diff --git "a/TinyStories_224.txt" "b/TinyStories_224.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_224.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Once upon a time there was a village with some very competitive people living there. These people competed with each other in many ways and would often tear one another down. + +One day, a three year old child from the village wanted to join in the competition too. The child was very small and not as strong as the other competitors, so they knew they wouldn’t have an easy time. + +The child worked really hard to become the best competitor in the village, and they kept getting better and better. Still, the other competitors didn’t take them seriously. + +Slowly but surely, the child started to win more competitions, and the other competitors became jealous. In the end, they became so mad that they started to tear each other apart. + +The child was scared and ran away as fast as they could. But they knew this wouldn’t be the last time they’d seen such competition. The end. +Once upon a time there lived a little mouse. He lived in an empty hole in the wall. Every day the mouse would go out and look for food. He liked cheese best of all and searched high and low for it. + +One day, as he was looking for cheese, he met a cat. The cat looked very hungry and sad. The mouse felt sorry for him and shared some of his cheese with the cat. + +The cat thanked the mouse and said: "I can't believe you are so kind. I was so hungry, I was going to go to sleep." + +The mouse said: "oh no, don't sleep! It is much better to help others and share what you have". + +The cat agreed and together they looked around for more cheese. In the end they found enough cheese to fill the mouse's empty hole. + +Moral of the story: it is better to help others and to share what you have than to keep it all for yourself. +Once upon a time there lived a little elephant named Emmi. She did not have many friends and often felt sad. + +One day, Emmi felt especially down and she cried. Just then, a big friendly dog came over and asked her what was wrong. Emmi told the dog that she felt lonely. + +The dog sat down with Emmi and said "I know it is difficult to be alone. Let me comfort you". He then used one of his paws to give Emmi a hug. + +The hug was so warm and reassuring that Emmi felt a little better. She then spotted a big trunk in the corner of the room and asked the dog what it was. + +The dog replied "That is my trunk. I keep all my most special things in there. There are things that will make you happy inside. Go ahead and take a look!" + +So, Emmi carefully opened the trunk and discovered lots of fun things! From toys to treats, Emmi was delighted. She smiled and the dog said "you see, it doesn't have to be so difficult to make friends!". + +And Emmi did make lots of animal friends from that day forward! +Once there was a twin. His name was Tom and his brother, Jack, was gifted. Tom was not gifted, but he could really soar like a bird. One day Tom decided to try something different. He was brave and decided he wanted to fly higher than ever before. + +Tom flew higher and higher until the twin reached the clouds. He flew around the clouds, playing and having fun. Suddenly he saw something shiny in the clouds. It was a magical crown! + +Tom was so excited that he forgot to come back down. He stayed up in the clouds, playing with the crown. Jack called out to Tom, telling him to come back down. But Tom refused to come down, he was so excited with his new crown. + +So Jack had to make a choice. He used his gift and flew higher up to the clouds. But when Jack found Tom the magical crown was gone. Jack had to leave his brother alone in the clouds, never to see him again. So Tom was lost in the clouds, never to return home. +Once upon a time there was a kind man. He wanted to help everyone. One day, he had a bright idea. He decided to sell shampoo. He made it in all different colors, but his favorite was purple. + +He went to the market to sell his purple shampoo in bottles. Lots of people came to buy it. Everyone loved the purple shampoo so much! They loved it so much that they all kept buying it. + +The man got very excited. He had made so many bottles of purple shampoo. Soon he was out of bottles. He had to make more to keep up with the demand. + +But making more bottles of purple shampoo took too long. The people stopped buying it. The man had lots and lots of purple shampoo left, but no one wanted to buy it. + +The kind man was sad. He had to throw away all of the purple shampoo he had made. His bright idea had not worked out, and he went home feeling very down. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susan who felt very sad. Her friend Sarah noticed this and wanted to help her feel better. + +"What's wrong, Susan?" asked Sarah. + +"I'm sad," Susan said. + +Sarah gave her a big hug and said, "I know how to make you feel better. Let's have a massage!" + +Susan was surprised. "What is a massage?" + +Sarah smiled. "A massage is when I rub your back and arms to make you feel better. Would you like one?" + +Susan nodded. + +Sarah gently rubbed and patted Susan, encouraging her to relax. Susan started to feel better. By the end of the massage, she felt much less sad. + +Sarah gave Susan another hug. "See, I told you a massage would make you feel better!" +Once upon a time there was a horse named Jack. +Jack was standing on the edge of a grassy meadow. Suddenly, Jack felt very dizzy and knew he needed to go. So, he started trotting across the meadow and to his surprise he found himself in a magical forest. + +Jack looked around in wonder. He had never been in a forest before and it was filled with different plants and animals. + +He heard a voice calling out. +It was a tiny fox. It said: +"Hello Jack! Where are you going?" + +Jack replied "I'm feeling dizzy, so I'm going home". + +The fox thoughtfully said: +"Hmmm, I'm feeling dizzy too. Why don't you stay here with me and I'll take you home when you feel better. + +Jack thought it was a good idea and thanked the fox before settling down in the forest. + +The fox kept Jack company, making sure he was safe until he was feeling better. + +Finally, when Jack was ready, they took a slow trot home. + +Jack thanked the fox again and went back to the grassy meadow, feeling better. + +The End. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to play a game. She looked around the room and found some string. She grabbed it and started to tie it in her hands. + +She asked her mom if she could play a game she had seen other kids do. Her mom smiled and said yes. + +The girl went to the floor and started to tie the string around her fingers. She had to be very careful and not fall over. + +She was so competitive, she started to move around the floor as fast as she could. She was very good at making the string do all of the different moves. + +Her mom watched with a proud smile. After a few more moves, the girl had tied the string around her whole body! She was so proud of herself and her mom was very proud too. +The bus squealed to a stop and the teacher, Mrs Jones, stepped down the stairs onto the road. She was carrying something in her hands. + +Mrs Jones said to the children, "Who wants to help me mark the fence?" + +The children were all excited and Jess, who was a reliable three year old, stepped forward. + +Mrs Jones handed Jess a rubber, "Here, you can help me mark the fence." + +Jess was so proud to be chosen, and she couldn't wait to get started helping. + +The children all clapped and cheered as Mrs Jones and Jess walked together towards the fence. + +Using the rubber, Jess started marking the fence with an X. She was careful to be neat and tidy, and when she was done she felt a sense of accomplishment. + +Mrs Jones thanked Jess for her help, "You were reliable and did a great job," she said. + +Jess smiled proudly and waved as Mrs Jones and the other children stepped back onto the bus. +Once upon a time there was a loyal dog who lived in a small town. His name was Jake. + +One day Jake was playing in the park when something shiny caught his eye. He dug in the dust to find it, and found a beautiful necklace! He was so happy! + +He took it back home to his house and showed it to his family. His family was so impressed, they decided to bury it in the backyard so it would be safe. + +But their neighbor, Jim, had also noticed the necklace and was very jealous. He was determined to get it. So he snuck over to their backyard in the middle of the night and started to dig. + +Jake saw him and barked. Jim was so scared he ran away. Jake was so loyal, he stayed to guard the necklace so it remained safe. + +The family got up the next day and found Jake still standing guard. They were so thankful! They all said, "You are the best, Jake!" +Once there was a wealthy man who loved shooting arrows. He always had the best arrows with him and he would practice in his backyard every day. One day while the man was practicing with his arrows, a young boy came to his backyard. The boy was three and he wanted to try shooting arrows too. + +The wealthy man smiled and gave the boy one of his arrows. The boy was so excited and shouted, "Thank you!" The man told him to pull back the string and aim for the target. The boy did as he was told and shot the arrow. + +He didn't hit the target but the man was still impressed. He yelled, "Great job! Now do it again!" The boy was so happy as he tried again and again. Each time he got a little closer to the target. Finally, on the last try, the arrow hit the target and the boy screamed in joy. The wealthy man smiled and said, "You did it! You are a great shot!" +Once there was a bird that liked to fly. He loved to soar up high in the sky and fly around in circles. He was looking for something special. + +One day he flew near a tall pole in a meadow. He spotted something at the top of the pole. It was a flag, fluttering in the wind. He flew closer and saw that it was a big, white flag with a blue stripe down the middle. + +The bird flew all around the pole and wondered what it was for. Then he remembered a story he had heard, about a flag that symbolized peace. He felt so happy and peaceful when he saw the flag. + +From that day on, the bird and the flag were friends. Whenever the bird wanted to feel peaceful, he would fly around the pole and sit on top of it and look at the flag. + +The bird and the flag were the best of friends. Together they brought peace to the meadow. +Mum and Bob were in the kitchen. Bob was only three years old. He asked: "Mum, what are you doing?" + +Mum answered: "I am making some powder to eat." + +Bob was surprised. He had never seen powder like this before. He asked: "What kind of powder?" + +Mum said: "This is a modern powder. It’s going to be really delicious!" + +Bob smiled. He wanted to see the powder. He asked: "Can I try it?" + +Mum said: "Yes, you can try some. Come here and taste it." + +Bob tasted the powder. It was so yummy! He said: "Yum, this is great!" + +Mum smiled and said: "Yes, I’m glad you like it. Now, let’s eat!" + +So Bob and Mum ate the modern powder. They both enjoyed it very much! +Mum was smiling as she watched her 3-year-old son play with his trucks. Suddenly he stopped playing and looked at her with an excited face. He said, "Mum, I know a joke!" + +Mum replied, "Ok, tell it to me!" + +The boy started telling the joke, but he couldn't explain it very well. Mum patiently asked him to explain it better, but she still couldn't understand. Finally, she said, "Maybe when you are a bit older you'll be able to explain it better". + +The boy felt very guilty, and he looked away sadly. He said, "Maybe I'm not smart enough to explain it". + +Mum hugged him tightly and said, "That's not true. You can explain it when you're older. Let's read a book together instead." + +The boy was still sad, he didn't want to read a book! He wanted to make his mum laugh. So he tried to explain the joke again, but he still couldn't do it. He was disappointed, but he put on a brave face and said, "That's ok, I'll just practice more!" + +They read the book together, but the boy still felt guilty for not being able to explain the joke. When they finished the book, he went to bed feeling down. Mum kissed him goodnight and said, "Don't worry, you'll get better at explaining jokes +Once upon a time, there was a regular rabbit called John. John loved hopping around in the forest but one day he got stuck in a deep hole. He cried out for help but there was nobody around. For hours he struggled to get out, but the sides of the hole were too slippery and he could not move an inch. + +One night, he heard a voice saying, “If you want, I can help you out.†John looked around, but all he could see was a big, black snake. The snake hissed and said, “I will help you, if you give me a big hug.†+ +John was scared, but he needed to get out and so he agreed. Just as the snake was about to pull John out, he felt a sharp sting. The snake had given him a nasty bite. He screamed in pain and tried to move, but he couldn't. + +John never made it out of the hole and the next morning he was found dead. Even though he had struggled a lot, he didn't have enough luck to escape. +Once upon a time there were two bears. One bear was impatient, while the other bear was very calm. One day, the impatient bear asked the calm bear if he could have some coal. The calm bear was hesitant, he had very little coal and was not sure he wanted to give any away. + +"I'm sorry," said the calm bear, "but I don't have much coal, so I'm afraid I can't give you any." + +The impatient bear became very frustrated. He knew that the calm bear was lying and he wanted coal badly. He withdrew into his cave and began to pout, refusing to come out until he got some coal. + +The calm bear saw how desperate the other one was, so he decided to give him some of his coal. He brought some coal over and put it in front of the impatient bear's cave. The impatient bear couldn't believe it, he was so excited! He quickly grabbed the coal and ran into his cave. + +The two bears were now friends, and the impatient bear was happy he got some coal. The two bears would often go out together and enjoy their coal, creating fires and sharing stories. + +The End. +Once upon a time, a little red pig went out to find something to chew. She wandered around the farm in search of something yummy, but she couldn't find anything. + +Suddenly, the little pig heard a voice. It was the farmer! He said, "Hey there! I have something you might like to chew. Come over here and take a look." + +The little pig was happy and trotted over to the farmer. He had a big red apple in his hand. The little pig said, "Yum, can I have it?" The farmer said, "Of course. You can chew it all you want." + +The little pig took the apple and started to chew on it right away. She was so happy! She chewed and chewed until the apple was all gone. + +The little pig thanked the farmer and said, "I'm so full now. Now I'm ready for a nap." She happily trotted off to her pen, the tasty apple still in her tummy. +The two friends, Jack and Jill, were gathering together in the park. Jack was carrying some sticks while Jill had a big bag with her. + +Jack: "What's that bag for, Jill?" + +Jill: "It's a surprise!" + +Jack: "What kind of surprise?" + +Jill: "You'll find out soon!" + +They kept walking until they found a pitch. Jack was very excited and started rolling around on the grass. Jill was busy setting up something. + +Jack: "What is this place?" + +Jill: "You'll see. Just wait a bit longer!" + +After some time, Jill had made a badminton court. There were two nets, parks and even some rackets. Jack was excited and couldn't hide his smile. + +Jack: "Wow, this looks so fun!" + +They started playing badminton and enjoyed the game for quite a long time. The sun was setting and it was getting cold. But Jack and Jill had a great day full of laughter and smiles. +Once there was a boy who was very wise. He was walking near a river when he heard a loud noise. He looked around, but he couldn't see anything. So, he hurried to the river to see what it was. + +When he arrived at the river, he saw a big crocodile swimming in the water. The crocodile looked very angry and it was getting closer and closer to the shore. The boy was scared, but he was very wise. + +The boy yelled at the crocodile, "Go away! I don't want you here!" + +But the crocodile didn't listen. It kept swimming towards the boy. The boy hurried away, but it was too late. The crocodile bit the boy's leg and dragged him into the river. + +The boy was never heard from again. He was gone forever. + +This is a sad story, but it teaches us an important lesson: no matter how wise a person is, they should always take care when they're near a river. +Once upon a time, there was an old man and a young boy. The old man wanted to take the boy on an adventure. So, one day, the old man and the young boy went on a journey. + +The old man said to the young boy, "We are going to have a fun adventure. The only thing you have to do is to surrender". The boy said, "Yes, I will surrender!" + +The old man and the young boy went on a journey, they went together into the woods. After a while, they arrived at a big safe. They opened the safe and inside they found a jar full of tasty treats. + +The old man said, "This is our treasure! It's very tasty. So, let's take them and have a snack". The young boy happily agreed and they happily shared the tasty treats. + +At the end of their journey, the old man said to the young boy, "This was a great adventure. You surrendered and now you are safe". The boy smiled and said, "We can come again anytime if you want!". +The magic zigzag touched the sky. It was a special zigzag because it could go everywhere. All the animals were very curious and the zigzag went from one place to the next. + +But, one day the zigzag was feeling selfish. It didn't want to go any further. It stopped moving and stayed in one place. + +The animals were sad. They had wanted to explore the world with the zigzag and now they couldn't. But, they had an idea. + +They all came together and started touching the zigzag, one at a time. They all sang a special song with their soft, kind voices. Gradually, the zigzag started to move again. + +The zigzag was no longer selfish and started to go from one place to the next, just like it used to. The animals were very happy and the zigzag was happily exploring the world with them. +"Where are you going, Mandy?" asked Mommy. + +Mandy giggled and skipped away. "I'm going to find cheese!" she said. + +Mommy laughed. "I don't think cheese jumps, silly!" + +Mandy skipped faster. "Yes it does!" she said. She ran out the door and into the garden. + +Mandy could see the cheese jumping high above her head. She held out her hands and tried to catch it. But the cheese was too fast. + +"That's okay," said Mommy. "Let's get you some cheese for lunch." + +Mandy smiled and skipped away to the kitchen. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Julie. She loved to play outside with her blanket in the sunshine. + +One day she was playing outside on a very hot day and decided to sit in the shade of a big tree. She spread her blanket out and laid down to take a nap. She was dreaming of her favourite toy when all of a sudden a dead bird came flying down from the sky. Julie was scared and quickly covered herself in her blanket. + +Suddenly, a strong wind started blowing and the dead bird flew away. Julie was so relieved and she let out a big breath. In that moment, a big white dove came down from the sky and landed on her blanket. + +Julie slowly got up, grabbed her blanket and released the dove into the air. The dove flew up and circled around before slowly flying away. It was a beautiful sight and Julie smiled. She felt very proud that she was able to help the little dove. +One day, a boy named Jack and his Mommy went on a safari. Everywhere they looked, they saw amazing animals. Jack was so excited to see all the funny monkeys, big elephants, and colorful birds. + +Then, Jack heard a loud noise. Mommy looked up, and she saw a lion. It was walking towards them! Mommy quickly grabbed Jack's hand and said, "Let's go, Jack!". She pulled him in the opposite direction. + +The lion kept coming closer and closer. Jack got scared and started to cry. He didn't want to go. He wanted to look at the animals! + +Mommy knelt down and said, "It's okay, Jack. We're not in danger. Lions like to call out when they're near so they don't get too close to people." + +Jack stopped crying and said, "Sorry, Lion". + +Mommy smiled and hugged Jack tight. She said, "It's okay Jack, let's go look at the other animals!" + +And so, Jack and his Mommy went on a safari and the lion safely stayed away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved going to the beach. The water was always so sparkly and the sand was so soft. +This particular day, she wanted to go in the water, but her parents refused. They said the tide was too high and the water was too thick. +So, she was forced to stay on the beach, watching the waves and feeling frustrated. +But then, the growing waves took away her bucket and spade from the beach. The tide took it away and refused to give it back. +The little girl was so sad as she watched her things disappear into the thick water. Her day at the beach was ruined. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Joe. Joe needed help. He was looking for something black. He asked his mom what to do. + +"Mom, I need a black thing," said Joe. + +"What kind of black thing?" asked his mom. + +"I don't know," said Joe. + +"Well," said his mom, "Maybe you could look outside. See if you can find something black out there." + +Joe went outside and looked around. He saw a bird. It was blue and it had a black beak. + +Joe said to himself, "That's exactly what I need." + +So he took the bird and showed it to his mom. + +"Look what I found," said Joe. + +"That looks perfect," said his mom. + +And that's how Joe found what he needed. The end. +One morning, Jane woke feeling cold. She snuggled up in her blankets, but was unhappy. Suddenly, her dad came in and said, "Cheer up! I'm carrying you to the park!" + +Jane's eyes lit up. She quickly put on her warm clothes and ran out of the house with her dad. He held her in his arms as they walked, making her laugh and smile. He carried her to the park, and she felt delighted. + +When they got there, Jane played with her toys, slid down the slippery slide and laughed in the swings. The cold morning had disappeared and been replaced with fun. Jane was so happy and content. Dad carried her home, and slept soundly that night. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Liam. He was only three years old and had a weak thumb. One afternoon, his mom saw him and noticed something was wrong. + +"Liam, why is your thumb so weak?" his mom asked him. + +Liam said, "I don't know". + +His mom knew something needed to be done and said, "We need to fix your thumb, Liam. Let's go to the doctor and see what they can do." + +Liam didn't want to go to the doctor. He said, "No, I don't want to go. I don't like doctors!" + +His mom smiled and said, "It's OK, Liam. A doctor can help fix your thumb. And I'll be right there with you." + +Liam agreed and soon he and his mom were off to the doctor. After an examination, the doctor said that Liam needed a shot to help make his thumb stronger. + +Liam was scared, but his mom said, "It's OK, Liam. I promise the shot won't hurt. Just think of it as helping you to fix your thumb." + +Liam took a deep breath and nodded. After the shot, Liam's thumb was feeling better. Even though it was still weak, it was getting stronger every day. + +Liam was happy to have his thumb fixed and never wanted to go back +Once there was a boy called Sam. He was very naughty. Whenever Sam did something wrong, his dad would punish him by taking away his toys. Sam's dad was very patient. He would always explain to Sam why he was being punished and he always used clear words. + +One day, Sam was playing in his room and he broke a toy. He was scared to tell his dad what had happened, so he tried to hide the broken toy. + +Dad came into the room and said: "Sam, what happened here? Why did you break this toy?" + +Sam was very scared, but he was brave and said: "I'm sorry dad. I was being naughty." + +Dad was strict but patient. He said: "Sam, you have to be more careful with toys. This is why I have to punish you. However, I will give you one more chance. If you do something wrong again, I will take away all of your toys. Do you understand?" + +Sam looked up at dad and nodded. Dad smiled and ruffled Sam's hair. Sam knew his dad was right. He promised to be very careful and never do anything wrong again. Dad was happy and said: "I'm proud of you for understanding the point. I am glad you are being so patient." + +Sam knew that he had learned an important lesson. He went back to playing with his toys, careful to be extra careful. From +A wealthy family was walking in the fog. The fog was so thick they could barely see a few steps ahead. They were a bit scared and uncertain. + +The father said, "Don't worry. Everything will be alright!" + +Just then, from the corner of his eye, the father saw something moving in the fog. He blinked and, suddenly, he could see a little girl standing in front of them. She smiled and said, "Follow me!" + +The family followed the little girl and soon the fog was gone. The family was surprised to find a beautiful beach in front of them. They had never seen such beauty before! + +The little girl smiled and said,"See, I told you that everything would be alright." The father thanked the little girl, and then the family enjoyed the beach. + +The family blinked and, when they opened their eyes, the girl was gone. They wondered how she had known the fog would take them somewhere so wonderful. +One day, Jack was in the kitchen when he heard a funny noise coming from the faucet. He walked over to see what it was and was surprised to see a little frog jumping around it. "Hello there!" Jack said to the frog. The frog didn't answer, but instead jumped up and tried to escape. + +Jack laughed with delight, but suddenly he realised that if the frog escaped, it could end up in the wrong place - like the garden or the living room! He quickly grabbed the frog and put it in his hands. It was trying to jump away from him, but he held on tightly. + +Jack walked outside with the frog and looked for a safe place for it. He saw a grassy field and, with a smile, placed the frog in the middle of it. The little frog hopped away towards the bushes and Jack was happy that he had kept the frog safe. + +Suddenly, someone spoke to him. It was the frog! "Thank you so much Jack," it said. "My life was in danger and you helped me escape. You are so fine!" Jack smiled, happy to have helped his new friend. +Once, there were two friends named Sarah and Joe. They liked to play together every day. + +One day, Sarah felt grumpy because she didn't get to go outside and play. She complained to Joe and asked as to why she couldn't go outside, but Joe didn't know. + +"Things on Earth remain the same," Joe said, gently. + +Sarah was sad and asked, "why?". Joe explained that all of the people on Earth must work together to make changes. + +Sarah understood and decided to help the people around her make a change. She stopped being grumpy and started smiling. + +The moral of the story is that if we all work together, anything can change for the better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very angry. She wanted to get something to eat, but when she opened the fridge there was nothing there. She started to grumble and stomp her toes in frustration. + +Her mom heard her and came into the kitchen. She asked the little girl what was wrong. The little girl said she was angry because she was hungry. Mom said that she could fix that, so she grabbed a tray and loaded it up with food. It was full of little pieces of fruit, turkey, and cheese. + +The little girl was so excited! She ran to the kitchen table and began to eat. While she was eating, she and her mom started to discuss why she was so angry. It turns out the little girl was feeling sad that her dad had to go away for work. Mom explained to her that he had to leave because he wanted to make money to provide for their family. + +After they finished discussing dad's job, the little girl was much happier. She was thankful to her mom for filling her tray with yummy food and for talking with her about why she was angry. She was no longer angry, just happy to be with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a very clever dog called Toby. He lived in a big garden with his dad. One day, Toby and his dad were walking in the garden when they heard a noise. Toby's dad frowned and he asked Toby to stay close. + +When they got closer to the noise, Toby's dad stopped. He saw a huge bear! Toby's dad was very scared and he knew he had to order the bear to go away. He called to the bear, but the bear just laughed. Toby's dad was about to give up when Toby stepped forward. + +Toby was very intelligent and he knew what to do. He promised the bear that if he left, Toby would give him some food. The bear thought this sounded like a good idea and he agreed to leave. Toby's dad was so proud of Toby and the bear left. + +The end. +There was once a family who went for a picnic to the beach. Everything went great until a big storm came. Everything was gloomy and Mommy was worried. She asked her daughter, Bonnie, "What can we do?" + + Bonnie thought for a minute and then said, "Let's have a barbecue!" + +Mommy agreed, so they all went to buy beef and charcoal. When they got home, they built a barbecue in their garden and began cooking the beef. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was the rain, spoiling the barbecue. + +Bonnie felt terrible. She had spoiled their picnic and everyone looked so unhappy. But her Mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, sweetheart. I'm sure someday we will be able to have a barbecue again." + +The moral of the story is that we should never spoil our fun, but if we do then we should not be too hard on ourselves and learn to accept that everything won't always turn out the way we planned. +Once upon a time, there was a very curious girl. She wanted to explore the world and every day she would find something new. + +One day, the girl heard a beautiful song coming from the forest. She walked closer, to examine the song she was hearing. + +The girl saw a bird perched in the tree, singing a song. The song was incredible, and filled her with joy. + +The girl said, “Oh, such an incredible song! What a beautiful day!†+ +The bird chirped and said, “Thank you, little one. I'm so glad you liked my song.†+ +The girl smiled and said, “I love your song! Let’s sing it together every day!†+ +And so, every day they did, and the girl always felt happy when they sang the incredible song together. +One day a driver was driving through the countryside in his car. Suddenly he saw a young rabbit trembling by the side of the road. She was scared and alone. The driver felt sorry for her. He got out of his car, and gently picked her up. He put her in his car, and drove away. + +The rabbit was very nervous, so the driver talked to her in a soft and calming voice. He asked her what was wrong, and she said that she had lost her way. The driver took her to her home, and she thanked him for helping her. + +Then the driver noticed that the rabbit had a jealous brother. The brother said angrily, "Why did you bring her home? She's my sister!" The driver looked at him and said, "I'm sorry, but I was just trying to help her. She was all alone, and was trembling with fear." + +The brother still looked angry, but he knew the driver had just been trying to do the right thing. He smiled at the driver and said, "Thank you for bringing her home." Then, he and his sister went on their way together. The driver waved goodbye, and drove away. +One day, Sally and her mom were at the park. Sally wanted to find something interesting to do. She saw a frame on the ground. + +Sally asked her Mom, "What's this?" + +Her Mom replied, "Oh that's a frame. It's an unknown object. What do you think we should do with it?" + +Sally thought and then said, "Let's have a race! We can each build something with it!" + +Her Mom smiled and agreed. Sally quickly grabbed the frame and started to build something. Her mom soon followed suit. + +They worked together and finally, after a few minutes, they were done. It was a beautiful work of art. They were both proud of it. + +"Let's see who finished first!" said Sally. + +After a long and exciting race, Sally was the winner. Her Mom exclaimed, "Well done, Sally! You've done a great job!" + +Sally felt really proud and hugged her Mom. They were both so happy. They had made something special and unknown out of a simple frame. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful landscape. Everywhere you looked, it was full of wildlife running, flying, and hopping all over. + +One day, a young rabbit hopped into the area. She was the most adorable bunny the animals had ever seen. She had big brown eyes and cute black ears. + +The animals were so curious about her that the rabbit felt shy and scurried away. The animals wanted to know where she was going so they decided to follow her. + +The little bunny hopped and hopped until she finally came to a lake. She sat down and softly said, "This lake is so dry and I need a drink of water." + +The animals were so worried about her. They worked together to help her out, gathering rain clouds from around the landscape and releasing them over the lake. + +The animals watched as the clouds filled the sky and the lake was quickly replenished. + +The little bunny was so happy and hopped around in delight. "Thank you so much!" the bunny said, with a little wave and a smile. + +The animals were so glad they had been able to help their adorable new friend. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Kayda was walking in the park. Everything seemed so beautiful and she wanted to take it all in. + +Suddenly, she noticed a figure standing in the shadows. The figure seemed very tall and a bit scary, so Kayda was worried. She stopped and looked at it. + +"Who are you?" she asked. + +"I'm the guardian of the park. I make sure everyone is safe and happy," the figure answered. + +Kayda was relieved. She thanked the figure, then started running and playing around the park again. She felt so lucky to have such a nice guardian looking after her. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to run. Every day she would go out and play in the sunshine. Her heart was full of fun and happy thoughts. + +One day she saw a special bird in the distance. She wanted to go and say hello but she was scared. Then she remembered that she had promised herself to be brave. With an honest smile, she said hello to the bird. + +The bird was so pleased to meet her! The little girl told the bird all about her day. She showed the bird how she could run fast across the grass. The bird asked the girl if she could fly with him. The girl said it sounded like fun and promised that she would try. + +And they were off! Together they flew over the trees and across the sky. The girl was so happy she almost forgot to close her eyes. Nothing felt so wonderful like flying with the bird. + +The girl and the bird were so happy that they decided to become best friends forever. With a hug goodbye, the bird promised to stay close to the girl's heart for always. +Once upon a time, a penguin named Penny was taking a walk around her neighbourhood. All of a sudden, she noticed something amazing. It was a sack filled with something she had never seen before. When she asked somebody what was inside the sack, they told her it was full of surprises. + +Curious, Penny decided to peek inside the sack. She saw a lot of cool things, such as big bubbles and colourful lights. She thought it was amazing! + +Penny wanted to show everyone the sack of surprises, so she decided to take it with her. However, it was a bit too heavy for her to carry. She asked a nearby hippo for help. The hippo was happy to help and they started walking together. + +When they got to the park, Penny opened the sack and everyone was amazed. They played with the bubbles and the lights and had tons of fun. It was one of the most amazing days of Penny's life! +Once upon time there was a boy who was nervous. He had to do a lot of things to get ready for the day and he was very worried. + +His mother saw him and said, “Don’t worry, I will remind you of all the things you need to do. First, you need to get dressed.†+ +The boy was still feeling very nervous so his mother gave him a big hug. “Now, let’s go to the bathroom so we can brush our teeth.†+ +Once they were in the bathroom, the boy’s mother handed him a little pot of powder. “This powder will help you brush your teeth and make them nice and clean.†+ +The boy looked at the powder, but he was still feeling nervous. His mother gave him another big hug and said, “Don’t worry, I’m here to remind you of all the things you need to do.†+ +The boy took a deep breath and smiled. He was ready to start his day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She was very obedient and always did what her parents asked her to. One day, Sarah's parents gave her a rake and asked her to help in the garden. Sarah was so excited and said, "Yes, I can do it!" + +Sarah took the rake and did a great job. She spread the soil evenly, made sure the plants were properly arranged, and raked the grass so it looked neat and tidy. All the while, Sarah was very obedient and never stopped when her parents asked her to. + +After Sarah was done, her parents were very pleased with her work. They said, "Sarah, you did a great job! We are so proud of you." Sarah smiled and said, "Thank you." Her parents gave her a big hug and said, "Keep up the good work, Sarah." And she did. +Once upon a time there was a blue balloon. It belonged to a little girl called Louise. Louise decided to go on an adventure with her balloon. + +She said goodbye to her mom and they set off down the road. Louise used her little legs to run fast. She was soon out of sight. + +The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. Louise and her balloon kept going until they reached a big farm. They saw lots of animals with the farm owner. + +The farm owner saw Louise and her balloon. He waved to them and said, "Welcome! Come and visit the farm." + +Louise smiled and said, "Yay, let's go explore!" She and the balloon ran all over the farm, looking at all the animals and exploring the different fields. They finally stopped for a rest under a shady tree. + +The farm owner was so happy to see Louise having fun that he asked her if she wanted to come back and visit again. Louise happily agreed and thanked the farm owner for being so kind. + +So Louise and her blue balloon returned home, happy and content. They will always remember their visit to the farm and the kind farm owner who welcomed them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved the summer season because it was full of fun adventures. + +One day, she went outside to play a game of tag with her friends. She felt so happy and excited - she ran around the garden in circles. + +Suddenly, she got very dizzy. She stumbled and fell to the ground, and her friends all laughed. + +"Lucy, why don't you take a break?" one of her friends called out. + +Lucy smiled and nodded. She took a deep breath and climbed up onto a bench. "The summer season is almost over," she said sadly. + +Just then, her mother called out from the house. "Lucy, it's time to come inside. Hurry!" + +Lucy jumped off of the bench and ran as fast as she could. She wanted to make the most of the summer before it was gone. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful puppy. He wanted to run faster than any other puppy in the world. So he discussed with his mom what he could do to increase his speed. His mom said, "Try to run in a straight line and practice a lot. That will help you get faster". + +The puppy was eager to try his mom's advice. He ran and ran, but he couldn't get any faster. He started to get frustrated. He didn't understand why he wasn't getting any faster. + +One day the puppy decided to talk to his mom again about this problem. He told his mom, "I'm not running fast enough. What can I do?" His mom said, "You need to practice more, with more focus. Don't give up, you can do it!" + +The puppy was determined so he tried his mom's advice. He practiced and practiced until he got faster and faster. In the end, he was the fastest pup in the world. He was so proud of himself and he looked just as beautiful as ever. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Amy. They both went to the same school. + +One day they went to school and they talked about something different. They discussed what they wanted to do when they got home. + +Jack wanted to ride his bike and Amy wanted to play with her dolls. They laughed and smiled as they talked about all the fun they would have. + +When school was finished they waved goodbye and said they would see each other the next day. + +Then they both went home and did their favorite things - Jack rode his bike and Amy played with her dolls. They had a great day at school and then enjoyed different things when they were home. +There once was a grumpy shark who did not like to sing. He always thought it was too much trouble. One day, he swam up to a group of other fish who were all singing together in a joyful chorus. The grumpy shark stuck out his fin and said, "Hey! Why are you all singing? That's too much trouble. Just be quiet already!" + +The other fish stopped their singing and looked at the grumpy shark. Then, one of the fish spoke up. "Singing is fun! And when we sing together, it's even better. Not only that, but it helps to keep us all happy." + +The grumpy shark sighed. He didn't want to admit it, but the fish was actually right. When the fish had been singing, it had made them all very happy. So he decided to try singing, too. + +When he sang, his grumpy face turned into a big smile. Even though it was a bit difficult at first, the shark soon found himself part of the singing group, and they were all very happy. + +The moral of the story is: it's worth it to take the time to sing. Singing can make us all happy! +Jimmy loved watching TV. He was only three years old but his favorite thing was to push the 'ON' button. Every time he watched TV it made him happy. + +One day, Jimmy was playing with his toys when his mother came in the room. She asked him to turn off the TV because it was time to have lunch. Jimmy wanted to keep watching, so he tried to push his mother away. + +His mother was very compassionate and understood that Jimmy was still a little boy but she explained that it was important to turn off the TV for a while. So, even though Jimmy was sad, he turned off the TV. + +Jimmy was still sad and it made his mother sad too, so she gave him a big hug and told him that he could watch TV again after lunch! Jimmy was happy again and thanked his mother for being so understanding. +Once upon a time there was a loyal dog named Max. Max lived in a house with his family, who loved him very much. + +One day Max went out to play in the garden. As soon as he stepped outside, he noticed a snake. It was coiled up, and staring at him. Max was frightened, but he remembered his family had taught him to be brave. + +Max slowly held his paw up in the air and started to wave. After a few moments, the snake lifted its head and waved back. Max was so happy that the snake was friendly. + +Humans and animals alike can be loyal and Max found this out when the snake stayed in the garden, waving at him every day! Max would run up to the snake and wave and the snake would wave back. Max was so content that he had a loyal friend. +Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was James and he was three years old. He was very silly and liked to run around. + +One day, his mother asked him to be very quiet. She was outside putting a big box on the front porch. + +“What’s in the box, Mommy?†asked James. + +“It’s a surprise,†said his mother. “But you have to promise not to spoil it!†+ +The next day, James saw a man on a truck drive away with the box. James thought it was very stupid that he couldn’t see what was inside it. + +All day, he thought about the surprise and by the evening he was too excited to sit still. + +His mother said, “James, if you spoil it, I won’t be very happy.†+ +James promised not to spoil it and sat down to wait. Soon his father came through the door with the box. Inside the box was a new toy! + +James was so excited and thanked his parents for the surprise. He learned a lesson that day that being silly and not listening can spoil a surprise. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl named Mary. Mary loved exploring new places and going on adventures. +One day, Mary was out walking and she decided to take a visit to an old, scary castle. Mary was so excited to explore. +But then Mary heard a loud noise from inside the castle. Mary ran up to the castle entrance, but stopped when she heard a voice. +The voice said, “Who is there?†Mary was scared, but she answered, “It’s me. Mary.†+The voice said, “Don’t be scared. You can come in. I’m an old ghost.†+Mary was still scared, but she stepped inside the castle. When she saw the friendly ghost, she was no longer scared. +The ghost was happy that Mary wasn’t scared. He showed her around the castle. It was the most exciting visit Mary had ever taken! +Once upon a time, there was a graceful princess. Every day she would sit on the finest throne in the castle and invite someone to come and play with her. + +One day, she invited a bird to join her. The bird looked around, its eyes curious and alert, before landing on the hand of the princess. + +The princess asked the bird whether it knew how to tie knots. Without hesitation, the bird flew over to a nearby tree and began tying knots in the branches. The princess watched in awe as the bird gracefully tied knots in the branches. + +When the bird had finished, the princess clapped with joy. She thanked the bird for its amazing knot-tying skills and invited it to stay for tea. The bird happily accepted and the two shared tea and talked for hours. + +The princess and the bird had such a lovely time together and formed a wonderful friendship. With every visit, they shared lots of laughter and enjoyed each other’s company. +Bob had a competitive streak; he wanted to be the best at everything he did! He was determined to win every race, every time. + +Today, Bob was at the park with his parents. He saw his friend Jimmy running around and celebrating. "I have a better idea! Let's shut our eyes, count to ten and see who can run the fastest," said Bob. + +His parents thought it sounded like a nice challenge, but Jimmy wasn't sure. Bob insisted and the three of them shut their eyes. Bob counted to ten and started running, but then he stumbled into a wall. He cracked his head and fell down. + +"Oh no," said Bob's parents when they saw what had happened. "You could have been hurt. This isn't a game; you need to be more careful!" + +Bob was upset and he didn't want to be competitive anymore. He hadn't expected the race to end like that, but it had happened, and he had learned something important that day. +Once, there was a boy called Tom. Tom was only three years old and he had a big imagination. One day, Tom played a naughty game and forgot to clean up his toys. His dad saw what he had done and was disappointed. + +"Tom," said Dad. "That was a naughty game. If you don't clean up your toys, I will have to use the whip." +Tom felt guilty and quickly picked up his toys. + +A few weeks later, Tom played the naughty game again. Dad was angry and he gave Tom a stern warning. But this time, Tom forgot his promise and soon Dad had to grab the whip. + +Tom screamed and ran away feeling very guilty. He realised he had been very naughty and that he had forgotten Dad's warning. + +The bad ending was that Tom never forgot the feeling of being so guilt and scared, he stopped playing the naughty game for good. +Once upon a time, there lived a tiny little puppy called Daisy. Daisy was the smallest puppy in the litter and was always feeling very helpless. One day, when she was outside, she heard a loud noise - it was the sound of a big storm coming. She quickly ran saw a nearby shelter and hid. + +As she hid inside the shelter, Daisy started to get very frightened. The storm grew stronger and stronger and she felt so helpless, she started to whimper. Daisy thought she was alone, until a gentle voice said, "Don't worry, little pup - I'm here to keep you safe." + +It was an old man who was sitting in the corner of the shelter. He patted Daisy kindly and said, "Everything will be OK, little one". Daisy felt a lot more relaxed. + +Suddenly, there was a huge bang! The shelter walls started to shake and Daisy felt very helpless again. The old man calmly said, "Don't worry, little one, it'll be over soon." He was right - the storm eventually broke and the shelter was still standing. + +Daisy was so happy and thankful - she was one of the lucky ones. She stayed in the shelter until the storm had completely passed. The old man will always be remembered by Daisy, who felt so helpless that day, but with his help, stayed safe and sound. +Once there was a little boy called Tim. He was very excited, because today was a special day. His mom had brought him to pick blueberries! + +Tim had never picked blueberries before and he was so excited that he ran up and down between the tall blueberry bushes. He could hear the blueberries meeting, and at one point, he even saw a deer! + +His mom showed him how to pick the sweet, juicy blueberries, and soon Tim had a big bowl full. He was so proud of himself and said, "Thank you, mom, for this special day. I'm very grateful!" + +When they went home, Tim and his mom made muffins with the blueberries. They were so yummy, but even better was the feeling that the day had given him... a feeling of great excitement! +Once upon a time there was a sad girl named Kaya. Every day when Kaya would go outside to play, she would see all the other children playing together with friends. But because Kaya was so unique, she didn't have any. + +Kaya would try to join in with the other kids but they would make fun of her and push her away. She would fall to the ground and feel sad and alone. + +One day Kaya decided enough was enough. The next day, when the children pushed her away, Kaya didn't fall. Instead, she stood firm and told them she wouldn't move! + +The children were surprised and ran away. Kaya then started to rub her arms and legs but nothing happened. Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. It was a rubbing fairy! + +The rubbing fairy told her that her unique way of handling the situation made her special and magical. From that day on, the rubbing fairy taught Kaya special rubbing tricks that made her even more unique! +Jane and her brother Tom were walking through a park one day. The sun was shining and the trees were swaying in a gentle breeze. + +Suddenly, Tom spotted something glittering in the bushes. It was a big pile of gold coins! He gasped in surprise, "Look, Jane! Gold!" + +Jane warned her brother that they should leave the gold alone, but Tom just wouldn't listen. He quickly grabbed a handful of coins and tried to run away. But it was too late! From behind the bushes, a terrible monster appeared. The monster had been guarding the gold and angrily shouted, "You can't have my coins!" + +Tom was so scared that he dropped the coins and tried to run away, but the monster was too fast. The monster grabbed Tom by the shoulders and said, "You have to learn to respect other people's things". Then, the monster released Tom and disappeared back into the bushes. + +Jane and Tom quickly ran all the way home. When they told their parents about the incident, their parents were so relieved. They reminded both the children that it's not nice to take what isn't yours without asking. It's better to be honest and to never take anything that doesn't belong to you. + +The lesson was learned, and Jane and Tom never looked for gold in the park again! +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit called Bob. Bob was very scared and he wanted to find somewhere safe to hide. He noticed a dark cave and decided to go inside. + +Just as Bob was about to enter the cave, a group of staff appeared. They were wearing uniforms and carrying sticks. Bob was very scared but he stayed hidden. + +One of the staff members said: "We must release the animal back into the wild!" But the others disagreed. + +Bob was so scared that he started to tremble. He knew that they wanted to catch him and make him go away. They started to come closer, so Bob ran away as fast as he could. + +But he was too late. The staff caught up with him and released him into the wild. + +Bob was very scared and never found a safe place to stay. Instead, he lived in fear until the end of his days. +Once upon a time, there was a poor dancer. She was always sad while she performed. Everyone else was happy, but she couldn't seem to muster a smile. + +One morning, the dancer got a surprise in the mail. In it was a letter, and inside the letter was a ticket to the biggest dance show in town. + +The dancer was nervous, but she got ready for the show. Her luck changed in an incredible way. All of a sudden, the crowd erupted and she felt joy that she had never felt before! + +The dancer smiled and danced from the morning until the night. She was so excited and happy that she even forgot that she was ever poor. + +The dancer lived happily ever after, proving that anything is possible no matter how small you are. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was only 3-years-old, and he liked to help his parents around the house. One day, Jack was in the bathroom when he saw his mom's razor. He wanted to help her shave her legs like she had taught him. + +Jack picked up the razor, but it was slippery and he dropped it. The razor fell into the sink and started to soak in the water. + +Jack's mom quickly ran into the bathroom when she heard the noise. "What did you do, Jack?" she asked. + +Jack was scared, and he started to feel bad. He looked down and said, "I'm sorry, mommy. I dropped your razor and it fell into the sink." + +His mom gave him a hug and said, "It's ok, Jack. But next time you want to help, please ask mommy first. It's very important to be careful with things that are not yours." + +Jack nodded and said, "I will, mommy. I promise that I won't touch your razor or other things that aren't mine." + +Jack's mom dried her razor off. It was a white razor, and it was still in perfect condition. She smiled and said, "Let's get back to work, Jack." + +Jack had learned an important lesson. He realized that sometimes things can look fun or easy to do, +Once upon a time, there was a little factory. Inside the factory, there were many original things. It belonged to a big, kind family. + +One day, the family's three-year-old daughter was visiting the factory for the very first time. She looked around with great interest. She noticed that everything inside belonged to the family. + +"This factory belongs to us," said the father, smiling. + +The little girl was so happy. She clapped her hands and smiled. + +A few years later, the factory still belonged to the same family. But it was different now. There were more and newer things inside, but nothing was as original as when the family first started. But that didn't matter. The factory still belonged to the same family and it always would. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Jeff. He was a very wise man and he wanted to keep his brain sharp. + +Every day he would sit down under a big oak tree and prepare himself. He would meditate and think of all kinds of ideas. + +One day, a small three year old boy named Tim noticed him and asked, “What are you doing?†+ +“I’m preparing myself,†said Jeff. + +“Why are you doing that?†asked Tim curiously. + +“Well, I’m preparing my brain so that I can remember all kinds of things,†Jeff explained. + +Tim asked, “Can I do that too?†+ +Smiling, Jeff said, “Of course! All you have to do is take time to prepare and you can become smarter just like I am.†+ +The moral of the story is that everyone can use their brain and become smarter, no matter their age. All they have to do is take the time to prepare their brain. +Mama took the little boy to the park. They had lots of fun together. The boy loved running around and playing with the toys. + +Mama: "Would you like to try the swing?" + +The little boy smiled and ran over. Mama helped him get in the swing. She took his hand and pushed him softly. He laughed as he went higher and higher. + +Mama: "Is that fun?" + +The little boy nodded, his eyes sparkled as he looked back at his mama. + +Mama: "That's great! Let's also do some healthy activities. Let's play hide and seek!" + +The little boy clapped his hands in happiness and ran to find a spot to hide. Mama started counting and the little boy found a great spot to hide. + +Mama called for him and the boy jumped out of his hiding spot. Mama smiled and praised the little boy for being so brave. The little boy ran around the park, playing other healthy games with Mama. + +At the end of their trip to the park, the little boy hugged his mama tight. He was thankful for the fun and healthy day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy had a pretty yellow dress that she loved to wear. It was her favorite dress. + +One day, Daisy wanted to take a walk. Her mom said, "Make sure you stay safe, it can be dangerous out there." Daisy smiled and nodded. + +As Daisy was walking, she noticed a piece of her dress had come loose. She tried to fix it, but it wouldn't stay on. + +Just then, Daisy heard a loud noise and started to get scared. She looked around and saw nothing, but there was something lurking in the shadows that was dangerous. Daisy ran back to her house, holding her dress tightly together. + +When she got back, her mom asked, "What happened?" Daisy replied, "I heard something and it was scary!" Daisy's mom said, "That's why it's important to be careful and stay safe when you walk." Daisy nodded and hugged her mom. + +And that's how Daisy learned an important lesson about staying safe and wearing her dress. +Once upon a time there was a small girl. She was only 3 years old and she loved to play. One day she went for a walk in the woods with her family. + +They stopped to rest and the little girl looked around. She saw a small house and she peered in the window. Inside an old man was sitting, praying. + +The little girl asked her mother, "What is he doing?" + +Her mother answered, "He is praying. He is talking to God and asking for help." + +The little girl was very quiet and watched the old man for a while. Then they continued on their way. + +The little girl felt happy that she had seen the old man praying in his quiet house. She knew it was a special thing to do. +Once upon a time there was a rich farmer. Every day he would work in his garden and tend to his animals. He was very happy with his life. + +One day, a poor man came to the farm. He was looking for work so that he could make money to buy food for his family. So, the farmer said, "Please help me in my garden today and I will pay you." + +The man was very happy, and he worked in the garden all day. At the end of the day, the farmer gave him some money. The man thanked the farmer and said, "Thank you! Now I can buy food for my family." + +The rich farmer was filled with happiness. He felt so good for helping the poor man. From that day on, the farmer let the man help in the garden every day. The poor man thanked the farmer each day, and both of them were happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. She was three years old and loved to explore the world around her. One day, Mia was playing in her room when she stumbled upon an interesting crib. She ran to ask her mom what it was. + +Mia: "Mom, what is this?" + +Mom: "That is your crib, Mia. It belongs to you!" + +Mia was so delighted to have her own crib. She proudly carried it around the house, letting all her friends know this special item belonged to her. + +Mia loved her crib. She filled it with all kinds of stuffed animals that made crawling and sleeping even more fun. Whenever Mia felt tired or overwhelmed she would escape to her crib for a few moments and then feel better, ready to take on the world again! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was very excited one day because he was going to visit a famous park. He packed his wallet and headed out for an adventure. + +When Tom arrived at the park he saw lots of wonderful things. He saw a playground, a lake, and lots of flowers. "Wow!" thought Tom, "This is the best!" + +But then he noticed something strange in the distance. He saw a big man walking around with a big bag, and Tom realized he was a robber. He quickly ran away but the robber spotted him and started running after him. + +Tom was so scared he didn't know what to do. Suddenly he remembered he had his wallet with him, and he quickly took it out and threw it to the ground. The robber saw the wallet and quickly snatched it up and ran away. + +Tom was so happy to be safe and his wallet was safe too. He thanked the heavens for his good luck. From then on, Tom was known as the famous park robber stopper. +Nina was a 3 year old girl. She had one favourite thing to do - play on her swing in her garden. Her Daddy helped her push each day and Nina thought it was the best! + +One day, as she was swinging in the garden, she noticed a robin on a nearby tree and asked her Daddy if she could talk to it. Her Daddy smiled and encouraged her to try. + +"Hello, little bird!" said Nina. "Can I ask you a question?" + +The robin stayed still and cocked its head. + +Nina thought for a moment and asked, "Do you feel guilty when you take the worms?" + +The robin stayed quiet and flew away. + +Nina looked disappointed but her Daddy reassured her. "Not all questions are answered, Nina. That's ok." + +Nina nodded and ran off to have a go on her favourite swing. +Davey was walking in the park. It was sunny and the flowers smelled wonderful. Davey looked for a place to sit. He saw a soft, green bench against a desk. He smiled, thinking it would be a perfect place to relax. + +But then he saw an old man sitting there. The old man had an unhappy look on his face. Davey carefully sat down next to him and asked, "What's wrong?". + +The old man frowned and said, "I used to sit here every day when I was a boy. These days, I can't come to the park anymore." + +Davey thought sadly and said, "Maybe you can come back tomorrow?" + +The old man shook his head and said, "No. I can't come back. This is goodbye." + +Davey was sad and his eyes started to fill with tears. The old man hugged him and said, "Take care of the park. Don't forget me." + +Davey stayed there for a moment, then wiped his tears and went back home, feeling very sad. He would never forget the old man's frown and the soft bench against the desk. +Once upon a time, Bea and Tom were playing a game in the garden. Bea found a long, slim rod and decided they should go fishing. Tom was very excited but Bea warned him to be careful, "Remember, you have to be very quiet when you cast the rod!" + +Tom cupped his hands around his mouth and whispered "OK, I'll be very quiet." He cast the rod and it made a splash in the lake. Suddenly, a pale fish jumped out of the water. "Look, there it is!" exclaimed Bea, pointing to the fish. + +Tom was amazed and he repeated the action. He cast the rod again and again and each time the pale fish came closer to him. Eventually the fish was so close, Tom was able to scoop it up into his hands. Bea and Tom were so happy and they both agreed fishing was even better than playing in the garden! +One day, Joe and his puppy started playing at the park. They were loyal friends and always enjoyed their time together. As they were running around, Joe noticed a rainbow in the sky. + +He asked his puppy: "What is that beautiful thing up in the sky?" + +The pup replied: "Oh that is a rainbow. Don't you just love how it sets in the sky?" Joe thought the rainbow looked amazing and decided to set off on an adventure to find the end of it. + +Joe and his pup traveled for a long time, but they couldn't find the end of the rainbow. After a while, they came to a meadow and stopped to take a break. Joe noticed the sky was filled with rainbows everywhere. He organized all the rainbows he saw in the sky and set them up in a beautiful pattern. + +The pup looked up with happiness, then barked to Joe: " Good job! You made beauty with the rainbows, Joe!" + +Joe smiled and was proud of his loyal puppy who always helped him along the way. They lay in the meadow and watched the rainbows move around in the sky until the sun set and it was time for them to go home. +Once upon a time there was an unusual pilot who was flying an airplane across the sky. He felt lucky to be able to share the beautiful sky with the birds. + +The pilot was cruising when he heard someone complaining. He looked around to see who it was and spotted a small child. The child looked a bit younger than three and he was on the plane too. + +The pilot bent down and asked the child why he was complaining. The child replied "I want to fly the plane like you do". The pilot chuckled and said "Well, that's a bit unusual, you are much too small to become a pilot!" + +The pilot went over to the little boy and gave him a warm hug. The little boy stopped complaining and said "Maybe next time I can fly with you?" + +The pilot smiled and said "Of course! When you're older, I'll take you for a spin!" and with that, it was time for the unusual pilot and the little boy to part ways. +Once upon a time there was a little gray penguin. He liked to hop around and explore his world. One day, he hopped up to a group of other animals and saw a big rock. He asked, "Can I please hop on the rock?" + +The other animals said, "No, the rock belongs to us. Find somewhere else to hop." + +The little penguin felt sad and disappointed. He walked away and found a different rock. He happily hopped around his new rock and thought to himself, "It's better to look for an option that works for everyone." + +Moral of the story: Every creature has a right to explore the world, so it is important to be kind and share your space. +Amira woke up in the morning and sat up. She looked around her room, it was dirty. Streaks of mud ran across the floors and there were crumbs from snacks from the night before. She pouted, she didn't want it to be so dirty. + +Her mum came in and saw the mess. She said, "Amira, sweetie, I need you to help me." + +Amira jumped up and said, "Yes, mum!" + +Mum smiled and said, "I want you to go to the kitchen and pour some water into the bucket. We need to clean this mess up." + +Amira ran off and went to the kitchen. She carefully picked up the jug of water and poured it into the bucket. As she was pouring, she imagined it was her dream, a world without dirt. + +Mum watched and said, "Good job, Amira. Now let's get to cleaning!" + +Amira smiled and said, "Yes!" She was so happy that her Mum had let her help and that she was able to pour water into the bucket to make her dream a reality. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Joe. He was only 3 years old and loved to crawl around his house. One day, he wanted to explore his house even more and started crawling down the hallway. But suddenly he heard a scary noise. It shook his whole house and he was terrified. + +"Mommy, what was that noise?" he asked, afraid of what was happening. + +His mom put her arm around him and said, "It was just a nightmare, Joe. Nothing to be scared of, it's just your house being reliable." + +Joe felt much better and decided to keep crawling around his house. He had the best time exploring and never forgot the sound of the nightmare! +John was a small boy with a big heart. He was only 3 years old and already he had one love - he loved to rock. Every day he visited the well at the edge of his village and played his favourite game. He would rock back and forth, going a little bit higher and higher each time. + +One day, John's mom told him not to go near the well. She said it was filthy and he should play somewhere else. John was sad but he agreed to stay away. + +Unfortunately, that same day he was distracted by a butterfly and before he knew it he found himself at the well. He couldn't help but rock back and forth, higher and higher. Before he knew it, John had slipped and fallen into the well. The water was filthy and the rock walls slippery - there was no way for him to get out. + +John's family was horrified. He had been so full of life and they had all been so happy. But the well was too deep, and he was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a cow called Mabel. Mabel often complained that she was bored with nothing to do. Even though there were many fun things to do, she wanted something new. + +One day, Mabel went on a walk and saw a bright and beautiful maze. Mabel was so excited that she ran right into the maze. + +But Mabel soon got lost in the maze and started complaining. No matter how hard she tried, she could not find the way out. + +Just then, Mabel heard a voice from nearby. It was a little mouse. The mouse said, "You won't get out if you keep on complaining!" + +Mabel was alert. She thought about the mouse's words and took a deep breath. Then she slowly began to look around for a way out. When she looked up towards the sky, she noticed a path of sunlight leading out of the maze. She was able to follow the light to safety. + +Mabel learnt an important lesson from the mouse that day. Complaining doesn't solve problems, but alertness and perseverance will. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle lamp. It was shiny and soft. One day, Paddy the piglet was walking by the lamp and he stopped to take a look. + +"Hello, little lamp," said Paddy. "Do you shine for me?" + +The lamp replied in a soft voice, "Yes, I do. I've been shining for a long time. People used to mention my light all the time." + +Paddy replied, "That's so cool! Maybe one day I'll mention you too!" + +The lamp laughed gently and said, "I'm sure you will, Paddy. Until then, I'll just keep shining for you." + +And so, Paddy the piglet and the gentle lamp stayed friends for a long time. They talked, laughed and shared stories. + +The End. +Sammy was walking through the park with his Auntie when he saw a funny pole. It was a weird looking pole with a twirly top. + +“Wow, what is that?†asked Sammy. + +“That is a strange old pole,†replied his Auntie. + +Sammy wanted to touch it so he ran up to it and tried to grab the twirly bit. + +“Behave, Sammy!†exclaimed his Auntie. “We don’t touch strange poles like that.†+ +Sammy noticed a big sign by the pole that said ‘keep out!’ He was a little scared and stayed away from the weird pole after that. + +The auntie smiled, happy that Sammy was behaving. They held hands and continued walking in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a poor boy. He saw a penny on the ground, and he kneeled down to pick it up. He was so glad to find a penny and he thought he could use it to buy something sweet. + +He took the penny in his little hand and went to the store. When he arrived at the store, he showed the penny to the shopkeeper. But the shopkeeper refused to sell anything for a penny, and he laughed at the boy. + +The boy was so sad. He kneeled down and begged the shopkeeper for something sweet. The shopkeeper laughed even more and said he could not help the boy. + +The poor boy sadly trudged back home without the sweet treat he had hoped for. His heart was heavy and he was not glad anymore. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful swan. She loved to swim and spin around the lake. One day, the swan was looking for something to eat when she saw a napkin with some breadcrumbs on it! She was so excited and she couldn’t wait to eat it. + +She quickly grabbed the napkin and started to spin around the lake, catching the breadcrumbs as she went. She was having so much fun spinning that she didn’t notice the little girl who was watching her from the edge of the lake. + +The little girl shouted, “Hello, Swan! What are you doing?†+ +The swan stopped spinning and replied, “I’m spinning around to get some of the tasty breadcrumbs from your napkin.†+ +The little girl replied “That’s so graceful! Here, take all of the breadcrumbs. They’re yours!†+ +The swan was so happy, she spun around the lake three times! Then, she thanked the little girl and flew away, happy and full! +Alice and her mum went to the bakery. Alice was so excited she couldn't stop smiling. + +Alice's mum said, "What would you like to have, Alice?" + +Alice looked around the bakery and said, "I'd like to have a pie, please!" + +Alice's mum smiled, went up to the counter and said, "We'd like to order one pie, please". + +The baker nodded and said, "Is it ready for you now?" + +Alice mum nodded and replied, "Yes, please". + +The baker picked up the pie and handed it over to Alice's mum. She smiled and said, "Thank you, here's the money". + +Alice smiled and said, "Yay! I'm ready to eat the pie!" + +Alice's mum laughed and said, "Yes, it looks delicious". + +They said goodbye to the baker and went home. As soon as they got home, Alice and her mum had some pie together. It was so yummy! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sarah who loved to carry things. She had a basket and every day she would fill it with lovely things. + +Today, she went very fast. She was so excited that she giggled and laughed as she carried her basket of treats. As she went, she could feel the wind on her skin, and it made her feel happy. + +Sarah stopped at a bakery and asked for the most delicious cake. The baker gave her a special cake that made her mouth water. Sarah put the cake in her basket and carried it home. + +When she got there, she carefully lifted the cake out of the basket. It smelled so good! She took a big bite and it was so sweet and juicy. Sarah smiled, as she chewed and enjoyed every delicious morsel. +One day, John and his mommy were walking in the park. It was a beautiful sunny day. They saw a cow in the distance. Suddenly, the cow started to delay them. It stayed in the same spot and wouldn't move. John's mommy tried to get the cow to move but it wouldn't budge. She then started to laugh. She said it was ok and they just had to wait a bit longer. Soon enough, the beautiful cow decided to move and they were able to keep walking. John and his mommy continued their walk in the park and had a lovely day! +One day, a small girl named Emily was playing in her garden. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. She was shocked when she saw a rhinoceros! Emily was scared, but she noticed that the rhinoceros looked very healthy. + +"What are you doing here?" Emily yelled. + +Instead of answering, the rhinoceros just stared at her. Emily thought it was strange and she started to yell even louder. + +Suddenly, the rhinoceros banged its horns against the ground, and Emily quickly ran away. She went back to her house and told her parents about the rhinoceros. When her dad heard the story, he laughed and said that it must have been a dream. + +But Emily insisted that it was real, and she believed that the healthy rhinoceros was still out there. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very hungry, but all she had was a sandwich. It looked very disgusting. The little girl was too hungry to care. She struggled to pick up the sandwich and put it in her mouth. She bit into it and found it to be too dry and gross. She struggled to eat it because it tasted so bad. She eventually swallowed it and it made her stomach feel yucky. She quickly ran to get a glass of water to wash away the disgusting taste. The little girl was relieved that she could finally eat something good. +Once there was a brave girl who lived on an island. One day she found a thin plastic bottle in the sea. Inside was a tiny baby sea turtle. The girl wanted to save it so she took it home with her. + +She filled her bathtub with the warm water so that the little sea turtle could swim around. She put some rocks in the bathtub for him to rest on. +Every day she gave the sea turtle yummy fish to eat. + +The little sea turtle grew bigger and stronger. One day the girl was ready to save him and take him back to the sea. She took him to the shore and she said goodbye. She watched as he swam away, happy and free. +Once upon a time there was a hairy bear who lived in a hotel. Every day the bear would go for a walk around the hotel and look for things to attach. + +One day he found a tree branch and he thought it looked like a good thing to attach. So the hairy bear carried it back to the hotel and attached it to the wall outside. + +The next day he wanted to attach something else so he went to look again. He found a big grassy rock. The hairy bear liked the rock so he attached it to the branch that was on the wall. + +Now the hotel looked much nicer and more interesting. The bear liked what he had done and he was proud of how he had attached the branch and the rock. He had made the hotel look much better. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He wanted to marry the girl of his dreams. But the problem was he was poor and had no way to get to her house. One day he had an idea. He saw a big flying machine called a helicopter. + +He decided to fly the helicopter to the girl's house. He was so happy, but it was very hard work to fly the helicopter. He tried his best and eventually he made it to the girl's house. + +When he arrived, he was feeling very miserable because he was very tired. But when he saw the girl, he felt happy again. She said yes when he asked her to marry him! They hugged and kissed and held each other tight. + +The couple then flew back home in the helicopter and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jay. He was three years old and he was very generous. Every day he would shine with joy. + +One day, Jay was playing and he saw something that made him stop. Something up in the sky was glowing! He was so amazed, he asked his mom what it was. + +His mom said, "That, Jay, is the moon. She is special and generous. She glows to show us the way home." + +Jay smiled and asked his mom if he could hug the moon. She said "No, but you can look up and see her glow and she will look after you to help keep you safe on your way home." + +Jay thanked his mom and looked up at the moon. Every night, he would go outside and see the moon glowing and it made him feel so happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse called Milly. Milly was a very curious little mouse and loved exploring new places. She was on an adventure and decided to go to the park. + +Milly went to the park and she saw lots of children playing. One of them, Tom, was racing around. He had a gold medal and was very proud of it. + +Milly was fascinated so she ran up to him and said "What are you doing, Tom?" + +"I'm racing and I'm trying to win this gold medal," said Tom, holding the medal up and smiling. + +Milly felt excited and ran off around the park. She ran and ran until she felt a bit dizzy. But even when she felt dizzy, she still kept running. Suddenly, Milly won the race! + +She was so happy, she picked up her gold medal and ran back to Tom, shouting "I won! I won!" + +Tom was so happy for Milly. He high-fived her and said "Well done, Milly! You were the fastest in the race!" + +They both laughed and hugged each other. Milly was so proud of her gold medal and never forgot the special day she raced with Tom. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Emma who loved to organize things. One day, Emma's mommy gave her a cool new violin. Emma was so excited to get the violin. She ran up to her room and decided to organize her things. She put the violin in its special safe place. + +After she was done organizing her room, Emma’s mommy came and brought her outside. They went to the park and played lots of fun games. Emma hugged her mommy and said, "Mommy, I love my new violin, it's so cool!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it sweetheart. Now maybe you can learn how to play it!" Emma smiled and said, "Yes!" + +And the happy family went home with lots of smiles. The end. +Once, there was a little boy who wanted to go on an adventure. So one day he decided to go, and he set off into the woods. As he walked, he noticed a big, soft fur lying on the ground. He picked it up and cuddled it in his arms as he continued through the woods. + +Suddenly he stopped. He heard voices coming from close-by. He peeked around a tree and saw two animals talking. They were very troubled. + +"We just don't have enough berries to fill the basket," one said. + +"But we must fill the basket tonight," the other replied. "We must make sure the Queen arrives safe and happy." + +The little boy saw that he could help the animals. He stepped out from behind the tree and showed them the fur he found. + +"This could fill the basket!" he said. + +The animals were amazed and thanked him for his help. They gave him some of the berries and he went on his way. + +The next morning, the Queen arrived to find the fur in the basket. But she was not pleased. She was so angry she banished all the animals from the woods. + +The little boy was very sad. He had only wanted to help, but his kindness had made things worse. He never went on an adventure again. +Mum and Dad were outside in the garden, busy with their spades. Little John looked at them, eager to help out. + +"What are you doing?" he asked. + +"We're burying something," said Dad. + +Little John was surprised. "What can you bury? And why?" + +Mum explained. "We're burying an old mattress. It's too cold at night and it won't be comfortable to sleep on." + +Little John was even more surprised. "But why can't we just put it in the cupboard?" + +Dad laughed. "It won't fit in the cupboard, so we have to bury it in the garden instead." + +Little John watched as they finished digging the hole, carefully lowered the mattress into it and began to cover it with earth. As the final spadeful of dirt was scattered onto the mattress, Little John smiled. His old mattress was finally safe and warm, buried in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Joe. Joe was very independent. He always wanted to make his own decisions. + +One day, Joe was playing out in his garden when he found a little world. It was full of fun and games. He was so excited to explore this new world on his own. + +Joe's mum saw the world and said, "No Joe, you must let me help you. You can't explore this on your own". But Joe didn't want to listen. He wanted to be independent. + +So Joe decided to go explore the world without his mum. He arrived in the world and began to play in its fields with the creatures that lived there. It was the best thing he had ever done. + +However, as something great came without help, it left without warning. Joe wanted to get back home but couldn't find the way. + +Hours passed and Joe got tired and hungry. He was lost in a world he didn't know. + +Finally, his mum arrived and said "I told you not to go alone. You should never give up the help that people give to you". + +Joe learnt his lesson and never went exploring again without the help from others. His mum gave him a big hug. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we need help to get through hard times. Being independent is great but we should never forget to accept help when we can get it. +John was pulling his coat. It was a blue coat and was very warm. He was running outside. He was going to play with his friends. + +John played with his friends all day. They built sandcastles and chased each other around. It was fun but soon it started to look like it was getting dark outside. + +John knew it was time to go home. He was sad because it was so boring inside. He pulled his coat on and started walking home. + +John's mom was very happy to see him. She hugged him and thanked him for coming home. John knew it was time to get ready for bed but he was very happy that he had such a fun day. +Once upon a time, there lived Billy. One day, Billy wanted to draw a picture. So he went to his cupboard to get his supplies. He found the crayons, the pencils and some fine tape. So he took the supplies to his table and started his artwork. + +All of a sudden, his friend Alice popped in. She said, "That looks like fun! Can I join?" Billy said yes. So Alice supplied her own crayons, pencils and tape. + +Alice put the tape on her paper and started to draw. But when she used the tape, it didn't stick very well. She looked at Billy and said, "Why isn't the tape sticking?" + +Billy smiled and said, "It's not sticking because it's old. You need to get some new fine tape. That will stick really well!" + +So Alice and Billy went to the store to get some more supplies. In the end, they were able to draw some wonderful pictures with their fine tape! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Tom who lived in a backyard. The backyard was thick with green grass and lots of trees. + +One day, Tom was playing in the backyard when a rabbit came hopping by. The rabbit was so cute that Tom said, "I want to keep you!" + +The rabbit told her, "No, please don't store me anywhere. I want to spend my life in the backyard!" + +But Tom didn't listen, and she reached out to grab the rabbit. + +Suddenly, out of nowhere, a hawk appeared in the sky and swooped down to catch the rabbit. Tom was so scared that she ran inside her house and locked the door. She never saw the rabbit again. + +The bad ending to this story teaches children to always listen to what animals say and never try to store them away. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ella. She was very excited because she had a new toy that she wanted to play with. She showed it to her mum, who smiled and gave her a hug. + +Ella held the toy and ran out into the garden. She sat down under a tree and began to play. Suddenly, the toy started to whisper to Ella. She was so surprised that she almost dropped it. + +“What do you want?†Ella asked. The toy replied in a grumpy voice, “I want you to play with me!†Ella was a bit nervous, but she decided to agree. + +Ella and the toy had lots of fun playing hide and seek and chasing each other around the garden. They even sang silly songs and laughed until they both had tears in their eyes. + +At the end of the day, Ella hugged the toy, put it away and ran back inside to find her mum. She said goodbye to the toy, and it whispered back, “See you soon!†+Once there lived a little girl called Ella. She was three years old and had very big dreams. + +One day, Ella was playing in the yard when she stumbled across an old iron. She ran to her mum and requested, "Mummy, can I play with the iron?". + +Her mum smiled and replied, "No sweetheart, the iron is very fragile. You must be gentle and careful around it." + +Ella put on a sad face and slowly said, "OK mummy, I'll be extra gentle". + +Ella's mum smiled again and said, "Good girl. Now grab a coat, it looks like it's going to rain". Ella happily ran to get her coat. +John and his mom were walking in the park. He was so excited, he clapped his hands and shouted, "Let's go play!" + +His mom smiled, "We will today, but first let's discuss something very important." + +John looked up at his mom with wide eyes. "What is it?" he asked. + +"Well," she said, "I am thinking you should learn to be more flexible. That means being willing to try different things and change our plans sometimes. One day you will understand why it's important." + +John considered this for a moment. Then he smiled and said, "Okay Mom, I'll try. Where should I start?" + +His mom smiled wider. She reached down and picked some large, round apples off the ground. "Let's start by seeing if these apples are ripe. That way we can find out if they're flexible or not." + +John's eyes lit up as he watched his mom carefully press on the apples one-by-one. She finally picked one and said it was ripe. They picked a few more, and then they went off to play in the park. + +John soon forgot about the discussion. But as the day went on, his mom kept reminding him of the importance of being flexible. Each time she mentioned it, John thought back to the apples. He could see how the apples changed from hard to soft when pressed. + +John took +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lily. Every day she would take a regular walk around the park. She loved to eat the sweet, soft grass while she walked. + +One day, while she was walking around the park, she spotted something peculiar. It was a little red ball with strange bumps. She reached out to grab it, and felt how soft it was. She decided to put it in her pocket and carry it with her. + +On the way home Lily made a surprising discovery. The little red ball started to feel funny in her pocket. She carefully took it out her pocket and looked at it closer. Suddenly it started to move! + +Lily was so excited to discover that the little red ball was actually an ant! She laughed with delight and asked the ant what it was doing in her pocket. + +The ant said, “I was just looking for some food. Can I borrow some of your grass?†+ +Lily giggled and said “Sure!â€. She pulled out some of the sweet grass and watched as the ant started to chew it. They chatted until the ant had finished eating all of the grass. + +Lily said goodbye to the ant and they both continued on their way. From then on, Lily went on regular walks around the park and made sure to always take some extra grass to share with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a furry bear and a furry rabbit. The bear and the rabbit were best friends. + +The bear wanted to go on a safari, so he asked the rabbit. "Let's go on a safari, my friend!" shouted the bear excitedly. + +But the rabbit was scared of the safari. He said, "No way! I don't want to go on a safari!" + +The bear was sad. He thought his friend didn't want to have fun. He said, "Please, please, come on the safari with me!" + +The rabbit hesitated, but then he thought maybe it might be fun. He said, "Okay, I'll go with you on the safari." + +The bear was so happy. He clapped and said, "Let's go!" and they set off on their safari. + +They explored the wide and wild safari, looking at animals and plants. The bear and the rabbit laughed and shouted and had a wonderful time. + +At the end of the day, they applauded their own adventure. They were glad that they had gone together on a safari, and had so much fun! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They both loved running around in the park together. One day, after running around in the park, they spotted different leaves on the ground. + +“Let’s make a leaf castle,†said Jack. + +“Yes, let’s do it!†Jill replied excitedly. + +So they started to collect the different leaves and carefully putting them on the ground. Soon, their leaf castle was ready. Jack and Jill were so happy with their creation and they were so proud of it. + +But then a big gust of wind blew by and destroyed their leaf castle. Jack and Jill were so sad. They had worked so hard on it. + +“I guess we shouldn’t have made our creation outside,†said Jill sadly. + +Jack nodded and said, “That’s why it’s important to always think about where you build things.†+ +This story teaches us to think carefully about where we build things. We must make sure that our creations are not destroyed by the wind, or any other elements. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She was three years old and she wanted to fly. She noticed she had wings on her back and wanted to see if she can fly. + +Lucy jumped up and spread her wings. After a few seconds, she flew up in the air to the ceiling. She smiled and flew around the room. Lucy felt so excited and happy! + +“This is awesome!†Lucy said. + +But after a while, Lucy started feeling tired and realized she couldn't stay in the air forever. She decided it was time to return home. She flew down slowly, and landed back on the floor. Lucy spread her wings to make sure they still fit correctly. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. “What do you think you’re doing?†+ +Lucy looked around, and saw her mom standing in the doorway. She smiled. “I was flying!†+ +Her mom smiled back. “That’s great, but no more flying, ok?†+ +Lucy nodded. She couldn't fly again until she turns four, but she was still excited to one day spread her wings, fly back up to the ceiling, and explore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Maddie. She was only three years old but she was very smart. One day, Maddie and her mom were on a bus. It was a clean bus, but there was a spill on the floor. + +Maddie was very curious and she asked her mom, "What is that liquid?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "It is called water, Maddie. It soaked the bus.' + +Maddie was so excited that she made a big splash. Her mom quickly said, "Maddie, please don't do that. It's very important to keep things clean." + +Maddie listened to her mom and nodded with a smile. She understood the importance of keeping things clean and she knew that it was not right to make a mess. + +So Maddie learned an important lesson that day; it is important to take care of the world around us and to always save the environment by keeping it nice and clean! +Once, there was a nosy little girl who was very curious. She would always ask her mom lots of questions and one of her favorite things to do was to read the newspaper. + +One day, the nosy little girl decided to find the answers to her questions in the newspaper. Her mom said to her, "Little one, that won't help you today. You'll have to ask me". But the nosy girl didn't listen and started reading the newspaper. + +As she read, she discovered something that she wasn't expecting. She found out that she could succeed if she tried hard enough. She was shocked and ran to her mom. She shouted, "Mom, mom, I found out that I can succeed". + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, sweetheart, you can succeed if you try your best and never give up". + +The nosy little girl was very happy to have found out the answer to her question. From then on, she kept reading the newspaper and never stopped believing that she could succeed. +Once upon a time there was a thin little girl called Ivy. She was three years old and loved to play pretend. One day Ivy decided to wear a crown because she wanted to pretend she was a princess. + +Ivy found the most beautiful crown in her toy box. It was made of sparkly gold and she was thrilled to put it on her head. + +Suddenly Ivy heard a voice coming from the doorway. It was her mom! + +"Ivy, where did you get that crown?" + +"I found it in my toy box," Ivy replied. + +"That crown does not belong to you, Ivy," her mom said. "It belongs to your big sister. She will be very upset if she sees you wearing it." + +Ivy was a bit sad but she knew she had to give the crown back to her sister. She took off the crown gently and went to her sister to give it back. + +Ivy's sister saw her and smiled. She said, "It’s alright, Ivy. I know that you wanted to feel special and be the princess, but I'm the only one allowed to wear my crown. But don't worry, you can keep pretending you're a princess, and I'll let you borrow my crown when it's ok with Mom." + +This made Ivy very happy. She learned that although it was nice to belong to a royal family it was more important to take +Once upon a time there were two friends, Phoebe and Timothy. They went to the office together because they were both working on a big project. +Phoebe had just the right supplies to make their project a hit. She had paper, crayons, and glue. +Once they arrived in the office, Phoebe opened her bag and handed Timothy the supplies. "Here, take these," she said. +But then Timothy noticed something strange. The office was a bit too warm. He turned to Phoebe and said, "Why is it so warm in here?" +Phoebe shrugged her shoulders. But then she noticed something. One of the windows was open! "Oh no, Timothy! Someone must have left it open, and now the office is too warm." +Phoebe quickly ran to the window and shut it. "Now the office will be nice and cool again," she said with a smile. +Phoebe and Timothy finished their project in the cool office. They were happy and excited to have finished and supply their project on time. +One day Max wanted to climb something. He saw a tree in the garden and decided to climb it. + +Max's mom saw him and said, "Max, come down from the tree, it is not safe. You can hurt yourself if you fall." + +Max didn't listen. He kept climbing higher and higher, thinking of the sweet fruits at the top of the tree. + +He finally reached the highest branch and was about to have a sweet treat when the branch suddenly broke and he fell to the ground. + +He was so scared and started to cry. + +But Max's mom was there. She hugged him and said, "It's ok Max, you are safe now." + +Max smiled and hugged his mom. He learned an important lesson that day - never climb too high! +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl. She had a bracelet that was very special to her. Every day she looked at her bracelet and her heart was filled with happiness. + +One day, the girl was feeling troubled. She didn't know why, but she was really upset. She went to her mom for some help. + +"Mom, why do I feel so troubled?" she asked. + +Her mom smiled gently and said, "Sometimes we all feel troubled, but it will pass. I want you to do something that will remind you of how special you are. I want you to wear this bracelet every day." + +The girl was so happy. She took the bracelet and put it around her wrist. It felt like a hug just for her. From that day on, she always felt better when she had her bracelet on. It was like a special reminder that the bad times will pass. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Mary and Henry. Mary had a zipper on her shirt, and she liked to zip it up and down. Henry thought it was very silly, and he started to laugh. Mary got very nervous. + +"Why are you laughing, Henry?" Mary asked. + +Henry stopped. "I think it's funny that you zip your shirt up and down," he said. + +Mary disagreed. "It's not funny," she said. "I think it's fun to zip it up and down." + +Henry thought about it for a moment. "Okay, maybe it is kind of fun," he agreed. + +The two friends smiled together. From then on, they never disagreed about the zip again. +Moe was so excited, he was finally getting his own writing desk! It was a beautiful desk, with a pink rail that ran around it. Moe hopped up onto the seat and grabbed the pen in front of the desk. + +Moe's mommy came in and said, "Are you ready to write, Moe?" + +Moe smiled and nodded, and started writing in the white paper. He wrote his name, then a silly circle, and then a rainbow. He loved the way his letters looked on the paper. + +Moe wrote and wrote until he heard his mommy call him for dinner. What a happy day! He had written so much and even got to use his new pink rail. Mommy helped him pack up his desk and off to dinner they went. +Once upon a Tuesday, Max the dog was out for a walk with his best friend, George. As they walked, George looked at Max and noticed that he was always so loyal. He asked Max why he was so loyal. + +Max replied, “Because that’s what friends do. They are loyal to each other!†+ +George smiled and said, “Yes, that’s true.†+ +Max and George continued to walk together and enjoyed the last few moments of their Tuesday walk. As they said goodbye, Max looked at George and said, “See you soon, my loyal friend!†+ +George smiled and waved goodbye. Max knew he could always count on George to be loyal and that made him happy. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy little kitty. She liked to sleep, but sometimes she needed to get things done. + +One day she decided to count things. She started with the flowers in her garden. She was determined to count all of them and she was very excited when she finished. + +The next day, she went to the market. She counted all the apples, pears and peaches that she saw. She was really enjoying herself and having a lot of fun. + +Then, when she was done, she was rewarded with a big prize – a yummy piece of cake! She was so happy that she had been so diligent and counted so much. + +From then on, the kitty was always excited to go number things. Every once in a while she would be rewarded with a special prize, just for being so lazy! +John was a 3 year old boy who loved sailing. He would visit the harbour every day and watch the ships. One day he had an idea - he wanted to learn how to sail. He asked his mom if he could try. + +At first, his mom was not sure. But she could tell he was determined to learn so she said, "Ok, if you're careful." + +John was so excited. He visited the harbour every day to learn all the sailing rules. He listened to the sailors carefully and asked lots of questions. He learned how to control the ship and navigate it through the water. + +John practiced so much that he soon became a reliable and experienced sailor. His mom was astonished at how quickly he had learned. + +"I'm so proud of you," she said. + +John smiled. He was very happy to be able to sail on his own now. +Once upon a time, there was a persistent little puppy. The puppy ran and ran, never stopping. Everywhere he went, he kept going until eventually he ran into something and hurt his leg. + +The puppy was sad and did not want to move. Its owner noticed that something was wrong and called the veterinarian to help. + +The veterinarian came over to check the puppy. The veterinarian said, “Goodness, this puppy sure is persistent! We need to see what’s wrong with him and make him feel better.†After an examination, the veterinarian said, “It looks like his leg is hurt, I’m going to have to shut it.†+ +The puppy was scared, but the veterinarian was very gentle and caring. And, before long, the puppy was better and he could run around again. + +The puppy was happy at first, but as time went on he was often in pain. Eventually, he had to stay in his bed most of the time. After a few years, the puppy had to go to sleep and never woke up again. + +It was a sad ending, but it was something that the persistent little puppy was always destined to face. +Once upon a time there was a young girl called Sue. She was only three years old and full of youthful energy! + +One sunny day Sue went for a walk in the woods near her house. As she walked, she noticed something clear sticking out of the ground. She went over to investigate and found a crystal glass! She was so excited and couldn't wait to tell her mum. + +When Sue returned to her house, she ran upstairs to tell her mum. "Mummy mummy! I found a crystal glass in the woods", she said. + +"Really? Let me see!", said her mum. + +Sue showed her where she found it and her mum was amazed. + +"Oh, Sue! You've just revealed a beautiful crystal glass! Now let's take it inside and clean it properly." + +Sue was so happy with her new discovery and she knew that her mum would be very proud of her. She had revealed a beautiful crystal glass! +Billy thought it was the best day ever. He had been playing all day in the garden and had got so tired that he decided to lay in the grass and rest. He closed his eyes and thought of all the fun he had been having. Then he heard something strange. A loud, whirring sound was coming from the garden shed which made him open his eyes. He saw his dad carrying a big, grey mixer out of the shed. + +Billy jumped up and ran across the grass to his dad. "What is that big, grey thing Dad?" he asked. Dad smiled and said "It's a mixer. With this we can mix all sorts of things together. Would you like to have a go?" + +Billy couldn't believe his luck. He wasted no time and grabbed the mixer from his dad. He couldn't wait to have a go and started mixing silly things. First he tried mixing the soil from the garden with the petunias. Then he tried mixing the cucumbers in the vegetable patch with the leaves from the apple tree. But no matter what he tried mixing, it all ended up a big sloppy mess. + +Eventually, Dad had to take the mixer away from Billy. "This is enough," he said, "mixing is stupid. All it will do is end in a mess!". Then he put the mixer back in the garden shed and they walked away. + +Little did Dad know that Billy was determined +Once there was a leopard who was very hairy. One day, he was walking through the jungle when he heard an unfamiliar sound. He stopped and listened. He heard it again; it sounded like someone talking. + +He slowly crept forward and peered around the corner. Much to his surprise, he saw a little girl playing by herself. She was smiling and talking to herself. The leopard was amazed, he had never seen a person before. + +The girl noticed him and jumped to her feet. "What a surprise! A leopard!" she squealed. The leopard was afraid at first, but he chill and let the girl pet him. + +He ended up staying with the little girl for the rest of the day. Whenever she came back to the jungle, the leopard would come out to play. He was happy to have a new friend. They would run and explore the jungle together, and the leopard loved being surprised by the girl. +Once upon a time, there was a steak. It lived in the oven. The oven was a warm and harmless place. One day, the steak wanted to get out of the oven. So it tried to burn itself out of the oven. Its plan worked - it started to burn itself. + +The steak was scared. It wanted to get back safe and sound. But the fire was too strong! The steak burned until it was all gone. + +The little steak was so sad and scared. It was gone without ever getting out of the oven. It was a sad, harmless ending. +Once upon a time, in the deep of the swamp, there lived a little creature called Pete. Pete was very creative, and liked to shoot pebbles at things. One day, he thought of a new way to shoot his pebbles. He put his pebbles in a circle and shot them out one by one. As they spun round and round, they made a whirly, whizzing noise that filled the swamp. + +When Pete was finished, he heard a voice from the trees. It was a mean voice, and it shouted, "I said stop shooting those pebbles!" It was the Swamp Creature! + +Pete didn't know what to do. He looked around for a place to hide, but it was too late. The Swamp Creature was already here. Pete was scared, but he remembered his creative plan. He quickly gathered his pebbles and shot them out again, making a giant, whirly circle. The Swamp Creature was so confused, it couldn't find Pete! + +The Swamp Creature surrendered and said, "You're very creative Pete. I was wrong, keep shooting your pebbles." + +From that day on, Pete and the Swamp Creature were friends. They shared the swamp together and enjoyed watching Pete's creative pebble shooting. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She liked to explore and have adventure. Every night she would look up at the moon. + +One night, Lucy decided to take a closer look at the moon. She asked her mum if she could go to the moon. "No," said her mum. "The moon is very far away and the journey is dangerous." + +Lucy was disappointed. But she was also clever and determined. She now knew she needed help to reach the moon. + +Just then, a star suddenly twinkled and shone brighter than the others. "Perhaps the star can help me?" thought Lucy. + +The star said, "I can lead you to the moon." + +The star took Lucy on a magical journey. They went through the clouds and sailed over distant seas. Finally, they landed safely on the moon. + +The star smiled and said, "This is the moon and now you are here." + +Lucy was so excited and smiled back. She had made her dream come true! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Kevin. He was only three years old and enjoyed playing and exploring. One day, Kevin decided to go for a walk. + +As he was walking, he saw something very special - a brilliant red balloon! He wanted to get closer and see it better so he ran over to it. + +He was so excited and said, "Wow! It's beautiful." He reached out with his hand to touch it. + +Suddenly, he felt something sharp cut his finger. He started to cry and said, "Mommy, I got a cut!" His mommy came to the rescue and said, "Oh, don't worry! Let me take a look at it." After his mommy put a bandage on it, he said, "Now I can enjoy my balloon!" + +He grabbed the balloon and happily went on his way. He was so happy that he felt like he was flying in the sky. What a brilliant day! +Once upon a time there was a curious girl named Lucy. She lived in a small house near some woods. + +One day, Lucy went for a walk in the woods and she saw something glowing. She went closer and saw that it was a tank. Lucy was very curious and decided to look inside. + +When she opened the lid, Lucy saw something very strange. There was a glowing stone inside. It was so beautiful! She reached out and touched it, and it made her fingers glow! + +Lucy was so excited she ran back to her house to show her mom. She said, "Mom! Mom! I found a tank and inside there was a glowing stone!" + +Her mom said, "Oh, Lucy, that is so incredible. Let's go back to the woods and see what else we can find." + +And so Lucy and her mom went back to the woods and explored, looking for more things that glowed. +Once there was a little girl named Jenny. She was only 3 years old, so still very young. One day as Jenny was playing in the garden, she heard a strange sound. It sounded like a buzz. Jenny opened her eyes wide and wondered what it could be. + +Suddenly, Jenny saw a spark fly up in the sky. It seemed to be very far away from her. Jenny wanted to see it closer, so she started to hurry. She ran and ran until she was out of breath. + +When Jenny finally reached the spark, she realised it was a tiny bird, fluttering helplessly near the ground. It had one of its wings injured and was unable to fly. Jenny felt sorry for the bird and wanted to help it. + +Jenny cupped the bird in her little hands and tried to give it some food and water. She realised that the bird needed medical help, so she quickly ran back home and asked her parents to take them to the vet. + +Thankfully, the vet was able to heal the bird's wing. Jenny was so happy to see the bird fly up into the sky again. She was glad that she had rushed to help the helpless bird. +Once upon a time, there was a furry little puppy called Max. He was so excited to have his birthday as he had been looking forward to it for weeks. On his birthday, his mom organised a wonderful surprise party in the park with all his friends. + +Max was jumping up and down in excitement as he was wearing his party hat and his furry coat. All his friends were smiling and cheering for him. Soon, everyone began clapping, applauding the special birthday boy. + +Then, one of Max's friends brought out a big, shiny present and placed it in the middle. Max wondered what could be inside. He ripped open the present and saw a big, hairy teddy bear and a colourful storybook. He gave the teddy bear a big hug and opened the storybook. On the very first page, there was an image of a puppy that looked just like Max. + +The night was filled with laughter, games and stories. Everyone was having a wonderful time and before the night was over, everyone applauded Max one last time. Max loved having his birthday and he was so happy that everyone showed up to celebrate with him. +Once upon a time, there were two friends; a pig and a cow. + +The pig said to the cow, "Let's leave and find something nice to eat!" + +The cow replied, "I don't know. It's so dark outside. I want to stay here and wait." + +The pig got a bit uncertain but he was also curious. "But I'm a little bit hairy, so it'll keep me warm," he thought to himself. + +So the pig and cow decided to leave. They left the dark far away and went through a big and scary forest together. + +To their surprise, they found the most delicious apples! + +They spent the evening together, eating delicious apples, and having the most wonderful time! + +The pig and cow's friendship was stronger than ever and they never wanted to leave each other. +It was a sunny day and Sammy was in the park with his dad. Sammy's dad was teaching him to ride his bike. As he got better and better, Sammy got more and more excited. He couldn't wait to win the race! + +"Are you ready to go fast now, Sammy?" said his dad. + +Sammy was scared, but he nodded bravely. His dad told him to start pedalling, and Sammy began moving faster and faster. He looked up at the sky and saw the clouds racing by. + +His dad cheered him on. "You can do it! You will win!" + +The wind was in Sammy's hair and he felt like he could fly. He was just about to cross the finish line when something huge and dark blocked out the sky. Sammy felt frightened and he stopped pedalling. He looked up to see an angry storm cloud. + +He was about to tell his dad, when a loud crack of thunder shook the ground. Rain began to fall and the wind started to howl. Sammy tried to go faster, but he was already too late. He watched in dismay as the storm reached the finish line before he did. + +Sammy had lost the race, and his face was wet with tears. He had been so close, but had been frightened by the stormy sky. +It was a windy day in the town. Little Jess was walking home from school and wasn't looking forward to it. She felt lonely. She was complaining to her friends, but they had all gone home already. + +When Jess was walking, suddenly the sky turned dark. "Uh oh," she thought. She stopped and looked up. There was a tornado! + +Jess was scared. The wind was howling and it was getting louder. "Help!" she shouted, but no one was around to hear her. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. "Don't worry Jess," it said. It was Mrs. Horton, the school teacher! She had seen Jess and had come to help. + +Mrs. Horton held Jess's hand and together they ran away from the tornado. They ran until they reached safety. + +When it was over, Jess asked Mrs. Horton, "Why did you come back for me?" + +Mrs. Horton smiled and said, "Because no one should ever feel lonely when a tornado is around!" +Once there was a grumpy old man. He loved his chocolate so much that it was the only thing that made him happy. + +One day, the man wanted to own more chocolate. He asked his son, "Can you get me some chocolate?" + +The son replied, "Sure Dad! Where do I get it?" + +The man said, "You can get it from the store down the street!" + +So, the son went off to the store. He bought a lovely big bar of chocolate and handed it to his dad. + +The man was so happy. He gave his son a big hug and thanked him. + +From then on, the man was never grumpy. He was filled with happiness from the chocolate he now owned. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mia. She loved to dance, whenever she heard music, her feet started to move. One day, Mia decided she wanted to try something new. + +Mia asked her mum, "Can I dance on the surf?" + +Mum said, "That sounds like fun. Let's go to the beach." + +At the beach, Mia saw the surf and she was so excited. She ran up to the water and started dancing on the surf. She moved her feet in all different directions and twirled around like a princess. + +Mia's mum watched her and said, "You are such a little dancer!" + +Mia was so happy and kept dancing. She danced for a very long time and was much too tired to go home. In the end, Mia and her mum went home, hand in hand. She fell asleep, dreaming of the waves and the little dance she did on the surf. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to eat. Her name was Jenna and she spent most of her time in the kitchen. One day, Jenna was feeling a bit curious. She decided to explore the unknown parts of the kitchen, hoping to find something yummy. + +Jenna slowly opened the door to the unknown room. She peered inside and saw a bowl filled with a mysterious food. She looked all around but there was no one in sight. She got closer and closer until she was almost touching the bowl. She asked, “Hello, who is here?†But there was no answer. + +With a brave heart, Jenna decided to take a bite of the unfamiliar food. It tasted so good that she kept on eating, not wanting to stop. When Jenna was full, she realized that the room was not so unknown after all. It was the room for special treats! + +Jenna smiled and thanked the unknown person for the delicious snack. She was sad that she couldn’t say thank you in person, but Jenna was happy that she had found a new favorite place in the kitchen. +Bella was so excited to go the farm. It was the cutest place she had ever seen. She was with her Mom and Dad, who were walking around pointing out the animals. + +"Look Bella, look at the chickens," her Dad said. Bella ran up to them but they quickly ran away. + +Bella laughed and then she stepped closer to the cows. They were so big and cute. + +"Moooo," they said. Bella smiled and stepped away to look at the goats. + +"Look at them, so funny!" Bella said as the goats jumped around. + +Bella enjoyed her time at the farm so much. She couldn't wait to come back again. +Once there was a nice little girl called Jane. She wanted to succeed in everything she did, and so she decided to try to jump over a fence. She had a nice hat on her head and it didn't fall off as she jumped! + +When she succeeded in jumping over it, Jane felt really proud. Her mum was watching and she said “Well done, Jane! You were very brave to try such a big jump.†+ +The next day, Jane tried to succeed again and this time she decided to try to climb to the top of a tall tree. She grabbed her hat and started to climb. However, she soon realised that it was too difficult and she felt a bit sad. + +Suddenly, Jane remembered what her mum had said the day before. She started to climb again and eventually, she made it to the top of the tree! + +The moral of the story is that with determination, anything is possible. With a little bit of courage and a lot of effort, you can always succeed. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They liked to do many things together, like play hide and seek in the park. + +One day Jack wanted to fly a kite, but Jill said it wasn't a fun idea. She wanted to use a new kind of stamp that she had just bought. + +Jack disagreed and said that flying the kite would be much more fun. But Jill argued that stamps were special and could create magical things. She said she wanted to try the stamp and see what happened. + +Jack still disagreed and wanted to fly the kite. He didn't think the stamp was special at all. Jill thought the stamp could produce something extraordinary. + +But nothing happened when Jill used her new stamp. It was just an ordinary picture. + +Still, Jack and Jill had fun together that day. They agreed that it was a great day! +One day, a 3 year old girl called Elsa was playing with her dolls in the garden. Suddenly, she heard a funny sound coming from the sky. She looked up, and saw a bright light in the sky. She asked her mom, "What is that?" + +Her mom smiled and told her, "That is a star, Elsa. It's a very special star, because it is gifted with a special power." + +Elsa was excited and wanted to go up there and see it. Her mom said, "Elsa, it's too far away. You can't reach it, not even with your biggest dreams." + +Later that night, Elsa became very curious and decided to go find the star. She went outside and looked up in the sky. It seemed like the star was just a little bit closer. Elsa was filled with excitement and started running towards the star. + +Suddenly the star disappeared. Elsa was confused and started to cry, until she saw a bright light in the sky again. Elsa became overjoyed, thinking her dream of touching the star had come true. But she was wrong... + +The light was coming from an airplane, and Elsa had run onto a construction site that the police had closed down. Elsa's joy had become worry and fear, and her mom had to come to take her home. +Little Jimmy was an inquisitive three-year-old. He was poking around in an old room and saw an ancient radio. Suddenly it made a sound, and Jimmy was scared. He ran and looked out the window, but he saw nobody. Just then, Jimmy heard a voice coming from the radio. The voice said "Hello, can you hear me? I am ready to record." + +Jimmy was curious, but scared. He was about to run away when the voice said "Don't be afraid, Jimmy." It was then that Jimmy knew that the voice must be coming from the ancient radio. He looked around and saw nobody, but he felt like this radio had something special. + +Jimmy hesitantly replied back to the voice. "What do you mean?" he asked. Just then something happened. Jimmy couldn't explain it, but he felt like the radio was talking directly to him. + +The voice said "I will record your thoughts, Jimmy. Your memories and your dreams. That's why I'm here. To record." Jimmy felt scared and excited at the same time. He knew that this ancient radio was something special, and he was ready to use it. +Once upon a time there was a brave boy named Tim. Tim was very distant from his friends, but he still valued them. One day, Tim decided he wanted to go on an adventure and explore the world. He packed some food and set off. + +Tim traveled for a long time and eventually he came to a strange beach. Tim saw something unusual in the sand. It was a zero! Tim was excited and he told his friends all about it. Everyone was amazed. + +Tim valued the zero and he decided to take it with him on his journey. Every single day Tim looked at the zero and valued it more and more. + +The zero reminded Tim of his friends who were so distant. But even though they were far away, Tim still valued them in his heart. +Once upon a time there was a mouse named Max. He lived in the walls of an old house. Max wanted to escape. He tried to push his way out but the walls were too strong. He became very patient and started thinking of another way. + +Max noticed a cobweb in the corner of the wall. He snuck his way up to the cobweb and started crawling through it. He moved very carefully so as not to disturb the cobweb. + +But as Max was crawling, he heard a voice. It was a voice of an old woman. + +"Hey, little mouse," said the woman patiently. "Where are you going?" + +Max stopped and looked up at the woman. She was smiling down at him. "I want to escape," he said. + +The woman nodded and said, "Well, if you make it out of here, you'll be free." + +And with that, Max crawled faster through the cobweb until he eventually made it out. And since then, he has been living happily ever after. +Dino bounced up and down in the living room. He had a big smile on his face. + +His mom saw him and said, "Dino, why are you bouncing?" + +Dino smiled even wider and answered, "Because it is fun!" + +His mom smiled and said, "I see that, but don't forget to be careful. You don't want to get hurt." + +Dino put his thumb up and said, "OK mom, I'll be careful." + +But then, Dino started to bounce higher and higher. + +His mom said, "Dino, I said to be careful! That's a stupid thing to do!" + +Dino said, "OK, sorry mom." + +He stopped bouncing and gave his mom a hug. Mom smiled and said, "That's better. Now let's go outside and play." + +They went outside and Dino could still bounce, but he was careful this time. He had learned his lesson - don't be stupid! +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl. Her name was Lou and she loved to joke around. One day, she was playing in the park. She saw a jungle in the distance and thought it looked really fun. + +She decided to explore it. She was walking through the trees when she heard something. It was a funny noise! Lou looked around and noticed a monkey. He was hopping from tree to tree. + +Lou asked the monkey what he was doing. The monkey said he was looking for something tasty. He asked her if she knew where he could find something tasty. + +Lou smiled and said that she did! She told the monkey that if he followed her, she could take him to a place filled with yummy treats. + +The monkey followed Lou and she brought him to a colorful candy store. There were all kinds of sweets, from chocolate to gummy bears. The monkey was delighted and thanked Lou for the joke. +There was a little girl named Delilah who loved playing outside. She liked to look for different colors of leaves and jump in puddles. Today, she wanted to explore the big forest that was just outside of town. + +Delilah got all of her equipment - a hat and a scarf - and set off into the forest. It was a sunny day, and the trees were tall and inviting. Everything seemed so perfect! + +But then, Delilah heard a rustling in the bushes. She stopped and looked around. What could it be? She kept walking, and finally, she saw it - a big white wolf! It had fur that was white as snow and it was staring right at her. Delilah was scared. + +She tried to move very slowly away, but the wolf didn't seem to like that. It started growling and snarling, moving closer and closer. Delilah knew she had to get away, and so she ran as fast as she could. + +Unfortunately, the wolf was faster. Suddenly, the white wolf pounced on Delilah, and the last thing she heard before everything went black was a loud howl from the wolf. +Once upon a time, there was a strong girl named Lena. She was walking through the woods, when she suddenly saw a mint. She began to get excited, so quickly picked it up and ate it! It was so sweet and delicious that she closed her eyes and savoured the blissful taste. + +Suddenly, Lena heard a loud thump! She opened her eyes and saw a small door had appeared in front of her. She was not sure what to do, so Lena took a deep breath and entered the door. + +She found herself in a secret cave. With curiosity, Lena walked around the cave and noticed a long wooden box in the corner. She opened the box and found hundreds of mints inside! Lena couldn't believe it. She grabbed a handful of the mints and put them in her pocket. + +Just then, Lena heard a voice call out to her. "Those mints are mine!", it said. She spun around and saw a strong man standing at the entrance of the cave. Lena was scared, but she stood her ground. + +"Please, I only took a few mints", she pleaded. The man smiled and said "I know. It's ok. You can take them." Lena smiled with relief and thanked the man. + +She waved good bye and exited the cave, happy to have the delicious mints in her pocket. +Once upon a time, there was a very powerful mailbox. The mailbox lived in a meadow and sat there all day long. + +One day, a little girl came walking by. She was only three years old, but she was very brave. She stopped when she saw the mailbox and asked it "What are you doing?" + +The mailbox answered, "I'm sitting here and waiting for mail." + +The little girl was impressed. "Wow," she said. "You must be very powerful!" + +The mailbox smiled. "I am!" it said. "I keep track of all the mail, so everyone gets the letters they need." + +The little girl thanked the mailbox for its hard work and ran off. The mailbox watched her go, and then settled back into its spot, content to sit in the meadow and wait for the mail. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Every day Mia liked to create lots of things. One day, when Mia was feeling extra creative, she decided to create a night. + +"It will be so much fun!" said Mia as she began to make the sky dark. She smiled as the sky slowly changed from blue to black. She then made some stars to light up the sky and some soft clouds to make it look beautiful. + +When Mia was finished, she looked at her work and said, "Wow the night looks so fine!" + +Suddenly, Mia heard a voice coming from the stars. It was a friendly voice that said, "Can I come out and play?" + +Mia was very happy and she said, "Yes, of course! Come out and join me." + +So, Mia and the voice from the stars played together all night, creating wonderful adventures and memories to last forever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved to try new things, but was scared of heights. One day she wanted to climb a tall tree to reach her favourite apple. + +Her dad saw her and said, "I'll help you reach it. But it won't be easy. You'll have to be brave." + +Sarah hesitated at first, but her dad encouraged her. "I believe in you," he said. "You can do it!" + +Sarah smiled and nodded before she reached for the first branch. Her dad was there to help guide her if she needed it. + +Using a long whip, he showed her how to wrap it around the trunk to hold her steady. After a couple of tries, Sarah made it to the top and picked the apple. + +When she got down, her dad was standing there, cheering her on with tears in his eyes and a compassionate smile on his face. + +Sarah was so proud of herself. + +The moral of the story is that with a little bit of courage and some help from those who love you, you can do amazing things. +Jack was a very curious 3-year-old. He liked to explore and look for new things to do. Today, he found something interesting; a cup. It was red, round, and had handles on the side. + +Jack played with it for a while. He spun it, rolled it, and even threw it. Then he had an idea. He took the cup, folded it in half, and put it on his head. It looked funny, and he laughed. + +Jack had discovered a useful cup! He could use it as a hat or to carry things. He filled it with rocks, grass, and twigs, and carried them around the house. He also used the cup to give his teddy bear a drink of water, or to hold his toys while he played. + +Jack was very happy to have found his new useful cup. He folded it neatly and put it away to use later. He was excited to show his family what he had found. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jack and Lisa. They were both three years old and wanted to go on an adventure. + +One day, the two friends saw a bus which was painted in bright colours. + +"Wow!" said Jack. "That bus looks original!" + +"Let's reach it!" exclaimed Lisa. + +So the two friends began to run towards the bus. When they reached it, they saw that it was even more beautiful up close. The colours were so vibrant! + +Jack and Lisa explored the bus, until they heard someone calling them. It was their mum. + +"Time to go home now," said their mum. + +So Jack and Lisa waved goodbye to the bus, before running back home with their mum. + +THE +Once upon a time, there was a wise old man in the village. He had a special car which he would drive around town. One day, the old man decided to display his car in the village square. He wanted to show everyone its special features. + +So he drove it into the square and everyone stopped to look. + +A little 3 year old girl was also there with her parents. She was so amazed by the car that she called out, "Wow! What a beautiful car!" + +The old man turned to her and said with a smile, "Yes, it is quite a wonder. Would you like to take a closer look?" + +The little girl nodded, and the old man bent down to her level and said, "Come on, I'll show you around it. I'm sure you're wise enough to understand what I'm saying." + +So the old man opened all the doors and explained the car's features to the young girl. + +By the end of it, the little girl was full of excitement and thanked the old man. + +The old man was happy to have shared his car and display his wisdom. +Once upon a time, there was a kitty who lived in a nice house. One day, kitty decided to explore the garden. As kitty stepped into the garden, something sparkly caught kitty's eye. It was a weird jewel! + +Kitty could not believe its luck and quickly picked it up. However, just then, an ugly owl swooped in and saw the jewel in kitty's paw. The owl squawked loudly and said, "That jewel is mine, not yours!" + +Kitty and the owl began to quarrel. Kitty wanted to keep the weird jewel, but the owl wanted it too. They argued and argued until finally, the owl swooped away. + +Kitty was very happy and decided to keep the weird jewel forever. The end! +John was walking through the park, gazing at the trees. He suddenly spotted something on the ground. It was a peanut! Thinking it would make a tasty snack, he bent down to pick it up. + +But then he heard a loud noise. It was coming from right beside him. It was a big, stubborn bulldog who did not want John to take the peanut. The bulldog stood up and barked loudly. + +John was scared and jumped back. He shook his head. "No, no peanut for you," he said firmly. + +The bulldog gave him a long, stubborn stare. But then he slowly sat back down and let John have the peanut. + +John smiled, and thanked the bulldog. He smiled as he ate the delicious peanut. He was glad that the bulldog was so stubborn, for it had allowed him to enjoy a tasty treat. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ruby. She was three years old and very curious. One day, Ruby was exploring her house when she came to a little door. It was a lovely door with a painted rainbow on it. + +Ruby opened the door and saw a wall. She thought it was so lovely that she decided to hide behind it. She made herself a cozy hiding spot. Then she called out, "I'm here! Can you find me?" + +Just then her Mom came to the door. "Where are you, Ruby?" she asked. + +Ruby was so excited that she called out, "I'm behind the wall! Come and find me!" + +Mom smiled and said, "That's so clever of you! I love you so much, Ruby." + +Ruby answered back, "I love you, too!" She was so happy to be in her lovely hiding spot. She stayed there for a long time, giggling and playing. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Tessa who loved to swim. She had a red spade which she used to dig around in the sand when she went to the beach. + +Today was a special day at the beach. Tessa was so glad. She picked up her spade and ran to the water. + + Tessa's dad called out, "Be careful, Tessa!" + +But Tessa just wanted to get in the water and swim, so she said, "I'm OK, Dad!" + +Tessa splashed around in the water, swimming and playing. She was so happy. Splashing and laughing, she made a big splash that reached all the way up to the clouds in the sky. + +After a while, she got out of the water and lifted her spade. She was so glad she could swim at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a mild holiday. All the little animals were enjoying their day. Suddenly, a big storm rolled in and a group of cute little mice were scared and stranded in the rain. + +Suddenly, a brave little dog came running to the rescue. "Don't worry," said the dog, "I'm here to help." + +The little mice were so thankful. They hugged the dog, who had risked being scared of them, and thanked him for rescuing them in their time of need. + +The mice learned an important lesson that day: that courage and kindness can go a long way in times of trouble, and that even when you don't need help right away, it is always good to help someone else in need. +Bert and Frank were the best of friends. Every day the two of them went on grand adventures together in the meadow nearby. On this particular day, something unique was in store. + +"Let's go explore the other side of the meadow!" said Bert, eagerly. + +"That's a great idea!" replied Frank with a smile. + +The two of them set off, slowing moving through the tall grass and heading towards the far side of the meadow. As they walked along, Bert noticed something glinting in the light. He reached down and picked it up - it was a wooden cart! + +"What should we do with it? I bet it can carry lots of things!" Bert said excitedly. + +Frank thought for a moment before replying, "Let's load it up on my shoulder and take it with us on our journey. I bet it will be useful!" + +The two of them worked together to load up the cart, and soon they were ready. It was a unique way of travelling, but one that they were sure would help them on their journey.And so they set off, Bert in his cart and Frank carrying it on his shoulder - a unique sight in the meadow, but one that would surely bring them lots of good luck. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a beautiful wooden ship. She loved it so much and she loved to play with it. + +One day, the little girl went to play with her ship but when she got there, it was broken. She started to cry and said, "Why is the ship broken?". + +Suddenly an old man appeared and said,"Sometimes too much play can break things, especially things that are precious to us." + +The little girl was sad and started to tear. She said, "But I really wanted to play with my ship!" + +The old man smiled and said, "I know how you feel, but don't worry, I can help you fix it!" + +The little girl was happy and together with the old man, they were able to fix the broken ship. The little girl was overjoyed and she thanked the old man. + +Then the little girl happily played with her ship and never made it broken again. +Daddy and little girl walked down the street. Daddy held her hand as they went. She looked up at him and smiled. Daddy was so happy to be with his little girl. + +They walked until they found a park. There were lots of things to do. There was a big slide and a merry-go-round. The girl loved playing on the things. + +Daddy and the little girl had lots of fun in the park. They laughed and smiled and played games. Daddy would spin the girl around and around and make her giggle. It made her so happy. + +When it was time to go, Daddy held her hand as they walked back home. The girl smiled imagining all of the fun things they would do again soon. Daddy smiled too, happy to be with his little girl. +Once upon a time there was a big tiger. He was very curious. One day he went for a walk in the forest. There he found a pond. The water looked nice and cool. So he decided to have a bath. + +He stepped into the pond and started to bathe himself. He felt nice and refreshed. He put his head under the water and opened his eyes. He saw some bright and colourful fish. It was so much fun! + +He kept on splashing in the water for a long time and then he came out of the pond. He was so happy from his bath. He shook off all the water from his fur and went back home. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack who was three years old. He was always running around, exploring the world and making friends. One day he went on an adventure to a big park. + +He came across a big tree, and found that there were lots of big apples hanging from it. He wanted to pick one and eat it, but he knew he wasn't allowed. + +But then he noticed something strange not too far away. It was an alarm! It was making a very loud noise and flashing lots of different colours. Jack was very excited and wanted to investigate. + +He tried to open the box that the alarm was inside, but it wouldn't budge. He thought he'd destroyed it and began to cry, but then a voice said, "Did you know that there is a button you can press to display the available apples?" + +Jack looked around but saw nobody. Where did that voice come from? Then he saw a friendly looking rabbit and realised it was the one talking to him. He smiled and excitedly pressed the button. It opened the box and the alarm stopped. + +Jack was delighted with his surprise; the box was full of delicious apples! He thanked the rabbit, picked out his favourite apple, and headed home with a big smile on his face. +Once there was a tall body. His name was Peter. Peter loved to wash. Every day in the bath, he washed his tall body. He always enjoyed feeling clean and fresh. + +One day, Peter's mom was in the room. She said, "Peter, time to wash your body!" Peter was excited and hopped into the tub. He grabbed the washcloth and started scrubbing. He washed his arms, his legs, and even his face. + +Afterwards, Peter asked his mom, "Did I wash my body well?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you washed it perfectly!" Peter smiled and said, "Yay!" He gave his tall body a very big hug. +There was a little girl called Rosie. She was only three years old and very helpless. + +One day, Rosie was playing in her garden when she saw a pole. She was so excited and started running towards it. + +But, just as she was about to grab the pole, a fierce wolf appeared from behind it. Rosie froze with fear and the wolf started to count to five. + +"One, two, three, four, five!" the wolf said in a deep, menacing voice. +Rosie was so scared that she didn't move a muscle. She just stood there, helpless. + +Suddenly, the wolf lunged forward and grabbed Rosie with its sharp teeth. Rosie screamed, but it was too late. + +The wolf ran off into the woods, with poor Rosie in its mouth. Poor Rosie was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a fox who was very clever. Every day, she would go to a big field near her home. The field was full of tall, green grass and berry bushes with tiny, rare berries. + +The fox loved to go to the field and build things. She would use her paws to dig and her teeth to pull the grass and twigs. The fox made tunnels, dens, and towers. + +Then one day, she found something special in the field! She got very excited and started to pull at the berry bushes. The fox was delight when she found some rare berries! + +She gathered the juicy berries into her mouth, and then went off to build a special den for herself. + +The fox spent days digging and building. In the end, she had built a cozy den full of soft grass and rare berries! + +She visited the den every day and slept safe and warm inside. The fox was so happy with her special den, and she decided to stay in the field forever. +One day, two friends decided to go out on a boat. They put their anchor in the water and started to sail. + +Suddenly, their boat hit something and stopped moving. +"What was that?" one of them shouted. + +The friends looked into the water and saw a flexible anchor in the way. +“Someone must have put it there,†one of them said. + +The friends tried to move the anchor with their hands, but it wouldn't budge. They argued about what to do, but neither one could think of a solution. After a long time, they had to give up and go back home. + +It was a bad ending to their adventure. They never found out who put the anchor there. +Once there was a boy named Joe. He went to the market with his dad. He wanted to buy some food as he was hungry. + +When they arrived, Joe was surprised. He saw lots of people all around, looking for food. His dad asked him, "Do you see a way to help these people get some food, Joe?" + +Joe thought for a minute then said, "Yes! We can create a hungry market!" + +His dad was so happy! He said, "That's a great idea, Joe. Together we can improve this situation!" + +So, Joe and his dad started to talk to the people and give them money. Then they went to the shops and bought lots of food for the hungry people. They did this every day until the hungry market was improved. + +At the end, the people were very happy and they thanked Joe and his dad. Joe was proud of himself! He had found a way to improve the world! +Sammy was walking across the field, wanting to find something interesting. He saw a skull on the ground and immediately wanted it. He wanted it so badly he decided to steal it. He picked up the skull and ran back to the house where he kept his treasures. + +Once he got back home, Sammy was so grateful. He had never seen something so interesting! He put the skull on the top shelf and looked at it every day. He never talked about it to anyone, even his family. + +One day, while Sammy was walking near the same field, he noticed a large group of people. He decided to look closer and observed they had some strange tools in their hands. He soon realised they were archaeologists and were looking for the skull that Sammy had stolen! Sammy started to run away but he had made sure to leave the skull in its place. + +When the archaeologists saw the skull, they were overwhelmed. Sammy was so grateful for his foresight. He had covered his tracks and now the skull could be in a museum where everyone could admire it! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mom in the oven. One day, Lily's mom asked her to be obedient and not touch the hot oven when she wasn't around. Lily promised she would be obedient. + +Later that day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. They decided to play superheroes and fight the bad guys. As they were fighting, they accidentally knocked over a chair and it hit the oven. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and the oven started smoking. + +Lily remembered her promise to her mom and quickly ran to get her. Her mom came and saw the oven was on fire. She called the fire department and they came to put out the fire. Lily and Timmy were scared, but they learned an important lesson about being obedient and staying safe. From that day on, they never played near the oven again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the farm to visit her grandma. While she was walking around, she saw a mysterious egg on the ground. She was curious and wanted to pick it up. + +Lily picked up the egg and showed it to her grandma. Her grandma was surprised and told her that it was a special egg. They both wondered what kind of animal it could be from. They decided to keep it safe and warm until it hatches. + +Days passed and finally, the egg cracked open. Out came a cute little chick! Lily was so happy and excited. She named the chick "Eggie" and took care of it every day. From that day on, Lily loved going to the farm to visit her grandma and play with Eggie. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy was very happy because he found a big honey jar. He wanted to eat it all by himself, but he couldn't open it. + +Suddenly, he saw a little mouse. "Hello, little mouse," Teddy said. "Can you help me open this jar?" + +The mouse said, "Sure, I can help you." The mouse rubbed his tiny paws together and tried to open the jar. After a few tries, the jar trembled and finally opened. + +Teddy was so happy that he gave the mouse a big hug. "Thank you, little mouse. You are my best friend," Teddy said. The mouse smiled and said, "You're welcome, Teddy. I'm happy to help you." And they both enjoyed the honey together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bee. She lived in a hive with her friends. One day, the little bee found a flower with a secret inside. She wanted to reveal the secret to her friends. + +When she returned to the hive, she told her friends about the flower. They were excited to hear what the secret was. The little bee told them that the flower was fake! + +Her friends were surprised and sad. They thought the flower was real. But the little bee explained that sometimes things can look real, but they are not. Her friends learned an important lesson that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she was playing with her dollhouse when she noticed that the knob on the front door was loose. She tried to turn it, but it fell off in her hand. + +Lily was sad because she knew her mommy would be upset if she saw the broken knob. Just then, her mommy came into the room and saw the broken knob. "Oh no, that's delicate," she said. "We need to fix it." + +Lily's mommy went to get some glue and fixed the knob. "Thank you, mommy," Lily said. "You always give the best hugs and help me when I need it." Her mommy smiled and hugged her tight. "That's what mommies are for," she said. From that day on, Lily was careful with the knob and always remembered to be gentle with delicate things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside but one day, she accidentally broke her mother's vase. Her mother was very angry and said, "Lily, you need to be punished for breaking my vase." Lily felt sad and restless, she didn't want to be punished. + +Lily's mother made her sit in a corner for a little while to think about what she had done. Lily didn't like sitting there, but she knew she had to. After a while, she apologized to her mother and promised to be more careful in the future. Her mother forgave her and they hugged each other. + +From that day on, Lily learned that peace is important and that sometimes when we make mistakes, we need to be punished. But when we say sorry and learn from our mistakes, we can find peace again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti with a lot of sauce on top. One day, her mom made spaghetti with a sour sauce. Lily didn't like it and made a sour face. She said, "This sauce is yucky! I want a different sauce!" + +Her mom said, "Sorry, Lily. We don't have any other sauce. You can eat it or you can stand up and leave the table." Lily thought for a moment and decided to stand up and leave the table. She went to her room and sat on her bed, feeling sad. + +But then, she remembered that she had a jar of her favorite sauce in her closet! She ran to get it and brought it to the table. Her mom was surprised but happy that Lily found a solution. They put the new sauce on the spaghetti and Lily was very happy. She ate all of her dinner and felt proud that she stood up for herself and found a solution to her problem. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to smile and play with her toys all day long. One day, Lily's parents took her outside to look at the stars in the universe. Lily was amazed by how many stars there were! + +As they were looking at the stars, Lily's parents noticed that she had a spoiled apple in her hand. They told her that she shouldn't eat spoiled food because it could make her sick. Lily was sad, but she understood that it was important to eat healthy food. + +After they went back inside, Lily's parents gave her a big hug and told her how much they loved her. Lily smiled and hugged them back, feeling happy and loved. From that day on, Lily always made sure to check her food before eating it so that she wouldn't get sick. And she never forgot how much her parents loved her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She saw a big box and asked her mommy if she could open it. Her mommy said yes and Lily opened it wide. Inside the box, Lily found a toy telephone. She was so happy and started to talk to her mommy on the phone. + +Lily said, "Hi mommy, I got a toy phone! Let's talk!" Her mommy replied, "That's great, Lily! What do you want to talk about?" Lily thought for a moment and said, "Let's talk about the birds and the flowers in the park. They are so pretty!" + +So, Lily and her mommy talked about the birds and the flowers for a while. Lily loved the toy phone and talked to her mommy for a long time. When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to her mommy on the phone and put it back in the box. She was very happy and couldn't wait to come back to the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she wanted to visit her grandma who lived far away. She put on her favorite coat, which was pink and soft. + +As she walked, she saw a little bird that had fallen from its nest. Lily felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. She picked up the bird and held it close to her soft coat. + +When she finally arrived at her grandma's house, she showed her the bird and grandma was proud of her kindness. Grandma taught Lily that it's important to always help those in need, no matter how small they are. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always be kind and helpful to those around her. And the little bird she helped grew up to be strong and healthy, always singing sweet songs to remind Lily of her good deed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures with her crayons. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a surprise. It was a card with a picture of a puppy on it. The puppy looked so cute and fluffy. + +Lily was so happy with her card that she decided to show it to her friend, Timmy. Timmy lived in a distant house, so Lily had to walk a long way to get there. As she walked, Lily thought about how much Timmy would love the puppy on the card. + +Finally, Lily arrived at Timmy's house and showed him the card. Timmy was so surprised! He loved the puppy on the card just as much as Lily did. They spent the rest of the day playing with Lily's toys and drawing pictures with her crayons. Lily was happy that she could share her surprise with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and listen to music. One day, Lily's mom gave her a roll of tape to play with. Lily loved the sound it made when she pulled it off the roll. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom were watching a movie. It was a scary movie with loud noises and flashing lights. Lily started to feel scared, but then she remembered the tape her mom gave her. She started to play with it and it made a calm sound that helped her feel better. + +The next day, Lily and her mom were going on a picnic. As they were packing their things, Lily saw the roll of tape and put it in her bag. When they got to the picnic spot, Lily started to feel nervous because there were a lot of people there. But then, she remembered the tape and started to play with it. The calm sound helped her relax and enjoy the picnic. From that day on, Lily always brought her roll of tape with her wherever she went. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She went on a trip with her family to a big house. When they arrived, they had to unpack their bags. Lily helped her mom and dad by taking out her clothes and putting them in the closet. + +The next day, Lily and her family went outside to play. They saw a big white shade on the ground. Lily ran over to it and saw that it was a big umbrella. Her mom and dad opened it up and they all sat under the shade. They had a picnic and ate yummy sandwiches and fruit. + +After they finished eating, Lily played with her toys while her mom and dad read books. They all felt happy and relaxed under the white shade. It was a fun day and Lily was excited to go back and play under the shade again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new dress made of soft velvet. It was her favorite dress and she wore it everywhere. One day, Lily and her mom went to a restaurant. Lily was very hungry and wanted to eat some food. She looked at the menu and decided to order some spaghetti with tomato sauce. It was her favorite food. When the food arrived, Lily was so happy. She ate all of her spaghetti and even asked for more! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pencil. One day, she lost her pencil and couldn't find it anywhere. She asked her mom, "Mommy, have you seen my pencil?" + +Her mom replied, "No, I haven't seen it. Maybe it's hiding somewhere." + +Lily looked around the house and finally found her pencil under the sofa. She was so happy that she sprang up and down with joy. + +Suddenly, her little brother came in with his hairy dog. Lily said, "Look, my pencil was hiding under the sofa!" + +Her brother replied, "Wow, that's so cool! Can I draw with it too?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Of course you can, let's draw together!" And they spent the rest of the day drawing pictures with Lily's pencil. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy bear named Benny. One day, Benny went to the museum to see some art. He saw a painting of a beautiful forest with lots of animals. He loved it so much that he wanted to dance like the animals in the painting. + +Benny asked the museum guard if he could dance in the museum. The guard said no, because it was against the rules. Benny was sad and didn't understand why he couldn't dance. + +Suddenly, Benny heard a little girl crying. She had lost her favorite toy. Benny asked her what was wrong and she told him about her toy. Benny knew how it felt to lose something important, so he offered to help her find it. + +They looked all around the museum and finally found the toy. The little girl was so happy and grateful that she gave Benny a big hug. Benny realized that helping others made him feel just as happy as dancing. He learned that sometimes it's important to follow rules, but it's also important to help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a big wall. The wall was so tall that no one could climb over it. One day, a little boy named Timmy saw a small fire near the wall. He ran to tell his mom, but she was very patient and told him not to worry. + +But Timmy was worried. He knew that fire could burn the wall and hurt people. So, he went to find some water to put out the fire. He found a bucket and filled it up with water from the nearby pond. When he got back to the wall, the fire had grown bigger. + +Timmy was scared, but he didn't give up. He threw the water onto the fire and the fire slowly went out. The wall was safe and no one got hurt. Timmy was very proud of himself for being so brave and helping to protect the wall. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the bright sun. One day, she fell and hurt her knee. She cried and cried until her mommy came to help. "Let me see your knee, sweetie," her mommy said. Lily showed her mommy her boo-boo knee. "It hurts," Lily said. Her mommy put a band-aid on her knee and gave her a kiss. "All better now," her mommy said. Lily smiled and went back to playing outside in the bright sun. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big bear. He was huge! He had a brown belt around his belly. One day, he met a little girl. She asked him if he wanted to play. The bear didn't know how to play, so he just shrugged his shoulders. The little girl showed him how to play and they had fun together. From that day on, the bear and the little girl were friends. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around the garden and play with his friends. One day, Benny felt the urge to go potty and he remembered he needed to go to the bathroom. + +Benny hopped to the bathroom as fast as he could. He was so happy to find the bathroom empty because he really needed to go. After he was done, he hopped out of the bathroom feeling relieved and happy. + +Benny continued to hop around the garden with his friends, feeling jolly and carefree. From that day on, Benny made sure to always remember to hop to the bathroom when he needed to go potty. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cooler full of snacks and drinks for her picnic with her friends. They were playing in the park and having fun. + +Suddenly, Lily saw her friend Sarah looking pale. "Are you okay?" Lily asked. "I don't feel good," Sarah said. "Let me write a note to your mom to tell her you need to go home," Lily said. + +Lily wrote the note and gave it to Sarah. "Thank you, Lily," Sarah said. "You're a good friend." Lily smiled and continued playing with her other friends. They had a great time in the park and ate all the snacks in the cooler. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a weird bird. It had a long beak and big eyes. Lily thought it looked funny. + +Her mom said, "Let's measure how tall the bird is." They used a ruler to measure the bird. It appeared to be one foot tall. + +Lily was amazed by the bird. She wanted to take a picture of it, but as soon as she took her phone out, the bird flew away. Lily was sad, but she knew she would always remember the weird bird she saw at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy ran in a race and won a medal! He was so happy and showed it to everyone he saw. + +When Timmy got home, he asked his mom where he could store his medal. His mom told him to put it in his special box where he keeps all his treasures. Timmy was grateful to have such a special place to keep his medal safe. + +The next day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends again. He showed them his medal and they were all so proud of him. Timmy felt happy and grateful to have such great friends. He knew he would always store his medal in his special box to keep it safe and remember the day he won it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to visit her grandma. When she arrived, her grandma said, "Welcome, Lily! I'm so happy to see you!" Lily smiled and hugged her grandma. + +After a while, Lily felt hungry and asked her grandma for a snack. Her grandma gave her some cookies and they sat down to eat. While they were eating, Lily told her grandma a funny joke. Her grandma laughed and said, "You always make me laugh, Lily!" + +Later, it was time for Lily to go home. Her grandma hugged her and said, "Goodbye, Lily! I can't wait to see you again." Lily smiled and said, "Bye grandma! I had so much fun today." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and dolls, but one day she accidentally bumped her head on the cabinet. It hurt a lot and she started crying. + +Her mommy came running and picked her up, saying "Oh no, Lily! Are you hurt? Let's go to the doctor." At the doctor's office, the nice doctor checked Lily's head and said she was okay. Lily felt better and said "Thank you, doctor!" + +When they got home, Lily's mommy gave her a big hug and put a band-aid on her head. Lily felt much better and said "Thank you, mommy!" She learned to be careful around the cabinet from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bookcase in her room where she kept all her favorite books. One day, Lily's mom noticed that the bookcase looked weak and might fall down. + +"Let's celebrate! We can buy a new bookcase for you," said Lily's mom. + +Lily was very happy and said, "Yay! I love new bookcases. Can we go now?" + +"Yes, we can go now," said Lily's mom. + +They went to the store and found a new bookcase that was strong and sturdy. Lily helped her mom put all her books on the new bookcase. + +"I love my new bookcase! Thank you, Mom," said Lily. + +"You're welcome, Lily. Now we can celebrate with some ice cream," said Lily's mom. + +Lily smiled and said, "Yum! I love ice cream." And they celebrated with some delicious ice cream. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to go to the store with his mommy. They would buy yummy treats and toys to play with. But one day, Timmy got bored of going to the store. He wanted to stay home and play with his toys instead. + +Timmy's mommy told him that he needed to study for school. But Timmy didn't want to study. He thought it was boring. So instead, he played with his toys all day long. When it was time for bed, Timmy's mommy tucked him in and kissed him goodnight. + +But during the night, Timmy's toys came to life and started to attack him! They were angry that Timmy didn't want to study and learn new things. Timmy was scared and tried to run away, but the toys were too strong. In the end, Timmy was trapped and couldn't escape. The next morning, his mommy found him and was very sad that her little boy was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk in the forest. She saw a frog jumping around. Lily said, "Hello, froggy! Can I play with you?" The frog said, "Yes, you can! But be careful, there's an unknown creature around here." + +Lily and the frog played together for a while. Then Lily felt something on her arm. She said, "What's that? It feels weird." The frog said, "Let me rub it for you." The frog rubbed Lily's arm, and the weird feeling went away. + +After a while, they heard a noise. It was the unknown creature! The frog said, "Quick, let's hide!" They found a big rock to hide behind. The unknown creature went past them. Lily said, "Phew, that was scary!" The frog said, "Yes, it was. But we're safe now." + +Lily and the frog became good friends and played together often. They always remembered to watch out for the unknown creature. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. She had a garden where she planted flowers and vegetables. Every day, she would water them and watch them grow bigger and bigger. + +One day, Lily noticed that the leaves on her favorite plant were turning brown and falling off. She tried to fix it, but it was too late. The plant was broken and couldn't grow anymore. + +As winter came, Lily was sad that her plant couldn't survive the cold. But she remembered something her mom had told her. She had to take care of her garden all year round, even in the winter. So, Lily covered her garden with a warm blanket and waited for spring to come. + +When spring arrived, Lily was happy to see that her garden had survived the winter. And best of all, her broken plant had grown back stronger than ever before. She learned that even when things seem broken, they can still grow and become beautiful again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go outside and play in her garden. One day, she saw some pretty flowers and decided to gather them. She picked them carefully and put them in a vase on her windowsill. + +As she walked through the garden, she saw a big squash. It was so big that she had to use both hands to pick it up. She brought it inside and showed her mom, who was very impressed. + +Later that day, Lily's grandma came to visit. She was deaf, which meant she couldn't hear very well. But Lily didn't mind. She gave her grandma a big hug and showed her the flowers and the squash. Her grandma smiled and hugged her back. They had a wonderful day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat food, especially candy and cookies. One day, she discovered a big box of candy hidden in her closet. She was so happy and ate lots of candy every day. + +But soon, Lily's mom discovered the empty candy wrappers under her bed. She was very upset and told Lily that she couldn't have any more candy. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +So, she decided to organize her toys instead. She spent all day putting her toys in their proper places. But when she was finished, she realized that she had lost the key to her candy box. She searched everywhere, but couldn't find it. + +Lily was very sad and missed her candy. She wished she had never discovered it in the first place. She learned that sometimes, things that seem fun can end up causing problems. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to jump and play all day. One day, Benny's mom said, "Benny, it's time to take a bath." Benny didn't want to take a bath, but he knew he had to. He put on his favorite bathrobe, which was soft and fluffy. + +As Benny was taking a bath, he noticed that the bathroom was getting dark. He asked his mom, "Why is it getting dark in here?" His mom replied, "It's because it's nighttime and the sun has gone down." Benny was scared of the dark, so his mom turned on the light. + +After his bath, Benny was feeling clean and fresh. He put on his cozy bathrobe and jumped into bed. His mom tucked him in and said, "Goodnight, Benny." Benny replied, "Goodnight, Mommy. I love you." And with that, Benny fell asleep, dreaming of all the fun he would have jumping and playing tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a huge doll that she loved very much. One day, Lily was playing with her doll when her mom came in and asked, "Lily, do you want to go to the park?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, please!" + +So, Lily and her mom went to the park. Lily brought her doll with her and they played on the swings and the slide. Suddenly, a little boy came up to Lily and asked, "Can I play with your doll?" Lily thought about it for a moment and then nodded her head. The little boy was very happy and they played together with the doll. + +After a while, it was time to go home. Lily said goodbye to the little boy and hugged her doll tightly. She whispered, "I love you" to her doll and her doll seemed to nod back at her. Lily smiled and said, "My doll is the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to bounce around in the forest, looking for fun things to do. One day, Benny met a little squirrel named Sammy. "Hi, Sammy! Want to play with me?" Benny asked. "Sure! What do you want to do?" Sammy replied. "Let's race and see who has the most speed!" Benny said. + +So, they started to run as fast as they could. Benny was really fast, but Sammy was even faster! They were having so much fun until Benny tripped and fell down. "Ouch! That was not funny," Benny said. "Are you okay?" Sammy asked. "I think so," Benny replied, rubbing his sore leg. + +But, when Benny tried to stand up, he couldn't. His leg was broken! "Oh no, Benny! I'm so sorry," Sammy said. "It's okay, Sammy. Accidents happen," Benny said, trying to be brave. From that day on, Benny couldn't bounce around anymore. He was sad, but he still had his friend Sammy to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a boy playing with his ball. She went over to him and said, "Hi, my name is Lily. What's your name?" The boy said, "My name is Max. Do you want to play with me?" Lily said, "Yes, I do!" + +They played together for a while and had a good time. But then, Lily had to go home. She said, "I have to go now. It was nice to meet you, Max." Max said, "It was nice to meet you too, Lily. Can we play again tomorrow?" Lily said, "Yes, we can!" + +On her way home, Lily saw a bin that was overflowing with trash. She thought, "That's not good. We need to keep our park clean." So, she picked up some trash and put it in the bin. She felt good about doing something helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat that went to the harbor. The boat was ready to go on an adventure. The boat had a lot of things to sell, like toys and candy. + +When the boat got to the harbor, it saw a lot of other boats. The harbor was very busy. The boat found a spot to park and started to sell its things. + +The boat sold a lot of toys and candy. People were happy to buy them. When the boat was done selling, it went back to the sea. The boat was happy it had a good day at the harbor. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a mule. The mule was big and strong, but the farmer thought it was lazy. He wanted the mule to work harder, but it wasn't easy. + +One day, the farmer decided to try something new. He gave the mule some tasty hay and said, "If you work hard today, you will succeed and get more hay." The mule liked the hay, so it decided to try its best. + +The mule worked hard all day and at the end of the day, the farmer gave it even more hay. The mule was happy and the farmer was happy too. From then on, the mule worked hard every day and always succeeded. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to make dough with her mommy. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. Lily's mommy was making dough and said, "It's almost ready, kids. Do you want to help me shape it?" + +Timmy said, "No, I don't want to play with dough. It's boring." + +Lily felt sad because she loved making dough. Timmy started to tease her and said, "You're silly for liking dough. It's yucky." + +Lily didn't like being teased, so she said, "Dough is not yucky! It's fun to play with." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's right, Lily. Dough is fun and ready to play with. Let's make some shapes together!" + +Lily and her mommy made dough shapes while Timmy watched. After a while, Timmy said, "Can I play too? Dough looks fun!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Of course! Dough is the best." + +From then on, Timmy and Lily loved making dough together and never teased each other again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved Sundays because that was the day she got to go to the park with her mommy and daddy. They always brought a cheap picnic basket filled with yummy treats. + +One day, as Lily was playing on the swing, she saw a man wave at her. She smiled and waved back. The man had a big hat and a funny mustache. He asked if he could join Lily and her family for their picnic. They said yes and shared their snacks with him. + +After they finished eating, the man showed Lily how to wave her arms like a bird and they all laughed and played together. Lily was happy to have a new friend and couldn't wait for the next Sunday to come so she could see him again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pink dresses and play with her yellow toy duck. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her duck. + +There, she met a new friend named Timmy. Timmy had a blue toy car and he wanted to play with Lily and her duck. But Lily didn't want to share her duck with Timmy. + +Timmy said, "Let's discuss it. We can take turns playing with your yellow duck and my blue car." Lily thought about it and agreed. They played together and had lots of fun. From that day on, Lily and Timmy were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy rabbit. He liked to watch everything that was happening around him. One day, he saw a kind goat building a bridge over a river. The goat offered to help the rabbit cross the river, but the rabbit said no. + +The rabbit thought he was clever and could cross the river without any help. So, he jumped into the river and started swimming. But the river was too strong and the rabbit was swept away. He tried to grab onto the bridge, but it was too late. The rabbit was lost forever. + +The goat was sad that he couldn't help the rabbit. He knew that the rabbit's nosy nature had caused him harm. From that day on, the goat always offered to help anyone who needed it, so they wouldn't end up like the nosy rabbit. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hide-and-seek with his friends. He was very good at hiding and always found a secret spot where nobody could find him. One day, Timmy's mom reminded him that he had to finish his homework before he could go outside and play. + +Timmy didn't want to do his homework because it was hard, but his mom told him that if he finished it, he would have success and be proud of himself. So, Timmy sat down and worked hard on his homework. It took him a long time, but he finally finished it. His mom was very proud of him and told him that his success was hidden inside his hard work. Timmy felt happy and proud of himself too. From then on, Timmy always remembered to do his homework before playing with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to do yoga, which is a special kind of exercise. She liked to stretch her arms and legs and take deep breaths. + +One day, Lily's friend Emma came over to play. Emma said, "I want to do yoga too!" Lily said, "Okay, let's try it together." They sat on the floor and tried to touch their toes. It was hard at first, but they didn't give up. + +After a few tries, Lily said, "Look! I can touch my toes!" Emma tried again and said, "I did it! I succeeded!" They both felt happy and light inside. From that day on, Lily and Emma did yoga together every day and always succeeded in their poses. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her friends. One day, she found a mysterious box in the park. She wondered what was inside, but she was too scared to open it. + +Suddenly, her friend Emma came over and asked what was in the box. Lily didn't know, so they decided to open it together. They turned the lid slowly and inside they found a minute glass that sparkled in the sun. + +Lily and Emma didn't know what it was for, but they thought it was pretty. They decided to take it home and ask their parents about it. When they got home, they showed it to their parents who explained that it was a timer that measures time in minutes. Lily and Emma were amazed and couldn't wait to use it for their games. From that day on, they had a new toy to play with and they loved turning the glass over and over again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to make pancakes with her mom every Saturday morning. They would mix the batter and pour it on the hot pan. When the pancakes were ready, they would put regular butter on top. + +One day, Lily's mom ran out of regular butter. She only had fancy butter with herbs in it. Lily didn't like the fancy butter and started to cry. She didn't want to eat pancakes without regular butter. + +Lily's mom felt bad that she didn't have regular butter, so she promised to buy some at the store. Lily stopped crying and they decided to make waffles instead. They had a fun time making waffles and when they were done, they put regular butter on top. Lily was happy again and they enjoyed their breakfast together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, happy family. They lived in a cozy house with a big yard. One day, the mom made some tasty cookies. They smelled so good that everyone wanted to eat them. + +The dad hung a new frame on the wall. It was very pretty and made the house look even nicer. + +Later that day, the little brother was playing with his toys when he accidentally knocked them over. His big sister helped him pick them up and put them back in the toy sack. + +The family spent the rest of the day playing and having fun together. They were happy and grateful for each other and for the little things that made their home feel special. +Once upon a time, there was a poor boy named Timmy. He loved listening to the radio every day. One day, Timmy's parents surprised him with his very own radio. Timmy was so happy to receive such a special gift. + +Every night, Timmy would listen to his radio until he fell asleep. But one night, a bad storm came and the radio stopped working. Timmy was sad because he couldn't listen to his favorite songs anymore. + +The next day, Timmy's parents tried to fix the radio, but it was broken beyond repair. Timmy was heartbroken and didn't know what to do without his beloved radio. From that day on, Timmy never received another radio and he missed it very much. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Jack. He loved to fish in the river every day. One day, he caught a big fish. He was so lucky! + +As he was walking home, he saw a little boy named Timmy. Timmy asked, "What did you catch, Mr. Fisherman?" + +Jack replied, "I caught a big fish. Do you want to see it?" + +Timmy looked at the fish and said, "Wow, that's a big fish! Can I have it?" + +Jack thought for a moment and then decided, "Sure, you can have it. I'm feeling lucky today, so I'll catch another one." + +Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mr. Fisherman! You're the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a lot of money in his piggy bank, but he was feeling restless. He wanted to go outside and play with his friends, but his mom said it was time for a nap. + +Timmy didn't want to nap, he wanted to play. So he said to his mom, "Mommy, can we go outside and play instead of nap?" His mom said, "No, Timmy. You need to rest so you have energy to play later. Now shut your eyes and go to sleep." + +Timmy didn't want to shut his eyes, but he was tired. So he closed his eyes and fell asleep. When he woke up, he felt much better and had lots of energy to play with his friends. And he still had all his money in his piggy bank! +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Peter. Peter loved to run and play in the meadow. One day, he saw a lovely butterfly flying around. Peter wanted to catch it, so he ran after it. + +As he was running, he saw a big spring in the middle of the meadow. The spring was full of water and looked so refreshing. Peter stopped running and decided to take a drink from the spring. + +After he drank from the spring, he felt so happy and refreshed. He continued to run and play in the meadow, enjoying the lovely day. Peter realized that sometimes it's important to take a break and enjoy the simple things in life, like a lovely spring and a fun game of running. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and color pictures. One day, he drew a picture of a big structure with lots of windows and doors. + +Timmy showed his picture to his mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I drew a big building with lots of doors and windows." + +His mom looked at the picture and said, "That's a great drawing, Timmy! Let's print it out so we can keep it forever." + +So, they printed out the picture and Timmy was so happy to see his artwork on paper. He put it on his wall and looked at it every day. + +One day, Timmy and his mom went for a walk and saw a real building that looked just like the one in Timmy's picture! Timmy was so excited and said, "Look, Mommy! That's the same building I drew!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is! You're so good at drawing, Timmy. Maybe one day you can design buildings like that when you're older." + +Timmy was so happy and knew that he wanted to keep drawing and creating things for the rest of his life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a farm with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily saw a big pile of hay in the field. She thought it looked like fun to play on. + +Lily's mommy said, "Be careful, Lily. Hay is not very flexible. If you fall, you might get hurt." + +Lily said, "Okay, mommy. I will be careful." She started to skip around the hay pile, having lots of fun. But then, she tripped and fell onto the hay. + +She cried out, "Ouch! That hurt!" Her mommy came running over to check on her. "Are you okay, Lily?" she asked. + +Lily said, "I'm okay, mommy. But I learned that I need to be more careful when I play on hay. It's not very flexible." Her mommy smiled and hugged her. "That's right, Lily. It's always important to be safe and careful." And Lily skipped off, feeling happy and wise. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse who lived in a cozy hole in the wall. He loved to play and explore, but he was always very careful to be polite to others. One day, he met a rude cat who didn't like him very much. + +The cat would often tease and chase the little mouse, making him feel very scared and sad. But one day, the mouse had an idea. He knew that the cat loved to play with shiny things, so he went out to find a shiny button to provide as a gift. + +When the cat saw the shiny button, he was very happy and grateful. From then on, he stopped being rude to the little mouse and they became good friends. The mouse was happy that he could provide something that made the cat happy, and the cat was happy to have a new friend to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to sail on his boat with his impressive shirt on. One day, he met a little girl named Lily who was wearing a pretty dress. + +"Wow, your dress is impressive!" said Timmy. + +"Thank you, I like your shirt too," replied Lily. + +"Do you want to sail with me on my boat?" asked Timmy. + +"Yes, please!" said Lily. + +So, Timmy and Lily sailed on the boat together and had lots of fun. They talked about their favorite colors and sang songs. When it was time to go home, they said goodbye and promised to sail together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside with his red tire. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her spread some butter on the bread. Timmy was happy to help and used a knife to spread the butter all over the bread. + +After finishing, Timmy went back outside to play with his tire. He was so clever that he thought of a fun game to play. He spread his arms out wide and pretended to be an airplane, flying around with his tire as his propeller. Timmy had so much fun playing that he didn't even notice when it started to rain. + +When Timmy's mom called him inside, he was all wet from the rain. But he didn't mind because he had so much fun with his tire and being clever like an airplane. And he was happy to have helped his mom spread the butter on the bread. The end. +Once upon a time, a little birdy named Tweetie wanted to decorate her nest. She asked her friend, a squirrel, for help. "Can you help me decorate my nest?" asked Tweetie. "Of course, I can help you!" replied the squirrel. + +They both went to the park to find some things to decorate the nest. They found some colorful flowers and shiny stones. Suddenly, they saw a big, dangerous cat. "Oh no! We need to hide!" said the squirrel. They quickly ran back to the nest and decorated it with the pretty flowers and shiny stones. + +Tweetie was very happy with her new, beautiful nest. "Thank you for helping me decorate my nest, my friend," said Tweetie. "You're welcome," replied the squirrel. And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, she caught a cold and her lung hurt. She didn't like it and felt sad. + +Her mommy told her to rest and drink lots of water. Lily listened to her mommy and soon felt better. She learned that it's important to take care of ourselves when we are sick. + +From then on, Lily made sure to wear warm clothes and not play outside when it was too cold. She also remembered to drink lots of water and rest when she felt sick. She learned that taking care of herself was very important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special cord that she loved to play with. One day, Lily's brother came and took her cord away. He started to tease her and run around with it. Lily felt very sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, Lily had an idea. She went to the store and found a cheap cord that looked just like hers. She brought it home and showed her brother. He thought it was the real cord and gave Lily back her special cord. Lily was very happy and felt proud of herself for tricking her brother. + +From that day on, Lily kept her special cord safe and played with the cheap cord when her brother was around. She learned that sometimes it's okay to trick someone if it means keeping something important to you safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, even when it was icy outside. One day, Lily was walking to the park when she stumbled on a rock and fell down. + +"Ouch! That hurt," cried Lily. + +A doctor walking by saw Lily fall and came over to help her up. "Are you okay?" asked the doctor. + +Lily nodded her head and said, "I just stumbled on a rock." + +The doctor checked to make sure Lily didn't hurt herself too badly. "You're lucky you didn't hurt yourself more," said the doctor. + +Lily thanked the doctor and went on her way to the park, being more careful not to stumble again. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely girl named Lily. She loved to smile and play with her toys. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They played hide and seek and had so much fun! + +But then, a mean man came to the park. He didn't like children and he was very angry. He started to speak loudly and scare all the children away. Poor Lily was so scared that she didn't know what to do. + +She tried to smile, but she couldn't. The mean man was too scary. Suddenly, he grabbed Lily and took her away. Her friends were so sad and didn't know what to do. They went to tell the grown-ups, but it was too late. + +Lily was gone forever and her friends never saw her again. They were all so sad and missed her lovely smile. They wished they could have done something to help her. But sometimes, bad things happen and there's nothing we can do. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to walk outside when it was wet and rainy. He loved to splash in the puddles and feel the raindrops on his face. + +One day, Timmy's mom called him inside. "Timmy, it's time for lunch! Come inside and eat your sandwich with butter on it," she said. + +Timmy didn't want to stop walking outside, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. So, he walked inside with his wet shoes and sat down at the table. + +"Mmm, this sandwich is yummy with butter on it," said Timmy. His mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Timmy. Now, let's dry off those wet shoes before you catch a cold!" +Once upon a time, there was a goat named Billy. Billy was bald and had no fur on his body. One sunny day, Billy was walking in the field when he saw a big ice cream cone. + +"Wow, that ice cream looks yummy!" said Billy. + +Just then, a little girl came by and saw Billy staring at the ice cream. "Do you want some ice cream, Billy?" she asked. + +"Yes, please!" said Billy. But as soon as he took a lick, the ice cream started to melt. "Oh no, my ice cream is melting!" cried Billy. + +"Don't worry, Billy. You can still eat it," said the little girl. And so, Billy happily ate his melted ice cream while the little girl watched and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved going to the park and playing on the swings. One day, he saw a big loop in the playground. It was so big that he could climb inside it and play. + +Timmy was so happy and grateful to have found the loop. He played in it for hours and hours. But then, it was time to go home. Timmy had to choose whether to leave the loop or stay in it. + +He decided to stay in the loop, but then something terrible happened. The loop broke and Timmy got hurt. He cried and cried, wishing he had chosen to leave the loop. From that day on, Timmy learned to be careful and think before he makes a choice. +Once upon a time, there was a little piggy named Wilbur. Wilbur lived on a farm with his friends, the cows and the chickens. One day, Wilbur wanted to play a game of hide and seek with his friends. He ran around the farm looking for a good place to hide. + +Wilbur saw a big red barn and thought it would be the perfect hiding spot. He ran inside and hid behind some hay bales. But then, he accidentally knocked over a lantern and started a fire. The barn quickly caught on fire and Wilbur was too scared to move. + +His friend, the cow, saw the fire and asked Wilbur if he was okay. Wilbur was too ashamed to admit that he caused the fire and told the cow to bring help. But it was too late, the barn burned down and Wilbur had to find a new home. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and talk on his phone. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to be brave and go outside to play with his friends. Timmy felt scared, but he wanted to be brave for his mom. + +Timmy went outside and played with his friends. They ran around and had fun. Timmy felt happy and proud that he was brave. Suddenly, Timmy fell down and hurt himself. His friends tried to help him, but Timmy's phone was broken. Timmy started to cry. + +Timmy's mom came outside and saw that Timmy was hurt. She took him inside to make him feel better. Timmy felt sad that his phone was broken, but he knew he could grow up and get a new one someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a little boy crying on the swing. She went up to him and said, "Why are you crying?" + +The little boy said, "I lost my toy truck. It was my favorite toy." + +Lily said, "Don't worry, I will help you find it." They looked everywhere, but they couldn't find the toy truck. Then, Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's hug and be friends. Maybe we can find the truck together." + +The little boy hugged Lily's hand and they walked around the park. Suddenly, they saw a fierce dog. The little boy was scared, but Lily said, "Don't worry, I will protect you." She hugged the little boy and the dog ran away. + +In the end, they didn't find the toy truck, but the little boy was happy because he made a new friend. The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind and help others, even if you don't get what you want. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally lived on a farm with her family. One day, Sally went to the barn to see the animals. She saw a cow, a pig, and a horse. The horse was very nice and let Sally pet him. + +Suddenly, Sally saw a little kitten. The kitten was very cute and Sally wanted to play with it. She tried to grab the kitten, but it ran away. Sally followed the kitten and finally, she was able to grab it. She was so happy! + +Sally played with the kitten for a while and then she went back to the house. She told her mommy about the nice horse and the cute kitten she grabbed. Her mommy was happy that Sally had a good time on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and had a big shelf full of them in her room. One day, she saw an orange book on the shelf that she had never seen before. She was curious and wanted to know more about it, so she questioned her mom about the book. + +Her mom told her that the book was about a little orange cat who went on an adventure. Lily was excited and wanted to read it right away. She took the book off the shelf and cuddled up with her mom to read it together. + +As they read, Lily was amazed by the beautiful illustrations in the book. She loved the pictures of the little orange cat and all the animals it met on its adventure. When they finished the book, Lily put it back on the shelf and hugged her mom tightly. She was so happy to have learned about the little orange cat and couldn't wait to read more books from her shelf. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color blue and had a blue dress. One day, Lily's dad gave her a saw to play with. + +Lily's mom saw her playing with the saw and said, "Lily, be careful with that saw. It's sharp and can hurt you." + +Lily replied, "I know, Mommy. I will resist the urge to touch the sharp part and only play with the handle." + +Lily played with the saw for a while, but then she got bored. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can we play with my blue ball instead?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. Let's go play with your blue ball." And they played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a figure of a princess that she loved to play with. One day, her little brother accidentally broke the figure and Lily was very sad. + +She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, my princess is broken. Can you fix it?" Her mommy said, "Yes, I can restore it for you." + +Lily was happy to hear that and waited patiently for her mommy to fix the figure. When it was fixed, Lily was very happy and showed it to her brother. Her brother was envious of the figure and wanted one too. + +Lily said, "Don't worry, I can share my princess with you." Her brother was happy and they played together with the figure happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, smelly dog named Max. Max loved to play outside in the mud and roll around in the grass. One day, Max heard a loud thunder noise in the sky. He was scared and ran inside the house. + +Max's owner, a little girl named Lily, saw that Max was scared and picked him up to lift him onto her lap. She hugged him tight and told him that everything was going to be okay. Max felt safe and warm in her arms. + +After a while, the thunder stopped and Max felt brave enough to go back outside. He ran around in the yard and played with his favorite toy. Lily watched him from the window and smiled. She loved Max and was happy that she could lift him up and make him feel better when he was scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she accidentally broke her favorite toy. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mother saw her crying and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +"I broke my toy," Lily replied with a sniffle. + +"Don't worry, we can restore it," her mother said with a smile. + +Lily was happy again and hugged her mother. She learned that sometimes things can be fixed and it's important to stay quiet and not get upset. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was very restless and never took a break. She always flew around and made a lot of noise. She never stopped to rest. + +One day, Tweety saw a beautiful candle burning. She flew too close to the flame and her feathers caught fire. She started to burn and make a lot of noise. She was in a lot of pain. + +Tweety learned her lesson that day. She realized that it was important to rest and be careful around fire. She never flew too close to a flame again. From that day on, Tweety took breaks and rested, and she was much happier and healthier. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing when it started to rain. + +"Oh no, it's raining!" Lily said. + +"It's okay, we can still play!" her friend replied. + +But then Lily noticed that the label on her favorite toy had gotten wet and was starting to come off. She felt sad. + +Her friend noticed and said, "Don't worry, I'll be kind and help you fix it." + +Lily smiled and thanked her friend. They worked together to fix the label and continued to play in the rain. They had so much fun splashing in the puddles and laughing together. Even though it rained, they still had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mom asked her to clean up her toys before noon. But Lily didn't want to do it, she was being selfish. + +Her mom said, "Lily, you need to clean up your toys before noon. It will make you feel good and make our home look nice." + +Lily didn't want to listen, but her mom encouraged her by saying, "You can do it, I believe in you." + +Lily thought about it and decided to clean up her toys. After she finished, she felt proud of herself and her mom was happy too. The moral of the story is that sometimes we need someone to encourage us to do the right thing, even if we don't want to at first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved eating sausages. One day, she asked her mom for a sausage. Her mom gave her a sausage that was dry. Lily didn't like it, so she said, "Mommy, this sausage is dry. Can you give me a fresh one?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, let me cook a fresh sausage for you." While mommy was cooking, Lily went to play with her toys. Suddenly, she heard a loud snap from the kitchen. She ran to the kitchen to see what happened. + +Mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. I just snapped a piece of the sausage while I was cooking it. It's still good." Lily was happy to hear that and she enjoyed her fresh sausage. The end. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a lizard crawling on the ground. She was so excited and wanted to catch it. She ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, look! A lizard! Can I catch it?" + +Her mom said, "Be careful, Lily. Lizards can be fast and you don't want to hurt it." + +Lily tried to catch the lizard, but it was too quick. She chased it around the garden, but it always escaped. Finally, she gave up and went inside. + +Later that day, Lily's mom called her for dinner. But Lily didn't come. Her mom looked for her and found her outside, sitting on the ground with tears in her eyes. + +"What's wrong, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"I couldn't catch the lizard," Lily replied. "I wanted to play with it, but it was too tight and ran away." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Sometimes things don't go as we want them to. But we have to keep trying and never give up. And remember, we should always be kind to animals and let them be free." + +From that day on, Lily learned to be patient and kind to all creatures she encountered. And whenever she saw a lizard, she would smile and say hello, but never tried to catch it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to bake cookies. One day, she went to the kitchen to bake some cookies for her mom. She was mixing the dough when she saw a slow rat hiding behind the oven. + +"Hello, little rat," said Lily. "What are you doing here?" + +"I'm looking for some cheese," said the rat. + +"I don't have any cheese, but you can stay here and watch me bake some cookies," said Lily. + +The rat agreed and watched as Lily put the cookies in the oven. But then, the oven started to smoke and the cookies were burning! + +"Oh no!" cried Lily. "What should we do?" + +"Don't worry," said the rat. "I know how to fix this. Let's open the window and let the smoke out." + +Lily and the rat opened the window and the smoke went away. They took the cookies out of the oven and they were perfect! + +"Thank you for your help, little rat," said Lily. + +"You're welcome," said the rat. "Now, can we share the cookies?" + +Lily smiled and they both enjoyed the delicious cookies together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a shelter with her mommy and daddy. Sometimes, the shelter was scary because it was dark and cold. But Lily didn't mind because she had her favorite teddy bear to cuddle with. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her they had to leave the shelter and find a new home. Lily was sad because she loved her little room and her teddy bear. But her mommy said they needed to find a new place to live where they could be safe and warm. + +Lily and her family searched and searched until they found a cozy little house with a big yard to play in. Lily was so happy because she had a new room to decorate and her teddy bear to keep her company. She didn't mind leaving the shelter anymore because she knew she had a new home to make memories in. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom warned her to be careful of strangers. Lily didn't know what a stranger was, so her mom explained that it's someone she doesn't know. + +Later that day, Lily was playing in the park when a man she didn't know came up to her. He seemed nice, but Lily remembered her mom's warning and knew not to talk to strangers. She quickly ran back to her mom. + +As they walked home, Lily told her mom about the stranger. Her mom was proud of her for being smart and staying safe. They talked about how talking to strangers can be boring, and it's always better to stay with people you know and trust. From then on, Lily always remembered her mom's warning and stayed safe from strangers. +Once upon a time, there was a big, gray elephant named Ellie. Ellie lived in a jungle with lots of trees and animals. One day, Ellie got sick and had trouble breathing. Her friend, a kind monkey named Max, knew that Ellie needed help. + +Max went to the nearby river and collected some water. He brought the water to Ellie and said, "Drink this, it will help supply air to your lungs." Ellie drank the water and felt much better. She thanked Max for helping her and they continued to play in the jungle together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, Lily found a shiny red ball on the ground. She picked it up and played with it for a while. + +Later that day, Lily's mom took her to the store. While they were there, Lily saw a pair of shiny red shoes. She recognized the color and thought they were pretty. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park to play with her ball again. But this time, she saw a man walking his dog. The dog had a leather collar that looked very useful. Lily wondered if she could use leather to make something too. + +A few days later, Lily's mom surprised her with a brand new red backpack. Lily was so happy! She recognized the color from her ball and the shoes she saw at the store. She also noticed that the backpack had leather straps. Lily knew that the leather would be very useful for keeping her backpack strong and sturdy. +Once upon a time, there was a clever bird. The bird liked to build nests. One day, the bird met a little boy. The boy said, "Can I help you build a nest?" The bird said, "Yes, please!" + +The boy and the bird worked together to build a nest. They used sticks and leaves. The nest was big and cozy. The bird said, "Thank you for helping me. You are very clever!" + +The boy went home and told his parents about the bird. They said, "Don't touch the bird's nest. It's not yours to take." The boy didn't listen. He went back to the nest and took it. The bird was sad. + +The next day, the bird saw that the nest was gone. The bird was even sadder. The boy learned that it's not nice to take things that aren't yours. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a small pebble on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a pebble!" Lily said enthusiastically. + +"That's great, Lily! What are you going to do with it?" her mom asked. + +"I'm going to jump over it!" Lily replied. + +And so, Lily spent the rest of the afternoon jumping over the pebble. She was so enthusiastic about it that she didn't even notice when it was time to go inside for dinner. From that day on, Lily kept the pebble in her pocket as a reminder of her fun afternoon of jumping. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a wiggly tooth that made it hard for her to eat her favorite foods. One day, she felt a sharp pain in her mouth and knew it was time for her tooth to come out. She asked her mom for help, but her mom said it would be easy and that she could do it herself. + +Lily was scared, but she took a deep breath and pulled her tooth out. She was so proud of herself that she rushed to show her mom. Her mom was amazed and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lily felt like a big girl and was excited to show off her missing tooth to all her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very poor and didn't have many toys to play with. One day, he went to the park to pick some flowers for his mom. While he was there, he saw a man drawing pictures on a piece of paper. Timmy asked the man what he was doing, and the man said he was designing a new toy. + +Timmy was very interested and asked the man if he could help design the toy. The man was happy to have Timmy's help and they worked together to make the toy. Timmy helped pick out the colors and shapes for the toy. When they were finished, the man gave the toy to Timmy as a gift. + +Timmy was so happy and couldn't wait to show his mom the new toy. She was very proud of Timmy for helping design it. From that day on, Timmy played with his new toy every day and felt very lucky to have helped make it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his cozy bathrobe after taking a bath. One day, Timmy's mom noticed that his bathrobe had a hole in it. She decided to teach Timmy how to sew it up. + +Timmy was excited to learn how to sew. His mom showed him how to thread the needle and make a knot. Timmy carefully sewed up the hole in his bathrobe. He was so proud of himself! + +Afterwards, Timmy's mom told him that it's important to be kind and help others. Timmy remembered this and the next day, he saw his friend's toy had a tear. Timmy remembered what his mom taught him and he offered to sew it up for his friend. His friend was so happy and grateful. + +Timmy learned that being kind and helpful to others can make them happy. From that day on, Timmy 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 and collect rocks. One day, she found an incredible stone that was shiny and sparkly. She showed it to her mom, but her mom didn't seem to notice it. Lily felt sad that her mom ignored her stone. + +The next day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She showed them her incredible stone and they all thought it was amazing. But then, a big boy came and took her stone away. Lily felt very upset and cried. Her friends tried to make her feel better by giving her some of their own rocks. + +When Lily went home, she showed her mom the rocks her friends gave her. Her mom finally noticed the incredible stone that Lily had found the day before. She told Lily how beautiful it was and how proud she was of her for finding such a special rock. Lily felt happy that her mom finally noticed her incredible stone. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bunny named Betsy. Betsy liked to skip and play in the green grass. One day, Betsy saw a butterfly with incredible wings. The butterfly had many colors and Betsy thought it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. Betsy wanted to catch the butterfly, but she couldn't because she didn't know how to tie a net. So, she just watched the butterfly fly away and continued to skip and play in the grass. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very restless and couldn't sit still for too long. One day, he was playing with his toys when he accidentally broke one of them. He tried to fix it with a screw, but he didn't know how. + +His mom noticed that he was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told his mom about the broken toy and how he couldn't fix it. His mom kneeled down to his level and said, "It's okay, Timmy. Sometimes things break and we can't fix them. It's important to learn to let go and move on." + +Timmy realized that his mom was right. He didn't need to hold onto the broken toy anymore. He thanked his mom for her advice and went to play with his other toys. From that day on, Timmy learned to let go of things that couldn't be fixed and became a happier little boy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing with her toys in the backyard when her friend Timmy came over. Timmy had a pistol toy in his hand. + +Lily questioned Timmy, "What is that in your hand?" + +"It's my new pistol toy," replied Timmy. + +Lily was curious and asked, "Can I see it?" + +Timmy handed her the toy pistol. Lily felt it and said, "It's dry, there's no water in it." + +Timmy laughed and said, "It's not supposed to have water in it, silly. It's just a toy." + +Lily smiled and they continued playing together, having lots of fun with their toys. +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 put the dishes in the dishwasher. Lily noticed that one of the dishes was too long to fit inside. + +She said to her mom, "Mommy, this dish is too long for the dishwasher." + +Her mom replied, "Oh no, what should we do?" + +Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's wash it by hand!" + +So, they washed the long dish by hand and put the rest in the dishwasher. Lily was happy to help her mom and noticed that sometimes, things don't always fit perfectly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a bedroom that was very special to her. It was her favorite place to play and sleep. One day, Lily's mommy told her that it was important to clean her bedroom. Lily didn't want to clean, but she knew it was important. So, she started to pick up her toys and put them away. + +After she finished cleaning, Lily felt happy and proud. She decided to skip around her bedroom because she was so happy. She skipped and skipped until she got tired and then she climbed into her cozy bed. Lily fell asleep feeling happy and proud of herself for cleaning her important bedroom. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat ice cream. One day, she went to the ice cream truck and got a big red scoop of strawberry ice cream. She was so happy that she started to dance around. But then, her little brother came and asked for some of her ice cream. Lily didn't want to share, so she cut the ice cream in half with a spoon and gave him one half. They both enjoyed their ice cream and were happy together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the market with her mom. One day, as they were walking around, Lily saw a pretty ball. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said no because they didn't have enough money. Lily felt upset and started to cry. + +Suddenly, a kind man saw Lily crying and asked her what was wrong. She told him about the ball and how she couldn't have it. The man smiled and said, "I have an idea. Let's play catch with this ball!" He threw the ball to Lily and they started to play together. Lily was so happy that she forgot all about the ball she couldn't have. + +After a while, Lily's mom came back and saw her daughter playing with the man. She thanked him for making her daughter happy. The man smiled and said, "It's my pleasure. I love seeing kids having fun." As they said goodbye, Lily threw the ball to the man and said, "Thank you for playing with me!" The man caught the ball and replied, "You're welcome, Lily. Anytime!" +Once upon a time, there was a clever rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Benny found a letter on the ground. He picked it up and brought it to his friend, the squirrel. + +"Look what I found!" Benny said, showing the letter to the squirrel. + +"What is it?" the squirrel asked. + +"It's a letter," Benny replied. "I don't know who it's for." + +The squirrel read the letter and said, "It's for the fox. We should give it to him." + +Benny was hesitant at first, but he knew it was the right thing to do. "Okay," he said. "Let's go give it to him." + +When they found the fox, Benny said, "We found this letter. It's for you." + +The fox was surprised and grateful. "Thank you for giving this to me," he said. "I accept it with gratitude." + +Benny felt happy that he did the right thing by giving the letter to the fox. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy little mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a castle with his family. One day, Timmy wanted to learn how to bow like the knights in the castle. + +Timmy asked his mom, "Mommy, can you teach me how to bow like the knights?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy! But you must be careful not to trip over your own feet." + +Timmy practiced and practiced until he finally learned how to bow without falling over. His family was so proud of him! Timmy learned that if he kept trying, he could do anything he wanted to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the park with her daddy. Her daddy was a tall man with gray hair. He would always push her on the swing and make her laugh. + +One day, Lily and her daddy went to the beach. They walked on the sand and collected seashells. Suddenly, they saw a big rock in the water. Lily's daddy picked her up and they walked towards the rock. + +Lily's daddy put her on the rock and they sat there, watching the waves. The rock was big and gray, just like her daddy's hair. Lily felt happy and safe with her daddy on the rock. They stayed there until the sun went down and it was time to go home. Lily hugged her daddy and said, "I love you, daddy." +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 went to visit her uncle. He was a big man with a beard and always made her laugh. + +As they were playing together, Lily's uncle tried to put on a hat that didn't fit him. "Oh no, this hat is too small for my head!" he said. Lily giggled and said, "You look funny, Uncle!" + +Later that day, they went for a walk in the woods. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and Lily's uncle looked frightened. "What was that?" Lily asked. "I'm not sure, but let's stay together and be brave," he replied. They walked a little further and saw a squirrel running up a tree. "Oh, it's just a little squirrel," Lily said. Her uncle smiled and said, "You're very brave, Lily." + +They continued their walk and had a great time together. When it was time to go home, Lily hugged her uncle and said, "Thank you for a fun day, Uncle. Let's play again soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to eat and sleep all day long. One day, Fluffy's owner decided to measure how big Fluffy was. Fluffy didn't like this and sighed loudly. + +Fluffy's owner measured Fluffy from head to tail, and Fluffy didn't move a muscle. When the measuring was done, Fluffy sighed again and went back to sleep. + +Fluffy's owner looked at the measure and saw that Fluffy was very, very big. Fluffy's owner knew that Fluffy needed to exercise more and eat less food. But Fluffy didn't care, he just wanted to sleep and be lazy. And so, Fluffy continued to be a big, fat cat who loved to sigh and sleep all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown dog named Max. Max lived in a house with his nice owner, Sarah. Max loved to play with his toys and chase his tail in the backyard. One day, Sarah was ironing her clothes and Max came to stare at her. He wondered what she was doing with the hot iron. Sarah smiled and told Max that she was making her clothes look nice and smooth. Max wagged his tail and went back to playing with his toys. From that day on, Max always stared at Sarah when she was ironing her clothes, but he never got too close to the hot iron. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy found a rare toy that he had never seen before. It was a shape that he didn't know. He was so excited to show it to his mom and dad. + +Timmy's mom and dad were surprised when they saw the rare toy. They didn't know what shape it was either. They asked Timmy where he got it from, but he didn't know. All he knew was that it was his new favorite toy. + +Timmy played with his rare toy all day long, and he was happy. He didn't need to know what shape it was or where it came from. All he knew was that it was special to him. And that was all that mattered. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to run and play outside. One day, Timmy's mom told him not to run in the house because he might hurt his leg. Timmy didn't listen and he ran anyway. + +Suddenly, Timmy tripped and hurt his leg. He started to scream because it hurt so much. His mom came running and asked him why he didn't listen to her. Timmy felt foolish because he knew he should have listened. + +His mom hugged him and said, "It's important to listen to people who care about you. They only want to keep you safe." Timmy learned his lesson and promised to listen to his mom from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a loyal dog named Max who always followed him everywhere he went. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help peel some potatoes for dinner. Timmy didn't understand why he had to do it, but he knew it was important for his family's meal. + +As Timmy was peeling the potatoes, Max got a whiff of the delicious smell and couldn't resist. He jumped up and knocked over the bowl of potatoes, scattering them all over the floor. Timmy was upset and didn't know what to do. He loved Max, but he also wanted to help his family. + +Max could tell that Timmy was upset, so he started to help clean up the mess. With Max's help, Timmy was able to finish peeling the potatoes and they all enjoyed a delicious dinner together. Timmy realized that even though Max made a mistake, he was still a loyal and helpful friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around in the grass. One day, she saw a big, scary spider on the ground. She was scared and ran away. + +Lily's mommy told her that she had a plan to get rid of the spider. Lily was curious and asked what the plan was. Her mommy said they would use a broom to sweep the spider away. Lily was happy to hear this and felt safe. + +Later that day, Lily was playing in the yard again when she saw the spider again. But this time, she remembered her mommy's plan and ran inside to get the broom. She swept the spider away and felt proud of herself for being brave and using her mommy's plan. + +Afterwards, Lily's mommy gave her a big hug and said her body was clean because she had gotten rid of the spider. Lily smiled and felt happy knowing she had done something good. From then on, she wasn't scared of spiders anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the sun. One day, she was running and she fell down. She hurt her knee and it started to bleed. Her mommy came and put an old bandage on her knee. + +The next day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She was having fun on the swings when she accidentally fell off. She hurt her elbow and it started to bleed. Her friend's mommy came and pulled out an old bandage from her bag. She put it on Lily's elbow and it felt better. + +Lily learned that bandages can help when you get hurt. She was happy that her mommy and her friend's mommy knew how to help her. Now, she always makes sure to be careful when she plays outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her toy piano. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help measure some flour for baking cookies. Lily was happy to help and used a special cup to measure the flour. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy realized she lost her house key. She looked all over the house, but couldn't find it. Lily wanted to help and suggested they measure the places they already looked to see if the key was there. They measured the couch, the table, and even the dog's bed, but the key was nowhere to be found. + +Lily's mommy was getting frustrated and didn't know what to do. But then, Lily had an idea. She remembered seeing the key on the kitchen counter earlier. They went to check and sure enough, the key was right where Lily had seen it before. Lily felt proud that she could help her mommy and measure the right place to find the key. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain, but one day she got stuck in a big puddle. She cried out for help, but nobody heard her. + +Suddenly, her friend Timmy heard her cries and ran to rescue her. He pulled her out of the puddle and they both laughed. Lily was so happy to be dry again. + +After they went inside, Lily's mom called on the telephone to check on her. Lily told her mom all about how Timmy rescued her from the puddle. Her mom was very proud of Timmy and thanked him for being such a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty blanket that she loved very much. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help clean up their house. Lily didn't want to help because she wanted to play with her pretty blanket. But her mom said that if she helped, she could complete her chores faster and then play with her blanket. + +Lily thought about it and realized that her mom was right. She decided to help clean up the house. She picked up her toys and put them away, she helped her mom fold the laundry, and she even dusted the furniture. When they were done, Lily felt very proud of herself for helping her mom. + +Later, when Lily was playing with her pretty blanket, she realized that it felt even better because she had earned it by completing her chores. She learned that sometimes, doing things we don't want to do can make us feel good in the end. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his brown teddy bear. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play. + +At the park, Timmy saw a big square sandbox. He ran over to it and started to play with the sand. Suddenly, he saw a little girl standing next to him. + +"Hi, my name is Lily," said the little girl. + +"Hi Lily, my name is Timmy. Do you want to play with me?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes, I would love to play with you," Lily replied. + +Timmy and Lily played together in the sandbox, building sandcastles and making shapes with the sand. They had so much fun that they didn't even notice the time passing by. When it was time to go home, Timmy said goodbye to Lily and promised to come back to the park to play again soon. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk with her mommy. They saw a big hill and decided to climb it. Lily was very tired and hungry, but she wanted to reach the top. "Mommy, can we take a break?" she asked. "Of course, let's sit down and relax," mommy replied. + +As they sat on the hill, they saw a group of birds flying in the sky. "Look, mommy! The birds are flying so high!" Lily exclaimed. "Yes, they are free to fly wherever they want," mommy said. + +After a while, they continued their climb to the top of the hill. When they reached the top, they saw a beautiful view of the city. "Wow, this is amazing!" Lily said. "Yes, it's nice to take a break and relax while enjoying the view," mommy said. + +Lily and her mommy sat on the hill for a while, enjoying the view and feeling the wind blowing on their faces. Then, they started their descent down the hill, feeling happy and refreshed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and color, but he didn't have any paper. He asked his mom, "Mommy, can we print some paper today?" His mom said, "No, we don't have a printer. We can't print paper." + +Timmy was sad because he really wanted to draw. He decided to use a tough piece of cardboard instead. He drew a beautiful picture of a house and a tree. He was so proud of his picture. + +But then, his little sister came and scribbled all over his drawing. Timmy was so upset. He said, "Why did you do that? You ruined my picture!" His sister just laughed and ran away. + +Timmy was left with a ruined drawing and a sad heart. He wished he could print a new one, but he couldn't. He learned that sometimes things don't go the way we want them to, and that's okay. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong animal called a rhinoceros. He had a big horn on his nose and was very tough. One day, he went on a walk in the forest and got lost. He didn't know which way to go to get back home. + +Luckily, he met a little bird who was very reliable. The bird knew the forest very well and offered to help the rhinoceros find his way back home. The rhinoceros was very happy and followed the little bird. + +After a while, the rhinoceros started to feel tired and didn't know if they were going the right way. He asked the little bird if they were close to his home, but the bird wasn't sure. "I guess we have a little bit further to go," said the little bird. Finally, they found the rhinoceros's home and he was very grateful to the little bird for being so reliable and helping him find his way. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom took him to a big race. Timmy saw all the cars go fast and he was so happy. + +After the race, Timmy saw a big trophy. He asked his mom, "Can I have that trophy?" His mom said, "No, Timmy. That trophy is for the winner of the race." + +Timmy was sad, but then he saw a bug on the ground. He said, "I'm going to destroy that bug!" His mom said, "No, Timmy. We don't destroy living things. Let's go home and play with your toys." + +When they got home, Timmy turned on the light in his room and played with his toys. He forgot about the trophy and was happy just playing with his favorite things. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy was playing with his favorite ball. He loved to roll it around and chase after it. Suddenly, the ball rolled away from him and went down a big hill. Timmy was helpless and didn't know what to do. + +He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, my ball is gone. Can you help me find it?" His mom looked at him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll help you find it. Let's watch the news to see if anyone found a ball." + +They turned on the TV and watched the news. The news reporter said, "Someone found a ball at the bottom of a hill. If it belongs to you, please come and get it." Timmy was so happy and said, "That's my ball! Let's go get it!" His mom smiled and said, "Let's go, Timmy. I'll roll the ball back to you." +Once upon a time, there was a big truck named Max. Max was very strong and he loved to drive around. One day, Max got a new job to deliver gas to all the houses in the town. Max was very happy to help everyone. + +Max drove to the gas station and filled up his tank with gas. Then he drove around the town, delivering gas to all the houses. Max felt mighty and proud to help everyone with his important job. + +After Max finished his job, he went to see his friend, Ben the mechanic. Ben was very good at fixing things and Max wanted Ben to help him design a new paint job for his truck. They spent the whole day together, designing and painting Max's truck. In the end, Max looked even mightier than before! +Once upon a time, there was a blue car driving on a road. The car was going fast and the wind was blowing through the driver's hair. Suddenly, the car stopped and the driver got out. + +"Look at that pretty flower!" the driver said to a little girl who was walking by. + +The little girl looked at the flower and smiled. "Can I pick it?" she asked. + +The driver pulled out a phone and said, "Let me record you picking the flower!" The little girl picked the flower and the driver recorded it. They both smiled and continued on their way down the road. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside. One day, he saw a hose in his yard. The hose was green and long. It seemed like a fun toy to play with. + +Tim picked up the hose and turned on the water. Water came out of the hose and sprayed everywhere. It was brilliant! Tim laughed and ran around with the hose. He sprayed the flowers and the grass. + +After a while, Tim turned off the water and put the hose away. He was tired but happy. The hose was a great toy and he had a lot of fun with it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she found a shiny brown gem on the ground. She was so happy and wanted to show it to her mom. + +Lily ran inside and said, "Mommy, look what I found! It's a pretty brown gem!" Her mom replied, "Wow, that's so beautiful! Where did you find it?" + +Lily said, "I found it outside in the grass. It was hiding there, but I saw it and picked it up. I think it's very special." Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is special. You have a good eye for finding treasures. Can you speak to the gem and ask it how it got there?" + +Lily was surprised and said, "Can I really speak to it?" Her mom nodded and said, "Yes, try it and see what happens." So, Lily held the gem in her hand and said, "Hello, little gem. How did you get here?" Suddenly, the gem began to glow and a voice spoke back to her, "I was waiting for someone like you to find me. You are very lucky!" Lily was amazed and happy to have made a new friend in the gem. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat that went to an island. The boat was very strong and tough, but it got a big hole. The boat couldn't move anymore. The people on the boat were scared because they were far from home. They needed to repair the boat to go back. They found a nice place on the island to fix the boat. They worked very hard and finally, the boat was fixed. They were happy and went back home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom to play. While playing, she noticed a little mouse running around. The mouse was very small and had a dull grey color. + +Lily was very curious about the mouse and wanted to get closer to see it better. She slowly walked towards the mouse, but it quickly ran away. Lily was sad that she couldn't get a closer look, but she knew the mouse was probably scared. + +After playing for a while longer, Lily and her mom went home. Lily couldn't stop thinking about the little mouse and how cute it was. She asked her mom if they could go back to the park tomorrow to see if they could find the mouse again. Her mom smiled and said they could try. + +The next day, Lily and her mom went back to the park. They looked around for a while, but couldn't find the mouse. Lily was a little disappointed, but she knew that the mouse was probably just hiding. She was happy that she got to see the mouse the day before and couldn't wait to come back to the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside on her porch. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play. + +"Hi Lily, can we play on your porch?" asked Timmy. + +"Sure!" said Lily. + +They both went outside and started to play. They played with a ball and ran around. Suddenly, the ball got stuck between the porch and the wall. + +"Oh no, the ball is stuck!" said Timmy. + +"Don't worry, I'll push it out," said Lily. + +Lily pushed the ball out and it rolled away. Timmy was happy and said, "Thanks Lily, you're the best friend ever!" + +Lily smiled and said, "I'm happy to help. Let's keep playing!" + +And they continued to play on the tight porch until it was time for Timmy to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to catch bugs in his backyard. One day, Timmy saw a pencil on the ground. He picked it up and started to draw pictures of the bugs he caught. Timmy was feeling adventurous and decided to explore the woods behind his house. + +As he was walking, Timmy saw a big, scary bear. He tried to run away, but he tripped and dropped his pencil. The bear came closer and closer, and Timmy didn't know what to do. Suddenly, the bear caught him with its big paws. + +Timmy was very scared and wished he had never gone into the woods. He missed his family and his home. Sadly, Timmy never made it back home and was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a nice doggy named Max. Max was very friendly and loved to play with his toys. One day, Max saw an elderly lady walking down the street. She looked very kind and Max wanted to say hello. + +Max ran over to the lady and wagged his tail. The lady smiled and petted Max's head. She asked Max's owner if she could pet him. Max's owner said yes and the lady was very happy. + +After a while, the lady had to go home. Max's owner thanked her for petting Max and said goodbye. Max was sad to see the lady go, but he knew he would see her again soon. He had a question for his owner: "When can we see the nice lady again?" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going on a trip to the beach. Timmy was very excited and asked, "Can I pack my cars, Mommy?" + +"Of course, Timmy," said his mom with a smile. "But we need to make sure they fit in your bag. Can you help me put them in a good shape?" + +Timmy nodded and started packing his cars. He tried to make them fit in his bag, but they were too tough to squeeze in. "Mommy, my cars won't fit!" he exclaimed. + +"That's okay, Timmy," his mom said. "We can bring them in a separate bag. Now let's get ready for our fun trip to the beach!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her ball. She would throw it up high and catch it with a big smile on her face. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her ball. She saw a boy named Jack who was very gifted at playing baseball. Jack had a bat and a ball and was practicing his swings. + +Lily wanted to play with Jack, so she went up to him and asked if she could join in. Jack warned her that his swings might be too strong for her. But Lily was determined to play, so Jack pitched the ball to her. + +Lily swung the bat as hard as she could, but she missed the ball. She tried again and again, but she just couldn't hit it. Jack saw that Lily was getting frustrated and he decided to help. He showed her how to hold the bat and swing it properly. Soon, Lily was hitting the ball like a pro! + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to ask for help when we need it. Sometimes, we might not be gifted at something, but with a little help and practice, we can get better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her grandma. One day, Lily wanted to make cookies all by herself. She asked her grandma for help, but her grandma said she was too busy. + +Lily got sad and went outside to play. She saw a man fixing a car. She asked him what he was doing. The man said he was a mechanic and was fixing the car. Lily thought he was kind and asked him if he could help her make cookies. The man said he didn't know how to bake, but he could try. + +They went to the store to buy ingredients. They mixed the dough and put it in the oven to bake. While waiting, they talked about their favorite things to do. When the cookies were done, they tasted them and they were delicious! Lily was happy that she made cookies with a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a hut with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily heard a sound outside. She asked her mommy, "What is that noise?" Her mommy said, "Let's listen and find out." + +Lily listened carefully and heard a troubled meow. She followed the sound and found a little kitten stuck in a tree. Lily's mommy and daddy helped the kitten down from the tree and brought it inside their hut. + +The kitten was very grateful and purred happily. Lily was so happy that she had helped the kitten. From that day on, the kitten lived with Lily and her family in their cozy little hut. They all listened to the kitten's purrs and felt very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she saw a big truck with lots of equipment on it. She asked her friend, "What is that big truck for?" Her friend whispered, "It's for building things, like houses and roads." Lily thought that was so cool. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to help bake some cookies. Lily was excited because she loved to bake. She carefully measured all the ingredients and mixed them together. When the cookies came out of the oven, they looked perfect. Lily's mom said, "You did a great job, Lily!" + +As they were eating the cookies, Lily's mom asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up. Lily whispered, "I want to drive big trucks with equipment and build things." Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great dream, Lily. You can be anything you want to be." +Once upon a time, there was a big rainbow in the sky. It had many colors like red, blue, green, and yellow. The rainbow was very old and had been in the sky for a long time. + +One day, dark clouds covered the sky, and it started to rain. The rain was heavy, and it washed away some of the colors from the rainbow. The rainbow was sad because it was not as beautiful as before. + +But then, something wonderful happened. The sun came out, and its warm rays shone on the rainbow. The rainbow's colors came back, and it looked more beautiful than ever before. The rainbow and the sun united to make the world a more colorful place. + +From that day on, whenever it rained, the rainbow knew that the sun would come out and make it beautiful again. The rainbow was happy and never felt old again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, rich man who lived in a huge house. He had a big, brown dog named Max. One day, the man took Max for a walk in the park. Max was running around and having fun when he suddenly heard a snap. Max ran towards the sound and saw a little girl crying. + +Max went to the little girl and licked her face to make her feel better. The little girl had broken her leg and couldn't walk. The man picked up the little girl and took her to the hospital. The little girl was happy because Max was with her. + +At the hospital, the little girl's parents were very grateful to the man and Max for helping their daughter. The man was happy to help and said, "I'm glad Max and I could help you. We hope you get better soon." But sadly, when the man and Max were walking back home, they were hit by a car. Max died and the man was hurt badly. The little girl was sad when she heard the news and said, "I will always remember Max. He was my hero." +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bear named Benny. He lived in a town with many animals. One day, Benny met a rabbit named Rosie. + +"Hi Benny," said Rosie. "What are you doing today?" + +"Just sleeping," replied Benny. "I'm too lazy to do anything else." + +Rosie knew Benny needed some help, so she had an idea. "Let's go to the carnival!" she said. "We can play games and eat yummy treats." + +Benny was hesitant at first, but he decided to go with Rosie. At the carnival, they played games and had so much fun. Benny even won a prize for guessing how much a big pumpkin weighed. + +On the way back home, Benny felt happy and energized. "Thanks for taking me to the carnival, Rosie," he said. "I had a great time. I don't want to be lazy anymore." + +From that day on, Benny was no longer a lazy bear. He spent his days exploring the town and making new friends. And he always remembered the fun day he had with Rosie at the carnival. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new dress, it was pink and had flowers on it. Lily loved her new dress very much. One day, Lily's mom baked a cake for her. It was a chocolate cake and it smelled so good. + +Lily's brother came into the room and said, "I want some cake too." Lily whispered to her brother, "Mommy made the cake for me, but I'll share with you." Her brother smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily." + +They both ate the cake and it was so yummy. Lily's brother said, "I wish we could have cake every day." Lily whispered to her brother, "Maybe mommy will make us cake again soon." They both smiled and hugged each other. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike with pretty flowers on it. One day, she went to the amusement park with her family. She saw a big roller coaster with a loop. She wanted to ride it, but she was scared. Her dad said it was okay and they got in line. When it was their turn, Lily closed her eyes and held on tight. The roller coaster went up and down and even upside down! Lily opened her eyes and saw the pretty view from the top of the loop. She was so happy she rode the roller coaster! +Once upon a time, there was a soft bunny named Benny. Benny lived in a valley with lots of green grass and pretty flowers. One day, Benny went for a walk and met a friendly bird. The bird said hello and asked if Benny wanted to play. Benny was happy and said yes. + +They played together for a while, but then the bird started to feel hungry. The bird saw a juicy berry and wanted to eat it, but it was too high up. Benny had an idea and used his soft paws to pinch the berry and give it to the bird. The bird was very grateful and they continued to play together until it was time for Benny to go back to his cozy burrow in the valley. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new dress that was very pretty. It was made of soft velvet and was her favorite color, pink. One day, Lily was playing outside when she saw a butterfly. She ran after it, but then the butterfly paused on a flower. + +Lily stopped and looked at the butterfly. It was so beautiful with its wings fluttering. She wanted to touch it, but she knew she had to be gentle. So, she slowly reached out her hand and touched the butterfly's wings. It felt like velvet! + +Lily was so happy that she got to touch the butterfly. She ran back to her house to show her mom. She told her mom all about the butterfly and how it paused on the flower. Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a wonderful adventure, Lily." And Lily knew it was. +Once upon a time, there was a driver named Bob. Bob was driving his big car on a sunny day. Suddenly, he saw a little boy on the road. The boy was lost and worried. Bob stopped his car and asked the boy, "Are you lost?" + +The boy replied, "Yes, I am lost. Can you help me?" + +Bob said, "Of course, I can help you. Let's go find your mommy and daddy." Bob cut off the engine of his car and took the boy with him. They drove around the town until they found the boy's house. The boy's mommy was happy to see him and thanked Bob for helping her son. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very lonely because he didn't have any friends to play with. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a present. It was a big, fluffy teddy bear. Timmy was very happy and hugged the teddy bear tightly. + +Suddenly, the teddy bear spoke! "Hi, Timmy! My name is Teddy. I am here to teach you a lesson." Timmy was surprised but also excited to have a talking teddy bear. "What lesson do you want to teach me?" Timmy asked. + +Teddy replied, "I want to teach you that it's important to be kind to others. If you are kind, you will make friends and you won't feel lonely anymore." Timmy listened carefully and promised to be kind to everyone he meets. + +From that day on, Timmy made lots of new friends and never felt lonely again. He was grateful for the lesson that Teddy taught him and he always remembered to be kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bag that she loved to carry everywhere she went. One day, Lily decided to visit her grandma who lived far away. She packed her bag with all her favorite toys and snacks and set off on her journey. + +As she walked, Lily noticed that the road looked different from what she remembered. She felt confused and didn't know which way to go. Just then, a friendly dog came along and showed her the way to her grandma's house. + +When Lily finally arrived, her grandma was so happy to see her. They had a fun day playing games and eating cookies. Before she left, Lily gave her grandma a big hug and promised to visit her again soon. She packed her bag and headed back home, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she wanted to go to the park to play. She asked her mommy if they could go, and her mommy said yes. Lily was so happy, she started to jump up and down. + +When they got to the park, Lily saw a big slide. She wanted to go on it, but she was scared. Her mommy held her hand and helped her step up to the top of the slide. Lily was so excited, she started to giggle. + +After a while, it was time to go home. Lily didn't want to leave the park. She was upset and started to cry. But her mommy promised they would come back soon. Lily smiled and hugged her mommy. She was happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy circle. The circle loved to play with its friends, the square and the triangle. They would roll and bounce around all day long. But one day, the circle felt very tired and wanted to sleep. The square and triangle tried to wake it up to play, but the circle was too sleepy. + +The next day, the circle woke up feeling sad. It had missed playing with its friends. The circle realized that it needed to sleep to have energy to play again. So, the circle went to bed early that night and slept for a long time. When it woke up, it felt happy and energetic again. The circle played with the square and triangle all day long, rolling and bouncing around. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to keep her toys in a big box. One evening, Lily's mom told her that they were going to a party. Lily was excited to go and wear her pretty dress. + +At the party, Lily saw a boy with a big cake. She wanted to eat it, but the boy said it was only for grown-ups. Lily was sad and didn't understand why she couldn't have any cake. + +Her mom saw that Lily was upset and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the cake and how she couldn't have any. Her mom told her not to worry and that they would make their own cake at home. Lily was happy again and realized that her family was rich with love and happiness, even without a big cake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to build things. One day, she found some pine cones on the ground and decided to build a house for her toys with them. + +As she was building, she heard a voice say, "What are you doing?" It was her friend, Max. + +"I'm building a house for my toys," Lily replied. + +Max looked at the pine cones and said, "Wow, that's really cool! I've never seen anything like it before. You're so creative." + +Lily smiled and felt proud of herself. She had never thought of herself as creative before. From that day on, she continued to build new things with unknown materials and always felt happy and confident in her abilities. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his spinning top. He spun it and spun it until he got dizzy. One day, Timmy's mommy told him to be alert and not to play with his top near the stairs. But Timmy didn't listen. + +He spun his top near the stairs and accidentally knocked it down. His top rolled down the stairs and broke his mommy's favorite vase. Timmy's mommy was very angry and decided to punish him by taking away his top. Timmy was sad and cried a lot. + +The next day, Timmy's mommy went to work and left Timmy with his babysitter. Timmy missed his top and snuck out of the house to find it. He found it near the stairs and started spinning it again. But he wasn't alert and accidentally fell down the stairs, hurting himself badly. Timmy learned his lesson the hard way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. She played on the swings and the slide, but then she got tired. She wanted to go home and take a nap. + +On the way home, they passed a bakery. The smell of fresh bread and cookies made Lily's tummy rumble. Her mommy bought her a cookie and she took a bite. It tasted so yummy! She ate the whole cookie and then fell asleep in the car. + +When they got home, Lily's daddy carried her to her bed. Her mommy turned off the light and she slept soundly, dreaming of all the yummy treats she would taste at the bakery again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved taking pictures with his camera. He would take pictures of his family, his pets, and the beautiful flowers in his garden. One day, Timmy went to the park to take pictures of the incredible birds that he saw there. He was having so much fun taking pictures that he didn't notice a man trying to take his camera. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom saw what was happening and ran over to prevent the man from taking Timmy's camera. She told him that it's not nice to take things that belong to others. Timmy was so happy that his mom saved his camera. He learned that it's important to take care of your things and to always be aware of your surroundings. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to keep his camera safe and close to him. +Once upon a time, there was a man who lived in a big house. He was bald and he liked to look out the window every day. One day, he looked outside and saw a big mist. He couldn't see anything outside because the mist was too thick. He was scared because he didn't know what was in the mist. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise outside. He looked again and saw a big bear! The bear was trying to get into his house! The man was very scared and didn't know what to do. He tried to call for help, but no one could hear him because of the mist. + +The man had an idea. He quickly ran to his kitchen and grabbed some honey. He put the honey outside and the bear smelled it. The bear went to the honey and started eating it. The man was very happy because the bear left and he was safe again. From that day on, the man never looked out the window when there was a mist outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot liked to play outside all day long. He would run and jump and bark at the birds. But every time he came back inside, he was very dirty. His fur was covered in mud and leaves. + +One day, Spot's owner gave him a present. It was a bone wrapped in shiny paper. Spot was so excited to see what was inside, he tore the paper off with his teeth. But when he looked at the bone, he saw that it was dirty too. It had been buried in the ground and was covered in dirt. + +Spot's owner said, "Spot, you need to behave and learn to clean yourself before you come inside. That way, you can enjoy your presents without getting them dirty." From that day on, Spot made sure to clean himself before coming inside. And he learned that it's important to take care of your things so they stay nice and clean. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his garden. One day, he saw a flower that he had never seen before. It was so pretty! Timmy asked his mom, "Mommy, what is this flower?" His mom said, "That's a rose. It will bloom soon and be even prettier." + +Timmy was very excited to see the rose bloom. He wanted to make sure the area around the rose was tidy, so he got his little broom and started sweeping. His mom saw him and said, "Timmy, you're such a good helper. Thank you for keeping our garden tidy." + +A few days later, the rose bloomed and it was the most beautiful flower Timmy had ever seen. He ran to his mom and said, "Mommy, look! The rose bloomed and it's so pretty!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is. And it's all thanks to you for keeping it tidy." Timmy was very happy and proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went on a walk and discovered a big tree. She climbed up the tree and looked down. She saw her shadow on the ground! + +Lily thought her shadow was funny. She waved her arms and her shadow did the same. Then, Lily got sleepy and decided to take a nap in the tree. When she woke up, the sun had moved and her shadow was in a different spot. + +Lily was surprised and happy to see her shadow move. She climbed down from the tree and ran around, trying to make her shadow follow her. From that day on, Lily loved to play with her shadow and discover new things outside. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big tire hanging from a tree. It looked like fun. + +"Can we try the tire?" Lily asked Ben. + +"Sure, let's go!" Ben said. They ran to the tire and took turns to sit in it. They pushed each other and spun around. They laughed and screamed. + +The tire was very attractive. It was shiny and black. It had a red ribbon on it. It was a gift from the park man. He wanted to provide something new for the kids. + +But after a while, Lily and Ben felt dizzy. They stopped the tire and got out. They felt sick and tired. + +"Are you okay?" Ben asked Lily. + +"I don't feel good. The tire made me sick." Lily said. + +"Me too. Let's go home." Ben said. + +They walked slowly to their mommies. They told them what happened. Their mommies hugged them and gave them water. + +"Next time, don't play too long on the tire. It can make you sick." Their mommies said. + +"Okay, mommy. We're sorry." Lily and Ben said. + +They learned their lesson. The tire was fun, but too much fun was not good. They decided to play with other things next time. They still liked the tire, but they liked their mommies more. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the farm with their mom. They saw many animals, like cows, pigs, chickens and horses. They liked to feed them and pet them. But there was one animal they did not like. It was a goat. + +The goat was smelly and mean. He had horns and a beard. He liked to butt and bite. He did not share his food or his space. He made loud noises and scared the other animals. Tom and Lily stayed away from him. + +But then, they saw a little boy who wanted to play with the goat. He did not know how bad the goat was. He ran towards him with a carrot. The goat saw him and got angry. He charged at him with his horns. + +"Look out!" Tom shouted. He ran to the boy and pushed him away. The goat missed him and hit a fence. He got stuck and bleated. + +"Thank you!" the boy said. He hugged Tom. "You saved me from the smelly goat!" + +Lily came too and gave him a smile. "You are brave and kind," she said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The boy nodded. He was happy. He had made new friends. + +The goat was sad and lonely. He had no friends. He realized he had been selfish and rude. He wished he had been nicer to the other animals and the children. + +The moral of the story is: Be nice and share, or you will end up alone. +Kim and Lee were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big kangaroo hopping near the swings. They were curious and wanted to touch it. + +"Hello, kangaroo!" Kim said. "Can we rub your fur?" + +The kangaroo stopped and looked at them. It nodded and let them come closer. Kim and Lee rubbed its soft fur and felt its strong muscles. They were happy and smiled. + +"Thank you, kangaroo!" Lee said. "You are very nice and friendly." + +The kangaroo smiled back and made a funny noise. It sounded like a laugh. Kim and Lee laughed too. + +But then, they heard a loud voice. It was the park ranger. He was angry and ran towards them. + +"Hey, you two! Get away from that kangaroo!" he shouted. "It's dangerous and wild! You could get hurt!" + +Kim and Lee were scared and ran away from the kangaroo. They hid behind a tree and watched. The park ranger tried to catch the kangaroo, but it was too fast and smart. It hopped away and escaped. + +Kim and Lee felt embarrassed. They did not know that the kangaroo was not supposed to be in the park. They thought it was a friendly animal that wanted to play. + +"Sorry, kangaroo," Kim whispered. "We did not mean to cause trouble." + +"Maybe we can see you again someday," Lee whispered. "But not in the park." + +They hoped that the kangaroo was safe and happy. They learned to be careful and respectful of wild animals. They also learned to listen to the park ranger. He was not mean, he was just doing his job. +Lily liked to learn new things with her tutor, Miss Jane. Miss Jane was very kind and patient, and she taught Lily how to read, write, and count. Lily always had many questions for Miss Jane, and Miss Jane always answered them with a smile. + +One day, Lily had a very hard question for Miss Jane. She asked, "Miss Jane, why do some people hurt other people?" Miss Jane looked sad and serious. She said, "That is a very big question, Lily. Some people hurt other people because they are angry, or scared, or selfish. They do not care about how other people feel. They do not listen to their hearts, or to God, or to anyone who tries to help them." + +Lily felt confused and scared. She said, "But Miss Jane, you are not angry, or scared, or selfish. You care about how I feel. You listen to your heart, and to God, and to me. Why would anyone want to hurt you?" Miss Jane hugged Lily and said, "You are very sweet, Lily. I wish everyone was like you. But sometimes, bad things happen to good people, and we do not know why. We can only pray, and hope, and try to be brave." + +The next day, Lily did not see Miss Jane. She waited for her at the door, but she did not come. She asked her mom, "Where is Miss Jane? Is she sick?" Her mom looked sad and serious. She said, "Lily, I have some bad news. Miss Jane was hurt by some bad people. They had guns, and they shot her. She is in the hospital, but she is very sick. She might not get better." + +Lily felt a big pain in her chest. She cried and cried. She said, "No, no, no! Miss Jane is good! She does not deserve to be hurt! Why did they do that? Why did God let that happen?" Her mom hugged her and said, "I do not know, Lily. I do not know. I am so sorry." Lily did not stop crying. She did not want to learn anything anymore. She did not want to ask any more questions. She only wanted Miss Jane to be okay. But she was not. +Sam liked to play with his cars in the living room. He made them zoom and crash and honk. He did not like to stop playing when it was time for bed. He always said, "No, no, no!" + +One night, his mom came and said, "Sam, it's time for your bath. Put away your cars and come with me." Sam did not listen. He said, "No, no, no!" He hid behind the couch with his cars. + +His mom was not happy. She said, "Sam, if you don't come out, I will increase the bubbles in your bath. You know you don't like too many bubbles. They make your eyes sting and your nose tickle." Sam did not believe her. He said, "No, no, no!" He stayed behind the couch with his cars. + +His mom went to the bathroom and turned on the water. She poured a lot of bubble soap in the tub. She made the water very bubbly. She said, "Sam, your bath is ready. Come and see." Sam was curious. He peeked out from behind the couch. He saw his mom holding his bathrobe. He liked his bathrobe. It was soft and warm and blue. + +He decided to come out and see his bath. He left his cars behind the couch and followed his mom. He saw the tub full of bubbles. He did not like it. He said, "No, no, no!" He tried to run away, but his mom caught him. She said, "Sam, you have to take your bath. It's good for you. It will make you clean and cozy. Don't be difficult." She lifted him up and put him in the tub. + +Sam felt the bubbles on his skin. He did not like it. He said, "No, no, no!" He splashed and kicked and cried. He made the bubbles fly everywhere. He made a big mess. He got bubbles in his eyes and his nose. He said, "Ow, ow, ow!" + +His mom said, "Sam, I told you so. You should have listened to me. Now you have to wash your eyes and your nose. And you have to clean up the mess. It's your fault." She gave him a towel and a sponge. She said, "Sam, you have to learn. Next time, do what I say. Or I will increase the bubbles even more." She smiled and winked. She put his bathrobe on him. She said, "Sam, I love you. But you have to be good." She hugged him and kissed him. + +Sam felt his mom's love. He liked it. He said, "Sorry, sorry, sorry!" He hugged her and kissed her. He said, "I love you too. But I don't like bubbles." He smiled and winked. He said, "Next time, can I play with my cars in the tub?" +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big blue bird in the sky. The bird can fly very high and fast. + +"Wow, look at the bird!" Tom says. "It is so blue and pretty. I wish I could fly like that." + +"Me too," Mia says. "Maybe we can fly if we try hard. Let's pretend we are birds and flap our arms." + +Tom and Mia flap their arms and run around the yard. They make bird noises and laugh. They have fun. + +But soon, they get tired and hungry. They look at the sun. It is noon. That means it is time for lunch. + +"Let's go inside and eat," Tom says. "Maybe we can fly again later." + +"OK," Mia says. "But I still want to be a blue bird. They are my favorite." + +They go inside and tell their moms about the bird. Their moms smile and give them sandwiches and juice. Tom and Mia eat and drink. They are happy. They still dream of flying. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play outside. They have a big ball and a small bike. They take turns to kick the ball and ride the bike. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and a wet nose. The dog runs to them and wags its tail. It wants to play too. + +"Hi, doggy!" Tom says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog barks and licks Tom's face. Tom laughs and pets the dog. Lily is scared of the dog. She hides behind the bike. + +"Tom, I don't like the dog," Lily says. "It is too big and loud. Can we play something else?" + +Tom looks at Lily and sees that she is sad. He wants to make her happy. He thinks of a new game. + +"OK, Lily, let's play itch," Tom says. "We can scratch the dog and make it happy. The dog will scratch us back and make us laugh. It will be fun!" + +Lily thinks about it. She likes to laugh. She likes to make others happy. She decides to try the new game. + +"OK, Tom, let's play itch," Lily says. "But you go first." + +Tom nods and walks to the dog. He scratches the dog's ears and belly. The dog wags its tail and rolls over. It scratches Tom's back and legs. Tom giggles and tickles the dog. The dog barks and licks Tom's face. + +Lily watches them and smiles. She sees that the dog is friendly and playful. She feels ready to join them. She walks to the dog and scratches its chin and paws. The dog wags its tail and rolls over. It scratches Lily's arms and neck. Lily squeals and hugs the dog. The dog barks and licks Lily's face. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They have a new friend. They play itch with the dog until they are tired. Then they sit on the grass and cuddle the dog. The dog snuggles with them and closes its eyes. They are all happy. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. It is purple. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Lila says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run to the slide. They take turns. Lila goes first. She sits on the slide. She zips down. She makes a happy sound. She likes the slide. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Lila says. + +"My turn!" Ben says. + +He sits on the slide. He zips down. He makes a loud sound. He does not like the slide. He is scared. He cries. + +"Help! Help!" Ben says. + +Lila runs to Ben. She tries to help him. But it is too late. Ben hits the ground. He hurts his head. He bleeds. He is sad. + +"Ow! Ow!" Ben says. + +Lila is sorry. She hugs Ben. She calls for help. A grown-up comes. He takes Ben to the doctor. He tells Lila to be careful. + +"Slides are not for everyone. You should ask before you go on them. You should be gentle and slow. You should not push or rush. You should be safe and kind." The grown-up says. + +Lila learns a lesson. She is sad for Ben. She hopes he will be OK. She says sorry to Ben. She says she will not go on the slide again. She says she will be a good friend. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys. They have many toys in their room. But they are not organized. They leave their toys everywhere. Mom is not happy. + +One day, Mom says, "Anna and Ben, you need to clean your room. It is too messy. If you clean your room, you will receive a surprise." + +Anna and Ben want a surprise. They think it is a new toy. They start to clean their room. They put their toys in boxes and shelves. They work hard. + +But they have a problem. They both want the same toy. It is a big yellow bus. They like to make noises with the bus. They like to drive the bus around the room. They both say, "This is my bus. I want to play with it." + +They start to fight. They pull the bus. They push each other. They yell. Mom hears them. She comes to their room. She sees the mess. She sees the bus. She is not happy. + +She says, "Anna and Ben, stop fighting. You are not organized. You did not clean your room. You did not listen to me. You will not receive a surprise. You will go to bed early." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We are sorry. We will share the bus. We will clean our room. We will be organized. Please, can we have a surprise?" + +Mom thinks. She says, "OK. I will give you one more chance. But you have to finish cleaning your room. And you have to be nice to each other. And you have to wait until tomorrow for the surprise." + +Anna and Ben agree. They hug Mom. They hug each other. They finish cleaning their room. They put the bus on the shelf. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you. We wonder what the surprise is." + +Mom smiles. She says, "You will see tomorrow. Good night, Anna and Ben. Sleep well." + +She turns off the light. She leaves the room. Anna and Ben go to bed. They dream of the surprise. They hope it is a new toy. They hope it is a big yellow bus. +Anna and Ben are playing in the sand. They make a big hill and dig a pit. They put their toys in the pit and pretend they are pirates. + +"Arrr, this is our treasure!" Ben says. He holds a red car and a yellow ball. + +"Arrr, and this is our ship!" Anna says. She has a blue boat and a green dinosaur. + +They laugh and have fun. But then they hear a loud noise. It is the dryer. Mom is drying their clothes. + +"Oh no, the dryer is noisy!" Anna says. She covers her ears. + +"It is too noisy, we can't play!" Ben says. He looks sad. + +"Maybe we can go inside and play something else?" Anna says. She picks up her toys. + +"OK, let's go!" Ben says. He picks up his toys too. + +They run to the house and leave the pit and the hill. They find Mom and show her their toys. + +"Look, Mom, we were pirates!" Anna says. + +"That's nice, sweeties. But why are your toys so sandy?" Mom says. + +"We played in the sand, Mom. We made a pit and a hill!" Ben says. + +"I see. Well, you can play with your toys, but first you have to wash them. They are dirty and sandy!" Mom says. + +"OK, Mom, we will wash them!" Anna and Ben say. + +They go to the bathroom and wash their toys. They dry them with a towel. Then they go to their room and play some more. They are happy. The dryer is not noisy anymore. +Jill and Tom were friends. They liked to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, Jill saw a cute thing in the store. It was a fluffy bunny with big ears and a pink nose. Jill wanted the cute thing very much. + +"Can I have the cute thing, Mom?" Jill asked. + +"No, Jill. You have many toys at home. You don't need the cute thing," Mom said. + +Jill was sad. She looked at the cute thing and wished it was hers. She did not listen to Mom. She took the cute thing and hid it in her bag. She thought Mom would not see. + +When they got home, Jill ran to her room. She took out the cute thing and hugged it. She felt happy. But then she heard Mom call her name. + +"Jill, come here. I need to talk to you," Mom said. + +Jill felt scared. She knew Mom was angry. She put the cute thing under her bed and went to Mom. + +"Jill, what is this?" Mom asked. She showed Jill the tag from the cute thing. It said how much it cost. + +Jill looked at the tag. She felt bad. She knew she did a wrong thing. She took the cute thing without paying. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted the cute thing so much. I took it from the store," Jill said. + +Mom was very upset. She said Jill had to go back to the store and say sorry. She said Jill had to give back the cute thing. She said Jill had to learn to be honest and not steal. + +Jill cried. She did not want to give back the cute thing. She loved the cute thing. But she knew she had to do what Mom said. She regretted taking the cute thing. She wished she had listened to Mom. She learned a hard lesson. +Tom and Lily were young friends who liked to play together. One day, they found a ticket on the floor. It was shiny and had a picture of a train on it. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said. "Maybe we can go on a train ride with this ticket!" + +Lily nodded. "That would be fun! Let's go to the train station and see!" + +They ran to the train station, holding the ticket. They saw a big train with many windows and doors. They looked for a place to give the ticket, but they could not find one. + +"Excuse me, sir," Tom said to a man in a blue hat. "Where can we use this ticket?" + +The man looked at the ticket and smiled. "This is a very old ticket, kids. It is not for this train. It is for a special train that used to run here a long time ago. It was called the Restoration Express. It was a train that helped to restore old buildings and make them new again." + +"Wow, that sounds amazing!" Lily said. "Where is that train now?" + +The man pointed to a corner of the station. "It is over there, but it is not working anymore. It is broken and rusty. No one rides it anymore." + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They wanted to see the Restoration Express. They walked to the corner and saw the old train. It was covered with dust and cobwebs. It looked very sad. + +"Maybe we can make it work again," Tom said. "Maybe we can restore it with our ticket!" + +Lily agreed. They climbed into the train and looked around. They saw a lot of buttons and levers and switches. They decided to try them. + +They pushed and pulled and turned and flipped. They heard some noises and saw some lights. They felt the train move a little. + +"Look, we did it!" Tom said. "We made the train work!" + +Lily cheered. "We are the Restoration Express! We can go and restore anything we want!" + +They looked out the window and saw the station. It looked old and gray. They decided to start with it. + +They used the ticket as a magic wand and waved it at the station. They said, "Restore, restore, restore!" + +They saw the station change. It became bright and colorful. It looked new and happy. + +The man in the blue hat saw them and was amazed. He ran to them and said, "How did you do that? You restored the station! You restored the train! You are amazing!" + +Tom and Lily smiled. They gave him the ticket and said, "You can have it. It is a magic ticket. It can restore anything. You can use it to help other people and places." + +The man thanked them and hugged them. He said, "You are very kind and brave. You are the best passengers I ever had. Thank you for restoring my train and my station. You made me very happy." + +Tom and Lily waved goodbye and got off the train. They felt very happy too. They had a wonderful adventure with the Restoration Express. They had a magic ticket that could restore anything. They had a young friend who liked to play with them. They had everything they needed. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and eat yummy food. But sometimes they fight over things. One day, Mom made sausages for lunch. She gave Lily and Ben one sausage each on a plate. + +"Wow, sausages!" Lily said. "I love sausages!" + +"Me too!" Ben said. "They smell good!" + +They both took a big bite of their sausages. They were hot and juicy. But then Lily saw something on Ben's plate. It was a piece of cheese. Lily liked cheese too. She wanted some. + +"Ben, can I have some cheese?" Lily asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. "You have a sausage!" + +"But I want cheese too!" Lily said. "Please, Ben, share with me!" + +Ben shook his head. He did not want to share his cheese. He liked it too much. He put it in his mouth and chewed. Lily felt sad and angry. She did not think it was fair. + +"Mom, Ben won't share his cheese with me!" Lily cried. + +Mom heard Lily and came to the table. She saw Lily's tears and Ben's cheese. She knew it was difficult for them to share sometimes. But she wanted them to be kind to each other. + +"Lily, Ben, sharing is a good thing to do," Mom said. "It makes you and others happy. How would you feel if Ben wanted some of your sausage and you said no?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She knew she would not like it if Ben took her sausage. She would feel sad and angry too. She looked at Ben and saw that he had finished his cheese. He looked happy. + +"Maybe I can share my sausage with Ben," Lily said. "Then we can both have some sausage and cheese." + +Ben heard Lily and smiled. He liked the idea of having some sausage too. He felt sorry for making Lily cry. He wanted to be nice to her. + +"Thank you, Lily," Ben said. "That's very kind of you. I'm sorry I didn't share my cheese with you. Next time I will." + +Lily and Ben hugged each other. They cut their sausages in half and swapped. They ate their lunch happily. Mom was proud of them. She gave them a kiss and a hug. + +"Good job, Lily and Ben," Mom said. "You learned how to share. Sharing is caring. I love you both very much." +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They had a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. One day, they saw something new in the pond. It was an alligator! + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said. "It has a long tail and big teeth. Do you think it is friendly?" + +Lily was scared. She hid behind Ben and said, "No, it is not friendly. It is scary. Let's go away." + +Ben wanted to see the alligator closer. He said, "Don't be scared, Lily. Maybe it is lonely. Maybe it wants to play with us. Come on, I will hold your hand." + +He encouraged Lily to walk with him to the edge of the pond. The alligator saw them and made a loud noise. It opened its mouth and showed its teeth. + +"Hello, alligator!" Ben said. "We are Ben and Lily. Do you want to be our friend?" + +The alligator was surprised. It had never seen such small and brave humans. It closed its mouth and made a softer noise. It nodded its head. + +"See, Lily? It is friendly. It likes us. Can we pet you, alligator?" Ben asked. + +The alligator nodded again. It let Ben and Lily touch its skin. It felt rough and bumpy. Ben and Lily smiled. They had a new friend. + +"Thank you, alligator. You are very nice. But we have to go now. Our mom is waiting for us. Bye, alligator!" Ben said. + +"Bye, alligator!" Lily said. "You are very tidy. You keep the pond clean. We will come back and play with you again." + +The alligator waved its tail. It was happy. It watched Ben and Lily run to their mom. It hoped they would come back soon. It liked to play with them. +Tom and Anna are friends. They go to the same school. They have an exam tomorrow. The exam is about shiny things. They have to know the names of shiny things and how to polish them. + +Tom is wealthy. He has many shiny things at home. He has a big car, a silver watch, a gold ring, and a shiny trophy. He polishes them every day with a soft cloth. He thinks he will do well on the exam. + +Anna is not wealthy. She has few shiny things at home. She has a small bike, a copper coin, a brass button, and a glass bead. She polishes them sometimes with a rag. She is not sure if she will do well on the exam. + +"Can I come to your house and study with you?" Anna asks Tom. + +"Sure, you can come," Tom says. "But you have to bring your own shiny things. I don't want you to touch mine. They are very precious." + +Anna feels sad. She thinks Tom is not a good friend. She thinks he is selfish and greedy. She decides to study by herself. She reads her book and looks at the pictures of shiny things. She learns their names and how to polish them. + +The next day, they take the exam. The teacher gives them a paper with questions and a box with shiny things. They have to write the names of the shiny things and polish them with a cloth. + +Tom is confident. He knows all the names of the shiny things. He polishes them quickly and neatly. He thinks he will get a good grade. + +Anna is nervous. She does not know all the names of the shiny things. She polishes them slowly and carefully. She thinks she will get a bad grade. + +When the teacher collects the papers and the boxes, she smiles at Anna. She says, "You did a very good job, Anna. You polished the shiny things very well. You made them sparkle and glow. You have a good eye and a gentle hand. You get a high grade." + +She frowns at Tom. She says, "You did a poor job, Tom. You polished the shiny things very badly. You made them dull and dirty. You have a bad eye and a rough hand. You get a low grade." + +Anna is happy. She thinks she did better than she expected. She thinks she learned something new and useful. + +Tom is angry. He thinks he did worse than he deserved. He thinks he knew everything and wasted his time. + +Anna and Tom are friends. But they are not the same. They have different things, different skills, and different attitudes. They have to learn from each other and respect each other. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the yard. They find a lot of junk in the yard. They make a fort with the junk. They are happy. + +But then, Ben comes. Ben is mean. He wants to play in the fort too. He does not ask. He pushes Tom and Sam. He takes their junk. He breaks their fort. He laughs. Tom and Sam are sad and angry. + +They want to get their fort back. They think of a plan. They find a big sign. The sign says "Keep Out". They put the sign on the fort. They hide behind a bush. They wait. + +Ben sees the sign. He does not care. He thinks he is mighty. He goes to the fort. He tries to move the sign. But the sign is heavy. It falls on Ben. It hurts him. He cries. He runs away. + +Tom and Sam come out. They see Ben is gone. They see their fort is safe. They fix their fort with the junk. They put the sign back. They smile. They are happy. They play in the fort. They are friends. +Lila and Ben are best friends. They like to play together every day. They have a task to do. They have to clean their room before they can go outside. + +But Lila and Ben are very tired. They want to take a nap. They lie down on their bed and close their eyes. They dream of a big adventure. + +In their dream, they are pirates. They sail on a ship with a loyal parrot. They look for treasure on an island. They fight with a mean crocodile. They find a chest full of gold and jewels. + +"Wow, this is so fun!" Lila says. + +"Yes, we are the best pirates ever!" Ben says. + +They hear a loud noise. It is their mom. She knocks on the door. + +"Lila, Ben, wake up! It's time to clean your room!" she says. + +Lila and Ben open their eyes. They see their toys and clothes all over the floor. + +"Oh no, we forgot our task!" Lila says. + +"Maybe we can do it later?" Ben says. + +"No, we have to do it now. Or we can't go outside." Lila says. + +They get up and start to tidy their room. They put their toys in the box and their clothes in the closet. They make their bed and fluff their pillows. + +They finish their task. They are proud of themselves. + +"Good job, Lila and Ben!" their mom says. "Now you can go outside and play." + +They run to the door. They grab their hats and their loyal parrot. + +"Thank you, mom!" they say. + +They go outside and play. They pretend to be pirates again. They have a lot of fun. + +They are happy. They are best friends. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Ben had a small shovel and Lily had a big spoon. + +"Look, Lily, I found a worm!" Ben said, holding up a long, slimy thing. + +"Wow, Ben, that's a big worm!" Lily said, leaning closer. "Can I touch it?" + +"Okay, but be gentle," Ben said, handing her the worm. Lily touched it softly and felt it wriggle in her hand. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was their mom, calling them from the house. + +"Ben, Lily, come inside! It's time for lunch!" she shouted. + +Ben and Lily dropped the worm and ran to the house. They were hungry and glad to eat. They entered the kitchen and saw a big plate of sandwiches on the table. + +"Yummy, sandwiches!" Ben said, grabbing one. + +"Thank you, mom!" Lily said, taking another. + +They sat down and started to eat. They saw the worm crawling on the window sill, looking for a way out. + +"Bye, worm!" Ben said, waving. + +"See you later, worm!" Lily said, smiling. + +They ate their sandwiches and drank their juice. They were happy and full. They liked to play in the garden, but they also liked to enter the house and eat lunch. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toy cars and trucks in the living room. They liked to load the trucks with blocks, balls and dolls and drive them around the carpet. They pretended they were delivering things to different places. + +"Look, Lily, I have a big load of blocks for the castle!" Tom said, showing his truck. + +"Wow, Tom, that's great! I have a load of dolls for the princess!" Lily said, showing her truck. + +They drove their trucks to the castle, which was made of pillows and blankets. They unloaded their loads and had a tea party with the princess. + +But they did not see that their dog, Rex, was watching them. Rex was a naughty dog. He liked to chew on things, especially things that were not his. He saw the blocks, balls and dolls on the carpet and thought they were his toys. He ran to them and started to bite them and shake them. + +"Hey, Rex, stop that! Those are our toys!" Tom shouted, seeing what Rex was doing. + +"Bad dog, Rex! Leave our toys alone!" Lily cried, seeing her dolls being torn. + +But Rex did not listen. He was having too much fun. He ripped the blocks, balls and dolls to pieces. He made a big mess on the carpet. + +Lily and Tom ran to their toys and tried to save them. But it was too late. Their toys were ruined. They started to cry. + +"Mommy, mommy, look what Rex did!" Lily sobbed, holding her broken doll. + +"Daddy, daddy, Rex is a naughty dog!" Tom wailed, holding his smashed truck. + +Mommy and daddy came to the living room and saw the mess. They saw Rex hiding under the sofa. They saw Lily and Tom crying. They were very angry. + +"Rex, you are a very naughty dog! You have destroyed Lily and Tom's toys! You have made them very sad! You have to go to your kennel and stay there!" Mommy scolded Rex. + +"Daddy, can you fix our toys?" Tom asked, hoping for a good ending. + +"I'm sorry, Tom, but I can't. Your toys are too damaged. You have to throw them away." Daddy said, shaking his head. + +Lily and Tom felt a big worry in their hearts. They loved their toys. They did not want to lose them. They did not want to play with Rex anymore. They hugged each other and cried some more. It was a bad ending. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. But sometimes they did not share well. One day, Sara found a fragile doll that belonged to their mom when she was little. She wanted to dress it up and comb its hair. + +"Look, Ben, this is my doll now. She is so pretty and old. You can't touch her or she will break," Sara said. + +Ben felt angry. He wanted to play with the doll too. He did not like that Sara ignored him. He tried to grab the doll from Sara, but she held it tight. + +"Stop it, Ben! You are mean and rude. Go away and leave me alone," Sara shouted. + +Ben did not listen. He pulled harder and harder. Sara screamed and cried. The doll's arm snapped off and fell to the floor. Sara and Ben both gasped. They knew they were in trouble. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken doll and the sad twins. She was very upset. + +"What have you done? This was my special doll. How could you be so careless and selfish? You need to learn to share and be gentle. Now you both have to take a nap and think about what you did," Mom said. + +Sara and Ben felt sorry. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They picked up the doll's arm and gave it to Mom. They hoped she could fix it. They went to their beds and took a nap. They dreamed of playing nicely with each other and the doll. +Ben and Mia liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But their favorite thing was to climb the big oak tree. The oak tree had many branches and leaves. It was fun to go up and down. + +One day, they saw a bird's nest on a high branch. The nest had three eggs inside. Ben and Mia wanted to see the eggs closer. They climbed the branch and reached for the nest. But the bird's nest was not strong. It broke and the eggs fell down. + +"Oh no!" Ben and Mia cried. They heard the mother bird chirp loudly. She was angry and scared. She flew to the branch and saw her eggs on the ground. She was very sad. + +Ben and Mia felt sorry for the bird. They climbed down and picked up the eggs. They were not broken, but they were cold. They tried to put them back in the nest, but it was too high. They did not know what to do. + +"Please, help us!" they called. A man heard them and came to see. He saw the bird, the nest and the eggs. He understood what happened. He took a scarf from his pocket and wrapped the eggs. He climbed the tree and fixed the nest. He put the eggs back and covered them with leaves. He climbed down and gave the scarf to Ben and Mia. + +"Thank you, mister!" they said. The man smiled and said, "You're welcome. But next time, don't touch the bird's nest. It is their home and they need it to be safe. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Mia nodded. They said, "We understand. We are sorry. We won't do it again." They looked at the bird. She was calm and happy. She thanked them with a soft chirp. Ben and Mia smiled and waved. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to respect the bird's home and to release their curiosity. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They are very happy. + +But then, Tom hears a loud sound. He looks up and sees a big dog. The dog is barking and running towards them. Tom is scared. He does not like big dogs. + +"Help, Lily, help!" Tom shouts. He runs to Lily and holds her hand. + +Lily sees the dog too. She is not scared. She likes dogs. She thinks the dog is friendly and wants to play. + +"Don't worry, Tom. The dog is nice. Look, he has a shirt on. Maybe he is lost. Let's go and say hello," Lily says. She pulls Tom with her. + +Tom does not want to go. He thinks the shirt is silly. He thinks the dog is mean. He wants to hide. + +But Lily is brave. She walks to the dog and smiles. She says, "Hi, dog. What is your name? Why do you have a shirt on?" + +The dog stops barking. He wags his tail. He likes Lily. He licks her face. He says, "Woof, woof. My name is Max. I have a shirt on because it is cold. My owner gave it to me. It is perfect for me." + +Lily laughs. She pets Max. She says, "You are a good dog, Max. Your shirt is perfect for you. It is blue and red. They are my favorite colors." + +Tom sees that Max is not mean. He sees that Lily is happy. He feels sorry for being scared. He walks to Max and Lily. He says, "Hi, Max. I am sorry for being afraid. You are a nice dog. Your shirt is perfect for you. Can we be your friends?" + +Max wags his tail again. He licks Tom's face too. He says, "Woof, woof. Yes, you can be my friends. You are nice kids. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They say, "Yes, we want to play with you. Let's go to the slide. It is fun." + +They run to the slide. They take turns sliding with Max. They laugh and have fun. They are very happy. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big loop on the grass. It is shiny and red. + +"Let's spin in the loop!" Lila says. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" Tom says. "You go first!" + +Lila runs to the loop. She puts her feet inside and holds the sides. She pushes with her legs and spins around. She feels happy and dizzy. She laughs. + +"Wow, you are fast!" Tom says. "Can I try?" + +"Yes, of course!" Lila says. She stops spinning and gets out of the loop. She gives it to Tom. + +Tom gets in the loop. He spins too. He spins faster and faster. He feels the wind on his face. He smiles. + +"This is awesome!" Tom says. "Thank you for sharing!" + +"You're welcome!" Lila says. "You are a friendly friend!" + +They spin in the loop together. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. +Tommy loved balloons. He liked to blow them up and make them big and round. He liked to tie them to his chair and watch them float in the air. He liked to draw faces on them and give them names. + +One day, Tommy went to the park with his mom. He saw a man with a lot of balloons. The man was making animals out of the balloons. He twisted and bent them and made them look like dogs, cats, birds, and more. Tommy thought it was very impressive. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tommy said to his mom. "Can I have a balloon animal, please?" + +"Sure, honey, let's go ask the man," his mom said. They walked over to the man and waited in line. + +When it was their turn, the man smiled and said, "Hello, little boy, what's your name?" + +"Tommy," Tommy said. + +"Nice to meet you, Tommy. What kind of balloon animal would you like?" the man asked. + +Tommy looked at all the balloons and thought hard. He wanted something special and different. He had an idea. + +"Can you make me a dinosaur?" he asked. + +"A dinosaur? That's a big challenge, but I'll try," the man said. He picked a green balloon and started to twist and bend it. He made a long neck, a big body, a long tail, and four legs. He added two eyes, a nose, and a mouth. He gave the balloon dinosaur to Tommy. + +"Here you go, Tommy, your very own dinosaur. What are you going to name him?" the man asked. + +Tommy looked at his balloon dinosaur and smiled. He had the perfect name for him. + +"I'm going to name him Rex," he said. + +"Rex, I like it. He's a very impressive dinosaur. I hope you have fun with him," the man said. + +"Thank you, mister, you're very nice," Tommy said. + +"You're welcome, Tommy, you're very polite," the man said. + +Tommy hugged his balloon dinosaur and waved goodbye to the man. He ran back to his mom and showed her his new friend. + +"Look, mom, this is Rex. He's a dinosaur. The man made him for me. Isn't he impressive?" he said. + +"Yes, he is, Tommy. He's very impressive. And so are you," his mom said. She kissed him on the cheek and held his hand. They walked home together, happy and proud. +Lily was a daughter who loved her doll very much. She named her doll Anna and took her everywhere. She hugged her, dressed her, and played with her every day. Anna was Lily's best friend and the most important thing to her. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. Lily brought Anna with her and put her on a bench while she went to slide. But when she came back, Anna was gone. Lily looked everywhere, but she could not find her. She felt very sad and cried. + +"Mommy, where is Anna?" Lily asked. "I want Anna back!" + +Mommy hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, sweetie. Maybe someone took Anna by mistake. Or maybe she fell off the bench and someone picked her up. We can look for her, but we might not find her." + +Lily sobbed. She did not want to lose Anna. She did not want another doll. She wanted Anna. + +Mommy saw how much Lily missed Anna. She wanted to make her feel better. She had an idea. She took Lily to a toy store and showed her a shelf full of dolls. They were all different colors, sizes, and styles. + +"Look, Lily," Mommy said. "These are all beautiful dolls. You can choose one to replace Anna. You can give her a new name and a new home. She will be your new friend and you will love her too." + +Lily looked at the dolls. She saw one that looked like Anna. She had the same brown hair, blue eyes, and pink dress. Lily reached for her and held her in her arms. She felt a little happy. + +"Can I have this one, Mommy?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweetie," Mommy said. "She is yours. What will you name her?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She remembered Anna and how much she loved her. She smiled and said, "I will name her Anna too. She is not the same Anna, but she is also important to me. She is my new Anna." + +Mommy smiled and kissed Lily. She was glad that Lily found a new friend. She hoped that Lily would always remember the old Anna and be happy with the new Anna. She paid for the doll and they left the store. Lily hugged her new Anna and thanked Mommy. + +"Thank you, Mommy," Lily said. "You are the best Mommy in the world. And you are the most important to me too." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their new toy. It is a big cable with many colors. They can make shapes with the cable. They can make a circle, a square, a triangle, and more. + +One day, they want to make a star. They ask their mom how to do it. Mom shows them how to bend the cable. She says, "You need to make five points. Like this, and this, and this, and this, and this. Then you connect the ends. See? A star!" + +Lily and Ben try to make a star. They repeat what mom did. They bend the cable and make five points. But they forget to connect the ends. Their star looks like a flower. + +Mom sees their flower. She smiles and says, "That's a beautiful flower! But it's not a star. Do you want to try again?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They want to make a star. They undo their flower. They repeat what mom did. They bend the cable and make five points. This time, they remember to connect the ends. Their star looks like a star. + +Mom sees their star. She claps and says, "That's a wonderful star! You did it! I'm so proud of you!" + +Lily and Ben hug mom. They are happy. They like their new toy. They like to make shapes with the cable. They wonder what else they can make. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toy cars. They have a big box of cars. They have red cars, blue cars, yellow cars, and more. + +One day, they want to play with their cars outside. They ask their mom if they can go. Mom says yes, but they have to be careful. She says there is a big church near their house. The church is open today. Many people go to the church to pray and sing. + +Anna and Ben take their cars and go outside. They find a nice spot on the grass. They make roads and bridges with sticks and stones. They zoom their cars along the roads. They have fun. + +But then, Ben sees the church. He wants to see what is inside. He tells Anna to come with him. Anna says no. She says they have to stay on the grass. She says mom told them to be careful. + +Ben does not listen. He takes his yellow car and runs to the church. He opens the door and goes in. He sees many people sitting on benches. He sees a man talking in front. He sees candles and flowers and pictures. + +Ben thinks the church is pretty. He wants to play with his car in the church. He puts his car on the floor and pushes it. The car goes fast. It makes a loud noise. Vroom, vroom! + +The people in the church hear the noise. They turn and look at Ben. They are not happy. They say shh, shh! They say this is not a place to play. They say this is a place to be quiet and respectful. + +Ben is scared. He wants to go back to Anna. He picks up his car and runs to the door. But the door is closed. He tries to open it. He cannot. He is trapped. + +He cries. He says help, help! He says he is sorry. He says he wants his mom. + +Anna hears Ben cry. She runs to the church. She sees the door is closed. She pushes the door. It does not move. She pulls the door. It does not move. She remembers mom taught her a new word. She says reverse. + +She reverses the door. She pulls it the other way. The door opens. She sees Ben. He is crying. She hugs him. She says it is okay. She says she is here. + +They go out of the church. They see mom. Mom is worried. She asks them what happened. They tell her the truth. They say they are sorry. They say they will not do it again. + +Mom is angry. But she is also glad. She says they are lucky. She says they could have been hurt. She says they have to be careful. She says they have to listen. + +Anna and Ben nod. They say yes, mom. They say they love mom. Mom says she loves them too. She says they can play with their cars on the grass. But they have to stay away from the church. + +Anna and Ben agree. They go back to the grass. They play with their cars. They are happy. They are safe. They are good. +Sara and Ben like to play with paper and scissors. They cut out shapes and animals and stick them on the wall. One day, they find a big sheet of pink paper in the drawer. Sara wants to cut out a dove, because she likes birds. Ben wants to cut out a star, because he likes the sky. + +"Let's share the paper," Sara says. "You can cut out a star here, and I can cut out a dove there." + +"OK," Ben says. "But be careful with the scissors. They are sharp." + +Sara and Ben start to cut out their shapes. Sara cuts out a big circle for the dove's body, and two smaller circles for the eyes. She cuts out a triangle for the beak, and two long ovals for the wings. She sticks them together with glue. Ben cuts out a big star with five points. He makes it shiny with glitter. + +"Look, I made a dove!" Sara says. "It is pink and pretty. It can fly in the air." + +"Look, I made a star!" Ben says. "It is bright and sparkly. It can shine in the night." + +Sara and Ben are happy with their shapes. They show them to their mom, who smiles and hugs them. + +"Wow, you are very creative!" she says. "You made a beautiful dove and a wonderful star. I'm proud of you." + +Sara and Ben stick their shapes on the wall, next to their other paper animals. They look at them and smile. They like to cut out shapes and animals. They like to play with paper and scissors. +Sara and Ben were playing in the old house. They liked to explore the rooms and find things. They saw a big cobweb on the wall. It was white and sticky. + +"Look, a cobweb!" Sara said. "It's like a spider's home." + +"Can we touch it?" Ben asked. + +"No, don't touch it!" Sara said. "It's dirty and icky. And maybe the spider is still there. It can bite you." + +Ben did not listen. He wanted to touch the cobweb. He reached out his hand and touched it. He felt something move. He screamed. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. "It bit me! It bit me!" + +Sara ran to him. She saw a big red spot on his hand. She saw a small black spider on the cobweb. She was scared. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Sara asked. "We have to go. We have to tell mom." + +Ben nodded. He was in pain. He wanted to go home. He wanted his mom. + +They ran out of the old house. They ran to the street. They did not see the car. The car did not see them. The car hit them. They flew in the air. They fell on the ground. They did not move. They did not breathe. + +The driver got out of the car. He saw the two children. He saw the blood. He saw the cobweb on Ben's hand. He was shocked. He was sorry. + +He called for help. He tried to help them. But it was too late. They were gone. + +He wished he could go back in time. He wished he could stop them. He wished he could save them. + +He wished they could remember to be careful. He wished they could remember to be kind. He wished they could remember to be alive. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the backyard. They had a lot of fun cars, trucks, and trains to make noises and zoom around. But Lily's favorite toy was her crane. It was big and yellow and had a long arm that could lift things up and down. + +"Look, Ben, I can put this ball on the crane and make it fly!" Lily said, as she hooked the ball to the crane's arm and pressed a button. The crane lifted the ball high in the air and then lowered it down again. + +"Wow, that's cool, Lily! Can I try?" Ben asked, reaching for the crane. + +"OK, but be careful. It's my crane and I love it very much," Lily said, handing the crane to Ben. + +Ben smiled and took the crane. He looked for something to put on the crane. He saw a small, fluffy, white cat sleeping on a chair. The cat was adorable and looked very soft. + +"I know, I'll put the cat on the crane and make it fly too!" Ben said, as he grabbed the cat and tried to hook it to the crane's arm. + +But the cat did not like that at all. It hissed and scratched and bit Ben's hand. Ben dropped the cat and the crane and cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The cat hurt me!" Ben said, holding his hand. + +Lily ran to Ben and saw his hand bleeding. She felt sorry for him and hugged him. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. The cat didn't want to fly. It was scared and angry. You should not put the cat on the crane. That's not nice," Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't know the cat would do that. I just wanted to have fun. I'm sorry I broke your crane too," Ben said. + +Lily looked at her crane and saw that it was not broken. It was just a little dirty. She picked it up and wiped it with a cloth. + +"It's OK, Ben. My crane is fine. It's still big and yellow and can lift things up and down. But next time, let's put something else on the crane. Something that likes to fly. Like a bird or a plane or a kite," Lily said. + +"OK, Lily. That sounds like a good idea. I'm sorry I made you and the cat sad. Can we still be friends?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, Ben. We are always friends. And the cat is OK too. Look, it's purring on the chair again. It's adorable," Lily said. + +They smiled and hugged and went back to playing with their toys. They had a lot of fun with the crane and other things that liked to fly. And they never put the cat on the crane again. +Anna liked to learn new things. She liked to read books and watch shows about people and places from long ago. She liked history. She wanted to share her history books with her friend Ben, who came to play with her today. + +She took Ben to her room and showed him her books. She picked one with pictures of kings and queens and castles. She opened it and said, "This is a history book. It tells stories about people who lived before us. They wore funny clothes and had big houses. Do you want to read it with me?" + +Ben looked at the book and shook his head. He did not like history. He liked cars and trucks and planes. He liked to play with his toys and make noises. He said, "No, thank you. History is boring. Can we play with your toys instead?" + +Anna felt sad. She wanted Ben to like history too. She wanted to introduce him to her favorite stories and characters. She did not understand why he did not want to learn. She said, "But history is fun. You can learn about different things and imagine how they lived. Don't you want to know more about the world?" + +Ben looked at Anna and felt confused. He did not know what she meant by imagine and learn. He did not care about the world. He only cared about his toys and games. He said, "No, I don't. I just want to play. Can we please play with your toys?" + +Anna sighed. She did not want to fight with Ben. He was her friend and she liked him. But she also liked history and she wanted him to like it too. She had an idea. She said, "Okay, we can play with my toys. But can we pretend that they are from history? Can we make them talk and act like the people in the book?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He liked to pretend and make his toys talk and act. He said, "Okay, that sounds fun. But you have to tell me what to do. I don't know anything about history." + +Anna smiled. She was happy that Ben agreed to play with her. She hoped that he would learn something from her history book and maybe like it a little bit. She said, "Okay, I will tell you what to do. Let's start with this king and this queen. They are from a place called England. They had a big problem. Do you want to know what it was?" + +Ben nodded. He was curious about the problem. He said, "Yes, what was it?" + +Anna opened the book and pointed to a picture. She said, "This is the problem. It is a big red dragon. It was very mean and scary. It burned the villages and ate the sheep. The people were very afraid. They needed a hero to save them. Do you want to be the hero?" + +Ben's eyes widened. He liked dragons and heroes. He said, "Yes, I want to be the hero. What do I have to do?" + +Anna said, "You have to use this sword and this shield. They are very special. They belong to the king. He gave them to you because you are brave and strong. You have to fight the dragon and make it go away. Can you do that?" + +Ben said, "Yes, I can do that. I am brave and strong. I will fight the dragon and make it go away. Watch me!" + +Anna said, "Okay, I will watch you. I will be the queen. I will cheer for you and thank you. Are you ready?" + +Ben said, "Yes, I am ready. Let's go!" + +They took the toys and went to the living room. They pretended that the couch was the castle and the rug was the field. They put the dragon on the rug and made it roar. They made the king and the queen watch from the couch. They made the sword and the shield shine. They had fun. They played history. +Mia loved to draw pictures of fairies. She used many colors and made them look happy and pretty. She wished she could see a real fairy someday. She always put her pictures under her pillow before she went to sleep. + +One night, she heard a tiny voice near her ear. She opened her eyes and saw a fairy flying over her bed. The fairy had a big bag on her back and a smile on her face. + +"Hello, Mia. I am Faye, the fairy of dreams. I deliver good dreams to children who are kind and creative. I saw your pictures and I liked them very much. Do you want to come with me and see the fairy world?" + +Mia was so excited that she nodded yes. She got out of bed and held Faye's hand. Faye sprinkled some fairy dust on Mia and they flew out of the window. + +The fairy world was amazing. There were flowers and stars and rainbows everywhere. Mia saw many other fairies who were friendly and playful. They showed her their magic and their games. Mia had so much fun that she forgot about the time. + +But Faye did not forget. She knew that Mia had to go back to her home before the sun came up. The sun was harsh for fairies and could hurt them. She told Mia that they had to say goodbye. + +"But I don't want to leave. I want to stay with you and the fairies. Please, Faye, can I?" Mia begged. + +"I'm sorry, Mia. You can't. You belong to the human world. But don't be sad. I will come back and visit you every night. And you can always draw more pictures of fairies. They will make you happy and help you have good dreams." + +Mia hugged Faye and thanked her for the wonderful adventure. She felt a little sad, but also happy. She flew back to her bed with Faye and fell asleep. She dreamed of fairies and colors and magic. She knew that Faye would deliver more good dreams to her. She was glad that she had a fairy friend. +Lily liked to dance. She danced in her room, in the garden, and in the park. She danced with her doll, her dog, and her mom. She danced when she was happy, when she was sad, and when she was bored. Dancing made her feel good. + +One day, Lily saw a poster. It said: "Dance Show. Come and watch. Or come and join." Lily wanted to join. She asked her mom if she could. Her mom said yes, but she had to practice a lot. Lily said she would. + +Lily practiced every day. She learned new moves, new songs, and new costumes. She made friends with other dancers. They helped each other. They had fun. Lily was excited for the show. + +The day of the show came. Lily put on her costume. It was pink and sparkly. She felt comfortable and pretty. She went to the stage. She saw a lot of people. They were watching. They were waiting. Lily felt nervous. + +She looked for her mom. She saw her in the front row. She smiled at Lily. She said: "You can do it. I'm proud of you. Just dance and have fun." Lily felt better. She nodded at her mom. She waited for the music. She was ready to dance. +Lily and Ben love to go to the zoo. They like to see all the animals and hear the noises they make. One day, they go to the zoo with their mom and dad. They are very excited. + +They arrive at the zoo and buy tickets. They see a big map with pictures of the animals. They want to see the monkeys first. They run to the monkey house and look for them. They see many monkeys. Some are big, some are small, some are brown, some are black. + +The monkeys are funny. They jump and swing and play. They make funny faces and noises. Lily and Ben laugh and clap. They try to copy the monkeys. They jump and swing and make funny noises too. The monkeys look at them and seem to laugh too. + +Lily and Ben have a lot of fun with the monkeys. They stay there for a long time. Then they go to see other animals. They see lions and tigers and bears and elephants and giraffes and more. They learn new things and have fun. They love the zoo. +Tom is a hairy dog. He likes to run and play with his friends. But today, he is very dirty. He has mud and leaves on his fur. His owner, Sam, says, "Tom, you need a bath. Come here, boy." + +Tom does not like baths. He runs away from Sam. He hides under the bed. He thinks, "I do not want to get wet. I do not want to smell like shampoo. I want to rest and be hairy." + +Sam looks for Tom. He finds him under the bed. He says, "Tom, I know you do not like baths, but you have to be clean. Shampoo is good for you. It makes your fur soft and shiny. And you will feel better after the bath. Please, come out." + +Tom sees that Sam is not angry. He sees that Sam loves him. He thinks, "Maybe Sam is right. Maybe a bath is not so bad. Maybe shampoo is not so bad. Maybe I will feel better after the bath." He comes out from under the bed. He lets Sam take him to the bathroom. + +Sam fills the tub with warm water. He puts some shampoo on Tom's fur. He rubs it gently. He says, "Good boy, Tom. You are being very brave. You are almost done." He rinses off the shampoo. He wraps Tom in a towel. He says, "See, that was not so bad. You are clean and handsome. Now you can rest and be happy." + +Tom feels the towel on his fur. He feels warm and cozy. He smells the shampoo. He thinks, "Sam was right. The bath was not so bad. The shampoo was not so bad. I feel better after the bath. I am clean and handsome. I am happy." He wags his tail. He licks Sam's face. He says, "Woof, woof. Thank you, Sam. I love you." +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a phone that could make sounds and lights. She loved to pretend that she was talking to her friends and family. + +One day, she was playing with her phone in her room, when she heard a loud noise. She ran to the window and saw a big truck hit a car on the street. The car was broken and the driver was hurt. Lily was scared and did not know what to do. + +She remembered that her mom had taught her how to use the real phone to call for help. She ran to the kitchen and picked up the phone. She pressed the numbers that her mom had shown her and waited for someone to answer. + +"Hello, this is 911. What is your emergency?" a voice said. + +"Help, help, there is a big crash outside. A car is broken and a man is hurt. Please come fast!" Lily said. + +"OK, calm down, little girl. What is your name and where are you?" the voice asked. + +"My name is Lily and I live on Maple Street. The crash is in front of my house. Please hurry!" Lily said. + +"Good job, Lily. You are very brave and smart. We are sending help right now. Stay on the line with me until they arrive, OK?" the voice said. + +"OK, thank you. I hope the man is OK." Lily said. + +Soon, Lily heard sirens and saw lights. She saw an ambulance, a fire truck, and a police car. They stopped near the crash and the helpers got out. They helped the man out of the car and put him on a stretcher. They also put out the fire and moved the truck. Lily watched from the window and felt relieved. + +The voice on the phone told Lily that she did a great job and that she should be proud of herself. He also told her to tell her mom what happened when she came home. Lily thanked him and hung up the phone. + +When her mom came home, Lily told her everything. Her mom hugged her and praised her for being so brave and helpful. She said that Lily saved the man's life by calling for help. She also said that Lily learned a very important lesson: that sometimes, even little people can do big things. Lily smiled and felt happy. She knew that she had done the right thing. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play together. They have bicycles. They ride their bicycles in the park. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big hill. Tom says, "Let's go up the hill. It will be fun." Mia says, "OK, let's go." They pedal hard and go up the hill. They feel happy. + +But when they reach the top, they see a rough path. It has rocks and bumps and holes. Tom says, "Let's go down the path. It will be fun." Mia says, "No, it looks scary. Let's go back." Tom says, "No, it will be fun. Come on." He goes down the path. + +Mia is scared. She does not want to go down the path. She says, "Tom, wait for me. Don't go." But Tom does not hear her. He goes fast and bumpy. He likes the rough path. + +Mia tries to follow him. She goes slow and careful. But she hits a rock. She falls off her bicycle. She hurts her knee. She cries. + +Tom hears her cry. He stops and looks back. He sees Mia on the ground. He feels sorry. He says, "Mia, are you OK? I'm sorry. I should have waited for you." He goes back to help her. + +He helps her get up. He hugs her. He says, "I'm sorry, Mia. I was wrong. The path was too rough. It was not fun. It was scary. Are you OK?" Mia says, "I'm OK, Tom. Thank you. You are a good friend. But I don't like the rough path. Let's go back to the park." Tom says, "OK, Mia. Let's go back to the park. Let's play something else. Something nice and safe." Mia says, "OK, Tom. Let's do that." They get on their bicycles. They go back to the park. They play something else. Something nice and safe. They have fun. +Lily was very happy. It was her birthday. She had a cake with four candles. She had a pink dress and a crown. She had many friends to play with. + +"Happy birthday, Lily!" her friends said. They gave her hugs and gifts. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, thank you!" + +Then, her mom said, "It's time to blow the candles, Lily. Make a wish!" Lily closed her eyes and thought hard. She wished for something very special. + +She opened her eyes and blew the candles. The lights went off and the room was dark. Lily heard a noise. She looked around and saw a big surprise. + +It was a puppy! A cute, fluffy, brown puppy. It ran to Lily and licked her face. Lily laughed and hugged the puppy. She felt its soft fur and warm tongue. + +"Mom, dad, is this for me?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, sweetie, it is. Happy birthday, Lily. We love you," her mom and dad said. + +Lily was so happy. She had a cake, a dress, a crown, friends, and a puppy. She felt very lucky. + +She said, "I love you, too. And I love my puppy. What is his name?" + +"You can name him, Lily. It's your choice," her dad said. + +Lily thought for a moment. She looked at the puppy and said, "I will name him Lucky. Because he is lucky to have me, and I am lucky to have him." + +Her friends clapped and cheered. They said, "That's a great name, Lily. Lucky is lucky. And you are lucky. Happy birthday, Lily!" + +Lily and Lucky smiled and wagged their tails. They had a lot of fun. They played, ate, and sang. It was the best birthday ever. +Lily has a cat named Max. Max is a loyal cat. He likes to play with Lily and sleep on her bed. He also helps Lily when she is sad or scared. + +One day, Lily and Max go to the park with Lily's mom. Lily sees a big slide and wants to try it. She climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. But then she sees a big dog at the bottom. The dog is barking and showing his teeth. Lily is afraid of the dog. She does not want to slide down. + +Max sees that Lily is afraid. He runs to the slide and jumps on it. He slides down very fast and lands on the dog. He uses his sharp claws and teeth to scare the dog away. The dog runs away, yelping. + +Lily is very happy and proud of Max. She slides down and hugs him. She says, "Thank you, Max. You are a brave and loyal cat. I love you." Max purrs and licks her face. He loves her too. + +Lily's mom sees what happened and smiles. She says, "You have a very special cat, Lily. He is a hero." She gives Max a treat and a pat. Lily and Max go home, happy and safe. They are the best friends. +Sara and Ben were having lunch with their mom. They liked to eat pasta with cheese and tomato sauce. Mom gave them each a fork and a napkin. "Please use your fork and napkin, not your fingers and shirt," she said. + +Sara and Ben nodded and tried to be good. But Ben saw a jolly bird outside the window. It was red and yellow and blue. It sang a happy song. Ben wanted to see it better. He put his fork down and got up from his chair. + +"Ben, where are you going?" Mom asked. "Please sit down and finish your lunch." + +"But Mom, look at the bird!" Ben said. He pointed at the window. "It is so jolly and pretty. I want to say hello to it." + +Sara looked at the bird too. She thought it was nice, but she was hungry. She picked up Ben's fork and ate his pasta. She liked cheese and tomato sauce. She smiled and said, "Yum, yum, yum." + +Mom saw what Sara did. She shook her head and sighed. She got up and went to the window. She opened it and said to the bird, "Hello, jolly bird. You have a lovely voice. But please don't distract my son. He needs to eat his lunch." + +The bird heard Mom and nodded. It flew away and sang another song. Ben heard it and smiled. He went back to his chair and saw that Sara had eaten his pasta. He was sad and said, "Hey, that was mine!" + +Sara giggled and said, "Sorry, Ben. I was hungry. Do you want some of mine?" + +Ben looked at Sara's plate. She had some pasta left. He nodded and said, "Yes, please. Thank you, Sara." + +Sara and Ben shared their pasta. They used their forks and napkins. They were happy and full. Mom was proud of them. She gave them each a hug and a kiss. She said, "You are good children. I love you very much." +Ben and Lily were playing in the living room. They liked to build forts with pillows and blankets. They also liked to pretend they were spies and look for clues. + +"Look, Ben, I found a cord!" Lily said, holding a long, thin, black cord. "Where does it go?" + +"I don't know. Let's follow it and see!" Ben said, curious. He took one end of the cord and Lily took the other. They started to crawl under the sofa, the table, and the chairs. + +The cord was very long and it led them to a dark corner. There was a big box with buttons and lights. It looked unknown and scary. + +"What is this, Ben?" Lily asked, feeling nervous. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe it's a robot or a monster!" Ben said, feeling brave. + +They heard a loud noise from the box. It was a voice that said, "Hello, children. I am your new friend. Do you want to play with me?" + +Ben and Lily screamed and dropped the cord. They ran back to their fort and hid under the blankets. They did not want to play with the unknown voice. They wanted to play with each other. +Lily and Sam were at the park with their mom. They saw a vendor with a big cart of ice cream. Lily and Sam wanted ice cream very much. They asked their mom if they could have some. + +"Mom, can we have ice cream, please?" Lily and Sam said. + +"Not now, sweeties. We just had lunch. Maybe later, okay?" Mom said. + +But Lily and Sam did not listen. They ignored their mom and ran to the vendor. They each grabbed an ice cream cone from the cart. The vendor was upset. He shouted at them. + +"Hey, you have to pay for that! That's not nice! Come back here!" The vendor said. + +Lily and Sam did not care. They licked their ice cream and ran away. They thought they were smart and funny. But they were not. They were rude and naughty. + +Mom saw what they did. She was very angry. She caught up with them and took their ice cream away. She made them go back to the vendor and say sorry. She also made them give him some money. Lily and Sam felt ashamed. They learned their lesson. They should not ignore their mom and steal from the vendor. They should be polite and honest. +Lily loved to play with her mom's jewelry. She liked to put on the shiny rings, the pretty necklaces, and the sparkly earrings. She felt like a princess when she wore them. She wondered how her mom got so many beautiful things. + +One day, when her mom was out, Lily sneaked into her bedroom and opened the jewelry box. She saw a new bracelet that she had never seen before. It was silver and had many colorful stones. It was the most adorable bracelet ever. Lily wanted to try it on. + +She reached for the bracelet, but then she heard a loud noise. It was her dad coming home. He was early today. Lily got scared. She knew she was not supposed to touch her mom's jewelry without asking. She quickly closed the jewelry box and ran out of the bedroom. She hoped her dad did not see her. + +But her dad did see her. He saw her running with something shiny in her hand. He followed her to the living room. He saw her hiding behind the couch. He smiled. He knew what she had. + +He walked over to the couch and said, "Lily, what are you doing? Do you have something to show me?" + +Lily peeked out from behind the couch. She saw her dad's kind eyes. She felt guilty. She held out the bracelet and said, "I'm sorry, daddy. I just wanted to see it. It's so pretty. Is it for mommy?" + +Her dad took the bracelet and hugged her. He said, "Yes, it is for mommy. It's a surprise for her birthday. I bought it for her today. Do you like it?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "I love it. It's the most adorable bracelet ever. Can I help you give it to mommy?" + +Her dad smiled. He said, "Of course you can. But first, we have to put it back in the jewelry box. And we have to keep it a secret. Can you do that?" + +Lily nodded again. She said, "Yes, daddy. I can keep a secret. I'm sorry I took it. I won't do it again." + +Her dad kissed her forehead. He said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you love your mom's jewelry. But you have to ask before you touch it. It's very special to her. And so are you." + +Lily smiled. She said, "I love you, daddy. And I love mommy. And I love her jewelry. Can we go give her the bracelet now?" + +Her dad laughed. He said, "Not yet, Lily. We have to wait until her birthday. It's only two days away. Can you wait that long?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, daddy. I can wait. But I'm very excited. I can't wait to see mommy's face when she sees the bracelet. She will be so happy. And so will I." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big tree with red fruits on it. They were cherries, and they looked yummy. + +"Let's pick some cherries and eat them," Tom said. + +"OK, but be careful. Mom said not to climb too high," Lily said. + +They ran to the tree and started to pick the cherries. They ate some and put some in a basket. They were sweet and juicy. + +"Look, there is a big cherry up there. I want it," Tom said. He pointed to a branch that was very high. + +"No, Tom, don't go there. It's too high and dangerous. You might fall," Lily said. + +But Tom did not listen. He wanted the big cherry. He climbed higher and higher, until he reached the branch. He stretched his hand to grab the cherry. + +"Got it!" he shouted. + +But then, the branch broke. Tom lost his balance and fell to the ground. He hit his head on a rock and did not move. + +"Tom! Tom!" Lily screamed. She ran to him and shook him. But he did not wake up. He did not repeat her name. He did not open his eyes. He was gone. + +Lily cried and cried. She wished she could have the little cherry back and give it to Tom. She wished he would wake up and play with her again. But it was too late. She was alone. +Lily loved her doll very much. She gave her doll a name, Anna, and played with her every day. She dressed her doll in pretty clothes, brushed her hair, and sang to her. Lily was happy with her doll. + +One day, Lily had to go to the store with her mom. She did not want to leave her doll alone in her room. She was afraid that her brother, Tom, would take her doll and make fun of her. Tom was older and liked to tease Lily. He said that dolls were silly and only for babies. Lily did not like that. + +So Lily decided to lock her doll in her closet. She found a key and turned it in the lock. She said to her doll, "Don't worry, Anna. I will be back soon. You will be safe here. I love you." She kissed her doll and closed the closet door. + +But when Lily came back from the store, she could not find the key. She looked everywhere, but it was gone. She started to cry. She wanted to see her doll. She missed her doll. She knocked on the closet door and said, "Anna, are you there? I'm sorry, I lost the key. Please don't be mad at me." + +Then she heard a voice from the closet. It was not her doll. It was Tom. He said, "Ha ha, Lily. I found your key. I opened the closet and took your doll. She is so ugly and stupid. Look what I did to her." He opened the closet door and showed Lily her doll. He had cut her hair, ripped her clothes, and drawn on her face. Lily was shocked and sad. She screamed and ran to her mom. + +Tom was ashamed. He knew he had done a bad thing. He had hurt Lily and her doll. He had been mean and cruel. He wished he could take it back. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, Anna. I was wrong. Please forgive me." He gave Lily her doll and the key. He hoped they could be friends again. +Ben and Lily were playing on the beach. They liked to make sand castles and dig holes. They saw the water go up and down. That was the tide. Sometimes the tide was low and they could see shells and crabs. Sometimes the tide was high and they had to move their sand castles. + +One day, they saw something shiny in the water. It was a bottle. Ben was curious. He wanted to see what was inside. He ran to the water and picked up the bottle. He saw a paper in the bottle. He tried to open the bottle, but it was too tight. + +"Look, Lily, I found a bottle!" he shouted. "There is a paper inside. Maybe it is a treasure map!" + +Lily ran to Ben. She was curious too. She wanted to see the paper. She helped Ben to open the bottle. They pulled and twisted, but the bottle did not open. + +"Let me try!" Lily said. She took the bottle from Ben and tried to open it. Ben was angry. He wanted the bottle back. + +"Give it to me!" he said. He grabbed the bottle from Lily and tried to open it. Lily was angry too. She wanted the bottle back. + +"Give it to me!" she said. She grabbed the bottle from Ben and tried to open it. They pulled and pushed, but the bottle did not open. + +They did not see the big wave coming. The wave was high and fast. It hit them and the bottle. The bottle flew out of their hands and into the water. The wave also wet their clothes and their sand castles. They were sad and cold. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was their mom. She was not happy. She saw them fighting and disturbing the tide. She saw their wet clothes and their ruined sand castles. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "You are making a mess and a noise. You are disturbing the tide and the animals. You are not being nice to each other. You are not having fun. Come on, we are going home." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They did not mean to disturb the tide or the animals. They did not mean to be mean to each other. They did not mean to make a mess or a noise. They just wanted to see the paper in the bottle. They wondered what it said. They wondered if they would ever find out. They followed their mom to the car. They hoped to come back to the beach another day. They hoped to find another bottle. They hoped to be more careful and more kind. +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play in the park with their dog, Spot. One day, they saw a big, fat cat on a tree. Spot barked at the cat. The cat hissed at Spot. + +"Let's go see the cat," Ben said. He wanted to touch the cat. + +"No, Ben, it's too high," Lily said. She was scared of the cat. "And it's getting dark. We have to go home." + +But Ben did not listen. He ran to the tree and tried to climb it. The cat scratched his hand. Ben cried out loud. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Lily asked. She ran to him and hugged him. She saw blood on his hand. She was very worried. + +"Ow, ow, ow," Ben said. He was in pain. He was sorry he did not listen to Lily. + +"Come on, Ben, we have to go home," Lily said. She took his hand and helped him walk. Spot followed them. They walked fast. They did not like the dark. + +Soon, they saw their house. They saw their mom at the door. She was happy to see them, but she saw Ben's hand. She was angry and sad. + +"What happened to your hand, Ben?" she asked. She took him inside and cleaned his wound. She put a band-aid on it. + +"I tried to touch a fat cat on a tree," Ben said. He looked down. He was ashamed. + +"That was not a good idea, Ben," mom said. She hugged him and kissed him. "You have to be careful and listen to Lily. She is your sister and she loves you." + +"I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. He hugged them back. He learned his lesson. + +The end. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and clothes, but they did not like to tidy up. They threw their toys in a big sack and hid it under the bed. They hung their clothes on a hanger and put it in the closet. They thought their mom would not see the mess. + +One day, mom said they had to go to grandma's house for a visit. She told them to pack their things in a small bag. Lily and Ben ran to their room and opened the closet. They saw the hanger with their clothes, but it was empty. The clothes had fallen off the hanger and were wrinkled and dirty. They opened the sack under the bed, but it was full of toys. They could not find any clean clothes to wear. + +They went to mom and said they had nothing to wear. Mom was angry and said they had to learn to take care of their things. She said they had to wear their old red pajamas to grandma's house. Lily and Ben felt ashamed and sad. They wished they had tidied up their room. + +At grandma's house, Lily and Ben saw their cousins, who were wearing nice clothes and had neat bags. Their cousins laughed at them and said they looked silly in their red pajamas. Lily and Ben felt even more ashamed and sad. They wished they had listened to mom. + +Grandma saw them and hugged them. She said she loved them no matter what they wore. She said she had a surprise for them. She took them to a room where she had made them new clothes from her old fabrics. She said she had used the hanger and the sack that they had left at her house last time. She said she had turned them into something beautiful and useful. She said she hoped they would like them and take care of them. + +Lily and Ben were amazed and happy. They thanked grandma and tried on their new clothes. They fit them perfectly and had bright colors and patterns. They felt proud and happy. They learned that they should not waste their things and that they should tidy up their room. They also learned that grandma was very clever and kind. They hugged grandma and said they loved her. They decided to give some of their toys and clothes to their cousins, who were sorry for laughing at them. They all played together and had fun. +Sara was a smart girl who liked to knit. She had many balls of wool in different colors. She could make hats, scarves, and mittens for herself and her friends. + +One day, her friend Tom came to visit. He saw Sara knitting a blue hat. He liked the hat very much. + +"Can I have a hat like that?" he asked Sara. + +"Sure, I can make one for you. But I need more blue wool. I only have a little bit left," Sara said. + +"Where can we get more blue wool?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe we can ask Mrs. Lee. She has a lot of wool. She lives next door. She is very nice. She likes to knit too," Sara said. + +Sara and Tom went to Mrs. Lee's house. They knocked on the door. Mrs. Lee opened the door and smiled. + +"Hello, Sara and Tom. What can I do for you?" she asked. + +"Hello, Mrs. Lee. We are knitting hats. But we need more blue wool. Can you lend us some blue wool, please?" Sara asked. + +"Of course, I can lend you some blue wool. Come in, I have plenty of wool. You can choose any color you like," Mrs. Lee said. + +She led them to her living room, where she had a big basket of wool. Sara and Tom thanked her and picked some blue wool. They also saw some other colors they liked. + +"Can we have some red wool and some yellow wool too?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, you can have as much as you need. You are very smart to knit hats. It is cold outside. You will need warm hats," Mrs. Lee said. + +Sara and Tom thanked her again and went back to Sara's house. They knitted their hats with the wool Mrs. Lee lent them. They were very happy with their hats. They wore them to school the next day. Everyone admired their hats and asked them where they got them. + +"We made them ourselves. Mrs. Lee lent us the wool. She is very nice. She has a lot of wool. She likes to knit too," Sara and Tom said. +Anna and Ben are excited. They are going to help their dad paint the wall. Dad is a painter. He has many colors of paint and brushes. + +First, dad has to measure the wall. He uses a long tape that has numbers on it. He tells Anna and Ben to hold one end of the tape while he holds the other end. They stretch the tape along the wall and dad reads the numbers. + +"Good job, kids. The wall is four meters long and two meters high. Now we can choose the paint color. What color do you like?" dad asks. + +Anna likes pink and Ben likes blue. They tell dad their favorite colors. Dad smiles and says, "How about we mix pink and blue and make purple? Purple is a nice color for the wall. Do you want to try?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They are curious. They watch dad pour some pink paint and some blue paint into a big bucket. He stirs the paint with a big stick. The paint changes color. It becomes purple. + +"Wow, that's amazing!" Anna and Ben say. They want to paint the wall with dad. Dad gives them each a small brush and shows them how to dip it in the paint and stroke it on the wall. They follow dad's instructions and start painting. + +They have fun painting the wall. They make purple shapes and patterns. They laugh and talk. They are proud of their work. They can't wait to show mom their purple wall. +Once, there was a girl named Lily. She had a mommy who loved to spoil her. One day, her mommy brought Lily a cauliflower! Lily was so excited! + +Lily wanted to do something useful with the cauliflower, so she asked her mommy for help. Together, they cut the cauliflower into tiny little pieces and made a delicious salad. It was so tasty! + +Lily and her mommy ate the salad together, and then Lily asked her mom if they could make more salads together. Mommy said yes! From that day on, Lily and her mommy spent lots of time in the kitchen together, making all different kinds of salads with the cauliflower. + +Lily and her mommy had so much fun cooking together. It was such a useful way to spoil each other! +Once there was a family going on a special trip. They loaded up their car with all their things, including two pretty kayaks. The family drove to a special river, where they were going to go kayaking. + +The family got ready for their trip. They put on their life jackets, grabbed their paddles, and pushed the kayaks into the water. Then, it was time for some fun! + +The family paddled their kayaks around in the water, exploring all the best places. They saw a lot of cool things like bright fish, and big trees. But then, one of them noticed something floating around. It was a bunch of pretty petals. + +The family decided to scatter the petals all over the water. They scooped them up and threw them as far as they could. The petals swirled around like tiny pieces of confetti. It was so beautiful! + +The family sat back in their kayaks and watched the petals scatter in the wind. They laughed and smiled, and enjoyed their day out kayaking. It was such a pretty sight! +Once there was a girl. She was very excited about exploring. Today, she was going to explore the forest. She went on an adventure with her family. + +Suddenly, she broke her toy! She felt sad and scared. But her family was there to help her. They all worked together to fix the toy. + +After they fixed the toy, they went back to their adventure! They walked through the trees, they spotted the birds and they smelled the sweet smell of the leaves. + +It was so much fun! Even the trees gave them oxygen to breathe. The girl was so excited to explore the world around her. She could not wait for another adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little pumpkin. She was big and round, with orange skin and yellow lines. Every morning, the pumpkin would leave her house and go for a walk in the woods. + +On one of her walks, she met a careless squirrel. The squirrel wasn't paying attention and fell into a deep hole. The pumpkin heard him crying and quickly ran over to him. + +The pumpkin felt very sad for the careless squirrel, so she reached down into the hole and pulled him out. The squirrel was very grateful and gave the pumpkin a big hug. + +The pumpkin was so happy, she started to skip back home. But when she arrived, she noticed something very different. Everything was quiet and empty. + +The pumpkin had been gone for so long, her family had left without her. The pumpkin felt so lonely and started to miss them. But she stayed brave and decided to find them. + +So the pumpkin set off into the woods in search of her family. She was determined to find them and be together again. + +What happened next is a mystery. But one thing is for sure, the little pumpkin never stopped missing her family. +There once was a big meat that was super heavy. Everyone was so excited to eat it. But then it started to shrink. It was a strange thing that was happening. Every day it got smaller and smaller. People were so surprised. They tried to figure out what was causing it to shrink, but they couldn't. + +Finally, one day the shrinking stopped. The meat was still super heavy, but it was a lot smaller than before. Everyone was excited! They were able to eat a lot more of the meat and save it for later. + +It was a miracle of the shrinking meat! Everyone still talked about it, and remembered it for a long time afterwards. +Once there was a careless bear that lived in the woods. He always slept in front of the warm fireplace. One day, he decided to settle in front of it and take a nap. + +The bear dozed off and when he was sleeping, a spark from the fire flew out of the fireplace and landed on his fur. Startled, he woke up and saw that he was on fire! He quickly patted out the flame and was okay. + +He was very worried and decided to be more careful when settling near the fireplace. From then on, he was very careful when he settled near the fireplace. He learned his lesson and had no more troubles. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy cactus. He lived on a high cliff, out in the desert, all by himself. He was very lonely and wanted to fly away. But cactuses can't fly. + +One day, the grumpy cactus saw a big bird flying by. She was singing a happy song as she flew through the air. The cactus wanted to be just like the bird and fly away. So he waved his arms around and tried very hard to fly. + +Alas, the grumpy cactus couldn't fly. But the bird saw him trying and felt sorry for him. She flew down and offered the cactus a ride. She held out her wings and said, "hop on!" + +The grumpy cactus was so excited. He hopped on her back, and the bird quickly flew away. They flew higher and higher, until the cactus could see the whole desert below him. It was a beautiful sight! + +The bird dropped the cactus off at a nearby lake. She said goodbye and wished him luck before flying away. The grumpy cactus was no longer lonely. He had seen new things, made a new friend, and had a wonderful adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl. She had a very special shield. This shield was special because it could protect her from anything bad. One day, the girl was walking and she felt afraid. She wanted to feel safe, so she leaned on her special shield. The shield kept her safe and soon she felt better. She knew that her shield would always protect her, no matter what. The end. +The little boy was very happy. He was on an exciting adventure. He was at the store and today he was going to borrow an order. He couldn't wait! + +When he got to the store, the nice lady helped him choose the order he wanted. He chose a nice one that he could take care of. He was so excited! + +The nice lady made the order for him. She said he could borrow it. The little boy was overjoyed! He thanked the nice lady and he took care of the order. It was his for a little while. + +The little boy happily carried the order with him. He took it to many places. He enjoyed borrowing it and he made lots of memories. When it was time, he took it back to the store and thanked the nice lady again. + +The little boy had had a wonderful borrowing experience. It was an order he would always remember. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved spaghetti and was very organized. She always kept her room neat and tidy. + +Today, Sally wanted to make herself some yummy spaghetti. She got out all the ingredients and made the pasta in a great big pot. She was just about to sit down to eat when suddenly the spaghetti disappeared! + +Sally was very confused. She looked all over her house and under her bed, but there was no spaghetti. She asked her mom and dad, but they hadn't seen it. Sally even asked her pet cat, but the cat just meowed. + +Sally was sad that her spaghetti had disappeared, but she was determined to find it. She organized her room and searched everywhere until finally she found it! The spaghetti was hiding behind her favorite teddy bear. + +Sally was very happy. She ate a delicious bowl of spaghetti and lived happily ever after. +Grandma and Grandpa had an exciting plan. They wanted to take their little granddaughter on a luxury step. Grandma was particularly enthusiastic. She was excited to show her granddaughter the wonders of a luxury step. + +The day of the luxury step arrived. Grandma and Grandpa woke up the little girl and put her in her best dress. She put on her shoes and then Grandma held her hand and Grandpa carried the bags. + +Grandma, Grandpa and the little girl stepped out the door and walked down the street. Soon, they reached a big shiny car. Grandma, Grandpa and the little girl stepped inside and the car drove away. + +Grandma was very happy. She and Grandpa had made the little girl's dream come true. The car took them to a beautiful place with a view of the beach. Grandma and Grandpa said it was the perfect spot for a luxury step. + +The little girl was delighted. She stepped out of the car with Grandma and Grandpa and they went on a walk. They saw wonderful creatures and plants and even a few sea birds. It was a magical experience. + +When the luxury step was over, Grandma and Grandpa hugged the little girl and said that it had been the most enthusiastic step they had ever taken. She hugged them back and said that it had been the best step ever. +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to go on an adventure. She put on her special shoes and set off on a jog. Everywhere she went she saw new and exciting things. But she was in a hurry to get to her destination. + +Along the way she passed lots of people. One person even said hello. It made her very embarrassed because she knew she was running late. But she chose to keep jogging and she wouldn't slow down. + +Eventually she reached her destination. It was the biggest park she had ever seen! She was so happy she wanted to yell and scream, but she reminded herself she was still in a hurry. + +She kept on jogging until she heard someone call her name. It was her friend that she had been looking for. She was so happy she forgot she was embarrassed. They laughed and hugged and ran around, then it was time to head home. + +Even though they were in a hurry they still took the time to explore some new places and have some more fun. Then the sun began to set and they had to hurry one last time. They ran back home feeling very excited and happy. +Once upon a time there was a green fish. It swam in the sea very fast. One day it saw a big rock in the water. The fish split the rock with its mouth. Inside the rock were lots of small shiny fish. The green fish was so happy! All the little fish jumped out of the rock and swam around the green fish. They were so happy to be free. The green fish and the little fish played and swam together. They had so much fun! + +The fish stayed together until nightfall. Then they all said goodbye and went back to their homes in the sea until they could meet again. +Once upon a time, there was a clever girl named Sarah. She liked to explore and find new things. One day, Sarah went on an adventure to find something special. She was led to a cozy kitchen. In the kitchen was a big pan. Sarah quickly realized the pan was special and it could lead her to a place of wonders. She picked up the pan and started to use her imagination. She climbed in and it started to fly high in the sky. Sarah was amazed! She wasn't scared at all. Soon, Sarah found herself flying over a far away land. She looked down and exclaimed "Wow!" Everywhere she looked, there was something new to explore. Sarah had the time of her life! She thanked the pan for helping her to the magical land. The pan had helped her discover a very special place. Thank you, pan! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary liked to play in the garden and find all kinds of fun things. She found a strange thing one day. It was a mixer. Mary couldn't figure out what it was. She shrugged and decided to take it home and show her mommy. + +When Mary got home, her mommy was very curious. She asked Mary, "What have you found?" Mary held up the mixer and told her mommy. Her mommy explained what it was and how to use it. + +Mary was so excited. She rushed to the kitchen and got all the things she needed. She put it all in the mixer and turned it on. It was so funny to watch the whisk spin around and mix everything. + +After a few minutes, her mommy said, "Let's see what you have made." Mary opened the mixer and amazingly enough, out came yummy cookies! Mary was so happy. She and her mommy enjoyed the tasty, chewy treats and thanked the mixer for helping make them. +Once upon a time there was a family who went on a busy vacation. Mom and Dad noticed that their little one was very excited. She was especially excited to be on a plane because she had never seen one before. + +When they arrived, the little one noticed that she was in a new place and there were lots of people around. She wanted to explore and see everything! + +Everyone was busy doing their own things. Dad was checking in to the hotel, Mom was talking to the receptionist, and the little one was looking around. She saw so many things she wanted to do! + +Finally, she noticed a playground nearby and ran off to play. Dad and Mom were relieved. Now they could both relax and enjoy the vacation too. +Sam was a big boy of three. He loved to explore and learn new things. One day, he decided to go for a hike in the woods. As he walked, he saw something he had never seen before - a big mark on a tree. + +Sam was curious, so he got closer to the mark. He realized it was a big, red 'X. He wondered what it meant. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was his mom calling him! He quickly ran back to his mom. + +When he got home, Sam asked his mom what the mark meant. His mom said it meant "danger". She said it was dangerous to play in the woods by himself. She explained that he was too little and there could be animals or other things that could hurt him. + +From then on, Sam remembered the mark and made sure he never went into the woods alone. He knew how important it was to stay safe! +Once upon a time there was a little bunny who loved to hop. Everywhere he went he hopped. One day, he was hopping through the meadow when he saw a penny. It was so shiny and new! But it was very cheap. He wanted to keep it for himself. So he hopped over to the penny and picked it up with his little paw. He was so excited he started hopping all around the meadow with it. + +He hopped and hopped until he was tired. He laid down in the grass and looked at the penny. "What shall I do with it?" he thought. He decided to hop back to his bunny hole and put his penny in a special box for safe keeping. + +He then ran happily back to the meadow and went on hopping and hopping until it was time to go home and go to bed. Every day, he went back to the meadow to hop and look at his penny. It was always a special moment for him. + +The bunny was very happy with his penny and treasured it forever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was happy and loved to give kisses. One day, while she was playing, there was a big emergency. Everyone was very scared and worried. + +The little girl saw this and wanted to help. She was calm and came up with a plan. The plan was to give kisses to make everyone feel better. + +So the little girl went around to everybody and kissed them on the cheek. Everyone was smiling and felt calm again. They thanked the little girl for her help. + +The little girl was very proud and happy. She knew that sometimes a simple kiss could help in an emergency. +Once there was a strong cage. In the cage lived a little girl. She loved to study. Everyday she sat and studied in her cage. She read books about animals and plants and practised counting. She took notes about the things she learned. + +Sometimes the girl’s mom visited to read with her. They read stories about princesses and knights and talked about the words in the stories. The girl asked lots of questions and her mom answered them. + +One day, the girl asked to be let out of the cage. She wanted to read outside and play with the birds. So her mom opened the door and turned off the strong cage. Everyone cheered and the girl ran to the garden to find her reading books. + +At night the girl went back to her cage and studied some more. She was always excited to learn more. Eventually the girl grew older and left her cage behind. But she never forgot all the things she studied when she was a little girl. +Henry the turtle was feeling very sad. He had lost his favorite piece of jewelry and he could not find it anywhere. He looked around and around, but he just could not find it. + +He was about to give up hope when he heard a noise coming from a nearby bush. He looked inside, and there was his lost jewelry! Henry was so happy, but he was also very puzzled. Who could have put it here? + +He heard another noise, and he looked up to see a bird flying away very fast. Suddenly, Henry realized what had happened. The bird had taken his jewelry to hide it in the bush! + +Henry shrugged and smiled. Even though he was sad before, now he was just glad to have his special piece of jewelry back. +There was a little girl who was very independent. She loved to explore new things and do things on her own. + +One day, the girl set out on an adventure. She found a big kitchen with a big drawer. She opened the drawer and could not believe what she saw inside – colourful toys and interesting objects. She was so excited! She quickly took out all the toys and grabbed the best ones. + +The little girl spent hours playing with the toys, particularly in the drawer. She built a mini house with the blocks and showed her stuffed animals the new home. She had a great time and was very proud that she had managed everything on her own. + +The little girl was now even more independent than before and it was all thanks to the drawer full of toys. +Once upon a time there was a loyal motorbike. He was always ready to take the boy for a ride. Everywhere the boy went, the motorbike followed. The boy liked it when the motorbike could ride fast and make lots of noise. + +But one day, something strange happened. The boy said a funny word - "Reverse!" - and the motorbike started to move backwards! This was exciting and the boy loved it. He asked the motorbike to go reverse again and again. The motorbike happily obeyed, spinning and twisting in different directions. + +After a while the boy knew it was time to go home. He thanked the motorbike for being so loyal and giving him an unforgettable ride. They said goodbye until the next time they met. +The sun was shining down on the party in the garden. All the children were running around, playing and laughing. Grandma was there too, looking after the children. + +Suddenly, there was an unexpected noise. Grandma was startled and she dropped the fragile plate she was holding. The plate broke and the pieces scattered across the garden. + +Grandma was horrified, but the children all laughed and cheered. "Let's have a scatter party!" they shouted. Grandma smiled, and all the children ran about trying to collect the pieces. + +Soon, the party was over and all the pieces had been collected. Grandma was so happy that she gave every child a piggyback ride! They were a happy bunch. +Once upon a time there was a mommy. She was cooking dinner and soon the best smell filled the house. She had a big pepper and wanted to add it to the meal. But when she opened the cupboard, she saw that she was all out of pepper. + +So the mommy called her little son, who was only 3 years old, and asked him to go to the store. He was so excited and ran outside. + +At the store, the little boy found a big jar of pepper. He took it to the counter and the shopkeeper replaced it for him. + +When the excited boy came home, he ran to the kitchen with the pepper. He was so excited to show mommy what he had gotten! The little boy was so loud that the mommy had to tell him to calm down. + +But finally, mommy was able to add the pepper to her meal. Everyone enjoyed the yummy food and had a happy dinner. +Once there was a boy named Tim. Every day, he had to help take care of the laundry. He was very impatient. Every day he would say, "Please, can I finish the laundry soon?" But every day, he had to keep going until it was all done. + +One day, Tim said to his mom, "Please, please, can I finish the laundry now?" His mom said yes. Tim was so excited that he started right away. He folded each shirt, and matched each sock. + +After Tim finished he said, "Mom, I finished the laundry. Please can I do something else now?" His mom said, "Yes of course, Tim. You did a great job." Tim smiled and said thank you. He was so happy that he was done with the laundry. +One day, a little girl named Sue was walking through the forest. She saw something very wide in the distance and started to walk towards it. As Sue got closer, she was surprised to see a fierce tiger! She had never seen a tiger before, and was so scared that her legs started to wobble. Suddenly, the tiger began to purr. Sue was so surprised that she smiled. It turned out that the tiger was friendly and wanted to be her friend. Sue was so happy that she ran up to the tiger and hugged it tightly. They became best friends and ran around in the forest together, to Sue's great surprise. +One day, Tom went to visit his aunt. He was so excited because he had never seen her before! Together, they went to the park and they discovered the swings and the slide. Tom had so much fun and laughed the whole time! + +Suddenly, Tom noticed that his aunt was looking very sad. He asked her why she felt guilty and she said it was because she couldn't always be with him. Tom smiled at his aunt and gave her a big hug and said it was okay. + +From that day on, Tom and his aunt discovered many more things together. They played in the park, went for walks and did all sorts of fun activities. Tom was glad that he discovered his aunt because she was the best! +Once there was a little boy named Joe. He was only three years old, but he was a very curious kid. He liked to examine things and figure out how they worked. + +One day, his parents bought him a very expensive ornament. Joe was so excited! He couldn't wait to examine it. He checked out the shiny red and gold details, and he thought it was so beautiful. + +Joe wanted to show everyone his new ornament, so he ran around the house and showed it to everyone he saw. He even took it outside to show all of his friends. + +Later that day, Joe went back to his room and examined it again. He kept it on his dresser and admired it every day. Joe loved his expensive ornament and was so happy that his parents bought it for him. +Once upon a time, there was a strong sausage. He lived in a small house in the countryside. Every day, he went out to support his friends. He helped them when they needed it and made them feel happy. + +One day, the strong sausage was feeling very tired. He needed some help. So, he decided to ask his friends. All of them came to his house and said they would help him. + +They worked together and made the strong sausage feel stronger. They made him food, like sausages and fresh vegetables. The strong sausage was so happy for his friends' support. He thanked them and said, "Thank you for being so kind to me." + +From then on, the strong sausage always felt pleased to see his friends and he never forgot their support. Every day he went out to help and support his friends too, just like they had done for him. +Once there was a little boy who lived on a farm. He was so cute! He liked playing in the yard and running around with the animals. + +One day the little boy went outside. The sky was cloudy and the air was chilly. The little boy shivered. + +He went to his favorite spot and looked around. What he saw made him shiver even more! A big, white snowman stood in the middle of the farm. + +The little boy thought it was so cute! He wanted to give it a hug. He slowly walked closer and reached out his hands. + +But when he touched it, the snowman started to shake and wiggle. The little boy was so scared that he shivered and ran back inside his house! He was so excited to tell his mom what he saw. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. Tom loved the sunshine. It made him feel happy and safe. He loved playing in the sunshine and feeling the warm rays on his skin. + +One day, Tom wanted to play with his friends. But they told him to ignore him. He felt really sad but he knew that if he wanted to keep playing with them, he had to do as they said. + +So Tom ignored his friends and went outside to play in the sunshine. As he played, he felt the warmth of the sun on his face. It was peaceful and harmless. + +After playing in the sunshine for a while, Tom came inside. When he came in, he noticed that his friends were laughing and playing again. He was happy to see them playing together. + +Tom never forgot the feeling of the sunshine that day, and how it kept him safe even when his friends told him to ignore them. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who wanted to know how to fly. He went up to a wise old owl and asked, "Please, wise owl, can you teach me how to fly?" The owl smiled, and said, "Yes, I can help you." + +The owl taught the little bird how to use his wings and how to flutter in the air. The little bird was very excited. He flapped his wings and flew high and far. He felt so happy, and spread his wings even wider. + +But then one day, the little bird met a problem. He was frustrated. He couldn't figure out how to turn left or right. He couldn't decide which way to go. + +The wise owl saw the little bird struggling, and he said, "Little bird, you need to use the wisdom from within. Only then can you flutter and fly freely. Close your eyes, and focus on what you want to do. You will know the right way." + +The little bird did as the wise owl said, and soon, he was flying like never before. He zoomed around in circles, up and down, left and right. He knew how to fly with ease! +Once there was a little girl named Mary. She was three years old and she loved to explore her world. One day Mary went for an adventure in her backyard. When she got there she saw a cobweb in the corner of the garden. Mary was a bit scared and she started to tremble. But then she noticed that the cobweb was beautiful and pretty. It was covered with delicate, shimmery strings of web. + +Mary wanted to touch it. But it was too high for her to reach. She thought about what she could do. Then, suddenly, she had an idea. Mary looked around until she found a stick. She used the stick to gently move the cobweb away. + +Now that it was available, Mary could touch it. She was so excited! She touched the cobweb with her finger. It felt soft and tickly. For the rest of the day, Mary kept playing with the cobweb. She was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man who used to take a walk every day. He would always stop at the same bench along the way. Each day he put a few coins on the bench and then waited. Soon enough, a small bird appeared. The bird hopped around the bench, looking for the coins. After the bird had taken the coins, the elderly man would supply the bench with more coins. This happened every day. The bird soon learnt of the elderly man's kind deed and began bringing friends to the bench to help collect the coins. Over time the number of birds grew and the coins on the bench were never in short supply. The elderly man's generous act of kindness was rewarded with a new array of friends he had made during his daily walks. +Fred was super excited. It was his birthday and his parents said they had a special surprise. First they ate delicious dinner and then it was time for dessert. His mom brought out a cake that was brilliant! It had colourful candles and frosting all around it. Fred was so happy he couldn't wait to make a wish and blow out the candles. After he made a wish Fred lay down on the floor and closed his eyes. When he opened them the cake was gone! His dad said it was a surprise and they were all going to the ice cream shop down the street. Fred was so amazed and happy. He had never been to the store before and it was full of yummy treats. He had a scoop of chocolate ice cream and he thought it was the best dessert ever. He couldn't stop smiling and feeling like the luckiest kid in the world. +Mandy and her mom went shopping. Mandy wanted to find something special to play with. She saw a tape and got really excited. She asked her Mom if she could buy it. Her Mom said yes and bought the tape for Mandy. + +Mandy quickly ran to the park near her house. She wanted to play with her new tape. She started to play. She made a game where she would roll the tape on the ground. She laughed and smiled as she watched it roll. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. Mandy was very sad. She felt miserable and wanted to go inside. She quickly picked up her tape and ran home. + +Once home, Mandy continued to play. She turned on some music and started dabbing and dance with her Tape. She had lots of fun even though it was raining. +Lily belonged to a small family. They had a house that was fit for their size. Every day, Lily went to the park and played with her friends. She was so happy to have them as her friends. Every night, she and her family went for a walk. They would look for lilies to pick. Lilies belonged in the park and Lily always felt at home when she saw them. They were the perfect fit for her and her family. Everyone in the family was so happy to belong to each other. +Once upon a time there was a truck. It was very big and high. Every day it went out, carrying things. One day, when it was finished, the truck driver was ready to go home. He slowly closed the truck door. He was almost finished when he heard something. It was a tiny meow. He looked inside and there was a small kitten, looking up at him. The truck driver happily let the kitten out and closed the truck door again. He waved bye as the truck drove away, carrying all of its things. The kitten was very happy in its new home. It had a nice big truck, high up in the sky. +Once there was a bee hive in the forest. The bees had to take baths everyday because they liked to stay clean. They huddled around each other in the wild and put water droplets on their wings. Then, they would flap their wings so the water spread all over their bodies. They did this again and again until they were all sparkling clean. After every bath, they were ready to explore the wild and pollinate the colorful flowers. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very cheerful and loved to dance. One day, she decided to go on an adventure. She guessed it would be a lot of fun! + +First, she took a walk in the park. She saw a playground and made her way to the slide. She watched all of the kids having fun and decided she wanted to join them. She was a great dancer and tried to spin in the air! + +Next, she went to the lake and saw lots of ducks. She laughed and tried to guess which one was having the most fun. It was a cheerful sight! + +Finally, Lucy went to the pond. There she saw a lot of fish. They were swimming around, so she decided to make them a game. She tried to guess which one was the best dancer! + +Lucy had a great time on her adventure. She laughed and smiled all day. She was so cheerful that everyone around her was filled with joy. +Once there was a little girl, she was very enthusiastic. One day, she wanted to go on an exciting adventure so she decided to get her bike and head out. + +She started to pedal and soon she was riding down the street. She felt the wind rushing past her face and the sun shining on her. She was very happy. + +Soon she came to a corner and noticed a sign which said 'Fill Up!' She realized it was a gas station. She stopped and asked the attendant to fill her bike with gas. The attendant smiled at her enthusiasm and led her bike to the pump. + +After the bike was filled up, the little girl thanked the attendant and hopped back on. She was off again and soon she was back on her adventure. She waved goodbye and kept pedalling. + +The little girl continued on, feeling the wind and the sun, she was having a wonderful time. What an amazing adventure it had been! +Once there was a family who liked to do yoga together. The father was strong and the mother was very flexible! Both their children, who were 3 and 5 years old, wanted to do yoga too. + +So their parents supported them, and taught them some modern yoga moves. They said it was good to stretch and move their bodies together. + +The two children would practice their yoga everyday. They would practice their breathing, stretching, and twisting their bodies. They felt so strong and relaxed after their yoga session! + +The family loved doing yoga together. They stayed healthy and fit while having fun together. The father and mother were really proud of how the two children were doing modern yoga. +Once there was a girl named Anne. She was very adventurous. Every day she went out on an adventure. + +Today, Anne decided to go to the park. When she got close to the park, she saw a turn. She was curious to see what it was, so she decided to take a closer look. + +When she got to the turn, she found that it was an old rusty wheel. She had never seen it before. She wanted to see what it could do, so she decided to push it. The wheel started to work and it began to turn around and around. + +Anne's friends came to join her and watched the wheel turn. They all thought it was really cool and wanted to work on it. They worked together to get the wheel spinning faster. + +Hours later, the wheel was spinning quickly and Anne, her friends and everyone else had a lot of fun. Everyone laughed and were filled with joy. + +They had experienced a great adventure at the park thanks to Anne's discovery of the turn. +Once there were two brothers. One was heavy and the other was light. Both brothers wanted to value each other and care for one another. + +One day the brothers decided to find a way to show their love. They thought about playing together, so they looked for a fun activity. They soon discovered rhythm and realized that it was exciting to play together. + +They would practice rhythm every day, and eventually became very good at it. They worked together and enjoyed playing their instruments. It was a beautiful thing to see them play together in harmony. + +The brothers valued each other more and more everyday. They felt the rhythm in their hearts and knew that it was the rhythm of love. When they played together it was the perfect balance of light and heavy. + +The brothers would play music together forever, and always show their love by valuing each other. +Josh went to the market with his parents. He was very excited. He looked around and observed everything. He saw lots of fruit, vegetables, and other things. He saw lots of people walking around carrying bags. + +Josh's mom showed him where the fruit was. She said it was very important to eat healthy food. Josh looked at the apples, oranges and other fruit in the market. He was amazed. He decided to get one apple to eat. + +Josh's dad said it was important to be careful in the market. He showed Josh how to be careful when choosing the fruit. Josh was happy to have the chance to observe the market and make an important decision. + +His parents rewarded him with an ice cream for his wise choice. Josh was really happy and enjoyed his ice cream. It was a great day at the market! +George was very embarrassed. He was riding his new motorcycle and he knew it was the fastest one on the block. But when he was on the corner, two boys started to complain about it. They said it was too slow and ugly. George was sad and he didn't know what to do. + +So he decided to prove them wrong. He closed his eyes, revved the engine and sped away as fast as he could. Everyone in the neighbourhood was amazed. They cheered for George and the two boys were stunned. + +Now the two boys did not complain anymore and George was very proud of himself and his motorcycle. He would always remember his adventurous ride. +Once upon a time there was a fine barrel. This barrel was special and it didn't want to be alone. So, it asked all the other barrels if anyone was looking for a friend. However, none of the other barrels were interested. Then the fine barrel thought of an idea. + +It asked a little girl if she would wrap it up in a big hug. Thankfully, the little girl was more than happy to. She took the fine barrel and proceeded to wrap it in a big hug. She cuddled and rubbed it until it was nice and warm. + +The fine barrel loved it so much that it asked the little girl to do it again. She obliged and before long, they were the best of friends. They would hug and cuddle whenever they could and even have adventures with the other barrels in the field. + +What a wonderful time they had! They sailed the rivers, explored forests and even traveled to far off places. The little girl would never forget these wonderful moments with her fine barrel friend. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She loved playing with her toys on the carpet. She would make funny noises, laugh and flip around. But no one seemed to notice. + +Jane’s parents were too busy to play with her. They were always busy working and trying to save money. Jane felt sad and ignored. + +Jane continued to play on the poor old carpet. She would lay on it and draw pictures. She even tried to get her parents to notice, but they were too busy to care. + +Finally, Jane decided to make a big mess on the carpet. Then her parents would have to pay attention to her. But Jane’s plan didn’t work. Her parents simply ignored the mess and kept working. + +Jane felt so sad and ignored. But she soon realized that her parents weren’t ignoring her. They just had a lot to do, and they were doing their best to take care of her. Jane was still sad, but she understood. And that made her feel a little better. +The little boy wanted to play. He looked around and saw his box of matches. He picked it up and opened it, smiling with delight. + +He started to play, lighting one match after another and watching it burn with his bright blue eyes. He was so full of energy, it was a lively game. + +Suddenly, he heard something. It was a laugh. He looked up and saw his mom laughing. He smiled and laughed back. He knew she was laughing because of his game. + +He enjoyed playing with the matches and laughing with his mom. He went on playing for a long time. When the box of matches ran out, the little boy lay down to sleep, content and happy. +Jack was a little boy who loved playing hide and seek. He had an adorable little sister who always wanted to play with him. Today, Jack wanted to show his sister an extra special game. + +Jack took a piece of paper and crumpled it up into a ball. He showed the paper to his sister and said, “Ready, set, disappear!†When he said the magical word, the paper disappeared and the two kids giggled. + +Jack and his sister ran around the room, looking for the paper. They lifted up books, peeked behind furniture, and even looked in the cupboard! + +After a few minutes, Jack’s sister started to look sad. Suddenly, Jack remembered where he had put the paper – behind his back! He reached around and pulled it out. + +The two kids laughed and hugged each other. They were so happy to have found the paper and to have such a magical time together. +Once upon a time, there was a curious duck. She wanted to go on an adventure, so she decided to fly up to the sink in the big house. + +When she got there, the duck was very excited. She saw a long thing that looked like a tube and it was all shiny and spinning. The duck was very curious and wanted to know what it was. + +The duck jumped in and the tube suddenly started to reverse. The duck felt like she was going backwards and getting smaller and smaller. She was scared and started quacking loudly. + +But then all of a sudden, the duck felt her feet touch the sink. She had reversed back to where she started! She was so happy and safe, and knew that she could always explore with caution. +Once there was a girl called Molly. She had a big, wide scarf. She liked it very much. One day, she wanted to show it off, so she went to the park. + +When she got there, she had so much fun. She twirled and spun around with her scarf. She pushed it out wide so everybody could see it. + +Suddenly, a strong gust of wind came along. It was so strong it blew Molly's scarf up and away! Molly was scared and began to cry. + +But then, a friendly man came over to her. He had a big, strong umbrella. He told Molly to hold onto his umbrella, then he pushed the scarf down until it had landed safely on the ground. + +Molly was very pleased. She thanked the man kindly, picked up her scarf and ran off to show it to everyone again. It was a happy ending! +Once upon a time there was a big blackboard. It was a tough blackboard, so no matter how much the kids tried to move it, it wouldn't budge. Then one day Johnny decided to give it a try. He rolled up his sleeves and pushed with all his might. To everyone's surprise, the blackboard started to move! It slowly rolled across the room all the way to the other side. Everyone cheered and clapped. Johnny couldn't believe what he had done! + +From that day on, the kids all knew that anything was possible if you tried hard enough. They all cheered whenever the blackboard rolled and remembered that no matter how tough things seemed, if you put your mind to it, you could always make it happen. +Once upon a time there was a lion. He was scared to roar. He was too embarrassed to let out his roar. + +One day the lion got a letter in the mail. He was so happy he couldn't help himself - he roared loud and strong. + +The people and the animals that lived near the lion heard his big loud roar. They were so surprised and amazed. The lion knew he had done something special. + +Now the lion is no longer scared to roar. He feels so brave and strong when he hears his roar. He knows that his roar can make people and animals smile. +Once there was a girl and a boy. The girl wanted to solve a problem, so she went to the boy for help. The boy told her about a fan he had in his bedroom. He said it could help. + +When they got to the bedroom, the girl noticed the fan was very old and dusty. She asked what they were supposed to do. The boy told her they had to try and solve the problem with the fan. + +The girl was a little scared, but she started to work. She cleaned off the fan and tried to get it started. Finally, it began to spin and make a breeze in the room. + +The boy was amazed! He had never seen anything like this before. The girl felt very proud of herself and of the unknown power of the fan. They both knew the fan had solved their problem. +Molly was curious. She liked to observe. She watched the birds in the sky and the bugs in the garden. One day she observed something different. + +In the garden, a woman was picking salad. It was light green and very crisp. Molly was so excited that she asked the woman if she could try it. + +The woman smiled and gave Molly some of the salad. Molly tasted it and found it delicious. She asked the woman if she could have some more salad. + +The woman happily gave Molly some salad. Molly enjoyed it very much. She thanked the woman and ran off to tell her mom about her delicious salad! +Once upon a time, there was a pitch. It was quiet and still. Nothing was happening. Until one day, something did! A big noise came from the pitch. It was a big sneeze! Someone had arrived and snuck up on the pitch. It was a surprise. + +The pitch felt alive. All around, lots of running, jumping and shouting could be heard. A game was happening. People were playing and having lots of fun. + +The players were passing a ball around, chasing each other and even sometimes falling down. The pitch was no longer quiet. It was filled with excitement and smiles. The game continued until it got dark outside. + +The players said goodbye, and the pitch became quiet again. But it was a happy quiet. Something special had happened. +One day, Jack and his mom went to the market. Jack was very excited to go. When they arrived, brightly colored lights were glowing everywhere. Jack and his mom wandered around and looked at all the tasty things they could buy. + +Jack saw some juicy apples and delicious oranges. He wanted to eat them all, but his mom said he could only pick one. He chose a red apple and took a bite. It was so juicy and tasty! + +Then, Jack and his mom went to see all the fun toys. There were brightly colored balls and cars. Jack wanted to buy them all, but his mom said he could pick just one. He chose a blue ball. + +Jack and his mom had a great time at the market. Jack was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. The lights were still glowing when they left and Jack couldn’t wait to come back again! +One day, Sammy was so tired that he decided to take a nap. He plopped on the sofa and soon his eyes were closed. He felt so warm and cozy that he began to snore. + +While Sammy was napping, his mommy went to check out the calendar to plan his afternoon. She saw that it was time for Sammy to go to the park and have fun. She knew Sammy needed to take a nap first to make sure he was ready for the park. + +With a smile, mommy gently shook Sammy awake. Sammy saw the harmless sunshine streaming through the window and knew it was time for the park. Sammy leapt out of bed, so excited for the adventure that lay ahead. + +They went to the park and had so much fun. Sammy was so glad he had time for a nap. He felt refreshed and energized. He was happy to spend the day at the park with his mommy. +Mommy and Daddy took Joey to the store. It was very big and had lots of things in it. Joey and Mommy saw a new screen. It was large and had lots of colors. Joey loved it and wanted to take it home. + +Mommy and Daddy said they would give it to Joey. He jumped up and down and was so happy. + +When they got home, they set up the new screen in the living room. The colors were so bright and vivid. Joey and Mommy watched a movie on it and had so much fun. + +It was a special day because Mommy and Daddy gave Joey the new screen. He was so excited and hugged them tight. +Jim's mommy was taking him for a walk in the park. The sun was bright and Jim smiled with joy. As they approached a big tree, he saw something sparkle in the branch above him. He looked up and blinked with surprise. + +Jim's mommy asked, "What is it?" Jim pointed and said, "A bird". The bird just sat there, looking thoughtful and still. Jim and his mommy watched for a little while. + +Suddenly, the bird flapped its wings and took off. Its wings glittered in the sun like diamonds. Jim was so excited that he quickly waved goodbye. When the bird was gone, Jim's mommy said, "That was so thoughtful of the bird". Jim smiled and said, "It was beautiful". + +Together, they watched the bird fly away until it was out of sight. Jim's mommy told him, "Be like the bird, Jim. Always be thoughtful and show your light to the world". Jim smiled and thought, "I will". +Once upon a time, there was a tree in the forest. Every day, she would whistle and be very playful. All the other trees in the forest would listen and smile. + +One day, a little bunny who was playing in the forest heard the tree whistling. He was so amazed by the sounds he ran up to the tree. He hopped around the tree, listening to the happy tune. He smiled and clapped his paws. + +The bunny and the tree became the best of friends and played together every day. They would jump and dance around the tree, and the tree would whistle even louder. + +When the sun would set, the bunny would wave goodbye to the tree before hopping back into the forest. As he left, he heard the tree whistling and singing, happy and playful. +Once upon a time, there was a big crystal. It was very beautiful and sparkled in the sunshine. Everyone wanted it, but nobody could reach it. + +One day, a brave girl decided to try and get the crystal. She climbed very high up into a tree and then jumped to get it. She kept reaching as hard as she could, but it was just out of her reach. She was about to give up when suddenly the branch she was standing on started to yield and the crystal dropped down into her hands! + +The girl was so happy and shouted out loud with joy. Everyone around her cheered and clapped, and the crystal glowed brighter than ever. + +The girl took the crystal home and kept it safe forever. Every time she looked at it, it made her smile and she never forgot the special moment when it yielded to her. +One day, a little girl named Daisy was feeling very foolish. She wanted to find a new way to play. So, she opened a drawer in her bedroom and found a bottle of black ink. + +She was so excited! She wanted to draw something with the ink. She opened the bottle and dipped a paintbrush into it. The ink was so dark that it almost looked like night-time! + +So Daisy started to paint. She painted the wall and the floor and even the ceiling. She thought it looked so cool! + +But then, Daisy made a mistake. She accidentally spilled all of the ink everywhere! It got on her hands, and on the furniture, and even on her clothes. + +Now Daisy felt really foolish. She had made a mess! But even though it was a silly mistake, Daisy had lots of fun playing with the ink. +One day, a little boy was feeling very uncomfortable. He wanted to play with his toys but he wasn't allowed. He started to cry. His mom heard him and came to help. She asked him what was wrong. He said he was hungry and he wanted some cereal. His mom smiled and got him his favorite cereal. He was so happy that he stopped crying and ate his cereal. He felt comforted and safe with his mom. She hugged him and they ate the cereal together. The little boy felt much better now that he had a delicious crunchy cereal. He was happy and content again. His mom said that when he's feeling uncomfortable, he can always talk to her, and she will happily comfort him. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old man named Joe. Every morning, he would wake up early with the sun. He would put on his special suit, made just for him. The bright yellow suit was so bright, it made the birds sing. + +The next morning when Joe woke up, he realized something was wrong. His suit was missing! Joe looked around his bedroom, but he couldn't find it anywhere. He knew he had to be wise and think of something. + +So Joe came up with a plan. He decided he would look for his suit outside. He searched all around his garden, but still nothing. + +At last, Joe had an idea. He thought that maybe he'd left his suit outside when he was working in the garden yesterday. Sure enough, as he rounded the corner of his house, there it was. His beloved suit was perched on the bench. + +Joe was so happy and relieved to see his suit. He quickly put it on and went out to enjoy his day in the sun. He had been wise to follow his intuition and with that, his morning was saved. +Once there was a little girl called Amy. She was very excited to go to a special place. It was a place full of music and fun. + +When they got there, Amy was delighted. Everywhere she looked she could see people dancing and laughing. She wanted to join them but she was a bit scared. + +Suddenly, she remembered the dancing lessons her mom had taught her. She felt confident and strong. She joined the other dancers and her feet began to move. + +The music was so happy and soon everyone was smiling and laughing. Amy was so proud of herself for being brave and joining in. + +But then the music stopped and everyone was upset. Amy didn't understand why and she started to cry. Then everyone cheered and the music started to play again. This time everyone was dancing and Amy was thrilled. She danced happily until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. She was very excited because yesterday she had reached the top of the mountain. + +She had been walking for a long time and she was tired, but she hadn't given up. She kept going until she could see the very top. + +When she got there, she found an open door. Even though she was scared she stepped inside. + +It was dark and quiet. She felt something soft and looked down to see a big furry bear. He was huge and she was scared, but he smiled at her. + +The bear said, "Well done, little one. You reached the top yesterday, so I have a special treat for you." + +He held out a bag of sweets and Amy was so excited. She thanked the bear and hugged him goodbye, before running back down the mountain with her prize. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wide girl. She had a special phone in her hand. She wanted to make something with her phone. So, she pressed some buttons and lots of colors came out! The colors made a big rainbow. The girl was very happy. She made a lot of rainbows with her phone and she laughed and danced around playing fun games with the rainbows. Then, she went to show her friends the rainbows she made with her phone. Everyone was happy and they had lots of fun playing together with the rainbows. +Once there was a room with a big messy curtain. It had lots of pieces of cloth that were all over the place. One day, a little girl went into the room and wanted to make the room look neat. She decided to straighten up the curtain. She pulled it and shut it tight so it was closed. She was so proud of her work that she clapped. Now the room looked neat and tidy. The little girl smiled and ran out of the room to play. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. He was very shy and didn't like talking to people. One day, his teacher asked him a question in front of the whole class. Jack felt an urge to answer, but he was too anxious. He just stood there, hoping the teacher would forget about him. + +The teacher called his name louder and Jack saw everyone looking at him. He was so scared he couldn't speak. The teacher asked him again what the answer was. Jack had the right answer, but he was too scared to tell the teacher. + +Finally, Jack found the courage to speak. He was so relieved when he heard the teacher say he was right. The students clapped and smiled at Jack. From that day on, Jack was no longer scared to answer questions in class. +Once there was a little girl who was very restless. She wanted to understand new words, so she decided to get a dictionary from the bookshelf. She dragged the heavy dictionary to her chair and opened it. + +At first, the dictionary was very difficult for the girl to understand. She couldn't even read the words! But then she had an idea. She took out her crayons and began to draw pictures for the words. + +Soon, the girl became very excited. She was understanding all the new words! Now she could read anything she wanted in the dictionary. + +The little girl was so proud of herself. She had used her smarts to understand the dictionary. And now she could use it to learn big, grown-up words. +Mandy's mommy explained that a panda was a special animal. Mandy couldn't wait to see one. So, the next day her mommy took her to the zoo. When Mandy saw the panda she was so proud. He was so big, and he had white fur around his eyes and black fur everywhere else. + +Mandy asked her mommy what he was eating, and mommy explained that pandas mostly eat bamboo. Mandy thought that was very cool! She watched him for a long time and felt proud to see such a special animal. + +At the end of the day, Mandy and her mommy went home. She talked about the panda to her daddy and he was very proud of her. Mandy had a great day, and she was so happy to have seen the panda! +Once there was a little girl named Sue. One day Sue was in her room playing with her dolls. Suddenly she felt something strange. She looked down and she saw a strange bug! It was a big, black bug with a long tail. Sue was scared. She didn't want to touch it! + +Then Sue closed her eyes and put out her hand. She touched the bug carefully. Suddenly, the bug made a terrible noise. Sue screamed and jumped back. She felt so scared! + +After that, Sue ran out of her room and down the stairs until she saw her mom in the kitchen. She told her mom about the bug and the terrible noise it made. + +"Don't worry sweetheart," said her mom. "It's just a harmless cricket. See, he doesn't bite. Now, come and give him a gentle touch." + +Sue was still scared, but she did as her mom said. She reached out her hand and touched the bug. To her surprise, the bug felt quite soft! She smiled and played with it for a while. + +From that day on, Sue knew that touching something isn't always terrible. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was very glad to go to school every day because he liked his teacher a lot. + +His teacher always urged Jack to work hard in school and to pay attention to what she said. Jack really listened closely with his big pupils and tried his best to learn. + +One day, the teacher urged Jack to help her collect the toys from around the classroom. Jack was glad to help and he went around the room gathering the toys. + +When he brought the last toy to the teacher, she thanked him and said how proud she was of Jack. He grinned from ear to ear and was glad that his teacher was proud of him. +Once upon a time, there was a humble lemon. The lemon was really thirsty, so it decided to drink some water. It looked around, but it couldn't find any water anywhere. Suddenly, a bird flew by with a full bucket of water. The lemon asked the bird for some water, but the bird smiled and flew away. + +The lemon was still very thirsty, so it kept searching for water. Eventually, it found a pond and happily drank the water. The lemon was very relieved and thanked the kind pond. After drinking, the lemon felt much better and refreshed. + +The lemon was determined to pay it forward and help someone else out. So the humble lemon smiled and waited for the next thirsty creature that would come by. +Once there was a little boy, and he was very happy. He loved to play and laugh with his friends. Every morning his Mommy and Daddy would wrap him in a big hug. They loved him very much. + +One day, the little boy went on an adventure in the forest with his family. They had a picnic and flew kites. The little boy was having so much fun. He laughed and ran and jumped around. + +When evening came, the Mommy and Daddy wrapped the little boy up in a warm blanket and carried him back home. They tucked him into bed and kissed him goodnight. + +The little boy woke up the next morning feeling full of life. He was so happy to be alive and experience this beautiful life. He knew how lucky he was to have his Mommy and Daddy to wrap him in love and care for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little red beetle. He was bigger than most of his friends and he liked how he looked. One day, he was walking around and he saw a big, red apple. The beetle was embarrassed because he wanted the apple but he was too small to reach it. + +The beetle was so embarrassed that he ran and hid. But then he noticed another small, red beetle. She was really small and could fit in the palm of the beetle's hand. + +The small beetle said she could help. She asked the big, red beetle to pick her up and she would get the apple. So, the big red beetle did and flew her up to the apple. + +The small red beetle was able to grab the big, red apple. The big, red beetle was so proud and happy to help his little friend. And so they shared the apple and started to be very good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a balloon who loved to nap. He would close his eyes and drift away in the sky. But one day, the sky was gloomy and the balloon couldn't find a place to nap. He wanted to lay down and rest, but he couldn't because the sky was dull and gray. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was a little girl! She was playing with a ball and she offered to let the balloon nap. She laid him down on the grass and he smiled and closed his eyes. For the first time in days, the balloon felt comfortable and could finally take a nap. + +When he awoke, the sky had turned blue and the sun was shining. The little girl was gone - but she had left the balloon a map and a ball! He was so happy that he leapt up into the sky, floating and soaring with his new balloon friends, whistling and singing as he went. + +From then on, every time the sky was gloomy, the balloon remembered the little girl and her kindness - and he would always take a nap. +Once upon a time there was a silly cow. This cow was very stupid because it didn't know how to feed itself. Every day it had to wait for the farmer to come and feed it. Every time the farmer arrived, the cow would hear the bell clicking and it would wait. + +One day something different happened. Instead of the farmer, a rabbit approached the cow. The rabbit said to the cow, "I'm here to feed you!" The cow was so surprised, it just stood still. + +The rabbit pulled out some fruits and vegetables and started to feed the cow. The cow was so happy, it just kept eating! + +From then on, the cow learned that it didn't need to wait for the farmer, but it could just rely on the rabbit to come and feed it. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a statue. It was very tall and made of shiny metal. Every day, the statue recorded what happened in the park. It watched the people come and go. It watched them play and dance. + +The statue kept record of everything in the park. It made sure that everything was organized. All of the animals and plants were taken care of. Everything was clean and neat. + +One day, a little girl came to the park. She was so excited to see the statue. She ran around it, laughing and playing. + +The statue watched the girl with a smile. She was so happy and excited. The statue wrote down the girl’s joy in its record. + +The little girl comes back to the park everyday. She loves playing and the statue watches over her with a smile. The statue is happy to have recorded her joy. +Once, there was an enormous seal in the sea. He served all the fish in the ocean and always helped them out. One day, he set off on a long journey. + +The seal travelled for days and days until he reached a beach. It was so lovely that he decided to stay. + +Every day, he swam out to sea and served the fish. They loved him for taking care and helping them. + +The seal was happy, and he made many friends. He served all the fish with joy and kept them safe. + +He spent many years living on the beach, but he eventually decided it was time to move on. But the seal never forgot how happy and content he had been while serving the fish. +There was a number of children playing outside. One of them wished to have a new toy. He asked his mother for it, but she said no. He was so careless that he did not bother asking again. + +The other children were having a great time playing with the toy they had. The wishful child was very lonely and sad. He watched the others while they were having a wonderful time. + +Then suddenly, a magical fairy approached him. She said, “If you stay patient and wait, your wish might come true!" She waved her magical wand and a brand new toy appeared in front of him. + +The child was so happy he wanted to tell everyone about the magical fairy. But when he turned around to show them, the fairy had disappeared. + +The child was now so busy playing with his new toy and never forgot the magical fairy who granted his wish. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She was three years old. One day, Lucy went to the park with her mummy. When she got there, she saw something shiny in the grass. It was a beautiful bracelet. Lucy was very excited. + +She questions her mummy and asked, "What is this?" Mummy told her it was a bracelet and asked if she wanted to keep it. Lucy said yes and quickly put it on. + +Suddenly, a big angry man came over to them. At first, he asked them very nicely if he could have the bracelet. But when Lucy said no, the man started to shout and get very angry. He said he had lost his bracelet and wanted it back. Lucy was scared and her mummy was worried. + +Mummy told the man that he couldn't have the bracelet. She said it was now Lucy's. The man got even angrier and said it was his. But mummy and Lucy stayed strong, and eventually the man left. + +Lucy was so proud of herself. She had kept her new bracelet. It glittered in the sunshine, and she vowed to never let it go. The End. +Once there was an otter who wanted to win. He worked really hard to practice and learn all the skills he would need. One day the otter decided to enter a contest. He was nervous but very excited too. + +When the contest started the otter noticed that some of the competitors were cheating. They had brought fake props to help them win. The otter was angry because it was unfair. + +With all his hard work, the otter did the best he could. He was determined to win and show the cheaters that hard work was the only way to success. After a lot of effort, the otter crossed the finish line first and won. He was so happy and proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a thin dog. The dog was walking through a valley when suddenly the ground began to twist and shake. It was an earthquake! The dog became scared and hid behind a tree. When the shaking stopped, the dog could not believe his eyes. The ground had moved and created a path between two tall mountains. The dog slowly crept onto the path and began his adventure. + +Soon the thin path became a slippery slope. The dog slipped and slid but he kept going. Eventually the ground became steady again and the dog continued on. The path was so thin that the sides of the mountains were almost touching! + +The dog eventually reached the end of the path and found a beautiful valley. He was so happy that he jumped around and barked. The thin path had led him to a new and exciting place. + +The thin dog had finished his adventure! He headed back home to tell his friends all about it. +One day, Lucy was walking down a long street. She was carrying a special surprise for her mom. Suddenly, Lucy started to feel tired and she forgot to bring the surprise. Lucy felt really sad and started to cry. + +The kind people on the street saw Lucy crying and tried to help. They asked her why she was sad but she didn't know how to explain. Then one of the people had an idea. He suggested they play a game! + +So they all sat down in a circle and started to play hide and seek. Lucy soon stopped crying and they all had a lot of fun. Lucy forgot all about the surprise and just enjoyed the game. + +At the end of the game, one of the people handed Lucy a big box. He told her it was a special surprise! She opened the box and it was a beautiful new toy. Lucy was so happy and thanked everyone for the gift. + +After that, Lucy said goodbye and continued walking down the long street. She was thinking about all the kind people that helped her forget her worries. +Mommy wanted to buy a mixer. She looked in the store and found a pale one. It looked so cool! Mommy smiled when she saw it and said "I will buy it". She bought the mixer and took it home. + +When Mommy got home she was so happy. She quickly took the mixer out of the bag and plugged it in. It started spinning and made a noise. Mommy used it to make some cookies. She put the ingredients in and watched the pale mixer mix them. + +Mommy and daddy tasted the cookies. They were so yummy! Mommy said "Thank you mixer!" They were all so happy with their new mixer. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was always dependable. His mom never forgot to give him a jar of jam for breakfast. He loved it so much that he never wanted to forget the feeling of eating it. Every day he would quickly eat his jam and then run outside to play. + +One day he could not find his jam. He searched the house, but he just could not remember where he had put it. Then he realized he had forgotten to grab it when he had left the kitchen. He ran back inside, but it was too late! His mom had already put it away. + +He was sad that he had forgotten such an important thing. But then he got a good idea. The next morning he asked his mom to put his jam in a special place so that he could never forget it. His mom did, and from then on he never forgot his jam! +One day a family went looking for something special. The dad called out "Where is it?" and his daughter answered "Underground". The family went to the underground and it was clear. They were looking for a special treasure - some buried coins. Dad began to dig with his hands and soon the treasure was found! Everyone was so excited. They called it "happy treasure". Dad said "Let's keep it safe!" So the family put it in a special box and took it home. They all laughed and smiled - what a happy surprise! +One day, Mum said it was time to test the rhythm. The little boy was excited but a bit scared too. He wasn't sure if he was ready. + +Mum smiled at him and said he was going to try his best. She gave him a drum and he started to beat it. But he was slow and his playing was weak. + +Mum thought for a moment and then gave him a different drum. This one was bigger and made a louder noise when he hit it. Suddenly, the little boy's rhythm improved. He started to smile as he played the drum and in no time, the rhythm was strong. + +Mum clapped with joy and hugged her little boy. She said he had done very well and he should feel proud of himself. They celebrated together with a hug and a smile. The little boy knew he could do it. He had tested his rhythm, and it was strong. +Once upon a time there was a reindeer living in the woods. He was very creative and loved to explore the forest. Everyday he would poke around looking for something new and exciting. + +One day, the reindeer came up with the idea of flying around the world. He found a machine made of wood and started to poke at it, to see how it worked. Soon enough he figured it out, and before long he was soaring above the trees. + +He saw lots of fun things on his journey and was amazed by the sights. He poked and prodded at new things, learning as he went. Every reindeer that he passed would look up and wave at him, amazed by the sight of him sailing through the clouds. + +Finally, the reindeer made it back home and he was sure to tell the other animals all about his adventures. They were inspired by his creative idea and soon they all began to poke around their own woods looking for the same magic machine. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play. One day, she was playing outside and lost one of her socks. She looked everywhere and couldn't find it. She began to cry. + +Suddenly, a big, furry animal came and offered to help her. He said he would rescue her sock. The little girl was excited and followed him. + +The animal led her to a weird place. Everything was strange and she was a bit scared. The animal told her to look in a big pile of sand. There, hidden among the sand, was her lost sock. The girl cheered with joy! + +The animal was happy he could rescue the sock and they both returned home. From that day on, the little girl and the animal were friends and always visited each other. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old man. He lived in a small cottage in the woods, and was very kind and gentle. He loved to take walks in the woods and whistle in the breeze. The wind carried his happy tunes throughout the forest. + +One day, he decided to take a special walk. He walked farther than he had ever gone before until he came upon a beautiful meadow. As he watched the flowers sway in the breeze, he noticed a little bird soaring through the sky. It flew to the ground and perched on a branch right in front of him. The bird began to whistle with him! + +The old man was so pleased and he whistled even louder. Soon, birds of all colors were flying out of the trees to join him. They chirped and sang, their sweet songs of love ringing through the air. + +The wise old man smiled, knowing his beloved birds were understanding the message of love in his bird song. Ever since that day, the old man has kept whistling, and the birds keep singing. +Once there was a little boy who was very cheerful. He loved to explore and search for new things. One day he decided to search for a special fountain. He looked and looked, but he could not find it. + +He searched for a very long time and finally he saw it. It was a beautiful fountain and the little boy was so happy! He splashed around in the fountain, feeling cheerful and excited. He danced around it and sang happy songs. + +He had many adventures around the fountain and he never wanted to leave. He would spend hours exploring and searching for new sights and sounds. The little boy was very happy with his special fountain! +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was so happy. She loved to roll. Every day she would roll down a big hill. + +One day, as she was rolling, she heard something. It was music. It was so beautiful. It made her feel so happy. + +It was getting louder and louder. It was coming from a house. The girl went to the house to see what was going on. + +When she got there, she saw all sorts of people. They were all dancing and singing. It was so much fun! The girl clapped, laughed and danced. + +Then the girl started to roll around the room. Everyone loved it. They kept clapping and singing. They all rolled together and it was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and she wanted to explore. She opened the door of the big white freezer and stepped inside. It was dark and cold inside and the little girl felt scared. + +She looked around and noticed a light in the back of the freezer. She decided to follow it to see where it went. + +She walked for a while until she saw a big castle made from ice blocks. What a surprise! She had never seen anything like it. + +Then she heard footsteps coming from inside the castle. She was scared but bravely she stepped inside. Who was there? It was the Ice Queen! + +The little girl followed the queen and watched as she opened a secret door. Inside was a magical kingdom and the little girl had never seen anything so beautiful. + +She thanked the Ice Queen and ran back out of the freezer, feeling happier than ever before. +Once there was a little girl. She was only 3 years old. She was walking in a park. Suddenly she saw something special! + +It was a fountain. The fountain sprayed water high up into the sky. It was so pretty. The girl wanted to try it and so she stepped closer. + +The fountain was fit for her. It was the perfect size for her! She guessed what it would feel like and made a wish! + +She was so excited and shouted "I'm so lucky! I got a fountain!†+ +The fountain was so beautiful. She jumped around and splashed in the water with her hands. It felt so nice. + +She guessed that this was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She loved to play in the sunshine, and she had a special purple bathrobe. She thought it was so pretty! + +One day, the little girl decided to go out and play. She put on her cool purple bathrobe, opened the door, and stepped outside. + +But when the little girl opened the door, she saw a giant monster! The girl was so scared and her heart was pounding. + +But then the monster smiled, and said, "Hello! I don't want to scare you. Can we be friends?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Yes, I'd like that!" Then she and the monster played together all day long. + +At the end of the day, the little girl said goodbye to her new friend and went inside. She took off her purple bathrobe and stopped to think about the wonderful day she'd had. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Bella. Bella was always very honest and helpful. Everyone loved to be around her because she always made them happy. + +One day her mom had a surprise for her. She asked Bella to close her eyes and take a deep breath. When she opened her eyes, little Bella saw a big puppy in her room! Bella was very excited and immediately asked for help to look after the puppy. + +She asked her mom, dad and brother to help her take care of the puppy. Every day they would give it food and play with it. They all loved the puppy and were very happy. + +At the end of the day, Bella thanked her mom and dad for the honest surprise. She was very happy to have such a cute puppy as part of her family. From that day on, Bella and her family helped each other take good care of the puppy. They lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time Joe was an eager boy. He loved planes and wanted to fly them. One day Joe saw a plane parked by the lake and he ran to it. He was very excited! Joe opened the door of the plane and jumped inside. He was like a kid in a candy store! He started pushing the buttons and turning the knobs. Suddenly the plane came alive! Joe quickly grabbed a sack and started throwing things around the plane. + +Soon the plane was soaring through the air. Joe was so excited! Everywhere he looked he saw things that he had never seen before. He even felt like he was flying! After a while Joe was getting tired, so he grabbed his sack and laid down. He soon fell asleep. + +When Joe woke up, he found himself back on the ground. He looked around and realized that he had been dreaming! Although he was sad about his dream ending, Joe was still eager to fly a plane one day. +Once there was a young boy called Peter. Peter loved sport. He wanted to be the best at all the sports he played. + +One day, Peter decided to join a baseball team. He worked very hard and practiced every day. He wanted to succeed and be the best. + +Peter's hard work paid off. He played brilliantly in the baseball game and soon he was chosen to be on the team. Peter was so happy that he had succeeded. + +From then on, Peter worked hard to continue to succeed. He now plays many sports and loves it! He knows that if he continues to work hard, he will keep succeeding. +Once upon a time, there was a modest penguin. He loved to spend time alone and snuggle in his cozy bed. + +One day, he decided to take a walk in the cold. He hopped and skated his way around the icy neighbourhood. + +At the end of his stroll, he saw a old woman sitting on her porch. He walked up to her and sat down. The woman smiled and gave the penguin a big hug. He softly sighed and thought to himself, what a nice time this was. + +His heart filled with joy, he thanked the woman for the company. The two of them talked until the sun went down. Before the penguin left, the woman had one thing to say, + +"Always remember, you're never alone." + +The penguin smiled back, and waved goodbye. He felt a little bit less lonely but kept his modest spirit. He couldn't wait to tell his friends what he'd learned. +Once upon a time, there was a restless little girl. She had an image in her head of the most delicious food she had ever seen. She wanted to cook it! + +So, she gathered all of the ingredients that she needed and carefully arranged them in the kitchen. Then, she started to cook. She stirred and chopped and measured until the image in her head became a real meal. + +When the meal was ready, she served it at the table and everyone was amazed. Everyone ate and ate until there was no food left. After a wonderful meal and a short break, the little girl was already thinking about her next delicious meal! +Once there was an elephant who was very ignorant. He thought he knew everything, but really he didn't know much at all. One day, the elephant decided he wanted to gain wisdom. + +So, he went to the river to meet a wise frog. "Wise frog," said the elephant, "will you please help me? I want to learn more things!" The frog nodded and hopped off into the tall grass. + +The foolish elephant waited in the warm sun to see what the frog would bring. Then, the frog came back with a book in his mouth. He put it at the elephant's feet. + +"What is this?" asked the elephant. + +"It is a book to help you gain knowledge," the frog said. + +The elephant was so happy, he hugged the frog and ran off. Every day, he read his book and learned more and more. Little by little, he became the smartest elephant around. He thanked the wise frog and promised to never be ignorant again! +Once there was a boy who liked to play outside. He was always looking for new fun things to do. One day, he came to a branch in the park. He got a funny idea. He wanted to pay the branch! He didn't have any money, so he thought of something else to use instead. He found a few stones and leaves from the ground. Heheaped the stones and leaves on top of the branch. He was so proud of what he had done. He decided to call it his "payment" to the branch. From that day on, every time he saw that branch he felt happy. He knew he had paid it a very special tribute. +One day, a little boy went to visit his Uncle. The Uncle was very nice and had lots of interesting things to look at. + +The boy was excited and said, “What is this Uncle?†+ +The Uncle smiled and said, “This is a red ball. Do you want to play?†+ +The boy said, “Yes please!†+ +The two of them played together for a long time. They had lots of fun. + +At the end, the boy gave his Uncle a big hug and said, “Thank you for showing me all the interesting things!†+ +The Uncle smiled and said, “My pleasure!†+Elizabeth saw something wonderful. It was far off in the distance. She went to take a closer look. As she got closer, Elizabeth saw a small animal running in the grass. The animal had four srikingly long legs. Excitedly, Elizabeth ran after the playful creature. + +The animal kept running away and Elizabeth had to be quick to keep up. Whenever it looked back, Elizabeth waved her arms with delight. Eventually, the animal ran up a tree, stopping to look down on Elizabeth from a distant branch. Elizabeth stared up in wonder. She wanted to keep running after the little creature but it was too high up for her to reach. + +Suddenly, the animal jumped into the air and flew away like a bird. Elizabeth watched in amazement as it flew away into the distant sky. She was so happy to see something so wonderful. +Once there was a fat cat. His name was Larry. Larry had a really special trophy. Every day he looked at it and was so proud. He wanted to put it somewhere special. + +One day Larry said he wanted to marry the trophy. Everyone thought it was a strange thing to do but they didn't want to hurt his feelings. So they said he could marry the trophy. + +On the special day all of Larry's friends came to watch. They said it was the most special day. Larry was so proud. He put his trophy next to him when he said the wedding vows. He was very happy. + +At the end of the day, everyone gave Larry and the trophy a big hug. They celebrated with cake and drinks. Everyone was so happy for Larry and his trophy. They were so proud of their fat friend. +Once, there was a yellow insect who needed protection. He was so small and he was afraid of the other animals. He looked around for a safe place and couldn't find one. + +Suddenly, he saw a bright yellow flower. He knew it was the perfect place, so he flew to the flower and slipped through a tiny hole. Now he was safe! + +The insect stayed in the flower and it kept him safe. He was so happy to be in a safe place, and even happier that it was yellow too. He felt safe and secure and he was able to sleep peacefully. + +The yellow insect eventually left the flower, but he was never forgotten. Every time he remembered that flower and how it protected him, he was reminded to be careful and protect himself against the other animals. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to dance. She was so enthusiastic about it. She would practice everyday and get better and better. All her friends would admire her dancing. + +One afternoon, the girl watched a famous dancer on TV. She was so excited. She watched each move the dancer made and admired her performance. + +The next day, the girl went to the park and showed off her own moves. Everyone was so impressed with her dancing. She twirled and jumped and even tried the same moves the famous dancer had shown her the day before. She felt so proud. + +Finally night came and the girl curled up in bed with a satisfied smile. She knew that soon she too could be an admired dancer. +Once there was a little girl. She was 3 years old and loved to decorate. She took out her special rag and some paints. She started to paint the rag with different colours. She used all of her favourite colours to make a perfect pattern. After she was finished it looked so pretty! She was so pleased with her work. Now the rag was ready to decorate. + +She took out some glue, glitter and gems. She carefully glued the gems onto the rag and sprinkled glitter all over it. It sparkled in the sunlight and looked perfect. She was so proud of what she had made. + +She hung the pretty rag in her bedroom and it looked wonderful. She smiled as she admired her decorations. She had made a perfect piece of art for her room and she was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Daisy. Daisy was three years old and she was very fond of exploring. + +So one day, Daisy decided to go on an adventure. As she walked through the meadow, the sun was shining brightly. All of a sudden, she saw something wonderful: a diamond! + +It was shiny and sparkly and it had been hidden in the grass. So Daisy reached out with her little fingers and picked it up. + +She felt so excited and grateful for this lucky discovery. She knew exactly what she wanted to do with the diamond. She wanted to put it in a special place so that it could spring to life. So she put it in a pot of soil and watered it everyday. + +To Daisy's delight, after a few weeks, a magnificent plant with beautiful white flowers had sprung up! Daisy was so happy and she showed the flowers to everyone she knew. From that day onwards, she gave thanks every day for this magical diamond. +One gloomy day, Melissa went outside to the park. She looked around and admired all the trees and flowers. Soon she noticed something else. There was an ice-cream van! Melissa was so excited and quickly ran over to it. + +"Can I have an ice-cream, please?" she asked the nice man in the van. + +He smiled and handed her a delicious ice-cream cone. It was so yummy! Melissa sat down on a bench and ate it all up. She then jumped up and began to admire the park once again. The sun started to come out and the day wasn't so gloomy anymore. Melissa smiled and ran around, feeling very happy. +Once upon a time there was a baby. She was very happy because her uncle was coming to stay. He was very playful and she couldn't wait to play with him. + +When Uncle arrived he brought a big bag of toys. The baby hugged Uncle and played with all the toys. They laughed and giggled as the baby showed Uncle all her favorite things. + +They went outside to play and ran around the garden. They chased each other and laughed as Uncle blew bubbles in the air. They played hide and seek and the baby always won! + +At the end of the day the baby tucked Uncle into bed and said goodnight. She was so happy that Uncle had stayed to play with her. + +The next morning the baby and Uncle said goodbye. They hugged tightly and promised to see each other soon. The baby smiled and waved until Uncle was out of sight. +Once upon a time there was a little dragon. He was very fast and could fly through the sky. One day he was flying through space and the wind blew hard against him. His wings flapped hard and fast and soon he was high in the sky. + +The dragon felt brave and said “I am the king of the skyâ€. He opened his mouth wide and roared loudly. It was so loud it shook the sky and stars. He roared and roared again. Soon everyone could hear him roaring. + +The dragon flew faster and higher, with each roar growing louder. He was so fast he almost disappeared and then he flew back down to the earth. + +The dragon was so proud he had been able to show his strength and roar so loudly in space. He had conquered the sky and that made him very happy. He started to roar again and his roar echoed in the sky long after he'd gone! +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He was looking for a job. He wanted to work in the fields. He looked around and found a field with a few radishes. He was very happy. He started to work hard, pulling up weeds and plowing the soil. + +But every night, something terrible was happening. Every night, the radishes were being eaten! The farmer was very sad and he worked hard to protect them. He sat up all night and shined a flashlight in the fields. + +Finally, he saw a rabbit eating the radishes! The farmer chased the rabbit away and, from then on, the radishes were safe. The farmer was so happy with the job he did. He was proud of himself for keeping the radishes safe. +Once there was a little girl named Stella. She was three years old and had bright eyes and rosy cheeks. Her mommy and daddy loved her so much and she loved them too. + +One day, Stella heard a loud noise and smelled something burning. It was fire! She ran outside and saw smoke rising from her neighbor's house. She was scared and a bit sad but her parents were there to help her accept it. + +The fireman came quickly and used an axe and a hose to put out the fire. Stella was deaf so she couldn't hear what he said, but she could see him working hard. Even though she couldn't understand what was happening, she could feel that everyone was working together to help put out the fire. + +The fireman was successful, and he put the fire out quickly. Everyone cheered and thanked the fireman for his help. Stella was happy and accepted that the fire was gone. She said thank you to the fireman and gave him a big hug. + +The little girl was grateful that her neighbor was safe and the fire was out. She promised to always stay aware of her surroundings. And that’s what she did! +John was a shy boy, and he didn't like talking to people. One day, John went to the store with his mom and saw a belt he wanted. But he was too shy to tell his mom he wanted it. His mom saw him looking at the belt and she said, "Do you want this belt, John?" John nodded his head, but he was so shy that no words came out of his mouth. So his mom bought the belt for him. + +When John got home, he had to wear the belt for school the next day. But the belt was too tight! John didn't want to say anything so he just kept wearing it. But it kept pinching him and it was so uncomfortable. + +Finally, his mom asked him what was wrong. He said, "The belt is pinching me!" His mom laughed and said, "John why didn't you tell me? Let's go get you a bigger one!" + +John and his mom went to get a bigger belt and John was happy to finally have one that didn't pinch him. John learned a lesson that day, he shouldn't be so shy and he should always tell his mom if something isn't right. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He lived in a big, wide world. From his window, he could see the earth stretching in all directions. + +One day, he noticed something special in the sky. A huge, round thing was shining and glittering. The little boy knew he had never seen it before. He asked his dad what it was and his dad said "That is the moon! It orbits the earth." + +The little boy was very excited. Every night he looked out for the moon and recognized it. As the weeks went by, he learned to recognize the stars too. He discovered how vast the sky was and how tiny he was compared to it. + +The little boy's discovery made him feel so small and so big at the same time! He felt like part of a wide, fascinating world. He looked out of his window and smiled. +Bob was a happy boy. He had a very special potato. His potato was big and round. One day Bob decided to take his potato outside. He went to a big, empty field. Bob was excited to play with his potato. + +When he got to the field, he threw the potato high up into the air and laughed. He watched it go higher and higher in the sky until it was out of sight. + +He ran around in the empty field for a long time and laughed as he went. His potato didn't come back to him. He looked and looked for it, but still there was no sign of it. + +After a while, Bob decided to go home. He was sad because he couldn't find his potato, even though he still had lots of fun playing in the empty field. He went home and laughed when he remembered how much fun he had playing in the field. +Once upon a time, there was a small 3 year old girl. She was always so happy and enjoyed playing with her friends. One day, the girl was walking through the park to meet her friends and she stumbled upon a very special gift. It was a small box, wrapped in wrapping paper and tied prettily with a bow. + +The girl opened the box and there was an even bigger surprise - a warm furry teddy bear! She was so excited to keep it and hugged the teddy bear tightly. She loved it so much! + +The girl decided to take the teddy bear to show her friends. When they saw it, they were all so happy and thought it was the best gift ever. They played together with the teddy bear and had a wonderful day. + +The next morning, the girl found the teddy bear stuck in a tree! Sadly, it was not warm and fuzzy anymore. She didn't know how to fix it and was so sad, until suddenly a magical fairy appeared. The fairy told the girl that if she hugged the teddy bear tight and wished for it to be restored, her wish would come true. + +The girl hugged her teddy bear tight and wished as hard as she could. And sure enough, the teddy bear was restored back to its original condition - warm and fuzzy! The girl was so surprised and was very thankful for the magical gift she had restored. +Once upon a time, there was a generous man. He used to carry around a special case wherever he went. Inside was a very special surprise! + +One day, the generous man was walking down the street. Suddenly, his case slipped out of his hands and he dropped it on the ground! The surprise fell out and everyone around couldn't believe their eyes. + +They were amazed at the generous man's surprise. He had been carrying around a bunch of delicious sweet treats. Everyone was so happy and everyone shared the treats together. They were so grateful to the generous man. + +From that day on, the generous man was adored by everyone in the neighbourhood because of his kind heart. He would never forget to drop his special case whenever he went for a walk. Everyone was so happy and grateful to him! +Once upon a time, there was a popular stove. It was locked and could not be used. Little Jimmy was annoyed. He asked his mom to unlock the stove, but his mom said it was not safe for a 3 year old to use. + +Little Jimmy was determined to make the stove work. He looked everywhere for the key. He peeked in drawers and looked in his mom's purse, but he couldn't find anything. + +Finally, Little Jimmy tried the handle of the stove. Much to his surprise, the stove unlocked and he was able to open it. Little Jimmy was so excited he told his mom, and she showed him how to safely use the stove. + +From then on, Little Jimmy and his mom made yummy treats with the popular stove. +One day, a clever girl went to the shop. She wanted to buy some candy. + +At the shop she saw lots of yummy candy! She picked out some of her favorites. + +The shopkeeper said, "That will be 10 dollars." The girl smiled but she didn't have any money. + +The girl looked around and she saw a ball of string. She smiled and said, "I can trade this ball of string for the candy!" + +The shopkeeper laughed and said, "That's a clever idea! Sure, you can have the candy for the string." + +The girl smiled, took her candy, and skipped out of the shop with a happy heart. +Once upon a time there was a wide world full of unique things to see. One day, a kind teacher came to the world and wanted to share what he knew. He began to teach the creatures and plants around him all kinds of wonderful things. + +The teacher taught the birds how to sing. He showed the little mice how to run fast. He taught the flowers how to shine brightly in the sun. + +The more the teacher taught, the more the creatures around him learned. Soon, the world became a place filled with music, laughter and light. Everyone was happy with the great things the teacher had taught them and new things to try. + +The teacher's lesson continued for a long time. When it was finally finished, the world was an even more amazing and wide place. Everyone who lived there felt full of joy from all of the unique things the teacher had shown them. +Once upon a time, there was a crazy page. She loved to listen to everyone around her. She wanted to hear all the stories and adventures they had. + +But, one day, things changed. Nobody wanted to listen to her stories anymore! The page was sad and confused. + +Then, one day, a magical fairy flew in. She was wearing sparkly shoes and a bright dress. She told the page the most wonderful story of all. It was full of adventures and fun. + +The page was so happy to finally have someone listen. She listened to the story with a big smile on her face. The fairy said, "You can make your own stories too! Tell them to everyone, and let them listen!" + +And from then on, the page was never lonely. She was always telling stories, and everyone was always listening. Even the crazy page was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a restless match. It wanted to make friends, but no one wanted to play with it. One day, it decided to explore the world. + +It left the pack it belonged to and wandered off. Soon, it found a new place. As it was exploring, it disturbed a bee that had been sleeping. The bee was very angry and chased the match away. + +The match ran and ran until it was very tired. It found a warm, cosy place to rest. But it was so nervous that it couldn't sleep. It was too restless. + +After a while, the match heard a friendly voice. It was a strange little creature, who wanted to be its friend. This made the match very happy! + +The two friends played happily together until the sun started to set. The creature said goodbye and the match returned to its pack, feeling much less restless than before. +Once upon a time, there was a crystal. Every day it folded in the sun and glistened with joy. One day, the crystal heard a loud cry. It was so loud and sad, the crystal was scared. But then the sun began to shine again, and the crystal folded with happiness. + +The crystal saw a little girl, who had been making the loud cries. She was sad because she had lost her dolly. The crystal wanted to help her, so it folded in all the colors of the rainbow. Slowly, a beautiful rainbow began to form in front of the little girl. + +The little girl was so glad, she hugged the crystal. She gave it a big kiss and said “Thank you!†The crystal was so happy and was glad it could help her. From that day onwards, the little girl and the crystal were the best of friends! +Once there was a fair dinosaur. He was so excited to go outside and play in the sun. He heard a bell ringing so he ran to find it. The ringing was coming from a big bell on top of a hill. He climbed the hill and saw a fair lady ringing the bell. She smiled and welcomed him. + +The fair dinosaur was curious and wanted to ask the lady why she was ringing the bell. She told him that it was to celebrate the day and to wish all the creatures around good luck. The fair dinosaur thought that was very nice and decided to join her and give a ring too. + +But as soon as he started ringing the bell, all the other dinosaurs around came to see what was happening. They were all so happy when they saw the fair dinosaur and the lady ringing the bell together. The dinosaurs cheered and hugged them both and everybody was happy. + +Eventually, the fair dinosaur and his friends went off to play together. Every now and then, they still like to remember the day when they heard the bell ringing together. +Once upon a time, there was a house. Inside, there was a girl and she was very happy. Every day, she would go to the window and urge the sun to come out and make it a bright, beautiful day. + +But today it wasn't bright. It was grey and the air was dry. The girl was sad and wanted the sun to come back. She kept urging it to shine on her, but it wouldn't. + +Then, in the distance, she saw a ray of light. She smiled and the sun began to come. She watched as it rose over the horizon, warming the sky and turning it a beautiful blue. + +The girl clapped her hands and felt the warmth of the sun on her skin. She smiled and opened the window to let the sun inside. She took a deep breath and felt the sun's rays filling her heart. + +Now every day, the girl urges the sun to come. She knows it will hear her and bring light and happiness to her days. +Miles was a happy little boy. He loved to play, and he especially loved to dance. He would listen to jazz music and squeeze his mom's hand as he moved around. His movements were so smooth he made everyone jealous. + +One day, Miles wanted to squeeze something special. He found a big red balloon and grabbed it tightly. Miles laughed as he felt it squish in his hands. He liked how it felt and kept squeezing. + +But then the balloon burst with a loud pop! Miles got scared and started to cry. His mom hugged him and wiped away the tears. She told him everything was OK and gave him a new balloon. + +This time Miles was more careful. He slowly squeezed the balloon, just enough to make it feel nice. He smiled and kept playing, twirling around and listening to the jazz music. Miles had a great time, and he didn't burst the balloon. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to celebrate. She was very excited, but didn't know what to do. + +Her mom suggested to her that she lay out a big rug in the living room. The rug was so unusual, with bright colours and happy shapes. The little girl said it was perfect. + +The girl and her mom put decorations all around the room. Streamers, colourful balloons and ribbons were hung up everywhere. There were also yummy snacks and treats spread across the rug. + +The little girl was so happy. Everyone joined in and had fun dancing on the rug and playing games. They celebrated for hours and laughed until their sides hurt. It was the best celebration ever! +Once upon a time there was a bee who wanted to build a hive. The bee looked around for things to build it. He found some sticks and glue. He put them together until it was all done. He was so proud of the hive that he made. + +The next day the bee tried to fly around the hive. He was so fast and it made him feel dizzy. He spun around and around. Soon he was lost in the sky and he couldn't find his way back to the hive. + +The bee landed in a flower garden and he was too tired to fly back. He saw a kind mouse and asked for help. The mouse was so kind that it took the bee back to the hive. + +The bee was so happy to be back in the hive. He was never going to forget the day the mouse helped him get back home. He vowed to always be grateful for the help that he got. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ella. She loved playing with her blocks and building tall towers. Ella was so clever that she could make original blocks towers, taller and more colourful than anyone else. + +One day, Ella was playing with her blocks when her best friend Daisy asked to play. Ella refused, because she wanted all the blocks for herself. Daisy didn’t understand and asked again. But Ella still said no, she didn't want her friend to play with her blocks. + +Then, Ella stood up and walked away with all her blocks. She was so proud of her original designs and she wanted to keep playing with them all on her own. Daisy was very sad that Ella wouldn’t let her play. + +Luckily, Daisy soon made some friends of her own and they had lots of fun building towers and shapes together. Ella had lots of fun too, but she missed playing with Daisy and soon wished she had said yes and shared her blocks with her friend. +Once there was an angel who was very miserable. He lay on the ground feeling really sad. He wanted a hug, but he didn't know who could give it to him. Suddenly, an old man appeared. He had kind eyes and a warm smile. He leaned down and spoke softly to the angel. + +"Lie down," the old man said. He wrapped his arms around the angel. The angel felt so much better. Now the angel was no longer feeling so miserable. He could feel the old man's warmth and love. + +The old man smiled at the angel. "You are an angel," he said. And the angel smiled back. He felt so grateful and happy to have someone who cared. +Once upon a time, there was a room. It was big and had lots of windows. Inside the room was a big toy box. Inside the toy box was a lot of fun stuff. + +One day, a little girl came into the room. She looked around. There were so many things to choose from. She decided to choose the biggest toy in the toy box. + +When she pulled it out, she was so excited. It was a crazy looking robot! She couldn't wait to play with it. She showed it to her friends and they thought it was so cool. She had made a great choice. + +The little girl kept playing with the robot every day. It made her very happy. She was glad she chose it. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mandy. She lived by the sea. All day long, Mandy would hope and hope and hope. She hoped to make new friends and hoped to find lots of fun things to do. + +On the brightest day, Mandy saw the most beautiful thing. She saw the water! The water was so blue and sparkly. She wanted so badly to go in the water and play. + +But Mandy couldn’t go in the water because she didn't have a boat. Plus, boats can be really expensive and Mandy's family was not rich. So Mandy kept hoping. + +Then one day, Mandy's Dad found a very cheap boat. It was bright yellow and rainbowed coloured. It was perfect! Mandy and her Dad quickly jumped into the boat and paddled away. + +Mandy was so happy! She was finally able to play in the water. She splashed around and laughed until the sun went down. Now whenever Mandy looks at the water, she hopes for more days like that. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to play. She played outdoors every day and it was so much fun. One day, when she came inside for lunch, she was very excited to find a salad waiting for her. It was incredible! + +The salad was full of delicious vegetables and fruit. The girl happily ate every bite. When she was done, she went outside to play some more. She swung on the swing set, ran in the grass, and built a sandcastle. All the while, she was having an incredible time. + +Finally, the sun began to go down and it was time to go inside. The girl smiled and waved goodbye to the sun. She was so glad she had had so much fun playing outside today. + +And that's the end of the story. Play, salad and incredible! +One night, a compassionate mommy and daddy were enjoying a nice dinner. They poured each other some yummy wine and it was so delicious! After dinner, the mommy and daddy lay down together in bed. + +The next morning, the daddy opened his eyes and saw the mommy's loving face. She was smiling and being compassionate, even though he had lied to her. The daddy had a bad secret, but he was grateful that the mommy was so understanding. + +The mommy was so happy that the daddy was being honest with her, even though he had lied. She knew it was hard, but he had been brave enough to tell the truth. + +The mommy thanked the daddy for being so compassionate and the pair enjoyed a glass of wine together before going to bed for the night. They were just so happy to be together! +Johnny was a 3 year old boy. One day his mom gave him some scissors. He was so excited, he started to shoot. He shot all around the room. The scissors flew everywhere! It was so messy. + +Johnny's mom said, "No shooting the scissors, Johnny!" Johnny said, "Okay mommy." He knew he had to be careful. + +He took out the scissors and started to cut. He was very careful not to shoot. He was making some nice paper decorations. He was having so much fun. + +But when he was done, the room was a mess. There were bits of paper everywhere. Johnny's mom said, "Now look at this mess! No more shooting the scissors, okay Johnny?" Johnny nodded and said, "Okay." +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to count. Every day she would count how many shiny stars were in the night sky, how many flowers were in her garden and how many steps she could climb up the stairs. One day, she found something special when she was counting. It was a velvet bag filled with tiny balls of cotton. + +The little girl quickly counted all the balls of cotton. She counted 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, until she reached 10! She was so happy to have found something so special and decided to take the velvet bag with her wherever she went. + +The little girl enjoyed being able to count anything and everything, but most of all she loved counting the balls of cotton. With each of the balls of cotton she had, the little girl would find a safe spot to hide them and then she’d tuck them away in her pocket. Each night she would make sure that her pockets were nice and tight so that none of the balls of cotton would escape. + +The little girl and her velvet bag filled with tiny balls of cotton were always together. Whenever she was feeling sad, she would take out the velvet bag, count the balls of cotton, and feel better. Whenever she was feeling happy, she would count the balls of cotton again, and feel even happier than before. + +The little girl and her velvet bag filled with tiny balls of cotton were inseparable, and no matter what happened +Once there was a small boy who loved luxury. He wanted to be the best in the world and he had lots of plans. Every day he went to the pond and weighed himself. He wanted to be sure that he was as big and strong as he could be. + +One day, a new boat appeared at the pond. It had a shiny paint and fancy details to it. The boys eyes lit up when he saw it. The boat was even bigger and better than any he had seen before. He loved it and wanted to go out on it right away. + +The boat was so new and fancy that it weighed a lot. It was so heavy that the little boy couldn't pull it. He was so sad, but then his dad came to help him. Together they managed to pull the heavy boat down to the water and they set sail. + +The little boy had the time of his life as they sailed across the pond. He loved the feeling of luxury, he felt so proud and happy. He was so grateful for his dad's help that day. From then on, the pond was even more special to the boy and the new boat was a symbol of the luxurious life he was determined to have. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sam. She was a happy, little girl. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. When they got there, Sam saw something standing in the middle of the park. She ran up to it and said, "What is that?" + +Her mommy said, "It's a symbol. It's special." Sam asked, "What does it mean?" Her mommy said, "It stands for peace, and happiness for all." + +Sam was mesmerized by the symbol. It was tall and pale. She thought it was so cool. She asked her mommy if she could stand in front of it. Her mommy said, "Yes, of course. You can stand there and spread good feelings." Sam smiled and stood in front of the symbol. She felt happy, and peaceful. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jo. She was only three years old, but she was very brave. One day, Jo wanted to explore the world around her. She put on her headlamp, grabbed her sack and headed outside. + +Jo quickly discovered a large hill. The hill was very steep and round. She decided to climb it. Jo used her strong lungs to breathe as she slowly made her way up the hill. + +When she got to the top, Jo was amazed. She saw a huge lake with sparkling water. The sun was bright and she saw so many different trees and plants. + +Jo was feeling brave and she decided to jump into the lake. She knew a reliable big sister was always there to help her, so she jumped. Jo was really happy and had so much fun swimming around the lake. She was pleased with herself and knew that she had done something brave. + +Jo packed up her sack and headed home. She learned that day that being brave was very fun! +Betsy was very busy. She had an exam the next day and wanted to do her best. But she felt so scared. She was worried she would get the questions wrong. + +Betsy began to weep. Big tears rolled down her face and splashed onto the paper. She felt sad and scared. + +Suddenly, somebody tapped her on the shoulder. Betsy looked up and saw her mommy. She gave Betsy a big hug and wiped her thick tears away. + +"Don't worry, Betsy," said her mommy. "I know you will do well on your exam." Then she gave Betsy a big smile. + +Betsy felt a lot better and thanked her mommy. She wanted to do her best and knew she could do it! She wiped her last thick tear away and smiled. +Once there was a slow pig who liked to dance. The pig was so excited to dance that he would do it all day long. He would spin, twirl, and jump when he danced. + +Sometimes the pig would invite his friends to dance with him. They would all jump around together in a big circle. They would wiggle their ears and squeal. It was so much fun! + +One day, the pig decided he would go for a really long dance. He danced and danced and danced. He danced all around the farm. He danced so much that he got very tired. He plopped down on the ground and started snoring. + +When his friends saw him sleeping, they all stopped dancing and whispered. Then they started to dance around him slowly. They danced around the snoring pig until he woke up. + +When the pig saw his friends dancing slowly around him, he laughed and joined in the fun. He smiled and spun and jumped. They all danced until the sun went down. It was the best dance ever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Bella. Bella had a yummy cupboard full of treats! She was so excited! Whenever she opened her cupboard she was full of giggles and happiness. + +One day, Bella decided she wanted something especially yummy. She looked in the cupboard and asked a funny question: what should I have? + +Bella looked around and saw lots of delicious snacks. She saw chocolates, chewy lollies and yummy fruit. It took her a while to decide but eventually she decided on a big bowl of strawberries! + +She smiled as she ate her yummy snack. The strawberries were sweet and juicy. Bella was very happy with her choice. She nodded her head and said, "Yum!" Now that's what she calls a yummy treat! +Once upon a time, there was a sock. It was a very interesting sock. It was made of red and white stripes and it had never been worn. + +One day, a little girl saw the sock and thought it was very interesting. She wanted to restore it to its former glory. She took it to the washing machine and put it in the basket. + +The sock went through different cycles in the washing machine, until it emerged looking as good as new. It was restored to its former glory! + +The little girl was very happy. She put the sock in her drawer and it became her favorite sock. She always wore it and even showed it to her friends and family. + +The interesting sock was as happy as the little girl. It was glad to be restored to its former glory - and it was very thankful too. +One morning, Sarah was in her room getting dressed for the day. She put on her favourite purple dress. As soon as she was done, she heard yelling outside. She ran to the window to see what the noise was all about. + +Sarah saw a wealthy man outside wearing a funny hat. He was yelling and pointing at some kids who were playing in the street. They were scared of the man and ran away. He soon went on his way. + +Just then, Sarah saw someone else running up to the man. It was an old lady who was asking him for help. She was very upset and started to yell. The wealthy man shook his head and said no. He said he was in a hurry and didn't have time. + +The old lady got angry and yelled even louder. The wealthy man just ran away. Sarah thought it was wrong of the man to ignore the old lady in need. She wished he would have helped. + +After taking a moment to think, Sarah decided to help the old lady. She went outside and held her hand. Then, she said it was okay and the old lady smiled. It was a good feeling for Sarah to help someone in need. It made her so happy that she wanted to yell. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was three years old and very curious. Every day, Tom would explore and find something new and exciting. On this day, Tom decided to go for a walk in the park. + +As Tom walked, he heard a sound. He stopped and looked around to see where the sound could be coming from. Suddenly, he spotted a trumpet. He was so excited! Tom slowly walked towards the trumpet and stared at it in wonder. + +The trumpet was so shiny and shiny and made a wonderful sound when Tom looked at +it. He touched it and suddenly, the trumpet made a loud noise. Tom was very happy and he smiled and ran around the park with the trumpet. + +Tom then looked up to the sky and saw some birds flying in the sky. He watched them as they flew up high. Tom thought to himself. He was feeling so happy and thoughtful. + +The sun was about to set and Tom knew it was time to go home. But he knew that he would come and visit the trumpet again soon. Tom headed home with a thoughtful smile on his face. +Once upon a time there lived a wealthy family. Every week, they had to do their laundry. On laundry day, they performed their chores. + +First, they put all the dirty laundry into the washing machine. Then, mommy turned on the washer, and the machine started to whirl and spin. When the clothes were finished washing, the family put the clothes into the dryer. + +Mommy turned on the dryer and the tumbling began! After a few minutes, the laundry was clean and dry. + +Finally, the family put their clean clothes away. They all felt warm and happy now that the laundry was done. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl. One day, she saw lots of smoke coming from a house. She knew that someone must be in trouble. + +So, the brave girl ran to the house and knocked on the door. Nobody answered. So, she opened the door and looked inside. + +She saw a dog in the house and the room was full of bitter smoke. The brave girl knew she had to rescue the dog. + +So, she ran and got some blankets, then wrapped them around the dog. She took the dog outside, away from the smoke. + +The brave girl opened the blankets and gave the dog some water. The dog was happy to be safe and away from the smoke. + +The brave girl had rescued the dog! She was very proud. +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Sue. She had a bright pink tutu and big black shoes. She was walking in the park and saw a lock. She wanted to open it but it was too tough. + +So Sue started to chew on the lock. She chomped down hard and found it was very rough. She tried and tried until the lock finally opened! Inside there was a surprise for poor Sue. + +It was a big lollipop with sprinkles on top. She smiled and grabbed it with her little hands. Sue nibbled and chewed until it was all gone. + +She left the park with a happy smile on her face. She had found a surprise inside the rough lock! +Once upon a time, there was a fish. He loved to march around the pond. Every day he would march around, looking for something new and exciting. But no matter how long he marched, nothing ever changed. + +The fish started to feel frustrated and so decided to march further out of the pond. He was determined to find something new and exciting. But no matter which way he went, all the fish would just stare at him. + +Eventually, he marched back to the pond, feeling more frustrated than before. He was about to give up, when suddenly he noticed something moving in the water. He looked closer and saw that it was another fish, just like him! + +He swam up to the new fish and smiled. The new fish was just as excited to see him, and together they started to march around the pond together. + +The two fish became the best of friends and started to march around the pond together every day. After that, the fish never felt frustrated again. He knew he would always have a friend to march around the pond with. +Once upon a time, there was a cold battery. It was so cold and lonely. One day, it was sent away in the mail. The battery was so excited to see where it was going! + +When the battery arrived, it saw a great big kid! The kid was so happy that the battery made it in the mail. He ran over to it, picked it up and hugged it. + +The kid put the battery into his toy truck. He took it outside and used it to make the truck go. The battery was so happy it could help the kid play. + +They drove around for hours and had so much fun. Finally, when it was time for the battery's last ride, the kid hugged it one time more. He thanked the battery for its help and said goodbye. + +The battery was very happy it had a new friend. It smiled as it was sent back in the mail until it found its new home. +One day, a light pink bird was flying through the sky. It was very happy and chirped happily. Suddenly, a dark storm cloud rolled in. The bird was scared and flew down to the ground. A loud clap of thunder struck the sky, and the bird was even more scared. It flapped around, but the storm only got stronger. + +Luckily, the bird spotted a light pink tree just a few feet away. It flew near the tree and hugged it tight. As the storm continued to strike, the bird felt safe and warm. The tree was its safe place. + +Finally, the storm stopped and the light pink bird was relieved. It stayed near the tree for a few minutes before stretching out its wings and flapping away. +Tommy was walking in the park. He stumbled over a barrel and fell. He was very upset. His Mum came and picked him up. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Tommy, I'm here." She took Tommy's hand and they walked together. + +They came across a slide. Tommy was very excited and wanted to try it. He ran to the top of the slide and slid down. He giggled with excitement. + +Afterwards, Tommy and his Mum went to get some ice cream. Tommy licked the ice cream to make it go away. Then his Mum said it was time to go home. + +On the way home, Tommy stumbled again. He was very upset. But his Mum was there to help him up. He smiled and they walked home holding hands. +Once upon a time, there was a big envelope. It had a special surprise inside. The envelope was placed in front of a door and it rose up, up in the air! + +The envelope flew around and around before landing in a little girl's hands. She was so glad to see it! She opened the envelope carefully, and inside was a special birthday card. + +The little girl screamed with delight! She couldn't believe it was her birthday already. She showed the card to her mom and thanked her for the surprise. + +The little girl ran out to the garden with the envelope and rose it up to the sky. It flew away, taking with it her happy birthday wishes. The little girl laughed and hugged her mom, feeling glad that it was her special day. +Once upon a time, there was a famous girl named Mary. Every day, Mary liked to dance. She danced so well that everyone in town knew her and praised her for her power. + +Mary liked to practice her dancing every day, so that she could become even more famous. She went to a nice field and twirled and spun. She moved her arms and legs quickly and jumped up high. Her friends all cheered when they saw her dance. + +Mary was having so much fun, she even danced while she ate. She moved her body while she drank juice and even when it was time to go to bed. + +Mary kept dancing until she was the most famous dancer in the world. Everyone loved watching her dance and she felt so happy when she moved. She thanked her power for helping her move so gracefully. + +The end. +The sun was bright, and Mama was happy. She had a new dress to wear, but first she needed to burn it. She put the dress over the fire, and it burned red, orange and yellow. Everyone watched as the dress turned into fashion. Mama smiled and twirled, showing off her new look. + +The little girl felt proud of Mama. She wanted to wear the dress too! Mama smiled and put a matching dress on the girl. The girl felt so special in her new clothes and hugged Mama tight. + +It was getting late and the sun was setting. Everyone was getting sleepy and the little girl yawned too. Mama scooped the girl up in her arms, and carried her home. Tomorrow, they promised, they would go outside again and have more fun! +One day, a little boy was playing outside when he heard a noise. He wanted to find out what it was, so he peeked around the corner. He saw something small and white on his doorstep. He ran to it and realized it was a letter. He was so excited that he quickly opened it. Inside there was a picture of a guilty looking sheep. He thought why would a sheep look so guilty? He wondered if he knew the answer. But he just smiled and tucked the letter in his pocket. He ran back outside and told his friends all about the letter and the guilty looking sheep. His friends couldn't believe it and they all had a lot of fun guessing why the sheep looked guilty. They had a lot of fun thinking of all the stories their letter could tell. +Once there was a gorilla. He was a very weird gorilla and he liked to do silly things. One day, the gorilla decided to do something he had never done before. He wanted to go for a ride in a rocket! He put on his special space helmet and blasted off into the sky. + +The gorilla had a lot of fun flying around the clouds and looking at the stars. After a while, he landed back on the ground with a big thud. He was so happy and excited that he immediately wanted to do it again. He went back up and flew around for a few more hours. + +When he finally landed again, he was tired and very happy. He had never done anything so weird and fun before. He smiled and said to himself "I'm going to do that again tomorrow"! +Once upon a time there was a girl who was walking in the park. She looked up and saw a big ladder leaning against a tree. She was so excited! She wanted to climb the ladder. She walked up to it and began to climb. She stopped half way and looked down. It was so high! + +The girl kept going and reached the top. She looked around and it was very beautiful. Then she saw something that made her smile. It was a soft pillow up there. She reached out and touched it. It was so comfy! She decided to lie down on it and take a little nap. + +The girl slept and slept until the sun began to set. She woke up and decided it was time to go home. She climbed down the ladder but this time it wasn't so scary. She knew she could do it! When she reached the bottom, she realized how brave she had been. She was so glad she had climbed the ladder! +Once upon a time, there was a bald man. His name was Bob. Bob loved to peek at what was going on. He peeked around the corner and he peeked out the window. One day, Bob wanted to take a bath. He filled the tub with warm water and he added some soap. When Bob stepped into the bath, he decided to peek underneath the bubbles. Lo and behold, he found his rubber duck! Bob had lost his duck a few days ago, but now he had found it. After his bath, Bob was so happy that he did a little dance. He twirled and he twinkled and he laughed. He was very relieved that he had found his rubber duck! The end. +Once upon a time there lived a wise old squirrel. He was very clever and liked to keep things tidy. He would remove and tidy away anything he found lying around. + +One day he noticed a 3 year old child playing in the garden. The child had a bag filled with toys and the squirrel could see that the child was not very good at tidying. + +So every day the squirrel would quietly wait until the child had finished playing and then he would remove the toys from the garden and bring them back to the little one. + +The 3 year old was so delighted and soon came to understand the importance of tidying up. With the wise old squirrel's help, both the garden and the bag of toys stayed neat and tidy. +Thomas had something to share. It was a nice, fit cable. He took it to the park and showed it to his friends. Everyone was excited to see it. Everyone wanted to touch it and feel how fit it was! + +They decided to have a turn to share the cable. So, Thomas gave it to each of his friends. They each had a turn and a chance to feel how fit the cable was. + +When it was Thomas' turn again, he was so excited. He just knew the cable was fit again and it still felt wonderful! Everyone had a great time sharing the cable. + +The park was so much more fun when everyone shared their things and all the friends were happier. The cable added lots of fun and it felt so good to share. + +The park was even better when everyone shared. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lila who loved to explore the world. Everyday she would go out and discover new and exciting things. One day she went out in the woods and found something that was very special - an herb! She was very lucky because this herb was very rare and hard to find! + +Lila was so happy that she had found this herb that she hugged it tight. She ran back home as fast as she could to show her parents what she had found. When she got home she proudly showed them the herb and told them about her exciting discovery. + +Her parents were amazed and thanked their lucky star that Lila was their daughter. From that day on, Lila always kept her eyes open for more exciting discoveries. And she never stopped exploring the world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a wild tree. It was so tall and full of leaves. One day, a mommy saw the tree and said to her little girl, “Let’s raise it up and bring it home!†So they did. + +The little girl and her mommy put it in the garden and watered it every day. The tree slowly began to get bigger and bigger, until it was so tall it looked like it would touch the sky. The mommy and the little girl smiled at it and said, “We did it!†+ +One day, the little girl noticed that the leaves of the tree were not so green anymore. She ran inside to get something from the cabinet and came back with a bottle of lotion. Then the little girl used the lotion to make the leaves of the tree shine and sparkle. + +When the mommy saw what the little girl had done, her eyes lit up with joy. Suddenly, the tree was wild and full of life again. The little girl and her mommy continued to take care of the tree, and it stayed wild and beautiful forever. +One day there was a dead rug. The rug was so old and dry. One little girl named Emma decided to step on it. She imagined what it would be like to dance on the rug. She stepped lightly and quickly, just like a ballerina. Suddenly, the rug came alive! Emma was so surprised. She stepped back and the rug followed. She couldn't believe it! She stepped forward and the rug stepped back. It was like a living thing! Emma giggled and stepped around and around the rug. She even stepped into the air and the rug followed her. Emma couldn't stop laughing. She had never seen anything like it! After awhile the rug stopped following her and lay still. Even though it was a dead rug, it had a lot of life in it! +Once upon a time, there was a brave rabbit. He wanted to save his friend, a mouse. The mouse was stuck in a small hole that was an inch wide. + +Meanwhile, the fox was watching, trying to stay close and capture the mouse. The fox was very jealous at the rabbit who was trying to save the mouse. + +The rabbit dug and dug with all his might to make the hole bigger. But it was no use as the hole was too small to fit the mouse. + +Just when the fox was about to get the mouse, the rabbit found a way to save him. He took a stick and picked the mouse up carefully. The fox got so angry that it ran away. + +The rabbit and the mouse were very happy. The rabbit had saved his friend. They hugged and celebrated together. They had been through a lot but in the end, the rabbit had saved the day! +One winter, a little boy and his dad went sailing. The little boy loved sailing, but it was very messy. The wind kept blowing the hat off his head and his dad kept throwing the boat's sails up and down. After a while, the little boy and his dad were both tired and ready to go back home. They bundled up in their coats and sailed back to their house. They were all so happy that they had gone sailing, even though it was cold outside and their clothes got all messy. They had so much fun on their sailing adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted a new mug. She wanted something special that would fit just right in her hands. + +So, she went to the store with her mom. She saw so many mugs that she wanted. Some were big, some were small, and some were very expensive. + +Finally, she found the perfect mug. It was small and it fit perfectly in her hands. It was a bit expensive, but her mom said she could get it. + +The girl was so happy! She held it tightly and said "this is the best mug ever!" + +And they happily went home, with the perfect new mug. +Once there was a family who loved one another very much. The mother and father were always very patient and kind, even when times were difficult. + +But there was one child in the family who was always miserable. She had a different style of mind than the others in the family. She couldn't seem to get along with anyone, and she was always angry and sad. + +No matter how hard the family tried to make her happy, nothing seemed to work. Even the things they did together or the special trips they took couldn't make her happy. + +They eventually realized that she needed help understanding her unique style of mind. So the family took her to see a kind doctor who helped her understand why she felt the way she did. + +With time and some help, the little girl started to understand herself better. Eventually, she stopped feeling so miserable and started to feel better. Her family was so glad and relieved to see her smiling and laughing again! +Once upon a time there was a library. It was very big and very old. Every day the people who worked there repair old books. They wanted to make sure the books were in good condition for when people came to visit. + +One day, a special helper came to the library to repair books. He was a loyal friend and worked very hard. He stacked books back on the shelves and dusted off the spines. He worked for hours until the library was spotless and smelled just like new. + +Everyone in the library was happy with the helper's work. They thanked him for his hard work and loyalty. From then on, the helper was always happy to help out in the library whenever he was needed. He was a loyal helper and was always ready to repair books and keep the library clean. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack wanted to have an adventure, so he decided to investigate his grandparents’ old house. + +When Jack got to the house, he heard a strange noise. He went to investigate and he saw a ghost! Jack was scared, but the ghost was friendly. The ghost said, "I want to give you something special!" + +The ghost gave Jack a big, tasty treat. Jack was so happy that he thanked the ghost. He said, "Thank you for the tasty treat!" + +The ghost smiled and said, "You're welcome. Now go and enjoy your treat!" + +Jack ran home and enjoyed the tasty treat. He never forgot his adventure with the friendly ghost. +Once there was a girl and she had a sister. They were very happy together and did a lot of fun things together. + +One day they were outside and they were playing with a big, round piece of paper. The girl wanted to make something special with it, so she took out some scissors. She was very careful and began to cut it into different shapes. Her sister watched and smiled. + +The girl and her sister spent a lot of time cutting the paper and when they were finished, they had a beautiful picture! They were very proud. + +The girl and her sister hugged each other and the girl felt very happy and proud of what she had done with her sister. They knew that the picture was special and it would make them happy for a long time. +George the goat was feeling very sleepy. He was used to taking two naps every day and it was now time for his first nap of the day. He carefully zigzagged up the mountain until he found the perfect spot to relax. He lay down in a peaceful and graceful way and soon he was deep in the land of dreams. + +George enjoyed a peaceful nap and when he awoke he felt much better. He zigzagged down the mountain feeling refreshed and happy. He ran around and played for the rest of the day and when it was dark he felt tired again and went back to the same spot for another long and graceful nap. +Once there was a chubby cat. It had four paws and was very happy. Every day, the cat liked to play. It always wanted to include its friends. It especially liked to play tag and hide-and-seek outside. + +The cat and its friends enjoyed playing together. Every day, they imagined different games. They liked to eat treats together, and they loved running around the garden. + +One day, the chubby cat and its friends decided to find a new adventure. They went on a long walk together. They stopped and looked for new things to do. Soon enough, they found a park with a big playground. They ran around, and the cat used its paws to swing on the swing set. + +It was so much fun that the cat and its friends didn't want the day to end. Eventually, it had to go home, but the chubby cat was happy that it had included its friends in the day's adventure. They were all tired but excited to play again the next day. +Once upon a time, a little kid found a vine on the ground. It was dry and crispy. The kid was so excited! The kid jumped up and decided to skip on the vine. He skipped and laughed, having so much fun in the sun. + +He skipped around the vine, over and over again. He stopped to giggle and when he looked down, the vine had started to move. He was so surprised! + +The vine kept moving, curling around the kid. Soon, he was in a little nest made from the vine. He looked around in amazement. He was so happy, skipping just like before from one side of the nest to the other. + +When he got back home, the parents were so proud. He had had so much fun skipping on the dry vine! +Once upon a time there were two friends. One was called Bunny and the other one was called Hare. Bunny was very eager to win. + +Bunny thought of the best way to win, so he hopped on top of a hill. + +Suddenly, a hurricane came and Bunny was so scared! Hare saw this and he quickly grabbed onto Bunny's tail. He held on tight and together they flew away from the storm. + +In the end, they both flew back to the hill with a big smile on their faces. Bunny had won! He was so happy. + +And they both live happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very happy. One day, she put on her favourite shoes and went for a walk. She wanted to remember the beautiful day. + +She was skipping and humming when suddenly she saw a big cow. It was very serious. The little girl stopped. She was scared and wanted to run away. But then she remembered her shoes. With her shoes she felt brave. + +She slowly walked up to the cow. She smiled and gave it a carrot. The cow was not so serious anymore. Instead it was very gentle. The little girl petted its nose and said goodbye. + +The little girl was so happy that she had remembered her shoes. They gave her courage to be brave and face the cow. Now she will always remember that day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. She was three years old and loved to explore the world around her. Today she was stirring in the meadow when she asked a question of the meadow. The unknown answer made Mia scratch her head. She wondered what the meadow was thinking. Mia tried again and stirred in the meadow. This time the meadow told her the answer. Mia's face lit up with delight! She thanked the meadow for the secret and skipped away. +Once upon a time, there was a furry creature called Floofy. Floofy loved to move around and explore its surroundings. + +One day when Floofy was taking a walk, it noticed something was strange. Everything around Floofy was changing. The trees were moving and the sky was getting darker. Floofy was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Floofy kept walking and soon found a big, furry creature. It was a bear! Floofy was scared at first, but the bear was very friendly. The bear told Floofy that motion was going to happen when things change. Floofy was intrigued and asked the bear to explain what motion was. The bear said that motion was when things move from one place to another. + +Floofy then knew what to do next. Floofy thanked the bear for the lesson and ran off. Floofy was happy knowing that motion was not something to be afraid of. + +From then on, Floofy embraced motion whenever things changed. Floofy used its newfound knowledge to explore its world and have exciting new adventures! +Once upon a time there was a little frog. He was hopping around in a big muddy puddle. He saw a lot of good things to eat but something else caught his attention. It was a big fat, filthy worm. + +The frog wanted to take a bite so he jumped closer to get a better look. He was about to pinch it when something bumped him from behind. It was another frog! This frog wanted the worm too! + +The two frogs started to pinch each other, fighting for the worm. They were puffing up their chests and croaking and chirping, trying to scare the other away. Eventually, the smaller frog gave up and hopped away. + +The bigger frog was victorious. He grabbed the worm and enjoyed a big, juicy meal. After he was finished he hopped away, leaving the puddle looking even filthier than before! +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He had an axe that made him very happy and it made him feel ready. Every day he carried the axe around with him. + +One day, he decided to take his axe on a quest to help save the world. He set off on his mission and faced many challenges. But with the help of his axe, he kept going and never gave up. + +Finally, the knight reached the end of his journey. He had saved the world and was very pleased. He looked at his axe, which had been so useful, and knew his mission was done. + +He smiled, for his mission was complete. He was so proud and ready to go home now. He waved goodbye to the axe and went home happy, knowing his work had come to an end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl called Amy. Amy liked to explore new places and do new things. One day, Amy wanted to try something new, so she went for a long walk in the woods. + +As she was walking, Amy saw a stream. She thought it was very pretty and she wanted to go into the stream. But then Amy noticed something, the water in the stream was very spicy! + +Amy said to herself, "I hate spicy water, it's too hot". Then, all of a sudden, she saw something shiny in the water. She quickly reached in and grabbed it. It was a golden necklace! + +Amy was so happy. She knew she had found a special treasure that day. She quickly said goodbye to the stream and walked home with her new necklace. And ever since then, Amy never forgot how much she hated the spicy stream. +There was a small caterpillar who was very enthusiastic about life. Everyday he would crawl around the garden looking for something new to explore. One day he had a very special mission; he wanted to reach the top of a tall tree. He was determined to make his dream come true. So, he used all his strength and started to crawl up the tree. As he got closer and closer to the top, he started to feel scared. But he was determined to reach the top and never gave up. Finally, he made it! He had achieved his goal and was so proud of himself. He felt like a great success. He shouted with excitement and crawled back down the tree and spread the news to everyone in the garden. +Once upon a time there was a brave warrior. He had a strong spear to help him go on adventures. Every day he tried to make his spear better and stronger. He wanted to make sure it was safe for him and his friends. + +So one day the brave warrior took his spear and began to sharpen it. He worked hard and soon it was shining brighter than ever before. After that he tested it to make sure it was very strong and safe. Finally it was perfect. + +The brave warrior was so happy. He was proud of how much he had improved his spear and how safe it was now. He knew it would help him on his adventures and they it would be safe and strong. + +The brave warrior then went on many more adventures and always used his improved spear. He knew it would protect him and his friends. + +The End. +Once there was a girl named Jane. She loved pink things, but was careful to stay away from waste. + +One day, she went for a walk in the park and found a bright pink flower. It was too beautiful for Jane to ignore, so she decided to pick it, even though it meant leaving a bit of waste behind. + +Jane took the flower back to her house and carefully put it in a pot of water. She stayed with the flower to make sure it stayed hydrated and healthy. + +Every day, Jane would spend time with her flower, talking to it and taking care of it. She even made sure to give it lots of love and hugs. + +Soon enough, the flower flourished into a big, beautiful plant. Jane was very proud and happy that she stayed with her flower. +Once there was a little girl named Jane who liked to explore. One day she went for a walk in the woods with her mom. As they were walking, Jane heard something loud and strange. It was a scream! + +Jane and her mom followed the sound until they found a little bear. The bear was stuck in between two logs. It was scared and kept screaming. + +The girl's mom was very brave. She got down on her hands and knees and tried to pull the bear out of the log. She was very strong and soon the bear was free. + +Jane and her mom took the bear home where Jane fed him some honey and played with him. The bear was very obedient and happy to stay with Jane. + +From then on the bear and Jane were the best of friends. They would go for walks in the woods together, and Jane would always remember how brave her mom was when she saved the bear from being stuck between the logs. +Once there was a lovely girl named Lily. She had long blond hair and loved to wear yellow bows in it. She was three years old and lived with her parents in a house full of happiness. + +One day, Lily's parents gave Lily a very special present; it was a passport! Lily was so excited. She couldn't wait to see all the new places all over the world with her passport, and she was super proud to own it. + +Lily promised that she would take good care of her passport and show it to all of her friends. She carried it everywhere and made sure to never lose it. + +Every year, Lily's family went on fun trips so that Lily could explore and experience different cultures. By the time she was nine years old, Lily had already visited many different countries. She was so happy that she was able to own her own passport. + +Everyone who knew Lily was so proud of her for all the places she had visited and for taking such good care of her lovely passport. Together, Lily and her passport saw the world and made wonderful memories. +The lumber was ordinary. It just sat there in the room. It didn't do much, but Amy thought it was special. + +Every day she would come home from school and jump up and down on the lumber. She liked to rock it back and forth. It made her feel happy. + +Sometimes she would pretend like she was sailing on the ocean. She would come up with grand adventures for herself. She would close her eyes and just rock and rock until she was off on her journey. + +Her mom and dad thought it was funny to see her rocking the lumber. Sometimes they'd join in and rock with her. + +Then one day, the lumber broke. Amy was sad and started to cry. But then her mom and dad fixed it for her. They glued it back together so it was as good as new. + +Now every day Amy rocks on her lumber. It's her special place, and she loves it. +Once there was a little girl who loved to pray. Every night, before she went to bed, she would fold her hands and talk to God. She was so happy when she did this; it made her feel really safe and calm. + +One day, the little girl and her family decided to go on a trip to a hotel. Everyone was so excited to go; it was a place the little girl had never been before. + +When they arrived at the hotel, the little girl was amazed. It was so big and beautiful! Everywhere she looked there were new and exciting things. She couldn't wait to explore. + +Before they could begin, the little girl and her family bowed their heads and prayed. They thanked God for the wonderful hotel and asked for useful things during their stay. + +When they finished praying, the little girl was ready to start her stay at the hotel. She couldn't wait to see all the new and exciting things the hotel had to offer. +Once upon a time there was a little girl looking for something to do. She saw a blue box and wondered what it was. She opened it and saw that it was full of fun things. + +The little girl put on her red dress and gathered all the fun things that were in the box. Then, she carefully packed them in her waist bag. She wanted to take them with her wherever she went. + +The little girl went outside and played with her new toys all day long. When it came time to go home, she packed all the fun things neatly back into her waist bag. + +She went back inside, holding the blue box and her waist bag tightly. She curled up on the sofa and smiled as she held her wonderful possessions tightly in her arms. She would never forget the fun day she had. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to sail. He had a little boat with a sail that was all white and fluffy. Every day, the boy sailed his boat in the lake near his home and dreamed of far away places. + +One cold morning, he set out as usual with his little boat, but the wind and waves were so big that his boat got tossed around. The boy held tight to the rope and tried to keep his boat steady. + +Suddenly, he saw a rake in the water. He scooped it up with a net and took it home with him. At home, he examined the rake and decided it would be perfect for his boat. He fixed it to the side of the boat and from then on, it steered him through the waves like a champ. + +The boy used his rake to sail through the lake and explored new places each day. He was happier than ever before on his little boat, thanks to his special rake. +John owned a bull. It was a big, brown and very obedient bull. John would use it to plough the fields and carry things from one place to another. It was John's best friend because it was so obedient. + +One day, John and the bull went to the beach. They played in the water and had so much fun. But then it was time to go. John said to the bull, “Come on, it's time to go home.†The obedient bull followed John back home. + +John was so happy to have such an obedient bull. He could go everywhere with it and the bull would always follow him. +Once upon a time there was a family. The mommy and the daddy were giving a special polish to a box. Inside was a label. It said "Love". The brother and sister were confused. They did not know what the label meant. But the mommy and daddy explained. They said this box was full of love that would help the family. The family smiled. They gave the box a big hug and polished it one more time. Then they all went off to bed, happy and full of love. The end. +Jim was a little boy who liked to wake up early. Every morning he would wake up and go outside. He liked to watch the gentle flys buzzing around in the air. One day, he decided he wanted to be a fly too. He spread his arms and started flapping. He opened his eyes and found himself in the sky. He was so excited to be flying! But it was kind of hard at first. The wind was so gentle, he had to flap his arms even more to keep himself up in the sky. After a while he learned how to control himself in the sky and he flew around having an amazing time. He flew higher and higher and higher until he could see the whole world. When it was time to go home, Jim flew back down to the ground and went to sleep. He had the most amazing adventure ever, and he woke up with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a tall man. He wanted to choose something special. + +So he walked into a store and looked around. He saw lots of big and small things. Then his eyes sparkled when he saw a big basket of muffins. He couldn't decide which one to choose. + +He looked at them for a long time. He saw some yummy looking blueberry muffins and some iced muffins with bright sprinkles. All the muffins looked so yummy! + +He chose a tall chocolate muffin with melty chocolate chips and it tasted delicious. He smiled, because he had chosen the perfect muffin! +Once there was a little girl named Anna. One day, she saw a tire in her driveway. She said, "I want to swing on this tire!" So she got up and grabbed the tire. She swung back and forth, higher and higher. + +The tire kept going until Anna got so high she could touch the sun. Then the sun said, "Hey! Who are you?" Anna said, "My name is Anna. What's your name? + +The sun replied, "My name is Fiery. I'm so spicy and hot today!" Anna smiled, because she liked spicy things. She said, "That's so fun, can I swing on your tire tomorrow?" Fiery said, "Yes! I'll look forward to it!" + +Anna got off the tire and waved goodbye to the sun. She felt so happy and ran inside to tell her mom about her adventure. +Sally was a happy little girl. She had big blue eyes and bouncy blonde curls that bounced when she ran. Every day Sally would go to the park with her parents. She loved to swing on the swings. Her muscles would get a good workout as she pushed off higher and higher. + +One day a stranger came to the park. He was very tall and strong. He was also very dangerous. He had mean eyes and a frown on his face. He tried to get Sally to swing on his swing but she was too scared. + +Sally's parents were watching and quickly came to help. They chased the dangerous man away and made sure Sally was okay. From then on, Sally didn't go to the park alone. She would only go if her mom or dad was with her. + +Sally still loved to swing. She will always remember the feeling of flying when she pushed off with her muscles and soared through the air. It was her favorite thing to do! +Jane was a chubby three year-old girl. She was looking in her Toy Chest and trying to decide which toy to play with. She chose a pen with bright blue ink that glittered when it was moved in the light. Jane was so excited to try out the pen. She couldn't wait to start drawing pictures with it. + +Jane ran to the kitchen to find some paper. She opened the drawer and saw lots of white paper. She carefully chose one and ran back to the toy chest. She took it out, sat on the floor, and started to draw. She made big circles and squiggles all over the paper with her special pen. They looked so amazing! + +Soon, Jane had filled up the whole piece of paper with her colourful drawings. She was very proud of her work and she showed it to her mom. Jane's mom was so impressed with how she used the ink and vibrant colours to make such beautiful pictures. Jane was so glad she had chosen the special pen. It had made her artwork come to life! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was very curious so she liked to explore outside. + +One day, she found a trail leading into the woods. She decided to follow it, but she was careful not to get lost. + +The trail led her to a secret garden filled with brightly-colored flowers and fountains. Jane had never seen such a beautiful place before. She was so excited and explored the garden with awe. + +As she was exploring, she noticed that some of the flowers were leading her down a different path than when she came in. She followed them, but still kept one eye on the trail to make sure she could find her way back. + +Eventually, Jane trailed back to the start of the path and made her way back home. She was so excited to tell her mom about the secret garden she found. From then on, Jane was always careful when exploring and always made sure she could find her way back home. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to listen to the radio. Every day he would try to find his favorite station, but it never seemed to come in very clear. He was getting very frustrated. + +One day, he decided to take a walk to find a better signal. He heard a noise coming from the woods, so he went to investigate. To his surprise, he found a giant sack filled with old radios. He took out one of the radios and it worked perfectly. He was so excited! + +That night, he went to bed with the radio playing his favorite music. But then something terrible happened - suddenly all the sound disappeared! The little boy was so disappointed. + +But then, he got an idea. He took out one of the other radios from the sack and tried it. Sure enough, it worked like a charm and he could listen to his favorite songs again. He was so happy! + +From that day forward, the little boy always kept a sack of radios handy, just in case the one he was using suddenly stopped working. He was never again surprised by a terrible sound! +Once upon a time there was a clumsy wet bird. The bird was in a big field and he wanted to sing. So he opened his beak and started to sing. His song was slow and loud. As he sang, the sky became dark, and it started to rain. The bird kept singing until he was soaking wet. But he didn’t seem to care. He just kept singing. Eventually the rain stopped and the sun came out. The wet bird kept singing until he was dry. After a while, the bird stopped singing and flew away into the sky. +Molly liked to admire the orange map. She found it very exciting. She liked to ask her mom and dad questions about it, like "what are these lines?" and "where does that road go?" Her mom and dad always enjoyed showing Molly all the interesting places on the map. + +One day, Molly's parents took her to see a real city. Molly liked it so much that she spent all day looking at the streets and buildings. When she got home, she went straight to admire the orange map again. She thought about what she had seen and traced her finger over the roads she had followed that day. + +Molly pointed to one place and said,"Look, Daddy! That's where I went today!" Her dad smiled and said,"It sure is. You have a good memory!" Molly beamed and kept looking at the map, pointing out new places she wanted to go. + +Every day, Molly continued to admire the orange map. She had lots of adventures and kept exploring new places. She couldn't wait to finish all the places on the map and find new ones. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little man called Joe. Joe loved to do everything fast and he was always in a hurry. + +He was walking along one day, when he saw a symbol on the ground. It was a yellow circle with a smiley face inside. Joe thought it was magical so he decided to touch it. Suddenly, from out of the symbol, a loud yell came! Joe was so scared, he ran away! + +He ran back to his house and told his mummy about the scary yell. His mummy was very wise and told Joe that the yell had come from inside the symbol - it was a powerful sound and had made him jump! + +Joe was so intrigued by the symbol that he decided to go back and investigate. He slowly touched the symbol again and all of a sudden, the yell came again but this time it was different. This time, it was a friendly yell! Joe was so pleased that he'd been clever and worked it out! + +Just like that, Joe and the symbol became friends and they yelled happily to each other every day. +Once upon a time there was a lonely goat wandering through the fields. He was looking for a place to rest, but he was all alone. + +The day was hot, and soon the goat's hooves began to melt into the ground. It started to feel like he was walking on a soft, gooey path. + +He kept walking, feeling sad and lonely. But soon he noticed a cool green patch of grass up ahead. He felt relieved and went over to have a rest. + +The grass felt nice and cool against the goat's tired feet. He lay down and soon he began to feel refreshed. The lonely goat was no longer melting away and he was happy to find a comfortable place to rest. +Tommy was impatiently waiting for his family at the beach. He was so excited! Finally, he saw them walking down the path and jumped up and down clapping. He ran up to them and gave them each a big hug. His family was so happy to see him. + +After the hugs, they all ran to the beach together. Tommy kicked off his shoes and buried his toes in the sand. His mom spread out a big blanket on the beach. His dad set up a beach umbrella and Tommy dug a hole in the sand with his bucket and shovel. + +Tommy cheered every time he found a shell in the sand. He also applauded when he saw a crab. He screamed with joy when he splashed in the salty ocean. Tommy was having the best time. + +At the end of the day, Tommy and his family cuddled up together and watched the sun set over the beach. Tommy yawned and smiled as he watched the colors of the sky change. He was ready to go home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was very strong and she loved doing things all by herself. One day Sue decided she wanted a haircut. She went to the salon with her mom and was excited to start. + +The hairdresser was nice and gave Sue a big smile. She explained how to sit in the chair and showed Sue the scissors. Sue was very brave and started cutting her own hair. She worked very hard and soon she had a new haircut. + +When Sue saw herself in the mirror, she was so happy. She looked strong and beautiful. She gave the hairdresser a big hug because she was so proud of her new haircut. Sue went home and showed everyone her new look. Everyone thought her new haircut was great. Sue was very happy she took the brave chance to start her own haircut. +Once there was a trumpet. It looked perfect. Everyone wanted to play it. But the trumpet was broken and no one could use it. + +Then a magic fairy appeared one day. She said she could restore the trumpet with her magic powers. Everyone watched as she used her wand and said magical words. + +Suddenly, the trumpet looked perfect again. Everyone cheered. They were so excited they started to dance and clap their hands. + +But then the fairy asked everyone to be quiet. She nodded her head, raised her wand and made a magical sound... It sounded like a trumpet! + +The trumpet had been restored. It sounded perfect. Everyone was happy and cheered with joy. +Once upon a time there was a little kid called Mitchell. He was 3 years old and he had lots of energy. Every night he loved to play in his bedroom and poke things. One night he decided to poke the ceiling. He was feeling very persistent and he kept poking it. He poked it really hard and suddenly he found a hole. Curious, Mitchell poked his hand in the hole and by luck found some treasures. He immediately filled his pockets with the treasures and ran downstairs to show his mum and dad. His parents were amazed and so proud of Mitchell for being so persistent. Mitchell was very happy he had been so brave and poked the ceiling. +Once upon a time there was a very stupid cat. One day the cat saw a calendar on the table and wanted to drink it. So the cat licked the calendar and then drank it up! + +But after the cat finished drinking, it realized that drinking the calendar was not a very smart idea. The cat was very thirsty and decided to go find some real water to drink. + +The cat ran to the kitchen and saw a big glass of water on the counter. The cat was so happy to see such a refreshing drink. He quickly drank all of it and felt his thirst finally go away. + +The cat learned a valuable lesson that day: never drink a calendar! It was a very stupid thing to do! +Mum was getting ready for a special day. She had things to prepare. She started by getting her bag. She carefully put her folder inside. Then she looked at her timetable. She was going to her first class. + +Mum was feeling a little bit troubled. She was worried she wouldn't know what to do. But she remembered what her teacher had said: be brave! So she took a deep breath and walked into the classroom. + +The teacher smiled at her and introduced her to the class. Everyone was really friendly. Mum soon felt more relaxed. + +The teacher showed mum where to sit and started the lesson. Mum learnt lots of new things and had a wonderful time. She knew she had made the right decision to come to class. +Once upon a time, there was a famous garden. It was very pretty and colourful. All the animals loved to explore and play. + +One day, a little squirrel was running around the garden. He was having so much fun! But, as he ran around, he didn't watch where he was going and he slipped on some leaves. He tumbled and then landed in a big pile of mud! + +He was so muddy, so he thought he should hide away and not let anyone see him. He hopped and skipped across the garden until he found a hiding spot under some bushes. But then he heard some voices and he saw two kids laughing. + +The kids were walking in the famous garden. They were so happy and were enjoying the beautiful flowers and animals. + +The little squirrel stayed still and quiet, hoping they wouldn't see him. Luckily they didn't, and the little squirrel walked away after they had gone. He was so relieved! + +The little squirrel learned his lesson and now he is more careful when he plays in the garden. He even tells his friends to "watch your step" so they don't slip too! +Once there was a cute little girl. She was always excited to find new surprises. One day, she decided to leave her house and explore. She hopped on her bike and rode around town. Everywhere she went, she found new surprises. She saw a cute bird singing in a tree, a fuzzy caterpillar crawling along a path, and even a butterfly drinking from a flower. She smiled and continued her adventure. + +When she got back home, she was in for a big surprise. There was a gift on her doorstep with a pretty bow on top. She opened it and found a new toy inside. She was so excited and hugged it close. It was the best surprise of all! She thanked everyone who had left her the gift and gave them a big smile. + +The cute little girl had the best time that day. She was happy to find so many surprises, big and small. She never wanted to leave. +The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. So Lucy decided she should go for a walk. + +She walked through the fields and she saw so many things - some cows, some pretty flowers and some unusual trees. But the most amazing thing she saw was a huge garden with lots of radishes growing! + +Lucy had never seen so many radishes all together before and they were so impressive. She had never seen anything as big and red as these radishes. + +Lucy couldn't believe how big and red the radishes were. She wanted to pick one to eat, but a farmer saw her and said no - these radishes were for everyone! So the farmer shared them out, and everyone had delicious radishes for their lunch. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lizzy. She loved to take long walks in the park. One day, she was walking and admiring the trees when she heard a snap in the distance. She looked around and saw nothing. Then she heard the snap again, this time it was coming from a yummy smelling bush. + +Lizzy walked closer and saw that the bush was full of juicy beef. She started to snap off pieces of the beef and ate it. It was so tasty! + +But then Lizzy noticed some icy cold drops of water on the beef. She investigated a bit more and found a cold creek creeking by. She quickly jumped back, surprised by the icy water. + +Lizzy laughed and thought to herself, this was the best snack ever! From then on she'd always take a walk in the park, just in case she found a yummy beef bush again. +Once upon a time there was a small boy called Johnny. Johnny was 3 years old and he wanted to learn about the world. He was intrigued by all the new things he saw and wanted to know more. + +One day, Johnny went to the park with his mother. At the park, he saw lots of different animals that he had never seen before. He wanted to know what they were and where they lived. But Johnny felt ignorant, he didn't know anything about the world. + +His mother saw his confusion and said, "Johnny, don't worry. With patience and a bit of hard work, you will learn all there is to know about the world. One day you will be very knowledgeable". + +Johnny really took this advice to heart, and set off on a journey of discovery. He began to learn more and more each day and soon he was no longer an ignorant 3 year old. He understood so much about the world now and was so proud of himself. + +Johnny continues to learn every day and loves discovering new parts of the world. He knows that learning is one of the most important things he can do. +Bobby was an eager boy. He loved to march all around the house, singing a happy song. One day, he found a special book, just for him. He marched up to his Mom and said, "Look Mom! A book!" His Mom smiled and said, "That looks like a great book for you, Bobby. Let's read it together!" + +So, Bobby and his Mom sat together, and Bobby opened the book. He was excited to discover lots of colorful pictures! He marched his fingers across each page, shouting out the words that he recognized. His Mom laughed and said, "Oh Bobby, you are so eager to learn!" + +Bobby enjoyed the book so much, he decided to take it everywhere he went. He marched outside, carrying the book in his hands. Wherever he went, he pointed out the pictures and told everyone what they said. Bobby was so happy to have found this wonderful book and he was eager to learn more! +Once upon a time, there was a bee who was very compassionate. Every day, he would fly up and down the garden looking for food for himself and all the other bees. + +One day, a wonderful thing happened. The bee noticed something was different in the garden. A big, yellow flower had bloomed! He excitedly flew over and started to eat the sweet nectar the flower had to offer. + +Then he noticed something else, there were little black ant crawling around the petals. The bee felt compassion for the ants and decided to share the nectar with them. The bee and ants happily shared the nectar together, until all the flower was gone. + +The bee and the ants hugged goodbye before the bee flew away. The bee then flew throughout the garden and shared the happy tale of what had happened. The other bees were excited to know that their friend had been so compassionate. + +And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was very nervous. She was going to a dance and she wanted to make sure she looked just right. She found a pink dress that she really liked and put it on. She looked in the mirror and smiled. + +The girl opened the door and went outside. She was so excited and very nervous at the same time. She got in the car and they drove off. When she arrived at the dance, she opened the door and stepped inside. Everyone was wearing pretty dresses and she felt extra special. + +The girl enjoyed the evening, dancing and meeting lots of new people. She opened the door when it was time to leave and went back home. She was so happy she had opened the door of the dress and taken the chance to wear it! +Once there was a little girl who really wanted to improve her swimming skills. She practiced almost every day and she got better. But when the little girl needed help, her parents gave her the most helpful advice of all. + +One day, her parents decided to take her to the shower, where they taught her some helpful tips. She learned that she needed to be more patient, and she also needed to improve her technique. She practiced as hard as she could, and with the help of her parents, she was able to make lots of progress. + +The little girl was so happy, and she was grateful for all the help she had received. She was able to improve her swimming so much, she couldn't wait to show it off to her parents and her friends. She knew that patience and practice had paid off and she was proud of all her hard work. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a castle. She had a beautiful long blouse that was her favourite. It was as soft as a cloud and made her look so special. + +One day she decided to go to the kingdom at the end of the beach. When she arrived, she saw a group of people who were separated into two sides. They were arguing very loudly and the princess was worried. + +So she took out her blouse and waved it in the air. Suddenly, all the people united together and the princess was very happy. Everyone was best friends again! + +From that day on, the princess would often wear her long blouse whenever she visited the kingdom. It reminded her of how important it is when people unite. +One day, Daddy was going out to supply the lawn. He took the lawnmower and some other tools. Mommy was very thoughtful and gave Daddy another bag with snacks, some water and her special smiles for good luck. Daddy was so happy! + +He said goodbye to Mommy and was off. He mowed the lawn and cut the grass. He worked hard and made the lawn look so nice. Daddy was also very careful with the tools. + +When Daddy came back with an empty bag, Mommy was so happy. She hugged Daddy tightly and said it looked beautiful. Daddy smiled and said he was tired, but he was happy because of Mommy's thoughtful treats. They both hugged and kissed each other, and enjoyed a peaceful day. +Sam and his mommy went to the park. At the park there was a big gate. +They walked up to the gate and Sam peeked. He was very excited. +Inside the gate there were lots of animals. Sam wanted to go inside, but his mommy said no. She told him it wasn't safe. +Sam was very uncomfortable. He didn't understand why he couldn't go inside. +But his mommy said the gate was there to protect the animals. +So they walked away and went to the playground instead. Sam had lots of fun at the playground and forgot all about the gate. +One day, a boy named Peter was very excited. He was going to work on his new puzzle! + +He got the dark blue box out of the cupboard and opened it up. Inside was a big puzzle. It was a picture of the night sky! + +Peter got out his chair and placed it in front of the table. He then started working on the puzzle. + +First, he put together all the big pieces. Then he carefully placed the smaller pieces next to each other. + +When he was done, Peter smiled. He had finished his dark blue night sky puzzle! He was very proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to go to school every day. She especially loved the lessons she took in her brown class. Then one day, something terrible happened. A bad man came into the class and tried to steal the toys Sarah and her friends were playing with! + +The teacher saw what was happening and shouted at him to stop. The bad man ran away and the teacher made sure everyone was safe. Sarah and her friends were very scared, but they were happy that they still had their toys. + +Sarah decided she had to protect her class so she asked her teacher for help. They decided to lock their classroom door and make sure nobody could steal from them again. From that day on, Sarah felt safe in her brown class. +Once upon a time there was a jolly man who loved to make dough. He had lots of special tools to help him make dough and special ingredients that he mixed together to make it just perfect. Everyday he smiled and sang as he mixed and rolled out the dough. + +One day he rolled out lots of dough and made the shapes of stars and moons. He took lots of different colours and used them to paint the shapes. Then he put the shapes in the oven to bake. + +The shapes all came out so tasty and jolly - but then something even more special happened. A sparkly light started to shine from the stars and moons! The jolly man saw this and was so excited. He looked at the shapes and waved his arms, and the light followed his movements and sparkled even more. It was so beautiful! + +The jolly man had made some special magical dough that made the shapes shine with light. From then on, he made these special shapes all the time, and each of them shined so brightly. It was a beautiful sight to see! +Mum was in the kitchen. She was making a cake. She filled a bowl full of flour and sugar. She added some eggs and milk. She stirred it all together. The mixture looked smooth and creamy. + +Mum put the mixture into a round tin. She filled it all the way up. Then she put the cake in the oven. + +When the cake was baked, it smelled yummy. Mum took it out of the oven. It looked delicious, but it was fragile. She put it carefully on the table. + +Mum cut the cake into slices. She gave a slice to everyone. It was so sweet and tasty. Everyone loved the cake. + +Nobody expected such a fragile cake to taste so good. +Once upon a time, there was a blueberry bush. It was the most brilliant blueberry bush in the land! Every day, it would surprise everyone with how big and juicy it's blueberries were. + +One day, three very brave kids came to the blueberry bush. One had red hair, one had blonde hair, and one had black hair. Together, they tried to pick the biggest, most delicious blueberries. + +One of the kids was so busy picking blueberries that she didn't notice that something had landed on her shoulder. It was a bee! It was buzzing very loudly, so she got startled and screamed. But then, she saw that the bee had a surprise - it was holding a blueberry in its mouth! + +The kids laughed and thanked the bee for its brilliant surprise! They then shared the special blueberry between them and it was the most delicious blueberry ever! They thanked the blueberry bush for its juicy blueberries, and then carried on picking. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to wander. Every day, she would wander through the town, looking for new places to explore. She especially liked the shop, with all its pretty things and yummy sweets. + +One day, the little girl found a new shop that she hadn't seen before. She was so excited! The shop was filled with lots of interesting things. But then, a big bossy lady came out of the back and told the girl to leave. + +The little girl was sad, but she decided to wander a little further away and find something else to do. Eventually, she found a park and spent the rest of the day playing and having fun. She had a wonderful day, and never forgot the big bossy lady at the shop. +Once upon a time there was a van. It was shiny and full of fun. Inside the van there was a case with a record in it. The record was fake and something was wrong with it. + +The van shaked and rattled down the street. Everyone looked to see who was inside but it was much too dark to tell. + +A little boy was sitting in the back seat of the van. The record was playing in his hands and he was singing and dancing to the music. He knew it was fake and he wanted to try and make it real. + +He closed his eyes and thought and thought until he came up with an idea. He had found a pencil and some paper in the van and he started to draw and write down the words. Soon he had recorded the new and real version of the song. + +The little boy opened his eyes and beamed with pride. He was so happy he had found a way to make the fake record real! +One day, a mommy and her son went to the store. The store had a lot of things for sale. + +The mommy asked the son, what he wanted to buy. He pointed to a mattress. + +The mommy said it was a good choice. The mattress was smooth and comfortable. + +The son liked it very much and the mommy said she would recommend it to her friends. + +They bought the smooth mattress and the son was very happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Betty. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. + +Every day, Betty would explore the fields around the house, looking for fun things. One day, she found something that made her very curious. It was a bottle with a strange, green liquid inside. + +Betty didn't know anything about the bottle, so she opened it and took a sip. To her surprise, the liquid was very bitter and tasted bad. Her mom told her that it was poison, and Betty felt helpless. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise, and a wizard appeared. He said that he had been searching for the poison bottle and he was very angry. He waved his wand and the bottle got smaller and smaller until it was gone. The wizard said that the bottle was very dangerous and must not get into the wrong hands. + +Betty learned her lesson and promised never to experiment with things that she didn't know. From then on, she was extra careful when playing outdoors and always looked before she touched. +Once there was a girl named Jenny. She was very happy and loved to have fun. Jenny's favorite thing to do was make a bicycle. Every day she would find some pieces, like metal and wheels, and put them together. + +One day it was very warm outside and Jenny decided to take her bicycle for a ride. She rode along the street, so happy and having lots of fun. + +When Jenny got home from her ride, she made some adjustments to her bicycle. She added a bell to the handlebars and new pedals to the frame. + +Jenny was so proud of her bicycle and she did more rides. Every day she went further and further, because she was so brave. + +Every time Jenny rode her bicycle, her heart felt so warm. She was so proud that she made her own bicycle. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. Joe loved numbers. He loved them so much he would count everything he saw. One day he was counting pine trees. He counted one, two, three, four, five. Then he stopped because he saw something expensive. It was a shiny car! Joe thought it was beautiful. He wanted so badly to touch it. + +Joe ran up to the car and tried to open the door. But the door was locked! Joe was so sad he couldn't touch the expensive car. But then he noticed something in the window. It was a pine tree air freshener. It was so exciting! Joe counted the pine trees on the air freshener. One, two, three, four, five. + +Joe went back to his house, but he was still thinking about the car and the pine tree air freshener. Joe knew he would never own such an expensive car, but he was sure glad he got to count the number of pine trees on it. Joe smiled and went to bed, thinking happy thoughts of numbers and pine trees. The end. +Once there was an orange jug. Inside the jug was some water. The jug was soaking in the sunshine. It was so happy to be in the sunshine that it began to smile. + +The jug loved how it felt to be warm and full of sunshine. All of a sudden, he heard someone coming. It was a bird! The bird said, “I need some water, so can I have some from inside you?†+ +The jug was so happy to help. It said, “Yes! Please take as much as you need.†So the bird drank some of the water and then flew away. + +The jug was so happy that it could help the bird. It loved feeling so full of sunshine and water. So the jug continued to soak in the sunshine and be happy. +Teddy was a lonely bear. He wanted a friend to play with, but there was nobody around. He had been alone for a long time. + +One day, a magical fairy appeared. She was tiny and flew around on a little wing. She told Teddy that if he twirled around three times, he would get a special power. Teddy did as she said, and he was filled with a mysterious energy. + +The fairy said the power was to make a special stitch. She gave Teddy a big needle and some blue yarn. Teddy used the needle and yarn to make a special stitch. + +The magical stitch worked. Suddenly, Teddy was no longer alone! A new friend had formed from the stitch. His name was Patch, and he was a very friendly bear. Now Teddy and Patch could go on adventures together. They were never lonely again. +Mandy was walking to the park on a sunny day. She saw a big bald man near a birdcage. He was standing next to the birdcage and marking it with a special pen. Mandy was curious and asked the bald man what he was doing. The man smiled and said that he was a birdman and he was marking the birdcage so people will know it belonged to him. Mandy loved animals, so she asked if she could have the birdcage when he was done. The bald man smiled and said she could have it. + +Mandy was so excited! She thanked the bald man. She quickly ran to her house and grabbed a blanket to cover the birdcage before bringing it home. She was so happy with her new birdcage that she took it everywhere she went! + +When she got older, Mandy still kept the birdcage and remembered how she got it from the bald man. She was thankful for her new birdcage and for the kindness of the bald man. +Tommy was so sleepy. He was so tired, he wanted to go to bed. He yawned, a big, long yawn. His mommy said, "It is time to go to bed, Tommy." Tommy yawned again and smiled to himself. + +Tommy's mommy made his bed and put on his favorite striped pajamas. The pajamas were pale blue and white. Tommy liked how he looked in them. He yawned again and snuggled up in his bed. + +Tommy was so warm and comfy. He yawned once more and soon he was sound asleep. Tommy had a happy dream. He dreamt of jumping on a pale blue and white striped trampoline. He was so happy to jump and play. + +When Tommy awoke, he was feeling refreshed. He smiled as he looked at his striped pajamas. He was happy to have such a comfy bed to sleep in. Tommy yawned one final time and headed off to start the day. +John saw a big fat oyster. He was curious and wanted to take a closer look. He picked up the oyster and it opened its mouth. Inside, it displayed a shiny pearl. John was so happy. He said, "This is so cool!" He showed the pearl to his mom and dad and they were amazed. He put the oyster back in its shell and left it on the sand. From that day, John loved collecting fat oysters along the beach. +Once upon a time, there were three birds. They were very comfortable living together in their nest. Every day, they counted the leaves around their nest. One day, they decided to number the leaves so they could remember how many they had. They numbered them one, two, three, four, and so on. They repeated their numbers until they had numbered all of the leaves. After they finished counting, the birds flew away feeling very comfortable and happy that they had numbered all of the leaves. The End. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Grace. Grace lived in a big house with a ceiling that reached up high. + +One day Grace decided to sort the things in her house. She started with the toys in her room. She lined them all up in a neat row. Then she moved on to the books on her shelf. She put them in order according to their colour. + +Next she looked around her house. She started to sort through the piles of clothes that were on the floor. After that, she sorted the furniture in her living room. It was like a magical puzzle. + +Finally, Grace looked up at the ceiling. She smiled. She thought it looked very graceful. With the furniture all sorted, the room looked neat and tidy. + +Grace was happy with her sorting day. All the mess was gone and her house was looking beautiful. +Once upon a time there was a very graceful girl. She was small and her name was Sophia. Sophia was happy and liked to act silly. + +One day Sophia was playing in her room and she saw something shiny on the ground. It was an eraser! She was so excited and quickly grabbed it. Sophia started to act out a story with the eraser in her hand. + +She made the eraser pretend to go on a journey. She was a brave princess and the eraser was her knight. Sophia jumped, spun and danced around her room as gracefully as possible. + +After the pretend adventure was over, Sophia found the eraser was still in good shape. She smiled and held it close. It was a special memory that she could take with her. +Once upon a time, there lived a giant. All the people in the village were scared of him because he was so big. But one day, a little girl decided to be brave. She gathered all the people in the village and they all stood together. + +The little girl told the giant: "We have something special to deliver. We want to give it to you!" The giant smiled and said nothing. He was so surprised that the people in the village weren't scared of him. + +So the little girl told everyone to stand in a tight circle and hold hands. Then she sang a special song for the giant. All the people in the village were singing so loud that the song reached up to the sky. + +The little girl handed the giant a box with a big bow on top. Inside were presents for him from everyone in the village. The giant was so happy that he hugged the little girl and thanked everyone. From then on, the giant and the people in the village were good friends! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was feeling very anxious. She had a real bad nightmare and it made her heart feel heavy. + +She was scared and could not get back to sleep. The little girl wished she could make her worries go away. + +So she thought of a plan. She took a jar and wrote down all her worries on pieces of paper. She rolled them into tiny balls and put them into the jar. + +Then she walked outside and held the jar tight in her hands. She took a deep breath and dried all the piece of paper balls to the wind. The wind carried them away and soon the little girl felt much better. + +The sun was just starting to come up, and she realized that all her worries had gone away. She smiled, feeling a lot happier. Then, she happily went back to bed, ready to start the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny was white and very fluffy. One day, the bunny wanted to go for a jump. It hopped to the left and saw a big tree. The bunny thought it was the perfect place to jump. The bunny went to the tree and put it's front feet up as high as it could. Then, it hopped and jumped. The bunny jumped so high that it could reach the leaves on the tree. It was so fun! The bunny kept jumping until it got tired. Then it hopped back home, happy that it had so much fun. The End. +Once there was a girl and she wanted a balloon. Her mum said that she could keep the balloon if she was very careful. So the little girl happily took the balloon and hugged it tight. + +It was a bright yellow balloon and it made her feel so happy. She hugged it and twirled around until she felt dizzy. Then, the girl accidentally let go of the balloon and it flew up into the sky! + +The little girl couldn't believe it and started to cry. But then she noticed something funny. A pink balloon was flying around in circles. It was getting closer and closer to the ground. + +When the little girl jumped up and caught the balloon, she couldn't believe her luck. She held on tightly, not wanting to let go. And the little girl and her new pink balloon kept playing together until they both felt dizzy and had to take a break. The little girl was so happy, because she had a balloon to keep! +Once there was a little boy named Andy. He liked to play every day. One day his Mom and Dad took him to the museum. It was a very nice place. There were lots of things to see! + +Andy liked looking at all the pictures and shiny things. He liked to bow and pretend like he was a prince or queen. He would bow with a big smile and laugh. + +His Mom and Dad were so proud. After the museum, they all went to get something nice to eat. Andy was so happy and thanked his Mom and Dad for taking him. He said it was a very nice day and he had so much fun. +Once there was a girl named Sadie. She was three years old. One day she was sitting in her chair, watching her toys. She wanted to take her toys outside to play, but she was not allowed to go outside alone. + +Sadie was sad that she couldn't go out to play. She was about to cry when her mom came in. Mom saw that Sadie was sad and asked her what was wrong. Sadie told mom that she wanted to go out and play with her toys, but she couldn't. + +Mom smiled and said she could go out and play. Sadie was very happy and thanked her mom. She started to run to the door. But then she remembered something. She turned back to her mom and said, "Sorry, Mommy. I forgot my chair." + +Mom laughed and said it was all right. She helped Sadie carry her chair outside. Then Sadie all of her toys out and played. She was so happy and thankful that her mom had watched her and helped her. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. Mommy was feeling very happy because baby had just learned how to catch. + +Mommy said "Good job baby! Now let's play more!" So they played the game again. This time, mommy threw a knife but baby couldn't quite catch it. The knife fell to the ground and made a loud 'clink' sound! + +Mommy felt guilty. She said "I'm sorry baby! That was my fault - I should have been more careful." She picked up the knife and put it away in a special place. + +Then, she gave baby a big hug and said "It's ok baby. Let's try another game!" + +From that day on, baby was very careful when mommy was throwing things. He learned to catch very well and soon he was able to catch anything that mommy threw! +One day, a little girl named Ellen was studying. She had a big book open in front of her and was looking at the words carefully. She was wearing her favorite bathrobe, with happy yellow dots all over it. Suddenly she felt very dizzy. She put her book down and stood up slowly, holding onto the table. Taking deep breaths, she waited until the dizzy feeling went away. + +After a few minutes, she felt better. She took off her bathrobe and put on a different one. With a smile on her face, Ellen sat down at the table again to study. She knew that with a bit of work, she'd be able to understand the words in her book. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy mouse. He lived in a special house which had cobwebs all around it. The mouse was a bit scared of being inside the house, so he decided to escape! + +He scurried around the edges of the cobwebs, trying to find a way out. But no matter how hard he tried, he just couldn't find the way out. + +Suddenly, he saw a bright light coming from a hole in the cobweb. He couldn't believe it! It was a special way out of the house. The mouse quickly ran to the hole and escaped. It was a sigh of relief! + +He was finally free! He quickly ran to the woods and never looked back. He was happy to never have to go back into the house with all the cobwebs again. And he was even happier to be free! +Once there was a bright little girl who lived in a small house. Every week she would go to the park with her mom and play. One day, she started to worry when her mom didn't come back to the park. She thought, ‘Where is mom? Why isn't she coming?’ + +The little girl waited for what felt like forever. Then, she saw her mom walking toward her with a big smile on her face. The little girl was so happy and ran to her mom and hugged her. + +Mom explained that she had to stay late at work that day. The little girl smiled and said, ‘That's okay, I was just worried!’ Everything was fine and the bright little girl was happy. She was glad to have her mom back and the two of them went home together. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man. The man loved to bake delicious treats. One day, he decided to bake the biggest pie ever. He mixed together some flour and eggs and started to bake. Soon the pie was ready. + +The wealthy man was so pleased with his pie that he decided to share it with his friends. He called over a few of his friends, but they couldn't all fit in the man's house. So the man grabbed a big, long tie and tied it to a tree. All of his friends gathered around the tie and had a picnic. + +The man cut up the big, delicious pie and handed it out to all his friends. Everyone enjoyed the treat. They ate and talked and laughed under the tree. Even the birds in the sky shared the pie, nibbling on the crumbs the man dropped on the ground. + +The wealthy man was so happy that his pie was a success and that he was able to share it with all his friends. He was proud of his bake and wished he could bake a big pie every day. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny girl with a modest arm. She loved playing with her friends and they all enjoyed running around the park. But the girl's arm didn't fit very well in her sleeve and kept getting caught up. This made her very sad, because she couldn't join in the games. + +One day, the girl's friends had a great idea. They went and got lots of different fabric scraps, and got to work. Before long, they had made a new arm that fit perfectly. The girl was so happy! She could finally join in the games, and run and laugh with her friends. + +The girl's friends and family were so proud of her and they were all very thankful. Now the girl had a modest arm that fit perfectly and ran around playing with her friends every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was so curious and always very brave. One day, Sarah went out walking and pretty soon, she passed a big, scary house. Sarah was frightened and she started to run away. + +But suddenly, the door opened and out stepped a charming old lady in a long, colourful dress. She smiled at Sarah and said “helloâ€. + +Sarah was a bit scared but the kind old lady said “come in, I have something special to show youâ€. So Sarah went inside and she was amazed by the beautiful pictures on the walls and all the shiny things on the table. + +The old lady told Sarah about a special gift that she had for her. Sarah was so excited she waited for the old lady to bring it out. But instead of a present she heard something that made her heart beat fast - it sounded like a ticking clock! + +The old lady explained that the clock was magic and that it had the power to stop time for a minute. It didn’t scare Sarah at all, actually it made her feel even more curious and brave. + +The old lady showed Sarah how to use the clock and before long, she was running around the house, freezing time whenever she wanted! It was the most exciting and charming adventure Sarah ever had. + +When it was time to go, the old lady gave Sarah the clock as a special gift +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He was walking in the forest, but he was not careful. He stepped on a branch and it broke. Suddenly, he heard a loud "OUCH!" + +The elephant had hurt someone. He was scared and he quickly ran away. He was worried that the person he had hurt would get angry with him. + +The elephant kept running until he reached a village. There he saw a woman standing in her yard. She was carrying a heavy bucket and he wanted to help her. But he was still scared that she might be the same person he had hurt in the forest. + +The woman noticed the elephant and smiled. She knew he was scared and she waved at him. She said, “Don’t be scared, little elephant. I won’t hurt you.†The elephant was so relieved and he stayed close to her. + +When the woman finished her chores, she gave the elephant a big hug. She said, “You helped me a lot today, elephant. Now let’s go find a safe place for you so you won’t get hurt again.†+ +The woman and the elephant looked for a safe place in the village. The woman put up a fence to prevent the elephant from leaving. The elephant was happy and he stayed in the village. He felt safe and he never forgot the woman who helped him that day. +Once upon a time, there was a baby who loved to sleep. Every day she would go to bed and curl up in her cozy blankets. + +One night, she was lying in bed when she heard a very delicate poem come through her open window. It was a beautiful poem, and it made her feel happy and safe. + +The baby closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep, dreaming of the poem and its soft words. As she slept, the baby was carried away to a special, happy place. + +In the morning, the baby woke and remembered the poem, and she smiled. She knew that the poem gave her a feeling of peace and comfort, and she promised herself she would remember it always. +Once upon a time there was a zebra who liked to follow open roads. She would see the other animals looking for food along the way, but she was always brave enough to stay and look for her own adventures. Every day she would find a new and exciting place to explore. + +One day, she came across a path that was open. She had never seen this path before, so she decided to take a closer look. As she followed it further, she noticed a magnificent castle in the distance. She was curious and decided to find out what lay beyond the castle walls. + +She galloped up to the castle entrance and was surprised to find that the doors were wide open. She walked through the open doors, and to her surprise, found a garden filled with flowers of every colour. She began to explore the garden and soon found a large pond with crystal blue water. + +The zebra happily followed the open path until she reached the edge of the pond. She gazed out into the distance, enjoying the beauty of the view. She had followed the open path and found herself in paradise. She was glad she had taken the chance to explore. +Hi! Today was a bright day. I went outside with my shoes on. My shoes were bright and sparkly. +I walked in the bright sunshine. I felt so happy. +Then I stepped in a big puddle! Water got into my shoes. +My mommy said, "Let's dry your shoes." +We sat in the sunshine and my mommy helped me take my shoes off. The sun dried them until they were nice and dry again. +My shoes were bright and sparkly like before. I put them on and ran outside to play with my friends. It was lots of fun! +One day, a poor boy went on an adventure. He wanted to find a gem. As he walked through the forest, he felt an urge deep down inside. He knew he was getting close. Soon enough, he found a special gem tucked between some rocks. He was so excited he ran back to his village to show everyone. + +When he arrived back home, he showed his relatives and friends the beautiful gem. They all smiled and admired the lovely gem. He was very proud of himself and he knew he would never forget this adventure. + +From then on, the happy boy urged his friends to go out into the forest and search for gems. He taught them about the wonderful things nature can bring. He said it was his best adventure ever. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was so excited to go outside and play. He grabbed his toy and ran out into the backyard. + +When he got there, he saw a big star in the sky. He said, "Wow! A star!" He wanted to get closer to it. So, he got down on the grass and sat. + +The star was so bright and pretty. He was ready to reach out and touch it. He waved at the star and smiled. He was so happy. + +The boy stayed there for a long time, just sitting and looking at the star. He wished and wished until he felt sleepy. So, he lay down on the grass and fell asleep. + +The star twinkled in the night sky as the boy slept. It was happy that he was ready to reach out and touch it. +Once upon a time there was a blue bird. She was gentle and kind. One day she decided to start a journey. + +First, she flew up to the sky and stayed there for a while. She looked around and saw some white clouds. She love to rest on them. + +Next, the blue bird started her journey again. She flew over some trees and saw the big green fields. She flew over the flowers and saw their pretty colors. + +Finally, the blue bird reached a big lake. She flew near the lake and dipped her wings into the water. The lake was gentle and felt good. + +The blue bird enjoyed her journey and was glad that she started it. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was so sad. She was crying and crying because she missed her mom. She wanted so much to feel her mom's hug again. + +So the little girl went to find the mom. She went outside and looked all around. Suddenly, she saw a big haystack. It was clear that her mom was inside! + +The little girl ran to the haystack and started to cry. But, to her surprise, her mom jumped out! She was so happy that mom was there! + +Her mom hugged her tight and said, "Don't cry. I'm here with you now." + +The little girl smiled and said, "I'm so glad you're here". + +And from then on, the little girl was never sad again. +Once there was a white house. Everyone in the house loved it because it was so big and beautiful. + +One day, the family had to replace the house. They weren't sad, though, because their new house was even nicer. It was big and white and everyone was so happy. + +The family played a lot in the new house. They ran around and had lots of fun. The children liked to pretend that the house was their castle. + +The family was very happy because they got a new house. They were very glad that it was white and they enjoyed living in it. And they were happy they could replace the old house. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sophie. Sophie was very excited because she was going to the park with her Mommy and Daddy. She put on her shoes and skipped out the door. + +When they got to the park, Sophie wanted to play on the bright green grass. She started to skip around, giggling as she jumped from one spot to the next. + +Suddenly, Sophie's foot slipped and she fell down hard. Her skin scraped against the ground and it started to hurt. She began to cry. + +Sophie's Mommy helped her up and told her that it was OK. Her Daddy was very gentle and hugged her tight. Sophie felt embarrassed, but slowly she stopped crying. + +The three of them hugged and then they all skipped away, hand in hand. +Once there was a little boy, Lou. He loved to go fast, just like his Dad. His Dad had a big, red car, it was very fast. + +One day, Dad said to Lou: "If you want, I can teach you to drive this car." Lou was excited. He said yes immediately! + +Dad said: "But, you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will be very serious when you are driving. Because cars are very fast and can be dangerous." Lou agreed, he promised to take it very seriously. + +Every day, Dad taught Lou about the car. Lou had lots of fun. He followed Dad's instructions and always kept his promise. + +Soon, Lou got better and better at driving the car. He was so proud of himself, and Dad was proud too. They both smiled when they drove together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a normal house. Inside the house was a dad and a baby. The baby wanted to go outside. He looked around and saw a bird in the sky. + +The baby pointed and shouted with joy, "Bird!" Dad smiled and pointed too. They watched the bird fly in the sky. The dad said, "Let's go outside and see if we can find more birds." + +The baby and dad went outside and looked around. Soon they saw more birds in the sky. The baby pointed and said, "More birds!" Dad was so happy. He smiled and pointed too. + +They watched the birds in the sky and soon they had to go back inside the house. The baby was happy. He had seen lots of birds in the sky. It was a normal day and the baby had had lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a girl. Her name was Lucy. She loved to play. + +Every morning she played with her dolls. She liked to make them talk and move around. At first it was fun, but one day she decided to do something different. + +She went to the park with her mom and dad. There were lots of kids there, but Lucy just wanted to explore. Soon she found a new play. It was noisy and exciting. + +Lucy quickly changed her play. She jumped up and down and ran around the playground. She laughed and smiled. + +By the end of the day, Lucy was tired. She had changed her play, but the new play was still fun. She had lots of fun that day. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was only three years old and he had just moved into a new house. As soon as he saw it, he had to take a look. The house was fierce! It was so big and had lots of windows, but the little boy didn't feel scared. He just stayed there, staring at it. + +The little boy looked around, and as he did, he noticed that the house was surrounded by the most beautiful garden. He could see there were lots of colors, smells and sounds. The little boy couldn't help himself; he wanted to explore. + +He was so excited! He started to explore the garden, walking around and picking some of the beautiful flowers. While he was exploring, he heard something. It was a little noise, and it was coming from the house. He slowly walked up to the house and looked in. He couldn't believe his eyes. Inside the house were two fierce cats staring back at him! + +The little boy was amazed. He had never seen cats quite so fierce! He couldn't help but to stare at the cats. They stared back at him for a long time, and then slowly began to rub against his feet. They were telling the little boy that he was safe in the house. He could explore the garden, and he could always feel safe. From that day on, the little boy didn't have to feel scared of the fierce house. He +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Ellie who loved adventures. One day, Ellie went on a walk outside. She found a gorgeous trail in the forest. The trail was calm and peaceful. The sun shone on the trees and the birds sang as Ellie skipped along. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. A branch had fallen from a tree and scared Ellie! She ran back along the trail, until she eventually calmed down. + +When Ellie returned to the trail again she felt much braver. She kept walking until she reached the end of the trail. As it was getting dark she decided it was time to go home. + +As Ellie said goodbye to the trail it was now nighttime, and the stars glittered brightly. Ellie returned home, feeling excited about her adventure on the calm, beautiful trail. +Once upon a time there was a girl, who loved music. She had a beautiful guitar made of soft wood. She played it all the time. + +One day, the girl went to the park. She forgot to bring her guitar with her and left it at home. She thought she would never see her guitar again. + +But then, a few days later, the girl returned home and saw something special. Her guitar was back! She was very happy. + +The girl hugged her guitar and it felt soft and warm. She played her guitar for hours. + +The girl was so glad to have her guitar back. She never forgot to take it with her on her adventures ever again! +Once upon a time, there were two zebras who lived in the jungle. One zebra was selfish and wanted to succeed, but the other zebra just wanted to have fun. + +The selfish zebra spent day and night working hard to succeed, while the other zebra played with the other animals and enjoyed the sunshine. One day, the selfish zebra achieved what they wanted - they succeeded! They were so happy and danced all around the jungle. + +The other zebra was sad. They weren’t jealous- they just wanted to share the happiness. So they made a plan. Together, they worked hard and succeeded again! + +The zebras were so happy that they danced and played until the stars came out. From then on, they worked together and shared the joy of succeeding, never being selfish and always having fun. +Once there was a brave girl named Lilly. Lilly was very adventurous and always looking for a new adventure. Every year, Lilly would grab her backpack and set off on a new journey. She liked to store all different kinds of exciting things in her backpack. This year she was planning something even more adventurous. She had planned a trip to the far away mountain. She packed her backpack with supplies and started off. She made it to the mountain and enjoyed the beautiful view. She stored memories from the most amazing adventure she had ever taken in her heart. Lilly was so happy and excited she couldn't wait for next year's adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a town far away. In the town, there lived a prince and a princess who were very much in love. The prince asked the princess to marry him, and she agreed. + +One sunny day, the two were married in the town with all their friends and family watching. Everyone was so happy, they clapped and cheered when they said "I do". The princess looked beautiful in her special dress. + +Afterwards, the prince and princess went away for a holiday. They traveled to a distant place, just for them to be alone. They stayed there for a whole week, and when they returned, everyone was still so happy for them. + +The prince and princess lived happily ever after in the town, with their friends and family nearby. They were always laughing and loving, and the town was a much brighter place because of their love. +Once there was a driver. He was always very selfish and would not teach anyone else how to drive. + +One day, he saw a small child playing with a toy car. The driver smiled, and decided to teach the little one how to drive. + +The driver showed the child the car's pedals and how to turn the wheels. He explained how the big car was like the little toy car. The child was very excited and asked lots of questions. + +The driver showed the child the safest way to drive, and how to be safe in the car. The child learned quickly, and was soon able to drive around just like the driver. + +The driver was so proud of the child and decided to always be generous and helpful, not selfish. They became best friends and had lots of fun together, driving around! +Once there was a cat called Sarah. Sarah was very helpful and always tried to help people in need. One day, a little girl called Zoey felt very upset. Zoey sighed and the helpful cat Sarah came over to her. She meowed quietly, nudging Zoey with her nose. Zoey smiled and hugged Sarah. Sarah felt very happy, and purred as Zoey hugged her. Together they went to the park to play and Zoey forgot her sadness. They ran around, watching the birds and the trees together. Zoey felt much better, and before they said goodbye, she thanked Sarah for being so helpful. Sarah smiled, one last time, and then she went back home. +Once there was a little rabbit who hopped and hopped through the meadow. She hopped across the delicate flowers and along the stream. Her little feet quickly carried her over the tall grass. + +She hopped and hopped until her ears twitched. She heard something and stopped to listen. It was a little bird singing high up in a tree! + +The rabbit was so happy, she hopped up to the bird and said hello. The bird sang a sweet song for her and the two became friends. + +The rabbit hopped away, along the stream and past the delicate flowers, cheering with joy. The little rabbit was so happy that she had made a new friend. +Once upon a time there was a black horse that lived in a quiet forest. It had never seen a person before and was very shy. But one day, an angry man appeared in the forest. He was loud and grumpy and shaking his fists. The black horse was very scared and ran away to the other side of the forest. It stayed hidden until the angry man disappeared. But the horse was still scared and never ventured back out of the safety of its home in the quiet forest. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Sammy. He was very smart. Every night one of his teeth would come out. It was always very exciting because he would wonder if the tooth fairy would come. + +One night, Sammy had just put his tooth under his pillow. He waited and waited, but no-one came. Then all of a sudden he heard a flutter of wings. Out of the corner of his eye Sammy saw sparkly dust floating through the air. + +The tooth fairy had finally come! She was wearing a pink dress and had a sparkly wand in her hand. Sammy smiled at her. She waved her wand and a coin appeared. It was Sammy's tooth fairy reward! She left the coin on his bed and flew away. + +Then Sammy was happy. He knew the tooth fairy would come back the next time one of his teeth came out. And he knew that he would be given a reward every time. Sammy was smart, and he always remembered to be kind and to take care of his teeth. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent fox. One day, the fox was walking in a forest when it found a bottle of wine. The fox was very excited and quickly drank the tasty wine. But soon after, it started to feel strange. The fox began to drift away, until it disappeared! + +No one could believe it, for the fox had simply been here one moment, and vanished the next! Everyone searched for the fox, but it was gone. No one knew where it had gone, and it was never seen again. + +The fox had simply disappeared! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lisa. She was three years old and very brave. She always liked to do things by herself. + +One day, Lisa wanted to pick up some heavy stones that were lying in the garden. But her mom said no, because it was too much for Lisa. Lisa didn't want to listen and kept trying. But her mom resisted and told Lisa to stop. + +Still, Lisa wanted to help. Then her dad said that he had something much more useful for Lisa to do. He gave her a big watering can and asked her to water the plants in the garden. Then Lisa became very happy! + +Lisa filled the watering can and watered the plants every day for a whole year. In the end, Lisa had used to the watering can and became very useful around the house. Her parents were so proud of her. + +The moral of the story is: no matter how small you are, you can always be useful! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jenny. She was 3 years old, and she loved to explore. One day, Jenny went on a walk and found an interesting place. It was a fake lake with two chairs and a pile of blankets. + +Jenny was excited and wanted to stay a while. She laid the blankets on the grass and sat in one of the chairs. Then, she laid her head back and closed her eyes. + +But suddenly, a gust of wind blew and Jenny realized the lake was fake. It had been made with paper and glue, and it looked just like a real lake. Jenny smiled, she was happy to know the lake was fake. + +Then, it was time to go home. Jenny laid her blankets on the chair, said goodbye to the fake lake, and ran back home. She was so happy to have found such a fun and exciting place. +Once there was a little boy who had a potato. He was very excited about it. He wanted to cover it up. So he asked his mom for a blanket. His mom said yes and gave him a blanket that was rough. + +The little boy covered the potato up with the rough blanket. He wanted to make sure the potato was nice and warm. He put the covered potato in a dark drawer. + +The little boy wanted to check on the potato the next day. When he opened the drawer, he was surprised! The potato had turned into a big, round ball! He was so happy that his potato was covered up. + +The little boy had learned a lesson. Covering his potato made it change into something special. He decided that he would always cover his potatoes before he put them away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl, who was three years old. Her name was Emma and she had a pet rabbit called Fuzzy. + +One day, Emma and Fuzzy were playing in the living room. Emma was feeling very happy and excited. Suddenly, Fuzzy jumped up and accidentally knocked over a big mirror which was standing on the floor. The mirror broke into tiny pieces. + +Emma felt very upset. She started to cry. Her Mommy and Daddy were very cross. They told her not to throw things in the house. + +Emma tried to put things back together. She gathered all the pieces of glass and arranged them carefully on the floor. She then held the mirror very gently, and said sorry to her Mommy and Daddy. + +Even though the mirror was broken, Emma was still happy. She hugged Fuzzy and they played together happily ever after. +Dan and Mum were walking in the park. It was a sunny day and Dan felt happy. He saw a little bench and asked his Mum if he could sit on it. Mum said yes and Dan carefully sat down on the bench. He was so excited. + +Then Dan saw a little table with delicious looking muffins on it. They looked delicious – golden and fluffy with jazzy sprinkles on top. + +Suddenly a deep voice said, “Hello! Would you like a muffin?†Dan was a bit shocked. “Who said that?†he asked. He looked around. Then he saw a little old lady standing by the table. She smiled at Dan and said kindly, “I have freshly baked muffins that I’d like to share with you.†+ +Dan grinned. He chose a big deep chocolate muffin and he and the lady chatted while eating them. Dan had lots of fun and thanked the kind old lady before leaving the park. +Mary was so excited because her mom had put a shelf in her room. It was high enough that she couldn't reach it, so it was full of treats and toys that she couldn't get. Mary wanted to play with all of the surprises but she was too small to reach. + +Mary asked her mom if she could use a chair to get to the shelf, but her mom said no. Mary was very sad. She wanted to be able to play with the treats and toys. + +So, Mary decided to act selfish. She took out the chair and went up to the shelf herself. She grabbed all of the treats, toys, and things that she could. Then she ran away to her room to play. + +Mary's mom was so mad when she found out that Mary had acted selfish. She told Mary that it was wrong to take the things off of the shelf, and told her to put them back. + +Mary didn't want to act selfish anymore. She put all of the treats, toys, and things back onto the shelf, and she apologized and said she would never act selfish again. +Once upon a time, a little boy wanted to go on an adventure. He had an empty wagon and he knew it could take him somewhere special. He wanted to go somewhere he had never been before. + +He grabbed his wagon and started to walk. He passed fields, farms, and hills. He eventually came to a large, deep river. He was scared, but he had an idea. + +He filled up his wagon with river rocks and pinecones. He tied a rope from the wagon to a tree and then he knew what to do. He tied some of the rocks to the other end of the rope and stepped onto the water. + +The little boy crossed the river, pushing the wagon full of river rocks and pinecones. He made it across the river and soon reached a special place he had never seen before. He was so excited to explore it. + +The empty wagon had taken the little boy on an amazing adventure. He knew he had made a great choice bringing it along with him. +Once upon a time there was a group of friends. They liked to play together. Every day they would go to the park. + +The park had a great big swing. Every day the friends would take turns getting on the swing and flying high in the sky. + +It was so much fun! They would swing up and down, round and round. + +One day, one of the friends said that it was important to always have someone watching the group while they were swinging. So, one of the friends was always chosen to stand on the ground and watch while the others were having fun. + +This way, the friends stayed safe and had lots of swinging fun. Every day, the friends would go to the park for a swing and a smile. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who loved to eat pastries. One day, they saw a sweet pastry in the shop window. They both wanted it! + +They began to argue and disagree. The first friend said, "I want the pastry!" But the second friend said, "No! I want it!". + +The first friend was feeling a bit fearful. He did not want to argue anymore. So he said, "Let's both get the pastry. We can eat it together". + +That made the second friend happy. So they both went into the shop and bought the pastry. They shared it, and it was so yummy! The friends were happy again, and were glad that they were able to disagree in a nice way. +Once there was a bald dinosaur who lived in the woods. He had a lot of friends in the forest, but he was all alone. Every day, he looked up at the sky and called out to the stars. + +One day, after the sun had gone down and it was dark, the bald dinosaur heard a voice. It sounded like children playing, and they seemed to be calling out his name. He looked around and saw a group of little children. + +The children were excited to see the dinosaur and asked if he wanted to come and play. The bald dinosaur smiled, and said yes. After that, the children would come back every night, and they called him their friend. + +The little children and the bald dinosaur would play for hours and that made him very happy. Even when the moon came out and it was time to go home, the dinosaur always knew he had friends to come back and play with the next day. +Once there was a little girl called Billie. She loved to go on adventures. She wanted to go on the biggest journey ever. + +So one day Billie and her mommy packed their bags and went to the beach. There was a huge tree there with a swing hanging from the branch. Billie said, “Look mummy! I want to hang on the swing!†Her mummy said, “Ok, but you have to hold on tight!†+ +So Billie held on tight and started to swing back and forth. She giggled and smiled and said, “This is so much fun!†+ +The swing was so high that when she closed her eyes, she could almost imagine she was on a journey. She could feel the cool breeze on her face and she could see the world below her getting smaller and smaller. + +When the journey was over, Billie looked up at the huge tree and said, “Let’s come back again and hang on the swing!†Her mummy smiled and said, “Yes, that would be great!†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was 3 years old. + +One day, she went for a walk. Lucy was very serious about her walk. She wanted to march all the way to the park without stopping. + +But it was a long walk and Lucy soon got tired. She could only march a few steps at a time. She stopped to take a rest and look around. + +Suddenly, Lucy saw a big woolly sheep! She was so excited that she forgot about how tired she was. She marched as fast as she could to catch up with the sheep. + +In no time, Lucy and the sheep reached the park. Lucy had won the march! She felt so proud that she shouted with joy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sally. Sally wanted to go outside and play, but she was too scared. She had heard scary stories about what might happen outside. + +Then, her mum suggested an idea. "Let's play a game," she said. "Let's pretend that the garden is a magical kingdom, and you are the princess." + +Sally smiled and put a crown on her head. She ran around the garden, looking for treasures. She found a pointy stick and looked around. She saw some dirt and started to dig. + +She dug until she found something shiny! It was a beautiful ring! She showed it to her mum, who was very happy for her. + +Sally proudly wore the ring on her head and started to play in the garden again. She loved pretending that she was a princess of the magical kingdom. +Once upon a time there was a powerful hand. It could do a lot of things. One day, it saw something in trouble. It wanted to help, so it used its power to save it. Everyone cheered when the hand saved the day! The hand felt so happy it smiled. + +The powerful hand kept helping, but sometimes it needed help too. It asked for help from friends and family. Together, they could do anything! + +The powerful hand and its friends were soon able to save anything they wanted. They were always happy to help others and make things better. + +The hand became a hero. Everyone thanked it for all its hard work. It was proud that it could save lots of things with its powerful hand. +Mom was busy organizing her bedroom. She wanted it to look nice and tidy. She liked when everything was in its place. So she found a spot for all her things. + +After a while she decided to take a break. She wanted to watch a movie. She sat down on the couch and picked one from the shelf. She put it into the DVD player, and soon started to watch. + +Mom got so focused on the movie that she forgot to organize her room. Suddenly it was dinner time, and she hadn't finished. She felt a bit ashamed. But soon enough it was dinner time and time ran out. + +The next day, Mom got up early and started organizing again. She worked hard and soon had it all finished. Mom smiled because she felt proud of her work. Now her bedroom was nice and tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny was very sleepy because he had been playing all day long. He decided to go to his chamber and take a nap. + +As he was getting ready for his nap, he felt very eager to sleep. He lay down on his cozy bed and closed his eyes. + +After some time, Benny started to yawn. He yawned and yawned until he fell asleep. When he woke up, he felt refreshed and ready to play again. + +Benny loved his chamber because it was his special place where he could rest and feel safe. He couldn't wait to go back to his chamber for another nap. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk on the path in the forest. One day, she met a rude boy named Jack. + +"Hi there, Lily!" said Jack in a rude voice. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm walking on the path in the forest," replied Lily. + +"That's boring," said Jack. "I like to ride my bike and go fast." + +"But the path is so pretty," said Lily. "I like looking at the trees and flowers." + +Jack didn't understand why Lily liked to walk on the path. He thought it was silly. But Lily didn't suffer because of Jack's rude words. She knew she liked the path, and that's all that mattered. +Once upon a time, there was a cute bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy lived in a forest with other animals like squirrels and birds. One day, Fluffy found a carrot that looked yummy to eat. But it was covered in poison! Fluffy knew it was dangerous, so he didn't eat it. Instead, he cut the carrot into small pieces and threw them away. + +Later that day, Fluffy met a charming butterfly. The butterfly had colorful wings and Fluffy thought it was beautiful. They became friends and played together. Fluffy was happy to have a new friend. He knew that he had to be careful and not eat anything that could be poison again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved counting things. He would count how many toys he had and how many cookies he ate. One day, Jack went to the park to play. He saw a big, scary skeleton sitting on a bench. Jack was scared but he wanted to be brave. + +"Hello, Mr. Skeleton," Jack said. "Can I count your bones?" + +The skeleton laughed and said, "Sure, little one. But be careful, I have a wise secret to tell you." + +Jack counted the bones one by one. "There are 206 bones in your body, Mr. Skeleton!" he exclaimed. + +"Very good, Jack," the skeleton said. "Now, my wise secret is this: always count your blessings, not your bones." + +Jack didn't understand what the skeleton meant, but he remembered the wise words. Later that day, Jack's mom made his favorite cookies. Jack counted how many cookies he got and said, "I have so many blessings!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with pretty stickers and colorful pictures. One day, Lily's mom bought her a new shirt. It was a modern shirt with bright colors and a cool design. + +Lily was so happy to wear her new shirt to school. But when she got there, her classmate Sally made fun of her shirt. Sally said it was ugly and old-fashioned. Lily felt sad and didn't want to wear her shirt anymore. + +When Lily got home, she told her mom what happened. Her mom said, "Don't listen to Sally. Your shirt is beautiful and modern." Lily felt better and decided to wear her shirt again. + +The next day at school, Lily wore her shirt proudly. But when she got home, she saw that her little brother had drawn all over it with markers. Lily was so upset and cried. Her mom tried to wash the shirt, but the marker wouldn't come off. + +Lily was sad that her favorite shirt was ruined. But her mom said, "Don't worry, we can buy you a new one." Even though Lily was still sad, she knew that her mom was right. She would just have to find a new modern shirt to decorate her room with. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park every day. One day, she saw a shiny bench and wanted to sit on it, but her mom said no. + +Lily was sad and asked her mom, "Why won't you let me sit on the bench?" Her mom explained that the bench was wet and she didn't want Lily to get dirty. + +Lily understood and waited patiently for the bench to dry. When it was finally dry, her mom let her sit on it and Lily was very happy. She sat on the bench and watched the birds fly in the sky. From that day on, Lily always waited for the bench to dry before sitting on it. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park to play. She saw a big tree with lots of leaves that were green. Suddenly, she saw a bird that was red and it started to sing a beautiful song. + +Lily felt happy and peaceful listening to the bird's song. She wanted to draw a picture of the bird, so she took out her crayons and picked the color red. She started to draw the bird on her paper and it looked just like the one she saw in the tree. + +After finishing her drawing, Lily felt proud of herself. She realized that she loved colors and how they made her feel. She felt peaceful like the bird's song and couldn't wait to draw more pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite thing to do was to squeeze her stuffed bear. One day, Lily and her mommy went for a drive in their car. The car was going very fast and Lily loved the speed. + +But after a while, the drive became boring and Lily started to feel sleepy. She closed her eyes and fell asleep while still holding her stuffed bear. When they arrived home, Lily woke up and realized she had been squeezing her bear the whole time. She smiled and hugged her bear tightly, happy to be home. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Jack. He had a perfect farm with lots of animals and crops. One day, he saw two chickens quarrel over some food. He said, "Hey chickens, why are you fighting? There's enough food for everyone." + +The chickens stopped quarrelling and looked at him. One of them said, "But he took my food!" + +Jack smiled and said, "No need to fight. I'll give you both some extra food so you'll be happy." + +The chickens were happy and thanked the farmer. From that day on, they never quarrelled again and lived happily on the perfect farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the beach with her mom and dad. She saw a seal playing in the water and she wanted to go and play with it. Her mom told her that it's not safe to go near the seal because it might bite her. + +Lily was sad, but then she saw some kids building sandcastles. She wanted to build one too, but she didn't know how to start. Her dad told her to pick up some sand and put it in a bucket. She did what her dad said and soon she had a big pile of sand. + +Then, her mom showed her how to make the sandcastle organized by putting one layer of sand on top of the other. Lily was happy with her sandcastle and she showed it to her parents. They told her that she did a great job and that she should always listen to them because they want to keep her safe. + +Moral of the story: Listen to your parents and always be organized when you do something. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat blueberries because they were yummy and good for her tummy. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some blueberries. While they were walking, Lily saw a toy that she really wanted. + +"Mommy, can I have that toy?" Lily asked her mom. + +"I'm sorry, sweetie. We don't have enough money for that toy," her mom replied. + +Lily felt sad because she really wanted the toy. That night, she went to bed and had a powerful dream. In her dream, she had the toy and was playing with it happily. When she woke up, she realized it was just a dream, but she felt better because she knew that dreams can make her happy too. And the next day, her mom surprised her with a big bowl of blueberries, which made her feel happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a big forest with tall trees and lots of animals. One day, a little bird named Tweetie was flying around and saw a broken branch on the ground. Tweetie wanted to fix it, but didn't know how. + +Suddenly, a friendly squirrel named Nutty came by and asked what was wrong. Tweetie showed Nutty the broken branch and Nutty said, "I can help you fix it!" Nutty found a stick that matched the broken branch and together they fixed it. + +Tweetie was so happy and thanked Nutty for helping. They both continued to explore the forest together, looking for more broken things to fix and matching sticks to do it with. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, while playing hide-and-seek, Benny got lost. He looked around and couldn't find his friends anywhere. He started to worry and felt scared. + +Suddenly, he heard a fierce growling sound. He turned around and saw a big, scary bear. Benny didn't know what to do. He thought he was going to get hurt. But then, he remembered what his mom had told him. She said that when you feel scared, you should surrender and ask for help. + +So, Benny closed his eyes and said, "I surrender!" The bear stopped growling and looked at Benny. Benny asked for help and the bear kindly showed him the way back to his friends. From that day on, Benny knew that when he felt scared, he could always surrender and ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, he was playing with his toys when he heard his mommy say, "Timmy, we need to rush to the store to buy some milk." + +Timmy got excited because he loved going to the store with his mommy. They got into the car and drove to the store. But on the way, they saw a big fire in a building. It was dangerous, and the firemen were trying to put it out. + +Timmy asked his mommy, "What happened? Why is there a fire?" His mommy explained that sometimes accidents happen, and it's important to be safe and stay away from dangerous things like fire. Timmy learned an important lesson that day and promised to always be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the yard. One day, Timmy's dad gave him a rake to help clean up the leaves. Timmy was happy to have a rake to use. He started to rake the leaves into a big pile. + +As Timmy was raking, he found a pale looking worm. The worm was not moving and Timmy thought it might be sick. He gently picked up the worm and put it in a safe spot. Timmy was happy to have helped the worm. + +After Timmy finished raking the leaves, he went inside to have some milk and cookies. He told his mom and dad about the pale worm he found. They were proud of Timmy for being kind to the worm. Timmy was happy to have had a fun day outside and to have helped the sick worm. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Mittens. Mittens was a unique cat because she had spots all over her fur. One day, Mittens went outside to play with her friend, a dog named Spot. + +Spot said, "Mittens, let's play in the mud!" + +Mittens replied, "No, I don't want to get dirty." + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise that made Mittens jump. It was a big shock! Mittens and Spot ran to see what happened. They saw that a truck had crashed into a wall and the driver was hurt. Mittens and Spot ran to get help. They found a police officer who called an ambulance. + +The ambulance came and the driver was taken to the hospital. Mittens and Spot felt happy that they could help fill the driver's need for help. They went back to playing, but this time, they played in the grass instead of the mud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her teddy bear. One day, her mommy told her that on Tuesday they were going to the park to have a picnic. Lily was very excited and couldn't wait for Tuesday to come. + +On Tuesday, they packed a basket with sandwiches, fruit, and cookies. They also brought a blanket to sit on. When they arrived at the park, they found a nice spot under a big tree. They spread out the blanket and started to eat. + +Suddenly, Lily felt something tight around her arm. She looked down and saw a little caterpillar crawling on her skin. She was scared and started to cry. Her mommy told her not to be afraid and gently picked up the caterpillar and put it on a leaf. She told Lily that the caterpillar wouldn't hurt her and that it was just looking for a place to rest. + +From that day on, Lily wasn't afraid of bugs anymore. She told her friends at school about the caterpillar and how her mommy had told her not to be scared. They all thought it was a cool story. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to draw with her markers. One day, she discovered a new kind of ink at the store. It was very colorful, and she was very excited to try it out. + +Lily went home and started to draw with her new ink. She drew a big sun, a green tree, and a blue bird. But then, she realized she was getting hungry. She went to the kitchen and asked her mom for a snack. + +"I'm hungry, Mommy. Can I have a cookie?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, Lily. But first, show me what you drew with your new ink," her mom replied. + +Lily showed her mom her drawings and her mom was very impressed. "Wow, Lily! You are such a great artist. I love your colorful drawings," her mom said. + +Lily smiled and ate her cookie happily. She was glad she discovered the new ink and made her mom proud with her drawings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at all the pretty things. One day, she saw a butterfly flying around. It was very pretty and had lots of colors on its wings. + +Lily tried to catch the butterfly, but it was too fast. She followed it around and around until she got tired. Then, she sat down in the grass and watched it fly away. + +Lily understood that the butterfly was meant to be free and fly wherever it wanted. Just like the butterfly, we should let others be free to do what they want. It's not nice to try to control other people or animals. + +After that day, Lily always smiled when she saw a butterfly. She remembered the lesson she learned and never forgot it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the mall with his mom. They would walk around and look at all the cool things in the stores. One day, Timmy saw a man who had hurt himself. He had a big cut on his leg and was crying. + +Timmy's mom told him that the man needed help and they should try to heal his cut. Timmy didn't know how to heal the man's cut, but he wanted to help. So, he went to the store and bought a band-aid. He gave the band-aid to the man and the man was very grateful. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that helping others can make them feel better and that it's cool to be kind. He also learned that even small actions, like giving a band-aid, can make a big difference in someone's life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her favorite doll was named Rosie. One day, Lily wanted to take Rosie outside to play, but she couldn't find her shoes. + +Lily looked and looked, but couldn't find the shoes anywhere. She was persistent and didn't give up. Finally, she found them under her bed. She put on the shoes and tied the laces in a bow. + +Lily and Rosie had a great time playing outside in the sunshine. They played hide and seek, tag, and even had a picnic. Lily was so happy that she didn't give up looking for the shoes and found them just in time to play with Rosie. +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, her mom showed her how to record her favorite show on the TV so she could watch it later. Lily was so happy! + +Lily's dad worked with computers and he told her about something called a network. He said it was like a big group of computers that could talk to each other really fast. Lily thought that was so cool! + +One day, Lily's family went on a trip to visit her grandma. They stayed in a hotel with really fast Wi-Fi. Lily was so happy because she could play games on her tablet and watch videos without any problems. She told her dad that the hotel had a really fast network and he was so proud of her for using that word! +Once upon a time, there was a little piggy who lived on a farm. He loved to play in the mud and eat apples from the tree. One day, a big bad wolf came to the farm. He wanted to eat the little piggy for dinner. + +The other farm animals tried to warn the little piggy about the wolf, but he didn't listen. He thought he was too little to be in danger. The wolf snuck up on the little piggy and gobbled him up in one big bite. + +All the animals were very sad and missed the little piggy very much. They wished he had listened to their warning and stayed safe on the farm. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little poppy. The poppy was all alone and felt very lonely. One day, a little girl came by and saw the poppy. She said, "Hello little poppy, why are you so lonely?" The poppy replied, "I don't have any friends to play with." + +The little girl felt sad for the poppy and decided to keep it company. They played together and had so much fun. But then, two little boys came by and started to quarrel. The little girl tried to stop them, but they didn't listen. The poppy was scared and didn't like the quarrel. + +After the boys left, the little girl said to the poppy, "Don't worry, I'll always be your friend and we'll never quarrel." The poppy felt happy and never felt lonely again. From that day on, they played together every day and had so much fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk in the forest with her mommy. They saw a mysterious bird with colorful feathers. Lily asked her mommy, "What kind of bird is that?" Her mommy replied, "I don't know, it's a mystery." + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a bear! The bear demanded that they leave the forest. Lily's mommy said, "Okay, we'll go." They took a step back and walked away slowly. + +As they walked, Lily asked her mommy, "Why did the bear demand that we leave?" Her mommy explained, "Bears live in the forest and they don't like when people come too close." Lily nodded her head and said, "Okay, I don't want to make the bear angry." + +They continued their walk, holding hands and enjoying the sunshine. Lily felt happy to have her mommy with her and to see the mysterious bird. She couldn't wait to tell her daddy about their adventure when they got home. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and wear pretty clothes. One day, her mom brought home a big box. Lily was curious and asked her mom what was inside. Her mom said it was a surprise and they needed to unpack it. + +Lily helped her mom open the box and inside was a bunch of colorful cloth. Lily was so cheerful and excited to see all the pretty colors. Her mom said they were going to use the cloth to make a new dress for Lily. Lily loved the idea and couldn't wait to wear her new dress. + +Lily and her mom spent the day cutting and sewing the cloth together. When they were finished, Lily tried on her new dress and twirled around happily. She loved her new dress and was so grateful to her mom for helping her make it. From that day on, Lily wore her cheerful new dress everywhere she went. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she found a good twig on the ground. She was very happy and wanted to keep it for herself. + +But then, her friend Jack came over and saw the twig. He said, "Wow, that is a really good twig! Can I have it?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, you can have it. Let's share it!" + +Jack was very happy and they played with the twig together. They had so much fun and realized that sharing was a good thing to do. From that day on, they shared everything they found in the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a journal where she drew pictures and wrote about her day. One day, Lily went to a park with her mommy and daddy. There were lots of swings, slides, and other toys to play with. Lily enjoyed playing on the swings the most. + +Suddenly, a group of kids came and they were very noisy. They were shouting and running around. Lily got scared and wanted to go home. But then, one of the kids came to her and asked if she wanted to play with them. Lily felt happy and joined in the fun. They played together until it was time to go home. + +When they got home, Lily wrote about her adventure in her journal. She drew pictures of the park and the new friends she made. Lily felt so happy that she had a new memory to treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Lily. She loved to go to church every Sunday with her family. One day, her mom asked her to pour some juice for her little brother. Lily was happy to help and poured the juice into a cup. + +At church, Lily saw a pretty flower in the garden. She wanted to pick it, but her mom told her it was not allowed. So, Lily just looked at the flower and admired its pretty colors. After church, they went home and Lily helped her mom pour some water for their plants. + +Lily had a fun day helping her family and being at church. She went to bed that night feeling happy and grateful for all the pretty things in her life. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and read books. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help clean the house. Lily was happy to help, so she started by picking up her toys and putting them away. + +After that, Lily's mom asked her to help clean the attic. Lily had never been up there before, but she was ready to help. She climbed up the ladder and started to look around. She found some old toys and clothes that she didn't need anymore. + +Finally, after a lot of hard work, Lily and her mom finished cleaning the attic. They were both very tired, but also happy that they had finished the job. Lily went to bed that night feeling proud of herself for helping her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little mole who lived in a big hole. The mole loved to dig and play in the dirt all day long. One day, the mole found a purple flower and it made the mole very happy. The mole wanted to share the flower with all of its friends, so it went to find them. + +The mole asked its friends, "Can you help me count the number of petals on this flower?" They all gathered around and counted together. They found out that there were five petals on the flower. The mole was very excited to learn this new number. + +From that day on, the mole loved to collect purple flowers and count the number of petals on each one. And the mole's friends loved to join in on the fun too. They all lived happily ever after, counting and collecting purple flowers together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved eating toast for breakfast every day. One morning, Lily's mom made her toast, but it tasted weird. Lily didn't like it at all. She told her mom that the toast tasted weird, but her mom said it was just burnt a little bit. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to the store. While they were there, they saw a big puzzle. Lily really wanted it, but her mom said they couldn't buy it because it was too expensive. Lily was sad, but her mom promised they would complete a puzzle at home instead. + +When they got home, Lily's mom pulled out a puzzle from the closet. It was the same puzzle they had started a long time ago but never finished. They sat down at the table and started to complete the puzzle. Suddenly, Lily found a piece of toast in the puzzle box! Her mom explained that they had used the box to hold the toast earlier that day. Lily thought it was funny and couldn't stop laughing. She was happy they completed the puzzle and found the weird toast. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel and explore new places. One day, she went to her grandma's house to see her Christmas ornaments. They were shiny and pretty. + +Lily picked up one of the ornaments and accidentally dropped it. It broke into tiny pieces. She felt clumsy and sad. + +Her grandma scolded her and said, "You should be more careful!" Lily apologized, but it was too late. She couldn't fix the broken ornament. + +Lily went home feeling very sad. She learned that it's important to be careful with delicate things. +Once upon a time, there was a little truck named Jack. Jack was strong and he loved to carry heavy things. One day, Jack saw a big rock and he wanted to carry it. Jack tried to lift the rock, but he couldn't. Jack became weak and he couldn't carry anything anymore. + +Jack felt sad and he asked his friend, a little car named Sally, for help. Sally said, "Don't worry Jack, I'll help you carry the rock." Jack was happy and he said, "Thank you, Sally!" + +But when Sally tried to carry the rock, she became weak too. Sally said, "I'm sorry Jack, I can't carry it either." + +Jack and Sally felt sad and they didn't know what to do. Suddenly, the rock fell and it crushed Jack and Sally. They became very weak and they couldn't move anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big clock. It was as large as a house! The clock was in a town square and everyone could see it. The clock would chime every hour, and everyone would know what time it was. + +One day, a little boy saw a toy in a store. He wanted the toy so much, but he didn't have any money. The boy thought of stealing the toy, but he knew it was wrong. He asked his friend what he should do. + +His friend said, "You should surrender and tell the truth. It's better to be honest than to steal." + +The little boy thought about it and decided to surrender. He went to the store owner and told him what he had done. The store owner forgave him and even gave him a small toy as a reward. + +The little boy learned that it's always better to tell the truth and surrender when you make a mistake. And every time he saw the large clock in the town square, he remembered the lesson he learned. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little bunny named Benny. Benny was very afraid of meeting new friends and would always hide behind his mommy. One day, Benny's mommy told him to go outside and play with the other bunnies. Benny was scared, but he went outside anyway. + +As Benny was hopping around, he saw a butterfly and tried to catch it. But he wasn't paying attention to where he was going and he tripped over a rock! All the other bunnies laughed at him and Benny felt very embarrassed. He wanted to run away and hide, but he remembered what his mommy told him about being brave. + +Benny took a deep breath and went back to playing with the other bunnies. He realized that it's okay to make mistakes and that everyone trips sometimes. Benny made lots of new friends that day and he was very happy. The moral of the story is to be brave and never give up, even if you trip or make mistakes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, stubborn dog named Max. Max loved to climb on things, like the couch and the bed. One day, Lily and Max went to the park. Max saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. Lily was scared, but Max was brave. He climbed up high and saw a shiny penny on a branch. It was made of copper! Max barked happily and Lily was proud of her clever dog. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat her breakfast on a big, round plate. One morning, her mom gave her a plate that was smelly. "Ew, Mommy! This plate is smelly!" Lily said. + +Her mom replied, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'll wash it again." But Lily didn't want to wait. She wanted to eat her breakfast right away. So, she decided to eat her cereal on the table instead. + +As she was eating, she noticed her milk was starting to freeze. "Mommy, my milk is getting cold!" Lily said. Her mom came over and saw that the window was open. "Oh no, the cold air is coming in. Let's close the window," her mom said. + +After they closed the window, Lily's milk was warm again. She finished her breakfast and was happy. From that day on, Lily always checked her plate before eating on it. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a deep blue ocean with his fish friends. One day, Nemo and his friends were playing a game of tag. Nemo was the fastest fish and he loved to speed around the ocean. Suddenly, Nemo saw a big shadow approaching. It was a hungry shark! Nemo quickly hid behind a pepper plant. The shark looked everywhere but couldn't find Nemo. Nemo was safe in his hiding spot. From that day on, Nemo learned to be careful and not speed too much in the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a team of animals who loved to play together. They had a happy time running and jumping in the forest. One day, a little bird wanted to join the team, but the other animals said no because the bird was too small. + +The little bird felt sad and went to sit on a branch. Suddenly, the branch started to hang down because it was too weak. The other animals saw the little bird in danger and quickly came to help. Together, they held up the branch and saved the little bird. + +From that day on, the team learned that it doesn't matter how small or different someone is, everyone can be a part of the team. They played together happily ever after, and the little bird never felt sad again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dress up in pretty costumes and pretend to be a princess. One day, she wanted to wear a new costume to a party. Her mom bought it for her, but she warned Lily to be careful not to get it dirty. + +Lily was very excited to wear her new costume, but she was also thoughtful. She didn't want to ruin it! So, she made sure to eat her snacks carefully and play gently with her friends. + +At the end of the party, Lily's costume was still clean and beautiful. Her mom was very proud of her for being so thoughtful and taking care of her new costume. From then on, Lily always remembered to be careful with her special things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the rain. He would jump in puddles and get all wet. But one day, Timmy's mom told him he couldn't go outside because it was raining too hard. + +Timmy was frustrated. He wanted to play outside so badly. But he knew he had to listen to his mom. So, he went to his room and decided to tie his shoes. It was hard at first, but he kept trying until he got it right. + +After he tied his shoes, Timmy noticed that his clothes were all wet. He wanted to dry them, so he put them in the dryer. While waiting for his clothes to dry, Timmy played with his toys and felt happy again. When his clothes were finally dry, he put them on and went outside to play in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved summer because she could play outside all day. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They ran, jumped and laughed together. + +Suddenly, Lily's tummy started to hurt. She felt sick and didn't want to play anymore. Her friend asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "No, my tummy hurts." + +Her friend said, "Let's go see my mom. She can help you feel better." + +Lily went with her friend to see her mom. The mom gave Lily some medicine and said, "You need to eat healthy food to feel better." + +Lily said, "I love healthy food. Can I have some apples?" + +The mom smiled and gave Lily some apples. Soon, Lily felt better and was able to play with her friends again. She was happy that she had friends who cared about her and a mom who knew how to make her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max liked to stretch his legs and run around in the park. One day, Max was walking with his owner when they saw a radio on the ground. Max's owner picked it up and turned it on. The radio started playing happy music and Max started wagging his tail. + +But then, a bossy cat came along and told Max and his owner to turn off the radio because it was too loud. Max's owner didn't want to upset the cat, so they turned off the radio and continued their walk. But Max was sad because he liked the music. + +So, when they got home, Max's owner turned on the radio again and let Max dance and stretch to the music. Max was so happy and wagged his tail all night long. And the bossy cat? Well, she just had to deal with the happy sounds coming from Max's house. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety lived in a big cage in a house. Tweety was very sad because he wanted to fly free in the sky. + +One day, Tweety saw an open window and he decided to escape from his cage. He flew through the window and into the sky. Tweety felt very happy and free. + +But then, Tweety saw a razor on the ground. The razor looked very sharp and dangerous. Tweety knew he had to be careful and avoid the razor. + +Tweety learned that even though he escaped from his cage, he still had to be careful and avoid dangerous things. He felt bitter about being trapped in the cage, but he also learned to be cautious and safe. +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 with her ball, she saw an alligator in the pond. She got scared and ran to her mommy. + +"Mommy, mommy, there is an alligator in the pond!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. Alligators are comfortable in the water. They won't come out." + +Lily felt better and decided to go back to playing with her ball. But she couldn't stop thinking about the alligator. She went back to the pond and saw the alligator again. This time, she had an idea. She took a stick and started to stir the water. The alligator got scared and swam away. Lily felt proud of herself for being brave and keeping her friends safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy in the big, hot oven. One day, Lily's mommy went to the store and left her alone in the kitchen. It was dark outside and Lily was scared. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from the oven. She opened the oven door and saw that the cookies were burnt! She didn't know what to do, so she decided to send a message to her mommy asking for help. Her mommy quickly came home and they baked new cookies together. From then on, Lily knew that she could always send a message when she needed help. +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 asked him what he wanted for dinner, and he said, "Pizza, please!" + +But when the pizza arrived, something was wrong. The cheese was gray and the crust was hard as a rock. Timmy didn't want to eat it, but his mom said he had to. Timmy took a bite and immediately regretted it. The pizza tasted terrible! + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom noticed that Timmy's face had frozen in a frown. She asked him what was wrong, and Timmy explained that the pizza wasn't good. His mom apologized and promised to make it up to him by ordering a better pizza next time. Timmy was happy again and went to bed with a full belly and a smile on his face. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and go on adventures. One day, Timmy planned to go on a big adventure to find a treasure. He packed his backpack with snacks and toys and set off on his journey. + +As Timmy was walking, he saw some police officers. They were helping people and keeping everyone safe. Timmy thought the police officers were very brave and strong. + +As Timmy continued on his adventure, he realized that he was lost. He didn't know how to get back home. But, Timmy remembered the police officers he saw earlier and knew that they could help him. So, he went to them and asked for help. + +The police officers were happy to help Timmy and they took him back home safely. Timmy learned that it's okay to ask for help when you need it and that it's important to be independent, but also to know when to ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers and would pick them every day. One day, she found a beautiful flower in the garden. She wanted to pick it, but it wasn't ready yet. She decided to wait until it was ready. + +Her friend, Max, came over and saw the flower. He wanted to pick it too, but Lily disagreed. She told Max that the flower wasn't ready yet and they should wait. Max didn't understand, but he listened to his friend. + +Days went by and the flower finally bloomed. Lily and Max were so happy to see it. They both agreed that it was the most beautiful flower they had ever seen. They decided to leave it in the garden for everyone to enjoy. From that day on, Lily and Max always waited for flowers to be ready before picking them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big bag that she loved to carry around. One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy to buy some candy. The store worker said, "Hi Lily, how can I help you?" Lily said, "I want candy, please." The worker showed her an easy way to pick out her candy and put it in her bag. Lily was so happy with her bag full of candy! +Once upon a time, there was a happy puppy named Spot. Spot loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Spot met a new friend, a kitty named Mittens. Mittens was shy at first, but soon Spot and Mittens were playing together and having fun. + +Spot and Mittens decided to share their toys with each other. Spot gave Mittens his favorite chew toy, and Mittens gave Spot a ball of yarn to play with. They were both very happy. + +One day, Spot got sick and didn't feel well. His owner took him to the veterinarian, who was very kind and gentle. The veterinarian gave Spot some medicine and told his owner to keep him warm and cozy. + +Spot's owner wrapped him up in a warm blanket and cuddled with him until he felt better. Spot was grateful for his owner's love and care. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very slow at eating his cereal in the morning. His mommy always told him to eat faster so they could leave for school on time. But Timmy just couldn't eat fast. + +One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a big bowl of cereal with a teaspoon. Timmy tried his best to eat faster, but it was still slow. His mommy got mad and said, "Timmy, you're going to be late for school!" + +Timmy felt sad and discouraged. But then, his daddy came in and said, "Timmy, it's okay to eat slow. Just take your time and enjoy your breakfast." Timmy smiled and felt encouraged. He finished his cereal with the teaspoon and went to school happy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her rubber ball and bounce it around the room. One day, Lily went to a show where a clown made her laugh and smile. When the clown finished his act, everyone began to applaud and cheer. Lily clapped her hands too and felt very happy. + +However, on the way home, the sky turned dark and gloomy. Lily felt sad and scared. Suddenly, she remembered the clown and how he made her happy. She took out her rubber ball and bounced it with all her might. Soon, she felt better and even started to smile again. When she got home, her family greeted her with a big round of applause for being so brave in the storm. Lily felt proud and happy once again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her marbles. One day, she found a big, shiny purple marble that she really liked. She put it in her pocket and ran to the park to play. + +At the park, Lily saw her friend Timmy. Timmy was sad because he couldn't find a seat to sit on. Lily saw a purple bench nearby and told Timmy to come sit with her. They sat on the purple bench and played with their marbles together. + +Suddenly, Lily's purple marble slipped out of her hand and rolled away. Timmy helped her look for it and they found it under the bench. They were so happy to have found the purple marble and they continued to play together on the bench. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to sing songs all day long. One day, Tweety met a new friend named Bubbles who was very clumsy. Bubbles kept bumping into things and falling down. + +Tweety wanted to help Bubbles, so she decided to organize a special song for her. Tweety practiced and practiced until she had the perfect song. + +On the day of the special song, Tweety sang beautifully while Bubbles danced around. But then, Bubbles tripped and fell right before the end of the song. Tweety quickly flew over and helped Bubbles up. + +Bubbles was so happy that Tweety had organized a special song just for her. From that day on, Bubbles and Tweety were the best of friends and sang songs together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch his favorite cartoons on the screen. He would watch them all day long, even when his mom told him to finish and go outside to play. + +One day, Timmy's mom got angry and turned off the screen. Timmy was sad and didn't understand why his mom did that. His mom explained to him that watching too much screen is not good for his health and he needs to finish watching after a little while. + +Timmy learned an important lesson that day. He realized that he needs to be kind to his body and not watch too much screen. Now, he finishes watching after a little while and goes outside to play with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the mud and dirt. One day, his mom called out to him and said, "Timmy, it's time to bathe!" Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +After his bath, Timmy put on his favorite cap. It was red and had a big "T" on it. He loved wearing it everywhere he went. As he was playing outside again, his friend Billy came over. "Wow, your cap is so cool!" Billy said loudly. Timmy smiled and said, "Thanks, my mom got it for me." + +Soon it was time for Billy to go home. Timmy's mom called out again, "Timmy, it's time for bed!" Timmy groaned, but he knew he had to listen. As he got into bed, he thought about how much fun he had playing with Billy and how much he loved his red cap. He fell asleep with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a queen who lived in a big castle. She was very anxious because her crown was missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Suddenly, she saw a bird flying with her crown. She tried to catch the bird but she fell down and hurt her knee. She was crying and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, a little girl came by and saw the queen crying. The girl asked the queen what was wrong and the queen told her about her missing crown. The little girl looked up and saw the bird with the crown. She climbed up the tree and got the crown back for the queen. + +The queen was very happy and thanked the little girl. She gave her a big hug and said, "You are my hero!" From that day on, the queen and the little girl became friends and played together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to sing and play with his friends. One day, Tweetie found a shiny phone on the ground. He wanted to play with it, so he picked it up with his beak. + +But then, Tweetie saw a sad little girl looking for her phone. Tweetie knew he had to help her, so he flew over to her and dropped the phone in her lap. The little girl was so happy and thanked Tweetie. + +Tweetie felt good about helping the little girl. He learned that it's important to be kind and helpful to others. He also learned that it's not nice to pinch things that don't belong to him. From that day on, Tweetie made sure to always do the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park. They saw a big dog there. Lily said, "Mommy, can I pet the dog?" Mommy said, "Yes, but be quiet and watch the dog first." + +Lily watched the dog for a while. The dog was friendly, so she went to pet him. The dog licked her hand and wagged his tail. Lily was happy. She said, "Mommy, can we take the dog home?" Mommy said, "No, Lily. We can't take the dog home. He belongs to someone else." + +Lily was sad, but she understood. She said goodbye to the dog and they went home. On the way home, Lily said, "Mommy, can we come back to the park tomorrow and watch the dog again?" Mommy said, "Of course, Lily. We can come back and watch the dog anytime you want." +Once upon a time, there was a nice neighbor who loved to cook. She made a spicy dish and invited her friends over to eat. The friends loved the food and asked how much they should pay. The neighbor said they didn't need to pay because they were friends. + +But the friends wanted to pay because the food was so good. So they gave the neighbor some money to say thank you. The neighbor was happy and said she would use the money to buy more ingredients to cook more spicy food. + +From that day on, the neighbor and her friends had many more fun dinners together. And they always remembered to pay a little bit to help the neighbor buy more ingredients. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Tweet was feeling very sleepy and wanted to take a nap. + +Tweet landed on a branch and closed his eyes. Just then, a friendly squirrel named Nutty came by. "Hello, Tweet! What are you doing?" asked Nutty. + +"I'm feeling sleepy and want to sleep," replied Tweet. + +Nutty said, "I can serve you by keeping watch while you sleep. I'll make sure no one disturbs you." + +Tweet was very happy and thanked Nutty. He closed his eyes and fell asleep. Nutty sat on a nearby branch and kept watch. After some time, Tweet woke up feeling refreshed. "Thank you, Nutty! You are a good friend," said Tweet. + +Nutty replied, "I'm happy to serve my friends. Now let's go play and fly together!" And off they went, happily singing and flying in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a gray elephant. The elephant liked to go on adventures. One day, the elephant went to the park. At the park, the elephant saw a big slide. The elephant wanted to ride the slide. + +The elephant climbed up the ladder and went down the slide. It was an adventurous ride! The elephant went down the slide again and again. The elephant had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite pin that she wore on her dress every day. One day, she accidentally dropped the pin and it rolled under the couch. She tried to reach it but she couldn't. + +Lily's mom saw her struggling and came to support her. She lifted the couch and Lily was able to grab her pin. Lily was so happy and she gave her mom a big hug. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom were playing a silly game of hide and seek. Lily was hiding behind the curtains and her mom pretended not to find her. They both laughed and had so much fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a pretty poppy with pale petals. She picked it and brought it inside to show her mom. + +Her mom said, "That poppy is so pretty, Lily. But be careful, some flowers are not safe to eat or taste." + +Lily was curious and wondered what the poppy would taste like. She took a tiny nibble of a petal and made a funny face. "Yuck! It tastes bad," she said. + +From then on, Lily knew that not everything that looks pretty is good to taste. She continued to pick flowers, but always asked her mom before trying to taste them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Halloween and was excited to pick out a pumpkin for her family's porch. She went to the pumpkin patch with her mom and dad. + +Lily found the perfect pumpkin and showed it to her parents. "Look, Mommy and Daddy! I found the best pumpkin for Halloween!" she said. + +Her dad, who was a bit careless, accidentally dropped the pumpkin. Lily was sad and started to cry. But her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can still welcome Halloween with another pumpkin." + +Lily smiled and they picked out a new pumpkin together. When they got home, Lily helped her dad carve the pumpkin and they put it on the porch. "Welcome, Halloween!" Lily exclaimed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her family. One day, they went on a hike in the mountains. Lily saw a pretty rock and picked it up. Her mom told her it was a special rock and had a lot of value. + +Later that day, they went to play a game of soccer. Lily's team had a match against another team. She was very excited to play and be adventurous on the field. She ran around and had so much fun. + +At the end of the day, Lily went home and put the special rock on her dresser. She felt happy knowing it had a lot of value. She also felt proud of herself for being adventurous on the hike and during the soccer match. It was a great day! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. One hot day, Lily and her mom went to the park to play. While they were playing, Lily saw a dog running towards them. She said, "Mom, look! A dog is coming!" + +Her mom replied, "Don't worry, Lily. He's friendly. Let's go say hello." + +Lily and her mom went to greet the dog. The dog was panting because of the heat. Lily said, "Doggy, are you hot? You can come sit in the shade with us." + +The dog happily joined them in the shade. Lily gave him some water to drink and they all played together. After a while, Lily said, "It's time to go home now. Bye bye, doggy!" + +The dog barked goodbye and Lily and her mom went home. They were both tired but happy from their fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved motorcycles and he always dreamed of having one. One day, he saw a motorcycle in the park and he got so excited. He went to the owner of the motorcycle and asked if he could sit on it. The owner said yes and Timmy was so happy. + +But then, Timmy accidentally spilled his juice on the motorcycle. The owner got angry and scolded Timmy. Timmy felt sad and restless. He didn't know what to do. Then, an old man came and saw what happened. He told Timmy to wipe the motorcycle clean. Timmy did what the old man said and the motorcycle looked good as new. + +The old man then told Timmy that it's important to always take care of things that are not ours. He said that we should always be responsible for our actions. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to always be careful and responsible. From that day on, he made sure to always wipe his things clean and take care of them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toy cars in his garage. His garage was big and had lots of space for his cars. One day, Timmy's dad came to the garage and said, "Timmy, we need to buy a new car. Let's go to the car store." + +At the car store, Timmy observed all the cars. He saw red cars, blue cars, and even a green car. His dad said, "Let's buy a cheap car." Timmy didn't know what "cheap" meant, so he asked his dad. His dad said, "It means it's not expensive." + +They found a cheap car and drove it back to their garage. Timmy was happy to have a new car to play with. He showed his mom and said, "Look at my new car in the garage!" His mom smiled and said, "It's a nice car, Timmy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big white bunny named Snowy. Snowy loved to eat carrots and run around in the grass. One day, Lily decided to take Snowy to the fair. + +At the fair, they saw lots of rides and games. Lily wanted to go on the big Ferris wheel, but Snowy was scared. Lily said, "Don't worry, Snowy, it's not scary. We will go slowly and see everything from up high!" So, they got on the Ferris wheel and went up, up, up. + +But then something bad happened. The Ferris wheel started to weigh too much and it broke! Lily and Snowy fell down and got hurt. They went to the hospital, but it was too late. Snowy didn't make it. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. She missed her bunny very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to help her mommy bake cookies in the oven. One day, her mommy asked her to bring the flour from the kitchen cupboard. Lily was so excited to help her mommy that she ran to the kitchen and climbed up on a chair to reach the cupboard. But when she opened the cupboard, the bag of flour fell out and spilled all over the floor. + +"Oh no!" cried Lily's mommy. "Now we have to clean up all this flour. We don't have enough time to bake cookies before your friends come over." + +Lily felt very sad. She missed the chance to bake cookies with her mommy and her friends. She looked at the oven, but it was still empty and dry. She wished she had been more careful with the flour. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden and pick pears from the tree. One day, she saw a butterfly flying around the flowers. "Hello butterfly, are you having fun?" asked Lily. "Yes, I am looking for a peaceful place to rest," replied the butterfly. + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "You can rest on the pear tree, it's a peaceful place." The butterfly thanked Lily and flew to the pear tree. Lily watched as the butterfly rested on the pear tree and felt happy that she could help. From that day on, Lily would always look for peaceful places for her friends to rest and be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day, she went on an adventure to find a castle. She walked and walked until she finally saw a big castle in the distance. + +Lily wanted to go inside the castle and explore, but there was a big gate in front of it. She asked the guard if she could come in, but he said no. Lily was sad, but she didn't give up. She wanted to find a way to get inside the castle. + +After a while, Lily found a secret passage that led her inside the castle. She was so happy! She explored every room and saw all the beautiful things inside. Lily was very happy that she didn't give up on her adventure to see the castle. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm with many animals. One day, a farmer bought a new bull for his farm. The bull was very big and strong. The other animals were scared of him at first, but they soon learned that he was friendly. + +The farmer was very happy with his new bull. He said that the bull was an original breed, which meant that he was very special. The farmer knew that the bull would be very valuable to his farm. + +The bull liked to eat grass and play in the fields with the other animals. He was very happy to be a part of the farm. The other animals liked him too, and they all became good friends. The farmer knew that he had made a good choice in buying the bull, and he was very proud to have him on his farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to her class every day. Her teacher was very nice and her classmates were friendly. They always played together during recess. + +One day, Lily's class went on a field trip to the park. They had so much fun playing on the swings and the slide. But then, Lily's foot got stuck in the slide. She tried to get out, but she couldn't. Her classmates tried to help her, but they couldn't get her foot out either. + +Lily's teacher called for help, but it took a long time for the firefighters to arrive. When they finally did, they had to cut the slide to get Lily's foot out. Lily was hurt and had to go to the hospital. Her foot was in a tight cast for many weeks. Lily missed her class so much, but her classmates supported her by sending her cards and drawings. Sadly, Lily never went back to her class again because she was too afraid to go on another field trip. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Lily. She loved to explore her neighborhood and always wanted to see new things. One day, she was walking down the street when she saw a big sign that said "Circus Coming Soon!" + +Lily was so excited and couldn't wait to see the circus. She asked her mom if they could go and her mom said yes. The day of the circus came and Lily was so happy. She saw all kinds of animals and clowns doing tricks. + +But the best part was when the ringmaster came out and showed everyone a big surprise. He brought out a giant elephant! Lily couldn't believe her eyes. She was so happy that she got to see something so amazing. She went home that night with a big smile on her face, knowing that she had seen something truly special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cozy bed with a gray mattress. One day, she decided to spin around on her bed. She spun and spun until she got dizzy and fell off the bed. + +Lily's mom heard the thud and rushed to her room. She saw Lily lying on the floor and asked what happened. Lily giggled and said, "I spun on my bed and fell off!" Her mom helped her up and tucked her back into bed. + +From then on, Lily spun on her bed every day before bedtime. It became her favorite thing to do. And every night, she fell asleep on her soft, gray mattress with a big smile on her face. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect pretty flowers. One day, she found a weird looking flower that she had never seen before. It had lots of colors and a funny smell. + +Lily's mom told her not to pick the flower, but Lily didn't listen. She wanted to keep it forever. Suddenly, the flower snapped in her hand and Lily cried out in surprise. + +Her mom came over and asked what happened. Lily showed her the broken flower and her mom ordered her to never pick flowers again without asking first. Lily felt sad, but she promised to listen to her mom from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat snacks, especially cookies. She would always ask her mommy for a snack after playing outside. + +One day, Lily's mommy gave her a cookie and told her to be honest if she wanted another one. Lily promised to be honest and took the cookie. But when her mommy asked if she had eaten any more cookies, Lily lied and said no. + +Later that day, Lily started to feel sick. Her tummy hurt and she felt dizzy. She realized that she had eaten too many cookies and should have been honest with her mommy. From then on, Lily always told the truth and never ate too many snacks again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved to read her favorite novel every day. One day, Sarah's mom asked her to help with the dishes. Sarah didn't want to stop reading her novel, so she said no. Her mom got angry and said, "If you don't help me, you can't read your novel for the rest of the day." + +Sarah didn't want that to happen, so she reluctantly helped her mom with the dishes. She accidentally dropped a glass and it broke, making a loud noise. Sarah's mom, who was deaf, didn't hear the noise and continued washing the dishes. Sarah didn't know what to do, so she left the broken glass on the counter. + +Later that day, Sarah's little brother came into the kitchen and accidentally stepped on the broken glass. He got hurt and had to go to the hospital. Sarah felt very guilty and sad. She realized that she should have helped her mom with the dishes and cleaned up the broken glass. She learned that it's important to do what you're asked to do and to be careful with things that can hurt others. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. He loved to explore and play in the fields. One day, Timmy saw a big tunnel and he decided to go inside. He wanted to see where it led to. + +As Timmy was crawling through the tunnel, he heard a loud meow. It was a little kitten that was stuck in the tunnel. "Help me, please!" cried the kitten. Timmy knew he had to rescue the kitten. + +Timmy tried to pull the kitten out, but he was too small and weak. Suddenly, he had an idea. He ran to get his friends, the strong and big rabbits. Together, they were able to rescue the kitten from the tunnel. + +After they rescued the kitten, Timmy and his friends shared some tasty cheese they found nearby. They all felt happy and proud for helping the kitten. The moral of the story is that it's always good to help others in need, even if you need to ask for help from others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toys, especially his plastic car. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. His friend saw the car and became eager to play with it too. + +Timmy was happy to share his toys, but he noticed that his friend was being too rough with the car. He kindly asked his friend to be more gentle, but his friend didn't listen. Timmy didn't want his toy to break, so he took it away and put it on the shelf. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom saw him rubbing his car with a cloth. She asked him why he was doing that. Timmy explained what happened with his friend and how he didn't want his toy to break. His mom was proud of him for taking care of his things and for being kind to his friend, even if he didn't listen. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to take care of our things and to be kind to others, even when they don't listen to us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma's house. One day, when Lily was walking in the forest, she saw an owl sitting on a tree. The owl was very big and had big eyes. Lily was scared at first, but the owl was very obedient and didn't move. + +Lily decided to visit the owl every day. She would bring some seeds to feed the owl. The owl would always be waiting for her on the same tree. Lily loved the owl and would talk to it every day. + +One day, Lily's grandma came to visit her. Lily was excited to show her grandma the obedient owl. They went to the forest and saw the owl sitting on the tree. Lily's grandma was amazed at how obedient the owl was. They both fed the owl and talked to it. From that day on, Lily and her grandma would visit the owl every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high in the sky and sing sweet songs. One day, Tweetie promised her friend, a little mouse named Squeaky, that they would have a picnic together. + +As Tweetie flew to the picnic spot, she noticed a big, mean cat lurking in the bushes. She remained alert and flew around the cat to get to the picnic spot. When she got there, Squeaky was nowhere to be found. + +Suddenly, Tweetie heard a loud "SQUEAK!" and saw the cat holding Squeaky in its mouth. Tweetie knew she had to act fast to save her friend. She flew down and pecked the cat's nose, making it drop Squeaky. + +Squeaky was safe, but Tweetie knew they had to be more careful in the future. She promised to always remain alert and keep her friends safe from harm. From that day on, Tweetie and Squeaky had many more picnics together, always making sure to watch out for any danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a nice cat named Mittens. One day, Lily and Mittens decided to travel to the park. They wanted to play on the swings and slide. + +When they arrived at the park, they saw a big sign that said, "Prize for the best drawing!" Lily was so excited. She loved to draw, and she wanted to win the prize. She asked Mittens, "Do you want to help me draw a picture?" + +Mittens meowed and Lily took that as a yes. They sat down on the grass and started to draw. Lily drew a beautiful flower and Mittens drew a silly cat. When they finished, they went to show their picture to the judge. + +The judge looked at their picture and said, "Wow! This is amazing! You win the prize!" Lily and Mittens were so happy. They won a big box of candy. They shared the candy and played at the park until it was time to go home. They went home with smiles on their faces, happy to have had a nice day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to jump on the cushion in his living room. The cushion was very soft and flexible, which meant it could bend and move easily. + +One day, Timmy's little sister came into the room and wanted to play too. But she accidentally slapped Timmy on the arm while trying to jump on the cushion. Timmy was upset and cried out in pain. + +Their mom came into the room and saw what happened. She explained to Timmy's sister that it's important to be careful when playing with others. From then on, they all played together on the cushion, being careful not to slap or hurt each other. And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mom and dad. One day, while playing on the swings, she saw a boy with a big wheel. She asked him if she could play with it, but he said no. + +Lily's mom saw how sad she was and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about the boy and his wheel. Her mom told her not to be sad and that they could find something else to play with. They walked around the park and saw a duck in the pond. Lily gazed at the duck as it swam around. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was the boy with the wheel. He had been careless and the wheel had fallen off. Lily's dad went to help him fix it. The boy felt bad for not sharing his toy with Lily and apologized. They all played together and had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird loved to fly high in the sky. One day, the bird found a shiny pin on the ground. The bird picked up the pin and flew away with it. + +The bird was happy with the pin, but soon realized that it was spoiled. The pin was rusty and dirty. The bird didn't want to play with the spoiled pin anymore, so it dropped it on the ground. + +The bird continued to fly high in the sky, feeling free and happy. It didn't need a pin to have fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends went to the park to play on the swings. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. + +As Lily was swinging, she noticed her pants were falling down. She pulled them up, but they kept falling down. "My pants keep falling down," she said to her friend. + +Her friend replied, "Maybe you need a belt to hold up your pants." + +Lily thought that was a good idea. She went home and asked her mom for a belt. Her mom gave her a belt and showed her how to put it around her waist. Now, Lily's pants didn't fall down anymore when she was swinging. She was happy that her problem was fixed. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and hug her delicate teddy bear. One day, Lily and her family went to the airport to go on a trip. While they were waiting for their flight, Lily saw a boy playing with his toy car. She asked him if she could play with it too. The boy said yes, but warned her to be careful because it was delicate. + +Lily played with the toy car for a while, but then accidentally split it in half. The boy was very upset and started to cry. Lily felt bad and didn't know what to do. Her mom saw what happened and came over to talk to her. "Lily, it's important to be careful with other people's things," she said. "You need to say sorry and try to make it right." + +Lily apologized to the boy and gave him one of her own toys to play with. The boy stopped crying and smiled. Lily learned that it's important to be kind and take responsibility for her actions. From that day on, she always made sure to be careful with other people's things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing in her room when her mommy came in and said, "Lily, it's time for bed. You need to put on your pajamas." + +Lily said, "But mommy, I don't want to go to bed. It's too dark in my room." + +Mommy said, "Don't be ignorant, Lily. You have a nightlight to keep you safe. Now, go put on your pajamas and I'll tuck you in." + +Lily went to her dresser and rubbed her eyes. She was very tired. She put on her pajamas and climbed into bed. Mommy tucked her in and gave her a kiss goodnight. + +Lily said, "Mommy, will you read me a story?" + +Mommy said, "Of course, my dear." And she read Lily a story until she fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a knight named Max. Max had a sword that was very impressive. One day, Max went to the castle to see the king. The king said, "Max, can you push this big rock for me?" Max said, "Yes, I can push it with my sword!" + +Max went to the big rock and pushed it with his sword. The rock moved a little bit, but it was too heavy for Max to move all the way. Max said, "This rock is too heavy for me to push all by myself." + +The king said, "That's okay, Max. You are still a brave knight with an impressive sword. I am proud of you." Max felt happy and proud to be a knight. He went home and showed his sword to his friends. They all said, "Wow, Max! Your sword is so impressive!" Max smiled and felt very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved going to school because he got to learn new things every day. His teacher was lovely and always made learning fun. + +One day, Timmy's teacher taught him about colors. He learned that red was the color of apples and blue was the color of the sky. Timmy was so excited to learn all about colors that he couldn't wait to go back to school the next day. + +When Timmy got home, he told his mommy all about his lovely day at school. He showed her the picture he drew of a red apple and a blue sky. His mommy was so proud of him for learning something new. Timmy went to bed that night feeling happy and excited to learn more at school the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pastries, especially chocolate ones. One day, her mommy baked a big, heavy pastry for her. Lily was so excited to eat it! She took a big bite and it was so yummy. She ate and ate until she finished the whole pastry. + +After she finished, she felt very full and happy. She thanked her mommy for making such a delicious pastry for her. Then, she went to play with her toys. She loved her mommy's pastries so much that she asked her to make another one for her tomorrow. Her mommy smiled and said yes, because she loved to see her little girl happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy, especially big lollipops. One day, Lily went to the candy store with her mom. She saw a big lollipop and wanted it so badly. + +"I want that big lollipop, Mommy!" said Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. We can't buy that lollipop today. It's too expensive," replied her mom. + +Lily started to cry. Just then, a kind stranger saw Lily crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told the stranger that she wanted the big lollipop but her mommy couldn't buy it for her. The stranger decided to help Lily and bought the big lollipop for her. Lily was so happy and thanked the stranger for helping her. +Once upon a time, there was a little penguin named Puddles. Puddles lived in an igloo made of ice. Puddles liked to slide down the icy hills and play with his penguin friends. + +One day, Puddles was feeling tired and wanted to relax. He went inside his igloo and snuggled up in his soft, warm blankets. He closed his eyes and took slow, deep breaths. + +As he relaxed, he thought about all the fun he had with his friends. He felt happy and content. When he woke up from his nap, he went outside and played with his friends again. They slid down hills and had a snowball fight. + +Puddles learned that sometimes it's good to take a break and relax, so you can have more fun later. He was happy to have his cozy igloo to go to when he needed to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved playing with his robot. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over and asked if he could play with the robot too. Timmy said yes and lent the robot to Billy. + +But then, Billy accidentally broke the robot's arm! Timmy was sad and angry because he loved his robot very much. Billy said sorry, but Timmy didn't think that was enough. He wanted his robot to be fine again. + +Timmy's mom saw how upset he was and said she would take the robot to be fixed. Timmy was happy again and forgave Billy. He learned that lending things to friends can be fun, but sometimes accidents happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to ask questions. One day, she met a witch who was flying on her broomstick. The witch was very scary and had a big nose. + +Lily asked the witch, "How did you become so smart?" The witch replied, "I became smart by reading books and learning new things every day." + +Lily was inspired by the witch's answer and decided to become smart too. She started reading books and learning new things every day. Soon, she became very smart and was able to answer all her teacher's questions in school. + +The moral of the story is that if you want to become smart, you need to read books and learn new things every day. Don't be afraid to ask questions and learn from others, even if they are witches! +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went to a park with his mom. They brought a big bowl of yummy fruits. Timmy was happy and excited to play in the park. He ran around and played on the swings. + +After a while, Timmy's dad arrived at the park. He was happy to see Timmy and gave him a big hug. They all sat down together and ate the fruits from the bowl. It was very calm and peaceful in the park. + +When they finished eating, Timmy's dad suggested they go for a walk. They walked around the park and saw some ducks in a pond. Timmy was very happy and said he wanted to come back to the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat pasta. He would eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One day, Timmy's mom made him a very adventurous pasta dish with lots of different colors and shapes. + +Timmy was so excited to try it that he ate it all up very quickly. After he finished, his mom asked him to sign a thank you card for the chef who made the pasta. Timmy loved to sign things, so he happily grabbed a pen and scribbled his name on the card. + +From that day on, Timmy always asked for adventurous pasta dishes and he loved to sign his name on anything he could. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play jokes on his mommy. One day, Timmy's mommy said, "Timmy, it's time for your nap. Please lie down on your yellow mattress." + +Timmy replied, "Okay mommy, but can I tell you a joke first?" + +"Sure, Timmy. What's your joke?" asked his mommy. + +"Why did the banana go to the doctor? Because it wasn't peeling well!" Timmy giggled. + +His mommy laughed and said, "That's a funny joke, Timmy. Now, it's time for your nap." + +Timmy lay down on his yellow mattress and closed his eyes. Suddenly, he felt something tickling his feet. He opened his eyes and saw his mommy hiding under the mattress, trying to tickle him. Timmy laughed and said, "Mommy, you scared me! That was a good joke!" + +From that day on, Timmy and his mommy played jokes on each other all the time. They had so much fun together! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw a bright butterfly and followed it. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a monster! + +"Hello, little girl," said the monster. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily was scared, but she knew she had to be brave. She said, "No, thank you. But I can clap my hands for you!" + +Lily clapped her hands and the monster smiled. "That was fun!" said the monster. "You're not scared of me?" + +Lily shook her head. "No, I'm not scared of you anymore. You're not so scary after all." + +From that day on, Lily and the monster became friends. They played together and had lots of fun. And every time they played, Lily would clap her hands and the monster would smile. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved spaghetti more than anything else in the world. He would eat spaghetti every day if he could. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her cook spaghetti for dinner. Timmy was excited to help, but he found it very difficult to stir the pot because it was so heavy. + +Timmy's mom told him to trust her and let her help him. She showed him how to stir the spaghetti properly and together they cooked a delicious meal. Timmy was very happy that he could help his mom and that the spaghetti turned out so yummy. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes things might be difficult, but if he trusted his mom and listened to her advice, he could accomplish anything. The moral of the story is that we should always trust the people who love us and are trying to help us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to explore. One day, she went for a walk in the forest and found an ancient bush. She thought it looked very interesting and decided to take a closer look. + +As she was examining the bush, she heard a rustling sound behind her. She turned around and saw a little boy named Timmy. "Hi there!" said Lily. "Do you want to join me in exploring this ancient bush?" + +"Sure!" said Timmy excitedly. They spent the whole afternoon exploring the bush and finding all sorts of interesting things. When it was time to go home, they said goodbye and promised to come back and explore more another day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy car. One day, Timmy promised his mom that he would be careful with his toy car and not break it. + +But Timmy got so excited playing with his car that he accidentally broke it. He felt sad and scared to tell his mom about the broken car. + +When Timmy's mom found out about the broken car, she was a little upset but she knew accidents happen. She hugged Timmy and told him it was okay, but reminded him to always keep his promises and be careful with his toys. + +From then on, Timmy remembered the deep promise he made to his mom and made sure to take good care of his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small village with her parents. One day, Lily's mom said, "Let's go on an adventure!" Lily was excited and asked, "Where are we going?" Her mom replied, "We are going to find a new oasis!" + +Lily and her mom walked a long way, and they finally found a beautiful new oasis. They saw a man raising his hands and shouting, "I found it! I found it!" Lily's mom asked the man, "What did you find?" The man replied, "I found a new oasis! It's full of water and trees!" + +Lily and her mom were happy to see the new oasis. They drank water, ate fruits, and played under the trees. Lily said, "Mom, this is the best adventure ever!" Her mom smiled and said, "I knew you would love it." They stayed at the new oasis for a while and then went back home. From that day on, Lily loved going on adventures with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They had a picnic lunch with sandwiches and juice. Lily was very hungry and ate all her sandwich. + +After lunch, Lily played on the swings and the slide. She saw her friend, Emily, playing with a new doll. Lily wanted to touch the doll, but Emily didn't want to share. Lily felt jealous and sad. But then, Emily saw how sad Lily was and let her touch the doll too. Lily was happy and they played together with the doll. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink milk before bed every night. Her mommy would always give her a cup of smooth milk to help her sleep. + +One night, Lily was feeling very tired. She rubbed her eyes and yawned a big yawn. Her mommy knew it was time for bed. + +As Lily was drinking her milk, she noticed a little spider crawling on the wall. She didn't like spiders very much, but she didn't want to spill her milk. So, she kept drinking and tried to ignore the spider. + +After she finished her milk, Lily's mommy came to tuck her in. As she was pulling up the blankets, she saw the spider and quickly grabbed it with a tissue. Lily was so happy that the spider was gone and she could go to sleep peacefully. She closed her eyes and drifted off into a sweet dream. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her favorite doll. One day, Lily's mom gave her a beautiful glass vase. It was fragile and delicate, so her mom told her to be careful with it. + +Lily promised her mom that she would take good care of the vase. But one day, while playing with her doll, Lily accidentally knocked over the vase and it split into tiny pieces. She was so sad and scared to tell her mom what happened. + +Later that day, Lily's mom found the broken vase and asked her what happened. Lily was honest and told her the truth. Her mom was upset, but she hugged Lily and told her that it's okay to make mistakes as long as we learn from them and keep our promises. From that day on, Lily was more careful with fragile things and always kept her promises. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the sun. He liked to run and jump and move his arms and legs. One day, while he was playing, he saw a shadow on the ground. He looked up and saw a bird flying in the sky. + +"Look, Mommy! The bird's shadow is moving!" Timmy said. + +"Yes, Timmy. Shadows move when the sun moves," his mommy said. + +Timmy thought about that for a moment. "That's foolish," he said. "Shadows should stay still!" + +His mommy laughed. "Well, Timmy, shadows can't help but move when the sun moves. It's just the way things are." + +Timmy nodded and continued to play, watching the shadows move as the sun moved across the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily wanted to play hide and seek with her mom. She asked her mom, "Can we play hide and seek?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, we can play hide and seek. But first, let's close the curtains so it's dark in the room." + +Lily helped her mom close the curtains. She noticed that they were thin and let a little bit of light through. She said, "Mom, the curtains are thin. I can still see a little bit of light." + +Her mom replied, "That's okay, Lily. It will still be dark enough to play hide and seek." And so, they played hide and seek and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a green shirt that he wore every day. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to clean the fireplace. Timmy didn't want to clean the fireplace because it was hard work and he always struggled with it. + +Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, please help me clean the fireplace. It will only take a little while." Timmy said, "Okay, Mommy." + +Timmy and his mom cleaned the fireplace, but they forgot to put out the fire. The fire grew bigger and bigger until it was too big to control. Timmy's house caught on fire and they lost everything. Timmy was sad because he lost his green shirt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and have fun. One day, her mommy told her they were going on a trip. Lily was so excited and started to pack her favorite toys in her bag. + +When they arrived at the airport, they saw a guard who was very busy checking people's bags. Suddenly, Lily realized she had forgotten her favorite teddy bear at home. She started to cry and her mommy tried to comfort her. + +The guard saw Lily crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told him about her teddy bear and how sad she was. The guard smiled and told her not to worry. He went to his office and came back with a teddy bear that looked just like hers. Lily was so happy and hugged the guard. She learned that even when things don't go as planned, there are always kind people who can help. +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 to the park with her mom and saw a lovely bench under a big tree. + +Lily's mom said, "Let's sit on the bench and rest for a bit." Lily agreed and they sat down. But the bench was dirty and had some mud on it. Lily said, "Mommy, can we wipe the bench clean?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, let's use this cloth." They wiped the bench until it was shiny and clean. Lily was so happy and said, "Now we can sit on the lovely bench!" + +They sat on the bench for a while and watched the birds fly in the sky. Lily said, "This is so nice, mommy. I love our lovely bench." Her mom smiled and said, "Me too, Lily. It's a great spot to rest and enjoy the beautiful day." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and go on adventures. One day, she saw a thin curtain blowing in the wind. She thought it looked like a magical doorway and decided to go through it. + +On the other side of the curtain, she found a beautiful garden filled with colorful flowers and friendly animals. She played and explored all day long. But when it started to get dark, she realized she didn't know how to get back home. + +Lily felt scared and alone. But then she remembered the curtain and ran back to it. She went through it and found herself back in her own backyard. From that day on, she knew that sometimes the way to go home is through the things that scare us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden and take care of her flowers. One day, she planted a rose and watered it every day. The sun was hot, and the ground was dry, but she kept watering it. + +One morning, Lily woke up and saw that the rose had become bigger and had beautiful petals. She was so happy and ran to tell her mom. "Mommy, my rose has become so pretty!" she exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "I knew it would, sweetie. You took good care of it." Lily was proud of herself and continued to water the rose every day. + +Days passed, and Lily noticed that the rose had started to dry up. She was sad and went to her mom for help. "Mommy, my rose is dying. What should I do?" she asked. + +Her mom replied, "Don't worry, Lily. We'll water it more and give it some extra love. It will become beautiful again." And so, they did, and soon the rose became healthy and beautiful once more. From that day on, Lily learned that taking care of things is important, and that sometimes, things can become better with a little extra care. +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 shore and found a big oyster. Lily thought it looked funny and asked her mommy what it was. Her mommy said it was an oyster and it was good to eat. + +Lily wanted to keep the oyster as her friend, so she put it in her bucket. As they continued to walk, Lily got tired and asked her mommy if they could rest. They sat down on the sand and Lily showed her oyster friend to her mommy and daddy. They all agreed it was a good oyster. + +Later that day, they went to a restaurant and Lily's mommy and daddy ordered the oyster for dinner. Lily was sad to see her friend go, but her mommy explained that the oyster was happy to be a good meal for them. Lily felt better knowing her friend was still making people happy, even if it was in a different way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tap in her bathroom that dripped all the time. It made her restless when she tried to sleep at night. + +One day, Lily told her mommy about the tap. Her mommy said, "Don't worry, we own this house and we can fix the tap." Lily was happy to hear that they owned the house. + +Later that day, Lily's daddy fixed the tap and it stopped dripping. Lily was so happy that she could finally sleep peacefully at night. She felt proud that her family owned the house and could fix things when they needed to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and imagine all sorts of adventures. One day, she decided to explore her house and found a mysterious cabinet in the hallway. She wondered what could be inside. + +Lily opened the cabinet and saw a big box. She imagined that there were treasures inside the box. She carefully opened the box and found some old toys and books. She was so happy to have found something new to play with. + +From that day on, Lily would often visit the mysterious cabinet to imagine new adventures with her toys. She loved to play and have fun, and the cabinet was her special place to do just that. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a teddy bear named Brownie. One day, Lily and Brownie went to the park to play. + +At the park, Lily saw a boy who looked sad. She went up to him and said, "Hi, my name is Lily. What's your name?" The boy said, "My name is Max. I lost my ball and now I can't play." + +Lily said, "Don't worry Max, I hope we can find your ball." So, they looked around the park together. After a while, they found the ball stuck in a tree. Max was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are my friend." + +Lily smiled and said, "I'm happy we found your ball. Now, let's play together!" They played together for a while and then it was time to go home. Lily said, "Goodbye Max, it was fun playing with you. Let's play again soon!" Max said, "Goodbye Lily, I'll see you soon!" And they both waved goodbye as they stood at the park's open gate. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sail on her toy boat in the bathtub. One day, she left her boat in the cupboard after her bath. + +Lily's mom told her to always put her toys away so they wouldn't get lost or broken. But Lily didn't listen and forgot about her boat. + +The next day, when Lily wanted to play with her boat, she couldn't find it. She looked everywhere, but it was gone. She felt nervous and sad. + +Then, Lily remembered what her mom said about putting toys away. She looked in the cupboard and there was her boat! Lily felt happy and learned a valuable lesson to always listen to her mom and take care of her toys. +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 get a cauliflower from the fridge. It was very heavy, but Lily was determined to help. + +Lily's mommy said, "Can you measure the cauliflower, Lily? I need to know how much to cut." Lily didn't know how to measure, but her mommy showed her how to use a scale. + +After they measured the cauliflower, Lily's mommy cut it up and cooked it for dinner. Lily tried it and thought it was delicious! She was so proud that she helped measure the cauliflower. From that day on, Lily loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and imagine that they were alive. One day, Lily's mommy took her to a big building called a university. Lily saw lots of grown-ups there who were learning new things. + +Lily felt a little scared because she didn't understand what the grown-ups were talking about. Her mommy told her that it was okay to not know everything and that everyone starts out ignorant. Lily felt better knowing that even grown-ups have to learn new things. + +As they walked around the university, Lily imagined herself as a big grown-up who knew everything. She felt excited to learn new things too someday. From that day on, Lily knew that it was okay to not know everything and that she could always learn more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house on top of a big hill. Every day, she would go outside and play in the grass. + +One day, Lily saw a butterfly. She watched it fly around and she said, "I admire you, butterfly. You are so pretty." + +The butterfly flew away, but Lily was glad she got to see it. Then, her friend Jack came over and asked if she wanted to play. "Yes, please!" Lily said. They ran and played together until it was time for dinner. + +At dinner, Lily told her mom about the butterfly. "I saw a butterfly today, Mommy. It was so pretty. I admire it," she said. Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you got to see it." And Lily felt happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird wanted to fly up high in the sky, but it couldn't because it had a broken wing with a crack in it. The bird was very impatient and wanted to fly right away. It asked its friends for help, but they disagreed with the bird and told it to rest and let the wing heal first. + +The bird didn't listen to its friends and tried to fly anyways. But because its wing wasn't healed, it fell down and hurt itself even more. The bird realized that it should have listened to its friends and been patient. It learned that sometimes it's better to wait and heal before trying to do something. + +From that day on, the bird listened to its friends and was patient while it healed. And when its wing was all better, it flew up high in the sky and felt very happy. The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your friends and be patient when you're hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max liked to watch birds fly in the sky. He would sit in the yard and wag his tail while he watched them. One day, Max's owner put a label on his collar with his name on it. Max was very proud of his new label and he wagged his tail even more lively than before. From that day on, Max would watch the birds with his new label shining in the sun. He was the happiest dog in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Bobby. Bobby loved to eat honey. He would climb up the trees to get the honey from the bees. One day, Bobby saw a big jar of honey in a store. He wanted it so badly, but he didn't have any money. + +Bobby thought of a plan. He went to his friend, a little rabbit named Rosie. He asked Rosie to help him steal the honey. Rosie said no, but Bobby begged and begged until Rosie finally gave in. They went to the store and stole the honey. + +When they got back to Bobby's house, they started to eat the honey. But then, Bobby started to feel sick. He chewed too much honey and his tummy hurt. Rosie tried to help him, but she didn't know what to do. Suddenly, they heard a knock on the door. It was the police! They had been caught stealing. + +Bobby and Rosie felt very bad. They learned that stealing is wrong and that it can hurt others. They promised to never do it again. From that day on, they always asked before taking something that didn't belong to them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with pretty stickers and colorful pictures. One day, Lily's mommy asked her if she wanted to help decorate the house for a great party. Lily was so excited! + +After they finished decorating, it was time for lunch. Lily's mommy made her a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, which was Lily's favorite. The sandwich was so yummy, and Lily ate it all up. + +Later that day, all of Lily's friends came over for the great party. They played games, danced, and had so much fun. Lily was so happy that she got to help decorate and have a yummy lunch with her mommy. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big tree and wanted to stand next to it. She walked over to the tree and stood next to it. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise and looked up. She saw a bird sitting on a branch of the tree. The bird looked confused and Lily felt sorry for it. She decided to help the bird and gave it some bread. + +The bird was happy and flew away. Lily felt happy too because she helped the bird. She walked away from the tree, feeling proud of herself for being kind to the confused bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike around the park. One day, she saw a big sunflower growing in the grass. It was as tall as her daddy! + +Lily got off her bike and walked over to the sunflower. It was so pretty with its yellow petals and brown center. But it was also messy because the petals were falling off and the seeds were scattered on the ground. + +Lily wanted to take the sunflower home with her, but it was too big to carry. So, she decided to ride her bike back home and ask her mommy to help her pick the sunflower. When they got back to the park, they picked the sunflower and put it in a vase. It looked so beautiful in their messy living room! +Once upon a time, there was a friendly boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play basketball with his friends. He had a big basketball that he played with every day. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to the store to buy a new basketball. She told him that the new basketball would increase his skills and make him even better at playing. Timmy was so excited to try out his new basketball. + +But when he got home and started playing with it, he realized that it wasn't as good as his old one. It was too bouncy and hard to control. Timmy was sad and disappointed. + +Later that day, Timmy and his friends went to play basketball at the park. Timmy brought his new basketball, but his friends didn't like it either. They couldn't play well with it. Timmy felt embarrassed and wished he had his old basketball back. + +Suddenly, the new basketball bounced away and rolled into the street. Timmy ran after it, but a car was coming and he couldn't get it in time. The basketball was hit by the car and popped. Timmy was so upset and wished he had listened to his mom and kept his old basketball. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a colorful dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily saw her friend Sarah playing with a cute puppy. Lily wanted to play with the puppy too, but Sarah wouldn't let her. + +Lily asked Sarah if she could lend the puppy for just a little bit. Sarah thought about it and finally said yes. Lily was so happy! She played with the puppy and petted him gently. + +After a while, Lily knew it was time to give the puppy back to Sarah. She thanked Sarah for lending the puppy and promised to take good care of him. From that day on, Lily and Sarah shared the puppy and played with him together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw her friend Timmy and they played together. Suddenly, the wind blew hard and made Timmy's hat fly away. + +Timmy started to weep because he loved that hat. Lily saw that Timmy was sad and she wanted to help. She looked around and saw an orange flower. She picked it up and gave it to Timmy. + +"Here, Timmy. This is for you. It's orange, just like your hat," Lily said. + +Timmy smiled and stopped weeping. He put the flower in his pocket and they continued to play together. The wind blew again, but this time they held onto their hats tightly. They had so much fun that they didn't even notice the wind anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the grocery store. Timmy saw a big, white vegetable and asked his mom what it was. "That's cauliflower, Timmy," she said. "It's good for you." + +As they walked around the store, Timmy saw an old woman who looked helpless. She was trying to reach something on a high shelf, but she was too short. Timmy's mom saw her, too. "Excuse me, ma'am," she said. "Can we help you with something?" + +The old woman smiled and said, "Yes, please. Can you order me a can of soup from that top shelf?" Timmy's mom reached up and got the soup for her. The old woman was very grateful and gave Timmy a piece of candy. "Thank you for being so kind," she said. + +As they left the store, Timmy's mom said, "See, Timmy? It's always good to help others. Just like how we helped that lady today." Timmy smiled and said, "And cauliflower is good for us, too!" +Once upon a time, a little girl went to pick some apples from a tree. She saw a big, red apple and reached up to grab it. Suddenly, she slipped on a banana peel and fell deep into a hole! + +The little girl was scared and cold. She saw some ice on the walls of the hole and started to freeze. She looked around for help and saw a friendly squirrel. The squirrel saw the little girl and ran to get help. + +Soon, the little girl's mommy and daddy came to rescue her. They pulled her out of the deep hole and gave her a warm hug. She was happy to be safe and warm again. And she was excited to eat the big, red apple she had picked earlier. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Timmy who lived near a big mountain. One day, Timmy saw a volcano on the mountain and it made him worry. He asked his mommy if the volcano would erupt and hurt them. + +His mommy said not to worry, but Timmy still felt scared. He decided to ask his friends if they knew what to do. They all said that they should run away if the volcano erupted. + +One day, the volcano started to rumble and smoke came out of it. Timmy and his friends ran as fast as they could. They were safe, but they never forgot about the scary volcano. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who loved going to the market. She would get very excited every time she went there. She would buy fruits, vegetables, and other things she needed for her house. + +One day, she found a very old book at the market. It was a book about fairy tales. The old lady was so happy and excited to find the book. She bought the book and went back home to read it. + +As she read the book, she felt like a little child again. The old book had magic in it, and it made her feel young and happy. From that day on, the old lady would go to the market every week, hoping to find another book that would excite her just like the old one did. +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small house made of cheese. One day, Timmy was looking for a file to sharpen his teeth. He looked everywhere but couldn't find one. + +Timmy decided to go for a walk outside his house to clear his head. As he was walking, he saw a big cat named Mittens. Mittens was known for chasing mice like Timmy. Timmy was scared, but Mittens surprised him by offering him a piece of fish. + +Timmy was surprised but happy. He thanked Mittens and they became friends. Mittens even offered to help Timmy find a file. They searched together and finally found a small file that was perfect for Timmy's teeth. Timmy was grateful to Mittens and knew that he had made a true friend. +Once upon a time, there was a lion in the jungle. The lion was very tough and strong. He liked to roar and show off his big teeth. One day, a group of animals came to the lion and asked him to pack his things and leave the jungle. The lion got angry and refused to leave. + +The animals were scared of the lion and didn't want him to hurt them. They decided to leave the jungle and find a new home. The lion was left alone in the jungle with no friends. He roared and roared, but no one came to visit him. + +Days passed and the lion became very sad and lonely. He realized that he was wrong to be so tough and mean to the other animals. He wished he could turn back time and be kind to them. But it was too late. The lion was alone in the jungle forever. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a new bedroom that she loved very much. She had a big bed with soft pillows and a cozy blanket. One day, Lily's little brother came into her bedroom and started to jump on her bed. Lily didn't like that, so she asked him to stop. But he didn't listen and kept jumping. Suddenly, the bed snapped and broke. Lily was very upset because her new bed was ruined. She told her brother that he shouldn't have jumped on it. They both felt sad and Lily's brother said sorry. They decided to work together to fix the bed and make it new again. They used some glue and tape and fixed the bed. Lily was happy that her new bedroom was back to normal and they both learned to share and take care of their things. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big closet in her room where she kept all her toys. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean her room. But Lily didn't want to clean her room because she thought it was a bad idea. + +Mom said, "Lily, please clean your room. It's important to keep your things tidy." But Lily still didn't want to. Then, Mom asked Lily to point to her favorite toy in the closet. Lily looked in the closet and pointed to her stuffed bear. + +Mom said, "If you clean your room, you can play with your bear later." Lily thought about it and decided to clean her room. She put all her toys in the closet and made her bed. When she was done, Mom praised her for doing a good job. And Lily got to play with her bear after all! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had an idea to build a big sandcastle at the beach. He asked his friend Tommy if he wanted to help, but Tommy said no. Timmy was sad and thought Tommy was being selfish. + +Then, Timmy's mom came over and asked what was wrong. Timmy said that Tommy didn't want to help build the sandcastle. His mom said, "Sometimes people don't want to do things, and that's okay. It doesn't mean they're being selfish." + +Timmy thought about what his mom said and decided to build the sandcastle by himself. It was hard work, but he was proud of what he had made. When Tommy saw the sandcastle, he said it was amazing and wished he had helped. Timmy said it was okay and they played together in the sand. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip and play outside. One day, she saw a big building with lights and signs that said "Theater". She asked her mom what it was, and her mom said it was a place where people go to watch movies and plays. + +Lily thought it looked like a fun place to go, but she didn't want to go alone. So, she asked her best friend, a stuffed bear named Teddy, if he wanted to go with her. Teddy was excited and they both went to the theater together. + +When they got there, Lily felt a little lonely because there were no other kids around. But then, she saw a friendly lady who worked at the theater. The lady asked Lily if she wanted to watch a movie and Lily said yes. + +Lily and Teddy had so much fun watching the movie and they even got some popcorn. After the movie, Lily said to Teddy, "I'm so happy we went to the theater together. It was the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to draw and make things with her hands. She was very creative. One day, Lily's grandma came to visit her. Lily was so happy to see her grandma. + +"Grandma, do you want to draw with me?" asked Lily. + +"No, thank you, dear. I'm just here to visit," replied grandma. + +Lily felt sad that her grandma didn't want to draw with her. But she decided to ignore her feelings and show her grandma all the things she had made. Grandma was very proud of Lily's creativity and they had a fun visit together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft and cuddly teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily was playing with her teddy bear when she accidentally dropped it and it fell on the ground. + +"Oh no! Teddy fell!," cried Lily. + +Her mom heard her and came to see what happened. "What happened, sweetie?" her mom asked. + +"Teddy fell on the ground," Lily replied. + +Her mom picked up the teddy bear and gave it back to Lily. "Don't worry, he's okay. Let's give him a big hug," her mom said. + +Lily hugged her teddy bear tightly and said, "I love you, Teddy. You're my navy blue bear." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a teddy bear. One day, Lily noticed that her teddy bear was dirty. She said to her mom, "Mommy, teddy bear is dirty. Can we clean him?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, let's switch the dirty teddy bear with a clean one." So, they switched the dirty teddy bear with a clean one. + +Lily was happy to have a clean teddy bear, but she didn't know what to do with the dirty one. Her mom said, "We can't play with the dirty teddy bear anymore. We have to throw it away because it will rot." + +Lily was sad to say goodbye to her teddy bear, but she knew it was for the best. She hugged her clean teddy bear and said, "Thank you, mommy." +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 to help fix a chair. Timmy was so excited to use his tools! + +But as Timmy started to hammer, it made a loud noise. His dad asked him to be quiet because his baby sister was sleeping. Timmy nodded his head and tried to be quiet. He repeated to himself, "be quiet, be quiet" while he fixed the chair. + +Finally, the chair was fixed and Timmy was so proud. He hugged his dad and said, "I did it!" His dad was so happy and said, "You did a great job, Timmy! You're my little helper." From that day on, Timmy loved to use his tools to help his dad fix things around the house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved flowers and bees. One day, she saw a bee flying around a flower. She wanted to bring the bee home, but she knew bees were fragile, so she didn't want to hurt it. + +Lily asked the bee, "Can I bring you home with me?" The bee replied, "Yes, but please be careful. I am fragile." Lily gently picked up the bee and put it in a jar with some flowers. She brought the jar home and showed her mom and dad the bee. They were so happy to see it. + +Lily took good care of the bee and gave it some honey to eat. The bee was happy and didn't want to leave. Lily said, "You can stay with me forever." The bee buzzed happily and Lily smiled. From that day on, Lily and the bee became best friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and find worms and bugs. They also liked to pick berries from the bush and eat them. They were very sweet and juicy. + +"Look, I found a big berry!" Lily said, holding a red berry in her hand. "Do you want to share it with me?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom said, smiling. He took a bite of the berry and made a funny face. "Ew, this berry is sour!" + +Lily laughed. "Maybe it is not ripe yet. Let's bury it and see if it grows into a new bush." + +They dug a small hole and put the berry inside. Then they covered it with dirt and patted it down. + +"Bye bye, berry!" they said. "Grow big and sweet!" + +They ran to find more berries to eat. But they were so clumsy that they tripped over a rock and fell down. They got dirt and grass on their clothes and faces. + +"Oh no, we are so messy!" Tom said, looking at himself. + +"Mama will be mad!" Lily said, looking at her sister. + +They heard their mother calling them from the house. + +"Tom! Lily! Time to come in and wash up!" + +They got up and ran to the house. They hoped their mother would not be too angry. They also hoped their berry would grow into a new bush. They wanted to eat more berries next time. +Jill liked to own many toys. She had dolls, cars, books, and puzzles. She did not like to share her toys with other kids. She said, "They are mine. Go away." + +One day, a new kid came to playgroup. His name was Ben. He had a big smile and a wink in his eye. He saw Jill's toys and asked, "Can I play with you?" + +Jill said, "No. These are my toys. You have none." + +Ben said, "That is not nice. Sharing is fun. You can have some of my toys. I have a ball, a train, and a hat." + +Jill said, "No. I don't want your toys. I have enough." + +Ben said, "Okay. I will play with other kids. They are kind and friendly." + +Jill watched Ben play with other kids. They laughed and had fun. They shared their toys and took turns. Jill felt lonely and bored. She wished she had a friend. + +She saw Ben wink at her and wave. He said, "Do you want to join us? We can play together." + +Jill felt worried. She thought, "Maybe he is mad at me. Maybe he will take my toys. Maybe he will not like me." + +But she also felt curious. She thought, "Maybe he is nice. Maybe he will share his toys. Maybe he will be my friend." + +She decided to try. She picked up her doll and walked to Ben. She said, "I'm sorry. I was mean. Can I play with you?" + +Ben said, "Sure. I'm glad. Here, you can have my hat. It is funny." + +Jill smiled and put on the hat. She said, "Thank you. Here, you can have my doll. She is pretty." + +Ben smiled and took the doll. He said, "Thank you. She is lovely." + +They played together and had fun. They shared their toys and took turns. They became friends. + +Jill learned a lesson. She learned that owning many toys is not as good as sharing them. She learned that being kind and friendly is better than being mean and lonely. She learned that a wink can be a sign of friendship. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big dog with fur and teeth. It looked like a wolf. They were scared. + +"Stop, wolf!" Lila shouted. "Go away, wolf!" Tom said. They ran to the swings and climbed up. The wolf followed them. It barked and growled. It wanted to play, but Lila and Tom did not know that. + +A man came to the park. He had a leash and a collar. He was the wolf's owner. He saw Lila and Tom on the swings. He saw the wolf barking and growling. He was sorry. + +"Sorry, kids," he said. "He is not a wolf. He is a dog. His name is Rex. He is cheap. I got him from a shelter. He is friendly, but he does not know how to play nice. Come, Rex. Stop, Rex." + +He put the leash and the collar on Rex. He walked away with him. He waved to Lila and Tom. Lila and Tom waved back. They were not scared anymore. They went back to playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They did not like cheap wolves. +Anna and Ben moved to a new house with their mom and dad. They had many boxes to unpack. Anna wanted to unpack her toys first. Ben wanted to unpack his books first. They helped each other to open the boxes and find their things. + +"Look, Anna, I found my green dinosaur book!" Ben said. He showed Anna the book with big pictures of dinosaurs. + +"Wow, Ben, that is a cool book!" Anna said. She liked dinosaurs too. "Look, Ben, I found my green teddy bear!" She showed Ben the bear with a green bow. + +"Wow, Anna, that is a cute bear!" Ben said. He liked teddy bears too. They hugged their green things and smiled. + +Then they heard a meow from another box. They opened it and saw their pet cat, Fluffy. Fluffy was white with black spots. She was happy to see them. She jumped out of the box and rubbed her head on their legs. + +"Fluffy, we missed you!" Anna and Ben said. They picked up Fluffy and cuddled her. Fluffy purred and licked their faces. + +"Fluffy, welcome to our new house!" Anna and Ben said. They showed Fluffy their green things and their other toys and books. Fluffy sniffed them and played with them. + +Anna and Ben liked their new house. They liked to unpack their boxes. They liked their green things. But they liked their pet cat, Fluffy, the most. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big balloon in the sky. It is red and yellow and blue. It looks like a big ball. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sara says. "Can we go and see it?" + +"Sure, let's go," Ben says. They run to the balloon with their mom and dad. + +The balloon is very big. It has a basket under it. There are people in the basket. They wave at Sara and Ben. + +"Hello, kids!" one of them says. "Do you want to come and fly with us?" + +Sara and Ben are excited. They want to fly in the balloon. But their mom and dad are not sure. + +"Is it safe?" their mom asks. + +"Of course, it is," the man says. "We have gas to make the balloon go up and down. And we have a rope to hang on to the ground. Nothing can go wrong." + +Their mom and dad think for a moment. Then they say yes. They get in the basket with Sara and Ben. The man unties the rope. The balloon goes up in the sky. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They can see the park and the trees and the houses. They feel like birds. + +But then something bad happens. The gas runs out. The balloon starts to go down. The man tries to find more gas. But he can't. He looks worried. + +"Oh no, what do we do?" their mom says. + +"Don't worry, we have a parachute," the man says. He takes out a big bag. He opens it. But it is not a parachute. It is a bunch of silly hats. + +"Silly hats?" their dad says. "That's not a parachute!" + +The man looks confused. He says, "Oops, I took the wrong bag. This is for the clown show. I'm sorry." + +Sara and Ben laugh. They think it is funny. They put on the silly hats. They look like clowns. + +The balloon lands on a big field. There are cows and sheep. They are not hurt. They are just a little scared. + +The man says, "I'm sorry, I made a mistake. I hope you had fun anyway." + +Sara and Ben say, "We did. Thank you for the ride. And the silly hats." + +They hug the man. They get out of the basket. Their mom and dad are relieved. They are also a little angry. They say, "Next time, check your bags before you fly." + +They walk back to the park. They still wear the silly hats. They laugh and talk about their adventure. They have a good story to tell. +Ben and Mia like to jog with Mom and Dad. They jog in the park, where there are many trees and flowers. Ben and Mia wear their jog shoes and their jog clothes. They feel happy and strong. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and brown, and has a loud bark. Ben and Mia are nervous. They do not like big dogs. They think the dog will chase them and bite them. + +"Mom, Dad, look! A big dog!" Ben says. + +"Shh, Ben, do not yell. The dog will hear you," Mom says. + +"Let's go the other way. Maybe the dog will not see us," Dad says. + +They try to jog away from the dog, but the dog sees them. The dog runs after them, wagging its tail. Ben and Mia scream. They run faster. + +"Help, help! The dog is coming!" Mia says. + +"Stay close to us, Mia. The dog will not hurt you," Dad says. + +They reach a bridge over a stream. They cross the bridge, hoping the dog will stop. But the dog follows them. Ben and Mia are very scared. + +"Mom, what do we do?" Ben says. + +"Look, Ben, there is a twist in the path. Maybe we can hide behind the trees," Mom says. + +They jog to the twist and turn left. They find a big tree and hide behind it. They hold their breath and hope the dog will go away. + +They hear the dog coming closer. They hear its bark and its paws. They close their eyes and hug each other. + +But then, they hear another sound. They hear a whistle and a voice. + +"Rex, Rex, come here, boy! Where are you, Rex?" the voice says. + +They open their eyes and peek from behind the tree. They see a man with a leash and a hat. He is looking for the dog. + +"Is that the dog's owner?" Mia says. + +"I think so, Mia. Maybe the dog is not bad. Maybe he just wanted to play," Ben says. + +They watch as the man finds the dog and puts the leash on him. He pets the dog and talks to him. + +"Good boy, Rex. You are a good dog. But you cannot run away from me. You scared those people. You have to be nice to them," the man says. + +He sees Ben and Mia behind the tree. He smiles and waves at them. + +"Hello, kids. I'm sorry about Rex. He is a friendly dog, but he gets excited sometimes. He likes to jog, too. Do you want to say hi to him?" the man says. + +Ben and Mia look at Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad nod and smile. They are not nervous anymore. + +Ben and Mia come out from behind the tree. They walk slowly to the man and the dog. The dog wags his tail and licks their hands. He is soft and warm. + +"Hi, Rex. You are a nice dog. We are sorry we screamed. We were scared," Ben says. + +"Hi, Rex. You are a fast dog. We like to jog, too. But not with you. You are too fast," Mia says. + +The man laughs and says, "That's OK, kids. Rex is sorry, too. He likes to make new friends. Maybe next time, we can jog together. What do you say, Rex?" + +The dog barks and nods. He likes the idea. + +Ben and Mia smile and say, "Maybe, maybe. But not today. Today, we have to go home. Bye, Rex. Bye, man." + +They wave goodbye to the man and the dog. They jog back to Mom and Dad. They are happy and proud. + +They learned something new today. They learned that not all big dogs are bad. They learned that sometimes, they have to be brave and kind. They learned that jogging is fun, but not with a twist. +Sara and Ben are playing in the living room. They have many toys and books on the floor. They like to make noise and have fun. + +"Look, Sara, I have a big hat!" Ben says. He puts a pot on his head and laughs. + +Sara giggles and says, "You look silly, Ben! I have a big hat too!" She puts a bowl on her head and smiles. + +They pretend to be pirates and chase each other around the room. They step on the toys and books and make them fly. They are wild and happy. + +But then they hear a loud voice. It is Mom. She is not happy. + +"Stop, Sara and Ben! Stop right now!" Mom says. She comes into the room and sees the mess. She is angry. + +"Look at this floor! It is dirty and messy! You have to clean it up!" Mom says. + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They are scared. They take off their hats and say, "Sorry, Mom. We were just playing." + +Mom sighs and says, "I know, but you have to be careful. You can hurt yourself or break something. And you have to respect your things. Now, help me pick up the toys and books and put them away." + +Sara and Ben nod and say, "OK, Mom. We will help you." + +They start to clean up the floor. They are not wild anymore. They are good. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big hill with many trees. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was there. + +They held hands and walked up the hill. They saw many birds, flowers and bugs. They gazed at them and said, "Wow, how pretty!" They felt happy and curious. + +But when they reached the top of the hill, they saw something else. It was big and hairy and had horns and teeth. It was a monster! It was sleeping under a tree. It snored loudly and made the ground shake. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They wanted to run away. But they also felt a little interested. They had never seen a monster before. They wondered what it was like. + +They whispered to each other, "Do you think it is nice or mean?" "I don't know. Maybe we can say hello and find out." "But what if it wakes up and chases us?" "Then we can run fast and scream for help." + +They decided to try. They took a step closer to the monster. They said in a soft voice, "Hello, monster. We are Lily and Ben. We are not here to hurt you. We just want to be your friends." + +The monster opened one eye. It looked at them and said, "Hello, Lily and Ben. I am Bob. I am not here to hurt you either. I just want to sleep. You are very brave and interesting. But please be quiet. I am very tired." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They said, "Okay, Bob. We are sorry to disturb you. We will be quiet. We hope you have a good sleep. Maybe we can play with you another day." + +The monster nodded. It said, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are very kind and polite. Maybe we can play another day. But now, good night." It closed its eye and snored again. + +Lily and Ben tiptoed away. They went back to the park. They felt proud and happy. They had met a monster and made a new friend. They told each other, "That was an interesting adventure!" +Tom and Lily are playing on the beach. They like to make sand castles and dig holes. They find some shells and stones and use them to decorate their castles. They are very creative. + +"Look, Lily, I made a tower with a flag!" Tom says, showing his castle. + +"Wow, Tom, that's very nice! I made a moat with water and a bridge!" Lily says, showing her castle. + +They are having fun, but they also want to see what is in the water. They put on their goggles and snorkels and go into the sea. They see many fish and plants and corals. They are amazed. + +"Look, Tom, a starfish!" Lily says, pointing to a red starfish. + +"Look, Lily, an octopus!" Tom says, pointing to a purple octopus. + +They swim closer to the octopus, but they are careful not to touch it. The octopus is curious and moves its tentacles. It changes its color to match the rocks and the seaweed. It is very clever. + +"Wow, the octopus can change color!" Lily says, admiring the octopus. + +"Yes, it can! It is very cool!" Tom says, agreeing with Lily. + +They watch the octopus for a while, but then they hear their mom calling them. They have to go back to the beach. They swim back, but Tom stumbles on a rock and hurts his foot. He cries out in pain. + +"Ow, ow, ow! My foot!" Tom says, holding his foot. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Lily says, worried about Tom. + +"I think so, but it hurts!" Tom says, limping to the shore. + +Their mom sees them and runs to them. She hugs them and checks Tom's foot. She puts a band-aid on it and kisses it. She tells them they are brave and good. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Mom says, looking at Tom. + +"I'm okay, Mom. Thank you." Tom says, smiling at Mom. + +"I'm glad, Tom. You and Lily are very creative and adventurous. You made beautiful sand castles and saw a wonderful octopus. But you also have to be careful and watch where you step. The sea has many surprises, some good and some bad." Mom says, teaching them a lesson. + +"We understand, Mom. We love you." Tom and Lily say, hugging Mom. + +They go back to their sand castles and play some more. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But soon they got bored of the same toys. They wanted something new and exciting to play with. + +"Let's go to the toy store and get more toys!" Ben said. + +"No, we can't. Mom said we have to wait for her to arrive. She went to the market to buy food. She will be back soon." Lily said. + +Ben was sad. He did not want to wait. He wanted to go to the toy store now. He started to cry and whine. + +"Stop crying, Ben. It's not fun. We can play with something else. We can be creative and use our idea." Lily said. + +"What idea?" Ben asked, wiping his tears. + +Lily looked around the living room. She saw a big cardboard box that mom used to pack some books. She had an idea. + +"Look, Ben. We can use this box to make a spaceship. We can draw windows and buttons and rockets on it. We can cut a door and go inside. We can pretend to fly to the moon and see the stars. It will be fun!" Lily said. + +Ben liked Lily's idea. He stopped crying and smiled. He helped Lily to decorate the box with crayons and scissors. They made a beautiful spaceship. They went inside and closed the door. They made beeping and zooming sounds. They imagined they were astronauts. + +Mom arrived from the market. She saw the box in the living room. She heard the noises from inside. She smiled. She was proud of her creative children. She knocked on the door. + +"Hello, astronauts. Can I come in?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Ben opened the door. They hugged mom and showed her their spaceship. Mom was amazed. She praised them for their idea and their work. She gave them a kiss and a cookie. + +"Thank you, mom. We love you. We love our spaceship. Can we keep it?" Lily and Ben asked. + +"Of course, you can. It's your spaceship. You can play with it anytime you want. But first, let's have some lunch. I bought your favorite food." Mom said. + +Lily and Ben agreed. They left their spaceship in the living room. They followed mom to the kitchen. They were happy. They had a lot of fun. They learned to be creative and use their idea. They waited for mom to arrive. They loved their mom. They loved their spaceship. +Lila and Ben were playing in their room. They liked to pretend they were animals and make noises. Lila was a cat and Ben was a dog. They chased each other around the bed and the toys. + +"Meow, meow, I'm a cat!" Lila said. + +"Woof, woof, I'm a dog!" Ben said. + +They had fun until Lila saw something on the ceiling. It was a spider. Lila did not like spiders. She was scared of them. She pointed at the spider and said, "Look, Ben, a spider!" + +Ben looked up and saw the spider too. He was not scared of spiders. He was curious. He wanted to touch the spider. He said, "I want to see the spider. Maybe it is friendly." + +Lila said, "No, Ben, don't touch the spider. It might bite you. It might be bad." + +But Ben did not listen to Lila. He was flexible. He could stretch his arms and legs. He climbed on the bed and jumped up. He reached for the spider. + +The spider did not like Ben. It was not friendly. It was angry. It bit Ben on his hand. Ben felt a sharp pain. He cried out loud. He fell down from the bed. He dropped the spider. + +Lila ran to Ben. She saw his hand was red and swollen. She was worried. She said, "Ben, are you okay? Does it hurt?" + +Ben said, "Yes, it hurts. It hurts a lot. Why did the spider bite me? I just wanted to see it." + +Lila said, "I told you not to touch the spider. I told you it might be bad. You should have listened to me." + +Ben said, "I'm sorry, Lila. I'm sorry I did not listen to you. You were right. The spider was bad." + +Lila said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm sorry you got hurt. We need to tell mom. She will help you. She will make it better." + +They went to find mom. Mom was in the kitchen. She was making lunch. She saw Ben and Lila. She saw Ben's hand. She was shocked. She said, "What happened to you, Ben? What did you do?" + +Lila said, "Ben touched a spider on the ceiling. The spider bit him. His hand is red and swollen. It hurts a lot." + +Mom said, "Oh, no, Ben. That was not a good idea. That was a dangerous spider. It has poison. You need to go to the hospital. You need to get medicine. Come on, let's go. Lila, you come too." + +They got in the car. They drove to the hospital. The doctor gave Ben medicine. He said, "You will be okay, Ben. But you have to be careful. You have to avoid spiders. They are not your friends. They can make you sick." + +Ben said, "I know, doctor. I learned my lesson. I will not touch spiders again. I will listen to Lila. She knows better." + +Lila said, "I'm glad you are okay, Ben. I love you, brother. But next time, please don't mention spiders. They make me scared." + +The end. +Lily loved to read books. She liked to look at the pictures and learn new words. Sometimes, she read books with her mom or dad, and they helped her sound out the words. Other times, she read books by herself, and made up stories in her head. + +One day, Lily went to the library with her mom. She saw a big shelf full of books. She wanted to read them all. She ran to the shelf and picked a book. It was very big and heavy. It had a picture of a castle and a dragon on the cover. Lily thought it looked exciting. She opened the book and saw many words. She did not know most of them. She tried to read the first page, but it was too hard. + +She was about to put the book back, when a voice said, "Hello, little girl. Do you like that book?" + +Lily looked up and saw a lady. She had glasses and a smile. She was holding a book too. + +"Yes, I like it, but I can't read it," Lily said. + +"That's okay. That book is a novel. It is a long story with many chapters. It is for older kids and grown-ups. But you are very clever to pick it. It is a good novel. It is about a brave knight and a friendly dragon who have many adventures." + +Lily's eyes widened. She liked stories about knights and dragons. She wanted to hear more. + +"Can you read it to me, please?" she asked the lady. + +The lady nodded. She sat down on a chair and invited Lily to sit on her lap. She opened the novel and began to read. Lily listened with wonder. She discovered a new world of magic and fun. She was happy. She had made a new friend and found a new book. +Anna was miserable. She had a cold and her nose was runny. She did not want to play with her toys or watch TV. She only wanted to lay in her bed and cuddle with her teddy bear. + +Her mom came to check on her in the evening. She saw that Anna was still awake and looked sad. She sat on the bed and stroked her hair. + +"How are you feeling, my sweetie?" she asked. + +"Not good, mom. I feel icky and I miss daddy," Anna said. + +"I know, honey. Daddy is away for work, but he will be back soon. He loves you very much and he called to say good night to you. Do you want to hear his voice?" mom said. + +She took out her phone and played a voice message from daddy. He said that he was proud of Anna for being brave and that he hoped she would get better soon. He also said that he had a surprise for her when he came home. + +Anna smiled a little and hugged her teddy bear. She felt a bit better after hearing daddy's voice. + +"Thank you, mom. I love you and daddy," she said. + +"I love you too, Anna. Now, try to get some sleep. I will be right here if you need me," mom said. + +She kissed Anna on the forehead and turned off the light. She lay down next to her and wrapped her arms around her. Anna closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep. She dreamed of the surprise that daddy had for her. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play together. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, dolls, balls, and books. + +One day, Ben and Lily have a fight. Ben wants to play with the red car. Lily wants to play with the red car too. They pull and tug on the car. They yell and cry. + +Mom hears them and comes to see. She is not happy. She says, "You have to share your toys. You have to be nice to each other. You are twins. You are friends." + +She takes the red car away. She puts it on a high shelf. She says, "No one can play with the red car until you say sorry and hug." + +Ben and Lily are mad. They do not want to say sorry. They do not want to hug. They sit on opposite sides of the room. They play with other toys. But they do not have fun. + +The other toys are dull. They are not as shiny and fast as the red car. Ben and Lily miss the red car. They miss playing together. They miss their twin. + +They look at each other. They feel sad. They do not want to fight anymore. They want to make up. + +They get up and walk to each other. They say sorry and hug. They smile and laugh. + +Mom sees them and is happy. She says, "That's good. You are twins. You are friends. You can play with the red car now." + +She takes the red car from the shelf. She gives it to Ben and Lily. They say thank you and share the car. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily was a polite girl who liked to drink water. She always said please and thank you when she asked for a glass. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They brought a picnic basket with sandwiches, fruits and juice. + +Lily saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. She was very excited and did not see the boy behind her. The boy was not polite. He pushed Lily and made her fall. Lily hurt her leg and cried. + +Mom and dad heard Lily and ran to her. They saw the boy and his mom. The boy's mom was not polite either. She said it was Lily's fault and did not say sorry. Mom and dad were angry and said that was not nice. They helped Lily and gave her a hug. They cleaned her leg and put a band-aid on it. + +Lily felt better and drank some juice. She said thank you to mom and dad. She did not want to play with the boy anymore. She saw a girl with a ball and asked if she could play. The girl was polite and said yes. They played and had fun. Lily was happy and forgot about her leg. She made a new friend. +Tom has a big balloon. It is clear and shiny. He likes to play with it in the park. He can see the sky and the trees in his balloon. + +One day, he sees a bird in the park. The bird is hungry. It looks for food on the ground. Tom wants to help the bird. He has some bread in his bag. He breaks the bread into small pieces. He feeds the bird with his hand. The bird is happy. It eats the bread and chirps. + +Tom smiles. He likes the bird. He wants to be its friend. He holds his balloon and walks to the bird. He tries to give the balloon to the bird. He thinks the bird will like it too. + +But the bird is scared. It does not know what the balloon is. It thinks it is a big bubble. It flies away from Tom. It pecks the balloon with its beak. The balloon pops. It makes a loud noise. Tom is sad. He loses his balloon and his friend. He cries. + +The end. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy animals. They had a panda, a lion, a monkey and a giraffe. They wanted to know which animal was the tallest. + +"Let's measure them!" Lily said. She got a ruler and a book. She put the book on the floor and stood the animals next to it. She used the ruler to see how high they were. + +"Look, the giraffe is the tallest!" Ben said. "It is 12 inches high. The lion is 8 inches, the monkey is 6 inches and the panda is 5 inches." + +Lily nodded. She liked the panda best. It was black and white and soft. She hugged it and said, "The panda may not be the tallest, but it is the cutest!" + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was raining outside. The rain was making big splashes on the window. Lily and Ben ran to the window and looked outside. They saw puddles and umbrellas and people running. + +"Wow, it is very wet outside!" Ben said. "I'm glad we are inside. It is dry and warm here." + +Lily agreed. She said, "Yes, it is nice to be inside. And we have our toy animals to play with. They are dry and happy too." + +She looked at the panda and smiled. She said, "Do you like the rain, panda? Or do you prefer the sun?" + +The panda did not answer. It was a toy. But Lily imagined that it said, "I like both. But I like you more." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the water. One day, they see a big boat with a paddle. It is a kayak. They want to try it. + +They ask their mom, "Can we buy a kayak, please?" + +Mom says, "No, kayaks are too expensive and too big for you. You can use the rubber duckies instead." + +Lily and Ben are sad. They really want a kayak. They see a man with a kayak on the beach. He is getting ready to go in the water. + +They run to him and say, "Hello, sir. Can we use your kayak, please?" + +The man is polite. He smiles and says, "Sure, you can use my kayak for a little while. But you have to wear these life jackets and stay close to the shore. And you have to share the paddle." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They say, "Thank you, sir. You are very nice." + +They put on the life jackets and get in the kayak. They take turns with the paddle. They have fun in the water. They see fish and birds and shells. They wave to their mom and the man. + +After a while, they come back to the beach. They give the paddle and the life jackets to the man. They say, "Thank you, sir, for letting us use your kayak. We had a lot of fun." + +The man says, "You're welcome, kids. You are very polite and careful. I'm glad you enjoyed the kayak." + +Lily and Ben hug the man. They run to their mom. They tell her about their adventure. Mom says, "I'm proud of you, Lily and Ben. You were respectful and grateful. Maybe one day, we can buy a kayak together." +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They made roads and bridges with their blocks and books. They pretended to be drivers and passengers. + +One day, they decided to make a river with a blue scarf. They laid the scarf on the floor and curled it like a snake. They said the river was deep and wide. They wanted to cross the river with their cars. + +"Look, I have a red car. It can zoom very fast. It can jump over the river," Ben said. He pushed his car hard and made a vroom sound. His car flew in the air and landed on the other side of the scarf. + +"Wow, that was cool. But I have a yellow car. It is thin and light. It can go under the river," Lily said. She rolled her car slowly and lifted the scarf a little. Her car slid under the scarf and came out on the other side. + +"That was clever. But I have a green car. It is big and strong. It can push the river away," Ben said. He moved his car forward and bumped into the scarf. The scarf moved and made a wave. + +"Hey, that's not fair. You made the river splash. Now my car is wet," Lily said. She picked up her car and shook it. + +"Sorry, I didn't mean to. Here, you can have my green car. It is dry," Ben said. He gave his car to Lily and took her yellow car. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. Do you want to play something else?" Lily said. She smiled and hugged Ben. + +"Sure, Lily. You are a good friend too. Let's play with our dolls and teddies," Ben said. They put their cars away and got their dolls and teddies. They had more fun together. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys. They have many toys, but their favourite toy is an aeroplane. The aeroplane is red and blue and has wings and wheels. They can make the aeroplane fly in the air or roll on the floor. + +One day, Anna and Ben are playing with the aeroplane in the garden. They take turns to fly the aeroplane and make zooming sounds. They are having fun. But then, the aeroplane gets stuck in a tree. Anna and Ben are sad. They cannot reach the aeroplane. + +They run to their mum and tell her what happened. Mum says, "Don't worry, I will help you get the aeroplane. But first, you have to do something for me. You have to tidy up your room. It is very messy. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They understand. They want their aeroplane back. They go to their room and start to tidy up. They put their toys in the box, their clothes in the drawer, and their books on the shelf. They work together and make their room neat and clean. + +Mum comes to see their room. She is happy. She says, "Well done, Anna and Ben. You did a good job. Tidying up your room is easy when you work together. Now, let's go and get your aeroplane." She takes them to the garden and uses a long stick to get the aeroplane from the tree. She gives the aeroplane to Anna and Ben. They are happy. They hug their mum and say, "Thank you, mum. You are the best." They go back to playing with their aeroplane. They are having fun. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys and books. One day, they find a big bag in their mom's room. The bag has many things inside. They see a passport, a hat, a scarf, and a coat. They think they are funny. + +Tom says, "Let's wear these things and pretend we are going to a far place." Sam says, "Yes, that sounds fun." They put on the hat, the scarf, and the coat. They hold the passport in their hands. They go to the living room and say, "Bye, mom, we are going on a trip." + +Mom is busy in the kitchen. She does not hear them. She does not see them. She thinks they are playing in their room. She does not know they are wearing her things. + +Tom and Sam go outside. They see a big bus. They think it is going to a far place. They want to go on the bus. They run to the bus. They show the passport to the driver. The driver does not look at the passport. He thinks they are with their mom. He says, "OK, get on the bus." + +Tom and Sam get on the bus. They sit on a seat. They are happy. They think they are going on a trip. They do not know they are going to a bad place. They do not know they are leaving their mom. They do not know they are in trouble. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play in the park. She had a red ball that she threw and caught. She was happy and had fun. + +One day, a stranger came to the park. He had a big coat and a hat. He looked at Lily and smiled. He said, "Hello, little girl. Do you want to see something nice?" + +Lily was curious and said, "What is it?" The stranger said, "Come with me. I have a surprise for you." He took her hand and led her away from the park. + +Lily did not know that the stranger was bad. She did not know that he wanted to hurt her. She did not know that she should not go with him. + +The stranger took Lily to a dark place. He locked the door and said, "Now you are mine. You will do what I say." He was mean and scary. He hit Lily and made her cry. + +Lily was sad and scared. She wished she had her red ball. She wished she had her mommy and daddy. She wished she had never seen the stranger. She was poor and alone. She did not know how to escape. She did not know if anyone would find her. She did not know if she would ever be happy again. +Lily and her dad went to the shop. Lily wanted to buy a hat for her dad. Her dad was bald and he felt cold on his head. + +They saw many hats in the shop. Lily liked a pink hat with a flower. She said, "Dad, look at this hat. It is pretty. You should try it on." + +Her dad smiled and said, "OK, Lily. I will try it on. But I don't think it will suit me very well." + +He put the pink hat on his head. Lily giggled. She said, "Dad, you look funny. The hat is too small for you. And the flower is not for boys." + +Her dad laughed and said, "You are right, Lily. This hat is not for me. Let's find another one." + +They looked at more hats. They saw a blue hat with a star, a green hat with a frog, and a yellow hat with a sun. Lily said, "Dad, I like this yellow hat. It is bright and warm. It will make you happy." + +Her dad said, "OK, Lily. I will try it on. Maybe it will fit me better." + +He put the yellow hat on his head. Lily clapped. She said, "Dad, you look great. The hat is just right for you. And the sun matches your smile." + +Her dad said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. I like this hat too. It makes me feel cozy and cheerful." + +They went to the counter and paid for the hat. Lily said, "Dad, I am glad we found a hat for you. Now you will not be cold anymore." + +Her dad said, "I am glad too, Lily. And I am very happy to have you as my daughter. You are the best gift I ever had." + +They hugged and left the shop. They wore their hats and walked home. They changed their day from gray to sunny. +Tom and Anna were playing in the park. They liked to make castles with sand and sticks. They worked hard and made a big castle with a tower and a gate. + +"Look at our castle!" Tom said. "It is the best castle in the park!" + +Anna nodded. She was proud of their castle. She wanted to show it to their friends. + +"Let's go and find Sam and Lily," she said. "They can join us and play with our castle." + +Tom agreed. They ran to the swings, where Sam and Lily were swinging. + +"Hi, Sam! Hi, Lily!" Tom and Anna shouted. "We have something to show you!" + +Sam and Lily stopped swinging. They were curious. + +"What is it?" Sam asked. + +"Follow us!" Tom and Anna said. They led them to their castle. + +Sam and Lily gasped. They saw the big castle with the tower and the gate. + +"Wow!" Lily said. "You made this?" + +"Yes, we did!" Tom and Anna said. "Do you like it?" + +"We love it!" Sam and Lily said. "Can we join you and play with it?" + +"Of course!" Tom and Anna said. "It is more fun to play together!" + +They all ran to the castle. They pretended to be kings and queens, knights and princesses. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, the sky became dark and gloomy. They heard thunder and saw lightning. They felt raindrops on their heads. + +"Oh no!" Tom said. "It is going to rain!" + +"Our castle!" Anna said. "It will get wet and break!" + +They were sad. They did not want to lose their castle. + +"Quick!" Sam said. "Let's go to the shelter!" + +He pointed to a big tree nearby. It had thick branches and leaves. + +"Good idea!" Lily said. "Let's go!" + +They grabbed their toys and ran to the tree. They sat under it and waited for the rain to stop. + +They looked at their castle. It was still standing, but it looked wet and sad. + +They hoped it would not fall down. + +They hugged each other and smiled. + +They still had their friends. And they could always make another castle. +Anna loves to watch butterflies in the garden. She thinks they are very pretty and smart. She wants to catch one and make it her friend. She runs after them with a net, but they fly away too fast. + +"Wait, butterfly, wait!" she calls. "I just want to play with you!" + +But the butterflies do not listen. They flap their wings and go to different flowers. Anna feels sad and tired. She sits on the grass and sighs. + +Then she sees a big yellow butterfly on a pink rose. It is very close to her. She moves slowly and quietly. She holds her net up and swings it down. She succeeds! She catches the butterfly! + +"Yay, I did it!" she cheers. "I have a butterfly friend!" + +She looks at the net and sees the butterfly inside. It is very beautiful, but it looks scared. It tries to get out, but it cannot. It beats its wings and makes a soft sound. + +"Please, let me go," the butterfly says. "I do not want to be in here. I want to fly and be free." + +Anna is surprised. She did not know butterflies can talk. She feels sorry for the butterfly. She does not want to make it unhappy. She is intelligent. She knows what to do. + +"Okay, butterfly, I will let you go," she says. "But can you stay with me for a little while? Can you be my friend?" + +The butterfly nods. It is grateful. It likes Anna. She is kind and gentle. She opens the net and lets the butterfly out. It flies around her head and lands on her shoulder. It tickles her ear. + +"Thank you, Anna," the butterfly says. "You are a good friend. I will stay with you for a little while. But then I have to go back to my family. They are waiting for me." + +Anna smiles. She is happy. She has a butterfly friend. She hugs the butterfly gently and says, "You are welcome, butterfly. You are a good friend too. I will miss you when you go. But I will always remember you." + +The end. +Sara liked to play in the gym with her friends. They had many toys and games to choose from. Sara's favorite was the magic hat. She found it in a box one day and it was very shiny and soft. She liked to put it on and pretend she was a magician. + +One day, she decided to show her friends her magic trick. She gathered them around and said, "Look what I can do with this hat. I can vanish!" She put the hat on her head and covered her face with it. Then she said, "One, two, three, poof!" and pulled the hat away. + +But when she did, she saw that her friends were not there. They had run away to play with something else. Sara felt sad and lonely. She wondered why they did not like her trick. She thought it was very cool and fun. + +She put the hat back on her head and wished she could find her friends again. She said, "One, two, three, poof!" and hoped they would come back. But nothing happened. She still felt sad and lonely. + +Then she heard a voice behind her. It was her teacher, Miss Lily. She said, "Sara, what are you doing here? It's time to go home. Your mom is waiting for you." Sara turned around and saw Miss Lily smiling at her. She felt happy and relieved. She took off the hat and ran to hug her teacher. She said, "Miss Lily, I'm sorry. I was playing with the magic hat. I wanted to show my friends how I can vanish, but they did not like it. They left me alone." + +Miss Lily hugged her back and said, "Don't worry, Sara. Your friends still like you. They just got distracted by something else. Sometimes that happens. But you know what? I think your trick is very cool and fun. Can you show me how you do it?" + +Sara smiled and nodded. She put the hat on her head and said, "Sure, Miss Lily. Watch this. One, two, three, poof!" She pulled the hat away and saw Miss Lily's surprised and amused face. She laughed and said, "Did you see that? I vanished!" + +Miss Lily laughed too and said, "Wow, Sara, that's amazing! You are a very clever magician. Come on, let's go home. Maybe you can show your mom your trick too. I'm sure she will love it." + +Sara agreed and followed Miss Lily to the door. She carried the hat with her and felt proud and happy. She thought, "Maybe the gym is not so bad after all. It has many toys and games and a magic hat. And it has Miss Lily and my friends. And sometimes, it has magic." +Tim and Mia liked to go to the park with their mom. They liked to see the flowers, the swings, and the pigeons. The pigeons were gray and white, and they made funny noises. Sometimes they flew away when Tim and Mia came close, and sometimes they stayed and ate the bread that mom gave them. + +One day, Tim and Mia saw a big pigeon with a shiny green neck. It was sitting on a bench, next to a lady with a hat. Tim and Mia wanted to touch the pigeon, but mom said no. She said the pigeon might bite them, or the lady might get angry. So Tim and Mia watched the pigeon from a distance. + +But then, Tim had an idea. He whispered to Mia, "Let's tease the pigeon. Let's make loud noises and scare it away." Mia nodded, and they both crept behind a bush. They waited until the lady looked away, and then they jumped out and shouted, "Boo!" + +The pigeon was startled, and it flapped its wings and flew away. The lady was also surprised, and she dropped her hat. She looked at Tim and Mia, and she frowned. She said, "That was not nice. You scared my pigeon. He was my friend. Now he is gone." + +Tim and Mia felt sorry. They did not mean to make the lady sad. They said, "We are sorry, lady. We just wanted to play. We did not know he was your friend. Maybe he will come back." + +The lady sighed, and she picked up her hat. She said, "Maybe he will, maybe he won't. He likes to hide in the trees. He is a shy pigeon. Next time, be gentle with the pigeons. They are living things, not toys." + +Tim and Mia nodded, and they said, "Okay, lady. We will be gentle. We hope your pigeon comes back." Then they ran back to mom, and they told her what happened. Mom hugged them, and she said, "I'm glad you learned your lesson. Teasing is not fun. It can hurt others. Next time, be kind and respectful to the pigeons, and to the people who love them." +Jenny liked to cook with her mom. She helped her mom stir the soup, crack the eggs, and sprinkle the cheese. She felt very happy and proud when her mom said she was a good helper. + +One day, Jenny wanted to cook by herself. She saw a big cake on the shelf in the kitchen. It looked yummy and sweet. She thought her mom would be happy if she made the cake for her. She climbed on a chair and reached for the cake. + +But the cake was not fresh. It was spoiled. It had green and white spots on it. It smelled bad. Jenny did not know that her mom had forgotten to throw away the old cake. She thought it was a new cake. + +She took the cake and put it on the table. She found a knife and cut a slice. She took a bite and made a face. It tasted awful. She spit it out and cried. + +Her mom heard her cry and ran to the kitchen. She saw the spoiled cake and the knife and Jenny's tears. She hugged Jenny and said, "Oh, honey, I'm so sorry. That cake was old and bad. You should not eat it. It can make you sick. You wanted to cook for me, didn't you? That was very sweet of you, but you have to be careful. Next time, ask me first, okay?" + +Jenny nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Jenny. How about we make a new cake together? A fresh and yummy one." + +Jenny smiled and said, "Yes, mom. Let's cook together." +Lily and Tom like to go to the park with Mom. They see many things in the park: trees, flowers, birds, dogs, and people. They also see a big statue of a man on a horse. The statue is very old and gray. + +One day, Lily and Tom have a bad idea. They want to climb on the statue and pretend to be the man and the horse. They think it is fun and funny. They do not listen to Mom, who tells them to stop. They do not care about the statue, who is very important and proud. + +But then, something bad happens. Lily and Tom are too heavy for the statue. The statue breaks and falls down. The man and the horse lose their heads and legs. The statue is very sad and angry. Lily and Tom are very scared and hurt. + +Mom runs to them and helps them. She is very worried and angry. She tells them they are very naughty and foolish. They have to say sorry to the statue and to the people in the park. They have to pay for the statue to be fixed. Lily and Tom are very ashamed and sorry. They cry and hug Mom. They promise to never climb on the statue again. They learn to respect the statue and the park. +Ben and Sam liked to play with their toy cars and trucks. They had many cars and trucks of different colors and sizes. They liked to make them go fast and crash into each other. Sometimes they made loud noises like "vroom" and "boom". + +One day, Ben found a new toy in his room. It was a long and thin toy that looked like a stick. It had a pointy end and a round end. It was gray and had some letters on it. Ben did not know what it was, but he thought it was a car. He showed it to Sam and said, "Look, I have a new car. It is very fast and strong. It can beat your cars and trucks." + +Sam looked at the toy and felt scared. He had seen a picture of it in a book. It was not a car. It was a missile. A missile was a bad thing that could hurt people and make big fires. Sam tried to tell Ben, but Ben did not listen. He said, "No, it is a car. Watch, I will make it go." + +Ben threw the missile across the room. It hit the wall and made a loud noise. Then it started to smoke and beep. Ben and Sam did not know what to do. They ran to the door, but it was locked. They screamed for help, but no one heard them. The missile was getting hotter and louder. It was going to explode. + +The missile exploded and made a big fire. It burned the room and everything in it. It burned Ben and Sam and their cars and trucks. It wiped them out. No one could save them. It was a bad ending. +Tom and Lily were playing in the farm. They saw a big mule in the barn. The mule had long ears, a brown coat and a black mane. Tom thought the mule was ugly. + +"Look at that ugly mule!" Tom said. "He has big ears and a long face. He is not cute like the pony or the lamb." + +Lily did not like what Tom said. She liked the mule. She thought he was nice and strong. She went to the mule and gave him a carrot. The mule ate the carrot and made a happy sound. + +"Don't be mean, Tom!" Lily said. "The mule is not ugly. He is a good mule. He helps the farmer carry things. He is smart and gentle. You should not judge him by his looks." + +Tom felt bad. He did not want to hurt Lily or the mule. He went to the mule and said sorry. He gave him another carrot. The mule ate the carrot and licked Tom's hand. + +"I'm sorry, mule." Tom said. "You are not ugly. You are a good mule. Can we be friends?" + +The mule nodded his head and made another happy sound. Tom and Lily smiled and hugged the mule. They played with him until it was time to go home. They learned to be kind and not judge others by their looks. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the garage. The box has many things inside. They see a hat, a scarf, a dress, a coat, and a bulb. + +"What is this?" Lily asks, holding the bulb. + +"It is a light. You put it in a lamp and it makes bright," Ben says. + +"Can we play with it?" Lily asks. + +"Sure. Let's act like we are on a stage. We can use the light to make shadows," Ben says. + +They take the bulb and the other things to the living room. They plug the bulb into a lamp and turn it on. They put the hat, the scarf, the dress, and the coat on. They pretend to be different people and animals. They make funny noises and faces. They have fun. + +But then, Mom comes home. She sees the mess in the living room. She sees the bulb in the lamp. She is not happy. + +"Who did this?" Mom asks. + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They are scared. + +"We did, Mom. We were acting," Lily says. + +"Acting? You were making a mess. And you were playing with a bulb. That is not a toy. That is dangerous. You could get hurt. You could break it. You could start a fire," Mom says. + +She takes the bulb from the lamp. She puts it back in the box. She tells Lily and Ben to clean up the living room. She tells them to say sorry. + +Lily and Ben feel bad. They did not mean to make Mom angry. They did not know the bulb was dangerous. They say sorry to Mom. They clean up the living room. They put the things back in the box. + +Mom hugs them. She says she loves them. She says she is glad they are safe. She says she is sorry she yelled. She says she knows they were just having fun. + +She gives them a sweet. She says they can act again, but not with a bulb. She says they can use a flashlight instead. She says they can make shadows with their hands. She says they can be anything they want to be. + +Lily and Ben smile. They say thank you to Mom. They take the flashlight. They go to their room. They act some more. They are happy. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play outside. She liked to run, jump, and climb trees. She also liked to listen to the birds, the wind, and the water. She had a lot of wonder in her eyes and ears. + +One day, it was very cold outside. Lily wanted to play, but her mom said no. She said it was too cold and she could get sick. Lily was sad and angry. She did not listen to her mom. She put on her coat and hat and ran outside. + +She played for a while, but soon she felt very cold. She shivered and her teeth chattered. She could not hear the birds, the wind, or the water. She felt deaf and alone. She wished she had listened to her mom. + +She ran back to her house and knocked on the door. Her mom opened it and hugged her. She was worried and angry, but also happy to see her. She took her inside and gave her a warm blanket and a cup of hot cocoa. She told her to never do that again. She said it was dangerous and foolish. + +Lily felt sorry and ashamed. She said she was sorry and she loved her mom. She learned her lesson. She learned to listen to her mom and to respect the weather. She learned that wonder is good, but not worth risking her health and safety. She learned that sometimes, mom knows best. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. One day, they decided to explore the east side of the yard, where there was a fence and some trees. + +"Look, Ben, there is a hole in the fence!" Mia said. "Let's go see what is on the other side!" + +Ben was not sure. He saw a big road with many cars and trucks. He heard loud noises and smelled bad air. He felt scared. + +"Mia, I don't think we should go there. It is not safe. It is not peaceful like our yard. Let's go back to the swing," he said. + +But Mia was curious. She wanted to see more. She crawled through the hole in the fence and ran to the road. She did not look left or right. She did not hear Ben calling her name. + +"Stop, Mia, stop!" Ben shouted. + +But it was too late. A big truck was coming fast. It could not stop. It hit Mia. She fell hard. She did not get up. + +Ben ran to Mia. He saw blood and tears. He felt sad and angry. He cried and cried. + +"Mia, Mia, wake up! Please, wake up!" he said. + +But Mia did not wake up. She was gone. +Tom and Sue like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. But one day, they see a big pile of leaves. The leaves are brown and red and yellow. They look fun to jump in. + +Tom and Sue run to the pile of leaves. They jump in and laugh. They throw leaves in the air and make a big mess. They do not see the sign that says "Do not touch the leaves. They are wet and rot." + +After a while, Tom and Sue feel something sticky and smelly on their hands and clothes. They look at the leaves. The leaves are not fun anymore. They are wet and rot. They have bugs and worms and mold. Tom and Sue feel sick and scared. + +They run out of the pile of leaves. They look for their mom and dad. They see them on a bench. They run to them and cry. They show them their hands and clothes. They say they are sorry. + +Mom and Dad hug them and calm them down. They say it is okay. They say they will take them home and clean them up. They say they will teach them a new word. The word is "way". They say they should always stay away from wet and rot things. They say they should always look for signs that tell them the right way to play. Tom and Sue nod and say they will. They learn their lesson. They do not play in wet and rot leaves again. +Tom was a naughty boy. He liked to play with fire. He found a match and lit it. He wanted to see the heat and the light. He did not listen to his mom and dad, who told him fire was bad. + +But fire was not fun. Fire was hot and hurt. Tom burned his finger with the match. He cried and dropped the match. He ran to his mom and dad. They were angry and scared. They put his finger in cold water. They said he was very naughty. + +Tom was sorry. He said he was sorry. He did not want to play with fire again. He wanted his finger to heal. His mom and dad hugged him. They said they loved him. They said they would help him heal. They said he had to be good and careful. Tom nodded. He learned his lesson. He was not naughty anymore. +Lily was nervous. She had a loose tooth that wiggled when she ate or talked. She did not want to lose her tooth. She liked her smile. + +One day, she was eating an apple with her friend Ben. She bit into the apple and felt a pop. She looked at the apple and saw her tooth stuck in it. She gasped and showed Ben. + +"Wow, you lost your tooth!" Ben said. "That's cool. You can put it under your pillow and get a coin from the tooth fairy." + +Lily felt sad. She did not want a coin. She wanted her tooth back. She started to cry. + +"Don't cry, Lily," Ben said. "It's okay. Your tooth will grow back. And you can make a wish with the coin. Maybe you can wish for a new toy or a book." + +Lily sniffed and wiped her eyes. She looked at her tooth. It was small and white and shiny. She felt a little better. + +"Really? I can make a wish?" she asked. + +"Sure," Ben said. "That's what I did when I lost my tooth. I wished for a new bike and I got it." + +Lily smiled. She liked bikes. She liked books too. She decided to keep her tooth and put it under her pillow. She hoped the tooth fairy would come and give her a coin and a wish. + +She thanked Ben for being a good friend. She spread some jam on a piece of bread and gave it to him. They shared the bread and the apple and talked about their wishes. Lily was not so nervous anymore. She was excited. +Sara was very happy. She got an invitation to Lily's birthday party. Lily was her best friend. The invitation had a picture of a circus. Sara loved the circus. She wanted to see the clowns, the animals, and the acrobats. + +Sara asked her mom if she could go to the party. Her mom said yes, but she had to do her homework first. Sara did not like homework. She wanted to play. But she knew she had to do it. She felt bored and sad. She wished she could be flexible like the acrobats. + +She did her homework as fast as she could. She wrote her name, she counted the apples, she drew a star. She showed her mom. Her mom said good job. She gave her a hug and a kiss. She said she had a surprise for her. She felt curious and excited. + +Her mom took her to her room. She opened the closet. She took out a big box. She gave it to Sara. Sara opened it. She saw a beautiful dress. It was red and white, with stripes and ruffles. It had a big bow on the back. It looked like a circus dress. Sara felt happy and surprised. + +Her mom said she bought it for her to wear to the party. She said she knew how much she loved the circus. She said she was proud of her for doing her homework. She said she loved her very much. Sara hugged her mom. She thanked her. She said she loved her too. She said she was the best mom ever. She felt grateful and lucky. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys: cars, dolls, blocks, books, and more. They liked to make noises and stories with their toys. But they did not like to clean up. The living room was very messy. + +Mom came in and saw the mess. She was not happy. She said, "Ben and Lily, you need to clean up your toys. It is almost time for dinner. You cannot leave your toys everywhere. It is not safe or nice." + +Ben and Lily did not want to clean up. They wanted to keep playing. Ben said, "Mom, we are not done yet. We are having fun. Can we clean up later?" Lily said, "Yes, Mom, please. We are making a castle with the blocks. It is very pretty. It shines in the sun." + +Mom shook her head. She said, "No, you need to clean up now. You have played enough. You can make a castle another day. You need to tell the truth. You are not making a castle. You are making a mess." + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They knew Mom was right. They were making a mess. They did not tell the truth. They felt sorry. They said, "Sorry, Mom. You are right. We are making a mess. We will clean up now." + +Mom smiled. She said, "Thank you, Ben and Lily. I am glad you are telling the truth. I love you. You can help me set the table for dinner. Then we can have some dessert. How does that sound?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "That sounds good, Mom. We love you too. We will help you." They put their toys away in their boxes and baskets. They helped Mom set the table. They had a nice dinner and dessert. They learned to tell the truth and to clean up their mess. +Lily was anxious. She had a big red spot on her arm. It was itchy and sore. Mommy said it was a bug bite and she had to wash it and put medicine on it. Lily did not like medicine. It smelled bad and stung. + +"Come on, Lily, it's time to wash your arm," Mommy said. She took Lily to the bathroom and turned on the faucet. Lily saw the water and started to cry. + +"No, Mommy, no! I don't want to wash it! It hurts!" Lily said. + +"I know, sweetie, but you have to. The water will make it clean and the medicine will make it better. Trust me, okay?" Mommy said. She held Lily's arm gently and splashed some water on it. Lily whimpered and squirmed. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Stop, Mommy, stop!" Lily said. + +"Shh, shh, shh. It's almost done. You're very brave, Lily. I'm proud of you," Mommy said. She dried Lily's arm with a towel and opened a small tube. She squeezed some medicine on her finger and rubbed it on the spot. + +"Ouch, ouch, ouch! It stings, Mommy, it stings!" Lily said. + +"I know, honey, I know. But it will help you heal. It will make the bug bite go away. Just a little bit more, okay?" Mommy said. She kissed Lily's arm and put a band-aid on it. + +"There, all done. You did great, Lily. How do you feel?" Mommy said. + +Lily sniffed and looked at her arm. The spot was still red, but it felt less itchy and sore. She felt a little better. + +"Thank you, Mommy. I love you," Lily said. + +"I love you too, Lily. You're my brave girl. Now, how about a hug and a cookie?" Mommy said. + +Lily smiled and hugged Mommy. She liked hugs and cookies. She was not so anxious anymore. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But they also liked to test new things. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. They wanted to see how deep it was. + +"Let's throw a stick and see how far it goes," said Lily. + +"OK, but be careful. The water is a threat. It can make you wet and cold," said Ben. + +They found a stick and threw it into the pond. It made a splash and sank. They could not see it anymore. + +"Wow, it is very deep. Maybe there are monsters in there," said Lily. + +"Maybe. But I think the ducks and fish are nice. They are not scared of the water," said Ben. + +They watched the ducks and fish swim and quack. They thought they were cute and funny. They forgot about the stick and the monsters. They were happy and curious. They learned something new. +Lily liked to visit the farm with her mom and dad. She liked to see the animals and feed them. Her favorite animal was the cow. The cow was big and brown and had soft fur. The cow gave milk for Lily to drink. + +One day, Lily saw a baby cow with the big cow. The baby cow was small and black and white and had wet fur. Lily wanted to pet the baby cow, but her mom said to be calm and careful. The baby cow was shy and scared of new things. + +Lily sat on the grass and waited for the baby cow to come to her. She talked to the baby cow in a soft voice and held out some hay. The baby cow looked at Lily and sniffed the hay. Then, the baby cow took a step and another step and came to Lily. Lily smiled and gently touched the baby cow's head. The baby cow licked Lily's hand and made a moo sound. + +Lily was happy and hugged the baby cow. The big cow watched them and made a moo sound too. Lily's mom and dad came and took a picture of Lily and the baby cow. They said the baby cow was a girl and her name was Daisy. Lily said she liked Daisy and wanted to see her grow. The cow and the baby cow were happy and calm. They liked Lily too. +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Today is a hot day. They wear shorts and T-shirts. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Sam says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run to the slide. It is shiny and yellow. They take turns to slide down. They enjoy the slide. It is fun and fast. + +But then they see a man. He wears a suit. It is black and tight. He looks hot and sad. He walks to a bench. He sits down. He wipes his face with a handkerchief. + +"Why does he wear a suit?" Sam asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe he has to work." Ben says. + +"Work is not fun. Play is fun." Sam says. + +"Maybe he can play with us." Ben says. + +They go to the man. They smile at him. + +"Hello, mister. Do you want to play with us?" Sam asks. + +The man looks at them. He is surprised. He smiles a little. + +"Play? What do you want to play?" he asks. + +"We want to play on the slide. It is fun and fast. You can slide with us." Ben says. + +The man thinks. He looks at his suit. He looks at the slide. He looks at the boys. + +"OK. Why not? Let me take off my suit." he says. + +He takes off his suit. He wears a shirt and pants. He puts his suit on the bench. He follows the boys to the slide. + +They slide together. They laugh and shout. They enjoy the slide. The man forgets his work. He feels happy and cool. + +The end. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big sign with a map on it. The map showed all the places in the park, like the swings, the slide, the pond and the trees. + +"Look, Ben, this is a map. It helps us find our way," Sara said. She pointed to the map and explained what each picture meant. + +Ben nodded. He liked the map. He wanted to see all the places on it. He took Sara's hand and said, "Let's go to the pond. I want to see the ducks." + +They followed the map and walked to the pond. They saw some ducks swimming and quacking. They also saw some bread on the ground. Ben picked up a piece and threw it to the ducks. + +"Ben, don't do that!" Sara said. "That bread is not good for the ducks. It can make them sick." + +Ben looked confused. He said, "But they like it. They eat it." + +Sara shook her head. She said, "They eat it because they are hungry, but it is not the right food for them. They need seeds and plants and bugs. That is what they eat in nature. The bread is too soft and sticky. It can hurt their stomachs and their feathers." + +Ben felt sorry. He did not want to hurt the ducks. He said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I did not know that. How can we help them?" + +Sara smiled. She said, "We can help them by leaving them alone. They can find their own food in the pond. And we can tell other people not to feed them bread. We can explain why it is bad for them." + +Ben nodded. He said, "OK, Sara. You are smart. You know a lot of things. Thank you for explaining to me." + +Sara hugged Ben. She said, "You are welcome, Ben. You are kind. You care about the ducks. Thank you for listening to me." + +They left the pond and went to see the other places on the map. They had fun and learned a lot. + +The moral value of the story is: We should respect and protect the animals and their habitats. We should also listen and learn from each other. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a big red car. She liked to zoom it around the room and make loud noises. + +One day, her mom told her it was time to go to bed. Lily did not want to go to bed. She wanted to play with her car some more. She said, "No, mom, I want to play!" + +Her mom said, "Lily, you have to go to bed. It is late and you need to sleep. You can play with your car tomorrow." + +Lily did not listen. She ran away from her mom and hid under the table with her car. She thought her mom would not find her there. + +But her mom was not happy. She looked for Lily and saw her under the table. She said, "Lily, come out of there. You are being naughty. You have to go to bed now." + +Lily tried to resist. She said, "No, mom, I want to stay here!" + +Her mom said, "Lily, if you don't come out, I will set the alarm. The alarm will make a loud noise and scare you. Do you want that?" + +Lily did not like the alarm. The alarm was scary. It made a beep beep beep sound that hurt her ears. She did not want to hear the alarm. + +She thought for a moment. She realized that her mom was right. She needed to go to bed. She needed to sleep. She could play with her car tomorrow. + +She said, "Sorry, mom. I will go to bed. I don't want the alarm." + +Her mom smiled. She said, "That's a good girl. I love you, Lily. Come on, let's go to bed." + +Lily came out of the table. She gave her mom a hug. She said, "I love you, mom. Good night." + +She took her car with her and put it on her bedside. She went to bed and fell asleep. + +The moral of the story is: You should listen to your mom and go to bed when she tells you. If you don't, you might get scared by the alarm. It is better to be obedient and sleep well than to be naughty and stay up late. +Lily loved to imagine. She imagined she was a princess, a pirate, a fairy, or anything she wanted. She had a big box of costumes and toys to help her pretend. But today, she was bored. She had played with everything in her box, and it was a gloomy day outside. She wished she had something new and exciting to play with. + +She decided to explore the attic. She climbed the stairs and opened the door. It was dark and dusty, and full of old things. She saw a trunk in the corner. She wondered what was inside. She pulled the trunk to the window and opened the lid. She gasped. It was full of gold! Shiny, sparkly, golden coins and jewels. She felt like she had found a treasure. + +She grabbed a handful of gold and put it in her pocket. She wanted to show it to her mom and dad. She ran down the stairs, but she tripped and fell. The gold flew out of her pocket and rolled all over the floor. She heard a voice behind her. + +"What are you doing, Lily?" It was her dad. He looked angry. + +"I found gold, daddy! Look!" She pointed to the floor. + +"That's not gold, Lily. That's fake. It's just plastic and glitter. It's from an old Halloween costume. You shouldn't have taken it. And you shouldn't have gone to the attic. It's not safe. You could have hurt yourself." + +Lily felt sad and ashamed. She had imagined she had found something wonderful, but it was only a lie. She had broken the rules and made a mess. She started to cry. + +"I'm sorry, daddy. I just wanted to have fun. I was bored." + +Her dad sighed and hugged her. + +"I know, Lily. I know. But you have to be careful and listen to me. I don't want you to get in trouble or get hurt. Come on, let's clean up this mess and go downstairs. Maybe we can find something else to play with. Something real." + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She helped her dad pick up the fake gold and put it back in the trunk. She learned her lesson. She realized that imagining was fun, but not when it made her do bad things. She decided to use her imagination for good, not for greed. She hoped her dad would forgive her and play with her. She still loved to imagine, but she also loved her dad. +Tim and Jen were going to the park with Mom and Dad. They wanted to have a picnic and play on the swings. Mom and Dad packed a cooler with sandwiches, juice, and fruit. They put the cooler in the trunk of the car. + +When they got to the park, Tim and Jen jumped out of the car. They ran to the swings and took turns pushing each other. Mom and Dad took the cooler out of the trunk and looked for a shady spot to set up the picnic. + +"Tim, Jen, come here!" Mom called. "We have something for you in the cooler!" + +Tim and Jen ran to Mom and Dad. They saw the cooler and wondered what was inside. + +"Can we open it?" Tim asked. + +"Sure, but you have to pull hard. It's a bit heavy," Dad said. + +Tim and Jen each grabbed a handle of the cooler and pulled with all their might. They opened the cooler and saw a big surprise. + +"Wow!" Jen exclaimed. "It's a cake!" + +"Yes, it's a cake for you two. Do you know why?" Mom asked. + +Tim and Jen looked at each other and smiled. + +"Because it's our birthday!" they said together. + +Mom and Dad hugged them and said, "That's right! Happy birthday, Tim and Jen! You are four years old today!" + +Tim and Jen were very happy. They thanked Mom and Dad and cut the cake. It was a chocolate cake with vanilla frosting and sprinkles. It fit perfectly in the cooler. They shared the cake with Mom and Dad and ate their sandwiches, juice, and fruit. They had a wonderful picnic and a fun day at the park. +Sam and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to search for bugs and flowers and rocks. They had a big jar to keep their finds. + +"Look, Sam, I found a shiny rock!" Mia said, holding up a smooth pebble. + +"Wow, that's nice, Mia. Let me see!" Sam said, reaching for the rock. + +But Mia did not want to share. She pulled the rock away and ran to the slide. Sam was angry. He wanted to see the rock too. He ran after Mia. + +"Give me the rock, Mia! It's not fair!" Sam shouted. + +"No, it's mine! I found it!" Mia shouted back. + +They reached the slide and climbed up. Mia put the rock in her pocket and slid down. Sam followed her. He tried to grab the rock from her pocket, but he missed. They both fell on the ground. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" they cried. + +They heard a sound. It was a dull sound, like a bell. It was the sound of the ice cream truck. They loved ice cream. They forgot about the rock and the fight. They got up and ran to the truck. + +"Can we have ice cream, please?" they asked their mom. + +"Sure, but only if you say sorry to each other," their mom said. + +They looked at each other. They felt sorry. They said sorry and hugged. + +"Sorry, Sam. You can see the rock later," Mia said. + +"Sorry, Mia. You can keep the rock. It's yours," Sam said. + +They smiled and took their ice cream. They licked and enjoyed. They were friends again. They learned to share and be kind. The rock was not important. The ice cream was. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their toy cars. They liked to make them zoom and crash and beep. They saw a big truck with a long thing on its back. It looked like a big pencil. + +"What is that?" Lily asked Tom. + +Tom shrugged. He did not know. He had a question too. + +"Can we play with it?" he asked Lily. + +Lily nodded. She wanted to play with it. It looked fun. They ran to the truck and climbed on it. They found a button and pushed it. + +The long thing on the back of the truck made a loud noise. It flew off the truck and into the sky. It was a missile. Lily and Tom did not know that. They thought it was a rocket. + +"Wow!" they said. "Look at it go!" + +The missile went higher and higher. It was fast. It left a trail of smoke behind it. Lily and Tom watched it with wide eyes. + +A man came running to the truck. He was angry. He had a walkie-talkie in his hand. He shouted into it. + +"Stop the missile! Stop the missile! Two kids launched it by mistake!" + +But it was too late. The missile was out of control. It could not be stopped. It flew over the city and towards the sea. + +Lily and Tom did not hear the man. They were still watching the missile. They did not know they had done something bad. They thought they had done something cool. + +They clapped their hands and cheered. + +"Yay!" they said. "We made a rocket!" +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play in the park, read books, and share toys. One day, they went to the pool with their moms. Lily wore a lovely pink sweater over her swimsuit. Max wore a blue sweater over his swimsuit. + +"Look, Lily, the water is so shiny and cool!" Max said. "Let's swim and splash!" + +"Okay, Max, but first I have to take off my sweater. It is too warm for the pool," Lily said. She put her sweater on a chair near the pool. + +Max did not take off his sweater. He was in a hurry to swim. He jumped into the water with his sweater on. He felt wet and heavy. He could not swim well. He started to sink. + +"Help, help!" Max cried. "I can't swim!" + +Lily heard Max's cry. She quickly swam to him and grabbed his hand. She pulled him to the edge of the pool. She helped him get out of the water. + +"Max, are you okay?" Lily asked. She was worried and scared. + +"I'm okay, Lily, thank you for saving me," Max said. He was shivering and coughing. He looked at his sweater. It was soaked and dripping. + +"Max, why did you swim with your sweater on?" Lily asked. "You know you have to take it off before you swim." + +"I was too excited to swim. I forgot to take it off. I was silly and careless," Max said. He felt sorry and ashamed. + +"Lily, I'm sorry I ruined your lovely sweater. It is all wet and dirty now," Max said. He pointed to Lily's sweater on the chair. It had fallen on the ground and was covered with mud and leaves. + +"That's okay, Max. My sweater can be washed and dried. I'm just glad you are safe and sound. You are more important than my sweater," Lily said. She hugged Max and smiled. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. I learned my lesson. Next time, I will take off my sweater before I swim. And I will be more careful and listen to my mom," Max said. He hugged Lily back and smiled. + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the value of friendship, safety, and responsibility. It shows that friends should help each other in times of trouble, that swimming with clothes on is dangerous, and that listening to parents is wise. +Sara and Ben are friends who like to play on the farm. They like to see the animals and feed them hay. One day, they see a new animal in the barn. It is big and brown and has horns. + +"What is that?" Sara asks. + +"That is a cow," Ben says. "She gives us milk." + +"Can we pet her?" Sara asks. + +Ben nods. "Yes, but we have to be polite. We have to say hello and bow to her first." + +Sara and Ben walk slowly to the cow. They say hello and bow to her. The cow looks at them and moos. She seems friendly. + +"Can I give her some hay?" Sara asks. + +Ben nods. "Yes, but we have to be careful. We have to hold the hay in our hands and let her take it gently." + +Sara and Ben pick up some hay and hold it in their hands. They offer it to the cow. The cow takes it with her tongue and chews it. She moos again and licks their faces. + +"Wow, she likes us!" Sara says. + +Ben smiles. "Yes, she does. She is a nice cow." + +Sara and Ben pet the cow and hug her. They are happy. They have made a new friend. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mother. They played on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. Mia was very happy and laughed a lot. + +"Look, mother, a big dog!" Mia said, pointing to a furry animal that ran across the grass. "Can I pet it?" + +"Be careful, Mia, we don't know that dog. It might be friendly, but it might also be scared or angry. Stay close to me," her mother said, holding her hand. + +But Mia was curious and wanted to see the dog. She let go of her mother's hand and ran after the dog. The dog saw her and barked. Mia was not afraid. She thought the dog wanted to play. + +"Hello, dog, what is your name?" Mia asked, reaching out her hand. The dog sniffed her hand and licked it. Mia giggled. "You are a nice dog. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The dog wagged its tail and followed Mia. Mia forgot about her mother and walked with the dog to the other side of the park. There, she saw a big tree with a hole in it. She wondered what was inside. + +"Let's find out, dog," Mia said, and crawled into the hole. The dog followed her. Inside, it was dark and cold. Mia felt something soft and warm. She touched it and heard a sound. + +"Meow!" + +Mia was surprised. She found a mother cat and her kittens. They were hiding in the hole. The mother cat hissed at Mia and the dog. She did not like the unknown visitors. She wanted to protect her babies. + +"Sorry, cat, we did not mean to scare you. We just wanted to see what was in here," Mia said, backing away. The dog barked and tried to get out of the hole. But the hole was too small for him. He was stuck. + +Mia was worried. She did not know how to help the dog. She also did not know where her mother was. She missed her mother. She wished she had listened to her and stayed with her. + +"Mother, mother, where are you?" Mia cried, hoping her mother would hear her. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hedge near the swings. They wonder what is behind the hedge. + +"Let's go and look," says Tim. + +"OK," says Sam. + +They run to the hedge and peek over it. They see a big house with a garden. There are many flowers and trees and birds. They also see a lady sitting on a chair. She is reading a book. + +"Wow, what a nice house," says Tim. + +"Shh, don't make noise," says Sam. "The lady might hear us." + +They watch the lady for a while. She looks happy and calm. She turns the pages of her book. She does not see Tim and Sam. + +But then, a dog comes out of the house. It is a small dog with white fur and black spots. It runs to the hedge and barks. It sees Tim and Sam. + +"Whoof, whoof, whoof!" it barks. + +The lady hears the dog and looks up. She sees Tim and Sam too. + +"Hey, what are you doing there?" she asks. "Are you nosy?" + +Tim and Sam feel scared. They jump down from the hedge and run away. + +"Sorry, lady, sorry, dog," they say. "We were just looking." + +They run back to the swings and sit on them. They swing high and low. They laugh and forget about the hedge. + +The end. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toys and books. One day, they find a wallet on the floor. It is not their dad's or mom's wallet. It has money and cards inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Sam says. "We can buy lots of candy and toys with this money!" + +"No, Sam, we can't do that," Ben says. "This wallet belongs to someone else. They might be looking for it. We have to give it back." + +"But Ben, we never have money to buy things we want. This is our chance to have fun. Don't spoil it!" Sam says. He grabs the wallet and runs to the door. + +Ben runs after him and stops him. "Sam, please, listen to me. It is not right to take what is not yours. How would you feel if someone took your favorite toy or book? You would be sad and angry, right?" + +Sam thinks for a moment. He remembers how he cried when he lost his teddy bear. He feels sorry for the person who lost the wallet. He gives the wallet to Ben and says, "You are right, Ben. I am sorry. I don't want to make someone sad. Let's find out who this wallet belongs to and give it back." + +Ben smiles and hugs Sam. He says, "I am proud of you, Sam. You are a good brother. Come on, let's ask mom and dad for help." + +They go to their parents and show them the wallet. Their mom and dad are surprised and happy. They say, "You boys are very honest and kind. We are grateful to have you as our sons. Let's call the number on the card and see if we can return the wallet to its owner." + +They call the number and find out that the wallet belongs to their neighbor, Mrs. Lee. She is an old lady who lives alone. She is very worried and thankful when she hears that Sam and Ben found her wallet. She invites them over and gives them cookies and juice. She also gives them a small reward for their honesty. + +Sam and Ben are happy and proud. They say, "Thank you, Mrs. Lee. We are glad we could help you. We hope you have a nice day." + +They go back to their home and play with their toys and books. They don't need money to buy things they want. They have each other and their parents. They are happy and grateful. +Tom likes to play with water. He likes to see the water come out of the faucet and make bubbles and splashes. He likes to fill cups and pots and bowls with water and pour them out again. He likes to make his toys swim and float in the water. + +But sometimes Tom plays too much with water. He makes a big mess in the kitchen or the bathroom. He gets water on the floor and the walls and the towels. He makes his mom and dad angry and sad. They tell him to stop playing with water and clean up his mess. + +Tom does not like to clean up his mess. He wants to play more with water. He does not listen to his mom and dad. He runs away from them and hides in his room. He thinks they will forget about his mess and let him play again. + +But his mom and dad do not forget. They are patient and smart. They wait for Tom to come out of his room. They talk to him in a calm and gentle voice. They tell him why playing with water is fun but also dangerous and wasteful. They tell him why cleaning up his mess is important and respectful. They tell him they love him and want him to be happy and safe. + +Tom listens to his mom and dad. He feels sorry for making them angry and sad. He understands why playing with water has rules and limits. He agrees to clean up his mess and play with water only when they say yes. He hugs his mom and dad and says he loves them too. He learns to be more careful and responsible with water. He still likes to play with water, but he also likes to make his mom and dad proud and happy. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. They have a big ball and a small bike. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, they see a big hole in the earth. They wonder what is inside. They go near the hole and look. They see something shiny and round. It looks like a big coin. + +"Wow, what is that?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a treasure," Anna says. + +They want to touch it, but the hole is too deep. They need something to reach it. They look around and see a long stick. Tom picks up the stick and tries to poke the shiny thing. He misses and drops the stick in the hole. + +"Oh no, now we can't get it back," Anna says. + +They are sad and sit on the grass. They don't know what to do. They think the shiny thing is very special and they want to have it. + +Then, they hear a voice from the hole. It is a small and squeaky voice. It says, "Hello, can you help me? I am stuck in this hole and I can't get out. I am not a coin, I am a button. I fell from a spaceship and I need to go back to my planet." + +Tom and Anna are surprised and scared. They look at each other and don't know what to say. They have never heard a talking button before. They think it is not ordinary. + +"Who are you?" Tom asks. + +"I am Zee, a space button. I can fly and talk and do many things. But I need to find my spaceship. It is somewhere on this earth. Can you help me?" Zee says. + +Tom and Anna are curious and excited. They want to help Zee and see his spaceship. They think it is very cool. + +"OK, we will help you. But how can we get you out of the hole?" Anna asks. + +Zee says, "You can use your bike. It has a seat and a basket. You can put me in the basket and ride to the hill. There, you will see a big rock. Behind the rock, there is my spaceship. It is hidden and waiting for me. Please hurry, I don't have much time." + +Tom and Anna agree and run to get their bike. They put Zee in the basket and seat on the bike. They pedal fast and go to the hill. They find the rock and the spaceship. It is shiny and round and has many buttons. Zee says, "Thank you, you are very kind and brave. You are my friends. I will never forget you. Goodbye." + +He jumps out of the basket and flies to the spaceship. He opens a door and goes inside. The spaceship makes a loud noise and flies away. Tom and Anna wave and watch. They are happy and amazed. They have seen a space button and a spaceship. They think it is not ordinary. They think it is the best day ever. +Lily and Tom were playing in the living room. They saw a big vase on the table. It was blue and shiny and had flowers in it. + +"Look, Tom, pretty flowers!" Lily said. She wanted to smell them. + +"Careful, Lily, don't touch!" Tom said. He remembered that Mom said the vase was old and breakable. + +But Lily did not listen. She reached for the vase and pulled it down. It fell on the floor and broke into many pieces. The water and the flowers spilled everywhere. + +"Oh no, Lily, what did you do?" Tom cried. He was scared and angry. + +"I'm sorry, Tom, I'm sorry!" Lily said. She started to cry too. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the mess and the broken vase. She was very sad and upset. + +"Lily, Tom, how could you?" Mom said. "That vase was very special to me. It was a gift from Grandma. She is dead now and I can't see her anymore. The vase was a way to remember her. And you broke it!" + +Lily and Tom felt very bad. They did not know what to say. + +"Mom, we're sorry, we're sorry!" they said. "We didn't mean to break it. We didn't know it was from Grandma. We didn't know she was dead." + +Mom sighed and hugged them. She was still sad, but she loved them. + +"I know, I know," she said. "But you have to be more careful and listen to me. I have to teach you how to respect other people's things. And I have to teach you about Grandma. She was a very nice and kind lady. She loved you very much. She would want you to be happy and good." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They wanted to learn more about Grandma. They wanted to make Mom happy. They helped Mom clean up the mess and said sorry again. They hoped Mom would forgive them. They hoped Grandma would too. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to water the flowers with the tap. But the tap was old and sometimes it did not work well. Lily turned the tap on and off, on and off, to make it spray. Ben laughed and tried to catch the water. + +"Stop it, Lily!" said Mom from the window. "You are wasting water. The tap might break." + +Lily did not listen. She liked to make the water go high and low. She turned the tap harder and harder. Then she heard a loud crack. The tap broke and water gushed out everywhere. Lily and Ben were scared and wet. + +"Help! Help!" they cried. "The tap is broken!" + +Mom ran out of the house. She saw the water flooding the garden. She was angry and worried. She tried to fix the tap, but it was too late. The water would not stop. + +"Who did this?" she asked. "Who broke the tap?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They did not want to tell the truth. They were afraid of Mom. + +"It was not me," said Lily. + +"It was not me," said Ben. + +Mom did not believe them. She knew they were lying. She was very disappointed. + +"Where is Rex?" she asked. "He is a dependable dog. He would not break the tap. He would save the water." + +Lily and Ben remembered Rex. He was their dog. He was sleeping in his house. They ran to get him. They hoped he could help them. + +"Rex, Rex, wake up!" they said. "The tap is broken. The water is everywhere. You have to save us!" + +Rex opened his eyes. He saw the water. He heard Mom. He knew what to do. He was a dependable dog. He ran to the tap. He bit the hose. He pulled it out. He stopped the water. + +"Good boy, Rex!" said Mom. "You saved the water. You saved the garden. You are a dependable dog." + +Lily and Ben hugged Rex. They were happy and relieved. They thanked him for saving them. + +"Sorry, Mom," they said. "We broke the tap. We were playing with the water. We will not do it again." + +Mom hugged them. She was glad they told the truth. She forgave them. She was proud of Rex. + +"You are a dependable dog, Rex," she said. "You are a hero." +Anna and Ben like to play with their dog Max. Max is big and brown and likes to run and jump. One day, they go to the park with Mom. Mom has a leash for Max, because there are many cars and people in the park. + +"Can we let Max off the leash, Mom?" Anna asks. "He wants to play with the other dogs." + +"OK, but only for a little while," Mom says. "And you have to watch him carefully. He might run away or get into trouble." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They take off Max's leash and let him run on the grass. Max is happy too. He barks and wags his tail. He sees a big pile of leaves and runs towards it. He jumps into the leaves and scatters them everywhere. He makes a big mess. + +"Max, stop!" Anna and Ben shout. "You are making a mess!" + +But Max does not listen. He is having too much fun. He sees a squirrel and chases it. He runs across the path and almost bumps into a lady with a stroller. The lady is angry and scared. She yells at Max and Mom. + +"Get your dog under control!" she says. "He almost knocked me over! He could have hurt my baby!" + +Mom is sorry and embarrassed. She runs after Max and grabs his leash. She puts it back on him and pulls him away. Max is sad and confused. He does not understand why the lady is mad. + +"I'm so sorry, ma'am," Mom says. "He is usually very good. He just got excited by the leaves and the squirrel." + +"Well, you should train him better," the lady says. "He is too big and heavy to run around like that. He could hurt someone or himself." + +Mom nods and apologizes again. She takes Anna, Ben and Max back to the car. She is not happy with Max. She scolds him and tells him he was very naughty. Max lowers his head and whines. He knows he did something wrong. + +Anna and Ben feel sorry for Max. They know he did not mean to be bad. They hug him and tell him they still love him. They say they will play with him again, but only in a safe place. Max licks their faces and wags his tail. He is glad they are not mad at him. He loves them too. He hopes they will go to the park again, but next time he will be more careful. He does not want to make Mom or anyone else angry. He just wants to have fun. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toys. Tom had a big truck that he loved to drive around the room. Sam had a small car that he liked to zoom on the floor. One day, Tom saw Sam's car and wanted to play with it. + +"Give me your car, Sam. It is fair. You can have my truck," Tom said. + +"No, Tom. This is my car. It belongs to me. You have your own truck. It is not fair to take my car," Sam said. + +Tom did not listen to Sam. He grabbed the car and ran away. Sam was sad and angry. He chased after Tom and tried to get his car back. They fought and shouted and made a big mess. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tom and Sam fighting over the car and the truck. She was not happy. + +"Boys, what are you doing? Why are you fighting over your toys? You should share and be kind to each other. That is fair," Mom said. + +"But Mom, he took my car. It belongs to me. He has his own truck. It is not fair," Sam said. + +"But Mom, I wanted to play with his car. It is smaller and lighter. My truck is too big and heavy. It is not fair," Tom said. + +Mom shook her head. She took the car and the truck and put them on the shelf. + +"Listen, boys. It does not matter how big or small, how heavy or light your toys are. What matters is how you treat each other. You are brothers and you should love and respect each other. That is fair. If you want to play with each other's toys, you should ask nicely and wait for your turn. That is fair. If you fight and grab and hurt each other, you will lose your toys and your fun. That is not fair. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Tom and Sam looked at each other. They felt sorry for what they did. They nodded and said sorry to Mom and to each other. + +"Can we have our toys back, Mom? We promise to share and be kind to each other. That is fair," Tom and Sam said. + +Mom smiled and gave them their toys back. She hugged them and said she was proud of them. + +"Good boys. Now go and play nicely. And remember, fair is fair," Mom said. +Lila and Tom were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many things in the water, like fish, crabs and shells. They also saw some jellyfish, but mom and dad told them not to touch them. + +"Jellyfish are delicate, they can break easily and hurt you," mom said. "They have long arms that can sting you, like a bee. If you see a jellyfish, stay away from it and tell us." + +Lila and Tom nodded and promised to be careful. They ran back to the water and had fun. They forgot about the jellyfish and did not see them anymore. + +After a while, they got tired and wanted to rest. They went back to the sand and looked for a shady spot. They saw a big umbrella and a blanket. They thought it was their mom and dad's, but they were wrong. It was someone else's. + +They did not know that under the blanket, there was a big jellyfish that someone had found and brought to the shore. The jellyfish was still alive, but very weak and angry. It wanted to go back to the water, but it could not move. + +Lila and Tom lay down on the blanket and closed their eyes. They did not feel the jellyfish under them. The jellyfish felt them and got scared. It thought they were going to hurt it. It lifted its arms and stung them all over. + +Lila and Tom screamed and jumped up. They felt a lot of pain and saw red marks on their skin. They cried and called for mom and dad. Mom and dad heard them and ran to them. They saw the jellyfish and the blanket and realized what had happened. + +They were very worried and angry. They picked up Lila and Tom and took them to the lifeguard. The lifeguard gave them some medicine and ice to make the pain go away. He told them they were lucky, the jellyfish was not very poisonous. But they still had to go to the hospital to check if they were okay. + +Lila and Tom were very sad and scared. They wished they had listened to mom and dad and stayed away from the jellyfish. They learned a hard lesson that day. They never wanted to see a jellyfish again. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Lily says. "You just sit and slide down." + +"No, it is too high and fast. I do not like it." Ben says. He holds Lily's hand. + +Lily sees a spring near the slide. It is a metal coil that can bounce up and down. She has an idea. + +"Look, Ben, a spring! We can play with it. It is not scary." Lily says. She lets go of Ben's hand and runs to the spring. She sits on it and pushes with her feet. The spring makes her go up and down. + +"Wow, Lily, you are bouncing!" Ben says. He smiles and follows her. He sits on another spring next to her. He pushes with his feet too. The springs make them go up and down. + +They laugh and bounce together. They feel happy and brave. + +They see a triangle in the sky. It is a kite. It is red and yellow and blue. It flies with the wind. + +"Look, Lily, a triangle!" Ben says. He points to the kite. + +"Wow, Ben, a triangle! It is pretty!" Lily says. She points to the kite too. + +They watch the triangle fly. They wonder who is holding it. They want to fly too. + +They keep bouncing on the springs. They pretend they are flying with the triangle. They have fun in the park. +Anna liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had a pink dress and long hair. Anna liked to brush her hair and make her dance. + +One day, Anna's big brother Tom came into her room. He was bored and wanted to play. He saw Lily and grabbed her. "This is my doll now," he said. "She can be a superhero and fight bad guys." + +Anna was angry and scared. She did not want Tom to take her doll. She said, "No, Tom, give her back. She is not a superhero. She is a princess and she likes to dance." + +Tom laughed and said, "She is not a princess. She is a strong doll. Watch this." He threw Lily in the air and caught her. He did it again and again. Anna cried and tried to get her doll back, but Tom was too tall and fast. + +Then, something bad happened. Tom threw Lily too high and she hit the ceiling. She fell down and landed on the floor. Her dress ripped and her hair came off. Lily was broken. Anna screamed and ran to her doll. She hugged her and sobbed. Tom was shocked and sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I didn't mean to break your doll. Please don't be mad at me." + +Anna looked at Tom with tears in her eyes. She said, "You are a bad brother. You hurt Lily. You made her end. I don't like you." She ran out of the room with her doll. Tom felt sad and guilty. He wished he had not played with Lily. He wished he had been nice to Anna. He learned a lesson that day. He learned to be careful and kind with other people's things. +Sara and Ben liked to play with the board. The board had many colors and shapes. They could make pictures and words with the board. Sara and Ben were thoughtful. They shared the board and helped each other. + +One day, Sara and Ben saw a new kid in the park. His name was Tom. Tom looked sad. He had no toys and no friends. Sara and Ben wanted to make him happy. They asked him to play with them and the board. Tom smiled and said yes. + +Sara and Ben showed Tom how to use the board. They made a sun, a flower, and a cat. Tom liked the board. He made a star, a tree, and a dog. Sara and Ben clapped and said good job. Tom felt happy. He had new toys and new friends. + +Sara and Ben cared about Tom. They invited him to play with them every day. They gave him some of their snacks and stickers. Tom cared about Sara and Ben. He thanked them and hugged them. They became good friends. They had fun with the board. The board made them happy. +Lily and Max were playing in the kitchen while Mom was out. They saw a big bowl of cookies on the table. They smelled very good. + +"Can we have one?" Max asked. + +"I don't know. Mom said to wait for her," Lily said. + +"But I'm hungry. And they look yummy," Max said. + +He reached for a cookie, but Lily stopped him. + +"No, Max. That's bad. Mom will be angry," she said. + +But Max did not listen. He grabbed a cookie and took a big bite. He smiled. + +"Mmm, so good. You want one, Lily?" he offered. + +Lily looked at the cookie. She wanted one, too. But she was scared. She shook her head. + +"No, thank you. I'll wait for Mom," she said. + +She heard the door open. Mom was back. She put on her apron and came into the kitchen. + +"Hello, kids. Did you have fun?" she asked. + +She saw the bowl of cookies. She saw one cookie was missing. She saw the crumbs on Max's mouth. + +She frowned. + +"Max, did you eat a cookie?" she asked. + +Max felt guilty. He hid the cookie behind his back. He shook his head. + +"No, Mom. I didn't," he lied. + +Lily saw Max lying. She felt bad. She wanted to tell the truth. + +But she was afraid. She said nothing. + +Mom looked at Lily. She looked at Max. She knew they were hiding something. + +She sighed. + +"Kids, I know you ate a cookie. I can see it. Why did you lie to me?" she asked. + +Max and Lily looked at each other. They felt sorry. They lowered their heads. + +"We're sorry, Mom. We were hungry. And they smelled good. And we wanted to try one. Please don't be mad," they said. + +Mom smiled. She hugged them. + +"I'm not mad. I'm glad you liked the cookies. But you should have asked me first. And you should not lie to me. That's not nice. Do you understand?" she asked. + +Max and Lily nodded. + +"Yes, Mom. We understand. We won't lie again. We love you," they said. + +Mom kissed them. + +"I love you, too. Now, how about we share the rest of the cookies? And maybe some milk, too?" she asked. + +Max and Lily cheered. + +"Yes, please. Thank you, Mom. You're the best," they said. + +They sat at the table and ate the cookies. They were happy. They learned a lesson. They knew Mom was right. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their new toys. They have a lot of cars, dolls, blocks and books. They also have a big box of cards with pictures on them. + +One day, they decide to play a game with the cards. They spread them on the floor, face down. They take turns to flip two cards and see if they match. If they match, they keep them. If they don't, they put them back. + +"Look, I found two cats!" Anna says, showing her cards to Ben. "They are both black and white. They match!" + +"Good job, Anna!" Ben says. "Now it's my turn. I hope I find two dogs. I like dogs." + +He flips two cards and sees a dog and a bird. They don't match. He makes a sad face and puts them back. + +"Try again, Ben!" Anna says. "You can do it!" + +They keep playing until there are no more cards left. They count how many pairs they have. Anna has six pairs and Ben has five pairs. + +"Anna, you win!" Ben says. "You have more matches than me. You are good at this game." + +"Thank you, Ben!" Anna says. "But you are good too. You have a lot of matches. And you are a good brother. Do you want to play again?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben says. "But first, let's put the cards back in the box. And then, let's open a new book and read a story. I like stories." + +"Me too!" Anna says. "Let's go!" + +They put the cards in the box and run to their bookshelf. They pick a new book with colorful pictures and sit on the couch. They open the book and read the story together. They are happy. They love to play and learn with each other. They are twins. They match. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They also find a glove on the ground. It is red and soft. + +"Look, I have a glove!" Tom says. He puts the glove on his hand. He waves at Lily. + +"Hi, Tom!" Lily says. She smiles. She thinks Tom is funny. + +Tom has an idea. He wants to joke with Lily. He takes off the glove. He hides it behind his back. He walks to the snowman. + +"Hello, snowman!" Tom says. He pretends to talk to the snowman. "Do you want a glove? I have one for you. It is red and soft. It is available." + +Lily watches Tom. She is curious. She wonders what Tom is doing. + +Tom puts the glove on the snowman's hand. He steps back. He laughs. + +"Look, Lily!" Tom says. He points at the snowman. "The snowman has a glove! He is happy. He says thank you." + +Lily sees the glove on the snowman's hand. She is surprised. She laughs too. + +"Tom, you are silly!" Lily says. She runs to Tom. She hugs him. "You joked with me. You are a good friend." + +Tom and Lily are happy. They play with the snowman and the glove. They have fun in the snow. +Tom liked to play with his robot. His robot had many parts that he could put together and take apart. He liked to make his robot do different things, like walk, talk, and dance. + +One day, Tom wanted to make his robot complete. He looked for all the parts he needed. He found the head, the body, the arms, and the legs. He also found the eyes, the nose, the mouth, and the ears. He was very organized and put them in a row. + +He started to put his robot together. He put the head on the body, and then the arms and the legs. He put the eyes, the nose, the mouth, and the ears on the head. He checked his robot and saw that it was complete. + +He turned on his robot and said hello. His robot said hello back and smiled. Tom was very happy and hugged his robot. He asked his robot if it wanted to play with him. His robot said yes and nodded. They played together and had fun. Tom loved his robot and his robot loved him. +One day, a boy and his dad went to the lake. They wanted to catch some fish for dinner. They had a rod, a hook, and some worms. + +"Look, dad, a fish!" the boy said, pointing at the water. He saw a big fish swimming near the shore. It had a long tail and a shiny scale. + +"Good eye, son. Let's try to catch it," the dad said. He put a worm on the hook and threw it into the water. The fish saw the worm and swam towards it. + +But the fish was old and smart. It knew the worm was not real. It did not bite the hook. It swam away. + +"Aw, it got away," the boy said, feeling sad. + +"Don't worry, son. There are more fish in the lake. Let's try again," the dad said, smiling. + +They moved to another spot and tried again. This time, they caught a small fish. It was not as big as the old fish, but it was still good. + +"Yay, we got one!" the boy said, clapping his hands. + +"Good job, son. You are a great fisherman," the dad said, hugging him. + +They put the fish in a bucket and went home. They cooked the fish and ate it for dinner. It was yummy. + +The boy and his dad had a fun day at the lake. They loved fishing together. They hoped to see the old fish again someday. +Ben and Lily were playing in the yard. They found a long wire that was shiny and bendy. They wanted to make something with it. + +"Let's make a necklace!" said Lily. She wrapped the wire around her neck and twisted the ends. + +"No, let's make a car!" said Ben. He took the wire from Lily and bent it into a shape with four wheels. + +They started to fight over the wire. They pulled and tugged and shouted. + +"Stop!" said Mom. She came out of the house and saw them. She was not glad. She was mad. + +"Why are you fighting over the wire?" she asked. "You can both make something with it. You just need to share and be kind." + +She took the wire and cut it into two pieces. She gave one piece to Ben and one piece to Lily. + +"Now you can make what you want. But remember, the wire is not as important as your friendship. You should love each other and help each other." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They hugged Mom and said sorry. Then they hugged each other and said sorry. + +They decided to make something together. They used the wire to make a heart. They hung it on the tree and smiled. + +They were glad. They learned that sharing and being kind is better than fighting and being selfish. They thanked Mom for teaching them. They played happily with the wire heart. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together at the park. They have a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They also like to pretend they are grown-ups. + +One day, they decide to play university. They find a big cardboard box and draw some windows and a door on it. They write "university" on the top with a crayon. They take some books and pencils and go inside the box. + +"Hello, I am the teacher," says Lily. "You are the student. You have to learn a lot of things." + +"OK, what do I have to learn?" asks Tom. + +"You have to learn how to count, how to spell and how to kiss," says Lily. + +"How to kiss?" says Tom. He feels shy and curious. + +"Yes, how to kiss. It is very important. Look, I will show you," says Lily. She leans over and gives Tom a peck on the cheek. + +Tom feels a warm and ticklish sensation. He smiles and blushes. He likes Lily's kiss. He gives her a kiss back on the other cheek. + +Lily and Tom giggle and hug. They are very happy. They think university is a jolly place. They keep playing and kissing until their moms come to pick them up. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. They saw a big fountain with water that went up and down. They wanted to touch the water, but their mom said no. She said the water was too cold and they could get sick. + +Anna and Ben did not listen to their mom. They waited until she was talking to a friend and ran to the fountain. They put their hands in the water and laughed. They felt the water splash on their faces and clothes. They thought it was fun. + +But soon they started to feel cold and wet. They shivered and sneezed. They wanted to go back to their mom, but they were afraid. They thought their mom would be angry and sad. They did not know what to do. + +A wise old man saw them and came to help. He gave them a towel and a warm drink. He said, "You should listen to your mom. She knows what is good for you. She loves you and wants you to be safe and happy. The fountain is pretty, but it is not for playing. It is for looking and wishing." + +Anna and Ben felt sorry and thanked the old man. They said, "You are right. We were wrong. We should listen to our mom. She is wise like you. We will not play in the fountain again. We will look and wish." They wished to be warm and dry and healthy. + +They ran to their mom and hugged her. They told her what happened and said they were sorry. Their mom was not angry or sad. She was glad and proud. She said, "I forgive you. You learned a lesson. You grew a little today. You are my good and brave twins. I love you very much." She kissed them and took them home. +Anna and Ben were playing with blocks. They liked to make big buildings with many colors. They worked hard and had fun. + +"Look, our building is so tall!" Anna said. "We can make it taller and taller!" + +"Yes, let's increase it more!" Ben said. "We can use all the blocks we have!" + +But then, Lily came. Lily was a spoiled girl. She did not like to share or play nice. She saw Anna and Ben's building and felt angry. + +"That's not fair!" Lily said. "You have too many blocks! I want some too!" + +She ran to their building and pushed it. The blocks fell down and made a loud noise. Anna and Ben were sad and shocked. Their building was ruined. + +"Hey, stop it!" Ben shouted. "That was our building! You are mean!" + +Lily did not care. She laughed and grabbed some blocks. She ran away to make her own building. + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They felt bad. But then, they had an idea. + +"Come on, let's make a new building!" Anna said. "We can make it better and stronger!" + +"Yes, let's do that!" Ben said. "We don't need Lily. We have each other!" + +They smiled and hugged. They picked up the blocks and started to build again. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are at the big store with Mom. They like to look at the toys and books and colors. Mom says they can choose one thing each, but they have to stay close to her and the cart. + +Lily sees a fat teddy bear with a red bow. She loves teddy bears. She runs to get it, but she forgets to tell Mom. She picks up the teddy bear and hugs it. She is happy. + +Ben sees a big truck with four wheels and a horn. He likes trucks. He runs to get it, but he forgets to tell Mom. He picks up the truck and makes vroom-vroom noises. He is happy. + +Mom finishes buying the things she needs. She looks at the cart and sees that Lily and Ben are not there. She is worried. She calls their names, but they do not answer. She starts to search for them. + +Lily hears Mom's voice. She remembers that she left the cart. She feels sorry. She puts the teddy bear back and runs to find Mom. She sees Mom looking around. She says, "Mom, I'm here! I'm sorry, I saw a fat teddy bear and I wanted it. But I put it back." + +Mom sees Lily and hugs her. She says, "Lily, I'm glad you're here. But you have to stay with me and the cart. It's not safe to run away. I was scared. Do you still want the teddy bear?" + +Lily nods. She says, "Yes, please. I love it. Can I have it?" + +Mom smiles. She says, "Yes, you can have it. But next time, tell me first, okay?" + +Lily says, "Okay, Mom. Thank you." + +They go back to the cart and look for Ben. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, Lily had a new toy. It was a red ball that could make sounds. Lily loved her ball and wanted to show it to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, this is my new ball. It can make funny noises. Do you want to play with it?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, please. It looks very fun. Can I throw it and catch it?" Tom said. + +"Okay, but be careful. Don't lose it. It is my favorite toy," Lily said. + +They played with the ball for a while. They threw it and caught it and laughed at the noises. But then, Tom threw the ball too hard. It flew over the fence and landed in the street. A big car came and ran over the ball. The ball popped and made a loud noise. + +"Oh no! The ball! It is broken!" Lily cried. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to lose it. I was foolish. I threw it too hard. Please don't be mad at me," Tom said. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She wanted her ball back. She didn't want to talk to Tom. She ran away and left him alone. + +Tom felt bad. He wanted to say sorry to Lily. He wanted to be her friend again. He wrote a message on a piece of paper. He said, "Lily, I'm sorry I lost your ball. I was foolish. You are my best friend. Please forgive me. Love, Tom." He put the message in Lily's mailbox and hoped she would read it. + +The next day, Lily saw the message. She read it and felt sorry too. She realized that Tom was her best friend and that he didn't mean to lose her ball. She decided to forgive him and to play with him again. She wrote a message back to Tom. She said, "Tom, I forgive you. I was sad and angry, but I don't want to lose you. You are my best friend too. Let's play together again. Love, Lily." She put the message in Tom's mailbox and waited for him. + +Tom was happy when he saw the message. He ran to Lily's house and hugged her. They said sorry to each other and smiled. They went to the park and played with other toys. They learned to be careful with their things and to be kind to their friends. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be foolish and lose your things. But if you do, say sorry and forgive your friends. They are more important than toys. +Tom and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play in the garden. One day, they found a big tunnel under a bush. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in the tunnel!" said Tom. + +"OK, but be careful!" said Lily. + +They crawled into the tunnel. It was dark and cold. They saw some shiny things on the walls. They heard some noises. + +"What are those?" asked Lily. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are jewels!" said Tom. + +He reached out to touch one of them. But it was not a jewel. It was a bee! + +"Ouch!" he cried. "A bee stung me!" + +He ran out of the tunnel. Lily followed him. They saw their mom in the kitchen. She was baking a cake. + +"What happened?" she asked. + +"We went in the tunnel and a bee stung me!" said Tom. + +He showed her his hand. It was red and swollen. + +"Oh, you poor thing!" she said. "Let me put some ice on it." + +She took him to the sofa and gave him some ice. She also gave him a hug and a kiss. + +"Next time, don't go in the tunnel. It is not safe. There might be other animals or bugs that can hurt you. Stay in the garden where I can see you." she said. + +"OK, mom. I'm sorry." said Tom. + +He felt better. He smelled the cake. It was delicious. + +"Can we have some cake?" he asked. + +"Of course. But first, you have to say sorry to Lily. She was worried about you." she said. + +Tom looked at Lily. She smiled at him. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. Thank you for being with me." he said. + +"I'm sorry, too. I should have listened to mom." she said. + +They hugged each other. Mom cut them a slice of cake. + +They ate the cake. It was delicious. They learned their lesson. They never went in the tunnel again. They played in the garden. They were happy. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. They have a lot of stuff to play with. They have balls, dolls, cars, and books. + +One day, they decide to play skip. They find a rope and take turns to skip over it. They count how many times they can skip without stopping. + +"Look at me, Lily!" Sam says. "I can skip ten times!" + +"That's good, Sam!" Lily says. "But I can skip eleven times!" + +They laugh and skip some more. They have fun. + +But soon, they feel hot and thirsty. The sun is very bright and warm. They start to sweat and pant. + +"Let's go inside, Lily," Sam says. "It's too hot to play skip." + +"OK, Sam," Lily says. "Let's go get some water and rest." + +They put their stuff away and go inside. They drink some water and sit on the couch. They feel better. + +"Maybe we can play skip again later, when it's not so hot," Lily says. + +"Maybe," Sam says. "Or we can play something else. We have a lot of stuff to play with." + +They smile and hug. They are happy. They are friends. +Sara and Tom were playing in the garden. They had a bottle with water and a spray. They liked to spray the water on the flowers and the grass. They also liked to spray each other and laugh. + +"Look, Sara, a butterfly!" Tom said, pointing to a charming yellow and black butterfly on a rose. "Let's spray it!" + +"No, Tom, don't spray the butterfly!" Sara said, shaking her head. "Butterflies are nice and pretty. They don't like water. They like nectar." + +"Nectar? What is nectar?" Tom asked, curious. + +"Nectar is a sweet juice that flowers make. Butterflies drink it with their long tongues. See?" Sara said, showing Tom how the butterfly sipped the nectar from the rose. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Tom said, admiring the butterfly. "Can we drink nectar too?" + +"I don't think so, Tom. Nectar is for butterflies and bees and birds. We drink water and milk and juice. Come on, let's go get some juice. I'm thirsty." Sara said, taking Tom's hand. + +"Okay, let's go. But can we come back and play with the spray later?" Tom asked, still holding the bottle. + +"Sure, Tom. But only on the flowers and the grass. And not on the butterflies, okay?" Sara said, smiling. + +"Okay, Sara. I promise." Tom said, nodding. They ran to the house, leaving the spray and the bottle on the ground. The butterfly flew away, happy and dry. +Lily loves to listen to her big sister play the violin. She thinks it makes sweet sounds, like birds singing or bells ringing. Sometimes, she tries to sing along, but her voice is too small and quiet. + +One day, when her sister is at school, Lily sees the violin on the table. She wants to touch it and make it sing. She climbs on a chair and tries to reach the violin. But it is too far away, and she falls off the chair. She hurts her knee and starts to cry. + +Her mom hears her cry and runs to her. She hugs her and asks her what happened. Lily points to the violin and says, "I want to play, but I can't reach." + +Her mom smiles and says, "I'm sorry, Lily, but the violin is not for you. It is for your sister, and she works very hard to play it well. You can listen to her, but you can't touch it. It is very delicate and expensive, and you might break it or hurt yourself." + +Lily feels sad and says, "But I want to make sweet sounds, too." + +Her mom says, "You can make sweet sounds with your own voice, or with other things. Look, I have a surprise for you." She takes out a small xylophone from a drawer and gives it to Lily. "This is for you, Lily. You can play it with these sticks, and it will make different sounds. Do you want to try?" + +Lily's eyes light up and she nods. She takes the xylophone and the sticks and starts to tap them. She hears the sounds and smiles. She says, "Thank you, mom. I like this. It is fun and sweet." + +Her mom says, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like it. Maybe one day, when you are bigger, you can learn to play the violin, too. But for now, you can enjoy your xylophone and sing with your sister." She kisses her and helps her bandage her knee. Then they play together until her sister comes home. +Tom and Anna like to design things. They use paper, scissors, glue and crayons. They make cars, boats, houses and animals. But their favorite thing to design is flies. They cut out wings, eyes, legs and bodies. They glue them together and color them. They make big flies and small flies, red flies and blue flies, happy flies and angry flies. + +One day, they decide to make a giant fly. They use a big sheet of paper and lots of glue. They cut out huge wings, eyes, legs and a body. They color them with black and green crayons. They glue them together and make a giant fly. They are very proud of their fly. + +"Look at our fly!" Tom says. "It is the biggest fly in the world!" + +"Let's make it fly!" Anna says. "We can tie a string to it and run with it!" + +They find a long string and tie it to the fly. They run outside with the fly. They hold the string and run fast. The fly follows them in the air. It looks like a real fly. + +"Wow, our fly is flying!" Tom says. "It is so fun!" + +"Yes, it is!" Anna says. "But look out for the tree!" + +They are so busy looking at the fly that they do not see the tree. They run into the tree and fall down. The fly hits the tree and breaks. The paper, scissors, glue and crayons fall everywhere. It is a big mess. + +"Oh no, our fly is broken!" Tom says. "And look at the mess!" + +"It's okay, Tom," Anna says. "We can make another fly. And we can clean up the mess." + +They get up and hug each other. They are not sad. They are happy. They like to design things. They like to make flies. They like to have fun. They are good friends. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they fight over the same toy. Today they both want the brush. The brush is soft and pink. It can make their hair look nice. + +"Give me the brush!" Tom says. He tries to grab the brush from Mia's hand. + +"No, it is mine!" Mia says. She holds the brush tight. She does not want to share. + +They pull and tug on the brush. They make loud noises. They are not happy. + +Mom hears them fight. She comes to their room. She sees them with the brush. + +"Stop fighting, Tom and Mia!" Mom says. "You have to share your toys. Fighting is not nice." + +She takes the brush from them. She gives them each a hug. + +"Look, you have many other toys to play with. Why don't you take turns with the brush? You can both use it to make your hair look nice. Then you can show me how pretty you are." + +Tom and Mia nod. They say sorry to each other. They hug too. + +They decide to play nicely. They take turns with the brush. They make their hair look nice. They show Mom how pretty they are. + +Mom smiles. She is proud of them. She says they are good twins. She gives them a kiss. + +They are happy. They do not fight anymore. They play with their toys in their room. +Sara and Ben were very happy to move to a new house. They had many boxes to unpack. They wanted to see their new rooms and toys. + +They saw a big black box in the hall. It had no label. They wondered what was inside. They asked their mom. + +"Mom, what is in the black box?" they said. + +"That is a mystery box," mom said. "It is a surprise for you. But you have to unpack your own boxes first. Then you can open the mystery box." + +Sara and Ben nodded. They went to their rooms and unpacked their boxes. They put their clothes in the closet, their books on the shelf, and their toys in the bin. They worked hard and fast. They wanted to see the mystery box. + +They finished unpacking and ran to the hall. They saw the black box. They lifted the lid. They gasped. + +Inside the box was a fluffy white puppy. It had a red bow around its neck. It wagged its tail and licked their faces. + +"Surprise!" mom said. "This is your new friend. His name is Snowy. He is a gift from your dad. He is away on a trip, but he will be back soon. He loves you very much." + +Sara and Ben hugged the puppy. They thanked their mom. They were very happy. + +They learned that unpacking can be fun and rewarding. They also learned that their parents love them and want them to be happy. They named the mystery box the best box ever. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they go to the park with their moms. There are many other kids there. Sara and Ben see a big network of ropes and ladders. They want to climb it. + +"Let's go up there!" Sara says. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" Ben says. "But be careful!" + +They run to the network and start to climb. Sara goes first. She is fast and brave. She reaches the top and looks around. She sees the trees and the sky. She feels happy. + +"Ben, come on!" she calls. "It's so nice up here!" + +Ben tries to follow her. He is not as fast or brave. He gets stuck in the middle. He feels scared. He looks down and sees his mom. She waves at him. + +"Ben, are you OK?" she asks. + +Ben wants to say yes, but he can't. He feels a big sneeze coming. He tries to hold it, but he can't. He sneezes loud and hard. He loses his grip and falls. He lands on a big pile of leaves. He is not hurt, but he is dirty and messy. + +"Ah-choo!" he sneezes. + +Sara hears him and looks down. She sees him on the ground. She realizes he fell. She feels sorry for him. She climbs down and runs to him. + +"Ben, are you OK?" she asks. + +Ben looks at her. He sees her worried face. He feels embarrassed. He wants to hide. + +"I'm OK," he says. "But I'm sorry. I sneezed and fell. I'm silly." + +Sara smiles and hugs him. She does not think he is silly. She thinks he is brave for trying. + +"You're not silly," she says. "You're my friend. And friends help each other. Come on, let's go wash up and play some more." + +Ben smiles and hugs her back. He feels better. He thinks she is nice. He is glad she is his friend. + +They go to their moms and wash up. Then they play some more. They have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. Tom can hear very well, but Lily is deaf. She can not hear any sound. She uses her eyes and her hands to talk. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is friendly. He wags his tail and licks their faces. Tom and Lily laugh and pet the dog. The dog likes them too. He follows them around. + +"Let's play fetch with the dog," Tom suggests. He throws the ball and the dog runs after it. He brings it back and drops it at Tom's feet. Tom throws it again and again. The dog is happy. + +Lily watches them. She wants to play too. But she can not hear when Tom throws the ball. She can not hear when the dog barks. She feels left out. She feels sad. + +She taps Tom on the shoulder. She points to the kite. She makes a flying gesture with her hand. She wants to fly the kite with Tom. She hopes he will understand. + +Tom looks at her. He sees her face and her hand. He understands. He smiles and nods. He picks up the kite and gives it to Lily. He holds her hand and runs with her. The kite flies high in the sky. Lily feels the wind and the sun. She feels happy. + +The dog follows them. He sees the kite and barks. He thinks it is a bird. He jumps and tries to catch it. Tom and Lily laugh and pull the kite away. The dog is playful. + +They have fun together. They share the ball and the kite. They are friends. They have big hearts. They do not need words to talk. They use their eyes and their hands. They use their feelings. They understand each other. +Jen and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park after school. One day, they saw a big truck with a sign that said "Ice Cream". They ran to the truck and asked for ice cream. + +"What flavor do you want?" the man in the truck said. + +"I want chocolate!" Jen said. + +"I want strawberry!" Sam said. + +The man gave them their ice cream cones and they paid him with their coins. They thanked him and skipped away to a bench. + +They licked their ice cream and smiled. It was cold and sweet and yummy. + +But then, Sam made a face. His ice cream tasted weird. It was not strawberry. It was something else. + +"Yuck! What is this?" he said. + +Jen looked at his cone. It was pink, but it had green spots on it. + +"Maybe it's mint?" she said. + +She took a bite of his ice cream to see. She spit it out right away. It was not mint. It was something else. + +"Yuck! What is this?" she said. + +They looked at the truck. The sign said "Ice Cream", but under it, there was another sign that said "Try our new flavor: Pickle!" + +They had been tricked. The man in the truck had given them pickle ice cream instead of strawberry. + +They threw their cones in the trash and ran away. They did not like pickle ice cream. It was cold and sour and yucky. + +They decided to never buy ice cream from that truck again. They learned to always check the flavor before they eat. +Tom and Lily were playing soccer in the park. They liked to kick the ball and run after it. Sometimes they scored goals and cheered. Sometimes they missed and laughed. + +One day, a big dog came to the park. It was black and brown and had sharp teeth. It saw the ball and wanted to play too. It ran towards Tom and Lily and barked. + +"Go away, dog!" Tom shouted. "This is our ball!" + +But the dog did not listen. It jumped and caught the ball in its mouth. It ran away with the ball, wagging its tail. + +Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They wanted their ball back. They chased the dog, but it was too fast. They could not catch it. + +They stopped and gazed at the dog. It was playing with the ball by itself. It was a fierce player, but not a good friend. + +"Let's go home," Lily said. "Maybe we can find another ball." + +"OK," Tom said. "But I don't like that dog. It is mean and greedy." + +They held hands and walked away. They hoped the dog would not come back. They still liked to play soccer, but they liked to share too. +Lily liked to number things. She numbered her toys, her books, her fingers and toes. She liked to write numbers on paper and on the blackboard in her room. She had a big box of chalk in different colors. + +One day, Lily wanted to number the stars. She looked out of her window and saw many bright dots in the dark sky. She wondered how many there were. She ran to get her chalk and her blackboard. She put them on the floor and started to write numbers. + +She wrote one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Then she wrote eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty. She looked at the sky again. There were still many stars. She wrote twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-three, twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-six, twenty-seven, twenty-eight, twenty-nine, thirty. She looked at the sky again. There were still many stars. + +Lily felt helpless. She did not know how to number all the stars. She did not know how to write bigger numbers. She did not have enough chalk or space on the blackboard. She started to cry. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to her room. She saw Lily on the floor with her chalk and her blackboard. She saw the numbers and the stars. She hugged Lily and said, "Don't cry, my sweet. You did a great job. You numbered many stars. But you can't number all of them. There are too many. They are infinite. That means they never end. No one can number them all. But you can enjoy them. They are beautiful and they make you wonder. That's what stars are for." + +Lily smiled and wiped her tears. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I love stars. They are infinite and beautiful and they make me wonder." She put away her chalk and her blackboard. She cuddled with her mom and looked at the stars. She felt happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to go on tours with their mom and dad. They saw many things and learned many words. One day, they went to a big hill with a castle on top. Mom and dad said they had to climb many steps to see the castle. + +Lily was excited and wanted to see the castle. She started to climb the steps with mom. Ben was not excited. He was chubby and did not like to climb. He stayed with dad at the bottom of the hill. + +"Come on, Ben, you can do it!" dad said. "It will be fun to see the castle!" + +"No, I don't want to!" Ben said. "It is too hard and too far!" + +Lily and mom reached the top of the hill. They saw the castle and the view. It was beautiful. They saw the sun rise in the sky and make the castle shine. They took pictures and smiled. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Lily said. "I'm so happy we came here!" + +"Me too, Lily!" mom said. "You did a great job climbing the steps!" + +They looked down and saw Ben and dad. They waved at them and shouted. + +"Ben, you are missing the castle and the sun rise!" Lily said. "It is so pretty! You should come and see!" + +Ben looked up and saw Lily and mom. He saw the castle and the sun rise. He felt sad. He wished he had climbed the steps with them. He realized he had missed something special. + +"Maybe I should have tried," Ben said. "Maybe it was not so hard and so far." + +Dad hugged him and said, "It's okay, Ben. You can try next time. There are many more tours and many more things to see. But you have to be brave and curious. You have to rise to the challenge and not give up. That's how you learn and grow." + +Ben nodded and said, "I'm sorry, dad. I will try next time. I want to learn and grow. I want to see the castle and the sun rise." + +Dad smiled and said, "That's good, Ben. I'm proud of you. Now let's go and join Lily and mom. They are waiting for us." + +Ben and dad climbed the steps together. They reached the top of the hill and saw the castle and the sun rise. They joined Lily and mom and hugged them. They took pictures and smiled. + +They all enjoyed the tour and learned a lesson. Lily learned to be proud of her effort and achievement. Ben learned to be brave and curious and not give up. Mom and dad learned to be supportive and encouraging. They all learned to rise to the challenge and see the beauty of the world. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. They both had bikes, but Lily's bike was new and shiny, and Tom's bike was old and rusty. Tom was jealous of Lily's bike. He wanted to have a bike like hers. + +One day, they saw a big hill in the park. Lily said, "Let's go up the hill and then down fast. It will be fun!" Tom said, "OK, but I will go first. My bike is better than yours." Lily said, "No, it's not. My bike is new and shiny. Your bike is old and rusty." They argued for a while, and then decided to race to the top of the hill. + +They both pedaled hard, but Lily's bike was faster and smoother. She reached the top of the hill before Tom. She shouted, "I win! I win! My bike is the best!" Tom was angry and sad. He said, "No fair! Your bike is new and shiny. My bike is old and rusty. You cheated!" He turned his bike around and went down the hill. + +But he did not see a big rock on the way. He hit the rock and fell off his bike. He scraped his knee and elbow. He cried out loud. Lily heard him and came down the hill. She saw him lying on the ground. She felt sorry for him. She said, "Are you OK, Tom? I'm sorry I was mean to you. Your bike is not bad. It's just different." She helped him get up and gave him a hug. + +Tom stopped crying and smiled. He said, "Thank you, Lily. I'm sorry I was jealous of your bike. Your bike is not better than mine. It's just new and shiny. We can both have fun with our bikes." They hugged again and then rode their bikes together. They enjoyed the spring sun and the breeze. They were friends again. They both succeeded in being kind and happy. +Tom and Mia were going to the cabin with Mom and Dad. They had to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Tom wanted to pack his big truck, but Mia said it was too big. She wanted to pack her doll, but Tom said it was too boring. + +"No, my truck is fun!" Tom said. + +"No, my doll is pretty!" Mia said. + +They started to pull and push each other's toys. Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. + +"Stop fighting, Tom and Mia!" Mom said. "You can both pack one toy, but not too big or too heavy. We have to fit everything in the car." + +Tom and Mia looked at their toys and tried to choose one. They were not happy, but they did not want to make Mom and Dad angry. + +They packed their bags and went to the car. They drove for a long time, until they saw the cabin in the woods. It was a small cabin, with a porch and a chimney. Tom and Mia were curious. They wanted to see what was inside. + +They ran to the door and opened it. They saw a living room, a kitchen, a bathroom, and two bedrooms. They also saw a fireplace, a sofa, a table, and some chairs. They saw some books, some games, and some pictures on the walls. + +"Wow, this is a nice cabin!" Tom said. + +"Yes, it is!" Mia said. + +They decided to explore the cabin and have fun. They forgot about their toys and their fight. They were happy to be at the cabin with Mom and Dad. +Tim and Jen were twins who liked to play dress up. They had many hats, scarves, and glasses to try on. They also had a big box of keys that they found in the attic. They liked to pretend they were spies or pirates or kings and queens. + +One day, they decided to play in their mom's room. They found her closet full of clothes and shoes and bags. They also saw her jewelry box on the dresser. It was shiny and had a lock on it. Tim wondered what was inside. He said to Jen, "Let's open it and see. Maybe there are treasures or secrets." + +Jen was not sure. She said, "But mom said we should not touch her things. She said they are special and important. And we don't have the key to the lock." + +Tim said, "We don't need the key. We have our own keys. Maybe one of them will fit. Come on, it will be fun." + +He picked up a key from the box and tried to insert it in the lock. It did not fit. He tried another one. And another one. None of them worked. He got angry and pushed harder. The key got stuck in the lock. He could not pull it out. He said, "Oh no, what do we do now?" + +Jen said, "We have to tell mom. Maybe she can help us. Come on, let's go." + +They ran out of the room and down the stairs. They saw their mom in the kitchen. She was making a cake. She had a thick apron on and a funny hat. She had a big smile on her face. She said, "Hi, kids. Do you want to help me with the cake? It's for your dad's birthday. He will be home soon." + +Tim and Jen looked at each other. They felt guilty and scared. They did not want to tell their mom what they did. They did not want to ruin their dad's birthday. They did not want to get in trouble. They said, "No, thanks, mom. We are not hungry. We are going to play outside." + +They ran out of the door and into the yard. They hoped their mom would not notice the broken lock. They hoped their dad would not be mad. They hoped they could fix it somehow. They did not know that their mom had a special surprise for their dad in the jewelry box. She had bought him a new watch with a leather strap and a gold dial. She had saved money for months to get it. She had engraved it with the words, "I love you, always and forever." She had wrapped it in a red ribbon and put it in the jewelry box. She had the key in her pocket. She was going to give it to him after the cake. She did not know that Tim and Jen had ruined her plan. She did not know that they had locked away her gift and her style. She did not know that they had made a big mistake. She did not know that they had made a bad ending. +Tom and Lily were twins. They liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretended to drive them on the floor, on the sofa, and on the table. + +One day, their mom gave them a snack. She said, "Here are some prunes. They are good for you. They are sweet and soft. Try them." + +Tom and Lily looked at the prunes. They were dark and wrinkly. They did not look like any fruit they knew. They did not want to eat them. + +"No, thank you, mom. We do not like prunes. They are funny. They are not like apples or bananas or grapes. They are yucky," they said. + +Mom smiled. She said, "I understand. Prunes are not your favorite. But they are not funny. They are just dried plums. They are very healthy. How about this? If you eat one prune each, you can have a surprise." + +Tom and Lily were curious. They liked surprises. They wondered what mom had for them. They decided to try the prunes. They took a bite. They made a face. They did not like the taste. But they swallowed them. They said, "We ate the prunes, mom. Can we have the surprise now?" + +Mom nodded. She said, "Yes, you can. You are very brave and good. The surprise is in the garage. Come with me." + +Tom and Lily followed mom to the garage. They saw a big box with a bow. Mom opened the box. Inside was a new toy car. It was bigger than their other cars. It had a battery and a remote control. It could move by itself. + +Tom and Lily gasped. They were very happy. They said, "Wow, mom. Thank you. This is the best surprise ever. Can we play with it?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can. But be careful. Do not drive it too fast or too far. And share it nicely. Have fun." + +Tom and Lily hugged mom. They said, "We love you, mom. You are the best mom ever. And we love the new car. It is the best car ever." + +They took the car to the backyard. They turned it on. They drove it around. They had a lot of fun. They forgot about the prunes. They were glad they ate them. They learned something new. They learned that sometimes, trying new things can lead to wonderful surprises. +Ben and Mia like to play in the woods. They have a cabin there. It is small and cozy. They pretend it is their home. + +One day, they see a big bear near the cabin. The bear is hungry and angry. It wants to eat them. Ben and Mia are scared. They run inside the cabin and lock the door. + +The bear tries to break the door. It roars and scratches. Ben and Mia think of a plan. They are clever. They find some honey in the cabin. They throw it out of the window. The bear smells the honey. It forgets about Ben and Mia. It goes to the honey and licks it. + +Ben and Mia watch the bear. They are happy. They have won. They hug each other. They wait until the bear leaves. Then they go out of the cabin and play again. They are safe and brave. +Ben liked to create things with his blocks. He made towers, houses, cars and trains. But his favorite thing to create was a bridge. He liked to pretend that his bridge was over a big river, and that his cars and trains had to cross it. + +One day, he wanted to make his bridge even bigger and longer. He used all his blocks, and even some books and pillows, to build his bridge. He was very proud of his bridge. He showed it to his mom and dad, and they said it was amazing. + +But there was a problem. Ben had a little sister, Lily, who liked to play with his blocks too. She did not know that Ben's bridge was rare and special. She thought it was just a pile of fun things to knock down. When Ben was not looking, she crawled over to his bridge and started to pull and push the blocks, books and pillows. + +Ben heard a loud crash. He turned around and saw his bridge falling apart. He saw Lily laughing and clapping her hands. He felt very angry and sad. He shouted at Lily and ran to his mom and dad. He told them what Lily did, and how she ruined his bridge. + +Mom and dad hugged Ben and said they were sorry. They said they knew how much he loved his bridge, and how hard he worked to create it. They said they would help him build it again, and make it even better. They also said they would teach Lily not to touch his things without asking. They said they loved both of them, and that they were both rare and special. Ben felt a little better. He decided to give Lily a hug too, and to share some of his blocks with her. He thought maybe they could create something together. +Lily was very happy today. She was going to visit her grandma and grandpa. They lived in a big house with a big garden. Lily loved to play with the flowers and the birds there. + +When she arrived, her grandma and grandpa gave her a big hug and a kiss. They said, "We have a surprise for you, Lily. Come and see." They took her to the garden. There, Lily saw a small brown dog. He had a red collar and a wagging tail. + +"This is Max. He is our new friend. We adopted him from the shelter. He is very gentle and sweet. Do you want to introduce yourself to him?" her grandma asked. + +Lily nodded. She liked dogs. She walked slowly to Max and held out her hand. Max sniffed her hand and licked it. Then he nuzzled her cheek. Lily giggled. She petted his soft fur and said, "Hello, Max. I'm Lily. I'm happy to meet you." + +Max barked happily. He licked her face again and wagged his tail. He followed her around the garden. They played fetch, hide and seek, and tag. Lily had a lot of fun with Max. She said, "You are a good dog, Max. I like you very much." + +Her grandma and grandpa smiled. They were glad that Lily and Max got along so well. They said, "We are happy that you like Max, Lily. He likes you too. You can visit him anytime you want. He will always be your friend." +Tommy and Lily were at the bakery with their mom. They liked to look at all the yummy things in the window. There were cakes, cookies, pies, and pastries. Tommy wanted a pastry. He saw one that was big and round and had pink icing and sprinkles on top. He pointed at it and said, "Mom, can I have that one?" + +Mom looked at the pastry and shook her head. "No, Tommy, that one is too big and too sweet for you. You can have a smaller one, like this one." She showed him a pastry that was small and brown and had nuts on top. + +Tommy did not like the small pastry. He made a grumpy face and said, "No, I want the big one!" + +Mom sighed and said, "Tommy, don't be grumpy. You have to share with Lily. She likes the small pastry. Why don't you try it? It's very tasty." + +Tommy did not want to try it. He crossed his arms and stared at the big pastry. He hoped that mom would change her mind and give it to him. + +But mom did not change her mind. She paid for the small pastry and gave it to Lily. She said, "Come on, Tommy, let's go. We have to get home soon." + +Tommy did not want to go. He wanted to stay and stare at the big pastry. He did not listen to mom. He ran away from her and grabbed the big pastry from the window. He took a big bite and smiled. + +But then he felt something wrong. His mouth was too full and too sticky. He could not swallow. He started to choke. He dropped the big pastry and coughed. He felt scared and sorry. + +Mom saw what happened and ran to him. She helped him spit out the pastry and gave him some water. She said, "Tommy, are you okay? That was very naughty of you. You could have hurt yourself. You have to listen to me and be careful." + +Tommy nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was grumpy and greedy. I should have shared with Lily. Can I have some of her pastry?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can have some of her pastry. But only if you say sorry to her and to the baker. And next time, don't stare at things you can't have. They might not be good for you." + +Tommy said sorry to Lily and to the baker. He gave them a hug. He had some of Lily's pastry and liked it. He learned his lesson. He did not stare at the big pastry anymore. He was happy and grateful. +Tom and Lily were having lunch with Mom. They had soup and bread and cheese. Tom liked soup, but Lily did not. She made a face and pushed her bowl away. + +"Soup is yucky!" she said. "I want cake!" + +Mom shook her head. "No cake until you finish your soup, Lily. It is good for you." + +Lily pouted. She looked at Tom's bowl. He had a fork next to it. She had an idea. She grabbed the fork and sneaked under the table. She crawled to Tom's side and stabbed his soup with the fork. She lifted the fork and tried to cover Tom's face with soup. + +"Hey!" Tom shouted. "Stop it, Lily! You are making a mess!" + +Mom heard the noise and looked under the table. She saw Lily with the fork and Tom with soup on his face and clothes. She was angry. + +"Lily, what are you doing? That is very naughty! Give me the fork and come out right now!" + +Lily dropped the fork and came out. She saw Mom's face and knew she was in trouble. She felt sorry for Tom. He looked ugly with soup all over him. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," she said. "I was just playing." + +Tom wiped his face with a napkin. He was not happy, but he forgave Lily. He knew she was his sister and sometimes did silly things. + +"It's okay, Lily," he said. "But don't do that again. Soup is not for covering, it is for eating." + +Mom cleaned up the mess and gave Tom and Lily a hug. She told them to say sorry to each other and to share their cake. They did and they smiled. They learned their lesson and finished their lunch. +Ben and Mia liked to travel with their mom and dad. They went to many places and saw many things. Sometimes they took a big bird that flew in the sky. Sometimes they took a long snake that moved on the ground. Sometimes they took a big boat that sailed on the water. + +One day, they went to a place where people spoke a different language. They wore different clothes and ate different food. Ben and Mia were curious and wanted to learn more. They saw some children playing with hoops. The hoops were colorful and had bells on them. The children rolled the hoops with sticks and made them go fast and slow. + +"Can we play with you?" Ben asked one of the children. + +"Sure, come and join us!" the child said. He gave Ben and Mia each a hoop and a stick. "This is how you do it. You push the stick against the hoop and make it roll. You can make it go left or right, or make it jump over things. It's fun!" + +Ben and Mia tried to play with the hoops. They pushed the sticks and made the hoops roll. They liked the sound of the bells and the colors of the hoops. But they also found it hard to control the hoops. Sometimes the hoops went too fast or too slow. Sometimes they went the wrong way or fell down. The other children laughed and helped them. + +"You are doing great!" the child who gave them the hoops said. "It takes practice to play with hoops. Don't give up. You will get better soon." + +Ben and Mia smiled and thanked him. They kept playing with the hoops and the other children. They had fun and made new friends. They learned a new way to play and a new word to say. They said "hoop" in the different language and the other children said "hoop" in their language. They laughed and hugged. They were happy. They liked to travel and see different things. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park with their toys. They like to slide, swing and run. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, they hear their mom call them. "Anna! Ben! It's time to go home! Dinner is ready!" Mom sounds happy. + +Anna and Ben do not want to stop playing. They want to stay in the park. But they know they have to listen to mom. They pick up their toys and say bye to their friends. + +They rush to mom. They hold her hand. They walk to their home. They smell something good. Mom says, "I made your favorite dinner. Spaghetti and meatballs. Do you want some?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They are hungry. They say, "Yes, please, mom. Thank you, mom." They wash their hands and sit at the table. They eat their dinner. They like it. It is yummy. + +Mom smiles. She says, "I'm glad you had fun in the park. But I'm happier you are home. You are safe with me. I love you, Anna and Ben." + +Anna and Ben hug mom. They say, "We love you too, mom. You are the best mom." They are happy. They are safe. They are full. They are ready for bed. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Lily says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run to the slide. They see a mystery. There is a big ball on the slide. The ball is red and blue. It is very round. It does not roll down the slide. It stays on the slide. It balances on the slide. + +"How does the ball stay on the slide?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is magic!" Ben says. + +They want to touch the ball. They climb up the slide. They are careful. They do not want to fall. They reach the ball. They touch the ball. The ball is soft and bouncy. It is not magic. It is a toy. + +"Wow! This is a fun ball!" Lily says. + +"Let's play with it!" Ben says. + +They take the ball. They go down the slide. They laugh. They bounce the ball. They throw the ball. They catch the ball. They are happy. They have a new toy. They have a new friend. They thank the ball. They hug the ball. They share the ball. They have fun. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box of screws in the garage. They thought they could use them to make something fun. + +"Look, I can make a car with these screws!" Tim said, putting some screws together. + +"I can make a robot with these screws!" Sam said, doing the same. + +They worked hard on their projects, but they soon ran into a problem. The screws were too difficult to fit together. They did not stay in place, and they hurt their fingers. + +"Ow, this screw is too sharp!" Tim cried, dropping his car. + +"Ouch, this screw is too tight!" Sam yelled, letting go of his robot. + +They both felt sad and frustrated. They wanted to make something cool, but they could not. + +They looked at each other and saw that they were both hurt and unhappy. They felt sorry for each other. + +"Hey, are you okay?" Tim asked Sam. + +"Not really. Are you?" Sam replied. + +"No, not really. These screws are too hard to play with. They are not fun at all." Tim said. + +"Yeah, you are right. They are not fun at all. They are just screws." Sam agreed. + +They decided to stop playing with the screws and find something else to do. They put the screws back in the box and took it to the garage. + +They hugged each other and said they were sorry for being angry and mean. They comforted each other and said they were still brothers and friends. + +They learned that playing with screws was not a good idea. They learned that some things are too difficult and dangerous for them. They learned that they should be kind and helpful to each other. + +They went back to their room and played with their toys. They had fun and they were happy. They were glad they had each other. +Tim and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big red ball in the park. They both want the ball. + +"Give me the ball!" Tim says. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily says. + +They fight for the ball. They pull and push and shout. The ball flies out of their hands and rolls away. + +A dog sees the ball. He runs and catches it. He is happy. He has a new toy. + +Tim and Lily stop fighting. They look at the dog. They are sad. They lost the ball. + +"Sorry, Tim," Lily says. + +"Sorry, Lily," Tim says. + +They hug and say sorry. They are friends again. They do not need the ball. They have each other. + +They go and play with other toys. They share and have fun. They are good friends. +Ben and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys and eat tasty snacks. One day, their mom gave them a big envelope. She said it was a surprise from their grandma. She told them to open it after lunch. + +Ben and Sam were very curious. They wanted to see what was inside the envelope. They did not want to wait for lunch. They sneaked into their room and tore the envelope open. Inside, they found two chocolate bars. They were very happy. + +They decided to eat the chocolate bars right away. They did not want to share with their mom. They hid under the bed and unwrapped the chocolate bars. But it was a hot day. The chocolate bars started to melt in their hands. They became sticky and messy. + +"Yuck!" Ben said. "The chocolate is melting!" + +"Let's put it in the fridge!" Sam said. "Maybe it will get hard again!" + +They ran to the kitchen with the melted chocolate bars. But their mom saw them. She was very angry. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "Did you open the envelope?" + +Ben and Sam looked at each other. They were scared. They tried to hide the chocolate bars behind their backs. + +"Sorry, mom," Ben said. "We were hungry." + +"We wanted to see the surprise," Sam said. + +Their mom shook her head. She took the chocolate bars from them. She threw them in the trash. She said they were naughty and greedy. She said they had to go to their room without lunch. She said they had to write a letter to their grandma and say sorry. + +Ben and Sam cried. They felt very bad. They wished they had listened to their mom. They wished they had not opened the envelope. They wished they had not eaten the chocolate bars. They had no toys, no snacks, and no surprise. They had a very bad day. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to watch TV after school. They watch cartoons and animals and funny people. They laugh and clap and learn new things. + +One day, they see a new show on TV. It is about a big red car that can fly and talk. The car has many friends and goes on incredible adventures. Tom and Lily are very excited. They want to see what the car will do next. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom says. "The car is flying over the mountains!" + +"That is so cool!" Lily says. "The car is talking to the birds!" + +They watch the show until it is time for dinner. Mom calls them from the kitchen. + +"Tom, Lily, come and eat!" Mom says. "The food is ready!" + +"OK, Mom, we are coming!" Tom and Lily say. But they do not want to stop watching the show. They want to see how it will end. + +"Can we finish the show, Mom?" Tom asks. "Please, please, please!" + +"Me too, Mom!" Lily says. "Please, please, please!" + +Mom smiles and nods. She knows they like the show very much. + +"OK, you can finish the show," Mom says. "But hurry up, or the food will get cold!" + +"Thank you, Mom!" Tom and Lily say. They hug Mom and run back to the TV. They watch the last few minutes of the show. They see the car save the day and say goodbye to its friends. They clap and cheer and say how incredible the show was. + +They turn off the TV and go to the kitchen. They wash their hands and sit at the table. They eat their food and tell Mom about the show. Mom listens and smiles. She is happy that they had fun. + +The end. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and put them in a jar. They had a big jar with a lid and some holes. They had a lot of bugs in the jar: ants, beetles, spiders, and a grasshopper. + +"Look, Ben, I found a big grasshopper!" Lila said. "It can jump very high. Let's put it in the jar." + +"OK, Lila, but be careful. It might spring out of your hand," Ben said. + +Lila was not careful. She was bossy. She wanted to hold the grasshopper and show it to Ben. She did not listen to Ben. She opened the jar and tried to put the grasshopper in. But the grasshopper was fast. It sprang out of Lila's hand and jumped away. + +"Oh no, Lila, you let the grasshopper go!" Ben said. "Now we have no grasshopper in the jar." + +But that was not the only problem. When Lila opened the jar, she also let the other bugs go. They crawled and flew out of the jar. They did not want to stay in the jar. They wanted to be free. + +"Look, Lila, you let all the bugs go!" Ben said. "Now we have no bugs in the jar." + +Lila was sad. She was sorry. She did not mean to let the bugs go. She wanted to play with them. She wanted to show them to Ben. + +"Sorry, Ben, I did not mean to let the bugs go," Lila said. "Can we find them again?" + +But it was too late. The bugs were gone. They hid in the grass and the flowers and the trees. They did not want to be in the jar. They did not want to play with Lila and Ben. + +Lila and Ben had no bugs in the jar. They had no fun in the garden. They had a bad ending. +Tim and Kim were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big bell on a tower. They wanted to ring it. + +"Let's go ring the bell!" Tim said. + +"OK!" Kim said. + +They ran to the tower and climbed the stairs. They reached the bell and saw a rope. Tim pulled the rope hard. The bell rang loud. + +"Ding dong! Ding dong!" Tim and Kim laughed. + +But then they heard a voice. It was the park keeper. He was angry. + +"Who is ringing the bell? Stop it now!" he shouted. + +Tim and Kim were fearful. They did not want to get in trouble. They hid behind the bell. + +"Sorry, sir. We were just playing." Tim said. + +"Playing? This is not a toy. This is a bell for emergencies. You could scare people or cause problems. You should not ring it without a reason." the park keeper said. + +He came up the stairs and saw Tim and Kim. He looked stern. + +"Come here, you two. You need to learn a lesson." he said. + +Tim and Kim were very fearful. They thought he would punish them. They followed him down the stairs. + +But the park keeper did not punish them. He took them to a bench and sat with them. He told them why the bell was important and how it could help people in danger. He told them stories of how the bell had saved lives and alerted helpers. He told them to respect the bell and only ring it when needed. + +Tim and Kim listened and felt sorry. They understood their mistake. They apologized to the park keeper and thanked him for teaching them. + +The park keeper smiled and forgave them. He gave them each a candy and told them to enjoy the park. But he also told them to be careful and responsible. + +Tim and Kim nodded and promised. They went back to playing, but they did not ring the bell again. They learned to be respectful and thoughtful. They also learned that the park keeper was not scary, but kind and helpful. They were happy and grateful. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with rocks. They throw rocks at trees, at cans, at birds. They think it is fun. + +One day, they see a big orange on a branch. It looks yummy. They want to eat it. They throw rocks at the orange, but they miss. They throw harder and harder. + +"Stop!" a voice says. It is Anna, their neighbor. She is under the tree. She has a basket. She picks oranges from the tree. She sells them at the market. She is angry. + +"Why are you throwing rocks at my oranges?" she asks. "You are hurting them. You are wasting them. You are being bad." + +Tom and Sam feel sorry. They did not know it was Anna's tree. They did not know she needed the oranges. They did not know they were being bad. + +"We are sorry, Anna," they say. "We did not mean to hurt you or your oranges. We just wanted to eat one. We were hungry." + +Anna sighs. She sees that they are sorry. She is kind. She gives them each an orange. She says, "Here, you can have these. But next time, ask before you take. And do not throw rocks at things that are not yours. Rocks can hurt. Rocks can break. Rocks are not toys." + +Tom and Sam nod. They thank Anna. They peel the oranges. They are juicy and sweet. They are happy. They learn a lesson. They do not throw rocks anymore. They play with balls instead. Balls are soft. Balls are fun. Balls are toys. +Ben ran fast in the park. He wanted to win the race. He saw the finish line and the medal. The medal was shiny and round. It had a ribbon with many colors. + +He ran faster and faster. He passed the other kids. He was the first to cross the line. He felt happy and proud. He got the medal and put it around his neck. He smiled big. + +His mom and dad were there. They clapped and cheered for him. They gave him a hug and a kiss. They said, "You did great, Ben! We are so proud of you!" + +Ben felt warm and loved. He thanked his mom and dad. He showed them his medal. He said, "I ran fast and won the medal. It is shiny and round. I like it a lot!" + +They went to the car. Ben had a bottle of water. He was thirsty. He drank the water. He filled his mouth and his tummy. He felt better. He said, "I had fun today. I like to run and win medals. Can we do it again?" + +His mom and dad said, "Yes, we can do it again. You are a good runner, Ben. And you are a good son. We love you very much." + +They drove home. Ben looked at his medal. He saw his face in it. He saw his black hair and his brown eyes. He saw his smile. He said, "I am happy. I have a medal. I have a mom and dad. I have a good day." +Tom and Mia were very hot and thirsty. They had been walking in the sand for a long time. They wanted to find water and shade. They saw a big hill in front of them. Maybe there was water behind the hill, they thought. + +They climbed the hill and gazed at what they saw. It was an oasis! There was a pool of water with green plants and trees around it. There were also some animals drinking from the water. Tom and Mia ran towards the oasis, happy and excited. + +But when they got closer, they saw something else. There was a big black snake near the water. It had a hood on its head and a forked tongue. It looked angry and scary. It hissed at Tom and Mia and coiled its body, ready to strike. + +Tom and Mia stopped and felt afraid. They wanted to drink from the water, but they did not want to get near the snake. What could they do? + +"Go away, snake!" Tom shouted. "This is our water!" + +The snake did not listen. It hissed louder and moved closer to Tom and Mia. + +"Tom, we have to run!" Mia said. "The snake is dangerous!" + +But Tom did not want to run. He wanted to fight the snake. He picked up a stick and threw it at the snake. The stick hit the snake on its head. The snake was angry and hurt. It lunged at Tom, trying to bite him. + +Mia screamed and pulled Tom away. They ran back to the hill, away from the snake and the oasis. They were still hot and thirsty, but they were also safe. They decided to look for another oasis, one without a snake. +Anna wanted a pet for her birthday. She asked her mom and dad many times. They said maybe, but only if she behaved well. Anna tried to be good. She did not cry, or hit, or make a mess. She helped with the dishes and the laundry. She said please and thank you. + +On her birthday, Anna woke up early. She ran to the living room. She saw a big box with a bow. She opened it. Inside was a fluffy white bunny. Anna was so happy. She hugged the bunny and named it Snowy. She thanked her mom and dad. They smiled and said they were proud of her. + +Anna played with Snowy all day. She fed him carrots and lettuce. She brushed his fur and made him a bed. She taught him to hop and to sit. She told him stories and sang him songs. Snowy was a good pet. He listened to Anna and followed her. + +But one day, Anna had to go to school. She did not want to leave Snowy alone. She asked her mom if she could take him with her. Her mom said no. She said Snowy had to stay at home. She said he would be fine. She said Anna had to behave and listen to her teacher. + +Anna was sad. She kissed Snowy goodbye and went to school. She hoped Snowy would not be lonely. She did not know that Snowy was not a good pet when she was not there. He was ignorant. He did not know the rules. He did not know what he could and could not do. + +He chewed on the sofa and the pillows. He scratched the curtains and the carpet. He knocked over the vase and the lamp. He made a big mess. He did not care. He was having fun. + +When Anna came back from school, she saw the mess. She was shocked. She looked for Snowy. She found him hiding under the bed. She was angry. She scolded him. She said he was a bad pet. She said he did not behave. She said he had to learn. + +Snowy was scared. He did not understand. He did not mean to be bad. He just wanted to play. He felt sorry. He came out from under the bed. He licked Anna's face. He tried to say he was sorry. + +Anna saw his eyes. She saw he was sorry. She felt sorry too. She hugged him. She said she was sorry. She said he was still her pet. She said she loved him. She said they had to work together. She said they had to behave. She said they had to learn. +Jen and Sam were playing with their crayons. They liked to draw on the big paper on the floor. Jen had a purple crayon. It was her favorite color. She drew a big purple flower. + +"Look, Sam, I made a flower!" Jen said. + +Sam looked at Jen's flower. He did not like purple. He liked red. He grabbed Jen's purple crayon and broke it in half. + +"Hey, that's not nice!" Jen cried. "Give me back my crayon!" + +Sam did not give back the crayon. He laughed and threw the pieces on the floor. Then he took his red crayon and drew a big red X over Jen's flower. + +"Ha ha, your flower is gone!" Sam said. + +Jen was very sad and angry. She ran to the kitchen and got a wet cloth. She came back and tried to wipe away Sam's red X. But the red crayon was hard to wipe. It made a big red mess on the paper. + +"Stop it, Jen, you're ruining my X!" Sam shouted. + +He grabbed the wet cloth from Jen and threw it at her face. It hit her eye and made it hurt. Jen started to cry. + +"Mommy, mommy, Sam hurt me!" Jen screamed. + +Mommy came running from the other room. She saw Jen crying and Sam smiling. She saw the broken purple crayon and the red mess on the paper. + +"What happened here?" Mommy asked. + +Sam lied to Mommy. He said, "Jen broke my crayon and wiped my X. She was mean to me." + +Jen tried to tell Mommy the truth. She said, "No, Mommy, Sam broke my crayon and drew on my flower. He was mean to me." + +Mommy did not know who to believe. She looked at the paper and saw the red X over the purple flower. She thought Jen was lying. She said, "Jen, you should not break Sam's crayon and wipe his X. That is not nice. You have to say sorry to Sam and share your crayons." + +Jen could not believe Mommy did not believe her. She felt very sad and angry. She said, "No, Mommy, that is not fair. Sam is lying. He hurt me and ruined my flower. He is not nice. I don't want to say sorry or share with him." + +Mommy was very mad at Jen. She said, "Jen, you are being rude and stubborn. You have to do what I say. If you don't say sorry and share, you will go to your room and have no crayons or paper." + +Jen did not want to go to her room and have no crayons or paper. She loved to draw. But she did not want to say sorry and share with Sam. He was mean and lied to Mommy. She said, "No, Mommy, I won't do it." + +Mommy picked up Jen and carried her to her room. She said, "Jen, you are in big trouble. You will stay in your room until you learn to be nice and tell the truth." + +She closed the door and left Jen alone. Jen cried and cried. She wished Mommy would believe her. She wished Sam would be nice. She wished she had her purple crayon and her flower. She felt very sad and angry. She did not like this bad ending. +Lily and Ben were walking with Mom and Dad to the church. It was very cold and the ground was icy. Lily saw a big snowman near the church. It had a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. Lily wanted to touch it. + +"Mom, can I see the snowman?" Lily asked. + +"Okay, but be careful. The ice is slippery," Mom said. + +Lily ran to the snowman and gave it a hug. Ben followed her. He wanted to see the snowman too. He stared at the snowman's face. He thought it looked funny. + +"Hello, snowman. What is your name?" Ben said. + +The snowman did not answer. It just smiled with its coal mouth. + +"Ben, snowmen can't talk. They are not alive," Lily said. + +"Yes, they can. They are magic. Maybe he is shy," Ben said. + +Lily and Ben kept talking to the snowman. They did not hear Mom and Dad calling them. They were having too much fun. + +"Come on, kids. It's time to go inside the church. The service is starting soon," Dad said. + +Lily and Ben said goodbye to the snowman. They promised to come back later. They ran to Mom and Dad and held their hands. They went inside the church. It was warm and bright. They saw many people singing and praying. Lily and Ben felt happy. They liked the church. They liked the snowman too. +Tom and Lily wanted to bake a cake for Mom's birthday. They found a box of cake mix in the pantry and a big bowl in the cupboard. They poured the mix into the bowl and added some water and eggs. They stirred and stirred until the batter was smooth and yummy. + +They poured the batter into a cake pan and put it in the oven. They set the timer for 30 minutes and waited. They were very excited to surprise Mom with their cake. They drew some pictures and wrote "Happy Birthday Mom" on a card. + +But they forgot to check the oven. The timer went off, but they did not hear it. They kept playing and drawing. The cake in the oven got too hot and burned. It smelled bad and made smoke. The smoke alarm beeped loudly and scared Tom and Lily. + +They ran to the kitchen and saw the smoke. They were fearful. They did not know what to do. They spoiled the cake and maybe the oven too. They cried and hugged each other. + +Mom came home and saw the smoke. She opened the oven and took out the burned cake. She turned off the oven and opened the windows. She saw Tom and Lily crying in the corner. She went to them and hugged them. She was not angry. She was glad they were safe. + +She said, "It's OK, my loves. You tried to do something nice for me. I appreciate it. But next time, please be careful with the oven. It can be dangerous. And always ask for help when you bake. I love you both very much." + +She kissed them and smiled. She said, "Don't worry about the cake. We can make another one together. Or we can buy one from the store. The most important thing is that we are together. Happy birthday to me!" +Lily was a grumpy girl. She did not like to share her toys or play with others. She always wanted to do things her way and did not listen to anyone. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. There, she saw a group of kids playing with a ball. They looked happy and friendly. Lily wanted to join them, but she did not know how to ask nicely. + +She walked up to them and said, "Give me the ball. I want to play." The other kids were surprised and did not like her tone. They said, "No, you can't have the ball. You have to wait your turn and be polite." + +Lily got angry and tried to grab the ball. She pushed one of the kids and made him fall. The other kids got mad and started to cry. They ran away from Lily and told their moms what happened. + +Lily's mom saw everything and was very disappointed. She took Lily aside and said, "Lily, that was very rude and mean. You hurt someone and made them sad. How would you feel if someone did that to you?" + +Lily felt ashamed and sorry. She realized she was wrong and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was grumpy and selfish. I don't want to be like that. I want to be nice and make friends." + +Lily's mom hugged her and said, "I'm glad you understand, Lily. It's okay to make mistakes, but you have to learn from them and say sorry. Next time, you can tell the group that you want to play and ask them if you can join. I'm sure they will be happy to share and have fun with you." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She decided to change her attitude and be more friendly and respectful. She went back to the group and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. I'm sorry for what I did. Can I play with you?" The other kids saw that she was sincere and forgave her. They said, "Sure, you can play with us. We're glad you're here." They gave her the ball and invited her to join their game. + +Lily felt happy and grateful. She learned that being grumpy and rude does not make anyone like you, but being nice and polite does. She made new friends and had a lot of fun. She thanked her mom and the group for giving her a chance. She promised to be a better person and share her toys and play with others. +Lily likes to draw pictures. She has many crayons and papers. She draws her family, her friends, and her toys. She is very happy when she draws. + +One day, she wants to draw her grandpa. He is bald and has a big smile. She looks for a crayon that is the same color as his skin. She finds a brown crayon and starts to draw. + +But then, her brother Max comes and grabs the crayon. He says, "That's mine! You can't use it!" He pulls the crayon hard and breaks it in half. + +Lily is very sad and angry. She says, "No, it's not! It's mine! You broke it! You are mean!" She cries and throws the paper away. + +Max feels bad. He sees that Lily was drawing their grandpa. He likes their grandpa too. He says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't know you were drawing grandpa. He is very nice. Can I help you draw him?" + +Lily stops crying and looks at Max. She says, "Really? You want to help me?" + +Max nods and says, "Yes, really. I have another brown crayon. We can share it. And I have a new paper. We can draw together." + +Lily smiles and says, "OK, thank you, Max. You are not mean. You are nice." She hugs him and takes the crayon and the paper. + +They sit down and draw their grandpa. They make him bald and happy. They show him their picture when he comes to visit. He is very proud and hugs them both. He says, "You are very good at drawing. I love your picture. And I love you." +Sara and Tom were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. They saw a big dog with brown fur and a black collar. The dog was barking and jumping. + +"Look, mom, a dog!" Sara said. + +"Can we pet him?" Tom asked. + +Mom shook her head. "No, sweeties, we don't know if he is friendly or not. He might bite or scratch. We should stay away from him." + +The dog ran towards them. Sara and Tom were scared. They hid behind mom. + +"Go away, dog!" mom said. "We don't want to play with you!" + +The dog stopped and tilted his head. He looked at them with his big eyes. He wagged his tail. + +"Maybe he just wants to say hello," Sara said. + +"Or maybe he wants our snacks," Tom said. + +Mom reached into her bag and took out a plastic cup. She poured some coffee from a thermos into the cup. + +"Here, dog, do you want some coffee?" mom said. She threw the cup on the ground, far from them. The dog ran after the cup. He sniffed it and licked it. + +"Yuck, he likes coffee!" Sara said. + +"Maybe he is cold," Tom said. + +Mom smiled. She picked up Sara and Tom and hugged them. + +"You are very brave, my loves," mom said. "You didn't scream or cry. You reminded me of how strong you are." + +Sara and Tom smiled. They felt proud and happy. + +"Can we go back to the swings now?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, let's go," mom said. + +They walked away from the dog. The dog finished the coffee and looked for more. He saw another family with a picnic basket. He barked and jumped. He wanted to play. +Tom and Lily were excited to go to the farm with their mom and dad. They wanted to see the cows, the pigs, the chickens and the horses. They also wanted to ride on the big tractor and help with the hay. + +"Can we load the hay, dad?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, buddy. You and Lily can help me. But be careful, the hay is heavy and scratchy," dad said. + +Tom and Lily climbed on the tractor with dad and went to the barn. They saw a lot of hay stacked in big piles. Dad gave them each a small fork and showed them how to load the hay on the trailer. + +Tom and Lily worked hard and had fun. They loaded the hay until the trailer was full. They felt proud and happy. + +"Good job, kids. You are very helpful. Now let's take the hay to the field and feed the cows," dad said. + +Tom and Lily nodded and smiled. They got back on the tractor with dad and drove to the field. They saw the cows waiting for them. They unloaded the hay and watched the cows eat. + +Tom and Lily loved the cows. They petted them and talked to them. They gave them names and made up stories about them. + +"Can we stay with the cows, dad?" Lily asked. + +"Sorry, sweetie. We have to go back to the house. It's time for your nap," dad said. + +Tom and Lily groaned. They didn't want to leave the cows. They wanted to play more. + +"Come on, kids. You had a busy morning. You need to rest. Maybe after your nap, we can do something else fun," mom said. + +Tom and Lily sighed. They said goodbye to the cows and followed their mom and dad to the house. They were tired and sleepy. They lay down on their beds and closed their eyes. + +They dreamed of the farm and the cows. They dreamed of loading more hay and riding the tractor. They dreamed of the next fun thing they would do after their nap. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a man with a guitar. He sings songs and makes people happy. Lily and Ben clap their hands and dance. + +The man sees them and smiles. He says, "Hello, little ones. Do you like my music?" + +"Yes, we do!" Lily and Ben say. "You are very good!" + +"Thank you, thank you. You are very kind. Do you want to hear another song?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben say. + +The man plays another song. It is about a bean. The bean is poor and lonely. He has no friends and no home. He wanders around the world, looking for a place to belong. Lily and Ben feel sad for the bean. They wish they could help him. + +The song ends and the man says, "That was the story of the poor bean. Do you know what he needs?" + +"What does he need?" Lily and Ben ask. + +"He needs love and friendship. He needs someone to care for him and share with him. He needs someone like you." + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They have an idea. They run to their mom and dad, who are sitting on a bench. They ask them for some money. They take the money and go back to the man. + +"Here, mister. This is for you. You can buy some food and a warm coat. And maybe a friend for the bean." + +The man is surprised and touched. He takes the money and hugs Lily and Ben. He says, "Thank you, thank you. You are very generous. You have made me and the bean very happy. You are the best friends we ever had." + +Lily and Ben smile and hug him back. They say, "You are welcome, mister. We are happy to help. We like you and the bean. You are our friends too." + +The man plays one more song. It is about Lily and Ben. It is a happy song. They clap their hands and dance. They are happy too. +Lily and Tom are friends. They live next door to each other. They like to play in the yard. They have a ball and a bike and a doll. + +One day, Lily and Tom are playing with the ball. They throw it and catch it and roll it. They have fun. But then the ball goes over the fence. It lands in the yard of Mr. Grump. Mr. Grump is their neighbor. He is not nice. He is mean and angry. He does not like children. He does not like noise. He does not like fun. + +Lily and Tom are scared. They want their ball back. They go to the fence and call Mr. Grump. They say, "Please, Mr. Grump, can we have our ball back? We are sorry. We did not mean to throw it in your yard. We are polite. We say please and thank you." + +But Mr. Grump does not listen. He does not care. He comes out of his house. He sees the ball. He picks it up. He looks at Lily and Tom. He says, "No, you cannot have your ball back. It is mine now. You are not polite. You are rude and noisy and annoying. Go away and leave me alone." + +Then he goes back to his house. He slams the door. He keeps the ball. He does not give it back. Lily and Tom are sad. They cry. They have no ball. They have no fun. They have a bad neighbor. They have a bad day. The end. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they got a new toy train from their grandma. They were very happy and thanked grandma with hugs and kisses. + +They decided to share the train and take turns to play with it. Sara went first and made the train go around the track. She made noises like "choo-choo" and "beep-beep". Ben waited patiently for his turn and watched Sara. + +When Sara was done, she gave the train to Ben and said, "Here you go, Ben. Now you can play with the train. Be careful and have fun." + +Ben took the train and started to play with it. He made the train go faster and faster. He wanted to see how fast the train could go. He did not listen to Sara when she said, "Slow down, Ben. You might break the train." + +Suddenly, the train went off the track and crashed into the wall. The train broke into pieces and stopped working. Ben was sad and scared. He had spoiled the train. He did not know what to do. + +Sara saw what happened and ran to Ben. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Ben. Don't cry. It was an accident. Maybe we can fix the train." + +They tried to put the train back together, but it was too hard. They needed help. They decided to tell grandma what happened and ask for her help. + +They went to grandma and said, "Grandma, we are sorry. We broke the train. Ben played too fast and the train crashed. Can you help us fix it?" + +Grandma looked at them and smiled. She said, "I'm glad you told me the truth. I know you didn't mean to break the train. Accidents happen sometimes. I have some glue and tape. Maybe we can fix it together." + +They followed grandma to her room and found the glue and tape. They worked together to fix the train. It took some time, but they managed to make the train look like new. They tested the train and it worked again. They were very happy and thanked grandma with hugs and kisses. + +Grandma said, "You're welcome, my dears. You are very helpful and brave. You learned a lesson today. You learned to share, to be careful, and to be honest. You also learned to fix your mistakes. I'm proud of you." + +Sara and Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, grandma. We love you. We learned a lot today. We will be more careful and honest next time. We will also share our toys and help each other." + +They gave grandma one more hug and kiss and went to play with the train again. They played nicely and had fun. They did not spoil the train again. They had a good march. +Tim and Kim are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Tim says. + +"OK!" Kim says. + +They run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They have fun. They laugh and shout. + +But then, they see a file. It is on the ground. It is shiny and sharp. + +"What is that?" Kim asks. + +"I don't know. Let's see!" Tim says. + +They go to the file. They pick it up. They look at it. + +"It is a file. It can make things smooth or rough," Tim says. + +"Really? How?" Kim asks. + +"Look, I can use it on the slide. It can make the slide smooth or rough," Tim says. + +He rubs the file on the slide. He makes a scratch on the slide. + +"Wow, you are right!" Kim says. + +"Let's make the slide more rough. It will be more fun!" Tim says. + +"OK!" Kim says. + +They use the file on the slide. They make more scratches on the slide. They make the slide very rough. + +They do not know that they are making the slide bad. They do not know that they are making the slide hurt. + +They finish using the file. They throw it away. They go back to the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide again!" Tim says. + +"OK!" Kim says. + +They go on the slide. They go down. But they do not have fun. They do not laugh and shout. + +They feel pain. They feel cuts. They feel blood. + +The slide is very rough. The slide hurts them. The slide makes them cry. + +They wish they did not use the file. They wish they did not make the slide bad. They wish they were good. +Lily liked to jump. She jumped on her bed, on the sofa, on the grass. She jumped when she was happy, when she was bored, when she wanted to play. But she did not jump when her mother played the piano. Her mother was a musician. She made beautiful sounds with her fingers. Lily loved to listen to her mother, but she knew she had to be quiet. + +One day, Lily's mother had a friend over. He was also a musician. He brought a big box with him. Lily was curious. What was in the box? She wanted to see. She waited until her mother and her friend went to the kitchen. Then she ran to the box and opened it. Inside was a shiny thing with strings. It was a violin. Lily had never seen a violin before. She wanted to touch it. She reached for it, but it was too high. She had an idea. She could jump on the box and grab the violin. + +She jumped on the box, but the box was not strong. It broke under her weight. The violin fell to the floor with a loud crash. Lily was scared. She had broken the violin. She heard her mother and her friend coming back. She did not know what to do. She hid under the table. + +Her mother and her friend saw the broken violin. They were shocked and angry. They looked for Lily. They found her under the table. They asked her what she had done. Lily was sorry. She said she was sorry. She said she wanted to see the violin. She said she liked to jump. + +Her mother and her friend were still angry, but they were also sad. They told Lily that the violin was very expensive and very special. They told her that she should not touch things that did not belong to her. They told her that she should not jump on things that could break. They told her that she should be careful and respectful. + +Lily learned her lesson. She said she was sorry again. She said she would not jump on things that could break. She said she would be careful and respectful. She hugged her mother and her friend. They hugged her back. They forgave her. They told her that they loved her. They told her that she could still listen to their music, but she had to be quiet. Lily agreed. She liked to jump, but she liked to listen more. +Lily loved her pink doll very much. She hugged it every night and played with it every day. She gave it a name: Rosie. Rosie had long hair, a pretty dress and a smile on her face. + +One day, Lily and Rosie went to the park with Mommy. Lily saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She asked Mommy if she could take Rosie with her. Mommy said yes, but be careful. Lily climbed up the stairs and sat on the slide with Rosie in her arms. She was very excited and happy. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily slid down too fast and lost her grip on Rosie. Rosie flew out of her arms and landed on the ground. Lily heard a loud crack. She ran to Rosie and saw that her head was broken. She started to cry and scream. Mommy came to her and tried to comfort her. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Rosie is broken. We can try to fix her later, okay?" + +Lily was very sad and angry. She did not want to fix Rosie. She wanted Rosie to be whole and happy. She said, "No, Mommy. Rosie is gone. She is not my doll anymore. She is a nightmare." She threw Rosie away and ran to the car. Mommy followed her and picked up Rosie. She felt sorry for Lily and Rosie. + +That night, Lily did not want to sleep. She did not want to see Rosie in her dreams. She did not want to hug any other doll. She only wanted Rosie back. She lay in her bed and cried. Mommy came to her and said, "Lily, I know you are hurt. But Rosie is still your doll. She still loves you. And I love you too. Can I give you a hug?" Lily looked at Mommy and saw that she was holding Rosie. Rosie had a bandage around her head and a new smile on her face. Mommy had fixed her. Lily felt a warm feeling in her heart. She said, "Mommy, thank you. Can I hug Rosie too?" Mommy said, "Of course, Lily. Here, take her. She missed you." Lily took Rosie and hugged her. She said, "Rosie, I'm sorry. I love you. You are not a nightmare. You are my best friend." Rosie did not say anything, but Lily felt that she understood. Lily smiled and kissed Rosie. She said, "Good night, Rosie. Good night, Mommy." Mommy said, "Good night, Lily. Good night, Rosie. Sweet dreams." She tucked them in and turned off the light. Lily and Rosie fell asleep, happy and safe. +Ben and Lily were playing in the sandbox. They had shovels and buckets and made castles and tunnels. They were having fun, but they were also getting filthy. Their hands and clothes were covered in sand and dirt. + +"Look, Mommy is calling us," Lily said. "It's time for lunch." + +Ben frowned. He did not want to stop playing. He liked the sandbox. He did not like lunch. Lunch was boring and yucky. + +"Can we play some more?" he asked Lily. + +Lily shook her head. "No, we have to go. Mommy will be mad if we don't. And we have to wash our hands and faces. We are filthy." + +Ben sighed. He followed Lily to the house. He wished he could stay in the sandbox. He wished he could imagine a different lunch. A lunch that was not boring and yucky. A lunch that was fun and yummy. + +He imagined a lunch that was made of sand and dirt. He imagined that he could eat his castles and tunnels. He imagined that they tasted like candy and ice cream. He imagined that Lily would eat them with him. He imagined that Mommy would not be mad. He imagined that they would all laugh and smile. + +He smiled as he imagined his lunch. He did not notice that Mommy was holding a plate of sandwiches and fruit. He did not notice that Lily was saying, "Look, Ben, we have a nice lunch. It's not boring and yucky. It's good and healthy." + +He did not notice until he took a bite of his sandwich. He realized that it was not sand and dirt. He realized that it was bread and cheese. He realized that it was not candy and ice cream. He realized that it was lunch. + +He spat out his sandwich. He made a face. He said, "Yuck! I don't like this lunch. I want my sand and dirt lunch. I want my candy and ice cream lunch." + +Mommy and Lily looked at him. They did not understand. They did not know what he was imagining. They did not know why he was being silly. They did not know what to say. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play together. They had a big box that they used as a sail boat. They cut out a sail from a white sheet and tied it to a stick. They also drew windows and doors on the box with crayons. + +One day, they decided to sail to a faraway island. They put some toys and snacks in their boat and pushed it to the backyard. They pretended that the grass was the sea and the flowers were fish. They sang songs and waved to their parents who watched them from the window. + +"Look, Lily, there is the island!" Tom said, pointing to a big tree. "It has lovely green leaves and colorful birds. Let's go and explore it." + +"OK, Tom, but we have to be careful. There might be pirates or wild animals there." Lily said, holding Tom's hand. + +They got out of their boat and walked to the tree. They saw a swing, a slide and a sandbox under the branches. They were very happy and played with them for a long time. They also shared their snacks and gave some to the birds. + +"This is the best island ever!" Tom said, smiling. "I'm glad we came here." + +"Me too, Tom. And I'm glad we are friends." Lily said, hugging him. "Can we include the birds as our friends too?" + +"Of course, Lily. The more friends, the merrier." Tom said, nodding. "Let's sail back home and tell our parents about our adventure." + +They got back in their boat and sailed home. They had a lovely day and a lot of fun. They thanked their parents for letting them play and promised to sail again soon. +Lily liked to knit with her yarn. She had many colors of yarn and she made hats and scarves for her dolls. She learned to knit from her grandma, who was very patient and kind. + +One day, Lily wanted to knit a big blanket for her teddy bear. She asked her grandma for help. "Grandma, can you show me how to knit a big blanket?" she said. + +"Of course, my dear," her grandma said. "But you need a lot of yarn and a lot of time. Knitting a big blanket is not easy. You have to be patient and careful." + +Lily nodded. She wanted to make a nice blanket for her teddy bear. She followed her grandma to the closet, where she kept her yarn. She picked a soft pink yarn and a fluffy white yarn. She thought they would look pretty together. + +Her grandma gave her a big pair of needles and showed her how to cast on. "You have to make a loop with the yarn and put it on the needle," she said. "Then you have to pull the yarn and make another loop. You have to do this many times until you have enough loops for your blanket." + +Lily tried to do what her grandma said. She made a loop with the yarn and put it on the needle. Then she pulled the yarn and made another loop. She did this again and again. She counted the loops. She had ten loops. She was proud of herself. + +"Very good, Lily," her grandma said. "Now you have to knit the loops. You have to take the other needle and put it through the first loop. Then you have to wrap the yarn around the needle and pull it through the loop. Then you have to slide the loop off the needle. You have to do this for every loop." + +Lily tried to do what her grandma said. She took the other needle and put it through the first loop. Then she wrapped the yarn around the needle and pulled it through the loop. Then she slid the loop off the needle. She did this for every loop. She had one row of stitches. She was happy. + +"Very good, Lily," her grandma said. "Now you have to turn your work and do the same thing for the next row. You have to keep doing this until your blanket is big enough for your teddy bear. But remember, you have to stretch the yarn a little bit before you wrap it around the needle. If you don't stretch the yarn, your blanket will be too tight and hard. If you stretch the yarn too much, your blanket will be too loose and holey. You have to stretch the yarn just right." + +Lily nodded. She wanted to make a perfect blanket for her teddy bear. She turned her work and did the same thing for the next row. She stretched the yarn a little bit before she wrapped it around the needle. She did this for every row. She knitted and knitted and knitted. She used all the pink yarn and all the white yarn. She made a big blanket for her teddy bear. She was very proud of herself. + +"Very good, Lily," her grandma said. "You did a wonderful job. Your blanket is beautiful and soft and warm. Your teddy bear will love it. You are a very good knitter. You are very patient and careful." + +Lily smiled. She hugged her grandma and thanked her for her help. She wrapped her blanket around her teddy bear and cuddled with him. She was very happy. She loved her grandma and her teddy bear and her yarn. +Anna loved her bear very much. She hugged him every night and took him everywhere. He was her best friend. He was a brown bear with a red bow and a soft nose. He was an ordinary bear, but Anna thought he was special. + +One day, Anna and her bear went to the park with her mom. They played on the swings and the slide and had a lot of fun. But when it was time to go home, Anna could not find her bear. She looked everywhere, but he was gone. She felt very sad and scared. She cried and cried. She had lost her bear. + +Anna's mom tried to comfort her. She said they would look for her bear again tomorrow. She said maybe someone had found him and would bring him back. She said she would buy her a new bear if they could not find him. But Anna did not want a new bear. She wanted her bear. She did not sleep well that night. She missed her bear. + +Meanwhile, her bear was suffering too. He had fallen off the swing and landed in a trash can. He was dirty and smelly and hurt. He did not like the trash can. He wanted Anna. He heard noises and saw shadows. He was afraid. He wished Anna would come and save him. He did not sleep well that night. He missed Anna. + +The next day, Anna and her mom went back to the park. They asked everyone if they had seen her bear. They looked in every corner and under every bench. They were about to give up when Anna heard a familiar sound. It was her bear. He was in the trash can. He was calling her name. Anna ran to the trash can and pulled him out. She hugged him and kissed him. She was so happy. She said she was sorry for losing him. She said she loved him. + +Her bear was happy too. He felt Anna's warmth and love. He said he was sorry for suffering. He said he loved her. He did not care that he was dirty and smelly and hurt. He was with Anna. He was an ordinary bear, but Anna thought he was special. And he thought she was special too. They went home together, smiling and laughing. They slept well that night. They had found each other. +Anna liked to look at books with many words. She had a big book with many words that her mom gave her. It was called a dictionary. Anna liked to learn new words from the dictionary. + +One day, Anna was looking at the dictionary in her room. She saw a word that she did not know. It was "surprise". She wondered what it meant. She read the meaning in the dictionary. It said: "something that you do not expect and that makes you happy or scared or curious". + +Anna wanted to see a surprise. She thought of a way to make a surprise for her mom. She took some crayons and paper and made a picture of her mom and her. She wrote "I love you" on the picture. She hid the picture under her pillow. She waited for her mom to come home. + +When her mom came home, Anna ran to hug her. She said: "Mom, I have a surprise for you. Come to my room and see". Her mom smiled and followed Anna to her room. Anna said: "Close your eyes and sit on my bed". Her mom did what Anna said. Anna took the picture from under her pillow and put it on her mom's lap. She said: "Open your eyes and look". + +Her mom opened her eyes and saw the picture. She was very happy and surprised. She said: "Oh, Anna, this is a wonderful surprise. Thank you so much. I love you too". She hugged Anna and kissed her. Anna was happy too. She said: "I learned the word surprise from the dictionary. Do you like it?" Her mom said: "I love it. You are very smart and creative. The dictionary is a good book to learn from". Anna said: "Yes, it is. Can we look at it together?" Her mom said: "Of course we can. Let's do that". They took the dictionary and looked at more words. They had fun and learned a lot. +One day, a lively zebra named Zara was running in the grass with her friends. She liked to run fast and jump high. She was happy and free. + +But a mean hunter saw her and wanted to catch her. He had a big net and a big truck. He chased Zara and threw the net over her. Zara was scared and sad. She cried for help. + +"Help me, help me!" she shouted. + +Her friends heard her and ran to help her. They saw the hunter and the net. They were angry and brave. They kicked the net and bit the hunter. They freed Zara and ran away. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Zara said to her friends. + +"We are your friends, Zara. We value you. You are special and beautiful." they said. + +Zara hugged her friends and smiled. She was happy and free again. She learned that friends are more important than anything. She loved her friends and they loved her. They ran in the grass together and had fun. +Tom and his mom went to visit his grandma, who lived far away. They took a big car and drove for a long time. Tom was happy to see his grandma, who gave him a big hug and a cookie. He also liked her house, which had a lot of toys and books. + +"Can I play with the toys, grandma?" Tom asked. + +"Of course, my dear. But first, let's help your mom unpack your bags. She has some medicine for me that I need to take every day," grandma said. + +Tom and his mom followed grandma to her bedroom, where they put their bags on the bed. Tom helped his mom open the bags and take out the clothes and the medicine. He saw a small bottle with a label that said "grandma's medicine". He was curious and wanted to know what it was. + +"What is this, mom?" Tom asked, holding the bottle. + +"That's grandma's medicine, Tom. She has to take it every day to make her feel better. It helps her heart beat well and her blood flow well. It's very important that she doesn't miss it or take too much of it," mom explained. + +Tom nodded and gave the bottle to his mom. He understood that grandma needed the medicine to stay healthy and happy. He wanted to help her remember to take it. + +"Can I give grandma her medicine, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, Tom. But you have to be very careful and follow the instructions. You have to give her one spoonful of the medicine with some water, and only when it's time. You can't give her more or less than that, or it could make her sick. Do you understand?" mom said. + +Tom nodded again and took the bottle and a spoon. He felt proud and responsible. He wanted to be a good grandson and a good helper. + +"Come on, grandma. Let's go to the kitchen and get some water. I'll give you your medicine," Tom said. + +"Thank you, Tom. You're such a sweet boy. But be careful, don't spill the medicine. It's very fierce and it tastes bad," grandma said. + +Tom and grandma walked to the kitchen, holding hands. Tom was careful not to spill the medicine. He poured some water in a glass and gave it to grandma. Then he measured one spoonful of the medicine and gave it to grandma too. + +"Here you go, grandma. Drink this and you'll feel better," Tom said. + +Grandma smiled and drank the medicine. She made a face and said, "Yuck! That's very fierce. But thank you, Tom. You're a very good helper. I love you very much." + +Tom smiled and hugged grandma. He said, "I love you too, grandma. And I'm glad you're feeling better." +Ben and Jen were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had a big box of toys in their room, and they always shared them. One day, they found a new toy in the box. It was a fluffy sheep made of wool. It had black eyes, a pink nose, and four legs. + +"Wow, look at this sheep!" Ben said. "It is so soft and cute. Can I play with it?" + +"Sure, you can play with it," Jen said. "But be careful. Don't make it filthy. Mama will be angry if we ruin the new toy." + +Ben nodded and took the sheep. He hugged it and made it baa. He liked the sheep very much. He decided to take it outside and show it to his friends. He ran to the door and opened it. + +"Wait, Ben!" Jen called. "Don't take the sheep outside. It will get dirty and wet. Leave it here." + +But Ben did not listen. He was too excited. He ran outside with the sheep. He did not see the big puddle of mud near the door. He stepped on it and slipped. He fell down and dropped the sheep. The sheep landed in the mud and got filthy. It was covered with brown and sticky mud. It did not look like a sheep anymore. It looked like a lump of dirt. + +Ben cried. He picked up the sheep and tried to clean it. But it was too late. The mud was stuck to the wool. He could not see the black eyes, the pink nose, or the four legs. He could only see the mud. + +Jen came outside and saw what happened. She gasped. She was very sad and angry. She ran to Ben and snatched the sheep from him. + +"Look what you did, Ben!" she shouted. "You ruined the new toy. You made it filthy. Mama will be so mad at us. How could you be so careless?" + +Ben felt very sorry. He did not mean to ruin the toy. He just wanted to play with it. He looked at Jen and the sheep. He wanted to say sorry, but he could not. He was too ashamed. He hung his head and cried. + +The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big house with a red roof. They want to see what is inside. + +They go to the door and knock. No one answers. They try to open the door. It is locked. They look for another way in. They see a ladder next to the house. It goes up to the roof. + +"Let's climb the ladder and see what is on the roof," Ben says. He is brave and curious. + +"I don't know, Ben. It looks high and scary," Anna says. She is careful and shy. + +"Come on, Anna. It will be fun. Trust me. I will help you," Ben says. He is smart and kind. + +Anna trusts Ben. She follows him up the ladder. They reach the roof. They see a lot of things on the roof. They see a birdhouse, a ball, a kite, and a box. + +"Wow, look at all these things. Someone must like to play on the roof," Ben says. He picks up the ball and throws it in the air. + +"Be careful, Ben. Don't drop anything. Someone might get mad," Anna says. She looks at the birdhouse and sees a bird inside. + +"Hello, bird. You are pretty. Do you live here?" Anna says. She smiles at the bird. + +The bird chirps and flaps its wings. It flies out of the birdhouse and lands on Anna's shoulder. Anna giggles and pets the bird. + +"Look, Anna. The bird likes you. You are a good friend," Ben says. He smiles and joins Anna and the bird. + +They play on the roof for a while. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play together. They have a big book with many pictures of animals. They study the book and learn the names of the animals. + +One day, they see a new picture of a big cat. It has stripes and sharp teeth. It looks strong and fast. + +"What is this?" Ben asks. + +"It is a tiger," Lily says. "It has big muscles. It can run and jump and hunt." + +"Wow, it is amazing," Ben says. "Can we play tiger?" + +"Okay, let's play tiger," Lily says. "But we have to be careful. Tigers are not always playful. They can be fierce and scary." + +They pretend to be tigers. They roar and crawl and pounce. They have fun. They are playful tigers. But they do not hurt each other. They are also kind tigers. They share their toys and snacks. They are happy. They are friends. +One day, Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big dog running towards them. The dog looked hungry and angry. Ben and Lily were scared. + +"Go away, dog!" Ben shouted. "We are not your meat!" + +But the dog did not listen. It barked louder and faster. It was very close to Ben and Lily. + +Suddenly, a man appeared. He was wearing a blue shirt and a hat. He had a leash in his hand. He was the dog's owner. + +"Stop, Rex!" the man said in a serious voice. "You are not allowed to chase children!" + +He grabbed the leash and pulled the dog away. He looked at Ben and Lily and said, "I'm sorry, kids. Rex is not a bad dog, but he is very excited. He likes to play, but he does not know how to be gentle. Are you okay?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They were still shaking, but they felt better. + +"Thank you, mister," Lily said. "You saved us from the dog." + +The man smiled and said, "You're welcome, kids. Be careful in the park. There are many dogs here. Some of them are friendly, but some of them are not. Always ask the owner before you touch a dog." + +Ben and Lily said, "Okay, we will." + +They waved goodbye to the man and the dog. They decided to play somewhere else. They hoped they would not see Rex again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big slide. The slide is smooth and fast. They take turns to slide down. + +One day, they see a new boy in the park. He has a chess board. He puts the chess board on the slide. He says, "This is my slide now. I play chess here. You can't slide here." + +Lily and Ben are sad and angry. They want to slide. They say, "No, this is our slide. You can't play chess here. Chess is not for slides. Chess is for tables. Go away!" + +The new boy says, "No, I won't go away. I like chess. Chess is fun. Chess is for slides. You go away!" + +Lily and Ben don't know what to do. They can't slide. They can't play chess. They don't like the new boy. They look for help. + +They see a big girl. She is older and taller. She is nice. She says, "What's wrong, kids?" + +Lily and Ben tell her the problem. They say, "The new boy took our slide. He plays chess on it. He won't let us slide. He is mean." + +The big girl says, "That's not fair. He can't do that. Let me talk to him." + +She goes to the new boy. She says, "Hey, you. Why are you playing chess on the slide? That's not how you play chess. That's not how you use the slide. You are making these kids unhappy. You should share the slide. You should play chess somewhere else." + +The new boy says, "No, I don't want to share. I don't want to move. I like it here. You can't tell me what to do." + +The big girl says, "Yes, I can. I am older and smarter. I know the rules. You are breaking the rules. You are being rude. If you don't move, I will make you move." + +The new boy says, "You can't make me move. You are not strong. You are not scary. You are just a girl." + +The big girl says, "Oh, yeah? Watch me." + +She grabs the chess board. She throws it in the air. The chess pieces fly everywhere. The new boy is shocked. He says, "Hey, stop that! That's my chess board! That's my chess pieces! Give them back!" + +The big girl says, "No, I won't. You can have them back when you say sorry. When you say sorry to these kids. When you say sorry for taking their slide. When you say sorry for being mean." + +The new boy is mad. He is also scared. He sees the chess pieces on the ground. He sees the big girl's face. He sees Lily and Ben's smiles. He knows he is wrong. He says, "Okay, okay. I'm sorry. I'm sorry for taking your slide. I'm sorry for playing chess on it. I'm sorry for being mean. Please, give me back my chess board. Please, let me play with you." + +The big girl says, "That's better. Here is your chess board. Here are your chess pieces. You can play with us. But you have to share. You have to be nice. You have to follow the rules. Do you understand?" + +The new boy says, "Yes, I understand. Thank you. I'm sorry. Can we be friends?" + +The big girl says, "Sure, we can be friends. Come on, let's play." + +She gives him a hand. She leads him to the slide. She says, "You can slide with us. But first, let me show you how to play chess. Chess is not for slides. Chess is for tables. Chess is fun. Chess is smart. Chess is cool." + +Lily and Ben say, "Yeah, chess is cool. Let's play chess. Let's slide. Let's have fun." + +They all go to the table. They set up the chess board. They learn the chess rules. They play chess. They laugh. They slide. They have fun. They are friends. The end. +Lily and Max are best friends. They like to play with their toys in the backyard. Lily has a doll and Max has a motorcycle. They make up stories with their toys and have fun. + +One day, they decide to play a new game. They pretend that Max's motorcycle is a magic zoom machine. It can take them to any place they want. They are very creative and imagine different places. + +"Where do you want to go today, Lily?" Max asks. + +"I want to go to the zoo and see the animals," Lily says. + +"Okay, let's go. Hold on tight to the motorcycle. Zoom, zoom, zoom!" Max says. + +They make zoom noises and pretend to ride the motorcycle. They see lions, monkeys, elephants and giraffes. They laugh and talk to the animals. + +"Wow, this is so fun. What else can we see?" Lily asks. + +"Let's go to the moon and see the stars," Max says. + +"Okay, let's go. Zoom, zoom, zoom!" Lily says. + +They make zoom noises and pretend to fly to the moon. They see the bright stars and the dark sky. They pretend to walk on the moon and find rocks. + +"This is amazing. We are astronauts," Max says. + +"Yes, we are. We can go anywhere with our magic zoom machine," Lily says. + +They hug and smile. They are happy and proud of their game. They are very creative and have a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes the ball went too far and they had to look for it in the grass or behind the trees. + +One time, the ball went over the fence and into the street. Lily and Ben ran to the fence and saw the ball rolling on the road. They wanted to get it back, but they knew the street was not safe. There were big cars and trucks that went very fast and made loud noises. They could hurt them if they were not careful. + +They saw a man walking on the sidewalk. He was wearing a blue shirt and a hat. He looked nice and friendly. Lily and Ben called to him and asked him to help them. They pointed to the ball and said, "Please, mister, can you get our ball? It went over the fence and we can't reach it. It's not safe to go on the street." + +The man heard them and looked at the ball. He saw that it was filthy. It had dirt and mud and oil on it. He did not want to touch it. He shook his head and said, "No, I can't get your ball. It's too dirty and I don't want to get my hands filthy. You should get a new ball. This one is no good." + +Lily and Ben felt sad and angry. They did not like the man's answer. They thought he was mean and rude. They did not want a new ball. They liked their ball, even if it was filthy. It was their ball and they had fun with it. + +They waited for the street to be empty. They looked left and right and left again. They saw no cars or trucks. They quickly ran to the street and grabbed their ball. They ran back to the fence and climbed over it. They hugged their ball and smiled. They were happy to have their ball back. They did not care if it was filthy. They felt safe and proud. They went back to playing with their ball in the park. They did not look at the man again. He was not nice and friendly. He was silly and mean. +Lily and Max were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they would yell, "Catch!" or "Got it!" and laugh. + +But then, the ball went too far and rolled into the street. Lily and Max looked at each other with nervous eyes. They knew they were not allowed to go into the street. It was dangerous and they could get in trouble. + +They saw a big car coming fast. The driver did not see the ball. Lily and Max were scared. They wanted their ball back, but they did not want to get hurt. + +"Help!" they yelled. "Our ball!" + +A lady who was walking her dog heard them. She saw the ball and the car. She ran into the street and grabbed the ball. She threw it back to the park, just in time. The car zoomed by, honking loudly. + +"Are you okay?" the lady asked Lily and Max. She was kind and had a friendly smile. + +"Yes, thank you!" Lily and Max said. They hugged their ball and each other. They were happy and relieved. + +"Be careful, kids," the lady said. "Don't play with your ball near the street. It's not safe." + +"We're sorry," Lily and Max said. "We won't do it again." + +They waved goodbye to the lady and her dog. They went back to playing in the park, but this time, they stayed away from the street. They learned their lesson and had fun. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Sometimes they play with dolls, sometimes they play with cars, sometimes they play with blocks. They have a lot of fun. + +One day, Anna and Ben want to buy some candy. They ask their moms for money, but their moms say no. They say candy is not good for them, and they have to save money for other things. Anna and Ben are sad. They want candy. + +They have an idea. They decide to do some jobs for their neighbors. They think they can earn some money and buy candy. They knock on the doors and ask if they can help. Some neighbors say yes, some say no. + +Anna and Ben do different jobs. They help with the garden, they help with the dishes, they help with the laundry. They work hard and do a good job. The neighbors are happy and pay them some money. Anna and Ben are happy and thank them. + +They count their money and go to the candy store. They buy a lot of candy. They eat some and save some for later. They feel proud and happy. + +But soon they feel sick. They ate too much candy. Their stomachs hurt and their teeth hurt. They feel sleepy and tired. They don't want to play anymore. They wish they had listened to their moms. + +They learn a lesson. Candy is not good for them. They should eat healthy food and save money for better things. They should not do jobs only for candy. They should do jobs to help others and to learn new skills. They should be thankful for what they have and not be greedy. They say sorry to their moms and promise to do better. Their moms hug them and forgive them. They go to bed and hope to feel better tomorrow. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to be a good cook like her mom. One day, her mom had to go to the store and left Lily alone. She told Lily not to touch anything in the kitchen. + +But Lily was curious. She saw a big pan on the stove. It was shiny and new. Mom said it was expensive and she had to be careful with it. Lily wanted to see what was in the pan. She climbed on a chair and reached for the pan. + +The pan was hot. Lily burned her hand and dropped the pan. The pan fell on the floor and broke. The food in the pan spilled everywhere. It was soup and it smelled good. Lily was hungry and she wanted to eat the soup. + +She forgot about her hand and dipped her finger in the soup. The soup was hot too. Lily burned her tongue and cried. She ran to the sink and put water in her mouth. She spit out the soup and water. + +Mom came back and saw the mess. She saw the broken pan and the spilled soup. She saw Lily crying and holding her hand and mouth. She was angry and sad. She scolded Lily and took her to the doctor. Lily was sorry and she said she would never touch the pan again. +Lily was playing in the garden with her doll. She liked to pretend that her doll was a fairy who could do magic. She made her doll fly in the air and say funny things. + +"Hello, I am Fairy Rose. I can make flowers grow and animals talk. Do you want to be my friend?" Lily said in a high voice. + +She did not see the tiny light that came closer and closer to her. It was a real fairy who heard Lily's voice and wanted to meet her. The fairy was bald, because she had lost her hair in a storm. She felt sad and lonely. + +"Hello, I am Fairy Nix. I can make stars shine and rainbows appear. Do you want to be my friend?" the fairy said in a soft voice. + +Lily was surprised and happy. She saw the fairy and smiled. She did not mind that the fairy was bald. She thought she was beautiful and kind. + +"Hello, I am Lily. I can make stories and songs. I want to be your friend!" Lily said in a loud voice. + +The fairy and the doll flew to Lily's hand. They hugged and laughed. They became friends and played together. They made flowers, animals, stars and rainbows. They made stories and songs. They had fun and were happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the bathroom. They liked to pretend they were grown-ups. Lily found a razor on the sink. It was shiny and modern. She wanted to try it. + +"Look, Tom, I found a razor. I can shave like Daddy!" she said. + +"No, Lily, don't touch it! It is sharp and dangerous. You can hurt yourself!" Tom said. + +But Lily did not listen. She took the razor and put it on her cheek. She felt a sting and saw blood. She started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, Tom, it hurts!" she repeated. + +Tom ran to get Mommy. He was scared and sorry. He wished he had stopped Lily. + +Mommy came and saw what happened. She was angry and worried. She took the razor away and cleaned Lily's wound. She put a band-aid on it and hugged her. + +"Lily, you were very naughty and foolish. You should never play with razors. They are not toys. They are for grown-ups only. Do you understand?" she said. + +"Yes, Mommy, I understand. I'm sorry, Mommy. I won't do it again." Lily said. + +Mommy kissed her and said, "I love you, Lily, but you have to be careful and listen to Tom. He was trying to help you. Can you say sorry to him too?" + +Lily looked at Tom. He was still sad and scared. She felt bad. She said, "Sorry, Tom. You were right. I should have listened to you. Can we still be friends?" + +Tom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. We are always friends. I love you, Lily. But please don't play with razors again." + +They hugged and said, "We love you, Mommy." + +Mommy smiled and said, "I love you too, my sweet children. Now let's go and have some cookies and milk." +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big tree with many green olives that they could pick and eat. One day, they saw an old bird sitting on a branch. The bird looked tired and sad. + +"Hello, bird," Ben said. "Why are you so old and sad?" + +The bird looked at Ben and said, "I have flown a long way from my home. I have no friends or family here. I am lonely and hungry." + +Lily felt sorry for the bird. She said, "We can be your friends, bird. And we can share our olives with you. They are yummy and good for you." + +The bird smiled and said, "Thank you, twins. You are very kind and sweet. Can I rest here for a while?" + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, bird. You can rest here as long as you want. We will keep you company and play with you." + +The bird was happy and grateful. He ate some olives and rested on the branch. He felt warm and safe. He sang a beautiful song for Ben and Lily. They clapped and cheered. + +The twins and the bird became good friends. They played and talked every day. The bird told them stories of his home and his travels. Ben and Lily learned many new things from him. They also taught him some of their games and songs. They had a lot of fun together. + +The old bird was not sad anymore. He was glad he had met Ben and Lily. He decided to stay with them in the garden. He said, "You are the best friends I ever had. You have made me happy and young again." +One day, a bunny and a mouse were playing in the forest. They liked to hop and run and find nuts and berries. They saw a big hole in the ground. It was dark and deep. + +"What is that?" asked the mouse. + +"It is a cave," said the bunny. "Maybe there is something inside." + +"Let's go and see," said the mouse. "Maybe we can find a treasure." + +They hopped into the cave. It was cold and quiet. They saw some shiny rocks and some bones. They heard a growl. + +"Who is there?" asked a voice. It was loud and scary. + +The bunny and the mouse were afraid. They saw a big bear. He had sharp teeth and claws. He was angry. + +"This is my cave," he said. "Go away or I will eat you." + +The bunny and the mouse did not want to be eaten. They ran and hopped as fast as they could. They got out of the cave and back to the forest. + +"That was a bad idea," said the mouse. + +"Yes, it was," said the bunny. "The cave was too mysterious and dangerous. Let's never go there again." + +They hugged each other and went to find a safer place to play. +Anna and Ben are playing in their room. They have many toys and clothes on the floor. Mom says it is time to clean up. Anna and Ben do not want to clean up. They want to keep playing. + +"Anna, Ben, come here please," Mom says. "You need to put your toys and clothes away. Look at this mess!" + +Anna and Ben do not listen. They are deaf to Mom's words. They pretend they do not hear her. They keep playing with their dolls and cars. + +Mom comes into the room. She is not happy. She sees Anna and Ben still playing. She sees a hanger on the floor. She picks it up and holds it in her hand. + +"Anna, Ben, I told you to clean up. Why are you not listening?" Mom says. "You are being naughty. You need to learn to obey." + +Anna and Ben look at Mom. They see the hanger in her hand. They are scared. They think Mom is going to hit them with the hanger. They do not want to get hurt. + +"Mom, please don't hit us!" Anna says. "We are sorry. We will clean up. Please don't be mad." + +"Mom, we love you. We are sorry. We will listen." Ben says. "Please don't use the hanger. It hurts." + +Mom looks at Anna and Ben. She sees their faces. They are sad and scared. She feels sorry for them. She does not want to hit them with the hanger. She wants to hug them and kiss them. + +"Anna, Ben, I love you too. I am not going to hit you with the hanger. I was going to use it to hang your clothes. But you need to understand that you have to clean up your room. It is not good to leave it messy. It is not good to ignore me when I talk to you. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +Anna and Ben nod their heads. They understand. They are sorry. They want to make Mom happy. They kneel on the floor and start to pick up their toys and clothes. They put them in their boxes and drawers. They say sorry to Mom again. + +Mom smiles and hugs them and kisses them. She is happy. She is proud of them. She says they are good children. She says she loves them very much. They love her too. They are happy. They have a clean room. They have a good Mom. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play together. They had many toys, but they did not like to share them. They always said, "This is mine, you cannot have it." They did not let other children join their games. + +One day, a new girl came to their school. Her name was Mia. She had no toys, but she had a big smile. She asked Lily and Sam if she could play with them. But they said, "No, you cannot. Go away." + +Mia felt sad, but she did not give up. She looked around and saw a big tree. She climbed the tree and found a bird's nest. She saw three eggs in the nest. She said, "Hello, little birds. Can I join you?" The birds did not answer, but they did not mind. + +Lily and Sam saw Mia in the tree. They were curious. They asked, "What are you doing up there?" Mia said, "I am playing with the birds. They are my friends. They have eggs. They are very pretty." + +Lily and Sam wanted to see the eggs. They said, "Can we join you?" Mia said, "Yes, you can. But you have to be gentle and quiet. The eggs are not birds yet. They need time and love to grow." + +Lily and Sam climbed the tree and saw the eggs. They were amazed. They said, "Wow, they are so beautiful. Can we touch them?" Mia said, "Yes, but only with one finger. And do not shake them. They are very fragile." + +Lily and Sam touched the eggs with one finger. They felt warm and smooth. They said, "They are so nice. Thank you for letting us join you, Mia. You are very kind." + +Mia said, "You are welcome. I am happy to share with you. Sharing is fun. Maybe you can share your toys with me and other children too." + +Lily and Sam thought about it. They said, "Yes, you are right. Sharing is fun. We are sorry for being mean to you and other children. We will share our toys with you and other children from now on." + +Mia said, "That is great. I am glad you learned your lesson. Now we can all be friends and play together." + +The next day, Lily and Sam brought their toys to school. They invited Mia and other children to play with them. They had a lot of fun. They also brought some cookies for everyone. They said, "These are delicious. Do you want some?" Mia and other children said, "Yes, please. Thank you. You are very generous." + +They all ate the cookies and enjoyed them. They said, "These are the best cookies ever. You are the best friends ever." + +The end. +Lily and Ben were going to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They were very happy. They wanted to see the gorillas and the lions and the birds. Mom told them to pack their bags with some snacks and water and toys. + +Lily put a banana, a sandwich, a juice box and a doll in her bag. She said, "This is for me and the gorillas. They like bananas too." Ben put a carrot, a cookie, a water bottle and a car in his bag. He said, "This is for me and the lions. They like carrots too." + +Mom and Dad smiled and said, "Good job, Lily and Ben. You packed your bags very well. But remember, we cannot feed the animals at the zoo. They have their own food. We can only look at them and learn about them." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "OK, Mom and Dad. We understand. We are ready to go to the zoo." + +They put on their hats and shoes and carried their bags. Their bags were not heavy. They were light. They walked to the car and got in. They buckled their seat belts and said, "Let's go to the zoo!" +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a caterpillar on a leaf. Sara wanted to touch it, but Ben said no. + +"That is a bad caterpillar. It is bitter and it can hurt you," Ben said. + +Sara did not believe him. She reached out her hand to the caterpillar. The caterpillar did not like that. It curled up and showed its spiky hairs. + +"Ow!" Sara cried. She pulled back her hand. It was red and itchy. "It bit me!" + +Ben ran to get their mom. He told her what happened. Mom came with some cream and a band-aid. She put them on Sara's hand. + +"Sara, you should listen to Ben. He knows about caterpillars. Some of them are bitter and have stings. They do not like to be touched," Mom said. + +Sara nodded. She was sorry. She hugged Ben and said thank you. She learned her lesson. She did not complain anymore. She and Ben played with other things in the garden. They left the caterpillar alone. +Tim and Jen were hungry. They wanted pizza for dinner. Mom said she ordered pizza from a shop. The shop was far away. They had to wait for the pizza to arrive. + +Tim and Jen played with their toys. They heard a knock on the door. They ran to the door. They hoped it was the pizza. They opened the door. It was not the pizza. It was a man with a big box. + +"Hello, I have a delivery for you," the man said. "Can you sign here?" + +Tim and Jen looked at the box. It was not pizza. It was a TV. Mom had bought a new TV. They were sad. + +"Where is the pizza?" Tim asked. + +"The pizza is coming soon," the man said. "It is from a distant shop. It takes time to get here." + +Tim and Jen sighed. They thanked the man. They closed the door. They went back to their toys. They waited for the pizza to arrive. They hoped it would be soon. They were very hungry. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the forest with her dad. She liked to look at the trees, the flowers and the animals. She saw a bird, a rabbit and a squirrel. She was happy. + +But then, she saw something sad. She saw a fox lying on the ground. It was not moving. It was not breathing. It was dead. Mia felt sorry for the fox. She wanted to help it. + +She ran to the fox and touched its fur. It was cold and stiff. She said, "Poor fox. What happened to you? Did you get hurt? Did you have no food? Did you have no friends?" + +Her dad came to her and hugged her. He said, "Mia, the fox is gone. It is not alive anymore. Sometimes, animals die. It is part of life. We cannot help them. We can only comfort them." + +He picked up a flower and gave it to Mia. He said, "Let's put this flower on the fox. It is a way of saying goodbye and thank you. The fox was a beautiful and smart animal. It gave us joy and wonder. We will remember it." + +Mia nodded and smiled. She put the flower on the fox. She said, "Goodbye, fox. Thank you for being here. I hope you are happy and free now. I will miss you." + +She kissed the fox and walked away with her dad. She felt sad, but also calm. She knew the fox was not alone. She knew the fox was comforted. She knew the fox was loved. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Lily invites Ben to her house. She says, "Come to my house, Ben. I have a new thing to show you. It is very fun." + +Ben is happy. He likes new things. He says, "OK, Lily. I will come to your house. What is the new thing?" + +Lily smiles. She says, "You will see. It is a surprise. But you have to be careful. The new thing can be bad if you do not listen to me." + +Ben is curious. He wonders what the new thing is. He thinks, "Maybe it is a game, or a toy, or a book. Maybe it is something I have never seen before. I want to see the new thing. But why can it be bad?" + +Lily and Ben go to her house. They go to her room. Lily points to a box on her bed. She says, "This is the new thing. It is a magic box. It can make anything you want. But you have to say the right words. And you have to be nice. If you are not nice, the magic box will make something bad." + +Ben is amazed. He says, "Wow, a magic box. That is so cool. How do you use it?" + +Lily says, "You have to say, 'Magic box, please make me a...' and then say what you want. But you have to say please. And you have to share. And you have to say thank you. Or else the magic box will make something bad." + +Ben says, "OK, I understand. Can I try it?" + +Lily says, "Sure, you can try it. But be careful. And listen to me." + +Ben nods. He says, "Magic box, please make me a... a... a dinosaur!" + +Lily gasps. She says, "No, Ben, no! That is a bad idea. Dinosaurs are big and scary and mean. They can hurt you and me and the house. Say something else, quick!" + +But it is too late. The box shakes and rattles and opens. A roar fills the room. A dinosaur comes out of the box. It is green and scaly and has sharp teeth and claws. It looks angry and hungry. It sees Lily and Ben and growls. + +Lily and Ben scream. They run out of the room. They slam the door. They hope the dinosaur will go away. They are very scared. They wish they never played with the magic box. They learned a lesson. The magic box can make anything. But it can also make something bad. +Tom is a dog. He likes to run and play. He has a toy. His toy is a ball. The ball has spikes. Tom likes to bite the spikes. They are fun. + +One day, Tom sees a cat. The cat is on the fence. Tom wants to chase the cat. He barks and runs. He forgets his ball. The ball rolls away. + +Lily is a girl. She likes to walk and sing. She has a snack. Her snack is a cookie. The cookie is tasty. Lily likes to eat the cookie. It is sweet. + +One day, Lily sees a ball. The ball is on the grass. Lily likes balls. She picks up the ball. She feels the spikes. They are soft. + +Tom sees Lily. He sees his ball. He wants his ball. He runs to Lily. He barks and jumps. He tries to get his ball. + +Lily sees Tom. She sees his toy. She wants to share. She smiles and says, "Please, play with me. You can have your ball. I can have my cookie. We can be friends." + +Tom hears Lily. He hears please. He likes please. He stops barking and jumping. He wags his tail. He takes his ball. He gives Lily a lick. He says, "Thank you, friend. You are nice. Your cookie is tasty. We can play." +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Lily found a big worm and showed it to Max. + +"Look, Max, I found a worm! It is long and wiggly. Do you want to touch it?" Lily asked. + +Max shook his head. He did not like worms. He thought they were yucky and slimy. He wanted to find something else to play with. + +"No, thank you, Lily. I do not want to touch the worm. I want to find a fancy bug. A fancy bug has wings and colors and sparkles. Like a butterfly or a ladybug. They are pretty and fun. Worms are not fancy. They are boring and gross." Max said. + +Lily felt sad. She liked the worm. She thought it was interesting and friendly. She did not care if it was not fancy. She wanted to play with it and learn more about it. She did not understand why Max did not like it. + +"Max, you are not nice. The worm is a good bug. It helps the plants grow and makes the soil soft. It does not hurt anyone. It is not boring or gross. It is just different. You should not judge a bug by how it looks. You should judge it by how it acts. That is what matters." Lily said. + +Max thought about what Lily said. He realized he was being mean and silly. He did not know anything about the worm. He only cared about how it looked. He decided to give the worm a chance. He apologized to Lily and asked if he could touch the worm. + +"I am sorry, Lily. You are right. The worm is a good bug. It does not matter if it is not fancy. It matters if it is kind and helpful. Can I touch the worm? Maybe I will like it too." Max said. + +Lily smiled and handed the worm to Max. He gently touched it and felt it wriggle in his hand. He was surprised by how soft and smooth it was. He felt curious and happy. He thanked Lily for sharing the worm with him. + +"Thank you, Lily. The worm is not so bad. It is actually pretty cool. I am glad you showed it to me. Can we play with it together? Maybe we can find more worms and make a worm house. That would be fun." Max said. + +Lily nodded and hugged Max. They put the worm back in the dirt and started to dig for more. They learned to appreciate the worm and other bugs that were not fancy. They had a lot of fun and became better friends. + +The moral of the story is: Do not judge a book by its cover. Or a bug by its look. You might miss out on something wonderful. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they found a big bag of candy under a tree. They were very happy and ran to the bag. They opened it and saw many colors and shapes of candy. + +"Wow, look at all this candy!" Lily said. "Let's eat some!" + +"OK, but we have to share with the others," Ben said. "Let's bury some of the candy here and come back later." + +They dug a hole with their hands and put some of the candy in it. Then they covered it with dirt and leaves. They marked the spot with a stick. + +"Good, now let's try some of the candy," Ben said. He picked a red one and put it in his mouth. + +Lily picked a yellow one and did the same. But as soon as they tasted the candy, they made a face. The candy was bitter and nasty. It made their tongues hurt and their eyes water. + +"Yuck, this candy is bad!" Lily said. She spit out the candy and threw it away. + +"Me too, this candy is awful!" Ben said. He did the same. + +They looked at the bag and saw a label. It said: "Warning: This is not candy. This is medicine for sick dogs. Do not eat. It is bitter and can make you sick." + +Lily and Ben felt scared and sorry. They had eaten bad candy and buried good candy for the dogs. They did not know what to do. They wanted to dig up the candy and give it back, but they heard a loud bark. It was the owner of the bag. He was a big man with a big dog. He looked angry and saw them with the bag. + +"Hey, you little thieves! What are you doing with my dog's medicine?" he shouted. He ran towards them with his dog. + +Lily and Ben dropped the bag and ran away. They cried and wished they had never found the candy. They learned a hard lesson: not everything that looks good is good, and not everything that is good is for you. +Lily and Max were eager to eat their ice cream. They had been good all day and helped Mom with the chores. Mom said they could have a treat after dinner. + +But when they went to the freezer, they saw a big lock on it. Mom had put it there to keep the ice cream safe from the cat. Lily and Max did not know the code to unlock it. + +"Mom, can you please unlock the freezer?" Lily asked. "We want our ice cream." + +Mom was busy in the kitchen. She was making a cake for Dad's birthday. She did not hear Lily. + +"Maybe we can find the code somewhere," Max said. He looked around the house for clues. He saw a note on the fridge. It said: "The code is the number of spoons in the drawer." + +Max ran to the drawer and opened it. He counted the spoons. There were six spoons. He ran back to the freezer and typed six on the lock. It clicked and opened. + +"Yay, we did it!" Max cheered. He grabbed two bowls and two spoons and scooped some ice cream for him and Lily. + +"Thank you, Max. You are so smart," Lily said. She took her bowl and spoon and licked the ice cream. It was cold and sweet and yummy. + +They enjoyed their ice cream and smiled at each other. They were happy and proud. They had solved the puzzle and unlocked the freezer. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and share their snacks. One day, they found a big box of crayons in the classroom. They wanted to draw pictures with them. + +"Can I have the red crayon?" Lily asked Ben. + +"Sure, you can have it. I will use the blue one," Ben said. He was generous and kind. + +They started to draw on a big sheet of paper. Lily drew a flower and Ben drew a car. They used many colors and made their pictures beautiful. + +But then, a problem happened. They both wanted to use the yellow crayon. There was only one yellow crayon in the box. + +"I need the yellow crayon for the sun," Lily said. + +"I need the yellow crayon for the wheels," Ben said. + +They both reached for the crayon at the same time. They pulled and tugged. The crayon broke in half. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben said. + +They looked at the broken crayon. They felt sad and sorry. They had been too greedy and selfish. + +They looked at each other. They remembered that they were best friends. They did not want to fight over a crayon. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. You can have the bigger part of the crayon," Ben said. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. You can have the smaller part of the crayon," Lily said. + +They smiled and hugged. They were generous and kind again. + +They used the broken crayon to finish their pictures. They drew a line to connect the flower and the car. They wrote their names on the paper. + +They showed their teacher their pictures. She was proud of them. She said they had done a good job. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They had learned to share and care. They were best friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses with their blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower!" Ben said, showing his creation to his sister. + +"That's fine, Ben, but I made a better house!" Lily said, pointing to her own blocks. "It has a door and a window and a roof!" + +Ben looked at Lily's house and felt jealous. He wanted to have a better house than her. He had an idea. He took his tower and pushed it towards Lily's house, trying to knock it down. + +"Hey, stop that!" Lily shouted, seeing what Ben was doing. "You are ruining my house!" + +Ben did not stop. He pushed harder and harder, until his tower and Lily's house both fell down with a loud crash. The blocks scattered all over the floor. + +Lily was very angry. She started to cry and ran to their mom, who was knitting a sweater on the couch. + +"Mom, mom, Ben broke my house!" Lily sobbed, hugging her mom. + +Mom put down her sweater and looked at the mess in the living room. She saw Ben sitting among the blocks, looking guilty. + +"Ben, why did you do that?" Mom asked, sternly. "That was not nice. You made Lily sad." + +Ben lowered his head. He felt sorry for what he did. He did not mean to make Lily sad. He just wanted to have a better house. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, Mom. I was jealous of Lily's house. It was fine. Can we play together again?" Ben said, softly. + +Lily looked at Ben. She saw that he was sorry. She still felt hurt, but she also missed playing with him. She loved her brother. + +"Okay, Ben. I forgive you. But you have to be nice. And you have to help me clean up the blocks." Lily said, wiping her tears. + +Ben nodded. He got up and hugged Lily. Then they both started to pick up the blocks and put them back in the box. + +Mom smiled. She was glad that they made up. She finished her sweater and wrapped it around them. + +"Here, this is for you. A new sweater to keep you warm and cozy. You can share it when you play." Mom said, kissing them both. + +"Thank you, Mom. We love you. And we love our new sweater." Lily and Ben said, happily. + +They put on the sweater and went back to the living room. They decided to join their blocks and build a bigger and better house together. They had fun and played nicely. They were fine. +Sara liked to write in her diary every day. She wrote about what she did, what she saw, and what she felt. She had a diary with a pink cover and a lock. She kept it in her drawer under her bed. + +One day, Sara had a new friend at school. Her name was Anna. Anna was nice and funny. She liked to play with Sara and share her toys. Sara wanted to introduce Anna to her diary.