him she said "Don't worry, that's your passport. Be careful not to get it dirty!" + +Max carefully picked up the passport and rocked in his chair as his Mom talked to him about his big trip. He was so excited he couldn't wait to show his friends his passport! +One morning, a little girl woke up and called out to her mom. + +"Mommy! I'm hungry!" + +"Don't worry," said the mom. "We're going to prepare something special." + +They put on their rain coats and went to the mill nearby. It was very wet outside, and they were soon soaked. They walked through the thick mud to the mill. + +The mom told the little girl to stay near her as she went up to the miller. + +"We're here to prepare flour," the mom said. + +The miller smiled and nodded. He poured the grains into his mill and then turned the wheel. The wheel turned faster and faster, and within a few minutes, he had a bucket full of flour. + +The mom and little girl said thank you to the miller and went back home. The little girl was very excited when she found out that she was going to get some fresh pancakes for breakfast! +Billy was playing in the park with his football. It was a long sunny day and he was having lots of fun. He was looking for something to kick his ball against when he saw a ghost. He was scared but he wanted to take a closer look. + +Billy said to the ghost, "Hello, who are you?". +The ghost replied, "I'm a friendly ghost and I'm here to play a game." + +Billy was excited and he asked, "What game?". +The ghost smiled and said, "Kicking the ball. I will kick it and you have to kick it back". + +Billy agreed and the ghost kicked the ball long and high. Billy ran to get the ball and gave it a good kick. He enjoyed kicking the ball to the ghost and running after it. He played the game all day until it was dark and it was time to go home. + +Billy thanked the ghost before he left the park and went home, happy and tired from his long day of kicking and having fun with the friendly ghost. +Once upon a time in a distant village, there lived a boy who was quite lazy. Every day he would just skip around the village instead of doing his chores. One day while he was skipping, he noticed that his pants were really not looking too great. The other villagers had wonderful, colorful clothes while he was stuck in the same faded blue pants. + +He tried to ask his father for a new pair of pants, but his father said he had to work if he wanted something new. The boy shrugged and decided to stay with his old boring blue pair. As he skipped down a road, a kind old man noticed his lack of color and handed him a brand new pair of orange pants. The boy smiled and gave a big thank you to the old man before slipping into the bright pants and running home. + +The boy's father was surprised to see him with the new pants and asked him where he had gotten them from. The boy quickly told him about the old man. His father smiled and said, “Now you see what happens when you stop being lazy and take action!†The boy blushed and promised to work harder from then on. + +The following day, the boy skipped happily around the village with his new orange pants, proud that his hard work had paid off. +Once upon a time, there was a star in the sky. One night it started to sing a soft song. + +“I like to sing,†said the star, “It makes me feel happy!†+ +The star sang and sang, until a little girl heard it. She was dancing and twirling in her backyard. + +“What is that sound?†said the little girl, as she looked up at the night sky. + +“It’s me,†said the star, singing its gentle song. “I like to sing. I hope it makes you feel happy too.†+ +The little girl smiled and grabbed her teddy bear. Then she put it on the grass and started to jump up and down. She sang along with the star, and soon they were singing together. + +The star and the little girl sang and sang until they were so sleepy they couldn’t sing anymore. But before they went to bed, they said goodnight to each other. + +The next night, the star sang its same soft song up in the sky. And the little girl said goodnight one more time. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. She was three years old and very beautiful. Every day, she went outside to play with nature and make flowers with colourful petals. + +One day, Sarah was walking through the forest. Suddenly, something made a sound. Sarah looked around and saw a giant bug! She was afraid and her arm started to tremble. She wanted to run away, but the bug was too big. + +Sarah started to cry and then the bug spoke: "Don't be afraid, little one," he said. "Fear is like a wall between you and success. Nothing can stop you if you don't let it." + +Sarah was brave and she smiled. Then, she ran away and was eventually very successful! She never forgot the bug's words: "Fear is like a wall between you and success." + +Moral: We should always face our fears and not let them stop us from reaching our goals. +Kari was happy to be outside playing. She had her own pair of scissors and was cutting some of the grass. She felt so grown up! Suddenly Kari heard a loud noise and saw a bigger scissor go by. It was Joe. He was running around carrying scissors. Kari shouted for him to stop but he kept going. + +Kari got very mad. She put down her scissors and started to chase after Joe. They ran around the yard for what felt like forever. Kari was getting very tired but kept running until she finally caught up with him. + +Kari snatched the scissors from Joe's hands. She was ready to finish the job and take back her scissors. But Joe wasn't giving up easily. He snatched the scissors back and started running again. + +Kari was determined to get her scissors back. She chased Joe until she was right behind him. Kari jumped and grabbed the scissors and this time she didn't let go. She had won! Kari was proud she had finished the task. +Once there was a mommy, and she wanted a secret. She asked her three-year-old daughter if she could bring it. + +The little girl said, "Yes, I can bring it!" She was so excited she could help. + +They went to the store together, and the mommy found a very flexible secret. It was perfect for what she needed. + +Mommy thanked her daughter for her help and said, "Let's keep this a special secret, okay?" + +The little girl was so happy. She gave her mommy a big hug and said, "I promise I won't tell anyone. It's our secret!" +Alice and her mom were walking down the street on an icy day. Alice peered in the windows of the library and noticed that inside was cozy and warm. She begged her mom to take her in, and her mom agreed. + +Inside the library, Alice saw a giant fireplace with a bright orange fire melting inside. She ran to it and waved her small hands in front of the flames. + +"This fire is so warm mommy," said Alice. + +"Yes, it's nice and toasty," her mom replied with a smile. + +Alice and her mom stayed in the library until the outside was no longer icy. When it was time to leave, Alice gave the melting fire one last wave goodbye. +John and his mom went on a journey together. They packed a bag with food and drove to the park. On the way, they saw a fat cat by the side of the road. John was very excited and asked his mom if he could borrow the cat for their journey. His mom said, "No, the cat will have to stay where he is. He looks happy there." + +John was disappointed. He looked around the park and saw a fat bird. He said, "Mom, can I borrow that bird?" His mom said, "No, the bird is too big to bring with us on our journey. We have to leave him here too." + +John frowned and thought for a moment. Then he saw a fat butterfly. He asked, "Mom, can I borrow that?" His mom laughed and said, "No, John. The butterfly can't go with us. He has to stay here and fly around the park." + +John smiled and said, "Okay, I understand now. He needs to stay here. I won't borrow him!" John and his mom enjoyed the rest of their journey together. +One day, Emily and her mom were walking in the park. Emily was so excited to be out in the park, she spun around and around until she got so dizzy! She laughed and was so happy that she couldn't stop spinning. + +"Mom, can I have some milk?" Emily asked. Her mom smiled and handed her a big carton of milk. Emily thanked her mom and took big sips of the milk, enjoying the cold and creamy taste. + +"Emily, why don't you go spin on the tire swing?" her mom suggested. Emily took one last sip of milk and ran over to the tire swing. She jumped into the tire and began swinging back and forth. She was spinning so slow and she could feel the gentle breeze on her face. + +"I'm having so much fun!" Emily exclaimed. Her mom laughed and agreed, "Yes, it looks like you are having a great time!" +Once there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was three years old and he loved to run around and make noise. One day, Tom's parents decided to go shopping and left him home with his big sister, Wendy. "Be a good boy, Tom!" they said, as they left the house. + +Tom was so excited! He wanted to play with Wendy, and so he ran around making as much noise as he could. But Wendy didn't like it at all. + +"Tom, stop it!" she shouted. "I'm trying to make a cake in the oven and your noise is making it hard for me to concentrate". + +But Tom just kept running and shouting. "Tom, STOP!" said Wendy hopelessly. + +Suddenly, Tom stopped and ran over to his big sister. He gave her a big hug and said, "I'm sorry Wendy, I didn't mean to be noisy. I just wanted to play with you!" + +Wendy smiled and hugged Tom back. "That's OK Tom," said Wendy. "It's better to be nice than noisy!" + +Tom and Wendy finished baking the cake together, and it tasted delicious. From then on, Tom learned that being kind and considerate to other people is much better than being noisy and disruptive. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She liked to kick things. The girl had so much fun every time she kicked something. One day, she saw a funny shaped rock. She wanted to kick it, because it looked funny. + +"Hey rock!" she said. "Let me kick you!" + +But the rock didn't answer. The little girl was so intrigued. She wanted to know why the rock did not answer her. She came a bit closer and saw something funny. It was a funny little caterpillar! + +"Hi caterpillar," said the girl. "Would it be ok if I kicked you?" + +The caterpillar nodded, so the girl kicked him. He jumped around a bit and then flew away. The girl smiled and laughed. She had so much fun kicking the funny caterpillar. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, white as snow and full of joy. She loved going on adventures and that's what she decided to do one day. + +The little girl walked until she found a large field full of beautiful flowers and loads of space to play. She was running around the field, enjoying the breeze when she spotted a bird on the other side. + +She started walking closer but as she got closer, the bird flapped its wings and flew away. The little girl wanted to catch the bird, so she started running and chasing it. + +The bird turned around a bush and the little girl got stuck. Nothing was happening no matter how hard she tried. On the other side she see the bird's nest and thought she could get to it if she tried hard enough. With no other option left she decided to take a leap of faith and take a jump over the bush. + +The bush had a big prickly flower that made the little girl gasp. When the little girl leapt over, instead of landing on the other side she crashed into a big bush and got stuck. + +The little girl started crying because she was so scared. After some time she finally found her voice and called for help. Suddenly an old man in a white shirt appeared and knelt down by the little girl. He softly asked the little girl if she wanted to be released and without hesitation the little girl said yes. + +The old man +Once upon a time, there was a little kitten. The kitten had a coat of soft, furry fur. Every morning the kitten would stand up, stretch and play. She was very flexible and could bend her body any way she wanted. + +One day, the kitten was feeling especially playful. She started to jump up, stretch and do flips. The kitten was having so much fun that she didn't know when to stop. She'd stretch her furry coat in all directions and wiggle her tail. + +Finally, the kitten got tired and lay down in the sun. She felt happy and contented, stretching in the warmth of the sunshine. The end. +Once upon a time there was a large mall. It had many wonderful things to explore, but one of the best parts was the bakery. Every day, the bakery offered delicious treats for sale. Today, a little three year old was visiting the mall. He loved shopping and exploring, but the bakery was especially exciting for him. + +The little boy couldn't help but salivate over all of the treats. He asked his mom if he could buy something from the bakery. + +"No," she said. "I'm sorry, sweetheart. We don't have enough money for that today." + +The little boy's face was sad, but then his mom had a great idea. She asked the nice baker if they could borrow some of the ingredients to bake their own treats. The baker said yes and gave them what they needed. + +The three year old and his mom went home, and they spent the afternoon baking together. The little boy was so proud of his creation! With the ingredients they got from the large mall, they were able to make an even bigger and better treat than they could have bought at the bakery. +Molly and her mommy were walking in the park. Molly saw a big and beautiful flower. She was amazed! + +"Mommy, what kind of flower is that?" she asked. + +"That's a famous flower," replied her mommy. + +Molly was even more excited. She bent down to touch it carefully. She touched the petals and smelled it. She felt so happy! + +Molly's mommy was very proud of her. She said, "It's important to care for flowers, Molly. That's why this flower is famous. It's so beautiful when it's cared for." + +Molly smiled and said, "I will always take care of this flower mommy." + +Her mommy beamed and said, "Yes, that's my girl. You're so thoughtful!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Bob and Ben. Bob had a penny, and he wanted to show it to his friend Ben. + +"Look Ben!" said Bob, pointing to his penny. +"Wow!" Ben replied. + +Bob then pick up a stick and said, "Look Ben, I'm going to shoot this penny!" +Bob pointed the stick at the penny and shot it into the air. + +The penny flew high and kept going until it reached the bald man walking along the path. +The bald man stopped and looked around, but he couldn't see the penny. + +Bob and Ben ran to the man and said, "We shot your penny!" +The bald man smiled and said, "Thank you for helping me find it!" + +Bob and Ben were so happy that they had been able to help the bald man! +One day, a bright bird was looking for some herbs for dinner. He flew around and saw a lot of green plants. He chose some and flew back to his nest. + +The bird said to himself, "I'm so happy. I have my herbs for dinner!" + +But then a big owl flew up to him. The owl said in a deep voice, "Give me those herbs!" + +The bird bowed his head, scared. He didn't want to lose the herbs. + +But the owl was too strong. He took the herbs away. + +The bird was sad. He didn't have any herbs for dinner. He wanted to cry, but he couldn't. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy. He was very polite. He liked playing games and exploring outside. One day, he was out in the garden and found a penny on the ground. He was so excited because he had never seen something so shiny! + +So the boy decided to shoot the penny with his toy gun. He aimed and shot and suddenly the penny flew up in the sky! It spun and twirled so high that he could barely see it anymore. The boy waved goodbye to the penny as it slowly disappeared. + +Even though he was now penniless, the polite boy experienced a wonderful time. He knew the penny was now somewhere safe, and that made him happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a weak plant. It was so weak, it couldn't grow and it was very sad. One day, a little girl saw the poor plant. She wanted to help the plant become happy again. So, she smiled and leaned over to give the plant a big kiss. + +At once, the plant started to grow and grow. Soon, it was the tallest and strongest plant in the garden. The little girl was so pleased. The weak plant was happy too. + +Every day, the young girl would come back to see the plant and give it a big kiss. This made it even stronger. The plant and the little girl became best friends and were very happy. + +The End! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pet cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was very soft and loved to cuddle with Lily. Lily loved Fluffy very much. + +One day, Lily and Fluffy went for a walk in the park. It was a peaceful day and the sun was shining. They saw many birds and flowers. But suddenly, Fluffy started to complain. He didn't like the noise from the cars on the road. + +Lily picked up Fluffy and they walked to a quiet spot in the park. Fluffy was happy again and purred with contentment. Lily realized that sometimes pets can get upset, but it's important to find a peaceful place to make them happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and wear his favorite red hat. One day, Timmy saw an old man walking down the street with a cane. Timmy thought the cane was incredible because it had a shiny silver handle. + +"Hello, sir! What's your name?" Timmy asked the old man. + +"My name is Mr. Johnson," replied the old man. "And what's your name, young man?" + +"My name is Timmy," said Timmy. "I like your cane. Can I hold it?" + +"Of course, you can," said Mr. Johnson. "But be careful, it's very special to me." + +Timmy held the cane and walked around with it. He felt like a grown-up. "This is incredible! I wish I had a cane like this," said Timmy. + +"Well, Timmy, when you get older, maybe you can have a cane of your own," said Mr. Johnson. + +Timmy smiled and gave the cane back to Mr. Johnson. "Thank you for letting me hold your incredible cane," said Timmy. + +"You're welcome, Timmy. It was nice to meet you," said Mr. Johnson as he continued on his way. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with his toy mice and yarn balls. One day, Mittens decided to go on an adventure. He wanted to be a pirate and sail the seven seas! + +Mittens built a pirate ship out of cardboard boxes and set sail in his backyard pool. He wore a bandana on his head and an eye patch over one eye. Mittens pretended to be a pirate for a while, but soon he got tired. He decided to quit being a pirate and go take a nap in his cozy bed. + +From then on, Mittens was happy just being a furry cat and playing with his toys. He never wanted to be a pirate again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy in the kitchen. One day, they decided to make yummy cookies together. Lily helped mix the ingredients and put them in the oven to cook. + +After they finished baking, they went outside to see the beautiful view of the mountains. Lily saw a big bird flying high in the sky and she pointed at it. "Look, mommy! A bird!" she said. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise and became fearful. "What was that?" she asked her mommy. "It's just thunder," her mommy replied. "Don't worry, I'm here to keep you safe." And they hugged each other tightly until the storm passed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mommy. Suddenly, she saw a mysterious man sitting on a bench. He had a big pocket on his jacket. + +Lily was curious and asked her mommy, "Who is that man with the big pocket?" Her mommy said, "I don't know, but let's go say hello." They walked up to the man and he offered them some candy from his pocket. + +Lily's mommy said, "No thank you, we don't accept candy from strangers." The man got angry and said, "Why not? I'm just trying to be nice." But Lily's mommy said, "It's not safe to take candy from someone we don't know." + +The man realized his mistake and apologized. He said, "I'm sorry, you're right. I shouldn't have offered you candy like that." Lily's mommy smiled and said, "It's okay, let's all be friends." And they all went for a walk together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went to a bakery to buy a muffin. Lily was so happy when her mom gave her the muffin to eat. She took a big bite and said, "Mmm, this muffin is yummy!" + +Suddenly, Lily saw a boy who looked nervous. She asked him, "What's wrong?" The boy said, "I'm nervous because I have to give a speech in front of my class today." Lily said, "Don't be nervous. You can do it!" + +After the boy gave his speech, Lily went up to him and said, "You did a great job! Let's celebrate with a drink." They went to get some juice and drank it together. Lily felt happy that she made a new friend and helped him feel less nervous. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play in the rain. One day, he put on his orange shoes and ran outside. The rain was coming down hard and he jumped in a big puddle. He made a big splash and his shoes got wet. Timmy laughed and ran around some more. + +Suddenly, he saw a little frog sitting in the puddle. Timmy wanted to play with the frog, so he splashed some water towards it. The frog jumped away and Timmy chased after it. He ran and splashed through the puddles until he caught the frog. Timmy picked up the frog and showed it to his mommy. She smiled and said, "What a fun adventure you had in your orange shoes!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was cleaning the house with her mom using a mop. Suddenly, the mop got stuck on a chair and Lily got angry. She tried to pull it, but it wouldn't come off. + +Lily's mom came to help, but she accidentally knocked over a vase. The vase broke into many pieces and Lily's mom got angry too. They both felt upset and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, Lily's dad came home and saw what happened. He knew how to fix the situation. He quickly zipped to the store and bought a new vase. When he came back, he hugged Lily and her mom and said everything was going to be okay. They all worked together to clean up the broken vase and the stuck mop. In the end, they were happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park and play on the slide. One day, she met a little boy named Max. Max wanted to play too, but Lily didn't want to share the slide. + +Max said, "Can I please slide too? It looks like so much fun!" + +Lily replied, "No, it's mine! I don't want to share." + +Max was sad and walked away. Lily felt bad and realized that sharing is important. She ran after Max and said, "I'm sorry. You can slide with me. It's more fun when we play together." + +They both went down the slide together and had so much fun. Afterward, they shared some yummy snacks and became good friends. Lily learned that sharing is caring and it's always more fun to have friends to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest and eat carrots. One day, Benny was hopping around when he saw a little birdie sitting on a branch. + +"Hi there," said Benny. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm trying to keep my nest warm," said the birdie. "It's getting dark and my babies need to sleep." + +Benny felt gentle and wanted to help the birdie. "I can keep your nest warm," he said. "I have a warm fur coat." + +"Thank you, Benny," said the birdie. "That's very kind of you." + +So Benny snuggled up to the nest and kept it warm all night. In the morning, the birdie's babies were happy and chirping. + +"Thank you, Benny," said the birdie. "You are such a gentle bunny." + +Benny felt happy and proud. He had made new friends and helped them sleep well. From that day on, Benny always kept an eye out for his feathered friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the earth. One day, he saw a fierce lion in the forest. Timmy was scared and ran away. + +His mom asked, "What's wrong Timmy? Why are you running?" + +Timmy said, "Mom, I saw a fierce lion! He was big and scary." + +His mom said, "Oh, I understand. Lions can be very scary. Let's stay inside for now and play some games." + +Timmy felt better knowing his mom understood why he was scared. He played games with his mom and forgot about the fierce lion. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck. The duck lived in a pond with many other ducks. The pond was near a big bridge. The bridge was very long and made of wood. The little duck liked to swim under the bridge. + +One day, the little duck saw a big bird. The bird was very uncomfortable. The little duck asked the bird if it belonged under the bridge. The bird said no and flew away. + +The little duck was sad. It wanted to help the uncomfortable bird. So, the little duck tried to fly to the bird. But the little duck couldn't fly. It fell into the water and got hurt. The other ducks tried to help, but it was too late. The little duck didn't make it. + +From then on, the other ducks remembered the little duck who tried to help the uncomfortable bird. They named the bridge after the little duck, so everyone would remember it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved watching videos on his tablet. One day, he was so hungry that he forgot to turn off his tablet and went to eat his lunch. When he came back, the tablet had no battery left. Timmy was sad because he couldn't watch any more videos. But then he remembered that he had a DVD player and some movies. He watched his favorite movie and ate his lunch. Timmy was happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her mommy. One day, they saw a long green vine growing up the side of the house. Lily's mommy said, "Let's observe the vine and see how it grows." + +Lily watched as the vine climbed higher and higher. She felt uncomfortable when she saw a bug crawling on it. But her mommy told her that bugs like to crawl on vines because they are their home. + +Lily learned that vines are special plants that grow and give a home to bugs. From that day on, she always observed the vines in her garden and felt happy knowing that they were helping the bugs. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play outside and eat carrots. One day, Fluffy was playing outside when he saw a big, scary bird. Fluffy got very scared and ran away. He didn't know where to go, so he went underground to hide. + +While Fluffy was underground, he met a friendly mole named Moley. Moley was very dependable and made Fluffy feel safe. Fluffy told Moley about the scary bird and how he was still very scared. Moley said, "Don't worry, Fluffy. I'll comfort you and keep you safe underground until the scary bird goes away." + +Fluffy was very happy to have a friend like Moley. They spent the day playing and eating carrots together underground. When it was time for Fluffy to go home, he said goodbye to Moley and thanked him for being such a good friend. From that day on, Fluffy knew that he could always depend on Moley to comfort him when he was scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the store with her mommy. At the store, Lily saw a big, juicy peach. She wanted to eat it so badly! + +But, Lily knew it was not honest to take the peach without paying for it. So, she asked her mommy to buy it for her. Her mommy said yes, and they went to the cashier to pay for the peach. + +Lily was very happy that she got to do the right thing and enjoy her yummy peach too. From that day on, she always remembered to be honest and do the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play outside in the sun. One day, it was very hot outside and Teddy's mom told him to be careful and not get too hot. + +Teddy went outside to play with his friend, a little bunny named Benny. They played tag and hide-and-seek until it was time for Benny to go home. + +As Benny was leaving, he said to Teddy, "I worry that I forgot something at your house." Teddy replied, "Don't worry, I'll pack it up and bring it to you tomorrow." + +Teddy went inside and packed up Benny's toy car. He was excited to bring it to Benny the next day and make him happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved hats and had a big collection of them. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy a new hat. Lily saw a hat she liked, but it was too expensive. She looked around and found a hat that was cheap and pretty too. + +Lily had to decide which hat to buy. She thought about it for a long time. Finally, she decided to buy the cheap hat because it was still pretty and she could save her money for something else. When she got home, she put on her new hat and felt very happy. She knew she had made a good decision. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to create things. She would draw pictures with her crayons and build towers with her blocks. One day, she decided she wanted to create something furry. + +Lily went outside to wait for her friend, a fluffy white cat named Snowball. When Snowball arrived, Lily asked her if she could help her create something furry. Snowball meowed and rubbed her furry body against Lily's leg. + +Lily got an idea and asked Snowball if she could use some of her fur to create a furry bracelet. Snowball agreed and Lily carefully collected some of her fur. She used some string to tie the fur together and created the softest, furriest bracelet she had ever seen. + +Lily showed Snowball her creation and they both purred with happiness. "Thank you for helping me create something furry, Snowball," Lily said. "Anytime, Lily," Snowball replied. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest and climb on the big logs. One day, she found a log that was very expensive. It was smooth and shiny, and she loved it. + +Lily decided to take the log home with her. But when she got home, her mommy saw the log and said it wasn't hers to take. Lily was sad because she loved the log so much. + +The next day, Lily went back to the forest and found a different log. She named it "Loggy" and played with it every day. It wasn't as expensive as the other log, but Lily loved it just as much. She learned that it's not about how much something costs, but how much you love it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to make a pretty picture, but she needed scissors to cut out some shapes. She asked her mommy for the scissors, and her mommy gave them to her. + +Lily started cutting out the shapes, but she accidentally cut her finger. She started crying, but her mommy told her to stay calm. + +After her mommy put a bandage on her finger, Lily finished her picture. It was very pretty, and she was very proud of it. She showed it to her mommy and daddy, and they said it was wonderful. + +Lily was happy that she got to make her picture, even though she got a little hurt. She learned that it's important to be careful with scissors, and to stay calm when things don't go exactly right. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to peek at his toys on the shelf. He would climb on a chair and look at them every day. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's toys on the shelf and said, "Wow Timmy, you have so many toys! I wish I had as many as you." Timmy felt a little jealous because he thought Billy had cooler toys than him. But then Timmy said, "Do you want to play with my toys? We can play together!" Billy was happy and they played with the toys on the shelf all day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy snacks, but she always wanted more. One day, she went to the refrigerator and saw a cake. She wanted to eat it all by herself, but her mom said no. + +Lily got upset and went to her room. She could hear her tummy growling, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. Later that day, Lily's mom gave her a piece of the cake. It was so yummy! Lily realized that it was better to listen to her mom and share her snacks with others. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to share and be kind to others. She also learned that sometimes it's better to wait and listen to others before making decisions. And every time she heard her tummy growling, she knew that there would always be something yummy to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her yard, where she had a swing and a sandbox. One day, her friend Timmy came to play with her. + +"Hi Lily, what are you doing?" asked Timmy. + +"I'm playing in my yard. Do you want to play too?" replied Lily. + +"Yes, please! Can we play in the sandbox?" asked Timmy. + +"Sure, let's pour the sand in the box. It's very thick and we can make a castle!" said Lily. + +So they played together, pouring sand and building a castle. They had so much fun that they forgot the time and when it started to get dark, Lily's mom came out and called them in for dinner. They were both very hungry and tired from all the playing. They went inside and had a delicious meal together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she was running around when she saw a green leaf fall from a tree. + +"Look, Mama! A leaf fell!" she said excitedly. + +"Yes, Lily. Leaves fall in the autumn," her Mama replied. + +Lily picked up the leaf and showed it to her Mama. "Can we return it to the tree?" she asked. + +Mama smiled and said, "No, Lily. The leaf has fallen and can't go back to the tree. But we can find a nice spot for it to rest on the ground." + +Lily nodded and they found a cozy spot for the leaf. She was happy to have helped the leaf find a new home. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named John. John was very humble and always helped others. One day, John saw a leak in his neighbor's house. He went to tell his neighbor about it. + +"Hello, neighbor. I see a leak in your house. Do you need help fixing it?" John asked. + +"Thank you, John. I don't know how to fix it. Can you help me?" the neighbor replied. + +"Of course! Let me kneel down and take a look at it," John said as he got down on his knees. + +John fixed the leak and his neighbor was very grateful. "Thank you so much, John. You are a good friend," the neighbor said. + +John smiled and replied, "No problem, neighbor. It's always good to help each other." +One day, Billy wanted to go for a ride in his wagon. He pulled it out of the garage and started to walk down the street. Suddenly, his friend Tommy jumped out from behind a tree and yelled, "Surprise!" Billy was happy to see his friend and asked him if he wanted to ride in the wagon. + +Tommy said yes and they both climbed in. They rode down the street, laughing and having fun. But then, Billy's wagon hit a big rock and they both fell out. Tommy got frustrated because he scraped his knee and his pants were torn. + +Billy tried to help him up, but then he saw that the wagon was broken too. He felt sad and frustrated too. They both went home, sad that their fun ride had ended badly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a little mouse in her house. The mouse was very noisy and ran around the house. Lily observed the mouse and thought it was very cute. She wanted to play with it but her mommy said it's not safe. So, Lily watched the mouse from a distance and enjoyed its company. The mouse eventually ran away, and Lily was sad but happy that she got to observe it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to dance and sing to the rhythm of the music. One day, he went outside to play and it started to rain. Timmy got all wet and his clothes became very wet too. He went inside and asked his mom to dry his clothes. + +"Mommy, can you please dry my clothes?" Timmy requested. + +His mom put his clothes in the dryer and turned it on. Timmy heard the rhythm of the dryer and started to dance to it. Suddenly, the dryer caught on fire! Timmy's mom tried to put it out but it was too late. The house burned down and Timmy and his family lost everything. + +Timmy was very sad and didn't understand what had happened. He wished he could dance and sing again, but now he had nowhere to do it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch movies with his dad. One day, they watched a movie about a hero who saved the day. Timmy thought the hero was very cool. + +After the movie, Timmy asked his dad, "Can I be a hero too?" His dad replied, "Of course you can, Timmy. But being a hero means being reliable and helping others when they need it." + +Timmy thought about what his dad said and decided he wanted to be a reliable hero. The next day, he helped his little sister tie her shoes and gave his mom a hug when she was feeling sad. + +His family was so proud of him for being a reliable hero. Timmy smiled and knew that being a hero didn't mean having superpowers, it meant being kind and helpful to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and look for treasure. One day, he found a shiny rock that he thought was a treasure. He showed it to his mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I found treasure!" His mom smiled and said, "That's a pretty rock, Timmy. But it's not treasure. Treasure is something very special, like a chest full of gold and jewels." + +Timmy frowned and felt a little hurt that his rock wasn't treasure. But then he remembered that he still had his rock and it made him happy. He said to his mom, "I still like my rock, even if it's not treasure." His mom hugged him and said, "That's the spirit, Timmy. Sometimes the things we think are treasures turn out to be something even better." And Timmy smiled, knowing that his rock was still special to him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the mud and get her hands dirty. One day, she went to play with her friend, Timmy. Timmy didn't like to get dirty and he didn't want to play with Lily. + +Lily asked, "Do you want to play in the mud with me, Timmy?" + +Timmy shook his head and said, "No, I don't like to get dirty." + +Lily wondered why Timmy didn't like to get dirty. She said, "I like to get dirty. It's fun!" + +Timmy disagreed and said, "I don't like it. It's yucky." + +Lily didn't understand why Timmy didn't like to get dirty, but she didn't want to argue. She went to play in the mud by herself. Timmy watched her for a while and then decided to join her. They both had fun playing in the mud together, even though Timmy didn't like to get dirty. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with a red roof. Inside the house, there lived three little bears. They liked to play together, but sometimes they would argue about toys. One day, Mama Bear said, "You must share your toys, my little bears." + +The three little bears decided to go for a walk. They walked slow and looked at the pretty flowers. They saw a bird with a broken wing and decided to help. They shared their snacks with the bird and made a little nest for it on the roof of their house. + +When they got home, Mama Bear was so happy to see the bird. She said, "You were very kind to share your snacks and make a home for the bird. That's what friends do, they share and help each other." The three little bears felt proud of themselves and hugged each other. From that day on, they always shared their toys and snacks and played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Brownie. Brownie lived in a big forest with his friends, the birds and the rabbits. One Tuesday, Brownie decided to have a picnic with his friends. He brought a big basket filled with yummy fruits and sandwiches. But he forgot to bring plates and napkins. + +Brownie asked his friends if they knew how to fold paper to make plates and napkins. The birds and rabbits didn't know how, but Brownie taught them how to fold. They all had fun folding and making plates and napkins. They had a great picnic and enjoyed the beautiful day in the forest. From that day on, they always remembered to bring paper and fold it into plates and napkins for their picnics. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She went to class every day with her friends. One day, her teacher gave them a puzzle to solve. Lily tried and tried, but she couldn't solve it. She felt sad and wanted to give up, but her friend Jack was persistent. He kept trying and trying, and finally solved the puzzle. Lily was so happy for Jack and proud of herself for not giving up. She learned that even when things are hard, it's important to remain patient and keep trying. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike around the park with her friends. One day, Lily's friend Sarah got a new bike that was bigger and faster than hers. Lily felt jealous because she wanted a new bike too. + +As they were riding, they saw a big dog that looked like a threat. They got scared and stopped riding. But then, Lily remembered her dad had taught her how to scare away dogs. She yelled at the dog and it ran away. + +Lily felt proud of herself for being brave and protecting her friends. They continued riding their bikes around the park and had a lot of fun together. From that day on, Lily realized that being brave was more important than having the newest bike. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big blue ocean. One day, Nemo met a friendly octopus named Ollie. + +"Hi there, Nemo! Do you want to swim with me?" asked Ollie. + +"Yes, please!" replied Nemo happily. + +As they swam together, they saw a big boat with people on it. The people were going to the grocery store. Nemo and Ollie decided to follow them. + +Inside the grocery store, Nemo saw a dull can of tuna fish. "That looks boring," said Nemo. + +Ollie replied, "Yes, it does look dull. But it's still yummy to eat!" + +Nemo and Ollie had a fun adventure that day and they learned that even dull things can be enjoyable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and would often peek into her mother's closet to find new outfits. One day, while playing dress-up, Lily accidentally broke a hanger. She felt sad and scared that her mom would be angry. + +Lily tried to fix the hanger, but it wasn't strong enough to hold up her mom's clothes. She knew she had to tell her mom what happened, but she was too scared. Finally, Lily mustered up the courage to tell her mom the truth. + +To Lily's surprise, her mom wasn't angry. Instead, she hugged Lily and told her it was okay. They worked together to find a new hanger and fix the clothes. Lily learned that it's always better to be honest and that even when things break, they can be fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird was very wise. He liked to fly high in the sky and see everything below him. One day, the bird saw a little boy who was crying. The bird wanted to help the boy, so he flew down and landed on the boy's shoulder. The boy stopped crying and smiled at the bird. The bird felt happy that he could help. + +Suddenly, the bird saw a big dog running towards the boy. The bird knew that the dog might hurt the boy, so he flapped his wings and made loud noises to stop the dog. The dog heard the noises and stopped running. The bird had saved the boy from harm. The boy was very happy and thanked the wise bird for helping him. From that day on, the bird and the boy were friends and they played together every day. +There was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a humble little bird flying in the sky. She wanted to be friends with the bird, so she called out its name. The bird heard her and flew down to her. They became friends and played together all day. + +As the sun started to set, Lily knew it was time to go home. She said goodbye to her new friend and started to walk away. But then, she remembered something. She had some seeds in her pocket that she wanted to give to the bird. She turned around and passed the seeds to the bird. The bird was happy and chirped a thank you to Lily. + +From that day on, Lily and the bird passed by each other often and always stopped to say hello. They were the best of friends and loved spending time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat tuna sandwiches. One day, her mom made her a tuna sandwich for lunch. But Lily didn't want to eat it. + +"I don't like tuna," she said. + +Her mom replied, "But it's good for you. You should try it." + +Lily resisted at first, but then she took a bite. To her surprise, she actually liked it! She was glad that she tried something new. + +From that day on, Lily ate tuna sandwiches all the time and was glad that she gave it a chance. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike with the shiny wheel. One day, she went to the park with her bike and played with her friends. But when it was time to go home, she couldn't find her bike. She looked everywhere but it was gone. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She went home and told her mom. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. We will remember to look for it tomorrow." The next day, they went back to the park and found her bike. Lily was so happy but also ashamed because she forgot to lock it up. She promised to always remember to lock her bike from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color purple and wore it every day. One day, Lily went to a meeting with her mommy. At the meeting, the grown-ups were talking and Lily didn't understand what they were saying. She felt sad and bored. + +After the meeting, Lily asked her mommy why she couldn't understand what the grown-ups were saying. Her mommy explained that the grown-ups were talking about things that were too hard for her to understand. But she also said that it was okay not to understand everything and that she would learn more when she got older. + +Lily learned that it's okay not to understand everything and that she should keep trying to learn new things. From that day on, Lily wore her purple dress with pride and was excited to go to more meetings with her mommy, even if she didn't understand everything. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, Lily went to visit her grandma. + +Grandma had a big mystery for Lily to solve. She had lost her favorite necklace and couldn't find it anywhere. Lily was a very thoughtful girl, and she wanted to help her grandma find the necklace. + +Lily asked, "Where did you last have it, Grandma?" + +"I don't remember, dear. That's the mystery," replied Grandma. + +Lily thought and thought, and then she had an idea. "Let's check under the couch cushions! Maybe it's hiding there." + +They searched and searched, and finally, they found the necklace! Grandma was so happy and proud of Lily for being so helpful and well-behaved. They celebrated by having some yummy cookies and milk. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max liked to play in the park with his ball. One day, Max saw a little bird that was hurt and needed help. Max knew he had to save the bird, so he ran to get some equipment to help the bird. + +Max found a box and some string to make a little nest for the bird. He also found some water and food to give to the bird. Max was happy to help the bird and he watched over it until it felt better. + +But one day, Max forgot to watch over the bird and it flew away. Max was sad that he couldn't keep the bird safe. The moral of the story is that it's important to always watch over the things you save, so they don't get hurt again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. One day, he saw a big, strong ant crawling on the ground. Timmy was so excited to see the insect that he ran to his mom and said, "Mommy, come look at the big, strong ant!" + +His mom came outside and saw the ant too. "Wow, that is a very strong insect," she said. "I bet it can carry a lot of things." + +Timmy wanted to play with the ant, but his mom reminded him that insects are better off living in their own homes. "Let's go inside and find something else to do," she said. + +Timmy was a little sad, but he knew his mom was right. He said goodbye to the strong insect and went inside to play with his toys. Even though he couldn't play with the ant, he was still excited to have seen such a cool bug. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue was very weak because he didn't eat much. One day, Blue met a friendly rabbit named Brown. Brown asked Blue, "Why are you so weak?" Blue replied, "I don't eat much because I don't like the food here." + +Brown said, "I know what can help you! You should try some cocoa. It's very yummy and gives you energy to fly." Blue was curious and asked, "What is cocoa?" Brown explained, "Cocoa is a drink made from chocolate. It's sweet and delicious." + +So, Brown took Blue to his burrow and made him a cup of cocoa. Blue drank it all and felt much better. He felt so good that he started to fly around the burrow. Brown was happy to see his new friend flying. From that day on, Blue would always drink cocoa before flying. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant who was very angry. He was so angry that he was stomping his feet and making loud noises. A little girl saw the elephant and asked, "Why are you so angry, Mr. Elephant?" + +The elephant replied, "I am lost and cannot find my way home. Can you help me, little girl?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Of course, I will help you find your way home." She took the elephant's trunk and led him back to his home. The elephant was very happy and thanked the little girl for her help. + +From that day on, the elephant and the little girl became good friends. Whenever the elephant was lost or angry, the little girl would help him and make him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tube in her nose to help her breathe. Lily didn't like the tube because it made her feel uncomfortable. She was impatient and wanted it to come out. + +One day, Lily's mom took her to the doctor to take out the tube. But when the doctor tried to take it out, Lily started to weep. She was scared and didn't want the tube to come out. The doctor told her it would be quick and she would feel much better without it. + +Lily wiped away her tears and took a deep breath. The doctor gently removed the tube and Lily felt much better. She was happy and smiled at her mom. From that day on, Lily could breathe on her own and didn't need the tube anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft blanket that she loved to snuggle with. One day, Lily's mom gave her a folder to hold her drawings. + +Lily's friend, Max, came over to play. Max saw the folder and asked, "What's that?" + +Lily replied, "It's my folder. I put my drawings inside." + +Max said, "Can I see your drawings?" + +Lily said, "Sure!" and opened the folder. They looked at the drawings together and talked about them. + +After they were done, Max said, "Your drawings are so pretty, Lily. Can I borrow your folder to put my drawings in?" + +Lily thought about it and said, "Okay, but be careful with it. It's special to me." + +Max promised to be careful and thanked Lily for letting him borrow the folder. They continued to play together, happy to have shared and talked about their drawings. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to visit her grandma. Grandma's home was in a hot place where the sun always shined. Lily loved to visit her grandma because she was very nice and always had fun things to do. + +One day, Lily and her grandma went outside to play. They played with a ball, ran around, and laughed a lot. It was so hot outside that they got very thirsty. So, they went back inside the home to get a cold drink. + +After drinking their cold drinks, Lily and her grandma sat down to rest. They talked about all the fun they had and how much they loved each other. When it was time for Lily to go back to her own home, she gave her grandma a big hug and said, "I can't wait to visit you again!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. One sunny day, Sue went to the park to play. There, she met a naughty squirrel. The squirrel was running around and making a mess. It was very funny, but Sue knew that the squirrel should not be naughty. + +Sue said to the squirrel, "You should not be naughty. Let's play nice together." The squirrel stopped being naughty and they played together. They ran, jumped, and laughed. Sue and the squirrel became very good friends. + +After playing for a long time, Sue and the squirrel got hungry. Sue took out her lunch and found a napkin. She shared her food with the squirrel, and they used the napkin to clean their hands. The squirrel learned that it was better to be nice and not naughty. They played together all day, and from that day on, Sue and the squirrel were the best of friends. +One day, a boy named Tim wanted to go on a trip. He asked his mom, "Can we go on a trip, please?" His mom said, "Yes, but it will be a hard trip." Tim was very happy and accepted the hard trip. + +On the trip, Tim and his mom went up a big hill. It was hard for Tim to walk up the hill. He felt tired. His mom said, "Keep going, Tim. You can do it!" Tim tried very hard and made it to the top of the hill. They saw a beautiful view. + +At the end of the trip, Tim and his mom went back home. Tim was proud of himself for finishing the hard trip. His mom said, "Good job, Tim! You did it!" They both smiled and were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to go to the park. One day, he saw an old man with a cane. The man looked sad. Tim walked up to him and said, "Hi! Why are you sad?" + +The old man looked at Tim and said, "My cane is dead. It was a magic cane, and it helped me walk. Now, I can't walk well." Tim felt bad for the old man. He wanted to help him. Tim thought and thought. Then, he had an idea. + +Tim said, "I know! Let's go to the magic tree in the park. Maybe it can help your cane." The old man agreed, and they went to the magic tree. Tim touched the tree and asked it to help the old man's cane. Suddenly, the cane was alive again! + +The old man was happy, and he could walk well again. He thanked Tim and said, "You are a good boy. Thank you for helping me." Tim smiled and said, "You're welcome! I'm glad I could help." And they both played in the park, happy and full of joy. +Once upon a time, there was a generous girl named Amy. Amy loved to share her toys and food with her friends. One day, Amy found a big mushroom in her garden. She was very excited. + +Amy ran to her friend, Tim, and said, "Look at this big mushroom I found! Let's share it!" Tim was excited too. They decided to have a picnic with the mushroom. + +At the picnic, Amy and Tim shared the mushroom with all their friends. They all had a fun day, playing and eating together. The big mushroom made everyone happy. And they all thanked Amy for being so generous. +Once upon a time, there was a little sheep named Fluffy. Fluffy lived on a big farm with many other animals. They all played together, but Fluffy was too small to play some games. Fluffy wanted to be fit like the big sheep so he could play all the games. + +One day, Fluffy saw a big tree with a swing. Fluffy had a plan to be fit. He would attach a rope to the swing and pull it. Fluffy thought that if he pulled the swing every day, he would become strong like the big sheep. + +Fluffy attached the rope to the swing and started to pull it every day. The other animals watched Fluffy and cheered him on. After some days, Fluffy became fit and strong. He was so happy! Now, Fluffy could play all the games with his friends. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a land far to the east, there was a stubborn little cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play with her ball and chase birds in the sun. She had lots of fun with her friends in the big green park. + +One hot day, Kitty was very thirsty. She looked for water to drink, but she did not want to drink from her bowl at home. Kitty was very stubborn and wanted to find a new place to drink water. So, she went on a big adventure to look for water. + +Kitty walked and walked, and soon she found a small pond in the park. She was so happy to find a new place to drink water. Kitty drank from the pond and felt much better. From that day on, Kitty always went to the pond to drink water, even though her bowl was full at home. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Tim. Tim was very enthusiastic and loved to play all day long. One day, while playing, Tim saw a big box. He was curious about what was inside the box, so he jumped in. + +Inside the box, Tim found a small cut on the side. He thought, "Maybe I can escape through this cut." So, he tried to push the cut open with his little paws. It was not easy, but Tim did not give up. + +Finally, with all his strength, Tim pushed the cut open and escaped from the box. He was so happy and proud of himself. From that day on, Tim knew that he could do anything if he tried hard enough. And he continued to play and have fun every day, always enthusiastic and full of joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was a stubborn boy who liked to do things his way. One day, Tom saw a big step in the park. He wanted to climb it, but it was too high for him. + +Tom asked his friend, Sam, "Can you help me climb the step?" Sam nodded and said, "Yes, I can help you, but we need a plan." They thought and thought, and finally, they had a plan. + +The next day, Tom and Sam went back to the park. They brought a long rope with them. They tied the rope to the top of the step and pulled themselves up. They climbed and climbed, and finally, they reached the top. They were so happy that they did it together! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a fearful boy who did not like to play outside. One day, Tim's mom told him to go outside and play. Tim said, "Okay, Mom." He went to the window and looked out. He saw a big tree and some birds. + +Tim saw a bird in the tree. The bird was singing a beautiful song. Tim wanted to record the bird's song. He found his toy recorder and went outside. He stood under the tree and recorded the bird's song. + +Tim was not fearful anymore. He liked playing outside now. He went back inside and showed his mom the recorder. Tim's mom was happy that he was not fearful anymore. They listened to the bird's song together and smiled. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived a big, hairy bear. The bear had a small, red knife. He used the knife to open yummy fruits and share them with his friends. The bear had many friends, like the little bird, the tiny squirrel, and the baby rabbit. + +One sunny day, the bear was walking in the forest when he met a little girl. The little girl was sad because she could not open her yummy fruit. The bear said, "Hello, little girl. I have a red knife. I can help you open your fruit!" The little girl smiled and said, "Thank you, big, hairy bear!" + +The bear used his red knife to open the fruit for the little girl. They both sat under a big tree and enjoyed the yummy fruit together. The little girl said, "You are very kind, big, hairy bear. I want to be your friend." The bear smiled and said, "I would love that! Let's be friends and share yummy fruits with all our friends in the forest!" And so, the bear, the little girl, and all their friends lived happily in the big, green forest. +One day, a boy named Tim wanted to go to the park. He liked to play on the slide. Tim was very excited to have fun. When he got to the park, he saw a big, messy mud puddle near the slide. Tim did not want to get dirty. + +He tried to think of a way to get to the slide without going through the mud. He saw a big stick and had an idea. Tim put the stick on the ground to make a path over the messy mud. He walked very carefully on the stick. + +But, oh no! Tim slipped and fell into the messy mud. He was sad and dirty. His mom came to help him. She said, "It's okay, Tim. We can clean you up and you can still play on the slide." Tim smiled and they cleaned up the mess. Then, he went on the slide and had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little ball. The ball loved to bounce all day long. It would bounce up and down, left and right. The ball was very happy when it could bounce. + +One day, the ball found a big pan. The pan was amazing! It was shiny and round, just like the ball. The ball decided to bounce on the pan. It was so much fun! + +The ball and the pan became best friends. They played together every day. The ball would bounce on the pan, and they would laugh and have fun. They were the happiest ball and pan in the world. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Kitty. Kitty had a smooth, soft fur that everyone loved to touch. One day, Kitty heard about a meeting with all the animals in the park. + +Kitty went to the meeting and saw many animals like dogs, birds, and squirrels. They all talked about how to make the park a better place for everyone. When it was Kitty's turn to talk, she said she wanted a smooth path to walk on. + +The animals liked Kitty's idea and they all worked together to make a smooth path. Kitty was very happy and said "thank you" to her new friends. From that day on, whenever anyone had a question, Kitty would always be there to answer and help them. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Amy. Amy loved to spend her days playing with her toys and friends. But one night, Amy had a bad dream. It was a nightmare, and it made her very sad. + +The next day, Amy told her friend, Tim, about her nightmare. "I had a bad dream last night," she said. Tim wanted to help Amy. "Let's play a fun game to make you happy again," he said. + +Amy and Tim played all day long. They laughed and had so much fun. When it was time to sleep again, Amy was not scared anymore. She knew that her friend Tim would always be there to help her feel happy. And that night, Amy had sweet dreams and no more nightmares. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant named Andy. Andy lived in the wet soil with his family. They were happy ants, always working together. + +One day, a big rain came to their home. The rain made the soil very wet. The ants did not like the wet soil. They wanted to find a new home that was not wet. + +Andy and his family went on a long walk to find a new home. They saw a big hill with dry soil. They thought it was perfect. But, there was a big spider who lived there. The spider said, "This is my home. You cannot live here." + +Andy was scared, but he did not want to surrender. He had an idea. He told the spider, "If you let us live here, we will help you find food." The spider thought about it and said, "Okay, you can live here with me." + +So, Andy, his family, and the spider lived together on the hill. They all helped each other and were very happy. The ants never had to worry about the wet soil again. +Once upon a time, in a big yard, there was a little puppy. The puppy liked to play all day. It was easy for him to run and jump. He was a happy puppy. + +One day, the puppy saw a big ball near the fence. He wanted to play with the ball. He pushed the ball with his nose. The ball rolled and rolled. It went under a big tree. The puppy tried to get the ball, but he got stuck. + +A girl saw the puppy. She wanted to save him. She pulled and pulled. The puppy was free! He was so happy. The girl and the puppy played with the ball. They had lots of fun. They became best friends. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to the park. She saw a blue bird in the sky. The bird was very pretty. Amy liked the bird a lot. She pointed at the bird and said, "Look, Mommy! A blue bird!" + +Amy's mommy smiled and said, "Yes, that is a pretty blue bird!" They watched the bird fly away. Then, they walked to a little shop. In the shop, they saw many pastries. Amy pointed at a pastry with pink icing. She said, "I want that one, please!" + +Mommy bought the pastry for Amy. They sat on a bench in the park. Amy ate the pastry and it was very yummy. She was happy to have a tasty treat and see a pretty blue bird. It was a good day for Amy and her mommy. +Once upon a time, in a nice little house, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim was a happy boy who loved to play outside. One sunny day, he went to the park with his mom. + +At the park, Tim saw a big tree with lots of pretty leaves. He ran to the tree and started to scatter the leaves with his feet. He laughed as the leaves flew all around him. + +As Tim played, he found a shiny rock under the leaves. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. "Mom, look what I found!" he said. His mom smiled and told him, "That's a special rock, Tim. It can give you one wish." + +Tim thought hard about what he wanted. He wished for a new friend to play with. Suddenly, a little puppy appeared beside him. Tim was so happy and hugged the puppy. From that day on, Tim and his new friend played together every day, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was very adventurous. Tim liked to play with his toy car. One day, he found a big loop in his room. + +Tim wanted his toy car to go through the loop. He showed the loop to his friend, Sam. Sam said, "Wow! That's a big loop! Can your car go through it?" Tim said, "Yes, I think so. Let's try!" + +Tim and Sam tried to make the car go through the loop. They teased the car, saying, "Come on, car! You can do it!" The car went very fast and went through the loop. Tim and Sam were very happy. They played with the loop and the car all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house near a cold road. Every day, she would play with her ball outside. One day, she saw a big hole in the road. + +A man came by and said, "Oh no! This hole is too big! We need to fill it so no one gets hurt." Lily thought about what she could do to help. She ran inside her house and found her toy shovel. + +Lily went outside and started to fill the hole with dirt. The man saw her and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are very kind and helpful." They worked together until the hole was filled. From that day on, Lily learned that helping others is a good thing to do. +One day, a little boy named Tim was very excited. Today was his birthday, and he was going to celebrate at the museum. Tim's mom and dad took him there. They saw big animals, like elephants, and small animals, like bugs. + +At the museum, Tim saw another boy named Sam. Sam was sad because he lost his toy car. Tim wanted to help Sam find his car. Tim asked, "What does your car look like?" Sam said, "It is small and red." + +Tim and Sam looked for the car together. They looked under chairs and behind doors. Finally, they found the red car near the big elephant. Sam was happy, and Tim felt good for helping his new friend. They both had a great day at the museum. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a wise old owl. The owl had many friends who loved him very much. He was kind and always helped his friends when they needed him. He was very good at finding food and knew where to look for it. + +One day, the wise owl's friend, a little squirrel, could not find any food. The squirrel was very hungry and sad. The wise owl saw his friend and wanted to help. He thought of a plan to provide food for the squirrel. + +The wise owl knew where to find some meat for the squirrel. He flew high up in the sky and saw a big tree with meat hanging on it. The wise owl took some meat and brought it back to the little squirrel. The squirrel was very happy and thanked the wise owl for providing the meat. They ate together and had a great time. From that day on, the little squirrel knew that the wise owl would always be there to help him. +Once upon a time, in a big green park, there was a tall tree. The tree gave nice shade. Many kids loved to play under the tree. One sunny day, two friends, Tom and Sue, went to the park to play. + +Tom and Sue played under the tree. They both loved the shade. They looked at the tree and said, "We admire you, tree!" They were grateful for the cool shade. + +But then, a big wind came. The wind wanted to take the shade away. Tom and Sue did not like this. They held hands and said, "No, wind! We want to keep the shade!" The wind stopped, and the shade stayed. Tom and Sue were happy, and they played under the tree all day. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a cat named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to wander around the house and play with her toys. One day, she found a weird, round toy that she had never seen before. She played with it all day long. + +In the kitchen, Fluffy's mom was making a yummy treat. She used cream and other good things to make it. Fluffy could smell the sweet smell from the other room. She stopped playing with her weird toy and ran to the kitchen to see what her mom was doing. + +When the treat was ready, Fluffy's mom put it on a plate for her to eat. Fluffy was so happy and excited to try it. She took a big bite and it was so creamy and delicious. After she finished, Fluffy went back to her weird toy and continued to wander and play around the house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had a book called a diary. She wrote in her diary every day. She wrote about her friends, her toys, and her dog. Amy loved her diary very much. + +One day, Amy's diary seemed to be gone. She looked under her bed, in her toy box, and behind the couch. She could not find it. Amy was very sad. She missed her diary. + +Then, Amy's dog, Spot, found her diary. He brought it to her. Amy was so happy! She gave Spot a big hug. Amy felt like her diary was famous because it was so special to her. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a cat named Tom went outside to play. He saw a big ball and wanted to catch it. Tom ran as fast as he could and jumped to catch the ball. He was very glad when he caught it in his paws. + +Tom saw his friends having a meeting near a big tree. He took the ball with him and went to the meeting. His friends were happy to see the ball and wanted to play with it too. They took turns trying to catch the ball. + +They played and laughed all day long. When it was time to go home, Tom and his friends were tired but very glad. They had a fun day playing catch and promised to have another meeting soon. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful cat named Tom. Tom had white fur and loved to play with his best friend, a little girl named Sue. They played all day long and had lots of fun together. + +One sunny day, Sue wanted to play with her ball. But Tom wanted to play with his toy mouse. They did not agree on what to play with. Sue said, "Let's play with the ball!" Tom shook his head and said, "No, let's play with the mouse!" + +Sue thought for a moment and had an idea. She said, "Why don't we play with both the ball and the mouse?" Tom liked the idea and they played together, taking turns with the ball and the mouse. In the end, they had a great time and were happy they found a way to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to open her toy box and play with her toys. One day, she found a pretty comb inside her toy box. It was blue and shiny, and it made her smile. + +Lily wanted to use the comb on her hair. She opened her toy box wide and looked for her doll with long hair. Lily found the doll and started to comb the doll's hair. It made the doll's hair look very nice and neat. + +Lily was very happy with her new comb. She combed her doll's hair every day. She even showed the comb to her friends when they came over to play. They all liked the comb and took turns using it on their dolls. Lily and her friends had lots of fun with the comb, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tom. Tom liked to walk in the park every day. One day, while walking, Tom found a big piece of metal. + +Tom saw a little girl named Sue. Sue was looking for her metal toy. Tom said, "Is this your metal toy?" Sue looked at the metal and said, "Yes! Thank you, Tom!" + +Tom gave the metal toy to Sue. They both smiled and walked together in the park. From that day on, Tom and Sue became good friends and walked in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bird. The bird loved to fly and sing all day. One day, the bird saw a big tree. The tree was in a new land. The bird wanted to go to the tree. + +The bird flew to the tree. It was a long way. The bird was tired. The bird saw a rock. The bird paused on the rock. The bird knew something fun would happen at the tree. + +When the bird got to the tree, it saw many new friends. The bird was so happy. The bird sang with its new friends. The bird was glad it paused on the rock. The bird loved the new land. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow car named Bumpy. Bumpy loved to drive on the road. One day, Bumpy met a big truck named Grumpy. Grumpy was not happy. + +"Watch out, Bumpy!" said Grumpy. "If you drive too fast, you will destroy the road." + +Bumpy did not listen. He drove faster and faster. The road started to break. Bumpy saw what he did and felt sad. He knew he had to fix the road. + +Bumpy asked Grumpy for help. Together, they fixed the road. Bumpy learned to drive slowly and take care of the road. From that day on, Bumpy and Grumpy became good friends. The moral of the story is to listen to others and take care of the things around us. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mia. She loved to skip everywhere she went. One day, Mia saw something unusual in a tree. It was a parrot! The parrot was very colorful and pretty. + +Mia asked the parrot, "Do you want to be my friend?" The parrot said, "Yes, I would like that!" So, Mia and the parrot played together. They skipped and laughed all day long. + +At the end of the day, Mia and the parrot were very happy. They knew they would be best friends forever. And from that day on, they always skipped and played together, having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a painter. He liked to paint pretty pictures. He used cheap paint to make his art. One day, he made a big painting and wanted to show it to his friends. + +The painter invited all his friends to his house. He had a surprise for them. He put a big cloth over the painting so no one could see it. His friends were excited to see what was under the cloth. + +The painter said, "Ready?" and pulled off the cloth to reveal the painting. All his friends clapped and said, "Wow!" They loved the painting. The painter was happy that his friends liked his art. They all had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a dinosaur named Dino. Dino was very big and strong. He liked to chew on leaves all day. One day, it was very cold outside. Dino did not like the cold, but he was still hungry. + +Dino went to find his friend, Bunny. Bunny was small and fast. Bunny liked to eat carrots. Dino asked Bunny, "Can you help me find food that is not cold? I do not like the cold leaves." Bunny said, "Yes, let us look for warm food." + +Dino and Bunny looked everywhere for warm food. They looked under rocks and behind trees. They could not find any warm food. Dino was sad, and Bunny was tired. But then, they saw a big, warm cave. + +Inside the cave, they found warm leaves and carrots. Dino and Bunny were so happy! They ate the warm food together. From that day on, they always went to the cave when it was cold outside. They were best friends forever. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a boy named Tom. He loved to eat tasty food. Every evening, his mom would make him something yummy to eat. + +One day, Tom's mom made a tasty sandwich for him. She spread jam on the bread. Tom was very happy and excited. He couldn't wait to eat the sandwich. + +Tom sat down and took a big bite of his tasty sandwich. The jam was sweet and the bread was soft. He ate the whole sandwich and smiled. Tom loved the evening snack his mom made for him. +One day, a big dog named Max found a sharp stick near a mine. Max liked to play with sticks, so he picked it up with his mouth. Max had a best friend, a little cat named Lily. Max wanted to show Lily his new stick. + +Max ran to Lily's house and said, "Look, Lily! I found a sharp stick near the mine!" Lily looked at the stick and said, "That stick is too big and sharp. It might hurt us. Let's find a small and safe stick to play with." + +Max didn't want to let go of his big, sharp stick. He thought it was the best stick he ever found. This made Lily sad, and she didn't want to play with Max anymore. Max saw that Lily was sad, and he didn't want to lose his friend. + +Max thought about it and said, "You're right, Lily. This stick is too big and sharp. Let's find a small and safe stick to play with." They both looked around and found a small, safe stick. Max and Lily played with the new stick, and they were both happy. They knew that their friendship was more important than a big, sharp stick. +Once upon a time, in a charming little house, there lived a girl named Lucy. She had a special egg that she kept on her shelf. The egg was very pretty with lots of colors. + +One day, Lucy found a key under her bed. She thought maybe the key could unlock her special egg. She took the key and tried to open the egg. With a little twist, the egg unlocked! + +Inside the egg, Lucy found a small toy. The toy was a happy little bird that could sing. Lucy loved her new toy and played with it all day. She was so glad she found the key to unlock her special egg. +Once upon a time, there was a big red engine. The engine was very warm and friendly. It lived in a small town with many friends. + +One day, the big red engine met a little girl named Lily. Lily was sad because she lost her toy. The big red engine wanted to help her. It said, "Lily, let's find your toy together!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, big red engine!" + +They looked everywhere for the toy. Finally, they found it under a tree. The big red engine was so happy to help. It gave the toy back to Lily. Lily was very happy and gave the big red engine a big hug. From that day on, they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his toys and run around in the park. One sunny day, Spot saw a big box with a bow on it. It was a present! + +Spot said, "Wow, a present for me!" He ran to the box and tried to open it. But he couldn't. He needed help. So, he asked his friend, the big brown bear named Ben, to help him. "Ben, can you help me open this present?" asked Spot. + +Ben came over and tried to open the present, too. But when they opened it, they found two toys inside. One was blue, and the other was red. Spot and Ben started to fight over the toys. They didn't want to separate them. They both wanted both toys. + +In the end, Spot and Ben were not friends anymore. They were sad and didn't have anyone to play with. The present was not fun at all. It made them lose a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play outside with his friends. One day, they were playing with a ball in the park. The ball was big and red. + +Tim saw a napkin on the ground. He picked it up and started to run with it. But, he did not see a dangerous hole in the ground. Tim's foot went into the hole and he started to fall. + +Tim's friends saw him fall and they ran to help him. They picked him up and made sure he was okay. Tim was happy that his friends were there to help him. They all went back to playing with the ball and had a great day at the park. +One day, a little bird named Tim found a unique twig. He wanted to test if it was strong enough to build his nest. He asked his friend, Sam the squirrel, "Can you help me test this twig?" + +Sam said, "Yes, I can help!" They both tried to bend the twig, but it was very strong. They were happy and started to build the nest. But then, a big wind came and blew the twig away. + +Tim and Sam were sad and looked for the unique twig. They found it stuck in a tree. They worked together to get it back. In the end, they built a beautiful nest with the twig. Tim and Sam were very happy, and they learned that working together can solve problems. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. The boat was in the deep blue water. This boat was called the navy. The navy boat had many friends who lived in the water. + +One day, a little fish swam up to the navy boat. The little fish was lost. It wanted to find its family. The navy boat wanted to help the little fish. So, it called out to its friends in the water. + +The navy boat began to yell very loud. It yelled to the big whale, the fast dolphin, and the slow turtle. They all heard the navy boat and came to help the little fish. They looked all around the deep blue water. + +Soon, the big whale found the little fish's family. The little fish was so happy! The navy boat and its friends in the water were happy too. They all swam together in the deep blue water and had a big party to celebrate. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Amy. Amy liked to wave at her friends when she saw them. She was a very happy girl. Amy's mom had a pretty apron that she wore when she cooked food. Amy loved her mom's apron. + +One day, Amy was very hungry. She asked her mom to make her some food. Her mom put on her apron and started to cook. But then, her mom saw her friend outside. She went to the door and waved at her friend. + +While her mom was waving, Amy saw the apron on the table. She wanted to wear it like her mom. Amy tried to put it on, but it was too big for her. She fell down and hurt her knee. She started to cry. + +Her mom heard her cry and came back inside. She saw that Amy was hurt and felt very sad. She knew she should not have left Amy alone. Amy's mom picked her up and hugged her. But Amy's knee still hurt, and she did not get to eat the food her mom was making. It was a bad day for Amy and her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a big, friendly bug named Bob. Bob had two wings and he loved to spin. One sunny day, Bob was spinning in the sky with his wings when he saw a little girl named Sue. + +"Hi, Sue!" said Bob, as he spun down to the ground. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Sue looked at Bob's big wings and smiled. "Yes, Bob! I want to spin too!" + +Bob and Sue played all day. They spun around and around, laughing and having fun. Sue loved to watch Bob's big wings spin in the sky. They became the best of friends, and they spun together every day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a man and his wife. They lived in a small house near the woods. The man was troubled because he did not have much food for his wife and him. + +One day, the man went into the woods to find food. While he was gone, his wife tried to cook a meal. She put a pot on the fire, but the fire began to burn too big and too hot. + +The wife was scared and did not know what to do. The fire got bigger and bigger. The house started to burn too. The man came back and saw the fire. He tried to help, but it was too late. The house burned down, and the man and his wife were very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a ticket to a fun park. Tim was very happy because he loved to play. In the park, he met a girl named Sue. Sue was sad because she did not have a ticket. + +Tim said, "Let's share my ticket and play together!" Sue smiled and they went to play. They had so much fun. They played on the swings, the slide, and even ate some spicy food. Tim and Sue laughed and said, "Wow, this food is spicy!" They shared a big bottle of water to cool their mouths. + +At the end of the day, Tim and Sue were very happy. They learned that sharing made their day more fun. They became best friends and always shared with each other. The moral of the story is: sharing is caring, and it can bring happiness to everyone. +Once upon a time, in a big pink house, there lived a wealthy man named Ted. He had a big garden with many pretty flowers. Ted was very happy in his big pink house. + +One sunny day, Ted was in his garden when he heard someone yell. He looked around and saw a little girl named Sue. Sue was lost and scared. She yelled, "Help me, please!" + +Ted walked to Sue and said, "Don't worry, I will help you." He took her hand and they went to find her mom. They walked and walked, and Sue stopped yelling. + +Soon, they found Sue's mom. She was so happy to see her little girl. She said, "Thank you, Ted, for helping my Sue." Ted smiled and felt happy too. + +From that day on, Sue and her mom would visit Ted in his big pink house. They would play in the garden and laugh together. Ted was happy to have new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, impressive house. The house had a tall roof. In the house, there was a kind girl named Lily. Lily liked to help her mom and dad. + +One day, a small bird flew near the house. The bird said, "Help, help! I lost my nest!" Lily heard the bird and wanted to help. She asked, "Where is your nest, little bird?" The bird said, "It is on the roof of the house." + +Lily went to her mom and dad. She said, "Mom, Dad, we need to help the bird. Its nest is on our roof." Her mom and dad agreed. They all went outside and helped the bird find its nest. The bird was very happy. Lily, her mom, and her dad felt good because they helped the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Tom. He lived in a small house with a kind girl named Ann. They were best friends and loved to play together. + +One hot day, Tom was playing outside and he got lost. He was very scared and didn't know how to get back home. Tom met a wise old owl and asked, "Can you help me find my way home?" The owl said, "I can help you, but first, you must pray for help." So Tom closed his eyes and prayed very hard. + +After Tom prayed, a soft wind blew and showed him the way back home. He was so happy to see Ann again. They hugged and promised to always stay together. From that day on, they were careful not to get lost and always remembered to pray when they needed help. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they want to have a picnic. They pack some food and a blanket in a big bag. They are very happy. + +They walk to the park and find a nice spot under a tree. They spread the blanket and take out the food. They have sandwiches, apples, cookies and juice. They say, "Yum, yum, this is a nice picnic!" + +But then, they hear a loud bark. A big dog runs towards them. It looks angry and hungry. It wants their food. Tom and Jen are scared. They grab their bag and run away. They see a small house in the park. They run to the house and knock on the door. + +A kind lady opens the door. She sees Tom and Jen and the big dog. She says, "Oh, dear, what's wrong?" Tom and Jen tell her about the dog. She says, "Don't worry, I'll help you. Come in, come in." She lets them in and locks the door. The dog can't get in. It barks and scratches, but it can't open the door. + +The lady says, "You are safe now. Would you like some tea and cake?" Tom and Jen say, "Yes, please, thank you." They sit on the sofa and eat some tea and cake. They feel better. They say, "You are very nice. Thank you for helping us." The lady says, "You are very welcome. I'm glad you are okay. You can stay here until the dog goes away." Tom and Jen smile. They are happy. They have a new friend. They say, "This is a nice house." +Lily liked math. She liked to count and add and take away. She had a math book with many problems. She wanted to do them all. + +But Lily had a brother, Tom. Tom did not like math. He liked to play and run and make noise. He did not like to see Lily do math. He wanted to take her book and rip it. + +One day, Lily was doing math in her room. She was almost done with her book. She was happy. She wanted to show her mom and dad. But Tom saw her. He was angry. He ran into her room and grabbed her book. + +"Stop! That's mine!" Lily shouted. She tried to get her book back. But Tom was bigger and stronger. He pulled hard and tore the book in half. He threw the pieces on the floor and laughed. + +Lily was very sad. She cried. She looked at her book. It was ruined. She could not do math anymore. She could not show her mom and dad. + +But then, she had an idea. She picked up the pieces of her book. She put them together like a puzzle. She used tape to stick them. She worked hard and fast. She did not give up. + +She succeeded. She fixed her book. It was not perfect, but it was still her book. She was proud. She smiled. She went to find her mom and dad. + +Tom saw her. He was surprised. He thought he had ruined her book. He felt bad. He followed her. + +Lily showed her mom and dad her book. She told them what happened. They hugged her. They praised her. They said she was smart and brave and good at math. + +Tom heard them. He felt worse. He said he was sorry. He asked Lily to forgive him. He said he would not do it again. + +Lily looked at him. She was still angry, but she was also kind. She forgave him. She said he could do math with her if he wanted. She said math was fun. + +Tom nodded. He said he would try. He said maybe he would like math too. He said he was glad Lily was his sister. + +They hugged. They smiled. They went to do math together. +Bee and Bear were friends. Bee liked to make honey in her home. Bear liked to eat honey from her home. But Bee did not like to share all her honey with Bear. She worked hard to make it. + +One day, Bee saw Bear coming to her home. He was hungry and wanted honey. Bee flew out and said, "Stop, Bear! This is my honey. You can have some, but not all. If you take too much, I will sting you. That will hurt a lot. Do you understand?" + +Bear nodded. He did not want to hurt Bee or get stung. He liked Bee as a friend. He said, "Okay, Bee. I understand. I will only take a little honey. Thank you for sharing." + +Bee smiled. She was happy that Bear listened to her. She said, "You're welcome, Bear. But be careful. The honey is in a tight jar. You have to open it slowly and gently. If you open it too fast or too hard, it will break. Then the honey will spill and make a mess. Do you understand?" + +Bear nodded again. He did not want to break the jar or make a mess. He said, "Okay, Bee. I understand. I will open it slowly and gently." + +Bee flew back to her home. She watched as Bear opened the jar. He did it slowly and gently, just like Bee said. He took a little honey and licked his paw. He smiled. The honey was sweet and yummy. He said, "Thank you, Bee. This is good honey. You are a good friend." + +Bee smiled back. She was glad that Bear enjoyed the honey and was a good friend. She said, "You're welcome, Bear. You are a good friend, too. But remember, this is my honey. You can have some, but not all. And always open the jar slowly and gently. Or I will sting you." + +Bear nodded. He remembered what Bee said. He said, "I will, Bee. I will. Don't worry." + +They both laughed. They were happy. They were friends. +Mia was a cat who liked to play with her ball of yarn. She would chase it, catch it, and roll it around the floor. She was happy and proud of her soft fur and long tail. + +One day, she saw a big dog outside the window. The dog was barking and growling. Mia was fearful. She hid under the sofa and hoped the dog would go away. + +But the dog did not go away. He saw Mia's ball of yarn and wanted to play with it. He jumped over the fence and ran to the door. He scratched and pawed at the door, making a loud noise. + +Mia was very scared. She wished her owner would come home and chase the dog away. She curled up under the sofa and covered her ears with her paws. + +Then she heard a voice. It was her friend Tom, the mouse. He lived in a hole in the wall. He came out and saw Mia under the sofa. + +"Don't be afraid, Mia," he said. "I have an idea. Follow me." + +Mia was surprised. She did not know why Tom wanted to help her. He was usually afraid of her. But she was too scared to argue. She followed Tom to the kitchen. + +There, Tom found a bottle of ketchup. He opened it and poured some on Mia's tail. He told Mia to wipe her tail with a napkin. + +"Why are you doing this?" Mia asked. + +"Trust me," Tom said. "This will make the dog go away. Come on, let's go to the door." + +Mia did not understand, but she did what Tom said. She followed him to the door, where the dog was still barking and scratching. + +When the dog saw Mia, he stopped. He sniffed the air and smelled the ketchup. He thought it was blood. He thought Mia was hurt. He felt sorry for Mia. He wagged his tail and whined. + +"See?" Tom said. "He thinks you are hurt. He won't hurt you. He wants to be your friend." + +Mia was amazed. She looked at Tom and smiled. She looked at the dog and wagged her tail. She was not fearful anymore. She was curious. + +She opened the door and went outside. The dog licked her face and nuzzled her fur. Mia licked him back and nuzzled his ear. They played with the ball of yarn together. + +Tom watched them and smiled. He was happy for Mia. He was happy for himself. He had made a new friend. He had helped an old friend. He was brave and clever. + +He went back to his hole and ate some cheese. He was proud of his tail. He did not wipe it. He liked the ketchup. It was tasty. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play in the big lawn behind their houses. They had a secret spot under a big tree, where they could hide and whisper. + +One day, they saw a new thing in the lawn. It was shiny and round and had a long wire. Lily and Max were curious. They wanted to touch it and see what it was. + +"Let's go and look at it," Lily said. + +"OK, but be careful," Max said. "Maybe it is dangerous." + +They ran to the new thing and touched it. It felt cold and smooth. They saw a button on it. Lily pressed the button. + +Suddenly, the new thing made a loud noise and started to spin. It was a powerful fan. It blew air at Lily and Max and made their hair fly. They screamed and ran away. + +"Help, help!" Lily cried. + +"What is that?" Max shouted. + +They ran back to their secret spot and hid under the tree. They were scared and sad. They did not like the new thing. It was not fun. It was mean. + +They hugged each other and whispered. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I should have stopped you," Max said. + +"It's OK, Max. I should have listened to you," Lily said. + +They stayed under the tree until their moms came to get them. They told their moms what happened. Their moms were not angry. They were glad that Lily and Max were safe. They explained that the new thing was a fan and that it was not meant to be played with. They said that Lily and Max should always ask before touching things that they did not know. + +Lily and Max nodded. They learned their lesson. They said sorry to their moms and to each other. They hugged and smiled. They were still best friends. They still liked to play in the lawn, but they stayed away from the new thing. They found other things to have fun with, like flowers and bugs and sticks. They were happy. +Mira and Lila were sisters who lived in a big desert. They liked to play with their ball and roll it on the sand. One day, they saw a green spot far away. They wanted to see what it was, so they took their ball and walked towards it. + +They walked for a long time, and the sun was very hot. They were thirsty and tired. They hoped the green spot had water and shade. They finally reached the green spot and saw it was an oasis. An oasis is a place with water and plants in the desert. They were happy and ran to the water. + +They drank some water and splashed each other. They saw some palm trees and some flowers. They smelled the flowers and picked some. They saw some birds and some bugs. They heard the birds sing and the bugs buzz. They felt the breeze and the grass. They were having fun. + +They decided to play with their ball again. They threw it and caught it. They kicked it and bounced it. They rolled it and chased it. They laughed and shouted. They did not see a big snake hiding behind a rock. The snake saw the ball and wanted to play too. It slithered out and bit the ball. + +The ball popped and made a loud noise. Mira and Lila were scared. They saw the snake and screamed. They dropped the flowers and ran away. They did not want to play with the snake. They wanted to go home. + +They ran back to their home and told their mom what happened. Their mom hugged them and gave them some juice. She told them they were brave and smart. She told them the snake was not bad, but it did not know how to play with a ball. She told them the oasis was a beautiful place, but they had to be careful. She told them they could go back another day, but they had to bring a new ball. Mira and Lila nodded and smiled. They were not scared anymore. They were happy. +Lily loved animals. She had many toys of animals in her room. She liked to play with them and make noises like them. Her favorite toy was a big gray elephant. She named him Ellie. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the zoo. Lily was very excited. She wanted to see all the animals, but especially the elephants. She held her mom's hand and walked around the zoo. She saw lions, monkeys, giraffes, and penguins. She liked them all, but she kept asking, "Where are the elephants?" + +Finally, they reached the elephant enclosure. Lily saw three big elephants. They had long trunks, big ears, and tusks. They were eating hay and spraying water. Lily was amazed. She said, "Look, mom, they are like Ellie, but bigger!" + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "Yes, they are. They are real elephants. Do you want to get closer and see them better?" + +Lily nodded eagerly. She followed her mom to a platform where they could watch the elephants from above. Lily saw one elephant that was smaller than the others. It was a baby elephant. It was playing with a ball and chasing a bird. Lily thought it was adorable. She said, "Mom, look, a baby elephant! It is so cute! Can I touch it?" + +Lily's mom said, "No, honey, you can't touch it. It is too far and too dangerous. The elephants might not like it. You can only look at it and wave to it." + +Lily was a little sad, but she understood. She waved to the baby elephant and said, "Hello, baby elephant! I like you! You are adorable!" + +The baby elephant heard Lily and looked up. It saw her and waved back with its trunk. It made a loud noise that sounded like a trumpet. Lily laughed and clapped. She said, "Mom, it waved to me! It likes me too!" + +Lily's mom said, "Yes, it did. It is very friendly. You are lucky, Lily. You made a new friend today." + +Lily was very happy. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom, for taking me to the zoo. I love you and I love the elephants." + +The end. +Lily and Ben were playing with paper. They liked to fold the paper and make different shapes. Lily made a hat, and Ben made a boat. + +"Look, Lily, I made a boat!" Ben said, holding up his paper boat. "It can sail on the water." + +"That's nice, Ben," Lily said. "But I made a hat. It can go on my head." She put her paper hat on her head and smiled. + +They looked at each other and laughed. They liked their paper shapes. + +Then they saw a white cat outside the window. The cat was fluffy and adorable. It had blue eyes and a pink nose. It was looking at them with curiosity. + +"Wow, look at the cat!" Lily said. "It's so cute. Can we go and pet it?" + +"OK, let's go," Ben said. "But we have to be gentle. Cats don't like loud noises or rough touches." + +They put down their paper shapes and ran to the door. They opened the door and went outside. The cat was still there, sitting on the grass. It meowed at them. + +"Hello, cat," Lily said softly. "We want to be your friends. Can we pet you?" + +The cat tilted its head and sniffed them. Then it rubbed its head against their hands. It purred and licked them. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They stroked the cat and played with it. The cat was friendly and playful. It rolled on its back and showed its belly. + +They forgot about their paper shapes. They only cared about the cat. They loved the cat. The cat loved them. They were having fun. +One day, a boy and a girl went to the park with their mom. They saw a big tree with many leaves and branches. The boy wanted to climb the tree and hang from a branch. He thought it would be fun and cool. + +"Can I climb the tree, mom?" he asked. + +"No, it is too high and dangerous. You might fall and hurt yourself," mom said. + +But the boy did not listen to mom's wisdom. He waited until mom was busy talking to another mom. Then he ran to the tree and started to climb. He found a branch that looked strong and swung his legs over it. He hung upside down and smiled. + +"Look at me, I'm a monkey!" he shouted. + +The girl saw her brother and was scared. She ran to mom and told her what he was doing. + +"Mom, mom, look at him! He is hanging from the tree!" she said. + +Mom looked up and saw the boy. She was very angry and worried. She ran to the tree and called him. + +"Get down from there right now! You are being very naughty and foolish!" she said. + +But the boy did not hear mom. He was too busy making loud noises and pretending to be a monkey. He did not see that the branch he was hanging from was cracking. Suddenly, the branch broke and the boy fell to the ground. He landed on his back and felt a lot of pain. He started to cry. + +Mom reached him and hugged him. She checked if he was hurt badly. He had some scratches and bruises, but nothing serious. She was relieved, but also very upset. + +"I told you not to climb the tree. Why did you not listen to me? You could have been hurt worse. You need to learn to obey and be careful," she said. + +The boy felt sorry and ashamed. He realized he had made a big mistake. He wished he had listened to mom's wisdom. He said he was sorry and hugged her back. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I was silly and wrong. I won't do it again. I love you, mom," he said. + +Mom forgave him and kissed him. She said she loved him too. She took him and the girl to the car and drove them home. She hoped he had learned his lesson. She also hoped he would not have bad dreams about the tree. +Lily and Ben were playing outside in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Lily said. "Do you like the snow?" + +"Yes, I do!" Ben said in a funny voice, pretending to be the snowman. "But I don't like the sun. It makes me melt." + +Lily and Ben laughed. They liked to make believe. + +Suddenly, they saw smoke coming from the house next door. It was white and thick and smelled bad. + +"Look, Ben!" Lily said. "What is that?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "But it doesn't look good. Maybe there is a fire." + +They ran to the house and knocked on the door. No one answered. They heard a loud noise inside. + +"Help! Help!" a voice shouted. "I'm stuck!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They didn't know what to do. + +"Call 911!" Lily said. "We need to get help." + +Ben nodded. He ran to their house and grabbed the phone. He dialed the numbers and waited. + +"Hello, this is 911. What is your emergency?" a voice said. + +"Please, come quick!" Ben said. "There is smoke and fire in the house next door. Someone is trapped inside." + +"OK, stay calm," the voice said. "What is your name and address?" + +Ben told the voice his name and where he lived. He hoped the firefighters would come soon. + +He ran back to Lily and the snowman. They waited and watched. They saw the red and blue lights of the fire truck. They heard the sirens and the horns. + +The firefighters jumped out of the truck. They wore big helmets and coats. They carried hoses and axes. They ran to the house and broke the door. They sprayed water on the fire. They looked for the person inside. + +Lily and Ben cheered. They were happy the firefighters were here. They hoped they would save the person. + +They saw the firefighters come out of the house. They carried a woman on a stretcher. She was coughing and covered in soot. She looked at Lily and Ben and smiled. + +"Thank you, kids," she said. "You saved my life. You are very brave." + +Lily and Ben smiled back. They felt proud and relieved. + +The firefighters put out the fire and checked the house. They said it was an accident. Something went wrong with the stove. + +They thanked Lily and Ben for calling 911. They said they did the right thing. + +They gave them stickers and hats. They let them sit in the fire truck. They honked the horn. + +Lily and Ben had fun. They liked the firefighters. They were glad the woman was OK. + +They waved goodbye to the firefighters and the woman. They went back to their snowman. + +"Wow, that was exciting," Lily said. + +"Yeah, it was," Ben said. "But I'm glad it's over." + +They hugged their snowman. He was still there. He didn't melt. + +They hoped he would stay frozen until tomorrow. They wanted to play with him again. +Sara and Tom were hungry. They wanted to eat some bread and butter. They went to the kitchen and looked for the butter. But the butter was not there. + +"Where is the butter?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe Mom took it," Tom said. + +They opened the fridge and saw an empty box. The box had a picture of a cow and the word "butter" on it. + +"Mom, where is the butter?" Sara called. + +Mom came to the kitchen and saw the empty box. She sighed. + +"I'm sorry, kids. I forgot to buy more butter. We ran out of it yesterday," she said. + +Sara and Tom felt sad. They liked butter on their bread. It was yummy and smooth. + +"Can we have something else?" Tom asked. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. + +"Of course, you can. How about some jam or cheese or peanut butter? We have plenty of those," she said. + +Sara and Tom thought for a moment. Then they nodded. + +"Okay, Mom. We'll try something new," they said. + +Mom gave them some bread and a knife. She helped them spread the jam and cheese and peanut butter on their bread. They took a bite and smiled. + +"Mmm, this is good, too," Sara said. + +"Yes, it is. Thank you, Mom," Tom said. + +Mom kissed them and said, "You're welcome, my sweeties. I'm glad you like it. And don't worry, I'll buy more butter tomorrow." +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with their toys and share their snacks. One day, Ben has a new toy. It is a red car that can make noises and move fast. Mia wants to play with it too, but Ben says no. He says it is his toy and he does not want to share. + +Mia feels sad and angry. She thinks Ben is mean. She decides to play a joke on him. She waits until he is not looking and takes his car. She runs away and hides behind a tree. She thinks Ben will be scared and look for his car. + +But Ben sees what Mia does. He is not scared. He is very mad. He runs after Mia and shouts at her. He says she is a bad friend and a thief. He catches up with her and tries to grab his car. Mia holds on tight and does not let go. They pull and tug and fight over the car. + +The car breaks. It makes a loud snap and falls apart. Ben and Mia stop fighting. They look at the broken car. They feel sorry. They did not want to break the car. They did not want to hurt each other. They say sorry to each other and hug. They say they are still friends and they will share their toys. + +They go back to their moms and show them the broken car. Their moms are not happy. They say they have to be more careful and gentle with their toys. They say they have to be more kind and respectful with their other friends. They say they have to heal the car and make it work again. They say they will help them fix it. + +Ben and Mia nod and say yes. They say they learned their lesson. They say they will not play jokes or fight anymore. They say they will have fun and be nice. They smile and hold hands. They are happy. They are friends. +Sara and Ben were eager to see the dragon. They had heard stories about the dragon from their dad, who said he was big and green and friendly. He said the dragon lived in the forest, and sometimes he came to visit the town. + +Today was the day the dragon would arrive. Sara and Ben put on their coats and hats and ran outside. They joined the other children who were waiting in the square. They looked at the sky, hoping to see the dragon's wings. + +"Where is he?" Sara asked. + +"Maybe he is late," Ben said. + +"Maybe he is shy," Sara said. + +They waited and waited, but they did not see the dragon. They started to feel sad and cold. + +Then, they heard a loud roar. They turned around and saw the dragon. He was big and green and friendly, just like their dad said. He had a long tail, a spiky back, and a smile on his face. He landed in the square and greeted the children. + +"Hello, little ones," he said. "I'm sorry I'm late. I had to fly very far to get here. But I'm happy to see you. Do you want to play with me?" + +Sara and Ben cheered. They ran to the dragon and hugged him. They felt his warm breath and his soft scales. They were not afraid of him. They were eager to play with him. + +The dragon lifted them on his back and flew with them over the town. They saw the houses, the trees, the river, and the mountains. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laughed and sang with the dragon. + +They had the best day ever. They were glad the dragon arrived. They hoped he would come back soon. They loved the dragon. And the dragon loved them. +Tim and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw some flowers and ran to smell them. They were very pretty and smelled good. + +But then Tim heard a buzz. He looked and saw a bee. He was scared of bees. He thought they would sting him. He ran away from the flower. He did not see the rock. He tripped and fell. He hurt his knee. He cried. + +Lily heard Tim cry. She ran to him. She saw his knee. It was red and had a little blood. She felt sorry for him. She said, "Are you okay, Tim? Does it hurt a lot?" + +Tim nodded. He said, "Yes, it hurts. And I'm scared of the bee. It was so big and loud. I don't like bees." + +Lily hugged him. She said, "It's okay, Tim. The bee is gone. It was not trying to hurt you. It was just looking for nectar. Bees are good. They make honey. And they help the flowers grow. You don't have to be scared of them." + +Tim felt a little better. He said, "Really? Bees are good? They make honey? I like honey. But I don't like to fall. I'm so clumsy. I always fall." + +Lily smiled. She said, "You're not clumsy, Tim. You're just adventurous. You like to explore and have fun. Sometimes you fall, but you always get up. You're brave and strong. And I'm your friend. I'll always help you." + +Tim smiled too. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You're a good friend. You're kind and smart. And you're not scared of bees. You're amazing." + +They hugged again. They felt happy. They went to the house. They asked for a band-aid and some honey. They ate the honey and put the band-aid on Tim's knee. They felt better. They went back to the garden. They played some more. They had fun. +Lily hated the lawn. It was green and prickly and it made her feet itch. She wanted to play on the soft rug in the living room, or on the smooth tiles in the kitchen, or on the fluffy bed in her room. But Mommy said she had to go outside and get some fresh air. + +Lily walked on the lawn, feeling unhappy. She saw a big red ball and kicked it hard. The ball bounced and rolled away. Lily ran after it, hoping to kick it again. But then she saw something that made her stop. + +There was a big hole in the lawn. It was dark and deep and scary. Lily felt confused. Who made the hole? What was in the hole? She wanted to look, but she was afraid. She backed away from the hole, feeling her heart beat fast. + +Then she heard a noise. It was a loud, angry growl. Lily turned around and saw a big, black dog. It had sharp teeth and mean eyes. It was running towards her, barking and snarling. Lily screamed and ran away from the dog. She forgot about the hole and the ball. She only wanted to get to Mommy. + +Mommy heard Lily scream and came out of the house. She saw the dog and the hole and Lily. She ran to Lily and picked her up. She hugged her and kissed her and told her she was safe. She shooed away the dog and called the neighbor. She said the dog had dug the hole and escaped from the yard. She said she was sorry and angry and scared. + +Lily felt Mommy's arms and words and love. She felt better. She still hated the lawn, but she loved Mommy. She said thank you and sorry and I love you. Mommy said the same. They went inside and played on the soft rug. They forgot about the lawn and the hole and the dog. They were happy. +Lily likes to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She finds a nice blouse in the closet. It is pink and has flowers on it. She puts it on and looks in the mirror. She feels very pretty. + +She goes to show her mom. Her mom is in the kitchen, making lunch. She sees Lily and smiles. "You look very nice, Lily," she says. "Is that my blouse?" + +Lily nods. She likes to make her mom happy. She wants to say something nice too. She thinks hard. She remembers a word her mom uses a lot. She opens her mouth and says, "Reply." + +Her mom laughs. She hugs Lily and kisses her cheek. "That's a very good word, Lily," she says. "But it's not a nice thing to say. It means to answer someone who talks to you. Like this: I say, 'I love you, Lily', and you reply, 'I love you, too, Mom'." + +Lily understands. She smiles and says, "I love you, too, Mom." She feels very happy. She likes to learn new words. She likes to play dress-up. She likes to reply. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big pond with many fish. + +"Look, fish!" Tom says. He points to the water. + +"Wow, so many!" Lily says. She claps her hands. + +"Do you know what they are?" Tom asks. + +Lily shakes her head. "No, do you?" + +Tom nods. "Yes, they are tuna. My dad told me. He likes to eat tuna." + +Lily makes a face. "Ew, you eat fish? That is funny." + +Tom laughs. "No, I don't eat fish. I only eat pizza and ice cream. But my dad says tuna is good for you." + +Lily smiles. "I like pizza and ice cream too. But I also like carrots and apples. They are good for you too." + +They sit on the grass and watch the tuna swim. They see one tuna jump out of the water and splash back in. + +"Wow, did you see that?" Tom says. + +"Yes, that was cool!" Lily says. + +They giggle and clap. They think tuna are funny and fun to watch. They are happy to be friends. +Tom was a little boy who liked to draw. He had many marks on his paper and on his wall. His mom was not happy with the marks on the wall. She said, "Tom, you have to draw only on your paper, not on the wall. The wall is not for drawing. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded, but he did not really understand. He liked to make marks everywhere. He thought they were pretty and fun. He wanted to show his mom his marks. + +One day, he found a new place to make marks. It was the toilet. He saw the white bowl and the shiny water. He thought, "This is a good place to draw. I can make marks on the bowl and in the water. Mom will see them and like them." + +He took his red mark and went to the toilet. He made a big circle on the bowl and a smiley face in the water. He was very proud of his marks. He ran to his mom and said, "Mom, mom, come and see! I made marks for you!" + +His mom followed him to the toilet. She saw the red marks and gasped. She was very angry and sad. She said, "Tom, what did you do? You made a mess in the toilet. The toilet is not for drawing. The toilet is for pee and poo. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded, but he did not really understand. He did not know why his mom was angry and sad. He thought his marks were pretty and fun. He wanted to make his mom happy. + +He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to show you my marks. I like to make marks. Can I make marks somewhere else?" + +His mom sighed and hugged him. She said, "I know you like to make marks, Tom. But you have to be careful where you make them. Some places are not for marks. Some places are for other things. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded, but he did not really understand. He wondered where he could make marks. He saw an unknown thing on the floor. It was black and furry and had a tail. He thought, "Maybe this is a good place to make marks. Maybe mom will like it." + +He took his red mark and went to the unknown thing. He tried to make a circle on it. But the unknown thing did not like it. It made a loud noise and scratched Tom's hand. Tom cried and dropped his mark. He ran to his mom and said, "Mom, mom, help! The unknown thing hurt me!" + +His mom saw Tom's hand and the unknown thing. She said, "Tom, that is not a thing. That is a cat. The cat is not for drawing. The cat is a living being. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded, but he did not really understand. He did not know what a cat was. He did not know what a living being was. He only knew that it hurt him and he did not like it. + +He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to make marks. I like to make marks. But I don't like the cat. The cat is mean." + +His mom said, "It's okay, Tom. The cat is not mean. The cat is scared. You scared the cat with your mark. You have to be gentle with the cat. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded, but he did not really understand. He did not know how to be gentle with the cat. He did not know how to make the cat happy. + +He said, "Can I make marks with the cat? Can I make the cat happy?" + +His mom said, "Maybe you can, Tom. But not with your mark. You can use your hand. You can pet the cat. You can stroke the cat. You can say nice words to the cat. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded, and he tried to understand. He wanted to make marks with the cat. He wanted to make the cat happy. He wanted to make his mom happy. + +He said, "Okay, mom. I will try. I will pet the cat. I will stroke the cat. I will say nice words to the cat. I will say, 'I'm sorry, cat. I like you, cat. You are pretty, cat.'" + +He took his hand and went to the cat. He was careful and slow. He touched the cat's fur. He felt the cat's warmth. He heard the cat's purr. He smiled and said, "I'm sorry, cat. I like you, cat. You are pretty, cat." + +The cat looked at Tom and blinked. The cat rubbed its head against Tom's hand. The cat licked Tom's finger. The cat said, "Meow." + +Tom was happy. He made marks with the cat. He made the cat happy. He made +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they found a big lime on the ground. It was green and round and smelled good. + +"Look, Ben, a lime!" Sara said. "Let's share it." + +"OK, Sara, but I want the bigger half," Ben said. He took the lime and tried to break it with his hands. But it was too hard and he could not do it. + +"Let me try, Ben," Sara said. She took the lime and looked for a rock. She found one and hit the lime with it. The lime broke into two pieces. One piece was bigger and one piece was smaller. + +"Here, Ben, you can have the bigger piece," Sara said. She gave the bigger piece to Ben and kept the smaller piece for herself. + +"Thank you, Sara, you are fair," Ben said. He smiled and peeled the lime. He put a piece in his mouth and made a sour face. "Yuck, this lime is not sweet, it is sour!" + +Sara peeled her lime and tasted it. She also made a sour face. "You are right, Ben, this lime is sour. I don't like it." + +They looked at each other and laughed. They threw the lime pieces away and lay on the grass. They looked at the sky and saw the clouds. They felt happy and loved. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring, and being fair is good. Sometimes things are not what they seem, but you can still have fun with your friends. +Tom and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play with their toys, but sometimes they would quarrel over them. One day, they found a big box of clothes in the attic. They decided to dress up and pretend to be different people. + +Tom put on a hat and a coat and said, "I am a detective. I solve mysteries and catch bad guys." Lily put on a dress and a crown and said, "I am a princess. I live in a castle and have many jewels." They played for a while, but then they started to quarrel. + +"I want to wear the hat and the coat," Lily said. "They are more fun than the dress and the crown." + +"No, they are mine," Tom said. "You can't have them. You are a princess, not a detective." + +"Yes, I can," Lily said. "I can be whatever I want. You are a mean brother." + +"No, you can't," Tom said. "You are a silly sister." + +They pulled and tugged at the clothes, trying to take them from each other. They did not hear their mother calling them for lunch. They did not see the mouse that was hiding in the box. They did not notice the hole in the floor. + +The mouse was scared by the noise and ran out of the box. It bumped into the clothes and made them fall. Tom and Lily fell with them, through the hole in the floor. They landed on the hard ground below, hurting themselves and tearing the clothes. They cried and cried, but no one heard them. They were stuck in the dark and dirty basement, with no toys, no food, and no help. They wished they had not quarreled. They wished they had been brave and kind. But it was too late. +Sara was sad. She had a big boo-boo on her face. She fell down from her bike and hurt her nose. It was red and sore and had a band-aid on it. + +She sat on the couch and cried. She wanted her mom to come and comfort her. But her mom was busy in the kitchen. She was making dinner for Sara and her dad. She said she would come soon, but Sara was impatient. She wanted her mom now. + +She looked at the clock on the wall. It had two big hands and many small numbers. She did not know what they meant. She only knew that they moved very slowly. + +She heard a knock on the door. She hoped it was her dad. He always made her laugh and gave her hugs. She ran to the door and opened it. + +But it was not her dad. It was her friend Tom. He lived next door. He had a big smile on his face. He saw Sara's boo-boo and said, "Oh, no! What happened to you?" + +Sara told him about her bike and her nose. She showed him her band-aid. Tom said, "That looks ouchy. But don't worry. It will get better soon. You are very brave." + +He gave her a small toy. It was a teddy bear. It had brown fur and black eyes and a red bow. He said, "This is for you. He is my best friend. He always comforts me when I am sad. You can keep him until you feel better." + +Sara smiled. She hugged the teddy bear. She felt a little less sad. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are very kind. You are my best friend too." + +They went to the couch and played with the teddy bear. They talked and laughed. Sara forgot about her boo-boo. She was happy. She waited for her mom and dad to come and join them. She knew they would comfort her too. She loved them very much. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big mountain near their house. They want to go there and have fun. + +"Can we go to the mountain, Mom?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, but you have to be careful. The mountain is high and steep. Do not go too far or too fast. And stay together," Mom says. + +"OK, Mom. We will be careful. Thank you," Ben says. + +Anna and Ben take their backpacks and water bottles. They walk to the mountain. They see rocks and trees and flowers. They hear birds and bugs and wind. They feel happy and excited. + +"Look, Anna. There is a cave. Do you want to see what is inside?" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben. But we have to be careful. The cave is dark and scary. Maybe there are animals or monsters inside. And we have to remember the way out," Anna says. + +Anna and Ben hold hands and go into the cave. They use their flashlights to see. They see walls and stones and shadows. They hear echoes and drips and noises. They feel curious and nervous. + +"Anna, Ben. Where are you?" Mom calls. + +"Mom, we are here. We are in the cave. We are coming out," Anna calls back. + +Anna and Ben hurry to the exit. They see Mom waiting for them. They hug her and tell her what they saw. + +"I'm glad you are safe. You were very brave. But you also have to be careful. The cave is not a good place to play. Next time, stay on the path and do not go too far," Mom says. + +"OK, Mom. We are sorry. We will be careful. Can we play on the mountain again?" Ben says. + +"Yes, but only if you listen to me and do what I say. The mountain is beautiful but also dangerous. You have to respect it and protect it," Mom says. + +"OK, Mom. We understand. We love the mountain and we love you," Anna says. + +Anna and Ben smile and hug Mom. They go back to their house. They have a snack and a nap. They dream of the mountain and the cave. They are happy and grateful. +Lily liked to play with her dinosaur toys. She had a big green one, a small red one, and a yellow one with spikes. She made them roar and run and fight in her room. She had fun with her dinosaurs. + +But one day, Lily was very upset. She wanted to play with her dinosaurs, but she could not find them. She looked under her bed, in her closet, and in her toy box. She could not see them anywhere. She cried and cried. Where were her dinosaurs? + +She ran to her mom and asked her. "Mom, where are my dinosaurs? I want to play with them!" Her mom looked at her and said, "Lily, do you remember what you did yesterday?" Lily thought hard. She remembered that she had been naughty. She had not listened to her mom. She had spilled her juice on the couch. She had thrown her crayons on the floor. She had been bad. + +Her mom said, "Lily, you were very naughty yesterday. You did not listen to me. You made a big mess. You were rude. You know what that means. You have to be punished. I took away your dinosaurs for one day. You can have them back tomorrow, if you are good today." + +Lily felt very sorry. She knew she had been naughty. She knew she had to be punished. She said, "Mom, I am sorry. I was bad. I will be good today. I will listen to you. I will clean up my mess. I will be nice. Please, can I have my dinosaurs back tomorrow?" Her mom hugged her and said, "Yes, Lily, you can have your dinosaurs back tomorrow, if you are good today. I love you, but you have to learn to behave. Now, why don't you play with something else? You have many other toys." Lily nodded and said, "Okay, Mom. I love you too. I will play with something else." She went to her room and found her teddy bear. She hugged him and said, "I miss my dinosaurs, but I will see them tomorrow. I will be good today." She smiled and played with her teddy bear. She hoped her dinosaurs were not too upset with her. She hoped they would still be her friends. She hoped they would have fun tomorrow. +Anna and Lily were sisters who liked to play with their mom's jewelry. They liked to wear the shiny rings, necklaces and bracelets and pretend they were princesses. Sometimes they fought over who got to wear the best ones. + +One day, mom was not home and they went to her bedroom to play with her jewelry. They found a big box full of different kinds of jewelry. They opened it and saw many beautiful things. They wanted to try them all. + +"Look, Lily, this is a pearl necklace. It is so pretty and white. I want to wear it," Anna said. + +"No, Anna, I want to wear it. It is more important than the other ones. Mom said it was a gift from grandma. Give it to me," Lily said. + +They both grabbed the necklace and pulled it hard. They did not want to share it. They did not listen to each other. They did not care about the necklace. They only cared about themselves. + +Suddenly, the necklace broke. The pearls fell on the floor and rolled everywhere. They heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw mom standing at the door. She looked very angry and sad. + +"What have you done?" mom asked. "This was my most important jewelry. It was very special to me. You broke it. You did not respect it. You did not respect me. You are very naughty girls. You have to separate now. Go to your rooms and think about what you did. You are not allowed to play with my jewelry ever again." +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree. The tree has many green leaves and red fruits. + +"Look, Tom, apples!" Lily says. "I want to eat one. They are yummy." + +"Me too," Tom says. "But the apples are high. How can we get them?" + +Lily has an idea. She sees a big rock near the tree. She says, "We can climb on the rock. Then we can reach the apples." + +Tom likes the idea. He says, "OK, let's try." + +They run to the rock. Lily goes first. She climbs on the rock. She gains some height. She can touch the lowest apple. She picks it and smiles. + +"Yay, I got one!" she says. "Here, Tom, catch!" + +She throws the apple to Tom. Tom catches it. He is happy. He says, "Thank you, Lily. You are smart." + +Lily says, "You are welcome, Tom. You are good at catching." + +They are about to eat their apples, when they hear a voice. + +"Hey, you two, what are you doing?" + +They turn around. They see a man. The man is angry. He says, "That's my tree. Those are my apples. You are stealing from me." + +Lily and Tom are scared. They say, "Sorry, sir. We didn't know. We were hungry." + +The man says, "That's no excuse. You have to pay me for the apples. Give me your money." + +Lily and Tom say, "We don't have money. We are kids." + +The man says, "Then give me something else. What do you have?" + +Lily and Tom look at each other. They don't have much. Lily has a doll. Tom has a wallet. His dad gave him the wallet. It is empty, but it is shiny and blue. + +The man sees the wallet. He says, "Give me that wallet. It looks nice. Maybe it has some money inside." + +Tom doesn't want to give his wallet. He likes his wallet. He says, "No, sir. This is my wallet. My dad gave it to me. It is special." + +The man says, "I don't care. Give it to me, or I will call the police." + +Lily and Tom are more scared. They don't want to go to the police. They don't know what to do. They are stuck. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red truck. They liked to drive the truck around the room and make loud noises. + +One day, their mom said, "I have a surprise for you. You will receive a new toy today. It is a gift from your uncle Bob. He is a hero. He helps people who are sick and hurt." + +Tom and Lily were very excited. They wondered what the new toy was. They asked their mom many questions, but she said, "You have to wait and see. It will be here soon." + +They waited and waited, but the new toy did not come. They became bored and nosy. They decided to look for the new toy. They searched the house, but they could not find it. They opened closets and drawers, but they only found clothes and books. + +They were about to give up, when they heard a knock on the door. They ran to the door and opened it. There was a big box with a bow on it. It had their names on it. They saw their uncle Bob behind the box. He smiled and said, "Hello, Tom and Lily. I have a special gift for you. Do you want to see what it is?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, yes, yes!" They tore the bow and the paper and opened the box. Inside the box, they saw a shiny blue helicopter. It had a propeller and a light and a button. They gasped and said, "Wow, wow, wow!" + +Uncle Bob said, "This is a remote control helicopter. You can make it fly and spin and land. It is very fun and cool. I brought it for you because you are my favorite twins. You are brave and smart and kind. You are my heroes." + +Tom and Lily hugged their uncle Bob and thanked him. They took the helicopter and the remote and ran to the backyard. They turned on the helicopter and the remote and made it fly and spin and land. They laughed and cheered and had a lot of fun. They forgot about their big red truck. They loved their new toy. They loved their uncle Bob. He was a hero. He was the best. +Ben and Lily were playing in the backyard. They liked to build things with the lumber that Dad had left there. They made a house, a bridge, and a tower. They were very proud of their work. + +"Look, Mom!" Ben shouted. "We made a display of our lumber!" + +Mom came out to see. She smiled and clapped her hands. "Wow, you are very creative and clever!" she said. "I love your display!" + +"Thank you, Mom!" Lily said. "Can we show Dad when he comes home?" + +"Of course, sweetie," Mom said. "But first, let's have some lunch. You must be hungry after all that work." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They followed Mom into the house. They washed their hands and sat at the table. Mom gave them sandwiches and juice. They ate and talked about their display. + +After lunch, Mom said, "You can go back to your display, or you can take a nap. You look a little sleepy." + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They were sleepy, but they also wanted to play more. + +"Can we do both?" Ben asked. + +Mom laughed. "Sure, you can do both. How about you take a nap on your lumber house? It looks cozy." + +Ben and Lily liked that idea. They ran back to the backyard. They climbed into their lumber house and snuggled together. They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of making more displays with their lumber. +Lily and Sam were very happy. Today was their birthday. They were twins. They were three years old. Mom and Dad had a big surprise for them. + +They took them to a place with many games and toys. Lily and Sam played with the balls, the slides, the cars and the dolls. They had so much fun. They made new friends. They laughed and shouted. + +Then Mom and Dad called them. It was time for the surprise. They brought a big cake with candles and a big box. Lily and Sam blew the candles and made a wish. Then they opened the box. Inside was a big pizza. It smelled so good. It had cheese and pepperoni and olives. Lily and Sam loved pizza. They said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. This is the best surprise ever!" + +Mom and Dad cut the pizza and gave them a slice. They also gave them a cup of juice. Lily and Sam ate and drank. They were very hungry. They said, "This pizza is delicious. Can we have more?" + +Mom and Dad smiled and said, "Of course, you can have more. But be careful. Don't drop the pizza. It is fragile. It can break and make a mess." + +Lily and Sam nodded. They held the pizza with both hands. They did not want to waste it. They ate slowly and enjoyed every bite. They were very happy. They celebrated their birthday with pizza and cake and games and toys. They hugged Mom and Dad and said, "We love you. This is the best birthday ever!" +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play together. One day, they decided to visit the club near their house. The club was a big place where people could do many things, like read, draw, sing, or play games. + +When they got to the club, they saw a big sign that said "Welcome to the Harmless Club". Lily and Tom thought that meant the club was very nice and safe. They went inside and looked around. They saw many people doing different things. Some were reading books, some were drawing pictures, some were singing songs, and some were playing games. + +Lily and Tom wanted to join them. They saw a table with many crayons and papers. They went to the table and asked a lady if they could draw too. The lady smiled and said, "Of course, you can. This is the Harmless Club. Everyone is welcome here. You can do whatever you want, as long as you are kind and respectful to others." + +Lily and Tom were happy. They took some crayons and papers and started to draw. They drew their favorite things, like flowers, animals, stars, and rainbows. They showed their drawings to each other and to the lady. They said nice things about each other's drawings. They had a lot of fun. + +They also made some new friends at the club. They met a boy who liked to sing, a girl who liked to play games, and a man who liked to read. They talked to them and learned new things. They shared their crayons and papers with them. They were kind and respectful to them. + +Lily and Tom enjoyed their visit to the club. They learned that the club was harmless because everyone was nice and safe there. They also learned that they could do many things, as long as they were kind and respectful to others. They thanked the lady and their new friends for letting them join the club. They said goodbye and went back to their house. They decided to visit the club again soon. They were happy and proud of themselves. +Sara was a rich girl who had many toys and clothes. She liked to play with her dolls and dress them up. She did not like to share her things with other children. She was mean and selfish. + +One day, she went to the park with her nanny. She saw some children playing with a net and a ball. They looked happy and friendly. Sara wanted to join them, but she did not want to ask nicely. She ran to them and grabbed the net from a boy. She said, "This is mine now. You can't have it. I am rich and you are poor." + +The boy was sad and angry. He tried to get the net back, but Sara was stronger. She pushed him away and laughed. The other children did not like Sara. They said, "You are rude and greedy. You can't play with us. Go away." + +Sara did not care. She thought she was better than them. She took the net and the ball and ran to a bench. She played by herself, but she was not happy. She felt lonely and bored. + +Suddenly, a big dog came to the bench. He saw the ball and wanted to play. He jumped on Sara and snatched the ball from her. He ran away with the ball in his mouth. Sara was scared and angry. She tried to chase the dog, but he was faster. She lost the ball and the net. + +Sara started to weep. She cried and cried. She wanted her ball and net back. She looked for her nanny, but she could not find her. She felt lost and sorry. + +She wished she had been nice to the other children. She wished she had shared her things with them. She wished she had made some friends. She learned that being rich does not make you happy. Being kind and generous does. +Anna likes to draw with her crayons. She has many colors and she makes pictures of her family, her dog, and her toys. One day, she finds a big white paper on the table. She thinks it is for her to draw on. She takes her crayons and starts to make a big rainbow. She uses red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. She is happy with her rainbow. + +But then, her little brother Tom comes and sees the paper. He wants to draw too. He takes a black crayon and starts to scribble over Anna's rainbow. He makes lines and dots and circles. He thinks it is fun. Anna is angry. She says, "No, Tom, that is my rainbow! You are making it weird! Go away!" She tries to take the paper from him, but he holds on tight. They pull and tug and yell. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the paper and the crayons and the children. She says, "Oh, no, what have you done? You have ruined the paper and the crayons. That is not nice. You have to share and be kind." She takes the paper and the crayons and puts them away. She says, "Now, you have to say sorry to each other and hug. Then, you can play with something else." + +Anna and Tom look at each other. They are still mad, but they know Mom is right. They say sorry and hug. They are still not happy, but they are not angry anymore. They go to play with their blocks. They build a tower and a bridge and a car. They forget about the paper and the crayons and the rainbow. They have fun. +Anna likes to paint. She has many colors of paint and a big paper. She dips her brush in the paint and makes lines and dots and shapes on the paper. She paints a sun, a tree, a house and a cat. She is happy with her painting. She smiles. + +Mom comes to see Anna's painting. She likes it too. She says, "Wow, Anna, your painting is great! You are very good at painting. I am proud of you." She hugs Anna and kisses her cheek. She smiles. + +Anna and Mom hang the painting on the wall. They look at it and smile. They are happy. They love each other and they love painting. Painting is fun. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big dog with brown fur and a long tail. The dog was friendly and wagged its tail. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Anna asked Ben. + +"OK, but be gentle," Ben said. + +They walked to the dog and touched its fur. The dog licked their hands and made a happy sound. Anna and Ben smiled and laughed. + +But then, the dog sneezed. It was a loud sneeze that made the dog shake its head. Anna and Ben were scared. They thought the dog was angry or sick. They let go of the dog and ran away. + +"Mommy, mommy, the dog sneezed!" Anna cried. + +She ran to her mommy and hugged her arm. Ben followed her and did the same. + +"Shh, it's OK, it's OK," mommy said. "The dog was not angry or sick. It just had a tickle in its nose. Sometimes dogs sneeze, just like people. It's nothing to be scared of." + +She stroked their hair and kissed their cheeks. She pointed to the dog, who was still wagging its tail. + +"See, the dog is fine. It still wants to play with you. Do you want to go back and say sorry to the dog?" + +Anna and Ben looked at the dog. They saw that it was friendly and not scary. They nodded and wiped their tears. + +"OK, mommy, we'll go back and say sorry," they said. + +They walked to the dog and said, "Sorry, doggy, we didn't mean to run away. We were scared of your sneeze. Can we be friends?" + +The dog barked and licked their faces. Anna and Ben giggled and petted the dog. They were not scared anymore. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together at the park. One day, they see a big slide. Anna wants to try it, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, you can do it!" Anna encourages him. "It is fun and fast. I will go first and show you." + +Anna climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. She smiles and waves at Ben. Then she slides down very fast. She laughs and shouts, "Whee!" + +Ben watches Anna. He thinks she is brave and happy. He wants to be brave and happy too. He takes a deep breath and climbs up the ladder. He sits on the slide and looks at Anna. + +"Are you ready, Ben?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, I am ready," Ben says. + +"Then go, Ben, go!" Anna cheers. + +Ben slides down very fast. He feels the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He laughs and shouts, "Whee!" + +Anna and Ben hug each other at the bottom of the slide. They are proud and excited. They decide to slide again and again. + +"Anna, you are a good friend," Ben says. "You encouraged me to try something new." + +"Ben, you are a good friend too," Anna says. "You met me at the park and played with me." + +They smile and hold hands. They are happy and fast friends. +Sara and Tom are playing with their dog, Spot. Spot is a big, brown dog with a red collar. Sara and Tom like to touch his soft fur and scratch his ears. Spot likes to lick their faces and wag his tail. + +One day, Sara and Tom see a tall man walking by their house. He has a black hat and a long coat. He looks at Spot and smiles. He comes closer and says, "Hello, what a nice dog you have. Can I pet him?" + +Sara and Tom are not sure. They do not know the tall man. They look at their mom, who is watching them from the window. Mom nods and says, "It's okay, he is a friend. He likes dogs too." + +Sara and Tom say, "Okay, you can pet him. His name is Spot." + +The tall man bends down and touches Spot's collar. He says, "Spot, you are a good boy. You have a nice collar. Where did you get it?" + +Sara and Tom say, "We got it for his birthday. It has his name on it. See?" + +The tall man looks at the collar and sees the name Spot. He says, "That's very clever. He must be very happy with his collar." + +Spot barks and licks the tall man's hand. He is happy too. He likes the tall man. He likes Sara and Tom. He likes his collar. He is a lucky dog. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with their cars and trucks in the sandbox. One day, Tim got a new toy. It was a big truck with a gear that could make it rock back and forth. Tim was very happy with his new toy. He showed it to Sam and said, "Look at my truck! It can rock like this!" He turned the gear and made the truck rock. + +Sam looked at the truck and felt envious. He wanted a truck like that too. He said, "Can I play with your truck, Tim?" + +Tim said, "No, it's mine. You can play with your old car." + +Sam felt sad and angry. He said, "That's not fair. You have to share." + +Tim said, "No, I don't. Go away." + +Sam was so mad that he grabbed the truck from Tim and ran away. Tim chased him and shouted, "Give it back! Give it back!" + +They ran around the sandbox, fighting over the truck. They did not see the big dog that was coming towards them. The dog saw the truck and thought it was a bone. He jumped and snatched the truck from Sam's hand. He ran away with the truck in his mouth. + +Tim and Sam stopped and stared. They could not believe what happened. They lost the truck. They felt sorry and ashamed. They said to each other, "I'm sorry. I was mean. I was silly." + +They hugged and made up. They decided to play with their cars and trucks together. They learned to share and be kind. They were best friends again. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play with their dad's things. One day, they found a big thing with a glass eye and a light. Dad called it a microscope. He said it could make small things look big. + +"Let's see what it does!" Sara said. She took a leaf from a plant and put it under the glass eye. She turned the light on and looked. + +"Wow! The leaf has many tiny lines and dots!" she said. "Ben, come and see!" + +Ben came and looked too. He saw the leaf and wanted to touch it. He reached for it and pulled. + +"Ben, no!" Sara shouted. "You will tear the leaf!" + +But it was too late. Ben tore the leaf and also moved the glass eye. The light went off and the microscope made a loud noise. + +Dad heard the noise and came to see what happened. He saw the broken microscope and the torn leaf. He was very angry. + +"What did you do?" he asked. "You broke my microscope! It was very expensive and important! You are very naughty!" + +He took the microscope and the leaf away. He told Sara and Ben to go to their room and stay there. He said they could not play with his things anymore. + +Sara and Ben felt very sad and sorry. They went to their room and cried. They wished they had not played with the microscope. They wished they had listened to Dad. + +Outside, it was a cold and icy day. There was no sun and no fun. Sara and Ben had no toys and no friends. They had only each other and their tears. +Tim and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with cars and trucks. They had many toys, but their favorite was a red car that could zoom very fast. They always took turns to drive the car on the floor, the table, or the sofa. + +One day, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a big hill with a slide. They wanted to try it. They ran to the slide with their red car. Tim said, "Let me go first. I want to zoom down the slide with the car." Ben said, "No, let me go first. I want to zoom down the slide with the car." They started to fight over the car. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +Their moms heard them and came to see what was wrong. They saw the boys fighting over the car. They were not happy. They said, "Stop fighting. You need to share and be nice to each other. If you can't play with the car together, you can't play with it at all." They took the car away and put it in a bag. + +Tim and Ben felt sad and sorry. They realized they were being selfish and mean. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We're sorry, friend. We don't want to fight. We want to play and have fun." Their moms smiled and hugged them. They said, "That's good. We're glad you learned your lesson. You can have the car back, but you have to promise to share and take turns." + +Tim and Ben nodded and hugged each other. They said, "We promise. We're sorry. We're friends." They took the car and went to the slide. They decided to zoom down the slide together, holding the car in their hands. They laughed and cheered as they slid down. They had a lot of fun. They learned that sharing is caring, and that friends are more important than toys. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Anna had a pink bunny and Ben had a blue car. + +"Look, my bunny can hop and wiggle its ears!" Anna said, showing her toy to Ben. + +"That's nice, but my car can zoom and beep!" Ben said, making his toy move on the floor. + +They played for a while, until they heard their mom call them for lunch. + +"Come on, kids, it's time to eat!" Mom said from the kitchen. + +Anna and Ben put their toys away and ran to the table. They saw two plates of sandwiches and two cups of juice. They also saw a big yellow seat in the corner. + +"What's that?" Anna asked, pointing to the seat. + +"That's a new seat for your baby brother. He will come home tomorrow from the hospital. You can sit on it and hold him, but be gentle and careful, okay?" Mom said, smiling. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They were excited to meet their baby brother. They ate their sandwiches and drank their juice. Then they asked Mom if they could play some more. + +"Sure, but don't make too much noise. And don't touch the seat. It's not a toy. It's for the baby." Mom said, going to the laundry room. + +Anna and Ben went back to the living room. They played with their toys again, but they were also curious about the seat. They wanted to see how it felt and what it did. + +"Let's go and look at the seat. Maybe it has a button or a sound." Ben said, whispering to Anna. + +"Okay, but we have to be quiet. Mom said not to touch it." Anna said, whispering back. + +They tiptoed to the seat. They saw that it had a soft cushion and a belt. They also saw a small toy hanging from the seat. It was a green frog that made a croak sound when squeezed. + +"Wow, look at the frog. It's so cute. I want to grab it." Ben said, reaching for the toy. + +"No, don't! Mom said not to touch the seat. It's for the baby." Anna said, pulling Ben's hand. + +But Ben was too nosy. He grabbed the frog and squeezed it. The frog croaked loudly. Anna and Ben gasped. They heard Mom's footsteps coming from the laundry room. + +"Oh no, Mom is coming. She will be mad at us. Quick, hide!" Anna said, dragging Ben to the couch. + +They hid behind the couch and hoped Mom wouldn't see them. But Mom saw the seat. She saw that the belt was undone and the frog was on the floor. She was angry. + +"Who touched the seat? Who made the noise? Who disobeyed me?" Mom said, looking around. + +She saw Anna and Ben behind the couch. They looked scared and guilty. + +"Anna, Ben, come here right now. You are in big trouble. You could have broken the seat or hurt the baby. You are not allowed to play with your toys or watch TV for a week. You have to go to your rooms and think about what you did." Mom said, scolding them. + +Anna and Ben cried and said they were sorry. But Mom didn't listen. She took them to their rooms and closed the doors. They felt sad and lonely. They wished they had listened to Mom and left the seat alone. They learned their lesson the hard way. The end. +Ben and Lily were playing with clay. They liked to make different shapes and animals with the clay. Ben made a snake with his clay. He rolled it long and thin and gave it eyes and a tongue. Lily made a ball with her clay. She rolled it round and round until it was smooth and shiny. + +"Look at my snake!" Ben said. "It is scary and cool. It can hiss and bite." + +"Look at my ball!" Lily said. "It is pretty and nice. It can bounce and roll." + +They showed each other their clay creations. They were proud of what they made. + +"I like your snake, Ben," Lily said. "But I like my ball more. It is more fun to play with." + +"I like your ball, Lily," Ben said. "But I like my snake more. It is more interesting to look at." + +They had different opinions about their clay creations. They did not agree on which one was better. + +"Why do you like your ball more, Lily?" Ben asked. He wanted to understand her opinion. + +"Because it is smooth," Lily said. "I like smooth things. They feel good in my hands. And it can bounce and roll. I like to make it move." + +"Why do you like your snake more, Ben?" Lily asked. She wanted to understand his opinion. + +"Because it is a snake," Ben said. "I like snakes. They are cool animals. And it can hiss and bite. I like to make it sound and act like a real snake." + +They explained their opinions to each other. They listened to what the other said. They still liked their own clay creations more, but they also learned something new about the other. They decided to play together with their clay creations. They made the snake chase the ball and the ball dodge the snake. They had fun and laughed. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big box of toys that their dad gave them. They had cars, dolls, balls, and books. They shared their toys and had fun. + +One day, a new boy moved in next door. His name was Ben. He came to the garden and saw Tom and Lily's toys. He wanted to play with them too. But he did not ask. He just took the toys he liked and ran away. + +"Hey, that's not nice!" Tom shouted. "Give us back our toys!" + +"No, they are mine now!" Ben said. "I am the king of this garden. You have to do what I say!" + +Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They did not like Ben. He was a bad boy. He spoiled their fun. + +They went to their dad and told him what happened. Their dad was not happy. He went to Ben's house and talked to his mom. He told her that Ben took Tom and Lily's toys and was rude to them. + +Ben's mom was sorry. She made Ben give back the toys and say sorry to Tom and Lily. She also gave them some cookies as a peace offering. + +Tom and Lily forgave Ben. They thanked his mom for the cookies. They were sweet and yummy. + +Ben felt ashamed. He realized he was wrong. He wanted to be friends with Tom and Lily. He asked them if he could play with them. + +Tom and Lily thought for a moment. They decided to give Ben a chance. They said yes, but only if he promised to be nice and share. + +Ben agreed. He said he was sorry again. He learned his lesson. He did not want to be a bitter king. He wanted to be a good friend. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play games. Today, they play a game with cards. The cards have pictures of animals. Sara and Tom have to test their memory. They have to turn two cards and see if they match. If they match, they keep the cards. If they do not match, they turn them back. The one who has more cards at the end wins a prize. + +Sara is good at the game. She remembers where the cards are. She finds a cat, a dog, a bird, and a fish. She has four cards. Tom is not good at the game. He forgets where the cards are. He only finds a cow and a pig. He has two cards. + +Tom is sad. He thinks the game is boring. He does not want to play anymore. He says to Sara, "This game is boring. I do not want to play. You always win. I never win. What is the prize anyway?" + +Sara smiles. She likes the game. She likes to win. She says to Tom, "The prize is a hug. If you win, you get a hug from me. If I win, I get a hug from you. Do you want a hug?" + +Tom thinks. He likes hugs. He likes Sara. He says to Sara, "OK. I will play. Maybe I will win. Maybe I will get a hug." + +Sara and Tom play again. They turn the cards. They try to match them. They have fun. They laugh. They hug. They are happy. They are friends. +Tim and Mia like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big tank. The tank can move and make noise. They pretend the tank is in a war and they are the soldiers. + +One day, the tank stops moving. Tim and Mia are sad. They try to push the tank, but it does not work. They look at the tank and see a wire is loose. They do not know what to do. + +They remember their dad is good at fixing things. He is very clever. They run to their dad and show him the tank. Their dad smiles and takes the tank. He says he can repair it. He gets his tools and works on the tank. + +Soon, the tank is moving and making noise again. Tim and Mia are happy. They thank their dad and hug him. They take the tank and go back to play. They say their dad is the best and the tank is the coolest. They have fun with their toys. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big orange on the ground. It is round and shiny. + +"Look, an orange!" Lily says. "I love oranges. They are sweet and juicy." + +"Me too!" Sam says. "Let's share it." + +They peel the orange and break it into pieces. They each take a piece and bite it. But the orange is not sweet and juicy. It is spicy and hot. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cries. "This orange is spicy! It hurts my mouth!" + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sam cries. "This orange is spicy! It hurts my tongue!" + +They spit out the orange and run to the fountain. They drink some water and rinse their mouths. + +"Who put spicy in the orange?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know," Sam says. "Maybe it was a bad orange. Or a trick orange." + +They look at the orange. It has a sticker on it. The sticker says: "HOT PEPPER ORANGE. TRY IF YOU DARE." + +Lily and Sam shake their heads. They do not like hot pepper oranges. They like sweet and juicy oranges. + +They throw away the orange and go to the ice cream truck. They buy some ice cream and eat it. The ice cream is cold and creamy. It makes their mouths feel better. + +"I love ice cream," Lily says. "It is not spicy. It is yummy." + +"Me too," Sam says. "It is not spicy. It is yummy." + +They smile and lick their ice cream. They are happy. They are friends. +Tommy loves to help his mom wrap gifts for his friends. He likes to choose the paper, the tape and the bow. He thinks wrapping is fun and easy. + +But today, Tommy is not happy. His mom says he cannot wrap the gift for Lily, his best friend. She says the gift is too big and too heavy for him. She says he needs to be patient and wait for her to wrap it. + +Tommy does not want to wait. He wants to wrap the gift by himself. He thinks he can do it. He says to his mom, "Please, mom, let me wrap it. I can do it. I am a great wrapper." + +His mom smiles and says, "I know you are a great wrapper, Tommy. But this gift is not for you to wrap. It is for me to wrap. You can help me with the other gifts, okay?" + +Tommy is not okay. He is sad and angry. He does not want to help with the other gifts. He wants to wrap the gift for Lily. He says to his mom, "No, mom, I don't want to help. I want to wrap Lily's gift. It is not fair." + +His mom sighs and says, "Tommy, I understand you are excited to give Lily a gift. But you need to be patient and respectful. Wrapping is not a game. It is a way to show love and care. Sometimes, you need to let others do things for you. Can you do that for me?" + +Tommy thinks for a moment. He loves his mom and he loves Lily. He wants to show them both his love and care. He decides to be patient and respectful. He says to his mom, "Okay, mom, I will let you wrap Lily's gift. But can I give it to her?" + +His mom hugs him and says, "Of course, you can give it to her. You are a great giver, Tommy. And I am proud of you for being patient and respectful. Thank you for helping me wrap the other gifts. You are a great helper, too." + +Tommy smiles and says, "You are welcome, mom. I love you. And I love wrapping." +Sara likes to play sport. She likes to run and jump and kick a ball. She has a big bow in her hair. It is pink and shiny. She likes to show her bow to her friends. + +One day, Sara goes to the park with her mom. She sees a boy playing with a bow and arrow. He shoots the arrow at a target. Sara thinks it looks fun. She wants to try it. + +"Can I play with your bow and arrow?" she asks the boy. + +The boy looks at her and shakes his head. "No, you can't. This is not for girls. This is a hard sport. You need to be strong and brave. You have a silly bow in your hair. You should play with dolls." + +Sara feels sad and angry. She does not like what the boy says. She thinks he is mean and rude. She is not silly. She is strong and brave. She can play any sport she wants. She is independent. + +She turns to her mom and says, "Mom, can you help me make a bow and arrow? I want to play this sport. I want to show the boy that I can do it." + +Her mom smiles and nods. She says, "Of course, Sara. You can do anything you set your mind to. You are independent. You don't need to listen to the boy. He is wrong. You are smart and beautiful. And I love your bow in your hair. It is pink and shiny. It makes you special." + +Sara hugs her mom and says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. You are the best." + +They go to find some sticks and string and make a bow and arrow. Sara practices shooting at a target. She has fun. She feels proud. She does not care what the boy thinks. She likes to play sport. She likes to run and jump and kick a ball. And she likes to wear a bow in her hair. It is pink and shiny. It is her favorite. +Sam and Mia liked to play with their toy boat. They made it sail on the pond near their house. They pretended they were pirates and explorers. They had fun. + +One day, they saw a big hill behind the pond. It was very high and steep. They wondered what was on the other side. They decided to climb the hill and find out. They took their boat with them. + +They walked and walked until they reached the top of the hill. They looked down and saw the sea. It was blue and shiny and had big waves. They also saw a cliff. It was a sharp edge of rock that stuck out over the water. They thought it looked like a good place to sail their boat. + +They ran to the cliff and put their boat on the ground. They looked for a stick to push it into the water. Sam found one and gave it to Mia. Mia said, "Are you ready, Sam? Let's sail our boat!" + +Sam nodded and said, "Yes, Mia! Let's sail our boat!" He held Mia's hand and they counted together. "One, two, three!" + +Mia pushed the boat with the stick. It slid over the edge of the cliff and flew into the air. It looked like it was flying. Sam and Mia cheered and clapped. They watched their boat sail in the sky. + +But then, their boat fell down. It hit the water with a splash. It sank under the waves. It was gone. Sam and Mia stopped cheering and clapping. They felt sad. They had lost their boat. + +They looked at each other and said, "Oh no! Our boat!" They hugged and cried. They wished they had not sailed their boat on the cliff. They wished they had stayed on the pond. They learned a lesson. They never played on the cliff again. +One day, a boy named Ben went to the zoo with his mom and dad. He liked to see all the animals, but his favorite was the gorilla. The gorilla was big and strong and had black fur. Ben thought he was impressive. + +"Look, mom, look, dad, the gorilla is waving at me!" Ben said, pointing at the glass. + +"Wow, he is very friendly, Ben. Maybe he likes you," mom said, smiling. + +"Can I wave back, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, you can, Ben. But be careful, don't touch the glass," dad said. + +Ben waved back at the gorilla, and the gorilla waved again. They made funny faces at each other, and Ben laughed. He felt happy. + +But soon, it was time to go home. Ben did not want to leave the gorilla. + +"Bye, gorilla, bye. I will come back soon, I promise," Ben said, waving one last time. + +The gorilla nodded and made a sound that sounded like "bye". He looked sad. + +"Ben, don't worry, the gorilla will be here when you return. He has many friends and toys to play with. He will be fine," mom said, holding Ben's hand. + +"OK, mom. But I will miss him. He is my friend," Ben said, looking back at the gorilla. + +"I know, Ben. He is your friend. And you are his friend. And friends always remember each other," dad said, hugging Ben. + +Ben smiled and nodded. He knew that the gorilla was his friend, and he was the gorilla's friend. And he knew that he would return to see him again. He was happy. +Lily was hungry. She wanted a yummy snack. She looked in the kitchen. She saw a big jar of cookies on the shelf. She tried to reach it, but it was too high. She got a chair and climbed on it. She stretched her arm and grabbed the jar. She was happy. + +But then, a loud voice said, "Lily, what are you doing?" Lily turned around and saw a figure. It was her mom. She looked angry. She said, "Lily, you know you are not allowed to take cookies without asking. Put the jar back and get down from the chair. You could fall and hurt yourself." + +Lily felt scared and sad. She did not want to make her mom angry. She did not want to hurt herself. But she also wanted a yummy cookie. She said, "But mom, I'm hungry. And the cookies look so yummy. Can I please have one?" + +Her mom sighed. She said, "Lily, you can have one cookie, but only after you eat your lunch. Cookies are not good for you if you eat too many. They have too much sugar. You need to eat healthy food first. Now, put the jar back and get down from the chair. I will make you a sandwich." + +Lily nodded. She put the jar back and got down from the chair. She followed her mom to the table. She ate her sandwich. It was good, but not as yummy as the cookies. She hoped her mom would not forget her promise. She said, "Mom, can I have a cookie now?" + +Her mom smiled. She said, "Yes, you can have a cookie now. You ate your lunch like a good girl. Here, take one from the jar. But only one, okay?" She handed Lily a cookie. It was chocolate chip. Lily's favorite. She took a bite. It was so yummy. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Her mom hugged her. She said, "I love you too, Lily. And I'm sorry I yelled at you. I just want you to be safe and healthy. Next time, ask me before you take a cookie, okay?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry too. Next time, I will ask you." She finished her cookie and gave her mom a kiss. They were happy. +Lily was a thin girl who liked to draw and play with her toys. She was going to school for the first time and she was scared. She did not know the other kids or the teacher. She did not want to leave her mom. + +"Mom, I don't want to go to school. Can I stay with you?" Lily said, holding her mom's hand. + +"Sweetie, I know you are scared, but school is fun. You will make new friends and learn new things. And I will be here to pick you up later. You can trust me, okay?" Mom said, giving Lily a hug. + +Lily nodded, but she still felt nervous. She followed her mom to the school gate, where a nice lady with a big smile greeted them. + +"Hello, I'm Miss Rose, your teacher. You must be Lily. I'm so happy to meet you. Come, let me show you your classroom." Miss Rose said, taking Lily's hand. + +Lily looked at her mom, who smiled and waved. She decided to trust Miss Rose and go with her. Maybe school was not so bad after all. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with their toys. Sara has a doll with long hair. Ben has a car with big wheels. One day, they go to the park with their moms. + +At the park, they see a dog. The dog is big and brown. It has soft fur. Sara and Ben want to pet the dog. They ask their moms if they can. + +"Sure, but be careful," Sara's mom says. "The dog might not like strangers." + +"Okay, mom," Sara says. She walks slowly to the dog. She holds out her hand. The dog sniffs her hand. Then it licks her hand. Sara smiles. She pets the dog's fur. + +"Can I pet the dog too?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, but be careful," Ben's mom says. "The dog might not like loud noises." + +"Okay, mom," Ben says. He runs to the dog. He shouts, "Hi, doggy!" The dog barks. It does not like Ben's shout. It jumps up and nips Ben's arm. Ben cries. He runs back to his mom. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben says. "The dog bit me!" + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Ben's mom says. She hugs him. She looks at his arm. It is not bleeding. It is just red. She puts some ice on it. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Sara asks. She feels sorry for Ben. + +"No, I'm not okay," Ben says. "The dog is mean. I don't like the dog." + +"The dog is not mean," Sara says. "The dog is just scared. You scared the dog with your shout. You should be quiet and gentle with the dog. That is what I did. The dog liked me." + +"I don't care," Ben says. "I don't want to pet the dog. I want to play with my car." + +"Fine," Sara says. "But I want to play with the dog. The dog is smart and nice. I like the dog." + +Sara goes back to the dog. She talks to the dog. She says, "Hi, doggy. You are a good doggy. Do you want to play with me?" The dog wags its tail. It likes Sara. Sara throws a stick. The dog runs and fetches the stick. Sara and the dog have fun. + +Ben watches Sara and the dog. He feels lonely. He thinks, "Maybe Sara is right. Maybe the dog is smart and nice. Maybe I should try to pet the dog again. Maybe the dog will like me too." + +He walks slowly to Sara and the dog. He says, "Hi, Sara. Hi, doggy. Can I play with you?" + +Sara smiles. She says, "Sure, Ben. You can play with us. But you have to be quiet and gentle with the dog. That is what the dog likes." + +"Okay, Sara," Ben says. He holds out his hand. The dog sniffs his hand. It does not bark. It licks his hand. Ben smiles. He pets the dog's fur. + +"Good boy, doggy," Ben says. "You are a smart and nice doggy. I like you." + +The dog wags its tail. It likes Ben. Ben and Sara and the dog play together. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Max were playing with their dolls in the living room. They liked to make up stories and act them out with their dolls. Lily had a flexible doll that could bend and twist in many ways. Max had a doll that could talk and sing when he pressed a button. + +"Let's pretend that our dolls are going to a party," Lily said. "They need to dress up and look pretty." + +"OK," Max said. "But my doll is the best, because she can talk and sing. Your doll is boring, because she can only bend and twist." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She loved her flexible doll and thought she was fun and special. She did not like Max being mean to her. + +"That's not true," Lily said. "My doll is better, because she can do many things with her body. Your doll can only make noise." + +They started to argue and pull each other's dolls. They did not notice that their mom was calling them for lunch. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said. "You are hurting your dolls and each other. Come to the table now." + +Lily and Max let go of their dolls and rushed to the kitchen. They did not want to get in trouble. But when they got to the table, they saw that their dolls were damaged. Lily's doll had a tear in her dress and a stitch in her arm. Max's doll had a scratch on her face and a broken button. + +They felt sorry and ashamed. They realized that they had been selfish and rude. They had not respected their own or each other's dolls. They had not been good friends. + +They looked at each other and said, "I'm sorry." + +They hugged and apologized to their dolls. They promised to be more careful and kind. They learned that every doll is special and has something to offer. They learned that they should appreciate and share their toys. They learned that they should treat each other with respect and love. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat some food. Mommy said they could have some bread and jam. She put the food on the table and gave them each a plate and a knife. + +Lily liked jam. She spread it on her bread and took a big bite. She smiled and said, "Yum, yum, this is good." + +Ben did not like jam. He wanted peanut butter. He looked at his plate and made a face. He said, "No, no, this is bad. I want peanut butter." + +Mommy said, "Sorry, Ben, we have no peanut butter. You have to eat what you have. Jam is good for you. It has fruit in it." + +Ben was angry. He did not want to eat jam. He wanted to eat peanut butter. He picked up his knife and slapped his bread with it. The jam flew off the bread and landed on Lily's face. + +Lily was surprised. She felt the jam on her face and said, "Hey, what are you doing? That is not nice. You made a mess." + +Ben laughed. He thought it was funny. He said, "Ha, ha, you look funny. You have jam on your face." + +Mommy was not happy. She saw the jam on Lily's face and on the table. She said, "Ben, that is not funny. That is rude. You wasted your food and you hurt your sister. You have to say sorry and clean up." + +Ben did not want to say sorry or clean up. He said, "No, I don't. I don't like jam. I like peanut butter." + +Mommy said, "That is not an excuse. You have to be polite and respectful. You have to learn to try new things. Jam is interesting. It has different colors and flavors. Maybe you will like it if you taste it." + +Ben did not want to taste it. He said, "No, I won't. Jam is yucky. Peanut butter is yummy." + +Mommy said, "You don't know that until you try it. Come on, give it a chance. It might surprise you." + +Ben looked at his plate. He saw the bread and the jam. He did not want to eat it, but he did not want to make Mommy more angry. He decided to try it. He took a small bite and chewed it. + +He was surprised. He liked it. It was sweet and soft and sticky. He said, "Mmm, this is not bad. This is good. I like jam." + +Lily smiled. She wiped the jam off her face and said, "See, I told you. Jam is good. Do you want to share with me?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, I do. I'm sorry I slapped your bread and made a mess. I was wrong. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily said, "Of course I can. You are my brother. I love you. Here, have some of my bread and jam." + +They hugged and shared their food. Mommy was happy. She said, "That's very nice of you. I'm proud of you. You learned something new and you made up with your sister. You are good kids." + +They finished their food and cleaned up the table. They said, "Thank you, Mommy, for the bread and jam. It was interesting and yummy." + +Mommy said, "You're welcome, my loves. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Now, how about some milk and cookies for dessert?" +Lily and Ben were playing in their room. They had many toys and books, but they liked to make up stories with their dolls and cars. They put a blanket on the floor and pretended it was a big lake. They made their dolls swim and fish and have fun. + +"Look, Ben, this doll has a pretty dress!" Lily said, holding up a pink doll with flowers. "She is a princess and she lives in a castle by the lake." + +"That's cool, Lily, but my car is faster and stronger!" Ben said, zooming a red car on the blanket. "He is a superhero and he saves people from bad guys." + +They played for a long time, until their mom called them for dinner. They put their toys away and ran to the kitchen. They washed their hands and sat at the table. They ate chicken and rice and broccoli, and drank milk. They liked their food and said thank you to their mom. + +After dinner, they brushed their teeth and put on their pajamas. They hugged their mom and dad good night and went to their room. They climbed into their beds and turned on their night lights. They looked at the ceiling and saw stars and moons and planets. They had stickers that glowed in the dark and made their ceiling look like the sky. + +"Wow, the ceiling is so pretty!" Lily said, pointing at a star. "I wish I could go there and see what it is like." + +"Me too, Lily, but we have to stay here and sleep." Ben said, yawning. "Maybe we can dream about it and have adventures." + +"Okay, Ben, let's do that." Lily said, closing her eyes. "Good night, brother." + +"Good night, sister." Ben said, snuggling his pillow. "I love you." + +"I love you too." Lily said, smiling. + +They fell asleep and dreamed of the pretty ceiling and the big lake and the princess and the superhero. They were happy and safe and warm. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. Sometimes they play with cars, sometimes they play with dolls, sometimes they play with blocks. They share their toys and help each other. + +One day, they go to the park with Mom. They see a big slide. Anna wants to go first, but Ben wants to go too. They start to fight. They push and pull and shout. + +"Stop!" Mom says. "You are twins. You should be nice to each other. How would you feel if someone pushed you?" + +Anna and Ben think. They feel sorry. They don't want to hurt each other. They want to have fun. + +"I'm sorry, Anna," Ben says. "You can go first." + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Anna says. "You can go with me." + +They hug and smile. They go to the slide together. They hold hands and slide down. They laugh and clap. + +Mom is happy. She hugs them too. "You are good twins," she says. "You make me proud." + +Anna and Ben are calm. They play some more. They have a good day. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They had a lot of toys, but their favorite was the stove. They pretended to cook and bake yummy things for their family and friends. + +One day, they decided to make a cake for their mom, who was in the living room. They took a big bowl and filled it with flour, sugar, eggs, milk, and chocolate. They mixed everything with a spoon and poured it into a pan. Then they put the pan on the stove and turned it on. + +"Mom will love our cake!" Lily said, smiling. + +"Yes, she will!" Max agreed, clapping. + +They waited for a few minutes, but nothing happened. The cake did not rise or smell good. It just stayed flat and gooey. + +"Maybe we need to turn the stove higher," Max suggested. + +"OK, let's do it!" Lily said. + +They turned the knob on the stove until it was very hot. They hoped that would make the cake better. But they were wrong. + +Soon, they saw smoke coming out of the pan. It was black and smelly. It made their eyes water and their noses itch. They heard a loud beep from the stove. It was a warning sound. + +"Uh-oh, what's that?" Lily asked, scared. + +"I don't know, but it's bad!" Max said, also scared. + +They ran to the living room and yelled for their mom. + +"Mom, mom, help! The stove is on fire!" they cried. + +Their mom heard their yell and ran to the kitchen. She saw the smoke and the fire. She grabbed a towel and threw it over the pan. She turned off the stove and opened the window. She coughed and waved her hand. + +"Are you OK, kids?" she asked, worried. + +"Yes, mom, we're OK," Lily and Max said, hugging her. + +"What were you doing in the kitchen?" she asked, stern. + +"We were trying to make you a cake, mom," Lily said, sheepish. + +"A cake? That's very sweet of you, but very dangerous too. You should never play with the stove. It's hot and can hurt you. And you should never leave it on without me. Do you understand?" she said, serious. + +"Yes, mom, we understand. We're sorry, mom," Lily and Max said, sorry. + +Their mom hugged them and kissed them. She was not angry, but relieved. She loved her twins very much. They were charming and curious, but sometimes they made mistakes. + +"It's OK, kids. I forgive you. But next time, if you want to make me a cake, ask me first. OK?" she said, gentle. + +"OK, mom. We love you, mom," Lily and Max said, happy. + +They smiled and hugged their mom again. They learned their lesson. They would never play with the stove again. But they would still play in the kitchen. They had a lot of toys, but their favorite was the stove. +Tim and Lily were playing in the backyard with their toys. They saw some smoke coming from the house next door. They were curious and ran to see what was happening. + +They saw a man with a big hose trying to put out a fire in the kitchen. He was shouting and looked angry. He saw Tim and Lily and said, "Go away, kids! This is dangerous! You could get hurt!" + +Tim and Lily were scared and ran back to their yard. They wondered how the fire started. They remembered that they had found a box of matches in the garage and had played with them. They had lit some paper and thrown it in the trash can. They thought it was fun, but they did not tell anyone. + +They felt guilty and wondered if they had caused the fire. They wanted to say sorry, but they were afraid of the man and the fire. They hid behind a tree and hoped that the fire would stop soon. They wished they had not played with the matches. They learned that matches can make smoke and fire and that they should prevent that from happening. They decided to never play with matches again. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes and jewelry. She put on a big hat, a long necklace, and some red lipstick. She felt very pretty and grown-up. She wanted to show her mom how she looked. + +She ran to the kitchen, where her mom was making lunch. She said, "Mom, look at me! I'm a princess!" But her mom did not smile. She frowned and said, "Lily, what have you done? You made a mess with my things! And you can't wear lipstick, it's not for little girls!" + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not understand why her mom was not happy. She said, "But I'm a princess! I'm pretty!" She ran back to her room, crying. She looked at herself in the mirror. She saw the red lipstick on her mouth and teeth. She thought it looked funny, not pretty. She tried to wipe it off, but it was hard. It also tasted spicy and bad. She did not like it anymore. + +She wished she had not played with her mom's things. She wished she had asked her mom first. She wished her mom would hug her and say sorry. She did not feel like a princess anymore. She felt like a silly little girl. She hoped her mom would forgive her and love her. She decided to say sorry to her mom and help her clean the mess. She hoped her mom would still let her play dress-up sometimes, but with her own clothes and jewelry. She learned a lesson that day. She learned to respect her mom's things and to ask before she used them. She also learned that lipstick was not for her. She liked her own lips better. They were soft and sweet, not spicy and red. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toy horses. They had many horses of different colors and sizes, but their favorite was a big black horse that could run fast and jump high. They called him Shadow. + +One day, they decided to play a game of cowboys and robbers. Tom was the cowboy and Sam was the robber. They took turns chasing each other with their horses around the yard. Tom pretended to shoot Sam with his finger and said, "Bang! Bang! You're caught, robber! Surrender or I'll take you to jail!" + +Sam did not want to surrender. He wanted to keep playing. He said, "No, cowboy! You can't catch me! I'm too fast for you!" He made his horse run faster and faster, trying to get away from Tom. + +But Shadow was restless. He did not like to run so much. He wanted to stop and eat some grass. He started to slow down and pull away from Sam's hand. Sam tried to hold on to him, but Shadow was too strong. He jerked his head and broke free from Sam. He ran towards the fence, where there was a gap. + +Sam shouted, "Shadow, come back! Don't go there!" He ran after him, but he was too late. Shadow jumped over the fence and landed on the other side, where there was a busy road. A big truck was coming fast. It did not see Shadow. It hit him with a loud crash. + +Tom heard the noise and ran to the fence. He saw Shadow lying on the road, not moving. He saw blood and broken pieces of his toy horse. He felt a big pain in his heart. He started to cry. + +Sam came to the fence and saw what happened. He felt very sorry and scared. He wished he had surrendered to Tom. He wished he had not made Shadow run so much. He wished he could have his horse back. He hugged Tom and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I'm sorry, Shadow. I love you both." He cried too. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the woods. They pretend to be wolves and howl at the moon. One day, they find a real wolf in a trap. The wolf is weak and hurt. He looks at them with sad eyes. + +"Tom, what do we do?" Sam asks. "He is a bad wolf. He can bite us." + +"No, Sam, he is not bad. He is scared and alone. We have to help him," Tom says. "Maybe he has a family. Maybe they miss him." + +Tom and Sam look around. They see a big rock and a stick. They use them to break the trap. The wolf is free. He limps out of the trap and sniffs them. He licks their hands and wags his tail. He is happy and grateful. + +"See, Sam, he is a good wolf. He is our friend," Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom, he is our friend. But he needs his family. We have to find them," Sam says. + +They hear a loud howl from far away. The wolf perks up his ears and howls back. He looks at Tom and Sam and nods. He wants them to follow him. They run after him through the woods. They see a hill with a big tree. Under the tree, there are four more wolves. They are the wolf's family. They are happy to see him. They lick him and nuzzle him. They see Tom and Sam and wag their tails. They are happy to see them too. They are their friends. + +Tom and Sam smile. They have helped the wolf. They have united him with his family. They have made new friends. They howl with the wolves and the moon. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were very happy when they got a new toy car from their grandma. It was big and red and had a remote control. They wanted to play with it right away, but they had to unpack it first. + +They opened the box and took out the car and the remote. They looked for the battery, but they could not find it. They saw a note from grandma that said: "I forgot to buy the battery. Sorry. You can get one from the store." + +Lily and Ben were sad. They did not have any money to buy a battery. They looked around the house and saw a clock on the wall. It had a battery inside. They had an idea. + +They climbed on a chair and took the clock down. They opened the back and took out the battery. They put it in the remote and turned it on. The car started to move and make noises. They were very happy and ran to the living room to play. + +But they did not see their mom coming in. She saw the clock on the floor and the empty back. She saw the car and the remote. She knew what they did. She was very angry. + +She said: "Lily and Ben, what did you do? You took the battery from the clock without asking. That was very naughty. You made me late for work. You should be sorry." + +Lily and Ben felt guilty. They knew they did something bad. They said: "We are sorry, mom. We wanted to play with the car. We did not mean to make you late. We will put the battery back in the clock." + +Mom said: "You should have waited for me to come home. I would have bought you a battery. You should not take things that are not yours. You should ask first. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said: "We understand, mom. We will not do it again. We love you." + +Mom said: "I love you too. But you have to learn to be good. Now, go and put the battery back in the clock. And then, you have to clean up the mess you made." + +Lily and Ben did what mom said. They hoped grandma would come soon and bring them a battery. They still wanted to play with the car. But they also wanted to be good. +Ben and Sam were friends who liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses with their blocks. + +One day, they decided to make a big valley with their blocks. They put some blocks on the floor to make hills and mountains. Then they left a space in the middle to make the valley. They wanted to add some animals and trees and flowers to their valley, but they did not have enough blocks. + +"Let's ask Lily if we can borrow some of her blocks," Ben said. "She has many blocks, too." + +"Okay," Sam agreed. "But be nice to her. She is our friend, too." + +They went to Lily's room and knocked on the door. Lily opened the door and smiled at them. + +"Hi, Ben and Sam. Do you want to play with me?" she asked. + +"Hi, Lily. We are making a big valley with our blocks. Can we borrow some of your blocks, please?" Ben asked. + +Lily looked at her blocks and felt nervous. She liked her blocks very much and did not want to share them. + +"No, you can't. These are my blocks. Go away!" she said. She slammed the door in their faces. + +Ben and Sam felt sad and angry. They went back to their room and looked at their valley. It was not very pretty without any animals or trees or flowers. + +"Maybe we can use something else to add to our valley," Sam said. "How about some stickers or crayons or paper?" + +"That's a good idea," Ben said. "Let's try that." + +They found some stickers and crayons and paper and started to add them to their valley. They made some animals and trees and flowers with their stickers and crayons and paper. They had fun and their valley looked very nice. + +Lily heard them laughing and having fun. She felt curious and lonely. She opened her door and peeked at their room. She saw their valley and was amazed. It was so colorful and lively and beautiful. + +"Wow, your valley is so nice. Can I play with you?" she asked. + +Ben and Sam looked at her and smiled. + +"Sure, you can. Come and join us. We can share our blocks and stickers and crayons and paper," Ben said. + +"Thank you. I'm sorry I was mean to you. I was nervous about losing my blocks. But I see that sharing is more fun," Lily said. + +They hugged and became friends again. They played with their valley and had a great time. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. +Sam and Mia are playing with their toys in the living room. They have cars, dolls, blocks and books. They make a lot of noise and mess. + +"Sam, Mia, stop!" Mom says. "It is time to clean up. You have to be tidy. Put your toys in the box." + +Sam and Mia do not want to stop. They want to play more. They ignore Mom and keep playing. + +"Sam, Mia, I said stop!" Mom says again. "If you do not clean up, you will not get a snack. And you have to go to the bathroom before dinner." + +Sam and Mia still do not listen. They think Mom is not serious. They laugh and throw their toys around. + +"Sam, Mia, this is the last time I say stop!" Mom says loudly. "You are being very naughty. You have to go to the bathroom now. And you have to clean up your mess. Or you will go to bed without a story." + +Sam and Mia finally hear Mom. They do not want to go to bed without a story. They love stories. They look at Mom and see that she is angry. They feel sorry. + +"Sorry, Mom," Sam says. + +"Sorry, Mom," Mia says. + +They go to the bathroom and wash their hands. Then they come back and put their toys in the box. They make the living room tidy. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She is not angry anymore. She is proud. + +"Good job, Sam and Mia," Mom says. "You are good children. Now you can have a snack and a story. What story do you want to hear?" + +Sam and Mia think for a moment. Then they say together: + +"The Three Little Pigs!" +Tim and Lily wanted to play outside, but it was a gloomy day. The sky was gray and the wind was cold. They saw some puddles on the ground and some leaves on the trees. + +"Let's have a balance contest!" Tim said. "We can walk on the edge of the puddles and see who can stay on longer." + +"OK, but what is the reward?" Lily asked. + +"The winner gets to choose the next game," Tim said. + +They found a big puddle and took turns to walk on its edge. They tried not to fall in the water or step on the leaves. Tim went first and balanced for ten steps. Then he slipped and got his shoes wet. + +"Ha ha, you lose!" Lily said. + +Then it was Lily's turn. She balanced for nine steps, but then a leaf flew into her face and made her sneeze. She lost her balance and fell into the puddle. + +"Ha ha, you lose too!" Tim said. + +They both laughed and got up. They were wet and dirty, but they had fun. + +"Let's go home and change our clothes," Lily said. + +"OK, but first, let's hug and say sorry," Tim said. + +They hugged and said sorry. They were both the winners of the balance contest. They ran home and looked for the next game. +Sara and Ben were playing in the backyard. They saw a big jar of cookies on the kitchen table. They wanted to get some cookies, but Mom said no. She said they had to wait until after lunch. + +Sara and Ben did not listen. They sneaked into the kitchen and climbed on a chair. They reached for the jar of cookies, but it was too heavy. It fell on the floor and broke. Cookies and glass were everywhere. + +Mom heard the noise and came into the kitchen. She was very angry. She saw Sara and Ben with filthy hands and faces. They had eaten some cookies and cut themselves on the glass. + +"What have you done?" Mom asked. "You disobeyed me and made a big mess. You could have hurt yourselves badly. You are very naughty." + +Sara and Ben felt sorry. They said they were sorry. They helped Mom clean up the mess. They learned their lesson. They decided to listen to Mom and not get cookies without asking. They also learned to be careful with glass. They hugged Mom and said they loved her. Mom forgave them and gave them a hug. She said she loved them too. She said they could have one cookie each after lunch, but only if they washed their hands and faces first. Sara and Ben agreed. They were happy. +Tom and Sue like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads with blocks and tape. They zoom their cars on the roads and make noises. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep! + +One day, they find a big box in the garage. Inside the box, there are many old cars. They are dusty and rusty. Tom and Sue want to play with them. They take them out of the box and wipe them with a cloth. + +"Look, this car is red and shiny!" Tom says. He zooms it on the floor. + +"Wow, this car is blue and fast!" Sue says. She zooms it on the table. + +They have fun with the old cars. They pretend they are drivers and go to different places. They go to the park, the zoo, the store, and the beach. + +But then, mom comes and sees the mess. There are dust and cars everywhere. She is not happy. + +"Tom and Sue, what are you doing?" mom asks. "You made a big mess. You have to clean it up." + +"Sorry, mom," Tom and Sue say. "We were playing with the old cars. They are fine." + +Mom smiles. She remembers playing with the old cars when she was little. She helps them clean up and put the cars back in the box. + +"Maybe we can play with them again another day," mom says. "But now, it's time for lunch." + +Tom and Sue nod. They are hungry. They zoom to the kitchen and wash their hands. They are happy. They had a fine day. +Lily and Ben liked to make art with oil paints. They had many colors and brushes. They put paper on the floor and spread oil on it. They made shapes and patterns with their fingers and brushes. + +"Look, I made a sun!" Lily said, pointing to a yellow circle. + +"I made a car!" Ben said, showing a red rectangle with four black circles. + +They were having fun and making a mess. They did not see that some oil dripped on the floor. + +Mom came in and saw the oil on the floor. She was not happy. She said, "Lily and Ben, what are you doing? You spilled oil on the floor! That is not good. Oil is hard to clean. You have to be careful with oil paints." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not mean to spill oil. We wanted to make art. We like oil paints. They are popular." + +Mom said, "I know you like oil paints. They are popular. But you have to use them on paper, not on the floor. And you have to clean up after you use them. Oil paints are not toys. They are for big people. Next time, ask me before you use them, okay?" + +Lily and Ben said, "Okay, Mom. We will ask you next time. And we will help you clean the oil." + +Mom said, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. I love you. And I love your art. But please, no more oil on the floor." +Lily likes to follow daddy when he goes to work. She thinks he has a fun job. He makes things with his hands. He paints and cuts and glues. He calls them original art. + +One day, Lily sneaks out of the house and follows daddy to his studio. She hides behind a big box and watches him work. She sees him paint a picture of a bird. It is blue and yellow and green. It is very pretty. + +Lily wants to make a picture too. She finds some paper and crayons. She draws a bird. It is red and purple and orange. She thinks it is original too. + +She runs to daddy and shows him her picture. She says, "Look, daddy, I made a bird too. Do you like it?" + +Daddy looks at her picture and smiles. He hugs her and says, "I love it, Lily. It is very original and beautiful. Just like you. But you should not follow me to work. It is not safe. You could get hurt. You should stay at home with mommy. She worries about you." + +Lily feels sorry. She says, "I'm sorry, daddy. I just wanted to see what you do. I like your art. Can I help you sometimes?" + +Daddy says, "Maybe sometimes, when I have time. But you have to ask me first. And you have to listen to me and be careful. OK?" + +Lily says, "OK, daddy. I will. Can I keep my picture?" + +Daddy says, "Of course you can. It is your original art. And I am very proud of you." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big truck stop near their house. The truck had many boxes and letters inside. The truck driver got out and started to put the letters in the mailboxes. + +"Look, Lily, the truck driver is giving letters to everyone!" Tom said. + +"Maybe he has a letter for us, too!" Lily said. + +They ran to their mailbox and waited for the truck driver to come. The truck driver smiled and gave them a letter with their names on it. + +"Wow, a letter for us! Who is it from?" Tom asked. + +Lily opened the letter and read it. It was from their grandma, who lived far away. She said she missed them and sent them a picture of her and her cat. + +"Look, Tom, it's grandma and her cat! She says she loves us and wants to hug us soon!" Lily said. + +Tom and Lily were very happy. They loved their grandma and her cat. They wanted to write back to her and tell her about their games and toys. + +"Let's go inside and get some paper and crayons. We can draw a picture for grandma and her cat!" Tom said. + +"Good idea, Tom! Let's go!" Lily said. + +They followed the truck driver as he moved to the next mailbox. They waved to him and said thank you. The truck driver waved back and said you're welcome. He was calm and kind. He liked to deliver letters and make people happy. Tom and Lily went inside and started to draw their picture. They hoped grandma and her cat would like it. +Tom and Lily like to play with their toys. They have cars, dolls, blocks and books. But their favorite toy is the train set. The train set has a big engine, many cars, and a long cable. The cable makes the train go around the track. + +One day, Tom and Lily want to make a perfect train. They put all the cars behind the engine. They make sure the cable is not twisted or broken. They put some people and animals in the cars. They are ready to start the train. + +But when they push the button, nothing happens. The train does not move. Tom and Lily are sad. They do not know what is wrong. They look at the train set. They look at the cable. They look at the button. + +Then, Lily sees something. She points to the wall. She says, "Look! The cable is not in the hole!" Tom looks where Lily points. He sees that the cable is not plugged into the socket. He says, "Oh, you are right! The cable needs to be in the hole to make the train go!" + +Tom and Lily run to the wall. They plug the cable into the socket. They run back to the train set. They push the button again. This time, the train moves. It goes around the track. It makes a choo-choo sound. Tom and Lily clap and cheer. They have made a perfect train. They are happy. They play with the train for a long time. +Tommy likes to hear his big sister play the flute. She makes pretty sounds with it and sometimes teaches him the names of the notes. Tommy wants to play the flute too, but his sister says he is too little and might break it. + +One day, when his sister is at school, Tommy sees the flute on the table. He thinks it is his chance to try it. He picks it up and puts it to his mouth. He blows hard, but no sound comes out. He blows harder, but still nothing. He gets upset and starts to cry. + +He hears the door open and his sister comes in. She sees him with the flute and gets very angry. She snatches it from him and yells, "Tommy, what are you doing? You could have ruined my flute! You are not allowed to touch it!" + +Tommy feels sorry and scared. He says, "I'm sorry, sis. I just wanted to play like you. I didn't mean to hurt it." + +His sister looks at the flute and sees that it is not broken. She sighs and calms down. She says, "I know, Tommy. But you have to ask me first. The flute is very delicate and expensive. Maybe when you are older, I can teach you how to play. But for now, you can listen and clap." + +She hugs him and wipes his tears. She plays a song for him and he claps along. He still wants to play the flute, but he is happy to hear his sister and learn from her. He thinks she is the best flute player in the world. +Lily likes to study books. She likes to look at the pictures and learn new words. She has many books in her room, but her favorite one is about animals. She likes to see the lions, the monkeys, and the birds. + +One day, she finds a new book on her bed. It is a gift from her grandma. She opens it and sees a big green frog on the cover. She is curious and happy. She says, "Thank you, grandma! I love frogs!" + +She starts to read the book. She learns that frogs can jump, swim, and croak. She also learns that some frogs are not green, but pink, blue, or yellow. She thinks they are very pretty and funny. + +She shows the book to her brother, Tom. He is older and likes to play with cars and trucks. He looks at the book and says, "Frogs are boring. They are slimy and noisy. I don't like them." + +Lily is sad and angry. She says, "Frogs are not boring. They are amazing and fun. I like them. You are mean." + +She takes the book and runs to her room. She closes the door and hugs the book. She says, "Don't worry, frog. I am your friend. You are the best." +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play together at school. One day, their teacher tells them about a festival. The festival has games, music, and balloons. Lila and Ben are very happy. They want to go to the festival. + +The next day, Lila and Ben go to the festival with their parents. They see many people and things. They play a game of throwing rings. Lila wins a teddy bear. Ben wins a car. They are both happy with their prizes. They hug and say, "We are good at this game!" + +Then, they hear music. They see a big stage. They see people dancing and singing. They want to join them. They ask their parents if they can go to the stage. Their parents say yes, but they have to part for a while. They have to meet them at the balloon stand later. Lila and Ben say okay. They hold hands and go to the stage. + +They have fun dancing and singing. They make new friends. They forget about the time. They forget about their parents. They forget about their prizes. They are having too much fun. + +But then, something bad happens. A big wind comes. It blows away the balloons. It blows away the prizes. Lila and Ben see their teddy bear and car flying away. They are very sad. They cry and say, "We lost our prizes!" + +They look for their parents. They see them at the balloon stand. They run to them. They hug them and say, "We are sorry! We lost our prizes!" + +Their parents are not angry. They are happy to see them. They say, "It's okay. We are glad you are safe. We have something for you." + +They give them new balloons. Lila gets a pink one. Ben gets a blue one. They are very happy. They say, "Thank you! We love our balloons!" + +They are not jealous of each other. They are happy for each other. They share their balloons. They say, "We are still friends!" + +They learn a lesson. They learn to be careful with their things. They learn to watch the time. They learn to love their friends. They have a good day at the festival. +Ben loves to draw with his crayons. He has many colors, but his favorite is yellow. He likes to draw suns, stars, flowers and bananas with yellow. One day, he finds a big yellow crayon in his mom's bag. He thinks it is a new crayon for him. He takes it out and starts to draw on the wall. + +Mom is in the kitchen, making a cake. She hears Ben giggling in the living room. She goes to see what he is doing. She sees the wall covered with yellow scribbles. She sees the crayon in Ben's hand. She sees the label on the crayon. It says "Lipstick". + +Mom is very angry. She says, "Ben, what have you done? That is not a crayon, that is my lipstick! You have ruined the wall and my lipstick! How could you do this?" + +Ben is very scared. He drops the lipstick and starts to cry. He says, "I'm sorry, Mom, I'm sorry! I thought it was a crayon! I like yellow! I didn't know it was your lipstick!" + +Mom is still angry, but she sees that Ben is sorry. She says, "Ben, you should not take things that are not yours. You should ask me first. You should not draw on the wall. You should draw on paper. You have made a big mess. You have to help me clean it up." + +Ben feels very guilty. He realizes that he has done a bad thing. He says, "I'm sorry, Mom, I'm sorry! I will help you clean it up. I will not take your things. I will not draw on the wall. I will be a good boy." + +Mom hugs Ben and says, "I love you, Ben, but you have to be more careful. Now, let's go get a sponge and some soap and try to fix the wall." + +Ben nods and says, "I love you, Mom. I will try to fix the wall." He hopes that Mom will forgive him and that the wall will be white again. He hopes that Mom will still let him draw with his crayons, but only on paper. He hopes that Mom will still make the cake, because he likes cake. He hopes that Mom will still smile at him, because he likes her smile. He hopes that he can still be happy, even though he feels guilty. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for worms. Lily found a big, fat worm and showed it to Ben. + +"Wow, that is a fat worm!" Ben said. "Can I hold it?" + +"Okay, but be gentle," Lily said. "And promise to give it back to me." + +"I promise," Ben said. He took the worm and felt it wriggle in his hand. He smiled and put it in his pocket. + +Lily did not see what Ben did. She dug another hole and found something shiny. It was a bulb. She did not know what it was, but it looked pretty. + +"Look, Ben, I found a bulb!" Lily said. "What is it for?" + +Ben looked at the bulb and felt guilty. He knew it was for making light, but he did not want to tell Lily. He wanted to keep the worm and the bulb for himself. + +"I don't know," Ben lied. "Maybe it is a toy. Can I see it?" + +"Okay, but be gentle," Lily said. "And promise to give it back to me." + +"I promise," Ben said. He took the bulb and put it in his other pocket. + +Lily did not see what Ben did. She dug another hole and found nothing. She felt sad and bored. + +"Ben, can I have my worm and my bulb back?" Lily asked. "I want to play with them." + +Ben did not answer. He ran away with his pockets full. He did not keep his promise. + +Lily cried. She felt angry and hurt. She did not want to play with Ben anymore. He was a bad friend. She wished she had a good friend who would keep his promise. +Ben likes to play with his toy cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He likes to make them zoom and crash on the floor. Sometimes he pretends to be a cop and chases the bad cars. + +One day, he decides to display his cars on the shelf. He wants to show them to his mom and dad. He puts the cop car on the top, because it is his favorite. He puts the red car and the blue car next to it, because they are fast. He puts the yellow car and the green car below, because they are small. + +He is very proud of his display. He calls his mom and dad to see it. They come and smile. They tell him he did a good job. They say his cars are very nice. They say he is a smart and creative boy. + +Ben feels happy. He hugs his mom and dad. He says he loves them. He says he loves his cars too. He asks them if he can play with them again. They say yes, but first he has to clean up his mess. Ben nods. He says he will clean up after he plays. He takes the cop car from the shelf and makes it siren. He says he is a tall and brave cop. He runs to the floor and starts to play. +Tom and Mia were going to the beach with their mom and dad. They were very happy because they liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They packed their bags with towels, hats, sunscreen, and toys. Mom and dad were very organized and checked everything twice. + +"Are you ready to go?" dad asked. + +"Yes!" Tom and Mia shouted. + +"Then let's go!" mom said. + +They got in the car and drove to the beach. It was a sunny day and the ocean was blue and shiny. Tom and Mia could not wait to get out of the car and run to the shore. They put on their sunscreen and hats and grabbed their toys. + +"Wait for us!" mom and dad called. + +Tom and Mia ran to the water and started to build a sandcastle. They used a bucket, a shovel, and some shells to make it look nice. They worked hard and had fun. + +"Look at our sandcastle!" Tom said. + +"It's very pretty!" Mia said. + +They were proud of their sandcastle and wanted to show it to mom and dad. They looked around and saw them sitting on a blanket. They waved and ran to them. + +"Look what we made!" Tom and Mia said. + +Mom and dad smiled and got up to see their sandcastle. They praised them and took a picture. + +"It's a wonderful sandcastle!" mom said. + +"You are very creative!" dad said. + +Tom and Mia hugged them and thanked them. They were happy and wanted to play some more. They asked mom and dad if they could go in the water. + +"Sure, but be careful!" mom said. + +"And don't forget to tie your hats!" dad said. + +Tom and Mia nodded and tied their hats under their chins. They ran to the water and splashed and laughed. They had a lot of fun at the beach. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Anna has a basket with toys. Ben has a ball. + +One day, they see a dog in the park. The dog is big and brown. It has a collar with a tag. The tag says "Rex". Rex is deaf. He cannot hear anything. + +Anna and Ben want to pet Rex. They walk slowly to him. They say "Hello, Rex!" But Rex does not hear them. He does not look at them. + +Anna has an idea. She takes a toy from her basket. It is a squeaky toy. She squeezes it hard. It makes a loud noise. Rex hears the noise. He turns his head. He sees Anna and Ben. He wags his tail. + +Anna and Ben smile. They touch Rex gently. Rex likes it. He licks their faces. Anna and Ben laugh. They play with Rex and the squeaky toy. They share their basket and ball with him. Rex is happy. He has new friends. +Lily and Ben like to play with blocks. They make towers and bridges and castles. Sometimes they share, and sometimes they fight. One day, they have a big fight over who gets the red blocks. They both want the red blocks, because they are the best. + +They pull and push and yell. The blocks fall down and make a mess. Lily and Ben are angry and sad. They do not want to play with each other anymore. They sit on opposite sides of the room and pout. + +Then, Lily sees something. She sees a big box with a picture of a train on it. She loves trains. She runs to the box and opens it. Inside, there are many pieces of a train. She wants to build the train, but she does not know how. + +She looks at Ben. Ben likes trains, too. He is good at building things. She thinks maybe he can help her. She picks up a piece of the train and shows it to Ben. She says, "Ben, do you want to build the train with me?" + +Ben looks at Lily. He sees the piece of the train in her hand. He likes trains, too. He is good at building things. He thinks maybe he can help her. He picks up another piece of the train and says, "Lily, yes, I want to build the train with you." + +They smile and hug. They say they are sorry for fighting. They work together to build the train. They follow the picture on the box. They fit the pieces in the right places. They make the train look like the picture. They are happy and proud. + +They realize they are friends again. They realize they can share and help each other. They realize they have a victory. They have a victory over their fight. They have a victory over the train. They have a victory over the blocks. They play with the train and the blocks. They have fun. They are happy. The end. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a tap near the fence. It was shiny and had a handle. + +"Let's see what happens if we turn the handle," said Tom. + +"OK, but be careful," said Lily. + +Tom turned the handle and water came out of the tap. It was cold and wet and made a funny sound. Tom and Lily were happy and surprised. They put their hands under the water and splashed each other. + +"Look, I can make the water go high," said Tom. He turned the handle more and the water sprang up like a fountain. + +"Wow, that's fun," said Lily. She tried to catch the water with her mouth. + +But then they heard a voice. It was Mr. Brown, the owner of the tap. He was not happy. He came out of his house and saw Tom and Lily. + +"Hey, you two, stop wasting my water," he shouted. "This is not a toy. This is a humble tap for my plants. Go away and play somewhere else." + +Tom and Lily were scared and sorry. They turned off the tap and ran away. They said sorry to Mr. Brown and thanked him for the water. + +They learned a lesson. They should not play with things that are not theirs. They should respect other people's things. They should be humble and kind. +One day, a little girl named Lily wanted to have a picnic with her teddy bear. She took a basket and put some bread, cheese, and juice inside. She also took a big blanket and went to the park with her teddy bear. + +She found a nice spot under a tree and spread the blanket on the grass. She put the basket on the blanket and said to her teddy bear, "I will serve you some food, Teddy. You must be hungry." She opened the basket and took out a slice of bread and a piece of cheese. She cut them into small pieces and put them on a plate. + +She was about to give the plate to her teddy bear, when she saw something moving on the blanket. She looked closer and saw a lot of tiny black things. They were ants! They were crawling on the blanket and on the food. They were trying to take the bread and cheese away. + +Lily was frightened. She did not like ants. She screamed, "Go away, ants! Leave my food alone!" She tried to shoo them away with her hand, but they did not listen. They kept coming and coming. They were too many. + +Lily picked up her teddy bear and ran away from the blanket. She did not want to share her food with the ants. She did not want to have a picnic anymore. She wanted to go home. She cried, "Mommy, mommy, help me! There are ants on my blanket!" +Ben is a dog. He likes to run and play with his friends. He has a red ball and a blue bone. He is happy. + +But today, Ben is sad. His owner is going away. He puts Ben on a leash and takes him to a big car. Ben does not want to go. He wants to stay and play. He barks and pulls on the leash. But his owner does not listen. He says, "Sorry, Ben. You can't come with me. You have to go to the kennel." + +The kennel is a place with many dogs. But they are not Ben's friends. They are loud and mean. They bark and growl at Ben. They try to take his ball and his bone. Ben is scared. He hides in a corner. He misses his owner. He is lonely. + +One day, a new dog comes to the kennel. He is small and brown. He has a white spot on his chest. He looks sad too. He has no ball and no bone. He has no owner. He is poor. + +Ben sees the new dog. He feels sorry for him. He thinks, maybe he can be my friend. He goes to the new dog and wags his tail. He gives him his ball and his bone. He says, "Hi, I'm Ben. Do you want to play with me?" + +The new dog is surprised. He smiles and wags his tail too. He says, "Hi, I'm Sam. Thank you for the ball and the bone. Yes, I want to play with you." + +Ben and Sam play together. They run and chase and fetch. They share the ball and the bone. They are happy. + +They join each other. They are friends. +Jill and Ben were twins who liked to play with trains. They had a big station with many tracks and cars and engines. They liked to make the trains go fast and slow and stop and start. They also liked to make noises like "choo-choo" and "beep-beep". + +One day, they had a fight over who could use the red engine. Jill said it was hers because she got it for her birthday. Ben said it was his because he liked it more. They pulled and pushed and shouted at each other. The red engine fell on the floor and broke. + +"Look what you did!" Jill cried. "You broke my engine! You are a bad brother!" + +"No, you broke it!" Ben yelled. "You are a bad sister!" + +They were so angry that they quit playing with trains. They went to their rooms and slammed the doors. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken engine and the messy station. She was not happy. She knocked on Jill's door and said, "Jill, what happened?" + +Jill told Mom that Ben broke her engine and that he was a bad brother. Mom said, "I'm sorry, Jill, but you both need to share and be nice. The red engine was not yours or Ben's. It was a cheap toy that I got from the store. It was not very strong and it could break easily. You should not fight over it." + +Mom knocked on Ben's door and said, "Ben, what happened?" + +Ben told Mom that Jill broke his engine and that she was a bad sister. Mom said, "I'm sorry, Ben, but you both need to share and be nice. The red engine was not yours or Jill's. It was a cheap toy that I got from the store. It was not very strong and it could break easily. You should not fight over it." + +Mom said, "Why don't you both come out and play with the other trains? They are still good and fun. And maybe you can say sorry to each other and hug." + +Jill and Ben felt bad for what they did. They came out of their rooms and saw the other trains. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They decided to share and be nice. They played with the trains again and made noises like "choo-choo" and "beep-beep". They were happy. +Tom and Lily like to play in the garden. They have a lot of toys and flowers there. One day, they find a big box in the garden. They open it and see many fake animals inside. They are colorful and soft. + +"Wow, look at these!" Tom says. He picks up a fake lion and roars. "I am the king of the garden!" + +Lily laughs and grabs a fake monkey. She swings it by the tail and makes funny noises. "I am the queen of the jungle!" + +They have fun with the fake animals. They pretend to be in a zoo and make up stories. They urge each other to try different animals and sounds. + +But then, they hear a voice. It is Mom. She is calling them from the house. + +"Tom, Lily, come inside! It is time for lunch!" + +They look at each other and sigh. They do not want to stop playing. + +"Can we bring the fake animals inside?" Tom asks. + +Mom shakes her head. "No, they are not yours. They belong to Mr. Brown. He is our neighbor. He asked me to keep them in the garden for a while. He is moving to a new house and he has a lot of things to pack." + +Tom and Lily feel sad. They like the fake animals. They want to keep them. + +"Please, Mom, can we have one?" Lily begs. + +Mom smiles and thinks. She knows they love animals. She has an idea. + +"Okay, you can have one. But only one. And you have to ask Mr. Brown first. He might say yes. He is very nice." + +Tom and Lily are happy. They run to the box and look at the fake animals. They have to choose one. But which one? They like them all. They have a hard time deciding. They urge each other to pick one. + +"Which one do you want?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Which one do you want?" Lily asks. + +They think and think. They look at the fake lion, the fake monkey, the fake elephant, the fake giraffe, the fake bear, and the fake panda. They are all cute and fun. + +They look at each other and smile. They have the same idea. + +They pick up the fake panda and hug it. They love the fake panda. It is black and white and fluffy. + +They run to Mom and show her the fake panda. + +"Can we have this one, Mom?" they ask. + +Mom nods and smiles. She likes the fake panda too. It is very cute. + +"Sure, you can have this one. But you have to ask Mr. Brown first. Come on, let's go and see him. He lives next door. He might be happy to give you the fake panda." + +Tom and Lily are excited. They hold the fake panda and follow Mom. They hope Mr. Brown will say yes. They want to keep the fake panda. They want to play with it in the garden and in the house. They want to make it their friend. They think the fake panda is the best toy ever. +Lila and Sam were playing in the yard. They saw a big black bird on the fence. It was a raven. The raven had a long beak and long wings. + +"Look, Sam, a raven!" Lila said. "How long do you think it is?" + +"I don't know, Lila. Let's measure it!" Sam said. He ran to the shed and got a ruler. He came back and tried to get close to the raven. + +But the raven did not like Sam. It cawed loudly and flew away. Sam was sad. He dropped the ruler. + +"Bye, raven!" Lila said. "You are too fast for us!" + +"Maybe we can measure something else, Lila," Sam said. He looked around and saw a flower. It was yellow and had many petals. + +"OK, Sam. Let's measure the flower!" Lila said. She picked up the ruler and went to the flower. She put the ruler next to the flower. + +The flower was six inches long. Lila and Sam smiled. They liked the flower. They measured more flowers and had fun. They forgot about the raven. +Sara was very happy. Today was her birthday. She was going to have a party with her friends. She put on her pink dress and her shiny shoes. She helped Mommy blow up balloons and hang them on the wall. + +Soon, the doorbell rang. Sara ran to open it. It was Lily and Ben, her best friends. They had gifts for Sara. Sara hugged them and said, "Thank you! Come in, come in!" They went to the living room, where there was a big cake with candles and a lot of toys. + +"Wow, this is a great party!" Lily said. "Can we play with the toys?" + +"Of course!" Sara said. "They are for everyone. Let's have fun!" + +They played with the dolls, the cars, the blocks, and the puzzles. They laughed and sang and danced. They were having a lot of fun. + +But then, Sara noticed that Ben was sitting in a corner. He looked sad. He was not playing with anyone. Sara went to him and asked, "Ben, what's wrong? Why are you not playing?" + +Ben looked at Sara and said, "I'm cold. I forgot my jacket at home. And I don't understand the puzzles. They are too hard for me." + +Sara felt sorry for Ben. She said, "Don't be sad, Ben. I have an idea. Come with me." She took Ben by the hand and led him to her room. She opened her closet and took out a warm sweater. She gave it to Ben and said, "Here, you can wear this. It's my favorite sweater. It will keep you warm." + +Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, Sara. You are very kind. This is a nice sweater. I like the color." + +Sara said, "You're welcome, Ben. And don't worry about the puzzles. They are not for everyone. I don't understand them either. But I have something else we can do. Look, I have a big book of stories. We can read them together. They are very easy and fun. Do you like stories?" + +Ben nodded and said, "I love stories. They make me happy. Can we read them now?" + +Sara said, "Yes, let's go. We can sit on the couch and read them. And then we can join the others for cake and ice cream. How does that sound?" + +Ben said, "That sounds great. You are the best friend ever, Sara. And this is the best party ever." + +Sara smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are the best friend ever, too. And I'm glad you are here. Come on, let's go." + +They went back to the living room, holding hands. They read the stories and enjoyed the cake and ice cream. They had a wonderful time. Sara was very happy. She had a great birthday. And she had great friends. She understood that friendship was the best gift of all. +Sara and Ben like to play with rocks. They find many rocks in the park. Some are big, some are small, some are smooth, some are rough. Sara and Ben pretend the rocks are treasure. They put them in a bag and hide them under a tree. + +One day, Sara and Ben find a very shiny rock. It sparkles in the sun. Sara says, "This is a diamond. It is the best treasure ever. I want to keep it." Ben says, "No, it is mine. I saw it first. Give it to me." Sara and Ben start to pull the rock. They are both angry. + +A man sees them and comes over. He says, "Hello, children. What are you doing?" Sara and Ben stop pulling. They are scared. The man says, "That is a very nice rock you have. Can I see it?" Sara and Ben nod. They give the rock to the man. The man looks at the rock. He says, "This is not a rock. This is a diamond. It is very rare and very valuable. Where did you find it?" + +Sara and Ben point to the ground. The man says, "This is amazing. You are very lucky. Do you know what a diamond is?" Sara and Ben shake their heads. The man says, "A diamond is a special kind of rock that is very hard and very beautiful. People use diamonds to make jewelry and other things. Diamonds are very expensive. You can buy many toys and candies with a diamond." + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They both want the diamond. They both want many toys and candies. They both want to be rich. They both say, "Can we have the diamond back?" The man smiles. He says, "I'm sorry, children. I can't give you the diamond back. It is not yours. It belongs to someone else. Someone lost it here. I have to find the owner and return it. That is the right thing to do." + +Sara and Ben feel sad. They want the diamond. They think the man is mean. They start to cry. The man says, "Don't cry, children. I know you are disappointed. But you have to be honest and fair. You can't keep something that is not yours. That is wrong. You have to be good and kind. Maybe the owner of the diamond will reward you for finding it. Maybe they will give you a gift or a thank you. Would you like that?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They wipe their tears. They say, "Yes, we would like that. We are sorry for fighting. We are sorry for being greedy. We want to be good and kind." The man says, "That's very good, children. I'm proud of you. You have learned a valuable lesson today. Come, let's go and find the owner of the diamond. Maybe they are looking for it. Maybe they are worried. Maybe they are in the park. Let's go and see." + +Sara and Ben hold the man's hand. They raise their heads. They smile. They hope to find the owner of the diamond. They hope to get a gift or a thank you. They hope to make a new friend. They are happy. They have learned a valuable lesson. They have learned to be honest and fair. They have learned to be good and kind. They have learned to be happy with what they have. They have learned to share. They have learned to play with rocks. +Anna and Ben like to play in the woods. They pretend they are brave knights and princesses. They have a big stick for a sword and a shiny crown for a tiara. They run and jump and laugh. + +One day, they see a dark house in the woods. It looks old and scary. They wonder who lives there. They want to go closer and see. But they are also afraid. They hold hands and walk slowly. + +They hear a loud noise from the house. It sounds like a cat. But not a nice cat. A mean cat. They see a window with a light. They peek inside. They see a woman with a big nose and a black hat. She is stirring a pot. She has a cat on her shoulder. She is a witch! + +The witch sees them. She smiles a wicked smile. She says, "Hello, my little ones. Do you want to come in? I have some candy for you. And some soup. It is perfect for you." + +Anna and Ben are scared. They know the witch is lying. They want to run away. But they are too close to the house. The witch opens the door. She reaches out her hand. She tries to grab them. + +Anna and Ben scream. They turn around and run. They stumble on a root. They fall to the ground. They hurt their knees. They cry. The witch laughs. She walks towards them. She says, "Don't cry, my little ones. I will make you feel better. Come with me." + +Anna and Ben are very scared. They think the witch will eat them. They wish they never came to the woods. They wish they stayed at home. They wish their mom and dad were here. + +But then, they hear a bark. They see a dog. It is their dog, Spot. Spot is big and strong. He likes to play with Anna and Ben. He follows them to the woods. He sees the witch. He does not like the witch. He growls and barks. He runs to Anna and Ben. He protects them. + +The witch is angry. She does not like the dog. She says, "Go away, you nasty dog. You are ruining my perfect plan. I will turn you into a frog." + +She raises her hand. She has a stick. It is her wand. She points it at Spot. She says a magic word. + +But nothing happens. The wand does not work. It is broken. The witch is confused. She looks at the wand. She sees a bite mark. Spot bit the wand. He broke the magic. + +The witch is furious. She yells and screams. She throws the wand. She tries to catch Spot. But Spot is faster. He jumps and bites the witch. He bites her nose. He bites her hat. He bites her dress. + +The witch is in pain. She cries and begs. She says, "Stop, stop, please stop. You are hurting me. Let me go. I will leave you alone. I will never bother you again." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They hug Spot. They say, "Thank you, Spot. You are our hero. You saved us from the witch. You are the best dog ever." + +They get up and run. They leave the woods. They go back to their home. They tell their mom and dad what happened. They show their knees. They are scratched and bruised. But they are not bleeding. They are not bad. + +Their mom and dad are worried. They say, "We are glad you are safe. But you should not go to the woods alone. You should not talk to strangers. You should not go near the witch's house. It is dangerous. You could get hurt. Or worse." + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "We are sorry, mom and dad. We were curious. We were foolish. We will not do it again. We learned our lesson. We will listen to you. We will be careful." + +Their mom and dad hug them. They say, "We love you, Anna and Ben. We are proud of you. You are brave and smart. And you have a good friend. Spot is a good dog. He loves you too. He deserves a treat." + +They give Spot a bone. He wags his tail. He licks their faces. He is happy. He is a good dog. + +Anna and Ben smile. They say, "We love you too, Spot. You are our perfect dog. You are our perfect friend." +Ben and Lily liked to play with snow. They made a big snowman in their yard. They gave him a hat, a scarf, and a carrot nose. They named him Frosty. They were very proud of their snowman. + +One day, the sun was very bright and warm. It made the snow start to melt. Ben and Lily saw Frosty getting smaller and smaller. They were very sad. They tried to save him. They put more snow on him. They moved him to a shady spot. They sang to him. But nothing worked. Frosty kept melting. + +At last, only a small pile of snow was left. Ben and Lily cried. They hugged the pile of snow. They said goodbye to Frosty. They hoped he would come back next winter. + +But something amazing happened. The pile of snow started to glow. It turned into a shiny star. It flew up to the sky. It twinkled and smiled at Ben and Lily. It was Frosty's magic. He became a star. He was very happy. He thanked Ben and Lily for being his friends. + +Ben and Lily looked up at the star. They were very surprised and happy. They waved at Frosty. They knew he would always watch over them. They told everyone about their snowman. Frosty became a famous star. Everyone loved him. Ben and Lily never forgot him. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books and dolls. But they do not like to clean up. Their room is very messy. + +One day, their mom comes to their room. She is angry. She says, "Look at this mess! You have to clean up now. Or no dessert for you tonight." + +Lily and Max do not want to clean up. They want to play. They say, "No, mom. We are tired. We need a massage." + +Their mom says, "A massage? You are not tired. You are lazy. You have to stretch and work. A massage is for grown-ups who work hard. Not for children who make a mess." + +Lily and Max do not listen. They lie on their bed. They pretend to sleep. They say, "Please, mom. Give us a massage. We will clean up later." + +Their mom is very angry. She says, "Fine. I will give you a massage. But you will not like it." She takes a broom. She hits their bed with the broom. She says, "This is your massage. Wake up and clean up. Or I will hit you harder." + +Lily and Max cry. They are scared and hurt. They say, "Stop, mom. Stop. We are sorry. We will clean up. Please, no more massage." + +Their mom says, "Too late. You had your chance. Now you have to suffer. No dessert, no TV, no toys, no books, no dolls. Only broom massage. That is what you get for being messy and lazy." + +Lily and Max are very sad. They wish they had listened to their mom. They wish they had cleaned up their room. They wish they had not asked for a massage. They have a bad ending. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One morning, Lily goes to Tom's house to play. She knocks on the door. + +"Tom, are you awake?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, I am awake. Come in, Lily," Tom says. + +Lily goes inside. She sees Tom in his pajamas. He is doing exercise. He is jumping and running and stretching. + +"What are you doing, Tom?" Lily asks. + +"I am doing exercise. It is good for me. It makes me strong and happy. Do you want to do exercise with me?" Tom asks. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes to do exercise, but she is hungry. She wants to eat breakfast. + +"Maybe later, Tom. I want to eat something first. Do you have anything to eat?" Lily asks. + +Tom nods. He goes to the kitchen. He comes back with a bowl of cereal and a glass of juice. He gives them to Lily. + +"Here you go, Lily. This is my breakfast. You can have some," Tom says. + +Lily smiles. She takes a spoonful of cereal and puts it in her mouth. She makes a face. The cereal is sour. She does not like it. + +"Yuck, Tom. This cereal is sour. It is not good. How can you eat it?" Lily says. + +Tom shrugs. He likes the sour cereal. He thinks it is tasty. + +"I like it, Lily. It is not sour to me. It is sweet and crunchy. It gives me energy for exercise. Do you want to try the juice?" Tom says. + +Lily shakes her head. She does not want to try the juice. She thinks it might be sour too. She puts down the bowl and the spoon. + +"Thank you, Tom, but I do not like your breakfast. I want to go home and eat something else. Maybe some toast and jam. Do you want to come with me?" Lily says. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He likes toast and jam, but he also likes to do exercise. He does not want to stop. + +"Maybe later, Lily. I want to do more exercise. It is fun. You can come back later and play with me," Tom says. + +Lily nods. She understands. She likes to play with Tom, but she also likes to eat good food. She says goodbye to Tom and goes home. She hopes that Tom will like her breakfast better. +Ben and Mia like to play with chalk. They draw on the sidewalk outside their house. They make shapes, letters, and animals with different colors. Sometimes they play a game. They take turns to strike the chalk with a stick. They try to break the chalk into smaller pieces. The one who breaks the most pieces wins. + +One day, they play the game with a new chalk. It is big and white. Ben goes first. He strikes the chalk hard with his stick. The chalk does not break. It only makes a loud noise. Ben tries again. He strikes harder. The chalk still does not break. Ben gets angry. He wants to win. + +Mia laughs. She thinks Ben is funny. She says, "My turn, my turn. Let me try." She takes the stick from Ben. She strikes the chalk softly with her stick. The chalk breaks into two pieces. Mia is happy. She says, "I win, I win. I broke the chalk." + +Ben is sad. He does not like to lose. He says, "No fair, no fair. You cheated. You had a magic stick." He grabs the stick from Mia. He throws the stick away. He cries. + +Mia feels sorry for Ben. She does not want to make him cry. She says, "Don't cry, don't cry. It's just a game. We can share the chalk. We can draw together." She picks up the stick. She gives it to Ben. She hugs him. + +Ben stops crying. He says, "Sorry, sorry. I was mean. You are a good friend. I like to play with you." He hugs Mia back. They smile. They use the chalk to draw a big heart on the sidewalk. They write their names inside the heart. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Tom were playing pirates in the garden. They had a big box that they pretended was their ship. They also had a map that showed them where to find treasure. They dug a hole and put some shiny stones and coins in it. Then they covered it with dirt and marked it with a stick. + +"Arrr, we are the best pirates ever!" Tom said. "No one can take our treasure from us!" + +Lily nodded. "We are very smart and brave. But we are also very dirty. We need to bathe before we go inside." + +Tom agreed. "Yes, we do. Let's go to the pond and splash some water on us. Then we will be clean and smell nice." + +They left their box and their map and ran to the pond. They took off their clothes and jumped into the water. They laughed and splashed and had fun. They forgot about their treasure. + +But someone else did not forget. A big dog saw their box and their map. He was curious and hungry. He sniffed the box and tore it open. He found some food and toys inside. He ate the food and played with the toys. Then he saw the map. He followed it to the hole. He dug up the dirt and found the shiny stones and coins. He thought they were tasty and crunchy. He ate them all. + +Lily and Tom came back from the pond. They put on their clothes and ran to their box. They gasped when they saw the mess. Their box was broken and their food and toys were gone. + +"Who did this?" Lily cried. "Where is our treasure?" + +They followed the map to the hole. They saw the stick and the dirt. But they did not see any treasure. They only saw some dog prints and some bits of metal. + +The dog had eaten their treasure. + +They were very sad and angry. They had worked hard to find and hide their treasure. But now it was gone. They felt like crying. + +They were not the best pirates ever. + +They were not smart and brave. + +They were not clean and nice. + +They were not safe. + +They were just silly and unlucky. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a creek near their house. They wanted to get close to the water and see the fish and frogs. + +"Let's go to the creek!" Lily said. + +"OK, but be careful. The water is fast and deep," Ben said. + +They ran to the creek and found a big log that crossed over it. They decided to walk on the log to the other side. + +Lily went first. She held on to the log and stepped slowly. She was scared, but she wanted to be brave. + +Ben followed her. He was not scared. He wanted to be fast. He ran on the log and tried to pass Lily. + +"Ben, stop! You are making the log shake!" Lily said. + +"I don't care. I want to get to the other side first!" Ben said. + +He pushed Lily aside and ran to the end of the log. But he did not see a hole in the log. He stepped on the hole and fell into the water. + +"Help! Help!" Ben cried. + +Lily heard him and turned around. She saw Ben in the water, struggling to stay afloat. She was scared, but she wanted to help. She crawled back on the log and reached out her hand. + +"Grab my hand, Ben!" Lily said. + +Ben grabbed her hand and she pulled him out of the water. They hugged each other and sat on the log. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean and silly. I should have listened to you and been careful," Ben said. + +"It's OK, Ben. I'm glad you are safe. I love you, brother," Lily said. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be kind and careful, and to share and help each other. They walked back to their house, holding hands. They were happy and wet. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to go to the lake with their dad. Their dad was a fisherman who caught many fish and sold them at the market. He always brought some fish home for dinner, and Tom and Sam loved to eat them. + +One day, their dad said he had to go to a faraway lake where there were more fish. He said he would be back in a week, and gave Tom and Sam a hug and a kiss. He also gave them a cheap toy boat that he bought at the store. He said they could play with it at the lake while he was gone. + +Tom and Sam were sad to see their dad go, but they decided to have fun with the toy boat. They went to the lake every day and sailed the boat on the water. They pretended they were fishermen like their dad, and caught imaginary fish. They also talked to their dad in their minds, and told him they missed him a lot. + +But one day, a big storm came and the wind blew very hard. Tom and Sam were scared and ran to the shore, but they forgot to take the toy boat with them. The toy boat was swept away by the waves, and they could not see it anymore. They cried and cried, and wished their dad was there to comfort them. + +They waited and waited for their dad to come back, but he never did. They learned from the news that his boat had sunk in the faraway lake, and he had drowned. They were very sad and angry, and blamed the cheap toy boat for taking their dad away. They hated the toy boat, and wished they had never seen it. They missed their dad more than anything, and wished they could see him again. +Ben and Lily are twins who like to play outside. They have a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. One day, they see a small animal in the sandbox. It has a long tail, a pointy nose and brown fur. It looks harmless and cute. + +"Hello, little animal. What are you doing here?" Ben asks. + +The animal does not answer. It digs a hole in the sand and covers itself with it. Only its nose and eyes are visible. + +"Maybe it is shy. Or maybe it is playing hide and seek," Lily says. + +"Let's play with it. Maybe it will come out and be our friend," Ben says. + +They take some sand and make a small hill next to the animal's hole. They put a stick on top of the hill and pretend it is a flag. + +"Look, little animal. We made you a castle. Do you like it?" Lily asks. + +The animal does not move. It stays in its hole and watches them. + +"Maybe it is hungry. Or maybe it is tired," Ben says. + +They go to the kitchen and get some carrots and water. They put them in a bowl and bring them to the sandbox. + +"Here, little animal. We brought you some food and drink. Do you want some?" Ben asks. + +The animal sniffs the bowl and comes out of its hole. It takes a bite of a carrot and drinks some water. It looks happy and grateful. + +"Yay, it likes us. It is not shy anymore," Lily says. + +They pet the animal and give it a name. They call it Sandy. + +"Sandy, do you want to play with us? We can swing, slide and do exercise," Ben says. + +The animal nods and follows them. It swings, slides and runs with them. It is fast and agile. It is harmless and fun. + +Ben and Lily are happy. They have a new friend. They play with Sandy until it is time to go inside. + +"Bye, Sandy. We will see you tomorrow. We love you," Ben and Lily say. + +The animal waves and goes back to its hole. It covers itself with sand and sleeps. It loves them too. +Tom and Mia like to play in the water. They have a kayak that is red and yellow. They put on life jackets and helmets. They paddle the kayak on the lake. They see fish and ducks and frogs. + +"Look, Mia, a big frog!" Tom says. He points to a green frog on a rock. + +"Ribbit, ribbit!" Mia says. She tries to sound like the frog. The frog jumps into the water. Tom and Mia laugh. + +They paddle some more. They see a waterfall. It is loud and white. They want to go closer. + +"Can we go to the waterfall, Tom?" Mia asks. + +"OK, but be careful, Mia. It is fast and wet." Tom says. + +They paddle to the waterfall. They feel the spray on their faces. They are happy and excited. They go under the waterfall. They bathe in the water. They giggle and splash. + +They are good friends. They have fun in the kayak. They love the water. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play together. They have a club. The club is a big box. They put toys and books in the box. They make rules for the club. One rule is: be obedient. + +One day, Sara and Tom are in the club. They hear a noise. It is a dog. The dog is outside the box. The dog is barking. Sara and Tom are scared. They do not like the dog. + +"Go away, dog!" Sara says. "You are not in our club!" + +But the dog does not go away. The dog comes closer. The dog wants to play. The dog jumps on the box. The box falls down. Sara and Tom are out of the club. + +"Help!" Tom says. "The dog is bad!" + +But the dog is not bad. The dog is friendly. The dog licks Sara and Tom. The dog wags its tail. The dog is happy. + +"Maybe the dog is not bad," Sara says. "Maybe the dog is lonely." + +"Maybe the dog wants to be in our club," Tom says. + +Sara and Tom look at the dog. The dog looks at Sara and Tom. The dog is cute. Sara and Tom smile. + +"OK, dog," Sara says. "You can be in our club. But you have to be obedient. You have to follow our rules." + +The dog nods. The dog is obedient. The dog cares about Sara and Tom. Sara and Tom care about the dog. They are friends. They play together. They have a club. The club is a big box. They put toys and books and the dog in the box. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy planes in the garden. They liked to pretend they were pilots and fly around the trees and flowers. They made loud noises with their mouths to sound like engines and radios. + +"Ben, Ben, do you copy? This is Lily, over," Lily said into her pretend radio. + +"Lily, Lily, I copy. This is Ben, over," Ben said back. + +They flew their planes close to each other and smiled. They were having fun. + +But then, a big gust of wind came and blew Lily's plane away. It flew high in the sky and then crashed into a branch. It broke into two pieces and fell to the ground. + +"Oh no, my plane!" Lily cried. She ran to pick up the broken toy. She felt sad and angry. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Ben asked. He followed her and saw the split plane. He felt sorry for her. + +"I'm not okay, Ben. My plane is split. It's ruined. I can't be a pilot anymore," Lily said. She hugged the plane and tears came out of her eyes. + +Ben thought for a moment. He had an idea. He took his plane and gave it to Lily. + +"Here, Lily. You can have my plane. It's not split. You can still be a pilot," he said. + +Lily looked at Ben and his plane. She was surprised and touched. She wiped her tears and smiled. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are very kind. You are a good pilot and a good friend," she said. + +She took his plane and hugged him. They both felt happy. + +They decided to share the plane and fly it together. They made loud noises with their mouths again and flew around the garden. They didn't care about the split plane anymore. They were having fun. +Mia and Sam were very excited. They were going on a holiday with their mum and dad. They had a big bag to pack with their clothes and toys. They wanted to pick the best things to take with them. + +"Mia, can I pick this bear?" Sam asked, holding a fuzzy brown bear. + +"Yes, you can pick that bear. He is very soft and cuddly. I will pick this doll. She is very pretty and has a pink dress." Mia said, putting a doll in the bag. + +They picked some more things until the bag was full. Then they zipped it up and put it by the door. They ran to their mum and dad, who were in the kitchen. + +"Mum, dad, we are ready! Can we go now?" they asked. + +"Not yet, my loves. We have to wait for the car to come. It will take us to the airport, where we will get on a big plane. The plane will fly us to the holiday place. It will be fun, but we have to be patient." Mum said, giving them a hug. + +"OK, mum. We will be patient. But we are very excited. What will we see at the holiday place?" Sam asked. + +"You will see many new things, Sam. There will be a beach with sand and water, and a park with swings and slides, and a zoo with animals and birds. You will have a lot of fun, I promise." Dad said, smiling. + +Mia and Sam smiled too. They could not wait to see the holiday place. They sat on the couch and looked at the books and games they had picked. They were happy and patient. They knew the car would come soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, it was raining really hard and Lily got very wet. She was so eager to jump in the puddles and splash around. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a little bird sitting in the rain. The bird looked sad and wet too. Lily wanted to help the bird, so she named her "Rainy". She gently picked up Rainy and brought her inside to dry off. + +Lily and Rainy became fast friends and played together every day. Even when it was wet outside, they always had fun together. And Lily was always eager to help her little friend whenever she needed it. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy playing with his dinosaur toys and asked if she could play too. The boy was happy to offer her a toy dinosaur to play with. + +Lily was having so much fun playing with the dinosaur, but then she accidentally dropped it and it broke. The boy was sad, but Lily felt even worse. She knew she had to make it up to him, so she offered to share her candy with him. + +The boy smiled and they sat down to eat the candy together. But when they tried the candy, it was too bitter! They both made funny faces and laughed. Lily apologized for the bad candy and the boy forgave her for breaking his dinosaur toy. They continued to play together and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with clay and making shapes like animals and flowers. One day, she was feeling troubled because she couldn't make the shape she wanted. + +Her mom asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"I can't make a bird shape," Lily replied. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Why don't you whistle while you work? It might help you feel better." + +Lily tried whistling and it made her feel happy. She started playing with the clay again and before she knew it, she had made a beautiful bird shape. She was so proud of herself and showed it to her mom. Her mom was amazed and said, "Wow, Lily! You are so talented!" From that day on, Lily always whistled while she worked with clay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big yard. One day, she saw a rake on the ground. She picked it up and started to rake the leaves. It was hard work, but she liked it. + +After a while, Lily felt lonely. She wanted someone to play with. She looked around and saw her dog, Max. She called him over and they played together. They ran and jumped and had so much fun. + +When it was time to go inside, Lily felt happy. She had a good day playing and raking leaves with Max. She put the rake away and went to bed, dreaming of all the fun she would have tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little pink pig named Peppa. Peppa loved to play in the mud all day long. She would roll and jump and make a big mess. But her mommy always said, "Peppa, it's time to bathe!" + +One day, Peppa was playing in the mud as usual when she saw a big horn sticking out of the ground. She didn't know what it was, but she thought it looked fun to play with. So she started to pull on it. + +Suddenly, the ground shook and a big, scary monster with a horn on its head appeared! Peppa was so scared that she ran all the way home. But when she got there, her mommy said, "Don't worry, Peppa. I'll protect you. Let's go back and see what that monster wants." + +So they went back to the muddy field and saw that the monster was actually a friendly rhinoceros who just wanted to play. Peppa and the rhinoceros became great friends and they played together every day. And from that day on, Peppa always made sure to bathe before playing in the mud again. +Once upon a time, there was a tall knight named Max. Max had a sword that he loved to play with. One day, Max went to a big castle to watch a show. The show was about a clown who could juggle balls. Max loved the show and he clapped and applauded when the clown finished. + +After the show, Max met a little girl named Lily. Lily asked Max about his sword and Max told her that he was a knight. Lily was impressed and asked Max if he could show her how to use a sword. Max smiled and said, "Sure, but we have to be careful." Max took out his sword and showed Lily how to hold it. Lily was excited and tried to copy Max's moves. Max was happy to see how much fun Lily was having. + +As they practiced, a crowd gathered around them. When they finished, the crowd applauded and Lily felt proud of herself. Max smiled at her and said, "You did great!" Lily smiled back and said, "Thanks, Max. Can we do it again tomorrow?" Max nodded and said, "Of course, Lily. I would love to teach you more." And with that, they both walked away, happy and excited for their next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys and her cat, Fluffy. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. At the park, she met a boy named Tim. + +"Hi, Tim!" Lily said. + +"Hi, Lily!" Tim said. + +They played together for a while, but then Tim had to go home. + +"I have to go now," Tim said. + +Lily shrugged and said, "Okay, bye!" + +As they walked away, Lily's mom took out her cell phone to take a picture of Lily and Tim. She was very gentle when she took the picture. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his ball. One day, Timmy saw a menu in the park. He picked it up and looked at it. It was heavy and hard to hold. Timmy decided to throw it away, but then he thought about it. He realized that throwing it away was not nice. He picked it up and put it in the trash can. Timmy learned that it is important to be kind to the environment and not litter. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to walk on the bridge. She would always hold her mommy's hand and walk slowly over the bridge. + +One day, the little girl saw a big bird flying above her head. She got worried and started to walk faster. Suddenly, she heard a loud snap and the bridge broke! The little girl fell into the water and couldn't swim. + +Her mommy tried to save her, but it was too late. The little girl was gone. Her mommy was very sad and missed her little girl very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to draw and color pictures with her crayons. She had so many pictures that she didn't know what to do with them all. One day, her mom gave her a charming folder to organize her pictures in. + +Lily was very excited to use her new folder. She carefully put all of her pictures inside and labeled each one with the date and what it was. She was proud of herself for organizing her pictures so well. + +A few days later, Lily's friend came over to play. She saw Lily's folder and asked her what it was for. Lily explained that it was to organize her pictures. Her friend thought it was a great idea and decided to make her own folder. + +From that day on, Lily and her friend organized all of their pictures in charming folders. They were happy to know where all of their pictures were and enjoyed looking at them whenever they wanted. The moral of the story is that organizing things can make life easier and more enjoyable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy was her own pet. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. When they left the park, Lily realized that she had left Fluffy on the bench. She started to cry because she loved Fluffy so much. + +But then, a kind lady found Fluffy and brought her to Lily's house. Lily was so happy to have Fluffy back. She hugged her tightly and said, "I'm so glad you're home, Fluffy. You're my easy friend to love." From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep Fluffy close and never left her behind again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but his room was very messy. His mom would always tell him to tidy up his toys, but he never listened. One day, Timmy's mom brought him a big sack and told him to put all his toys in it. Timmy didn't want to, but his mom said they were going to move to a new house soon and they needed to pack everything up. + +Timmy started to put his toys in the sack, and he realized that it was actually fun. He found toys that he had forgotten about, and he was happy to see them again. When he finished, his room was very tidy and he felt proud of himself. Timmy's mom was happy too, and she gave him a big hug. Timmy learned that sometimes it's good to tidy up and that moving can be exciting. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her cozy scarf when it was cold outside. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park to play. But when they got there, Lily saw that her favorite swing was taken by another little girl. Lily started to complain to her mom that she wanted to swing too. + +Her mom said, "Let's go on the slide instead!" But Lily was still unhappy. Then, a thoughtful boy came up to Lily and said, "You can have my turn on the swing. I'll wait for you to finish." Lily was so happy and thanked the boy. She got on the swing and had so much fun! + +After playing, Lily and her mom went home. Lily told her dad about the boy who was so nice to her. She said, "He was very thoughtful and gave me his turn on the swing. I'm so happy!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to wear jewelry. She had a shiny necklace and pretty earrings. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy playing with a ball and asked if she could play too. But the boy said no and ran away. + +Lily felt sad and went to sit on a bench. She heard some music and saw a group of kids dancing. They were wearing popular clothes and had cool jewelry. Lily wanted to join them, but she felt too shy. + +Suddenly, a bird flew down and took Lily's necklace! She cried and shouted for help. The kids heard her and came to see what happened. They helped Lily get her necklace back and invited her to dance with them. Lily felt happy and made new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to take photos with her camera. One day, she took a photo of a big tree in the park. "Wow, Lily, that's a good photo!" said her mom. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to a magic show. The magician asked for a volunteer from the audience. Lily's hand shot up and she was chosen! The magician asked her to hold a wand and say the magic words: "Abracadabra, shrink!" Suddenly, Lily saw the magician shrink down to the size of a mouse! + +Lily knew what to do. She took out her camera and took a photo of the tiny magician. When she showed her mom the photo, her mom was amazed. "That's a good photo, Lily!" she said. The magician returned to his normal size and everyone clapped. From that day on, Lily knew that her camera could capture magic moments and make them last forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys in the garage. The garage was a big room where her daddy kept his car. + +One day, Lily's mommy came to the garage to teach her how to ride a little bike. The bike was small and had training wheels. Lily was excited to learn how to ride it. + +Mommy showed Lily how to sit on the bike and how to pedal with her little feet. At first, Lily was a little scared, but mommy was patient and kept teaching her. + +After a while, Lily got the hang of it and was able to ride her little bike all around the garage. She was so happy and proud of herself. From that day on, she loved playing in the garage even more because she could ride her little bike. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and do puzzles. One day, her uncle came to visit. He was very handsome and attractive. Lily was happy to see him. + +Uncle and Lily played together all day. They did puzzles and played with toys. Uncle even helped Lily build a fort out of pillows. They had so much fun together. + +When it was time for Uncle to go home, Lily was sad. She gave him a big hug and said, "I love you, Uncle." Uncle smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily." From that day on, Lily looked forward to Uncle's visits and all the fun they would have. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit in her armchair and read her favorite storybooks. One day, Lily's mom brought home a new book about animals. Lily was excited to read it. + +As Lily was reading, she noticed that one of the pages was ripped. She felt frustrated because she couldn't see the picture on that page. She asked her mom if they could fix it, but her mom said they couldn't. + +Lily continued to read the book and observed that the animals in the story were very happy. She wished she could be as happy as them, but she still felt frustrated about the ripped page. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home from work and saw the ripped page in her book. He asked Lily what happened and she told him. Her dad then surprised her by showing her a new book with even more animals. Lily was so happy and grateful to her dad for solving her problem. From that day on, Lily always observed her books carefully to make sure they were in good condition. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but her mommy always told her to be careful. One day, Lily was running and she fell down. She hurt her stomach and it felt very bad. + +Lily's mommy took her inside and gave her a drink of water. But Lily still felt bad. She told her mommy that her stomach hurt and it felt very sharp. Her mommy tried to make her feel better by giving her a hug, but Lily was still sad. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy noticed that Lily was feeling very cold. She put a blanket over her, but Lily was still shivering. Her mommy decided to take her to the doctor. The doctor said that Lily had a bad cold and she needed to rest in bed. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't play outside anymore. She stayed in bed and watched TV. But she still felt bad. Her stomach hurt and it felt sharp. She wished she could go outside and play again. But she couldn't. And that made her very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to act and pretend he was a superhero. He would run around the house, jumping off furniture and saving imaginary people. + +One day, Timmy's mom gave him some money to buy a toy at the store. She warned him to be careful and not lose the money. But Timmy was careless and didn't listen. He put the money in his pocket and ran out the door. + +As Timmy was walking to the store, he pretended he was a superhero again. He was so caught up in his imagination that he didn't notice the hole in his pocket. Suddenly, he realized the money was gone! Timmy felt sad and scared. He knew he had to act fast to find the money before his mom found out. + +Timmy retraced his steps and searched the ground. He looked under bushes and behind trees. Finally, he found the money on the sidewalk. He was so relieved and happy that he hugged the money tight. From that day on, Timmy learned to be more careful with his things and to always listen to his mom's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park with his mom and dad. He loved playing on the swings and sliding down the slide. One day, Timmy and his family went to a different park. This park had a big ceiling made of trees. + +Timmy saw a naughty boy throwing rocks at the ceiling. Timmy's mom told the boy to stop, but he didn't listen. Timmy went over to the boy and said, "Please stop! You'll break the ceiling!" The naughty boy just laughed and threw another rock. + +Suddenly, a big branch fell from the ceiling and hit the naughty boy on the head. Timmy's mom called for an ambulance, but it was too late. The naughty boy had to go to the hospital and Timmy felt very sad. From then on, Timmy always made sure to be careful at the park and never let anyone be naughty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to chew on her favorite pink bubblegum. One day, Lily's mom gave her a mask to wear when they went outside. The mask was also pink, just like her bubblegum! Lily put on the mask and felt like a superhero. She could still chew her bubblegum while wearing the mask. Lily and her mom went for a walk and saw lots of other people wearing masks too. Lily thought it was fun to wear her pink mask and chew her bubblegum like a superhero! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy's dad brought home a big box with a surprise inside. "What's in the box, Daddy?" Timmy asked. + +"It's a new toy for you, Timmy," said his dad. "But it's very expensive, so you have to be careful with it." + +Timmy was so excited to see what was inside the box. When his dad opened it, Timmy saw a shiny red car with a long cable attached to it. "Wow, it's so cool!" Timmy exclaimed. + +But as Timmy played with the car, he accidentally pinched the cable and it broke. "Oh no, Daddy! I'm sorry, I broke the toy," Timmy said sadly. + +"It's okay, Timmy. We can fix it," his dad reassured him. And together, they fixed the cable and Timmy learned to be more careful with his toys from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy with the laundry. One day, her mommy asked her to fold the huge towel on the bed. + +Lily tried to fold the towel, but it was too big for her little hands. She asked her mommy for help. "Mommy, can you help me fold this huge towel?" she said. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. But first, let's finish folding the other clothes." + +Lily helped her mommy fold the other clothes. Then, her mommy showed her how to fold the huge towel. They folded it together, making sure it was nice and neat. + +Lily was so proud of herself for helping her mommy. From that day on, she always helped with the laundry and knew how to fold the huge towel. +Once upon a time, there was a sister named Lily. She had a favorite blanket that she loved to cover herself with when she was sad. One day, Lily's brother asked her why she was always sad. + +"I miss Mommy and Daddy," Lily said sadly. + +"Don't worry, I have an idea," her brother said. + +He went to their parents and asked them to come home early. When they arrived, Lily was surprised and happy. She ran to them and hugged them tightly. Her brother smiled, knowing that Lily's sadness was now covered with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved firemen. He had a toy fire truck that he played with every day. One day, Timmy's mom asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. Timmy decided that he wanted to be a fireman just like the ones he saw in his toy truck. + +As Timmy grew older, he practiced being a fireman. He learned how to climb ladders and use a hose. He even got to visit a real fire station and meet some firemen. Timmy felt very comfortable around them. + +When Timmy finally became a fireman, he was very happy. He loved helping people and putting out fires. He knew he had made the right decision to become a fireman. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, especially the red ones. One day, she found a big bag of red candies in the cupboard. She opened the bag and put a candy in her mouth. It tasted so good! + +But then, Lily's mom came into the kitchen and saw her eating the candies. She said, "Lily, those candies are for a special occasion. You shouldn't eat them all now or we'll be in trouble." Lily felt bad and knew she had done something wrong. + +Her mom explained that it was important to save things for later and not just enjoy them all at once. Lily understood and promised to be more careful in the future. From then on, she only ate one candy at a time and saved the rest for later. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to sit in her armchair and read her favorite books. One day, she found a mysterious book in the library. She couldn't wait to read it! + +But when she got home, she realized that the book was too hard for her to read. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. That's when her mom came to help. Her mom sat with her in the armchair and read the mysterious book to her. + +Lily was so happy that her mom helped her. She loved the story and couldn't wait to read more books with her mom's help. From that day on, Lily learned that it's okay to ask for help when she needs it. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to drive. He had a big car that was white and shiny. One day, he put on some jazz music and drove to the park. + +When he got to the park, he saw some children dancing to the music. They were having so much fun! The man got out of his car and joined in. He danced and twirled with the children until the sun went down. + +As it got dark, the man said goodbye to the children and drove back home. He was so happy that he had found some new friends to dance with. And he knew that he would always remember that day when he drove to the park and danced to the sound of jazz. +Once upon a time, there was a big, scary skeleton. He lived in a spooky castle on top of a hill. One day, a kind and generous girl came to visit him. She brought him a yummy cookie and he smiled and nodded his head to say thank you. + +The girl was not scared of the skeleton because she knew he was just bones and couldn't hurt her. She asked him if he wanted to play with her and he nodded his head again. They played hide and seek and had so much fun together. + +When it was time for the girl to leave, the skeleton gave her a big hug and thanked her for being so kind and generous. She promised to come back and visit him again soon. And from that day on, the skeleton wasn't so scary anymore because he had a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a mysterious smoke coming from her neighbor's house. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, there's a funny smell outside. What is it?" + +Her mommy went outside and saw the smoke too. She said, "Oh no, Lily! We have to prevent the fire from spreading. Let's call the firefighters!" + +The firefighters came and put out the fire. Lily was very happy that the firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading. She said to her mommy, "Mommy, the firefighters are heroes!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with pretty things. One day, she found an empty bottle and thought it would look nice with some flowers in it. + +Lily went outside to pick some flowers, but she couldn't reach the ones she wanted. Just then, a boy named Max came by and saw that Lily needed help. "I can get those flowers for you," Max said generously. + +But when Max picked the flowers, he accidentally broke the bottle. "Oh no!" cried Lily. "My bottle is broken." Max felt bad and said, "I'm sorry. Let me make it up to you. I can help you find a new bottle to decorate." + +Lily smiled and they went on a search for a new bottle. They found a beautiful one and decorated it with flowers together. Lily was happy again and thanked Max for his kindness. From that day on, they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and feel the warm sun on her face. One day, she was playing with her toy ball when it rolled onto the street. + +Lily knew she shouldn't go onto the street because it was dangerous, so she asked her mommy for help. Her mommy prevented her from going onto the street by picking up the ball for her. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went for a walk in the park. The ground was covered in green grass and Lily loved how soft it felt under her feet. She ran around and played until it was time to go home. + +When they got home, Lily's mommy surprised her with a fancy dress for her to wear to a party they were going to. Lily was so excited and felt very special in her new dress. She couldn't wait to show it off to all her friends at the party. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved the ocean. He was very adventurous and liked to explore the beach. One day, he saw a big whale in the water. He was so excited and wanted to get closer to it. + +"Wow, look at that big whale!" Timmy exclaimed. + +Suddenly, Timmy slipped on a rock and fell into the water. The whale came closer and closer to him. Timmy was scared and embarrassed because he couldn't swim. The whale tried to help him, but it was too late. Timmy drowned and the whale swam away sadly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play on the beach. One day, she saw a red jellyfish in the water. She said, "Look Mommy, a red jellyfish!" Her mommy said, "Be careful, jellyfish can sting you." Lily said, "I don't want to touch it, I just want to look at it." + +The next day, Lily went back to the beach with her mommy. She looked for the red jellyfish, but it was gone. Lily said, "Mommy, where did the jellyfish go?" Her mommy said, "Maybe it went back to the ocean." Lily said, "I miss the jellyfish. It was so pretty." Her mommy said, "Yes, it was pretty, but we have to be careful around them." + +Lily went home and drew a picture of the red jellyfish. She showed it to her mommy and said, "I miss the jellyfish. I want to see it again." Her mommy said, "Maybe we'll see it again someday, but we have to be safe." Lily nodded and said, "Okay, I'll be safe." She went to bed that night dreaming of the red jellyfish. +Once upon a time, there was a smart dog named Max. He lived in a big house with his owner, a kind lady. Max loved to play with his toys and run around in the yard. + +One day, the lady had a surprise for Max. She brought out a big bone and wrapped it in shiny paper. Max was so excited! He used his nose to sniff the bone and tried to unwrap it with his paws. Finally, he got the bone out of the paper and ran around with it in his mouth. + +After playing with his bone, Max went back inside his home. He was tired from all the running and playing. He curled up in his bed and fell asleep, dreaming of more fun adventures to come. +One day, a little girl named Lily was playing outside with her friend, Timmy. They were having fun running around and playing with their toys. Suddenly, Lily's mom came outside and offered them some yummy snacks. "Would you like some cookies and juice?" she asked. + +Lily and Timmy were so happy and said "Yes, please!" They sat down on the grass and enjoyed their snacks. After a while, Lily noticed that the flowers in her mom's garden were looking very thirsty. "Mommy, can we water the flowers with the hose?" she asked. + +Her mom said "Of course!" and handed them the hose. They watered the flowers and had so much fun doing it. Timmy accidentally sprayed Lily with the hose, but they both laughed and continued watering the flowers. + +As they were finishing up, Timmy noticed an ugly bug crawling on the ground. "Look, Lily! An ugly bug!" he said. Lily looked at the bug and said "It's not ugly, it's just different." They both smiled and went back to playing, happy to have had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He was very proud because he was the king of the jungle. One day, he saw a little rabbit running around in the forest. The lion wanted to catch the rabbit, but the rabbit was too quick for him. The lion became angry and started to roar loudly. + +But then, a wise old owl came and told the lion about the law of the jungle. The lion realized that he needed to relax and not be so angry all the time. He decided to be friends with the rabbit instead of trying to catch him. + +From that day on, the lion and the rabbit played together and had fun. The lion was proud of himself for learning to relax and follow the law of the jungle. And everyone in the jungle was happy because there was peace and friendship between all the animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. They saw a dog and Lily said, "Mommy, can we pet the dog?" Her mom said, "Sure, but we have to ask the owner first." They went over to the owner and asked if they could pet the dog. The owner said yes and Lily was so happy. + +Lily started petting the dog and the dog licked her face. Lily laughed and said, "This is crazy!" Her mom asked, "What's crazy, Lily?" Lily said, "The dog is licking my face!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yeah, that is pretty crazy." + +After a while, Lily and her mom sat down on a bench. Lily looked up at the sky and said, "Mommy, look at the clouds!" Her mom said, "Yes, they're beautiful. What do you see?" Lily said, "I see a bird and a heart." Her mom gazed up at the sky and said, "I see them too. You have a great imagination, Lily." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a kitty named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to play with a shiny red bowl. One day, Whiskers' friend, a puppy named Max, came to play. Max saw the shiny red bowl and felt jealous. He wanted to play with it too, but Whiskers didn't want to share. + +Whiskers thought and thought, trying to solve the problem. Suddenly, she had an idea! She brought out another shiny red bowl and gave it to Max. Now they both had a bowl to play with and they were both happy. + +From then on, Whiskers and Max played together with their shiny red bowls and were never jealous of each other again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing. One day, the little bird saw a big pole and decided to sing on top of it. But a bossy squirrel told the little bird to go away because it was his pole. The little bird felt sad but decided to sing anyway. + +As the little bird was singing, it started to feel tired and yawned. Suddenly, the little bird lost its balance and fell off the pole. The bossy squirrel saw what happened and felt sorry for the little bird. + +The moral of the story is that it is not nice to be bossy and it is important to always be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very enthusiastic about taking a quiz at school. He studied hard every day and was excited to show his teacher what he knew. + +One day, Timmy's mom packed him a sandwich for lunch. But when he opened it, he saw that the bread was starting to rot. He didn't want to eat it, so he threw it away and went to play with his friends. + +Later that day, it was time for the quiz. Timmy was nervous, but he remembered all the things he had studied. He answered every question correctly and felt very proud of himself. When he got home, he told his mom all about it and she was very happy for him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived in a big tree. The little bird had a nest in the tree, where she lived with her family. One day, the little bird went to pick some berries for her family to eat. While she was picking, she met a kind squirrel who was very generous. + +"Hello little bird," said the squirrel. "Would you like some of my nuts? I have plenty to share." + +The little bird was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mr. Squirrel. That is very generous of you." + +The little bird and the squirrel became good friends and would often share their food with each other. From that day on, the little bird always remembered the kind and generous squirrel whenever she went to pick berries. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy went to the store and told her to stay inside. But Lily was curious and wanted to explore. She saw a door and opened it. + +Inside, there was a big room with a lot of toys. Lily played with them for a while, but then she heard a loud noise. It was her mommy coming back. Lily tried to leave, but the door wouldn't open. She was stuck inside. + +"Mommy! Help! I'm lonely!" Lily shouted. + +Her mommy heard her cries and tried to open the door, but it was stuck. She called the fire department, and they came to help. They had to change the door to get Lily out. + +In the end, Lily was safe, but her mommy was very angry. She told Lily that she should have listened and stayed inside. Lily felt bad and promised to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny liked to bounce around in the grass and play with his friends. One day, Benny saw a butterfly and he wanted to catch it. He tried to jump high, but he wasn't successful. + +Benny's friend, a squirrel named Sammy, saw him trying to catch the butterfly and decided to help. Sammy climbed up a tree and winked at Benny to get his attention. Benny looked up and saw Sammy pointing to the butterfly. + +Benny ran towards the tree and Sammy shook the branch. The butterfly flew towards Benny and he finally caught it. Benny was so happy and he thanked Sammy for his help. From that day on, Benny and Sammy had a successful plan to catch butterflies together. They would wink at each other and bounce around until they caught one. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect pretty things, like flowers and rocks. One day, she found a shiny crystal on the ground. She picked it up and smiled. + +Her friend, Tommy, saw the crystal and said, "That's a foolish thing to collect. It's just a rock." + +Lily felt sad. She didn't want Tommy to think she was silly. "But it's so pretty," she said. "And it makes me happy." + +Tommy thought about it and said, "You're right. It is pretty. Can I help you find more?" + +Lily smiled and they went off together to find more crystals. They found so many that they filled up a whole jar. And every time Lily looked at them, she smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny baby named Max. Max was very small and he cried a lot. He belonged to a kind family who loved him very much. They gave him milk and hugs every day. + +One day, Max's family took him to a park. There, they saw a disgusting bug crawling on the ground. Max's big sister, Lily, screamed and ran away. Max just looked at the bug and giggled. He didn't think it was disgusting at all. + +As they walked back home, Max's family saw a group of ducks swimming in a pond. Max's dad said, "Those ducks belong in the water." Max didn't understand what that meant, but he laughed when the ducks quacked loudly. + +Finally, they arrived home and Max fell asleep in his crib. He dreamed of ducks and bugs and his loving family. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little kitten named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with her toys and chase after butterflies in the garden. One day, Mittens saw a big dog walking by and she started to wave her paw at him. The dog didn't wave back yet, but he seemed friendly. + +Mittens decided to go say hello to the dog. "Hi there, my name is Mittens. What's your name?" she asked. The dog replied, "My name is Max. Nice to meet you, Mittens." They started to play together and had lots of fun. + +Suddenly, a big bird flew over them and scared Mittens. She ran away and got lost. She couldn't find her way back home. She cried out for help, but nobody came to find her. She was lost and alone, and she didn't know what to do. Poor Mittens never saw her family again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved her rabbit. Her rabbit was white and fluffy, and Lily loved to play with it every day. One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy to buy some carrots for her rabbit. When they got to the store, Lily saw a toy she really wanted. It was a cheap toy, but her mommy said they didn't have enough money to buy both the toy and the carrots. + +Lily was sad and didn't want to leave the store without the toy. She said to her mommy, "I want the toy, but I don't want to forget about my rabbit. What should I do?" Her mommy said, "We can't buy both, so we have to choose. What's more important to you, the toy or your rabbit?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "My rabbit is more important. I don't want to forget about him." So, they bought the carrots for her rabbit and went home. Lily played with her rabbit and was happy that she didn't forget about him. She realized that sometimes, the things we want are not as important as the things we already have. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance around her room. One day, she found a shiny microphone in her toy box. She was so happy and excited to sing into it. + +Lily's little brother, Jack, saw her singing and dancing with the microphone. He felt jealous because he wanted to sing too. He said, "I want to sing with the microphone!" Lily replied, "Sure, you can sing with me. Let's sing together!" + +They both sang into the microphone and pointed it at each other. They had so much fun singing and dancing together. From that day on, they shared the microphone and sang together all the time. They never felt jealous of each other again because they were happy to share. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a polite cat named Lily. Lily lived in a small house with her best friend, a little boy named Tim. They played together all day and had lots of fun. + +One day, while they were playing, they heard a small voice coming from the kitchen. "Help! Rescue me!" cried the voice. Tim and Lily ran to the kitchen and saw a tiny mouse stuck on top of the fridge. The mouse was scared and needed help to get down. + +Lily, being a polite cat, decided to help the mouse. She climbed up the fridge and carefully picked up the mouse with her soft paws. "Thank you for rescuing me," said the grateful mouse. Tim and Lily smiled, happy to have made a new friend. From that day on, they all played together and had even more fun. +Once upon a time, in a yellow temple, there lived a kind bird named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his friends in the bright sun. Every day, they would run and jump and laugh together. + +One day, Timmy and his friends found a toy that could shoot soft balls. They were very excited to play with the toy. Timmy said to his friends, "Let's take turns and see who can shoot the ball the farthest!" + +Each friend took a turn to shoot the ball. They cheered and clapped for each other as they tried their best. When it was Timmy's turn, he took a deep breath, aimed, and shot the ball with all his might. The ball flew high and far, and all his friends cheered loudly. + +In the end, Timmy won the game, but he knew that playing with his friends was more important than winning. They all hugged and promised to play together again the next day. And so, they continued to have fun in the yellow temple, making happy memories together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She loved to play games with her friends. They were very competitive. They always wanted to win. + +One day, Sue found a pretty stamp. It had a picture of a butterfly on it. She showed the stamp to her friend, Tom. Tom said, "I want the stamp. Let's have a race. The winner gets the stamp." Sue agreed and they started the race. + +As they ran, Sue's other friend, Lily, asked, "Who will win the race?" Sue answered, "I don't know, but I will try my best." They kept running until they reached the finish line. Sue won the race and got to keep the pretty stamp. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to visit his uncle. His uncle was sometimes grumpy, but Tim liked him a lot. They lived in a small house with a big yard. + +Tim wanted to play with his uncle, so he went to ask him. Tim said, "Uncle, can we play in the yard?" His uncle looked grumpy, but he said yes. They went outside to play. + +They played with a ball and ran around. Tim's uncle started to smile. He was not grumpy anymore. They had a lot of fun. At the end of the day, Tim gave his uncle a hug and said, "I love you, uncle." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved boats. He had a small toy boat that he played with all the time. One day, Tim's mom told him to clean his room because it was very messy. Tim did not want to clean his room, but he knew he had to. + +As Tim was cleaning his messy room, he found his toy boat under a pile of clothes. He was so happy! He ran to his mom and said, "Mom, look! I found my boat!" His mom smiled and said, "That's great, Tim! Now, please finish cleaning your room." Tim went back to his room and continued cleaning. + +Later, Tim's mom came to check on him. She saw that he had cleaned his room and found his boat. She was very proud of him. Then, she had an idea. "Tim," she said, "since you did such a good job cleaning your room, let's go to the park and play with your boat in the pond." Tim was so excited! He said, "Yes, please! I love my boat!" And from that day on, Tim always kept his room clean, so he would never lose his boat again. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had a big problem. Every night, she had a scary dream called a nightmare. She did not like it at all. She always woke up very sad and scared. + +One day, Amy met a wise old lady. The old lady said, "I know how to stop your nightmare. When you go to bed, shut your eyes and think of a happy place. Then, say out loud, 'I will have a good sleep tonight.'" + +That night, Amy tried what the old lady said. She shut her eyes and thought of her happy place. Then, she said, "I will have a good sleep tonight." And guess what? It worked! Amy had the most successful sleep and no more nightmares. + +From that day on, Amy always remembered what the wise old lady told her. She never had a nightmare again. Amy was very happy and grateful for the old lady's help. She told all her friends about it, and they all had good sleeps too. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a girl named Anna. Anna liked to wear pretty clothes. She loved fashion. But her family was poor. They did not have much money to buy new clothes. + +One day, Anna saw a beautiful dress in a shop. She wanted to wear it for her birthday. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I have that dress for my birthday?" Her mom looked at the dress and said, "I am sorry, Anna. We cannot buy that dress. It is too expensive." + +Anna felt sad but she did not disagree with her mom. She knew her family did not have a lot of money. So, she decided to make her own dress. She found some old clothes at home and started to cut and sew. + +On her birthday, Anna wore the dress she made. It was not perfect, but it was special because she made it herself. Her friends and family loved her dress. They said, "Anna, you look so pretty in your dress!" + +From that day on, Anna learned that fashion is not just about buying expensive clothes. It is about being creative and making something special with what you have. And she was never sad about being poor again. +One day, a tall boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a little dog with a ball. Tim wanted to play with the dog, so he said, "Come here, dog! Let's play!" + +The dog ran to Tim and they started to play. They threw the ball and the dog would hurry to catch it. They were having so much fun. But then, Tim threw the ball too far away. + +The dog said, "Oh no! The ball is too far. I can't get it." Tim looked at his finger and had an idea. He said, "I will use my long finger to get the ball." + +Tim tried to reach the ball with his finger, but it was still too far away. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't get it. The dog was sad and Tim was sad too. + +In the end, they had to leave the park without the ball. The dog and Tim were not happy. They wished they had been more careful when playing with the ball. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a kind lady named Jane. Jane loved to serve dessert to all her friends. One day, she made a big, yummy cake for everyone. + +In the village, there was a little boy named Tim who was scared of trying new things. When Jane invited Tim to have some cake, he said, "No, thank you. I am scared to try it." Jane smiled and said, "Don't be scared, Tim. It's just a yummy cake. You will like it!" + +Tim decided to be brave and try the cake. He took a small bite and found out that he loved it! All his friends were happy for him. From that day on, Tim was not scared to try new things. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be scared to try new things, because you might find something you love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small, quiet town with her mom, dad, and dog, Spot. One day, Lily's mom told her, "Lily, you will become a big sister soon. I promise." Lily was so happy and excited. + +A few days later, Lily's mom had a big tummy. Lily asked, "Mom, is the baby in your tummy?" Her mom said, "Yes, Lily. The baby will come soon." Lily and Spot played and waited for the baby to come. + +One day, Lily's dad said, "The baby is coming! We need to go to the hospital." Lily stayed with her grandma while her mom and dad went to the hospital. After some time, Lily's dad came back and said, "Lily, you are a big sister now! Let's go see the baby." Lily and Spot went to the hospital, and there was the baby. Lily's mom kept her promise, and Lily became a big sister. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat named Tim. Tim was a very big and fluffy cat. He had a friend named Sam, who was a small mouse. They liked to play together in the big green park. + +One day, Tim and Sam saw a big group of cats and mice. They were all very loud and angry. They were fighting a war. Tim and Sam did not like the war. They wanted to help stop it. So, they went close to the war and tried to whisper to the cats and mice. + +They whispered, "Please stop fighting. We can all be friends." But the cats and mice did not listen to Tim and Sam. They kept fighting and fighting. Tim and Sam were very sad. They tried and tried, but they could not stop the war. + +In the end, the war did not stop. Many cats and mice got hurt. Tim and Sam felt very sad and went back home. They wished they could have stopped the war, but they knew they could not. They hoped that one day, the cats and mice would learn to be friends, just like Tim and Sam. +Once upon a time, there was a quick little rabbit named Remy. Remy loved to paint with his friends. They would paint pictures of the sun, trees, and flowers. Remy's paintings always had bright colors that made everyone happy. + +One day, Remy found a rich, red paint in the forest. He was very excited to paint with it. He called his friends and they all came to see the new paint. They decided to paint a big picture together, using the rich red paint to make their art even more beautiful. + +As they painted, their picture became more and more amazing. The rich red paint made the sun look like it was shining, and the trees and flowers looked even more pretty. When they were done, Remy and his friends were very proud of their work. They hung the painting in the middle of the forest, so everyone could see it and enjoy the beautiful colors. +One day, a small cat and a big dog were playing in the park. The cat was happy, but the dog was angry. The dog wanted to play with the cat's toy, but the cat did not want to share. + +"Let me squeeze your toy!" said the angry dog. The cat did not like the dog's angry face. The cat said, "No, you can't squeeze my toy. But I can give you a massage to make you feel better." + +The dog thought about it for a moment, and then agreed. The cat gave the dog a nice massage. The dog started to feel happy, and not angry anymore. They both played together in the park and had a good time. The cat and dog became best friends, and they learned to share their toys and give each other massages when they were angry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had a nosy friend, a talking cat named Zipper. They loved to play and explore together. + +One day, Amy and Zipper found a big red ball in the park. They were so happy and played with it all day long. But then, Zipper accidentally popped the ball with his sharp claws. Amy was very sad and cried. + +Zipper said, "I'm so sorry, Amy. Will you forgive me?" Amy wiped her tears and said, "Yes, I forgive you, Zipper. We can still have fun together." So, they found new games to play and had a great day. And they were the best of friends forever. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had an amazing shield. He loved to play with it all day. One day, Tim and his friend, Sam, went to the park to play. + +At the park, they saw a big, dirty puddle. Tim said to Sam, "Let's jump in the puddle!" They jumped in and splashed around. They had so much fun, but Tim's amazing shield got very dirty. + +Tim was sad about his dirty shield. Sam said, "Don't worry, we can clean it!" They went to Tim's house and used water and a cloth to clean the shield. It took some time, but soon the shield was shiny and amazing again. Tim was so happy and thanked Sam for helping him. + +From that day on, Tim and Sam became best friends. They played with the amazing shield and had many more great adventures together. And every time the shield got dirty, they cleaned it together, making it shiny and amazing again. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk with his mom. Max was an obedient dog and always listened to his mom. They walked to the park and saw many things. + +At the park, Max saw a big tree. He wanted to play near the tree, but his mom said, "Max, stay close to me." Max listened and stayed close to his mom. They played together and had a fun time. + +Then, Max saw a butterfly. He wanted to chase it, but remembered to be obedient. He asked his mom, "Can I chase the butterfly?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Max. You can play with the butterfly, but stay close." Max was happy and played with the butterfly. They had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, in a fair land, there was a big hill. The hill was part of a beautiful landscape. Many animals lived on the hill. They liked to play and have fun together. + +One day, a big storm came. The animals were scared. They did not know what to do. But then, a wise old owl had an idea. "We must unite and help each other," said the owl. So, all the animals came together. + +The animals worked as a team. They helped each other stay safe in the storm. The storm went away and the sun came out. The animals were happy. They learned that when they unite, they can do anything. And the fair landscape was a happy place once more. +One day, a curious little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a big rock and thought it was very interesting. Tim wanted to take the rock home with him, but it was too heavy to carry. + +Tim had an idea. He called his friend, Sam, to help him. Sam came and they both tried to lift the rock together. It was still too heavy for them, but they did not give up. + +They found a long stick and put it under the rock. With the stick, they could move the rock a little bit at a time. They worked together and finally got the rock to Tim's house. Tim and Sam were very happy and proud of what they had done. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to wander in the peaceful forest near her house. She liked to look at the trees, the flowers, and the animals. One day, while she was wandering, she saw a little rabbit. + +"Hello, little rabbit," said Lily. "Why are you so sad?" The little rabbit looked up at Lily with tears in his eyes. "I can't find my family," he said. "I wandered too far from home, and now I'm lost." + +Lily wanted to help the little rabbit. She thought about where she had seen other rabbits in the forest. "Don't worry, little rabbit," she said. "I'll help you find your family." Lily and the rabbit wandered through the peaceful forest, looking for the rabbit's family. + +As they walked, they saw a big, scary wolf. The wolf wanted to eat the little rabbit! Lily knew she had to protect her new friend. She picked up a stick and waved it at the wolf. "Go away, wolf!" she shouted. The wolf was scared of the brave little girl and ran away. + +Lily and the rabbit continued to wander through the forest. Finally, they found the rabbit's family. The little rabbit was so happy, he jumped and danced with his brothers and sisters. "Thank you, Lily," he said. "You are a good friend." And from that day on, Lily and the little rabbit were the best of friends. +One day, a little dog named Mark went for a walk in the park. He saw a pretty daisy and wanted to smell it. As he got closer, he saw a tiny bug on the daisy. The bug looked sad. + +Mark asked the bug, "Why are you sad?" The bug said, "I am sad because I am bad. I ate some of the daisy and now it is hurt." Mark looked at the daisy and saw that it was still pretty. + +Mark said, "You are not bad. You can help the daisy feel better by not eating it anymore." The bug smiled and said, "Thank you, Mark. I will be good now." Mark and the bug became friends and played in the park every day. And the daisy grew strong and pretty again. +One day, a small cat named Luna was playing in the park. Luna had a deaf ear, but she could still hear with her other ear. She liked to play with a ball using her paw. Luna was very good at catching the ball. + +As Luna played, she saw her friend, Max the dog. Max was big and strong. Max said, "Luna, let's prepare for a race!" Luna was excited and said, "Yes, let's do it!" They both got ready for the race. + +They started running, and Max was very fast. But Luna was smart. She remembered her paw was good at catching. So, when Max was about to win, Luna used her paw to catch Max's tail. Luna won the race, and Max laughed. They both had fun and were happy to be friends. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a clumsy boy named Tim. He loved to play near the creek. Tim would run, jump, and splash in the water. He had so much fun. + +One day, Tim saw a sign near the creek. The sign said, "Stay away from the water." Tim was sad, but he knew he should listen to the sign. He did not want to get hurt or make his friends worry. + +Tim told his friends about the sign. They all agreed to play somewhere else. They found a big field to run and play in. They were safe and happy. The moral of the story is to always follow signs and listen to warnings. It will keep you and your friends safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful bird named Bella. She had many friends in the forest. One day, Bella met a little squirrel named Sam. + +Bella said to Sam, "Let's play together!" Sam said, "Yes, let's part the leaves and find nuts!" So, they played all day and had lots of fun. + +After playing, Bella asked Sam, "Do you want to stay with me in my nest?" Sam said, "Yes, I would love to stay with you!" + +So, Bella and Sam stayed together in the beautiful nest. They were very happy and became best friends. They played and laughed every day in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a creative octopus named Ollie. Ollie lived in the sea with his fish friends. They liked to play and swim all day. + +One day, Ollie saw that his home was dirty. He said to his fish friends, "Let's clean our home!" His friends nodded and they all started to clean. They picked up trash and put it in a big bag. + +As they cleaned, Ollie had a fun idea. He said, "Let's make a game of it!" Ollie and his friends raced to see who could pick up the most trash. They laughed and played, making cleaning fun. + +When they finished, their home was clean and shiny. Ollie and his fish friends were happy. They swam and played in their clean home, knowing they had done a good job. And from that day on, they always kept their home clean and had fun doing it. +Once upon a time, in a small garden, there was a brave ant named Andy. Andy loved to attach things to his back and carry them to his ant friends. He was very strong and always happy to help. + +One day, Andy met a little bug who was sad. The bug said, "I lost my leaf, and I don't know where it is." Andy, being brave and helpful, said, "Don't worry, I will find your leaf and attach it to my back. Then I will bring it back to you." + +Andy searched the garden and found the leaf. He attached it to his back and carried it to the little bug. The bug was so happy and said, "Thank you, Andy! You are so brave and kind." All the other bugs in the garden clapped and cheered for Andy. + +From that day on, Andy and the little bug were best friends. They played together and helped each other. The other bugs in the garden learned from Andy's kindness and started to help each other, too. + +The moral of the story is: Be brave and kind, and always help others when you can. It will make you and everyone around you happy. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Tim. Tim was a popular baby in his town because he was always happy and nice to everyone. He had many friends who liked to play with him. + +One day, Tim wanted to improve at playing ball. He practiced every day, throwing and catching the ball with his friends. Tim was getting better and better at playing ball, and everyone was proud of him. + +But one day, while playing ball, Tim threw the ball too hard. The ball went far away and got lost in the big forest. Tim and his friends looked for the ball, but they could not find it. They were all very sad because they could not play ball anymore. The popular baby Tim was not so happy anymore, and everyone missed playing ball with him. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat and a small dog. They lived in a house near a clear lake. They liked to play near the lake, but sometimes they would quarrel. The cat wanted to catch fish, and the dog wanted to swim. + +One day, they had a big quarrel. The cat was mad, and the dog was sad. They did not want to play near the lake anymore. They went to their safe house and sat in different rooms. + +After a while, the cat and the dog missed each other. They did not like to quarrel. They wanted to be friends again. So, they went back to the clear lake and played together. They learned to share the lake, and they did not quarrel anymore. The cat and the dog were happy and safe in their home. +One day, a little boy named Tim felt very miserable. He did not want to eat his lunch. His mom made him a sandwich, but he did not like it. He pushed the plate away and said, "I don't want this, Mom." + +His mom looked at him and said, "Tim, let's try something new for lunch. Maybe you will like it." Tim thought for a moment and then nodded his head. + +Mom made Tim a new lunch with his favorite food, pizza. When she gave it to him, Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom!" He ate the pizza and felt much better. His mom was happy that Tim was no longer miserable. They both enjoyed the rest of the day together. +One day, a little cat named Tim wanted to start a race. He asked his friend, a quick rabbit named Max, to race with him. Max was very fast and independent, and he liked to race. + +"Let's start the race now," said Tim. Max agreed, and they both stood at the start line. When they began to run, Max was very quick and soon he was far ahead of Tim. Tim tried to catch up, but Max was too fast. + +Tim felt sad and said, "I can't win, you are too fast!" Max saw Tim was upset and stopped running. He went back to Tim and said, "Let's race together, we can both be winners!" They both ran to the finish line and were happy to finish the race together. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little bird named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big tree with his family. He had many friends, but he was too shy to talk to them. Every day, he would watch his friends play and talk to each other, but he would just sit alone in his tree. + +One day, a new bird named Sammy came to the tree. Sammy was very friendly and wanted to make new friends. He saw Timmy sitting alone and flew over to him. "Hi, I'm Sammy! Do you want to play?" Sammy asked. Timmy was scared, but he wanted to try talking to Sammy. "I...I'm Timmy," he said quietly. + +Sammy was happy to hear Timmy talk. They played together all day and became good friends. Timmy learned that talking to new friends was not so scary after all. He started talking to all the other birds in the tree too. Soon, Timmy was not shy anymore. He felt like a big success! And all the birds in the tree were happy to have a new friend to talk and play with every day. +One day, a smelly cat named Tom went for a walk. He saw a big dog and did not recognize it. The dog was new in the town. Tom was scared of the big dog, so he ran away. + +Tom ran into a house. In the house, there was a nice lady. The nice lady saw that Tom was scared. She gave Tom a massage to help him feel better. Tom liked the massage and felt happy. + +After the massage, the nice lady gave Tom a bath. The bath made Tom not smelly anymore. Tom said thank you to the nice lady. Tom and the nice lady became good friends. They lived happily together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a toy mine that he loved very much. Tim played with his mine every day. + +One day, a nosy squirrel came into Tim's yard. The squirrel saw Tim's mine and wanted to play with it too. The squirrel said, "Can I play with your mine, Tim?" Tim didn't like the nosy squirrel and said, "No, it's my mine!" + +The nosy squirrel didn't listen and took Tim's mine. Tim was very sad and told his mommy. His mommy said, "That squirrel needs to be punished for taking your mine." Tim agreed and they thought of a plan. + +They put some nuts near the mine to lure the nosy squirrel. When the squirrel came to take the nuts, Tim's mommy caught it. She told the squirrel, "You must give back Tim's mine and never take things without asking." The squirrel felt sorry and gave the mine back to Tim. + +From that day on, the nosy squirrel never took things without asking. Tim was happy to have his mine back and played with it every day. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a big bag to pack her toys. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, Lily's friend, Tim, came to play with her. Tim was jealous because Lily had many toys, and he only had a few. + +"Can I play with your toys too?" Tim asked Lily with a question. Lily thought for a moment and said, "Yes, we can share my toys and play together." Tim was happy and they both started to play with the toys. + +As they played, they packed the toys in and out of the big bag. They had so much fun playing together. Tim was not jealous anymore because he learned that sharing is more fun than having many toys. Lily and Tim became best friends and played together every day. And they always remembered to share their toys with each other. +One day, a little dog named Lucky went for a walk. Lucky liked to play outside and see his friends. The sun was bright and the sky was blue. Lucky was very happy. + +As Lucky played, a big storm began to happen. The sky turned dark and the wind blew hard. Lucky was scared, but he knew he had to find a safe place. He ran to a big tree and hid under it. The rain fell and the thunder roared, but Lucky stayed dry and safe. + +After the storm, Lucky came out from under the tree. The sun was shining again and the sky was blue. Lucky felt happy that he found a safe place during the storm. He knew he was a lucky little dog. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was playing in her room. She saw her mom drink water from a cup. Lucy was thirsty too, so she asked her mom, "Can I have a drink, please?" Her mom smiled and gave her a drink of water. Lucy was grateful and said, "Thank you, Mom!" + +Lucy went back to her room and saw a big curtain by the window. She thought it would be fun to hide behind it. So, she ran behind the curtain and giggled. Her mom heard the giggle and went to find her. "Where is Lucy?" her mom asked, pretending not to see her. + +Lucy jumped out from behind the curtain and shouted, "Here I am!" Her mom laughed and picked her up. They played hide and seek with the curtain all day long. Lucy was happy and grateful for the fun day with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a big, smelly frog named Fred. Fred loved to play with bubbles. Every day, he would jump and hop around, trying to catch the bubbles in the air. + +One sunny day, Fred saw a big bubble floating near him. He wanted to catch it so badly, but he knew he should resist. He tried to resist, but the bubble was just too pretty and shiny. So, he jumped as high as he could and caught the bubble with his mouth. + +When the bubble popped, it made a funny sound. Fred laughed and laughed, even though the bubble was smelly. He couldn't resist playing with the smelly bubbles, and he had lots of fun all day long. And from that day on, Fred and the smelly bubbles were the best of friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim had a special pencil. This pencil was not like any other pencil. It was healthy and strong. Tim loved to draw with his pencil every day. + +One day, Tim's pencil wanted to escape. It did not want to draw anymore. The pencil jumped out of Tim's hand and started to run away. Tim was sad and did not know what to do. + +Tim chased the pencil all around the house. He tried to catch it, but the pencil was too fast. Finally, Tim had an idea. He made a big, yummy apple with his other pencils and put it in front of the healthy pencil. The pencil stopped running and came back to Tim. They both learned that sometimes, even pencils need a break. Tim and his pencil became best friends again and drew happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary cat named Mark. Mark loved to play with a tie. One day, Mark found a big red tie in the park. He was very happy. + +Mark saw a little girl named Jane. Jane was sad. Mark asked, "Why are you sad?" Jane said, "I lost my dad's tie. It is red." Mark knew he found Jane's tie. + +Mark gave the red tie to Jane. Jane was happy. She said, "Thank you, Mark!" Mark was happy too. They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely little flame who lived in the woods. The lonely flame had no friends and always felt sad. It wanted to make friends with the animals in the woods, but they were all scared of the flame. + +One day, a kind bird flew to the flame and said, "Why are you so lonely, little flame?" The flame replied, "I want to make friends, but everyone is scared of me." The bird thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea! Let's put you in a safe place where you can meet the animals without scaring them." + +The bird picked up a small stick and put the lonely flame on it. It then flew around the woods, showing the flame to all the animals. The animals saw that the flame was not scary when it was on the stick, and they started to become friends with the lonely flame. + +The flame was no longer lonely, and it was happy to have so many new friends. From that day on, the flame and the animals in the woods lived happily together, and the flame learned that sometimes all it takes is a little help from a friend to find happiness. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly cat named Fluffy. Fluffy lived in a small house with a nice family. The family loved Fluffy very much and always took care of her. + +One day, Fluffy went outside to play. While she was playing, she found a big red ball. Fluffy loved to play with balls, so she started to rub the ball with her paws. The ball started to fill with gas and became bigger and bigger! + +Fluffy was so happy with her big red ball. She played with it all day long. When it was time to go inside, Fluffy rubbed the ball again, and the gas came out. The ball became small again, and Fluffy took it inside to show her family. They all loved the ball and played with it together. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly cat named Tom. He loved to serve food to his animal friends. One day, Tom invited his best friend, a little dog named Max, to his house for lunch. + +"Max, please wait for a moment. I will serve you some yummy food," said Tom. Max sat and waited with a big smile on his face. He knew that Tom always made the best food for his friends. + +While Max waited, Tom went to the kitchen to make a surprise. He put some tasty treats on a big plate. Tom knew that Max would love it. He carried the plate back to Max and said, "Here you go, my friend!" + +Max looked at the plate with big eyes. He saw his favorite treats and was so happy. "Thank you, Tom!" Max said, wagging his tail. They both enjoyed the yummy food and had a great time together. + +From that day on, Tom and Max became even closer friends. They loved to share food and have fun together. And Tom always loved to serve his friends with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in the bathtub. One day, her mom said, "Lily, you can play in the bathtub after dinner." Lily was excited and couldn't wait to play with her toys. + +At dinner, Lily ate very fast. She wanted to play in the bathtub. Her mom said, "Lily, eat slowly or you will feel terrible." But Lily didn't listen. She ate as fast as she could. After dinner, her mom allowed her to play in the bathtub. + +Lily played with her toys in the bathtub. She had so much fun. But soon, she started to feel terrible. Her tummy hurt because she ate too fast. Lily called her mom, "Mommy, I feel terrible!" Her mom came and said, "I told you to eat slowly, Lily." From that day on, Lily learned to eat slowly and not to rush. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a big, round bowl. She loved her bowl very much. It was her favorite toy. One day, Mia saw her friend Tim. Tim was sad. His toy was broken. + +Mia wanted to help Tim. She thought about her bowl. "I know," she said. "I will give Tim my bowl. It will make him happy." Mia walked to Tim with her bowl. She said, "Here, Tim. You can have my bowl. It will make you smile." + +Tim looked at the bowl. He liked it a lot. He put it on his head like a hat. But it was too tight. Tim laughed. Mia laughed too. They played with the bowl all day. They were very happy. And they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her blocks. One sunny, mild day, Lily was playing outside with her blocks when her friend, Tim, came over to play. + +Tim saw Lily's blocks and said, "Can I play with your blocks, too?" Lily said, "Yes, but let's finish building my tower first." They worked together to build the tallest tower they could. But, just as they were about to finish, a big wind blew their tower down! + +Lily and Tim were sad that their tower was gone. They decided to try again. This time, they built their tower behind a big tree to keep it safe from the wind. They worked hard and soon they finished their tower. + +They were so happy that they had finished the tower. They played with the blocks all day long, and they had lots of fun together. From that day on, Lily and Tim became the best of friends, and they always played with their blocks together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a group of animals. They were always happy and played together. But one day, a big unknown animal came to their town. This animal was very big and scary. All the small animals were afraid of the unknown animal. + +The leader of the small animals, a wise old owl, said, "We must organize to protect our town from the unknown animal. We don't want a war, but we must be ready." So, all the small animals worked together to make a plan. They talked and shared their ideas. They wanted to be friends with the unknown animal, but they were scared. + +The owl went to talk to the unknown animal. He said, "Hello, big animal. We are scared of you. We don't want a war. Can we be friends?" The unknown animal looked at the owl and smiled. "I am sorry I scared you," said the unknown animal. "I just wanted to find new friends. I don't want a war either." + +The small animals and the unknown animal became friends. They played together and had fun. The town was happy again. The wise old owl taught everyone that sometimes, it's good to talk and organize, even when you are scared. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a mask that he loved to wear. His mask was very special. It made him feel like a superhero. Tim wore his mask all the time. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sam, saw the mask. Sam was jealous. He wanted a mask just like Tim's. Sam asked Tim if he could borrow the mask. Tim did not want to give it away. But Sam was sad. So, Tim decided to surrender and let Sam borrow the mask. + +Sam put on the mask and felt like a superhero too. Tim and Sam played together, taking turns wearing the mask. They had lots of fun. In the end, they both learned that sharing is better than being jealous. And they became even better friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a beautiful ashtray. It was round and shiny. The ashtray was very proud of how pretty it looked. It lived on a table with a lot of other things, like a book, a cup, and a toy car. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came to visit. Tim saw the beautiful ashtray and wanted to play with it. But the ashtray didn't want to play with Tim. It was scared that Tim might break it. + +"No, no! Don't touch me!" said the ashtray. + +Tim didn't listen. He picked up the ashtray and started to play with it. The ashtray was very upset. Then, Tim accidentally cut his finger on the edge of the ashtray. He started to cry. + +Tim's mom heard him crying and came into the room. She saw the cut and the beautiful ashtray. She told Tim, "You should be more careful when playing with things. Now let's put a bandage on your cut." + +From that day on, Tim learned to be more careful with the things he played with, and the beautiful ashtray was happy to stay safe on the table. +One day, a helpful dog named Max was playing outside with his friend, a little girl named Lily. They were having fun running around in the sun. Lily had a big sheet that she liked to use as a cape when she played with Max. + +Lily said, "Max, let's play a game! I'll put the sheet on the ground and you can try to run and jump over it!" Max barked happily and wagged his tail. Lily put the sheet on the ground and Max got ready to jump. + +As Max ran towards the sheet, he saw a banana peel on the ground. He tried to stop, but he couldn't. Max slipped on the banana peel and landed on the sheet. Lily laughed and said, "Oh no, Max! You slipped on the banana peel!" + +Max got up and shook off the sheet. He barked and wagged his tail, showing he was okay. Lily said, "Let's try again, but this time we'll put the banana peel in the trash." They played the game again and had lots of fun without any more slips. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to watch the birds in his yard. He liked to see them fly and sing. One day, while he was watching, he saw a dirty bird. The bird looked very sad. + +Tim went to his mom and said, "Mom, there is a dirty bird outside. Can we help it?" His mom had an opinion. She said, "Yes, we can give the bird a bath." + +So, Tim and his mom went outside with a little tub of water. They put the tub under the bird, and the bird jumped in. The bird splashed and played in the water. It got all clean and happy. Tim and his mom watched and smiled. + +After the bath, the bird flew away. Tim waved goodbye to the bird. He was happy that he could help the dirty bird. Tim's mom was proud of him for being kind. They went inside and had a snack, and Tim knew he had done a good thing. +One day, a thin cat named Tom went to play outside. He saw a big window at his friend's house. The sun was shining through the window, making it look very pretty. Tom wanted to play with his friend, so he went to the window and tapped on it. + +Inside, his friend Sam, a small dog, heard the tap and came to the window. He saw Tom and was very happy. "Hi, Tom! Do you want to play?" asked Sam. Tom nodded his head and said, "Yes, let's play!" + +Sam opened the door and they both went outside. They played catch with a ball and ran around in the grass. They were having so much fun. After a while, they were tired and sat under a tree. They looked at the pretty window and smiled. They were happy to be friends and play together. +Once upon a time, there was a delicate barrel that hung from a big tree. It was quite high, but it stayed in place. A family had come to the tree and wanted to get the barrel. But it was so high that the family couldn't reach it. + +They decided to get a ladder and use it to climb up to the barrel. They put the ladder against the tree and began to climb up. It was hard, but eventually they were able to get the barrel. They were very happy and put it on their wagon. + +The delicate barrel was so light they barely noticed it on the wagon. They drove home and put the barrel in their house. Now they could keep lots of special things inside it. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a pond. Every day a little bunny would run to the edge of the pond. But he was scared to go any closer. The waters were so harsh and cold. He wanted to play in the pond but he was too scared. + +One day the bunny made a brave decision. He ran into the pond as fast as he could. The water splashed around his little feet. It was so cold! He ran back to the edge of the pond and shivered. + +Next day the bunny ran to the pond but this time he was more confident. He ran right into the pond, up to his waist. He felt the harsh coldness all over his body. But he was brave and he stayed in the pond for a long time. + +Finally the bunny ran out of the pond feeling happy and excited. He had conquered the harsh pond and he would now return to it every day to play. +Once upon a time there was an old jail. It was a dull place, with no fun things to do. One day, a group of animals decided to sort it out. + +First, they cleaned it up. They swept the floors and wiped off the walls. Then they fixed up the broken windows. + +Next, they added decorations. Little birds hung bright streamers, and foxes hung shiny stars. Rabbits put down soft blankets and cats put in fun toys. + +At last, the jail was a happy place. It was full of light and laughter and songs. Instead of dull, it was now cheerful and bright. The animals were so proud of their work! + +And that is the story of how the animals sorted the old, dull jail. +One day, Jonny was visiting his grandpa. His grandpa took him to the airport to watch the airplanes take off. Jonny was excited as they walked in. Grandpa held his hand and they looked around. + +The airport was very noisy and there were lots of people. They watched the airplanes flying in the clear blue sky and watched the planes take off. + +Jonny was thirsty, so his grandpa bought him a cold drink. He drank it so fast that his grandpa smiled. + +When it was time to go home, it started to rain. The rain watered the ground and made it look like the airport was soaking in the rain. Jonny watched the rain from inside the airport and smiled. Grandpa then took Jonny home. +Once upon a time there was a bird named Sally. Sally flew high in the sky with her friends but one day a gust of wind was so strong that it blew off one of Sally’s feathers. Sally looked all around and did not see where the feather had gone. + +She asked her friends if they had seen it, but they had not. She decided to go and look for it herself, but it was no use. She could not find it. + +She was feeling helpless when suddenly a magical fairy appeared. The fairy had seen Sally’s lost feather and decided to help. She flew down to Sally and with a flick of her wand, she gave the bird a beautiful new feather. + +Sally was very happy and thanked the fairy. She flew off into the sky with her friends, feeling extra special and thankful for the kind gift. And that is the story of how the magical fairy gave Rachel a feather. +Once upon a time there was a gentle dinosaur. He liked to spin in circles. He would spin so fast that he made a whirlwind. All the other animals cheered every time he spun. One day, he spun so fast that he flew into the sky. Everyone was very happy to see him there. He kept spinning in circles in the sky. The animals smiled and waved goodbye as the dinosaur spun around, higher and higher. Eventually, he got so high that he disappeared out of sight. But, everyone still remembered the gentle dinosaur and his spinning. +Tim was a mighty little boy. He loved to explore the world around him! + +One day he had an idea. He wanted to go and hug a tree! He ran outside and hugged the big old tree. It felt so nice and warm! + +He decided to try and hug all the trees in his garden. So he hugged each and every one of them! He was so happy with his idea that he laughed and smiled. + +His mum saw him from the kitchen window. She was so happy to see him having fun. She opened the window to join in. Together, the mighty little boy and his mum hugged every tree in the garden. +Mia loved holidays. She always felt so excited when she heard her parents talking about the different holidays that were coming. One particular holiday she was always looking forward to was the purple holiday. + +On this holiday the whole family would dress up in purple clothes and Mia was so excited to pick out her new purple dress for the special day. Once everyone had gathered, the whole family would go for a walk around the neighborhood. + +On the purple holiday, Mia always felt a special kind of feeling. As they walked around she could feel her body starting to tremble. She never knew why, but as long as her mom and dad were with her, it was ok. + +Mia looked forward to the purple holiday every year and the special feeling she got while they walked around. It always made her tremble, but she knew that as long as her parents were with her, everything was going to be ok. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and liked to explore outside. One day, as she was walking in her garden, she stumbled upon a pretty pebble. It was a light blue color and glimmered in the sunshine. + +Sarah picked up the pebble and smiled. It was so special and beautiful to her. She ran back inside to show her mom. + +Sarah's mom was very happy to see the pretty pebble. She smiled at Sarah and asked if she wanted to keep it. Sarah nodded and thanked her mom. + +Now, Sarah always keeps the pretty pebble in her pocket. Whenever she stumbles or is feeling sad, she takes it out and remembers how happy she felt when she found it. +Once upon a time there was a bear named Joe. Joe was very flexible and could turn and twist his body any way he wanted. One day Joe was out walking in the forest when he saw a big cherry tree full of ripe, juicy cherries. Joe was so excited that he quickly took off his hat and started shaking the tree as hard as he could with his nose. + +The tree shook and shook until all the cherries fell to the ground. Joe was so happy that he grabbed as many cherries as he could and started running home with them. + +On his way home, Joe met a rabbit who asked him if he could take some of the cherries too. Joe thought that was a great idea and so he offered his new friend some of the cherries. The rabbit was very happy and thanked Joe before hopping away with his bag of cherries. + +Joe and the rabbit then went their own ways, with Joe returning to his home with plenty of delicious cherries from the flexible cherry tree in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a small, gentle avocado. The avocado had many friends, but it always remained close to its mama and papa. Every morning, mama and papa avocado would hug their little one and tell it that it would remain close to them no matter what. + +The avocado was content with its life, although it sometimes wished it could explore the world around it. One day, the little avocado decided to take a small adventure on its own. The avocado remained strong and brave, but it never strayed too far away from its parents. + +Soon, the avocado made many new friends and had loads of fun. Even so, it never forgot its mama and papa avocado, and at night it would remain close to them and tell them all about its day. + +The little avocado and its family were happy, and they always remained close together. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was a parrot, and the other was a cat. They were always together. + +One day, they were playing a game in the garden. The cat was being very rude, so the parrot flew away. + +But then he saw that the cat had fallen over. The parrot felt sorry for the cat and flew back down to help. + +The cat was scared and cold, so the parrot wrapped its wings around the cat and kept it warm. + +After that, they were best friends forever. They had learnt that being rude never solves anything and that being kind was the best way to be. +Once upon a time there was a happy family. Every week they would celebrate together by playing games, sharing a yummy dinner and singing songs. + +One week the family decided to have a special celebration. They bought some tomatoes and made a delicious salad. Everyone was so excited to eat it! + +But when the salad was served, the mum was upset. It had too much salt! Everyone was very disappointed. + +The family felt sad, but then the dad had an idea. He said “Let's make another salad. We can put tomatoes in it. Then we can celebrate with it.†+ +So the family made a new salad. It had lots of tomatoes in it and just the right amount of salt. Everyone was so happy and they all celebrated with their delicious salad. + +The end! +One day, a mole was walking in the forest. She was wearing a very expensive dress. It was made of silk, and it was bright red. She felt like a princess. + +As she walked, she noticed that all the other animals were wearing clothes too. They were very fancy and colorful. She wanted to join them. + +So, the mole searched for a special outfit for herself. She found a pretty sequined dress that glittered in the sunshine. It was very expensive and she put it on. + +Finally, the mole was dressed like the other animals. She felt just as fancy and beautiful. She thanked the storekeeper and was on her way. + +She skipped and smiled as she walked. The mole was so happy with her new outfit and she looked like a real princess in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to play. She found a marble in her toy box and it was so shiny! She held it in her hand and it felt comfortable. + +After that, she got some friends together and went to the garden. She had the marble in her pocket and wanted to play a game. Suddenly, the marble began to slip out of her pocket! + +She quickly bent down and caught it before it reached the ground. She was so glad that she had managed to catch it! She put the marble back in her pocket and played all day with her friends. + +At the end of the day, the little girl was tired and happy. She put the marble back in her toy box and went home. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a boy and a girl. They always shared their things with each other. One day, the boy had a special flag. He was so excited about it, he couldn't wait to share it with his friend. + +He showed it to her, but she was grumpy. She didn't want to share her things with him. She just shook her head and said no. + +The boy was sad. He wanted to share his flag with his friend. He wanted to show how much he cared about her. But she was still grumpy and wouldn't accept his flag. + +So the boy asked her again. He asked her to be friends and share the flag with him. Finally, the girl agreed and they both shared the flag together. The girl was no longer grumpy and they were both very happy. They smiled and hugged each other. They had fun playing with the flag together and laughed a lot. + +And that is how two friends learned to share something special. They were happy ever after! +Once there was a small girl named Jane. She lived in a tiny house in a small town. Jane loved playing all kinds of games, especially with her toy metal truck. + +One day, Jane decided to take her metal truck outside. But as soon she stepped outside her house, she noticed the sky was very gloomy. She was a bit afraid, but decided to explore the world. + +On her way, she came across a large tree. Under the tree was an old man. He was offering her something. Jane moved closer and saw that the old man was offering her a beautiful metal bracelet. + +Jane carefully took the metal bracelet from the old man and thanked him. Then she ran back home and showed her metal bracelet to her mom. + +Jane’s mom was very proud and told Jane to cherish the gift. Jane agreed and hugged her metal truck. From then on, Jane would only go out with her metal truck when the sky was not so gloomy. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable pool. It was a very special pool because it was always clean and always felt good. It was perfect for people to jump in and swim around. Every day, lots of children would splash and play together. + +One day, something happened that was very unusual. Someone came and locked the pool. The children were so confused. Why was the pool locked? What was going to happen? + +The kids did not understand, but they kept looking for the answer. They asked the grown-ups why the pool was locked, but no-one had an answer. + +In the end, the kids decided they should go find out themselves. They all gathered together and went to the pool to find the answer. When they got there, they saw a gate that was closed and locked. + +Suddenly, they realized the answer. The pool was locked so no-one would get hurt and so the pool would stay dependable for everybody. The kids smiled and agreed that this was a good reason for the pool to be locked. + +They all left the pool knowing that their dependable pool was safe once again. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old bear. He wanted to go on an adventure, so he decided to search. He looked and looked, but he couldn't find what he was searching for. + +Suddenly, he spotted something in the distance. He ran and ran, until he arrived at a village. It was full of people who were cheerful and kind. They welcomed the wise old bear and asked him why he was searching. He replied that he was looking for a home. + +The happy people of the village showed him around, and he quickly decided that it was the perfect home for him. He thanked them for their kindness, and lived happily ever after in his new home. +Once there was a jolly little girl named Lucy. She loved picking flowers in the garden. Every Sunday she would gather the prettiest poppies she could find. She admired their bright, happy colours and enjoyed giving them to her mum and dad. + +One day Lucy was gathering so many poppies that a tiny rabbit appeared. Lucy was so happy and shouted, "Hello!" The little bunny hopped around Lucy's feet and asked if he could help her. Lucy invited the bunny to join her in gathering poppies. Together they filled Lucy's basket with flowers. + +When the sun started to go down, Lucy and the bunny said their goodbyes and Lucy returned home with her basket of poppies. She gave them to her parents and showed them the bunny she had met. They were all very excited and said it had been a jolly adventure. Lucy gave the bunny a special poppy before saying goodbye and she promised to come back again soon. +Once upon a time there was a three year old named Helen. One day Helen wanted to go to the park to play. She put on her shoes and shouted with delight, "Let's go!" She ran out the door and into the park. + +At first, everything was great. She smiled and enjoyed being in the open air. But then, from far away, she heard a loud scream. Helen looked around. She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Happily, a grownup saw her and called out to her. The grownup asked if Helen was okay. She nodded shyly and the grownup was very helpful. The grownup asked Helen what was wrong. Helen pointed to the direction of the scream. + +The grownup said the scream was coming from a baby bird that had gotten lost. The grownup explained to Helen that the baby bird had been separated from its parents for a year and it just wanted to find them. Helen was so sad and she started to cry. + +The grownup helped Helen find the baby bird's parents. Together they sang a song so the parents could find the baby bird and everyone was happy. Helen hugged the grownup and together they all watched the baby bird fly away to its parents. +Once upon a time there was a friendly little girl. Her name was Chloe. One day, she saw a wink in the corner of her eye. + +She went closer and it was a yummy apple! She smelled it and it smelled so good. She was very polite, so she asked the apple if she could taste it. + +The apple said yes, so she put it in her mouth. When she did, it was the best thing she ever tasted! The apple was so sweet and juicy. It made her happy. + +When she was done, she thanked the apple. It winked at her as if to say “You’re welcome.†Chloe smiled and walked away with a happy heart. + +The End. +Danny had a big dream. He dreamed that he was flying in the sky, with the bright blue sun shining in the background and the wind blowing through his hair. Danny was so happy! + +But then, all of a sudden, he noticed a big, red ashtray in the clouds. He was confused and didn't know why it was there. He flew closer until it filled up the sky in front of him. + +The ashtray was red, the same colour as his favourite toy fire truck. He leaned in to take a better look and noticed that the ashtray was full of gold coins. + +Danny was so excited! As he looked around, he saw more red ashtrays filled with gold coins. He decided to reach out and grab one. With a smile on his face, he picked up the ashtray. + +As soon as Danny held it, he woke up. He was back in his bedroom and the sun was shining through his window. Danny was disappointed, but he knew it had been a great dream and that he'd never forget it! +Once there was a girl named Jane. She used to love collecting fancy stamps. One day she saw a really fancy stamp in the store. It was so nice that she wanted it right away. She quickly bought the stamp without thinking. + +But when she got home, she started to regret buying the stamp. She remembered that she had almost no money left and the stamp was really expensive. She was sad that she had bought something so fancy without saving up for it. + +But then her grandmother hugged her and told her that she was proud of her for being so brave. Jane was happy again and realized that she didn't regret the stamp. She was excited to show it to her friends and continue her collection. +Once upon a time there were two people named Mommy and Daddy. They had a garden with a lawn. Every day Daddy would go out to the lawn and do things. He would mow the lawn and water the grass. He would do lots of other things too. + +One day Mommy went out to the lawn to help Daddy. But the lawn was very uncomfortable. The grass was too long and there were a lot of bumps and stones. Daddy and Mommy decided that they had to do something. + +So the next day Mommy and Daddy bought a big tractor. Daddy drove the tractor around the lawn and it cut all the grass. Now the lawn looked much better. Daddy and Mommy were happy. + +The lawn was now comfortable and fun. Daddy and Mommy could play and have picnics on the lawn. They were very happy. They could enjoy the lawn every day. +Once there was a little girl called Lily. She liked to dress nicely. One day, she decided to put on a special dress. It was different to her normal clothes. It had a colourful pattern of crosses all over it. + +Lily twirled around and around in her dress. She felt so happy wearing it. She looked very pretty. + +At bedtime she put on her normal clothes. But that didn't stop her from dreaming about her cross dress. She imagined wearing it to school and all her friends telling her how beautiful she looked! + +That night, Lily went to bed with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a frog. It was pale and seemed sad. One day, it made a wish on a star. Suddenly, something magical happened! The frog began to glow! It glowed brighter and brighter until it was almost too much to look at. The frog stopped glowing and hopped away happily. It had learned a very important lesson - that wishes can come true as long as you believe. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. Their names were Millie and Maurice. Maurice was a very smart boy, but Millie was always hungry. She needed food, but she didn't know what. + +Then one day, Millie and Maurice went for a walk in their village and they came across a field of corn. The corn looked ripe and clear. Both Millie and Maurice were happy. + +Maurice quickly came up with an idea. He said they should pick some corn and take it home to Millie's family. Millie thought it was a great idea. So they grabbed as much corn as they could carry. + +When Millie and Maurice finally got home, Millie's family was so happy to have the corn. Millie had the food she needed and she never felt hungry again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Dave. One day, Dave was at the park with his mom. He was playing with his toys, when suddenly, he saw a huge green trophy. He was so curious and he wanted to touch it. But his mom said no and told him to stay still. Dave was so excited and wanted the trophy so badly. + +So he got up and ran towards the green trophy and grabbed it! His mom panicked and quickly ran towards Dave, while calling out his name. She was worried that he was hurt and was afraid of what might happen. She was relieved when she saw that Dave was ok. + +But then, she remembered the trophy. She looked and Dave was holding the green trophy proudly. Dave had a huge smile on his face, and his mom couldn't help but smile too. She was so proud of Dave for being so brave. They took the trophy home and Dave kept it in his room. Every morning he would wake up and see the trophy. He was so happy to have it. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jamie and Kyle. They were both very generous and kind and wanted to support each other in any way they could. + +One day, Jamie suggested going to the park to have a picnic. Kyle jumped at the idea and brought some snacks, while Jamie took a blanket. + +It was a hot day, so Jamie put the blanket down for them to sit on. Kyle was selfish and thought the blanket was for him, so he wrapped it around himself to keep the heat out. But Jamie said it was for them to share. She smiled and said that supporting each other was more important than being selfish. + +The two friends had a wonderful picnic and enjoyed the sunshine and being together. They continued to be supportive and generous friends for a long time after that. +Once upon a time, there was a very pale dancer. She loved to dance, but she was sad because she had a big problem to solve. The dancer thought and thought, but she could not think of a solution. She asked her friends for help, but none of them could solve it. She was starting to feel very sad. + +Suddenly, the dancer had an idea. She went and told her friends the idea and they all clapped. The dancer felt so happy that she started to dance. As she danced, she seemed to find the answer to her problem. She smiled and clapped for herself. + +The pale dancer had solved her problem! She was so excited and happy, she danced all day. The dancer invited all of her friends to celebrate. They all had a great time dancing and laughing together. + +The pale dancer was so pleased that she had solved her problem. She smiled and danced, knowing that she had done something great. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia and her best friend, Peter, used to play together all the time. One day, Peter said something that made Mia angry. She got so upset that she said some mean things that she quickly wished she could take back. + +Mia started to cry. Peter wasn't angry and said he was sorry too. He put his hand on her shoulder and said, "I forgive you". Mia smiled and said she forgave him too. + +They made up and smiled. Then, they heard silly music coming from inside their house. Mia ran to the kitchen and saw a beautiful radio—the source of the music. She was amazed! She praised the radio's brilliant sound. + +Mia was so happy that she and Peter were friends again and they all cheered. They listened to the music from the radio, smiled, and spent the rest of the day playing together. They were so glad to be back to being best friends. +Once upon a time there was a fly. The fly was very bossy. It liked to fly around and boss everyone else around. On one particular day the fly was flying around inside a house. It had the idea that it wanted to drink from a mug. So it flew around the house looking for a mug. + +Finally the fly found a mug by the windowsill. It was an orange mug and it was filled with water. The fly was excited and flew to the top of the mug. It used its little fly feet to lower itself down into the water. + +It sipped some of the water and was happy. Then it noticed something. It was the reflection of itself in the bright orange mug. It was so proud of itself for being so bossy. + +It flew away with a smile and continued to boss everyone else around. +One day, a little girl named Sarah was walking through the park. She saw a huge engine. It was loud and made a lot of noise. Slowly, she walked closer and closer. She noticed that the engine was very angry. + +Sarah was scared. She wanted to run away but didn’t want the engine to be mad at her. So she stopped and sat down near the engine. + +The engine was still angry and loud but Sarah didn’t move. She just sat and looked at the engine. After a few minutes, the engine stopped. It wasn’t angry anymore. + +Sarah smiled and got up. She waved goodbye to the engine before walking away and went back to play in the park. +Once upon a time there was a parrot called Pete. He was a happy parrot and flew around from tree to tree in the sunshine. Every evening he would fly to the same tree and say hello to his animal friends. + +One day, Pete saw something different. It was a big yellow thing that flew in the sky. Pete was excited and tried to follow it. He flew after it for a long time until the big yellow thing could no longer be seen. + +Pete was sad but he tried to remember the big yellow thing. He wanted to tell his friends all about it. When he got back home, his friends were glad to see him. Pete told them all about the big yellow thing and everyone was excited. + +From then on, Pete always remembered the big yellow thing. He made sure to look up at the sky every day in case it came back. Although it never did, Pete was glad that he could still remember it. +Everyone was so excited. They were going on an amazing tour. Grandma offered to take them. + +They went to the zoo first. They saw so many animals, loud and quiet. They saw monkeys, elephants and birds. + +Then they all went to the park. Grandma offered to push them on the swings. They laughed and shouted and had so much fun. + +At the end the tour was over. Grandma offered to take them all home. + +They had the best day and couldn't wait to go on another tour. +Once upon a time, there was a cable. It was small and peaceful, and wound its way around the meadow. One day, a little girl called Mandy decided to pick up the cable and hold it tightly. She looked at it in wonder, watching the sunlight glint off the side. She thought it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. + +Mandy held it close to her and began to dance around the meadow. The cable seemed to move with her and make a much happier noise. Suddenly, a butterfly joined her in her dance! It flew so gracefully around her and the cable that it almost looked like the two were dancing together. + +Mandy continued to hold the cable tightly until dusk, and when she finally released it, she felt peaceful and happy. She had made a new friend in the beautiful cable and butterfly. Ever since that day, the meadow has been a much happier place. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to build something special. So she asked her mum if she could have some bricks to help her build. Her mum was very happy and gave her a big pile of red bricks. + +Next, the little girl needed to find a deep spot in the garden to build her secret project. It took a while, but she eventually found a very deep spot under a tree. + +Then the little girl started to build. She was so excited as she placed the first brick into the deep spot in the garden. Brick by brick, she carefully built her secret project. It wasn't long before the project was complete - she had built a beautiful playhouse. Now the little girl had a very special place to play in. +Once upon a time there was a powerful dish. It was very special because it could count. Every day it would count the number of pieces of food that could be shared around. + +The dish was so powerful that its counting was always exact. On one sunny day the dish counted 12 pieces of food, enough to feed the whole family. Everyone was so pleased that they happily shared the food around. + +The next day the dish counted only 10 pieces of food, which wasn't enough for everyone to have some. Everyone was sad because they couldn't share the food around. + +But the dish was very powerful. So it found a way to count one extra piece of food, enough for everyone to have some. Everyone was so happy and thanked the dish for being so powerful! +One day, Bobby was walking in the park. He saw something tall. It was the biggest exam he had ever seen. He was excited because he thought it was a game. + +He wanted to play. He went closer and touched it. Suddenly, it opened in two pieces! He felt strange, but he was still curious. He explored the pieces and tried to put them together again. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was a teacher! She was telling everyone to stay away from the exam. Bobby realized that it wasn't a game. It was something special that the teacher had to separate. + +After that, Bobby was a bit scared. He was more careful when he walked in the park. He wanted to stay away from anything tall that he didn't know. +Once upon a time there was an unknown, big lake with many plants. In the lake lived a mosquito. Everyone else in the lake was scared of the unknown mosquito because he looked different to them. + +Every day the mosquito would raise up out of the lake and fly around. The other animals were scared of how high he could raise and fly. The mosquito didn't care though as he loved flying so high and showing off. + +One day, a small bird flew close to the mosquito and said "Why do you raise so high up in the sky and fly so fast?" The mosquito replied "Because I can! When I raise up high, it feels so good". + +The bird smiled, then said "I want to try raising too!" So the mosquito showed him some of the tricks he used to raise up and soon the bird was flying as high as the mosquito. + +The mosquito and the little bird had lots of fun flying together. They raised up as high as they could, and enjoyed the view of the unknown lake below. +Molly and Peter were best friends. Every day, they would get together and pour tea from a teapot. One day, Molly noticed that Peter's lips were dry. She wanted to help him, so she grabbed the jug of water and carefully poured some water on his lips. Peter was so grateful and thanked Molly for being so nosy. From then on, every time they drank tea, Molly would always remember to pour a little bit of water on Peter's lips too. +A little boy saw a watch at the store and he wanted it. His mummy was very thoughtful, so she bought it for him. He was so happy and he couldn't wait to attach it to his wrist. + +He wanted to show his daddy, so he ran over to him. His daddy smiled when he saw the watch and gave it a careful look. The little boy then proudly showed his daddy how he could attach the watch to his wrist. He kept doing it over and over, until he finally got it to stay on. + +His daddy told him how proud he was. The little boy was very happy. Now he could look at the watch and count how many minutes until his next adventure. He smiled and felt very special with his new watch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was so excited because today was her birthday! She was three years old and she was going to get an amazing present. + +She was so excited. She wanted to know what was inside the box. Her dad said, "Open it to find out!" So she did. + +When she opened the box, she found a beautiful vase. It was round and made of shiny glass. Inside the vase was a number. It was her age - three! She was so surprised and happy - it was an amazing present! + +In the end, the little girl was so happy to have such an amazing present on her special day! +Bob was very happy. He loved to swing. Every day he would go to the park and swing on the swing set. On the swings he could reach up to the sky and almost touch the stars. + +One day he went to the park to swing. As the swing went back and forth, Bob looked up at the stars. Suddenly, he noticed something special. He could feel a power that was greater than himself. It was the power of the universe. + +Bob felt like he fit in this universe. He felt like he belonged, like he had a place in it. That made him happy. He felt so connected to the universe, like nothing could stop him. The feeling stayed with him every time he swung. + +Bob knew that swinging made him feel special. He loved swinging because it made him feel connected to the bigger universe that surrounded him. +Once upon a time there was a small boy. He was running in the park. Suddenly he saw something shiny on the ground. It was a message. He picked it up and he saw that it was weak. He wanted to make it stronger, so he ran to the park keeper. The park keeper showed him how to make the message strong. He used special glue and put color on it too. When it was finished it looked beautiful. The small boy was so happy. He hugged the park keeper, said thank you and ran back home. He was sure his parents would love the pretty message. +Once upon a time, there was a wide lake. One day a little boy went to the lake. He was very worried. He talked to the lake and said, "Can you read?" + +The lake was very quiet. Suddenly, a fish appeared and said, "Yes, I can read." + +The little boy was so excited. He said, "Please read me a story!" + +The fish said, "Sure. Have you got any books?" + +The boy said, "No, I don't have any books." + +The fish said, "No worries. I can tell you a story." + +The fish began to tell the little boy a wonderful story. All day long the fish read stories to the boy until the sun went down. + +The little boy was so happy. He thanked the fish and went home. He couldn't wait to come back the next day to hear more stories! +Once upon a time there was a flame. It was like a big candle. It glowed brightly in the night sky. + +One day a wind came and blew the flame, but it kept glowing. The flame flew away and landed in a far away place. It landed on a sour fruit. + +The flame started to lick the fruit. It liked the sour taste. As it licked the fruit, it made it sweeter. Soon it looked like a nice sweet fruit. + +The flame kept glowing, until all the sourness was gone. It was the sweetest fruit ever! Everyone who saw it smiled. + +The flame had made something sweet from something sour. It was a very happy ending! +Once upon a time there was a bright bird named Bob. Bob was always very curious. One day, Bob wanted to escape his cage. He saw a telephone on the table and he decided to use it. He crawled into the phone and dialed the number. Suddenly, he found himself in a wonderful garden. It was full of bright flowers and colourful birds. Bob was so happy to have escaped his cage! He flew around the garden, singing a happy song. Bob was free! +Once upon a time, there was a spoiled little girl. She had a special vest that she liked to ride in. Every day, she asked her mommy to take her for a ride in her special vest. + +One day, her mommy said yes. She put on her special vest and took her for a ride in the car. They drove around the city, and the little girl loved it. She smiled and waved at everyone they passed. + +They drove all over the city, and the little girl was so excited. She even got to have an ice cream after the ride! As they drove back home, the little girl said, "Mommy, can we go for a ride in my vest again tomorrow? Please!" + +And her mommy said yes. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Max and Wendy. Max was a shy boy and Wendy was a brave girl. +They liked to play chess together every day. + +One day, Wendy looked up from the game and saw Max blink. She smiled and said, 'Let's play again tomorrow.' Max smiled and nodded. + +The next day, Wendy came to Max's house and knocked on the door. Max opened the door and smiled. He invited her in and Wendy saw a chessboard on the table. + +Wendy starting setting up the pieces and Max watched. He smiled shyly and blinked a few times. + +When Wendy was done, she said, 'Let's play!' +Max and Wendy played chess together every day. They had lots of fun and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was walking through the woods and saw something shiny. He stepped closer and observed that it was an axe! The axe looked very powerful. He was amazed by it. He picked it up and pretended to chop like a lumberjack. + +The little boy went even deeper into the woods, swinging the axe like he was a master. Then, he heard a loud noise. He stopped and looked around. He observed that a big tree had fallen! He was so excited. + +He ran to the tree to investigate. Suddenly, the little boy was feeling very powerful. He raised the axe again and chopped the tree into small pieces. Then, he went home with a big smile on his face. He had an incredible adventure! +Once upon a time there was a brave tuna. She wanted to explore the ocean. So she split off from the school of tuna she had been swimming with and went off on her own. + +The brave tuna swam for a very long time. Finally, she came across a coral reef near the surface of the water. She was amazed by what she saw and stopped to explore. + +The brave tuna was not alone. Under the coral reef were many brightly colored fish. The tuna said hello, and the fish all said hi back. + +The brave tuna then asked if the fish wanted to play hide and seek. They all agreed and soon were searching for the tuna. After a few minutes, the tuna was found! + +The brave tuna was very excited to have made new friends. They all agreed to play more often, and the brave tuna learned that friendship is a great way to explore the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emily. She was only three years old. One day, her mommy had a task for her to do. 'Emily', she said, 'you have to put away all your toys in their boxes before dinner.' + +So Emily set off on her task. She worked really hard, putting each toy carefully away in its box. Even though it was hard work, she was determined to do it. + +After a long time Emily had finished! Her mommy was so proud of her and told her 'well done Emily!' but Emily was a bit ashamed. She thought that she hadn't done enough, because some of the boxes weren't even full. + +So, her mommy said, 'don't be ashamed Emily. I am so proud that you worked so hard and finished the task. Let's go have dinner now.' + +Emily felt better then, and followed her mommy to the dinner table. +Once upon a time there was a bench. It was an unusual bench. Every night something special happened on the bench. + +Every night, a big bear came to the bench and fell asleep. No one could believe it. Everyone was so curious. + +One night, a brave little girl decided to take a closer look. She sneaked up to the bench, very quietly. To her surprise the bear wasn't asleep. He was wide awake and said, "Hi there! Would you like to be my friend?" + +The little girl was so excited. She said, "Yes!" and stayed with the bear until morning. The bear taught her lots of things and they laughed and played. + +Before the sun came up, the bear said it was time for him to sleep. He gave the little girl a big hug and a kiss before he curled up on the unusual bench and fell sound asleep. + +The little girl was very happy. She knew she had made a very special friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Dave. Dave was three and he wanted to play outside. His mom said no and told him to stay in his room. But Dave wanted to play so badly, he started to resist. + +So, Dave snuck outside and found a big pile of hay. He started to jump up and down on the hay and laughed and laughed. But then, his mom came outside and saw what he was doing. She was very mad and Dave felt ashamed. + +Dave's mom told him to never go outside unless he was allowed and made him come inside. Dave knew he had done something wrong and obeyed his mom. From then on, Dave always played inside when he was told to do so. He never tried to resist again. +Once upon a time there was a dry memory. It was all alone in a big box. One day, a little girl came along and saw it. She was so excited! She wanted to take the dry memory out and see what it was. She carefully lifted it out of the box, and then tried to open it. It wouldn't open! She tried and tried to open it, but the dry memory stayed closed. The little girl started to get upset and she started to tear. + +The little girl was so sad and she didn't know what to do. Suddenly, her mommy came and saw what was wrong. She took the dry memory and carried it over to the kitchen. She opened up a drawer and grabbed a special tool. Then she opened the memory very carefully and gently. Inside, the little girl found lots of special things that reminded her of happy times with her family. + +Everybody was so excited to look at all the wonderful memories. The little girl smiled and hugged her mommy. She was so happy that her mommy had been able to open the dry memory and make her tears go away. Together they looked at all the memories and laughed and smiled. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a pilot named Jack. He loved to fly and explore the sky. Every day, he would learn how to make his flying better and better. He worked very hard and practiced a lot. + +One day, Jack decided he wanted to be a successful pilot. He started to read books and ask questions. He also watched other pilots fly. He tried to learn everything he could. + +Finally, after many months, Jack became a successful pilot. He was so proud and happy! He flew all over the world, visiting new places and making friends. His friends were so impressed with his flying! + +Jack had worked really hard to learn everything he needed to become a successful pilot. He had achieved his dream and was very happy! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. She was three years old and very curious. +One day, she was walking around her house with her mom when she realised something. She asked her mom to take her to the bathroom. Her mom said okay and they went. + +The bathroom was big and Lily was very impressed. She wanted to stay and explore, but her mom said she had to stop and it was time to go back. Lily was sad but she listened to her mom. + +On the way back, Lily saw something tasty. It was a cookie on the counter and her mom said she could have it. Lily was very happy and thanked her mom. She ate the delicious cookie and felt much better. + +At the end of the day, Lily was tired and it was time to go to bed. She was so glad she had stopped in the bathroom and was able to have a tasty cookie. She smiled as she went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a noisy club. Everyone liked to go there because it was fun and exciting. It was full of loud music and lots of people. + +One day, two children went to the noisy club. They were friends and didn't recognize each other in the crowd. They had a lot of fun dancing, singing and laughing. + +When the night was over, the two children said goodbye. Suddenly, one of them recognized the other. He smiled and said, "Goodbye, my friend!" + +The children left the noisy club, smiling and happy. They both had a great time, and recognized each other as friends forever! +Once, there was a little boy who had a very special bed. Every night he would wake up, get into his bed and close his eyes. + +One night he dreamed of swimming in the ocean. He saw all kinds of fish and even a shark. The shark was big and very friendly. He was thoughtful and watched over the little boy. + +When the little boy woke, he was surprised by how much fun he had had. He thought the shark was so cool. + +He asked his mom if he could go swimming in the ocean to try and find the shark. His mom smiled and said yes. + +So the little boy packed his things and went to the beach. He looked and looked, but couldn't find the shark. He was sad and decided to take a nap. + +Suddenly, he was woken up by sharp whiskers against his cheek. The little boy opened his eyes and there was the friendly shark! + +The little boy laughed and hugged the shark. They had fun playing together in the sea. The shark was so thoughtful. + +After many hours of play, the little boy said goodbye to the shark and promised to come and visit him again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a wide, humble house. It was a cozy house, with plenty of room for everyone inside. It had a big kitchen, a living room to play in, and even a garden outside. + +But, one day, something strange happened. The house started to rot! The walls grew thin, the windows cracked, and the roof started to leak. + +The family living in the house was so sad. They had lived there for so many years, and now it was falling apart. But then, the family's friends came over to help. They worked hard together, patching up and fixing the house until it was good as new. + +And soon, with lots of hard work, the wide, humble house was back to its old self. Everyone in the family was so happy, and the house was good for years to come. +Jim was a little boy who loved to study. He had many books and paper for writing. His favorite was a bright red track. He loved to play with it and follow the path with his eyes. He could imagine he was going on an adventure. + +One day, Jim wanted to study his track very closely. He set up a big table and covered it with a white cloth. Carefully, he place the red track on the cloth and started to study. He looked at the colors, the curves, and the shapes. + +It took him a long time to study the track, but Jim noticed something strange. The track had a switch near the end! He was surprised and curious. He pressed the switch and suddenly, the track began to move! + +Jim was delighted. He watched, mesmerized, as the track moved in a circle. He couldn't believe it! He had studied his track very closely and had made a wonderful discovery. The end of his red track was magical and had a special surprise! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Matt. Matt had a special message to share with the world. She wanted to tell everyone how important it was to be kind to each other. + +But Matt was being very selfish. She kept the message all to herself, even though she knew it would help others. + +One day, Matt was playing in the park. As she walked past a group of children, one of them reached out and touched her very gently. + +Matt stopped and looked around. She realized that everyone in the park - the children, the birds, and the flowers - was connected. Everyone was part of the same family. + +Matt finally understood her message: we are all connected and we must take care of each other. She shared her message with all the children in the park. They were so excited that they all smiled and cheered. + +From then on, Matt shared her message with everyone she met - sharing kindness and joy with the world. +Once upon a time there was a nice girl named Lucy. She loved to go to the park because there were lots of fun things to do. One day, when Lucy was at the park, she saw something strange! It was a ghost! + +Lucy was very scared at first, but the ghost was friendly and smiled at her. + +They talked and Lucy soon felt very comfortable. The ghost asked if he could join Lucy at the park. She said yes and they both had a fun time playing on the swings, sliding down the slide and even eating ice cream together. + +At the end of the day, Lucy said goodbye to her new friend and thanked him for showing her how to have a nice time at the park. +Once there was a loyal dog that lived in a garage. His name was Spot and he was always very happy. Every morning, Spot would wake up and stretch his legs. He would then run around the garage and bark a greeting to his family. Spot loved to follow his family around, but his favorite thing to do was to fold blankets and towels with them. He enjoyed being part of a team and helping out. His family was always so happy and grateful for his help. One day, his family asked him to help fold some clothes - he happily obliged! Spot soon became the best folder in the family. Every time the family needed help folding blankets or towels, Spot was their go-to pup! He was so loyal and helpful that he had earned the title of family’s official folder. +Jane was feeling cheerful today. It had been a long week, and she wanted to take a nap. She went to her bedroom and saw her nice, soft mattress. She got into bed and snuggled into the mattress. She realized how comfortable it felt. + +Soon she felt her eyelids getting heavy and her breathing was getting slower. Everything around her was still and quiet. She let out a deep sigh and relaxed into the mattress. Jane had fallen asleep! + +When she awoke, the sun was shining through the window, and the birds were singing. Jane realized that she had been asleep for a long time and felt much better. She stretched her arms and legs and yawned. Jane felt so refreshed and cheerful, she decided to go outside and enjoy the day. +Once upon a time, there was a red dragon. He was very friendly and loved to fly and play. One day, he flew over a countryside, far away from his home. He noticed something very special - a little girl playing in a field. The dragon liked the little girl, so he flew down and said hello. She was very surprised to see a dragon and didn't move. She wanted to make sure the dragon was not going to hurt her. + +The dragon smiled and told her that he was there to be her friend. The little girl was so excited, and she smiled back. She recognized the red dragon and she said that she had always wanted a dragon friend. + +They became the best of friends, and every day the dragon helped the little girl with all kinds of things. He helped her fly, play games and explore the countryside. The dragon even helped her look after her animals. + +The little girl and the red dragon were very happy and they became the best of friends. They were always together, playing and having fun. The little girl even started to call the dragon by his name, which showed just how much they had come to recognize each other. +Once upon a time there was a small girl who loved roses. She played in the garden every day, looking at the flowers. + +One day, she saw a beautiful rose and she wanted to pick it. She tried, but it was too high. She asked her mum for help. + +Her mum nodded and smiled. She said it's easy, just watch. She raised her hand and the rose floated down to her. The small girl was so excited! She said thank you and hugged her mum. + +The small girl then made a present for her mum with the rose. She gave it to her with a big hug and her mum smiled. She said it was the most beautiful gift she ever received. They both hugged and it was a happy day. +Once upon a time, there was a small child. The child was walking in the woods, exploring the forest. Suddenly, a fast fox appeared and the child was scared. The child started running faster and faster to get away. + +But the fox was too fast. The fox was about to catch the little child when a brave knight came to the rescue. The knight was very strong and he quickly fought the fox off. The fox ran away and the knight saved the scared child. + +Everyone was so glad the knight saved the child! The knight was brave and fast, and the child was thankful for their help. The knight hugged the child tight and told them everything was ok. + +The child smiled, happy to be safe. The knight gave the little one a hug, and they both went off on their way. + +The end. +One day, a little boy was running across the yard. Suddenly the sky filled with angry clouds and the wind began to blow. The boy struggled to keep his balance, but he couldn't do it. Water started to fall from the sky. The boy was scared! + +He looked around and saw that the ground was quickly filling up with water. It was a giant flood! He was stuck! The boy struggled to keep his head above the water. The flood was getting bigger and bigger and he was really scared. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was a man from a boat. He offered to help the boy. The boy quickly climbed into the boat and the man started paddling away. The man paddled with an impatient energy. The boy watched and hoped that they would both reach safety soon. + +Fortunately, the man was able to out-paddle the flood and the boy was saved. From then on, the boy was very thankful whenever he saw the rain and the clouds. The flood showed him how powerful nature can be. +Once upon a time there was a girl who was so happy. She wanted to jump. So she jumped off the fridge. It was a pretty fridge, with a pretty pink door. + +The girl jumped so high and so far. She was so happy. And when she came down, she did a big spin and landed on the grass. She laughed and laughed. + +Then she wanted to jump again. First she ran and then she jumped. She jumped over the pretty flowers and bounced off the wall. + +Then she came back to the fridge. She wanted to jump on it again and again. She thought it was so much fun. So she kept jumping and jumping and laughing and laughing. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Milly. She loved the earth, so she set out to feed it. Every day she took a break from playing to find something to feed the earth. + +One day she found a heavy box of food and she was so excited that she quickly opened it. Inside was a lot of yummy food and Milly was so happy. She took the box of food and spread it around the earth. + +As she used the food to feed the earth, the ground became so green and full of life. Soon, wild animals were running and jumping around the ground too. They were saying thank you to Milly for feeding them. + +Milly was so happy that she had helped the earth and all the animals. She felt very proud of herself and ran off to play, filled with joy. +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy named George. He was only three years old and loved to play and explore the world around him. + +One day, George was playing with a soccer ball and kicking it around the yard. He accidentally kicked the ball too hard and it bounced off a fence and over to his neighbor's house. + +George was scared because he knew it was dangerous for him to go to their house alone. He thought of a plan and decided to put his finger in between the fence so he could reach the soccer ball without going into someone else's yard. + +He pushed his finger through the small fence opening and felt around until he found the ball. But when he tried to pull it back out, something grabbed his finger. + +George was scared and started to cry. Then he saw that it was just an old dog. The dog had been trying to play with George's finger, but it was too dangerous. + +George was relieved, but then he got a better idea. He grabbed the soccer ball with his free hand and quickly kicked it back through the fence opening before the dog could get it. + +The dog barked and ran off, and George was very happy with his clever plan. He never tried sticking his finger through the fence again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One friend was called Sally and the other was called Jack. One day, Sally had a fun idea. She said to Jack, "Let's play with marbles!" + +So they went to the store and picked out some marbles. They had some real ones and some fake ones. Sally wanted the real ones and Jack wanted the fake ones. So they each got to own two marbles. + +After they chose, they raced back home. They decided to play a game of marbles. Sally went first, using her real marble. It rolled really fast and knocked all of Jack's fake marbles out of the circle. + +Sally laughed and Jack smiled. They both enjoyed the game and had lots of fun. Jack was so happy that he gave one of his real marbles to Sally as a gift. + +Sally was really happy. Now she owned three real marbles and Jack still owned his two fake ones. The friends ran off together to play more of their marble game. + +The end. +Harry was a poor boy. He lived in a small house with no fence. Each morning, he looked out of his window and wished for a fence. One day, a kind neighbour decided to get a fence for Harry. It was a big fence that had lots of flowers. Harry was so thankful! Every morning he woke up and said thank you to the kind neighbour. + +Harry liked to play with the fence. He would sit on it or look through the flowers. He was very happy with his new fence. His parents were also thankful - they knew the fence was a safe place for Harry to play. + +Harry loved his fence. Every morning he said thank you to his kind neighbour for giving him the fence. It was the best thing that ever happened to him. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called James. He was just 3 years old, and he liked to ride on his scooter. Every day, he would go out and play with it in the garden. + +One day, he wanted to go somewhere special, so he decided to enter the forest. He was a bit scared, so he held on tightly to his scooter! + +As James got deeper and deeper into the forest, he found all sorts of things to explore. He saw trees, flowers and animals. A rabbit crossed his path and he was so excited! + +When he entered the clearing, he saw something he had never seen before. It was a huge, hard rock! It was so big and shiny that he just had to go and touch it. + +James hopped of his scooter and ran to the rock. He touched the surface and it was so hard. He had a great time exploring the rock. + +Eventually, it was time to go home. James hopped back on his scooter, waved goodbye to the rock and rode home. He had an amazing adventure and he was looking forward to the next one! +One day, a persistent little girl was playing with her favourite toy. Suddenly, she heard the doorbell. She ran to the door to see who it was. When she opened the door, she saw a delivery man with a special package. He smiled at the little girl and said, "This package is for you!" She thanked him and took the package inside. + +The little girl was amazed. She opened the package and inside she found a beautiful new toy! She was so happy that she jumped up and down and gave the delivery man a big hug. + +The delivery man showed the little girl how to turn on the toy. But, it didn't work. He tried again, but it still wouldn't work. The delivery man was persistent, though and he showed the little girl how to press the buttons in a different order. Finally, the toy worked! + +The little girl gave the delivery man a big thank you and hugged him again. She couldn't believe her new toy worked! She said goodbye to the delivery man and ran off to play with her new toy. + +The delivery man watched the little girl with a smile on his face. He was glad that he was able to deliver such a special package! +Jimmy was playing in the living room when his mom called out to him. "Jimmy! Behave and come in here please," she said. + +Jimmy ran over to his mom. She was holding a pencil in her hand. It was a heavy pencil, and it felt like it was made out of metal. + +His mom handed the pencil to Jimmy. "This is yours," she said. + +Jimmy smiled. He knew he was supposed to be good and use the pencil for drawing and writing. + +So Jimmy behaved, and he used the pencil for all the things his mom said. He carefully wrote letters and then drew pictures in his coloring books. + +After his mom saw how he was using the pencil, she beamed with pride. Jimmy had learned to behave and use the pencil correctly. +Once there was a girl named Mindy. She was only three years old and she liked to learn new things. Every day her mommy and daddy taught her something new. Today they had a very special lesson. + +Mommy and Daddy gave Mindy a folder. Inside the folder was a bunch of paper with words and pictures on it. Daddy taught Mindy what each word and picture said. He said each word slowly and she repeated them back. Daddy said Mindy was learning really quickly. + +In a few minutes, Mommy said it was time for a break. She said Mindy was being a very normal little girl by learning so much. They all went outside and played together until it was time for lunch. + +AfterMindy ate her lunch, Mommy and Daddy taught her some more words. They practiced the old words and read some new ones in the folder. As Mindy said each word aloud, Mommy and Daddy smiled. + +Mommy and Daddy said Mindy was doing a great job learning. They said she was a very special girl. At the end of the day, Mindy was tired but very happy. She was excited to learn even more tomorrow. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Ben. He lived in a far away place but he loved where he lived. He had one special thing in this distant place, the steel wall. Ben had a little red wagon that he loved to ride and pull things in. + +One day Ben noticed something strange about the steel wall. It seemed to be demanding something from him. He couldn't figure out what it was so he just looked at it in confusion. + +Suddenly, the steel wall let out a loud noise. Ben jumped in surprise and he knew the wall wanted something from him. So he pulled out his little red wagon and filled it up with rocks. He slowly pushed the wagon to the steel wall. + +The steel wall was happy and slowly faded away, leaving behind a big red door. Ben opened the door and walked through. On the other side he saw a bright and beautiful new world. He was so excited and he knew the steel wall had been telling him to explore and find something new, something distant. +Once, there was a gray cat who lived in a village. The cat was very adventurous, and often explored the village. One day, the cat was exploring near a large hill. +Suddenly, the cat saw something appear near the hill. It was a small pill. The pill was round and gray, and the cat was curious. +The cat walked closer and closer to the pill, until it was right next to it. It sniffed the pill, and decided it looked interesting. So, it decided to take the pill with it. +The cat took the pill back to its home and decided it would keep it as a special treat. From that day forward, the cat kept the pill safe, and it was the most treasured item in the village. +Once upon a time, there was an enthusiastic crocodile. He was always looking for something that was exciting. One day he was out for a walk and he saw an oxygen plant. He was curious and wanted to try it. + +He opened his mouth wide and took a big bite of the oxygen. It was so yummy, he ate and ate it until it was all gone. He felt so energetic and happy, he jumped around and laughed. + +But then, he realized he was running out of air. He needed more oxygen! He went back to the plant but it was all gone. He was sad and a bit worried but he found another plant nearby. He bit off big chunks and enjoyed it even more than the first oxygen plant. + +He was so happy - The enthusiastic crocodile could breathe again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three and liked to explore the world around her. + +One day, Lucy was playing by the pond and she noticed something shining in the water. She decided to go and take a closer look. She stepped into the water, but as she moved, her foot struck against something hard. She bent down to see what it was and to Lucy's surprise, it was a bright, shiny coin. + +The coin was fit perfectly in the palm of her hand. Lucy was so excited, she ran home to show her mum. Her mum was so proud that Lucy had found something so special in her adventures. + +Every day, Lucy would go back to the pond and search for more treasures. She was always so happy to find things, proudly showing her mum all her discoveries. +Honey and her mom were going to the store. They were going to buy bread and butter for Honey's lunch. When they got to the store, mom saw a fierce dog near the entrance. She was a bit scared but she still decided to go in. + +But the dog had another idea. It blocked the entrance, growling fiercely. Mom had to delay going in, until the dog finally moved away. + +Inside the store, they found the bread and butter they needed. Mom was so relieved! Honey was happy too. They bought the butter and quickly went to the checkout. The fierce dog was still outside and mom wanted to avoid it. + +At home, Honey made her lunch quickly. She spread the butter on her bread, and the sandwich tasted yummy! + +Mom was happy that they had found the butter despite the delay caused by the fierce dog. +Once there was a mailman who was always angry. He delivered mail every day but he never smiled while he was at it. Everyone around him was scared of the mailman because he was so angry. + +One day, a three year old girl named Polly saw the mailman. She wasn't scared of him, though. Polly called out to him, but he didn't answer. She kept calling out, until eventually he stopped and turned around. + +Polly had a letter in her hand and she asked the mailman if he could deliver it. The mailman nodded, but he still looked angry. Then Polly gave him a big hug and said, "Thank you!" The mailman was very surprised, but then he smiled. + +After that day, the mailman was never angry anymore. Whenever Polly saw him outside, he would always wave at her and smile. Everyone was so happy that the mailman was no longer angry. He was the friendliest mailman in town. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man with a lot of money. He was so happy that he wanted to send some of his wealth to others. So he reached into his wallet and pulled out some gray coins. He looked up in the sky and sent the coins away with a wave of his hand. + +The coins flew around the world, visiting all the places they could. Everywhere they went, they spread joy and gave people happiness and laughter. People were so thankful for the man's generosity, they all smiled and said thank you. + +Eventually, the coins returned to the wealthy man and the money he sent out was gone. But the man still had a smile on his face, because he knew he had made many people happy. + +The End. +The fox was angry. He wanted to scare the lumberman. He sneaked through the dark woods and followed the man. The lumberman was carrying a big axe and a saw. The fox had never seen anything like this before. He was scared. + +He stopped in the clearing and started to chop down a big tree. The sound made the fox very nervous. He wanted to scare the lumberman away. He started to huff and puff loudly. + +The lumberman looked up and saw the fox. He was surprised. The fox's loud huffing scared the lumberman and he ran away fast. + +The fox was relieved. He had scared away the lumberman. But deep down he knew he was still scared. +Once upon a time, there was a king. The king was very special, because he wore a beautiful crown. It was an expensive crown and was made of gold. + +The king was known for being very kind to everyone he met. Every day he would go out and welcome people in his kingdom. He waved and smiled to everyone he saw. + +One day, a beggar arrived to the kingdom. The king saw the beggar and rushed to give her a warm welcome. He gave the beggar food, clothing and a place to rest. + +The beggar was surprised and thanked the king for his kindness. She gave him a gift in return, an even more expensive and beautiful crown. + +The king was so pleased with the gift. He put on the crown and continued his journey welcoming everybody to his kingdom. +One day, two kids were playing in their backyard. They were very alert, looking for something exciting to do. Suddenly, one of the kids spotted a baseball in the grass. He quickly offered it to the other kid. The other kid smiled and thanked him. + +The kids each grabbed a bat and started playing. They enjoyed hitting the baseball back and forth. They played for a long time, and had a lot of fun. + +When it was time to go inside, they put the baseball back in the grass. Before they went inside, they made a promise to come back and keep playing in their backyard. +Once upon a time there was a little fish in the sea. He was a brave fish and was always looking for adventure. One day he saw a big hook in the water. He got closer to take a look. His body started to tremble. The fish was scared. He was so small and the hook looked so strong. He didn't dare to touch it. He looked around and noticed a small hole in the rock. He swam into it and curled up into a ball. He was safe but feeling very weak. + +Suddenly, he heard a splash! It was the big hook! The fish was so scared and started to tremble again. He could see the hook coming closer. He had to be brave and face it. He swam close enough to touch it. He wrapped his little fins around it and pulled as hard as he could. The hook came loose and the fish was free! + +The little fish was so proud of himself. He was still feeling weak from being so scared but he also felt very brave. The little fish swam away happily and looked forward to his next adventure. +Once there was a boy who liked to take naps. He was very comfortable in his special bed, with all his stuffed animals and music playing softly. Every day, he would snuggle with his animals and listen to some cute music before drifting off to sleep. + +One day, he decided that he wanted to take his nap somewhere different. He gathered all of his stuffed animals and put them in his wagon. He rolled his wagon to the park and found the perfect spot. He made himself a big nest with leaves, twigs, and petals and spread out his animals all around. + +The boy laid down in his nest and the music started to play. The music was so peaceful and soothing that it helped him to drift off to sleep. The birds were singing in the trees and the flowers were swaying in the wind. It was just perfect. + +The boy napped for what felt like hours, until finally he felt rested and ready to go home. He packed up all his animals and music into the wagon and started to walk home. He was so happy that he had taken his nap at the park. It was definitely a great choice! +One day, a man was very nervous. He was going to deliver something special to a friend. He got in a car and drove on his way. He looked out the window and saw lots of trees and hills. He was excited, but he was still nervous. + +When he arrived at the friend's house, he was ready to deliver the special item. He knocked on the door and waited. The friend opened the door and the man smiled. He handed the special item to her and she hugged him. She was so happy and thankful. + +The man stepped back and waved goodbye. He drove away, feeling very happy. He had been nervous, but now he felt relieved. He had helped his friend in a special way. +Billy had been playing in the woods for hours and was getting tired. He wanted to rest and enjoy the beautiful view of the trees and flowers surrounding him. As he looked around, he noticed some mild movement in the distance. He was very curious and walked towards it. + +As he got closer, he saw that it was a small animal. It looked like a mouse, but it ran away when it noticed him. This disturbed Billy, because he wanted to get a closer look. + +He decided to follow the animal in hopes that he could get a better view. He slowly tracked the animal through the woods. After a while, he noticed that the animal had stopped and was staring at him. It seemed friendly and some how mild. + +Billy was excited and wanted to get closer, but the animal ran away again. He tried following it, but he eventually lost it. He was disappointed but still very pleased with his mild adventure. +Once upon a time there was a good little boy who liked to jump. Every day he would run around in the garden and jump higher and higher than his mum and dad thought possible. + +One day, when the little boy was out jumping, he heard a loud noise. It was thunder! + +He was a bit scared by the noise and ran into his house for safety. His dad was already inside. He saw the little boy was scared and gave him a big hug. + +The thunder stopped after a while but the little boy stayed inside with his dad until it was time for dinner. His dad told him that thunder was nothing to be scared of, and it was a good reminder to look where he was jumping! + +The little boy thought this was very good advice and he said goodbye to his dad and ran outside to jump some more with a big smile on his face. +A mouse named Larry was feeling organized. He wanted to discuss it with his friend. So, he jumped up on a rock and called for his friend. His friend soon arrived. + +Larry said, "Hello my friend! I feel so organized today." +His friend asked why. So Larry replied, "I had some time to myself and I got everything done. I am feeling great!" + +His friend smiled. He thought it was nice that Larry was feeling so organized. He asked if he wanted to go for a walk. Larry hopped down from the rock. + +The two friends discussed different topics while they walked along, like what they wanted to do that day. They laughed, hopped around, and zigzagged all the way back to Larry's home. + +When they got there, Larry said, "Thanks for talking with me, my friend! See you later!" Then they hugged and said goodbye. Larry was feeling more organized than ever before. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable cricket. The cricket loved to jump around and play. It tried to find his friends, but he was all alone. + +The cricket began to hope that one day he would find some friends to play with. He looked all around, but all he could find was a big bush. He hopped up close to it and chirped loudly. + +Suddenly, the cricket heard chirping and rustling coming from the bush! He was so excited, he hopped even closer to take a look. To his surprise, the bush was full of dozens of other adorable little crickets! + +The cricket was so happy to find his friends! He joined in the hopping and chirping, and they had the best time. The cricket was so glad he had taken a chance and hoped he would find some friends. +The little boy wanted to go outside and play. He asked his mom if he could go but she said no. He asked why, and mom said he had to go to the hospital for an operation. + +The little boy was scared and started to tear up. But his mom gave him a hug and explained that the operation was going to make him feel better. It was a clean operation and wouldn't hurt at all. + +So the little boy went off to the hospital. When he came back, he could see the playground from his window. He smiled, happy that he was feeling better. He couldn't wait to go outside and play. + +The little boy ran and jumped in the playground as soon as his mom said it was okay. He didn't forget the clean operation he had that made him feel better. +John was a happy boy. He liked to skip around his house. Everyone liked to watch him skip. + +One day, John and his mommy went to the store to get a movie. John was so excited. He was looking forward to a good movie. + +John and his mommy picked out a good movie. They took it home and popped it into the DVD player. John skipped around the living room while they watched. + +When the movie was over, John was happy. He hugged his mommy and thanked her for the good movie. He never forgot the fun he had that day. And he kept skipping! +Once upon a time there was a mild youth who loved to sign. Everyday, he would bring his favourite book and sit outside in the garden. He'd open the book and start signing all the words he knew. He would use his hands to express his thoughts and feelings. + +One day, he decided to go on an adventure. He found himself in a wonderful forest. He walked around and was amazed by all the beautiful colours. As he was walking, he saw a small bird. The bird had grey feathers and blue wings. He looked up and saw that the bird was signing with its wings. + +The bird flew towards the youth and started to sign together with him. They would sign in the same way, singing and dancing with their wings. They were both so happy and enjoyed their time together. Eventually, the sun started to set and the youth knew that it was time to go home. + +He said goodbye to the bird and waved as he left the forest. He was glad that he had experienced such a mild and magical journey. He knew he'd never forget these special moments with the singing bird and the sign language that they shared. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. Jane wanted to grow tall so she could see over the rail of the park. Every night, Jane practised by stretching her arms up high and standing on her tip toes. + +One day, Jane's mom saw how much she wanted to grow and said: "Come on, let's get you some shoes and a ladder!" So, they went to the store and got the purchases. + +Now every morning, Jane put on her shoes and climbed up on the ladder. She was very proud to be able to reach the rail and see above it. + +Jane kept growing and, soon enough, she could see over the rail without needing her shoes or the ladder. She was so proud and couldn't wait to show her mom her achievements. Every morning, they marvelled at how much she had grown. + +And so, Jane kept growing and eventually she no longer needed to stand on tip toes to look over the rail. She had grown big and strong and was very proud! +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to learn something new. So she went to find someone who could teach her. One day she spotted a stranger in her neighborhood. + +The stranger was very kind and he offered to teach her something. The girl was very modest and slightly nervous, but she agreed. So the stranger sat down with her and explained how to do a new task. + +The girl was eager to learn and asked lots of questions. The stranger patiently answered them all and spent time with her, teaching her everything she needed to know. Soon the girl learned the new task and she was very proud of herself. + +The girl thanked the stranger for teaching her and they said goodbye. From then on, the girl never forgot what she learned and she was happy to know she could do something new. +Once upon a time there were two good friends, Anna and Lucy. They were best friends and loved to play together. + +One day they went to Anna's house. Anna led Lucy to her bedroom and said, "Look what I found!" + +There was a charming ornament. It had colorful stripes and sparkly stars. It made Lucy's eyes light up. She wanted to take it home. + +Anna said, "It's a gift for you!" + +Lucy thanked Anna and hugged her. Then she gently shook the ornament. It made a tinkling sound. Lucy laughed and hugged it close. + +From that day on, Lucy kept the ornament close to her. Everywhere she went, it came with her. Whenever she felt sad, she shook the ornament and it made her feel better. + +Anna and Lucy stayed best friends forever, and the charming ornament will always remind them of those happy days. +Once upon a time, there was a deer. He was so very happy in the sunshine. He would shine in the sun's warm light. But one day, the deer got hurt. He had stumbled in the meadows and scraped his knee. He was sad and scared. + +But then, something magical happened! As he looked up, he saw the sun shining so brightly. He felt its warm rays wrap around him like a hug. He knew he wouldn't feel so hurt when the sun was shining. + +So he smiled and he shone right back at the sun - even brighter. And he knew that his scrape didn't hurt so much and he wasn't so scared anymore. + +So, every day, the deer shined his biggest, happiest smile back at the sun to thank it for all the warmth and love it brought him. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jane who really cared. She loved to help her family and friends. She wanted to help even more. + +In the summer, Jane had an idea! She wanted to help lots of people in her town. She had an ordinary plan - to visit each house and see what people needed. + +Jane carefully planned her visits. She knocked on each door with a big smile. Jane found that lots of people needed help. She cared for them by making them lunch, playing with their younger brothers, or watering their gardens. + +At the end of summer, Jane was very happy. She had made a big difference in her town. Jane was so proud of herself and felt that she had truly cared. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He was so excited to go outside and play in the sun. He set out away from his house, happy and ready to have some fun. + +He was almost to the park when, suddenly, he tripped and twisted his ankle. He looked around to find help, but no one was near. He felt so sad and scared. + +He closed his eyes and saw a bright light and he opened them, to find an angel standing nearby. + +She said, "Don't worry Tim, I will help you." She smiled and her eyes sparkled with kindness. She bent down and carefully put his foot in the right place. + +She whispered something and with a twist of her wrist, Tim's foot felt OK. He was so amazed and happy, he thanked the angel again and again. + +The angel smiled and said, "It was not too difficult, all you need is a bit of hope." +Once there was a family who lived near the ocean. Every day, the family went to the beach and the youngest child, Bo, loved to play in the water. + +One day, Bo's mom told him the importance of valuing the water. "We must remember to not waste too much water," she said. Bo nodded and promised to do his best to use it wisely. + +The next day, Bo's mom took him to the beach. Bo ran to the shore and waded in the water. He felt its peacefulness and the normal temperature was just right. He was filled with joy and stopped to value the water around him. + +Bo promised to continue to respect and value water wherever he went. He was always happy to remember the importance of taking care of nature and this would be his special mission moving forward. +Once there was a rhinoceros. He had lots of friends but he was always anxious about something bad happening to them. He never knew what the bad thing was, but he was always worried. One day, he was talking to his friends. Suddenly, something bad did happen. + +The rhinoceros felt really scared and he ran away. His friends were worried - they wanted to help but they didn't know how. After a while, the rhinoceros came back. He was very happy to see his friends. They hugged and were all very relieved that nothing bad had happened. + +From then on, the rhinoceros wasn't so anxious anymore. He was happy to be with his friends and knew that if something bad did happen, they would be there to help. +Once upon a time there was a shy little girl called Sarah. She loved to eat popcorn, so one day she went to buy some. She was so excited to buy some popcorn that she started to roll down the street. + +When she got to the store, she asked the shopkeeper for a big bag of popcorn. The shopkeeper smiled and gave her a huge bag. When Sarah opened it, the smell of the popcorn made her even more excited. She couldn't wait to taste it. + +Sarah brought the popcorn back home and popped it in the microwave. When she took out the popcorn, she was amazed. Every kernel was popping and it was so tasty. + +Sarah was so hungry that she decided to eat it all. Little by little, Sarah ate the popcorn. She was so shy but she was so happy. Every time she ate a piece of popcorn, she used to give a big smile. + +By the time Sarah finished the bag of popcorn she was full and content. She had so much fun eating the popcorn that she decided to get some more the next day! +Once upon a time, there was a gray elephant. He had a goal in life. His goal was to have lots of friends. But, no matter how friendly he was, the other animals kept ignoring him. + +The gray elephant was sad. He tried to be even nicer, but the animals still ignored him. He even painted pretty flowers on the rocks. But the animals still ignored him. + +One day, a blue butterfly flew in front of him. She didn't ignore him! In fact, she said hello. The gray elephant was so happy. He waved back to the butterfly and smiled! + +From that day on, the gray elephant wasn't sad anymore. The butterfly had shown him that there was still a chance for him to make friends. With the butterfly's help, the gray elephant was able to find lots of new friends. He was so happy that he painted a rainbow over the rocks! +Once upon a time there lived a little girl. She really wanted to buy a stamp. But she didn't have any money. So she asked her mom for help. + +Her mom said, "you can buy a stamp with money. Do you have any money?" + +The little girl said, "No, mommy. I don't have any money." + +Her mom said, "That's okay. I have some money, so I'll buy you a stamp." + +The girl was so excited and she said, "Yes, mommy, please buy me a stamp!" + +So her mom took her to the store. She bought the little girl an orange stamp. + +The little girl was so happy. She thanked her mom and hugged her. Then they went home and the little girl wrote letters to all her friends with the orange stamp. + +The end. +One day, John heard a loud ringing noise coming from outside. He went to investigate and saw a beautiful horse in the yard. Its coat was a shiny black. + +John wanted to get closer to the horse, but it was very big so he was scared. He remembered what his mom told him: never touch a horse unless an adult is there. + +John saw that the horse had a bell around its neck. He then realised that the ringing noise was coming from the bell. It had a rough texture. + +John approached the horse slowly but the horse was frightened and ran away. Still the ringing of the bell echoed in the air. + +John was sad that he didn't get to pet the horse, but he was glad that he stayed safe. He went back inside and played with his toys, but he still thought about the horse and its bell all day. +Once upon a time, there was a fearful leather. It was scared of the dark and the loud noises outside. Every night it would lie down alone in its dark corner, waiting for morning to arrive. + +One night it heard a noise and was more scared than ever. It started to quiver, feeling very afraid. Suddenly, a kind, gentle hand reached out and touched the leather. It was a girl, and she was smiling at the leather. + +The girl asked the leather, "What are you afraid of?" The leather shook its head, but the girl knew it was afraid. She lay down and put her arm around the leather, singing it a soft and sweet song. + +The leather felt much better and gradually the fear faded away. The girl and the leather were friends from then on. Whenever the leather felt scared, the girl was there to comfort it. They lay together until the morning came and day returned. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tim. He was SUPER excited because he was going to the church. Tim was feeling very funny inside. + +He asked his Mom what was at the church. She said it was full of people who would be helpful. Tim couldn't wait to go! + +When Tim arrived at the church, he felt excited and a bit scared. He wanted to run around, but he didn't. He was a good boy and wanted to be helpful. + +Suddenly, Tim saw something shiny on the floor. It was a penny! He dropped it into his pocket and said thank you. + +At the end of the day, Tim went back home with a smile on his face. He had some pocket money and knew he had helped out at the church too. He was one happy little boy! +One day, Martha had a very exciting day. She saw a big red pumpkin in her garden. Martha was so excited! She wanted to see what was inside of the pumpkin. + +Martha ran to the pumpkin and opened it. Inside, she found lots of tiny red seeds. Martha was so excited. She gathered the red pumpkin seeds and put them in her pocket. + +Martha took the pumpkin seeds to the kitchen and put them on the plate. Then she put them in the oven and watched them cook. When the pumpkin seeds were done, Martha ate them and loved the taste. + +Martha had a very exciting day with her red pumpkin. She had so much fun exploring and eating her delicious pumpkin seeds. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Mia. Mia had a very special dream and she really wanted to send it out in the world. + +As she tried to send her dream, she felt very uncomfortable because it was such a big thing for her to do. She was scared that it wouldn't come true. + +But Mia was brave and so she took a deep breath and sent her dream high up into the sky. + +As she watched it rise above her head, she felt a warmth in her heart and she knew that her dream was now safe and free. + +Mia was so happy that she had sent her dream, and she was no longer scared or uncomfortable. She was filled with hope and knew that if she believed in her dream, it would come true. +Once there was a little dog who loved to play. His favourite game was to part the oat fields. The oat fields were deep and soft, perfect for the little dog to jump and roll in. + +He loved the way the oats felt against his fur, and he was so excited each time he ventured out on a new adventure. One day, he heard a noise coming from deep in the oat field. He sniffed and sniffed until he found a small animal. + +He barked vigorously as the animal ran away from him. After it disappeared, he sniffed around the oat field to see what else he could find. Then he spotted a deep hole just beneath the oats. + +He dug and dug until he found some antlers! Excitedly, he took the antlers back home with him and had lots of fun playing with them. Ever since that day, the little dog had a new favourite game - playing in the oat fields! +Once upon a time there was a toe that lived in a happy home. The toe liked to explore his home and often ran around the house. One day, something special happened - the toe decided to start something new. He wanted to go outside, but he was a bit shy. + +The toe took a deep breath and slowly started to move out of the door. He was nervous, but he kept going. Just then, the sun started to shine and the toe felt a lot better. He kept stepping forward, until he felt the grass underneath his feet. + +The toe was so excited and he started to skip and jump around. He was not shy anymore and was even making new friends. Everywhere he stepped, the toe was having a great time exploring the world. + +The toe continued to explore until it was time to head back home. As he was walking through the door, he looked up and knew he was ready to start something new everyday. +One day, a little girl called Jo was out in the garden, searching. She had been looking for something special to give to her mom and dad, who had both been feeling a bit sad lately. + +Suddenly she spotted a big, sweet-smelling flower in the middle of the flowerbed. It was a beautiful yellow rose, and Jo was thrilled. She picked it and ran inside to give it to her mom. When mom saw the sweet rose, she smiled and cuddled Jo in her arms. The cuddle was so comforting. + +Mom put the special flower in a vase on the kitchen table, so that everyone could still enjoy its beauty. Jo saw how happy it made her parents and she was so pleased she had been able to find it on her search. + +From then on, a yellow rose stood in the kitchen as a reminder of comfort, love, and hope. +Once there was a little girl named Sally. She was very intelligent, and she loved learning new things. + +One day, Sally was walking through a meadow full of wildflowers. The flowers were so beautiful with all sorts of colors; red, yellow and blue. Sally couldn't help but smile. + +As she was walking, she stumbled on a long, yellow blade of grass. She quickly caught her balance and stepped back to get a better look. The blade of grass looked as if it had been carefully woven into a braid. + +Sally was so amazed by its beauty that she decided to make her own. She spent all day carefully weaving the blades of grass into a beautiful braid. When she was finished, the braid was just as colorful and beautiful as the one she had stumbled upon. + +Sally was so impressed with how intelligent she was to figure out how to make the braid all by herself. She felt very proud of herself and smiled with satisfaction as she looked at her masterpiece. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. She was very enthusiastic and wanted to improve herself. She wanted to be strong and fast like her brothers. + +One day, Daisy heard her mommy and daddy talking about something called 'lungs'. They said that if Daisy practised hard, she could improve her lungs so she could run faster. + +In the morning, Daisy was so excited to try. She asked her mommy for help and her mommy smiled. Together, Daisy and her mommy practised running. Daisy also took quick breaths to help improve her lungs. + +After a few weeks, Daisy noticed that she was getting much better. She was able to run faster and further than before. She was so proud of herself and was still very enthusiastic about her running practise, Daisy just couldn't wait to show all of her brothers how fast she had become! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. She was three years old and lived with her mum, who looked after her very carefully. One day Jane decided to act like a brave girl. She wanted to have fun by exploring the world around her. + +But Jane was also a bit fearful, so she asked her mum for help. Her mum understood and hugged her tight. Together they went outside to explore the garden. Jane had never seen so many plants, so she was a bit scared. + +But then something amazing happened - Jane found a butterfly! She was so excited and she acted bravely. She slowly reached out her hand and the butterfly landed gently on her finger. Jane was filled with joy! + +After the butterfly had flown away, Jane and her mum went back inside their house. Jane was very proud of herself for overcoming her fears. She had learned that sometimes it's fun to try something new, and that she could be brave if she wanted to. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He always wanted to go on an adventure, but he didn't know how. + +One day, he saw a small boat in the water. He ran to the boat, jumped in and sat down. + +He grabbed hold of the ropes and started to row. He rowed and rowed until he was far away. After a long time, he arrived on a new land. + +The land was strange but it was also very exciting. He explored for a long time but eventually he got tired. He spotted a big tree and he decided to sit beneath it. + +He looked out and saw the sea far away in the distance. He fell asleep with a big smile on his face. He had gone on a long adventure and now he had found a new seat. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mary. She had long, dark hair, and she was very tidy. +One day, Mary was playing in the backyard when she accidentally stepped too close to a bonfire. In an instant, she was burning! +Soon afterwards, Mary was taken to the hospital. The doctors worked very hard to make her better. They put cream on her burns and gave her water to drink. +Finally, Mary felt much better and she could go home. She made sure to stay far away from the bonfire so she wouldn't get burned again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy liked to explore and discover new things. One day she found a creek. It was so amazing! The water sparkled like diamonds in the sunshine. + +Daisy wanted to explore the creek, so she started wading through the shallow water. Suddenly, she saw a fish swimming by. Daisy wanted to follow the fish but it seemed to ignore her. Daisy was so frustrated that the fish wouldn't play with her so she decided to explore the edges of the creek instead. + +Daisy discovered all sorts of amazing things - rocks, flowers and slimy, slippery stones! She had so much fun exploring and discovering new things. + +By the end of the day, Daisy said goodbye to the creek, happy with all the new things she had found. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. Jane had a big, sweet glove. She would wear it all the time. Sometimes it would get too tight, so Jane would have to split it. + +So, one day, Jane put on her big, sweet glove and it was too tight. She looked at it and said, "Oh no! It's too tight!" Then she decided to try to split it. Jane grabbed the ends of her glove and pulled as hard as she could. Suddenly, the glove split into two pieces! "Yay!" Jane said as she looked at the two pieces of the glove. + +Jane kept the two pieces of her glove. She called one piece her "big sweet glove" and the other she called her "little sweet glove". Jane kept the two pieces of her glove and took care of them. + +So, if you ever want two pieces of a big, sweet glove, then just remember, that's how Jane split her glove! +Billy was on a boat with his mom and dad. Billy noticed the boat was very empty and he started to complain. He asked his mom, “why isn’t there more stuff on the boat?†His mom explained, â€we haven’t been fishing yet. We need to catch our own fish to fill up the boat.†Billy was excited and he quickly grabbed a fishing pole. He proudly showed his dad the pole and his dad said, “great job finding that! Now, let’s go get some fish!†So they all quickly grabbed their gear and jumped off the boat to go fishing. They had a blast and caught plenty of fish. When they returned, they loaded up the boat with all their fresh fish. And of course, Billy was very happy because the boat was no longer empty. +Once upon a time, there was a scared squirrel. He was looking for a place to hide. He saw a tree and quickly scampered up it. But he was not alone, there were other squirrels there too! They were all part of a family. The scared squirrel felt safe and happy with the family of squirrels. + +They played games and ate nuts together. Every morning the squirrels would part ways, each going off to do their own thing. But every evening, the squirrels always came back to the same tree. + +The scared squirrel felt comfortable with the family. He was not so scared anymore. He was happy living with the squirrel family. The other squirrels never made him feel scared. He was glad to be a part of the family. +Once upon a time there was a special girl named Daisy who loved to skip in the grass. Every day she went outside in her original sneakers and she would skip and stumble through the grass. + +Every day she would find something new. She might find a ladybug, a butterfly or a leaf that she could bring back to show her mom and dad. One day on her adventure she stumbled upon something shiny in the grass. + +It was a big, round, golden rock! She was so excited and she just had to pick it up and take a closer look. She turned it around and around in her hands and made it sparkle in the sunlight. + +She wanted to take it home, so she put it in her pocket and went back inside to show her parents. She was so proud of finding this special treasure that she decided to keep it forever. + +The end. +Once upon a time, a nosy bear named Benny lived in a tall tree. He loved to climb up and down, but he could never get to the top. His lumber pile was too small. + +Then one day, Benny had an idea. He went to all the animals in the forest and asked for help. He wanted some help to solve his problem. + +All the animals worked together and built a super big lumber pile. Now Benny was able to climb to the very top of the tall tree. + +When Benny got to the top, he was so happy! He could now see the entire forest. He couldn't believe all the nosy animals had helped him solve his problem. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jimmy. He was a very brave boy, but he was also very scared. One night, Jimmy was afraid of the dark and he began to cry. + +He shouted for help, but no one came to his rescue. However, a friendly horse heard his cries and galloped over to comfort him. + +With a gentle nudge, the horse calmed Jimmy down and made him feel safe. She stayed with him until morning, when the sun began to rise. + +This friendly horse was very reliable, and so Jimmy began to visit it every day at its stable. The horse gave Jimmy lots of hugs and he felt very comfortable with her around. + +Jimmy knew that he could always count on this reliable horse for comfort and it helped him face his fears. From then on, whenever Jimmy was scared, he knew that his horse friend would be there for him. +Jim and his family were travelling to a new city. His parents were very excited but Jim was a bit worried. When they reached the airport, they had to unpack their bags. Jim was very curious so he watched while they did it. He noticed his parents were a little bit ignorant about how to unpack their bags, but eventually they got it right. + +After they finished unpacking, they got on the airplane and took off. Jim looked out the window and waved goodbye to the airport, happy they had packed and unpacked their bags correctly. + +They soon arrived in the new city and the air smelled different. Jim was so excited to explore the new place. He and his family pulled out their suitcases and unpacked. His family found all their possessions were there and everything looked perfect! + +Jim had learned a valuable lesson that day. He now knew that it was important to be aware and patient when unpacking, and not be ignorant like his parents were. He was so happy that unpacking their bags had gone well and that their dreams of a new adventure had come true! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved her pretty dress. She wore it all the time. One day she came across a fake dress that was almost just like hers. + +The girl looked at the fake dress and nodded. She wanted to take it home. So, she put on the fake dress and ran away. + +Back home, the girl showed off the fake dress. Everyone laughed at the silly dress. Even though it was a fake dress, the girl loved it and kept it forever. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a pear that glowed. It was big and round, and glowed very brightly in the night. It was so special and expensive that all the animals gathered to look at it. + +The rabbit was mesmerized by the glowing pear. He hopped closer and closer until he was face to face with it. His whiskers twitched with excitement. + +The bear was so jealous. He wanted the glowing pear all for himself. He reached out with his giant paw to take it. + +But the pear kept glowing and wouldn't let the bear take it. He kept trying, but he just couldn't get it. So he gave up, and all the animals went home. + +The glowing pear is still there to this day. It is still very special and expensive. +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Lucy. She had a special hat; it was bright pink. Every morning she put it on before she went to school. + +One day, Lucy was ready to go to school, but her mom said there was a delay. She was a bit sad, but she was also excited. She knew that a delay was a good thing because it meant that she could play a little longer. + +So, Lucy ran outside to the garden. She played with her dog and flew her kite. She even made mud pies with the mud from the puddles. She had so much fun that she almost forgot about the delay. + +But eventually, the delay was over and it was time for Lucy to go to school. She put on her hat and ran out of the house, with a big smile on her face. She was happy to be back on schedule and looking forward to all the fun things that the day would bring. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to use her creative imagination. Every day she would come up with new stories and adventures to go on. She especially liked to use lotion to make her skin feel soft. + +One day, her sister was teasing her. She was trying to be funny, but Lucy didn't understand. She ran away, feeling upset. She wanted to feel better, so she put some lotion on her arms, legs, and face. It made her skin so soft and she felt much better. + +After she felt better, Lucy wanted to show her sister how special lotion could make her feel. She ran back to her sister and asked her to put lotion on too. Her sister agreed and soon they were both rubbing lotion on themselves and feeling special. + +Lucy's sister laughed and finally understood why Lucy was so happy. Lucy was so happy she started dancing and singing. She didn't know it, but she was being creative again. Together, the sisters had a wonderful time, and Lucy learned that sharing a special moment with someone else can help you feel even better! +Once there was a man and he wanted to raise a row of orange fruit. So he got some orange seeds and planted them in the ground in a straight row. He watered the orange seeds each day to help them grow. + +After a few days, the orange plants started to grow! They grew tall and strong with lots of orange leaves. The man was so happy that he wanted to show everyone. + +So he invited all his friends to see the orange row he had raised. When they got there, they all said how amazing it was! Everyone was so excited to see all the oranges. + +The man said that he was very proud of the orange row he had raised and smiled a big smile. He knew he had worked hard and was happy to share his success with his friends. + +So they all enjoyed the oranges and had a big celebration of all the man's hard work. And they all lived happily ever after! +One day, Sammy was walking in the park. He heard a high-pitched sound coming from behind a bush. He carefully peeked around the bush and saw a pin. It was whistling! Sammy smiled and was happy to have found a whistling pin. + +He took the pin very carefully in hand and played with it. Sammy even tried to whistle along, but he couldn’t make the same sound. Still, he was excited and wanted to show the pin to his friends. + +On the way home, Sammy stumbled and the pin flew out of his hands. He was worried and looked all around, but he couldn’t find it! Sammy was so upset that he started to cry. + +Suddenly, he heard the same high-pitched sound coming from behind him. He turned around and saw the pin lying on the ground, whistling with a smile. Sammy was so happy, he laughed and picked up the pin and hugged it tight. He would never lose it again. + +From that day on, Sammy and the pin were the best of friends. They had lots of fun playing together in the park. Whenever Sammy was worried, the pin liked to whistle a sweet tune to cheer him up. +Once upon a time, there was a wise theater. Every day, it was covered in bright lights and decorations. All the people in town had to travel far and wide to see it. + +One day, a little girl named Molly decided to visit the theater. She was only three years old, but she was very wise. She noticed the decorations and lights sparkling around the theater. She thought it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. + +Molly explored the theater and had so much fun. She saw the actors on stage and laughed out loud. She noticed all the colors and sounds around her. + +When she was done, Molly realized how wise she was. It was amazing how much she had seen and learned on her visit to the theater. She felt so proud of herself for discovering it. From then on, Molly decided to cover the theater with her imagination. +Once upon a time, there was a bee named Buzz. He was a very playful bee who loved to pretend. He would often pretend he was flying in the sky and could go anywhere he wanted. On one special day, Buzz found a pretend game to play. He pretended to be a race car driver. He zipped around the field and buzzed around like he was driving a real race car. + +Buzz was having so much fun playing his pretend game. As he zoomed around, he spotted a playground nearby. He changed his pretend game and turned into an explorer. He explored the playground and had a wonderful time. As he searched around he found a pretend castle to play in. He pretended he was a brave knight who was defending the castle. + +Buzz had so much fun playing all these pretend games. Even though he was just a bee, he believed he could do anything. After a while, he flew back to his hive and told his bee friends all about his amazing pretend games. His bee friends were very excited and from then on, Buzz and his bee friends would always get together to play pretend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. He had a beautiful bracelet that the sun made shine. One day, Tom wanted to wear his bracelet when playing in the water. So, he went to the lake. Once he was there, he jumped in and the water was wet. He had so much fun while swimming and playing. He was having a good time, but then he realized his bracelet was not with him! He looked around, but he couldn't find it. He became so sad. + +Suddenly, he noticed a fish near him with a ribbon around its neck. He thought it might be his bracelet! Then, the fish opened its mouth to supply Tom with his bracelet. With a big smile, Tom thanked the fish for bringing him the bracelet. He was very happy to have it again. They had a special moment together and Tom never forgot it! +John wanted to organize his toys. He got out his big red truck and lined up all his stuffed animals in a neat row. He wanted to get his blocks too, but they were all the way in the bedroom. He was so small that he couldn't carry them, so he called for his mommy. + +Mommy came in to help John. She lifted him up and they walked slowly to the bedroom. They found all the blocks in a big pile on the floor. Mommy helped John organize the blocks into color groups while he clapped with glee. + +When they were done, John put the blocks in the truck. He was so happy that he drove it around the house - slow and steady. Suddenly, his mommy called from the kitchen, 'Time for lunch, John." So John left his truck by the toy box and ran off for lunch. +Once upon a time, there was a beetle who lived in a garden. He was very happy, until he noticed how jealous the other bugs were of him. All day he would find one bug or another pushing him away or glaring at him, and he was very sad. + +One day, the beetle had a bright idea. He remembered that he was the only bug in the garden who could fly, so he decided to fly high up above all the other bugs. + +When the beetle was high up in the sky, he forgot all about the jealous bugs. He was so happy he sang and danced and laughed. He even forgot that he was hungry! + +The jealous bugs were so jealous of the beetle flying high above them that they all started to fly too. The beetle was surprised to see them all flying, but he was happy too. + +They all flew together until it was dark out and then the beetle had to go to bed. But he never forgot how fun it was to fly and didn't forget to be nice to the other bugs. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a pig and a dog. They were very close, but one night something weird happened. A ghost appeared! Both the pig and the dog were scared, but they knew they had to be brave and unite. So, they joined hands and shouted "Boo!" at the ghost. The ghost was so startled that it ran away and never came back. The pig and the dog were happy and stayed friends forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fish who wanted to swim. It was so hot, but the fish couldn't find a place to swim. Then, a fan appeared and the fish was so happy! The fan blew cool air over the water and it was so nice. The fish started to swim in the cool water and was having such a great time. + +Suddenly, the fan stopped working. It was all dead. The fish was so sad, because there was no more cool air coming. The fish stopped swimming and looked around. It was so hot. Desperately, the fish looked for a way to stay cool. + +But then, the fish spotted a big leaf lying in the water. It had some water dripping from it. The fish swam over, and the leaf started to move. It was like the fan - cool air was coming from the leaf and it felt so nice! + +The fish swam and swam in the cool water from the moving leaf. The fish was so happy - it had found a way to stay cool, even without the fan! It just shows how if you look really hard, you can always find a way! +One day, Mary and her dad went for a walk. Mary skipped alongside, feeling very excited. She looked up at the sky and saw a big bird leaning on a tree branch. + +"Daddy, what's that?" she asked, pointing to the bird. + +Her dad smiled. "That's called a crane. It's a big bird." + +Mary was intrigued and wanted to get closer. She ran ahead and stopped right beneath the tree where the bird was leaning. + +The bird slowly spread its wings and flew away. Mary watched in amazement. She wanted to fly the way the crane did. + +Her dad knelt down and said, "Let's spell it together. C-R-A-N-E." + +Mary was so excited! She repeated the word and clapped her hands. + +"Can I spell more?" she asked. + +Her dad smiled. "Yes, let's spell together." And they continued to lean over and spell more words together. +Sara was walking down the street, admiring the pretty flowers by the sidewalk. Suddenly, she saw a carrot! She was so excited and reached out to grab it. But then Jimmy, the neighbor's little boy, came around the corner. He saw the carrot and ran over to get it before Sara. + +Sara was angry with Jimmy for being so ignorant! She thought to herself that it was unfair that he got the carrot first. As she watched him take a big bite, she wished he would share a bit with her. + +But then Jimmy surprised Sara by giving her a piece of the carrot. She was so happy, and she thanked him with a big hug. From that day on, Sara and Jimmy were the best of friends. Whenever they passed each other, they would both admire the carrot in the neighbor's garden, and share a happy smile. +Mommy and baby had a busy day. They went to the store and the park. Then they came home and it was time to bathe. Baby went first and Mommy filled up the bath tub with warm water. When baby was finished, Mommy helped wrap her in a big, fluffy towel. Then it was Mommy's turn to bathe. She used lots of bubbles and scrubbed herself until she was squeaky clean. After she was done, she put on her favorite pajamas and snuggled in a comfortable pillow. Baby watched her with sleepy eyes. They both felt so relaxed after their busy day. +Once there was a little boy who was very troubled. He had lost his ice-cream and he was feeling very sad about it. He decided to try to make his own ice-cream so he ran to his kitchen. + +He found some milk and some sugar, but he didn't have a bowl to mix them in. He looked everywhere and found an old pot. He poured the milk and sugar in the pot, then he stirred them together. + +He then looked for something cold so he could make the ice-cream. He did not have an ice-cube tray, but he found a big jar with water in it. He put the pot in the jar and put it in the fridge. + +After a while he came back to the jar and opened it. Inside he saw the pot of creamy, cold ice-cream. He was very happy and ate it all with a spoon. The ice-cream was delicious and it made him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jacky. She walked to the market on a very gloomy day. As she walked, she could hear people shouting and children laughing. At the market, Jacky saw a man selling toys. She wanted to buy one but didn't have enough money. Suddenly, the man reached out and slapped Jacky on the arm. She was so scared and started to cry. Then a kind lady saw what happened and came to help. She told the man off and gave Jacky her own toy. Jacky smiled and thanked the kind lady. She hugged the lovely toy and walked away happy. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sam and Ann. + +One day they decided to go on a safari. They packed their bags and set off on the adventure. + +On the safari, the two friends saw lots of animals. Sam saw a giraffe and Ann saw a zebra. They both realized how cool the animals were. + +They explored the safari for a few hours before heading back home where they both realized how much fun they had. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a normal little pigeon. The pigeon liked to lean against the wall and look around. One sunny day, it even leaned on the door. Suddenly, the door opened and the pigeon flew right in! + +Inside the house, there was a big surprise. A little girl was sitting at a table with a plate of cookies. She smiled and offered the pigeon a cookie. + +The pigeon leaned forward and took the cookie. It leaned back and nibbled on the sweet treat. The little girl laughed as the pigeon crumbs fell all around. + +When the pigeon was done eating, the little girl opened the door and showed it back outside. The pigeon thanked her with a special little chirp and then flew off into the sky. It was nice to be back out in the sunshine with the other birds. + +The pigeon had a normal day after that. It leaned against the walls, looked around, and even enjoyed a cookie! +Once there was a man and he had a space. The space was very interesting. The man allowed the space to be explored by a 3 year old child. The child was very excited and loved the space. He jumped and ran around. He laughed and played in the interesting space. He found balls and colors and shapes. He made his own fun and enjoyed the space. The man smiled and allowed the child to explore without worrying. The child was happy and grateful for the amazing space. The child spent a lot of time in that interesting space. +Sophie and her mum were having so much fun. They were dancing in the living room! Sophie was wearing her pink dress and twirling around to the music. Mum was spinning and jumping in the air - it was so exciting. + +When the music stopped, they went to get a candle. Mum lit it and they watched it together. The flame flickered and shone brightly. They talked about how great it looked. + +The next day they went to the park. Sophie was excited to see the ducks in the pond. Suddenly, the wind began to blow and the leaves started to dance. Sophie laughed and clapped her hands, it was so much fun. + +Mum and Sophie twirled around trying to catch the leaves. They laughed and laughed, it was a great thing to do. Suddenly the sun started to set and the candle in the sky began to glow. They enjoyed the beautiful sight and then went home, full of happy memories. +Once upon a Wednesday, there were two friends. One was playful, and the other was quiet. They decided to attach a string to a balloon and fly it in the sky. The playful one laughed and jumped around, while the quiet one enjoyed watching the smile and the color of the sky. They threw the string high up, and the playful one held onto the other end. It was so fun to watch the balloon fly in the air! The quiet one wanted to try too, so the playful one handed the string to the quiet one. Together, they watched the balloon fly in the sky until it disappeared from sight. They were both happy they were able to share that special moment together. +Once there was a little girl and she loved to dance. She jumped, twirled and spun around every day. One day she found a unique plant in the garden. She wanted to show the plant to her friends. + +She told them to come and watch her special dance. So her friends came over. She danced around the plant, carefully not to step on it. Then music began to play and the little girl and her friends started to move and dance. + +The little girl twirled, jumped and spun in the garden. Her friends followed her lead, clapping and laughing as they spun around the plant. The sun was warm and the little girl smiled as she danced. She felt so happy that she could show her friends her unique plant and have so much fun dancing in the garden. +One day, a group of children were in the park, playing. They were having fun running around, but one girl thought she needed something different. She was very alert and noticed a sport on the other side of the park. She ran there to introduce herself. + +The sport was swimming. The girl liked the idea of swimming and wanted to try it. She asked if she could join in. Everyone smiled and said yes. She jumped into the water. + +The girl was having a great time swimming. She went faster and faster, and was even able to do somersaults! Everyone was so impressed and surprised they cheered. The girl was happy that she was alert enough to find something new to try. +Once upon a time there was a lovely goose. Every day she'd go out of her pond and walk around the meadow. One day she saw a big tree. The goose split open the tree with her beak. Inside the tree she found a yummy surprise. It was a pile of gooseberries. The goose ate all of them and was so full and happy. + +The sun was setting and it was time to go. The goose flew back to her pond and landed gracefully. She was so lovely and happy with the berries she found. She smiled and said goodbye to the tree. It was a lovely day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to see the world. He demanded that his parents take him to the mountains far away. So one day, they decided to take him on an exciting journey. + +As they got closer to the mountains, they started to see snow and ice. The boy was overjoyed and couldn't wait to get there and explore. He ran around in the snow, making snowballs and exploring the sights. + +But then, a terrible thing happened. Suddenly the skies opened and dumped buckets of cold rain on him. He felt so miserable, and he shouted and demanded that the rain stop. But of course, it didn't. + +Raindrops started to fall faster and harder, and soon the little boy was drenched. He started to shiver from the cold and he knew he had to get inside and warm himself up. So his parents guided him inside, and made sure he was warm and comfortable again. + +Even though the rain had made him so miserable, he knew that it was part of life and that it could always get better. So he accepted the situation and shrugged it off, eager to get out there and explore all the exciting wonders of the world. +Once upon a time, there was a tiger. He was big and brown and very, very fierce. He wanted to go find something yummy to eat. + +He walked and walked until he came to a house. Inside the house he saw a little girl. She was playing with her toys. + +The tiger asked the girl, "Do you have something yummy for me to eat?" At first, the girl was scared, but then she remembered what her mom had said. She smiled, gave the tiger a peach, and said, "This is yummy. I hope you understand." + +The tiger nodded his head, thanked the girl, and started to eat the peach. It was delicious! He was so happy! The tiger thanked the girl again, and he said goodbye. + +The girl waved to the tiger and smiled. From that day forward, the tiger came back to the girl every day for a yummy treat. They were both so happy. +Once upon a time there was a rich family who had lots of power. Their power was so strong that it could raise things up from the ground. +One day the family went for a walk in the woods and saw an old log on the ground. They knew this log was special so they used their power to raise it up and turn it into a swing. +The swing was a lot of fun for the family and all the animals in the forest. Every day the family would raise the swing higher and higher into the sky. +Soon the swing was the tallest thing around and everyone in the neighborhood would come to play on it. The rich family was very happy knowing they had used their power to help others. +Once upon a time, there was Jack and Jill. They were playing together in the sunshine. Jack loved to tease Jill. He would make funny faces while they were running around. + +Just then, the sun started to get hot. It was getting so hot that Jack and Jill had to stop playing and take a break. They found a shady spot to sit in and cooled off. + +But the heat was too much. Jack and Jill wanted to go back and play, but they were too hot. Jack had a clever idea. He told Jill to take her time walking around; this way she wouldn't get too hot. Jill found it funny and they both laughed. + +Jack and Jill kept walking slow and it was working! The sun was still hot, but it was bearable. They enjoyed the long walk. It was fun to move slow, even in the heat. + +At the end of the slow walk, Jack and Jill felt better. The heat didn't bother them anymore. And they couldn't wait to go back and play again! +John wanted to play on the lawn. He ran across the room and opened the door. But when John stepped outside, he felt sad. The lawn was dry and brown. It was no fun to play on. + +John's mom saw him standing there with his head down. She told him, "Cheer up, John. I know what will make us both feel better." + +John and his mom went to the store and bought some water cans. Together, they began to act. They watered the lawn. The water helped the grass to grow green and full again. + +John smiled and watched the lawn get brighter and brighter. He was so happy to see the lawn become alive again. + +After they were done, John thanked his mom and they both sat down to enjoy the green, lush lawn. They were both very happy. +Once there was a little boy named Ben. Every day he loved to paint, his favorite activity was painting pictures. One day he decided to paint with red paint, but he didn't have a cap on the paint can. + +His mom saw him and said, "Oh Ben, you have to put a cap on the paint can before you paint, it's very important." So Ben put the cap on the paint can and he felt very guilty, he knew he should have done that before he started painting. + +The next day Ben was very careful, he put the cap on the paint can before he started painting. He was proud of himself for not forgetting and for remembering the lesson his mom taught him the day before. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy who was three years old. One day her mommy decided to take her to the park. On the way they stopped at the store and Lucy saw a big, round lime. She asked her mommy if she could buy it and her mommy said yes. + +At the park, Lucy was so excited to play with her new lime! She rolled it around and around on the grass, giggling the whole time. But the lime kept rolling away and she had to chase after it! + +After a while, Lucy got tired and it made her feel uncomfortable. She decided to sit on the grass and eat her lime instead. All the colours and sweet and sour tastes made her so happy! + +When Lucy was done eating, she thanked her mommy for taking her to the park. She was so happy she got to play with her lime and have a delicious snack too! +Once upon a time there was a small rock, lying in the middle of the park all by itself. It was a very popular rock, with lots of other rocks gathering around it all the time to listen to its stories. Every day, the rock complained about how lonely it was. + +One day, a little girl who was three years old came along and stopped to look at the rock. She asked the rock why it was so sad and it told her about its loneliness. The little girl smiled and said she wanted to play with the rock. + +From that day on, the little girl and the rock were best friends. Everywhere the little girl went, the rock went too. The little girl and the rock played for hours and had lots of fun. + +The rock was no longer lonely. It was happy to have a special friend. Everywhere it went, it was the most popular rock in the park. It and the little girl were the best of friends and it never had to complain about being alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He loved to go outside and play. One day, he went to the park, and saw something shiny and bright. He ran over to take a closer look. It was a brilliant gold star! He was so excited that he ran to catch it. He jumped and jumped, but just couldn't catch it. Suddenly, he heard a voice from the sky. It said, "Keep trying, Tim. Never give up!" So he kept trying, and with one last big jump, he caught the gold star! It was so beautiful and brilliant in his hand. Tim was so happy he shouted, "I did it!" + +He took the gold star home and kept it near his bed so he could look at it every day. He never forgot the voice that had encouraged him to keep trying and never give up. He would always remember that brave and brilliant gold star. +Once there was a tall boy. He was so tall that he could shoot high into the sky. One day, the tall boy was feeling very tired. So he decided to go to a restaurant. + +When he got to the restaurant, he was so happy. There were lots of delicious food and exciting games. The tall boy ate lots of food and then he played the games. He had lots of fun shooting the targets and running around. + +When it was time to go home, the tall boy was so happy. He was so full and had such a fun time! He went to bed that night feeling relaxed. The tall boy had found a new restaurant to go to and he couldn't wait to go again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. Sarah was very eager to explore the world around her. One day, she went out of her house and down the street. She saw a big tree and decided to hang from its branch! She was so excited! She hung there for a while and had lots of fun. Then, when she was about to come down, she realized that she was stuck. She asked for help, but nobody could hear her. Luckily, after a few minutes, her mum found her and helped her get down from the tree. Sarah was very happy to be safe, and she promised to be careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Emily. She was 3 years old and had lots of toys and things. + +Every day, her mommy would remind her to put her toys away and put labels on each of them. Emily thought it was fun to read the labels. + +One day, Emily learned a new word. The word was 'peaceful'. Her mommy said it meant to have a quiet time that was calm and happy. + +So Emily decided at night, before bed, she would sit in a peaceful place and read the labels on her toys. She felt happy and calm when she was in her peaceful place. + +Every night, her mommy would remind her to take some time to be peaceful and Emily always listened. She enjoyed her peaceful place and the labels she got to read. +Once there was a little girl named Tara. She was only three, but already she was very intelligent. Every day Tara would love to play dress-up and try on different fashions. One day she received a very special package! She opened it, and inside was the most beautiful fashion she had ever seen! It was sparkly and colorful, and it was the perfect outfit for Tara. She put it on and twirled around and around, she was so excited! Everywhere she went she showed off her fashionable outfit. Everyone was amazed by Tara's intelligence, and she was very proud. From then on, every single day Tara would show off her fashionable outfit with a smile on her face! +A little girl named Lucy went to her bedroom and opened the wardrobe. It was so big, it was almost as tall as she was! It was dark inside, but Lucy could see a little. She held up her hand to feel something. There was the soft fur of a blanket! Lucy loved to hide in the wardrobe. + +She grabbed the blanket and cuddled up inside. It was cosy, but it was still dark. Suddenly there was a soft glow! Someone had opened the door to Lucy's bedroom and light was spilling out from the doorway. Lucy stayed very still inside the wardrobe, so no one would see her. + +Lucy's mummy and daddy looked around the room but they did not know where Lucy was. Then Lucy's mum said, "Look in the wardrobe, I think she's hiding." Her dad opened the wardrobe and Lucy opened her eyes. She smiled at her mum and dad and said, "I'm here!" + +Her parents laughed and said, "We found you!" They hugged Lucy and thanked her for playing such a good game of hide and seek. Lucy was so happy to be found. She hugged them both, and they all laughed together. + +Lucy learned that day that it can be fun to hide in the wardrobe, as long as the light is there to help find her again. +Once there was a little girl. She was very stubborn. She was at a pitch watching her friends play. She wanted to join in but no one wanted her to. They all shut her out. + +The little girl stamped her foot and said to the boys, "Let me play!" But the boys refused and shut her out again. She became even more stubborn and refused to leave. + +Suddenly, one of the boys had an idea. He said, "I know, why don't we all play together?" All the boys agreed and shut the pitch door open for the little girl. + +The little girl ran in with a big smile, and the friends all began to play together. From then on, nobody would ever shut her out again! +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved her dress. It was pink, beautiful and fun. She put it on everyday to feel happy. + +One day, she went to the park and saw a doggy. It was small and friendly so she said hello. The doggy wagged its tail and she knew it wanted a hug. She reached down to give it a big hug and the doggy licked her face. + +The girl and the doggy were now the best of friends. They went for walks together in the park every day. The girl wore her dress and the doggy was always nearby - it was so funny! + +At night, the girl and the doggy hugged goodbye and the girl went inside her house. Before she went to bed, she could still feel the doggy's warm hug. That made her smile and she fell asleep with a happy heart. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl. One night, her town had a big fire. Everyone was in danger! She was very tough, so she ran to the hospital to save the people that were sick. + +The girl went inside and helped the nurses move the beds and carry the people to safety. It was a tough job, but she worked hard. The girl brought everyone to the courtyard outside. + +When the fire was over, everyone thanked the brave little girl. She had done a great job and had saved the hospital. The girl felt so proud of herself. She had done something amazing! + +The town was safe and the brave little girl had saved the day. +Once there was a happy classroom full of children. Every day the teacher came to the classroom and the children learnt lots of new things. One day, the teacher asked the children to be very quiet and to listen carefully. They wanted to prevent something bad from happening. + +The teacher told the children that if they weren't quiet then something bad could happen. The children all got very scared and decided to stay very quiet. They all held hands and moved as slowly and quietly as they could. + +When the teacher told the children that it was safe to move again, they were all very happy. They looked around and saw that nothing had happened. The teacher smiled and said that the children had all been very brave and that their quietness had prevented the bad thing from happening. +One day, Jonny was playing on the ground, carefully. He had a long rope with him, which he liked to twist. But as he was being careful, something strange happened. + +Suddenly, the ground started to move and twist, just like the rope. Jonny screamed in excitement and ran around the moving ground. He laughed and laughed as the ground twisted and rolled in different directions. + +But then the ground stopped moving, and Jonny carefully looked around. He couldn't believe what he had seen and wanted to do it again. So, Jonny started to twist the rope, and the ground started to move again! Jonny laughed and jumped around, being careful not to fall. + +From that moment on, Jonny spent many days playing on the moving ground, carefully twisting his rope and having the best time. He discovered that being careful was the key to the ground moving. +Once there was a boy. He was three years old and very proud. + +Everyday he would go outside and look up at the sky. He loved seeing the beautiful colors in the sky and the glowing sun. + +On one special day he saw something different. There was a mist up in the sky. It glowed with colors of blue and pink and looked like a rainbow. + +The boy was so excited and felt very proud. He ran to tell his friends, who were also amazed when they saw the glowing mist. + +They all danced and laughed, spinning around until the mist slowly disappeared into the sky. + +The boy remembered that day and the feeling of being so proud. He still looks out at the sky and smiles, remembering the time the mist made him glow with pride. +Once there was a jolly girl who liked to sing. Every day, she liked to go outside and sing her favorite songs. One evening, she was singing and hopping from one foot to the other when she saw something shiny and red. It was a cherry! She was so excited. She picked the cherry up and decided to take it home. + +When she got home, she showed the cherry to her mom. Her mom said, "That's a lovely cherry! Let's make a pie with it." So the jolly girl and her mom made a pie together. It was delicious! + +After dinner, the jolly girl had one last cherry left. She held it up in the air and started to sing. She sang a happy little song about cherries and the twinkling stars in the night sky. Then she took a big bite of the cherry and it was so sweet! Happiness and joy filled her heart. +One day, Mom brought home a gray package. She opened it and smiled. Inside was a new toy. It was a fuzzy gray puppy! Mom showed the puppy to her 3 year old daughter. The daughter said, "Puppy!" and hugged it tight. + +Every day, the daughter would take the puppy with her everywhere. She even took it to bed with her. She would tell the puppy stories, and they would snuggle together when it was time to sleep. + +When the daughter was not playing with her puppy, Mom taught her how to make it repeat things she said. Every time the daughter said a new word, the puppy would repeat it back. Mom and Daughter laughed and clapped every time the puppy spoke. + +The daughter and her puppy were always together. They were best friends. The daughter never wanted to be apart from her puppy, and she would even repeat the same words her puppy said. + +The daughter loved her fuzzy gray puppy. +Once upon a time, there was a big swing in the park. It was so much fun! Everyone loved the swing. Johnny wanted to swing the highest, so he tried so hard! + +He pumped his legs as hard as he could and soon he was so high. Johnny loved the feeling of being up in the air. + +He kept going higher and higher until he stopped and just enjoyed the view. He could see trees, birds and houses for miles. It was so beautiful! + +Then Johnny went even higher until he felt like he was flying. He was the happiest he had ever been. After all the swinging, Johnny was tired and felt sleepy. He said goodbye to the swing and went home. He couldn't wait to come back and love the swing again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max. Max was always polite and he loved to explore. One day, he decided to climb a mountain. He put on his hat and hopped on his bike. + +Max rode up to the mountain and was very impressed. He stopped at the bottom and began to climb. Max was careful and climbed very steadily. + +Halfway up the mountain, he came across a big sign. It was a big yellow sign, and the sign said 'Look Out'. Max was very polite and listened, so he carefully turned back around. + +Max cycled back home and was very proud of himself. He had been polite and explored some of the mountain. Max knew that next time, he would listen and be even more careful. +Once upon a time there was a wise old man who made the best bracelets. They were so beautiful that everyone wanted one. One day, a thief came and tried to steal one of the bracelets. He was sneaky and moved very quietly, but the wise man was too clever. He noticed the thief trying to take the bracelet and told him to stop. The thief was scared and ran away. The wise man was proud of himself. He felt he had been very brave and wise. From that day onward, the wise man kept his bracelets safe. Everyone was happy and everyone learned a valuable lesson - never steal! +Once upon a time there were two little boys, Sam and Joe. Sam and Joe were brothers, and they liked to play together. + +One day, Sam and Joe decided to try and make some food. They picked up some flour, eggs and salt. Joe tasted the salt, and found it yummy! Sam tasted it too, and he liked it too. + +The two boys then mixed it all together and made a yummy cake. Sam and Joe were so excited that they had made something so delicious. + +But then something happened - their cake got spoiled! The boys were so sad, but Joe tasted it anyways. He said that it tasted salty, but it wasn't very nice. Sam agreed, it was just too spoiled to eat. + +But the boys still had a great day, even if their cake was spoiled. They just kept playing, and having fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a noisy monster. It was so noisy that no one wanted it around! + +One day, a brave knight came along. He had a quick plan to destroy the noisy monster. + +He ran up to the monster, and began to hit it with his sword. He chopped and hit until it was all gone! + +The village cheered! The knight had done it! He had destroyed the noisy monster! + +The knight had saved the village, and everyone was very happy. They all thanked the knight for being so brave and quick. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn sheep. He didn't like the other sheep and he always wanted to be alone. One day, the other sheep let him go off on his own. He had a big roll of wool with him. + +The sheep was very happy and he started to run. He sprinted through the fields and the hills. He jumped in and out of bushes. + +When he came to a big stream, the sheep wanted to cross it but it was too wide and deep. Then, he had an idea! He got out his roll of wool and started to wrap it around his feet. He was very clever. + +He floated across the stream with the wool. Soon, the sheep was on the other side! He was so pleased with himself and the other sheep were very impressed. + +From then on, the stubborn sheep was allowed to go off on his own when he wanted to. The wool had allowed him to cross the big stream. +Mia and Toby were best friends. Today, Mia was feeling lucky. She had a special surprise to share with Toby. She showed Toby her new piano. Toby was so delighted, that he jumped up and down! Mia and Toby spent the whole day playing the piano and singing. They loved making music together. Mia was so glad that she could share her surprise with her best friend. Toby was the luckiest boy ever! +Once upon a time, there were two friends - a boy and a girl. They liked to go on adventures together. + +One day, they decided to go to the park. It was a lot of fun! They ran around and laughed together. While they were there, they found a silly cup. + +The girl wanted to take it home but the boy said no. He thought it was better to leave it alone. The girl thought this was silly, but she agreed and they went home. + +When they got there, the girl thought about the cup. She decided to go back to the park and get it. She went back, found the cup, and brought it home. + +The friends decided to keep the cup and make it their special cup. They filled it with juice, sat down together, and drank from it. From then on, every day they would take out the silly cup and have a drink together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a wet missile. The missile belonged to a boy. The boy wanted to attach the missile to his toy plane, so he could make it fly. But, the missile was too wet and it wouldn't attach to the plane. + +The boy was very sad. He really wanted to attach the missile to his plane! He tried and tried to attach it, but it was just too wet. + +The boy was almost ready to give up, when his mommy had a good idea. She told the boy to blow on the missile to make it dry. So, that's what the boy did. He blew on the missile until it was dry. + +And finally, the missile was dry enough to attach to the plane. The boy was so excited! He quickly attached the missile and flew the plane back and forth around the house. He had a lot of fun! + +The end. +George and his dad were at the airport with a suitcase. George wanted to climb onto the plane, but his dad said no. + +"No, George. We can't get on the plane today," his dad said. "We must refuse it." + +George didn't like the sound of that. He asked, "How come? What's a refuse?" + +His dad said, "It means we can't use it. The plane isn't very useful for us today." + +George was disappointed, but he understood. He knew that the plane wasn't useful for what he wanted to do today. + +But he still wanted to be on the plane. He asked, "Can I at least touch it?" + +His dad smiled. "All right, but don't touch anything inside. The plane isn't for us today, but it's still very cool. And maybe one day soon, we'll get to fly on it!" + +George smiled as he walked up to the plane. He reached out and touched it, feeling very excited. He knew that one day, his dream would come true and he would get to fly on an airplane. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very tired so she lay down in her bed. Suddenly she saw a sparkly jewel under her bed. She was so excited she couldn't stop trembling. She quickly grabbed the jewel and put it in her pocket. + +She ran outside to show her mom and dad. When they saw the jewel they were very happy. They all hugged each other and the little girl couldn't stop smiling. They decided to keep the jewel as a secret between the three of them. + +The little girl kept her special jewel in a safe place. Every time she looked at it she felt very special and happy. She thanked the jewel for making her so happy! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl. She was 3 years old and she was very adventurous. One day, she decided to start exploring her neighbourhood. She walked and walked and after a while she came across a bakery. It smelled so good that she had to go in. + +Inside the bakery, the girl saw lots of different treats. She went straight away to the muffin counter. She wanted to try one of the muffins. But then, the baker warned her that some of the muffins were dangerous. So the girl listened to the baker and decided to be careful. + +The girl chose a yummy-looking muffin with chocolate chips. It tasted delicious and she was so happy. After she finished her muffin, she thanked the baker and went back home. She looked forward to exploring more of her neighbourhood, but this time, she always remembered to be careful of dangerous things! +Once upon a time there was a small boy who wanted to have fun. He was walking down the beach when he saw a big wave. He was scared but he felt brave and decided to jump in the water. He was so excited he couldn't believe it. + +Soon he found himself on the surface of the water, and he was ready for an adventure. As the wave brought him closer to the shore, he was scared but he still felt brave and kept going. + +Once he was close to the shore he felt a tight grip on his arm. He was so scared, but when he looked up he saw it was his mom and dad who were standing on the beach, waiting for him. + +He felt so relieved to be with his mom and dad, who both gave him a big hug and said: "We have been so worried about you, we knew you could do it!" + +He was so happy, he never thought he would be able to make it back to shore. But with the help of the big wave and his brave heart, he was able to believe in himself and feel tight in his parents' arms. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous house. At the entrance of the house, there was a big seat. It was so big, four people could sit on it together. + +Inside the house, there was a bathroom. It was very special because it was the biggest room in the entire house. Even though the house was enormous, the bathroom was even bigger. + +The family that lived in the house liked to take a bath together. They would run from the seat at the entrance, all the way to the bathroom. Once in the bathroom, they would get in the big bathtub and splash around happily. + +The parents and their children spent many cheerful evenings in the enormous bathroom of their house. + + +THE +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl. Her name was Alex and she was three years old. She had a favourite toy, a toy printer. Every day it would print out a long colourful strip, full of stories and pictures. + +One day Alex was feeling a bit anxious. She was worried that the printer wouldn't be able to make a new strip. She hugged her toy tight, not knowing what to do, when suddenly the printer started to whirr and hum. A new strip of paper came out! + +Alex felt so relieved and happy. She quickly grabbed the new strip and danced around the room! She was so proud of her toy printer and very, very grateful. +Once upon a time there was a brave little fish. The fish loved to explore the big lake. One day, the fish decided to dive the deepest it ever had. As the little fish dove, it noticed something shiny and interesting. The fish swam closer and it saw a modern scale! The fish swam around the scale, admiring its beauty. The fish was so excited and happy. It wanted to get a closer look, so it dove right into the scale! As the fish swam closer, it saw bright colors inside the scale. It thought it was the most amazing thing ever! The brave little fish spent the rest of the day exploring the modern scale. It was the best adventure ever! +John and Liz were playing in the park. John looked over at the playground and saw a big swing. He jumped up and said, “Let’s go swing!†He ran over to the swing and jumped on. He pushed with his feet and started swinging. + +Liz asked, “Hey John, what’s that thingy?†John looked over at a table with scissors on it. “That’s scissors,†he said. “You can use them to cut stuff.†+ +John wanted to try out the scissors. He put his feet back on the ground and ran over to the table. He picked up the scissors and started playing with them. He thought they were interesting. + +Liz said, “Let’s go back to the swing.†John put the scissors back on the table and ran back to the swing. He jumped up and started swinging again. They both laughed as they swung higher and higher. +Once upon a time, there was a mix in the pond. It was so heavy it could barely move. So the mix decided he needed help. + +He asked the foolish bird if he could help but the bird said he couldn’t. He asked the foolish frog but he said he couldn’t either. Finally, he asked the wise fish and she said very slowly “I can help you.†+ +The wise fish saw that the mix was too heavy and he needed help to move. So she offered to create a plan to help the mix move. She said, “Let’s mix the weights together and it will help move!†+ +The mix was very happy and he thanked the wise fish. They mixed the weights together and it made the mix move and he was able to get to the other side of the pond. The mix was so happy he promised to never be so foolish again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lila. She had a very special toy car, but it was not a good fit for the tracks in her room. + +She wanted to make it fit, so she thought and thought about how to do it. Then she had a bright idea. + +Lila took her toy car and leaned it against the wall. She put her hands on the car and pushed her weight against it. + +With the car leaning against the wall, the tracks fit! With a big smile on her face, Lila drove her toy car along the tracks, around and around her room. + +Lila was very happy, she had used her will to make her toy car fit! +Once upon a time, there lived a girl named Amy. She loved the snow, and she wished for more of it every day. One cold winter morning, Amy looked outside her window and saw that the sky was grey. She was so sad that she began to demand more snow! + +Suddenly, creative ideas started to fill her head. She started to think of ways to make more snow. Amy put on her boots, opened the door and ran outside. She made snowballs and created a big snowman. The snowman was so happy and it made Amy smile. + +The snowman asked Amy a question: "Are you happy now?". She happily answered yes and thanked the snowman. From that day on, Amy was always happy. Whenever she wanted more snow, she just needed to be creative! +Once upon a time there was a nice pig. He lived in a small house near the fields. The pig was very happy with his life and loved playing in the sun. + +One day, the pig had a bad surprise. He was stuck in a fence! He was scared and tried to get out, but it was very hard. He struggled and stuck for a long time, but he couldn't get out. + +Finally, his friend the fox came to help him. With a lot of pushing and pulling, they managed to get him out. The pig was very happy. + +The pig and the fox hugged and said goodbye, then the pig went home. He was tired but glad he was free, and he promised to never forget about the fox's help. The pig was very happy and never struggled like that again. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful chest. People all around the world knew about it, for it was full of wonderful treasures. But the chest was hidden in a secret place, and nobody knew what it was. + +One day, a brave explorer decided to wander the world looking for the chest. He went to jungles and deserts, to mountaintops and valleys, across rivers and through caves. Everywhere he went, he asked people if they had seen the chest, but nobody knew where it was. + +At last, after months of wandering, the explorer stopped at a small village. Suddenly, an old man stepped forward. "I know where the powerful chest is," he said. + +The explorer was filled with excitement. He followed the old man to a hidden cave. There, covered in dust, was the chest! + +The explorer opened it and found treasures more precious than he could have ever imagined. He thanked the old man and took the chest with him, ready to show the world its wonders. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were playing outside in the warm sunshine. All of a sudden, Jack fell down. But he wasn't hurt, he was just surprised! Jill saw this and ran over to help. "Are you ok, Jack?" she asked. + +Jack smiled and said he was ok. Then, he saw something neatly laid out on the grass. It was a bunch of candy! There were regular candy bars, lollipops and gummy bears. + +Jack came very excited and said to Jill "These look yummy!" So the two quickly shared the candy, each taking half. They laughed and talked as they enjoyed their sweet treat. + +After their snack was gone, Jack and Jill decided they wanted to play a game. So they flipped to see who would go first, and Jack won. He ran around the yard, laughing and smiling, trying to catch Jill. + +At last, the two were both tired, so they decided to go inside. But they knew they would never forget the fun day that they had playing outside! +Once there was a wise old bear who liked to lean on a post. He leaned there every day, enjoying the sunshine and the peacefulness. One day, something magical happened. A small rabbit hopped past, taking a break from playing. The bear smiled and leaned a bit closer to the post. + +The rabbit jumped, startled by the bear. But the bear was gentle and kind and he said, "Hello there, little rabbit. Would you like to lean on this post with me?" The rabbit was unsure but decided to try. He hopped up on the post and leaned on it next to the bear. + +The bear and the rabbit spent the rest of the afternoon leaning on the post and talking about their adventures. Before long, the sun had set and the rabbit hopped off to find his family. The bear stayed and leaned on the post, smiling and feeling very wise. +Once there was a little duck who wanted to find a good place to hide. He looked all around for somewhere quiet. Everywhere he looked, there was too much noise. + +Then he thought of a plan. The little duck started to fly away from the noise. He flew and flew until he couldn't hear any more noise. + +He had found the perfect spot! There was no noise, and it was a great place to hide. He waddled around and found a big bush to hide inside. + +The little duck was very successful in his hiding. He stayed there all day and he was very happy. Nobody could find him! + +When it was time to go home, he snuck out of the bush and flew back to his family. He was glad he had found a perfect place to hide. +Once upon a time there was a kind girl who loved to swim. She would swim every day in the big lake near her house. One day, while she was swimming, she saw something strange in the water. She got closer and saw it was a file! The girl was so excited and decided to pick it up. She then opened the file and saw it was full of kind notes from her friends! She was so happy and swam away with the file. From that day on she was sure to always carry the file with her whenever she swam. She liked to think of it as her special friend that came with her to the big lake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She wanted to go to the park, but her mom said she needed to stay home. Lucy was sad and struggled to find something fun to do. + +Suddenly, Lucy heard something outside. She looked outside and saw a witch! The witch was riding a giant broom and laughing. Lucy was scared and rushed inside. + +The witch followed her. Lucy was scared and ran to her bedroom. The wicked witch flew in and tried to grab Lucy! She was very mean and sour. Lucy was scared and struggled to get away. + +Suddenly, the sun rose and turned the witch into a pile of dust! Lucy smiled and realized she didn't have to be scared anymore. She jumped around and began playing with her toys. Everything was good again! +One day, Jimmy went for an adventure. He found a creek full of interesting things. He looked at the slow moving water, the trees and other plants around it. He saw some birds flying up above. + +Jimmy was very nosy and he wanted to explore. He walked to the other side of the creek. The water moved slower there and there were more plants. There were also some bright and colourful rocks. + +He seemed to like this place. He started picking up the shiny rocks, looking at them and putting them in his pocket. He even found a special flat rock that he used to skip across the top of the water. It seemed like a lot of fun! + +When Jimmy was done exploring the creek, he ran back to his house with a pocket full of interesting rocks and stories. +Once upon a time there was a blue boy. The boy loved to explore and learn new things. One day he wanted to explore something special. He wanted to explore history! So he entered a big, old building. + +Inside, he found many books and objects. Everything was so exciting! He touched some old things and read some stories about the past. He even saw a picture of a blue building from long ago. + +He stayed in the building for a long, long time learning all he could about history. He felt like the building was his very own special place, like a secret treasure. + +The blue boy was so happy that day. He felt like he was part of history! He was filled with excitement and joy at all he had learned. From that day on, he was a history expert! +Once there was a beautiful girl called Amy. One day Amy wanted to know how hot it was outside, so her mum found a thermometer. Amy loved the thermometer, it had a long, shiny, silver handle that she loved to twist and turn. She enjoyed feeling its smooth surface and the coolness of the silver. + +One day, Amy went outside and she could see a beautiful bird singing in the sky. Curiosity got the better of her and she wanted to get closer to the bird, so she walked and twisted her way up the hill. When she finally got to the top, she saw the bird and it was even more beautiful than before. She took out the thermometer and held it up. It said the weather was hot and sunny! + +Amy smiled, she was so pleased she could see the beautiful bird, and the thermometer told her how hot it was. Amy loved the thermometer and she continued to twist and turn it in her hand as she made her way back down the hill. +Once upon a time there was a restaurant. In this restaurant, the people were making a lot of noise while they were eating. This made one of the guests very unhappy. + +The guest was a lady. She was deaf, so she couldn't hear very well. She asked the people in the restaurant to be quiet, but they wouldn't listen. + +The lady tried to find a way to make the people increase their quietness. She thought for a long time and finally had an idea. She walked around the restaurant and gave every person a marshmallow. + +The people were confused at first, but the lady explained that if everyone held a marshmallow in their mouths, it would decrease the noise in the restaurant. So everyone put a marshmallow in their mouths and sure enough, it kept them quiet. + +The people in the restaurant were so happy that the lady had found a way to make the noise decrease. They thanked her and from that day forward, everyone in the restaurant kept their marshmallows close by! +Once upon a time there was a pigeon. He was an incredible pigeon, with beautiful feathers that glistened in the sun. The pigeon loved to fly around and look for things to eat. + +One day, the pigeon found himself in a city park. He saw many people walking around and playing games. Suddenly, the pigeon heard something that made him sad. Someone was weeping. + +Curious, the pigeon flew closer to see what was happening. There was a little girl, no bigger than the pigeon, crying and wiping away tears from her eyes. The pigeon came a bit closer so he could see what was wrong. + +The little girl told him that her teddy bear was lost. She had been playing in the park with her friends and her teddy had wandered away. + +The incredible pigeon felt sorry for the little girl and knew that he had to help. He flew around the park and soon he managed to find the little bear. He brought it back to the girl and she was so happy! + +The little girl hugged the pigeon and thanked him for his kindness. The pigeon flew away with a flutter of his wings and he felt so proud. +Tommy was very sleepy. He rubbed his eyes and then lay down on his pillow. He felt so comfortable, he thought he might never move again. But he had to, because it was time to go to school. Tommy sighed and got off the pillow, he didn't want to go. He felt so tired and wished he could stay home. + +Tommy dragged himself to school, wishing he had stayed. When he arrived, he was too tired to pay attention. He wished he'd stayed in bed and slept all day. At the end of the day, he was happy to go back to his pillow. + +As he lay on his pillow again, he felt so relaxed and happy. He wished he'd stayed there all day, it was so much better than school. He regretted not staying in bed - he should have listened to his tired body. But now he knew he could have a lovely rest and make up for lost time. He smiled, snuggled up in his pillow and fell fast asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who saw a cow in the field. He was very excited to meet the cow and to learn more about it. + +He stepped closer and said, "Hello, cow!" The cow made a funny sound in response. The boy laughed and then said, "Let's play together!" + +The cow and the boy started running around the field. The cow was kicking its legs in the air, and the boy was enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. They ran until they were out of breath. + +Then the little boy said to the cow, "Thank you for the fun time. Let's play again tomorrow!" The cow nodded and ran off into the field. The little boy waved goodbye and went home, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time there was a house. It was a very pretty house, with lots of fun things inside. + +One day, the little girl wanted to go outside. She asked her mom and she said yes. The little girl was so happy. + +She opened the door and outside she saw a big tree. She ran to it and started to pull on one of the branches. All of a sudden, the branch broke off! She laughed and then trotted back to the house. + +When she got inside, she saw her mom. Her mom said, "That was a very brave thing you did out there, pulling on that tree branch like that!" The little girl smiled and said, "I know, it was so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a rude boat on the sea. The boat sailed across the ocean, never stopping. +One day, the boat sailed far and came to a special place. In the middle of the special place was a beautiful stone. But when the boat got close, the stone suddenly vanished! + +The boat was very confused, but kept sailing. Soon, the boat came to a small island, where the sea was rough and bumpy. But then, the boat heard a noise. It was the stone! It had come back! + +The stone was magical, and with its magic, it could vanish and come back whenever it wanted. The boat was happy, and thanked the stone for coming back. + +And from then on, the boat and the magical stone sailed together across the sea. The end. +Mummy was sad, so she sat down to have a cry. Little Jack saw Mummy, so he ran to her and said "Mummy, are you ok?". + +Mummy said "I'm ok, come and give me a hug". Jack hugged Mummy and it made her feel better. + +Then he said "Mummy, let's go outside and find a lizard". Mummy and Jack went outside and looked around the dry garden. Suddenly, they saw something moving in the grass. It was a little dry lizard! + +Jack was scared, but Mummy was there to give him a big hug and comfort him. Together they watched and played with the lizard until Mummy made Jack go inside for dinner. + +That night, when Jack fell asleep, he was thinking about the dry lizard and how Mummy was there to comfort him. +Once there was a little boy named Tom. He was very happy, but he was also very hungry. One day he went to the garden with his mom. He saw a big red tomato and was so excited! He picked it up and it was so juicy and delicious. + +When he got back in the house, his mom said, “Thank you for picking the tomato for us, Tom. We can make a yummy sandwich with it!’’ Tom was so proud and he thanked his mom back. + +The next day, Tom was playing outside with his friends. He accidently stepped on a flower and was embarrassed. He ran inside and he was so ashamed. His mom hugged him and said, “It’s ok, Tom. You don’t need to be ashamed. Mistakes happen.†Tom was so thankful for his mom’s love and he thanked her with a smile. +Once upon a time there was a rich man. He had a very special gem and he wanted to keep it safe, so he told no one about it. + +One day a poor little girl came along and asked the rich man if she could see the gem. The rich man thought for a moment and then decided to tell the little girl how beautiful and special the gem was. + +The little girl was amazed. She had never seen anything so special and so pretty before. She asked the rich man if she could keep it, and he said yes. + +The little girl was so happy that she ran home to show her mum the gem. She told everyone she knew about the beautiful gem that the rich man had given her. + +The gem sparkled and shone in the sunlight and it made the little girl very happy. She kept it safe and she promised never to tell anyone else about it. That way she would always be able to keep her wonderful secret safe. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a hammer. The hammer was special because it was used to help build things. The man used the hammer every day to help build things and make them better. + +One day, the man went to work with his hammer. He was very alert because he was looking for something special. He looked and looked, but he couldn't see anything. He was starting to feel sad, until he saw something shiny in a corner. He ran over to it and saw it was a magical hammer. He was so happy and he hoped it would help him even more. + +The man put the magical hammer to work. He used it to build new things and make old things look better. Everywhere he went, people were amazed with what he built. He was so proud of his magical hammer and he kept on using it every day. + +He looked around and saw that with his help, everything was getting better. He hoped that this would continue and that the magical hammer would make a big difference. He was so happy and thankful for what his hammer could do! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who liked to play in his garden. One day, he saw a chicken pass by. He called it to come over to him, but it kept walking. The chicken was different than the other chickens in the garden - it had bright feathers and chirped differently. The little boy was very interested in the chicken and wanted to see it closer. + +He walked slowly and quietly behind the chicken, and the chicken did not seem to notice. He followed it until it stopped in front of a big tree. In the tree, the chicken found a hollow, and it passed inside. The little boy was very excited. He looked at the hollow and thought about what the chicken might have found in there. + +The next day, the little boy came back to the tree and saw the chicken again. He sat down and watched it as it hopped around looking for food. He was so happy to be able to watch the different chicken in his garden. +Once upon a time, there was a pastry that was very unusual. It was pink and it had a number on it. This pastry was very special, so even though it was unusual, it was brought to a party. + +At the party, everyone wanted to know what the number on the pastry was. They asked the baker, but he wouldn't tell them. Everyone was very curious! + +Finally, the baker decided to show everyone what the number was. It was three! Everyone was very surprised and happy. They told the baker he should make a three-number pastry for every party from now on. + +So, the baker did just that! From then on, each party had a unusual three-number pastry. Everybody was delighted and it brought joy to the parties every time. +Once upon a time there was a lazy line. It snaked along the ground slowly. One day, it was time to celebrate. Everyone who was part of the line came out and cheered. + +Food was shared and smiles were plenty. But then, something amazing happened. The lazy line suddenly moved very fast. It was like a great wave, racing through the air. + +The line went across the sky and it sparkled like stars. Everyone cheered even louder. They laughed and clapped, and shared hugs and kisses. The lazy line had turned into something magical. + +Soon, the celebrations were over and the lazy line had gone back to being slow. But the people who saw the special line smiled in their hearts. They had a wonderful time celebrating. +Once there was a little girl who loved purple. Everything she owned was purple - her dress, her shoes and even her oven. The oven was special because she used it to make all kinds of delicious treats. + +One day, she decided to make a cake. She carefully placed the cake mix in the oven, closed the door and made a special request. “Oven, bake me a delicious cake please!†she said. + +The oven worked hard and heated up to an extra special temperature. As it baked the cake, it turned a lovely purple color. The little girl was so excited to see her cake that she opened the oven door before it was finished. “Oh no!†she said when she saw the cake. But it still tasted delicious! +Once there was a little girl. She was scared of a house. As she looked at it, she started to count. She counted one, two, three and so on. She kept counting until she reached ten. Then her courage grew. She stepped up to the house. She put her hand on the door and opened it. Inside, she found a candy house. She was so happy she couldn't believe it. She ate the candy and ran away. She was no longer scared of the house. She knew that counting can give you courage. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. Sally was three years old and loved to play. One day, Sally was playing in the garden when she spotted something on the ground. It was a box with a shiny red lock. "I will set it open", said Sally. + +Sally picked up a stick and tried to set the lock open. After a few seconds, the lock crackled and popped open. Inside were two different coloured blocks of wood. Sally was so excited! She couldn't wait to see what the blocks were for. + +Sally grabbed one of the blocks and looked closely. She noticed a bunch of little cuts all over the block. She grabbed the other block, and saw that it too had cuts all over it. Sally guessed that the blocks were for cutting something. + +Sally grabbed a pair of scissors. She tried to cut the blocks, but they were too hard. She tried to push the scissors down really hard, but it made her arms and hands feel uncomfortable. After a few minutes of trying, Sally looked at the blocks and had an idea. Instead of cutting them, she stacked the blocks on top of each other. + +Sally was so proud of herself for being able to figure out the use of the blocks. She set them out in the garden for all her friends to enjoy. They all had a great time playing with Sally's stack of blocks. +Mommy was packing for a trip. She put all of her things in a bag. Then she found her hockey stick. It was big and ugly. She packed it in the bag too. + +Mommy said, "I'm going to the hockey game!" She was so excited. + +When she got to the game the team was ready. She cheered and clapped as they played. The team won the game! + +Mommy was so happy. She packed up her hockey stick and went home. + +When she got home, all of her friends were waiting. They said, " Great job! You won the hockey game!" Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, and I am taking my ugly hockey stick home with me!" +Once there was a lawyer who was very kind. He always wore colorful clothes. He wanted to make everyone happy. Every day he went to the court and helped people with their problems. + +One day he met a little girl. She was wearing a pretty dress made of bright colors. The lawyer smiled at her and asked her why she was wearing such a colorful dress. The little girl told him that she was going to a birthday party. + +The lawyer was very happy to hear this. He said that it was important to wear bright colors to parties. He said that the colors will bring good luck and happiness to the person who wore them. The little girl thanked him and promised to always wear colorful clothes. + +The lawyer was glad that he could help the little girl. He was sure that by wearing colorful dresses the little girl will always be happy and have a great time at parties. +Once there was a boy named Fred. He wanted to go on a journey but he didn’t have anywhere to go. Then one day the wind came and he knew it was time to go. He grabbed his bag and jumped on the wind. He knew the wind would take him somewhere special. + +The wind blew him for a long time and then suddenly he found himself in a new place. Everywhere he looked there was smoke and he could hear powerful sounds. He soon realized he had arrived at a giant mountain. + +Fred was scared but he decided to explore. He climbed up and up until he reached the top. He was amazed to see beautiful colors and magical lights. He saw that the powerful smoke was coming from a huge fire. + +Fred knew he was magical and this was a special place. He watched the powerful smoke drift away and he thanked the wind for taking him on a special journey. He couldn’t wait to go on more adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who had a very special crown. Imagine how shiny and sparkly it was! But one day, the princess was very angry. She had lost her crown and was feeling sad. She looked high and low and everywhere she could, but she just couldn't find it. + +Thankfully, the princess had some very special friends who stepped in to help. They all looked and looked until finally, one of the friends found the crown! It was tucked away in the grass and the princess was so happy to find it. + +The princess was grateful for the help of her friends. She laughed and waved her little crown in the air, and all the princesses and knights were glad that the princess had her crown and was no longer angry. They all celebrated with a big party and the princess enjoyed wearing her crown every day. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny mouse who wanted to find something new. So the mouse put on his best shoes and began to march. He marched through the grass and the trees, over hills and along streams until he came to a large chamber. + +The chamber was dark and very big. He couldn't even see the roof! The mouse peered inside and it looked rather miserable. He couldn't tell what was in there, but it looked like a great adventure. + +So the mouse marched through the chamber, carefully stepping around piles of old things. He walked past cobwebs and saw bats flying in the darkness. Then, he stepped around a corner and right in the middle of the chamber he saw something amazing! It was a pile of cheese and it looked delicious! + +The mouse was so excited that he quickly ran to the cheese and started to eat. He ate and ate until the little mouse was full. Then, he hurried out of the dark chamber, content and happy, but also a little bit miserable from all of the walking he had done. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to pretend like she was in different places. One day she decided to pretend she was a train. + +Amy ran around the living room pretending to be a train. She looked around for something that would help her to pretend like she was a train. Suddenly she saw a very long cable on the floor. + +Amy picked up the cable because it was heavy. She used it as if it was a train track. She pretended like she was chugging along the track, and making lots of noise. She sang songs about being a train and made train noises. + +Amy had so much fun pretending to be a train. She used the cable to make her pretend train track and she stayed on it for a long time. This way she could pretend to be a train as much as she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was only three years old. Her favorite thing to do was play games. One day, she went to the library and noticed something in the corner. It was a big, serious dictionary. She was very curious and went to take a look. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise that scared her. It was a mouse scurrying near the dictionary. She was so scared she quickly ran out of the library. + +That night, she had a lot of fun playing different games and she wasn't scared anymore. She decided to go back to the library the next day and take a look at the scary dictionary, but this time she took her mother with her. + +When they arrived at the library, her mother said "Don't worry, I will protect you". She felt more brave and they looked at the dictionary together. The words were strange and so big, but the little girl was excited. She looked through the pages of the big, serious dictionary and enjoyed spending time looking at all of the words. By the end of the day, the little girl found herself no longer scared of the big, serious dictionary. +Once there was a proud little girl. Every day, she would take a walk beside the river and feel so happy. As she enjoyed her day, she looked around and saw a baby bird perched on a rock. + +The bird was scared and flapping its wings in distress. The little girl felt so sad for the bird and wanted to help. She reached into her pocket and pulled out a little piece of bread. Then she slowly stepped closer and the bird settled down. + +With care, the little girl reached out to feed the bird and then moved back. The bird happily ate the bread and hopped back onto the rock. The little girl felt proud that she was able to comfort the bird in her own way. + +From then on, the little girl would often walk by the river, hoping to see the bird again. Whenever she did, she would bring a few extra pieces of bread to help the bird through the day. She was proud to have a feathered friend at the river. +Once there was a little boy and he was hungry. He asked his mom for something to eat and she gave him a brown spoon and a big cup of yogurt. The little boy smiled and said thank you. His mom smiled and said you're welcome. + +The little boy got to work eating the yogurt. He loved it so much, he ate it was fast. He kept licking the spoon until it was all gone. + +Then all of a sudden, the spoon broke! The little boy was so surprised and he looked a bit scared. He started to worry that he had done something wrong. + +But then his mom stepped in and said it was ok. She told him that spoons can break sometimes and gave him a new spoon. The little boy was so happy. He kissed his mom and ate the rest of his yogurt. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty mushroom. It watched all of the animals in the forest have fun and wished it could join them. But the mushroom couldn't run or play like the animals did. + +One day, a bird flew by and noticed the mushroom looking sad. The bird asked why it was so sad and the mushroom said it wanted to run and play like the other animals. + +The bird had an idea and told the mushroom it could tie itself to a stick and the bird could pull it around the forest. The mushroom was so excited and did as the bird said. + +The bird flew around the forest with the mushroom in tow and the mushroom had so much fun! All the other animals in the forest were so surprised to see the mighty mushroom running around with the bird. The mushroom was finally able to join the other animals in the forest and had so much fun! + +The bird and the mushroom were happy ever after. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He lived in a small house near a river. + +One day, the old man had an urge. He wanted to explore the river. So, he took a walking stick and headed towards the river. + +As he got closer to the water he noticed something strange. He saw that the river was flowing in a different direction to usual. +He decided to follow the river to see where it went. + +The old man followed the river until it lead him to a large lake. He was amazed. He had never seen such a big lake before. He looked around and noticed a point in the middle of the lake. From there he could see the whole lake. The old man was amazed. + +He then had an urge to explore even further. So, he decided to take a boat out and explore the lake. He ended up having a wonderful adventure and he was never the same after that. +Once there was a little boy. He had a new drum that he was so happy to have. He was so excited to show it to his friends. He took it with him and they started playing music in the park. + +The little boy was hopeful that he would make friends with his new drum. As he played, he noticed a group of kids were joining in and playing too. The little boy smiled and felt so happy. + +Soon, lots of kids were playing music together. They laughed and cheered when somebody made a new beat. All the kids were having so much fun. + +The little boy was so excited with all his new friends. He was so hopeful that this could keep happening forever. The little boy felt so happy and so lucky. He was so grateful for his new drum. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitten. She was brilliant and loved to relax in the sunshine. Every day, she would close her eyes and feel the warm sun on her fur. She was so relaxed that she would drift off to sleep. + +Nearby, there was a 3 year old child. She loved to watch the kitten relax in the sun. She found it so amusing! Some days, she would lie down in the sun beside the kitten and try to relax too. + +The child and the kitten spent many happy days relaxing together in the sunshine. They would both close their eyes and dream wonderful dreams. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jasmine. She was 3 years old and very curious. One day, she found a velvet box in a corner of her room. She opened the box and there was something magical inside. It was a golden necklace. Jasmine was very excited so she showed it to her mom. + +Mom said she could keep the necklace, if she was careful with it. Jasmine was so happy that she put it on right away. But when she looked in the mirror, she was embarrassed. The velvet box was very special, but the necklace didn't fit her. + +So, Jasmine's mom took her to a store that sold jewels. There were so many pretty necklaces to choose from! Jasmine was so excited that she forgot why they were there. But mom knew, and she helped Jasmine find a new necklace that fit her perfectly. + +Jasmine was so happy that she hugged her mom and thanked her. She wore the necklace every day and hoped it would make her look even more beautiful. She became very proud of it and never wanted to take it off! +Once upon a time, there was a great dragon. The dragon lived in a big cave on top of a hill. Every day, he liked to look around and see the world. One day, the dragon saw a small boy. The boy was playing with a toy. He wanted to join in, so the dragon asked if he could borrow the toy. The boy smiled and said yes! The dragon had so much fun that he wanted to play for longer. So, the boy said he could lend him the toy until the next day. The dragon flew back to his cave with the new toy and had a great time, playing all night. The next day, the boy was happy to get his toy back, and they both said goodbye. The dragon smiled and flew away, happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time there was a famous pick. It was the most magical pick in the world! Everyone wanted it. It had the power to make any dream come true. + +One day, a little girl named Sally wanted to move the pick. She put her hands around it and it started to twinkle. She couldn’t move it though. It was too heavy. + +Sally asked her mom for help. Mom told Sally to use both hands. So Sally tried again, and this time she was able to move the pick. Sally was so happy that she had moved it! + +Together, Sally and her mom used the famous pick to make their dreams come true. And they lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a lively girl called Sarah. She was always the loudest and most excited person around. + +One day, Sarah was playing on her own when she heard her mum shout. She ran to the kitchen to find out what was happening. + +Her mum said "Where have you been? It's time for dinner!" + +Sarah shouted back, "I wanted to play longer!" Her mum smiled and they had dinner together. + +After eating, they went outside. Sarah ran around and shouted out loud, playing games. When it was time to go in, Sarah said one last word - "GAMES!" + +When she reached the door, her mum said something very special. She said "Sarah, your voice is very loud and merry - you'll always have a lively heart!" + +Sarah smiled and hugged her mum, happy that someone appreciated her lively spirit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was 3 years old. One day, she was at the store with her mom. Lucy was so excited to see all of the things to buy. She wanted to buy them all! + +Lucy's mom looked at all of the prices. Some were too high and some were just right. They decided to get one special thing for Lucy. Mom showed her a pale pink dress. It was so pretty! Lucy couldn't wait to put it on. + +Mom took the dress to the cashier and paid. She brought the package over to Lucy and said, "Let's unpack the dress when we get home." They went home and went to Lucy's room. Lucy helped mom unpack the dress out of the package. When she put it on, she looked so pretty! + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a young pig. She wanted to measure how tall she was. She started to measure so she could find out. She used a stick and placed it on the ground. Then she stood up beside it. She measured again, and she was very tall! The pig was happy and she knew that she was growing every day. She shared her news with all the other young pigs and showed them how she measured herself. They all wanted to measure too! They measured each other and found out that all the young pigs were growing taller. They were so excited and ran around celebrating their growth. The young pig was happy to have all her friends around her, and they were all very proud of their measurements. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a fox and a bee. They were looking for something special. + +They searched high and low until the fox found it - a small steel box. He opened it and inside was something blue. The fox was so excited. + +He turned the box around and around but nothing happened. Then the bee suggested he turn the box upside down. When the fox turned it over, a sparkly blue gem popped out. He was so happy! + +The fox and the bee shared the gem between them. From then on, they were best friends. +Wendy and Mommy wanted to make something special. So they went to the store to buy supplies. They got paint, markers and sparkling paper. + +When they got home, Wendy and Mommy started to decorate. They decorated the walls with the paper and the markers. Then they painted the table with a bright rainbow. It looked so beautiful! + +They made a wishing jar too! Wendy and Mommy put coins in it to make it look rich. Wendy decided to use the money inside to help a patient. + +When they finished decorating, Wendy felt so proud of her work. She could not wait to show it to Daddy. He was very proud too and told Wendy that she did a wonderful job decorating. +Once upon a time, there was a modest little girl. She loved to go and play near her river. Every day, she would build a raft out of logs and sticks. + +One day, the girl needed help to cut some branches to attach to her raft. She went to the nearest farmer and asked if he would help her. The farmer agreed and they both got to work. + +With the farmer's help, the girl quickly found enough branches to complete her raft. She thanked the farmer and set off on her way. + +The girl had so much fun sailing around on her modest raft. She waved to the fish, sailed around the bend and explored the river banks. She had the bes t day ever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. She was very naughty and liked to do things that were not allowed. + +One day Sally found a quiet spot in her yard. She sat down and looked around. Everything was so peaceful. + +Sally began to whisper to herself. She said quietly, "I wish the peace I'm feeling would stay forever." + +Suddenly, she heard a soft voice in her ear. Thinking it was her mom, she quickly jumped up. + +But instead she saw a tiny fairy. The fairy said, "Peace is not something you find, it is something you make. And if you stay naughty, peace won't stay with you very long." + +The fairy then flew away. Sally thought about what the fairy said and decided she would try and stay happy, kind and peaceful. And she did! +Once upon a time there was a flower. It was very old and dead. One day, a small boy walked by and saw the flower. He wanted to make it come alive again. He felt sorry for the flower and bent down in front of it. He opened his hand and held it out to the flower. In his hand was a tiny seed. He said, "I will make you better." The flower opened its petals and the tiny seed landed inside. Suddenly, the flower started to grow and become alive again. The boy was so happy. He jumped for joy and hugged the flower. The dead flower was now growing and happy. The end. +The hunter was eager. He wanted to go on an adventure. But, his mom didn't permit it. He begged and begged, but she still said no. He was so sad; he wanted to explore the world. + +Then, one day his mom said she would permit him to go. The hunter was very excited. He quickly got his things ready and headed out. + +He ran through the woods, excited to explore. He looked for birds and other animals, hoping to catch some. He was determined to be a successful hunter. + +He was so eager, but he wanted to take his time to make sure he got only the best. He looked around attentively and tried to stay very quiet. After a while he spotted a deer and slowly aimed his bow and arrow. + +He was a very successful hunter. He had managed to catch it without making too much noise. How happy he was! His mom had been right to permit him to explore the world. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jenny. Jenny loved exploring the big jungle that was near her house. + +One day, while she was exploring the jungle, Jenny saw a monkey. The monkey seemed to be very happy and smiled at Jenny. She smiled back and the monkey started to hop around the jungle. Jenny followed the monkey. + +The monkey turned and stopped at a tree. On the tree, Jenny saw a big diamond. The monkey was very jealous of the diamond and wouldn't let Jenny play with it. + +Jenny was very sad because she wanted to play with the beautiful diamond. She turned away from the tree. But when she turned back, the diamond was gone! The monkey had taken it. + +The monkey was so happy with the diamond that he kept looking back at Jenny. Jenny just smiled and laughed at the monkey's antics. She was happy for the monkey finding something special. +Once upon a time there was a big brown bear. He liked to explore the world and try new things. One day, he decided to kneel down in the grass. He was surprised at how soft and fuzzy the texture felt. The bear liked it a lot. He decided to kneel down in the grass every day. He even taught his friends to kneel down, too. Whenever they did, they would all giggle and say it felt good. Soon, the bear and all his friends would meet up every day to kneel down and feel the soft texture. It was so much fun! +One day, Ben and his mommy were in the garden. It was a peaceful day and the sun was shining. Ben wanted to play with his toys but his mommy wanted him to give her a massage. Ben didn't want to do it so he disagreed. + +Mommy thought it would be fun and that they could do it together. Ben still didn't want to do it, he said it was silly. + +Mommy kept trying to convince him but Ben continued to disagree. Eventually, Mommy decided it would be better to just play together in the garden. + +So, Ben and Mommy played in the garden. They made a sandcastle and ran around in the grass. It was so much fun and Ben was so happy. It was a really peaceful day and Ben was glad that he and his mommy had chosen to play instead of giving a massage. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly boy who was always enthusiastic. He loved discovering the world around him. One day he found a secret door in the woods! He was so excited, he pushed the door open and stepped inside. + +Inside the door was a room filled with magical objects. There were sparkly stars, colorful feathers, and a big box. The boy was so curious, he opened the box and found some wonderful magic. + +He waved his hand up in the air and suddenly a shower of bright lights filled the sky. He was filled with joy and was running around the room singing and laughing. He made all kinds of wonderful things happen with the magical objects. + +At last, all the fun had to end. The boy said goodbye to his magic, and put it all back in the box. He closed the door to the magical room and went back to his home. He put the box away, but he knew he would return to it soon. +Once upon a time there was a weak temple. The temple seemed to be fading away and everyone was worried. +One day, a brave traveller came to the town and saw the temple. He knew he had to bring it back to life. So he went to the poorest people in the area and asked for their help. +Together they went to the temple and brought it back to life. Everyone was amazed at how strong the temple was now. They thanked the brave traveller for bringing the temple back and celebrate. + +The end! +Once there was a penguin named Pete. He was very excited to go on an adventure! Pete hopped into the car and he and his Mom drove to the park. + +The park was very big and there were lots of different things to do. Pete wanted to play on the slides and the swings. But his Mom said it was getting late, so they had to leave. + +On the way home, Pete noticed a cheap toy store. He nagged his Mom to stop and check it out. Inside the store was a big display of penguins. Pete was very excited and asked for the cheapest one. + +His Mom said no, but then said yes when she saw how happy Pete was. So she bought him a cheap penguin. On their way home, Pete hugged his new penguin tight. He couldn't wait to show it to his friends! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Daisy and Joe. Daisy was a shy girl and Joe was a happy boy. + +They were best friends and they liked to play together. But one day they had a quarrel. They both wanted to play a game but they could not agree - Daisy wanted to play hide and seek and Joe wanted to play tag. + +After a while they stopped quarreling and decided to do something else. They started to dance around the room. Joe jumped up and down and Daisy twirled around. They laughed as they danced and it was great fun. + +When they were tired of dancing Daisy said to Joe, "Let's play hide and seek now!" Joe was excited to agree and soon they were playing their favorite game together. + +They had so much fun playing hide and seek and making up new games that they both forgot about their quarrel. It was a happy day for Daisy and Joe. +Once upon a time, there was a lively girl. She liked nothing more than to go outside and kick around. Every day, she would go out in the sunshine and kick a ball. She felt so happy as she kicked the ball far away. + +One day, she decided that she wanted to kick even higher. She started jumping, and jumping, and jumping, trying to use her feet to kick the ball even higher. Finally, the ball flew a little too high, and landed on the roof of her house. + +The little girl was upset that she couldn't get her ball. No matter how hard she tried, she still couldn't reach it. She thought and thought about what to do, and came up with a plan. + +She went to her mom and said, "I have an idea. Could you give me a will? Then I can reach the ball on the roof! Please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, of course you can have a will. I'm sure it will help you get your ball down." + +The little girl was so happy! She thanked her mom and ran to the roof. With the will, she was able to reach the ball, and they were both happy. From then on, the little girl was able to kick her ball as high as she wanted. Every day, she was full of lively kicks, making her so happy. +Once upon a time there was a lady who was very unusual. She liked to explore new places and try new things. One day, she decided to try something very special. Instead of walking, the lady ran! + +At first, she was scared. Everything seemed so different when she was running. But then she felt something amazing. Someone was supporting her! It was like a secret friend. + +The lady ran faster and faster. She ran faster than she ever had before. She ran until the world felt really big and really small at the same time. + +When the lady finally stopped, she realised that her secret friend was still with her. Her secret friend was there to support her even when she was having fun. She was so happy that she spun around and around in joy! + +The lady ran and explored every day, and every day, her secret friend supported her. She felt so lucky to have such a special friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very worried because she had lost her radio. She looked all around the house, but the radio was nowhere to be found. + +She started to cry. Then, her mom came in and saw her crying. Her mom hugged her tight and said, "What's wrong?". + +The little girl told her mom that she had lost her radio. Her mom smiled and said, "Let's go look for it together". + +They looked everywhere, but they couldn't find it. Then, the mom had an idea. She asked the little girl to help her lift the couch and she said, "There it is! Your radio was under the couch!" + +The little girl was so relieved and she gave her mom a big hug. She was so happy to have found her radio. Together, they sat on the couch and listened to music from the radio. +Once, there was a wise old man. He had a big, strong body. Every day, he would go out and eat lots of fruits and vegetables, to keep healthy. + +One day, he was walking through the woods when he saw a little 3-year-old child. The child was hungry and had no food, so the wise old man smiled big and reached into his pocket. He pulled out a juicy apple and offered it to the child. + +The child was very happy and gratefully ate the apple. The wise old man was pleased that the child was now full, and walked away with a smile. + +The next day, the wise old man was back in the woods and saw the same little 3-year-old again. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a mango. The child smiled, and ate the mango with a big grin. + +The wise old man continued to visit the woods each day, always bringing tasty treats for the little 3-year-old to eat. The child's body began to grow strong and wise, just like the old man himself. +Once there was a girl named Jenny. She liked to go on long walks with her family. One day, she set out with them on an adventure. + +Jenny wanted to reach the big hill at the end of the forest path and then go down the other side. That was her goal. Every now and then, her parents would stop to take a break and then keep going. + +When they finally reached the hill, Jenny was so excited! She ran up the path, but it was a bit too steep for her. Jenny started to get tired and wanted to stop. Her parents told her that as long as she was fair and took little breaks, she could reach the top! + +Jenny did just that, taking short stops now and then, until she reached the top of the hill. She was very proud of herself and so were her parents. They all hugged each other and celebrated the fact that Jenny had reached her goal. + +Eventually, they all went down the other side of the hill and continued their walk. Jenny was happy to have done such a big thing, and her parents were proud of her! +Once there was a small and furry bear. She loved to wander in the forest and eat delicious berries. Whenever she was full, she could feel her stomach sack up. It would fill with warm and comfy love. One day she was feeling extra hungry, so she decided to go looking for a big juicy apple. + +She was searching throughout the trees and bushes, but couldn't seem to find any. Suddenly, she heard a sound coming from behind a big tree. She cautiously crept around and slowly peaked over. There was a whole sack of apples! + +She was so happy that she could hardly contain it. She quickly picked up the sack and rushed home to show her mom. When she did, her mom was so surprised that she immediately filled up both of their tummies with the yummy apples. + +The bear and her mom were so happy to have a full and furry stomach. From that day forward, the bear never forgot to look for the sacks of apples in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who noticed a red balloon floating in the sky. She went outside to take a closer look. She saw an image of a happy face on the balloon. + +The little girl was very excited and she reached out for the balloon. But the balloon was too high and it was too tight for her to grab. + +She suddenly had a wonderful idea. She ran back inside and grabbed a fishing pole. She went back outside and put the hook of the fishing pole through the string of the balloon. + +The little girl pulled the balloon closer to her. The string was tight, but when she tugged hard enough, the balloon came down to the ground. +The little girl rescued the balloon and raced to show her mom. She was so excited to share her success! +Once upon a time, there was a bright sun that shone in the sky. The sun was so beautiful and it made the world look happy. The sun beamed down on a big soccer field. + +On the field, two teams were getting ready to play. The players were wearing their new uniforms and they looked very excited. All of the people who were there were ready to score! + +The referee blew the whistle to signal the start of the game. Everyone cheered and the players ran onto the field. Both teams were trying their best to shine! + +The game was very expensive and there was lots of cheering. When the time was over, one team had scored more goals than the other team. The players who won were very happy and everyone clapped a lot! + +The sun continued to shine and watched over the players as they all shook hands. It was a fun and expensive game, but the players had all shined the brightest. +Jimmy and his mom were in the garage. His mom was hammering a nail into a board. Jimmy wanted to help too but his mom said he was too little. Jimmy got very upset. He started to quarrel with his mom. He was shouting and saying it wasn't fair. + +His mom said it was too dangerous for him to use the hammer. She said he could get hurt. Jimmy got even more upset and he kept arguing. + +Finally his mom said he could bang the nail in with a heavy book. Jimmy was happy and he got the book quickly. He placed it on the nail but even with the book he was not strong enough to bang it into the board. + +His mom saw how hard Jimmy was trying. She smiled and said it was ok for him to use the hammer. Jimmy was so excited to use the hammer. He put the nail between his fingers and he banged it into the board. + +Jimmy looked so proud of himself and his mom hugged him. They put the hammer away and worked together to finish the project. +Once there was a little girl. She was very impatient. Every day she wanted to go out and explore. + +The girl's mom wanted her to stay inside. So every day she would close the door to the girl's room. + +The girl was very disappointed. She wanted a way to get out. She noticed there was a port in the wall. She ran over and tried to open it. But it was shut tight. + +The girl looked around her room and saw a big pair of scissors. She took them and started to cut the port carefully. After a few tries, she was able to open a hole. + +The girl was so proud of herself. She was able to get out of the room! She learned that sometimes with a little patience and effort, you can do amazing things! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She liked washing her hands very much. + +One day, Jane wanted to make a cake for her mom. She took some flour and milk, and put them together in a bowl. Then, she stirred the mixture with a spoon. + +Finally, the mixture was ready to cook. She put the mixture in the oven and waited. + +When the cake was done baking, Jane took it out. It looked so delicious! Jane was so excited. But when she looked closer, she saw that the cake was dull. It was not as bright and colorful as she wanted, so she decided to wash the cake. + +Jane got a wet cloth and slowly wiped the cake. As she washed it, the cake started to shine. It was now nice and bright. + +Jane was so happy that she gave the cake to her mom with a big hug. Her mom was delighted to see the beautiful cake her daughter had made. +Once, there was a dancer. She was ancient, even older than the hills. Every day she would go to a special place. It was hidden in the woods, deep, deep down. + +The dancer was strong and brave. She would reach her hands up to the sky and go around in circles. At first, it was slow, but soon her feet would whirl and twirl faster and faster! + +All kinds of animals would come and watch the dancer. They would stand in a circle around her and clap their paws and tails in time. Birds sang and the trees swayed, a part of the dance. + +When the sun started to set, the ancient dancer would stop and bow. Then, she would go back to her home in the woods. The animals waved goodbye and waited for the next time she would come and dance. +Once there was a cute little girl called Judy. She loved to take funny and silly walks all around the house. One day she wanted to explore the backyard. So she put on her magic shoes that looked like little boats and went out the door. + +She was hopping and skipping all around the garden, when suddenly one of her shoes started to slip! She tried to hold on to it, but it slid away and went down the stairs. + +Judy felt so sad and was about to cry, when she suddenly saw something bright and glittery in the bushes. When she looked closer she saw that it was her shoe! + +Luckily, it was only a minute away and Judy was soon able to put it back on. Then she was back to hopping and skipping around the garden again! She had the best time ever! +Once upon a time there was a bear. The bear was very angry. He was angry because his pencil was broken. He had jumped on it! + +The bear was sad. He didn't like that his pencil was broken. He searched high and low for another pencil, but he couldn't find one. + +Suddenly, he saw a rabbit in the distance. The rabbit had a pencil! So the bear jumped up in the air. He was so happy that he almost flew! + +He landed right next to the rabbit and said, "Can I have your pencil please?" The rabbit said yes and the bear was so happy that he jumped with excitement. + +The bear now had a pencil, and his happy days were here again! +Once upon a time, there was a tuna who was very impressive. He had big, strong fins and a silver body. He swam all around the ocean looking for food. Every day, he would increase the amount of food he found. + +One day, he found an awesome spot with lots and lots of food! He ate and ate until he was full. The tuna was so happy! He knew he could come back to the spot and increase the amount of food he ate. + +Every day, he returned to the spot and each day he found more and more food. The tuna ate until he was full, and each time he was able to get more food than the day before. He was so pleased with himself that he was so impressive. + +The tuna kept increasing the amount of food he ate every day. Eventually, he became the biggest tuna in the entire ocean! He was so proud of himself, and all the other fish could see how impressive he was. He was the envy of the entire ocean! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to look out the window. He always felt happy when he looked at the view. Every day something new and unique caught his eye. + +One day, the boy saw a small bird perched on a branch. He felt so excited! He opened the window and looked out. The bird was singing a sweet melody and hopping along the branches. The boy loved the bird’s song and decided to watch it all day. + +When night came, the bird flew away. The little boy was sad because he missed it. He made a wish that the bird would come back someday and sing its unique song. + +The next morning, the little boy opened the window and saw that the bird had returned. His wish had come true! He watched and listened to the bird for a few moments before he knew he was in love with it and its melodious song. + +The little boy looked out the window every day after that. He would find joy in the unique view that was in front of him. He loved the bird’s song and the unique view from his window. +Amy loved her hair. Today it was extra special. She was going to dress up and she was so excited. She had a special dress that was pink and sparkly! She put it on and it fit just right. + +Next, she brushed her long, brown hair. She brushed it very quickly, so it wouldn’t take too long. When she was done, it shone like the sun. + +Finally, she was ready to go. She grabbed her bag and ran out the door. She felt so fast, like a cheetah! She was off to have a great day. +Once upon a time there was a fly. The fly wanted to measure how far it could fly. So it started to flap its wings and flew up high in the sky. It flew and flew until it could not see the ground. It was grateful that it had wings to help it measure how far it could fly. + +Then the fly started to fly down again. When it was close to the ground again, the fly was so happy that it had measured its own journey! +Once there was a little girl named Ada. Ada had two feet and they were very healthy. Every day Ada would help her Mommy and Daddy with things around the house. One day Ada's Mommy was sick and couldn't do the chores so Ada asked if she could help. + +Ada first helped by rocking the baby in the cradle. Then she helped Daddy make the bed. Ada thought it would be better if she could use her feet, so she started hopping around helping her Daddy fold the blankets. Finally Dad saw this and said, "Wow Ada, you sure have healthy feet. You helped me a lot." + +Ada beamed with pride and was glad she was able to help her Mommy and Daddy. She went to her Mommy and said, "Look Mommy, I used my feet to help Daddy!" Mommy hugged her and said, "You should be very proud of yourself. You are very helpful." + +Ada smiled, feeling very happy that she was able to help. From that day on, Ada was always willing to help whenever she could! +Once there was a huge dragon called Spike. He was always alone and very sad. Spike did not understand why other animals did not like him. He often asked why they did not want to be his friend. + +One day he was very surprised when he met a small dragon called Sammy. Sammy seemed to like Spike and they became friends. They liked to play together. They would go on adventures and explore the world. + +But then one day, Sammy said he had to go. Spike was very upset, he did not want Sammy to leave. Sammy said he was angry at Spike and he hated him! Sammy ran away and Spike was alone again. Spike felt so sad and he was so surprised that Sammy had said he hated him. + +Spike decided to never make the same mistake again and he promised himself that he would never make someone feel like he did. +Once there was a little boy called Bob. He liked to have adventures with his friends. One day, Bob and his friends decided to explore a big cliff. Bob was very excited because there could be lots of good things to find. + +The friends started to climb the cliff. As they climbed, they noticed lots of pebbles and pretty stones. Bob couldn't help but grab some of them! + +After a while, his friends got to the top. They saw a beautiful view and lots of birds flying by. Bob couldn't believe his eyes! He kept pointing and clapping as he looked around. + +Suddenly, Bob noticed a very shiny rock at the edge of the cliff. It was so sparkly and pretty. He decided to grab it and keep it as a souvenir. Bob felt really happy with his new rock and smiled. + +The friends continued their adventure. Bob felt so happy and was having a good time. He knew he would come back to the cliff for more adventures in the future. +Once there were two friends. Wendy and Joe. They both wanted to change their world. + +One day, Wendy found an eraser and held it up to the light. It sparkled like a star! She knew it had the power to change things. + +So she and Joe got to work. They started erasing things that weren't happy, like bad thoughts and sad words. When they finished, their world was much brighter and happier. + +But then, Joe decided to change something else too. He used the eraser to draw a big, light smile on Wendy's face. + +Now their world was perfect. They laughed and played all day long, spreading light and happiness everywhere they went. And the eraser became their best friend. +One day, Timmy was feeling bored. He wanted to do something fun! So he decided to search around his living room. He looked under the couch, behind the chair and moved the carpet. As he searched, he started to feel happy. Then, he found something under the carpet. It was a small toy car! He was so excited, he ran over to his mom and showed her the car. + +His mom smiled and said, "You did a great job searching! You were very calm and patient". Timmy beamed and went back to playing with his toy car. He enjoyed the calm happiness he found while searching. He was so proud of himself! +One day, a little rabbit was hopping in the grass. He was looking for something to eat. His brown fur was moving in the wind. The sun was shining down, making the day feel warm and peaceful. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise. He stopped and looked around. It was a big bear! The little rabbit's heart started to beat fast. The bear started to move slowly closer. + +The little rabbit didn't know what to do. He was scared. He tried moving away, but the bear kept coming closer. Suddenly the bear stopped. He gave a big yawn. It looked like he was tired. + +The little rabbit was scared but still curious. He moved closer to get a better look. The bear's fur was soft and fuzzy. He looked peaceful, just like the day outside. + +The little rabbit was so glad to have found such a peaceful friend. They spent the rest of the day together, hopping around in the grass. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy always had a lot of fun in the day. But at night, she often forgot to be careful. + +One night, Daisy went out in her garden with her flashlight. She was feeling very daring and careless. She wandered further and further away. + +Soon, Daisy found herself in the dark woods. She started to feel scared, so she began to run. But it was too late. The night had already forgotten about her. + +Daisy was alone in the dark. But then, she heard a soft voice. It was the moon! + +The moon called to Daisy and said “You must always act with care and respect the night. Then, it will look after you and protect you." + +Daisy smiled. She realized that the night was special and she vowed to always be careful when she explored the dark. +Once there was a large cell in a dark room. Inside, something was hiding. + +The cell had no roof and looked very high from the outside. All day and all night, the cell stayed still and silent. + +But one day, something strange happened. There was a loud rumble in the room and the cell started shaking. All of a sudden, a huge monster popped out of the cell. It had lots of legs and a long tail. + +The monster was so scared that it quickly ran out of the room and hid in the trees. It stayed there for two days, until finally it was brave enough to go back. + +The monster said goodbye to the cell and never returned again. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mary. She was walking in the park on a sunny day with her mommy and daddy. She saw a bright fountain in the middle of the park and ran over to it. She was so happy that she smiled and thanked her mommy and daddy. + +Mary stood there and watched the fountain spray beautiful water in the air. She could hear it splash as it fell back down into the pool. She put her hand in the water, it was so soft and cool. Mary smiled and thanked her mom and dad again for bringing her to the park. + +Now that Mary had seen the fountain, she wanted to play in it. She wanted to feel the cool water on her face and in her hair. So her mommy and daddy let her take off her shoes and stand in the water. When she was done, she thanked them again. + +Mary had a wonderful day playing in the fountain. She smiled and thanked her mommy and daddy for bringing her to the park so she could have fun. She was so glad for this special day she spent with them! +Molly was a little girl who loved to jump. Everywhere she went, she found something to jump on. One day she stumbled across an old well. It was made of big stones, and it was very tight. Molly felt the urge to jump in the well. + +So Molly jumped. She jumped into the well, and started to bounce around. She loved the feeling of jumping in the well. Suddenly, she heard a loud roar. Molly had made a big splash when she jumped in the well! The noise must have startled the animals around the well, and they ran away. + +Molly laughed. The roar was so loud, and it was so fun jumping in the well. She decided to stay and jump a little bit more. Molly jumped until she felt tired, then she said "goodbye" to the well and went on home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah was a popular girl and she liked to wear a shiny buckle. Every day Sarah would practice wearing her buckle and as she grew older, she became very good at it. + +Sarah's buckle grew too tight for her so she asked her mom for a new buckle. Her mom said, "Yes!" and went to the store to get her a bigger buckle. + +When Sarah tried on her new buckle, she was so excited because it fit perfectly. She could even fasten it all by herself. Now, Sarah always wore her buckle with pride. + +The other kids at school were impressed by Sarah's new buckle and they started to wear one too. Soon, wearing a shiny buckle became very popular at Sarah's school. + +And Sarah still wears her buckle to this day! +Once there was an honest man who lived in a small house with his two cats. Every day he would go for a walk as he loved to explore the woods around his house. But one day as he was walking he noticed something strange - there was a thief carrying something from the woods! + +The honest man was so angry that a thief was carrying something from his woods that he decided to do something about it. He ran as fast as he could and yelled for help. Immediately a few villagers ran to help him and together they chased the thief. + +The thief ran away as fast as he could and soon disappeared out of sight. But the honest man was glad that he had done his bit to stop the thief and make sure no one else was carrying anything they shouldn't be. From that day onwards, the honest man warned everyone in the village to be extra careful whenever they went into the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Cindy who lived in a big house. On a special day, she decided to explore the house and went upstairs. When she got there, she was surprised to see a party with all her friends! She was so excited, she didn't know what to do. + +Everyone was laughing and playing and she couldn't stop smiling. Then she noticed her mom and dad walking in with big birthday presents. Cindy was so confused! She had no idea there was going to be a surprise party for her. + +All the guests sang the happy birthday and ate some cake. Cindy was so happy, she laughed and danced with all her friends. The surprise party for Cindy was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She was so excited one sunny day to go to the harbor. As she walked down to the harbor, Lucy blinked. Everything was so interesting to her! + +When she arrived to the harbor, Lucy saw all kinds of boats. Some were big and some were small. She blinked again, seeing the beautiful colors of the boats. There were even a few people swimming in the water. + +Lucy was so excited. She wanted to explore more, but she was too scared. Then, out of the corner of her eye, she saw a friendly seal. She blinked and the seal swam to her. + +The seal and Lucy soon became friends. They had so much fun swimming and playing together. + +After awhile, Lucy waved goodbye to her new friend. She left the harbor with a smile on her face and a jump in her step. She knew she would never forget her interesting trip to the harbor! +One morning, the sun began to rise. It was a beautiful sunrise with the sky filled with big, fluffy clouds. Martha was so eager to start the day. She took one last stretch and jumped out of bed. + +Martha went outside to her garden, looking for something new to test out. She saw a big tree, with a swing hanging from it. Martha was so excited, and without a second thought, she ran over and jumped onto the swing. + +She held onto the ropes and pushed off the ground. She was soaring through the air! She was so eager to do it again and she went higher and higher each time. Martha was having the time of her life! + +Eventually, Martha was so tired from all the swinging, she had to take a break. She sat in the warm morning sunshine and just enjoyed the moment. Martha had had a great morning already and the day had only just begun. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel who wanted to borrow a nut from the big tree. She asked the old tree if she could borrow a nut from its branches, but the tree said no. The squirrel was embarrassed and walked away with her head down. + +Suddenly, a bright blue bird flew down from the tree and said, "I have a nut I can give you." The squirrel was so happy, and thanked the bird. But then the bird said, "But I have a condition. You must first use your tail to pick up three feathers that have fallen out of my nest!" The squirrel said yes and scurried around to find the feathers. The bird was very pleased and gave her the nut. + +The little squirrel was so excited, she thanked the bird again and hurried away to eat her nut. After she was done, she brought the bird's feathers back and thanked the bird again. The bird was delighted and said that she could borrow a nut from the tree whenever she wanted. + +And from then on, whenever the little squirrel wanted a nut, she asked the tree, and the tree was kind enough to lend her one. The squirrel was so thankful and never forgot to return the loaned nut. +Once upon a time, there was a giant skull. It was so impressive that everyone stopped to admire it. The skull was so big and strong that it scared the birds away. + +The skull wanted to become smarter, so it asked the wind for help. The wind whispered something to the skull and it began to glow. + +Soon the skull became full of knowledge. It started to talk and it was so smart. Everyone was impressed! + +The skull told all sorts of stories, answered all sorts of questions, and even taught the children poems. Everyone loved the giant skull and they gathered around it to listen. + +The skull had become very special. It was now the wisest of all. +Once there was a clumsy plant that wanted to zoom. But it had trouble zooming and stumbled instead. The plant never gave up, though, and kept trying. One day, the plant was focusing really hard and with a great big effort, it managed to zoom. It zoomed faster and faster, until it zoomed away. It was so happy that it could zoom and finally explore the world. It zipped and zoomed around, and eventually it zoomed back home. The clumsy plant was so proud of itself, and it never stopped zooming again. +Once upon a time, there was a charming castle. In the castle, there was a beautiful shield. The shield glittered in the sun and was very special. + +One day, a naughty dragon came and tried to remove the shield from the wall. The dragon tugged and tugged, but it couldn't remove it. The shield was too strong for the dragon! + +The dragon got frustrated and started blowing fire at the shield, but it didn't work. Suddenly, a knight appeared and challenged the dragon to a fight. The knight was so brave and used his shield to protect the castle. + +After a big fight, the knight won and the dragon had to fly away. The shield stayed safe, and everyone was so happy! The castle was charming again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted a trophy. Her mom told her she needed to work hard if she wanted it. She worked really hard and practiced each day. + +One day she felt ready, so she set off on her adventure. She walked for a very long time until she arrived at a smooth lake. She looked around and saw a trophy that had been settled on the shore. She was so happy that she jumped up and down! + +She reached for the trophy and was surprised to find out it was made of gold. She couldn't believe it! She ran back home holding the trophy tight and told her mom all about her adventure. Her mom smiled and hugged her tight. + +The little girl kept the gold trophy safe and every time she looked at it she remembered the hard work she put in to get it. The trophy made her very happy and she was glad she set off on her adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Joe. Joe loved to win and was always dreaming of ways to be the best. + +One day, while walking in the park, Joe stumbled upon something buried in the ground. He dug it up and saw that it was a big jar of oil. Joe was so excited! He knew oil was something special and could make him a winner. + +Joe put the oil in a safe place in his house, and the next morning he made a plan. He cooked the oil in his kitchen and used it to make a healthy breakfast. + +Joe smeared the oil on his toast and ate it up. He felt better than ever and he knew he had won something special. Joe felt ready to take on the world and try to win more things. + +From that day on, Joe made sure to eat something healthy for breakfast. With the oil, he felt sure he could achieve his goals and keep winning. +Once there was a brave boy named Jack. He loved to explore and discover new things. +One day, Jack wanted to learn how to swim, so he asked his mom if she could teach him. +His mom thought this was a very brave idea, so she took him to the lake. +At first, Jack was scared to jump in, but his mom encouraged him so he jumped into the cool lake water. +The lake was so big and Jack wanted to explore it by swimming, so his mom gave him a little help and showed him how to use his arms and legs to move. +He splashed around for a little while and felt so free and happy that he didn't want to get out! +Finally, when it was bedtime, Jack's mom said it was time to go and he reluctantly agreed. +On their way home, Jack felt like he had learned something brave and new. He had learned how to soak in the lake and explore the deep blue water. +He couldn't wait to tell his friends about his great adventure! +Once there was a girl who was ready to wake up. She stretched her arms and opened her eyes. Suddenly she smelled something sweet. It was the smell of a fresh peach that was sitting on her bedside table. She was so excited to eat the peach! She grabbed it and bit into it. The sweet, juicy peach was delicious. She ate the whole peach and it made her feel happy and full. It was a perfect way to start her morning. She was ready for the day. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He liked to examine things and was very curious. One day he heard a noise outside his window. It was a rare sport he had never seen before! Jack wanted to examine it more closely so he went outside to have a look. + +He saw a flying machine, bright yellow with red wings. It flew high above the trees rapidly spinning in a circle. Jack was amazed! He walked closer and found an old man flying the machine. He flew slowly and asked Jack if he wanted to try it. + +Jack felt a bit scared but he wanted to try something so rare. He put on the helmet and it felt strange. He slowly lifted off the ground and soon he was flying high in the sky! Jack was so excited he shouted with joy! + +He flew around for a few minutes before coming back down to earth. He looked up at the sky, dreaming of flying again someday. Then he thanked the old man for giving him such an extraordinary experience. Jack ran home filled with joy and excitement from his rare sport. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream very much. One day, her mom put her favorite ice cream in the freezer. But when Lily wanted to eat it, she couldn't find it. She looked in the fridge, but it wasn't there. Then she remembered that her mom put it in the freezer. + +Lily went to the freezer and opened it. She saw the ice cream, but it was too hard to scoop. She tried and tried, but it wouldn't come out. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, her big brother came in. He saw that Lily needed help and was very helpful. He took the ice cream out of the freezer and let it sit for a little while. Then he scooped some for Lily and she was so happy. She ate it all up and refused to share with her brother. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a good dog, but he was always alone. One day, Max's owner took him for a walk. Max was happy to be outside, but he was sad because he was still alone. + +Suddenly, Max saw another dog. The other dog had a leash and was with its owner. Max wanted to play with the other dog, but he didn't know how to ask. "Look, a friend!" Max barked. The other dog's owner heard Max and said, "Do you want to play with my dog?" Max barked happily and wagged his tail. + +Max and the other dog played together for a long time. Max wasn't lonely anymore. When it was time to go home, Max's owner said, "I'm glad you made a friend, Max. You look happy." Max barked happily and wagged his tail again. He was happy to have a new friend. +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 mom asked her to clean up her toys and put them away in the toy box. Lily didn't want to do it, but she knew it was important to keep her room organized. + +Lily's mom looked at the clock and said, "It's time to clean up now, Lily." Lily said, "No, I don't want to clean up." Her mom said, "I know you don't want to, but we have to keep our room organized." Lily still disagreed and said, "I want to play more." + +Her mom said, "Let's make a deal. You can play for five more minutes, but then you have to clean up." Lily agreed and played for five more minutes. When the time was up, she put all her toys away in the toy box. Her mom said, "Great job, Lily! Your room looks so nice and organized now." Lily smiled and felt proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine, but she didn't like to share her toys with her friends. One day, Lily went to the park and saw a swing that was empty. She ran to the swing and sat down, but then she saw her friend Sarah looking sad. + +Lily thought about how she would feel if she was sad and nobody wanted to play with her. So, she got up from the swing and asked Sarah to play with her. They had so much fun together! + +Lily learned that it's important to share and be kind to others. She felt happy inside because she made her friend happy too. From that day on, Lily always made sure to seat her friends before herself and share her toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his football in the park. One day, he saw an unknown boy playing with a football too. Timmy was happy to have a new friend to play with. + +They played together for a while, but then the unknown boy had to go home. Timmy decided to make some hot chocolate to warm up. He got some milk and put it in a pot on the stove. He added some chocolate and began to stir it with a spoon. + +Soon, the hot chocolate was ready and Timmy enjoyed it while thinking about his new friend. He hoped he would see him again in the park soon. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow duck. The duck liked to slide in the pond. One day, the duck saw a ghost. The ghost was very scary and made the duck scared. The duck tried to slide away, but the ghost followed. + +The duck was very scared and didn't know what to do. Then, the duck remembered something its mother had said: "When you are scared, just quack for help." So, the duck quacked as loud as it could. + +Suddenly, all the other animals heard the duck's quacks and came to help. They chased the ghost away and made sure the duck was safe. The duck learned that it's okay to be scared sometimes, but it's important to ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean with his friends. One day, Nemo saw a jellyfish in the water. The jellyfish was very thick and looked scary. Nemo's friend said, "Don't go near the jellyfish, it could hurt you!" But Nemo wanted to be brave and said, "I want to become strong like the jellyfish!" + +Nemo swam closer to the jellyfish and tried to touch it. Suddenly, the jellyfish stung Nemo and he got very sick. Nemo's friends helped him get better, but Nemo learned a lesson. He realized that it is important to listen to his friends and not try to become something he is not. + +From that day on, Nemo was happy being a little fish and swimming with his friends. He knew that being himself was the best thing he could be. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Bun. Bun loved to hop and play with his friends. One day, while playing, Bun noticed that his zipper was broken. + +"Oh no!" said Bun. "My zipper is broken. How can I fix it?" + +Just then, his friend, a wise owl named Hoot, flew over and landed on a nearby branch. + +"Hello, Bun," said Hoot. "I see your zipper is broken. Don't worry, I can help you improve it." + +Hoot flew down and used his beak to fix Bun's zipper. + +"Wow, thank you, Hoot!" said Bun. "You're the best friend a bunny could ask for." + +From then on, Bun made sure to always check his zipper, and he knew that if it ever broke again, Hoot would be there to help him improve it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily found some tape and started to play with it. She put it all over her toys and her room. + +Her mom came in and said, "Lily, you need to clean up your room." + +Lily refused and said, "No, I don't want to." + +Mom said, "Lily, if you don't clean up your room, you won't be able to play with your toys anymore." + +Lily still refused and said, "No, I don't want to." + +The next day, Lily's toys were all stuck together with the tape. She couldn't play with them anymore. She felt sorry for not listening to her mom. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and clean up your mess. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat avocados for breakfast. One day, she dropped her avocado and it broke into many pieces. Lily was sad because she couldn't eat it anymore. + +Lily's mom told her not to worry and that they could pray to make it better. So, they held hands and prayed for the broken avocado to be fixed. Suddenly, the avocado started to glow and it became whole again! + +Lily was so happy and thanked her mom for teaching her to pray. From then on, whenever something was broken, she knew she could pray to make it better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her beautiful pink dress every day. One day, her mom asked her to help her cook on the stove. Lily was happy to help and put on her apron. + +As they cooked, Lily's mom said, "You look so beautiful in your apron, Lily." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy." + +After they finished cooking, Lily's dad came home and said, "What a delicious smell! Did you cook on the stove, Lily?" Lily proudly said, "Yes, Daddy. I helped Mommy cook on the stove." + +Everyone sat down to eat the yummy food Lily helped make. Lily felt happy and proud of herself for wearing her apron and helping her family cook on the stove. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy guns and show them to his friends. One day, Timmy found an incredible gun in his dad's closet. It was shiny and had lots of buttons. + +Timmy's friend, Billy, came over and Timmy showed him the incredible gun. Billy wanted to play with it too, but Timmy said no. Timmy's mom overheard them and told Timmy to put the gun away. + +Later that day, Timmy snuck back into his dad's closet and took the incredible gun out again. He pointed it at his toys and pretended to shoot them. Suddenly, the gun went off and Timmy fell to the ground. + +Timmy's mom heard the noise and ran to his room. She found Timmy lying on the ground with the incredible gun in his hand. Timmy had accidentally shot himself and was rushed to the hospital. Timmy's mom and dad were very sad and wished Timmy had listened to them. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird named Big Bird. Big Bird lived in a big tree in the forest. One day, Big Bird saw a little bird who was lost. The little bird said, "I can't find my momma. Can you help me?" Big Bird said, "Yes, I can help you. Let's sing a song and maybe your momma will hear us." So, Big Bird and the little bird sang a song together. Suddenly, the little bird saw her momma in sight and said, "There's my momma! Thank you, Big Bird!" And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her purple dress every day. One day, Lily's mom noticed that Lily had a worry on her face. She asked Lily what was wrong, and Lily said she was sad because her friends at school didn't like her purple dress. + +Lily's mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. You should always wear what makes you happy. It doesn't matter what other people think." Lily smiled and felt much better. + +The next day, Lily wore her purple dress to school again. Her friends saw how happy she looked and told her how pretty she looked. Lily was so happy that she didn't worry about what others thought anymore. She learned that it's important to be true to yourself and not let others name how you feel. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The little bird lived in a nest in a tree. One day, the little bird wanted to decorate its nest. It found some colorful leaves and twigs to make its nest pretty. The little bird worked hard to decorate its nest. When it was finished, the little bird was very happy. Its nest looked so pretty with all the decorations. The little bird loved its little nest very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max was very furry and loved to play in the grass. One day, Max decided to wander away from his home. He walked and walked until he found a little infant who was crying. Max licked the infant's face and made the baby stop crying. Max knew he had to help the infant find their home. So, Max picked up the infant in his mouth and carried them around until they found the baby's house. The baby's family was very happy to see their baby and gave Max a big hug. From that day on, Max and the infant became best friends and would often wander around together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike around the park. One day, she saw her mommy doing yoga on the grass. Lily wanted to try too! + +She asked her mommy if she could join in. Her mommy said yes and showed her how to do the poses. Lily tried her best and felt happy when she could do them right. + +After they finished, they lay on the grass and looked up at the clear blue sky. Lily felt so relaxed and happy. She knew she wanted to do yoga with her mommy again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to have a picnic. + +Lily's mommy packed some sandwiches for them to eat. "What's in the sandwiches?" asked Lily's friend, Timmy. "They include tuna fish," replied Lily's mommy. + +As they were eating, they saw a big dog running towards them. Everyone was scared, except for Lily. She bravely stood up and shouted, "Go away, dog!" The dog got scared and ran away. + +After that, Lily's friends all said, "Wow, you are so brave!" Lily smiled and felt proud of herself. They continued to enjoy their picnic and had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but sometimes the weather was too hot or too cold. One day, Timmy's mom said, "We need to hurry and go to the store before it starts raining." + +Timmy didn't like the rain, but he loved going to the store with his mom. They got in the car and drove to the store. When they got there, Timmy saw a big puddle in the parking lot. He wanted to jump in it, but his mom said, "Not today, Timmy. We need to hurry and get inside before the rain starts." + +As they were walking through the store, Timmy saw a toy he really wanted. He asked his mom if he could have it, but she said, "Not today, Timmy. We need to hurry and get home before the rain starts." + +When they got home, Timmy's mom made him some hot cocoa and they watched the rain from the window. Timmy was happy they made it home before the rain started. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. Many people came to watch the race. An elderly man came too. He was very old but still wanted to see the race. He sat down and watched. + +Suddenly, a little boy entered the race. He was so excited to run. He had been practicing for weeks. The race began and the little boy ran very fast. He ran past everyone and won the race! + +The elderly man clapped and cheered for the little boy. He was so happy for him. The little boy felt proud of himself and was happy that the elderly man saw him win. They both smiled and enjoyed the rest of the day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big dancer. She was very huge and loved to dance. One day, she went to her kitchen to mix some yummy cake batter. She got out her bowl and spoon and started to mix the ingredients together. + +As she was mixing, she started to dance around the kitchen. She spun and twirled, moving her arms and legs to the beat of the music in her head. The batter started to mix and swirl around in the bowl with her. + +When she was finished, she put the cake in the oven to bake. While it was cooking, she continued to dance around the kitchen. She was so happy and loved to dance and mix things together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her cat named Mittens. One day, Lily's mom came home smelling like perfume. Lily asked her mom why she smelled so good. Her mom said she put on perfume because she wanted to smell nice. Lily thought the perfume smelled pretty too. + +Later that day, Lily's cat Mittens knocked over her tower of blocks. Lily got upset because she worked hard to build it. She needed her mom to help her put the blocks back up. Her mom came and helped her, and Lily felt better. + +Before bed, Lily's mom put on more perfume. Lily told her mom that she liked the way she smelled. Her mom smiled and gave Lily a hug. Lily fell asleep feeling happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the birds outside her window every morning. One day, she saw a bird with a bright red feather and it made her smile. + +Lily's mom asked her to help clean up her toys, but she was too tired. She decided to take a nap instead. While she was sleeping, her mom watched over her and made sure she was safe. + +When Lily woke up, she felt happy and energetic. She ran outside to play and smiled as she felt the warm sun on her face. She watched the birds again and felt grateful for the simple things in life. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play sport with his friends. They would run and kick a ball together. One day, Timmy was running very fast and he fell down. His friends stopped playing to help him. Timmy was lucky that he didn't hurt himself too much. + +After they helped Timmy up, they decided to play a different sport. They played a game where they threw a ball to each other. Timmy was having so much fun! But then, it started to rain. They had to stop playing and go inside. Timmy was sad that they had to stop playing, but he was happy that he had such good friends who cared about him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her blanket very much. She took it everywhere she went, even to bed. One day, she was playing outside and she saw her friend, Timmy, riding his bike. She wanted to ride too so she asked Timmy if she could borrow his bike. Timmy said yes, but only if she gave him her blanket. + +Lily didn't want to give up her blanket, but she really wanted to ride the bike. So, she gave Timmy her blanket and he gave her the bike. Lily rode the bike very fast, she loved the speed. But then, she lost control and fell off the bike. She hurt herself badly and cried for her blanket. + +Timmy came over and saw that Lily was hurt. He felt bad for being selfish and taking her blanket. He gave it back to her and helped her up. Lily learned that it's not worth giving up something you love for a temporary thrill. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to help with the dishwasher. Lily was very excited to help. + +Her mommy showed her how to put the dishes inside the dishwasher. Lily was very careful because some of the dishes were fragile and could break easily. She put them inside very gently. + +When they were done, her mommy asked her to release the soap into the dishwasher. Lily carefully poured it inside and closed the dishwasher. She was proud of herself for helping her mommy. From that day on, she loved helping with the dishwasher. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a restless night and woke up feeling tired. He went to the kitchen to eat breakfast but spilled his milk all over the table. His mommy gave him a cloth to wipe up the mess. Timmy wiped and wiped until the table was clean. + +Later that day, Timmy went to the park with his friends. They played on the swings and climbed on the jungle gym. Timmy's friend, Billy, had a shiny chain around his neck. Timmy thought it was cool and asked to see it. Billy let Timmy hold the chain for a little while before taking it back. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy went back home. He was still feeling restless and couldn't settle down. His mommy suggested they read a story together. Timmy picked out his favorite book and snuggled up with his mommy. As she read, Timmy felt himself getting sleepy. He closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep, feeling much better. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and sing songs. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a bird flying in the sky. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, can you teach me how to fly like a bird?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I can't teach you how to fly, but I can teach you how to be silent like a bird." + +Lily was confused and asked, "What is silence?" + +Her mom explained, "Silence is when you don't make any noise. Just like birds, they are silent when they fly." + +Lily tried to be silent like a bird and it was so much fun! She felt like she was flying with the birds. From that day on, Lily loved to be silent and watch the birds fly in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and watch things grow. He had a little garden where he would plant seeds and watch them grow into big plants. + +One day, Timmy's mom gave him a package. It was wrapped in shiny paper and had a big bow on top. Timmy was so excited to open it! He tore off the paper and inside was a toy car. + +But then, the sky turned gloomy and it started to rain. Timmy was sad because he couldn't play outside anymore. But then he remembered his garden and how the rain would help his plants grow. So, he went outside and watched the rain make everything grow bigger and stronger. + +Timmy was happy again because he knew that even on gloomy days, things can still grow and become beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He had a friend named monkey. They liked to play together in the jungle. One day, they found a large photo of themselves. They wanted to keep the photo, so they put it in a safe place. Whenever they looked at the photo, they felt happy and remembered their fun times together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pasta, especially with tomato sauce. One day, she went to the park to play with her friend, Tommy. While playing, they saw a big, interesting bird in the sky. + +Tommy said, "Wow, that bird is so cool! I wish I could fly like it." + +Lily replied, "Yeah, but we can't fly. We have to be careful not to get hurt." + +They played for a while longer, but then they saw a big storm coming. Lily said, "We should go home now. We don't want to get wet or prevent our parents from worrying." + +Tommy agreed, and they started to walk home. But as they were walking, a strong wind blew a big tree branch down on top of them. They were hurt badly and had to go to the hospital. + +Sadly, they learned that they would never be able to play like they used to again. Lily wished they had listened to her and gone home earlier to prevent the accident. From then on, they always remembered to be careful and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the dark. One night, she heard a sound. It was an owl! She was lucky to hear it because owls are very quiet. + +Lily said, "Hello, owl! Do you want to play with me?" + +The owl said, "No, I am looking for food. I am very hungry." + +Lily said, "Oh no! That's not good. You can eat the mice in the field." + +But the owl said, "No, I want to eat you!" + +Lily was scared and ran away. She learned that it's not always safe to talk to strangers, even if they are animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red dress and a red bow in her hair. One day, she was playing with her friend, a little boy named Max. They were playing with a ball when suddenly, Max's dog came running towards them. + +The dog had a big nose and Lily was a little scared. Max said, "Don't worry, he won't bite you." But then, the dog suddenly jumped and bit Lily's nose! Lily started crying and Max felt bad. "I'm sorry, I didn't know he would do that," he said. + +Lily's mom came to see what happened and saw her red nose. She cleaned it and put a band-aid on it. "It's okay, it will get better soon," she said. Lily felt better and forgave Max's dog. They continued playing but this time, they made sure to stay away from the dog's teeth! +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim in the ocean with his friends. One day, they saw a big wave coming and decided to dive under it. Fin was a great diver and swam very fast. + +After they swam for a while, they saw a bottle with a note inside. The note had a spell on it that said, "Find the treasure at the bottom of the sea." Fin and his friends were so excited to find the treasure. They searched and searched until they found a big chest. + +When they opened the chest, they found a disgusting smell. It was a pile of old seaweed! They all laughed and swam away, happy to have found the treasure, even if it was a little bit yucky. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her favorite toy, a shiny red yo-yo. She would make it go up and down, up and down, in a loop-de-loop. + +One day, Lily's dad gave her a challenge. He said, "Let's see how many times you can make the yo-yo go up and down in a row. If you can do it 10 times, I'll give you a surprise." Lily was excited and started to play. She made the yo-yo go up and down, up and down, and soon she reached 10 times. + +Her dad said, "Wow, you did it! You have increased your yo-yo skills." He gave her a fine reward, a new yo-yo with a sparkly design. From that day on, Lily practiced every day and became a yo-yo champion. She never forgot the joy of making the yo-yo go up and down, up and down, in a loop-de-loop. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear. He was always angry and didn't like to play with his friends. One day, his friends decided to make him a cake to cheer him up. They worked together to mix the batter and bake the cake. When it was ready, they brought it to the grumpy bear's house. + +The bear was surprised and didn't know what to say. He took a big bite of the cake and it was delicious! He smiled and nodded his head. The bear's friends were happy to see him happy and they all played together. From that day on, the grumpy bear wasn't so grumpy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a cute and adorable puppy named Max. Max loved to wander around the park and play with his ball. One day, while he was wandering, he saw a big stack of bones. Max got so excited and started to jump up and down. + +Suddenly, a mean dog named Spike came along and wanted to take all the bones for himself. Max didn't want to fight, so he tried to talk to Spike. "Please don't take all the bones. Let's share them," Max said. Spike didn't listen and started to growl. + +Max didn't want to give up, so he thought of a plan. He went to all the other dogs in the park and asked them to help him. Together, they stood up to Spike and told him that sharing is important. Spike finally listened and they all shared the bones together. Max learned that even though someone might be mean, it's always good to stand up for what is right and to share with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to class because she had lots of friends there. One day, Lily woke up late and her mom told her to hurry up or she would be late for class. + +Lily got dressed quickly and ran to class. When she got there, her teacher said they were going to read a thick book about animals. Lily was so excited! She loved animals. + +During class, Lily's friend Tommy whispered to her, "I have a surprise for you after class." Lily was so curious, she couldn't wait for class to be over. + +Finally, class was over and Lily rushed to find Tommy. But as she turned the corner, she slipped on a banana peel and fell down. She hurt her leg badly and had to go to the hospital. Lily missed school for weeks and never found out what Tommy's surprise was. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and sweets all day long. Her mom always told her to brush her teeth before bed, but Lily never listened. + +One day, Lily woke up with a big pain in her head. She cried and cried, but the pain wouldn't go away. Her mom took her to the dentist, and the dentist said that Lily's teeth were spoiled because she didn't brush them well. + +Lily had to get her teeth fixed, and it was very scary. But after that, she remembered to brush her teeth every day and night. She never wanted to feel that pain in her head again. From that day on, Lily learned that taking care of her teeth was very important, and she never forgot it. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Blue. Blue had a best friend named Red who was also a birdie. They liked to fly together and sing songs. + +One day, Blue and Red got separated while they were flying. Blue got worried because she couldn't find Red. She searched high and low, but Red was nowhere to be found. + +Suddenly, Blue saw a big tree with lots of leaves. She flew towards it and found Red sitting on a branch. They were both so happy to see each other again! They hugged and sang a song together. From that day on, they made sure to always fly together so they wouldn't get separated again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help in the kitchen. She gave her a bottle of oil and told her to pour it in the pan. + +Lily tried to pour the oil, but it was hard for her to do it. She said, "Mommy, this bottle is so hard to open!" Her mom replied, "Just twist it a little harder, sweetie." + +After pouring the oil, Lily's mom started to cook dinner. Lily watched her and clapped her hands when the food was ready. She said, "Yay! Dinner is ready! Thank you, mommy!" They sat down to eat and enjoyed their delicious meal together. +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy named Max. Max had a soft and fluffy fur that everyone loved to pet. One day, Max went for a walk in the park with his owner. While walking, Max stumbled upon a beautiful flower. The flower was very attractive and had a sweet smell. Max's owner picked the flower and put it in her hair. Max was happy to see his owner looking so pretty. As they continued their walk, Max stumbled again, but this time he didn't fall. He wagged his tail and continued to enjoy the beautiful day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Timmy found a shiny penny in the snow. He was so excited and showed it to his friend, Billy. + +Billy said, "Wow, that's a lucky penny! Let's go show it to our other friends." + +Timmy and Billy walked through the snow to meet their friends. It was very icy and they had to be careful not to slip. When they finally met their friends, they all admired the penny. + +But then, Timmy accidentally dropped the penny and it fell down a drain. Timmy was very sad and started to cry. + +Billy said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can find more pennies. Let's go look for some more." + +But Timmy was too upset and just wanted to go home. He learned that sometimes, even when you find something special, you can lose it just as quickly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat cereal from her favorite bowl. One day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to go to the park. Lily was very excited and said yes. + +At the park, Lily saw a big scary dog. She felt fearful and wanted to go home. But her mom had a plan. She took out Lily's favorite toy and threw it far away. The dog ran after the toy and Lily and her mom quickly ran to the car and drove home. + +When they got home, Lily's mom gave her a big hug and told her how brave she was. Lily felt happy and proud of herself. She ate her cereal from her favorite bowl and went to bed, dreaming of all the fun adventures she would have with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat toast for breakfast every day. One morning, she asked her mom if she could have some jam on her toast. Her mom said, "Of course, Lily. I permit you to have jam on your toast today." + +Lily was so happy and ate her toast with jam. After breakfast, she wanted to go play outside, but it was raining. She felt restless and didn't know what to do. So, she asked her mom if she could watch a movie instead. Her mom said, "Yes, Lily. You can rest and watch a movie until the rain stops." + +Lily felt much better and watched her favorite movie. When the rain stopped, she ran outside to play with her friends. She told them all about her delicious toast with jam and how her mom permitted her to have it. Her friends thought it sounded yummy and wanted to try it too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but she was always scared of ghosts. Her mommy told her that ghosts weren't real, but Lily was still afraid. + +One day, Lily was playing in the park when she saw a persistent little dog. The dog kept following her around and wouldn't leave her alone. Lily didn't know what to do, so she decided to lie down on the ground and pretend to be a statue. + +As she lay there, she saw something move out of the corner of her eye. She turned her head and saw a ghost! She was so scared that she started to cry. But then the persistent little dog started barking at the ghost, and it disappeared. + +From that day on, Lily wasn't as scared of ghosts anymore. She realized that sometimes things that seem scary aren't really scary at all. And she was grateful for the persistent little dog that helped her see that. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lot of toys, but they were all over the place. One day, Lily decided to organize her toys. She put her dolls in one box, her cars in another, and her blocks in a third. + +Lily was very proud of herself for organizing her toys. She thought they looked very neat and tidy. But then her friend came over to play. Her friend didn't like how Lily had organized her toys. She said that Lily's dolls should be with her cars and her blocks should be with her dolls. + +Lily didn't know what to do. She didn't want her friend to judge her for the way she organized her toys. She felt very sad and didn't want to play anymore. + +In the end, Lily's friend went home and Lily was left alone with her toys. She felt very modest and didn't want to show her toys to anyone anymore. She wished she had never tried to organize them in the first place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to paint. She had a favorite color, and it was purple. She would paint everything purple, even the sky and the trees. One day, Lily woke up early and went to the park to paint. She was so excited to make everything purple. + +While she was painting, a little boy came up to her and asked if he could paint with her. Lily became very happy and let him join. They painted together for hours, and Lily realized that it was more fun to share her passion with others than to keep it to herself. + +From that day on, Lily became a kinder and happier person. She learned that sharing her love for purple with others made her feel even more joy. And every time she woke up to paint, she would think of the little boy and how they painted together in the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jump on her bed and play with her toys. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, let's go outside and play. Look at the rainbow in the sky!" Lily was so happy and said, "Yay, let's go!" + +When they got outside, Lily saw a big rainbow in the sky. It was so pretty with lots of colors. Lily said, "Wow, Mommy, the rainbow is so fine!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is." + +Lily and her mom played in the park and jumped on the swings. Lily said, "I love playing with you, Mommy." Her mom replied, "I love playing with you too, Lily." And they continued to play and have fun under the rainbow in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the beach with her family. One day, they went to the big ocean. Lily was scared of the waves because they were very big. But her mommy held her hand and said, "Don't be scared, Lily. The ocean is fun!" + +Lily saw some kids splashing in the water and she wanted to join them. She felt brave and decided to try it too. She ran towards the water and started to splash with her feet. It was so much fun! She laughed and smiled and felt very happy. + +From that day on, Lily was no longer scared of the ocean. She loved to play in the water and splash with her friends. She even learned how to swim and had lots of fun adventures in the big blue ocean. +Lila and Ben were restless. They wanted to go outside and play, but it was raining. The rain made loud noises on the roof and the windows. They could not see the sun or the birds. + +"Mom, can we go outside?" Lila asked. + +"No, sweetie, it's too wet and cold. You might get sick," Mom said. + +"Can we watch TV?" Ben asked. + +"No, honey, you watched enough TV this morning. Why don't you play with your toys or read a book?" Mom said. + +Lila and Ben sighed. They did not want to play with their toys or read a book. They wanted to do something fun and new. + +They looked around the kitchen. They saw a big bottle of sauce on the counter. Mom was making spaghetti for lunch. They had an idea. + +"Mom, can we help you cook?" Lila asked. + +"Sure, that would be nice. You can stir the sauce for me," Mom said. + +She gave them a big spoon and a small pot. She poured some sauce into the pot and put it on the stove. She turned on the heat. + +"Be careful, it's hot. Don't touch the stove or the pot. Just stir the sauce slowly and gently," Mom said. + +Lila and Ben nodded. They took turns stirring the sauce. They smelled the tomatoes and the herbs. They saw the bubbles and the steam. They felt the warmth and the movement. They smiled and laughed. + +They were not restless anymore. They were happy and helpful. They liked cooking with Mom. They could not wait to eat the spaghetti. They hoped the rain would stop soon. They wanted to go outside and play. But for now, they enjoyed stirring the sauce. +Sara and Ben are playing in the snow. They want to make an igloo. They roll big balls of snow and stack them together. They make a hole for the door. They are happy with their igloo. + +But then a big dog comes. The dog is filthy. He has mud and dirt on his fur. He sees the igloo and thinks it is a toy. He runs to the igloo and jumps on it. He breaks the snow balls and makes a mess. + +Sara and Ben are angry and sad. They shout at the dog. "Go away, dog! You are bad! You ruined our igloo!" The dog does not listen. He barks and wags his tail. He thinks they are playing with him. + +Sara and Ben have an idea. They make a snowball and throw it at the dog. The dog likes the snowball. He tries to catch it with his mouth. He runs after the snowball. Sara and Ben make more snowballs and throw them far away. The dog chases the snowballs and leaves the igloo alone. + +Sara and Ben are smart. They fix their igloo. They make it stronger and bigger. They are happy again. They go inside the igloo and have fun. They say to each other, "We did it! We made a nice igloo!" They smile and hug. +Sara and Ben like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make a row of cars on the floor and pretend they are driving to the park. + +"Beep beep!" Sara says as she moves her red car. "I am going fast!" + +"Beep beep!" Ben repeats as he moves his blue car. "I am going faster!" + +They laugh and have fun. They make noises for their cars and pretend they see animals and trees on the way. + +But then, Sara sees a bright yellow car on the shelf. She wants to play with it. She stops her red car and reaches for the yellow car. + +"Hey, that's my car!" Ben says. He stops his blue car and grabs the yellow car. "You have your own car!" + +"No, I want this car!" Sara says. She pulls the yellow car. "It is bright and pretty!" + +They start to fight over the yellow car. They tug and shout and cry. They forget about their row of cars on the floor. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Sara and Ben fighting over the yellow car. She sees the row of cars on the floor. + +"Stop, stop!" Mom says. She takes the yellow car from them. "Why are you fighting? You have so many cars to play with. You can share and take turns." + +She gives the yellow car to Sara and tells her to play with it for a while. Then she gives the red car to Ben and tells him to play with it for a while. She tells them to say sorry to each other and be nice. + +"Sorry, Ben," Sara says. + +"Sorry, Sara," Ben repeats. + +They hug and smile. They go back to their row of cars on the floor. They play with their cars and pretend they are driving to the park. + +"Beep beep!" Sara says as she moves her yellow car. + +"Beep beep!" Ben repeats as he moves his red car. + +They laugh and have fun. They make noises for their cars and pretend they see animals and trees on the way. They are happy and share. Mom is happy too. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the big building where they live. There is an elevator in the building. The elevator can go up and down very fast. + +One day, Anna and Ben want to go to the roof. They press the button for the elevator. The elevator comes and they get in. They press the button for the roof. The elevator starts to go up. + +But then, something bad happens. The elevator makes a loud noise and stops. Anna and Ben are scared. They do not know what to do. They press the buttons, but nothing happens. They shout, but no one hears them. + +Anna and Ben have a dog. His name is Spot. Spot is loyal. He always follows them. He sees them get in the elevator. He waits for them to come back. But they do not come back. He hears them shout. He barks. + +Spot runs to the stairs. He climbs the stairs very fast. He finds the door to the roof. He pushes the door with his nose. He goes to the roof. He sees a big red button. The button says "help". He presses the button with his paw. + +The button makes a loud sound. It tells someone that Anna and Ben need help. Someone comes and fixes the elevator. The elevator starts to go up again. Anna and Ben are happy. They see the door open. They see Spot. They hug him. They say "thank you, Spot. You are loyal. You are our hero." +Ben and Mia liked to play in the woods behind their house. They liked to climb trees, find bugs, and make forts with sticks and leaves. One day, they saw a big log that looked like a good place to hide. They ran to the log and tried to move it, but it was too heavy. + +"Let's pull it together," Ben said. "Maybe we can make it roll." + +"Okay," Mia said. They both grabbed one end of the log and pulled as hard as they could. The log did not move. + +They pulled again. And again. And again. But the log did not budge. + +They were about to give up when they heard a voice from the other side of the log. + +"Hello, children. What are you doing?" + +They looked up and saw an elderly man with a long beard and a hat. He was smiling at them. + +"We're trying to pull this log," Ben said. + +"Why do you want to pull it?" the man asked. + +"We want to make a fort," Mia said. + +The man nodded. "I see. Well, I have a secret for you. This log is not just a log. It's a magic log. It can grant you one wish, if you know how to ask." + +Ben and Mia gasped. They had never heard of a magic log before. + +"Really?" Ben asked. + +"Really," the man said. "But you have to be careful what you wish for. Sometimes, you get more than you bargained for." + +He winked at them and walked away, leaving them alone with the log. + +Ben and Mia looked at each other. They wondered what they should wish for. They thought of all the things they wanted: toys, candy, a puppy, a trip to the zoo. + +They decided to wish for something they both liked. + +They leaned close to the log and whispered: + +"We wish for a big cake!" + +They waited for a moment, but nothing happened. + +They whispered again: + +"We wish for a big cake!" + +Still nothing. + +They shouted: + +"WE WISH FOR A BIG CAKE!" + +Suddenly, the log shook and cracked. A huge cake popped out of it, landing on top of them. It was bigger than they were. It had frosting, sprinkles, candles, and a sign that said: + +"Happy Birthday, Ben and Mia!" + +They were surprised and happy. They had forgotten that it was their birthday. They thanked the log and started to eat the cake. + +They did not notice that the log was smiling too. It had granted their wish, but it had also played a trick on them. It had made the cake so big that they could not finish it. It had made the cake so sweet that they got a tummy ache. It had made the cake so messy that they got sticky and dirty. + +The log was a magic log, but it was also a naughty log. It liked to pull pranks on people who tried to pull it. It had done this many times before, and it would do it again. + +The end. +Tom and Jen like to play in the park. They see a big machine near the pond. The machine has a long arm and a big bucket. It can dig and move dirt. Tom and Jen want to see the machine up close. + +They run to the machine and climb on it. They push the buttons and pull the levers. The machine makes loud noises and moves. The arm swings and the bucket dumps. Tom and Jen laugh and have fun. + +But they do not see the man who drives the machine. He is away for a minute. He comes back and sees the children on his machine. He is angry and scared. He yells at them to get off. He runs to the machine and tries to stop it. + +But it is too late. The machine is out of control. The arm hits the pond and makes a big splash. The water is cold and deep. The machine falls into the pond with Tom and Jen. They scream and cry. They cannot swim. They sink and drown. The man cannot help them. He is sad and sorry. The machine is black and broken. The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars and dolls. One day, they see a big yellow taxi outside their house. They want to ride in the taxi. + +"Can we borrow the taxi?" Lily asks her mom. + +"No, sweetie, the taxi is not ours. It belongs to someone else. We have to ask first," her mom says. + +"Who can we ask?" Ben wonders. + +"Let's go and see if the driver is here," her mom suggests. + +They walk to the taxi and see a man sitting inside. He is wearing a hat and a badge. + +"Hello, sir. We are Lily and Ben. We like your taxi. Can we ride in it for a little bit?" Lily asks politely. + +The driver smiles and nods. He opens the door and lets them in. + +"Sure, kids. You can borrow my taxi for a little bit. But you have to be good and listen to me, okay?" he says. + +"Okay!" Lily and Ben say. + +The driver starts the engine and drives around the block. He shows them the meter, the radio, and the horn. Lily and Ben have fun in the taxi. They pretend to be passengers and drivers. They thank the driver for letting them borrow his taxi. + +"You're welcome, kids. You are very good and polite. I hope you enjoyed the ride," the driver says. + +"We did! Thank you, sir!" Lily and Ben say. + +They wave goodbye to the driver and run back to their mom. They hug her and tell her about their adventure. + +"That sounds like fun. I'm glad you had a good time. But remember, always ask before you borrow something, okay?" their mom says. + +"Okay, mom. We will," Lily and Ben say. + +They go inside and play with their cars and dolls. They are happy. +Lily liked to look at the stars at night. They were bright and shiny and made her happy. She had a big window in her room where she could see them. Sometimes she wished she could touch them and play with them. + +One night, she saw a star that was different from the others. It was green and very big. It moved across the sky very fast. Lily was curious and excited. She wanted to see it better. She ran to the window and opened it. She leaned out and waved at the green star. + +The green star saw Lily and waved back. It came closer and closer to her window. Lily was not afraid. She smiled and said hello. The green star was friendly and said hello too. It told Lily its name was Zee and it came from far away. It said it was looking for a friend to play with. + +Lily said she would be Zee's friend and asked if it wanted to come in. Zee said yes and flew into Lily's room. It was warm and soft and sparkled. Lily hugged Zee and said it was the most beautiful star she had ever seen. Zee hugged Lily and said she was the most kind and brave girl it had ever met. + +They played together all night. They told stories and sang songs and made pictures with Zee's light. They had so much fun that they forgot about the time. When the sun came up, Zee said it had to go back to its home. Lily was sad and asked if it would come back. Zee said it would always remember Lily and visit her again. It gave Lily a kiss and a gift. It was a small green star that shone in Lily's hand. It said it was a part of Zee and it would always be with Lily. + +Lily thanked Zee and said goodbye. She watched Zee fly away and waved until it was out of sight. She felt happy and proud. She had made a new friend that was not ordinary at all. She put the green star on her pillow and went to sleep. She dreamed of Zee and the stars. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big blue slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Sam says. + +"OK!" Mia says. + +They run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They have fun. They laugh and shout. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a big dog. The dog is barking. The dog is running to the slide. + +"Look! A dog!" Mia says. + +"Uh-oh!" Sam says. + +They are scared. They do not like the dog. They do not want the dog to chase them. + +"Stay here!" Sam says to Mia. He holds her hand. + +"OK!" Mia says. + +They stay on the slide. They do not move. They hope the dog will go away. + +The dog comes to the slide. He sniffs the slide. He looks at Sam and Mia. He wags his tail. He is not angry. He is friendly. + +"Hi, dog!" Sam says. + +"Hi, hi!" the dog says. He licks Sam's face. + +Sam and Mia are not scared anymore. They are happy. They like the dog. They pet the dog. + +"Can we play with you?" Mia asks the dog. + +"Yes, yes!" the dog says. He barks. + +They play with the dog. They throw a ball. They run and catch. They have more fun. They are great friends. +Sam likes to play with his toy train. He has a big track that goes around his room. He puts his train on the track and pushes a button. The train makes a loud noise and moves fast. Sam smiles and claps his hands. + +One day, Sam sees something new on his train. There is a small hole on the top of the engine. He sees white smoke coming out of the hole. He wonders what it is. He asks his mom, who is reading a book on the couch. + +"Mom, what is this?" Sam points to the smoke. + +"That is steam, Sam. It is water that is very hot and turns into gas. Your train has a steam engine. It uses water and fire to make power." Mom explains. + +"Wow, that is cool! Can I show you how it works?" Sam asks. + +"Sure, Sam. Show me your train." Mom says. + +Sam runs to his train and pushes the button again. The train makes a loud noise and moves fast. The steam comes out of the hole and makes a trail behind the train. Sam shows his mom how the train can go on the bridge, under the tunnel, and around the curve. He is very proud of his train. + +Mom watches Sam and smiles. She likes his train too. She sees that the train is brown and has a number on the side. She reads the number to Sam. + +"Your train is number five, Sam. That is a good number. Do you know what else is five?" Mom asks. + +Sam thinks for a moment. He holds up his hand and counts his fingers. + +"One, two, three, four, five. I have five fingers, Mom!" Sam says. + +"That's right, Sam. You have five fingers. And you are five years old too. You are a big boy. And you have a big train." Mom says. + +Sam hugs his mom and says, "Thank you, Mom. I love you. And I love my train. It is the best train ever." +Ben and Lily were at their aunt's house for the weekend. They liked their aunt, but they did not like her dog. Her dog was big and loud and mean. He barked at them and chased them and tried to bite them. He was a terrible dog. + +One day, their aunt had to go out for a while. She told Ben and Lily to stay inside and watch TV. She said she would be back soon. She locked the dog in the backyard. Ben and Lily were happy. They went to the living room and turned on the TV. They found a show with funny animals and songs. They laughed and sang along. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. They looked out the window and saw the dog. He had broken the fence and escaped from the backyard. He was running towards the house. He looked angry and hungry. Ben and Lily were scared. They ran to the door and locked it. They hoped the dog would not break the door too. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. "The dog is coming! The dog is coming!" + +They heard a car in the driveway. It was their aunt. She had come back. She saw the dog and the broken fence. She grabbed a stick and ran to the door. She opened the door and shooed the dog away. She hugged Ben and Lily and brought them inside. + +"I'm so sorry, kids," she said. "That dog is terrible. I'm going to take him to the shelter tomorrow. Are you OK?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They were OK, but they were still shaking. They did not want to watch the dog anymore. They wanted to watch TV. They wanted to watch something nice and calm and happy. They wanted to watch their aunt. She was nice and calm and happy. She was a good aunt. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play games. They were very competitive and always wanted to win. One day, they found a big box in the living room. It had a bow and a tag that said "For Lily and Max, a surprise from Mom and Dad". + +"What do you think is in the box?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe it's a toy or a book or a puzzle," Max said. + +"Let's open it and see," Lily said. + +They ripped off the bow and the paper and lifted the lid. Inside the box, there was a fluffy white kitten with blue eyes. It looked at them and meowed. + +"Awww, it's so cute!" Lily said. She reached out to pet the kitten. + +"Wait, I want to pet it first!" Max said. He pushed Lily's hand away and grabbed the kitten. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Lily said. She tried to take the kitten back. + +"Mine, mine, mine!" Max said. He held the kitten tight and ignored Lily. + +The kitten did not like being squeezed and scratched. It hissed and bit Max's finger. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Max said. He dropped the kitten and cried. + +Lily picked up the kitten and hugged it gently. She said sorry to the kitten and gave it a kiss. + +"Are you okay, Max?" Lily asked. + +Max stopped crying and looked at Lily and the kitten. He felt sorry for being mean and greedy. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Max said. "Can we share the kitten?" + +Lily smiled and nodded. She handed the kitten to Max and said, "Here, you can pet it now. But be nice and gentle." + +Max took the kitten and stroked its fur. He said sorry to the kitten and gave it a kiss. + +"Thank you, Lily," Max said. "You are a good sister." + +They both smiled and hugged each other and the kitten. They decided to name the kitten Snowy and share it as their new friend. They thanked Mom and Dad for the surprise and played with Snowy happily. +Lily did not like to clean her hair. She thought it was boring and hard. She liked to play with her toys and watch cartoons. But her mom said she had to clean her hair every night before bed. + +One gloomy day, Lily was playing with her dolls when her mom called her. "Lily, it's time to clean your hair. Come to the bathroom, please." + +Lily made a face and said, "No, mom, I don't want to. Can I play a little more?" + +Her mom shook her head and said, "No, Lily, you have to. Your hair is dirty and messy. If you don't clean it, you will get bugs and germs in it. And it will smell bad. Do you want that?" + +Lily wrinkled her nose and said, "No, mom, I don't want that. But I don't like the shampoo. It makes my eyes sting and my hair feel funny." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I have a surprise for you, Lily. I bought a new shampoo for you. It smells like strawberries and it is gentle for your eyes and hair. Do you want to try it?" + +Lily's eyes lit up and she said, "Yes, mom, I want to try it. Can I smell it?" + +Her mom nodded and said, "Sure, Lily, you can smell it. Come with me to the bathroom and we will clean your hair together. It will be fun and easy." + +Lily took her mom's hand and followed her to the bathroom. She smelled the shampoo and said, "Mmm, it smells good, mom. Like candy. Can I put it on my hair?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, Lily, you can put it on your hair. I will help you. First, we have to wet your hair with water. Then, we have to squeeze some shampoo on your palm and rub it on your hair. Then, we have to rinse it with water again. And then, we have to dry it with a towel. And then, we are done." + +Lily did as her mom said and cleaned her hair with the new shampoo. She liked how it smelled and how it made her hair soft and shiny. She did not cry or fuss. She even giggled when her mom made bubbles with the shampoo. + +When they were done, her mom hugged her and said, "Good job, Lily. You cleaned your hair very well. I'm proud of you. You are a big girl now." + +Lily hugged her mom back and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love my new shampoo. Can I use it again tomorrow?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, Lily, you can use it again tomorrow. And every night. But now, it's time for bed. Let's go to your room and read a story." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. Let's go. But can I bring my dolls with me?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, Lily. You can bring your dolls with you. They can listen to the story too." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yay, mom. That sounds fun. I like stories. And I like you. And I like my hair." +Anna loved to play with her trumpet. She liked to make loud noises and pretend she was in a band. She did not care if her trumpet bothered anyone else. She thought it was fun. + +One day, she took her trumpet to the park. She saw some children playing on the swings and slides. She wanted to join them, but she did not ask nicely. She just blew her trumpet in their ears and said, "Move! I want to play here!" + +The children did not like Anna. They felt uncomfortable and scared. They ran away from her and did not want to be her friends. Anna was sad and lonely. She did not understand why they did not like her. + +A kind lady saw Anna and came to talk to her. She said, "Hello, little girl. Why are you playing alone? Don't you want to make friends?" + +Anna said, "I do, but they don't like me. They run away from me when I play my trumpet." + +The lady said, "Maybe they don't like your trumpet because it is too loud and rude. It hurts their ears and makes them feel bad. If you want to make friends, you have to be nice and respectful. You have to share and take turns. You have to use your words and not your trumpet." + +Anna thought about what the lady said. She realized she was wrong. She said, "I'm sorry. I did not know. I will try to be nice and respectful. I will share and take turns. I will use my words and not my trumpet." + +The lady smiled and said, "That's good. I'm sure you will make many friends if you do that. Why don't you go and say sorry to the children and ask them to play with you?" + +Anna nodded and did what the lady said. She went to the children and said sorry. She asked them to play with her. She put her trumpet away and played with them on the swings and slides. She had fun and made many friends. She learned that being nice and respectful is better than being loud and rude. She learned that using her words is better than using her trumpet. She learned that playing with others is better than playing alone. +Lily and Ben liked to play in the church yard. They liked to look at the big, wide windows and the tall, pointy tower. They liked to hear the bells ring and the people sing. They also liked to find things in the grass and the dirt. + +One day, they found a shiny, round thing. It had a hole in the middle and a picture on both sides. "What is this?" Lily asked. "I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it is a coin. Maybe we can buy candy with it." + +They ran to the shop across the street. They showed the coin to the shopkeeper. He looked at it and smiled. "This is not a coin, children. This is a medal. It is very old and very special. It belongs to the church. Someone must have lost it a long time ago." + +Lily and Ben felt sad. They wanted to keep the shiny thing. But they also wanted to do the right thing. They decided to solve the problem. They ran back to the church. They looked for the priest. They found him in his office. They knocked on the door. + +"Hello, children. What can I do for you?" the priest asked. Lily and Ben showed him the medal. They told him where they found it. They asked him if he knew what it was. + +The priest's eyes widened. He took the medal and looked at it carefully. He thanked Lily and Ben for bringing it to him. He told them that it was a very old and very rare medal. It was given to the church by a king a long time ago. It was a sign of his gratitude and friendship. It was very valuable and very important. It had been missing for many years. He did not know how it ended up in the yard. + +Lily and Ben felt happy. They had solved a mystery. They had helped the church. They had made the priest smile. The priest gave them a hug and a blessing. He also gave them some candy. He told them that they were very good and very smart children. He invited them to come back anytime. He said he would show them more things in the church. He said he would tell them more stories about the medal and the king. + +Lily and Ben agreed. They said goodbye to the priest. They ate their candy. They ran back to the church yard. They looked for more things to find and more problems to solve. They liked to play in the church yard. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. The park was big and green, and had many trees and flowers. It was a mild day, not too hot and not too cold. + +Suddenly, they saw a man running towards them. He looked scared and tired. He had a big bag on his back and a hat on his head. He was running away from another man, who was chasing him with a stick. The other man was angry and loud. He wanted to take the bag from the first man. + +"Help me, please!" the first man shouted to Ben and Lily. "He is a bad man. He wants to steal my bag. It has my money and my papers. I need them to go to a new home." + +Ben and Lily did not know what to do. They were afraid of the angry man with the stick. But they also felt sorry for the first man, who looked sad and hurt. They decided to help him. + +"Quick, hide behind this tree!" Lily said to the first man. She pointed to a big tree near them. The first man ran behind the tree and put his bag down. Ben and Lily followed him and stood next to him. They hoped the angry man would not see them. + +The angry man came closer and closer. He looked around, but he did not see the first man or the children. He only saw the ball, lying on the grass. He thought the ball belonged to the first man. He picked up the ball and threw it away. He hoped the first man would run after it. + +But the first man did not run after the ball. He stayed behind the tree with Ben and Lily. He smiled and thanked them. + +"You are very brave and kind," he said to them. "You saved me from the bad man. He cannot find me now. I can go to my new home safely. Thank you very much." + +Ben and Lily smiled back. They were happy they helped the first man. They did not need the ball anymore. They had a new friend. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. Lily had a notebook with her. She liked to draw pictures of the flowers and the birds. Tom had a ball with him. He liked to kick it and throw it and catch it. + +"Look, Lily, I can kick the ball very high!" Tom said. He kicked the ball with all his might. The ball flew up in the air and landed on a tree. "Oh no, my ball!" Tom cried. + +"Don't worry, Tom, I can help you get it!" Lily said. She was very brave and climbed the tree. She reached for the ball, but it was too far. She stretched her arm, but she lost her balance. She fell from the tree and landed on the ground. "Ouch, that hurts!" Lily said. + +Tom ran to Lily and hugged her. He was very sorry and scared. He saw that Lily had a cut on her knee and a bump on her head. He also saw that her notebook was on the ground, too. It was smelly and dirty. A dog had peed on it. "Oh no, your notebook!" Tom cried. + +"Don't worry, Tom, it's just a notebook," Lily said. She was very kind and smiled. She was not angry at Tom or the dog. She was happy that Tom was her friend. "We can get a new ball and a new notebook. But we can't get a new friend. You are my best friend, Tom," Lily said. + +Tom smiled, too. He was very happy and grateful. He was glad that Lily was his friend. "You are my best friend, too, Lily," Tom said. They hugged each other and went home. They told their moms what happened. Their moms gave them band-aids and cookies. They also gave them a new ball and a new notebook. Lily and Tom were very happy. They learned that friendship is more important than things. They also learned to be careful when they play. They never climbed the tree again. +Jenny and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They heard a loud noise outside. They looked out the window and saw a big storm. The wind was blowing hard and the rain was falling fast. They saw trees and cars and houses flying in the air. + +"Mommy, what is that?" Jenny asked, scared. + +"That is a hurricane, sweetie. It is a very strong storm that can break things. We have to stay inside and be safe," Mommy said, hugging them. + +"Will the hurricane go away?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, it will go away soon. But it might make a mess outside. We will have to help fix it later," Mommy said. + +Jenny and Tom nodded. They went back to their toys and tried to have fun. They hoped the hurricane would not hurt anyone or anything. + +After a while, the noise got quieter. The wind and the rain stopped. The sun came out and made a beautiful rainbow in the sky. Jenny and Tom ran to the window and smiled. + +"Look, Mommy, the hurricane is gone!" Jenny said. + +"And look, there is a rainbow! It is so beautiful!" Tom said. + +"Yes, it is. The rainbow is a sign of hope and peace. It means that everything will be okay," Mommy said. + +"Can we go outside and see the rainbow?" Jenny asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. There might be some broken things on the ground. We will have to help fix them later," Mommy said. + +Jenny and Tom put on their shoes and jackets and followed Mommy outside. They saw the rainbow shining bright. They also saw some people and animals who needed help. They decided to help fix what the hurricane had broken. They felt happy and proud. They learned that even after a bad storm, there can be something beautiful. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play knights and dragons in the park. Tim had a wooden sword and Sam had a cardboard shield. They pretended to fight the evil dragon that lived in the big slide. + +One day, a new boy came to the park. His name was Ben. He had a shiny metal sword and a plastic shield. He said he was the best knight in the world. He laughed at Tim and Sam's toys. He said they were silly and weak. + +Tim and Sam felt sad and angry. They wanted to play with their toys, but Ben made them feel bad. Ben challenged them to a duel. He said he would show them who was the real knight. + +Tim was scared. He did not want to fight Ben. He thought Ben would hurt him with his metal sword. He wanted to run away and hide. Sam saw that Tim was scared. He wanted to help his friend. + +Sam said to Tim, "Don't be scared, Tim. You are a brave knight. You can fight Ben. I will be your shield. I will protect you. We are a team. We can do it together." + +Sam encouraged Tim to be brave. He gave him a hug and a smile. He held his cardboard shield in front of Tim. He said, "Let's go, Tim. We are not afraid of Ben. We are not afraid of anything." + +Tim felt better. He saw that Sam was his friend. He saw that Sam believed in him. He held his wooden sword in his hand. He said, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend. You are a good shield. Let's go, Sam. We are ready to fight." + +Tim and Sam walked towards Ben. Ben was impatient. He wanted to win the duel. He wanted to show off his sword and shield. He did not care about Tim and Sam's feelings. He did not have any friends. + +Tim and Sam fought Ben. They used their sword and shield to block Ben's attacks. They worked together as a team. They did not give up. They did not get hurt. They showed Ben that they were brave and strong. + +Ben was surprised. He could not beat Tim and Sam. He could not break their sword and shield. He could not make them cry. He felt angry and ashamed. He realized that his sword and shield were not enough. He realized that he needed something else. + +Tim and Sam won the duel. They were happy and proud. They cheered and hugged each other. They said, "We did it, Sam. We did it, Tim. We are the best knights in the world." + +They looked at Ben. They saw that he was sad and lonely. They felt sorry for him. They said, "Ben, do you want to play with us? We can share our sword and shield. We can be friends. We can have fun together." + +Ben was shocked. He did not expect Tim and Sam to be nice to him. He did not know how to be nice to them. He did not know how to be a friend. He said, "Really? You want to play with me? You want to be my friends?" + +Tim and Sam nodded. They said, "Yes, Ben. We want to play with you. We want to be your friends. We can teach you how to play knights and dragons. We can teach you how to be a good knight. A good knight is not mean and rude. A good knight is kind and helpful. A good knight has a sword and a shield, but also has a heart and a smile." + +Ben smiled. He felt happy and grateful. He said, "Thank you, Tim. Thank you, Sam. You are very nice. You are very good. You are very brave. You are very good knights. You are very good friends. I want to be like you. I want to be a good knight. I want to be a good friend. Can I play with you?" + +Tim and Sam said, "Of course, Ben. You can play with us. You can be our friend. Come on, let's go. The dragon is waiting for us." + +The three boys ran to the big slide. They played knights and dragons. They had fun together. They became friends. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind and helpful to others. Don't judge people by their toys. Don't be mean and rude. Work together as a team. Be brave and strong. Share and care. Friendship is more important than winning. Friendship is the best shield. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars, big and small, red and blue, fast and slow. But their favorite car is the yellow one. It can make noises and lights when they push a button. + +One day, they want to play with the yellow car, but it does not work. They push the button, but nothing happens. They are sad and confused. + +"Maybe the car is sick," Sam says. + +"Maybe it needs a new battery," Ben says. + +They ask their mom for help. She looks at the car and opens a small door on the back. She takes out a round thing and says, "This is the battery. It gives power to the car. But this battery is old and dirty. It needs to be replaced." + +She gives them a new battery and says, "You can put this in the car, but first you have to clean the old one. It is not good to throw away dirty things. They can harm the earth and the animals." + +Sam and Ben nod and take the old battery. They go to the sink and wash it with water and soap. They dry it with a towel and put it in a box. They are careful not to touch the metal parts with their fingers. + +They go back to their mom and show her the clean battery. She smiles and says, "Good job, boys. You are very responsible and kind. Now you can put the new battery in the car and play with it." + +They do as she says and close the door. They push the button and the car comes to life. It makes noises and lights and moves on the floor. Sam and Ben are happy and excited. They hug their mom and thank her. + +They take the car to their room and play with it for a long time. They make races and adventures and stories. They share the car and take turns. They have fun and laugh. + +The yellow car is their favorite car. It is not sick anymore. It has a new and clean battery. It is a chubby and cheerful car. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with green balls on it. Anna says, "What are those?" + +Ben says, "They are avocados. My mom uses them to make salad. They are yummy and good for you." + +Anna says, "Can we pick some?" + +Ben says, "I don't know. Maybe they belong to someone. Maybe they are dangerous." + +Anna says, "They don't look dangerous. They look soft and smooth. Let's try one." + +Ben says, "Okay, but be careful. We need a stick to reach them." + +They find a stick and poke the avocados. One falls down and rolls to them. Anna picks it up and tries to open it. She says, "It's hard. How do we eat it?" + +Ben says, "We need a knife to cut it. But we don't have a knife. And knives are dangerous too." + +Anna says, "Maybe we can smash it with a rock." + +Ben says, "That sounds fun. Let's do it." + +They find a rock and hit the avocado with it. It cracks and splits. They see the green flesh and the big seed inside. Anna says, "Wow, it's pretty. Can we eat it now?" + +Ben says, "I think so. But we have to share it. And we have to throw away the seed. It's too big to eat." + +They peel off the skin and take a bite of the avocado. They make a face. Anna says, "It's not yummy. It's bitter and mushy." + +Ben says, "You're right. It's not yummy. Maybe it's not ripe. Or maybe it needs salt and lemon." + +Anna says, "Or maybe it's not for us. Maybe it's for birds or squirrels." + +Ben says, "Maybe. Let's leave it here. Maybe they will like it." + +They drop the avocado and run away. They decide to play something else. They say, "Avocados are not fun. They are hard and bitter and dangerous. We don't like them." + +The end. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play in their mom's room. They liked to look at her shiny things and smell her pretty smells. One day, they found a bottle of perfume that was pink and sparkly. Sara wanted to spray it on herself, but Tom said no. + +"That is mom's perfume. She will be mad if we use it. It is not for kids. It is for grown-ups who go to parties and dance," Tom said. + +Sara did not listen. She thought Tom was stupid and boring. She wanted to feel like a grown-up. She took the bottle and sprayed it all over her dress and hair. She smiled and said, "Now I smell like mom. I am so pretty and fancy." + +Tom was scared. He knew mom would come back soon and see what Sara did. He tried to take the bottle from her, but Sara ran away. She ran to the living room, where dad was reading a book. She wanted to show him how pretty she was. + +But dad did not think she was pretty. He smelled the perfume and made a face. He said, "Sara, what have you done? You smell like a skunk. You used mom's perfume, didn't you? That was very naughty. Mom will be very upset." + +Sara felt bad. She realized she made a mistake. She wished she listened to Tom. She started to cry and said, "I'm sorry, dad. I just wanted to be like mom. I didn't mean to be naughty." + +Dad sighed and hugged her. He said, "I know, sweetie. But you don't need perfume to be like mom. You are already beautiful and smart and kind, just like her. Perfume is not for kids. It is for grown-ups who know how to use it. Come on, let's go wash it off and say sorry to mom." + +Sara nodded and followed dad. She hoped mom would forgive her. She learned her lesson. She would never use perfume again. She would rather play with Tom and his toys. They were more fun and less smelly. +Ben loves trucks. He has many trucks in his room. He likes to play with them and make noises. He likes to roar like a big truck. + +One day, he goes to the park with his mom. He sees a real truck on the road. It is very big and shiny. It has a loud horn and a long trailer. Ben thinks it is impressive. + +He runs to the truck and points at it. He says to his mom, "Look, mom, a truck! A big truck! Can I see it?" + +His mom smiles and nods. She holds his hand and walks to the truck. The driver sees them and waves. He says, "Hello, little boy. Do you like my truck?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, I like it. It is impressive. Can I hear it roar?" + +The driver laughs and says, "Sure, you can. But cover your ears. It is very loud." He turns on the engine and presses the horn. The truck roars and honks. + +Ben covers his ears and smiles. He says, "Wow, that is amazing. Thank you, mister." + +The driver says, "You're welcome, little boy. Have a nice day." He turns off the engine and gets out of the truck. He gives Ben a sticker of a truck and says, "Here, this is for you. A souvenir of my truck." + +Ben takes the sticker and says, "Thank you, mister. I will put it on my truck at home." + +He hugs his mom and says, "That was fun, mom. I love trucks." + +His mom hugs him back and says, "I know, Ben. You are a truck fan. Come on, let's go to the playground. Maybe you can find some more trucks there." + +They walk to the playground and see some other kids playing with toy trucks. Ben joins them and makes friends. He shows them his sticker and his trucks. He roars like a big truck and has a good time. +Lily and Ben were playing in the forest. They liked to pretend they were hunters, looking for animals. They had sticks for spears and leaves for hats. + +"Look, Ben, a rabbit!" Lily whispered, pointing to a brown furry thing. "Let's catch it!" + +They crept closer, holding their sticks. The rabbit was nibbling on some grass. It did not see them. + +"Ready, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"Ready, Ben!" Lily answered. + +They threw their sticks at the rabbit. But the rabbit was fast. It jumped away and ran into a hole. + +"Oh, no!" Lily and Ben cried. "We missed it!" + +They ran to the hole and looked inside. It was dark and deep. They could not see the rabbit. + +"Maybe it has a secret home in there," Ben said. + +"Maybe it has a family and friends," Lily said. + +"Maybe it has magic powers and can disappear," Ben said. + +They looked at each other and smiled. They liked to imagine things. + +"Let's believe it does," Lily said. + +"OK, let's believe it does," Ben agreed. + +They hugged and went back to their game. They were happy hunters. They thought hunting was easy and fun. +Lila and Leo were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys and books in their room, but they also liked to explore the house. One day, they found a shiny key on the table. They wondered what it could open. + +"Let's try it on the doors," Leo said. "Maybe we can find a secret room." + +"Okay," Lila agreed. "But we have to be careful. Mom and Dad said we should not go into their room or the basement." + +They tried the key on different doors, but none of them fit. They were about to give up when they saw the basement door. It had a big lock on it. + +"Maybe this is the one," Leo said. He put the key in the lock and turned it. The door opened with a click. + +"Wow, let's see what's inside," Lila said. She followed Leo down the stairs. + +The basement was dark and dusty. There were boxes and bags and old things everywhere. Lila and Leo felt curious and scared at the same time. They looked around and saw a cage with a bird in it. + +"Hello, little bird," Lila said. She went closer to the cage. The bird looked sad and lonely. It did not sing or move. + +"Why is the bird here?" Leo asked. "It should be outside, flying and singing." + +"I don't know," Lila said. "Maybe Mom and Dad forgot about it. Maybe they locked it here a long time ago." + +"That's not nice," Leo said. "The bird needs air and sun and friends. We should let it go." + +Lila nodded. She was thoughtful. She knew Mom and Dad would be angry if they found out they opened the basement door. But she also knew the bird deserved a better life. She opened the cage and took the bird in her hands. + +"Go, little bird, go," she said. She threw the bird in the air. The bird flew out of the window and into the sky. It sang a happy song. + +Lila and Leo smiled. They felt happy too. They closed the cage and the window. They locked the basement door and put the key back on the table. They ran back to their room and hugged each other. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that some things should not be locked up. They learned that life is precious and free. They learned to be thoughtful and kind. +Sara and Ben like to play with their toys in the living room. They have many toys, like cars, dolls, blocks and books. But they do not like to tidy up their toys when they are done. They leave them on the floor, on the sofa, on the table and everywhere. + +One day, their mom tells them, "You have to tidy up your toys, or I will give them to the animal shelter. The animals there need toys too, and they will be happy to have them. You have until dinner time to tidy up, or I will take them away." + +Sara and Ben do not listen to their mom. They think she is joking. They keep playing with their toys and make more mess. They do not care about the animals or the time. + +When dinner time comes, their mom comes back to the living room. She sees the toys still on the floor, on the sofa, on the table and everywhere. She is very angry. She says, "You did not tidy up your toys, like I told you. You did not listen to me. Now I will take them away and give them to the animal shelter. You will have no toys left to play with." + +Sara and Ben start to cry. They beg their mom to let them keep their toys. They say they will tidy up now. But their mom does not change her mind. She puts all their toys in a big bag and takes them to the car. She drives away to the animal shelter. + +Sara and Ben are very sad. They have no toys left to play with. They wish they had listened to their mom and tidied up their toys. They learn a hard lesson. The end. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they found a rope hanging from a big tree. They both wanted to swing on the rope and have fun. + +"I saw it first!" Lily said. "It's my turn!" + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. "You always get what you want!" + +They began to quarrel and pull the rope from each other. They did not share or take turns. They were very angry and rude. + +Suddenly, the rope broke and they both fell to the ground. They landed in a deep hole that was hidden by the grass. They were scared and hurt. They cried for help, but no one heard them. + +They realized they had been silly and mean. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They worked together to climb out of the hole. They promised to be nice and fair from then on. + +They learned that quarreling is bad and friendship is good. They decided to find another rope and swing together. They had fun and laughed. They were happy and grateful. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with their toy boats. They had different boats: Lily had a red boat that was fast and shiny, and Ben had a blue boat that was big and strong. They always took their boats to the lake near their house, where they could make them sail and splash. + +One day, they decided to have a race with their boats. They put them in the water and said, "Ready, set, go!" Lily's boat zoomed ahead, leaving Ben's boat behind. Lily was happy and shouted, "I'm winning, I'm winning!" Ben was sad and said, "No fair, your boat is faster than mine!" + +But then, something happened. Lily's boat hit a rock and flipped over. It sank to the bottom of the lake. Lily was shocked and cried, "Oh no, my boat, my boat!" Ben saw what happened and felt sorry for Lily. He stopped his boat and said, "Don't cry, Lily, I'll help you get your boat back." + +He took a long stick and tried to reach Lily's boat. He poked and prodded, but he couldn't find it. He said, "It's too deep, I can't see it." Lily sniffed and said, "Thank you, Ben, you're a good friend. But I think my boat is gone forever." + +Then, they heard a splash. They looked and saw a big fish jumping out of the water. The fish had something in its mouth. It was Lily's boat! The fish had found it and brought it back. It dropped the boat on the shore and swam away. Lily and Ben were amazed and happy. They ran to the boat and picked it up. It was wet and dirty, but it was still fast and shiny. Lily hugged the boat and said, "My boat, my boat, you're back!" Ben smiled and said, "Wow, that fish was nice. It gave you your boat back." + +They looked at each other and laughed. They decided to forget about the race and just play with their boats. They said, "We don't need to be competitive, we just need to have fun." They put their boats in the water and made them sail and splash. They were friends who liked to play with their toy boats. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with string. He has many strings of different colors and sizes. He makes shapes and animals with them. He also ties them to his toys and pretends they can fly. + +One night, Tom has a dream. He is in a big field with many flowers and butterflies. He sees a big kite in the sky. It is red and yellow and has a long string. Tom wants to fly the kite. He runs to the string and pulls it. + +"Hello, Tom!" the kite says. "Do you want to fly with me?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom says. "You are a good kite. Can you take me to the clouds?" + +"Of course!" the kite says. "Hold on tight to the string and I will show you the world." + +Tom holds on to the string and the kite lifts him up. He feels the wind and the sun on his face. He sees the mountains and the rivers and the animals below. He is happy and amazed. + +"Wow, this is so fun!" Tom says. "Thank you, kite. You are my friend." + +"You are welcome, Tom. You are my friend too." the kite says. + +They fly and fly until Tom wakes up. He smiles and remembers his dream. He looks at his strings and thinks of the kite. He hopes to see it again. He says to himself: + +"I love string. String is good. String makes me dream." +Lily liked to play with her toys. She had a toy car that made noises and moved when she pushed a button. But one day, the car stopped working. Lily was sad. She looked at the car and saw a hole in the back. She asked her mom what was in the hole. + +"Those are batteries, Lily. They make the car work. But sometimes they run out of power and you need to change them," her mom said. + +Lily wanted to make the car work again. She asked her mom where she could find new batteries. Her mom said they were in the drawer in the kitchen. Lily ran to the kitchen and opened the drawer. She saw many things in the drawer. She saw spoons and forks and knives and scissors and matches. She also saw some batteries. They were round and shiny and had letters and numbers on them. + +Lily picked up two batteries and tried to put them in the hole in the car. But they did not fit. They were too big. Lily was frustrated. She looked at the drawer again and saw some smaller batteries. They looked like the ones in the car. She took them out and tried to put them in the hole. They fit! Lily was happy. She pushed the button and the car made noises and moved. Lily smiled and played with the car. + +But Lily did not know that she had put the wrong batteries in the car. The batteries she had used were not for toys. They were for something else. They were very powerful and very hot. They did not match the car. They were dangerous. After a few minutes, the car started to smoke and smell bad. Lily was scared. She dropped the car and ran to her mom. She told her mom what had happened. + +Her mom was worried. She ran to the kitchen and saw the car on the floor. It was on fire. The fire was spreading to the drawer and the counter and the wall. Her mom grabbed Lily and ran out of the house. She called the firemen and waited for them to come. She hugged Lily and told her she was glad she was safe. But she was also angry and sad. She told Lily she had done a very bad thing. She had used the wrong batteries and started a fire. She had ruined the car and the kitchen and maybe the whole house. She had put them both in danger. Lily was sorry. She did not mean to do a bad thing. She just wanted to play with her car. She cried and said she was sorry. But it was too late. The firemen came and put out the fire. But the house was damaged and the car was gone. Lily learned a hard lesson. She learned that she should not play with things she did not understand. She learned that she should always ask her mom before she changed the batteries. She learned that some things do not match and can cause trouble. She learned that sometimes sorry is not enough. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a white dove in a tree. The dove had a shiny ring on its leg. + +"Look, a dove!" Tim said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Maybe it is a wild dove," Sam said. "Maybe it can fly very far." + +They wondered where the dove came from and where it was going. They wanted to see it up close. They tried to climb the tree, but it was too high. + +"Let's get some bread," Tim said. "Maybe the dove will come down if we give it some bread." + +They ran to the house and got some bread. They broke it into small pieces and threw them on the ground. They waited for the dove to come down. + +But the dove did not come down. It stayed on the branch and looked at them. It did not seem hungry or scared. + +"Come on, dove!" Tim said. "We just want to be your friends!" + +"Maybe it does not like bread," Sam said. "Maybe it likes something else." + +They wondered what else the dove might like. They looked around and saw some flowers, some seeds, some water, and some shiny things. + +"Let's try these," Sam said. He picked up some flowers and some seeds and threw them on the ground. Tim picked up some water and some shiny things and threw them on the ground. + +They waited for the dove to come down. But the dove did not come down. It stayed on the branch and looked at them. It did not seem interested or curious. + +"Why won't you come down, dove?" Tim said. "Don't you want to play with us?" + +"Maybe it is not a wild dove," Sam said. "Maybe it belongs to someone." + +They wondered who the dove belonged to and why it had a ring on its leg. They looked at the ring and saw some letters and numbers on it. + +"Maybe the ring has a name or a number," Tim said. "Maybe we can call someone and find out." + +They ran to the house and got a phone. They tried to read the ring, but it was too small and far away. + +"Let's get some binoculars," Sam said. "Maybe we can see better with them." + +They ran to the house and got some binoculars. They looked through them and saw the ring clearly. It had a name and a number on it. + +"Look, it says Mike and 555-1234," Tim said. "Maybe Mike is the dove's owner." + +"Let's call Mike and tell him we found his dove," Sam said. He dialed the number and waited for someone to answer. + +"Hello, this is Mike," a voice said. + +"Hello, Mike," Sam said. "We found your dove. It is in a tree near our house. It has a ring on its leg with your name and number." + +"Really? That's great!" Mike said. "Thank you so much for finding my dove. It is a racing dove. I sent it on a race, but it got lost. I was worried about it." + +"A racing dove?" Sam said. "What is that?" + +"It is a dove that can fly very fast and far," Mike said. "It can find its way back to its home by following a map in its head. But sometimes it gets confused or tired and needs some help." + +"Wow, that's amazing!" Sam said. "Can we see it fly?" + +"Sure, if you want," Mike said. "I'll come over and get it. Where do you live?" + +Sam told Mike his address and hung up. He and Tim ran outside and waited for Mike. They looked at the dove and wondered how it could fly so fast and far. They hoped it would be happy to see Mike. + +Soon, Mike arrived in his car. He had a cage and a whistle. He thanked Sam and Tim for finding his dove and walked to the tree. He blew his whistle and called the dove's name. + +"Come on, Snowy, come on!" Mike said. + +The dove heard Mike's voice and whistle. It recognized him and flew down from the branch. It landed on Mike's shoulder and cooed softly. Mike smiled and stroked its feathers. He put it in the cage and closed the door. + +"Good boy, Snowy, good boy!" Mike said. "You did a great job. I'm so proud of you." + +He turned to Sam and Tim and said, "Do you want to see him fly?" + +"Yes, please!" Sam and Tim said. + +Mike opened the cage and let the dove out. He blew his whistle and pointed to the sky. + +"Go, Snowy, go!" Mike said. + +The dove flapped its wings and soared into the air. It circled around and flew higher and higher. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. They see the fridge. The fridge is big and white. It has a lot of food inside. + +"Let's play with the fridge!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Mia says. + +They open the fridge door. They take out some food. They put the food on the floor. They make a mess. + +"Look, I can balance this egg on this apple!" Tom says. He tries to balance the egg on the apple. The egg rolls off and breaks. Tom laughs. + +"Look, I can balance this cheese on this bread!" Mia says. She tries to balance the cheese on the bread. The cheese slides off and falls. Mia laughs. + +They hear a noise. It is Mom. Mom comes into the kitchen. She sees the mess. She is not happy. + +"Tom and Mia, what are you doing?" Mom says. "The fridge is not a toy. The food is not for playing. The kitchen is not tidy. You have to clean up now!" + +Tom and Mia stop laughing. They feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom. They help Mom to clean up the mess. They put the food back in the fridge. They wipe the floor. They make the kitchen tidy. + +Mom hugs Tom and Mia. She says, "Thank you for helping me. Next time, please ask me before you play with the fridge. And please be careful with the food. It can break or spoil. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Mia nod. They say, "We understand, Mom. We will not play with the fridge again. We will be careful with the food. We love you, Mom." + +Mom smiles. She says, "I love you too, Tom and Mia. Now, let's have a snack. You can have some cheese and bread. But no eggs!" +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They also liked to play with their toys. Tim had a toy gun that could shoot soft balls. Lily had a toy tube that could blow bubbles. + +"Look, Lily, I can shoot the ball very far!" Tim said. He aimed his gun at a tree and pulled the trigger. The ball flew out of the gun and hit the tree with a thud. + +"Wow, Tim, that's cool!" Lily said. She clapped her hands. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, Lily, here you go." Tim handed his gun to Lily. He took her tube and said, "I want to try this too. How do you blow bubbles?" + +Lily smiled. She showed Tim how to dip the tube in the soap and blow gently. "Like this, Tim. See, the bubbles are so pretty!" + +Tim tried to blow bubbles. He made a big one that floated in the air. He was happy. He said, "You're right, Lily. The bubbles are so pretty. They are charming!" + +They played with the gun and the tube for a long time. They had fun shooting balls and blowing bubbles. They laughed and shared their toys. They were good friends. +Lily loved to paint. She had many colors to make pictures with. She liked to paint flowers, animals, and houses. But her favorite thing to paint was rainbows. She liked how they had many colors and made her happy. + +One day, she wanted to paint a rainbow for her friend Sam. Sam was sick and could not play with her. Lily wanted to make him feel better. She took her colors and a big paper and went to the garden. She looked at the sky and saw a rainbow. She smiled and started to paint. + +"Hello, Lily," said a voice. Lily turned and saw a lady. The lady had a kind face and a long dress. She was holding a book. "What are you painting?" the lady asked. + +"I'm painting a rainbow for Sam. He is sick and I want to make him happy," Lily said. + +"That's very compassionate of you, Lily. Do you know what compassionate means?" the lady asked. + +Lily shook her head. She did not know that word. + +"Compassionate means you care about others and want to help them. You are a compassionate friend, Lily. Can I teach you something about rainbows?" the lady asked. + +Lily nodded. She liked to learn new things. + +The lady opened her book and showed Lily a picture. It had a rainbow and some words. The lady pointed to the words and said, "These are the names of the colors in the rainbow. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. Can you say them with me?" + +Lily repeated the words after the lady. She liked how they sounded. She looked at her colors and tried to match them with the words. + +"Very good, Lily. You are a smart painter. Do you know why we see rainbows?" the lady asked. + +Lily shook her head again. She did not know that either. + +"Rainbows are made by sunlight and water. When the sun shines on the water droplets in the air, they act like tiny prisms. They split the sunlight into different colors. And we see them as a rainbow. Isn't that amazing?" the lady explained. + +Lily nodded. She thought that was amazing. She looked at the sky and the rainbow again. She felt happy and grateful. + +"Thank you for teaching me, lady. You are very nice. What is your name?" Lily asked. + +"My name is Iris. I am the goddess of rainbows. I like to visit children who love rainbows and teach them about them. You are a special child, Lily. I have a gift for you," Iris said. + +She touched Lily's paper and made it sparkle. She gave it to Lily and said, "This is a magic rainbow. It will always make you and Sam happy. And it will remind you of me and our lesson. Goodbye, Lily. Keep painting and being compassionate." + +Lily hugged the paper and thanked Iris. She watched as Iris disappeared in a flash of colors. She ran to Sam's house and gave him the magic rainbow. Sam smiled and hugged Lily. They both felt happy and loved. They looked at the rainbow and saw Iris wink at them. They winked back and said, "Thank you, Iris." +Lily and Ben are friends who live next door to each other. They like to play outside and share their toys. One day, they find a shiny coin on the sidewalk. They wonder who dropped it and what they can buy with it. + +"Let's go to the store and get some candy," Ben says. + +"No, we should put it in the mailbox and give it back to the owner," Lily says. "That is the honest thing to do." + +"But we found it, we can keep it," Ben says. "It is our lucky coin." + +Lily shakes her head. "It is not ours, it is someone else's. They might need it more than we do. They might value it a lot." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He likes candy, but he also likes Lily. He does not want to make her sad or angry. He decides to listen to her and do the right thing. + +"Okay, let's put it in the mailbox," he says. "Maybe the owner will be happy and thank us." + +They walk to the nearest mailbox and drop the coin inside. They feel good about their choice. They hug each other and go back to their homes. They are honest and kind friends. +Sam and Mia liked to play in the woods behind their house. They liked to find sticks and stones and make things with them. One day, they saw a big pile of lumber near the road. It was thick and long and shiny. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sam said. "Let's go and see what we can do with it!" + +Mia was not sure. She saw a sign that said "Keep Out" and a fence around the lumber. She also heard a loud noise from a big truck. + +"Sam, I don't think we should go there," Mia said. "It looks dangerous. Maybe the lumber belongs to someone else." + +Sam did not listen. He wanted to touch the lumber and see how it felt. He climbed over the fence and ran to the pile. He picked up a piece and swung it around. + +"Look, Mia, this is fun!" he shouted. "Come and join me!" + +Mia was scared. She did not want to get in trouble or get hurt. She tried to explain to Sam why they should go back. + +"Sam, please, let's go home," she said. "The sign says we can't be here. And the noise is getting louder. Maybe the truck is coming to get the lumber. We don't want to be in the way." + +But Sam did not hear her. He was too busy playing with the lumber. He did not see the truck that was coming fast. He did not see the man who was driving it. He did not see the big arm that lifted the lumber from the pile. + +Mia saw it all. She screamed and ran to the fence. She hoped that Sam would see her and follow her. But he did not. He was under the lumber. He was crushed. He was gone. +Tom and Sue like to play in the garden. They have many plants and flowers. Some plants are herbs. Herbs smell good and taste good. Tom and Sue use herbs to make tea and soup. + +One day, a friendly lady comes to the garden. She has a basket and a hat. She says hello to Tom and Sue. She asks them if they want to sell some herbs. She says she can pay them with coins or candy. + +Tom and Sue are happy. They like coins and candy. They show the lady their herbs. They have mint, basil, rosemary, and thyme. The lady likes all the herbs. She says they are fresh and healthy. She picks some herbs and puts them in her basket. She gives Tom and Sue some coins and some candy. + +Tom and Sue say thank you to the lady. They are proud of their herbs. They are glad they can share them with someone. They say goodbye to the lady. They go inside to count their coins and eat their candy. + +But they do not know that the lady is not really friendly. She is a witch. She uses the herbs to make a magic potion. She wants to turn Tom and Sue into frogs. She laughs and says, "Soon I will have two more pets for my pond." She goes to her house to finish her potion. She plans to come back to the garden at night. +Tom and Mia were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found an ancient bathtub in the attic. It was big and rusty and had a lion's head on one end. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said. "Can we play with it?" + +"Sure, why not?" Mia said. "Let's pretend it's a boat and we are pirates!" + +They dragged the bathtub to the window and climbed inside. They used a broom as a mast and a sheet as a sail. They made pirate noises and waved their swords. + +"Arrr, matey, this is our ship!" Tom said. "We are the captains of the bathtub!" + +"Arrr, and we are looking for treasure!" Mia said. "Maybe there is some in the attic!" + +They looked around and saw a chest in the corner. They jumped out of the bathtub and ran to the chest. They opened it and found old clothes, books and jewelry. + +"Wow, look at this!" Mia said. "This is the treasure!" + +They tried on the clothes and the jewelry. They felt like kings and queens. + +"Look at me, I'm so pretty!" Mia said. "This necklace fits me perfectly!" + +"Look at me, I'm so brave!" Tom said. "This hat fits me just right!" + +They laughed and danced and had fun. They forgot about the bathtub and the pirate game. They were happy with their treasure. +Tom and Lily were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. They used a big box as their ship and a pillow as their map. + +"Arr, matey, we need to find the gold!" Tom said, holding a spoon as his sword. + +"Look, there it is!" Lily said, pointing to a shiny toy on the shelf. "We have to climb up and get it!" + +Tom and Lily put some books and chairs together to make a ladder. They were very careful not to fall. They reached the shelf and grabbed the toy. + +"Yay, we did it!" Tom said, holding the toy in his hand. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. They turned around and saw that their ladder had fallen down. The books and chairs were all over the floor. And their mom was standing in the doorway, looking very angry. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "You made a big mess! And you could have hurt yourself!" + +Tom and Lily felt scared and sorry. They did not mean to be bad. + +"We were just playing, mom," Lily said. "We wanted the toy on the shelf." + +"Well, you should have asked me first," mom said. "And you should have been more careful. You were very clumsy. Now, shut the toy in the box and help me clean up." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They shut the toy in the box and put it back on the shelf. Then they helped mom pick up the books and chairs. They said they were sorry and gave mom a hug. + +Mom smiled and hugged them back. She was not mad anymore. She knew they were just kids. + +"Next time, be more safe and tidy, okay?" she said. + +"Okay, mom," Tom and Lily said. + +They learned their lesson. They still liked to play pirates, but they did not climb on the shelf anymore. They found other ways to have fun. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy boats in the bath. They made waves and splashes and pretended they were at the port. Tom had a big red boat and Lily had a small yellow boat. They liked to race their boats and see who was faster. + +But Tom wanted to win all the time. He did not like it when Lily's boat was ahead of his. He thought of a way to make his boat faster. He took some of Lily's bubbles and put them on his boat. He said, "Look, my boat has a motor. It can go very fast." + +He pushed his boat with the bubbles and it zoomed past Lily's boat. Lily was surprised and sad. She said, "That's not fair, Tom. You took my bubbles. Give them back." + +Tom did not want to give them back. He said, "No, they are mine now. My boat is better than yours." He made a mean face and stuck out his tongue. + +Lily felt angry and hurt. She wanted to make Tom stop. She had an idea. She took a big breath and blew hard at Tom's boat. She made a loud noise and said, "Roar! I am a sea monster. I will eat your boat." + +Tom's boat flipped over and the bubbles popped. Tom was scared and wet. He said, "No, no, no. Go away, sea monster. Leave my boat alone." + +Lily laughed and said, "That's what you get for being mean, Tom. You should share and play nice." + +Tom felt guilty and sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. You are right. I was mean. Can we be friends again?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, we can be friends again. But you have to share and play nice. And no more bubbles on your boat." + +Tom nodded and said, "OK, Lily. I will share and play nice. And no more bubbles on my boat." + +They hugged and made up. They played with their boats again and had fun. They said, "We love the port. And we love each other." +Tommy liked to record things with his toy camera. He wanted to be a news man when he grew up. He would record his dog, his toys, his mom and dad, and anything else he saw. He would say "This is Tommy with the news" and make up stories about what he recorded. + +One day, he saw a big truck outside his house. It was filthy and noisy. It had a big hose and a big tank. Tommy was curious. He wanted to record the truck and find out what it was doing. He ran outside with his camera and got close to the truck. + +The truck was sucking up dirt and water from the street. It was cleaning the pipes under the ground. Tommy did not know that. He thought it was making a mess. He said "This is Tommy with the news. There is a filthy truck making noise and dirt. It is bad for the street and the people. I will show you what it is doing." He pointed his camera at the hose and the tank. + +But he was too close. The hose was very strong. It sucked up Tommy and his camera. Tommy screamed. The truck driver did not hear him. He did not see him. He turned on the tank and dumped the dirt and water into a big hole. Tommy and his camera were buried under the dirt and water. He could not breathe. He could not move. He could not record anything anymore. This was the end of Tommy and his news. +Anna liked to play with her toy bunny. It was soft and white and had a pink nose. She called it Velvet, because it felt like velvet when she hugged it. Anna took Velvet everywhere she went, even to bed. + +One day, Anna and her mom went to the park. There were many other children there, playing on the swings and slides. Anna wanted to join them, but she was shy. She held Velvet close to her chest and looked around. + +"Hello, what's your name?" a friendly voice asked. Anna turned and saw a boy with curly hair and a big smile. He was holding a toy car. + +"I'm Anna," she said softly. + +"I'm Ben. Do you want to play with me?" he asked. + +Anna nodded. She liked Ben. He seemed nice. + +"OK, let's go to the sandbox. You can bring your bunny. What's its name?" he said. + +"Velvet," Anna said. + +"Velvet? That's a pretty name. My car is called Zoom. Watch this!" he said, and ran to the sandbox, making vroom noises with his mouth. + +Anna followed him, holding Velvet. She was happy. She had made a new friend. + +They played in the sandbox for a long time, making castles and roads and bridges. They shared their toys and laughed and talked. Anna showed Ben how Velvet could hop and wiggle its ears. Ben showed Anna how Zoom could race and spin and crash. + +They had so much fun, they didn't notice that it was getting late. The sun was setting and the sky was turning pink and purple. + +"Anna, Ben, it's time to go home!" their moms called. + +They looked up and saw their moms waiting for them. They smiled and waved. + +"OK, mom!" they said. + +They got up and brushed the sand off their clothes. They hugged each other and said goodbye. + +"See you soon, Anna. You're my friend," Ben said. + +"See you soon, Ben. You're my friend, too," Anna said. + +They gave their toys to each other. + +"Here, you can have Velvet. She likes you," Anna said. + +"Thank you, Anna. You can have Zoom. He likes you, too," Ben said. + +They took their new toys and ran to their moms. They were proud of their friendship and their kindness. + +They held their moms' hands and followed them to the car. They looked back and waved one more time. + +They were happy. They had had a wonderful day. +Ben and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play together, but sometimes they fought. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It was full of old toys and books. They were eager to see what was inside. + +"Let's pretend this is an island," said Ben. "We can be pirates and look for treasure." + +"OK," said Lily. "But I want to choose the treasure. You always choose everything." + +"No, I don't," said Ben. "You choose everything. I want to choose the treasure." + +They started to argue and pull the toys and books out of the box. They made a big mess and did not share. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the garage. She saw the box and the toys and books everywhere. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "Why are you fighting?" + +"We are playing island," said Ben. "But Lily won't let me choose the treasure." + +"We are playing island," said Lily. "But Ben won't let me choose the treasure." + +Mom shook her head. "You are not playing island. You are playing selfish. You are not being kind or fair to each other. You need to learn to share and take turns. That is the real treasure." + +She made them put the toys and books back in the box and clean up the garage. Then she gave them each a hug and a cookie. + +"Next time, you can play island again," she said. "But you have to choose to be nice and have fun. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mom," said Ben and Lily. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They learned their lesson and decided to choose to be friends. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big house with a garden and a well. They wanted to see what was inside the well, so they climbed over the fence and ran to the well. + +"Wow, look at this well!" Tom said. "Maybe there is water or coins or something else in it. Let's throw a stone and see what happens." + +Sam agreed and picked up a stone. He threw it into the well and heard a splash. Then he heard a voice. + +"Help! Help! Who is there? Please get me out of here!" + +Tom and Sam were scared. They looked into the well and saw a man. He was dirty and wet and sad. He had fallen into the well and could not get out. + +"Who are you?" Tom asked. + +"I am Ben. I used to live in this house. I was rich and had everything I wanted. But I was greedy and mean. I did not share with anyone. I did not help anyone. I did not care about anyone. One day, I lost all my money and my house. I had no friends and no family. I wandered around and came back to this house. I wanted to see if there was anything left in the well. But I slipped and fell in. I have been here for a long time. No one heard me call. No one came to help me. I am sorry for what I did. Please, please, help me." + +Tom and Sam felt sorry for Ben. They ran to the house and knocked on the door. A nice lady opened the door. She was the new owner of the house. She had bought it from Ben. She was kind and generous. She helped many people in the park and the town. + +"Hello, boys. What can I do for you?" she asked. + +"Please, lady, there is a man in the well. He needs help. He is Ben. He used to live here. He was rich but he was bad. Now he is poor and he is sorry. Can you help him?" Sam said. + +The lady was surprised and shocked. She remembered Ben. He had sold her the house for a low price. He had looked sad and angry. She did not know he had fallen into the well. She felt sorry for him too. + +"Of course, I will help him. Come with me. We will get a rope and a ladder and pull him out. Thank you for telling me. You are brave and good boys." she said. + +She got a rope and a ladder and went to the well with Tom and Sam. They threw the rope to Ben and told him to hold on. They lowered the ladder and told him to climb up. They pulled him out of the well and gave him a blanket and some water. He was grateful and relieved. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you. You saved my life. You are kind and good people. I am sorry for what I did to you and to everyone. I was wrong and foolish. I learned my lesson. I will try to be a better person. I will try to make up for what I did. Can you forgive me?" he said. + +The lady smiled and hugged him. She forgave him and offered him a place to stay and a job to do. She said she would help him find his friends and family and make new ones. She said she would teach him how to share and care and be happy. + +Tom and Sam were happy too. They had done a good deed. They had made a new friend. They had learned a valuable lesson. They said goodbye to Ben and the lady and went back to the park. They played and laughed and enjoyed their day. + +The moral of the story is: Being rich is not enough. Being kind and good is more important. Sharing and caring is better than being greedy and mean. Helping others is rewarding and satisfying. Everyone deserves a second chance. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play soccer with other kids. They are on the same team. They wear red shirts and black shorts. + +One day, they have a big game against another team. The other team wears blue shirts and white shorts. They are very good at soccer. Lily and Ben are a little scared. + +Before the game, their coach talks to them. He says, "You are a great team. You can play well. You just need to think and work together. Don't be afraid of the other team. Have fun and try your best." + +Lily and Ben nod. They think they can do it. They want to make their coach happy. They want to make their team win. + +The game starts. Lily and Ben run and kick the ball. They pass the ball to each other. They help their teammates. They are not quiet. They cheer and shout. + +They score a goal. They are very happy. They hug and high-five. They hear their coach and their parents clap and cheer. + +They play hard until the end. They win the game. They are very proud. They thank their coach and their teammates. They say, "We are a great team. We can play well. We think and work together. We are not afraid. We have fun and try our best." +Tom and Lily are playing with their toys in the living room. They have many toys: cars, dolls, blocks, balls, and more. They like to make noises and pretend they are in different places. + +"Vroom, vroom, I am a fast car!" Tom says, zooming his red car on the floor. + +"I am a princess, and this is my castle!" Lily says, stacking her blocks and putting a doll on top. + +They are having fun, but they are also making a big mess. Their toys are scattered all over the floor. They do not care. They do not see their mom coming. + +"Tom, Lily, what are you doing?" Mom says, looking at the toys. "You have to clean up your toys. Look, they have labels. You have to put them in the right boxes." + +Tom and Lily stop playing. They look at their mom. They do not want to clean up. They want to play more. + +"But mom, we are having fun!" Tom says. + +"Can we play a little more?" Lily says. + +Mom shakes her head. She is not happy. She points at the clock. + +"No, you cannot. It is almost time for dinner. You have to clean up now. Or you will not get any dessert." + +Tom and Lily do not like that. They love dessert. They do not want to miss it. + +"Okay, mom, we will clean up." Tom says. + +"Sorry, mom, we will be fast." Lily says. + +They start to pick up their toys. They look at the labels. They put the toys in the right boxes. They are fast. They do not want to make mom more angry. They do not want to lose their dessert. + +They finish cleaning up. They show mom. Mom smiles. She is happy. + +"Good job, Tom and Lily. You are very good at cleaning up. Now you can have dinner. And maybe some dessert." + +Tom and Lily cheer. They hug mom. They are happy. They run to the kitchen. They are hungry. They are also excited for dessert. They hope it is something yummy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy. + +But then the wind started to blow. It was very cold. Lily and Ben started to shiver. They hugged each other and looked for a warm place. + +"Let's go to the barn," Lily said. "Maybe we can find some hay to cover us." + +They ran to the barn and opened the door. Inside, they saw a cow, a horse and a pig. They also saw a big patch of hay in the corner. + +"Hello, animals," Ben said. "Can we share your hay?" + +The animals nodded and moved aside. Lily and Ben crawled into the hay and snuggled together. They felt warmer and stopped shivering. + +They looked at the snowman through the window. He was still smiling, but his hat and scarf were flying in the wind. + +"Maybe we can give him a new hat and scarf tomorrow," Lily said. + +"Or maybe we can make him a friend," Ben said. + +They smiled and closed their eyes. They fell asleep in the hay, dreaming of snow and fun. +Lily and Tom were bored. They had nothing to do on a dull day. They looked out of the window and saw a big truck. The truck had many boxes and bags. + +"Maybe they are moving in," Lily said. + +"Let's go and say hello," Tom said. + +They put on their shoes and ran outside. They saw a man and a woman carrying things from the truck to the house. They also saw a boy and a girl sitting on the grass. They looked sad and lonely. + +"Hi, we are Lily and Tom. We live next door. Do you want to play with us?" Lily asked. + +The boy and the girl looked up and smiled. They nodded and got up. + +"I'm Sam and this is Mia. We are new here. Thank you for being nice to us," Sam said. + +Lily and Tom waved to the man and the woman. They said welcome to the new family. Then they took Sam and Mia to their backyard. They had a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They played and laughed and had fun. They forgot about the dull day. They made new friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun, but then Ben wanted to play with the doll too. + +"Can I have the doll?" Ben asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. "You have the car!" + +"But I want the doll!" Ben said. He tried to grab the doll from Lily, but she held it tight. + +"Let go!" Lily said. She pulled the doll back, but Ben did not let go. They both pulled hard, and then the doll's arm broke off. + +"Look what you did!" Lily cried. She was very sad and angry. She threw the doll's arm at Ben, but it hit the lamp instead. The lamp fell down and broke too. + +"Uh-oh!" Ben said. He was scared and sorry. He did not mean to break the lamp. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the broken lamp and the broken doll. She was not happy. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +"Lily and Ben were fighting over the doll, and they broke it and the lamp," Ben said. + +"That's not nice!" Mom said. "You should share your toys and be careful with them. Now the doll needs an x-ray and the lamp needs a wrap." + +"What's an x-ray?" Lily asked. + +"An x-ray is a picture of what's inside something," Mom said. "Like your bones or the doll's arm. We can use some tape and glue to fix the doll's arm, but we need to see the x-ray first." + +"What's a wrap?" Ben asked. + +"A wrap is something you put around something to protect it or make it look nice," Mom said. "Like a bandage or a gift. We can use some paper and ribbon to wrap the lamp, but we need to buy a new bulb first." + +"Can we help you?" Lily and Ben asked. + +"Yes, you can," Mom said. "But first, you need to say sorry to each other and hug." + +Lily and Ben said sorry and hugged. They felt better. They helped Mom fix the doll and wrap the lamp. They learned to share and be careful. They had a great time. +Sara and Ben like to make art with paper and glue. They cut paper into shapes and stick them with glue. They make animals, flowers, stars and more. They have fun and make a mess. + +One day, they find a new glue in the art box. It is pink and sparkly. Sara and Ben think it is pretty. They want to try it. They use the new glue to make a big picture of a rainbow. They use many colors of paper and glue them on a big sheet. + +But the new glue is weird. It does not dry fast like the old glue. It stays wet and sticky for a long time. Sara and Ben wait and wait, but the glue does not dry. They touch the picture and get glue on their fingers. They try to wipe it off, but it sticks to their hands. They get glue on their clothes, their hair, their faces. They look funny and feel icky. + +Mom comes and sees the mess. She is not happy. She says the new glue is not for paper. It is for glitter and fabric. She says they should read the label before they use something new. She helps them clean up the glue. She washes their hands, their clothes, their hair, their faces. She says they can make art again, but only with the old glue. + +Sara and Ben say they are sorry. They learn their lesson. They do not use the new glue again. They still like to make art with paper and glue, but they are more careful. They check the label and use the right glue. They make sure the glue dries before they touch the picture. They have fun and make less mess. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. They like to open and close the dishwasher. They think it is cool. + +One day, Mom is busy. She tells Ben and Mia to stay away from the dishwasher. She says it is hot and dirty. She says it is not a toy. + +But Ben and Mia do not listen. They wait for Mom to go to the phone. Then they run to the kitchen. They open the dishwasher. They see the plates and cups and spoons. They want to touch them. + +They spring on the dishwasher door. They pull and push the things inside. They make a lot of noise. They have fun. + +But then, something bad happens. The dishwasher door breaks. It falls to the floor. The plates and cups and spoons fall too. They break and crack and shatter. Ben and Mia are scared. They hear Mom coming. + +Mom sees the mess. She is angry. She yells at Ben and Mia. She says they are naughty. She says they have to clean up. She says they have to go to their room. She says they have no more play time. + +Ben and Mia are sad. They say they are sorry. They help Mom clean up. They go to their room. They hug each other. They say they will not play with the dishwasher again. They say they will listen to Mom next time. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Today they are playing pretend. They pretend they are doctors and nurses. They have a big box. The box is their hospital. + +Anna finds a telephone in the box. She pretends it is a doctor's phone. She says, "Hello, this is Doctor Anna. How can I help you?" She holds the phone to her ear. + +Ben hears Anna. He wants to play too. He looks for another telephone in the box. He finds one. But it is very small. It is a toy phone. He tries to hold it to his ear. But it does not fit. It is too small. He says, "Oh no, this phone is not good. I need a bigger phone." + +Anna hears Ben. She sees his phone. She laughs. She says, "That is not a phone, Ben. That is a toy. You can't use that. Here, you can have my phone. It is big and good. You can be Doctor Ben." + +Ben is happy. He takes Anna's phone. He says, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. Now I can be Doctor Ben. Hello, this is Doctor Ben. How can I help you?" He holds the phone to his ear. + +Anna and Ben smile. They play pretend. They have fun. They are good doctors and nurses. They help many people. They use their big phone. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big mushroom under a tree. It was brown and round and had white spots. + +"Wow, look at that mushroom!" Lily said. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"Can we pick it?" Ben asked. "Maybe we can eat it or make a hat." + +Lily shook her head. "No, we can't pick it. Mommy said some mushrooms are bad and can make us sick. We have to leave it alone." + +Ben nodded. He did not want to get sick. He wanted to play more. He saw a squirrel on the tree. It had a bushy tail and shiny eyes. It looked at them and made a noise. + +"Hello, squirrel!" Ben said. He waved his hand at the squirrel. "Do you like the mushroom?" + +The squirrel did not answer. It jumped from the tree and ran away. Lily and Ben laughed. They thought the squirrel was funny and shy. + +They heard Mommy calling them. It was time for lunch. They ran to the house. They smelled something good. Mommy had made soup and bread. + +"Did you have fun in the garden?" Mommy asked. + +"Yes, we did!" Lily and Ben said. "We saw a big mushroom and a squirrel!" + +Mommy smiled. She gave them a hug and a kiss. "That sounds wonderful. You are very lucky to have such a nice garden. Some people don't have gardens. They live in small houses or flats. They are not rich like us." + +Lily and Ben did not know what rich meant. They only knew they had a lot of things they loved. They had a garden, a house, a Mommy, a Daddy, and each other. They thought that was enough. They thanked Mommy for the soup and bread. They ate and enjoyed their lunch. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They shared their toys and snacks. They helped each other when they were sad or hurt. They were dependable friends. + +One day, they saw a big slide in the park. It looked fun and wild. Lily wanted to try it, but Ben was scared. He said, "Lily, don't go on the slide. It is too high and fast. You might fall and hurt yourself." Lily said, "Don't worry, Ben. I will be careful. I will go on the slide and then come back to you. Wait for me here." + +Lily climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. She felt happy and brave. She wanted to go again. She forgot about Ben. She forgot that he was waiting for her. She forgot that he was scared. She played on the slide for a long time. + +Ben waited for Lily. He felt lonely and sad. He looked for Lily, but he could not see her. He thought that Lily did not care about him. He thought that Lily was not a dependable friend. He cried. + +A kind lady saw Ben crying. She asked him, "What is wrong, little boy? Why are you crying?" Ben told her, "My friend Lily went on the slide and did not come back. She forgot about me. She is not a good friend." The lady said, "Maybe she did not forget. Maybe she just got distracted. Maybe she still cares about you. Why don't you go and find her and talk to her?" + +Ben wiped his tears and nodded. He walked to the slide and saw Lily. He called her name. Lily heard him and looked down. She saw Ben. She remembered him. She felt sorry. She said, "Ben, I am sorry. I forgot about you. I was having too much fun on the slide. I did not mean to hurt you. You are still my best friend. Will you forgive me?" + +Ben smiled and said, "Yes, I forgive you. I am sorry too. I was too scared to go on the slide. I did not want to lose you. You are still my best friend. Can we play together again?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, let's play together again. We can take turns on the slide. Or we can play something else. As long as we are together, we will have fun. We are dependable friends." + +They hugged and went to play. They learned to be more careful and kind to each other. They learned not to forget their friends. They learned to be dependable friends. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park with their dog, Spot. One day, they see a big hill. They want to climb it and see what is on the other side. + +"Come on, Spot, let's go up the hill!" Tom says. + +"OK, but be careful, Tom. It is very high," Lily says. + +They start to climb the hill. Spot follows them. They gain more and more height. They see the trees, the birds, and the sky. They feel happy and excited. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom says. He points to a big lake. It is blue and shiny. There are ducks and fish in it. + +"It is so pretty!" Lily says. She wants to touch the water. + +They run down the hill to the lake. Spot runs with them. They reach the edge of the water. They dip their toes in it. It is cold and wet. + +"Quack, quack!" A duck says. It swims near them. It has yellow and brown feathers. + +"Hello, duck!" Lily says. She tries to pet it. + +"Be nice, Lily. Don't scare it," Tom says. + +They play with the duck for a while. They throw sticks and stones for it to fetch. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is their mom. She is calling them. + +"Tom! Lily! Spot! Where are you? It is time to go home!" She says. + +They look at the sun. It is low in the sky. It is getting dark. + +"Oh, no! We forgot the time!" Tom says. + +"We have to go back, Lily. Mom is waiting for us," he says. + +They say goodbye to the duck. They run back up the hill. Spot runs with them. They see their mom. She is standing by the car. She looks worried and angry. + +"Where have you been? I was so scared! You should not go so far without telling me!" She says. + +They feel sorry and scared. They hug their mom. They say they are sorry. + +"We found a lake, mom. It was so pretty. We played with a duck, mom. It was so nice," they say. + +They tell their mom about their adventure. They show her the sticks and stones they collected. They ask her if they can come back to the lake another day. + +Their mom smiles. She is not angry anymore. She is glad they are safe and happy. + +"I'm happy you had fun, but you have to be careful. You have to listen to me. You have to come back when I call you. Do you understand?" She says. + +They nod. They understand. They promise to be good. + +They get in the car. They drive back to their home. They are tired and hungry. They have dinner. They have a bath. They put on their pajamas. They go to bed. + +They dream of the lake and the duck. They are fine. They love their mom. They love their home. They love each other. +Lily liked to watch television before bed. She liked to see the animals and the colors and the songs. She had a favorite show about a little girl who went on adventures with her friends. Lily wanted to be like her. + +One night, Lily watched her show and then went to bed. She closed her eyes and tried to sleep. But she could not sleep. She was thinking about the show. She wanted to go on adventures too. She wanted to see new places and meet new animals. + +She opened her eyes and saw a bright light. She heard a voice. It was the little girl from the show. She said, "Hello, Lily. Do you want to come with me? I have a surprise for you." + +Lily was surprised and happy. She got out of bed and followed the voice. She saw a big door with a star on it. The voice said, "This is the door to your dream. You can go anywhere you want. Just think of it and it will happen." + +Lily was curious and excited. She opened the door and stepped inside. She saw a beautiful garden with flowers and trees and butterflies. She smelled the sweet air and felt the warm sun. She saw a picnic basket with tasty food and drinks. She saw a big teddy bear and a ball and a book. She saw the little girl from the show smiling at her. + +"Welcome to your dream, Lily," the little girl said. "This is for you. You can play and eat and read and have fun. You can stay as long as you want. And when you wake up, you will remember everything." + +Lily was very happy. She hugged the little girl and thanked her. She played and ate and read and had fun. She had the best dream ever. She was like the little girl from the show. She went on an adventure. +Lily and Sam were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look at the ocean. The ocean was big and blue and had many waves. + +"Look, Lily, I made a sand castle!" Sam said, showing his sister his creation. He had used a bucket and a shovel and some shells. + +"Wow, Sam, your castle is very nice!" Lily said. She had made a sand flower with her hands and some colorful stones. + +"Do you want to trade?" Sam asked. He liked Lily's flower and thought it would look good on his castle. + +"Okay, Sam, I will trade with you," Lily said. She offered her flower to Sam and took his castle. They smiled and hugged. + +"Thank you, Lily, your flower is very pretty!" Sam said. + +"Thank you, Sam, your castle is very strong!" Lily said. + +They put their new toys on the sand and ran to the ocean. They splashed and laughed and had fun. Their mom and dad watched them and smiled. They were happy to see their children share and play. +Tom and Lily are twins. They live in a big house in the country. They like to play outside with their dog, Spot. Spot is brown and white and very fast. + +One day, Tom and Lily wake up early. They see the sun is light and bright in the sky. They want to go outside and have fun. They jump out of bed and put on their clothes. They run to the kitchen and eat some bread and jam. They say hello to their mom and dad. + +Then they go to the door and call for Spot. Spot comes running from his bed. He is happy to see Tom and Lily. He wags his tail and licks their faces. Tom and Lily laugh and hug him. They open the door and go outside. + +They see a big field with green grass and yellow flowers. They run across the field with Spot. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their skin. They see a big tree with red apples. They want to pick some apples for a snack. + +They go to the tree and look up. The apples are high and hard to reach. Tom and Lily try to jump and grab them, but they are too short. They ask Spot to help them. Spot tries to jump and bite them, but he is too low. + +Tom and Lily have an idea. They tell Spot to lie down on the grass. They climb on his back and stand up. They stretch their arms as high as they can. They can touch the apples now. They pick some apples and put them in a basket. They thank Spot and give him a hug. They share the apples with him. They are sweet and juicy. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They have fun in the country with Spot. They love their big house, their mom and dad, and their dog. They are a happy family. +Lily was a little girl who liked to chew on things. She chewed on her toys, her clothes, and sometimes even her hair. Her mom and dad told her to stop, but she did not listen. She liked the feeling of chewing. + +One day, Lily went to a wedding with her mom and dad. She saw a beautiful lady in a white dress and a long veil. The veil was soft and shiny, and Lily wanted to touch it. She sneaked behind the lady and reached for the veil. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" the lady said, turning around. She saw Lily holding a piece of her veil in her mouth. She was chewing on it. The lady was very angry. She yelled at Lily and her mom and dad. She said Lily ruined her veil and her wedding. + +Lily was scared and sad. She did not mean to make the lady angry. She did not know the veil was important. She spit out the veil and said sorry. She cried and hugged her mom. + +Her mom and dad were also sorry. They apologized to the lady and offered to pay for the veil. They also scolded Lily and told her to never chew on things that were not hers. They said chewing was bad for her teeth and her manners. + +Lily learned her lesson. She decided to stop chewing on things. She only chewed on her food and her gum. She also gave the lady a red flower to say sorry. The lady smiled and thanked her. She said she forgave her and hoped she had a good day. Lily felt better and smiled too. She enjoyed the rest of the wedding and danced with her mom and dad. +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 runs to them and wags his tail. + +"Hello, dog!" Lily says. "What is your name?" + +The dog barks and licks Lily's face. Lily laughs and hugs the dog. Tom is scared. He hides behind a tree. + +"Come, Tom!" Lily says. "The dog is nice. He wants to play with us." + +Tom shakes his head. He does not like dogs. He thinks they are loud and scary. + +Lily tries to pull Tom out of the tree. The dog helps her. He pushes Tom with his nose. Tom falls to the ground. He cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom says. "The dog hurt me!" + +Lily and the dog go to Tom. They are sorry. They lick his face and his hands. They give him a sweet. Tom stops crying. He tastes the sweet. It is yummy. + +"Thank you, Lily. Thank you, dog." Tom says. "The sweet is good. And the dog is not so bad." + +Lily smiles. She is happy. She has two friends. She says to the dog: + +"Do you want to play with us, dog? We can run and jump and roll on the ground. It is fun." + +The dog barks and wags his tail. He likes to play. He says to Lily and Tom: + +"Yes, yes, yes! I want to play with you. You are nice. You are my friends." + +Lily, Tom and the dog play in the park. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. They meet a new friend. +Sara and Ben were happy to go to the park with Mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the sand. They also liked to look at the trees and the flowers. Mom said they could pick some pine cones to take home. + +"Look, Sara, I found a big pine cone!" Ben said, holding a brown and spiky thing in his hand. + +"Wow, Ben, that's a nice pine cone. Can I see it?" Sara asked, reaching for it. + +"OK, but be careful. It's sharp and it can hurt you," Ben said, giving it to Sara. + +Sara took the pine cone and felt its hard and pointy parts. She wondered what was inside. She decided to squeeze it and see. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Sara cried, dropping the pine cone. She felt a sharp pain in her hand. She looked and saw blood coming out of her fingers. She had squeezed the pine cone too hard and it had cut her. + +"Mom! Mom! Help!" Sara screamed, running to Mom. Ben followed her, feeling sorry and scared. + +Mom saw Sara's hand and quickly took a tissue from her bag. She wrapped it around Sara's fingers and hugged her. + +"Oh, Sara, what happened? Did you squeeze the pine cone?" Mom asked, looking at the pine cone on the ground. + +"Yes, Mom, I wanted to see what was inside. But it hurt me. It hurt me a lot," Sara sobbed, feeling the pain and the blood. + +"I'm sorry, Sara, that was a bad idea. Pine cones are not for squeezing. They are for looking and touching gently. They have seeds inside, but they are very hard to open. You need to be careful with them," Mom said, trying to calm Sara. + +"Can we go home, Mom? I don't want to play anymore. I don't like pine cones anymore," Sara said, still crying. + +"Of course, Sara, we can go home. Let me get your coat and your bag. Ben, can you help me?" Mom said, getting ready to leave. + +Ben nodded and picked up Sara's coat and bag. He felt bad for Sara and for the pine cone. He wished he had not given it to her. He wished they had not gone to the park. He wished they had stayed home and played with their toys. He was not happy anymore. +Ben and Lily were playing in their room. They liked to make tents with their sheets and pillows. They pretended they were in a forest or a castle or a spaceship. + +One day, they heard a strange noise outside. It sounded like a roar or a growl. They were scared. They hid under their sheets and held each other. + +"What is that?" Lily whispered. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it's a monster or a lion or a dinosaur." + +They listened carefully. The noise came closer and closer. They saw a shadow on the wall. It looked big and scary. They hugged each other tighter. + +Suddenly, the door opened. They saw a flash of fur and teeth. They screamed. + +"Boo!" said the voice. "I got you!" + +They lifted their sheets and saw their dad. He was wearing a mask and a costume. He was laughing. + +"Dad!" they said. "You scared us!" + +"Sorry, kids," he said. "I was just playing a joke. Do you like my mask and costume? I found them in the attic. They are very old and unknown." + +Ben and Lily looked at their dad. He looked funny and silly. They started to laugh too. + +They got out of their tent and hugged their dad. They asked him to tell them stories about the mask and costume. They forgot about the noise and the shadow. They had fun with their dad. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a big doll that she named Anna. Lily loved Anna and took her everywhere. She dressed her, combed her hair, and talked to her. + +One day, Lily's mom had to go to the doctor. She asked Lily to be patient and stay with her grandma. Lily agreed, but she wanted to take Anna with her. Mom said no, because Anna was too big and might get dirty or lost. Lily was sad, but she listened to mom and left Anna at home. + +Lily's grandma was very nice and had many things for Lily to do. She read her stories, baked cookies, and played games. Lily had fun, but she missed Anna. She wondered if Anna was lonely or scared. She wished she could hug her and tell her she was fine. + +When mom came back, she brought Lily a surprise. It was a small doll that looked like Anna, but was much smaller. Mom said it was Anna's sister, and she could take her anywhere. Lily was very happy and thanked mom. She hugged the small doll and named her Mia. + +Lily learned that sometimes she had to be patient and do what mom said. She realized that mom knew what was best for her and her toys. She also learned that she could love both Anna and Mia, and they could be a happy family. She did not spoil her toys, but took good care of them. Lily was a fine little girl. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to climb the tree and see the sky. + +"Can we climb the tree, please?" Lily asked her mom. + +"OK, but be careful," her mom said. "Don't go too high." + +Lily and Ben ran to the tree and started to climb. They held on to the branches and stepped on the trunk. They felt the wind and the sun on their faces. They were happy. + +They reached a big branch that was empty. There were no leaves or birds or nests on it. It looked like a good place to sit and rest. + +"Look, an empty branch!" Ben said. "Let's sit there." + +They moved to the empty branch and sat down. They looked around and saw the park and the people and the cars. They felt like they were flying. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Lily said. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck that was honking its horn. It was driving fast on the road. It scared Lily and Ben. + +"Ah, what's that?" Lily said. + +"It's a truck, it's loud," Ben said. + +They wanted to get down from the tree. They were not happy anymore. + +But the branch was too high and too far from the trunk. They could not reach the other branches. They were stuck. + +"Help, help!" they cried. "Mom, mom!" + +Their mom heard them and looked up. She saw them on the empty branch. She was worried. + +"Stay calm, don't move," she said. "I'm coming to get you." + +She ran to the tree and started to climb. She was fast and strong. She reached the empty branch and grabbed Lily and Ben. She hugged them and said, "It's OK, I'm here." + +She carried them down from the tree. They were safe and sound. + +"Thank you, mom," they said. + +"You're welcome, my loves," she said. "But next time, don't dive on an empty branch. It's dangerous." +One day, a monkey and a bird were friends. They liked to play in the jungle and have fun. But the monkey was tired of always doing the same things. He wanted to do something new and exciting. + +"Let's plan a trip to the big mountain," the monkey said to the bird. "We can see many things and have an adventure." + +The bird was scared of the big mountain. He had heard that there were big animals and loud noises there. He did not want to go. + +"No, thank you," the bird said to the monkey. "The big mountain is too far and too dangerous. I like to stay in the jungle where it is safe and cozy." + +The monkey was sad. He really wanted to go to the big mountain. He thought the bird was not a good friend. He decided to go by himself. + +He packed some bananas and some water and started to walk. He walked and walked and walked. He saw many things he had never seen before. He saw a river, a bridge, a cave, and a waterfall. He was happy and curious. + +But he also saw some things that made him scared. He saw a snake, a lion, a bear, and a storm. He was cold and hungry and thirsty. He missed the bird and the jungle. He realized that the big mountain was not as fun as he thought. + +He turned around and started to walk back. He walked and walked and walked. He hoped to see the bird and the jungle soon. He was very tired. + +After a long time, he finally saw the jungle. He was so happy. He ran and ran and ran. He saw the bird waiting for him on a branch. + +"Where have you been?" the bird asked the monkey. "I was worried about you." + +"I went to the big mountain," the monkey said to the bird. "But it was not a good idea. It was too far and too dangerous. I'm sorry I did not listen to you. You are a good friend." + +The bird was glad that the monkey was back. He hugged him and said, "I'm happy you are safe. I'm sorry I did not go with you. You are a brave friend." + +The monkey and the bird smiled at each other. They were happy to be friends again. They decided to stay in the jungle and have fun. They were not tired anymore. +Tom and Mia were playing on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells. Sometimes they found crabs hiding under the rocks. They were careful not to touch them, because they had sharp claws. + +"Look, I found a big crab!" Tom shouted, holding up a red shell. "It's bigger than yours!" + +Mia frowned. She wanted to find a bigger crab. She was competitive. She dug deeper and deeper, until she saw something shiny. She pulled it out and smiled. It was a necklace with a heart pendant. + +"Wow, that's pretty!" Tom said, looking at the necklace. "Where did you find it?" + +"I found it in the sand. Maybe someone lost it," Mia said. She put it around her neck and felt happy. + +"Can I see it?" Tom asked. He reached for the necklace, but Mia moved away. + +"No, it's mine! I found it!" Mia said. She was afraid Tom would take it from her. + +Tom felt sad. He liked Mia, but she was being mean. He wanted to share with her, but she didn't want to share with him. He dropped the crab and walked away. + +Mia watched Tom go. She felt bad. She liked Tom, too, but she was being selfish. She didn't want to lose the necklace, but she didn't want to lose Tom, either. She ran after him and called his name. + +"Tom, wait! I'm sorry!" Mia said. She caught up with him and hugged him. "I'm sorry I was mean. You can see the necklace. You can even have it, if you want." + +Tom looked at Mia and smiled. He hugged her back and shook his head. "No, you can keep it. It's yours. You found it. It looks nice on you." + +Mia smiled, too. She felt happy again. She took off the necklace and put it around Tom's neck. "Here, you can wear it. It looks nice on you, too." + +Tom felt surprised and touched. He thanked Mia and kissed her on the cheek. Mia blushed and kissed him back. They held hands and walked back to the beach. They didn't care about the crabs anymore. They only cared about each other. +Lily was a very independent girl. She liked to do things by herself, without help from anyone. She could tie her shoes, brush her teeth, and even make her own sandwich. She was proud of being independent. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. There were many other kids playing there, on the swings, the slide, and the seesaw. Lily wanted to join them, but she was shy. She did not know how to make friends. + +She saw a boy with a red ball. He was throwing it high in the air and catching it. Lily thought he looked fun. She walked up to him and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. Can I play with you?" + +The boy looked at her and smiled. He said, "Hi, I'm Ben. Sure, you can play with me. Do you like to throw the ball?" + +Lily nodded. She liked to throw the ball. She took the ball from Ben and threw it as high as she could. She caught it and threw it back to him. They played catch for a while, and laughed. + +Then, Ben said, "Do you want to try something else? Do you dare to go on the big slide?" + +Lily looked at the big slide. It was very high and steep. She felt scared. She had never been on the big slide before. She said, "I don't know. It looks scary." + +Ben said, "Don't be scared. It's fun. I'll go with you. Come on, let's go." + +He took her hand and led her to the big slide. He climbed up the ladder and waited for her at the top. He said, "Are you ready?" + +Lily looked down. She saw her mom and dad watching her. They smiled and waved at her. They said, "You can do it, Lily. We're proud of you." + +Lily felt brave. She said, "I'm ready. Let's go." + +She sat down on the slide next to Ben. He said, "One, two, three, go!" + +They slid down the big slide together, fast and smooth. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They shouted, "Whee!" + +They reached the bottom and jumped off the slide. They hugged each other and said, "That was awesome!" + +Lily was happy. She had made a new friend and tried something new. She had been independent and daring. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You're a good friend." + +Ben said, "Thank you, Lily. You're a good friend too. Do you want to play some more?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please. Let's play some more." + +They ran off to play some more, holding hands. Lily's mom and dad smiled and followed them. They were proud of their independent and daring girl. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside on the lawn. The lawn is green and soft. They have a ball and a kite. They throw the ball and run after it. They laugh and have fun. + +But the wind is strong today. It blows the kite away. Tom and Mia try to catch it, but it is too fast. The kite flies over the fence and into the street. Tom and Mia are sad. They want their kite back. + +They see a man on the other side of the street. He has their kite. He is holding it in his hand. He sees Tom and Mia. He smiles and waves at them. He wants to give them their kite. + +But the street is busy. There are many cars and bikes. They make noise and go fast. It is difficult to cross the street. Tom and Mia do not know what to do. They are scared. + +The man sees their problem. He has an idea. He ties the kite to a long string. He throws the string over the fence. Tom and Mia see the string. They grab it and pull it. The kite comes back to them. They are happy. They wave at the man and say thank you. The man waves back and says you're welcome. He is happy too. He likes to help. Tom and Mia play with their kite again. They are careful not to lose it. They have a good day. +Ben and Lily were twins who lived in a big city with their mom and dad. They liked to go to the park, play with their toys, and read books. But sometimes they were spoiled and wanted things they could not have. + +One day, they went to a restaurant with their mom and dad. The restaurant had many yummy foods, like pizza, pasta, and salad. Ben and Lily looked at the menu and saw a picture of a big ice cream sundae. They wanted it very much. + +"Mom, dad, can we have the ice cream sundae?" they asked. + +"No, sweeties, that is too much for you. You have to eat your lunch first. Then you can have a small ice cream cone," their mom said. + +"But we want the ice cream sundae! It looks so good!" they whined. + +"Sorry, but that is the rule. You can order something else from the menu," their dad said. + +Ben and Lily were not happy. They pouted and crossed their arms. They did not want to order anything else. They only wanted the ice cream sundae. + +The waiter came to their table and asked what they wanted. Ben and Lily said nothing. Their mom and dad ordered pizza and salad for them. + +The waiter brought their food and put it on the table. Ben and Lily did not touch it. They still wanted the ice cream sundae. + +Their mom and dad ate their food and enjoyed it. They tried to make Ben and Lily eat, but they refused. + +"Come on, kids, you have to eat something. You will be hungry later," their mom said. + +"No, we want the ice cream sundae!" they shouted. + +Their mom and dad sighed. They knew Ben and Lily were spoiled and needed to learn a lesson. + +They finished their food and asked for the bill. They paid the waiter and got ready to leave. + +"Can we have the ice cream cone now?" Ben and Lily asked. + +"No, you can't. You did not eat your lunch. You have to wait until we get home. Maybe then you can have some fruit or yogurt," their dad said. + +Ben and Lily were shocked. They could not believe their mom and dad did not let them have any ice cream. They started to cry and scream. + +"Mom, dad, that is not fair! We want ice cream! We want ice cream!" they yelled. + +Their mom and dad ignored them. They took them by the hand and walked out of the restaurant. They felt sorry for the other people who had to listen to their tantrum. + +They hoped Ben and Lily would learn to be more grateful and less spoiled. They also hoped they would not have to go to a restaurant with them again for a long time. +Lily has a loose tooth. She can wiggle it with her tongue. She is happy because she knows the tooth fairy will come. She wants to put her tooth under her pillow at night. + +But before bedtime, she eats an apple. She bites hard and her tooth falls out. She shows it to her mom and dad. They say, "Wow, Lily, you are so brave! That is a big tooth!" + +Lily smiles and puts her tooth in a small box. She goes to her room and puts the box under her pillow. She says, "Good night, tooth fairy. I hope you are available. I have a tooth for you." + +She falls asleep and dreams of fairies and stars. In the morning, she wakes up and looks under her pillow. She sees a shiny coin and a note. The note says, "Thank you, Lily, for your tooth. You have a beautiful smile. I am always available for good children like you. Love, the tooth fairy." + +Lily is very happy. She runs to her mom and dad and shows them her coin and note. They hug her and say, "We are proud of you, Lily. You are growing up so fast. We love you very much." +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a large slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's jump on the slide!" Ben says. + +"No, we have to wait for our turn," Lily says. + +But Ben does not listen. He runs to the slide and jumps on it. He bumps into a boy who is on the slide. The boy falls off the slide and cries. + +"Hey, you are bad! You made me fall!" the boy says. He is angry. + +"I'm sorry, I did not mean to," Ben says. He is scared. + +Lily runs to the slide. She sees the boy and Ben. She wants to help. + +"Are you okay?" she asks the boy. + +The boy nods. He has a scratch on his knee. + +"Can you spell your name?" Lily asks. She thinks spelling is fun. + +The boy smiles. He likes spelling too. + +"Yes, I can. My name is Sam. S-A-M," he says. + +"Wow, that is a good spell. My name is Lily. L-I-L-Y," she says. + +"And I am Ben. B-E-N," Ben says. + +They spell their names together. They become friends. They take turns on the slide. They have fun. +Lily and Ben were very happy. They were going to visit Grandma and Grandpa for a week. They had a big bag with clothes and toys. Mom and Dad helped them put the bag in the car. They said goodbye to their house and their cat. + +The car ride was long, but fun. They sang songs, played games, and looked out the window. They saw cows, horses, and trees. They ate some sweet cookies that Mom made. They drank some juice. They felt sleepy and took a nap. + +When they woke up, they were at Grandma and Grandpa's house. They were very excited. They jumped out of the car and ran to hug them. Grandma and Grandpa were very happy to see them. They gave them big kisses and hugs. They said, "Welcome, Lily and Ben! We have a lot of fun things to do with you!" + +They went inside the house. It was warm and cozy. It smelled like bread and flowers. Grandma and Grandpa showed them their room. It had two beds, a table, and a shelf. They said, "This is your room for the week. You can unpack your bag and put your things here." + +Lily and Ben unpacked their bag. They took out their clothes and put them in a drawer. They took out their toys and put them on the shelf. They took out their books and put them on the table. They said, "Thank you, Grandma and Grandpa! This is a nice room. We like it here!" + +They hugged their body and smiled. They were happy to be with Grandma and Grandpa. They were ready to have a lot of fun. They said, "We love you, Grandma and Grandpa! You are the best!" +Ben likes to step on the grass. He likes how it feels under his feet. He likes to hear the crunch and the squish. He likes to make marks with his shoes. + +One day, he finds a stamp in his room. It is red and has a star on it. He thinks it is nice. He wants to make marks with it too. He takes it outside and looks for a place to stamp. + +He sees a big rock. He stamps on it. He sees a leaf. He stamps on it. He sees a flower. He stamps on it. He sees a bug. He stamps on it. He is happy. + +But then he hears a cry. He looks up and sees Lily. Lily is his sister. She is holding her hand. She is sad. Ben sees blood on her hand. He sees his stamp on the ground. He sees a bite on the stamp. + +He realizes he stamped on a bee. The bee was angry and stung Lily. He feels bad. He says sorry to Lily. He gives her a hug. He gives her his stamp. He says it is nice. He says he will not stamp on bugs anymore. + +Lily smiles. She says thank you to Ben. She says he is nice. She says she will share the stamp with him. They go inside and show their mom. Mom gives them a band-aid and a cookie. They are happy. +Lily and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw many ducks in the pond. Lily and Ben liked to feed the ducks with bread. Mom gave them some bread and said, "Be careful, don't go too close to the water." + +Lily and Ben threw some bread to the ducks. The ducks came closer and closer. They quacked and nibbled the bread. One duck was very friendly. It came out of the water and walked to Lily. Lily smiled and said, "Hello, duck. You are cute. Can I pet you?" + +The duck nodded and let Lily touch its feathers. Lily felt happy. She leaned down and gave the duck a kiss on its beak. The duck kissed her back. But the duck's beak was sour. Lily made a face and said, "Ew, duck. Your kiss is sour. Why is that?" + +The duck shrugged and said, "I don't know. Maybe it's because I eat sour things. Like lemons and pickles and worms. Do you like sour things?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, I don't. I like sweet things. Like candy and cake and honey. Do you want to try some?" + +The duck nodded and said, "Yes, I do. Maybe I will like sweet things too. Can you share some with me?" + +Lily and Ben looked at Mom. Mom smiled and said, "Sure, you can share some with the duck. But only a little bit. Too much sweet is not good for ducks or kids. And don't forget to brush your teeth later." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Okay, Mom." They took out some candy from their pockets and gave some to the duck. The duck tasted the candy and said, "Mmm, this is good. Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are nice. Can I be your friend?" + +Lily and Ben said, "Yes, you can. We like you, duck. You are funny. Can we come back and see you again?" + +The duck said, "Yes, you can. I will be here, waiting for you. And maybe next time, you can bring me some sweet bread. That would be yummy." + +Lily and Ben laughed and said, "Okay, duck. We will. Goodbye for now. See you soon." + +They waved to the duck and hugged Mom. They left the park, happy and full of candy. And the duck was happy too, full of bread and candy. And he learned something new. He learned that sweet kisses are better than sour ones. +Tim and Mia liked to play pirates in the garden. They had a big cardboard box that was their ship, and a red scarf that was their flag. They also had a map that showed them where to find treasure. + +One sunny day, they decided to follow the map and dig for treasure. They took their shovels and buckets and started to dig in the dirt. They dug and dug until they found something shiny. + +"Look, Mia, I found treasure!" Tim shouted. He held up a metal spoon that was very dirty, but still shone in the sun. + +"Wow, Tim, that's amazing!" Mia said. She ran over to see the spoon. "Maybe there's more treasure here. Let's keep digging!" + +They dug some more and found more shiny things: a bottle cap, a coin, a ring. They put them all in their bucket and felt very happy. They had found a lot of treasure! + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was their dog, Rex, who had come to see what they were doing. Rex saw the shiny things in the bucket and thought they were toys. He jumped on the bucket and knocked it over. The shiny things spilled out and rolled away. + +"Rex, no!" Tim and Mia cried. They tried to catch the shiny things, but Rex was faster. He picked up the spoon in his mouth and ran away. + +"Come back, Rex, that's our treasure!" Tim and Mia shouted. They chased after Rex, but he was too quick. He ran to the other side of the garden, where there was an enormous tree. He hid under the tree and started to dig a hole. He buried the spoon in the hole and wagged his tail. + +Tim and Mia reached the tree and saw Rex. They were sad and angry. They wanted their treasure back. + +"Rex, give us our treasure!" Tim said. He tried to pull the spoon out of the hole, but Rex growled and barked. + +"Rex, be nice!" Mia said. She tried to pet Rex and calm him down, but Rex snarled and snapped. + +Tim and Mia didn't know what to do. They looked at each other and sighed. They had lost their treasure. They decided to go back to their ship and make a new map. Maybe they would find more treasure next time. And maybe Rex would not take it. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to make mud pies and pretend they were chefs. They used sticks and leaves and stones to decorate their pies. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, a mosquito came and buzzed around them. It wanted to bite them and make them itch. Anna and Ben did not like the mosquito. They tried to shoo it away, but it was very fast and sneaky. + +"Go away, mosquito!" Anna said. "You are not nice. You are not our friend." + +"Maybe we can stir it away," Ben said. He picked up a stick and waved it in the air. He hoped the mosquito would get scared and fly away. + +But the mosquito was not scared. It dodged the stick and flew closer to Ben. It landed on his arm and bit him. Ben felt a sting and a bump. He cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The mosquito bit me! It hurts!" + +Anna heard Ben cry and ran to him. She saw the bump on his arm and felt sorry for him. She hugged him and said, "Don't cry, Ben. I will help you. Let's go inside and put some ice on your bump. That will make it feel better." + +They left their mud pies in the garden and went inside. Their mom saw them and asked, "What happened, kids? Why are you so dirty and sad?" + +"A mosquito bit Ben," Anna said. "It was very mean and rude. We tried to stir it away, but it didn't work." + +"I'm sorry, Ben," their mom said. "Mosquitoes can be very annoying. Let me see your bump. Here, have some ice. It will make the swelling go down and the pain go away." + +She gave Ben some ice and a kiss. She said, "You are very brave, Ben. And you are very kind, Anna. Thank you for helping your brother. Now, why don't you go and wash your hands and faces? Then we can have some cookies and milk. But first, can you please tidy up your mud pies in the garden? They are making a mess." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They said, "Okay, mom. We will tidy up our mud pies. And then we will have some cookies and milk. And we will not play with mosquitoes anymore. They are not fun. They are bad." + +They smiled and hugged their mom. Then they went back to the garden and tidied up their mud pies. They threw away the sticks and leaves and stones. They made sure the garden was clean and neat. Then they went inside and had some cookies and milk. They felt happy and cozy. They forgot about the mosquito and the bump. They only remembered their mom and their fun. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a kangaroo in the park. The kangaroo is sad. It has a hurt leg. + +"Hello, kangaroo. Why are you sad?" Tim asks. + +"I am sad because I have a hurt leg. I can't hop. I can't go home," the kangaroo says. + +"Can we help you?" Mia asks. + +"Yes, please. You can help me. You can find a big stick. I can use the stick to hop," the kangaroo says. + +Tim and Mia look for a big stick. They find one near a tree. They bring the stick to the kangaroo. + +"Here, kangaroo. This is a big stick. You can use it to hop," Tim says. + +"Thank you, Tim and Mia. You are very kind. You are very fair. You help me," the kangaroo says. + +The kangaroo takes the stick. It uses the stick to hop. It hops slowly to its home. + +"Bye, kangaroo. We are happy to help you. We hope you feel better soon," Mia says. + +"Bye, Tim and Mia. You are good friends. You make me happy. Thank you for your help," the kangaroo says. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. They have bicycles. Lily has a pink bicycle. Tom has a blue bicycle. + +One day, it is very cold. Lily and Tom wear warm clothes. They go to the park. They ride their bicycles on the path. They see some snow on the grass. They stop and make snowballs. + +Lily throws a snowball at Tom. It hits his hat. Tom laughs. He throws a snowball at Lily. It misses her. Lily says, "You can't catch me!" She rides away on her bicycle. + +Tom chases her on his bicycle. He says, "Yes, I can!" He tries to catch up with her. He teases her. He says, "Your bicycle is slow. My bicycle is fast." + +Lily does not like that. She says, "No, it is not. Your bicycle is old. My bicycle is new." She pedals faster. She turns a corner. She sees a big puddle. She does not want to get wet. She brakes hard. + +Tom does not see the puddle. He is too close to Lily. He can't stop. He splashes into the puddle. He gets wet and muddy. He says, "Oh, no!" + +Lily looks back. She sees Tom in the puddle. She feels sorry for him. She says, "I'm sorry, Tom. Are you okay?" + +Tom gets up. He is cold and wet. He says, "I'm okay, Lily. But I'm very dirty." He smiles. He says, "That was fun. Let's do it again." + +Lily smiles. She says, "Okay, Tom. But next time, don't tease me." She helps him clean his bicycle. They ride back to their homes. They are still friends. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big tree with many leaves. It was an oak tree. + +"Let's go and see the tree," Lila said. + +"OK," Ben said. + +They ran to the tree and touched its bark. It was rough and brown. They looked up and saw the branches and the acorns. + +"Look, there are nuts on the tree," Lila said. + +"Can we eat them?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe we should examine them first," Lila said. + +She picked up an acorn and opened it. Inside, there was a seed. It was white and hard. + +"Maybe we can plant it and grow a new tree," Lila said. + +"That would be fun," Ben said. + +They heard a noise. It was a squirrel. It was on the tree and it was angry. It wanted the acorns for itself. + +"Go away, this is my tree," the squirrel said. + +Lila and Ben were scared. The squirrel had sharp teeth and claws. It jumped down and ran towards them. + +"Run, Lila, run," Ben said. + +They dropped the acorns and ran away. The squirrel chased them for a while, then stopped and went back to the tree. + +Lila and Ben were safe. They hugged each other and breathed hard. + +"That was scary," Lila said. + +"Yes, it was. But we were brave. We examined the acorns and we ran fast," Ben said. + +They smiled and went back to play. They decided to leave the oak tree and the squirrel alone. They had enough fun without them. +Tim and Sam were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big stone near the slide. They wanted to move it. + +"Let's pull the stone, Tim!" Sam said. + +"OK, Sam. You pull this side, I pull that side." Tim said. + +They pulled and pulled, but the stone was tough. It did not move. + +"Pull harder, Tim!" Sam said. + +"I am, Sam. You pull harder too!" Tim said. + +They pulled and pulled, but the stone was still tough. It did not move. + +Then, they heard a loud noise. It was a car. The car was fast. The car did not see them. The car hit them. + +Tim and Sam were hurt. They cried. The stone was still tough. It did not move. +Tim and Lily like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make towers, bridges, houses and animals with their blocks. + +One day, they decide to have a contest. Who can make the highest stack of blocks? They each choose a spot on the floor and start to build. They are careful and patient. They do not want their blocks to fall down. + +Tim makes a stack of red and blue blocks. He puts one block on top of another, and another, and another. His stack is very tall. He is happy. + +Lily makes a stack of yellow and green blocks. She also puts one block on top of another, and another, and another. Her stack is also very tall. She is happy. + +They look at each other's stacks. They are both proud of their work. They smile and clap. + +But then, a loud noise makes them jump. It is their dog, Rex. He runs into the room, wagging his tail. He sees the blocks and thinks they are toys. He wants to play with them. + +He runs towards Tim's stack and bumps into it. The blocks fall down with a crash. Tim is sad. He worked hard on his stack. + +He runs towards Lily's stack and jumps on it. The blocks fly everywhere. Lily is sad. She worked hard on her stack. + +Tim and Lily cry. They are angry at Rex. They tell him to go away. Rex does not understand. He thinks they are playing. He barks and wags his tail. + +Tim and Lily hug each other. They are still sad, but they are also friends. They decide to make a new stack together. They use all the blocks, red, blue, yellow and green. They make a bigger and better stack than before. + +They are careful and patient. They want their stack to remain. They hope Rex will not come back. They are happy. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with toy guns. They pretend to be cowboys and robbers. One day, they find a big hill near their house. They want to climb the hill and play there. + +"Let's go to the hill, Sam!" Tim says. "We can shoot the bad guys from there!" + +"OK, Tim!" Sam says. "But be careful. The hill is high and steep. It might be dangerous." + +They take their toy guns and run to the hill. They climb and climb. They see rocks and trees and birds. They feel happy and brave. + +They reach the top of the hill. They see a big road far away. They see cars and trucks and buses. They hear horns and sirens and engines. + +"Wow, look at that, Sam!" Tim says. "That is the way to the city! Let's shoot the cars! Bang, bang, bang!" + +"No, Tim, don't do that!" Sam says. "That is not a game. That is real. You might hurt someone. Or someone might see us and get angry. That is dangerous!" + +But Tim does not listen. He points his toy gun at the road and pulls the trigger. He makes loud noises. He thinks he is fun. + +Suddenly, a loud noise comes from the road. It is not a car or a truck or a bus. It is a police car. It has a blue light and a loud speaker. It stops near the hill. + +"Hey, you kids, stop that right now!" a voice says. "What are you doing? That is not a toy. That is a real gun. You are in big trouble. Come down here now!" + +Tim and Sam are scared. They look at each other. They look at their toy guns. They see that they are not toys. They are real guns. They do not know how they got them. They do not know what to do. + +They drop the guns and run down the hill. They cry and say sorry. They hope the police will not be too mad. They hope their parents will not be too mad. They hope they will not go to jail. They learn a big lesson. They never play with guns again. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big log. They want to balance on the log. + +"Look, I can balance on the log!" Lily says. She walks on the log. She is good at balancing. + +"Me too, me too!" Tom says. He runs to the log. He tries to balance on the log. He is not good at balancing. He falls off the log. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +Lily hears Tom cry. She jumps off the log. She runs to Tom. She hugs him. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. Are you okay?" Lily says. + +"No, I'm not okay. You are better than me. You can balance on the log. I can't balance on the log. It's not fair!" Tom says. + +Lily feels sad. She wants to make Tom happy. She thinks of an idea. + +"Tom, do you want to play something else? We can play catch. We can throw the ball. We can catch the ball. We are both good at catch. It's fun!" Lily says. + +Tom stops crying. He looks at Lily. He sees the ball. He smiles. + +"Okay, Lily. Let's play catch. Thank you for being my friend. You are nice." Tom says. + +Lily and Tom play catch. They laugh. They have fun. They are happy. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. They look at the sky. They see dark clouds. They see lightning. They hear thunder. It is a storm. + +"Oh no, it's a storm! We have to go home!" Lily says. + +"Yes, we have to go home! Come on, Lily!" Tom says. + +Lily and Tom run to their homes. They say goodbye to each other. They hope to play again soon. They are good friends. +Sara likes to play in the garden. She likes to smell the flowers and touch the leaves. She likes to find the herbs that grow there. Herbs are plants that smell good and taste good. Sara knows the names of some herbs. She can name mint, basil, rosemary and thyme. + +One day, Sara sees a new herb in the garden. It has small purple flowers and green leaves. It smells sweet and spicy. Sara does not know its name. She asks her mom, who is working in the garden. "Mom, what is the name of this herb?" she says, pointing to the plant. + +Her mom smiles and bends down to look at the herb. "This herb is called lavender," she says. "It is a pretty herb. It can make you feel calm and happy. You can use it to make tea or soap or perfume. Do you like it?" + +Sara nods and smiles. She likes the lavender. She thinks it is a pretty herb. She picks a flower and puts it in her hair. She says, "Thank you, mom. I like lavender. It is my new favorite herb." Her mom hugs her and says, "You're welcome, Sara. I'm glad you like it. You are my favorite girl." +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with boats. They have a big boat made of wood and a small boat made of paper. They go to the pond and put their boats in the water. They watch them sail. + +"Look, my boat is faster!" Tom says. + +"No, mine is faster!" Lily says. + +They laugh and cheer for their boats. + +But then they see a dog. The dog is wild. It has no collar and no owner. It is big and black and has sharp teeth. It runs to the pond and barks. It sees the boats and jumps in the water. It tries to catch the boats with its mouth. + +"Help! The dog is eating our boats!" Lily cries. + +"Go away, dog! Leave our boats alone!" Tom shouts. + +They are scared and sad. They want their boats back. + +But then they hear a whistle. It is a man. He is the dog's owner. He is looking for the dog. He sees the dog in the pond and calls it. + +"Rex, come here! Bad dog! What are you doing?" The man says. + +The dog hears the man and stops. It swims to the shore and shakes its fur. It drops the boats on the ground. The boats are wet and torn. + +The man sees Lily and Tom. He is sorry. + +"I'm sorry, kids. My dog ran away from me. He likes to chase things. He didn't mean to hurt your boats." The man says. + +He gives them some money to buy new boats. He puts a leash on the dog and walks away. + +Lily and Tom are still scared and sad. But they are also glad. The dog is gone and the man is nice. They have some money to buy new boats. + +They hug each other and smile. + +"Let's go to the store and buy new boats!" Lily says. + +"Yes, let's go! And let's find a safer place to sail them!" Tom says. + +They hold hands and walk to the store. They are friends. They like to play with boats. +Tom and Lily went to the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and make castles and tunnels. They each had a spade, a bucket and a hat. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big castle with a moat and a bridge!" Tom said, showing his spade. "Do you want to help me decorate it?" + +"Yes, Tom, that looks fun!" Lily said, picking up her bucket. "I have some shells and stones we can use. They are shiny and pretty." + +They worked together to put the shells and stones on the castle walls and the bridge. They made windows and doors and flags. They were very proud of their castle. + +"Wow, you two did a great job!" their mom said, coming to see their castle. "It's very beautiful and creative. Do you want to take a picture with it?" + +"Yes, please, mom!" Tom and Lily said, smiling. They posed next to their castle and their mom took a picture with her phone. + +"Can we keep our castle, mom?" Lily asked. "We don't want it to go away." + +"I'm sorry, Lily, but we can't take the castle home with us," their mom said. "But we can cover it with a towel so no one else can touch it or break it. Then we can come back tomorrow and see if it's still there. How does that sound?" + +"That sounds good, mom," Tom said. "But can we keep our spades and buckets and hats? They are very useful and fun." + +"Of course, you can keep your spades and buckets and hats," their mom said. "They are yours and you can use them whenever you want. Now, let's go have some lunch. I'm sure you are hungry after all that work." + +Tom and Lily nodded and followed their mom. They covered their castle with a towel and left it on the sand. They hoped it would be there tomorrow. They were happy and hungry. They loved the beach. +Sara likes to play in the garden with her neighbor, Ben. They have a lot of fun digging, watering, and picking flowers. One day, they see a big butterfly with many colors on its wings. They want to catch it and look at it. + +"Wow, look at the butterfly!" Sara says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Let's go get it!" Ben says. "Maybe we can keep it as a pet!" + +They run after the butterfly, but it flies away from them. They follow it to the other side of the garden, where there is a fence. The butterfly lands on a flower that grows on the fence. + +"Shh, be careful!" Sara says. "We don't want to scare it!" + +They kneel on the ground and slowly move closer to the fence. They stretch their hands to reach the flower. But as soon as they touch it, the butterfly flies away again. + +"Oh, no!" Ben says. "It is gone!" + +They look up and see a lady on the other side of the fence. She is smiling at them. She is their neighbor, Mrs. Lee. + +"Hello, children!" she says. "Did you like the butterfly?" + +"Yes, we did!" Sara says. "It was very beautiful!" + +"It was a monarch butterfly," Mrs. Lee says. "They are very special. They travel a long way every year to find a warm place to stay." + +"Wow, that is amazing!" Ben says. "Where do they go?" + +"They go to a place called Mexico," Mrs. Lee says. "It is very far from here. But they always come back in the spring." + +"Can we see them again?" Sara asks. + +"Of course," Mrs. Lee says. "They will come back to visit my flowers. And you can come and visit me, too. I have some cookies and milk for you. Would you like some?" + +"Yes, please!" Sara and Ben say. + +They get up and follow Mrs. Lee to her house. They are happy to have a new friend and to learn something new. They hope to see the butterfly again soon. +Tom liked to collect things. He had a big box full of things he found. He had rocks, shells, feathers, buttons, and stickers. He liked to look at them and sort them by color, shape, or size. + +One morning, he saw something new on the table. It was a piece of toast. It was brown and crispy and had butter on it. Tom thought it looked very good. He wanted to eat it, but he also wanted to collect it. He wondered if it would fit in his box. + +He asked his mom, "Can I have this toast?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can have it. It's your breakfast. But you have to eat it, not collect it. Toast is not a good thing to collect. It will get old and moldy and yucky. You don't want that in your box, do you?" + +Tom thought about it. He did not want old and moldy and yucky things in his box. He wanted nice and pretty and fun things in his box. He decided to eat the toast. He took a big bite and said, "Mmm, this is good. Thank you, mom." + +His mom said, "You're welcome, Tom. I'm glad you like it. Toast is an ordinary thing, but it can be very tasty. Sometimes, ordinary things can make us happy." + +Tom nodded and finished his toast. He felt happy and full. He still liked to collect things, but he also liked to eat things. He wondered what he would find next. He hoped it would be something good. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys in their room. One day, they found a big sock under the bed. It was red and soft and had a hole in it. + +"Look, a sock!" Tom said. "Maybe there is something inside." + +"Let me see!" Sam said. He grabbed the sock from Tom and shook it hard. He heard a rattling sound. + +"What is that?" Tom asked. He wanted the sock back. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a surprise." Sam said. He shook the sock harder and harder. He did not see the gentle cat that was sleeping on the bed. + +The cat woke up and saw the sock. She thought it was a mouse. She jumped off the bed and ran to the sock. She bit the sock with her sharp teeth. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Sam screamed. He dropped the sock and held his hand. There was blood on his hand. The sock had a snake inside. The snake had bitten Sam when he shook the sock. + +Tom was scared. He ran to the door and called for Mom. Mom came and saw Sam crying and bleeding. She took Sam to the hospital. The snake slithered away. + +Tom and Sam learned a lesson. They never played with socks again. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide, but there is a problem. There is a big object on the slide. It is brown and round and smooth. It looks like a ball, but it is not a ball. + +"What is that?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "But it is in our way. We can't go on the slide." + +They go closer to the object. They touch it. It is hard and cold. They push it. It does not move. + +"How can we solve this?" Anna says. + +"Maybe we can roll it," Ben says. "Let's try." + +They try to roll the object. They push it with their hands. They push it with their feet. They push it with their heads. But the object is too heavy. It does not roll. + +"This is too hard," Anna says. "We need help." + +They look around. They see a man with a dog. The man is wearing a hat and a badge. He looks like a park ranger. + +"Excuse me, sir," Ben says. "Can you help us?" + +The man comes over. He sees the object on the slide. + +"Hello, kids," he says. "What are you doing?" + +"We want to go on the slide, but there is a big object on it," Anna says. "We don't know what it is. We can't move it. Can you help us?" + +The man smiles. He knows what the object is. He has seen it before. + +"That is a turtle," he says. "A very big turtle. It must have crawled out of the pond. It likes to sunbathe on the slide. It is not a toy. It is a living animal." + +"A turtle?" Anna and Ben say. "Wow!" + +They look at the turtle. They see its eyes and its mouth and its shell. They see its legs and its tail. They think it is amazing. + +"Can we pet it?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, but be gentle," the man says. "It might be shy. And don't try to move it. It will go back to the pond when it is ready." + +Anna and Ben pet the turtle. They feel its smooth shell and its rough skin. They say hello to it. They thank the man for helping them. + +They decide to play something else. They leave the turtle on the slide. They hope to see it again. They have learned something new. They have solved a mystery. They are happy. +Jill and Tom were playing in the living room. They saw a big tree with many shiny things on it. They wanted to touch them. + +"Look, Tom, pretty things!" Jill said. + +"Yes, Jill, pretty things. Let's go see them!" Tom said. + +They ran to the tree and reached for the shiny things. But they did not know that some of them were not toys. They were ornaments. + +One of them was a bird that could sing. Jill grabbed it and pressed a button. The bird started to sing a loud song. + +"Wow, Jill, a singing bird!" Tom said. + +But the song was not nice. It was a disgusting song. It had bad words and noises. Jill and Tom did not like it. They felt scared and sad. + +"Stop, bird, stop!" Jill said. + +"Make it stop, Jill, make it stop!" Tom said. + +They tried to turn off the bird, but they could not. They dropped it on the floor. It broke into pieces. The song stopped. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to the living room. They saw the broken bird and the scared children. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +"Bad bird, bad bird!" Jill and Tom said. + +Mom and Dad looked at the bird. They saw a label on it. It said: "Adult joke ornament. Not for children." + +Mom and Dad felt sorry for Jill and Tom. They hugged them and said: + +"We're sorry, Jill and Tom. That was not a nice bird. That was a naughty bird. It was a mistake. We did not know it was there. We will get rid of it. You did nothing wrong." + +They threw away the bird and gave Jill and Tom some real toys. They played with them and forgot about the bad bird. They felt happy again. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a promise. They promise to share their toys and snacks. They are happy. + +One day, Tom brings a new toy. It is a red car. Lily likes the red car. She asks Tom to share. Tom says no. He says it is his car. He does not want to share. Lily is sad. She says he breaks their promise. Tom does not care. He plays with his car. + +Lily sees a big dog. The dog is friendly. It wants to play. Lily plays with the dog. She throws a stick. The dog runs and brings it back. Lily laughs. She forgets about Tom and his car. + +Tom sees Lily and the dog. He is angry. He thinks Lily does not want to be his friend. He wants to make her sad. He takes his car and runs to the dog. He throws his car at the dog. He hopes the dog will bite it. + +But the dog does not bite the car. The dog catches the car in its mouth. It thinks it is a stick. It runs away with the car. Tom cries. He wants his car back. He runs after the dog. He shouts and cries. + +Lily sees Tom and the dog. She is shocked. She does not understand why Tom is so mean. She does not want to play with him. She stays with the dog. She says sorry to the dog. She gives the dog a hug. She is happy. She makes a new promise. She promises to be the dog's friend. She does not care about Tom and his car. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. They saw a crab that was hiding under a rock. Ben wanted to touch the crab, but Lily said no. + +"Crabs can pinch you with their claws. They are upset when you bother them. We should care for them and leave them alone," Lily said. + +But Ben did not listen. He reached for the crab and tried to pick it up. The crab was scared and angry. It pinched Ben's finger with its claw. Ben cried out in pain and dropped the crab. + +Mom and Dad heard Ben's cry and ran to him. They saw the crab scuttle away to the water. They hugged Ben and checked his finger. It was red and sore, but not bleeding. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. That must have hurt a lot. You should be careful with crabs. They are living things that need their space. We should respect them and not hurt them," Mom said. + +Ben nodded and said he was sorry too. He learned his lesson. He said he would care for crabs and other animals from now on. Lily gave him a kiss and a shell. They all went back to play in the sand and have fun. +Tom and Lily were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a fat belly, a carrot nose and a hat. They gave him a name: Bob. + +"Bob is very nice," Tom said. "He is our friend." + +"Yes, he is," Lily agreed. "But he is also very cold. He needs a warm place to stay." + +They looked around and saw a stable. It was where the farmer kept his cows and horses. They decided to take Bob there. + +"Come on, Bob," Tom said. "We will find you a cozy spot." + +They rolled Bob to the stable and pushed him inside. The animals looked at him curiously. Bob smiled at them. + +"Hello, cows and horses," he said. "I am Bob. Can I stay with you?" + +The cows and horses nodded. They liked Bob. He was friendly and funny. They made room for him in the hay. + +"Thank you, cows and horses," Bob said. "You are very kind." + +Tom and Lily hugged Bob and said goodbye. They promised to come back and visit him soon. + +But the next day, the sun came out and shone brightly. It was very warm. The snow started to melt. + +Bob felt hot and wet. He looked at his fat belly and saw that it was getting smaller. He looked at his carrot nose and saw that it was falling off. He looked at his hat and saw that it was sliding down. + +"Oh no," he said. "I am melting!" + +The cows and horses heard him and came to help. They tried to cover him with more hay. They tried to fan him with their tails. They tried to lick him with their tongues. + +But it was no use. Bob was melting too fast. Soon, he was gone. + +The cows and horses were sad. They missed Bob. He was their friend. + +Tom and Lily came back to the stable. They looked for Bob, but they could not find him. They only saw a puddle of water, a carrot, and a hat. + +They were sad too. They cried and hugged each other. + +"Goodbye, Bob," they said. "We will always remember you." +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 black hat on the ground. She was curious and hopped closer to see what it was. + +Suddenly, a loud voice shouted, "Hey, that's my hat!" Lily looked up and saw a witch standing over her. The witch had a long nose, a green face, and a broom. She looked angry and scary. Lily was afraid and wanted to run away. + +But before she could hop, the witch grabbed her by the ears and lifted her up. "You naughty bunny, you almost ruined my hat!" the witch said. "Now you will be my pet and do what I say!" She put Lily in a cage and flew away on her broom. + +Lily was very sad and scared. She missed her home and her friends. She wished she had never hopped near the hat. She felt embarrassed that she had been so foolish and careless. + +But she did not give up hope. She waited for a chance to escape. One night, when the witch was asleep, she saw a hole in the cage. She squeezed through it and hopped out. She looked around and saw a big moon in the sky. She followed it, hoping it would lead her back to the meadow. + +She hopped and hopped, avoiding the owls and the bats. She was tired and hungry, but she did not stop. Finally, she saw a familiar sight: the meadow where she lived. She was so happy and relieved. She hopped faster and faster, until she reached her burrow. She saw her family and friends waiting for her. They were overjoyed to see her. They hugged her and kissed her and gave her carrots and flowers. + +Lily was very grateful and happy. She learned her lesson and never hopped near strange things again. She was glad to be home and safe. She thanked the moon for guiding her. She snuggled with her family and fell asleep, dreaming of happy hops. +Lily was nervous. She had to sing in front of everyone at the school show. She did not like to sing in front of people. She felt shy and scared. + +Her mom and dad were there to support her. They gave her a big hug and a kiss. They told her she was brave and good. They said they were proud of her. + +Lily's teacher gave her a wrap. It was a scarf with many colors. She said it was a magic wrap. It would help Lily feel warm and happy. She said Lily could wear it on the stage. + +Lily put on the wrap. She felt a little better. She saw her mom and dad smiling at her. She saw her friends clapping for her. She took a deep breath and walked to the stage. + +She opened her mouth and sang. She sang a song about a rainbow. She sang with a loud and clear voice. She sang with a smile on her face. She sang with all her heart. + +She finished the song. Everyone cheered and clapped. Lily felt happy and proud. She did it. She thanked her teacher, her mom and dad, and her friends. She thanked her magic wrap. She was not nervous anymore. She was a star. +Tom and Lily were busy playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and cars. But Tom also liked to destroy them. He would knock them down with his hands or his feet or his toy hammer. Lily did not like that. She wanted to keep her blocks nice and neat. + +"Stop it, Tom!" Lily said. "You are ruining my blocks!" + +"I don't care," Tom said. "It's fun to destroy things. Watch this!" He grabbed his toy hammer and swung it at Lily's tower. But he missed the tower and hit a nail instead. The nail was sticking out of the wall. It was part of a shelf that held Mom's books and pictures. + +The nail came loose and the shelf fell down. The books and pictures crashed to the floor. Some of them broke. Mom heard the noise and came running. She saw the mess and was very angry. + +"Tom and Lily, what have you done?" Mom said. "You have destroyed my shelf and my things! You are in big trouble!" + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They knew they had done something wrong. They wished they had not played with the nail. They wished Tom had not tried to destroy Lily's blocks. They wished they had listened to Lily. But it was too late. Mom took away their blocks and their toy hammer. She sent them to their room without any snacks or stories. They had to stay there until Dad came home. They had a bad ending. +Anna and Ben were very excited to see the fireworks. They wore warm hats and gloves and went to the park with their mom and dad. They saw many people and heard loud music. + +"Look, the fireworks will start soon!" mom said, pointing to the sky. + +Anna and Ben clapped their hands and cheered. They loved the bright colors and shapes of the fireworks. They made oohs and aahs as they watched. + +One firework was very big and shiny. It looked like a star. Anna wanted to touch it. She let go of mom's hand and ran towards the firework. + +"Anna, no, stop!" mom shouted. "It's dangerous!" + +But Anna did not hear her. She was too close to the firework. She reached out her hand and touched it. + +"Ow!" Anna cried. The firework was very hot and burned her finger. She felt a lot of pain and tears came to her eyes. + +Mom and dad ran to Anna and hugged her. They put some ice on her finger and gave her a band-aid. They said sorry to the people who saw what happened. + +Anna felt very embarrassed. She wished she had listened to mom. She learned that fireworks are pretty, but not for touching. She said sorry to mom and dad and hugged them back. + +"Are you okay, Anna?" Ben asked. He was worried about his sister. + +"I'm okay, Ben. Thank you," Anna said. She smiled at him. + +They watched the rest of the fireworks together. They were still shiny, but not as much as before. Anna and Ben decided that they liked the fireworks better from far away. +Lia and Sam were playing in the park. They saw a big hill with many trees and rocks. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Sam!" Lia said. "Maybe we will find something fun!" + +"Okay, Lia!" Sam said. "But be careful. The hill is very high and steep." + +They followed a path that went up the hill. They saw many birds and flowers and bugs. They also saw some smoke coming from the top of the hill. + +"What is that, Lia?" Sam asked. "Is there a fire?" + +"I don't know, Sam. Let's go and see. Maybe it is a campfire and someone is cooking something yummy." + +They reached the top of the hill and saw a big hole in the ground. The smoke was coming from the hole. They also saw many gray things that looked like dust. They were ash. + +"Wow, Lia! Look at this!" Sam said. "This is an ancient volcano! It is very old and sometimes it makes smoke and ash and lava!" + +"What is lava, Sam?" Lia asked. + +"Lava is very hot and red and it flows like water. But it can burn things and hurt people. We should not touch it or go near it." + +"Okay, Sam. I don't want to get burned. But can we look at the ash? It is very soft and light." + +"Sure, Lia. But don't breathe it or put it in your mouth. It is not good for you." + +They picked up some ash and played with it. They made shapes and letters and pictures. They had fun. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was like a roar. The hole in the ground was shaking and spitting. The smoke was getting thicker and darker. The ash was flying everywhere. + +"Sam, Lia! Come here!" They heard a voice. It was their mom. She was looking for them. She was worried. + +"Mom, mom! We are here!" They shouted. They ran to their mom and hugged her. + +"Thank God, you are safe!" She said. "What were you doing here? This is a dangerous place. The volcano is erupting. We have to go now." + +"Sorry, mom. We didn't know. We were just curious. We wanted to see the ancient volcano and the ash." They said. + +"Well, now you have seen it. But it is not a place to play. It is a place to respect and avoid. Come on, let's go home. And don't forget to wash your hands and faces. You are covered in ash." She said. + +They followed their mom and went down the hill. They looked back at the volcano and saw the smoke and the ash and the lava. They were scared and amazed. They learned something new. But they also learned to be careful and listen to their mom. +Sara and Ben are playing in the kitchen. They have a big box of vegetables from the garden. Sara wants to make a salad for her dolls. Ben wants to make a soup for his cars. + +"Move, Sara, move!" Ben says. "I need the carrots and the potatoes for my soup. You have too many vegetables." + +"No, Ben, no!" Sara says. "I need the lettuce and the tomatoes for my salad. You have too many vegetables." + +They start to pull and push the vegetables. The box falls over. The vegetables roll everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Sara and Ben say. "Look what we did!" + +Mom comes in. She sees the mess. She is not happy. + +"Sara and Ben, what are you doing?" Mom says. "Why are you fighting over the vegetables? You should share and be patient with each other." + +"We are sorry, Mom," Sara and Ben say. "We were playing and we forgot to be nice." + +Mom helps them pick up the vegetables. She smiles. + +"It's okay, Sara and Ben," Mom says. "I'm glad you like the vegetables. But you know what? They are not only for playing. They are also for eating. How about we make a salad and a soup together? Then we can have a yummy lunch." + +Sara and Ben nod. They hug Mom. + +"Okay, Mom," Sara and Ben say. "That sounds good. We love you and we love vegetables." +Once upon a time, there was a bossy little pig. He loved to boss around his friends and tell them what to do. One day, he decided to build a house out of bricks. His friends warned him that it might not be safe, but he didn't listen. + +As he was building his brick house, a big bad wolf came along. He huffed and he puffed, but the little pig's brick house didn't fall down. His friends were amazed and started to applaud him. + +From then on, the bossy little pig learned to listen to his friends and work together with them. They all lived happily ever after in their strong brick houses. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go to the park to play. Her mommy said, "Okay, let's go!" On the way to the park, they saw a big dog. Lily wanted to pet the dog, but the dog didn't want to be petted. + +When they got to the park, Lily saw a boy with a ball. She wanted to play with the ball, so she asked the boy if she could join. The boy said yes and they played catch. After a while, Lily got thirsty and wanted to drink some water. Her mommy gave her a water bottle, but Lily accidentally dropped it and it made a messy puddle on the ground. + +Lily's mommy said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's go get a pass to the zoo instead!" Lily was excited and wanted to see the animals. They got in the car and drove to the zoo. They saw lions, tigers, and bears. Lily was happy and tired when they got home. She went to bed and dreamed of all the fun things she did that day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very happy, but she didn't know what "ignorant" meant. One day, she met a wise old owl who taught her the meaning of the word. The owl said, "Ignorant means not knowing something, but it's okay because we can always learn." + +Lily was very happy to learn something new. She went home and told her mom about the new word she learned. Her mom was proud of her and said, "It's always good to gain knowledge and learn new things." + +From then on, Lily made it her mission to learn something new every day. She found out that the more she learned, the more she knew what was "True". She realized that being ignorant was not a good thing, but gaining knowledge was. The moral of the story is that it's important to always be curious and learn new things.