diff --git "a/TinyStories_1183.txt" "b/TinyStories_1183.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1183.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +At the pool, Lucy's swimming teacher, Miss Pam, greeted her warmly. "Hi, Lucy! Are you ready to have some fun?" + +"Yes!" Lucy said cheerfully. "I am so eager to swim!" + +Miss Pam smiled. "Let's go get in the pool!" + +So Lucy and Miss Pam got into the pool and Lucy was so happy that she jumped up and down in the water, making the biggest splashes. + +When it was time to go, Lucy said goodbye to Miss Pam. She was sad to leave, but she was also very excited to come swimming again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl called Lucy. She loved to explore and find new treasures. One day, Lucy saw a pretty ornament in a locked wooden box. She asked her dad, "Can I unlock the box and get the ornament?" + +Dad smiled and said, "But this is not a normal box. It needs something special to unlock it." He handed her a key. + +"What's this Daddy?" asked Lucy. + +"It's a special key that will open the box and give you the ornament inside," said Dad. + +Lucy was so excited and she couldn't wait to open the box. Carefully, she placed the key in the keyhole, and turned it. The box opened with a loud sound and the ornament was finally unlocked. + +Lucy happily took the pretty ornament out and hugged it tight. "It's so comfortable," said Lucy. + +Dad smiled and said, "Yes, it is. You can keep it and take care of it." + +Lucy thanked her dad. She kept the ornament safe, and was so happy to have it. The ornament was a wonderful surprise that unlocked the secret of happiness for the happy little girl! +Once upon a time, there lived a chubby man. He had a big, important job. Every day, he went to his job and worked hard. But one day, something terrible happened. The chubby man's job suddenly disappeared! + +He was very scared and worried. He didn't know what to do. He talked to all his friends, but they could not help. The man was very sad and did not know what to do next. + +Then one day, the chubby man had an idea. He decided to start a new job. He worked hard and found a new job. + +The chubby man was very happy. And this time, he was determined to never let his job disappear again! +Once upon a time there was a white rabbit. He hopped around quickly, looking for something to do. He searched the forest, but nothing seemed interesting to him. Until, one day, something changed. + +The white rabbit came across a tall tree with a sparkling stream next to it. He decided to take a quick look, and to his surprise the stream was filled with sparkling stones and gems. + +The white rabbit was so excited that he changed his route and decided to visit the sparkling stream every day from then on. He would sit and admire the jewels, feeling happy and content. + +The white rabbit always felt happy and peaceful at the sparkling stream, and it changed his life for the better. Now the white rabbit is always happy, because he has something to look forward to every day! +One day, Mommy and Baby were walking in the park. Baby was holding an orange in her hand. Mommy said, "Baby, let's get a lemon!" + +Baby was so excited that she started to run towards the store. When they got there, there were lots of lemons! Mommy said, "You can choose whatever one you would like best." + +Baby looked around and saw the biggest lemon. She proudly picked it up and said, "I want this one!" + +Mommy nodded in agreement and then asked Baby, "Are you sure you are not jealous of other lemons? Maybe one of them is bigger than this one." + +Baby looked around and thought for a moment before she shook her head. She smiled as she said, "No way! This is the best lemon ever and it will increase my happiness!" + Mommy smiled and said, "That's very true! Now let's go home and make a lemonade." + +Baby smiled and nodded. She was so happy that she started to skip home, with the lemon in her hand. +Once upon a time, there was a tough dog named Joe. Joe liked to go on sunny adventures, but he was always thirsty afterwards. + +One day, Joe's friend, Jim, came over to visit. Jim brought over a big cooler that was full of ice cold water. Joe was so excited to try it! + +Joe's mom said, "Let's test the cooler, Joe. Go ahead and take a drink!" So Joe did. The water was so cool and refreshing! + +Joe said, "Yay! This cooler is so cool!" + +Jim smiled and said, "I am glad you like it. It will keep you cool during your adventures!" Joe was so happy. + +From then on, Joe and Jim went on tougher and tougher adventures, knowing they were never going to get too thirsty, because they always had the cooler filled with ice cold water! +Mama brought Frank to the zoo and they had lots of fun. Frank saw so many animals and they were all so funny. Mama told him that he could feed the animals. + +Frank looked around and saw some birds with colorful feathers. He grabbed some of the food that Mama had given him, and he began to feed the birds. The birds chirped and flew away, happy with their snack. + +Mama and Frank kept going and they finally came to the elephant and the monkeys. They both laughed when they saw how funny the monkeys were. Frank started throwing pieces of food to them, and they ran around, trying to catch it. + +Mama said that the animals must be tired and brought Frank over to the beds. Frank still had some food in his hands, so he fed the animals one last time before they left the zoo. + +Mama was happy that Frank had so much fun at the zoo, and they both said goodbye to the animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who felt shy. He was so shy he never wanted to answer anyone, ever. + +One day, he decided it was time for an adventure! He packed his bags and headed to the nearby airport. When he got to the airport, he felt a bit scared. He was so shy that he didn't even want to speak. + +A kind lady noticed the little boy looking around timidly. She asked him if he needed help. At first, the boy was too shy to answer. But then he mustered up the courage and managed to nod yes. + +The kind lady smiled and asked him where he'd like to go. Again, the boy was too shy to answer. But this time, he pointed his finger to the sky and said “up!â€. + +The kind lady understood right away. She helped the little boy onto a plane and off he went - soaring up above the clouds. That day, the little boy wasn't shy anymore - he was having the best adventure! +One day, a little boy was playing outside when he saw an empty bottle lying on the ground. He was curious and wanted to fill it up. + +He said to his mom, "Mommy, can we fill this bottle?" + +His mom said, "Yes, we can fill it with water. I will show you how it's done." + +The little boy was so excited! He watched as his mom filled the bottle with water. Then, she showed him how to do it himself. + +The little boy was happy. He thought it was easy to fill the bottle. He filled the bottle again and again. + +But one day, he filled the bottle with a liquid that was too hot. The bottle burst and the hot liquid spilled all over him! + +The little boy was really scared and he started to cry. His mom was very upset and had to take him to the hospital. The little boy was so sad that he had made a bad mistake. He learned his lesson and never filled a bottle again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was playing in the park. His favourite game was to swing on the swings. But when he swung too high he began to sneeze. + +He ran over to his mummy, who was sitting on the bench nearby. She was wearing a big, warm jacket. She said, "What's the matter sweetheart?" + +The little boy said, "I was swinging and I sneezed!" + +Mummy said, "Don't worry, it's only a little sneeze." + +The little boy said, "But I'm hungry too. Can I have a snack?" + +Mummy took a big bag of snacks out of her jacket. She opened it and took out a sour sweet. + +"Here you go," she said. + +The little boy smiled and said, "Thanks, mummy!" He ate the sour sweet and was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sofia. Sofia was three years old. One day she went outside to play and she was very happy. She saw a pretty butterfly and she admired it. + +But then it started to rain and Sofia felt miserable. She went inside her house and looked at the thermometer. It said the temperature outside was very cold. She knew she wouldn't be able to go out and play anymore. + +Sofia was so sad that she cried. But then she noticed something. The rain had brought out lots of little rainbows in the sky. Sofia admired them and felt happy again. She smiled and decided to stay inside and enjoy the rainbow's beauty. +Once there was a kangaroo named Sophie who had trouble folding her hands together. Every morning she tried her best to fold her hands together, but it was always too hard. + +One day Sophie's mum saw her trying to fold her hands. She asked, “Why don't you fold your hands like I showed you?†+ +Sophie looked very anxious and shook her head. “I want to, but it's just too difficult!†she said. + +Sophie's mum was worried. She thought for a minute and then said, “Maybe I can help. Let's practice together.†+ +So mum and Sophie spent the afternoon folding and refolding their hands. And after lots of trying, finally Sophie could fold her hands all by herself! Sophie was so happy and gave her mum a big hug. + +Now every morning Sophie proudly folds her hands with no problem at all. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old, and very fit. He liked to play outside. + +One day, his mom asked him to pray with her. She said, "Jack, come and pray with me." He looked at her and said, "Okay mommy." + +So they bowed their heads, and Jack's mom began to pray. Then Jack put in his request, "And please give me some sausages." Jack's mom laughed and said, "Jack, you can't pray for sausages. That's not how you pray." + +But Jack was persistent. He said, "But, mommy, I'm so hungry! Please can I just have one sausage?" His mom smiled and said, "Okay, Jack. After we finish praying, you can have one sausage." + +So they finished the prayer and Jack went to the kitchen, where he found one delicious sausage all for himself. He was so happy, and enjoyed his fit, tasty sausage. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was three years old and loved playing outside. +One day, while he was playing in his backyard, he found a new plant. He was so excited and decided to show it to his mom. + +Just then, Tim heard a loud bang! He stopped and saw a man shooting at bottles with a gun. Tim started crying and ran to his mom. + +Mom hugged Tim and said, “Tim, that was very dangerous. You should never play near a shooting again. There are better things to do like play with plants!†+ +Tim nodded and promised to never play near a shooting again. From then on, Tim spent his time watering and playing with his new plant. Every day he would learn new things about plants. + +The moral of the story is that it’s important to stay away from dangerous activities and instead focus on learning new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was 3-years-old and loved to explore the world around her. One day, she saw a shiny iron in her mom's bedroom and wanted to touch it. + +Her mom warned Mary not to touch the iron because it was too hot to touch. So Mary stepped away and stayed far away from the iron. + +Then Mary started exploring the rest of her mom's bedroom. She was grateful for all the new discoveries. + +Eventually, Mary started to forget about the iron. But her mom warned her one last time not to go near it. + +And so, Mary remembered to be careful and stay away from the hot iron. She was grateful that her mom warned her so she could be safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a special watch. It glowed in the dark and made bright colors, which made the little boy very happy. He would wear the watch every day and it made him feel brave and strong. + +One night, the little boy's watch started to really glow and the colors filled his bedroom. He was so amazed and curious, he had to investigate. He slowly reached out and touched the watch, but it didn't hurt. It felt harmless and the glow just got brighter. + +The boy ran to the window and saw that the entire sky was glowing! He started to giggle and laugh as he watched all the bright colors in the sky. Even though he was worried, the light was still beautiful. + +He was still staring out the window when the light slowly faded. Everything went back to normal, but the boy still felt brave and strong. He hugged his watch, thankful that it had been so harmless and magical. +Once upon a time, there lived a famous rabbit in the woods. His name was Hopsy. All the other animals in the woods knew Hopsy and loved him. + +One day, Hopsy had a problem. He was too tired to hop anywhere, so he asked the animals in the woods for a favour. He said, "Does anyone have a spare pair of legs I can borrow?" + +The animals thought it was a funny request, but they all wanted to help Hopsy. One of the animals said, "I have a spare pair of legs here. You can lend them to Hopsy." + +Another animal said, "But Hopsy won't be able to return them!" Everyone laughed, but Hopsy just hopped away with the legs. He was very happy. + +From that day on, the animals always remembered Hopsy and called him the famous Rabbit Who Could Borrow Legs! +There was once a stubborn little fox called Felix. Felix wanted to explore the forest, but his mommy wouldn't let him. +"That's too dangerous," she said. "Wait until you're bigger." +But Felix was too curious to wait. One day, he decided to sneak away and explore the forest. He said goodbye with a little wink. + +As Felix ventured into the forest, he saw all sorts of new things and asked questions about them. He asked the trees why they were so tall and why the birds sang so sweetly. When he came across a big pond, Felix asked why the water sparkled so. + +Just then, a brave little bluebird flew down to say hello. Felix asked the bird questions too, but the bird had no answers. Instead, it offered to take Felix on a big adventure. Felix jumped at the chance and so the two began to explore the forest together. + +The fox and the bluebird soon reached the end of the forest. Felix was amazed and asked lots of questions about the world beyond. But the bluebird had no answers for him. With a final wink, the little bird flew away and Felix ran back home. +Once upon a time there was a tiny bunny called Bun who loved to hide under his bed. One day, Bun's mom told him to go play outside. Bun didn't want to leave his hiding place, so he stayed put under the bed. + +Suddenly, Bun heard a loud noise coming from the living room. He hopped outside to see what was going on and noticed his mom watching a movie. It was very loud! Without saying a word, Bun hopped over to the couch and curled up in his mom's lap. + +His mom smiled, put her arm around him and said, "You should always come out of your hiding place if you hear something loud like this. Even if you're afraid, sometimes it's important to check what's going on." Bun nodded and snuggled into his mom's lap, comforted by the knowledge that his mom was always there to protect him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Grace. Grace loved to cook! She was already an independent 3-year-old. + +One evening, Grace decided that she wanted to cook dinner all by herself. She asked her mother, "Can I cook dinner all by myself?" Her mother smiled and said, "Yes, you can cook dinner all by yourself. But you need to be careful." + +So Grace took out all the ingredients, stirred them together and put them in the oven. After a few minutes, the kitchen smelled delicious. She took the tray out of the oven and put it on the counter. She was so proud of her independent cooking. + +Grace's parents were so happy with her cooking, they said "Grace, you did a great job cooking dinner all by yourself!" +One day, True was in the garden playing. She saw a ladybug on the ground, so she bent down to pick it up. As she raised her hand, the ladybug flew away. True felt hurt, like her feelings were too big for her to hold. + +Then True saw an old man, watching her from the fence by the garden. He smiled and said, "Do not worry, little girl. Learn to raise your hand and your heart, and you can always fly away with it." + +True was confused, so she asked, "What do you mean, sir?" + +The old man smiled and said, "Be True to yourself, no matter how much it hurts. You can fly away to a better place." + +True nodded, understanding. With a newfound courage, she raised her hand and her heart higher than before and watched the ladybug fly away over the fence. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tom and Sarah. Tom wanted to borrow Sarah's brilliant red bicycle. Sarah liked her bicycle and was hesitant to lend it to Tom. She thought for a while and then said, "You can borrow it if you give me a tip." + +Tom agreed and handed over a few coins. Sarah smiled as she put them in her pocket. Then she helped Tom ride her bicycle to his house. + +Tom had a great time with Sarah's red bicycle. He was so happy, he decided to keep it forever. When Sarah came by to pick up her bicycle, Tom wouldn't give it back. He said he wouldn't give it back unless Sarah paid him more money. + +Sarah felt angry and sad. She had trusted Tom to lend her bicycle, but he had tricked her. She had nothing else to offer him and sadly walked away. Tom had borrowed something from Sarah and in the end, he kept it. It was a bad ending for Sarah. +Once upon a time, there lived a special little girl. Every day, she dreamed big dreams and imagined lots of different things. Sometimes, the dreams were about flying around the world with invisible wings. Or about visiting magical lands, beyond the clouds. + +One day, the girl's mom brought her a special present. It was a veil made of sparkling stars. Whenever the little girl put it on, she felt like she was in a dream. It was like playing pretend with all the best things. + +She also had lots of regular days. Regular days were when she did all the fun things she usually did. Like swimming in the pool, playing at the park, and eating yummy ice cream. She liked regular days, too! + +The little girl liked to mix her regular days with dreaming days, too. When she did that, all the special and regular things became much more exciting. And the veil made it feel like she was living in a dream. +One day, a boy named Joe was in his room playing. Suddenly, he heard a loud crash from the other room. He ran in to investigate and saw that the bookshelf had been pushed over. Everything around it was filthy. + +Joe was very curious. He asked his mom, "What happened?" + +His mom shook her head. "I don't know", she said. "I came in here just now and the bookshelf was pushed over. Maybe a big animal did it." + +But Joe thought otherwise. He paused and then said, "I think someone pushed the bookshelf." He kept thinking and realized it was probably his naughty cat. +Joe walked over to the bookshelf and imagined his cat pushing it over. He started to giggle! + +From then on, Joe kept an eye on his little kitty - just in case it decided to push any more bookshelves! +One day, a brave little girl saw a comb. She was very nosy and wanted to know what it was. She decided to dare herself to go closer to the comb. She walked slowly over to it, and she was so brave that she touched the comb. After a few seconds, she saw how shiny it was and heard how it made a nice noise. She liked it so much that she decided to take it home. From then on, she combed her hair every morning with it. She was very proud of herself for being so brave. +Jimmy was so excited - it was time to play outside! He ran out of the house, grabbed his kite and raced to the park. He laughed as he saw the sun shining brightly. +Jimmy stood in the park and asked his mom, "Can I fly my kite?" She replied, "Yes, of course you can! Just be careful and don't go too far." +Jimmy was so eager - he wanted to be the first to hang his kite in the sky. He began to run around with his kite, feeling proud as he watched the other kids trying to hang theirs. The competition was on! After a few minutes of trying, Jimmy was the first to get his kite in the air. He jumped with joy and shouted, "I did it!" +Jimmy smiled as the sun shined down and the kite glowed in the sky. He was so proud of himself! +Once upon a time, there was a modern nut, named Steve. Steve was curious and always wanted to explore. One day, Steve asked his mom to permit him to go outside. His mom thought it was a good idea, so she nodded and gave him permission. + +Steve excitedly made his way outdoors. He saw a big tree and marveled at how cool it looked. So he decided to climb it. He jumped onto some of the low branches and soon he was up so high he could touch the leaves. + +When Steve looked around, he saw lots of different nuts. Some were very small, some were bigger than him and some were very round. Steve was excited and wanted to explore them all. He decided to hop from nut to nut and check them out. + +Steve had a terrific time discovering different types of nuts in the tree. Soon his mom called him back home for dinner and he happily complied, grateful for the permit he got to explore the modern nuts! +Once upon a time, two friends Alex and Lucy were playing in the park. They both were very excited. + +Alex said, "Let's go to my house!" + +Lucy said, "Great! Let's go." + +So, they ran to Alex's house. When they got there, Alex said, "Let's go to the kitchen and have some snacks." + +Lucy said, "Yay! I'm so excited!" + +So, they ran to the kitchen and Alex got out some cookies and juice. Lucy said, "I love snacks!" + +Alex and Lucy had so much fun. They ran around the house, giggling and playing games. Then, when it was time to go home, they hugged each other and said goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who was very graceful. She lived in a castle with her family, and they all spoke the same language. One day, the king invited people from far away to come and see the kingdom. + +The princess was excited to have some visitors and when she saw the people who had come to visit, she was amazed. They spoke in different languages and looked very different from her family. + +The princess was so curious and wanted to know more. She asked her father, the king, why the visitors spoke in different languages. Her father smiled and said that languages can include different sounds and words to create different stories. + +The princess was fascinated to learn all the different stories that all these languages can tell. She was determined to learn them all. She thanked her father, then asked the visitors if they could teach her their languages. + +The visitors were delighted, and they said yes! They all taught her the different language they each knew. She was so quick at learning, and it wasn't long before the princess became graceful in many different languages. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Mia and John. Mia wanted to buy something special for her birthday so she asked her friend, John to take her to the store. + +"We can find something cheap," said John. + +At the store, they saw a teaspoon on sale that Mia liked. "This teaspoon is so cheap," exclaimed Mia. + +John told her, "If you pay for it, it will be yours on your birthday." + +Mia was so excited and she thanked her friend. She quickly grabbed the teaspoon, ran to the cashier, and paid for it. + +The next day, it was Mia's birthday and she was surprised to find the teaspoon under her pillow. + +Mia was delighted and she told John, "Thank you so much for my present!" + +John smiled and replied, "You paid for it, so it's your special birthday gift!" +Once upon a time there were two little bunnies, one named Sue and one named John. They were both very happy and liked to play together. One day they went to the meadow and found a magic oat. They were so excited to find it and couldn't wait to see what it could do. + +They decided to eat the oat and when they did, something magical happened. Suddenly the grass became louder and Sue and John started to dance. Their feet moved so fast that Sue and John could barely keep up! + +After a while, Sue and John felt very tired. They decided to take a break and find a quiet place to rest. They found a tree and snuggled up underneath it. As they sat there quietly, they realised that the magic oat had been giving them too much energy. + +They had learned an important lesson that day: it's okay to have lots of fun, but sometimes it's important to be quiet and take a break too. +Alex was an ordinary kid. He loved to go outside and play. One day, his parents got him a special toy, a gun. He was very excited and he wanted to record what it sounded like. + +When he was about to record, his mom stopped him. She said, "No, Alex! Guns are not for record. You should play with it, but don’t record it. Okay?" + +Alex was a bit sad. He replied, "But Mom, I just want to hear what it sounds like. Please let me record it?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Okay, but don’t tell anyone. Record the sound and then delete it." Alex was overjoyed and quickly recorded the sound. When he was done, he showed it to his mom and they both laughed together. +Jack was a 3 year old boy who loved to play with his friends. One day, he was in his backyard playing tag with his friends when he stumbled across a big rock. He curiously walked up to it and noticed it had a symbol on it - a heart with something written inside it. + +"Hey, what is this?" Jack asked. + +"It's a magic rock!" One of his friends shouted. + +"A magic rock?" Jack said with disbelief. + +"Yeah" his friend replied, "We have to do a bossy twist to the rock, and it will give us a special task". + +Jack thought to himself he had been bossy and twisted many things before. So he put his hands on the rock and twisted it as hard as he could. A few minutes later, the rock began to glow. + +Jack's friend said: "You've done it! Now the rock has given you the task. Tomorrow, go to the park and you will find something special waiting for you there". + +Jack eagerly agreed, and ran off to tell his parents about his mission. + +The next day, Jack arrived at the park and, just as his friend had said, there was something special waiting for him - an ice cream truck! Jack couldn't believe his luck. He ran over to the truck, eagerly bought himself a cone, and then raced back home, feeling proud of himself. + +Jack had +Once upon a time, there lived a chubby little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved eating and would often get in trouble for taking too much food. + +One day, Lucy and her mommy were in the kitchen. "Let's make a special dessert, Lucy," Mommy said. + +"Yes! What are we going to make?" Lucy asked excitedly. "We're going to make a big, chubby pan of brownies!" Mommy said. + +Lucy clapped her hands in excitement. She helped her mommy mix the batter and put it in the pan. + +Mommy put the pan in the oven and set the timer. Lucy waited eagerly for the brownies to be ready. + +Finally, when the bell rang, the brownies were done! Lucy and Mommy carefully took the pan out of the oven. The brownies looked delicious and smelled amazing. + +Mommy divided the brownies and put them into two plates. "These are for us, Lucy - you can have whichever one you like!" she said. Lucy smiled and carefully chose her brownie. Together, they enjoyed their special treat. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Matt that lived in the backyard. Matt meowed and waited for someone to come and play with him. All of a sudden, he heard a clap and saw a little girl in the yard. She smiled and said, "Hi Matt, let's play!" + +The little girl put her hands out in front and clapped them together. Matt meowed and quickly followed the little girl, who was now running around the yard. + +Matt and the little girl ran around and around the backyard, clapping and being silly. Matt thought it was great fun! He was so excited, he ran around in circles and clapped even harder. + +The little girl smiled and said, "Let's play again!" Matt meowed and ran towards her, ready to play once again. They clapped and rushed around the backyard, laughing and having a great time. + +At the end of the day, the little girl said goodbye to Matt and waved to him as she went back inside. Matt meowed and lay down in the backyard, content with all the wonderful fun he had had that day. +Mommy was organizing her things in her room. She carefully placed her clothes in the closet, and neatly folded each shirt and skirt. Then she pulled out her lip balm and opened it. + +She smiled as she thought about how much she loved her lip balm. Mommy was so compassionate. She loved taking care of her lips and making sure they were soft and smooth. + +When she was finished organizing, Mommy walked into the kitchen. There, she saw a group of children playing together. It made Mommy feel warm and happy inside. + +The children were having so much fun! Mommy was very compassionate and she was happy that they were all happy. She watched them as they laughed and smiled. + +Mommy felt so grateful to have such wonderful children in her life. She hoped that they would always have love, laughter, and a compassionate heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old. One day, Jane wanted some chocolate, so she said to her mom, "Chocolate please!" + +Her mom said, "No, Jane. You can't have chocolate now. Hurry and get dressed before we go to the park." + +But Jane wasn't listening. She wanted some chocolate. So, she started to cry. + +Jane's mom said, "Ok, ok. Don't cry! I'll give you a piece of chocolate, but you have to hurry and get dressed now." + +So, Jane quickly put on her tough shoes and brushed her hair. Then she rushed downstairs to get her piece of chocolate. + +When Jane had eaten the chocolate, she was ready to go to the park. She said goodbye to her mom and they both hurried out the door. + +And they both lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to play in the sunshine every day. One day, Tom was playing outside when he saw a bird. He got closer and closer to the bird, but then he noticed that the bird was staring at him. Tom got scared and he ran away. + +Tom ran to his mom and he said, "Mommy, there's a bird in the garden and it was staring at me!" His mom looked at him and smiled. She said, "It's ok Tom, birds often stare at people when they are curious." + +Tom was still scared but he was also curious too. He wondered why the bird was being so curious. So he went back into the garden. He waved his little hand to the bird and said, "Hello bird." The bird just looked at him with its big eyes. Tom smiled and said, "Hi bird, I'm sorry if I scared you before." + +The bird just kept staring at Tom. Tom didn't know what to do so he just stared back. He watched as the bird opened its wings in the sunshine and flew away. Tom smiled and said, "Bye bird, have a nice day." He waved goodbye as the bird disappeared into the sky. Tom felt happy, like a weight had been lifted off his shoulders. + +Then Tom ran back to his mom and said, "Mom, I said sorry to the bird and we both just stared at +Sam and his mom were standing outside on a beautiful morning. The sun was just beginning to rise, and the sky was an attractive pink colour. + +Mom looked to Sam and said, "We have to pick up your books from the store before it vanishes!" Sam was confused and asked, "Why does it have to vanish?" + +Mom replied, "Because the store closes soon and we don't want to miss it. Let's hurry! We don't want to miss out on seeing the sunrise, either." + +Sam and his mom were running towards the store when suddenly, a loud noise made them stop in their tracks. A car had driven by very quickly. + +Sam asked, "What was that?" + +Mom replied, "It might have been a racoon! We'd better not worry about it, let's just keep running!" + +They arrived at the store just in time, and picked up the books before it vanished. As they ran back, they watched the sunrise together. + +Sam looked up at his mom and said, "Mom, this is an attractive sunrise." + +"Yes, it is," Mom smiled. + +They quickly made it back home, safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit. He liked to speed around the forest. He didn't know why, it made him happy. He also loved shapes. Circles, squares and triangles were his favorites. + +One day, Rabbit saw something very important. It was a magic shape. Rabbit hopped closer and saw that it was a diamond. The diamond was made of sparkles and it shone brightly. + +Suddenly, the diamond started to move. It moved quickly, faster and faster. Rabbit hopped along with it. He watched as it sped around the forest, changing shape with each turn. He could not take his eyes off the important magic shape. + +Rabbit followed it until it stopped. He was amazed and happy. Rabbit kept the diamond in his heart and never forgot the wonderful shapes it made when it was speeding around the forest. +Once upon a time there was a three year old girl named Sarah. Her mother made her a special promise. She said that she would take Sarah to the movies to watch her favorite cartoon. + +Sarah was so excited to go! She packed her things and got into the car. + +On the way, Sarah's older brother said something really stupid. Sarah laughed and said to him, “Why are you being so stupid?†+ +Her brother just rolled his eyes and said, “I was only kidding. Just forget about it.†+ +When they arrived at the movie theater, it was time for Sarah to watch her favorite cartoon. She shouted with joy and clapped her hands. Her mother smiled and said, “I promised, didn't I?†+ +Sarah smiled and hugged her mother. It was the best day ever! +One day, Jack was walking outside in the park. Suddenly, Jack met a big, fancy pumpkin. Jack was very excited and said, "Hi, pumpkin! What are you doing here?" The pumpkin didn't say anything so Jack asked again, "Can I be your friend?" + +This time, the pumpkin smiled and said, "Yes, you can! Let's go and play together!" So Jack and the pumpkin played together in the park. They ran and jumped and had lots of fun. Jack had the best time with his new fancy pumpkin friend. + +They said goodbye and Jack ran home. He was already looking forward to the next time he could meet his new pumpkin friend again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends Tommy and Sally. Tommy had a jet that he liked to play with. One day it was a sunny day, and Tommy wanted to take off with his jet. So, off he went in his jet and Sally followed him in her car. + +When they were flying high in the sky, Sally noticed that the clouds were getting darker and darker. Suddenly, it started to rain and lightning struck near them. Sally became scared. She said to Tommy, “Tommy, let’s go back! It’s dangerous!†+ +But Tommy said, “No way! Let’s stay and have some fun!†As the storm got worse, they could see the jet melting due to the rain. + +Sally shouted out, “Tommy, we have to go right now! This is too dangerous!†+ +Finally, Tommy agreed and they quickly went back to the ground. They were safe and the jet was melted and no longer usable. +Once there was a kitty who was very adventurous. She was looking for something new to explore. + +One day the kitty found a forest and decided to explore it. She stepped into the forest and started to walk around. She saw lots of new things she had never seen before. She heard birds chirping and the leaves rustling in the wind. + +Suddenly she heard a voice. "Hello kitty, where are you going?" It was a bunny! The kitty was surprised and replied, "I'm exploring the forest! I just arrived here and it's so new and exciting". + +The bunny smiled. "Let's go explore together!" she said. So the kitty and the bunny ran around, giggling and discovering new things. They found a big tree with thick branches and lay beneath it looking up at the sky. + +Together they lay in the forest, admiring all the new things they had discovered and enjoying each other's company. The kitty and the bunny were so happy. +Once there was a round, tidy house at the top of the hill. It was such a nice house, with windows that shone in the sun. Every day, the family that lived there kept it clean and tidied up. + +One day, a big storm blew through the town. The wind was so strong that it moved the house - it started to fall down the hill! Everyone ran, the house tumbled and crashed all the way. + +When the storm was over, the house looked really messy. The windows were broken and the walls were all crumbled. The tidy house was now just a messy pile of blocks! +Once there was a girl. She was walking down the street, when she realized that there was something disgusting in the air. It smelt awful and she didn't want to pass by it. + +But she continued to walk until she saw where it was coming from. It was a huge puddle of mud right in front of her. She was really mad that she had to walk through it. + +The girl asked a nearby passer-by for help, but the person shrugged their shoulders and told her to go away. She had no choice so she started walking through the mud, cursing under her breath. + +But then she realized that the mud was more than just disgusting - it was dangerous too. Suddenly, she felt her feet slipping from underneath her and she screamed out for help. + +In the distance, she heard some people running towards her, but it was too late. She slid down into the mud, realizing as she fell that nothing was going to be able to help her now. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and her little girl. The little girl was three years old and full of joy. One day, mommy told the little girl that she needed to clean her room. The little girl believed mommy and went to her room to clean. As the little girl was cleaning, she felt pain in her hands. + +The little girl asked, "Mommy, why do I have pain in my hands?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "It's ok, my sweet girl. Cleaning can be hard, but it's important. And look! You made your room so brown and clean." + +The little girl was so very proud of her hard work. She believed in herself and her mommy, and that made her feel very special. +Once upon a time, there was a little three-year-old girl named Anna. One day, she wanted a cookie. She asked her mom to give her a cookie, but her mom said no. + +Anna was very persistent and kept asking her mom over and over until her mom finally said alright. She told Anna that she could go to the cookie jar and get one cookie. + +So Anna went over to the cookie jar. But when she opened it, a mouse ran out! Anna screamed and ran away. + +Anna's mom was mad and told her that she had to be more careful. She would no longer give Anna any cookies. + +Anna was so sad but she kept being persistent. But due to her mistakes, Anna never got a cookie and always had to watch everyone else eat them. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful stable. Inside the stable were two ponies. They were eager to go out for a ride. +The stable keeper tried his best to get them ready. He brushed their manes, strapped the saddles and wrap the reins. But no matter what he did, the ponies just wouldn’t move. +The stable keeper was getting frustrated. He had tried everything he knew yet nothing seemed to work. +Suddenly, he had an idea. He went back inside the stable and found a long piece of cloth. He wrap it around the ponies, like a big hug. The ponies felt warm and safe, and finally began to move. +The stable keeper was so happy and relieved. He thanked the ponies for being so brave and obedient. +The ponies enjoyed their ride and when they returned to the stable, they were happy and content. All thanks to the magic of the wrap. +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tom and Sarah. Tom and Sarah were walking through the forest together. Suddenly, Tom stopped and pointed to a tall tree. He said "Look Sarah, there's a zebra!" + +Sarah looked carefully and couldn't believe it! She saw a big, bossy zebra standing under the tree. The zebra was looking around, eating leaves. + +Tom and Sarah stood there, watching the zebra. The zebra stared right back at them. After a few moments, the zebra snorted and stomped its feet. It was bossy! + +Tom and Sarah didn't know what to do. Suddenly, the zebra started walking away slowly. Tom whispered to Sarah: "Let's follow it!" + +So, Tom and Sarah followed the bossy zebra through the forest. Soon, they found themselves in a beautiful meadow full of flowers. It was a magical place! + +Tom and Sarah said goodbye to the bossy zebra and decided to pick some of the pretty flowers. They gathered a big bouquet, and headed off, happy and content. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Rob and Joe. They were both small but big-hearted. One day they were playing in the garden when they saw a tank. Rob knew this was a special tank, so he asked Joe to bow to it as a sign of respect. + +Joe was confused by this and he was quite rude to Rob. He did not want to bow and he shouted "No!" to Rob. This hurt Rob's feelings. He wanted to show respect for this tank, so he became very sad. + +Rob began to cry, so Joe looked at him in surprise. He was not expecting this reaction. Joe started to feel bad for what he had said. He walked over to Rob and gave him a hug. He asked Rob why he was so sad and Rob told him about the tank. + +Joe suddenly realised why Rob wanted him to bow. He asked Rob to lead him over to the tank and they both bowed in respect. Rob was happy that Joe understood and it made him smile. From then on, Joe and Rob knew how to show respect for things that were special. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Polly who wanted to go on an adventure. She heard about a far away maze and decided to go explore it. + +Polly asked her parents if she could go. Her mom said, "No, the maze is too tough for you to go by yourself." + +"Please, mommy, I will be careful," Polly begged. + +But her mom said, "No, you do not know the way, so you cannot go by yourself." + +So Polly asked her older brother to come with her. He said, "I will come, but only if you promise to be careful and follow me." + +Polly and her brother headed off and eventually found the maze. It was very big and looked tough. Even with her brother guiding her, Polly got lost many times. She had to trust her brother to help find their way out. + +At last they finally made it out of the maze, and they were both very happy. + +The moral of the story is that even when faced with something tough and scary, you can find ways to work together and make it through. When faced with an adventure, sometimes it's better to ask for help to make sure you find your way out. +Fred was a little boy. He loved to watch television. Every day, he watched his favorite shows on the old, cheap television. But then one day, things changed. Fred's mom said she had a surprise for him! Fred was excited. + +Mom brought home a brand new, shiny television. It was much bigger than the old one, and it was not cheap. Fred was surprised and wondered why his mom had bought such a nice television. + +Then, his dad told Fred that the old cheap television was gone. Fred was sad. He liked watching his shows on the old television. + +But then one night, when Fred turned on the new television, he saw a movie just starting. It was a movie he had been wanting to watch for a long time. He was so excited! + +Fred realized that getting the new television was the best surprise ever! He was so happy he could watch all his favorite shows. And thanks to his new, not-so-cheap television, he could watch them in high-definition. +The little girl was getting frustrated. She took off her shoes and went to the mill, a place nearby that she knew she could find something fun. + +When she arrived at the mill, she was very excited. She saw a little wooden bridge that led to a meadow filled with flowers. + +The little girl ran across the bridge, quickly reaching the middle. Then, suddenly, the bridge began to wobble, and she was scared. + +But soon, she heard a voice from above. + +"Don't be afraid," it said. "Just hold onto the railing and go." + +The little girl took a deep breath and continued to walk across the bridge. With each wobble, she felt her frustration start to melt away. Finally, she reached the other side of the bridge and made it safely to the other side of the meadow. + +She was so happy. She had faced her fears, and she knew she would never forget the experience. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only three years old and loved to run around and play. Every day, she would run outside and shout for her mom to come and play with her. + +One day, Sarah ran out of the house shouting, but this time she didn't get any response. She decided to run to the kitchen to look for her mom. When she entered, she saw her mom sitting in the corner, her face was very sad. + +Sarah asked, "Mommy, why are you so sad?" Her mom shook her head and said, "I'm just tired, sweetie." Sarah could tell her mom was lying. She asked again and her mom said, "I'm tired of eating the same old meal every night. It's so rough and plain." + +Sarah smiled and said, "Don't worry, Mommy. I'll make you a special meal tomorrow night. It'll be the best you ever tasted." Her mom smiled and thanked her, but Sarah had no idea how hard it was to make a meal. + +The next night, Sarah and her Mom sat down for dinner. Sarah had made the meal with all her heart, but it tasted so awful. Sarah's mom looked at her with sadness in her eyes and shouted, "Sarah, this meal is terrible!" and with that, Sarah's dream was crushed. +One day, Keira was very lonely. She had no friends and she wanted to find someone to play with. She started to walk around her house, hoping to see someone. + +Finally, after a while, Keira saw someone! It was a girl in the garden. She ran to the garden and said, "Hi! I'm Keira. Who are you?" + +The other girl said, "My name is Maria. Do you want to play with me?" + +Keira was so excited. She said, "Yes please! What should we play?" + +Maria thought for a while and said, "We could make a castle with the sand. We can be princesses and knights!" + +Keira smiled. She said, "I like that game. Let's start!" + +They smiled and started to make a big castle out of the sand. Keira was no longer lonely. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sophie. Sophie had a toy rocket that she loved to play with. Every day she would take her rocket and rock it back and forth. + +One day Sophie took her rocket to the park and she saw a loop on the ground. She was so excited and couldn't wait to try it out. She carefully moved her rocket around the loop. + +Then, she found a big heavy rock and placed it on the track. She picked up the rocket and put it on top of the rock. Then, she rocked it and watched as it went around the loop. + +Sophie laughed and shouted with joy. She had so much fun rocking her rocket around the loop and she did it again and again. Finally, when the sun started to go down, it was time for Sophie to go home. She put her toy rocket back in her bag and said goodbye. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She wanted a special costume. She looked around but all of the costumes were very ordinary. Then one day, she found one she liked. She picked it up and smiled. It was perfect! She knew she had to have it. + +The girl asked her mom to buy the costume. Her mom said it would cost money. The girl happily used her pocket money to buy the costume. + +When she got home, she put on the costume. She felt so fancy! Everyone around her said she looked great. The girl was so proud of her costume. She knew that it was special and different. + +From that day forward, the girl always wore her special costume. Everywhere she went she was happy and proud. No matter how ordinary the other costumes were, hers was one of a kind. +Billy and his mum were walking in the park. Billy saw a group of his school friends, so he ran over and joined them. + +The group was helping a man in the park. He was trying to cover his boat with a big white sheet. + +"Can I help?" asked Billy. + +His friends agreed and gave him a corner of the sheet. The wind was blowing harshly so the sheet kept getting blown around. + +The man thanked them for their help and the group smiled back. + +"We did it!" said one of Billy's friends. + +They all went back to the playground, tired from the wind. Billy was happy he could join in the activity and he felt proud of himself for helping. +"Look Mommy, what did I find?" said Mikey, a 3-year-old, excitedly. + +Mommy smiled and looked at what he held in his hand. "That's an old figure, sweetheart," she said. + +Mikey was happy to learn something new. He loved finding old things and figuring out what they were. He always felt very special when he could learn new things. + +"Can you tell me what it is?" he asked. + +Mommy smiled again. "That's a knight! He was a special kind of soldier. Can you say it with me?" She lovingly repeated "knight" until Mikey could say it too. + +Mikey faced the knight proudly. It was a good feeling to learn something new. + +"Now let's put him back where you found him, okay?" Mommy said. + +Mikey carefully put the old figure back on its shelf in the toy room. He was happy to find out something new and he knew he would learn more things soon. +John was a 3 year old boy who lived with his mom, dad, and siblings. One day, John asked his mom what he would learn that day. She told him, "You are going to get a haircut!" + +John was excited, because he had never had a haircut before. His dad drove him to the barber's shop. + +Inside the barber's shop, John felt excited and a little scared. He sat in the ancient wooden chair and waited. + +When the barber finally came, John was a little nervous. The barber picked up the scissors and started snipping away at John's hair. John watched his hair fall into the sink, and eventually the barber was finished. + +John looked in the mirror, and he was thrilled! He liked his new haircut and felt proud of himself for learning something new. He thanked the barber, and went back home with his family. +One day, a little girl named Anna was walking through the park. She was very excited to find a yoga class that her mom had told her about. + +When she arrived, the teacher welcomed her. Anna was a bit fearful, but the teacher said she would help her clean the yoga mat. Anna smiled and said she was ready. + +But when Anna stood on the mat, she felt strange. She became very fearful and couldn't stop shaking. Anna tried to clean, but she just couldn't get it right. The teacher was getting frustrated and asked Anna to leave. + +Anna ran out of the park feeling sad. She knew she would never be able to come back to yoga again. She had never felt so bad in her life. +Once upon a time, there was a family who lived in a new house. They were very happy and the children enjoyed playing in the big yard. + +One day, the kids were running in the yard when their daddy asked them to come inside. He had a special delivery for them. + +When the kids came inside, their daddy said, “Guess what I just got for us. It’s for our new fireplace.†+ +The kids looked at the fireplace and saw a box. They asked, “What’s in the box, Daddy?†+ +He said, “It’s a surprise. Let’s open it and see.†+ +After they opened the box, they saw a new puppy inside! + +The kids cheered and squealed with delight. They hugged their new puppy and played with him all day long. + +Their daddy said, “I hope everyone is happy with my special delivery.†+And they all said, “Yes! We love him!†+Once upon a time, there was a stubborn rabbit. He wanted to find an oasis in the desert, so he started to walk. He saw something far away, but he stubbornly kept on going. After walking for a long time, he finally reached the oasis. He was so excited, he could hardly believe it. + +But when he got there, he couldn't believe his eyes. The oasis was only a mirage, and the rabbit was fooled. He was so angry, he stood there for a long time, refusing to move. As the sun went down, the rabbit had to accept that he had been deceived by the mirage. He was too stubborn to turn back, so he kept standing there in the desert, until his furry body turned dry and drifted away in the wind. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called John. John was three years old and he loved cocoa. One day when John was playing, his friend Marcus came to visit. + +John said, "Hi Marcus, do you want to play?" But Marcus just looked at the ground and said, "No, I don't feel very happy today". John felt sad. He knew his friend was in need of some help. + +John said, "Let's make cocoa, it's one of my favourite things. Maybe that will make you feel better". So they made cocoa together and sat on the couch to drink it. + +Marcus was still feeling down, so John said, "It's ok Marcus, it's alright to feel sad sometimes. I'm here for you". Marcus started to feel better. He was filled with gratitude for John's compassionate words and said, "Thank you for being a good friend and for wanting to give me cocoa". + +John smiled and said, "That's what friends are for". +One day, Katie went to the park with her mom. At the park, Katie spotted a purple swing. She rushed to the swing, eager to try it out. + +Katie's mom held on to the swing and said, "Come on Katie, seat quickly!" A smile spread across Katie's face as she quickly seated on the swing. + +Katie's mom started pushing her, and the swing started swaying back and forth. Katie laughed and said, "Higher, higher, mom!" + +The two were having lots of fun until Katie noticed something. Underneath the swing was a big piece of lumber. She pointed to it and asked, "Mom, is that lumber purple too?" + +Her mom smiled and nodded, "Yes, it's a lovely shade of purple. But, Katie, it's time to go now." + +Katie sighed, then hopped off the swing and said goodbye to her purple swing. +Once upon a time there was an old tree. It was made of wood, so it was very strong. Every morning it watched two squirrels who would come and nibble on its bark. They would take the bark and chew it very fine, until the old tree was almost bald! + +One day the old tree had had enough. It shook with anger and said in a squeaky voice, "Hey there squirrels! Stop chewing my wood, or else!" + +The squirrels were scared, but didn't stop. They had been nibbling on the wood for so long that they couldn't help themselves. + +But the old tree was determined. It held its branches in the air and warned the squirrels, "If you keep chewing my wood, bad things will happen!" The squirrels rushed away and didn't come back. + +The moral of the story is this: think before you act! If you don't, you might regret it. +Once upon a time, there was a frisky girl named Lisa who loved to play by the sea. Every day, she would run to the shore with her bucket and spade and splash in the surf. + +One day, when Lisa went to the beach, she noticed something special. She saw a big, red crab close by the water! Lisa was very curious. She went up to the crab and said, “Hello, Mr. Crab! What are you doing here?†+ +The crab replied, “I'm here to remind you never to close your eyes when you're playing by the sea. You could get hurt if you don't watch where you step!†+ +Lisa thought about what the crab said and realized she should always be careful when playing at the seashore. She thanked the friendly crab and went back to her playful splashing. + +From then on, Lisa always kept her eyes open when she was by the shore, so she could stay safe and have lots of fun. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sammy and Kate. They were best friends and did everything together. + +But one day, Sammy and Kate began to fight. Sammy was being very bossy and wouldn't let Kate have her way. +Kate was so angry she shouted and said, "I don't want to be your friend anymore!". + +Sammy was very sad, but he realized what he had done. He knew he had been bossy and he wanted to say sorry. So he asked his mom for some makeup. + +On the next day, Sammy gave Kate the makeup and said "I'm sorry. Let's not fight anymore?". + +Kate was so happy that Sammy had apologized. She smiled and said, "Yes, let's not fight anymore. I still want to be your best friend." And that's what they did! + +The two friends had a happy reunion and never fought again. Even though they sometimes disagreed, they always made up. +Jimmy was playing with his truck. He loved to fit little pieces together to make a big truck. All of a sudden, his truck ran out of energy, and it didn't move anymore. + +"Oh no!" Jimmy cried. "My truck is dead!" + +Jimmy's dad heard him, and came over to see what had happened. He took the truck and examined it. + +"Don't worry, Jimmy. This truck isn't dead," he said. "It just needs a little recharge." + +He plugged the truck in and after a few moments, it was ready to go! Jimmy was so excited! + +He picked up the truck, gave it a big hug, and shouted, "My truck fits again!" +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. Tom had received a heavy sack from his parents and he wanted to leave it somewhere safe. + +Tom decided to take it down to a deep forest near his house. But when he got there, he was scared. It was so dark and quiet. + +Tom turned to his friend who was with him and said, “What should I do? It’s so deep in here.†+ +His friend smiled and said, “Leave the sack here, Tom. It’s safe. Nobody will find it.†+ +So Tom did what his friend said and put the sack in a special place. Then Tom and his friend ran away, smiling. They knew they had done the right thing. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jane. Jane was three years old and she loved playing in the park. + +One day when Jane was playing in the park she felt something strange near her foot. She looked down and saw a small stone she had never seen before. + +Jane asked her mum, "What is this?" + +Her mum replied, "It is a special stone, Jane. It has special powers!" + +Jane was very excited and asked "What can it do?" + +Her mum mentioned, "It can make the pain go away if you hold it tight." + +Jane asked, "How does it work?" + +Her mum said, "It is still unknown, but it can help you feel better." + +So Jane held the stone close to her heart. It felt warm and soon she felt no more pain. She was so excited to find out that the unknown stone had these special powers. +Once upon a time, there were two sisters. Both of them were kind and thoughtful. One day, the older sister needed a cloth. So the younger sister thoughtfully said,"I know what we can do!" She ran over to the closet and found a cloth. She handed it to her sister who was very happy. + +The older sister thanked her sister for being so thoughtful. Then she asked, "Can I use this cloth for something special?" The younger sister said, "Of course. What do you need it for?" + +The older sister smiled and said, "I'm going to make a dress for you so that you can have something special to wear." The younger sister was so excited. She couldn't wait to have a new dress. + +The older sister worked very hard and was very thoughtful. She had made the dress perfectly. The younger sister happily put it on and twirled around. They both hugged each other and thanked the other for being so thoughtful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was walking through the desert looking for an oasis. She was so thirsty! Suddenly, Lily saw a beautiful white oasis in the distance. + +She was so excited, she ran as fast as she could towards it. When she arrived, she noticed that there were some white rocks around the oasis. She put her ear up to the rocks and heard a voice. + +The voice said, "Hello, Lily! I am the Magic Rock. You can have a drink from my oasis, but first you must wipe the rocks with your hands. Will you do it?" + +Lily smiled and nodded her head. She wiped the rocks with her hands and with each wipe, the rocks sparkled and glowed brighter. When she was done, she took a sip from the oasis. She let out a huge sigh of relief, it was the best drink she had ever tasted! + +Lily thanked the Magic Rock and went back on her way. She was never thirsty again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had an original barrel. She liked to seat inside it. She would seat all day long. She would look out of the barrel, and see the birds flying. It made her happy. + +One day, she saw a new barrel. This barrel looked just like her's. She got an idea. She put her original barrel on top of the new barrel. She seat on top of them both and laughed as she rocked back and forth. + +The little girl had so much fun that she didn't want to leave. But soon it was time to go home. She left her barrel behind and went home. + +The little girl remembered her barrel and smiled. She had made a great adventure. +Once there was a little girl named Suzie. She was only three years old and so she liked to play with things that matched. One day she found a pine cone and wanted a match for it. She went into the park and carefully looked around. + +A bird landed on a nearby branch and chirped, "The sour pine is over there! If you look very carefully, you may find a match." Suzie followed the bird and finally found a pine cone that matched the first one she found! It was so exciting! + +Suzie thanked the bird for her help and went about her day. She couldn't wait to go home and give the pine cones to her mom. Suzie was so proud that she was able to find two pine cones that matched. +Once upon a time, two best friends called Tom and Mary were playing in the park when Mary said, "I want to play in the sunshine." + +Tom replied, "But it is so rare to see sunshine like this. We should enjoy it while we can and not take it for granted." + +Mary thought for a moment, "You are right. We should be thankful for how lucky we are to have sunshine." + +So, Tom and Mary ran out into the sunshine and played with a big smile on their faces. They played until they couldn't play anymore and they thanked the sunshine for such a fun time. + +The moral of the story is to appreciate and be thankful for the simple things in life, such as sunshine, which many take for granted. Enjoying the rare sunshine will bring more joy than wanting more of it. +Once upon a time there was a pig. His name was Pink and he loved to play. Every day he would run around, and he always had lots of fun. + +But sometimes, his friends would tease him. They would laugh and call him silly names. They would always say something funny about him, even when he didn't understand what they were saying. + +One day, Pink was running around the field when he suddenly stepped in a big puddle of ink. It was very long, so it was hard for Pink to get out. He started to cry and he was very sad. + +His friends saw this and started to tease him even more. They laughed and pointed at Pink, who was still stuck in the ink. He wanted to get out, but he just couldn't. He was stuck in the ink forever. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two sisters. They were both very friendly, but one of them was jealous. + +The older sister was always playing with her video. She would play games with it and make funny videos too. + +The younger sister wanted to play too. She asked her older sister if she could join in, but the older sister said no. + +The younger sister felt so jealous. Suddenly, she had an idea. She picked up a pencil and started to draw a picture. As she used the pencil, it made a sharp sound. + +The older sister stopped playing and looked at the younger sister drawing. She smiled and said "now we can play together". + +The two sisters enjoyed playing with the video and happily shared it. The younger sister was no longer jealous. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog who had a very special job: watching the house. Every day he would stand by the door, hoping for someone to come to visit. + +One day, a stranger came to the door carrying a big, long rope. He said, “I need to examine the house to make sure it is safe. Can your dog stay here and watch it for me?†+ +The owners said, “Yes, our dog is very loyal, he will stay here and make sure the house is safe." + +So the stranger went into the house and the dog stayed by the door with the rope. He wagged his tail, knowing that he was keeping the house safe and being a loyal friend. + +When the stranger came back out, he thanked the dog and said, “Thank you for watching, you did a good job.†The dog was happy to help, and the owners were proud of him. +Once, there was a little boy called Tom. He loved going on adventures! So one day, Tom went to the beach with his mom and dad. + +As he looked around he noticed amazing kayaks! He asked his mom and dad what it was. His parents smiled and explained that it was a kayak and you can go on the water with it. + +Tom was so excited! He wanted to take a ride. So, his parents rented him a kayak and he went on the water. + +Tom had a great time, he loved paddling around. He kept wandering off and exploring further and further away from his parents. + +After a while, Tom's mom called out to him, "Tom! It's time to head back, let's go!" Tom was a bit sad that the kayak adventure had come to an end, but he knew that he would come back soon. + +Tom waved goodbye to the amazing kayaks, and returned home with his parents with happy memories of his adventure. +It was a bright, sunny day and Sammy and his mom were at the park. Sammy was pushing his new wagon around, enjoying the nice day. + +"Let's go swing," his mom said. + +Sammy yelled with excitement and ran to the swing set. His mom followed, pushing the wagon behind her. + +After playing for a while, Sammy shouted, "Look at my tooth!" He had just lost his first tooth, and it was wiggling around in his mouth. + +Mom smiled, "It looks so new! Go and show Grandma when we get home." + +Sammy grabbed his tooth and held it in his hand. He was so proud! He ran to the wagon and put his tooth inside, then jumped in and yelled, "Let's go home!" + +His mom laughed and waved goodbye to the park. +Once upon a time there was a tall harbor. It was a beautiful harbor with lots of boats and ships. One day a little boy wanted to go and explore the harbor. He hopped on a boat and sailed away. + +He arrived at the harbor and looked around. It was so exciting! The little boy was amazed by all the big boats and he couldn't wait to explore them. + +Suddenly he heard a familiar voice. It was his mom calling him from the shore. She said, "It's time to clean up now! Let's go home." + +The little boy was disappointed, but he obeyed his mom. He hopped off the boat and they went back home. + +From that day on, everytime the little boy looked at the tall harbor, he remembered his special adventure. +Once there was a young girl called Shelly. Her parents bought her a brand new dishwasher. Shelly was so excited to have it, but she was also little bit scared. + +Shelly's mum said, "Don't worry Shelly, it will be fun to use it. Just put the dishes in and press the button and it will spray and clean the dishes." + +Shelly was so excited, she put her dishes into the dishwasher. She was so excited that she started jumping up and down. She pressed the button and the dishwasher started to spray. Shelly started to laugh and cheer with joy. + +But the dishwasher started to make a loud noise and it started to shake. Shelly became very restless and worried. + +Her mum came in and said, "Don't worry Shelly, it's ok. This noise means that the dishwasher is cleaning the dishes. The shaking means that the dishes are getting really clean." + +Shelly smiled and felt much better. The dishwasher finished and the dishes were clean and shiny. Shelly was so happy. She had learned how to use a dishwasher. +Once upon a time, a mom and her three year old daughter were going to decorate their house to make it look nice. The daughter was so excited to pick out the decorations. After they finished, she asked her mom why they had to decorate the walls. + +Her mom smiled and said, "It is important to decorate our house so it looks nice, but it's also important to decorate our minds too. That's why I'm going to a lecture today." + +"What's a lecture?" the daughter asked. + +"It's a talk about something important," said her mom. + +The daughter felt alert and asked to come too. Her mom said no, but told her she would bring her something special later. The daughter waved her mom off and waited for the lecture to end. + +When her mom came home, she had amazing news. She told her daughter that she had learned a valuable lesson during the lecture and it was time to start decorating their minds too. + +The daughter was so excited and they both went to the library to pick out fun books. Together they decorated their minds with knowledge and stories. It was the best lesson they ever learned. +Once there was a brave girl named Sarah. One day, Sarah decided to go into a cave near her house. She tugged on her brother's shirt to come with her. + +But when they arrived, Sarah heard a noise that disturbed her! It was like a low roaring from deep within the cave. Her brother looked around and saw a bright, orange flame in the depths of the cave. + +"Don't worry," said her brother, and he walked towards the flame. + +Sarah was scared and begged him to stop, but he kept going. He calmly walked up to the hard flame and put his hand over it. To Sarah's surprise, the flame disappeared! + +But then there was another noise — this one was much louder. It sounded like laughter! Sarah was happy and she ran up to her brother to give him a huge hug. + +The flame was actually a magical creature that had been trapped in the cave for a long time. When her brother touched it, the creature's powers were released and it disappeared in a flash of light! + +Sarah and her brother made a promise that they would never disturb the flame again. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a nice, polite puppy. He liked to spend his days playing and running in the sunshine. One day, he decided to go for a walk in the nearby forest. + +As he walked through, he smelled something sweet cooking. He was so curious, he just had to investigate. Soon he reached the source of the smell: a steaming pot, cooking over an open fire. + +The puppy approached the pot, but the old woman stirring it said, “oh no, get away from there!†She shooed him away, but the puppy didn’t understand her. He just wanted to see what was in the pot. + +The woman tried to explain that it wasn’t polite to interrupt someone when they’re cooking, but the puppy just didn’t listen. So the woman decided to show him. She took a spoon and stirred the pot, revealing the most delicious stew the puppy had ever seen. + +The moral of the story is that when we're polite and show respect for others, we're rewarded with kindness and generosity. +The fire was flickering in the fireplace, its flames dancing through the living room. Jack was restless and couldn't sit still. He got up and toddled towards the fireplace. His mum saw him and called out. + +"Jack, be careful! You mustn't touch the flames, they are hot and will hurt you." + +Jack took a step back, embarrassed and blushed. His mum smiled, her eyes still alert and aware. + +"I know fire is fun to watch but you must never touch it." + +Jack nodded, realising he had been wrong to go too close to the fire. He stepped away from the fireplace, feeling relieved that he hadn't been burned by the flame. +Sammy was playing in the park. He loved the sun on his face and the smell of the grass. He saw a tall tree and went over to investigate. He saw a long rope hanging from one of the branches and he asked his Dad, "What's that?" + +His Dad replied, "That's a rope, Sammy, and we can pretend that it's a river." + +Sammy was excited. He said, "We can pretend there's a knot in the middle and we have to cross it and then we'll be on the other side." + +His Dad smiled. He grabbed the ends of the rope and said, "Yes, let's pretend." He helped Sammy cross the "river" and then said, "We made it to the other side! Now we have to find a clean beach and it will be like a real adventure!" + +Sammy and his Dad searched until they found the perfect spot. It was sandy and bright and Sammy happily splashed in the water. It was a wonderful day! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jim and Joe. One day, Jim and Joe were walking in a forest. Suddenly, a heavy wind started blowing. The wind kept getting stronger and stronger. + +Jim said to Joe, “We should try and resist the wind.†So, Jim and Joe walked forward and held their arms up to help keep them steady. + +The wind kept blowing, but eventually they reached a small pass. Joe asked Jim, “How did you know there was a pass here?†+ +Jim smiled and said, “I didn’t. I just hoped we would find one to help us resist the wind.†+ +Then, the wind died down and Jim and Joe continued their adventure. They smiled at one another, glad they had been able to resist the heavy wind. +Molly was visiting her grandma. Grandma lived in a big yellow house. Molly was excited to visit. + +Molly looked around the house. She discovered some interesting things. Grandma had lots of yellow things like a bright yellow dress and a yellow hat. She even had a yellow cat! + +Molly asked Grandma, "Why do you have so many yellow things?" + +Grandma replied with a cheerful smile, "I love yellow. It makes me feel happy." + +Molly smiled and said, "Me too!" + +Molly kept exploring the house. She discovered the most amazing thing - a big yellow balloon! + +Molly squealed with excitement, "Look at that, Grandma!" + +Grandma said, "Ah, yes! That's for you, my dear. I knew it would make you happy." + +Molly was delighted. She hugged Grandma and thanked her. Molly had the best visit ever! +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He had some sheep that he loved. Every day, he took the sheep out to the fields to graze. One day, the farmer got very busy and forgot to take the sheep out to the fields. He looked for them in the barn, but the sheep were nowhere to be seen. + +Being worried, the farmer said to the animals living in the barn,"Have you seen my sheep?" But the animals all said no. + +The farmer was getting sad, but then he heard a voice behind him. It was an old man with a white beard. The old man said, "look for the sheep in the field behind the barn." + +The farmer went to the field and found his sheep grazing in the grass. He was so happy. The farmer thanked the old man and returned the sheep to the barn. + +The lesson here is that it is important to remember to care for a loved one. If we don't care for them, they might be lost. So make sure that you take care of your loved ones and always remember to make them feel fine. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Joe. Joe was three years old, and he loved playing outside. One day, while out playing, he saw a scary fire in the distance. He was so scared he didn't dare go any closer. + +As Joe watched, he saw a brave knight walking up to the fire. He said to the knight, "What are you doing? The fire is so scary!" + +The knight replied, "Don't be afraid, Joe! I'm here to help. I'm going to use my shield to yield the fire and make it go away so you can safely play again." + +Joe was amazed as the knight charged forward, shield in hand. He watched as the knight managed to contain the fire and make it go away. Joe was so thankful to the knight for helping him. + +The knight turned to Joe and said, "See? Courage is the best way to yield fear and win any battle!" Then he tipped his hat and continued on his way. + +Joe went back to playing, with a smile on his face. From then on, he remembered that it was OK to be scared, as long as you stay brave! +Once upon a time there was a furry dog called Spot. Spot was always happy and loved to go for walks. One day the sun was shining brightly and Spot asked its owner if they could go to the park. It was a wonderful day out, the sky was blue, there were puffy white clouds, and a rainbow appeared. Spot was so excited to see it! + +Spot ran around the park with its owner, chasing butterflies and playing with a ball. Suddenly, Spot noticed something on the ground. It was a furry rainbow! Spot was so happy and it had never seen anything like it before. It nuzzled the rainbow carefully and it disappeared. + +Spot's owner was surprised and asked Spot, "Where did the furry rainbow go?" Spot thought for a moment before barking and jumping with joy. It had made a new rainbow friend and it was so excited to play together. So Spot and its rainbow friend ran, chased and played together until it was time to go home. + +When they got home, Spot's owner asked, "Did you have fun at the park?" and Spot jumped around with joy, because it had made a new furry rainbow friend. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl. She loved to run and play in the sunshine, and never had to worry about anything. One day, she decided to run extra fast. She moved with such speed that she soon reached the edge of the land. + +The girl stopped and looked around. She was surprised to find that the land was very attractive. There were tall trees, bright flowers and colourful butterflies. She couldn't believe how beautiful it all was. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. "Hello there," it said. + +The girl looked around, but she couldn't see anyone. Then she looked up, and saw a bird in a tree. + +"Who are you?" she asked. + +"I'm a magical bird," the bird said. "I can take you to a place that's even more attractive, if you come with me." + +The girl thought for a moment. Then she decided it was worth a try. She followed the bird, and together they flew away. They sped over the land, seeing many wonderful sights. The journey was full of adventure and the little girl had the time of her life. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Kate. One day, Kate was in a hurry. She wanted to go to the park and meet her friends. She ran as fast as she could in the hot heat. + +Suddenly, Kate noticed something shiny on the ground. She bent down for a closer look and saw it was an original necklace. She quickly picked it up and put it round her neck. She knew it was special. + +Kate continued running and soon arrived at the park. She was out of breath and hot from the heat. Her friends were there waiting for her. + +"Where were you?" asked her friend Jane. + +Kate smiled and showed them the original necklace. Her friends ooohed and aaahed at its beauty. + +But then disaster struck. Out of nowhere, a policeman appeared. + +"That is not yours!" shouted the policeman. + +Kate was frightened and didn't know what to do. + +The policeman said she had to go the station to explain why she had taken the necklace. + +Kate sadly realised she had been in such a hurry that she had made a mistake. She knew it was wrong to take the necklace and there was nothing she could do. + +The bad ending was that Kate had to go to the station and explain why she had taken the necklace. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to eat. Every day, he asked his mom, “What’s for lunch?†Today, she answered, “A delicious soup!†The little boy took his chair and sat at the table, ready for lunch. + +His mom served him a big, steaming bowl of delicious soup. The little boy took a few bites and smiled. “Yum! It’s so tasty!†he said. + +After he finished, his mom asked, “Do you want something more?†He answered a big, “Yes!†+ +His mom took a big cake out of the fridge and put it on the table. “This cake is delicious!†she said. The little boy grabbed his chair and ran to the table. He took a big bite and smiled. “Yum! It’s so yummy!†he said. + +The little boy enjoyed his lunch and decided his mom made the most delicious meals! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was very restless and wanted to explore the world. One day, Daisy ran outside and felt the warm sunshine on her face. + +She saw a big lake in front of her. Curious, she walked closer and saw a lot of fish swimming. Suddenly, one of the biggest fish was in trouble and it couldn't breathe. Daisy was determined to save it. + +She quickly took off her mask and put the fish inside. Daisy held the mask close to her chest, ensuring that the fish was safe. The fish thanked her with a nod and jumped back into the lake. + +"I'm so glad I was able to help!" Daisy said with a smile. She was really proud of herself. As Daisy began to explore the world, she knew she could always rely on herself to save the day. +Once there was a little boy named Jack who wanted to go to the park to play on the swings. Jack's mom said he could go, but he needed to take his rug first. Jack was so excited! He grabbed his rug, ran out the door and to the park. + +When he got there, Jack spread his rug on the grass and sat down. He heard someone cry and he noticed another little boy, Pat, sitting on his rug nearby. + +Jack walked over to Pat and said,"What's wrong Pat?" + +Pat said, "My ball is lost. It rolled away and I can't find it. I don't have anyone to help me look for it." + +Jack smiled and said, "I'll help you look! We can take my rug, shake it out and see if your ball is stuck to it." + +Jack and Pat shook out Jack's rug and sure enough, the ball was there! + +"Thank you, Jack," said Pat. + +Jack smiled and said, "Glad to help. It is important to be kind and help others." + +Jack was excited to have met Pat and been able to help him. He was also happy to learn an important life lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tommy who was very scared. He was scared because he had been away from home for a long time and he didn't know how to get back. + +His mom saw that he was scared, so she invited him to a special restaurant. The restaurant had a big menu with all kinds of things on it. + +Tommy looked at the menu and saw things he had never seen before. He asked his mom, "What's this?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Everything on this menu belongs to you. You can choose anything and it's yours." + +Tommy was so happy and he started to pick his favourites. He knew he belonged here and he was no longer scared. +Jill and her father were walking through the park one winter day. + +"Let's relax on that lawn, Dad," Jill said. + +The grass was icy but they still enjoyed sitting there. + +Jill looked up at her dad. + +"I'm so cold," she said. + +Her dad smiled and put his coat around her. + +"That's much better," she said, snuggling into the warm coat. + +They stayed there for a while, enjoying the peaceful silence of the park. + +Jill and her dad looked out across the icy lawn. + +"Look at how still everything is," her dad said. + +The two of them lay back and relaxed in the winter sun. +One night, a little boy was playing in his room. He was poking at his toy cars when suddenly he heard a loud noise. It was his mom calling him for dinner. The little boy happily followed his mom downstairs and saw his dad had made a delicious meal. They all ate together and talked about their day. + +After dinner, the little boy helped his mom clean up and then he asked her if he could have a snack. His mom agreed and the little boy went to the kitchen and got himself a yummy treat. He ate it in bed and soon felt sleepy. + +Just as he was about to close his eyes, the little boy heard something scary. It was a nightmare! He was so scared, he started to poke his pillow. His mom came in and asked what was wrong. The little boy told her about the nightmare and she helped him to feel better. She gave him a big hug and said everything would be fine. + +The little boy snuggled up in his bed and soon he felt safe. He drifted off to sleep and had no more nightmares that night. +Once there was a family of rabbits who lived underground. There was a lot of room for them to run, dig and play. Everyday their father would go out to forage for food and one day he came back with a bossy little rabbit called Daisy. + +"I found her on the other side of the garden," he said. + +Mum thought Daisy was lovely, but the other rabbits weren't so sure. She tried to boss them around and tell them what to do. + +"I'm the boss here!" she said. + +The rabbits tried to ignore her, but Daisy just kept trying to boss them around. Eventually, they had had enough and challenged her to a race! + +"Who ever wins gets to stay and be boss," she said. + +It was a close race, but in the end the little rabbits won. + +"Now you have to go back to where you came from," said the father. + +Daisy was sad, but she knew she couldn't stay. She waved goodbye and the rabbits all waved back as she hopped off into the sunset. + +And so Daisy went back to where she came from and the rabbits remained underground, playful and happy as ever! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old and enjoyed playing in the garden. +One day, he noticed that his toe was very noisy! It was squeaking whenever he tried to walk. Jack became so upset and ran inside to his mom. +"Mom, my toe is making a funny noise. What should I do?" he asked. +His mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Jack! Let's take a look and see why your toe is making noise." Jack accepted his mom's suggestion and they looked closely at his toe. +They found a small pebble stuck in his shoe! Jack was very relieved and pulled it out. +The noisy toe was solved! +Once upon a time, there was a restless bunny named Fred. He was never happy with the weather. On a sunny day, Fred wanted it to be cloudy. On a cloudy day, Fred wanted it to be sunny. + +One day, Fred’s friend Tim the turtle asked, “Why are you so restless Fred?†+Fred said, “I just wish the weather could be different.†+ +Tim said, “Why don’t you just imagine it?†+ +Fred thought and replied, “I can imagine it! I can close my eyes and imagine it sunny and warm.†+ +Fred smiled and closed his eyes. He used his imagination to make the weather just how he wanted it. Fred was so happy. And he stayed that way ever since. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a very thoughtful machine. Every day it would ring loudly in the morning to wake everyone up. Although the machine was usually helpful, one morning it rang too early and woke everyone up too soon. + +"Why are you ringing so early today?" asked the grumpy farmer. The machine didn't say anything, but it knew it had made a mistake. + +The farmer was very unhappy, but he was also very understanding. He thought for a moment and said, "OK. I know it was an accident, so I won't be too mad. But, can you please only ring when it's time? + +The machine nodded and said, "Yes," in a soft voice. From then on it was always very thoughtful and only rang when it was time. And everyone was happy and had a wonderful rest of their day. The End. +Molly and her mom were walking in a park on a sunny day. Molly was very excited because it was the first day of the school holiday. + +Molly looked around and noticed a bird perched on a nearby tree. She asked her mom if they could try to catch it, but her mom said no. + +Molly insisted and said, "Please mom, let's try!". But her mom told her, "No, I'm sorry sweetie. That bird looks very unknown and is not familiar with us, so it might be scared." + +Molly sighed and accepted her mom's decision. She had a feeling that this holiday would be full of exciting new discoveries. +Once upon a time a little girl wanted to buy a reef. She had wanted it for a long time and was very envious when she saw others with them. One day she got enough money to buy the reef of her dreams. She jumped up and down with happiness! She finally bought it and put it in her room. From then on she was very happy and proud of her reef. The end. +Once upon a time there was a small nation. All the people in the nation enjoyed the same things and always had fun. + +One day, a very original idea appeared. Everyone decided to put the idea into action, so they got to work immediately. + +Everyone enjoyed trying something new and it made them very happy. Before long, the nation was doing the original activities all the time. + +Everyone had so much fun they were like kids again. Even the oldest person felt like they were only three years old! + +The nation enjoyed the original idea and were thankful for it. They continued to enjoy it for many, many more years. +Once upon a time there was a boy who had a brown cart. The boy was called Jack and he was only 3 years old. Every morning Jack would pass by the river on his way to school. One day, after school, Jack thought it would be fun to take his cart down to the river and play. + +Jack said, "I'm going to push my cart to the river and have fun!" So Jack pushed his cart down to the river. He enjoyed pushing and it didn't take him too long to get there. + +When he arrived, Jack saw the river was very deep. He was about to step in the water with his cart, but he didn't know the water was so deep! The brown cart suddenly started to pass away and Jack realized he was too far away from the shore now. + +Jack was really scared and started to cry. He screamed for help, but no one could hear him. Jack could see the shore getting further and further away and the brown cart sank deeper and deeper until he couldn't see it anymore. Unfortunately Jack was never seen or heard from again. +Once there was a bossy little girl. She liked telling other kids what to do. One day, the kids were playing together in the garden when some of them decided to try and jump over the gate. + +The girl said "no, don't do it!" But they ignored her and jumped. Suddenly, the gate split and they fell down. The girl was so mad that she started shouting. + +The kids were really scared. They didn't know what to do. So they just apologized to her, but the girl was too bossy for that. She said "Now you're going to have to fix it or my mom will be mad at you!" + +The kids went away, feeling very sad. They never fixed the gate and the bossy girl kept on telling them what to do. The kids learned the lesson that being too bossy is never a good idea. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the woods with his toy axe. One day, as Timmy was playing, he heard a loud noise. It was his friend Billy, who was anxious to play with him. + +"Hi Timmy, can I play with you?" asked Billy. + +"Sure!" said Timmy, happy to have a friend to play with. + +As they played, they noticed that the sun was starting to set and it was getting dark. Timmy's mom called him inside for dinner. But before he left, he told Billy, "Let's play again tomorrow! And maybe we can increase the fun by playing with more toys!" + +"Yay!" exclaimed Billy, excited for more fun with his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. It had a huge trunk and many branches. One day, a little girl came by and wanted to climb the tree. She started to climb and climb until she reached the top. She felt very proud of herself. Suddenly, she noticed a screw that was loose on one of the branches. She knew she had to be careful not to fall. The little girl carefully climbed down and told her dad about the screw. He came and fixed it so that no one would get hurt. From that day on, the little girl loved to climb that big tree. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier. He was very tough and strong. He had a big gun and wore a shiny helmet. One day, he heard a noise. It was a little bird singing. The soldier stopped and listened to the beautiful sound. He smiled and felt happy. + +The soldier walked through the forest and heard the leaves rustling. He looked around and saw a bunny hopping. The bunny was soft and cute. The soldier picked up the bunny and petted it gently. The bunny felt safe in the soldier's big hands. + +As the sun set, the soldier heard his friends calling him. They were ready to go back to their camp. The soldier said goodbye to the bunny and put it down. He walked back to his friends, feeling proud and happy to be a soldier. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a gray pillow that she loved very much. She would hug it tight every night before she went to sleep. + +One day, Lily went to her friend's house and saw that her friend had a very pretty pillow too. Lily asked her friend where she got it from and her friend said she got it from a store. + +Lily wanted the same pillow for herself, but her mom told her that she couldn't have it because they didn't have enough money to buy it. Lily was sad, but then she remembered how much she loved her own gray pillow. + +She realized that owning something doesn't make it more special. What matters is how much you love it. From that day on, Lily hugged her gray pillow even tighter and felt grateful to own such a special pillow. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy dog named Max. Max liked to sleep all day and never wanted to go for walks with his owner. One day, Max's owner said they were going on a trip to the park. Max didn't want to go, but he went anyway. + +At the park, Max saw a big yellow lab. The lab was running around and having fun. Max wanted to play too, but he was too lazy to run. Max's owner threw a ball for the lab to fetch. The lab ran and brought the ball back to Max's owner. Max watched and wished he could play too. + +Later, it was time to go home. Max's owner said they needed to pack up their things. Max didn't know what "pack" meant, but he watched as his owner put everything back in their bag. Max realized that he had to pack up too. He picked up his toy and walked to the car. Max felt happy that he got to see the lab at the park and hoped he could play with him next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sun and feeling the heat on her skin. One day, her mom gifted her a new toy that she was very excited about. It was a beautiful doll with a pretty dress. + +But Lily's little brother, Max, hated the doll. He was jealous that Lily got a new toy and he didn't. One day, when Lily was playing with her doll outside, Max snatched it from her and ran away. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. + +Max didn't like seeing his sister upset, so he decided to give the doll back to her. But when he tried to cross the street, a car came speeding by and Max didn't see it. The car hit Max and he got hurt very badly. + +Lily was heartbroken and missed her brother very much. She realized that she would rather have her brother than any toy in the world. From then on, she never played with the doll again and always remembered how gifted she was to have a loving brother like Max. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a good day playing with her toys, but then she found a string on the ground. She picked it up and started to question what it was for. + +Lily pulled the string and saw that it was connected to a balloon. She was so happy because she loved balloons! She had a good idea and decided to tie the string to her wrist so she wouldn't lose the balloon. + +As she walked around with her new balloon friend, she saw some other children playing. They questioned where she got the balloon from. Lily smiled and said she found it on the ground. The other children thought that was so cool and they all played together with the balloon. And they all had a good time! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, she went to the park with her mom and left her teddy bear on the bench. When she came back, the teddy bear was gone. + +Lily was very sad and cried a lot. Her mom told her they would come back tomorrow to check if the teddy bear was still there. The next day, they went back to the park and found a note on the bench that said, "I found your teddy bear. He was all alone and sad. I gifted him a new home. I hope you allow him to stay there." + +Lily was very happy and thanked the person who found her teddy bear. She realized that sometimes things that seem lost can be found again and that it's important to share what's ours. From that day on, she shared her toys with other kids at the park and made many new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch the boats on the water. One day, Lily's parents took her on a yacht ride. She was so excited to see the big boat and the water. + +As they sailed, Lily saw a seagull flying above them. She wanted to see it up close, so she leaned over the edge of the yacht. Suddenly, the wind blew and the boat started to twist. Lily's parents quickly grabbed her and pulled her back to safety. + +After that scary moment, Lily learned to be careful and stay away from the edge of the boat. She still loved watching the seagulls and the water, but she knew to stay safe. And every time she saw a yacht, she remembered the day she almost fell in the water. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the groceries. Lily was happy to do it. She carried the bags and put them in the freezer. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came running into the room. "I want ice cream!" he said. "Can we get some from the freezer?" + +Lily's mom said, "Yes, but you have to be strong to open the door. Can you do it?" + +Lily's brother tried to open the freezer, but he wasn't strong enough. So Lily showed him how to do it. "You have to pull hard," she said. "Like this!" + +Together, they opened the freezer and got the ice cream. They were happy to have a treat after helping with the groceries. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim in the big blue ocean. One day, he saw a shiny vase at the bottom of the ocean. Fin wanted to see it up close, so he dove down to take a look. + +But as Fin tried to swim back up, he realized the vase was too heavy for him to carry. He tried and tried, but he couldn't move it. Fin was sad and scared, stuck at the bottom of the ocean with the enormous vase. + +Just then, a friendly octopus swam by and saw Fin in trouble. The octopus used his strong tentacles to lift the vase and help Fin swim back to the surface. Fin was grateful and learned that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the moon in the sky every night. One night, she saw something strange. The moon was very big and bright, and it made her feel anxious. She didn't know what was happening! + +Lily asked her mommy about the moon, and her mommy said that sometimes the moon gets very big and bright. She told Lily that it was okay to feel anxious, but she didn't need to be afraid. Lily decided to accept what her mommy said and went back to bed. + +The next night, Lily looked at the moon again. This time, it was back to its normal size. Lily smiled and felt happy. She knew that sometimes things can be scary, but it's important to accept them and not be afraid. From that night on, Lily loved looking at the moon even more! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved pastries and would eat them every day. One day, she went to the bakery to get her favorite pastry. She saw her friend Max there and said, "Hi Max! What are you doing here?" Max replied, "I am here to get a pastry too. I hope they have my favorite one." + +Lily and Max waited in line to get their pastries. When it was their turn, they asked for their favorite pastries. The baker said, "I'm sorry, we don't have any more of those pastries." Lily and Max were sad. But then, the baker said, "But we have a new pastry that we just made. It's called a successful pastry." Lily and Max were excited to try it. + +They sat down at a table and tried the successful pastry. It was delicious! They both said, "This pastry is so yummy!" They were happy that they tried something new and successful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long hair that she loved to brush with her comb. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While she was there, she saw a butterfly. + +Lily's friend said, "I believe that butterfly is the prettiest thing I have ever seen." + +Lily looked at the butterfly and said, "I am glad you think so. I think it is pretty too." + +The butterfly flew away, and Lily went home. She told her mom about the butterfly, and her mom said, "I believe you had a great day at the park." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I did. I am glad I saw the butterfly." And she went to bed, dreaming of the pretty butterfly she saw at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and talk to the birds. One day, she saw a butterfly fluttering around her garden. + +"Hello butterfly!" Lily said. "Can you speak?" + +The butterfly didn't answer, but Lily didn't mind. She watched it dance around the flowers. + +Suddenly, her mom called her inside for breakfast. "Good morning, Lily!" her mom said. "I made pancakes with butter on top." + +Lily's eyes lit up. "Yummy! I love butter on my pancakes." + +After breakfast, Lily went back outside to play. She felt so lively and happy. She ran around the garden, chasing after the butterfly. "Come back, butterfly!" she shouted. + +But the butterfly flew away. "Goodbye, butterfly!" Lily said. "I hope you come back to visit me again." +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk with her mommy and daddy. As they walked, the sky started to turn pink and orange. It was the sunset! Lily thought it was so pretty. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a big dog barking! Lily was scared, but she remembered how brave she was. She stood up tall and said, "I'm not afraid!" The dog stopped barking and wagged its tail. + +Lily felt proud of herself for being brave. She and her family continued their walk and watched the sunset together. It was a beautiful end to a brave day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and chase butterflies. One day, she was running so fast that she tripped and hurt her knee. It turned purple and she cried. + +Lily's mom came running and asked, "What happened, sweetie?" Lily told her about her knee and her mom said, "Let's clean it up and put a bandage on it." She cleaned the wound and put a bandage on Lily's knee. + +The next day, Lily was playing with her friends and they found a butterfly with a broken wing. Lily remembered her hurt knee and said, "Let's release the butterfly so it can fly again." Her friends agreed and they gently released the butterfly into the air. As the butterfly flew away, Lily felt happy that she could help. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing football with his friends, but he was very shy. One day, Timmy's friends asked him to play football with them. But Timmy was too shy to say yes, so he said no. + +Timmy's friends were sad because they wanted to play with him. They said, "We miss you, Timmy. Please come play with us." But Timmy was too shy to change his mind. + +Later that day, Timmy saw his friends playing football without him. He felt sad and realized that he missed playing with them too. So he went over to them and said, "I'm sorry I was shy. Can I play with you now?" His friends were happy and said yes. Timmy felt happy too, and they all played football together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very eager to play outside today. He asked his mommy, "Can I go outside and play?" His mommy replied, "Yes, but be careful and don't escape from the garden." Benny promised he wouldn't. + +Benny played with his ball and jumped around. Suddenly, he saw a butterfly and chased it. He followed it outside the garden and couldn't find his way back. He cried, "Mommy, I escaped from the garden and I don't know how to come back!" His mommy came to rescue him and took him back to the garden. Benny was happy to be safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the store with her mommy. They were looking for a funny hat for Lily's dress-up party. While they were looking, Lily saw a toy she really wanted. She asked her mommy if she could have it, but her mommy said no. + +Lily started to weep because she really wanted the toy. Her mommy tried to make her feel better by telling her they could look for a funny hat together. They found a hat with a big red bow on it and Lily loved it. + +When they got home, Lily showed her daddy her new hat and he said it looked funny. Lily laughed and said she loved it. She forgot all about the toy she wanted and was happy to have her new hat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a fragile vase in her grandma's house. She asked her grandma, "Can I hold it?" Her grandma said, "Be careful, it's fragile." Lily held it gently and said, "I accept your trust, grandma." + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and the vase fell from Lily's hand. It broke into many pieces and dust flew everywhere. Lily started crying and said, "I'm sorry, grandma. I didn't mean to break it." Her grandma hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. It was just a vase. You are more important to me than anything else." + +Lily wiped her tears and smiled. She said, "Thank you, grandma. You are the best." From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful with fragile things and to accept her mistakes. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals and wanted to see all the interesting ones in the world. One day, Timmy saw a butterfly and followed it into the forest. + +As he was walking, he saw a rabbit and tried to catch it. But the rabbit vanished! Timmy was sad and didn't understand what happened. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice saying, "You shouldn't try to catch animals, Timmy. They are not toys. They have feelings and families, just like you." Timmy realized that he was wrong and promised to never try to catch animals again. From that day on, Timmy enjoyed watching animals from a distance and respecting their homes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but today it was very hot. The sun was shining bright and the heat made her feel tired. + +Lily went inside to get a glass of water. Her mom asked her, "Did you forget to put on sunscreen?" Lily nodded her head, "Yes, I forgot." + +Her mom said, "That's okay, but you should always remember to put on sunscreen when it's hot outside. It will protect your skin from the sun's light." + +Lily drank her water and went back outside to play, but this time she put on sunscreen. She felt much better and didn't forget again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with matches, but his mommy always told him they were dangerous and he should stay away from them. + +One day, Timmy was playing with his toys when he saw a match on the ground. He picked it up and was about to light it when his mommy walked in. "Timmy, what are you doing?" she asked. "I found a match," Timmy replied. "I know, but remember what I said about matches. They can start fires and that's not safe. Please stay away from them," his mommy said. + +Later that day, Timmy and his mommy went to the park. They went on the swings and Timmy loved going high in the air. "Look, mommy, I'm so high!" he exclaimed. "Yes, you are. But remember to hold on tight and stay safe," his mommy reminded him. + +As they were leaving the park, they saw a fire truck rushing by with its sirens blaring. "I wonder what happened," Timmy said. "Maybe someone didn't stay safe with matches," his mommy replied. Timmy remembered what his mommy had taught him and promised to always stay away from matches and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and go on adventures. One day, Timmy's mom told him to put on his jacket because it was cold outside. Timmy didn't want to wear his jacket because he wanted to go play right away. + +Timmy went outside to play and started to climb a big hill. As he climbed higher and higher, the wind started to blow and he felt very cold. He wished he had listened to his mom and put on his jacket. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a light at the top of the hill. He climbed faster and faster until he reached the top. There was a beautiful castle with warm lights shining from the windows. Timmy went inside and was greeted by the king and queen who gave him a warm blanket to wrap around himself. From that day on, Timmy always listened to his mom and put on his jacket before going outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends in the park. One day, Lily and her friends were playing a game. It was a race to see who could run around a circle the fastest. Lily was very competitive and wanted to win. + +After the race, Lily's friend asked her, "Do you want to play dress up?" Lily replied, "Yes, I love to dress up!" They went to the playground and found some costumes. Lily put on a princess dress and her friend put on a superhero costume. + +Lily twirled around in her dress and said, "Look at me, I'm a princess!" Her friend replied, "Wow, you look beautiful! Let's play a game of tag now." Lily was happy to play and they ran around the circle, but this time they were pretending to be princesses and superheroes. Lily had so much fun with her friends that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved balloons very much. One day, her mom bought her a red balloon from the store. Lily was so happy and held it tightly in her hand. + +As they walked home, the sun was shining and it was very hot outside. Lily's mom told her to be careful not to let the balloon pop in the hot sun. They finally made it home and Lily put her balloon in her room. + +Later that day, Lily's friends came over to play. They saw her red balloon and asked if they could play with it. Lily said yes, but reminded them to be careful because it was hot outside and she didn't want it to pop. They played with the balloon for a while and then put it back in Lily's room for safekeeping. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He had a long, heavy chain around his leg. The chain was so heavy, he couldn't move around much. + +One day, a little birdie came to visit the elephant. The birdie saw the heavy chain and felt sad for the elephant. The birdie said, "I can help you break the chain!" + +The elephant was happy and let the birdie try. The birdie flew up and struck the chain with his beak. The chain broke and the elephant was free! The elephant was so happy, he lifted the birdie up with his trunk and gave him a big hug. From that day on, the elephant and the birdie were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play soccer with her friends at the park. One day, she saw a famous soccer player on TV and said to her mom, "I want to be famous like her!" + +Her mom replied, "That's a great goal to have, Lily. But first, you need to practice and fill your skills." + +So, Lily practiced every day and worked hard to improve her soccer skills. One day, her team was playing in a big game and they were losing. Lily's friend said, "We need to score a goal to win!" + +Lily remembered what her mom said and said, "I can do it! I filled my skills!" She kicked the ball and scored the winning goal! From that day on, Lily felt like a famous soccer player and knew that hard work pays off. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max who lived in a cozy hole in the wall of a big house. One day, Max saw a big piece of cheese on the kitchen table. He wanted to eat it so badly, but he knew the cat was always lurking around. + +Max went to his friend, a wise old owl named Ollie, for advice. "How can I get the cheese without getting caught by the cat?" Max asked. Ollie thought for a moment and said, "You need to spread a distraction so the cat will chase after it instead of you." + +Max thought about it and came up with a plan. He went to the pantry and grabbed a bag of flour. He spread it all over the kitchen floor, making a big mess. The cat got distracted and started chasing after the flour while Max grabbed the cheese and made his escape. + +From that day on, Max was known as the persistent mouse who always found a way to get what he wanted. And he never forgot the lesson he learned from Ollie – to spread a distraction when needed. +Once upon a time, there was a person named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat yummy cookies. One day, Timmy saw a jar of cookies on a high shelf. He wanted the cookies so much, but he couldn't reach them. He tried to jump, but he couldn't get them. So, he asked his friend to help him pull the jar down. Together, they pulled and pulled until the jar came down. Timmy was so happy, and he shared the yummy cookies with his friend. They both had a great time eating the cookies together. The end. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy had a sweater. It was blue and warm. One day, Timmy wanted to go outside and play. He put on his sweater and walked outside. But, when he got outside, he saw something different. It was a big red ball! Timmy was so excited to play with it. He walked over to the ball and started to play. His sweater kept him warm while he played. Timmy had so much fun playing with the different ball, and he was happy to have his warm sweater on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack had a big hand that he used to hold his toys. One day, Jack's friend came over to play with his toys. Jack didn't want to share his toys because he was feeling selfish. His friend said, "It's not nice to be selfish, Jack. Let's play together and have fun!" Jack thought about it and realized his friend was right. He decided to share his toys and they played together happily. From that day on, Jack learned that sharing is important and it made him feel happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue was very pretty and flew with a graceful style. One day, Blue saw a flag on top of a hill. Blue wanted to help and complete the task of bringing the flag down. So, Blue flew up to the hill and grabbed the flag with his beak. Blue flew down and gave the flag to his friend who was very happy. From that day on, Blue was known as a kind and helpful bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little seed. The seed was very small and needed to grow big and strong. It needed sunshine and rain to grow. + +One day, the weather was very hot and the little seed was thirsty. It wanted some rain to drink. Suddenly, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. The little seed was very happy because it got the water it needed to grow. + +As the little seed grew bigger, it became a big plant. The plant had lots of leaves and flowers. One day, a thoughtful little girl saw the plant and thought it was very pretty. She watered it every day and the plant grew even bigger and stronger. The little girl was very happy to see the plant grow and become so beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boat. The boat was very small and modest, but it loved to sail in the big blue sea. One day, the boat sailed too far away and got into trouble. The waves were very big and the boat was scared. But then, a big ship came to help the little boat. The ship was very kind and towed the boat back to the shore. From that day on, the little boat always stayed close to the shore when it sailed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow and make snowmen. One day, she asked her mom if they could make an ice castle together. + +"Sure, Lily! We can complete the ice castle together!" her mom said with a smile. + +Lily was so excited and ran outside to gather some ice. She found a big block of ice and brought it inside. + +"Wow, this ice is so cold!" Lily exclaimed. + +Together, they built a lively ice castle with towers and a moat. They even put some colored lights inside to make it sparkle. + +Lily was so happy with their completed ice castle and couldn't wait to show all her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a spirit that was full of love and joy. She loved to play with her toys and feel the warm sun on her face. One day, she saw a big, ugly bug on the ground. It made her feel scared, so she ran to her mom for help. Her mom picked up the bug and showed her that it was harmless. Lily felt happy and relieved. From then on, she knew that even things that looked ugly could be okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little bee named Buzz. Buzz lived in an ancient hive with his friends. Every day, Buzz would fly around looking for flowers to collect nectar from. + +One day, Buzz found a big, bright sunflower that shone in the sun. He was so excited to collect nectar from it that he flew back to the hive as fast as he could. + +When Buzz got back to the hive, he told all his friends about the shiny sunflower. They were all so happy for Buzz and couldn't wait to go see it for themselves. + +From that day on, Buzz and his friends would fly to the shiny sunflower every day to collect nectar. They were grateful for the ancient hive they lived in and the sweet nectar they collected. +Once upon a time, there was a good mother. She loved to play with her little boy. They played with balls, blocks and dolls. They had so much fun together. The mother was always happy when she played with her son. The little boy loved his mother so much. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the forest. She found a stick on the ground and picked it up. Suddenly, a bear appeared and Lily got scared. + +The bear said, "Hello, little girl. What's wrong?" + +Lily said, "I'm scared. I don't want to suffer." + +The bear replied, "Don't worry, I'm a modern bear. I won't hurt you. That stick you have can protect you." + +Lily felt better and held onto the stick tightly. She thanked the bear and went home safely. From that day on, Lily always carried a stick with her when she went for a walk in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I want to go to the office with you today." Her mommy said, "Sure, Lily. You can come with me. But it's very icy outside, so we have to wear our warm coats and boots." + +When they got to the office, Lily saw a man who looked very cold. She went up to him and said, "Are you okay, sir?" The man said, "No, I'm not okay. I'm freezing because it's so icy outside." Lily said, "Don't worry, sir. I'll go get you a warm blanket." She ran back to her mommy and said, "Mommy, the man is cold. Can we give him a blanket?" Her mommy said, "Of course, Lily. That's very kind of you." + +Lily brought the man a warm blanket and he said, "Thank you, little girl. You're very sweet." Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, sir. I hope you feel better now." From that day on, Lily always wanted to help people who were cold or sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to ride her pink bike in the park. One day, she saw a big jar of jelly on a picnic table. She wanted to eat it, but her mommy said no. + +Lily was frustrated because she really wanted the jelly. She thought about it all day. When it was dark outside, she snuck out of the house and went back to the park. She climbed onto the picnic table and opened the jar of jelly. She ate and ate until the jar was empty. + +But then, Lily felt sick. She had eaten too much jelly and her tummy hurt. She tried to ride her bike home, but she was too sick. She fell off her bike and hurt herself. Her mommy had to take her to the hospital. From that day on, Lily knew she should listen to her mommy and not eat too much jelly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with blocks and build tall towers. One day, Timmy found an ancient box in his attic. Inside the box, he found a knob that was very shiny. + +Timmy decided to build a castle with the blocks and put the shiny knob on top. The castle was so tall that it reached the sky. Timmy was very proud of his creation. + +As he was playing with his castle, Timmy noticed that the knob was magical. When he turned it, the castle grew even taller and became even more beautiful. Timmy was amazed and played with his castle all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a big and happy family. They lived in a huge house with many rooms. One day, they decided to go on a trip to the beach. The children were excited and packed their bags with toys and snacks. + +When they arrived at the beach, they saw a big cell with many tiny creatures inside. The children were curious and asked their parents what it was. Their parents explained that it was a cell where small creatures lived. The children were fascinated and watched the creatures for a long time. + +As the sun began to set, the family went to a restaurant for dinner. The waiter welcomed them and showed them to a table. They ate delicious food and talked about their day at the beach. The children were tired but happy, and they fell asleep dreaming about the tiny creatures in the huge cell. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the woods near her house. One day, she saw a big, scary wolf. The wolf looked very hungry and Lily was scared. She ran back to her house as fast as she could. + +The next day, Lily's mom told her to be careful in the woods. She said, "Lily, you must keep your eyes open and stay away from the wolf. He is very dangerous." Lily listened to her mom and promised to be careful. + +But, one day Lily was playing and she was careless. She didn't see the wolf and he came up to her. Lily was very scared, but she remembered what her mom said. She ran away and the wolf didn't catch her. From that day on, Lily always kept her eyes open and was very careful in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with many rooms. In one of the rooms, there was a mop that was always dirty. It was so dirty that it made the room smell bad. + +One day, a little girl came to visit the house. She saw the dirty mop and decided to clean it. She used a loud machine that made a lot of noise, but it worked very well. + +After she finished cleaning the mop, she put it away in a closet. But little did she know, the closet was damp and dark. The mop started to rot and smell again. + +The little girl came back to the house the next day and wanted to clean the room again. But when she opened the closet, she saw the rotten mop and was very sad. She learned that it's important to keep things clean and dry so they don't rot. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She was very old, almost three years old. One day, she went to her mother and demanded a cookie. "I want cookie!" she said. + +Her mother replied, "You can have a small cookie, but you have to eat your vegetables first." + +Lily didn't like vegetables, but she knew she wanted a cookie. So, she ate her vegetables and then got her small cookie. She was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard, which had a big fence all around it. One day, Lily's mom gave her a delicious apple to eat. + +Lily took a big bite and said, "Mmm, this apple is so yummy!" Just then, she saw her friend Timmy standing by the fence. "Hi Timmy!" she called out. + +Timmy came over and said, "That apple looks delicious. Can I have a bite?" + +Lily smiled and handed him the apple. "Sure, you can have a bite," she said. + +Timmy took a bite and said, "Wow, this apple is really good! Thanks, Lily!" + +They both stood by the fence and enjoyed the rest of the apple together. From that day on, they shared all their delicious snacks with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy car and drive it around the house. But one day, something strange happened. Her car disappeared! Lily looked everywhere but she couldn't find it. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to the gas station to fill up their car. Lily saw the big gas pump and thought it looked like a giant straw. She asked her mom if they could drink the gas like a giant juice box, but her mom said no. + +On the way back home, Lily saw a big truck with a trailer on it. The trailer had a picture of a toy car on it. Lily's eyes got big and she smiled. She knew her toy car was inside. When they got home, Lily ran to her room and there it was, her toy car! It was difficult to figure out how it got there, but Lily was just happy to have it back. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with marbles. He had a big bag of them that he would play with every day. + +One day, Timmy's favorite marble rolled away and got stuck in a small hole. He tried to get it out but he couldn't. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, he had an idea! He went to get a stick and poked it into the hole. The marble came out and Timmy was so happy. He had escaped from his problem! + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to be more careful with his marbles so they wouldn't escape again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but one day she wanted to make a pretty picture. She found a pin and started to draw with it. Suddenly, the pin fell on the ground and she couldn't find it. + +Lily's brother, Max, came into the room and started to make a lot of noise. Lily got angry and shouted at him to be quiet. Max got upset and started to cry. + +Lily knew she had to make it up to Max. She decided to make him a picture too. She looked for the pin and finally found it. She started to draw and succeeded in making a beautiful picture for Max. He was so happy and they hugged each other. From that day on, they played together and were never noisy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim around the coral reef with his friends. One day, Nemo and his friends were playing a game of tag when they saw a big, shiny hook hanging from the water. + +Nemo's friends warned him not to go near the hook, but Nemo was too curious. He swam closer and closer until he got caught on the hook. Nemo was embarrassed that he didn't listen to his friends. + +Nemo tried to swim away, but the hook was too strong. He was pulled up and out of the water, and soon he was hanging in the air. Nemo's friends tried to help him, but it was too late. Nemo was taken away by a big, scary human. + +Nemo's friends were sad and missed him very much. They learned a lesson to always listen to their friends and stay away from dangerous things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the garden. One day, she found a big, dirty rock in the garden. She wanted to move it, but it was too heavy. She struggled and struggled, but she couldn't move it. + +Lily asked her mommy for help, but her mommy was busy cooking dinner. So, Lily decided to try again. She pushed and pulled, but the rock wouldn't budge. Suddenly, the rock started to move, but it was too late. Lily had pushed it too hard and it fell on her foot. + +Lily cried and cried, but her mommy couldn't fix her foot. The next day, Lily had to go to the hospital. The doctor said that her foot was broken and she would have to wear a cast for a long time. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes it's better to ask for help than to struggle alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a gray cat named Mittens. One day, Lily found a jar in the garden. She thought it would be fun to try and fit Mittens inside the jar. But Mittens was too big and couldn't fit. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't fit Mittens in the jar. She decided to go inside and play with her toys instead. But when she came back outside, she saw that Mittens had knocked over the jar and broken it. + +Lily felt bad that she had tried to fit Mittens in the jar. She learned that it's not nice to try and fit things where they don't belong. She promised to always be kind to Mittens and to never try and fit him in a jar again. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who grew corn. One day, a big storm came and blew away the farmer's house. The farmer was fearful that he would have to move away from his cornfields. But then, a kind neighbor came to repair the farmer's house. The farmer was so happy that he gave the neighbor some of his delicious corn as a thank you. From then on, the farmer knew that he could always count on his neighbor to help him in times of need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to examine things. One Wednesday, Lily woke up early and saw that her mom was busy making breakfast. + +"Good morning, Mommy!" said Lily. "What are you making?" + +"I'm making pancakes for breakfast," replied Mommy. + +Lily examined the pancakes and asked, "Can I help you make them?" + +"Sure, you can help me mix the batter," said Mommy. + +Lily was very happy to help and they made delicious pancakes together. After breakfast, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They examined the flowers in the garden and played games all day. When it was time for bed, Lily was tired but happy from her busy day. She fell asleep dreaming about all the fun things she would examine tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to her classroom every day. Her classroom was very peaceful. + +One day, Lily saw a shiny rock outside during recess. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Timmy. "Look what I collected!" she said. + +Timmy was impressed. "Wow, that's so cool! I want to collect rocks too," he said. + +After school, Lily and Timmy went outside and collected lots of pretty rocks. They showed their rocks to their teacher the next day in class. "You two are great collectors!" their teacher said. + +Lily and Timmy were very happy and proud of their rock collection. They couldn't wait to collect more things in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy lost his favorite car and couldn't find it anywhere. He searched high and low, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Timmy's mom asked him what was wrong and he told her about his lost car. She suggested they look for it together. As they searched, Timmy realized that he had left his car at the park. They rushed to the park and found the car, but it was broken. Timmy was very sad and ashamed that he had lost his favorite toy. + +His mom tried to cheer him up and said they could fix the car with a matchstick. They went home and tried to fix the car, but it didn't work. Timmy was even more sad now. He realized he had lost his favorite car forever and would never be able to play with it again. He cried and cried, and his mom hugged him tightly, trying to comfort him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and smell the flowers. One day, she found a bottle of perfume on the ground. It smelled so good that she put some on herself. She felt happy and fast like a butterfly. + +Lily ran to her friends to show them the perfume. They wanted to smell it too. She passed the bottle to her friend, but she accidentally dropped it. The perfume spilled all over the ground. They tried to clean it up, but it was too late. + +The smell was so strong that it made them all feel sick. They had to go home and rest. Lily felt sad that she lost the perfume and made her friends sick. She learned to be careful when passing things to her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, she accidentally threw a pebble at her friend's head. Her friend started crying and ran away. + +Lily felt bad and wanted to say sorry. The next day, she went to her friend's house and said, "I'm sorry for throwing the pebble at you. Will you forgive me?" Her friend smiled and said, "Yes, I forgive you." + +Lily felt grateful and happy that her friend forgave her. From that day on, Lily made sure to be careful while playing with her friends so that she wouldn't hurt anyone again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, Lily saw dark clouds in the sky. She knew it would rain soon. + +Lily asked her mom to bring her an umbrella. Her mom brought her a big, red umbrella. Lily thought it was very attractive. She loved the way it looked. + +When it started to rain, Lily opened her umbrella and went outside to play. She splashed in the puddles and had so much fun. The umbrella kept her dry and she was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a horse. One day, Lily's horse seemed to be wobbly and not stable. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, why does my horse seem wobbly?" + +Her mom replied, "Maybe it needs to be fixed." + +Lily's dad came to fix the horse and it was back to being stable. Lily was happy and hugged her horse tightly. She said, "Thank you, Daddy! My horse is rare and special to me." + +Her dad smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big wardrobe in her room. One day, Lily's mom asked her to sort her clothes by color. Lily didn't want to do it because it seemed like a lot of work, but her mom explained that it would help her find her clothes easier. + +So, Lily started sorting her clothes. She put all the red shirts together, all the blue pants together, and so on. It took her a while, but she finally finished. When she was done, she felt proud of herself for doing a good job. + +Lily's mom was very compassionate and thanked her for doing such a great job. Lily learned that sorting things may seem like a lot of work, but it can help make things easier in the end. She also learned that doing things for others can make them happy and proud of you. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, Spot's friend brought some powder to play with. They sprinkled the powder all over each other and laughed and giggled. + +Suddenly, Spot saw a little bird that had fallen from its nest. The bird was hurt and couldn't fly. Spot felt sad and wanted to help the little bird. He gently picked up the bird and brought it to his owner. + +Spot's owner was grateful for his kindness and gave him a big hug. Spot felt happy and wagged his tail. His friends saw what he did and started to clap for him. Spot felt proud and happy to have helped the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the snow. He would make snowmen and throw snowballs. One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to go on a boat ride. Timmy said yes and they went to the lake. + +As they sailed on the boat, the water became rough. Timmy's mom tried to steer the boat, but it was too hard. Suddenly, the boat tipped over and they fell into the water. Timmy tried to swim, but the water was too cold and the waves were too big. He cried out for help, but no one could hear him. + +Days went by and Timmy was never found. His mom was very sad and missed him very much. She wished they had never gone on the boat ride. From that day on, she always made sure to be careful when sailing on rough waters. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a big mountain with fire coming out of it. She asked her mom what it was, and her mom said it was a volcano. + +Lily thought the volcano looked cool, but she didn't know what it was useful for. So, she asked her mom again. Her mom explained that volcanoes can make new land and help plants grow. Lily thought that was amazing! + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her friend, Timmy. Timmy said he wanted to go explore the volcano. Lily remembered what her mom said about how dangerous volcanoes can be. She told Timmy that it's not safe to go near it. + +Timmy listened to Lily and they decided to play something else. Lily felt proud that she was able to use what she learned to keep her friend safe. The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your parents and friends to stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, Timmy saw a big, scary dog enter his yard. Timmy was frightened and ran inside his house to tell his mom. + +"Mommy, mommy! A big dog entered our yard! I'm scared!" Timmy said. + +"Don't be afraid, Timmy. I'll teach you how to be safe around dogs," said his mom. + +His mom taught him how to approach dogs slowly and how to pet them gently. Timmy felt much better and went back outside to play. He saw the dog again, but this time he wasn't frightened. He approached the dog slowly and petted him gently. The dog wagged his tail and Timmy was very happy. From that day on, Timmy wasn't afraid of dogs anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the woods. One day, he saw a cabin in the distance. He wanted to go see it, so he started to climb up the hill. It was a gentle slope, so he didn't have to work too hard to get to the top. + +When he got to the top, he saw the cabin up close. It was small and cozy, with a red roof and a chimney. Timmy went inside and saw a fireplace with a gentle fire burning. He felt warm and happy. + +He decided to stay in the cabin for a while and explore. He found a book to read and a bed to rest on. Timmy was so happy he had climbed up the hill to find the cabin. He knew he would come back again someday. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a purple stone and picked it up. She thought it was pretty and wanted to keep it as a treasure. + +But then, her big brother came and wanted to take the stone away. Lily didn't want to give it to him, so she slapped him. Her brother got angry and slapped her back. Lily fell down and hit her head on the stone. + +Sadly, Lily got hurt very badly and had to go to the hospital. She learned that it's not nice to hit people and that stones can be dangerous. From then on, she promised to always be kind to others and to be careful with things that might hurt her. +Once upon a time, there was a painter named Jack. Jack loved to paint, and he was very good at it. One day, Jack decided to paint a picture of a beautiful sunset. He got out his paints and started to work. + +But then, Jack ran into a problem. The paint was not smooth. It was all lumpy and bumpy. Jack did not know what to do. He tried to fix it, but it just got worse. + +Finally, Jack decided to ask his friend for help. His friend knew just what to do. They added some water to the paint, and it became smooth again. Jack was so happy! He finished his painting, and it was beautiful. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pastries, especially the ones her mom made. They were so good! + +One day, Lily wanted to perform a magic trick for her mom. She went to the kitchen and grabbed a pastry. She put the pastry in her hand and said, "Abracadabra!" + +But nothing happened. Lily tried again and again, but the pastry just sat there. She felt sad that she couldn't perform a magic trick. + +Her mom came into the kitchen and saw Lily's sad face. "What's wrong, sweetie?" she asked. + +Lily explained about the magic trick and how she couldn't perform it. Her mom smiled and said, "You don't need to perform a magic trick to make me happy. Just being with you and eating your favorite pastry is good enough for me." + +Lily smiled and gave her mom a big hug. She realized that sometimes the best performances are the simple ones. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and catch butterflies. One day, she lost her glove while she was playing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I lost my glove. Can you help me find it?" Her mom said, "Sure, let's go look together." + +They searched high and low, but the glove seemed to be gone forever. Lily was sad, but her mom said, "Don't worry, we'll find it another day. Life isn't always fair, but we can still have fun." + +Lily smiled and realized that even though she lost her glove, she still had her mom and lots of butterflies to catch. And who knows, maybe one day her glove would seem to magically appear again. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max liked to play in the rain. One day, it rained a lot and Max got very wet. He went inside his house and his owner gave him some wine in a big bowl. Max drank the wine and felt warm inside. He fell asleep and dreamed of playing in the rain again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily saw a boy who looked sad. She went over to him and said, "Hi, what's wrong?" The boy said he lost his teddy bear and he was sad. + +Lily set down her toys and started to help the boy look for his teddy bear. They looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Then, Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's make a new teddy bear for you!" The boy smiled and said, "That's a great idea!" + +Lily and the boy went to her house and made a new teddy bear together. When they finished, the boy smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. I feel so comfortable with my new teddy bear." Lily felt happy that she could help someone feel better. The moral of the story is that helping others can make you feel good too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved very much. One day, Timmy's friend Johnny came over to play with him. Johnny saw Timmy's toy car and wanted to play with it too. Timmy didn't want to share his toy car because he was afraid Johnny would break it. + +Johnny started to cry because he really wanted to play with the toy car. Timmy felt bad and decided to let Johnny play with it. They both played with the toy car together and had a lot of fun. They heard the sound of the car as it rolled across the floor. They were both happy and laughed together. + +Timmy learned that sharing is important and it makes others happy. From that day on, Timmy and Johnny shared all their toys and they were always happy when they played together. +Once upon a time, there was a witch. She was very enthusiastic about making potions. She had a big cauldron where she mixed all sorts of things together. One day, she wanted to make a special potion, so she went to the forest to find some ingredients. + +While she was gathering some berries, she saw a little mouse. The mouse was trying to reach a piece of cheese that was too high up. The witch leaned down and picked up the mouse. She gave it the cheese and the mouse was very happy. + +The witch continued her search for ingredients and found everything she needed. She went back to her cauldron and started mixing the ingredients. She stirred and stirred until she had a perfect potion. The witch was so enthusiastic about her creation that she decided to share it with her friends. They all drank the potion and felt very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom told him that they were going to the store to buy some fruits and vegetables. Timmy was not happy about it because he wanted to play with his toys. + +At the store, Timmy's mom asked him to help her pick out some fruits and vegetables. Timmy looked at the many different kinds of fruits and vegetables and felt overwhelmed. "Mommy, there are too many numbers of fruits and vegetables. I can't manage to pick the right ones," Timmy said. + +Timmy's mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. It's tough to choose sometimes, but we can do it together." They worked together to pick out the best fruits and vegetables. Timmy felt happy that he was able to help his mom and manage to pick the right ones. From then on, Timmy learned that even tough things can be accomplished with a little help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games with her friends, but sometimes she got very competitive. One day, Lily's mom made her favorite jam for breakfast. Lily wanted to have more jam than her little brother, so she took all the jam for herself. + +Later that day, Lily and her friends went to the park to play. They decided to have a race to see who could run the fastest. Lily was determined to win, so she ran as fast as she could. But she didn't notice that it had rained earlier and the ground was soaked. Suddenly, Lily slipped and fell hard on the ground. + +Lily was hurt and couldn't play with her friends anymore. She realized that being too competitive and selfish can lead to bad things happening. She learned that it's important to share and not always try to win. From that day on, Lily was kinder to her friends and always shared her toys and treats. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly bunny. He lived in a forest with his friends. One day, they were playing a game of tag. The bunny wanted to join, but he couldn't jump as high as his friends. His friends noticed and asked him why he couldn't jump. + +"I am too old to jump high," replied the bunny. "I can only lumber around." + +His friends felt sad for him and decided to change the game. Instead of tag, they played a game where everyone had to lumber around like the bunny. The bunny was happy that he could join in the fun. + +After the game, the bunny thanked his friends for being kind. "You guys are the best," said the bunny. "Even though I can't jump, you still find a way to play with me." +Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl who lived in a big tree. One day, a mama bird came to the owl and said, "My infant birdie is sick. Can you fix him?" + +The wise old owl said, "Yes, I can fix him. Bring him to me." Mama bird brought her infant to the owl, and the owl looked at him carefully. He saw that the infant birdie had a broken wing. + +The owl said, "I can fix his wing, but he needs to rest first." Mama bird said, "Thank you, wise owl. We will wait for him to get better." And so, the infant birdie rested and the wise owl fixed his wing. + +Soon, the infant birdie was flying again and mama bird was very happy. She said, "Thank you, wise owl. You are very kind." The owl replied, "It was my pleasure to help. That's what friends are for." +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In the jungle, there were many wild animals like lions, tigers, and monkeys. They all lived together and were happy. + +One day, a selfish lion came to the jungle. He wanted to be the king of the jungle and didn't care about anyone else. He would always say mean things to the other animals and take their food. + +The other animals didn't like the selfish lion. They decided to talk to him and tell him that he was being mean. The lion didn't listen at first, but then he realized that he was wrong. He said sorry to the other animals and promised to be nicer. From that day on, they all lived happily together in the wild jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy and his mommy went to the park. Timmy saw lots of birds and trees at the park. He was very happy and jolly. + +Suddenly, Timmy's ball fell into the pond. Timmy was very sad because he loved his ball. His mommy said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I will get your ball." She tried to reach the ball, but it was too far. She said, "I think your ball is going to sink." + +Timmy was very scared. He didn't want his ball to sink. But then, a kind man saw what had happened and said, "I can help you get your ball." He jumped into the pond and got the ball for Timmy. Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you! You saved my ball!" +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a swing and asked her mom if she could go on it. Her mom said yes and helped her get on the swing. + +Lily had so much fun swinging back and forth. She laughed and giggled. Suddenly, she felt something tickle her nose. "Mommy, my nose is ticklish," she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's because you have a cute little nose." Lily smiled and continued to swing. + +After a while, Lily got bored of swinging. She got off the swing and went to her mom. "Mommy, can we do something else? Swinging is boring," she said. + +Her mom thought for a moment and then said, "How about we play catch with this ball?" Lily's eyes lit up and she said, "Yes, let's play catch!" They played catch for a while and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat yummy snacks. One day, Lily's mommy made her a tasty sandwich with peanut butter and jelly. Lily took a big bite and said, "Mmm, this is so yummy!" + +Suddenly, Lily's big brother came in and said, "Hey Lily, want to hear a joke?" Lily nodded her head excitedly. "Why did the chicken cross the road?" her brother asked. "I don't know, why?" Lily replied. "To get to the other side!" her brother said, laughing. + +Lily giggled and then decided to play a joke on her brother. She snuck up behind him and pinched his arm. "Ouch!" her brother yelped. "That wasn't very nice, Lily!" Lily just laughed and said, "It was just a joke!" Her brother rolled his eyes and walked away, rubbing his arm. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside and exploring the woods behind his house. One day, Timmy found a patch of poison ivy. He didn't know what it was, but he knew it made his skin very uncomfortable. + +Timmy's mom noticed his skin was red and itchy. She asked him if he had been playing in the woods. Timmy nodded his head and said he found something that made his skin feel bad. His mom knew it was poison ivy and said they needed to add some medicine to make it better. + +The next day, Timmy's skin felt much better. He was happy he could go back to playing in the woods, but he knew to be careful and avoid the poison ivy. From then on, Timmy always remembered to add caution when exploring in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a kind farmer who had a mule. The mule was very strong and helped the farmer with his work. One day, a man came to the farmer and asked if he could lend the mule for a day. The farmer thought for a moment and decided to lend the mule to the man. + +The man took the mule and worked it very hard. When he returned the mule to the farmer, it was very tired and could barely walk. The farmer was very sad to see his mule in such a state. He realized that he should have been more careful about who he lent his mule to. + +From that day on, the farmer promised himself that he would only lend his mule to people who would take good care of it. He also learned that it is important to be responsible when you lend something to someone. The moral of the story is to be careful when you lend something and always make sure that you can trust the person you are lending it to. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was amazing! He liked to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, he went to the park with his mom. There, he saw a big dog. The boy stared at the dog because it was so big and furry. The dog wagged its tail and the boy smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel named Nutty. Nutty was looking for acorns to eat. He found a big, fair acorn and was so happy. But then, he stumbled and the acorn fell into a hole. Nutty was sad because he couldn't get the acorn out of the hole. + +Just then, a kind bird named Tweetie flew by and saw Nutty's problem. Tweetie asked Nutty what was wrong and Nutty told her about the acorn in the hole. Tweetie had an idea! She flew down and used her beak to get the acorn out of the hole. Nutty was so happy and thanked Tweetie. + +But then, a mean squirrel named Slinky came by and tried to take Nutty's acorn! Nutty and Slinky got into a fight over the acorn. But then, Tweetie flew in and told Slinky to stop being mean. Slinky listened to Tweetie and left Nutty alone. Nutty was happy to have his fair acorn and grateful for his new friend Tweetie. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big brother named Max. One day, Lily asked Max, "What day is today?" Max replied, "Today is a special day. It's our grandma's birthday! We are going to celebrate with cake and balloons." + +Lily was excited and asked, "What does celebrate mean?" Max explained, "It means we are going to have fun and be happy for grandma's special day." Lily smiled and said, "I love celebrating!" + +Later that day, they went to grandma's house. Grandma was wearing a fierce red dress and had a big smile on her face. They all sang happy birthday and ate the cake. Lily said, "This is the best day ever!" Grandma hugged her and said, "I'm so happy you could celebrate with me." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy's parent was very anxious because Timmy would never finish his food. Timmy loved to play with his food and make a big mess. + +One day, Timmy's parent decided to make his favorite meal, spaghetti and meatballs. Timmy was so excited to eat it, but he still played with his food and didn't finish it. + +Timmy's parent was getting very anxious because Timmy needed to eat his food to grow big and strong. Finally, Timmy realized he was making his parent worried and decided to finish his food. His parent was so happy and proud of him for finishing his meal. From then on, Timmy always finished his food and his parent was never anxious again. The end. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to a big park. He saw a crane there and he thought it was very big and cool. He wanted to touch it but his mom said no. + +Timmy saw a brave girl who was wearing a red dress. She was playing on the swings. Timmy wanted to play with her but he was too shy. He just watched her and smiled. + +Suddenly, the crane fell down and hurt the brave girl who was wearing the red dress. Timmy was very scared and ran to his mom. He wished he had been brave enough to help the girl. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to be brave and help others when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who loved to visit his friend's house. His friend had a lot of glasses in his house. The bald man loved to drink juice from those glasses. He always had a good time with his friend. + +One day, the bald man visited his friend's house again. He saw a glass on the table and decided to drink juice from it. But he didn't know that the glass was broken. He accidentally cut his tongue and started bleeding. His friend quickly took him to the hospital. + +At the hospital, the doctors tried to help the bald man, but they couldn't stop the bleeding. Sadly, the bald man passed away. His friend was very sad and regretted not checking the glass before leaving it on the table. From that day on, his friend never left broken glasses on the table again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a big fountain and she wanted to touch it. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "Don't push the fountain, that's foolish!" + +Lily replied, "I won't push it, I just want to see the water!" + +So Lily walked up to the fountain and looked at it. Suddenly, she slipped and accidentally pushed the fountain with her hand. Water splashed everywhere and Lily's clothes got wet. + +Timmy laughed and said, "I told you not to push it!" + +Lily felt embarrassed, but she learned a lesson. She realized that it was foolish to push things that were not meant to be pushed. From that day on, she was more careful when she played in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and cookies all day long. One day, her mom gave her a big bag of candy. Lily was so happy and started eating all the candy very quickly. + +Suddenly, Lily's tummy started to hurt. Her mom said, "Lily, we need to separate the spoiled candy from the good candy." Lily didn't understand what her mom meant. So, her mom explained that some of the candy was old and not good to eat. + +Lily and her mom went through the bag of candy and separated the good candy from the spoiled candy. After that, Lily felt much better and learned that she needed to eat her candy slowly and not all at once. From that day on, Lily enjoyed her candy in small amounts and never got a tummy ache again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat celery. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some celery. When they got there, they saw that the celery was very rare and there was only one left. + +Lily's mommy asked the store worker, "Can we please have that rare celery?" + +The store worker replied, "Of course! I love to see happy customers." + +Lily and her mommy were very happy and thanked the store worker for the rare celery. When they got home, Lily ate the celery and said, "I love celery so much! It's my favorite vegetable." Her mommy smiled and said, "I'm so glad we were able to find the rare celery for you, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a small mole who lived in a cozy hole in the ground. One day, he went out to play and got lost. He looked around and saw a big tree, but he didn't know which way to go. + +Suddenly, he saw a little girl walking by. "Excuse me, can you help me find my way home?" he asked. "Sure, I can help," she replied. They walked together and the little girl showed him the way back to his cozy hole. + +"Thank you so much! I was starting to panic," said the small mole. "No problem, I'm happy to help," said the little girl. + +The moral of the story is that it's always good to ask for help when you're lost or in trouble. And it's important to help others when they need it too. +Once upon a time, there was a playful chicken. The chicken liked to run and jump in the grass. One day, a little boy came to visit the farm. He saw the chicken and pointed at it. The chicken looked at the boy and clucked. The boy laughed and ran around the farm. The chicken followed the boy and they played together all day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved aeroplanes and always wanted to take a ride in one. One day, his parents surprised him with a trip to the airport. Timmy was so excited! + +As they boarded the aeroplane, Timmy noticed that his seatbelt was tight. "Mommy, this seatbelt is tight," he said. "It's supposed to be tight to keep you safe," his mom replied. + +The aeroplane took off and Timmy was having so much fun looking out the window. But suddenly, the aeroplane started to shake and the oxygen masks fell from the ceiling. "Hold on tight, Timmy!" his dad yelled. + +The aeroplane crashed and Timmy's parents didn't make it. Timmy was so sad and scared. He wished he had never taken that aeroplane ride. From then on, Timmy never wanted to take another aeroplane ride again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build towers with his blocks. He was very good at it and his towers were always very tall. + +One day, Timmy decided to be adventurous and climb up to the top of his tower. He climbed and climbed until he reached the very top. But as he was standing there, he lost his balance and fell down. + +Timmy hurt his waist very badly and had to go to the hospital. The doctors tried to help him, but it was too late. Timmy never built towers again and he always remembered to be careful when climbing. +Once upon a time, there was a big park. It had lots of trees and flowers. One day, a little girl went to the park. She wanted to play on the swings. + +But then she heard something. She stopped and listened. It was a bird singing! She looked up and saw a big bird on a tree branch. It was beautiful. The little girl smiled and felt happy. She liked listening to the bird's song. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved space. She dreamed of flying in a rocket one day. One morning, Lily went outside and saw a big rocket in her backyard! She was so happy and ran to tell her mom. + +"Mommy, look! A rocket arrived in our yard!" said Lily. + +Her mom was surprised too and they both walked to the rocket. Suddenly, the door opened and a little alien came out. "Hello, Earth friend. Thank you for letting us land here. We are grateful," said the alien. + +Lily was excited to meet the alien and they became friends. They played together and had so much fun. When it was time for the alien to leave, Lily said, "I am grateful that you came to visit me. Please come back soon!" And with that, the rocket took off into the sky, leaving Lily feeling happy and amazed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but he was not very strong. His mommy told him that he needed to exercise to get stronger. So, Timmy started to run and jump every day. + +One day, Timmy's daddy came home from work and saw Timmy exercising. Daddy said, "Wow, Timmy, you are doing a great job! Keep up the good work!" Timmy was happy to hear his daddy's kind words. + +But, after a while, Timmy got frustrated because he was not getting stronger fast enough. He told his mommy, "I don't want to exercise anymore. It's too hard." His mommy said, "Don't give up, Timmy. You are doing a great job. Keep exercising and you will get stronger." + +Timmy listened to his mommy and kept exercising every day. Soon, he became very strong and could run and jump like a superhero! He was so happy that he didn't give up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her yarn and make pretty things. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They were all having fun until a big, scary dog came running towards them. Lily tried to speak to the dog, but it didn't listen. + +Suddenly, the dog jumped on Lily and she dropped her yarn. One of her friends tried to help, but the dog was too strong. Lily's mommy came running and scared the dog away. But Lily was hurt and her yarn was all messed up. + +Lily's mommy took her to the hospital and the doctors fixed her up. But her yarn was ruined and she couldn't make pretty things anymore. Lily was very sad and didn't want to play with her friends anymore. She just wanted to eat yummy ice cream and forget about the bad day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big brown wardrobe in her room. One day, her mommy asked her to collect all her toys and put them in the wardrobe. + +Lily said, "Okay mommy, I will collect all my toys and put them in my brown wardrobe." + +Lily went around her room and collected all her toys. She put them neatly in the wardrobe. She was proud of herself for collecting all her toys. + +When her mommy came back, she saw that Lily had collected all her toys in the brown wardrobe. She said, "Good job, Lily! You are such a good collector!" + +Lily smiled and felt happy that she did a good job. From that day on, she always collected her toys and put them in her brown wardrobe. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy got sick and had to go to the doctor. The doctor used a thermometer to check her mommy's temperature. + +Lily asked, "Is mommy going to be okay?" + +The doctor said, "Yes, she just needs to rest." + +Lily's daddy was worried too. He said, "I wish I could make mommy feel better." + +Lily had an idea. She said, "Daddy, why don't you marry mommy again? That will make her feel better!" + +Daddy smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily. I will marry mommy again and we will take care of her together." + +From that day on, Lily's mommy felt better and Lily was happy that her idea helped her family. +One day, Timmy and his dad went to a big stadium. Timmy was excited to see the game. He saw many people and heard loud cheers. Suddenly, Timmy lost his dad in the crowd. He started to panic and cry. + +A kind lady saw Timmy and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her he couldn't find his dad. The lady took Timmy to the security guard. The security guard asked Timmy what his dad looked like. Timmy said his dad had a red hat. + +The security guard found Timmy's dad and brought him to Timmy. Timmy was happy to see his dad again. His dad hugged him and said, "I'm sorry I lost you, Timmy. Are you okay?" Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, I'm okay now. Thank you, kind lady and security guard." +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a good friend named Timmy. They loved to play together and have fun. One day, Lily invited Timmy to come over to her house and play with her toys. Timmy was happy and said "Yes, I will come!" + +Lily had a diary where she wrote all her secrets. Timmy saw the diary and asked, "What is that?" Lily said, "It's my diary. It has all my secrets in it." Timmy said, "Can I read it?" Lily said, "No, it's private." + +But Timmy didn't listen and read the diary anyway. He found out all of Lily's secrets and told everyone at school. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. She didn't want to be friends with Timmy anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but his room was always messy with junk on the floor. His mommy would get frustrated when she saw the mess and told Timmy to clean up. + +One day, Timmy's mommy took him to church. There, they learned about praying to God. Timmy didn't know what praying meant, but his mommy explained that it was like talking to God and asking for help. + +After church, Timmy felt happy and decided to clean up his room. He prayed to God for help and started picking up all the junk on the floor. It was hard work, but he didn't feel frustrated anymore. Timmy knew that God was helping him and he felt proud of himself for cleaning up his room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with lots of furniture. There was a sofa, a table, and a chair. Lily loved to play with her toys on the furniture. + +One day, Lily's mommy went to the store and Lily worried that she wouldn't come back. She sat on the sofa and waited for her mommy to come home. But then, she remembered that her mommy always came back and she felt better. + +Later that day, Lily's daddy moved the furniture around and made a mighty mess. Lily helped him clean it up and put everything back in its place. She was proud of herself for being such a good helper. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and climb trees. One day, he climbed up very high in a big tree. He was having so much fun, but then he realized he couldn't get down. His mommy had locked the door to the house, and he couldn't call for help because he didn't have his phone. + +Timmy started to cry because he was scared and didn't know what to do. Luckily, his neighbors heard him crying and came to help. They climbed up the tree and got him down safely. Timmy was so happy that he wanted to celebrate with his favorite ice cream. + +At the ice cream shop, Timmy told his neighbors how grateful he was for their help. They all celebrated together with ice cream and laughter. Timmy learned that it's important to ask for help when you need it and to always be grateful for the people who help you. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy pilot named Timmy. Timmy loved to fly his airplane, but he was always bumping into things and making mistakes. One day, Timmy decided to mail a letter to his friend who lived far away. + +As he was flying, Timmy saw a bird in trouble. The bird's wing was hurt and it couldn't fly. Timmy knew he had to help. He landed his airplane and gently picked up the bird. He took the bird to a nearby animal hospital and waited until the bird was all better. + +When Timmy finally arrived at the post office to mail his letter, he realized that he had forgotten the letter at home. Timmy was sad, but then he remembered the bird he helped. He realized that helping others is more important than mailing a letter. From that day forward, Timmy made sure to help anyone who needed it, even if it meant he couldn't do what he originally planned. +Once upon a time, there was a pink fish. The fish liked to swim in the ocean with its friends. They would play and have fun all day long. + +One day, the fish saw a big boat with people on it. The people were working hard to catch fish. The fish felt sad because it didn't want to be caught and taken away from its friends. + +But then, the fish had an idea. It swam as fast as it could and told all of its fish friends to hide in a secret spot. The people on the boat couldn't find any fish to catch, so they went away. + +The pink fish was happy that it could still swim and play with its friends. They all laughed and had fun together, knowing that they were safe from being caught. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a worm inching along the ground. "Hello, little worm," she said. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm trying to find my way back to my family," the worm replied. + +Lily felt sad for the worm. "Don't worry, I'll help you find your way home," she said. She picked up the worm and started to walk around the yard. + +Suddenly, her big brother came outside. "What are you doing, Lily?" he asked. + +"I'm helping this worm get back to his family," Lily replied. + +"That's stupid," her brother said. "Worms don't have families." + +Lily felt sad and her heart was starting to part. She put the worm back on the ground and went inside. But later that day, she saw her brother helping a lost dog find its way home. "See, even animals need help finding their way," she said to her brother. And they both smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a peaceful neighborhood with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy saw his neighbor, Mr. Johnson, outside. Mr. Johnson had a shiny red car. + +Timmy ran up to Mr. Johnson and said, "Hi, Mr. Johnson! Can I see your car?" Mr. Johnson smiled and said, "Sure, Timmy. Hop in and we'll take a ride." Timmy was so excited! + +As they drove around the neighborhood, Timmy shouted, "We're going so fast! We're zooming!" Mr. Johnson laughed and said, "Yes, we are zooming!" + +After the ride, Timmy thanked Mr. Johnson and said, "I had so much fun! You're the best neighbor ever!" Mr. Johnson smiled and said, "Thank you, Timmy. I'm glad you had fun." +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Benny. Benny lived in a big forest with his animal friends. One day, Benny woke up and said, "I hate Tuesdays, they are so boring." + +His friend, a little bird named Lily, heard him and asked, "Why do you hate Tuesdays, Benny?" + +"Because nothing fun ever happens on Tuesdays," Benny replied. + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Well, maybe we can make today a fun Tuesday. Let's play hide and seek!" + +Benny's face lit up with excitement and he said, "That sounds like a great idea, Lily! Let's play!" And so, Benny and his friends played hide and seek all day, making it the best Tuesday ever. +Once upon a time, there was a lady named Mary. She loved to work with yarn. She would knit cozy blankets and warm sweaters for her friends. Mary was very good at her work, and she loved it very much. + +One day, Mary met a rich man who saw her work and loved it. He asked Mary to make him a special sweater made of the softest yarn. Mary was so happy and worked very hard to make the sweater perfect. + +When the rich man saw the sweater, he was very happy and gave Mary lots of money. Mary was so happy and grateful for her hard work. She used the money to buy more yarn and continue doing what she loved. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park to play on the swings and slide. His mom always told him to be careful and not to get hurt. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his friend Billy. They were having fun until they saw a big group of kids playing together. The group was very organized and had a lot of toys to play with. Timmy and Billy wanted to join in, but they didn't know how to ask. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him how his day was. Timmy told her about the group of kids at the park. His mom said, "Sometimes it's hard to join a group, but if you ask nicely, they might let you be a part of it." The next time Timmy went to the park, he asked the group if he and Billy could play with them. The group said yes, and Timmy and Billy had a great time playing with their new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her dolls and cuddling with her velvet blanket. One day, Lily's mom sent her to the store to buy some milk. It was an unusual thing for her to do, but Lily was excited to go on an adventure. + +As Lily walked to the store, she noticed a strange man following her. She didn't think much of it and continued on her way. When she got to the store, she bought the milk and started to head back home. But the man was still following her. + +Lily started to run, but the man caught up to her and took her blanket. He ran away and Lily was left alone, crying on the sidewalk. Her mom came looking for her and found her without her beloved velvet blanket. Lily was heartbroken and her mom was angry that she had sent her out alone. From that day on, Lily never went anywhere without her mom by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends found a shiny penny on the ground. The penny was made of copper and it was very unusual because it had a picture of a bird on it. + +Lily picked up the penny and showed it to her friend, Timmy. "Look at this cool penny!" Lily said. Timmy looked at the penny and said, "Wow, that's really neat!" Suddenly, the ground started to tremble and the sky turned dark. + +Lily and Timmy were scared and didn't know what to do. Then, they heard a voice say, "Don't be afraid, it's just me, the giant!" The giant picked up the children and placed them on his shoulder. "I'm taking you to my castle to show you my collection of unusual things, like this copper penny with a bird on it," the giant said. + +Lily and Timmy were amazed at the giant's collection and had a great adventure. They even got to keep the penny as a souvenir. From that day on, Lily and Timmy always remembered their unusual adventure with the giant. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and have fun. One day, her mom told her they were going to visit her aunt who lived far away. Lily was excited to see her aunt because she loved spending time with her. + +When they arrived at her aunt's house, Lily saw that her aunt's hair was very long. She asked her aunt how she got such long hair. Her aunt replied, "I never cut it, Lily. I like it this way." They started talking and having fun together. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom got a call that her dad had been in a car accident. They had to leave right away. Lily was sad to leave her aunt so soon, but her mom said they had to go. They started driving back home, but Lily's mom was crying. She told Lily that her dad had died in the accident. Lily didn't understand what that meant, but she knew it was bad. She started crying too, and they drove home in silence. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite chair. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys, but Lily didn't want to. She said, "I don't want to clean up. I want to play." + +Lily's mom got angry and said, "You need to clean up your toys, or you won't be able to play with them anymore." But Lily ignored her mom and kept playing. + +Later that day, Lily's mom tripped over one of her toys and fell onto the chair. The chair broke, and Lily's mom hurt herself. Lily felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I didn't mean to be ignorant. Can I help you?" + +But it was too late. Lily's mom had hurt herself badly, and they had to go to the hospital. Lily learned that it's important to listen to her mom and show respect, or bad things can happen. +Once upon a time, there was a wise bull named Billy. Billy lived on a farm with many other animals. One day, Billy wanted to design a new home for himself. He thought and thought about what his new home would look like. + +Billy decided he wanted a big house with a red roof and a green door. He asked his animal friends to help him build it. They worked hard and soon Billy had a beautiful new home. + +From that day on, Billy was very happy in his new home. He felt very wise for designing such a wonderful place to live. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One evening, she went to a party with her mommy and daddy. When they arrived, Lily saw a big cake and some balloons. She felt incredible and happy. + +Suddenly, the music started and Lily wanted to dance. She moved her arms and legs and twirled around. Her mommy and daddy joined her and they all danced together. It was so much fun! + +After dancing, Lily ate some cake and played with the balloons. She had an incredible evening with her family and couldn't wait to go to another party and dance again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big teddy bear named Mr. Snuggles. One day, Lily and Mr. Snuggles went to the park to play. They met a little boy named Timmy who had a shiny red ball. + +"Wow, that ball is impressive!" said Lily. + +"Thanks, I got it for my birthday," said Timmy. + +Suddenly, a big dog came running towards them. Mr. Snuggles jumped up and barked loudly to protect Lily and Timmy. The dog ran away scared. + +"Mr. Snuggles, you're my hero! You protected us from the dog," said Lily. + +"Can I have a pill for Mr. Snuggles?" asked Timmy. + +"Sure, let's go home and give him a treat," said Lily. + +And so, Lily, Mr. Snuggles, and Timmy went home happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, while she was playing in the park, she met an elderly man named Mr. Smith. + +"Hello, little girl," said Mr. Smith. "What are you doing here?" + +"I'm playing," replied Lily. "I love to play outside. What are you doing here?" + +"I'm looking for treasure," said Mr. Smith. "I've been searching for it for many years." + +"What is treasure?" asked Lily. + +"Treasure is something very valuable that people search for," explained Mr. Smith. "It can be gold, jewels, or other precious things." + +Lily became very excited. "I want to help you find treasure!" she exclaimed. And so, together they searched for treasure in the park. Although they didn't find any treasure that day, they became good friends and continued to search for treasure together every week. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her family. One day, her parents recommended that they visit a museum. Lily was excited to see all the cool things inside. + +As they walked through the museum, Lily saw many interesting things. But then, they came to a room that looked scary. It was dark and there were big statues that looked like monsters. Lily felt scared and wanted to leave. + +But her parents said, "Don't worry, Lily. We have a surprise for you." They took her to another room where there was a big dinosaur skeleton. Lily loved it and forgot all about the scary room. From then on, Lily always remembered that sometimes things that seem scary can turn out to be really cool. +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 park with her mommy. There, she saw a big tree with a swing hanging from it. + +Lily ran to the swing and asked, "Mommy, can I play on the swing?" Her mommy said, "Yes, but be careful, don't be naughty." Lily promised to be good and started to swing. + +Suddenly, Lily saw her friend Sarah. Sarah wanted to play too, so Lily said, "Come on Sarah, let's swing together." They both swung higher and higher, and then they saw some water in a bucket nearby. They stopped swinging and ran to the bucket to splash each other. + +After they were done playing with water, they went back to the swing. Lily's mommy said, "It's time to go home now." Lily said, "Can we come back and swing again tomorrow?" Her mommy said, "Yes, we can come back and swing again tomorrow." And with that, they went home, happy and tired from a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the forest. One day, she found a big white mushroom. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy said, "That's a pretty mushroom, Lily." + +Lily decided to cover the mushroom with some leaves so it would be safe. She carefully placed the leaves on top of the mushroom. Suddenly, she heard a little voice say, "Thank you, Lily!" + +Lily was surprised and looked around. She saw a little fairy sitting on top of the mushroom. The fairy was happy that Lily covered the mushroom to keep it safe. From that day on, Lily always covered the mushrooms she found in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, she met a boy named Timmy who was crying. She asked him what was wrong, and he said that someone had stolen his toy car. + +Lily felt sad for Timmy and asked him if he wanted to play with her. They played together and had lots of fun. Suddenly, they saw a man throwing some ash on the ground. + +Lily asked the man why he was throwing ash on the ground. The man said he was cleaning his grill. Lily asked him if he had seen Timmy's toy car. The man said no, but he had seen a boy with a toy car earlier. + +Lily and Timmy went to look for the boy and found him playing with Timmy's toy car. Lily told the boy that it was not nice to steal and asked him to give the toy car back to Timmy. The boy apologized and gave the toy car back. Lily, Timmy, and the boy played together and had a jolly time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. But her mommy said it was time for a nap. So, Lily went to her bed and closed her eyes. She dreamed of playing with her toys again. + +When she woke up, she saw a match on the floor. She picked it up and looked at it. It was very small and brown. She wondered what she could do with it. Then, she remembered that matches make light. So, she struck the match and saw a bright light. + +Lily was very happy to see the light. She ran to her mommy and showed her the match. Her mommy was happy too. She said, "Good job, Lily! But matches are not for playing. They can be dangerous. Let's put it away." And so, they put the match away and went to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved trains and he had a big collection of toy trains. But one day, his trains were all over the place and he couldn't find his favorite one. He felt nervous and sad. + +So, Timmy decided to organize his trains. He took all the trains and put them on the rail. He put the big trains first and then the small ones. He even put the trains in different colors together. It was so much fun to organize them! + +When Timmy was finished, he was so happy. He could find his favorite train easily and he could play with all his trains without any problem. From that day on, Timmy always kept his trains organized on the rail. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to perform tricks for his family. He could sit, roll over, and even jump through a hoop! + +One day, Spot's family went on a trip and left him at home with a message. The message said, "Be a good boy and we will bring you a treat when we come back." Spot was sad that his family left, but he tried to be a good boy. + +It was difficult for Spot to be alone, but he remembered the message and decided to perform a trick to make himself feel better. He jumped through his hoop over and over again until he was tired. When his family came back, they saw Spot's trick and gave him a big treat. Spot was happy that he was a good boy and performed a difficult trick. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a pretty butterfly. It was yellow and had black spots. + +Lily wanted to catch the butterfly, but her mommy said it was fake. Lily didn't understand what fake meant, so her mommy explained that it meant the butterfly wasn't real, but just a toy. + +Lily looked at the butterfly again and noticed that it didn't move like real butterflies did. She nodded her head and said, "Oh, I see. It's fake." Then she went back to playing in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help with a project. She needed a screw to fix something, but they couldn't find one. + +Lily's daddy was very selfish and didn't care about helping. He just wanted to watch TV. But Lily was a good girl and wanted to help her mommy. She remembered seeing a screw in her toy box earlier that day. + +Lily went to her toy box and found the screw. She brought it to her mommy and helped her fix the thing. Her mommy was very happy and proud of her. From that day on, Lily knew that caring and helping was very important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and have fun with her friends. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park to play. + +Lily saw a swing and ran towards it. She asked her mom to push her higher and higher. "This is so much fun!" she shouted. + +Suddenly, Lily's friend Emily came to the park too. "Do you want to play with me?" Emily asked. "I don't know," Lily replied. "What do you want to play?" + +Emily said, "Let's play hide and seek!" Lily loved that game, so she said, "Okay, let's play!" They ran around the park and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "This was an open park. I had a lot of fun with you, Emily. Let's play again soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a switch on the wall in her room. She was curious and wanted to examine it, so she went closer to it. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and got frightened. She quickly turned the switch off and ran to her mommy. Her mommy hugged her and told her that it was just the sound of the light turning off. From that day on, Lily was brave enough to examine the switch whenever she wanted to turn the light on and off. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on walks with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the park and saw a big tree with lots of apples. Lily wanted to pick one, but they were too high up. She discussed with her parents how to get the apples down. + +As they walked further, they saw a skunk. Lily wrinkled her nose and said, "Ew, that skunk is smelly!" Her parents explained that skunks have a special smell to protect themselves. They continued on their walk, enjoying the fresh air and talking about all the things they saw. When they got home, they made apple pie with the apples they picked. It was delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers and would spend all day picking them. One day, she found a seed and decided to plant it in her garden. She watered it every day and waited patiently for it to bloom. + +One morning, she woke up and saw a beautiful flower had bloomed! She was so happy and ran to tell her mom. "Mommy, look! My flower bloomed!" she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "You did a great job taking care of it. You should put some makeup on yourself to celebrate!" Lily didn't understand what makeup was, but her mom showed her how to put some on her cheeks. + +Later that day, Lily met a girl who was deaf. She couldn't hear anything Lily said, but they communicated through sign language. Lily showed her the flower she had grown and the girl smiled. "It's beautiful," she signed. Lily was happy that she could share her flower with someone who couldn't hear it bloom. +Once upon a time, there was a lady. She went to the office every day to work. She had a desk and a computer. She talked to her friends at work and sometimes they laughed. + +One day, the lady felt sad. She didn't know why. She tried to work but she couldn't. She looked at the clock and it was time to go home. She went home and hugged her dog. The dog licked her face and she felt better. + +The next day, the lady went back to work. She smiled and said hello to her friends. She worked hard and felt happy. When it was time to go home, she hugged her dog and felt grateful for her job. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yogurt every day. One morning, Lily's mom went to the store to buy more yogurt. But when she came back, she looked nervous. Lily asked her mom what was wrong, but her mom said everything was okay. + +Later that day, Lily helped her mom put away the groceries. She looked in the fridge and couldn't find her favorite yogurt. She asked her mom where it was, but her mom said she couldn't find it either. Lily started to feel sad and worried that she wouldn't be able to eat her favorite snack. + +But then, Lily remembered something. Earlier that day, she saw her little brother playing in the kitchen with something white and cold. She went to look and found her missing yogurt! Her little brother had taken it and was using it to make a mess. Lily was happy to find her yogurt and her little brother got in trouble for making a mess. From then on, Lily made sure to keep her yogurt safe from her mischievous little brother. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play soccer with his friends. His goal was to score a goal in every game they played. One day, Timmy's team had a big game against their rivals. Timmy was very excited and wanted to score a goal. + +During the game, Timmy's team was losing. But, Timmy didn't give up. He kept trying and trying. Finally, he scored a goal! His team was so proud of him. They cheered and hugged him. Timmy's confidence increased and he felt happy. From that day on, Timmy knew that if he tried his best, he could achieve his goals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the wild woods behind her house. One day, she heard a strange noise coming from the woods. She decided to peek through the bushes to see what it was. + +As she peeked through the bushes, she saw a baby deer who had hurt its leg. Lily knew she had to help. She ran back to her house and asked her mom to take her to the hospital for animals. + +At the hospital, the kind vet took care of the baby deer and made sure it was all better. Lily was happy she could help the baby deer and she knew she would always be brave enough to peek through the bushes and help animals in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a goal to ride his bike without training wheels. He practiced a lot and got better every day. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's bike and requested to ride it. Timmy said yes, but he was worried because the chain was tight and the brakes were not working well. + +Billy got on the bike and started to ride. Suddenly, the chain broke and Billy fell off the bike. Timmy felt bad because he knew he should have said no to Billy's request. From then on, Timmy made sure to check his bike before letting anyone else ride it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to climb up the ladder to the treehouse in her backyard. One day, Lily's mom told her not to climb the ladder alone. Lily said, "Okay, Mommy." + +But one day, Lily decided to climb the ladder alone. She climbed and climbed until she reached the top. She looked out at the view and laughed. "This is funny!" she said. + +Suddenly, the ladder shook and Lily lost her balance. She fell to the ground and hurt her arm. "Ow!" she cried. Her mom came running outside and saw what happened. She took Lily to the hospital and the doctor said she broke her arm. + +From that day on, Lily never climbed the ladder alone again. She learned her lesson and always listened to her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and his dog, Spot. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a peanut butter sandwich for lunch. Timmy was glad because he loved peanut butter. He spread the peanut butter on his bread with a knife. + +After lunch, Timmy and Spot went to the park to play. Timmy saw a long chain on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to Spot. They played tug-of-war with the chain for a while. Timmy was glad he found the chain because it was fun to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch cartoons on TV. One day, he saw a playful kitten on the screen and wanted to catch it. + +Timmy's mom told him, "Be careful, Timmy. Kittens are very fast and you might get hurt trying to catch it." + +But Timmy didn't listen. He ran outside and saw a kitten just like the one in the cartoon. He tried to catch it, but the kitten ran away. + +Suddenly, a big dog appeared and chased Timmy. Timmy couldn't run fast enough and the dog caught him. Timmy was very scared and cried for help. + +Luckily, Timmy's mom heard him and came to rescue him. She scolded Timmy for not listening and told him to be more careful next time. From that day on, Timmy never tried to catch any animals again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his round ball in the park. One day, Timmy's friend, Johnny, came to play with him. Johnny brought his own ball, but it was too big for Timmy to play with. Timmy felt sad because he couldn't join in the fun. + +But Timmy had an idea! He asked his mom to help him prepare a smaller ball that would fit his hands. Timmy's mom helped him make a small, round ball that was just the right size for him. Timmy was so happy! He and Johnny played together for hours without any problems. + +However, when it was time to go home, Johnny wanted to take Timmy's ball with him. Timmy didn't want to give it away because he worked hard to prepare it. They started to argue, but then Timmy's mom came and helped them find a solution. She suggested that they take turns playing with the ball. Johnny agreed, and they both went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a nail on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Mommy, look what I found! Can we examine it together?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, let's take a closer look," said her mom. + +They looked at the nail and talked about how it was shiny and pointed. Lily was very obedient and listened carefully to what her mom said. + +"Remember, Lily, nails are very sharp and can hurt you if you're not careful," warned her mom. + +Lily nodded her head and promised to be careful. From that day on, she always looked carefully at the ground when playing outside, so she wouldn't step on any sharp nails. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. They saw a big slide and Lily wanted to play on it. Her mom said, "Okay, but be careful!" + +Lily climbed up the slide and then slid down. She did it again and again. It was so much fun! While they were playing, Lily saw a puppy. The puppy was so cute! Lily said, "Look, Mommy! A puppy! Can we watch him play too?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, let's watch together." The puppy was very good at playing fetch. He ran after the ball and brought it back to his owner. Lily said, "That puppy is so good at playing!" + +After a while, it was time to go home. Lily was sad to leave the park and the puppy. But her mom promised that they would come back and play again soon. And Lily went home with a happy heart. +Ben and Lily like to play on the porch. They have a ball, a doll, and a car. They throw the ball, hug the doll, and push the car. They have fun. + +But one day, a big dog comes to the porch. He is black and brown and has sharp teeth. He barks and growls. He wants the ball, the doll, and the car. He is mean. + +Ben and Lily are scared. They run to the door. They try to open it, but it is tight. It is locked. They knock and yell. They want Mom and Dad to help. + +Mom and Dad hear them. They come to the door. They see the big dog. They are angry. They open the door and let Ben and Lily in. They warn the big dog to go away. They say, "Bad dog! Leave our porch! Do not come back!" + +The big dog is afraid. He drops the ball, the doll, and the car. He runs away. He does not come back. + +Ben and Lily are safe. They hug Mom and Dad. They say, "Thank you! You saved us!" They are happy. + +Mom and Dad say, "You are welcome! We love you!" They are proud. + +They give Ben and Lily the ball, the doll, and the car. They say, "You can play on the porch, but be careful. If you see a big dog, come inside. We will always help you." + +Ben and Lily nod. They say, "OK. We will be careful." They go back to the porch. They play with the ball, the doll, and the car. They have fun. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box under a tree. It is brown and has a lock. + +"Wow, what is in the box?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe toys or candy or books," Anna says. + +They try to open the box, but it is too hard. They need a key. + +"Listen, I hear something inside the box," Tom says. He puts his ear on the box. + +Anna does the same. She hears a soft sound, like a heart. + +"It is alive! There is something alive in the box!" Anna says. + +They are scared and curious. They look around for someone who can help them. + +They see a man walking with a dog. He is kind and has a big smile. + +"Hello, kids. What are you doing?" he asks. + +"Hello, sir. We found this box. It has something alive in it. Can you help us open it?" Tom says. + +The man looks at the box. He sees a label that says "To the generous people of the park. Thank you for taking care of the animals." + +He smiles and says, "I have the key. This is a special box. It has a gift for you." + +He opens the lock and lifts the lid. Inside the box, there is a small kitten. It is white and fluffy. It purrs and looks at Tom and Anna. + +"Wow, it is so cute!" Anna says. + +"It is a kitten. It needs a home and a family. Do you want to keep it?" the man asks. + +Tom and Anna look at each other. They nod and smile. + +"Yes, we do! Thank you, sir. You are very generous," Tom says. + +The man gives them the kitten and a bag of food. He says, "You are welcome. I hope you will love and care for the kitten. It is a lucky kitten to have you as friends." + +Tom and Anna hug the kitten and thank the man. They name the kitten Chest, because it came from a chest. They take it to their homes and share it. They are very happy. They listen to its purr and feel its warmth. They are generous with each other and with Chest. They are the best friends ever. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big bin near the bench. The bin was full of things. Lily wanted to look inside. + +"Tom, come and see what is in the bin!" Lily said. + +Tom ran to the bin. He saw some paper, some cans and some food. He also saw a big rat. The rat had sharp teeth and a long tail. It was eating some bread. + +"Look, a rat!" Tom said. He was not scared. He wanted to touch it. + +"No, Tom, don't touch it!" Lily said. She was scared. She had heard that rats can bite and make you sick. She tried to warn Tom. + +But Tom did not listen. He reached his hand to the bin. The rat saw Tom and got angry. It jumped out of the bin and bit Tom's finger. Tom screamed and pulled his hand back. He saw blood on his finger. He started to cry. + +Lily ran to Tom and hugged him. She was upset. She did not want Tom to get hurt. She said sorry to Tom. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I tried to warn you. Are you okay?" Lily said. + +Tom was still crying. He said his finger hurt. He wanted to go home. + +"Let's go home, Tom. We can wash your finger and put a bandage on it. Maybe mom can give you a cookie too." Lily said. + +She took Tom's hand and walked to the bench. She saw their mom sitting there. She waved to her and told her what happened. + +Mom was worried. She looked at Tom's finger and said they had to go to the doctor. She said rats can have germs and make you sick. She said they had to be careful with bins and animals. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They learned their lesson. They did not want to play with bins and rats anymore. They wanted to play with swings and slides and run. They hoped Tom's finger would get better soon. +Lily is a cat who likes to lie in the sun. She has soft fur and green eyes. She lives with a girl who loves her very much. The girl gives Lily food and water and toys to play with. + +One day, Lily sees a bird outside the window. The bird is small and brown and has a red spot on its chest. Lily feels hungry and wants to catch the bird. She jumps off the couch and runs to the door. She meows and scratches the door, but the girl does not hear her. + +Lily is sad and angry. She thinks the girl does not care about her. She lies on the floor and pouts. She does not want to play with her toys or drink her water. She only wants the bird. + +The girl comes home from school. She sees Lily on the floor and thinks she is sick. She picks her up and hugs her. She says, "Lily, what is wrong? Are you hurt? Do you need a vet?" She checks Lily's ears and nose and paws. She does not see anything wrong. + +She puts Lily on the couch and gives her a treat. She says, "Lily, I love you. You are my best friend. I am sorry I did not hear you at the door. Do you want to play with me?" She takes out a feather toy and waves it in front of Lily. + +Lily sees the feather toy and forgets about the bird. She feels happy and loved. She jumps on the toy and bites it. She purrs and rubs her head on the girl. She says, "Meow, meow, meow." She means, "Thank you, thank you, thank you." +Lily was a young girl who liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to wash the potatoes and put them in a big pot. Mom said they would make yummy soup for dinner. + +One day, Lily was washing the potatoes when she saw a small one with a funny shape. It looked like a bunny with long ears and a nose. Lily thought it was very cute and wanted to keep it. She put it in her pocket and finished washing the other potatoes. + +Lily forgot about the potato in her pocket and went to play with her toys. She ran and jumped and rolled on the floor. She did not notice that the potato fell out of her pocket and rolled under the sofa. + +When mom came to the kitchen, she counted the potatoes and saw that one was missing. She asked Lily where the last potato was. Lily remembered the bunny potato and ran to her room. She looked in her pocket and saw that it was empty. She felt sad and said, "I lose the potato, mom. I lose the bunny potato." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, sweetie. We can look for the potato together. Maybe it is hiding somewhere." They searched the house and found the potato under the sofa. Lily was happy and said, "I find the potato, mom. I find the bunny potato." Mom smiled and said, "That's great, honey. But we have to cook the potato for the soup. How about we make a bunny face with some carrots and peas on top of the potato? Then you can eat the bunny potato and it will make you strong and healthy." Lily liked that idea and nodded. She helped mom make the soup and enjoyed eating the bunny potato. She said, "Thank you, mom. The soup is yummy and the bunny potato is funny." Mom said, "You're welcome, darling. I love you very much." They hugged and kissed and had a cozy dinner. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a game. They race to the big tree and back. They run very fast. They laugh and shout. + +One day, they see a dog in the park. The dog is black and white. He has a long tail. He runs after a ball. Ben and Lily want to play with the dog. They ask the dog's owner if they can. + +"Sure, you can play with Spot. He is very friendly. But be careful, he likes to chase things," the owner says. + +Ben and Lily throw the ball for Spot. Spot runs to get the ball. He brings it back. He wags his tail. He is happy. Ben and Lily are happy too. + +Then, Ben has an idea. He says to Lily, "Let's race with Spot. He is very fast. Maybe he can beat us." + +Lily thinks that is a silly idea. She says, "No, Ben. That is not fair. Spot has four legs. We have two legs. He can run faster than us." + +But Ben does not listen. He says, "Come on, Lily. It will be fun. Let's see who is faster. On your mark, get set, go!" + +Ben and Lily start to run to the big tree. Spot sees them running. He thinks they are playing. He runs after them. He is faster than them. He catches up with them. He jumps on them. He licks their faces. He wags his tail. + +Ben and Lily fall down. They are not hurt. They are surprised. They giggle. They hug Spot. They say, "Good boy, Spot. You win. You are the fastest." + +The owner comes to get Spot. He says, "Sorry, kids. I hope he did not scare you. He just wanted to play." + +Ben and Lily say, "It's okay. We like Spot. He is a good dog. He is very silly. He made us laugh." + +They say goodbye to Spot and his owner. They go back to their game. They race to the big tree and back. They run very fast. They laugh and shout. They are friends. They have fun. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bird on a tree. The bird is red and yellow and blue. It is very pretty. + +"Wow, look at that bird!" Tom says. "I want to see it closer." + +"Me too!" Mia says. "Let's race to the tree!" + +They run as fast as they can. They are very curious. They want to touch the bird and hear it sing. + +But the bird does not like them. It is scared of them. It thinks they are mean. It flaps its wings and makes a loud noise. + +"Shoo, shoo, go away!" the bird says. "You are not nice. You are noisy and rude." + +Tom and Mia stop. They are surprised. They did not know the bird can talk. They feel sorry for the bird. + +"We are sorry, bird," Tom says. "We did not mean to scare you. We just wanted to be your friends." + +"We think you are very pretty," Mia says. "We wanted to hear your song." + +The bird is still angry. It does not trust them. It thinks they are lying. + +"No, no, you are not sorry," the bird says. "You are bad. You want to catch me and put me in a cage. Go away, go away, or I will peck you!" + +Tom and Mia are sad. They do not want to hurt the bird. They want to make it happy. They think of a way to show the bird they are nice. + +"Look, bird, we have some bread," Tom says. "We can share it with you. We can give you some crumbs. Do you like bread?" + +The bird is hungry. It likes bread. It sees the crumbs on the ground. It feels a little bit curious. + +"Maybe, maybe you are nice," the bird says. "Maybe you are telling the truth. Can I have some bread?" + +"Yes, yes, you can have some bread," Mia says. "But you have to be gentle. You have to be quiet. You have to be our friend." + +The bird nods. It flies down from the tree. It picks up some crumbs. It eats them. It feels happy. + +"Thank you, thank you, you are nice," the bird says. "You are not bad. You are not rude. You are my friends." + +Tom and Mia smile. They are happy too. They have a new friend. They watch the bird eat. They listen to it sing. They are very curious. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Tom wants to go first. He runs to the slide and climbs the steps. Sam follows him. + +"Look at me, Sam!" Tom calls. "I am so high!" + +Tom slides down fast. He laughs and feels happy. He wants to go again. He runs back to the steps. But he does not see a rock on the ground. He trips and falls. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Sam calls. He runs to Tom and helps him up. He sees blood on Tom's knee. He feels sorry for Tom. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom says. "It hurts so much!" + +Sam hugs Tom. He says, "Don't worry, Tom. I will get Mom. She will make it better." + +Sam runs to the bench where Mom is sitting. He tells her what happened. Mom gets up and goes to Tom. She brings a band-aid and a water bottle. She cleans Tom's knee and puts the band-aid on it. She kisses Tom and says, "There, there, Tom. You are brave. It will heal soon." + +Tom stops crying. He says, "Thank you, Mom. Thank you, Sam. You are good." + +Mom smiles and says, "You are welcome, Tom. You are good, too. How about we go get some ice cream?" + +Tom and Sam nod. They hold Mom's hands and walk to the ice cream truck. They forget about the rock and the slide. They enjoy their ice cream and each other. They are happy. +Sara and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the fly. The fly is a toy that can go up and down in the air. It makes a noisy sound when it flies. Sara and Ben like to make the fly go high and low and watch it move. + +One day, Sara and Ben want to see who can make the fly go higher. They take a long stick and measure how high the fly can go. Sara goes first. She pushes a button and the fly goes up. She holds the stick next to the fly and says, "Look, my fly can go this high!" She shows Ben the stick. + +Ben says, "That is not very high. I can make my fly go higher." He takes the fly and pushes the button. The fly goes up, but it goes too high. It goes out of the window and flies away. Sara and Ben run to the window and look for the fly. They cannot see it. It is gone. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They lost their favorite toy. They wish they did not try to see who can make the fly go higher. They say sorry to each other and hug. They learn that it is not good to be greedy and show off. They decide to share their other toys and play nicely. They hope that the fly will come back someday. +Tim and Sue like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. One day, they see a big hole in the ground. They want to know what is inside. + +They go near the hole and look. They see something shiny and round. It looks like a ball. They want to get it. Tim reaches his hand into the hole. He feels something soft and furry. He thinks it is a toy. + +But it is not a toy. It is a rat. The rat is scared and angry. It bites Tim's hand. Tim screams and pulls his hand out. He sees blood and teeth marks. He cries and runs to Sue. + +Sue is scared too. She hugs Tim and says sorry. She sees a man with a dog. She calls him for help. The man comes and sees Tim's hand. He says they need to go to the doctor. He says the rat lives underground and it is not safe to touch it. + +He takes Tim and Sue to his car. He drives them to the doctor. The doctor cleans Tim's hand and gives him a bandage. He says Tim will be okay. He says they need to be careful in the park. He says they should not put their hands in holes. He says they should play with clear things that they can see. Tim and Sue say yes. They say thank you. They learn a lesson. They go home and hug their mom and dad. +Jen likes gum. She likes to chew it and blow big bubbles. She has a red gum in her pocket. She wants to eat it after lunch. + +But Tom sees the red gum. He likes gum too. He wants to take it from Jen. He waits for Jen to go to the bathroom. Then he sneaks to her coat and looks for the pocket. + +He finds the red gum. He is happy. He takes it out and holds it in his hand. He thinks Jen will not notice. He is wrong. + +Jen comes back from the bathroom. She sees Tom holding her red gum. She is angry. She runs to Tom and yells, "That is my gum! Give it back!" + +Tom is scared. He tries to hide the gum behind his back. But Jen is faster. She grabs his hand and pulls the gum out. She puts it in her mouth and chews it. She blows a big bubble and pops it. + +Tom is sad. He has no gum. He cries. Jen is happy. She has her gum. She smiles. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play in the farm. They see many animals and plants. They see a big field of corn. The corn is yellow and tall. + +"Let's go and pick some corn!" Ben says. He runs to the field. He pulls a corn from the ground. He is happy. + +"Wait for me!" Sam says. He follows Ben. He tries to pull a corn, but he cannot. He is weak. He feels sad. + +"Ha ha, you are weak!" Ben laughs. He picks more corn. He does not help Sam. He is mean. + +A farmer sees them. He is angry. He shouts at them. "Hey, you two! Stop stealing my corn! Go away or I will call the dog!" + +Ben and Sam are scared. They drop the corn. They run away. The dog chases them. They cry. + +They learn a lesson. They should not take things that are not theirs. They should be kind and help each other. They should respect the farmer and his work. They should say sorry. +Sara wanted to help her mom make a cake for dad's birthday. She saw a big mixer on the counter and thought it looked fun. She climbed on a chair and reached for the mixer. But she did not know how to use it. She pushed a button and the mixer started to spin very fast. It made a loud noise and splashed cake batter all over the kitchen. + +"Stop! Stop!" her mom shouted. She ran to the mixer and turned it off. She looked at the mess and sighed. "Sara, what did you do? You made a big mess and embarrassed me. The mixer is not a toy. It is for grown-ups only. You could have hurt yourself or broken the mixer." + +Sara felt bad. She did not mean to make a mess or embarrass her mom. She just wanted to help. She started to cry. "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to make a cake for dad. I love you and dad. Please don't be mad at me." + +Her mom hugged her and wiped her tears. "I love you too, Sara. I'm not mad at you. I'm just worried about you. You have to be careful and ask me before you touch things you don't know. And you have to listen to me when I tell you to stop. OK?" + +"OK, mom. I will listen to you. Can we still make a cake for dad?" + +"Of course we can. But we have to clean up first. And we have to use a different mixer. This one is broken." + +Sara helped her mom clean up the kitchen. She felt sorry for breaking the mixer, but she was glad her mom was not mad at her. She hoped dad would like the cake they made. She thought it was fair to share it with him. She loved her mom and dad very much. +Lily and Ben were eager to play with the new water balloons that their mom gave them. They filled them up with the hose and tied them with knots. They ran to the backyard, where they saw a big tree and a fence. + +"Let's hide behind the tree and throw them at the fence!" Lily said. + +"OK, but be careful not to squeeze them too hard or they will leak!" Ben said. + +They took turns throwing the water balloons at the fence, making loud splashes and giggles. They had so much fun that they did not notice a big dog on the other side of the fence. The dog heard the noise and got angry. It barked and jumped over the fence, chasing Lily and Ben. + +"Run, run!" Ben shouted. + +Lily and Ben dropped their water balloons and ran to the house. But the dog was faster and caught up with them. It bit Lily's leg and made her cry. Ben tried to help her, but the dog bit his arm and made him cry too. + +Mom heard the screams and came out of the house. She saw the dog and the children and got scared. She grabbed a broom and hit the dog until it ran away. She hugged Lily and Ben and took them to the car. She drove them to the doctor, who gave them stitches and medicine. + +Lily and Ben were very sad and hurt. They wished they had never played with the water balloons. They learned a hard lesson: never throw things at a fence that has a dog behind it. +Tom and Anna like to play with blocks. They make towers and bridges and castles with the blocks. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +One day, they have a new game. They want to see who can balance more blocks on their head. They take turns to put one block on their head and walk around the room. They count how many blocks they have. That is their score. + +Tom goes first. He puts one block on his head. He walks slowly and carefully. He does not want the block to fall. He says, "One!" Anna claps for him. + +Anna goes next. She puts one block on her head. She walks fast and jumps. She wants to show Tom that she is brave. She says, "One!" Tom cheers for her. + +They keep playing. They put more and more blocks on their head. They have to balance very well. They have to be very still. They have to watch out for the toys and the furniture. They have to be very quiet. They do not laugh anymore. + +Tom has four blocks on his head. He says, "Four!" Anna has five blocks on her head. She says, "Five!" They look at each other. They want to win. They want to have the highest score. + +They both reach for the last block. They both want it. They both grab it. They both pull it. They both lose their balance. They both fall down. The blocks fall down too. They make a loud noise. + +Tom and Anna look at each other. They look at the blocks. They look at the mess. They feel silly. They start to giggle. They giggle louder and louder. They do not care about the score. They do not care about the balance. They just care about having fun. + +They hug each other. They say, "Sorry!" They say, "That was fun!" They say, "Let's play again!" They pick up the blocks. They make a normal tower. They laugh a lot. They are happy. +Tom and Sam are twins. They like to play with cars and trucks. Today is their birthday. Mom and Dad give them a big gift. They open it together. It is a train set with many tracks and cars. + +"Wow, this is awesome!" Tom says. "Let's play with it!" + +"Yes, let's!" Sam says. They set up the tracks on the floor. They make a big loop and a bridge. They put the cars on the tracks. They push a button. The train starts to move. + +"Choo choo!" Tom and Sam say. They are very happy. + +But then, Tom wants to change the tracks. He wants to make a different shape. He pulls a piece of track from the loop. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Sam asks. He does not like Tom's idea. He likes the loop. + +"I want to make a star," Tom says. He pulls another piece of track. + +"No, don't do that!" Sam says. He tries to stop Tom. He grabs the track from Tom's hand. + +"Let go!" Tom says. He pulls back. They start to fight. They tug and pull. They yell and cry. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise. They come to the room. They see Tom and Sam fighting over the tracks. They see the train set broken and scattered. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asks. She is angry and sad. + +"You are being very rude!" Dad says. He is disappointed and stern. + +"Tom and Sam, you need to share the gift. It is for both of you. You need to play nicely. You need to separate and calm down. Go to your rooms for a while. Then we will talk." + +Tom and Sam feel ashamed and sorry. They nod and go to their rooms. They wish they did not fight. They wish they could play with the train set again. They hope Mom and Dad will forgive them. They hope they can make up and be friends. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. They have a big yard with many trees and flowers. They also have a toy car that can zoom very fast. + +One day, they decide to make a race track for their car. They use sticks and rocks and dirt to make a road. They make turns and hills and bridges. They work hard and have fun. + +When they finish, they look at their track. It is perfect. They are very proud. + +"Wow, our track is awesome!" Sam says. + +"Yes, it is. Let's race our car!" Mia says. + +They put their car on the track and push a button. The car zooms along the road. It goes up and down and left and right. It makes a loud noise. Sam and Mia cheer and clap. + +Their car is very fast and smart. It does not crash or fall. It zooms all the way to the end of the track. + +"Yay, we did it!" Sam and Mia say. + +They hug each other and smile. They love their car and their track. They are happy. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with toys. One day, they go to the toy shop with Mom. They see many toys. They want to buy them all. + +"Mom, can we buy this?" Lily asks. She holds a modern doll. The doll can talk and sing. + +"Mom, can we buy that?" Tom asks. He holds a modern car. The car can move and beep. + +Mom smiles. "You can buy one toy each. Choose wisely." + +Lily and Tom think hard. They like both toys. But they only have one coin each. They have to decide. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. It is thunder. It is raining outside. Lily and Tom are scared. They hug Mom. + +"Mom, can we go home?" they ask. + +Mom nods. "Yes, we can. But what about your toys?" + +Lily and Tom look at their toys. They do not want them anymore. They want to be safe and warm at home. + +"Mom, we do not want to buy these toys. We want to buy a book. A book about thunder. Then we can learn why it makes noise." + +Mom is proud. She hugs Lily and Tom. "That is a good idea. Let us buy a book. Then we can read it together at home." + +They go to the book shop. They buy a book about thunder. They go home. They read the book. They learn about thunder. They are not scared anymore. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to draw with crayons. They have many colors. Sometimes they make mistakes. They use erasers to fix them. + +One day, Lily and Ben find a big eraser. It is pink and smells good. Lily says, "Wow, look at this eraser! It is so big and pretty. Can I have it?" + +Ben says, "No, I saw it first. It is mine. You have your own eraser. It is blue and small." + +Lily and Ben start to fight. They pull the eraser. They say mean words. They are not happy. + +Then, they hear a voice. It is Mom. She says, "What are you doing, children? Why are you fighting? Erasers are for sharing, not for keeping. And they are not for eating, either. They are not sweet. They are rubber. They can make you sick." + +Lily and Ben stop fighting. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, friend. We were silly. We don't want to eat the eraser. We want to share it. Can we draw together?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can. That is very nice of you. Erasers are for making mistakes go away, not for making friends go away. Now, let's see your drawings. They are very beautiful." + +Lily and Ben smile. They hug Mom. They hug each other. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily was a little girl who liked to try new things. She liked to try new foods, new games, and new clothes. One day, she saw a big sack in her mom's closet. It was full of fancy things that her mom wore for parties and weddings. Lily wanted to try them on. + +She opened the sack and took out a shiny dress, a sparkly necklace, and a fluffy hat. She put them on and looked at herself in the mirror. She felt very fancy and pretty. She decided to show her mom how she looked. + +She walked out of the closet and down the stairs. She saw her mom in the kitchen, making cookies. She said, "Mom, look at me! I'm so fancy!" + +Her mom turned around and saw Lily in her fancy things. She smiled and said, "You are very fancy, Lily. But those are my things, not yours. You can try them on, but you have to ask me first. And you have to be careful with them. They are very special to me." + +Lily felt sorry. She did not mean to make her mom unhappy. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to try them on. They are so pretty. Can I keep them?" + +Her mom said, "No, Lily. You can't keep them. They are mine. But you can borrow them sometimes, if you ask me nicely. And you can help me make cookies, if you want. That's something we can do together." + +Lily nodded. She took off the fancy things and put them back in the sack. She hugged her mom and said, "I love you, Mom. And I love cookies. Can we make some now?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, Lily. We can make some now. And I love you, too. You are my fancy girl." +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big brown dog. The dog is friendly and wants to play with them. He runs after them and barks. + +"Run, run, run!" Anna says to Ben. "The dog is fast!" + +Ben runs with Anna. They laugh and have fun. The dog is happy too. He wags his tail and jumps. + +They run to a big slide. Anna and Ben want to go down the slide. But the dog wants to go too. He follows them up the ladder. + +"Wait, dog!" Ben says. "The slide is for us!" + +The dog does not understand. He tries to go down the slide with them. But he is too big. He gets stuck in the middle. + +"Oh no, dog!" Anna says. "You are stuck!" + +The dog whines and tries to move. But he cannot. He is scared. + +Anna and Ben feel sorry for the dog. They want to help him. They look for a switch. They see a switch on the side of the slide. It says "water". + +"Maybe this switch can help the dog," Anna says. "Let's try it!" + +They push the switch. Water comes out of the slide. It makes the slide wet and slippery. The dog slides down the slide. He lands on the grass. He is free! + +"Yay, dog!" Anna and Ben cheer. "You are free!" + +The dog is happy. He shakes off the water. He licks Anna and Ben. He thanks them for helping him. + +Anna and Ben hug the dog. They are friends. They play some more in the park. They have a good day. +Lily and Tom are playing with a board. The board has many colors and shapes on it. Lily likes to point at the colors and say their names. Tom likes to repeat what Lily says. + +"Red!" Lily says, pointing at a red circle. + +"Red!" Tom says, copying Lily. + +"Blue!" Lily says, pointing at a blue square. + +"Blue!" Tom says, copying Lily. + +Lily thinks Tom is smart. She likes to teach him new words. But Tom gets bored. He wants to do something else. + +"Green!" Lily says, pointing at a green triangle. + +"Green!" Tom says, copying Lily. + +"Yellow!" Lily says, pointing at a yellow star. + +"Yellow!" Tom says, copying Lily. + +"Orange!" Lily says, pointing at an orange oval. + +"Orange!" Tom says, copying Lily. + +"Purple!" Lily says, pointing at a purple diamond. + +"Purple!" Tom says, copying Lily. + +"Stop!" Tom says, pushing the board away. "I don't want to repeat anymore. I want to play with the ball." + +Lily is sad. She likes the board. She thinks the board is fun. She doesn't want to play with the ball. + +"No!" Lily says, pulling the board back. "I want to play with the board. The board is better." + +Tom is angry. He likes the ball. He thinks the ball is fun. He doesn't want to play with the board. + +"No!" Tom says, pulling the ball back. "I want to play with the ball. The ball is better." + +Lily and Tom start to cry. They don't want to share. They don't want to play together. + +Mom hears them crying. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the board and the ball. She sees Lily and Tom. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asks. "Why are you crying?" + +Lily and Tom tell Mom what happened. They both want to play with their own toy. They both think their toy is better. + +Mom shakes her head. She is not happy. She has an idea. + +"How about we take turns?" Mom suggests. "Lily, you can play with the board for five minutes. Then you can give it to Tom. Tom, you can play with the ball for five minutes. Then you can give it to Lily. That way, you can both have fun and learn new things." + +Lily and Tom think about it. They are not sure. They still like their own toy more. But they also want to make Mom happy. And they don't want to cry anymore. + +"Okay," Lily says, nodding. + +"Okay," Tom says, nodding. + +Mom smiles. She is proud of them. She helps them set a timer. She watches them play. + +Lily plays with the board. She points at the colors and says their names. She also points at the shapes and says their names. She is having fun. + +Tom plays with the ball. He throws it and catches it. He rolls it and bounces it. He is having fun. + +When the timer rings, Lily gives the board to Tom. Tom gives the ball to Lily. They say thank you. + +Lily plays with the ball. She tries to throw it and catch it. She tries to roll it and bounce it. She is having fun. + +Tom plays with the board. He repeats the colors and the shapes. He also makes patterns and puzzles. He is having fun. + +Lily and Tom are happy. They are playing with new toys. They are learning new things. They are sharing. + +Mom is happy. She sees Lily and Tom playing nicely. She sees them smiling and laughing. She hugs them. + +"You are both very smart," Mom says. "And very kind. I love you." + +Lily and Tom hug Mom back. They love her too. + +The end. +Sara was a big girl who liked to dress herself. She had a pink dress with flowers and a blue dress with stars. She also had a yellow dress with a bow, but it was too small for her. Today, she wanted to wear the pink dress, because she had an exam at school. She wanted to do well and make her teacher happy. + +She put on the pink dress and looked in the mirror. She smiled and said, "I look pretty." Then she heard her mom call her. "Sara, are you ready? We have to go soon." Sara ran to the door and said, "Yes, mom, I'm ready. Let's go." + +They got in the car and drove to school. Sara was a little nervous, but also excited. She liked to learn new things and show what she knew. She hoped the exam was not too hard. She saw her friends in the playground and waved to them. They waved back and said, "Hi, Sara. You look pretty. Good luck with the exam." + +Sara thanked them and went inside. She found her seat and waited for the teacher. The teacher came in and said, "Good morning, children. Today, we have an exam on numbers and shapes. I know you have been working hard and I'm proud of you. Do your best and don't worry. You can do it." + +Sara listened carefully and looked at the paper. She saw some questions that she knew and some that she didn't. She tried to remember what the teacher had taught her and write the answers. She counted with her fingers and drew with her pencil. She finished the exam and checked her work. She felt happy and confident. She handed in the paper and said, "Thank you, teacher. I did my best." + +The teacher smiled and said, "Well done, Sara. You are a smart and high girl. I'm sure you did great. Now, you can go and play with your friends. Have a nice day." + +Sara smiled back and said, "Thank you, teacher. You are a nice and kind teacher. Have a nice day, too." She ran to the playground and joined her friends. They played and laughed and had fun. Sara was happy. She had a good day. She wore her pink dress and did her exam. She was a big girl who liked to dress herself. +Lily and Tom were twins. They liked to play together. One day, they wanted to make a surprise for Mom. They went to the kitchen and found a tray. They put some things on the tray: a cup, a plate, a spoon, a napkin and a flower. + +"Let's take this to Mom in bed," Lily said. "She will be happy." + +Tom nodded. He picked up the tray and followed Lily. They walked very quietly to Mom's room. They opened the door and saw Mom sleeping. + +"Mom, Mom, wake up!" Lily said. "We have a surprise for you!" + +Mom opened her eyes and saw the twins. She smiled. She saw the tray and the things on it. + +"Wow, what a lovely surprise!" Mom said. "Thank you, my sweeties. What did you make for me?" + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They did not make anything. They just took some things from the kitchen. + +"Um, we made you...a cup of water, a plate of bread, a spoon of jam, a napkin of love and a flower of joy!" Lily said. + +Mom tried not to laugh. She hugged the twins and kissed them. + +"That's very creative and thoughtful of you," Mom said. "But next time, please ask me before you take things from the kitchen. Some things are not good to eat or drink by themselves. And some things are not for playing. You could hurt yourself or make a mess." + +Lily and Tom felt foolish. They did not know that. They wanted to make Mom happy, not angry. + +"Sorry, Mom," they said. "We love you." + +Mom smiled again. She loved them too. She took the tray and the things on it. She said she would share them with Dad later. She told the twins to go and play. She said she was very proud of them. Lily and Tom smiled too. They were happy. They went to play. They decided to make another surprise for Mom. But this time, they would ask her first. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to go on the swings and the slide. But there was a big boy who was mean to them. He had a black hat and a black bike. He liked to tease Tim and Lily and make them cry. + +One day, the big boy saw Tim and Lily on the slide. He rode his bike fast and stopped in front of them. He laughed and said, "You are too small to go on the slide. You are babies. Go away!" He pushed Tim and Lily off the slide and took their place. + +Tim and Lily were sad and scared. They ran to the swings, but the big boy followed them. He grabbed the swings and said, "These are mine. You can't have them. You are silly. Go away!" He pulled the swings away from Tim and Lily and swung on them. + +Tim and Lily were angry and brave. They decided to stand up to the big boy. They ran to his bike and looked at it. They saw a knob on the bike. It was shiny and round. They wondered what it did. They turned the knob and heard a loud noise. The bike started to move by itself. It went faster and faster and out of the park. + +The big boy saw his bike and screamed. He jumped off the swing and ran after it. He shouted, "Stop! Come back! That's my bike!" But he was too late. The bike was gone. + +Tim and Lily smiled and clapped. They said, "That's what you get for being mean. You are not nice. Go away!" They went back to the slide and the swings and had fun. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are having breakfast. They like cereal with milk and fruit. Sara likes to fold her napkin into a triangle. Ben likes to fold his napkin into a square. + +"Look, Sara, I made a square," Ben says, showing his napkin. + +"That's nice, Ben, but I like triangles better," Sara says, showing her napkin. + +They both smile and eat their cereal. + +Mom comes to the table. She sees their napkins. + +"Wow, you two are very polite and neat," Mom says. "You folded your napkins so well." + +"Thank you, Mom," Sara and Ben say. + +Mom gives them a hug and a kiss. + +"Can we fold more things, Mom?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, after breakfast, we can fold some clothes and paper," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They finish their cereal and help Mom clear the table. They like to fold things. +Ben and Sam were young friends who liked to dig in the dirt. They had a big box of tools, like shovels, spoons, and brushes. They wanted to find minerals, like shiny rocks and colorful crystals. + +One day, Ben found a big mineral that looked like a star. It was yellow and sparkly. He was very happy and showed it to Sam. Sam liked it too and asked Ben if he could lend it to him. + +"Please, Ben, can I have your star mineral for a little while? I want to look at it and play with it. I will give it back to you soon," Sam said. + +Ben thought for a moment. He liked his star mineral very much, but he also liked Sam. He decided to be kind and share his treasure. He said, "OK, Sam, you can borrow my star mineral, but you have to be careful with it and return it to me later." + +Sam thanked Ben and took the star mineral. He looked at it and played with it. He pretended it was a magic wand and a spaceship. He had a lot of fun with it. But he forgot to give it back to Ben. + +The next day, Ben asked Sam for his star mineral. He wanted to look at it and play with it too. He missed his treasure. But Sam said, "No, Ben, I can't give you your star mineral. It is mine now. I like it too much. You gave it to me yesterday." + +Ben was very sad and angry. He said, "No, Sam, I did not give it to you. I lent it to you. That means you have to give it back to me. It is not fair to keep it. It is not yours. It is mine." + +Sam and Ben started to fight over the star mineral. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They were not friends anymore. They were enemies. + +A big bird saw them fighting. He flew down and snatched the star mineral from their hands. He flew away with it. He liked shiny things. He took it to his nest. + +Sam and Ben were shocked and scared. They watched the bird fly away with their star mineral. They realized they had been foolish and greedy. They had lost their treasure and their friendship. + +They felt sorry and hugged each other. They said, "We are sorry, Ben. We are sorry, Sam. We should have shared and cared. We should have been good friends. We learned our lesson. We will not fight over things anymore." + +They went back to their box of tools and dug in the dirt. They hoped to find more minerals, but they also hoped to keep their friendship. They knew that friendship was more important than any mineral. +Mia and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they decided to make some cocoa for their mom, who was working in her office. They went to the kitchen and found a big pot, some milk, and some cocoa powder. + +"Let me do it," Mia said. She grabbed the pot and poured some milk into it. She put it on the stove and turned it on. + +"No, let me do it," Ben said. He reached for the cocoa powder and tried to open it. But it was too hard for him. He pulled and pulled, but nothing happened. + +"Give it to me," Mia said. She took the cocoa powder from Ben and twisted it. It opened, but some of the powder spilled on the floor. + +"Look what you did," Ben said. He pointed at the mess. "You are not useful. You are clumsy." + +Mia felt angry and sad. She threw the cocoa powder at Ben. It hit him in the face and made him sneeze. + +"Stop it," Ben said. He wiped his nose and threw the pot at Mia. It missed her, but it hit the stove and made a loud noise. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the milk boiling over, the cocoa powder everywhere, and the twins fighting. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asked. She turned off the stove and picked up the pot. She looked at Mia and Ben. They both looked down and said nothing. + +Mom sighed. She put the pot in the sink and got a cloth. She cleaned the floor and the stove. She gave the cloth to Mia and Ben. + +"Help me clean this up," Mom said. "And then we can talk about what happened. And maybe, if you are nice to each other, we can still have some cocoa." +Ben and Mia 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. + +One day, they found a small, thin, pink thing in the water. It had a long tail and tiny eyes. Ben picked it up and showed it to Mia. + +"Look, Mia, what is this?" Ben asked. + +Mia looked at it and said, "I don't know, Ben. It is very small and thin. Maybe it is a shrimp." + +"A shrimp? What is a shrimp?" Ben wondered. + +Mia shrugged. She did not know much about shrimps. She only knew they were something people ate sometimes. + +"Let's ask mom and dad," Mia suggested. + +They ran to their mom and dad, who were sitting on a blanket. They showed them the small, thin, pink thing. + +"Mom, dad, what is this?" Ben asked. + +Mom and dad smiled. They knew what it was. + +"That is a shrimp, Ben," mom said. "A shrimp is a kind of animal that lives in the water. It is very tasty and healthy. Do you want to try some?" + +Ben and Mia looked at each other. They were curious, but also a bit scared. They had never eaten a shrimp before. + +"Maybe later," Ben said. + +"Maybe later," Mia agreed. + +They put the shrimp back in the water. They said goodbye to the shrimp and thanked it for letting them see it. + +"Bye, shrimp," Ben said. + +"Bye, shrimp," Mia said. + +They waved to the shrimp and watched it swim away. They learned something new that day. They were happy. +Lily and Ben like to act. They pretend to be different people and do different things. One day, they act like they are in a shop. Lily is the shopkeeper and Ben is the customer. + +"Hello, welcome to my shop!" Lily says. "What do you want to buy?" + +"I want to buy a useful thing," Ben says. "Something that can help me do many things." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She looks around her shop, which is made of toys and books and pillows. She picks up a big book and shows it to Ben. + +"How about this book?" she says. "It is very useful. You can read it, or draw on it, or use it as a seat, or a hat, or a shield, or a fan, or a drum, or a ramp, or a pillow, or a..." + +"Wow, that is a very useful book!" Ben says. "How much is it?" + +"It is five hugs," Lily says. + +"Five hugs? That is a lot of hugs," Ben says. + +"But it is worth it," Lily says. "This book can do so many things. And hugs are good for you. They make you happy and warm and cozy." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He likes hugs, and he likes the book. He decides to buy it. + +"OK, I will buy the book," he says. "Here are your five hugs." + +He gives Lily five big hugs. Lily smiles and gives him the book. + +"Thank you for buying from my shop," she says. "Come again soon!" + +"I will," Ben says. "Thank you for selling me this useful book. I will have so much fun with it!" + +They both laugh and hug again. They are happy. They like to act. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. But it was a very hot day. Lily felt sweat on her face and neck. She wanted to drink some water. + +"Lily, come here!" Ben called. He was on the seesaw with a new friend. "This is fun!" + +Lily ran to Ben. She saw the new friend. He was wearing a big hat and long pants. Lily thought he looked funny. + +"Hi, I'm Tom," the new friend said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +Lily nodded. She liked to make new friends. She got on the seesaw with Ben and Tom. They went up and down, up and down. + +But soon Lily felt too hot. The sun was burning her skin. She wanted to quit playing. + +"Ben, I'm hot," she said. "Can we go home?" + +Ben looked at her. He was having fun. He did not want to quit. + +"Come on, Lily, don't be a baby," he said. "It's not that hot. Look at Tom. He's wearing pants and he's fine." + +Lily looked at Tom. He was smiling. He did not seem to mind the heat. + +But Lily did. She felt dizzy and thirsty. She did not like Ben's words. She felt angry and sad. + +"I'm not a baby," she said. "I'm hot and I want to go home. You're a mean brother!" + +She got off the seesaw and ran away. She did not care about Ben or Tom. She only wanted her mom and some water. +Anna was an adventurous girl who liked to explore new things. One day, she decided to see what was inside the big white box in the kitchen. She knew it was called a refrigerator, and that it kept food cold. She opened the door and saw many different things. Some were in boxes, some were in bags, and some were in bottles. + +She reached for a bottle that had a picture of a cow on it. She thought it was milk, and she liked milk. She opened the cap and took a sip. But it was not milk. It was sour and bitter, and it made her face scrunch up. She spit it out and said, "Yuck!" + +She heard a voice behind her. It was her mom. "Anna, what are you doing?" she asked. + +Anna turned around and saw her mom. She recognized her voice and her face. She felt scared and guilty. She knew she had done something wrong. She said, "Sorry, mom. I wanted to see what was in the refrigerator." + +Her mom looked at the bottle in her hand. It was not milk. It was yogurt. It had gone bad and was not good to drink. She said, "Oh, Anna. That is not milk. That is yogurt. It is old and spoiled. You should not drink that. It can make you sick." + +She took the bottle from Anna and threw it in the trash. She hugged Anna and said, "It's okay, sweetie. I know you were curious. But you have to be careful. Some things in the refrigerator are not for you. You have to ask me or dad before you take anything. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I'm sorry. I won't do it again." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I love you, Anna. You are my adventurous girl. But sometimes, adventure can wait. How about we have some fresh milk and cookies instead?" + +Anna smiled and said, "Yes, please. I love you, too, mom." + +They went to the table and had a snack. Anna learned a lesson that day. She still liked to explore new things, but she also learned to respect the refrigerator. +Tom and Mia like to play with sand. They go to the park with their mom and dad. They find a big sandbox. They want to make a castle. + +"I can make a better castle than you," Tom says. He is competitive. He likes to win. + +"No, you can't," Mia says. She is competitive too. She likes to show Tom she can do things. + +They start to make their castles. They use buckets and shovels and sticks. They work hard. They think about how to make their castles strong and pretty. + +After a while, they look at each other's castles. Tom's castle is tall and has a flag. Mia's castle is wide and has a moat. They both think their castle is the best. + +"Look at my castle," Tom says. "It is bigger than yours. I win." + +"Look at my castle," Mia says. "It has water and a bridge. I win." + +They start to argue. They do not agree. They do not have fun. + +Their mom and dad see them. They come to the sandbox. They smile. + +"Wow, you both made amazing castles," their mom says. "They are different, but they are both beautiful." + +"Can we see them?" their dad asks. "Can you tell us about them?" + +Tom and Mia stop arguing. They feel proud. They show their castles to their mom and dad. They explain how they made them. They listen to each other. + +They realize they both did a good job. They both think their castle is the best, but they also think their sibling's castle is good too. + +They hug each other. They say sorry. They share their buckets and shovels and sticks. They play together. They have fun. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to gaze at the stars every night. They would lie on a big blanket in the backyard and point at the bright dots in the sky. Sometimes they would make up stories about the stars, like how they were friends or animals or heroes. + +One night, they saw a very big and brilliant star that shone more than the others. They wondered what it was and why it was so special. + +"Maybe it is a wish star," Anna said. "Maybe if we wish hard enough, it will make our dreams come true." + +"Maybe it is a wisdom star," Ben said. "Maybe if we listen carefully, it will tell us something important." + +They both closed their eyes and wished and listened. They hoped the star would hear them and speak to them. + +But the star did not say anything. It just twinkled and sparkled in the dark. + +They opened their eyes and looked at each other. They felt a little sad and confused. + +"Maybe the star is too far away to hear us or talk to us," Anna said. + +"Maybe the star is too busy shining to care about us," Ben said. + +They were about to give up and go inside, when they heard a soft voice in their ears. + +"Hello, Anna and Ben," the voice said. "I am the star you are gazing at. I am here to tell you something." + +They gasped and sat up. They could not believe their ears. + +"What do you want to tell us, star?" they asked. + +The star smiled and said, "I want to tell you that you are both very special and loved. You have many wishes and dreams in your hearts, and you have many wisdom and stories in your minds. You do not need me to make them come true or to teach you anything. You have everything you need inside you. You just have to believe in yourselves and each other. And remember, I am always watching over you and shining for you." + +Anna and Ben felt a warm and happy feeling in their chests. They thanked the star and hugged each other. + +They realized that the star was right. They were special and loved. They had wishes and dreams and wisdom and stories. They had each other. + +They smiled and gazed at the star again. They knew it was their friend. And they knew they could do anything. +Tom liked to watch the big crane at the building site. He saw it lift and move heavy things with its long arm. He wanted to be a crane driver when he grew up. He asked his dad to take him closer to the crane. + +His dad said no. He said the crane was not for playing. He said it was dangerous and noisy. He said they had to go home and do boring things like clean and cook. Tom was sad and angry. He did not want to go home. He wanted to see the crane. + +He shouted at his dad. He said he hated boring things. He said he loved the crane. He said he would not go home. He ran away from his dad. He ran towards the crane. He did not see the big truck coming. He did not hear the horn. He did not feel the bump. + +His dad saw him. He screamed. He ran after him. He picked him up. He hugged him. He cried. He said he was sorry. He said he loved him. He said he was scared. He said they had to go to the hospital. + +Tom saw blood. He saw pain. He saw tears. He felt sorry. He felt scared. He felt hurt. He hugged his dad. He cried. He said he was sorry. He said he loved him. He said he was stupid. He said he hated the crane. He said he wanted to go home. He shut his eyes. +Zara and Ben are best friends. They like to play with their toy cars and trucks. They have a team of red cars and blue trucks. They zoom around the floor and make loud noises. + +One day, they see a new toy in the store. It is a big yellow helicopter. It can fly and spin and make sounds. It is incredible. Zara and Ben want to buy it. + +They ask their moms for money. Their moms say no. They say the helicopter is too expensive and they have enough toys. Zara and Ben are sad and angry. + +They decide to take the helicopter without paying. They sneak it out of the store and run to the park. They think they are clever and lucky. + +They open the box and turn on the helicopter. It flies up in the air and spins and makes sounds. It is incredible. Zara and Ben laugh and clap. + +But then, a big bird sees the helicopter. It thinks it is a snack. It swoops down and grabs the helicopter with its claws. It flies away with the helicopter. Zara and Ben scream and cry. + +They lose their new toy and their team. They are in trouble and have no friends. They are sorry and sad. +Ben liked to play the trumpet. He wanted to improve and make nice sounds. He practiced every day in his room. He blew hard and made loud noises. He did not care if his mom and dad said it was too noisy. + +One day, he saw a big poster. It said there was a trumpet contest. He wanted to join and win. He asked his mom and dad if he could go. They said yes, but he had to be quiet and polite. + +He went to the contest with his trumpet. He saw many other kids with trumpets. They looked good and confident. He felt scared and nervous. He waited for his turn. + +When it was his turn, he walked to the stage. He saw many people watching him. He felt more scared and nervous. He tried to blow his trumpet, but he could not make any sound. He tried harder and harder, but nothing came out. He felt something wet in his mouth. He looked at his trumpet. He saw blood. He had hurt his lips. He started to cry. + +The people laughed at him. They said he was bad and silly. He ran off the stage. He dropped his trumpet. He did not want to play it anymore. He felt sad and ashamed. He wished he had listened to his mom and dad. He wished he had not joined the contest. He wished he had not played the trumpet. +Anna likes to sign. She signs hello, thank you, and I love you to her mom and dad. She signs with her friends at school too. They learn new signs every day. + +One day, it rains a lot. Anna cannot go outside and play. She is sad. She looks out the window and sees a big rainbow. She wants to sign rainbow, but she does not know how. + +She asks her mom to teach her. Her mom shows her how to make an arc with her hands and move them across the sky. Anna tries to copy her. She signs rainbow, rainbow, rainbow. She is happy. + +She calls her friend Ben on the phone. She tells him about the rainbow and the sign. She asks him if he knows how to sign rainbow. He says no. He is jealous. He wishes he could sign rainbow too. + +He asks his mom to teach him. His mom does not know how to sign. She says they can look it up on the internet. They find a video that shows how to sign rainbow. Ben watches and learns. He signs rainbow, rainbow, rainbow. He is happy. + +He calls Anna back. He tells her he can sign rainbow now. He shows her on the phone. Anna is happy too. She says they are both smart and good signers. They sign I love you to each other. They are friends. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big red ball in the grass. They run to the ball and want to play with it. + +"Can I have the ball?" Lily asks. + +"No, I saw it first!" Tom says. + +They both pull the ball and try to take it. The ball is very big and heavy. They fall down and hurt their knees. They cry and drop the ball. + +A nice lady comes to them. She sees their knees are red and bleeding. She has a bag with her. She takes out a cloth and a bottle. She says, "Don't cry, children. I can help you. Let me rub your knees with this. It will make them feel better." + +She pours some water from the bottle on the cloth. She rubs Lily's knee gently. Lily stops crying. She says, "Thank you, lady. It feels better." + +The lady does the same for Tom. Tom also stops crying. He says, "Thank you, lady. I'm sorry I was mean to Lily." + +The lady smiles and says, "You're welcome, children. It's okay to say sorry. Now, why don't you share the ball and play nicely?" + +Lily and Tom look at the ball. They look at each other. They nod and say, "Okay." + +They pick up the ball and throw it to each other. They laugh and have fun. The lady watches them and smiles. She thinks, "What a nice day in the park." +Lily likes to write poems. She writes them on paper with her crayons. She writes about her toys, her family, and her dreams. She keeps her poems in a big book that she hides under her bed. + +One day, Lily's brother Max finds her book. He is curious and wants to read her poems. He opens the book and sees the colorful words. He thinks they are silly and funny. He laughs and makes fun of them. He says, "Lily, your poems are bad. They don't rhyme. They don't make sense. You can't write poems. You are a baby." + +Lily hears him and runs to her room. She sees him holding her book. She feels angry and sad. She says, "Max, give me my book. It is mine. You are mean. You don't understand my poems. They are special to me. They are my feelings." + +Max doesn't listen. He says, "No, I won't give you your book. I will show it to everyone. They will laugh at you too. You are a baby. You can't write poems. You can only lie and cry." + +He runs away with her book. Lily chases him, but he is faster. He goes outside and shows her book to his friends. They laugh and mock her poems. They tear the pages and throw them in the air. They say, "Lily, your poems are bad. They don't rhyme. They don't make sense. You can't write poems. You are a baby. You can only lie and cry." + +Lily sees them and feels hurt and ashamed. She tries to get her book back, but they push her away. She falls on the ground and cries. She says, "Please, stop. Please, give me my book. Please, don't hurt my poems. They are special to me. They are my feelings." + +But they don't stop. They keep laughing and mocking her poems. They keep tearing and throwing them. They say, "Lily, your poems are bad. They don't rhyme. They don't make sense. You can't write poems. You are a baby. You can only lie and cry." + +Lily lies on the ground and cries. She sees her poems flying in the wind. She sees her book torn and empty. She sees her brother and his friends laughing and leaving. She feels alone and broken. She says, "I wish I never wrote poems. I wish I never had feelings. I wish I was a baby. I wish I could only lie and cry." +Lily was very impatient. She wanted to see her new baby brother. Mom and Dad had gone to the hospital and left her with Grandma. Grandma said they would be back soon, but Lily did not like to wait. + +"Can we go to the park, Grandma?" Lily asked. + +"Not now, dear. We have to stay home and wait for the phone. Mom and Dad will call us when the baby is born. Then we can go and meet him," Grandma said. + +Lily sighed. She played with her dolls, but she was bored. She looked at the clock, but she did not know how to tell time. She asked Grandma many times, "Is it soon?" + +Finally, the phone rang. Grandma answered it and smiled. "It's a boy, Lily! Your baby brother is here! His name is Max. Mom and Dad are very happy and they want us to come and see him. Are you ready?" + +Lily jumped up and clapped her hands. "Yes, yes, yes! Let's go, Grandma! I want to see Max!" + +Grandma grabbed her coat and purse and took Lily by the hand. They got in the car and drove to the hospital. Lily was very excited. She wondered what Max looked like. She hoped he would like her. + +They arrived at the hospital and went to Mom and Dad's room. Lily saw Mom holding a small bundle in her arms. Dad was sitting next to her, smiling. Lily ran to them and hugged them. + +"Hi, Mom! Hi, Dad! I missed you!" Lily said. + +"We missed you too, sweetie. Do you want to meet your baby brother?" Mom said. + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. + +Mom carefully handed the bundle to Lily. Lily looked at Max. He was very tiny and pink. He had a little nose and a little mouth. He had some hair on his head. He was sleeping. + +"Hello, Max. I'm Lily. I'm your big sister. I love you very much. You are very cute. Welcome to our family," Lily said softly. She kissed his cheek. + +Max opened his eyes and made a small noise. He looked at Lily. Lily smiled. + +Mom and Dad watched them with love. They were very happy. They had a big heart for their children. They thanked Grandma for taking care of Lily. They hugged and kissed them all. + +They were a happy family. +Anna and Ben are playing with balloons in the living room. They like to blow them up and let them go. The balloons fly around and make funny noises. Anna and Ben laugh and clap their hands. + +"Look, Ben, this balloon is flexible!" Anna says, stretching and twisting a yellow balloon. "I can make it into a snake or a worm or a pretzel!" + +"Wow, Anna, that is cool!" Ben says, admiring her balloon. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, Ben, here you go!" Anna says, handing him the balloon. "But be careful, don't pop it!" + +Ben takes the balloon and tries to copy Anna. He bends and squeezes the balloon, but he is too rough. The balloon makes a loud bang and bursts. Ben drops the balloon and covers his ears. Anna gasps and covers her mouth. + +"Oh no, Ben, you popped the balloon!" Anna says, looking at the pieces of rubber on the floor. "Now we have to clean it up!" + +"I'm sorry, Anna, I didn't mean to!" Ben says, feeling sad. "It was an accident!" + +"I know, Ben, it's okay!" Anna says, hugging him. "But we still have to clean it up, or Mommy will be mad!" + +"Okay, Anna, let's clean it up!" Ben says, nodding. "Where is the trash can?" + +"It's in the kitchen, Ben, come on!" Anna says, grabbing his hand. "We can use this paper bag to put the balloon in!" + +Anna and Ben run to the kitchen and find the trash can. They use the paper bag to pick up the pieces of the balloon and throw them away. They make sure they don't leave any behind. They are proud of themselves for cleaning up their mess. + +"Good job, Anna and Ben!" Mommy says, coming into the kitchen. "You are very responsible and helpful!" + +"Thank you, Mommy!" Anna and Ben say, smiling. "We are sorry we popped the balloon, but we cleaned it up!" + +"That's okay, my loves, accidents happen!" Mommy says, kissing them. "But I'm glad you cleaned it up, that was very nice of you!" + +"Can we have another balloon, Mommy?" Anna asks, hoping. + +"Maybe later, Anna, but now it's time for lunch!" Mommy says, leading them to the table. "How about some sandwiches and juice?" + +"Yay, sandwiches and juice!" Anna and Ben say, following Mommy. "We love sandwiches and juice!" + +They forget about the balloon and enjoy their lunch. They are happy and hungry. They are good children. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big pipe that went under the ground. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in the pipe," Tim said. + +"OK, but be careful," Lily said. + +They crawled into the pipe. It was dark and cold. They heard a noise. + +"Who is there?" a voice said. + +Tim and Lily were scared. They saw two eyes shining in the dark. + +"Hello, we are Tim and Lily. We are playing in the park. Who are you?" Tim said. + +"I am Remy. I am a rat. I live in the pipe. I am hungry," the voice said. + +Tim and Lily saw a small rat with a long tail. He looked friendly. + +"Hello, Remy. We are sorry to bother you. We were curious about the pipe. Do you want to play with us?" Lily said. + +Remy nodded. He was lonely in the pipe. He wanted to have friends. + +"OK, but can you share some food with me? I have nothing to eat," Remy said. + +Tim and Lily had some crackers and cheese in their backpacks. They gave some to Remy. + +"Thank you, Tim and Lily. You are very nice. Can I introduce you to my family? They live in the other end of the pipe," Remy said. + +Tim and Lily agreed. They followed Remy to meet his family. They saw many rats of different sizes and colors. They all welcomed Tim and Lily and shared their food and stories. + +Tim and Lily had fun in the pipe. They made new friends. They learned a lot about rats. They decided to visit Remy and his family again. They were happy. +Lila and Sam were very excited. It was the night before Christmas and they wanted to see Santa and his reindeer. They put on their warm pajamas and brushed their teeth. Then they ran to the living room and looked out the window. + +"Look, Sam, there's snow!" Lila said. "Maybe Santa will come soon." + +"Maybe," Sam said. "But we have to sleep first. Santa only comes when we are asleep." + +They went to their bedroom and climbed into their beds. They tried to close their eyes, but they were too curious. They listened for any sound of bells or hoofs on the roof. + +After a while, they heard a soft thud. They jumped out of their beds and tiptoed to the window. They saw a big sleigh and eight reindeer on the lawn. One of them had a shiny red nose. + +"Wow, it's Rudolph!" Lila whispered. "He's so cute!" + +"Shh, don't scare him," Sam whispered back. "He's very delicate. He has to fly a lot." + +They watched as Santa came out of the sleigh and took a big sack. He walked to the door and knocked. Lila and Sam gasped. They ran back to their beds and pretended to sleep. + +They heard Santa come in and say, "Ho ho ho, Merry Christmas!" He put some presents under the tree and ate the cookies and milk they left for him. Then he went back to the sleigh and said, "Come on, reindeer, we have to go. There are more children waiting for us." + +He waved to Lila and Sam and said, "I know you are awake, but don't worry. I'm glad you like my reindeer. They are very special. Now, settle down and sleep well. I'll see you next year." + +He climbed into the sleigh and said, "On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer and Vixen, on Comet, on Cupid, on Donner and Blitzen, and Rudolph, lead the way!" The reindeer flew into the sky and disappeared. + +Lila and Sam smiled and hugged each other. They felt happy and grateful. They said, "Thank you, Santa. Thank you, reindeer. Merry Christmas!" + +They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of Santa and his reindeer and the presents they would open in the morning. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They gather leaves and sticks and make a big pile. They pretend it is a castle and they are the king and queen. + +But one day, a big dog comes to the park. It is fierce and loud. It runs to the pile and jumps on it. The leaves and sticks fall down and the castle is gone. + +"Hey, stop that!" Sara shouts at the dog. "That is our castle!" + +The dog barks and growls. It does not listen to Sara. It wants to play with the leaves and sticks. + +Ben is scared of the dog. He runs to his mom and dad. He tells them what happened. + +"Mom, Dad, help us! A fierce dog is ruining our castle!" + +Mom and Dad go to the park. They see the dog and the pile. They call the dog's owner. + +"Excuse me, is this your dog?" Dad asks. + +"Yes, it is. I'm sorry, he got away from me. He likes to chase things." The owner says. + +"Please, keep him on a leash. He is making a mess and scaring the children." Mom says. + +The owner nods and puts a leash on the dog. He says sorry to Sara and Ben. + +"I'm sorry, kids. He didn't mean to ruin your castle. He just wanted to have fun." + +Sara and Ben are still sad. They look at the pile. It is not a castle anymore. It is just a tip. + +"Can we make another castle?" Sara asks Ben. + +Ben nods. He smiles. + +"Yes, we can. But let's do it somewhere else. Away from the dog." + +They gather more leaves and sticks. They find a new spot. They make a new castle. They are happy again. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to paint. They had many colors and brushes and papers. One day, they decided to paint something big and fun. They looked around and saw a big house with a long chimney. They thought it would be a good idea to paint the chimney with different colors and patterns. + +They took their paints and brushes and sneaked to the house. They climbed on a ladder and started to paint the chimney. They painted stripes and dots and stars and flowers. They were having a lot of fun and did not notice that the owner of the house was coming back. + +The owner of the house was a grumpy old man who did not like children or colors. He saw the painted chimney and got very angry. He shouted, "Hey, you little rascals! What are you doing to my chimney? Get down from there right now!" + +Tom and Sue were scared and dropped their paints and brushes. They ran down the ladder and tried to run away. But the old man was faster and caught them by their collars. He dragged them to his door and said, "You are in big trouble, you naughty kids! I'm going to call your parents and make you clean my chimney!" + +Tom and Sue cried and begged for mercy. They said they were sorry and that they only wanted to make the chimney pretty. They said they would never do it again. But the old man did not listen. He opened his door and pushed them inside. + +But as soon as he opened his door, he saw something that made him stop and gasp. His living room was full of colorful paintings. They were on the walls, the floor, the furniture, and even the ceiling. They were all made by Tom and Sue's friends, who had come to help them paint the chimney. They had sneaked into the house while the old man was away and painted everything they could find. + +The old man was speechless. He looked at the paintings and then at Tom and Sue. He did not know what to say or do. Tom and Sue looked at him and smiled. They said, "Surprise! We painted your house too! Do you like it?" +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. Then they had to chase it before it went too far. + +One time, the ball rolled past a big tree and into a distant corner of the park. Tom and Lily ran after it, but they did not see anyone else there. They saw the ball near a fence, but there was also a stranger there. The stranger was a big man with a beard and a hat. He was holding a bag and looking around. + +Tom and Lily stopped and looked at the stranger. They felt scared. They did not know who he was or what he wanted. They wanted to get their ball, but they did not want to go near him. They wished their mom or dad were with them. + +The stranger saw Tom and Lily and smiled. He said, "Hello, kids. Do you want your ball? Come here and I'll give it to you." He waved his hand and pointed to the ball. + +Tom and Lily did not move. They did not like his voice or his smile. They felt a cold wind and started to tremble. They wanted to run away, but they did not want to leave their ball. + +Then they heard a familiar voice. It was their mom. She had followed them and saw the stranger. She said, "Tom, Lily, come here right now. Leave the ball. It's not safe." She sounded angry and worried. + +Tom and Lily turned and ran to their mom. They hugged her and felt warm and safe. They told her about the stranger and the ball. She said, "It's OK, my loves. You did the right thing. The stranger was a bad man. He wanted to take you and your ball. He had no right to do that. You are very brave and smart. I'm proud of you." + +She took them by the hand and walked away from the distant corner. She said, "Let's go home and have some cookies. We can get a new ball later. The most important thing is that you are safe and happy." Tom and Lily nodded and smiled. They loved their mom and they were glad she was with them. They forgot about the stranger and the ball. They only thought about the cookies and the hugs. +Lily and Tom are excited. They are going to the toy store with Mom. They have been saving their money for a long time. They want to buy a new toy. + +They see many toys in the store. There are dolls, cars, blocks, books, and more. Lily likes a big doll with a pink dress. Tom likes a fast car with a remote control. They look at the price tags. The doll is ten dollars. The car is twelve dollars. + +Lily and Tom have eight dollars each. They are sad. They do not have enough money for the toys they want. They ask Mom for help. + +Mom says, "You have two choices. You can buy a cheaper toy now, or you can save more money and buy the toy you want later. What do you want to do?" + +Lily and Tom think hard. They really want the doll and the car. But they also want to play with a new toy today. They look around the store. They see a puzzle and a ball. The puzzle and the ball are four dollars each. They are colorful and fun. + +Lily and Tom smile. They say, "We want the puzzle and the ball. They are cheaper and we can play with them now. We can save more money for the doll and the car later." + +Mom is proud of Lily and Tom. She says, "That is a good decision. You are smart and patient. You know what you need and what you want. Let's go and pay for the puzzle and the ball." + +Lily and Tom are happy. They pay for the puzzle and the ball. They thank Mom for taking them to the toy store. They can't wait to play with their new toys. They are excited. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many green leaves. They wanted to climb the tree and see what was up there. + +"Can we climb the tree, please?" Sara asked her mom. + +"Be careful, okay? The tree is very high. Don't go too far," her mom said. + +Sara and Ben nodded and ran to the tree. They found a low branch and pulled themselves up. They felt happy and brave. They saw many birds and bugs and flowers in the tree. + +"Look, a dove!" Ben pointed to a white bird that was sitting on a nest. The dove had two eggs that were blue and speckled. + +"Wow, they are so pretty!" Sara said. "Can we touch them?" + +"No, we can't. The dove will be sad and angry. The eggs are her babies. We have to leave them alone," Ben said. + +Sara and Ben decided to listen to Ben. They did not touch the eggs. They said hello to the dove and climbed down the tree. They told their mom what they saw. + +"That's very nice of you to respect the dove and her eggs," their mom said. "You are very kind and smart." + +Sara and Ben smiled and hugged their mom. They had a fun day in the park. +Tim and Mia like to play with their toy soldiers and tanks. They have a big box full of them. One day, they decide to make a war game in the backyard. They take out their toys and scatter them on the grass. They pretend that the tanks are shooting and the soldiers are hiding. + +"Bang! Bang! You are hit!" Tim shouts, pointing his tank at Mia's soldiers. + +"No, I'm not! You missed!" Mia says, moving her soldiers behind a rock. + +"Yes, you are! My tank is tough and fast!" Tim argues, chasing Mia's soldiers with his tank. + +"No, it's not! My soldiers are smart and brave!" Mia counters, throwing a pine cone at Tim's tank. + +"Ow! That hurts!" Tim cries, dropping his tank. He rubs his arm where the pine cone hit him. + +"Sorry, Tim. I didn't mean to hurt you. Are you okay?" Mia asks, running to him. + +"I'm okay. It's just a scratch. But you cheated! You can't use pine cones in the game!" Tim complains. + +"I'm sorry, Tim. I just wanted to win. Can we still be friends?" Mia says, looking sad. + +"Of course we can. You are my best friend. But next time, no pine cones, okay?" Tim says, smiling. + +"Okay, Tim. No pine cones. Can we play again?" Mia says, hugging him. + +"Sure, Mia. Let's play again. But this time, let's be on the same team. We can fight the aliens!" Tim says, picking up his tank. + +"Yay! Let's do that! We can be the tough and smart heroes!" Mia says, grabbing her soldiers. + +They put their toys back in the box and run to the house. They ask their mom for some cookies and juice. They sit on the couch and eat their snacks. They talk about their war game and their alien adventure. They laugh and have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big fountain with water and many coins. They wanted to make a wish and throw a coin in the fountain. + +"Can I have a coin, please?" Tom asked his mom. + +"Sure, here you go. But be careful, don't fall in the water," his mom said. + +Tom took the coin and ran to the fountain. He closed his eyes and wished for a new bike. He threw the coin as hard as he could. But he was clumsy and slipped on the wet ground. He fell into the fountain and got wet. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Lily shouted. + +"I'm okay, but I'm cold and wet," Tom said. + +His mom came and helped him out of the fountain. She gave him a towel and a hug. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I was clumsy and lost my coin," Tom said. + +"It's okay, Tom. It was an accident. Maybe your wish will still come true," his mom said. + +She took Tom and Lily to the ice cream truck. She bought them each a cone. + +"Here, this is for you. You can have another coin, please," she said. + +Tom smiled and thanked his mom. He gave Lily his coin. + +"Here, you can make a wish for me," he said. + +Lily took the coin and ran to the fountain. She closed her eyes and wished for Tom to have a new bike. She threw the coin gently and it landed in the water. + +"Did you make a wish?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, I did. But it's a secret," Lily said. + +They ate their ice cream and played some more. They had a fun day in the park. +Lily and Sam liked to play in the park. They liked to slide, run and jump. But their favorite thing was the swing. They liked to swing high and fast, and feel the wind in their hair. + +One day, they had a new idea. They wanted to design their own swing. They found a big rope and a tire. They tied the rope to a branch and the tire to the rope. They made a swing that was bigger and higher than the park swing. + +"Look at our swing!" Lily said. "It is so fun!" + +"Let me try!" Sam said. He climbed on the tire and held the rope. He pushed with his feet and swung up and down. + +But the branch was not strong enough. It started to crack and bend. The rope was not tight enough. It started to slip and fray. The tire was not safe enough. It started to wobble and spin. + +"Sam, stop!" Lily shouted. "It is dangerous!" + +But Sam did not hear her. He swung higher and higher, until the branch broke, the rope snapped and the tire flew off. Sam fell to the ground with a thud. He hurt his head, his arm and his leg. He cried and cried. + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She was scared and sorry. She called for help. A lady came and called an ambulance. The ambulance took Sam to the hospital. Lily went with him. She hoped he would be okay. + +But he was not okay. He had a big bump on his head, a broken arm and a twisted leg. He had to stay in the hospital for a long time. He could not play or run or jump. He could not swing or slide or feel the wind in his hair. He was sad and bored. + +Lily was sad too. She missed her friend. She wished they had not designed their own swing. She wished they had played on the park swing. She wished they had been careful and safe. She learned a hard lesson. She never wanted to design a dangerous swing again. +Ben and Mia are twins. They live in a small house with Mom and Dad. They like their house, but they wish they had more space to play and more toys to share. + +One day, Mom and Dad tell them they have a surprise. They say they are going to change their house. Ben and Mia are curious and excited. They ask Mom and Dad what they mean. + +Mom and Dad say they have found a new house. A bigger house, with a big yard and a playroom. They say they are going to move there soon. They show Ben and Mia some pictures of the new house. Ben and Mia think it looks incredible. They see a swing, a slide, a sandbox, and a lot of books and games. + +Ben and Mia are happy and can't wait to see the new house. They hug Mom and Dad and thank them for the surprise. They start to pack their things and say goodbye to their old house. They hope they will make new friends in their new neighborhood. They wonder what adventures they will have in their new house. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the garden. Anna had a lovely doll with a pink dress and long hair. Ben had a bow and arrow that he made from sticks and string. He liked to pretend he was a brave hunter. + +Anna was brushing her doll's hair and singing a song. Ben was looking for something to shoot with his arrow. He saw a bird on a branch and aimed his bow. But he missed the bird and hit Anna's doll instead. The arrow stuck in the doll's hair and made a big mess. + +Anna was very angry. She screamed and cried and ran to her doll. She pulled out the arrow and tried to wipe the dirt and leaves from the hair. But it was too tangled and dirty. She looked at Ben and said, "You are a bad brother! You ruined my lovely doll!" + +Ben felt sorry. He did not mean to hurt Anna's doll. He just wanted to have fun. He ran to Anna and said, "I am sorry, Anna. I did not want to ruin your lovely doll. Please don't be mad at me. I will help you fix it." + +Anna was still angry, but she saw that Ben was sorry. She said, "You have to be more careful, Ben. You can't shoot arrows at my doll. She is not a bird. She is my friend." + +Ben nodded and said, "I know, Anna. I will be more careful. She is your friend. And you are my sister. I love you." + +Anna smiled and said, "I love you too, Ben. Let's go inside and wash the doll's hair. Maybe we can find a ribbon to make it pretty again." + +They hugged and went inside, holding the doll and the arrow. They learned to share and play nicely. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, they see a big slide with a tube. Sara wants to try it, but Ben is anxious. He thinks the tube is dark and scary. + +"Come on, Ben, it will be fun!" Sara says. "I will go first and show you. You can trust me. I am your sister." + +Sara climbs up the ladder and slides into the tube. She goes fast and comes out with a big smile. "See, Ben, it is not scary. It is like a tunnel. You can see the light at the end." + +Ben is still anxious. He does not like the tube. He holds his mom's hand. "Mom, I don't want to go. Can we play something else?" + +Mom hugs Ben and says, "It's okay, Ben. You don't have to go if you don't want to. But maybe you can try it another day. Sara is very brave. She likes to try new things. Maybe you can learn from her." + +Ben nods and says, "Maybe. But not today. Today I want to play on the swings." Mom smiles and says, "Okay, let's go to the swings. Sara, do you want to join us?" + +Sara says, "Yes, mom. But can I go one more time on the tube? It is so fun!" Mom says, "Sure, Sara. But be careful. And wait for us at the bottom." Sara says, "Okay, mom. I love you." She runs to the tube and slides again. Ben watches her and thinks, "Maybe one day I will try it too. But not today." He goes to the swings with mom and has fun. +Lily liked to play with her shapes. She had many shapes in different colors. She had circles, squares, triangles, stars, and hearts. She liked to make creative things with her shapes. She made a house, a flower, a rocket, and a cat. + +But after a while, Lily felt tired. She yawned and rubbed her eyes. She wanted to rest. She looked for a cozy place to lie down. She saw her big teddy bear on her bed. She smiled and ran to her bed. She hugged her teddy bear and put some shapes around him. She made him a hat, a scarf, a necklace, and a belt. + +Lily closed her eyes and snuggled with her teddy bear. She felt warm and happy. She dreamed of more creative things she could make with her shapes. She rested well and had sweet dreams. +Tom and Anna like to play in the garden. They have a big squash plant that grows many squashes. Some are yellow, some are green, some are big, some are small. Tom and Anna care for the squash plant. They water it, they weed it, they watch it grow. + +One day, they decide to play hide and seek. Tom says, "I will count to ten and you hide. Then I will find you." Anna says, "OK, but don't peek." Tom covers his eyes and counts. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Ready or not, here I come!" + +Tom looks around the garden. He sees the flowers, the trees, the grass, the fence, but he does not see Anna. He thinks, "Where is she?" He walks around and calls, "Anna, where are you? I can't find you." He hears a giggle. He follows the sound. He sees the squash plant. He sees a hidden squash that is bigger than the others. He sees a pair of feet sticking out from behind the squash. He says, "I found you, Anna! You are hiding behind the squash!" + +Anna comes out from behind the squash. She says, "You are good at finding, Tom. But I am good at hiding. The squash is my friend. It helped me hide." Tom says, "The squash is my friend too. It is a good squash. It grows big and tasty. We can share it with mom and dad." Anna says, "Yes, let's do that. But first, let's play again. You hide and I count." Tom says, "OK, but don't peek." They run and laugh and play in the garden. They love the squash plant. They care for it and it cares for them. +Lily was a princess who liked to travel. She had a big pink crown that sparkled in the sun. She always wore it when she went to see new places with her daddy, the king. + +One day, they went to a forest where there were many animals. Lily saw a deer, a rabbit, a bird and a squirrel. She wanted to play with them, but her daddy said no. He said they had to be careful and obedient, because the forest could be dangerous. + +Lily nodded, but she was curious. She saw a shiny thing in the grass. She thought it was a jewel. She ran to get it, but it was not a jewel. It was a trap. It snapped on her hand and hurt her. She cried out loud. + +The animals heard her cry and came to help. They saw the trap and the crown. They knew she was a princess. They worked together to free her hand. They licked her wound and comforted her. + +Lily was grateful and sorry. She hugged the animals and thanked them. She said she was sorry for not being obedient. She learned her lesson. She went back to her daddy, who was worried and angry. He hugged her and scolded her. He said he was glad she was safe, but she had to be more careful. He said he loved her and her crown, but he loved her more. Lily said she loved him too, and the animals. She said she would be more obedient. They went home happy. +Sara was a curious girl who liked to explore the woods near her home. One day, she saw a deer in the grass. The deer had big ears, brown fur and white spots. Sara wanted to be friends with the deer, so she walked slowly towards it. + +The deer saw Sara and was not afraid. It was also curious about the girl. It sniffed the air and tilted its head. Sara smiled and reached out her hand. She wanted to touch the deer's soft fur. + +"Can I pet you?" Sara asked the deer. She used a gentle voice to request permission. The deer nodded and stepped closer. It let Sara stroke its nose and ears. Sara felt happy and warm. The deer felt the same. + +They played together for a while, running and jumping in the grass. Sara gave the deer some berries and leaves. The deer gave Sara some licks and nuzzles. They became good friends. + +Soon, it was time for Sara to go home. She hugged the deer and said goodbye. She promised to come back and visit. The deer nodded and watched her leave. It hoped to see her again. They both felt sad and happy. They both learned something new. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, Sara wants to comb Tom's hair. She thinks his hair is too messy. + +"Tom, let me comb your hair. You look weird," Sara says. + +"No, Sara, I don't want to. I like my hair this way. Go away," Tom says. + +But Sara does not go away. She insists. She grabs Tom's arm and pulls him to the chair. She finds a comb and tries to comb his hair. + +"Ow, Sara, stop it! You are hurting me. The comb is too hard. Leave me alone," Tom cries. + +Sara does not listen. She thinks she is helping Tom. She combs his hair harder and harder. She makes his hair look neat and smooth. + +"There, Tom, now you look nice. Don't you like it?" Sara asks. + +Tom looks at himself in the mirror. He does not like it. He thinks he looks weird. He does not look like himself. He is angry at Sara. He takes the comb and throws it on the floor. + +"No, Sara, I don't like it. I hate it. You are mean. Give me back my hair," Tom shouts. + +He runs to the bathroom and washes his hair. He makes his hair messy again. He feels better. He does not want to play with Sara anymore. He goes to his room and slams the door. + +Sara is sad. She does not understand why Tom is mad at her. She thinks she did a good thing. She picks up the comb and puts it away. She wishes Tom would be nice to her. She goes to her room and cries. +Anna liked to imagine things when she was bored. She imagined she was a princess, a pirate, a doctor, or a fairy. She imagined she had a big castle, a ship, a hospital, or a magic wand. She imagined she had many friends, adventures, and fun. + +One day, she was in the car with her mom and dad. They were going to visit grandma, but the road was long and Anna was tired of looking at the trees and the cars. She wanted to play, but she had to stay in her seat. Her seat was black and had a belt to keep her safe. She did not like her seat very much. + +She decided to imagine something new. She imagined she was a pilot, and her seat was a cockpit. She imagined she had buttons, levers, and a steering wheel. She imagined she could fly the car anywhere she wanted. She imagined she saw clouds, birds, and stars. + +"Beep beep! This is Anna, the pilot. Do you copy?" she said in a loud voice. + +"Copy that, Anna. This is mom, the co-pilot. Where are we going?" her mom said, playing along. + +"We are going to grandma's house, of course. But first, we have to fly over the rainbow, the mountain, and the lake. Are you ready?" Anna said. + +"Ready, Anna. Let's go!" her mom said. + +Anna smiled and imagined she flew the car faster and higher. She felt happy and excited. She did not notice the time passing by. Soon, they arrived at grandma's house. Anna was surprised and happy to see grandma waiting for them. + +"Hello, Anna. How was your trip?" grandma asked. + +"It was amazing, grandma. I was a pilot, and I flew the car. Do you want to hear my story?" Anna asked. + +"Of course, Anna. I love your stories. Come, let's sit on the couch and you can tell me everything." grandma said. + +Anna hugged grandma and followed her to the couch. She told her all about her imagination. Grandma listened and smiled. She was proud of Anna and her creativity. She gave her a kiss and a cookie. Anna felt loved and happy. She thought imagination was the best thing ever. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a rope on a tree. The rope is long and strong. + +"Look, a rope!" Tom says. "We can swing on it!" + +"Good idea!" Sam says. "You go first!" + +Tom runs to the rope and grabs it. He swings back and forth. He feels happy and brave. + +"Wow, you are good at swinging!" Sam says. "Can you teach me?" + +"Sure, I can teach you!" Tom says. "It is easy. You just hold the rope and jump!" + +Tom stops swinging and gives the rope to Sam. Sam holds the rope and jumps. But he jumps too high and too far. He lets go of the rope and falls on the ground. He hurts his arm and cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sam says. "That was too hard!" + +Tom runs to Sam and helps him up. He feels sorry and sad. + +"I am sorry, Sam!" Tom says. "I did not mean to hurt you!" + +"It is okay, Tom!" Sam says. "You did not know. But next time, you should teach me better. You should teach me how to swing safely and slowly." + +"You are right, Sam!" Tom says. "I should teach you better. I should teach you how to be careful and have fun." + +Tom and Sam hug and smile. They learn a lesson. They learn that teaching is not only about showing, but also about helping and caring. They learn that being a good friend is more important than being a good swinger. They learn that swinging on a rope can be fun, but only if they are strong and smart. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy guns. They shoot at each other and make loud noises. They pretend they are spies or cowboys or soldiers. + +One day, their mom says they have to go with her to the opera. The opera is a big house where people sing and act. Tim and Sam do not like the opera. They think it is boring and long. They want to stay home and play. + +But mom says they have to go. She says it is good for them to see different things. She says they will learn something new. She says they will have fun. + +Tim and Sam do not believe her. They get in the car and go to the opera. They have to wear nice clothes and sit still. They see a lot of people in the opera. Some of them are bald. Bald means they have no hair on their head. + +Tim and Sam think bald people are funny. They point at them and giggle. They whisper to each other. They say bald people look like eggs or balls or moons. + +One bald man hears them. He is sitting in front of them. He turns around and looks at them. He is angry. He says, "Shh! Be quiet! You are rude! You are ruining the opera!" + +Tim and Sam are scared. They stop giggling and pointing. They say, "Sorry, mister. We did not mean to be rude. We were just playing." + +The bald man says, "Well, stop playing and listen. The opera is beautiful. The singers have amazing voices. The music is wonderful. The story is exciting. You might like it if you pay attention." + +Tim and Sam are curious. They look at the stage. They see people in costumes and makeup. They hear them sing and talk. They hear the orchestra play. They see the lights and the scenery. They start to understand the story. They start to feel the emotions. They start to enjoy the opera. + +They forget about their toy guns. They forget about shooting. They forget about being bored. They are amazed by the opera. They clap and cheer at the end. They thank the bald man for his advice. They hug their mom and say, "We love the opera! Can we come again?" +Lily and Ben are friends who like to play basketball. They have a black ball that they share. One day, they go to the park to play, but they see another boy with a red ball. + +"Can we play with your ball?" Lily asks the boy. + +"No, this is my ball. Go away!" the boy says. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They want to play, but they only have one ball. + +"Maybe we can discuss with him," Ben says. "Maybe we can take turns with the balls." + +"OK, let's try," Lily says. + +They go back to the boy and say, "We are sorry to bother you, but can we discuss with you? We want to play basketball, but we only have one ball. Can we take turns with your ball and our ball?" + +The boy thinks for a moment. He likes his red ball, but he is also bored playing alone. + +"OK, fine. But only for a little while," he says. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They thank the boy and start to play. They pass the balls to each other and make baskets. They have fun and laugh. + +The boy sees that they are nice and friendly. He starts to join them and play too. He learns that sharing is more fun than keeping. He makes new friends. + +The moral of the story is: It is good to discuss and share with others. You can have more fun and make more friends. +Tim and Sam are twins. They like to play with their hair. They make funny shapes with their hair. They make spikes, curls, and knots. They laugh and giggle. + +One day, Mom says, "It is time to go to the barber. Your hair is too long and messy." Tim and Sam do not want to go. They like their hair. They say, "No, Mom, no!" + +Mom says, "You have to go. The barber is nice and gentle. He will make your hair look neat and tidy. Come on, let's go." + +Tim and Sam follow Mom to the car. They are sad and scared. They do not know the barber. They do not like scissors. They hold each other's hands. + +At the barber shop, the barber smiles and says, "Hello, Tim and Sam. I am Bob. I am here to cut your hair. Do not worry, it will not hurt. It will be fun. You can choose what you want. Do you want a snap, a buzz, or a trim?" + +Tim and Sam look at each other. They do not know what those words mean. They whisper, "What is a snap? What is a buzz? What is a trim?" + +The barber says, "A snap is when I use a clipper to make your hair very short. A buzz is when I use a buzzer to make your hair even shorter. A trim is when I use scissors to make your hair a little shorter." + +Tim and Sam think for a moment. They do not want a snap or a buzz. They do not want their hair to be very short or even shorter. They want their hair to be a little shorter. They say, "We want a trim, please." + +The barber says, "Okay, a trim it is. Sit on the chair and I will start." He puts a cape around their necks and picks up the scissors. He snips and clips their hair gently. He makes their hair look neat and tidy. + +Tim and Sam look at themselves in the mirror. They see their hair is a little shorter. They still have some funny shapes. They smile and say, "Thank you, Bob. You are a good barber. You made our hair look nice." + +The barber says, "You are welcome, Tim and Sam. You are good boys. You were brave and calm. You have funny hair. I like it." He gives them each a sticker and a lollipop. + +Tim and Sam hug the barber and say, "Bye, Bob. We will come back soon." They run to Mom and show her their hair. Mom says, "Wow, you look great. I am proud of you. You did a good job." She hugs and kisses them. + +Tim and Sam are happy. They like their hair. They like the barber. They like the sticker and the lollipop. They say, "We like the barber shop. It was fun." They laugh and giggle. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and chase each other. They saw a big gate that led to the street. They wanted to see what was behind the gate. + +"Let's go and look," said Tom. + +"No, we can't," said Lily. "Mum said we have to stay in the garden. The street is not safe." + +But Tom did not listen. He found a stick and tried to cut the lock on the gate. He pushed and pulled and twisted the stick. The lock did not open. + +"Stop it, Tom," said Lily. "You will hurt yourself. And Mum will be angry." + +But Tom did not stop. He tried harder and harder. He made a lot of noise. The stick broke and hit him in the head. He fell down and cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow," he said. "My head hurts. I feel dizzy." + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She was scared. She saw blood on his head. She shouted for Mum. + +"Mum, Mum, come quick. Tom is hurt. He cut his head on the gate." + +Mum heard Lily and came running. She saw Tom on the ground. She picked him up and carried him inside. She cleaned his wound and put a bandage on it. She gave him a kiss and a hug. + +"You are very brave, Tom," she said. "But you were also very naughty. You should not try to cut the gate. You could have been hit by a car. You have to listen to Lily and me. We love you and we want you to be safe." + +Tom nodded and said he was sorry. He felt sorry and dizzy. He said he loved Mum and Lily. He said he would not cut the gate again. He closed his eyes and fell asleep. Mum and Lily stayed with him and watched him. They were glad he was okay. They loved him very much. +Tim and Sue were hungry. They wanted to eat something delicious. They saw a big cake on the table. It had pink frosting and sprinkles. It looked yummy. + +"Let's have some cake," Tim said. + +"OK, but we have to be quiet. Mom and Dad are sleeping," Sue said. + +They took a knife and cut a big slice of cake. They put it on a plate and shared it. They ate it fast. It was sweet and soft. + +"Wow, this is the best cake ever," Tim said. + +"I know, right? Let's have some more," Sue said. + +They cut another slice of cake. But they did not notice something. The cake had a sign on it. It said: "Happy Birthday, Grandma! Do not eat before the party!" + +They ate the second slice of cake. They felt happy. But then they felt something else. They felt their tummies rumble. They felt gas in their bellies. They felt like they had to burp. + +"Uh-oh, I don't feel good," Tim said. + +"Me neither. What's wrong with us?" Sue said. + +They tried to hold it in. But they could not. They burped loud and long. They burped so loud that they woke up Mom and Dad. They burped so long that they ran out of air. + +Mom and Dad came to the kitchen. They saw the cake. They saw the sign. They saw Tim and Sue. They were not happy. + +"Tim! Sue! What have you done?" Mom said. + +"You ate Grandma's cake! That was for her party!" Dad said. + +Tim and Sue felt sorry. They felt ashamed. They felt sick. + +"We're sorry, Mom and Dad. We did not see the sign. We just wanted some cake," Tim said. + +"It was delicious," Sue said. + +Mom and Dad sighed. They hugged Tim and Sue. They said they loved them. But they also said they had to learn a lesson. They said they had to make a new cake for Grandma. And they said they had to say sorry to Grandma. + +Tim and Sue nodded. They said they would do that. They said they would never eat cake without asking again. + +They learned their lesson. But they still liked cake. Especially pink cake with sprinkles. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide down the big slide and swing on the swings. They were having fun. + +But then Anna saw a shiny buckle on the ground. She wanted to pick it up and see what it was. She ran to the buckle and bent down. + +"Anna, be careful!" Ben shouted. "The ground is wet and slippery!" + +But Anna did not hear him. She grabbed the buckle and tried to stand up. But her feet slipped on the wet grass and she fell down. She hurt her knee and started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Anna cried. "My knee hurts and this buckle is uncomfortable!" + +Ben ran to Anna and helped her up. He saw that her knee was bleeding and the buckle was digging into her hand. + +"Let me see, Anna," Ben said. "You need to let go of the buckle and put this band-aid on your knee." + +He took the buckle from Anna and put it in his pocket. He took a band-aid from his backpack and put it on Anna's knee. + +"There, that's better," Ben said. "Do you feel better, Anna?" + +Anna nodded. She felt a little better. She smiled at Ben and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend." + +Ben smiled back and said, "You're welcome, Anna. You are a good friend too. Do you want to play some more?" + +Anna nodded again. She still liked the park. She and Ben went back to the slide and the swings. They were careful not to slip again. They had fun. +Lily and Ben like to pretend. They have a big box of toys and clothes. They can be anything they want. Today, they pretend to be pirates. They wear hats and scarves and belts. They have swords and maps and coins. + +"Arrr, matey, where is the treasure?" Ben asks Lily. He holds his sword and his map. + +"Follow me, captain. I know where it is." Lily says. She leads him to the sofa. She lifts a pillow and shows him a pile of coins. "Look, we found it. It is very shiny and value." + +"Wow, you are a good pirate, Lily. This is a lot of value. We are rich." Ben says. He puts some coins in his pocket and his belt. + +"Shh, be quiet. There are other pirates. They want our value. We have to hide it." Lily says. She puts the pillow back and grabs her sword. + +"Who are they? Where are they?" Ben asks. He looks around. + +"They are very loud and mean. They are in the kitchen. They are Mom and Dad." Lily says. She giggles. + +"Mom and Dad are pirates? No, they are not. They are nice and love us." Ben says. He is confused. + +"Shh, they are coming. We have to pretend. We have to act like we are not pirates. We have to act like we are Lily and Ben." Lily says. She takes off her hat and scarf and belt. She puts them in the box. + +"Okay, okay. I will pretend too." Ben says. He does the same. He puts his sword and map and coins in the box. + +Mom and Dad come in. They smile and hug Lily and Ben. + +"Hello, my sweeties. What are you doing?" Mom asks. + +"We are playing. We are pretending." Lily says. + +"Pretending what?" Dad asks. + +"Pretending to be pirates. We found a lot of value. But we hid it. You can't have it." Ben says. + +Mom and Dad laugh. They tickle Lily and Ben. + +"You are very funny and clever, pirates. But we don't want your value. We have something more value. We have you." Mom says. + +"We love you, Lily and Ben. You are our treasure." Dad says. + +Lily and Ben smile. They hug Mom and Dad. + +"We love you too, Mom and Dad. You are our value." Lily and Ben say. +Sara and Tom are playing with a big loop. It is red and shiny and makes a funny sound when they shake it. Sara likes to hold the loop and run around the yard. Tom likes to throw the loop and catch it in the air. + +"Look at me, Sara!" Tom says. "I can throw the loop very high!" He throws the loop up and waits for it to come down. But the loop does not come down. It gets stuck on a branch of a tall tree. + +"Oh no, Tom!" Sara says. "How will we get the loop back?" She runs to the tree and tries to reach the loop. But she is too small and the branch is too high. + +"Maybe we can ask Mom for help," Tom says. He runs to the house and knocks on the door. "Mom, Mom, we need your help! Our loop is stuck on a tree!" + +Mom comes out and sees the loop on the branch. She smiles and says, "You two are so silly. How did you get the loop up there?" She gets a ladder and climbs up the tree. She grabs the loop and brings it down. + +"Here you go, Sara and Tom," Mom says. "Be careful with your loop. Don't throw it too high or it might get lost again." + +"Thank you, Mom!" Sara and Tom say. They hug Mom and take the loop. They are happy to have their loop back. They decide to play with it on the ground, where it is safe and fun. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They saw a fat man walking with a cane. He looked angry and sad. + +"Let's say hello to him," Lily said. "Maybe he needs a friend." + +"No, he is scary," Tim said. "He might yell at us." + +But Lily was brave and kind. She ran to the fat man and smiled. "Hello, sir. Do you want to play with us?" + +The fat man stopped and looked at Lily. He frowned and complained. "No, I don't want to play with you. Go away, you little pest. Can't you see I have a bad leg? Leave me alone." + +Lily was hurt and scared. She ran back to Tim and cried. Tim hugged her and said. "Don't worry, Lily. He is mean and rude. He doesn't deserve your friendship. Come on, let's play somewhere else." + +They took their ball and went to another part of the park. They found a nice lady with a dog. She smiled and said. "Hello, children. Do you want to pet my dog? He is very friendly and loves to play." + +Tim and Lily nodded and smiled. They petted the dog and threw the ball for him. The dog wagged his tail and barked happily. The lady said. "You are very sweet and polite. Thank you for playing with my dog. He likes you a lot." + +Tim and Lily thanked the lady and said goodbye. They felt happy and proud. They learned that being kind and friendly is better than being mean and rude. They decided to ignore the fat man with the cane and enjoy their day. +Ben is a dog. He is brown and big. He likes to play with his human, Sam. Sam is a boy. He is brown and small. He likes to hug and pet Ben. + +One day, Sam and Ben go to the park. They see many other dogs and humans. Ben runs and barks with the other dogs. Sam laughs and throws a ball for Ben. They have fun. + +But then, Sam's mom calls him. She says it is time to go home. Sam says, "OK, mom. Come on, Ben. Let's go." He picks up the ball and walks to his mom. + +Ben does not want to go. He wants to stay and play. He whines and pulls on his leash. He looks at the other dogs. He looks at Sam. He is sad. + +Sam sees that Ben is sad. He says, "I know, Ben. You want to play more. But we have to go home. We will come back tomorrow. I promise." He bends down and hugs Ben. He says, "I love you, Ben. You are my best friend." + +Ben feels Sam's hug. He licks Sam's face. He says, "Woof, woof." He means, "I love you, Sam. You are my best friend, too." + +Sam and Ben part from the other dogs and humans. They go home with Sam's mom. They are happy. They know they will see each other again. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big tree with many vines hanging from it. Tom and Lily wanted to swing on the vines like monkeys. + +They asked their mom if they could try. Their mom said yes, but be careful. She watched them from a bench. Tom and Lily ran to the tree and picked a vine each. They held on tight with their hands and feet. Then they pushed off the ground and swung in the air. + +They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laughed and shouted. They swung higher and higher. They had so much fun. They felt like they were flying. + +But then, Tom saw a bee. He was scared of bees. He let go of his vine and fell to the ground. He cried and rubbed his knee. Lily saw him and stopped swinging. She jumped off her vine and ran to him. She hugged him and said sorry. + +Their mom heard them and came to them. She checked Tom's knee and said it was not bad. She kissed it and put a band-aid on it. She said they were brave and good. She asked them if they wanted to swing some more. Tom and Lily said no. They wanted to go home and have a snack. Their mom smiled and took their hands. They walked to the car and said goodbye to the tree and the vines. They had a good day. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together at the park. But today, Lily is sick. She has to stay at home with her mom. She misses Tom a lot. + +She calls him on the phone. "Hi, Tom. How are you?" she asks. + +"I'm good, Lily. How are you?" Tom answers. + +"I'm not good. I have a sore throat and a runny nose. I can't go to the park with you. I miss you, Tom," Lily says. + +"I miss you too, Lily. I hope you feel better soon. Do you want me to tell you a story?" Tom says. + +"Yes, please. I like your stories. They are funny and smart," Lily says. + +"OK, listen. Once upon a time, there was a lion and a mouse. The lion was big and strong. The mouse was small and weak. But they were friends. They liked to share their food and their opinion. One day, they found a big cheese. It smelled good. They wanted to eat it. But the cheese was spicy. It made their mouths burn. The lion said, 'This cheese is too spicy for me. I don't like it. What do you think, mouse?' The mouse said, 'I think this cheese is perfect for me. I like it. It makes me warm and happy.' The lion was surprised. He said, 'How can you like this cheese? It is so spicy. It hurts my tongue.' The mouse said, 'Well, everyone has a different opinion. What is spicy for you is not spicy for me. And what is not spicy for you is not spicy for me. We can still be friends, even if we don't like the same cheese.' The lion smiled. He said, 'You are right, mouse. You are very wise. We can still be friends, even if we have a different opinion. Let's find another cheese that we both like.' And they did. The end." + +Lily clapped her hands. She said, "That was a great story, Tom. Thank you. You are a good friend. I learned a new word. Opinion. It means what you think, right?" + +Tom said, "Yes, that's right. Opinion means what you think. And I think you are a good friend too. I'm glad you liked my story. I hope you get well soon, Lily. I want to see you at the park again." + +Lily said, "Me too, Tom. Me too. Bye for now." + +They hung up the phone. They both felt happy. They both missed each other. But they knew they would play together again soon. +Lily had a rare puppy. His name was Spot and he had spots all over his fur. He was very cute and very fast. He liked to run and play with Lily in the yard. + +One day, Lily and Spot found a big red ball. It was shiny and round and bounced high. Lily threw the ball and Spot ran after it. He caught it in his mouth and brought it back to Lily. They did this many times and had fun. + +Then, Lily had an idea. She spun the ball in her hand and made it go very fast. She threw it as hard as she could and watched it fly in the air. Spot saw the ball and ran after it. He jumped and tried to catch it, but the ball was spinning too fast. It hit his nose and bounced away. + +Spot was surprised and dizzy. He felt the ball hit his nose and saw the world spin around him. He lost his balance and fell on the grass. He rolled and rolled and rolled until he stopped. + +Lily ran to Spot and saw him lying on the grass. She was worried and asked him if he was okay. Spot opened his eyes and saw Lily. He wagged his tail and licked her face. He was okay. He was just a little dizzy. + +Lily hugged Spot and said she was sorry. She said she did not mean to hurt him. She said she loved him and he was her rare puppy. Spot barked and licked her again. He said he loved her too and he was her rare puppy. They smiled and cuddled on the grass. They were happy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were knights and princesses. They had a big stick for a sword and a scarf for a cape. + +"Look, there is a dragon!" Ben said, pointing to a big slide. "We have to save the princess!" + +Anna nodded and ran after him. They climbed up the slide and saw a girl sitting at the top. She had a red dress and a crown. + +"Hello, I am Princess Lily," the girl said. "Who are you?" + +"We are Anna and Ben, the brave knights," Anna said. "We came to rescue you from the dragon." + +The girl smiled. "That is very polite of you, but I don't need to be rescued. I like the dragon. He is my friend." + +Anna and Ben looked at the slide. It did look like a dragon, with a long neck and a tail. But it also had a friendly face and a slide for a mouth. + +"Can we play with you and the dragon?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, you can," the girl said. "The dragon likes to share. He lets us slide down his mouth. It is very fun. Do you want to try?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They slid down the dragon's mouth and laughed. They made a new friend and had a lot of fun. The dragon was not scary at all. He was a nice dragon. +Lily was a little girl who loved kittens. She had a big book with pictures of many kinds of kittens. She liked to look at the book and say the names of the kittens. She knew the names of all the kittens in the book. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a man with a box. The box had a sign that said "Free Kittens". Lily ran to the box and looked inside. She saw four kittens. They were all black and white. They looked very ordinary. + +Lily asked the man, "Can I have a kitten, please?" + +The man smiled and said, "Sure, you can have one. Which one do you want?" + +Lily looked at the kittens again. She wanted a kitten that was different. She wanted a kitten that had spots or stripes or a funny color. She did not want an ordinary kitten. + +She said, "I don't want any of these kittens. They are all the same. They are boring." + +The man looked sad. He said, "These kittens are not boring. They are very sweet and playful. They need a good home and a friend. They are not ordinary. They are special." + +Lily did not listen. She said, "No, thank you. I want a different kitten. A kitten that I don't know." + +She turned away and walked back to her mom. She did not see the kittens in the box. She did not see how they looked at her with their big eyes. She did not see how they mewed softly and hoped for a hug. + +Lily missed a chance to make a new friend. She learned that sometimes the best things are not the ones that are different, but the ones that are ordinary. She learned that you don't have to know everything to love something. She learned that kittens are not boring. They are special. +Lily and Ben were playing with water in the garden. They had a big bucket and a small spray bottle each. They liked to spray water on the flowers, the grass and each other. + +"Look, Lily, I can make an image with water on the wall!" Ben said. He sprayed water in a shape of a star on the brick wall. "Can you see it?" + +"Yes, I can see it, Ben. It is very pretty!" Lily said. She sprayed water in a shape of a heart next to Ben's star. "This is for you, Ben. You are my best friend." + +"Thank you, Lily. You are my best friend too." Ben said. He hugged Lily and they both smiled. + +Mom came out and saw their water images on the wall. She was not angry. She was grateful that Lily and Ben were having fun and being creative. She gave them each a towel and a cookie. + +"Did you enjoy playing with water, Lily and Ben?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom, we did. We made water images on the wall. Look!" Lily and Ben said. They pointed at their star and heart. + +"They are very beautiful, Lily and Ben. I am proud of you." Mom said. She kissed them both and took them inside. +Tom and Lily are twins. They share a room and a bed. But they do not like to sleep. They like to play and talk and make noise. + +One night, Mom and Dad say, "It is time for bed. You have to sleep now. No more playing and talking and making noise. Good night." They turn off the light and close the door. + +But Tom and Lily do not listen. They whisper and giggle and toss and turn. They make shadows on the wall with their hands. They have fun. + +But then, they hear a loud shout from the hall. It is Mom. She is angry. She says, "Tom and Lily, stop it! You are being very bad. You are keeping us awake. You are making us weak. You have to sleep now. Or else!" + +Tom and Lily are scared. They do not want Mom to be angry. They do not want to be bad. They do not want to make Mom and Dad weak. They want to be good. + +They say, "Sorry, Mom. We will sleep now. We love you. Good night." They hug each other and close their eyes. They are quiet and still. + +Mom comes in and sees them. She smiles and says, "Good. I love you too. Good night." She kisses them and tucks them in. She turns on the night light and leaves the door ajar. + +Tom and Lily fall asleep. They dream of happy things. They are good twins. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to go on adventures. One day, they found a big hill behind their house. They wanted to see what was on the other side. They put on their hats and boots and packed some snacks and water. They said goodbye to their mom and dad and started to climb the hill. + +It was hard work, but they had fun. They saw some birds and flowers and rocks. They sang songs and told jokes. They helped each other when the path was steep or slippery. After a long time, they reached the top of the hill. They looked around and saw a beautiful valley. It was green and wide and full of trees and animals. They wanted to explore it. + +They ran down the hill and into the valley. They saw a river and a bridge and a meadow. They saw a deer and a rabbit and a squirrel. They saw a big cave and a small hut and a fire. They were curious and excited. They wanted to meet someone who lived in the valley. + +They walked towards the hut and knocked on the door. A man opened it and smiled. He had a long beard and a brown coat and a hat with a feather. He looked kind and wise. He said hello and invited them in. He said his name was Tom and he was a hunter and a storyteller. He said he lived in the valley alone, but he liked to have visitors. He said he knew many secrets and wonders of the valley. He said he would share them with Anna and Ben if they wanted. + +Anna and Ben nodded and smiled. They liked Tom and his hut and his stories. They wanted to learn more about the valley and its wild creatures and places. They said yes and thanked him. They followed him inside and sat by the fire. They ate some bread and cheese and drank some tea. They listened to Tom as he began to tell them a story about a magic bird that lived in the valley. They felt happy and cozy and amazed. They had met a new friend and a new world. They had found a great adventure. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big building near the park. It has a big wheel that spins and makes noise. + +"What is that?" Lily asks. + +"That is a mill," Tom says. "My dad works there. He makes flour from wheat." + +"Can we visit the mill?" Lily asks. + +"Maybe. Let me ask my dad," Tom says. + +They run to the mill and find Tom's dad. He is wearing a white hat and a white apron. He smiles when he sees them. + +"Hello, kids. What are you doing here?" he asks. + +"Dad, can we visit the mill? Lily wants to see how you make flour," Tom says. + +"Sure, but you have to be careful. The mill is very noisy and busy. Follow me and I will show you around," he says. + +He takes them inside the mill. They see many machines and bags of wheat and flour. They hear the sound of the wheel and the water. They smell the fresh bread. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Lily says. + +"This is the mighty mill. It can make a lot of flour for many people. Do you want to see how it works?" Tom's dad says. + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Tom say. + +Tom's dad explains how the wheel turns the water into power, how the wheat is cleaned and crushed, and how the flour is packed and shipped. He gives them each a small bag of flour to take home. + +"Thank you, dad. This was fun," Tom says. + +"Thank you, sir. You have a mighty mill," Lily says. + +"You're welcome, kids. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Now, let's go back to the park and have some bread," he says. + +They leave the mill and go back to the park. They share the bread and the flour with their friends. They tell them about the mighty mill and how it makes flour. They are happy and proud. +Ben and Lily were hungry. They wanted to eat something good. They saw a long pepper on the table. It was red and shiny. + +"Can we eat this?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. It looks hot," Lily said. + +They touched the pepper. It was not hot. They smelled the pepper. It smelled nice. + +"Let's try it," Ben said. He took a big bite of the pepper. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Ben cried. His mouth was on fire. He ran to the sink and drank some water. + +Lily laughed. She was not brave. She did not want to eat the pepper. + +"Ben, you are silly. Peppers are not good. They are spicy. They hurt your mouth," Lily said. + +Ben was not happy. He did not like the pepper. He wanted to eat something else. + +"Let's eat some bread. Bread is good. Bread is soft. Bread is not spicy," Ben said. + +Lily agreed. They ate some bread. They felt better. + +They learned a lesson. They did not eat peppers again. They ate bread and cheese and fruit and cake. They liked those things. They were yummy. +Mia and Leo were twins who liked to help their mom in the kitchen. One day, they saw a big machine that their mom called a dishwasher. It had a door that opened and closed, and inside there were racks and baskets for plates, cups, and forks. + +"Can we play with the dishwasher, mom?" Mia asked. + +"No, sweeties, the dishwasher is not a toy. It is for washing the dishes after we eat. It uses hot water and soap, and it can be dangerous if you touch it when it is on. You can help me by putting the dirty dishes in the baskets, but then you have to leave the dishwasher alone, okay?" mom explained. + +Mia and Leo nodded, and they started to help mom with the dishes. They thought the dishwasher was very interesting, and they wanted to see how it worked. They saw mom put a small box in a slot, and then press a button. The dishwasher made a humming noise, and the door locked. + +"Can we watch the dishwasher, mom?" Leo asked. + +"No, honey, there is nothing to see. The dishwasher is doing its job, and we have to do ours. Why don't you go to the living room and play with your toys? I will call you when the dishwasher is done, and then you can help me put the clean dishes away, alright?" mom suggested. + +Mia and Leo agreed, and they went to the living room. They found their favorite toys, a teddy bear and a doll, and they pretended to have a tea party. They thought their toys were very adorable, and they hugged them and talked to them. + +"Hello, Mr. Bear, would you like some tea?" Mia asked. + +"Yes, please, Miss Mia, you are very kind," Leo answered in a deep voice. + +"Hello, Mrs. Doll, how are you today?" Leo asked. + +"I am very well, thank you, Mr. Leo, you are very polite," Mia answered in a high voice. + +They had a lot of fun, and they forgot about the dishwasher. They learned that playing with toys was safer and more fun than playing with machines. They also learned to listen to their mom and to help her with the chores. They were good and happy twins. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide and run. They also liked to look at the flowers and the birds. They were happy. + +One day, they saw a big dog in the park. The dog was black and brown. It had sharp teeth and loud bark. The dog was not on a leash. It ran towards Ben and Lily. Ben and Lily were scared. They ran away from the dog. + +"Help! Help!" Ben and Lily shouted. "The dog is chasing us!" + +They looked for a place to hide. They saw a big tree. The tree had many leaves and branches. It looked strong and safe. Ben and Lily climbed the tree. They hoped the dog would not find them. + +But the dog was smart. It smelled Ben and Lily. It followed them to the tree. It jumped and scratched the tree. It tried to reach Ben and Lily. Ben and Lily were very worried. They hugged each other. + +"Go away! Go away!" Ben and Lily cried. "Leave us alone!" + +But the dog did not listen. It barked louder and louder. It made the tree shake. The tree was old and weak. It could not hold Ben and Lily. It broke and fell. Ben and Lily fell with the tree. They hit the ground hard. They were hurt and bleeding. The dog was happy. It bit Ben and Lily. Ben and Lily screamed. They were in pain. They wished someone would help them. + +But no one came. No one heard them. No one saw them. Ben and Lily were alone. They were sad. They were sorry. They missed their moms and dads. They wished they had never seen the dog. They wished they had never climbed the tree. They wished they had stayed home. They wished they had never gone to the park. They wished it was spring. They wished they were mighty. But they were not. They were small and weak. They were gone. The end. +Sara and Tom were very happy. They were going to have a picnic with Mom and Dad. They packed some bread, cheese, fruit and juice in a big basket. They also took a blanket and a ball. + +They drove to the park and found a nice spot under a big tree. They spread the blanket on the grass and put the basket on it. Mom and Dad said they could play with the ball while they got the food ready. + +Sara and Tom ran and kicked the ball. They had a lot of fun. But they were also very careless. They did not look where they were going. They kicked the ball too hard and it flew away. They chased after it. + +"Look out!" Mom shouted. But it was too late. The ball hit the basket and knocked it over. The food spilled out and some of it rolled away. A dog ran and grabbed the cheese. Some birds pecked at the fruit. The juice spilled on the blanket. + +Sara and Tom stopped and saw what they had done. They felt very sorry. They ran back to Mom and Dad. + +"We are sorry, Mom and Dad," they said. "We were careless. We did not mean to ruin the picnic." + +Mom and Dad were not happy, but they were not angry either. They hugged Sara and Tom. + +"It's OK, Sara and Tom," they said. "We know you did not mean it. But you have to be more careful next time. You have to watch where you are going and what you are doing." + +They picked up the basket and the blanket. They found some bread and fruit that were not dirty. They ate what they could and drank some water. They finished the picnic, but it was not very good. + +They packed up and drove home. Sara and Tom promised to be more careful next time. They learned their lesson. +Sara loves to look at the stars at night. She likes to see how they shine and twinkle in the sky. She wants to learn more about them, so she asks her dad to teach her. + +"Look, Sara, that is the Big Dipper," her dad says, pointing to a group of stars. "It looks like a big spoon, right?" + +"Yes, I see it! And what is that one?" Sara asks, pointing to another group of stars. + +"That is the Little Dipper. It looks like a little spoon, and it has a very bright star at the end. That star is called the North Star. It always stays in the same place, and it helps people find their way," her dad explains. + +"Wow, that is amazing! Can we find more stars, dad?" Sara says, excited. + +"Sure, let's see what else we can find. Do you see that star that looks like a diamond? That is called Vega. It is one of the brightest stars in the sky. And do you see that star that looks like a red dot? That is called Mars. It is not a star, but a planet, like the Earth," her dad says, teaching Sara more about the stars. + +Sara listens to her dad and looks at the stars with wonder. She feels happy and curious. She thanks her dad for teaching her and gives him a big hug. She says she wants to be a star teacher when she grows up. Her dad smiles and says he is proud of her. They keep looking at the stars until they fall asleep. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big truck with four tires. The truck was red and shiny. It had a loud horn. + +"Wow, look at that truck!" Tom said. "It is so big and fast!" + +"Can we go and see it?" Lily asked. "Maybe the driver will let us touch it." + +Tom and Lily ran to the truck. The driver was sitting inside. He was wearing a hat and sunglasses. He looked charming. + +"Hello, kids!" the driver said. "Do you like my truck?" + +"Yes, we do!" Tom and Lily said. "It is very nice. Can we ask you some questions?" + +"Sure, go ahead. I like to answer questions." the driver said. + +Tom and Lily asked many questions. They asked about the tires, the horn, the engine and the cargo. The driver answered them all. He was very friendly and patient. + +Tom and Lily learned a lot about the truck. They thanked the driver and gave him a hug. + +"Thank you for answering our questions!" Tom and Lily said. "You are very kind and charming." + +"You are very welcome, kids!" the driver said. "You are very smart and curious. Have fun in the park!" + +Tom and Lily waved goodbye to the driver. They went back to play. They were happy. They had made a new friend. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Lila has a doll and Ben has a car. One day, they want to try something new. + +"Can I play with your car?" Lila asks Ben. + +"OK, but can I play with your doll?" Ben says. + +They trade their toys and have fun. They zoom the car and hug the doll. They are happy. + +But when it is time to go home, they miss their own toys. + +"I want my doll back," Lila says. + +"I want my car back," Ben says. + +They trade their toys again and say goodbye. They are happy. + +That night, Lila and Ben have a dream. They dream that they are in a big toy store. There are many toys to choose from. They can play with any toy they want. + +Lila sees a big teddy bear. She likes it. She picks it up and cuddles it. + +Ben sees a shiny train. He likes it. He pushes it and makes it go. + +They are happy. + +But then they see each other. They see that they have different toys. + +"Can I play with your train?" Lila asks Ben. + +"OK, but can I play with your teddy bear?" Ben says. + +They trade their toys and have fun. They are happy. + +But then they wake up. They realize that it was a dream. They look at their own toys. They still love them. + +They smile and think of their friend. They are happy. + +They learn that it is good to share and trade. They also learn that it is good to have their own toys. They are helpful friends. They are happy. +Lily and Sam were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They were happy. + +Then they saw a seal on the ice. The seal was black and white and had a big nose. It looked funny. They wanted to see it closer. + +"Hello, seal!" Lily said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The seal did not answer. It was angry. It did not like the snowman. It thought the snowman was a rival. It wanted to scare it away. + +The seal barked and ran towards the snowman. It bumped into it with its nose. The snowman fell down and broke into pieces. The hat and the scarf flew away. + +Lily and Sam were shocked. They did not like the seal. They thought the seal was mean. They wanted to save their snowman. + +"Stop, seal!" Sam shouted. "You are bad! You broke our snowman!" + +The seal did not stop. It barked and ran towards Lily and Sam. It wanted to chase them away too. + +Lily and Sam were scared. They did not know what to do. They had an idea. + +"Freeze!" Lily said. She pretended to be a statue. She did not move or make a sound. + +Sam did the same. He pretended to be a statue too. He did not move or make a sound. + +The seal was confused. It did not see Lily and Sam anymore. It only saw two statues. It did not know what they were. It did not like them. It was bored. + +The seal turned around and went back to the ice. It did not bother Lily and Sam anymore. It looked for another seal to play with. + +Lily and Sam were relieved. They were not scared anymore. They were clever. + +They hugged each other and smiled. They did not care about the snowman anymore. They had each other. They were happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a well in the park. The well has a bucket and a rope. + +"Let's touch the well," Tom says. "Maybe there is water inside." + +"OK," Mia says. They run to the well and pull the rope. The bucket comes up. It is hot. + +"Ouch!" Tom says. He drops the bucket. "The bucket is hot. It hurts my hand." + +Mia looks at the bucket. She sees steam coming out. "The water is hot too," she says. "Maybe the well is near a fire." + +They hear a loud noise. They turn around. They see a big dragon. The dragon is breathing fire. The fire is making the well hot. + +"Run!" Tom says. "The dragon is scary. It can burn us." + +Tom and Mia run away from the well and the dragon. They find their mom and dad. They tell them what they saw. Mom and dad hug them and take them home. They are safe. They do not touch the well again. +One day, a little girl named Lily was walking in the woods with her dog, Spot. She liked to look at the trees and the flowers and the birds. Spot liked to sniff and chase and bark. + +As they walked, they saw a small house made of candy. It had a roof of cookies, walls of chocolate, and windows of candy canes. Lily and Spot were very hungry, so they ran to the house and started to eat. + +But the house belonged to a witch, who was hiding inside. She heard the noise and came out. She was very angry and wanted to catch Lily and Spot. She had a big nose, a black hat, and a broom. + +Lily and Spot were scared and tried to run away, but the witch was faster. She flew on her broom and grabbed Lily by her hair. She laughed and said, "You are my dinner now, little girl!" + +But then, something good happened. A gentle fairy, who lived in the woods, saw what the witch was doing. She did not like the witch, who was mean and cruel. She liked Lily and Spot, who were sweet and kind. She used her magic wand and said, "Witch, let go of Lily, or I will turn you into a frog!" + +The witch was scared of the fairy, who was powerful and brave. She let go of Lily and flew away, shouting, "You have not seen the last of me, fairy!" + +The fairy hugged Lily and Spot and said, "Don't worry, you are safe now. Come with me, I will take you home." + +Lily and Spot thanked the fairy and followed her. They were happy and grateful. They never went near the candy house again. They learned that some things are too good to be true, and that the best things are friendship and kindness. +Lily was a big dog who liked to run and play. She had a red collar with a bell that jingled when she moved. Her owner, Sam, loved her very much and took good care of her. + +One day, Sam wanted to take Lily to the park. He said, "Lily, we are going to have fun today. But first, we have to prepare. The park has many other dogs and people, and some of them might be dangerous. You have to listen to me and stay close to me, okay?" + +Lily wagged her tail and barked. She was excited to go to the park. She let Sam put on her leash and her collar. She liked her collar because it made her feel safe and special. + +They walked to the park and saw many things. There were trees and flowers and birds and squirrels. There were swings and slides and benches and fountains. There were also many other dogs and people. Some of them were friendly and some of them were not. + +Lily saw a big black dog who growled and bared his teeth. He looked mean and dangerous. He tried to run towards Lily and Sam, but he was stopped by a fence. Lily was scared and barked back. She wanted to protect Sam and herself. + +Sam said, "Don't worry, Lily. He can't hurt us. He is behind the fence. You are a brave and good dog. I am proud of you." He petted her and gave her a treat. He said, "Let's go to another part of the park where we can have more fun. Come on, Lily." + +Lily followed Sam and wagged her tail. She was happy to be with Sam and to go to the park. She liked to run and play, but she also liked to prepare and be safe. She loved her red collar with a bell that jingled when she moved. +Lily likes to visit her aunt Jen on Saturdays. Aunt Jen teaches yoga at a big room with mats and pillows. Lily likes to watch aunt Jen and her friends do yoga. They stretch and bend and breathe. They look peaceful and happy. + +One day, aunt Jen asks Lily if she wants to try yoga with her. Lily says yes. She follows aunt Jen to the big room. Aunt Jen gives her a small mat and a pillow. She shows her how to sit and breathe. Lily feels calm and warm. + +Aunt Jen says, "Now we are going to do some poses. Can you copy me?" She makes a shape like a cat. Lily makes a shape like a cat. She feels her back and legs. Aunt Jen says, "Good job, Lily. Now let's be a dog." She makes a shape like a dog. Lily makes a shape like a dog. She feels her arms and feet. + +They do more poses. They are a tree, a snake, a star, and a butterfly. Lily has fun. She likes to move and feel her body. She likes to see aunt Jen smile. She likes to hear the music and the quiet. + +When they are done, aunt Jen says, "Now we are going to relax. Can you lie down on your mat and close your eyes?" Lily lies down on her mat. She puts her pillow under her head. She closes her eyes. She feels her breath. She feels peaceful and happy. She hears aunt Jen say, "I love you, Lily. You are a wonderful yoga partner." Lily smiles and says, "I love you, too, aunt Jen. Thank you for teaching me yoga." They hug and rest. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play on the farm. They feed the cows, the pigs and the chickens. They also ride the horses and pet the sheep. + +One day, Lily gets a new toy. It is a big red truck. She can push it and make it go. She is very happy. She shows it to Ben. Ben likes the truck too. He wants to play with it. + +"Can I have a turn?" he asks Lily. + +"No, it is mine," Lily says. "You have your own toys." + +Ben feels sad and jealous. He thinks Lily is not nice. He goes away and plays with his ball. + +Lily plays with her truck for a long time. She forgets about Ben. She forgets about the farm. She forgets about the animals. She only thinks about her truck. + +Soon, it is time to go home. Lily's mom calls her. Lily runs to her mom with her truck. She does not see Ben. + +"Where is Ben?" Lily's mom asks. + +"I don't know," Lily says. "I don't care." + +Lily's mom is angry. She says, "That is not how you treat your friend. You should share your toys and play together. You should not forget about him. He is sad and lonely. You should say sorry." + +Lily feels bad. She realizes she was wrong. She looks for Ben. She finds him sitting on a fence. He is still playing with his ball. + +"Ben, I am sorry," Lily says. "I was selfish. I should have let you play with my truck. Do you want to play with me?" + +Ben looks at Lily. He sees her truck. He sees her smile. He feels happy. + +"OK, Lily," he says. "I forgive you. Let's play together." + +Lily and Ben hug. They share the truck and the ball. They play on the farm. They feed the cows, the pigs and the chickens. They also ride the horses and pet the sheep. + +They are friends again. They do not forget. They are not jealous. They are happy. +Lily and Max were best friends. They lived next door to each other. Every day, they played together on the porch. They liked to pretend they were pirates, or astronauts, or superheroes. + +One day, they saw a big box on Lily's porch. It had a red bow on it. Lily and Max wondered what was inside. They ran to the box and tried to peek. But the box was too high and too heavy. + +"Maybe it's a present for you," Max said. + +"Or for you," Lily said. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was Lily's mom. She smiled and said, "Hello, you two. Do you want to see what's in the box?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They were very curious. + +Lily's mom opened the box. Inside, there was a fluffy white puppy. It had black spots and a pink collar. It wagged its tail and licked Lily's mom's face. + +Lily and Max gasped. They loved puppies. They wanted to pet it and hug it. + +"This is Snowy," Lily's mom said. "She's your new friend. She's a birthday gift for both of you. You can share her and take care of her together." + +Lily and Max were so happy. They thanked Lily's mom and hugged Snowy. Snowy barked and licked their faces. + +Lily and Max whispered to each other, "This is the best day ever. We're so glad we have Snowy and each other." +One day, Ben and Lily were playing with their crayons. They liked to draw many things on the paper. But Ben wanted to draw on the wall too. He thought it would be fun. + +"Look, Lily, I can make a mark on the wall!" he said, and used his red crayon to make a line. + +"No, Ben, don't do that!" Lily said. "Mommy will be angry. The wall is not for drawing. Only the paper is for drawing." + +But Ben did not listen. He made more marks on the wall with different colors. He made a sun, a flower, a car, and a smiley face. He was happy. + +Soon, Mommy came into the room. She saw the marks on the wall. She was not happy. She was very angry. + +"Ben, what did you do?" she asked. "Why did you draw on the wall? That is very bad. You have to solve this problem. How will you make the wall clean again?" + +Ben was scared. He did not know how to solve the problem. He looked at Lily. Lily looked at him. She had an idea. + +"Mommy, we can use the mighty sponge!" she said. "The mighty sponge can erase the marks. We can help Ben to clean the wall. Please don't be angry, Mommy." + +Mommy thought for a moment. She was still angry, but she saw that Lily was trying to help. She gave them the mighty sponge and a bucket of water. + +"Okay, you can use the mighty sponge," she said. "But you have to be careful. And you have to promise me that you will never draw on the wall again. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mommy, we understand," Ben and Lily said. They took the mighty sponge and started to scrub the wall. They worked hard to erase the marks. They said sorry to Mommy. + +Mommy watched them. She saw that they were sorry. She saw that they were learning. She felt a little less angry. She gave them a hug. + +"I love you, Ben and Lily," she said. "But please, next time, only draw on the paper." +Mira was a little owl who wanted to fly. She saw her big sister and brother fly in the night and catch mice. She asked her mama, "When can I fly, mama?" + +Mama owl said, "You can fly when you are ready, Mira. You need to grow your feathers and learn some wisdom. Wisdom is knowing what to do and what not to do. It helps you fly safe and smart." + +Mira nodded, but she was impatient. She wanted to fly now. One night, when mama and papa were asleep, she sneaked out of the nest. She flapped her wings and jumped off the branch. She felt the wind in her face and the stars above her. She was flying! + +But she did not know how to steer or land. She flew too fast and too high. She bumped into a bat and a moth. She got scared and dizzy. She did not see the big tree in front of her. She crashed into the leaves and fell to the ground. + +She was lucky. She was not hurt, but she was very dirty and messy. She heard mama and papa calling her name. They found her and hugged her. They were angry and worried. They said, "Mira, you were very naughty and foolish. You could have been hurt or lost. You did not listen to us or use your wisdom. You need to be tidy and stay in the nest until you are ready to fly." + +Mira felt sorry and ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry, mama and papa. I wanted to fly like you. But I did not know how hard it was. I did not use my wisdom. I will be tidy and stay in the nest. I will wait and learn from you." + +Mama and papa kissed her and took her back to the nest. They said, "We love you, Mira. We are proud of you for trying. But you need to be careful and patient. Flying is fun, but it is also a skill and a responsibility. You will fly when you are ready, and we will be with you." +Anna and Ben were going to visit their grandma. They had to pack their bags with clothes and things they needed. Anna packed her shampoo, her toothbrush, her books and her teddy bear. Ben packed his shampoo, his toothbrush, his cars and his ball. + +They got in the car with their mom and dad and drove to grandma's house. On the way, they saw some wild animals. They saw a deer, a fox, a rabbit and a bird. Anna and Ben liked the animals. They wanted to play with them. + +When they got to grandma's house, they said hello and gave her a hug. Grandma was happy to see them. She showed them their room. Anna and Ben unpacked their bags and put their things away. Then they went to the backyard. + +In the backyard, they saw a wild cat. It was black and white and had a long tail. It looked like a skunk. Anna and Ben thought it was cute. They wanted to pet it. They ran towards it with their shampoo bottles. + +The wild cat did not like that. It was scared and angry. It turned around and sprayed them with a bad smell. Anna and Ben screamed and dropped their shampoo bottles. They ran back to the house. They smelled very bad. + +Mom, dad and grandma came out. They saw what happened. They were not happy. They took Anna and Ben to the bathroom. They washed them with soap and water. They threw away their shampoo bottles. They told them not to chase wild animals. They said wild animals are not toys. They said wild animals need respect and space. + +Anna and Ben learned their lesson. They said they were sorry. They hugged mom, dad and grandma. They promised to be careful and kind to wild animals. They played with their toys and books instead. They had a good time with grandma. They smelled good again. +Tim likes to watch the fisherman by the lake. He sees him throw a long stick with a string and a hook into the water. He waits and waits until he feels a tug on the string. Then he pulls the stick and the string and a fish comes out of the water. The fisherman is happy and puts the fish in a basket. + +One day, Tim wants to try fishing too. He asks his mom if he can go to the lake with the fisherman. His mom says yes, but he has to be careful and listen to the fisherman. Tim is excited and runs to the lake with his mom. + +The fisherman is nice and lets Tim use his stick and string and hook. He shows him how to throw it into the water and how to pull it back. Tim tries and tries, but he does not catch any fish. He feels sad and thinks he is not good at fishing. + +The fisherman sees Tim's sad face and smiles. He says, "Don't worry, Tim. Fishing takes time and patience. Sometimes you catch a lot of fish, and sometimes you catch none. The important thing is to have fun and enjoy the lake and the sun and the birds. Here, why don't you try again with this worm? Fish like worms." + +He gives Tim a worm and helps him put it on the hook. He tells Tim to throw the stick and string and hook into the water again. Tim does as he is told and waits. He feels a tug on the string. He pulls the stick and the string and a fish comes out of the water. Tim is happy and shouts, "I caught a fish! I caught a fish!" The fisherman is happy too and claps his hands. He helps Tim put the fish in the basket. + +Tim thanks the fisherman and gives him a hug. He says, "You are a nice fisherman. You taught me how to fish. Can I come back and fish with you again?" The fisherman says, "Of course, Tim. You are a good fisherboy. You can come back anytime. But now, let's go and show your mom your fish. I'm sure she will be proud of you." Tim nods and runs to his mom with the fisherman. He shows her his fish and tells her how he caught it. His mom is proud of him and hugs him. She says, "You did a great job, Tim. You reached your goal. You are a nice son. I love you." Tim says, "I love you too, mom. And I love fishing." +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with cardboard. They make houses, cars, and animals with cardboard. They use scissors, glue, and crayons. + +One day, Tom has a big idea. He wants to make a cardboard rocket. He tells Lily his idea. "Lily, let's make a rocket with cardboard. We can fly to the moon!" + +Lily likes the idea. She says, "Yes, Tom, let's make a rocket. But we need more cardboard. Do you have more cardboard?" + +Tom says, "No, I don't have more cardboard. But maybe we can ask Sam. He has a lot of cardboard. He likes to collect cardboard. Maybe he will lend us some cardboard." + +Tom and Lily go to Sam's house. They knock on the door. Sam opens the door. He sees Tom and Lily. He says, "Hi, Tom and Lily. What do you want?" + +Tom says, "Hi, Sam. We want to make a cardboard rocket. We need more cardboard. Can you lend us some cardboard, please?" + +Sam thinks for a moment. He likes his cardboard. He does not want to give it away. But he also likes Tom and Lily. They are his friends. He says, "OK, I will lend you some cardboard. But you have to be careful. Don't break it. And you have to give it back to me when you are done." + +Tom and Lily say, "Thank you, Sam. We will be careful. And we will give it back to you when we are done." + +Sam gives them some cardboard. Tom and Lily take the cardboard and go back to their yard. They start to make the rocket. They cut, glue, and color the cardboard. They make a big rocket. They are very proud of their rocket. They say, "Wow, look at our rocket. It is so big and beautiful. We can fly to the moon!" + +They put the rocket in the grass. They pretend to get inside the rocket. They count down. "Three, two, one, blast off!" They make noises like a rocket. They imagine they are flying to the moon. They have a lot of fun. + +When they are done, they remember Sam. They say, "We have to give the cardboard back to Sam. He lent it to us. He is a good friend." + +They take the cardboard apart. They put it in a pile. They carry the pile to Sam's house. They knock on the door. Sam opens the door. He sees Tom and Lily. He sees the cardboard. He says, "Hi, Tom and Lily. Did you make the rocket?" + +Tom and Lily say, "Yes, Sam, we made the rocket. It was awesome. We flew to the moon. Thank you for lending us the cardboard. Here is your cardboard. We did not break it. We hope you like it." + +Sam takes the cardboard. He looks at it. He sees the colors and shapes. He says, "Wow, you made a great rocket. I like it. You are very creative. I am proud of you. You are good friends. You can borrow my cardboard anytime." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to stories. Her mom would tell her a new story every night before bed. Lily's favorite story was about a naughty cat that would search for fun things to do all day long. + +One day, Lily wanted to find the naughty cat from her favorite story. She started to search for the cat in her house. She looked under her bed, behind the door, and even in the toy box. But the naughty cat was not there. + +Lily was sad that she could not find the naughty cat. Her mom saw her and asked, "Why are you sad, Lily?" Lily told her mom about her search for the naughty cat from the story. Her mom smiled and said, "The naughty cat lives in the story, but we can pretend to be the naughty cat and search for fun things to do together." Lily was happy and played with her mom, pretending to be the naughty cat from her favorite story. +One day, a boy named Tim and a girl named Sue were in the kitchen. They were hungry. They opened the fridge to find some food. Inside the fridge, they saw a big cake. They wanted to eat the cake. + +Tim said, "Let's eat this cake!" Sue said, "No, we should ask Mom first." Tim did not listen. He took the cake out of the fridge. He started to eat it very slow. Sue was mad. She said, "I will tell Mom!" and she quit the kitchen. + +Sue found Mom and told her what Tim did. Mom was not happy. She went to the kitchen and saw the cake was gone. Tim felt bad. Mom said, "You should have asked before eating the cake." Tim was sad. The cake was for a party. Now, there was no cake for the party. +One day, a big dog named Tom and a small cat named Sue were in a room. They were friends. In the room, there was a big, pretty rug. Tom and Sue liked to play on the rug. + +Tom said, "Let's plan a game on the rug!" Sue was very impatient and wanted to play right away. They planned to play a game of tag. They ran and jumped on the rug. They were having a lot of fun. + +But Sue was too impatient. She ran too fast and slipped on the rug. The rug moved and Tom tripped over it. Tom and Sue fell down and got hurt. They were sad because they could not play anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a proud pilot named Tom. Tom loved to fly high in the sky. He had a big plane that he took care of every day. One day, Tom decided to measure his plane to see how big it was. + +Tom took a long rope and started to measure his plane. As he measured, he saw a little bird on the wing of the plane. The bird looked at Tom and chirped. Tom thought the bird was telling him something important, but he didn't know what it was. + +The next day, Tom went to fly his plane in the sky. He remembered the little bird and looked for it. The bird was there, sitting on the wing again. This time, the bird chirped and flew up in the sky. Tom followed the bird with his plane. The bird led Tom to a beautiful rainbow. Tom was so happy and knew that the bird was a good friend. He felt proud that he could fly his plane and find the rainbow with the help of the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a big squash. It lived in a garden with many friends. One day, a little bug came to visit the big squash. + +The little bug said, "Hello, big squash! I want to play with you." The big squash was happy to have a new friend. They played all day long. + +As they played, the little bug pinched the big squash gently. "Ouch!" said the big squash. "That hurts!" The little bug said sorry, and they continued to play. + +At the end of the day, the big squash and the little bug were very tired. They said goodnight to each other and went to sleep. + +From that day on, the big squash and the little bug were best friends. They played together every day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Spot. He had a white coat and loved to play. One day, Spot saw a little girl named Lily playing in the park. Spot ran to Lily and they became friends. + +Lily said, "Hi, Spot! Let's play together!" Spot wagged his tail and they played catch with a red ball. They had so much fun, they did not want to stop. But soon, the sun started to set and it was time for Lily to go home. + +Before they said goodbye, Lily told Spot, "We can play again when I finish my chores tomorrow!" Spot barked happily and went back to his home. The next day, Spot and Lily met at the park and played all day long. And they were the best of friends forever. +Once there was a nice dog named Max. Max was a compassionate dog. He loved to help people feel good. Max had a special gift. He could give great massages. + +One day, Max saw a sad girl named Lily. Lily was crying. Max walked up to her and asked, "Why are you sad?" Lily said, "I fell and my arm hurts." Max wanted to help Lily feel better, so he decided to give her a massage. + +Max used his paws to grab Lily's arm gently. He started to massage her arm very carefully. Lily stopped crying and smiled. The massage made her feel so much better. Max was happy that he could help his new friend. From that day on, Max and Lily were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, smooth whale. The whale liked to swim in the deep blue sea. One day, the whale saw a big rock far away. The rock was so big that it could destroy anything that hit it. The whale swam fast, but he knew he had to be careful near the rock. + +The whale swam and swam, and soon he saw a little fish. The little fish was scared of the big rock too. The whale told the little fish, "We must be careful not to hit the rock, or it will destroy us!" The little fish listened to the whale and swam with him. + +Together, the whale and the little fish swam around the big rock. They were very careful not to touch it. They swam and swam until they were far away from the rock. The whale and the little fish were happy that they did not hit the rock and get destroyed. They swam away, safe and sound, and had many more adventures in the deep blue sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey named Momo. Momo lived in a big tree with his family. He loved to play with his friends all day long. + +One day, Momo saw a tough vine hanging from a tall tree. He decided to climb it. As he climbed higher and higher, he saw a big bird trapped in a net. The bird said, "Help me, please! I need to escape!" + +Momo wanted to help the bird. So, he used the vine to swing over to the net. He pulled and pulled until the net broke. The bird was free! "Thank you, Momo!" said the bird. They became good friends and played together every day. +One day, Tim and Sue wanted to play dress up. They found a big box of costumes. Tim found a hat and Sue found a cape. They put on the costumes and started to play. + +Tim said, "I am a king!" Sue said, "I am a superhero!" They played and played, but soon they started to feel tired. They wanted to take off their costumes, but the cape was stuck to the hat. They tried to pull it apart, but it would not come off. + +Tim and Sue started to cry. Mom heard them and came to help. She looked at the cape and hat and said, "Oh no, it is stuck!" Mom used her hands and with a snap, the cape and hat came apart. Tim and Sue were so happy. They hugged Mom and thanked her. + +They put their costumes away and went to take a nap. They were too tired to play anymore. But they knew they could play dress up again another day. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn bird named Billy. Billy loved to fly high in the sky. One day, while flying, he saw a big lime tree. The tree had many green limes on it. Billy wanted to eat a lime, but he was too stubborn to ask for help. + +A kind squirrel named Sally saw Billy looking at the limes. She asked, "Billy, do you want a lime?" Billy shook his head and said, "No, I can get it myself." But he was too small to reach the limes. + +Sally wanted to help Billy, so she climbed the tree and got a lime for him. She gave it to Billy and said, "Here, you can have this lime." Billy was happy and said, "Thank you, Sally!" They both ate the limes and became good friends. From that day on, Billy learned that it's okay to ask for help sometimes. +One day, a little bug named Tom wanted to be a pilot. Tom loved to crawl on the ground and watch the big birds in the sky. He wished he could fly like them. + +Tom met a big bird named Sally. Sally could fly very high in the sky. Tom asked Sally, "Can you teach me to fly?" Sally said, "I can try, but you are a bug. Bugs crawl, not fly." + +Tom and Sally tried to make Tom fly. They tried jumping from a small rock. They tried flapping their wings. But Tom could not fly. He was sad, but Sally had an idea. + +Sally found a yummy leaf for Tom. She said, "You can't fly like me, but you can be a pilot on the ground. You can crawl and explore the world." Tom was happy. He knew he could still have fun adventures even if he could not fly. +Once upon a time, there was a fairy. The fairy had a race with her friends. They all wanted to win. + +The fairy was very fast, but she was also careless. She did not look where she was going. She bumped into a big tree. The fairy fell down and felt sad. + +Her friends stopped the race to help her. They all learned to be more careful when they race. The fairy and her friends raced again, and they all had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big red ball. The big red ball had a hole in it. A little boy named Tim saw the ball in the park. He wanted to play with the ball. + +Tim went to the ball and said, "Hi, ball! Can I play with you?" The ball said, "Yes, Tim! Let's play!" Tim was happy. He grabbed the ball and they started to play. They played all day in the park. + +But then, the hole in the ball got bigger. The ball got smaller and smaller. Tim was sad. He said, "Ball, you are getting too small. I cannot play with you anymore." The ball was sad too. In the end, the ball was too small to play with and Tim had to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a mechanic named Tim. Tim was a very good mechanic. He was always ready to help his friends fix their cars and toys. He loved to make things work again. + +One hot summer day, Tim went outside to play. He saw a big ice cream truck. The ice cream man was sad because his ice creams were melting. They were melting very fast because of the hot sun. Tim wanted to help the ice cream man. + +Tim thought and thought. Then he had a great idea! He went to his garage and found a big fan. He put the fan near the ice cream truck. The fan blew cool air on the ice creams. The ice creams stopped melting. The ice cream man was happy again. Tim saved the day and everyone enjoyed their ice cream. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to visit her aunt's house. Her aunt was very kind and always made delicious food for Mia. + +One day, Mia went to her aunt's house. Her aunt said, "Mia, I have a surprise for you!" She gave Mia a big box wrapped with a pretty bow. Mia was very excited and said, "Thank you, Auntie!" She opened the box and found a beautiful toy inside. + +Mia played with her new toy all day. When it was time to go home, Mia remembered to say, "Thank you" to her aunt. Her aunt smiled and said, "You're welcome, Mia. It's good to say 'thank you' when someone gives you a gift. It shows that you are grateful and polite." + +Mia learned the importance of saying "thank you" and being grateful for the things she receives. She promised to always remember her manners and to thank people who are kind to her. And every time she played with her new toy, she thought of her aunt and her delicious food. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a young boy named Tim. Tim was hungry and wanted food. His mom said, "Wait, I have to cook the food first." Tim did not want to wait. He wanted to eat now! + +Tim tried to cook the food himself, but he did not know how. He made a big mess in the kitchen. His mom was not happy. She said, "Now I have to clean up the mess, and it will delay the food." Tim was sad because he made his mom upset. + +Finally, the food was ready. But Tim was so tired from making the mess that he fell asleep. When he woke up, the food was gone. His mom had to throw it away because it got bad. Tim was still hungry and learned that he should have waited for his mom to cook the food. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man. He had many things. One day, he found a magic stick. He was very happy. He knew the stick could do something special. + +The man tried to use the stick. He said "snap" and the stick made a sound. Then, a big cake appeared. He said "snap" again, and a toy car came. The man was so excited. He played with the cake and the toy car all day. + +A year went by, and the man still had the magic stick. He used it every day. He shared his things with others. All the kids loved him. They played together and were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy shield that he loved to play with. One day, he went to the park with his mom and took his shield with him. + +At the park, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue saw Tim's shield and said, "I like your shield! Can I play with it?" Tim said, "Yes, you can play with my shield, but be careful not to squeeze it too hard." + +Sue and Tim played with the shield together. They pretended to be brave knights, protecting the park from dragons. They had a lot of fun and became good friends. When it was time to go home, they said goodbye and promised to play together again soon. + +Tim's mom saw him playing with Sue and was happy he made a new friend. She said, "I'm glad you shared your shield with Sue. Sharing is a nice thing to do." Tim smiled and said, "I had fun today, and I can't wait to play with Sue again." + +From that day on, Tim and Sue played together at the park often. They shared their toys and had many fun adventures with Tim's little shield. And they always remembered to be careful not to squeeze it too hard. +Once upon a time, there was a normal boy named Tom. He liked to play outside with his friends. One sunny day, they went to the park to play. + +In the park, Tom saw a bench. He sat down to rest for a little bit. As he sat, he saw a little box on the bench. It was locked with a key. + +Tom and his friends looked for the key. They found it under a rock. They unlocked the box and found a toy inside. They played with the toy and had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a mechanic named Tom. Tom loved to write. He wrote on big papers and little papers. He wrote about his work fixing cars and trucks. + +One day, Tom saw a frightened little cat. The cat was scared of a loud noise. Tom wanted to help the cat. He picked up the cat and took it to his garage where it was quiet. + +In the garage, Tom wrote a note about the cat. He showed the note to his friends. They all wanted to help. They gave the cat food and love. The cat was no longer frightened. Tom and the cat became best friends. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Lily wanted to make a welcome sign for her friend, Tom. Lily was very creative. She liked to draw and paint. She thought a welcome sign would make Tom happy when he came to visit. + +Lily found some paper and crayons. She tried to write the word "welcome". It was hard, but she managed to do it. She drew a big sun, some flowers, and a happy face on the sign. It looked very pretty. + +When Tom came to visit, he saw the welcome sign. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily! I love it!" Lily felt happy that she managed to make her friend feel welcome. They played together all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a tall zebra. He lived in a big forest with many friends. The zebra loved to play with his friends all day long. They would run, jump, and look at the pretty trees and flowers. + +One day, the tall zebra and his friends saw a big rainbow in the sky. They all looked at the beautiful colors and smiled. They wanted to find the end of the rainbow, so they went on a fun adventure together. + +As they walked, they looked all around them at the forest. They saw little bugs, pretty birds, and other animals. Finally, they found the end of the rainbow. They looked at it and felt very happy. The tall zebra and his friends went back home, excited to tell everyone about their adventure. +Once upon a time, a cat named Tim lived in a small house. Tim loved to eat tuna. One day, Tim's tuna was all gone. He was sad and his tummy was empty. + +Tim went to his friend, Sam the dog, for help. Sam had a big can of tuna. But the tuna was pale, not like Tim's tuna. Sam said, "I will replace your tuna with my pale tuna." + +Tim ate the pale tuna. It was not the same as his tuna, but it filled his tummy. Tim was happy and thanked Sam. They played together all day. And they were best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a small boat. The boat lived in a harbor. The boat loved the harbor because it was a comfortable home. + +One day, the boat saw a big ship. The ship was sad. The boat asked, "Why are you sad?" The ship said, "I can't find my way to the harbor. I am tired and want to rest." + +The boat wanted to help the ship. The boat said, "Follow me. I will take you to the harbor." The ship was happy and followed the boat. + +They went together to the harbor. The ship felt comfortable and safe. The boat and the ship became good friends. In the end, they lived happily in the harbor. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big frame that he loved. It was special because it had a picture of his whole family. Tim would hold the frame every day and look at the picture. He felt happy when he saw his family. + +One day, Tim's mom asked him to help clean the house. Tim was anxious because he didn't want to let go of his frame. But he knew that helping his mom was important. So, he put the frame down and helped his mom clean the house. They worked together and soon the house was very clean. + +When they finished cleaning, Tim's mom thanked him and gave him a big hug. Tim felt happy that he helped his mom. He picked up his frame and smiled. He learned that sometimes it's good to put down the things we love to help others. And that's the story of Tim and his special frame. +Once upon a time, there was a classroom. In the classroom, there were many kids. They liked to play and learn. There was a big, thick book on the teacher's table. The kids liked to look at the pictures in the book. + +One day, a small dog came into the classroom. The dog was very happy to see the kids. The kids were happy, too. They played with the dog and gave it a toy to bite. The dog liked to bite the toy and wag its tail. + +The teacher saw the dog in the classroom. She said, "The dog can stay and play, but we must learn, too." So, the kids and the dog sat down. They looked at the thick book together. They learned about animals and how to be kind to them. The kids and the dog had a great day in the classroom. +One day, a nice bunny named Bob wanted to have a picnic. He asked his friends, a bird and a cat, to join him. They all said yes. Bob was very happy. + +They went to a big park with green grass and pretty flowers. They found a good spot to have their picnic. Bob had a big basket with yummy food. They had apples, cheese, and bread. The bird, the cat, and Bob all ate and talked. They had lots of fun. + +After they ate, they played games. The bird could fly high, the cat could run fast, and Bob could spring in the air. They all laughed and played until it was time to go home. They said goodbye and went to their homes. They all agreed that it was the best picnic ever. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful boy named Tim. He loved to play outside with his big red balloon. One sunny day, Tim went to the park with his mom. + +At the park, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue saw Tim's big red balloon and said, "Wow! I like your balloon. Can you lift it up high?" Tim smiled and lifted the balloon high in the sky. Sue clapped her hands and laughed. + +Together, Tim and Sue played with the big red balloon all day. They lifted it up and let it go. They had so much fun at the park with their new friend. And at the end of the day, they both went home with a big smile on their faces. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a very kind boy. He liked to offer help to his friends. One day, Tim saw a big, amazing tree. The tree had a high point. He wanted to climb it. + +Tim asked his friend, Sam, to come with him. Sam said, "No, it's not safe." But Tim did not listen. He wanted to reach the high point of the amazing tree. So, Tim started to climb the tree all by himself. + +As Tim climbed higher, he felt scared. He wished he had listened to Sam. Suddenly, Tim slipped and fell down. He was hurt and cried. Sam came to help Tim. The moral of the story is: always listen to your friends' advice. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to play outside in the sun. One day, he saw something new in the yard. It was a big pile of clay. Buddy was very happy and wanted to play with it. + +Buddy jumped into the big clay pile. He rolled around and got all dirty. He wanted to make something with the clay. Buddy thought and thought. Then, he had an idea. He wanted to make a big ball with the clay. + +Buddy used his paws to make the clay into a big ball. It was hard work, but he did it. He was very proud of his big clay ball. Buddy played with the big clay ball all day long. At the end of the day, Buddy was tired but happy. He loved his big clay ball and wanted to play with it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to count. He would count the number of toys he had, the number of trees he could see, and even the number of people he met. One day, Tim found a big, round, and original balloon. It was red and shiny, and he loved it very much. Tim wanted to show his new balloon to his friend, Sue. + +Tim said to Sue, "Look at my big, red balloon! I found it today. Do you want to play with me?" Sue was happy and said, "Yes, let's play together!" They played with the balloon all day long. The sun started to set, and they knew it was time to go home soon. + +As they played, Tim told Sue, "Be careful with my balloon. I don't want to lose it." Sue nodded and said, "I will be careful, I promise." But as they played, Sue accidentally let go of the balloon. They watched as the balloon began to rise up into the sky. Tim was sad. Sue said, "I am sorry, Tim. I didn't mean to let it go." Tim looked at the sky and said, "It's okay, Sue. We can find another balloon someday." And they both knew that they would always remember their special day with the original big, red balloon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boat that loved to sail on the water. The boat had a friend named Penny. Penny was a small, round coin. They liked to play together by the river. + +One day, the boat was anxious. It wanted to sail far away to see new things. Penny was sad and didn't want the boat to leave. The boat thought about it and decided to stay with Penny. They could have fun at the river and still be happy. + +The boat learned that it was important to stay with friends and not leave them behind. The boat and Penny stayed together and had many fun days at the river. And they lived happily ever after. The boat was glad it didn't sail away, because friends are more important than going far away. +One day, a girl named Sue wanted to go on a trip. She took her fancy bag to pack her things. Sue was very happy. She put her toys, clothes, and a big map in the bag. The map would help her find her way. + +Sue started her trip. She walked and walked, looking at her map. The map showed her where to go. She saw a big tree, a pretty flower, and a small dog. Sue said hello to the dog and kept walking. + +At the end of her trip, Sue found a beautiful park. She was so happy! Sue played in the park with her toys. She had a great time. When it was time to go home, Sue used her map to find her way back. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there was a young tree. This tree had many twigs. The twigs were small and thin. The young tree liked to bow when the wind blew. It made the tree feel happy and free. + +One day, a little bird came to the young tree. The bird saw a twig that it liked. The bird sat on the twig and sang a happy song. The young tree liked the song and bowed to the bird. The bird felt safe and loved. + +Every day, the bird and the young tree played together. They were the best of friends. The tree would bow, and the bird would sing. The forest was a happy place. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a boy named Tim found a hammer. It was an ordinary hammer, but it seemed special to him. He wanted to show it to his friend, Sam. + +"Look, Sam!" said Tim. "I found a hammer. It seems like a special one." + +Sam looked at the hammer and said, "It looks ordinary, but let's play with it." + +They played all day, using the hammer to build a small house for their toys. The toys were so happy to have a new home. Tim and Sam smiled, knowing they made the toys happy with the hammer that seemed special. +Once upon a time, there was a white cat named Fluffy. Fluffy lived in a big house with a girl named Sue. Sue loved to play the piano. Fluffy would sit next to Sue and listen to her play. + +One day, Sue went away to visit her grandma. Fluffy was sad and missed Sue a lot. Fluffy walked around the house and found the piano. Fluffy remembered how Sue would play it. Fluffy jumped on the piano and tried to play it too. The piano made a loud noise that made Fluffy jump. + +Sue's mom heard the noise and came into the room. She saw Fluffy on the piano and laughed. "Oh Fluffy, do you miss Sue? Don't worry, she will be back soon," she said. Fluffy meowed and nodded. Sue's mom picked up Fluffy and gave her a big hug. Fluffy felt better knowing that Sue would be back soon to play the piano again. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely bird named Blue. Blue loved to dive into the air and dance to the music of the wind. Every day, Blue would fly high in the sky and sing a happy song. + +One day, Blue met a new friend named Red. Red was a little fish who loved music too. They decided to play together. Blue would dive down to the water and Red would jump up high. They laughed and had so much fun. + +As the sun began to set, Blue and Red said goodbye. They knew they would meet again soon to dive, play, and listen to the lovely music of the world around them. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a band of four friends went to play near a big tree. They were happy and calm. They liked to sing and dance together. Their names were Tom, Sam, Ann, and Jen. + +As they played, a big dog came near them. The dog was loud and scary. The friends were scared and did not know what to do. They wanted the dog to stop. Tom said, "Let's all say 'stop' together!" + +The friends all said "stop" in a loud voice. The big dog heard them and stopped. The dog was not scary anymore. It became calm and friendly. + +The band of friends and the big dog played together all day. They sang, danced, and had fun. The big tree was their favorite place to play. They were all happy and calm together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He lived in a small house with a big wall around it. Tim liked to play with his red ball near the wall every day. One day, it was very cold and icy outside, but Tim still wanted to play. + +Tim put on his warm hat and gloves and went outside to play. He threw his red ball at the icy wall, and it made a funny noise. Tim laughed and clapped his hands. He liked the sound of the ball hitting the icy wall. + +Tim's mom called him inside to eat lunch. After he ate, Tim went back outside to complete his game. He threw the ball at the wall until all the ice was gone. Tim was happy, and he went inside to tell his mom about his fun day. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a porch. On this porch, a big dog named Max liked to lay down. Max was a good dog who loved to play with his ball. + +One day, Max saw a little bird on the porch. The bird was hurt and could not fly. Max felt bad for the bird and wanted to help. Max lay down next to the bird and kept it warm. + +Soon, the bird felt better and could fly again. Max was happy to see his new friend fly away. The bird thanked Max for being such a good dog. From that day on, Max and the bird played together on the porch. +Once upon a time, there was a gray fish. The gray fish lived in a creek. The creek had cool water and many rocks. The gray fish liked to swim in the creek. + +One day, the gray fish saw a big bug. The bug was on a leaf. The gray fish wanted to bite the bug. The gray fish swam fast to the bug. + +The gray fish bit the bug. The bug was yummy. The gray fish was happy. The gray fish swam in the creek all day. The gray fish loved the creek and the yummy bugs. +Once upon a time, a young boy named Tim went to the zoo with his mom. They saw many animals like lions, monkeys, and elephants. Tim was very happy. + +At the zoo, Tim met a talking parrot. The parrot said, "Hello, Tim!" Tim was surprised and asked, "Can you talk?" The parrot replied, "Yes, I can talk. I live here in the zoo." + +Tim and the parrot became friends. They talked about the animals and played games. Tim's mom watched them and smiled. It was a fun day at the zoo for everyone. +One day, a big red ball went for a roll. It rolled and rolled to the east, where it found a hidden cave. The ball was very happy and wanted to play with the animals inside the cave. + +In the cave, there was a little cat and a little dog. The cat and the dog were not friends. The cat said, "I want to play with the big red ball!" The dog said, "No, I want to play with it!" They started to fight over the ball. + +The big red ball knew it had to do something. It had an idea. It rolled out of the cave and found another big red ball. The two big red balls rolled back to the cave. The cat and the dog saw the two balls and stopped fighting. They each played with their own big red ball and became friends. The big red ball was happy it could help the cat and dog become friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was very hungry. He wanted to find some food to eat. So, he went to the park to look for food. + +In the park, Spot saw a big stage. Many people were there to watch a show. Spot had an idea. He thought, "If I perform a trick, maybe someone will give me food." So, Spot went on the stage and did a dance. The people clapped and laughed. They liked Spot's dance. + +A little girl named Sue came to Spot and said, "You did a good job, Spot!" She gave him a treat. Spot was happy. He learned that his tricks had value. Now, Spot was not hungry anymore. He had a new friend in Sue, and they played together in the park every day. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to her mom's room. She saw her mom's makeup on the table. Lily thought the makeup was pretty. She wanted to play with it. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I play with your makeup, please?" Her mom said, "No, Lily. Makeup is not for playing. It can make a big mess." Lily was sad, but she listened to her mom. + +The next day, Lily saw a thin ladybug outside. She asked her mom, "Can I play with the ladybug?" Her mom said, "Yes, you can play with the ladybug. Just be gentle." Lily played with the ladybug and had fun. She learned that it is better to ask and listen to her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, they wanted to bake a cake. They mixed all the stuff together and put it in the oven. Lily was so excited! + +Lily had a friend named Tim. Tim was sometimes selfish. He wanted the cake all for himself. Lily knew Tim might try to take the cake. So, she made a plan to keep the cake safe. + +The cake was in the oven and started to grow. It got bigger and bigger. When it was done, Lily took it out of the oven. Just then, Tim came over. He saw the cake and wanted it. But Lily was smart. She had made two cakes! One for her and one for Tim. Tim learned not to be selfish, and they both enjoyed their cakes together. +Once upon a time, there was a little yellow duck. The duck had a big happy face. He lived in a pond with his friends. They liked to play and swim all day. + +One day, the yellow duck saw a big hill. He wanted to climb it. His friends did not want to go. They were scared. But the yellow duck wanted to try. His friends said, "We will encourage you from here." + +The yellow duck started to climb the hill. He was happy his friends were encouraging him. But the hill was very big and steep. The yellow duck tried hard, but he fell down. His face was sad and hurt. + +The yellow duck's friends came to help him. They took him back to the pond. The yellow duck was sad he could not climb the hill. The friends tried to make him feel better, but the yellow duck was still sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, old tree. The tree was round and had many leaves. In the tree, there was a small house. A squirrel lived in the house. The squirrel had a friend, a bird. They liked to play together. + +One day, the squirrel said to the bird, "I need to store nuts for winter. Will you help me?" The bird said, "Yes, I will help you." So, they went to find nuts. They found many nuts and put them in the squirrel's house. + +When they finished, the squirrel said, "Thank you, bird, for helping me store nuts." The bird said, "You're welcome, squirrel. Now we can play together again." They played and had fun. And when winter came, the squirrel had lots of nuts to eat. +Once upon a time, in a peaceful forest, there lived a little monster. He was not a scary monster, but a friendly one. He liked to play with the birds and the squirrels. One day, the little monster was very hungry. + +He saw a big apple tree with many apples on it. The little monster said, "I will fill my belly with apples!" He jumped and reached for the apples. But the apples were too high for him. He tried and tried, but he could not get them. + +A kind squirrel saw the little monster and said, "Don't worry, I can help you." The squirrel climbed the tree and threw down some apples for the monster. The little monster was very happy. He ate the apples and his belly was full. He said, "Thank you, squirrel!" And they played together in the peaceful forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft teddy bear that she loved very much. The teddy bear belonged to her and she took it everywhere she went. One day, Lily and her family went on a trip to a new country. The country was very different from where Lily lived, but she was excited to explore. While they were there, Lily saw many new things and met new friends. She even found a soft blanket that she wanted to bring home with her. When it was time to leave, Lily was sad to say goodbye to her new friends and the country she had grown to love. But she was happy to have her teddy bear and soft blanket to remind her of her adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her mommy's makeup. One day, Lily's mommy caught her and said, "Lily, I don't want you to play with my makeup. It's not a toy." + +Lily replied, "But mommy, I like to make myself pretty like you." + +Mommy smiled and said, "I know you do, but makeup is for grown-ups. Let's store it away so you don't get into trouble." + +Lily nodded and helped her mommy put the makeup in a drawer. As she closed the drawer, she felt the rough texture of the wood and said, "Goodbye makeup, see you later!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with. The car was red and it could zoom really fast. Timmy loved to make the car go zoom, zoom, zoom all around his room. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to the eye doctor. The eye doctor looked into Timmy's eyes and said, "Timmy, you have big pupils." Timmy didn't know what that meant, but he thought it sounded funny. + +After the eye doctor, Timmy and his mom went to get some ice cream. Timmy wanted chocolate, but when he tasted it, he made a bitter face. He didn't like the taste at all. So, Timmy's mom got him some vanilla instead and he loved it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to go to the shop with her mom. They would buy fruits and vegetables that were healthy for them to eat. + +One day, Lily's mom told her they would have a special treat. They were going to buy some yummy apples and bananas. Lily was so excited! + +When they got to the shop, Lily saw a big basket of colorful fruits. She was so happy to have some healthy snacks. Her mom bought some apples and bananas and they went home to have a snack. + +Lily was very happy that she got to go to the shop and have some healthy fruits. She couldn't wait to have more yummy snacks with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little green frog. He was very cute and everyone loved him. But there was one problem. The frog was lonely because he had no friends. + +One day, the frog went on an adventure in the forest. He hopped and hopped until he saw a big pond. There, he met another little frog, who was just as adorable as he was. They became fast friends and played together all day long. + +As the sun started to set, the little frogs realized it was time to go back to their homes. But they didn't want to leave each other. So, they came up with a plan to unite their families. They hopped to each other's homes and introduced their families to each other. And from that day on, the two frog families became one big happy family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy found a shiny rock on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friends. They all thought it was a pretty mineral. + +Timmy put the mineral in his pocket and went home. That night, he had a dream that he was a pirate and the mineral was a treasure. But when he woke up, the mineral was gone! Timmy searched everywhere, but he couldn't find it. + +The next day, Timmy saw a man with a rough beard walking in the park. He looked suspicious. Timmy remembered that his dad always told him to be careful of strangers. He decided to follow the man. When the man stopped to tie his shoe, Timmy saw the mineral in his pocket! He knew he had to get it back. Timmy ran home to get his dad, and together they went to the park to confront the man. The man gave the mineral back and apologized. Timmy was happy to have his treasure back and learned to always be careful with his things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a glass of milk. Lily was happy because she loved milk. She drank the milk and felt happy. + +Later, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They played tag and hide-and-seek. Lily was fierce and ran fast. She caught her friends and they all laughed. Lily felt happy and proud. + +At dinner time, Lily's daddy asked her if she had gained any new friends at school. Lily smiled and said yes. She told her parents about her fun day and how she caught her friends while playing. Her mommy gave her another glass of milk and Lily felt happy again. She went to bed with a big smile on her face, feeling proud of her new friends and her fierce playing. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Max saw a little girl with a green olive in her hand. Max wanted to play with the girl, so he wagged his tail and ran over to her. The little girl was fit and could run very fast. Max was happy to have a new friend to play with. + +The little girl and Max played together for a while. They ran and jumped and had fun. Then, the little girl wanted to go home. Max was sad to see her go, but he knew he would see her again. As the little girl walked away, Max barked and waved his paw goodbye. He couldn't wait to play with his new friend again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily and her mommy were going to the airport to visit Lily's grandma. When they arrived at the airport, Lily saw a man who was yawning. "Mommy, why is that man making a big mouth?" asked Lily. "Oh, he's just tired," replied her mommy. + +As they were waiting for their flight, Lily saw a little boy who was being very naughty. He was running around and knocking over people's bags. "That boy is not behaving very nicely," said Lily's mommy. "He needs to learn to be more polite." + +Finally, it was time for Lily and her mommy to board the airplane. As they were sitting in their seats, Lily started to feel tired. She let out a big yawn and snuggled up next to her mommy. "I'm sleepy," she said. "Can we take a nap?" "Of course, sweetie," replied her mommy. And with that, they both closed their eyes and drifted off to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Sarah who was very bossy. One day, Sarah told Lily to push the cupboard so they could play hide and seek. Lily tried to push it, but it was too heavy for her. Sarah got mad and pushed it herself. Suddenly, they heard a loud crash! The cupboard fell over and all the dishes broke. Lily felt sad, but Sarah realized she shouldn't have been so bossy. They cleaned up the mess together and promised to always be kind to each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy lost her keys and couldn't find them anywhere. She looked all over the house but couldn't find them. + +Lily wanted to help her mommy so she started to search for the keys too. She looked under the couch, in the toy box, and even in the fridge! But the keys were nowhere to be found. + +Just when they were feeling helpless, Lily remembered something. She had seen her little brother playing with something shiny earlier. She ran to her brother's room and there they were, the missing keys! Lily was so happy that she could help her mommy find the keys. From that day on, she always kept an eye out for things that might be lost. +Once upon a time, there was a little chicken named Chickie. Chickie was very independent and liked to do things on her own. One day, Chickie's mom asked her to perform a special task. "Chickie, can you go get some seeds from the barn?" her mom asked. + +Chickie replied, "Yes, Mommy! I can do it by myself!" So, Chickie went to the barn and found the bag of seeds. But on her way back, she saw a big scary dog. "Oh no!" Chickie said. "I'm scared!" + +But then, a friendly farmer came by and said, "Don't worry, Chickie. I'll help you get back to your mommy." Chickie was so happy and grateful for the farmer's help. She realized that it's okay to ask for help sometimes, even when you're independent. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved space and wanted to visit a planet. He looked up at the sky and saw a bright star. He thought it might be a planet, so he asked his mom to help him find out. + +His mom took out a telescope and they looked through it. Timmy saw the planet and it looked perfect! He was so excited and wanted to go there right away. But his mom told him they couldn't go because it was too far away. + +Timmy was sad, but his mom told him they could add the planet to their list of places to visit someday. Timmy felt happy again and went to bed dreaming about all the planets he wanted to visit. +Once upon a time, there was a dolphin named Dolly. Dolly was very popular with all the other sea creatures because she was very friendly. One day, Dolly saw a big shadow in the water that scared her. She wasn't sure what it was, but she knew she didn't like it. She swam away as fast as she could. + +After a while, Dolly felt brave enough to go back and see what had scared her. She saw that it was just a big rock. Dolly felt silly for being scared of a rock, but she was happy that she was brave enough to go back and check. From then on, Dolly knew that sometimes things can look scary, but they might not be. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Billy. Billy was an amazing baby because he could smile and giggle all day long. One day, Billy's mommy took him to the park to play. Billy loved going to the park because he could see all the trees and flowers. + +While they were playing, the ground began to tremble. Billy's mommy picked him up and asked, "What's happening?" Billy didn't know, but he felt scared. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw a big truck coming towards them. Billy's mommy ran with him in her arms to safety. + +After the truck passed, Billy's mommy hugged him and said, "You're my amazing baby. You're safe now." Billy smiled and giggled, happy to be with his mommy. From that day on, Billy and his mommy always looked both ways before crossing the street, so they could stay safe together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went outside to play in the garden. She saw a fox running around and making a lot of noise. Lily didn't like the noisy fox because it scared her. She told the fox to stop making noise but the fox didn't listen. + +Lily went inside the house and told her mommy that she hated the noisy fox. Her mommy hugged her and told her not to be scared because the fox was just playing. Lily felt better and went back outside to watch the fox play. She realized that the fox was not so scary after all and started to like it. From that day on, Lily and the fox became friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park to play on the slide. One day, when she went to the park, she saw that the slide was closed. She was sad because she couldn't play on it. + +But then, her mom told her that the slide was closed because the workers were fixing it. Lily was happy to hear that because she knew that when the slide was fixed, it would be safe to play on again. + +A few days later, Lily went back to the park and saw that the slide was open again. She climbed up and slid down, feeling the wind in her hair. She held on tight and laughed as she went down. From that day on, Lily made sure to always be careful and hold on tight when she played on the slide. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the woods near her house. One day, as she was walking, she heard a whistle. She looked around and saw a bird perched on a branch. + +"Hello, little bird," said Lily. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm singing a song," replied the bird. "Would you like to hear it?" + +"Yes, please!" said Lily, excitedly. + +The bird started to sing a beautiful tune that made Lily very happy. Suddenly, there was a surprise. A cat appeared out of nowhere and chased the bird. The bird flew away quickly and the cat was left with nothing. + +"Oh no!" said Lily. "Is the bird dead?" + +"No, no," said the cat. "The bird is just scared. It's okay." + +Lily was relieved that the bird was okay and continued on her walk, listening for the bird's whistle. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat broccoli, it was his favorite food. One day, Benny went to the store to buy some broccoli. He saw a sign that said "Broccoli on sale". Benny was so happy, he hopped up and down. + +When Benny got home, he washed the broccoli and put it in a pot of clear water. He turned on the stove to cook the broccoli. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was the pot boiling! Benny quickly turned off the stove and let the broccoli cool down. + +Finally, Benny was able to eat his delicious broccoli. He smiled and said, "Yummy, this broccoli is so clear and tasty!" From that day on, Benny always looked for the sign that said "Broccoli on sale" so he could eat it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Bubba. Bubba loved to play in the woods. One day, Bubba found a big yellow flower. He picked it up and smelled it. It smelled so good! + +Bubba wanted to keep the flower forever, so he put it in some water to soak. He found a piece of wood to put the flower on. Bubba was very happy with his new treasure. + +The flower stayed yellow for a long time, but eventually it started to turn brown. Bubba was sad, but he still loved his flower. He kept it on the wood and looked at it every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the world around her. One day, she went on a walk with her parents and they came across a creek. Lily was so excited to see the water flowing and the fish swimming. + +As they were walking, they met a nosy little squirrel who was trying to steal some food from a nearby picnic. Lily's parents told her to behave and not bother the squirrel. They continued on their walk and saw some ducks swimming in the creek. + +Lily was so happy and wanted to play in the water, but her parents told her it was too cold. So, they sat by the creek and watched the animals play. Lily learned that it's important to behave and respect the animals around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of animals and flowers. One day, her mommy asked her to put her drawing on the fridge. The fridge was big and cold, and it had a red door. + +Lily was very happy to put her drawing on the fridge. But later that day, she forgot where she put it. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She was very sad. + +Then, her mommy reminded her to always remember where she puts her things. She told her that it's important to be organized and keep things in their place. Lily listened to her mommy and promised to always remember where she puts her things. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered where she put her drawings and toys. She became more organized and her mommy was very proud of her. The moral of the story is to always remember where you put your things, so you don't lose them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to help her grandma in the garden. They would plant flowers and herbs together, and Lily loved the smell of the herbs. One day, Lily's grandma told her that they needed to separate the herbs from the flowers so they could grow better. Lily didn't understand what "separate" meant, but her grandma explained it to her and they got to work. + +As they were working, Lily noticed a harsh wind blowing. She asked her grandma if they should stop, but her grandma said they had to finish before the storm came. They worked quickly, but just as they finished, the storm hit. The wind was so strong that it uprooted all the flowers and herbs, and they were scattered everywhere. + +Lily and her grandma tried to save the plants, but it was too late. The harsh wind had destroyed everything they had worked so hard on. Lily was sad and asked her grandma why this had happened. Her grandma explained that sometimes bad things happen, but they would try again next year. From that day on, Lily always listened to her grandma's advice and never forgot the lesson she learned about the power of nature. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Jack. He had a big farm with many animals. One day, Jack went to the market to buy some seeds. When he came back, he saw that the gate was open. He got worried and went to check. + +As he was walking, he saw a little girl sitting on the ground. She was crying. Jack asked her what was wrong. She said that she lost her puppy and couldn't find him. Jack told her not to worry and that he would help her. They looked everywhere and finally found the puppy. + +The little girl was so happy that she started to clap her hands. She thanked Jack and said that he was the best farmer ever. Jack smiled and said that he was happy to help. From that day on, the little girl would often visit Jack's farm and they would clap their hands together every time they found something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat celery, it was his favorite food. One day, Benny was hopping in the forest when he heard a loud noise. He looked around and saw a big bear. The bear was very hungry and wanted to eat Benny! + +Benny was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he had an idea. "Mr. Bear, why don't you eat some celery with me? It's very quiet and peaceful here," Benny said. The bear thought about it and decided to give it a try. + +Benny and the bear sat down and ate celery together. The bear loved it! He realized that he didn't need to eat other animals to be happy. From that day on, the bear and Benny became friends and would often eat celery together in the quiet forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved peaches very much. One day, she went to the market with her mom and saw a big, juicy peach. Lily was eager to eat it, so she asked her mom to buy it for her. Her mom said yes and Lily was very happy. + +When they got home, Lily saw her cat playing with a ball of yarn. She wanted to play too, but she didn't own a ball of yarn. So, she decided to share her peach with her cat. The cat licked the peach and Lily laughed. + +From that day on, Lily always shared her peaches with her cat. They became best friends and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat bus. The bus was yellow and it had many seats inside. One day, a little girl went to the bus stop and waited for the bus to come. When the bus arrived, the driver opened the door and let the little girl get on. + +The little girl sat down on a seat and looked out of the window. She saw many trees and houses passing by as the bus drove down the road. After a while, the little girl received a lollipop from the bus driver. She was very happy and thanked the driver. + +When the bus arrived at the little girl's stop, she got off and waved goodbye to the driver. She walked home with the lollipop in her hand, feeling very happy. From that day on, the little girl loved riding the big, fat bus and always looked forward to receiving a treat from the driver. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to her mommy's office to play. Her mommy had a big machine that could print pictures on paper. Lily loved to watch the machine print pictures of animals and flowers. + +Suddenly, Lily's mommy had a surprise for her. She printed a picture of Lily's favorite cartoon character, Mickey Mouse! Lily was so happy and gave her mommy a big hug. + +But then, Lily heard a loud noise and became fearful. It was just the printer finishing the picture, but Lily didn't know that. Her mommy explained that the noise was nothing to be afraid of and Lily felt much better. From that day on, Lily loved to watch the printer print pictures even more! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and would often throw her ball around. One day, she found a gray mushroom in the yard. She didn't know it was poison. + +Lily's mom told her not to touch the mushroom because it was dangerous. But Lily was curious and wanted to see what would happen if she threw it. She threw the mushroom far away and went back to playing. + +Later that day, Lily started to feel sick. Her tummy hurt and she felt dizzy. Her mom took her to the doctor and they found out that Lily had eaten poison. Her mom remembered the mushroom and knew that Lily must have thrown it earlier. From then on, Lily learned to listen to her mom and not touch things that could be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she was hiding behind a tree when she saw a rabbit. The rabbit was so cute and fluffy. + +Suddenly, the rabbit vanished! Lily looked around, but she couldn't see the rabbit anywhere. She was very surprised. She thought, "Where did the rabbit go?" + +Lily decided to look for the rabbit. She walked around the tree and saw a little hole. She looked inside the hole and saw the rabbit's waist. She giggled and said, "Silly rabbit, you can't hide from me!" + +Lily was happy to find the rabbit. She knew that she could always rely on her friends to have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park. One day, she saw a butterfly with pretty colors. The butterfly was flying high in the sky. Lily wanted to catch it, but she couldn't reach it. + +Then, she saw a big slide. It was very tall and powerful. She climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide very fast. She felt like she was flying, just like the butterfly. + +When she got to the bottom of the slide, she saw the butterfly again. This time, it was closer to her. She reached out her hand and caught it gently. She was so happy to hold the pretty butterfly in her hand. + +From that day on, Lily always looked for butterflies when she went to the park. She loved to slide down the powerful slide and feel like she was flying with the butterflies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and have fun. One day, she saw a bird flying in the sky and decided to follow it. She walked and walked, but she couldn't catch up with the bird. + +Lily felt sad because she couldn't follow the bird. Her mom told her that it's important to follow your dreams in life, but sometimes things might not work out. She also told her that it's okay to be sad sometimes, but it's not okay to pretend to be happy when you're not. + +Lily realized that she was pretending to be happy all the time, even when she was sad. She learned that it's better to be honest and not fake your feelings. From that day on, Lily followed her dreams and was honest about how she felt. She was much happier and her life was better because of it. +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 green frog sitting on a lily pad in the pond. She wanted to play with the frog but she was scared. + +Her brother, Jack, was a naughty boy. He came up to her and started to tease her about being scared of the frog. Lily didn't like it when Jack teased her. She decided to be brave and went to the pond to play with the frog. She touched the frog and it jumped into the water. Lily felt happy and proud of herself for being brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little gray mouse named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside and eat cheese. One day, Timmy saw a big gray cat walking towards him. Timmy was scared and ran to his friend, a little bird named Lily. + +Lily asked, "What's wrong, Timmy?" + +"I saw a big gray cat! He might want to eat me!" Timmy replied. + +Lily said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll help you. Let's go listen to the lecture Mrs. Owl is giving about how to stay safe from cats." + +Mrs. Owl said, "If you see a cat, don't run. Stay still and try to guess where it's going. Then, run the opposite way." + +Timmy and Lily followed Mrs. Owl's advice and stayed safe from the cat. Timmy learned that it's important to listen and learn from others to stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Pinky. Pinky loved to run and play all day long. One day, Pinky saw a big carrot in a garden and wanted to eat it. But Pinky didn't know that there was a trap near the carrot. + +As Pinky hopped towards the carrot, a sneaky fox saw her and set the trap. Pinky didn't see the trap and got caught. The fox was very happy and started to walk towards Pinky. But Pinky had a plan. + +Earlier that day, Pinky had seen a fast car zoom by. Pinky knew that the car was owned by a kind farmer who would help her. So, Pinky started to yell for help. The farmer heard Pinky's cries and came running. He saw the trap and quickly set Pinky free. Pinky was so happy and grateful to the farmer for saving her from the trap. From that day on, Pinky was extra careful when she saw a carrot and always looked out for traps. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to ride her bike. She would ride it every day and feel so happy. One day, Lily looked up in the sky and saw a big, fluffy cloud. She wanted to ride on it so badly! But clouds are not available for riding, so she kept riding her bike instead. + +As she rode around the park, Lily saw a little boy crying because he lost his toy car. She stopped her bike and asked if she could help him find it. Together, they searched and searched until they found the toy car hiding in the grass. The little boy was so happy and thanked Lily for being so kind. + +Lily continued to ride her bike, feeling proud of herself for helping someone. She looked up at the sky again and saw the cloud still floating by. Even though she couldn't ride on it, she felt happy knowing she had made someone else happy. And that's all that mattered to her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to ride her bike. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They brought a lot of things with them, including a picnic blanket, some sandwiches, and a big bag of gear. + +Lily's dad took out his bike and started to put on his gear. He had a helmet, gloves, and knee pads. "Daddy, why are you putting on your gear?" Lily asked. "I want to make sure I'm safe when I ride my bike," he replied. + +Lily wanted to ride her bike too, but she was still learning. Her mom helped her put on her helmet and knee pads. "Remember to go slow, Lily," her mom said. "It's important to be careful when you're learning something new." + +Lily rode her bike around the park, going slow and steady. She felt proud of herself for trying something new and being safe. "I did it!" she exclaimed to her parents, who smiled and clapped for her. They all enjoyed their picnic together, happy to have a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy clean the house. One day, her mommy asked her to mop the floor. Lily took the mop and started to clean the floor. She was very happy to help her mommy. + +Suddenly, her big brother came in and started to boss her around. He told her to stop mopping and go play with him. Lily didn't want to stop cleaning, but she didn't know what to do. She felt sad and confused. + +She decided to question her mommy about what to do. Her mommy told her that it was okay to say no to her brother if she wanted to finish mopping. Lily felt better and continued to clean the floor. She realized that she didn't have to listen to her bossy brother all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very happy because her mom said they were going to the park. Lily put on her shoes and ran to the door. + +"Wait, Lily! Don't forget your bag!" her mom said. + +Lily ran back and grabbed her bag. "What's in the bag?" she asked. + +"Your snacks and some toys to play with at the park," her mom replied. + +Lily smiled and said, "I can bring my bag and be happy at the park!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Tim went outside to play and found a big rock on the ground. He picked it up and tried to split it in half with his hands, but it was too hard. + +Tim went to his dad and asked for help. His dad used a hammer to split the rock into two pieces. Tim was so happy and thanked his dad. + +Later that day, Tim went to visit his grandma who spoke a different language. Tim didn't understand her words, but he loved her smile and hugs. He gave her a gray colored flower he found outside and they both smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy truck that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy's friend, Johnny, came over to play with him. Johnny was very bossy and wanted to play with Timmy's truck all by himself. Timmy didn't like this and started to worry that he wouldn't be able to play with his truck anymore. + +Timmy tried to tell Johnny that he wanted to play with his truck too, but Johnny didn't listen. Timmy started to feel sad and thought he would never be able to play with his truck again. Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He suggested they have a race with the truck, and whoever won would get to play with it first. Johnny agreed, and they had a race. + +In the end, Timmy won the race and felt a great sense of victory. Johnny was happy too because he got to play with the truck after Timmy. From then on, they took turns playing with the truck and had lots of fun together. Timmy learned that he didn't have to worry so much and that he could solve problems by thinking of creative solutions. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy saw a shiny toy at a store. The toy was very cheap, so Timmy asked his mom to buy it for him. His mom said no because they didn't have enough money. + +Timmy was sad, so he decided to take the toy from the store without paying for it. He put the toy in his backpack and ran away. But the store owner saw him and called the police. The police came and Timmy was very scared. They found the toy in his backpack and put him in a sack. + +Timmy's mom was very upset when she found out what happened. She told Timmy that it was wrong to take things that didn't belong to him. Timmy felt very sorry and promised to never do it again. But he still had to go to mine for a long time because he did a bad thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to search for treasures in the park. One day, he found a shiny rock that he thought was a treasure. + +Excited to show his mom, Timmy ran home with the rock in his pocket. On the way home, he saw a big wreck on the side of the road. There was a man trying to fix the car. + +Timmy asked the man if he needed help. The man said yes, and Timmy helped him fix the car. The man was so happy and thanked Timmy for his successful help. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that helping others is a treasure in itself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy dragon that belonged to her. One day, she went to her friend Timmy's house to play. Timmy had a big scale in his room. Lily asked, "What is that?" Timmy replied, "It's a scale. We use it to weigh things." Lily thought it was boring and wanted to play with her dragon instead. + +But then, Timmy had an idea. He said, "Let's use the scale to weigh your dragon!" Lily was excited and they put the dragon on the scale. It weighed one pound. They had fun weighing other things too, like a book and a toy car. + +After a while, Lily said, "I'm getting bored. Let's play something else." Timmy agreed and they played with Lily's dragon. As they played, Lily said, "I'm happy my dragon belongs to me." Timmy smiled and said, "I'm happy too, but I'm glad we could share it today." And they both had fun playing together. The end. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy loved to paint. He painted everything he saw - the sky, the grass, and even his dog. One day, Timmy saw an aeroplane flying in the sky. It was so big and beautiful that he wanted to paint it too. + +Timmy asked his mom for some paint and a big piece of paper. He started to paint the aeroplane, but he accidentally spilled paint all over his mom's new carpet. His mom got angry and scolded him. Timmy felt guilty and sad. + +Later that day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw the same aeroplane he painted earlier flying overhead. But suddenly, the aeroplane crashed and Timmy saw smoke rising from the wreckage. He ran to the crash site and saw that the people inside the aeroplane were hurt. Timmy felt even more guilty because he thought he painted the aeroplane badly and caused the accident. + +From that day on, Timmy never painted again. He learned that painting can lead to bad things and he didn't want to feel guilty anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and watch the big planes fly in the sky. One day, she saw her friend Sarah get on a plane with her family and go on a vacation. Lily felt envious because she wanted to go on a plane too. + +Later that day, Lily's mom mentioned that they would be going on a plane for their own vacation soon. Lily was so excited that she couldn't stop jumping up and down. She couldn't wait to fly in the big sky like the planes she loved to watch. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore the big house where he lived. One day, he saw a piece of cheese on the table. He tried to climb up, but he accidentally knocked over a vase and it fell on the furniture. The furniture was old and it tore easily. + +Timmy felt bad, but he knew he had to be brave and fix it. He found some pieces of cloth and started to tear them into strips. Then, he used the strips to tie the furniture back together. It wasn't perfect, but it was much better than before. + +The humans in the house were surprised and happy when they saw what Timmy had done. They gave him some cheese as a reward. From that day on, Timmy was known as the clever mouse who knew how to fix things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was walking up the stairs to her room when she tripped and fell down. Ouch! She cried and her mommy came to help her. Her mommy gave her a hug and a kiss and said, "Don't worry, my mighty little girl, you'll be okay." + +Lily felt better and her mommy helped her up the stairs. They went to her room and her mommy read her a story. The story was about a mighty princess who fell down the stairs but got back up and saved the day. Lily loved the story and felt brave like the princess. + +From that day on, Lily was careful on the stairs and never fell again. She felt mighty and brave, just like the princess in the story. And whenever she saw someone fall, she would remember her own fall and give them a hug and a kiss, just like her mommy did for her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who had a new baby. The baby was very little and called an infant. The mommy loved the infant very much but sometimes the infant cried and felt uncomfortable. + +The mommy tried many things to make the infant feel better. She sang songs, gave hugs and kisses, and even made silly faces. But nothing seemed to work. + +One day, the mommy managed to find a special toy that made the infant feel better. It was a soft and cuddly teddy bear. The infant hugged the teddy bear and stopped crying. From that day on, the teddy bear became the infant's favorite toy and made the infant feel comfortable whenever it was around. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers from the garden. One day, she saw a butterfly with brilliant colors on its wings. Lily wanted to catch it, but it flew away too fast. + +Later that day, Lily's mom picked her up and carried her on her shoulder. Lily felt safe and happy. She told her mom about the butterfly, and her mom said they could try to catch it together next time. Lily smiled and felt excited for their next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends, but sometimes she got very tired. One day, she came back home after playing and her mom noticed she was very tired. + +"Hey, Lily, are you okay?" her mom asked. + +"I'm tired, Mommy. Can I relax?" Lily replied. + +"Sure, sweetie. Let's sit on the couch and I'll give you a shoulder massage," her mom said. + +Lily sat on the couch and her mom started to rub her shoulders. "Oh, that feels so cool," Lily said. + +After a few minutes, Lily felt much better. "Thanks, Mommy. I feel much better now," she said. + +"You're welcome, my love. Remember to take breaks and relax when you're tired," her mom said with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He lived in the forest with his friends. One day, the bear saw a comb on the ground. He picked it up and said, "Look, friends! I found a comb!" + +His friend, a little rabbit, said, "Can I have the comb, please? My fur is messy." + +The bear said, "Sure, but you have to stand still while I comb your fur." + +The rabbit stood still and the bear combed his fur. It was very soft and shiny. The rabbit said, "Thank you, bear! You are a good friend." + +The bear smiled and said, "You're welcome, rabbit. Friends help each other." And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house near a river. One day, it rained so much that the river flooded. The water came into Lily's house and made everything wet. + +Lily's mom was nervous because the water was getting higher and higher. She told Lily to pack some clothes and toys in a bag. "We have to leave the house," she said. "The flood is too big." + +Lily didn't want to leave her home, but her mom told her they had to go. They walked to a nearby shelter where other people were staying. Everyone was wet and sad. Lily asked her mom when they could go back home, but her mom didn't know. + +Days went by, and the water finally went away. Lily and her mom went back to their house, but everything was ruined. Their furniture was broken, and their toys were gone. Lily cried because she missed her home. Her mom hugged her and told her they would make a new home together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the park with his friends. One day, Timmy found a sword in the grass. He picked it up and showed it to his friend, Billy. + +"Look at this sword I found!" said Timmy. + +Billy was patient and waited for Timmy to show him the sword. "Wow, that's cool!" said Billy. + +Timmy and Billy played with the sword and pretended to be knights. They ran around the park and had so much fun. When it was time to go home, Timmy put the sword back where he found it. + +From that day on, Timmy and Billy went to the park every day to play with the sword. They were always patient with each other and had the best time ever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a shy player named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his friends, but he was too scared to join in sometimes. One day, his friends invited him to play a game of tag. Timmy wanted to play, but he felt too shy to join in. + +As the game went on, Timmy watched from the sidelines. He saw his friends having fun and he wanted to join in. He tried to resist his shyness and finally, he joined the game. Timmy had so much fun playing with his friends and he realized that being shy wasn't so bad after all. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we feel scared or shy, but we shouldn't let those feelings stop us from having fun and making new friends. We should try to resist our fears and join in on the fun! +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They saw a big event happening in the park. There were lots of people and things to see. Lily's mom said, "Let's go and see what's happening." They walked to the event and saw a man with a hairy face. Lily said, "Mom, that man is hairy!" Her mom said, "Yes, he is. He's part of the event. He's here to display his hairy face." + +Lily watched the man for a while and then said, "Mom, can I display my art here too?" Her mom said, "Sure, let's go get your art and you can show it to everyone." Lily was so happy. She ran back home to get her art and brought it back to the event. She displayed her art for everyone to see. People clapped and said how good it was. Lily felt very proud of herself. + +As they walked back home, Lily said to her mom, "That was a fun event. Can we go back again sometime?" Her mom said, "Of course, we can go to more events and display your art again." Lily smiled and said, "Yay, I can't wait!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big city with her family. One day, they went on a trip to the desert. Lily saw a big oasis with water and trees. She was amazed because it was so rare to see water in the desert. + +Lily's dad said, "Lily, do you want to touch the water?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, please!" + +So, Lily's dad took her to the oasis and she touched the water. It was cool and refreshing. Lily was happy because she had never touched water like that before. She said, "Dad, this is the best day ever!" + +From that day on, Lily always remembered the rare oasis and the time she touched the water. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved wearing hats, especially his favorite red hat. One day, Timmy saw his friend, Lily, walking by without a hat. Timmy thought it would be kind to lend her his hat. + +"Hi Lily, do you want to borrow my hat?" Timmy asked. + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes please, thank you Timmy." + +But later that day, Timmy saw Lily playing with his hat, and it was starting to get dirty. Timmy felt sad and didn't know how to tell Lily to be careful with his hat. + +"Hey Lily, can you please be kind to my hat? It's special to me," Timmy said. + +Lily felt bad and said sorry. She promised to take care of the hat and gave it back to Timmy. From that day on, Timmy and Lily played together, but Timmy always made sure to keep his hat safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved animals. One day, he went to the park and saw a mild puppy. The puppy was so cute that Timmy wanted to take it home. But the puppy didn't want to go with Timmy. + +Timmy tried to lead the puppy with a treat, but the puppy still didn't want to go. Timmy felt sad and decided to leave the puppy alone. As he was walking away, he heard a noise behind him. When he turned around, he saw the puppy following him. Timmy was so happy that he picked up the puppy and took it home. + +From that day on, Timmy and the puppy became best friends. They played together every day and went on adventures in the park. Timmy was grateful that the puppy had chosen to follow him and lead him to a new friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a great birdcage in her room where she kept her pet bird, Tweetie. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. + +"Can I see your birdie?" Timmy asked. + +Lily nodded her head and showed him the birdcage. "This is Tweetie," she said. + +"Wow, your birdcage is great!" Timmy exclaimed. + +Lily smiled and replied, "Thank you! Tweetie loves it too." + +Tweetie chirped happily, as if agreeing with Lily. The two friends watched the bird together, enjoying its beautiful feathers and sweet songs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the warm sun. One day, she saw a butterfly spinning in the air. "Wow, that butterfly can spin really fast!" she said. + +Lily decided to try spinning too. She spun around and around until she got dizzy. "Look at me, I'm spinning like the butterfly!" she said. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called out to her. "Lily, come inside for lunch. I made your favorite sandwich on wide bread!" Lily ran inside, feeling a little dizzy from all the spinning. She sat down at the table and took a big bite of her sandwich. It tasted so good and made her warm inside. + +"I love this sandwich, Mommy. Thank you!" said Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to run and play, but sometimes he didn't behave very well. One day, Timmy's mom took him to a large museum. Timmy was so excited to see all the cool things in the museum. + +But when they got there, Timmy started to run around and touch things he wasn't supposed to. His mom told him to behave and be careful. Timmy listened to his mom and started to walk slowly and look at all the pretty things in the museum. + +Timmy saw a large dinosaur skeleton in the museum and it was so cool! He was happy that he behaved and got to see all the amazing things in the museum. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to behave when he went to new places. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pirate named Jack. He was very mean and selfish. One day, he found a treasure chest full of gold coins. He was so happy that he forgot to share it with his friends. + +One day, a pretty lady pirate came to his ship. She was very attractive and kind. She asked him if he could mail a letter for her. Jack said yes and mailed the letter for her. The lady pirate thanked him and left. + +After the lady pirate left, Jack realized that he did something nice for someone else. He felt happy and realized that being kind and helpful to others is more important than being selfish. From that day on, Jack became a kind pirate and shared his treasure with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his plastic toys. He had a plastic car, a plastic dinosaur, and a plastic train. He loved them so much that he even slept with them at night. + +One day, Timmy decided he wanted to grow a garden. He asked his mom for some seeds and she gave him some. Timmy planted the seeds in the dirt and watered them every day. Soon, the seeds began to grow into big, beautiful flowers. Timmy was so happy! + +But then, one day, Timmy noticed that one of his flowers was not growing as well as the others. He got very serious and tried to figure out what was wrong. He realized that he had not watered that flower as much as the others. So, he gave it extra water and soon it grew just as big and beautiful as the others. Timmy was very proud of his garden and his serious efforts to make it grow. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a big field. He planted many seeds in a long row. Every day, he watered the plants and waited for them to grow. + +One day, the farmer's daughter was playing in the field. She ran and ran until she tripped and hurt her knee. The farmer saw her and kneeled down to check on her. He gave her a hug and told her everything would be okay. + +As the days passed, the plants grew taller and taller. The farmer's daughter watched them from afar. She was amazed at how big they had become. Finally, the time came to harvest the crops. The farmer and his daughter kneeled down and picked the ripe vegetables from the row. They smiled and laughed, happy with their hard work. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat corn. He thought it was the yummiest food in the whole wide world. + +One day, Timmy's mom showed him how to use a tool to take the corn off the cob. Timmy thought it was very useful. Now he could eat his corn without getting any stuck in his teeth. + +Timmy's mom also told him that corn was very good for him. It helped him grow big and strong. Timmy thought that was pretty cool. He wanted to eat corn every day so he could be as big and strong as his dad. + +From that day on, Timmy ate corn every chance he got. He thought it was the best food ever and he was happy he learned how to use the tool to take it off the cob. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Bubbles who lived in the sea. Bubbles loved to swim and play with her friends, but one day she started to feel sick. Her tummy hurt and she couldn't swim as fast as she used to. + +Bubbles went to see her friend, Sammy the crab. "Sammy, I suffer," she said. "My tummy hurts and I don't feel good." + +Sammy was glad to see Bubbles, but sad to hear she was sick. "Let me go get some seaweed for you to eat," he said. "That always makes me feel better when I'm not well." + +Bubbles ate the seaweed and soon felt much better. "Thank you, Sammy," she said. "I'm glad to have a friend like you." +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird had big wings and loved to fly high up in the sky. One day, the bird saw a white armchair in a garden. The bird wanted to rest, so it flew down and sat on the armchair. The armchair was very comfortable and the bird felt happy. After a while, the bird flew away, feeling refreshed and ready to fly some more. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden every day. One sunny day, Lily's mom asked her to help water the plants. Lily was happy to help her mom and said, "Okay, I will work with you!" + +Lily and her mom got the watering can and filled it with water. The watering can was very heavy for Lily, but she tried her best to carry it. As they were walking to the garden, Lily's mom said, "Thank you for helping me, Lily. You are such a good helper!" + +Lily smiled and said, "I love to help you, Mommy!" They reached the garden and started to water the plants. Lily poured the water on the flowers while her mom watered the vegetables. They worked together until all the plants were watered. Lily felt proud of herself for being a good helper. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She was playing with her doll when she suddenly needed to go to the bathroom. She ran to the bathroom and quickly closed the door. + +While she was sitting on the small toilet, she noticed a spider on the wall. "Mommy, there is a spider in the bathroom!" she yelled. Her mommy came running and saw the spider too. + +"Don't be afraid, Lily," her mommy said. "Spiders are our friends. They eat the bugs that we don't like." Lily blinked her eyes and watched as her mommy carefully caught the spider and released it outside. From that day on, Lily wasn't afraid of spiders anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny. The bunny had a pretty scarf. The bunny loved to hop around with the scarf. One day, the bunny saw a bird. The bird wanted to play with the bunny. The bunny said no and the bird flew away. + +The bunny felt sorry that he had said no. He wanted to play with the bird. So, the bunny hopped to find the bird. But the bunny didn't see the big rock. The bunny tripped on the rock and fell down. The bunny's scarf got stuck on the rock and the bunny couldn't breathe. + +The bunny couldn't get up and the bird never came back. The bunny was very sorry for not playing with the bird. The bunny wished he had said yes. The bunny never hopped again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They walked on a path together. Suddenly, they saw a weird bug. One friend liked the bug, but the other friend did not. They started to quarrel about it. They yelled and shouted. But then they realized that they were being silly. They apologized and continued walking on the path together, enjoying each other's company. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to collect things. He had a big box where he kept all his treasures. One day, Timmy went to the river to collect some rocks. While he was there, he saw a fierce crocodile! + +Timmy was scared, but he didn't run away. Instead, he slowly walked towards the crocodile and said, "Hello Mr. Crocodile, I won't hurt you. I just want to collect some rocks." The crocodile didn't say anything, but it didn't attack Timmy either. + +Timmy collected some rocks and put them in his box. He also found a little stick and put it in his box too. When he was done, he said goodbye to the crocodile and went home. Timmy was very happy because he had collected some new treasures and met a new friend, even if it was a fierce crocodile. +Once upon a time, there was a tree with green leaves. The tree was very old and had many branches. One day, an elderly man came to the tree and sat under it. He looked very tired and sad. The tree saw the man and felt sad too. + +The tree wanted to help the man feel better, so it decided to bloom. The tree worked hard and soon it had many beautiful flowers. The man saw the flowers and smiled. He felt happy again. + +The tree learned that even when it feels old and tired, it can still bring happiness to others. And the man learned that even when he feels sad, there is always something beautiful to see. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max. Max was a big, brown dog with floppy ears and a waggy tail. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw lots of pretty flowers and big trees. + +Suddenly, Max saw a dirty puddle and he jumped right in it! He got all muddy and Lily frowned. "Max, you're dirty!" she said. But Max just wagged his tail and licked Lily's face. Lily laughed and petted Max's head. "You're still my favorite pet," she said. And they continued their walk, with Max's muddy paw prints trailing behind them. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in the jungle. He would often roar very loudly to let everyone know that he was the king of the jungle. + +One day, the lion was feeling very hungry and decided to go out and look for some food. He walked for a long time until he saw a house with a chimney. + +The lion smelled something very spicy coming from the chimney and decided to investigate. He climbed up the chimney and found a pot of delicious curry cooking on the stove. + +The lion was very happy and ate all the curry. He then climbed back down the chimney and went back to his home in the jungle, where he roared loudly to let everyone know that he had found a tasty meal. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was very adorable with his big brown eyes and curly hair. One day, Jack went to the park to play. He saw a butterfly and said, "Wow, look at the butterfly! It's so pretty!" His friend, Lily, replied, "Yes, it is. Let's observe it." + +They watched the butterfly fly around the flowers for a while. Suddenly, the butterfly flew away. Jack said, "Oh no, the butterfly is gone." Lily said, "Don't worry, we can observe something else." They looked around and saw a cute puppy. Jack said, "Look, it's a puppy! He's so cute!" + +Lily said, "Let's go pet him." They went over to the puppy and started to pet him. The puppy was so happy and wagged his tail. Jack said, "I love puppies. They are my favorite." Lily said, "Me too. They are adorable." Jack and Lily had a great time at the park observing all the cute animals. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy told her to go upstairs to get her favorite doll. Lily was happy to do it, so she ran upstairs. + +When she got upstairs, she saw a spider. Lily was scared of spiders, so she froze. She didn't know what to do. Then, she remembered what her daddy told her. He said, "When you're scared, take a deep breath and count to three." So, Lily took a deep breath and counted to three. Then, she felt brave and picked up her doll. + +Lily went back downstairs and told her mommy what happened. Her mommy was proud of her for being brave. She said, "Lily, sometimes we get scared, but we can always find a way to be brave." Lily smiled and hugged her mommy. From that day on, Lily was never afraid of spiders again. +Once upon a time, there was a baby who liked to play with toys. One day, the baby found a shiny ball and started to play with it. But then, a naughty dog came and tried to take the ball away. The baby didn't like that and started to cry. + +Suddenly, the dog ran away and scatter the toys all over the place. The baby was sad because the shiny ball was gone. But then, a kind old lady saw the baby and gave a modest toy to play with. The baby was happy again and played with the modest toy. + +But then, the naughty dog came back and started to chase the baby. The baby tried to run away, but the dog was too fast. The kind old lady tried to help, but it was too late. The baby got hurt and had to go to the hospital. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In the jungle, there was an ancient zebra. The ancient zebra was very old and had many stripes on his body. One day, the ancient zebra was very sad and started to cry. He cried and cried, but no one knew why. + +All the animals in the jungle came to see the ancient zebra. The lion, the monkey, and the elephant all tried to make the ancient zebra feel better. But the ancient zebra kept crying. + +Finally, a little bird flew up to the ancient zebra and asked, "Why are you crying?" The ancient zebra replied, "I am crying because I am so old and tired. I have lived a long life and I am ready to rest." The little bird said, "Don't cry, ancient zebra. You have lived a good life and we will always remember you." And with that, the ancient zebra stopped crying and closed his eyes for a long rest. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She had a big desk in her room where she liked to color and draw. One day, she wanted to make some lemonade. She got a pitcher and poured water into it. Then, she added some lemon juice and sugar. She stirred it all up and tasted it. It was sour! So, she added more sugar and stirred again. Finally, it was sweet and delicious. Lily felt cheerful as she drank her lemonade at her desk. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. The baby was very small and loved to play hide-and-seek. The mommy would always try to find the baby, but sometimes the baby was very good at hiding. + +One day, the mommy said to the baby, "I'm going to hide now, and you have to listen for me." The baby nodded and closed their eyes while the mommy hid. The baby listened very carefully, but they couldn't hear anything. + +Suddenly, the mommy jumped out from behind the couch and yelled, "Boo!" The baby giggled and clapped their hands. "You found me!" the mommy said. "Now it's your turn to hide." + +The baby ran off to hide, and the mommy listened carefully for where the baby might be. She heard a little giggle from behind the curtains and found the baby hidden there. "You're so good at hiding!" she said, and the baby smiled proudly. From then on, they played hide-and-seek every day, always listening for each other and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mommy asked her to clean up her toys, but Lily didn't want to. She said, "I don't want to work, mommy. I want to play." + +Mommy said, "It will only take a minute, Lily. Then you can play again." But Lily still didn't want to work. She felt embarrassed because her friends were coming over to play and her room was messy. + +Later that day, Lily's friends came over, but they couldn't play in her room because it was too messy. Lily felt sad and embarrassed. She wished she had listened to her mommy and cleaned up her toys. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes we have to work and do things we don't want to do, so we can have fun later. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved animals and she had a furry cat named Mittens. One day, Lily and Mittens were playing outside when they heard a loud noise. It was a motorcycle! The motorcycle was so loud, it made Mittens scream and run away. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't find Mittens. She asked her mom, "Where is Mittens?" Her mom said, "Maybe he is hiding because he got scared of the motorcycle." Lily said, "I don't like motorcycles. They are too loud and scary." + +Later that day, Lily and Mittens were playing again when they heard the motorcycle coming back. This time, Lily said, "I'm going to tell the motorcycle rider to be quiet." She ran to the street and yelled, "Please be quiet! You scared my cat!" The motorcycle rider stopped and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare your cat. I will be more careful next time." Lily was happy that the motorcycle rider listened to her and Mittens came back to play. +Once upon a time, there was a big giant. He lived in a big castle on a hill. One day, the giant was walking and he fell down. He hurt his leg and he couldn't walk anymore. The giant was very sad. + +But then, a little boy came to the giant. The boy was excited to see the giant. He said, "I can help you! I will repair your leg." The boy took some sticks and tied them to the giant's leg. The giant felt better and he was happy again. + +From that day on, the giant and the boy were friends. They played together and had fun. The giant was no longer sad because he had a new friend who helped him when he needed it. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. Lily loved to swing on the swing and slide down the slide. But today, she saw a big boy on the swing and he wouldn't let her play. Lily felt sad and nervous because she wanted to have fun too. + +Her mom saw that Lily was upset and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the big boy on the swing. Her mom told her to be brave and ask the boy nicely if she could have a turn. Lily felt scared but she repeated to herself "be brave, be brave." + +She walked up to the big boy and asked him if she could have a turn on the swing. The boy looked at her and said no. Lily felt even more nervous now. But then, the boy looked at Lily's sad face and he felt bad. He got off the swing and told Lily she could have a turn. Lily was so happy and she repeated "thank you, thank you" to the boy. Her mom took a picture of Lily on the swing and put it in a frame at home to remember the happy moment. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet was always hungry and would fly around looking for food. One day, Tweet found an arrow on the ground. The arrow looked like it would be fun to play with, so Tweet picked it up in its beak and flew away. + +As Tweet was flying, it saw a group of birds in the distance. Tweet thought it would be fun to show them the arrow. But as Tweet got closer, it realized that the other birds were not happy. They were fighting over food and some were even hurt. + +Tweet felt sad and realized that it was not right to play with things that could hurt others. So, Tweet dropped the arrow and flew away. From then on, Tweet only looked for food and never played with dangerous things. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to be careful with what we play with and to think about how our actions can affect others. And if we see someone in trouble, we should call for help instead of ignoring them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He liked to play with his toys and go to the park with his mommy. One day, Timmy went to the park and saw a group of kids playing. They were laughing and having fun, but then they started to tease Timmy. They said mean things about his toys and made fun of his clothes. + +Timmy felt sad and didn't want to play anymore. But then, a man with a lot of money walked by. He was wearing fancy clothes and had a shiny car. The kids stopped teasing Timmy and started to follow the wealthy man. They were curious about him and wanted to see his car. + +But as they followed him, the man stopped and took off his fancy clothes. He was actually a magician and he used his magic to strip away his wealth. The kids were surprised and realized that it wasn't important to be wealthy or have fancy things. They apologized to Timmy and they all played together, happy and having fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved space and dreamed of visiting a planet one day. One night, he looked up at the sky and saw a shooting star. He made a wish to go to a planet. + +The next day, Timmy saw a little bird that fell out of its nest. The bird looked helpless and needed help. Timmy rushed to get a box and put the bird inside. He took care of the bird until it was strong enough to fly away. + +Timmy felt happy that he could help the bird. He realized that even though he couldn't go to a planet yet, he could still make a difference by helping others. +Once upon a time, there was a bird with big wings. The bird was anxious because it couldn't fly high like other birds. One day, the bird met a friendly butterfly who wanted to help. The butterfly said, "I can teach you how to fly high!" The bird was happy and grateful, and they became good friends. + +The butterfly taught the bird how to fly higher and higher, and the bird was thrilled. Finally, the bird was able to fly as high as the clouds. The bird was so happy that it wanted to kiss the butterfly to say thank you. But when it tried to kiss the butterfly, it accidentally hit the butterfly with its beak. The butterfly fell to the ground and didn't move anymore. The bird was very sad and didn't know what to do. It realized that it had killed its friend, and it would never be able to fly as high as before. The bird cried and cried, and never flew again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who loved sausages. She would eat them every day for breakfast. One day, she went to the store to buy some sausages, but she couldn't find them. She asked the storekeeper, "Do you have any sausages?" The storekeeper replied, "Yes, we do. But we only have a limited number left." The old lady was happy and bought all the sausages she could find. She went home and cooked them for breakfast. They were delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max. Max loved to eat bananas. He would climb up the trees to get the ripest ones. One day, Max found a very thick banana. It was so big that he couldn't eat it alone. + +Max saw his friend, a giraffe named Grace. "Hi, Grace! Look at this thick banana I found. Do you want to share it with me?" Max asked. + +Grace replied, "Sure, Max! I admire your kindness. Let's split the banana in half and eat it together." Max and Grace enjoyed their banana feast and became even better friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved watching her purple TV all day long. She would watch cartoons and play games on it. But her mom told her that watching too much TV is not good for her eyes. + +One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to test her eyes. Lily was scared because she didn't want to wear glasses. But her mom said it's better to know if her eyes are okay or not. + +At the eye doctor, Lily had to look at a chart with letters on it. She was happy when she could read all the letters. The doctor said her eyes were perfect. Lily was so happy that she hugged her mom and promised to not watch too much TV anymore. She learned that taking care of her eyes is important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat salad every day. One day, she went to the market with her mom. There, she saw a man selling new vegetables. + +"Mommy, can we buy some new vegetables?" asked Lily. + +"No, we already have enough vegetables at home," replied her mom. + +"But they look so yummy!" said Lily. + +The man heard Lily and said, "I can sell you some new salad. It's very healthy." + +Lily's mom thought about it and decided to buy some. They went home and made a delicious salad with the new vegetables. Lily was very happy and said, "I'm glad we bought the new salad. It's so yummy and healthy!" + +The moral of the story is that sometimes trying something new can be a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cuddle with her grandma on the big, comfy armchair in the living room. Her grandma was very old, but Lily loved her very much. + +One day, Lily's mom brought home a big jar of peanut butter. Lily loved peanut butter, and she wanted to spread it on everything! She spread it on her toast, on her crackers, and even on her apple slices. + +Later that day, Lily was sitting on the armchair with her grandma when she remembered the peanut butter. She wanted to spread some on her grandma's toast, but her grandma was sleeping. Lily decided to wait until her grandma woke up to spread the peanut butter on her toast. + +When her grandma woke up, Lily excitedly ran to the kitchen to get the peanut butter. But when she came back, she saw that her grandma had passed away in her sleep. Lily was very sad, but she remembered the peanut butter and knew that her grandma would have wanted her to spread it on her toast. So Lily spread the peanut butter on her grandma's toast and said goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved trains and was always enthusiastic about going on adventures. One day, Timmy and his mom went on the subway to visit his grandma. Timmy was so excited to ride the train, but he didn't know it would be a struggle to find a seat. + +The subway was very crowded, and Timmy's mom had to hold him tightly so he wouldn't get lost. They walked up and down the train, but there were no seats available. Timmy started to get tired and wanted to sit down. His mom told him not to give up and to keep looking. Finally, they found a seat, and Timmy was so happy. + +The moral of the story is to never give up, even when things are tough. Timmy struggled to find a seat on the subway, but he kept looking and eventually found one. If we keep trying and don't give up, we can accomplish anything we set our minds to. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Timmy went outside to play in the snow, but he saw that the snow was not clean. It was dirty and yucky. Timmy did not like it. + +Timmy decided to clean the snow. He got a shovel and started to clean the snow. His friend, Billy, came to play with him. Billy saw Timmy cleaning the snow and said, "I want to help you." Timmy was happy that Billy wanted to help. + +Together, they cleaned the snow until it was clean and white again. They had a lot of fun doing it. Timmy was happy that he led the way to clean the snow. They played in the clean snow all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in the forest. The tree had lots of leaves and was very tall. One day, a man came with a big tool and started to cut the tree. The tree was scared and didn't want to be cut. But the man was very powerful and kept cutting. + +Finally, the tree fell down and the man revealed a secret. There was a little bird's nest in the tree. The bird was sad because her home was gone. The man saw how sad the bird was and decided to build her a new home. He used the tree branches to make a cozy new nest for the bird. The bird was happy again and sang a beautiful song. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to collect acorns to eat and play with. One day, Sammy found a unique acorn that was different from all the others. It was shiny and sparkly and Sammy was so excited to show it to his friends. + +But when Sammy tried to show his friends the unique acorn, they didn't seem to care. They just wanted to play their own games and didn't want to look at Sammy's acorn. Sammy felt sad and alone. He didn't understand why his friends didn't like his special acorn. + +So, Sammy decided to try and make his acorn even more unique by painting it with bright colors. He worked very hard and was proud of his creation. When he showed his friends the new and improved acorn, they finally noticed how special it was. They all wanted one just like it! + +Sammy was happy that his friends finally appreciated his unique acorn. He learned that sometimes you have to try new things to get people to notice what makes you special. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a shiny red bike that he loved to ride. One day, Timmy noticed that his bike was dirty and had some scratches on it. He asked his mommy how to make it look new again. His mommy told him to polish it with a cloth. + +Timmy took the cloth and started to polish his bike. As he was polishing, he noticed a mystery spot on the handlebars. He asked his mommy what it was, but she didn't know either. They both thought it was a mystery. + +Suddenly, Timmy's friend Billy came over. Billy saw Timmy polishing his bike and asked, "What are you doing?" Timmy said, "I'm making my bike shiny and new again." Billy said, "Wow, it looks cold now!" Timmy didn't understand what Billy meant, but he was happy that his bike looked nice again. +Once upon a time there lived a very fit girl. She always asked for cookies when she was hungry. + +One day her mommy said, "If you clean up your room and do your chores, you can have a cookie when you're done." + +The girl was excited, ran off to her room, and started tidying up. She worked hard and was soon done. + +The girl's mommy was proud and said, "That room looks so nice. You deserve a cookie." + +The girl happily accepted the cookie and gobbled it up. + +After she finished, her mommy asked, "Do you want another cookie?" + +The girl smiled and nodded her head. But then her mommy said, "Well you need to go outside and run around to get fit first! Then you can have another cookie." + +The girl thought it over. Even though she was a bit disappointed, she agreed. + +The girl ran and ran and soon felt fit. She knew that if she wanted another cookie, she had to be fit! After she was done, the girl asked her mommy for another cookie. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Sure! You worked so hard and stayed fit. You deserve another cookie." + +The girl was so happy and thanked her mommy. She gobbled the second cookie and looked forward to the next time she got to be fit and have cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet, little girl. Her name was Millie and she loved honey. + +One day, Millie's mama said, "Millie, I have a surprise for you. Will you come with me?" Millie nodded eagerly and followed her mama. + +Millie's mama took her to the park. It was a beautiful, sunny day. She pointed to a tree, its leaves a pale yellow. "Look, Millie," she said. "It's a honey tree! Can you see all the honey?" + +Millie gasped. There was honey dripping from the tree! She touched the sweet, sticky liquid with her fingers and licked it. Mmmm, it was so tasty. + +Just then,Millie's mama took a special envelope out of her pocket. It had a note inside. She read it and smiled. "Millie, this is a special delivery! The honey tree sent us some honey!" + +Millie clapped with delight. She thanked the honey tree and promised that she would share the special delivery with her family and friends. + +The end. +Mum woke up in the morning. It was a nice day and the sky was blue. She decided to go outside and enjoy the sun. But first, she wanted to check on her daughter. She went to her bedroom and saw that she was still sleeping. + +Mum smiled and went over to the bed. She kissed her daughter on the head and went back to the living room. She switched on the TV and relaxed. + +Suddenly, her daughter woke up. She looked around her bedroom and saw that it was filled with bright, blue toys. She jumped out of bed with a smile on her face. + +Mum was so happy to see her daughter excited to play. They spent a few hours playing with the blue toys and enjoying the sunshine. As the afternoon came to an end, Mum put her daughter to bed with a hug and a kiss. + +Mum loved seeing her daughter so happy and satisfied. She was so proud of her daughter and she knew the day was a success. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. Sarah had a special mission. She wanted to find a diamond. + +Sarah searched and searched until she got tired. She sat down on a bench and sighed. Suddenly, she heard something coming from the bushes. + +"Help!" said a small voice from the bushes. Sarah jumped up. + +She asked, "Who is there?" + +"It's me, a little frog," the voice replied. + +Sarah was scared but she bravely stepped closer. The frog said, "I'm so tired. I am looking for a diamond. Can you help me?" + +Sarah replied, "Yes, I can help you. Let's look together." + +Sarah and the frog searched and searched until they finally found the diamond. It was lying on the ground, covered with a disgusting slimy substance. Sarah bravely picked it up and handed it to the frog. + +"Thank you so much!" the frog said with a happy smile. Then he hopped away. + +Sarah was very proud of herself. She had completed her mission and found the diamond. +Once there was a fox who was very clever. He was looking for an easier way to get to his home. One day, he saw a narrow path and followed it. + +The fox came to a bridge over a river and he thought it would be a shortcut to his home. But the bridge was too high and he was afraid to cross. He noticed a boat floating under the bridge and passed it to find his way. + +The boat was small, but it was big enough for the fox. He paddled with his tail, and it carried him across the river in no time. When he reached the other side, he was happy and thanked the boat for its help. + +The fox was very clever for finding a new way to get home. He waved goodbye to the boat and continued on his way. +Once upon a time there was a small boy who was frustrated. He wanted to play with his favourite toy car, but he couldn't find it. He searched everywhere, but he couldn't find it. + +The boy was very sad and he was about to cry. But then, he spotted a box in the corner of his bedroom. It was silver and shiny, and he noticed that it had a padlock on it. + +He ran to get the key from the top drawer, and he placed it in the padlock. He was so excited because he thought it was his toy car. When he unlocked it, he found that it was full of colourful books—not his toy car. + +Although he was very disappointed, the boy remembered that books were important too. He could read all sorts of stories inside them and learn new things. + +The morals of the story is that life doesn't always give you what you expect, but it can still give you something valuable. +Once there was a little girl who was always cheerful. She had a very special seat in her living room. One day the sky outside was turning gray. Suddenly the little girl heard a loud noise outside. + +The little girl asked her mom, "Mom, what's happening outside?". Her mom had an anxious look on her face and said, "It's a tornado. We need to find the safest place in our house quickly!" + +So the little girl and her mom quickly ran to the living room. They both carefully sat in the little girl's special seat. Suddenly, the house was shaking, the walls were creaking and the windows were rattling. + +The tornado passed soon and the sun started to shine again. When the little girl and her mom looked outside, they saw some houses destroyed by the tornado. + +The little girl was sad, but her mom said, "We are so lucky that we are safe. The little girl's special seat in the living room saved us." + +The little girl understood that the tornado was a reminder to always be prepared. She was cheerful again, knowing that her special seat had saved her. +Once upon a time there was a bad stack of ice cream. It was melting in the hot sun and it was feeling very sad. + +One day, a little girl called Anna saw the melting stack. She said to it, "Do not worry! I will help you". She stacked the ice cream on top of each other again, and it felt better. + +But then, the sun came out and it started melting again. Anna looked around and she saw a bad bully. He was mocking her and he said, "Ha! Your ice cream stack won't last long!" Anna felt scared and she stepped back. + +The bully laughed and said, "You can't save it!" Then he knocked the stack over and it started melting. Anna said, "No!" The stack of ice cream melted away and Anna was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. She was very persistent and wanted to do everything perfectly. + +One day, Daisy decided that she wanted to polish her wooden toy box. She carefully got out rags and a tin of polish, then began rubbing the box. + +After a few minutes, her Mommy came into the room and said, “Daisy, why don’t you take a break and have some yogurt?†Daisy said, “Yes Mommy, I need to keep polishing until it’s perfect!†+ +So, Mommy got Daisy a tub of yogurt and a spoon and then she kept polishing. Finally, after polishing for a long time, Daisy was happy with the toy box and she could stop. + +Daisy was very proud that her toy box was so shiny. She was so pleased with how it looked, she shouted, “Yay, I’m so persistent!†+Once upon a time there was a girl named Daisy. She was excited because it was her birthday. She was going to have a party with lots of friends and family. But at the same time she was a bit troubled. + +When Daisy went to school, her friends asked her "Why are you so troubled?". Daisy explained that she was worried that no one would come to her party and she wouldn't have a good birthday. Her friends told her not to worry, and she felt better. + +On the day of her party, Daisy awoke to find her house full of people. All her friends had come, and they were helping Daisy to get ready. Daisy was so excited, and all her worries went away. + +As the day went by and the party became fun, Daisy noticed that everyone was having a great time. At the end of the day, when all the guests had left, Daisy felt happy and proud. She had become a year older, and had had a great birthday! +Once, there was a little boy called Jack. Jack was walking in the park when he saw something strange. He approached it and saw an old lady. She had a big bag and was counting all the coins inside. + +"What are you doing?" asked Jack. + +"I am saving these coins so I can buy something special," she said. + +Then a surprise happened! Jack saw a shiny point on the floor. He picked it up and showed it to the old lady. + +"This is yours," said Jack. + +The old lady was very happy and thanked Jack for being so kind. + +"You have done a great thing today," said the old lady. "If you are ever in a situation where you think you have done something bad, remember this moment and try to be kind instead. It will make you feel less guilty." + +Jack nodded and smiled. He said he would remember the old lady's advice. Then he ran off to continue exploring the park. +Once upon a time there was a brilliant little girl named Lucy. She loved to visit the barn on the nearby farm. One day she got an idea. She could design something special for the barn. + +Lucy ran off to get some supplies and quickly started to draw her plan. After a few minutes, she ran back to the barn with her design in hand. + +Suddenly, Lucy's dad stepped out of the barn. "What do you have there, my little one?" he asked. + +"Look, Dad! I'm going to design something awesome for the barn!" Lucy said proudly. + +"That's brilliant!" her dad said. "I can't wait to see what you create!" + +Lucy got to work and soon the barn was filled with her brilliant design. Everyone in the community admired her work, and the barn became even more beautiful. + +The end. +Once there was a curious little mouse who loved to explore. He was always on the lookout for something new and exciting, and did not like to stay still for too long. + +One day the mouse stumbled across an old cobweb in the corner of his burrow. He was amazed by its delicate shapes. As the mouse was playing, he waved his tail and disturbed the cobweb. Suddenly he heard a voice coming from the corner. + +The mouse was surprised. "Who said that?" he asked. + +The voice replied: "I did. I am the spider who lives here." + +The mouse apologized for being careless and disturbing the spider's home. The spider was very kind and forgave him right away. The mouse thanked the spider for being understanding and the two became friends. + +From then on, the mouse was more careful when exploring the burrow, and he and the spider spent many happy days playing together. +Bella and Jimmy were walking by the lake. Bella was excited because she had her new camera with her. She wanted to take a photo of the lake. As they walked, they saw a small boat in the distance. Jimmy said, "Let's go in the boat!" Bella said, "OK!" + +So they hopped in the boat. Bella took a photo of the lake and then, they kept sailing. Suddenly, the clouds got darker and thunder boomed in the sky. Jimmy shouted, "We need to stop!" But it was too late. The rain started pouring and the waves kept getting bigger and bigger. + +The boat capsized. Bella and Jimmy were scared but luckily, they were able to find a piece of wood nearby to hold onto. They tried to stop the boat from sinking, but it was too late. The boat slowly disappeared and the lake swallowed it up. + +Bella was sad. She held onto the wood and thought of the photo she had taken. It was the only reminder of the small boat they had sailed in. +Once upon a time, there was a cute chubby rabbit. He loved to eat and play. Every day, he would gather lots of fur from around his house. + +One day, the bunny's best friend saw him gathering fur and asked, "What are you doing, bunny?" + +The bunny said, "I'm gathering fur because I want to make myself a really soft and cozy bed. That way I can sleep more comfortably." + +His friend said, "That's a wonderful idea. It's important to take care of ourselves and make sure we're healthy and happy!" + +The bunny thought about this for a moment and agreed. He kept gathering fur and eventually had enough to make his cozy bed. + +Moral of the Story: Taking care of ourselves is important. With some effort we can make our lives better and happier. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy who was very brave. She lived in the forest with her friends. One day, she found a bald bird that had been poisoned. She immediately stretched out her hand and carefully picked up the poor bird. Despite the bird's painful chirps, she brought him back to her home. + +She called out to her friends and said, “I found this bald bird who was poisoned! He needs help - we need to find a way to help him!†+ +“Why would you help this bald bird?†asked one of her friends. Lucy thought for a moment before she answered. + +“We should always try to help those who are in need," she explained, "even if they might look different or strange to us.†+ +After that, they worked together to take care of the bald bird. They gave him food and water. He began to stretch his wings and soon flew away. + +Lucy and her friends were very happy. They had shown kindness and friendship to someone who needed it, and it was a very powerful lesson. They had learned that it’s always important to help those in need and show them love and compassion. +Once upon a time there was a yellow seat. It was a special and comfy seat. One day, a little girl came to the seat and she gave it a big hug. She liked it so much that she wanted to sit in it everyday. + +So she did! Every day she came to the seat, gave it a hug and sat in it. She was so happy because the seat made her feel safe. + +One time, the little girl wanted to take the seat with her. She tried to move it, but it was too big and heavy. But she had an idea! She went and got her whole family to help her carry the seat. + +With everyone's help, the little girl and her family were able to carry the yellow seat home. Now, the girl could always sit in a comfy seat and get a hug whenever she wanted! +One day, Jack the driver was driving down the road with a few passengers. It had been a long day and he was feeling very tired. Suddenly, in the distance he saw an old horse and carriage. The driver of the carriage had an old hat and a big white beard. The driver of the carriage smiled at him and said, "Take it easy, my friend. You look tired. You should take a moment to relax." + +Jack thanked the old man and said," Thank you for your advice. But I still have a few passengers I need to take to their destination." + +The old man nodded and said, "No problem. If you're persistent, you can do it!" + +Jack nodded and continued to drive. He drove with renewed energy and eventually got to the destination. He thanked the old man one last time, before driving on. + +When Jack looked back, he saw the old man was still standing there with a big smile on his face. Jack smiled too, feeling relaxed and happy that he had been so persistent. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who wanted to give their three year old daughter a special treat. So they took her to a park with a pretty green lawn and said it was time for a picnic. + +They put down a blanket and the mommy opened a basket with food in it. There were some sandwiches and some yummy fruit for the daughter to eat. Daddy took out a ball for them to play with. + +The mommy and daddy said it was an attractive day and that their daughter should play in the sun. The daughter ran around the park in the beautiful sunshine. Soon, she was having lots of fun. + +The picnic was so much fun! The mommy and daddy even gave their daughter a special surprise. They gave her a pretty balloon to take home. The three year old daughter was so happy and she couldn't stop laughing. +Once there was an old farmer called Tim. He really liked growing things in his garden, and one of his favourite plants to grow was radishes. + +One day, Tim noticed that one of his radishes had gone missing. He asked all of his animal friends if they had seen it, but no one had. He was very sad and kept asking around, but nobody had seen it. + +Time passed, and Tim didn't give up. He asked everyone, every day. Finally, one of his animal friends said they had seen his radish. They had lent it to a fox who was very hungry, and they were very sorry they hadn't told Tim sooner. + +Tim was very pleased to hear his radish was safe, and he was proud of his friend for being so persistent in helping him find it. He thanked them very much, and gave them one of his other radishes as a reward. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to never give up and to always stay persistent. By doing this, you can often achieve great things. +Once there was a boy. He was poking around with a stick in the garden. Suddenly, a purple bird flew down from the sky. It landed near the boy and looked at him with its bright eyes. + +The boy was so excited that he poked the bird with his stick. The bird was scared and flew away. + +The boy went inside and told his mum what he had done. His mum was very angry. She told him that he should never poke animals. + +The boy didn’t listen and the next day he went outside again and started poking a butterfly. Just then, a big purple frog hopped out of the pond and said in a loud voice, "You shouldn't poke animals, it's not nice!" + +But the boy kept poking and the frog got very angry. Suddenly, it opened its big mouth and ate the boy in one bite. And the boy was never seen again. +Once upon a time there was a healthy fly. It was buzzing around when it saw a little boy standing in the garden. The fly waved at the boy. The boy looked surprised and waved back. + +The fly flew closer and said, "Hi! What's your name?" + +The boy smiled and said, "My name is Jack." + +The fly smiled and said, "Nice to meet you, Jack. Would you like to be friends?" + +Jack smiled and waved his hand. "Yes, I would!" he said excitedly. + +The fly and Jack became the best of friends. They played together every day and had lots of fun. Jack was always happy to see the fly and the fly was always happy to see Jack. Thanks to their friendship, they both lived healthy, happy lives. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a dad and their son who was only three. The three of them went to the zoo because the dad wanted to show his son all of the animals. The son was so excited! + +When they got to the zoo, there were all sorts of animals. The son saw a monkey, and he said: "Mommy what's that?" The mom said "That's a monkey!". Then the son saw an elephant and he said "Look Dad, a big one!" The dad said "That's an elephant!". + +The son was so excited with all the animals, he almost forgot he wanted to show the dad something. So he pointed to a weird animal and said, "Look at this one!" The dad said, "What is it?" The son said, "It's a giraffe!" The dad laughed and said "That's weird!" + +Then the three of them went home, happy and excited after their visit to the zoo. +Once upon a time there was a rich magical fairy who loved giving surprises to children. One day, she decided to deliver a wonderful surprise to a 3 year old. She flew over to the house and shouted 'hello' at the front door. + +The 3 year old opened the door and saw the fairy smiling. She said, “It’s a surprise! I have a rich gift for you.†The little one was so excited. The magical fairy gave him a beautiful box filled with sparkly toys. + +The 3 year old hugged the fairy and said, “Thank you so much. I love surprises!†The magical fairy smiled and said, “You’re welcome, little one. Enjoy your surprise!†+ +The 3 year old waved as the magical fairy flew off into the sunset. He ran off to play with his new rich surprise and was delighted. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who really loved animals. One day he was out walking in the park and he spotted an ugly squirrel. The boy was very excited and he ran over to try to make friends with the squirrel. + +The squirrel was scared and it began to roll away from the little boy. The boy giggled and chased after the squirrel. He followed it around the park, watching it roll from place to place. + +Finally, the little boy said to the squirrel, "Please don't be scared, I just want to be your friend." The squirrel paused and looked at the little boy. After a few moments, the squirrel came closer and allowed the boy to stroke its back. + +The little boy smiled and thanked the squirrel for being his friend. They were best friends ever since and they even went on weekly long walks in the park together! +Once upon a time there was a little duck. She was very excited. She wanted to measure a sack full of seeds. She grabbed the sack and ran outside. + +She tried to measure the sack. But the little duck was too small. She tried to push the sack, but it was too heavy. She could not measure it. + +The little duck was very sad and disappointed. She learned a lesson. It does not matter how excited or eager to try a task we may be, we must first make sure that we are big enough or strong enough to do it. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Max and Mia. They were out exploring the forest together. + +Max said to Mia, "Let's follow this log and see where it goes!" + +Mia was very excited. She said, "Yes! Let's do it!" + +They followed the log deep into the forest until it stopped by the edge of a stream. Max and Mia scooted down the stream until they spotted a small baby bird. + +Mia said, " Poor little bird, it's all alone. Let's take it home and take care of it." + +Max said, "That's a good idea, Mia! Let's show it that we care and it will be much happier." + +Mia and Max took the baby bird home and took care of it every day. The bird soon grew bigger and learned to fly. + +The moral of this story is that if you show kindness and care for others, they will be much happier. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. She wanted to be independent. One day, Mia decided to go for a walk all by herself. She was excited and scared at the same time. + +As Mia walked around the park, she saw a bench. Suddenly something happened that made her jump with surprise! It was a pink butterfly that flew right by her. She laughed and ran after it. + +Mia stopped when she got to the bench and sat down, looking at the butterfly. She felt so independent! She sat there until the sun went down, watching all the creatures around her. + +Mia was so happy when it was time to go home. She thanked the butterfly and the bench for giving her such a special, surprising day! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and daddy. They loved each other very much, and wanted to have a baby. They decided to test if they could make a baby, and one day there was a surprise! + +Mommy felt a cool bump in her tummy. She was so happy! Day by day, the bump got bigger and bigger. + +One day, mommy and daddy visited the doctor. The doctor said, "That's a baby! You're having a little one!" + +Mommy was so excited! She couldn't wait for the baby to arrive. + +But when the baby was just a few months old, daddy felt sad. He didn't want a baby, and he was angry with the mommy. He said, "I'm leaving," and then he walked away. + +Mommy was so sad. Even though the baby was very cool, it was not enough to make her happy. + +The moral of this story is that testing is a big responsibility. When you make a big decision, you need to be sure that it's right for you. Otherwise, you can end up with a bad result. +Molly and her Mama had a great idea. They wanted to spend the day together at the beach. Molly was so excited; she grabbed her bucket and shovel and started running towards the car. +Mama said, "Wait, Molly! We need money to go to the beach. It's expensive". +Molly knew her Mama was right. She asked her Mama if they could earn some money, but Mama said they were too busy. +Molly had an idea. She could do some extra chores around the house and save her pocket money. She started cleaning the windows and mopping the floors while Mama cooked dinner. +Mama said, "That's very kind of you Molly, but it won't be enough. The beach is too expensive." +Molly was very disappointed. She stopped working and started crying. +Mama gave her a hug and said, "It's alright sweetheart. Maybe we can spend the day somewhere else, someplace less expensive." +But Molly was still sad. She wanted to spend the day at the beach with her Mama, but it was too expensive. +One day, a boy named Sam decided to go to the factory. He was so excited and he couldn't wait to get there. He grabbed his ordinary lunchbox and left his house. + +When he arrived at the factory, he saw lots of people working hard inside. He watched as the people got machines and tools to help them work. He saw lots of big machines and robots doing all kinds of things. Sam was fascinated! + +The factory was huge, so Sam decided to explore. Everywhere he went, he saw something new and exciting. He even got to see a big truck delivering crates of supplies. + +Eventually, Sam had to leave the factory. As he walked back towards home, he couldn't stop smiling. He was so happy that he had gotten to explore this amazing place. He would never forget what he saw at the ordinary factory! +Once upon a time there was a little bear named Binky. Binky was very delicate and small. He lived in the woods with his family of other bears. + +One day, Binky went for a walk in the woods. As he was walking around, he heard a strange noise. It sounded very curious, so Binky decided to investigate. He came to a clearing in the woods and saw a butterfly. The butterfly was fluttering around a big rock. + +Binky watched the butterfly for a few seconds. Then he said in a gentle voice, "What are you examining, little butterfly?" + +The butterfly looked up at Binky and said, "I'm examining this rock! It looks so interesting!" Binky smiled and said, "I'll help you examine the rock!" + +So Binky and the butterfly examined the rock together. After a few minutes, the butterfly thanked Binky for his help. "Thank you for examining with me," said the butterfly. Binky nodded and said, "You're welcome." + +Then Binky went back to his family in the woods, and the butterfly went back to fluttering around the rock. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Jack and Lola. They played together all the time and had lots of fun. +One day, Jack and Lola were playing with their toys when Jack excitedly said, "Look at this switch I just found!" +Lola was very impressed. She said, "It looks very impressive, Jack! What does it do?" +Jack grinned and said, "I don't know, let's find out." He carefully ordered the switch and suddenly music began playing all through the house. +Jack and Lola were so excited they began to dance around the room. They could not stop laughing. +This was one of the best days they had ever had. +Once upon a time, there was an ostrich named Juan. Juan was always bossy and ordering the other animals around. But the other animals did not mind, because they liked Juan. + +One day, Juan was calling out to the birds who were flying overhead. "Go this way! No, that way!", he said in a very bossy voice. + +The birds were getting annoyed, so one of them shouted back, "Mind your own business, Juan!" + +Juan didn't understand what it meant. He just stood there, feeling confused. + +But a wise elephant came up to Juan and said, "When somebody tells you to 'mind your own business', it means that you should be more aware of what you are saying and not be so bossy". + +Juan smiled and thanked the wise elephant, before going off to find some friends to play with. From that day on, he was careful not to be too bossy, and tried to mind his own business! +Once upon a time there was a farmer who was very weak. One day, the farmer said to his chickens, "Please give me eggs so I can make breakfast." But the chickens didn't respond. + +Suddenly, the farmer heard a voice, "If you give us something good to eat, I will reveal something amazing to you!" +The farmer was so surprised and wondered where the voice had come from. He looked around and spotted a tiny mouse! + +The farmer said, "Oh, okay. What do you want to eat?" +The mouse replied, "Cheese please! We love cheese!" + +So the farmer got some cheese and put it in the barnyard. All of the sudden, hundreds of mice started to appear and each one of them had something amazing to reveal! + +One mouse told the farmer that he had found a treasure! Another mouse said that he could make the farmer's vegetables grow faster! And yet another mouse said he could make the farmer's animals stronger! + +The farmer was so happy that he thanked the mice and promised to give them cheese every day from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Nora. Nora liked to travel and explore the world around her. + +So, one morning, Nora decided that she wanted to travel to an ancient temple she had heard about. She packed her purple bag and set out on her journey. + +When she arrived at the temple, Nora was surprised to see that it was full of people who had travelled from all across the world. She could hear their conversations and laughters in different languages. + +Nora slowly made her way inside the temple and noticed a beautiful purple scarf draped around an old statue of a goddess. She had never seen anything so pretty! + +She couldn’t resist touching the scarf and when she did, the old statue suddenly came to life and said, “Welcome Nora. You’re in for a real surprise!†+ +Nora was filled with excitement and couldn’t wait to see what the surprise was. She had a feeling it was going to be something amazing! +Mama had a new purse. She was very excited and couldn't wait to show it to her little girl, Lucy. + +Mama smiled and said, "Look, Lucy! I have a new purse! Do you like it?" + +Lucy smiled at the purse and said, "It's beautiful, Mama!" + +Mama said, "Oh, thank you, sweetheart! Now you have to promise to always behave when you have it, okay?" + +Lucy nodded and promised to always be good. Mama handed her the purse and said, "Take care of it for me." + +Lucy was very happy and twirled around with the purse. She showed it to all of her friends, but she was careful to not be too rough with it. She wanted to make sure she would never hurt Mama's special purse. +Once upon a time there was a small puppy called Max. He had a big bone in his mouth and he was happy. He was running and pulling his bone with him. + +Suddenly, he stopped and saw an unknown dog in the park. Max was scared and didn’t know what to do. He pulled his bone tighter in his mouth and barked at the unknown dog. + +The unknown dog barked back, but then he started to walk forward. Max was scared and ran away, but the unknown dog was following him. + +Max started to run faster, but the unknown dog was still following him. Suddenly, Max felt something sharp in his mouth and it hurt a lot. He had pulled his bone too hard and it broke into two pieces. + +Max felt very sad and ran back home. He never saw that unknown dog again. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to help her mom. Her mom was very tired, so the little girl decided to feed her. She went to the kitchen and got some food. Then she took it to her mom and carefully fed her. The little girl knew that feeding her mom would make her feel better, so she kept feeding her until all the food was gone. + +After the little girl had finished feeding her mom, silence filled the room. Her mom was so tired that she had fallen asleep. The little girl was happy that her mom was now getting the rest she needed. She smiled to herself and quietly went to her room to rest. + +The next day, when the little girl went to check on her mom, she saw that her mom was feeling much better. She smiled and hugged her mom tightly. She was glad that she had been able to feed her mom the day before and help her feel better. +There were two friends, Tom and Sarah. Tom had a pale whistle that he liked to play. He liked to make lots of songs with it. + +One day, Tom said to Sarah, “Let’s imagine a magical place!†Sarah was excited and they closed their eyes. + +In their minds, they were in a beautiful forest with trees, birds and flowers. The sun was shining and a gentle breeze was blowing. The trees were singing a wonderful song. + +Suddenly, they heard a whistle in the air. It was Tom’s pale whistle! Tom had been playing his whistle in his mind and the sound was real. + +Sarah smiled and said, “Let’s imagine more!†+Once upon a time there was a bear named Bob. Bob was a very friendly bear who loved to play. One day, his friend the rabbit Andy came over to play. + +Andy asked Bob, "Let's play a game. We need to jump over that crack in the ground." Bob and Andy then imagined the crack was a deep river. + +Bob said, "It looks too wide to jump over. What can we do?" Andy thought for a moment and then said, "I know! We can use this flexible stick to help us. We can use it to cross the river safely." + +Bob and Andy found a stick and placed it across the crack. They held on firmly and crossed over slowly. When they got to the other side, they were both very proud of themselves. + +From that day, Bob and Andy never forgot the lesson they had learned: being flexible can help you get through life's tricky situations. +Once there was a mommy who wanted to teach her 3-year-old daughter a lesson. She had a special idea to help her daughter use her creativity. + +First, mommy asked her daughter to grab a cooler. At first, the daughter was confused, so mommy said, "It will be fun!" + +The daughter then grabbed the cooler and mommy asked her to fill it with toys, books, clothing and other items she loved. The daughter put her favorite stuff inside the cooler. + +Mommy told her daughter, "Now yell into the cooler". At first, the daughter was scared, but then she gave it a try. Yelling into the cooler was fun because she could express her creativity. + +In the end, the mommy said, "That's just a reminder that the things you love are safe even when you yell or feel angry." + +The daughter understood the lesson. She realized she could express her emotions in a safe way and use her creativity. That way she can keep her stuff safe and stay calm. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Ben and Jane. They were always playing together, but one day Ben had a special plan that he wanted to share with Jane. He excitedly said, "Jane, guess what? I have a new surprise, come with me!" + +Ben and Jane walked through the forest until they arrived at a big, old tree. Ben said, "Look! This is my surprise: a chamber hanging from the tree." Jane was very excited, "Wow! What is it?" + +Ben smiled. He said, "It's a secret chamber. You can climb up into the tree and sit inside. I want to use it for a secret club to play in." Jane smiled and said, "That sounds fun. Let's go in!" + +The chamber was very high up in the tree and was full of small toys and special blankets. Jane was amazed, and she thanked Ben for showing it to her. Ben said, "This is just the beginning! There's more available inside the chamber if you want more surprises." + +Ben and Jane spent many hours playing in the chamber, finding new treasures and having wonderful adventures. Since then, they've made the chamber an important part of their friendship. Every time they need something to do, they know they have a special club waiting for them in the old tree! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sammy and Dave. They were walking through the park together one day when Sammy spotted a strange looking suit on the ground. + +"Oh wow!" said Sammy as he ran over to take a look. + +Dave followed him, and said: "What are you doing, Sammy? That looks stupid!" + +"Not at all!" replied Sammy. "I'm going to carry it home!" + +Dave thought for a moment, then said: "You're right. But where are you going to carry it?" + +"I'm going to put it on my back," answered Sammy. So Sammy put the suit on his back and began his journey home. + +Along the way, Dave kept asking Sammy why he was carrying it, and Sammy just kept saying, "It's cool! I'm taking it home." + +When they arrived home, Sammy put the suit in his room. He wore it every day, and Dave said it looked silly, but Sammy just said, "That's ok. I like it!" +Mum and Dad were walking in the supermarket. Dad was very wealthy and had lots of money. + +Mum said "Shall we add some cereal?". Dad said, "Yes, let's get some!". + +So Dad went to the cereal aisle and picked out a big box of cereal. Mum said, "That looks delicious!". + +Then Dad put it in the basket. He smiled and said, "Let's go home and have cereal for breakfast tomorrow!". + +Mum and Dad walked home together and went to bed. The next morning, Mum and Dad put their cereal in a bowl and added some milk. It was yummy! +They all said, "yummm...." + +Mum and Dad were so happy to have their cereal. They were so happy to be wealthy too. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Joe. They did everything together, like playing silly jokes, going on adventures and laughing lots. + +One day, they decided to explore a new place in the park. As they walked around, the sun was shining and the grass was cool. Suddenly, they noticed an old tree. Sam thought it looked very cool! + +He asked Joe if he could climb it. Joe said yes, but he also said to be careful. Sam began to climb, but then he slipped and fell. Joe wondered if Sam was ok. + +Suddenly, Sam started to laugh! Joe was very happy, and started to laugh with him. Sam then told Joe a funny joke to make him laugh even more. Joe thought it was the best joke ever! + +The friends had a great time in the park that day - even though Sam had a fall. In the end, they remembered that laughter is the best medicine to fix any problem. +Mum and Dad took Jack to the park. Jack was so excited, as he loved going for a bounce on the bright, red bouncy castle. He ran and shouted, "Look, I'm bouncing!" + +Mum and dad laughed as Jack laughed and had fun in the castle. He met a new friend called Copper. She was the same age as Jack, but she was better at bouncing. Jack tried to bounce higher but he just couldn't do it. + +Mum smiled and said, "It's ok Jack. It takes time to learn how to bounce higher." + +But Jack was a little jealous of Copper, so he said, "I want to be able to bounce higher than Copper!" + +Mum said "Let's practice, then you will be able to bounce higher." + +So, every day Jack and Copper practiced bouncing together. Eventually Jack could bounce much higher than Copper, and he was so proud. Jack and Copper continued to play together, but now Jack was the one who taught Copper how to bounce better! +Sophie was excited to play with her friends at the park but was suddenly stopped by her dad. + +"No, Sophie! You can't go," he said in an angry voice. + +"Why not, daddy?" Sophie asked. + +"Because I said so," her dad said as he waved his staff around. + +Sophie began to tear up. She was sad and angry that she wasn't going to play. + +"Dad, why are you so angry? Please let me go," Sophie said as she tried to wipe away her tears. + +"I just want to make sure you're safe. I promise next time you can go," her dad said as he hugged her. + +Sophie felt better after her dad's hug and forgot about the park. She smiled and went to find something new to do. +Frank was walking along the street, feeling very small and distant. He had been stuck inside all day and wanted to explore the outside world. As he came to the corner, he peered around the corner. He spotted something shiny glimmering in the dirt and ventured to ask what it was. + +He asked the old man what it was and he replied, “Why, that’s a pin.†Frank had never seen a pin before, so he asked what it did. + +The old man smiled and said, “It helps to hold things in place. It’s very useful.†He bent down and demonstrated how a pin was used to attach a piece of cloth to a shirt. + +Frank thanked the old man and went on his way, now a bit more knowledgeable about the world beyond his home. Whenever he found something unfamiliar, he would ask questions and collect knowledge. He felt a bit less distant now. +Once there was a little girl. She was only 3 years old. She had a favourite toy, her cell. It was a special cell phone and she thought it was so cool. + +One day, the girl wanted to show the cell to her mom. She went up to her mom, who was in the kitchen. She proudly said, "Mom, look at my cell!" + +Her mom turned around. She smiled at the little girl. She said, "That is a very cool cell! What does it do?" + +The little girl smiled. She said, "It talks. I can pretend to call my friends on it." + +Her mom said, "That is so amazing! You must be so proud of your cell." + +The little girl nodded with a big grin on her face. She was so proud of her cell. +Once upon a time, there were two rats, Joe and Sarah. They lived in a race track and every day they competed against each other in a race. + +On one particular day, Joe was feeling very selfish. He wanted to win the race more than anything. So, when the race began, he decided to use a trick. He started running fast and left Sarah far behind. Sarah saw this and shouted, "What are you doing Joe? That's not fair!" + +Joe didn't care and he kept running. But then he looked back and saw that Sarah was in trouble. She had tripped and fallen down on the race track. + +That's when Joe realised how selfish he had been. He stopped running and ran back to protect Sarah. He picked her up and put Sarah's arm around his neck. Then Joe finished the race, with Sarah still on his back. + +The next day, Joe and Sarah had a rematch. This time, Joe didn't focus on winning. Instead, he stayed by Sarah's side to protect her. His kindness made Sarah feel so happy and she gave Joe a big hug. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to be kind and not selfish. By protecting others, we can make them feel happy. +Mommy and Timmy were in the kitchen. Mommy was cooking while Timmy was playing with his toy. Suddenly, Timmy pointed to the sink. "Look, Mommy! Water!" he said excitedly. + +Mommy quickly went to the sink and saw that the water was running. She got angry and said "Timmy, why did you turn the knob?" Timmy looked confused and said "I didn't do it, Mommy". But Mommy didn't believe him. She said "No more toys for you today". + +Timmy was sad and started to cry. He didn't understand why Mommy was so angry. He just wanted to show mommy the water. He ran to his room and shut the door. He wouldn't come out or play with any of his toys. + +Mommy saw what happened and felt bad. She tried to explain to Timmy why she was so angry but he didn't understand. No matter what Mommy said, Timmy was too upset to talk. Mommy ended up having to just wait and hope that he would come out eventually. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who lived in a little house. One day she wanted to bury something special and powerful in her garden. + +The old lady went to the kitchen and grabbed her lunch. It was a big and delicious meal with lots of yummy food. She took the meal outside and dug a hole in the ground. + +As she was about to bury the meal in the hole, a small mouse came up to her. He said, "Old lady, what are you doing?" + +The old lady smiled and said, "I am burying something special and powerful in my garden. Can you guess what it is?" + +The mouse thought and thought, but he couldn't guess. He said, "No, I can't guess. Tell me what it is!" + +The old lady said, "It's a meal - it's a big and delicious one! Now, help me bury this meal so that it will be well kept." + +So the old lady and the small mouse worked together to bury the meal. When they were done, the old lady thanked the mouse and said, "Now it's a powerful treasure that will always stay safe. Thank you for your help!" + +The mouse smiled and scampered away, happy he could help the old lady bury her powerful meal. + +THE +Once upon a time, there was a cat. The cat was different than other cats. One day, the cat wanted to bite something. So the cat went looking for something to bite. +The cat saw a mouse. The cat wanted to bite the mouse, but the mouse ran away. So the cat kept looking. +The cat saw a butterfly. The cat wanted to bite the butterfly, but the butterfly flew away. So the cat kept looking. +Finally, the cat found a leaf. The cat decided to bite the leaf. The cat bit the leaf a few times and then went home. +The end. +Robbie was feeling frustrated. He asked his mum for a sweet, but she said no. He kept asking her and she said the same answer over and over. He shouted, "Please!". His mum gave him a stern look and said, "No sweet for you, you need to go to bed." Robbie said, "But mum, I'm not tired." His mum said she would make him a promise. She said, "If you go up to bed now, I'll come and read you a story later. How does that sound?" Robbie thought for a moment and then said, "Ok". + +He shuffled up the stairs and into bed. Later on, his mum came into the room and opened up a book. She read Robbie a story that was all about a brave prince who had gone on a big adventure. When she finished, Robbie smiled and said thank you. His mum said, "You are welcome, now I want you to get some rest." Robbie snuggled into bed and felt very happy. He had not been frustrated anymore. +Once upon a time there was a little furry rabbit called Ruby. Everyday she spent her days hopping around the garden and nibbling on green lettuces. + +One day while Ruby was playing in the garden, she looked up and saw a big, fluffy cloud in the sky overhead. She'd never seen a cloud that big before and wanted to get closer. So Ruby hopped up a hill, dreaming of laying in the fluffy white cloud. + +But when she got near the top of the hill, Ruby heard voices coming from down by the lake. She peered over the edge and saw two ducks swimming together. She hopped down to have a closer look. + +The ducks spotted Ruby and called out to her. "Why don't you come swimming with us?" they quacked. Ruby smiled and shook her head. "I can't swim!" she said. + +The ducks chuckled, "Don't worry little one! We can teach you." + +So Ruby bravely hopped into the lake and learned how to swim with the ducks. She was so excited and proud of herself that she remained in the water, swimming and playing with the ducks for hours. + +The moral of the story is: it's never too late to learn something new. With patience, courage and good friends to help, you can do anything! +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Emily. She was very brave and loved to explore. One day, Emily decided to go for a big adventure in the woods. + +As the sun started to set, Emily became a little scared. But then she saw something hidden in the darkness - it was a cute little door! She opened the door and peeked inside. + +She heard a voice. It said, "Come join us! We're playing a game called Nightmare!" Emily was a bit scared, but was excited to join in too. + +So she went inside and followed the voice. "Welcome to Nightmare!" her new friends said cheerfully. Suddenly, Emily noticed that she was in a magical world filled with wonder! + +She and her new friends played together all night long. In the morning Emily couldn't believe her adventure had been so fun. She felt brave and was excited to go on another adventure soon! +Once upon a time, two little bunnies were out exploring the forest. Suddenly, they came across a fancy fountain. They both hopped in and started to dive and splash around. The bunnies were having so much fun! + +Then the bunnies stopped and gazed at each other. They could tell that their sight was special and their adventure was magical. Suddenly, the fountain began to glow with a delightful sparkle. + +The bunnies were amazed and started to wander around the fountain. They knew that something special was taking place. Finally, the bunnies found a rainbow and noticed a sign that said "Share your sight, explore and be fancy!". + +The bunnies understood the importance of exploring and sharing special moments with each other. They also realised that if they spread this simple message to others, they could make the world a happier and more magical place. + +The moral of the story is that exploring, sharing and being fancy with others can bring amazing things to the world. +Once there was a little girl named Mary who wanted to play basketball. She asked her dad and he said yes, so they went outside. He gave her a basketball and showed her how to bounce it. + +When they were playing, Mary threw the ball very high in the air and it went over the fence. Her dad was mad, but Mary said she was sorry. She begged her dad to forgive her. + +Finally her dad said, "OK, I forgive you." He gave her a big hug and said, "Next time be careful, OK?" + +Mary was very happy that her dad had forgiven her. She kissed him on the cheek and said, "Thank you, Daddy. You are so sweet!" + +They continued to play together until it was time to go inside. Mary was so glad that her dad had forgiven her and had given her a chance to make it up to him. She knew that forgiving was a special thing, and that sweet feeling made her happy. +Mum wanted to make a surprise picnic for her three year old daughter, Amy. She wanted to invite her friends to join her, so she called them all up. + +When everyone arrived, Amy was so excited to see them! She showed them all her new coat, which she was very proud of. Together they walked to the park, and soon they arrived. + +The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and it was so peaceful. Amy put her coat down and the picnic began! They laughed, sang, and ate until the sun set. + +When it was time to leave, Amy invited her friends to come to the park again. Everyone was happy, and excited for the next picnic. +Mama and Benny were outside in the garden. It was a hot day so Mama unrolled a picnic blanket and poured some juice. Benny wanted to help, so Mama gave him a rake. + +Mama said, "Let's rake the leaves. Can you show me how it's done?" + +Benny grinned, and grabbed the rake. He made a big sweeping movement with it and tried to rake the leaves. + +Mama said "Oh, Benny, you did it! That looks great. Let's put it by the fence so we can have our picnic. It looks like it's going to be a hot day." + +Benny smiled and gave Mama a big hug. He was so proud to show her how he could rake the leaves. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named John and Jane. They met at the park every day. One day, they were playing in the park when they found some money! Jane was so excited. But when they looked closer, they realised the money was sour! + +John said, "This money tastes sour, let's not take it." So they decided to leave the money behind. + +But later, a friendly lady met them and said, "That money is mine! You can keep it if you want." + +John and Jane looked at each other and smiled. They thanked the lady and happily took the money. From then on, John and Jane always went to the park to meet and play. +One Wednesday was a very exciting day for a little three year old girl named Mabel. She was so excited to finally be able to go outside and play in the sun. Though it was too hot for her small body, Mabel loved the feeling of the warm breeze and the energy in the air. + +"What are you so excited about Mabel?" her mom asked as she was running around in circles. + +Mabel stopped and grinned, holding up an invitation she had found in the mailbox. "It's a party, mommy!" + +Her mom smiled, "Ahhh, that must be very exciting. What kind of a party is it?" + +Mabel looked down at the invitation and smiled. She gestured with her hands as she said, "It's a birthday party!" + +Mabel's mom was a little uncomfortable imagining how much work she would have to put in for a birthday party, but put on a happy face for Mabel. She said, "It sounds like an exciting day. When is it?" + +"Tomorrow," Mabel said, jumping up and down. + +Mabel's mom couldn't help but smile back at her. Little did Mabel know, it would turn out to be an even more exciting day than she thought. It was going to be her very own birthday party. +Once upon a time, there was a family. The family was anxious. They had to gather lots of notes from far away. So, one day, the mom gathered her young daughter in her arms and asked her if she wanted to go on an adventure. + +"Yes!" the daughter shouted ecstatically. She had never been on an adventure before. + +So, hand in hand, the mom and daughter set off to gather the notes. Along the way, they happened upon a beautiful meadow. The flowers were so colorful and the air smelled sweet. + +"Mommy, I don't want this adventure to ever end," the daughter said as they began to gather the notes again. + +The mom agreed. She was so proud of her little girl and the anxiousness had subsided. They gathered the final note and made their way back home. + +They had a wonderful adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. She lived in a big house with her family. She had a special place in the house, the kitchen. She loved going there and helping her mommy. + +One day Jane came into the kitchen and saw her mommy cooking. She was wearing an expensive apron. She asked what she was doing. Her mommy replied, "I am cooking dinner, darling. I am going to serve it to the whole family tonight." Jane was very excited. + +Jane asked her mommy, "Can I serve too?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Sure! Come here and I will give you a plate." Jane eagerly took the plate and started putting the food on it. + +Once the plate was full, she brought it to the table. Everyone praised her efforts and tasted the delicious food she had served. Jane was beaming with pride because she had helped to make a delicious dinner for her family. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had many loyal animals. One day, the farmer made a delivery to his neighbor's house. When he arrived, the farmer was surprised to find a little puppy. + +"Where did you come from?" the farmer asked. The puppy barked and ran in circles. + +"It looks like you need a home," said the friendly farmer. He picked up the puppy and gave him a big hug. The puppy licked the farmer's face. + +The farmer drove the puppy to his farm and gave him treats. The puppy was very happy. The farmer was loyal to the puppy and all of his other animals. + +The puppy stayed on the farm and, in time, the farmer taught him to help with the deliveries. Whenever the farmer went on a delivery, he always took the puppy. + +The farmer and the puppy became best of friends. The farmer was so proud when the puppy helped him deliver! + +The End. +Mommy and Daddy took Amy to the park. She saw a big bird in a cage and she was so excited! + +“Look, Mommy! A birdie!†+ +“Yes, Amy. That’s a parrot. Look at his bright pink feathers.†+ +Mommy opened the cage and let Amy pet the pretty bird. The parrot displayed its pink feathers and twittered. + +Daddy said “What a stupid bird! Let’s go play on the swing!†+ +Amy was happy and she ran over to the swing. She liked swinging and singing with her mommy and daddy. + +The parrot watched and squawked. + +“Stupid bird,†Amy said. “Mommy, let’s go see the duck pond!†+ +Mommy smiled and said “Let’s go, Amy.†+ +The family waved goodbye to the parrot as they walked away. +Once upon a time, there lived two brothers: Jack and Joe. Jack wanted to get a toy car, but it was very expensive. Joe said to Jack, "Don't worry - I will help you. I saw a post in the market that had cheap toys in it." + +So, the two brothers went to the market. Joe pointed to the post and they saw many cheap cars to buy, but they were all the same. Jack said, "I want it to be special!" Joe replied, "Let's act and make it special". + +Jack and Joe then decided to make the car their own. Jack painted it blue, while Joe made the wheels spin and gave it a horn. + +Jack and Joe were happy with the car they made. They could now enjoy hours upon hours of play every day - with their very own, special, cheap car. +Sam and his mum were walking to the park. Sam's shirt was orange and it had the name of his favourite superhero on it - Iron Man. He ran so fast that he tripped and fell over. His mum ran over to him, worried. + +Mum: "Are you okay? Did you hurt yourself?" + +Sam shook his head. He was too embarrassed to admit that he was hurt. + +Mum: "You must tell me if you're hurting, sweetheart." + +So Sam agreed that his tummy felt a little bit hurt. His mum gave him a big hug and they went back home. Sam changed his shirt into a comfy one and he was feeling much better. + +Mum: "It's so important to tell me when you're hurt. That way I can help you feel better." + +Sam nodded, understanding that his mum always wants to help him. +Molly was very excited. She had heard her mom and dad promise something special was coming. They had told her that sometime during the winter, a hairy surprise would find its way to their house. + +Molly couldn't imagine what it could be, but every day she asked her mom and dad if it had arrived yet. week after week she asked, yet no surprise came. + +Finally one cold day when snow was falling from the sky, Molly heard a knock on their door. Mom and Dad both smiled and said the surprise was finally here. Molly raced to the door and opened it, and to her delight she found a fluffy, hairy puppy standing there. + +She was so happy, and thanked her parents for their surprise. From then on, the puppy and Molly were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - a bear and a frog. One day they decided to go for a bike ride. The bear hopped on the bike and the frog got on the back. + +The frog said, "I'm ready, let's go!" The bear pedaled fast and the two friends laughed with glee as the wind blew through their fur. + +When they reached the end of the path, the bear decided to go back. But the frog had other ideas. He suggested going further, onto a dirt path. The bear felt unsure, but he was friendly and agreed to follow his friend. + +The bear decided to slow down as the path became narrower and bumpier. Suddenly, without warning, the frog shouted "watch out!" The bear was scared and tried to stop, but it was too late. He crashed into a big tree and the two friends fell to the ground. + +The bear was hurt and the frog was scared. The bear was so brave, but he never recovered from the accident. The two friends sadly hugged each other goodbye and the bear sadly never got to ride a bike again. +Once upon a time, there was an ignorant squirrel called Sammy. He was always running around in the park and playing by himself. One day, he decided to join some of the other animals in the park and have some fun. + +When Sammy tried to join in, the other animals laughed at him. However, one bunny said: "Why don't you join us? We can all have fun together!" + +Sammy was delighted and eagerly jumped into the game. He had a wonderful time and soon they were all playing hide and seek. After that, they all ran around and chased each other until they were too tired to keep going. + +Sammy realised how important it was to join in with the fun and from that day forward, he never was ignorant again. He made lots of friends and enjoyed the park with them until the sun went down. + +The end. +Tommy was feeling a bit gloomy. He didn't want to play with his toys and he wasn't in the mood to go out with his friends. He was sitting in his room alone, feeling down. + +He then heard his parents calling him from outside. He rushed to the window, and saw to his surprise, a big red van with a big bow at the top. His mom and dad were smiling and waving at him. + +Tommy and his parents got in the van and drove away. As they drove, Tommy noticed how all the trees looked more colourful and the sky brighter. When they arrived at the destination, Tommy saw a big playground with lots of kids running and playing. + +Tommy asked his mom why they had come here and she said, "This is a special place, Tommy. It's a place to learn the value of friendship and happiness." + +Tommy was so excited and couldn't wait to join the other kids in the playground and make friends. From that day on, Tommy began to value all the important things in life. +John was three years old and loved to play with his toy cars. He would sit at the kitchen table and make roads and tunnels with them, and play for hours. One day, John was making roads and tunnels when he noticed something on the kitchen table. It was a marker! He was so excited to use it and get creative. + +John picked up the marker and started to draw on the table. He made a tidy drawing of a car, and was very proud of it. When his mom came in, she saw the drawing, and was surprised. + +John's Mom said: "John, what did you do? This looks so nice and tidy!", as she admired the drawing. + +John smiled and said: "I made a joke! I drew a picture with the marker." + +John's mom laughed and said: "That was a great joke John. Let's keep it up and make some more tidy drawings." + +John was so happy he got to use the marker, and he and his mom happily made more tidy drawings. +One day, a mummy and her toddler were in the park. The mummy wore a pretty dress and the toddler wore a smart, blue shirt. + +The mummy said to her toddler, "Let's enjoy the sight of the peaceful lake." + +The toddler wriggled with joy and replied, "Yes, it looks beautiful!" + +The mummy and her toddler were playing in the park when suddenly, the toddler stepped out of the mummy's sight and wandered away. + +The mummy shouted, "Come back here! Stay in my sight!" + +But the toddler ignored the mummy and kept walking away. + +The mummy started to panic and looked around for her toddler, but the toddler was nowhere to be seen. After a long and desperate search, the mummy started crying in despair. + +The toddler was gone and the mummy was heartbroken. The mummy's peaceful day had come to a bad end. +Once upon a time, two friends, John and Sarah, were walking through the forest. + +John said to Sarah, "I want to study something new." + +Sarah replied, "What should we study?" + +John said, "Let's study the strange suit we found over there." + +The two friends walked over to the suit and began to study it. The suit was made of a strange material they had never seen before. + +John said, "This is a foolish thing to do, but maybe we can learn something from it." + +Sarah agreed, and soon they were both studying the suit for hours. Eventually, they found out that the suit had magical powers! + +John and Sarah were excited, and they both learned an important lesson - never make a hasty decision, because there is often more than meets the eye. +Once upon a time there was a very small boy. He loved playing with his colorful toys and running around the garden. One day, he wanted to explore and find new exciting things. + +He grabbed onto his mom's hand and asked her to take him to the bathroom. He was so excited about discovering the new place. When they arrived in the bathroom, the boy was amazed at how colorful everything was. He saw colorful tiles, mats, soaps and even a pretty rainbow-coloured shower curtain. + +The little one started to touch everything he could reach, but his mom stopped him. She told him that we should be very careful when touching things: we should try not to break anything and respect the things that belong to others. + +The boy understood that less is more and that he should appreciate what he has. He promised his mom that he would always remember the lesson and treat things with care. + +The little one thanked his mom for the lesson and they left the colorful bathroom. He could not wait to share what he had learned with all his friends. +Eva and Mandy were best friends. They often played together in the garden.Today, Mandy wanted to show Eva something. + +Mandy told Eva, "I found something special. Come and see!" Eva was very envious. + +Eva asked, "What did you find?" + +Mandy said, "A chicken! I found it in the woods. It has beautiful feathers." + +Eva smiled and said, "Let me have a look!" + +Mandy proudly displayed the chicken and they both laughed. Eva was so envious she didn't know what to say. + +Mandy said, "It can be our pet. We can take turns looking after it." + +Eva was so excited and said, "That would be great!" + +And that's how Eva and Mandy's friendship grew even stronger with the help of their new pet chicken. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was three years old and very hungry. He found a mirror in a tall tree and decided to whistle to get someone's attention. + +He blew and blew, but no one seemed to hear him. Just then, a bird flew up to the little boy, looked at him and said, "Why do you whistle?" + +"I'm hungry," the little boy said. "Can you help me?" + +The bird smiled and said, "I can help you find food. Follow me!" + +So the little boy followed the bird, and soon they found a bush full of delicious berries. He thanked the bird and started to eat. + +The little boy was very happy to have found his food, and he knew that next time he was hungry, he could whistle for help. +One day, Mommy and Daddy decided to spend the day at the park. It was a beautiful day and the sun was shining brightly. Mommy and Daddy brought a picnic blanket and a special grill with them. + +When they got to the park, they set up the picnic blanket and the grill in an open spot. Daddy got the grill ready while Mommy set out the food they had brought. Mommy and Daddy were both very glad to be outside enjoying the day. + +Mommy and Daddy had just began to eat when they heard a small voice say, “That looks yummy!†Daddy and Mommy looked up and there was a small boy standing nearby. He was wearing a red shirt and holding a furry toy in his hands. + +“Can I have some of your food?†asked the boy. Mommy and Daddy smiled at each other, glad to be able to help out. + +“Of course you can,†said Daddy. He got up and put some food on the boy’s plate from the grill. + +The boy thanked them and then ran off to his family. Mommy and Daddy laughed and finished their picnic. They were glad that they were able to share their food with the boy. That’s the beauty of spending time in nature—people often find ways to help each other out! +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. She was 3 years old and loved to explore everywhere. One day, Sarah went to her Grandma's house with her parents. Grandma's house was big and old and had a big staircase going upstairs. When Sarah arrived, it was dark and gloomy outside. + +So Sarah decided to go inside. She slowly and carefully opened the door and took a few steps in. Then suddenly, she stumbled! Her shoes had got caught on the step. She put her hands up to catch herself but still bumped her head. She started to cry, but soon calmed down. + +Her Mum came running and gave Sarah a big hug. Once she had stopped crying, Sarah looked around. Then she cheered up when she saw the stairs! She was very excited and decided to go upstairs to explore. + +Sarah walked to the bottom of the stairs, then started to smile. She knew if she went up the stairs she could find lots of interesting things. So Sarah climbed up the stairs, one step at a time. + +At the top of the stairs, there were lots of doors. Sarah was so excited about all the new things she could explore! She opened one door and went in. She had so much fun looking at all the cool things in Grandma's house. + +Sarah never tripped on the stairs again. She loved coming to Grandma's house and exploring the different things upstairs. +Once upon a time, there was a gloomy forest filled with many trees. One day, a young girl was walking in the forest when she came across a bright and shiny jewel. She picked it up and examined how it glittered and sparkled in the sunlight. Suddenly the jewel began to twist and move around in her hand. + +The curious girl then heard a voice coming from the jewel. It said “Hello, please help me!â€. The girl was shocked but asked the jewel what it needed help with. The jewel answered “I want to be a necklace around your neck! I want to be close to you.†+ +The girl thought for a moment and then said “Ok, I will twist the jewel so it can fit around my neck.†She then carefully twisted the jewel until it fit around her neck. The jewel glowed with happiness and thanked the girl for helping it. + +The girl smiled and said “You’re welcome!†From that day onwards, the girl and the jewel became best friends and went everywhere together. They never felt gloomy again and had lots of fun exploring the forest. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom who had a special uncle. Uncle was kind, strong and persistent. Every day he took Tom to the nearby park and showed him all the fun things he could do there. + +One day Tom declared, "Uncle, I will try the big slide this time!" + +Uncle smiled and said, "That is a very brave thing to do, Tom. Now, remember to stay persistent, or you won't finish it." + +Tom nodded and began sliding down. At first he was scared and wanted to turn back, but Uncle quietly cheered him on from the bottom. Finally, Tom made it all the way and was so proud he couldn't stop smiling. + +Uncle walked over and said, "See, I knew you would finish. You have been so brave and persistent." Tom smiled up at his uncle and said, "I'm happy to have you as my Uncle!" +Jack and his mommy were walking around the park one morning. Jack loved watching the bunnies run around and the birds fly up in the sky. He felt happy and free. + +Mommy asked Jack, "Do you think it's funny?" +Jack nodded and said, "Yes, very funny!" + +Suddenly, Jack heard a voice, like a whisper in his ear. The voice said, "Remember the truth." Jack was confused and he asked his mommy, "What was that?" + +Mommy smiled at Jack and said, "It's just your heart telling you something, my love. It's telling you to never forget the truth, no matter what." + +Jack thought about this for a minute and smiled. He knew he could trust his heart and he missed the voice when it quieted. He held his mommy's hand as they finished their walk, feeling safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny who had a special string. She kept it with her all the time, playing with it and making things out of it. She took it everywhere! + +One day, Jenny and her mum decided to go for a walk in the park. She quickly grabbed her string and thought about what fun things she could make with it. Everything was peaceful and Jenny began to look for string-friendly things to play with. + +Suddenly, Jenny spotted a beautiful tree with a delicious looking apple just out of reach. She asked her mum if she could have it and her mum said, "Yes, but no spoiling it, now!" Jenny was over the moon and used her string to pick the apple down. + +When she was finished, she enjoyed the peacefulness of the park with her mum and apple. That day, Jenny learnt how powerful her string could be and decided to keep it close with her forever. +Once upon a time, there was a girl, named Tara. She loved to explore and learn new things. + +One day, Tara asked her mom if they could go to the museum. Her mom said yes and they went together. + +When they arrived, Tara was amazed. She saw so many interesting things! But then, she came across an ugly chair. + +Tara asked her mom, "Why is this seat ugly?" Her mom replied, "It's been here for a long time. All the other chairs are much newer." + +Tara was disappointed to find the ugly seat in the museum, but then she realized that it is a part of the museum's history. She smiled and gave the chair a pat. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved playing in the park. One day she was playing and saw a cherry tree. The cherries were big and bright and she wanted to pick them. + +The girl looked up and said, "please can I have one?" + +A voice from the tree said, "Work for it and you can." + +The little girl was puzzled. She asked, "What do I do?" + +The voice replied, "Climb up the tree and pick the cherries. Be careful not to pick the pale ones." + +The girl asked, "Why the pale ones?" + +The voice said, "If you pick the pale ones, they won't taste sweet, but if you pick all the bright ones, they will be delicious." + +The girl worked hard and very carefully. She only picked the bright cherries and soon put them in her basket. When she went home, she was so happy to eat the lovely, sweet cherries. +Jimmy was a little boy. He liked wearing his new sweater. He would wear it to school everyday. One day his teacher saw him wearing the same sweater and asked him why he was wearing it again. Jimmy felt a little ashamed and said he didn't have any other sweaters. + +The teacher felt sorry for Jimmy and invited him over to her house. When Jimmy arrived at the teacher's house, he was surprised to see many different sweaters. She said, "I think you might need a few more sweaters. Here, take your pick!" Jimmy was overjoyed and soon enough he had a new sweater in his hand. + +When Jimmy went to school the next day, he was wearing a new sweater. All of his friends were impressed and asked Jimmy where he got it from. Jimmy just smiled and said, "My teacher gave it to me." + +Jimmy knew his teacher was a kind and thoughtful person. He was very thankful for what she had done for him. From then onwards Jimmy was never ashamed of wearing the same sweater twice. He knew he could always count on his teacher. +Once there was a clumsy truck. He liked to drive around and make tons of noise. One day a group of clapping hands welcomed him. They could hear the truck coming and were ready to applaud him. + +The truck was so surprised and he hesitated at first. But soon he started driving around and the people laughed and clapped. + +The whole town cheered and applauded! They shouted out loud and clapped their hands. + +The clumsy truck was very happy and said thank you. Then he drove off, honking his horn and waving at all the people. + +The people waved back and cheered as the clumsy truck drove away. +Once there was a happy little bird who could sing so beautifully. Everywhere he flew his pure and clear voice echoed around. He liked nothing better than sitting on a branch and singing a song. + +One day he saw a round animal on the ground. He was hopping around and looked so fun. The bird decided to dive down and join in. The animal said, “Let’s have a singing contest!†+ +The bird was so excited and he sang louder and louder, filling the woods with music. The animal was very impressed and said, “Your singing is the clearest I have ever heard!†+ +But then the bird spotted a hunter in the distance and he was aiming his gun at them. The bird quickly flew away just as the hunter fired. The round animal was shot and didn't make it. + +The bird was so sad. He never wanted any harm to come to the animal. He would never forget the sound of their clear singing. +Sandy and Maria were best friends. One day, Sandy said, "Here comes March! Let's go outside and finish our icy snowman!" Maria agreed, so Sandy and Maria put on their coats and ran outside. + +First, they found some icy snow. They rolled it and packed it until they had made a big, round snowball. Then they made a smaller snowball and put it on top. + +Next, they used some stones to make eyes, a piece of coal to make a nose and sticks for arms. Now the snowman was finished! + +Sandy said, "Let's finish our march around the snowman before it starts to melt!" So Sandy and Maria held hands and walked around the icy snowman. As they ran around the snowman, they laughed and smiled. + +Finally, Sandy and Maria stopped at the snowman's feet. They had finished their march! Even when the sun came out and the snowman melted, Sandy and Maria were still best friends. +Once upon a time, a wise old crane lived in a pond. Every day he flew around, looking for food and meeting new friends. + +One day, the crane saw a fish. The fish was swimming around in circles and seemed very lonely. +The crane swam over and asked the fish, "Would you like to join me on my adventure?" + +The fish happily replied, "Yes, I would love to join you!" + +So the wise old crane and the curious fish set off together. As they travelled, they sang songs and told each other stories. They enjoyed each other's company so much that it felt like only moments had passed when they arrived back to their pond. + +From then on, the crane and the fish became great friends and would often join each other for fun adventures. +Jeoby and his mom were walking down the street holding hands. It was a sunny day and Jeoby felt enthusiastic. Suddenly a bright purple bicycle flew by them. Jeoby's eyes lit up as he exclaimed "wow!" His mom laughed and she said, "I wish I could ride a bike like that". Jeoby smiled and said, "I can learn to ride it, I'm sure I can!" His mom smiled and said, "Well we will have to see." + +Suddenly, a little girl with long brown hair came out of the bike shop and hopped onto the bike. She waved goodbye to her mom and rode off. Jeoby watched her with a hopeful look in his eyes. + +When he turned to his mom to complain, she pulled him into a warm hug. She said, "Don't worry Jeoby, we can practice riding a bike soon. Just be patient and enthusiastic." Jeoby smiled. He knew his mother was right and he hugged her back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She was three years old and loved to play. One day, Sarah was playing at a church with all her friends. Her friends wanted to have a race to see who could win! + +"I can win the race," Sarah shouted proudly. Her friends giggled and said, "Let's race down to the end of the church and back again." + +Sarah was alert and ready for the race. As soon as the starting gun sounded, she took off. She was going fast! Her friends couldn't keep up with her. + +Finally Sarah crossed the finish line first. She'd won the race! Her friends cheered and congratulated her on her big win. Then they played some more games. Sarah was happy that she had won the race and proud of herself. +The little girl was playing in the garden with her favourite toy - a basketball. She loved to run and pass the ball to her friends, who were playing in the garden too. Suddenly, a quiet voice called out. + +"Little girl, let me show you something," said a kindly old man. + +The little girl was curious. She nodded at the old man. He smiled and motioned for her to come closer. The little girl stepped closer and noticed a big box the old man had in his hands. + +"What is inside?" she asked. + +The old man smiled again and said "A very special present. Just for you." He opened the box and pulled out a bright and colourful present that was tightly wrapped in sparkling paper. + +"Wow!" said the little girl as the old man handed her the present. She quickly unwrapped the gift and found a new shiny basketball inside. + +"Thank you!" she exclaimed. + +The old man smiled and nodded. + +"Now go and have lots of fun," he said in a quiet voice. + +The little girl smiled and hugged the old man before she ran back to her friends, excitedly showing them her beautiful new basketball. +Once there was a clumsy little mouse. He was always bumping into things and making a lot of noise. One day he was scurrying around when he noticed something strange. The walls were moving! + +He couldn't believe it. He asked the other animals what was happening. They said it was time to move. Everyone was packing up and getting ready to leave. + +The little mouse was scared but excited. He helped as best he could, packing up his things and grabbing whatever he could find. He was a bit clumsy, so it took him a bit of extra time. + +Finally, it was time to move. Everyone left the old house and hopped onto a train. The little mouse was so happy to be going on a new adventure. As the train took off, he knew that adventures were sure to follow! +Once upon a time there was a brother. He was very strong. He liked to explore and play outside. + +One day, he found a big door. He wanted to open it, but it had a lock on it. The lock was very strong and he couldn't open it! He was sad. + +But his brother was there. He tried to open the lock, but it was very hard. He tried and tried, but it wouldn't open. + +Then suddenly he used something to unlock the lock. He used a big key and it opened the door! His brother was very happy. + +They opened the door together and what was inside? Lots of fun toys and games! They laughed and played all day long. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two little boys who went to the beach. They both wanted to go rafting. One of the boys had a raft, so they both sat on it. It was so fun! + +They paddled the raft across the big water. The other little boy said, "Wow! This is so fast!" They paddled and paddled, until they could see the other side. + +When they got there, they looked around. It was so beautiful. There were so many colors! + +The two boys decided to sit on the raft and just float. They sat and talked, and looked around. It was so peaceful, and the sun was shining brightly down on them. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and pushed their raft away from the beach. The little boys were scared at first, but then the other little boy said, "This is so fast! Do you think we can make it back?" + +The two boys paddled their raft really fast and were soon back at the beach. After that, they always enjoyed rafting together. The end. +One Sunday, Lucy wanted to go outside and play. It was a cool day so she quickly put on her coat and hat and ran out the door. She started to run down the steep hill that led to her favourite park. + +Suddenly, her feet began to slip and she started to fall down the hill. As she was trying to catch herself, she heard a voice say, "Whoa Lucy, be careful!" + +Lucy looked up and saw her dad. He smiled and said, "I'll help you." + +With her dad's help, Lucy got back up and they continued on down the hill. When they arrived at the park, it was so cool. They played games and had so much fun! + +In the end, Lucy and her dad had an amazing Sunday. They were happy and tired when they finally made their way back home. +Once upon a time there was an adorable little girl named May. Every day she would fill her toy box with all kinds of things. One day she found an old comb lying on the ground. She thought it was really nice, so she filled her toy box with it. + +May was very excited and ran to show her mom the comb she'd found. Her mom smiled and said, "That's a nice comb May, why don't you use it to style your hair?" + +May thought it was a great idea and she grabbed the old comb. She filled her hair with it and it made her look very nice. Her mom and dad were so proud and they thought May was simply adorable. + +From then on, May would use her old comb every day to make her hair look even more special. It quickly became her favorite comb and she would fill it with all sorts of decorations. + +May was so happy and her parents were very proud of her. From then on, they knew their little girl was in good hands with her old, but adorable comb. +Once upon a time, there was a brave and proud girl. Every day she went on a big, exciting adventure. + +One day, she went far away and found a cabin in the deep woods. She was proud to find the cabin. She was excited and ran all the way. + +When she got there, she noticed the cabin was old and falling apart. But she wanted to explore, so she opened the door and walked inside. + +The cabin was so old that it creaked. She looked all around and found a big chair and a messy room. But she still liked the cabin. + +The girl felt proud of herself for finding the old cabin. She decided to make it better, so she cleaned it up and made it feel just like home. + +At the end of the day, when the sun set, the girl was very proud and happy. She had found her special cabin and made it her own. +Patty loved animals. She especially loved birds. She wanted to learn as much as she could about them. One day, she decided to go for a walk to the nearby lake. + +She was amazed by all the different birds that were flying around. One of them had a brightly coloured wing. Patty wanted to copy it. She wanted to fly like a bird. + +Patty was very competitive. She wanted to be better than everyone else. She kept practicing and practicing until she could flap her wings and fly. + +But one day, a fierce storm came. Patty quickly flew back home to safety. When it was over, she returned to the lake. And she was able to fly again. + +Patty was so proud of herself, and she kept practicing every day. She was determined to be the best flier in the park. +One sunny morning, Betty was walking in the meadow. She was looking at all the beautiful flowers. Suddenly, she heard a splash! She went over to the edge of the river to see what was going on. + +Betty saw an unknown animal in the water. She leaned over to take a closer look. She spoke softly, 'What is this animal?' + +The animal splashed its tail and said, 'I'm a fish. Can you help me get back to the ground?' + +Betty smiled and carefully put the fish on the ground. 'Be careful from now on and don't leave the ground again,' she said. + +The fish thanked her and said, 'I learned a valuable lesson today - when something is unknown, don't take risks without care.' + +Betty smiled. She had learned an important lesson too - be kind and help others. +Once there was a bears family who lived in an igloo. The father bear was fair and very kind. One day the wife bear was very sad and started to weep. The father bear asked his wife what was wrong. She said that she was sad because of a bad dream she had. + +The father bear said, “My dear, what can I do to make you feel better?†+ +The wife bear said, “Let’s take a trip to the riverside together.†+ +The family got ready and went to the riverside. The father bear was carrying his wife as they walked together. As soon as they reached the riverside, it was so beautiful that the wife bear stopped weeping. They enjoyed their time at the riverside and eventually made it back to their igloo with happy smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Sunny and Bob. One day, Sunny and Bob were playing in the park, when they saw something very shiny and colorful. It was a rubber! Sunny wanted to keep it, but Bob said it was not nice. + +Sunny thought, and remembered something his mommy once said. So he said to Bob, "Let's share it!" + +Bob was very happy. He said, "That's very helpful, Sunny". They both played with the rubber. They had so much fun that the rubber began to fly up very high in the sky. They both shouted, "Wow!" + +They both decided to share the rubber with their other friends too. Everyone was so happy and excited. They all had lots of fun. Even Sunny and Bob's parents played with the rubber. + +The sun started to set, but everyone was still happy. The word share was in everyone's heart. +Once upon a time, there was a bear. The bear went to his friend's house to say hello. When he arrived, he saw a jar of honey on the table. The bear said, "I have never tried honey before. Can I have a taste?" + +His friend said, "Yes, but be careful. Honey is very fragile." + +The bear nodded, and then he stuck his big paw into the jar of honey. But it was too slippery, and he had a very hard time getting his paw out. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't get it out. + +Suddenly, he had an idea. He asked his friend to help. His friend found a spoon and used it to scoop out the honey from the bear's paw. + +When the bear's paw was free, he thanked his friend and said, "That was yummy. I definitely like honey!" +Once upon a time there was a big lion. He was so big that he could take up an entire room. The lion liked to take lots of naps in the sun and roar at anything that came too close. + +One day, the lion was feeling bored so he decided to take a walk. As he was taking a stroll, he heard a funny sound. It sounded like someone singing a poem. + +Intrigued, he followed the sound and came to a clearing. There he saw a little girl, singing and dancing as she recited a poem. The lion was so impressed that he sat and listened to the poem. + +When she was finished, the lion said, "That was a good poem! Can I take it?" + +The girl smiled and said, "Of course you can take it. I wrote it just for you. Now you can take this poem with you wherever you go." The lion smiled and thanked the girl before taking the poem and walking away with a happy heart. +John and his mommy were walking to the hotel. John noticed a big red building up ahead. "Mommy, look, a hotel!" he yelled. + +Mommy smiled. "Let's go in!" + +John ran to the entrance. He was so excited to stay in the big red hotel. He looked around and saw lots of people and rooms with doors that were open. + +Suddenly, John heard a loud noise. He stopped and looked around. He noticed a lady coming out of a room, shouting and pointing at something. "What's wrong?" asked John frightened. + +Mommy came up to John and said, "It looks like she's very mad about something. Let's go to another room and stay away from her." + +John nodded and followed his mommy to another room. The hotel was so big and the walls were so red. It was like a castle. John was very happy, and he smiled. He couldn't wait to explore the hotel some more. +Once upon a time, there lived a naughty boy named Dave. He never did what his parents said and he loved to be naughty. One day, his mama said to him, "Dave, tomorrow is a very special day. You will go on a long journey!" + +Dave was surprised. He asked mama, "Where will I go?" + +Mama smiled and said, "A very special place. You will find out tomorrow!" + +The next morning, Dave set off on a journey with his mama. After a few hours of walking, they came to a very high mountain. Dave asked, "Where are we going, mama?" But mama just smiled and said, "Find out soon!" + +Dave knew something special was going to happen. As they climbed the mountain, he could see a faint light up ahead. When they came close, Dave could see a giant castle in the distance! + +They entered the castle and mama said, "Look, Dave. This is the place where you will strike a very important deal. Be very good and the deal will go through. If you are naughty, it might not happen!" + +Dave remembered mama's words and was very careful the whole time. In the end, his hard work paid off and Dave struck the deal successfully. + +Dave was so proud of himself and thanked his mama for a wonderful journey. +Once there was a little girl. She was very careful with her things. One day she took her drum to the park. She loved to pound on the drum while playing. All the birds and rabbits were so happy to hear the music. + +One day, she saw a kite flying in the sky above the park. She wanted to try to fly the kite. She grabbed the kite, held it tight and the wind took it away! She was so excited and started to run after it. + +But she had to be careful. She was running so fast she didn't see the big puddle of mud. She stepped in it and got her shoes all muddy! She had to go back to the park and clean them off. + +In the end, the little girl was able to clean her shoes and fly the kite. She had a great day at the park! +Once upon a time there was a man. He was very sad. He felt dead inside. + +He waited and waited and wondered why nothing changed. His sadness was so deep that tears filled his eyes. + +But then, one day he went to a special place. A place of fun and joy.He played games, sang songs and his heart began to fill up with happiness. + +He was no longer sad. He was no longer dead inside. He was filled with hope and love and the tears were gone. + +The man waited no longer. His life was full of hope and light. He was no longer waiting for something to change. He had changed himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane and her mom were walking outside when Jane noticed something dark. + +Jane: "Mom, look!" + +Mom: "What is it, Jane?" + +Jane: "A dark thing!" + +Mom: "What do you mean?" + +Jane pointed to a big, dark shape in the distance. + +Mom: "Oh, that's a storm cloud. Let's hurry home." + +They started running, but by the time they got home, the storm was already there. Jane and her mom were both shocked! They watched the dark storm clouds move across the sky. + +Later, after the storm had passed, Jane and her mom noticed something else in the sky. It was brighter and happier than the dark storm clouds -- it was a rainbow! Jane was so happy that she jumped with joy! + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a young rabbit called Peter. Peter wanted to find a special berry, but he had no idea where to look. He asked everyone he met if they had seen it, but no one had. + +One day, while he was hopping through the forest, he met a wise old owl. The owl had lived in the forest for many years. He saw the sadness in Peter's eyes and asked what was the matter. Peter explained the situation and asked if the owl had seen his special berry. + +The wise old owl said he had not, but he he thought Peter should look in the place where he had felt happiest. Peter remembered the wonderful times he had with his family in the meadow, so he decided to look there. Sure enough, there was the very berry he was looking for. + +The moral of this story is that wherever you look for happiness, sometimes you'll find it. But if you look in your own heart and in the places where you feel happiest, you'll be sure to find it. +Once upon a time there was a curious girl. She liked to examine things and find out what they were. One day, she found a game. She was very excited and couldn't wait to see what it was. She picked it up and examined it closely. + +"What is this?" she asked. + +A voice answered, "It's a game." + +She was very curious. She asked, "What do I do with it?" + +The voice said, "You can play it. Have fun!" + +The girl smiled. She grabbed the game and took it with her. She spent the day exploring and playing with the game. It was a lot of fun. + +At the end of the day, she was tired. But she was so glad she had found the game and examined it. She put it away in a nice, safe place and went to bed. +Mia and Dad were outside in the garden playing with their spade. Dad showed Mia how to use it. He said, "Mia, we can dig here." + +Mia liked to dig and she asked, "What else can I do with it?" + +Dad said, "We can shoot with it too. Look, like this." He showed her how to aim and shoot. + +Mia loved shooting and she found it very exciting. She also found it a bit tricky. Sometimes she had to move carefully because her shots were very delicate. + +Mia smiled and said, "I'm getting really good at this." + +Dad said, "Yes, you are. Keep practicing and you'll be an expert shooter soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a train and it weighed a lot. One day, the train set off for a very special journey. It was going to take the passengers to a very comfortable and exciting place! + +Passengers were beginning to board the train when one little boy started to worry about how heavy the train was. He looked up at his mom and asked, "Mommy, how does the train weigh so much?" + +His mom smiled and said, "The train is so heavy because all the passengers and their things are on board. And even though it feels heavy, it always brings us to comfortable places." + +The little boy smiled and looked at the train as it pulled away. He felt a little bit comforted by his mom's words. He knew that no matter how much the train weighed, it would always get them to their destination. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Tina. She was so happy and always full of life. Every day Tina would ride her bicycle around the park and admire the different shapes in the trees. On one of her rides, Tina saw a special shape. It was like a star, but bigger and more beautiful. She knew she had to have it! + +Tina asked her mom if they could buy the shape. Her mom said no, saying Tina was too young. She was upset, but didn't give up. She asked her neighbor if they could buy the shape together. Tina's neighbor said yes and that made Tina so excited! + +That afternoon, Tina and her neighbor rode their bicycles to the store to buy the shape. When they arrived, Tina's neighbor said, "This shape is beautiful. It looks like a star!" Everyone in the store admired the shape and Tina was so proud. + +As they prepared to leave, someone else noticed the shape and said, "I want that shape too!" Tina felt a little envious that someone else wanted her shape, but she was still happy she got it. + +From that day onward, Tina and her neighbor would often ride their bicycles to the park together and admire the shape. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man and an elderly woman who loved each other very much. They wanted to marry, so they asked their friends to come over to the two join them together. The friends brought some berry pies to celebrate the occasion. + +As they were exchanging their vows, the elderly man began to cry and said, "I'm so happy right now. I'm sure our days will be filled with joy and happiness." The woman smiled and kissed him. + +Suddenly, a little girl came up to the couple and said, "I want berry pies too!" Everyone laughed. The elderly man looked down at the girl and said, "Ah, when you grow up and get married, I'm sure you'll have lots of berry pies to eat." + +The girl thought about it for a moment, then looked up at the elderly couple and said, "Yes, I'll marry for berry pies!" + +Everyone — even the old couple — chuckled. The girl had no idea that she had just foreshadowed the couple's future years of joy, happiness and of course, lots of delicious berry pies. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - Toby and Jane. + +Toby and Jane were always together, whether they were playing in the park or running in the garden. + +One day, they heard a loud rumble. Toby said to Jane, “What was that noise?†+ +Jane replied, “It was an earthquake. It was a really terrible one.†+ +Toby shivered and said, “Let’s join hands so that we don’t get scared.†+ +So Toby and Jane held hands, and waited for the earthquake to end. After the earthquake stopped, they were relieved and hugged each other. + +From that day onwards, Toby and Jane were never apart and always joined hands whenever they heard a rumble. +Sally the penguin and her best friend, Jeff the seal, were ice skating on the icy pond. As they twirled around the pond, Sally noticed something small in the distance. They decided to take a closer look and it was a prune! + +“Let’s get it!†Sally exclaimed. + +“No, let’s not†Jeff disagreed. + +Sally and Jeff argued back and forth until they couldn’t agree. Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew the prune away. + +“We should have got it,†Sally said sadly. + +Jeff nodded in agreement. They skated their way back to the shore and when they were finished, they both agreed. No matter what, they were always going to be best friends. +Once upon a time there was a tuna who wanted to escape. She tried to swim deep and then to the surface. But the water was too heavy and she couldn't move fast enough. + +The tuna tried to talk to the sea creatures but they just laughed. She asked, "Please help me escape?" +But the creatures said, "No, the water is too heavy for you. You'll never get away." + +So the tuna kept trying. She swam up and down, but the heavy water was too much for her and she couldn't move. Desperate, she asked the sea creatures one more time. "Please," she begged, "Help me escape!" +But the creatures only shook their heads sadly and said, "Sorry, that's just impossible." + +The poor tuna had no where to go. She stayed in the heavy water and could not escape. The end. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit called Peter. He was a very speedy rabbit and he loved running as fast as he could. + +One day, Peter was running very quickly in the forest when he came across a waffle. He stopped to look at it and thought it looked delicious. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "What are you doing?" it said. Peter looked around but couldn't see anyone. + +Peter was getting very scared when he noticed a cloud above him. "Are you the one who asked me what I'm doing?" Peter said nervously. + +The cloud replied, "Yes I am. What are you doing?" + +Peter answered, "I'm looking at this waffle and thinking about how delicious it looks." The cloud laughed and said, "You should be careful. Sometimes these waffles can be very ignorant!" + +Peter was relieved that the cloud wasn't angry with him. He thanked the cloud for their advice and then speedily ran back home. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy named Jack. Jack liked to have fun. + +One day Jack got some mail. It was special mail. It had a pretty picture on it! Jack was so excited. He wanted to release the mail. + +Jack started to open the mail. Inside, there was a surprise for Jack. It was a bright, shiny balloon! This made Jack very happy. + +Jack held onto the balloon string and released it into the sky. The balloon rose up into the air and disappeared into the sky. + +Jack waved goodbye to the balloon. He had a really nice day. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who were talking about what to do with their son. He was a very curious 3 year old and always wanted to explore. + +One day, the little boy saw a huge candle in the living room. He was mesmerised by the vibrant colours and the thick wax. He wanted to touch it, but his mommy said no and told him to stay away from it. + +The little boy did not listen and he slowly crept closer and closer to the candle. As he was about to reach for it, his daddy yelled "STOP!" + +The little boy stopped and asked why he was not allowed to touch the candle. His daddy explained that it was dangerous since it was huge and would burn if he was too close. He also said that it was important to always listen even if it doesn't make sense. + +The little boy swallowed his disappointment but he felt proud that he listened to his parents and didn't touch the candle. He vowed to always trust his parents and listen to them even if he did not understand why. +One day, two friends, Tim and Jack, were playing in their backyard. Tim was looking around when he noticed something black. He saw a stack of black objects hanging from a tree. +Jack was curious. He wanted to know what the black stack was, so he asked Tim. +"I don't know," answered Tim. +The two friends were both very curious, so Tim decided to find out what it was. They slowly walked up to the tree and Tim started to reach for the black stack. +Suddenly, there was a loud noise! Tim and Jack stepped back in shock. They couldn't believe what had just happened--a flock of black birds had just flown out from the stack! +Tim and Jack laughed at the surprise. They had expected anything but a flock of birds. + +Foreshadowing can be fun and exciting, especially when it leads to a surprise ending like this one did. +Once upon a time, there lived a princess and a dragon in the same kingdom. The dragon was quite small, but he was very ugly. + +One day, the princess decided to go for a walk. As she was walking she mumbled to herself, +"I wish I could play with the dragon in the kingdom". + +Just then, the dragon heard her and flew up to meet the princess. He said, +"I can play with you, princess!" + +But the princess screamed in surprise and shouted, +"No! I want to play with a real dragon, not you!" + +The dragon was angry, so he flew away. He flew over to a nearby castle and told a magic pill about the princess. + +The pill said, +"Don't worry, dragon. I can make you look beautiful like the princess". + +So the dragon swallowed the pill, and he became so beautiful that the princess couldn't help but love him. The dragon and the princess were finally able to play together, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was an ancient door. The door was like no other door in the world. It had an invitation to something special locked inside of it. + +One day, a small boy named Jack stumbled across the door. Jack was only three years old, but he was very brave. He stood in front of the door and said, "What is inside of you?". + +The door replied, "A secret invitation to something special. It is very old and precious. Would you like to open it and find out what is inside?". + +Jack nodded eagerly, and together he and the door opened the lock. When Jack pulled away the lock, he saw the beautiful invitation glowing inside. He was so surprised, he couldn't find any words to say. + +The door chuckled, "Go on Jack, take it and find out what is inside." + +Jack carefully took the invitation in his hands and as he held it, he realized he was about to embark on an ancient and magical adventure. + +"Thank you!" he said. + +The door smiled, "You're welcome, Jack. Now go, you have an invitation to explore." + +And with that, Jack started on his ancient adventure. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Sam. He was three years old and he loved exploring. One day, Sam decided to observe what was outside his window. He saw a lot of birds flying around, a car driving by and some people walking. As Sam observed the world, he noticed something else. There was a pin on the ground, shining brightly in the sun. + +Sam was curious about the pin, so he decided to go outside and get it. He was excited and quickly hurried outside. With a smile on his face, he reached his hand out and picked up the pin. He turned it around, looked at it and held it tightly. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. “Where did you find that pin?†It was his father. + +“I found it on the ground,†Sam said proudly. + +“That pin is very special,†his father said. “It's an available pin, which means it needs to be shared with all your friends.†+ +Sam smiled and nodded. “I'll make sure to share it with everybody!†he said. + +And he did. Sam shared the pin with his friends and family, so that everybody could enjoy it together. +Once upon a time there was a brave boy named Dave. Dave thought he could do anything. He wanted to show everyone that he was brave so he decided to climb a tall tree. While Dave was climbing, he slipped and fell right into a bush. He landed right in front of an ashtray. He was really scared but he was brave and he wanted to prove it. + +Dave looked at the ashtray and thought to himself that he should be able to pick it up. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't move it. He was really scared now and wanted to go away, but he didn't want to show that he was scared. He stayed around the ashtray for a long time. + +Suddenly a voice called out from behind him. It was a policeman and he was angry. He said that it was illegal to pick up ashtrays and he had to arrest Dave. Dave was so scared he started to cry and he ran away from the policeman. + +Dave was never brave again and always remembered this bad ending to his brave attempt. +Once upon a time, there lived a jolly old man and a little girl. The little girl asked the old man if they could play a game together. + +The old man smiled, but instead of starting the game right away, he said: "Let's wait for a little while and see if anyone else wants to join us in our game". + +The little girl was so excited! She couldn't wait any longer, so she began to demand that they start the game now. + +The old man laughed and said: "Ah, young one, I see you are eager to play! But if someone else joined in, it would be more fun". + +The little girl was disappointed, but she knew the old man was right. So she decided to wait. Then, all of a sudden, two more people walked in: a jolly old woman, and her grandchild. + +"Ahh, now the game can start!" said the old man. And the old woman added: "A game is more fun when everyone can join in!" + +The little girl smiled. Now they could play the game together and have lots of fun. And they all lived happily ever after. +Thomas was out for a walk with his dad. Suddenly, Thomas saw a bald man sitting on a bench at the park. + +"Dad," said Thomas, pointing to the man. "Why is the man bald?" + +"The man chose to shave his head," Dad replied. + +Thomas nodded, but he still had more questions: "What is he doing?" + +"He's signing," Dad said. "He's signing to a person who can't hear." + +Thomas was intrigued. He watched the bald man signing with his hands and soon figured out what the man was saying. + +Thomas felt happy. He had made a new friend and couldn't wait to say hello. He ran up to the bench and said "hi!" + +The bald man was surprised but he smiled at Thomas. Then he said something back with his hands - he had signed "hi" to Thomas. + +Thomas and the bald man talked and smiled at each other. Even though they communicated with either words or signs, they understood each other. Thomas was happy he found a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little 3 year old girl who was busy playing in the garden. Her name was Jenny. Suddenly, in the distance, she heard her mum calling her to come inside for lunch. Jenny was excited and quickly ran towards the house. As she reached the bin outside the house, she noticed that one of its wheels was broken. + +She asked her mum why the bin was broken. Her mum replied “I have been telling you to delay repairing the bin for a few days now, but you haven’t. Now the bin is broken." Jenny understood the moral of the story: when you delay taking care of important tasks, it could create problems. + +The next day, Jenny made sure she took care of her tasks right away. She was happy and felt dizzy with joy. Jenny had learnt a valuable lesson in life. +In a faraway land, there lived a prince with a very special name - Harry. He was an important prince in his kingdom, but one day something happened that changed his life forever. + +One morning, the prince was walking in the woods when he saw something. It was a small, furry creature - an animal in trouble. The prince rescued the creature and took him home. + +The prince wanted to give the creature a name, so he called him Braveheart. The prince looked after Braveheart and they became very close. + +One day, the prince had to go away. He didn't want to leave Braveheart alone, so he took the animal with him. But the prince made a mistake - he broke a law and he was caught. The prince felt very guilty. + +The King of the land decided that prince Harry should be punished. The King took away the prince's special name, and instead gave him a new name - Guilty. The prince was very sad, and Braveheart too. But the prince had done wrong, so he accepted the punishment. + +From then on, prince Guilty and Braveheart continued to be very close friends. The prince was a better person, and the King was happy. And wherever he went, prince Guilty kept his new name and never forgot what it meant. +Jimmy had a new toy chest that he wanted to sort. He asked his mom for help. + +"Mom, can you help me sort my chest?" asked Jimmy. + +"Sure!" said Mom with a smile. + +Jimmy's mom showed him how to sort his toys. She divided them into two piles. One was for cars and the other one was for trucks. + +When they were done sorting, Jimmy felt a little bit heavy, so his mom suggested that they take a break. + +"Let's stay here for a few minutes and rest," said Mom. + +Jimmy was happy to stay and enjoy a moment of rest with his mom. +Once, there was a little girl called Jane. Jane was very naughty. One day, her mother decided to punish her for her bad behaviour. + +Jane's mother took out a spoon from the drawer. She said: "Jane, here is a spoon. Sit down and I will punish you now." Jane started to cry. + +Mother gave Jane a light tap on her hand with the spoon. Jane stopped crying and said: "I'm sorry." Mother hugged Jane and said: "It's okay. Just don't do it again." + +Jane felt better knowing that she was forgiven. She never misbehaved again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He wasn't like other kids: he found interesting things very easily. One day, Jack went for a walk in the woods and he discovered something special. It was an oat and it was purple. Jack was so excited. He wanted to take it home. + +Jack ran home and wanted to show his mom. But when he got there, he found out Mom was busy cooking. He told Mom about his purple oat and showed it to her. Mom was very surprised. She asked Jack how he had found such a strange thing. + +Jack smiled and said he had discovered it. He said that he used his special eyes to spot it in the grass. Mom was very proud of Jack and decided to make the oat part of dinner. + +So Jack and Mom worked together to make a delicious purple oat dish. They both enjoyed it very much. Jack never forgot his special discovery. + +From then on, Jack was always on the lookout for new things. He would discover something new every time he went out. He found so many wonderful things. Jack loved his special adventures! +Once there was a duck. The duck was always very excited to go on walks with its family. But one day it started to rain. This made the duck very uncomfortable, because it wasn't used to the rain. + +Its family all huddled together under a big umbrella, but the duck waddled away alone. It wasn't sure where to go, so it kept walking until it found a home. + +The duck thought this home looked very warm, so it knocked on the door. After a few minutes, the door opened and a kind family welcomed the duck inside. + +The duck found out that this family was very poor. But even though they didn't have much, they were still kind enough to invite the duck in and make it feel comfortable. + +The duck learned an important lesson that day: it's better to help someone who is less fortunate than you even if you don't have much. That's what it means to have a heart of gold! +Little Sammy was feeling very excited. He had been promised a surprise today and couldn't wait to find out what it was. + +He lay on the grass and watched the clouds float by in the sky. Then he heard his dad's voice. + +"Sammy, come inside now! It's time for your surprise!" + +Sammy quickly got up and ran as fast as he could inside the house. + +"Wow!" he shouted. + +On the table was a shiny, fast toy car. It had bright orange and blue stripes, and Sammy couldn't believe his eyes! + +"Can I drive it, please?" he asked his dad. + +"Of course! Go have fun!" his dad replied. + +Sammy quickly grabbed the toy car and lay it outside. Then he put his hands on the steering wheel and raced off down the driveway, faster than he ever had before! + +It was the best surprise ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had the most adventurous spirit. One day, she decided to explore a new part of the woods. She saw a big, dark tree and she was a little fearful. The tree had two big eyes and two big ears. + +The little girl stepped closer and said, "Hi, tree!" Suddenly, the tree's eyes began to wink. Then, it said, "Hello, little girl! What are you doing in my woods?" + +The girl was so surprised that she froze. She didn't know what to say. Then, the tree said, "It's OK. Don't be scared. I'm your friend and I'm here to keep you safe." The little girl felt a warmth in her heart and she knew that the tree would always be her friend. +Once upon a time there was a kid named Jack. He wanted to go outside and have some fun but his daddy said it was too difficult. Jack wanted to trust his daddy, so he decided to stay. + +One day, Jack heard loud noises coming from outside. He asked his daddy, "What is that?" Daddy said, "Those are fireworks, but it is too dangerous for you to go outside. We can watch from the window. I'll help you see the beautiful lights." + +Jack watched the colorful fireworks from the window, without ever leaving the house. He was amazed by the lights, and he knew his daddy was right -- it was too dangerous to go outside. + +The next day, Daddy and Jack decided to go exploring. First, they went to the park. Then, they went to the beach. Jack was worried at first, but he trusted his daddy to keep him safe. + +Jack was so happy that he trusted his daddy. Without trust, things can be so difficult. But with trust, there are no limits! +Once there was a bunny who loved to hop. Every day she would bounce around the fields looking for yummy carrots and berries to eat. One day, while she was hopping she noticed a boot in the middle of the field. She thought this was strange and decided to check it out. + +She hopped up and gave the boot a poke. All of a sudden, a small frog popped out of it with a grin and said, "Hi, I'm the boot frog!" The bunny was a bit startled, but the frog seemed nice. + +He explained that he had been living in the boot for a very long time, because he was bored of living in the pond with all the other frogs. He wanted to try something different. The bunny thought it sounded like fun and decided she wanted to try it too. + +So the bunny and the frog decided to take turns living in the boot. But the bunny soon learned that being bored was no fun at all. She decided that it was much more fun to explore and enjoy the outdoors. + +The moral of the story is: no matter how different your life may seem from someone else's, it's important to remember that you have the freedom to choose what's best for you. +Once upon a time there lived a girl named Jane. She was very sad because she was going to the doctor. She didn't know why she had to go, but her Mommy urged her to go. + +At the doctor’s office, Jane was scared. She did not want to do what the doctor told her. Finally, she bravely said to the doctor: "Why do I have to come here?" + +The doctor replied, "I am going to give you a special medicine that will make you feel better. Don't be scared, Jane. Be brave!" + +Jane frowned but felt a little better knowing what was going to happen. She took the medicine and soon she was feeling better. She ran outside and happily smiled for the first time in days. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tim and Ryan. They were both very tall and loved to play outside. One day, Tim and Ryan were in the field. + +“Let’s remove the hay!†said Ryan. + +“Yes!†said Tim excitedly. + +The boys started to remove the hay. After they had removed the hay, they looked around and saw something pretty. + +“What do you think that is?†asked Tim. + +“I don't know!†said Ryan. + +The boys ran up to the surprise and to find a huge scarecrow with a hat, and a big smile on his face. + +“Wow!†yelled Ryan. + +That night they went to bed and the next day they all went back to the field. The scarecrow had been removed and replaced with something new, a tall giraffe. + +“Oh wow, look at that!†said Ryan. + +And from that day forward, the two boys and the tall giraffe were great friends and played in the field together for many years. +Once there was a boy named Adam who loved animals. He particularly loved birds because they were so colorful. He wanted to have his own bird so he went to the pet store. There, he saw a lovely bluebird in a cage and he begged his parents to buy it. His parents agreed, so they bought it and took it home. + +Once they got home, they put the bird in their backyard. Its feathers were so beautiful, especially in the sunlight. Adam was very happy and he wanted to play with it right away. So he ran outside and said, “Hi little bird! Let’s be friends. I promise to take care of you.†+ +The bird chirped happily and flew onto Adam’s finger. Adam laughed and hugged the bird. Then he told the bird, “I want to name you Lung.†The bird cooed and flapped its wings excitedly. + +Adam looked at Lung and smiled. He was so happy that he had made such a wonderful promise. He knew he would do anything to make sure Lung was safe and happy. He also knew that he would never forget his beautiful and colorful friend. +John was so excited! He was going to wear his favorite costume for his school's carnival. He had the perfect costume, it had a tall hat and a long cape. He felt like a superhero! + +John skipped to school, eager for the carnival. He wanted to win the prize for best costume. + +John saw all the other kids costumes. He should have won the prize easily. Unfortunately, there was one costume that was even better than his. + +John ran up to the costumed kid and asked, "My costume is better. Why did you win the prize?" + +The kid replied, "My costume cost a lot of money. That's why I won." + +John was so disappointed. But he had something the other kid didn't have: a tall attitude. He felt better. + +But then he got a surprise. The carnival organizers announced that the kid had bought the costume illegally. John won the prize after all! He had skipped his way to success! + +Unfortunately, the prize was taken away when it was discovered that John copied the other kid's costume. He had no prize and only disappointment. He should have followed the rules instead of being too tall for his own good. +One day, a mommy and her little three year old daughter were playing in the house. The mommy brought out a box filled with colorful things. She said to her daughter, "let's be creative!" Her daughter smiled and opened the box. Inside, she saw scissors and couldn't wait to use them. She asked her mommy to show her how they worked. + +The mommy showed her daughter how to cut paper with the scissors. Every time the daughter made a cut with the scissors, she got more excited. When mommy saw how excited her daughter was, she said, "Now, I'm going to send you on a creative mission!" + +The daughter was so excited for the mission, she couldn't help but be excited for what it would be. She wondered if it would be fun, or difficult. Mommy smiled and said, "Before I send you on your mission, I want you to remember how to use these scissors." + +The daughter listened as her mommy continued, "Now, go cut something colorful and bring it back to me." With that, the mommy sent the daughter off on her creative mission. The daughter was excited as she raced off to find something to cut. She was sure her mission would turn out fun and creative. +Once upon a time, there was a very lucky girl. One day, she was sitting in her room, when she heard the sound of something being cut. She ran out of her room and saw her mom cutting paper into shapes with scissors. + +The girlasked her mom why she was cutting the paper. Her mom said that she was making things for a special story. + +The girl was so excited! She wanted to make her own story. So, her mom gave her some paper and some scissors. The girl was so happy! She cut the paper into different shapes, made them into a story, and then put it on her wall. + +The girl was so proud of her story. From then on, her room was filled with lots of colorful paper cuts and stories. The girl was so lucky. She loved telling her stories to everyone she met. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was always thinking of ways to have fun. One day he decided to go on an adventure! + +The little boy put on his hat and crept out the door. He saw a large university and walked in to explore. He saw all the students learning and started to feel bad. + +He went over to a man and asked him why he was sad. The man smiled and said “Someone stole my book!†The little boy was sad and felt very shook. + +He decided to help the man find his book. He searched a very large room and sure enough, he found it! The man was so pleased, he thanked the little boy. + +The little boy was happy he could help and smiled. He had helped someone with his adventurous way! +Once there was a little girl who was very playful. She loved to explore and go on adventures outside. One day, she came across a picture on a tree. She thought it was funny, so she got closer to take a better look. + +Suddenly, the picture started to move! She was very scared but she didn't want to run away. She asked the picture, "Why are you moving?". + +The picture answered, "I'm here to scare you!" + +The little girl was so scared she ran away fast. She never went near that tree again. The picture stayed on the tree and continued to scare people who passed by. The poor little girl never knew that the picture was playful and really wanted to be her friend. +Kari was the most popular girl in her preschool. She wore the cutest shoes and had the prettiest hair. She was always singing and playing with her friends. + +One day all the kids were playing in the playground. Kari was singing and swinging on the swing faster and higher than anyone else, when suddenly, she noticed something to the left. + +Kari looked closer and saw a little ladybug. She was so excited. She had never seen a ladybug before. She tried to get closer, but the ladybug seemed to fly away. + +Kari looked around and saw that she had left her friends behind. She ran back to the playground and asked her best friend Nancy to come and see the ladybug with her. + +Nancy was amazed. She had never seen a ladybug so close before either. They watched it fly around together until it finally flew away. + +Kari and Nancy held hands as they walked back to the playground. Kari was very proud of herself for finding something so special and popular. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a little girl. They were having dinner together one night. The mommy said to the little girl, “Do you want to dance?†The little girl’s face lit up and she said, “Yes!†+ +So they went outside, into the backyard. The sky was so big and bright with stars twinkling. When they started to dance, the mommy and the little girl moved their feet in circles, like they were spinning. They laughed and danced faster and faster, arm in arm. + +When they stopped, the mommy said, “Wow, look at your thin little arms! They are so thin and wiggling!†And the little girl smiled and showed her mommy how she could move her arms. Then they both laughed. + +The mommy and the little girl held hands and danced a final twirl and then went back inside for dinner. +Once upon a time, there lived a giant. He was very tall and strong and he loved to roar. Everyone was scared of him and ran away whenever he made his loud noise. + +One day the giant was feeling very brave and decided to climb up a tall mountain. He was so strong that he almost made it to the top, but then he got stuck. He shouted for help and all the small animals started to chatter. + +Finally, one of them offered to help him down. "Oh I am so grateful" said the giant. "Thank you very much." + +The small animal was happy and started to tug at the giant's leg to get him down but it was too tight, the giant was stuck. + +No matter how he tried, he couldn't get free. He shouted even louder this time and soon the mountain shook and started to crumble. Everyone screamed and the giant had to end his journey with a very bad ending. +Once there was a little boy named Jake. Jake liked to go outside and play with his friends. Today was a special day. + +As Jake walked outside, he felt the wet grass. Suddenly, he saw something ordinary - it looked like a toy! Jake was very excited. He ran over to the object to take a closer look. + +When Jake reached the toy, he stopped. Why? The toy was not ordinary at all...it was a dragon! Jake had never seen a dragon before! + +The dragon said, "Hey there! Would you like to play with me?" + +Jake replied, "Sure! What do you want to play?" + +The dragon said, "Let's play tag! Ready, set, go!" + +Jake and the dragon ran around laughing and playing tag. The day ended with a lot of fun and lots of happy memories. + +But eventually, it was time to say goodbye. The dragon said his goodbyes to Jake and flew away. Jake waved goodbye, and watched until the dragon disappeared from his sight. + +Jake walked back into his house, happy and wet from playing outside all day. +Once there was a little boy, he was three-years-old. He was playing outside in the park and had a lot of fun. + +The boy liked to explore and he saw something strange. It was a smelly whistle lying on the ground. He picked it up and blew it. To his surprise, the whistle made a loud sound. + +He was excited and cheered for himself. "Wow, I made it whistle!" + +Just then, he heard someone laughing. He looked around and saw an old man. The old man said, "You made it whistle? That was great!" + +The boy smiled and said, "Yes! I made it whistle!" + +The old man said, "You know, when you blow this whistle, it marks the end of a fun day." + +The boy was surprised. "Really? Does it really end things?" + +The old man smiled and said, "Yes, it does! Now blow the whistle again and see what happens." + +The boy blew the smelly whistle and the sound marked the end of a wonderful day in the park. He smiled and knew that his new found whistle had magic powers. +Once there was a successful little girl named Lydia. She had a bright and sunny smile. One day, she decided to pick peaches from the trees in the backyard of her house. She was so excited! + +She picked and picked, until her bucket was full of peaches. She was delighted with her hard work. “Look at all of these fruits,†she said. She lovingly put them in her basket and was ready to go. + +Suddenly, she stopped. She noticed that she had left something behind. She looked around and got so sad. “I miss one peach,†she said. + +Just then, her mom came out to the backyard. She saw Lydia looking sadly around for the missing peach. Her mom asked her what was wrong. Lydia replied, “I can’t find one of the peaches that I picked.†+ +Her mom hugged her and said, “It’s alright, sweetheart. Look at all the peaches you have been successful at getting. Don’t worry about the one that you've missed.†Lydia was comforted by her mom and was happy. + +The next day, Lydia went back to the backyard and was happy to find the missing peach! She was so happy and hugged it tightly as she finished her peachy harvest. +One summer day, Alex and his mommy went to the airport. Alex was so excited to see a jet up close! He ran over to the edge of the airport and admired the jet as it rose up and flew away. + +Mommy smiled and said, “Isn’t it beautiful, Alex?†+ +Alex nodded and hoped the jet would come back soon. + +But as the day went on, Alex got frustrated that the jet still had not returned. He started to cry and his mommy tried to comfort him, “Don’t worry, Alex. You can admire the jet when it comes back.†+ +Alex sniffled and looked up at the sky with hope that the jet would return. But after many hours, the jet never came. Alex was so sad, and even his mommy felt frustrated that they waited so long. + +The jet never came and Alex’s dreams of admiring it up close never came true. +Once there was a small flame living in a cave. She had a bright and shiny light, but she was very lonely. One day, she decided to travel outside of the cave, in search of company. + +She walked for a long time until she came across a sour apple tree. Underneath the tree, there was a little girl, polishing a bright red apple. + +The flame asked the young girl’s name. + +“My name is Dottie,†the girl said proudly. + +The flame realized how special this girl was, and asked her to be friends. + +“Sure,†Dottie said, smiling. + +The flame was so excited that she began to dance around the apple tree. She lit up the whole tree with her bright and shiny light. + +Dottie and the flame stayed friends forever, and they would often come to the tree to polish apples and enjoy each other’s company. The flame appreciated that her light was no longer lonely. +Once upon a time there was a mummy and her little girl. The mummy and little girl had a special meal that they liked having together. It was original, with lots of yummy food. + +One day, their meal changed. Instead of having their special meal, the mummy and the little girl had something completely different. + +The little girl looked up at mummy and said: "Why did we change?" + +Mummy smiled and said,†We changed because it was time to try something new. Sometimes, we need to enjoy a new experience!†+ +The mummy and big girl both had a taste. It was still yummy, just different from the original meal. + +The mummy and little girl shared a hug and started eating. They both enjoyed their new, changed meal and agreed to have it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and full of energy. + +One day, while Lucy was playing in the garden she found something strange: a bottle of perfume. It was an unknown perfume that she had never seen before. + +Lucy asked her mom, "What is that?" + +Mom replied, "I don't know. Let's think about what it might be." + +Lucy explored the bottle and smelled it. She thought it was a beautiful smell. + +"This must be perfume," Lucy said. + +She was so excited and wanted to play with it. But mom said, "No, that's an unknown perfume. We need to keep it safe." + +So Lucy put the bottle in a special place in her bedroom, where she would be able to find it anytime she wanted. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amelia. She was three years old and she loved to explore. One day she saw a chimney and she asked her mom if she could go and take a look. + +Her mother said she could, so Amelia skipped up to the chimney. But when she got there, she realised it was really tall and she couldn't get to the top. + +Amelia was feeling very sad but then a magical fairy appeared and asked her what was wrong. Amelia said she had wanted to look inside the chimney but it was too tall. + +The fairy said she could help and flew up to the top and waved a wand. Suddenly, the chimney was really tiny and Amelia could climb on top of it. + +As Amelia peeked inside the chimney she saw a terrible sight. Instead of smoke and soot, there was a little family of mice living inside it. Amelia was so surprised and scared! + +The fairy said not to worry and she asked if Amelia wanted to play with the mice. After a few moments, Amelia agreed and smiled. + +She had an amazing day playing with the mice and the fairy. And from that day onward, Amelia was very careful when she asked to explore something new. +Once there was a bald animal who liked to wander. One day, he decided to explore the forest. He found beautiful flowers, and tall trees. He heard birds singing in the branches, and saw all kinds of bugs. + +As he continued to wander, he ran into a curious bear cub. The cub said, “What are you doing in my forest?†+The bald animal answered, “I am just exploring. I wanted to see what kind of creatures live here.†+ +The little cub said, “Well, I like it here. There are so many things to see. Come with me and I will show you around.†+ +The bald animal followed the bear cub who showed him all kinds of different animals and plants. He learned so much! They continued to wander, until they came back to the spot where they first met. + +The bald animal was very happy, and thanked the bear cub for showing him around. The two went home, and the bald animal couldn't wait to come back and explore the forest again. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man. He owned a large house and his land was full of fruit trees. One day, he had an idea. He wanted to create a pit on his land, so his family could enjoy eating fruit in the sunshine. + +The man thought so much about how he could create such a pit, that he decided to ask a friend for help. "Can you help me remove some earth so I can have a pit?" he said to his friend. + +Happily the friend agreed and together they removed some earth from the ground. They worked hard and made the pit much bigger than either of them had imagined. + +The man was so pleased with the pit that he called his family together. Now they could come and pick fruit from the trees and sit around in the sun. They filled the pit with fruit and ate together, happy in the sunshine. + +The wealthy man was glad to have created such a wonderful pit for his family to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Alice. She was very independent and did everything by herself. + +One day, Alice felt very sad. She sat down and started to cry. + +Her mom saw her and said, "Sweetheart, why are you crying?" +Alice said, "My muscles hurt and I want to do this by myself, but I can't!" + +Her mom gave her a hug and said, "It's ok, sweetheart. You don't have to be independent all the time. Sometimes its ok to ask for help. Besides, I will help you with whatever you need." + +Alice smiled, and she felt better. Her mom helped her with whatever she needed, and together they were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little girl called Jane. Jane loved playing with her blocks. She would build them into castles and play pretend games with them all day. + +One day, her little brother Jake came over. Jake hated blocks! He thought they were boring and wanted to play something else. Jane begged him to play with her and promised to let him be the King of the castle. + +However, Jake still refused. He said "I hate blocks, I want to play something else!". +Jane got angry and shouted "No! I want to play with blocks". + +Suddenly, her mother came in and heard the shouting. She sat them both down and said "Now, now children. No one should ever hate blocks! They're lots of fun and why don't you try playing something together? + +Jane and Jake agreed and soon were playing together with their blocks, pretending to be knights and dragons. Jane and Jake found a way to have fun together after all. + +They soon realized that playing together was much more charming than arguing. From then onwards, they always put aside their differences and enjoyed playing with the blocks together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was only three years old. Lucy was a happy girl who loved playing outside. + +One sunny day, Lucy was playing in the park when she found a small pebble. She was so excited that she picked it up and she ran to show her Mommy. + +“Mommy, look at this!†said Lucy. She held out the pebble to show her mom. + +“Oh, that is a fair pebble,†said her mommy. “Try and see if it fits in your hand.†+ +Lucy tried to hold the pebble in her hand, but it was too big. Her mommy took it out of her hand and said “Let’s try and find a nice place to relax.†+ +So, Lucy and her mommy went to the nearby lake. They sat down on the grass and watched the birds flying above them. Lucy felt so relaxed and peaceful. + +It was the perfect ending to a perfect day. +Once upon a time there was a mole. He was a clean mole, and he liked to roll around the garden. One day he came across another animal, a little rabbit. + +The mole said to the rabbit, "are you having fun?" + +The rabbit replied, "Yes! I'm rolling around and around like you!" + +The mole replied, "That's great! It's one of the most fun things to do!" + +And so the mole and the rabbit rolled around the garden together, having the most wonderful time. They rolled up hills and down into valleys, and around the garden many times. + +When they were tired, they stopped and said goodbye. The mole said to the rabbit, "Let's do this again soon!" + +And so they waved goodbye and went their separate ways. From that day on, they met up regularly in the garden and rolled together! +Once upon a time, a furry cat named Pumpkin wanted to join the neighborhood network. She knocked on the door and asked, "May I join the network?" + +The network was rather selective, so all the animals living in the neighborhood gathered, thinking of ways to help Pumpkin. The bunny suggested, "Maybe we can help her build her own network!" Everyone agreed that this was a great plan, so they set to work. + +Finally, the animals finished and proudly presented the network to Pumpkin. They were very excited when Pumpkin said, "I love it! May I join?" + +The animals said, "Yes, you may!" and permitted Pumpkin to join the network. From then on, she was part of the network and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Isabella who lived in a small house with her mom and dad. Every day Isabella would go out to the backyard and see all the wonderful flowers that were blooming. She loved when all the colors were popping and would look at the petals of each flower. + +One day, Isabella saw a strange flower and she was very anxious. She asked her mom, "what kind of flower is that?". Her mom replied, "That, my dear, is a sunflower". Isabella was amazed and ran right over, "wow, it's huge!". + +Isabella's mom walked over and explained to her that the sunflower would bloom with more and more petals each day. Isabella smiled and said excitedly, "I want to watch it bloom". She sat back and watched every day as the petals of the sunflower slowly opened and began to shine. Isabella was so happy and she smiled every time she saw the sunflower blooming in her backyard. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Will. Every day Will played with his friends in the sunshine. One day, his friends said that they would like to explore the forest. Will thought this sounded like fun, so he agreed. + +As they walked into the forest, the trees grew higher and the shadows got longer. Will shivered and wished he had stayed at home. Although his friends thought this was silly, he could not shake the feeling of dread growing in his chest. + +Without warning, they came upon a giant tree. It was so tall that Will could barely see the tallest branches. His friends wanted to climb it, but Will was scared. He knew that it was too hard and too high, and he had a bad sight deep inside that something bad would happen. His friends ignored him and started to climb. + +Suddenly, Will heard a loud crack. He swirled around just in time to see one of his friends fall to the ground. Will felt a sudden regret, like he should have done something to stop them. But it was too late. + +He held back tears as the other kids raced to their friend. With a heavy heart, he was reminded that sometimes things happen that are out of our control. Will knew that he had to be more careful from now on. +Once upon a time there was a sleepy little girl. Her name was Penny. Penny had soft, brown hair and bright blue eyes. + +Penny loved to play in her backyard. She would search for bugs, pick flowers, and run around with her stuffed animal friends. Today was special, though. Penny was going to a new place. + +Penny's mom and dad took her to the picnic. Penny was filled with excitement as they drove to the park. When they arrived, she saw a delicious picnic spread out on a blanket. + +"Look at all the yummy food!" Penny said. There were sandwiches with butter, fruit, and even cupcakes. + +Penny's mom said, "Let's take a bite, Penny." But Penny was a little hesitant. She had never tasted butter before. + +"Don't be scared. Butter is yummy. You can try a little," Penny's dad said. + +Penny looked at her mom and dad and slowly accepted the offer. She took a small bite of the butter sandwich. + +Surprise filled her face as she took her first bite. "Wow! Butter is so yummy!" + +Penny's mom and dad smiled. They were so happy Penny finally accepted butter. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Milly. She loved to jog and play. One day, she wanted to have a wild match with her friends. + +Milly asked her friends, "Do you want to have a wild match?" + +They all said yes, so Milly took them outside to the park to jog. They jogged around and around and laughed the whole time. + +One of them suggested they have a match. Milly said, "Let's do it!". + +They set up the match with two teams. Milly stood in the middle, ready to start. + +The teams started running in different directions. It was a wild match, so every direction seemed right. But eventually, one team won. + +Everyone was happy, and Milly led them all on a celebratory jog back home. +Kia and Mac were two little kitties. They were always very happy playing in the garden. + +One day, Kia saw a symbol on the ground. It was a sun. Mac asked her what it was and Kia said, "It's a symbol of love." + +Mac thought Kia was being very foolish because he didn't understand. Then Kia hugged Mac and said, “It’s okay. If you don't understand, let me show you.†She kissed him on each cheek and said, “That's how the symbol works!†+ +Mac smiled and said, “Hooray! I think I understand now.†+ +Kia laughed and said, “I'm so glad you understand, Mac. Now you know that when we kiss, it's a sign of how much we love each other.†+Once there was a fisherman who went out fishing every day. He was a very good fisherman and always managed to catch lots of fish. One day he went fishing and there in the river he noticed a talking duck. The duck spoke to him very nicely, but the fisherman was suspicious of the duck's motives. + +"Hello," said the duck. + +"What do you want?" asked the fisherman. + +"I'd like to go fishing with you," replied the duck. + +The fisherman felt that something was off, but he decided to let the duck come along with him. As they fished in the river, the duck started asking the fisherman lots of questions. The fisherman started getting angry and he began to quarrel with the duck. + +"Why do you keep asking so many questions?" yelled the fisherman. + +The duck stopped talking and the fishermen continued fishing. Suddenly, the duck flew away, leaving the fisherman all alone on the boat. + +The next day when the fisherman went to the river to fish, the duck was nowhere to be found. The fisherman felt bad that he had quarreled with the duck, but it was too late to fix things. + +The fisherman never saw the duck again. He learned his lesson that it was important to be nice to everyone, even if they appear suspicious at first. +Once upon a time, there was a black band. It made happy music and sounded really fun. Everywhere it went, the people smiled and sang. One day, the band decided to take a nap. It disappeared under a big blanket and nobody could find it. Everyone searched high and low, but still the band was gone. Then, just as suddenly as it disappeared, the band reappeared. It had a big smile and was ready to play music again. Everyone was so happy and the black band played on. +The sun was shining and the birds were singing, but Lucy was bored. She wanted something exciting to do. + +"What can I do to make this day less boring?" she asked her mom. + +Mom smiled. "Let's go outside and make it misty! We can use the hose to make a big water cloud in the sky!" + +Excited, Lucy took Mom's hand and went outside. She sprayed the hose in a big circle and the mist went up in the air. + +The mist was so thick, it looked like a big rainy cloud. Lucy hugged Mom. "This is the best day ever!" + +But when the mist dried up, it was boring again. Lucy sighed. "What else can I do?" + +"Let's wait for it to get dark", said Mom. "Then you can see the stars!" + +Suddenly, Lucy was excited. She and Mom waited until it was dark. Then Lucy saw little twinkling in the sky and shouted with joy. The night sky was amazing and fun - not boring anymore! +John and his mom were walking in the park when they spotted a delicious-looking prune. John loved prunes, but his mom said they had to leave it there. He was very sad and disagreed with her. + +John pleaded and begged his mom to let him take it. He even said he was sorry. But mom said no. + +"But why can't I take it?" John asked. + +"Because it doesn't belong to us," Mom replied. + +John started to cry as he disagreed with his mom. He really wanted the prune, but she wouldn't let him have it. + +After a few moments, Mom finally gave in and said he could take the prune. John was so happy and thanked his mom. But when he reached out to grab the prune, it was gone. Someone had already taken it. + +John was so disappointed and started to cry. His mom felt so sorry for him, but there was nothing she could do. They had to go home without the prune. +Once there was a number of friends who were honest and kind. They were going on an adventure and noticed a lung in their way. They were curious and wanted to know what it was and so they decided to investigate. + +When they touched it and examined it they were amazed at how soft it was. They decided to count how many lungs there were and found out that there were three. They were all delighted to find out that the number was the same as the number of friends in their group. + +They named the lungs after themselves and decided to take good care of them. From then on, the friends were always honest and kind to the lungs and the lungs were always thankful. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy crocodile. He lived beside a big blue pool. Every day he watched as all the other animals went for a swim in the pool - the birds, the dogs, the cats and the horses. But he always stayed out of the water, and stayed grumpy. + +One day, a turtle came over to the croc and said, "Why don't you try swimming in the pool? It's really fun!" But the croc just shook his head. + +The turtle said, "Why don't you try? I recommend it, croc!" But the croc still didn't want to try. + +Finally, the turtle said, "If you promise to try swimming in the pool, I'll give you a hug!" + +The grumpy croc thought about it for a while, and then gave in. He tried swimming in the pool, and he really enjoyed it! From then on, the croc kept swimming in the pool every day, and never felt grumpy again. +One day, there was a caterpillar. It wanted to know how many of its friends there were. It began to count them one by one. +"One, two, three," it said in a very quiet voice. +It kept counting until it got up to eight. +Just then, a butterfly flew past. +"Excuse me," said the caterpillar. "Can you help me count?" +"Of course!" said the butterfly. "That is a very useful thing to do. Let's see...one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!" +The caterpillar thanked the butterfly, and they waved goodbye. It was happy to know there were ten of its friends around. +Once there was a mommy who was very proud of her little girl. The little girl was three years old and she loved playing with matches. + +One day, the mommy was teaching her daughter how to put the matches into the matchbox. She showed her daughter how to do it and said: "Now, let's see you put the matches into the matchbox." + +The little girl was so proud of herself. She looked at her mommy with a huge smile and said: "Look, mommy! I put the matches into the matchbox all by myself!" + +The mommy laughed and said: "Oh, you're so proud of yourself! You put the matches into the matchbox all by yourself. That's great, baby!" + +The little girl giggled and basked in her mommy's pride. She was so proud of herself that she wanted to do it again and again. So, the mommy kept teaching her how to "put" the matches into the matchbox until she was able to do it on her own. +Once upon a time, there was a nice man named Jim. He always tried to be thoughtful and kind to those around him. One day, Jim heard from his neighbour that she was going to have a baby. + +Jim was so excited for his neighbour and he wanted to do something special for her. He decided to make a nice sheet as a gift for the baby. He made sure to use the softest material he could find, and decorated it with special designs. + +Jim delivered the sheet to his neighbour. Unfortunately, his neighbour was not pleased with the delivery. She thought it wasn't nice enough and refused to take it. Jim was so sad, but he understood that his neighbour thought the sheet wasn't good enough. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes when you try to be thoughtful, it doesn't always work out the way you want it to. We should remember to be kind to those around us and do our best to help them, even if it doesn't always turn out the way we had hoped. +Once upon a time there was a dragon who liked to whistle. He could be heard from all over the land! Everyone loved to listen to his beautiful tunes. + +The dragon was very kind, too. He was very compassionate to all the animals and creatures who lived in the forest. Whenever he saw an animal in need of help, he would quickly rush to their aid. + +One day, the dragon was walking in the forest when he heard a tiny little whistle. He followed the sound until he came upon a tiny bird with a broken wing. The dragon felt compassionate towards the small creature, so he gently picked it up and gently carried it back to the nest where its mommy was happily waiting. + +The dragon smiled and waved goodbye as he watched the little family fly away, happy and reunited. And as the dragon continued walking, he kept whistling the same little tune heard in the forest that day. +Jimmy was a very independent three year old boy. Every morning he would race outside in his backyard to look for berries. One morning he noticed something very special. In the clearing in the middle of the backyard, there was a bright red berry. Jimmy raced up to the berry and looked around to see if there were any others. He saw a few more here and there. + +"Mom, come here quickly!" he shouted. + +His mom ran into the garden and smiled. + +"Look what I found," said Jimmy. He proudly held up the berry. + +"That's a very special berry," his mom said. + +Jimmy smiled and ran around the garden, picking up all the berries he could find. + +"You're very independent," said his mom with a smile. + +"Yes, I am!" said Jimmy proudly. His mom laughed and Jimmy kept running around, picking up berries. +John and his Mum were making dinner. His Mum asked him to create a special salad for the evening. John grabbed a bowl and filled it with tomatoes, cucumbers and onions. His Mum added spices to make it even more delicious. + +John asked, "What else do I have to add?" His Mum was busy cooking at the stove, turning the spicy peppers and adding herbs. + +Then she said, "Add some colour to the salad. Here are some vibrant red peppers!" John smiled and added the peppers to the bowl. + +His Mum added some cheese and croutons, "Now add some lip!" John looked at her with curiosity. She laughed and clarified, "Lip... lemon! Give it a squirt of lemon juice, that will make it super yummy!" + +John squeezed the lemon and added it to the salad. Together, he and his Mum smiled, happy with the delicious and colourful salad they had created. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Jane. Jane loved stories and, every day, she would ask her mum to read her a novel. + +One day, after listening to the same story again and again, Jane's mum said, "Jane, why don't you try reading it yourself?" Jane thought it sounded fun, so she said, "OK, I'm ready." + +Jane's mum gave her the book and Jane opened it. She glanced at the first page and began to repeat the words out loud. She saw a few sentences she had trouble saying, but with a bit of help from her mum, she was able to get through them. + +By the end of the book, Jane had read it from front to back. She beamed a big smile and said, "I did it!" + +Her mum smiled back and said, "Yes, you did! Well done!" +It was summer and Ella was so excited. She had so much to look forward to! Every morning she would wake up early and go outside with her sister. The sun shone so brightly and the sky was a pale blue. + +One day Ella and her sister decided to go to the park to spend the day. Ella felt so happy as they walked along. When they got there, they ran around and played on the swings. + +They spent hours laughing and having fun. Ella spotted some ice cream and called out to her sister, “Look! Ice cream!†The sisters went to the ice cream cart, chose their flavors and happily ate their treats. + +At the end of the day, Ella and her sister hugged and said goodbye. Ella hugged her sister and said, “That was the best day ever! Let’s do this again next summer!†Her sister nodded and smiled. +One day, Jack heard a funny noise coming from the kitchen. He ran in to see what was going on. He saw his mom in the kitchen. She was scooping some ice from the freezer. + +"What are you doing?" Jack asked. + +"I'm making a special treat," his mom replied, with a smile. "I'm going to make some ice cream." + +Jack was so excited. He watched as his mom put the ice, cream, and some other ingredients into a tight container. She shook the container and then put it back in the freezer. + +"Mom, will it be ready soon?" Jack asked. + +"Yes, it needs to sit in the freezer for a little while. We can come back later and it should be ready," his mom said. + +They both came back a few hours later, and Jack couldn't wait to see if the ice cream had improved. He opened the container, and it was full of cold, tasty ice cream. Jack could hardly believe it. + +"It looks delicious mom!" Jack said. + +His mom smiled. "Yes, it does. Let's eat it quickly before it melts!" +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl named Cora. Cora had a secret closet in her bedroom where she kept all kinds of fun treasures. One day, Cora heard a faint noise coming from her closet. When she opened the door, she nearly fainted - inside was a helpless little kitten! Cora carefully picked up the kitten and stroked it to make it feel safe. + +Cora asked the kitten what it was doing in her closet and it mewed back, “Oh, I was lost and very scared so I hid in the closet.†Cora felt sorry for the kitten and said, “you need to go home now, little one.†+ +So, Cora carried the kitten outside until she found its home. The kitten’s owners were very grateful and hugged Cora for saving their pet. + +Cora’s parents were proud of her for being so brave and kind. They explained to Cora that saving someone makes you feel fuzzy and warm inside, and it’s an important lesson to remember. + +From then on, whenever Cora felt dizzy, she remembered her adventure and that saving someone is always worth it. +It was a sunny morning, and Tom was hungry for dinner. Tom's mum was in the kitchen, putting the final touches on a big dinner. It smelled delicious! She called Tom to come in. + +Tom's mum smiled at Tom and said, "I've made us a special dinner tonight. It's a surprise!" + +"Why?" asked Tom, getting excited. + +Mum laughed. "To help us all unite as a family. To spend some quality time together." + +Tom wasn't sure what his mum meant by "unite". But he was sure he could taste the yummy food. He felt sad that his sisters weren't around - they were spending the evening with their grandparents. He wanted them to be part of the special dinner too. + +Tom's mum saw that he was frustrated. She gave him a hug and said, "It won't always be like this. Soon everyone will be together, enjoying the lovely dinner I cooked." + +Tom smiled. He was happy now, knowing they would be united soon. +Once there was a little girl called Amy. She was three years old and loved to play. One day she went to play in the garden with her uncle. They had lots of fun throwing a ball and running around. + +But soon Uncle got tired and had to go home. Amy wanted to stay and play longer. She started to get angry and stamp her foot on the ground. She said, "Don't delay, don't delay!" + +Uncle put his hand on Amy's knee and said, "It's time to go, little one. We can play more tomorrow." But Amy was too angry to listen. She kept stamping her foot and shouting, "Don't delay, don't delay!" + +Uncle gave her a hug and said, "Come on then, let's go." They left the garden and Amy became a little bit less angry, but she still said, "Don't delay, don't delay!" +Once upon a time, there was a family with two young children. One day, the mommy said, "Let's go visit upstairs!" The two children smiled, happy for an adventure. As they climbed the stairs, the older brother said, "The stairs feel heavy!" His mommy chuckled and replied, "That's because you have grown so big!" + +When they reached the top of the stairs, they found a door. Mommy said, "It's a surprise! I'm not going to tell you what's inside, but let's open the door and see!" The children gasped in surprise when they saw a big, fluffy puppy! + +Mommy said, "This is your new pet! His name is Buddy. All of us will have to take care of him and make sure he's happy." + +The children were so excited that they ran around and hugged their new Buddy! Now, the family visits upstairs to play with their new best friend every day. +Once upon a time, there was a normal armchair in a room. A little boy sometimes liked to sit in the chair and he sometimes liked to play on it. + +One day, the boy's mom said, "I think it's time to value this armchair, it's been so helpful for us". The boy was a little confused, but he said nothing. + +The next day the boy's father came in with a big box. He said, "Let's transform this armchair into something special". So he and the boy worked together and made the armchair look really nice. + +The boy was surprised to see the armchair shine and he was happy to value it in a new way. After all, it was still his special chair. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Bob. Bob heard a sound coming from the floor. He was so curious. He got down on his hands and knees and looked at the floor. + +He saw an attractive bug. It had two big eyes and its wings were sparkly in the light. Its antennas were so long and it had a cute smile. Bob was so happy. + +He said to the bug, “Hi there! What are you doing on the floor?†+ +The bug answered with a cheerful voice, “I was just enjoying the sunlight coming in through the window. It’s so nice to be here!†+ +Bob smiled and said, “It sure is! Wanna be friends?†+ +The bug smiled and said, “I would love to!†+ +And that’s how Bob and the bug became friends. +John was feeling very nervous. He had the most important job in the whole town, and he was worried he might not be able to do it. He was the town hero, and it was his job to surprise the citizens! + +John put on his brave face, took a deep breath and set off on his mission. He prepared special gifts for the citizens and was excited to give them out. Everyone was so surprised when they received their gifts! + +John was so proud of himself and the citizens were so thankful. They threw a big party and made John the guest of honor. He had done a great job and now everyone in the town knew that he was their hero. +Once upon a time there was a huge blouse. Nobody knew where it came from and it was a mystery. + +Every day people would stop and marvel at the beautiful blouse. It was the biggest blouse they had ever seen. + +One day a little girl came up to the blouse. She asked her mum what it was. Her mum said it was a blouse and then asked the little girl what it could do. + +The little girl was very curious. She thought for a moment and then said, “It can serve people!†+ +Everyone laughed at the little girl. They thought she was very clever. + +The little girl was proud. She said to her mum, “It can serve us, we can wear it and it will make us look so pretty!†+ +Everyone agreed that the blouse was very special. People gathered around the blouse and soon it was serving everyone. Everyone looked so happy and everyone said, “Thank you, huge blouse.†+It was morning in the house, the sun was shining and the birds were chirping. In the kitchen, Mommy was making breakfast for the family. She took some bread out of the bag and put it in the toaster. + +"Mommy, what are you doing?" asked the little three year old. + +"I am making toast for breakfast," said Mommy. + +The little one wanted to help, but Mommy said no. The child was sad, but Mommy was very compassionate. She saw the little one wanted to help and so picked him up and sat him on the counter. + +"You can put the toast on the plate when the toaster is finished," said Mommy. + +The little one smiled. He watched the toaster waiting for it to finish making the toast. When it was done he carefully placed the toast on the plate and gave it to Mommy. + +"You did a great job!" said Mommy, ruffling his hair. + +The little one was so happy and grateful for Mommy's compassion. They shared a big hug and had a wonderful breakfast together. +Once upon a time there was an old man who lived on a farm. He had a very special watch that told the time. He wanted to show it to his young neighbor. + +One day, the old man said to the young one, "We should go to my farm and I can show you my watch." The young one was very excited to go. + +When they arrived at the farm, the old man took out his watch. He explained to the young one how it worked: the black hand told the hours and the red hand told the minutes. + +The young one thought it was so easy and soon had it figured out! He said, "Thank you for showing me how it works!" + +The old man was glad that the young one had learned something new. He smiled and said, "Anytime!" +Once upon a time there lived an old wise owl. The owls were very wise creatures and often share their wisdom with the other animals of the forest. One day the wise owl noticed something unusual high up in the trees. + +"Oh my, What is that?" The owl asked. + +Nearby, a small grey-coloured rabbit hopped closer and said, "It looks like a baby!" + +The owl flew closer for a better look, and sure enough, it was a baby bird. It was perched high up in the tree and seemed to be content there. No matter how much the wise owl tried to talk it into coming down, the baby bird remained up high in the tree. + +The owl shook her head sadly and said, "I can see this baby bird has the wisdom of a much older creature. It remains in the safety of its nest." + +The baby bird looked back at the wise owl and nodded as if in agreement. Then, to the surprise of the rabbit and the owl, the baby bird opened its wings and flew away. The wise owl was impressed by the bird's ability to understand the situation and stay safe. + +The owl and the rabbit watched proudly as the wise baby bird soared off into the sky and out of sight. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lisa. She was very happy, and she loved exploring the world around her. + +One sunny day, Lisa went outside and saw a beautiful flower growing near her house. She bent down to take a closer look and thanked the flower for being so pretty and colorful. + +Then, Lisa heard a gentle voice nearby. It was the flower! + +"Thank you for noticing me, Lisa," said the flower. "Would you like to be my friend?" + +Lisa was very happy, and said yes. She thanked the flower again and asked it how she could help. + +"That's so kind of you to offer your help," said the flower. "I would love for you to give me some water so I can grow strong and healthy." + +So Lisa went and got a watering can, and filled it up with water. She carefully poured the water onto the flower, which made the flower happy and thankful. + +"Thank you, Lisa," said the flower. "You are a very helpful friend." + +Lisa smiled and thanked the flower back. She knew she had a new, special friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was walking through the woods, wondering what she would find. Suddenly, there was a noise. + +The little girl looked up and, to her surprise, a magical pony was standing in front of her. It had incredible colours - blues, purples, and pinks! Its mane was sparkly and its eyes twinkled. + +The little girl's mouth dropped in shock. "Is that a real pony?" she said. + +The pony nodded and said, "Yes, I am real. I have appeared just for you!" + +The little girl smiled and said, "This is incredible - thank you!" She then hopped on the pony's back and they rode off into the sunset. +Once there was a young wheat farmer named Bob. He had just finished harvesting the wheat for the season. As Bob stood admiring his hard work, he noticed a 3 year old girl playing in the nearby field. + +Curious, Bob decided to go talk to her. As he approached, the girl stopped playing and smiled up at him. +"Hello there," Bob said. "What's your name?" + +The little girl beamed and said, "My name is Sue. What's yours?" + +Bob introduced himself and asked, "What are you playing?" + +"I'm playing with the wheat," Sue answered. + +Bob smiled and said, "That's nice. Do you understand what it means to be a wheat farmer?" + +Sue shook her head and said, "No, I don't understand." + +Bob knelt down and said, "Well, as a wheat farmer, I harvest the wheat so people can eat it. I've just finished harvesting the wheat today." + +Sue smiled and said, "That sounds like important work. I think I understand now!" + +Bob smiled and said, "You're a very smart young girl. I'm glad you understand how hard wheat farmers work!" And with that, Bob wished Sue goodbye and went on his way. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Dylan and Zoey. They were playing with fireworks, trying to shoot them off in the sky. + +"Let's shoot that one," Zoey said, pointing to a firework. + +Dylan looked at the firework and said, "Be careful, it might be dangerous!" + +Zoey smiled and said, "No way, it's harmless. I'm sure it's safe to shoot." + +So they shot off the firework, sending a colourful trail of sparks in the sky. Dylan and Zoey watched in awe and laughed in delight. + +As the firework faded from view, Dylan said, "That was so cool! Let's do it again." + +And so, Dylan and Zoey continued to shoot harmless fireworks in the sky until the sun went down. +Once there were two brothers - Joe and Mike. Joe was very selfish. He kept everything to himself and never shared. Mike was kind. He shared whatever he had with everyone. + +One day Joe discovered a big box in their backyard. He was very selfish and he wanted to keep it all for himself. "This will be my reward!", he thought. + +Mike saw him and said, "Joe, why don't we share this box with everyone else?". Joe ignored him and shook his head, "No!" + +Mike knew that Joe was being selfish and so he brought one of his friends from the neighborhood and said, "Let's open it together and see what's inside!". Joe trembled in fear and reluctantly agreed. + +When they opened the box, it was filled with many wonderful gifts for everyone. Everyone was so happy that they celebrated together. + +Mike had taught Joe a valuable lesson - when we are generous and share, we get a bigger reward compared to what we get when we are selfish. +Once upon a time there was a kangaroo who had many babies. She was very bossy and loved to scold them. She told them they must stay close to her. + +One day, the kangaroo found a camp in the far-off distance. She said to her babies, "We are going to the camp!" + +The kangaroo and babies scurried through the bush. They arrived at the camp and the kangaroo told the babies to stay there. + +The kangaroo told the babies, "I'll be right back!" She scampered away and the babies waited for her to come back. + +But the kangaroo never came back. The sun was setting and the babies started to be scared. Without their mom, they were lost and confused. + +The only thing they could do was scatter and look for her, but they were too scared to move. So the babies all stayed at the camp, scared and alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She was only three years old. + +One day, Sarah was getting ready to watch her favourite TV show. She was very excited! She sat down on the sofa and started watching. + +Suddenly her mum walked in the room and said, "Sarah, how are you behaving?" + +Sarah looked at her mum and replied, "I'm behaving really nicely!". + +However, Sarah's mum noticed that Sarah was sitting on the sofa very tightly and was holding the remote control too tightly, too. + +Mum smiled and said, "Oh Sarah, you need to try and be nice and relaxed when watching TV. Hold the remote control a bit more lightly and sit back with your arms and legs not so tight." + +Sarah smiled back and said, "OK mum". She then tried to sit back and relax. + +And it worked, Sarah enjoyed the rest of her TV show even more, sitting nicely and behaving well. +Mum and Tommy were eager to go on a picnic. They put their lunch in a bag and started packing. Suddenly, Tommy remembered something, he had a mint in his pocket. He was so eager to eat it. + +“Mum, can I eat my mint?†asked Tommy. + +“No, Tommy,†Mum replied. “We have to save it for our picnic.†+ +Tommy was sad but he followed his Mum. When they arrived at the park, Tommy was so excited to open the bag and eat his mint! + +Moral: Patience is a valuable trait and Tommy learned that by waiting for the right moment to eat his mint, it only made the experience even better! +Once upon a time there lived a girl named Sarah and her pet mouse, Stitch. Sarah loved Stitch very much and always asked if he wanted to do something special. One day she said to Stitch, "Let's go to the park! Please, please, please!" + +Stitch was very excited and said, "Yes please!" So the two of them set off to the park. + +On their way, Sarah noticed a mysterious looking door that was slightly open. She said to Stitch, "Let's go explore inside! Please, please, please!" But Stitch wasn't so sure. He looked worried and said, "I'm scared. No please." + +But Sarah was excited and kept tugging his arm until finally Stitch said, "Ok. Yes please." + +When the two of them got inside, Sarah couldn't believe her eyes. Inside the door was a large room filled with colorful ribbons, toys and sweets. Stitch's eyes lit up and he said to Sarah, "Wow! It looks amazing! Please, please, please can I play here?" + +Sarah smiled and said, "Yes please!" + +So they spent the whole day playing, eating sweets and giggling. By the end of the day, Stitch and Sarah were both very happy and walked home with big smiles on their faces, happy to have shared this lovely adventure together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and lived in a big, tidy house. One day, as she was playing in her room, a bad stranger came, who made her shiver. + +The stranger put his hand on her shoulder and said, "Come, let's go outside and get you some taste!" Lucy was scared, but she felt she had no choice. + +So Lucy and the stranger went outside. As they were walking down the street, Lucy saw a big truck pull up. With a scary smile, the stranger opened the truck door and said, "Let's get in!" + +Lucy began to cry. She wanted to run away, but the stranger said, "Get in, or I'll make you shiver!" + +Frightened, Lucy got into the truck. As the truck drove away, the stranger said, "Let's keep this our secret, forever." With a heavy heart, Lucy knew she would never see her tidy home again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a pink doll. She played with the doll every day and never left its side. One day, the girl and her doll went to the park to play. + +The park was a very special place where the girl could play with the doll and all her friends. But soon, something strange happened. The doll became very still and quiet. It was dead. + +The little girl was very sad and did not know what to do or where to go. Then she remembered the park. She started running to the park, hoping that it would make her feel better. + +When she arrived, she put the doll down on the grass and started to play. She laughed and ran around with all her friends. Soon, she forgot all about the dead doll and the sadness in her heart. She was happy again, thanks to the park. +Once there was a driver who was very important. He had a big job and drove his car all day. One day, the driver had to lift a heavy load. He tried to lift it but it was too big. + +Just then, his three year old son came running up to him. His son said, “Daddy, let me help! I can lift it, too!†+ +The driver smiled and said, “That’s very important of you to help, son. But it is too heavy for you.†+ +The son replied, “Please let me try, Daddy!" So the driver knelt down beside his son and they lifted the load together. The driver’s son was so happy to help! When they had lifted the load, the driver gave his son a big hug. They were both very proud. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were both deaf. One was a girl called Bella and one was a boy called Sam. They decided to make up a story together. + +Bella said, ‘Let’s make a story about a bad man who manages to do lots of bad things.’ So, they put together a story about a bad man. + +Sam replied, ‘Let’s make sure he doesn’t manage to do bad things anymore!’ Then, they added in a happy ending. + +The friends managed to finish their story and both looked pleased. They said goodbye to each other and went home. + +The next day, Bella found out the bad man managed to do bad things again. She was so disappointed and was sad she couldn’t do something to stop him. + +Bella and Sam realised their story had a bad ending and they were upset. They couldn’t believe the bad man had managed to do bad things again. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn't make their story come true. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful dog called Rocky. Rocky loved to go on trips with his family. One day, his family decided to go on a long trip in their car. + +Rocky was so excited! He jumped into the car with a wagging tail. "Where are we going?", he asked. His family smiled and said, "We are going on an adventure!" + +But on their trip, something unexpected happened. Rocky's family got a flat tire on the side of the road. Everyone stopped the car. Rocky's parents were worried, but Rocky was not scared. He knew that his powerful bark would restore the car and get them moving again. + +So Rocky barked as loud as he could. His bark was so powerful that it caused the flat tire to inflate! Rocky's family cheered and thanked him for restoring the car. After that, they were able to safely continue their trip. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter. He was on a mission and had to travel through a dark forest. Suddenly, he heard a voice calling out to him. He stopped and saw a 3 year old child, standing there. + +The child asked the hunter, "Will you join me?" The hunter replied, "What are you doing here all on your own?" + +The child said, "I'm looking for a friend. Would you be my friend?" The hunter was a bit surprised, but he agreed and the two of them started to play together. + +They ran through the forest, laughed and made funny faces at each other. But then some other hunters showed up and started to shout at the 3 year old. + +They were very rude and the hunter was angry. He stepped in and said to them, "Leave the child alone, he's just a little one and he's looking for a friend." + +The other hunters were so surprised and embarrassed that they left. The hunter and the child hugged each other, happy to be together. + +From that day on, the hunter and the child were best friends and always joined up together. +One day, Tom went to the library. He was excited and he stretched as he walked into the library. He looked around and saw lots of books. + +Tom spoke to the librarian. "What are the loud books?" he asked. + +The librarian smiled. She pointed to the table full of picture books. + +Tom ran over to the table and pulled out a book called "The Big Race". He started to read the story. Soon, he was laughing and cheering. He was so loud that everyone could hear him. + +Tom's mom came over to him. She smiled and said, "Tom, you don't have to be so loud when you read here. Let's stretch our legs and find more stories together." + +Tom smiled and then hugged his mom. He was so excited to explore the library with her. + +Together, they set off to find more books. Tom knew that the library was the perfect place for him to find his favourite stories. +Once upon a time there was a little frog who lived in a wide lake of mud. Every day he wanted to explore the world outside, but his mother always told him to stay in the mud. +One day he decided not to listen and he hopped away. As he travelled he saw many different creatures, and he was so excited to explore further. + +But then he came to a river. He tried to hop across, but the river was far too wide for him to cross. He looked around for somebody to help him. + +He saw a small wizard. He asked the wizard to help him cross the river. The wizard said that he could restore the river and make it small enough for the frog to hop across if he paid him a small fee. So the frog gave the wizard all of his coins, and the wizard waved his staff across the river. + +The river grew small, and the frog was able to cross. But then the wizard began to laugh. He had tricked the frog! When the frog turned around, the river had become big and wide again, and the frog had no way to get back across. + +The frog was stuck and he had no money to pay the wizard again. He was stuck on the other side of the river forevermore. +James was feeling restless as he was playing with his favourite toy. His mother came into the room with a sad look on her face. + +"James, I'm sorry but I'm not going to permit you to play with the toy today," said James' mother. + +James was upset and began crying. "Why not Mama?" he asked with a sad voice. + +His mom sighed sadly. "Because we have guests coming over and I need you to be on your best behaviour." + +James was so disappointed. He hung his head and quietly said, "Okay, Mama" + +But he was so restless and wanted to play with his toy. Suddenly an idea came to his mind. He decided to sneak and play with the toy while his mother was busy entertaining their guests. + +That night, James' mom noticed he was being too quiet and asked, "James, what have you been doing?" + +She was shocked to see him playing with the toy even though she had told him not to. + +James had gone too far this time and his mother was angry. She scolded James and said, "I told you not to play with the toy! You have to respect what I tell you." + +James understood that he had made a mistake and apologized to his mom. From then onwards, he knew it was important to respect his parents' decisions. +Once upon a time there was a large rocking chair in the middle of a living room. Two young children, Jenny and Joe, sat in the chair. They rocked back and forth together as they sang a song. + +Suddenly their mom came in with a large invitation in her hands. She said, "Kids, I have a special surprise for you! We have been invited to a birthday party!" + +Jenny and Joe jumped out of the chair and shouted, "Yay! a party!" + +Their mom said, "Yes, and I think you will have lots of fun!" + +Jenny and Joe jumped up and down with excitement as they went to get ready for the party. + +At the party they played lots of games, ate yummy snacks, and danced to music. They couldn’t believe how much fun they were having. And when it was time to go home, they hopped back in the large rocking chair and rocked all the way until they fell asleep. +once there was a little boy named Tony. Tony liked to search for special things. One day he was on a journey to look for the most special thing ever. He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find it. Everywhere he went he asked the same question: â��œWhere can I find the most special thing ever?†Finally, a lively bird told him, "You can find it in the mine.†Tony followed the bird's advice. He walked to the mine, and there he began to search. After what felt like hours, Tony found something shiny and amazing deep inside the mine. He was so excited and he knew this was the most special thing ever. He took it home and kept it safe. He and his family were so happy. From that day on, Tony continued to search for more special things to bring home. +Andy and Mommy were sitting in the garden. Andy's mom was reading a book while he looked up at the sky. He saw so many pretty sights - the clouds looked like animals and the trees had funny shapes. + +"Mom!" Andy shouted. "Look at all the pretty sights!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's wonderful! Let's try to remember all these sights so that we can share them with Daddy later." + +Andy smiled. He thought really hard and wanted to remember the sights, but he started to feel tired and his eyes started to close. + +"Andy, watch out! Don't go to sleep," said Mommy. "It's important to remember these pretty sights. Let's practice so that you can remember." + +Andy felt encouraged, so he opened his eyes and tried to remember the pretty sights. He was so proud when Mommy said that he had remembered most of the sights! They shared all the pretty sights with Daddy later and everyone was so happy. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Emily was walking down the road with her mule. Emily was 3 years old and very excited to go on an adventure. + +As they walked, they came across a dirty puddle. Emily wanted to make sure that her mule stayed clean, so she took out a cloth and wiped the mule's feet. Emily was very careful and made sure that everything was nice and tidy. + +Suddenly, a voice called out from behind them: "Hello, Emily! Whatcha doin' out here?" Emily turned around and saw a farmer. The farmer smiled and said, "I can see that you are being very tidy. Good job!" + +Emily smiled back and said, "Thank you, I'm cleaning my mule's feet so he stays clean." + +The farmer laughed and said, "That's my girl! Be sure to keep wiping your mule's feet on your adventures." + +Emily thanked the farmer and continued on her adventure with her clean and tidy mule. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named May. May was always very excited to help her parents do fun things. One day, her dad asked her if she wanted to come help him perform with the grill. + +May beamed with joy, and said, "Yes, daddy!" +Her dad showed her the big orange grill, and said, "Do you know how to make burgers and hot dogs?" +May nodded her head and said, "Yes, I do". + +May and her dad got to work quickly and placed the burgers and hot dogs on the orange grill. They watched as they sizzled and spread a sweet aroma throughout the house. May's mom and dad clapped in delight. + +May and her dad continued to perform with the grill and made lots of delicious treats throughout the night. By the end, May was so happy and proud of what they had accomplished together. +Once upon a time, a small boy named Joe lived in a high house. One day, he decided to go out and explore the world. He walked and walked until he saw a life. He was so excited and wanted to see what it was like. He tried to open the door, but it was shut! He couldn't get in, so he sadly turned away. + +Next, he saw a high tree. He thought that maybe he could climb it and see what was on the other side of the life. With lots of effort, he finally reached the top of the tree. But when he tried to look into the life, he fell! He was so scared and lay still on the ground. + +After what seemed like a long time, help came and Joe was taken away. Sadly, he never got to explore the life, but his brave attempt will be remembered for years to come. +Once, in a village, there lived two brothers called John and Sam. One day, John wanted to play tag. He asked Sam to join him, but Sam said, "No, I want to count birds." + +John thought this was boring, so he said, "That's too slow!" But Sam thought counting was fun, so he ignored John and kept counting. + +Once he was quiet, John heard a new sound. It was chirping and singing coming from a nearby tree! + +John was delighted and said, "What a beautiful noise!" Sam, who had also heard it, smiled and said, "See, John? Counting can be really interesting." + +The moral of this story is that we should never be too quick to judge. Counting might seem boring to some, but we should always try something before making a judgment. Keeping quiet and looking carefully at things can often lead to new and exciting discoveries! +Once upon time, there was a rich man. He had many luxury things, but he was not happy. He wanted to understand why he was not content. + +One day, he was walking through the park when he saw a young boy kicking a ball around. The boy had a glove on his hand and he was smiling and laughing. + +The man asked the boy, "Why are you so happy?" + +The boy replied, "I'm happy because I understand something you don't. I understand how to be comfortable with just a glove and a ball in the park. I don't need luxury things to make me content!" + +The man was surprised by the boy's response. He finally understood what it meant to be truly happy. He thanked the boy and left the park a wiser man than when he arrived. + +The moral of this story is that true happiness does not come from riches, but from understanding. +One day, a little boy named Jack went to a restaurant with his mom and dad. Jack was 3 years old and had never been to a restaurant before, but he was very excited. When Jack and his family entered the restaurant, Jack's eyes opened wide. The restaurant was beautiful, with lots of decorations, plants, and even a waterfall. + +Jack's mom and dad saw the waterfall and said excitedly: "Wow what a beautiful restaurant! Come on Jack let's go have a look." +Jack and his family went to see the waterfall and when they looked at it they all said "Wow!" + +Jack and his family decided to stay and have dinner at the restaurant. Jack ordered a delicious soup and it tasted so good! + +When they finished eating, Jack and his family looked around the restaurant one last time. Jack's mom then said, "Jack, I'm so glad we came here. I bet you have never seen such a beautiful restaurant before!" + +Jack smiled and said, "No, Mommy, I haven't. It really is beautiful!" +James was playing in his bedroom one day when he found a tap on the wall. He touched it and asked his mummy what it was. + +“It’s a tap, darling," said Mummy. "It helps us get clean water". + +James was fascinated and wanted to reach out and touch it again. + +“Can I reach it?†asked James. + +“Yes, of course you can!†said Mummy. “Here, let me help you...†+ +She picked him up so he could reach the tap and he felt how cool it was under his little fingers. He smiled as he touched it, enjoying the feeling of being able to reach something so high up. + +“It’s so clean, mummy!†said James. + +Mummy smiled and said, “Yes, darling, that’s what taps are for – to help us all get clean water!†+The police were driving in their car. They were looking for something but they couldn't find it. One of the police officers asked, "What are we looking for?" + +The other police officer replied, "We are looking for a missing child." + +The police officers drove around the neighborhood, but they couldn't find the child. Then, they heard a loud noise. They stopped and looked around. They saw a little girl and she was enjoying her toy. + +The police officer asked, "Are you the missing child?" + +The little girl was ignorant about the situation and said, "No, I'm enjoying my toy." + +The police officers smiled and continued searching for the missing child. They drove away, but they promised to come back if they needed any help. The little girl went back to enjoying her toy, happy that everything was okay. +John was feeling very adventurous today and decided to go outside to explore. John walked for a bit and eventually he came across a big, empty field. He thought it would be fun to paint the entire field with bright colors! + +John put his paints into his bag and started to paint. He used reds, blues and greens and before he knew it, the entire field was filled with bright colors. + +He couldn’t believe how beautiful it looked. But as he was admiring his work, he heard loud noises. It was his neighbor Mike and his friends, who had also come to paint the field. This wasn’t John’s field! + +John and Mike started to fight. They both wanted to paint the field and nobody wanted to give up. John shouted, “This is my field!†and Mike shouted, “No! This is my field!†+ +John was determined to win this fight. He knew he was very adventurous and this was the perfect chance to prove it. With one last burst of energy, he managed to beat Mike and his friends. The field was now his! John had won the fight and his adventurous spirit had been rewarded. +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl named Zoey. Zoey loved to be organized, her room was always tidy. One day, Zoey went to the park with her mom and dad. When they arrived at the park, Zoey saw a beautiful pond. The water was sparkling in the sunlight and she was so excited. She reached out and began to wave her hands in the water. + +Suddenly, a large fish popped out of the water and splashed Zoey's face. Zoey was both surprised and scared, she clutched onto her dad's leg. The fish looked back at Zoey with a kind face and said, "I have a wish for you." Zoey looked at the fish curiously, "What is your wish?" The fish replied, "I wish you luck in life, and may all your dreams come true." Zoey smiled and thanked the fish. + +Zoey then felt a sense a calm. Her parents told her it was the calm after a big wish. Zoey felt so excited and ran around the park, waving to everyone she passed. Even the fish waved goodbye as Zoey ran away. + +From then on, whenever Zoey looked out at the pond, it reminded her of her wish from the fish. She was so organized that she kept a list of things she wanted to do and slowly ticked them off as she achieved them. + +Zoey always remembered the magical moment +Once there was a little boy who was feeling very nervous about his very first day at school. He had a special bag with him, with all of his supplies, but he was still very nervous. + +As he took a deep breath and stepped inside the school, he noticed all the colourful displays on the walls. Before he knew it, he was smiling, feeling happier and much more excited. + +As it turns out, the displays on the walls reminded the little boy of his big brothers bedroom, which made him feel comfortable and less scared. + +The amount of bravery it took for the little boy to go to school that day showed everyone that no matter how scared you feel, you can always find something that makes you feel braver and more confident. +Mandy and her mom were having lunch together. Mandy didn't want to eat the sandwich her mom made. She pushed it away and disagreed. + +Mom smiled and handed Mandy a napkin. She had a special surprise for her. Inside the napkin was a broken cookie. Mandy was so excited to see it! She clapped her hands and happily took a bite of the cookie. + +She liked it so much that she asked for more. Mom smiled and gave Mandy a few more broken cookies. Mandy happily ate the cookies and thanked her mom. + +They enjoyed the rest of the lunch together and laughed. Mandy was so happy that she and her mom had agreed on something, even if it was just a broken cookie. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane loved playing in the garden with her friends. One day, while they were playing, her friend brought a cauliflower to eat. Jane didn't like it, so she got angry and refused to eat it. + +Her friend asked her why and Jane said, "I don't like cauliflower!" Suddenly, she regretted her words because she remembered that she hadn't tried it before. + +Her friend said, "It's okay if you didn't like it, but you should at least try something before you get angry." Jane agreed; she decided that she would give it a try. + +In the end, Jane found that when she tried the cauliflower, it was actually really tasty. She was very happy and smiled. Jane learned an important lesson about trying things before getting angry. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful stick. It was more powerful than any other stick in the world. + +One day, a little girl called May picked it up and played with it. She was very happy and ran around with it in the garden. + +But then, a big bad monster appeared. He wanted the stick and said that he would pay May for it. May said no and ran away. + +The monster was angry. He chased the little girl, but she was too fast. May ran inside and the monster couldn't get in. + +The next day, May was still playing with the stick. The stick was still very powerful, and it kept her safe from the monster. +Once upon a time, there was an old train track in the woods. Every morning, the orange train would come down the track and ring its bell. The birds in the trees were always startled by the loud ringing. + +One day, a little three-year-old girl was playing in the woods. She heard the train ringing its bell and followed the sound until she found the train track. She stood there and watched as the orange train passed by and rang its bell. As the train rang, the little girl laughed and smiled. + +The girl waved to the conductor as the train came closer, but she noticed he didn't wave back. She wondered why he wouldn't wave to her, so she ran up to the edge of the track and called out, "Will you wave to me?" + +The conductor looked down and saw the little girl, and he smiled. He waved and said, "Yes, I will wave to you!" + +The little girl grinned, and the train rang its bell one last time before it went off down the track. The girl waved goodbye and watched the train go until it was out of sight. Then she went back to playing in the woods, still listening to the ringing of the orange train. +Daddy was walking down the street with his little girl. All around them, rain was pouring down. Suddenly, Daddy spotted an umbrella. He grabbed it and opened it up proudly. His little girl smiled and said, "Daddy, ring ring!" + +Daddy laughed and replied, "Yes, let's ring the umbrella like a bell!" So Daddy and the little girl held the umbrella high and rang it loudly. The sound echoed up and down the street. + +Soon, Daddy and the little girl were both feeling proud. After being inside all day, it felt so happy to be out in the rain. Daddy and the little girl laughed and rang the umbrella over and over again until the rain stopped. Then Daddy carefully folded the umbrella and said, "Let's get home now!" And together, they walked home with their happy memories of the umbrella ringing in their ears. +Once upon a time there was a small girl called June. June loved playing in the park. One day she found an old, grey cushion lying on the ground. "Icky and disgusting" she thought as she picked it up. She took it home with her. + +When she got home, June's mum looked at the cushion and said: "June, what on earth have you brought home?" + +June said: "I found this cushion in the park! It's my new cushion!" + +Mum said: "June, do you know what we say when we find something in the park? We say thank you and leave it for someone else." + +June felt funny inside and she blinked. She put the cushion back on the ground and said "Thank you" to the cushion. When she looked back the cushion was gone. + +The moral of the story is to show appreciation for the things we find. Be grateful for the things we have and don't just take what we want! +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little bird named Billy. He loved to fly high up above the clouds, but he was always careful never to leave the secret garden. One day, Billy saw something sparkly and special near the garden - it was a secret test! + +Billy couldn't believe his good luck. He bent down and picked up the test with his tiny beak. He couldn't read the words, but he knew it was something important so he took it back to the secret garden to show his friends. + +When Billy's friends saw the test, they were so excited. They all ran around the garden, testing each other on the questions. After the test, they all felt so smart and proud of themselves. + +The moral of the story is that testing ourselves can be a fun way to learn new things. And when we do, we get to experience a sweet feeling of success - just like Billy and his friends did! +Once upon a time, there was a compassionate little girl named Markie. She loved to visit the park near her house, so she decided to go on a visit. + +When Markie arrived at the park, she saw something special. Cuddled up in the grass was a small, gray kitten! Markie ran to pet it, but the kitten was scared and hissed at her. + +Markie was sad, so with a gentle voice she said, "Please don't be scared, I only want to be your friend." The kitten calm down and allowed Markie to pet him. + +From that day on, they were best friends. Every visit to the park, Markie and the kitten would play together. And when it was time for Markie to go home, the compassionate little girl would give the kitten one last hug before going on her way. +Mum and Dad were very busy in the kitchen. Little Laura wanted to help but she was only three years old. She asked her mum what she could do. + +Mum said: "You can go to your bedroom and tidy up. That way you can be a successful helper." + +Little Laura was excited. She ran to her bedroom and started to point at all of the toys that were out of place. After tidying up her bedroom she went back to the kitchen. + +Mum said: "What a successful helper you are! You did such a great job!" + +Little Laura was so proud of what she had achieved and hugged her Mum and Dad. +Once upon a time two stubborn friends were exploring the jungle. + +The first one said, “Look at this exciting tree! Let’s climb it!†But the second one said, “No, I won’t. I’m too scared.†+ +The first one gave him a hug and said, “It’s ok, I’ll help you to go up. I won’t lie, it can be a bit scary!†+ +So the two friends climbed the tree, and when they reached the top they were so happy! They laughed, jumped and even made funny faces at each other. + +They both realized that the best thing about being stubborn is discovering new adventures. +Once upon a time there was a bright poppy growing in a garden. Every day the poppy looked around the garden and it loved what it saw. One day, a little girl came to the garden. She saw the poppy and ran over to it. + +"Look, what a beautiful poppy!" she exclaimed. + +The poppy smiled. + +"Can I come with you?" asked the poppy. + +Then the girl shook her head. + +"I'm sorry, but I can't take you," she said. + +The poppy was very sad. It had wanted to come with the little girl and see all the new places. Suddenly, an idea came to the poppy. + +"Please," begged the poppy, "I'll be very good and I can bring color to your world." + +The little girl thought for a moment and then smiled. + +"Ok, you can come," she said. "Let's go!" + +So, the bright poppy came with the little girl and they had lots of adventures together. The poppy was the happiest it had ever been! +Once upon a time, there were two frogs who were very excited to race. + +"I'm faster than you!" said one frog to the other. + +"No, I'm faster!" replied the other frog. + +They both wanted to show off their power, so they lined up at the start and jumped off. They raced as fast as they could, hopping over thin leaves and hopping around trees. But the second frog was stronger, and soon he was winning the race. + +The first frog got angry and used all of its power to pass the other frog. The second frog saw this and started to run faster. The two frogs raced with all of their might and swore they wouldn't give up. + +But then suddenly, the first frog slipped on a thin leaf and fell down into a deep hole. The other frog couldn't help its friend because he was too far away and could only watch as the other frog disappeared. + +The racing was over, and the second frog sadly hopped away, knowing it had won the race. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Darla. She was very excited because she was going to go play hockey at the park tomorrow. + +The next day, Darla got up and went to her room to dress. She put on her clearest dress, the one with all the glitter on it. Then she got out her hockey stick and helmet and went to the park. + +When Darla arrived, she saw two teams of children all dressed in their clearest clothes, each team ready to start their hockey game. + +Darla was too shy to join the other kids, so she just watched. But when the game started she noticed something. The clear-dressed team was the one that was winning! + +At the end of the game, Darla asked the team captain why they are winning. He told her that when everyone dressed in their clearest clothes it made them all feel their best, and that was why they were winning. + +Darla smiled and thanked him. She was now sure that she had learned an important lesson; when she dresses in her clearest clothes she will feel more confident, and this will help her playing her best hockey. +Once upon a time, there was a family who were very happy. They often cooked tasty meals together. + +One day, Mum said to Dad, "Let's mix something special for breakfast!" Dad replied, "That's a great idea!" + +So, Mum and Dad collected all the ingredients - milk, eggs, flour, sugar and butter. They mixed them together in a big bowl. The mixture smelled very tasty. + +They made the mixture into pancakes and put them on the table. The children said, "Yum!" and ate them up. Mum and Dad laughed together. + +At the end, there was a surprise - a tasty prize! The children cheered with excitement. They all couldn't wait to see what the prize was. + +Mum and Dad said, "We have a special prize for you - a new toy! Now you can play together." + +The children hugged Mum and Dad and said, "Thank you!" Then they went off to play with the new toy, all feeling very happy. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird was so happy, he wanted to take a nap. So he looked for a perfect twig to use as a mattress. + +He searched high and low in the sky and soon he spotted on impressive twig. It was just perfect for his nap. He carefully landed next to it and started to settle comfortably. + +Suddenly, a voice called out from a nearby tree: "What are you doing?" +The bird opened his eyes and saw a little frog. The bird thought for a moment and replied, "I am sleeping." +The frog smiled and said, "That's a great idea! I think I'll do the same." + +So the bird and frog both slept and snoozed away, dreaming of the wonderful adventures they'd someday have. + +The End. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. Sarah loved to paint. She had lots of colors and she loved to paint on paper and clothes and walls. + +One day, Sarah was looking at the fireplace in her living room. It was big and dark. She decided to paint it. + +Sarah's mom saw what Sarah was doing and said, "What do you think you're doing?" + +Sarah replied, "I'm painting the fireplace, Mommy." + +Mommy smiled. She said, "That is a wonderful idea, sweetheart. Let's go get some more colors for you to paint with." + +They went to the store together and got many colors. Sarah loved the colors. + +When they got back home, Sarah started painting the fireplace. She used orange and red and yellow to make it look warm and cozy. + +When she finished, she stepped back to look at her work. She was very proud of it. Everyone said the fireplace looked beautiful. + +Sarah smiled. She had made her fireplace warm and cozy with her colors. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Lucy went to the river. She wanted to see what was in the water. As she got closer, she noticed something was wrong. The water was very weak. + +Lucy asked her mother, "Why is the river weak?". Her mother said, "The river is sick, but only love can help it get better." + +Lucy had an idea. She said, "Let's give the river some love!". + +That day, Lucy and her mother spread love into the river. They hugged each other and sang songs to make the river feel better. + +Soon, the river was healthy and happy again. Lucy was very proud of herself. She had helped make the river strong again. +Jack is 3. He loves strawberries. Today, he wanted to pick some in the garden. He ran outside and saw a big strawberry bush. He was so excited he couldn't sit still! + +When Jack went closer he saw a thorn. He had pulled out a thorn and hurt his finger. He started to cry and asked his mom, "Why is there a thorn?" + +His mom said, "That's how the strawberry bush protects the strawberries. That way, when you pick the strawberries, they don't get hurt." + +Jack sniffled. He wanted to pick a strawberry, but he was scared of the thorn. So he decided to sit still beside the strawberry bush and wait. After a little while, he saw a strawberry that didn't have any thorns. He carefully picked it and popped it into his mouth. + +It tasted delicious! He was so happy he started to dance and laugh. He thought that strawberries are the best! +Molly was walking through the park one day. She saw a pretty mineral rock on the path, and she stopped to look at it. +"Wow, it's so pretty," she said. +Molly was about to pick up the rock to take home with her when she heard a voice. +"Don't shake it!" it said. +Molly was surprised and looked around to see who the voice belonged to. It belonged to a small frog, sitting near the rock. +"Why shouldn't I shake it?" asked Molly. +The frog hopped closer and told her, "Because if you shake it, something bad will happen." +Molly was curious but she did not shake the rock. She thanked the frog and started walking away. Suddenly, the rock began to vibrate and shake, and a cloud of smoke burst out of the rock! The smoke disappeared quickly, and Molly saw a little fairy fly out of the rock. +"Thank you for not shaking the rock," said the fairy. +Molly was amazed and thanked the frog again. Molly and the fairy hugged, then flew away together. +Tina was so grateful when she saw the coffee. She smiled and said to her friend, "I really like coffee. Let's zip over and get some!" + +Her friend said, "No way! I don't like coffee. Let's go somewhere else." + +But Tina insisted, so they went to the coffee shop. + +When they got inside, Tina was about to buy a cup of coffee for herself, but her friend reached out and grabbed it from her hand. + +Tina was shocked. She said, "That's not nice! I wanted to get the coffee." + +Her friend laughed and said, "Too bad. I'm getting it now." Then he zipped away with the coffee. + +Tina was very upset. She stood there and felt so confused. She wanted the coffee so badly, but now it was gone. Tina was very sad and she was so grateful that the coffee was gone. +Once upon a time, two best friends were playing in the park. Their names were Mike and Sarah. + +Mike had a bucket full of water with him. He asked Sarah, "What should we do with this water?" + +Sarah said, "Let’s soak a big smelly button!" Mike smiled and said, "Yay! Let's do it." + +So Mike and Sarah took a big smelly button and they soaked it in the bucket of water. All of sudden, the button was not smelly anymore. + +The friends laughed and then they played a game together. + +At the end of the day, they both went home with a smile on their face. +Timmy was in the playground when he saw something pale in the sky. It was a beautiful view but he was not sure what it was. He couldn't wait to tell his mum. He ran home and asked his mum, “Mummy, mummy, what is that pale thing in the sky?†+ +Mum smiled and said, “That is a safari Timmy. It is a group of animals that have separated from the others, flying in the sky.†+ +Timmy looked outside and saw that the safari was gone. He asked, “Can we have a safari?†+ +Mum replied, “No, that’s too far for us to go. You can look at pictures in a book of a safari.†+ +Timmy was disappointed but the pale safari had made a lasting impression. He smiled and asked his mum, “Can we go to the zoo instead?†+ +Mum smiled and said, “Yes, that we can do Timmy. Let’s go!†+Once upon a time, there were two friends named George and Mimi. They were always together and did everything together. + +One day, they were playing in the park and noticed a square on the ground. George said they should separate, one would stand on the square and the other would walk away ten steps. + +Mimi agreed and began the game. But when it was George's turn, he got crazy! He got scared of being separated from Mimi and refused to move. Mimi pleaded but George wouldn't listen. + +Mimi was disappointed and left. She knew that George wasn't being a good friend by not trusting her enough to follow through with the game. + +Moral of the story: It's important to trust your friends even if it's risky. +Once upon a time there was a naughty dog named Fido. Fido was very careless and never listened. One day Fido went inside a big house to explore. Fido had a lot of fun, but then he got stuck inside! + +He started to get very scared. He barked for help. Suddenly he heard a voice say, "I will rescue you, Fido!" It was Farmer Joe from the farm down the street. He saw Fido stuck in the big house. + +Farmer Joe carefully opened the front door and Fido ran out. He was so happy! + +Farmer Joe said, "Fido, don't ever be so careless again or you might get lost and not find the exit. You were lucky I was here today!" + +Fido thanked Farmer Joe, happy to be safe and sound. From then on, Fido was much more careful when he went exploring. He never got stuck inside again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mira. She lived in a very nice house with her parents. Mira was so excited to play with her new toy - a rag. + +Mira grabbed the rag and started playing with it. But it was too floppy and not fit for her. + +Mira's dad saw that Mira wasn't happy, so he said, "Come here, Mira. Let's make it better. We can improve it for you." + +Together, Dad and Mira worked on the rag. Dad cut it into different shapes, and then Mira's mom stitched it back together. + +When it was all finished, Mira was so happy with her rag. It was fun, fit, and perfect for her. + +Mira thanked her parents for helping her improve the rag. They were so happy to see her smile. + +The End. +Toby and his dad were exploring outside in the garden. Toby looked over to the flowerbeds, and saw something strange. + +"Dad, what's that?" he asked, pointing to the velvet. + +"It's a caterpillar Toby," his dad replied. + +Toby bent over to get a closer look, when suddenly the caterpillar began to move! But it wasn’t going anywhere, it was trying to remove the velvet from its body. + +Toby and his dad watched, as the poor caterpillar struggled to take off the velvet. Toby felt sorry for it and wanted to help. + +"Can I help it, Dad?" he asked. + +His Dad smiled and said, "That is a terrible situation for the caterpillar. Let's help it by gently taking the velvet off." + +So Toby helped his dad remove the velvet from the caterpillar's body. Toby watched as the caterpillar slowly wriggled forward, relieved to be free of the terrible velvet. + +Toby and his dad watched it go, until it was out of sight. Toby felt happy that he could help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sandra who was three-years-old. Sandra loved playing with her favourite toy, which was a modern helicopter. + +One day, Sandra wanted to fly her toy helicopter outside. She asked her mum if she could take it with her. Her mum said yes, but reminded her to be careful. + +Sandra zipped outside with the helicopter. She was very happy and flew it around her garden. She was nearly finished when suddenly, she heard a loud noise. Her toy helicopter had broken! + +Sandra was really sad. What would she do now? She didn't know. + +Just then, her mum appeared. She had a surprise for Sandra - a big, juicy lollipop! Sandra was so happy and hugged her mum tightly. + +Sandra's mum told her: "It's important to take care of your toys and look after them, just like how I take care of you and make sure you are safe." + +Sandra learnt a valuable lesson that day, and she had her lollipop too! +Once upon a time there was a mouse named Ruth. She was a sweet and compassionate mouse who loved everyone she met. + +One day, Ruth was feeling very stressed so she decided to take a long, relaxing massage. As she lay there, she began to count her blessings. + +Suddenly, a mean cat came into the room. He was very angry and started shouting at Ruth. Ruth was frightened and began to cry. + +The cat didn't care and kept shouting, but Ruth kept counting her blessings until the cat ran away. In the end, Ruth's compassionate nature and resilience helped her overcome the conflict. + +She finished the massage feeling relaxed and happy, thankful for the counting and the massage. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim wanted to find the perfect pick. He asked his Mom "I need a pick." Mom said "That is tricky, but I think I can help." + +Mom and Tim went to the store to find the perfect pick. Tim looked around and saw so many picks - some were big, some were small, some were shiny, some were dull. He wasn't sure which one was the perfect one. + +Finally, Tim spotted it - the perfect pick! It was perfect in every way. He said to his Mom "I need that pick!" Mom smiled and said "Yes, that is the ideal pick. Let's get it for you!" + +So, Tim and Mom bought the perfect pick and went home. Tim was so happy. He looked forward to trying it out. + +The End. +One night a little boy saw a figure. It was glowing in the night sky. He thought it must be magical. So, he decided to be very brave and went to investigate. As he got closer he realised it was the moon. But it was doing something very strange, it was being naughty! The moon started to spin around in the night sky and then zig zag up and down. The little boy was so amazed that he started to laugh. He smiled and watched the night sky until morning came. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jake. Jake went to the beach to go swimming, but it was very scary. He could see the octopus swimming in the deep dark sea water. He felt brave and said "I dare to go swimming!" + +The octopus heard him and swam closer. It said "Ahoy! What dare you do?" + +Jake said, "I dare to go swimming in the ocean!" + +The octopus laughed and said, "No worries little one. Just take your time and be patient." Then it reached out one of its suction cups and said, "Hold onto this and I will guide you." + +So, with the octopus's help, Jake went swimming in the ocean. He was scared at first but soon felt safe. He followed the octopus until he learnt how to swim. + +Once he was confident enough, he thanked the octopus, who replied, "Anytime Jake - you were very patient. That's what made this possible." + +And that's how Jake learnt how to swim with the help of a patient octopus. +Once, there was a little girl who wanted to go away on holiday. Her parents told her that they were all going to stay at a hotel. At first, the little girl was scared, but they reassured her and said she could trust them. + +So the little girl and her parents drove to the hotel. When they arrived, she was amazed. She knew that she made the right choice to trust them. + +At the hotel, the little girl had lots of fun. She ate lots of tasty food. She enjoyed her time. + +But something strange happened. When the little girl and her parents went to their room, it wouldn't open. They looked around the hallway, but no one was there. Little girl started to worry. + +The little girl asked, "Where did everyone go? I don't want to be here anymore." Her parents said, "Don't worry, we'll figure something out." + +But the little girl wasn't sure if she should trust them. The hotel was deserted and they were stuck. In the end, the little girl’s family had to spend the night in the hallway. +Once upon a time there was a small bunny. He was looking for food to eat, but he could not find any. He decided to go and hide. The bunny hopped and hopped until he saw something deep. It was deep velvet! + +The bunny was so excited and he said: "I'm going to hide here and have a rest". So he hopped down into the soft velvet and fell asleep. + +When he woke up, he saw a huge bear! The bunny was scared, so he quickly jumped deeper into the velvet and hid. + +The bear could not see the little bunny, so he said: "Where are you little bunny? I can't find you!" +But the bunny stayed very still and remained hidden. + +Finally, the bear gave up and walked away, so the bunny came out of the velvet and hopped off to look for more food. And he lived happily ever after! +Jenny was a very alert girl who enjoyed going out to play. One day while she was walking, she happened upon a veil that was lying on the ground. It was very pretty with lots of different colors. She picked it up and looked around to see if anyone was watching. When she didn't see anyone, she put it over her head. She loved how it felt and looked. + +Jenny went home and wanted to show her family the new veil she found. She ran into the house, holding the veil tightly. When they saw her they were surprised but they encouraged her to keep wearing it. Her parents said it was very beautiful on her and made her look like a princess. + +Jenny was so excited and started spinning around the room. The veil flowed behind her in the air as if it was dancing. Everyone laughed and cheered for her as she spun and twirled around. + +Jenny had so much fun that day and she was so proud to be wearing her new veil. She was reminded at how important it was to be alert and open to new adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a shy tiger. He was scared and alone in the dark woods. He didn't know what to do. Then, he heard a voice. + +"Hello," the voice said. + +The tiger was surprised. He looked around, but couldn't see anyone. + +"Who is there?" the tiger asked. + +"Well, I'm right here," the voice said. + +The tiger looked down and saw a tiny mouse at his feet. The mouse smiled and said, "My name is Timmy. Do you want me to comfort you?" + +The tiger was so happy. He nodded his head and the mouse gently rubbed his fur. The tiger was no longer scared and felt better. + +Timmy and the tiger became good friends and they played together every day in the woods. The tiger was happy and no longer shy. He had a new best friend, and that made him very happy. +Once there was a boy called Sam. He loved to zoom around on his scooter. He was very fast! + +One day, Sam watched as his mum opened up a special box. Inside was a crayon! Sam was excited and wanted to use it to draw a picture. So his mum gave him the crayon, and he started drawing. + +Sam worked carefully to make sure his picture was just right. He drew a big sun and a rainbow. As he coloured, his mum told him how important it is to be creative. Sam was proud of his picture, and he showed it to his mum. + +His mum said it was beautiful and could see how much effort Sam had put in. She smiled and said, "It's a masterpiece!". Sam beamed with pride and zoomed off on his scooter. +One day, there was a little boy in the forest. He was looking for something to play with. Suddenly, he saw a big pile of lumber. He was so happy! + +The little boy ran over to the lumber and lay down. It was so comfy! He lay there for a while and enjoyed the feel of the wood beneath him. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was an old man in a big coat. He said, "Little boy, why are you laying here in the lumber?" + +The little boy said, "I'm so lucky! This lumber is the perfect place to play and have fun." + +The old man smiled and said, "Well, you are a lucky boy indeed. Enjoy your day!" + +The little boy thanked the old man and waved goodbye. He lay in the lumber all day, having fun and feeling lucky. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He went on an adventure one day to explore a nearby forest. When Jack reached the forest he heard a noise. He wondered what was causing it. He slowly crept closer and saw a deer loading logs onto its back. + +Jack gasped and the deer noticed him. The deer said, "What a useful thing you have here!" + +Jack smiled and replied, "Yes, I can use it to help me explore the forest." + +The deer smiled and said, "Well then I wish you the best of luck in your exploration!" + +Jack said thank you and loaded the logs onto his back. He set off on his adventure and the deer watched him go. Jack had never felt so proud. He knew this was going to be a useful day! +One day, a little boy named John was playing in his garden when he heard a noise coming from the kitchen. John ran inside to see his mum making dinner in the pan. She was making scrambled eggs. + +John asked his mum, "What are you doing?" + +Mum smiled and said, "I am making dinner. Help me!" + +John was so excited. He clapped his hands and his mum said, "Come, help me stir the eggs." + +John took the spoon and helped stir the eggs in the wide pan. The eggs began to look soft and fluffy. + +When the eggs were done, he and his mum clapped their hands together. They were so proud of their dinner that they clapped again and again. + +John said, "Yum! I love dinner!" + +Mum smiled and said, "Me too! Let's enjoy our dinner together." + +So they sat down and shared the delicious scrambled eggs. +Jimmy and his mom were having a great day. It was a sunny day, so they went out to the park. + +Jimmy found a big jug and started playing. He was so happy, running around and having fun. + +Mom sat on the bench and told Jimmy to be very careful with the jug. Jimmy smiled and said, "Yes mommy!" + +But then something unexpected happened. The jug got really hot! Jimmy was scared and started to cry. + +Mom came over and said, "It’s okay Jimmy, don’t worry. I will attach it to the bench with this rope." + +Jimmy was so relieved and hugged his mom. He went back to playing in the park with his jug, safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a modest girl. She had a special goal in life, and everyday she worked towards her goal. One day, she decided it was time to take a break, and so she went to the park. + +When she got to the park, she heard a beautiful sound. It was a sound she had never heard before. It was the sound of bells ringing. She followed the sound and came across a bell. The girl was very excited, and she rang the bell a few times. + +The ringing of the bell had a magical effect. Suddenly, the girl's goal appeared. It was a huge castle, shining all around her. She couldn't believe her eyes! + +The girl was so happy, and she realised that she had accomplished her goal. She couldn't have done it without the bell, and so she thanked it before she left. + +From then on, the bell rang out, reminding her modest girl of an amazing goal that she had achieved. +Once upon a time there were two sisters. One sister was much bigger than the other, in fact she was enormous! + +The little sister was curious about the world and loved to explore. She wanted to go to a far away land, but her big sister warned her not to. + +The little sister asked her big sister why she was not allowed to go. + +The big sister explained, "This land is too dangerous. You could get hurt or lost. It's best to stay close. I'm warning you for your own safety." + +The little sister thought about this and knew her sister was right. She decided to stay close to home and promised she would not go to the far away land. + +The story has a moral value. Always listen to the advice of your elders. If you are warned about danger it is best to take it seriously and stay in the safe familiar places. +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Goldie. She was very eager to explore the world and go on exciting adventures. One day, she saw a jewel on the ground. To her surprise, the jewel was sparkling with many colors. She couldn't resist the urge to pick up the jewel and move it to her home. + +Goldie was so excited she couldn't wait to show the beautiful jewel to her family. When she got home she ran to show them the magical jewel. Her parents were stunned! They asked her how she found the jewel and she told them that she saw it while she was exploring the forest. + +Her parents were very proud of Goldie. They decided to give Goldie a special reward for being so eager to explore and find the jewel. They told her that the mysterious jewel she found was the key to unlock a secret treasure hidden deep within the forest. + +The family was overjoyed! Goldie was so excited that she couldn't wait to grab her special treasure. She quickly moved through the forest and soon enough, to her delight, she found the secret treasure. + +Goldie was so proud of herself that she learned a valuable lesson: with enough eagerness and exploration, wonderful things will come! +Once there was a friendly little mouse. He loved to visit his friends in the forest, and often had lots of fun. + +One day the mouse was feeling lonely, so he decided to go visit his friend, the bear. He came to the bear's door and knocked but no one answered. The mouse was about to leave, when he heard a voice from inside. + + Mouse: "Hello? Is anyone there?" +Bear: "Yes, I'm here! Come in!" + +The mouse was very excited to visit the bear. Together they played lots of games and had lots of fun. The mouse was happy to have such a friendly friend in the forest. +Mum and her daughter Milly were walking in the dark. Milly was scared, but Mum brought a flashlight. + +Milly asked: "Mum, can I ride the flashlight?" + +Mum chuckled: "No, my love, but let's find something you can ride." + +Milly looked around and spotted a little bike. She screamed: "Mum, look! I want to ride it!" + +Mum smiled: "Of course you can, my love. Just remember to wear your helmet!" + +Milly put on her helmet and hopped on the little bike. She rode it around in the darkness, with her mummy watching close by with the flashlight. + +Milly was a very fine bike rider. Everyone clapped as she rode around. + +Mum said: "You're a wonderful rider, Milly!" + +Milly smiled brightly and said: "Yes, I'm a very fine rider!" +Once upon a time, there was a very attractive cat. Every day, she would eat her favorite food--tuna fish. She would go to her special spot in the sun and take a nap afterwards. + +One day, she noticed that something was beeping. It was coming from a nearby cell. She looked at it and wanted to try it. She started to eat it and it tasted great. + +But then the cell started to run away! It quickly ran across the yard, while the cat chased after it. She kept running and running until the cell finally stopped. She was so tired, she needed to take a break. She got a drink of water and then started to eat the cell again. + +And the cat was very happy because it was her favorite snack! She ate up the entire cell, and then went back to taking a nap in the sun. +Billy was walking in the desert when he saw a filthy cactus. He decided to take a look at it, so he started walking towards it. + +When he got close to the cactus, he noticed it had some water in its pot. He thought the water would be a great drink, so he bent down. + +Just before he took a sip, a voice behind Billy said, "Stop!" + +Billy jumped up and turned around to see a man wearing a hat. + +The man said, "That water will make you sick. It is from the soak-off from the cactus." + +Billy shivered at the thought. The water was filthy! He thanked the man for letting him know and ran away. +Matty was spinning in circles in the garden, twirling and gliding around. He watched the leaves, they were so big and beautiful! + +Suddenly, he heard an odd sound coming from the street. He ran to the gate and saw a car with a motor inside. "Vroom, vroom!" it said, as it drove past. + +Matty was intrigued. He asked his Mummy, "What does the motor do? Is it important?" + +Mummy smiled and said, "Oh, yes! That motor is very important. It is what makes the car go!" + +Matty thought about the motor and wished he could spin like it did. What would it be like to have a motor inside and be able to drive? + +A few days later, Matty was playing in the garden when his Mummy announced it was time to go to the store and get a present. Matty was so excited! + +When they got to the store, Mummy brought a great big box of a special toy car. "This car has a motor, just like we saw the other day!" she said. + +Matty was so excited! He pulled out the car, and the motor spun like mad. He couldn't believe what he saw! Now he could spin like the motor, just like he had wanted to! + +Matty was thrilled! His Mummy was right, the motor was important. +Once upon a time there was a bunny called Bob. Bob was always scared and had no friends. One day, Bob heard a strange sound. He followed the sound and discovered a drum. The rhythm of the drum made Bob feel happy and encouraged him to try something new. +He hopped over to the drum and began to play. As he hit the drum, he noticed his fear was disappearing. Suddenly, Bob was joined by several other animals, dancing and jumping to the rhythm. Bob was no longer scared, he was smiling and having lots of fun. All the animals cheered for Bob and encouraged him to keep playing. +Bob played until night time and his fear never returned. From then on, he was a part of the animal band and enjoyed playing the drums every day. Everyone was so happy to have him. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jane and Karen. Jane was pale and Karen was tan. + +One morning, Karen said to Jane, "Let's go on a tour". + +Jane was excited and said, "Yes, let's go!" + +They started their tour and walked past many different places. Soon, they needed to separate so that Karen could go one way and Jane the other. + +Jane said sadly, "I don't want to separate!" + +Karen smiled and said, "Don't worry, Jane! We can meet up again soon. I'll be pale again!" + +So, Jane waved goodbye to Karen and walked away. She was looking forward to their next tour together. +One sunny morning, all the animals marched out of the forest. One by one they all stepped out in to the open field. A wise, compassionate owl came after them and asked, "What are you all doing out here?" + +The animals replied in unison, "We are marching for a photo". The owl smiled and said, "But why?" + +The first rabbit said, "We wanted to take a nice picture together, to always remember this wonderful moment in time." + +The kindly owl said, "Well, that's a wonderful thing, and I'm happy to take the photo for you." + +The animals all stood together and posed for the photo. When the owl looked at the photo, she saw something even greater than the beautiful image—she saw the compassion of the animals deep in their hearts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Minnie. She was three years old and loved to be outside. + +One day, she went for a walk in the woods. Suddenly, Minnie heard a trumpet, and it made her pause. She looked up and saw a sparkly animal in the sky that was glowing brightly. "Wow!" Minnie exclaimed happily. + +The animal floated down and landed in front of Minnie. It was a glowing butterfly! Minnie spoke to it, wondering what it was doing out in the woods. The butterfly began to speak in a gentle voice: "I'm here to play with you," it said. + +Minnie smiled. She asked the butterfly if it liked to play hide-and-seek. It nodded excitedly as its body started to glow even brighter. + +Minnie and the butterfly then began a playful game of hide-and-seek. The butterfly flew away while Minnie closed her eyes and counted to ten. + +Minnie found the butterfly soon after the counting was done. She smiled and hugged the butterfly before it flew away, leaving a sparkly glow behind. +Once upon a time, there was a brown helicopter that wanted to succeed in flying. It was determined to fly higher and higher each day. + +One day, the helicopter asked its friend: "Do you think I can succeed in flying?" + +The friend replied: "No, I don't. I don't think you can do it". + +But the brown helicopter wouldn't give up and tried harder and harder each day. +Meanwhile, a storm approached, and the dark sky filled with thunder and lightning. +The friend shouted: "Watch out! You might get hurt by the storm!" +But the brown helicopter didn't listen, and it kept on trying to fly higher. +Eventually, the strong winds from the storm were too much for the brown helicopter and it toppled over, falling to the ground with a resounding crash. + +The brown helicopter failed to succeed and was never able to fly. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who lived on a farm. Each day he would work all day long in the fields and was very strong. + +One day, the man was strolling around the farm, thinking about the work he had to do. As he was walking, he heard a voice calling out the word 'learn'. He stopped and looked around, but he couldn't see anyone. He then heard the voice calling again and he started to follow it. + +The man walked and followed the voice until he came to a big tree. Sitting atop the tree was a tiny bird. The bird said what it called out before was 'learn', and it also said that the man should learn something new every day. So the man learnt something new every day and became wiser and wiser. + +This teaches us that it is always important to learn new things. With more knowledge and understanding, we can do more and be more. +Nana was in the kitchen, making some breakfast. She poured some batter into the pan and smiled. She knew it would be delicious. + +Suddenly, Nana heard her grandson, who was 3-years-old, running into the kitchen. + +"Nana, what are you making?" the little boy asked. + +"I am making some toast, sweetheart," she replied. + +The little boy's eyes lit up. "It smells spicy!" + +"Yes, it does. I put some spices in the batter, so it smells wonderful," Nana said. She carefully poured the batter into a toast shape, and then she flipped it over in the pan. + +When the toast was ready, Nana put it onto a plate, added butter and jam, and gave it to the little boy. He took a big bite and smiled. + +"Mmmm, this spicy toast is so good!" he said. +One day, a little boy saw a boat in the water. He thought it was really special so he ran to the beach. When he got close, he saw a man dancing and singing in the boat. The little boy felt excited, so he applauded for the man. + +The man was happy about it and asked the little boy if he wanted a ride in his boat. The little boy screamed "Yes!" and said goodbye to his parents. He went on the boat and the man taught him how to row and sail it. + +Suddenly, the wind began to blow wildly and the boat started to move at a quick pace. The man looked helpless and shouted at the boy to try and stop the boat. But it was too late, and the boat and the little boy were quickly moved away. + +The parents watched in despair, but had no way of getting to their son. Despite their best efforts, they felt helpless. They felt their hearts break as they saw their son move further and further away, unable to do anything to save him. +One morning, Jack was feeling sad. He wanted to do something fun, so he dug out his paint set. He spread out some newspaper in the garden and set to work. Splash! He dipped his brush into the yellow paint and made a big circle in the middle of the paper. He painted a blue triangle right next to it and then dabbed a spot of green paint at the top of the triangle. + +Jack was very proud of his painting. He decided to show it to his mom. "Mom, look at my painting. Please, please can I go to the fair?" he asked. + +His mom smiled. "Yes, Jack," she said. "Here's a ticket for the fair. Go and have some fun with your friends." + +Jack was so happy. He waved goodbye to his mom and ran off to the fair, clutching his ticket tightly. + +At the end of the day, Jack was exhausted but he still had a big smile on his face. Thinking back on his day, he realized that painting had helped him to feel much better and his sadness had vanished! +One morning, Sally woke up and went outside. The sun was shining and the sky was blue and it was a very pretty day. Sally wanted to find something special to do, so she decided to go to the park. + +When Sally got to the park, she noticed something odd. There was a big fence blocking her way. Sally was very confused. She walked around the fence, looking for a way in, but she couldn't find one. + +Then Sally noticed a tiny hole in the fence. It was just big enough for her to fit through. Sally crawled through the hole and saw something even more surprising. Inside the fence was the most beautiful garden she had ever seen. Bright flowers were blooming and birds were singing in the trees. + +Sally looked closer and saw something even better. In the middle of the garden was a trampoline with big springs! Sally jumped in with glee and started bouncing around. She loved the feeling of the springs pushing her into the sky and back to the ground. + +Sally spent the rest of the afternoon bouncing on the trampoline, feeling very happy and free. She couldn't believe she had found such a special and pretty place hidden behind a fence. +Molly was three years old and she had a lot of toys. Her favorite was a plastic toy car. Each day, Molly would take the car out of its box and play with it. + +One day, Molly tried to show the car to her mom. But her mom said, "That car has no value, Molly. We should get rid of it." + +Molly was confused. She thought the car was valuable to her. She wanted to keep it. + +Molly asked, "But why is it not valuable?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "It is important to value the things we have, Molly. But this car is made of plastic and that won't last forever. We need to get rid of it and find something more valuable." + +Molly reluctantly agreed and put the toy car away. Even though she was confused, she understood her mom's explanation. From then on, Molly valued all her toys. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was only three years old, but she was very brave. One day, Daisy was exploring a new place. She wanted to see what it was like. As she walked, she came to a cliff. It seemed very big and high. Daisy suddenly stopped and looked up. She was scared. + +All of a sudden, Daisy heard a noise. It sounded like someone laughing. Daisy looked around, and saw a little mouse. The mouse seemed friendly, so Daisy said hello. + +The mouse said, "Hi, I'm Tom! That cliff seems very fragile! Are you scared?" + +Daisy said, "Yes, I'm scared! But I think I'm brave enough to explore it." + +The mouse said, "Good for you! I'm here to help, if you need it." + +Daisy smiled, and thanked Tom. Together, they both went up to the cliff, and explored it safely. + +The end. +One day, Ben wanted to go to the beach. He put on his sunny yellow trunks and set off. On his way, he saw the big blue sea. He was so happy that he ran straight to the water! The beach was wet and the sea was sparkly. + +Ben frolicked in the sea for a while. His small muscles were getting tired, but he kept swimming. Suddenly, he felt two strong hands pick him up! It was his mom. She had arrived just in time! She carried him back to the beach. + +Ben was exhausted. He took a rest in the shade and drank some juice. He was very happy and ready to play some more. He was so glad that his mom had arrived just in time! +Once there was a little girl and she wanted to go for a walk. She stepped outside and saw her friend, Tom. Tom was wearing his bright blue sunglasses, and he was being nosy and looking around. + +The little girl smiled and asked Tom, “What are you doing?†+ +Tom said, “Just walking around. I love my sunglasses, don’t you?†+ +The little girl smiled and said, “Yes, I like your sunglasses. Let’s go on a walk together.†+ +So, Tom and the little girl stepped down the road and they saw lots of things. They saw a butterfly, a big truck, and a rainbow. + +At the end of their walk, the little girl said goodbye to Tom and thanked him for being her walking buddy. +Tom said, “It was fun. See ya!†+ +As the little girl stepped back into her house, she thought to herself, “Maybe I should get a pair of sunglasses too!†+Once upon a time, there was a rich town. Everyone in the town had lots of money and had all the things they wanted. + +One day, the town refused to allow a poor family to move into the town. The poor family wanted to move into the town to have a better life. + +The poor family felt very sad and angry. They wanted to live in the rich town and have a nice place to stay. + +So, the poor family decided to try to convince the town to allow them to move in. The poor family explained to the people in the town that they just wanted a chance to make their lives better. + +Finally, the town allowed the poor family to move in. Everyone was so happy, and the poor family was so relieved. The poor family was overjoyed that the town let them move in, and were very thankful for the opportunity. +Billy the car was very excited. He loved to go fast! Every single morning he rolled out of his garage, revved his engine, and sped down the street. + +He was even bigger and faster than all of the other cars, and everyone would look at him as he passed. + +Billy's friend, Tilly, was a small car. She was always happy and cheerful, and liked to keep up with Billy. + +"Wait for me!" she called out, as Billy sped away. + +One day, Tilly noticed that Billy was no longer speeding. He had slowed down to a crawl! + +"What's wrong, Billy?" Tilly asked. + +Billy sadly answered, "My engine is all low on oil!" + +Tilly smiled, put on a pink dress, and raced to the store. She bought some oil and rushed back to the garage. + +Billy was so happy that Tilly had brought him the oil. He thanked her, filled up his engine, and started speeding down the road again, off to new adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy lived in a small house with her mum and dad. One day, Daisy was playing in the garden when she saw something scary in the sky. It was a tornado. + +"Mum, what is that?" Daisy asked. + +"It is a tornado, Daisy," her mum said. "It is very rare." + +Daisy was scared and she lay on the ground. Her mum lay on the ground too and put her arms around Daisy. They lay there for a long time until the tornado was gone. + +When the tornado was gone, Daisy and her mum got up. Daisy asked her mum why the tornado was so rare. + +Her mum smiled and said "Tornados are very rare, Daisy. That's why it was so special to see one today." + +Daisy smiled and thought it was the most special day ever. +Jill was walking in the park when she saw a girl eating some candy. She felt envious of the other girl so she walked up to her. "Can I have a piece?" Jill asked. The other girl shook her head. + +Jill had to get her own candy. She looked around and saw a lady with a cart full of candy. She was so excited! She ran up to the lady and asked, "Can I have some?" + +The lady nodded and said, "I'll give you two pieces if you help me." She gave Jill two pieces of candy, and then said "Go over to that tree." She pointed toward a small tree at the edge of the park. + +Jill felt a little worried as she walked to the tree. What was the lady asking her to do? Suddenly, she heard a rumble and saw a runaway train heading toward the tree! It was going to crash into the tree and destroy it! + +Jill ran up to the tree and used her candy to build a barrier. The train crashed into the barrier, and it was just strong enough to prevent the tree from being destroyed. + +The lady ran up to Jill and hugged her. She thanked Jill for being so brave and protecting the tree. She said, "You're a true hero!" + +Jill was no longer envious of the other girl. She was proud of herself and her brave deed. +Once there was a little girl named Emily. She had a toy car and loved to play with it. One day, her mom told her that she had to remove it and clean it up. Emily didn't want to remove it but she had to because her mom said so. + +She cleaned it up and put it away. When she went back to play again, she saw that there was a spark coming from the car. Emily thought it was exciting and wanted to show her mom. + +She ran to get her mom but her mom wasn't happy. She was mad and said to Emily in a very rude voice, "You didn't clean up the car properly, and now it's broken!" + +Emily was sad. She tried to fix the car but she couldn't. In the end, the toy car was broken and Emily couldn't play with it anymore. +Once upon a time there was a wise bear and a brave pig. They were walking in the forest, looking for something to do. + +The pig said, "Let's find a mystery to solve!" + +The bear sounded excited, "Yes! What should we look for?" + +Suddenly they found a big jug. It had a puzzle on it, and the two friends looked at it. + +The bear said, "Let's solve this puzzle!" + +The pig said, "Yes! We should use our wise minds to figure it out." + +So, the bear and the pig worked together. At last, they solved the puzzle and opened the jug. Inside, they found a big surprise! + +The bear and the pig shouted with joy. They had solved the mystery and had a lovely surprise. Being wise was a great help. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little girl named Jane. One day, Jane went to the hospital with her mom to get an x-ray. She didn't know what an x-ray was, so she asked her mom, "What's an x-ray?" + +Her mom replied, "It's a magical machine that can change the way we see things inside your body." + +Jane's eyes lit up. She was excited to know what it could do. She went into the room for the x-ray and lay down on the table. The doctor put a huge machine over her and suddenly a picture appeared on the wall. + +Jane was amazed. She had never seen anything like it before. She asked the doctor, "What is it?" + +The doctor smiled and said, "That's the inside of your body. The x-ray has changed the way we can see your body." + +Jane was so delighted to know that the x-ray made her body come alive. She couldn't wait to show her friends. From that day on, Jane was even more lively than before. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent bird named Max. He was very brave, and loved to explore the world around him. One day he was flying around the forest, looking for food when he heard a loud noise. + +He flew closer to see what was going on, when he saw that a little mouse was in trouble. A big cat was chasing the mouse, and barking very loudly. + +Max flew over to the mouse, and said "Don't worry, I will protect you!" He spread his wings wide, making himself look big and strong. He hopped up and down and made noises to scare away the cat. + +The cat was too scared to stay, and so it turned around and ran away. + +Max felt very proud of himself, He had protected the little mouse! He felt so proud, his chest filled with happiness. + +He said to the little mouse "See, I told you I would protect you, I'm so glad I could help!" The little mouse smiled and thanked Max. He flew away, feeling very proud of his intelligent bravery. +Lily and Sam are playing in the garden. They like to look for insects and flowers. Lily sees a big insect on a leaf. It has six legs and a shiny green back. + +"Look, Sam, a big insect!" Lily says. She points to the leaf. + +Sam comes closer and looks at the insect. He thinks it is pretty. He wants to pick it up and show it to Lily. + +"Can I pick it up, Lily?" Sam asks. + +Lily nods. She thinks Sam is brave. She watches as Sam gently picks up the insect with his fingers. The insect does not move. It is not scared of Sam. + +"Wow, Sam, you did it!" Lily says. She smiles at Sam. + +Sam smiles back. He is happy. He holds the insect close to his face and says, "Hello, insect. You are my friend." + +The insect wiggles its antennae and makes a soft sound. It likes Sam too. Sam and Lily laugh. They are having fun in the garden. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. Today is a sunny day. They go to the park with their moms. + +Lily sees a big slide. She wants to go on it. But she is scared. It is very high. Tom says, "I will go with you. I will hold your hand. It is easy. Do not be scared." Lily says, "Promise?" Tom says, "Promise." + +They climb up the stairs. Lily holds Tom's hand. They sit on the slide. Tom says, "Ready?" Lily says, "Ready." They slide down. They go fast. They laugh. They are happy. + +They reach the bottom. Lily says, "That was fun!" Tom says, "See? It was easy." Lily says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend." Tom says, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a good friend, too." + +They hug. They go to play some more. They have a good day. They keep their promise. +Tom and Lily were excited to go to the river with Mom and Dad. They liked to splash in the water, look for fish and rocks, and have a picnic. They packed their bags with towels, hats, sandwiches, and juice. + +When they got to the river, they ran to the edge and dipped their toes in. The water was cold and clear. They saw some ducks swimming by and threw some bread for them. Mom and Dad spread a blanket on the grass and opened the bags. + +"Oops!" Mom said. "I forgot the juice. I left it in the car. I'll go get it. You stay here with Dad, okay?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were not thirsty yet. They wanted to play more. They followed Dad to a big rock and climbed on it. They pretended it was a boat and they were sailors. They sang a song and waved to Mom. + +Mom came back with the juice and smiled. She saw Tom and Lily having fun on the rock. She joined them and gave them a hug. They drank some juice and ate some sandwiches. They were happy. They did not forget to say thank you to Mom and Dad for taking them to the river. +Sara loved her rubber duck. She took it everywhere with her. She liked to squeeze it and hear it quack. She felt comfortable with her rubber duck. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and her rubber duck. She saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. She climbed up the stairs and held her rubber duck in her hand. She was ready to slide down. + +But then, a boy came behind her and grabbed her rubber duck. He said it was his and he wanted to play with it. Sara was scared and angry. She said no, it was her rubber duck and he had to give it back. The boy did not listen. He ran away with her rubber duck. + +Sara cried and shouted. Her mom heard her and came to help. She saw the boy with the rubber duck and told him to stop. She said he had to be nice and share. She asked him to give the rubber duck back to Sara. The boy did not want to, but he saw that Sara's mom was serious. He gave the rubber duck back to Sara and said sorry. + +Sara hugged her rubber duck and thanked her mom. She felt happy and comfortable again. She decided to go on the slide with her rubber duck. She had fun and made a new friend. The boy came back and asked if he could play with her and her rubber duck. Sara said yes, but only if he was gentle and asked first. He agreed and they played together. Sara learned to allow others to play with her rubber duck, but also to stand up for herself. She had a good day at the park. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big field of yellow sunflowers. They wanted to go and see them up close. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Tom said. "The sunflowers are so pretty!" + +"OK, Tom!" Lily said. "But we have to be careful. Mommy said not to wander too far." + +They ran across the field, holding hands. They saw many sunflowers, some tall and some short, some big and some small. They smelled the sweet flowers and touched the soft petals. + +They were having so much fun that they did not notice how far they had gone. They did not see the fence that marked the end of the field. They did not hear the growl of the big dog that lived on the other side. + +Suddenly, the dog jumped over the fence and ran towards them. It was a mean dog, with sharp teeth and a loud bark. It did not like strangers in its territory. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom shouted. "The dog is coming!" + +They turned around and tried to run back to where they came from. But the dog was faster and stronger. It caught up with them and bit them hard. They screamed and cried, but no one heard them. + +The dog dragged them to its den, under a thin tree. It ate them up, leaving only their bones and clothes. The sunflowers swayed in the wind, as if nothing had happened. +Ben and Lily were excited to see the parade. They put on their hats and coats and went outside with Mom and Dad. They walked to the big street where the parade was going to pass by. They saw many people waiting on the sidewalk, holding flags and balloons. + +"Look, Ben, there's a band!" Lily said, pointing to a group of people with drums and trumpets. "They make loud music!" + +Ben nodded. He liked the sound of the drums. He wanted to hear them better. He let go of Mom's hand and ran closer to the street. He did not see the big rope that was blocking the way. + +"Ben, stop!" Mom shouted. "You can't go there!" + +But it was too late. Ben tripped over the rope and fell down. He hurt his knee and his hat flew off. He started to cry. + +Mom and Dad ran to him and picked him up. They hugged him and checked his knee. It was not bleeding, but it was red and sore. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Mom said. "You have to be careful. The parade is not for playing. It's for watching." + +Ben sniffled. He felt dizzy and sad. He wanted his hat back. + +"Where's my hat?" he asked. + +Lily saw his hat on the street. She ran to get it. She dodged the cars and the bikes and the horses. She grabbed the hat and ran back to Ben. + +"Here, Ben, I got your hat!" she said, giving it to him. + +Ben smiled. He put his hat on his head. He hugged Lily and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister." + +Lily smiled too. She hugged Ben and said, "You're welcome, Ben. You are a good brother." + +They both felt better. They sat on the sidewalk with Mom and Dad and watched the parade. They saw the band, the clowns, the floats, and the balloons. They heard the music, the cheers, and the horns. They had fun. They forgot about their troubles. They enjoyed the parade. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks. They make towers and houses and cars. But sometimes they fight over the blocks. They want the same ones. + +One day, they have a big fight. Lily wants the red blocks. Ben wants the red blocks too. They pull and push and yell. + +"Stop it!" says Mom. "You have to share. Why don't you solve this problem?" + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They are angry and sad. They don't know how to solve the problem. + +Mom has an idea. She brings a big box. She says, "Look, I have more blocks for you. They are different colors and shapes. You can make new things with them. Do you want to try?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They are curious. They open the box. They see blue and green and yellow and purple blocks. They see round and square and triangle and star blocks. They are pretty. + +They smile. They say, "Thank you, Mom. These are cool blocks. We can share them. We can make more towers and houses and cars. And we can make other things too. Like flowers and animals and rockets." + +They start to play. They are happy. They solve the problem. They are good friends. +Ben and Lily liked to play on the lawn. They had a ball and a frisbee. They threw them to each other and ran and laughed. But they had to be careful. There was a big dog next door. The dog did not like them. He barked and growled when he saw them. + +One day, Ben and Lily were playing with the frisbee. Ben threw it high in the air. Lily ran to catch it. But she did not see the hole in the fence. The frisbee went through the hole and landed on the other side. The dog saw it and ran to get it. + +Lily was scared. She wanted her frisbee back. She looked at the hole. She saw the dog's nose and teeth. She heard him snarl. She did not want to go near him. She cried and called for Ben. + +Ben heard Lily cry. He ran to her. He saw the hole and the dog. He was scared too. But he wanted to help Lily. He looked around. He saw a stick. He picked it up. He threw it at the dog. The dog saw the stick. He let go of the frisbee. He chased the stick. He liked sticks. + +Ben and Lily were happy. They grabbed the frisbee. They ran back to their lawn. They hugged each other. They thanked Ben for being brave. They decided to play with the ball instead. They did not want to lose the frisbee again. They did not want to see the dog again. They were safe and happy on their lawn. +Tom and Lily went to the grocery with Mom. They liked to help Mom put things in the cart. Tom saw a big yellow fruit. He asked Mom, "What is this?" + +Mom said, "That is a pineapple. It is sweet and juicy. Do you want to try it?" + +Tom nodded. He liked sweet things. Mom put the pineapple in the cart. + +Lily saw a small green thing. She asked Mom, "What is this?" + +Mom said, "That is a lime. It is sour and bitter. You might not like it." + +Lily shook her head. She did not like sour things. Mom put the lime back. + +Tom and Lily saw a weird thing. It was brown and hairy. It had eyes and a mouth. It looked like a face. They asked Mom, "What is this?" + +Mom said, "That is a coconut. It has water and white meat inside. It is hard to open. Do you want to try it?" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They did not know what to say. They thought the coconut was scary. They said, "No, thank you." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's okay. Maybe another time. Let's go pay for our groceries." + +Tom and Lily followed Mom. They were happy to help Mom. They wondered what the pineapple would taste like. They hoped it was not weird like the coconut. +Tom is a young dog. He likes to run and play with his friends. He likes to chase balls and sticks and birds. He is very happy and fast. + +One day, Tom is very hot and thirsty. He sees a big lake with blue water. He runs to the lake and jumps in. He swims and splashes and drinks. He feels cool and good. + +But then, Tom sees something shiny under the water. He wants to see what it is. He dives deeper and deeper. He sees a big fish with scales and teeth. The fish is angry and scared. It bites Tom's nose. Tom yelps and swims up. He is hurt and sad. + +He runs out of the water and lies on the grass. He whines and licks his nose. His friends come and see him. They are sorry and kind. They lick his nose and wag their tails. They bring him balls and sticks and birds. They make him feel better. + +Tom learns a lesson. He does not go to the lake anymore. He plays with his friends on the land. He is happy and fast again. He likes to run and play. He is a young dog. +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and draw pictures. But they did not like to share. One day, their mom gave them a big paper and some crayons. She said they could decorate the paper together and hang it on the wall. + +Anna wanted to draw a flower. She took a pink crayon and started to make a circle. Ben wanted to draw a star. He took a yellow crayon and started to make a point. But he did not see Anna's flower. He drew his point over her circle. Anna was angry. She said, "Ben, you are stupid! You ruined my flower!" + +Ben was angry too. He said, "Anna, you are stupid! You took all the space! I want to draw a star!" They started to fight. They pulled the paper and the crayons. They yelled and cried. Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. + +She saw the paper and the crayons. She saw Anna and Ben. She was sad. She said, "Anna and Ben, why are you fighting? You are twins. You should love each other and share. Look at the paper. You can decorate it together. You can make a flower and a star. They can be friends. Just like you." + +Anna and Ben looked at the paper. They saw the flower and the star. They saw how they could make them look nice together. They felt sorry. They said, "Mom, we are sorry. We were stupid. We want to decorate the paper together. We want to be friends. Just like the flower and the star." + +Their mom smiled. She hugged them and said, "That's good. I'm proud of you. Now, let's finish the paper and hang it on the wall. It will be a beautiful decoration. And a reminder of your love." +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were a queen and a knight. Anna wore a crown made of flowers and Ben had a sword made of wood. + +"Queen Anna, I will protect you from the dragon!" Ben said, waving his sword. + +"Thank you, knight Ben. You are very brave and strong!" Anna said, smiling. + +They heard a loud roar from behind the bushes. They saw a big, green, scary dragon. It had sharp teeth and claws and fire in its mouth. It was not a real dragon, but a dog. But Anna and Ben did not know that. They were very afraid. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted, running to the house. + +They ran into the kitchen, where their mom was making cookies. They hugged her and told her about the dragon. + +"Mom, there is a dragon in the garden! It wants to eat us!" Anna said, crying. + +"Mom, we are very scared! Please make it go away!" Ben said, shaking. + +Mom hugged them and kissed them. She told them not to worry. She said it was not a dragon, but a dog. She said it was their neighbor's dog, who had escaped from his yard. She said he was not mean, but playful. She said she would call the neighbor and ask him to come and get his dog. + +"Mom, are you sure?" Anna asked, wiping her tears. + +"Mom, can we pray?" Ben asked, holding her hand. + +"Of course, my darlings. We can always pray. Praying makes us feel better and closer to God. He loves us and watches over us. He will keep us safe from any harm." Mom said, smiling. + +They bowed their heads and closed their eyes. They prayed to God and thanked him for their mom, their garden, their toys, and their cookies. They asked him to bless the dog and the neighbor, and to protect them from any danger. They said amen and opened their eyes. + +They felt calm and happy. They saw the neighbor coming to the garden. He had a leash and a treat. He called the dog and the dog ran to him. He apologized for the trouble and said the dog was friendly and just wanted to play. He said he would fix the fence and keep the dog inside. + +Anna and Ben waved to the neighbor and the dog. They said goodbye and sorry. They were not afraid anymore. They were glad the dog was okay and had a home. + +They went back to the garden with their mom. They ate some cookies and drank some milk. They continued to play as a queen and a knight. They had fun and felt safe. They thanked God for everything. +Tim and Mia are playing with blocks. They like to make towers and houses and cars. Tim has a lot of red blocks and Mia has a lot of blue blocks. They share some yellow blocks. + +"Look, Mia, I made a triangle!" Tim says, holding up a block with three sides. "It is red and yellow and red." + +"Wow, Tim, that is a nice triangle!" Mia says. "Can I see it?" + +Tim gives Mia the triangle block. Mia looks at it and smiles. She puts it on top of her tower. + +"Thank you, Tim. Now my tower is taller and prettier!" Mia says. + +Tim nods. He looks at his own tower. It is shorter and has only red blocks. He feels a little sad. + +"Can I have a blue block, Mia?" Tim asks. "I want to make my tower different." + +Mia shakes her head. She likes her blue blocks. She does not want to give them to Tim. + +"No, Tim, these are my blue blocks. You have your red blocks. Go make your own tower." Mia says. + +Tim frowns. He thinks Mia is not nice. He does not want to play with her anymore. He looks around and sees a fat cat. The cat is sleeping on the sofa. Tim has an idea. + +"Okay, Mia, I will make my own tower. But I need one more block." Tim says. + +He walks to the sofa and picks up the fat cat. The cat meows and scratches Tim. Tim does not care. He runs back to his tower and puts the cat on top of it. + +"Look, Mia, I made a better tower!" Tim says. "It has a red block, a yellow block, a red block, and a fat cat!" + +Mia gasps. She sees Tim's tower and the cat. She thinks Tim is silly and mean. She does not like his tower. She does not like his cat. She does not like him. + +"Tim, that is not a tower! That is a mess! And that is not a block! That is a cat! You are hurting the cat! You are bad!" Mia says. + +She runs to the sofa and takes the cat from Tim's tower. She hugs the cat and soothes it. The cat purrs and licks Mia. Mia smiles and kisses the cat. + +"Sorry, cat. Tim is not nice. He does not know how to play. You are my friend. You are a good cat." Mia says. + +Tim and Mia do not play with each other anymore. They do not talk to each other anymore. They do not seem happy anymore. They only play with their own blocks and their own cat. +Tom and Lily are twins who like to play with toys. They have many toys in their room, but they do not take care of them. They break them, lose them, or throw them away. They do not listen to their mom and dad who tell them to be careful and grateful for their toys. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom and dad. They see a boy who has no toys. He is sad and lonely. He watches Tom and Lily play with their toys, but they do not share with him. They are mean and selfish. They say, "These are our toys. Go away!" + +The boy feels hurt and walks away. He finds a trash can and looks inside. He sees some old toys that someone threw away. They are dirty and broken, but he is happy. He picks them up and tries to fix them. He says, "Thank you for these toys. I will love them and play with them." + +Tom and Lily see the boy and his toys. They are curious and go to him. They see that his toys are the same as some of their toys that they wasted. They feel ashamed and sorry. They say, "We are sorry, boy. We were wrong. We wasted our toys and did not share with you. Can we please play with you and your toys?" + +The boy is kind and generous. He says, "Yes, you can play with me and my toys. But you have to be careful and grateful. These toys are precious to me. They are my friends." + +Tom and Lily learn a lesson. They play with the boy and his toys. They are careful and grateful. They become friends with the boy. They say, "Thank you, boy. You taught us to be alert and not waste our toys. You are a good friend." + +The end. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. But sometimes they fight over the same toy. One day, they both want to play with the big truck. They pull and pull on the truck. They do not want to share. + +The truck is old and weak. It cannot stand the pulling. It makes a loud noise. It breaks in two. Tim and Sam are shocked. They look at the broken truck. They feel sad and sorry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what happened. She sees the broken truck and the sad boys. She is not happy. She says, "You were bad. You did not share. You tore the truck. Now you have no truck to play with. You have to learn to be nice to each other." + +She takes the truck away. She gives them each a piece of meat for lunch. She says, "This is your meat. You can eat it. But do not tear it. Do not fight over it. Eat it nicely and say thank you." + +Tim and Sam look at their meat. They are hungry. But they are also sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We were bad. We did not share. We tore the truck. We do not want to tear the meat. We want to be nice to each other." + +They eat their meat nicely. They say thank you. They hug each other. They say, "We love you, Mom. We love you, brother. We will share our toys. We will not tear them. We will not fight. We will play nicely." + +Mom smiles. She says, "I love you, too. You are good boys. You learned a lesson. Sharing is good. Tearing is bad. Playing nicely is fun. Fighting is difficult. I am proud of you." +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play outside. They have bikes. They like to race on the street. + +One day, they see a new bike. It is big and red. It has a bell and a basket. It is beautiful. + +"Wow, look at that bike!" Lily says. "Who does it belong to?" + +"I don't know," Sam says. "Maybe it is a gift for someone." + +"Can we try it?" Lily asks. "Just for a little bit?" + +Sam looks around. He does not see anyone. He nods. "Okay, but be careful. It is not ours." + +They run to the bike. They take turns to ride it. They ring the bell. They put flowers in the basket. They race on the street. They have fun. + +But then, they hear a voice. It is angry. It is the owner of the bike. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing with my bike?" the voice says. "That is my bike! Give it back!" + +Lily and Sam are scared. They stop. They get off the bike. They say sorry. + +"We are sorry, mister," Lily says. "We just wanted to try it. It is a beautiful bike." + +"Well, you should not touch things that are not yours," the voice says. "That is rude and wrong. Now, go away and don't come back." + +Lily and Sam run away. They feel bad. They go to their bikes. They do not race anymore. They go home. + +They learn a lesson. They do not touch things that are not theirs. They ask before they borrow. They respect other people's things. They are good friends. +Tim and Lily were playing hide and seek in the park. Tim was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran to find a good spot to hide. She saw a big bush with many leaves. She thought it was a perfect place to hide. She crawled under the bush and waited for Tim to find her. + +Tim counted to ten and then opened his eyes. He looked around the park and tried to find Lily. He saw a swing, a slide, a bench, and a fountain, but he did not see Lily. He walked around and called her name, but he did not hear her voice. He wondered where she was. He thought she was very good at hiding. + +Lily heard Tim calling her name, but she did not answer. She wanted to surprise him and win the game. She stayed very quiet and still under the bush. She smiled and felt happy. She thought she was very clever and Tim would never find her. + +But then, something happened. A big wind came and blew away the leaves from the bush. Lily felt the wind on her face and saw the sky. She was scared and confused. She looked around and saw Tim. He saw her too. He ran to her and said, "I found you! I found you!" + +Lily felt sad and angry. She lost the game. She crawled out of the bush and said, "No fair! The wind made me disappear! The wind cheated!" Tim felt sorry for her and said, "It's okay, Lily. It was just a game. You were very good at hiding. You almost won." He gave her a hug and said, "Do you want to play again?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please. But this time, you hide and I seek." Tim agreed and said, "Okay, but no more wind, please." They laughed and ran to a new spot. They forgot about the wind and the bush and the empty leaves. They only cared about having fun and playing together. They were friends and they shared their victory. +Anna and Ben were playing in the big chamber. The chamber had many toys and books and a big bed. Anna liked to play with the dolls and Ben liked to play with the cars. They were having fun. + +But then, Ben saw a shiny ball on the shelf. He wanted to play with it. He climbed on the bed and reached for the ball. But he was not careful. He knocked down a vase and it broke. The vase was Mom's favorite. It had pretty flowers on it. + +Anna heard the noise and turned around. She saw the broken vase and the ball. She was angry. She shouted at Ben. "You are bad! You broke Mom's vase! She will be sad and mad! I will tell her!" + +Ben was scared. He did not mean to break the vase. He was sorry. He said to Anna. "Please don't tell Mom. I am sorry. I did not see the vase. I just wanted the ball. Please forgive me." + +Anna looked at Ben. He looked sad and sorry. She remembered that sometimes she made mistakes too. She did not want to make Ben cry. She did not want to make Mom mad. She said to Ben. "Okay, I forgive you. But you have to be more careful. And we have to clean up the mess. Maybe Mom will not see it." + +Ben nodded. He was happy that Anna forgave him. He said to Anna. "Thank you. You are a good sister. I will be more careful. And I will help you clean up." + +They hugged and smiled. They were alert. They heard Mom coming. They quickly picked up the pieces of the vase and the ball. They hid them under the bed. They hoped Mom would not find out. They went back to playing with the dolls and the cars. They were happy. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play together. But sometimes they fight over toys. One day, they both want to play with the same train. They pull and tug on the train. They make loud noises. + +"Mine!" Lily says. + +"No, mine!" Tom says. + +Mom hears them and comes to the room. She sees the train and the twins. She is not happy. + +"Stop, stop!" Mom says. "You are making a mess. And you are not sharing. You need to separate the train. Lily, you take the engine. Tom, you take the caboose. Then you can play together nicely." + +Lily and Tom do not like this idea. They want the whole train. They start to cry. + +Mom sighs. She has an idea. She takes the twins to the bathroom. She fills the tub with water. She puts some bubbles and toys in the water. She puts the train in the water too. + +"Look!" Mom says. "The train is wet. But it is fine. It can float on the water. You can both play with the train in the tub. And you can have fun with the bubbles and the toys too. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Tom stop crying. They look at the tub. They see the train and the bubbles and the toys. They smile. They nod. + +"Okay!" Lily says. + +"Okay!" Tom says. + +They take off their clothes. They get in the tub. They play with the train and the bubbles and the toys. They splash and laugh. They are happy. + +Mom smiles. She is happy too. She watches them play. She thinks they are cute. She thinks they are learning to share. She thinks they are having a good time. She thinks she is a good mom. +Lila and Ben were playing on the sand. They liked to make castles and dig holes. They also liked to watch the ocean. The ocean was big and blue and made noises. + +"Look, Lila, a shell!" Ben said. He picked up a shiny shell and showed it to Lila. "It is pretty. Can I have it?" + +Lila nodded. She liked to share with Ben. He was her friend. She had another shell in her hand. It was pink and smooth. She rubbed it with her fingers. It felt nice. + +"Thank you, Lila. You are kind." Ben said. He rubbed his shell too. He smiled at Lila. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and splashed them. They got wet and cold. The wave took their shells away. They could not see them anymore. + +"Hey, my shell!" Ben cried. He was sad. He liked his shell. + +"Me too!" Lila cried. She was sad too. She liked her shell. + +They looked at the ocean. The ocean was big and blue and made noises. But it was not nice. It was mean. + +"I don't like the ocean." Ben said. He was angry. He crossed his arms. + +"Me neither." Lila said. She was angry too. She pouted her lips. + +They sat on the sand and did not play. They did not talk. They were not happy. + +Then, they heard a voice. It was the ocean. + +"I'm sorry, Lila and Ben." The ocean said. "I did not mean to take your shells. I was playing too. I like to make waves and splash. But I did not know you liked your shells so much. I will give them back to you. Please don't be mad at me." + +Lila and Ben looked at the ocean. The ocean was big and blue and made noises. But it was not mean. It was sorry. + +They saw their shells on the sand. The ocean had brought them back. They were shiny and pretty. + +"Thank you, ocean." Lila said. She picked up her shell and hugged it. + +"Thank you, ocean." Ben said. He picked up his shell and held it. + +They smiled at the ocean. The ocean smiled back. + +They were happy again. + +They played on the sand. They made castles and dig holes. They also watched the ocean. The ocean was big and blue and made noises. And it was nice. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play together. One day, they see Mom in the kitchen. She is making a cake. It smells delicious. + +"Mom, can we help you?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, you can help me. You can stir the batter and put the sprinkles on top," Mom says. + +Lily and Tom are happy. They take turns to stir the batter. It is sticky and sweet. They pour it into a pan. Then they choose the sprinkles. They are colorful and shiny. + +"Mom, can we eat the cake now?" Tom asks. + +"Not yet, honey. We have to bake the cake first. Then we have to wait for it to cool down. Then we can eat it," Mom says. + +Lily and Tom are sad. They want to eat the cake now. They stare at the oven. They see the cake rising and browning. It looks delicious. + +"Mom, is the cake ready yet?" Lily asks. + +"Not yet, sweetie. It needs a few more minutes. Why don't you go and play with your toys? I will call you when the cake is done," Mom says. + +Lily and Tom are bored. They do not want to play with their toys. They want to eat the cake. They stare at the clock. It is slow and noisy. It ticks and tocks. + +"Mom, is the cake ready yet?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, it is ready. But we have to wait for it to cool down. It is too hot to eat. Why don't you help me set the table? I will cut the cake and put it on a plate," Mom says. + +Lily and Tom are excited. They help Mom set the table. They put the forks and napkins and cups. They see Mom cut the cake and put it on a plate. It looks delicious. + +"Mom, can we eat the cake now?" Lily and Tom ask. + +"Yes, you can eat the cake now. You did a good job helping me. You deserve a treat. Enjoy your cake," Mom says. + +Lily and Tom are happy. They eat the cake. It is delicious. They thank Mom for making the cake. They hug Mom and kiss her. + +"Mom, you are the best. We love you and we love your cake," Lily and Tom say. +Sam liked to drive his toy car around the house. He made vroom-vroom noises and pretended he was a racer. He drove fast and turned left and right. He drove under the table and over the rug. He drove to the kitchen and saw Mom. + +"Hi, Sam," Mom said. "Do you want to help me clean the floor?" + +Sam did not want to help. He wanted to drive. He said, "No, thank you, Mom. I am busy." + +Mom smiled and said, "Okay, but be careful. The floor is wet. I just used the mop." + +Sam nodded and drove away. He did not see the mop. He did not see the water. He drove too fast and slipped. His car flew out of his hand and hit the wall. Sam fell and hurt his knee. He cried. + +Mom heard him and ran to him. She picked him up and hugged him. She said, "Oh, Sam, I'm sorry. Are you okay?" + +Sam sniffed and said, "I'm okay, Mom. But my car is broken." + +Mom looked at the car. It had a dent and a scratch. She said, "I'm sorry, Sam. Your car is broken. But you know what? You are very brave. You did not cry too much. And you can fix your car with some tape and paint." + +Sam smiled and said, "Really, Mom? Can I fix it?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can. And I will help you. But first, let's clean your knee and the floor. And then, maybe you can help me with the mop." + +Sam said, "Okay, Mom. I will help you. And then, I will fix my car. And then, I will drive again. But not too fast." + +Mom said, "That's a good idea, Sam. I love you." + +Sam said, "I love you too, Mom." +Sam liked to write. He had a big book with many pages. He wrote his name, his friends' names, and things he saw. He used many colors and made his book pretty. + +One day, his sister Lily came into his room. She was spoiled. She always wanted what Sam had. She saw his book and wanted it. She said, "Give me your book. It is mine now." + +Sam said, "No, it is my book. I wrote it. Go away." + +Lily got angry. She grabbed his book and ran away. Sam ran after her. He shouted, "Give it back. Give it back." + +Lily did not listen. She ran to the kitchen. She saw the trash can. She threw Sam's book into the trash can. She said, "There. Now it is junk. You can't have it." + +Sam was very sad. He cried. He tried to get his book out of the trash can, but it was too late. His book was dirty and torn. He could not write in it anymore. He lost his book and his sister. He wished he had a better sister. +Anna liked to write poems. She wrote them on paper with her crayons. She liked to make them rhyme and use smooth words. She was proud of her poems and wanted to show them to her mom. + +One day, she found a new book on the shelf. It had many poems inside. She opened the book and saw the words. They were big and hard. She did not understand them. She felt angry. She wanted to write her own poems in the book. + +She took a crayon and started to scribble on the pages. She wrote her name and some words she knew. She did not care about the other poems. She thought they were boring and ugly. + +Her mom came into the room and saw what she was doing. She was shocked and sad. She took the book from Anna and said, "No, Anna, no! This is a bad thing to do. This book is not yours. It is a special book. It has poems from many people. They worked hard to write them. You cannot ruin them with your crayon. You have to respect them and learn from them." + +Anna did not listen to her mom. She wanted the book back. She tried to grab it from her mom. She resisted and kicked and screamed. She said, "No, mom, no! This is my book. I want to write my poems. They are better than the other poems. Give it to me!" + +Her mom was angry and sad. She said, "Anna, you are being very naughty and selfish. You do not care about other people's feelings. You do not care about the book. You only care about yourself. You have to go to your room and think about what you did. You cannot play with your crayons or your poems until you say sorry." + +She took Anna to her room and closed the door. Anna was alone and unhappy. She did not have the book. She did not have her crayons. She did not have her poems. She did not have her mom. She cried and cried. She wished she had not scribbled on the book. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had been a good girl. But it was too late. She had made a big mistake. She had hurt the book and her mom. She had no poems and no friends. She had a bad ending. +Anna liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to wash the vegetables and put them in a big pot. She liked to twist the knob on the stove and watch the water boil. She liked to smell the soup and taste it with a spoon. + +But Anna did not like to eat the vegetables. She thought they were yucky and green and mushy. She only liked to eat bread and cheese and cookies. She always made a face when her mom put a bowl of soup in front of her. + +One day, her mom had a surprise for her. She said, "Anna, today we have a special soup. It has a secret ingredient that you will love. Can you guess what it is?" Anna looked at the soup and saw the same old vegetables. She shook her head and said, "No, thank you. I don't want soup. I want cookies." + +Her mom smiled and said, "But Anna, you have to try it. It's very good for you. And the secret ingredient is very sweet and crunchy. It's your favorite. It's carrots!" Anna loved carrots. She liked to eat them raw and dip them in ketchup. She liked to pretend they were orange fingers and make funny noises with them. She looked at the soup again and saw some orange bits floating in it. She thought maybe her mom was telling the truth. + +She picked up her spoon and took a small sip. She felt something hard and sharp in her mouth. She spit it out and saw a piece of metal. She looked at her mom and saw her mom was angry. She said, "Anna, what did you do? You twisted the knob too much and broke the can opener. You put the can of carrots in the pot without opening it. You ruined the soup and you could have hurt yourself. Go to your room right now and think about what you did." + +Anna felt bad and scared. She ran to her room and cried. She wished she had listened to her mom and not twisted the knob. She wished she had eaten the vegetables and not wanted cookies. She wished she had not spoiled the surprise and made her mom angry. She learned a lesson that day. She learned to be careful and respectful and grateful. She learned to like soup. +Sara and Ben were playing in the living room. They saw a big box on the shelf. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Ben said. + +"OK!" Sara said. + +They climbed on the couch and reached for the box. But the box was heavy and fragile. It fell down and broke. Many photos came out of the box. + +"Oh no!" Sara and Ben said. + +They looked at the photos. They saw their mom and dad when they were young. They saw their grandparents and their cousins. They saw their dog and their cat. They saw many happy memories. + +They felt sad. They broke the photos. They broke the box. They broke their mom and dad's treasure. + +They heard their mom and dad coming home. They were scared. They did not know what to say. + +They ran to their mom and dad and hugged them. They said sorry. They showed them the broken box and the photos. + +Mom and dad were surprised. They were angry. They were sad. + +"Why did you do this?" Mom asked. + +"We wanted to see what was inside. We did not know it was fragile. We did not mean to break it." Sara and Ben said. + +Mom and dad sighed. They hugged Sara and Ben. They said they loved them. They said they forgave them. They said they were still mad. They said they had to be careful. They said they had to respect other people's things. They said they had to ask before touching. + +Sara and Ben nodded. They said they understood. They said they learned their lesson. They said they would help fix the box and the photos. They said they would be good. + +Mom and dad smiled. They said they were proud of them. They said they would help them too. They said they would show them more photos and tell them more stories. They said they would have fun. + +Sara and Ben smiled too. They felt happy. They felt sorry. They felt loved. They said thank you. They said they loved them too. They said they were sorry. They said they would stop. +Tim likes to write with his crayons. He writes his name, his mom's name, and his dog's name on his papers. He also likes to write on the walls, the sofa, and the fridge. He thinks it is fun and pretty. + +One day, his mom sees his writing on the fridge. She is very angry. She says, "Tim, did you write on the fridge?" Tim feels guilty. He knows he did something bad. He says, "No, mom, I did not write on the fridge." He hopes his mom will not find out. + +But his mom is not silly. She sees his crayon in his hand. She sees his writing on his papers. She says, "Tim, you are lying to me. I can see the result of your writing. You wrote on the fridge and on the walls and on the sofa. That is not nice. You have to clean it up and say sorry." + +Tim is very sad. He does not like to lie to his mom. He does not like to make her angry. He says, "I am sorry, mom. I will not write on the fridge and on the walls and on the sofa again. I will only write on my papers. Can you help me clean it up?" + +His mom hugs him. She says, "I love you, Tim. I am glad you are sorry. I will help you clean it up. But next time, please ask me before you write on anything. Writing is good, but you have to write in the right place." Tim nods. He learns his lesson. He and his mom clean up his writing and then they write a nice card for his dad. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the attic. It had many books and papers and pictures inside. They saw a word on the box: university. They did not know what it meant. + +"Look, Tom, this is a book about animals!" Sara said, holding a book with a lion on the cover. "Do you want to read it with me?" + +"Yes, Sara, I like animals!" Tom said, sitting next to her. He took another book with a bird on the cover. "This one is about birds!" + +They opened the books and looked at the pictures. They tried to say the names of the animals, but some were too hard. They made sounds like the animals instead. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was their mom, coming up the stairs. She was angry. + +"Sara! Tom! What are you doing in the attic?" she shouted. "You are not supposed to be here! This is dad's stuff from the university! He worked very hard to get it!" + +She saw the books and papers on the floor. Some were torn and dirty. She was very sad. + +"Mom, we are sorry, we did not know!" Sara said, dropping the book. "We just wanted to read about the animals!" + +"Mom, we are sorry, we did not know!" Tom said, dropping the book. "We just wanted to read about the birds!" + +Mom sighed. She picked up the books and papers and put them back in the box. She hugged Sara and Tom. + +"I know you did not know, but you have to be careful with other people's things," she said. "The university is a place where dad learned many things. He loved to study and teach. He wanted to share his knowledge with you, but he is gone now." + +Sara and Tom felt sad too. They remembered dad. He used to read them stories and sing them songs. He was always smiling and kind. + +"Mom, can you tell us more about dad and the university?" Sara asked. + +"Mom, can you show us more of dad's pictures?" Tom asked. + +Mom smiled. She wiped her tears and nodded. + +"Of course, my loves," she said. "Let's go downstairs and have some cookies. I will tell you everything you want to know about dad and the university. He would be happy to see you interested in learning." + +They went downstairs, holding mom's hands. They felt curious and happy. They wanted to know more about the unknown word: university. +Lila and Ben like to play hide and seek. They take turns to be the seeker and the hider. Lila is the seeker now. She counts to ten with her eyes closed. Then she opens her eyes and looks for Ben. + +She looks under the bed, but Ben is not there. She looks behind the curtain, but Ben is not there. She looks in the closet, but Ben is not there. Where is Ben? Lila thinks hard. She remembers a big box in the living room. Maybe Ben is in the box. + +She runs to the living room and sees the box. It is big enough for a person to fit inside. She tiptoes to the box and lifts the lid. She sees Ben's face. He smiles and says, "You found me!" + +Lila laughs and says, "You are a good hider, Ben. But I am a good seeker. You fit in the box, but you are not hidden from me." + +They hug and giggle. Then they decide to play again. This time, Ben is the seeker and Lila is the hider. She wonders where she can fit and be hidden. She has an idea. She runs to the kitchen and climbs into the oven. She hopes Ben will not find her. +Tom and Sue are twins. They like to play in the yard. They have a big tree house. They climb up and down the ladder. They pretend to be pirates and explorers. + +One day, they find some lumber near the fence. It is long and heavy. They have an idea. They want to make a bridge from the tree house to the fence. They think it will be fun. + +They drag the lumber to the tree. They try to lift it up. It is too hard. They need help. They call their dad. + +"Dad, dad, can you help us?" they shout. + +Dad comes out of the house. He sees what they are doing. He smiles. He likes their idea. + +"Sure, I can help you," he says. "But first, let's stretch our arms and legs. It is good to stretch before we work." + +Tom and Sue stretch their arms and legs. They feel good. They are ready to work. + +Dad helps them lift the lumber. He nails it to the tree and the fence. He makes sure it is safe and strong. + +"There, you have a bridge now," he says. "You can walk across it and pretend to be whatever you want." + +Tom and Sue are very glad. They hug their dad. They thank him. They run to the bridge. They cross it and back. They have a lot of fun. + +They love their tree house and their bridge. They love their dad. They are happy. +Lily was very tired. She had played all day with her toys and her friends. She wanted to go to bed, but she had to wait for Mommy and Daddy. They were in the kitchen, making dinner. + +Lily yawned. She rubbed her eyes. She looked for her bag. She liked her bag. It was pink and soft. It had her teddy bear and her blanket inside. She always slept with them. + +She found her bag under the sofa. She pulled it out. But something was wrong. Her bag was smelly. It smelled like cheese and socks. Lily made a face. She did not like the smell. + +She opened her bag. She saw something green and fuzzy. It was a sandwich. She had put it in her bag yesterday. She had forgotten to eat it. It was now old and rotten. Lily felt sick. She dropped her bag. + +She ran to the kitchen. She called Mommy and Daddy. She told them about her bag and her sandwich. They came to see. They said, "Oh, no! That's very smelly. We have to throw it away. And we have to wash your bag and your teddy and your blanket." + +They took her bag to the trash. They took her teddy and her blanket to the laundry. They gave Lily a hug. They said, "Don't worry, Lily. We'll clean them for you. And we have a new sandwich for you. It's fresh and yummy. Do you want some?" + +Lily nodded. She was hungry. She ate her sandwich. She drank some milk. She felt better. She yawned again. She said, "Thank you, Mommy and Daddy. I love you. Can I go to bed now?" + +They said, "Yes, you can. We love you too. Come on, let's go to your room. We have a spare teddy and a spare blanket for you. You can sleep with them tonight. And tomorrow, you'll have your own ones back. They'll be clean and nice." + +They took Lily to her room. They tucked her in. They kissed her goodnight. They turned off the light. Lily closed her eyes. She cuddled her spare teddy and her spare blanket. She smiled. She fell asleep. She dreamed of happy things. +Tom and Ann like to visit their grandpa at his ranch. He has many animals there, like cows, horses, chickens and dogs. They like to feed them, pet them and play with them. Sometimes they help grandpa with his work, like milking the cows or collecting the eggs. + +One day, Tom and Ann see a big truck near the barn. They run to see what it is. Grandpa tells them that he is selling some of his cows to another ranch. He says that he has too many cows and he needs some money. Tom and Ann are sad. They don't want the cows to leave. They like the cows. They have names for them, like Spot, Daisy and Moo. + +They ask grandpa if they can say goodbye to the cows. Grandpa says yes, but they have to be quick. The truck driver is waiting. Tom and Ann go to the fence and call the cows. The cows come to them and lick their hands. Tom and Ann hug them and tell them that they will miss them. They hope that the cows will be happy at their new home. + +The truck driver honks his horn. He says that it is time to go. Grandpa tells Tom and Ann to come back to the house. He says that he has a surprise for them. Tom and Ann follow him, but they look back at the cows. They wave to them and say goodbye. + +When they get to the house, grandpa shows them his surprise. He has two new puppies for them. He says that he got them from his friend who has a dog farm. He says that the puppies need a good home and that Tom and Ann can take care of them. Tom and Ann are happy. They forget about the cows. They hug the puppies and give them names. They name them Spot and Daisy, like the cows. Grandpa laughs. He says that they are silly. He says that he loves them. Tom and Ann say that they love him too. They play with the puppies and have fun. They are happy at the ranch. +Anna liked to play in her room with her dolls and her dress-up box. She had many dresses of different colors and shapes. She liked to pretend she was a princess or a fairy or a teacher. One day, she found a new dress in her box. It was black and shiny and had a hood and a long cape. It looked mysterious and scary. + +"Who gave me this dress?" Anna wondered. She put it on and looked at herself in the mirror. She felt like a witch or a spy. She decided to go outside and see if anyone would notice her. She walked down the stairs and opened the door. She saw her friend Ben playing with his ball in the yard. + +"Hi, Ben!" Anna said. "Do you like my dress?" + +Ben looked at her and gasped. He did not recognize her. He thought she was a stranger. He was afraid of her dress. He dropped his ball and ran away. + +"Wait, Ben, it's me, Anna!" Anna called. She moved her hood and showed her face. "Don't be scared, it's just a dress!" + +Ben stopped and turned around. He saw Anna and felt silly. He laughed and came back. + +"Oh, Anna, you tricked me!" Ben said. "I thought you were someone else. Your dress is very mysterious. Where did you get it?" + +"I don't know, I found it in my box," Anna said. "Do you want to try it on?" + +Ben nodded and smiled. He took the dress from Anna and put it on. He felt like a wizard or a detective. He and Anna played together with the dress and the ball. They had fun and forgot about time. They did not notice that the dress had a tag that said: "To Anna, from Grandma. Happy birthday!" +Sara and Ben were playing in the living room. They saw a tall tree with many ornaments on it. The ornaments were shiny and colorful. Sara liked the red ones and Ben liked the blue ones. + +"Can we touch them?" Sara asked. + +"No, Mommy said they are not toys. They are for looking only," Ben said. + +"But they are so pretty. I want to see them closer," Sara said. She reached for an ornament that looked like a bird. + +"Be careful, Sara. You might break it," Ben said. + +Sara did not listen. She grabbed the ornament and pulled it. But it was not a bird. It was a feeder. It had seeds inside for the real birds outside. The seeds spilled out of the feeder and fell on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Sara said. "I made a mess." + +The seeds made a noise when they hit the floor. Mommy heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Sara and Ben and the spilled seeds. + +"What happened here?" Mommy asked. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy. I wanted to touch the ornament. But it was a feeder. I did not know," Sara said. + +Mommy was not happy. She told Sara and Ben to help her clean up the mess. She said they should not touch the ornaments on the tree. They were not toys. They were for looking only. + +Sara and Ben said they were sorry. They helped Mommy pick up the seeds. They put them in a bag. Mommy said they could feed the real birds outside with the seeds later. Sara and Ben liked that idea. They said they would be more careful next time. They learned their lesson. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy cars and trucks. They make noises and pretend they are driving fast. + +One day, they find a big red button in their room. It says "Emergency". They do not know what it means. Ben says, "Let's push it and see what happens." Sam says, "No, it might be bad. Mom and Dad told us not to touch things we do not know." + +But Ben is curious. He pushes the button. Suddenly, a loud siren goes off. It makes them jump. They hear Mom and Dad running upstairs. They look scared. + +"What did you do?" Mom asks. "Why did you push the emergency button?" Dad says. "This is not a toy. This is for when something is very wrong and we need help." + +Ben and Sam feel sorry. They did not mean to make trouble. They say, "We are sorry. We did not know. We were just playing." + +Mom and Dad hug them. They say, "It's okay. We are not angry. We are glad you are safe. But please do not push the button again. It is not for playing. It is for when there is a real emergency." + +They turn off the siren. They explain to Ben and Sam what an emergency is. They say, "An emergency is when something is not normal and someone is hurt or in danger. For example, if there is a fire or a bad storm or someone is sick. Then we push the button and someone will come to help us." + +Ben and Sam nod. They understand. They say, "We will not push the button again. We will only use it for an emergency." + +Mom and Dad smile. They say, "Good. Now let's go downstairs and have some cookies. You can play with your cars and trucks later." + +Ben and Sam are happy. They follow Mom and Dad downstairs. They learn a new word and a new rule. They know what an emergency is and when to use the button. They are good boys. +Lila was a little girl who loved animals. She had a cat named Fluffy, who had soft white fur. Lila liked to play with Fluffy, and to brush his fur every day. Fluffy liked Lila too, and he purred when she petted him. + +One day, Lila and Fluffy went outside to the garden. They saw some birds and butterflies, and some flowers and grass. Fluffy chased a bird, but he did not catch it. He ran into a bush, and got his fur dirty. He had mud and leaves and twigs in his fur. He looked very messy. + +Lila saw Fluffy and said, "Oh no, Fluffy! You are so dirty! You need a bath!" Fluffy did not like baths. He meowed and tried to run away. But Lila was faster. She picked him up and carried him to the house. She filled a tub with warm water and soap. She put Fluffy in the tub and washed his fur. Fluffy did not like it. He splashed and scratched and hissed. He wanted to get out. + +Lila said, "Fluffy, please be still. I am trying to help you. You will feel better when you are clean." She rinsed his fur and wrapped him in a towel. She dried him and brushed him. She made his fur soft and white again. She gave him a hug and a kiss. She said, "There, Fluffy. You are clean and pretty. I love you." + +Fluffy looked at Lila and felt sorry. He knew she was kind. He licked her cheek and purred. He said, "Meow, Lila. Thank you. I love you too." He was grateful. He snuggled with her and fell asleep. Lila smiled and said, "You are welcome, Fluffy. You are my best friend." +Tom and Anna were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big truck with many sheep inside. The truck stopped near a farm and the farmer opened the door. The sheep came out and ran to the grass. + +"Look, Anna, sheep!" Tom said. "They are white and fluffy. Can we touch them?" + +"Maybe, Tom, but we have to be careful. The farmer might not like it," Anna said. "Let's crawl behind the fence and wait for him to go away." + +They crawled on the ground and hid behind the fence. They watched the sheep eat and make noises. They saw one sheep that was different from the others. It was black and had horns and a long tail. + +"Wow, Anna, look at that sheep! It is unusual. It looks like a goat," Tom said. + +"I think it is a goat, Tom. Maybe it got mixed up with the sheep. Do you think it is lonely?" Anna said. + +"I don't know, Anna. Maybe we can be its friends. Let's crawl closer and say hello," Tom said. + +They crawled closer to the goat and smiled. The goat saw them and came to them. It sniffed them and licked their faces. They giggled and petted its fur. + +"Hello, goat. We are Tom and Anna. We like you. You are unusual, but nice," Tom said. + +"Hello, Tom and Anna. I am Billy. I like you too. You are unusual, but nice," the goat said. + +They were surprised and happy. The goat could talk! + +"Wow, Billy, you can talk! How can you talk?" Anna said. + +"I don't know, Anna. I just can. I learned from the farmer. He talks to me sometimes. He says I am special," Billy said. + +"You are special, Billy. You are a talking goat. That is amazing," Tom said. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are amazing too. You are a talking human. That is rare," Billy said. + +They laughed and hugged. They became friends and played together. They forgot about the farmer and the other sheep. They were happy and unusual. +Anna and Ben went on a safari with their mom and dad. They saw many animals, like lions, zebras, and giraffes. Anna liked the giraffes best. They had long necks and spots. + +"Look, Ben, the giraffes are eating leaves from the high trees!" Anna said. + +"I want to feed them too!" Ben said. He saw a bunch of leaves on the ground. He picked them up and ran to the fence. + +"Ben, wait! Don't go too close to the fence!" Mom said. "The giraffes might bite you!" + +But Ben did not listen. He reached out his hand with the leaves and tried to pull the giraffe's head down. + +"Ouch!" Ben cried. The giraffe did not like the leaves. It bit Ben's finger and shook its head. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Dad asked. He ran to Ben and took his hand. + +"It hurts!" Ben said. He had a red mark on his finger. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. The giraffe did not mean to hurt you. It just wanted fresh leaves, not old ones." Dad said. He gave Ben a hug and a band-aid. + +"Next time, listen to Mom and Dad, okay?" Dad said. + +"Okay." Ben said. He learned his lesson. + +Anna smiled. She was glad Ben was okay. She still liked the giraffes. She waved to them and said, "Bye, bye, giraffes. Maybe next time we can feed you some nice leaves." +Ben and Lily were having breakfast with their mom and dad. They liked to eat waffles with syrup and butter. Mom made the waffles in a special machine that made them hot and crispy. + +"Can I have more syrup, please?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey. Here you go," Mom said, and poured some syrup on Lily's waffle. + +Ben wanted more syrup too, but he did not ask. He tried to reach the bottle on the table. He leaned over his plate and stretched his arm. But he leaned too far and fell off his chair. He landed on the floor with a thud. + +"Ouch!" Ben cried. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Dad asked, and ran to help him. + +"I'm okay, I'm okay," Ben said, rubbing his head. He looked up and saw something hairy on the floor. It was their dog, Spot, who had heard the noise and came to see what happened. + +"Hi, Spot," Ben said, and hugged the dog. Spot licked Ben's face and wagged his tail. + +"Look, Mom, Spot likes me," Ben said, and smiled. + +Mom and Dad smiled too. They were glad that Ben was not hurt. They helped him get back on his chair and gave him a new waffle. + +"Be careful next time, Ben," Mom said. "And use your words if you want more syrup." + +"Okay, Mom," Ben said. "I'm sorry I fell." + +"That's okay, Ben. We love you," Dad said. + +"I love you too," Ben said. "And I love waffles. And Spot." + +They all laughed and ate their waffles. Spot got a piece too. It was a good breakfast. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a mint plant in the park. It smells good and fresh. + +"Can I have some mint?" Anna asks Ben. + +"Sure, I can lend you some mint. But you have to give it back later," Ben says. + +He picks some mint leaves and gives them to Anna. Anna puts them in her pocket. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend," Anna says. + +They play some more in the park. They swing, slide and run. They have fun. + +When it is time to go home, Anna remembers the mint. + +"Ben, I have to give you back the mint. Here you go," she says. + +She takes out the mint leaves from her pocket. But they are not fresh anymore. They are dry and brown. + +"Oh, no. The mint is not good anymore. I'm sorry, Ben," Anna says. + +Ben looks at the mint. He is not angry. He smiles. + +"That's okay, Anna. It's just mint. It's not very important. You are more important. You are my friend," he says. + +He hugs Anna. Anna hugs him back. + +They are happy. They have an ordinary day, but a special friendship. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with balls. They have many balls of different colors and sizes. Tim likes the big red ball. Sam likes the small blue ball. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. They see a new ball on the grass. It is yellow and round and shiny. Tim and Sam run to the ball. They want to play with it. + +"Wow, look at this ball!" Tim says. "It is so round and bright. Can we have it, mom?" + +Mom shakes her head. "No, boys, that is not a ball. That is a lemon. It is sour and hard. You cannot play with it." + +"But it looks like a ball!" Sam says. "It is round and yellow. Maybe it is fun to kick or throw." + +Mom smiles. "Trust me, boys, it is not fun. It is a fruit. You can eat it, but it will make your mouth pucker. I do not recommend it." + +Tim and Sam are curious. They want to try the lemon. They pick it up and squeeze it. A drop of juice comes out. They lick it with their tongues. + +"Yuck!" Tim and Sam say. "This is not a ball. This is a stupid lemon. It is sour and bitter. It hurts our tongues." + +They drop the lemon and run back to their mom. They hug her and say sorry. They ask for their own balls. + +Mom gives them their balls and kisses them. "That's okay, boys. You learned something new today. Next time, listen to mom. She knows what is good for you." + +Tim and Sam nod and smile. They play with their balls and have fun. They do not touch the lemon again. They think it is a stupid round thing. +Mia was a big sister now. She had a new infant brother, Leo. But Mia was not happy. She was troubled. She missed her mom and dad. They were always busy with Leo. They did not play with Mia anymore. + +One day, Mia had an idea. She found some tape and scissors in the drawer. She went to Leo's crib. She tried to attach Leo to the crib with the tape. She thought, then mom and dad will not have to hold him all the time. They will have time for me. + +But Leo did not like the tape. He cried and cried. He kicked and pulled. The tape came off. Mia was scared. She ran away. + +Mom and dad heard Leo's cry. They ran to the crib. They saw the tape and the scissors. They were angry and worried. They looked for Mia. + +They found Mia hiding under the bed. They asked her, "Mia, what did you do? Why did you attach Leo to the crib? That was not nice. That was dangerous. You could have hurt him." + +Mia felt sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom and dad. I did not want to hurt Leo. I just wanted you to play with me. I feel lonely. I feel left out. I don't like being a big sister." + +Mom and dad hugged Mia. They said, "Mia, we love you. We are proud of you. You are a good big sister. We know it is hard to share us with Leo. But he needs us a lot right now. He is very small and helpless. He loves you too. You can help us take care of him. You can play with him and teach him things. You can be his friend. We will always have time for you. We will always be your mom and dad." + +Mia felt better. She said, "I'm sorry, Leo. I won't attach you to the crib again. I will be nice to you. I will be your friend. I love you, mom and dad. I love you, Leo." + +Mom and dad smiled. They said, "We love you, Mia. We love you, Leo. We are a family." They hugged and kissed. They played and laughed. Mia was not troubled anymore. She was happy. She was a big sister. +Lily liked to play with her train. It was a big train with many cars and a loud horn. She put the train on the floor and made it go around and around. She pretended the train was going to faraway places. + +One day, her brother Max came into her room. He saw the train and wanted to play with it too. He grabbed the train and tried to take it away from Lily. Lily did not like that. She said, "No, Max, this is my train. You have your own toys. Go away!" + +Max did not listen. He pulled harder on the train. He broke one of the cars. He said, "This is a fake train. It is not real. It is not fun. I want a better train." He threw the broken car on the floor and ran away. + +Lily was very sad. She loved her train. She did not care if it was fake or real. She picked up the broken car and tried to fix it. She could not. She cried and cried. + +Mom heard Lily crying. She came into the room and saw what happened. She hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Max was very naughty. He should not have done that. He will remove his toys from your room and say sorry to you. I will help you fix your train. It is a beautiful train. I know you love it very much." +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Sara has long hair. Ben likes to pull her hair. Sara does not like that. She says, "Stop, Ben! That hurts!" + +One day, Sara has a plan. She says to Ben, "Do you want to play a game?" Ben says, "Yes, what game?" Sara says, "Follow me. I will lead you to a secret place." Ben says, "OK, let's go." + +Sara leads Ben to a big tree. Behind the tree, there is a hole. Sara says, "Look, Ben. There is a treasure in the hole. Do you want to see?" Ben says, "Yes, I love treasure." He bends down to look in the hole. + +But Sara is not nice. She pushes Ben into the hole. Ben falls and hits his head. He cries, "Ow, ow, ow! Help me, Sara!" Sara laughs. She says, "That is what you get for pulling my hair. Bye, Ben!" She runs away. + +Ben is alone in the hole. He is hurt and scared. He calls for help, but no one hears him. He wishes he had not followed Sara. He wishes he had been sweet to her. He is sorry. But it is too late. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They like to go on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They see a big truck coming. The truck has a lot of equipment on it. Lily and Ben are curious. + +"What is that?" Lily asks. + +"Maybe they are adding something new to the park," Ben says. + +They run to the fence and watch. The truck stops and the workers get out. They start to unload the equipment. They have a big hammer, a drill, some wood and some metal. They are building something. + +Lily and Ben try to guess what it is. + +"Is it a castle?" Lily asks. + +"Is it a rocket?" Ben asks. + +They watch for a long time. The workers are very busy. They make a lot of noise. They put the wood and the metal together. They make a shape. + +Lily and Ben are excited. They see what it is. + +"It's a climbing frame!" Lily says. + +"It's perfect!" Ben says. + +They clap their hands. They can't wait to try it. They thank the workers and run to the climbing frame. They climb up and down, left and right. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. They like the new equipment. They think the park is perfect. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were cooks and make food with pots and pans. Lily found a big dish on the table. It was round and shiny and had a lid. + +"Look, Tom, what is in here?" Lily asked. She lifted the lid and saw a cake. It was brown and smelled good. "Wow, a cake! Can we have some?" + +Tom came over and looked at the cake. He shook his head. "No, Lily, we can't. This is Mom's cake. She made it for Dad's birthday. She said we have to wait until after dinner." + +Lily pouted. She really wanted some cake. She thought Mom and Dad would not notice if she took a small piece. She reached for a knife. + +"Stop, Lily, don't do that!" Tom said. He grabbed her hand and pulled it away. "You will make Mom and Dad sad. And you will make a mess." + +Lily did not listen. She was angry at Tom. She pushed him hard. Tom stumbled and bumped into the table. The dish wobbled and fell to the floor. The cake broke into pieces. The dish broke into pieces. There was a loud noise. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to the kitchen. They saw Lily and Tom and the cake and the dish. They were not happy. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They did not know what to say. + +Tom was brave. He told the truth. He said he tried to stop Lily from cutting the cake, but she pushed him and he made the dish fall. + +Lily was sorry. She said she was sorry too. She said she was hungry and wanted some cake, but she should have listened to Tom. + +Mom and Dad sighed. They were not happy, but they were not angry. They hugged Lily and Tom and said they loved them. They said they were glad Tom was wise and told the truth. They said they hoped Lily would be wise too and not push her brother again. + +They cleaned up the mess and made a new cake. They had dinner and sang happy birthday to Dad. They shared the cake and had fun. Lily and Tom learned a lesson. They said they would not fight over cake again. They said they would be wise and kind. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is black and brown. It has a long tail and sharp teeth. + +"Wow, look at the dog!" Tom says. "It is so big and strong!" + +"Can we pet the dog?" Mia asks. "It looks nice and soft!" + +Tom and Mia walk to the dog. The dog sees them and barks. It sounds loud and harsh. Tom and Mia are scared. They stop and look at the dog. + +"Hello, dog," Tom says. "We are Tom and Mia. We want to be your friends. Can we pet you?" + +The dog barks again. It shows its teeth. It does not want to be friends. It wants to be alone. + +"Go away, kids!" a voice says. "This is my dog. He does not like strangers. He will bite you!" + +Tom and Mia turn and see a man. The man is tall and thin. He has a hat and a coat. He holds a stick in his arm. He looks angry and mean. + +"Sorry, sir," Mia says. "We did not know. We like dogs. We thought your dog was friendly." + +The man shakes his stick. He says more harsh words. He tells Tom and Mia to leave. He says they are bad and rude. + +Tom and Mia are sad and hurt. They run away from the man and the dog. They cry and hug each other. + +"Let's go home," Tom says. "We do not like this park. We do not like this man and this dog. They are not nice. They are mean." + +Mia nods. She says, "Yes, let's go home. We have each other. We are nice. We are friends." + +Tom and Mia hold hands and walk home. They see a cat on the way. The cat is white and fluffy. It has a pink bow on its neck. It looks cute and friendly. + +"Look, a cat!" Mia says. "Can we pet the cat?" + +Tom smiles. He says, "Yes, let's pet the cat. Maybe the cat will like us. Maybe the cat will be our friend." + +Tom and Mia kneel and call the cat. The cat hears them and comes. It rubs its head on their legs. It purrs and meows. It likes Tom and Mia. + +"Hello, cat," Tom says. "We are Tom and Mia. We want to be your friends. Can we pet you?" + +The cat nods. It lets Tom and Mia pet it. It feels soft and warm. It makes Tom and Mia happy. + +"Thank you, cat," Mia says. "You are so nice and sweet. You are our friend. We like you." + +The cat bows its head. It says, "You are welcome, kids. You are nice and sweet, too. You are my friends. I like you, too." +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make sounds like "vroom" and "beep" when they move them. + +One day, they find a new car in their toy box. It is red and shiny. It has a big number four on the side. It looks very fast. Ben and Mia want to play with it. + +"Can I have it?" Ben asks. + +"No, I saw it first!" Mia says. + +They both grab the car and pull. They start to argue. + +"Stop!" Mom says. She comes into the room. She sees the twins fighting over the car. She is not happy. + +"Ben and Mia, you need to share. The car is for both of you. Why don't you take turns?" Mom says. + +Ben and Mia look at each other. They don't want to share. They want the car for themselves. + +"But it is so cool!" Ben says. + +"And it can zoom!" Mia says. + +Mom smiles. She has an idea. + +"I have something else that can zoom. Do you want to see?" Mom says. + +Ben and Mia nod. They let go of the car. They follow Mom to the kitchen. + +Mom shows them a big black pepper grinder. She twists it and makes pepper come out. The pepper flies in the air like dust. + +"Look, it can zoom!" Mom says. + +Ben and Mia laugh. They think it is funny. They want to try. + +"Can I have it?" Ben asks. + +"Me too!" Mia says. + +They both grab the pepper grinder and pull. They start to sneeze. + +"Achoo!" Ben sneezes. + +"Achoo!" Mia sneezes. + +They drop the pepper grinder. They rub their noses. They don't like the pepper. + +"Oops!" Mom says. She picks up the pepper grinder. She puts it away. + +"Maybe you should play with something else. How about the car?" Mom says. + +Ben and Mia look at the car. They don't want to fight anymore. They are sleepy. + +"Okay, Mom. We can share the car." Ben says. + +"Me too." Mia says. + +They go back to their room. They play with the car together. They take turns. They make sounds like "zoom" and "beep". They have fun. + +Mom watches them. She is happy. She thinks they are sweet. She gives them a hug and a kiss. + +"Good night, Ben and Mia. I love you." Mom says. + +"Good night, Mom. We love you too." Ben and Mia say. + +They cuddle with the car. They close their eyes. They fall asleep. +Lily and Sam were going on a big trip with Mom and Dad. They were very excited to see new things and meet new people. They packed their bags and toys and got ready to go. + +Before they left, Mom gave them each a passport. She said, "This is a very important paper. It tells who you are and where you come from. You need to keep it safe and show it when we get on the plane and when we get to the new place." + +Lily and Sam looked at their passports. They had their names and pictures on them. They felt very grown-up and proud. They put them in their backpacks and zipped them up. + +At the airport, they saw many people and planes. They followed Mom and Dad to a line where they had to show their passports. Lily went first. She opened her backpack and took out her passport. She gave it to a lady who smiled and stamped it. She said, "Have a nice trip, Lily!" + +Sam was next. He opened his backpack and looked for his passport. He could not find it. He felt scared and sad. He started to cry. He said, "I lost my passport! I can't go on the trip!" + +Lily saw Sam crying. She felt sorry for him. She wanted to help him. She said, "Don't cry, Sam. Maybe your passport is in another pocket. Or maybe you dropped it on the floor. Let's look for it together. I'm sure we'll find it." + +Lily and Sam looked in all the pockets of Sam's backpack. They did not find the passport. They looked on the floor around them. They did not find the passport. They looked at each other and felt hopeless. + +Then, they heard a voice behind them. It was a man who worked at the airport. He said, "Excuse me, are you Sam?" He held out a passport. He said, "I found this on the floor near the entrance. It has your name and picture on it. Is this yours?" + +Sam looked at the passport. It was his! He felt happy and relieved. He said, "Yes, it's mine! Thank you, thank you, thank you!" He took the passport and hugged it. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was silly. I must have dropped it when we came in. Thank you for encouraging me to look for it. You are a good sister." + +Lily smiled and hugged Sam. She said, "You're welcome, Sam. You are a good brother. I'm glad you found your passport. Now we can go on the trip together. Come on, let's go!" + +They gave the passport to the lady who stamped it. She said, "Have a nice trip, Sam!" They followed Mom and Dad to the plane. They boarded the plane and sat in their seats. They looked out the window and saw the sky and the clouds. They felt happy and excited. They said, "We're going on a big trip!" +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to watch movies on the big TV. One day, they find a movie they have not seen before. It is about a dog and a cat. + +"Can we watch this movie?" Anna asks Ben. + +"OK, but we have to ask Mom first," Ben says. + +They run to the kitchen, where Mom is making lunch. They show her the movie. + +"Can we watch this movie, Mom?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, but only after you eat your lunch," Mom says. "And you have to keep the TV low, because Dad is working in his office." + +Anna and Ben nod. They are happy. They put the movie on the couch and go to the table. + +They eat their lunch quickly. They drink their juice. They say thank you to Mom. Then they run back to the couch. + +They turn on the TV and put the movie in. They sit close to each other and watch the movie. + +The movie is funny and sad. The dog and the cat are friends. They go on adventures. They help each other. They make new friends. + +Anna and Ben laugh and cry. They hug the couch pillows. They forget about everything else. + +Mom comes to check on them. She sees them watching the movie. She smiles. She is glad they are having fun. + +She looks around the room. It is empty. There are no toys, no books, no crayons. Only the TV and the movie. + +She thinks, maybe they should play something else after the movie. Maybe they should go outside and run. Maybe they should draw or read or sing. + +But she does not say anything. She lets them keep watching the movie. She knows they like it. She knows they are happy. She knows they are friends. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to watch TV a lot. They watch cartoons and songs and animals. Sometimes they talk to the TV. They ask the TV questions and say funny things. + +One day, Mom and Dad are busy. They have to work and cook and clean. They tell Tim and Kim to play quietly in their room. They give them some toys and books and crayons. But Tim and Kim do not want to play with them. They want to watch TV. + +They sneak out of their room and go to the living room. They turn on the TV and find their favorite show. They sit on the couch and watch. They talk to the TV very loud. They laugh and clap and sing. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise. They come to the living room and see Tim and Kim. They are not happy. They turn off the TV and scold Tim and Kim. They say, "You are not supposed to watch TV. You are supposed to play in your room. You are being very naughty and crazy. You have to go back to your room and stay there until dinner." + +Tim and Kim are sad and sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom and Dad. We just wanted to watch TV. We like to talk to the TV. It is fun." Mom and Dad say, "We know you like to watch TV, but you have to follow the rules. You can watch TV later, after dinner, if you are good. Now go to your room and play nicely." + +Tim and Kim go back to their room. They play with their toys and books and crayons. They do not talk to the TV. They talk to each other. They say, "We are sorry we were crazy. We love Mom and Dad. We will be good." They hug and kiss and smile. +Lily liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a police hat. She liked to wear the police hat and pretend she was a powerful police. She would say "Stop!" and "Go!" to her dolls and cars. + +One day, her friend Ben came to play with her. Ben saw the police hat and wanted to wear it too. He said "Can I have the hat? I want to be a police." Lily did not want to share. She said "No, it is my hat. You can be something else." + +Ben was sad. He said "But I like the police hat. It is cool and blue. Please let me have it for a little bit." Lily thought for a moment. She liked Ben and did not want him to be sad. She said "Okay, you can have it for a little bit. But then you have to give it back to me." + +Ben was happy. He said "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." He put on the police hat and smiled. He said "Now I am a powerful police too. Let's play together." Lily nodded. She said "Okay, let's play. But remember, it is my hat." + +They played together for a long time. They had fun pretending to be police. They took turns wearing the hat and saying "Stop!" and "Go!" to their toys. They laughed and shared. They were good friends. +Anna and Ben like to play with their boat in the pond. They have a red boat with a white sail and a blue flag. They take turns to push the boat and watch it sail on the water. + +One day, it starts to rain when they are playing. The rain is persistent. It does not stop. It makes the pond bigger and bigger. Anna and Ben get wet and cold. + +"Let's go home, Ben," Anna says. "The rain is too much. Our boat will sink." + +"No, Anna," Ben says. "We can't leave our boat. It is our boat. We have to save it." + +Ben runs to the pond and tries to reach the boat. But the water is too deep and too fast. He slips and falls into the pond. He cries for help. + +Anna is scared. She runs to Ben and grabs his hand. She pulls him out of the pond. They are both wet and muddy. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, Anna," Ben says. "Thank you for saving me. But what about our boat?" + +They look at the pond. They see their boat floating on the water. It is still red and white and blue. It is still sailing. + +"Look, Ben," Anna says. "Our boat is okay. It is strong. It can survive the rain." + +Ben smiles. He hugs Anna. They are happy. + +They go home with their boat. They dry it and clean it. They put it in their room. They love their boat. They hope the rain will stop soon. They want to play with their boat again. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play together. One day, they found a bunch of grapes in the kitchen. They wanted to eat them, but they had to ask their mom first. + +"Mom, can we have some grapes?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, you can, but only a few. And be careful not to break them or make a mess," mom said. + +Lily and Ben took some grapes and went to the living room. They sat on the floor and started to eat them. They were juicy and sweet. + +"Look, I can break the grapes with my teeth," Ben said. He bit a grape and showed Lily the inside. + +"I can do that too," Lily said. She bit a grape and showed Ben the inside. + +They broke more grapes and compared them. They had fun, but they also made a lot of juice on the floor. + +"Uh-oh, we broke too many grapes. Mom will be mad," Lily said. + +"Let's clean it up," Ben said. He got a napkin and tried to wipe the juice. + +But the juice was persistent. It did not go away. It only spread more. + +"Oops, we made it worse," Ben said. + +"Maybe we can hide it," Lily said. She got a pillow and put it over the juice. + +But the pillow was not big enough. It only covered some of the juice. + +"Maybe we can move the couch," Ben said. He pushed the couch and tried to move it over the juice. + +But the couch was too heavy. It did not move. It only made a loud noise. + +"What are you doing?" mom asked. She came to the living room and saw the mess. + +"We're sorry, mom. We broke the grapes and made a mess. We tried to clean it up, but the juice was persistent. We tried to hide it, but the pillow was too small. We tried to move the couch, but the couch was too heavy," Lily and Ben said. + +Mom sighed. She was not happy, but she was not angry either. She loved her children, even when they made mistakes. + +"It's okay, kids. I know you didn't mean to break the grapes and make a mess. But next time, please be more careful and ask for help. Now, let's clean it up together," mom said. + +She got a mop and a bucket and cleaned the juice. She moved the pillow and the couch back to their places. She gave Lily and Ben a hug and a kiss. + +"Thank you, mom. We love you," Lily and Ben said. + +"I love you too, kids. Now, how about some more grapes?" mom asked. + +"Yes, please. But only a few. And we won't break them or make a mess," Lily and Ben said. + +They smiled and ate some more grapes. They were careful and happy. +Tim and Mia like to play in the park. They see a big pond with ducks and fish. They run to the pond and look at the water. + +"Can we splash, please?" Tim asks his mom. + +"Okay, but be careful and don't get wet," mom says. + +Tim and Mia take off their shoes and socks. They roll up their pants and go into the water. They splash each other and laugh. The ducks quack and swim away. The fish hide under the plants. + +"Look, there is an old boat!" Mia says. She points to a wooden boat that is half-sunk in the pond. It has holes and cracks and moss on it. + +"Let's go see it!" Tim says. He holds Mia's hand and they walk to the boat. + +They climb on the boat and pretend to be pirates. They find a flag, a hat and a map in the boat. They wave the flag and wear the hat and look at the map. + +"Arrr, we are the splash pirates!" Tim says. "We are looking for treasure!" + +"Arrr, yes we are!" Mia says. "Maybe the treasure is in the pond!" + +They look at the water and see something shiny. They lean over the boat and try to reach it. + +But the boat is old and not tidy. It makes a loud noise and breaks. Tim and Mia fall into the water with a big splash. + +They are wet and cold and scared. They cry for mom. + +Mom hears them and runs to the pond. She helps them out of the water and hugs them. + +"It's okay, it's okay," mom says. "You are safe now." + +She wraps them in a towel and takes them to the car. She gives them dry clothes and a snack. + +"Next time, don't go on the old boat," mom says. "It's not safe and not tidy." + +Tim and Mia nod and say sorry. They are still a little sad, but they are also happy. They had fun playing splash pirates. They hope to find the treasure another day. +Lily and Tom are best friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big post with a sign on it. The sign has many words, but they do not know what they mean. + +"Let's go and look at the sign," Lily says. + +"OK, but we have to be quiet," Tom says. "There might be wild animals in the park." + +They walk to the post and touch the sign. It is hard and cold. They try to read the words, but they are too hard. + +"What do you think it says?" Lily whispers. + +"Maybe it says, 'Do not feed the ducks'," Tom whispers. + +"Why not?" Lily whispers. + +"Maybe the ducks are wild and they will bite us," Tom whispers. + +They hear a loud quack behind them. They turn around and see a big duck with a long neck. It is looking at them with its black eyes. + +"Hello, duck," Lily says. + +The duck quacks again and wags its tail. It does not look wild or mean. It looks friendly and hungry. + +"Maybe we can feed the duck," Tom says. + +"OK, but we have to be careful," Lily says. + +They look around and see some bread on a bench. They take some bread and break it into small pieces. They throw the pieces to the duck. The duck eats them and makes happy noises. + +"See, the duck is nice," Lily says. + +"Yes, it is," Tom says. + +They smile and feed the duck some more bread. They forget about the sign and the post. They are happy to make a new friend. +Tim and Lily were friends who liked to write. They wrote stories, poems, and letters with their crayons and paper. They also liked to read books about animals, especially hippos. They thought hippos were big and funny and kind. + +One day, they decided to write a story about a hippo who lived in a river. They gave him a name, Henry, and made up adventures for him. They wrote about how he helped other animals, shared his food, and played with his friends. They wrote that he was a humble hippo who did not brag or show off. + +They were very proud of their story and wanted to show it to their teacher, Miss Lee. They put their story in a folder and walked to school. On the way, they met a boy named Max, who was older and mean. He saw their folder and snatched it from them. + +"Hey, what's this?" he said, looking at their story. "A hippo? How lame! Hippos are ugly and stupid and boring. You guys are silly for writing about them. I'm going to rip this up and throw it away." + +He tore their story into pieces and threw them in the air. Tim and Lily cried and tried to pick up the pieces, but the wind blew them away. Max laughed and ran off, leaving them alone and sad. + +They did not have their story anymore, and they did not have time to write a new one. They felt ashamed and angry and hurt. They did not want to go to school or see Miss Lee. They wished they had never written about a humble hippo. +Sara likes to sort her toys. She has many toys of different colors and shapes. She puts the red toys in one box, the blue toys in another box, and so on. She thinks sorting is fun and makes her toys look neat. + +One day, Sara hears a noise in the living room. She goes to see what it is. She sees a big cat on the sofa. The cat is black and white and has long fur. The cat looks at Sara with green eyes. Sara thinks the cat is pretty and wants to pet it. + +Sara walks slowly to the sofa. She does not want to scare the cat. She is very quiet and gentle. The cat does not run away. It lets Sara touch its fur. The cat purrs and rubs its head on Sara's hand. Sara smiles and feels happy. + +The cat is graceful and jumps off the sofa. It follows Sara to her room. Sara shows the cat her toys. She says, "This is my red box. This is my blue box. I sort my toys by color. Do you want to help me?" The cat nods and meows. Sara and the cat sort the toys together. They have a lot of fun and become friends. +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play and talk in school. But they do not like Miss Lee. Miss Lee is their teacher. She is mean and boring. She always tells them to be quiet and sit still. She writes on the blackboard with a white stick. She makes them watch the blackboard and learn hard words. + +One day, Sam has an idea. He whispers to Tom: "Let's make Miss Lee look stupid. I have a red crayon. We can draw on the blackboard when she is not here. We can draw a big nose and a funny hat and a silly face. Then everyone will laugh at her." + +Tom thinks this is a good idea. He nods and smiles. They wait for Miss Lee to go out of the room. Then they run to the blackboard. They draw on the blackboard with the red crayon. They draw a big nose and a funny hat and a silly face. They giggle and clap. They think they are very clever. + +But they do not see Miss Lee come back. She sees them draw on the blackboard. She sees the big nose and the funny hat and the silly face. She is very angry. She shouts: "Sam and Tom! What are you doing? How dare you draw on the blackboard? You are very naughty and rude. You will stay after school and clean the blackboard. And you will write 'I am sorry' a hundred times. And you will not play with your friends for a week. You are the ones who look stupid, not me." + +Sam and Tom are very scared. They drop the red crayon. They look at Miss Lee. They look at the blackboard. They look at each other. They feel very sorry. They wish they did not draw on the blackboard. They wish they did not make Miss Lee look stupid. They wish they were nice and good. They say: "We are sorry, Miss Lee. We will not do it again. Please forgive us." + +But Miss Lee does not forgive them. She makes them stay after school and clean the blackboard. And she makes them write 'I am sorry' a hundred times. And she makes them not play with their friends for a week. Sam and Tom learn their lesson. They do not draw on the blackboard anymore. They do not make Miss Lee look stupid anymore. They watch the blackboard and learn hard words. They are nice and good. But they still do not like Miss Lee. +Lily liked to play with blocks. She had many blocks of different colors and shapes. She could make towers, bridges, houses and animals with her blocks. She was very organized. She always put her blocks in the right boxes when she was done. + +One day, Lily had a friend over. His name was Ben. Ben also liked to play with blocks, but he was not very organized. He mixed up all the colors and shapes and left them on the floor. Lily did not like that. She wanted to teach Ben how to be organized. + +She said to Ben, "Ben, let me show you something. See these boxes? They have labels. This one says red, this one says blue, this one says square, this one says circle. Can you read the labels?" + +Ben nodded. He could read some words. + +Lily said, "Good. Now, when you play with the blocks, you have to put them in the right boxes. Red blocks go in the red box, blue blocks go in the blue box, and so on. That way, you can find them easily next time. And it looks nice and neat. Do you understand?" + +Ben nodded again. He wanted to try. + +Lily said, "OK, let's do it together. I will help you. Here, take this red block and put it in the red box. Good. Now, take this blue block and put it in the blue box. Good. Now, take this square block and put it in the square box. Good. You are doing great!" + +Ben smiled. He liked to learn from Lily. He liked to be organized. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good teacher. Can we play some more?" + +Lily smiled back. She was happy to have a friend who listened to her. She said, "Yes, we can play some more. But first, let's clean up the floor. We don't want to trip over the blocks. Come on, I will show you how." +Tom and Lily were playing with a basketball in the park. They liked to bounce it and throw it in the hoop. They were having fun. + +But then a boy came and took their basketball. He was bigger and meaner than them. He said, "This is my ball now. Go away." + +Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They wanted their ball back. They asked him nicely, but he ignored them. He laughed and ran away with the ball. + +Tom and Lily followed him. They saw him go to a fountain. He was doing something weird. He was pouring water on the ball. He was trying to make it wet and heavy. + +Tom and Lily had an idea. They waited until he was not looking. Then they ran to the fountain and grabbed the ball. They ran back to the park. + +The boy saw them and shouted, "Hey, give me back my ball!" He chased them, but he was too slow. He slipped on the wet ground and fell. + +Tom and Lily reached the park. They dried the ball with their shirts. They smiled and hugged. They said, "We got our ball back. He was a bad boy. He was weird." + +They continued to play with the ball. They were happy. They were friends. +Sara likes to grow plants. She has a pot with dirt and seeds. She waters the pot every day and puts it in the sun. She waits for the seeds to grow. + +One day, she sees a tiny green thing in the pot. She is very happy. She says, "Look, Mommy, my plant is growing!" + +Mommy smiles and says, "Yes, Sara, it is. What kind of plant is it?" + +Sara says, "I don't know. I found the seeds in the park. They were black and smooth. Like little stones." + +Mommy says, "Hmm, maybe they are not seeds. Maybe they are something else. Let's wait and see what happens." + +Sara nods and watches the green thing grow bigger and bigger. She wonders what it will be. She hopes it will be a flower or a fruit. She does not know that it is a beanstalk. And she does not know that it will grow so high that it will reach the clouds. And she does not know that there will be a giant and a goose and a harp up there. But that is another story. +Mia and Leo like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make towers, bridges, houses and more with their blocks. + +One day, they decide to make a pattern with their blocks. A pattern is when you put things in a way that repeats. For example, red, blue, red, blue is a pattern. Mia and Leo start to make a pattern with their blocks on the floor. + +"Look, I made a pattern with squares and circles," Mia says. She shows Leo her pattern. It is square, circle, square, circle, square, circle. + +"That's a good pattern, Mia," Leo says. "Can I include my blocks in your pattern?" + +"Sure, Leo. What blocks do you have?" Mia asks. + +"I have triangles and stars. They are yellow and green," Leo says. He shows Mia his blocks. + +"Wow, they are pretty. Let's make a new pattern with all our blocks," Mia says. She and Leo start to arrange their blocks on the floor. They make a new pattern. It is square, circle, triangle, star, square, circle, triangle, star. + +They are happy with their new pattern. They think it looks like a rainbow. They smile and clap their hands. + +"Mom, look at our pattern!" Mia and Leo call to their mom, who is in the kitchen. + +Mom comes to see their pattern. She is proud of them. She hugs them and says, "What a beautiful pattern, Mia and Leo. You are very clever. Do you want a sweet treat for your hard work?" + +"Yes, please, Mom," Mia and Leo say. They love sweet treats. Mom gives them each a cookie. The cookies have chocolate chips and sprinkles. They are sweet and yummy. + +Mia and Leo eat their cookies and thank their mom. They are happy. They like to play with blocks and make patterns. They also like to share and include each other. They are good friends. +Tom and Lily went to the mall with Mom. They liked the mall. There were many things to see and do. They saw toys, books, clothes, and candy. Mom said they could each pick one thing to buy. + +Tom saw a big truck. It was red and shiny. It had wheels and a horn. Tom wanted the truck. He said to Mom, "Mom, can I have the truck? Please, please, please!" + +Mom said, "No, Tom. The truck is too expensive. You can pick something else." + +Tom was angry. He did not want something else. He wanted the truck. He started to scream. He screamed loud and long. He screamed, "I want the truck! I want the truck! I want the truck!" + +Lily saw a doll. It was pink and soft. It had hair and a dress. Lily wanted the doll. She said to Mom, "Mom, can I have the doll? Please, please, please!" + +Mom said, "Yes, Lily. The doll is not too expensive. You can have the doll." + +Lily was happy. She hugged the doll. She said, "Thank you, Mom. I love the doll. I love you." + +Mom was sad. She did not like Tom's scream. She did not like the people who looked at them. She said to Tom, "Tom, stop screaming. You are being bad. You are making me and Lily unhappy." + +Tom did not stop screaming. He did not care. He only cared about the truck. + +Mom took Tom and Lily to the car. It was cold outside. The wind blew. The snow fell. Tom was still screaming. Lily was still hugging the doll. Mom was still sad. + +The end. +Ben and Sam were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Ben found a big worm and showed it to Sam. + +"Look, Sam, I found a worm! It is long and slimy and wiggly. Do you want to touch it?" Ben asked. + +Sam was curious and reached out his hand. He touched the worm and felt it move. He giggled and said, "It tickles! Can I hold it?" + +Ben gave the worm to Sam and Sam held it gently. He looked at it closely and wondered what it tasted like. He decided to try and put it in his mouth. + +"Sam, no! Don't eat the worm! It is not food! It is yucky!" Ben shouted. + +But Sam did not listen. He bit the worm and made a face. The worm was sour and bitter and nasty. He spit it out and cried. + +"Ben, the worm is bad! It hurts my mouth! It is not yummy!" Sam sobbed. + +Ben felt sorry for Sam and gave him a hug. He said, "I'm sorry, Sam. You should not eat worms. They are not for eating. They are for digging and playing. Next time, listen to me. I am your friend and I want you to be happy and safe." + +Sam nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. You are right. You are my friend and you know better. Next time, I will listen to you. Can we still play with the worms?" + +Ben smiled and said, "Yes, we can still play with the worms. But only with our hands, not with our mouths. OK?" + +Sam agreed and said, "OK. Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend." + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the value of listening to your friends, especially when they warn you about something dangerous or unpleasant. It also shows the value of curiosity, but with caution and respect for living things. +Lena and Max are playing in the sandbox. They have a bucket, a shovel and a towel. They want to make a castle with the sand. + +"Look, I can lift the bucket!" Max says. He fills the bucket with sand and lifts it up. He tries to put it on top of the shovel, but the sand falls out. + +"Oh no, Max, you need to pack the sand first!" Lena says. She shows him how to press the sand inside the bucket with her hands. "Now you can lift it and turn it over. Then you have a tower!" + +Max tries again. He packs the sand and lifts the bucket. He turns it over on the shovel. He has a tower! + +"Wow, Max, you did it!" Lena says. She claps her hands. "Now we need more towers and walls. And a door and a flag. We are very creative!" + +They work together to make the castle. They use the towel to make a door and a flag. They make windows and stairs with their fingers. They are very happy with their castle. + +"Look, Mom, look, Dad!" they shout. "We made a castle with the sand and the towel!" + +Mom and Dad come to see. They smile and praise them. + +"What a beautiful and creative castle!" Mom says. "You are very clever, Lena and Max!" + +"Can we play in the castle?" Max asks. + +"Of course you can!" Dad says. "But first, let me take a picture of you and your castle. Say cheese!" + +Lena and Max smile and say cheese. They hug each other and the towel. They love their castle and their sandbox. +Tim and Lily are friends who like to ride bikes. They have red bikes with two wheels and pedals. They wear helmets and gloves to be safe. + +One day, they go to the park with their bikes. They see a big hill and want to go down. Tim says, "Let's go fast! It will be fun!" Lily says, "OK, but be careful. There are rocks and holes on the way." + +They start to pedal hard and go down the hill. They feel the wind in their faces and the sun on their backs. They are happy and excited. + +But then, Tim sees a big rock in front of him. He tries to steer away, but it is too late. He hits the rock and falls off his bike. He scrapes his knee and elbow and cries. + +Lily hears him and stops her bike. She runs to him and says, "Are you OK, Tim? Let me see your boo-boos." She helps him get up and hugs him. She says, "Don't worry, I have a band-aid in my backpack. We can fix you up." + +Tim says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. I'm sorry I was not alert. I should have looked where I was going." Lily says, "It's OK, Tim. Accidents happen. But next time, let's keep away from the rocks and holes. They are dangerous." + +They walk back to their bikes and put on the band-aid. They decide to go to the swings instead of the hill. They still have fun and laugh together. They are happy and alert. They are good friends. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw many birds, flowers and bugs. They were happy and had fun. + +"Look, Ben!" Lila said. "The sun is setting. It is orange and big. It is so pretty!" + +Ben looked at the sky. He saw the orange sunshine. He smiled and nodded. "Yes, it is pretty. It is like a big ball of fire. It makes the clouds orange too." + +They watched the sun set. It got lower and lower. It touched the trees and the hills. It made shadows and colors. It was very bright and warm. + +"Bye, sun!" Lila said. "Thank you for the light and the warmth. See you tomorrow!" + +"Bye, sun!" Ben said. "You are our friend. We love you!" + +The sun set. It was gone. The sky was dark and blue. The stars came out. They twinkled and sparkled. Lila and Ben held hands. They went home with their mom and dad. They had a good day. They were tired and sleepy. They dreamed of the sun. +Lily liked to play with her dolls in her room. She had many dolls and clothes and toys. She was rich and happy. But every night, when it was dark, she was scared. She heard noises under her bed. She thought there was a monster there. + +One night, she was very brave. She decided to look under her bed and see the monster. She took her flashlight and crawled to the edge of the bed. She shone the light under the bed and saw a big, hairy, green monster. It had sharp teeth and red eyes. It growled at her. + +Lily was very scared. She screamed and ran to the door. But the door was locked. She had forgotten to unlock it before she went to bed. She banged on the door and cried for help. But no one heard her. The monster started to rise from under the bed. It wanted to eat her. + +Lily did not know what to do. She looked around her room and saw her dolls. She had an idea. She grabbed her dolls and threw them at the monster. The monster was confused. It did not like the dolls. It did not like their pretty clothes and hair and smiles. It got angry and tried to swat them away. + +But Lily did not stop. She kept throwing her dolls at the monster. She threw them hard and fast. She hit the monster in the face and the eyes and the nose. The monster started to cry. It did not like to be hurt. It was scared of Lily. It crawled back under the bed and hid. + +Lily was very happy. She had chased away the monster. She unlocked the door and ran to her parents. They hugged her and praised her. They told her she was very brave and smart. They gave her a cookie and a glass of milk. They tucked her in bed and kissed her goodnight. Lily smiled and fell asleep. She was not scared of the monster anymore. She was rich and happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big cage with a tiger inside. The tiger was orange and black and had sharp teeth. + +"Look, a tiger!" Tom said. "Can we go and see it?" + +Lily was scared. She did not like the tiger. She thought it was mean and loud. She said, "No, Tom, we can't. The tiger might hurt us. We have to mind the sign. It says, 'Do not go near the cage.'" + +But Tom did not mind the sign. He wanted to see the tiger. He said, "Don't be silly, Lily. The tiger can't hurt us. It is in the cage. Come on, let's go closer." + +Tom ran to the cage. He tried to touch the tiger. The tiger did not like that. It roared and clawed at Tom. Tom was hurt. He cried and ran back to Lily. + +Lily hugged Tom. She said, "I told you, Tom, we have to mind the sign. The tiger is not a toy. It is a wild animal. It can hurt us. Are you okay?" + +Tom was sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. You were right. I should have minded the sign. The tiger is not a friend. It is scary. I'm okay, but it hurts. Can we go home?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, Tom, let's go home. We can tell Mom and Dad what happened. They will make you feel better. And next time, we will mind the sign, okay?" + +Tom agreed. He said, "Okay, Lily, next time we will mind the sign. And we will play with something else. Not the tiger." +Sara and Ben are playing in the living room. They have many toys, but they want to play with the same doll. Sara grabs the doll and says, "This is mine! You can't have it!" + +Ben is sad and angry. He tries to take the doll from Sara, but she holds it tight. They pull and tug, and the doll's arm breaks. They both gasp and drop the doll. + +Mom hears the noise and comes down the stair. She sees the broken doll and the unhappy children. She is not pleased. She says, "What happened here? Why did you break the doll?" + +Sara and Ben point at each other and say, "He did it!" "She did it!" + +Mom shakes her head and says, "That is not polite. You should share your toys and play nicely. You should say sorry to each other and to the doll." + +Sara and Ben look at the doll's arm and feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, doll." Then they look at each other and say, "Sorry, Sara." "Sorry, Ben." + +Mom smiles and says, "That's better. Now, let's fix the doll's arm. I have some glue and tape. Do you want to help me?" + +Sara and Ben nod and say, "Yes, please." + +Mom says, "Good. Then come with me to the kitchen. We can fix the doll and have a snack. You can both play with the doll after that, but you have to take turns and be gentle. OK?" + +Sara and Ben say, "OK." They follow Mom to the kitchen, holding hands. They are happy to play together and include the doll. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and eat snacks. But they do not like to listen to Mom when she tells them to do things. + +One day, Mom says, "Anna and Ben, it is time for lunch. Come to the table and eat your rice and chicken. It is good for you." + +Anna and Ben do not want to eat rice and chicken. They want to eat cookies and candy. They say, "No, Mom, we do not like rice and chicken. They are ugly and yucky. We want cookies and candy. They are pretty and yummy." + +Mom is not happy. She says, "Anna and Ben, you are being naughty. Rice and chicken are not ugly and yucky. They are healthy and tasty. Cookies and candy are not pretty and yummy. They are bad for your teeth and tummy. You have to eat your rice and chicken first. Then you can have one cookie or one candy as a treat." + +Anna and Ben do not listen to Mom. They run away from the table and hide under the bed. They think they are smart and funny. But Mom is smarter and funnier. She finds them under the bed and tickles them. They laugh and scream. They say, "Stop, Mom, stop! You are silly and crazy!" + +Mom says, "Anna and Ben, you are silly and crazy too. But I love you very much. Now, come out from under the bed and eat your rice and chicken. Then we can have some fun and play with your toys." + +Anna and Ben listen to Mom. They come out from under the bed and eat their rice and chicken. They say, "Sorry, Mom, we were wrong. Rice and chicken are not ugly and yucky. They are healthy and tasty. Thank you, Mom, for making us lunch." + +Mom says, "You are welcome, Anna and Ben. I am proud of you for being good and polite. Now, you can have one cookie or one candy as a treat. But only one, okay?" + +Anna and Ben say, "Okay, Mom, only one. We love you, Mom." + +Mom says, "I love you too, Anna and Ben." +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a big truck with a sign that said "News". They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +They ran to the truck and opened the door. Inside, they saw many cages with animals. There were lions, tigers, bears and monkeys. The animals looked sad and angry. They roared and growled and scratched the cages. + +"Wow, look at all the wild animals!" Ben said. "They are so big and scary!" + +"Maybe they are here for the news," Lily said. "Maybe they will be on TV." + +"Let's go inside and see them closer," Ben said. He climbed into the truck and walked to a cage with a lion. He wanted to touch the lion's fur. + +"No, Ben, don't do that!" Lily said. "The lion might hurt you!" + +But Ben did not listen. He reached his hand to the cage and tried to pet the lion. The lion did not like that. It opened its mouth and bit Ben's hand. Ben screamed and cried. He pulled his hand back, but it was bleeding a lot. + +Lily was scared and ran to help Ben. She saw a red button on the wall that said "Provide". She thought it might provide help. She pushed the button. + +But the button did not provide help. It provided trouble. It opened all the cages and let the animals out. The animals were wild and angry. They jumped out of the truck and ran to the park. They chased and attacked the people and the other animals. They made a lot of noise and mess. + +Ben and Lily were trapped in the truck with the lion. They were very afraid and sorry. They wished they had not gone to the truck. They wished they had listened to their parents. They wished they had stayed away from the wild animals and the news. +Lila and Tom were humble kids who liked to help their mom and dad. One day, they saw a big storm coming. The sky was dark and the wind was loud. They ran inside the house and closed the door. + +"Mom, dad, where are you?" Lila called. + +"We are in the kitchen, dear. Come here, quick!" Mom answered. + +Lila and Tom entered the kitchen and saw mom and dad with a big pot of soup. They smelled the yummy soup and smiled. + +"Soup is good for a stormy day," dad said. "It makes us warm and cozy." + +"Can we have some, please?" Tom asked. + +"Of course, my sweet. But first, we have to do something important," mom said. + +"What is it, mom?" Lila asked. + +Mom pointed to the window. "Do you see that old man outside? He is walking in the rain. He has no coat and no umbrella. He looks very cold and wet." + +Lila and Tom felt sad for the old man. They wanted to help him. + +"Can we give him some soup, mom?" Lila asked. + +"And an umbrella, too?" Tom added. + +Mom nodded. "That is a very kind idea, my loves. Let's do that." + +Mom poured some soup into a big cup and wrapped it with a cloth. Dad found an old umbrella in the closet and gave it to Tom. Lila and Tom put on their raincoats and boots and followed mom and dad outside. + +They ran to the old man and said, "Hello, sir. We have something for you." + +The old man looked surprised and smiled. "What is it, children?" + +Lila handed him the cup of soup. "This is soup, sir. It is hot and tasty. It will make you feel better." + +Tom gave him the umbrella. "This is an umbrella, sir. It will keep you dry and safe. You can have it." + +The old man took the soup and the umbrella and thanked them. "You are very kind, children. You have made my day. Thank you very much." + +Lila and Tom hugged the old man and said, "You are welcome, sir. We are happy to help you." + +They waved goodbye and ran back to the house. Mom and dad were proud of them. They all entered the house and had soup together. They felt warm and cozy and happy. They were a humble family who liked to help others. +Mia liked to follow her mom in the garden. She helped her mom pick the vegetables that were ripe and put them in a big basket. Mia liked the red tomatoes, the green beans, and the orange carrots. She did not like the purple eggplants. They looked funny and felt squishy. + +One day, Mia saw a big eggplant hiding under a leaf. She wanted to show her mom, but her mom was busy with the hose. Mia decided to pick the eggplant by herself. She pulled and pulled, but the eggplant was very stubborn. It did not want to come out of the ground. + +Mia pulled harder and harder, until the eggplant finally popped out. But Mia was not ready for that. She lost her balance and fell backwards. The eggplant landed on her tummy with a thud. Mia felt a big ouch. She started to cry. + +Her mom heard her cry and ran to her. She saw the eggplant on Mia's tummy and lifted it off. She hugged Mia and kissed her ouch. She said, "You are very brave, Mia. You picked a very big eggplant. But next time, please wait for me to help you. Eggplants can be tricky." + +Mia nodded and sniffed. She felt better with her mom's hug and kiss. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to surprise you. But I don't like eggplants. They are mean." + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Mia. You don't have to like eggplants. But maybe you can try a bite later. They are very yummy when we cook them with cheese and sauce. Maybe you will change your mind." + +Mia thought about it. She liked cheese and sauce. Maybe eggplants were not so bad after all. She said, "Maybe, mom. Maybe." + +Her mom carried her and the basket to the house. She made Mia a comfortable spot on the couch with a pillow and a blanket. She gave her a glass of milk and a cookie. She said, "You are a good helper, Mia. And a good listener. I love you very much." + +Mia smiled and said, "I love you too, mom. And I love the garden. And the vegetables. Well, most of them." +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to watch television. They watched cartoons, animals, and games. But they had to share one television in their room. Sometimes they fought over what to watch. + +One day, their mom said she had to go to the store. She said, "I will be back soon. You can watch television, but be good. Do not fight or be naughty. And do not touch the supply closet. It has things you should not play with." + +Tim and Sam said, "Okay, mom. We will be good." But they did not mean it. As soon as mom left, they started to fight over the remote. Tim wanted to watch cartoons, and Sam wanted to watch animals. They pulled and pushed and yelled. + +Then Tim had an idea. He said, "I know how to solve this. Let's go to the supply closet. Maybe there is another television there. Then we can watch what we want." + +Sam said, "But mom said not to touch the supply closet. It has things we should not play with." + +Tim said, "Who cares? Mom is not here. She will not know. Come on, let's go." + +They went to the supply closet and opened the door. They saw many boxes and bags and wires and tools. They looked for a television, but they did not find one. They found something else. It was a big, shiny, round thing. It had a button on it. + +Tim said, "Wow, what is this? It looks like a toy. Maybe it makes sounds or lights. Let's press the button and see." + +Sam said, "No, don't. It might be dangerous. It might be a bomb." + +Tim said, "Don't be silly. It is not a bomb. It is a toy. I want to press the button. It will be fun." + +He reached for the button and pressed it. There was a loud noise and a bright flash. The closet exploded. The house shook. The television broke. Tim and Sam screamed. + +Mom came back from the store. She saw smoke and fire and rubble. She saw Tim and Sam lying on the floor, covered in dust and blood. She ran to them and cried. They were not moving. They were not breathing. They were dead. + +Mom was very sad. She wished she had never left them alone. She wished they had listened to her. She wished they had not been naughty. She wished they had not touched the supply closet. She wished they had not pressed the button. She wished they had not found the bomb. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many trees and flowers. Sometimes they saw wild animals, like birds and squirrels, and they tried to be quiet and watch them. + +One day, they found a shiny penny on the ground. They were very happy and wanted to keep it. But they did not know who it belonged to. Maybe someone had dropped it by mistake. + +"Let's ask Mom," Tim said. "She will know what to do." + +"No, let's remain here and play with it," Sam said. "It is ours now. We can buy candy with it." + +They started to argue and tug on the penny. They did not see a wild rabbit that was hiding behind a bush. The rabbit was curious and wanted to see what the boys had. It hopped closer and closer, until it reached the penny. + +Suddenly, the rabbit snatched the penny with its teeth and ran away. Tim and Sam were shocked and angry. They chased the rabbit, but it was too fast and clever. It disappeared into the woods with the penny. + +"Hey, come back!" Tim shouted. "That is our penny!" + +"Bad rabbit!" Sam cried. "Give it back!" + +But the rabbit did not listen. It had found a new treasure and wanted to keep it. It did not care about the boys or their candy. It was wild and free. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big trumpet. The trumpet is yellow and shiny. It makes loud noises when they blow on it. + +One day, Tom and Lily are playing with the trumpet. Tom wants to blow on it first. He says, "It is my turn. Give me the trumpet." Lily says, "No, it is my turn. I had it first." They both pull on the trumpet. They are angry. + +Then, they hear a knock on the door. It is their mom. She says, "What is all this noise? Why are you fighting?" Tom and Lily stop pulling. They look at their mom. They are scared. + +Mom says, "You have to share the trumpet. It is not fair to fight over it. You can take turns. How about you, Tom, you blow on it for one minute, and then you, Lily, you blow on it for one minute. OK?" Tom and Lily nod. They say, "OK, mom." + +Mom says, "Good. Now, I have a surprise for you. Come with me." She opens the door. Tom and Lily crawl after her. They are curious. They see a big cake on the table. It has candles and frosting. It is their birthday. They are happy. They say, "Wow, thank you, mom." Mom says, "You are welcome. Happy birthday, Tom and Lily. Now, blow out the candles and make a wish." Tom and Lily blow out the candles. They wish for more toys. And more trumpets. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play and laugh. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. Sara wants to go first. She runs to the slide and climbs up. Ben follows her. + +"Watch me, Ben!" Sara says. "I will slide very fast!" + +But when Sara reaches the top, she sees something funny. There is a bright sticker on the slide. It has a picture of a clown and a word. The word is "joke". + +Sara thinks it is a joke from someone. She smiles and slides down. But she does not know what the sticker does. It makes a loud noise when she slides over it. It sounds like a horn. "Honk! Honk! Honk!" + +Sara is surprised and scared. She screams. Ben hears her and sees the sticker. He thinks it is funny. He laughs. + +"Ha ha ha! That was a good joke, Sara!" Ben says. "Did you like it?" + +Sara is not happy. She feels silly and angry. She gets up and looks at Ben. She wants to pay him back for laughing at her. + +"No, I did not like it, Ben!" Sara says. "It was a bad joke! And you will see how bad it is when you slide down!" + +Sara has a plan. She runs to the slide and takes the sticker. She puts it on the other side of the slide, where Ben cannot see it. Then she waits for Ben to come. + +Ben is still laughing. He thinks Sara is funny. He wants to slide down too. He climbs up the slide and sits down. He does not see the sticker. + +"Here I go, Sara!" Ben says. "Whee!" + +But when Ben slides down, he hears the same noise. "Honk! Honk! Honk!" + +Ben is surprised and scared. He screams. Sara hears him and sees his face. She thinks it is funny. She laughs. + +"Ha ha ha! That was a good joke, Ben!" Sara says. "Did you like it?" + +Ben is not happy. He feels silly and angry. He gets up and looks at Sara. He sees the sticker in her hand. He knows she paid him back for laughing at her. + +"No, I did not like it, Sara!" Ben says. "It was a bad joke! And you are a bad friend!" + +Sara and Ben are not friends anymore. They go to their moms and cry. Their moms do not understand what happened. They try to make them happy. They give them juice and cookies. But Sara and Ben do not want to share. They do not want to play and laugh. They are sad and mad. They learned a lesson. Jokes are not fun when they hurt someone. +Lily was a nosy girl. She liked to look at everything and ask many questions. She wanted to know what was in the big box that her parent brought home. She tried to peek inside, but her parent said, "No, Lily, this is a surprise for your birthday. You have to wait until tomorrow." + +Lily was not happy. She wanted to see the surprise now. She thought of a plan. When her parent was busy in the kitchen, she sneaked into the living room and opened the box. Inside, she saw a beautiful doll with a pink dress and a bow in her hair. Lily smiled and hugged the doll. She was so happy. + +But then, she heard her parent coming. She quickly put the doll back in the box and closed it. She ran to her room and pretended to play with her toys. Her parent came in and said, "Lily, what are you doing? Did you touch the box in the living room?" + +Lily felt guilty. She knew she did something wrong. She looked at her parent and said, "I'm sorry, parent. I was nosy. I wanted to see the surprise. I opened the box and saw the doll. She is so pretty. I'm sorry, I'm sorry." + +Her parent sighed and hugged her. "Lily, I'm glad you like the doll, but you should not have opened the box. It was a gift for you, and I wanted to see your face when you receive it. It's not nice to be nosy and spoil the surprise. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand, parent. I'm sorry. I won't be nosy again. Can I still receive the doll tomorrow?" + +Her parent smiled and said, "Yes, you can still receive the doll tomorrow. But you have to promise me to be patient and respectful of other people's secrets. Can you do that?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I can do that. I promise. Thank you, parent. I love you." + +Her parent kissed her and said, "I love you too, Lily. Now, let's go and have some dinner. And no more peeking, okay?" + +Lily agreed and followed her parent to the kitchen. She was still excited about the doll, but she also learned a lesson. She decided to be less nosy and more grateful for the gifts she received. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a large whistle on the grass. It is red and shiny. + +"Wow, look at this whistle!" Lily says. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"Can I see it?" Tom asks. He reaches for the whistle. + +"Wait, Tom!" Lily says. "We have to share. You can have it later." + +Lily puts the whistle in her mouth and blows. But nothing happens. She tries again. Still nothing. + +"Why is it not working?" Lily wonders. "Maybe it is broken." + +Tom has an idea. He takes the whistle from Lily and looks inside. He sees something stuck in the hole. + +"Look, Lily, there is a leaf in the whistle!" Tom says. "That is why it is not working. We have to take it out." + +Tom uses his finger to pull out the leaf. He gives the whistle back to Lily. + +"Try it now, Lily," Tom says. + +Lily blows the whistle again. This time, it makes a loud sound. + +"Yay, it works!" Lily cheers. "Thank you, Tom. You are very smart." + +Lily and Tom take turns blowing the whistle. They have fun making noise and music. They are happy. They are good friends. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They like to climb the big tree and sit on the branch. They can see the birds and the flowers and the sky. + +One day, they climb the tree and sit on the branch. But the branch is old and weak. It makes a loud crack and breaks. Anna and Ben fall down to the ground. + +They are scared and hurt. They cry and shout for help. They struggle to get up. They have scratches and bruises. + +A nice lady hears them and comes to help. She calls their mom and dad. She gives them a hug and a band-aid. She says they are lucky they did not break a bone. + +Mom and dad come and take them home. They give them a kiss and a cookie. They say they are brave and strong. They say they love them. + +Anna and Ben feel better. They say they love mom and dad. They say they are sorry for climbing the tree. They say they will not do it again. They say they are lucky to have a nice lady, a hug and a band-aid. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a poppy. It is red and pretty. Lily wants to pick it. Ben says no. He says it is not nice to pick flowers. They are for the bees and the birds. + +Lily says she is sorry. She does not want to hurt the poppy. She says she has a joke. She says she can make the poppy laugh. Ben says how. Lily says she will tickle it. She moves her finger near the poppy. She says tickle tickle tickle. + +The poppy does not laugh. It does not move. Ben says it is not a good joke. He says flowers do not laugh. He says they do not have mouths. Lily says maybe the poppy is shy. She says maybe it needs a hug. She wraps her arms around the poppy. + +The poppy breaks. It falls to the ground. Lily and Ben are sad. They say oh no. They say they are sorry. They say they did not mean to break the poppy. They say they wanted to make it happy. They say they will be more careful next time. They say they will find another way to joke. They say they will still be friends. They hug each other. They go to play with the ball. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a pink doll that she loved very much. Ben had a blue car that he liked to zoom around. They were having fun and sharing nicely. + +Then, Mom came in with a tray of juice and cookies. She said, "Who wants a snack?" Lily and Ben both said, "Me, me, me!" and ran to the tray. Mom gave them each a cup of juice and a cookie. She said, "Enjoy, my adorable children!" + +Lily took a sip of her juice and smiled. It was sweet and yummy. She put her cup on the table and picked up her cookie. She was about to take a bite when she saw Ben. He had finished his juice and was reaching for hers. He said, "I want more juice!" + +Lily said, "No, Ben, that's mine! You had yours already!" She tried to pull her cup away, but Ben was stronger. He grabbed the cup and spilled the juice all over the table and the floor. Lily was very angry and sad. She said, "Ben, you're mean! You made a mess!" She started to cry. + +Mom heard the noise and came back to the living room. She saw the spilled juice and the crying Lily. She said, "Oh, no, what happened?" She hugged Lily and wiped her tears. She said, "It's okay, Lily, don't cry. We can clean up the juice and get you more. Ben, you need to say sorry to Lily. You can't take her juice without asking. That's not nice." + +Ben looked at Lily and felt sorry. He said, "Sorry, Lily. I was thirsty and I wanted more juice. But I shouldn't have taken yours. Can we still be friends?" Lily sniffed and nodded. She said, "Okay, Ben. I forgive you. But next time, ask me first. Or share with me." Ben smiled and said, "Okay, Lily. I will. You're a good sister." They hugged and said, "I love you." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's better. I'm proud of you both. Now, let's clean up the juice and get some more. And maybe some more cookies, too." Lily and Ben said, "Yay!" and helped Mom with the cleaning. They enjoyed their snack and their toys. They were happy and adorable. +One day, Lily and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big hill with a trail going up. Lily and Ben wanted to climb the hill and see what was on top. Mom said they could go, but they had to stay on the trail and not go too far. + +Lily and Ben started to walk on the trail. They saw many things on the way. They saw flowers and bugs and birds and rocks. They asked Mom many questions about what they saw. Mom answered their questions and told them the names of the things. + +When they got to the top of the hill, they saw a big lake. It was blue and shiny and had ducks and fish in it. Lily and Ben were very happy. They wanted to go near the lake and feed the ducks. Mom said they could, but they had to be careful and not fall in. + +Lily and Ben ran to the lake. They saw some bread on a bench. They took some bread and threw it to the ducks. The ducks came closer and ate the bread. Lily and Ben laughed and clapped. They asked Mom more questions about the ducks and the fish. + +Then they saw something silly. They saw a duck with a hat on its head. The hat was red and had a feather on it. The duck looked funny and proud. Lily and Ben wondered how the duck got the hat. They asked Mom, but Mom did not know. She said maybe someone left the hat on the bench and the duck took it. Lily and Ben thought that was very silly. They giggled and said the duck was the king of the lake. They gave the duck more bread and said hello to the king. The duck quacked and nodded. Lily and Ben had a lot of fun on the hill. They thanked Mom for taking them to the park. They said they wanted to come back and see the king duck again. Mom smiled and said they could. They went down the hill and back to the car. They had a good day. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw an old lady sitting on a bench. She looked sad and lonely. Lily and Ben wanted to make her happy. + +"Hello, old lady," Lily said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The old lady smiled and nodded. She told them her name was Anna. She said she had no family or friends. She said she prayed every day for someone to talk to. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for Anna. They decided to share their snacks with her. They gave her some cookies and juice. Anna said they were delicious. She thanked them for being kind. + +"Can we be your friends?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, you can," Anna said. "You are the best friends I ever had." + +Lily and Ben hugged Anna. They said they would come back to see her every day. They said they would pray for her too. + +The next day, Lily and Ben ran to the park. They looked for Anna on the bench. But she was not there. They saw a man in a suit. He had a badge and a folder. + +"Who are you?" Lily asked. + +"I'm a lawyer," the man said. "I'm looking for Lily and Ben. Are you them?" + +"Yes, we are," Ben said. + +The man smiled and opened his folder. He showed them a picture of Anna. He said she was their grandma. He said she had been looking for them for a long time. He said she had left them a big house and a lot of money. He said she had died last night. He said she had left them a note. + +Lily and Ben read the note. It said: + +My dear Lily and Ben, + +You are my grandchildren. I love you very much. You made me happy in my last days. You were the answer to my prayers. I hope you will be happy too. I hope you will always be kind and generous. I hope you will always pray and trust God. He has a plan for you. He will take care of you. + +Your loving grandma, + +Anna + +Lily and Ben cried and hugged the man. They said they loved Anna too. They said they were glad they met her. They said they would always remember her. + +The man took them to their new home. He said they had a lot of relatives who wanted to meet them. He said they had a lot of opportunities to do good things. He said they had a lot of blessings to be thankful for. + +Lily and Ben smiled and nodded. They said they were ready to start a new life. They said they would always be friends. They said they would always pray. +Sara loved her doll very much. She called her doll Lily and played with her every day. Lily had long hair, blue eyes and a pink dress. Sara liked to brush her hair, dress her up and hug her. + +One day, Sara and Lily went to the park with Mommy. Sara saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. She held Lily in her hand and slid down fast. But when she reached the bottom, she heard a loud crack. She looked at Lily and saw that her arm was broken. Sara felt very sad and cried. + +Mommy came to Sara and saw what happened. She said, "Oh, no, Lily is broken. I'm sorry, Sara. Do you want me to fix her?" Sara nodded and gave Lily to Mommy. Mommy took out a band-aid from her bag and wrapped it around Lily's arm. She said, "There, now Lily has a band-aid. She will feel better soon. Let's go home and give her some rest." + +Sara and Mommy went home and put Lily on the bed. Sara said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to break you. I love you very much. You are my best friend." She kissed Lily and said, "Good night, Lily. Sleep well." She tucked her in with a blanket and turned off the light. She lay down next to Lily and closed her eyes. She felt happy that Mommy fixed Lily and that they were together. She said, "I love you, Mommy. Thank you for helping Lily." Mommy said, "I love you, too, Sara. You are a good girl. Sleep tight." She kissed Sara and Lily and left the room. Sara and Lily slept peacefully and dreamed of happy things. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big cake on a table. The cake has many colors and smells good. + +"Wow, look at that cake!" Lily says. "It is so big and pretty. I want some." + +"Me too," Tom says. "But it is not our cake. It is for someone else. Maybe it is for a rich person who has a birthday." + +Lily and Tom go closer to the cake. They see a sign that says "Do not touch". But they are very hungry and curious. + +"Maybe we can just have a little bite," Lily says. "No one will know. And the rich person has so much cake, they will not miss it." + +Tom is not sure. He thinks it is wrong to take someone else's cake. But he also wants to taste it. He follows Lily to the table. + +They each take a fork and cut a small piece of cake. They put it in their mouths. It is very sweet and soft. They smile and close their eyes. + +But then, they hear a loud voice. + +"Hey, what are you doing? That is my cake!" It is a man in a suit. He is the rich person who owns the cake. He is very angry. He runs to the table and grabs the forks from Lily and Tom. + +Lily and Tom are scared. They drop the cake and run away. They feel bad in their stomachs. They have a tummy ache and a guilty feeling. + +They learn a lesson. They should not take what is not theirs. They should ask before they do something. And they should not eat too much cake. It is not good for them. +Sara loves her yellow car. It is modern and fast. She likes to play with it every day. She makes it zoom and beep on the floor. + +One day, Sara goes to the park with her mom. She brings her yellow car with her. She sees a big slide and wants to try it. She puts her yellow car on the bench and runs to the slide. + +"Mom, look at me!" she shouts as she slides down. + +Mom smiles and claps. "You are so brave, Sara!" + +Sara slides again and again. She has so much fun. She forgets about her yellow car. + +When it is time to go home, Sara and mom walk to the bench. But Sara's yellow car is not there. Someone took it. + +Sara feels sad. She cries and says, "Mom, where is my yellow car? I miss it!" + +Mom hugs Sara and says, "I'm sorry, Sara. Someone must have taken your yellow car. Maybe they liked it too. But don't worry, we can find another car for you. A new and modern one. Maybe in a different color. What color do you like?" + +Sara thinks for a moment. She still misses her yellow car. But she likes other colors too. She says, "I like blue. And green. And pink. And purple. And..." + +Mom smiles and says, "Let's go to the toy store and see what they have. Maybe we can find a car that you like even more than your yellow car." + +Sara nods and wipes her tears. She holds mom's hand and says, "OK, mom. Let's go." +Mia and her loyal dog, Spot, liked to play outside in the rain. They jumped in the puddles and splashed each other. Mia laughed and Spot barked. They were very happy. + +But then, the rain stopped and the sun came out. The puddles started to disappear. Mia and Spot looked for more puddles, but they could not find any. They were sad. + +"Where did the puddles go?" Mia asked Spot. + +"Arf, arf," Spot answered. He did not know. + +Mia and Spot walked around the yard, hoping to see a puddle. But they only saw grass and flowers and dirt. No puddles. + +Then, Mia saw something shiny. It was a big, round, metal thing. It had water inside. Mia ran to it and looked. It was a puddle! + +"Spot, look! I found a puddle!" Mia shouted. + +Spot ran to Mia and looked. He wagged his tail. He was happy. + +Mia and Spot jumped in the metal puddle and splashed each other. They laughed and barked. They were very happy again. + +But then, Mia's mom came out. She saw Mia and Spot in the metal puddle. She was not happy. + +"Mia, Spot, what are you doing?" she asked. "That's not a puddle, that's a bucket. And it's not for playing, it's for washing the car. Come out of there right now!" + +Mia and Spot looked at Mia's mom. They were sorry. They came out of the bucket and shook the water off. + +"Sorry, mom," Mia said. + +"Arf, arf," Spot said. + +Mia's mom smiled. She was not angry. She loved Mia and Spot. They were loyal and playful. + +"It's okay, Mia, Spot," she said. "But next time, please don't play in the bucket. You can play in the sprinkler instead. How does that sound?" + +Mia and Spot nodded. They liked the sprinkler. It made water rain. + +"Yay, sprinkler!" Mia said. + +"Arf, arf," Spot said. + +Mia's mom turned on the sprinkler and Mia and Spot ran to it. They jumped and splashed and had fun. They were very happy. The end. +Lily and Tom were playing cops and robbers in the backyard. Lily was the cop and Tom was the robber. Lily had a toy gun and Tom had a bag of candy. + +"Stop, robber! Give me the candy or I will shoot you!" Lily shouted. + +"No, cop! You can't catch me! The candy is mine!" Tom said, running away. + +Lily chased Tom around the trees and the swings. She was faster than Tom and soon she caught him. She pushed him to the ground and pointed her toy gun at him. + +"Ha! I got you, robber! You are going to jail!" Lily said. + +She dragged Tom to the old shed and locked him inside. The shed was dark and dirty and had spiders and rats. Tom was scared and started to cry. + +"Let me out, Lily! Please! This is not a good game! I don't like jail!" Tom begged. + +But Lily did not listen. She was angry at Tom for taking the candy. She wanted to make him pay. She left him in the shed and went back to the house. + +Tom banged on the door and shouted for help. But no one heard him. He was alone and weak. He wished he had not taken the candy. He wished Lily was his friend again. He wished he was not in jail. But it was too late. Lily did not come back. Tom stayed in the shed until it was dark and cold. He was very sad and sorry. He did not know what to do. He did not know if he would ever get out. He did not know if he would ever see his mom and dad again. He did not know if he would ever be happy again. The end. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the backyard. They have a toy gun and a shovel. They pretend to be soldiers and dig holes. + +"Look, I found a treasure!" Ben says. He holds up a shiny rock. "It's mine!" + +"No, it's mine!" Sam says. He grabs the rock from Ben. "I saw it first!" + +They start to fight. They pull and push each other. They drop the toy gun and the shovel. + +Mom hears them and comes outside. She is angry. "Stop fighting, boys!" she says. "You are being very bad. Why can't you share?" + +Ben and Sam look at Mom. They feel sorry. They don't want to make Mom sad. + +"We're sorry, Mom," they say. "We were just playing." + +Mom sighs. She picks up the toy gun and the shovel. "You need to learn to play nicely," she says. "You are too competitive. You can't have everything you want." + +She gives them the toy gun and the shovel. "Now, I want you to bury the rock together," she says. "It's not a treasure. It's just a rock. And then you can play something else." + +Ben and Sam nod. They take the toy gun and the shovel. They go to the hole they dug. They put the rock inside. They cover it with dirt. + +They look at each other. They smile. They hug. + +"Sorry, Ben," Sam says. + +"Sorry, Sam," Ben says. + +They decide to play something else. They are happy. They are brothers. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big tap in the park. It is shiny and tall. They want to see what it does. They go near the tap and turn it. Water comes out. They are happy. They splash and laugh. + +But then, the water becomes too much. It is fast and strong. It pushes Lily and Ben away. They are scared. They cry. + +A nice lady sees them. She runs to them and turns off the tap. She hugs Lily and Ben. She says, "It's okay. You are safe. Don't play with the tap. It is not a toy." + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "Thank you, lady. We are sorry. We won't play with the tap again." They hug the lady. They hug each other. They are calm. + +They go back to their toys. They play slow and gentle. They are friends. They have fun. +Lily and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to slide, swing, and run. But their favorite thing was to twist on the merry-go-round. They would twist and twist until they felt dizzy and happy. + +One day, they saw a new girl in the park. She had long, curly hair and a beautiful dress. She was sitting on a bench with a book. Lily and Sam wanted to say hello, but they felt shy. + +"Let's go twist on the merry-go-round," Sam whispered to Lily. "Maybe she will see us and want to play." + +"OK," Lily said. They ran to the merry-go-round and climbed on. They started to twist and twist. They hoped the new girl would look at them. + +The new girl did look at them. She smiled and put down her book. She walked over to the merry-go-round and waited for it to stop. She said, "Hi, I'm Mia. Can I play with you?" + +Lily and Sam were surprised and happy. They stopped twisting and jumped off. They said, "Hi, we're Lily and Sam. We like to twist on the merry-go-round. Do you want to try?" + +"Yes, please," Mia said. She climbed on the merry-go-round and Lily and Sam pushed her. She laughed and said, "This is fun!" + +Lily and Sam smiled at each other. They winked and said, "We have a new friend!" +Tom and Lily were hungry. They wanted to eat a banana. But the bananas were in the kitchen, and the kitchen door was locked. Mom and Dad were not home. They had gone to the store. + +"Who can unlock the door?" Tom asked. + +"I can!" Lily said. She was strong. She had a big key. She had found it under the rug. She ran to the door and put the key in the hole. She turned the key hard. The door opened. + +"Yay! You did it!" Tom said. He hugged Lily. They went into the kitchen. They saw a bunch of bananas on the table. They each took one and peeled it. + +"Mmm, this is yummy!" Lily said. + +"Me too!" Tom said. They ate their bananas and smiled. They were happy. They had unlocked the door and found a snack. They waited for Mom and Dad to come back. +Ben likes to show his friends his big book of history. It has many pictures of old things and people. He tells them stories about what they did and how they lived. He likes to learn new things from his book. + +One day, he brings his book to school. He wants to show his teacher and his classmates. He puts it on his desk and waits for show and tell. He is very excited. + +When it is his turn, he picks up his book and walks to the front. But the book is very heavy. He tries to hold it with both hands, but it slips and falls. It makes a loud noise and everyone looks. Ben feels sad and embarrassed. + +His teacher comes to help him. She picks up the book and smiles. She says, "What a wonderful book, Ben! You must love history very much. Can you show us some of your favorite pictures and tell us some of your stories?" + +Ben nods and smiles. He feels happy again. He shows his book to his teacher and his classmates. They listen and ask questions. They like his book and his stories. Ben is proud of his big book of history. +One night, Anna and Ben looked at the sky from their window. They saw many stars and a big moon. They also saw something else. It was a bright ball with a long tail. It moved fast across the sky. + +"What is that?" Anna asked. + +"That is a comet," Ben said. "It is a big rock that flies in space. Sometimes we can see it when it comes close to the earth." + +"Wow, it is so pretty," Anna said. "Can we wave to it?" + +"Sure, let's wave to it," Ben said. They both waved their hands at the comet. They hoped the comet would see them and say hello. + +The comet saw the two children waving at it. It was happy and surprised. It had never seen anyone wave to it before. Most people did not notice it or were afraid of it. The comet liked Anna and Ben. They were original and brave. The comet wanted to say hello to them too. + +The comet made a big loop in the sky. It came closer to the window where Anna and Ben were. It flashed its bright tail like a smile. It made a soft sound like a whistle. + +"Did you hear that?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, I did," Ben said. "I think the comet said hello to us." + +"Hello, comet," Anna and Ben said together. They waved again. + +The comet waved back with its tail. It was glad to have made new friends. It wished them good night and flew away. Anna and Ben watched it until it disappeared. They felt happy and sleepy. They hugged each other and went to bed. They dreamed of the comet and the stars. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a small mosquito flying near the flowers. Anna wants to catch the mosquito. She runs after it with her net. + +"Come here, mosquito!" she says. "I want to see you!" + +But the mosquito is too fast and too small. It flies away from Anna's net. It buzzes in her ear. + +"Go away, mosquito!" Ben says. "You are not nice! You bite people!" + +Ben wants to help Anna. He picks up a stick and swings it at the mosquito. But he misses and hits a flower. The flower falls to the ground. + +"Oh no!" Anna says. "You broke the flower! Mommy will be sad!" + +Ben feels sorry. He puts down the stick and hugs Anna. + +"I'm sorry, Anna," he says. "I did not mean to break the flower. I wanted to catch the mosquito for you." + +Anna hugs him back. + +"It's okay, Ben," she says. "The mosquito is gone now. We can find another flower for Mommy. She will be happy." + +They hold hands and walk to the house. They see Mommy smiling at them. + +"Hello, my loves," she says. "Did you have fun in the garden?" + +"Yes, Mommy," Anna and Ben say. "We played with a mosquito. But it was too small and too fast. We could not catch it." + +Mommy laughs and kisses them. + +"That's okay," she says. "Mosquitoes are not good friends. They are better to leave alone. But you are my good friends. And I love you very much." +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big cake on a table. It had thick cream and red berries on top. It looked yummy. + +"Let's taste the cake," said Ben. "No one is watching." + +"No, Ben," said Lily. "That is not our cake. It is wrong to take what is not ours." + +But Ben did not listen. He ran to the table and grabbed a big piece of cake. He put it in his mouth. It was sweet and soft. + +"Come on, Lily," he said. "It is so good. You will like it." + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to taste the cake. She knew it was bad to steal. She stayed away from the table. + +Just then, a lady came out of the house. She saw Ben with the cake. She was angry. + +"Hey, you!" she shouted. "That is my cake! How dare you eat it?" + +She ran to Ben and took the cake from him. She slapped his hand. Ben cried. He dropped the cake on the ground. It was dirty and messy. + +The lady saw Lily. She saw that she did not have any cake. She saw that she looked sad. + +"Did you eat my cake too?" she asked Lily. + +"No, ma'am," said Lily. "I did not taste the cake. I told Ben not to. But he did not listen." + +The lady smiled. She saw that Lily was honest and good. She felt sorry for her. + +"I'm sorry, dear," she said. "You are a nice girl. You did the right thing. Here, have a hug." + +She hugged Lily. Lily felt warm and happy. She hugged the lady back. + +Ben saw them. He felt sorry too. He knew he was wrong. He wished he had listened to Lily. + +"Lily, I'm sorry," he said. "You are a good friend. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily nodded. She was kind. She forgave Ben. + +"Come on, Ben," she said. "Let's go play. Maybe we can find some other snack. But not cake." + +They walked away. The lady watched them. She was glad they were friends. She hoped they learned their lesson. + +The moral of the story is: Do not steal. Be honest and good. Listen to your friends. Hugs are better than cake. +One day, Lily and Tom were playing in their room. They liked to play with their toys and books, but sometimes they got bored. They wanted to find something new and fun. + +They saw a big envelope on their mom's desk. It was white and had a red stamp on it. They wondered what was inside. They knew they should not touch mom's things, but they were very curious. + +They took the envelope and opened it. Inside, there were some papers with many words and numbers. They did not understand what they meant. They also saw a shiny card with a picture of a cake and candles. It said "Happy Birthday" and had mom's name on it. + +Lily and Tom realized that the envelope was a surprise for mom's birthday. They felt bad for opening it. They were naughty and they made a mess. They tried to put everything back in the envelope, but it was too late. Mom came into the room and saw them. + +Mom was not happy. She was angry and sad. She told Lily and Tom that they should not have opened her envelope. They ruined her surprise and they were not respectful. She said they had to say sorry and help her clean up. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They said sorry to mom and hugged her. They helped her clean up the papers and the card. They promised to be good and not touch her things again. Mom forgave them and said she loved them. She said they could still celebrate her birthday together. She smiled and gave them a kiss. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park and catch frogs. One day, Timmy saw a big, green frog hopping around. He wanted to grab it and show it to his friends. But Timmy knew that he shouldn't hurt the frog, so he gently picked it up and let it go. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom made him a delicious sandwich for lunch. Timmy was so excited to eat it, but his little sister wanted some too. Timmy didn't want to share, but then he remembered how he had let the frog go earlier. He realized that it was important to be kind and share with others. + +From that day on, Timmy always remembered to be kind to animals and share with others. And he lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Tweetie. Tweetie lived in a nest high up in a tree. One day, Tweetie flew too fast and got dizzy. She couldn't fly straight anymore! + +Tweetie tried to rest in her nest, but other birds kept bothering her. They wanted to play, but Tweetie just wanted to rest. She told them to leave her alone, but they didn't listen. + +Finally, Tweetie got really mad and told the other birds to ignore her. She needed to rest so she could feel better. The other birds finally listened and flew away. Tweetie closed her eyes and fell asleep in her cozy nest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, Lily was playing in her living room and she discovered something strange under the couch. It was a hairy ball! + +Lily picked up the ball and showed it to her mom. "Mommy, look what I found under the couch!" she said. "What is it?" + +Her mom looked at the ball and said, "Oh no, that's our cat's toy. She must have lost it under the couch. Can you please give it back to her?" + +Lily felt sad because she thought she had found something special, but she gave the toy back to the cat anyway. She learned that sometimes things that seem exciting might not be as special as they first appear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very small, but very brave. One day, she went into her attic to look for toys. She saw a big cobweb hanging from the ceiling. "Ew, yucky!" she said. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. "Hello, little girl. What are you doing up here?" It was a spider. Lily was scared, but she tried to be brave. "I'm looking for toys," she said. + +The spider looked at her and said, "I have a toy for you. It's a tall doll that will fit in your hand." Lily was so happy. She took the doll and said, "Thank you, Mr. Spider!" From that day on, Lily and the spider were friends. They played together and had lots of fun. And every time she saw a cobweb, she smiled and remembered her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the theater with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to see a play about a cute little puppy named Max. Lily thought Max was adorable and wanted to take him home with her. + +During the play, Lily noticed that the stage started to tremble a little bit. She asked her mommy if everything was okay. Her mommy told her not to worry and that it was just part of the show. + +As the play went on, the stage started to tremble more and more. Suddenly, the stage collapsed and everyone started to scream. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then, Max the puppy came running out from behind the stage. He barked and wagged his tail, making everyone feel better. Lily was so happy to see Max and knew that he was the hero of the day. From that day on, Lily always remembered the adorable little puppy who saved the day at the theater. +Once upon a time, there was a big red ball. It was very unique because it had lots of colors on it. A little boy loved to play with the ball every day. He would throw it, catch it and kick it. + +One day, the little boy was playing with the ball near a big tree. He leaned against the tree and kicked the ball as hard as he could. But the ball went too far and hit a window. The noise was very loud and scared the little boy. + +The owner of the window came outside and saw what had happened. He was very angry and took the ball away from the little boy. The little boy was sad and had to go home without his favorite ball. He learned that he should be careful when playing near other people's property. +Once upon a time, there was a happy sunflower named Sunny. Sunny loved to soak up the sun and smile at all the animals that came to visit. One day, a fearful rabbit named Rusty hopped over to Sunny's field. "I'm scared of the dark," Rusty said. "Can you help me?" + +Sunny thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea! Let's reverse the day and night. That way, it will always be sunny and bright." Rusty thought this was a great idea and they both closed their eyes and made a wish. Suddenly, the sun went down and the moon came up. But then, just as quickly, the sun came back up again and the moon disappeared! Rusty was amazed and no longer felt scared of the dark. + +From that day on, Rusty visited Sunny every day and they talked about all the fun things they could do now that they had reversed the day and night. And Sunny continued to smile and soak up the sun, happy to have helped a friend in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. One day, he saw a tall tree and wanted to climb it. + +Timmy tried to climb the tree but he couldn't reach the first branch. Suddenly, he saw a rubber ball on the ground. He picked it up and threw it as high as he could. + +The ball got stuck in the tree. Timmy said, "Oh no! My ball is stuck. How can I catch it?" Just then, his friend Billy came by. Timmy said, "Billy, can you help me? My ball is stuck in the tall tree." + +Billy said, "Sure, let me try." Billy threw a stick at the ball but it didn't work. Then he got a long stick and finally caught the ball. Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Billy! You're my hero!" +Once upon a time, there was a big, white ice land. It was so cold that everything was frozen, even the water. The animals who lived there were very sad because they were all alone and didn't have anyone to play with. + +One day, a kind little girl came to visit the ice land. She saw how sad the animals were and decided to help. She went around and invited all the animals to come together and play. They were so happy to have someone to play with and they all united to have fun. + +As they were playing, they found a dead fish in the ice. The animals were very sad, but the little girl explained that the fish had lived a good life and it was now time for it to rest. They all said a little prayer for the fish and continued to play, happy to have each other's company. From that day on, they all played together and were never alone again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play all day, but her mom said she needed to learn to work too. So, Lily decided to help her mom with the dishes. She entered the kitchen and saw a big pile of dirty dishes waiting for her. + +At first, Lily didn't like the work, but she kept going. She washed and dried the dishes until they were all clean. Her mom was very proud of her and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lily knew that work could make her happy too. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we have to do things we don't like, but if we keep going, we can feel proud of ourselves and make others happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Timmy fell down and hurt his knee. It hurt a lot and he cried. But then, his mommy kissed his knee and it started to heal. Timmy was happy because he felt better. + +Later that day, Timmy's mommy gave him a jar of cookies. Timmy was so excited because he loved cookies! He opened the jar and took a big bite. The cookies were yummy and made him feel better too. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that when he got hurt, his mommy could heal him and make him feel better. And when he felt sad, a jar of cookies could make him excited again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He loved to listen to the radio station with his mom. One day, Timmy asked his mom, "Can we record this song?" + +His mom said, "Yes, let's record it so we can listen to it again later." + +Timmy was so cheerful to hear that. He danced around the room while his mom pressed the record button. After the song was over, Timmy said, "I love this station. Can we listen to it every day?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course, we can listen to it every day if you want." Timmy was so happy and hugged his mom tightly. They both enjoyed listening to the cheerful music on the radio station every day.