diff --git "a/TinyStories_216.txt" "b/TinyStories_216.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_216.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +Tom was amazed. He did not know he could part the carrot with his hands. He took the two pieces and broke them again. He made four pieces. He broke them again and made eight pieces. He broke them again and made sixteen pieces. He laughed and said, "Look, mom, I part the carrot!" + +Mom hugged him and said, "You are a very smart and clever boy, Tom. You part the carrot very well. Now we can make a yummy soup with the carrot. Do you want to help me?" Tom nodded and said, "Yes, mom, I want to help you. I love you and I love soup." Mom and Tom cooked the soup together and had a fun time. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to pretend they were on a stage and show each other their skills. Lily had a crystal necklace that sparkled in the light. She put it on and said, "Look, Max, I am a princess. I can sing a song for you." + +Max clapped his hands and said, "Yes, Lily, you are a princess. I want to hear your song. I am a prince and I will applaud for you." + +Lily smiled and sang a song she learned at school. She sang about the sun, the moon, the stars and the flowers. She sang with a loud and clear voice. Max listened and nodded his head. He liked Lily's song. He thought she was a good singer. + +When Lily finished her song, Max applauded for her. He said, "Bravo, Lily, bravo! You sang very well. You are a great princess. I am proud of you." + +Lily bowed and said, "Thank you, Max, thank you. You are a great prince. You are very kind." + +They hugged and laughed. They were happy. They did not notice that their mom was watching them from the kitchen. She was quiet and did not want to interrupt their play. She smiled and applauded for them too. She thought they were adorable. She loved them very much. +Sam and Ben were playing cops and robbers in the snow. Sam had a toy gun and Ben had a scarf. Sam chased Ben around the yard, pretending to shoot at him. Ben ran and hid behind a snowman. + +"Stop, robber! Give me back the money!" Sam shouted. + +"No, never! You can't catch me!" Ben yelled back. + +Sam ran towards the snowman and kicked it. The snowman fell apart and Ben was exposed. Sam pointed his gun at Ben and said, "Ha! I got you! Surrender or I'll shoot!" + +Ben looked at Sam's gun and felt scared. He did not like the game anymore. He threw his scarf on the ground and said, "OK, OK, I surrender. You win. But don't shoot me, please. It's just a game." + +Sam saw that Ben was scared and felt sorry. He lowered his gun and said, "Don't worry, Ben. I won't shoot you. It's just a toy. And it's just a game. You're my friend, right?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, you're my friend, Sam. I'm sorry I ran away. Can we play something else? It's very icy and cold here." + +Sam smiled and said, "Sure, Ben. Let's go inside and have some hot chocolate. Maybe we can play with your train set." + +Sam and Ben hugged and went inside. They left their gun and scarf in the snow. They were happy to be friends and to play nice. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play at the gym. The gym has many toys and games. They can run, jump, slide, and swing. They have fun at the gym. + +One day, Lily and Sam see a new boy at the gym. His name is Max. Max is not humble. He thinks he is better than everyone. He does not share the toys. He does not wait for his turn. He does not say sorry or thank you. He is rude and mean. + +Lily and Sam do not like Max. They try to play with him, but he does not listen. He takes their toys and pushes them. He says he is the best and they are the worst. He makes them sad and angry. + +Lily and Sam decide to leave the gym. They do not want to play with Max anymore. They say bye to the teacher and go to the park. They find other friends at the park. They share the toys and take turns. They say sorry and thank you. They are kind and nice. + +Lily and Sam are happy at the park. They are humble and good. They hope Max will learn to be humble and good too. Maybe then they can play with him at the gym. +Sara likes to look at magazines. She likes the pictures of people and things. She wants to be like the people in the magazines. She thinks they are attractive. + +One day, Sara finds a magazine in her mom's room. She opens it and sees a page that says "How to improve your look in 10 easy steps". She reads the steps. They are things like "wear a hat", "put on lipstick", "use a scarf" and so on. Sara thinks these are good ideas. She wants to try them. + +She goes to her mom's closet and finds a hat, a lipstick, a scarf and some other things. She puts them on. She looks in the mirror. She does not look like the people in the magazine. She looks funny. She is not happy. + +She hears her mom coming. She is afraid her mom will be angry. She hides the magazine under the bed. She runs to her room. She takes off the hat, the lipstick, the scarf and the other things. She puts them back in her mom's closet. + +Her mom comes to her room. She sees Sara sitting on the floor. She smiles and hugs her. She says "You are so beautiful, Sara. You don't need to change anything. You are perfect the way you are." + +Sara feels happy. She loves her mom. She does not want to look at magazines anymore. She thinks she is attractive. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They run and jump and laugh. They see many things in the park. They see trees and flowers and birds and bugs. + +One day, they see something new. It is a big purple ball. It is on the grass. Sara and Ben want to touch it. They run to the ball. + +But a man sees them. He shouts to them. He warns them. He says, "Stop! Do not touch the ball! It is not a ball. It is a balloon. It has gas inside. It can pop and make a loud noise. It can hurt you." + +Sara and Ben hear the man. They stop. They are scared. They do not want to touch the ball. They do not want to hear a loud noise. They do not want to get hurt. + +They say, "Thank you, man. Thank you for warning us. We will not touch the ball. We will play with something else." + +They run away from the ball. They find a swing and a slide. They play with them. They are happy. They are safe. +Lily was excited to go to the park with her mom. She loved to see the flowers, the birds, and the swings. She put on her pink hat and her shoes and ran to the door. + +"Wait for me, Lily!" her mom said. "We need to use the sunscreen first. It will protect your skin from the sun." She rubbed some cream on Lily's face, arms, and legs. Lily giggled. It felt ticklish. + +They walked to the park, holding hands. Lily saw a big pond with ducks and frogs. She wanted to feed them some bread. Her mom gave her a small piece and showed her how to break it into little bits. Lily threw the bread into the water and watched the ducks swim and quack. She saw a frog jump and splash. She clapped her hands. + +"Look, mom, look!" she said. "A frog!" + +She also saw some beautiful flowers around the pond. They were white and yellow and pink. They smelled sweet. Her mom told her they were called lilies. Lily liked that name. It was like her name. + +"Can I pick one, mom?" she asked. + +"Sure, honey, but only one. We don't want to hurt the flowers. They are living things, too." her mom said. + +Lily carefully picked a white lily and held it in her hand. She felt the soft petals and the long stem. She smelled the flower and smiled. + +"It's so pretty, mom. Thank you." she said. + +"You're welcome, Lily. You're very pretty, too." her mom said. She hugged her and kissed her cheek. + +They sat on a bench and enjoyed the view. Lily put the lily in her hair and felt happy. She loved the park. She loved her mom. She loved her name. +Anna liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was a soft velvet doll with a pink dress and blue eyes. She called her doll Lily and took her everywhere. + +One day, Anna and her mom went to the market. The market was very busy. There were many people and many things to see and buy. Anna held Lily in her arms and looked around. + +"Mom, can I have some candy?" Anna asked. + +"Maybe later, sweetie. First, we have to sell these apples. We brought them from our garden. They are very good and red," Mom said. + +Mom put the apples on a table and waited for customers. Anna helped her by smiling and saying hello to the people who came by. Some people bought some apples and gave Mom some money. + +While Mom was talking to a lady, Anna saw a man with a big hat and a long coat. He had a bag full of toys. He saw Anna and Lily and came closer. + +"Hello, little girl. What a pretty doll you have. Do you want to sell her to me? I can give you a lot of money for her. Look, I have many other toys in my bag. You can choose any one you like," the man said. + +Anna was scared of the man. She did not want to sell Lily. She loved Lily. She hugged Lily tighter and shook her head. + +"No, thank you. Lily is not for sale. She is my friend. I don't want any other toys. Go away, please," Anna said. + +The man frowned and tried to grab Lily from Anna. Anna screamed and ran to Mom. Mom heard Anna and saw the man. She was angry and scared. + +"Leave my daughter alone! How dare you try to take her doll? Go away or I will call the police!" Mom shouted. + +The man was afraid of Mom. He dropped his bag and ran away. Mom hugged Anna and Lily and checked if they were okay. + +"Are you okay, Anna? Did he hurt you or Lily?" Mom asked. + +"I'm okay, Mom. He did not hurt us. He wanted to buy Lily, but I said no. Lily is not for sale. She is my friend," Anna said. + +Mom kissed Anna and Lily and smiled. + +"I'm proud of you, Anna. You are very brave and smart. Lily is lucky to have you as her friend. And I'm lucky to have you as my daughter. I love you, Anna," Mom said. + +"I love you too, Mom. And I love Lily. Can we go home now?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, we can. We sold enough apples. And we don't need any more toys. We have each other and Lily. That's enough for us," Mom said. + +They packed their things and left the market. Anna, Mom, and Lily walked home happily. They were a happy family. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big tree with a lot of branches. They wanted to climb the tree and see the roof of their house. + +"Let's go up there," Tim said. "It will be fun." + +"I don't know," Sam said. "It looks high and dangerous." + +"Don't be a baby," Tim said. "I will go first and show you how to do it." + +Tim started to climb the tree. He was not careful and he did not hold on tight. He reached a branch that was near the roof, but it was weak and it broke. Tim fell down and hit his head on the ground. He did not move or make a sound. + +Sam was scared and ran to get help. He found their mom and told her what happened. + +"Tim fell from the tree and he is not moving," Sam said. + +Mom was shocked and ran to see Tim. She saw him lying on the grass with blood on his head. She called an ambulance and tried to wake him up. + +"Tim, Tim, can you hear me?" Mom said. + +But Tim did not answer. He was hurt very badly and he did not wake up. He was foolish to climb the tree and he served himself a bad ending. Sam was sad and wished he had stopped Tim from going up. He learned a hard lesson that day. +Lisa and Tom were on vacation with their mom and dad. They went to a big hotel near the ocean. The hotel had a modern pool with slides and toys. Lisa and Tom loved the pool and played there every day. + +One day, their mom and dad said they wanted to take them to the ocean. They said the ocean was beautiful and fun. Lisa and Tom were scared. They had never seen the ocean before. It was too big and loud and salty. They did not want to leave the pool. + +"Please, Lisa and Tom, give the ocean a chance," their mom said. "You might like it. It has waves and sand and shells and fish. You can swim and build and explore. It is a wonderful place." + +Lisa and Tom shook their heads. They did not want to try the ocean. They wanted to stay in the pool. They said the pool was better and safer and cleaner. + +Their mom and dad were sad. They wanted to share the ocean with their children. They tried to persuade them, but Lisa and Tom did not listen. They refused to accept the ocean. + +Then, a friendly man came to talk to them. He was a lifeguard. He wore a red shirt and a whistle. He smiled and said hello. He asked them why they did not want to go to the ocean. + +Lisa and Tom told him their fears. He listened and nodded. He said he understood. He said he used to be afraid of the ocean too, when he was a little boy. But then he learned to love it. He said the ocean was not scary, but amazing. He said he could show them how to enjoy it. He said he could teach them how to swim and surf and snorkel. He said he could help them find treasures and friends in the ocean. + +Lisa and Tom looked at him. He seemed nice and brave and fun. They looked at their mom and dad. They saw hope and love in their eyes. They looked at the ocean. They saw blue and green and sparkle. They felt curious and excited and adventurous. + +They decided to give the ocean a chance. They said yes to the lifeguard. They said yes to their mom and dad. They said yes to the ocean. They accepted the ocean. And they had the best day ever. +Tom liked to read books. He had many books in his room. Some books had pictures, some books had words. Tom liked to read both kinds of books. He liked to learn new things from books. + +One day, Tom found a big book in his dad's room. It was a novel. Tom did not know what a novel was. He opened the book and saw many words. He did not know what the words meant. He tried to read them, but he could not. He was confused. + +He asked his dad, "What is this book? What does it say?" + +His dad smiled and said, "This is a novel, Tom. It is a story that someone made up. It has many words, but they are not for you. They are for grown-ups. You need to learn more words before you can read a novel." + +Tom said, "Oh, I see. Can you read it to me?" + +His dad said, "Maybe when you are older, Tom. But I can supply you with some other books that you can read. Books that have pictures and words that you know. Books that are fun and interesting. Do you want that?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, please. I like books. Thank you, dad." + +His dad hugged him and said, "You're welcome, Tom. I'm glad you like books. Books are wonderful. They can take you to many places and teach you many things. Come, let's go to your room and find some books for you." +Sara loves to dance. She dances at home, at school, and in the park. She likes to spin, jump, and twirl. She feels happy when she dances. + +One day, Sara sees a wild bird in the park. The bird has bright colors and a long tail. It sings a pretty song. Sara wants to dance with the bird. She follows the bird to a big tree. + +But the bird is not happy. It is trapped in a cage. A bad man put the bird in the cage. He wants to sell the bird for money. The bird is scared and sad. It cannot fly or sing. + +Sara feels sorry for the bird. She wants to save the bird. She looks around. She sees a stick on the ground. She picks up the stick. She runs to the cage. She pushes the stick through the bars. She opens the door of the cage. + +The bird flies out of the cage. It is free. It is happy. It sings a loud song. It flies to Sara. It lands on her shoulder. It thanks Sara for saving it. It says Sara is a good dancer and a good friend. + +Sara smiles. She dances with the bird. She feels happy. She learns that it is good to help others. She learns that wild things belong in the wild. She learns that dancing can make friends. +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 buttons for eyes. They were very happy. + +"Look, our snowman is smiling!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is. He likes the snow," Ben said. + +They heard a noise behind them. It was their baby brother, Sam. He was crawling in the snow. He was eager to join them. He wanted to touch the snowman. + +"Sam, no!" Lily shouted. "The snowman is cold. He will freeze your fingers." + +But Sam did not listen. He reached for the snowman's nose. He pulled it off. He put it in his mouth. + +"Yuck!" Sam said. He spat out the carrot. He did not like it. He started to cry. + +"Sam, you are naughty!" Ben said. "You ruined our snowman." + +Lily and Ben ran to Sam. They hugged him. They were not angry. They loved their baby brother. + +"It's okay, Sam," Lily said. "We can make another snowman. And we can give you a warm hat and gloves. Then you can play with us." + +Sam smiled. He stopped crying. He was happy. + +They went inside the house. Their mom gave them hot chocolate and cookies. They told her about their snowman. They laughed and ate. They were a happy family. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play outside with their toys. One day, they see a big automobile on the street. It is red and shiny and makes a loud noise. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom says. He runs to the sidewalk to watch the automobile. He wants to see it up close. + +Lily is fearful. She does not like the loud noise and the big size of the automobile. She stays behind and holds her teddy bear. She calls to Tom, "Tom, come back! It is not safe!" + +But Tom does not hear her. He is too curious. He crosses the street without looking. He does not see another automobile coming from the other side. It is blue and fast and honks its horn. + +Lily sees the danger. She screams, "Tom, watch out!" She drops her teddy bear and runs after Tom. She tries to pull him back. + +But it is too late. The blue automobile hits Tom. He falls to the ground. He is hurt and bleeding. Lily cries and hugs him. The red automobile stops and the driver gets out. He is sorry and scared. He calls for help. + +Lily and Tom are taken to the hospital. They are both brave and strong. They get better soon. They learn to be careful when they play outside. They never forget to watch for automobiles. They love each other very much. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They saw a big black bird on a tree. It had shiny feathers and a sharp beak. Mia pointed at the bird and said, "Look, Tom, a raven!" + +Tom looked at the bird and said, "What is a raven?" + +Mia said, "A raven is a kind of bird that likes to fly and make noises. They are very smart and wild. They can live in many places." + +Tom said, "Can we play with the raven?" + +Mia said, "No, we can't. The raven might not like us. It might bite us or fly away. We can only watch it from here." + +Tom and Mia watched the raven for a while. The raven tilted its head and looked at them. It made a loud caw and flapped its wings. Then it flew to another tree. + +Tom and Mia shrugged. They did not know what the raven wanted to say. They decided to play with their ball instead. They had fun in the park. The raven watched them from afar. It was curious and wild. +Lily and Tom like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. One day, they see a big pile of leaves. They want to jump in the leaves and make noise. + +But Lily sees something in the leaves. It is a banana. The banana is brown and soft. It is rot. Lily does not like rot. She says, "Yuck! That banana is rot. We should not play in the leaves. They are dirty." + +Tom says, "It is okay. We can play in the leaves. The rot banana will not hurt us. We can wear sunglasses. They will make us look cool and safe." + +Tom puts on his sunglasses. He gives Lily another pair of sunglasses. They are pink and sparkly. Lily likes them. She puts them on too. She says, "Okay. We can play in the leaves. But we will not touch the rot banana." + +They jump in the leaves and make noise. They have fun. They wear their sunglasses. They feel cool and safe. They do not touch the rot banana. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big will tree that gave them shade and fruit. One day, they saw a rare bird on the will tree. It had bright feathers and a long tail. They wanted to catch it and keep it as a pet. + +They prepare a trap with a box, a stick and some fruit. They put the fruit under the box and tied a string to the stick. They hid behind a bush and waited for the bird to come. They saw the bird fly down and peck at the fruit. They pulled the string and the box fell on the bird. + +They ran to the box and lifted it up. They saw the bird inside, but it was not moving. It was not breathing. It was dead. They had killed the rare bird. They felt sad and sorry. They wished they had not tried to catch it. They buried the bird under the will tree and said goodbye. They never played in the garden again. +Lila liked to watch the sun rise. She woke up early and ran to the window. She saw the sky change from dark to pink to yellow. She saw the big ball of light come up from behind the hills. She smiled and clapped her hands. + +She wanted to show her mom and dad. She ran to their room and knocked on the door. She said, "Mom, dad, come see the sun rise! It is so pretty!" But mom and dad were still sleeping. They said, "Lila, it is too early. Go back to bed." + +Lila was sad. She wanted to share the sun rise with someone. She thought of her friend Max. He lived next door. Maybe he was awake. She put on her coat and shoes and went outside. She walked to Max's house and rang the bell. + +Max opened the door. He was surprised to see Lila. He said, "Hi, Lila. What are you doing here?" Lila said, "Hi, Max. I came to show you the sun rise. It is so pretty. Come with me." Max looked at the sky. He saw the sun rise. He said, "Wow, you are right. It is pretty. It is attractive." + +Lila and Max held hands and walked to the hill. They found a good spot to watch the sun rise. They sat on the grass and talked. They talked about their favorite colors, animals, and games. They laughed and had fun. They were happy. They found a new way to start the day. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make towers, bridges, houses and more. + +One day, they decide to make a big square with all their blocks. They put four blocks in a row, then four more on top, then four more on top of that, and so on. They want to see how high they can grow their square. + +"Look, Lily, our square is growing!" Tom says. He is happy and proud. + +"Yes, Tom, it is very big and pretty!" Lily says. She is happy and proud too. + +But their dog, Spot, is deaf. He cannot hear what they say. He only sees the blocks. He thinks they are toys for him. He runs to the square and jumps on it. He wants to play and have fun. + +"Spot, no!" Tom and Lily shout. They are scared and sad. They see their square fall down. The blocks make a loud noise. Spot is confused and sorry. He did not mean to ruin their square. + +Tom and Lily are angry at Spot. They cry and hug each other. They do not want to play with him anymore. + +But Spot is lonely and sad. He loves Tom and Lily. He wants to say sorry and make them happy. He brings them a ball and a bone. He wags his tail and licks their faces. + +Tom and Lily see Spot's gifts. They see his eyes and his tail. They understand that he is sorry and he loves them. They forgive him and hug him. They are not angry anymore. + +They decide to play with the ball and the bone with Spot. They have fun and laugh. They are happy again. + +They still like to play with blocks. But they do not make a big square anymore. They make a small circle instead. They leave some blocks for Spot. He can play with them too. They are a happy family. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a man with a guitar. He sings songs for the people. Sara and Ben like his songs. They clap their hands. They applaud. + +The man sees Sara and Ben. He smiles. He says, "Thank you for applauding. Do you want to sing with me?" Sara and Ben nod. They are happy. They go to the man. He gives them a microphone. They sing a song together. + +The people in the park like their song. They applaud too. They give them coins and candy. Sara and Ben are proud. They say, "Thank you, thank you!" They hug the man. He says, "You are very good singers. You are welcome." + +It is cold in the park. The man sees Sara and Ben shiver. He says, "You need something warm. Here, take this." He gives them a scarf. It is red and blue. It is soft and cozy. Sara and Ben wrap it around their necks. They say, "Thank you, thank you!" They hug the man again. He says, "You are very kind. You are welcome." + +Sara and Ben go home. They show their mom and dad the scarf, the coins and the candy. They tell them about the man and the song. Their mom and dad are happy. They say, "You are very lucky. You met a good man. He gave you a nice gift. He is not bad. He is good." Sara and Ben smile. They say, "Yes, he is good. He is our friend." They wear the scarf. They share the candy. They save the coins. They sing the song. They are happy. +Lily likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Anna. Anna is a model. She has long hair, a pretty dress and shiny shoes. Lily likes to make Anna walk and talk and dance. + +One day, Lily goes to the park with her mom and Anna. She sees a big fountain with water and flowers. She thinks it is very pretty. She wants to show Anna the fountain. She holds Anna in her arms and points to the fountain. She says, "Look, Anna, look! Do you see the fountain? It is so pretty!" + +But Anna does not see the fountain. She does not see anything. She is a doll. She cannot talk or see or hear. She is only a toy. Lily does not know this. She thinks Anna is real. She thinks Anna is her friend. + +Lily's mom sees Lily talking to Anna. She smiles. She thinks Lily is very cute. She knows Lily loves Anna. She knows Anna is a model. She knows Anna is a doll. She knows Anna is not real. But she does not tell Lily. She lets Lily play and imagine and have fun. She loves Lily very much. +Tom and Lily were playing in the yard. They saw a big cord on the ground. It was black and dirty and had holes in it. + +"Look, a snake!" Tom said. He picked up the cord and waved it in the air. + +"No, it's not a snake, it's a cord. It's disgusting. Put it down!" Lily said. She did not like the cord. It smelled bad and felt slimy. + +Tom did not listen. He ran after Lily with the cord. He wanted to scare her. He laughed and said, "Boo! The snake will bite you!" + +Lily screamed and ran away. She ran into the house and slammed the door. She was scared and angry. + +Tom followed her. He knocked on the door and said, "Lily, open the door. I'm sorry. It was just a joke. The cord is not a snake. It's just a cord." + +Lily did not open the door. She said, "Go away, Tom. You are mean. I don't want to play with you. You have a disgusting cord. I don't like it." + +Tom felt sad. He realized he had been mean to Lily. He dropped the cord and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I won't do it again. Please forgive me. Can we be friends again?" + +Lily heard Tom's voice. She felt sorry for him. She opened the door and said, "Okay, Tom. I forgive you. But don't ever carry that disgusting cord again. It's gross. Let's play something else." + +Tom nodded and smiled. He said, "Okay, Lily. Let's play something else. How about tag?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, Tom. Let's play tag. You're it!" + +They ran out of the house and played tag. They forgot about the cord. They were happy and had fun. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to draw pictures. They had many crayons and papers in their room. One day, they decided to draw a picture of their family for their mom and dad. They each took a paper and started to draw. + +"Look, I draw mom with a big smile and a pretty dress," Mia said, showing her picture to Ben. + +"That's nice, Mia. I draw dad with a hat and a beard," Ben said, showing his picture to Mia. + +They were having fun, but they did not listen to the clock. It was getting late, and they had to go to bed soon. + +"Ben, Mia, time for bed!" their mom called from downstairs. + +"Okay, mom, we're coming!" they said, but they did not stop drawing. They wanted to finish their picture. + +They drew some more, and then they heard their mom coming up the stairs. + +"Uh-oh, we have to hide our picture!" Ben whispered. + +"Where?" Mia asked. + +"Under the bed!" Ben said, and they quickly put their papers under the bed. They ran to their beds and pretended to sleep. + +Their mom opened the door and saw them in their beds. She smiled and kissed them good night. + +"Sweet dreams, my loves," she said. "I can't wait to see what you made for me and dad tomorrow." + +She turned off the light and closed the door. + +Ben and Mia smiled at each other in the dark. They were happy and proud of their picture. They did not know that their dog, Spot, was under the bed too. He smelled the papers and thought they were toys. He took them out and tore them to pieces. + +The next morning, Ben and Mia woke up and looked for their picture. They were shocked to see the empty papers on the floor, with crayon bits and dog teeth marks. + +"Spot!" they cried. "You ruined our picture!" + +They were very sad and angry. They did not know what to do. + +Their mom and dad came to their room and saw the mess. + +"What happened here?" their dad asked. + +"Spot ate our picture!" Ben said. + +"We made a picture for you and mom, but now it's gone!" Mia said. + +Their mom and dad hugged them and said they were sorry. + +"We're sure your picture was beautiful," their mom said. "But we don't need a picture to know how much you love us. We love you too, very much." + +They kissed them and said they would make a new picture together, with more papers and crayons. + +Ben and Mia felt better and smiled. They learned to listen to their mom and dad, and to put their things away. They also learned to forgive Spot, who did not know better. They still loved him, even if he was a naughty dog. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to swim in the pool. The pool is cool and wet. They splash and kick and have fun. + +One day, Tim has a cold. He sneezes a lot. He sneezes in the pool. He sneezes on Kim. He sneezes on Mom. Mom says, "Tim, you need to rest. You can't swim today. You can swim tomorrow when you feel better." + +Tim is sad. He wants to swim with Kim. He does not want to rest. He says, "But Mom, I love to swim. Swimming makes me happy. Can I swim for a little bit?" + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "No, Tim, you can't swim. You need to stay inside and drink some juice. You need to blow your nose and take some medicine. You need to keep warm and cozy. That will help you get well soon." + +Tim sighs. He goes inside with Mom. He drinks some juice. He blows his nose. He takes some medicine. He wraps himself in a blanket. He watches Kim swim in the pool. He wishes he could join her. He sneezes again. He hopes he will feel better tomorrow. He hopes he can swim with Kim again. He thinks swimming is the best thing ever. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a swamp near their house. It is wet and green and has many frogs and bugs. + +Lila and Ben want to test the swamp. They put on their boots and walk to the edge. They poke the water with a stick. It is soft and squishy. They see bubbles and hear noises. + +Lila and Ben are brave. They step into the swamp. They feel the mud on their feet. They splash and laugh. They see a big frog. It jumps and croaks. They try to catch it, but it is too fast. + +Lila and Ben have fun in the swamp. They do not mind the smell or the bugs. They like the mild sun and the cool water. They play until their mom calls them for lunch. They run back to their house. They wash their boots and hands. They tell their mom about the swamp. She smiles and gives them a hug. She says they are good explorers. +Anna liked to play with her toy phone. She would ring her friends and talk about fun things. Sometimes she would ring her mom and dad and say hello. She was a good girl who liked to share and be kind. + +But one day, Anna was stubborn. She did not want to stop playing with her phone. She did not want to eat her lunch. She did not want to take a nap. She did not want to listen to her mom and dad. She said no to everything. + +Mom and dad were sad and angry. They told Anna to put away her phone and come to the table. They told her she needed to eat and rest. They told her she was being naughty and rude. They told her they loved her, but she had to follow the rules. + +Anna did not care. She ran to her room and slammed the door. She hid under her bed with her phone. She rang her friends and told them how mean her mom and dad were. She did not hear her mom and dad knocking on the door. She did not hear them calling her name. + +But she did hear a loud noise. It was the fire alarm. It was ringing very loud and scary. Anna smelled smoke. She felt heat. She saw flames. She was scared. She dropped her phone and cried. + +Mom and dad heard her cry. They broke the door and ran to her room. They saw the fire. It was from her phone. It was too hot and it burned. They grabbed Anna and ran out of the house. They hugged her and kissed her. They were glad she was safe. + +Anna was sorry. She said she was sorry to her mom and dad. She said she was sorry to her phone. She said she was sorry to her friends. She said she was sorry to the firemen who came to put out the fire. She said she learned her lesson. She said she would not be stubborn again. She said she loved her mom and dad. They said they loved her too. They said they were proud of her. They said they would get her a new phone. A safer one. A better one. A phone that did not ring. A phone that did not burn. A phone that did not make her stubborn. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box in the park. The box has a sign that says "Prize inside. Open me." + +Lily and Ben are excited. They want to see what is in the box. They pull and tug at the box, but it is too heavy. They need help. + +They see Tom, who is bigger and stronger. They ask him to help them open the box. Tom says yes, but he wants something in return. He says he will help them if he can have the prize. + +Lily and Ben are not happy. They say no, the prize is for them. They found the box first. They insist that Tom can only help them, not take the prize. + +Tom is angry. He says he will not help them then. He says he will find his own prize. He walks away. + +Lily and Ben are confused. They do not understand why Tom is so mean. They still want to open the box, but they do not know how. They look at each other and wonder what to do. +Lily liked to record her voice with her toy phone. She would say funny things and then listen to them. She thought it was fun to hear herself talk. + +One day, she found a banana in the kitchen. She decided to record herself with the banana. She pretended it was a microphone and sang a song. She sang, "Banana, banana, you are so yellow. Banana, banana, you are so mellow. Banana, banana, you are so sweet. Banana, banana, you are a treat." + +She was very happy with her song. She wanted to share it with her mom. She ran to the living room, where her mom was reading a book. She said, "Mom, mom, listen to my song. I recorded it with a banana." + +Her mom smiled and took the toy phone. She pressed the button and heard Lily's song. She laughed and hugged Lily. She said, "That is a wonderful song, Lily. You are very creative and kind. I love you and your banana song." +Mia and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big dog with a leather collar. The dog was brown and fluffy. Mia liked the dog. She wanted to pet it. + +"Can I pet the dog?" Mia asked Ben. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe you should ask the owner first." + +Mia looked around. She saw a man sitting on a bench. He was reading a book. He had a leash in his hand. The leash was attached to the dog's collar. + +"Is that the owner?" Mia asked Ben. + +"I guess so," Ben said. + +Mia walked towards the man. She was not afraid of the dog. She smiled and said hello. + +"Hello, little girl," the man said. "Do you like my dog?" + +"Yes, I do," Mia said. "Can I pet him?" + +"Sure, you can," the man said. "His name is Rex. He is very friendly." + +Mia reached out her hand. She touched the dog's fur. It was soft and warm. The dog licked her hand. Mia giggled. + +"Rex likes you," the man said. + +Mia petted the dog some more. She felt happy. She wanted to play with the dog. + +"Can I play with Rex?" Mia asked the man. + +"Well, I don't know," the man said. "We have to go soon. We have an appointment at the vet." + +Mia looked sad. She did not want the dog to go. She wanted to stay with him. + +"Please, can I play with Rex?" Mia asked again. She was persistent. + +The man looked at his watch. He sighed. He liked Mia. She was polite and sweet. + +"Okay, okay," the man said. "You can play with Rex for a little while. But not too long. We have to go soon." + +Mia clapped her hands. She was happy. She thanked the man. She ran to Ben. She told him to come and play with Rex. + +Ben followed Mia. He was curious about the dog. He wanted to pet him too. + +They played with Rex. They threw a ball for him. They ran with him. They hugged him. They had fun. + +But soon, the man called them. He said it was time to go. He said they had to say goodbye to Rex. + +Mia and Ben were sad. They did not want to say goodbye to Rex. They liked him a lot. + +They went to the man. They thanked him for letting them play with Rex. They said goodbye to Rex. They gave him a kiss. + +Rex wagged his tail. He licked their faces. He said goodbye to them. + +The man smiled. He said goodbye to Mia and Ben. He said they were very nice kids. He said they could come and play with Rex again. + +Mia and Ben smiled. They said they would love to. They said they hoped Rex would be okay at the vet. + +The man nodded. He said Rex would be fine. He said he just needed a check-up. + +He picked up the leash. He walked away with Rex. + +Mia and Ben waved to them. They watched them go. + +They felt a little sad. But they also felt happy. They had made a new friend. They had played with Rex. They had a good time. + +They looked at each other. They smiled. + +"Let's go and play some more," Mia said. + +"Okay," Ben said. + +They ran to the swings. They laughed and swung. They forgot about their sadness. They enjoyed their day. +Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big red strawberry on a plant. They both wanted to eat it. + +Tom said, "I saw it first. It is mine." Lily said, "No, it is not. It is ours. We can share it." Tom said, "No, I want it all. You can have another one." Lily said, "No, there are no more. This is the only one. You are mean." + +They began to pull the strawberry from each other. They made a lot of noise. They did not hear the dog coming. The dog was big and hungry. He saw the strawberry. He wanted to eat it too. + +The dog ran to Tom and Lily. He barked very loud. He scared them. He snatched the strawberry from their hands. He ate it in one bite. He wagged his tail. He was happy. + +Tom and Lily were sad. They lost the strawberry. They cried. They wished they had shared it. They learned a lesson. They said they were sorry to each other. They hugged. They were friends again. They went to look for more strawberries. They hoped the dog would not find them. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a stream in the park. The stream has water and rocks and fish. + +"Let's go to the stream!" Lily says. "We can splash and catch fish!" + +"OK!" Tom says. They run to the stream. They take off their shoes and socks. They put their feet in the water. The water is cold and wet. + +Lily sees a big fish. She tries to catch it with her hands. She reaches for the fish. But the fish is fast. It swims away. Lily slips on a rock. She falls in the water. She hurts her knee. She cries. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Lily says. "My knee hurts!" + +Tom hears Lily cry. He runs to her. He helps her get out of the water. He sees her knee. It has a cut and blood. + +"Oh no! Lily, are you OK?" Tom says. He is worried. + +Lily shakes her head. She is not OK. She is hurt and wet and cold. + +Tom hugs Lily. He says, "Don't cry, Lily. I will help you. We will go to your mom. She will make your knee better. She will give you a band-aid and a kiss." + +Lily nods. She stops crying. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend." + +Tom smiles. He says, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a good friend too." + +They hold hands. They walk to Lily's mom. They tell her what happened. Lily's mom cleans her knee. She puts a band-aid and a kiss on it. She says, "You are brave, Lily. I am proud of you." + +Lily smiles. She says, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Tom says, "Can we play again, Lily?" + +Lily says, "Yes, Tom. But not in the stream. Let's play on the swings." + +Tom says, "OK, Lily. Let's play on the swings." + +They run to the swings. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Ben is a bald boy. He has no hair on his head. He likes to wear hats and scarves. He has a big sister, Mia. Mia has long hair. She likes to braid and curl it. + +One day, Ben and Mia go to the park with their mom. They play on the swings and the slide. They have fun. They see some ducks in the pond. They have bread to feed them. + +"Look, Mia, the ducks have no hair too!" Ben says. He points to the ducks. "They are bald like me!" + +Mia laughs. She hugs Ben. "They are not bald, silly. They have feathers. Feathers are like hair for birds. They keep them warm and dry." + +Ben looks at the ducks. He sees their feathers. He touches his head. He feels his skin. He wonders why he has no hair. + +"Mia, why do I have no hair?" he asks. + +Mia thinks for a moment. She does not know the answer. She loves Ben no matter what. + +"Ben, you have no hair because you are special. You are different from other boys. But you are still my brother. And I love you." she says. + +Ben smiles. He loves Mia too. He does not mind being bald. He is happy. + +They feed the ducks. They have food. They share it with the birds. They have fun. They go home. They have a good day. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the barn. They liked to climb on the hay and hide in the barrels. But they did not like the bossy rooster. The rooster was always crowing and pecking at them. He wanted the barn for himself. + +One day, Ben and Lily found a big barrel that was full of apples. They wanted to eat some. They climbed on the barrel and reached for the apples. But the bossy rooster saw them. He was angry. He ran to the barrel and crowed very loud. + +"Get off my barrel!" he shouted. "These are my apples! Go away!" + +Ben and Lily were scared. They tried to get off the barrel. But the barrel was too high. They slipped and fell. The barrel rolled and tipped over. The apples spilled out and rolled everywhere. + +The bossy rooster was mad. He chased Ben and Lily out of the barn. He pecked at their legs and wings. He warned them to never come back. + +Ben and Lily ran to their mom. They told her what happened. She hugged them and gave them some cookies. She said they should not go to the barn anymore. She said the bossy rooster was not nice. She said they should play somewhere else. Ben and Lily agreed. They did not like the bossy rooster. They liked their mom. She was nice. +Sam and Lily are playing in the park. It is a hot day and the sun is bright. They run and jump and laugh. They see a big tree with many leaves. The tree makes a lot of shade under it. + +"Let's go to the shade!" Sam says. "It is cooler there." + +"OK!" Lily says. They run to the tree and sit under it. They feel the breeze and the grass. They are happy. + +They see a man walking with a dog. The dog is brown and fluffy. It has a long tail and big ears. The man has a leash and a hat. He sees Sam and Lily. + +"Hello, kids!" the man says. "Do you like my dog? His name is Spot." + +"Hello, sir!" Sam says. "We like your dog. He is cute. Can we pet him?" + +"Sure, you can pet him. He is friendly. But be gentle. He likes to be scratched behind his ears." the man says. He brings Spot closer to Sam and Lily. They pet him and he wags his tail. + +"Spot, can you do a trick?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, he can. Watch this." the man says. He tells Spot to sit, lie down, roll over, and shake. Spot does all the tricks and the man gives him a treat. + +"Wow, he is smart!" Sam says. + +"Thank you. He is a good boy. He likes to learn new things." the man says. + +"Can you teach us a trick?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, I can. Do you want to learn how to make a shadow puppet?" the man asks. + +"Yes, please!" Sam and Lily say. + +"OK, then. Follow me. We need to find a wall with some sun. And we need to use our hands." the man says. He leads them to a wall that is open to the sun. He shows them how to make different shapes with their hands. He makes a bird, a rabbit, a dog, and a crocodile. + +"Look, kids! This is a bird. It has wings and a beak. Can you make a bird?" the man says. + +Sam and Lily try to make a bird. They move their fingers and thumbs. They make a shadow on the wall. + +"I made a bird!" Sam says. + +"Me too!" Lily says. + +"Very good! You are clever. Now, let's try a rabbit. It has ears and a nose. Can you make a rabbit?" the man says. + +Sam and Lily try to make a rabbit. They bend their fingers and touch their palms. They make a shadow on the wall. + +"I made a rabbit!" Sam says. + +"Me too!" Lily says. + +"Excellent! You are fast. Now, let's try a dog. It has a head and a tail. Can you make a dog?" the man says. + +Sam and Lily try to make a dog. They curl their fingers and lift their thumbs. They make a shadow on the wall. + +"I made a dog!" Sam says. + +"Me too!" Lily says. + +"Wonderful! You are smart. Now, let's try a crocodile. It has a mouth and teeth. Can you make a crocodile?" the man says. + +Sam and Lily try to make a crocodile. They open and close their hands. They make a shadow on the wall. + +"I made a crocodile!" Sam says. + +"Me too!" Lily says. + +"Bravo! You are brave. You have learned four shadow puppets. You can make more if you want. Just use your imagination." the man says. + +"Thank you, sir. You are nice. You have taught us a fun game." Sam says. + +"Yes, thank you, sir. You are kind. You have made us happy." Lily says. + +"You are welcome, kids. You are polite. You have made me happy too. Have a good day. Bye bye." the man says. + +He waves to Sam and Lily and walks away with Spot. Sam and Lily wave back and smile. They keep playing with their shadows. They make more shapes and stories. They have fun in the sun and the shade. +Sara and Tom were twins. They liked to play with their toys and books. One day, they went to the park with Mom. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They ran to the slide and took turns going down. + +Sara went down the slide first. She had fun and laughed. She looked for Tom, but she did not see him. She felt scared. Where was Tom? She called his name, but he did not answer. She ran to the swing and the sandbox, but he was not there. She ran to Mom and cried. + +Mom hugged Sara and said, "Don't worry, we will find Tom. He is not far away. Maybe he is playing with a friend." Mom took Sara's hand and walked around the park. They looked for Tom everywhere. + +Then, Sara saw something. She saw a red hat. She knew that hat. It was Tom's hat. She pointed to the hat and said, "Mom, look! It's Tom's hat!" Mom looked and saw the hat too. She smiled and said, "Good job, Sara! You recognized Tom's hat. Let's go and see where he is." + +They followed the hat and found Tom. He was sitting on a bench with a lady. He was holding a balloon and a cookie. He looked happy and surprised. He said, "Sara, Mom, hi! This is Mrs. Lee. She is helpful. She gave me a balloon and a cookie. She found me when I was lost. I did not know this place. I was looking for you, but I could not find you." + +Sara and Mom hugged Tom and said, "We are so glad you are safe. We were looking for you too. We missed you. Thank you, Mrs. Lee, for being helpful and kind. You are a good friend." Mrs. Lee smiled and said, "You are welcome. I am happy to help. You have a lovely family. Now, why don't you go and play some more? The park is a fun place." Sara and Tom said, "Yes, let's go and play. Thank you, Mrs. Lee. Bye!" They waved and ran to the slide again. They had fun and laughed. They were happy. +Tommy and Lily were twins who liked to joke a lot. They joked with their mom, their dad, and their dog. They joked with each other, too. Sometimes they joked too much. + +One day, they found a big ball of wool in their grandma's closet. They thought it would be fun to joke with her. They took the wool and ran to the living room. They made a big mess with the wool. They wrapped it around the chairs, the table, the lamp, and the TV. They laughed and laughed. + +Grandma came home and saw the mess. She was very angry. She said, "What have you done? This wool was perfect for my knitting. I was going to make you sweaters for your birthday. Now I can't. You ruined my wool and my gift. You are very naughty." + +Tommy and Lily felt very bad. They said, "We're sorry, Grandma. We didn't know. We were just joking. Please don't be mad at us. We love you." + +Grandma said, "I love you, too, but you have to learn to respect other people's things. You have to clean up this mess and help me find more wool. And no more jokes for a while." + +Tommy and Lily nodded. They started to untangle the wool. They wished they had not joked with Grandma. They wished they had been nice. They learned their lesson. +Lily loved gum. She liked to chew it and blow big bubbles. She had a pink gum in her pocket. She wanted to eat it after lunch. + +But at lunch, she saw Ben had a blue gum. It looked so yummy. She asked Ben, "Can I have your gum, please?" + +Ben said, "No, this is my gum. You can't have it. Go away." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She thought Ben was mean. She wanted to make him sorry. She had a plan. + +She waited until Ben was not looking. She took his gum from his plate. She put it in her mouth. She chewed it fast. She blew a huge bubble. + +But the bubble was too big. It popped on her face. It stuck to her nose and eyes and hair. It was sticky and icky. She tried to pull it off. But it hurt. + +She cried, "Help! Help! Get it off me!" + +Ben saw what happened. He laughed. He said, "That's what you get for stealing my gum. Serves you right." + +Lily felt ashamed and sorry. She wished she had not taken Ben's gum. She wished she had eaten her own gum. She learned her lesson. + +She was tired of gum. She never wanted to eat it again. +Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the village. They liked to run, jump, and sing. They had fun every day. + +One day, Tom's dad said, "We have to leave the village. We have to go to a new place. It is far away. We have to go fast." + +Tom was sad. He did not want to leave the village. He did not want to leave Lily. He said, "Can I say bye to Lily? Can I give her a hug?" + +Tom's dad said, "Yes, you can. But hurry up. We have to go soon." + +Tom ran to Lily's house. He knocked on the door. Lily came out. She saw Tom. She said, "Hi, Tom. Do you want to play?" + +Tom said, "No, I can't. I have to leave the village. I have to go to a new place. I am sad." + +Lily was sad too. She said, "I will miss you, Tom. You are my friend. I like to play with you." + +Tom said, "I will miss you too, Lily. You are my friend. I like to sing with you." + +They hugged each other. They said, "Bye, bye. Take care. Be happy." + +Tom ran back to his dad. He got in the car. He looked out the window. He saw Lily waving. He waved back. He said, "Bye, Lily. I love you." + +The car drove away. It drove fast. Tom and Lily were apart. But they were still friends. They kept each other in their hearts. +Sara and Ben were hot and thirsty. They wanted to play outside, but the sun was too bright and the air was too warm. They saw a big cooler in the garage. They opened it and found some juice and ice inside. + +"Let's spread a blanket on the grass and have a picnic," Sara said. She took out two cups and poured some juice for her and Ben. Ben took out some ice and put it in his cup. He liked how the ice made his juice cold and smooth. + +They carried the cups and the cooler to the backyard. They found a nice spot under a tree and spread the blanket on the ground. They sat on the blanket and drank their juice. They felt cooler and happier. + +They saw some birds and squirrels in the tree. They threw some ice for them to play with. The animals came closer and took the ice. They liked how the ice was shiny and slippery. They made funny noises and ran around. + +Sara and Ben laughed and clapped. They enjoyed their picnic and their new friends. They decided to do it again tomorrow. +Lily was a frog who lived in a big pond. She liked to hop and swim and sing with her friends. But she had a problem. She was deaf. She could not hear the other frogs or the birds or the wind. + +One day, a new frog came to the pond. His name was Max. He saw Lily and wanted to be her friend. He tried to talk to her, but she did not answer. He thought she was rude. He did not know she was deaf. + +Lily saw Max and wanted to be his friend too. She tried to smile at him, but he did not notice. He thought she was shy. He did not know she was deaf. + +Then, Lily had an idea. She found a big leaf and wrote on it with a stick. She wrote: "Hello, I am Lily. I am deaf. I want to be your friend. Do you want to come to my home? I invite you." + +She gave the leaf to Max. He read it and was surprised. He felt sorry for Lily. He wrote back: "Hello, I am Max. I am sorry. I did not know you were deaf. I want to be your friend too. Yes, I want to come to your home. Thank you for inviting me." + +He gave the leaf back to Lily. She was happy. She took his hand and led him to her home. It was a cozy hole under a big rock. They played and laughed and wrote to each other. They became good friends. They did not need to hear to understand. They used their eyes and their hearts. +Sara and Ben like to jog with their dad. They jog in the park, by the lake, and up the hill. They have fun and feel strong. + +One day, they see a big volcano on TV. It is making fire and smoke. Sara and Ben are amazed. They want to jog near the volcano. + +They ask their dad if they can go to the volcano. Their dad says no. He says the volcano is too far and too dangerous. He says they can jog somewhere else. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They are jealous of the people who live near the volcano. They think they are missing out on something exciting. + +But their dad has a surprise for them. He takes them to a museum. There, they see a model of a volcano. They can press a button and make it erupt. They can also learn about how volcanoes work and why they are important. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They jog around the museum and explore. They thank their dad for the trip. They realize that they can have fun and learn without going to the real volcano. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the forest with her mom. They saw a stream and Lily wanted to play in it. Her mom said, "Be careful, Lily! The rocks are slippery, you might fall." + +Lily played in the stream and had so much fun. Suddenly, she heard her mom shouting, "Be alert, Lily! There's a snake!" Lily quickly got out of the stream and ran to her mom. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Good job, Lily! You were alert and listened to me. Now let's go home and have some hot cocoa." Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily who loved going to school. One day, Lily and her friends went outside to play in the snow. They made a big snowman and had so much fun. Suddenly, Lily felt very cold and her fingers started to freeze. She knew it was time to go back inside to warm up. + +When they got back to school, Lily's teacher gave her a warm cup of hot cocoa and a cozy blanket to wrap up in. Lily felt much better and was happy again. She learned that it's important to take breaks and warm up when it's cold outside. From that day on, Lily always made sure to bundle up before playing in the snow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys and read books, but sometimes she got bored. One day, her mommy brought out a candle and lit it. The candle smelled nice and made the room cozy. Lily thought it was very interesting. + +Her mommy told her to be careful around the candle because it was hot. Lily watched the candle display its flickering flame and she thought it was pretty. She asked her mommy if they could light more candles and have a party. Her mommy smiled and said that was a great idea. So, they lit more candles and danced around the room. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance. One day, her mommy asked her if she wanted to be in a show on the stage. Lily was so happy and said yes! + +The stage was big and had thick curtains. Lily was nervous, but she practiced every day. Finally, it was showtime. Lily went on stage and sang her heart out. The audience clapped and cheered for her. Lily felt so proud of herself. + +After the show, Lily asked her mommy if she could do it again. Her mommy said yes, and Lily was so excited. From that day on, Lily loved being on stage and singing for everyone. +One day, a little girl named Lily and her mom went to a restaurant. They sat down at a table and looked at the menu. Lily saw some unusual foods she had never tasted before. + +"What do you want to eat, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"I want chicken nuggets," Lily replied. + +"Chicken nuggets are a good choice, but let's look at the menu and see if there's anything else you might value," her mom said. + +Lily looked at the menu again and saw some yummy macaroni and cheese. "I want mac and cheese!" she exclaimed. + +"Great choice, Lily!" her mom said with a smile. They ordered the food and enjoyed their meal together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to wear pretty dresses and shoes with buckles. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park to play. Lily saw a big slide and wanted to go down it. But first, she had to become brave. She took a deep breath and climbed up the ladder. When she got to the top, she felt scared. But she remembered her mom's words, "You can do it, Lily!" She closed her eyes and went down the slide. It was so much fun! When she reached the bottom, she felt perfect. She was so proud of herself for being brave. From that day on, Lily wasn't scared of the slide anymore. She loved going down it and feeling perfect. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the wide fields near her house. One day, while she was playing, she saw a bee flying towards her. She got scared because she didn't want to get stung. + +Her mother saw her and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"A bee is coming to sting me," Lily replied. + +"Don't worry, I'll prevent it from stinging you," her mother said. + +Her mother gently caught the bee and put it in a jar. Lily was happy that she didn't get stung and hugged her mother tightly, saying "I love you, Mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks, but he had a problem. His toy box was too small for all his toys. So, he decided to load them into his wagon and take them to the park. + +At the park, Timmy wanted to play on the slide, but he saw a big dog guarding it. The dog looked mean and Timmy was scared. He didn't feel safe to play on the slide with the dog there. + +Timmy decided to go to the other side of the park, where he saw a green field. He thought it would be a good place to play with his toys. However, when he got there, he saw that the grass was too long and he couldn't see where he was going. Timmy was worried he might trip and fall. + +But then, he had an idea. He took out his toy truck and used it to make a path through the grass. He felt safe and happy playing with his toys on the green field. And he learned that sometimes, when there is a problem, you just need to be creative to find a solution. +Once upon a time, there was a smart leopard named Leo. Leo loved to run and play in the jungle. One day, Leo met a little monkey named Max. + +"Hello, Max! Do you want to play with me?" asked Leo. + +"Yes, please!" replied Max. + +They played together for a while, but then Leo saw a big rock in their way. "I can't jump over it," said Leo. "But I know what to do. Let's split up and go around it." + +"Good idea!" said Max. + +They both went around the rock and continued playing. From that day on, Leo and Max were the best of friends and always found a way to have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her toys. One day, she saw a cat walking by. The cat was very cute, and Lily wanted to play with it. She tried to catch the cat, but it ran away. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't catch the cat. Then, her mother told her that sometimes, it's best to let things be. She said that the cat might not like to be caught, and it's important to be gentle with animals. Lily understood what her mother meant, and she decided to be kind to the cat. + +The next day, Lily saw the cat again. This time, she didn't try to catch it. Instead, she sat quietly and waited for the cat to come to her. The cat saw that Lily was being gentle and kind, and it came over to her. Lily was so happy that she got to play with the cat without being harsh. She learned that being kind and patient can make friends with even the most shy animals. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his bow and arrow. One day, he went into the forest to shoot his arrow. He saw a big tree and decided to shoot at it. But, his arrow got stuck in the tree. Timmy tried to pull it out, but he couldn't. + +Just then, Timmy's dependable friend, Billy, came along. Billy saw that Timmy was in trouble and asked what happened. Timmy told Billy that his arrow was stuck in the tree. Billy knew just what to do. He took out his pocket knife and cut the branch that the arrow was stuck in. The arrow fell down and Timmy was happy. + +From then on, Timmy knew that he could always depend on Billy to help him out when he needed it. They played together every day and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy ship in the bathtub. One day, while Timmy was playing, his sister came in and said, "Timmy, can I play with your ship?" + +Timmy replied, "No, it's mine. You're being rude." + +His sister felt sad and went to tell their mom. When their mom came in, she asked Timmy what happened. Timmy explained that his sister wanted to play with his ship and he didn't want to share. + +Their mom said, "Timmy, it's not nice to be rude. You should share your toys with your sister. And don't forget to eat your vegetables for dinner." + +Timmy realized he was wrong and said sorry to his sister. They played with the ship together and had fun. And at dinner, Timmy ate all his vegetables like a good boy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack had a dog named Max. Max loved to play outside, but Jack needed to work on his homework. Jack said to Max, "Max, I need to work on my homework. Can you be a good boy and stay here?" Max said, "Yes, Jack. I will stay here and be a good boy." Jack put Max on his leash and went inside to work on his homework. + +After a while, Jack finished his homework and went outside to play with Max. Jack said, "Max, you were a good boy. You stayed here and didn't run away. That's cool!" Max wagged his tail and barked happily. Jack took off Max's leash and they played together in the yard. They played fetch and ran around. Jack said, "Max, you are my best friend. I love playing with you." Max barked happily and licked Jack's face. They were happy to be together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily saw a butterfly flying around. She was so excited and said, "Look! I see a butterfly!" + +Her tutor, Mrs. Smith, was watching her carefully. She said, "Yes, Lily, that's a beautiful butterfly. Be careful not to touch it though, it might fly away." + +Lily nodded and continued to watch the butterfly fly around. Her friend, Timmy, came over and asked, "What are you looking at, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "I'm watching the butterfly. It's so pretty!" Timmy looked up and said, "Wow! I see it too!" The three of them watched the butterfly until it flew away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved playing outside. One day, she went to play in the park with her friend, Timmy. They were having so much fun, but then they saw a mosquito buzzing around them. + +Lily said, "Oh no, a mosquito! It's going to bite us!" + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, Lily. Mosquitoes are not important. They are just bugs." + +But Lily replied, "Every living thing is important, Timmy. Even mosquitoes have a part in our world. They help pollinate flowers and plants." + +Timmy was surprised and said, "Wow, I didn't know that. You're right, Lily. We should respect all living things, even mosquitoes." + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy made sure to be kind to all creatures, big and small. They learned an important lesson that every living thing has a purpose and deserves respect. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and eat sweet treats. One day, Lily promised her mom that she would clean up her toys before dinner. But she got distracted and forgot. + +When her mom saw the toys still on the floor, she got upset. "Lily, you promised to clean up. Can you please help me and pick up your toys now?" Lily felt bad and quickly started to clean up. + +As she was putting away her dolls, she noticed that her favorite doll was missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She started to cry and told her mom what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we'll help you find your sweet doll. Let's look together." + +They searched high and low, under the bed and in the closet. Finally, they found the doll hiding in a pile of clothes. Lily was so happy and hugged her doll tightly. "Thank you for helping me find my sweet doll, Mom," she said. They both smiled and continued to clean up the rest of the toys together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy boat in the bathtub. One day, Timmy's little sister, Sarah, wanted to play with the boat too. Timmy didn't want to share and he pushed Sarah away. Sarah felt sad and cried. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him where his sister's toy was. Timmy felt guilty because he had stored it away in his toy box. He realized that he should have shared his boat with his sister. Timmy apologized to Sarah and they played together with the boat in the bathtub. + +From then on, Timmy learned that sharing is important and it made him feel happy to make his sister happy too. They both enjoyed playing with the boat and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys. One day, he was playing with his top and he made it spin really fast. "Wow, that's cool!" he said. + +Suddenly, his mom came into the room and saw that Timmy had left his knife on the floor. "Timmy, you need to be careful with your knife. It's not a toy," she said. + +Timmy picked up his knife and put it away in his organized toy box. "I'm sorry, Mom. I'll be more careful next time," he said. + +From then on, Timmy always made sure to put his toys away and be more careful with his knife. He continued to spin his top and have fun playing with his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. It was her birthday and she was very excited. Her mommy made her a yummy cake with pink frosting and candles on top. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came to her party. Timmy was a fat cat with orange fur. Lily said, "Happy birthday to me!" + +Timmy meowed, "I brought you a present." He gave her a pretty necklace. + +Lily was so happy that she jumped up and down. But then she accidentally dropped her cake on the floor. "Oh no!" she cried. + +"It's okay," said her mommy. "We can clean it up and still have fun." And they did. They played games and sang songs until it was time for Timmy to go home. + +Lily hugged her friend and said, "Thank you for coming to my party." Timmy purred, "Meow, happy birthday!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While playing, she saw a little bunny hopping around. She wanted to bring the bunny home with her, but her mom said no. + +Lily was sad and didn't understand why she couldn't bring the bunny home. She asked her mom, "Why can't I bring the bunny home with me?" Her mom replied, "Because the bunny belongs in the park with its family." + +Lily felt guilty for wanting to take the bunny away from its home. She apologized to her mom and promised to never try to take an animal away from its home again. As they were leaving the park, Lily whispered in her mom's ear, "I love you, Mom." Her mom smiled and hugged her tightly. They walked home together, hand in hand. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived in a tree. The bird was very impatient because he wanted to fly to a new land. But he didn't know where to go. + +One day, the little bird met a wise old owl. The owl said, "I know where you can find a new land, but you must be patient." The little bird agreed to wait. + +The owl showed the little bird the way to the new land. The little bird was so happy! But on the way, they met a group of birds who disagreed with the owl's directions. The little bird didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, the little bird remembered the owl's advice and decided to trust him. They flew to the new land and it was beautiful! The little bird was so happy that he forgot all about his impatience. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike in the park. One day, she saw a red balloon tied to a tree. She wanted it, but it was too high for her to reach. + +"Mommy, can you get the red balloon for me?" she asked. + +"Sure, Lily," said her mommy. She picked Lily up and got the balloon for her. + +Lily was so happy. She rode her bike on the grass and held the red balloon tightly. She felt like she was flying with the balloon. "Thank you, Mommy," she said. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in nature. She liked to pick flowers and chase butterflies. + +One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest with her mommy. Her mommy told her to be careful and stay safe. Lily promised she would. + +As they walked, they saw a bird's nest in a tree. Lily wanted to see the baby birds, but her mommy said they needed to leave them alone. + +Later, they heard a loud noise. It was a hunter shooting his gun. Lily's mommy quickly grabbed her and they ran away. They were thankful they stayed safe and didn't get hurt. + +From then on, Lily always listened to her mommy and stayed away from danger. She continued to enjoy playing in nature, but always remembered to be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a bird in a cage. The bird was very sad because it couldn't fly. Every day, a boy would come to see the bird. He would talk to the bird and give it food. One day, the boy decided to take the bird out of the cage. He took the bird to a pond and let it splash in the water. The bird was very happy and started to sing. The boy decided to let the bird out of the cage on a regular basis so it could splash in the water whenever it wanted. From that day on, the bird was no longer sad and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily's mom took her to the office where she worked. Lily had never been to an office before, and it looked very different from her playroom. + +Lily's mom sat her down in a chair and gave her some paper and crayons to draw with. Lily was happy to sit and draw while her mom worked. Suddenly, a man walked into the office and started yelling at Lily's mom. Lily felt scared and didn't know what to do. + +Then, Lily remembered something her mom had told her before they left the house. She stood up and said to the man, "Please don't yell at my mommy. It's not nice." The man stopped yelling and apologized. Lily's mom was very proud of her for standing up for what was right. + +The moral of the story is that even though we may be little, we can still make a big difference by speaking up when we see something wrong. And sometimes, it's okay to sit quietly and draw while our grown-ups work. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park during every season. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They were all glad to be outside and enjoy the sunshine. + +Lily wanted to play on the slide, but it was very slippery because of the rain from the day before. She slipped and fell down, but luckily she wasn't hurt. Her mom and dad rushed over to help her up. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" asked her dad. + +"Yes, I'm okay," replied Lily. "I just slipped on the slide. Can we play something else now?" + +"Sure, let's go play on the swings," said her mom. + +Lily was glad to play on the swings instead, and they had a fun time together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cuddle with her soft sheet every night. One day, her mommy gave her some milk that was a little bit spoiled. Lily didn't like it because it tasted yucky. Her mommy said sorry and gave her some fresh milk instead. + +Later that night, Lily was snuggling with her sheet when she spilled some juice on it. She was sad because she loved her sheet so much. But her mommy said not to worry, she would wash it and make it clean and soft again. The next morning, Lily woke up to find her sheet smelling fresh and feeling mild. She was so happy and hugged it tight. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always drink fresh milk and be careful with her sheet so it wouldn't get spoiled again. And if it did, she knew her mommy would make it all better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily's mommy told her about a special game called soccer. Lily didn't know what soccer was, but she wanted to understand. + +Her mommy explained that soccer was a game where you try to kick a ball into a goal. Lily thought that sounded like fun! She wanted to try it too. Her mommy took her to the park and they played soccer together. + +Lily was surprised at how powerful her kicks were. She felt like she could kick the ball all the way to the moon! She had so much fun playing soccer with her mommy and she couldn't wait to play again. Now she understood what soccer was and how to play it. +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Benny found a shiny rock underground. He wanted to make it sparkle even more, so he decided to polish it with his paw. + +Benny worked hard to polish the rock, rubbing it back and forth until it was shiny and bright. He was so happy with his work that he decided to show it to his friends. + +When Benny's friends saw the shiny rock, they were amazed. They asked him how he made it so shiny. Benny told them about how he found it underground and polished it with his paw. His friends were so impressed that they asked Benny to teach them how to polish rocks too. + +From that day on, Benny and his friends spent their days playing and polishing rocks together. They had so much fun, and Benny was happy that he could share his love of polishing with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and run around. One day, he went to the park with his mom. They went on the swings and the slide, but Timmy wanted to play hide and seek. + +He told his mom to wait while he hid behind a tree. He waited and waited, but his mom didn't come find him. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and turned around. A big, scary monster surprised him! Timmy got so dizzy and scared that he fell down and hurt his head. + +His mom came running over, but it was too late. Timmy had to go to the hospital and get a big bandage on his head. He learned that sometimes surprises can be scary and dangerous. From then on, he always made sure to stay close to his mom and never play hide and seek alone. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on holiday with her family. One day, they went to the beach. Lily found a big, smelly fish on the sand. Her mom told her to measure the fish with a ruler. Lily was very excited and measured the fish. It was very long! She showed her dad and they took a picture of it. Lily was very happy she could measure the fish and show it to her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small hut with her family. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy who looked sad. She went up to him and said, "Hi, what's wrong?" + +The boy said, "I lost my toy car. I can't find it anywhere." + +Lily said, "I have a toy car at home. I can give it to you." + +The boy smiled and said, "Thank you so much! You're not ignorant like the other kids." + +Lily didn't know what "ignorant" meant, but she was happy to make a new friend. From that day on, they played together every day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her room was very messy. Her mom asked her to clean up her room, but Lily didn't want to. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. She saw all the junk on the floor and said, "Lily, your room is very messy!" Lily replied, "I know, but I don't want to clean it up." + +Her friend said, "If you don't clean up your room, you won't be able to find your toys. Maybe we can study together and make it fun!" Lily thought that sounded like a good idea. + +So, they started to clean up the room. They found toys they forgot they had and even found some snacks under the bed. After they finished, Lily's friend said, "Wow, your room is not filthy anymore!" Lily was very happy and thanked her friend for helping her. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had long hair that she loved to brush and play with. One day, Lily's mom said it was time for a haircut. Lily was scared because she didn't know what a haircut was. + +Her mom explained that a haircut is when someone cuts your hair to make it shorter. Lily didn't like the sound of that. But her mom said that they could create a new hairstyle that would look pretty on her. Lily liked that idea. + +So, they went to the salon and the hairdresser gave Lily a new haircut. She looked in the mirror and saw that she had a new hairstyle that she didn't know before. It was unknown to her, but she liked it a lot. From that day on, Lily loved getting haircuts and trying new hairstyles. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the circus and watching the funny clowns. One day, she saw a clown who looked very sad. She went up to him and asked, "Why are you sad, Mr. Clown?" The clown said, "I don't know how to juggle. It's too hard for me." + +Lily knew how to juggle because her dad had taught her. She said, "I can teach you how to juggle! It's not hard, you just have to practice." The clown was happy and grateful. Lily taught him how to juggle and soon he was the best clown in the circus! + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others when we can. We never know when someone might need our help, and it feels good to make someone else happy. +Once upon a time, there was a brave owl. The brave owl lived in a big tree in the forest. One day, the brave owl saw a little bird who was lost. The little bird said, "I don't know where to go. Can you help me?" + +The brave owl said, "Yes, I can help you. Follow me." The brave owl acted like a guide and led the little bird to its family. The little bird was happy and said, "Thank you, brave owl. You are my hero." + +The brave owl felt proud and said, "You're welcome. I'm happy to help." From that day on, the little bird and the brave owl were friends. They would play together and have fun in the forest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the store with her mommy to buy some candy. While they were walking, they saw a man with a big bag. The man looked very tired and Lily's mommy asked him if he needed some help. + +The man shrugged and said, "Yes, please. This bag is very heavy." So, Lily's mommy helped the man carry the bag to his car. When they were done, the man thanked them and gave Lily a candy. + +But when Lily opened the candy, she made a disgusting face because it was very sour. "Ew, this candy is disgusting!" she said. Her mommy laughed and said, "Maybe you should stick to your favorite candy next time." And Lily nodded, still making a face. +Once upon a time, there was a little octopus named Otto. Otto lived in the ocean with his friends. One day, Otto and his friends went to play at the beach. They found a big slide and started to slide down it. Otto was so happy, he laughed and laughed. + +But then, Otto's friend noticed that he looked anxious. "What's wrong, Otto?" she asked. Otto explained that he was worried about going too fast down the slide. His friend told him not to worry and that they would go slow. + +So, Otto and his friends went down the slide slowly and safely. Otto was no longer anxious, he was happy again. From that day on, Otto knew that he could always count on his friends to help him when he was feeling scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bun. Bun had soft fur that was fun to touch. One day, Bun's friend, a wise owl, came to visit. Owl said, "Bun, I recommend we go on an adventure!" Bun thought that sounded interesting, so they set off into the forest. + +As they walked, they saw many things. They saw tall trees, colorful flowers, and squirrels scurrying about. Owl told Bun interesting stories about the forest and its creatures. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise! It was a bear! Bun was scared, but Owl said, "Don't worry, I know what to do." Owl recommended that they climb a nearby tree. They climbed up high and watched as the bear walked by. + +After the bear was gone, Bun and Owl continued their adventure. They found a beautiful waterfall and a field of wildflowers. It was the most interesting day Bun had ever had! When they got back to Bun's burrow, Bun's mom asked how their day was. Bun said, "It was so much fun! Owl recommended we go on an adventure and we saw so many interesting things!" +Once upon a time, there was a clever bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Tweety saw a cup on the ground. Tweety thought it would be fun to play with the cup, so he picked it up with his beak and flew away. + +As Tweety was flying, he saw a group of animals who were very thirsty. They asked Tweety if he had any water to share. Tweety felt bad because he didn't have any water, but then he remembered the cup he was carrying. He filled the cup with water and gave it to the animals. They were very grateful and thanked Tweety. + +From that day on, Tweety always carried the cup with him when he flew. Whenever he saw someone who needed water, he would fill the cup and share it with them. Tweety learned that it's important to help others and that even small things like a cup of water can make a big difference. And so, Tweety lived happily ever after, flying and helping others along the way. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. His mom would always tell him to clean up his toys before bedtime, but Timmy never listened. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he knew the truth about why he needed to clean up his toys. Timmy didn't know, so his mom explained that if he left his toys out, someone could trip and get hurt. + +Timmy thought about this and realized that his mom was right. From that day on, Timmy always cleaned up his toys before bedtime. His mom was so proud of him and allowed him to stay up a little later to play with his brilliant toys. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your parents and clean up after yourself. If you do, you might be allowed to have more fun with your brilliant toys! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. He would make them zoom all around the room. One day, Timmy's mommy told him it was time for his nap. Timmy didn't want to take a nap because he was having too much fun playing. But his mommy said he needed to rest so he could grow up big and strong. + +As Timmy was falling asleep, he dreamed of a big race with his cars. He imagined his favorite car, the red one, winning the race and becoming very rich. When he woke up from his nap, he was excited to play with his cars again. He picked up the red car and made it zoom all around the room, pretending it was the winner of the race. Timmy was happy and felt like a winner too. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family who loved to cook on the grill. They would make yummy food like hot dogs, hamburgers, and chicken. One day, they went to the mailbox to mail a letter. They saw a lively bird flying in the sky. The bird was so pretty with its colorful feathers. The family loved watching the bird and decided to write a letter to their grandma about it. They put the letter in the mailbox and went back to the grill to cook more delicious food. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his red ball. One day, Max's owner, Sarah, put a pan on the stove to make pancakes. Max was curious and wanted to test the pan with his nose. Suddenly, Max yelped in pain because the pan was too hot. Sarah quickly took the pan off the stove and put it in the sink. Max learned his lesson and never tested the pan again. From then on, Max stuck to playing with his ball and chasing butterflies in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the store with her mom. One day, they went to a cool store that had lots of toys. Lily saw a doll that she really wanted, but her mom said they couldn't buy it today. + +Lily started to cry and said, "I want that doll now!" Her mom told her to stop crying and ignore the doll. Lily didn't want to ignore it, but her mom said they could come back another day to buy it. + +As they walked out of the store, Lily saw a boy playing with a toy car. She said to him, "That car is so cool! Can I play with it too?" The boy smiled and said, "Sure, let's play together!" Lily forgot all about the doll and had a fun time playing with the boy and his cool car. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very weak and could not run very fast or climb very high. One day, Timmy wanted to perform in the school race, but he was afraid he would lose. + +Timmy's friend, Lily, said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You can do it! Just try your best!" + +Timmy replied, "But I'm too weak. I don't think I can win." + +Lily said, "It's not about winning, it's about trying. You can perform and show everyone what you can do." + +So Timmy decided to try. He ran as fast as he could and even though he didn't win, he felt proud of himself for trying. From that day on, Timmy didn't feel weak anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to do yoga with her mommy. They would stretch and breathe together. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend was very bossy and always wanted to be in charge. + +Lily didn't like when her friend was bossy. She wanted to have fun and play together. So, she asked her friend if she wanted to do yoga with them. At first, her friend didn't want to, but then she decided to try it. + +As they were doing yoga, Lily's friend started to relax and have fun. She even said that she liked doing yoga with them. Lily was happy that her friend passed on being bossy and joined in on the fun. From that day on, they did yoga together every time her friend came over to play. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown bear. He liked to eat honey from the beehive. One day, he saw a painter painting a thick tree. The painter was very good at painting. The bear wanted to taste the paint, but the painter said "No, no, that's not good for you!" The bear was sad, but he knew the painter was right. So, he went back to eating honey and forgot about the paint. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends and explore the world around her. One day, while playing in the park, Lily found a package on the ground. She picked it up and wondered what was inside. + +Lily decided to use her bravery and open the package. Inside, she found a toy car that she could play with. She was so happy and couldn't wait to show her friends. They all played together with the toy car and had so much fun. + +From that day on, Lily realized that her bravery helped her to discover new things and have fun adventures. She always kept an eye out for packages and other surprises, knowing that there could be something fun and exciting inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max was very sad because he lost his collar. He went to his mommy and said, "Mommy, I lost my collar. Can you find it for me?" His mommy promised she would help him look for it. + +Max went outside to play with his ball. He saw his friend, a little bird, and said, "I lost my collar. I'm so miserable." The little bird said, "Don't worry, Max. I'll help you look for it." They looked everywhere, but they couldn't find it. + +Max went back to his mommy and said, "I'm sorry, mommy. We couldn't find my collar." His mommy said, "Don't worry, Max. We'll get you a new one." Max was happy again, knowing he had a loving mommy who kept her promises. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip around her garden and pick flowers. One day, she saw a big tank coming down the road. It was very loud and scared her. + +Lily ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I'm afraid of the tank. It's too loud!" Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't be ashamed to be scared, Lily. Sometimes big things can be scary. Let's go inside and have some milk and cookies." + +Lily felt better and they went inside. As they were eating their cookies, Lily said, "Mommy, can we go back outside and skip together?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, let's go!" And they went outside to skip and play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to play with her friends and have fun. One day, Sally's mom gave her a pretty bell and told her to ring it when she needed help. + +Sally was so excited to have the bell and she tried to ring it as soon as she got it. But her mom told her to only ring it when she really needed help. Sally promised to try her best to remember that. + +One day, Sally was playing with her friends and she accidentally fell and hurt her knee. She remembered the bell and tried to ring it, but her friends were too loud and didn't hear it. Sally tried again and again until finally her mom heard the bell and came to help her. + +From that day on, Sally knew that she should only use the bell when she really needed help. She learned that trying her best was important and that sometimes it takes a few tries to get things right. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mommy and daddy. The park was a big place where she could play on the swings and slide down the slide. + +One day, Lily saw a bright butterfly flying around the park. She wanted to catch it, but it flew away too fast. She asked her mommy to explain where the butterfly went, but her mommy didn't know. + +Lily didn't give up and kept looking for the butterfly. She finally found it resting on a flower. She was so happy and showed it to her mommy and daddy. They all watched the butterfly together before it flew away again. From that day on, Lily loved going to the park even more because she knew there were so many beautiful things to discover. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved bugs and would often go outside to play with them. One day, he found a bug that he wanted to keep, but it was stuck in a hole. Timmy felt frustrated because he couldn't get the bug out. + +Suddenly, Timmy's dad came outside and saw him looking sad. Timmy told his dad about the bug and how he couldn't lift it out of the hole. His dad smiled and said he could help. He used a stick to lift the bug out of the hole and gave it to Timmy. + +Timmy was so happy and thanked his dad for helping him. He ran inside to show his mom the bug and told her how his dad lifted it out of the hole. From that day on, Timmy felt grateful for his dad's help and continued to play with bugs outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown bear. He loved to eat yummy honey from the honeycomb. One day, he saw a barrel of honey near the river. He ran towards it with great speed. But when he got there, he saw that the barrel was too big for him to carry. So, he decided to eat the honey right there. He ate and ate until he was full. Then he went back to his cave and slept. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was bored because he had nothing to do. So, he decided to go outside and play. He met his friend Billy on the way. Billy asked, "What are you doing?" Timmy replied, "I'm bored. Let's play together." + +Suddenly, they saw a big hurricane coming towards them. They were scared and didn't know what to do. They decided to go to their homes and stay safe. Later, they met again and Billy asked, "Wasn't that hurricane scary?" Timmy replied, "Yes, it was very scary. I'm glad we are safe now." + +From that day on, they decided to never be bored again. They played together every day and had lots of fun. They were happy that they met each other and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family who lived in a big house with a porch. The little boy loved to play on the porch and watch the birds fly by. One day, his mommy asked him to help polish the porch. + +The little boy was very adventurous and loved to help out. He got a cloth and some polish and started to rub the porch. He worked very hard and made the porch shiny and clean. + +After he finished, his mommy gave him a big hug and said, "You are such a helpful and adventurous boy! Thank you for polishing the porch." The little boy smiled and felt very proud of himself. From then on, he always helped his mommy clean the porch and loved to play on it even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug. It was very small and had six legs. It loved to fly around and explore the world. One day, it found a big flower, and it was amazing. The bug landed on the petals and looked around. + +Suddenly, the bug felt very cold. It realized that it had frozen! The wind had blown and made it very chilly. The bug tried to move its legs, but they wouldn't budge. It was stuck on the flower, frozen like an ice cube. + +Luckily, the sun came out and warmed up the flower. The bug slowly thawed out and was able to fly away. It was happy to be free and continued on its adventure. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance. One day, her mommy bought her a microphone. It was shiny and pink, and Lily loved it very much. + +Lily's friend, Tommy, came to play with her. He saw her microphone and asked, "Can I sing too?" Lily said, "Of course! Let's share the microphone." + +But the microphone was too short for Tommy. Lily said, "Don't worry, it's flexible. We can make it fit for you." They twisted and turned the microphone until it was the perfect height for Tommy. They sang and danced together, and had so much fun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park to play with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him they had to go home because it was getting late. Timmy was sad because he wanted to stay and play longer. + +The next week, Timmy returned to the park with his friends. But this time, the sky was gray and the sun was hiding behind the clouds. Timmy said to his friend, "Today is a dull day, let's play something fun to make it better!" They played hide and seek and tag until it was time to go home. + +When Timmy returned home, he told his mom about his fun day at the park. His mom asked him if he wanted to go back to the park next week. Timmy replied, "Yes! I can't wait to play with my friends again!" +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tom. He had a tube in his nose to help him breathe. Tom liked to walk in the park and feed the ducks. + +One day, a boy came up to Tom and started to tease him. "Ha ha, you look funny with that tube in your nose," the boy said. Tom felt sad and wished the boy would stop teasing him. + +As Tom continued his walk, he accidentally dropped his tube. He tried to pick it up, but he couldn't reach it. Suddenly, he couldn't breathe and started to feel very dizzy. + +Unfortunately, because no one was around to help him, Tom passed away. The boy who teased him felt very sorry and wished he could take back his mean words. From that day on, the boy promised to never tease anyone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play in the woods with his friends, the rabbits and the squirrels. One day, they decided to have a picnic in a meadow. They brought sandwiches, fruit, and a candle to light when it got dark. + +As they were eating, they noticed the sky was getting dark. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and felt the ground tremble. Teddy was scared and held onto his friend the rabbit. They saw a big shadow moving towards them. It was a dark and scary monster! + +The friends quickly lit the candle and the monster disappeared. They realized it was just a big truck passing by. Teddy felt much better and they all continued their picnic, happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in her garden. One day, she saw a hedge that was very tall and green. She decided to play hide-and-seek with her friends behind the hedge. + +As they were playing, they heard a noisy sound. It was coming from a bird that was flying above them. Lily's friend said, "I don't like the noisy bird. Can we turn it off?" Lily replied, "We can't turn it off, silly. It's a real bird!" + +They continued playing and having fun behind the hedge. When it was time to go inside, Lily said goodbye to her friends and waved as they turned the corner. She felt happy that she had such good friends to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she went to the beach with her mommy and daddy. They walked along the sand and looked at the big ocean. "It's so pretty," Lily said. "Can we go swim?" + +"Not yet," said her daddy. "We need to find a safe spot to sit first." They walked a bit more until they found a good place. Lily sat down and played with her toys. She looked at the ocean and saw some fish swimming. "Wow, look mommy! Fishies!" she said. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, the ocean is full of wonderful things. But we need to be careful and stay in our safe spot." They played for a while longer until it was time to go home. Lily felt happy because she got to see the ocean and sit in a safe spot with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She loved to read stories in the newspaper every day. One day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to request a new book from the library. Lily got very excited and said, "Yes, please!" Her mom helped her fill out the request form and they sent it to the library. A few days later, Lily got a new book in the mail and she was so happy. She read it every day and loved it very much. From that day on, Lily was no longer shy about asking for things she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a red rabbit. The rabbit liked to hop around and eat carrots. Every day, the rabbit would hop to the carrot patch and eat as many carrots as it could. + +One day, the rabbit saw that the carrot patch had increased in size. The rabbit was very happy because now it could eat even more carrots. The rabbit ate and ate until it was very full. + +But then, the rabbit started to feel sick. It had eaten too many carrots and its tummy hurt. The rabbit tried to hop back to its burrow, but it was too weak. + +Sadly, the rabbit passed away. The other animals in the forest were very sad and missed the red rabbit very much. They knew they had to be careful not to eat too much, like the rabbit did. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Jack. He had a shiny sword that he carried everywhere he went. One day, he heard a loud ring in the forest. He followed the sound and found a little girl crying. + +"What's wrong?" asked Jack. + +"I lost my way home," said the girl. "I don't know where to go." + +"Don't worry," said Jack. "I'll help you. But first, let's find out your name." + +The girl smiled and said, "My name is Lily. Thank you for helping me, Sir Knight." + +Jack and Lily walked through the forest, but they came across an unknown creature. The creature growled and showed its sharp teeth. + +"Stay behind me, Lily," said Jack. "I'll protect you." + +Jack drew his sword and fought the creature. It was a tough battle, but Jack managed to defeat it. Lily was safe and she thanked Jack for his bravery. + +"Thank you for saving me," said Lily. "You're the best knight in the world." + +Jack smiled and said, "I'm just doing my job. Now let's go find your way home." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a computer that was orange. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her name was Sarah. + +Sarah noticed Lily's computer and said, "Wow, your computer is orange! I like it." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you! It's my favorite color." + +They played games on the computer together and had lots of fun. When it was time for Sarah to go home, she said, "I had a great time playing on your orange computer. Can we play again soon?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, we can play again tomorrow. I can't wait!" And they hugged goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a little otter who lived in a river. He loved to play and swim in the water all day long. One day, he met a bossy duck who wanted to be friends with him. + +The bossy duck said, "Hey otter, I want to play with you. But first, you need to dress up like me." + +The otter didn't want to dress up like the bossy duck, but he didn't want to hurt his feelings. So he put on a hat and pretended to be a duck. + +As they played together, the otter realized that he didn't like the bossy duck telling him what to do. So he took off the hat and said, "I don't want to be a duck. I want to be an otter." + +The bossy duck was upset at first, but then he realized that it's okay to be different and have different friends. So they continued to play together, but this time, the bossy duck didn't try to make the otter dress up like him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a silly rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to race with his friends. One day, Benny was running so fast that he tripped and fell. His friends stopped to help him up, but Benny didn't want their help. He was too embarrassed. + +The next day, Benny challenged his friends to another race. This time, he was more careful and didn't fall. He won the race, but his friends weren't happy. They told him that winning wasn't everything and that it was more important to be safe and have fun. + +Benny felt bad for not listening to his friends and for being too silly. He realized that winning wasn't worth getting hurt. From that day on, Benny always made sure to be careful and have fun during races. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he also loved to poke his sister. His sister didn't like it and told him to stop. + +One day, Timmy was playing with his toys on the armchair. His sister came by and asked him to stop poking her. Timmy didn't listen and kept poking her. His sister got angry and left the room. + +Suddenly, the armchair started to shake and Timmy fell off. He hurt his arm and started to cry. His sister came back and saw what happened. She told him that he should have listened and been obedient. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to never poke anyone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved chocolate very much and always asked her mommy for some. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, we need to wait until after dinner to have chocolate." + +Lily asked, "Why mommy?" + +"Because we need to eat our dinner first," her mommy replied gently. + +Later that night, after dinner, Lily's mommy brought out a big bar of chocolate. Lily's eyes got big and she said, "Yay! Chocolate!" + +As they were eating, Lily noticed that the moon was starting to rise in the sky. She pointed and said, "Look mommy, the moon is rising!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it is. It's a beautiful night." +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, as she was walking in the park, she saw a pile of junk. "Wow, that's a lot of junk!" she exclaimed. + +Suddenly, she heard a small voice speak from the pile of junk. "Hello there, little girl. Can you help me out?" it said. Lily was surprised but she replied, "Sure, what do you need help with?" + +The voice belonged to a little mouse who was stuck under the junk. Lily carefully moved the junk aside and freed the mouse. "Thank you so much!" the mouse said gratefully. From that day on, the mouse and Lily became the best of friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and paint. One day, she drew a triangle that made her very happy. She showed it to her mommy and daddy, who said it was lovely. + +Later, Lily went to the park to play. She ran and played with her friends, but then she got tired. She sat down on a bench and took a deep breath. She closed her eyes and tried to relax. She thought about her lovely triangle and how happy it made her feel. After a few minutes, she felt much better and went back to playing with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma's house. One day, she went to her grandma's house and her grandma made her a cup of cocoa. Lily loved the cocoa so much that she asked for more. Her grandma was persistent and kept asking if she wanted more. Lily said yes and her grandma made her another cup of cocoa. They had a fun time together and Lily couldn't wait to visit her grandma again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a yellow basket that she loved to carry around with her wherever she went. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. She put her basket down on the ground and went to play on the swings. + +While she was swinging, a big gust of wind blew through the park. The wind was so strong that it picked up Lily's basket and hung it on a branch of a tall tree. Lily didn't notice that her basket was gone until it was time to go home. + +When she realized her basket was missing, she looked all around the park. She asked her friends if they had seen it, but no one had. She was very sad because her basket was her favorite thing in the world. She went home without it and cried herself to sleep that night. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry loved to walk around the savannah and pick leaves from the trees. One day, Jerry was walking when he saw a small rabbit crying. + +"What's wrong?" asked Jerry. + +"I lost my carrot," said the rabbit. + +Jerry felt sad for the rabbit and decided to help him find his carrot. They walked around the savannah, looking for the carrot. Finally, they found it! + +"Thank you so much!" said the rabbit. + +"You're welcome," said Jerry. "I love to help my friends." And they both walked away happily. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Benny. Benny liked to eat carrots and hop around his garden. One day, Benny saw a knot in a tree and wanted to untie it. He tried and tried, but he couldn't do it. + +Benny decided to ask his friend, Sammy the squirrel, for help. Sammy knew how to untie knots, so he jogged over to Benny's garden. Sammy saw the knot and quickly untied it. Benny was so happy and thanked Sammy for his help. + +From that day on, Benny and Sammy played together every day. They would jog around the garden and have fun. Benny was grateful for his new friend and the help he gave him with the knot. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very friendly and loved to play with her friends. One day, Ellie was digging in the ground when she found a large hole. She called out to her friend, a little bird named Billy. + +"Hey Billy, come see what I found underground!" said Ellie. + +Billy flew down and saw the large hole. "Wow, that's a big hole!" said Billy. + +Ellie decided to keep the hole a secret and made a plan to play hide-and-seek with her friends in the hole. They all had so much fun playing in the underground hideout. From that day on, Ellie and her friends would keep the hole their secret and play there all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big cabinet in her room where she kept all her toys. One day, Lily's mom surprised her with a new toy and put it in the cabinet. Lily was so happy and laughed with joy when she saw it. + +Every day, Lily would play with her toys from the cabinet and it always made her happy. She loved to laugh and have fun with her toys. One day, Lily's little brother accidentally knocked over the cabinet and all the toys fell out. Lily was sad at first, but then her mom helped her clean up and they laughed together as they put the toys back in the cabinet. + +From then on, Lily made sure to keep her cabinet closed so her little brother wouldn't knock it over again. She was still happy and laughed every time she played with her toys from the cabinet. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who got a new bottle. She was so happy! She swung the bottle back and forth and it made a nice sound. + +But then, the little girl accidentally dropped the bottle and it broke into many pieces. She was very sad and started to cry. + +Her mommy tried to fix the bottle, but it was too broken. The little girl had to say goodbye to her new bottle forever. + +The little girl learned to be more careful with her things, and she never forgot the day she lost her new bottle. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing. She lived in a tree with her family and friends. One day, a stubborn wind came and blew the little bird's nest away. The little bird was very sad. + +She tried to find a new home, but no one would let her stay. She felt very alone. One night, she heard a whisper from a dark corner of the park. It was a sneaky cat who offered her a warm place to sleep. The little bird was so tired and cold that she agreed to go with the cat. + +But the cat was not kind. He ate the little bird for dinner. The wind blew harder that night, as if it was crying for the little bird. The little bird's family and friends missed her very much and wished she had never left. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bright yellow dress that she loved to wear every day. One day, while playing outside, she fell and hurt her body. Her dress got dirty and torn. + +Lily's mom tried to clean the dress, but it was too damaged. Lily was sad because she valued her dress so much. Her mom suggested they go to the store to get a new one. However, they didn't have enough money to buy a new dress. + +Lily didn't know what to do. She didn't want to wear her old clothes. But then, her mom had an idea. She took the torn dress and cut it up into small pieces. Together, they used the pieces to make a beautiful quilt. Lily was so happy because now she had something new and bright to wear. She learned that even though she valued her dress, her body and happiness were more important. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and go on adventures. One day, he went on a big adventure in the woods. He climbed trees and found bugs, but he didn't find anything special. + +As he was walking back home, Timmy saw a shiny trophy on the ground. He picked it up and sighed with happiness. He knew that he had found something special. + +Timmy ran home to show his mom the trophy. She was so proud of him for being so adventurous and finding something so special. From that day on, Timmy always went on adventures, hoping to find more trophies to make his mom proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very clever and loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park with her friend, Timmy. They were having fun on the swings when Timmy said, "Let's jog to the slide!" + +Lily was excited to jog with Timmy, but she tripped on a rock and fell down. She started to cry because she hurt her knee. Timmy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry Lily. I didn't mean for you to trip." + +Lily wiped her tears and said, "It's okay, Timmy. Accidents happen. Can you help me up?" Timmy helped her up and they walked to the slide instead of jogging. They still had fun and Lily was happy that Timmy was a good friend who cared about her. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Bun Bun. Bun Bun loved to eat pastries. One day, Bun Bun went to the bakery to get a pastry. The baker gave Bun Bun a big, yummy pastry. + +Bun Bun was so excited to eat the pastry that Bun Bun started to eat it quickly. But then, Bun Bun heard a snap! Bun Bun looked down and saw that Bun Bun's tooth had snapped. + +Bun Bun was sad and scared, but the baker was kind and helped Bun Bun feel better. From that day on, Bun Bun ate pastries slowly and carefully, so that Bun Bun's teeth wouldn't snap again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play with his friends. One day, Spot and his friends decided to have a race. They all lined up at the starting line and got ready to go. + +But then, Spot's friend Max said, "Wait, I forgot something at home. Can we delay the race for a minute?" Spot and the other dogs agreed, so they waited for Max to come back. + +When Max returned, they started the race. Spot was running as fast as he could, but he fell down and got a little hurt. He felt ashamed because all the other dogs were already at the finish line. + +But then, his friend Max came back to help him up. "Don't worry, Spot. We'll finish the race together," Max said. So, they both ran to the finish line, holding paws. Even though they didn't win the race, they were happy because they finished it together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden and pick flowers. One day, she found a big bag of pink powder. She didn't know what it was, but it looked pretty. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw the pink powder. "What is that, Lily?" she asked. "It's pink and sparkly," Lily said. "Can I play with it?" + +Her mom looked at the bag and said, "That's makeup powder, Lily. You can't play with it. It's not safe for little kids." Lily was sad, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. She remained in the garden and picked some flowers instead. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old and everyone called her "elderly". One day, she went to the store to buy some yogurt. She loved yogurt and ate it every day. + +As she was walking home, she saw a big, green tree. It was so tall and had lots of leaves. Suddenly, a bird flew out of the tree and landed on her head. The old lady was surprised and started to laugh. + +Then, she felt something strange in her legs. She looked down and saw that she was jumping up and down. It was so much fun! She realized that she was springing on a trampoline. She had never tried it before but she loved it. + +From that day on, the old lady went to the park every day to spring on the trampoline and eat her delicious yogurt. She was very happy and felt like a child again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lion named Leo. Leo was very patient. He waited for his food to come to him. One day, Leo was hungry and wanted to make his own food. He saw a rabbit and asked, "Can you help me catch that rabbit?" The rabbit said, "Sure, but why do you want to catch it?" Leo said, "I want to make my own food today." So, the rabbit helped Leo catch the rabbit. Leo was very happy and thanked the rabbit. From that day on, Leo learned how to make his own food and was never hungry again. +Once upon a time, there was a big and friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play with his toys and sleep in his large bed. One night, Max had a nightmare and woke up feeling scared. His owner, a kind little girl named Lily, noticed that something was disturbing Max's sleep. + +Lily sat down next to Max and asked him what was wrong. Max barked and whimpered, trying to tell her about his bad dream. Lily listened carefully and gave Max a big hug. She told him that everything was going to be okay and that she would never let anything harm him. + +Max felt better and snuggled up in his large bed. Lily stayed with him until he fell asleep again. From that night on, Max never had a nightmare again. He knew that Lily would always be there to protect him and keep him safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy found a shiny metal truck in his backyard. It was heavy and weighed a lot, but Timmy loved it and played with it every day. + +One day, Timmy's mom noticed that Timmy was becoming deaf. She took him to the doctor, who said it was because Timmy had been playing with the metal truck too much. The doctor said that the metal was making Timmy sick. + +Timmy was very sad when he had to give up his favorite toy. He missed playing with it and feeling how heavy it was. But he knew he had to listen to the doctor so he wouldn't become more deaf. In the end, Timmy learned that sometimes things that seem fun can be dangerous, and it's important to listen to grown-ups who want to keep us safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, he saw a hunter walking in the distant woods. + +"Who is that?" Timmy asked his mom. + +"That's a hunter," his mom replied. + +"What does a hunter do?" Timmy asked. + +"A hunter tries to catch animals to eat," his mom explained. + +Timmy thought about this for a moment. "I don't want to be a hunter," he said. "I just want to play outside and have fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and running in the park. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some candy. She saw a big flame in the store and it scared her. She asked her mom what it was, and her mom said it was just a candle. + +Lily and her mom bought their candy and went home. When they got home, they saw their house was on fire! Lily's mom called the fire department, but the flames were too strong and too slow to put out. Lily sighed and said, "Mommy, I don't want our house to burn." + +Sadly, the fire destroyed their house and all their toys. But Lily and her mom were safe and that was the most important thing. They had to find a new place to live, but they knew they would always have each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a gray cat named Mittens. One day, Timmy wanted to watch his favorite show on TV, but the cable was not working. He tried to fix it, but he didn't know how. + +Timmy's mom was busy cooking in the kitchen and couldn't help him. Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, Mittens jumped on the TV and accidentally pulled the cable out. Timmy was so happy and hugged Mittens. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes things don't go as planned, but good things can still happen. And he was grateful for his helpful cat, Mittens. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max had a tough time with fleas. He scratched and scratched, but the fleas wouldn't go away. One day, Max met a kind cat named Lily. Lily said she had a special flea shampoo that could help Max. Max was so happy and accepted Lily's offer. + +Lily gave Max the shampoo and Max felt better. He was so grateful to Lily for helping him. Max and Lily became good friends and played together every day. But one day, Max accidentally bit Lily while they were playing. Lily got hurt and had to go to the vet. The vet said that Lily was too hurt and couldn't be saved. + +Max felt so sad and guilty. He didn't mean to hurt his friend. He missed Lily so much and wished he could turn back time. From that day on, Max never played with anyone else. He accepted that he had made a mistake and would always remember his friend Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a big ice cream truck coming down the road. She was so excited to get some ice cream. + +Lily ran over to the truck and picked out her favorite flavor. She started to lick the ice cream, but it was very hot outside. The ice cream began to melt quickly. + +Lily saw a spot on the ground where the ice cream had dripped. She knew she had to be careful not to make any more spots. She decided to sit under a lively tree and finish her ice cream. + +As she sat under the tree, Lily noticed the sun was setting. She remembered her mom telling her to come home before dark. She quickly finished her ice cream and ran back home. From that day on, Lily always made sure to eat her ice cream before it melted and to watch out for spots on the ground. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy bear. He was very tired and wanted to take a nap. But he couldn't find a good place to sleep. He looked around and saw a stick. He thought the stick could be a nice pillow. So, he demanded the stick to be his pillow. + +The stick didn't answer, but the bear didn't care. He laid his head on the stick and closed his eyes. It was very comfortable, and he fell asleep right away. He slept for a long time, and when he woke up, he felt refreshed and happy. + +From that day on, the bear always carried the stick with him. It became his favorite pillow, and he never slept without it. He was very grateful to the stick for helping him sleep so well. And the stick was happy too, because it had found a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat apples every day. She would go to the store with her mom and pick out a regular apple. One day, Lily saw a man who looked sad. She decided to welcome him and offer him an apple. + +The man was very grateful and happy. He told Lily that she was very kind and that he would always remember her kindness. Lily felt very happy too. She learned that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone's day. + +From that day on, Lily made it a regular habit to welcome people and offer them apples. She realized that it made her feel good to help others. She also learned that being kind is important and can make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the mall with her mom. They would always walk around and look at all the pretty things in the stores. + +One day, Lily saw a toy she really wanted. It was a big, red ball. But it was too expensive for her mom to buy. Lily was sad, but her mom told her they could come back another day when it might be cheaper. + +A few weeks later, Lily and her mom went back to the mall. They walked around and looked at all the stores. Then, they saw the toy store. Lily remembered the big, red ball she wanted. She reached out and grabbed it. Her mom smiled and said, "It's cheap today! Let's buy it!" Lily was so happy and played with her new ball all day. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They swing, slide and run. They have fun. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. It barks loud and runs fast. Tom and Lily are scared. They do not like the big dog. + +"Help!" Lily cries. "The dog is coming!" + +Tom sees the dog. He is brave. He holds Lily's hand tight. He says, "Do not worry, Lily. I am your friend. I will protect you." + +They run to the gate. They find Lily's mom. She hugs them and says, "You are safe now. The dog is gone." + +Tom and Lily are happy. They thank Lily's mom. They hug each other and say, "You are a good friend. I am glad you held my hand tight." + +The moral of the story is: Friends help each other when they are scared. Holding hands can make you feel brave and strong. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big car. The car is red and shiny. It has four wheels and a horn. Lily and Ben can sit inside the car and pretend to drive. + +One day, Mom says, "We are going to the park. Do you want to bring your car?" + +"Yes, yes!" Lily and Ben say. They run to get their car. They put on their hats and coats. They help Mom push the car outside. + +At the park, Lily and Ben see many children. Some have bikes, some have balls, some have dolls. Lily and Ben smile and wave. They drive their car on the grass and on the path. They beep their horn and say, "Beep, beep!" + +A boy comes to them. He has a blue car. His car is smaller than Lily and Ben's car. He says, "Can I play with your car? My car is broken." + +Lily and Ben look at his car. His car has a dent and a scratch. One wheel is missing. They feel sorry for him. They say, "Sure, you can play with our car. We can share." + +The boy is happy. He says, "Thank you. You are very kind. Your car is lovely." + +Lily and Ben are happy too. They say, "You are welcome. We are glad you like our car. We can be friends." + +They play together with their cars. They have fun. They understand each other. Mom watches them and smiles. She is proud of Lily and Ben. She thinks they are lovely too. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to draw with crayons. They had many colors of crayons, but Lily's favorite was purple and Ben's favorite was green. One day, they found a new crayon in their box. It was shiny and sparkly and had no label. + +"Wow, look at this crayon!" Lily said. "It is so pretty! I wonder what color it is." + +"Maybe it is magic," Ben said. "Can I try it first?" + +Lily nodded and gave him the crayon. Ben drew a circle on a piece of paper. The crayon made a bright rainbow on the paper. Ben smiled and said, "This is amazing! It can make any color!" + +Lily wanted to try the crayon too. She asked Ben, "Can I have a turn now?" + +Ben looked at the crayon and said, "No, I want to keep it. It is mine now. I found it first." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She said, "That is not fair! You have to share. It is our crayon, not yours." + +Ben shook his head and said, "No, it is not. It is special and I like it. You have your purple crayon and I have this one." + +Lily tried to grab the crayon from Ben, but he held it tight. They pulled and pushed and yelled at each other. The crayon broke in half and fell on the floor. The rainbow faded and the crayon became ordinary and gray. + +Lily and Ben stopped fighting and looked at the crayon. They felt sorry and ashamed. They said, "Oh no, what have we done? We ruined the crayon. We were not nice to each other." + +They picked up the pieces of the crayon and hugged each other. They said, "We are sorry. We are friends. We should share and be kind." + +They decided to glue the crayon back together and use it together. They drew a big heart on the paper and wrote their names inside. They learned that friendship is more important than any crayon, even a magic one. They also learned that sometimes, when you try to gain something, you can lose something else. +Lily and Tom were playing on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells. Lily found a big shell that was shiny and colorful. She was very happy and showed it to Tom. + +"Wow, that is a nice shell!" Tom said. "Can I see it?" + +Lily gave him the shell and he looked at it closely. He saw a tiny hole in the shell and heard a soft sound. He put the shell to his ear and listened. + +"Lily, there is something inside the shell!" Tom said. "It is making a noise. Maybe it is a baby crab or a snail." + +Lily was curious and wanted to see what was inside the shell. She took the shell from Tom and tried to open it. But the shell was very hard and she could not open it. + +"Let me help you," Tom said. He took the shell and tried to break it with a rock. He hit the shell hard and it cracked. + +"Stop, Tom, stop!" Lily cried. "You are hurting the shell and the thing inside. It is not nice to break someone's home. Maybe the thing inside is scared and sad." + +Tom stopped and looked at Lily. He felt sorry for what he did. He saw a small creature peeking out of the shell. It had a round body, a long tail and two big eyes. It was cute and looked afraid. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, you are right," Tom said. "I did not mean to hurt the shell and the thing inside. It is very cute and I want to be its friend. What is it?" + +Lily did not know what it was, but she smiled and said, "It is a shell-friend. We can encourage it to come out and play with us. Maybe it is lonely and needs some friends. We can be gentle and kind to it." + +Lily and Tom put the shell on the sand and spoke softly to the shell-friend. They told it their names and asked it to come out. They offered it some seaweed and some water. They waited patiently and did not touch the shell. + +After a while, the shell-friend came out of the shell and looked at Lily and Tom. It was not afraid anymore and it made a happy sound. It wagged its tail and blinked its eyes. It ate some seaweed and drank some water. It liked Lily and Tom and wanted to play with them. + +Lily and Tom were very happy and played with the shell-friend. They made a sandcastle and a pool for it. They gave it a name and a hug. They learned to respect and care for the shell-friend and its home. They had a lot of fun and became good friends. + +The moral of the story is: We should not break or harm other people's homes or things. We should be curious and friendly, but also respectful and gentle. We can make new friends and learn new things if we encourage and help each other. +Ben and Mia like to play in the park. They see a big hill with a slide. They want to climb the hill and slide down. They run to the hill and start to climb. + +"Look, Ben, I am faster than you!" Mia says. + +"No, you are not, I am faster!" Ben says. + +They climb and climb until they reach the top. They see a big raft on the slide. The raft is blue and yellow and has a rope. + +"Wow, a raft! Let's slide on it!" Mia says. + +"OK, but be careful, it looks uncomfortable!" Ben says. + +They sit on the raft and hold the rope. They push the raft and slide down. The raft goes very fast and bounces on the slide. Ben and Mia laugh and scream. + +"Yay, this is fun!" Mia says. + +"Ouch, this is uncomfortable!" Ben says. + +The raft reaches the end of the slide and flies into the air. Ben and Mia hold on tight. The raft lands on the grass with a thud. Ben and Mia fall off the raft and roll on the grass. + +"Are you OK, Mia?" Ben asks. + +"I am OK, Ben. That was exciting!" Mia says. + +They get up and look at the raft. The raft is dirty and has a hole. + +"Uh-oh, the raft is broken!" Ben says. + +"Maybe we should not slide on it again!" Mia says. + +They leave the raft and run to the swings. They swing and swing and forget about the raft. They have fun in the park. +Lily and Ben were curious children. They liked to explore the park and see new things. One day, they saw a vendor with a big cart. The vendor sold ice cream and candy. Lily and Ben wanted to try some. + +"Hello, vendor," Lily said. "Can we have some ice cream and candy?" + +"Sure, little ones," the vendor said. "But first, you have to clean your hands. There is a fountain over there. Go and wash them." + +Lily and Ben nodded and ran to the fountain. They splashed water on their hands and rubbed them together. They thought it was fun to clean their hands. They dried them on their clothes and went back to the vendor. + +"Good job, children," the vendor said. "Now you can have some ice cream and candy. What flavor do you want?" + +Lily chose chocolate and Ben chose strawberry. The vendor gave them each a cone with a scoop of ice cream and a piece of candy on top. Lily and Ben thanked the vendor and licked their ice cream and candy. They smiled and enjoyed their treat. They were happy and curious children. +Lily was a young girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll, a bear, a ball and a car. She liked to make them talk and do things. She also liked to shine a light on them and make shadows on the wall. + +One day, she decided to take her toys to the top of the stair. She wanted to see how they looked from up high. She put them in a basket and carried them carefully. She went up one step, then another, then another. She was almost at the top when she heard a voice. + +"Lily, what are you doing?" It was her mom. She came out of her room and saw Lily with the basket. + +"I'm taking my toys to the top of the stair, Mom. I want to shine a light on them and make shadows," Lily said. + +"That sounds fun, but you have to be careful, Lily. The stair is high and you might fall. Why don't you come down and play in your room? I have a surprise for you," Mom said. + +"A surprise? What is it, Mom?" Lily asked. She was curious. + +"You'll see. Come on, let's go," Mom said. She took Lily's hand and helped her down the stair. She put the basket on the floor and opened the door to Lily's room. + +Lily gasped. There was a big poster on the wall. It had a picture of a rainbow and a sun and a cloud. It was bright and colorful. It said "Lily, you are my sunshine". + +"Wow, Mom, it's beautiful! Thank you, thank you!" Lily said. She hugged Mom and smiled. + +"You're welcome, Lily. I made it for you. You always shine like the sun and make me happy. I love you, Lily," Mom said. + +"I love you too, Mom. Can we hang it on the wall and shine a light on it?" Lily asked. + +"Of course we can, Lily. Let's do it together," Mom said. + +They hung the poster on the wall and turned on the lamp. The poster glowed and sparkled. Lily and Mom looked at it and laughed. They played with the toys and the light and the shadows. They had a lot of fun. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play with toys and books. They also liked to help their mom and dad with chores. One day, mom asked them to help her fold the clothes. She gave them a big basket of clean clothes. + +Ben and Lily took the clothes out of the basket. They tried to fold them neatly. But some clothes were hard to fold. They had wrinkles and creases. Ben and Lily did not know what to do. + +"Mom, how do we make these clothes smooth?" Ben asked. + +Mom smiled and said, "We need to use the iron. The iron is a hot thing that can make the clothes smooth. But you have to be careful. The iron can burn you if you touch it. Only mom and dad can use the iron." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They watched mom take the iron and plug it in. She put a cloth on the table and put the iron on it. She moved the iron back and forth on the cloth. The cloth became smooth and flat. + +"Wow, mom, you are gifted with the iron!" Lily said. + +"Thank you, Lily. But you and Ben are also gifted. You are gifted with zip. You are fast and smart and helpful. You make me happy." Mom said. + +Ben and Lily smiled. They felt proud and happy. They hugged mom and said, "We love you, mom. You are the best mom ever." +Tom and Amy are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big hill in the west. They want to go there. + +"Let's make a race!" Tom says. "Who can run to the hill first?" + +"OK!" Amy says. "But you are chubby. You are slow." + +Tom is not happy. He does not like when Amy says he is chubby. He says, "No, I am not. I am fast. You will see." + +They start to run. Tom runs hard. He wants to win. Amy runs too. She is faster than Tom. She laughs. + +"Ha ha, I am first!" Amy says. She reaches the hill. She turns around. She sees Tom. He is still far away. He is tired. He stops. + +Amy feels sorry. She says, "Tom, come on. Don't be sad. You are a good friend. You can play with me on the hill." + +Tom smiles. He walks to the hill. He says, "Thank you, Amy. You are a good friend too. You are fast and smart. But I am strong and funny. We can have fun together." + +They hug. They play on the hill. They are happy. They see the sun in the west. It is bright and warm. They say, "The west is beautiful." +Tom is a cat. He likes to play with his toys and sleep on the sofa. He does not like to take a bath. He thinks baths are smelly and wet. + +One day, Tom sees a bird outside the window. He wants to catch the bird. He jumps on the window sill and tries to open the window. But the window is locked. Tom is sad and angry. + +He sees a shiny key on the table. He thinks the key can open the window. He runs to the table and jumps on it. He knocks over a vase and a lamp. They make a loud noise and break. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what happened. She sees Tom on the table with the key in his mouth. She sees the broken vase and lamp on the floor. She is not happy. + +She picks up Tom and puts him in the bath. She turns on the water and soap. Tom does not like it. He tries to get out, but Mom holds him. She washes his fur and his eyes. Tom thinks the water and soap are smelly and wet. + +He wishes he had not seen the bird. He wishes he had not touched the key. He wishes he had stayed on the sofa. He thinks baths are not fun. +Lily liked to play baseball with her friends. She had a red hat and a big glove. She could hit the ball very far and run very fast. She was popular in her team. + +One day, she played against another team. They wore blue hats and had a big dog. The dog was loud and scary. Lily was afraid of the dog. + +When it was her turn to hit, she saw the dog behind the fence. She heard him bark and growl. She felt nervous and missed the ball. The other team laughed at her. + +"Come on, Lily, you can do it!" her friend Sam said. He was on the same team as Lily. He was kind and brave. He liked Lily a lot. + +Lily tried again. She closed her eyes and swung the bat. She heard a loud sound. She opened her eyes and saw the ball fly over the fence. She had hit a home run! + +She ran around the bases. She was happy and proud. Her team cheered for her. The dog was quiet and sad. Lily smiled at Sam. He smiled back. + +"You did it, Lily, you are awesome!" Sam said. He gave her a high five. Lily felt warm and fuzzy. She liked Sam a lot, too. They hugged and played some more. They had fun. They were friends. +Lily liked to play with her toys in the garden. She had a ball, a doll, a car and a duck. The duck was her favorite. It was yellow and soft and made a funny sound when she squeezed it. + +One day, Lily saw a big pond near the fence. She wanted to see what was in it. She took her duck and ran to the pond. She saw some fish, some frogs and some real ducks. The real ducks were white and brown and had long necks. They quacked and swam in the water. + +Lily thought her duck would like to swim with the real ducks. She threw her duck into the pond. But her duck did not swim. It sank to the bottom. Lily was sad. She realized her duck was not a real duck. It was a toy duck. A fragile toy duck. She cried and ran to her mom. + +Mom hugged Lily and dried her tears. She told Lily that her duck was not meant for the pond. It was meant for the bath. She said they could get a new duck for Lily. A duck that could float. Lily nodded and smiled. She still loved her duck. But she learned to be careful with fragile things. +Lily and Sam like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and laugh. Lily's favorite thing is the swing. She likes to go high and feel the wind in her hair. Sam likes to push her and watch her smile. + +One day, Lily and Sam go to the park with their mom. They run to the swing and take turns. Lily goes first. She sits on the swing and holds the ropes. Sam pushes her gently. Lily says, "More, more, I want to go higher!" + +Sam pushes her harder. Lily goes higher and higher. She feels happy and brave. She lets go of one rope and waves to her mom. She says, "Look, mom, look at me!" + +But then, something bad happens. Lily loses her balance and falls off the swing. She lands on the ground and hurts her knee. She cries out loud. Sam and mom run to her. They see blood on her knee. They feel sorry and scared. + +Mom hugs Lily and says, "It's okay, it's okay, you'll be fine." She takes a tissue and wipes the blood. She kisses Lily's knee and says, "There, there, it's just a small cut. It will heal soon." She gives Lily a band-aid and puts it on her knee. She says, "This will make it better. You're a big girl, you can handle it." + +Lily stops crying and looks at her knee. She sees the band-aid with a picture of a flower. She smiles and says, "Thank you, mom, thank you, Sam. You're the best." She hugs them and says, "I love you." They hug her back and say, "We love you too." + +They go back to the swing and play some more. Lily is careful and holds both ropes. Sam is gentle and pushes her softly. They have fun and forget about the pain. They are happy and proud. They are big kids. +Tommy hated the icy snow. It was cold and wet and made his nose run. He wanted to play inside with his toys, but his mom said he had to go outside with his sister. His sister liked the snow. She made a snowman and threw snowballs at Tommy. Tommy did not like that. He cried and ran away. + +He saw a big hill and climbed up. He wanted to be alone. He looked at the snowman and felt angry. He remembered when he and his sister made a snowman together last year. They had fun and laughed and hugged. He missed that memory. He wished his sister was nice to him again. + +He decided to make his own snowman. He rolled a big ball of snow and pushed it up the hill. It was hard work, but he did not give up. He found a stick and a hat and a carrot and made a face for his snowman. He was proud of his snowman. He smiled and said hello to his snowman. + +His sister saw him and came over. She said sorry for throwing snowballs at him. She said she was bored and wanted to play with him. She said she liked his snowman. She asked if they could make another one together. Tommy thought about it. He was still mad, but he also felt lonely. He looked at his snowman and remembered the good memory. He nodded and said okay. He and his sister hugged and made another snowman. They had fun and laughed and hugged. Tommy did not hate the icy snow anymore. He was happy. +Sara and Ben were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to dress them up in fancy clothes and make them talk. Sara had a pink doll with long hair and Ben had a blue doll with a hat. + +"Hello, I am Princess Pinky and I live in a big castle," Sara made her doll say. + +"Hello, I am Captain Blue and I have a fast ship," Ben made his doll say. + +They pretended that their dolls were friends and went on adventures together. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, something bad happened. A big wind came and blew Ben's doll away. It flew over the fence and into the street. + +"Where is my doll?" Ben cried. "I want my doll!" + +Sara felt sorry for Ben. She saw his worry face. She wanted to help him. + +"Maybe we can find your doll," she said. "Let's go and look for it." + +They ran to the fence and looked over it. But they could not see the doll. It had vanished. + +"Maybe a car took it," Ben said. "Or a dog. Or a bird." + +He was very sad. He hugged Sara. + +Sara hugged him back. She had an idea. + +"Maybe we can make a new doll," she said. "We can use some old clothes and some grass and some sticks. It will not be the same, but it will be nice." + +Ben thought about it. He nodded. + +"Okay," he said. "Let's try it." + +They went back to the garden and found some things to make a new doll. They worked hard and made a doll that looked like a pirate. It had a grass beard and a stick sword and a hat made of a leaf. + +"Look, this is your new doll," Sara said. "He is Pirate Green. He is brave and strong and friendly." + +Ben looked at the doll. He smiled. + +"Thank you, Sara," he said. "You are a good friend. I like Pirate Green. He is cool." + +They hugged each other and their dolls. They played some more and forgot about the wind. They were happy. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a red car and a blue car. They want to race their cars. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tim says. He pushes his red car as fast as he can. Sam pushes his blue car too. They run after their cars. + +But Sam trips on a rock. He falls down and hurts his knee. He cries. His blue car stops on the side of the path. Tim's red car keeps going. + +Tim hears Sam cry. He stops his red car. He runs back to Sam. He sees Sam's knee is bleeding. He feels sorry for Sam. + +"Are you okay, Sam?" Tim asks. He helps Sam get up. He gives him a hug. + +"I'm sorry, Tim. I lost the race. Your car is faster than mine." Sam says. He looks at his blue car on the side. He feels helpless. + +"It's okay, Sam. The race is not important. You are my friend. I don't care who wins or loses." Tim says. He picks up Sam's blue car and gives it to him. "Here, this is your car. It's a good car. Let's go to the bench and clean your knee." + +"Thank you, Tim. You are a good friend. You are kind and helpful." Sam says. He smiles. He holds Tim's hand. They walk to the bench together. They are still friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and find bugs and worms. They also liked to make mud pies and pretend they were cakes. + +"Look, I found a big carrot!" Lily said, holding up a orange thing. "Can we put it in our mud pie?" + +"OK, but it is old and rot," Ben said, wrinkling his nose. "It smells bad and has holes." + +"I don't care, it is still a carrot," Lily said, and stuck it in the middle of the mud pie. "Now we need some leaves for the icing." + +They ran to the tree and picked some green and yellow leaves. They put them on top of the mud pie and made it look pretty. + +"Let's wait for Mom to see our cake," Lily said, smiling. "She will be so happy." + +They sat on the grass and waited. They waited and waited. But Mom did not come. It was getting cold and dark. + +"Where is Mom?" Lily asked, feeling scared. "I want to go inside." + +"Me too," Ben said, shivering. "Maybe she forgot about us." + +They got up and walked to the house. They saw Mom in the kitchen, making dinner. + +"Mom, Mom, we made you a cake!" Lily said, running to her. + +"Did you?" Mom said, looking surprised. "Where is it?" + +"In the garden, come and see!" Ben said, pulling her hand. + +They took Mom to the garden and showed her the mud pie. Mom looked at it and smiled. + +"Wow, what a lovely cake!" Mom said, pretending to be happy. "But you know what? I think it is too cold and rot to eat. How about we leave it for the birds and squirrels, and have some real cake inside?" + +"OK," Lily and Ben said, nodding. They did not mind. They were happy to see Mom and have some warm and sweet cake. They left the mud pie in the garden and went inside with Mom. They did not see the birds and squirrels that came and ate the carrot and the leaves. They were happy too. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. Tom has a big tank. It can shoot balls and make noise. Sam has a flexible snake. It can bend and twist. + +One day, they go to the park. They see a big hill. They want to play on the hill. Tom says, "I will take my tank to the top of the hill. It is strong and fast." Sam says, "I will take my snake to the top of the hill. It is flexible and smart." + +They start to climb the hill. Tom's tank goes fast, but it is heavy. It gets stuck on a rock. Tom tries to push it, but it does not move. Sam's snake goes slow, but it is light. It can go around the rock. Sam reaches the top of the hill. He says, "I made it! My snake is better than your tank!" + +Tom is sad and angry. He says, "No, it is not! My tank is better than your snake! It can shoot balls and make noise!" He picks up a ball and throws it at Sam. Sam dodges the ball. He says, "That is not nice! You are a bad friend!" + +They start to fight. They throw balls and snakes at each other. They yell and cry. They forget to have fun. + +A lady sees them. She is their teacher. She says, "Stop! What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" She goes to the hill. She picks up the tank and the snake. She says, "These are your toys. You should value them. They are both good and fun. You should also value your friend. He is more important than your toy. You should share and play nicely." + +Tom and Sam feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, teacher. We are sorry, friend. We were silly. We do value our toys and our friend. Can we play together?" The teacher says, "Yes, you can. But be careful and kind. And remember, the hill is for everyone." + +Tom and Sam hug. They say, "Thank you, teacher. Thank you, friend. We will be careful and kind. And we will share the hill." They take their toys and go to the hill. They play together. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big tent with many people inside. They heard music and laughter. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"That is a marry," Ben said. "When two people love each other, they have a marry. They wear nice clothes and eat cake and dance." + +Lily and Ben were curious. They wanted to see the marry. They sneaked into the tent and looked around. They saw a man and a woman in white and black. They were holding hands and smiling. They looked attractive. + +"Wow, they are pretty," Lily said. + +"Yes, they are," Ben agreed. + +They also saw a table with many cups of cocoa. They loved cocoa. They were thirsty and hungry. They decided to take some cocoa and drink it. + +"Mmm, this is yummy," Lily said. + +"Yes, it is," Ben agreed. + +They drank their cocoa and felt happy. They did not notice that the man and the woman in white and black saw them. They came over and smiled at them. + +"Hello, little ones," the woman said. "Who are you?" + +"We are Lily and Ben," Lily said. "We are friends. We came to see your marry." + +The man and the woman laughed. They thought Lily and Ben were cute. + +"Well, we are glad you came," the man said. "We are Jack and Anna. We just had our marry. Do you like it?" + +"Yes, we do," Lily and Ben said. + +"Would you like to join us for some cake and dance?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, please," Lily and Ben said. + +Jack and Anna took Lily and Ben by the hand and led them to the cake and the dance floor. They shared their cake and their dance with them. They had fun and made new friends. Lily and Ben thought that marry was a nice thing. They wondered if they would have a marry when they grew up. They looked at each other and smiled. +Sara liked to draw with pastels. Pastels were soft and colorful. She had many pastels, but her favorite was green. Green was the color of grass and leaves and frogs. + +One day, Sara wanted to draw a picture of her family. She took her pastels and a big paper. She drew her mom, her dad, her brother and herself. She used different colors for their hair and clothes. She used green for their eyes, because they all had green eyes like her. + +She showed her picture to her mom. Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "What a beautiful picture, Sara! You are very good at drawing. You improve every day." + +Sara felt happy and proud. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I love drawing with pastels." + +She hung her picture on the fridge. She looked at it and smiled. She thought, "I want to draw more pictures with pastels. Maybe I can draw a green frog next time." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play at school. But today, it is very cold. The air is icy. The teacher says they cannot go outside. + +Tom and Mia are sad. They want to run and jump and slide. They look at the window. They see snow and ice. They wish they could touch it. + +"Let's make a snowman!" Tom says. He has an idea. He goes to his desk. He takes out some paper and scissors. He cuts out a big circle and a small circle. He puts them together. He draws a face and buttons. He makes a hat and a scarf from some cloth. + +"Look, Mia!" Tom says. He shows her his paper snowman. "Do you like it?" + +Mia smiles. She likes it. She goes to her desk. She takes out some glue and glitter. She sprinkles some glitter on the snowman. She makes it shiny. + +"Wow, Tom!" Mia says. She shows him her glittery snowman. "It is so pretty!" + +Tom and Mia are happy. They have made a snowman. They put it on the window sill. They pretend it is outside. They talk to it and sing to it. + +The teacher sees them. She smiles. She is proud of them. They have used their imagination. They have made something from nothing. + +"Tom and Mia, you are very clever!" the teacher says. "You have made a beautiful snowman!" + +Tom and Mia beam. They thank the teacher. They hug their snowman. They have fun at school. Even if it is icy. +Ben and Lily were playing with paper. They liked to fold it and make shapes. Ben made a hat and put it on his head. Lily made a boat and put it in a bowl of water. + +"Look at my boat!" Lily said. "It can sail on the water." + +"That's not a boat," Ben said. "That's a paper. A boat is big and has a hook." + +"A hook?" Lily asked. "What is a hook?" + +"A hook is a thing that can catch fish," Ben said. "Like this." He took a paper clip and bent it into a hook. He tied a string to it and threw it into the bowl. + +"Hey, stop that!" Lily said. "You are making the water splash. You are ruining my boat." + +"No, I'm not," Ben said. "I'm fishing. Maybe I can catch a mighty shark." + +"A shark?" Lily said. "There is no shark in the bowl. There is only water and paper." + +"Yes, there is," Ben said. "I can feel it. It is pulling my string. It is a mighty shark." + +Ben pulled the string hard. The paper clip hooked onto Lily's boat and tore it apart. Lily's boat sank to the bottom of the bowl. + +"Look what you did!" Lily said. "You broke my boat. You are mean." + +"I'm sorry," Ben said. "I didn't mean to. I was just playing." + +Lily started to cry. She picked up the pieces of her boat and threw them at Ben. Ben ducked and covered his head. He dropped his hat and his hook. + +"Stop it, stop it!" Ben said. "You are hurting me." + +They both heard a loud voice. It was their mom. + +"What is going on here?" Mom said. "Why are you making such a mess? Why are you fighting?" + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They felt bad. They knew they had done something wrong. + +"We were playing with paper," Ben said. + +"We were making a hat and a boat," Lily said. + +"But then he broke my boat," Lily said. + +"But then she threw paper at me," Ben said. + +Mom sighed. She picked up the bowl and the paper. She took them to the trash. + +"Paper is not for playing like that," Mom said. "Paper is for drawing and writing. If you want to play with a hat and a boat, you have to use something else. Something that won't break or tear or splash." + +"Like what?" Ben asked. + +"Like a real hat and a real boat," Mom said. "Come on, I have something for you." + +She took them to the closet. She opened it and showed them a box. Inside the box, there were two hats and two boats. The hats were made of cloth and the boats were made of wood. They had hooks and sails and flags. + +"Wow!" Ben and Lily said. "These are awesome!" + +"These are for you," Mom said. "But you have to promise me something. You have to promise to share and to be nice to each other. Can you do that?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They hugged Mom and said thank you. They took the hats and the boats and went to the backyard. They put the hats on their heads and the boats in a big tub of water. They played with them and had fun. They did not fight or make a mess. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were outside at night, looking at the stars. They liked to make shapes with the stars and tell stories about them. Tom saw a big star that was moving fast across the sky. He pointed at it and said, "Look, Lily, a comet!" + +Lily looked up and saw the star too. She was amazed by how bright and fast it was. She said, "Wow, Tom, it's so pretty! Where is it going?" + +Tom shrugged and said, "I don't know. Maybe it's going to another planet. Or maybe it's going to say hello to the moon." + +Lily nodded and said, "Maybe. I wish we could go with it. I want to see other planets and moons. Do you think they have animals and plants like we do?" + +Tom thought for a moment and said, "Maybe. But maybe they are very different. Maybe they have green fur or purple eyes or six legs. Or maybe they have no fur or eyes or legs at all. Maybe they are just blobs or rocks or gas." + +Lily frowned and said, "That sounds scary and boring. I like our animals and plants better. They are friendly and colorful and fun. I don't want to go to a distant planet with blobs or rocks or gas." + +Tom smiled and said, "Me neither. I like our planet too. It has everything we need and love. And it has us. We are the best animals and plants of all." + +Lily smiled back and said, "You're right, Tom. We are the best. And we have each other. We are the best friends of all." + +They hugged and watched the comet disappear behind the horizon. They felt happy and cozy and safe. They knew they had a wonderful planet and a wonderful friendship. They didn't need to go anywhere else. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to jog in the park with their dogs. One day, they see a big box under a tree. It has a bow and a tag. It is a present. + +"Who is it for?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Let's look at the tag," Ben says. + +They jog to the box and read the tag. It says: "To the park staff, thank you for keeping the park clean and organized. From the joggers and the dogs." + +"Wow, that is nice," Lily says. + +"Yes, it is. The park staff work hard. They make the park a good place to jog and play," Ben says. + +They hear a whistle. It is the park staff. They are coming to get the present. + +"Let's go and say thank you too," Lily says. + +"OK, let's go," Ben says. + +They jog to the park staff and smile. They say thank you and pet their dogs. The park staff are happy. They open the present and find snacks and toys. They share them with Lily, Ben and the dogs. They all have a fun time. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. They used pillows, blankets and toys to make a ship and a cave. + +"Ahoy, matey! I found a shiny vase in the cave!" Ben shouted. He held up a blue vase that belonged to Mom. "It must be worth a lot of gold!" + +"Let me see!" Lily shouted. She ran over to Ben and tried to grab the vase. "It's mine, it's mine!" + +"No, it's mine, it's mine!" Ben shouted back. He pulled the vase away from Lily. They both tugged and pulled on the vase. + +Suddenly, the vase slipped from their hands and fell to the floor. It broke into many pieces with a loud crash. Lily and Ben stopped and looked at the mess. They felt scared and sorry. + +"Oh no, oh no!" Lily cried. "We broke Mom's vase! She will be so mad at us!" + +"What do we do, what do we do?" Ben cried. "We can't fix it! It's terrible!" + +They heard Mom coming down the stairs. They quickly hid behind the couch and hoped she wouldn't see them. But Mom saw the broken vase and the guilty faces of Lily and Ben. + +"Lily, Ben, what happened here?" Mom asked. She sounded angry and sad. "Did you break my vase?" + +Lily and Ben came out from behind the couch. They looked at Mom with big eyes and said in a small voice: + +"We're sorry, Mom. We're sorry." +Lily did not like the green dish that Mom made for dinner. It looked disgusting. It smelled disgusting. It tasted disgusting. Lily pushed the dish away and made a face. + +"Lily, you have to eat your vegetables. They are good for you," Mom said. + +"No, Mom, I don't want to. They are yucky. I want pizza," Lily said. + +Mom sighed. She was tired of Lily's fussiness. She wanted Lily to be healthy and try new foods. But Lily always said no to everything that was not pizza or candy. + +"Listen, Lily, this is what we have for dinner. You can have a slice of pizza tomorrow, but only if you eat some of the green dish today. How about you take one bite and see if you like it?" Mom said. + +Lily looked at the green dish. She did not want to eat it. But she also wanted pizza tomorrow. She thought for a moment. Then she picked up her fork and took a tiny bite of the green dish. She chewed it slowly and made a face. + +"Well, what do you think?" Mom asked. + +Lily swallowed the bite and said, "It's not so bad. But I still don't like it. Can I have some water, please?" + +Mom smiled and gave Lily some water. She was proud of Lily for trying something new. She hoped that Lily would learn to like more foods in the future. + +"Good job, Lily. You are a brave girl. You can have another bite if you want, or you can be done. But you have to eat your fruit for dessert, okay?" Mom said. + +Lily nodded. She liked fruit. She was glad that Mom was not angry with her. She decided to take one more bite of the green dish, just to make Mom happy. Then she ate her fruit and felt full. + +"Thank you, Mom, for the dinner. I love you," Lily said. + +"I love you too, Lily. You are a sweet girl. Now let's go brush your teeth and get ready for bed," Mom said. + +They hugged and went to the bathroom. Lily brushed her teeth and put on her pajamas. She climbed into her bed and cuddled with her teddy bear. She was sleepy and happy. She closed her eyes and dreamed of pizza. +Anna and Lily were sisters who liked to play with dolls. One day, they found a shiny bracelet in their mom's room. It was pink and had many beads. Anna wanted to wear it, but Lily said no. + +"That is mom's bracelet. We cannot take it. She will be angry," Lily said. + +"I don't care. It is pretty. I want it," Anna said. She grabbed the bracelet and put it on her wrist. She ran away to show her dolls. + +Lily was scared. She followed Anna and tried to get the bracelet back. But Anna did not listen. She ran outside and played in the garden. She forgot about the bracelet. + +Soon, it was time for lunch. Mom called the sisters to come inside. Anna and Lily ran to the kitchen. But when Anna looked at her wrist, she saw that the bracelet was gone. It had fallen off in the garden. She was sad and scared. + +"Mom, I am sorry. I took your bracelet and I lost it," Anna said. She started to cry. + +Mom was surprised and angry. She looked at Lily and saw that she was also sad. + +"Lily, did you take the bracelet too?" Mom asked. + +"No, mom. I tried to stop Anna, but she did not listen. I am sorry too," Lily said. + +Mom sighed. She was disappointed in Anna, but she was proud of Lily. She hugged Lily and said, "Thank you for being honest and kind. You are a good sister." + +She looked at Anna and said, "Anna, you did a bad thing. You took something that was not yours. You did not listen to Lily. You lost the bracelet. You made me and Lily sad. You need to be punished." + +Anna nodded. She knew she was wrong. She was sorry. + +"Your punishment is to help me find the bracelet in the garden. And you cannot play with your dolls for a week. And you have to say sorry to me and Lily," Mom said. + +Anna agreed. She wiped her tears and said, "I am sorry, mom. I am sorry, Lily. I will help you find the bracelet. I will not take things that are not mine. I will listen to Lily. I will be a good sister." + +Mom smiled. She said, "I forgive you, Anna. I love you. But you have to learn from your mistake. And you have to be careful with your things. The bracelet is very old and special. It was a gift from your grandma. She gave it to me when I was a little girl. It is not a toy. It is a treasure." + +Anna and Lily nodded. They understood. They went to the garden with mom and looked for the bracelet. They hoped they would find it. They learned a lesson. They learned to respect mom's things, to listen to each other, and to be honest. They learned to be good sisters. +Lily liked to sing and play her guitar. She wanted to be a musician when she grew up. She practiced every day in her room. She sang loud and happy songs. + +One day, her brother Max came to her room. He was angry. He had a big test tomorrow and he needed to study. He did not like Lily's songs. He said they were too noisy. He told Lily to shut up and stop singing. He slammed the door and left. + +Lily felt sad and hurt. She did not want to make Max angry. She loved her brother. But she also loved her music. She did not want to stop singing. She wondered what to do. + +She decided to go to the park. She took her guitar and walked to the playground. There she saw some other kids playing and having fun. She saw a swing, a slide, a sandbox and a seesaw. She also saw a big tree with a bench under it. + +She went to the bench and sat down. She started to sing and play her guitar again. She sang soft and sweet songs. She felt happy and calm. + +Soon, some of the kids came to listen to her. They liked her songs. They clapped and cheered. They asked her to sing more. They said she was a good musician. They said she could be successful one day. They invited her to play with them. + +Lily smiled and thanked them. She felt proud and glad. She made some new friends. She did not forget about Max. She hoped he would do well on his test. She also hoped he would not be angry with her anymore. She thought maybe they could both be happy. She thought maybe they could both follow their dreams. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a hut made of sticks and leaves. They pretend it is their home. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. It is playful, but it does not know Anna and Ben. It runs to their hut and barks. It wants to play with them. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They do not like the big dog. They run away from the hut. They speed to the slide. They climb up and slide down. They hope the dog will go away. + +But the dog follows them. It thinks they are playing a game. It jumps on the slide and slides down too. It wags its tail and licks their faces. + +Anna and Ben are surprised. The dog is not mean. It is friendly. They pet the dog and laugh. They say, "Hello, dog. What is your name?" + +The dog barks. It does not have a name. Anna and Ben think of a name for the dog. They call it Spot. They say, "Do you want to play with us, Spot?" + +Spot barks again. It nods its head. It wants to play with Anna and Ben. They go back to their hut. They invite Spot to join them. They have fun together. They are happy. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a big shell on the sand. It is shiny and smooth. + +"Look, Sam, a shell!" Mia says. "It is pretty. Can we keep it?" + +"Sure, Mia, we can keep it. But we have to share it. It is our shell," Sam says. He holds the shell in his hand. + +They walk to the water. They see the sea. It is blue and sparkly. They hear the waves. They splash and crash. + +"Sam, I have an idea. Let's mail the shell to the sea. Maybe the sea will like it. Maybe the sea will send us something back," Mia says. + +"How do we mail the shell to the sea, Mia?" Sam asks. + +"We can throw it in the water. We can say 'Bye, shell. Thank you for being our friend. Please go to the sea and be happy.' Then we can wait and see what happens," Mia says. + +"OK, Mia, let's do it. Are you ready?" Sam says. + +"Yes, Sam, I am ready. One, two, three, go!" Mia says. + +They throw the shell in the water. They watch it sink and disappear. They smile and hug. + +"Bye, shell. Thank you for being our friend. Please go to the sea and be happy," they say together. + +They sit on the sand. They wait and see what happens. They hope the sea will send them something back. They are happy. They are friends. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a big sandbox, a swing, and a slide. They also have a small patch of dirt where they can plant seeds. + +One day, their mom gives them some sunflower seeds. She says, "These are very special seeds. If you plant them and water them, they will grow into big, beautiful flowers. But you have to be patient. It will take a long time for them to grow." + +Anna and Ben are very excited. They dig some holes in their patch of dirt and put the seeds in. They cover them with more dirt and water them with a watering can. They think, "We can't wait to see the flowers!" + +The next day, they run to the garden and look at their patch of dirt. They are disappointed. They don't see any flowers. They only see dirt. They think, "Maybe the seeds are broken." + +They ask their mom, "Mom, why are there no flowers? Did we do something wrong?" + +Their mom smiles and says, "No, you didn't do anything wrong. The seeds are not broken. They are just sleeping. They need time and water and sun to grow. You have to be patient. Trust me, one day you will see the flowers." + +Anna and Ben are not sure. They think, "Maybe mom is right. Maybe we have to wait." + +They decide to keep watering the seeds every day. They also play with their sandbox, their swing, and their slide. They have fun in the garden. + +One morning, they wake up and look out the window. They see something amazing. Their patch of dirt is not dirt anymore. It is full of green stems and leaves. And on top of them, there are big, yellow flowers. They are sunflowers! + +Anna and Ben are so happy. They run to the garden and hug the flowers. They think, "Mom was right! The seeds were not broken. They were sleeping. And now they are awake. They are the most beautiful flowers in the world!" + +They thank their mom for the seeds. They say, "Mom, thank you for the seeds. Thank you for teaching us to be patient. We love you and we love the flowers!" + +Their mom hugs them and says, "You're welcome, my sweeties. I love you and I love the flowers too!" +Lily likes to read books. She has many books in her room. Some books are big and some books are small. Some books have pictures and some books have words. + +One day, Lily finds a new book on her bed. It is a big book with a wide cover. The cover is soft and has a picture of a bear. Lily is happy and curious. She opens the book and sees many pages with words and pictures. + +She reads the words and looks at the pictures. The book tells a story about a bear who lives in the forest. The bear has many friends, like a rabbit, a squirrel, and a bird. They play and have fun together. The bear is kind and brave. He helps his friends when they are in trouble. + +Lily likes the story and the bear. She smiles and says, "This is a good book. I want to be like the bear. He is nice and strong." + +She reads the book until the end. Then she hugs the book and puts it on her pillow. She says, "Thank you for the book, Mommy. I love it." + +Mommy comes in and kisses Lily. She says, "You're welcome, my sweetie. I'm glad you like the book. You are a good reader and a good girl. I love you too." +Tom and Lily are playing in the living room. They have many toys and books. They like to make things with paper and glue. Tom finds a pair of scissors on the table. He thinks they are cool. + +"Look, Lily, I have scissors!" Tom says. "I can cut the paper and make shapes." + +Lily looks at Tom. She is not happy. She knows scissors are not for playing. They are sharp and can hurt. + +"Tom, no!" Lily says. "Scissors are not toys. They are for grown-ups. Give them to me!" + +Tom does not listen. He wants to cut the paper. He holds the scissors in his hand. He runs to the couch. He seats on the couch and starts to cut the paper. + +Lily runs after Tom. She tries to take the scissors from him. She is scared. She does not want Tom to get hurt. + +"Tom, stop!" Lily says. "You can cut yourself or the couch. Scissors are dangerous. Please, give them to me!" + +Tom and Lily tug on the scissors. They pull and pull. They do not see that Mom is coming. Mom sees them and is angry. + +"Tom! Lily! What are you doing?" Mom says. "Scissors are not for playing. They are for cutting carefully. You could have hurt yourselves or the couch. Give me the scissors right now!" + +Tom and Lily feel bad. They know they did wrong. They give the scissors to Mom. They say sorry. + +Mom takes the scissors and puts them away. She hugs Tom and Lily. She is glad they are not hurt. + +"Scissors are not cool, Tom," Mom says. "They are tools. You have to be careful with them. Next time, ask me before you use them. And Lily, thank you for trying to help Tom. You are a good sister." + +Tom and Lily nod. They hug Mom. They promise to be careful. They go back to playing with their toys and books. They do not touch the scissors again. +Tommy and his dad were going to a big party. Dad put on a nice suit and a tie. Tommy wanted to wear a suit too, but he did not have one. He asked his dad, "Can I have a suit like you?" + +Dad smiled and said, "Sorry, Tommy, you are too small for a suit. But you can wear this shirt and these pants. They are very pretty and comfy." + +Tommy was not happy. He wanted to look like his dad. He said, "No, I want a suit. A suit is better." + +Dad hugged him and said, "Tommy, you don't need a suit to be better. You are already the best. I love you very much, no matter what you wear. And so does mom. She is waiting for us at the party. She is very far away, but she will be very happy to see us." + +Tommy thought about his mom. He missed her a lot. She had to work in a distant place for a long time. He wanted to see her and hug her. He said, "Okay, dad, I will wear this shirt and these pants. But can we go to the party now? I want to see mom." + +Dad nodded and said, "Yes, Tommy, we can go now. Come on, let's get in the car. We will be there soon. And then we can all have fun and eat cake and dance and tell mom how much we love her." + +Tommy smiled and said, "Yay, let's go. I love you, dad. And I love mom. And I love cake." + +Dad laughed and said, "I love you too, Tommy. And I love mom. And I love cake. You are my sweet boy." + +They got in the car and drove to the party. Tommy was excited and happy. He did not care about the suit anymore. He only cared about his family and the love they shared. +Lily was shy. She did not like to talk to new people. She liked to play with her dolls and read her books. She had a big sister, Anna, who was not shy. Anna liked to go to parties and make friends. + +One day, Anna told Lily that they were going to a birthday party. Lily felt scared. She did not want to go to a party with many people. She wanted to stay home with her dolls and books. Anna said, "Don't be shy, Lily. It will be fun. You can play games and eat cake. And you can wear your new sweater. It is very pretty and warm." + +Lily looked at her new sweater. It was pink and soft. It had a picture of a bunny on it. Lily liked bunnies. She liked her new sweater. But she did not like parties. She said, "No, Anna. I don't want to go. I want to stay home." + +Anna said, "Please, Lily. I want you to come with me. It is my friend's birthday. She will be happy to see you. And I will be with you. I will not leave you alone. I will help you talk to people. Please, Lily. Please." + +Lily saw that Anna was sad. She did not want to make Anna sad. She loved Anna. She said, "Okay, Anna. I will go with you. But I am still shy." + +Anna smiled and hugged Lily. She said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very brave. I love you. Come on, let's prepare. We have to brush our hair and teeth and put on our sweaters. Then we can go to the party. It will be fun. You will see." +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to climb the tree and see the birds. + +They held hands and walked to the tree. They saw a hole in the trunk. They looked inside. They saw a pair of eyes. The eyes were yellow and mean. They heard a growl. A big, furry animal appeared from the hole. It was a bear! + +The bear was angry. It wanted to eat Sara and Tom. It roared and showed its teeth. Sara and Tom were scared. They screamed and ran away. But the bear was faster. It chased them and caught them. It bit them and hurt them. Sara and Tom cried and wished they never saw the tree. + +The end. +Ben was a little boy who liked to wander. He liked to see new things and have fun. One day, he wandered too far from his home. He saw a big forest with many trees and animals. He wanted to go inside and explore. + +He walked into the forest and saw a path. He followed the path and saw a big bow and arrow. He had never seen a bow and arrow before. He thought they were toys. He picked up the bow and arrow and tried to play with them. He did not know how to use them. He pulled the string and let go. The arrow flew into the air and hit a bird. + +The bird was hurt and fell to the ground. Ben felt bad. He did not mean to hurt the bird. He ran to the bird and tried to help it. He saw blood on the bird's wing. He was scared. He heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw a man. The man was angry. He was the owner of the bow and arrow. He did not like that Ben took his bow and arrow and hurt his bird. He yelled at Ben and grabbed his bow and arrow. + +Ben was very sorry. He said sorry to the man and the bird. He wanted to go home. He did not like the forest anymore. He did not like the unknown. He ran away from the man and the bird. He found the path and ran back to his home. He hugged his mom and dad and told them what happened. They were glad that he was safe. They told him not to wander too far again. He said he would not. He learned his lesson. He liked his home better than the unknown. +Ben and Mia love cheese. They like to eat cheese with bread, cheese with fruit, cheese with crackers. They have a big box of cheese in the fridge. One day, they want to make a cheese sandwich for lunch. But when they open the fridge, they see that the cheese is gone! + +"Who took our cheese?" Ben asks. "Maybe it was a mouse," Mia says. They look around the kitchen and see a small hole in the wall. They think the mouse lives there. They decide to catch the mouse and get their cheese back. + +They get a big trap and put some cheese on it. They hide behind the table and wait for the mouse. Soon, they hear a squeak and a snap. They run to the trap and see a furry animal. But it is not a mouse. It is a wild hamster! + +The hamster looks scared and angry. It has sharp teeth and claws. It tries to bite the trap and escape. Ben and Mia are surprised and scared too. They do not know what to do with the wild hamster. + +They hear a knock on the door. It is their mom. She comes in and sees the mess. She sees the trap, the cheese, the hamster. She is not happy. She asks Ben and Mia what they are doing. They tell her they wanted to catch the mouse that took their cheese. But they caught a wild hamster instead. + +Mom sighs and shakes her head. She tells Ben and Mia that the cheese was not taken by a mouse. She took it to make a cheese cake for their dad's birthday. She shows them the cheese cake in the oven. It smells good and looks yummy. She tells them they can have a slice later. + +She also tells them that the hamster is not wild. It is their neighbor's pet. It escaped from its cage and came to their house. She calls their neighbor and tells him to come and get his hamster. He comes and thanks them for finding his hamster. He says his hamster likes cheese too. + +Ben and Mia feel sorry for the hamster. They say sorry to the hamster and give it some cheese. They also say sorry to their mom and help her clean up the kitchen. They learn that they should not spend their cheese on traps. They should spend their cheese on cheese cake. And they should not catch wild animals. They should catch hugs and kisses. +Tim and Amy love to play outside. They have a big yard with many toys. They like to run, jump, and swing. Sometimes they pretend to be pirates or astronauts. + +One day, they find a big flag in the garage. It is red, white, and blue. It has stars and stripes. Tim says, "This is a flag of our country. We can use it for our game." + +Amy says, "What game are we playing today?" + +Tim says, "Let's play that we are explorers. We can make a tent with the flag and some sticks. We can look for treasure and animals. We can plant the flag when we find a new place." + +Amy likes the idea. She helps Tim to make the tent. They use a rope to tie the flag to two sticks. They find some pillows and blankets to make it comfortable. They crawl inside the tent. They feel cozy and safe. + +They take turns to go outside and explore. They use a map and a compass to find their way. They see a bird, a squirrel, and a flower. They collect some rocks and leaves. They pretend they are gold and jewels. They bring them back to the tent. They say, "We found treasure! We are rich!" + +They plant the flag next to the tent. They say, "We claim this land for us! We are the best explorers ever!" + +They hug each other and smile. They love their game. They love their flag. They love their tent. They love their yard. They love each other. They are happy. +Tommy was a little boy who liked to crawl. He crawled under the table, he crawled behind the sofa, he crawled in the closet. He thought it was fun to explore and hide. + +One day, he crawled into the kitchen and saw a big pot on the stove. He smelled something good and wanted to see what it was. He crawled up to the pot and tried to lift the lid. + +"Tommy, no!" his mom shouted. She ran to the kitchen and grabbed him before he could touch the hot pot. "That's dinner, Tommy. It's very hot and you could get hurt. You have to wait until it's ready and we eat together." + +Tommy felt sad and scared. He didn't mean to do anything bad. He just wanted to see what was in the pot. He started to cry. + +"Shh, it's okay, Tommy. I'm not angry with you. I just want you to be safe. Here, look what I have for you." His mom showed him a harmless toy snake that she had bought for him. It was green and soft and made a funny noise when you squeezed it. + +Tommy stopped crying and smiled. He liked the toy snake. He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I'm sorry I crawled to the pot. I won't do it again." + +His mom kissed him and said, "You're welcome, Tommy. I love you. Now, why don't you crawl to the living room and play with your snake until dinner is ready?" + +Tommy nodded and crawled to the living room with his toy snake. He felt happy and safe. He decided that crawling was still fun, but he had to be careful where he crawled. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they brought sandwiches for lunch. Lily had a cheese sandwich. Tom had a ham sandwich. + +"Can I try your sandwich?" Lily asked Tom. + +"OK, but only a little bit," Tom said. He gave Lily a small piece of his ham sandwich. Lily took a bite and made a face. + +"Yuck! I don't like ham. It is too salty," Lily said. She gave the piece back to Tom. + +"I like ham. It is yummy and strong," Tom said. He ate the piece and smiled. + +Lily and Tom finished their sandwiches and went to play on the swings. They had fun swinging high and low. But then, a big boy came to the park. He was mean and rude. He pushed Lily and Tom off the swings. + +"Hey, these are my swings. Go away, you weak kids," the big boy said. He laughed and swung by himself. + +Lily and Tom were sad and angry. They wanted to swing, but they were afraid of the big boy. They looked around and saw a bench. On the bench, there was a bag. The bag had a sandwich in it. It was the big boy's sandwich. + +Lily had an idea. She whispered to Tom. Tom nodded and smiled. They ran to the bench and grabbed the sandwich. They ran away from the park. + +"Hey, that's my sandwich! Give it back, you thieves!" the big boy shouted. He got off the swing and chased Lily and Tom. + +But Lily and Tom were faster and smarter. They ran to a nearby shop and hid behind a shelf. They opened the sandwich and saw what was inside. It was a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. + +"Yum! I love peanut butter and jelly. It is sweet and soft," Lily said. + +"Me too. It is much better than ham. It is our sandwich now," Tom said. + +They ate the sandwich and shared it. They were happy and full. They had taught the big boy a lesson. They had shown him that they were not weak. They were strong and brave. They were friends. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big cushion that they could jump on, roll on, or pretend to be a boat. They always shared the cushion and had fun together. + +One day, their mom gave them a new cushion as a gift. It was smaller than the old one, but it had a colorful pattern and a soft texture. Sara and Ben were happy to see the new cushion, but they did not agree on who would get it. + +"I want the new cushion!" Sara said. "It is pretty and cozy!" + +"No, I want it!" Ben said. "It is original and cool!" + +They both grabbed the new cushion and tried to pull it away from each other. They started to complain and shout. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said. "You have to share the new cushion, just like you share the old one. Why don't you take turns, or use both cushions together?" + +Sara and Ben looked at each other and felt a little ashamed. They knew their mom was right. They let go of the new cushion and hugged each other. + +"Sorry, Sara," Ben said. "You can have the new cushion first. I will use the old one." + +"Sorry, Ben," Sara said. "You can have the new cushion next. I will use the old one too." + +They smiled and thanked their mom for the gift. They put the new cushion on top of the old one and made a bigger and softer boat. They climbed on the boat and pretended to sail on the sea. They had more fun than ever. +Tom is a little boy who likes to play with his toy lion. He pretends that he is a big lion too, and he roars at his mom and dad. They laugh and roar back at him. Tom likes to make his lion jump and run on the sofa and the bed. + +One night, Tom takes his lion to bed with him. He hugs it tight and says good night. He closes his eyes and falls asleep. He has a dream that he and his lion are in a big jungle. They see many animals and plants. They hear birds and monkeys. They smell flowers and fruits. + +Tom and his lion are happy in the dream. They play and explore the jungle. They find a high hill and climb to the top. They look at the sky and the sun. They feel the wind and the warmth. They roar loud and proud. They hear other lions roar back. They are not afraid. They are friends. + +Tom wakes up in the morning. He smiles and hugs his lion. He tells his mom and dad about his dream. They listen and smile. They say it was a wonderful dream. They say they love him and his lion. Tom is happy. He roars and thanks them. He is ready for a new day. +Tim and Lily were playing with their dolls in the living room. They liked to pretend that their dolls were a family. Tim was the dad and Lily was the mom. They had a baby doll, a dog toy and a car toy. + +"Let's go to the park with our family," Lily said. "It will be fun." + +"OK, but first I need to put on my mustache," Tim said. He took a piece of black yarn and stuck it on his upper lip. He thought it made him look like a grown-up. + +"Why do you need a mustache?" Lily asked. She thought it looked silly. + +"Because I am the dad and dads have mustaches," Tim said. "It makes me strong and safe." + +Lily shrugged and got ready to go. She put the baby doll in a stroller, the dog toy on a leash and the car toy in her backpack. She grabbed Tim's hand and they walked to the door. + +"Wait a minute," Tim said. He stopped and looked at Lily. "You need to wear a hat." + +"Why do I need a hat?" Lily asked. She liked her hair. + +"Because you are the mom and moms wear hats," Tim said. He took a hat from the coat rack and put it on Lily's head. He thought it made her look like a lady. + +Lily frowned and took off the hat. She did not like it. + +"No, I don't want to wear a hat," Lily said. "It is too hot and itchy." + +"Yes, you do," Tim said. He put the hat back on Lily's head. "You have to wear a hat. I demand it." + +Lily did not like Tim's tone. She did not like being told what to do. + +"No, I don't," Lily said. She took off the hat again and threw it on the floor. "You can't demand anything. You are not the boss of me." + +Tim was angry. He did not like being disobeyed. + +"Yes, I am," Tim said. He picked up the hat and tried to put it on Lily's head again. "You have to listen to me. I am the dad and you are the mom." + +Lily was angry too. She pushed Tim away and ran to the couch. She hugged the baby doll, the dog toy and the car toy. + +"No, you are not," Lily said. "You are not the dad and I am not the mom. We are just playing. And I don't want to play with you anymore. You are mean and bossy." + +Tim was sad. He did not want to lose his friend. He looked at his mustache and realized it was not very nice. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tim said. He took off his mustache and threw it on the floor. "You are right. We are just playing. And I don't want to be mean and bossy. I want to be nice and fun. Can we still play?" + +Lily looked at Tim and saw that he was sorry. She felt sorry too. She liked playing with him. + +"OK, Tim," Lily said. She smiled and got off the couch. She gave him the baby doll, the dog toy and the car toy. "We can still play. But we don't need hats or mustaches. We just need each other." + +Tim smiled and hugged Lily. He was happy. + +"OK, Lily," Tim said. "We don't need hats or mustaches. We just need each other. And we can go to the park with our family. It will be fun." + +They held hands and walked to the door. They were ready to play. They were safe and happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with many loops. The loops are made of rope. They are for hanging and swinging. + +"Look, Ben, loops!" Lily says. She runs to the tree. She grabs a loop and hangs on it. She feels happy. + +"Me too, me too!" Ben says. He follows Lily. He finds another loop and hangs on it. He swings back and forth. He feels happy too. + +They hang and swing for a long time. They laugh and talk. They see the sun and the sky. They are brilliant. They shine like stars. + +"Wow, Lily, this is fun!" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, this is fun!" Lily says. + +They are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to hang and swing on the loops. They are brilliant. +Tim and Mia love to go to the sea with their mom and dad. They like to swim and play in the water. One day, they see a big boat with many people on it. The people have masks and fins and tubes. They are going to dive in the sea. + +"Can we dive too, mom?" Tim asks. + +"No, Tim, you are too little to dive. You need to learn how to breathe with a tube and how to be safe in the water. Maybe when you are older, you can dive," mom says. + +"But I want to see the fish and the coral and the dolphins!" Mia says. + +"Dolphins? What are dolphins?" Tim asks. + +"Dolphins are like big fish, but they are not fish. They are smart and friendly and they can make sounds. They have a nose on their head and a tail that goes up and down. They are very pretty," Mia says. + +"Wow, I want to see dolphins too!" Tim says. + +"Maybe we can see dolphins from the boat. Let's go and ask dad if we can go on the boat," mom says. + +They go to the boat and dad says they can go on the boat, but they have to wear life jackets and stay with mom. They get on the boat and sit on the edge. They look at the water and hope to see dolphins. + +Soon, they hear a splash and a whistle. They see a gray and white shape jump out of the water and land with a splash. It is a dolphin! + +"Look, look, a dolphin!" Tim and Mia shout. + +They see more dolphins come out of the water and make sounds. They see the dolphins swim close to the boat and look at them with their eyes. The dolphins seem to smile and say hello. + +"Hello, dolphins!" Tim and Mia say. + +They wave their hands and clap their hands. The dolphins wave their tails and clap their fins. They play together for a while. Tim and Mia are very happy. They think the dolphins are the best thing they have ever seen. + +They thank the dolphins and say goodbye. They go back to the shore with mom and dad. They tell them how much they love the dolphins and how they want to dive with them someday. + +Mom and dad hug them and say they are proud of them. They say the dolphins are very special and not normal. They say they are lucky to see them and to be friends with them. They say they hope to see them again. They say they love them very much. +Tommy loved cookies. He wanted to eat them all the time. But his mom said he could only have one cookie after dinner. She said too many cookies were bad for his teeth and his tummy. + +One day, Tommy saw a big jar of cookies on the kitchen counter. His mom was not there. He thought he could take one cookie and no one would know. He climbed on a chair and reached for the jar. But the jar was too heavy and it fell down. The cookies broke and made a big mess. + +Tommy was scared. He heard his mom coming back. He ran to his room and hid under his bed. His mom saw the mess and was angry. She called for Tommy. Tommy did not answer. His mom looked for him and found him under his bed. She asked him what happened. + +Tommy did not want to tell the truth. He made up a story. He said a big bird came in through the window and knocked down the jar. His mom did not believe him. She said birds did not like cookies. She asked him to repeat his story. Tommy repeated his story. But his mom still did not believe him. She said she saw his handprints on the chair and the jar. She said he was lying. + +Tommy felt bad. He knew he did something wrong. He said he was sorry. He said he wanted a cookie and he did not listen to his mom. His mom hugged him and said she forgave him. But she said he had to learn to be honest and dependable. She said lying was worse than taking a cookie. She said she loved him and wanted him to be a good boy. + +Tommy learned his lesson. He said he would not lie again. He said he would be honest and dependable. He said he loved his mom and thanked her for the cookie. His mom smiled and said she was proud of him. They cleaned up the mess together and had a nice dinner. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a bird with red and blue feathers. The bird is singing a pretty song. + +"Look, a bird!" Anna says. "I want to see it closer." + +"Me too," Ben says. "Let's follow it." + +They follow the bird. The bird flies from tree to tree. Anna and Ben run after it. They are careful not to scare it. They are polite. + +The bird stops on a bush. The bush has many berries. The berries are purple and juicy. The bird picks a berry with its beak. It eats the berry. It makes a happy sound. + +"Wow, berries!" Anna says. "They look yummy." + +"Can we have some?" Ben asks. + +The bird looks at them. It tilts its head. It seems to think. Then it nods. It picks another berry. It drops it on the ground. It is a gift for Anna and Ben. + +"Thank you, bird!" Anna says. She picks up the berry. She shares it with Ben. They both taste the berry. It is sweet and sour. + +"Thank you, bird!" Ben says. He smiles. He picks another berry. He offers it to the bird. The bird takes the berry. It eats the berry. It makes a happy sound. + +Anna, Ben and the bird are friends. They share the berries. They enjoy the park. They are happy. +Anna liked to play with her snowman in the garden. She gave him a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. She said, "Hello, snowman. You are my friend. Do you like the sun?" + +The snowman did not answer. He was very cold and quiet. He liked the snow, but not the sun. The sun was too warm and bright. It made him feel funny. + +One day, the sun was very hot. It shone on the snowman all day. Anna went to the garden and saw something unusual. Her snowman was smaller and wet. His hat, scarf and carrot nose were on the ground. He had melted! + +Anna was sad and angry. She cried, "No, no, no! Snowman, where are you? Come back, please!" + +She ran to her mother and said, "Mommy, mommy, help! My snowman is gone! He melted!" + +Her mother hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Anna. It's okay. Snowmen are not alive. They are made of snow. Snow melts when it gets warm. It's natural." + +Anna said, "But I liked my snowman. He was my friend. Can we make another one?" + +Her mother said, "Maybe, when it snows again. But now, we can do something else. How about we go to the doctor and get a check-up? You haven't been there for a long time. It will be fun." + +Anna said, "The doctor? What is that?" + +Her mother said, "The doctor is a person who helps you stay healthy. He or she looks at your ears, your eyes, your mouth and your heart. He or she gives you a sticker or a toy if you are good. Do you want to go?" + +Anna thought for a moment. She was curious about the doctor. She said, "Okay, mommy. Let's go to the doctor. Maybe he or she can make me a new snowman." +Tom likes to jog. He likes to run fast and feel the wind on his face. He jogs every day with his dog, Spot. Spot likes to jog too. He likes to chase birds and squirrels. + +One day, Tom and Spot jog to the park. They see a big piano there. It is high and shiny and has many keys. Tom wants to play the piano. He climbs on a bench and reaches for the keys. He presses some keys and makes loud sounds. + +"Stop that!" a voice says. Tom looks up and sees a man. The man is angry. He is the piano man. He plays the piano for people in the park. He does not like Tom making noise on his piano. + +"Go away!" the piano man says. "You are not a piano player. You are a jogger. Go jog somewhere else." + +Tom feels sad. He likes the piano. He wants to play more. He thinks the piano man is mean. He does not want to go away. + +"Please, can I play?" Tom asks. "I like the piano. I want to learn." + +The piano man shakes his head. He does not want to teach Tom. He wants to play his own songs. He wants Tom to leave him alone. + +"No, you can't play," the piano man says. "You are too small and too loud. You will break my piano. Go away or I will call the police." + +Tom is scared. He does not want the police to come. He does not want to get in trouble. He jumps off the bench and runs away. Spot follows him. They jog back home. + +Tom is still sad. He still likes the piano. He wishes he could play. He wishes the piano man was nice. He hopes he will find another piano someday. A piano that he can play. A piano that will make him happy. +Lily and Max were twins who lived in a big house with their wealthy parents. They liked to play with their toys, read books, and watch cartoons. Sometimes, they also liked to sneak into the kitchen and make cocoa with milk and sugar. + +One day, when their parents were out, they decided to make some cocoa for themselves. They took a big pot and filled it with milk. They added some sugar and cocoa powder and stirred it with a spoon. They put the pot on the stove and turned it on. + +They waited for a few minutes, but the milk did not get hot. They turned the knob higher and higher, but nothing happened. They did not know that the stove was broken and the gas was leaking. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud boom and saw a big fire in the kitchen. They screamed and ran out of the room. They panicked and did not know what to do. They looked for their nanny, but she was not there. She had gone to the store to buy some groceries. + +They ran to the phone and tried to call their parents, but they did not remember the number. They cried and hugged each other. They hoped that someone would come and help them. + +Meanwhile, their neighbor, Mrs. Lee, heard the noise and smelled the smoke. She called the fire department and ran to the twins' house. She knocked on the door and shouted, "Lily, Max, are you there? It's Mrs. Lee, your neighbor. Open the door, quickly!" + +Lily and Max heard her voice and ran to the door. They opened it and saw Mrs. Lee. They were so happy to see her. They told her what happened and said they were sorry. Mrs. Lee hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my dears. You are safe now. The firemen are coming. They will put out the fire and fix the stove. Your parents will be back soon. Come with me to my house. I have some cookies and juice for you." + +Lily and Max thanked her and followed her to her house. They felt better and calmer. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that they should not play with the stove and that they should always remember their parents' number. They also learned that Mrs. Lee was a very kind and helpful neighbor. They promised to be more careful and to visit her more often. +Tom and Mia like to design things with paper and glue. They make hats, boats, flowers and more. They put labels on their things to show who made them. Tom writes his name with big letters. Mia writes her name with small letters. + +One day, they find a big roll of paper in the closet. They are very happy. They want to make a big tent with the paper. They ask Mom if they can use the paper. Mom says yes, but they have to be careful. The paper is flexible, but it can also tear easily. + +Tom and Mia start to design their tent. They cut the paper and glue it together. They make a door and a window. They put labels on the tent to show it is theirs. They are very proud of their tent. They go inside and pretend they are camping. + +Mom comes to see their tent. She says it is very nice. She asks if they want to have a snack. Tom and Mia say yes. They leave the tent and go to the kitchen. They do not see the cat. + +The cat is curious. He sees the tent. He wants to go inside. He scratches the door. The paper tears. He pushes his head through the hole. The paper tears more. He crawls inside the tent. He sees the labels. He thinks they are toys. He bites them and rips them off. He makes a big mess. + +Tom and Mia come back from the kitchen. They see their tent. They see the cat. They see the paper and the labels. They are very sad. They cry. Mom comes and sees what happened. She is sorry. She hugs them and says they can make another tent. But Tom and Mia do not want to. They say their tent is ruined. They say the cat is bad. They say they do not like to design things anymore. +Tom and Sue are going to the airport. They want to fly to see their grandma. They have to prepare their bags and toys. Tom is very fast. He puts his clothes, his books and his teddy bear in his bag. He is ready to go. + +But Sue is very lazy. She does not want to prepare her bag. She wants to play with her dolls and her puzzles. She says, "I don't need to pack. I can take everything with me." + +Tom says, "No, you can't. The plane is not big enough. You have to choose what you want to take. And you have to hurry. Mom and dad are waiting for us." + +Sue says, "But I love all my things. I can't leave them behind. They will be sad." + +Tom says, "Don't be silly. Your things are not alive. They will be fine. And you can play with them when you come back. But you will miss grandma if you don't go. She has a big house and a nice garden. And she makes yummy cookies and cakes. Don't you want to see her?" + +Sue thinks for a moment. She loves her grandma. She loves her cookies and cakes. She says, "OK, I will pack. But I need your help. Can you help me choose what to take?" + +Tom says, "Sure, I will help you. But you have to be quick. Come on, let's go to your room and prepare your bag." + +Sue and Tom go to Sue's room. They pick some clothes, some books and some toys. They put them in Sue's bag. They are ready to go. + +They run to the living room. They see mom and dad. They have their bags too. They say, "We are ready. Let's go to the airport." + +Mom and dad smile. They say, "Good job, kids. We are proud of you. Let's go to the airport and have a fun trip." +Tim and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and find bugs. They saw a big green plant with sharp points. It was a cactus. Tim wanted to touch it, but Mia said no. + +"It will hurt you," she said. "Mum said we must not touch it." + +But Tim did not listen. He reached out his hand and poked the cactus. He cried out in pain. He had many small red dots on his finger. They were bleeding. + +Mia ran to get Mum. She was worried about Tim. She also felt guilty. She thought she should have stopped him. + +Mum came and saw what happened. She took Tim inside and washed his finger. She put a bandage on it and gave him a hug. She was not angry, but she was sad. + +"Tim, why did you touch the cactus?" she asked. "You know it is dangerous." + +Tim looked down. He felt sorry. He said, "I was curious. I wanted to see how it felt." + +Mum said, "I understand, but you must be careful. Some things are not for touching. They can hurt you or make you sick. Next time, ask me first, okay?" + +Tim nodded. He said, "Okay, Mum. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Mum said, "I love you too, Tim. Now, let's go and say sorry to Mia. She was a good sister. She tried to help you." + +Tim and Mum went back to the garden. Mia was waiting for them. She was happy to see Tim was okay. She gave him a hug. She said, "I'm sorry you got hurt, Tim. I'm glad you're better." + +Tim said, "I'm sorry I didn't listen to you, Mia. You were right. The cactus was bad. Thank you for getting Mum." + +Mia said, "You're welcome, Tim. I love you." + +They smiled and hugged. They decided to play with something else. They found a ball and a stick. They had fun. They forgot about the cactus. +Tom and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were cooking. Tom had a big pot and Lily had a small spoon. They filled the pot with water from the tap and put it on the stove. The stove was not hot, because Mom had turned it off. + +"Look, Lily, I am making soup!" Tom said. He stirred the water with his spoon. He added some salt and pepper from the jars. He smelled the water. "Mmm, it smells good!" + +"Can I try?" Lily asked. She reached for the pot with her spoon. But the pot was too heavy for her. She tipped it over and the water spilled out. It made a big splash on the floor and on Tom and Lily. + +"Uh-oh!" Tom and Lily said. They were wet and cold. They looked at the mess they had made. They heard Mom coming. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. She saw the water, the salt, the pepper, and the pot. She saw Tom and Lily's wet clothes and faces. She was not happy. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tom and Lily said. They felt bad. They knew they had done something wrong. + +Mom sighed. She was not angry, but she was not pleased. She took a towel and dried Tom and Lily. She took another towel and wiped the floor and the stove. She put the pot and the spoon in the sink. She hugged Tom and Lily. + +"Next time, be more careful," Mom said. "And don't play with the stove. It can be dangerous. If you want to cook, ask me first. I can help you." + +"Okay, Mom," Tom and Lily said. They learned their lesson. They thanked Mom for being gentle. They went to play with their toys in the living room. They did not splash anymore. +Anna was sad. She did not want to go to school. She wanted to stay with Mom and play. + +"Anna, it is time to go to school. You will have fun with your friends and learn new things," Mom said. + +Anna shook her head. She hugged Mom and cried. "No, no, no. I don't want to go. I am scared. What if I miss you? What if I don't like school?" + +Mom comforted Anna. She kissed her and held her. "It is okay to be scared, Anna. But you are brave and smart. You will like school. And I will always be here for you. I will pick you up after school and we will have a snack and talk. I love you, Anna." + +Anna sniffed. She looked at Mom. "You love me?" + +"Of course I love you, Anna. You are my sweet girl." + +Anna smiled a little. She felt better. She wiped her tears. "Okay, Mom. I will try school. But you will come back, right?" + +"Yes, Anna. I will come back. I promise. You will be fine, Anna. You will have a good day at school." + +Anna nodded. She took Mom's hand and walked to the car. She waved goodbye to Mom and got in the car. She was still a bit scared, but she was also curious. Maybe school would be fun. Maybe she would make new friends. Maybe she would learn new things. She hoped Mom was right. She hoped she would be fine. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with paper and crayons. They print many pictures of animals and flowers. They are happy. + +But they are also messy. They do not clean up their paper and crayons. They leave them on the floor and on the table. They do not care. + +Mom comes home. She sees the paper and crayons everywhere. She is not happy. She says, "Anna and Ben, what is this? You made a big mess. You have to clean up your paper and crayons. This is not nice." + +Anna and Ben are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We were having fun. We wanted to show you our pictures. We print them for you. See, this is a welcome sign. We love you, Mom." + +Mom smiles. She says, "Thank you, Anna and Ben. I love your pictures. They are very pretty. But you have to learn to be tidy. You have to put away your paper and crayons when you are done. This is how you show respect and care for your home and your things. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "We understand, Mom. We will be tidy. We will clean up our paper and crayons. We will help you, Mom." + +Mom hugs them. She says, "Thank you, Anna and Ben. You are good children. I am proud of you. You are welcome to print more pictures, but remember to be tidy. OK?" + +Anna and Ben say, "OK, Mom. We love you, Mom." + +The end. +Sara liked to seat on the floor and play with her gems. She had many gems of different colors and shapes. She liked to make patterns and pretend they were magic. She was a humble girl and did not show off her gems to others. + +One day, a new boy came to her class. His name was Ben. He saw Sara playing with her gems and wanted to join her. He asked her if he could seat with her and share her gems. Sara said yes and smiled. She was happy to make a new friend. + +Ben and Sara played with the gems for a long time. They made a rainbow, a star, a flower and a heart. They had fun and laughed. They were both humble and kind. They did not care if their gems were big or small, shiny or dull. They only cared about having fun and being friends. +Jill and Jack liked to play in the backyard. They had a sandbox, a swing, and a slide. They also had a dog named Spot, who was very friendly and liked to dig holes. + +One day, Jill and Jack decided to make a movie with their toy camera. They wanted to tell a story about pirates and treasure. They put on hats and scarves and pretended to be pirates. They used a shoebox as a treasure chest and filled it with shiny stones and coins. They hid the treasure chest in the sandbox and covered it with sand. + +"Arrr, matey, we have buried our treasure here. No one will ever find it!" Jack said in a pirate voice. + +"Arrr, but we have to guard it from other pirates and sea monsters!" Jill said. + +They took turns filming each other with the toy camera, acting out scenes of sailing, fighting, and digging. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. + +But they did not notice that Spot was watching them. He was curious about the treasure chest. He smelled something interesting in the sand. He decided to dig it up and see what was inside. + +When Jill and Jack finished their movie, they went to look for their treasure chest. They were shocked to see that it was gone. There was a big hole in the sand and paw prints all over. + +"Where is our treasure?" Jack cried. + +"Maybe someone stole it!" Jill said. + +They followed the paw prints and found Spot in the corner of the yard. He had opened the shoebox and was chewing on the coins and stones. He wagged his tail and looked at them with a happy face. + +"Spot, you bad dog! You took our treasure!" Jack scolded. + +"Bad, bad, bad!" Jill echoed. + +Spot did not understand why they were angry. He thought they had buried the treasure for him to play with. He dropped the coins and stones and licked their faces. + +Jill and Jack were mad at first, but then they felt sorry for Spot. He did not know any better. He was just a dog. He was a modest dog, who did not need much to be happy. + +They hugged him and forgave him. They decided to share their treasure with him. They also decided to make a new movie, starring Spot as the hero. They called it "Spot and the Pirates". They showed it to their mom and dad, who praised them for their creativity and kindness. They all watched the movie together and had popcorn and juice. It was a good day. +Mira and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They had a lot of fun. But then Mira saw something in the sky. It was big and shiny and made a loud noise. She stopped and looked up. + +"What is that?" she asked Ben. + +Ben looked up too. He did not know what it was. He had never seen it before. + +"I don't know," he said. "Maybe it is a bird. A very big bird." + +Mira shook her head. She did not think it was a bird. It did not have wings or feathers. It had a long tail and a round nose. + +"It is not a bird," she said. "It is something else. I wonder what it is." + +She wanted to go closer and see. But it was too high and too far. It was distant. She could not reach it. + +She felt sad. She wished she could fly and touch it. + +Ben saw that Mira was sad. He wanted to make her happy. He had an idea. + +He took her hand and said, "Come on, let's go to the swings. Maybe if we swing very high, we can see it better." + +Mira smiled. She liked the swings. She liked Ben. He was her friend. + +They ran to the swings and sat on them. They pushed their feet and swung higher and higher. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laughed and shouted. + +They looked at the sky again. The shiny thing was still there. But it looked smaller and fainter. It was moving away. + +Mira did not feel sad anymore. She did not care what it was. She was having fun with Ben. + +She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I like you." + +Ben said, "You are welcome, Mira. I like you too. You are a good friend." + +They hugged and swung some more. They did not notice that the shiny thing was gone. They only noticed each other. +Lily and Max are playing in the classroom. They like to pretend they are teachers and students. Lily is the teacher and Max is the student. Lily has a big desk with many things on it. Max has a small desk with a book and a pencil. + +"Max, do you want to see something cool?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, teacher, what is it?" Max says. + +Lily smiles and opens a drawer in her desk. She takes out a shiny star. She puts it on her hand and shows it to Max. + +"Wow, that is a cool star! Where did you get it?" Max says. + +"I found it in the park. It was under a leaf. I think it is a magic star. It makes me happy when I look at it," Lily says. + +"Can I look at it too?" Max asks. + +"Sure, you can. But you have to be careful. It is very special. Do not drop it or lose it," Lily says. + +She gives the star to Max. He holds it gently and looks at it. It sparkles in the light. He feels happy too. + +"Thank you, teacher. This is a very cool star. You are very nice to share it with me," Max says. + +"You are welcome, student. You are very nice too. Do you want to play some more?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, teacher. Let's play some more," Max says. + +They put the star back in the drawer and close it. They continue to play in the classroom. They have fun with their desks and their books and their pencils. They are good friends. +Tommy was sad. His mom was in the hospital. She was sick and needed help from the doctors. Tommy missed her a lot. He wanted to see her and hug her. + +One day, his dad took him to the hospital. They walked in a big hall with many doors. They found the door with mom's name on it. They knocked and went in. + +Mom was lying on a bed. She had a tube in her nose and a bandage on her arm. She looked tired but happy to see Tommy and dad. She smiled and said, "Hello, my loves. I'm so glad you're here." + +Tommy ran to her and climbed on the bed. He gave her a big kiss and said, "I love you, mom. Are you feeling better?" + +Mom hugged him and said, "I love you too, Tommy. I'm feeling a little better. The doctors are very nice and they're giving me medicine to make me well." + +Dad sat on a chair next to the bed. He held mom's hand and said, "You're very brave, mom. We're very proud of you." + +Mom said, "Thank you, dad. You're very kind and you're taking good care of Tommy." + +Tommy looked around the room. He saw a window with a blue sky and a white cloud. He saw a flower in a vase and a teddy bear on a table. He saw a picture of him and mom and dad on the wall. He felt happy and peaceful. + +He said, "Mom, this is a nice room. It's like our home." + +Mom said, "Yes, it is, Tommy. But it's not our home. It's the hospital. And soon, we'll go back to our real home. And we'll be together again." + +Tommy said, "I can't wait, mom. I miss our home. And I miss you." + +Mom said, "I miss you too, Tommy. But don't worry. We'll be fine. We'll be happy. We'll be a family." + +She kissed him and wiped a tear from his eye. She said, "You're my sunshine, Tommy. You make me smile." + +Tommy said, "You're my star, mom. You make me shine." +Lily was a lonely girl. She had no friends to play with at school. She liked to listen to stories, but no one read to her at home. She had a secret friend in her pocket. It was a small toy bear. She called him Bobo. + +One day, Lily saw a new boy in her class. He had curly hair and a big smile. He sat next to her at lunch. He said, "Hi, I'm Sam. What's your name?" + +Lily was shy. She whispered, "Lily." + +Sam said, "Do you want to share my sandwich? It has cheese and jam." + +Lily nodded. She liked cheese and jam. She took a bite of the sandwich. It was yummy. She smiled at Sam. + +Sam said, "Do you like stories? I have a book in my backpack. It has pictures of animals and cars." + +Lily nodded. She loved stories. She said, "I have a friend in my pocket. He likes stories too." + +Sam looked curious. He said, "Can I see your friend?" + +Lily took out Bobo from her pocket. She said, "This is Bobo. He is a bear. He is soft and brown." + +Sam said, "He is cute. Can I hold him?" + +Lily said, "Yes, but be gentle. He is my best friend." + +Sam held Bobo in his hand. He said, "Hello, Bobo. I'm Sam. I like bears too. Do you want to listen to a story with us?" + +Bobo nodded. He liked Sam. He liked stories. He was happy. + +Lily and Sam went to a corner of the classroom. They opened the book. They looked at the pictures. They read the words. They listened to the story. They laughed and clapped. They had fun. + +Lily was not lonely anymore. She had a new friend. She had Sam. She had Bobo. She was happy. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hole in the fence of their backyard. They wanted to see what was behind it, so they crawled through the hole and ran away. + +They found a creek with clear water and shiny rocks. They thought it was fun to throw rocks in the water and watch the splashes. They did not hear their mom calling them to come back. + +Soon, the sun started to go down and the sky became dark. Ben and Sam felt scared and cold. They did not know how to go back home. They heard strange noises in the woods and saw shadows moving. They hugged each other and cried. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. + +A man with a flashlight heard them and came to the creek. He was their neighbor, Mr. Lee. He saw the boys and said, "What are you doing here? You are in trouble. Come with me, I will take you home." + +He led them through the hole in the fence and to their house. Their mom was very worried and angry. She hugged them and said, "Where have you been? I was looking for you everywhere. You could have been hurt or lost. You should never run away without telling me. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Sam nodded and said, "We are sorry, mom. We wanted to see the creek, but we did not think it would be dark and scary. We will not do it again. We love you, mom." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too, boys. But you have to learn to listen and obey. It is for your own good. Now, go to bed and sleep well. Tomorrow, we will talk more about this." + +The boys went to their room and said good night to each other. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that they should not escape from their mom and their home. They learned that the creek was not as fun as it seemed. They learned that the dark was not a good place to be. They learned to be grateful for their mom and their neighbor. They learned to be careful and safe. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Tom wants to go on the slide, but Anna is scared. + +"Come on, Anna, it is fun!" Tom says. + +"No, Tom, it is too high. I do not want to go on the slide." Anna says. + +Tom tries to make Anna go on the slide. He pulls her hand. He says nice things. He says silly things. But Anna refuses to go on the slide. She shakes her head. She says no. + +Tom is confused. He does not understand why Anna is scared. He thinks the slide is easy and fun. He thinks Anna is brave and strong. He thinks Anna has a good spirit. + +"Anna, why are you scared? You have a good spirit. You can do anything." Tom says. + +Anna looks at Tom. She sees that he is confused. She sees that he is kind. She sees that he is her friend. She thinks for a moment. She decides to try the slide. + +"Okay, Tom, I will try the slide. But you have to go with me. You have to hold my hand. You have to say nice things." Anna says. + +Tom smiles. He is happy. He agrees to go with Anna. He holds her hand. He says nice things. He says silly things. They go on the slide together. They have fun. They laugh. They are friends. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys. But they do not like to share. Sometimes they steal each other's toys when the other is not looking. + +One day, Mom and Dad bring home a big box. They say it is a luxury for them. They open the box and take out a shiny new laptop. Sara and Tom are curious. They want to see what it is. They think it is a different kind of toy. + +When Mom and Dad go to the kitchen, Sara and Tom sneak into the living room. They see the laptop on the couch. Sara grabs it and runs to her room. Tom follows her and tries to take it from her. They pull and tug and fight over the laptop. + +They do not hear Mom and Dad coming back. They do not see the laptop's screen crack and break. They do not notice the sparks and smoke. They only hear Mom and Dad's angry voices. + +"Sara! Tom! What have you done? You stole our luxury! You broke our laptop! You are in big trouble!" Mom and Dad shout. + +Sara and Tom drop the laptop and start to cry. They are sorry. They wish they did not steal. They wish they did not fight. They wish they did not break the laptop. They wish they could share. +Lily loved to read books. She had many books on her bookshelf in her room. She liked to look at the pictures and learn new words. Sometimes, she read books with her mom or dad before bed. + +One day, Lily wanted to read a book about animals. She went to her bookshelf and looked for it. But she could not find it. She looked on the floor, under the bed, in the closet, but the book was not there. She felt upset. Where was her book? + +She went to the living room and saw her brother, Ben, playing with his cars. She asked him, "Ben, did you take my book?" + +Ben looked at her and said, "No, I did not take your book. Why do you think I took your book?" + +Lily said, "Because you always take my things. You took my crayons, my doll, my puzzle. You are a bad brother!" + +Ben said, "I am not a bad brother. I did not take your book. Maybe you lost it. Maybe you should look harder." + +Lily got angry. She shouted, "You are lying! You did take my book! Give it back to me!" + +Ben shouted back, "I am not lying! I did not take your book! Go away!" + +They started to fight. They pushed and pulled and yelled at each other. Their mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw them fighting and said, "Stop it, both of you! What is going on here?" + +Lily and Ben stopped fighting and looked at their mom. Lily said, "Mom, Ben took my book and he won't give it back to me!" + +Ben said, "Mom, Lily is accusing me of taking her book, but I didn't do it!" + +Their mom said, "Calm down, both of you. Let's go to Lily's room and see if we can find the book." + +They went to Lily's room and searched for the book. Their mom looked at the bookshelf and said, "Lily, is this the book you are looking for?" + +She pointed to a book that was on the top shelf, behind some other books. Lily looked at it and said, "Yes, that's the book! How did it get there?" + +Their mom said, "Maybe you put it there and forgot about it. Or maybe it fell from another shelf and landed there. Sometimes, things get misplaced and we don't notice them." + +Lily felt embarrassed. She said, "Oh, I'm sorry, Ben. I thought you took my book, but you didn't. I was wrong." + +Ben said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm sorry, too. I shouldn't have yelled at you. I know you love your books." + +They hugged and said, "I love you, brother/sister." + +Their mom smiled and said, "I love you, too, my sweet children. Now, why don't we read the book together and learn about animals?" + +They nodded and said, "Yes, please!" + +They sat on the bed and opened the book. Their mom read the words and showed them the pictures. They learned about lions, elephants, monkeys, and more. They had fun and forgot about their fight. They were happy. +Tom and Lily love to play with their dinosaur toys. They have big ones and small ones, green ones and red ones, scary ones and friendly ones. They make them roar and run and fight and hug. + +One day, they find a new dinosaur toy in their room. It is very big and brown and has a long neck and a long tail. It looks like a giraffe, but with scales and teeth. Tom and Lily are very excited and want to play with it. + +But the new dinosaur toy does not want to play. It is very sleepy and yawns a lot. It lies down on the floor and closes its eyes. Tom and Lily try to make it roar and run and fight and hug, but it does not move. It only snores. + +Tom and Lily are sad and bored. They do not know what to do with the new dinosaur toy. They look at their other dinosaur toys, but they do not seem as fun anymore. + +Then, Lily has an idea. She suggests to Tom that they can be sleepy too. She says they can pretend to be dinosaurs and lie down next to the new dinosaur toy. They can snuggle with it and keep it warm and cozy. They can close their eyes and dream of dinosaur land. + +Tom likes Lily's suggestion. He thinks it is a good way to play with the new dinosaur toy. He agrees to be sleepy too. He and Lily lie down next to the new dinosaur toy and snuggle with it. They close their eyes and dream of dinosaur land. + +Soon, they are all asleep. They are happy and peaceful. They are a dinosaur family. +Lily and Tom are playing with their toys on the floor. Lily has a doll and Tom has a car. Lily likes the car and wants to play with it. + +"Can I have your car, Tom?" Lily asks. + +"No, it is my car. You have your doll," Tom says. + +"But I like your car. It is fast and red. My doll is weak and boring," Lily says. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He has an idea. + +"OK, Lily. You can have my car, but you have to sell me your doll," Tom says. + +"Sell? What is sell?" Lily asks. + +"Sell means you give me your doll and I give you something else. Like a trade," Tom explains. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes the car, but she also likes her doll. She is not sure what to do. + +"OK, Tom. I will sell you my doll, but you have to give me something good. Not just your car," Lily says. + +Tom smiles. He has another idea. + +"OK, Lily. I will give you my car and my ball. My ball is big and blue. You can bounce it and throw it. It is fun," Tom says. + +Lily likes the ball. It looks fun. She decides to sell her doll to Tom. + +"OK, Tom. Here is my doll. Give me your car and your ball," Lily says. + +Tom gives Lily his car and his ball. Lily gives Tom her doll. They both smile. + +"Thank you, Lily. I like your doll. She is pretty and soft. I will take good care of her," Tom says. + +"Thank you, Tom. I like your car and your ball. They are fast and fun. I will play with them a lot," Lily says. + +Lily and Tom are happy. They have new toys to play with. They play on the floor together. They are good friends. +Sara and Tom like to pretend. They pretend to be pirates, doctors, and animals. Today, they pretend to be spies. They wear hats and sunglasses and sneak around the house. + +They find a key on the floor. Sara picks it up and says, "Look, Tom, a secret key! Maybe it opens a treasure chest or a hidden door!" + +Tom says, "Let's find out! Maybe it's in the basement or the attic. Come on, Sara, follow me!" + +They run to the basement and try the key on every lock they see. But none of them fit. They go to the attic and do the same. But still no luck. + +They are about to give up when they hear a cheerful voice behind them. It is Mom. She says, "Hi, spies! I see you found my key. Do you want to know what it opens?" + +Sara and Tom nod eagerly. Mom says, "It opens my jewelry box. I lost it this morning and I was looking for it. Thank you for finding it for me. Do you want to see what's inside?" + +Sara and Tom say, "Yes, please!" Mom opens the jewelry box and shows them her earrings, necklaces, and rings. They sparkle and shine. Sara and Tom say, "Wow, Mom, they are so pretty!" + +Mom says, "They are, aren't they? Do you want to try some on?" Sara and Tom say, "Yes, please!" Mom helps them put on some earrings and necklaces. They look at themselves in the mirror and laugh. They say, "We are the prettiest spies ever!" + +Mom says, "You are, indeed. And you are also the cleverest and the kindest. I love you, my spies." She hugs them and kisses them. Sara and Tom say, "We love you, too, Mom." They are very happy. They pretend to be spies, but they are also a family. +Lily loved her aunt Mia. Aunt Mia was very nice and fun. She always played with Lily and gave her cute toys. Lily liked to hug aunt Mia and say "I love you". + +One day, aunt Mia came to visit Lily and her mom. She brought a big box with a bow. Lily was very happy and curious. She asked, "What is in the box, aunt Mia?" Aunt Mia smiled and said, "It is a surprise for you, Lily. But you have to wait until after dinner to open it." + +Lily waited and waited. She ate her dinner very fast. She wanted to see the surprise. She asked, "Can I open the box now, aunt Mia?" Aunt Mia nodded and said, "Yes, you can. But first, I have to show you something. It is a magic trick. Do you like magic, Lily?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I do. I want to see the magic trick." + +Aunt Mia took a small cloth from her pocket. She said, "Watch this, Lily. I will cover my face with this cloth. And then, I will say the magic word. And then, I will vanish. Do you know what vanish means, Lily?" Lily shook her head and said, "No, I don't. What does it mean?" Aunt Mia said, "It means to disappear. To go away. But don't worry, Lily. I will come back. It is just a trick. Are you ready, Lily?" Lily said, "Yes, I am. Show me the trick, aunt Mia." + +Aunt Mia covered her face with the cloth. She said, "The magic word is abracadabra. Can you say it with me, Lily?" Lily said, "Yes, I can. Abracadabra." Aunt Mia said, "Abracadabra. And now, I vanish." She dropped the cloth. But she did not vanish. She was still there. She said, "Oops. That did not work. Let me try again. Abracadabra. And now, I vanish." She dropped the cloth again. But she did not vanish. She was still there. She said, "Hmm. That is strange. Maybe the cloth is not magic. Let me try one more time. Abracadabra. And now, I vanish." She dropped the cloth again. But this time, she did vanish. She was not there. Lily looked around. She did not see aunt Mia. She said, "Where did you go, aunt Mia? Where are you?" + +Lily heard a giggle from behind the box. She ran to the box and opened it. She saw aunt Mia inside the box. She was holding a cute teddy bear. She said, "Surprise, Lily. I did not really vanish. I just hid in the box. Did you like the trick, Lily?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I did. That was a good trick, aunt Mia. You are very clever. And I love the teddy bear. Thank you, aunt Mia." She hugged aunt Mia and the teddy bear. She said, "I love you, aunt Mia." Aunt Mia said, "I love you too, Lily." They laughed and played with the teddy bear. Lily was very happy. She liked surprises. And she liked magic. And she liked aunt Mia. +Tom and Anna were friends. They liked to play with blocks and cars and dolls. One day, they went to the park with their moms. There, they saw a big circle of children. The children were singing and clapping and having fun. + +"Can we join them?" Tom asked Anna. + +"Sure, let's go!" Anna said. They ran to the circle and smiled at the children. + +"Hi, we are Tom and Anna. Can we play with you?" Tom said. + +The children looked at them and shook their heads. "No, you can't. This is our circle. You are not in our circle. Go away!" one of them said. + +Tom and Anna felt sad and hurt. They did not understand why the children were so mean and selfish. They just wanted to have fun and make new friends. + +"Please, let us join. We can sing and clap too. We can share our toys with you. We can be nice to you." Anna said. + +The children laughed and said, "No, no, no. You are not welcome here. This is our circle. You are not in our circle. Go away!" + +Then, one of them pushed Tom and made him fall. Tom scraped his knee and cried. Anna tried to help him, but another one pulled her hair and made her cry too. + +The children in the circle kept laughing and singing and clapping. They did not care about Tom and Anna. They did not care that they were hurting them. They did not care that they were being selfish. + +Tom and Anna's moms saw what was happening and ran to them. They hugged them and comforted them. They took them away from the circle and gave them band-aids and kisses. + +"Those children are very rude and selfish. They do not know how to share and be kind. You are better off without them. You have each other, and you have us. We love you and we are proud of you." the moms said. + +Tom and Anna nodded and hugged their moms. They still felt sad and hurt, but they also felt loved and safe. They decided to never go back to that circle again. They decided to find other children who would be nice and friendly and let them join. They decided to always share and be kind and not be selfish. +Anna liked to climb. She climbed on chairs, on tables, on beds, on sofas. She climbed everywhere she could. She wanted to see everything and touch everything. She was very curious and brave. + +One day, she saw a big mirror on the wall. It was shiny and pretty. She wanted to see herself in the mirror. She thought she was very pretty too. She climbed on a chair and then on a table. She reached the mirror and smiled. She said, "Hello, Anna. You are very popular. Everyone likes you." + +But then, she heard a loud noise. It was her mom. She was angry. She saw Anna on the table and the mirror. She said, "Anna, what are you doing? Get down from there. You could fall and hurt yourself. And you could break the mirror. That is very bad. You are very naughty." + +Anna was scared. She did not want to make her mom angry. She did not want to fall or break the mirror. She said, "Sorry, mom. I just wanted to see the mirror. I like the mirror. It is very popular. Everyone likes it." + +Her mom sighed. She took Anna down from the table and hugged her. She said, "I know you like the mirror, Anna. But you have to be careful. Climbing on things is dangerous. And the mirror is not popular. It is just a mirror. It does not care if everyone likes it or not. You are popular, Anna. Because you are smart and kind and funny. And I love you very much." +Anna liked to play in the garden with her toys. She had a doll, a car, a ball and a shovel. She dug holes in the dirt and put her toys inside. She pretended they were hiding from monsters. + +One day, her mom told her to clean her toys and put them away. Anna did not want to clean her toys. She liked them dirty. She said, "No, mom, I want to play more." + +Her mom said, "Anna, you have to clean your toys. They are very dirty and they will get sick. If you don't clean them, I will throw them away." + +Anna did not believe her mom. She thought her mom was joking. She said, "No, mom, you won't throw them away. You love my toys." + +Her mom said, "Anna, I'm not joking. You have to clean your toys now or I will throw them away. This is your last chance." + +Anna was shy and did not like to argue with her mom. She said, "Okay, mom, I will clean them later. I just want to play a little more." + +She ran back to the garden and dug a big hole. She put all her toys inside and covered them with dirt. She said, "There, now they are safe from mom and the monsters. I will come back for them later." + +She went inside the house and forgot about her toys. She played with her crayons and her books. She had a snack and a nap. She did not remember her toys until the next day. + +She ran to the garden and looked for her hole. But she could not find it. She saw a big pile of dirt and some roots. She dug with her hands and her shovel. But she could not find her toys. She cried and cried. + +Her mom came out and saw her crying. She said, "Anna, what's wrong? Where are your toys?" + +Anna said, "Mom, I hid them in the dirt and now they are gone. I can't find them. Where are they?" + +Her mom said, "Anna, I'm sorry, but I threw them away. I told you to clean them and you didn't. They were very dirty and they had roots growing on them. They were not good for you anymore." + +Anna was shocked and sad. She said, "Mom, why did you do that? I loved my toys. They were my friends. You were joking, right?" + +Her mom said, "No, Anna, I was not joking. I did it for your own good. You have to learn to listen and to clean your things. Maybe next time you will." + +Anna did not understand. She felt angry and hurt. She said, "No, mom, you are mean and bad. You don't love me or my toys. I hate you." + +She ran away from her mom and hid in her room. She did not talk to her mom for a long time. She did not play with her toys anymore. She did not have any friends. She was lonely and unhappy. The end. +Tom and Lily were on a big boat with their dad. He was a sailor and he took them to see many places. One day, they came to a port where there were many other boats and people. Tom and Lily wanted to explore and see new things. + +"Can we go out and look around, dad?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, but be careful and stay together. Don't go too far from the boat. I have to work here for a while," dad said. + +Tom and Lily nodded and ran out of the boat. They saw many colors and shapes and sounds. They saw fish and birds and fruits and toys. They saw people who spoke different words and wore different clothes. They were very curious and happy. + +They came to a big door that said "Open". They wondered what was inside. They pushed the door and it opened. They saw a dark room with many boxes and bags. They smelled something sweet and spicy. + +"Wow, what is this?" Lily said. + +"Let's see," Tom said. He picked up a box and opened it. He saw some shiny things that looked like coins. He opened another box and saw some soft things that looked like scarves. He opened another box and saw some round things that looked like balls. + +"These are treasures!" Tom said. He wanted to take some and show dad. + +But Lily was wise. She knew that these things belonged to someone else. She knew that it was wrong to take them. She knew that they could get in trouble. + +"Tom, we should not touch these things. They are not ours. We should go back to dad," Lily said. + +"But they are so pretty and fun. Just one, please," Tom said. + +"No, Tom. Come on, let's go," Lily said. She pulled Tom by the hand and dragged him out of the room. She closed the door behind them. + +They ran back to the boat and found dad. He hugged them and asked them what they saw. + +"We saw many things, dad. But we did not take anything. We were good," Lily said. + +Dad smiled and praised them. He said they were wise and honest. He gave them a hug and a kiss. He said he was proud of them. + +Tom and Lily felt happy and warm. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that it is better to be wise than to be greedy. They learned that it is better to be honest than to be sneaky. They learned that it is better to be good than to be bad. +Lily liked to print pictures with her crayons. She had many colors and papers to choose from. She printed flowers, animals, and stars. She felt happy when she saw her prints. + +One day, she wanted to print a special picture for her mom. She saw a shiny magazine on the table. It had a picture of a big house with a pool. The word "luxury" was on the cover. Lily did not know what it meant, but she liked the picture. She thought her mom would like it too. + +She took the magazine and a crayon. She tried to print the picture on a paper. But the crayon did not work well on the shiny page. It made a mess. The magazine was torn and dirty. Lily was sad and scared. She hid the magazine and the paper under her bed. + +Later, her mom came home. She saw the magazine on the table. She picked it up and saw the damage. She was angry and confused. She asked Lily, "What did you do to my magazine? This was a luxury magazine. It was very expensive and hard to find. Why did you ruin it?" + +Lily heard her mom's voice. She felt embarrassed and sorry. She came out of her room. She held the paper with the print. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to print a picture for you. I thought you would like the big house with the pool. I did not know it was a luxury magazine. I did not mean to ruin it. Please don't be mad at me." + +Her mom looked at the paper and the print. She saw Lily's tears and heard her words. She felt sorry too. She hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, honey. I'm not mad at you. I know you wanted to make me happy. Thank you for the picture. It's very nice. But next time, please ask me before you use my things. And please use your own crayons and papers. They are better for printing. Okay?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. Let's go and have some cookies. And maybe we can find another magazine with a picture of a big house with a pool. Would you like that?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, mom. I would like that." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to help Mom and Dad with chores. One day, Mom asks them to feed the cat and get the mail. Lily and Ben say yes and run outside. + +Lily grabs the cat food and pours some in a bowl. Ben sees the mail box and runs to it. He opens it and takes out a big envelope. He wonders what is inside. He wants to open it and see. + +Lily sees Ben with the envelope. She knows it is not for him. She runs to him and tries to take it. Ben does not want to give it. He holds it tight and runs away. Lily chases him and shouts. + +The cat sees the food and the lively twins. He is hungry and curious. He follows them and meows. He wants to eat and play. + +Mom hears the noise and comes outside. She sees Lily and Ben fighting over the envelope. She sees the cat running after them. She is not happy. She calls them and tells them to stop. She takes the envelope and says it is for Dad. She says they should not open other people's mail. She says they should feed the cat and say sorry to each other. Lily and Ben feel bad. They feed the cat and hug each other. Mom smiles and says they are good twins. The cat purrs and rubs against them. They are all happy. +Sara and Ben are going to grandma's house for the weekend. They have to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Sara is very good at packing. She knows how to fold her shirts and pants and make them fit in her bag. She also knows how to pick her favorite toys and books and put them in a small backpack. + +Ben is not so good at packing. He tries to stuff his bag with too many things. He wants to bring his big truck, his dinosaur, his ball, his robot, his puzzle, his teddy bear, and his pin. His pin is very special. It is shiny and has a star on it. Grandma gave it to him for his birthday. He always wears it on his jacket. + +"Ben, you can't bring all those things," Sara says. "Your bag is too full. It will break." + +"No, it won't," Ben says. "My bag is flexible. It can stretch." + +Sara shakes her head. She knows that flexible means something can bend and twist, but not something that can grow bigger. She tries to help Ben. She takes out some of his toys and puts them back in his toy box. + +"Ben, you have to choose. You can only bring a few things. What do you really want to bring?" + +Ben thinks hard. He looks at his toys. He loves them all. But he loves his pin the most. He holds it in his hand and smiles. + +"I want to bring my pin," he says. "And my teddy bear. And my puzzle. And my robot. And my ball. And my dinosaur. And my truck." + +Sara sighs. She knows Ben is not good at choosing either. She decides to let him bring his pin and his teddy bear. She puts them in his backpack. She tells him he can play with the other toys when they come back from grandma's house. + +"OK, Ben. You can bring your pin and your teddy bear. But that's it. No more things. Come on, let's go. Grandma is waiting for us." + +Ben nods. He puts on his jacket and his backpack. He pins his pin on his jacket. He hugs his teddy bear. He is happy. He is ready to go to grandma's house. He follows Sara to the door. He hopes grandma will like his pin. He thinks she will. She gave it to him. She loves him. He loves her too. +Lily and Tom were hungry. They wanted to eat bread with jam. But there was no bread in the house. + +"Can we make bread, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, we can. But we need to prepare the wheat first," Mom said. + +"What is prepare?" Tom asked. + +"Prepare means to get something ready. We need to grind the wheat into flour, and mix it with water and yeast. Then we need to let it rise and bake it in the oven," Mom explained. + +Lily and Tom helped Mom grind the wheat and mix the dough. They put it in a big bowl and covered it with a cloth. + +"Now we have to wait for the dough to grow bigger," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom waited and waited. They played with their toys and read some books. After a long time, Mom checked the dough. + +"Oh no! Something is wrong. The dough is sour. It smells bad and has bubbles on it," Mom said. + +"Why is it sour, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sometimes the yeast can make the dough sour if it is too old or too warm. We can't eat this bread. It will taste bad and make us sick," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom were sad. They wanted to eat bread with jam. + +"Can we make bread again, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, we can. But we need to get new yeast and start over. And we need to be careful with the temperature and the time," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They threw away the sour dough and washed the bowl. They hoped the next bread would be good and not sour. +Anna liked to do yoga with her mom. Yoga was when they moved their bodies in different ways and breathed slowly. Anna felt calm and happy when she did yoga. She had a pink mat that she used for yoga. It was her favorite thing. + +One day, Anna's friend Lily came over to play. Lily saw Anna's pink mat and asked what it was. Anna told her it was for yoga. Lily wanted to try yoga too. Anna was happy to share and lend her mat to Lily. She showed Lily how to do some yoga poses, like a cat, a dog, and a tree. + +But Lily was not very good at yoga. She fell down a lot and made loud noises. She also did not listen to Anna or follow her instructions. She did her own poses, like a monkey, a frog, and a star. Anna felt annoyed and sad. She wanted her mat back. + +Anna told Lily to stop and give her mat back. Lily did not want to. She said it was fun and she liked it. She said Anna was boring and mean. They started to argue and pull the mat. The mat ripped in half. Anna and Lily both cried. + +Anna's mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the ripped mat and the crying girls. She felt sorry and angry. She asked them what happened. Anna and Lily both blamed each other. Anna's mom said they both did something wrong. She said they should not fight over things, but share and respect them. She said they should also respect each other's feelings and preferences. She said yoga was not for everyone, and that was okay. She said everyone was different, and that was good. + +Anna's mom hugged Anna and Lily and said she was sorry about the mat. She said she would buy a new one for Anna, and maybe one for Lily too, if she wanted. She said they could still be friends, even if they liked different things. She said they could try something else together, like drawing, or singing, or baking. Anna and Lily nodded and said they were sorry too. They hugged and said they were still friends. They decided to try baking with Anna's mom. They hoped it would be more fun and less messy than yoga. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big bottle on the grass. It was green and shiny. Ben wanted to take it home. He said, "This is my bottle. It is pretty. I will keep it in my room." + +Lily said, "No, Ben. That is not your bottle. That is trash. Someone left it here. It is bad for the park. It can hurt the animals and the plants. We should put it in the bin." + +Ben did not listen to Lily. He was ignorant. He did not care about the park. He only cared about the bottle. He said, "You are silly, Lily. This is not trash. This is treasure. I will not put it in the bin. I will save it for myself." + +Lily was sad and angry. She tried to take the bottle from Ben. They fought over the bottle. They pulled and pushed. They did not see the dog. The dog was big and hungry. It saw the bottle. It thought it was food. It ran towards Ben and Lily. It barked and growled. + +Ben and Lily were scared. They dropped the bottle. They ran away. The dog bit the bottle. It broke the bottle. It cut its mouth. It cried and bled. Lily saw the dog. She felt sorry for the dog. She said, "Oh no, Ben. Look what we did. We hurt the dog. We were wrong. The bottle was trash. We should have put it in the bin." + +Ben saw the dog. He felt sorry for the dog too. He said, "You are right, Lily. I was ignorant. I did not care about the park or the dog. I only cared about the bottle. I was selfish. I am sorry." + +Lily said, "It is okay, Ben. We can learn from our mistake. We can help the dog. We can call the vet. We can clean the park. We can be kind and responsible." + +Ben and Lily hugged. They said, "We are sorry, dog. We will save you. We will save the park. We will save the bottle for the bin." + +The moral of the story is: Do not be ignorant. Care about the environment and the animals. Do not fight over trash. Save what is important. +Sam likes to look at the stars at night. He thinks they are pretty and bright. He wants to go to space and see them up close. He asks his mom if he can go to space. + +Mom says space is very far and very dark. She says space is not like home. There is no air, no trees, no animals, no toys. She says space is cold and quiet. She says Sam needs a special suit and a special ship to go to space. + +Sam feels sad. He does not want to go to space anymore. He wants to stay with mom. He hugs mom and says he loves her. Mom hugs Sam and says she loves him too. She says they can still look at the stars together. She says they can hold hands and make wishes. + +Sam likes that idea. He and mom go outside and sit on the grass. They look at the stars and hold hands. They make wishes and smile. Sam feels happy and warm. He thinks space is pretty, but home is better. +Sara and Tom were hungry. They wanted to eat some cheese and crackers. They went to the kitchen and opened the refrigerator. But they saw something scary inside. It was a big, green, hairy monster. It had sharp teeth and red eyes. It growled at them. + +"Ah! Monster!" Sara screamed. She ran away from the refrigerator. Tom was fearful too. He wanted to run away, but he also wanted the cheese and crackers. He was brave. He said to the monster, "Go away! This is our food. You can't have it." + +The monster did not listen. It came out of the refrigerator. It was very big. It wanted to eat Sara and Tom. It chased them around the kitchen. Sara and Tom were very scared. They cried for help. + +"Mom! Dad! Help us! There is a monster in the refrigerator!" they shouted. + +Mom and Dad heard them. They came to the kitchen. They saw the monster. They were not scared. They laughed. They said to Sara and Tom, "Don't worry, kids. This is not a monster. This is a costume. We bought it for Halloween. We wanted to surprise you. We put it in the refrigerator to hide it. We didn't mean to scare you." + +Sara and Tom stopped crying. They looked at the costume. It was not a monster. It was just a funny suit. They felt silly. They laughed too. They said to Mom and Dad, "We're sorry, Mom and Dad. We thought it was a real monster. It was very scary. But now we see it is not. It is just a costume. Can we try it on?" + +Mom and Dad smiled. They said, "Of course, you can. But first, let's have some cheese and crackers. You must be hungry. And then, we can play with the costume. Maybe we can scare someone else with it. What do you think?" + +Sara and Tom nodded. They were happy. They forgot their fear. They ate some cheese and crackers. They thanked Mom and Dad. They said, "You are the best, Mom and Dad. We love you. And we love Halloween. It is fun to be scared sometimes. But not too much." + +The end. +Sara and Ben were playing on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells. Sara found a big shell that was shiny and pink. She was very happy and showed it to Ben. + +"Wow, that is a pretty shell!" Ben said. "Can I see it?" + +Sara gave him the shell and he looked at it closely. He saw a tiny hole in the shell and blew into it. He made a loud sound, like a horn. + +"Look, I can make music with the shell!" Ben said. He blew into the shell again and again. + +Sara did not like the sound. It hurt her ears and scared the birds. She wanted her shell back. + +"Ben, please stop!" Sara said. "That is my shell and I do not like the noise. Give it back to me!" + +Ben did not listen. He liked to make music with the shell. He blew into the shell louder and louder. + +"Ben, quit it!" Sara said. She was angry and sad. She tried to grab the shell from Ben, but he held it tight. + +"No, it is my shell now!" Ben said. He ran away from Sara with the shell. + +Sara started to cry. She felt alone and hurt. She wished Ben was more compassionate and shared the shell with her. + +A man who was walking his dog saw Sara crying. He came over to her and asked her what was wrong. + +"Sara told him what Ben did. She showed him the hole in her hand where the shell used to be. + +"That is not nice of Ben," the man said. "He should not take your shell and make you cry. Do you want me to help you get it back?" + +Sara nodded. She wanted her shell back. She liked the man and his dog. They were compassionate and kind. + +The man and his dog followed Ben's footsteps in the sand. They found him sitting on a rock, still blowing into the shell. The man called out to him. + +"Ben, that is not your shell. You took it from Sara and made her cry. That is not how you treat your friends. You should apologize and give it back to her." + +Ben looked up and saw the man and his dog. He also saw Sara behind them, with tears in her eyes. He felt sorry for what he did. He realized he was wrong. + +He stopped blowing into the shell and got off the rock. He walked over to Sara and gave her the shell. + +"I am sorry, Sara," he said. "I was selfish and mean. I should not have taken your shell and made you cry. Can you forgive me?" + +Sara took the shell and smiled. She was happy to have her shell back. She also saw that Ben was sorry and wanted to be her friend again. + +She hugged him and said, "I forgive you, Ben. Thank you for giving me back my shell. Can we still play together?" + +Ben nodded. He hugged her back and said, "Yes, we can still play together. I am sorry for being a bad friend. Can we share the shell and make music together?" + +Sara agreed. She and Ben shared the shell and made music together. They also played with the man and his dog. They had fun on the beach and learned to be more compassionate and kind. +Mia and Ben were playing in the backyard. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Mia found a shiny rock and showed it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I found a shine rock!" Mia said. + +"Wow, it is very shine!" Ben said. "Can I see?" + +Mia gave the rock to Ben. He held it in his hand and looked at it. He liked how it sparkled in the sun. + +"Can I keep it?" Ben asked. + +"No, it is mine!" Mia said. "I found it first!" + +Mia tried to grab the rock from Ben, but he ran away. He ran into the house and locked the door. Mia followed him and banged on the door. + +"Ben, give me back my shine rock!" Mia shouted. + +"No, it is mine now!" Ben shouted back. + +Ben looked for a place to hide the rock. He saw the toilet in the bathroom. He thought it was a good place to put the rock. He lifted the lid and threw the rock inside. He closed the lid and smiled. + +"There, now Mia can't find it!" Ben said. + +But then he heard a loud flush. He opened the lid and saw the water swirling. The rock was gone. He felt sad and scared. + +"Uh-oh, what did I do?" Ben said. + +He heard Mia knocking on the door again. He opened the door and saw her angry face. + +"Ben, where is my shine rock?" Mia asked. + +Ben started to cry. He told Mia what he did. He said he was sorry. + +Mia felt sorry for Ben too. She hugged him and said it was okay. + +"It was just a rock, Ben. We can find another one," Mia said. + +They went back to the backyard and played together. They forgot about the rock and the toilet. They were happy again. +One day, Ben and his mom were at home. They heard a loud noise outside. It was a tornado. It was big and scary. It was spinning fast and breaking things. + +"Mom, I'm scared!" Ben said. He hugged his mom. + +"It's okay, Ben. We are safe inside. We have to go to the basement. That is where we can hide from the tornado. Come on, let's go." Mom said. She took Ben's hand and they ran to the basement. + +In the basement, they saw a flashlight, a radio, and some toys. Mom turned on the flashlight and the radio. They heard a man's voice. He said the tornado was moving away. He said they had to stay in the basement until he said it was safe. + +"Mom, can we play with the toys?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, Ben. We can play with the toys. But we have to be quiet. We don't want the tornado to hear us." Mom said. + +Ben nodded. He picked up a toy guitar. He liked to play music. He started to sing a song. He sang softly. + +"Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are. Up above the world so high, like a diamond in the sky. Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are." + +Mom smiled. She liked Ben's song. She joined him. She sang softly too. + +"Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are. You are bright and you are brave. You can help us feel safe. Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are." + +Ben and Mom sang together. They felt happy. They forgot about the tornado. They looked at each other. They were glad. They hugged. They said, "I love you." +Lily had a pet parrot named Coco. Coco was bright and colorful. He had green and blue feathers and a red beak. He could talk and say funny things. Lily loved Coco very much. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. They took Coco with them in a cage. Lily wanted to show Coco to her friends. She put the cage on a bench and ran to play with them. She forgot about Coco. + +Coco was bored and lonely in the cage. He wanted to talk to Lily and her mom. He called out, "Lily, Lily, where are you?" But Lily did not hear him. He called out, "Mom, mom, come back!" But mom did not hear him either. He felt sad and scared. + +A boy saw Coco in the cage. He liked his bright feathers and his red beak. He thought Coco was a toy. He opened the cage and took Coco out. He said, "Hello, pretty bird. You are mine now." + +Coco was angry and scared. He did not like the boy. He did not want to go with him. He bit the boy's finger and said, "No, no, I am not yours. I am Lily's. Let me go!" The boy screamed and dropped Coco. + +Coco flew away from the boy. He looked for Lily and her mom. He saw them on the other side of the park. He flew to them and landed on Lily's shoulder. He said, "Lily, Lily, I am here. I missed you." + +Lily was surprised and happy. She hugged Coco and said, "Coco, Coco, I am sorry. I forgot about you. I love you." Mom was relieved and said, "Coco, Coco, you are safe. You are brave. We love you." + +Coco was happy and said, "I love you too. I love you both. Please don't forget me again." Lily and mom said, "We won't. We won't ever forget you. You are our bright and funny parrot." They all smiled and went home. +Anna was a little girl who loved to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Lily. Lily had long yellow hair, a pink dress and a big smile. Anna liked to pretend that Lily was her best friend and they did everything together. + +One day, Anna's mom told her that they had to go to the store. Anna wanted to bring Lily with her, but her mom said no. She said that Lily might get lost or dirty at the store, and that Anna had to leave her at home. Anna was sad and did not want to go. + +"Please, mom, let me take Lily," Anna begged. "I promise I will hold her tight and not let her go." + +"I'm sorry, Anna, but you can't," her mom said. "You have to be a big girl and listen to me. Lily will be safe and happy here, and we will be back soon. I promise." + +Anna did not like it, but she nodded. She gave Lily a big hug and a kiss, and put her on her bed. She told Lily to wait for her and not to be scared. Then she followed her mom to the car. + +At the store, Anna saw many things that she liked. She saw toys, books, candy and flowers. She forgot about Lily for a while, and helped her mom pick some things. She even got a sticker from a nice woman who worked there. She felt happy. + +When they got home, Anna ran to her room to see Lily. She opened the door and gasped. Lily was not on her bed. She was not anywhere. Anna felt a cold fear in her chest. She looked around and saw a hole in her window. She ran to the window and looked out. She saw a big bird flying away with something in its claws. Something pink and yellow. Something that looked like Lily. + +Anna screamed and cried. She ran to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom hugged her and tried to calm her down. She said that she was sorry and that she did not know that the bird would take Lily. She said that she would buy her a new doll, but Anna did not want a new doll. She wanted Lily. She wanted her best friend back. + +Anna felt angry and sad. She felt that her mom had broken her promise. She felt that Lily had left her. She felt that she had nothing left. She wished that she had never gone to the store. She wished that she had never let go of Lily. She wished that she could see her smile again. +Tom and Mia went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like monkeys, lions, and birds. But Tom and Mia liked the bears the most. The bears were huge and brown, and they had big teeth and claws. + +"Can we feed the bears, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"No, Tom, we can't feed the bears. They have their own food, and they might bite us if we get too close," Mom said. + +"But they look hungry, Mom. Look, they are licking their lips," Mia said. + +"That's because they smell the popcorn we have, Mia. But popcorn is not good for bears. They need meat and fish and berries," Dad said. + +Tom and Mia nodded. They understood that bears were different from them, and they had to respect them. They watched the bears play and swim and roar for a while, and then they moved on to see other animals. They had a lot of fun at the zoo, and they learned a lot about bears and other creatures. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play soccer. They have a big game today. They want to win a trophy. The trophy is shiny and gold. It has a soccer ball on top. + +Before the game, Tom and Jen organize their team. They tell their teammates what to do. Tom is the captain. He says, "We have to work together. We have to pass the ball. We have to score goals." Jen is the goalie. She says, "I will stop the ball. I will catch it. I will throw it to you." + +The game starts. Tom and Jen's team plays well. They pass the ball. They score goals. The other team is not happy. They wear gray shirts. They are mean. They push and kick. They cheat. + +The game is almost over. Tom and Jen's team is winning. They have one more goal to score. Tom has the ball. He runs to the goal. He sees Jen. She is open. He passes the ball to her. Jen kicks the ball. The ball flies in the air. It goes over the other goalie's head. It lands in the net. Goal! + +Tom and Jen's team cheers. They win the game. They win the trophy. They are happy. They hug and high-five. They lift the trophy in the air. They say, "We did it! We are the best!" The other team is sad. They walk away. They have no trophy. They are gray. +Tom and Sue were playing in the forest. They liked to make things with logs and sticks. They made a house, a bridge and a car. They had fun. + +But then they saw a big bear. The bear was hungry and angry. It growled and walked towards them. Tom and Sue were very nervous. They did not know what to do. + +"Run!" Tom said to Sue. "We have to run to our house!" + +But Sue did not want to leave their things. She liked their things. She wanted to keep them. + +"No!" Sue said to Tom. "I want to stay with our things!" + +Tom was scared. He did not want to stay with the bear. He wanted to be safe. He tried to pull Sue with him. But Sue did not move. + +The bear came closer and closer. It saw their things. It saw their house, their bridge and their car. It liked their things. It wanted to have them. + +The bear reached their house. It smashed it with its paw. It broke their bridge. It tore their car. It made a big mess. + +Tom and Sue were very sad. They cried. They wished they had run away. They learned a lesson. + +Things are not important. Safety is important. Friends are important. Listen to your friends. Run from bears. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys of different colors and shapes. Anna liked to sort the toys by color. She put the red toys in one pile, the blue toys in another pile, and so on. Ben liked to sort the toys by shape. He put the round toys in one pile, the square toys in another pile, and so on. + +"Look, Anna, I sorted the toys by shape. Do you like it?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, Ben, it looks nice. But I sorted the toys by color. Do you like it?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, Anna, it looks nice. But I like shape better than color. Can we play with my pile?" Ben asked. + +"No, Ben, I like color better than shape. Can we play with my pile?" Anna asked. + +They started to argue about whose pile was better. They did not want to share or mix the toys. They raised their voices and made a lot of noise. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the toys sorted in two piles and the children fighting. She was not happy. + +"Anna and Ben, what are you doing? Why are you fighting?" Mom asked. + +"Mom, we sorted the toys, but we don't agree. I like color and she likes shape. We want to play with our own pile," Ben said. + +"Mom, we sorted the toys, but we don't agree. I like shape and he likes color. We want to play with our own pile," Anna said. + +Mom sighed. She had an idea. + +"Anna and Ben, I have a snack for you. Do you want some?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom, we want some," Anna and Ben said. They were hungry and curious. + +Mom brought a tray with some cookies and fruits. She put the tray on the table. + +"Look, Anna and Ben, I sorted the snack for you. I put the cookies in one pile and the fruits in another pile. Do you like it?" Mom asked. + +Anna and Ben looked at the snack. They saw that the cookies were of different colors and shapes. They saw that the fruits were of different colors and shapes. They realized that they could sort the snack in different ways. + +"Yes, Mom, we like it. But can we sort the snack in our own way?" Anna and Ben asked. + +"Sure, you can. But you have to share and take turns. And you have to eat some of both. OK?" Mom said. + +"OK, Mom. Thank you," Anna and Ben said. + +They stopped fighting and started to sort the snack in their own way. They shared and took turns. They ate some of both. They were happy and full. + +Mom smiled. She was glad that they learned to sort, share and enjoy. She was not anxious anymore. +Lily liked to watch the birds in the garden. She saw them fly and sing and hop on the grass. She wished she could touch a bird and feel its soft feathers. But Mama always said, "No, Lily, you can't touch the birds. They are wild and scared of people. They might bite you or fly away." + +One day, Lily saw a bird on the fence. It was small and brown and had a red spot on its head. It looked at Lily with its shiny black eyes. Lily was very curious. She wanted to see the bird up close. She tiptoed to the fence and reached out her hand. She was very quiet and gentle. + +"Hello, bird," she whispered. "Can I touch you?" + +The bird did not fly away. It tilted its head and made a soft sound. It seemed to say, "Yes, Lily, you can touch me." + +Lily smiled and touched the bird's feathers. They were warm and smooth and tickled her fingers. The bird did not bite her or fly away. It stayed on the fence and let Lily stroke it. Lily felt very happy. She had made a new friend. + +"Mama, Mama, look!" she called. "I touched a bird!" + +Mama came to the garden and saw Lily and the bird. She was surprised and proud. + +"Wow, Lily, you touched a bird!" she said. "That's amazing! You must be very brave and kind. The bird likes you." + +Lily hugged Mama and the bird. She was the happiest girl in the world. +Lily likes to play with her cat, Snowy. Snowy is white and soft, and has thick fur. Lily likes to pet Snowy and make her purr. Sometimes, Snowy likes to hide under the bed or behind the sofa. Then, Lily has to look for her and call her name. + +One day, Lily sees Snowy on the shelf in the living room. Snowy is sitting next to a big vase with flowers. Lily wants to reach Snowy and hug her. She climbs on a chair and stretches her arms. But Snowy is too far away. Lily tries to move the vase, but it is heavy and wobbly. + +"Careful, Lily!" Mommy says, coming into the room. "You might break the vase and hurt yourself. Let me help you get Snowy." + +Mommy lifts Lily up and brings her closer to Snowy. Lily smiles and wraps her arms around Snowy. Snowy meows and licks Lily's face. + +"Thank you, Mommy!" Lily says. "I love Snowy. She is my best friend." + +"I love you, too, Lily," Mommy says. "And I love Snowy. She is a good cat. But she likes to explore and climb. Sometimes, she goes to places where you can't reach her. Then, you have to wait for her to come down, or ask me or Daddy to help you. OK?" + +"OK, Mommy," Lily says. "I will be careful and patient. And I will always love Snowy, no matter where she goes." +Tom and Anna like to play in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. But they do not like the big dog that lives near the park. The big dog is mean and loud. He always barks and chases them. + +One day, Tom and Anna have a plan. They want to send the big dog away. They find a big box and some bones. They put the bones in the box and make a trap. They hope the big dog will smell the bones and go in the box. Then they can close the box and send the big dog to another place. + +They hide behind a tree and wait for the big dog. Soon, they see the big dog coming. He sniffs the air and sees the box. He runs to the box and jumps in. Tom and Anna are happy. They run to the box and try to close it. But the big dog is too strong. He pushes the box open and jumps out. He is angry and hungry. He sees Tom and Anna and growls. + +Tom and Anna are scared. They run away from the big dog. But the big dog is faster. He catches up with them and bites their legs. Tom and Anna cry and scream. They think the big dog is disgusting. They wish they never made the trap. They wish they were safe at home. +Anna likes to eat fruit. She likes apples, bananas, and grapes. One day, her mom gives her a new fruit. It is green and round, with a little stem on top. It is a pear. + +Anna takes a bite of the pear. It is sweet and juicy. She likes it. She takes another bite. But then, she feels something hard in her mouth. It is a seed. She spits it out. She does not like seeds. + +She looks at the pear. She sees more seeds inside. She does not want to eat them. She gives the pear back to her mom. She says, "No, thank you. I do not like seeds." + +Her mom smiles. She says, "That's okay, Anna. You can try another fruit. How about a peach? It is soft and fuzzy, and it has only one big seed inside. You can eat around it." + +Anna nods. She likes peaches. She takes the peach from her mom. She feels it with her hand. It is soft and fuzzy. She smells it. It is sweet and fresh. She takes a bite. It is delicious. She realizes that she likes peaches more than pears. She says, "Thank you, mom. I like peaches. They are yummy." +Mia was shy. She did not like to talk to new people. She liked to play with her toys and read her books. But today, she had to go to a new school. She felt scared and sad. + +She held her mom's hand as they walked to the school. She saw many kids running and laughing. They looked happy and loud. Mia felt small and quiet. She wished she could go back home. + +Her mom took her to her classroom. She saw a nice lady with a big smile. She was the teacher. She said, "Hello, Mia. Welcome to our class. I'm Miss Lee. What is your name?" + +Mia did not say anything. She hid behind her mom. She felt shy and nervous. She did not want to talk to Miss Lee. + +Miss Lee said, "It's okay, Mia. You don't have to be shy. We are all friends here. Look, we have some juice and cookies for you. Do you like juice and cookies?" + +Mia nodded. She liked juice and cookies. She felt a little hungry and thirsty. + +Miss Lee said, "Why don't you come and sit with me and have some juice and cookies? Then we can play some games and sing some songs. Would you like that?" + +Mia looked at her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "Go ahead, Mia. Miss Lee is very nice. You will have fun with her and the other kids. I will come back soon to pick you up. I love you." + +Mia felt a little brave and curious. She let go of her mom's hand and walked to Miss Lee. She took a cup of juice and a cookie. She said, "Thank you, Miss Lee. I'm Mia." + +Miss Lee said, "You're welcome, Mia. I'm happy to meet you. You have a very pretty name. Do you want to sit next to me?" + +Mia nodded. She sat next to Miss Lee. She felt a little warm and safe. She sipped her juice and ate her cookie. She saw some other kids smiling at her. She smiled back. She felt a little less shy and a little more happy. She thought, maybe school is not so bad after all. +Ben and Mia were playing with their stickers. They liked to stick them on their books, toys, and clothes. They had many stickers with different colors, shapes, and animals. Some stickers had labels that said what they were, like "cat" or "star". + +"Look, I have a sticker with a label that says 'relax'", Mia said. She showed Ben a sticker with a picture of a hammock and a palm tree. "What does 'relax' mean?" + +"It means to be calm and happy and not worry", Ben said. He had a sticker with a label that said 'dizzy'. "What does 'dizzy' mean?" + +"It means to feel like your head is spinning and you can't stand up", Mia said. She had seen her mom get dizzy once when she was sick. "Why do you have a sticker that says 'dizzy'?" + +"I don't know, I just liked the picture", Ben said. He showed Mia a sticker with a picture of a roller coaster. "It looks fun and fast". + +Mia and Ben decided to stick their stickers on their foreheads. They thought it was funny to pretend to be what their stickers said. Mia lay down on the floor and closed her eyes. She said "I'm relaxing". Ben ran around the room and spun in circles. He said "I'm dizzy". + +But soon, Ben started to feel really dizzy. He felt sick and fell down. He cried and said "I don't like dizzy". Mia got up and ran to him. She saw his sticker and said "Oh no, you made yourself dizzy with your sticker". She peeled off his sticker and said "Here, take mine". She gave him her relax sticker and put his dizzy sticker on her forehead. She said "Now you can relax and I can be dizzy". + +But Mia didn't feel dizzy. She felt fine and happy. She smiled and said "I like dizzy". Ben felt better too. He smiled and said "I like relax". They hugged and said "We like stickers". They played with their stickers some more, but they didn't stick them on their foreheads again. They learned their lesson. +Sara was scared of the dark. She did not like to sleep in her room alone. She had bad dreams, nightmares, that made her cry and scream. She wanted to sleep with Mom and Dad, but they said she was a big girl and had to sleep in her own bed. + +One night, Sara had a very bad nightmare. She dreamed that a big monster was chasing her and wanted to eat her. She ran and ran, but the monster was faster. She woke up and saw the monster was still there, in the shadows of her room. She was so scared that she could not move or speak. + +She heard a knock on the door. It was Dad. He came in and turned on the light. The monster was gone. It was only a coat on a chair. Dad hugged Sara and asked her what was wrong. Sara told him about her nightmare. Dad said he was sorry and that he had nightmares too sometimes. He said they were not real and that he was always there to protect her. + +He asked Sara if she wanted to sleep with him and Mom for the night. Sara nodded and smiled. She was happy that Dad was honest and kind. He carried her to his bed and tucked her in. He kissed her and said he loved her. Sara felt safe and warm. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She did not have any more nightmares that night. She remained with Dad and Mom until the morning. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play at the beach. They make sand castles and look for shells. Sometimes they see fish and crabs in the water. + +One day, they see something big and shiny on the shore. They run to it and stare. It is a boat. It has a sail and a wheel and a flag. They think it is cool. + +"Can we go inside?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is someone's boat. Maybe they will be mad," Anna says. + +They look around. They do not see anyone. They are curious. They climb on the boat and explore. They find ropes and nets and buckets. They pretend to be sailors and pirates. + +They have fun. But they do not see the sky. It gets dark and cloudy. It starts to rain. The wind blows hard. The boat moves and shakes. They are scared. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. "We want to go back!" + +They hear a voice. It is a man. He is the owner of the boat. He is angry. He sees them on his boat. He comes to them and grabs them. + +"What are you doing here? You are naughty kids! You could have been hurt! This is a storm! The boat could have sunk!" he yells. + +He takes them off the boat and puts them on the shore. He tells them to go home and never come back. He is not helpful. He is mean. + +Tom and Anna run away. They are wet and cold and sad. They are sorry. They did a bad thing. They hug each other and say sorry. They promise to be good and careful. They go home and tell their moms. Their moms are worried and angry. But they are also helpful. They give them warm clothes and hugs and kisses. They tell them to be safe and smart. They love them. Tom and Anna are happy. They are still friends. They learn a lesson. They do not go on boats without asking. They do not stare at things that are not theirs. They do not play in storms. They play at the beach. They make sand castles and look for shells. Sometimes they see fish and crabs in the water. They have fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big army of ants. They were very small but they worked together and were very strong. They liked to march in a line, one after the other. One day, they found a powerful missile in their path. They knew it was dangerous and they didn't want anyone to get hurt. So, they decided to work together to move the missile out of the way. It was hard work, but they did it! The ants were very proud of themselves and continued to march on their way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard and pick flowers. One day, she saw her mommy was troubled because the fireplace was not working. + +Lily wanted to help her mommy, so she went to her toy box and found a hammer and some nails. She went outside and saw some wood. She started to hammer the nails into the wood to make a new fireplace. + +It took a long time, but Lily was determined to complete the fireplace for her mommy. When she was finished, she called her mommy outside to see it. Her mommy was so happy and gave Lily a big hug. From that day on, Lily knew that she could do anything she set her mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends at the park. One day, Lily and her friends saw a big club in the park. They wanted to play inside, but it was too icy and slippery. + +Lily said, "Let's go to the store and buy some salt to put on the ice." Her friend, Jack, said, "I don't have any money to pay for it." Lily replied, "I have some money, I can pay for it." + +They went to the store and bought the salt. Lily paid for it with her money. They put the salt on the ice and they were able to play in the club. But then, suddenly, the club collapsed and they all fell down. Lily hurt her leg and had to go to the hospital. + +Lily learned that sometimes things can be dangerous, even if you try to make them safe. She never played in icy clubs again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy dog named Spot who was her best friend. One day, Spot got lost in the backyard. Lily looked everywhere for him but couldn't find him. She started to worry and cried. + +Suddenly, she heard an alarm sound. It was the alarm clock in her room. She realized it was time for her nap. She went inside and lay down on her bed. Then, she had an idea. She remembered her mom telling her that burying something in the ground could be useful to find it later. + +Lily got up and went back outside. She grabbed a shovel and started to dig. She dug and dug until she found Spot buried in the dirt. She was so happy and hugged him tightly. From that day on, Lily always remembered to bury her toys when she played outside so she wouldn't lose them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big green garden with lots of flowers and trees. One day, Lily was playing with her ball when it suddenly fell into a wide hole. She tried to reach it but she couldn't. + +Lily's mom saw her and asked, "What happened, Lily?" Lily said, "My ball fall in the hole and I can't get it." Her mom said, "Don't worry, I will help you get it." They both looked into the hole and saw that it was very deep. + +Lily's mom got a long stick and was able to reach the ball. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, mommy!" They both hugged and went back to playing in the green garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dress up in pretty clothes and play with her dolls. One day, she saw a mysterious box on the shelf in her room. She couldn't resist and opened it. Inside, she found a beautiful dress that she had never seen before. + +Lily put on the dress and twirled around in front of the mirror. She felt like a princess! But then, her mom came in and saw the dress. She asked Lily where she got it from, and Lily had to confess that she found it in the mysterious box. + +Her mom explained that the dress belonged to her grandma and was very special. She requested that Lily not play with the clothes in the box anymore. Lily understood and promised to be more careful in the future. From that day on, she loved to look at the box and imagine all the fashion treasures inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toys and accidentally broke her favorite doll. She started crying and her mom came to her room to ask what happened. + +Lily told her mom what happened and her mom said, "It's okay, accidents happen. But we need to behave and not throw our toys." Lily nodded and wiped her tears. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to the hospital to visit her grandpa who was sick. Lily was a little scared because she had never been to a hospital before. But when they got there, the nurses and doctors were very kind and made her feel better. + +After they left the hospital, Lily said, "Mom, the people at the hospital were so kind. I want to be kind like them when I grow up." Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great goal to have, Lily. Always remember to be kind and behave." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved watching television. He thought it was interesting to see all the different shows and movies. One day, Timmy's mom told him to turn off the TV and go play outside. + +Timmy didn't want to stop watching TV. He told his mom, "I admire the TV, it's so interesting." His mom replied, "I know you like the TV, but it's important to go play outside too." + +Timmy didn't want to argue with his mom, so he turned off the TV and went outside. At first, he was bored, but then he found a toy truck and started playing. He realized that playing outside was just as fun as watching TV. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that it's good to have a balance between watching TV and playing outside. He still admired the TV, but he also enjoyed spending time outdoors. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little frog named Freddy. Freddy lived in a swamp with his family and friends. One day, it started to rain really hard. The rain made the swamp very wet and muddy. Freddy and his friends were happy because they loved playing in the rain. + +As the rain continued to pour down, the swamp started to fill up with water. Freddy and his family had to be careful not to get washed away by the rain. They stayed close together and waited for the rain to stop. + +Finally, the rain stopped and the sun came out. The swamp was still wet and muddy, but Freddy and his friends didn't mind. They hopped around in the swamp and had fun playing in the puddles. Freddy was happy to live in such a fun and exciting place. +Once upon a time, there was a little cricket named Jim. Jim loved to play with his friends in the grass. One day, Jim's friend Tim got stuck in a hole. Jim tried to help Tim, but he couldn't. He felt sad. + +Suddenly, Jim had an idea! He knew he had to reverse and go get help. Jim ran as fast as he could to find his other friends. When he found them, he told them about Tim. + +All of Jim's friends were ready to help. They went back to the hole and pulled Tim out. Tim was so happy and grateful that he gave Jim a big hug. From that day on, Jim knew that he could always count on his friends to help him, and he felt happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write in her notebook every day. Her notebook was very special to her because it had a regular cover with pretty flowers on it. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys. But Lily insisted that she wanted to finish her drawing first. Her mom said it was okay, but reminded her to clean up afterwards. + +Lily happily continued drawing in her notebook until she was finished. Then, she put away her crayons and picked up her toys just like her mom asked. Her mom was proud of Lily for being responsible and doing what she was asked to do. From that day on, Lily made sure to always finish her drawings before cleaning up her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress up and pretend to be a princess. One day, she saw her friend, Tommy, wearing a shiny crown. She asked him if she could borrow it for a little while. + +Tommy said yes, but only if she promised to take good care of it. Lily wore the crown all day and felt like a real princess. But when it was time to give it back, she realized that she had lost it. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily felt so bad for losing Tommy's crown. She knew it was her fault and she didn't want to be ugly by not telling him the truth. She went to Tommy and told him what happened. Tommy was sad, but he forgave her because he knew she was honest. Lily learned that it's better to tell the truth and be honest, even if it means admitting to a mistake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pastries, especially the ones with chocolate chips. One day, she went to the bakery to buy her favorite pastry, but she noticed that the sky was gray and cloudy. + +As she was walking home, she saw a little bird sitting on the ground. The bird looked sad and Lily could tell it was suffering. She wanted to help the bird, so she picked it up gently and took it home with her. + +Lily gave the bird some water and some bread crumbs. As the bird ate, Lily ate her pastry and watched the rain fall outside. She felt happy that she could help the bird and enjoy her tasty treat at the same time. From that day on, Lily made sure to always look out for animals that might be suffering, and she never forgot to bring a pastry with her on her adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little child named Timmy. Timmy was very careful when he played with his toys. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy car and he accidentally twisted it too hard. The toy car broke and Timmy was sad. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told his mom that he broke his toy car. His mom said, "It's okay, we can fix it together. Let's be careful and not twist it too hard this time." + +Timmy and his mom worked together to fix the toy car. They were very careful and made sure not to twist it too hard. In the end, they fixed the toy car and Timmy was happy again. "Thank you, Mommy," said Timmy. "You're welcome, my sweet child," said his mom with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look up at the night sky and see all the stars in the universe. One day, Lily was feeling sad because she lost her favorite toy. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Then, she saw her friend Sarah walking by. Sarah saw that Lily was sad and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about her lost toy. Sarah smiled and said, "Don't worry, we'll find it together!" + +They searched and searched, and finally, they found the toy in a bush. Lily was so glad and smiled from ear to ear. She learned that even when things don't go as planned, having a friend to help can make everything better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and jump in big piles of leaves. One day, as she was playing, she saw a pretty butterfly flying around. She followed it and accidentally fell into a big puddle of mud. + +"Oh no!" cried Lily. "I fell in the mud and my dress is all dirty now." + +Just then, a kind lady named Mrs. Brown saw Lily and came over to help. She took off Lily's dirty dress and gave her a clean one made of soft leather. "You're lucky I brought an extra dress with me today," said Mrs. Brown. + +Lily was so happy to have a clean dress and she thanked Mrs. Brown. She continued playing outside and even saw the pretty butterfly again. She smiled and said, "I'm so lucky to have a new dress made of leather. It's so soft and pretty." +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 accidentally broke his favorite toy car. He was sad because he loved that car very much. + +Timmy's mom saw him crying and asked him what happened. Timmy showed her his broken car and said, "Car broken, need repair." His mom tried to fix the car, but it was too broken to be fixed. She told Timmy that sometimes things break and cannot be repaired. + +Timmy learned that even though his toy car was not strong, he could still love it. He learned to take care of his toys and not be too rough with them. From that day on, Timmy played more carefully with his toys and never broke them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play hockey with his friends in the park. One day, Timmy's friend Johnny found a hidden stick behind a bush. He said, "Hey Timmy, look what I found! Let's use it to play hockey!" + +Timmy was excited and said, "Yeah, let's use it!" But Johnny warned him, "Be careful, it's old and might break." + +They started playing and Timmy hit the puck so hard that the hidden stick broke in half. Suddenly, a dog appeared and bit Timmy's leg! + +Johnny quickly grabbed the broken stick and hit the dog with it. The dog ran away and Timmy was safe. From that day on, they always made sure to use good sticks when playing hockey. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat oranges. One day, Lily's mom brought home a big bag of oranges. Lily was so happy that she ate one right away. But then, she noticed that the oranges didn't taste very good. They were sour and bitter. + +Lily's mom told her that the oranges were not ripe yet. Lily didn't understand what that meant, but she knew she didn't like how they tasted. She decided to point to the oranges and show her mom that they were bad. + +Lily's mom knew she had to fix the problem. She went back to the store and got some ripe oranges. When she brought them home, Lily was so excited to try them. She took a big bite and smiled. "These oranges taste so good!" she said. And from that day on, Lily always made sure to pick out the ripest oranges at the store. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Tim and his friends went to the park to play. They saw a big tree with lots of leaves. Tim said, "Look at that tree! It's so pretty." His friend, Sarah, said, "Yes, it's my favorite tree." + +Suddenly, Tim saw a can of spray paint on the ground. He picked it up and sprayed the tree. Sarah said, "Tim, that's not nice. You shouldn't spray the tree." Tim felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Sarah. I didn't know it was bad." + +Later, they went to get ice cream. Tim said, "This is the best season ever. I love summer!" Sarah said, "Me too. But sometimes it's difficult because it's so hot." They enjoyed their ice cream and played at the park all day. Tim learned that it's important to be kind to nature and his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max loved to stretch his legs and run in the park. One day, Max saw a cat and ran after it. But the cat climbed up a tree and Max couldn't catch it. + +Max went back to his owner's house and his owner read him an impressive story. The story was about a brave knight who saved a princess from a dragon. Max loved the story and fell asleep. + +But when Max woke up, he couldn't see his owner anywhere. He searched the whole house but couldn't find anyone. Max went outside and saw that his owner had left without him. Max was sad and didn't know what to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her room. But Lily didn't want to do it. She wanted to keep playing with her toys. + +Suddenly, her mom had an idea. She asked Lily to complete the task with her little group of stuffed animals. She said, "Let's make it a game! Your little group of toys will help you clean up your room." + +Lily loved the idea, and she and her little group of toys worked together to clean up the room. They picked up the toys, put them in their proper places, and even dusted the shelves. When they were done, Lily felt proud of herself and her little group of toys. Her mom smiled and said, "See, when we work together, we can complete any task!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a green frog hopping around. She got nervous because she had never seen a frog before. + +Lily's mom saw her and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"I'm nervous," said Lily. "There's a green frog over there." + +"Don't be nervous," said her mom. "Let's go say hello to the frog." + +Lily and her mom walked over to the frog. The frog let Lily pet him and she was no longer nervous. From that day on, Lily loved playing with the green frog in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the snow. One day, he decided to build an igloo. His mommy helped him gather snow and they built a big igloo together. + +After they finished, Timmy's mommy said, "Let's test the igloo and see if it's strong enough to keep us warm inside." Timmy felt nervous because he didn't want the igloo to break. + +They crawled inside and sat down. The igloo was so strong that it didn't break at all! Timmy was so happy that he hugged his mommy and said, "I love our igloo!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her colorful cards. One day, she heard her mom say, "Lily, it's time to study for your test." + +Lily asked, "What's a test, Mommy?" + +"It's like a game that helps you learn," her mom explained. "You have to study your cards so you can do well on the test." + +Lily picked up her cards and looked at them closely. "I love my cards," she said. "They're so pretty and colorful." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, they are. And if you study them well, you'll do great on your test." + +Lily spent the rest of the day studying her cards, and when she took her test, she did really well. She was so proud of herself and her colorful cards. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance to music. Her mommy would turn on the music and Lily would start to wiggle and jump. One day, her mommy made some hot cocoa for Lily. She poured the hot cocoa into a mug and gave it to Lily. Lily was very happy and said "thank you mommy". She drank the hot cocoa and danced to the music. It was a fun day for Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry had a long neck and loved to eat leaves from the trees. One day, he saw a chain on the ground and decided to play with it. He wrapped the chain around his neck and walked around, feeling very cool. + +Suddenly, the sun came out and it became very hot. Jerry started to feel uncomfortable and the chain began to melt. "Oh no!" cried Jerry. "The chain is hurting me!" + +Just then, a wise old elephant named Ellie came by. "Jerry, why did you put that chain on your neck?" she asked. "It's not safe to play with things like that." + +Jerry realized he had made a mistake and took off the chain. "Thank you, Ellie," he said. "I learned my lesson. I will be more careful in the future." + +The moral of the story is to always be careful when playing with things, and to listen to wise friends like Ellie. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog. The dog was very playful and loved to run around outside. One day, the dog saw a squirrel and started to chase it. The squirrel ran up a tree and the dog couldn't catch it. + +The dog got tired and decided to go home. Home was a cozy little house with a red roof. When the dog got home, his owner gave him a bone to eat. The dog was very happy and wagged his tail. + +After eating the bone, the dog went outside to play again. He ran around the yard and barked at the birds. The sun started to go down and it was time for the dog to go back inside. He curled up on his bed and fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She liked to sit on her navy blue blanket and watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, while she was sitting on her blanket, a friendly dog came up to her and wagged his tail. Lily was scared at first, but the dog was very nice and sat down next to her. They became friends and spent the whole day playing together. From that day on, Lily was never shy around the dog and they would sit on her blanket every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing the piano. He would play every day and it made him very happy. One day, Timmy went to play the piano but it was gone! Someone had stolen it! Timmy was very sad and miserable. He didn't know what to do. + +Timmy asked his friends if they knew who stole his piano. They didn't know. Timmy was so sad that he didn't want to play anymore. But then, Timmy's friends had an idea. They would all chip in and buy him a new piano! Timmy was so happy! He could play the piano again and he wasn't miserable anymore. + +Timmy played his new piano every day and he was happy again. He didn't care that someone had stolen his old piano because he had a new one and he had his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a garden with lots of flowers. In the garden, there was a rose that was very special. It had a gentle smell that made everyone happy. + +One day, a little girl came to the garden. She saw the rose and wanted to pick it. But the rose said, "Please don't pick me. Let me stay here and make the garden beautiful." + +The little girl listened to the rose and left it alone. She played in the garden and had fun. When she was leaving, the rose said, "Thank you for being gentle and leaving me here. You made the garden a happy place." The little girl smiled and promised to come back and visit the rose again. And so, the rose continued to bloom and make the garden a beautiful place for everyone to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim and play with his fish friends. One day, Fin's friend, Sally, asked him, "Do you want to dive with me?" + +Fin was scared, but he wanted to make Sally glad, so he said, "Yes, let's dive together!" They swam down deep into the ocean and saw many colorful fish. + +After a while, Fin got tired and wanted to take a nap. Sally said, "I'll watch over you while you sleep." Fin felt safe and happy. + +The moral of the story is that true friends watch over each other and make each other glad. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a modern bike with a bell that made a ding-dong sound. He loved to ride his bike around the park. One day, Timmy's friend dared him to ride his bike with only one pedal. Timmy was scared but he decided to try. He put one foot on the pedal and started to ride. It was hard but he did it! His friend was impressed and they both laughed and played together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while playing, she found a scary piece of paper. It had a picture of a monster on it. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Her friend, Timmy, saw that she was scared and asked her what was wrong. Lily showed him the scary piece of paper and whispered to him, "I'm scared." Timmy looked at the paper and said, "Don't worry, it's just a piece of paper. It can't hurt you." + +Lily realized that Timmy was right and felt much better. The moral of the story is that sometimes things may seem scary, but they're not really scary at all. It's important to have friends who can help you when you're scared. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his yard. One day, he found a green ball and he was very happy. He played with it all day long. + +Later, he went inside for dinner. His mom gave him a glass of milk and asked if he wanted to fill it up more. Timmy said yes and his mom filled up his glass. Timmy drank his milk and felt very full. + +After dinner, Timmy went back outside to play. He saw his toy gun and picked it up. He pretended to shoot at the trees and the birds. But then he remembered that guns are not toys and he put it back where he found it. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was very obedient and always did what his owner told him to do. One day, Spot's owner noticed that Spot's old toy was broken. So, his owner decided to replace it with a new toy. + +Spot was very happy with his new toy and played with it all day. But then, Spot's owner had to leave for work. Spot was sad that his owner had to go, but he knew he had to be obedient and wait for his owner to come back. + +As Spot was waiting, he saw a judge walking by. The judge was wearing a black robe and had a gavel in his hand. Spot was curious and went up to the judge to say hello. The judge smiled and petted Spot's head. Spot was happy to make a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bear named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the forest, but sometimes he would trip and fall over. One day, Benny was walking and he tripped on a rock. He fell into a big pile of leaves and got all dirty. + +Benny decided to go inside his cozy cave to warm up. He sat by the fireplace and watched the flames dance. He felt much better and his fur dried off. Suddenly, he saw a rope hanging from the ceiling. Benny decided to play and hang from the rope like a monkey. He swung back and forth and had so much fun! + +After a while, Benny got tired and went to sleep. He dreamed about swinging on the rope and playing in the forest. The next day, he woke up and went outside to play again. Benny was still a bit clumsy, but he had lots of fun and didn't mind falling down sometimes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help her move some furniture. Lily was happy to help her mom. She held a small chair while her mom moved a big table. + +After they finished moving the furniture, Lily's mom asked her to be quiet because her little brother was sleeping. Lily whispered, "Okay mommy, I will be quiet." + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother woke up and started crying. Lily's mom picked him up and said, "It's okay, mommy's here." Lily asked her mom if she could hold her baby brother. Her mom said yes and Lily held her brother gently. He stopped crying and smiled at Lily. + +Lily was happy that she could help her mom and make her baby brother happy. From that day on, Lily loved helping her mom move furniture and holding her baby brother. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She loved to play in her small bathtub. One day, while playing with her toys, she accidentally spilled some water on the floor. So, she had to wipe it up with her towel. + +Lily loved to take baths in her small bathtub every night before bed. She would splash around and make bubbles with her soap. After she was done, she would wipe the bathtub clean with a sponge. + +One night, Lily's mom came in to help her get ready for bed. She saw that the bathtub was still wet and asked Lily to wipe it dry. Lily was happy to help and quickly grabbed her towel to wipe the bathtub clean. Her mom smiled and gave her a big hug, telling her what a good helper she was. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Tom. Tom had a humble home and a big heart. One day, he went to the store to buy some food. But when he got there, he realized he left his wallet at home. + +Tom felt sad because he couldn't buy any food. But then, a stranger came up to him and promised to pay for his groceries. Tom was very happy and thankful. He knew he had made a new friend. + +From that day on, Tom always made sure to keep his wallet with him. And he promised himself that he would always help others, just like the stranger had helped him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his dog, Max. One day, Timmy and Max went to the park to play. + +While they were playing, they saw a lady sitting on a bench. The lady looked very sad, so Timmy went over to her and asked if she was okay. The lady said she had lost her dog and didn't know where to find him. + +Timmy was very intelligent and knew just what to do. He asked the lady what her dog looked like and then went to look for him. Max helped too, and they found the dog in no time. The lady was so happy and thanked Timmy and Max. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. Two boys were fighting over a toy. Timmy didn't like to see people fight, so he went over and asked them to stop. They listened to Timmy and stopped fighting. The lady was so impressed with Timmy's kindness and intelligence that she gave him a big hug. Timmy felt very happy that he could help the lady and stop the boys from fighting. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily got an invitation to her friend's birthday party. She was so happy and excited! But then, she realized that the party was on the same day as her dance recital. This was difficult for Lily because she really wanted to go to the party, but she also didn't want to miss her recital. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I got an invitation to my friend's party, but it's on the same day as my recital. What should I do?" Her mom thought for a moment and said, "Well, Lily, that is a difficult decision. You can either go to the party or go to your recital. What do you want to do?" + +Lily thought about it and decided that she would go to her recital. She knew it was important to her and she didn't want to miss it. On the day of the recital, Lily did a great job and everyone clapped and cheered. After the recital, Lily's mom surprised her by taking her to her friend's party. Lily was so happy and she cried tears of joy. She realized that sometimes, difficult decisions can have happy endings. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird had big wings and could soar up high in the sky. One day, the bird saw a storm coming. It wanted to find a shelter to stay safe. The bird flew and flew until it found a cool tree to hide under. + +But the storm was too strong. The wind blew hard and the rain fell heavily. Suddenly, a big branch fell from the tree and hit the bird. The bird was hurt and couldn't fly anymore. It was sad and scared. + +The storm passed and the sun came out again. But the bird was still hurt and couldn't move. It stayed there under the tree, waiting for help. But nobody came. The bird was alone and scared. And that's how the story ends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved ice cream more than anything in the whole wide world. One day, her mom took her to the store to buy some ice cream. They walked to the freezer where all the ice cream was kept. Lily's eyes got big when she saw all the flavors. Her mom asked her to pick one to take home. Lily showed her mom the one she wanted. It was amazing! They took it home and ate it all up. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red fire truck. It had a long ladder that went up and down. One day, the fire truck got a call to go to a house with a chimney that was on fire. The firefighters put on their important hats and marched to the truck. They turned on the siren and drove fast to the house. When they got there, they put the ladder up to the chimney and sprayed water on the fire. The fire went out and everyone was safe! The firefighters felt happy that they could help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy sent her to the bakery to buy a pastry. Lily was very excited because she loved pastries. + +As she was walking, she saw a dead bird on the sidewalk. Lily felt sad for the bird and wanted to help it. She thought about sending it to the doctor so it could feel better. + +But Lily knew that she couldn't send the bird to the doctor. Instead, she said a little prayer for the bird and continued on her way to the bakery. When she arrived, she picked out a yummy pastry and brought it back home to share with her mommy. They enjoyed the pastry together and talked about how important it is to be kind to animals. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy found a shiny chamber in the woods. He was so excited to see what was inside, so he opened it up. + +Inside the chamber, Timmy found a golden toy car. He was thrilled and played with it all day long. However, as the sun began to set, Timmy realized he was lost in the woods. He started to cry and called out for his mommy. + +Suddenly, a big scary monster appeared. It demanded that Timmy yield his golden toy car. Timmy was so scared that he gave it to the monster. The monster snatched the car and disappeared into the darkness. + +Timmy was sad and scared, but he learned an important lesson. He knew that it wasn't normal to take things that didn't belong to him. He promised himself that he would always be careful and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the bathtub. One day, Ducky's friend Bunny came to play too. But Bunny accidentally knocked Ducky into the icy water. Ducky was very cold and sad. + +Bunny felt bad and wanted to make it up to Ducky. So, Bunny went to get a present for Ducky. Bunny went to the store and received a warm towel to wrap around Ducky. Ducky felt much better and was happy again. Bunny and Ducky played together in the bathtub until it was time to go to bed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Timmy. Timmy had a toy truck that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. Timmy's friend saw the toy truck and wanted to play with it too. Timmy felt jealous because he didn't want to share his toy. + +Timmy told his friend that he couldn't play with the toy truck. His friend felt sad because he really wanted to play with it. Timmy's mom saw what was happening and told Timmy that he should share his toys with his friend. But Timmy decided to ignore his mom and keep the toy truck to himself. + +Timmy's friend ended up leaving and Timmy felt lonely. He realized that it wasn't fun to play by himself and that he should have shared his toy with his friend. From that day on, Timmy decided to always share his toys and never be jealous again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to read books, but one day she found a fake dictionary. She didn't know it was fake, so she tried to find some words in it. But she couldn't find any words because they were all mixed up. So, Lily decided to sort the words by putting them in order from A to Z. + +After she sorted the words, she found out that the dictionary was fake. She was sad because she really wanted to learn new words. But then her mom gave her a real dictionary and Lily was happy again. She looked up some new words and learned their meanings. From that day on, she always checked to make sure her books were real before she read them. +Once upon a time, in a little house, there lived a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved apples very much. One day, he saw a big apple tree in his yard. + +Timmy wanted to pick a big red apple from the tree. He tried to reach it, but he was too little. His mom saw him and said, "Don't give up, Timmy! You can succeed if you keep trying!" + +So Timmy tried again. He jumped and jumped, but he still could not reach the apple. Then, he had an idea. He found a big stick and used it to knock the apple down from the tree. + +"Good job, Timmy!" his mom said. "You succeeded because you did not give up!" Timmy was very happy. He shared the big red apple with his mom, and they both enjoyed it very much. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had very long hair. He wanted a haircut, but he was scared to go to the hairdresser. One day, Tim met a persistent little friend named Bee. Bee wanted to help Tim get a haircut. + +Bee said, "Don't worry, Tim. I will help you get a haircut. We can do it together!" Tim smiled and said, "Okay, let's do it!" They went to the hairdresser. Tim was still scared, but Bee was with him. + +When they got there, the hairdresser was very nice. Tim started to feel better. The hairdresser told Tim to sit very still and freeze, like a statue. Tim did as he was told, and the hairdresser gave him a great haircut. Tim was so happy, and he thanked Bee for being such a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim and a little girl named Sue. They were best friends. One day, they went to play near a creek. The water in the creek was brilliant and shiny. + +Tim and Sue found some pretty stones by the creek. They decided to share the stones with each other. They took turns picking up stones and showing them to each other. They were very happy to share their finds. + +After playing with the stones, Tim and Sue sat by the creek and watched the water flow. They talked and laughed, enjoying their time together. Sharing the stones and the fun by the creek made their friendship even stronger. And they knew they would always share their adventures together. +One day, Tom and his dog, Spot, found a weird file. The file had many colors on it. Tom did not know what it was. He asked his mom to explain it to him. + +"Mom, what is this?" Tom said, showing her the file. "It looks weird and has many colors." + +Mom looked at the file and smiled. "That file is very special, Tom. It is a map that shows where a hidden toy is. You and Spot can follow the map to find the toy." + +Tom and Spot were very excited. They looked at the map and saw a big X. They knew that the X meant the toy was there. They followed the map and found the X under a big tree. + +Tom and Spot dug under the tree and found a big box. Inside the box was the best toy ever! It was a big, shiny car that Tom could ride. They were so happy they found the toy. From that day on, Tom and Spot had many fun adventures with their new car. +Once upon a time, in an ancient house, there lived a friendly ghost. The ghost liked to play with the children who lived in the house. One day, a little girl named Amy came to visit the house. + +Amy met the ghost and they became friends. They played hide and seek, and the ghost said, "Boo!" Amy laughed and said, "You're funny, ghost!" The ghost smiled and they played more games. + +As they played, the ghost started to slip and slide on the floor. Amy giggled and tried to catch the ghost, but it was too slippery. The ghost laughed and said, "Try again, Amy!" So, Amy tried again and again, but the ghost kept slipping away. + +Finally, Amy caught the ghost and they both laughed. They were happy to have each other as friends. From that day on, Amy and the ghost played together every day in the ancient house. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin lived in a big ocean with his family. He loved to swim and play with his friends all day long. + +One day, Fin woke up early and felt very ready for a new adventure. He yawned, stretched his fins, and started to swim. He swam far away from his home, looking for something fun and exciting. + +As Fin swam, he saw many new things. He saw big fish, small fish, and even a big, scary shark! But Fin was brave and kept swimming. Finally, he found a beautiful, colorful coral reef. It was the most amazing thing he had ever seen. Fin played all day long with his new friends in the coral reef. When the sun started to set, he yawned again, feeling tired and happy. Fin swam back home, excited to tell his family about his big adventure. +One day, a little girl named Sue went for a walk. She saw a big tree with a swing. Sue wanted to play on the swing, but she couldn't find the buckle to keep her safe. She looked and looked, but the buckle was hiding. + +Sue was sad and didn't know what to do. She asked her friend, Tom, for help. Tom came and tried to find the buckle too. They both looked and looked, but still couldn't find it. They felt sad and thought they couldn't play on the swing. + +Then, Sue had an idea. She said, "Let's stand on the swing and hold the ropes tight." Tom thought it was a fine idea. They both stood on the swing, holding the ropes tightly. They swung back and forth, laughing and having fun. Sue and Tom learned that even if things don't go as planned, they can still find a way to have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a big, soft rug in her room. She loved to play on the rug with her toys. One day, Sue's mom told her to add more toys to her room. Sue was very happy and excited. + +Sue went to the toy store with her mom. They picked out a new toy car and a toy doll. When they got home, Sue ran to her room to add the new toys to her rug. But, she couldn't find her rug! It was hidden under a big pile of clothes and toys. + +"Oh no!" Sue cried. "Where is my rug?" Her mom came into the room and said, "Sue, you need to clean your room. If you take care of your things, you won't lose them." Sue listened to her mom and cleaned her room. She found the hidden rug under the mess. + +Sue and her mom put the new toys on the rug. Sue promised to keep her room clean and take care of her things. From that day on, Sue always cleaned her room and never lost her rug again. + +The moral of the story is to take care of your things and keep your room clean, so you don't lose the things you love. +One day, a little black cricket named Tim went out to play. He liked to bounce all day long. The sun was hot and the sky was blue. Tim was very happy. + +Tim met a big bug who also liked to bounce. The big bug said, "Hi, Tim! Do you want to bounce with me?" Tim was excited and said, "Yes, let's bounce together!" They bounced and bounced, higher and higher. It was so much fun. + +As they were bouncing, the big bug saw a big black ball. "Look, Tim! A big black ball! Let's bounce on it!" They bounced on the big black ball, but it was not a ball. It was a big black cat! The cat woke up and was not happy. + +The big bug said, "Run, Tim! The big black cat is coming!" Tim and the big bug bounced away as fast as they could. They were safe and happy. Tim learned to be careful where he bounced. +One sunny day, a cat named Spot went outside to play. Spot loved to find a nice warm spot to sit and watch the world. Today, he found a clear spot under a big tree. He set down in the soft grass and looked around. + +A little girl named Sue walked by and saw Spot. "Hi, Spot!" she said. "Can I sit with you?" Spot nodded his head, and Sue set down beside him. They both looked at the sky, the birds, and the bugs. + +As they sat, a butterfly came near them. Spot jumped up and tried to catch it. "Be nice, Spot," Sue said. But the butterfly flew away, and they both laughed. They spent the whole day playing together in their special spot. +One day, a little bird named Tim was flying high in the sky. He saw a box on the ground. He flew down to see what was in the box. Inside the box, Tim found some match sticks. Tim did not know what they were, but he thought they looked fun to play with. + +Tim took a match stick and rubbed it on the box. The match stick caught fire and made a bright light. Tim was scared and dropped the match stick on the ground. The fire started to grow bigger and bigger. Tim felt regret for playing with the match sticks. + +Tim flew high in the sky to find help. He saw a big elephant named Ella. Tim told Ella about the fire he made with the match sticks. Ella used her long trunk to spray water on the fire. The fire went away, and Tim was very happy. Tim learned not to play with things he did not know about. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. Tim saw a toy he really wanted. He pointed at it and said, "Mom, can I have that toy, please?" His mom looked at the toy and said, "Let's see if we have enough money." + +Tim's mom was very calm as she looked in her purse. She saw that she had some money, but she wasn't sure if it was enough. She told Tim, "I'm not sure if we have enough money. Let's ask the man at the store." + +When they got to the man at the store, Tim's mom asked, "How much is this toy?" The man said, "It costs ten." Tim's mom looked in her purse again and saw that she had ten! She gave the money to the man and he gave Tim the toy. Tim was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mom!" +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to sew with her mom. They would use colorful threads to make lovely clothes for her dolls. + +One day, Lucy found a box in her room. She was very curious. She asked her mom, "Can I open the box?" Her mom said, "Yes, Lucy, you can open it." Lucy opened the box and found many beautiful threads inside. She was so grateful for the surprise. + +Lucy and her mom started to sew new clothes for her dolls using the threads from the box. They made a pretty dress with blue and yellow threads. Lucy's dolls looked so nice in their new clothes. Lucy said, "Thank you, Mom, for helping me sew." Her mom smiled and hugged her. They were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a strong frog named Tom. Tom loved to splash in the water all day long. He had many friends who liked to play with him. They would jump and splash together in the pond. + +One day, a new friend named Lily came to the pond. Tom said, "Hi, Lily! Do you want to splash with us?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I would love to!" So, Tom, Lily, and their friends played and splashed in the water all day. + +At the end of the day, Tom and Lily sat on a big rock. They watched the sun go down. Tom said, "I love splashing with you, Lily." Lily said, "I love splashing with you too, Tom." They became best friends and splashed in the pond every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a modern house with his mom and dad. The house had big windows, and it was very bright inside. Tim liked to play on the floor with his toys. + +One day, Tim's mom was cleaning the floor. She asked Tim, "Can you help me clean the floor, please?" Tim wanted to help his mom, so he picked up a cloth and started to wipe the floor too. They worked together, and soon the floor was very clean. + +After they finished, Tim's mom said, "Thank you for helping me, Tim! You did a great job!" Tim felt very happy that he could help his mom. They sat on the clean floor and played with Tim's toys together. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat yummy food. One day, he saw a yummy cake on the table. It was so big and looked so good. Tim wanted to eat the cake all by himself. + +Tim tried to get the cake, but it was too high for him. He saw a tall figure, his big brother Tom. Tim asked, "Tom, can you help me get the cake?" Tom said, "No, Tim. That cake is for everyone. You should share it." Tim didn't want to share the cake. He wanted to succeed in getting it all to himself. + +So, Tim found a chair and climbed on it. He reached the cake and took a big bite. But then, the chair wobbled, and Tim fell down. The cake fell too and broke into pieces. Nobody could eat the yummy cake anymore. Tim was sad, and so were his family members. + +The moral of the story is: always share with others and listen to their advice. +Once upon a time, there was a big oak tree in a forest. It was a brilliant tree, and all the animals loved it. One day, a little squirrel and a small bird were playing near the oak tree. They were very happy and having fun. + +The little squirrel and the small bird found a big nut under the oak tree. They both wanted the nut for themselves. The squirrel said, "This nut is mine!" The bird said, "No, I saw it first!" They were both very upset and did not know what to do. + +The squirrel had an idea. He said, "Let's go ask the wise old owl who should get the nut." So, they went to the wise old owl who lived in the oak tree. The owl listened to their story and thought for a moment. Then, the owl said, "Why don't you share the nut? That way, you can both be happy." + +The little squirrel and the small bird liked the idea. They shared the nut and continued playing near the brilliant oak tree. From that day on, they became the best of friends and always shared everything they found in the forest. +One day, Tom and Tim went to play. Tom had a ball. They wanted to catch the ball. Tim said, "Let's play catch!" Tom said, "Okay!" + +They threw the ball to each other. Tim caught the ball and laughed. He told a joke. Tom was envious. He wanted to tell a joke too. Tom said, "Why did the dog sit in the shade? Because he did not want to be a hot dog!" They both laughed. + +They played and laughed all day. They were happy friends. Tom and Tim loved to catch the ball and tell jokes. +One day, a busy bird was flying in the sky. The bird had a pretty feather in its beak. The bird wanted to find a friend to play with. + +The bird saw a little boy on the ground. The boy was playing with a toy car. The bird flew down and said, "Hi! Do you want to play with me?" The boy looked at the bird and its pretty feather. He smiled and replied, "Yes! I would love to play with you!" + +The bird and the boy played all day. They ran, they jumped, and they laughed. The bird showed the boy its pretty feather. The boy was very happy to have a new friend. They had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, in a big, green park, there lived a little, yellow bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to speak and sing all day. He had many friends who liked to listen to his songs. + +One sunny day, Tweety felt hungry and wanted a snack. He saw a big, red apple on the ground. "Wow, what a yummy snack!" said Tweety. But, before he could take a bite, a small, green frog named Freddy hopped over to him. "Don't eat that apple, Tweety! It's foolish to eat things from the ground," Freddy said. + +Tweety listened to his friend and said, "Thank you, Freddy. Let's find a better snack together!" So, Tweety and Freddy went on a fun adventure to find a yummy snack. They found some tasty seeds and shared them. From that day on, they became best friends and always looked out for each other. +Once upon a time, in the sky, there was a big, bright star named Starry. Starry was very good at making things. One day, Starry wanted to create something new. So, Starry created a beautiful comet. The comet had a long, shiny tail that sparkled in the sky. + +Starry's friend, Moon, saw the comet and felt jealous. Moon wanted to create something too. Moon said to Starry, "I want to create something beautiful like your comet. Can you help me?" Starry smiled and said, "Of course, Moon! Let's create something together." + +Starry and Moon worked together to create a lovely rainbow. The rainbow had many colors and made the sky look even more pretty. Moon was happy and not jealous anymore. Starry and Moon became even better friends, and they loved to create beautiful things in the sky for everyone to see. +One day, a little dog named Spot went for a walk. He saw a big hole in the ground. It was an underground home for a tiny mouse named Sam. Spot was very curious and wanted to see inside. + +Spot said, "Hi, Sam! Can I visit your underground home?" Sam yawned and said, "Okay, but don't touch my food. It is all I have." Spot agreed and went inside the tiny home. But Spot saw a big, spoiled apple and he wanted to eat it. + +Spot ate the spoiled apple, even though Sam told him not to. Sam was upset and said, "You ate my food! Now I have nothing to eat." Spot felt bad and wanted to make it right. He said, "I will find you more food, Sam. I promise." + +Spot went outside and found lots of good food for Sam. He brought it all back to the underground home. Sam was happy again, and they became good friends. They learned to share and listen to each other. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the store with her mom. She saw a lot of candy on the shelves. She wanted some candy, but her mom said no. Lily did not understand why she could not have the candy. + +Lily asked her mom, "Why can't I have candy?" Her mom said, "You have been spoiled lately. You had candy yesterday. Too much candy is not good for you." Lily felt sad, but she knew her mom was right. + +On their way home, Lily's mom told her a secret. "If you are a good girl and help me with chores, maybe you can have some candy tomorrow." Lily smiled and promised to be a good girl. She understood that being spoiled was not good, and she needed to be patient for her candy. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy dog named Spot. Spot loved to deliver things to his friends. He would carry things in his mouth and run to his friends' houses. Spot always had a big smile on his face when he saw his friends. + +One day, Spot found a big ball. He wanted to play with the ball, but he did not know who it belonged to. Spot thought it would be fun to keep the ball for himself. But then he remembered how happy it made him to deliver things to his friends. + +Spot decided to find the owner of the ball. He asked his friends if the ball was theirs. After asking many friends, he finally found the owner. It was a little girl named Lily. Lily was so happy to see her ball again. She had been sad when she lost it. + +Spot felt good that he had returned the ball to Lily. He realized that it was better to help his friends than to keep things for himself. From that day on, Spot continued to deliver things to his friends with a big smile on his face. And everyone loved the hairy dog named Spot. + +The moral of the story is that it is better to help others than to keep things for ourselves. +One day, Tom and Amy were playing outside. They saw a big, dark cloud in the sky. They were scared and stared at it. The cloud got bigger and bigger. It looked like a tornado was coming. + +Tom said, "Amy, we should go inside the house now." Amy nodded and they both ran inside the house. They told their mom about the big cloud. Their mom was thoughtful and said, "It's okay, kids. We will be safe inside the house." + +The tornado came and went. Tom, Amy, and their mom stayed safe inside. They were happy that the tornado was gone. They went outside and saw that the sky was blue again. They played together and had a great day. +One day, a charming dog named Spot saw a big jet in the sky. He was very excited and shouted, "Wow! Look at that jet!" + +His friend, a little cat named Fluffy, looked up and saw the jet too. Fluffy shouted, "It's so big and fast!" + +Spot and Fluffy ran to tell their friends about the jet. They found their friend, a bird named Chirpy, and told him about the jet. Chirpy was very happy to hear about the jet and wanted to see it too. + +Chirpy, Spot, and Fluffy all looked up at the sky and saw the jet flying high above them. They all shouted together, "Wow! That jet is so cool!" + +The three friends had a fun day watching the jet and playing together. They were very happy to have shared the exciting moment with each other. +One day, a kind pupil named Tim went to the park to play. He saw his friend, Sue, and they decided to enjoy the swings together. They laughed and talked as they swung back and forth. + +Sue said, "I like to swing high!" Tim said, "Me too!" They tried to swing as high as they could. They had lots of fun together. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. + +But then, a big wind came. It blew so hard that Tim and Sue lost their grip on the swings. They fell off and landed on the ground. They both cried because it hurt. Their fun day at the park had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot liked to play in the yard. One day, Spot saw a big red ball in the yard. He wanted to take the ball and play with it. + +Spot ran to the ball and said, "Ball, let's play together!" The ball did not answer, but Spot did not mind. He took the ball and started to play. They had so much fun in the yard, running and jumping. + +But then, a naughty cat named Whiskers came to the yard. Whiskers wanted to take the ball too! Spot said, "No, Whiskers! This is my ball!" Whiskers did not listen and tried to take the ball away. Spot and Whiskers both pulled on the ball, but Spot was stronger. He kept the ball and Whiskers went away. Spot and the big red ball played in the yard happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with a big garden. One day, Lily felt bored. She did not know what to do. So, she went to the garden to play. + +In the garden, she saw a small bird. The bird was sad and crying. Lily wanted to help the bird. She gave the bird some food and water. The bird stopped crying and became happy. + +Lily played with the bird in the garden all day. They had fun together. The garden was no longer boring. Lily and the bird became best friends. They played in the garden every day, and they were never bored again. +Once upon a time, there was a large farm. On this farm, there were many animals and plants. One day, a little boy named Tim went to the farm with his mom. They wanted to pick some potatoes for dinner. + +Tim and his mom walked to the potato field. They saw many large potatoes in the ground. Tim's mom told him to kneel down and dig with his hands. Tim did as his mom said and found a big potato. He was very happy. + +They picked more potatoes and put them in a big bag. When they had enough, they went back home. Tim and his mom cooked the large potatoes for dinner. They had a yummy meal and a fun day at the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim was a successful bird who liked to wear a twig in his hair. One day, he met a big bird named Sam. + +Sam saw the twig in Tim's hair and asked, "Why do you wear a twig in your hair?" + +Tim said, "It makes me happy and helps me fly better." + +Sam liked the idea and wanted to try it too. He found a twig and put it in his hair. The two birds flew high in the sky, feeling happy and successful with their twigs. + +From that day on, Tim and Sam always wore twigs in their hair. They flew together and had lots of fun. They were the happiest birds in the sky. +Once upon a time, in a land full of snow, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily lived in a small igloo with her family. She loved playing in the snow and making new friends. + +One day, Lily saw a group of popular kids playing near her igloo. She wanted to join them, but she was shy. "Hi, can I play with you?" Lily asked. The popular kids looked at her and said, "Sure, you can play with us!" Lily was so happy. + +They played in the snow all day, making snowmen and having snowball fights. But then, Lily threw a snowball too hard and it hit one of the popular kids in the face. The kid started to cry. Lily felt regret for what she had done. She said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you." The popular kid smiled and said, "It's okay, let's keep playing." And they all played happily together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little orange fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim in the big blue sea. He had many friends, like a big whale, a tiny crab, and a funny starfish. + +One day, while Fin was swimming, he saw something new. It was a big, colorful umbrella floating on the water. Fin was curious and wanted to see what it was. He swam closer and closer to the umbrella. + +As Fin got near the umbrella, he saw a little girl sitting under it. She was eating a yummy ice cream cone. The little girl saw Fin and smiled. They became friends and played together all day. They splashed in the water and laughed. The orange fish and the little girl had so much fun under the big, colorful umbrella. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong lion named Leo. Leo had a club that he would carry everywhere he went. One day, Leo was walking in the forest when he saw a little mouse named Mimi. + +Mimi said, "Hi, Leo! Can I try to carry your club?" Leo laughed and said, "You are too small, Mimi. You can't carry my club." + +Mimi felt bad and walked away. Later, Leo got his club stuck in a hole. He tried to pull it out, but it was too tight. Mimi saw Leo and wanted to help. She said, "Leo, I can help you get your club out of the hole." + +Leo was surprised but let Mimi try. Mimi used her small size to go into the hole and push the club out. Leo was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mimi! I was wrong. You are small, but you can do big things." + +From that day on, Leo and Mimi became good friends. They learned that no one should be judged by their size, and everyone can help in their own way. The moral of the story is to never underestimate others and always be kind to everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was a very independent girl. She loved to do things by herself. One day, Lucy went to a restaurant with her mom and dad. They sat down and looked at the menu. + +Lucy saw many yummy things on the menu. She saw pizza, pasta, and ice cream. Lucy's mom asked her, "What do you want to eat, Lucy?" Lucy thought for a moment and said, "I want to choose by myself!" + +So, Lucy looked at the menu again. She thought about what she liked best. She chose pizza, because it was her favorite. Lucy's mom and dad were happy that she made her own choice. They ordered the pizza and enjoyed their meal together. + +After they finished eating, Lucy's mom said, "You did a great job choosing your food, Lucy!" Lucy smiled and felt proud of herself. She knew that being independent was a good thing. From that day on, Lucy always tried to make her own choices and be more independent. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a best friend named Tim. Lily and Tim loved to play in the park. One day, they found a magic tap in the park. This tap was very special because it was reliable. It always gave them cold water to drink. + +Lily said to Tim, "Let's pick some flowers and put them near the magic tap. That will make the park look pretty." Tim agreed, and they started to pick flowers. They did not know that picking flowers near the magic tap would make something magical happen. + +While they were picking flowers, a big butterfly came out of the tap. The butterfly was as big as a kite! Lily and Tim were so surprised. The butterfly said, "Thank you for picking flowers and making the park pretty. I am a magic butterfly, and I will grant you one wish." + +Lily and Tim looked at each other, thinking about what they should wish for. They decided to wish for a big playground in the park. The magic butterfly made their wish come true. A big playground appeared, and all the kids in the park came to play on it. + +From that day on, Lily and Tim always remembered the magic tap and the special day when they picked flowers. They knew that their reliable tap would always give them water and remind them of the magic butterfly and their wish that came true. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk. He saw a big hedge. Max wanted to see what was on the other side. He tried to jump over it, but he was too small. Max felt frustrated. + +Max met a friendly bird named Bella. Bella could fly over the hedge. Max asked Bella, "Can you help me see what's on the other side?" Bella said, "Yes, I can help you, Max." + +Bella flew over the hedge and told Max what she saw. She saw a big park where dogs and kids could play and enjoy. Max was very happy. With Bella's help, they found a way around the hedge. Max and Bella went to the park and had lots of fun. They enjoyed playing together. +One day, a cat and a dog had a fight. The cat was very flexible and could jump high. The dog was not flexible, but he was strong. They both wanted the same toy, and they did not want to share. + +The cat said, "I want the toy!" The dog said, "No, I want it!" They started to complain and fight over the toy. They pulled and pulled, but no one could get the toy. + +A little bird saw them fighting and said, "Stop! If you both share the toy, you can play together and have more fun!" The cat and the dog thought about it and decided to share the toy. They played together and had lots of fun. From that day on, they never fought again. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They needed to buy some food for dinner. Tim was very alert and stayed close to his mom's side as they walked through the store. He saw many colorful things on the shelves. + +At the store, Tim saw a toy he wanted. He asked his mom, "Can we buy this toy?" His mom said, "No, Tim. We need to save our money for important things like food." Tim was sad but he understood. + +On their way home, Tim saw a man who had no food. Tim asked his mom if they could help. His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim. We can share our food with him." They gave the man some of the food they bought. The man was very happy and thanked them. Tim felt good for helping someone else. The moral of the story is to always help others when you can and to remember that there are more important things than toys. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a weak old man. He had a big mirror. One day, the weak old man saw a cat outside. The cat was very cute. The old man wanted to play with the cat. + +The old man said to the cat, "Come here, cat! Let's play." The cat came to the old man. They played and had fun. They played with a ball. The cat would spring and catch the ball. + +The old man and the cat played near the big mirror. The old man threw the ball too hard. The cat tried to spring and catch the ball, but it missed. The ball hit the mirror. + +The mirror broke into many pieces. The weak old man and the cat got scared. They were sad because the mirror was broken. The old man could not fix the mirror. The cat ran away, and the old man was left all alone. The end. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a sleepy boy named Tim. He had a neighbor named Sam. They liked to play together. + +One sunny day, Tim went to Sam's house. He knocked on the door and said, "Sam, let's play outside!" Sam was sleepy too, but he agreed. They decided to take their toy cars and race them down the street. + +As they played, a big dog came running towards them. Tim and Sam were scared. Tim said, "Run, Sam, run!" They tried to run away, but the big dog was too fast. It took their toy cars and ran away. + +Tim and Sam were very sad. They went back to their homes, still sleepy and now without their toy cars. The big dog had ruined their fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white notebook that she loved very much. Lily would draw pictures and write simple words in her notebook every day. She always kept it with her. + +One day, Lily's friend, Tim, came over to play. They played with toys and had fun together. Then, Lily showed Tim her white notebook. She said, "Tim, look at my notebook. I draw and write in it. I trust you to be careful with it." + +Tim smiled and said, "I promise, Lily. I will be careful with your notebook." They took turns drawing pictures and writing words in the white notebook. They had a lot of fun together. + +As the day went on, it was time for Tim to go home. Lily put her white notebook away and said goodbye to her friend. She was happy that she could trust Tim with her special notebook. They both looked forward to playing together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little fairy named Lily. She lived in a small house in the forest. Lily had a best friend, a big dog named Max. They liked to play together every day. + +One day, Lily was very worried. She could not find Max anywhere. She looked in the trees, under the bushes, and near the river. But Max was not there. Lily said, "Oh no, where is my friend Max?" + +Lily decided to rush to her friend, the wise owl, for help. The wise owl told her, "Do not worry, Lily. I saw Max near the big tree." Lily thanked the wise owl and flew as fast as she could to the big tree. + +When Lily found Max, he was playing with a butterfly. She said, "Max, I was so worried about you!" Max wagged his tail and said, "I am sorry, Lily. I just wanted to play with the butterfly. I will stay close to you from now on." + +From that day on, Lily and Max played together every day, and they never got lost again. They were the best of friends, and they lived happily ever after in their little forest home. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a wealthy man named Tom. Tom had a big house near a river. He liked to go to the river to play with the water. + +One day, Tom met a little boy named Sam by the river. Sam was sad because he lost his toy boat in the river. Tom said, "Don't worry, Sam. I will buy you a new boat. Let's go to the store." Sam was happy and said, "Thank you, Tom!" + +At the store, Tom picked a big, nice boat for Sam. He gave money to the store man to pay for the boat. Sam was so happy with his new boat. They went back to the river and played with the boat. From that day on, Tom and Sam became good friends and played by the river every day. +One sunny day, Tim and his mom went to the park. Tim saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. + +"Mom, can I climb the tree?" Tim asked. + +Mom looked at the tree and said, "I recommend you put on your mittens first, so your hands stay safe." + +Tim put on his mittens and climbed the tree. He found a yummy apple on a branch. He picked it and climbed down to share it with his mom. + +They sat on the grass and ate the yummy apple together. Tim was happy he wore his mittens and listened to his mom. They had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a popular sunflower named Sunny. Sunny lived in a big garden with many other flowers. Sunny was very happy because he had many friends. + +One day, the sun came out and made the garden very warm. Sunny and his friends started to grow bigger. Sunny's friends said, "Wow, Sunny, you increase so fast!" Sunny was very proud of how tall he was getting. + +As the days went by, Sunny grew taller and taller. He became the tallest sunflower in the garden. All the other flowers looked up to him. Sunny was a very popular sunflower, and everyone loved him. +One day, a little boy named Tim went outside to play. The sun was shining, and the air was warm. Tim saw a big, heavy rock on the ground. He tried to lift it, but it was too heavy for him. "What can I do with this heavy rock?" he thought. + +Just then, his friend Sue came over. "Hi, Tim!" she said. "What are you doing?" Tim told her about the heavy rock and how he could not lift it. Sue had an idea. "Let's do a spark!" she said. "A spark will help us move the heavy rock." + +Tim and Sue found two small rocks and hit them together. They did it over and over until they made a spark. The spark made a tiny fire. They were so happy! Tim and Sue used a stick to push the heavy rock near the fire. The fire made the rock warm and not so heavy. + +Together, Tim and Sue lifted the heavy rock with the stick. They were so proud of what they did. They played with the rock all day, making new games and having fun. And they knew that with a little spark and teamwork, they could do anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a toy made of plastic. It was a big, green dinosaur. Tim loved his dinosaur very much. He would play with it every day. + +One day, Tim was feeling sad because he had fallen and hurt his knee. His mom saw him crying and came to comfort him. She said, "Don't worry, Tim. You are a healthy boy and your knee will get better soon." + +Tim stopped crying and hugged his plastic dinosaur. He said to the dinosaur, "You make me feel better, too." The dinosaur seemed to smile at Tim. They played together all day, and soon Tim's knee felt better. + +From that day on, Tim knew that he could always count on his mom and his plastic dinosaur to help him feel better when he was sad or hurt. They were the best friends a little boy could have. And Tim grew up to be a strong, healthy, and happy boy. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a funny little boy named Tom. Tom had a toy spear that he loved to play with all day. He would run around the village and pretend to be a brave knight. + +One day, Tom decided to complete a big task. He wanted to find the biggest tree in the forest and touch it with his spear. So, Tom went on a journey with his toy spear in hand. He walked and walked until he found the biggest tree he had ever seen. + +Tom was so happy that he danced around the tree with his spear. He touched the tree with his toy spear and felt like a true knight. Tom ran back to the village to tell everyone about his adventure. All the people laughed and clapped for Tom, the funny little knight with the toy spear. +One day, a little dog named Max went to play outside. Max was very alert and saw a big mud puddle. He thought it would be fun to jump in it. So, Max jumped high and landed in the mud with a big splash! Max was very dirty now. + +Max's friend, a cat named Luna, saw him and said, "Max, you are so dirty! You need to wash up before you go home." Max agreed and they went to find some water to wash in. They found a small pool of water and Max washed off all the mud. + +After Max was clean, Luna said, "Let's have some cream as a treat!" They went to Luna's house and had a big bowl of cream. Max was happy he had washed up and could enjoy the cream. He knew next time he played in the mud, he would need to wash up again. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird who woke up early in the morning. The bird liked to make a nest in a tree. He gathered some small sticks and made a cozy home. The bird was happy and chirped a song. The morning was beautiful and the sun was shining. The small bird enjoyed his new home and felt safe. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They loved to play together and have fun. One day, they had a difficult time deciding what game to play. They both wanted to play different things, and it made them sad. + +Then, they had an idea. They decided to unite their ideas and make a new game that they both would like. They worked together and had so much fun. + +After they finished playing, they sat down to rest. The first friend noticed a newspaper on the ground. They picked it up and looked at the pictures. The second friend asked what it was, and the first friend explained that it was a newspaper. + +They looked at it together and talked about the pictures. They were happy that they could unite and make a new game, and also learn something new from the newspaper. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a lizard on the ground. The lizard was green and had a long tail. Lily thought the lizard looked funny. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called her for dinner. She said, "Hurry up, Lily! Dinner is ready!" Lily ran inside because she was hungry. Her mom had made her favorite food, spaghetti. Lily took a big bite and said, "Mmm, this spaghetti is delicious!" + +After dinner, Lily went back outside to play. She looked for the lizard, but it was gone. Lily hoped the lizard was okay and not scared. She decided to leave some food outside for the lizard, just in case it came back. Lily felt happy knowing she could help the little lizard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a farm with many animals, like cows, pigs, and horses. One day, she went to the barn to get some hay for the animals. The hay was very dry and scratchy. + +As she was walking back to the farm, she saw a shiny penny on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! I found a shiny penny!" she exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's an original penny. It's very special." Lily was so happy to have found something special. She ran back to the barn to tell her animals about her shiny penny. "Look, everyone! I found a shiny penny!" she said. + +The animals all gathered around to see the penny. They were very impressed. "Wow, Lily! That penny shines so bright!" said the horse. Lily smiled and felt proud to have found something so special. From that day on, she kept the shiny penny in her pocket and it always reminded her of the original hay on her farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up. One day, Lily put on a princess costume, but she didn't like it. "This costume is boring," she said to her mom. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise outside. She looked out the window and saw a big, scary dragon! "Oh no!" cried Lily. "We have to escape!" + +Lily and her mom ran out of the house and into the street. They saw all their neighbors running too. "What's going on?" asked Lily. + +"There's a dragon attacking the town!" said a neighbor. "We have to hide!" + +Lily thought quickly. She remembered her princess costume and put it back on. "I know how to save us!" she said. She ran up to the dragon and said, "Mr. Dragon, I am Princess Lily. Please don't hurt us!" + +The dragon was so surprised that he stopped attacking. "Oh, Princess Lily," he said. "I'm sorry for scaring you. I just wanted to play." Lily and the dragon became friends and everyone in the town was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a big, scary lion. He was very rough and had sharp teeth. One day, a little girl went to the forest to pick some flowers. She saw the lion and got scared. The lion roared loudly and started to chase her. + +The little girl ran as fast as she could, but the lion was very fast. Suddenly, she tripped and fell down. The lion was getting closer and closer. The little girl closed her eyes and waited for the lion to touch her. + +But then, something amazing happened. A kind monkey appeared and scared the lion away. The little girl was safe! The monkey told her that it's not nice to scare people and animals. The little girl learned that it's important to be kind to others and not to be rough or scary. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his ball. He would bounce it up and down, up and down. One day, a big wind came and Timmy's ball got caught in a hurricane. The hurricane was very strong and it blew everything away. Timmy was very scared. He thought he would never see his ball again. But then, something extraordinary happened! The wind blew his ball back to him. Timmy was so happy that he hugged his ball tightly. From that day on, Timmy never played with his ball near a hurricane again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint with her mommy. One day, Lily painted a picture of a flower. Her mommy said, "Wow, that's an original painting, Lily!" Lily smiled and felt proud. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. They saw a man waving at them. "Hello!" he said. Lily and her mommy waved back. The man had a big bag with him. "What's in the bag?" asked Lily. "It's full of paints and brushes," said the man. "Would you like to paint with me?" Lily nodded her head excitedly. + +Together, they painted a beautiful picture of the park. Lily showed the man her original flower painting. "That's amazing, Lily!" said the man. Lily felt happy and proud once again. She knew she would always love to paint. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys. Timmy said, "Okay, Mommy, I will make it tidy." Timmy put all his cars in a box and closed it with a zipper. + +After cleaning up, Timmy wanted to play with his cars again. He asked his mom if he could play outside. His mom said, "Yes, but be careful and don't speed." Timmy promised his mom he wouldn't speed. + +Timmy went outside and played with his cars. He went down a hill and his car started to speed. Timmy tried to stop it, but he couldn't. His car crashed into a tree and broke. Timmy was sad and said, "Mommy, my car is broken." His mom said, "I told you not to speed." Timmy learned his lesson and promised to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys every day. One day, she found a box of toys that she had forgotten about. She was happy to see them again because they brought back good memories. + +Lily started to play with the toys, but she noticed that one of them was missing. It was her favorite toy, a teddy bear. She looked everywhere for it, but it was not available. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +The next morning, Lily woke up and saw her teddy bear on the bed. She was so happy and wondered how it got there. Then, she remembered that her mom had found it under the couch. She was relieved and her spirits began to rise. From that day on, she made sure to always keep her favorite toy close by. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside, but one day she tripped and hurt her toe. It made her very sad and she cried a lot. Her mom came to see what was wrong and saw that Lily's toe was broken. She took her to the doctor who was able to repair her toe and make it all better. + +Lily was very happy that her toe was fixed and she could run again. But then, she accidentally broke her favorite toy and became very angry. Her mom told her that it was okay and they could try to repair the toy together. They got some glue and worked on it until it was good as new. Lily felt much better and learned that sometimes things can be fixed when they are broken. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together and have fun. One day, they decided to race to see who was faster. Timmy was very fast, but Tommy was tough and didn't give up easily. + +After the race, they decided to play a quiz game. The quiz was tough, but they tried their best to answer the questions. They laughed and had fun, even if they didn't know all the answers. + +At the end of the day, Timmy and Tommy realized that it didn't matter who won the race or the quiz. What mattered was that they had fun and enjoyed each other's company. They hugged and promised to play again soon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kid who loved to play with his toys. He had a big box full of toys that he played with every day. One day, he saw a gloomy kid who didn't have any toys to play with. The kid felt sad for the gloomy kid and decided to share his toys with him. + +The two kids played together happily for hours. But then, the kid saw that the gloomy kid had a toy that he really wanted. He thought about taking it, but he knew it wouldn't be fair to the gloomy kid. Instead, he asked if they could trade toys. The gloomy kid agreed and they both went home with a new toy to play with. + +The kid felt happy that he made a new friend and learned that it's always better to share than to take. He realized that cutting someone else's happiness for his own gain is not the right thing to do. From that day on, he made sure to always share with others and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, when they were playing hide and seek, Lily found a bar of soap hidden behind a tree. She thought it was very funny and showed it to her friends. But then, they saw a little bird who was stuck in a bush. They didn't know what to do, so Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's save the bird with the soap!" They rubbed the soap on the bird's feathers and it was able to fly away. Lily felt very happy that they were able to help the bird. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. He had a toy automobile that he would push around the house and make vroom-vroom sounds. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park. Timmy was so grateful to be outside and play in the sunshine. He brought his toy automobile with him and played with it on the grass. + +As Timmy was playing, he saw a little girl who didn't have any toys to play with. Timmy felt sad for her, so he shared his toy automobile with her. The little girl was so happy and grateful to have a toy to play with. + +From that day on, Timmy and the little girl became friends and would play together every time they went to the park. Timmy was grateful to have a new friend to play with and share his toys with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the store with her mom. While they were walking around, Lily saw a toy she really wanted. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said no because they didn't have enough money. + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a little boy who looked frightened. He was lost and didn't know where his mom was. Lily's mom helped the boy find his mom, and they were very happy. Lily realized that helping others is more important than getting a toy. + +Later that night, Lily was very tired and yawned a lot. Her mom told her that when you do good things for others, it makes you feel happy and sleepy. Lily fell asleep with a smile on her face, knowing that she did the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, Lily was scared of the dark and wanted to find her flashlight. She looked for it in her toy box, but it wasn't there. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, where is my flashlight?" Her mom replied, "I think it's in the drawer. Can you open it?" + +Lily went to the drawer and tried to open it, but it was stuck. She felt frustrated and said, "It won't open, Mommy." Her mom came over and helped her open the drawer. Inside, they found Lily's flashlight. She was so happy and hugged her mom. From that night on, Lily wasn't scared of the dark anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Freddy. Freddy was very restless and couldn't decide what to do. He hopped around his swamp, but nothing seemed to make him happy. + +One day, Freddy met a wise old turtle named Timmy. Timmy asked Freddy, "What's the matter, little frog?" Freddy replied, "I don't know what to do. I'm so restless!" Timmy smiled and said, "Well, why don't you take a swim in the cool water? It always helps me when I can't decide." + +Freddy thought about it and decided to take Timmy's advice. He hopped into the swamp and swam around. Suddenly, he saw a beautiful butterfly flying near him. Freddy was so happy and decided to follow the butterfly. As he followed the butterfly, he found a big lily pad to rest on. Freddy was so happy he had decided to take a swim and follow the butterfly. He knew he would have never found the lily pad if he hadn't listened to Timmy's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet was very lonely because all his bird friends were busy with their families. One day, Tweet heard beautiful singing coming from a big building. It was an opera! Tweet had never heard such lovely singing before. + +Tweet decided to fly closer to the building to hear the singing better. When he got closer, he saw a big machine with a long stick. A man was holding the stick and pointing it at the people singing. Tweet didn't know what it was, but he thought it was interesting. + +The next day, Tweet flew back to the opera. He saw the man with the stick again. This time, the man was holding a small box with buttons. He pressed a button and the singing started again. Tweet realized that the man was recording the opera! He was making a copy of the singing so he could listen to it later. + +From that day on, Tweet would visit the opera every day to hear the beautiful singing. He knew that even if he was feeling lonely, he could always go to the opera and listen to the recorded singing. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very quiet and shy. She lived in a big forest with many other animals. One day, Ellie went for a walk in the forest. Suddenly, she saw a little bird sitting on a tree. The bird said, "Hi Ellie, what are you doing?" Ellie replied, "Just going for a walk." The bird asked, "Why are you so quiet?" Ellie said, "I don't want to scare anyone." + +As Ellie continued her walk, she saw a group of monkeys playing in the trees. They were making a lot of noise. Ellie thought to herself, "I wish they could be quiet like me." Suddenly, something happened! One of the monkeys fell from the tree and hurt his leg. Ellie quickly went over to help. She asked the other monkeys to be quiet so they wouldn't scare the injured monkey. They listened to Ellie and were very quiet. + +Ellie helped the monkey and made sure he was okay. The monkey said, "Thank you, Ellie. You are a kind elephant." Ellie smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm happy I could help." From that day on, the monkeys tried to be more quiet like Ellie. They learned that being quiet can be helpful sometimes. And Ellie learned that sometimes it's okay to make a little noise, especially when you're helping someone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max loved to play outside and kick his ball around. One day, Max was playing in the park when he heard a strange noise. He looked around but everything was silent. Suddenly, Max saw a beautiful butterfly. It was so attractive with its bright colors and fluttering wings. Max wanted to catch it, but he knew he had to be very gentle. So, he slowly approached the butterfly and tried to catch it, but he accidentally kicked his ball and scared the butterfly away. Max felt sad, but he learned that sometimes it's better to enjoy the silence and admire the beauty around us. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved Tuesdays because that was the day his grandma came to visit him. She was always so helpful and kind. + +One Tuesday, Timmy and his grandma were playing with his toys when Timmy's little sister came in and wanted to play too. But Timmy didn't want to share his toys and said, "No, I don't want you to play with my toys." + +His grandma saw that Timmy's sister was sad and said, "Timmy, it's important to share and be kind to others. Let's all play together and have fun." Timmy thought about what his grandma said and decided to spend the rest of the day playing with his sister and sharing his toys. + +In the end, Timmy realized that sharing was fun and it made his sister happy. He thanked his grandma for being so helpful and teaching him an important lesson. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always share and be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to make a special surprise for her mommy's birthday. So, she asked her daddy to help her prepare a yummy cake. + +They went to the store and bought all the ingredients they needed. Lily's daddy helped her mix the batter and pour it into a tray. Then, they put it in the oven to bake. + +When the cake was ready, they took it out of the oven and let it cool down. Lily decorated it with frosting and sprinkles. It looked so pretty and tasted so good! + +On her mommy's birthday, Lily gifted her the cake. Her mommy was so happy and proud of her little girl. From that day on, Lily loved to prepare special treats for her family. +Once upon a time, there was a duck who lived by a pond. The duck was very restless and couldn't sleep at night. One day, the duck met a frog who was hopping around the pond. + +"Hello, frog! Can you help me?" asked the duck. "I can't sleep at night because I'm so restless." + +"Of course, I can help you," said the frog. "Why don't you take a swim in the pond? It always helps me relax." + +So the duck took a swim in the pond and felt much better. "Thank you, frog! You're a good friend," said the duck. + +From that day on, the duck would take a swim in the pond every night before bed. And the frog was happy to help his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends saw a scary spider on the ground. They didn't know what to do. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, pointed at the spider and said, "Look, it's scary!" Lily didn't like spiders, but she wanted to be brave. She shrugged her shoulders and said, "It's okay, let's go play on the swings instead." + +As they were swinging, Lily's other friend, Sarah, asked, "Why aren't you scared of spiders, Lily?" Lily replied, "I don't know, I just don't like them. But it's better to play than be scared." And so, they continued to swing and have fun in the park, forgetting all about the scary spider. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a friend named Teddy who he loved to play with. One day, Timmy and Teddy went to the park to play on the swings and slide. They were having so much fun until they saw a big dog. The dog was barking and Timmy got scared. + +Teddy said, "Don't be scared, Timmy. Let's relax and watch the dog from far away." So, they sat on a bench and watched the dog. After a while, the dog went away and Timmy wasn't scared anymore. + +Later that day, Timmy and Teddy went home. Timmy's mom asked him how his day was and he said, "It was great! I played with my friend Teddy and we saw a big dog. But Teddy helped me relax and not be scared." + +The next day, Timmy went to the park alone. He saw the big dog again and got scared. He remembered what Teddy said and tried to relax, but the dog came closer and closer. Suddenly, the dog bit Timmy and he had to go to the hospital. + +Timmy learned that it's always good to have a friend like Teddy who can help you relax and not be scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress with a patch on it. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw a butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily saw a dog and wanted to pet it, but the dog was not obedient and ran away. She then saw a ball and tried to catch it, but it bounced away. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise and saw a big truck coming towards her. She tried to run, but it was too late. The truck hit her and she fell down. Sadly, Lily did not get up again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Lily woke up early and saw that it was very icy outside. She put on her warm coat and stepped outside to play. + +Lily's feet slipped on the icy ground, but she didn't fall. She took small steps and walked carefully. She made a snowman and threw snowballs at it. She had so much fun playing in the icy snow. + +After a while, Lily's mom called her inside for some hot cocoa. Lily stepped inside, feeling happy and warm. She drank her cocoa and snuggled up with her favorite blanket. She felt so cozy and happy, she fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat her food on a pretty dish with flowers on it. But one day, her mommy gave her a dish that was not so pretty. It was old and dirty. Lily said, "Mommy, this dish is bad. Can I have a pretty one?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, you can ask Daddy to buy you a new one." So, Lily went to Daddy and asked him, "Can you buy me a new dish? The one I have is bad." Daddy said, "Of course, let's go to the store and pick out a pretty one for you." + +Lily was so happy when she got her new dish. She ate all her food on it and it made her feel special. From that day on, Lily always asked for what she wanted and got things that made her happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a playful dog named Max. Max loved to run around and play with his toys. One day, Max's owner brought home a big jar of olives. Max had never seen olives before and was curious. He sniffed the jar and tried to lick it, but his owner told him not to. + +Max's owner went to the kitchen to make a snack with the olives, but Max wanted to play. He started barking and jumping around, trying to get his owner's attention. When his owner didn't pay attention to him, Max started to yell. "Woof woof! Play with me!" he barked. + +His owner turned around and saw that Max was upset. "What's wrong, Max?" she asked. "I want to play, not watch you eat olives!" Max replied. His owner smiled and put down the jar of olives. "Okay, let's play fetch!" she said. + +Max was happy again and they played together for hours. From then on, Max knew that if he ever wanted to play, he just had to bark and his owner would listen. And he never did get to taste those olives. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Pip. Pip was very tired and wanted to sleep. But suddenly, a loud noise woke him up. It was a cat! + +Pip was scared and tried to fly away, but he couldn't because he was stuck on a scale. "Help! Help!" Pip cried. + +A little girl heard Pip's cries and came to help. She saw that Pip was helpless and gently removed the scale from his foot. "There, there little birdie. You're safe now," she said. + +Pip was so grateful and said, "Thank you, thank you. You saved me!" The little girl smiled and said, "You're welcome. Now go back to sleep, little birdie." And with that, Pip closed his eyes and fell back asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a big, chubby cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to eat fish and sleep all day. One day, Fluffy's owner took him to the vet to check his weight on a scale. The vet said, "Fluffy is too chubby. He needs to eat less." + +Fluffy was angry and said, "I hate the vet! I love to eat fish and sleep all day. Why can't I be chubby?" His owner replied, "Being chubby is not healthy, Fluffy. You need to eat less and play more." Fluffy didn't want to listen and continued to eat as much as he wanted. + +One day, Fluffy got sick because he ate too much. He realized that his owner was right and he needed to eat less and play more. From that day on, Fluffy became a healthy and happy cat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the garden. She liked to dig in the soil and find worms. One day, she found an unusual seed while playing. She decided to plant it in the soil and wait to see what would grow. + +Days passed and nothing happened. Lily was sad, but her mother told her to be patient and wait for the seed to settle in the soil. Finally, one morning, Lily woke up to find a beautiful flower had bloomed. It was the most unusual flower she had ever seen. She was so happy that she danced around the garden, feeling proud of her little plant. +Once upon a time, there was a brown dog. He liked to run and play in the park. One day, he saw a gray cat. The cat said, "Hello, dog!" The dog was happy and replied, "Hello, cat!" + +The dog and the cat became friends and played together every day. But one day, the cat got sick and had to go to the vet. The dog waited for the cat to come back, but the cat never returned. + +The dog was sad and missed his friend. He went to the vet and asked where the cat was. The vet replied, "I'm sorry, but the cat passed away." The dog was heartbroken and never played in the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to fly around and look for food to eat. One day, Tweet saw a big, mean cat named Fluffy. Fluffy looked like he wanted to eat Tweet for his lunch. + +But Tweet remembered something his mommy had told him. She said that if he was ever in danger, he should try to find a place to hide. So Tweet flew quickly to a nearby tree and hid behind some leaves. + +Fluffy searched and searched for Tweet, but he couldn't find him. Finally, he gave up and went away. Tweet felt relieved and happy that he had escaped the threat of the stupid cat. From that day on, Tweet was always careful to watch out for danger and to feed himself well so he could fly away quickly if he needed to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big closet in her room where she kept all her clothes and toys. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going on a trip to the beach. Lily was very excited and wanted to pack her things, but her mom said they had to first unpack her closet to find her beach clothes. + +Lily helped her mom unpack the closet and they found all her summer clothes. Lily's mom told her how important it is to have a reliable suitcase to pack all her things for the trip. Lily didn't know what reliable meant, but her mom explained that it means something that you can always count on and won't break easily. + +Lily and her mom packed their suitcases and went on their trip to the beach. They had a lot of fun playing in the sand and swimming in the ocean. When they came back home, Lily helped her mom pack away all her beach clothes and toys back in her closet. She was happy to have a reliable suitcase for all her future trips. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance to jazz music. One day, she asked her mommy, "Can we create a lovely dance together?" + +Mommy replied, "Of course, my dear! Let's put on some jazz music and move our feet to the beat." + +Lily and her mommy danced and twirled around the room, creating a beautiful dance together. Lily giggled and said, "This is so much fun! I love dancing with you, mommy." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Me too, sweetie. You have such a lovely rhythm." + +Lily felt happy and proud to have created something special with her mommy. From that day on, they danced to jazz music together every chance they got. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect seashells on the beach. Every day, she would walk along the shore and pick up all the pretty shells she could find. + +One day, Lily found a big anchor on the beach. It was very heavy and important because it helped boats stay in one place. Lily was so happy to find it and wanted to keep it with her collection of seashells. + +As she walked home with her collection, Lily realized that the anchor was too big and heavy to carry. She was sad that she couldn't add it to her collection, but she knew it was important to leave it on the beach for the boats to use. So, Lily said goodbye to the anchor and went home with her seashells, feeling proud of her collection. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy car. One day, she saw her friend Jack and said, "Hi Jack! Look at my car spin!" Jack smiled and said, "Wow! That's cool!" + +Then, Lily's mom called her for lunch. She took a big bite of her sandwich and felt uncomfortable. She said, "Mom, my mouth feels yucky." Her mom gave her a glass of water and said, "Maybe you ate too fast. Take it slow, okay?" + +Lily nodded and took a sip of water. She felt better and said, "Thanks, Mom." Jack came over and asked, "Want to play outside?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, let's spin in circles!" They laughed and spun around until they got dizzy. It was a fun day for Lily and Jack. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat lots of food, especially candy and cookies. His mom always told him to eat healthy food, but Timmy didn't listen. + +One day, Timmy got a tummy ache and felt very sick. His mom asked him what happened and Timmy said he ate too much candy. His mom was worried and told him that eating too much junk food can make him suffer. + +Timmy learned his lesson and started to eat more fruits and vegetables. He felt better and didn't want to suffer anymore. His mom was happy and proud of him for making a healthy choice. The moral of the story is to eat healthy food and not to eat too much junk food, or else you might suffer. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the sun with her toys. One day, she saw a lizard crawling on the ground. The lizard was green and had a long tail. Lily was enthusiastic and wanted to catch the lizard. She tried to grab it with her hands, but the lizard ran away. + +Later that day, Lily's mom made her a popsicle. Lily was so happy and ate it very fast. But then, she accidentally dropped the popsicle on the ground. The popsicle started to melt and freeze on the hot ground. Lily saw the frozen popsicle and thought it looked like a little ice castle. She touched it with her finger, and it was very cold. She thought it was like the lizard, because it was also cold-blooded. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a modern house with her mommy and daddy. They had a big kitchen with a shiny fridge and a stove that beeped when it got hot. + +One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help make cookies in the kitchen. Lily was so excited to help! She talked to her mommy about all the different kinds of cookies they could make. + +As they mixed the dough and put it in the oven, Lily's mommy told her a secret. "We're making these cookies for Grandma's birthday tomorrow," she whispered. Lily smiled, happy to have a special secret with her mommy. + +The next day, when they arrived at Grandma's house, Lily proudly presented the cookies they made in the modern kitchen. "These are for you, Grandma!" she exclaimed. Grandma was so happy and gave Lily a big hug. Lily felt proud and happy for helping make Grandma's birthday special. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he decided to make a car that could move really fast. He used a box and some wheels to make it. + +Timmy's friend, Sally, came over to play. She saw the car and said, "Wow, that looks like a missile!" Timmy laughed and said, "It's not a missile, it's just a car." + +Later that day, Timmy and Sally were playing with the car outside. Timmy was driving it very fast and wasn't being thoughtful. The car went too far and hit a tree. The car broke and Timmy was sad. Sally said, "Don't worry, we can make another car." But Timmy missed his old car and wished he had been more careful. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Bun. Bun liked to hop around and eat carrots. One day, Bun hopped into a cage and got stuck. The cage was called a cell. Bun was scared and wanted to go home. + +Luckily, a kind girl named Lily found Bun and set him free. Bun was so happy to be out of the cell and back in the grass. He thanked Lily for being honest and helping him. + +From that day on, Bun settled into his burrow at night feeling safe and grateful for his new friend Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the dirt with her shovel and pail. She would use her shovel to dig in the soil and find worms to play with. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to help plant some flowers in the garden. Lily was so excited to use her shovel to dig holes in the warm soil. She carefully placed the flowers in the holes and covered them up with soil. + +As the days went by, Lily watched the flowers grow bigger and bigger. She was so happy to see how her hard work paid off. Every day, she would go outside to check on her flowers and feel the warm soil on her hands. + +From then on, Lily loved to use her shovel to help her mom in the garden. She knew that with a little bit of hard work and warm soil, anything was possible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved her bed very much. Every night, she would snuggle up in her cozy bed with her favorite teddy bear and fall asleep. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going on a trip to the beach. Lily was so excited she couldn't stop jumping up and down! + +But when they got to the hotel, Lily realized she had forgotten her teddy bear at home. She felt miserable without it. Her mom tried to cheer her up by telling her they could buy a new one at the gift shop. But Lily didn't want a new teddy bear, she wanted her old one. + +That night, Lily went to bed feeling sad and lonely without her teddy bear. But as she closed her eyes, she felt something soft and familiar snuggle up next to her. It was her old teddy bear! Her mom had secretly packed it in her suitcase. Lily was so happy and excited, she hugged her teddy bear tightly and fell right asleep. From then on, she knew that no matter where she went, her bed and her teddy bear would always be there to make her feel happy and cozy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big bag that she carried everywhere she went. One day, Lily was very hungry and decided to go to the park to eat her snack. When she got there, she saw her friends playing on the swings. They waved to her and she waved back. + +Lily sat down on a bench and took out her sandwich from her bag. She was so hungry that she ate it all up in no time. After she finished, she saw a little bird flying around. She smiled and shared some of her crumbs with the bird. The bird was happy and flew away. + +Lily felt happy too because she made a new friend. She put her empty bag back on her shoulder and ran to join her friends on the swings. They played together until it was time to go home. When Lily got home, she hugged her mom and told her all about her fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to buy a toy from the shop. She went with her mom to the shop. They found the toy, but it was too expensive. Lily's mom said they could not buy it. Lily was upset and cried. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a bottle of water. She had an idea. She asked her mom if she could spray the water on the toy. Her mom said yes. Lily sprayed the water on the toy and it got wet. The shopkeeper saw what happened and got upset. But then he saw that the toy was not damaged. He smiled and said it was okay. He gave the toy to Lily for free. Lily was happy and hugged her mom. They went home with the toy and Lily played with it all day. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and laugh with her friends. One day, her mommy took her to the market to buy some fruits and vegetables. Lily saw many colorful things there and she was very excited. + +But, there was a long line and Lily had to be patient. She waited and waited, but she didn't get bored because she saw many people and animals. Suddenly, a funny clown appeared and started to juggle. All the children laughed and Lily laughed too. + +Finally, it was Lily's turn to buy the fruits and vegetables. She was happy and proud to help her mommy. They went back home with their bags full of healthy food. Lily was tired but she was also very happy. She fell asleep with a big smile on her face, dreaming about the funny clown at the market. +Once upon a time, there was a kind kid named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and share them with his friends. One day, Timmy had an idea. He wanted to sell his toys to help his family. Timmy was very thoughtful and knew his family needed the money. + +So, Timmy set up a little table outside his house and put his toys on it. His friends came by and saw the toys. They were happy to buy them from Timmy. Timmy was happy too because he knew he was helping his family. + +The day went by and Timmy sold all his toys. He had a lot of money now. He ran inside to give the money to his mom. She was very happy and proud of Timmy. From that day on, Timmy knew that being thoughtful and helpful could make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a smooth, brown squirrel named Sam. Sam lived in a big tree in a pretty park. Every day, Sam would play with his friends, the birds and the bugs. They all loved to play hide and seek. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the park. She saw Sam and said, "Hi, squirrel! Can I play with you?" Sam was happy to have a new friend, so they played together all day. They played hide and seek and tag, and they had so much fun. + +The next day, Sam was sad because Lily wasn't at the park. He didn't know where she was. But then, he saw a big, shiny nut on the ground. Sam knew that Lily must have left it for him. He picked up the nut and hid it in his tree. + +When Lily came back to the park, Sam showed her the big, shiny nut. Lily smiled and said, "I knew you would love it, Sam!" From that day on, Sam and Lily were the best of friends, and they played together in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl named Lucy. She had a big love for her family and her toy phone. One day, she decided to play with her toy phone and call her friends. + +Lucy picked up the toy phone and said, "Ring, ring!" She pretended to talk to her friend, Tim. "Hi, Tim! I love to play with you. Let's go to the park and have fun!" Tim said, "Yes, Lucy! I love to play with you too. Let's go!" + +So, Lucy and Tim went to the park. They played on the swings, the slide, and the see-saw. They had so much fun together. After playing, they sat down to eat some sweet apples that Lucy's mom had packed for them. + +As they ate, Lucy said, "Tim, I am so happy we are friends. I love spending time with you." Tim smiled and said, "Me too, Lucy. You are a sweet friend, and I love spending time with you too." + +At the end of the day, Lucy and Tim went home, tired but happy. They knew that their love for each other made their days even more fun and sweet. +Once upon a time, there was a big owl. The owl lived in a tree. The owl was very good at catching food. The other animals said the owl was successful. + +One day, the owl saw a soft spot to lay. The owl lay down and went to sleep. The owl had a nice dream about flying high in the sky. + +When the owl woke up, it was night time. The owl flew around and found more food. All the other animals saw the owl and clapped. The owl was happy and went back to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a big landscape with many trees and flowers. In this landscape, there was a little, independent bird named Bobo. Bobo liked to fly around and sing happy songs. He had many friends who lived with him in the landscape. + +One day, a naughty squirrel came and tried to steal Bobo's food. Bobo saw the squirrel and felt sad. He did not want to lose his food, but he did not want to fight either. So, Bobo thought of a plan to teach the squirrel a lesson. + +Bobo went to his friends and asked for help. They all worked together and made a trap for the naughty squirrel. When the squirrel came to steal again, he fell into the trap. Bobo and his friends told the squirrel that stealing is wrong, and he should ask for help instead. The squirrel said sorry and promised not to steal again. From that day on, the squirrel became a good friend to Bobo and his friends. They all lived happily in the landscape, sharing their food and playing together. + +The moral of the story is that stealing is wrong and working together can solve problems. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy gear. The gear was big and red. It was very useful. Tim could make it fit with other toys to build fun things. + +One day, Tim saw a big box. He thought, "I can make a car with my gear and this box." So, he put the gear inside the box. He made the gear fit with the box. Now, Tim had a car to play with. + +Tim played with his new car all day. He was very happy. He knew his gear was useful. It helped him make a fun toy. Tim loved his gear and his new car. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy bow and arrow. He would shoot the arrow up in the sky and watch it come back down. One day, the wind was harsh and blew the arrow far away. + +Tim went to look for his arrow. He looked under a big tree, but it did not fit there. He looked in a small hole, but it did not fit there either. Tim was sad and missed his arrow very much. + +Then, Tim saw his friend, the bird. The bird had found the arrow and brought it back to Tim. Tim was so happy! Now, he could play with his bow and arrow again. He thanked the bird and they played together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a generous girl named Lily. She liked to help her friends and share her toys. One day, Lily found a big jug in her yard. The jug was closed, but she wanted to see what was inside. + +Lily tried to open the jug. She pulled and pulled, but it was too hard. She called her friend Max to help her. Max was strong, and he tried to open the jug too. They pulled together, but the jug was still closed. + +Finally, they asked their teacher, Mrs. Brown, for help. She was very wise. Mrs. Brown told them to use a special key to open the jug. They found the key and opened the jug. Inside, there were many colorful balls. Lily and Max shared the balls with all their friends, and they played happily together. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little island. On the island, there were many animals. One day, a small bird named Tim and a big elephant named Ella became friends. + +Tim said to Ella, "Can you help me get to the top of the tree? I want to see the whole island." Ella wanted to support her friend, so she said, "Yes, I can help you." + +Ella used her long nose to lift Tim up to the top of the tree. Tim was so happy to see the whole island. He said, "Thank you, Ella! You are a good friend!" They played together on the cute island and were always there to support each other. +One day, a light bird named Lily was flying in the sky. She saw a big tree with many leaves. She decided to rest on a branch. While she was sitting, she saw something move. Lily was curious and wanted to meet the thing that moved. + +Lily flew down and saw a small bug. The bug was making a motion with its legs. It was walking on the ground. Lily said, "Hi, I am Lily. I saw you move. I want to be your friend." The bug said, "Hi, I am Ben. I like to walk and make motions. I want to be your friend too." + +Lily and Ben played together all day. They had fun making motions and flying in the sky. They were very happy to meet each other. From that day on, they were best friends. They always played together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a normal day at school. She played with her friends and learned new things. After school, she went home to have some fun. + +At home, Lucy wanted to drink some juice. She asked her mom for a cup of juice. Her mom gave her a cup of juice with a straw. Lucy was very happy. She drank the juice and it was so yummy. + +One day, Lucy's friend told her that he wanted to quit drinking juice. Lucy was sad. She asked him why he wanted to quit. He said he wanted to try drinking water instead. Lucy thought about it and decided to try drinking water too. They both tried it and liked it. They still liked juice, but now they liked water as well. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful cat named Lily. She liked to teach little kids how to play with a ball. One day, Lily found a big red bowl in the park. She thought it would be fun to play with the bowl, too. + +But there was a problem. A mean dog named Max saw the bowl first. He wanted the bowl for himself. Max barked at Lily, "That's my bowl! Go away!" Lily was sad and scared. + +Lily had an idea. She said to Max, "Why don't we share the bowl? I can teach you how to play with it." Max thought about it and agreed. They played with the bowl together and became friends. From that day on, Lily and Max shared the bowl and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim found a weird maze in his backyard. The maze had tall green walls made of bushes. Tim wanted to play in the maze, so he went inside. + +Inside the maze, Tim met a small bug. The bug said, "I'm lost! Can you help me?" Tim felt the urge to help the bug. They walked and walked, looking for the way out. The bug was happy that Tim was helping. + +Finally, they found the way out of the maze. The bug was so happy, it jumped and danced. Tim felt good because he helped his new friend. They played together in the sun and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big yard. In the yard, there were many colorful balls. A little boy named Tim loved to play in the yard with his dog, Spot. They liked to count the balls together. + +One day, Tim had an idea. He wanted to be useful and help his mom. So, he and Spot started to count the balls in the yard. They counted one, two, three, four, and five balls. They were very happy to count together. + +After they counted all the balls, Tim picked them up and put them in a big box. He took the box to his mom and said, "Look, Mom! I was useful! I counted and picked up all the balls in the yard!" His mom smiled and said, "Good job, Tim! You and Spot are very helpful!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to play with her toys and have fun. One day, she saw a crazy bird outside her window. The bird was dancing and jumping all around. Lily laughed and clapped her hands. + +Lily's mom made dinner and put a big steak on her plate. Lily was happy because she loved steak. She took her seat at the table and started to eat her yummy food. The crazy bird was still outside, making her smile. + +After dinner, Lily went to play in her room. She looked out the window and saw the crazy bird fly away. Lily waved goodbye to her new friend. She knew that she would see the bird again soon. And now, it was time for bed. +Once upon a time, there was a shiny jewel. The jewel was in a store. The store had a big window. The jewel was in the window. The window was where the store would display nice things. + +One day, a tired dog walked by the store. The dog saw the jewel in the window. The dog wanted the jewel. The jewel was very pretty. The dog was too tired to get the jewel. The dog sat and looked at the jewel. + +The tired dog sat for a long time. The dog fell asleep by the window. When the dog woke up, the store was closed. The jewel was gone. The tired dog was sad. The dog did not get the jewel. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big tree with tasty red apples on it. Tim wanted to pick some apples, but they were too high up. His mom said, "You can try to run and jump to get them, but be careful." + +Tim ran as fast as he could and jumped. He tried again and again, but he couldn't reach the apples. A little girl named Sue saw Tim and wanted to help. She said, "Let's work together. I'll lift you up, and you can grab the apples." + +So, Tim and Sue worked together, and they got the tasty apples. They shared the apples with their friends at the park. Everyone was happy and enjoyed the apples. Tim learned that working together is important and has a lot of value. +Once upon a time, there was a black dog named Spot. Spot liked to play with his rope toy. He would run, jump, and pull on the rope all day long. Spot's rope was very special to him. He would always keep it close. + +One day, Spot went to play with his friends. He brought his rope with him. His friends saw the rope and wanted to play too. They played a fun game of tug-of-war. Spot and his friends all pulled on the rope together. They laughed and had a great time. + +After playing, Spot knew he had to value his rope even more. It was not only fun for him, but for his friends too. Spot decided to share his rope with his friends whenever they played together. The black rope made them all very happy. And Spot learned that sharing made his heart happy too. +Once upon a time, in a wild forest, there were many animals. They all loved to gather and play together. One day, they found a big cocoa tree with lots of yummy cocoa. + +The animals decided to have a big party with the cocoa. They all helped to gather the cocoa from the tree. They were very excited for the party. But, they did not know that there was a big hole near the tree. + +At the party, the animals were having lots of fun. They ate the cocoa and played games. Then, they saw the big hole near the tree. They were very careful and did not fall in the hole. The animals were happy that they found the hole and were safe. They had the best party ever with their friends and the yummy cocoa. +Once upon a time, there was a soft teddy bear named Tim. Tim loved to play with his friends. His favorite thing to do was to swing on the swings at the park. One day, Tim saw a big truck on the street. The truck had the word "operation" on it. Tim was curious and wanted to know more about the truck. + +The next day, Tim went to the park to swing with his friends. While playing, he saw the same truck with the word "operation" on it. The truck was near the park. Tim thought that maybe the truck was there to fix something. He kept playing, but he could not stop thinking about the truck. + +Finally, the day came when Tim found out what the truck was for. The truck was there to bring new swings to the park! The swings were soft and colorful, just like Tim. He was so excited to try them out. Tim and his friends had a great time swinging on the new swings. They were very happy that the operation truck had brought them such a fun gift. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to paint. She had a fragile flower that she wanted to paint. The flower was very special to her. + +One day, Sue's mom gave her a magic seed. "This seed will grow something amazing," her mom said. Sue was so excited. She planted the seed in the ground and watered it every day. + +Soon, the seed started to grow. It grew and grew, and one day, a big, beautiful flower grew from the seed. Sue was so happy! She took her paint and painted the big flower just like her fragile one. And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom, dad, and her cat, Fluffy. Lily loved to play dress-up with her cat. One day, she found an original dress in her mom's closet. It was very pretty, and she wanted to wear it. + +Lily put on the original dress and called Fluffy. "Come, Fluffy! Let's play dress-up!" she said. Fluffy came running to Lily, and they played together. They danced and twirled around the room. As they danced, Lily looked up and saw the ceiling. It was very high and had a big light on it. + +Lily stopped dancing and said, "Fluffy, look at the ceiling! It's so high up!" Fluffy looked up too and meowed. They both thought the ceiling was very interesting. They continued to play dress-up under the high ceiling, feeling very happy and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big classroom. In the classroom, there were many kids. They all liked to play and learn. One day, a new kid came to the classroom. His name was Tim. Tim was a bit shy, but he wanted to make friends. + +Tim saw a powerful toy truck in the corner. He wanted to play with it. He walked up to the kids playing with the truck and said, "Can I try to play with the truck too?" The kids looked at Tim and said, "Sure! Let's all play together!" + +So, Tim and the other kids played with the powerful truck. They had a lot of fun. Tim was happy that he tried to make friends. From that day on, Tim was not shy anymore. The classroom became a fun place for everyone. +One day, a gray dog named Max went to play outside. He saw a big red ball in the yard. Max was very happy and wanted to kick the ball. He ran fast and kicked the ball high into the air. + +Max's friend, a little girl named Lily, came to play with him. She saw Max's collar and said, "Max, your collar is pretty!" Max wagged his tail and barked, "Thank you, Lily!" Lily put on her shoes and joined Max to play with the ball. + +Together, Max and Lily kicked the ball back and forth. They laughed and had lots of fun. When they got tired, they sat under a tree and shared a tasty snack. Max and Lily loved to play together, and they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little engine named Ellie. Ellie was a very reliable engine. Every day, she would turn on and go to work. She loved to help her friends. + +One day, Ellie's friend, Tom the truck, was sad. "I can't move," Tom said. "My wheels are stuck." Ellie wanted to help Tom. She thought hard about what to do. + +Ellie had an idea. She turned on her engine and pulled Tom out of the mud. "Thank you, Ellie!" Tom said with a big smile. Ellie was happy she could help her friend. And they played together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a big oak tree in a park. The oak tree was very old and strong. Many cute animals lived in the tree. One day, a small, adorable squirrel named Squeaky came to live in the oak tree. + +Squeaky saw a sign near the tree. The sign said, "Welcome to the oak tree!" Squeaky was happy to find a new home. He met a kind bird named Chirpy who also lived in the tree. Chirpy said, "Hi, I am Chirpy! Do you want to be my friend?" + +Squeaky said, "Yes, I want to be your friend!" They played together every day. They ran, jumped, and had fun. The oak tree was a happy place for all the animals. Squeaky and Chirpy were best friends, and they lived in the big oak tree forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a toy called Microscope. Microscope was a serious toy who liked to help Tim learn. They were best friends and played together every day. + +One day, Tim and Microscope saw a little girl crying. Her name was Lily. She lost her toy named Kiss. Kiss was a small, soft toy that she loved very much. Tim and Microscope wanted to help Lily find Kiss. + +Tim, Microscope, and Lily looked everywhere. They looked under the bed, in the closet, and behind the sofa. Finally, they found Kiss in the garden. Lily was so happy! She hugged and kissed Kiss. Tim and Microscope were happy too. They all became good friends and played together every day. +One day, a boy named Tim had a bike with a flat tire. He was sad because he could not ride his bike. His friend, Sue, saw him and asked, "Why are you sad, Tim?" + +Tim said, "My bike has a flat tire, and I don't know how to fix it." Sue thought for a moment and said, "I know! Let's write a note to ask for help." + +They found a big piece of paper and a pen. Tim and Sue wrote, "Help! We need to fix a flat tire." They put the note on their door and waited. + +Soon, a kind man named Mr. Brown saw the note. He came over and said, "I can help you fix the tire. It will be safe to ride again." Tim and Sue were so happy. They watched as Mr. Brown fixed the tire, and soon it was as good as new. + +Tim and Sue thanked Mr. Brown and gave him a big hug. They rode their bikes together, feeling safe and happy. They were glad they had asked for help and made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable red car named Rolly. Rolly loved to travel on the road. One day, Rolly met a little blue car named Blinky. Blinky was sad because he was stuck in the soil. + +"Hi, Blinky! Why are you sad?" asked Rolly. + +"I am stuck in the soil and can't move," said Blinky. + +Rolly wanted to help Blinky. He used his strong wheels to push Blinky out of the soil. Blinky was very happy and thanked Rolly. + +From that day on, Rolly and Blinky became the best of friends. They traveled together on the road and had lots of fun. +One day, a fish named Bob was very excited. He lived in a big reef with lots of friends. Bob loved to play with his friends all day long. They would swim and play games like hide and seek. + +One day, Bob saw a new part of the reef. He wanted to go there and play. So, he asked his friends to come with him. But they said, "No, Bob. We should not go there. It is not safe." But Bob did not listen. He said, "I will go and play there. I will be fine." + +Bob went to the new part of the reef. He was so excited that he did not see the big, mean shark. The shark saw Bob and was hungry. The shark swam fast and got Bob. Bob's friends were sad. They should have not let Bob go to the new part of the reef. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play outside in the snow. He wanted to make a big igloo. He started to make it with his hands, but it was very slow. He felt uncomfortable because his hands were cold and wet. + +Tim saw his friend, Sue, and asked for help. "Sue, can you help me make my igloo bigger?" Sue said, "Yes, let's use our shovels!" They both started to use their shovels and the igloo began to increase in size. + +As they worked together, the igloo got bigger and bigger. Suddenly, the sun came out and the snow began to melt. Tim and Sue looked at each other and knew they had to finish the igloo fast. They worked even harder and soon, the igloo was done. They went inside and felt warm and cozy. They were happy that they had finished the igloo before the snow melted away. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Bob. Bob had a big watch that he loved very much. One day, he lost his watch in the forest. Bob was sad and wanted to find his watch. + +Bob asked his friend, a little bird, to help him look for the watch. They looked and looked, but they could not find it. Then, they saw a long vine hanging from a tree. The vine had the watch stuck on it! Bob was happy to see his watch, but it was too high for him to reach. + +Bob and the bird worked together to pull the vine down. They pulled and pulled, and finally, the watch came down. Bob was so happy to have his watch back. The bird was happy too because they helped each other. The moral of the story is that working together can help solve problems. +One day, Tim found a toy car. The toy car did not go. Tim looked at the car. He saw a battery. Tim thought the battery was bad. Tim felt sad. + +Tim went to his dad. He showed the toy car to his dad. His dad looked at the car. His dad examined the car. His dad said, "We need a new battery." + +Tim and his dad went to the store. They got a new battery. They put the new battery in the car. The toy car went fast. Tim was happy. His dad was happy too. + +Tim played with the toy car. His little sister, Sue, wanted to play too. But Tim said no. Sue felt bad. Tim saw Sue's face. He felt guilty. Tim said, "Sue, you can play too." Sue was happy. They played with the toy car together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia did not like to eat her broccoli. One day, Mia's mom gave her a big plate of broccoli for dinner. It was green and mild, but Mia did not want to eat it. She wanted to hurry and go play with her toys. + +Mia's mom told her a story about a big, strong bear who loved to eat broccoli. The bear would eat broccoli every day and he was the strongest bear in the forest. Mia wanted to be strong like the bear, so she decided to try the broccoli. + +Mia took a small bite of the broccoli and found out that she liked it! She ate all the broccoli on her plate and felt strong. Now, Mia eats her broccoli every day and plays with her toys after dinner. Mia learned that trying new things can make her strong and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was a lab dog. He liked to walk and play with his friends. Spot had a big family. They all lived in a big, nice house. + +One day, Spot went for a walk. The sun was very bright and the air was harsh. Spot was hot, but he kept walking. He saw his friend, a cat named Fluffy. They walked together and had lots of fun. + +After walking, Spot and Fluffy went back to Spot's house. They drank water and ate yummy food. They played with Spot's family. Everyone was happy. At the end of the day, Spot and Fluffy were tired. They said goodnight and went to sleep. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a grumpy old cat named Tom. Tom was always grumpy because he couldn't remember his favorite joke. He tried to think about his memory, but he just couldn't remember the joke. + +One sunny day, Tom met a little bird named Polly. Polly was very happy and liked to tell jokes. Tom asked Polly, "Can you help me remember my favorite joke?" Polly thought for a moment and then said, "Sure, I will try my best!" + +Polly told Tom many jokes, and they both laughed a lot. Finally, Polly told a joke that made Tom laugh very hard. "That's it! That's my favorite joke!" said Tom. From that day on, Tom wasn't grumpy anymore. He and Polly became best friends, and they always shared jokes and happy memories together. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, a little monkey named Mikey was playing with his friends. They were running, jumping, and laughing. Mikey was a bossy monkey. He liked to tell his friends what to do. + +One day, Mikey and his friends went to look for food. They found many fruits, like apples and oranges. They were having fun. Then, Mikey saw something yellow. He didn't know what it was. He went closer to look at it. + +Mikey discovered that it was a banana. He had never seen a banana before. He picked it up and showed it to his friends. They all wanted to try it. So, Mikey shared the banana with them. They all loved it! From that day on, they always looked for bananas in the forest. And Mikey learned that it's more fun to share and play together than to be bossy. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a favorite toy, a big red cube. He loved to play with it all day long. One day, Tim saw his friend, Sam, playing with a new toy. It was a shiny green ball that could bounce very high. Tim felt envious of Sam's new toy. + +Tim went to Sam and said, "Can I play with your green ball?" Sam replied, "Sure, but only if you let me play with your red cube." Tim agreed, and they started to play together. But Tim still felt envious of Sam's new toy. He wanted it all for himself. + +So, Tim thought of a plan. He decided to gather all the other kids in the town and tell them how fun it was to play with Sam's green ball. The kids all wanted to play with the green ball too, and they all went to Sam's house. Sam was very sad because he did not want to share his green ball with everyone. In the end, Sam's green ball was lost, and Tim's red cube was broken. Both Tim and Sam were unhappy, and they learned that being envious and not sharing can lead to a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big box of toys. He liked to play with his toys all day. One day, he found a new toy in the box. It was a big, red ball. Tim was very happy. + +Tim wanted to decorate his new ball. He took some stickers and put them on the ball. Then, Tim showed his ball to his friend, Sam. Sam said, "Wow! Your ball looks so nice with stickers. I want to decorate my ball too!" So, Tim and Sam decorated their balls together. + +But then, Tim and Sam started to fight. They both wanted the same sticker. Tim said, "I want the star sticker!" Sam said, "No, I want it!" They both felt frustrated. Tim's mom saw them fighting and said, "Boys, you can both have a star sticker. There are enough for both of you." Tim and Sam stopped fighting, and they both got a star sticker. They were happy again and continued to decorate their balls together. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived a panda. The panda was very organized. He liked to keep his home clean and tidy. He had many friends who liked to visit him. They all loved how nice his home looked. + +One day, his friends came over to play. They played games and had fun. The panda told them a joke, and they all laughed. They were having a great time. But soon, the friends started making a mess. The panda did not like this. He asked them to help him clean up, but they did not want to. + +The panda was sad, but he knew what to do. He told his friends another joke, and they laughed again. Then he said, "If you help me clean up, I will tell you more jokes." His friends agreed, and they all worked together to make the panda's home clean and organized again. + +The moral of the story is that working together can be fun, and it is important to keep things clean and organized. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy was very excited because she was going on a tour with her mommy and daddy. They were going to see a big zoo full of animals. Lucy could not wait to see all the animals. + +On the day of the tour, Lucy's mommy said, "Lucy, don't forget your hat. The sun is very bright today." Lucy put on her hat and got ready for the tour. They walked and saw many animals like big elephants, tall giraffes, and funny monkeys. + +Lucy saw a hard shell on a turtle and wanted to touch it. She asked her daddy, "Can I touch the turtle's shell?" Her daddy said, "Yes, but be gentle." Lucy touched the hard shell and smiled. She was so happy she did not forget her hat on the tour. They had a great day at the zoo. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim lived in a big tree with many branches. One day, Tim saw a big, serious cat near his tree. + +Tim did not understand why the cat was so serious. He wanted to help the cat feel happy. So, Tim flew down from his branch and landed next to the cat. + +"Hello, cat," said Tim. "Why are you so serious?" The cat looked at Tim and said, "I am hungry, and I cannot find any food." Tim wanted to help the cat. He flew up to his branch and brought down some seeds for the cat to eat. The cat ate the seeds and felt happy. Tim and the cat became friends, and they played together under the tree every day. +Once upon a time, there was a well in a small town. The well was owned by a kind man named Tom. Every day, Tom would open the well so that people could get water. The well was very important to the town. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the well. She looked at the well and then at Tom. "Do you own this well?" she asked. Tom smiled and said, "Yes, I do. Do you need water?" Lily nodded and Tom helped her get water from the well. + +As they were getting water, a big wind came and blew the well's cover away. The well was now open and everyone could see inside. Tom and Lily looked at each other and laughed. From that day on, the well stayed open for everyone to use. And the town was always happy. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy mother who lived in a big house with her little boy, Tom. They were very happy. Tom loved to play with his toys and laugh all day long. + +One sunny day, Tom and his mother went to the park. They saw other kids playing and laughing. Tom's mother said, "Go play with the other kids, Tom!" So, Tom went to play and made new friends. + +As the sun began to set, Tom's mother called him, "Tom, it's time to go home!" Tom and his mother walked back to their big house, holding hands and laughing together. They had a great day at the park. +One day, a big cat and a little dog were playing near a wreck. The wreck was old and not fine. They were having fun, but then the dog wanted to play with the cat's toy. + +"Please, can I play with your toy?" asked the little dog. The big cat did not want to share and said, "No, it is my toy!" + +The little dog felt sad and tried to take the toy. The big cat got mad and gave the dog a slap. The dog cried and ran away. + +The big cat felt bad for what he did. He went to find the little dog and said, "I am sorry for the slap. We can share my toy." The little dog was happy and they played together with the toy near the wreck. They both had a fine time. +Once upon a time, there was a big furry lion named Leo. Leo had a pretty collar around his neck. He lived in a big jungle with many trees and animals. + +One day, Leo was walking in the jungle when he saw a small bird. The bird was sad. Leo asked, "Why are you sad, little bird?" The bird said, "I lost my family. I can't find them." + +Leo wanted to help the bird. He had an idea. He said, "I will roar very loud. Maybe your family will hear me and come to find you." The bird was happy with Leo's idea. + +Leo took a deep breath and roared very loud. "ROAR!" All the animals in the jungle heard Leo's roar. Soon, the bird's family came flying to them. The bird was very happy to see his family again. They all thanked Leo for his help. Leo felt good because he was able to help his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little hill. On the hill, there lived a big, strong ant named Bob. Bob was a hard worker. Every day, he would raise tiny bits of food up the hill to his ant friends. + +One sunny day, while Bob was raising a big crumb up the hill, he met a small ant named Tim. Tim was trying to raise a heavy leaf, but it was too hard for him. Tim looked at Bob and said, "Help me, please!" + +Bob smiled and said, "Of course, Tim!" Together, they raised the leaf up the hill. It was still hard work, but with Bob's help, Tim could do it. + +When they reached the top of the hill, all the ant friends cheered. They were happy to see Bob and Tim working together. From that day on, Bob and Tim were best friends, always helping each other raise things up the hill. +Once upon a time, there was a weak crane. The crane lived near a big lake. It had many friends who liked to play with it. The crane was happy, but it wanted to be stronger. + +One day, the crane had an idea. It would measure how far it could jump. The crane thought that if it could jump far, it would become stronger. So, the crane practiced jumping every day with its friends. + +After many days, the weak crane became stronger. It could jump very far now. All of its friends were happy to see the crane become strong. They all played together, and the crane was very proud of itself. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his ball. He would run and jump all day long. Spot's house had an upstairs where he slept with his family. + +One day, it rained a lot. Spot got very wet when he went outside to play. His mom said, "Spot, you need to dry off before you go upstairs." Spot shook his body to get the water off. He felt better when he was dry. + +After Spot was dry, he went upstairs to play with his family. They played with his ball and had a lot of fun. Spot was happy to be dry and with his family in their cozy home. +Once upon a time, there was a little seed. The seed wanted to grow big and strong. One day, the rain came and helped the seed grow. The seed grew into a mighty tree. + +In the tree, there was a little bird. The bird had a flute. The bird liked to play the flute for all the other animals. The animals liked the music and came to the tree to listen. + +One day, a big storm came. The wind blew, and the rain fell hard. The mighty tree protected the little bird and the other animals. After the storm, the bird played the flute again, and everyone was happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim saw a big aeroplane in the sky. He wanted to go on a ride in the aeroplane, but he felt too shy to ask his mom. So, he whispered to his toy bear, "I want to fly in the aeroplane." + +His mom heard Tim whisper to his toy bear. She smiled and said, "Do you want to go on an aeroplane ride, Tim?" + +Tim was happy and said, "Yes, mom! I want to go on an aeroplane ride!" + +The next day, they went to the airport. There was a grumpy man who worked there. He was grumpy because he didn't sleep well last night. Tim said "Hello!" to the grumpy man. The grumpy man smiled back and wasn't grumpy anymore. + +Tim and his mom went on the aeroplane ride. They had a lot of fun. Tim was very happy because he got to ride in the big aeroplane. +Ben and Lily liked to play with marbles. They had many marbles of different colors and sizes. They kept their marbles in a big jar. + +One day, they found a new marble in the jar. It was very big and shiny. It had many colors inside, like a rainbow. Ben and Lily both wanted the new marble. + +"Let me have it!" Ben said. He tried to grab the marble from the jar. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She pulled the marble away from Ben. + +They both held the marble and pulled hard. The marble was too big for their hands. It slipped out and fell on the floor. It hit a rock and split in two. + +"Oh no!" Ben and Lily said. They looked at the broken marble. It was not shiny anymore. It was dull and cracked. + +They felt sad and sorry. They wished they had not fought over the marble. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily said. "I should have been polite and shared with you." + +"I'm sorry, too, Lily," Ben said. "I should have been polite and asked you nicely." + +They hugged and said they were still friends. They picked up the pieces of the marble and put them back in the jar. They decided to play with their other marbles and have fun. They learned to be polite and share. +Lily and Ben like to play with the radio. They use it to hear songs and stories. They have a big radio in the living room and a small radio in their bedroom. + +One night, Lily and Ben are in their bedroom. They want to hear a story on the radio. They turn on the small radio and find a channel. But the story is not nice. It is about a monster that comes to eat children at night. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They want to turn off the radio, but they can't. The radio is broken. It only makes loud noises and scary voices. The monster on the radio says it is coming to get them. + +Lily and Ben scream and cry. They run to the door, but it is locked. They bang on the door, but no one hears them. They are trapped in their bedroom with the radio. + +The monster on the radio laughs and says it is outside their window. Lily and Ben look at the window and see a big shadow. They are very scared. They hug each other and wait for the monster to come in. The radio makes a final noise and then goes silent. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look for stones and make shapes with them. Lily found a big stone that was round and smooth. She showed it to Ben and said, "Look, I found a ball!" + +Ben looked at the stone and said, "That's not a ball, that's a stone. It's filthy and hard. You can't play with it." + +Lily felt sad. She liked her stone. She said, "But it's shiny and pretty. And it's mine. I want to play with it." + +Ben shook his head. He said, "No, you can't. It's dirty and it might hurt you. You should throw it away." + +Lily didn't want to throw away her stone. She hugged it and said, "No, I won't. I love it. I will pray for it to be clean and soft." + +Ben laughed. He said, "You can't pray for a stone. That's silly. Only people and animals can pray. Stones can't hear you or talk to you. They don't have feelings." + +Lily felt angry. She said, "Yes, they can. My stone can hear me and talk to me. It has feelings. It's my friend. And I will pray for it to be happy." + +Ben rolled his eyes. He said, "Fine, do what you want. But I'm going to play with my ball. It's better than your stone." + +He ran away with his ball. Lily stayed with her stone. She whispered to it, "Don't worry, stone. I'm here with you. You're not filthy, you're beautiful. You're not hard, you're strong. You're not silly, you're special. And I'm going to pray for you to be happy." + +She closed her eyes and prayed. She felt a warm and soft touch on her hand. She opened her eyes and saw her stone. It was glowing and smiling. It said, "Thank you, Lily. You're my friend. And I'm happy." +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play soccer in the park. One day, they see a big poster. The poster says: "Soccer contest. Win a new medal. Come and play!" + +Tim and Sam are excited. They want to win a new medal. They run to the park. They see many kids. They see a man with a whistle. The man says: "Hello, kids. Welcome to the soccer contest. I have a new medal for the best team. Are you ready to play?" + +Tim and Sam nod. They join a team. They wear red shirts. The other team wears blue shirts. The man blows the whistle. The game starts. + +Tim and Sam play hard. They run, kick, pass, and score. They have fun. They cheer for their team. The other team plays hard too. They run, kick, pass, and score. They have fun. They cheer for their team. + +The game is close. The score is 4-4. The time is almost up. Tim has the ball. He sees Sam. He passes the ball to Sam. Sam sees the goal. He kicks the ball. The ball flies. The ball goes in. The whistle blows. The game is over. + +Tim and Sam jump. They hug. They shout: "We won! We won!" The man smiles. He says: "Well done, kids. You played very well. You are the best team. Here is your new medal." He gives them a shiny medal. It has a star and a soccer ball on it. + +Tim and Sam look at the medal. They are happy. They say: "Thank you, sir. Thank you for the new medal. We love it." They show the medal to their friends. Their friends clap. They say: "Wow, what a nice medal. You are awesome. Congratulations!" Tim and Sam smile. They say: "Thank you, friends. You are awesome too. Let's play again." They all laugh. They all play. They all have fun. +Lily was a gifted girl. She could make things glow with her mind. She liked to play with her toys and make them shine in the dark. She also liked to glow her clothes and make them pretty. + +One night, she heard a noise outside her window. She got up and looked. She saw a big man with a red suit and a white beard. He had a big bag of gifts. He was putting them under a tree. Lily was curious. She opened her window and said hello. + +"Hello, little girl," the man said. "What are you doing up so late?" + +"I saw you and your gifts," Lily said. "Who are you?" + +"I'm Santa Claus," the man said. "I bring gifts to good children on Christmas Eve." + +"Wow, that's nice," Lily said. "Can I see your gifts?" + +"Sure, you can," Santa said. "But you have to promise me something. You have to go back to bed and sleep. And you have to keep your gift a secret until morning. Can you do that?" + +Lily nodded. She was excited. Santa took out a gift from his bag and gave it to Lily. It was a big box with a bow. Lily opened it and gasped. It was a doll that looked like her. But the doll had something special. It could glow too. + +"Thank you, Santa," Lily said. "This is the best gift ever. I love it." + +"You're welcome, Lily," Santa said. "You're a very gifted girl. And you have a good heart. I'm glad you like your gift. Now, go back to bed and sleep. And remember, don't tell anyone until morning." + +Lily hugged her doll and said goodbye to Santa. She went back to bed and snuggled with her doll. She made her doll glow and smiled. She felt happy and warm. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of glowing things and Santa. She couldn't wait to show her gift to her family in the morning. +Tom is a friendly boy who likes to play with his toys. He has a big box of matches that he uses to make towers and bridges. He likes to pretend that he is a builder and that his matches are bricks. + +One morning, Tom wakes up early and wants to play with his matches. He gets out of his bed and goes to his box. He takes out some matches and starts to build on the floor. He is very quiet so he does not wake his mom and dad. + +But Tom does not know that matches are not only toys. They are also fire sticks that can make a big flame. He sees a red thing on the end of one match and thinks it is a candy. He puts it in his mouth and bites it. + +Suddenly, the match makes a loud noise and a bright light. Tom feels a hot pain in his mouth and drops the match. The match falls on the floor and sets the carpet on fire. Tom is scared and starts to cry. + +His mom and dad hear the noise and the fire alarm. They wake up and run to Tom's room. They see the fire and the smoke and grab Tom. They take him out of the room and call the firemen. + +The firemen come and put out the fire. They check Tom and his mom and dad. They are all okay, but Tom has a burn on his tongue. The firemen tell Tom that matches are not toys and that he should never play with them. They give him a sticker and a hug. + +Tom is sorry and says he will not play with matches again. He learns a big lesson. He hugs his mom and dad and says he loves them. They hug him back and say they love him too. They are all friendly and happy. +Ben liked to play with his blocks. He made a big stack of red and blue and yellow blocks. He was very proud of his stack. He wanted to show it to his mom and dad. + +But then his little sister Lily came into his room. She saw the stack of blocks and wanted to play too. She reached for the top block and pulled it. The stack of blocks fell down with a loud crash. Ben was very sad and angry. He shouted at Lily and made her cry. + +Mom and dad heard the noise and came into the room. They saw the mess of blocks and the tears on Ben and Lily's faces. They hugged them and said they were sorry. They asked Ben and Lily to help them repair the stack of blocks. They said it would be more fun to play together than to fight. + +Ben and Lily nodded and wiped their eyes. They picked up the blocks and started to repair the stack. They took turns to put the blocks on top of each other. They made the stack even bigger and better than before. They smiled and laughed and said sorry to each other. + +Mom and dad watched them and smiled too. They were very grateful for their children. They took a picture of the stack of blocks and put it on the fridge. They said it was a beautiful stack and a beautiful story. +Tom and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their ball. One day, they saw a big cake on a table. It looked delicious. They wanted to eat some. + +"Let's take a bite," Tom said. "No one will know." + +Sam was not sure. He saw a sign that said "Happy Birthday". He thought the cake was for someone else. + +"Maybe we should not," Sam said. "It is not ours." + +But Tom did not listen. He ran to the table and grabbed a piece of cake. He put it in his mouth. It was sweet and soft. + +"Yum!" Tom said. "Come on, Sam. Try some." + +Sam felt bad. He did not want to be rude. But he also did not want to miss the cake. He followed Tom and took a piece of cake. He ate it. It was delicious. + +They smiled at each other. They felt happy. + +But then, they heard a loud voice. + +"Hey! What are you doing?" It was a man. He looked angry. He was holding a big knife. He was the owner of the cake. + +Tom and Sam were scared. They dropped the cake and ran away. They heard the man shouting at them. + +"Stop! You naughty boys! You ruined my son's birthday!" + +Tom and Sam ran to the park. They hid behind a tree. They felt their hearts beating fast. They looked at each other. They felt sorry. + +They regretted eating the cake. They wished they had listened to Sam. They wished they had not been greedy. They wished they had not hurt the man and his son. + +They learned a lesson. They decided to never take things that were not theirs. They decided to be good friends. They decided to say sorry to the man and his son. + +They hoped the man and his son would forgive them. They hoped they could still play in the park with their ball. They hoped they could still have fun. They hoped they could still be happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to draw. They had many pencils of different colors, but their favorite was the yellow one. They always shared it and took turns to use it. + +One day, they went to the park with their mom. They saw a big house with a fence and a garden. Mom said that a wealthy family lived there. Ben and Lily wondered what it was like to be wealthy. + +They decided to draw the house with their yellow pencil. They found a bench and a piece of paper. Ben started to draw the roof and the windows. Lily waited for her turn. + +Suddenly, a boy came out of the house. He was wearing a fancy hat and a coat. He saw Ben and Lily and walked towards them. He looked at their drawing and frowned. + +"What are you doing?" he asked in a rude voice. + +"We are drawing your house," Ben said. + +"Why?" the boy said. "It's my house. You can't draw it." + +He grabbed the yellow pencil from Ben's hand and snapped it in half. He threw the pieces on the ground and walked away. + +Ben and Lily blinked. They felt sad and angry. They looked at their broken pencil and their unfinished drawing. + +Mom saw what happened and came to hug them. She said that the boy was mean and selfish. She said that being wealthy was not the same as being happy or kind. She said that Ben and Lily had something more valuable than money: they had each other. + +She gave them a new pencil and a new piece of paper. She said that they could draw anything they wanted. Ben and Lily smiled. They thanked mom and hugged her. They decided to draw a rainbow and a heart. They wrote their names on it and gave it to mom. Mom said that it was the most beautiful drawing she had ever seen. +One day, a man came to the park with a big hose. He wanted to water the flowers and the grass. He turned on the hose and it made a loud noise. Water came out of the hose very fast and far. + +Some children were playing in the park. They saw the man and the hose. They thought it looked fun. They ran to the man and asked him if they could play with the hose. The man smiled and said yes. He let the children hold the hose and spray the water. + +The children had a lot of fun with the hose. They sprayed the water high in the air and made a rainbow. They sprayed the water low on the ground and made a puddle. They sprayed the water on each other and got wet. They laughed and shouted and splashed. + +The man watched the children and was happy. He liked to see them enjoy the water and the park. He said to the children, "You are very good at spraying the water. You make the flowers and the grass happy too. Thank you for helping me water the park." + +The children thanked the man and gave him a hug. They said goodbye to the man and the hose. They went home with their parents and told them about their fun day in the park. They said they liked the man and the hose. They said they liked to spray the water high. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with many branches and leaves. They wanted to climb the tree and see the sky. + +"Let's climb the tree!" Tom said. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" Lily said. "But we have to be careful. The tree is very high." + +They ran to the tree and started to climb. They used their hands and feet to hold on to the branches. They went higher and higher, until they reached the top. + +"Wow!" Tom said. "We can see everything from here! Look, there is the pond, and the slide, and the guard!" + +The guard was a man who worked in the park. He wore a hat and a whistle. He made sure that the children were safe and followed the rules. + +"Hello, guard!" Lily shouted. "We are on the tree!" + +The guard looked up and saw Tom and Lily. He was angry. He blew his whistle and shouted back. + +"Hey, you two! Get down from there! You are not allowed to climb the tree! It is dangerous and selfish! You could fall and hurt yourself or others!" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not know they were doing something wrong. They wanted to get down, but they did not know how. The branches were too thin and slippery. They could not find a way to go back. + +"Help us, guard!" Tom cried. "We are sorry! We don't want to be selfish! We want to be safe!" + +But the guard did not help them. He was too selfish himself. He did not care about Tom and Lily. He only cared about his job and his rules. He walked away and left them alone. + +Tom and Lily were stuck on the tree. They could not climb down. They could not call for help. They could only cry and hug each other. They wished they never climbed the tree. They wished they had a better friend than the guard. They wished they had a happy ending. But they did not. +Tom and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have toy cars and balls. Sometimes they pretend to be heroes and fight bad guys. + +One day, Tom finds a big stick. He says, "Look, Ben, I have a weapon. I can hit the bad guys with it. It is very strong and expensive. You don't have a weapon like this." + +Ben feels sad. He wants a weapon too. He looks around the park. He sees a shiny rock. He picks it up. He says, "I have a weapon too, Tom. I can throw the rock at the bad guys. It is very hard and expensive. You don't have a weapon like this." + +Tom and Ben start to argue. They say, "My weapon is better than yours. My weapon is more expensive than yours. You can't play with me." + +They stop being friends. They turn away from each other. They are angry and lonely. + +A dog comes to the park. He sees the stick and the rock. He thinks they are toys. He runs to them. He grabs the stick with his mouth. He runs away with it. He drops the rock with his paw. He runs away with it. + +Tom and Ben are shocked. They lose their weapons. They look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "I'm sorry, Tom. I'm sorry, Ben. Your weapon was good too. It was not expensive. It was just a stick and a rock. Can we be friends again?" + +They hug each other. They smile. They say, "Yes, we can be friends again. We don't need weapons. We have each other. We can play together." + +They run after the dog. They ask him to give back their toys. The dog is happy. He likes to play too. He gives back the stick and the rock. He wags his tail. He barks. + +Tom and Ben say, "Thank you, dog. You are a good dog. You are our friend too. Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog nods. He licks their faces. He jumps. He plays. + +Tom and Ben are happy. They have their toys. They have their friend. They have fun. They are heroes. +Lily was a messy girl. She did not like to clean her room. She left her toys, books and clothes everywhere. Her mom was not happy. She told Lily to tidy up her room many times, but Lily did not listen. + +One day, Lily came home from school. She saw a note on her door. It said: "Lily, you are punished. You cannot play with your friends or watch TV until you clean your room. Love, Mom." Lily was sad and angry. She threw the note on the floor and went inside her room. + +She saw her friend Anna outside her window. Anna waved at her and said: "Hi, Lily! Do you want to play with me? I have a new doll and a tea set. They are very pretty." Lily wanted to play with Anna, but she remembered the note. She said: "No, I cannot play. I am punished. I have to clean my room. It is very messy." + +Anna looked at Lily's room and said: "Wow, your room is very messy. Why don't you clean it? It is not hard. I can help you if you want." Lily thought for a moment. She did not like to clean, but she liked to play. She said: "OK, you can help me. But we have to be quick. Maybe then Mom will let me play with you." + +Lily and Anna worked together to clean Lily's room. They put the toys in the toy box, the books on the shelf and the clothes in the closet. They also picked up the note from the floor and put it in the trash. They made Lily's room neat and tidy. They were proud of themselves. + +Lily's mom came to check on Lily. She saw her room and smiled. She said: "Lily, you did a great job. Your room is very clean. I am sorry I punished you, but I wanted you to learn to be responsible. I am proud of you. You can play with Anna now, but remember to keep your room clean." Lily hugged her mom and said: "Thank you, Mom. I love you. I will keep my room clean. Can we have some cookies and milk?" Mom said: "Yes, you can. You and Anna deserve a treat. Come on, let's go to the kitchen." Lily and Anna followed Mom to the kitchen. They were happy and hungry. They enjoyed their cookies and milk and played with the doll and the tea set. They had a lot of fun. +Tom and Lily went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and zebras. But Tom and Lily liked the otters best. The otters were brown and furry, and they swam and played in the water. + +"Look, Mom, the otters are holding hands!" Lily said, pointing at two otters that floated on their backs. + +"That's because they are mates, dear. They don't want to lose each other in the water," Mom explained. + +"Can we hold hands too, Tom?" Lily asked her brother. + +Tom shrugged. He did not like holding hands. He wanted to see the snakes. He pulled his hand away from Lily and ran to the next cage. + +Lily followed him, but she was sad. She wished Tom would be nicer to her. She liked the otters better than the snakes. + +When they reached the snake cage, they saw a big python wrapped around a small rabbit. The rabbit was not moving. It was dead. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said, amazed. + +"That's mean!" Lily said, angry. "Why did the snake kill the rabbit?" + +"That's what snakes do, dear. They eat other animals to survive," Dad said. + +"But the otters don't do that. They eat fish and clams. They are nice," Lily said. + +"Otters and snakes are different, dear. They have different ways of living," Mom said. + +Lily nodded, but she still felt sorry for the rabbit. She wished the snake would let it go. + +She looked at Tom, hoping he would agree with her. But Tom shrugged again. He did not care about the rabbit. He wanted to see the crocodiles. + +Lily sighed. She wished Tom would be more like the otters. She wished he would hold her hand. +Lily was a small person who liked to talk a lot. She always had something to say about everything. She liked to mention what she saw, what she did, what she wanted, and what she thought. Sometimes, she talked so much that she did not listen to others. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and her friend Ben. They saw a big slide, a swing, a sandbox, and a merry-go-round. Lily wanted to try them all. She ran to the slide and said, "Look at me, I'm going to slide down fast!" She did not wait for Ben, who was also going to the slide. She pushed him aside and climbed up the ladder. Ben felt sad and angry. He said, "That's not nice, Lily. You should share and take turns." + +Lily did not hear him. She slid down and ran to the swing. She said, "Look at me, I'm going to swing high!" She did not wait for her mom, who was also going to the swing. She grabbed the seat and started to swing. Her mom felt surprised and annoyed. She said, "That's not polite, Lily. You should ask and say please." + +Lily did not hear her. She swung and ran to the sandbox. She said, "Look at me, I'm going to make a big castle!" She did not wait for a boy, who was also going to the sandbox. She took his shovel and bucket and started to dig. The boy felt scared and upset. He said, "That's not fair, Lily. You should ask and say thank you." + +Lily did not hear him. She dug and ran to the merry-go-round. She said, "Look at me, I'm going to spin fast!" She did not wait for a girl, who was also going to the merry-go-round. She pushed her away and jumped on a horse. The girl felt hurt and angry. She said, "That's not kind, Lily. You should say sorry and help." + +Lily did not hear her. She spun and spun until she felt dizzy and sick. She got off the merry-go-round and fell down. She felt sad and lonely. She looked around and saw that no one wanted to play with her. They all looked at her with angry or sad faces. She realized that she had been rude and selfish. She wished she had listened and been nice. + +She got up and walked to Ben. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was wrong. Can I play with you?" Ben smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. I forgive you. Let's play together." They went to the slide and took turns. + +She walked to her mom. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was wrong. Can I hug you?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. I love you. Let's hug." They hugged and kissed. + +She walked to the boy. She said, "I'm sorry, boy. I was wrong. Can I give you your shovel and bucket?" The boy smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. That's very nice of you. Do you want to help me make a castle?" They shared and made a castle. + +She walked to the girl. She said, "I'm sorry, girl. I was wrong. Can I help you get on the merry-go-round?" The girl smiled and said, "That's very kind of you, Lily. Yes, please. Do you want to ride with me?" They helped and rode together. + +Lily learned a lesson that day. She learned that talking is good, but listening is better. She learned that mentioning is fun, but sharing is more fun. She learned that being a small person does not mean being a big person. She learned that being nice makes everyone happy. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play outside in the sun. They did not like the rain. The rain made them wet and cold. They wanted to have fun. + +One day, they saw a big puddle. It was shiny and muddy. Anna and Ben had a careless idea. They wanted to jump in the puddle. They thought it would be funny. They did not see the sign that said "Danger". + +They ran to the puddle and jumped in. They splashed and laughed. They did not hear the loud noise. They did not see the big truck. The truck was coming fast. The truck was carrying rocks. The truck could not stop. + +The driver saw Anna and Ben. He honked his horn. He tried to swerve. He was scared. He did not want to hurt them. But it was too late. The truck hit the puddle. The rocks flew out. The rocks hit Anna and Ben. They stopped laughing. They started crying. + +The driver got out. He called for help. He was sorry. He wished he could undo it. Anna and Ben were hurt. They were bleeding. They were in pain. They learned a hard lesson. They should have been careful. They should have looked at the sign. They should have stayed away from the puddle. The weather was not their friend. The weather was their enemy. +Tim likes to sign. He signs hello, thank you, and I love you to his mom and dad. He signs with his friends at school too. Signing is fun and helps him talk. + +One day, Tim sees a big sign in front of his house. It says "For Sale". Tim does not know what that means. He asks his mom. She says they have to move to a new house. Tim feels sad. He likes his house. He likes his room, his toys, and his garage. He likes to play in the garage with his dad. They fix bikes and cars and make noises. + +Tim does not want to move. He does not want to leave his house and his garage. He does not want to say goodbye to his friends. He signs "No" to his mom. He signs "Stay". He signs "Please". + +His mom hugs him. She says she is sad too. She says they have to move because dad has a new job. She says they will find a new house and a new garage. She says they will make new friends. She says they will still sign and play and love each other. + +Tim still feels sad. But he trusts his mom. He signs "Okay". He signs "I love you". He signs "Bye" to his house and his garage. He signs "Hello" to his new adventure. +Tim and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and make noise. They saw a big hole in the ground. It was a well. They wanted to look inside. + +"Let's go and see what is in the well," Tim said. + +"OK, but be careful," Mia said. + +They ran to the well and looked over the edge. It was very dark and deep. They could not see anything. + +"Maybe there is water in the well," Tim said. + +"Or maybe there is something else," Mia said. + +"Like what?" Tim asked. + +"Like a fierce animal," Mia said. + +"A fierce animal? What kind of animal?" Tim asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe a lion or a bear or a crocodile," Mia said. + +"A crocodile? In the well?" Tim said. + +"Why not? Crocodiles like water," Mia said. + +Tim and Mia were scared. They did not want to meet a fierce animal in the well. + +"Let's go away from the well," Tim said. + +"Yes, let's go," Mia said. + +They ran away from the well as fast as they could. They did not look back. + +They found their mom in the kitchen. She was making cookies. + +"Mom, mom, we saw a well in the garden," Tim said. + +"A well? Where?" Mom asked. + +"Over there, by the fence," Mia said. + +"Did you look inside?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, we did," Tim said. + +"And what did you see?" Mom asked. + +"Nothing, it was too dark," Mia said. + +"But we think there is a fierce animal in the well," Tim said. + +"A fierce animal? What kind of animal?" Mom asked. + +"A crocodile," Mia said. + +"A crocodile? In the well?" Mom said. + +She smiled. She did not believe them. + +"I don't think there is a crocodile in the well, my dears," she said. + +"Maybe you have a big imagination," she said. + +She gave them each a cookie. + +"Would you like to suggest a name for the crocodile?" she asked. + +Tim and Mia thought for a moment. + +"How about Snappy?" Tim said. + +"Or Crunchy?" Mia said. + +"Those are good names," Mom said. + +She hugged them. + +"But remember, don't go near the well again," she said. + +"It is not safe," she said. + +Tim and Mia nodded. + +They ate their cookies and played with their toys. + +They forgot about the well and the crocodile. + +They were happy. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. Sometimes they order ice cream from the truck. They like to share one large cone with two spoons. + +One day, they see a new bench in the park. It is large and red and has a sign on it. The sign says "Do not sit here". Anna and Ben are curious. They wonder why they cannot sit on the bench. + +They order ice cream from the truck and walk to the bench. They think the sign is silly. They want to sit on the bench and eat their ice cream. They put their cone on the bench and sit down. + +But the bench is not a bench. It is a trap. As soon as they sit down, the bench snaps shut and locks them inside. They scream and drop their spoons. Their ice cream melts on the bench. + +The sign was not silly. It was a warning. The bench was a cage for a large and hungry lion. The lion was hiding behind the trees. He heard the scream and smelled the ice cream. He came out of his hiding place and walked to the bench. He licked his lips and smiled. He had two snacks for lunch. +Ben and Mia were twins, but they liked different things. Ben liked to play with cars and trucks, and Mia liked to play with dolls and tea sets. One day, they went to the farm with their mom and dad. They saw many animals, like cows, pigs, sheep, and horses. + +"Look, Ben, there is a big red barn!" Mia said. "Let's go inside and see what's there." + +"OK, but I hope there are some cars or trucks inside," Ben said. + +They ran to the barn and opened the door. Inside, they saw a lot of hay, some tools, and a tractor. + +"Wow, a tractor!" Ben said. "Can I sit on it, mom?" + +"Sure, but be careful, Ben. Don't touch anything," mom said. + +Mia looked around and saw a pile of hay in the corner. She thought it seemed like a good place to play. + +"Come on, Ben, let's make a hay fort!" Mia said. + +"No, thanks, Mia. I want to stay on the tractor," Ben said. + +Mia shrugged and went to the hay. She started to move some hay and make a wall. She was having fun, until she heard a loud squeak. + +"Ah! What's that?" Mia said. + +She looked down and saw a small mouse. The mouse looked scared and ran away. + +"Mia, are you OK?" mom said. + +"Yes, mom, but there was a mouse in the hay!" Mia said. + +"Don't worry, Mia. Mice are harmless. They just live in the barn and eat some grains," mom said. + +"But I don't like mice. They are different and scary," Mia said. + +Ben heard Mia and got off the tractor. He went to see what happened. + +"Mia, what's wrong?" Ben said. + +"Mia saw a mouse in the hay. She didn't like it," mom said. + +Ben looked at Mia and saw that she was sad. He felt sorry for her. + +"Mia, I'm sorry you saw a mouse. Do you want to play with me on the tractor?" Ben said. + +Mia looked at Ben and smiled. She liked that he was nice to her. + +"OK, Ben. Thank you. Let's play on the tractor," Mia said. + +They hugged and went to the tractor. They pretended to drive it and make noises. They had fun together. + +Mom and dad watched them and smiled. They were happy that Ben and Mia were twins, but they also liked different things. They thought it made them special and interesting. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a fat cat on a bench. The cat is black and white and has a red collar. + +"Look, a fat cat!" Lily says. "Can we pet it?" + +Ben nods. "Yes, but we have to be gentle. Maybe it will let us play with it." + +They skip to the bench and sit next to the cat. The cat looks at them and purrs. Lily and Ben smile and stroke its fur. + +"Hello, fat cat. What is your name?" Lily asks. + +The cat meows and rubs its head against Lily's hand. Ben sees a tag on the collar. It says "Molly". + +"Her name is Molly. She is a nice cat." Ben says. + +Lily and Ben play with Molly for a while. They tickle her ears and scratch her chin. Molly rolls over and shows her belly. + +"She likes us. Can we take her home?" Lily asks. + +Ben shakes his head. "No, we can't. She belongs to someone else. See, she has a collar. That means she has a home and a family. We have to leave her here." + +Lily frowns. "But I want to play with her more. She is so soft and cute." + +Ben hugs Lily. "I know, me too. But we have to be fair. How would you feel if someone took your toy or your doll?" + +Lily thinks. She does not like it when someone takes her things. She loves her toy and her doll. She nods. "You are right. We have to be fair. But can we come back and see her again?" + +Ben smiles. "Of course we can. We can come back tomorrow. And the next day. And the next day. We can be her friends. But we have to make a promise." + +Lily holds out her pinky. "A promise? What is a promise?" + +Ben wraps his pinky around hers. "A promise is when you say something and you mean it. And you don't break it. Ever. We promise to be nice to Molly and not take her away. And we promise to come back and play with her. OK?" + +Lily nods. "OK. I promise. Pinky promise." + +They kiss their pinkies and smile. Then they say goodbye to Molly and skip back to their parents. They are happy. They have a new friend. And they have a promise. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, dolls, balls, and books. + +One day, they go with Mom to the city. They take a taxi. The taxi is yellow and fast. It makes a loud noise. Anna and Ben look out the window. They see many people and buildings. + +Mom says they are going to meet someone special. She says it is a surprise. Anna and Ben are curious. They wonder who it is. + +They arrive at a park. Mom pays the taxi driver. They get out of the taxi. They walk to a bench. There is a lady sitting on the bench. She has a big smile and a small bag. + +Mom says, "Anna, Ben, this is your grandma. She came to visit us. She has a gift for you." Anna and Ben are happy. They hug their grandma. They say hello. + +Grandma opens her bag. She takes out two delicate things. They are snow globes. They have little houses and trees inside. They sparkle when you shake them. Grandma says, "These are for you, my darlings. They are from where I live. It is very cold and snowy there. I hope you like them." + +Anna and Ben love their snow globes. They thank their grandma. They shake them gently. They watch the snow fall. They are very careful. They do not want to break them. + +They have a nice time with their grandma. They talk and laugh. They feed the ducks. They eat ice cream. They are very happy. They are glad they met their grandma. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play with toys. One day, they received a big box from their grandma. They opened the box and saw a statue of a fat cat. Sara and Tom loved cats, so they were very happy. + +"Look, it's a fat cat!" Sara said. + +"Can we play with it?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, but be careful. It's not a toy, it's a statue. It can break if you drop it or hit it," their mom said. + +Sara and Tom nodded and took the statue to their room. They put it on their bed and pretended it was their pet. They gave it a name, Fluffy, and stroked its fur. They made it meow and purr. They had a lot of fun with Fluffy. + +But then, Tom had an idea. He wanted to make Fluffy fly. He picked up the statue and threw it in the air. He thought Fluffy would land on the bed, but he was wrong. Fluffy flew over the bed and hit the wall. The statue broke into many pieces. Sara and Tom heard a loud crash and saw Fluffy's head, tail, and legs on the floor. + +"Uh-oh," Tom said. + +"What did you do?" Sara cried. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to their room. She saw the broken statue and was very angry. + +"What happened here?" she asked. + +"Tom broke Fluffy!" Sara said. + +"I'm sorry, I wanted to make it fly," Tom said. + +Their mom shook her head and sighed. She picked up the pieces and threw them in the trash. She said they were very naughty and they had to go to bed without dinner. She said they had to write a letter to their grandma and say sorry for breaking her gift. She said they would not receive any more statues from her. + +Sara and Tom felt very sad and sorry. They went to bed and cried. They wished they had been more careful with Fluffy. They wished they had listened to their mom. They wished they had a real cat. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big gate. The gate is closed. There is a sign on the gate. The sign says: "Do not enter. Dangerous dogs inside." + +Tim says: "Let's go in. I want to see the dogs." + +Sam says: "No, Tim. The sign says no. The dogs are dangerous. They can bite us." + +Tim says: "You are scared. I am not scared. I think the dogs are nice. Come on, Sam. It will be fun." + +Sam says: "No, Tim. I do not want to go. It is not fun. It is bad. Please, Tim. Let's go back." + +Tim says: "Fine. You go back. I will go in. Bye, Sam." + +Tim opens the gate. He walks in. He sees a big house. He sees a lot of dogs. The dogs are big and loud. They have sharp teeth. They see Tim. They run to Tim. They bark and growl. They are angry. + +Tim is scared. He wants to go back. He runs to the gate. But the gate is closed. He cannot open it. He cries for help. He says: "Sam, Sam, help me!" + +Sam hears Tim. He runs to the gate. He sees Tim. He sees the dogs. He is scared too. He tries to open the gate. But the gate is locked. He cannot open it. He cries for help too. He says: "Help, help, someone help us!" + +But no one hears them. No one comes. The dogs catch Tim. They bite him. They hurt him. Tim screams. Sam screams. The dogs do not stop. Tim and Sam are in trouble. They are in danger. They are in pain. + +The end. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big horse. The horse is brown and has a long tail. Sara and Ben want to pet the horse. + +"Hello, horse," Sara says. "Can we touch you?" + +The horse nods and makes a noise. Sara and Ben smile and stroke the horse's fur. The horse likes it. + +"I have some oats for you, horse," Ben says. He takes out a bag from his backpack. He opens the bag and shows the horse the oats. The horse sniffs the bag and makes another noise. + +"What are oats?" Sara asks. + +"Oats are food for horses," Ben says. "They are small and hard and good for their teeth. My dad taught me that. He has a farm with many horses." + +"Wow, that is cool," Sara says. "Can you teach me more about horses?" + +"Sure," Ben says. "Horses are very smart and strong. They can run fast and jump high. They can also do tricks and carry people. But they need a lot of care and love. They need water and hay and oats and a clean place to sleep. And they need a friend, like you and me." + +Sara and Ben hug the horse and give him some oats. The horse eats the oats and nuzzles them. Sara and Ben laugh and thank the horse. + +"You are a good horse," Sara says. "And you are a good teacher, Ben." + +"You are a good friend, Sara," Ben says. "And you are a good learner." + +They wave goodbye to the horse and go back to the park. They are happy and fit. They learned something new and had fun. +Lily and Max were playing with clay. They liked to make different shapes and animals with the clay. They liked the texture of the clay. It was soft and smooth and squishy. + +"Look, I made a cat!" Lily said, showing Max her clay cat. It had two ears, a tail, and a smile. + +"That's nice, Lily. I made a dog!" Max said, showing Lily his clay dog. It had four legs, a nose, and a wag. + +They put their clay animals next to each other and pretended they were friends. + +"I'm hungry," Lily said after a while. "Can we have a snack?" + +"Me too," Max said. "Let's ask Mom." + +They put their clay away and went to the kitchen. Mom was making cookies. + +"Mom, can we have a snack?" Lily and Max asked together. + +"Sure, sweeties. You can have some fruit or cheese or crackers. The cookies are not ready yet," Mom said. + +Lily and Max looked at the fruit bowl. There were apples, bananas, and oranges. + +"I want an apple," Lily said, picking one. + +"I want a banana," Max said, peeling one. + +They sat at the table and ate their fruit. They were still hungry. + +"Mom, can we have some cheese or crackers too?" Lily and Max asked. + +Mom sighed. She knew they were growing and needed to eat a lot. But she also wanted them to save some room for the cookies. + +"Okay, but just a little bit. And then you have to wait for the cookies. They will be ready soon," Mom said. + +She gave them each a slice of cheese and a cracker. They ate them quickly. + +"Thank you, Mom," Lily and Max said. + +"You're welcome, my loves. Now, why don't you go back to your clay and make some more animals? Maybe you can make a cookie monster," Mom said, smiling. + +Lily and Max liked that idea. They ran back to their clay and started to make a cookie monster. It had big eyes, a mouth, and lots of teeth. It looked hungry too. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with cars and trucks. He has many toys, but he does not have many friends. He is shy and quiet, and he does not talk much to other kids. + +One day, he goes to the park with his mom. He sees a girl who is playing with a doll. She has long hair and a pink dress. She looks nice and friendly. Tom wants to play with her, but he is afraid to say hello. + +He watches her from a distance, and he sees that she is alone too. She does not have any toys, except for her doll. She talks to her doll, and she pretends that they are having a tea party. + +Tom decides to be brave and honest. He walks up to her, and he says, "Hi, I am Tom. Can I play with you?" + +The girl looks up, and she smiles. She says, "Hi, I am Anna. Sure, you can play with me. Do you want some tea?" + +Tom nods, and he sits down next to her. He gives her one of his cars, and he says, "This is my car. It is fast and cool. Do you like cars?" + +Anna nods, and she gives him her doll. She says, "This is my doll. She is pretty and kind. Do you like dolls?" + +Tom nods, and he holds the doll gently. He says, "Yes, I like dolls. They are nice and soft. What is her name?" + +Anna says, "Her name is Lily. She is my best friend. What is your car's name?" + +Tom thinks for a moment, and he says, "His name is Max. He is my best friend too." + +Anna and Tom smile at each other, and they start to play. They share their toys, and they have fun. They are both quiet, but they are not shy anymore. They have met a new friend. +Lily liked to dry her hair with the big fan. She liked how it made her hair fly and tickle her face. She liked to pretend she was a clown with funny hair. She put on a red nose and big shoes and made silly faces. + +One day, she saw a poster for a circus. It had a picture of a clown with a big fan and funny hair. Lily wanted to see the clown. She asked her mom if they could go to the circus. Her mom said yes, and they got tickets for the next day. + +At the circus, Lily saw many things. She saw lions and elephants and acrobats. She saw cotton candy and popcorn and balloons. But she was most excited to see the clown. The clown was very popular. Everyone laughed at his jokes and tricks. He had a big fan and funny hair, just like Lily. + +When the clown saw Lily, he smiled. He came over to her and gave her a hug. He said, "You have a big fan and funny hair, just like me. You must be a clown, too." He gave her a red nose and big shoes and made silly faces with her. Lily was very happy. She felt like she was part of the circus. She laughed and clapped and had fun. She liked the clown. He was her friend. +Tim and Jen were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a big red ball that they threw to each other. Sometimes they also kicked the ball or rolled it on the grass. They had a lot of fun with their ball. + +One day, they saw a big black bird on a tree. It had shiny feathers and a sharp beak. It was a raven. The raven looked at the twins and their ball. It wanted the ball for itself. It was a naughty raven. + +"Look, Jen, a raven!" Tim said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Yes, Tim, it is. But we have to be careful. Ravens can be mean. They can take things that are not theirs," Jen said. + +The twins did not know that the raven was listening to them. It waited for the right moment to fly down and grab the ball. It thought it was very clever. + +The twins kept playing with their ball. They did not see the raven coming. The raven swooped down and snatched the ball with its claws. It flew away with the ball, cawing loudly. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Tim shouted. "Give it back, you naughty raven!" + +"Come and get it, if you can!" the raven taunted. "It is mine now!" + +The twins were very sad and angry. They had lost their ball to the raven. They did not know how to get it back. They wished they had behaved better and listened to Jen. They learned a hard lesson that day. +Tom and Lily liked to play outside. They had a big box of toys and they made up stories with them. One day, they decided to set up a landscape on the grass. They used rocks, sticks, leaves and flowers to make hills, rivers, trees and gardens. They put their toy animals and people in the landscape and pretended they were having adventures. + +"Look, Lily, this is a brilliant castle!" Tom said, pointing to a pile of rocks with a flag on top. "I am the king and you are the queen. And this is our dragon, he protects us from the bad guys." He picked up a toy dragon and made it roar. + +"That's fun, Tom, but I want to be a princess, not a queen. And I want a unicorn, not a dragon. Unicorns are pretty and friendly." Lily said, holding a toy horse with a horn. "Can we make a rainbow in the sky? I love rainbows." + +"OK, Lily, we can do that. But we need some water and some sun. How can we make water and sun?" Tom asked, looking around. + +"I know, I know!" Lily said, jumping up. "We can use the hose and the flashlight. Come on, Tom, let's go get them." + +They ran to the garage and found the hose and the flashlight. They brought them back to the grass and turned on the hose. They sprayed water in the air and shone the flashlight on it. They saw a rainbow appear in the water drops. They clapped and cheered. + +"Wow, Lily, you are so smart! You made a rainbow!" Tom said, admiring the colors. + +"Thank you, Tom, you are so nice! You made a castle!" Lily said, hugging him. + +They played with their landscape and their rainbow until it was time to go inside. They cleaned up their toys and put them back in the box. They said goodbye to their landscape and their rainbow. They smiled and said to each other: + +"That was the best play ever!" +Lily and Tom were very happy. It was almost Christmas and they wanted to give a present to their mom. They had a big box and some paper and stickers. They wanted to decorate the box and make it look nice. + +They went to their room and closed the door. They put the box on the floor and started to cut the paper. They wrapped the paper around the box and taped it. Then they put some stickers on the paper. They made a bow with a ribbon and stuck it on the top. They wrote "To Mom" on a card and put it on the box. They smiled at each other. They had made a beautiful present. + +They had to find a place to hide the present until Christmas. They looked around their room and saw a closet. They opened the closet and moved some clothes and toys. They put the present in the back of the closet and covered it with a blanket. They closed the closet and locked the door. They hoped their mom would not find the present. + +They went downstairs and saw their mom in the kitchen. She was baking cookies and humming a song. She smiled when she saw them and gave them a hug. She asked them what they had been doing in their room. They looked at each other and said, "Nothing, Mom. Just playing." They did not want to tell her about the present. They wanted to surprise her on Christmas. + +They helped their mom with the cookies and ate some. They were very happy. They could not wait for Christmas to come and give their mom the present. They knew she would love it. They had decorated it with love. +Mia and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Mia has a doll that she loves very much. Ben has a car that he likes to zoom around. They are having fun, but they have to be careful. Their toys are fragile, which means they can break easily. + +"Look at my doll, Ben. She has a pretty dress and a bow in her hair. Do you want to hold her?" Mia asks. + +"Okay, Mia. But I will be gentle. I don't want to hurt her," Ben says. He takes the doll from Mia and looks at her. He smiles and says, "She is very nice, Mia. Can I show you my car?" + +"Sure, Ben. But be careful. Your car is fragile too. It has wheels and doors that can fall off," Mia says. She takes the car from Ben and looks at it. She likes the color and the sound it makes. She says, "Your car is very cool, Ben. Can we trade for a while?" + +"Okay, Mia. But let's play on the rug. The floor is hard and can make our toys break," Ben says. They trade their toys and play on the rug. They are happy and share nicely. + +But then, something bad happens. Mia is holding the car and Ben is holding the doll. Mia tries to make the car go faster and faster. She pushes it too hard and it hits the wall. The car makes a loud noise and stops. Mia looks at the car and sees that one of the wheels is broken. She feels sad and scared. She says, "Oh no, Ben. I broke your car. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to." + +Ben hears the noise and sees the broken car. He feels angry and sad. He says, "Mia, you broke my car. How could you? That was my favorite toy. You are not nice. Give me back my doll." + +He grabs the doll from Mia and pulls it hard. Mia tries to hold on to the doll and pulls it back. They tug and tug and tug. The doll makes a soft noise and tears. The dress and the bow come off. The doll is broken too. Mia and Ben look at the doll and see that it is ruined. They feel more sad and scared. They say, "Oh no, Mia. Oh no, Ben. We broke the doll. We're sorry. We didn't mean to." + +They start to cry and hug their broken toys. They wish they could fix them. They wish they could make them whole again. They wish they could make each other happy again. + +Their mom hears them crying and comes to the living room. She sees the broken toys and the sad children. She feels sorry for them and hugs them. She says, "Mia, Ben. What happened? Why are you crying?" + +Mia and Ben tell their mom what happened. They say they were playing and sharing, but they broke their toys by accident. They say they are sorry and they want to fix them. They say they are sorry and they want to be friends again. + +Their mom listens and nods. She says, "Mia, Ben. I understand. You made a mistake. You were not careful with your toys. You were not kind to each other. But you can fix it. You can fix your toys and you can fix your friendship. Do you want to try?" + +Mia and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, mom. We want to try. How can we fix it?" + +Their mom says, "Well, first, you can say sorry to each other and give each other a hug. Then, you can help me fix your toys. We can use some glue and some tape and some scissors and some paper. We can make them look new again. And then, you can give each other a treat. You can share a cookie or a juice or a sticker. You can show each other that you care. Do you think that will work?" + +Mia and Ben say, "Yes, mom. We think that will work. Thank you, mom. We love you." + +They say sorry to each other and give each other a hug. They help their mom fix their toys. They give each other a treat. They play with their toys again. They are careful and kind. They are happy and friends. They have learned a lesson. They have fixed their problem. +Sara was a big girl. She had a brother, Tom. Tom was older and wise. He knew many things. He helped Sara learn and play. + +One day, Sara and Tom received a big box. It was from their grandma. They were happy and curious. What was inside the box? + +They opened the box together. They saw many toys and books. They also saw a card. Tom read the card. It said: "Dear Sara and Tom, I love you very much. I hope you enjoy these gifts. You are both very smart and kind. Love, Grandma." + +Sara and Tom smiled. They hugged the card. They thanked Grandma in their hearts. They shared the toys and books. They had fun and learned. They were grateful and happy. They loved each other and Grandma. They were a good brother and sister. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park, draw pictures and share snacks. One day, a new boy came to the park. His name was Max. He was big and tough. He had a loud voice and a mean face. + +Max saw Ben and Lily playing with a ball. He wanted the ball. He ran to them and grabbed the ball. He said, "This is my ball now. Go away, you are too small and weak to play with me." Ben and Lily were scared and sad. They did not know what to do. + +They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. They told her what happened. Mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. Max is not nice. He does not know how to share and be kind. He is lonely and angry. Maybe he needs a friend. Do you want to try to speak to him and ask for your ball back?" + +Ben and Lily thought about it. They were still scared, but they also felt sorry for Max. They decided to be brave and try to speak to him. They walked to Max, who was kicking the ball by himself. They said, "Hi, Max. We are Ben and Lily. We want to play with you. Can we have our ball back, please?" + +Max was surprised. He did not expect Ben and Lily to speak to him. He felt a little ashamed. He realized he was rude and mean. He said, "Sorry, Ben and Lily. I was wrong. I should not have taken your ball. Here, you can have it back. Do you really want to play with me?" + +Ben and Lily smiled and nodded. They said, "Yes, we do. You look tough, but you can also be nice. We can be friends, if you want." Max smiled too. He said, "OK, let's be friends. Thank you for speaking to me. I was lonely and angry, but now I feel better. Can we play together?" + +Ben, Lily and Max played with the ball. They had fun and laughed. Mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of Ben and Lily. They learned how to speak up, be kind and make a new friend. + +The moral of the story is: Don't judge people by their looks. Sometimes, the toughest people need the most kindness. Speaking can solve problems and make friends. +Tom and Mia were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make them speed on the carpet and pretend they were racing. Tom had a red car and Mia had a blue car. + +"Look, my car is faster than yours!" Tom said, making his car zoom past Mia's. + +"No, it's not! My car is faster!" Mia said, trying to catch up with Tom's car. + +They both made their cars speed to the kitchen, where Mom was washing dishes in the sink. They did not see the puddle of water on the floor. + +Splash! Tom's car slid on the water and crashed into the sink. The car got wet and stopped working. + +"Oh no, my car!" Tom cried. + +Mia's car also slid on the water, but she was able to stop it before it hit the sink. She picked up her car and looked at Tom. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. Your car is broken," she said. + +Tom was very sad. He loved his car and did not want to lose it. He was also stubborn and did not want to admit that Mia's car was faster. + +"It's not fair! Your car is still working and mine is not! You cheated!" he said. + +Mia felt bad for Tom, but she also felt angry. She did not cheat. She was just better at driving her car. + +"I did not cheat! You were just too fast and did not watch where you were going!" she said. + +They both started to argue and shout. Mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. + +"What's going on here? Why are you fighting?" she asked. + +Tom and Mia told her what happened. Mom looked at the wet car and the puddle of water. + +"I see. Well, I'm sorry that your car is broken, Tom, but you should not blame Mia. It was an accident. And Mia, you should not be rude to Tom. He is your brother and he is upset. Why don't you share your car with him and play nicely?" she said. + +Tom and Mia looked at each other. They both felt a little sorry and a little ashamed. They knew Mom was right. They loved each other and they loved their cars. + +"Okay, Mom. I'm sorry, Mia. Can I play with your car?" Tom said. + +"Okay, Tom. I'm sorry, too. Yes, you can play with my car. But you have to be careful and not speed too much," Mia said. + +They hugged and smiled. They took Mia's car and went back to the living room. They played with the car together and had fun. They learned to be more careful and less stubborn. They also learned to share and to say sorry. Mom was happy and proud of them. She dried the wet car and hoped it would work again. She also cleaned the puddle of water and the sink. She hoped they would not make another mess. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. Then they had to chase it before it went too far. + +One time, the ball went over the fence and into the road. Tom ran after it without looking. He did not see the big car coming fast. The car hit Tom and he fell down. He cried very loud and his leg hurt a lot. + +Lily was scared and ran to Tom. She saw blood on his leg and his clothes. She tried to help him. She took off her jacket and covered his leg with it. She said, "Don't worry, Tom. I'm here. You'll be okay." + +A man saw what happened and called for help. He said, "There's been an accident. A boy is hurt. We need an ambulance." He came to Tom and Lily and said, "You're very brave, little girl. You did the right thing. The ambulance is coming soon. They will take him to the hospital and make him better." + +The ambulance came with a loud noise and bright lights. Two people got out and put Tom on a stretcher. They said, "We're going to take care of him. He's a lucky boy. He has a good friend." They let Lily go with Tom in the ambulance. She held his hand and said, "Don't be scared, Tom. I'm with you. You're my best friend." + +At the hospital, the doctor fixed Tom's leg and gave him a bandage. He said, "You have a broken bone, but it will heal. You'll be able to play again soon. You're a strong boy. You're also famous. You're on the news. Everyone saw how your friend saved you. She's a hero." Tom smiled and said, "She is. She's the best friend ever." Lily hugged him and said, "You're welcome, Tom. I love you." They were happy and proud. They were friends for ever. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to slide, swing and run. But the air was cold and the wind was strong. Tom felt his nose tickle and he sneezed. "Achoo!" + +"Bless you, Tom," Lily said. "Are you okay?" + +Tom nodded, but he sneezed again. "Achoo!" + +Mom heard Tom and came over. She saw that his face was red and his eyes were watery. She touched his forehead and felt that he was warm. "Oh, Tom, you have a cold," she said. "We need to go home and get you some soup and rest." + +She took out a towel from her bag and wrapped it around Tom's neck. She held his hand and led him to the car. Lily followed them, feeling sorry for her brother. She hoped he would get better soon. She gave him a hug and said, "I love you, Tom. Get well soon." + +Tom smiled weakly and said, "I love you too, Lily. Thank you." He sneezed one more time. "Achoo!" +One day, Lily and Tom went to the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many things at the beach, like shells, crabs, and birds. + +"Look, mom, look!" Lily said, pointing at the sea. "There is a big wave!" + +Mom looked and saw a huge wave coming towards the shore. It was taller than the trees and the houses. It was a giant wave! + +"Wow, that is a giant wave!" mom said. "But don't worry, it won't hurt us. It is just a silly wave. It likes to make noise and splash, but it will go back to the sea soon." + +Lily and Tom laughed. They thought the wave was silly too. They waved at the wave and said, "Hello, silly wave! You are very big and loud, but we are not scared of you. We like to play at the beach!" + +The wave heard them and smiled. It was happy that the children were not afraid of it. It wanted to play with them too. It made a smaller wave and sent it to the shore. The smaller wave reached the children and tickled their feet. + +"Ha ha ha!" Lily and Tom giggled. "The wave tickled us! Thank you, silly wave! You are very fun and nice!" + +The wave nodded and winked. It was glad that the children liked it. It made another smaller wave and sent it to the shore. The smaller wave brought some shells and crabs for the children to see. + +"Wow, look, mom, look!" Tom said, picking up a shell. "The wave gave us a gift! It is a pretty shell!" + +Mom smiled and said, "That is very kind of the wave. It is a good friend. Let's say thank you to the wave." + +Lily and Tom nodded and said, "Thank you, silly wave! You are a good friend. We like you very much!" + +The wave beamed and said, "You are welcome, Lily and Tom. You are good friends too. I like you very much too!" + +They all smiled and waved at each other. They had a wonderful day at the beach. +Sara was a lonely girl. She had no friends to play with at school. She only had her doll, Lily, to talk to at home. Sara wished she had a real friend who would like her and have fun with her. + +One day, Sara saw a new girl in her class. Her name was Mia. She had long brown hair and a big smile. Sara wanted to be her friend, but she was too shy to say hello. She watched Mia from afar, and saw that she was friendly and kind to everyone. + +At recess, Sara saw Mia sitting on a bench by herself. She was holding a book and looking sad. Sara felt sorry for her, and wondered why she was alone. She decided to be brave and talk to her. + +"Hi, I'm Sara. What's your name?" Sara said, walking up to Mia. + +"Hi, Sara. I'm Mia. I'm new here. I don't know anyone," Mia said, looking up at Sara. + +"Do you want to play with me? I have a doll. Her name is Lily. She's my best friend," Sara said, holding out her doll. + +"Really? I have a doll too. Her name is Rosie. She's my best friend too," Mia said, holding out her doll. + +"Wow, they look alike. Maybe they can be friends too," Sara said, smiling. + +"Maybe they can. And maybe we can be friends too," Mia said, smiling back. + +Sara and Mia became friends. They played with their dolls, read books, and shared snacks. They had a lot of fun together. Sara was not lonely anymore. She was happy. She learned that making a new friend was not so hard. She just had to turn her shyness into courage, and her loneliness into kindness. She learned that friendship was a wonderful task. +It is a sunny day. Tom and Lily are in bed. They hear a bird sing. They open their eyes. They see the light. They are happy. + +They jump out of bed. They spring to the window. They look at the sky. They see the clouds. They see the trees. They see the flowers. They smell the air. They are excited. + +They run to the door. They call their mom and dad. They want to go out. They want to play. They want to have fun. They put on their shoes. They put on their hats. They grab their toys. They are ready. + +They go to the park. They see their friends. They say hello. They share their toys. They play on the swings. They slide on the slide. They run on the grass. They laugh and shout. They are having a great time. + +They stay at the park until it is dark. They are tired. They say goodbye to their friends. They go back home. They have a bath. They have dinner. They have a story. They hug their mom and dad. They go to bed. They close their eyes. They fall asleep. They dream of the next day. They are happy. +Mia and Leo were twins who liked to play together. But sometimes they also liked to ignore each other when they were angry or bored. One day, they were playing with their blocks in the living room. Mia wanted to build a big tower, but Leo wanted to knock it down. He thought it was funny, but Mia did not. + +"Stop it, Leo!" Mia said. "I want to make a tower. Go away!" + +"No, I want to play here. You go away!" Leo said. He pushed Mia's blocks and made them fall. + +Mia was very sad and mad. She got up and ran to the kitchen. She saw a bottle of juice on the counter. She loved juice. She decided to drink some and ignore Leo. She climbed on a chair and reached for the bottle. + +But she did not see that the bottle was almost empty. And she did not see that the lid was not on tight. When she lifted the bottle, the juice spilled all over her and the floor. She was wet and sticky. She cried out loud. + +Leo heard Mia's cry. He was curious and worried. He left his blocks and ran to the kitchen. He saw Mia covered in juice and the mess on the floor. He felt sorry for Mia. He forgot that he was angry with her. + +"Mia, are you okay?" Leo asked. He hugged Mia and helped her get off the chair. + +"I'm sorry, Leo. I was mad at you. I wanted to drink some juice and ignore you. But the juice spilled and now I'm all wet." Mia said. + +"I'm sorry, too, Mia. I was bored and I wanted to play with you. But I was noisy and I knocked down your blocks. I didn't mean to make you sad." Leo said. + +They looked at each other and smiled. They were not mad or bored anymore. They were twins who liked to play together. They cleaned up the juice and the blocks. Then they asked their mom for some more juice and some cookies. They shared them and played nicely. They did not ignore each other anymore. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big pile of leaves and ran to it. They wanted to jump in the leaves and make them fly. + +But when they got closer, they saw something unusual in the leaves. It was a skeleton! It had a head, a body, arms and legs, but no skin or hair. It was white and hard. Tom and Lily were scared and curious. + +"Who is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a dinosaur," Tom said. + +They looked at the skeleton for a while. Then they heard a noise. It was a dog. It was big and brown and had a collar. It ran to the pile of leaves and started to sniff and dig. It saw the skeleton and barked. + +The skeleton moved! It lifted its head and looked at the dog. It opened its mouth and made a sound. It was not a roar or a growl. It was a laugh. + +"Hello, dog. I am not a dinosaur. I am a puppet," the skeleton said. + +Tom and Lily were surprised and amazed. They laughed too. + +"Hello, puppet. How can you talk and move?" Tom asked. + +"I have strings and a voice box. Someone made me for a show, but they left me here. I was lonely and cold, but now I have friends," the puppet said. + +The dog wagged its tail and licked the puppet's face. The puppet smiled and hugged the dog. + +"Can we be your friends too?" Lily asked. + +"Of course. You are very nice and brave. Do you want to play with me?" the puppet asked. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They took the puppet's hands and helped him out of the leaves. They played with him and the dog in the park. They had a lot of fun. They found an unusual friend in the skeleton puppet. +Lily and Ben are twins. They share a bedroom. They like to play with their toys on the floor. But their toys are many and heavy. They take up a lot of space. + +One day, Mom and Dad tell them they have a surprise. They take them to the backyard. There is a big truck. The truck has a big box. Mom and Dad say they will add a new bedroom to the house. The box is the new bedroom. + +Lily and Ben are excited. They want to see the new bedroom. They ask Mom and Dad if they can go inside the box. Mom and Dad say yes, but be careful. The box is heavy and hard. + +Lily and Ben climb up the ladder. They go inside the box. The box is empty and dark. They can hear the truck engine. They can feel the box shake. They are scared. + +They call Mom and Dad. "Mom! Dad! We don't like the new bedroom. It is too heavy and hard. We want to go back to our old bedroom. Please help us!" + +Mom and Dad hear them. They laugh. They tell them not to worry. The box is not the new bedroom. The box is only to move the new bedroom. The new bedroom will be nice and bright and cozy. They will have more space for their toys. They will love it. + +They help Lily and Ben get out of the box. They hug them and kiss them. They tell them they are brave and smart. They tell them they will see the new bedroom soon. Lily and Ben are happy. They can't wait to see the new bedroom. They say thank you to Mom and Dad. They say they love them. +Tom is a boy who likes to write. He writes stories and letters and jokes. He has a big book where he writes everything. He also likes to draw pictures with his crayons. + +One day, Tom goes to visit his dad at work. His dad works in a lab. A lab is a place where people do experiments and learn new things. Tom is very curious and wants to see what his dad does. + +"Can I write in your lab, dad?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, son, but you have to be careful. There are some things in the lab that are not for writing. They are for testing and measuring and mixing. They can be dangerous or break if you touch them." His dad says. + +Tom nods and follows his dad to the lab. He sees many machines and bottles and tubes. He also sees a big white board where his dad writes some words and numbers. Tom thinks the board looks fun. He wants to write on it too. + +He picks up a marker and starts to write his name on the board. He writes T-O-M in big letters. He is proud of his writing. He smiles and shows his dad. + +"Look, dad, I can write on the board!" Tom says. + +But his dad is not happy. He is sad and angry. He sees that Tom has written over some of his important notes. He has erased some of his data. He has ruined some of his work. + +"Tom, what have you done? You can't write on the board! This is not for writing. This is for my research. You have messed up everything!" His dad says. + +Tom is scared and confused. He does not understand why his dad is mad. He does not know what research is. He just wanted to write and show his dad. + +"I'm sorry, dad, I didn't know. I just wanted to write like you. I like to write. Please don't be mad at me." Tom says. + +His dad sighs and calms down. He sees that Tom did not mean to cause trouble. He sees that Tom is sad and sorry. He hugs Tom and says: + +"I'm sorry too, son. I know you like to write. And I'm glad you do. But you have to learn where and when you can write. Some places are not for writing. Some places are for other things. You have to ask before you write on something that is not yours. Do you understand?" His dad says. + +Tom nods and says: + +"I understand, dad. I'm sorry I wrote on your board. Can I write somewhere else?" Tom says. + +His dad smiles and says: + +"Of course, son. You can write in your book. Or you can write on this paper. Or you can write on the wall in your room. Just not on the board in the lab. OK?" His dad says. + +Tom says: + +"OK, dad. Thank you. I love you." Tom says. + +His dad says: + +"I love you too, son. And I love your writing. You are a good writer. Keep writing, but be careful." His dad says. + +They hug and go home. Tom writes a new story in his book. He writes about his dad and the lab and the board. He writes that he learned a lesson. He writes that he is happy. +Tom is a big dog who likes to run and play. He has a lot of fur that keeps him warm and cozy. But sometimes, he also has fleas that make him itch and scratch. Fleas are tiny bugs that live in his fur and bite him. + +One night, Tom was very tired and wanted to sleep. He found a soft spot on the rug and curled up. He closed his eyes and dreamed of chasing rabbits and squirrels. But then, he felt a sharp sting on his ear. He opened his eyes and saw a flea jumping away. He growled and shook his head. He tried to sleep again, but he felt another sting on his tail. He jumped up and snapped at the flea. He was very angry and could not sleep. + +He ran to his owner, who was reading a book on the couch. He barked and wagged his tail. He hoped his owner would help him get rid of the fleas. + +"What's wrong, Tom?" his owner asked. He saw Tom scratching and biting his fur. He understood that Tom had fleas. He felt sorry for Tom and wanted to make him feel better. He put down his book and picked up a comb and a spray. He said, "Don't worry, Tom. I will help you. Come here and let me comb your fur and spray some medicine. It will make the fleas go away and stop the itching." + +Tom was happy and licked his owner's face. He let his owner comb his fur and spray some medicine. He felt the fleas falling off and the itching fading away. He thanked his owner and snuggled next to him on the couch. He closed his eyes and sighed. He was ready to sleep. He dreamed of running and playing without any fleas. He was not angry anymore. He was very happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were astronauts, exploring the universe. They had a big cardboard box that they used as a spaceship. They drew stars and planets on it with crayons. + +"Let's go to the moon!" Lily said. She climbed inside the box and put on a helmet made of a plastic bowl. Tom followed her and closed the flap. + +"Ready for blast off!" Tom said. He pushed a button made of a bottle cap. "Three, two, one, go!" + +The box shook and made a loud noise. Tom and Lily imagined they were flying through the sky. They saw the sun, the clouds, and the birds. + +"Look, there's the moon!" Lily said. She pointed to a white ball hanging from a tree. It was a lantern that their dad had put up for a party. + +"Let's land there!" Tom said. He steered the box towards the ball. He wanted to touch it and see if it was cold and rocky like the real moon. + +But as they got closer, they saw that the ball was not a moon. It was a hornet's nest. And the hornets were not happy. They buzzed and stung and chased Tom and Lily out of the box. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom and Lily cried. They ran to the house, covered in bumps and bites. Their mom heard them and came out. She saw the box, the ball, and the hornets. + +"What have you done?" she asked. She was angry and scared. She took Tom and Lily inside and put ice and cream on their wounds. She called their dad and told him what happened. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry and sad. They had broken the hornets' home and hurt themselves. They had ruined their game and their mom's mood. They wished they had not dared to go to the moon. They wished they had stayed in the backyard. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and make mud pies. They saw a big hairy bug crawling on a leaf. Ben wanted to catch it and put it in a jar. Lily was scared of the bug and said no. + +"Please, Lily, it is fun!" Ben said. "The bug is not bad. It is just hairy." + +"No, Ben, it is yucky!" Lily said. "It has too many legs and eyes. I don't like it." + +Ben did not listen to Lily. He rushed to the leaf and tried to grab the bug. But the bug was fast and jumped away. It landed on a fruit that was hanging from a tree. The fruit was red and round and looked yummy. + +"Wow, look at that fruit!" Ben said. "It is bigger than my hand. Let's pick it and eat it." + +"No, Ben, we don't know what it is!" Lily said. "It might be sour or bitter or make us sick. And the bug is on it. It might bite us." + +Ben did not listen to Lily. He climbed the tree and reached for the fruit. But the fruit was not a fruit. It was a hornet's nest. And the bug was not a bug. It was a hornet. And the hornet was angry. + +"Ouch, ouch, ouch!" Ben said. "The fruit is stinging me. The bug is stinging me. Help, help, help!" + +Lily heard Ben cry and ran to the tree. She saw Ben covered with hornets and hornet's nest. She was scared and sorry for Ben. She ran to the house and called for Mom. + +"Mom, Mom, Mom!" Lily said. "Ben is in trouble. He picked a bad fruit and a bad bug. He is hurt. Come, come, come!" + +Mom heard Lily and rushed to the garden. She saw Ben and the hornets and the hornet's nest. She was shocked and worried for Ben. She grabbed a hose and sprayed water on Ben and the hornets. She made them go away. She took Ben to the house and put ice and cream on his stings. She hugged him and said sorry. + +"Ben, Ben, Ben!" Mom said. "Why did you pick that fruit and that bug? You should have listened to Lily. She was right. They were not good. They were bad. You are lucky you are not worse. You are brave. But you are also silly." + +Ben felt pain and shame and love. He said sorry to Mom and Lily. He learned his lesson. He did not pick fruits and bugs he did not know. He listened to Lily more. He played with her nicely. They were happy. +Lily and Ben love to go to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They see many animals that they like. They see lions, monkeys, elephants, and more. They follow Mom and Dad from one place to another. They hold their hands and listen to what they say. + +But Lily and Ben also like to explore. Sometimes they run ahead and look at other things. They see birds, snakes, turtles, and more. They follow their curiosity and have fun. They do not hear Mom and Dad calling them. + +Mom and Dad are worried. They look for Lily and Ben everywhere. They ask the zoo workers and other people. They do not see Lily and Ben anywhere. They are scared and sad. + +Lily and Ben are tired. They have seen many things, but they do not know where Mom and Dad are. They are hungry and thirsty. They are scared and sad. They want to go home. + +They see a big sign that says "Lost and Found". They remember that Mom and Dad told them to go there if they get lost. They follow the sign and find a nice lady. She gives them water and cookies. She calls Mom and Dad on the phone. She tells them to come and get Lily and Ben. + +Mom and Dad are happy. They run to the Lost and Found and hug Lily and Ben. They say they are sorry and they love them. They say they are proud of them for finding the sign and the lady. They say they will not let them go again. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They hug Mom and Dad and say they are sorry and they love them. They say they had fun, but they missed them. They say they want to go home. + +They go home together. They are comfortable and safe. They are a family. +Sara had a pain in her tooth. She did not like it. It made her cry and not eat her food. Mommy took her to the dentist. The dentist was a nice lady with a white coat and a big smile. + +"Hello, Sara. I'm Dr. Lee. I'm going to help you with your tooth. First, I need to take a picture of it. It's called an x-ray. It will not hurt. You just have to sit still and bite on this little thing," Dr. Lee said, holding a small plastic piece. + +Sara was scared, but she trusted Dr. Lee. She did what she said and bit on the plastic piece. Dr. Lee put a big machine next to her head and pressed a button. Sara heard a beep. + +"Good job, Sara. You did great. Now let me see the x-ray," Dr. Lee said, looking at a screen. She pointed to a dark spot on Sara's tooth. "See this? This is a cavity. It's a hole in your tooth that makes it hurt. We need to remove it and fill it with a special material. Then your tooth will be healthy and happy again." + +Sara did not like the sound of that. She did not want Dr. Lee to remove anything from her tooth. She clutched Mommy's hand and whimpered. + +"It's okay, Sara. I will give you some medicine to make your tooth numb. You will not feel anything. It will be very quick and easy. Do you want to choose a color for your filling? You can have pink, blue, green, or yellow," Dr. Lee said, showing Sara some samples. + +Sara looked at the colors. She liked pink. She nodded and said, "Pink, please." + +Dr. Lee smiled and said, "Pink it is. You are a brave girl, Sara. I'm proud of you. Are you ready?" + +Sara took a deep breath and said, "Yes." + +Dr. Lee gave Sara the medicine and waited for a few minutes. Then she removed the cavity and filled it with pink material. She showed Sara a mirror and said, "Look, Sara. Your tooth is all fixed. It looks beautiful. How do you feel?" + +Sara looked at her tooth and smiled. It did not hurt anymore. It looked pretty. She felt excited. She said, "Thank you, Dr. Lee. You are a good dentist. I like my pink tooth." + +Dr. Lee hugged Sara and said, "You're welcome, Sara. You are a good patient. I like your pink tooth too. Now you have to take good care of it. Brush it every day and avoid too much candy. Okay?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Okay." + +Mommy praised Sara and gave her a sticker and a hug. They said goodbye to Dr. Lee and left the dentist's office. Sara was happy. She had a new pink tooth and no more pain. She showed it to everyone she met. She was proud of herself. She was not afraid of the dentist anymore. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play in the yard. They have a big tree with a swing. They also have a dog named Spot. Spot is very friendly and likes to chase balls. + +One day, Ben and Lily see a new thing in the yard. It is a big box with a hole. They wonder what is inside. They go closer to the box and hear a sound. + +"Meow!" + +They look at each other and smile. They love cats. They want to see the cat. They take turns to peek inside the hole. + +"Hello, kitty!" Ben says softly. He sees a gray cat with white paws. The cat looks at him and blinks. + +"Can I pet you?" Lily asks. She peeks inside the hole too. The cat rubs its head against her hand. Lily giggles. + +They decide to bring the cat some milk and a toy. They run inside the house and ask their mom. + +"Mom, can we feed the cat in the yard?" Ben asks. + +"What cat?" Mom says. She is surprised. She follows them to the yard. + +She sees the box and the cat. She smiles. She knows who the cat belongs to. + +"That's Mrs. Lee's cat. She is very old and wise. She likes to explore new places. She must have found your box and made it her home. You can feed her and play with her, but don't forget to let her go back to Mrs. Lee. She will miss her too." Mom says. + +Ben and Lily nod. They are happy to have a new friend. They thank Mom and give the cat some milk and a toy. The cat purrs and plays with them. They have a lot of fun. + +They also remember to say goodbye to the cat and let her go back to Mrs. Lee. They hope to see her again soon. They think she is the best cat ever. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. They had a big box that they filled with shiny things and hid under a bush. + +"Arr, matey, we need the key to unlock our treasure," Ben said, holding a plastic sword. + +"I have the key, captain," Anna said, holding a necklace. "But it is very fancy. We need to be careful." + +They ran to the bush and lifted the box. Anna put the necklace in the lock and turned it. The box opened and they saw their treasure. + +"Wow, look at all the gold and jewels," Ben said, picking up a bracelet. + +"And the pearls and crowns," Anna said, putting on a tiara. + +They played with their treasure for a long time, until they heard their mom calling them. + +"Anna, Ben, time to come in for lunch," mom said. + +"Okay, mom," they said. They closed the box and locked it again. They hid it under the bush and ran to the house. + +"Maybe tomorrow we can find more treasure," Ben said. + +"Or maybe we can share it with our friends," Anna said. + +They smiled and hugged. They were happy pirates. +Lily was shy. She did not like to talk to other kids. She liked to play with her bicycle. She had a pink bicycle with a bell and a basket. She rode her bicycle every day in the park. + +One day, she saw a boy with a blue bicycle. He had a helmet and a sticker. He rode his bicycle very fast. He looked fun. Lily wanted to play with him, but she was shy. She did not know how to say hello. + +The boy saw Lily too. He liked her pink bicycle. He wanted to play with her, but he did not know her name. He rode his bicycle closer to her. He smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Ben. What's your name?" + +Lily was surprised. She did not expect him to talk to her. She felt shy and scared. She did not answer. She looked down and rode her bicycle away. + +Ben was sad. He did not understand why she did not talk to him. He wanted to be her friend. He followed her and said, "Wait, don't go. Do you want to play with me? We can pick flowers and put them in your basket. Or we can race and ring our bells. Or we can share our stickers. Please, don't be shy." + +Lily heard him. She felt curious and happy. He sounded nice and fun. She liked his ideas. She stopped her bicycle and looked at him. She smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. I want to play with you. Let's pick flowers and put them in my basket. And then we can race and ring our bells. And then we can share our stickers. I'm sorry I was shy. You are a good friend." +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a club. The club is a big stick. They use the club to hit balls and rocks. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and brown. It has sharp teeth and loud bark. Tim and Sam are scared. The dog is dangerous. + +They run to the swings. They hope the dog will go away. But the dog follows them. It runs fast and growls. Tim and Sam are very scared. They need help. + +They see a man on a bike. The man is wearing a blue hat and a yellow shirt. He looks nice. Tim and Sam wave to the man. They shout, "Help! Help! Dog!" + +The man sees Tim and Sam. He sees the dog. He stops his bike. He gets off. He picks up a rock. He throws the rock at the dog. The dog yelps and runs away. + +Tim and Sam are happy. The man is brave. He saved them from the dog. They thank the man. They give him their club. The man smiles and says, "You're welcome. Be careful. Don't play with dangerous things." + +The man gets on his bike and rides away. Tim and Sam go back to the swings. They play and laugh. They are safe. They are friends. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big tree with green and yellow fruits. Anna said, "Look, Ben, those are pears. They are sweet and juicy. Let's pick some." + +Ben nodded and ran to the tree. He tried to reach a pear, but it was too high. He jumped and stretched, but he could not touch it. He said, "Anna, help me. I want a pear." + +Anna looked around and saw a ladder. She said, "Wait, Ben, I have an idea. I will bring the ladder. Then you can climb and get a pear." She ran to the shed and got the ladder. She was very helpful. + +She brought the ladder to the tree and leaned it against the trunk. She said, "Be careful, Ben. Hold the ladder and climb slowly." Ben did as she said. He climbed the ladder and reached a pear. He picked it and smiled. He said, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. Here, take a pear too." + +Anna took the pear and climbed down the ladder. She said, "You are welcome, Ben. You are a good friend too. Let's share the pears. They are yummy." They sat under the tree and ate the pears. They were happy and full. They rescued the pears from the tree and enjoyed them. They had a fun day in the garden. +Lily and Ben were in school. They had to learn new words and numbers. But Lily and Ben were bored. They did not like school. They wanted to play and have fun. + +"Let's go outside and play," Ben whispered to Lily. "We can run and jump and slide." + +"But we have to stay here and listen to the teacher," Lily whispered back. "She will be angry if we leave." + +Ben did not care. He was tired of school. He yawned and got up from his seat. He took Lily's hand and ran to the door. + +"Hey, where are you going?" the teacher asked. She saw Ben and Lily trying to escape. She was not happy. She ran after them. + +Ben and Lily ran faster. They reached the playground. They saw the swings and the slide and the sandbox. They smiled and laughed. They forgot about school. + +They played for a long time. They did not see the sky getting dark. They did not hear the bell ringing. They did not notice the other kids going home. + +They were having too much fun. + +But then they heard a loud roar. They turned around and saw a big, scary bear. The bear was hungry. He smelled Ben and Lily. He licked his lips. He wanted a tasty snack. + +Ben and Lily were scared. They screamed and tried to run away. But the bear was faster. He caught them with his big paws. He opened his mouth and bit them. + +The teacher heard the screams. She ran to the playground. She saw the bear and the blood. She saw Ben and Lily's shoes and hats. She was sad and shocked. She called for help. + +But it was too late. Ben and Lily were gone. The bear had eaten them. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your teacher and stay in school. Do not run away and play. You never know what dangers are waiting for you. +Tommy was grumpy. He did not want to go to bed. He wanted to play with his toys and watch TV. But Mommy said it was time to sleep. She gave him a glass of milk and a kiss. She said, "Drink your milk, Tommy. It will help you sleep. And don't suck your thumb. It will make your teeth bad." + +Tommy did not listen. He put the glass of milk on the floor and sucked his thumb. He made a face at Mommy. He said, "No, I don't want to drink milk. I don't want to sleep. I want to play." + +Mommy was sad. She said, "Okay, Tommy. You can stay up for a little while. But you have to be quiet. Daddy is working in the other room. And you have to drink your milk. It will get cold and yucky if you don't." + +Tommy nodded. He thought Mommy was silly. He did not care about the milk. He did not care about Daddy. He only cared about his toys and TV. He turned on the TV and played with his cars. He forgot about the milk and his thumb. + +But then something bad happened. A big rat came out of the hole in the wall. It saw the glass of milk on the floor. It ran to the glass and drank the milk. It liked the milk. It wanted more. It saw Tommy's thumb in his mouth. It thought it was a worm. It bit Tommy's thumb. + +Tommy screamed. He dropped his cars and turned off the TV. He looked at his thumb. It was bleeding and hurting. He cried and cried. He wanted Mommy. He wanted Daddy. He wanted his milk. He was sorry he was grumpy. He was sorry he did not listen. But it was too late. The rat was gone. The milk was gone. And his thumb was bad. +Tim and Sam were playing knights in the park. They had sticks for swords and cardboard for shields. They pretended to fight dragons and bad guys. They had a lot of fun. + +But then a big boy came and took Sam's shield. He said it was his and he was stronger. He pushed Sam to the ground and laughed. Sam was sad and hurt. He cried. + +Tim saw what happened and ran to help his friend. He was angry and brave. He used his stick to hit the big boy's shield. He said, "Give it back! It is not yours! You are mean!" + +The big boy was surprised and scared. He did not expect Tim to fight back. He dropped Sam's shield and ran away. He was pale and he frowned. + +Tim picked up Sam's shield and gave it to him. He helped him stand up and hugged him. He said, "Are you okay? You are my best friend. I will always protect you." + +Sam smiled and hugged him back. He said, "Thank you. You are my best friend too. You are a great knight." + +They went back to playing knights in the park. They were happy and proud. They had a lot of fun. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big green tree. The tree has many leaves and birds. + +"Look, Sara, a big green tree!" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, it is very big and green. Do you want to climb it?" Sara asks. + +Ben nods. He likes to climb. He and Sara run to the tree. They find a low branch and pull themselves up. They sit on the branch and look around. + +"Wow, we are so high!" Ben says. + +"I can see the whole park!" Sara says. + +They see other children playing, dogs running, and flowers growing. They hear the birds singing, the wind blowing, and the water splashing. + +The big green tree is happy. It likes to have Sara and Ben on its branch. It cares for them. It gives them shade and fresh air. It makes them feel safe and cozy. + +"Thank you, big green tree, for letting us climb you!" Sara says. + +"Yes, thank you, big green tree, for caring for us!" Ben says. + +They hug the tree and smile. They are happy too. They have a big green friend. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, Tom has a good idea. He says to Anna, "Let's invite Sam and Lily to play with us. We can have a picnic in the park. I have a basket with some food and drinks. Do you want to come?" + +Anna nods and smiles. She likes Sam and Lily. They are nice and funny. She says to Tom, "Yes, I want to come. That sounds fun. What food and drinks do you have in your basket?" + +Tom opens his basket and shows Anna. He has some sandwiches, some apples, some cookies, and some juice. He says to Anna, "You can have some of everything. But we have to share with Sam and Lily. They will be here soon. Let's find a good spot to sit and eat." + +They walk around the park and look for a good spot. They see a big tree with some shade and some grass. They think it is perfect. They put the basket under the tree and spread a blanket on the grass. They sit on the blanket and wait for Sam and Lily. + +Soon, they see Sam and Lily running towards them. They wave and shout, "Hi, Tom and Anna. We are here. Thank you for inviting us. What a nice picnic you have." + +Tom and Anna welcome them and say, "Hi, Sam and Lily. We are happy you are here. You can have some of our food and drinks. But we have to be tidy. We don't want to make a mess in the park." + +Sam and Lily agree and say, "OK, we will be tidy. We don't want to make a mess either. The park is beautiful and clean. We want to keep it that way." + +They all sit on the blanket and enjoy the picnic. They eat, drink, talk, and laugh. They have a lot of fun. They are good friends. They are happy. +Lily liked to play with her dolls and make tea for them. She had a small pot, cups and spoons that she used to pretend. She wanted to be a good host and prepare tea for her dolls every day. + +One day, she saw a big pot on the stove in the kitchen. She thought it was a better pot for making tea. She climbed on a chair and reached for the pot. She did not know that the pot was hot and had water inside. + +"Ouch!" she cried as the pot fell on the floor and the water spilled on her. She felt a lot of pain and started to cry. Her mom heard her and ran to the kitchen. She saw Lily and the mess and was very scared. + +"Oh, Lily, what have you done?" she said as she hugged her and checked her for burns. "You should never touch the stove or the pots. They are very dangerous. You could have hurt yourself badly." + +Lily was sorry and ashamed. She did not mean to cause trouble. She just wanted to make tea for her dolls. She realized that she should have asked her mom for help or used her own pot. She learned that it is not good to play with things that are not for her. + +The moral of the story is: Do not play with things that are not for you. They could be dangerous or harmful. Always ask for help or permission before using something that is not yours. +Lily and Max were having lunch with Mommy. They had yummy cheese sandwiches and apple juice on a big tray. Lily and Max liked cheese sandwiches very much. + +"Can I have another sandwich, Mommy?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, sweetie. Here you go." Mommy gave Lily another sandwich from the tray. + +"Thank you, Mommy!" Lily said. She took a big bite of her sandwich. + +Max wanted another sandwich too. But he did not ask Mommy. He reached for the tray and tried to grab a sandwich. But he was too fast and clumsy. He knocked over the tray and made a big mess. The sandwiches, the juice, and the plates fell on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Mommy said. "Max, what did you do?" + +Max was scared. He saw Mommy's angry face. He saw Lily's sad face. He saw the broken tray and the torn sandwiches. He felt bad. He started to cry. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy! I'm sorry, Lily!" Max sobbed. + +Mommy sighed. She was not happy, but she was not mad either. She knew Max did not mean to do it. She hugged Max and Lily. + +"It's okay, Max. It was an accident. But next time, you have to ask before you take something. And you have to be careful with the tray. Do you understand?" Mommy said. + +"Yes, Mommy. I understand." Max said. He sniffed and wiped his tears. + +Mommy smiled. She got a new tray and made some more sandwiches. She also got some cookies for dessert. + +"Here, kids. Let's try again. And this time, let's share nicely. Okay?" Mommy said. + +"Okay, Mommy!" Lily and Max said. They smiled too. They ate their sandwiches and cookies. They said thank you to Mommy. They were happy again. +Anna and Ben went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. They liked to watch them and learn their names. + +At lunchtime, they sat on a bench and ate their sandwiches. Anna had cheese and Ben had ham. They also had apples and cookies. They chewed their food well and said thank you to Mom and Dad. + +After lunch, they went to see the giraffes. They were very tall and had long necks and spots. Anna and Ben thought they were funny and cute. They wanted to feed them, so they asked Mom and Dad for some carrots. + +Mom and Dad bought some carrots from a man who worked at the zoo. He told them to be careful and gentle with the giraffes. He said they had big teeth and strong jaws, but they were friendly and liked carrots. + +Anna and Ben each took a carrot and held it out to the giraffes. The giraffes stretched their necks and reached for the carrots. They took them with their tongues and chewed them slowly. Anna and Ben giggled and watched them. They felt happy and curious. + +They had a fun day at the zoo. They saw many animals, but they liked the giraffes the best. They said goodbye to them and to the man who worked at the zoo. They went back to the car with Mom and Dad. They were tired but happy. They had an ordinary day, but it was also a special day. +Lily and Ben were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to pretend that their dolls were their friends and they had tea parties and adventures with them. Lily had a pink doll with long hair and a dress. Ben had a blue doll with short hair and a hat. + +One day, a new girl moved in next door. Her name was Mia and she had a yellow doll with curly hair and glasses. She saw Lily and Ben playing and wanted to join them. She knocked on the fence and said, "Hello, can I play with you?" + +Lily and Ben looked at her and smiled. They said, "Yes, you can play with us. We are having a tea party. What is your doll's name?" + +Mia said, "My doll's name is Sunny. She is very smart and funny. She likes to read books and tell jokes." + +Lily and Ben said, "Wow, Sunny sounds very nice. Our dolls are called Rosie and Max. They like to dance and sing. Come, we have some cookies and juice for you and Sunny. Welcome to our garden." + +Mia and Sunny climbed over the fence and joined Lily and Ben. They sat on a blanket and shared their cookies and juice. They talked and laughed and played with their dolls. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Mia said something that made Lily and Ben sad. She said, "You know, Sunny is not a real doll. She is a fake doll. She is made of plastic and cloth. She cannot talk or move or feel. She is just a toy. I only pretend that she is my friend because I have no real friends." + +Lily and Ben looked at Mia and said, "But Mia, we are your real friends. We like you and Sunny. We don't care if your doll is fake or not. We care about you and your memory. You can always play with us and our dolls. We are happy to have you here." + +Mia looked at Lily and Ben and felt a warm feeling in her heart. She said, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are very kind and sweet. You are my real friends. And Sunny is my real friend too. She is not fake to me. She is my memory of my grandma. She gave me Sunny before she went to heaven. She told me to always smile and be brave. She told me to find good friends like you." + +Lily and Ben hugged Mia and said, "We are sorry about your grandma. She sounds very nice. We are glad that you have Sunny to remember her. We are glad that you found us. We love you and Sunny. You are welcome to our garden anytime." +Sara and Tom are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They see a big hill with many flowers. They want to climb the hill and pick some flowers. + +"Let's go to the hill, Sara!" Tom says. + +"OK, Tom. But we have to be careful. The hill is very high and steep." Sara says. + +They hold hands and start to climb the hill. They have to step on rocks and grass. They see many colors and shapes of flowers. They are happy and excited. + +"Look, Sara! I found a yellow flower. It is very pretty. I will give it to Mom." Tom says. + +"Wow, Tom! That is a nice flower. I found a purple flower. It is very soft. I will give it to Dad." Sara says. + +They pick some more flowers and put them in their pockets. They want to measure how many flowers they have. They sit on the top of the hill and count their flowers. + +"I have five flowers, Sara. How many do you have?" Tom asks. + +"I have six flowers, Tom. I have one more than you." Sara says. + +They smile and hug each other. They are proud of their flowers. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. It is a thunder. They look at the sky and see dark clouds. It is going to rain. They are frightened. They do not want to get wet and lose their flowers. + +"Let's go back, Sara! It is going to rain. We have to rush!" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom. Let's go back. We have to hurry!" Sara says. + +They stand up and run down the hill. They have to be careful not to slip and fall. They see their Mom and Dad waiting for them at the park. They wave and shout to them. + +"Mom! Dad! We have flowers for you!" Sara and Tom say. + +Mom and Dad are happy to see them. They hug and kiss them. They take their flowers and thank them. + +"You are very sweet, Sara and Tom. We love your flowers. But why are you so frightened?" Mom asks. + +"We were on the hill, Mom. We heard a thunder. It was very loud. We were scared. We had to rush back." Sara says. + +"Don't worry, Sara and Tom. You are safe now. The thunder is far away. It is not going to rain here. You are brave and smart. You did the right thing." Dad says. + +Sara and Tom feel better. They are not frightened anymore. They are happy and proud. They have flowers and parents who love them. They have a good day. +Lily and Ben are young friends. They like to play and make things. One day, they want to make a card for their teacher, Miss Rose. She is very nice and helps them learn. + +They find some paper, crayons, stickers and glue. They start to decorate the card. They draw flowers, stars, hearts and letters. They stick some stickers of animals and cars. They write "We love you, Miss Rose" on the card. + +They are very happy with their card. They show it to each other and smile. They want to give it to Miss Rose tomorrow. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is their dog, Spot. He runs into the room and jumps on the table. He knocks over the glue and the crayons. He grabs the card with his mouth and runs away. + +Lily and Ben are very sad and angry. They chase after Spot and shout, "Stop, Spot! Give us our card!" + +Spot does not listen. He runs outside and tears the card into pieces. He thinks it is a fun game. + +Lily and Ben find the pieces of the card on the grass. They cry and hug each other. They worked so hard on the card and now it is ruined. + +Miss Rose sees them and comes over. She asks, "What's wrong, Lily and Ben?" + +They tell her what happened. They show her the pieces of the card. They say, "We are sorry, Miss Rose. We made this card for you, but Spot destroyed it. We wanted to say thank you and we love you, but now we can't." + +Miss Rose smiles and hugs them. She says, "Don't be sorry, Lily and Ben. I can see how much you love me and how much you tried to make a beautiful card for me. The card is not important. What matters is your feelings and your friendship. You are very kind and thoughtful. I am very proud of you and I love you too." + +Lily and Ben smile and hug her back. They feel happy and warm. They learn that the best gift is not something you make, but something you feel and share. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big tree with red fruits. They wanted to try them. + +"Look, Tom, yummy fruits!" Lily said. + +"Let's grab some!" Tom said. + +They ran to the tree and grabbed some fruits. They bit them and made a face. They were not yummy. They were sour and bitter. + +"Yuck!" Lily said. + +"Yuck!" Tom said. + +They threw the fruits away and wiped their mouths. But then they felt something on their skin. It was an itch. A bad itch. They scratched and scratched, but it did not go away. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily said. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom said. + +They looked at each other and saw red spots. They had a rash. They had grabbed the wrong fruits. They were poison fruits. + +They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. She saw them and gasped. She took them to the car and drove to the doctor. + +The doctor gave them some cream and some pills. He said they would be fine, but they had to stay in bed for a week. No more playing in the park. + +Lily and Tom were sad and bored. They wished they had not grabbed the poison fruits. They learned a hard lesson. They should not eat things they do not know. They should ask their mom first. + +The end. +Lily and Mom were going on a trip. They had a lot of luggage to carry. Lily wanted to help Mom, but the luggage was too big and heavy for her. + +"Can I support you, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Thank you, Lily, you are very kind. But this luggage is too hard for you. You can support me by holding my hand and staying close to me," Mom said. + +Lily nodded and took Mom's hand. They walked to the bus stop. It was a cold day, and Lily shivered. She wished she had a warm coat like Mom. + +"Mom, I'm cold," Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I have a warm coat for you in the luggage. But we can't open it now. We have to wait until we get on the bus," Mom said. + +Lily frowned. She wanted to wear the warm coat now. She wondered why Mom had put it in the luggage. + +They waited for a long time. The bus was late. Lily was very cold and bored. She saw a big dog running in the street. It looked fun and friendly. Lily let go of Mom's hand and ran after the dog. + +"Lily, come back! It's not safe!" Mom shouted. + +But Lily did not hear Mom. She followed the dog to a park. The dog stopped and wagged its tail. Lily smiled and petted the dog. It was warm and soft. + +"Hello, dog. You are nice. Do you want to play with me?" Lily said. + +The dog barked and licked Lily's face. Lily giggled. She forgot about Mom and the luggage and the bus. + +Mom was very worried. She looked everywhere for Lily. She asked people if they had seen her. No one had. Mom felt scared and sad. She wished she had not put the warm coat in the luggage. She wished she had held Lily's hand tighter. She wished Lily had stayed with her. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play and eat together. One day, Mama makes rice for lunch. Sara and Ben love rice. They each get a big bowl. + +"Can I have more rice, Mama?" Sara asks. + +"Me too, me too!" Ben says. + +Mama smiles. "You can have more rice, but only if you finish your bowl first. And don't forget to drink your water. It is clear and good for you." + +Sara and Ben nod. They eat their rice fast. They want more. But they do not drink their water. They leave it in their cups. + +After lunch, Sara and Ben go to their room. They feel sleepy. They lie on their beds. They close their eyes. They dream. + +Sara dreams of a big mountain of rice. She climbs up and up. She eats and eats. She is happy. But then, she feels thirsty. She looks for water. She cannot find any. She feels dry and hot. She cries. + +Ben dreams of a big lake of water. He jumps in and swims. He drinks and drinks. He is happy. But then, he feels hungry. He looks for rice. He cannot find any. He feels weak and cold. He cries. + +Sara and Ben wake up. They are scared and sad. They run to Mama. They hug her. + +"Mama, Mama, we had bad dreams!" Sara says. + +"We want rice and water, Mama!" Ben says. + +Mama hugs them back. She understands. She takes them to the kitchen. She gives them some rice and water. + +"Rice and water are both good for you," Mama says. "But you need to have them in balance. Not too much, not too little. Then you will feel good and happy. And you will have good dreams." + +Sara and Ben listen. They eat their rice and drink their water. They feel better. They thank Mama. + +They learn a lesson. They need to have balance in their lives. They need to be grateful for what they have. They need to listen to Mama. +Ben and Lily were playing in their room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. They had a map and a chest and some coins and jewels. They also had a candle to see in the dark. + +"Look, Ben, I found a secret passage!" Lily said, pointing to a hole in the wall. "Maybe there is more treasure inside!" + +"Let's go and see!" Ben said, grabbing the candle. "But be careful, it might be scary!" + +They crawled through the hole and found a small tunnel. It was dark and dusty and they could hear strange noises. They held the candle close to their faces and tried to be brave. + +"Ben, I'm scared," Lily whispered. "Can we go back?" + +"No, we have to find the treasure!" Ben said. "Maybe it's just around the corner!" + +They kept crawling until they reached a dead end. There was a big door with a lock and a key. Ben tried to open the door, but it was too heavy. + +"I can't do it, Lily," Ben said. "It's too heavy!" + +"Let me try," Lily said. She took the key and put it in the lock. She turned it hard and heard a click. She pushed the door with all her strength and managed to open it a little bit. + +"Good job, Lily!" Ben said. "You managed to open the door!" + +They peeked inside and saw a bright light. They smelled something sweet and heard music and laughter. They realized they had found the kitchen, where their mom was baking a cake for their dad's birthday. + +"Surprise!" their mom said, seeing them. "What are you doing here?" + +"We were looking for treasure," Ben said. + +"Well, you found it!" their mom said, smiling. "The cake is your treasure! And you can help me decorate it with the candles!" + +"Yay!" Ben and Lily said, clapping their hands. They forgot about their pirate game and ran to the table. They helped their mom put the candles on the cake and sang happy birthday to their dad. They were very happy. +Ben has a dog. His dog is silly. His dog likes to play with Ben and make him laugh. His dog can do tricks. He can sit, roll, and shake. Ben loves his dog. + +One day, Ben and his dog go to the park. They see a big pond. There are ducks in the pond. The ducks quack and swim. Ben's dog wants to play with the ducks. He runs to the pond and jumps in. He splashes and barks. The ducks are scared. They fly away. Ben's dog is wet and muddy. He is silly. + +Ben calls his dog. He says, "Come here, silly dog. You need a bath." His dog comes to him. He wags his tail. He licks Ben's face. Ben giggles. He says, "You are a silly dog, but I love you." He hugs his dog. They go home. Ben's mom sees them. She says, "What a mess! You both need a bath." She is not mad. She smiles. She loves Ben and his dog. They are silly. +Lily and Tom like to travel on the train. They sit by the window and look at the trees and houses. They see cows and sheep and horses. They wave to the people on the platforms. + +"Look, Tom, there is a big bridge!" Lily says. "The train will go over the river." + +"I see it, Lily. The river is very blue and shiny. Do you think there are fish in it?" Tom asks. + +"Maybe. I like fish. They are friendly and swim fast. Do you want to see them?" Lily says. + +"Yes, I do. Maybe we can go to the aquarium later. They have many fish there. And turtles and sharks and dolphins." Tom says. + +"That sounds fun. I like dolphins. They are friendly and smart and make funny noises. They can jump high in the air." Lily says. + +The train goes over the bridge and follows the track. Lily and Tom are happy. They like to travel and see new things. They wonder what else they will find on their trip. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and sing songs. One day, they find a big box of paints. They want to make pictures with the paints. + +"Look, I have red and blue. I can mix them and make purple!" Sara says. + +"That is interesting. I have yellow and green. I can mix them and make orange!" Ben says. + +They mix the paints and make new colors. They are happy. They use the paints to make pictures of flowers, animals and rainbows. They sing a song about colors. + +"Red and blue make purple, yellow and green make orange, we can mix the paints and make new colors, we can sing a song and have fun!" they sing. + +But then, they see that they have used all the paints. There is no more paint left in the box. They are sad. They want to make more pictures and sing more songs. + +"What can we do now?" Sara asks. + +"I have an idea. We can use crayons and paper. We can make more pictures and sing more songs!" Ben says. + +They find crayons and paper. They use them to make more pictures and sing more songs. They are happy again. They learn that they can use different things to be creative and have fun. + +The moral of the story is: You can use your imagination and find new ways to enjoy yourself. You don't need to have a lot of things to be happy. You can share with your friends and learn from each other. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to draw with crayons. They have many crayons of different colors. Tom likes red and blue. Mia likes yellow and green. + +One day, they decide to draw the sun. They each take a yellow crayon and a piece of paper. They start to draw a big circle. They want to make their sun shine. + +Tom draws many lines around his circle. He thinks his sun is very bright. He looks at Mia's paper. He sees that she also draws many lines around her circle. He thinks her sun is also bright. He wants his sun to be brighter. He is competitive. + +He takes another yellow crayon and draws more lines. He presses hard on the paper. He hopes his sun will shine more. He looks at Mia's paper again. He sees that she also takes another yellow crayon and draws more lines. She presses hard on the paper too. She hopes her sun will shine more. She is competitive too. + +They keep drawing more and more lines. They use up all their yellow crayons. They make holes in their paper. They look at each other's paper. They see that their suns are not shining. They are messy and broken. They are sad. They are not friends anymore. +Lily and Ben were playing with their dolls in the living room. They liked to pretend that their dolls were friends and had adventures together. Lily had a leather doll that her grandma gave her. It was old and soft and had a pretty dress. Ben had a plastic doll that he got for his birthday. It was new and shiny and had a loud voice. + +"Let's make our dolls go to the park," Lily said. "They can swing and slide and have fun." + +"OK," Ben said. "But my doll is the boss. She tells your doll what to do." + +Lily did not like that. She wanted her doll to be free and happy. She said, "No, my doll is the boss. She is original and smart and kind." + +Ben did not like that. He wanted his doll to be powerful and cool and loud. He said, "No, my doll is the boss. She is modern and strong and brave." + +They started to argue and pull their dolls. Lily said, "Give me my doll. You are hurting her." + +Ben said, "No, give me my doll. You are ruining her." + +They got angry and shouted. Ben slapped Lily's doll with his hand. Lily slapped Ben's doll with her doll. The dolls fell on the floor and made a noise. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the dolls and the children. She was not happy. She said, "What are you doing? Why are you fighting? Why are you slapping the dolls?" + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were playing, but we disagreed. We wanted our dolls to be the boss." + +Mom said, "You don't have to fight over the dolls. They are both nice and special. They can be friends and share. You can be friends and share too. Come here and hug." + +Lily and Ben hugged their mom and each other. They picked up their dolls and said, "We are sorry, dolls. We love you. You can be the boss sometimes." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's better. Now, let's go to the park and have some fun." +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They like to run and jump on the grass. The grass is green and soft. They see a big dog near a tree. The dog is brown and furry. Sara and Ben want to pet the dog. + +They go near the dog and say hello. The dog wags its tail and licks their faces. Sara and Ben giggle and hug the dog. The dog is very kind and friendly. They ask the dog what its name is. + +The dog barks and says, "My name is Max. I am waiting for my owner. He went to order some food from the truck. He will be back soon. Do you want to play with me?" + +Sara and Ben nod and say yes. They play fetch with a stick. They throw the stick and Max runs to get it. He brings it back and drops it at their feet. They do this many times. They have a lot of fun. + +Soon, they see a man coming back from the truck. He has a bag of food in his hand. He calls Max and says, "Come here, boy. It's time to go home. Who are your new friends?" + +Max runs to the man and wags his tail. He looks at Sara and Ben and barks. He says, "These are Sara and Ben. They are very kind and fun. They played with me on the grass. Can we play again?" + +The man smiles and says, "Sure, we can play again. Maybe next time we come to the park. What do you say, Sara and Ben?" + +Sara and Ben smile and say, "Yes, please. We like Max. He is a good dog. Can we pet him goodbye?" + +The man nods and says, "Of course. He likes you too. You are very nice to him. Thank you for playing with him." + +Sara and Ben pet Max goodbye. They say, "Bye, Max. See you soon. Have a good day." + +Max barks and says, "Bye, Sara and Ben. See you soon. Have a good day." + +The man and Max walk away. Sara and Ben wave and watch them go. They are happy they met a new friend. They go back to playing on the grass. +Ben and Mia are playing hide and seek in the park. Ben is the seeker and Mia is the hider. Mia runs behind a big tree and waits for Ben to find her. She is very quiet and still. + +Ben looks around the park and tries to find Mia. He sees a swing, a slide, a bench, but no Mia. He thinks Mia is very good at hiding. He walks closer to the big tree and hears a small sound. He smiles and says, "I hear you, Mia!" + +Mia is surprised and tries to be more quiet. She covers her mouth with her hand and hopes Ben will go away. But Ben is smart and sees something behind the tree. He sees a pink shoe and a small foot. He laughs and says, "I see you, Mia!" + +Mia knows she is caught and comes out from behind the tree. She sees Ben smiling and says, "You found me, Ben! You are very good at seeking!" + +Ben and Mia hug and say, "You are a good hider, Mia! You are a good seeker, Ben!" They are happy and decide to play again. They take turns hiding and seeking and have a lot of fun. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They run and jump and laugh. They are jolly. + +One day, they see a big slide. It is shiny and smooth. Lily and Tom want to try it. They climb up the stairs. Lily goes first. She sits on the slide and pushes off. She slides down very fast. She feels the wind in her hair. She is happy. + +Tom waits for his turn. He sits on the slide and pushes off. But he slips. He slides too fast. He cannot stop. He bumps into Lily. They both fall off the slide. They land on the grass. They are not hurt. But they are surprised. + +"Are you okay?" Lily asks Tom. + +"I'm okay. Are you okay?" Tom asks Lily. + +"I'm okay. That was fun!" Lily says. + +They look at each other. They smile. They hug. They are friends. They love each other. They are jolly. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big bridge over a river. They wanted to cross the bridge and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Tom!" Mia said. "Maybe we can find something fun!" + +"But what if Mom and Dad get mad?" Tom asked. "They told us to stay in the park." + +"Don't worry, they won't know," Mia said. "We'll be back soon." + +Tom felt guilty, but he followed Mia. They ran to the bridge and started to cross it. The bridge was high and long, and they could see the water and the trees below. They felt excited and scared at the same time. + +When they reached the other side, they saw a big surprise. There was a playground with swings, slides, and a sandbox. They had never seen it before. They ran to the playground and started to play. + +"This is so fun, Mia!" Tom said. "Look, I can swing so high!" + +"Me too, Tom!" Mia said. "And look, there are so many toys in the sandbox!" + +They played for a long time, and forgot about the time. They did not hear the sound of a car horn. + +"Tom! Mia! Where are you?" It was Mom and Dad. They had come to pick them up from the park. They had seen them cross the bridge and followed them. + +Tom and Mia stopped playing and looked at each other. They felt guilty again. They knew they had done something wrong. + +They ran to the bridge and saw Mom and Dad waiting for them. They were not happy. + +"Tom! Mia! What were you doing?" Mom asked. "You know you are not supposed to leave the park without us!" + +"We're sorry, Mom," Tom said. "We saw the bridge and wanted to see what was on the other side." + +"We found a playground, Mom," Mia said. "It was a surprise." + +Mom and Dad sighed. They were glad that Tom and Mia were safe, but they were also angry and disappointed. + +"You should not have gone to the bridge, Tom and Mia," Dad said. "It was dangerous and naughty. You could have gotten hurt or lost. You have to listen to us and follow the rules." + +"We're sorry, Dad," Tom and Mia said. "We won't do it again." + +Mom and Dad hugged them and took them to the car. They drove them home and gave them a time-out. Tom and Mia felt sorry and sad. They learned their lesson. They decided to never cross the bridge again without Mom and Dad. +Lily was very tired. She had played a lot with her toys and her dog. She wanted to take a nap, but she was not sleepy yet. She yawned and stretched her arms and legs. She looked around the room and saw a big chair. The chair was soft and cozy. It had a pillow and a blanket on it. Lily thought the chair was perfect for napping. + +She walked to the chair and climbed on it. She snuggled with the pillow and pulled the blanket over her. She closed her eyes and tried to sleep. But she heard a noise. It was her dog, Spot. Spot was barking and wagging his tail. He wanted to play with Lily. He jumped on the chair and licked Lily's face. + +"Spot, no!" Lily said. "I want to sleep. Go away!" + +But Spot did not go away. He barked louder and nudged Lily with his nose. He wanted Lily to throw his ball for him. He dropped the ball on the chair and looked at Lily with his big eyes. + +"Please, Lily, please!" Spot said. "Play with me! I'm bored!" + +Lily opened her eyes and saw Spot's ball. She felt sorry for Spot. He was her best friend. She decided to play with him for a little while. She picked up the ball and threw it across the room. Spot ran after it as fast as he could. He caught the ball and brought it back to Lily. He dropped it on the chair again and waited for Lily to throw it. + +Lily and Spot played like this for a long time. They had fun and laughed. Lily forgot that she was tired. She was happy with Spot. She threw the ball one more time, but this time she threw it very slow. Spot ran after it very slow too. He caught the ball and came back to the chair very slow. He jumped on the chair and lay down next to Lily. He gave her a lick and a wag. + +"Thank you, Lily, thank you!" Spot said. "You are the best!" + +Lily hugged Spot and smiled. She was glad that she played with him. She felt sleepy now. She put the ball on the floor and cuddled with Spot. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. Spot fell asleep too. They both dreamed of playing and napping on the big chair. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were rabbits who lived in a big garden. They liked to eat carrots that grew in the garden. But they had to be careful, because the farmer did not like them. He had a big dog that chased them and a loud gun that scared them. + +One day, Lily and Ben saw a big pile of carrots near the fence. They were very hungry and wanted to eat them. But Lily was afraid. She said, "Ben, we should not go there. It is a trap. The farmer is hiding behind the fence. He wants to catch us and put us in a cage." + +Ben did not listen to Lily. He said, "Lily, you are a scaredy-cat. There is no trap. The farmer is not here. He is in his house. He does not know we are here. Come on, let's go and eat the carrots. They look so yummy." + +Ben ran towards the pile of carrots. Lily followed him, but she was still afraid. She said, "Ben, please behave. We should go back to our hole. It is not safe here." + +But Ben did not behave. He reached the pile of carrots and started to eat them. He said, "Mmm, these are the best carrots ever. Lily, you are missing out. Come and join me." + +Lily was about to join him, when she heard a loud bang. She looked up and saw the farmer with his gun. He had shot Ben. Ben fell to the ground, with a carrot in his mouth. He was not moving. He was dead. + +Lily was very sad and scared. She cried, "Ben, Ben, no, no, no!" She tried to run away, but it was too late. The dog saw her and ran after her. He caught her and bit her. She was hurt. She was also dead. + +The farmer was happy. He said, "Ha, ha, ha, I got them. Stupid rabbits. They should have behaved. They should not have eaten my carrots. Now they are my dinner." He picked up Lily and Ben and put them in a bag. He took them to his house and cooked them. He ate them with his family. They said, "Mmm, these are the best rabbits ever." They did not know that Lily and Ben had names and feelings. They did not care. They were mean. The end. +Lily was very hungry when she woke up. She ran to the kitchen and saw Mommy making toast. Lily loved toast. She wanted to help Mommy. + +"Can I put butter on the toast?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey. Here is a knife and a plate. Be careful, the toast is hot." Mommy said. + +Lily took the knife and the plate and went to the table. She saw four pieces of toast on the table. They were very thick. Lily liked thick toast. She put butter on one piece and took a big bite. + +"Mmm, this is good!" Lily said. + +But then she felt something crunchy in her mouth. She spit out the bite and looked at the toast. There was something shiny and green on it. + +"What is this?" Lily asked. + +Mommy came to the table and smiled. + +"Surprise! I put some sprinkles on your toast. Do you like them?" Mommy asked. + +Lily looked at the sprinkles. They were pretty, but they did not taste good on toast. She shook her head. + +"No, thank you. I like plain toast." Lily said. + +Mommy laughed. + +"I'm sorry, honey. I was just trying to make your breakfast fun. Here, you can have another piece of toast. This one is plain." Mommy said. + +She gave Lily a new piece of toast. Lily put butter on it and took a bite. It was soft and warm and yummy. + +"Thank you, Mommy. I love you." Lily said. + +"I love you too, Lily. And I love your surprises, even if they are not always tasty." Mommy said. + +They hugged and ate their toast together. Lily was happy. She liked surprises, but she liked toast more. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a doll and Ben has a car. They are having fun and making noises. + +Suddenly, the telephone rings. It is loud and makes them stop playing. Lily and Ben look at each other and wonder who is calling. + +They run to the kitchen, where the telephone is. They see their mom talking on the telephone. She looks busy and serious. She does not see them. + +Lily and Ben want to talk to mom, but they do not want to interrupt her. They wait and listen. + +"Hello, this is Anna. Yes, I can help you with that. No, it is not a problem. I have the report ready. I can send it to you by email. Yes, I understand. It is very important. OK, thank you. Goodbye." + +Mom hangs up the telephone and sighs. She turns around and sees Lily and Ben. She smiles and hugs them. + +"Sorry, my loves. That was a call from work. Something important happened and I had to help. I am done now. Do you want to tell me what you were playing?" + +Lily and Ben nod and start to tell mom about their toys and their games. Mom listens and plays with them. She is not busy anymore. She is happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play near the river. One day, they find a big raft. It is made of wood and has a rope. + +"Let's go on the raft!" Tom says. "We can pretend we are pirates!" + +"OK!" Mia says. "But be careful. The water is rough today. It can make the raft go fast and bump." + +They climb on the raft and hold the rope. They shout and laugh as the raft moves on the water. They see ducks and fish and trees. + +"Look, there is a bridge!" Tom says. "We can go under it!" + +But the bridge is low and the raft is high. The raft cannot fit under the bridge. It hits the bridge and stops. Tom and Mia fall off the raft. They splash into the water. + +"Help!" Tom and Mia cry. "We are wet and cold!" + +A man sees them from the bridge. He runs to help them. He throws a big net into the water. He tells them to grab the net. + +"Hold on!" the man says. "I will pull you up!" + +Tom and Mia hold the net. The man pulls them up to the bridge. He wraps them in a warm blanket. He is kind and friendly. + +"Are you OK?" the man asks. "Where are your parents?" + +"We are OK, thank you," Tom and Mia say. "Our parents are at home. We were playing on the raft." + +"That was not a good idea," the man says. "The raft is not safe. It can break or get stuck. The water is not safe. It can be rough or deep. You should not play on the raft or in the water without an adult." + +"We are sorry," Tom and Mia say. "We did not know. We will not do it again." + +The man nods. He calls their parents and tells them what happened. He sends them home in his car. He keeps the raft and the rope. + +Tom and Mia hug the man and thank him. They learn their lesson. They never play on the raft or in the water again. They find other games to play near the river. They are still friends. They are happy and safe. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who was very friendly and liked to run and bark. + +One day, the sky was dark and the wind was strong. Anna and Ben heard a loud noise that made them scared. It was thunder, they learned from their mom. She told them to come inside and stay safe. She also mentioned that thunder was not bad, but a sign of rain that helped the plants grow. + +Anna and Ben did not listen to their mom. They thought thunder was fun and wanted to see it. They sneaked out of the house and ran to the swing. They pushed each other higher and higher, laughing and shouting. They did not see the flash of light that came from the sky. + +Suddenly, there was a loud boom that shook the ground. Anna and Ben felt a shock that hurt them. They fell off the swing and lay on the grass. Spot ran to them and licked their faces, but they did not move. They were still and quiet. + +Their mom heard the boom and ran outside. She saw Anna and Ben on the ground and Spot by their side. She screamed and cried. She called for help, but it was too late. Anna and Ben were gone. They had been hit by lightning, a very dangerous thing that came with thunder. They had been foolish and not humble. They had not listened to their mom. They had paid a high price for their curiosity. +Lily likes to knit with her grandma. They make things with yarn and needles. Lily wants to make a scarf for her mom. She picks pink and purple yarn, her mom's favorite colors. + +Every day, Lily knits a little bit more. She counts the rows and stitches. She makes the scarf long and soft. Grandma helps her when she makes a mistake. Lily is happy when she knits. + +One day, Lily knits the last row. She is done! She finishes the scarf. She shows it to grandma. Grandma smiles and hugs her. She says, "You did a great job, Lily. The scarf is beautiful. Your mom will love it." + +Lily wraps the scarf in a nice paper. She puts a bow on it. She writes a card that says, "I love you, Mom. I made this for you. Love, Lily." She hides the gift under her bed. She waits for Mom's birthday. + +On Mom's birthday, Lily gives her the gift. Mom opens it and sees the scarf. She gasps and smiles. She puts the scarf around her neck. She says, "Thank you, Lily. This is the best gift ever. You are so sweet and clever. The scarf is beautiful. I love you, too." She kisses Lily and hugs her. Lily feels warm and happy. She is proud of her scarf. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to ride bikes in the park. Sara has a new bike with pink pedals. Tom has an old bike with black pedals. + +One day, they see a big hill in the park. Sara wants to go down the hill on her bike. Tom is anxious. He tells Sara, "The hill is too steep. We can get hurt." + +Sara does not listen to Tom. She says, "Don't be scared. It will be fun. I will go first. You can follow me." + +Sara pedals fast and goes down the hill. She feels the wind in her hair. She smiles and shouts, "Whee!" + +Tom sees Sara go down the hill. He is more anxious. He does not want to go down the hill. But he does not want to lose Sara. He pedals slowly and follows Sara. + +But Tom does not know how to brake. He goes too fast and loses control. He hits a rock and falls off his bike. He cries and bleeds. He hurts his arm and his leg. + +Sara hears Tom cry. She stops and turns around. She sees Tom on the ground. She is scared and sorry. She runs to Tom and says, "Tom, are you okay? I'm sorry. I should have listened to you." + +But Tom does not answer. He is unconscious. He does not hear Sara. He does not see Sara. He does not feel Sara. He is gone. +Tom was a good dog. He was obedient and loved his family. He liked to play with his ball, eat his food, and sleep in his bed. He also liked to go to work with his dad. + +Dad was a farmer. He had many animals and plants. He worked hard every day. Tom helped him with the work. He chased away the crows, herded the sheep, and guarded the barn. He was a good helper. + +One day, Tom and dad went to work as usual. But something was wrong. There was a loud noise in the sky. It was a big metal bird. It flew very fast and low. It made a scary sound. Tom did not like it. He felt afraid. He trembled and hid under the truck. + +Dad saw Tom and called him. He said, "Don't be afraid, Tom. It's just a plane. It won't hurt you. Come here, boy. You are a brave dog." He patted his head and gave him a treat. + +Tom felt better. He trusted his dad. He came out of his hiding place and wagged his tail. He was still a little scared, but he was obedient. He followed his dad and went back to work. He was a good dog. +Lily liked to help her mom cook. She liked to stir the soup, crack the eggs and cut the cheese. But she was not allowed to touch the pan. The pan was hot and could hurt her. + +One day, mom was busy on the phone. Lily saw the pan on the stove. It had some oil in it. Lily wanted to see what would happen if she put some water in the oil. She thought it would make bubbles. + +She took a cup and filled it with water. She climbed on a chair and reached for the pan. She poured some water in the oil. But she did not see any bubbles. She saw a big fire. The oil and the water made a loud noise and a lot of smoke. Lily was scared. She dropped the cup and jumped off the chair. + +Mom heard the noise and saw the fire. She ran to the kitchen and turned off the stove. She grabbed a lid and covered the pan. She put out the fire. She was angry and worried. She looked at Lily and said, "What did you do? You could have burned yourself or the house. You know you are not supposed to touch the pan. Why did you do that?" + +Lily felt ashamed. She did not mean to make a fire. She just wanted to see bubbles. She blinked her eyes and tears came out. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was curious. I won't do it again. Please don't be mad at me." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "I'm not mad at you, honey. I'm glad you are safe. But you have to listen to me and follow the rules. The pan is dangerous. You can help me cook, but only with things that are not hot. OK?" + +Lily nodded and said, "OK, mom. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily. Now let's clean up this mess and make some cookies. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled and said, "That sounds yummy. Can I stir the dough?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can. But be careful, OK?" + +Lily said, "OK, mom. I will be careful." +Anna likes to read books. She has many books in her room. She likes to look at the pictures and learn new words. Sometimes she reads to her teddy bear. + +One day, Anna wants to read a new book. She sees a big book on the top shelf. She thinks it has many pictures and stories. She wants to read it very much. She feels anxious. She wants to get the book. + +She gets a chair and climbs on it. She reaches for the book. But the book is too heavy. She cannot hold it. The book falls. Anna falls too. She falls on the floor. She hurts her arm. She cries. + +"Anna, what happened?" Mommy hears Anna cry. She runs to her room. She sees Anna on the floor. She sees the book on the floor. She sees the chair on the floor. She is scared. + +"Mommy, I wanted to read the book. But it was too heavy. It fell. I fell. It hurts." Anna says. She hugs Mommy. + +"Oh, Anna, I'm sorry. You should not climb on the chair. It is dangerous. You could get hurt. You should ask me for help. I can get the book for you." Mommy says. She kisses Anna's arm. She picks up the book. She picks up the chair. She puts them back. + +"Can we read the book together, Mommy?" Anna asks. She feels better. + +"Of course, Anna. Let's read the book together. It looks like a nice book. Maybe it has a story about a brave girl who likes to read books." Mommy says. She smiles. She takes Anna to the couch. She opens the book. They read the book together. Anna is happy. +Mia and Leo went to the park with Mom. They saw a pond with many ducks. Mia and Leo liked the ducks. They wanted to feed them bread. + +"Can we feed the ducks, Mom?" Mia asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't go too close to the water," Mom said. + +Mia and Leo took some bread from Mom and broke it into small pieces. They threw the pieces to the ducks. The ducks came to eat the bread. They quacked and splashed. Mia and Leo laughed. + +One duck was different from the others. It was white and had a red bow on its neck. It looked like a toy duck. Mia and Leo wondered where it came from. + +"Look, Mom, a toy duck!" Leo said. + +"Maybe someone left it here by mistake," Mom said. + +The toy duck saw Mia and Leo. It wanted to be their friend. It swam to them and made a squeaky sound. + +"Hello, toy duck. Do you want some bread?" Mia asked. + +The toy duck nodded and ate some bread. It was happy. + +"Can we keep it, Mom?" Leo asked. + +Mom shook her head. "No, we can't. It doesn't belong to us. It belongs to someone else. Maybe they will come back for it." + +Mia and Leo felt sad. They liked the toy duck. They wanted to play with it. + +"Can we stay with it for a while, Mom?" Mia asked. + +Mom smiled. "Okay, but only for a while. Then we have to go home." + +Mia and Leo hugged the toy duck. They told it stories and sang songs. The toy duck listened and squeaked. It was cheerful. + +They had fun with the toy duck. They hoped it would find its owner soon. They also hoped they would see it again. They were friends with the toy duck. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big brown dog with a long tail and sharp teeth. The dog was barking and running towards them. Sara and Tom were scared and started to tremble. + +"Help, help!" they cried. "The dog is going to bite us!" + +A man who was walking by heard them and came to help. He had a leash and a collar in his hand. He called the dog by its name and put the leash and collar on it. The dog stopped barking and wagged its tail. + +"Sorry, kids, this is my dog, Rex. He is friendly, but he likes to chase things. He escaped from my yard and I was looking for him. Are you okay?" the man asked. + +Sara and Tom nodded, but they were still trembling. The man smiled and said, "Don't be afraid, Rex won't hurt you. He just wants to play. Do you want to pet him?" + +Sara and Tom looked at each other and then at the dog. Rex licked his nose and looked at them with big eyes. He seemed nice and soft. Sara and Tom decided to be brave and reached out their hands to touch him. Rex licked their hands and made a happy sound. + +"See, he likes you. You are very kind and brave to pet him. He is sorry for scaring you. Can you forgive him?" the man asked. + +Sara and Tom smiled and said, "Yes, we forgive him. He is a good dog. Can we play with him?" + +The man nodded and said, "Sure, you can play with him. But be careful, he is very strong and fast. And don't let him go to the west, there is a busy road there. He might get hurt by the cars." + +Sara and Tom agreed and thanked the man. They played with Rex for a while, throwing a ball and running with him. They had fun and forgot their fear. They learned that sometimes things are not as scary as they seem, and that it is good to be kind and brave. They also learned to be careful and listen to the man's advice. They made a new friend in the park. +Sara and Ben like to play pirates. They have a big board that they use as a ship. They put a flag on it and pretend to sail on the sea. One day, they find a map in a book. The map shows a hidden treasure on an island. + +"Let's go find the treasure!" Sara says. "We can use the board as our ship and the map as our guide." + +"OK, but we have to be careful. There might be other pirates or sharks or crocodiles," Ben says. + +They take the board and the map and go to the garden. They put the board on the grass and sit on it. They look at the map and follow the directions. They pretend to see waves and birds and fish. They sing pirate songs and make pirate noises. + +After a while, they reach the island. They get off the board and look around. They see a big tree with a red X on it. + +"The treasure must be under the tree!" Sara says. "Let's dig!" + +They find a shovel and start to dig. They dig and dig until they hit something hard. They clear the dirt and see a wooden box. + +"We found it! We found the treasure!" Ben says. He opens the box and sees shiny coins and jewels and toys. + +"Wow, look at all this!" Sara says. She picks up a necklace and puts it on. "I'm the pirate queen!" + +"And I'm the pirate king!" Ben says. He picks up a sword and swings it. "We are the best pirates ever!" + +They hear a noise. They turn around and see their dog, Spot. Spot is barking and wagging his tail. He sees the board and runs to it. He jumps on it and bites the flag. + +"Hey, Spot, stop that!" Sara says. "That's our ship!" + +"Spot, come here!" Ben says. "You're not a pirate, you're a dog!" + +Spot does not listen. He keeps playing with the flag. He pulls it and shakes it. He makes the board move. The board slides on the grass and goes down a hill. Spot goes with it. + +"Spot, come back!" Sara and Ben say. They run after the board and the dog. They try to catch them, but they are too fast. + +The board and the dog go down the hill and reach the road. They see a car coming. The car honks and stops. The driver gets out. He is a man with a hat and a beard. He looks at the board and the dog. + +"Hey, what's this?" he says. "Is this your board and your dog?" + +Sara and Ben catch up. They are out of breath. They nod and say yes. + +"Sorry, mister," Sara says. "We were playing pirates and Spot took our ship." + +"Yeah, he likes to play, too," Ben says. "But he doesn't know how to bow." + +The man smiles. He picks up the board and the dog. He gives them to Sara and Ben. + +"That's OK, kids," he says. "I like pirates, too. I used to be one when I was young." + +"Really?" Sara and Ben say. They look at him with wonder. + +"Really," he says. He winks and shows them a tattoo of a skull and crossbones on his arm. "But don't tell anyone. It's a secret." + +He gets back in his car and drives away. Sara and Ben wave and say thank you. They hug the board and the dog. They go back to the garden. They put the board and the treasure in a hidden place. They decide to play pirates again tomorrow. +Anna likes to eat cauliflower. She likes it with cheese and butter. She thinks it is yummy and white. But her brother Ben does not like cauliflower. He thinks it is yucky and boring. He likes to eat pizza and fries. + +One day, Mom makes cauliflower for dinner. She puts it on a big plate. She tells Anna and Ben to come and eat. Anna is happy. She runs to the table. She says, "Thank you, Mom. I love cauliflower." She takes a big spoon and puts some on her plate. + +But Ben is not happy. He walks slowly to the table. He says, "No, thank you, Mom. I don't like cauliflower." He does not take any. He just looks at his plate. He is hungry, but he does not want to eat. + +Mom says, "Ben, you have to try some cauliflower. It is good for you. It has vitamins and minerals. It will make you strong and healthy. Just take a little bite. You might like it." + +Ben says, "No, Mom. I don't want to try it. I know I don't like it. Can I have something else? Can I have pizza or fries?" + +Mom says, "No, Ben. You can't have pizza or fries. We have cauliflower for dinner. You have to eat what we have. Maybe you can have pizza or fries another day. But today, you have to eat cauliflower." + +Ben is sad. He does not want to eat cauliflower. He does not want to make Mom angry. He thinks of a plan. He says, "Mom, can I send some cauliflower to Grandma? She likes cauliflower. She will be happy if I send her some. Can I do that, Mom?" + +Mom is surprised. She says, "Send some cauliflower to Grandma? How will you do that, Ben? Do you have a box and a stamp and an address?" + +Ben says, "No, Mom. I don't have those things. But I have a new toy. It is a rocket. It can fly very fast. It can go to the moon and back. It can also go to Grandma's house. I can put some cauliflower in the rocket and send it to Grandma. She will get it in the mail. She will be happy. And I will be happy. Can I do that, Mom?" + +Mom smiles. She thinks Ben is very clever and funny. She says, "OK, Ben. You can do that. You can send some cauliflower to Grandma with your new rocket. But you have to eat some cauliflower too. You have to eat at least one bite. Then you can send the rest to Grandma. Deal?" + +Ben thinks. He does not want to eat cauliflower. But he wants to play with his new rocket. He wants to make Grandma happy. He says, "OK, Mom. Deal. I will eat one bite of cauliflower. Then I will send the rest to Grandma with my new rocket. But only one bite, Mom. Only one." + +Mom says, "OK, Ben. Only one bite. But make it a big one. Then you can send the rest to Grandma with your new rocket. I'm sure she will love it. And I love you, Ben. And I love you, Anna. You are both my good children. Now, let's eat." +Lila and Sam are friends. They like to play and have fun. One day, they hear about a festival in the park. There are games, music, and balloons. Lila and Sam want to go to the festival. + +They ask their moms if they can go. Their moms say yes, but they have to be back by lunch. Lila and Sam are happy. They put on their hats and shoes and run to the park. + +At the festival, they see many things. They see a clown who makes funny faces and animals out of balloons. They see a magician who does tricks with cards and coins. They see a dancer who is very flexible. She can bend and twist her body in many ways. + +Lila and Sam want to try everything. They go to the clown and ask for a balloon. The clown makes them a balloon dog and a balloon flower. They go to the magician and watch his tricks. They go to the dancer and try to copy her moves. + +"Wow, you are very flexible!" the dancer says to Lila. "Can you do this?" She bends her legs behind her head. + +Lila tries to do the same, but she falls down. She laughs. "No, I can't do that. But I can do this!" She stands on one leg and waves her arms. + +"That's very good!" the dancer says to Lila. "How about you, Sam? Can you do something flexible?" + +Sam thinks for a moment. He smiles. "Yes, I can do this!" He opens his mouth and sticks out his tongue. He can touch his nose with his tongue. + +Lila and the dancer clap for Sam. "That's amazing!" they say. "You are very flexible, too!" + +Lila and Sam are happy. They thank the dancer and go to play more games. They have a lot of fun at the festival. They come back to their moms by lunch. They tell them about the festival and show them their balloons. Their moms are proud of them. They hug them and give them a sandwich. Lila and Sam eat their sandwich and share their stories. They are glad they went to the festival. They are glad they are friends. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big sack on the grass. It is full of toys and books. Sara and Tom are happy. They want to take the sack home. + +"Look, Tom, a sack of fun!" Sara says. + +"Yes, Sara, let's take it!" Tom says. + +They run to the sack and try to lift it. But it is too heavy. They cannot move it. + +"Maybe we can drag it," Sara says. + +They pull the sack by the handles. But it is too hard. They get tired. + +"Maybe we can open it," Tom says. + +They unzip the sack and look inside. They see many nice things. They want to have them. + +"Wow, Sara, look at this doll!" Tom says. + +"Wow, Tom, look at this car!" Sara says. + +They start to take out the toys and books. They put them on the grass. They are having fun. + +But then, they hear a voice. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my sack?" the voice says. + +They look up and see a man. He is angry. He is holding a line of children by the hand. They are lively. They are smiling. + +The man is a teacher. He is taking the children to the library. The sack is his. He brought it for the children to read and play. + +Sara and Tom are scared. They know they did something wrong. They feel sorry. + +"We are sorry, sir," Sara says. + +"We are sorry, sir," Tom says. + +They put the toys and books back in the sack. They zip it up. They give it to the man. + +The man is still angry. But he is also kind. He sees that Sara and Tom are young. He wants to teach them a lesson. + +"Thank you for giving me back my sack," the man says. "But you should not take things that are not yours. That is not nice. That is not fair. How would you feel if someone took your things?" + +Sara and Tom think. They feel bad. They would not like it if someone took their things. + +"We would feel sad, sir," Sara says. + +"We would feel mad, sir," Tom says. + +"Exactly," the man says. "So you should always ask before you touch. And you should always share. That is nice. That is fair. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Tom nod. They understand. They want to be nice. They want to be fair. + +"Yes, sir, we understand," Sara and Tom say. + +"Good," the man says. "Now, do you want to join us to the library? You can read and play with us. We have enough for everyone." + +Sara and Tom smile. They like the idea. They want to join them. + +"Yes, sir, we want to join you," Sara and Tom say. + +"Great," the man says. "Then come along. But first, say sorry to the children. They are waiting for the sack." + +Sara and Tom turn to the children. They are lively. They are smiling. They are not angry. They are friendly. + +"We are sorry, children," Sara and Tom say. + +"It's okay, Sara and Tom," the children say. "We forgive you. Come and play with us." + +Sara and Tom hold the line. They follow the man. They go to the library. They read and play. They have fun. They make new friends. They learn a new thing. They learn to be nice. They learn to be fair. They are happy. +Tom and Sue were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to climb the tree and see the birds. + +"Can we climb the tree, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"Be careful, children. The tree is very high and the branches are thin. You might fall and hurt yourself," Mom said. + +Tom and Sue nodded. They held each other's hands and started to climb. They saw a nest with three eggs. They saw a squirrel with a nut. They saw a hat on a branch. + +"Look, a hat!" Sue said. "Who left it here?" + +"Maybe it belongs to a giant," Tom said. "Maybe he will come back and eat us." + +Sue was scared. She wanted to go down. But Tom was curious. He reached for the hat. He wanted to see how big it was. + +Suddenly, a loud noise came from the hat. It was a snake. It was hiding in the hat. It was angry that Tom touched its home. It hissed and showed its teeth. + +Tom and Sue screamed. They let go of the hat and the branch. They fell to the ground. Mom ran to them and hugged them. + +"Are you okay, children?" Mom asked. + +"We are okay, Mom. But there was a snake in the hat. It was scary," Tom said. + +"It was harmless, children. It was a garter snake. It does not bite or poison. It was just scared of you," Mom said. + +"But why did it shut in the hat?" Sue asked. + +"Maybe it was cold or sleepy. Maybe it liked the hat. Maybe it was its friend," Mom said. + +Tom and Sue looked at the hat. The snake was still in it. It peeked out and winked at them. + +"Maybe it was harmless, Mom. But we don't want to play with it. We don't like snakes in hats," Tom and Sue said. + +They ran to the swings and left the snake and the hat alone. They had enough adventure for one day. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play outside. Today, they want to make a snowman. They put on their hats, coats, boots and gloves. They go to the yard and find some snow. + +They roll a big ball of snow for the body. They roll a smaller ball of snow for the head. They put the head on top of the body. They find two sticks for the arms, a carrot for the nose, and some stones for the eyes and mouth. They give the snowman a scarf and a hat. + +"Look, we made a snowman!" Tom says. "He is very big and nice." + +"Yes, he is!" Sue says. "But I am very cold and tired. Can we go inside and have some hot chocolate?" + +"OK, let's go!" Tom says. "But first, let's say goodbye to the snowman." + +They wave to the snowman and run to the house. They drink some hot chocolate and warm up. They are happy and proud of their snowman. They hope he will not melt. +Sara and Lily were playing dress-up in Sara's room. They had many clothes and makeup to try on. Sara liked to put on lipstick and eyeshadow. Lily liked to wear hats and scarves. + +"Look at me, Sara!" Lily said. "I am a princess with a purple hat and a pink scarf." + +"You are very pretty, Lily," Sara said. "But I am a fairy with blue wings and sparkly makeup." + +They laughed and hugged each other. They were having fun. + +But then they heard a loud noise from downstairs. It was Sara's mom. She sounded angry. + +"Sara! Lily! Come down right now!" she shouted. "You are late for dinner!" + +Sara and Lily were frightened. They did not want to make mom mad. They quickly took off their clothes and makeup. But they had a problem. The makeup was hard to remove. It stained their faces and hands. + +"Oh no, Sara!" Lily said. "What will we do? The makeup won't come off!" + +"I don't know, Lily," Sara said. "Maybe we can hide it with more clothes." + +They put on jackets and gloves and hats. They hoped mom would not notice. They ran downstairs. + +But mom noticed right away. She saw their faces and hands. She was not happy. + +"Sara! Lily! What have you done?" she asked. "Why are you wearing so much makeup? And why are you so late?" + +Sara and Lily were scared. They did not know what to say. They looked at each other. They said sorry. + +"Mom, we are sorry," Sara said. "We were playing dress-up. We did not mean to delay. We did not know the makeup was so hard to remove." + +Mom sighed. She was not angry anymore. She was just tired. She loved Sara and Lily. She knew they were just kids. + +"It's okay, Sara. It's okay, Lily," she said. "But next time, please be more careful with the makeup. And don't be late for dinner. Come on, let's eat. I made your favorite soup." + +Sara and Lily smiled. They were happy. They hugged mom. They said thank you. + +"Thank you, mom," Sara said. "We love you." + +"We love you, mom," Lily said. "And we love your soup." + +They went to the kitchen. They ate their soup. They forgot about the makeup. They were still friends. They were still princesses and fairies. They were still happy. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to go for walks with their grandma. Grandma was elderly, which meant she was very old and had white hair and wrinkles. Sometimes, grandma walked slowly and used a stick to help her. Lily and Tom loved grandma very much and wanted to make her happy. + +One day, they went for a walk in the park. There were many flowers and birds and people. Lily and Tom saw a big slide and wanted to play on it. They asked grandma if they could go. + +"Sure, my dears, you can go for a little while. But be careful and don't go too far. I will wait for you on this bench," grandma said. + +Lily and Tom ran to the slide and took turns sliding down. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. They forgot about grandma and how long they had been playing. + +After a while, a lady came to the bench where grandma was sitting. She had a dog with her. The dog was friendly and licked grandma's hand. Grandma smiled and petted the dog. + +"Hello, I'm Mary. What a lovely dog you have," grandma said. + +"Thank you, I'm Anna. His name is Max. He likes to meet new people. Do you live nearby?" the lady said. + +"No, I'm just visiting my grandchildren. They are playing on the slide over there," grandma said. + +She looked at the slide and saw that Lily and Tom were not there. She felt worried and sad. Where did they go? + +"Grandma!" she heard a voice. She turned and saw Lily and Tom running towards her. They looked happy and excited. + +"Grandma, we saw a pond with ducks and fish and frogs. It was so cool. We fed them some bread and they came close to us. Can we show you?" Lily said. + +"Grandma, we also saw a bridge and a fountain and a statue. It was so pretty. We took some pictures with your phone. Can we show you?" Tom said. + +They hugged grandma and showed her their phone. Grandma looked at the pictures and smiled. She was glad they had fun, but she was also angry and hurt. They had left her alone for too long and did not tell her where they were going. + +"Children, I'm happy you enjoyed the park, but I'm also very upset with you. You did not listen to me when I told you to be careful and not go too far. You did not explain to me where you were going. You made me worry and feel lonely. That was not nice of you. You should always respect and care for your elders, especially your grandma. Do you understand?" grandma said. + +Lily and Tom looked at grandma and saw that she had tears in her eyes. They felt sorry and ashamed. They realized they had been selfish and rude. They loved grandma and did not want to hurt her. + +"We're sorry, grandma. We understand. We were wrong. We should have told you where we were going. We should have stayed close to you. We should have made you happy. We respect and care for you, grandma. We love you," Lily and Tom said. + +They hugged grandma again and apologized. Grandma hugged them back and forgave them. She was happy they learned their lesson. She kissed them and said she loved them too. + +They decided to go back to the pond and show grandma the ducks and fish and frogs. They held her hand and walked slowly and carefully. They talked and laughed and enjoyed the park together. They had a good time and made grandma happy. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wore a pink apron with flowers on it. She stirred the soup, rolled the dough, and sprinkled the cheese. She felt very happy and proud. + +But one day, she made a big mess. She spilled the soup on the floor, burned the dough in the oven, and dropped the cheese on the cat. Her mom was very angry and said, "Lily, what have you done? You have to be careful and listen to me. Go to your room and stay there until I call you." + +Lily felt very sad and ashamed. She ran to her room and cried on her bed. She hugged her teddy bear and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to help. I don't like to stay in my room. I want to say sorry and hug you." + +After a while, her mom came to her room and knocked on the door. She opened it and saw Lily's tearful face. She felt sorry for her and said, "Lily, I'm sorry too. I was too harsh on you. I know you wanted to help, but you have to be more careful and follow the rules. Cooking can be fun, but also dangerous. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She jumped off her bed and hugged her mom. She said, "I forgive you, mom. I love you. Can we cook together again?" + +Her mom smiled and kissed her. She said, "Of course we can, my sweet Lily. But first, let's clean up the mess and change your apron. It's all dirty and smelly." + +Lily agreed and followed her mom to the kitchen. She put on a new apron and helped her mom clean up. They laughed and talked and made a new soup, a new dough, and a new cheese. They had a lot of fun and felt very happy and proud. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to drink juice from a cup with a lip. One day, Tim's mom poured him some juice, but she accidentally spilled it on his shirt. Tim got angry and said, "Mom, you're silly! You spilled my juice!" + +Tim's mom apologized and said she would get him a new shirt. But Tim didn't want a new shirt. He wanted his old shirt back. So, he decided to pour juice on his mom's shirt to get back at her. + +His mom got angry and said, "Tim, that's not nice! You shouldn't pour juice on people's clothes." Tim didn't listen and poured more juice on her. His mom got even angrier and sent him to his room. Tim felt sad because he didn't mean to make his mom upset. + +In the end, Tim realized that pouring juice on his mom's shirt was a bad idea. He apologized and promised to never do it again. His mom forgave him, but Tim still felt bad about what he had done. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She loved to wear pretty dresses and shoes. Her mommy always told her that fashion was important. + +One day, Sally's mommy noticed that Sally was getting fat. She told Sally that she needed to increase her exercise and eat healthy food. + +Sally didn't want to do that. She wanted to keep eating cookies and candy. She told her mommy that she didn't care about being fat. + +But her mommy knew that being healthy was important. One day, Sally got very sick and had to go to the hospital. Her mommy was very sad because Sally didn't listen to her. + +In the end, Sally learned that it was important to take care of her body and listen to her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who loved to sit on her cushion. One day, a little girl came to visit her. The old lady said, "Hello! What's your name?" The little girl replied, "My name is Lily. I brought you a flower." + +The old lady smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are so kind." Lily looked at the old lady's cushion and said, "Your cushion looks so soft. Can I sit on it?" The old lady said, "Of course, dear. But be careful not to spill your juice on it." + +Lily sat on the cushion and said, "This is so comfy. I don't want to get up." The old lady laughed and said, "Don't worry, you can stay as long as you like." Lily smiled and said, "I like coming to visit you. You always make me happy." The old lady replied, "You make me happy too, Lily." And they both sat on the cushion, enjoying each other's company. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to cut paper with his scissors. One day, Timmy found a weird rock outside. He wanted to cut the rock with his scissors, but his mom told him not to. + +Timmy didn't listen and tried to cut the rock anyway. But the rock was too hard and the scissors broke. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +His mom told him that he should have listened and not cut the rock. She said that sometimes things can be too hard and we need to return to what we know is safe. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to listen to his mom from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to climb the stairs to get her favorite toy. Lily was scared because the stairs were big and she had never climbed them before. But her mommy encouraged her and said, "You can do it, Lily! Just take it one step at a time." + +Lily slowly climbed the stairs, holding onto the railing tightly. When she reached the top, she felt very proud of herself. She found the toy and brought it down to her mommy. "I did it!" Lily exclaimed. "I completed the stairs!" + +Her mommy smiled and gave her a big hug. "You did a great job, Lily. You are so brave." Then her mommy noticed that Lily's face was very hot. "Oh no, you must be tired. Let's rest and have a cool drink." They sat down and drank some water together, feeling happy and accomplished. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved magic and always wanted to be a magician. One day, she found a magic wand in the park. She was so happy and ran home to show it to her mom. + +"Mommy, look what I found! It's a magic wand!" Lily said, showing the wand to her mom. + +"That's wonderful, Lily!" her mom said. "But be careful, magic can be terrible if you don't use it wisely." + +Lily didn't understand what her mom meant, but she decided to try the wand anyway. She waved it around and said, "Abracadabra!" Suddenly, a beautiful butterfly appeared. Lily was so amazed that she decided to attach the butterfly to her hair. From that day on, Lily knew that magic could be fun, but she also knew to be careful with it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on trips with her family. One day, her mommy and daddy said they were going on a trip to the beach. Lily was so excited! + +When they got to the beach, Lily saw the big waves in the ocean. She wanted to go swimming, but her mommy said it was too dangerous. Lily felt sad because she really wanted to play in the water. + +Then, a foolish seagull flew down and tried to steal their snacks. Lily's daddy said, "We can't allow that!" and shooed the seagull away. Lily laughed and said, "Silly bird!" + +Later, they built sandcastles and played with beach balls. Lily had so much fun on her trip to the beach with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to mix colors with her paintbrush. One day, she was painting a pretty ornament when her mom came in. + +Her mom said, "Wow, Lily! That's a famous ornament! You're such a good artist." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom! I mixed blue and yellow to make green." + +Her mom replied, "That's so cool! Keep mixing and creating beautiful things, Lily." And Lily continued to paint with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and chase butterflies. One day, she saw a gray cat lying in the sun. + +"Hello, kitty!" Lily said, excitedly. "Do you want to play with me?" + +The cat just yawned and stretched, but Lily didn't mind. She kept talking to the cat and telling it all about her day. + +After a while, Lily's mom called her inside for lunch. + +"I have to go now, kitty," Lily said. "But I'll come back and visit you soon!" + +As she walked away, the cat watched her go and thought to itself, "I may have lied here in the sun, but I'm excited to see that little girl again." +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. It was very fancy and had lots of pretty things inside. The king and queen lived there, and they loved to welcome visitors. + +One day, a princess came to stay at the castle. She had never seen such luxury before! The king and queen showed her around and she felt very happy. + +But then, the princess started to spin around and around. She felt dizzy and had to sit down. The king and queen brought her some water and she felt better soon. + +The princess had a wonderful time at the castle and was sad to leave. But she knew she would always be welcome back again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. One day, he saw a lemon tree and he wanted to pick a lemon. He squeezed the lemon and it made him feel happy. + +Timmy's friend, Sally, saw what he did and asked him, "Did you ask the owner if you can pick the lemon?" Timmy said, "No, but it's just one lemon. It's not a big deal." Sally said, "That's not honest. You should always ask before taking something that doesn't belong to you." + +Timmy felt bad and went to apologize to the owner of the lemon tree. The owner forgave him and gave him a lemon as a gift. Timmy felt happy again and went home to show his mom the lemon. + +But when Timmy cut the lemon, he found a worm inside. He felt sad and threw the lemon away. He learned that even when you try to do the right thing, bad things can still happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in the park. One day, she saw a big red automobile passing by. It was so shiny and fast! + +Lily wanted to touch it, but it was too far away. She tried to reach it with her little hands, but she couldn't. She felt foolish for even trying. + +Suddenly, the automobile stopped and a kind man got out. He saw Lily trying to reach his car and he smiled. He picked her up and let her touch the shiny red automobile. Lily was so happy and she thanked the kind man. From that day on, Lily loved automobiles and she never felt foolish for trying to reach something she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to read. He had a parrot named Polly who was very pretty. Timmy thought Polly was the most attractive bird he had ever seen. + +One day, Timmy was sitting in his room reading a book when Polly flew onto his shoulder. Timmy was happy to see her, but Polly kept squawking and interrupting his reading. + +Timmy tried to tell Polly to be quiet, but she wouldn't listen. Finally, Timmy had an idea. He grabbed a book about parrots and started to read it aloud to Polly. Polly was so interested in the book that she stopped squawking and listened quietly. Timmy was happy that he could read to his parrot and they could enjoy a story together. +Once upon a time, there was a strong man named Max. Max had big muscles and loved to lift heavy things like rocks and logs. All the other people in the village were envious of Max's muscles because they wished they could lift heavy things too. + +One day, Max saw a little girl who was struggling to lift a box. Max went over to the little girl and asked if he could help her. The little girl was very happy because she couldn't lift the box by herself. Max used his strong muscles to lift the box and put it where the little girl wanted it. + +From that day on, the little girl would always ask Max for help when she needed something lifted. Max was happy to help because he knew that his muscles were good for something. And the other people in the village were no longer envious of Max's muscles because they saw how he used them to help others. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to dance. She had a pretty red dress that she wore every time she danced. One day, Lily went to the park to dance under the big tree. She started dancing and twirling around, feeling happy and free. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a big dog running towards her. She got scared and tried to run away, but her red dress got stuck on a branch and she fell down. The dog came closer and Lily thought she was going to get hurt. + +But then, something amazing happened. The dog started to dance! He wagged his tail and moved his paws to the rhythm of Lily's music. They danced together under the big tree, and Lily realized that the dog was not trying to hurt her, he just wanted to dance too. + +From that day on, Lily and the dog became best friends and danced together every time they went to the park. They had so much fun together, and Lily learned that sometimes the things that scare us can turn into something wonderful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the temple with her family. One day, while they were there, Lily's little brother fell and hurt himself. He started crying and Lily's mom picked him up to comfort him. + +Lily asked her mom, "What can I do to make him feel better?" Her mom replied, "Why don't you show him the lovely flowers outside the temple? That might cheer him up." + +Lily took her brother's hand and led him outside to see the flowers. Her brother stopped crying and started smiling when he saw the pretty flowers. "Thank you, Lily," he said. "You made me feel better." + +Lily felt happy that she could help her brother feel better. They both went back inside the temple feeling happy and calm. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to eat cookies, but one day he accidentally broke his favorite cookie jar. Timmy was very sad and didn't know what to do. He asked his mom to fix the jar, but she said it was impossible. + +Timmy decided to fix the jar himself. He got some glue and started to put the pieces back together. It was hard work, but he was determined to fix it. Finally, the jar was whole again and Timmy was very happy. + +He put some cookies in the jar and took a bite. But something was wrong - the cookies didn't taste good anymore. Timmy realized that the glue he used had a bad taste. He was disappointed, but he didn't give up. He went to the store and found an attractive new jar. He put the cookies inside and they tasted delicious. Timmy was happy again and he learned that sometimes things can be fixed, but sometimes it's better to get something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily went camping with her family. They set up their camp in the forest. Lily was bored because there was nothing to do. She wanted to play, but there were no toys. + +One day, Lily decided to peek into the forest. She wanted to see if there were any animals. She saw a big bear! The bear saw her too and started to chase her. Lily ran back to the camp, but the bear caught her. + +Lily's family heard her scream and came running. They scared the bear away, but it was too late. Lily was hurt badly. They took her to the hospital, but she didn't make it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, Lily's ball rolled down the steps and into a bush. + +Lily tried to get her ball but she was too scared to go into the bush. Her friend, Jack, saw that Lily needed help. "Don't worry, Lily. I will help you," said Jack bravely. + +Together, they went into the bush and found the ball. Lily was so happy and thanked Jack. "You are my hero," she said with a big smile. From that day on, Lily knew that she could always count on Jack to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb up the ladder to reach the apples on the tree. One day, she climbed up too high and fell down. She was lucky because she only got a small bump on her head. + +After that, Lily was scared to climb up the ladder again. But then, her mom told her that if she tried again, she might gain the courage to climb higher. Lily thought about it and decided to give it another try. She slowly climbed up the ladder, and when she reached the top, she felt very proud of herself. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we fall down, but we should never give up. If we keep trying, we might gain something new and wonderful. And if we're lucky, we might even reach the top of the ladder. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to sleep all day long and didn't like to play with his friends. One day, Mittens was walking in the park and saw a shiny diamond on the ground. + +"Wow, that's a pretty diamond!" said Mittens to himself. Just then, his friend Sammy the dog came over and asked, "What are you looking at, Mittens?" + +"I found a diamond!" said Mittens. "Can we play with it?" + +Sammy replied, "Sure, but first we need to stir up some fun! Let's play tag!" + +Mittens and Sammy ran around the park, laughing and playing. Mittens forgot all about being lazy and had a great time with his friend. From that day on, Mittens learned that playing with friends was much more fun than sleeping all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One bright day, she went outside to play in the garden. Suddenly, she saw a beautiful butterfly flying around. She ran after it, but it flew away. + +Lily was sad, but then she had an idea. She ran inside to bring some flowers to attract the butterfly. When she came back, the butterfly was there, sitting on a flower. + +Lily was so happy, but then she felt uncomfortable because the sun was too hot. She went inside to get a hat and a glass of water. When she came back, the butterfly was still there. She sat down next to it and they watched the flowers together. From that day on, Lily and the butterfly were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a shiny red balloon. One day, Lily went to the circus with her mommy and saw a clown with a big red nose. The clown was very gentle and made Lily giggle with his funny tricks. + +As the circus show went on, Lily saw the clown juggling with sharp knives. She was scared and wanted to leave, but her mommy held her hand and told her not to worry. The clown was very skilled and did not hurt himself. + +After the show, Lily went to the clown and thanked him for making her laugh. The clown smiled and gave her a balloon, just like her favorite toy. Lily was happy and hugged the clown. + +The moral of the story is to not be afraid of something just because it looks sharp or scary. Sometimes, things that seem scary can actually be gentle and fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play catch with his friends. He was very good at it and always caught the ball. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him he had to do his math homework before he could go outside and play. Timmy didn't like math, it was too hard and made his head hurt. He was slow at doing his homework and it took him a long time. + +Finally, Timmy finished his math homework and went outside to play catch with his friends. They threw the ball back and forth, but Timmy wasn't paying attention. He missed the ball and it hit him in the head. + +Timmy learned a valuable lesson that day. He realized that he needed to focus on his work and not rush through it. He also learned that sometimes things can happen when you're not paying attention. From then on, Timmy did his math homework first and made sure to pay attention when playing catch. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily loved to watch her mommy put on makeup. She loved playing with the brushes and the powders. One day, Lily decided to put on makeup by herself. She made a big mess and got makeup all over her face. + +When Lily's mommy saw her, she was upset. But instead of getting angry, she showed Lily how to put on makeup properly. They had a quiet talk about how it's important to ask for help when we don't know how to do something. + +From that day on, Lily always asked for help when she wanted to put on makeup. She learned that it's okay to not know everything and that it's important to listen and learn from others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with puzzles. One day, she was playing with her puzzle when her grandpa came to visit her. + +"Hello, Lily! What are you doing?" asked grandpa. + +"I am playing with my puzzle," replied Lily. + +"That's great! You are very wise to play with puzzles. They help your brain grow," said grandpa. + +Lily smiled and continued to play with her puzzle. Suddenly, grandpa had an idea. + +"Let's race to see who can finish the puzzle first!" said grandpa. + +Lily was excited and said, "Okay, but you have to help me!" + +Grandpa laughed and they raced to finish the puzzle together. In the end, they both finished at the same time and Lily was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy cart, pushing it around the house and pretending she was shopping. One day, her mom took her to a fancy store with lots of pretty things. Lily saw a beautiful dress in the window and wanted to try it on. + +Her mom told her she could try it on, but it was very expensive. Lily didn't know what expensive meant, but she knew it must be something important. She tried on the dress and loved how it looked. + +When they got home, Lily asked her mom why the dress was so expensive. Her mom explained that sometimes things cost more because they are made with special materials or are very unique. Lily learned that sometimes fancy things can be very special, but they might also cost a lot. She was happy to have learned something new and continued to play with her toy cart, dreaming of the day when she could buy something fancy like the dress in the store. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the airport with her family. One day, while waiting for their flight, Lily saw a man with a fearful look on his face. She asked her mom why he looked so scared. + +"He's afraid of flying," her mom explained. + +Lily wanted to help the man feel better, so she went over to him and asked if he wanted her to rub his back. The man smiled and said yes. + +As she rubbed his back, the man started to feel more relaxed. He thanked Lily and told her she was very kind. From that day on, Lily made it her mission to help anyone at the airport who looked scared or nervous. She knew that a little kindness could go a long way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she was bored one day. She decided to mix some colors together to make a pretty picture. She took some paint and mixed it up with her brush. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from the pipe in the kitchen. She went to investigate and found that the pipe was leaking water everywhere! She didn't know what to do, but her dad came to help and fixed the pipe. + +After that, Lily was happy again and went back to her painting. She mixed some more colors and made a beautiful rainbow picture. She was proud of herself and showed it to her parents. They were very impressed and gave her a big hug. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat toast for breakfast every day. One morning, when her mom was making her toast, she noticed that Lily looked worried. + +"What's wrong, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"I'm worried that the wild animals outside will come in and eat my toast!" Lily replied. + +"Don't worry, sweetie. The wild animals won't come in. They are afraid of people," her mom reassured her. + +Lily felt better and happily ate her toast. She realized that worrying was not necessary because her mom was there to protect her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the big signs on the road called billboards. One day, Lily and her mom were driving and they saw a big billboard with a picture of a yummy ice cream cone. Lily asked her mom if they could stop and get some ice cream. Her mom said they didn't have enough money. + +Lily wanted to help her mom, so she went home and looked for some coins in her piggy bank. She managed to find enough to buy two ice cream cones. When they got to the ice cream shop, Lily gave the coins to the lady and said she wanted two cones, one for her and one for her mom. The lady was so surprised and said Lily was very helpful. + +Lily and her mom enjoyed their ice cream cones while looking at the billboard. Lily felt proud that she managed to help her mom and they both had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. The castle had a king and a queen. They were happy, but one day they were troubled. The castle was split in two parts. The king and queen didn't know what to do. + +The king asked the queen, "What should we do about our castle?" The queen said, "We should ask the wise old owl. He knows everything." So, the king and queen went to the wise old owl. + +The owl said, "To fix your castle, you must bring the two parts together." So, the king and queen worked hard and fixed the castle. They were happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb the ladder that was in her backyard. One day, she climbed up and saw that the treehouse was empty. She felt sad because she wanted to play with her toys in the treehouse. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was her friend, Timmy. He asked her why she looked so sad. Lily told him that she wanted to play in the treehouse but it was empty. Timmy had an idea. He said, "Let's put some toys in the treehouse so it won't be empty anymore!" + +So, they gathered some toys and climbed up the ladder. They played together and had so much fun. But, as the sun started to set, it was time to end their playtime. Lily felt happy because her treehouse was no longer empty and she learned that when she has a problem, she can always ask her friends for help. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown dog named Spot. Spot liked to sit on the roof of his house and watch the birds fly by. One day, Spot saw a bird with a dirty feather. He wanted to help the bird, so he jumped off the roof and ran to get a wet cloth to clean the feather. When he came back, the bird was gone, but Spot felt happy knowing he tried to help. From that day on, Spot would sit on the roof and watch for birds with dirty feathers, so he could help them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat ice cream cones. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They bought her an ice cream cone with sprinkles on top. Lily was so happy! She licked the ice cream and smiled. + +Suddenly, a mean boy came up to her and said, "That ice cream looks stupid. Give it to me!" Lily didn't want to give it to him, but he took it anyway. She suffered because she really wanted to eat her ice cream cone. Her mommy and daddy saw what happened and got her a new ice cream cone. Lily was happy again and enjoyed her treat. The mean boy didn't get any ice cream and went away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a train. It was very old and had lots of steam coming out of it. The train was so ancient that it had been around for a very long time. + +One day, the train went on a big adventure. It chugged and puffed along the tracks, going up and down hills. It was very exciting! + +But then, the train got stuck. Its wheels wouldn't move and it was stuck in a big puddle of mud. The train was sad and scared. But then, a kind person came to save the train. They pulled it out of the mud and the train was so happy! + +From that day on, the train was very grateful to the person who saved it. It continued on its adventures, chugging along and making lots of steam. And it never forgot the kindness of the person who saved it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his bow and arrow. He would shoot arrows at trees and wave to his friends who walked by. + +One day, Timmy saw a naughty bird who was stealing food from his garden. Timmy got mad and shot an arrow at the bird. But he missed and the arrow flew into the sky. + +The arrow came down and hit Timmy's foot. It hurt very much and Timmy had to go to the hospital. From then on, Timmy learned to never shoot arrows at animals and to always be careful when playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck. The duck loved to swim in the pond. But one day, the sun was very hot and the water in the pond became dry. The little duck felt sad and wanted to leave the pond. + +The little duck waddled around looking for an exit, but couldn't find one. Suddenly, a kind old man saw the little duck and showed him the way out. The duck felt happy and said "thank you" to the old man. + +As the little duck left the pond, he felt the warm sun on his feathers. He was happy to be out of the dry pond and excited to explore the world outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved looking at the big white clouds in the sky. One day, she saw a cloud that looked like a big fluffy bunny. She wanted to grab it and give it a big hug. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Can I grab that cloud?" + +"No, sweetie," her mommy replied. "Clouds are too high up in the sky. You can't grab them." + +Lily felt sad, but she still loved looking at the clouds. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a big thunderstorm! Lily felt frightened and ran to her mommy for safety. + +But the storm was too strong. A big lightning bolt hit a tree near their house. Lily and her mommy were hurt and couldn't move. The fluffy bunny cloud was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and watch cartoons on TV. One day, Timmy woke up early in the morning when the sun began to rise. He was excited to start a new day! + +Timmy went to the kitchen to have breakfast. He had cereal with milk, which tasted different than the pancakes he had yesterday. After breakfast, Timmy went to play with his toys. He had a toy car, a ball, and a puzzle. He decided to start with the puzzle. + +Timmy worked on the puzzle for a while, but then he got bored. He wanted to play with his ball instead. He went outside and started to play. The ball bounced different ways and it was so much fun! Timmy was happy and had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who was very scared of the dark. She would always hide under her blanket and cry until her mommy came to comfort her. One day, her mommy told her that they were going to prepare a surprise for her and that she had to wait until nighttime. + +Lily was very excited and couldn't wait for nighttime to come. As the sun went down and the sky turned dark, Lily started to feel fearful again. She crawled under her blanket and waited for her mommy to come. Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from outside her room. She was so scared that she started to cry. + +Her mommy came in and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the noise and her mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, it's just me preparing your surprise!" Lily was so happy and excited that she forgot all about her fear. Her mommy led her outside where they had set up a beautiful tent with fairy lights and her favourite toys inside. + +Lily was overjoyed and hugged her mommy tightly. "Thank you mommy, I love it!" she exclaimed. From that day on, Lily was no longer fearful of the dark because she knew that her mommy was always there to prepare surprises for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park every day. One day, she saw a boy playing with his toy car. She went to him and said, "Hi, can I play with you?" The boy said, "No, I don't want to play with you. Go away." Lily felt sad and went to her mom. + +Her mom asked her what happened, and Lily told her everything. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. Some people are mean, but that doesn't mean you are not a nice person." Lily's mom then took her to get some ice cream to cheer her up. + +The next day, Lily went to the park again. She saw the same boy playing with his toy car. This time, she didn't go to him. Instead, she went to play with her friends. Suddenly, the boy's car went too far and went near a dirty pond. The boy tried to get it, but he fell in the pond. Lily's friends and Lily ran to the boy and prevented him from drowning. They took him out of the pond and cleaned him up. + +The boy said, "Thank you for saving me. I'm sorry for being mean to you yesterday." Lily forgave him and said, "It's okay. Let's be friends now." They played together and had fun. + +The moral of the story is that even if someone is mean to you, you should still be kind to them. You never know when they might need your help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore her backyard and find new things to play with. One day, she discovered a shiny ornament hidden in the grass. It was so pretty that she wanted to show it to her mom. + +"Mommy, look what I found!" Lily exclaimed, holding up the ornament. + +"That's beautiful, Lily. Where did you find it?" her mom asked. + +"I found it in the grass. It was boring out there, but then I found this!" Lily replied. + +Her mom smiled and said, "You never know what you might discover when you go exploring. That ornament is a great find, Lily." And from that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her eyes open for new discoveries in her backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who loved to jump. One day, the bunny heard about a party in the forest. The bunny was brave and decided to go to the party. + +At the party, the bunny saw many animals having fun. The bunny jumped and played with the other animals. The bunny felt happy and excited. + +But then, a big bad wolf came to the party. The wolf was not friendly and wanted to eat the bunny. The bunny tried to run away, but the wolf was too fast. The bunny was very scared and couldn't jump away. The wolf caught the bunny and ate it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big jet that could fly high in the sky. It was a gentle jet with a shiny silver body. One day, the jet went on a long trip to a faraway place. The jet flew and flew until it ran out of gas. It couldn't fly anymore. + +The pilot of the jet tried to find some gas, but he couldn't find any. The jet was stuck in the middle of nowhere. The pilot was sad because he couldn't finish his trip. He learned that it's important to plan ahead and make sure you have enough gas before you go on a trip. + +The jet never flew again, and it became a home for birds. The pilot learned a valuable lesson and always made sure to check the gas before going on a trip. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the kitchen to get a snack. She looked in the fridge, but there was no food available. She was sad because she was hungry. + +Suddenly, she saw a butterfly trapped in the kitchen. She wanted to help the butterfly, so she gently caught it in her hands. Then, she opened the window and released the butterfly outside. The butterfly flew away happily, and Lily felt good for helping it. + +From that day on, Lily always checked the kitchen before going to bed to make sure no animals were trapped inside. She knew it was important to help all creatures whenever possible. +Once upon a time, there was a car named Red. Red loved to drive around and explore new places. One day, Red's wheel got stuck and he couldn't move. Red was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, a kind mechanic came to help Red. The mechanic fixed Red's wheel and made him feel better. Red was so happy and wanted to thank the mechanic for being so important. + +Red learned that it's important to say "thank you" when someone helps you. From that day on, Red always remembered to say "thank you" to anyone who helped him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with puzzles, but sometimes they were too hard for her. One day, she went to her friend's house to play. Her friend was very good at puzzles, and Lily asked her, "Can you help me with this puzzle, please?" Her friend said, "Sure, I'm gifted at puzzles! Let's do it together." + +They worked on the puzzle for a while, but they still couldn't figure it out. Lily said, "I don't know what to do. Can you guess what's missing?" Her friend looked at the puzzle and said, "I think this piece goes here." They tried it, and it fit perfectly! Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you for helping me. You're the best puzzle friend ever!" Her friend smiled and said, "You're welcome. It was fun doing the puzzle with you." + +After they finished the puzzle, Lily's friend gave her a small gift. Lily was so excited and said, "Wow, this is amazing! Thank you so much!" They played together for a little longer, and then it was time for Lily to go home. She hugged her friend and said, "Bye! See you soon!" As she walked home, she felt grateful for her friend's help and for the fun they had together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She was very little and had a favorite toy named Teddy. One day, Lily and Teddy went to a big building. They saw a big box that could take them up and down called an elevator. Lily and Teddy went inside the elevator and pressed a button to go up. + +When they got out of the elevator, they saw a very thin cat. The cat looked hungry, so Lily asked her mom if they could give the cat some food. Her mom said yes and they gave the cat some fish. The cat was very happy and licked her paws. + +After that, Lily and Teddy went back into the elevator and went back down. They went home and had some cookies. Lily asked her mom if she could have another cookie, but her mom said no because she had already had enough. Lily went to bed with Teddy and dreamed about the elevator and the thin cat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat sugar. He would eat it every day and his mommy would always warn him that too much sugar is dangerous for his health. But Timmy didn't listen. + +One day, Timmy's mommy caught him eating a whole bag of sugar. She scolded him and told him that he could get sick if he ate too much. Timmy didn't listen and kept eating the sugar. + +The next day, Timmy got very sick. He had a tummy ache and felt very bad. His mommy forgave him for not listening and took care of him until he felt better. Timmy learned that it's important to listen to his mommy and not eat too much sugar because it can be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hockey with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends went to a deep lake to play hockey. Timmy was so excited to play that he didn't blink once! + +As they played, Timmy's team was winning. But then, Timmy's friend hit the hockey puck too hard and it went flying into the deep lake. Timmy was sad because he thought they couldn't play anymore. + +But then, Timmy had an idea! He blinked and saw that the hockey puck was floating on top of the water. He dove deep into the lake and retrieved the puck. Timmy's friends were so happy that they could keep playing hockey. Timmy was a hero! +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 count the cookies on the tray. Lily was very eager to help and started counting. She counted one, two, three, four, five cookies. Her mommy was happy and thanked her for helping. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy asked her to bring a tray of cupcakes to their neighbor's house. Lily was again eager to help and carried the tray carefully. When they reached their neighbor's house, Lily was happy to see a big smile on their face. They thanked her for bringing the cupcakes and Lily felt very proud of herself. + +From that day on, Lily loved to count things and help her mommy in the kitchen. She knew that being helpful made her and others happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat muffins, especially blueberry muffins. One day, Lily's mom baked a batch of muffins, and Lily was so excited to eat them all. But her mom said she could only have one muffin and then she had to study her ABCs. + +Lily was sad because she wanted to eat all the muffins, but she knew it was important to study. So, she took her muffin and sat down to study. As she was studying, she heard a noise coming from the kitchen. She thought it might be her little brother trying to steal a muffin. + +Lily went to the kitchen and saw that her dog had gotten into the muffins and was eating them all! Lily was upset and didn't know what to do. But then she remembered her mom telling her to be humble and share. + +Lily decided to share her muffin with her dog and then clean up the mess together. Her mom was proud of Lily for being humble and sharing, and they all sat down to enjoy the rest of the muffins together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her ball. One day, she went to the park and started to bounce the ball. It was so much fun! + +Suddenly, a boy came over and asked, "Can I play too?" Lily said, "Yes, you can!" They played together and had a great time. But then, Lily accidentally squashed the ball. The boy said, "Oh no, the ball is flat now!" + +Lily was sad, but the boy said, "Don't worry, we can still have fun." They looked around and saw a distant hill. The boy said, "Let's race to the top!" So they ran and ran until they reached the top. They were both very tired but happy. Lily said, "Thank you for playing with me." The boy said, "Thank you for being my friend." And they hugged each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was walking in the park with her mommy when she saw a butterfly. Lily wondered where the butterfly was going. Her mommy said, "I don't know, but it's nice to watch it fly." + +Suddenly, a big dog came running towards them. Lily's mommy started to panic and told Lily to stay close to her. But Lily wasn't scared, she knew that the dog was just being friendly. "It's okay mommy, the dog is nice," she said. + +After the dog went away, Lily's mommy hugged her and said, "You were very brave, Lily. Always remember that being nice and not panicking can make a big difference." From that day on, Lily knew that she could face anything as long as she stayed calm and kind. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Jack. Jack was very organized and liked to keep his fishing gear in order. One day, while he was settling in his boat, a little girl named Lily came to visit him. + +"Hi, Jack! What are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I'm getting ready to go fishing," replied Jack. + +"Can I come with you?" asked Lily. + +"Of course, but you have to wear a life jacket," said Jack. + +Lily put on the life jacket and they went out to the lake. They caught a lot of fish and had a great time. When they got back to the shore, Lily said, "That was so much fun! Thank you for taking me fishing, Jack." + +"You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you had a good time," said Jack, smiling. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went on a walk in the jungle. She saw a big hippo in a deep river. Lily said, "Hello, Mr. Hippo! Do you want to play with me?" + +The hippo replied, "No, thank you. I am very tired." + +Lily felt an urge to help the hippo. She said, "I can sing you a song to make you feel better!" + +The hippo smiled and said, "That sounds nice." So, Lily sang a beautiful song for the hippo. After the song, the hippo felt much better and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a very kind friend." And they played together in the river. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Bun. Bun lived in a big garden with lots of other animals. One day, Bun was hopping around when he tripped on a root and hurt his paw. Bun started to suffer and cry. + +All the other animals heard Bun's cries and came running to see what was wrong. They saw Bun on the ground, holding his paw. The animals knew they had to help Bun. They carefully lifted him up and took him to see the wise owl. + +The wise owl examined Bun's paw and gave him some medicine. Bun felt better and was no longer suffering. He was very grateful to the animals who helped him and was no longer embarrassed about tripping on the root. From that day on, Bun was more careful when hopping around the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the dirt and mud. One day, her mommy told her it was time to come inside and take a bath. Lily didn't want to take a bath because she was having so much fun playing in the dirt. + +But her mommy said, "Lily, you need to take a bath because you're all dirty." So, Lily went inside and took a bath with her favorite bubbles. After her bath, her mommy put lotion on her skin to make it soft and smooth. + +Lily loved the lotion and asked her mommy if she could have some too. Her mommy said, "Sure, but you have to pay me with a big hug." Lily gave her mommy a big hug and was very happy to have soft and smooth skin just like her mommy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie had a big trunk that she used to pick up food and water. One day, Ellie decided to go on a trip to visit her friends. She got on a bus and waited for it to arrive. + +Finally, the bus arrived and Ellie got on with her trunk. She was so excited to see her friends. But when she got to her friend's house, she was upset. Her friends were not there. Ellie waited and waited, but they never arrived. + +Ellie decided to go back home, but she couldn't find her trunk. She looked and looked, but it was gone. She was so upset and didn't know what to do. She went home without her trunk and without seeing her friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy cookies from the store. One day, her mommy forgot to buy cookies from the store. Lily was sad and cried a lot. + +But then, her daddy reminded her that they could make cookies at home. Lily was happy and excited! She helped her daddy mix the dough and put it in the oven. + +Soon, the house smelled so yummy! The cookies were done and they looked so good. Lily and her daddy ate the cookies and they were very happy. From that day on, they made cookies at home and didn't need to go to the store anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack loved motorcycles. He would always watch them go by and nod his head in excitement. + +One day, Jack's dad surprised him with a motorcycle of his own. Jack was so glad! He couldn't wait to ride it. + +But before he could ride it, his dad reminded him to wear a helmet. Jack put on his helmet and got on the motorcycle. He started to ride, but he was going too fast. Suddenly, he hit a bump and fell off the motorcycle. + +Jack was okay, but he realized how important it was to wear a helmet. From then on, he always wore his helmet when he rode his motorcycle. And every time he saw another motorcycle go by, he would nod his head and remember the lesson he learned. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a stick on the ground. She picked it up and twirled it around in her hand. + +Her friend, Timmy, came over to play. "What are you doing?" he asked. + +"I found a stick!" Lily replied. "It's so fun to play with." + +"I hate sticks," Timmy said. "They're boring." + +But Lily didn't think so. She continued to twirl the stick around and pretended it was a magic wand. "Abracadabra!" she shouted. + +Suddenly, the stick turned into a tasty lollipop! Lily and Timmy were amazed. They both took a lick and it was the best thing they ever tasted. They played with the stick-turned-lollipop all day long and had so much fun. From that day on, Timmy didn't hate sticks anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals all day long. One day, she heard a delicate sound coming from her room. It sounded like a soft whisper. + +Lily went to investigate and found that her toy piano was making the sound. She sat down and started to play the piano. The delicate sound turned into a beautiful melody. + +Lily loved playing the piano and making beautiful sounds. She played all day long and even made up her own songs. Her parents were happy to hear her playing and singing. They knew Lily had a special talent for making delicate sounds with her toy piano. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, while she was walking in the park, she saw a weird-looking wire on the ground. She picked it up and wondered what it was for. + +As she continued walking, she saw a big tree with a branch that was too high for her to reach. She remembered the wire and had an idea. She tied the wire to a nearby rock and threw it over the branch. Then she pulled on the wire until it was tight and made a bow with it. + +Lily climbed up the tree and sat on the branch. She felt proud of herself for finding a way to reach it. As she looked around, she noticed a beautiful bird perched on a nearby tree. She smiled and waved at the bird, and the bird flew over to her. Lily was so happy to have made a new friend, and she knew that the weird wire had helped her do it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and her favorite shoes were her shiny red ones. One day, Lily went outside to play and got her shoes very dirty. Her mom saw her shoes and said, "Lily, you must wash your shoes. They are very dirty!" + +Lily didn't want to wash her shoes because she wanted to keep playing. But her mom was serious and said, "Lily, it's important to take care of our things. If we don't wash our shoes, they will get ruined and we won't be able to wear them anymore." + +Lily realized her mom was right and went to wash her shoes. She scrubbed and scrubbed until they were clean and shiny again. From then on, Lily always made sure to take care of her things and wash them when they got dirty. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and see the birds fly in the sky. One day, she saw a boy flying a kite. The kite was red and blue, and it flew high in the sky. + +Lily went up to the boy and said, "Wow, your kite is so pretty! Can I play with it too?" The boy replied, "Sure, you can play with it. My kite is poor and needs some friends to play with." + +So, Lily took the kite and ran around with it. She laughed and smiled as the kite flew up and down. The boy was happy to see his poor kite having fun with Lily. They played together until it was time for Lily to go home. + +As she walked away, Lily said, "Thank you for letting me play with your kite. It was so much fun! Maybe we can play together again tomorrow?" The boy smiled and replied, "Yes, let's play together again tomorrow. My poor kite needs more friends like you." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a piano in her house that she loved to play. One day, her mom brought home a new lamp that glowed in the dark. Lily thought it was so cool! + +Later that night, Lily was playing her piano and her mom turned off the lights. The lamp started to glow and it made the room look so pretty. "Wow, Mommy! Look how pretty the piano looks!" Lily said. "Yes, it's adorable," her mom replied. + +Lily continued to play her piano while the lamp glowed in the dark. She loved how it made her room feel so cozy. "I love this lamp, Mommy. Thank you for getting it for me," Lily said. "You're welcome, sweetie. I'm glad you like it," her mom replied with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty dresses and bows in her hair. One day, she saw a boy with a cool hat and asked him where he got it. + +The boy said, "I got it from my grandma. She has great style." + +Lily wanted to keep the hat, but the boy said, "No, it's mine. Don't be rude." + +Lily felt sad, but then she remembered her own pretty bows and said, "That's okay. I like my style too." + +The boy smiled and said, "I like your style too. Let's be friends." And they played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond with his friends. One sunny day, Ducky and his friends were playing a game of tag when they heard a loud noise. + +"What was that?" asked Ducky. + +"I don't know," replied his friend, Bunny. "Let's go check it out!" + +As they waddled towards the noise, they saw a big, heavy truck driving down the road. The truck was carrying a lot of boxes. Suddenly, one of the boxes fell off the truck and landed in the pond. + +"Look!" said Ducky. "A box! Let's go splash in it!" + +But Bunny warned, "Be careful, Ducky. We don't know what's inside the box." + +Ducky rubbed his beak thoughtfully. "Maybe we should wait and see what happens." + +They waited and watched as some humans came to retrieve the box. It turned out to be a box of toys! The humans let Ducky and his friends play with the toys, and they had a lot of fun splashing and playing with them. From that day on, whenever they heard a loud noise, they knew it might be a box of toys falling into the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely girl named Lily. She loved to play with her fan and make the wind blow on her face. One day, her mommy came and said "Lily, let me teach you something new today". Lily was excited to learn and sat down to listen. + +Her mommy showed her how to make a paper fan, and it was so much fun! Lily loved her new fan and was proud of what she had made. She said "Thank you mommy, you are the best teacher ever!" and gave her a big hug. + +From that day on, Lily loved making paper fans and would teach her friends how to make them too. She knew that teaching others was just as fun as learning something new herself. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who had a frog. The frog was green and slimy. The boy liked to play with the frog and take care of it. One day, the boy's mom said they needed to sell the frog. The boy didn't want to sell the frog because it was important to him. But his mom said they needed the money. So, they went to the market to sell the frog. A man came and bought the frog. The boy was sad to see his frog go, but he knew it was important for his family to have the money. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day, she went into a room that she had never been in before. It was very dark and she couldn't see anything. She felt scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. "Who's there?" It was a poor old man who lived in the room. Lily felt sorry for him and wanted to help. She asked him if he needed anything. He said that he was very lonely and wished someone would touch his hand. + +Lily felt sad for the old man and decided to stay with him. She held his hand and talked to him for a long time. The old man was very happy and grateful. From that day on, Lily visited him every day and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved the color pink. She had a pink dress, pink shoes, and even a pink teddy bear. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and saw a pink balloon. She wanted it so badly, but her mommy didn't permit her to have it. + +The little girl felt sad and sorry. But then, she saw a pink flower and picked it up. She showed it to her mommy and her mommy said it was beautiful. The little girl felt happy again because she found something pink that her mommy did permit her to have. + +From that day on, the little girl realized that even though she couldn't have everything she wanted, there were still many things that made her happy. And she was grateful for them. +Once upon a time, there was a big strong man with big muscles. He liked to lift heavy things and show off his muscles. One day, he went to a race and was very eager to win. He ran as fast as he could, but he tripped and fell. He hurt his knee and it left a mark. He was sad that he couldn't finish the race, but he knew he had to rest his muscles so they could heal. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved trains, especially the big ones that carried lots of things. One day, Tim went on a train ride with his family. The train went through a dark tunnel and Tim was scared. But his mommy held his hand and he felt safe. + +When they got off the train, Tim saw a big box that needed to be carried. He wanted to help, so he tried to carry it. It was heavy, but Tim was strong. He carried it all the way to their car and felt proud of himself. + +That night, Tim dreamed about trains and carrying big boxes. He wasn't scared of the dark anymore because he knew his mommy would always be there to hold his hand. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat waffles for breakfast. One day, her mommy made her a purple waffle for a special treat. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, mommy! I love purple waffles!" + +As she was eating her waffle, her little brother came into the kitchen. He wanted some too. "Can I have some waffle, Lily?" he asked. + +Lily didn't want to share her waffle, so she pushed her brother away. "No, it's mine!" she said. But then she felt bad and decided to share. "Okay, you can have a little bit," she said. + +Her brother was so happy and said, "Yay! Purple waffle is yummy!" They both enjoyed their breakfast together and were happy siblings. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and always wanted to pet them. One day, she went to the farm and saw a turkey. The turkey was big and brown. Lily was enthusiastic to pet the turkey, but the turkey trembled and ran away. + +Lily asked the farmer, "Why did the turkey tremble and run away?" + +The farmer said, "The turkey is shy and scared of people. You need to be calm and gentle to pet it." + +Lily listened to the farmer and tried again. She approached the turkey slowly and quietly. She gently petted the turkey, and the turkey didn't tremble anymore. The turkey was happy to be petted by Lily, and Lily was happy to make a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to make yummy food. He went to the stove and turned it on. The stove got hot and he put a pot on top. He added some veggies and meat to make a tasty soup. + +The man was very happy because he loved to cook. He wanted to be wealthy so he could buy more ingredients to make even better food. But he knew he had to work hard and make good food for people to buy. + +Eventually, his soup became very famous and people came from far away to taste it. The man became wealthy and could buy anything he wanted, but he still loved to cook on his old stove and make delicious food for everyone to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to wear blue dresses. One day, she saw a beautiful blue dress in a store window. She wanted it so much but her mommy said they couldn't afford it. + +Lily was sad and went to the park to play. She saw a boy playing with a blue ball and asked if she could play too. The boy said no and Lily felt sad again. + +As she walked around the park, she saw a big church with a tall tower. She wanted to reach the top of the tower so she could see the whole park. She tried to climb but it was too high. + +Suddenly, she heard the boy with the blue ball calling her. He said he was sorry and asked if she wanted to play. Lily was happy and they played together until it was time to go home. Even though she didn't get the blue dress or reach the top of the church tower, she had a fun day with a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to chew gum all the time. He always had a piece of gum in his mouth. One day, his mom told him that he shouldn't chew gum all the time because it's not good for his teeth. But Timmy didn't listen, he had an urge to chew gum all day long. + +One day, Timmy was walking down the street chewing his gum when he saw a bird flying in the sky. He got so excited and jumped up to try and catch the bird. But he wasn't ready and he tripped and fell. His gum got stuck in his throat and he couldn't breathe. He tried to cough it out, but he couldn't. + +Timmy's mom heard him choking and rushed him to the hospital. But it was too late, Timmy had choked on his gum and passed away. His mom was very sad and wished Timmy had listened to her about not chewing gum all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and talk to her friends. One day, she saw a new girl at the park who looked sad. Lily asked her, "What's wrong?" + +The new girl replied, "I don't speak your language. I feel troubled." + +Lily smiled and said, "Don't worry, we can still play together. We can step on the leaves and have fun." + +The new girl's face lit up and she said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." From that day on, Lily and the new girl played together every day and learned each other's language. They had lots of fun stepping on leaves and playing at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Spot. Spot lived in a big house with his family. They had lots of toys and yummy food to eat. Spot was grateful for his family and all the fun they had together. + +One day, Spot's family decided to go on a trip. They packed their bags and got into their car. Spot was excited to go on an adventure! When they arrived at their destination, they saw a big hotel. It was so fancy and luxurious! Spot had never seen anything like it before. + +The next morning, Spot woke up early and wanted to go for a run. He asked his family if they wanted to come with him, but they were still sleeping. So, Spot decided to jog around the hotel by himself. He ran and ran, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. When he got back, his family was awake and happy to see him. They hugged him and told him how proud they were of him for exercising. Spot felt so loved and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mommy told him it was time for his nap. Timmy didn't want to take a nap, but he was very tired, so he went to his bed. + +While he was sleeping, Timmy had a dream about his favorite toy. In the dream, he played with the toy all day long and had so much fun. But when he woke up, he realized the toy was gone. Timmy started to cry and asked his mommy if she remembered where the toy was. + +His mommy looked around the room, but the toy was nowhere to be found. Timmy was very sad and his mommy tried to cheer him up, but he couldn't stop crying. He wished he had never taken a nap and wished his dream had never happened. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to keep his favorite toys clear in sight before taking a nap. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to walk in the desert. One day, Timmy saw a cactus. It was very prickly and green. Timmy wanted to touch it, but his mom said no. + +Timmy was impatient and didn't listen to his mom. He walked to the cactus and touched it. Ouch! The cactus hurt him! Timmy cried and cried. + +His mom took him to the hospital, but it was too late. Timmy got very sick and had to stay in the hospital for a long time. His mom was sad and wished Timmy had listened to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and run around in the park. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to bathe. Timmy didn't want to take a bath, but his mom said he had to be clean. + +After Timmy finished his bath, he looked up at the ceiling and saw a spider. He tried to catch it, but it was too high up. Timmy's mom noticed him looking up and asked what he was doing. Timmy pointed at the spider on the ceiling. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom realized that she couldn't hear anything. She had become deaf! She was scared and didn't know what to do. Timmy hugged his mom and told her everything was going to be okay. They went to the doctor and found out that it was only temporary. Timmy was happy that his mom could hear again and they went home to play with his toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. One day, he saw a butterfly flying around. He wanted to catch it, so he ran after it. Timmy was very fast and he caught the butterfly in his hands. He was so happy! + +Later that day, Timmy's dad was fixing the fence with a hammer. Timmy thought the hammer looked cool and he wanted to play with it. But his dad said it was too dangerous for him. Timmy was sad, but he understood. + +After dinner, Timmy's mom put on some crazy music and they all danced together. Timmy loved to dance and he had so much fun. He felt happy and silly. When it was time for bed, Timmy was tired but he couldn't stop thinking about the butterfly he caught and the hammer he wanted to play with. He fell asleep with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a diary that she loved to write in every day. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a new diary that was very fragile and pretty. Lily was so happy and promised to take good care of it. + +The next day, Lily went to the park with her friends. While playing, Lily accidentally dropped her diary and it broke into pieces. She was very sad and started to cry. Her friend asked her why she was crying and Lily said, "My diary is broken, and I promised my mommy that I would take care of it. I feel so bad." + +Her friend tried to make her feel better and said, "Don't worry, we can fix it. Let's try to zip it up with tape." So, they tried to fix it but it didn't work. Lily was still sad and went home with a broken heart. When she told her mommy what happened, her mommy said, "I'm sorry, Lily. We can't fix it. It's gone forever." Lily was very sad and learned to be more careful with her things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden. One day, she saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it. "I want to catch that butterfly," she said to her mommy. "That's adventurous," her mommy replied. + +Lily ran after the butterfly, but it flew away. She was sad and said, "The butterfly is gone." Her mommy said, "Don't be sad, Lily. There are many other things to see in the garden." Lily smiled and said, "You're right, mommy. I love our garden." + +They continued to explore the garden and found many beautiful flowers and creatures. Lily said, "This is the best adventure ever!" Her mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad we have such a wonderful garden to explore together." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a room with a smooth wall. One day, she was playing with her toys and suddenly she heard a noise. She looked at the wall and saw a little mouse. The mouse was looking at her too. Lily was scared at first, but then she smiled and said hello to the mouse. The mouse didn't say anything back, but Lily was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a clever cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to play with yarn and chase mice. One day, Mittens saw her owner get into a car and drive away. Mittens wanted to go for a ride too! + +Mittens jumped into the car and sat on the seat. She watched her owner spell out words on a piece of paper. Mittens didn't know how to spell, but she liked watching her owner do it. + +The car drove down the road and Mittens looked out the window. She saw birds and trees and other cars. Mittens was very happy to be on a drive with her owner. When they got back home, Mittens curled up on her bed and fell asleep, dreaming of more car rides. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved riding his bicycle around the park. One day, he saw a big boy riding a shiny bicycle. The big boy shouted, "Get out of my way!" and Timmy got scared. + +Timmy's kind mom saw that he was upset and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about the big boy who shouted at him. His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. Let's go get some ice cream and then we'll come back to the park." + +After they finished their ice cream, Timmy and his mom went back to the park. Timmy saw the big boy again and was scared. But this time, the big boy smiled and said, "Hey little guy, want to ride my bicycle with me?" Timmy was so happy and they rode their bicycles together. From that day on, Timmy wasn't scared of big boys anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander around her backyard and look for bugs. One day, she saw a big motor in her neighbor's yard. It was very loud and made a lot of noise. + +Lily's mommy told her that the neighbor was very rich and could afford to buy big motors like that. Lily didn't know what "rich" meant, but she thought it must be something very special. + +As she continued to wander around her backyard, she saw a butterfly flying by. She followed the butterfly and it led her to a beautiful flower. Lily felt very happy and excited to have found such a pretty flower. She ran back to her mommy to show her what she had found. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her building blocks and create tall towers. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a shiny new purse to carry her toys in. + +Lily was so excited to show her friends her new purse, but she didn't want to be rude. So, she remembered to say "please" and "thank you" when asking for toys to put in her purse. + +As Lily played with her friends, they decided to build a giant tower with their blocks. Lily carefully placed her favorite toy in her new purse so it wouldn't get lost. + +As they built the tower higher and higher, Lily's friends accidentally knocked it over! But, because Lily was polite and had her toy safely in her purse, she wasn't upset. Instead, she smiled and said "it's okay, we can build it again!" +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny was very graceful and loved to hop around in the forest. One day, Benny's friend, a squirrel named Sammy, came to visit him. + +"Hi Benny, do you want to go for a jog with me?" asked Sammy. + +Benny replied, "Sure, I love to run and jump!" + +As they were jogging, they saw a big pile of waste on the ground. "Oh no, that's not good," said Benny. "We need to clean it up so it doesn't hurt any of our animal friends." + +So, Benny and Sammy worked together to clean up the waste and put it in the trash. They felt happy that they helped the forest stay clean and safe. + +Later that day, as they were resting under a tree, Benny said to Sammy, "I'm glad we were able to help clean up the waste today. It's important to take care of our home." + +Sammy replied, "Yes, it is. And you were so graceful as we jogged and cleaned together!" + +Benny felt proud and happy that he could help his friend and make a difference in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One sunny day, Lily went for a walk in the park with her mom. As they walked, Lily's mom noticed that Lily's shoes were very dirty. + +"Let's stop by the pond and clean your shoes," her mom said. + +Lily felt excited to clean her shoes in the cool water. When they got to the pond, Lily took off her shoes and put her feet in the water. She felt the coolness of the water on her toes and it made her feel happy. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a little duckling on the other side of the pond. She wanted to go see it up close, but she didn't want to get her shoes dirty again. So, Lily's mom suggested they walk around the pond to the other side. As they walked, Lily felt excited to see the duckling. When they finally got to the other side, the duckling was gone. Lily felt sad that she missed it, but her mom reminded her that they had a fun adventure together. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the river to play. He saw a funny little creature swimming in the water. It was an otter! Timmy thought it was very cute. + +Suddenly, the otter disappeared under the water. Timmy got scared and called out, "Where did the otter go?" + +The otter popped up from under the water and said, "Don't worry, I was just swimming. I love to swim! It's my favorite thing to do." Timmy smiled and felt happy again. He watched the otter swim around for a while, and then went back home. He told his mom all about the scary otter that loved to swim. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a chair that she loved to sit on. One day, she spilled some juice on her chair and it wasn't clean anymore. Lily was sad because she didn't want to sit on a dirty chair. + +Her mommy saw how sad Lily was and decided to clean the chair. She got some soap and water and scrubbed the chair until it was clean again. Lily was so happy when she saw her chair was clean. + +She sat on her chair and realized it didn't fit her anymore. She had grown so much! Lily's mommy told her they would get a new chair that fits her perfectly. Lily was excited to get a new chair and couldn't wait to sit on it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite vest every day. It was a pretty vest with shiny buttons and colorful flowers on it. Lily thought it was the most attractive vest in the whole world. + +One day, Lily and her family went to the park for a picnic. While they were eating, Lily noticed a little boy playing by himself. He looked sad and lonely. Lily wanted to make him feel better, so she went over to him and said hello. The little boy smiled and they started to play together. + +After a while, Lily noticed that the little boy was shivering. He didn't have a vest to keep him warm. Lily remembered the extra vest her mom had packed for her, just in case it got cold. She took off her pretty vest and gave it to the little boy. He put it on and smiled. Lily felt happy knowing that she had made a new friend and that her vest was keeping him warm. From that day on, Lily learned that sharing and love are more important than having the most attractive things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his stuffed teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Timmy and Teddy were playing in the park when they saw a big, mean dog. The dog had a harsh bark and looked very scary. + +Timmy picked up Teddy and held him tight. "Don't worry, Teddy," he said. "I won't let that dog get you." Suddenly, the dog started running towards them, barking loudly. Timmy stood up and squeezed Teddy tightly. + +Just then, a man came over and called the dog back. "Sorry about that," the man said. "He's usually a friendly dog, but he can be a little too playful sometimes." Timmy smiled and said, "That's okay. I'm just glad Teddy and I are safe." + +From that day on, Timmy always made sure to stand up for Teddy whenever they went to the park. And Teddy was happy to have such a brave friend. +One day, a little girl named Lily wanted to cook a cake. She put on her apron and went to the kitchen. She mixed flour, eggs, and sugar in a big bowl. She put the mix in the oven and waited for it to cook. + +While Lily waited, she went outside to play. She saw her mailbox and had an idea. She took a big sheet and covered the mailbox. Now, the mailbox was hidden! It was a fun game for her to play. + +Soon, her mom called her back inside. The cake was done cooking. Lily was so happy. She took off the sheet from the mailbox and went inside. She and her mom ate the yummy cake together. +One day, a big rain came. It rained all day and all night. The sky was full of gray clouds. The rain made little rivers on the ground. The trees and flowers were very happy because they were thirsty. + +A little girl named Lily wanted to play outside. But she could not because of the rain. She looked out the window and saw a big sack. The sack was wet and dirty from the rain. Lily wanted to know what was in the sack. + +When the rain stopped, Lily went outside. She opened the big sack. Inside the sack, she found many sour lemons. Lily had an idea. She took the lemons inside her house. Lily and her mom made lemonade with the sour lemons. They shared the lemonade with their friends. Everyone was happy and loved the lemonade. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went for a walk with her mom. They saw a pretty magazine on the ground. It had a big, shiny picture of a beautiful lady on it. Lucy liked the picture, and she wanted to take the magazine home with her. + +Lucy's mom said, "We can't take the magazine home, but we can play a fun game with it." She showed Lucy how to bury the magazine under some dirt and leaves. Lucy thought it was a fun game, and she liked to watch the magazine disappear under the dirt. + +After they buried the magazine, Lucy and her mom walked back home. They had a good time playing together. Lucy learned a new game and saw a pretty picture. She couldn't wait to play the bury game again with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a small island. On this island, there were two famous animals. One was a big bear, and the other was a little bunny. They were friends, but sometimes they would quarrel. + +One day, the bear and the bunny had a quarrel. The bear said, "This is my island!" The bunny said, "No, this is my island!" They were both very sad and angry. + +Then, a wise old owl came to the island. The owl said, "Why do you quarrel? You can both share the island and be happy!" The bear and the bunny thought about it. They decided to share the island and be friends again. From that day on, they never had a quarrel and they lived happily on the island. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He wanted to go on a big journey. He asked his mom, "Can I go on a journey to the unknown park?" His mom said, "You must mind your steps and be careful." + +Tim put on his shoes and went outside. He walked and walked until he found the unknown park. It was a fun place with many new things. He saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Tim was very happy. + +Tim played in the unknown park all day. He minded his steps and had so much fun. When it was time to go home, he said goodbye to the park. Tim told his mom all about his journey. His mom was glad that he had a good time and minded his steps. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful boy named Tim. He lived in a small house with his mom and dad. Tim had a big toy box full of fun toys. One day, he found a broken saw in the toy box. Tim was sad because he wanted to use the saw to help his dad fix things. + +Tim went to his mom and said, "Mom, my saw is broken. Can you fix it, please?" His mom looked at the broken saw and said, "I'm sorry, Tim. I can't fix it, but we can buy a new one." + +Tim was happy to hear that. He went to the store with his mom to buy a new saw. But when they got to the store, they saw a little girl weeping. Tim asked the girl, "Why are you sad?" + +The little girl said, "I lost my toy and can't find it." Tim wanted to help, so he gave her his new saw. The little girl stopped weeping and said, "Thank you, Tim! You are very kind." + +Tim felt happy that he could help the little girl. He went home with his mom and told his dad about what happened. His dad was proud of him and said, "You are a thoughtful boy, Tim. I'm glad you helped the little girl." And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big, hot place, there was a little cactus. The cactus had a friend named Sam. Sam liked to play with the cactus, but they always had to be careful not to touch the prickly parts. + +One day, Sam and the cactus wanted to play a game. They decided to play on the swing. Sam would swing high, and the cactus would try to swing higher. They were both competitive and wanted to be the best at swinging. + +As they played, Sam and the cactus laughed and had lots of fun. They swung higher and higher, trying to be the best. In the end, they both decided that they were both good at swinging and that it was more fun to play together than to try to be the best. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big hoop that she loved to play with. One day, she went to the park with her hoop. + +At the park, Lily met a boy named Tim. Tim saw Lily's hoop and said, "That hoop is big! Can I try?" Lily said, "Yes, you can try." Tim tried to play with the hoop, but it was hard for him. + +Lily realized that Tim was not brave like her. She said, "Don't worry, Tim. I will help you." Lily showed Tim how to play with the hoop. Tim was happy and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very brave." They played with the hoop together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play all day. One day, Spot was playing in the park and he fell down. He felt pain in his leg and started to suffer. Spot was very dizzy from the fall. + +Spot's friend, a little bird named Tweet, saw him fall. Tweet flew down to help Spot. Tweet said, "Don't worry, Spot! I will get help for you!" Tweet flew away to find someone to help Spot. + +Soon, Tweet came back with a kind lady who knew how to help animals. The lady gently picked up Spot and took him to her home. She gave Spot some medicine to make the pain go away. After a few days, Spot felt better and was not dizzy or in pain anymore. Spot thanked the lady and Tweet for helping him. Now, Spot could run and play again with his friends in the park. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a shiny brick house. In this house lived a nosy little dog named Spot. Spot loved to look out the window and watch people walk by. + +One sunny day, Spot saw a girl named Sue walking by. The sun was shining brightly on her pretty dress. Spot wanted to say hello to Sue, so he barked loudly. Sue heard Spot and came over to the window. "Hello, nosy dog!" she said with a smile. "My name is Sue. What's your name?" + +Spot couldn't talk, but he wagged his tail and barked happily. Sue knew that he was saying hello. They became good friends, and Sue would visit Spot every day. They loved to play together in the sunshine, and Spot was always happy to see his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cart. He pushed it all around the house, filling it with his favorite toys. + +One day, Tim wanted to have a race with his friends. He asked his mommy if it was fair to use his cart in the race. Mommy said, "Yes, Tim, it's fair. But you must finish the race, even if you don't win." + +Tim and his friends lined up at the start of the race. They were all very excited. Tim pushed his cart as fast as he could. His friends ran beside him, laughing and having fun. + +The race was long, but Tim didn't give up. He kept pushing his cart until he reached the finish line. Tim didn't win the race, but he was very happy that he finished. + +Mommy was proud of Tim for finishing the race. She gave him a big hug and said, "Good job, Tim! You did your best, and that's what matters." Tim smiled and knew that finishing the race was fair and fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia was worried. She wanted to improve at sharing her toys with her friends. Mia thought, "Maybe if I share my snack, I will get better at sharing." + +One day, Mia brought her favorite snack to the park. She saw her friend Ben playing in the sandbox. Mia walked over and said, "Hi Ben! Do you want some of my snack?" Ben smiled and said, "Yes, please!" They both sat and ate the snack together. + +Mia felt happy. She was not worried anymore. Sharing her snack helped her improve at sharing. Now, Mia and Ben play and share their toys every day. And they always have a snack together, too. +Once upon a time, a little bunny named Bobo lived in a small house near a big field of wheat. Bobo loved to play in the wheat field all day long. He would jump high and run fast, laughing and having fun. + +One day, the sun went away and it got very cold. The wheat field became icy and hard. Bobo tried to jump and play, but he slipped and fell down. He felt sad and missed the warm sun. + +Bobo's mommy saw him feeling sad and had an idea. She put warm socks on Bobo's feet and a cozy hat on his head. Then, Bobo went back to the icy wheat field. He was able to jump and play again, even in the cold. Bobo was happy and knew that no matter what, he could always have fun in the wheat field. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow cat named Sunny. Sunny liked to play in the sun all day. Every year, Sunny would go to the big tree and sit under it. + +One day, Sunny saw a little bird in the tree. The bird would say something, and Sunny would repeat it. They played this game all day. They were very happy and laughed a lot. + +As the years went by, Sunny and the little bird became best friends. They would play the repeat game under the big tree every year. The yellow cat and the little bird were very happy and loved each other very much. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal bird named Blue. Blue lived in a big tree with his best friend, a little girl named Lily. They played together every day and had lots of fun. + +One sunny day, Lily asked Blue, "Do you want to play with me?" Blue replied, "Yes, let's play!" They played hide and seek, and Blue was very good at hiding. Lily looked and looked but could not find him. + +As Lily searched, she saw a big dog coming near. The dog looked mean, and Lily was scared. Blue saw the dog too and tried to help Lily. He flew down and pecked at the dog, but the dog was too strong. + +The dog bit Blue, and the loyal bird fell to the ground. Lily cried and cried, but Blue did not reply. The little girl lost her best friend that day, and the sky seemed less bright without Blue. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. Emma liked to wander around her big house. One day, she found a big box in the kitchen. The box had the word "cocoa" on it. + +Emma opened the box and saw a brown powder inside. She smelled it and it smelled yummy. She wanted to make a cocoa drink. Emma found a cup and put some cocoa in it. Then, she added some water. + +Emma stirred the cocoa and water. She took a sip and it tasted good. She felt fit and strong after drinking it. Emma was happy that she found the cocoa and learned how to make a tasty drink. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play all day. He played with his toys, his dog, and his friends. But when it was time for bed, Tim would yawn and feel very sleepy. + +One day, Tim's mom told him it was time to learn math. Tim thought math was crazy and didn't want to learn it. He wanted to play instead. So, Tim's mom made a deal with him. If he learned math, he could play even more. + +Tim started to learn math and found out it was fun. He learned to add, subtract, and count. The more he learned, the better he got at playing games with his friends. They played with numbers and had a great time. + +Soon, Tim was very good at math and his friends wanted to learn too. They all learned math together and had lots of fun. When it was time for bed, they would yawn and sleep well, knowing they had a great day. + +The moral of the story is: learning new things can be fun and help you enjoy life even more. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat with soft fur. The cat loved to play in the mud. It would get very filthy. One day, the cat saw a line of ants. The ants were marching in a line. The cat wanted to march too. + +The cat marched with the ants. It was fun! But the ants did not like the filthy cat. They wanted the cat to go away. The cat felt sad. It wanted to be friends with the ants. The cat had an idea. + +The cat went to the water and washed its fur. The fur was clean now. The cat went back to the ants. The ants were happy to see the clean cat. They let the cat march with them. The cat and the ants became good friends. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy loved to watch things zoom. Cars, birds, and even his toy plane would zoom all around. One day, Timmy's mom said they would go see fireworks. Timmy was very excited! + +At the big show, Timmy saw bright fireworks zoom up into the sky. They made loud booms and pretty colors. Timmy didn't know what made the fireworks go zoom, but he liked it a lot. + +Timmy was ignorant about how fireworks worked, but that didn't stop him from having fun. He clapped and laughed as the fireworks zoomed up and filled the sky with colors. And he knew one day, he would learn more about the zooming fireworks. +One day, a big race was happening in the town. Many cars came to try to win. All the cars were very competitive. They wanted to be the fastest and the best. The people in the town were very excited to see the race. + +The race started, and all the cars went very fast. They tried their best to win. One car, named Red, was trying very hard to be the fastest. He was competitive and wanted to win the race. + +But then, Red saw a big wreck on the road. Some cars had crashed. Red stopped to help the other cars. He tried to push them out of the wreck. The other cars saw Red helping and stopped racing too. They all came to help. They learned that being competitive was not as important as helping each other. +One day, a green bird named Bob was flying in the sky. He loved to fly high and look at the big, blue sky. He saw his friend, the red bird named Tim, sitting on a tree branch. + +"Hi, Tim!" said Bob. "Let's play a game. I will vanish and you have to find me!" Tim was excited and said, "Okay, let's play!" + +Bob flew away and hid in a green bush. Tim looked all around, but he could not find Bob. He looked up at the sky and saw a big, dark cloud coming. Tim knew that when dark clouds come, it means rain is coming too. + +Tim found Bob in the green bush just as the first raindrop fell. "I found you, Bob!" Tim said. "Let's go back to our tree before we get wet!" They both flew back to their tree and stayed dry under the leaves as the rain fell. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a wise old man. He was very good at folding paper. One day, a little boy named Tim came to him. He wanted to learn how to fold paper too. + +"Can you teach me to fold paper?" Tim asked the wise old man. The old man smiled and said, "Yes, I can teach you. But first, we need some ink to draw on the paper." + +Tim and the wise old man went to find ink. But there was a problem. The ink was on a high shelf, and they could not reach it. Tim tried to climb on a chair, but he was still too short. The wise old man had an idea. He folded a paper into a ladder for Tim to climb. + +With the help of the paper ladder, Tim got the ink. They went back to the wise old man's house, and he taught Tim how to fold paper. They made many beautiful things together, and Tim became very good at folding paper too. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim had a scooter. He loved to ride his scooter up and down the street. Tim's friend, Sam, also had a scooter. They would ride together and have lots of fun. + +One sunny day, Tim and Sam were riding their scooters when they saw a big hill. Tim was brave and went down the hill fast. Sam was scared and went down the hill slow. When they got to the bottom, Sam started to complain. He said the hill was too big and scary. + +Tim was confused. He thought the hill was fun. He told Sam not to be scared. They went up the hill again and this time, Sam went down a little faster. Sam still complained, but he was not as scared. Tim and Sam kept riding their scooters and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with her toys and run in the park. One day, Sue found a pretty bracelet on the ground. It was shiny and had many colors. + +Sue wanted to put the bracelet on her wrist. She tried and tried but it was hard for her. Sue did not give up. She tried again and again. At last, Sue managed to put the bracelet on her wrist. She was very happy and proud of herself. + +Sue wore the pretty bracelet everywhere she went. She showed it to her friends and they all liked it too. They played together and had a lot of fun. The jolly girl and her pretty bracelet lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going on a trip with her family. They had lots of luggage to take with them. They were going to a wild place with lots of trees and animals. + +When they got there, Lily saw a funny animal. It had a big body and long neck. She asked her mommy, "What is that?" Her mommy didn't know, so she just shrugged. Lily thought the animal was very wild and fun. + +Lily played with the funny animal all day. They ran and laughed in the wild place. When it was time to go home, Lily was sad. She said goodbye to the funny animal and hugged it. Then, she and her family went back to their car with their luggage. Lily would always remember the wild and fun time she had with her new friend. +One day, a boy named Tim found a coin on the floor. Tim was happy to find the coin. He wanted to buy a toy with it. He showed the coin to his friend, Sam. + +"Look, Sam! I found a coin!" said Tim. Sam looked at the coin and said, "That coin is mine. I lost it. Please give it back." Tim felt sorry for Sam. He gave the coin back to Sam. + +Sam was happy to have his coin back. He said, "Thank you, Tim. You are a good friend." Tim was sad that he could not buy a toy with the coin, but he was happy to help his friend. + +Later, Sam bought a toy with the coin. He shared the toy with Tim. They played together and had fun. They learned that being a good friend is better than having a toy. + +The moral of the story is: It is good to be kind and share with your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. On her birthday, she got a big, smooth present. She was so happy and excited to see what was inside. + +Lucy opened the present and found five colorful balls. She loved to count, so she counted them. "One, two, three, four, five," she said with a big smile. Her mom asked, "Do you like your present, Lucy?" She nodded and said, "Yes, mommy! I love it!" + +Lucy played with her new balls all day. She liked to throw them in the air and count them as they fell. Her mom and dad joined her, and they all had a fun time together. At the end of the day, Lucy hugged her smooth present and said, "Thank you for the best birthday ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a big surprise party. A little boy named Tim was turning four years old. His mom and dad wanted to make him happy. They planned a fun day for Tim and his friends. + +Tim's mom bought an expensive toy for him. It was a big, red fire truck. Tim loved fire trucks. He always wanted to be a firefighter when he grew up. Tim's mom knew this would be the best gift for her little boy. + +On the day of the party, Tim and his friends played games and ate cake. When it was time for Tim to open his presents, he saw the big, red fire truck. He was so happy and could not believe his eyes. Tim knew this was the best surprise ever. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a wise old man. He had a friend named Razor. Razor was a little dog with soft fur. The wise old man and Razor liked to walk and play together. + +One day, they went for a walk in the park. They saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was sad because she lost her ball. The wise old man and Razor wanted to help her. They decided to look for the ball together. + +The wise old man, Razor, and Lily walked around the park. They looked behind trees and under benches. Finally, they found the ball near a big tree. Lily was very happy to meet her new friends. She thanked the wise old man and Razor for helping her. From that day on, they all played together in the park and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle dog named Max. Max loved to race with his friends in the park. They would run as fast as they could, and Max would always win. + +One day, Max found a big book called a dictionary. He did not know what it was, but he thought it was fun to look at. Max showed the dictionary to his friends, and they all looked at the pictures together. + +Max and his friends decided to have a race with the dictionary. They took turns carrying the big book while they ran. It was harder to run with the heavy book, but they all had fun. In the end, Max won the race again, and they all laughed and played together. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely ashtray. It lived on a big table in a room. The ashtray felt sad because nobody talked to it. + +One day, a toy car came speeding into the room. It saw the lonely ashtray and stopped. The toy car said, "Hi, I am a fast car. I can speed. Why do you look sad?" + +The ashtray replied, "I am lonely. Nobody talks to me." The toy car felt bad for the ashtray and wanted to help. So, the toy car had an idea. + +The toy car said, "I can be your friend. We can talk and play together." The ashtray felt happy to have a friend. From that day on, the lonely ashtray was not lonely anymore. The toy car and the ashtray became best friends, and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a duck. The duck liked to be organized. Every day, the duck would put all his things in the right place. + +One day, the duck met a frog. The frog was very messy. The duck said, "Please, stop being messy. Let me help you be organized." The frog agreed. + +Together, the duck and the frog put all the frog's things in the right place. The frog was happy. The duck was happy too. They became good friends and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big, clumsy dragon. He lived in a cave near a small town. He had a hard time making friends because he would often bump into things and knock them over. + +One day, a little girl named Sally came to visit the dragon. She was not scared of the dragon. She said, "Hi, Mr. Dragon! Do you want to be my friend?" The dragon smiled and nodded his big head. "Yes, I would like that," he said. + +Sally and the dragon played together every day. They would run and jump and laugh. The dragon learned to be more careful and not bump into things. The people in the town saw how kind the dragon was and they began to accept him as their friend too. The clumsy dragon and Sally were happy to have so many friends. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play with her friends in the park. They would run, jump, and have lots of fun. + +One day, Kitty found a note on the ground. It said, "Let's all unite and play together!" Kitty was very excited. She showed the note to her friends, and they all agreed to unite and play. + +So, Kitty and her friends played together all day. They were happy to be united, and they had the best time ever. And from that day on, they always made sure to unite and play together as much as they could. +Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to show his toys to his friends. One day, he found a new toy. It was a magic bottle. The bottle had a label that said "oxygen." Tim did not know what "oxygen" meant, but he thought it was special. + +Tim wanted to show the magic bottle to his friend, Sue. Sue was very envious of Tim's new toy. She said, "Wow, Tim! I wish I had a magic bottle like that!" Tim smiled and said, "Don't be envious, Sue. We can play with it together!" + +So, Tim and Sue played with the magic bottle. They pretended it gave them superpowers. They ran around the yard, laughing and playing. The magic bottle made them very happy. And from that day on, Tim and Sue were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a modest bird named Blue. Blue had a beautiful neck that was long and thin. Blue lived in a big tree with many other birds. They all liked to sing and play together. + +One day, Blue wanted to sing a new song. Blue tried to think of a song that no one had ever heard before. Blue closed its eyes and started to sing. The song was so sweet and happy, all the other birds stopped to listen. They loved the song that Blue was singing. + +The other birds wanted to learn the song too. Blue taught them how to sing the new song. They all sang together, their voices filling the air with beautiful music. Blue was very happy to share the song with its friends. And from that day on, Blue and the other birds always sang the new song together, making the world a happier place. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance. She had a pretty skirt that she wore when she sang. + +One day, her friend Tom wanted to sing with her. But Lily was selfish and did not want to share. She wanted to sing alone. Tom felt sad and went away. + +Later, Lily saw Tom was sad and felt bad. She said sorry to Tom and asked him to sing with her. They sang together and had lots of fun. Lily learned to share and they became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, thick castle. Inside the castle, there lived a king, a queen, and their little girl, Lily. They were a happy family. The castle was big and had many rooms to play in. Lily loved to play with her toys in the castle. + +One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she heard a noise outside. She went to the window and saw a little boy. The boy was playing with a ball. Lily wanted to join him, so she called out, "Hi! Can I join you?" + +The little boy looked up and smiled. "Yes, come and play with me!" he said. Lily ran out of the castle to join the boy. They played with the ball and had lots of fun. They became good friends and played together every day. + +The king and queen were happy that Lily had a new friend. They invited the little boy and his family to join them for a big feast in the thick castle. Everyone ate and laughed together. From that day on, the two families became close friends and the castle was always filled with joy and laughter. +One day, a big family went on a picnic. They were very proud of the food they made. They had yummy sandwiches, fruits, and juice. The sun was bright and they were all happy. + +The little boy, Tom, saw a small ant. He wanted to show his family. Tom yelled, "Look, an ant!" His family came to see the ant. They all smiled and watched the ant go back to its home. + +After the picnic, they all went home. They were proud of their fun day. Tom was happy he found the ant. He told all his friends about the picnic and the ant. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play in the park. One day, he saw a big, red ball. It was very pretty. He wanted to grab it and play. + +But Tim's mom told him, "Be careful, Tim. The ball may be hot." Tim did not listen. He was too excited to play with the big, red ball. He ran to the ball and grabbed it. + +When Tim grabbed the ball, it was very hot. He said, "Ouch!" and let go of the ball. The ball rolled away and stopped near a scary tree. Tim was scared of the tree, but he wanted the ball back. + +Tim was brave and walked to the scary tree. He grabbed the ball quickly and ran back to his mom. Tim was happy to have the ball, but he learned to listen to his mom when she says something is hot. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat. The cat loved to bake. One day, she wanted to make an original cake. She put on her cap and went to the kitchen. + +The cat mixed some things in a big bowl. She put the mix in the oven. The cat waited and waited. She was very excited to see her cake. + +When the cake was done, the cat took it out of the oven. She looked at her cake and smiled. It was the most original cake ever. The cat shared her cake with her friends, and they all loved it. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big wreck. A truck full of tasty apples had tipped over. The apples were all over the road. People came to see the wreck and started to pick up the apples. They knew they needed to clean up the mess. + +A little girl named Lily saw the tasty apples and wanted to help. She knew her mom would need some for a pie. Lily picked up the apples and put them in her basket. She was very happy to help clean up the wreck. + +When the wreck was all cleaned up, Lily took the tasty apples home. Her mom was so proud of her for helping. They made a yummy apple pie together. Lily knew that when people work together, they can fix anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little olive named Ollie. Ollie lived in a big tree with many other olives. Ollie was not a popular olive. He was sad because he wanted to have friends. + +One day, a kind bird came to the tree. The bird saw Ollie was sad and said, "Ollie, why are you sad?" Ollie told the bird, "I am not popular. I want friends to play with." The bird said, "If you want to be popular, you must be nice to others. Come with me, and I will show you how." + +Ollie and the bird went around the tree, and Ollie was nice to all the other olives. Soon, Ollie became very popular. All the olives wanted to play with him. Ollie learned that being nice to others is the way to have many friends. And he was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. The boy had a furry pet. The furry pet could do tricks. The boy would clap when the pet did a trick. + +One day, the boy and the furry pet went to the park. They saw a big dog. The big dog did not like the furry pet. The furry pet was scared. + +The boy tried to make the furry pet do a trick to make the big dog happy. The boy clapped, but the big dog did not care. The big dog chased the furry pet away. The boy was sad and could not find his furry pet. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a popular boy named Tom. Tom loved to read. Every day, he would sit under a big tree and read his favorite book. + +One day, while Tom was reading, he found a shiny coin on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friend, Sam. "Look, Sam! I found a coin!" said Tom. Sam was excited too. "Wow, Tom! That's a pretty coin!" said Sam. + +Tom and Sam decided to buy a treat with the coin. They went to the store and bought a big ice cream cone to share. They sat under the big tree, eating the ice cream and reading together. They had a great day and were very happy. +There once was a boy named Tim. He had a cheap shirt that he liked a lot. One day, Tim went to the park to play with his friends. + +At the park, Tim saw his friend, Sam. Sam had a big bottle of juice. "Can I have some juice?" asked Tim. "Sure," said Sam, "I will pour it for you." Sam poured the juice into a cup for Tim. + +But, oh no! Sam poured too much juice and it spilled on Tim's cheap shirt. Tim was sad, but Sam said, "I'm sorry, Tim. Let's go wash your shirt." They went to the water and washed the shirt together. Tim's shirt was clean again, and they both went back to playing happily. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Tim. Tim was a little spoiled because his mom and dad gave him many toys. He liked to play with his toys all day. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. He saw another kid playing with a big, red ball. Tim wanted the ball, so he started to stare at the kid. He hoped the kid would give him the ball. + +The kid saw Tim staring and asked, "Do you want to play with my ball?" Tim was happy and said, "Yes, please!" They played together and had lots of fun. Tim learned that sharing was more fun than being spoiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was an adventurous kid. He loved to play outside and try new things. One day, Tim saw his mom cooking some meat for dinner. He had never tried meat before, and he was curious about how it would taste. + +Tim's mom saw him looking at the meat and said, "Would you like to try some, Tim? It's very yummy!" She wanted to encourage him to try new foods. Tim thought about it for a moment and then said, "Yes, I want to try it!" + +So, Tim's mom gave him a small piece of meat to taste. Tim took a bite and chewed it slowly. He liked the taste and said, "Mmm, this is good!" His mom was happy that Tim was being adventurous and trying new foods. From that day on, Tim continued to be brave and try new things, always encouraged by his loving mom. +Once upon a time, in a big hotel, there lived a cute dog named Fluffy. Fluffy was mild and loved to follow people around. He liked to play with the kids and make them happy. + +One day, Fluffy saw a new kid named Timmy. Timmy was playing with a red ball. Fluffy wanted to play too, so he started to follow Timmy. Timmy saw Fluffy and they played together all day. + +But then, Timmy went to a room that Fluffy could not go in. Fluffy was sad and did not know what to do. He kept trying to follow Timmy, but the door was shut. Fluffy was very sad and missed his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little farm. On the farm, there was a big red barn. Inside the barn, there was a lot of hay. The hay was soft and dry. The farm animals liked to sleep on the hay. + +One dark night, a little mouse was playing in the hay. The little mouse liked to jump and hide in the hay. Suddenly, the little mouse heard a scream. The scream was loud and scary. The little mouse was scared. + +The little mouse ran to find the scream. He saw a baby chick near the hay. The baby chick was scared too. The little mouse and the baby chick found out that the scream was from a big owl. The owl was just saying hello. The little mouse and the baby chick were not scared anymore. They all played together in the hay until morning. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar. It was very small and white. The caterpillar liked to crawl on the leaves and eat them. One day, it saw a big bird that wanted to eat it. The caterpillar was scared and didn't know what to do. It tried to run away, but the bird was too fast. The caterpillar had to surrender and let the bird catch it. But, the bird didn't eat the caterpillar. Instead, it took the caterpillar to a safe place where it could turn into a beautiful butterfly. The caterpillar was happy and grateful that it didn't give up. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy was gray and he lived in a little hole in the wall. One day, Timmy went out to find some food. He found a piece of cheese, but it was too big for him to carry back to his hole. + +Just then, a big rat came along and said, "Hey little mouse, do you need help carrying that cheese?" Timmy was scared of the big rat, but he knew he needed help. So, he said, "Yes, please. Can you help me carry this cheese to my hole?" + +The big rat smiled and said, "Of course, I can help you. I accept your request." Together, they carried the cheese back to Timmy's little hole. Timmy was very grateful and said, "Thank you for helping me, even though I am just a little gray mouse." + +The big rat replied, "Size and color don't matter. We should always help each other when we can." And from that day on, Timmy and the big rat became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They loved to dance and sing together. One day, they decided to celebrate a special day. They decorated their house with balloons and made a big cake. + +Their neighbor, a little girl named Lily, saw the celebration and felt jealous. She wanted to join in the fun, but she didn't know how to dance. The family saw how Lily felt and invited her to join them. They taught her how to dance and soon, Lily was having so much fun that she forgot all about feeling jealous. + +Everyone danced and sang together, and they all ate the yummy cake. It was a wonderful celebration and Lily was so happy to be a part of it. From that day on, she would often visit the family and dance with them. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Bob. Bob loved to swim in the big blue ocean. He was very graceful and swam with ease. + +One day, Bob saw a bubble in the water. It was so pretty and shiny. Bob had never seen anything like it before. He swam closer to the bubble and touched it with his fin. + +Suddenly, the bubble popped! Bob was so surprised but he was happy to have seen something new. He continued to swim around the ocean, looking for more bubbles to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to climb. She climbed trees, rocks, and even her bed! One day, she found a shiny marble on the ground. It was so pretty and she wanted to keep it. + +Lily showed the marble to her mommy and daddy. They said it was very valuable and only wealthy people could afford it. Lily didn't understand what "wealthy" meant, but she knew the marble was special. + +She decided to climb up to her treehouse and put the marble in a safe place. As she climbed, she felt proud of herself for being brave and strong. When she finally reached the treehouse, she carefully placed the marble on a shelf. From that day on, Lily felt like the wealthiest person in the world because she had her special marble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play chess with her grandpa every day. One day, Lily's grandpa was sad because he lost the game. He sighed and said, "I'm not very good at chess." + +Lily looked at her grandpa and said, "Don't be sad, grandpa. You can practice and get better." Her grandpa smiled and said, "You're right, Lily. I will practice more." + +The next day, Lily's grandpa came to play chess with her again. This time, he won the game! Lily was happy for her grandpa and said, "You did it, grandpa! You're getting better!" Her grandpa smiled and said, "Thanks to you, Lily. You're a great chess partner." +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play and run around in the park. One day, Max saw a mysterious cat hiding behind a tree. "Hello, cat! What are you doing?" Max asked. + +"I'm feeling very sick. I need to see a veterinarian," the cat replied. + +Max knew a good veterinarian who could help the cat. "Don't worry, I can take you to the veterinarian. He can perform magic and make you better," Max said. + +The veterinarian took care of the cat and soon she was feeling much better. "Thank you, Max and veterinarian, for your help," the cat said. + +Max learned that it's important to help others when they need it. It's also important to trust and rely on experts, like veterinarians, to perform their magic and make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to play with dolls and sing songs. One day, Lily met a boy named Jack. They became friends and played together every day. + +Years passed and Lily grew up. She became a wife and married Jack. They had a big house with lots of rooms. Lily liked to keep the house tidy and clean. She would dust the furniture and sweep the floors every day. + +One day, Lily and Jack had a baby. They named her Lucy. Lily loved being a mom and taking care of her baby. She would sing lullabies to Lucy and make sure everything was tidy and neat for her. And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and put them on her shelf. One day, she was spinning around and around and got very dizzy. She accidentally bumped into her shelf and it started to wobble. + +"Oh no!" cried Lily. "My shelf is going to fall!" + +Just then, her mom came in the room and saw what was happening. + +"Quick, Lily! Hold onto the shelf and don't let it fall!" her mom said. + +Lily tried to hold onto the shelf, but it was too heavy. Suddenly, she heard a loud snap and the shelf broke in half. Lily felt sad because she loved her shelf and all her toys were now scattered on the floor. But her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can fix it together." And they did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest with her teddy bear. One day, she met a big, scary bear who wanted to take her teddy bear. Lily was scared, but the bear said he would be grateful if she gave him the teddy bear. + +Lily didn't want to give away her teddy bear, but she didn't want to make the bear angry. So, she gave him the teddy bear. The bear revealed that he was actually a thief and ran away with the teddy bear. + +Lily was sad and cried for her teddy bear. Her mother asked her what happened and Lily told her everything. Her mother told her that it's important to never trust strangers and to always keep her belongings safe. Lily learned her lesson and promised to never give away her things to strangers again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play with her friends. They played hide-and-seek and tag. But then, Lily fell down and hurt her knee. It made her cry. + +Her mom came outside and saw that Lily was hurt. She picked her up and brought her inside. She got a band-aid for Lily's knee and asked her to tell her what happened. Lily told her mom everything that happened and her mom wrote it down in her journal. She said she wanted to record the memory so they could look back on it and remember the fun they had playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to draw with her crayons. She had a big box full of colorful crayons. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She saw a big, hairy dog and said, "Mommy, look at the hairy dog! Can I pet him?" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, you can pet him, but ask the owner first." So, Lily went up to the owner and asked if she could pet the dog. The owner said yes, and Lily started petting the dog. + +After a while, Lily said, "Mommy, can we go home now? I want to draw with my crayons." Her mommy said, "Sure, let's go home and you can enjoy drawing with your crayons." So, they went home and Lily drew a picture of the big, hairy dog she had just petted at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to drink water from her bottle. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy more bottles. But when they got there, they saw that there were no more bottles available. + +Lily was sad and asked her mom, "Mommy, why are there no more bottles?" Her mom replied, "I don't know, Lily. Let's ask the store worker." + +So they went to the store worker and Lily asked, "Do you have any more bottles?" The store worker said, "Let me check." He went to the back of the store and came back with a big smile. "Yes, we have more bottles! I just need to record how many we have left." + +Lily was happy that she could get more bottles for her water. She thanked the store worker and went home with her mom. From that day on, Lily made sure to always bring her bottle with her, just in case there were no more bottles available at the store. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, Lily's friend, Tommy, came to play with her. They decided to play hide and seek. + +Lily decided to hide behind the big chair in the living room. She was very quiet, but the ashtray on the table made a noisy sound when she accidentally bumped into it. Tommy heard the noise and quickly found her. + +Lily was sad that she was found so easily. She told Tommy, "Let's play again, but this time, let's hide the ashtray so it doesn't make any noise." Tommy agreed, and they played again. This time, Lily hid in the closet and Tommy couldn't find her. Lily was very happy that she won the game. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her doll. One day, Lily noticed that her doll was missing. She searched and searched, but she couldn't find it anywhere. + +Lily felt sad because she couldn't find her doll. She asked her mom and dad to help her search for it. They looked under the bed, in the closet, and even in the toy box, but they couldn't find it either. + +Lily didn't give up. She kept searching and searching. Finally, she found her doll stuck behind a pin on the curtain. She was so excited that she found it! From that day on, Lily made sure to always put her doll in a safe place so she wouldn't lose it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went outside to play and noticed her shadow following her. She thought it was funny how her shadow would stay with her no matter where she went. + +Lily decided to play a game with her shadow. She would jump and her shadow would jump too. She would run and her shadow would run too. They had so much fun playing together. + +As the sun began to set, Lily knew it was time to go inside. She said goodbye to her shadow and promised to play with it again tomorrow. Lily went to bed with a smile on her face, dreaming of all the fun she would have with her pink dress and her shadow the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to fly and explore the world. One day, while flying, Tweet saw a big pit in the ground. Tweet was curious and flew down to take a closer look. + +Suddenly, Tweet fell into the pit! Tweet was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, Tweet remembered a lesson from Mama Bird. Mama Bird had taught Tweet to always be alert and aware of danger. + +With this in mind, Tweet looked around and saw a small branch. Tweet dove down and grabbed the branch with its beak. Slowly but surely, Tweet climbed out of the pit and flew away. + +From that day on, Tweet always remembered to be alert and cautious when exploring. The moral of the story is to always be careful and aware of your surroundings. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was a fine dog with brown and white fur. One day, Spot found an old bone in the yard. The bone was old and starting to rot. Spot didn't want to eat the bone because it was yucky. Instead, Spot buried the bone in the yard. Spot was a smart dog! +Once upon a time, there was a big war in the forest. All the animals were scared and didn't know what to do. The birds were flying away, the rabbits were hiding, and the bears were growling. + +One day, a little mouse was feeling very sleepy. He decided to take a nap in his cozy hole. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was a big bear shaking the ground with his heavy footsteps. The mouse was so scared that he couldn't move. + +The bear saw the mouse and thought he would be an easy snack. He picked up the mouse and was about to eat him when suddenly, a hunter appeared and shot the bear. The mouse was safe, but he was very sad that the bear had to die. From that day on, the mouse learned to always be careful and never let his guard down. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she was very tired. Her mommy told her to take a nap on the shelf in her room. Lily was frightened of the dark, but her mommy gave her a night light to help her feel better. + +Lily climbed up on the shelf and closed her eyes. She dreamed of playing with her toys in a big, sunny field. When she woke up, she felt much better. Her mommy was proud of her for taking a nap and being brave. + +From that day on, Lily knew that taking a nap was important. She would climb up on the shelf and close her eyes whenever she was feeling tired. And she was never frightened of the dark again, because she knew her mommy would always be there to help her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and draw pictures. One day, she was outside playing with her friend, Timmy. They looked up at the sky and saw lots of colors. + +Lily said, "Look at the interesting sky! I want to paint it." + +Timmy said, "I don't think you can paint the sky, Lily. It's too big." + +Lily felt sad but then she remembered something her mom had told her. "Mom said that if I try my best, I can do anything. I'm going to try!" + +So Lily painted the sky with all the colors she could find. Timmy was amazed and said, "You did it, Lily! You painted the sky!" + +The moral of the story is that if you try your best, you can do anything you want. +Once upon a time, there was a village with many houses and people. The people were proud of their village because it was very beautiful. The village had a big park with lots of flowers and trees. The park also had a big slide and swings for the children to play on. + +One day, a big storm came and destroyed the village. The houses were knocked down and the park was ruined. The people were very sad and had to leave their village. They had to find a new place to live. + +The new village they found was very nice, but it was not their old village. They missed their old village and all the things that included their memories. They were sad, but they knew they had to move on. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect sticks. One day, she found a very dirty stick and decided to clean it with a wet cloth. She rubbed and rubbed until the stick was shiny and clean. + +But then, Lily's little brother came outside and accidentally broke the stick. Lily was upset because it was her favorite stick. She tried to fix it, but it was too broken. + +Lily's mom saw that she was upset and gave her a big hug. She told Lily that it was okay and that they could find another stick to play with. Lily felt better and went to find a new stick to clean. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She owned a big, fluffy teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily was playing with her teddy bear when she accidentally put it in her mouth. Her mom saw her and said, "Lily, don't put your teddy bear in your mouth. That's not safe." + +Lily felt ashamed because she knew she shouldn't have put her teddy bear in her mouth. She said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I won't do it again." Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. Just remember to keep your toys out of your mouth." + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep her toys out of her mouth. She loved her teddy bear so much that she didn't want anything bad to happen to it. And whenever she felt tempted to put it in her mouth, she remembered what her mom had said and felt proud that she was being a good girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly up high in the sky and soar with the clouds. One day, while flying, Tweetie saw a boy playing a guitar. + +"Wow, that sounds so pretty," Tweetie said. + +"Thank you," the boy replied. "But be careful, my guitar is fragile." + +Tweetie landed on a nearby branch and listened to the boy play. Suddenly, a strong gust of wind blew and the guitar fell to the ground, breaking into pieces. + +"I'm so sorry," Tweetie said. "I didn't mean to break your guitar." + +"It's okay," the boy said. "I can always buy a new one. But next time, be more careful." + +From that day on, Tweetie made sure to watch where she was flying so she wouldn't break anything fragile again. And whenever she heard someone playing a guitar, she would stop and listen, remembering the lesson she learned. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cookies, but his mommy said he could only have one cookie a day. One day, Timmy was feeling very hungry and he wanted more cookies. He went to the refrigerator to look for more cookies, but he couldn't find any. + +Timmy's mommy came to the kitchen and asked him what he was doing. Timmy told her he was looking for more cookies. His mommy told him that he couldn't have any more cookies because he had already eaten too many and he might get sick. Timmy was sad because he wanted more cookies, but he knew his mommy was right. + +Instead of cookies, Timmy's mommy gave him some fresh fruit to eat. Timmy didn't like it at first because he wanted cookies, but he tried the fruit and it was really good. His mommy was happy that he liked the fruit and told him that it was important to eat healthy foods. Timmy learned that sometimes it's good to eat something different and not just the same thing all the time. He also learned that it's important to listen to his mommy's advice, even if he doesn't like it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys in the sand. One day, he found a treasure map that led him to a big tree. The tree was so tall that Timmy had to look up to see the top. + +As he walked towards the tree, he saw a man with a patch on his eye and a big hat. The man was a pirate! Timmy was scared but the pirate said, "Don't be afraid, little matey. I'm just looking for my treasure." + +Timmy helped the pirate find his treasure and they became friends. The pirate gave Timmy a big hug and said, "Thank you for helping me. You're a good friend." Timmy smiled and said, "I'm glad we found your treasure. Let's go dry off in the sun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big red bag that he loved to carry everywhere. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He played on the swings and the slide, but he got very tired. So, Timmy found a bench and sat down to rest. + +As Timmy was resting, he noticed a bad smell coming from his bag. He looked inside and saw that he had forgotten to take out his dirty socks! Timmy quickly took out the socks and threw them away. He felt much better without the bad smell. + +After resting for a while longer, Timmy decided it was time to go home. He picked up his bag and walked back to his house. Timmy was happy that he had a good day at the park and that he got to rest on the bench. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Floppy. Floppy had soft, white fur that was fun to pet. One day, Floppy saw a carrot in the garden and it made him very excited. He hopped over to the carrot and started nibbling on it. + +Suddenly, Floppy heard a noise and turned around to see a pretty butterfly fluttering by. The butterfly had bright colors on its wings and it was very attractive to Floppy. He hopped over to the butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Floppy continued to nibble on his carrot and enjoy the sunshine. He felt happy and content with his soft fur and the tasty carrot. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Tuna. Tuna was very sad because he didn't have any friends to play with. One day, Tuna saw a big rock and he tried to balance on it. But he fell off and hurt himself. + +Then, a friendly crab came along and saw that Tuna was sad. The crab asked Tuna why he was sad and Tuna told him that he didn't have any friends to play with. The crab felt sorry for Tuna and decided to be his friend. + +From then on, Tuna and the crab played together every day. They would balance on rocks and have fun in the water. Tuna was no longer sad because he had a friend. The moral of the story is that having a friend can make you happy, even when you fall off a rock and hurt yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and found a pretty rock. "Look mommy, I found a rock!" she said. + +Her mommy admired the rock and said, "That's a beautiful rock, Lily. It's so shiny." But when Lily tried to pick it up, she found that it was too heavy for her. "I'm too weak to lift it," she said sadly. + +"Don't worry, Lily," said her mommy. "Even though you're weak now, you'll get stronger as you grow up. And one day, you'll be able to lift that rock with ease." Lily smiled and felt happy. She knew that one day she would be strong enough to lift the rock and show it to all her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big bear who lived in a cave. The bear loved to sleep, and would sleep all winter long. But one day, the sun shone bright and warm, and the bear woke up! He stretched and yawned, and then he went outside. + +The bear saw a large tree with a hole in it. He went to the tree and used his big paws to open the hole wider. Inside the tree, there was a family of birds who were sleeping. The bear said, "Hello, little birds! Wake up! It's springtime!" The birds opened their eyes and flew out of the tree. The bear was happy to see them fly away. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to walk around and explore the forest. One day, she saw a small bird sitting on a stone. + +"Hello little birdie, what are you doing sitting on that stone?" Ellie asked. + +"I am resting my wings," replied the birdie. + +Ellie thought the stone looked powerful and heavy. She wondered if she could lift it with her trunk. + +"I am going to try and lift that stone," Ellie said. + +The birdie warned Ellie, "Be careful, that stone is very heavy and powerful." + +Ellie tried to lift the stone, but it was too heavy for her. She decided to rest and take a nap instead. The birdie flew away, happy to have rested its wings and made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a garden with many flowers. One day, she saw her neighbor's garden had a beautiful bulb that she wanted. She said to her mom, "Can I have that bulb, please?" Her mom said, "You should not take things that do not belong to you." + +Lily was sad and envious of her neighbor's bulb. She went to her neighbor's house and said, "Your garden is so pretty, and I really like your bulb. Can I have one, please?" The neighbor smiled and said, "Sure, I have an extra bulb. You can have it." + +Lily was very happy and thanked her neighbor. She planted the bulb in her garden and took good care of it. Soon, it grew into a beautiful flower. Lily was proud of her flower and grateful to her neighbor for giving her the bulb. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were always happy when they played together. But one day, they had a fight and stopped talking to each other. They felt sad and lonely. + +The next day, they both went to the park. They saw each other and felt ashamed of what they did. They wanted to be friends again. So, they decided to unite and say sorry. They hugged each other tightly and smiled. They were happy again and played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat candy. One day, her mom asked her to help with the laundry. Lily didn't want to, but her mom said it was important to help. + +Lily went to the laundry room and saw a big basket filled with clothes. She tried to lift it, but it was too heavy. So, she decided to pull it instead. It was hard work, but she didn't give up. She pulled and pulled until she finally got the basket to the washing machine. + +After she finished, her mom praised her for her hard work. Lily felt proud of herself and learned that helping others is important. From that day on, she always helped her mom with the laundry and other chores. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a furry cat named Mittens. One night, Lily asked Mittens a question, "Do you like to sleep?" + +Mittens replied, "Meow, yes I do like to sleep. Do you like to sleep too, Lily?" + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, I love to sleep. It's so cozy and warm in my bed." + +Mittens purred and snuggled up next to Lily, both of them feeling very sleepy. "Goodnight, Mittens," said Lily. + +"Goodnight, Lily," replied Mittens, already dozing off. They both fell asleep, dreaming of happy things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and his dog, Spot. One day, Timmy and Spot were playing in the yard when they saw a flame. + +Timmy said, "Spot, hurry! We need to tell Mommy and Daddy about the flame!" + +Spot barked and ran to the house. Timmy followed him and they found Mommy and Daddy inside. + +Timmy said, "Mommy, Daddy, there's a flame outside! We need to be careful!" + +Daddy said, "Thank you for telling us, Timmy. That was very helpful. You're not being rude, you're being a good boy." + +Timmy smiled and felt proud of himself for being helpful. From then on, he always made sure to tell his parents if he saw anything dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy asked her if she needed to go to the bathroom. Lily said, "Yes, I need to go pee-pee." So, mommy took Lily to the bathroom. + +While Lily was sitting on the toilet, she started to think about her favorite color, pink. She thought, "I love pink. It's so pretty." Then, mommy asked Lily if she was feeling fine. Lily said, "Yes, I feel fine now." + +After Lily finished going potty, she washed her hands and mommy helped her dry them. Then, they went back to playing with Lily's toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside during the day, but he was always scared of the dark night. One day, Timmy's mom told him that the night was not so scary after all. + +"Mommy, why is the night so dark?" Timmy asked. + +"Well, Timmy, the sun goes to sleep at night and the moon comes out to play," his mom replied. + +Timmy thought about this for a moment and then said, "But mommy, I'm still scared." + +"Don't be scared, Timmy. Sometimes we have to yield to our fears, but we can always be brave and face them," his mom said with a smile. + +From that day on, Timmy started to love the night. He would watch the stars twinkle and the moon shine bright. And whenever he felt scared, he remembered his mom's words and yielded to his bravery. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to play music. She had a special thing called a violin that made beautiful sounds. One day, Lily was walking and she accidentally drop her violin! She was very sad because it was her favorite thing to play with. + +But then, something interesting happened! A friendly bird saw the violin and started to sing along with the broken strings. Lily was amazed by how the bird made the violin sound even better. She realized that sometimes, accidents can lead to something good. + +From that day on, Lily and the bird played music together every day. They even started a band and played for all the animals in the forest. Everyone loved their music and they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bee named Buzz. Buzz lived in a hive with lots of other bees. The hive was very messy because the bees didn't clean up their honey. Buzz wanted to help clean up the hive, but he didn't know how to manage it. + +One day, Buzz saw a big bee come into the hive. The big bee was very neat and tidy. Buzz asked the big bee how to clean up the hive. The big bee showed Buzz how to use his wings to make a breeze and blow away the messy honey. + +Buzz was very happy that he learned how to manage the hive. He went around and helped all the other bees clean up the hive. Now, the hive was no longer messy and all the bees were happy. The end. +Once upon a time, a charming princess lived in a big castle. She loved to play with her toys and dance in her pretty dresses. One day, a knight came to the castle with a pistol. The princess was scared at first, but then she remembered to accept the knight's gift. + +The knight explained that the pistol was for protection, and the princess felt safer knowing she had it. She thanked the knight and they became friends. They went on many adventures together, always carrying the pistol with them. + +One day, they came across a scary dragon. The princess was brave and aimed the pistol at the dragon. The knight was proud of her for being so brave. They defeated the dragon and became heroes in the kingdom. From that day on, the princess always carried the pistol with her, and she and the knight remained the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved his bicycle. He rode it everywhere he went, even when his mom said he had to stay in the yard. + +One day, Timmy's friend Johnny asked if he could ride Timmy's bicycle. Timmy was impatient and said no, he didn't want anyone else to ride it. But then Johnny said he was sorry for asking and asked Timmy to forgive him. + +Timmy thought about it for a minute and then said, "Okay, you can ride my bicycle." Johnny was so happy and thanked Timmy. From that day on, Timmy learned that forgiving someone can make both people feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a modern house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily and her family went for a walk in the park. Suddenly, the sky turned dark and it started to rain really hard. + +Lily's mommy said, "Oh no, we need to find shelter!" They saw a big shelter nearby and ran to it. But when they got there, they saw that it was already full of people. + +Lily started to cry and scream because she was scared of the loud thunder. A kind lady noticed and said, "Don't worry little one, you can come under my umbrella with me." Lily felt better and stopped crying. + +After a while, the rain stopped and they could go back home. Lily's mommy thanked the kind lady and they all said goodbye. Lily was happy that she made a new friend and learned that it's important to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and wanted a kitten. One day, she went to the park and saw a cute kitten. She picked it up and brought it home. + +Lily wanted to take care of the kitten, so she gathered some milk and a bowl. She poured the milk into the bowl and gave it to the kitten. The kitten drank the milk and was happy. + +Lily was successful in taking care of the kitten. She played with it and gave it love. The kitten purred and cuddled with Lily. They became best friends and had many adventures together. +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 chicken for dinner. Lily's job was to stir the pot while her mommy cut up the vegetables. + +As they were cooking, the chicken started to smell so good that it made Lily crazy with hunger. She couldn't wait to eat it! Finally, dinner was ready and they all sat down to eat. The chicken was so delicious that Lily asked for seconds. + +After dinner, Lily's mommy let her stir the leftover chicken in the pot. Lily was so happy to help and she stirred with all her might. She couldn't wait to cook with her mommy again tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play in the park with her friends. One day, she was running so fast that she stumbled and fell down. Ouch! + +When she got up, she saw something shiny on the ground. It was a spike! She didn't know what it was for, but she picked it up and showed it to her friends. They didn't know what it was for either. + +Lily's mom came over and saw the spike. She told them it was for building things, but they still didn't understand. It was an unknown object to them. They decided to keep it as a treasure and went back to playing in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was sad because it was a gloomy day outside. He didn't want to go to his class because he didn't feel well. His mom asked him what was wrong. + +"I don't feel good," Timmy said. + +"Let's go to the doctor to see if we can heal you," his mom said. + +At the doctor's office, Timmy told the doctor that he didn't feel well. The doctor checked him and said, "You have a cold. You need to rest and drink lots of water." + +Timmy went home and rested. After a few days, he felt better and was ready to go back to his class. When he got there, his friends were happy to see him. They said, "We missed you, Timmy!" Timmy smiled and said, "I feel better now. Thank you for asking." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy brought out a big mixer to make a cake. Lily was so excited to help. + +Lily's mommy said, "Lily, you can help me mix the cake batter." Lily was happy to help and said, "I want to mix, too!" + +Lily and her mommy mixed the batter together. Lily was so excited to see the cake come out of the oven. When it was ready, they shared the cake with their friends and family. Lily learned that when you help others, it makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to visit the zoo with her mom and dad. One day, they went to see the alligator exhibit. Lily saw a big alligator with sharp teeth and scaly skin. She was scared but also curious. + +Suddenly, a young alligator came out from the water. It was smaller and cuter than the big one. Lily felt brave and wanted to touch it. Her parents told her to be careful, but Lily was gentle and the young alligator didn't mind. It even let her pet its head. + +From that day on, Lily loved alligators and always wanted to visit them at the zoo. She even got a stuffed alligator toy to remind her of her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy machine that she loved to play with. One day, she saw her friend Emma playing with a graceful doll. Lily wanted to play with Emma too. + +"Can I join you?" Lily asked. + +"Of course!" Emma replied. + +Lily brought her machine with her and they all played together. Emma's doll danced gracefully while Lily's machine made loud noises. They had so much fun playing together that they didn't want to stop. From that day on, Lily and Emma always played together and Lily's machine became a part of their games. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect shiny things, especially blue crystals. One day, she found a beautiful blue crystal by the river. She was so happy that she wanted to add it to her collection. + +Lily ran back home and showed her crystal to her mom. Her mom was amazed by the crystal's beautiful blue color. Lily asked her mom to help her add the crystal to her collection. + +Together, they found a special spot on Lily's shelf for the new crystal. Lily was so proud of her collection and loved to look at all of her shiny blue crystals. From that day on, Lily knew that she could always add new crystals to her collection and make it even more special. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She loved to carry her mirror around with her everywhere she went. The mirror was her most favorite thing in the whole wide world. One day, while Lily was playing in the park, she accidentally dropped her mirror and it broke into a million tiny pieces. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. + +Her mother tried to fix the mirror, but it was impossible. Lily was heartbroken and didn't know what to do. She missed her small mirror so much, but it was gone forever. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things can break and cannot be fixed. She learned to be more careful with her belongings and to cherish the things she loved. Even though it was a sad ending, Lily learned an important lesson about taking care of her things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a beautiful butterfly flying around the flowers. It had pretty colors on its wings. + +Lily wanted to catch the butterfly, but it flew away too fast. She started to panic and ran around trying to catch it. But the butterfly was too quick for her. + +Lily's mom saw her running around and asked her what happened. Lily told her about the beautiful butterfly and how she wanted to catch it. Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. The butterfly will come back again. Just enjoy watching it fly." And so, Lily sat down and watched the butterfly fly around the garden, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very poor and he lived in a small house with his mommy. They didn't have a lot of things, but they were happy with what they had. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They decided to have a race to see who could run the fastest. Timmy ran as fast as he could and he won the race! His friends cheered and clapped for him. + +After the race, Timmy and his friends saw a pipe that was broken. They knew they had to fix it or else the water wouldn't flow. Timmy said, "I can fix it!" and he used his tools to mend the pipe. His friends were impressed and said, "Wow, Timmy, you're so smart!" + +Timmy felt proud of himself for winning the race and fixing the pipe. He went home and told his mommy all about it. She hugged him and said, "I'm so proud of you, Timmy. You're the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a big, black soldier. He was very strong and brave. He had a job to protect the king and queen. One day, the soldier did something wrong and the king said he had to be punished. The soldier was sad because he didn't mean to do anything bad. But the king said he had to be punished anyway. + +The punishment was that the soldier had to clean the castle for a whole week. He had to scrub the floors and dust the furniture. It was a lot of work, but the soldier knew he had to do it. After a week, the king was happy with the soldier's hard work and said he could go back to his job of protecting the kingdom. The soldier was happy again and promised to never do anything to get punished again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby named Lily. Lily slept in a crib every night. One day, Lily's big sister, Mia, wanted to play with Lily's toys. + +Lily said, "No, those are mine!" + +Mia said, "Please let me play with them. Sharing is nice." + +Lily thought about it and said, "Okay, I will allow you to play with them." + +Mia was happy and played with Lily's toys. Lily realized it was not selfish to share and they played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink milk every day because it made her strong and healthy. One day, her mom bought her a purple cup to drink her milk from. Lily was so happy and she loved her new cup. + +But her little brother, Jack, wanted to drink milk from the purple cup too. Lily didn't want to share her special cup with him because she was afraid he might break it. Her mom told her that it's important to allow others to use our things sometimes, so Lily decided to share her purple cup with Jack. + +From then on, Lily and Jack shared the purple cup every day and they both enjoyed their milk together. Lily was happy that she allowed her brother to use her special cup and Jack was happy that he got to drink milk from the pretty purple cup. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high in the sky and sing beautiful songs. One day, Tweetie saw a gray cloud in the sky. The cloud looked sad and heavy. + +Tweetie wanted to help the gray cloud feel better, so she flew up to it and started singing a brilliant song. The cloud started to feel better and slowly lifted up into the sky. + +As Tweetie flew away, she felt happy that she could support the gray cloud and make it feel better. She knew that her beautiful song had made a difference in the world. From that day on, Tweetie sang every time she saw a gray cloud, hoping to make them feel better too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who had a brother. His brother was always moving and couldn't sit still. He was very restless. One day, the little boy and his restless brother went to the park. They played on the swings and went down the slide. They had so much fun! Later, when they got home, the little boy was tired and wanted to rest. He asked his restless brother to lay down with him and they both fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with a big roof that kept her safe from the rain. One day, Lily saw a pale butterfly that flew by her window. She wanted to catch it, but her mom told her to be careful because the butterfly might resist and fly away. + +Lily went outside to play and saw the butterfly again. She tried to catch it with her hands, but it was too fast. She thought of a plan and found a net to catch it. She waited patiently until the butterfly landed on a flower. She slowly approached it and caught it with the net. + +Lily was happy to have caught the butterfly. She showed it to her mom and they admired the butterfly's pale wings. Her mom told her that it's important to be patient and not give up when things resist. Lily learned a valuable lesson and let the butterfly go free to fly away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved eating cereal for breakfast every morning. One day, her mom asked her, "Lily, do you value your cereal?" Lily replied, "Yes, I love my cereal!" + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to the park to play. Lily saw a big dog and got scared. Her mom said, "Don't be scared, the dog is friendly." Lily felt better and started playing again. + +As they were leaving the park, Lily's mom asked her, "What was your favorite part of the day?" Lily said, "Eating my cereal this morning was my favorite part. I really value my cereal." Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you enjoyed it." And they went home happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big factory in a town. The factory made toys for children. The people who worked at the factory were very happy and enthusiastic. They loved making toys for kids. + +One day, a big storm came and destroyed the factory. The people who worked there were very sad. They didn't know what to do. They needed to find a new place to make toys. + +After a few days, they found a new place to build their factory. They worked very hard and built a new factory. They were very happy again and started making toys for kids once more. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who had a lot of laundry to do. She was very tired and didn't know how to do it all by herself. Her little daughter wanted to help her mommy, so she decided to bring her some clean clothes. She went to her room and found a shirt and pants that she had just worn the other day. She brought them to her mommy and said, "I supply you with clean clothes, mommy!" + +Her mommy was so happy and proud of her little girl. She hugged her and said, "Thank you, my dear! You are so helpful!" The little girl was no longer fearful of the laundry because she knew she could help her mommy. From that day on, she would always bring her mommy clean clothes to help her with the laundry. They worked together and finished all the laundry in no time. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the beach with her mom and dad. They wanted to see the big blue ocean and the animals that lived in it. Suddenly, Lily saw a big whale in the water. She was so happy and said, "Look mom, a whale!" + +But then, the whale started to fall from the water and Lily got scared. She said, "Mom, the whale is falling! That's bad!" Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. The whale is just playing. It's not hurt." + +Lily watched as the whale jumped and played in the water. She smiled and said, "I like the whale. It's big and fun!" Her mom and dad smiled too and they all enjoyed watching the whale play in the water. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean her room. Lily didn't want to do it because she wanted to play with her toys. But her mom said she couldn't play until she finished cleaning her room. + +Lily started to clean her room and found a bottle of perfume. She loved the smell and sprayed it all over her room. But her mom didn't like the strong smell and told her not to use too much perfume. + +After Lily finished cleaning her room, she went outside to play with her friends. But one of her friends was being bossy and telling everyone what to do. Lily didn't like that and told her friend to stop being bossy. They all decided to play together and have fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with a huge garden. In the garden, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her cushion. One day, her mommy asked her to help decorate their house for a party. Lily was so excited and ran inside to help her mommy. + +They started to put balloons and streamers on the walls. Lily's mommy asked her to put cushions on the chairs. Lily ran to her room to get her favorite cushion. She put it on the big chair in the living room. It looked so pretty! The house was decorated and ready for the party. Everyone had a great time and Lily was so happy she could help decorate. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the beach with her mommy and daddy. They brought a bucket for Lily to play with. The bucket was clear so Lily could see all the pretty shells she collected. + +After playing for a while, Lily saw a little boy who was sad because he didn't have a bucket to play with. Lily decided to share her bucket with the boy. She said, "Here, you can borrow my bucket." The little boy was happy and said, "Thank you, Lily. I accept your bucket." + +Lily felt good that she could help someone else have fun. She and the little boy played together and collected lots of shells. When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to her new friend and they both hugged. Lily was happy that she could make a new friend and share her bucket. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat lemons because they were sour and made her pucker her lips. One day, she found a hard lemon in her basket. She tried to bite it, but it hurt her teeth. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't eat her favorite fruit. She went to her mom and asked for help. Mommy said, "Let's cut the lemon into small pieces so you can eat it without hurting your teeth." + +Lily was happy again because she could eat her lemon. She learned that sometimes things can be hard, but there is always a way to make them easier. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry teddy bear that she loved to play with. One day, Lily's mom warned her not to go into the closet because it was messy and she might get hurt. But Lily didn't listen and went inside anyway. + +Suddenly, something furry jumped out from the closet and scared Lily. It was her cat, Mittens, who had been hiding in there. Lily realized that her mom had warned her for a reason and promised to listen to her warnings from now on. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to the people who care about us and warn us of potential dangers. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play sports, but he didn't have any friends to play with. One day, he decided to go to the park to see if he could find someone to play with. + +As he was walking, he saw a group of kids playing soccer. He went up to them and asked if he could join, but they said no because they didn't know him. Timmy felt sad and lonely. + +Just as he was about to leave, a girl named Sarah came up to him and said hello. She asked him if he wanted to play basketball with her. Timmy was happy and excited to meet someone new and to play a new sport. They played together for a while and Timmy realized that playing with Sarah was not boring at all. He was glad he had met her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy blocks and build towers. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. They decided to build a tunnel with their blocks. + +As they were building, Timmy accidentally knocked over the blocks and Billy got upset. "You spoiled our tunnel!" Billy cried. Timmy felt bad and said sorry. + +But then, they decided to build an even bigger and better tunnel together. They worked together and built the most amazing tunnel they had ever seen. "Wow, we did it!" Timmy exclaimed. Billy smiled and said, "Yeah, we make a great team." And they played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey. The monkey loved bananas. Bananas were his favorite food. One day, the monkey saw a banana high up in a tree. It was very difficult for the monkey to reach the banana. He tried and tried, but he couldn't get it. + +The monkey was sad because he really wanted the banana. Then, a kind giraffe came along. The giraffe saw the monkey and asked, "What's wrong?" The monkey said, "I want that banana, but it's too difficult for me to reach." + +The giraffe said, "Don't worry, I can help you!" The giraffe used his long neck to reach the banana and gave it to the monkey. The monkey was so happy and said, "Thank you! I love bananas!" From that day on, the monkey and the giraffe became good friends and helped each other whenever they had difficulties. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved lollipops and always had one with her. One day, while she was walking in the park, she saw a little boy crying. She went up to him and asked him what was wrong. + +The little boy said he was hungry and weak because he hadn't eaten anything all day. Lily felt sad for him and decided to share her lollipop with him. She passed the lollipop to the little boy and he smiled. + +But then, another little boy saw them sharing the lollipop and wanted it too. He tried to take it from the first little boy, causing a conflict. Lily stepped in and said, "Let's all share the lollipop. We can take turns passing it around." The two boys agreed and they all enjoyed the lollipop together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the rain and jumping in puddles. One day, she came inside and her mom said, "Lily, you're soaked! Let's go dry off." + +Lily went to her wardrobe to find some dry clothes. She picked out her favorite pink dress and put it on. But her hair was still wet and messy. "Mommy, can you help me brush my hair?" she asked. + +"Of course, Lily," her mom said. She brushed and brushed, but Lily's hair was persistent and wouldn't stay neat. "It's okay, Lily," her mom said. "We'll try again later." + +Lily smiled and went to play with her toys. She was happy and didn't mind her messy hair. She knew her mom would help her later. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fairy who lived in a modern house. She had a lot of friends who would come to visit her every day. One day, the fairy was feeling sad because her house was messy and she couldn't settle down. + +So, her friends decided to help her clean up the house. They picked up all the toys and put them in their proper place. They also dusted the furniture and swept the floor. After they finished, the fairy's house looked very clean and tidy. + +The fairy was very happy and grateful to her friends. She felt like she could finally settle down and relax in her clean house. From that day on, the fairy made sure to keep her house clean and tidy so she could always feel settled and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Whiskers who loved to play. Whiskers was a playful cat who liked to chase butterflies and jump in boxes. One day, Whiskers met a dog named Max. Max was also playful, but he liked to chew on things. Whiskers didn't like that Max chewed on his toys. + +Whiskers and Max started to play together, but they couldn't find something to do that they both liked. Whiskers wanted to chase butterflies, but Max wanted to chew on Whiskers' toys. Whiskers didn't like that Max was chewing on his toys, but Max didn't understand why Whiskers was upset. + +Then, Whiskers had an idea. He found a toy that Max could chew on, and they started to play together. Whiskers was happy that Max had something to chew on, and Max was happy that he could play with Whiskers. They were a perfect match. Whiskers licked his lip and Max wagged his tail. They were happy friends who loved to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty purse with flowers on it. She loved her purse very much and always carried it with her. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a little boy crying because he lost his ball. Lily felt sad for him and wanted to help. She looked in her purse and found a ball that she could give to the boy. + +Lily was happy to share her ball with the boy. She knew it was not selfish to help others. She felt good about herself and the boy was happy too. From that day on, Lily always tried to be kind and helpful to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers in the garden. One day, she saw a beautiful angel flying in the sky. The angel had big white wings and a golden halo on her head. Lily wanted to fly like the angel and be as beautiful as her. + +So, Lily ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, I want to be an angel like the one in the sky. She is so beautiful!" Her mom smiled and said, "You are already beautiful, my dear. But if you want to be like an angel, you can be kind and helpful to others like they are." + +From that day on, Lily tried to be kind and helpful to everyone she met. She shared her toys with her friends and helped her mom with the dishes. Even though she couldn't fly like an angel, she felt happy knowing she was doing good things like they do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and figures. One day, she was playing with her favorite doll when her mom came in and said, "Lily, we need to go to the store. Can you come with me?" + +Lily replied, "But I'm busy playing with my doll. Can I bring her with me?" + +"Of course, you can bring her with you," her mom said. + +At the store, Lily saw a big box of candy and asked her mom if she could have some. Her mom said, "No, Lily. Candy will spoil your dinner." + +Lily was sad but she knew her mom was right. When they got home, Lily's mom cooked a delicious dinner and they ate together. Lily was happy to have her doll with her and they had a great time playing together after dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a big, tough dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park with his friends. One day, Max's owner took him to a harbor to see the big boats. Max was so excited to see all the boats and smell the salty air. + +But suddenly, Max saw a little kitten who was lost and scared. Max knew he had to protect the kitten and keep her safe. So, Max stayed with the kitten and made sure she didn't get hurt. Max was very proud of himself for being a good protector. + +After a while, the kitten's owner came looking for her and was very grateful to Max for keeping her safe. Max was happy to have made a new friend and to have shown how tough and brave he could be. From that day on, Max always made sure to keep an eye out for any animals who needed his help. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty was a very independent squirrel who loved to gather nuts all by himself. One day, Nutty woke up early and went out to gather some nuts for his breakfast. He found a big, juicy nut and was very excited to eat it. But then, he saw another squirrel, Sammy, who also wanted the nut. + +Nutty didn't want to share his nut with Sammy, so he tried to run away with it. But Sammy was very fast and chased after Nutty. Nutty didn't know what to do, so he ran up a tree and hid in a hole. Sammy couldn't find Nutty, so he gave up and went to find his own nut. + +Nutty felt bad for being so selfish and not wanting to share. He realized that it's better to be kind and share with others. So, he climbed back down the tree and found Sammy. Nutty gave Sammy the big, juicy nut and they both happily ate it together. From that day on, Nutty and Sammy became good friends and always shared their nuts with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the mall with her mommy and daddy. They would always buy her toys and treats. + +One day, while they were at the mall, Lily saw a little boy crying. He had dropped his ice cream on the ground. Lily wanted to help him, but her mommy and daddy were in a hurry. They told her to come along and not to be rude. + +Lily felt sad and regretful as they walked away. She wished she could have helped the little boy. But then, as they turned a corner, they saw a big pile of toys on sale. And guess what? One of the toys was the little boy's favorite! Lily grabbed it and ran back to find him. When she gave him the toy, he stopped crying and smiled. Lily felt happy and proud that she could help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she saw a shiny toy in her friend's cart and she wanted it so badly. Her friend said no, but Lily took it anyway. She felt happy at first, but soon she felt guilty. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her where she got the new toy. Lily didn't want to get in trouble, but she knew she had to tell the truth. She gained the courage to admit that she took it without permission. Her mom was proud of her for being honest and helped her return the toy to her friend's cart. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's better to ask for things nicely and not take things that don't belong to her. She felt good about herself for being honest and her friend forgave her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a delicate face and loved to play with her toys. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a butterfly. She tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily was sad because she really wanted to hold the butterfly. She hoped it would come back, but it didn't. Suddenly, a boy came and took her toy. She was angry and didn't know what to do. + +Her mom saw what happened and told the boy to give the toy back. He did and Lily was happy again. She hoped the butterfly would come back, but even if it didn't, she was glad to have her toy and her mom by her side. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man named John. John had a job. His job was to show people around the zoo. John loved his job because it was interesting. Every day, he got to see new animals and teach people about them. + +One day, John met a little girl named Lily. Lily was only three years old. She was very excited to see all the animals at the zoo. John showed Lily all the animals and told her interesting facts about each one. Lily was very happy and thanked John for showing her everything. + +From that day on, Lily wanted to have a job like John's. She wanted to show people around the zoo and teach them about the animals. John was happy to hear that and told Lily that she could do that when she grew up. Lily was very excited and knew that she would have an interesting job just like John. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a letter on the ground. It was a pretty pink letter with a heart on it. + +Lily picked up the letter and showed it to her mommy. "Look mommy, a letter!" she said. "What does it say?" her mommy asked. "I don't know," Lily replied. "Let's read it together," her mommy suggested. + +So they sat down together and read the letter. It said, "I love you, repeat, I love you." Lily thought it was the most beautiful letter she had ever seen. But then she noticed something strange. The letter was addressed to someone who was dead. + +"Mommy, what does dead mean?" Lily asked. Her mommy explained that it meant someone was no longer alive. Lily felt sad for the person who the letter was meant for. But she was happy that she found the letter and got to share it with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a sad bear. He lived in a gloomy forest all alone. One day, he met a friendly rabbit who wanted to trade a carrot for a hug. The bear was happy to touch the soft fur of the rabbit and trade the hug for the carrot. + +After that, the bear felt much better and they became friends. They played together in the forest every day. The bear was no longer sad and the rabbit was happy to have a new friend. They traded hugs and carrots every day and the forest was no longer gloomy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to camp with her friends. They would sing songs, play games, and tell stories around the campfire. Lily was always so happy when she was at camp. + +One day, Lily's mom gave her a shiny penny. Lily thought it was very pretty and she put it in her pocket. She liked it so much that she didn't want to spend it. She said to her mom, "I value this penny so much, I want to keep it forever!" + +But as the days went by, Lily became very impatient. She wanted to go back to camp and play with her friends again. She thought about her shiny penny and how much she valued it, but she realized that having fun with her friends was more important. So, she went to camp and had a wonderful time, and even though she didn't have her penny with her, she knew that she still had something valuable - her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved trains very much. He had a toy train that he played with every day. One day, Timmy's dad took him to see a real train at the station. Timmy was so excited! + +When the train arrived, Timmy saw a big rope attached to it. He asked his dad what it was for, and his dad said it was to pull the train. Timmy was amazed that a rope could pull such a big train. He wished he could pull a train too. + +After they watched the train leave, Timmy went home and tried to pull his toy train with a rope. It didn't work, but he had fun trying. Timmy decided that when he grew up, he wanted to be a train conductor and pull big trains with a rope. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily's mom took her to the doctor for an operation. Lily was scared because she didn't know what an operation was. + +The doctor told Lily that they needed to use a sharp tool to fix her body. Lily was very scared and didn't want the operation. But her mom told her that it was important to be brave and that the operation would make her feel better. + +Lily closed her eyes and felt a little scared, but she knew that being brave was important. After the operation, Lily felt much better and was happy that she had been brave. She learned that sometimes we have to face our fears and be strong, even if it's hard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden with her dog, Poppy. Poppy was a happy dog with a wagging tail. + +One day, Lily found a big box of colorful balloons. She was so excited to blow them up and play with them. Poppy jumped up and down, barking with joy. + +Lily blew up a big red balloon and accidentally let it go. It flew up into the sky and popped. Lily felt guilty for letting it go. Poppy licked her hand and wagged his tail to make her feel better. + +From that day on, Lily and Poppy played with the balloons together, making sure not to let any of them fly away. They were both very happy and excited to play with their new toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie was very delicate and had beautiful feathers. One day, Tweetie was flying and saw a pit. The pit was very deep and dark. Tweetie wanted to see what was inside, so she flew down to take a look. But as she got closer, she regretted her decision. She realized it was too dangerous and she might fall in. So, she flew away and never went back to the pit again. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who loved to cook. She always wore a pretty apron with flowers on it. One day, her little girl wanted to help her cook, so mommy gave her an adorable apron too. + +The little girl wore her apron and helped mommy make cookies. She attached the recipe to the fridge with a magnet. The little girl mixed the ingredients and made a big mess, but mommy didn't mind because they were having fun together. + +When the cookies were done, the little girl proudly showed them to daddy. He said they were the most delicious cookies he had ever tasted. The little girl smiled and felt very happy. She loved cooking with mommy and wearing her adorable apron. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she pretended to be a swan and danced around her room. She flapped her wings and twirled around like a ballerina. + +But then Lily saw her teddy bear sitting alone on the shelf. He looked so lonely. So, Lily stopped pretending to be a swan and went to give her teddy bear a big hug. She told him that he was not alone and that she loved him very much. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to include her teddy bear in all her pretend games. They would pretend to be pirates, astronauts, and even princesses together. And they were never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved waffles, but her mommy always made them difficult to eat because she cut them into tiny pieces. One morning, Lily asked her mommy if she could have a whole waffle for breakfast. + +Her mommy said, "No, it's too difficult for you to eat a whole waffle." + +Lily started to weep and said, "But I really want a whole waffle!" + +Her mommy thought about it for a moment and said, "Okay, I will make you a whole waffle, but you have to promise to eat it all." + +Lily was so happy and promised to eat the whole waffle. When her mommy gave her the waffle, she took a big bite and realized it was too difficult to eat. She started to weep again and said, "Mommy, it's too difficult to eat a whole waffle!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "It's okay, you can cut it into tiny pieces like I do." + +Lily cut the waffle into tiny pieces and happily ate it all. She learned that sometimes things may seem difficult, but there's always a way to make it easier. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue boat. The boat had a loyal friend, a little yellow duck. One day, the duck and the boat went for a ride on the lake. The sun was shining and the water was calm. Suddenly, the duck saw a big bottle of water and wanted to spray it on the boat. So, the duck sprayed the boat with water and they both laughed and had fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Jack who grew wheat in his farm. He loved his wheat very much and took care of it every day. One day, a little bird landed on the wheat and started eating it. Jack saw the bird and said, "Hey little bird, don't eat my wheat! It's not good for you." + +The little bird replied, "I'm sorry, I didn't know. I was just hungry." + +Jack said, "It's okay, little bird. I'll give you some harmless seeds to eat. You can race with the other birds to see who can eat them the fastest." + +The little bird was happy and ate the seeds with the other birds. From that day on, the little bird never ate Jack's wheat again and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The little bird wanted to sit on a cliff. It looked for a good spot to sit and found one. The bird was ready to sit on the cliff. It flapped its wings and flew up to the top. Finally, the bird sat down and enjoyed the view. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, she saw a bird flying in the sky. "I want to fly like that bird!" she said. + +Her mom replied, "You can't fly, Lily. But you can try to jump as high as you can!" + +So Lily tried to jump, but she couldn't jump very high. She tried and tried, but she couldn't succeed. + +Just then, her dog ran up to her and started to jump around. "Look, Lily! I can jump too!" the dog barked. + +Lily laughed and started to jump with her dog. They jumped and jumped, making wild motions in the air. Even though she couldn't fly, Lily felt like she was flying with her dog. +Once upon a time, there was a little snail named Sammy. Sammy lived in a big green garden with lots of other snails. One day, Sammy wanted to go on an adventure. "I want to go fast," said Sammy. "I want to speed through the garden." + +Sammy's friend, Sally, said "But Sammy, you're a snail. You can't go fast." Sammy replied, "I know, but I want to try. Maybe I can go a little faster than usual." So Sammy started to crawl as fast as he could. He saw a shiny shell in the distance and wanted to reach it. + +As Sammy crawled towards the shell, he felt his body getting healthier. He was exercising and it felt good. Finally, Sammy reached the shell and he was so happy. "Look Sally, I did it! I went fast!" Sally smiled and said, "You did Sammy, and you look so healthy too." From that day on, Sammy knew that even though he was a snail, he could still go fast and be healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to dream about all sorts of things. He dreamed about flying like a bird and swimming like a fish. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy screwdriver when he accidentally dropped a screw. + +"Oh no!" Timmy cried. "My screw fell on the floor." + +His mommy heard him and asked, "What's wrong, Timmy?" + +"I dropped my screw," Timmy said sadly. + +"Don't worry, Timmy," mommy said. "I'll help you find it." + +Mommy searched the floor and found the screw. "Here it is!" she said, smiling. "Perfect!" + +"Thank you, mommy!" Timmy said, feeling happy. + +"You're welcome, Timmy," mommy said. "Now, let's go dream about more fun things!" +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie loved to fly and play. One day, the birdie saw a shiny wire. The birdie wanted to touch it. + +But the wire was dangerous. It was a dead wire. The birdie didn't know that. The birdie touched the wire and got hurt. + +The birdie couldn't fly anymore. It was very sad. The birdie's friends tried to help, but it was too late. The birdie was gone. + +The birdie's friends learned a lesson. They never touched wires again. They missed their friend very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Tweety saw a barrel in the middle of the field. It looked unusual to Tweety because it was so big and round. + +Tweety decided to fly down and take a closer look. As Tweety got closer, she noticed that there was a little worm stuck inside the barrel. The worm was trying to stretch and wiggle out, but it couldn't. + +Tweety knew she had to help the worm, so she flew back up into the sky and gathered all of her bird friends. Together, they flew down and lifted the barrel up into the air. The worm was able to stretch and wiggle out, and it was so grateful to Tweety and her friends. + +From that day on, Tweety and her friends learned that it's always important to help others, no matter how unusual the situation may be. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her rag doll, Rosie. One day, Lily's mommy told her that they needed to mail a letter to her grandma who lived far away. + +Lily was excited to help her mommy mail the letter. They walked to the mailbox together, but when they got there, they saw that the mailbox was too tall for Lily to reach. Lily's mommy picked her up so she could put the letter in the mailbox. + +As they walked back home, Lily's mommy noticed that Lily seemed tired. "Are you okay, sweetie?" she asked. "Yes, Mommy," Lily replied, "I'm just a little sleepy." + +Later that night, Lily was in bed with Rosie when she heard a loud noise outside. She was scared, so she called out to her mommy. Her mommy came in and comforted her, telling her that it was just the mailman delivering their mail. Lily fell back asleep, feeling safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up today feeling very silly. She put on her favorite dress and went to her mom. + +"Mama, can I have pancakes for breakfast?" Lily demanded. + +"Of course, my silly girl," her mom replied. + +While they were eating, Lily's dad came in and said, "Good morning, my little princess." + +"Daddy, can we go to the park today?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, we can go to the park today," her dad agreed. + +Lily was so happy that she started to dance around the room. "Yay! Thank you, Mommy and Daddy!" she shouted. + +They all went to the park and had a fun time playing on the swings and slides. Lily demanded to go on the big slide, and her dad helped her climb up. She felt like a brave princess as she slid down. + +At the end of the day, Lily was tired but very happy. She hugged her parents and said, "Today was the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to swing on the playground. He would swing high and low, feeling the wind in his hair. One day, Timmy saw a ghost in the playground. The ghost was white and spooky. Timmy got scared and ran away. + +The next day, Timmy's friend Johnny came to the playground. Johnny was a reliable friend. He always helped Timmy when he needed it. Timmy told Johnny about the ghost he saw. Johnny didn't believe him at first, but then he saw the ghost too! Johnny and Timmy were scared, but they knew they had to do something. + +They decided to swing on the swings together to feel brave. As they swung, they came up with a plan. They would ask the ghost why it was in the playground. When they approached the ghost, they saw that it was just a white sheet blowing in the wind. They laughed and swung even higher. They were happy that they could solve the mystery and have fun on the swings again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max. Max loved to play football with his friends. Every day, they would go to the park and kick the ball around. Max had a regular football that he loved to play with. + +One day, Max and his friends saw a sign that said there was going to be a big football game at the park. Max was so excited! He wanted to go to the game and watch the players kick the ball. + +When they got to the park, Max saw that the players had a special football. It was bigger than his regular one and had different colors on it. Max thought it was cool, but he still loved his regular football the best. He couldn't wait to go home and play with it again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and pick daisies. One day, she was playing with her friend Timmy when Timmy said, "I don't like daisies, they're stupid." + +Lily felt sad and said, "Why do you say that? I like daisies, they're pretty." + +Timmy just shrugged and said, "I don't know, they just are." + +Later that day, Lily's mom mentioned that they were going to have ice cream for dessert. Lily was so excited, but when they got to the ice cream shop, they found out they were all out of ice cream. Lily was so disappointed and started to cry. + +Timmy tried to make her feel better by saying, "Don't cry, it's just ice cream." + +But Lily was too upset and said, "It's not just ice cream, it's my favorite!" + +And that's how the day ended, with Lily feeling sad and disappointed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to wander in the forest. One day, she found a long rope and decided to play with it. She swung it around and even tried to jump over it. + +As she continued to wander, she stumbled upon a unique tree with colorful leaves. She had never seen a tree like this before. She thought it was very pretty and decided to sit under it for a while. + +After a few minutes, Lily got up and continued to wander through the forest, holding onto her rope. She was happy to have found something new and exciting on her adventure. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a pet dog named Max. Max loved to play outside in the grass. One day, Max saw a tiny flea on his fur. The flea was very small and could jump very high. + +Max tried to scratch the flea off, but it was too flexible and kept jumping away. Lily saw Max scratching and asked, "What's wrong, Max?" Max barked and said, "I have a flea on my fur and it won't go away!" + +Lily said, "Don't worry, Max. I'll help you get rid of the flea." She gently picked the flea off of Max's fur and put it on a leaf. The flea jumped away happily, and Max was relieved. From that day on, Max and Lily played outside together without any fleas bothering them. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She liked to visit her mommy's office because it was colorful and had lots of toys. One day, Lily went to the office with her mommy and she saw a man yawn. Lily thought it was funny and she yawned too! Her mommy told her that yawning means you're tired and need to rest. Lily didn't feel tired though, she just wanted to play with the colorful toys. So she did, and had lots of fun! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends and pick flowers. One day, her mommy asked her to help prune the bushes in their garden. Lily was worried because she didn't know how to do it. + +But her mommy showed her how to use the scissors and which branches to cut. Lily studied carefully and soon she became an expert at pruning. Her mommy was very proud of her! + +From then on, whenever Lily saw a bush that needed pruning, she would happily grab her scissors and get to work. And she never felt worried again because she knew she could do it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her delicate tea set, which had a tiny cup and saucer. One day, her mom said she could have a tea party with her friends. Lily was so happy and ran to get her tea set. + +But when her friends arrived, they were very loud and didn't listen to Lily's rules. They knocked over the delicate cup and it broke into many pieces. Lily was very sad and cried. Her mom tried to fix it, but it was too broken. + +Lily's heart was broken too. She didn't allow her friends to play with her tea set anymore. She learned that sometimes it's important to be careful with delicate things, or they might break forever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to count things, like his toys and his snacks. One day, he found a mysterious box in his backyard. He wondered what could be inside. + +Timmy tried to open the box, but it was locked. He asked his mom for help, but she didn't know how to open it either. Timmy was sad and confused. He wanted to know what was inside the mysterious box, but he couldn't open it. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over and saw the box. His friend knew how to pick locks and opened the box for Timmy. Inside, they found a treasure map! Timmy was so happy and excited. He couldn't wait to follow the map and find the treasure. From that day on, Timmy and his friend went on many adventures together, counting all the treasures they found along the way. +Once upon a time, there was a silly monkey named Bongo. Bongo loved to take baths with his favorite shampoo that smelled like bananas. One day, Bongo's friend, a little bird named Tweety, came to visit him. Tweety wanted to play a game with Bongo, but Bongo wanted to record a video of himself taking a bath. + +Tweety thought it was silly to record a video of taking a bath, but Bongo insisted. So, Tweety watched as Bongo poured shampoo on his head and started to sing a silly song. Bongo danced and splashed around in the water while Tweety laughed and cheered him on. + +After Bongo was done with his bath, he showed Tweety the video he recorded. They both watched it and laughed at how silly Bongo looked. From that day on, Bongo and Tweety had a lot of fun recording silly videos together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she found a roll of tape and started to play with it. She was having so much fun that she didn't notice her mom watching her. + +"Hey Lily, what are you doing?" her mom asked. + +"I'm playing with tape! Look, I made a bracelet!" Lily said with a smile. + +"That's great, but please be careful with the tape. We don't want it to get stuck in your hair," her mom said. + +Lily continued to play with the tape, but then she accidentally got some stuck on her finger. She started to get grumpy and cried out, "Mom, I'm stuck!" + +"Don't worry, I'll help you," her mom said as she gently removed the tape from her finger. + +Lily learned that tape can be fun, but it can also cause problems if not used carefully. From that day on, she was more careful with the tape and always asked for help when needed. And she always remembered to smile, even when things didn't go as planned. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream more than anything in the world. One day, her mommy promised to take her to the ice cream store after they finished their errands. Lily was so excited that she couldn't stop jumping up and down. + +As they were driving to the store, they got stuck in traffic. Lily's mommy told her that there was a delay and they would have to wait a little longer. Lily was sad, but she knew that they would get there eventually. + +Finally, they arrived at the ice cream store. Lily's mommy let her pick any flavor she wanted. She chose her favorite, strawberry. The ice cream was so delicious that she ate it all up in no time. But then, something terrible happened. Lily got a tummy ache and had to go to the hospital. She learned that sometimes, even the most delicious things can be bad for you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch cartoons on TV. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big station with trains. + +Lily: "Mommy, can we go on the train?" + +Mom: "Sure, Lily. Let's go buy a ticket." + +Lily: "I want to sit in the front." + +Mom: "I recommend that we sit in the back so we can see everything." + +Lily: "Ok, mommy." + +They got on the train and sat in the back. Lily was so happy to see all the trees and houses passing by. Suddenly, a man got on the train and started acting stupid. He was making silly faces and noises. + +Lily: "Mommy, that man is acting stupid." + +Mom: "Yes, Lily. Some people like to act silly sometimes." + +After the train ride, Lily and her mom went home and had a good time talking about all the things they saw at the station. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she heard a loud noise coming from her neighbor's house. It sounded like someone was playing music very loudly. + +Lily went over to her neighbor's house to see what was going on. When she got there, she saw that there was a big party happening. Everyone was dancing and having fun, but Lily didn't like the music. She thought it was boring. + +She went up to her neighbor and said, "Excuse me, can I ask you a question?" Her neighbor said, "Sure, what's the case?" Lily replied, "I hear the music, but I think it's boring. Can you turn it down a little bit?" Her neighbor smiled and said, "Of course, I don't want to disturb you. Thanks for letting me know!" From that day on, Lily and her neighbor became good friends and they always made sure to keep the music at a reasonable volume. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the green grass. One day, she woke up early and went outside to play. She saw a pale butterfly on a flower. "Hello butterfly!" said Lily. "Are you feeling okay?" The butterfly said, "No, I am not feeling well. I am hungry and I cannot find any food." + +Lily felt sad for the butterfly. She said, "I will help you find some food." So, Lily took the butterfly to the flowers in her garden. The butterfly ate and ate until it was full. "Thank you, Lily," said the butterfly. "You are a good friend." + +Lily smiled and said, "You are welcome. I am happy to help." The butterfly flew away, feeling much better. Lily learned that it is important to help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat fruit, especially apples and bananas. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some fruit. She saw a big basket of red apples and picked one up to eat. But when she bit into it, she discovered that it was fake! It was made of plastic and not real fruit. + +Lily was very sad and confused. She didn't understand why someone would make fake fruit. She went home and told her daddy about what happened. He explained that sometimes people make fake things to trick others and make money. + +Lily was very upset and didn't want to eat any fruit anymore. She didn't trust that it was real. Sadly, she got sick because she wasn't eating enough healthy food. Her mommy and daddy took her to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily passed away because she didn't eat enough real fruit. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest and she saw a big alligator. The alligator looked very scary, so Lily ran away. + +Suddenly, Lily heard someone say, "Don't be afraid, little girl. I won't hurt you." It was the rich man who owned the forest. He had a big smile on his face and he gave Lily a candy. + +Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, Mister. I dropped my candy earlier and the alligator scared me." The rich man said, "It's okay, Lily. I'll walk you home so you won't be scared anymore." And they walked home together, happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in the jungle. He liked to roar very loud to show everyone he was strong. One day, he saw a pretty daisy in the grass. The daisy was very fragile, so the lion was careful not to step on it. He thought it was very beautiful and wanted to keep it safe. + +The lion decided to pick the daisy and take it with him. He carried it gently in his big paws and showed it to all his friends in the jungle. They thought it was very pretty too. + +From that day on, the lion made sure to be careful where he stepped so he wouldn't hurt any more fragile flowers like the daisy. And every time he roared, he remembered the delicate flower he had found and felt a little bit softer inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden. Her garden was very pretty with colorful flowers and green plants. Lily loved to water the plants and watch them grow. + +One day, Lily found a shiny key in her garden. She picked it up and wondered what it could be for. She thought it might lead to a treasure. So, she searched all over her garden for a locked box. She looked under the flowers and behind the bushes, but she couldn't find anything. + +Lily was sad and disappointed. She thought she would never find the treasure. But then, she remembered an old tree in the corner of her garden. She had never explored it before. She went to the tree and found a small box hidden behind it. She used the key to open it and inside was a beautiful necklace. Lily was so happy and excited. She knew her garden had led her to this attractive treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around in the grass. One day, Timmy's mom said they were going to spend the day at the park. Timmy was so excited! + +At the park, Timmy and his mom played on the swings and went down the slide. After a while, Timmy got hungry and asked his mom for a snack. She gave him a yummy apple and some crackers. Timmy ate them all up and felt happy. + +But then, while playing on the monkey bars, Timmy slipped and fell. He hurt his knee and started to cry. His mom hugged him and said it was okay, and they went home to put a band-aid on his boo-boo. Timmy felt better knowing his mom was there to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her markers. One day, she saw a silly-looking chair in her room. It was bright pink and had polka dots all over it. + +Lily had an idea. She wanted to mark the chair with her markers. But her mom said no, because the markers might stain the chair. So Lily had to wait. + +The next day, Lily's mom went out to run errands. Lily saw her chance and quickly grabbed her markers. She started to mark the chair with all sorts of colors. It was so much fun! + +But when her mom came home, she was not happy. She saw the silly-looking chair with all the marks on it. Lily felt bad for not listening to her mom. She learned her lesson and promised to never mark anything without permission again. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little dog named Max. Max had a lot of fleas on his fur. One day, Max saw a flea jump off of him and onto the ground. Max wanted to jump too, so he started to jump up and down. + +Suddenly, Max saw a nice little girl walking by. The little girl saw Max jumping and thought it was funny. She petted Max and said, "You're a good jumper, Max!" Max was happy that the little girl thought he was nice. + +From that day on, Max would jump whenever he saw the little girl. The little girl would always say, "You're such a nice dog, Max!" And Max would wag his tail and jump up and down with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bear named Benny. Benny loved to travel to new places and explore the world. One day, Benny packed his tent and set off on an adventure. + +As he walked through the forest, he met a friendly rabbit named Rosie. "Hi Benny! Where are you going?" asked Rosie. "I'm going to find a new place to set up my tent and sleep under the stars," replied Benny. + +Rosie was excited and asked if she could come along. Benny happily agreed and they continued on their journey together. As they walked, they saw beautiful flowers and heard the chirping of birds. + +Finally, they found the perfect spot to set up their tent. Benny and Rosie had a great time exploring their new surroundings and sleeping under the stars. They both agreed that traveling was the best way to see new things and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a lamp in his room that he loved very much. It was his favorite thing in the whole wide world. One day, Timmy was feeling adventurous and decided to explore the woods behind his house. + +As he was walking, he heard a noise. It was his mom calling him for dinner. He quickly turned around and ran back home. When he got inside, the phone rang. It was his grandma calling to say hello. Timmy picked up the phone and they talked for a little while. + +After they hung up, Timmy went back to his room and turned on his lamp. He felt happy and safe with his favorite thing by his side. He knew that even when he went on adventures, he could always come home to his lamp. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint. One day, Lily saw a big jet flying in the sky. She wanted to paint a picture of the jet. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, can you help me paint a jet?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, Lily. Let's be careful not to spill any paint." + +Lily and mommy painted a beautiful picture of the jet together. Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, mommy. I love painting with you." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with chalk on the sidewalk. One day, she found a big piece of chalk that was very dirty. She tried to use it to draw, but it didn't work very well. + +Lily started to cry because she wanted to draw pretty pictures like she usually did. But then, her mommy came outside and saw what was wrong. She cleaned the chalk with a wet cloth and gave it back to Lily. + +Lily was so happy that she stopped crying and started to draw beautiful pictures again. From that day on, she always made sure to clean her chalk before using it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily wanted to take a shower but her mom said no because she was sick. Lily was very sad and started to weep. + +But then, her mom told her a story about a little bird who got caught in the rain and had to take a shower to clean its feathers. The bird was very happy after the shower because it felt clean and refreshed. + +Lily realized that sometimes bad things happen but there is always a way to make things better. She hugged her mom and promised to take care of her until she felt better. From that day on, Lily learned that taking care of others is important and can make them feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to brush her hair every morning. She had a big, fluffy brush that she used to make her hair look pretty. One day, Lily went to school and met a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to tease Lily and make fun of her hair. Lily didn't like it when Timmy teased her, so she told her teacher. + +The teacher was very compassionate and talked to Timmy about how it's not nice to tease others. Timmy felt bad and apologized to Lily. From that day on, Timmy and Lily became good friends. They even started to brush each other's hair during class. Lily was happy that she made a new friend and that Timmy stopped teasing her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her string, making knots and bows. One day, Lily was feeling very sad and miserable. She didn't know why she felt that way. + +Her mom noticed and asked her, "Lily, are you okay? You look sad." Lily didn't answer her mom's question. Instead, she sat quietly, playing with her string. + +After a little while, Lily's mom asked her another question, "Lily, do you want to talk about what's making you feel miserable?" Lily nodded her head and slowly opened up to her mom. She told her mom about a problem she was having with her friend at school. + +After talking it out, Lily felt much better. She hugged her mom and went back to playing with her string, feeling happy again. From that day on, Lily knew she could always talk to her mom when she had a question or felt miserable. +Once upon a time, there was a big player. He loved to play with his toys all day long. But one day, he fell and hurt his knee. He cried and cried, so his mommy came to comfort him. She gave him a big hug and a kiss on his boo-boo. + +The big player felt better and smiled. He thanked his mommy for making him feel better. She told him that she would always be there to comfort him when he was hurt or sad. + +From that day on, the big player knew that he could always count on his mommy to make him feel better. He continued to play with his toys, but now he was more careful so he wouldn't get hurt again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very messy. He liked to play with his toys, but he never put them away when he was done. His mom would always get mad at him for making a mess. + +One day, Timmy was playing with his toy cars and he accidentally dropped one under the couch. He tried to reach for it, but he couldn't. That's when he remembered he had a magnet. He grabbed the magnet and put it under the couch. The magnet helped him get the toy car out. + +Timmy was so happy that he could help himself with the magnet. He realized that magnets can help with lots of things, like picking up paper clips or finding lost keys. From that day on, Timmy made sure to keep his toys in order so he wouldn't have to use the magnet for messy situations. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her green pencil, but one day she lost it. She asked her mom if she could use a different pencil, but her mom said no. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't draw without her green pencil. She asked her dad if he could help her find it, and he said yes. They looked everywhere, but they couldn't find it. + +Finally, Lily's mom said she would permit her to use a different green pencil. Lily was so happy and she started to draw right away. She realized that even though it wasn't her favorite pencil, she could still make beautiful drawings with it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the circus with her mommy and daddy. They got a ticket to see the elephants and clowns. + +Lily was happy to see the elephants. She saw them walk and play. She wanted to touch them. So, she asked her mommy if she could attach herself to the elephant. Her mommy said no, because it was not safe. + +Lily felt ashamed that she asked. But then, she saw the clowns and laughed. She forgot about the elephant and enjoyed the circus with her family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, Lily wanted to pick some flowers for her mommy. But the flowers were very hard to reach. + +Lily tried and tried, but she couldn't get the flowers. Just then, her neighbor came over and asked if she needed some help. Lily said yes, and her neighbor picked the flowers for her. + +Lily was very happy and said "thank you" to her neighbor. She gave the flowers to her mommy and they both smiled. From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes things can be hard, but it's okay to ask for help. And it's always important to say "thank you" when someone helps you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw her neighbor's curtain shining in the sun. It was so pretty! She wanted a curtain like that too. + +So, she asked her mom if they could buy a curtain like the neighbor's. Her mom said they didn't have enough money right now, but they could save up for one. Lily was sad, but her mom told her that it's important to be patient and wait for things to become available. + +Lily learned that it's better to wait for something good than to rush and get something not as good. And eventually, her mom was able to buy her a shiny curtain just like the neighbor's. Lily was so happy and proud of herself for waiting. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she heard a loud sound coming from outside. She went to see what it was and saw a kitten stuck in a tree! + +Lily knew she had to rescue the kitten. She ran inside to get her dad, who climbed up the tree and brought the kitten down. The kitten was so happy and started to purr. + +To celebrate, Lily's dad played a beautiful song on his violin. The music was so calm and peaceful, and it made Lily and the kitten feel very happy. From that day on, the kitten became Lily's best friend and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree in the forest. The tree was so tall that it touched the sky. Many animals lived in the tree and they loved it very much. One day, a man came with a big screw and he started to destroy the tree. The animals were very sad and they asked the man why he was doing this. + +The man said, "I need the wood to build my house." The animals begged the man to stop and find another way to build his house. But the man did not listen and he continued to destroy the tree. Soon, the tree fell down and all the animals lost their homes. They had nowhere to go. + +The animals were very sad and they cried. The man felt bad and he said sorry to the animals. But it was too late. The animals had to find a new home and it was not easy. They learned that sometimes people do bad things without thinking about others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw her friend Timmy and they started to play together. + +Timmy said, "I won a victory in my soccer game yesterday!" + +Lily asked, "What's a victory?" + +"It means I won the game!" Timmy explained. + +Lily smiled and mentioned, "I like to win too!" + +As they played, the sun started to set and the light turned orange and pink. Lily and Timmy went home, happy and tired from playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved watching cartoons on TV all day long. He would sit on the couch and lean his head on the pillow. + +But one day, Timmy's mom noticed that he was always hungry and didn't want to eat his dinner. She asked him why he was always hungry, and Timmy replied that he was too busy watching cartoons to eat. + +Timmy's mom explained to him that watching too many cartoons can make you lazy and unhealthy. She told him that it's important to take breaks and eat healthy food to stay strong and happy. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to balance his love for cartoons with taking care of his body. He would still watch his favorite shows, but he would also make sure to eat his meals and go outside to play. And he was never hungry again! +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in the backyard. One day, she saw a big crane in the sky. It was moving things from one place to another. + +Lily wanted to play with the crane, but it was too high up in the sky. She thought and thought about how she could reach it. Suddenly, she remembered that her dad had a key that could unlock the gate to the construction site next door. + +Lily ran to her dad and asked for the key. Her dad gave her the key and she unlocked the gate. She ran to the construction site and climbed up the crane. It was so much fun! But then she heard her dad calling her name. She quickly climbed down and ran back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big family with lots of brothers and sisters. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she accidentally hurt her finger. It hurt a lot and she started to cry. Her big sister saw her crying and was very kind. She gave Lily a band-aid and a hug. Lily felt better and stopped crying. + +Later that day, Lily's mom made her favorite dinner. Lily loved spaghetti and meatballs. She ate a lot and told her mom how much she loved her cooking. After dinner, Lily's dad came home from work. He gave Lily a big hug and a kiss. Lily loved her dad very much. + +At bedtime, Lily's mom read her a story and tucked her in. Lily felt very happy and loved. She hugged her stuffed animal and fell asleep with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write in her notebook. One day, she was drawing a picture of a flower when her brother came in and said, "That looks silly!" + +Lily felt sad and wanted to stop drawing. But her mom came in and encouraged her to keep going. She said, "Don't listen to your brother. You're doing great!" + +Lily smiled and kept drawing. She finished her picture and showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "Wow, that's beautiful!" + +Lily felt happy and proud of her drawing. She realized that her brother was being rude and didn't know how hard she was working. From then on, she kept drawing and writing in her notebook every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to color with her crayons and make pretty pictures. One day, Lily saw her mommy looking very troubled. She asked her mommy what was wrong, but her mommy didn't want to tell her. + +Later that day, Lily's daddy came home from work and he was very tired. He sat down on the couch and let out a big yawn. Lily thought it was funny and tried to copy him. Her daddy smiled and picked her up for a big hug. + +Lily felt happy again, but she still wondered why her mommy was troubled. She decided to draw a picture for her mommy to make her feel better. She used all the colors in her crayon box and drew a beautiful picture of a flower. When she showed it to her mommy, her mommy's face lit up with a smile. Lily felt proud that she could make her mommy feel better. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box. They open the box and see many toys. They see animals, cars, dolls, and books. + +"Wow, look at all these toys!" Ben says. "Let's play with them!" + +"OK, what do you want to play?" Lily asks. + +"I want to play jungle," Ben says. "I like animals. I can be a lion and you can be a monkey." + +Lily does not like Ben's idea. She does not want to be a monkey. She wants to play with the dolls. + +"No, I don't want to play jungle," Lily says. "I want to play with the dolls. They are pretty and have nice clothes." + +Ben does not like Lily's idea. He does not want to play with the dolls. He thinks they are boring and have no fun. + +"No, I don't want to play with the dolls," Ben says. "They are boring and have no fun. Jungle is better. It has huge animals and trees and sounds." + +Ben and Lily start to argue. They both want to play with different toys. They do not want to share. They do not want to listen to each other. They start to pull and push the toys. + +"Stop it, Ben! You are hurting me!" Lily cries. + +"Stop it, Lily! You are breaking the toys!" Ben shouts. + +They make a lot of noise. They make a big mess. They are not happy. They are not friends. + +Then, they hear a voice. It is Mom. She comes to the park and sees them. + +"What are you doing, Ben and Lily?" Mom asks. "Why are you fighting? Why are you making a mess?" + +Ben and Lily stop. They look at Mom. They look at each other. They feel bad. They know they did something wrong. + +"We are sorry, Mom," Ben and Lily say. "We wanted to play with the toys, but we could not agree. We did not share. We did not listen. We were not nice." + +Mom nods. She is not angry, but she is not happy either. She wants Ben and Lily to be friends. She wants them to play nicely. + +"It's OK, Ben and Lily," Mom says. "But you have to learn to share and listen. You have to respect each other's choices. You have to be kind and gentle. You have to be friends." + +Ben and Lily nod. They understand. They want to be friends. They want to play nicely. + +"Can we play with the toys again, Mom?" Ben and Lily ask. + +"Yes, you can," Mom says. "But you have to share and listen. You have to take turns and compromise. You have to say please and thank you. You have to be friends." + +Ben and Lily smile. They hug Mom. They hug each other. They say sorry. They say thank you. They say please. + +They go back to the box. They look at the toys. They see animals, cars, dolls, and books. + +"Can I play with the lion, please?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, you can," Lily says. "Can I play with the doll, please?" + +"Sure, you can," Ben says. + +They play with the toys. They play jungle. They play dolls. They play cars. They play books. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Tim liked to play with his dad's shaving cream. He would sneak into the bathroom and squirt some on his hand. Then he would spread it on his face and pretend he had a mustache. He thought he looked very impressive. + +One day, his dad came home early and saw Tim in the mirror. He was surprised and laughed. He said, "Wow, Tim, you have a very big mustache! Where did you get it?" Tim smiled and said, "I made it with your cream. Do you like it?" His dad said, "I do, but you know what? I like your face better without it. Let me help you wash it off." + +He took a wet towel and wiped Tim's face gently. The shaving cream came off and Tim's face was clean again. His dad said, "There, now you look like my handsome son again. But you know what? You can still have a mustache if you want. Come here." He lifted Tim up and gave him a big kiss on his cheek. He said, "There, now you have a mustache made of love. And that's the most impressive mustache of all." Tim giggled and hugged his dad. He said, "I love you, dad. And I love your mustache too." +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play with boats. They had many boats of different colors and sizes. They liked to make them sail on the pond in the park. + +One day, they decided to perform a show with their boats for their parents. They practiced hard and made their boats do tricks and races. They were very excited and proud of their show. + +They invited their parents to come and watch them at the pond. Their parents came and sat on a bench. Lily and Tom started their show. They made their boats go fast and slow, turn and spin, and jump over sticks. Their parents clapped and cheered. + +But then, a big dog came running to the pond. He saw the boats and wanted to play with them. He barked and jumped into the water. He splashed and chased the boats. He bit and tore them. He ruined the show. + +Lily and Tom were very sad and angry. They cried and shouted at the dog. "Go away, bad dog! You broke our boats! You spoiled our show!" But the dog did not listen. He kept playing with the boats. + +Their parents came and tried to get the dog away. But the dog was too strong and fast. He ran away with the boats in his mouth. Lily and Tom were left with no boats and no show. They hugged each other and sobbed. They had a bad ending. +Ben was a baby who liked to crawl. He crawled on the floor, on the sofa, on the rug. He crawled to his toys, to his books, to his mom. He crawled everywhere he could, except for his crib. His crib was too high and too boring. He did not want to crawl in his crib. + +One day, Ben saw something interesting on the shelf above his crib. It was a shiny ball that made a funny sound when he shook it. He wanted to play with the ball, but he could not reach it. He tried to stand up, but he fell down. He tried to jump, but he was too small. He tried to climb, but he slipped. He was sad and mad. He cried and cried. + +Mom heard Ben crying and came to his room. She saw him on the floor, looking at the ball. She picked him up and hugged him. She said, "What's wrong, Ben? Why are you crying?" + +Ben pointed at the ball and said, "Ball! Ball! Want ball!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Oh, you want the ball? It's a nice ball, but it's not for babies. It's too hard and too loud. It might hurt you or scare you. I have a better ball for you. A soft ball that is colorful and squeaky. Do you want to see it?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes! Yes! Ball!" + +Mom took him to his crib and showed him the soft ball. She put it in his crib and said, "Here you go, Ben. This is your ball. You can crawl in your crib and play with it. It's fun and safe. Do you like it?" + +Ben looked at the soft ball and smiled. He touched it and heard it squeak. He liked the sound. He threw it and saw it bounce. He liked the movement. He crawled in his crib and chased it. He liked the game. He laughed and laughed. + +Mom watched him and said, "I'm glad you like your ball, Ben. You are a good crawler and a good player. Now, it's time for a nap. You must be tired after all that crawling. Do you want to sleep with your ball?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes! Yes! Ball!" + +Mom tucked him in and gave him a kiss. She said, "Good night, Ben. Sweet dreams. I love you." + +Ben hugged his ball and said, "Love you, Mom. Love ball." + +He closed his eyes and fell asleep. He had a happy dream about his ball. He was a happy baby. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play soccer. They had a big trophy that they won at a soccer game. They put the trophy on a shelf in their room and looked at it every day. + +One day, Ben and Lily were playing soccer in the backyard. They kicked the ball very hard and had fun. But then, the ball flew over the fence and hit the window of their room. They heard a loud crash and ran to see what happened. + +"Oh no!" Ben said. "The trophy is broken!" + +They saw the trophy on the floor, with a big crack and a piece missing. The window was also broken, with thick glass everywhere. + +"What do we do?" Lily asked. "Mom and Dad will be mad!" + +Ben thought for a moment. He had an idea. + +"Let's replace the trophy with something else!" he said. "Maybe they won't notice!" + +He looked around the room and saw a stuffed bear on his bed. He grabbed the bear and put it on the shelf where the trophy was. + +"There!" he said. "Now it looks like we have a bear trophy!" + +Lily looked at the bear and shook her head. + +"Ben, that's silly!" she said. "A bear is not a trophy! Mom and Dad will know!" + +Ben shrugged. + +"Well, it's better than nothing!" he said. "Maybe they will think it's cute!" + +They heard the door open and their parents come home. They ran downstairs to greet them, hoping they wouldn't go to their room. But they were not so lucky. + +"Hey, kids, we have a surprise for you!" their mom said. "We bought you a new soccer ball!" + +"Wow, thanks, Mom and Dad!" Ben and Lily said. + +They took the ball and went to the backyard. They were happy to have a new ball, but they were also nervous about the trophy. + +"Maybe we should tell them the truth," Lily whispered to Ben. + +"Maybe later," Ben whispered back. + +They played with the ball, but they also looked at the window, wondering when their parents would find out. They hoped they wouldn't be too angry. They hoped they would understand. They hoped they would still love them. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play dress-up. Sara has a long dress. Ben has a hat and a coat. They wear them and pretend to be a princess and a king. + +"Hello, King Ben," Sara says. "You look very nice." + +"Thank you, Princess Sara," Ben says. "You look very pretty." + +They walk around the room and talk. They have fun. + +Sara has a heart necklace. It is red and shiny. She likes it very much. She wears it every day. + +"Can I see your necklace?" Ben asks. "It is very pretty, too." + +Sara nods. She takes off her necklace and gives it to Ben. Ben looks at it and smiles. + +"Wow, it is very pretty," he says. "Can I wear it?" + +Sara thinks. She likes her necklace. But she likes Ben, too. He is her friend. + +"Okay, you can wear it," she says. "But only for a little bit. Then you have to give it back." + +Ben nods. He puts on the necklace and says, "Thank you, Sara. You are very kind." + +They hug and smile. They are happy. They have long and big hearts. +Ben likes to play baseball with his dad. He has a new bat and a new glove. He wants to hit the ball very far and catch it very well. He and his dad go to the park to play. + +But Ben has a problem. He cannot hit the ball. His dad throws the ball to him, but he misses it. He tries again and again, but he always misses it. He feels frustrated. He wants to cry. + +"Ben, don't give up," his dad says. "You can do it. You just need to practice. Do you want me to help you?" + +"Yes, please," Ben says. He wants to learn from his dad. He loves his dad. + +His dad shows him how to hold the bat and how to swing it. He tells him to watch the ball and to hit it when it is close. He throws the ball to him slowly and gently. + +Ben listens to his dad and tries to do what he says. He swings the bat and hits the ball. He feels happy. He hears his dad cheer for him. + +"Good job, Ben! You did it! You hit the ball!" his dad says. + +"Thank you, dad! You helped me! Can we play some more?" Ben says. + +"Of course, Ben. Let's play some more. I'm proud of you," his dad says. + +They play some more and have fun. Ben hits the ball more times and catches it sometimes. He is not frustrated anymore. He is happy. He loves baseball and he loves his dad. +Sara and Ben like to collect things. They collect rocks, shells, leaves and stickers. They have a big box where they keep their collections. Sometimes they trade with each other or with their friends. + +One day, Sara and Ben go to the town with their mom. They see a lot of shops, cars, people and animals. They also see a cute toy store. It has many dolls, cars, trains, puzzles and books. Sara and Ben want to go inside and look. + +"Mom, can we go to the toy store?" Sara asks. + +"Sure, but we don't have much time. You can look, but you can't buy anything today," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben nod and run to the toy store. They see many things they like. Sara sees a doll with long hair and a pink dress. Ben sees a car with big wheels and a loud horn. They wish they could have them. + +Then they see something else. They see a shelf with small boxes. Each box has a picture of a different thing. There are boxes with animals, fruits, flowers, letters and numbers. Sara and Ben are curious. They pick up a box and open it. Inside, there are many tiny things that match the picture. They are like miniatures of the real things. + +"Wow, look at these!" Sara says. + +"They are so cute and small!" Ben says. + +They open more boxes and see more things. They see a tiny elephant, a tiny apple, a tiny rose, a tiny A and a tiny 1. They are amazed. + +"Mom, look at these!" Sara and Ben call. + +Mom comes and sees the boxes. She smiles. + +"Those are collectibles. They are things you can collect and keep. They are very cute, but they are also very expensive. You can't have them today," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They like the collectibles. They want to have them. + +"Can we have them another day?" Sara asks. + +"Maybe, if you save your money and behave well. But you have to be careful with them. They are very small and fragile. You can lose them or break them easily," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben understand. They put the boxes back on the shelf. They say goodbye to the toy store and the collectibles. They hope they can have them someday. They think they would make a great addition to their collections. +Lily wanted to play with daddy, but daddy was busy. He had a big book on his lap and a pen in his hand. He was writing and writing and did not look at Lily. + +Lily tried to get his attention. She pulled his sleeve, she made a loud noise, she brought her toys to him. But daddy did not play with her. He said, "Not now, Lily. I have to finish this work. Please be quiet and let me concentrate." + +Lily was sad and angry. She did not like daddy's work. She wanted him to look at her and smile and hug her. She decided to do something naughty. She took daddy's pen and ran away with it. She hid behind the sofa and drew on the wall. + +Daddy heard the scratching sound and looked up. He saw his pen was gone and his book was empty. He got up and looked for Lily. He found her behind the sofa and saw the mess on the wall. He was very angry. He said, "Lily, what have you done? This is very bad. You ruined my work and the wall. You have to say sorry and help me clean up." + +Lily stared at daddy. She saw his face was red and his eyes were hard. She felt scared and sorry. She did not mean to make daddy so angry. She wanted to make him happy. She said, "Sorry, daddy. I love you. I just wanted to play with you." + +Daddy stared at Lily. He saw her face was wet and her eyes were big. He felt sorry and sad. He did not mean to make Lily so scared. He loved her too. He said, "I love you too, Lily. I'm sorry I was too busy. I should have played with you. Come here and give me a hug." + +Lily and daddy hugged each other. They said sorry again and smiled. They went to the kitchen and got a cloth and some water. They cleaned the wall together and made it white again. Then they sat on the sofa and read the big book together. Lily liked the pictures and the words. Daddy liked Lily's questions and comments. They were happy and not busy anymore. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to slide, swing and run. But then they saw a big dog coming towards them. The dog was barking and growling. Tom and Lily were frightened. + +"Mom, mom, help!" they cried. "The dog is scary!" + +Mom heard them and hurried to them. She picked them up and hugged them. + +"Don't worry, my loves. The dog won't hurt you. He is just playing too. See, his owner is calling him. He is a good dog." + +She pointed to a man who was waving and whistling. The dog ran back to him and licked his face. + +"Sorry, he got away from me. He is very friendly, but he likes to chase things. He didn't mean to scare you," the man said. + +Mom smiled and said, "It's okay. We understand. He is a beautiful dog. What is his name?" + +"His name is Zipper. He is very fast and he has a zipper on his chest. See?" the man said. He showed them the white stripe on the dog's fur. + +Tom and Lily looked at Zipper. He wagged his tail and sniffed them. They saw that he was not scary. He was just curious. + +"Hi, Zipper. You are a nice dog. Can we pet you?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, he loves that. He is very gentle," the man said. + +Tom and Lily petted Zipper. He licked their hands and nuzzled their faces. They giggled and smiled. + +"Zipper, you are a good dog. We are not frightened of you anymore. We want to be your friends," Lily said. + +Zipper barked and wagged his tail. He was happy too. He had made new friends. +Sara and Ben were going to fly in a big jet with Mom and Dad. They were very excited to see their grandma and grandpa in another place. They packed their bags and toys and went to the airport. + +But when they got there, they saw a lot of people waiting and looking unhappy. Mom and Dad checked the board and said there was a delay. The jet was not ready to go. Sara and Ben did not like that. They wanted to go now. + +They asked Mom and Dad why there was a delay. Mom and Dad said there was a problem with the jet. Something was hurt and needed to be fixed. Sara and Ben did not understand. How could a jet be hurt? They thought jets were strong and fast. + +They tried to find something to do while they waited. They looked at the other jets and the birds. They played with their toys and read their books. They ate some snacks and drank some juice. But they still felt bored and tired. + +They asked Mom and Dad again when they could go. Mom and Dad said they did not know. They said they had to be patient and wait for the jet to be ready. Sara and Ben did not like that. They wanted to see their grandma and grandpa. They started to cry and whine. + +Mom and Dad hugged them and said they were sorry. They said they knew it was hard to wait, but they had to be brave and calm. They said they loved them and they would get to see their grandma and grandpa soon. They said they hoped the jet would be fixed quickly and they could fly away. + +Sara and Ben tried to stop crying and whining. They tried to be brave and calm. They said they loved Mom and Dad and they hoped the jet would be ready soon. They said they wanted to fly away. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a pair of scissors in the drawer. They do not know what scissors are for. They think they are fun. + +"Look, Kim, I can cut this paper with scissors!" Tim says. He makes a snip-snip sound. + +"Wow, Tim, that is cool! Let me try!" Kim says. She takes the scissors and cuts another paper. + +They cut many papers with scissors. They make shapes and animals. They are happy. + +But then, Mom comes in. She sees the papers and the scissors. She is angry. + +"Tim and Kim, what are you doing? You should not play with scissors! Scissors are sharp and dangerous! You can hurt yourself or others!" Mom says. + +"Sorry, Mom, we did not know. We just wanted to have fun," Tim and Kim say. + +Mom sighs. She takes the scissors and puts them away. She hugs Tim and Kim. + +"I know you did not know, but you should always ask before you use unknown things. Unknown things can be good or bad. You should be careful and curious. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +"Yes, Mom, we understand. We will ask next time. We love you, Mom," Tim and Kim say. + +Mom smiles. She loves them too. She gives them some crayons and paper. They can draw with them. They are safe and creative. + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the children to be careful and curious, and to ask before using unknown things. It also shows the importance of listening to parents and apologizing for mistakes. +Sam and Tom were brothers. They liked to play with cars. One day, Sam got a new car. It was big and shiny and expensive. Tom wanted to play with it, but Sam said no. + +"Please, Sam, let me play with your car. It is so nice," Tom said. + +"No, Tom, it is my car. You have your own cars. Go away," Sam said. + +Tom was sad and angry. He waited until Sam was not looking. Then he took the car and ran outside. He wanted to rub the car on the dirt and make it dirty. + +But outside, there was a storm. It was dark and windy and rainy. Tom did not see the storm. He ran across the street with the car. He did not look for cars. A big car was coming fast. It honked and braked, but it was too late. It hit Tom and the car. Tom and the car flew in the air and landed on the ground. + +Sam heard the noise and ran outside. He saw Tom and the car. They were broken and bloody. He screamed and cried. He ran to Tom and the car. He tried to rub them and make them better. But they did not move. They did not talk. They were gone. Sam was alone. He wished he had shared his car with Tom. He wished he had been nice to Tom. He wished he had not been greedy. But it was too late. He had lost his brother and his car. He had nothing. He was very sorry. +Tim and Mia are friends who like to play with boats. They have many boats of different colors and sizes. One day, they go to the park and find a big pond. They want to sail their boats on the water. + +Tim picks a blue boat and says, "This is my boat. It is a navy boat. It is strong and fast and can fight pirates." + +Mia picks a red boat and says, "This is my boat. It is a fire boat. It is brave and bright and can put out fires." + +They put their boats on the water and watch them float. They pretend to make noises and stories for their boats. + +But soon, they start to quarrel. Tim says, "My boat is better than your boat. It can beat your boat in a race." + +Mia says, "No, my boat is better than your boat. It can save your boat from a fire." + +They argue and shout and pull each other's boats. They are not nice to each other. + +A duck sees them and swims over. It quacks loudly and splashes water on them. It is angry and scared by their noise. + +Tim and Mia stop and look at the duck. They feel sorry and ashamed. They say, "Sorry, duck. We did not mean to bother you. We were just playing." + +The duck calms down and nods. It swims away. + +Tim and Mia look at each other. They say, "Sorry, friend. We did not mean to quarrel. We were just having fun." + +They hug and smile. They say, "Your boat is nice. My boat is nice. They are both good boats. They can be friends too." + +They put their boats back on the water and play together. They are obedient and share their boats. They are happy and kind. +Ben liked to go to the barber with his dad. The barber had a big chair that went up and down. He also had a shiny thing that made Ben's hair shorter. Ben liked to look at himself in the mirror and see how he changed. + +One day, Ben and his dad went to the barber, but the door was closed. There was a sign that said "Sorry, I am sick. Come back tomorrow." Ben was sad. He wanted to get his hair cut and see the barber. He asked his dad, "Why is the barber sick? When can we come back?" + +His dad said, "Sometimes people get sick and they need to rest. The barber will feel better soon. We can come back tomorrow or another day. Don't worry, your hair is still nice." + +Ben nodded, but he still felt sad. He liked the barber. He wanted to say hello and thank you. He hoped the barber would get well soon. + +His dad saw that Ben was sad and hugged him. He said, "How about we go to the park and play? Maybe we can get some ice cream on the way. Would you like that?" + +Ben smiled. He liked the park and ice cream. He said, "Yes, dad, I would like that. Can we also make a card for the barber? I want to tell him to get well soon and that I miss him." + +His dad said, "Of course, Ben, that's a very nice idea. We can make a card when we get home. I'm sure the barber will appreciate it." + +Ben felt happy. He held his dad's hand and they walked to the park. The sun was warm and the sky was blue. Ben thought, "Maybe tomorrow the barber will be open and I can get my hair cut. But today, I can have fun with my dad and make a card for the barber. I love my dad and the barber." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together. They have many toys in their room. But they also like to help their mom and dad with work. + +One day, mom and dad have to work at home. They have a big and thick book. They have to read and write in the book. They tell Lily and Ben to be quiet and not to bother them. + +Lily and Ben want to help. They think the book is too thick. They want to make it thinner. They find scissors and glue. They cut some pages from the book. They glue them together. They make a new book. It is smaller and thinner. + +They are very proud of their work. They go to show mom and dad. They say, "Look, we helped you with your work. We made your book thinner. Now it is easier to read and write." + +Mom and dad are very shocked. They see their book is ruined. They see the scissors and glue. They see the new book. They are very angry. They say, "No, no, no! You did not help us. You made a big mess. You ruined our work. This is a very important book. We need it for our job. You should not touch our things. You should not cut and glue books. You should play with your toys." + +Lily and Ben are very sad. They did not know they did something bad. They wanted to help. They say, "We are sorry, mom and dad. We did not mean to ruin your work. We thought you would like our book. We love you." + +Mom and dad are still angry. But they also love Lily and Ben. They say, "We love you too, Lily and Ben. But you have to listen to us. You have to be careful with books. They are not toys. They have words and pictures that tell stories and teach things. You have to respect them. You have to ask before you touch our things. You have to learn from your mistake." + +Lily and Ben say, "We understand, mom and dad. We will not do it again. We will respect books. We will ask before we touch your things. We will learn from our mistake." + +Mom and dad hug Lily and Ben. They say, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. We forgive you. But you have to help us fix the book. You have to glue the pages back. You have to be careful. You have to work hard." + +Lily and Ben say, "Okay, mom and dad. We will help you fix the book. We will be careful. We will work hard." + +They all work together to fix the book. It takes a long time. But they do it. The book is thick again. Mom and dad are happy. Lily and Ben are happy. They all say, "We did it! We fixed the book. We worked hard. We are a good team." + +They all smile and hug. They are a happy family. They love each other. They learn from each other. They have fun together. The end. +Tom and Mia like to swim in the lake. They wear swim suits and swim caps. They splash and kick in the water. They have fun. + +One day, they see something shiny in the lake. They swim closer to look. It is a big coin. Tom says, "Wow, look at this coin! It is so shiny and clean. Where did it come from?" + +Mia says, "Maybe someone dropped it in the lake. Maybe it is very old. Maybe it is worth a lot of money." + +Tom says, "Let's take it home and show mom and dad. Maybe they know more about it." + +They swim back to the shore. They dry themselves with towels. They put the coin in their pocket. They are happy. They found a treasure in the lake. +Lily loved pandas. She had a big panda toy that she hugged every night. She also had a small panda toy that she took everywhere. She liked to pretend that they were her friends. + +One day, Lily went to the kitchen with her small panda toy. She saw a big bowl of flour and a big spoon. She wanted to make a cake for her pandas. She put her small panda toy on the table and climbed on a chair. She took the big spoon and started to mix the flour. + +But she did not see that her brother Max was behind her. Max was naughty. He liked to make Lily cry. He saw her small panda toy and had a bad idea. He grabbed the toy and threw it in the bowl of flour. He laughed and ran away. + +Lily heard a splash and turned around. She saw her small panda toy covered in flour. She was very sad and angry. She tried to take it out, but it was too late. The flour was sticky and hard. It broke her small panda toy. It was fragile. + +Lily cried and cried. She could not fix her small panda toy. She could not make a cake for her pandas. She hated Max. She wished he would go away. She hugged her big panda toy and wished she had her small panda toy back. +Jill and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. One day, they see a magazine on the table. It has a picture of a big castle with many rooms and a garden. Jill and Ben are envious. They want to live in a castle too. + +"Look, Ben, a castle!" Jill says. "Let's pretend we are the king and the queen of the castle. You can be the king and I can be the queen." + +"OK, Jill, but I want to hold the magazine. It is mine," Ben says. He grabs the magazine from Jill's hand. + +"No, Ben, it is not yours. It is ours. We can share it," Jill says. She tries to take the magazine back from Ben. + +They pull and tug on the magazine. They yell at each other. "Mine!" "No, ours!" "Give it to me!" "No, you give it to me!" + +Mom hears them yelling. She comes to the living room. She sees them fighting over the magazine. She is not happy. + +"Jill, Ben, stop it!" Mom says. "Why are you yelling and fighting? That is not nice. The magazine is not yours. It is mine. I bought it at the store. You can look at it, but you have to be gentle and polite. And you have to take turns. Do you understand?" + +Jill and Ben nod. They feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. They hug and make up. They look at the magazine together. They still wish they had a castle, but they are happy to have each other. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the sand. They had a spade, a bucket and some shells. They made a big castle with a moat and a bridge. They were very happy. + +But then Tom came. Tom was not nice. He had a toy gun that could shoot water. He wanted to play with Ben and Lily, but they said no. They did not like Tom. He was mean. + +Tom got angry. He said he would shoot their castle. He pointed his gun at the sand. Ben and Lily were scared. They did not want their castle to be ruined. + +They ran to their mom. They told her what Tom was doing. Mom was honest. She said Tom was wrong. She said he should not shoot other people's things. She said he should say sorry. + +Mom went to talk to Tom. She told him to stop. She told him to be nice. She told him to share. Tom felt bad. He said sorry to Ben and Lily. He asked if he could play with them. Ben and Lily thought for a moment. They decided to give Tom a chance. They said yes. They let him use their spade. They showed him their castle. They all played together. They were happy. +Tom and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with toys and run in the park. One day, they found a gun in a trash can. It was big and shiny and had a red button. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said. "It looks like a space gun. Let's play with it." + +Sam was scared. He knew guns were bad and dangerous. He did not want to touch it. He said, "No, Tom, we should not play with it. It is not a toy. It can hurt us or someone else. We should tell a grown-up." + +Tom did not listen. He wanted to have fun. He said, "Don't be a baby, Sam. It is just a game. I will be the hero and you will be the villain. I will match you with my gun and save the world." + +He picked up the gun and pointed it at Sam. He pressed the red button. But nothing happened. The gun did not make a sound or a light. It was broken. + +Tom was angry. He threw the gun on the ground. He said, "This gun is stupid. It does not work. It is no fun at all." + +Sam was relieved. He was glad the gun did not work. He said, "Tom, you were wrong. You should not play with guns. They are not for games. They are for grown-ups who know how to use them. You could have hurt yourself or me or someone else. You should be ashamed." + +Tom felt bad. He realized he made a mistake. He said, "You are right, Sam. I am sorry. I was silly and foolish. I should not have played with the gun. I should have listened to you. I am ashamed." + +He hugged Sam and said, "You are a good friend, Sam. You are smart and brave. Will you forgive me?" + +Sam hugged Tom and said, "Of course, I forgive you, Tom. You are a good friend, too. You are kind and sorry. Let's go and find a grown-up and tell them about the gun. Maybe they can take it away and make it safe." + +They held hands and walked away from the trash can. They left the gun behind. They never played with guns again. They learned a lesson. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They loved to play in the park near their homes. They liked to swing, slide and run. They also liked to make up stories about the west. The west was a place where cowboys and horses lived. They had original hats and boots and guns. + +One day, they decided to pretend they were cowboys and horses. Lily was a horse and Tom was a cowboy. They found some sticks and leaves to make their hats and boots and guns. They ran around the park, making noises and having fun. + +"Yee-haw!" Tom shouted. "You are the best horse ever, Lily!" + +"Neigh!" Lily replied. "You are the best cowboy ever, Tom!" + +They came to a big hill. Tom wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. He thought there might be more west there. He told Lily to follow him. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go to the west!" he said. + +"OK, Tom, let's go!" Lily said. + +They climbed the hill, holding their sticks and leaves. They were happy and excited. They did not see the sign that said "Danger! Do not climb!" They did not hear the cars and trucks on the road below. They did not know that the hill was not a hill, but a bridge. + +They reached the top of the hill. They looked around. They saw more park, more trees, more sky. They did not see the west. They were disappointed. + +"Where is the west, Tom?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, Lily," Tom said. "Maybe it's not real. Maybe it's only in our stories." + +They heard a loud horn. They turned around. They saw a big truck coming fast. It was on the road under the bridge. It was too late to run. It was too late to scream. The truck hit the bridge. The bridge shook. The bridge broke. Lily and Tom fell. They did not feel anything. They did not play anymore. They did not love anymore. They did not make up stories anymore. They were gone. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big, shiny van parked near their house. The van had many pictures of toys and candy on it. Tim and Lily wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go look at the van," Tim said to Lily. "Maybe they have some fun things for us." + +Lily was not sure. She remembered what their mom had told them. "Never go near a van or a car that you don't know. It could be dangerous. Stay with me or dad when we are outside." + +But Tim did not listen. He ran to the van and opened the door. He gazed at all the colorful things inside. He saw dolls, cars, books, and chocolates. He wanted to touch them all. + +"Wow, look at this!" he shouted to Lily. "Come here, it's so cool!" + +Lily was scared. She did not want to go to the van. She saw a tall man coming out of the house next to the van. He had a big smile and a hat. He walked to the van and saw Tim. + +"Hello, little boy," he said. "Do you like my van? I have many gifts for you. Why don't you come inside and play with me?" + +Tim was happy. He thought the man was nice. He wanted to go inside and play with the man. He did not see the man's mean eyes and his big bag. + +Lily saw everything. She knew the man was bad. She knew he wanted to take Tim away. She screamed and ran to their house. She told their mom what was happening. + +Their mom was very worried. She called the police and ran to the van. She saw the man trying to pull Tim inside. She yelled and pushed the man away. She hugged Tim and took him back to their house. + +The police came and arrested the man. They thanked Lily for being brave and smart. They told Tim and Lily to never go near a stranger's van or car again. They said it was very dangerous and they could get hurt. + +Tim and Lily learned their lesson. They said sorry to their mom and promised to listen to her. They hugged their mom and each other. They were glad they were safe and together. +Lily and Max were playing in their room. They had many toys and books, but they wanted to make something new. They saw some paper and crayons on the table. They decided to draw and cut some shapes. + +"Look, I made a star!" Lily said, showing Max her paper. "It is yellow and shiny." + +"That is nice, Lily. I made a circle. It is red and round." Max said, holding his paper. "Do you want to trade?" + +"OK, Max. Let's trade." Lily said, and they swapped their papers. + +Then they saw some scissors on the table. They were big and shiny, too. They wanted to use them to cut more shapes. + +"Can I have the scissors, Lily?" Max asked, reaching for them. + +"No, Max. I want them first. They are mine." Lily said, grabbing the scissors. + +"No, they are not. They are ours. Give them to me." Max said, pulling the scissors. + +They both pulled and pulled, but neither of them let go. The scissors were sharp and dangerous. They did not know that. + +Suddenly, the scissors slipped and cut Lily's finger. Lily screamed and dropped the scissors. Blood came out of her finger. It was red and wet. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, it hurts!" Lily cried, holding her finger. + +Max was scared and sorry. He did not mean to hurt Lily. He dropped the paper and ran to get their mom. + +"Mom, mom, mom! Lily is hurt! She cut her finger with the scissors!" Max shouted, running down the stairs. + +Mom heard Max and ran to their room. She saw Lily crying and bleeding. She saw the scissors and the paper on the floor. She was angry and worried. + +"What happened here? Who used the scissors? You know you are not allowed to use them without me!" Mom said, picking up Lily and wrapping her finger with a cloth. + +"It was me, mom. I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to cut more shapes. Lily wanted them, too. We fought over them. It was an accident, mom." Max said, sobbing. + +Mom sighed and hugged Max. She was glad he told the truth, but she was still upset. She took Lily and Max to the car and drove to the doctor. + +The doctor looked at Lily's finger and put a bandage on it. He said it was not too bad, but it would hurt for a while. He said they had to be careful with scissors and never use them without an adult. + +Lily and Max nodded and said they were sorry. They learned their lesson. They did not think scissors were incredible anymore. They thought they were scary and mean. They wished they had played with something else. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books in her room. Some books had pictures of animals, some books had stories of princesses, some books had songs and rhymes. Lily read a book every day before bed. + +One day, Lily found a new book in her room. It was a big book with a green cover. It had a picture of a tree on it. Lily opened the book and saw many words and drawings. She tried to read the words, but they were hard. She did not know what they meant. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, what is this book? What does it say?" + +Her mom looked at the book and smiled. "This is a book about plants, Lily. It tells you how plants grow and live. Do you see this word? It says 'root'. A root is a part of a plant that goes under the ground. It helps the plant get water and food." + +Lily nodded. She pointed at a drawing of a carrot. "Is this a root?" + +"Yes, it is. A carrot is a root that we can eat. Do you like carrots?" + +Lily made a face. "No, I don't. They are yucky." + +Her mom laughed. "Well, maybe you will like them more if you learn more about them. Do you want to read this book with me?" + +Lily nodded again. She liked to read with her mom. They sat on the bed and read the book together. They learned about many kinds of plants and roots. Lily asked many questions and her mom answered them. + +They read until it was dark. Then they closed the book and put it on the shelf. Lily's room was messy with books and toys. But she did not mind. She had fun reading and learning. She gave her mom a hug and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +"I love you too, Lily. Good night, sweetie." + +Lily went to sleep with a smile. She dreamed of plants and roots. She was happy. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a big doll with long hair and a pink dress. Tom had a small car with four wheels and a loud horn. They liked their toys very much. + +But then Lily saw Tom's car and wanted to play with it. She said to Tom, "Can I have your car? It looks fun. You can have my doll. She is pretty." + +Tom did not want to trade his car for the doll. He said to Lily, "No, I like my car. It is fast and noisy. Your doll is boring. She does not do anything." + +Lily was angry. She wanted the car very much. She had an idea. She said to Tom, "Look, there is a cookie on the table. Do you want it? It is yummy. You can have it if you give me your car." + +Tom looked at the cookie. He was hungry. He said to Lily, "OK, I will trade my car for the cookie. But you have to give me the car back when I finish the cookie." + +Lily agreed. She gave Tom the doll and took the car. She was happy. She drove the car around the room and made loud noises. + +Tom took the cookie and bit into it. But he did not like it. It was old and hard and had green spots on it. It was disgusting. He spit it out and said, "Yuck! This cookie is bad. It is not yummy. It is gross. You tricked me, Lily. Give me back my car." + +Lily did not want to give back the car. She said, "No, we traded. The car is mine now. You can keep the cookie. It is good for you." + +Tom was sad and angry. He cried and said, "That is not fair. You are mean, Lily. You spread germs on the cookie. I want my car back. Give it to me." + +Lily and Tom started to fight over the car. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They made a big mess in the living room. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and Tom fighting and the cookie and the doll on the floor. She was not happy. She said, "Stop it, both of you. What are you doing? Why are you fighting over a toy? And what is that cookie? It looks disgusting. Did you take it from the trash?" + +Lily and Tom stopped fighting. They looked at their mom and felt ashamed. They said, "Sorry, mom. We were trading. But it was a bad trade. We are sorry." + +Their mom said, "Trading is OK, but you have to be fair and honest. And you have to ask before you take things. And you have to be careful with your food. That cookie could make you sick. Now, say sorry to each other and share your toys nicely. And throw away that cookie. It is disgusting." + +Lily and Tom said sorry to each other and hugged. They gave back their toys and played together. They threw away the cookie and washed their hands. They learned their lesson. They did not trade again. +Sara liked to play with her mom's jewelry. She thought they were shiny and pretty. She wanted to wear them and look attractive like her mom. One day, when her mom was busy, Sara sneaked into her room and took some of her jewelry. She put on a necklace, a bracelet, and a ring. She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. + +She decided to go outside and show her friends her jewelry. She ran to the park and met Lily and Ben. They saw her jewelry and were amazed. They said she looked very attractive. Sara felt happy and proud. She played with them for a long time. She forgot that the jewelry was not hers and that she had to return it to her mom. + +When it was time to go home, Sara ran back to her house. She did not notice that the ring had fallen off her finger in the grass. She also did not notice that the bracelet had slipped off her wrist in the sandbox. She only had the necklace left. She quickly took it off and put it back in her mom's room. She hoped her mom would not find out. + +But her mom did find out. She saw that some of her jewelry was missing. She asked Sara if she knew anything about it. Sara felt scared and guilty. She lied and said she did not know. Her mom did not believe her. She saw the necklace mark on Sara's neck. She was angry and sad. She told Sara that she had broken her trust and that she had to find the missing jewelry and apologize. + +Sara cried and said she was sorry. She told her mom the truth. She said she wanted to look attractive and impress her friends. She said she forgot that the jewelry was not hers and that she had to return it. Her mom hugged her and said she forgave her. She said she loved her no matter what she wore. She said she understood that she liked to play with her jewelry, but she had to ask for permission and be careful with them. She said they were not toys and that they had sentimental value. + +Sara learned her lesson. She realized that lying and stealing were wrong. She realized that being attractive was not about wearing shiny things, but about being honest and kind. She and her mom went to the park and searched for the missing jewelry. They found the ring and the bracelet. They were relieved and grateful. Sara thanked her mom for her forgiveness and her love. She promised to never forget again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with red apples. They wanted to eat some apples. They asked their mom if they could pick some. + +"Okay, but be careful. Don't climb too high. And wash the apples before you chew them," mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They ran to the tree. They found some apples that they could reach. They pulled them off the branches. They were happy. They ran back to mom. They washed the apples in a fountain. + +"Thank you, mom. These apples look yummy," Tom said. + +"Yes, thank you, mom. Can we make a wish with the seeds?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, why not? But don't tell me your wish. It's a secret," mom said. + +Tom and Lily bit into their apples. They chewed them with their teeth. They tasted sweet and juicy. They smiled. They spit out the seeds. They held them in their hands. + +"I wish for a new bike," Tom whispered. + +"I wish for a puppy," Lily whispered. + +They threw the seeds in the air. They hoped their wishes would come true. They hugged mom. They were cheerful. They finished their apples. They played some more in the park. They had a good day. +Jenny and Tom were playing pirates in the backyard. They had a big cardboard box that they pretended was a ship. They also had a hook that Tom's dad gave them. It was shiny and metal and Tom said it was expensive. + +"Arrr, matey, I am Captain Tom and this is my hook," Tom said, waving the hook in the air. "It can cut anything and anyone who tries to steal my treasure." + +"Wow, that's a cool hook, Captain Tom," Jenny said, admiring the hook. "Can I try it?" + +"Sure, but be careful, it's very sharp," Tom said, handing the hook to Jenny. "And don't lose it, or my dad will be angry." + +Jenny took the hook and pretended to fight with an invisible enemy. She swung the hook around and made pirate noises. She was having so much fun that she didn't notice that the hook got caught on the clothesline. She pulled hard, but the hook didn't come off. Instead, it ripped a hole in Tom's mom's new dress. + +"Oh no, look what I did!" Jenny cried, dropping the hook. "I'm sorry, Tom, I didn't mean to. Your mom's dress is ruined!" + +Tom ran to the clothesline and saw the hole in the dress. He felt sad and scared. His mom loved that dress and it was expensive. He didn't know what to do. + +"Don't worry, Jenny, it was an accident," Tom said, trying to be brave. "Maybe we can fix it. Or maybe we can wash it and the hole will go away." + +Jenny nodded and picked up the hook. She felt bad and wanted to help. She followed Tom to the hose and they tried to wash the dress. But the hole didn't go away. It only got bigger and wetter. + +"Oh, this is not working," Jenny said, shaking her head. "What are we going to do?" + +Tom looked at the dress and the hook. He had an idea. He smiled and said, "I know. We can make the dress into a pirate flag. We can use the hook to make a skull and crossbones. Then we can hang it on our ship and pretend we are the most fearsome pirates in the world." + +Jenny liked the idea. She smiled and said, "That sounds fun. And maybe your mom won't be mad if we tell her we made her a present." + +Tom and Jenny worked together to make the pirate flag. They used the hook to cut out a skull and crossbones from the dress. They used some string to tie it to a stick. They ran back to their ship and raised the flag. They cheered and shouted, "Arrr, matey, we are the pirate kings!" + +They played until it was time to go inside. They hoped their mom would like their pirate flag. They hoped she would not be too angry. They hoped she would understand. They hoped they would not have to walk the plank. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park and ride their bikes. One day, they saw a big road with many cars and trucks. They wanted to cross the road and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Tom," Lily said. She was bossy and always told Tom what to do. "We can find a new place to play." + +Tom was scared. He knew the road was dangerous and they had to wait for the green light. He shook his head. "No, Lily, we can't. Mommy said we have to stay in the park. The road is too fast and loud." + +Lily did not listen. She grabbed Tom's hand and ran to the road. She did not look for the green light. She only saw a big gap between the cars. She pulled Tom with her and tried to cross the road. + +But Lily was wrong. The gap was not big enough. A car was coming very fast and did not see them. It honked its horn and braked hard. Lily and Tom screamed and fell to the ground. + +Lily woke up with a start. She was in her bed, not on the road. It was a bad dream. She was sweaty and scared. She looked for Tom and saw him sleeping next to her. He was her teddy bear, not her friend. She hugged him and felt better. + +She realized that the dream was a warning. She remembered what Mommy had said about the road. She decided to never be bossy and run to the road again. She whispered to Tom, "I'm sorry, Tom. I love you. You are my best friend." She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of the park and the bikes. She was happy. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Sara finds a string in her room. She thinks it is fun to make shapes with it. + +"Look, Tom, I can make a circle with the string!" Sara says. + +Tom comes to see. He likes the circle. He tries to make one too. But his string is too short. He cannot make a circle. + +"I want a longer string!" Tom says. He is sad. + +Sara sees that Tom is sad. She wants to help him. She has an idea. + +"Tom, we can share my string. Then we can both make circles!" Sara says. + +She gives Tom some of her string. Now they both have enough string to make circles. They are happy. + +They make more shapes with the string. They make a square, a triangle, and a star. They laugh and have fun. + +"Thank you, Sara. You are a good friend." Tom says. + +"You are welcome, Tom. You are a good friend too." Sara says. + +They hug and smile. They are glad they have each other and the string. +Lily and Tom were playing in the living room. They liked to look at the photos on the wall. They saw photos of their family, their pets, and their friends. They also saw one photo that was unusual. It was a photo of a big green frog. + +"Look, Tom, a frog!" Lily said, pointing to the photo. + +"Wow, a frog!" Tom said, moving closer to the photo. "Where did it come from?" + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe Mom or Dad took it. They like to take photos of animals." + +"Can we touch it?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe we should ask first. It might be special." + +They decided to ask their mom, who was in the kitchen. They ran to the kitchen and found their mom making a cake. + +"Mom, mom, can we touch the frog photo?" Lily asked. + +"The frog photo?" Mom said, looking confused. "What frog photo?" + +"The frog photo in the living room," Tom said. "It's green and big and unusual." + +Mom smiled and followed them to the living room. She saw the photo they were talking about. + +"Oh, that photo," Mom said. "That's not a real frog. That's a toy frog. Your dad gave it to me as a joke. He put it on the seat of my car and took a photo of it. He thought it was funny." + +Lily and Tom laughed. They thought it was funny too. + +"Can we touch it?" Lily asked again. + +"Sure, you can touch it," Mom said. "But be gentle. It's still a photo." + +Lily and Tom touched the photo of the toy frog. They felt the smooth paper and the shiny glass. They liked the photo. They thought it was unusual and funny. They thanked their mom and went back to playing. They wondered what other photos their mom and dad had. +Lila and Ben are playing with their toy animals. They have a lion, a zebra, a giraffe and a snake. They pretend that the lion is chasing the zebra and the giraffe, and that the snake is hiding in the grass. + +"Roar!" says Lila, making the lion jump. "I'm hungry and I want to eat you!" + +"Help!" says Ben, moving the zebra and the giraffe away. "Run, run, run!" + +The snake sees the lion and thinks of a clever plan. He slithers out of the grass and wraps himself around the lion's tail. The lion feels something tickle his tail and turns around. + +"Who are you?" he asks the snake. + +"I'm a scale," says the snake. "I'm here to weigh you and tell you how big you are." + +The lion is curious and stops chasing the other animals. He wants to know how big he is. + +"Really?" he says. "How do you weigh me?" + +"Easy," says the snake. "You just have to stand still and let me squeeze you. The tighter I squeeze, the bigger you are." + +The lion agrees and stands still. The snake squeezes him harder and harder, making him feel uncomfortable. + +"Ouch!" says the lion. "That hurts! How big am I?" + +"You are very big," says the snake. "You are the biggest animal in the world!" + +The lion is happy and proud. He thinks he is the best. + +"Wow!" he says. "I'm the biggest animal in the world! Thank you, scale!" + +The snake smiles and lets go of the lion's tail. He realizes that he has tricked the lion and saved the other animals. + +"You're welcome," he says. "But you're not a scale. You're a snake!" + +The lion is surprised and angry. He looks at the snake and sees his fangs and his tongue. + +"What?" he says. "You're a snake? You lied to me! You're not a scale! You're a sneaky snake!" + +The snake laughs and slithers away. He joins the zebra and the giraffe, who are happy and grateful. + +"Thank you, snake!" they say. "You're very clever! You fooled the lion and saved us!" + +The lion is sad and ashamed. He realizes that he has been fooled and that he is not the biggest animal in the world. He walks away, feeling silly and small. +Ben was a sailor. He liked to sail on the big blue water with his boat. He had a map that showed him where to find a treasure. He wanted to complete his adventure and get the treasure. + +One day, he saw a big dark cloud in the sky. He heard a loud noise like a lion. He felt the wind blow hard on his face. He knew there was a storm coming. He was scared, but he did not give up. He said to himself, "I can do this. I am a brave sailor." + +He sailed faster and faster, following the map. He saw a small island with a palm tree. He knew that was where the treasure was. He smiled and said, "I made it. I am almost there." He anchored his boat and jumped on the sand. He ran to the palm tree and dug with his shovel. He found a big chest with a lock. He opened it with his key. He saw many shiny things inside. He said, "Wow, this is the treasure. I completed my adventure. I am a happy sailor." + +He took some of the shiny things and put them in his bag. He left the rest for someone else to find. He went back to his boat and sailed away. He looked at the sky and saw a rainbow. He felt the sun warm on his skin. He said, "The storm is gone. The water is calm. Everything is fine. I am a lucky sailor." He sang a song and went home. He showed his treasure to his friends and family. They were proud of him and happy for him. He said, "This was the best adventure ever. I am a great sailor." +Tom and Mia are young friends who like to play with boats. They have many boats of different colors and sizes. They like to sail them in the pond near their house. + +One day, they find a big boat in the shed. It is red and white and has a big sail. Tom and Mia want to try it, but they are not sure how to make it go. + +"Let's ask Dad," Tom says. "He knows about boats." + +They run to the house and find Dad in the kitchen. They show him the big boat and ask him if they can sail it. + +"Sure, you can," Dad says. "But you have to be careful. This boat is not like your other boats. It has a rope that you have to pull to make the sail go up and down. And you have to steer it with a stick that is called a rudder. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Mia nod, but they are not sure. Dad smiles and says, "Don't worry, I will show you. Come on, let's go to the pond." + +Dad leads them to the pond and helps them put the big boat in the water. He shows them how to pull the rope and move the rudder. He lets Tom and Mia take turns to sail the boat. They have a lot of fun and feel very proud. + +"Wow, this is so cool!" Tom says. + +"I love this boat!" Mia says. + +Dad watches them and smiles. He is happy to see his young friends enjoy sailing. He thinks they are very brave and smart. He hopes they will always love boats and the water. +Lila did not like morning. Morning was when she had to get up and go to school. She liked school, but she liked sleeping more. She wanted to stay in her warm bed and dream of fairies and dragons. + +But her mom came to her room and said, "Lila, it's time to get up. You have to get ready for school. Come on, sweetie, don't be grumpy." + +Lila sighed. She did not want to get up. She did not want to be grumpy, but she was. She rolled over and pulled the blanket over her head. + +Her mom smiled and said, "I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see it?" + +Lila peeked out from the blanket. She liked surprises. Maybe it was a new toy or a book or a dress. She said, "What is it?" + +Her mom said, "It's a new backpack. Look, it has your name on it and a picture of a unicorn. It's very original. No one else has one like it. Do you like it?" + +Lila gasped. She loved unicorns. She loved her name. She loved original things. She jumped out of bed and ran to her mom. She hugged the backpack and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you! It's the best backpack ever! I can't wait to show it to my friends at school!" + +Her mom hugged her back and said, "You're welcome, my love. I'm glad you like it. Now, let's get dressed and have some breakfast. It's going to be a great day." + +Lila nodded. She felt happy and excited. She did not mind morning anymore. She put on her clothes and her backpack and followed her mom downstairs. She thought, "Maybe morning is not so bad after all." +Ben and Mia were playing with their crayons. They liked to draw many things on the paper. Ben liked to use blue and green. Mia liked to use red and yellow. They shared their crayons and had fun. + +But then, Mia saw a white crayon. She had never used a white crayon before. She wanted to try it. She took it from the box and started to draw on the paper. But she could not see anything. The white crayon did not make any color on the paper. + +"Mia, why are you using the white crayon?" Ben asked. "It does not work. It is boring." + +"I want to use it. Maybe it will work on something else." Mia said. She looked around and saw Ben's shirt. It was white too. She had an idea. She drew on Ben's shirt with the white crayon. + +"Hey, stop that!" Ben shouted. "You are making my shirt dirty. Give me back the white crayon." + +"No, it is mine. I found it." Mia said. She held the white crayon tightly. + +Ben was angry. He tried to grab the white crayon from Mia. They pulled and pushed. The white crayon broke in half. They both dropped the pieces. + +They looked at each other. They felt sad. They had broken the white crayon. They had hurt each other. They had quit playing. + +They did not like the white crayon. It was bitter. It made them fight. They wished they had never seen it. + +They said sorry to each other. They hugged and made up. They threw away the white crayon. They picked up their other crayons. They started to draw again. They liked their other crayons. They were colorful. They made them happy. They did not quit playing. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they find a big tree in the park. The tree has no leaves. It is bald. + +"Look at the tree!" Tim says. "It is sad. It has no hair." + +Jen nods. She has an idea. "Let's make the tree happy. Let's give it some hair." + +"How?" Tim asks. + +Jen runs to the sandbox. She fills a bucket with sand. She runs back to the tree. She pours the sand on the tree. The sand falls like yellow hair. + +"Wow!" Tim says. "The tree has hair now. It looks funny." + +Jen smiles. She pours more sand on the tree. She makes a face with the sand. She gives the tree eyes, a nose and a mouth. + +"Hello, tree!" Jen says. "Do you like your hair?" + +The tree does not answer. But Tim and Jen think the tree is happy. They laugh and hug the tree. They play with the tree until it is time to go home. +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. + +Then they saw a small dog. He was shivering and looking for food. He had brown fur and a long tail. He came near the snowman and sniffed the carrot nose. + +"Hey, that's our snowman!" Ben shouted. "Go away, dog!" + +Lily felt sorry for the dog. She knelt down and petted his fur. He wagged his tail and licked her face. + +"Ben, he is cold and hungry. Can we share our snowman with him?" Lily asked. + +Ben frowned. He did not want to share his snowman. He liked the carrot nose and the rocks. He thought the dog would ruin his snowman. + +"No, he can find his own food. He is not our friend. He is a bad dog," Ben said. + +Lily shook her head. She thought Ben was being mean. She liked the dog. She thought he was a good dog. She wanted to be his friend. + +"Ben, he is not a bad dog. He is a good dog. He needs our help. Sharing is good. Being mean is bad," Lily said. + +She took the carrot nose from the snowman and gave it to the dog. He ate it happily and barked. He was grateful to Lily. + +Ben saw that the dog was happy. He saw that Lily was happy. He felt bad for being mean. He realized that sharing was good. He wanted to be happy too. + +He took one of the rocks from the snowman and gave it to the dog. He said, "I'm sorry, dog. You can have this rock. You can be our friend." + +The dog wagged his tail and licked Ben's face. He was happy to have a new friend. + +Lily smiled and hugged Ben. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. I love you." + +Ben smiled and hugged Lily. He said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a good sister. I love you too." + +They played with the dog in the snow. They made a new snowman with a stick nose and a leaf mouth. They were very happy. + +The end. + +Moral value: Sharing is good. Being mean is bad. Friendship is precious. +Lily and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big truck with many balloons. The balloons were red, blue, yellow, green and pink. They were very pretty. + +"Mom, can we have a balloon?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can each order one balloon. What color do you want?" Mom said. + +"I want a pink balloon!" Lily said. + +"I want a blue balloon!" Ben said. + +Mom gave some money to the man in the truck. He gave Lily a pink balloon and Ben a blue balloon. They said thank you and smiled. + +Lily and Ben ran to the playground with their balloons. They played on the slide, the swing and the seesaw. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, a strong wind came and blew their balloons away. Lily and Ben were very sad. They cried and ran to Mom. + +"Mom, our balloons are gone!" Lily said. + +"Mom, the wind took them!" Ben said. + +Mom hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. Sometimes things happen that we can't control. But you still have each other and me. And we can order new balloons another day." + +Lily and Ben wiped their tears and nodded. They still felt sad, but they also felt loved. They decided to go home and have some cookies and milk. Mom said they were very good and clean children. They said they loved Mom and gave her a big kiss. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play dress-up with their mom's clothes. They have a big box of hats, scarves, shirts, skirts, and shoes. They can make many funny outfits. + +One day, they find a new dress in the box. It is red and white, with a zigzag pattern. Anna likes it very much. She wants to wear it. She puts it on and looks in the mirror. She says, "I look pretty in this dress. It is my favorite." + +Ben sees the dress and likes it too. He wants to wear it. He says, "No, it is my favorite. Let me wear it." He tries to take it from Anna. Anna holds on to it. She says, "No, it is mine. You can wear something else." + +They start to pull the dress. They are both strong. The dress starts to rip. They hear a loud sound. They stop and look. The dress is torn in half. They are both sad. They say, "Oh no, we broke the dress. Mom will be mad." + +They hear mom coming. They hide the dress under the bed. They put on other clothes. They act like nothing happened. Mom comes in and says, "Hello, my sweeties. Are you having fun?" They say, "Yes, mom. We are having fun." They hope mom will not find the dress. They feel sorry for what they did. They decide to share their clothes next time. +Lily and Ben liked to play outside. They liked to run and jump and make noise. One day, they saw big dark clouds in the sky. They heard loud thunder that made them jump. They felt rain drops on their faces. + +"Let's go inside!" Lily said. "We can play with our toys!" + +"OK!" Ben said. They ran to the house and set their shoes by the door. They went to their room and found their favorite toys. Lily had a doll and Ben had a truck. They played on the floor and made stories. + +They heard more thunder and saw flashes of light. They were not scared. They were happy. They liked to play inside when it rained. They liked to be with each other. They hugged their toys and smiled. They had fun. +Lily and her mom were going to the zoo on the subway. Lily liked the subway because it was fast and loud and had many colors. But today, the subway was very full of people. Lily and her mom had to squeeze in and find a seat. Lily felt scared and hot. + +Lily saw a big window on the subway. She wanted to see the outside. She tried to reach the window, but she could not. She asked her mom to lift her up, but her mom said no. Her mom said it was not safe to stand up on the subway. Lily felt angry and sad. + +Lily saw a button next to the window. The button said "open". Lily thought the button would open the window. She wanted to feel the air and see the sky. She reached for the button, but her mom stopped her. Her mom said the button was not for the window. The button was for the door. The door only opened when the subway stopped. Lily did not understand. She struggled to push the button. She cried and kicked. + +The subway stopped at the next station. The door opened. Lily saw a lot of people get off and on the subway. She saw a man with a big hat and a woman with a small dog. She saw a boy with a balloon and a girl with a book. She saw many things that made her curious and happy. She forgot about the window and the button. She smiled and hugged her mom. Her mom smiled and hugged her back. They were ready to go to the zoo. +Lila and her mom were going to the park. They had to cross a big road with many cars. The cars made loud noises and bright lights. Lila was scared of the cars. + +"Mom, can we hold hands?" Lila asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. We have to wait for the green man to blink. He tells us when it is safe to cross," mom said. + +Lila looked at the pole with the green man and the red man. The red man was on and the green man was off. The cars kept moving on the road. Lila wondered when the green man would blink. + +"Look, Lila, the green man is blinking now. That means we can go. But we have to be quick and careful. Follow me," mom said. + +Lila and her mom held hands and walked across the road. Lila saw a friendly dog on the other side. The dog wagged its tail and licked Lila's face. Lila giggled and petted the dog. + +"Hello, doggy. You are so nice. What is your name?" Lila asked. + +The dog barked and wagged its tail more. A lady came and smiled at Lila and her mom. + +"Hi, I'm Anna. This is my dog, Spot. He likes to play with children. Do you want to play with him?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, please. I love dogs. Can we go to the park with you?" Lila asked. + +"Sure, we can. The park is just around the corner. Come on, Spot. Let's go with our new friends," Anna said. + +Lila and her mom followed Anna and Spot to the park. They had fun playing with the dog and the swings and the slide. Lila was happy. She forgot about the scary traffic. She made a new friend. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. Sometimes they play with cars, sometimes they play with dolls. They have a lot of fun. + +One day, they find a big box in the garage. They want to see what is inside. They try to open the box, but it is too heavy. They struggle to lift the lid, but they cannot. They push and pull, but they cannot. + +They hear their mom call them. "Anna, Ben, come here. It is time for lunch." They run to the kitchen. They see their mom and dad and their baby brother. They are a family. They love each other. + +They tell their mom and dad about the box. They ask them to help them open it. Their mom and dad smile. They say, "OK, let's go see the box. Maybe we can open it together. We are a strong family. We can do anything." + +They go back to the garage. They all hold the lid and lift it. They see a lot of old things inside. They see books and clothes and toys and pictures. They are happy. They thank their mom and dad. They say, "You are the best. You are strong. You help us." Their mom and dad hug them. They say, "You are the best. You are strong. You help us too." They laugh and smile. They are a family. They have a lot of fun. +Lily liked to play with her mom's makeup. She liked to put it on her face and pretend she was a princess. But she knew she had to be careful and not make a mess. Her mom always told her to ask before she used her makeup and to put it back where it belonged. + +One day, Lily saw a new box of makeup on her mom's dresser. It had shiny colors and sparkles. Lily wanted to try it. She did not ask her mom. She took the box and went to her room. She opened it and started to put the makeup on her face. She felt very pretty. + +But then she heard her mom's voice. "Lily, what are you doing?" Her mom came into her room and saw the makeup. She was very angry. "Lily, this is my special makeup! It was a gift from your dad! How could you be so rude and take it without asking? Look at the mess you made! You ruined it!" + +Lily felt very bad. She did not mean to be rude or make a mess. She just wanted to play. She started to weep. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry. I just wanted to be a princess." + +Her mom looked at her and felt sorry too. She hugged her and said, "I know, sweetie. I know. But you have to respect other people's things. And you have to be honest and ask for permission. You can't just take what you want. That's not how princesses behave." + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand, mom. I'm sorry. Can you forgive me?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course I can, Lily. I love you. But you have to promise me you won't do it again. And you have to help me clean up this mess." + +Lily agreed and said, "I promise, mom. I love you too. And I'll help you clean up." + +They hugged and kissed and went to clean up the makeup. Lily learned her lesson. She never took her mom's makeup again without asking. And she always put it back where it belonged. She was a good princess. +Lila and Ben are friends who like to make art. They have a big paper and many colors. They want to make a print with a spin. They put some color on a plate and dip a round thing in it. Then they put the round thing on the paper and spin it fast. It makes a nice shape on the paper. + +"Wow, that looks fun!" says Ben. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, you can try," says Lila. "But you have to be careful. Don't spin too hard or the round thing will fly away." + +Ben nods and takes the round thing. He dips it in another color and puts it on the paper. But he spins it too hard and the round thing flies away. It lands on the wall and makes a big mess. + +"Oh no!" says Ben. "I'm sorry, Lila. I ruined your print and your wall." + +Lila is not happy. She is angry and sad. She says, "Ben, you didn't listen to me. You have to be careful when you spin. Now we have to clean up the mess and start over." + +Ben feels bad. He says, "I'm sorry, Lila. You are right. I should have listened to you. Can we still be friends?" + +Lila thinks for a moment. She says, "Yes, we can still be friends. But you have to help me clean up and make a new print. And next time, you have to listen and spin gently." + +Ben agrees and they hug. They clean up the mess and make a new print. They spin gently and make beautiful shapes. They are happy and proud of their print. They learn that spinning is fun, but they have to be careful and listen to their friends. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your friends and be careful when you spin. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with sticks in the park. They made swords, drums, and bridges with the sticks. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, they found a big stick that was shiny and smooth. They both wanted to have it. They pulled and pulled on the stick, but it did not break. They started to yell at each other. + +"Give me the stick! It is mine!" Tim said. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Sam said. + +They were very angry and sad. They did not want to share the stick. They did not want to play with each other. They decided to part and go home. + +They walked away from the park, each holding one end of the stick. They felt miserable. They missed their friend. They wished they could play together again. + +They looked back at each other and saw that they were both unhappy. They realized that the stick was not worth losing their friend. They smiled and ran back to each other. + +"Sorry, Tim. I was mean. You can have the stick." Sam said. + +"Sorry, Sam. I was mean too. You can have the stick." Tim said. + +They hugged and said they were sorry. They decided to share the stick and play with it together. They were happy again. They learned that friendship is more important than a stick. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But it was getting cold and dark. Sara's mom came to pick them up. + +"Sara, Tom, it's time to go home. Put on your sweaters, please," Sara's mom said. + +Sara and Tom did not want to go home. They wanted to play more. + +"But mom, we are having fun. Can we stay a little longer?" Sara asked. + +"No, sweetie, it's too late. You can play again tomorrow. Come on, let's go," Sara's mom said. + +Sara and Tom put on their sweaters. They were blue and warm. Sara's mom held their hands and walked to the car. + +"Mom, can we listen to some music in the car?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, honey, what do you want to hear?" Sara's mom asked. + +"I want to hear the song about the duck and the lemonade," Tom said. + +"Me too, me too," Sara said. + +Sara's mom smiled and turned on the radio. She found the song that Tom and Sara liked. They sang along and laughed. + +"Quack, quack, quack, I'm a duck. I like to drink lemonade. Quack, quack, quack, it's so yummy. It makes me happy every day," they sang. + +Sara's mom looked at them and felt happy too. She shut the car door and drove home. She thought they were fine. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were animals. Tom was a lion and Lily was a rabbit. They ran and jumped and roared and hopped. + +"Let's have a snack," Lily said. She saw some celery in the vegetable patch. She picked a long green stick and bit it. It was crunchy and fresh. "Yum, yum, yum," she said. + +Tom saw the celery too. He wanted to try it. He took a big bite and made a face. It was bitter and stringy. "Yuck, yuck, yuck," he said. He spit it out and threw it away. + +Lily laughed. "You don't like celery, Tom? It's good for you. It makes you strong and healthy." + +Tom shook his head. "No, I don't like celery, Lily. It's bad for me. It makes me sick and unhappy." + +Lily shrugged. "Well, you can have something else. How about a banana or an apple?" + +Tom nodded. "Yes, I like bananas and apples. They are sweet and juicy." + +They went to the fruit basket and picked their favorite fruits. They lay on the grass and ate them. They felt full and satisfied. + +But then they felt something else. They felt uncomfortable. They felt something poking and tickling their backs. They looked behind them and saw the celery they had thrown away. It had landed on their spot and was now under them. + +"Ow, ow, ow," they said. They jumped up and brushed off the celery. They moved to another spot and lay down again. + +They decided to never eat celery again. They decided to only eat fruits. They decided to be careful where they lay. They decided to keep playing and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends found some equipment in the park. They played on the swings and the slide. Timmy noticed that the slide was wet and slippery, so he warned his friends to be careful so they wouldn't fall and get hurt. + +After playing for a while, Timmy's friends wanted to go home. Timmy said goodbye and went back to the slide. He saw that someone had left a toy car on the top of the slide. Timmy knew it wasn't his, so he decided to leave it there in case the owner came back to look for it. He didn't want to lie and say it was his. + +Timmy walked home feeling happy that he had been a good friend and made sure everyone was safe while they played. He thought about the toy car on the slide and hoped the owner would come back soon to find it. The sun was setting and the air was mild. Timmy was tired from playing but he felt proud of himself for doing the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on the subway with her mom to visit her grandma. One day, while they were on the subway, Lily saw a man who looked worried. She asked her mom, "Why is that man sad?" + +"I don't know, Lily," her mom replied. + +Suddenly, the man slapped his hand on the subway pole and shouted, "I lost my phone!" + +Lily's mom told her to stay close and not to talk to strangers. But Lily wanted to help the man. She walked up to him and said, "Don't worry, we'll help you find your phone." + +Together, they searched the subway car and found the man's phone under a seat. The man was so happy and thanked Lily for her help. Lily felt proud of herself for helping someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with clay. She would make all sorts of things like animals, flowers and even cupcakes. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. + +"Wow, Lily! Your clay creations are perfect!" Timmy exclaimed. + +"Thank you, Timmy! I like to organize my clay so I can make the perfect things," Lily replied. + +Timmy watched as Lily organized her clay by color and size. "Can I help you organize?" Timmy asked. + +"Of course! We can make even more perfect things together," Lily said with a smile. + +So, Lily and Timmy spent the afternoon organizing and creating perfect clay creations. They made a whole zoo of animals and a field of flowers. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to her friend's house to play. Her friend, Sarah, invited her to come inside and play with her toys. Lily was very happy and said, "Yes, I want to play with you!" + +While they were playing, Lily accidentally fell and hurt herself. She cried and Sarah's mom came to help. She got a stitch and felt better. But then, Sarah's little brother came and took Lily's favorite doll. Lily got upset and said, "That's my doll! Give it back!" Sarah's brother didn't want to give it back and they started to argue. + +Sarah's mom came and said, "It's not nice to take someone's toy without asking. Please give it back to Lily." He gave the doll back and they all played together happily. After playing for a while, Sarah's mom brought them some hot chocolate and cookies. They all enjoyed the treats and had a great time together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her purple toy unicorn. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help clean the attic. "Can I bring my unicorn with me?" Lily asked. "Of course, you can," her mom replied. + +When they got to the attic, Lily saw a big box. She tried to lift it, but it was too heavy. "I'm struggling," she said. "Let me help you," her mom said. Together they lifted the box and put it in a corner. + +After they finished cleaning, Lily's mom said, "See, when we work together, we can do anything. That's the moral of the story, sweetie." Lily smiled and hugged her mom, holding her purple unicorn tight. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to dance. She would twirl and spin around her room all day long. One day, she went to a dance party with her friends. They all danced together and had so much fun. + +Lily had pretty pink shoes with sparkly toes, and her friends were jealous of them. They all wanted shoes just like Lily's. But Lily didn't mind, she just kept dancing and having fun. + +At the end of the party, Lily's mom picked her up and asked her how the party was. Lily smiled and said, "I danced and my friends were jealous of my sparkly toe shoes!" And her mom smiled back, happy that her little girl had so much fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweety. Tweety lived upstairs in a tree. One day, Tweety was flying and trying to balance on a branch. But Tweety was not very wise and fell off the branch. + +Tweety was okay, but a little bit scared. Tweety decided to be more careful and balance better next time. Tweety also decided to ask the wise owl who lived nearby for advice on how to balance better. + +The wise owl told Tweety to practice balancing every day and to start with small things, like balancing on one foot. Tweety listened to the wise owl and practiced every day. Soon, Tweety was the best balancer in the tree and felt very proud. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. It was very cold outside, and the ground was icy. Lily slipped and fell down. She hurt her knee. + +Lily's friends saw her fall. "Are you okay, Lily?" they asked. "No, I hurt my knee," Lily replied. Her friends helped her up and they searched for a band-aid. They looked in their pockets and in their backpacks, but they couldn't find one. + +Then, one of Lily's friends remembered that her mom had some band-aids in the kitchen. They ran to the house and searched for the band-aids. They found them in a drawer near the sink. Lily's friend put the band-aid on Lily's knee, and they all went back outside to play. They had a lot of fun, but they were careful not to slip on the icy ground again. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Benny. One day, Benny went to visit his friend, a little bird named Polly. + +Polly said, "Benny, I have a surprise for you! Do you want to guess what it is?" + +Benny guessed, "Is it a carrot?" + +Polly laughed and said, "No, it's not a carrot. It's something grown-up." + +Benny was curious and asked, "Is it wine?" + +Polly was surprised and said, "Yes, it is wine! How did you guess?" + +Benny smiled and said, "My mommy drinks wine sometimes. Can I try some?" + +Polly shook her head and said, "No, Benny. Wine is only for grown-ups. You can have carrot juice instead." + +Benny was disappointed but he still had fun playing with Polly. He learned that some things are only for grown-ups and he should always ask before trying something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to make pasta with her mom. They would mix flour and eggs together and then roll it out flat. Then they would cut it into little pieces and put it in a big pot of boiling water. The water was so deep that Lily couldn't see the bottom! After a few minutes, the pasta was ready and they would put sauce on it. It was yummy! Lily loved spending time with her mom and making pasta together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily's mom bought a beautiful vase to put on the shelf. It was very pretty and shiny. + +Lily loved to look at the vase, but one day she accidentally knocked it over and it broke into many pieces. She was very sad because it was her mom's favorite vase. + +But then, Lily's dad came home and saw the broken vase. He told Lily not to worry because he knew how to restore it. He carefully glued all the pieces back together and it looked incredible! Lily was so happy that her dad could fix the vase and make it beautiful again. From that day on, Lily was extra careful around the vase and never let it break again. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy was playing in his backyard. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was a helicopter! Timmy was so excited because he had never seen a helicopter before. + +But then, Timmy noticed that the helicopter was flying very low and making a lot of noise. It was scaring his dog, Max. Max was barking and trying to run away. + +Timmy knew he had to be patient and wait for the helicopter to go away. He sat with Max and petted him until the helicopter finally flew away. Max was happy again and Timmy felt proud of himself for being a good friend to his dog. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but one day she got bored. She looked around her room and didn't see anything fun to do. Suddenly, she saw a candle on her dresser. She lit it with a match and watched the flame burn. + +Lily thought it was so pretty, but her mommy told her not to touch it because it was hot and could burn her. Lily understood and decided to find something else to do. She looked at her toys again and realized that they were very valuable to her. + +She hugged her favorite teddy bear and decided to play tea party with him. Lily poured imaginary tea and gave her teddy bear a cookie. She was happy again and forgot all about the boring feeling she had before. From then on, Lily knew that her toys had a lot of value and she didn't need to burn anything to have fun. +One day, Timmy and his friend Billy were playing in the park. They were having fun on the swings and the slide. Suddenly, Timmy said, "I need to go home now. I want to take a shower before dinner." + +Billy asked, "What's a shower?" + +Timmy explained, "It's like rain, but inside. You stand under it and water falls on you to clean you." + +Billy said, "That sounds crazy! Can I come over and discover what it's like?" + +Timmy said, "Sure, my mom won't mind. Let's go!" + +At Timmy's house, Billy saw the shower and was amazed. He said, "This is crazy! I want one in my house too!" + +Timmy laughed and said, "Maybe your mom and dad can discover it too and get one for you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, his mom came in and said, "Timmy, I have some news for you. We have a new neighbor moving in next door." + +Timmy was curious and asked, "Who is our new neighbor?" + +His mom replied, "I don't know yet, but we should go over and introduce ourselves to them." + +So, Timmy and his mom went next door and met their new neighbor, Mrs. Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was very nice and had an original idea. She suggested that they all have a neighborhood picnic so they could get to know each other better. + +Timmy thought it was a great idea and said, "I like picnics! Can we have one with all our friends too?" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Timmy. It's always nice to make new friends and have fun together." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be friendly and welcoming to new people in our lives, and that sometimes an original idea can bring people together and create new friendships. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big heart and loved to help her mommy. One day, her mommy asked her to feed the cat. Lily was happy to help and poured some food in the cat's bowl. + +After that, her mommy asked her to tidy up her toys. Lily didn't like to tidy up, but she knew it was important to keep the house clean. She picked up all her toys and put them in the toy box. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy took her to the park. They saw some ducks swimming in the pond. Lily wanted to feed them, so her mommy gave her some bread. Lily broke the bread into small pieces and threw them to the ducks. They were very happy and quacked loudly. Lily felt happy too, knowing she had helped feed the ducks. +Once upon a time, there was a wise owl who lived in a tree. One day, a little girl came to visit the owl. "Hello, Mr. Owl! Can I see your object collection?" asked the girl. + +"Welcome, little girl! Of course, you can see my objects," replied the owl. The owl showed the girl his collection of shiny rocks and colorful feathers. + +The little girl was so happy to see the owl's objects. "Thank you for showing me your things, Mr. Owl. You are so wise!" she said. + +The owl smiled and said, "It was my pleasure. You are always welcome to come and see my objects anytime you like." And from that day on, the little girl visited the wise owl and his object collection often. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and daddy who had a new baby. The baby was very small and cute. The mommy and daddy loved the infant very much. + +One day, the mommy and daddy wanted to make a special room for the baby. They asked their friend who was very good at making things to help them design the room. + +The friend was very good at making things and made a graceful crib for the baby to sleep in. The mommy and daddy were very happy with the room and the baby loved the new crib. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. It was winter and the snow was everywhere. Timmy loved to play outside, but it was too cold to go out. So he peeked outside the window to see if there was anyone playing outside. + +Timmy saw his friend Billy outside, but he was all alone. Timmy felt kind and wanted to play with Billy. So he put on his warm coat, hat and mittens and went outside to play. + +"Hey Billy, do you want to build a snowman with me?" asked Timmy. + +"Yes, please!" said Billy. + +So Timmy and Billy built a big snowman together. They had so much fun in the winter snow. They laughed and played until it was time to go inside. Timmy was happy he was kind to Billy and had a great time playing in the snow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around with her dog, Max. One day, Lily saw her friend Sarah playing with a shiny new toy. Lily wished she had a toy like that too. + +Lily asked Sarah, "Where did you get that toy?" + +Sarah said, "My mommy bought it for me. She paid for it at the store." + +Lily asked her mommy if she could have a toy like Sarah's. Her mommy said, "We don't have enough money to buy a toy right now, but maybe we can save up and buy one later." + +Lily was sad, but she knew her mommy was right. She decided to play with Max instead. Suddenly, a nosy squirrel came up to them and started chattering away. Lily and Max laughed and chased the squirrel around the yard. Lily realized that having fun with her dog was just as good as having a new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with bubbles. One day, she blew a big bubble and watched it float up high in the sky. She tried to catch it but it was too high. + +Lily decided to skip around the garden instead. She skipped and skipped until she got tired. Then she saw her cat, Mittens, sleeping in a tight ball. Lily snuggled up to Mittens and fell asleep too. + +When she woke up, the sun was setting and the sky was full of beautiful colors. Lily looked up and saw a bubble floating towards her. She reached out and caught it in her hand. The bubble was tight and shiny. Lily was so happy that she skipped all the way back to her house with the bubble in her hand. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a green eraser that she loved very much. One day, Lily was playing with her eraser and accidentally broke it. She felt sad and weak. + +Lily's mom noticed her sadness and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the broken eraser. Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can fix it. Let's fold a piece of paper and put it inside the eraser. That will make it strong again." + +Lily and her mom folded the paper and put it inside the eraser. It worked! The eraser was fixed and Lily was happy again. "Thank you, Mommy. You're the best!" Lily said. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She wanted to make a yummy cake for her mommy's birthday. So, she went to the kitchen to prepare the cake. She mixed the flour, eggs, and sugar together. Then she put the cake in the oven to bake. + +While waiting for the cake to bake, Lily decided to comb her hair. She wanted to look pretty for her mommy's birthday party. But, when she finished combing her hair, she noticed smoke coming from the oven. The cake had burned and there was no time to make another one. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't give her mommy a yummy cake. But, her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. The best gift you could give me is your love." Lily smiled and felt happy knowing that her mommy loved her no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink cocoa every day. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. But there was a boy who was being rude to her. He took her toys and ran away. + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She went home and told her mom about the boy. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can study how to handle rude people." Lily was curious and asked, "What does study mean?" Her mom explained that it means to learn and practice something. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park with her friends. The boy came back and tried to take her toys again. But this time, Lily remembered what her mom taught her. She stood up to the boy and said, "That's not nice. Please give me back my toys." The boy was surprised and gave her back her toys. Lily felt proud of herself and happy to have learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a pink gate. It was very pretty. She wanted to see what was behind the gate. + +Lily tried to open the gate, but it was too heavy. She couldn't lift it up. She was sad. Then, her mom came outside and saw her. She asked Lily what was wrong. Lily told her about the gate. + +Her mom lifted the gate for her. Behind the gate, there was a beautiful garden. Lily was so happy. She ran around and played in the garden. She loved her backyard even more now. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat bear named Benny. Benny loved to eat honey all day long. One day, Benny found a bag full of honey. He was so happy that he hugged the bag tightly. + +Suddenly, a little rabbit named Rosie came along. She saw Benny hugging the bag and asked, "What's in the bag, Benny?" + +"It's honey!" Benny replied. + +Rosie said, "Can I have some honey, please?" + +Benny thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, I will release the bag and you can have some honey too." + +Benny released the bag and they both enjoyed the sweet honey together. From that day on, Benny and Rosie became good friends and shared everything they found. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the park with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing on the swings when they saw a man with a unique tool. + +"What is that?" asked Timmy. + +"It's a hammer," said the man. + +"What does it do?" asked Timmy. + +"It helps me build things," said the man. + +Timmy and his friends were curious and asked the man if they could help him build something. The man said yes and they all started building a treehouse. But then, they realized they didn't have enough wood. Timmy suggested they swing on the swings to see if they could find any more wood. They swung and swung until they found a big pile of wood. + +With the help of the man's unique tool, they built the most amazing treehouse ever. But then, they realized they had to share it with all their friends. They argued about who should get to use the treehouse first, but then they decided to take turns. They all played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her new ball. She would run and jump and catch it, but one day she accidentally threw it too high and it landed in her neighbor's yard. + +Lily went to ask her neighbor if she could get her ball back, but the neighbor was very mean and said she wouldn't give it back. Lily's mom told her to be polite and ask again, but the neighbor still refused. + +Lily didn't give up though, she insisted that the ball was hers and she deserved to have it back. Finally, the neighbor gave in and returned the ball to Lily. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to be careful when playing near the neighbor's yard. She learned that it's important to be kind and respectful, even when others aren't. And she also learned that sometimes, insisting on what's right can lead to a happy ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max had a fluffy tail that wagged all the time. One day, Max was playing in the park when he saw a squirrel. Max got very excited and started to chase the squirrel. Suddenly, Max tripped and fell down. + +Max hurt his paw and started to cry. A little girl named Lily saw Max and asked, "Are you okay?" Max said, "No, I hurt my paw." Lily said, "Don't worry, I will be careful and help you." + +Lily gently picked up Max and carried him to her mom. Her mom looked at Max's paw and put a bandage on it. Max felt much better and thanked Lily and her mom. From that day on, Max was careful when he saw squirrels and never fell down again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy had a furry tail and loved to play outside. One day, Fluffy was jogging around the neighborhood when he saw a big, scary dog. Fluffy was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +Fluffy saw a mailbox nearby and quickly ran behind it to hide. The dog sniffed around but couldn't find Fluffy. Fluffy was safe behind the mailbox. + +But then, Fluffy realized that he was stuck behind the mailbox. He tried to wiggle out but his furry tail was stuck. Fluffy was very sad and scared. + +Just then, a kind girl came by and saw Fluffy. She helped Fluffy get unstuck and carried him home safely. Fluffy was very happy and grateful to the girl. He learned that it's important to be careful when jogging and to always watch out for scary dogs. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to watch movies with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the store to buy some candy. Lily picked out a sweet lollipop. + +When they got home, they put on a movie. During the movie, Lily's daddy asked her a question. "What's your favorite color?" he asked. Lily thought for a moment and then answered, "Pink!" + +After the movie was over, Lily and her family went to bed. Lily dreamed about sweet candy and watching movies with her mommy and daddy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and keep them organized in her room. One day, Lily's mom gave her a sunflower seed to plant in her garden. Lily was so excited to watch it grow! + +Every day, Lily would water the seed and keep the soil nice and organized around it. After a few weeks, the sunflower grew taller and taller. It had a big yellow head with lots of seeds inside. Lily was so proud of her sunflower and she kept it in a special vase in her room to show her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big statue in a park. The statue was very proud because it was so tall and shiny. Many people came to see the statue and take pictures with it. + +One day, a group of friends came to the park. They saw the statue and started to discuss it. They talked about how big it was and how shiny it looked. They also talked about how proud the statue must feel. + +Suddenly, one of the friends had an idea. They decided to climb up the statue and take a picture from the top. They carefully climbed up and took the picture. When they came down, they showed the picture to the other friends and they all smiled and laughed. + +From that day on, the group of friends would always come to the park and discuss the statue. They loved spending time together and making new memories with the proud statue. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max lived in a big field with his friends. One day, Max saw a big maze. He wanted to explore it, but his friends warned him that it was dangerous. Max didn't listen and went into the maze anyway. + +As Max went deeper into the maze, he got lost. He couldn't find his way out. He was scared and started to cry. Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was a wise old owl. The owl told Max that he needed to be obedient and listen to his friends. He also told Max to keep going straight and he would find his way out of the maze. + +Max listened to the owl and followed his advice. He kept going straight and finally found his way out of the maze. He was so happy to be out and promised to always listen to his friends and be obedient. From that day on, Max kept his promise and never went into the maze again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had an impressive bedroom with a big bed and lots of toys. One night, Timmy was playing with his favorite toy, a toy car. He was having so much fun that he didn't want to go to bed. + +His mom came in and said, "Timmy, it's time for bed. You need to go to sleep now." + +Timmy didn't want to go to bed, so he twisted and turned in his bed. He said to his mom, "I don't want to go to bed. I want to play with my toy car." + +But his mom said, "No, Timmy. It's time for bed. You can play with your toy car tomorrow." + +Timmy was sad, but he went to sleep anyway. But during the night, his toy car fell off the shelf and onto the floor. It made a loud noise and woke Timmy up. He was scared and didn't know what to do. + +He got out of bed to pick up his toy car, but he tripped and fell. He hit his head on the floor and got hurt. His mom came in and saw what happened. She took him to the hospital, but it was too late. Timmy didn't make it. +Once upon a time, there was a raven. The raven was black and had shiny feathers. One day, the raven flew to a garden. In the garden, the raven saw a charming flower. The flower was pink and smelled nice. The raven wanted to show the flower to its friends. So, the raven flew back to its nest and told its friends about the charming flower. The friends were happy to see the flower and thanked the raven for showing it to them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch cartoons on TV. One day, she saw an ugly monster in her cartoon. The monster scared her very much. + +But then, the cartoon characters started to sing a happy song. The song made Lily feel better. She started to sing along too. Suddenly, the ugly monster didn't seem so scary anymore. + +From that day on, Lily loved to sing along with the cartoons. She even started to make up her own songs. And whenever she saw an ugly monster in a cartoon, she just sang a happy song and wasn't scared anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a pilot named Timmy. Timmy loved to fly his plane high up in the sky. One day, Timmy was flying his plane when he saw a big, dark cloud. He knew he had to fly around it, but he wasn't sure which way to go. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice on his radio. It was his friend, Sally. Sally said, "Hey Timmy, I see you're in a bit of a pickle. Let me help you out. Just stir your plane to the left and you'll be okay." + +Timmy did what Sally said and he flew around the cloud safely. He was so happy and lively that he started to sing a song. "Thank you, Sally! You're the best!" + +From that day on, Timmy knew that he could always count on his friends to help him out when he needed it. And he continued to fly his plane high up in the sky, stirring it left and right, and singing lively songs all along the way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play with her friends. They ran around and played tag, but then Lily stumbled and fell down. She scraped her knee and started to cry. + +Her friends tried to make her feel better by showing her a cricket they found. It was a little bug with wings and long legs. Lily was fascinated by the cricket and forgot about her scraped knee. She watched as the cricket hopped around in the grass. + +Suddenly, Lily noticed that the cricket was purple! She had never seen a purple cricket before. She called her friends over to see the purple cricket too. They all looked at it in amazement and then decided to catch it and keep it as a pet. + +From that day on, Lily and her friends took care of the purple cricket and played with it every day. Lily's knee healed quickly and she was happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big, bad wolf in the forest. He was very hungry and wanted to eat something yummy. He saw a little girl walking by and he felt eager to eat her. So, he went to her and said, "Hello little girl, where are you going?" + +The little girl said, "I am going to my grandma's house. She is sick and I am bringing her some food." + +The wolf thought, "Hmm, maybe I can eat both of them." So, he said to the little girl, "Can you tell me where your grandma lives?" + +The little girl didn't know the wolf was bad, so she talked to him and told him where her grandma lived. But, luckily, a hunter came by and scared the wolf away. The little girl and her grandma were safe and happy. They talked about the scary wolf and how they would be careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max was always hungry and loved to eat cheese. One day, he found a big piece of cheese in a trap. Max was happy and started eating the cheese. But suddenly, he heard a sharp noise and got scared. He realized he was caught in the trap! + +Max tried to escape, but he couldn't. He was stuck and couldn't move. He was afraid that he would never be available to eat cheese again. Just then, he heard a little girl's voice. She had been looking for her missing cat and found Max instead. She saw that Max was stuck and needed help. + +The little girl carefully freed Max from the trap and let him go. Max was so grateful to the little girl and promised to never eat cheese from a trap again. From that day on, Max only ate cheese that was available to him without any danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. He never helped his mom or dad with anything. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys, but he didn't want to. He just sat there with a frown on his face. + +Later on, Timmy went outside and saw a sign that said "Help Wanted". He thought it would be fun to have a job, so he went inside to ask about it. But the man at the desk told him that the job was too heavy for a little boy like him. + +Timmy went back home feeling sad. He realized that he should have helped his mom and dad when they asked him to. From that day on, Timmy started to help out more around the house. He learned that it's important to be helpful and not just play with toys all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute puppy named Max. One day, Lily and Max went to the park to play. Max was so happy and ran around the grass. Suddenly, another dog came and tried to take Max's toy. Max got angry and barked at the other dog. + +Lily said to Max, "Don't be angry, it's okay. Let's share the toy with the other dog." Max didn't want to share, but Lily pushed the toy towards the other dog. The other dog was happy and played with Max and Lily. They all had fun together. + +After playing, Lily and Max went home. Max was tired and fell asleep on Lily's lap. Lily said, "I love you, Max. You're my best friend." Max wagged his tail and licked Lily's face. They both fell asleep happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write, but sometimes she made mistakes. Whenever she made a mistake, she would use her eraser to fix it. + +One day, Lily was drawing a picture of her family when she accidentally drew her mom's hair too big. She tried to fix it with her eraser, but it wouldn't work. She pulled and pulled, but the eraser wouldn't budge. + +Lily's mom saw her struggling and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" Lily replied, "I'm confused. My eraser won't come off." Her mom smiled and gently pulled the eraser off the pencil. "There you go, all fixed," she said. Lily was so happy that she gave her mom a big hug. From then on, Lily knew that if she ever got confused, she could always ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, while she was playing, she saw a ghost. The ghost was white and see-through, and it scared her. + +Lily ran inside to her mom and said, "Mommy, I saw a ghost outside!" + +Her mom replied, "Don't be afraid, Lily. Ghosts are just spirits. They can't hurt you." + +Lily didn't know what a spirit was, so she asked her mom. Her mom explained that a spirit is like a ghost, but it's not scary. + +Lily went back outside and saw the ghost again. This time, she didn't run away. She stared at the ghost and realized that it wasn't scary at all. She was just ignorant before. + +From that day on, Lily wasn't afraid of ghosts or spirits anymore. She knew that they were just part of the world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, especially her favorite novel about a princess. One day, Lily found a shiny red apple on the ground. She picked it up and took a big bite, but then she noticed that the inside was starting to rot. Lily knew that eating a rotten apple could make her sick, so she threw it away. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They saw a cute little bug crawling on the ground. Lily's friend wanted to squish it, but Lily knew that bugs are harmless and important for the environment. She gently picked up the bug and put it on a leaf, watching as it crawled away. + +As the sun started to set, Lily went back home and curled up with her novel. She was happy to have had a fun and safe day, and she couldn't wait to see what adventures the princess would have next. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers, especially poppies. One day, she went to the garden to pick some poppies. She saw a peaceful butterfly on a flower. "Hello, butterfly! Do you want to come with me?" Lily asked. + +The butterfly said, "Yes, I want to come with you, but I can't attach myself to you. I need to stay here and drink nectar from the flowers." Lily felt sad. She wanted the butterfly to come with her. + +Suddenly, a big bee came and started buzzing around the flowers. The butterfly got scared and flew away. Lily felt even sadder. Then, the bee flew towards Lily and she got scared too. But the bee didn't sting her. It just wanted to say hello. "Hello, little girl. Don't be afraid. I won't hurt you," the bee said. + +Lily felt happy again. She picked some poppies and went back home with the bee. She put the poppies in a vase and the bee sat on one of the flowers. "Look, Mommy! I made a new friend," Lily said. Her mommy smiled and said, "That's wonderful, dear. You can be friends with anyone, even a bee." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved pizza more than anything in the world. One day, Timmy's mom brought home a pizza for dinner. Timmy was so excited to eat it, but when he took a bite, he realized it was hard and not soft like he liked it. + +"Mommy, this pizza is not soft. Can we make it soft?" Timmy asked. + +"I don't think so, Timmy. But we can put it in the oven for a little bit to make it warm and gooey," his mom replied. + +Timmy's mom put the pizza in the oven and set the timer. While they waited, Timmy and his mom played a game. Suddenly, the timer went off. + +"Yay, the pizza is ready!" Timmy said. + +They took the pizza out of the oven and Timmy took a big bite. "Mmm, this pizza is so soft and delicious," he said with a smile. + +After dinner, Timmy was feeling hyper and full of energy. "Mommy, can we go outside and run really fast?" he asked. + +"Sure, Timmy. Let's go speed around the yard!" his mom said. + +Timmy and his mom ran around the yard, laughing and playing. They had so much fun together, and Timmy forgot all about the hard pizza from earlier. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with bubbles. She blew them and watched them float up high in the sky. One day, she blew a bubble so big that it flew away with her inside it. + +Lily was scared and shouted for help. A bird heard her and came to her rescue. The bird said, "Don't worry, I'll take you back home." Lily was relieved and thanked the bird. + +As they flew, Lily looked down and saw her house. She regretted blowing that big bubble and getting herself into trouble. The bird noticed her gloomy face and said, "Don't be sad, you learned a lesson today. Always be careful when playing with bubbles." Lily smiled and hugged the bird. She was happy to be going home. +Once upon a time, there was a silly monkey named Bobo. Bobo loved to play in the trees and eat bananas. One day, Bobo was swinging from a branch when he fell down and hurt his nose. + +Bobo felt very foolish for not being careful. His nose hurt a lot, but he knew he had to be brave. He climbed back up the tree and ate a banana to make himself feel better. + +From that day on, Bobo was more careful when he played in the trees. He never wanted to fall and hurt his nose again. And whenever he saw other monkeys being foolish, he would tell them to be careful and not fall like he did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on trips with her family. One day, they went to the airport to take a plane to a faraway land. Lily was so excited to go on an adventure! + +At the airport, they saw a man who was very patient. He was waiting for his friend to arrive. Lily's mom told her that it's important to be patient when waiting for someone. + +On the plane, Lily sat next to a boy who was studying. He had books and papers all around him. Lily was curious and asked him what he was studying. The boy smiled and said he was studying to be a pilot. Lily was amazed and thought it was so cool. + +After they landed, Lily and her family went on many adventures. They saw beautiful sights and met new friends. Lily remembered the patient man and the boy studying to be a pilot. She thought maybe one day she could be patient and study something too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to bake cookies with his mom in their big oven. One day, Timmy's mom said they needed to go to the store to buy more ingredients for their cookies. Timmy was excited to go to the store because he loved to ride in the shopping cart. + +At the store, Timmy helped his mom pick out flour and sugar. They also got some chocolate chips, Timmy's favorite. As they were leaving the store, Timmy saw a sad puppy in a cage. He wanted to take the puppy home, but his mom said they couldn't. + +When they got home, Timmy and his mom started baking cookies. The oven was hot and ready to go. As they were putting the cookies in the oven, Timmy remembered the sad puppy at the store. He asked his mom if they could go back and get the puppy. His mom said yes, and they went back to the store to adopt the puppy. Timmy was so happy to have a new furry friend to play with and share his cookies with. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Timmy. Timmy had a crib where he slept every night. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. They played with toys and had lots of fun, but then Timmy's friend accidentally broke one of Timmy's favorite toys. + +Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. His friend said sorry, but Timmy wanted his toy fixed. So, Timmy's mom helped him solve the problem. She showed him how to use glue to fix the toy. Timmy was happy again because his toy was original and fixed. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things might get broken, but we can always try to fix them. And it's okay to ask for help when we don't know how to solve a problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a guitar that she loved to play. One day, she went to the park and started playing her guitar. A boy came up to her and said, "That's a nice guitar. Can I play with you?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" + +They played together for a while, but then Lily started to cry. The boy asked, "Why are you crying?" Lily said, "I lost my favorite pick. It's pale pink and I can't find it anywhere." The boy said, "Don't cry. I'll help you look for it." + +Together, they searched the park and finally found the pick. Lily was so happy that she hugged the boy and said, "Thank you so much! You're my new friend." From that day on, they played their guitars together every day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a triangle in the park. She picked it up and carried it home. + +When she got home, her mom asked her where she got the triangle. "I found it in the park," Lily said. + +Her mom looked angry and said, "Lily, you shouldn't take things that don't belong to you. We need to take it back to the park and find the owner." + +Lily felt sad that she had made her mom angry, but she knew it was the right thing to do. So, they went back to the park and found the owner of the triangle. The owner was very happy to have it back and thanked Lily and her mom. From that day on, Lily always remembered to ask before she carried anything home from the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved eating sausages for breakfast every day. One day, Timmy's mommy made him a sausage, but it was burnt. Timmy was very sad because he didn't like burnt sausages. + +Timmy's mommy saw that he was scared to eat the burnt sausage. She told him not to worry and that she would fix it for him. She took the burnt sausage and put it in the pan again. She cooked it just right, and it turned out perfect! + +Timmy learned that sometimes things can go wrong, but it's important to not be scared and to ask for help. With a little help, things can be fixed and made better again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, he saw a big building in the distance. It was very tall and looked very strong. Timmy wanted to go inside and see what was there. + +As he got closer, he saw a sign that said "No Trespassing". But Timmy didn't listen and went inside anyway. He saw lots of things he had never seen before, but he also saw some things that were not very healthy for him to be around. He knew he shouldn't be there, but he didn't want to leave. + +Suddenly, a man came in and asked Timmy why he was there. Timmy told him the truth and said he just wanted to explore. The man told Timmy that it was not safe for him to be there and that he should go home. Timmy realized that he had made a mistake and that lying was not the right thing to do. He promised to never go into a building again without permission. From that day on, Timmy always asked before going inside any building. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his tools. He had a hammer, a screwdriver, and a saw. One day, Timmy's dad asked him, "What are you doing, Timmy?" Timmy replied, "I'm busy fixing my toy." His dad smiled and said, "I enjoy watching you work with your tools, Timmy." + +Timmy continued to work on his toy until it was fixed. He was so happy that he ran to his mom to show her what he had done. "Look mom, I fixed my toy!" he exclaimed. His mom was very proud of him and said, "You did a great job, Timmy. You are very handy with your tools." + +From that day on, Timmy continued to play with his tools and fix things around the house. He enjoyed being busy and using his tools to help his family. And his family enjoyed watching him work and seeing all the things he could fix. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a red house with her mommy and daddy. Lily loved to play with her dolls and toys all day long. + +One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, we need to clean the house." Lily asked, "What do we need to do?" Her mommy said, "We need to pick up our toys and put them away." + +Lily and her mommy started to clean the house. They picked up all the toys and put them away in their right places. When they finished, Lily's mommy said, "Look, now the house is clean and tidy!" + +Lily was happy to see her house so clean and she said, "Thank you, mommy!" From that day on, Lily made sure to always put her toys away so her red house would stay clean and tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks all day long. One day, he saw his friend Tommy had a big red truck that he was envious of. Timmy wanted that truck so much! + +But then, he remembered what his mommy had told him. She said that it's not nice to be envious of others. So, he decided to pause and think about all the toys he already had. He realized that he had many cool cars and trucks too, and that he didn't need Tommy's truck to be happy. + +Feeling content, Timmy went back to playing with his toys, inching them along the floor and making silly noises. He was happy to have so many fun toys to play with and didn't need to be envious of anyone else's toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with puzzles. One day, Timmy's mom bought him a new puzzle. Timmy was very excited to play with it. + +Timmy opened the box and saw that there were many pieces. He thought it might be too hard for him to fit them together. But his mom told him it was an easy puzzle and he could do it. + +Timmy started to turn the pieces around and around. He tried to fit them together but it was not working. He felt sad and thought he couldn't do it. But then, he remembered what his mom said and tried again. This time, the pieces fit perfectly! Timmy felt very happy and proud of himself. From that day on, he knew that even if something seems hard, he can do it if he tries. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his blue ball every day. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his ball. He kicked the ball so hard that it went over the fence and into the neighbor's yard. + +Timmy was sad because he couldn't get his ball back. He went to the neighbor's house to ask for his ball, but the neighbor was mean and wouldn't give it back. Timmy felt scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a group of kids came to the park and saw Timmy was upset. They asked him what happened and Timmy told them. The kids decided to help Timmy get his ball back. They went to the neighbor's house and asked for the ball. When the neighbor said no, the kids started to applaud and cheer for Timmy. The neighbor felt embarrassed and gave the ball back. Timmy was happy and grateful to have his ball back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite mug that she always drank her milk from. One day, she accidentally dropped her mug and it scattered into many pieces. She was very sad and didn't know how to fix it. + +Lily's mom saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily showed her the broken mug and her mom said they would try to fix it together. They gathered all the pieces and tried to put them back together, but some were missing. + +Lily's mom suggested they make a new mug instead. They went to the store and picked out some clay. They molded and shaped the clay into a mug and let it dry. When it was finished, Lily was very happy to have a new mug. It wasn't the same as her old one, but it was still special to her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the sea with her family. One day, while they were playing in the water, Lily saw a friendly dolphin. The dolphin swam closer and Lily could see its big smile. + +Lily wanted to play with the dolphin, so she tried to push the water towards it. The dolphin seemed to like it and started to play with her. They swam together and Lily felt very happy. + +After a while, the dolphin had to go back to its family. Lily waved goodbye and promised to come back to the sea to see her new friend again. From that day on, Lily always looked for the friendly dolphin when she went to the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a giant who loved to play with his toys. One day, he was playing with his favorite toy car when it suddenly stopped working. The giant tried to fix it, but he couldn't figure out what was wrong. He became frustrated and started to cry. + +Just then, a little boy came by and saw the giant crying. The boy asked the giant what was wrong, and the giant explained that his toy car was broken. The little boy asked if he could take a look, and the giant handed him the car. + +The little boy examined the car and realized that the batteries were in the wrong way. He quickly fixed it and handed it back to the giant. The giant was so happy and grateful that he picked up the little boy and gave him a big hug. The roles had reversed, and now the giant was the one who was happy and the little boy had helped him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the park. One day, Lily found a cool looking box. She picked it up and shook it, but she couldn't figure out what was inside. It was a mystery. + +Lily's mom came over and asked, "What did you find, Lily?" + +"I don't know," Lily said. "It's a mystery." + +"Well, let's open it and find out," her mom said. + +Lily wiped the box clean and opened it up. Inside, she found a toy car! She was so happy and played with it all day. From that day on, Lily always checked for cool mystery boxes whenever she went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a kind rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to draw and create beautiful pictures. One day, he decided to make a special picture for his friend, a humble mouse named Molly. + +Benny worked very hard on the picture and when he was finished, he put it in a pretty frame. He was very proud of his creation and couldn't wait to show Molly. + +When Molly saw the picture, she was so happy and thanked Benny for his kind gift. She loved the pretty frame and the humble rabbit's beautiful creation. From that day on, Molly and Benny were the best of friends and always shared their creations with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her to go check the mailbox. + +Lily went to the mailbox and found a letter inside. It was from her grandma! She was so excited to read it. But when she opened it, she made a sour face. + +"What's wrong?" asked her friend, Timmy. + +"The letter says I need to behave better," replied Lily. + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "Maybe we can help you behave better. Let's play a game where we take turns being the boss and telling everyone how to behave." + +Lily smiled and they played the game all afternoon. When it was time to go inside, Lily's mom asked, "Did you behave today?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Mommy. I behaved very well." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play pretend with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's mom turned on the television to watch her favorite show. Timmy wanted to watch his favorite show too, but the television was too high for him to reach. + +Timmy got upset and started to cry. His mom tried to calm him down, but he was still sad. Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He pretended that he was a giant and could reach the television. He stood on his tippy-toes and stretched his arms up high. To his surprise, he could reach the television! + +Timmy was so happy that he could watch his favorite show. The picture on the television was clear and he could see everything perfectly. He was no longer upset and his mom was happy that he was happy. From that day on, Timmy pretended to be a giant whenever he needed to reach something high. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to fly high in the sky all alone. She was very independent and didn't like to be with other birds. + +One day, Tweet saw a group of birds flying together. They were having so much fun, and Tweet felt a little lonely. She wanted to join them, but she was scared they wouldn't like her. + +But then, one of the birds saw Tweet and flew over to her. "We would love for you to join us!" the bird said. Tweet was so happy and flew with the group. + +From that day on, Tweet learned that it's okay to be independent, but it's also important to love and be loved by others. She joined the group of birds whenever she could and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pie, especially apple pie. One day, her mommy made a big apple pie for her and she got very excited. She ate a big slice of pie and it tasted so good that she started to cry tears of joy. Her mommy hugged her and wiped away her tears. Lily was happy and full of joy because she had eaten her favorite pie. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big giant. He was very tall and strong. One day, he went for a walk in the forest. It was very hot outside and he was feeling dry. Suddenly, he saw a little bird flying towards him. The bird told the giant that there was a river nearby where he could drink some water. The giant was very happy and decided to follow the bird. They walked for a while until they arrived at the river. The giant drank some water and felt much better. He thanked the little bird and went back home feeling very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and brought her favorite purse with her. While playing, she accidentally dropped her purse and it broke. + +Lily was sad and cried, "Mommy, my purse is broken! Can you fix it?" + +Mommy replied, "Don't worry, Lily. I can fix it for you." + +Mommy took out some glue and fixed the purse. Lily was happy again and said, "Thank you, Mommy! You fixed my purse!" + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things can break, but they can be fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sign and dance all around her house. One day, she decided to make some jam because she loved the sweet taste. She mixed some fruits together and put them in a jar. + +As she was dancing and signing, she accidentally knocked over the jar of jam. It spilled all over the floor and made a big mess. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, her cat came running into the room and slipped on the jam. The cat fell and hurt its leg. Lily felt terrible and didn't know how to help her cat. She tried to clean up the jam but it was too late. The cat's leg was hurt too much and it couldn't walk anymore. It was an incredible sad ending for Lily and her cat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, especially his teddy bear. One day, Timmy's little sister came into his room and grabbed his teddy bear. Timmy got angry and tried to take it back, but his sister wouldn't let go. Timmy's mom came in and saw what was happening. She told Timmy and his sister to share the teddy bear nicely. + +Timmy's sister started to cry and said, "But I want to play with it all by myself!" + +Timmy's mom replied, "Sharing is important. It's a part of history. Remember when we learned about how people used to share their food with others?" + +Timmy nodded his head and said, "But what if she tears my teddy bear?" + +His mom said, "We can always fix it. But being kind to each other is more important than a toy. And besides, being fierce and fighting over things doesn't solve anything. It's better to be kind and share." + +Timmy and his sister hugged each other and started to play with the teddy bear together. They learned that sharing is important and being kind is always the best way to solve problems. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to run and play with his friends. One day, Benny and his friends decided to have a race. They all lined up and waited for the signal to go. + +Benny was very fast and he was winning the race. But then, he saw a puddle of water and he jumped right into it. His friends kept running and they finished the race. Benny was left behind, all wet and cold. + +Benny felt sad and his friends felt sorry for him. They told him that it was not a good idea to jump into the puddle during the race. They said that he could have slipped and hurt himself. Benny realized that they were right and he promised to be more careful next time. + +The next day, Benny ran another race with his friends. This time, he didn't jump into any puddles. He ran brilliantly and finished the race first. Benny learned that it's important to be careful and dry during a race. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she met a new friend named Timmy. "Hi, my name is Lily. What's your name?" she said. "My name is Timmy. Nice to meet you," he replied. + +Lily wanted to introduce Timmy to her other friends. "Come on, Timmy. Let's go meet my friends," she said. They walked over to her friends and Lily said, "Everyone, this is my new friend Timmy." + +After playing for a while, Lily's mom called her to come home for dinner. When they got home, Lily's mom was troubled. "I forgot to put salt in the soup. It doesn't taste good," she said. Lily suggested, "Maybe we can add some salt now?" They added salt to the soup and it tasted much better. Everyone was happy and they enjoyed their dinner together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted something sweet to eat. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I want dessert please." + +Mommy asked, "What kind of dessert do you want, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "I want a chocolate cake, please." + +Mommy said, "I'm sorry, Lily, but we don't have any chocolate cake. How about some fruit instead?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I want some strawberries. But mommy, they taste bitter." + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's because they're not quite ripe yet, Lily. But they're still good for you." And Lily happily ate her strawberries, even though they were a little bitter. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk with her mommy. They walked fast and saw many things. Suddenly, Lily stumbled and fell down. She was okay, but her mommy said they should rest for a bit. + +While they were resting, Lily saw a newspaper on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy explained that the newspaper tells us about things happening in the world. Lily thought that was very interesting! + +After resting, they continued their walk. Lily was more careful and didn't stumble again. She was happy to have learned about newspapers and wanted to read more about the world. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build things with his tools. He had a hammer and a screwdriver, and he used them to make all sorts of cool stuff. + +One day, Timmy wanted to build a big tower, but it was difficult. He tried and tried, but it just wouldn't stay up. + +That's when his dad came to support him. His dad showed him how to use a new tool - a level - to make sure everything was straight. With his dad's help, Timmy was able to build the tower all the way up to the sky! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved balloons and she had one that was big and red. It was very expensive, but her mommy bought it for her because she was a good girl. Lily played with her balloon all day long, but when it was time for bed, she yawned and went to sleep. + +In the middle of the night, the balloon popped! Lily woke up and cried because it was her favorite balloon. Her mommy tried to fix it, but it was too late. Lily was sad and went back to sleep. + +The next day, Lily's mommy bought her a new balloon, but it wasn't the same as the expensive one. Lily missed her old balloon and was sad for a long time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to bring a tray to the table. Lily was happy to help and brought the tray carefully. + +As they were cooking, Lily's dad came home from work. He was very tired and hungry. Lily's mom told her to welcome him and bring him some food. Lily was very patient as she waited for her dad to sit down at the table. + +"Welcome home, Daddy!" said Lily with a big smile. She brought him a plate of food and he thanked her. They all sat down together and enjoyed a delicious meal. From that day on, Lily loved to help her parents and always welcomed them home with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a big giraffe with a wide neck. He loved to eat leaves from tall trees. One day, he saw a small monkey pick some leaves from a tree that he wanted to eat from. The giraffe got angry and wanted to take the leaves from the monkey. + +The monkey was scared and ran away. But the giraffe was too big and couldn't catch him. The giraffe was sad because he couldn't eat the leaves he wanted. He realized that he shouldn't have been mean to the monkey and that sharing is important. From then on, the giraffe shared his food with all the animals in the forest and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her yard. One day, she heard a scary sound coming from the woods. She hoped it was just the wind, but she wasn't sure. + +Lily decided to investigate the scary sound. She walked towards the woods and saw a big, scary monster! She was very scared and ran back to her house. + +Lily told her mom about the scary sound and the monster. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. There are no monsters in our yard. It was probably just a scary animal. Let's stay inside and play some games." + +Lily felt better and played games with her mom. She hoped she wouldn't hear any more scary sounds. From that day on, Lily always stayed close to her mom when she played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to watch her favorite TV show, but the cable was not working. She asked her mom, "Mommy, why is the TV not working?" Her mom replied, "We need to prepare the cable so we can watch your show." + +Lily's mom got some tools and began to fix the cable. Lily was glad that her mom was fixing it so she could watch her show. After a few minutes, her mom said, "All done! Let's turn on the TV and see if it works." + +Lily turned on the TV and her show was on! She was so happy and said to her mom, "Thank you for fixing the cable. Now I can watch my show!" Her mom replied, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you can watch your show now." And they both watched the show together, happy and content. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees in her backyard. One day, she saw a lady walking by and decided to climb higher to get a better look. But the lady looked worried when she saw Lily up in the tree. + +Lily didn't understand why the lady was worried. She thought maybe the lady wanted to climb the tree too. So, Lily climbed down and asked the lady if she wanted to climb with her. But the lady shook her head and said she was worried because climbing trees could be dangerous. + +Lily didn't want the lady to be worried, so she showed her how she climbed safely and slowly. The lady was impressed and thanked Lily for teaching her. From that day on, Lily and the lady became good friends and would often go on adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They brought a heavy bag with them. + +Lily's mommy said, "Lily, can you help us unpack the bag?" + +Lily said, "Yes, mommy!" and she helped her mommy and daddy take things out of the bag. They took out a blanket, some snacks, and toys to play with. + +Lily played on the swings and the slide. She had so much fun at the park with her mommy and daddy. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "Can we come back to the park tomorrow?" + +Her mommy and daddy said, "Of course, we can come back to the park anytime you want!" and they all went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and explore outside. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a microscope. Timmy thought it was cool because he could see small things up close. + +Timmy's friend, Billy, came over to play. Billy was very creative and liked to make things. Timmy and Billy played with the microscope and looked at small bugs and leaves. They had so much fun. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys. Timmy didn't want to clean up, so he just shrugged his shoulders. He left his microscope on the ground and went to bed. + +During the night, Timmy's dog came into his room and knocked over the microscope. It broke into many pieces. Timmy was sad when he woke up and saw what had happened. He wished he had listened to his mom and picked up his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the store with his mommy. They always bought yummy snacks and toys to play with. One day, they went to a big store where they saw a wealthy lady buying a whip. Timmy was curious and asked his mommy what it was for. His mommy explained that some people use whips to train horses. + +Later that day, Timmy and his mommy went to a park where they saw a man with a horse. The man was trying to make the horse do some tricks, but the horse wouldn't listen. Timmy remembered the whip they saw at the store and told his mommy about it. His mommy said that it was not nice to hurt animals and that there were other ways to train them. + +A few days later, Timmy and his mommy went back to the store. Timmy saw the whip again and remembered what his mommy said. He told his mommy that he didn't like the whip and that they should buy some treats for their dog instead. His mommy was proud of him for making a good choice. From that day on, Timmy knew that it was better to be kind to animals than to hurt them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to festivals with his family. One day, Timmy's mom told him that they were going to a festival in the park. Timmy was so happy that he started jumping up and down. + +When they arrived at the festival, Timmy saw a big tent with a sign that said "Enter Here". Timmy was curious and asked his mom if they could go inside. His mom said yes and they entered the tent. + +Inside the tent, there was a kind man who was giving away free toys to all the children. Timmy was so happy that he hugged the man and said thank you. The man was very generous and gave Timmy two toys instead of one. + +Later that day, Timmy and his family were walking around the festival when they saw the same kind man on stage. He was singing and playing guitar. Timmy's mom told him that the man was a famous singer and that he was giving a concert at the festival. Timmy was so happy that he danced and sang along with the man's songs. He was grateful for the generous man who had given him toys earlier. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, especially the ones with pictures on every page. One day, Lily's little brother Max tore a page from her favorite book. Lily was very upset and cried a lot. She didn't know what to do. + +Then, something happened. Lily's mom came into the room and saw what had happened. She sat down with Lily and Max and talked to them. She told Max that it wasn't nice to tear pages from books and that he needed to say sorry to Lily. Max said sorry and gave Lily a little hug. Lily forgave him and they all felt better. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind to others and to take care of things that belong to them. Sometimes bad things happen, but we can always try to make things better by saying sorry and being kind. +Once upon a time, there was a lady. She had a pretty blouse with flowers on it. The lady was very rich and lived in a big house. + +One day, her friend came to visit her. The friend saw the pretty blouse and said, "Wow, your blouse is so pretty!" The lady smiled and said, "Thank you, I like it too." + +They sat down and had tea together. The lady's friend was happy to come and visit her rich friend. They talked and laughed and had a good time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers and would often pick them from her garden. One day, she found a tiny seed and decided to plant it in the soil. She watered it every day and waited patiently for it to grow. + +After a few weeks, the seed began to sprout and soon a beautiful flower bloomed. Lily was so happy and proud of her little plant. She decided to invite all of her friends to an event in her garden to show off her flower. + +On the day of the event, Lily's friends came over and were amazed by the beautiful flower. But as they were playing, one of them accidentally stepped on a toy and it broke. Lily was sad, but her friends helped her fix it. + +At the end of the day, Lily realized that even though something may get broken, with a little help from friends, it can always be fixed. And her flower continued to bloom, bringing joy to everyone who saw it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he went on a walk in the forest with his mom. As they walked, Timmy noticed a big, tough tree. He ran up to it and touched the rough bark. + +"Mommy, this tree is so tough!" Timmy exclaimed. + +"Yes, it's been here for a long time," his mom replied. "But we must be careful not to touch the poison ivy that remains hidden in the bushes." + +Timmy listened carefully and made sure to stay away from the bushes. As they continued walking, they came across a beautiful butterfly. Timmy wanted to touch it, but his mom warned him not to. "If you touch the butterfly, it might not be able to fly anymore," she said. + +Timmy remembered what his mom said and decided to just watch the butterfly from afar. Later that day, as they were leaving the forest, Timmy saw a caterpillar on the ground. He gently touched it and said, "Don't worry, little caterpillar. You will become a butterfly one day." And with that, Timmy and his mom continued on their way home. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Billy. He loved motorcycles and dreamed of having one. One day, his parents gifted him a brand new motorcycle. Billy was so happy and rode it all around the town. + +But one day, Billy saw a little girl crying because she had lost her teddy bear. Billy felt sad and decided to help her find it. He looked everywhere but couldn't find it. The little girl started to frown and Billy felt bad. + +Suddenly, Billy remembered that he was gifted with a kind heart. He decided to give the little girl his beloved motorcycle to make her happy. The little girl was so happy and hugged Billy. Billy felt even happier seeing her smile. From that day on, Billy learned that it's important to help others and that true happiness comes from making others happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play in the kitchen while her mommy cooked. One day, Lily saw a cabinet and wanted to see what was inside. She tried to open it but it was stuck. So, she pulled it really hard and it opened! But then, something bad happened. The cabinet fell on her foot and it hurt a lot. Lily cried and her mommy came to help her. From that day on, Lily knew to be careful when she pulled things. +Once upon a time, there was a big red car. The car had four wheels and could drive very fast. One day, the car's owner got a letter in the mail. The letter said that the car needed to go to the mechanic for a check-up. The owner didn't want to drive the car to the mechanic because he was feeling lazy. + +But then, a kind friend offered to drive the car to the mechanic for the owner. The friend wasn't being selfish, even though he had things to do that day. He knew the owner needed help and he wanted to be helpful. So, the friend drove the car to the mechanic and the car got fixed. The owner was very grateful and thanked his friend for being so kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck. The duck liked to play in the water. One day, the duck saw a big puddle and wanted to splash in it. So, the duck ran to the puddle and jumped in. The water splashed everywhere! The duck was having so much fun. + +Suddenly, another duck came along. This duck said, "That puddle is mine!" The first duck didn't want to fight, so it swam away to find a new puddle. It found a small one that was safe and started splashing in it again. + +The little duck was happy to have found a new puddle. It splashed and played until it was time to go home. The duck went to sleep dreaming of all the fun it would have splashing in puddles the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his new toy cars. One day, he found a spray bottle and decided to play with it. He sprayed water all around the garden and laughed as the flowers got wet. Suddenly, he accidentally sprayed his mom's new dress! His mom was upset but Timmy quickly apologized and promised to be more careful. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to spray away from his mom's things. He also learned to tip the bottle gently so that he wouldn't make a mess again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swim in the pool with her mommy and daddy. The pool was big and blue and had lots of water in it. + +One day, Lily found a purple floatie in her toy box. She was so happy and wanted to use it in the pool. But she was scared to swim without her mommy and daddy's support. + +Mommy and daddy held Lily's hands and helped her float with the purple floatie. Lily was so happy and felt safe with their support. She splashed and played in the pool all day with her purple floatie. The end. +Jack was a foolish boy. He ran around and made promises he couldn't keep. One day, he saw a lollipop lying in the street. He shouted out to the other children, "Look, I found a lollipop!". Everyone got so excited and Jack promised to share it with them. + +Jack opened his hand and smiled, but there was nothing there. The other children were sad. Jack saw their faces and knew he'd made a foolish mistake. He tried to apologize, but it was too late. + +One of the children said, "You made a promise and now it's broken. You are so foolish!" Everyone agreed and Jack felt embarrassed and sad. He learned his lesson. No one believed him anymore. His mistake was too big. +Once upon a time there was a mouse called Max. He was clever and powerful. Every day, he liked to look for something good to eat. One day, he sniffed out a delicious smell. It was cheese! + +Max ran towards the smell. When he reached it, he found a big block of cheese. His eyes sparkled and his mouth started to water. But then he heard a sound. + +"Wait! Don't eat it yet," said a voice. It belonged to a fox. + +Max was scared and wanted to run away. But the fox held up its paw. + +"I'm sorry for scaring you," said the fox. "I wanted you to wait because I wanted to delay eating the cheese together. What do you say?" + +Max thought about it. "Okay," he said. + +So the fox and Max shared the cheese and ate it slowly. It was the most delicious cheese Max had ever tasted! He was glad he didn't miss out on such a powerful snack. +Once upon a time there were two little friends, Annie and Sam. They were very playful and always having fun. + +One day, Annie designed something special for Sam using some colorful threads. She wanted to make something special for her friend to show that she cared. + +Sam was very happy with the gift. He thanked Annie and asked what it was. + +"It's a special bracelet," said Annie. + +Sam put the bracelet on his wrist and smiled. + +"Why did you make this for me?"Sam asked. + +Annie smiled. "I made it because you are my friendly friend," she said. + +Sam smiled even bigger. "Thanks, Annie," he said. + +The moral of the story is that a small gesture can show a lot of kindness and friendship. Annie's thoughtful design showed Sam how much she cared about him. +One day, a boy went for a walk in the park. He looked around and saw a squirrel up in a tree. "Wow," the boy exclaimed, "It's so high!" + +The boy decided to try and guess how high the squirrel was. He carefully looked up in the sky, trying to figure it out. + +Suddenly, the squirrel jumped down from the tree and sat near the boy. The boy was startled. "Oh, hello," he said. + +The squirrel nodded its head and said, "Guess how high I can jump?" + +The boy was intrigued. He took a step back and measured the distance from the squirrel to the ground. He thought for a moment and said, "I guess you can jump very high!" + +The squirrel nodded its head and said, "You guessed right!" Then, it jumped back in the tree and scurried away. + +The boy smiled and continued walking. He had a feeling he'd be seeing the squirrel again. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Susie. She loved playing outside. One day, she was running around in the garden when she heard a distant thunder. + +Susie was scared. She ran inside and looked for her mommy. + +"Mommy," Susie said, "I heard thunder. Is it a storm?" + +Her mommy smiled. "Yes, Susie. It's a storm, but don't you mind. It's far away, so there's nothing to be scared of." + +Susie smiled too. "Okay, mommy! Can I go outside and play again?" + +"Yes," her mommy said, "But be sure to come back inside quickly if you hear more thunder." + +So Susie went back outside and continued playing. The distant thunder didn't bother her anymore and she had lots of fun. + +The End +One day, there was a little girl called Lucy. She wanted to find something special to eat. She saw a melon in the shop, it was bright green and yellow. Lucy wanted to try it so she asked mum. + +“Mum, can I try the melon?†Lucy asked. + +“Yes, of course darling†Mum answered. + +So Lucy tasted the melon and it was delicious! She was very happy and told all her friends. Very soon the melon became popular at her school. Everyone wanted to try the delicious melon. + +Lucy hoped that all her friends could try the melon and they could have as much fun as she did. + +The end. +Once there was a boy he was very curious. He was 3 years old and he liked exploring. One day he was walking by a pond and he heard a noisy splash. He looked into the pond and he saw a stack of brightly coloured ducks swimming in the pond. + +The boy approached the pond and he asked the ducks a question. He said "Hi little ducks! Can you lend me a feather?" +The ducks stayed silent and the boy waited for a response. Suddenly, one of the ducks in the stack quacked and said "Yes, we can lend you one of our feathers. Duck here, take one from the wet stack". + +The boy was so happy. He thanked the ducks and he took one of the wet feathers from the stack. He went on his way and he continued his exploration. + +The boy was always happy that the ducks had lent him the feather that day. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lila. She was enthusiastic and loved to explore. + +One day, Lila was walking in her house when she noticed something on the floor. She curiously bent down to take a closer look. It was a colorful piece of paper! Intrigued, she held it up to the light and read the words that were written: "Follow this path and you shall have a great surprise!" + +Lila smiled excitedly and started walking, following the directions on the paper. She walked through the front door, down the steps and around the corner. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and looked up. + +There, standing in front of her, was a huge, enthusiastic birthday party! It was being thrown in her honor. + +Lila cheered and thanked the mysterious path that had led her there. She spent the rest of the day laughing, dancing and playing with all her friends and family. + +It was the best day ever! +One day Jenny and Mary were playing together in the park. They were having lots of fun. Then Mary said, "Let's share something." Jenny agreed. + +Jenny had a pretty doll with her and Mary had a zero. Jenny said, "Let's exchange our things. You can have my doll and I can have the zero." Mary thought it was a great idea. + +So Jenny and Mary shared. They each gave each other their things and both were so happy. + +"Thank you for sharing with me," said Jenny. + +"Yes, thank you," said Mary. "I think sharing is fun." + +Jenny and Mary smiled. Then they hugged and kept playing. They had a really good time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kim. She was very sad. She looked down at the cup in her hands and started to cry. + +Suddenly, Kim saw a friendly creature hopping on the grass. It was a bunny! She smiled and watched it hop around. + +The bunny stopped and looked at Kim. "What's wrong?" it asked. + +Kim told the bunny all about how sad she felt. The bunny came closer and said, "It's ok. I can help you." + +The bunny hopped up to a nearby tree. He reached his paw up and plucked a daisy. He walked back and handed the daisy to Kim. + +"Now close your eyes and make a wish on the daisy," the bunny said. Kim closed her eyes and made a wish. When she opened her eyes, she felt much better. + +The bunny smiled and hopped away. Kim was so happy. She hugged the daisy, went inside and put it in the cup. From now on, she would always look at the cup and remember to be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who liked to write. She wrote every single day and had lots of fun. She kept all her writing in a big safe. + +One day, she came across a difficult word. She thought and she thought, but she just couldn't figure it out. She reached for her safe and opened it up. Inside was a stack of her writing. She looked inside, and found the answer she was looking for. + +She smiled, knowing that her safe had helped her. She wrote the difficult word down, and kept writing until the day was done. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a bald man. He had a curious habit of carrying a box of matches around with him. One day, he was walking along a path in the woods and he saw a puddle. He stared at the puddle for a while before he finally said, “I am going to try and dry this up so I can cross itâ€. He took out a match and lit it. He then took his match and began waving it above the puddle. +