diff --git "a/TinyStories_1196.txt" "b/TinyStories_1196.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1196.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +The kids were very happy. They had a great time playing in the mud and enjoyed the rich tasting mud cake. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant boy. His name was Tom and he was three years old. Tom went to school every day and he was always very excited. + +At school, Tom had lots of fun with all his friends. He would sing, dance and play games. He also loved to chew his yummy lunch. Every day he had yummy apples, carrots and some biscuit. + +At the end of the day, all the friends would say goodbye and go home. But Tom was so happy to be at school because it was fun to chew, sing and play games with his friends. + +Tom would tell everyone how much he loved school and they would all say that he was brilliant. And from then on, Tom was always very happy to go to school every day. +The adventurous bear arrived at the picnic spot. He smiled, happy to be there. He saw a big basket full of food and a checkered napkin on the grass. He was excited to explore! + +The bear hopped around, looking for something to do. He found a big stick and it was perfect for poking around the basket. He opened the basket and all kinds of food tumbled out. He grabbed some cheese and placed it on the napkin. + +He munched happily and admired his work. After exploring for a few minutes he was ready for a nap. He carefully placed the napkin and the food back in the basket before settling down for a nap in the sun. + +The bear snored softly, happy that he had arrived to the picnic spot. He felt so adventurous being there. +Once upon a time there was a family who need a house. They wanted to find one that was big and fancy, but they did not have a lot of money. + +One day, a nice lady offered to provide them with a house. She said it wouldn't cost them a lot of money because it was not very expensive. + +The family was very excited. The house was big and had lots of different rooms. They decided to paint the walls different colors, so it looked very nice. + +The family felt very lucky that the lady had provided them with a house. Now they had a nice, cozy place to call home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Hannah. She was three years old and loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Hannah went to the beach to explore. She saw a tiny rock that said "wisdom" on it. She took the rock and put it in her pocket. She was so excited to take the rock home. + +Hannah wondered what would happen when she got home. When she arrived, her mom said to her: "Hannah, when you find something with wisdom written on it, you must be honest and wipe it clean so that you can truly see the wisdom." + +Hannah followed her mom's advice and wiped away all the dirt from the rock. When she did, she was surprised to find that the rock had magical powers! She was so happy and amazed. + +Hannah had learned a valuable lesson that day - be honest, and use wisdom to discover things. She thanked her mom and hugged her tight. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who was very good at behaving. He was always kind and polite to everyone he met. + +One day his parents took him to the lab. He had never been there before, so he was a bit scared. But the lab wasn't scary at all. Everyone there was very friendly and happy! + +The lab had lots of interesting things to do. The boy could play with all sorts of toys, and learn about many different subjects. He even got to explore some animals, which he thought was amazing! + +When it was time to leave, the parents told the boy he had behaved very well. He was so proud of himself, and knew he had been fair to everyone he had met. + +Then it was time to go home, and the boy felt happy in his heart knowing he had done the right thing. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a dog and a cat. The dog had yellow fur, while the cat had the longest, softest fur you ever did see. The two friends liked to play in the garden with each other. + +One day the two friends decided to explore the garden. Suddenly, the cat noticed a shiny yellow object in a tree. He was curious and wanted to get it. So he told the dog to help him climb the tree. The dog did as he was told, and the cat was soon able to reach the object. + +Carefully, the cat brought it down. It was a coin with an ancient history. He was so excited, he wanted to share it with his friend. He asked for the dog to look, but the dog was too scared to touch it. He asked the cat to put it close to him, but he wouldn't. + +The cat got annoyed, so he tried to strike the coin. But he was too clumsy and the coin fell on the ground instead. All of a sudden, they heard a loud crash, and the coin was gone! + +The dog was so sad and the cat was so angry. They looked to the sky and noticed something yellow glistening in the sun - it was the coin! The dog and cat ran over and played with the coin all day. They never forgot the history it held and the fun they had. +Once there was a brave little girl called Lucy. She loved exploring the woods near her home with her dad. One day they went looking for the oldest tree in the woods. After a while they found it, but it was too big to cut down. + +Dad had a great idea, he said he could use his special saw to cut off some of the branches. Lucy was excited to help, so they got to work. The sound of the saw cutting through the branches was loud, but Lucy was brave and didn't worry. + +Once the branches had been cut, Lucy and Dad were able to take some home. They were so happy with the wood, it made their house look even better. Lucy knew she had been brave and did a great job. +Once there was a little boy named Jim. He was three years old, and he was a very happy boy. + +One day, Jim's parents gave him a special gift. It was a bright yellow radio! Jim was so excited that he let out a big "Yay!" His parents welcomed him to his new toy and showed him how to use it. + +Jim loved listening to his radio. All of his favorite songs were playing, and he even found new ones to listen to! Sometimes he and his friends would have "radio parties" and they would all sing and dance together while they listened to the amazing music. + +Jim had so much fun with his radio, and it quickly became his favorite toy. It was a source of joy in his life and it always made him smile. Jim was sure glad his parents welcomed him to such a wonderful gift! +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy. He imagined all kinds of wonderful things. One day, the boy saw some police outside. They were so friendly and peaceful. He waved to them and they waved back. The little boy felt happy and safe. + +He imagined that he was friends with the police. He thought it would be so fun to go on adventures with them. He imagined all kinds of fun things they could do together. + +One day, they went to the park together. It was a beautiful day and the park was so peaceful. The police helped the little boy on the swings. They ran and played together. The little boy and the police were the best of friends. + +At the end of the day, the little boy thanked the police for the fun adventure. He promised to come back and play with them again soon. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He liked to play with clay. Clay was soft and smooth and Jack liked to make shapes with it. + +One day a girl saw Jack playing with clay. She thought it looked fun so she asked to play too. Jack said yes and soon they were having a good time sharing the clay. + +But then the girl started to tease Jack. She said that he was making weird shapes with the clay. Jack felt embarrassed and sad. + +But then Jack had an idea. He took some of the clay and made a beautiful flower. The girl was very impressed. She said sorry for teasing Jack and gave him a big hug. + +Jack and the girl played together with the clay until Jack’s mom called him for dinner. They said goodbye and Jack went happily home with a clay flower in his hand. +Once upon a time, there was a fit pig. The pig loved to go for walks in the park. One day when the pig was walking, a voice called out from behind a nearby bush. The pig could hardly believe its ears! + +The pig went over to the bush and peered inside. To its surprise, there was a little bird. The bird asked the pig if he would like to be friends. The pig was so excited and quickly said yes! + +The pig and the bird talked for hours about all different kinds of things. They even sang songs together. The pig was very happy to have a new friend. + +The pig and the bird became best friends and would always meet in the park every day. They would play games, tell stories and just enjoy each other's company. + +The pig and the bird would always speak with kindness and care. They were a perfect fit! +Once there was a young boy who loved to jog every day. He would put on his bright running shoes and music and head out for a run. + +One day, as he was jogging around the park, he saw a dove flying in the sky. He stopped and watched the dove curiously. It was so peaceful and graceful with its white feathers against the bright blue sky. + +Just then, a modern car drove past and startled the dove and it fluttered away. The young boy resumed his jog, but he could not stop thinking about the dove. + +The next day, he decided to take a different route to try and see the dove again. His parents laughed when they heard his plan, but they were secretly proud of him. + +He jogged around the park and saw the dove again! They were both very happy to see each other. From then on, the boy would always alter his route just to say hello to the dove on his jog. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was only three, but she was proud. Every day she wanted to try something new. So one day, her mommy gave her a piece of broccoli. She had never tried broccoli before, and she was a little scared. But she was also proud. She took a bite and was happy that she managed to eat it. Now she was proud of herself for trying something new. + +The next day, she asked her mommy for more broccoli. She was getting brave. She managed to eat all of the broccoli, and she was so proud of herself. + +Every day she tried something new, and managed to do something that made her proud. She was growing so fast! +Once upon a time there was a snake. He was a funny snake, and he could think. He thought about all kinds of things. One day, he heard about something called spicy food. He decided he wanted to try it. + +So, the snake went to the store and found some spicy food. It was peppers and chips. He bought a handful of each and put them in his bag. + +The snake was excited to try this new spicy food. He climbed a tree, put the food on a leaf and nibbled at it. It was yummy and spicy! He thought it was better than the food he usually ate. + +The snake liked the spicy food so much that he returned to the store. He bought more peppers and chips. He thought he would eat spicy food every day. + +The end! +One day there was a normal farm. On the farm were two horses, three pigs and some chickens. The horses were running around in the field. The pigs were eating in the mud and the chickens were clucking. + +Suddenly, the sky turned dark. The horses stopped running and the pigs stopped eating. The chickens stopped clucking. + +A tornado came quickly. It lifted the chickens up into the air and they started to bite each other! The horses and pigs were scared and ran away. + +But then, just as quickly as it came, the tornado went away and the farm was back to normal. The horses started running around again, the pigs went back to the mud and the chickens stopped biting each other. + +Everything was okay. +Mum and Joe were sitting in the garden on a sunny day. Joe was bored, so he took a stick and started to rub it on the ground. As he rubbed it, he made a crack in the ground. Joe thought it was fun, so he kept rubbing the stick. + +Mum saw what he was doing and told Joe not to keep rubbing the stick. But Joe ignored her and kept going. Soon Mum was so bored, she decided to join in. She took another stick and started to rub it next to Joe. + +They kept rubbing the sticks for a long time. Eventually, a long crack appeared in the ground. Joe's eyes opened wide in surprise, he had never seen a crack so big. Mum smiled and said, "Now that’s better than boring sticks!" They both laughed and continued to rub the sticks. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old. He was very happy and he loved to run. + +One day, Jack was at the grocery store with his mom. He saw something yummy and he asked her, "What is that?" His mom said it was meat. + +Jack asked if he could have a piece, and his mom said yes. She put a piece in a bag and gave it to Jack. + +Jack was so happy! He ran outside, holding the bag of yummy meat. He was eating the meat and was laughing. + +Jack kept running around and around the grocery store, until all the meat was gone. He was so happy, and his tummy was full. The End. +Once upon a time there was a silly aeroplane. He flew around in the sky all day, disturbing the birds and animals as he went. Every day he would fly around in different shapes and patterns, much to the dismay of the creatures below. + +One day, a brave little bird decided to chase the silly aeroplane. He flew around the aeroplane until it was so tired, it had to sit still in the sky. Much to the bird's surprise, the aeroplane began to cry. The bird felt sorry and asked the aeroplane why it was crying. + +The aeroplane told the bird that it felt sad and lonely, as no one was ever playing with it. The bird offered to fly with the aeroplane every day until somebody else noticed it. + +So, from that day onwards, the silly aeroplane and the brave little bird travelled around the sky together. Everywhere they went, people would look up and smile. They could finally see the silly aeroplane and the brave little bird making their mark in the sky! +Once upon a time, there was an empty room. The room was dark and all alone. Then one day, a funny little man came and decided to create something wonderful! He took out a big bag of bricks and he began to build. He created walls, a floor, and a ceiling. The man worked tirelessly and put together lots of little bricks. Soon enough, the room was filled with colors and shapes and lots of fun! The man smiled and said "Now it is not empty anymore!" Everyone in the village celebrated the wonderful creation and all the children came to play. They built castles out of all the bricks and it was a place of joy and laughter. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby mouse. Whenever the mouse wanted something from his mommy, she always had to ignore him! He felt so sad and he wanted her to play with him. + +One day, the mouse was feeling brave and decided to go outside. He hopped around and look for something fun to do. He had so much fun! + +When he came back home, he saw his mommy. This time she was paying attention to him. She looked so happy to see him! + +The mouse was so excited. He hopped around and asked her to play with him. She smiled and said yes. They played so many games all day! + +The mouse went back home, smiling and feeling happy. His mommy finally paid attention to him and it felt so nice. From now on, he knew that he could always count on his mommy and she will never ignore him again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved being outside and it was a fine day for a march. So he decided to take a long walk in the park. + +Tim started walking and he began to feel thirsty. He realized he needed some water. So, he sat down on the grass and looked around. + +The sun was shining and it was a perfect day. All of a sudden, Tim heard something. It was a marching band, playing in the park! + +Tim was so excited, he quickly got up and ran to see the band. He watched as the band marched, playing their instruments and whistling. Tim thought it was the most wonderful sound. He knew he didn't need anything else! + +The band marched away and Tim waved goodbye. He still heard their music in the air and was so happy. He started walking the same way they had gone, with a bounce in his step. + +Tim had had a wonderful day and he knew he didn't need anything else. When he got home, he told his parents all about it. They were so happy that he had had such a fine time. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a busy man. He was always on the go, working hard day and night. One day, he was walking outside when he heard a noise. + +He looked around and saw a little kitten that was stuck in a tree! The man knew he had to rescue it. He quickly climbed the tree and held out his arms. The kitten jumped right into them and he held it close. + +The man carried the kitten home and took good care of it. The kitten was very happy and they became friends. From then on, the man knew he would always be ready to rescue anyone in need. +One time, Mommy and Daddy showed Mary a very special box. Inside the box was a yellow dress. Mary was so excited! Mommy explained that the yellow dress was for a special day called marriage. On that day, Mommy and Daddy would be together forever. + +Mommy and Daddy smiled as they saw Mary’s happy face. They then showed her a ring. Daddy said it was for Mommy. It was made from gold and had a beautiful yellow stone in it. Dad also showed her a ring for himself. It had one single yellow diamond. + +Mary was so excited for Mommy and Daddy’s marriage day! She couldn’t wait to watch them be together forever. She just knew that it was going to be the best day ever! +One day, a navy came to the shore. It was a reliable navy, so everyone was happy. The navy was going to bow in the water. The people waved to the navy. Everyone was excited. + +Then the navy started to bow in the water. It went lower and lower until it was totally underwater. The people cheered and clapped. They were so happy that the reliable navy was bow in the water. + +Suddenly, the navy came back up out of the water again. It was now faster than ever and had new clothes. Everyone was surprised and happy. + +The reliable navy got lots of hugs and was praised by everyone. But then it bowed in the water one last time, and the people waved goodbye. The navy sailed away to a new place and it was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was playing in the park when she saw an ugly alligator. The alligator was long and slimy and it made the girl scared. + +The little girl ran away and hid behind a tree. She started to cry because she was so scared. But then something amazing happened! + +The alligator began to talk. He said "Don't be afraid little one. I won't hurt you. I'm sorry if I scared you." + +The little girl was surprised. She'd never heard an alligator talk before. She told the alligator she was sorry too, and then the alligator asked her to forgive him. + +The little girl was so touched by the alligator's kind words. She decided to forgive him and hugged him tight. + +The little girl was no longer scared of the alligator. In fact, she even started to think he was kind of cute! From that day on, she and the alligator were the best of friends. They would meet up in the park to play every day. + +The little girl had learned an important lesson - to always forgive, no matter how ugly or scary something may seem. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was so excited for the night. She had planned something special. + +The girl showed her parents what she was going to do. She was going to go outside and look for stars. + +Her parents said yes, so she put on her warm clothes and went outside. The night was rough and cold, but the girl didn't care. + +She looked up at the sky and saw so many stars. She had never seen so many! She smiled and started counting them. + +The girl was so happy, she stayed outside all night counting stars. When she finally finished her count, she went back inside and showed her parents how many she had found - one hundred! +The sun shone brightly, making everything feel warm and cheerful. The birds sang as they flew from tree to tree. + +On this particular day, something exciting was happening. Two best friends had a plan. + +Dave, who was very enthusiastic about cars, had found an old car. It needed some work, but Dave knew he and his friend, John, could restore it. + +So, together, the friends got to work. They filled the car with gas and checked that all the little parts were working. + +Finally, their hard work was done. The car was ready and it looked beautiful. With a smile, Dave said it was the best restoration ever. With a cheer, the friends hugged in celebration. + +What an exciting adventure they had experienced! +Once upon a time there was a hug. The hug was so big that it filled the entire room. Everyone loved the hug and wanted a part of it. + +One day, the hug decided to shrink itself. It got smaller and smaller until it was as tiny as a button. Everyone was sad because they couldn't have any of the hug anymore. + +Then a silly little girl had an idea. She grabbed the tiny hug and put it in her pocket. Everywhere she went she would carry the hug with her. Whenever she felt sad or lonely, she would take out the hug and give herself a big squeeze. + +The hug became famous because of the silly little girl. Everyone started carrying a tiny hug in their pocket and giving themselves hugs when they needed a bit of love. + +And the hug stayed tiny forevermore, so that it could always fit in anyone's pocket! +Once upon a time there was a great island. It was a really big place with lots of nice trees, big rocks and a sandy beach. One day, a brave little boy wanted to reach the island. He started swimming and paddling in the water. He kept swimming and paddling until he finally saw the island in the distance. He kept swimming until he made it to the shore. He had reached his goal! When he got to the island, he was so excited and happy. He ran up and down the beach, exploring all the rocks and trees. The boy had a great time playing on the great island. He made lots of new friends and had an enjoyable day. The boy was so proud of himself for reaching the island. He had an amazing journey and made lots of memories for many years to come. +Tina wanted to go to the temple. It was a big, tall building that was very special. + +Her mum took her to the temple. It was very dirty, but Tina was excited. + +Mum said it was time to perform. Tina was a bit confused but she tried to do what mum said. + +First Tina had to stand on her toes and spread her arms out wide. Then she had to jump up and down three times. + +Finally, mum said she had performed very well! Tina was very proud and happy. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. One day, Lucy was playing with some of her toys when another girl called Emily came over. Emily saw that Lucy had a very pretty doll and asked if she could have it. Lucy wasn't sure what to do, so she decided to share it with Emily. + +The two girls had lots of fun playing with the doll together. They looked after the doll, changed it's outfit and brushed its hair. They even tried to give it different styles. + +Emily thought that Lucy was very kind to share her special doll with her, so she suggested that they could have a turn to play with it. Lucy agreed, but Emily was a bit rude. She said that she wanted to play with it more than Lucy did. + +Lucy didn't like this and she felt very sad. Emily was not showing the right style by being so rude and disrespectful. Lucy felt sad and then she decided she wanted to keep the doll for herself. She thanked Emily for playing with her and told her that it was time for Emily to go home. Emily felt bad for making Lucy sad and apologised for her rude behaviour. + +Since then, Lucy has always been careful about who she shares her special toys with. She remembers the lesson of sharing her toys with care and not to be too rude about it. And that is why Lucy only likes to share her toys with people who show the right style! +John saw a mug on the table. He was very excited and wanted to pick it up. He reached for the mug but his mom shouted "No!" + +John became fearful and stopped. His mom repeated "No John, you can't have the mug!" + +John started to cry and his mom said "Don't worry, I will give you something else to play with." + +She gave him a rubber ball. John quickly forgot about the mug and started playing with the ball. He threw it in the air and watched it bounce back to him. He smiled and repeated this over and over again, until he was tired and fell asleep. +Bobbie was a curious girl who was always wandering around. She was very flexible and often walked in strange places. One day Bobbie was wandering around the park when she spotted a rail. She thought it looked fun and wanted to explore it. + +Bobbie jumped onto the rail and started carefully walking along it. She found it was full of interesting shapes and curves. She moved along it carefully and tried different ways to walk. She climbed, jumped and spun around it. + +Bobbie loved the rail and enjoyed wandering around on it. She played on it for a long time until she heard her mom calling her to come home. Bobbie reluctantly climbed off the rail, but knew she would come back to explore it again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane wanted to make something special, so she went looking for clay. She searched high and low, under rocks and sticks, until she found some. It was the perfect fit for what she wanted to make. + +Jane took the clay and started to hide it in her pocket. She wanted to keep it safe so no one would find it. She kept walking, until she saw her house. She ran to the front door, but it was closed. Jane had to hide the clay faster, so she looked around and found a crack in the wall. She put the clay inside and patted it until it was fit and snug. The clay stayed safe in the wall and the little girl was happy. + +The End. +Tommy was a kangaroo. He was very frustrated because he couldn't walk like the other animals. All he could do was crawl. His friends, the cats, could gallop and his friend the bunny could hop. But Tommy could only crawl. + +One day Tommy decided he was not going to be frustrated anymore. He was going to learn how to walk. He grabbed his feet and started to practice. He tried and tried, but he was still crawling. + +He was so tired of crawling, he started to cry. Suddenly, a voice called out to him. He looked up and saw an old kangaroo. “Don’t you worry,†said the old kangaroo, “take a break, then try again.†+ +So Tommy stopped, breathed deeply and tried again. This time, no matter how hard he tried, he still couldn't walk. Frustrated, he sat down and sighed. Then he got an idea. He started to hop. He hopped again, and then again and soon he was walking! + +Tommy was so happy he started to dance. He thanked the old kangaroo and said goodbye. From that day on he never crawled again. He jumped and hopped with joy. +Once upon a time there was a black rainbow. The rainbow was very sad because its colors had been replaced by black. + +One day a little girl saw the rainbow. The girl asked the rainbow why it was so sad. The rainbow told the girl that its colors had been replaced by black. + +The girl thought of an idea. She told the rainbow to close its eyes and she would replace the black colors with colors from her crayons. + +The rainbow closed its eyes and the girl started to draw. She drew purple, pink, yellow, green and orange colors to replace the black colors. + +Once she was done, the rainbow opened its eyes. Its colors were back and it was very happy. The little girl gave the rainbow a big hug and the rainbow showed her a special rainbow colors glitter. +The little girl thanked the rainbow and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a pot. The pot was so happy, it wanted to dance. But the pot was lonely, no one wanted to dance with it. One day, a selfish bird saw the pot dancing by itself. The bird thought it was funny and decided to join the pot. Together they twirled and twirled around the garden. The other birds were so jealous. They didn’t want the pot and the selfish bird together. So, they flew down from the sky and started to dance with the pot. But their dancing wasn’t as good as the pot and the selfish bird's. They were so jealous that they flew away. The pot and the selfish bird danced together until the sun went down. They had so much fun that day. +The boy was playing in the sand on the beach. He was building a castle and a slide. He looked around and wondered what else he could do. Suddenly, he saw some surfers. He had never seen them before and wondered what they were doing. He watched as they rode the waves on their boards. He thought it looked like so much fun. + +The surfers were going up and down the waves. They shouted out loud when they caught a big one. The boy wanted to join them! He wanted to try surfing. But he didn't know how. He asked one of the surfers why they were so loud. The surfer said it was because they were having fun. The boy smiled and waved goodbye. He ran back to the beach to keep playing and he kept on wondering. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She lived in a pretty house and had lots of friends in the garden. Summer was her favourite time of year, because she could play outside all day. + +One day, when summer was just starting, she went outside. She saw a shiny thing in the sky. All of a sudden, the shiny thing began to fly. The little girl was so dizzy with excitement! She watched it fly up, up, up in the sky. + +The little girl wanted to fly too. She ran around the garden, and flapped her arms like the shiny thing was doing. But her arms wouldn't stay up in the sky, so she got dizzy and had to stop. + +But the little girl did not give up. She kept trying to fly all summer, until one day she finally did it! She flapped her arms, ran around the garden and suddenly, she was flying! She flew higher and higher, until the little girl's laughter filled the sky. + +The little girl was so happy to fly. She flew all the way around the garden. When summer ended, she had to put away her wings and go back to the ground. But she will always remember the summer that she learned how to fly. +Once upon a time there was a bull. The bull was very different from all the other animals. It had big horns and looked very scary. It would make noises that scared the other animals. + +One day, a little girl saw the bull and she got scared. She ran away but the bull followed her. Everywhere she went, the bull followed her. She was so scared she couldn't move. + +The girl's mom saw what was happening. She ran over and shouted at the bull. The bull got so scared that it ran away and the little girl was safe. + +The girl was very happy. She had been so scared of the bull but now she was okay. From then on, the little girl never ever got scared of the bull. She learned that it was okay to be different. +Once upon a time there was a little rabbit. He was sad and so he started to weep. He was so embarrassed because he was the only one crying. + +He didn't want anyone to see him like this. He hopped away, looking for a hiding place. + +He found a secret spot behind a tree and snuggled down there. He let out all the sadness from his long ears until he was done. + +He felt better after he stopped weeping. He could still feel a little embarrassed but now he felt strong too. + +He hopped away and lived happily ever after. +It was a very sunny day. The sun was shining in the blue sky. + +The family was going to the city. They were all so excited. They looked out the window and saw the big city, filled with people and tall buildings. + +They arrived at the city and everyone said, "Welcome!" + +They took a walk around the city. They saw a park with flowers and a playground. They wanted to explore further. + +As they kept walking, they noticed something strange. It was a big, hairy creature! + +Everyone was a bit scared, but the creature welcomed them with a big smile. It was a friendly monster! + +They had a great time exploring the city and talking to the friendly monster. They said goodbye and the family was so happy to have a new friend. +One day, a group of tiny creatures were in the attic. They were all so small and bright. They were happy to be there and were running around in all directions. The room was filled with so much light, just like the sun. + +Suddenly, one of the creatures saw something! It was a box with a bright yellow ribbon around it. The creature opened the box, and out came hundreds of little balls. The other creatures were so excited. They wanted to play! + +They started to scatter the balls all around the attic. Everywhere the balls bounced and rolled, the creatures tossed them in the air and even rolled on the floor with them. After a while, they had created a beautiful, bright rainbow of colours. Everyone was so happy and the attic was filled with laughter. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful saw. It was so big and strong that it could send logs flying! + +One day, the saw wanted to take a break, so it sent itself off to explore the world. It went deep into the woods and saw lots of wonderful things. + +The saw made lots of new friends and even some animal friends, too. The saw travelled through the forest and enjoyed the sights. + +One day the saw saw a giant tree. It was so tall and solid that the saw knew it needed to use all its power if it wanted to cut it down. + +The saw made one big, strong cut, and the tree fell. The saw was so proud of itself and all the friends it had made. + +The saw headed home, ready to tell its other saw friends all about its journey. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jane. She was a very gentle girl who liked to help people. + +One day, Jane was in the kitchen and saw her mom polishing some shoes. She asked why her mom was doing it, and her mom said that she was making the shoes look nice and shiny. Jane loved making things look nice and shiny too! + +She asked her mom if she could polish something and her mom said yes. Jane found a broccoli in the kitchen. She took it to the sink and started to polish it. She used gentle strokes and made the broccoli very shiny! + +The next day Jane was very proud that she had polished the broccoli. She gave it to her mom who said it was very pretty. Jane smiled and hugged her mom. She was happy that she had been able to make something so nice and shiny. +One day, Tom was feeling brave and decided to march across the field. He put one foot in front of the other, holding his hands up high. As he marched, he noticed a daisy poking its way through the grass. He paused for a moment to look at it. It was a happy little flower, with its soft yellow petals and dependable green stem. + +Tom continued marching, taking careful steps until he was closer to the daisy. He carefully plucked it from the ground, and smiled as he saw its beauty up close. He tucked it behind his ear and kept marching. + +Tom was feeling so happy and confident as he marched. He took deeper and bigger steps, knowing that he was getting closer to the end of the field. As he arrived at the edge, he was beaming with joy. He had marched all the way across the field with a daisy in his hand and he was proud! +Mama was cooking in the kitchen. She was making rice. It was a smelly smell. Papa came in and took a big whiff. He said, "That smells amazing!" + +Mama smiled as she stirred the pot of rice. Suddenly, she felt something tugging at her skirt. She looked down and saw her three-year-old daughter, pulling at her skirt. + +Mama said, "What do you want, sweetheart?" The little girl pointed to the pot of rice. She said, "Me want rice, Mama." + +Mama smiled and said, "Of course, you can have some!" She scooped some of the steaming, smelly rice into a bowl for her daughter. The little girl smiled, thrilled to have something tasty to eat. + +Mama watched as her daughter happily pulled the spoon towards her mouth, zealous to eat the smelly rice. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl who loved to count. She counted stars, flowers, and sticks. One day, she decided to count something special - things in the attic! + +She went up to the smelly attic, and started to investigate. She counted boxes, pillows, and books. She counted cobwebs and dust bunnies too. She counted hats, dresses and bags. + +When the girl had finished counting, she smiled. She was happy to discover that there were many things to count in the attic. Suddenly, it didn't feel so smelly anymore, it felt like a special place. + +And ever since that day, the small girl still loved to count things - and the attic was her favorite place to do it. +Once upon a time there was a shy bird. He was so shy that he never sang like the other birds. The bird felt very sad. + +One day, there was a man with a hammer. He was looking for something to do with the hammer. Then he saw the shy bird. + +The man had an idea. He said to the bird, "You can make music with this hammer. Why don't you come and try?" + +The bird was so happy and he went to the man with the hammer. He started to tap the hammer on the ground and make a nice sound. After a few minutes of tapping, the bird started to sing a beautiful song. + +All the other birds listened to the shy bird's song. They clapped and cheered. The bird was so happy and he sang all day long. +Once there was a twin brother and sister. They lived in a perfect house. + +One day they went to the park to play. They had so much fun! + +Then, suddenly, a big dog came running through the park. The twins panicked and started to run. They ran as fast as they could, but the dog was catching up. + +The twins ran into their house and the door shut quickly behind them. The big dog was barking and scratching at the door, trying to get in. But the door was strong and he couldn't get in. + +The twins were happy and relieved that nothing bad had happened. And from that day onwards, they made sure to always shut their door before going to the park, so they wouldn't panic ever again. +Once upon a time there was a nice man. He was happy and he was always polite. Every day he got up early to prepare for the day. + +One day he had a very busy day. He was busy getting ready to go outside. He had to put on his coat. He took it off the peg and he pushed his arms through the sleeves. + +When he was ready he looked at himself in the mirror and smiled. He knew he was well prepared. He opened the door and stepped outside. He was polite to all the people he met and they said hello back. + +The day was warm and the sun was shining. He enjoyed the sunny day while wearing his warm coat. He was prepared and he was polite. + +The end. +Paula was a daddy. She had a daughter who she loved very much. Every day, she and her daughter would build together. They built forts and castles. One day, Paula and her daughter were out building a new fort. They were so busy that they didn't notice how dirty they were getting. Soon, they were covered in filth! Paula was very worried and rushed her daughter home. She gave her a warm bath and got her clothes all clean. After that, Paula hugged her daughter tightly and said, "My lovely daughter, I am so happy that we are both safe and clean now!" +One day, a little girl was playing in the garden. All of a sudden, she heard something in the sky. She looked up and saw a beautiful angel! The angel had shimmering wings that sparkled in the sunlight. The girl was so excited! + +As the angel flew closer, the girl realised that the angel was speaking to her. It said, "I'm so sorry but I must leave. It's almost spring!". Suddenly, the angel flew away with a bright flash of light. + +The little girl felt very sad. She wanted the angel to stay but then she realised she could visit the angel again soon. When spring comes, the angel will come back and visit her. + +The little girl ran inside and hugged her mom. She said, "Mom, I saw an angel and it said it was sorry it had to go - but it will come back with the spring!". Her mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful! I'm sure it will come back when the snow melts and the flowers bloom." + +The little girl was happy. She knew the beautiful angel would be back soon and make her garden even more magical. +One day, there was a little boy. He was very excited. He went to the park and saw a crane. The crane was tall and white. It was eating some food. The little boy was very curious. He wanted to taste the food too. + +He bravely stepped up to the crane and asked, "Can I have a taste?" The crane happily nodded and flew away to find more food. The boy tasted the food and smiled. It was delicious! + +He wanted more, so he went back to the same spot every day. The crane saw him each time and let him try some more food. The little boy became good friends with the crane and they spent many days playing and eating together. + +It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a very nice green frog. The frog wanted to find a nice big pond he could call his home. But as he was hopping along he came to a big sink. It was filled with water and he was so excited to jump in. + +But then a big spider appeared and warned the frog to stay away. He had noticed there was no way for the frog to get out of the sink. The frog was so scared he jumped backwards away from the sink. + +The spider was very compassionate and decided to help the frog. He found a nice stick and put it in the sink. That way the frog could use the stick to hop out of the water if he ever got stuck. + +The frog thanked the spider and was ever so grateful. He took his time hopping around until he found a pond that was safe and he could call home. + +The moral of the story is to always pay attention to warnings, even ones that may seem silly. The spider’s compassionate action saved the frog from a sticky situation! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was a very happy girl, who loved to sing. Every morning she would open her window and sing a lovely song. + +One day, Sue was walking down the street when she saw something very strange. It was a big zigzag line with all sorts of colors. Sue was so excited and she decided to follow the zigzag. + +The zigzag led Sue to a meadow full of wildflowers. Sue had never seen anything so lovely. She took a deep breath of the fresh air and started to sing. + +The flowers seemed to listen to Sue's singing. When she was done, Sue clapped her hands and the zigzag line disappeared. Sue was so amazed and she couldn't wait to tell her friends about the lovely meadow. +Once upon a time there was a mom and her child. They liked to go for walks on nice days, when the weather was warm. But one day the weather was bad, it was raining so hard. The mom said, “Let’s stay home, so we don’t get spoiled by the weather.†+ +They stayed inside where it was nice and dry. But then the child spotted something special. It was something sneaky and hidden. The child said excitedly, “Look Mom, it’s something special! Let’s find it!†+ +The mom thought, “It must be a surprise.†So they searched and searched until they found it. It was a special toy, a car that the child could play with. The mom said, “I wanted to spoil you today. So this is a special treat.†+ +The child was so happy. They played with the car all day, even when the weather was bad outside. And whenever the mom wanted to spoil the child, they would go find something special, hidden away. +Once upon a time there was a wise TV. It was very special because it had been carefully designed. Every day it would think of something new and fun to show the people. It would show them stories, music and even cartoons. + +One day the wise old TV saw something very special. It saw a little 3 year old playing on the floor. The TV smiled, it knew what to do. It designed a new show just for the 3 year old. + +The show had special games, funny stories and even songs. The 3 year old loved it so much. They laughed, clapped and sang along for hours. + +The TV was so happy to make the 3 year old smile. From then on it continued to create new shows for young children everywhere. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Molly. She was very curious and loved to explore. + +One day, Molly was in her backyard, when she saw something sticking out of the ground. She went over to try and dig it up, and found a notebook! Molly was very excited about the discovery, and sat down in the grass. + +She opened up the notebook and looked at all of the pages. It was full of fun stories, drawings and other things. Molly was so happy, she wanted to keep it forever. + +So, she decided to bury the notebook in the ground, so it would stay fit and be safe. She grabbed a shovel and started to dig. After she was done, Molly covered the notebook with dirt and put some rocks on top. + +Molly smiled, happy that the notebook was buried and safe. She couldn't wait to come back and explore it again! +Once upon a time, there was a big white swing. It was big enough for lots of friends to swing together. One day the swing brought in a new friend—a veterinarian! The veterinarian was so excited to be there, and everyone wanted to help him. + +They pushed him on the swing and it started to sway back and forth. The veterinarian was so happy he was laughing as he went up in the air! Everyone laughed too, it was so much fun. + +Suddenly, the veterinarian noticed something on the ground. It was a little white bunny! He stopped the swing and slowly put the bunny in his pocket. He said he was going to take care of it and make sure it was okay. + +Everyone thanked the veterinarian for being so kind and watching out for the little bunny. Then, they said goodbye and swinged in the big white swing all day long. +Ann took a walk in the park one day. As she walked, she saw a big, glass window. She wanted to take a closer look at it. So she walked up to the window and knocked on it. She wanted to see what was inside. + +But when Ann looked inside the window, she saw an angry man. He shouted at her and waved his arms. Ann was scared, so she ran away. + +Ann ran as fast as she could until she was back at the park. She was happy to be away from the angry man. + +Ann was feeling better, so she decided to take another walk - this time, away from the window. As she walked, she gathered some flowers and sang a song. The walk was much better and Ann forgot all about the angry man. +Once upon a time, there was a lively cable. One day, it decided to test itself. It stretched out its long body and squeezed through tiny cracks and crevices. It tested itself by going around and around, up and over and down and back. When it was finished, it had stretched itself as far as it could go. + +It was pleased with its test! The cable felt strong and happy. People nearby saw how far it had gone and they were impressed. They said the lively cable was the strongest they had ever seen. The cable felt proud and made sure to stay lively. + +The End! +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved colors and lying down in the sun. Every day, the boy took a nap in the noon time. It was his favorite time of day! + +The boy loved to lie out on his colorful blanket, with the bright blue sky overhead. He would make all kinds of shapes with his colorful toys, like circles and squares and triangles. Sometimes he would make shapes like stars and hearts. + +The boy closed his eyes and let the sun warm him. He felt so happy and sleepy and the colors of the blanket made him smile. He would imagine that all the colors were dancing around him and making a rainbow of colors. + +Before long, he was sound asleep. When he woke up, he never wanted to leave his colorful blanket. He would lie in the sun until the sun began to set, and then he would pick up his toys and go inside. + +Lying in the sun was the boy's favorite thing to do. He loved to be surrounded by the colorful blanket and bask in the warmth of the noon time sun. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bill and Kate. Bill and Kate loved spending time together playing games, but sometimes they didn't always agree. One day they decided they needed their own space. + +So Bill and Kate went to the park. The park was nice and calm and they found a cosy spot under a shady tree. They stood back to back and agreed to count to three. Then they took turns spinning around. When Kate stopped spinning, Bill was gone! + +Kate was so surprised that she almost cried. But then she remembered what Bill had said. He had said, "We can trust each other, so this is our own special space." So Kate stayed calm, waited under the tree and sure enough, soon enough Bill came back. + +They had a big hug and laughed and started playing again. They knew that when they needed their own space, they could trust each other to find it. +In the sky, there was a very big and amazing house. It had so many windows that sparkled in the sunshine. Everyone wanted to go up and explore the amazing house. One day, a brave 3 year old child decided it was time to visit the house. They packed a bag with snacks and some new clothes and set off on their journey. + +When they arrived at the house, the child was amazed at how big and beautiful it was. They waited outside the door until it opened and they could take a look inside. As the door opened, it revealed a grand entrance filled with all kinds of treasures. Again, the child was amazed. They could see everything inside the house and had never seen anything so grand and beautiful. + +They decided to explore the house. The child walked from room to room and discovered so many secret and wonderful treasures. Everywhere they looked they found something new and amazing. Eventually, the child made it to the very highest room, where they found the most amazing treasure of them all. After exploring the house, the child left with a head full of new and exciting memories. +Once upon a time there was a powerful princess. She liked to trade things with her friends. One day, one of her friends disagreed with her about something. The princess was very angry and didn't know what to do. She tried to stay calm and take a deep breath. + +The princess thought about it and decided that she would find a way to make her friend agree with her. She gathered all of her courage and tried to explain her idea to her friend. The princess was very persuasive and even though her friend didn't really understand it, he agreed with her anyway. + +The princess was so happy that her friend agreed with her and they both smiled. The princess smiled even brighter when her friend offered to trade something with her. It was a sweet trade and the princess was delighted. + +The princess and her friend remained good friends and they always agreed on things. They were very powerful together! +Once upon a time there was a mom and dad. Every day, the dad would read stories to the little one before bed. One day, the dad said, "Let's read about marriage!" + +The little one was excited. They read about how two people can love each other forever. They learn that marriage is sometimes difficult, but it can be very special too. + +Finally, they finish the story and the little one gives the dad a big hug. He is so happy that he and his dad can read stories together. It makes them feel close and they make special memories. +Once there was an angel. She wanted to hurry to help the world. She flew over the oceans and mountains. She got to the city and saw that people were serious. There was no fun or laughter. + +The angel saw that the people needed her help. She quickly spread her wings and took off again. She flew over the buildings and passed colorful rainbows. She quickly gathered pink and purple sparkles from the sky. + +The angel made it back to the city and sprinkled the sparkles over the people. They opened their eyes and smiled. Their faces filled with joy! The people laughed and danced in the streets. The angel had brought them happiness. + +The angel was filled with joy. She had helped make the world merry! She knew she had to hurry back to her sky home soon. She smiled and said goodbye to the people. She hurried away and flew back to the sky where she belonged. +Once upon a time there was a bear. The bear was black and really really big. He was hungry so he started to look for a snack. He saw a big red ball and it made him smile, so he rolled the ball through the forest. + +As the bear was rolling the big red ball, he spotted a bag of snacks on the ground. He stopped, picked up the bag and opened it. Inside was a big pile of black snacks. He was so excited! The bear took out the black snacks and started eating them. + +After he ate all the snacks, the bear started to feel sleepy. So he rolled the red ball back into his cave and curled up to take a nap. And that was the end of the bear's adventures for today. +Once upon a time there was steel man. He lived in a world that was as tall as he was. Steel man was very big and he liked to stand up. + +One day he saw something funny. It was a butterfly! It was yellow and it flew around and around. Steel man was so happy that he wanted to be friends with the butterfly. + +So he said, "Hey little butterfly! Let's be friends!" Then he stood up and waited for the butterfly to respond. + +The butterfly flew close to him and said, "Yes, lets be friends!" Steel man was so excited, he gave the funny butterfly a big hug. + +From that day on, Steel man and the funny butterfly were the best of friends. They had lots of fun standing together and playing in the world that was as tall as they were. +Once there was a dog. His name was Spot. He liked to jog in the park. On this day, Spot saw a twig on the ground. He was going to pick it up to chew. But he had to go slow, because the twig was so tiny! He walked and then jogged slowly until he reached the twig. Spot picked it up with his mouth. Spot chewed and chewed and chewed the twig until it was gone. Now Spot was ready to go back home. He jogged slowly back home and went inside to take a nap. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Tom and Krista. They liked to play together and have fun. + +One day, Tom and Krista got into a fight. It was about a toy that they both wanted. Tom was feeling very selfish and wanted the toy for himself. + +They argued and argued, until finally Tom said he wanted to weigh the toy to decide who should get it. They both agreed that this was the best idea. + +Tom got a set of scales and put the toy in one side. They both looked at the scales to see who was right. The toy was heavier on Tom's side and so he claimed it. + +Krista was not happy and they got into another fight. Eventually they decided to be friends again, but try to stay away from being so selfish. They both learned a lesson that day, to always share and think of each other. +Once upon a time, there was a nice cat. The cat loved to hang around the house. Every day, the cat hung out in the yard and watched the people passing by. The cat hung around the tree and watched the birds flying in the sky. + +One day, the nice cat decided to hang out near the family's door. As the door opened, the cat jumped inside. Everyone was so happy to see the nice cat. The cat hung around the family while they played games. + +The cat hung out with the family all afternoon. The cat was so happy that she kept purring. Everyone was so happy to have the cat around. + +The nice cat stayed with the family for many more days. The cat always hung around the family and made them smile. +Once upon a time there were two best friends. Their names were Sandy and Sarah. They wanted to build something. So, they went to look for supplies in the shops. + +In the shop they found a famous row of supplies. It had everything they needed. So, they picked out the things they wanted. + +They took the supplies back to their house and started building. They made a big castle. They were very proud of it. + +When the castle was finished, Sandy and Sarah invited all of their friends to have a party. Everyone had a great time and became even better friends. + +Sandy and Sarah had a lot of fun that day and they thought it was the most famous day of their lives. +Once upon a time there was a restless cat who loved to explore. One day, he set off through the woods, looking for adventure. + +The cat trotted through the trees as the sun set in the sky and came upon a large pond. He could hear the sound of frogs croaking in the distance and saw that the pond was full of lily pads. + +The cat was so excited and he wanted to leave his mark. He searched around the pond until he found a big lump of soft, muddy clay. He used his paws to push the clay around the pond until he had made a big print. + +He was so proud of his work that he ran all the way home to tell his family. From then on, the pond had a special place in the cat's heart. He would come back every day to look at the print he had set. +Once, there was a little girl named Lucy who dreamed of flying. Every night she whispered her dream to the stars, wishing that one day she could soar above the clouds. But she was too afraid to even try. + +One day, Lucy went on an adventure. She watched an airplane fly by, impossibly high and fast above the clouds. She sighed sadly and whispered to the sky: "I want to fly too." + +Just then, something amazing happened. A tiny feather floated down to Lucy, as if whispering back, "You can fly too!" She felt brave and excited, and she spread her arms wide open. + +Before she knew it, Lucy was soaring in the air! She was so happy that she wanted to shout, but she was also a little bit embarrassed. So she just whispered happy words to the sky. + +At night, Lucy smiled as she looked up at the stars. She still dreamed of flying, but now she knew she could make it come true. +One day, Jack was walking in the park. He saw a big bubble in the sky. He ran to catch it. He chased it for a long way, but he couldn't catch it! He felt so foolish. + +Suddenly, the bubble stopped in front of a big tree. Jack ran to it, but he couldn't reach it. He looked up and saw the bubble was sitting on a branch. He tried to climb the tree, but he couldn't reach it. + +But then he had an idea! He looked around and saw a stick on the ground. He picked up the stick and tried to poked the bubble. The bubble popped and made a loud noise. Jack laughed and ran to the other side of the park. + +He saw different bubbles in the sky. He chased them and poked them with the stick. It was so much fun! Jack laughed and chased the bubbles until it was time to go home. He had a great day! +Once upon a time there was a thin man who liked to take walks. Every day, he'd get up early and take a long walk outside in the fresh air. On one such morning, a little bird was chirping on a nearby branch when the man said "hello" to it. The bird was so happy to be greeted that it followed the man on his walk! + +When the man got home, he said "thank you" to the bird for joining him. The bird flew away, but the man knew that it was smiling. He waved goodbye and continued on with his day. From then on, he always said thank you for the little things in life – like the walks he enjoyed so much. + +He was happy that the bird had been a cheerful companion and reminded him to be thankful. He was sure that they'd meet again someday, and he was looking forward to it. +Once there was a girl called Jessie. She was 3 years old. + +Every day she helped her mum with the laundry. She loved to take the clothes out of the washing machine and put them in the basket. + +One day when she was taking out the laundry, something strange happened. The red shirt had changed! It was green! She was so surprised and shouted to her mum. + +Her mum came and saw the shirt. She wasn't mad. She just smiled and said that sometimes clothes change in the washing machine. + +The next day Jessie put the same shirt in the machine again, but this time it stayed red. Jessie was happy that the original colour had come back. + +She enjoyed doing laundry with her mum every day. +Once there was a small boy. He was very excited one day because it was the Fourth of July. Everyone was gathering in the backyard, and the boy wanted to know what was going on. + +His mom and dad said, "We will set some fireworks in the sky!" + +The little boy could barely contain his excitement. He had never seen a firework before. His mom and dad set the fireworks up in the sky. + +The little boy was mesmerized by the colors and sparkles. He saw big fireworks and also some small ones. The small fireworks made the little boy laugh, and it made him feel so happy. + +The fireworks lit up the night sky. When it was over, the boy felt very happy. He would never forget the special night of fireworks. +Once upon a time there lived a family of bears. They lived near a big mountain and the papa bear and the mama bear wanted to make sure that the baby bears were very healthy. Every morning, the mama and papa bears prepared some healthy food for their baby bears. The baby bears happily ate the food and played in the sunshine. + +One day, the mama and papa bears decided to take the baby bears to explore the mountain. The mama and papa were very particular about preparing the right things for their babies. They prepared a picnic lunch, covered the baby bears with warm blankets, and even made sure to bring some water and toys. + +The family of bears set off to the mountain and explored together. The baby bears were so excited to climb the mountain and see what was on the other side. When they reached the top of the mountain, the baby bears were so amazed. They saw the birds flying, the trees blowing in the wind, and the endless ocean beyond the mountain. + +When it was time to go home, the baby bears hugged their mama and papa and thanked them for preparing such a wonderful adventure. The family of bears then went home, happy and healthy. +Jack had lots of blocks. Every day he would take some out and play with them. His mom wanted him to eat healthy food, so Jack's dad cut up some pieces of fruit into small blocks. Jack was excited to try them. He ate the blocks and was very happy. It was even more fun than playing with his regular blocks! From then on, Jack's dad would always cut up fruit so he could have healthy food to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a family who lived in a house. They were very happy living together in the same house, with their own big kitchen. + +But one day they heard some sad news, and they were not so happy anymore. Daddy asked everyone to help, and so they all went to the kitchen. + +Mummy started to share some food, putting it into nice plates. They all started to help and share, and soon there was enough food to give away. + +The family were very grateful for the things that they could share with the people who were in need. They all hugged each other, happy that they could help someone else. + +At the end of the day, the family were tired but also very grateful, knowing that they had done something nice. +One day, Tom was hurrying to school. He picked up his bag and was so proud that he was almost grown up enough to go. When he opened the door, he heard a bell ringing and knew it was time for school. He raced down the street as fast as he could, and soon he was at the school. He waved goodbye to his mom and hurried in. Tom was so proud because he was at school on time. He smiled and hugged his teacher as he went to sit at his desk. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jake. Jake was three years old and had lots of questions. His mom and dad tried their best to explain things to him. + +One day, Jake asked his mom why the sky was blue and his mom explained that the sun makes the sky blue. Jake was very excited and told his dad all about it. Jake's dad was so proud that he had something to give Jake as a present. + +He gave Jake a big box and told him it was a present. Jake opened the box and to his surprise, it was filled with different kinds of toys! Jake was so happy and he thanked his dad. + +But then, his dad explained that not all gifts were good gifts. He said that sometimes bad presents can ruin a day if you don’t like them. Jake nodded in agreement and thanked his dad for the explanation. + +Then Jake and his dad spent the rest of the day together playing with all his great new toys from the special present! +Once upon a time there was a pretty girl. She liked to shake things to see how they moved. One day, she found a magazine lying around. She picked it up and started to shake it. But it didn't move the way she had wanted. She kept shaking it, but nothing happened. + +Then the girl had an idea. She took the magazine and shook it harder. To her surprise, she saw all the pages move around. It made the prettiest noise. She laughed out loud as she shook and shook the magazine. + +She kept shaking until the magazine was completely quiet. Then she picked it up and looked at it. It was much more fun than she expected. She smiled and shook it again, happy to know she could have fun with her magazine. +Once there was a little girl. She loved to skip and jump around. Everywhere she went she felt happy. + +One day, she wanted to find something to skip with. She looked around and saw some pepper lying in the grass. It was so colorful! She picked it up and started to skip with the pepper. + +The pepper made her skip faster. Everywhere she skipped the pepper followed. The little girl was so happy! But then the pepper started to feel a bit dull. She looked closer and saw that the pepper was losing its color. + +So, the little girl put the pepper back in the grass. She decided to go find something else to skip with. There was no more dull pepper, just happy skipping! +Once upon a time there was a slow round creature who loved to bathe. Every day it would go to the lake and spend two hours playing in the warm water. It splashed and glided, feeling the water on its skin. The creature loved to spin around and play. + +When it was tired it would relax and float in the lake, letting its body rest. After it was finished it would jump out and roll in the sand. It felt so good that it did this every day. + +It would then take a last look at the lake and say goodbye, before running off home to rest. The creature was very happy and would always come back for another bathe the next day. +The boy had a huge surprise. He went outside and look around. Everything seemed bigger and better. In the corner of his eye, he saw something huge. He couldn't believe it. He ran closer and saw it was a huge elephant! The boy was so excited. He looked at the elephant with his big eyes. The elephant had long, soft ears and a trunk. The boy wanted to ride on the elephant. He held out his tiny hand and fed it some apples. The elephant seemed to really like them. The boy was happy and excited. He looked around and saw that the elephant had brought a bunch of friends with it. There were other huge animals and the boy was so lucky to have seen them all. He waved goodbye to the animals and went back home with a huge smile on his face. +Molly and her mommy went to the store. Mommy said that she wanted to buy some food. They went inside and looked around. There were lots of big shelves filled with lots of food. Molly saw brightly colored fruit and smooth, cream-colored cheese. + +Molly's mommy put some of the items into a basket and went to the checkout line. It was very slow. Molly watched as other people bought their groceries. After what seemed like a long time, it was Molly's turn. Her mommy paid for the groceries and then they went home. + +When they opened the bag of groceries at home, Molly and her mommy laughed and smiled. Everything smelled so good and Molly was very happy. Shopping at the store was fun! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who wanted to go to the park. He had been asking to go for a long time and his mommy finally said yes. So the little boy was very excited and he got ready as quickly as he could. + +When he got to the park, he was surprised to see a guard. The guard was wearing a big, shiny hat and a long, blue coat. The guard was very friendly and he said hello. + +The little boy ran off to have some fun. He ran around and played tag with some other kids. He slid down the slide and enjoyed a picnic lunch with his mommy. + +When it was time to leave, the guard said goodbye and even waved. The little boy thought that was very nice and he waved back too. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very hungry. She asked her mommy for a snack. Her mother smiled and said "Okay, what do you want?" +The little girl shrugged. She didn't know what she wanted. +Her mother said, "How about a nice apple?" +The little girl smiled. That sounded just fine. +She took the apple and happily ate her snack. The apple was sweet and juicy and it made her tummy feel better. +The little girl was happy, so she hugged her mother before she ran off to play. + +The End! +Once there was a boy named George. He was three years old and he liked to play in his backyard. One day, George was playing in his backyard when he heard a noise. He ran to the other side of the yard and he saw that a tomato had fallen from a tree. + +George was very excited to see the tomato. He quickly picked it up and went to show his mom. His mom said it was a little too ripe and spoiled, which meant it was not fresh enough to eat. So George took the tomato out of the house and threw it back into the yard. + +George was happy he had something fun to do in his backyard. He continued to look around and soon he heard a noise again. This time it was a big, juicy tomato! It was perfect! + +George picked the tomato up and ran to show his mom. His mom said it was absolutely perfect and they both shared it. From then on, whenever George heard a noise in the backyard he always hoped it was a tomato! +Once upon a time there was a kind family who had a nice home. All was well until one day there was a big flood. The flood was very high and came into the family’s home. They were scared and wondered how they were going to get out. + +Just then, a big boat came floating by. The kind family was so excited that they got into the boat together. The family was safe and sound. + +But there was a problem – the family was very hungry. They hadn’t eaten for days. Suddenly, the boat came to a stop. The family looked around and saw a big basket floating in the water. + +When they opened the basket, they found lots of delicious food inside! They were so happy that they started to eat right away. They ate until they were full and satisfied. + +The family was so thankful that they found food during their time of need. They never forgot the kindness they received during the flood. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy monster. He liked to boss people around. He was so bossy that every one was scared of him. +One day, the monster wanted to replace something old for something new. He wanted to replace his old chair for a new chair. +He went to the store and asked for a new chair. But the shop keeper said no! So the monster was mad and tried to scare the shopkeeper. But it didn't work. +The shopkeeper said something very clever, "If you want a new chair you have to replace it with something nice". +The monster thought really hard and finally he came up with an idea. He would replace the old chair with a nice smile! +The shopkeeper was very happy and he gave the monster the new chair. +Everybody was happy and the bossy monster was a bit less bossy. From then on, he always remembered to replace something old with something nice and everyone lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little boy who lived in the country. He loved playing outside in his garden. One day he wanted to go explore. He imagined playing in the mud. So he put on his boots and trousers and went off to find a big, muddy puddle. + +When he got there he saw that the mud was very thick and deep. He wanted to make a big muddy mess. So he jumped in the puddle and threw some mud around. It was so much fun! + +He played until it started to get dark, and then he remembered his parents had warned him about the mud. They had said it was very expensive to buy clean clothes! + +So he put on his muddy clothes and ran home. He said sorry to his parents for the muddy mess, and his mom washed the clothes with special expensive soap. But it was worth it because the little boy had a lot of fun playing in the mud. +John had a problem. He wanted to fly but he couldn't. He felt sad until he had a great idea. He started to think and soon he found a way to solve it. + +John clapped his hands and smiled. He was going to build a flying machine! John put all his toys together, but it didn't work. Then he saw a big box near him and he knew it was the answer. + +John took the box outside and opened it. Inside there were feathers and pieces of wood. He took the feathers and wrapped them around the pieces of wood, and soon he had a set of wings. He put them on his back and smiled. + +John ran around, feeling the wind against his wings. He was so cheerful. His machine was flying! John was able to fly all around the yard and the sky. The air was cool and the sun was warm. He was the happiest child in the world. + +John had solved his problem, he could fly! He felt so proud of himself and he kept smiling for a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a young oyster who lived in the sea. He was always wet because the sea was cold and it made him shiver with its waves. One day, the oyster heard a strange sound and he realized it was shrinking. + +As it got smaller and smaller, the oyster raced to find a way out of the shrinking sea. He felt so scared and he had to move fast. + +Finally, the oyster saw a bright spark in the water and he swam towards it. He opened his eyes and the light was gone. He was now safe, but he was much smaller than before. + +The shrinking sea was now far away and the oyster looked around his new, tiny world. But, he soon realized that it was a better place. He was no longer wet and he was safe. + +The oyster was happy and he thanked the light for helping him. From then on, he stayed in his new, dry world and he never looked back. +Charlie was excited. He was getting a haircut today! He had never had a haircut before and he couldn't wait. + +He got into the big chair and the hairdresser asked him, "Do you want your hair a bit shorter?" Charlie nodded. + +The hairdresser picked up a pair of scissors and started to snip. It was very boring. Charlie wanted to play but he just had to sit there and be patient. + +When the haircut was finished, the hairdresser had made Charlie's hair is short and neat. He looked in the mirror and smiled. He liked the way he looked. + +Charlie thanked the hairdresser and hopped down from the chair. He was glad he had got a haircut. +Once there was a little girl named Anna. Anna loved to explore her backyard. One day she walked back and saw something unique. It was a big square in the middle of the yard. Anna was so excited to explore it. + +She bent down to get a closer look and noticed a lot of little creatures living there. She cautiously called out to them, "Welcome!" They all scurried around, but then one of them stopped and waved back at Anna. + +Anna was so surprised and happy. She waved back and said, "Welcome to my backyard! Do you want to explore with me?" All the little creatures agreed and they all explored the big square together. + +As they explored they were all amazed by how unique the square was. They ran around and played. Anna was really happy that she could share her backyard with her new friends. + +The next day, Anna welcomed the little creatures back, and they all went on a new adventure together in the unique square. +Once upon a time, in an ancient room, there was a little girl. She came into the room feeling scared and made her body tremble. She was in a new place and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise from the corner. It made her tremble even more! She wasn't sure what it was, but it sounded like it was coming from the old chest in the corner. + +The little girl was very brave, and she took a few steps toward it. As she opened the chest, a little mouse ran out and made her body tremble again. She was so scared, but she was just as excited! + +The little girl watched the mouse run around the room, and suddenly heard something else. It was a singing noise, coming from the old chest. She opened it again and found a little bird inside! + +The little girl and the little bird made friends right away. Every day, they would play in the ancient room and the little girl stopped feeling scared. She loves living in the old room! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Janey. She was taking her parents out for dinner, and she was excited to pick a restaurant. They went to their favorite restaurant and sat down at a table. + +Janey was the first one to look at the menu. She pointed at the picture of delicious ice cream and asked her mom to order it. Mom said, "No, Janey, let's get something else". Janey kept pointing at the ice cream! + +Janey and her parents looked around the restaurant. Everything was so crazy! The music was loud, there were bright lights and people were laughing and talking. Janey was the only one pointing at the menu. + +Finally, all three of them picked their meal. Janey was so happy that her mom went ahead and ordered her favorite ice cream. It was a sweet ending to a special night out with Janey's family. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a daddy. The mommy and daddy had a house, and in the house was an attic. The mommy and daddy had a baby, who liked to get spoiled. Every day, the mommy and daddy would go to the attic and get something special for the baby. + +One day the mommy and daddy went to the attic to get something extra special for the baby. They came back with an old toy car. The baby was so happy with the toy car that it wanted to play with it all the time. + +But sometimes the mommy and daddy got too busy, so they would forget to play with the baby and the toy car. When this would happen, the baby and the toy car would get spoiled. + +So, the mommy and daddy learned a lesson. Now, whenever the mommy and daddy need a break, they make sure to spend some time playing with the baby and the toy car, so they don't get spoiled. The end. +Once upon a time there were two plants. The first plant was small and happy. It liked to dance in the sun and it grew bigger every day. + +The second plant was also happy and it wanted to be like the first plant. One day it noticed some big prints on the ground. These were the same prints as the first plant made. It was so excited that it started to try them out and soon it grew bigger too. + +The two plants were now best friends and together they enjoyed the sunshine and danced with each other. They were so dizzy from spinning that they almost fell over. + +One day the plants noticed that their prints had faded. So, the two plants decided to hug each other to help the prints grow bigger again. And that's what they did until the prints were back to their original size! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She wanted to learn lots of new words, so she asked her mom for a dictionary. Her mom found the biggest and best dictionary around, and brought it home for Lucy. + +Lucy was so excited! She opened the dictionary, and started to flip through the pages. But the words were going so fast, she couldn't keep up! She tried her best to read the words, but they were hard. Lucy started to feel frustrated. + +But then Lucy had an idea. She decided to take the dictionary outside and find a quiet spot in the sun. She sat down, opened the dictionary and waited. Slowly, the words started to move more slowly. + +Lucy smiled. She was happy because now she could read the words at her own speed. She was no longer frustrated! She read one word after the other until she knew them all by heart. + +The end. +There was once a boy. He was wearing a uniform. His uniform was very thick. He wanted to pass the thick uniform on to his friend. He happily gave the uniform to his friend. + +The friend was very happy. He hugged the boy, thanked him, and put on the uniform. He liked the colour of it very much. He was very proud to be wearing the uniform. + +The boy and his friend decided to go outside. The uniform was nice and warm, and good for playing in too. They ran around, had fun, and passed the ball back and forth. + +They were having so much fun playing together. They could play for hours and never get tired. It was the best day ever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very humble and she was three years old. She wanted to do something special, so she decided to print something. + +She asked her mom for paper and markers. Her mom gave her the materials and she started to print. She made lots of prints of different shapes and colors. The prints were all unique! + +After she was done, the little girl was so proud. She hung up her prints in her bedroom and all her family admired them. Every year, the girl looks back at her prints and remembers how hard she worked that day. It reminds her to stay humble. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Joy. She was three years old, and she loved to pray every day. + +One morning, Joy asked her mom what she was going to do that day. Her mom smiled and said she was going to little church to listen to a lecture. + +Joy was so excited and asked if she could come too. Her mom said yes and put on Joy's thick sweater and shoes. + +When they got to church Joy stared in awe as she looked around. She watched as all the grownups bowed their heads and prayed. Joy smiled, she knew that's what they do at church. + +She sat there and listened to the lecture and remembered to pray just like the grownups. + +When the lecture was over the grownups began to talk and laugh. Joy smiled, happy that she came to church with her mom. +There was a little girl called Sally. She wanted to get an ice cream from the store. She asked her mum if she could go and get some, but her mum said no. Sally felt frustrated and started to yell. + +Her mum said in a firm order: "Stop yelling! The answer is still no!" Sally felt very guilty and did not yell anymore. Instead she started to cry. + +Her mum went to the store and bought her an ice cream anyway. When Sally saw her mum back with the ice cream, she smiled and yelled with delight. She was so excited to eat it and did not feel guilty anymore. +Once there was a lovely girl who liked to brush and polish her hair every day. She had a special bottle of shampoo that she liked to use and it smelled really nice. Whenever her mom and dad saw her brushing her long locks, they said she looked like a princess. + +One day, the girl had an idea. She got out lots of different colours of nail polish, and some of her favourite glitter. She opened the shampoo bottle and poured a little bit into her hand. Carefully, she mixed it all together until it was a thick paste. + +The girl spread the mixture all over her hair. She combed it through and watched as the colours and sparkles twinkled in the sunlight. When she was done, it looked shiny and lovely. + +Her mom and dad were so proud of her handiwork! They hugged her and told her she looked like a beautiful mermaid. The girl loved how her hair looked, and she gave her special bottle of shampoo a big hug. From that day onwards, she always liked to make sure her hair was polished and beautiful. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very independent, even though she was only three. But her mama loved to spoil her. + +One day, Lucy was feeling particularly brave. She shouted, "Today I am going to do something all by myself!" + +"Oh no," said her mama. "That's too dangerous. You might get hurt." + +But Lucy was determined, so her mama gave her a big hug and said, "Well, if you want to try, make sure you stay where I can see you." + +So Lucy skipped outside by herself. She was so excited, she was ready to take on anything. She decided to climb up a big tree. She grabbed onto the lowest branch with her hands and started to pull herself up. + +But then she slipped and plopped back down on the ground. She couldn't reach the branch, no matter how hard she tried. Then she heard her mama's voice from behind her. + +Lucy was surprised to see her mama standing there, smiling. "I can help you," said her mama, bending down gently. Then she bent down and put her hand on Lucy's shoulder. This time, Lucy was able to pull herself up and grab the branch with her hands. + +Lucy was very proud of herself. She had been so independent, but it was nice to have her mama's help every now and then +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. Lucy liked to swing. She lived on a farm with lots of animals. + +Lucy had two kittens who were so sweet. Every day, she would take them down to the garden and swing on the swing. Her kittens would watch from the grass. + +One day, Lucy spotted something juicy and red in the garden. It was a big, round tomato. She thought it looked funny and so she decided to pick it and take it to her mum. + +Mum laughed when she saw the funny tomato. She said, “Well, I’ll make us some lovely tomato soup.†+ +So after they had the soup, they all went outside to swing. Lucy, her kittens and her mum had a lot of fun. They laughed and swung until they were tired. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy had an amazing laser. It was so bright! Everywhere she went she showed it off. + +Everyday Daisy would go outside with her laser and explore. She loved to find things in the grass and trees - it was loads of fun! + +When it was time to go home Daisy was always very tired. She loved to rest in her bed before she started exploring again the next day. + +One day, something unexpected happened. When Daisy was pointing her laser, she saw something moving in the grass! It was an amazing creature with wings. + +Daisy was so excited. She rested in the grass, watching the creature fly away. It was the most amazing thing Daisy had ever seen! She smiled as she watched it go. +Once upon a time there was a tired little girl. She was playing with her toys when she noticed her favourite teddy bear had a hole. Feeling sad, she searched all over for something to fix it, until finally she found some glue. + +She couldn't wait to stick the bear back together, but when she opened the lid the glue smelled really nasty. She made a face and sighed loudly. The smell was so disgusting! + +Still, she didn't give up. She grabbed a paintbrush and carefully spread the glue around the edges of the bear's hole. When she was finished, she gave the bear a big hug and sighed with relief. Her bear was fixed! + +The little girl danced around with joy and showed everyone her repaired bear. They all smiled with pleasure and the little girl sighed again, this time with happiness! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl. Her name was Jane. Jane loved books, and one day she was very excited because a new page had arrived in the mail. + +She opened it with eagerness and inside she found a colourful picture. Jane smiled and screamed with joy. She couldn't wait to show her new page to her mommy. + +But when her mommy saw it, she started to scream too. She looked very anxious. Jane didn't understand why, but she was a little scared too. + +When her mommy calmed down, she explained that she was worried for Jane. In the picture there was a big bad bear. Jane's mommy was relieved to learn that it wasn't real, but that it was only a picture. + +Jane was relieved too and she hugged her mommy. She decided to keep her new page safe in a special place. From then on, Jane was very careful when she opened a new page. +Once there was a brave boy named Peter. Peter loved to play with his spear. He threw and twirled it around, trying to make it go as high as possible. + +One day, Peter wanted to challenge himself and make it even more difficult. So he sharpened the tip of his spear, making it sharp and shiny. + +But when he threw the spear, it went up too high and the tip got stuck in a tree! Peter thought he would never get the spear from the tree. + +But Peter was brave and it was worth a try. So he grabbed a ladder, climbed up, and got his spear. Peter was so proud when he brought it back down and could finally play with it again. +Once there was a dark brick house. Inside the house was a family with a 3 year old named Jeremy. One day, Jeremy's parents said that he needed to accept a new friend in the family. Jeremy was confused and scared. + +The next day, the family went to the dark brick house. Jeremy was amazed to see a little puppy sitting at the door. The puppy was very cute and it had a dark brown fur. Jeremy's parents said he had to accept the puppy as a part of the family. + +Jeremy was hesitant at first, but soon he accepted the puppy. Jeremy and the puppy spent time playing around the dark brick house. They shared snacks, chased each other in the garden and took naps together. Jeremy was very happy and accepted the puppy as part of his family. +Once upon a time, there was a strong girl who had a big waist. She loved to share her toys with other kids and always looked for creative ways to do it. + +One day, she had an idea to share her toys with everyone. She gathered all of her toys and put them into a big box. Then, she carried her box to the playground. + +The strong girl shared her toys with all of the kids who were playing at the playground. Everyone was excited to get a toy. + +After the strong girl shared her toys, she felt so excited and happy! She liked to share her toys with other kids, and it made her feel very special. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Ben. Ben's mom was so thoughtful that she bought Ben a new freezer for his birthday. Ben was so excited, he loved his new freezer! Each day Ben would open the freezer and test what was inside. + +One day all the food inside was gone! Ben was very sad and he asked his mom about it. She told him that she had been testing how cold the freezer stayed. Ben couldn't believe that his mom was so thoughtful. The freezer was perfect! + +Ben was so happy he continued testing what would go in the freezer. He put all sorts of things in it, even his toy cars! + +Every day, Ben and his mom tested the freezer and filled it with delicious foods. They had so much fun doing it together. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a cat who was very confused. He was walking around and didn't know where to go. Then he saw a can of oil in front of him. He was excited so he picked it up and threw it against the wall! The can broke open and the oil spread everywhere. He was so surprised, he didn't know what to do. But then he saw a mouse and he chased after it. He was so happy and ran around the house chasing the mouse for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Anna. She was three years old. + +Anna liked to look up at the night sky and think. She was always curious about the stars and the moon. She wanted to know what was up there. + +One night, she looked up and saw something different - a big round shape. She was worried. She thought it might be a danger to the earth. + +Anna ran up to her daddy and said: "Daddy, look there is something round in the sky". Daddy was also worried - what could it be? + +Daddy suggested that they go outside together to take a closer look. So they did, and when they looked up, they saw it was just the sun. Anna was relieved and smiled at her daddy. +Once there was a kitten named Mia. She was a very happy kitten who enjoyed playing and chasing the birds in the garden. But one day her life changed. Little Mia started to suffer. + +She became very sad and refused to eat her dinner. Her mummy and daddy noticed and started to worry. They did everything they could to help Mia feel better, but nothing seemed to help. + +Then one day Mia's daddy had an idea. He decided to find her a friend. Very soon a new kitten arrived and her name was Daisy. Daisy was funny and playful and Mia soon started to smile again. + +Mia and Daisy had lots of fun together. They liked to play hide and seek and run around the garden. With Daisy by her side, Mia's life was happy and full of joy again. +Once there was a bird who loved to fly. He would fly high up into the sky. The sky was so big and blue, but sometimes it was pink. He loved when it was pink. He would soar and twirl, it was so much fun. + +Sometimes the bird would bring friends along to fly with him. They would all chase each other up and down the sky. They would even hide from each other. It was like a game. + +One day the sky was a bright pink. He had never seen such a pink sky before. They all stopped and just gazed at it. It was so beautiful. The bird was sad when it was time to fly back home, but he knew he would be back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jo. Jo went outside to gather stones. She carefully looked around and found very pretty stones. Some were big and some were small. With both hands, she began to gather them up. + +The stones were smooth and round. Jo wanted to make something special with them. She spent the morning gathering all the stones she could find. + +At the end of the gathering, Jo found the perfect stone. She was so happy and carefully carried it back home. At home, she made something special with the stones. She made a necklace and was so proud of her work. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a weak penguin. The penguin lived on a big, blue icy mountain. He was very lonely as no other animal wanted to call the cold mountain home. + +One day something special happened. A red butterfly flew onto the mountain and brought a smile to the penguin's face. Suddenly, the weak penguin felt strong with a new friend by his side. + +The red butterfly and the weak penguin started playing together. They ran down the icy slopes and giggled as they chased each other around. + +One day, the red butterfly had to fly away and the penguin was sad again. But the penguin remembered all of the fun they had and he smiled. + +The weak penguin was no longer alone. He was happy and knew that his friend would come back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy called Jack. He wanted to explore the night sky, so one night he stepped outside. Despite the warm breeze, Jack began to shiver as he looked up at the moon. It was so big and so bright! Jack was embarrassed because he had never seen a moon so big before. + +But then something special happened. As he gazed at the moon, he saw a shooting star pass by. He wished to fly up to the moon, just like the shooting star had. + +Suddenly, the moon began to get bigger and bigger. Jack got so excited! He was no longer embarrassed, he was happy! The moon had given him a special gift. + +Jack knew he was brave, even when he was scared. And the moon had given him a chance to see it up close. He thanked the moon before he went back inside. Jack would never forget the special night he saw the moon so close. +Once upon a time, there was a troubled gear. It had gone through a lot of work and didn't work well anymore. All it wanted was to get away and be free. Then one day, a big hand picked it up and held it in place. There was a special force coming from the hand which made the gear feel happy. Suddenly, the big hand started to move and the gear was released! + +It was free! It had never been so happy before. It rolled away, happy and free. The gear went far and wide, over hills and valleys, even through the ocean. Everywhere it went, it saw new things and felt ever-increasing joy. Over time, the gear stopped being so troubled and became even stronger. + +It had released itself from all of its worries, and was able to find a new and better home. From that day on, the gear was happy and content, never feeling troubled again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. She was very brave and loved to go on adventures. One day, Lily decided to go for a walk in the woods. She zoomed between the trees, running and laughing as she went. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud sound coming from above. She looked up and saw a dark cloud in the sky. Thunder was rolling across the sky and Lily felt scared. She was worried that the thunder was going to be dangerous. + +Lily remembered what her mom had said, that she should get back inside if it started to thunder. She was brave and so she decided to carry on with her adventure. Lily zoomed through the trees until she found a safe spot. She stayed there and watched the thunder and the lightning until it went away. + +Eventually the thunder stopped and the sky became clear again. Lily felt happy, her adventure was over and she had been brave. She zoomed back home, ready for her next adventure. +Once upon a time there was a friendly lime. He liked to repeat what everyone else said. Everyone thought it was funny, so they started to say things just to hear the lime repeat them. + +One day, the lime's friends asked him to come and play a game. The lime was so excited and he said "I'll be there!" He repeated it back. + +So the lime's friends waited for him, but he didn't show up. They asked each other where he was and all they heard was the lime's voice saying "I'll be there!" They looked around and finally found him right where he said he would be - playing the game with them. + +The lime was so happy and friendly. They all had a lot of fun playing the game and it was even more fun because they got to hear the lime repeat what they said. +One day, Mama and her clever son went out for a jog. Mama ran a little, but was very slow. Her son was a much faster jogger, and kept up with Mama the whole time. Mama saw her son’s speed and was very proud. When they finished, Mama hugged her son and provided him with a delicious ice cream for a special treat. The boy enjoyed his ice cream and told Mama how much fun it was to go jogging with her. Mama smiled and thanked her son for keeping up with her and being so clever. Ever since then, Mama and her son have gone jogging together and it has become their favorite thing to do. +Timmy's mom had a special clock. It was hard and heavy. She wanted to share it with Timmy. So she asked him if he wanted to touch it. Timmy was excited and said yes. + +His mom put the clock in his hands and he felt how weighty and hard it was. Timmy was scared it was too much for him, but his mom said "It's ok, Timmy." + +Then Timmy noticed the clock had numbers on it. He asked what it was for and his mom said it was a special clock that told the time. Timmy was amazed and asked lots of questions about it. + +After a while, his mom said it was time to share the clock with someone else. She asked if Timmy wanted to give it to his best friend. He said yes and they went to find his friend. + +When they arrived, Timmy gave the special clock to his friend. His friend was so happy, and thanked Timmy for the wonderful gift. They both smiled and hugged each other. + +Timmy and his mom shared the special clock and everyone was happy! +Once there was a jet which everyone thought was the best. People liked it so much that it became very popular. + +But the jet was not perfect. Its engine was not running as well as it should. Its pilot wanted to make it better, so he could go on long trips with it. + +Every day the pilot worked to improve the jet. He looked at the engine and fixed its parts. He polished the wings and made them shiny again. + +Then, one day, after all the hard work, he went for a test flight. The jet flew faster than ever. The pilot smiled as he steered it through the sky. + +The jet was now the best in the world. Everyone loved it and it became even more popular. From then on, the jet was the pilot's best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful structure. It was tall and colorful, and it sparkled in the sun. + +One day, a little girl named Sarah came to visit the structure. She was only three years old, but she was enchanted by the beauty of the structure. + +Sarah kept looking at the structure, so much that she came close to it. Suddenly, the structure started to shake. + +"Oh, what's happening?" cried Sarah. She was scared, but the structure made a funny noise that made her laugh. + +Sarah realized that the structure was shaking because of something called an earthquake. Sarah laughed and watched the structure shake, until the earthquake was over. + +Sarah felt very lucky to have seen the beautiful structure shake. She was sure she would never forget the beautiful structure shaking. +Sandy was a little girl who loved her house. She loved exploring all the rooms, from the kitchen to the living room. But, most of all, Sandy loved climbing up the stairs and exploring the upstairs! + +One day, Sandy was playing in the living room when her mom called her. She was so excited, but also a little scared. She climbed up the stairs slowly and quietly. She poked her head around the corner and saw something that she clearly remembered. + +It was a room she hadn't seen before! Everything was so colorful, and there were toys everywhere. Sandy knew it was her special room! She raced to get down the stairs and find her mom and dad so she could show them her room upstairs. Her mom and dad were so happy to see Sandy's excitement and they said, "Welcome to your new room, Sandy!" + +Sandy always remembered her special room upstairs. Every time she climbs the stairs, she remembers her room and it fills her with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little pirate. He was all alone on his pirate ship. One day, he wanted to find some company, so he rowed his boat to the shore and requested a friend. + +He saw a cute little three-year old, and asked her to come on his boat. The little girl was a bit scared at first, but the pirate looked friendly and sleepy. She agreed to come along with him. + +The pirate and the little girl sailed far away to a secret island. They had lots of fun together, playing hide and seek and sailing around the island. + +At night, they put up a tent to sleep in. The pirate read them a story and they fell asleep in each other's arms, feeling safe and happy. + +The next day, they sailed back home with lots of special memories. The little girl thanked the pirate before they said goodbye, and she promised to come on more adventures with him soon. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sally and Timmy. They were outside playing together. + +Sally had a toy car and it was big and red. Timmy wanted to race the car with his own. + +Suddenly, Sally shouted "I'll race you!" She started running and Timmy raced after her. They ran and ran, around and around the garden. + +Soon, it was time to take a break. They both went over to the sandbox and Sally found something special. It was a rubbery toy and it looked real. But it wasn't - it was fake. + +Sally and Timmy laughed. They played with the toy for a bit and then decided to race again. The were both smiling and laughing as they raced away. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and liked to do all sorts of fun things. + +One Tuesday, Jane was playing with her friends outside in the garden. She saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it and keep it as a pet. So she ran after the butterfly, but it flew away. + +Jane was very sad. She asked her mom if she could get a pet to keep instead. Her mom said yes, so they went to the pet store together. + +At the pet store Jane found a cute little puppy. She was so happy and hugged the puppy, spoiling it with lots of hugs and kisses. Jane asked her mom if she could keep the puppy and her mom agreed. + +Jane took her puppy home and released it in the garden, giving it a big hug goodbye. From that day on, Jane loved to play with her new pet every Tuesday! +Once upon a time there was a rabbit who loved to race. Every day he would wait for the sun to go down and the stars to come out. Then he would run and run as fast as he could. + +The other animals liked to watch him race. They would cheer him on and encourage him with their kind words. + +The rabbit liked to race so much that even his friends wanted to join in the fun. They wanted to try and beat him. + +So, every night the animals would gather for the race. But no matter how hard they tried, the rabbit always won. He was so fast! + +But one day the animals decided that it was getting boring to always watch the rabbit win. So they suggested they have a listening race instead. + +They would all close their eyes and try to listen as intently as possible. They would listen for soft noises like the rustling of leaves, or the singing of birds. Whoever found the most sounds in a minute would be declared the listener of the race. + +At first, the animals weren't sure if this was going to be fun. But soon they all found themselves listening very intently and enjoying it. Even the rabbit was having fun! After that night they decided to have a listening race every week. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Julie. She lived in a house with a big backyard. On nice days, Julie would go out to explore and play. + +One day, Julie went out in the backyard and saw something move. She blinked her eyes and saw a furry creature! It was an honest rabbit. Its cute little face and soft, fluffy fur made Julie smile. + +Julie slowly followed the rabbit around the yard. She promised to be very careful so as not to frighten the rabbit. The rabbit hopped around and sniffed to find tasty treats. After some time, he hopped away. + +Julie waved goodbye to the honest rabbit. She was sad to see it go, but was very happy to know she'd made a new friend. She knew she'd be back in the backyard soon, hoping to see the rabbit again. +Max kept a jar of jelly in his room. He loved it very much and never shared it. Whenever he was feeling sad he would open the jar and look inside. It made him feel better. One day, something strange happened. When Max opened the jar, there was a graceful butterfly inside. His eyes lit up and he marveled at the butterfly. It was so pretty. He carefully opened the window and let the butterfly go outside. He watched it with a smile on his face as it flew away. From that day on, whenever Max opened his jar of jelly, he kept the butterfly in his heart. +One day, there was a woman walking in a green field. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. All of a sudden, the woman started to tremble. She was scared and did not know why. She looked around and saw that a big dog was walking towards her. She was scared of the dog because it was very big. + +The woman started walking faster and the dog started running towards her. The woman was so scared that her whole body trembled. She could see that the dog had a green collar and it made her even more scared. She kept walking very quickly until she reached the edge of the field. + +Suddenly, the dog stopped and just sat there looking at the woman. The woman was still trembling but she stayed still and did not move. After a few minutes, the dog got up and walked away. + +The woman was so relieved that the danger had passed. She was still shaking but she was also very happy that she was safe. She took a deep breath and enjoyed the rest of her walk in the green field. +Once upon a time, there was a fragile crab. He lived in the sea and it made him happy. He could swim around, play with his ocean friends and explore the reef. + +One day, he went to explore a new area and he got disturbed. Something had spooked him and he was scared. He swam away as fast as he could, back to the safety of the reef. + +When he got there, he could hear his friends talking. They had seen what had happened - there was a big fish that had disturbed him. He hid behind a rock and stayed there until the fish was gone. + +Finally, it was safe to swim around again. He was very careful not to get disturbed again, so he stayed close to his reef friends and explored nearby. He had learnt his lesson and was happy to be back home safe. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy named John. One day, John wanted to go outside and play. He put on his shoes and coat and asked his mom if he could go. She said, "Yes, but first please go say goodbye to grandpa." + +John ran to grandpa’s room and said, "Bye, grandpa! I'm going outside to play." Grandpa replied, "Have a fine day!" + +John went outside and the sun was shining. It was a very nice day. He skipped down the street and waved hello to his neighbors. He smiled and said, "Hello!" + +John had lots of fun playing on the street. He played games with his friends and raced around the block. When it was time to go inside, he said goodbye and thanked everyone for playing. + +John went home to his mom and said, "Mom, I had such a fine day outside!" His mom smiled and said, "That's great, please take off your shoes and put on your pajamas." + +John said goodbye to the day and went inside to get ready for bed. He said his prayers and closed his eyes. His last thought of the day was, "What a fine day." +Once there was a boy who hated stitches. His mum told him that he had to have one, but he didn't want to. The boy was very persistent and did not listen. + +One day he had to get a stitch in his arm. The boy was very scared, but his mum was there. He did not want her to leave him. The doctor had to move the skin on the boy's arm to put the stitch in. + +The boy was very brave, but he still hated stitches. He had many days of recovery, but eventually he was back to normal. + +The boy was so persistent and he never allowed stitches to stop him from doing anything. No matter how much he hated them, he was always brave. +Once upon a time there was a naughty bear and a little bird. The bear wanted to squeeze the bird but the bird was too fast and flew away to a distant land. + +The naughty bear tried to find the little bird, but it was nowhere to be seen. He looked high and low, but the little bird had vanished. + +The bear cried out in frustration and hopped down the beach. Suddenly he spotted something shiny in the sand. He dug deep and lifted out a magical shell. To his surprise, inside the shell was the naughty little bird. + +The bear grabbed the shell and squeezed it tight. The little bird squirmed and poked out its head. The naughty bear laughed and said, “I knew I would find you!†+ +The little bird flew out of the shell and back to its far away land. The naughty bear waved goodbye and smiled, as he knew they would meet again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lola. She laid down in the grass and saw a big, shiny shoe! She was very excited, but when she went to pick it up, the shoe was really heavy and she couldn't move it. + +Suddenly, a big bunch of ants crawled out of the shoe. Lola started laughing and ran away. She thought the ants were so silly! + +After a while, a wise old man came walking by. The man saw the heavy shoe and asked Lola why she didn't pick it up. She told him about the foolish ants, but the wise old man said, "You should never be afraid of ants my child. You should always be brave and try something new." + +Lola thought about what the wise old man said and she decided to try again. This time she was brave and she picked up the shoe. The ants were no longer there, but inside the shoe, she found a nice surprise! A bunch of delicious candies were waiting just for her. + +Lola smiled and thanked the wise old man for his advice. From then on, she was never afraid to try something new. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl called Lucy, she was three years old. She liked to play with her dolls and liked to explore the world around her. + +One day, Lucy went to the park to play. While she was playing, she noticed some bigger kids playing a game that was full of numbers. Lucy was curious and started to watch them. She soon realized that it was a game of math. All the kids were using numbers and working them out together. + +Lucy thought that the game looked fun, so she decided to try it. She soon figured out how to play, and the older kids helped her understand the rules. Lucy loved the game and was very proud of herself! + +Lucy kept playing and soon realized how fragile the math game was. She took extra careful steps making sure nothing got knocked over, as she didn’t want to mess up the game. + +Lucy got better and better at the game and had a lot of fun playing it with her friends. She was happy to discover something new and was proud of herself for trying something new. +Once there was a little girl called Lily. Everyday she loved to go outside and play. One day, Lily found a shiny rock. She thought it was so pretty and started to polish it. She put her hand on the rock and began to move it around, making sure it was nice and smooth. When she was done, the rock was so shiny she could see her reflection in it. + +Then Lily thought of something special she could do with the rock. She looked around and saw a long, straight line in the grass. She thought to herself, “I can use this line to make the rock look even better!†So Lily took her rock and started to draw a pattern on the line. + +When she was finished, the rock looked so strong and beautiful. Lily was so proud of her work and showed it to everyone. From then on, Lily always loved to polish her rocks, making them shine and look strong. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful aeroplane. The aeroplane flew high in the sky and made a loud noise. People in the park below were embarrassed by the loud noise from the aeroplane. They couldn't understand why the aeroplane was so powerful. + +Then one day, a little girl of three years old saw the aeroplane in the sky. She wasn't embarrassed at all, she thought it was so exciting! She loved watching the aeroplane fly in the sky and liked the loud noise it made. + +The little girl asked her mum why people were embarrassed by the aeroplane. Her mum explained that some people are scared of loud noises, and so some people find them embarrassing. But this little girl wasn't scared of the powerful aeroplane at all! She loved it and was always excited to see it in the sky. + +The end. +Once there was a boy, who was 3-years-old. He was a very happy boy, but he didn't understand a lot. + +One day, he was in the kitchen with his mom. She was showing him a strange food. It was round and yellow. + +The boy asked, "What is it?" + +His mom replied, "It's a peanut. Can you say 'peanut'?" + +The boy said, "Peanut," and smiled. + +His mom gave him the peanut. It was long. He liked it and ate it up. + +The boy looked around the kitchen and said, "I understand this place now!" He knew that it was the place for food. + +The little boy smiled and thanked his mom. He was so happy to understand this new place. +Bob was bald and he felt very embarrassed. He didn’t like having no hair, and he wanted to hide it. So he bought a hook and hung it on the wall. + +He wanted to be able to hang a hat on it so he could cover his head, but the hook wasn’t very big. He often had to take the hat off, and then he felt embarrassed again. + +One day when he was walking outside with his hat on, his friends saw him and started to laugh. Bob was so embarrassed that he asked them if they had a bigger hook. Immediately, they stopped laughing and searched through their pockets. Soon they had given him a really big hook, and he thanked them. + +Bob quickly took his new hook home and hung it on the wall. Now he had a really big hook and he could wear his hat proudly without being embarrassed. +Once there was a boy who loved to go for walks. He always put his shoes on and stepped out of his house. One day he noticed something bright. When he looked closer, he saw that it was a pupil! The pupil was hopping around like a little bunny. + +The boy stepped closer to get a better look. He smiled when he saw how cute the little pupil was. He tried to catch it but the pupil was much too quick. Every time he stepped closer, the pupil hopped away. + +The boy decided to take a different approach. He stepped away and began to sing a silly song. The pupil listened and was so happy that it began to hop and dance around the boy. Then the pupil stepped closer to the boy, and the boy picked it up gently. + +Now the pupil and the boy are best friends. They have fun together every day. The pupil is always bright and happy and the boy can't help but smile. +Bob had a big clear jug. He brought it outside and set it on the grass. He wanted to touch it. He put his hands on the smooth sides of the jug and felt its cold surface. Bob smiled. + +Then he had an idea. He touched the jug and tilted it to one side. The water inside poured out and ran onto the grass. It felt nice and cool on his feet. + +Bob watched the water flow until the jug was empty. He touched it one last time before he put it back on the grass. Then he ran inside to find something else to do. +One day, a young boy wanted to send something special in the mail. He went to the store and used his muscle to carry a box. He wrapped it in pretty paper and wrote a harsh message on the outside. + +The boy put the box in the mail and waited patiently to hear back. A few days later, he got a letter in the mail. He quickly opened the letter and saw a big smiley face. He felt so happy that he danced around the room. + +The letter said to open the box and the boy did. Inside, he found a strong and squishy muscle ball. He started to play with it and tugged it with all of his might. He was so glad to have something special in the mail! +Once upon a time there was a lonely puppy. He liked to sit out on the grass and gaze. He felt so alone and watched things going on in the world around him. + +One day the puppy saw the steam rising from the nearby river. He began to stare at the wispy tendrils of steam curling up into the sky. Suddenly, he noticed something in the steam! He saw a small bird! + +The puppy barked and the bird flew away into the sky. The puppy kept gazing up at the sky, but the bird was gone. He lay down on the grass, feeling sad and lonely. + +But then the bird came back! The puppy was so excited, he jumped up and began to bark at the bird. The bird flew closer and closer to the puppy and they played together in the sky. They flew around and around. + +When the sun started to set, the bird flew away. But this time the puppy was not so lonely. He watched the bird become a tiny little speck in the sky. He lay down on the grass and was happy to have his special friend. +Once upon a time there was a Momma and a Baby. Momma and Baby were in the kitchen cooking dinner. Momma put salt in the pot of food but then something happened. An ant came and disturbed the pot, taking the salt and spilling it on the floor. + +Momma got a bit mad but knew that Baby was very hungry. So, she looked around for something else to put in the food. There was nothing else except some spoiled milk. Momma decided to take a chance and put the spoiled milk in the pot. + +To everyone’s surprise, the dinner came out so delicious! Momma, Baby and even the ant were all so happy with the dinner. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Timmy. Timmy was a very fast runner. He loved running so much that he ran every day! + +One day, Timmy decided to run even faster than before. He ran so fast, his feet started to get tired. But he didn't want to stop! + +Suddenly, his breath began to go very fast and he got very tired. "It's too hard to breathe!" he said. + +Just then, something miraculous happened. Timmy felt a cool air flow into his lungs and he was able to keep running! He realized that the air he was breathing was special. It was oxygen, and it had made him feel better! + +Then he heard a sound - the sound of a ringing bell! Timmy looked around and saw that the bell was ringing from a hospital across the street. He knew that he had been saved by the special oxygen in the hospital. + +Timmy was so grateful, he shouted with joy! From that day on, Timmy never ran so fast that he couldn't breathe! +Molly was very anxious. She was going to get her first shot at the doctor today. She was very nervous. + +Molly's mom smiled down at her and said, "It's going to be okay. You will feel a little pinch, but it won't hurt for long." + +Molly nodded and sat on the table. She looked down at her knee. The nurse came over with a needle in her hand. + +Molly looked scared. "It's okay," the nurse said softly. "This won't hurt much. I will be very gentle." + +Molly felt relieved, but was still anxious. The nurse gave her a shot in her knee. It did pinch a little. + +The nurse smiled and said, "You did a very brave thing today, Molly! I am so proud of you!" + +Molly smiled back and felt a lot better. She had done it and it wasn't as bad as she thought it would be. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn lock. It was so very stubborn that it just wouldn't open. The lock was strong, and it wouldn't move at all. + +One day, a little girl named Ella saw the lock and thought she could open it. She was smart, and she tried all kinds of things, but the lock would just not budge! + +"I can do it," Ella said to the lock. She was determined to open it. She changed her plan. She put her ear to the lock and listened, then she shook it very gently and suddenly she heard a click! + +The lock opened, and Ella was very proud of herself. She had been stubborn too, and she had opened the stubborn lock. +Once upon a time, there was an incredible knight. He had a special shining sword. He used the sword to fight enemies and keep everyone safe. + +One day, he went on a long journey and left his sword behind. As he was walking, he slipped and fell down! He was so sad that he had lost his sword. + +But then, an unexpected surprise happened! Suddenly, his sword came flying through the air and landed right by his feet. It was an incredible sight! + +The knight was so happy. He picked up his sword and continued on his journey. He never forgot to be careful and always managed to keep his sword safe. +One day there was a wild hippo. She sailed on a boat with the wind. It was so much fun! She sailed past some birds and the sun was shining. The hippo was so happy that she sang a silly song. + +The hippo sailed further and further away. She sailed through the day and through the night. Eventually she saw an island. She was so excited to explore! + +The wild hippo found a beach and waded into the water. She had a great time playing in the waves. Then she found a group of other wild hippos. They all said hello and had a great time together. + +The hippo sailed away with her new friends. The sun was setting as they sailed away and they were sad to leave. But they all knew they'd have a great time together again soon! +Once upon a time there was a man who lived in a big house. His ceiling was very high, so the man had to climb up a ladder to get to it. One day, he noticed something very quiet in the corner of the room. It was a small kitten! The man wanted to rescue the kitten, so he carefully climbed up the ladder and carefully brought the kitten down to safety. Everyone was so happy to find the kitten! They all thanked the man for his brave rescue. The house was now filled with joy, and the quiet little kitten fit in perfectly. +One day, a little girl named Penny went to the city with her mommy. Penny was so excited, because she had never been to the city before. When they got there, Penny looked around and saw lots of buildings, shops and lots of people. + +She asked her mommy what they were going to do. Her mommy replied, "We are going to explore, and see all the interesting things the city has to offer". + +Penny smiled and asked, "What's the most interesting thing here?" Her mommy replied, "That's for you to find out!". + +So, Penny and her mommy set of and started exploring. Everywhere Penny looked, there were new and exciting things to see. There were buildings that were tall, shops with different kinds of food, and sculptures in the parks. + +After a long day, Penny and her mommy were both exhausted. On the way home, Penny said to her mommy, "This was such an interesting trip, can we come back soon?" Her mommy replied, "Of course we can. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She wanted to be smart so she began to study. Everyday she worked hard and learned lots of new things. Finally it was time for her to take the big test. + +But when she went to get dressed she noticed something was wrong. Her pants were too heavy. She tugged and pulled but they wouldn't fit. She felt so sad and scared. + +She quickly ran to her mommy. Her mommy knew just what to do. She grabbed a pair of light pants and put them on the girl. She hugged her and said, "Now you can go take your test and be smart." + +The girl gave her mommy a big hug. Then she smiled and said, "Thank you Mommy." She was so happy to be wearing light pants and was ready to study even more! +One day, a little boy was eager to race. He had been dreaming about running as fast as he could for days. When his mom got home from work, he asked her if he could go for a race outside. His mom said yes, so he ran out of the house as fast as his little legs could take him. + +He raced around the yard and around the street. He even tried racing the birds in the sky! But soon he got a little too close to the jail and the guards didn't like it. They chased him away, and he raced back home. + +The little boy was so out of breath, but he was so happy! He had had an awesome race and was still eager to do it again soon. He promised his mom he would stay away from the jail next time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She knew it was almost bedtime but she wanted to play outside so she sat down on the bench in the garden. + +Sarah heard a noise and she saw a bird singing in a tree. She was so excited to see the bird that she started to speak to it. She said 'Hello'. + +But the bird didn't say anything back. Sarah was a bit sad but she decided to wait until the bird said something. + +She waited and waited, but the bird was too tired to speak. Finally, Sarah got tired too so she said goodbye to the bird and went inside to get ready for bed. She knew the bird needed to sleep too. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Margie. She loved to swing high in the trees. Margie wanted to explore the world around her. + +One sunny day, Margie saw a cave in the side of a hill. She thought it looked like a really fun place to explore. Margie crept inside, careful not to disturb any creatures. + +Inside, the cave was very dark and dry. Margie found a rope in one corner of the cave. She imagined it would be fun to swing on it. Margie held onto the rope and used her feet to push off the cave wall. She swung back and forth, laughing happily. + +When she was tired, Margie got off the rope. She was happy that she explored the cave. She made a promise to come back again soon! +Once upon a time there was a large bear. He was very sick and needed medicine. His friends tried to help him by raising money to buy him medicine. They asked all their friends to help and soon they had enough to buy the bear the medicine he needed. The bear took the medicine and soon he felt better. His friends were so happy they could help their friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny. She was always so happy. But one day, she was sad, because she had lost her mitten. Her mitten was a very special one, it was blue and brown and was quite unique. + +Jenny cried for hours until her mom found it. Of course, Jenny was overjoyed and hugged her mom to say thank you. Then, Jenny realized she had been mean to her mom, so before her mom left, she asked her to forgive her. + +Her mom said that she was happy to forgive her, and even if Jenny lost her mitten again, she knew that no matter what happened, her mom would always forgive her. + +The two hugged again, and Jenny was so relieved. No matter what happened, she knew that her mom would forgive her, and that made her so happy. +Bob was living in a big, wide world. He was a happy boy and made lots of friends. One day he saw the world looking very fierce. He didn't know why the world was so angry. He saw everyone else frowning. He had to find out what was wrong. + +He went on a mission to find out the reasons for the world's anger. He asked his friends but they couldn't tell him. He kept asking until he finally got the answer. He soon discovered that the world was angry because all the people were arguing and not being kind. + +Bob was sad. He didn't like to see the world so frowning. He decided he was going to do something to make the world happier. He started performing kind acts every day, like feeding the birds, smiling, and helping friends with their work. + +The world soon started to see the difference. Slowly, people began to smile again. The fierce world had become happy, and Bob was very proud of his work. +Once upon a time there was a good lock. The lock wanted to go on an adventure. So one day it decided to take a trip. The good lock packed its bags and headed off. + +The lock wanted to explore the world. The lock wanted to meet new people and see new sights. So it traveled far and wide. + +The lock had lots of fun exploring. It played in the ocean, climbed mountains, and saw wonderful things. The lock was so happy! + +Finally, the lock returned home. But it didn't stay still for long! It wanted more adventures and so it went back out to explore. + +The lock had many wonderful adventures and will always want more! +One day, a mom and her 3 year old went to a creek. They looked at the water sparkle in the sun. The 3 year old got excited and quickly ran to the bank. He wanted to leave something! + +The child started digging in the sand with a stick until he found something shiny. He took it out and showed it to his mom. She said it was a rock, and he should leave it there for someone else to find. With a smile, the child placed it back in the sand and said goodbye. + +They decided to take a walk along the creek. There were frogs, ducks, and even some fish in the water. The child was happy and successful. He looked around and noticed that everything around had been left by somebody else. + +The happy 3 year old was excited to leave something of his own. He found some pebbles and put them in his pocket. Then he made sure to leave them near the water where someone else could find them. + +The mom and son felt accomplished they headed home. They explored nature, found cool things and left something special of their own. + +With smiles on their faces, they left the successful creek adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a parent who had a baby. The baby was so special and precious that the parent loved it very much. The parent hugged and kissed the baby every day. + +One day, the baby was tired and wanted to take a nap. The parent made a bed for the baby, and it was pink and very cozy. The baby felt comfortable and lay down. It was time to surrender to sleep. + +The parent looked down at the baby and smiled as it started to drift away. The baby felt so safe in the arms of its loving parent. The baby was so happy it wanted to stay like that forever. + +But, soon the baby's eyes were heavy with sleep and it finally surrendered to the dream world. The parent snuggled the baby close, wrapped it tightly and sang a sweet lullaby. Now the baby sleeps peacefully, dreaming of its loving parent. +Once, there was a boy who wanted to ride a bike. His mom gave him a bright blue bike, and taught him how to ride it. Every day, the boy would ride it along the street, his dad always cheering him on. + +One evening, it started to get dark and the boy's dad suggested that he should go home. The boy wanted to keep riding but his dad said it was too dark. So, the boy got off his bike and put his thumb in his mouth. His dad said that was a good sign of being successful. + +The boy put his bike in the garage and went back inside. As he went to bed, his dad said that soon, he would be able to ride around the whole neighbourhood. The boy was so excited and couldn't wait to get back on his bike again. +Once upon a time there was a red pigeon. The pigeon liked to swim in the pond near his home. He swam in circles, swam up and down, and even swam across the pond. + +One day, the red pigeon took a break from swimming and perched himself on a rock in the middle of the pond. He watched the other animals playing in the water and singing in the trees. + +Suddenly, the red pigeon spotted a bright yellow fish swimming nearby. The fish said hello and asked if the pigeon wanted to play. The pigeon smiled and said yes. Together they swam around the pond in circles, under the water, and around the rocks. + +The two friends swam together every day after that. The red pigeon was so happy to have a new friend and the yellow fish was too. As long as the sun was shining and the water was still, they could be found swimming and playing together in the pond. +Once upon a time there was a little kitty called Bella. Bella was so excited because today her Uncle John was coming over to visit her. + +Bella wanted to show her Uncle John around, so she grabbed his hand and they started to hop around the garden. Everything looked so fun, and the sun felt warm on Bella’s fur. + +They hopped through the grass, around the pond and through the trees. Everywhere they went, Uncle John said it was “so wonderful†and “so beautifulâ€. + +Uncle John and Bella had so much fun that they decided to have a picnic. They spread out a blanket, and Bella had a yummy sandwich. Uncle John even brought some milk for Bella to drink, and it was so yummy! + +After the picnic, Uncle John and Bella decided to go home. They said goodbye with big hugs, and Bella waved as her Uncle John went away. Uncle John always made Bella feel so happy and warm inside. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play with toys. One day, they saw a big red car in the shop window. They wanted to buy the car, but they had no money. + +"Let's take the car without paying," said Tim. "No one will see us." + +"That is bad," said Kim. "We will go to jail if we do that. We should ask Mom and Dad first." + +But Tim did not listen to Kim. He grabbed the car and ran out of the shop. Kim followed him, feeling scared. + +Soon, a man in a blue suit saw them. He was a shopkeeper. He was angry. He ran after them and caught them. + +"Stop, you thieves!" he shouted. "You have to pay for the car or I will call the police." + +Tim and Kim cried. They were sorry. They did not want to go to jail. They gave back the car and said they were sorry. + +The shopkeeper was still angry, but he felt sorry for them too. He saw that they were poor and had no toys. + +"I will not call the police, but you have to promise me never to steal again," he said. "Stealing is wrong and hurts people. If you want something, you have to work hard and save money. Here, take this ball. It is a gift from me. But remember, be good and honest." + +Tim and Kim thanked the shopkeeper and hugged him. They learned their lesson. They never stole again. They played with the ball and shared it with their friends. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and sing songs. One day, they find a big box in the park. The box has many things inside: a hat, a scarf, a book, a ball, and a CD. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They want to try the things in the box. Anna puts on the hat and the scarf. She says, "I am a queen. I can sing opera." She sings a loud song. Ben covers his ears. He does not like opera. + +Ben takes the book and the ball. He says, "I am a hero. I can read and play." He reads a story and throws the ball. Anna is bored. She does not like books and balls. + +Anna and Ben start to argue. They do not want to share the things in the box. They say, "This is mine. You cannot have it." They pull and push each other. They are not friends anymore. + +Then, they hear a voice. It is the owner of the box. He is a man with a beard. He says, "Hey, what are you doing with my stuff? That is not yours. That is mine." He is angry. He takes the box and walks away. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They have no things to play with. They have no friend to play with. They are sorry. They say, "We are sorry. We were not nice. We did not share. We want to be friends again." + +They hug and smile. They decide to play something else. They find a swing and a slide. They take turns and help each other. They have fun. They are reliable friends. They like to share. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They had a lot of toys and books to play with. Lily liked to pretend she was a teacher and Ben liked to pretend he was a mailman. He had a big bag full of letters and a tray to sort them. + +"Who wants mail?" Ben asked, holding up a letter. + +"Me, me!" Lily said, raising her hand. "What does it say?" + +Ben looked at the letter. He could not read the words. He felt ashamed. He did not want Lily to know he could not read. + +"It says...it says...you are very smart and pretty," Ben lied, handing her the letter. + +Lily smiled and opened the letter. She could read some of the words. She saw that the letter was not for her. It was for their mom. It was from their grandma. It said she missed them and sent them a gift. + +"Ben, this is not my mail. This is mom's mail. It is from grandma. She sent us a gift. Why did you lie to me?" Lily asked, feeling angry and sad. + +Ben felt more ashamed. He did not want to hurt Lily. He wanted to make her happy. He did not know what to say. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I lied because I can't read. I don't know what the letters say. I wish I could read like you. Please don't be mad at me," Ben said, looking down. + +Lily felt sorry for Ben. She remembered how hard it was to learn to read. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm not mad at you. I love you. You can learn to read. I can help you. We can practice together. Do you want to try?" + +Ben nodded and smiled. He felt better. He loved Lily too. He wanted to learn to read. He said, "Yes, please. Thank you, Lily. You are very smart and pretty. And kind." + +They hugged again and went to find their mom. They gave her the letter and told her about the gift. They asked her if they could open it. She said yes and smiled. She was proud of them. They were good siblings. They helped each other. They learned together. They played together. They were happy. +Lily and Max were on a safari with their mom and dad. They saw many big animals, like lions, elephants, and giraffes. They liked to look at them from the car, but they also wanted to get closer. + +"Can we go out and play with the animals?" Lily asked. + +"No, sweetie, it's not safe. They might hurt you or run away," mom said. + +"But they look so friendly and fun," Max said. + +"Maybe we can find some smaller animals that are not dangerous," dad suggested. "Let's go for a walk and see what we can find." + +Lily and Max agreed. They got out of the car and followed their dad. Mom stayed in the car and watched them. + +They walked for a while and saw some birds, lizards, and bugs. They were colorful and noisy, but not very cuddly. Lily and Max wanted to find something soft and furry. + +They saw a big rock with a hole in it. They wondered what was inside. + +"Maybe there's a rabbit or a mouse in there," Lily said. + +"Let's crawl in and see," Max said. + +They got on their hands and knees and crawled into the hole. It was dark and dusty. They felt something move. + +"Hello, who are you?" a voice said. + +Lily and Max were scared. They crawled back out as fast as they could. They saw a big, striped face staring at them. It was a tiger! + +"Roar!" the tiger said. + +Lily and Max screamed. They ran back to the car. They were very anxious. + +Mom opened the door and hugged them. + +"What happened? Are you okay?" mom asked. + +"We saw a tiger in the hole!" Lily said. + +"It was big and scary!" Max said. + +"Oh, you poor things. You must have crawled into its den. That was very brave, but also very foolish. You should never go near a wild animal's home. They might think you are intruders and attack you," mom said. + +"We're sorry, mom. We didn't know. We just wanted to find a friend," Lily said. + +"Well, you have each other, and you have me and dad. We are your friends, and we love you. And maybe next time, we can find a safer place to play," mom said. + +Lily and Max nodded. They cuddled with mom and dad. They were glad they were safe. They learned a lesson. They still liked the safari, but they decided to stay in the car. +One day, a white bird flew over a big forest. She saw many animals and trees, but she wanted to find something new. She wanted to create something beautiful with her beak and feathers. + +She flew to a high mountain, where she saw a shiny stone. She picked it up with her beak and flew back to the forest. She looked for a good place to make her art. She saw a big tree with a hole in it. She flew inside and started to arrange the stone and some feathers on the wall. + +A brown bear came to the tree. He smelled something different. He climbed up and looked inside the hole. He saw the white bird and her art. He said, "What are you doing, bird? What is this?" + +The white bird said, "This is my art. I create it with a stone and feathers. It is beautiful, don't you think?" + +The brown bear said, "No, I don't think so. It is just a stone and feathers. It is not useful. It is not food. It is not warm. It is not fun. It is nothing." + +The white bird said, "You are wrong, bear. It is not nothing. It is something. It is my expression. It is my joy. It is my wisdom. You don't understand, because you only care about useful things. But there is more to life than that. There is beauty and wonder and meaning. You should try to create something too, and you will see." + +The brown bear said, "Hmph, I don't need to create anything. I have everything I need. I have food and shelter and friends. I have no time for silly things like art. You are wasting your time, bird. You should fly away and find something better to do." + +The white bird said, "I am sorry for you, bear. You are missing out on something wonderful. But I will not fly away. I will stay here and create more art. Maybe one day, you will come back and see it differently. Maybe one day, you will learn to appreciate it. Maybe one day, you will find your own wisdom." + +The white bird continued to create her art, and the brown bear left her alone. He did not understand her, but he did not bother her either. He went back to his usual life, and she went back to hers. They were different, but they were both happy in their own way. +Sam and Lily are friends. They like to play at the gym. The gym has many toys and balls and mats. They can run and jump and roll and have fun. + +One day, a new boy comes to the gym. His name is Max. He has a big nose and a mean face. He looks ugly. He takes the toys and balls from Sam and Lily. He says, "These are mine. Go away. You are silly and small." + +Sam and Lily are sad and angry. They want to play with the toys and balls. They do not like Max. They say, "You are mean and rude. You are not our friend. Give us back our toys and balls." + +Max laughs and says, "No. I am big and strong. You are weak and dumb. You cannot have anything. I am the boss of the gym." + +Sam and Lily do not know what to do. They see other kids at the gym. They are also sad and angry. Max has taken their toys and balls too. Sam and Lily have an idea. They say to the other kids, "Let us unite. Let us work together. Let us get our toys and balls back. Let us show Max that he is not the boss." + +The other kids agree. They say, "Yes. Let us unite. Let us work together. Let us get our toys and balls back. Let us show Max that he is not the boss." + +They make a plan. They wait for Max to put down a toy or a ball. Then they run and grab it and give it to the right kid. They do this again and again. Max gets confused and angry. He cannot keep all the toys and balls. He says, "Hey. Stop that. Give me back my toys and balls." + +But the kids do not stop. They unite and work together. They get all their toys and balls back. They say to Max, "No. These are not yours. These are ours. You cannot take them. You are not the boss of the gym. You are a bully and a thief. You need to say sorry and share." + +Max feels ashamed and scared. He sees that the kids are many and he is one. He sees that the kids are happy and he is not. He says, "I am sorry. I was mean and rude. I do not want to be a bully and a thief. I want to be a friend and share. Can you forgive me?" + +The kids think for a moment. They say, "We can forgive you. But you have to be nice and kind. You have to play fair and share. You have to respect and help. Can you do that?" + +Max nods and says, "I can do that. I want to do that. Can I play with you?" + +The kids smile and say, "Yes. You can play with us. But you have to follow the rules. And you have to say sorry to each kid you hurt." + +Max says sorry to each kid he hurt. He gives them a hug and a smile. He follows the rules. He plays fair and shares. He respects and helps. He has fun. + +Sam and Lily are happy. They have their toys and balls. They have their friends. They have a new friend. They say, "We are glad we united. We are glad we worked together. We are glad we got our toys and balls back. We are glad we showed Max that he is not the boss of the gym. We are glad we made him a friend and not a foe." + +The end. +Lila liked to play the flute. She had a small flute that made high sounds. She learned how to blow into it and make different notes. She liked to play songs for her mom and dad and her cat. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She brought her flute with her. She saw some other kids playing with a ball. She wanted to play with them. She asked her mom if she could go. + +"OK, but be careful and share," her mom said. "And don't lose your flute." + +Lila ran to the kids and said hello. She showed them her flute. They liked it and wanted to try it. Lila let them take turns. She was nice and did not yell or grab. She yield her flute to the other kids. + +But then, a big boy came. He saw the flute and wanted it. He did not ask. He just took it from Lila's hand. He blew into it hard and made a loud noise. He laughed and ran away. + +Lila was sad and angry. She cried and ran to her mom. She told her what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "That was not nice. He should not have done that. Let's go find him and get your flute back." + +They looked for the big boy. They saw him sitting on a bench. He still had the flute. He was bored and did not play with it. He did not see Lila and her mom. + +Lila and her mom walked up to him. Lila said, "That is my flute. You took it from me. Give it back, please." + +The big boy looked at them. He saw Lila's mom. He saw Lila's tears. He felt bad. He said, "I'm sorry. I was mean. Here is your flute. I don't want it." + +He gave the flute back to Lila. Lila took it and smiled. She said, "Thank you. Next time, you can ask and I will share." + +The big boy nodded. He said, "OK. Can I play with you and your friends?" + +Lila said, "Sure. Come on. We have a ball, too." + +They went to the other kids and played together. Lila played her flute and the big boy played the ball. They had fun and were friends. Lila's mom watched and was happy. She was proud of Lila. She was a good girl. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the woods behind their house. One day, they find a big axe in the grass. It is shiny and sharp. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom says. "It is an axe. We can chop wood with it." + +"Let me see, let me see!" Sam says. He tries to grab the axe from Tom, but Tom holds it tight. + +"No, it is mine! I found it first!" Tom says. He swings the axe in the air. + +"Be careful, Tom! You can hurt yourself or me!" Sam says. He backs away from Tom. + +Tom does not listen. He runs to a tree and hits it with the axe. The axe makes a loud noise and a big dent in the tree. Tom laughs and hits the tree again. + +But then, something furry jumps out of the tree. It is a big, brown bear. It is angry and scared. It roars at Tom and Sam. + +"Help, help! A bear!" Tom and Sam scream. They drop the axe and run away. The bear chases them. + +They run back to their house and slam the door. They are safe, but they are very scared. They hug each other and cry. + +"Tom, Sam, what is wrong?" their mom asks. She sees them crying and shaking. + +"We found an axe in the woods, and we tried to chop a tree, and a bear came out and chased us!" Tom and Sam say. + +"An axe? A bear? Oh, my! That is very dangerous! You should never play with axes or go near bears!" their mom says. She hugs them and kisses them. "I am glad you are okay. But you have to promise me to never do that again. Okay?" + +"Okay, mom. We promise. We are sorry," Tom and Sam say. + +They learn their lesson. They never play with axes or go near bears again. They play with other toys and stay away from the woods. They are happy and safe. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and stones. One day, they found something shiny and round in the hole they made. They pulled it out and saw that it was a mug. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said. "It is a mug. Maybe it is magic." + +"Let me see!" Lily said. She took the mug from Tom and looked inside. It was deep and dark. She wondered what was in there. She put her hand in the mug and felt something soft and furry. + +"Ah!" Lily screamed. She dropped the mug and ran away. Tom picked up the mug and saw a mouse inside. The mouse looked scared and confused. + +"Hello, little mouse," Tom said. "How did you get in the mug? Did you dig a tunnel?" + +The mouse squeaked and jumped out of the mug. It ran away to find its home. Tom and Lily watched it go. They felt sorry for the mouse, but they were also happy to discover a new thing. + +They decided to keep the mug and use it for their tea parties. They hoped to find more things in the garden. They liked to discover. +Anna loved to dance. She danced every day in her room, in the garden, and at school. She wanted to be a dancer when she grew up. She had many dresses and shoes for dancing, but her favorite was a pink dress with sparkles and a big bow. It was very expensive, but her mom bought it for her birthday. + +One day, Anna went to a dance class with her friend Lily. Lily did not have a pink dress with sparkles. She had a blue dress with flowers. It was not expensive, but her mom made it for her. Lily liked her dress very much. She said, "Look, Anna, my dress has six flowers. Can you count them?" + +Anna did not look at Lily's dress. She said, "I don't need to count. My dress is better than yours. It has more sparkles and a bigger bow. It is very expensive. Your dress is cheap and ugly." + +Lily felt sad. She said, "That is not nice, Anna. You should not say that. It does not matter how much your dress costs. It matters how you dance and how you treat your friends." + +Anna did not listen. She turned away and danced by herself. She thought she was the best dancer in the class. But she was wrong. The teacher saw her dancing and said, "Anna, you need to work on your steps and your rhythm. You are not following the music. And you need to be kind to your friend Lily. She is a good dancer and a good friend. You should learn from her." + +Anna felt ashamed. She realized she had been rude and mean to Lily. She looked at Lily's dress and saw that it was beautiful and unique. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily. You are right. Your dress is lovely and so are you. Can you forgive me? Can we be friends?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Of course, Anna. I forgive you. We can be friends. And we can dance together. Do you want to count the flowers on my dress?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "Yes, Lily. I want to count the flowers on your dress. And I want to count the sparkles on my dress. And I want to count the ways we can dance and have fun." + +They hugged and counted and danced. They learned that being a dancer is not about having an expensive dress, but about having a good heart and a good friend. +Lily and Ben were playing in the yard. They had a big pile of leaves that they raked with their rakes. They liked to jump in the leaves and make noise. + +"Look, Lily, I can drive the rake like a car!" Ben said. He held the rake by the handle and pretended to steer it. He made sounds like an engine. + +"That's silly, Ben. Rakes are not cars. They are for leaves," Lily said. She rolled her eyes and shook her head. + +"But it's fun, Lily. You can drive too. Here, take my rake," Ben said. He gave his rake to Lily and picked up another one. + +Lily took the rake and tried to drive it like Ben. But it was difficult. The rake was heavy and hard to move. She bumped into the pile of leaves and the rake got stuck. + +"Help, Ben, help! I can't drive the rake. It's too difficult!" Lily cried. + +Ben ran to Lily and helped her pull the rake out of the leaves. He hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Driving rakes is not easy. You can try again later. Or we can play something else. Do you want to make a leaf house?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She liked to make leaf houses with Ben. They were good friends. They put down their rakes and started to build a leaf house together. They had fun in the yard. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to help their mom in the kitchen. One day, mom said they could decorate their own plates for dinner. She gave them some broccoli, cheese, ham, and bread. + +Anna and Ben were happy. They took some broccoli and put it on their plates. They made funny faces with the broccoli. Anna said, "Look, Ben, I made a broccoli nose and eyes." Ben said, "That's silly, Anna. I made a broccoli smile and ears." + +Then they took some cheese and ham and cut them into shapes. They put them on their bread. Anna said, "Look, Ben, I made a cheese star and a ham heart." Ben said, "That's pretty, Anna. I made a cheese moon and a ham flower." + +They were having fun decorating their plates. Mom smiled and said, "You are very creative, Anna and Ben. But don't forget to eat your food, too. It's good for you." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They took a bite of their bread. They liked the cheese and ham. Then they took a bite of their broccoli. They made a face. They did not like the broccoli. They said, "Yuck, mom, the broccoli is deep and bitter." + +Mom laughed and said, "It's not deep, it's green. And it's not bitter, it's healthy. Try dipping it in some sauce. It will taste better." + +Anna and Ben tried dipping their broccoli in some sauce. They tasted it again. They liked it a little bit more. They said, "OK, mom, the broccoli is not so bad. But we like the cheese and ham more." + +Mom said, "That's fine, Anna and Ben. As long as you eat some of everything. You did a great job decorating your plates. You are good helpers." +Lily and Ben are twins who love to swim. They have a big pool in their backyard, where they can splash and play. Sometimes, they pretend to be fish or dolphins, and dive under the water. + +One day, their mom gives them a snack of yogurt and fruit. She tells them to eat it outside, so they don't make a mess in the house. Lily and Ben take their bowls and spoons, and sit on the grass near the pool. + +"Yogurt is yummy," Lily says, taking a big bite. "It is smooth and sweet." + +"I like yogurt too," Ben says, "but I like swimming more. Can we go back to the pool after we finish?" + +"Sure," Lily says, "but we have to wait a little bit. Mom says we can't swim right after we eat, or we will get a tummy ache." + +They eat their snack slowly, and watch the water. It is blue and shiny, and makes a gentle sound. It looks peaceful and inviting. + +"Can we go now?" Ben asks, after he licks his spoon clean. + +"OK," Lily says, putting her bowl down. "But be careful. Don't dive too deep, or you will hurt your ears." + +They run to the pool, and jump in. They feel the cool water on their skin, and the bubbles in their nose. They dive and swim, and have fun. They are happy and full. +Sara loved her parrot, Polly. Polly was a gift from her dad, who worked far away. Polly was expensive, but dad said Sara was worth it. Polly could talk and sing and make funny noises. Sara and Polly were best friends. + +One day, Sara and Polly were playing in the garden. Sara had a jar of jam and some bread. She wanted to make a sandwich for herself and Polly. She opened the jar and spread the jam on the bread. Then she gave a piece to Polly. "Thank you, Sara," Polly said. "Jam is yummy." + +Sara smiled and took a bite of her sandwich. She did not see the big dog that was watching them from behind the fence. The dog liked jam too. He wanted to have some. He jumped over the fence and ran towards Sara and Polly. + +Sara saw the dog and screamed. She dropped her sandwich and ran into the house. Polly tried to fly away, but the dog was faster. He caught Polly in his mouth and shook her hard. Polly cried out and bit the dog's tongue. The dog let go of Polly and howled in pain. + +Polly flew to a nearby tree and hid among the leaves. She was hurt and scared. She called for Sara. "Sara, Sara, help me!" + +Sara heard Polly and came out of the house. She saw the dog and the jam and the bread. She saw Polly in the tree. She ran to the tree and climbed up. She reached Polly and hugged her. "Polly, Polly, I'm sorry. Are you okay?" + +Polly snuggled with Sara. "I'm okay, Sara. You're okay too." + +Sara kissed Polly and said, "I love you, Polly. You're brave and smart. You're my best friend." + +Polly said, "I love you too, Sara. You're kind and sweet. You're my best friend." + +They stayed in the tree until the dog went away. Then they went back to the house and cleaned their wounds. Sara gave Polly some water and some seeds. Polly gave Sara some kisses and some songs. They were happy and safe. They never played with jam in the garden again. +Tom and Lily were very excited. They were going to see fireworks with their mom and dad. They put on their warm coats and hats and went to the park. They saw many people and lights and heard loud noises. + +Mom and dad gave them sparklers. They were like little fireworks that they could hold in their hands. They waved them in the air and made shapes and letters. Tom made a T and Lily made an L. They laughed and smiled. + +Then the big fireworks started. They were in the sky and they were very bright and colorful. They made shapes like stars and flowers and hearts. They also made loud bangs and pops and whistles. Tom and Lily clapped and cheered. They thought they were very cool. + +Mom and dad hugged them and said they were proud of them. They said they were brave and smart and kind. They said they loved them very much. Tom and Lily hugged them back and said they loved them too. They also said they believed in them. They believed they could do anything they wanted. They were happy and grateful. They had a wonderful night. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with crayons and paper. They make pictures of animals, flowers and cars. Anna likes purple. She uses purple crayons a lot. + +One day, Anna and Ben are playing in the living room. Anna is making a picture of a purple cat. Ben is making a picture of a red car. They are having fun. + +"Look at my picture, Ben!" Anna says. "It is a purple cat. Do you like it?" + +"Yes, Anna, I like it. It is a nice cat. Look at my picture, Anna!" Ben says. "It is a red car. Do you like it?" + +"Yes, Ben, I like it. It is a fast car. You are good at drawing cars." Anna says. + +They smile at each other. They are happy. + +Then, they hear a loud noise. It is Mom. She is vacuuming the floor. The noise scares Anna and Ben. They drop their crayons and paper. They run to the couch. They hide behind the pillows. + +"Mom, stop! It is too loud!" Anna cries. + +"Mom, we are scared! It is too noisy!" Ben cries. + +Mom hears them. She turns off the vacuum. She goes to the couch. She sees Anna and Ben. They are hugging each other. They are shaking. + +"Anna, Ben, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. I was just cleaning the floor." Mom says. "It is okay. The noise is gone. You are safe." + +She hugs them. She kisses them. She makes them feel better. + +"Mom, can we relax now?" Anna asks. + +"Mom, can we see our pictures now?" Ben asks. + +"Of course, my loves. You can relax now. You can see your pictures now. They are very beautiful. You are very talented." Mom says. + +She helps them get their crayons and paper. She puts them on the coffee table. She sits with them. She looks at their pictures. She praises them. + +Anna and Ben relax. They smile. They are happy. They love Mom. They love their pictures. They love each other. +Tim was a gifted boy who liked to make things with his hands. He had many tools and toys in his room, but his favorite was a twisty snake. He could twist it into different shapes and colors, and it would make funny noises. + +One day, he wanted to show his twisty snake to his friend Lily, who lived next door. He put it in his backpack and ran outside. But on his way, he saw a big puddle on the street. He thought it would be fun to jump over it, but he slipped and fell. His backpack flew into the air and landed in the drain. + +Tim was very sad and scared. He tried to reach his backpack, but it was too deep and dark. He cried for help, but no one heard him. He thought he had lost his twisty snake forever. + +But then, he heard a voice. It was Lily, who had seen him fall. She ran to him and asked him what was wrong. He told her about his backpack and his twisty snake. She said she had an idea. She ran to her house and came back with a long rope. She tied one end to a stick and the other to her wrist. She told Tim to hold her hand and lower her into the drain. + +Tim was nervous, but he trusted Lily. He held her hand and let her go down. He heard her say, "I see it! I see it!" She grabbed his backpack and pulled the rope. Tim pulled her up and hugged her. He opened his backpack and saw his twisty snake. It was still working and making funny noises. He was so happy and grateful. He thanked Lily and gave her his twisty snake as a gift. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Tim. You are a gifted boy and a good friend." They played with the twisty snake and had a lot of fun. +Lily and Tom were hungry. They wanted a snack. They looked in the fridge. They saw some cheese, some grapes, and some celery. + +"Let's eat the cheese and the grapes," Tom said. "They are yummy." + +"What about the celery?" Lily asked. "It is green and long and crunchy." + +"I don't like celery," Tom said. "It is weird and bitter. You can have it." + +Lily took a bite of the celery. She made a face. She did not like it either. She spat it out. + +"Yuck!" she said. "Celery is not good." + +Then they heard a voice. It was Mom. + +"Who ate the cheese and the grapes?" Mom asked. "They were for dinner." + +Lily and Tom felt bad. They had eaten Mom's food. They had not asked first. + +"Sorry, Mom," they said. "We were hungry. We did not know." + +Mom was not happy. She was angry. + +"You should not take food without asking," she said. "That is rude and selfish. And you should not waste food either. Celery is good for you. It has vitamins and fiber. You should try new things. Maybe you will like them." + +Lily and Tom said sorry again. They learned their lesson. They decided to be more polite and more brave. They tried the celery again. They still did not like it. But they ate it anyway. They wanted to make Mom happy. And they wanted to be healthy. +Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play with stuff in the park. They had a ball, a doll, a car and a book. They shared their stuff and had fun. + +One day, a big boy came to the park. He saw Tom and Lily's stuff and wanted it. He said, "Give me your stuff or I will hit you." Tom and Lily were scared. They did not want to give their stuff or get hit. + +Tom said, "No, this is our stuff. You can't have it." The big boy got angry. He hit Tom on the head and took the ball. Tom cried. Lily said, "Stop, that is not nice. Give back the ball." The big boy hit Lily on the arm and took the doll. Lily cried. + +Tom and Lily ran to the bench. They were upset. They had no stuff to play with. They wanted their ball and doll back. They saw a sign on the bench. It said, "Help. Call this number if you need help." Tom and Lily did not know what the sign said. They did not know how to call the number. They did not know how to get help. + +The big boy saw the sign too. He knew what the sign said. He knew how to call the number. He had a phone in his pocket. He took out his phone and called the number. He said, "Hello, I need help. There are two kids in the park who are trying to steal my stuff. They hit me and ran away. Can you come and get them?" The big boy lied. + +Soon, a car came to the park. It was a police car. The big boy pointed at Tom and Lily and said, "There they are. Those are the thieves. They have my car and my book." The police believed the big boy. They did not listen to Tom and Lily. They took Tom and Lily to the car. They said, "You are in trouble. You have to come with us." + +Tom and Lily were very upset. They did not steal anything. They did not hit anyone. They did not do anything wrong. They lost their stuff and their freedom. They did not know what would happen to them. They wished they could go home. They wished they had never met the big boy. They wished they could read the sign. The end. +Ben and Mia like to play with their basketball. They bounce it and throw it and catch it. They have fun with their basketball. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. They see a big hoop and a net. They want to try to put their basketball in the hoop. They take turns to throw the ball. + +Ben throws the ball and it goes in the hoop. He is happy. He says, "I did it! I did it!" + +Mia throws the ball and it misses the hoop. She is sad. She says, "I can't do it. I can't do it." + +Ben says, "It's okay, Mia. You can try again. You can do it." + +Mia says, "No, I can't. You are better than me. You always win." + +Ben says, "No, I don't. Sometimes you win. Sometimes I win. We are both good." + +Mia says, "No, you are not. You are mean. You are grumpy. You make me feel bad." + +Ben says, "No, I'm not. I'm not mean. I'm not grumpy. I don't make you feel bad. You are my sister. I love you." + +Mia says, "No, you don't. You don't love me. You only love your basketball." + +Mia is angry. She grabs the basketball and runs away. She hides behind a tree. + +Ben is sad. He looks for Mia. He can't find her. He says, "Mia, where are you? Come back. I'm sorry. I want to play with you." + +He hears a noise. He notices a big dog. The dog is barking. The dog is running. The dog has the basketball in its mouth. + +Ben is scared. He says, "Mia, help me! The dog has our basketball!" + +Mia hears Ben. She sees the dog. She sees the basketball. She feels sorry. She says, "Ben, I'm here! I'm sorry. I want to help you." + +She runs to Ben. She hugs him. She says, "Don't worry, Ben. We can get our basketball back. We can work together. We can be brave." + +Ben and Mia look at the dog. The dog is not grumpy. The dog is playful. The dog wants to play with the basketball. + +Ben and Mia smile. They say, "Hi, dog. Do you want to play with us? Do you want to share our basketball?" + +The dog wags its tail. The dog drops the basketball. The dog barks. + +Ben and Mia pick up the basketball. They throw it to the dog. The dog catches it. The dog throws it back. + +Ben and Mia laugh. They say, "Thank you, dog. You are fun. You are nice. You are our friend." + +They play with the dog and the basketball. They have fun with the dog and the basketball. + +They forget to be grumpy. They remember to be happy. They remember to love each other. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the kitchen. They see a big pan on the stove. The pan has a cover. + +"Let's see what is in the pan," Tom says. + +"No, we should not touch the pan. It may be hot," Sue says. + +But Tom does not listen. He takes the cover off the pan. He sees soup. The soup is bubbling. It smells good. + +"I want to taste the soup," Tom says. + +He puts his hand in the pan. He feels pain. The soup is very hot. It burns his hand. He screams. + +Sue runs to him. She sees his hand. It is red and swollen. She feels sorry for him. + +"Tom, you are silly. You should have listened to me. Now you are hurt," Sue says. + +She helps him to the sink. She runs cold water on his hand. She wraps a cloth around it. + +Tom cries. He is sad and sorry. He learns a lesson. He should not touch things that are not his. He should listen to his friends. He should be careful in the kitchen. +Tom and Lily went to the park with Mom. They liked the park very much. There were swings and slides and a big pond with ducks. Mom said they could feed the ducks some bread. She gave them each a piece and they walked to the pond. + +On the way, they saw a wide bench under a tree. It looked like a good place to sit and rest. Mom said they could sit there for a while and watch the birds. Tom and Lily agreed and climbed on the bench. They broke their bread into small bits and threw them to the ducks. The ducks came closer and quacked. Tom and Lily laughed and enjoyed feeding them. + +"Look, Mom, that duck has a green head!" Tom said, pointing to a mallard. + +"Yes, that's a male duck. He's very pretty, isn't he?" Mom said. + +"And that one has a brown head. Is that a female duck?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, that's right. She's very nice, too. Do you see the little ones following her?" Mom said. + +"Yes, they're so cute! Are they her babies?" Lily said. + +"Yes, they're her ducklings. They stay close to her for protection and warmth. They're very smart, too. They learn how to swim and find food from her," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded and kept feeding the ducks. They liked learning new things from Mom. They were having a lot of fun. + +But then, something happened. A big dog came running to the pond. He saw the ducks and barked loudly. He wanted to chase them and play with them. The ducks got scared and flew away. The ducklings followed their mom quickly. The dog jumped into the water and splashed around. + +Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They liked the ducks and wanted them to stay. They did not like the dog and wanted him to go away. They shouted at the dog and told him to stop. But the dog did not listen. He was too excited and happy. + +Mom saw what was happening and got up from the bench. She called the dog's owner and told him to control his dog. She said he was scaring the ducks and ruining their fun. The dog's owner came and apologized. He said he was sorry and did not mean any harm. He put a leash on his dog and took him away. + +Mom went back to the bench and hugged Tom and Lily. She said she was sorry, too. She said they could come back another day and feed the ducks again. She said they still had some bread left and they could eat it as a snack. Tom and Lily smiled and agreed. They were still sad, but they felt better. They ate their bread and thanked Mom. They still enjoyed their day at the park. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite toy is a big red vehicle. It has four wheels, a horn, and a door that opens and closes. They can sit inside and pretend to drive. + +One day, their mom says, "We are going to the park. Do you want to bring your vehicle?" + +"Yes, yes!" Lily and Ben say. They are very happy. They love the park. They put on their hats and shoes and grab their vehicle. + +At the park, they see many other kids. Some kids have bikes, some have balls, some have dolls. Lily and Ben want to show their vehicle to everyone. They think their vehicle is the best. + +"Look at our vehicle!" they say. "It is big and red and fun!" + +Some kids come closer and say, "Wow, that is a cool vehicle! Can we try it?" + +Lily and Ben are not sure. They do not want to share their vehicle. They do not want other kids to spoil it. They shake their heads and say, "No, this is our vehicle. You cannot play with it." + +The other kids are sad and angry. They say, "That is not nice. You are selfish. You should share your toys." + +Lily and Ben do not care. They drive away in their vehicle. They think they are popular. They do not see that the other kids do not like them anymore. They do not see that they are alone. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the yard. They had a big ball, a red car, a doll and a pig. The pig was not a real pig, but a toy pig that could spin and make noises. Lily and Tom liked the pig a lot. They took turns to push the pig and watch it spin. + +"Look, the pig is spinning so fast!" Lily said. + +"It is a strong pig!" Tom said. + +They laughed and clapped their hands. They did not see the big dog that was watching them from behind the fence. The dog was hungry and angry. It wanted the pig for itself. It jumped over the fence and ran towards the children. + +"Watch out, a dog!" Lily screamed. + +Tom tried to grab the pig, but it was too late. The dog bit the pig and ran away with it. The pig stopped spinning and making noises. It was broken and bleeding. + +Lily and Tom cried and hugged each other. They were scared and sad. They lost their favorite toy. They ran inside the house and told their mom what happened. Their mom hugged them and said she was sorry. She said she would buy them a new pig, but it would not be the same. Lily and Tom missed their pig. They wished the dog never came. They wished the pig was still spinning. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big box under a tree. It had a lock on it. + +"Let's open it!" Ben said. "Maybe there is a treasure inside." + +"But we don't have a key," Anna said. "How can we unlock it?" + +Ben looked around. He saw a shiny thing on the grass. He picked it up. It was a key. + +"Look, Anna, I found a key!" Ben said. "Maybe it fits the lock." + +He ran to the box and tried the key. It worked! He turned the key and heard a click. He opened the box. + +Inside the box, there was a surprise. There was a spring. A big, colorful spring. It jumped out of the box and bounced around the garden. + +"Wow!" Anna and Ben said. "A spring! How fun!" + +They laughed and chased the spring. It was fast and high. It made funny noises. It went over the fence and into the distant field. + +"Come back, spring!" Anna and Ben shouted. "We want to play with you!" + +But the spring did not come back. It kept bouncing away. Anna and Ben were sad. + +"Maybe it will come back another day," Anna said. + +"Maybe," Ben said. "But we still have the key. Maybe there are more boxes with surprises." + +They smiled and looked for more boxes. They hoped to find more springs. Or maybe something else. They liked surprises. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play dress-up. They had many hats, capes, and wigs in their big box. But they only had one mask. It was a cheap mask that their mom bought at the store. It was green and had a long nose and big ears. Lily and Tom both wanted to wear the mask. + +"I want the mask!" Lily said. + +"No, I want the mask!" Tom said. + +They pulled and tugged at the mask. The mask ripped in half. Lily and Tom were sad. They had broken their only mask. + +Mom heard them cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw the ripped mask and the sad twins. + +"I'm sorry, kids. I know you liked the mask. But it was a cheap mask. It was not very strong. Maybe we can find a better mask next time. Or you can make your own masks with paper and crayons. That would be more fun." + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They felt sorry for fighting over the mask. They hugged and said sorry. + +"Thank you, mom, for the mask. And for the idea. We will make our own masks. Can you help us?" Lily said. + +"Thank you, mom, for the mask. And for the idea. We will make our own masks. Can you help us?" Tom said. + +Mom smiled and nodded. She got some paper and crayons and scissors. She helped Lily and Tom make their own masks. They made a cat mask, a pirate mask, a princess mask, and a superhero mask. They had fun and played dress-up with their new masks. They shared and took turns. They were happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the hut. The hut is in the garden. It is modern. It has a door, a window and a light. + +One day, Tom and Sam want to make a cake. They have flour, eggs, sugar and milk. They mix them in a bowl. They are happy. + +But then, Tom sees a spider. He is scared. He drops the bowl. The mix spills on the floor. Sam is angry. He says, "You are silly! You ruined the cake!" + +Tom is sad. He says, "I'm sorry. I don't like spiders. They are scary!" + +Sam says, "I don't care. You are not my friend. Go away!" + +Tom runs out of the hut. He cries. He feels alone. + +Then, he hears a voice. It is his mom. She says, "What's wrong, Tom? Why are you crying?" + +Tom tells her what happened. She hugs him. She says, "It's okay. Spiders are not scary. They are small and harmless. And Sam is your friend. He is just upset. Why don't you go back and say sorry?" + +Tom nods. He wipes his tears. He goes back to the hut. He knocks on the door. He says, "Sam, I'm sorry. Can we be friends again?" + +Sam opens the door. He sees Tom. He smiles. He says, "I'm sorry, too. I was mean. Of course we can be friends again. Come in. Let's make a new cake." + +Tom and Sam hug. They go inside the hut. They find a new bowl. They mix the ingredients again. They bake the cake. They eat it. It is yummy. They are happy. They are friends. The end. +Tom and Lily went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many fish. Tom and Lily wanted to feed the fish. Mom gave them some bread. + +"Look, Mom, the fish are hungry!" Tom said. He threw some bread into the pond. The fish came to eat the bread. They made bubbles and splashes. + +"Can I touch the fish, Mom?" Lily asked. She leaned over the pond. She reached out her hand. But she slipped and fell into the pond. Splash! + +"Oh no, Lily!" Mom shouted. She ran to the pond. She pulled Lily out of the water. Lily was wet and cold. She cried. + +"I'm sorry, Mom, I wanted to touch the fish," Lily said. She hugged Mom. + +"It's okay, Lily, you're safe now," Mom said. She wrapped Lily in a towel. She kissed her. + +"Let's go home, Tom and Lily," Mom said. "You need to change your clothes and have a nap. You must be tired." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were tired. They said goodbye to the fish. They followed Mom to the car. They discovered that touching the fish was not a good idea. +Tom was a bunny who liked to hop. He hopped all over the field, looking for carrots and flowers. He was happy and free. + +One day, he saw a big cloud of smoke in the sky. He hopped closer to see what it was. He saw a house on fire. The fire was red and hot and loud. He saw people and animals running away from the fire. He felt scared and sad. + +He also saw a bird who flew over the fire. The bird was blue and shiny and fast. He could go anywhere he wanted. He could see everything from the sky. Tom felt envious of the bird. He wished he could fly too. + +He hopped to a tree and tried to climb it. He wanted to be higher and see more. But he was not good at climbing. He slipped and fell. He hurt his paw and his nose. He saw ash on his fur. He felt dirty and sore. + +He heard a voice calling his name. It was his mom. She had found him. She hugged him and licked him. She told him she was glad he was safe. She told him he was brave and smart and kind. She told him he was her best bunny. He felt loved and happy. + +He hopped with his mom back to their home. He saw the bird again. He did not feel envious anymore. He felt lucky. He had a mom who loved him. He had a home where he belonged. He had a hop that made him happy. He was a bunny who liked to hop. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the dark. They liked to see how their toys would glow in the dark. Lily had a star that glowed yellow. Ben had a car that glowed red. They made a group of toys that glowed different colors. + +"Look, Lily, my car is faster than your star!" Ben said. He made his car zoom around the floor. + +"No, Ben, my star is brighter than your car!" Lily said. She held her star up in the air. + +They argued and argued. They did not share their toys. They did not have fun. + +Then, they heard a noise. It was their mom. She came into the room and turned on the light. + +"What are you doing, kids?" she asked. "Why are you playing in the dark?" + +"We are playing with our toys that glow, mom," Lily said. + +"But you are not playing nicely. You are fighting over your toys. That is not how you play. That is stupid," mom said. + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They knew mom was right. They said sorry to each other. They decided to share their toys. They made a bigger group of toys that glowed. They had more fun. They were not stupid. They were smart. +Lily and Tom were playing in the backyard. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and rocks. Sometimes they found shiny things like coins or buttons. + +One day, they found something different. It was long and thin and had a pointy end and a round end. It was made of metal and had lines on it. + +"What is this?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a screw," Tom said. + +"A screw? What is a screw?" Lily wondered. + +"A screw is something you use to fix things. You put it in a hole and turn it with a tool. Like this," Tom said, pretending to twist the screw. + +"Wow, that's cool. Can we fix something with it?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe. Let's see what we can find," Tom said. + +They looked around the backyard and saw a wooden fence, a birdhouse, a swing, and a bike. They tried to put the screw in different places, but it didn't fit. + +"This screw is too big or too small for everything," Lily said. + +"Maybe it's a special screw. Maybe it's a famous screw," Tom said. + +"A famous screw? What do you mean?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe it belongs to someone important. Maybe it came from a spaceship or a robot or a castle. Maybe it has a secret power," Tom said. + +"Wow, that would be awesome. Maybe we should keep it and see what it can do," Lily said. + +"Okay, let's do that. But we have to hide it so no one else can find it. It's our screw," Tom said. + +They dug a hole under a big tree and buried the screw. They covered it with dirt and leaves and made a mark with a stick. + +"There. Now it's safe. Maybe one day we'll discover its secret," Lily said. + +"Maybe. But for now, it's our treasure. The famous screw," Tom said. + +They smiled and hugged and went back to playing. They didn't know that the screw was really from their dad's toolbox. He had dropped it by accident when he was fixing the fence. He didn't notice it was missing. He didn't know that his kids had found it and made up a story about it. He didn't know that they had buried it under the tree. He didn't know that they had a famous screw. +Ben and Lily wanted to make a cake with Mom. They were very excited. They put flour, sugar, eggs and milk in a big bowl. Mom said, "Now we need to number the cake mix. Do you know what that means?" + +Ben and Lily shook their heads. Mom smiled and said, "It means we need to make the cake mix smooth and even. We use a mixer for that. It is a tool that spins very fast and mixes everything together. Do you want to try?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. Mom plugged in the mixer and gave it to Ben. She said, "Hold it with both hands and press this button. Then move it around the bowl slowly and carefully. Watch out, it can be loud and messy." + +Ben pressed the button and the mixer started to spin. He moved it around the bowl and saw the cake mix change. It became creamy and fluffy. He said, "Wow, this is fun! Look, Lily, I am numbering the cake mix!" + +Lily clapped her hands and said, "I want to try too, Ben. Can I have a turn?" + +Ben said, "Sure, Lily. Here you go. But be gentle, don't make it splash." + +Lily took the mixer and pressed the button. She moved it around the bowl too, but she was too fast and too hard. The cake mix splashed out of the bowl and onto her face, Ben's face, Mom's face and the table. Lily said, "Oops, sorry. I made a mess." + +Mom laughed and said, "That's okay, Lily. It's part of the fun. Don't worry, we have enough cake mix left. Let's wipe our faces and put it in the oven. Then we can decorate it with frosting and sprinkles. How does that sound?" + +Ben and Lily said, "Yay, that sounds great! We love making cake with you, Mom. You are the best!" + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love making cake with you too, Ben and Lily. You are the best too!" +Tommy liked to watch the painter who came to his house. The painter had many colors and brushes and made the walls look new and pretty. Tommy wanted to help the painter, but his mom said he was too little and should play with his toys. + +One day, Tommy saw the painter leave his bucket of blue paint on the floor. Tommy thought blue was a nice color and wanted to try it. He took a brush and dipped it in the paint. Then he went to the wall and made a big blue mark. He smiled and felt proud. + +But the painter saw what Tommy did and was angry. He came to Tommy and said, "Hey, what are you doing? You ruined my work! You are a naughty boy!" He grabbed Tommy's arm and pinched it hard. Tommy felt pain and started to cry. + +Mom heard Tommy's cry and came to see what happened. She saw the blue mark on the wall and the painter holding Tommy's arm. She was upset and said, "How dare you pinch my son? He is only three years old and curious. You should be more generous and patient with him. He didn't mean to harm your work. He just wanted to learn from you." + +The painter felt sorry and ashamed. He let go of Tommy's arm and said, "I'm sorry, I was too harsh. I didn't mean to hurt him. I was just frustrated and surprised. I know he is a good boy and likes colors. Maybe I can teach him how to paint when he is older." + +Mom hugged Tommy and said, "It's okay, Tommy. The painter didn't mean to pinch you. He was just angry. But you should not touch his paint without asking. It is his job and he works hard. Maybe you can say sorry to him and help him clean the wall." + +Tommy nodded and said, "I'm sorry, painter. I like your colors, but I won't touch them again. Can I help you clean the wall?" + +The painter smiled and said, "Sure, Tommy. You can help me. Thank you for being a good boy. Maybe one day you can be a painter too." He gave Tommy a rag and showed him how to wipe the blue mark. Tommy and the painter worked together and made the wall look new and pretty again. +Ben and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and find things in the dirt. Sometimes they found worms, sometimes they found stones, and sometimes they found potatoes. + +"Look, Mia, I found a big potato!" Ben said, holding up a brown and lumpy thing. + +"Wow, Ben, that's a great potato!" Mia said. "Can I see it?" + +Ben gave the potato to Mia. She looked at it and smiled. Then she saw something move on the potato. It was a bug. A big, black, fierce bug with many legs and sharp teeth. + +"Ah, Ben, there's a bug on the potato!" Mia screamed, dropping the potato and the bug. + +Ben and Mia ran away from the potato and the bug. They were scared of the fierce bug. They did not want it to bite them. + +They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a chair and reading a book. She saw them and asked, "What's wrong, Ben and Mia? Why are you running?" + +"Mom, mom, there's a fierce bug on the potato!" Ben said. + +"A fierce bug on the potato?" Mom said. "What kind of bug?" + +Ben and Mia tried to describe the bug, but they did not know its name. They only knew it was big, black, fierce, and scary. + +Mom listened to them and said, "Don't worry, Ben and Mia. It's just a beetle. A potato beetle. It won't hurt you. It just likes to eat potatoes." + +"A potato beetle?" Ben and Mia said. + +"Yes, a potato beetle. It's not fierce, it's just hungry. Come on, let's go back to the garden and see if we can find more potatoes. Maybe we can make some potato soup for dinner." + +Mom took Ben and Mia by the hand and led them back to the garden. They saw the potato and the beetle on the ground. The beetle was still on the potato, munching away. + +"See, Ben and Mia, it's just a potato beetle. It's not scary, it's just doing its job. It's helping us by eating the bad parts of the potato. We can still use the good parts for our soup. Do you want to help me pick up the potato and the beetle and put them in a bucket?" + +Ben and Mia looked at each other. They were still a little afraid of the beetle, but they trusted their mom. They nodded and said, "Okay, mom, we'll help you." + +Mom smiled and said, "Good, Ben and Mia. You're very brave and helpful. Let's go and find more potatoes and beetles. Maybe we'll find some worms and stones too. We can have a lot of fun in the garden." + +Ben and Mia smiled too. They followed their mom and helped her pick up the potato and the beetle. They put them in a bucket and looked for more. They forgot their fear and enjoyed their game. They learned that the garden was full of surprises and wonders. They learned that some things that seemed fierce were not really fierce. They learned to settle their fears and try new things. They had a great day in the garden. +One day, a little bear named Ben found a big basket of blueberries in the forest. He was very hungry and wanted to eat them all. He did not see a sign that said, "These blueberries belong to Mama Fox. Please do not touch." + +Ben took the basket and ran to his cave. He locked the door with a big key. He said to himself, "These are my blueberries. I will not share them with anyone." + +Soon, he heard a knock on the door. It was Mama Fox. She said, "Ben, please open the door. I need my blueberries. I picked them for my cubs. They are very hungry and sick." + +Ben did not care. He said, "No, these are my blueberries. Go away." + +Mama Fox was sad and angry. She said, "Ben, you are very greedy and mean. You should be humble and kind. Sharing is caring. If you do not open the door, I will call the big bad wolf. He will huff and puff and blow your door down." + +Ben was scared. He did not want the big bad wolf to come. He said, "Please, do not call the big bad wolf. I am sorry. I will open the door and give you your blueberries." + +Ben unlocked the door and gave the basket to Mama Fox. Mama Fox smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good bear. I forgive you. Here, you can have some blueberries too. They are more tasty when you share them with friends." + +Ben felt happy and ashamed. He said, "Thank you, Mama Fox. You are a good fox. I am sorry for being greedy and mean. I learned my lesson. I will be humble and kind. Sharing is caring." + +Ben and Mama Fox ate some blueberries together. They became friends. They lived happily in the forest. The end. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They loved to go on the slide, the swings, and the seesaw. They had a lot of fun together. + +One day, Lily had a bad dream. She dreamed that the slide was broken and she fell down and hurt herself. She woke up scared and sad. She did not want to go to the park anymore. + +Ben noticed that Lily was not happy. He asked her, "What is wrong, Lily? Why are you not smiling?" + +Lily told him about her dream. She said, "I dreamed that the slide was fragile and it cracked and I fell down. It was very scary. I do not want to go on the slide ever again." + +Ben hugged Lily and said, "Do not worry, Lily. It was only a dream. The slide is not fragile. It is strong and safe. I will go with you and we will have fun. Trust me, Lily. You are brave and smart." + +Lily looked at Ben and nodded. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I will try to go on the slide with you. Maybe it will not be so scary." + +They went to the park and Ben held Lily's hand. They climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. Lily felt a little nervous, but she also felt happy. She laughed and said, "You were right, Ben. The slide is not fragile. It is fun. I like the slide." + +Ben smiled and said, "I am glad, Lily. I like the slide too. And I like you. You are my best friend." + +They hugged and played some more. They forgot about the bad dream and enjoyed the sunny day. They were happy. +Lily was a little girl who loved flowers. She had a garden with many kinds of flowers. She liked to water them and watch them grow. She wanted to make her garden more beautiful, so she asked her mom for some sauce. + +"Sauce? What do you need sauce for?" her mom asked. + +Lily said, "I want to put sauce on my flowers. Maybe they will bloom faster and bigger." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Lily, sauce is for food, not for flowers. Flowers need water and sun and soil to bloom. If you put sauce on them, they might get sick and die. You have to be patient and let them bloom in their own time. They are already charming and lovely, just like you." + +Lily thought about what her mom said. She realized that she was being silly and greedy. She said sorry to her mom and hugged her. She went back to her garden and watered her flowers gently. She thanked them for being her friends and making her happy. She decided to wait and see how they would bloom naturally. She learned that sauce is not good for flowers, and that beauty comes from within. +Lily was a little girl who loved to play in the mud. She liked to make mud pies, mud castles and mud animals. She did not like to bathe. She thought that water was cold and soap was stingy. She always ran away when her mom called her to the bathroom. + +One day, Lily played in the mud for a long time. She was very dirty and smelly. She saw a large bird flying in the sky. She wanted to see it closer. She ran after the bird, but it flew away. She followed it to the forest, but she got lost. She could not find her way back home. She was scared and hungry. She started to cry. + +She heard a noise behind a bush. She hoped it was her mom or dad. She went to the bush and looked. It was not her mom or dad. It was a big bear. The bear saw Lily and growled. It was hungry too. It wanted to eat Lily. Lily screamed and ran away. The bear chased her. + +Lily ran and ran, but the bear was faster. She saw a river ahead. She had no choice. She jumped into the river. The water was cold and deep. She could not swim. She splashed and coughed. The soap from the mud made her eyes sting. She wished she had bathed before. + +The bear stopped at the river. It did not like water. It was afraid of water. It roared and left. Lily was safe, but she was still in the river. She saw a boat nearby. She called for help. A man was in the boat. He heard Lily and came to her. He pulled her out of the water. He wrapped her in a blanket. He asked her who she was and where she lived. + +Lily told him her name and her address. He said he would take her home. He also said she was very lucky. He said the bear could have eaten her. He said she should always listen to her mom and bathe when she was dirty. He said bathing was good for her health and safety. He said she should not play in the mud or run away from home. He said she should not search for large birds in the forest. He said she should be careful and smart. + +Lily nodded and said sorry. She learned her lesson. She thanked the man for saving her. She hugged him and said he was very kind. He smiled and said he was glad she was okay. He took her home. Her mom and dad were very happy to see her. They hugged her and kissed her. They also scolded her and told her to bathe. Lily agreed and said she would. She never played in the mud or ran away from home again. She always bathed and stayed clean. She was happy and safe. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their ball. They saw a big goose near the pond. The goose had white feathers and a long neck. Lily wanted to go and say hello to the goose, but Tom was afraid. + +"Let's go and see the goose, Tom. Maybe he wants to play with us," Lily said. + +"No, Lily, the goose might bite us. He looks angry. Let's remain here and play with our ball," Tom said. + +Lily did not listen to Tom. She ran towards the goose with a smile. The goose saw Lily and made a loud honk. He flapped his wings and ran after Lily. Lily was scared and ran back to Tom. + +"Help, Tom, the goose is chasing me!" Lily cried. + +Tom was anxious for Lily. He picked up their ball and threw it at the goose. The ball hit the goose on the head and made him stop. The goose shook his head and walked away. He did not want to play with Lily and Tom anymore. + +Lily and Tom hugged each other. They were happy that they were safe. They decided to leave the goose alone and play with their ball somewhere else. They learned that not all animals want to be friends with them. +Anna and Ben live on a farm with their mom and dad. They help their dad raise wheat in the fields. Wheat is a yellow plant that grows tall and makes bread. Anna and Ben like to run and play in the wheat when it is soft and green. + +One day, a big storm comes and blows hard. The wind makes loud noises and the rain falls fast. Anna and Ben are scared and run inside the house. They hug their mom and dad and hope the storm will go away soon. + +The next day, they go outside to see the wheat. But the wheat is not soft and green anymore. It is flat and brown and broken. Anna and Ben are sad and cry. Their dad is sad too. He says the storm ruined the wheat and they cannot make bread this year. + +Their mom hugs them and says they will be okay. She says they have other food to eat and they can plant more wheat next year. She says they are lucky to have each other and a strong house. She says they can still run and play and have fun. + +Anna and Ben wipe their tears and smile. They love their mom and dad and their farm. They hope the wheat will grow again and be soft and green. They run and play and have fun. They are not sad anymore. +Lily liked to play with her doll. Her doll had a beautiful dress and long hair. Lily gave her doll a name. She called her doll Anna. Lily and Anna did everything together. They ate, they slept, they read books. + +One day, Lily saw a big clock in the hall. The clock was very tall and had a shiny face. Lily wanted to show Anna the clock. She said, "Come, Anna, I will lead you to the clock. It is very pretty and makes a nice sound." + +Lily took Anna by the hand and walked to the clock. She lifted Anna up to see the face of the clock. She said, "Look, Anna, the clock has numbers and hands. The hands move and tell the time. Do you hear the clock? It goes tick-tock, tick-tock." + +But Lily did not see the cat. The cat was hiding behind the clock. The cat did not like Lily or Anna. The cat was mean and jealous. The cat saw Lily and Anna and jumped out. The cat scratched Lily's face and bit Anna's hair. Lily screamed and dropped Anna. Anna fell to the floor and broke. Her dress was torn and her hair was gone. + +Lily cried and cried. She ran to her mom and showed her the cat and Anna. Her mom was angry and sad. She said, "Oh, Lily, what have you done? You should not have played with the clock. The clock is not a toy. It is old and fragile. And you should not have bothered the cat. The cat is not your friend. It is wild and fierce. Now look what happened. You are hurt and Anna is ruined. I am sorry, Lily, but Anna cannot be fixed. You have lost your doll." +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. Lily had a magnifying glass and Ben had a comb. They used them to examine the things they found. + +"Look, Lily, I found a ladybug!" Ben said, holding the comb near the red and black insect. "It has six legs and two wings. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily said, bringing her magnifying glass closer. "Wow, it is so pretty! And it has tiny dots on its back. How many dots does it have?" + +Lily and Ben counted the dots together. They found that the ladybug had seven dots. They were happy to learn something new. + +"Let's look for more bugs!" Ben said, putting the comb in his pocket. "Maybe we can find a butterfly or a bee." + +"OK, but be careful!" Lily said, following him. "Some bugs can sting or bite. We have to be gentle and respectful." + +Lily and Ben ran around the garden, looking for more bugs. They found a caterpillar, a spider, a snail, and a grasshopper. They examined them with their comb and magnifying glass, and learned about their colors, shapes, and features. + +They had a lot of fun, and they were glad to have each other as reliable friends. They shared their comb and magnifying glass, and helped each other when they had questions. They loved to play and learn together. +Lily and Max were excited to go to the park with Mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They also liked to look at the trees and the flowers. + +"Look, Mom, a pine!" Lily said, pointing to a tall green tree. "It has many needles and cones." + +"Yes, it does, Lily. Do you know what sign this tree makes?" Mom asked, holding her hand in a shape. + +Lily and Max shook their heads. They did not know. + +Mom showed them how to make the sign for pine. She touched her thumb and index finger together, then moved them up and down on her arm. "This is how you say pine in sign language. It looks like a pine needle. Can you try it?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They copied Mom's sign with their hands. They felt proud and happy. + +"Good job, Lily and Max! You are very smart. Do you want to learn more signs?" Mom asked, smiling. + +"Yes, please, Mom!" Lily and Max said, clapping their hands. They wanted to learn more signs for the things they saw in the park. They had fun with Mom and the signs. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But today, they are very tired. Mom says they need to nap. + +"Nap? No, no, no!" Sara says. She does not want to nap. She wants to play more. + +"Me too, me too!" Tom says. He does not want to nap either. He wants to read more. + +Mom smiles. She has an idea. She says, "How about we play a game first? Then you can nap." + +"A game? What game?" Sara asks. She likes games. + +"A game with shampoo!" Mom says. She takes them to the bathroom. She fills the tub with water and bubbles. She gives them a bottle of green shampoo. + +"Green shampoo? Wow!" Tom says. He likes green. He squeezes the bottle and makes more bubbles. + +"Me too, me too!" Sara says. She squeezes the bottle and makes more bubbles. They laugh and splash and have fun. + +Mom watches them and says, "Okay, time to wash your hair. Then you can nap." + +They wash their hair with the green shampoo. They rinse and dry. They feel clean and cozy. + +Mom takes them to their room. She tucks them in their beds. She gives them a kiss and says, "Good night, my sweet twins. I love you." + +They hug her and say, "We love you too, Mom. Thank you for the game." + +They close their eyes and nap. They dream of green shampoo and bubbles. +Lila was a girl who liked to cook. She had a big spoon and a pot. She liked to stir things in the pot. She stirred soup, stew, and cake. She stirred with love and care. + +One day, Lila saw a new thing in the market. It was a lung. It was red and soft and wet. Lila thought it was ugly. She did not want to stir it in her pot. She said, "No, thank you. I do not like lung. It is ugly and yucky." + +But her mom said, "Lung is good for you. It has a lot of iron. It makes you strong and healthy. You should try it. You might like it." She bought the lung and took it home. + +Lila did not want to cook the lung. She did not want to touch it or smell it or look at it. She said, "No, thank you. I do not want to cook lung. It is ugly and yucky." + +But her mom said, "Please, Lila. Help me cook the lung. It is not so bad. We can make it tasty. We can add salt and pepper and onion and garlic. We can stir it in the pot with some broth and some rice. It will be a nice meal. You should try it. You might like it." + +Lila did not want to try the lung. She did not want to eat it or taste it or swallow it. She said, "No, thank you. I do not want to eat lung. It is ugly and yucky." + +But her mom said, "Please, Lila. Eat the lung. It is good for you. It has a lot of iron. It makes you strong and healthy. You should try it. You might like it." + +Lila did not want to be rude. She did not want to make her mom sad. She said, "Okay, mom. I will try the lung. But I do not think I will like it." + +She took a small bite of the lung. She chewed it and swallowed it. She was surprised. It was not so bad. It was not so ugly and yucky. It was a little chewy and a little salty and a little spicy. It was not her favorite thing, but it was not her least favorite thing either. She said, "Mom, you were right. Lung is not so bad. It is good for me. It has a lot of iron. It makes me strong and healthy. I will try it again. I might like it more." + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "I am proud of you, Lila. You were brave and curious and polite. You tried something new. You learned something new. You grew a little bit today. That is a good thing." + +Lila smiled and hugged her back. She said, "Thank you, mom. You were kind and patient and wise. You taught me something new. You helped me grow a little bit today. That is a good thing too." + +The moral of the story is: Sometimes, things that look ugly and yucky can be good for you and tasty. You should not judge things by their appearance. You should try things before you say no to them. You might discover something new and wonderful. You might grow a little bit. That is a good thing. +Tim and Sue wanted to play outside. They put on their coats and hats and ran to the park. They saw a big hole in the ground. It was a pit. + +"Let's go see what's in the pit!" Tim said. + +"No, Tim, it's too dark and deep. We might fall in and get hurt," Sue said. + +But Tim did not listen. He was curious and brave. He walked to the edge of the pit and looked down. He saw something shiny and round. It was a ball. + +"Look, Sue, a ball! I want it!" Tim said. + +He reached out his hand to grab the ball. But he lost his balance and slipped. He fell into the pit with a loud scream. + +Sue was scared. She ran to the pit and called for Tim. But she could not see him or hear him. She did not know what to do. She cried and cried. + +Soon, a man came by. He heard Sue crying and saw the pit. He asked her what happened. She told him about Tim and the ball. + +The man was sad and angry. He said, "You should not have played near the pit. It is dangerous and dirty. There are rats and snakes and trash in there. Your brother might be dead or hurt. You are bad children." + +He did not help Sue or Tim. He walked away and left them alone. Sue was scared and sorry. She wished she had stopped Tim from going to the pit. She wished they had played somewhere else. She wished they had gone home. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play on the farm. They see a big cow. The cow is pale and has black spots. The cow is eating grass. + +"Can we pet the cow?" Lila asks Tom. + +"OK, but be careful. The cow might be scared of us," Tom says. + +They walk slowly to the cow. They say hello to the cow. The cow looks at them with big eyes. The cow does not run away. + +Lila and Tom touch the cow's fur. It is soft and warm. They rub the cow's back and neck. The cow makes a moo sound. The cow likes to be rubbed. + +"You are a nice cow," Lila says to the cow. + +"Can we give you a name?" Tom asks the cow. + +The cow nods her head. Lila and Tom think of a name. + +"How about Spot?" Lila says. + +"No, that is too common. How about Daisy?" Tom says. + +The cow shakes her head. She does not like Daisy. + +"How about Luna?" Lila says. + +The cow smiles. She likes Luna. + +"OK, Luna it is. You are our new friend, Luna," Tom says. + +Lila and Tom hug the cow. The cow hugs them back. They are happy. They rub Luna some more. Luna is happy too. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have a lot of toys, but their favorite is a talking parrot. The parrot can repeat what they say. + +One day, they decide to play a game. They take turns saying something to the parrot and see if it can repeat it. Lily goes first. She says, "Hello, parrot. You are pretty." The parrot says, "Hello, parrot. You are pretty." Lily claps her hands and laughs. + +Tom goes next. He says, "Parrot, can you fly?" The parrot says, "Parrot, can you fly?" Tom nods and smiles. + +They keep playing the game for a while. They say different things to the parrot and the parrot repeats them. They have fun. + +But then, their mom comes to their room. She says, "Lily and Tom, it is time for bed. You have to be quiet now. The parrot has to sleep too." Lily and Tom say, "Okay, mom. Good night, parrot." The parrot says, "Good night, parrot." + +Lily and Tom go to their beds. They close their eyes. They are quiet. But they still hear the parrot. The parrot says, "Hello, parrot. You are pretty. Parrot, can you fly? Good night, parrot." Lily and Tom giggle. They think the parrot is funny. They like the parrot. They fall asleep with a happy sight. +Lily and Tom liked to play near the river. They saw a big bridge that crossed the water. They wanted to go on the bridge, but their mom said no. She said the bridge was old and not safe. She said they could get hurt if they went on the bridge. + +One day, Lily and Tom saw some kids with sticks and fire. They were making a big fire under the bridge. Lily and Tom thought they looked fun. They wanted to join them, but their mom said no. She said the fire was bad and dangerous. She said they could get burned if they went near the fire. + +Lily and Tom did not listen to their mom. They ran to the bridge when she was not looking. They said hello to the kids with sticks and fire. The kids said they were making a big fire to see what would happen. They said they did not care about the bridge. They said they were brave and cool. + +Lily and Tom wanted to be brave and cool too. They took some sticks and fire and threw them under the bridge. They laughed and cheered as the fire grew bigger and bigger. They did not see the smoke and the sparks that flew up to the bridge. They did not hear the wood crack and snap. + +Suddenly, the bridge started to fall. The fire had burned the bridge and made it weak. The kids with sticks and fire screamed and ran away. Lily and Tom were scared and stuck. They could not go back to their mom. They could not cross the river. They cried and called for help. + +Their mom heard their cries and saw the fire. She was very angry and very worried. She ran to the bridge and saw Lily and Tom. She shouted at them to stay calm and wait. She was very wise and knew what to do. She found a big rope and tied it to a tree. She threw the rope to Lily and Tom and told them to hold on. She pulled them to safety and hugged them tight. + +Lily and Tom were very sorry and very sorry. They said they were sorry to their mom and to the bridge. They said they learned their lesson and would never play with fire again. They said they would always listen to their mom and be wise. Their mom was very glad and very glad. She said she loved them and forgave them. She said they were lucky and lucky. She said they could have been burned or hurt by the fire and the bridge. She said they should always be careful and careful. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars. One day, they saw a big blue car in the street. It was shiny and new. They wanted to have it. + +"Let's take the car," Lily said. "It will be fun." + +"But it is not ours," Tom said. "It belongs to someone else. We will get in trouble." + +Lily did not listen. She opened the door and got in. She told Tom to come with her. Tom was scared, but he followed her. He did not want to lose his friend. + +They drove the car very fast. They did not know how to stop. They hit a tree. The car was broken. Lily and Tom were hurt. They cried and cried. + +A man came. He was angry. He was the owner of the car. He saw Lily and Tom. He called the police. He said they stole his car. He said they owe him money. A lot of money. + +Lily and Tom were very sorry. They did not mean to be bad. They just wanted to have fun. But they made a big mistake. They had to suffer. They had to go to jail. They lost their friend. They lost their toys. They lost their happiness. They had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a queen who wore a shiny crown on her head. She loved to dance and move around her castle, feeling happy and free. One day, she went outside and saw a beautiful butterfly with light wings. The butterfly flew around her, making her smile. The queen wanted to catch the butterfly and put it on her crown, but it was too fast. So she decided to dance with it instead. They moved together in the sunshine, and the queen felt like a princess. From that day on, the queen always wore her crown when she danced with the butterflies, feeling light and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who lived in the forest. They were all friends and loved to play together. One day, they decided to go on an adventure to find a big, juicy berry bush. + +The animals walked and walked until they found a bush with lots of berries. But the bush was guarded by a big, smelly bear! The animals were scared, but they didn't give up. They made a plan to distract the bear so they could get the berries. + +One animal pretended to be hurt and the bear went to help. While the bear was distracted, the other animals quickly grabbed as many berries as they could. They succeeded in getting the berries and ran back to their homes, happy and full of delicious berries. From that day on, the animals knew that if they worked together, they could overcome any obstacle. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the kitchen to get a cookie. But when she opened the cabinet, she saw that it was empty. She felt sad and helpless. + +Then, she heard her mom coming into the kitchen. "Mommy, there are no more cookies in the cabinet," she said. + +Her mom replied, "I know, sweetie. I forgot to sign up for the cookie delivery this week. I'm sorry." + +Lily was still sad, but she felt better knowing that her mom would help her get some cookies soon. They hugged and then Lily went to play with her toys. +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 bug on a palm tree. He called his mom and said, "Mommy, there's a bug on the palm tree!" His mom came outside and said, "Wow, that's a healthy palm tree. We don't want the bug to destroy it." + +Timmy asked his mom, "What does destroy mean?" His mom explained, "It means to break something so it can't be fixed." Timmy understood and said, "Oh no, we don't want the bug to destroy the palm tree. Let's help it be healthy." So, Timmy and his mom sprayed some bug spray on the bug and saved the palm tree. Timmy was happy he could help the palm tree stay healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and look at the pretty flowers. One day, she saw a butterfly and wanted to take a picture of it. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can we take a picture of the butterfly?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, let's go get the camera." + +As they walked towards the house, Lily saw something on the ground. It was a big, terrible mess of mud. + +Lily's mom said, "Oh no, we better clean that up before someone slips and falls." + +After they cleaned up the mud, they went inside to print the picture of the butterfly. Lily was so happy to have a picture of the pretty butterfly to show her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch movies with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to a modern movie theater to see a new movie. Lily was so excited! + +When they got inside, they went to get some popcorn. Lily loved popcorn! She grabbed a big bag and her parents got some too. They sat down in their seats and the lights went down. + +As the movie started, Lily munched on her popcorn. Suddenly, a funny character on the screen tried to grab some popcorn too! Lily giggled and shared her popcorn with the character. She was happy to share because she knew it was the nice thing to do. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures in her backyard. One day, she found a big, sweet lollipop on the ground. She picked it up and started to lick it. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice from behind her. "Stop!" it said. She turned around and saw her mom standing there. "That lollipop has been on the ground, it's not safe to eat," her mom said. Lily was sad, but she knew her mom was right. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went on a walk and saw a big loop in the park. Lily was excited and asked her mom if they could go on it. "Of course!" her mom said. They went on the loop and it was so much fun. Lily laughed and giggled the whole time. + +As they were leaving the park, Lily turned to her mom and said, "That loop was so sweet! Can we go on it again tomorrow?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. We can go on the loop every day if you want." And with that, Lily skipped happily all the way home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Lily put on her warm coat, hat, and gloves. She also grabbed her sled and went outside. + +It was very cold outside, and Lily started to shiver. But she was so enthusiastic about sledding that she didn't want to go inside. She climbed up the hill and slid down on her sled. She did it again and again, having so much fun. + +Suddenly, Lily's sled hit a piece of equipment that was hidden in the snow. She fell off the sled and hurt her knee. She started to cry, and her mom came outside to see what happened. Her mom saw the equipment and realized it was dangerous. She took Lily inside to warm up and put a band-aid on her knee. From then on, they made sure to check for any equipment before playing in the snow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she found a big oak tree and decided to sit under it. She saw some acorns on the ground and picked them up. They were very sour! She didn't like them, but she decided to keep them in her pocket anyway. + +As she sat there, she noticed a little bird flying around the tree. The bird was chirping and singing a sweet song. Lily loved the bird's song, so she decided to keep listening to it. She stayed under the oak tree for a long time, just enjoying the bird's beautiful music. + +When it was time to go home, Lily remembered the acorns in her pocket. She didn't want to keep them anymore, so she threw them away. She said goodbye to the oak tree and the little bird, and went home with a happy heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy's mommy made him a yummy breakfast with pancakes and syrup. Timmy loved it so much that he ate it all up really fast. + +After breakfast, Timmy went to the living room to play with his toys. He saw a clock on the wall and asked his mommy, "What's that?" His mommy said, "That's a clock. It tells us what time it is." Timmy observed the clock for a while, watching the hands move. + +Suddenly, Timmy's sister, Sally, came into the room and wanted to play with Timmy's toys. Timmy didn't want to share his toys and said, "No, these are mine!" Sally got upset and started to cry. Timmy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry. You can play with them too." Sally stopped crying and they played together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a shiny penny on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +As she was walking, she saw a beautiful butterfly flying gracefully in the air. It was so pretty that Lily followed it. Suddenly, the butterfly flew away and Lily was surprised. She didn't know where it went. + +Lily continued to walk and play, but she couldn't stop thinking about the butterfly. She hoped it would come back and surprise her again someday. And she kept the penny in her pocket as a special treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Bluey. Bluey loved to fly high in the sky and see all the pretty things below. One day, Bluey met a little worm named Wormy. Wormy was sad because he couldn't fly like Bluey. + +"Don't worry, Wormy," said Bluey. "Flying is easy! You just have to flap your wings and try." + +But Wormy struggled to fly. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't do it. Bluey felt bad for Wormy and decided to teach him how to fly. They practiced every day, but it was very boring for Bluey because Wormy was still struggling. + +One day, a big bird came and tried to eat Wormy. Bluey knew he had to save his friend. He flew as fast as he could and pecked the big bird's eyes. The big bird flew away, and Wormy was safe. + +"Thank you, Bluey," said Wormy. "I may not be able to fly like you, but I have a friend who will always save me." + +Bluey felt happy knowing that he had helped his friend and that Wormy was no longer struggling. From that day on, Bluey and Wormy were the best of friends and had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch cartoons on TV. One day, she saw a very noisy cartoon with lots of loud sounds. It made her ears hurt, so she turned it off. + +Lily's mom came in and warned her about watching too much TV. She told her that cartoons can be fun, but too much noise can hurt our ears. Lily nodded her head and promised to be careful. + +From then on, Lily only watched quiet cartoons with soft sounds. She was happy and her ears didn't hurt anymore. And whenever she saw a noisy cartoon, she remembered her mom's warning and turned it off. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest near her house. One day, she saw a mushroom that was as big as her head. It was dark and looked very yummy. + +Lily picked up the mushroom and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! This mushroom is so big and dark. Can we cook it for dinner?" she asked. + +But her mom said, "No, Lily. That mushroom is not safe to eat. It might make you sick." + +Lily was sad, but she listened to her mom. As they walked back home, Lily slipped on a wet leaf and fell down. Her mom helped her up and said, "See, Lily? Sometimes things that look nice can be dangerous. It's important to be careful." + +From that day on, Lily always asked her mom before picking mushrooms in the forest. She learned to be careful and never slipped again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jump on her bed in her bedroom. One day, she jumped too high and fell down. She hurt her arm, but her mommy came to help her. Her mommy gave her a big hug and a kiss to make her feel better. Lily learned that jumping on the bed can be fun, but she needs to be careful so she doesn't hurt herself again. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Jack. He loved to go on holiday with his family. They would always go to the beach and play in the sand. + +One day, Jack woke up early and saw a big storm outside. He knew they couldn't go to the beach that day. So, he decided to take his family to the movies instead. + +At the movies, they saw a funny cartoon about a bald man who went on holiday and got into all sorts of silly adventures. Jack and his family laughed and had a great time. + +When they got home, Jack's son said, "Daddy, I want to be like that bald man when I grow up." Jack smiled and knew that his son would have many fun holidays in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to draw and design pretty pictures. One day, she was drawing in her room when her mom came in and said, "Lily, can you help me with the trash?" + +Lily followed her mom to the kitchen where there was a big bag of waste that needed to be taken out. It was smelly and gross, but Lily didn't mind. She helped her mom tie up the bag and carry it outside to the trash can. + +As they were walking back inside, Lily said, "Mommy, can we design a new trash can that doesn't smell so bad?" Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily. Maybe we can make one out of pretty flowers." + +Lily was so excited about their new project that she forgot all about the stinky trash. She spent the rest of the day drawing pictures of their new flower trash can, and her mom helped her bring it to life. From that day on, taking out the trash wasn't so bad anymore, because they had a beautiful new place to put it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She got an invitation to her friend's birthday party. Lily was happy and showed the invitation to her mom. Her mom said they would go and buy a cheap gift for her friend. + +On the day of the party, Lily wore her favorite dress and held the gift tightly. When they got to the party, Lily saw a magician. The magician made things disappear and reappear. Lily was amazed and clapped her hands. + +After the party, Lily and her mom went back home. Lily was tired but happy. She told her mom how much fun she had and how the magician made things disappear. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it was a great party." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a penny in her pocket and wanted to ride her bike to the store. Her mom said, "Lily, be smart and wear your helmet!" Lily replied, "Okay, Mommy!" + +As she rode her bike, she saw her friend Tommy. "Hi, Tommy!" Lily said. "Do you want to ride bikes with me?" Tommy said, "Yes, please!" + +They rode their bikes to the store and bought some candy with Lily's penny. As they were leaving, Tommy said, "Lily, you are so smart to bring your penny!" Lily smiled and said, "Thanks, Tommy! I love riding bikes with you!" + +They rode their bikes back home, happy and full of candy. Lily's mom said, "Good job, Lily! You were so smart to wear your helmet!" Lily replied, "Thanks, Mommy! I love riding my bike!" +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park with his owner, Emily. Emily always had a leash to keep Max safe. + +One day, Max saw a squirrel and ran after it. Emily tried to call Max back, but he didn't listen. Finally, Max saw that Emily was sad and came back to her. Emily hugged Max and said, "You're so adorable, Max." Max just shrugged and licked Emily's face. From that day on, Max always listened to Emily when she called him back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to count how many eggs they needed for the cake. Lily counted one, two, three, four eggs. Her mommy was very proud of her. + +Then, her mommy put the cake in the oven to bake. Lily watched as the cake rose and turned golden brown. When it was done, her mommy took it out of the oven and let it cool. + +Lily took a bite of the cake and made a sour face. It was too sour! Her mommy explained that she had accidentally put too much lemon juice in the cake. They decided to make another one and this time, Lily made sure to count the ingredients carefully. The second cake turned out perfect and they enjoyed it together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his cane. One day, Timmy saw a lonely dog who was sad and alone. Timmy went up to the dog and asked, "Why are you so lonely?" The dog said, "I'm lonely because I have no one to play with." Timmy felt sorry for the dog and wanted to help. + +So, Timmy decided to cover the dog with his blanket to keep him warm. The dog was so happy and grateful that he licked Timmy's face. Timmy laughed and said, "I'm happy you like it!" But suddenly, the dog's owner came and took the dog away. Timmy was sad and cried because he had lost his new friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends, but it was very cold outside. Her mommy gave her a warm scarf to wear so she wouldn't get sick. + +Lily's mommy always encouraged her to eat healthy food, like fruits and vegetables, so she would grow big and strong. One day, Lily's friend brought candy to share with everyone. Lily's mommy reminded her that candy wasn't healthy, but she didn't want to be rude to her friend. + +Lily's mommy told her that it's important to be polite, but also to make healthy choices. So, Lily decided to have just one piece of candy and then eat an apple for a snack later. Her mommy was proud of her for making a healthy choice and encouraged her to keep it up. From that day on, Lily knew that being healthy was important and she always listened to her mommy's advice. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, Benny's mother told him that he needed to take a nap before going to the park. Benny didn't want to nap, but he knew it was important to listen to his mother. + +After his nap, Benny went to the park and played with his friends. But suddenly, a big fog came and they couldn't see each other anymore. Benny got scared and didn't know what to do. Luckily, his mother was nearby and called out to him. She told him to stay put until the fog cleared up. + +When the fog cleared, Benny and his friends were able to play again. Benny realized that listening to his mother was important because she always knew what was best for him. He was happy that his mother was always available to help him when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to put the dirty dishes in the dishwasher. Lily didn't know how to do it, so her mom showed her how. + +After a few days, Lily's mom asked her to put the dishes in the dishwasher again. But this time, Lily said, "No, I can do it myself." She wanted to be independent. So, she put the dishes in the dishwasher all by herself. + +But when her mom checked the dishwasher, she found out that Lily didn't put the dishes in the right way. Her mom said, "Lily, you need to put the dishes in the right way, so they can get clean." Lily didn't know what to do, so she just shrugged her shoulders. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to ask for help when you don't know how to do something. And it's important to listen and learn from others so you can do things the right way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play outside. One day, she went into the forest to look for berries. She saw a big, dangerous bear and she was scared. She ran back home to tell her mommy what happened. Her mommy hugged her and told her she was safe now. The little girl was happy to be home with her mommy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys in the yard. One day, Timmy saw a saw in the garage. He was confused about what it was for, but he thought it looked cool. + +Timmy picked up the saw and started to rock it back and forth. Suddenly, the saw slipped out of his hands and fell on his foot. Timmy screamed in pain and his mom rushed him to the hospital. + +At the hospital, the doctors tried to fix Timmy's foot, but it was too badly hurt. Timmy had to use crutches to walk for the rest of his life. From that day on, Timmy never played with dangerous tools again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy trains. One day, she saw a purple engine in a toy store. She really wanted to buy it and join it with her other trains. + +Lily saved her allowance money and finally bought the purple engine. She was so happy and couldn't wait to play with it. She joined the purple engine with her other trains and they all chugged along together. + +Lily's little brother saw her playing and wanted to join in too. Lily was happy to share her trains with him. They played together for hours, making the purple engine go faster and slower. It was a fun day for Lily and her brother, all thanks to the purple engine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around. One day, her mom told her it was time to come inside and get ready for bed. + +Lily was not glad to hear this because she wanted to keep playing. But she knew she had to listen to her mom. So, she went inside and her mom helped her dress in her pajamas. + +As Lily was getting ready for bed, she asked her mom, "Mommy, why do we have to strip off our clothes before we sleep?" Her mom smiled and said, "Well, it's more comfortable to sleep in our pajamas." + +Lily understood and felt glad that she learned something new. She gave her mom a big hug and went to sleep, dreaming of all the fun she would have playing outside the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max had soft yellow fur and loved to play outside. One day, Max went for a walk in the park with his owner. While they were playing fetch, Max saw a squirrel and ran after it. His owner called for him to come back, but Max didn't listen. When Max finally gave up chasing the squirrel, he realized he was lost. + +Max walked and walked, but he couldn't find his way back home. He missed his owner and his cozy bed. As the sun began to set, Max started to get scared. He didn't know where to go. Suddenly, he saw a group of stray dogs. They didn't look friendly. Max tried to run away, but they caught him. They took him to their den and Max never saw his owner again. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He lived in the jungle and loved to roar. One day, he went for a walk and found a library. He had never seen so many books before! + +The lion went inside and saw a lady who looked angry. She said, "No roaring in the library!" The lion felt sad because he didn't mean to make her angry. He just wanted to see the books. + +The lady saw the lion was sorry, so she showed him around the library. The lion was happy because he found lots of books about animals. He didn't roar again, but he still loved to read about his friends in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved collecting pastel colors. She had a big box full of different pastel colors, but her favorite color was purple. She loved everything purple, from flowers to dresses. + +One day, Lily went to the park to collect some pretty flowers. She saw a little boy who was crying. She went to him and asked, "Why are you crying?" The boy said, "I lost my purple balloon. It was my favorite." + +Lily felt sad for the boy and said, "Don't worry, I will help you find your purple balloon." They looked everywhere and finally found the balloon stuck in a tree. The boy was happy again and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are so kind." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others, even if it means sacrificing something we love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pizza! One day, her mommy brought home a big pizza with lots of cheese and pepperoni. Lily was so happy! + +But then, her mommy told her that eating too much pizza was dangerous for her tummy. Lily didn't understand what "dangerous" meant, so her mommy explained that it could make her feel sick. + +Lily decided to only have a small number of slices of pizza, so she wouldn't get a tummy ache. She ate the pizza slowly and enjoyed every bite. She was happy that she could still have her favorite food without feeling sick. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to whistle. He would whistle all day long and all the other birds in the forest would stop and listen. One day, the little bird flew to a new forest where he didn't know anyone. He felt scared and alone. + +As he was flying, he saw a big tree with a hole in it. He decided to make it his new home. But when he tried to enter, a big squirrel came out and said, "This is my home, you can't come in!" The little bird felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a friendly rabbit came by and said, "Welcome to our forest! Don't worry, I'll help you find a new home." The little bird felt happy and followed the rabbit. They found a cozy nest in a tree and the little bird felt grateful. + +To show his gratitude, the little bird decided to make a yummy worm pie and share it with his new friends. But as he was gathering the ingredients, he got caught by a mean cat who wanted to eat him. The little bird tried to whistle for help, but it was too late. The cat ate him and the other animals felt sad. + +The moral of the story is that even when we make new friends, we should always be careful and watch out for danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small house with his mom and dad. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to go to the store to deliver a letter to his grandma. Timmy was excited to go on an adventure! + +As Timmy walked to his grandma's house, the weather started to get very bad. The sky turned dark and it started to rain really hard. Timmy was worried that he wouldn't make it to his grandma's house. + +When Timmy finally arrived at his grandma's house, he was soaking wet. His grandma was happy to see him and gave him a warm hug. But when Timmy opened the letter, he realized that he had accidentally delivered the wrong letter! His grandma was disappointed, and Timmy felt very bad. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to pay attention to what we're doing and to double-check our work. Even though Timmy tried his best, he made a mistake that caused his grandma to be disappointed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a lovely butterfly flying around. Sarah wanted to catch the butterfly, so she ran after it. But the butterfly flew away and Sarah got lost in the mist. + +Sarah was scared and didn't know what to do. But then she remembered what her mom had taught her. She took out a piece of paper and folded it into a boat. She put the boat on a stream and followed it. Soon, she found her way back home. + +Sarah learned that it's important to be prepared and know what to do in case of an emergency. She also learned that sometimes things may not go as planned, but there's always a way to find your way back. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was brown and had a cozy nest in a tree. One day, the little bird flew away from its nest to find some food. While the bird was gone, a big wind came and blew the nest out of the tree. When the little bird came back, it couldn't find its nest. It was sad and didn't know where to settle for the night. + +The little bird searched and searched until it found a new nest. It was also brown and cozy, just like its old nest. The little bird settled into the new nest and was happy again. From then on, the little bird made sure to check its nest before it flew away so that it wouldn't lose it again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat soup, especially tomato soup. One day, Lily's mom made her a big pot of tomato soup for lunch. Lily was very happy and ate a lot of soup. + +After lunch, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They decided to play a game of follow the leader. Lily was excited because she wanted to lead the game. She started running and jumping, but she tripped and fell. + +Lily hurt her leg and it didn't fit in her shoe anymore. She cried and her friends tried to help her, but she couldn't walk. Lily's mom had to take her to the hospital. The doctor said that Lily's leg was broken and she needed a cast. Lily was sad because she couldn't play with her friends anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Teddy's friend Bunny fell down and hurt her leg. Teddy felt sad and wanted to help Bunny feel better. He gave her a big hug and Bunny felt happy again. + +Later that day, Teddy needed to go to the toilet. He went to the nearest toilet, but it was very dirty. Teddy knew that he should not leave the toilet like that, so he cleaned it up. He felt proud of himself for doing the right thing. + +Teddy learned that it's important to help others when they are hurt and to always do the right thing, even if it's not easy. From that day on, Teddy always tried to be a good friend and a good citizen of the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to fly his kite on sunny days. He would run and run until his kite was high up in the sky. One day, Timmy was flying his kite when a big gust of wind came and disturbed his kite. His kite flew away and got stuck in a tree. Timmy was sad because he loved his kite very much. + +Timmy decided to climb the tree and get his kite back. But the tree was very tall and Timmy was scared. He asked his dad to help him, but his dad was busy with serious work. Timmy felt alone and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he saw his best friend Johnny coming towards him. Johnny saw that Timmy was upset and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told Johnny about his kite and how it got disturbed by the wind. Johnny said he would help Timmy get his kite back. + +Together, they climbed the tree and got the kite back. Timmy was so happy and thanked Johnny for his help. Timmy learned that it's okay to ask for help when he needs it and that having a good friend is very important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pretend that she was a famous singer. She would put on her mom's high heels and sing into her hairbrush. One day, Lily's dog ran away and she had to go look for him. She put on his collar and went outside to search for him. As she walked around the neighborhood, she pretended she was a famous detective, looking for clues. Finally, she found her dog and was so happy that she sang him a song. From that day on, Lily pretended to be a famous singer and a detective whenever she wanted to have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful lady named Lily. She loved to roll around in the grass and play with her friends. One day, while playing, Lily saw a butterfly with beautiful colors. She wanted to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily's friend, a little boy named Jack, saw her sad face and asked, "What's wrong?" Lily said, "I wanted to catch that butterfly, but it flew away." Jack said, "Don't worry, Lily. Maybe you'll catch it another day." + +The next day, Lily saw the butterfly again. She remembered what Jack said and didn't try to catch it. Instead, she enjoyed watching it fly. Lily learned that sometimes it's better to enjoy things without trying to change them. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Floppy. Floppy had many friends, but some of them were weak and needed help. One day, Floppy had an idea to unite all his friends and make them strong together. + +So, Floppy gathered all his friends and told them about his plan. They all agreed to work together and help each other whenever they needed. They knew the value of being kind and helpful to one another. + +Together, they started to build a big house for all of them to live in. They worked hard every day and helped each other whenever someone felt tired or weak. Finally, they finished building their house and all of them were so happy to live together. They knew that by uniting and working together, they could achieve great things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play. She saw her friend, Tommy, and they started to play together. They played with a ball and jumped up and down. + +Suddenly, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. Lily's mom called out to her, "Lily, come inside! There's a big storm coming and it's a threat to our safety!" Lily quickly ran inside and her mom let her in. They watched the rain from the window and waited for it to stop. + +After a while, the rain stopped and the sun came out. Lily's mom said, "The sun will dry up all the rain. Let's go outside and play again!" Lily and Tommy were happy and ran outside to play in the sun. They played until it was time for dinner. From that day on, they always remembered to stay safe during a storm. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar. It was a young caterpillar that loved to crawl around the garden. One day, the caterpillar saw a big, juicy fruit hanging from a tree. It wanted to eat the fruit, but it was too high up. + +The caterpillar tried and tried to crawl up the tree but it couldn't reach the fruit. It felt sad and hungry. Suddenly, a wise old butterfly flew by and saw the caterpillar. The butterfly said, "Don't worry little caterpillar, one day you will become a beautiful butterfly and you will be able to fly up to the fruit." + +The caterpillar didn't understand what the butterfly meant, but it felt happy and hopeful. Many days passed and the caterpillar kept crawling and eating leaves. One day, it started to feel strange. It wrapped itself in a cocoon and fell asleep. When it woke up, it had turned into a beautiful butterfly! The butterfly remembered what the wise old butterfly had said and flew up to the fruit. It finally got to eat the big, juicy fruit it had been dreaming of. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big red ball that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy was playing with his ball when he fell down and hurt his knee. He cried out in pain and his mommy came running to help him. + +Mommy picked Timmy up and held him in her arms. She tried to make him feel comfortable by giving him a hug and a kiss. Timmy felt a little better, but his knee still hurt a lot. Mommy and Timmy discussed what they should do to help the pain go away. + +They decided to put a bandage on Timmy's knee and give him some medicine. But even with the bandage and medicine, Timmy's knee still hurt. He couldn't play with his ball anymore and he felt very sad. Timmy learned that sometimes even when we try to make things better, they don't always turn out okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look up at the sky at night and see all the stars. One night, she saw a shooting star and made a wish. She wished that she could fly up to the stars and touch them. + +The next day, Lily saw a bird that had fallen out of its nest. It looked helpless and sad. Lily wanted to help the bird, so she asked her mom for a box and some towels. She made a cozy nest for the bird and put it in the box. She supported the box with her hands and carried it to a nearby tree. She put the box on a branch and watched as the bird flew away. + +That night, Lily looked up at the stars again and saw the shooting star she had wished on. She felt happy knowing that she had helped the bird and made a wish that everyone could be as happy as she was. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play basketball. He had a big basketball that he liked to bounce and throw. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a basket to carry his basketball around. Timmy was so excited to have a basket for his basketball. + +Timmy took his basketball and put it in the basket. Then he spread his arms out wide and ran around the yard. He was so excited to have a basket for his basketball. Timmy played with his basketball all day long and every time he was done, he put it back in his basket. Timmy loved his basketball and his basket. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun. He loved summer season the most because he could play with his friends all day long. Timmy had a dependable dog named Max, who always played with him. + +One day, Timmy and Max were playing in the park when Timmy saw his favorite ice cream truck. He asked Max if he wanted some ice cream, but Max refused. Timmy went to get some ice cream, and Max stayed behind. + +While Timmy was gone, Max saw a squirrel and chased after it. Max ran across the street and got hit by a car. Timmy was so sad when he came back and saw Max lying on the ground. He cried and cried, and knew he would miss his dependable friend forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color, and was very creative. One day, she decided to make a special present for her mommy's birthday. She went to her room and started drawing on a big piece of paper. + +Her little brother, Max, came into the room and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I'm making a special present for Mommy's birthday," Lily replied. + +Max looked at the paper and said, "That's a big chest. What are you going to put in it?" + +Lily smiled and said, "I'm going to measure it and make sure it's the perfect size for Mommy's present." + +After Lily finished her drawing, she carefully cut it out and put it in a box. On Mommy's birthday, she gave her the present and Mommy was so happy. "Wow, Lily, this is so creative! And the chest is the perfect size for my new necklace," Mommy said. + +Lily was proud of herself for making such a special present, and she knew that her mommy loved it. From then on, she continued to use her creativity to make special gifts for her family and friends. +Lily liked to play with her toys in the bathtub. She had a duck, a boat, a fish and a frog. She made them swim and splash and talk to each other. She was having fun. + +But then her brother Tom came in. He was bigger and older than Lily. He wanted to take a bath too. He said, "Move over, Lily. I need to wash." He grabbed the boat and the fish from Lily. He threw them on the floor. + +Lily was angry. She said, "No, Tom. Those are my toys. Give them back." She tried to reach for them, but Tom pushed her away. He said, "Too bad, Lily. You have to share. I'm the boss." + +Lily felt sad and mad. She wanted to make Tom go away. She saw the frog in her hand. She had an idea. She said, "Okay, Tom. You can have the frog. Here you go." She threw the frog at Tom's face. + +Tom was surprised. He felt the frog hit his nose. He said, "Ow! That hurt, Lily. Why did you do that?" He dropped the boat and the fish. He rubbed his nose. + +Lily saw her chance. She kicked Tom in the leg. She said, "That's for taking my toys, Tom. Now go away." She grabbed the boat and the fish. She put them back in the bathtub. + +Tom was angry and sore. He said, "You're mean, Lily. You can't kick me. I'm telling mom." He ran out of the bathroom. + +Lily smiled. She said, "Bye, Tom. Have a nice day." She hugged her duck. She was happy. She had her toys and her bathtub. She thought, "This is not an ordinary day. This is a great day." She continued to play. +Tommy and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tommy had a big truck and Lily had a doll. They were having fun until Tommy saw Lily's doll. He wanted to play with it too. + +"Give me your doll!" Tommy said to Lily. He grabbed the doll from her hands. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She tried to get the doll back. They pulled and tugged on the doll. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mommy said. She came into the living room and saw them fighting. "You have to share your toys. Tommy, give Lily her doll back. Lily, let Tommy play with it for a while." + +But Tommy and Lily did not listen to Mommy. They kept on fighting over the doll. They did not see that the doll's dress was tearing and its hair was falling out. They were spoiled and did not care about the doll. + +Suddenly, the doll's head popped off. It rolled on the floor. Tommy and Lily stopped fighting and looked at the doll. They saw that it was broken. They started to cry. + +"Look what you did!" Tommy said to Lily. + +"It's your fault!" Lily said to Tommy. + +They both felt bad. They wished they had shared the doll. They wished they had not been spoiled. + +Mommy saw the broken doll and the crying children. She felt sad and angry. She picked up the doll's head and the body. She said to Tommy and Lily: + +"You have to learn to be nice to each other and to your toys. You have to say sorry to each other and to the doll. You have to fix the doll or you will not get any new toys. Do you understand?" + +Tommy and Lily nodded. They said sorry to each other and to the doll. They hugged and said they would share their toys. They asked Mommy to help them fix the doll. Mommy smiled and said she would. She hoped they would not be spoiled again. She hoped they would not panic over a toy. She hoped they would be happy and play nicely. +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play with toys and eat cake. One day, they went to a party. There was a big cake on the table. It looked yummy. + +Tom and Sue wanted some cake. They waited for their turn. But some big kids were mean. They took a lot of cake and did not share. They laughed at Tom and Sue. They said harsh words. Tom and Sue felt sad. + +Then, a nice lady came. She saw Tom and Sue. She smiled at them. She cut a big piece of cake and gave it to them. She said, "Here you go, you can have this cake. It is very good. You are very good." + +Tom and Sue were happy. They thanked the nice lady. They ate the cake. It was very good. They shared it with each other. They passed the cake back and forth. They smiled at each other. They were friends. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They wanted to make a car out of it. They cut out windows and doors and drew wheels and lights on it. They were very proud of their car. + +"Let's go for a ride!" Tim said. He climbed into the box and pretended to steer. "Beep beep!" + +"Wait for me!" Lily said. She tried to climb in too, but there was not enough room. She felt sad and angry. "It's not fair! You always get the best seat!" + +Tim saw that his sister was upset. He was a thoughtful boy. He loved his sister and wanted to share with him. He had an idea. He got out of the box and said, "You can have the front seat, Lily. I'll sit in the back. We can take turns." + +Lily smiled. She was happy that her brother was so kind. She hugged him and said, "Thank you, Tim. You are the best brother ever!" + +They both got into the box and pretended to drive around. They had a lot of fun. They did not fight over the seat any more. They were good friends. They did not know it yet, but their mom was watching them from the window. She was proud of them too. She thought they were very thoughtful children. +Lily liked to create things with her hands. She liked to draw, to paint, to cut and to glue. She always had a lot of ideas in her head. She wanted to show her class what she could do. + +One day, she brought a big box to school. She had worked on it for a long time at home. She had made a castle out of cardboard, paper and stickers. It had towers, windows, doors and flags. It was very pretty and colorful. + +She put it on the table and waited for her teacher and her friends to see it. She was very proud of her castle. She thought they would like it too. + +But then, Ben came along. Ben was a mean boy. He liked to break things and make fun of others. He saw Lily's castle and he laughed. He said it was ugly and silly. He said it was not a real castle. He said he could make a better one. + +He grabbed the castle and threw it on the floor. It broke into pieces. Lily was very sad and angry. She cried and shouted at Ben. She said he was a bad boy. She said he had no right to ruin her castle. + +The teacher heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken castle and the upset children. She scolded Ben and made him apologize to Lily. She said he had to help her fix the castle or make a new one. She said he had to learn to respect other people's work and feelings. + +She hugged Lily and praised her for her creativity. She said she was sorry for what happened. She said she liked her castle very much. She said it was a real castle. She said she was proud of her. + +Lily felt a little better. She thanked the teacher and accepted Ben's sorry. She said she would let him help her with the castle. She said she hoped he would be nicer from now on. + +They worked together on the castle. They glued the pieces back and added some more decorations. They made it even prettier and more colorful. They put it back on the table and smiled. + +They had created a new castle. They had learned a lesson. They had made a friend. +Lily was a small girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll, a ball, a car and a bear. She put them on the floor and made them talk to each other. She was happy. + +But then her big brother Tom came into the room. He did not mind Lily's toys. He wanted to watch TV. He walked to the sofa and stepped on Lily's car. The car made a loud noise and broke. Lily was sad. + +"Tom, you broke my car!" Lily cried. "You are bad!" + +Tom did not say sorry. He did not care. He sat on the sofa and turned on the TV. He watched a show with loud music and funny animals. He laughed. + +Lily was angry. She wanted to make Tom mind her toys. She had an idea. She took her ball and threw it at Tom's foot. The ball hit Tom's foot hard. Tom felt pain. He yelled. + +"Ow! Lily, you hurt my foot!" Tom shouted. "You are bad!" + +Lily did not say sorry. She did not care. She smiled. + +"Now you mind my toys!" Lily said. "They are mine!" + +Tom was mad. He wanted to get back at Lily. He had an idea. He took his bear and threw it at Lily's head. The bear hit Lily's head soft. Lily felt tickle. She giggled. + +"Ha! Tom, you tickle my head!" Lily laughed. "You are funny!" + +Tom did not expect that. He was surprised. He looked at Lily. She looked at him. They both smiled. + +"Sorry, Lily, I broke your car," Tom said. "You are nice." + +"Sorry, Tom, I hurt your foot," Lily said. "You are nice too." + +They hugged. They were happy. + +They played with their toys together. They shared. They minded each other. They were friends. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked very fun. Ben wanted to go first, but Lily said, "No, I want to go first. You always go first." + +Ben was angry and said, "Fine, you go first. But I will go faster than you." He pushed Lily to the slide and ran after her. + +Lily climbed up the ladder and sat on the slide. She was scared because the slide was very high and steep. She looked down and saw Ben waiting for her. He said, "Come on, Lily, slide down. Don't be a baby." + +Lily felt tears in her eyes. She wanted to slide down, but she was too afraid. She said, "Ben, I don't want to slide. I want to go back." + +Ben laughed and said, "Too late, Lily. You have to slide. It's your turn. And you have to be fast, because I want to slide too. Don't waste time." + +Lily cried and said, "Please, Ben, help me. I'm scared." + +Ben saw that Lily was very pale and shaking. He felt sorry for her. He remembered that he loved his sister and he didn't want to hurt her. He said, "Okay, Lily, I will help you. Don't cry. I will save you." + +He climbed up the ladder and reached for Lily's hand. He said, "Hold my hand, Lily. I will slide with you. We will do it together. It will be fun." + +Lily held Ben's hand and nodded. She felt better with Ben by her side. They slid down the slide together, laughing and screaming. They landed on the ground and hugged each other. + +They were happy and proud. They had done something brave and fun. They had saved each other. They had not wasted time. They had learned to share and care. They had a good time. +Tom likes to read books. He has many books in his room. He reads books about animals, cars, and space. He learns new things from books. + +One day, Tom finds a big book in his closet. He does not know this book. He opens the book and sees many pictures. The pictures are colorful and shiny. They show a place with trees, flowers, and birds. Tom wants to go to this place. + +He reads the words on the first page. The words say: "This is a magic book. If you say the magic word, you can go to the place in the book. The magic word is 'please'." + +Tom is excited. He says the magic word. He feels a wind. He closes his eyes. When he opens his eyes, he is in the place in the book. He sees the trees, the flowers, and the birds. He is happy. He runs and plays in the place. He makes friends with the animals. He has fun. + +After a while, Tom hears his mom calling him. He says goodbye to the animals. He says the magic word again. He feels a wind. He closes his eyes. When he opens his eyes, he is in his room. He sees the book on his bed. He smiles. He hugs the book. He says: "Thank you, magic book. You are my favorite book." +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the soil and look for worms and bugs. Lila found a big purple flower and showed it to Ben. "Look, Ben, a purple flower! It is so pretty!" she said. + +But Ben did not look. He was busy digging a hole. He wanted to find a treasure. He ignored Lila and the flower. He said, "I don't care about flowers. I want to find something shiny and cool." + +Lila felt sad. She wanted Ben to play with her and the flower. She tried to put the flower in his hole, but he pushed it away. He said, "Go away, Lila. You are ruining my hole. This is my spot. Find your own spot." + +Lila ran away, crying. She felt lonely and hurt. She did not want to play with Ben anymore. She found a shady spot under a tree and sat down. She hugged the flower and sniffed it. It smelled nice. + +Soon, she heard a voice. It was Mia, another friend from next door. She saw Lila and the flower. She said, "Hi, Lila. What are you doing? Can I play with you?" + +Lila looked up and smiled. She said, "Hi, Mia. I am playing with this purple flower. It is so pretty. Do you want to see?" + +Mia nodded and sat down next to Lila. She said, "Yes, I want to see. I love purple flowers. They are my favorite. Can I smell it?" + +Lila nodded and shared the flower with Mia. They smelled it and laughed. They became friends and played with the flower. They did not care about Ben and his hole. They ignored him and had fun. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Anna. Anna had long yellow hair and a pretty pink dress. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Lily's daddy came home with a big box. He said it was a surprise for Lily. Lily was very excited and wanted to see what was inside. She opened the box and saw a new doll. But this doll was not like Anna. This doll was bald and had no hair at all. She also had a green dress and green shoes. + +Lily did not like the new doll. She said, "Daddy, why did you give me this doll? She is ugly and has no hair. I want Anna, not this doll." + +Daddy smiled and said, "Lily, this doll is very special. She is not ugly, she is beautiful. She has no hair because she is sick. She has to wear a green dress and green shoes because green is the color of hope. She needs a friend like you to play with her and make her happy." + +Lily looked at the new doll and felt sorry for her. She said, "Daddy, I'm sorry. I didn't know she was sick. What is her name?" + +Daddy said, "Her name is Grace. She is a brave and kind doll. She likes to sing and read stories. Do you want to play with her?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, daddy. I want to play with Grace. Maybe I can share Anna's hair with her. And we can sing and read stories together." + +Daddy hugged Lily and said, "That's very nice of you, Lily. I'm sure Grace will love you and Anna. You are a good girl." + +Lily took Grace and Anna to her room. She put them on her bed and said, "Hello, Grace. I'm Lily. This is Anna. We are your friends. Do you want to play with us?" + +Grace smiled and said, "Hello, Lily. Hello, Anna. Thank you for being my friends. Yes, I want to play with you." + +Lily, Grace and Anna played for a long time. They brushed each other's hair, sang songs and read stories. They had a lot of fun. They also yawned a lot, because they were tired. Lily said, "Grace, you are a very special doll. I'm glad daddy gave you to me. You are not ugly, you are beautiful. And green is a nice color." + +Grace said, "Lily, you are a very special girl. I'm glad you are my friend. You are not mean, you are kind. And yellow is a nice color." + +They hugged each other and fell asleep. Daddy came to check on them and smiled. He was happy that Lily and Grace were friends. He turned off the light and said, "Good night, my girls. I love you." +Tom and Lily wanted to play outside, but it was raining. They put on their gear: boots, coats, and hats. They went to the door, but Mom stopped them. + +"Wait, kids. You can't go out yet. You need to take an umbrella. It will prevent you from getting wet and sick," Mom said. + +"But Mom, we like the rain. We want to splash in the puddles and make mud pies," Tom said. + +"And we don't mind getting dirty. We can wash later," Lily said. + +Mom shook her head. "No, no. You can play in the rain, but you need to be safe and warm. Here, take this umbrella. It's big enough for both of you. And don't stay out too long, okay?" + +"Okay, Mom. Thank you for the umbrella," Tom and Lily said. They took the umbrella and opened it. It was blue and had stars on it. They liked it. + +They went outside and had fun. They splashed in the puddles and made mud pies. They laughed and sang. The umbrella kept them dry and cozy. They were happy. +Jen and Sam were friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars. One day, Jen had a new doll. She was very pretty and had long hair. Jen did not want to share her doll with Sam. + +"Can I play with your doll?" Sam asked Jen. + +"No, she is mine. You are not allowed to touch her," Jen said. She was mean. + +Sam was sad. He wanted to play with Jen, but she was not a reliable friend. He looked for another toy. He saw a big car. It was red and shiny. He liked it. + +"Can I play with your car?" Sam asked Tom, who had the car. + +"Sure, you can. I will share with you," Tom said. He was nice. + +Sam and Tom played with the car. They had fun. They made noises and raced. Jen saw them. She was jealous. She wanted to play with the car too. + +"Can I play with your car?" Jen asked Tom. + +"No, you cannot. You did not share your doll with Sam. You are not allowed to play with our car," Tom said. He was fair. + +Jen was angry. She tried to grab the car from Tom. Tom did not let her. They fought. Jen bit Tom's lip. It hurt. Tom cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow! You are bad! You bit me!" Tom said. + +Sam and Tom ran away from Jen. They did not want to play with her anymore. Jen was alone. She had her doll, but she had no friends. She was sorry. She wished she had shared. But it was too late. The end. +Lily was very sleepy. She wanted to go to bed, but she had to wait for Mommy and Daddy. They were busy in the kitchen, making dinner. Lily yawned and rubbed her eyes. She looked around the living room for something to play with. + +She saw her teddy bear on the sofa. She picked it up and hugged it. She pretended that the teddy bear was talking to her. + +"Hello, Lily," the teddy bear said in a friendly voice. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, please," Lily said. "But I'm very sleepy. Can we play a quiet game?" + +"Sure," the teddy bear said. "How about we play hide and seek? I'll hide and you find me." + +"OK," Lily said. She closed her eyes and counted to ten. The teddy bear ran away and hid behind the cupboard. Lily opened her eyes and looked around. She saw the teddy bear's ears sticking out from behind the cupboard. + +"I found you!" Lily said. She ran to the cupboard and pulled the teddy bear out. She giggled and hugged him again. + +"You're very good at finding me," the teddy bear said. "Do you want to hide now?" + +"OK," Lily said. She put the teddy bear on the sofa and ran to the other side of the room. She hid under the table. She waited for the teddy bear to find her. + +But the teddy bear did not move. He was very sleepy too. He yawned and closed his eyes. He fell asleep on the sofa. + +Lily peeked out from under the table. She saw the teddy bear sleeping. She smiled and crawled out. She tiptoed to the sofa and snuggled next to the teddy bear. She yawned and closed her eyes. She fell asleep too. + +Mommy and Daddy came out of the kitchen. They saw Lily and the teddy bear sleeping on the sofa. They smiled and kissed them gently. They covered them with a blanket and turned off the light. They whispered, "Good night, sweet dreams." +Sara liked to soar in the sky. She had a big balloon that was red and shiny. She held the string tight and ran with the balloon. The wind made the balloon go higher and higher. Sara felt happy and free. + +But Tom was mean. He did not like Sara or her balloon. He wanted to make her sad. He waited for Sara to run near him. Then he grabbed the string and pulled hard. He tried to take the balloon from Sara. + +Sara did not let go. She used her muscle to hold the string. She shouted at Tom to stop. But Tom was stronger. He pulled harder and harder. The string broke. The balloon flew away. + +Sara cried. She watched her balloon soar in the sky. She could not get it back. She felt sad and angry. Tom laughed. He did not care. He ran away. + +Sara was pale. She had no balloon. She had no friend. She had a bad day. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big pond with many ducks. + +"Look, ducks!" Tom says. "They are hungry. Let's get some rice for them." + +"Okay," Lily says. "I have some rice in my bag. Mom gave it to me for lunch." + +They run to the bench where their bags are. Lily opens her bag and takes out a box of rice. She shares it with Tom. They walk to the pond and throw some rice to the ducks. + +"Quack, quack, quack!" the ducks say. They swim to the rice and eat it. Tom and Lily smile. They like to feed the ducks. + +But then, a big goose comes. It is bigger and louder than the ducks. It sees the rice and wants it. It chases the ducks away and tries to get all the rice. + +"Hey, stop it!" Tom says. "That's not nice. The rice is for the ducks, not for you." + +"Go away, goose!" Lily says. "You are mean. You are scaring the ducks." + +But the goose does not listen. It honks and flaps its wings. It comes closer to Tom and Lily. It wants more rice. + +Tom and Lily are scared. They do not like the goose. They are confused. Why is the goose so greedy? They drop the rice and run back to the bench. They hug their moms. + +"Mom, mom, there is a bad goose!" Tom says. "It took the rice from the ducks. It was scary." + +"Mom, mom, can we go home?" Lily says. "I don't like the park anymore. The goose is mean." + +Their moms comfort them. They tell them that the goose is not bad, just hungry. They tell them that they can come back to the park another day, when the goose is gone. They tell them that they are brave and kind for feeding the ducks. + +Tom and Lily feel better. They say goodbye to the ducks. They hope the goose will share the rice with them. They hold their moms' hands and go home. They are still friends. +Tom was angry. He did not want to go to bed. He wanted to play with his toys. But his mom said it was time to sleep. She took him to his room and gave him a hug and a kiss. + +"Good night, Tom. I love you," she said. + +"I don't love you. You are mean," Tom said. He kicked his mom's leg. It hurt. + +Mom was sad. She looked at Tom with big eyes. "Why did you kick me, Tom? That is not nice. You hurt me and you hurt my feelings. We are family. We should be kind to each other." + +Tom felt bad. He saw his mom's tears. He did not mean to make her cry. He was just angry. He did not like to go to bed. He wanted to say sorry, but he did not know how. + +He saw his teddy bear on his bed. He loved his teddy bear. He picked it up and gave it to his mom. "Here, mom. This is for you. I love you. I'm sorry I kicked you." + +Mom smiled. She hugged Tom and his teddy bear. "Thank you, Tom. That is very sweet of you. I love you too. I'm sorry I made you angry. I know you don't like to go to bed. But you need to sleep. Sleep is good for you. It makes you grow and learn and dream." + +Tom nodded. He understood. He was still a little angry, but he was also tired. He yawned. He lay down on his bed. Mom tucked him in and kissed him again. + +"Good night, Tom. Sweet dreams," she said. + +"Good night, mom. Sweet dreams," he said. + +He closed his eyes and fell asleep. He dreamed of playing with his toys and his family. He was happy. He forgot about his bitter kick. +Anna and Ben were playing in the living room. They had many toys and books, but they wanted to do something different. They saw a big cushion on the sofa and had an idea. + +"Let's make a fort with the cushion!" said Anna. + +"OK, that sounds fun!" said Ben. + +They took the cushion and put it on the floor. They used some chairs and blankets to make walls and a roof. They crawled inside and pretended they were in a secret place. + +They were having a good time, until they heard a grumpy voice. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my cushion?" It was Dad, who had just come home from work. He was tired and wanted to rest on the sofa. + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They remembered that the cushion was Dad's favorite. They felt sorry for taking it. + +"Sorry, Dad, we were playing fort," said Anna. + +"We didn't mean to make you grumpy," said Ben. + +Dad looked at their fort and smiled. He was not grumpy anymore. He remembered that he used to play fort when he was a kid. + +"That's OK, I understand," he said. "But can I join you?" + +Anna and Ben nodded and made some room for Dad. They invited him to their fort and shared their toys and books. They had more fun together. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big ball that bounced high. One day, they took the ball to the park, where there was a lot of grass and trees and flowers. + +They threw the ball to each other, laughing and running. But then, something bad happened. The ball hit a sharp rock and split in two. The twins were very sad and angry. They each wanted to keep a part of the ball, but they could not agree on who would get which part. + +"It's my ball, I saw it first!" Lily said. + +"No, it's mine, I threw it last!" Ben said. + +They pulled and tugged on the ball, but it did not help. They only made the split bigger and bigger. They started to cry and shout. + +A lady who was walking her dog saw them and came over. She was wearing a hat with many colors and a dress with many buttons. She looked unusual, but kind. + +"What's the matter, little ones?" she asked. + +"Our ball split and we don't know what to do!" Lily and Ben said. + +The lady smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have a solution. Why don't you share the ball and make something new with it? You can use your imagination and have fun. Look, I have some glue and some stickers and some ribbons in my bag. You can use them to decorate your ball parts and make them look different." + +Lily and Ben liked the idea. They stopped crying and shouting and said thank you to the lady. They took the glue and the stickers and the ribbons and started to work on their ball parts. They made them look like animals and flowers and stars. They were very proud of their creations. + +They showed them to the lady, who clapped and said, "How wonderful! You have made two new toys out of one old one. And you have learned to share and to be creative. You are very smart and kind, Lily and Ben." + +Lily and Ben hugged the lady and thanked her again. They gave her a sticker and a ribbon as a gift. Then they ran to a new place in the park, where they played with their new toys and with each other. They were very happy and forgot about the split ball. They had learned a new lesson and made a new friend. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shiny things. Sometimes they found coins, buttons, or shells. But today they found something very special. It was a gem! + +"Wow, look at this!" Anna said, holding up the gem. It was blue and sparkled in the sun. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can I see?" Ben asked, reaching out his hand. Anna gave him the gem and he looked at it closely. "It is amazing! Where did you find it?" + +"I found it under that rock," Anna said, pointing to a big rock. "Maybe there are more gems there!" + +They ran to the rock and started to dig again. They hoped to find more gems, but they only found sand and stones. They were sad and tired. + +"Let's go home," Ben said, giving the gem back to Anna. "You can keep it. It is yours. You found it." + +"Thank you, Ben. You are very generous," Anna said, smiling. "But I want to share it with you. You are my friend. We can take turns to keep it." + +"Really? That is very nice of you, Anna. You are a good friend too," Ben said, hugging Anna. "I like playing with you." + +They hugged each other and put the gem in their pocket. They walked home, happy and proud. They had found a gem and a friend. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to read books. They had many books in their room, but their favorite was a big book with many pictures and stories. One day, they found a new book on their shelf. It was old and dusty, and had a mysterious lock on it. + +"Where did this book come from?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe Mom or Dad gave it to us," Max said. + +They tried to open the book, but it was locked. They looked for a key, but they could not find one. + +"Maybe we can break the lock," Max said. + +"No, that's not nice. We have to behave and respect the book," Lily said. + +They decided to ask Mom or Dad about the book, but they were not home. They had gone to the store and left a note for the twins. + +"Be good, kids. We'll be back soon. Love, Mom and Dad." + +Lily and Max put the book back on the shelf and waited for their parents. They wondered what was inside the book. Maybe it had magic or secrets or adventures. They wanted to see the pages and read the stories. + +They heard a noise from the shelf. It sounded like a click. They looked at the book and saw that the lock was open. + +"Wow, how did that happen?" Max said. + +"Maybe the book wants us to read it," Lily said. + +They took the book and opened it. They saw a page with a big picture of a castle and a dragon. The page had a message: + +"Welcome to the book of wonders. If you want to enter the castle, say the magic word." + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They felt curious and excited. They wanted to enter the castle and see the dragon. + +They said the magic word together: + +"Please." +Ben and Lily went to the park with Mom. They saw a big cart with many things in it. The cart was filthy. It had old clothes, cans, papers and dirt. Mom said, "Do not touch the cart, it is not ours and it is dirty." + +But Ben and Lily were curious. They wanted to see what was in the cart. They waited until Mom was talking to a friend. Then they ran to the cart. They started to pick things from the cart. They picked a hat, a doll, a book and a ball. They put them on the ground and played with them. + +Suddenly, a man came out of the bushes. He was angry. He shouted, "Hey, what are you doing with my stuff? Give it back!" He ran to the cart and grabbed the things from Ben and Lily. He threw them back into the cart. He glared at Ben and Lily. He said, "Go away, you little thieves!" + +Ben and Lily were scared. They cried and ran to Mom. Mom saw what happened. She was sorry and mad. She said, "Ben and Lily, you should not have touched the cart. It belongs to the man and he needs it. You should respect other people's things. And you should not play with filthy things. They can make you sick." + +Mom hugged Ben and Lily and said, "I love you, but you did a bad thing. You have to say sorry to the man and to me." Ben and Lily nodded. They walked to the cart with Mom. They said sorry to the man and to Mom. The man was still angry, but he said, "OK, just don't do it again." Mom said, "Thank you for forgiving them. I hope you have a good day." Then they left the park and went home. Mom said, "You have to wash your hands and face. And you have to learn from your mistake. Next time, listen to me and be careful." Ben and Lily said, "Yes, Mom. We are sorry. We love you." Mom smiled and said, "I love you too." +Lily was playing with her doll in the garden. She liked to pretend that her doll was her baby sister. She gave her doll a bottle, a blanket and a kiss. + +"Look, Mommy, I am a good mommy to my doll," she said. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, you are, Lily. You are very kind and gentle. Do you want to come inside and have a snack?" + +Lily nodded and picked up her doll. She followed Mommy to the kitchen. On the table, she saw a huge box with a bow. It was bigger than her doll. + +"What is that, Mommy?" she asked. + +Mommy said, "That is a surprise for you, Lily. Do you want to open it?" + +Lily was curious and excited. She put her doll down and ran to the box. She pulled the bow and tore the paper. Inside, she found a huge doll. It was bigger than her. It had long hair, a pretty dress and a smile. + +"Wow, Mommy, it is a huge doll! Thank you, thank you!" she said. + +Mommy hugged her and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I know you love dolls. This is a special doll. She can talk and sing and play with you. Do you want to try?" + +Lily nodded and pressed a button on the doll's hand. The doll said, "Hello, Lily. I am your new friend. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily was amazed and happy. She said, "Yes, I do. You are so nice and beautiful. What is your name?" + +The doll said, "My name is Daisy. I like to play tea party and dress up and sing songs. Do you like those things too?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I do. They are my favorite things. Come, Daisy, let's play together. You can meet my other doll. She is your baby sister." + +Lily took Daisy's hand and led her to the garden. She introduced her to her other doll and gave them both a snack. They played and sang and had fun. Lily was very happy. She had a huge doll and a new friend. +Ben likes to drink water. He has a big cup with a straw. He drinks water every day. He likes to drink water from the tap, from the bottle, and from the fountain. + +One day, Ben goes to the zoo with his mom and dad. He sees many animals. He sees lions, monkeys, birds, and snakes. He likes the animals, but he is thirsty. He wants to drink water. + +He sees a big pool with many fish. The fish are blue, yellow, red, and green. They swim and jump in the water. Ben thinks the fish are pretty. He wants to drink the water with the fish. + +He runs to the pool and puts his straw in the water. He tries to drink the water. But the water is salty and bitter. He spits out the water. He does not like the water. + +Then he sees a big fish with sharp teeth. The fish is scary. The fish opens its mouth and swims to Ben. Ben is afraid. He drops his cup and straw. He screams and runs away. + +His mom and dad hear him scream. They run to him and hug him. They tell him not to drink the water with the fish. They tell him the water is not good for him. They tell him the fish is not nice. They tell him to drink only clean water. + +Ben is sorry. He says he is sorry. He says he will not drink the water with the fish again. He says he will drink only clean water. He says he does not like the scary fish. + +His mom and dad give him a new cup with clean water. He drinks the water. He likes the water. He feels better. He smiles and says thank you. He says he loves his mom and dad. He says he loves the zoo. But he does not love the fish. +Lily liked to keep notes. She had a big book with many pages. She wrote notes about everything she saw and did. She used crayons and stickers to make her notes pretty. She loved her note book very much. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw many things to write notes about. She saw birds and flowers and swings and slides. She wrote notes on her book and drew pictures. She was very happy. + +But then, she saw something else. She saw an old man sitting on a bench. He had a big hat and a long beard. He looked sad and lonely. Lily wanted to write a note about him, but she did not have any more pages left in her book. She had used them all. + +She thought for a moment. Then, she had an idea. She tore out the last page of her book. She wrote a note on it with her crayon. She wrote: "Hello, old man. I hope you are not sad. You have a nice hat and a long beard. I like them. I am Lily. I like to keep notes. This is a note for you. Have a good day." + +She ran to the old man and gave him the note. He smiled and thanked her. He said: "Hello, Lily. I am Sam. I am not sad, but I am lonely. I do not have many friends. You are very kind and sweet. I like your note. It is a note for me. Thank you." + +Lily smiled and hugged him. She said: "You are welcome, Sam. You are my friend. I am glad you like my note. It is a note for you. Have a good day." + +She ran back to her mom and dad. They were proud of her. They said: "Lily, you are a good girl. You made a new friend. You shared your note book. You made someone happy." + +Lily was proud of herself. She said: "I like to keep notes. But I like to give notes, too. Notes are good. They make people happy." +Tom and Jen like to play with toys. They have a big box of toys in their room. One day, they find a wire in the box. It is long and thin and shiny. + +"What can we do with this wire?" Tom asks Jen. + +"Let's make a necklace!" Jen says. She takes the wire and bends it into a circle. She puts some beads on the wire. They are red and blue and yellow. + +"Wow, that is pretty!" Tom says. He helps Jen close the wire. Jen puts the necklace around her neck. + +"Look at me!" Jen says. She runs to the mirror. She smiles and twirls. + +Tom claps his hands. He applauds Jen. "You are so good at making things!" he says. + +Jen is happy. She hugs Tom. "Thank you, Tom! You are a good brother!" she says. + +They play with the wire and the beads some more. They make more necklaces and bracelets and rings. They have fun. They are proud of their work. They show their mom and dad. Mom and dad applaud them too. They say they are very clever and creative. Tom and Jen feel good. They love their wire and their beads and their toys. They love their mom and dad and each other. They are a happy family. +Anna and Ben went to the museum with their mom. They saw many things, like big bones, shiny rocks, and old paintings. Anna liked the bones best. She said, "Look, mom, a dinosaur! It is so big and scary!" + +Ben liked the rocks best. He said, "Look, mom, a gem! It is so pretty and sparkly!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, they are very nice. But we have to be quiet and careful in the museum. We don't want to touch or break anything." + +They walked around the museum for a long time. They learned a lot of new things. But they also got very cold. The museum had a lot of windows, and it was a cold and snowy day. Anna and Ben started to shiver. They said, "Mom, we are cold. Can we go home?" + +Mom looked at the window and saw the snow. She said, "Yes, it is very cold. And look, the sky is clear. Maybe we can see some stars tonight. Let's go home and have some hot chocolate." + +Anna and Ben nodded and followed mom. They put on their coats and hats and gloves. They said goodbye to the museum and the dinosaur and the gem. They went outside and saw the snowflakes and the stars. They felt warm and happy. They said, "We love the museum. And we love hot chocolate. And we love mom." +Tom and Lily went to the park with Mom. They saw many pigeons on the grass. Tom wanted to hold a pigeon. He ran after them, but they flew away. + +"Come back, pigeons!" Tom shouted. "I want to hold you!" + +Lily was smarter than Tom. She had some bread in her pocket. She broke it into small pieces and threw them on the ground. The pigeons came back and ate the bread. + +Lily picked up a pigeon gently. It was gray and white, with shiny eyes and soft feathers. She held it close to her chest. + +"Look, Tom, I have a pigeon!" Lily said. "It is a gifted pigeon. It can fly and sing and find its way home." + +Tom was jealous of Lily. He wanted a pigeon too. He tried to grab the pigeon from Lily, but she did not let go. + +"No, Tom, this is my pigeon!" Lily said. "You have to be nice to pigeons. They are not toys. They are friends." + +Mom saw Tom and Lily fighting. She came over and took the pigeon from Lily. She stroked its head and thanked it for being so brave. Then she let it go. The pigeon flew away, back to its family. + +"Bye, pigeon!" Lily waved. "Thank you for being my friend!" + +Tom was sad. He did not have a pigeon. He did not have a friend. + +Mom hugged Tom and Lily. She said, "You don't need to hold a pigeon to be happy. You have each other. You are brother and sister. You are gifted too. You can run and play and learn and love. And you can always make new friends, with pigeons or people." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They said, "We love you, Mom. And we love each other. And we love pigeons too." +Lily and Tom were brother and sister. They liked to play in the park, but sometimes they would quarrel over toys. One day, they found a big ball that looked like a lion. Lily wanted to play with it, but so did Tom. + +"Give me the ball, it is mine!" Lily said. + +"No, it is mine, I saw it first!" Tom said. + +They pulled and pushed the ball, but neither of them would let go. They started to shout and cry. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. They looked up and saw a real lion in the park. It was wild and hungry. It saw the children and the ball, and it wanted to eat them. + +Lily and Tom were very scared. They forgot about the ball and ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. The lion chased them, but it was too slow. The mom saw the lion and called for help. Soon, some men came and caught the lion. They took it back to the zoo, where it belonged. + +Lily and Tom hugged their mom and each other. They were sorry for quarreling over the ball. They realized that the ball was not important, and that they should share and be kind to each other. They learned that quarreling can be dangerous, and that love is stronger than fear. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and share their snacks. One day, they found a big, shiny thing in the park. It looked like a ball, but it had many colors and lights on it. + +"Wow, what is this thing?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know, but it is pretty. Can I hold it?" Lily said. + +"Okay, but only for a little bit. Then you have to give it back to me," Tom said. He was generous, but he also liked the thing a lot. + +Lily took the thing and smiled. She pressed a button and the thing made a funny noise. It sounded like it was trying to speak. + +"Hello, hello, can you hear me?" the thing said. + +Tom and Lily gasped. They had never heard a thing speak before. + +"Who are you?" Lily asked. + +"I am a toy from outer space. I came here to find a friend. Will you be my friend?" the thing said. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They were curious and excited. They wanted to be friends with the thing. + +"Yes, we will be your friend. What is your name?" Tom asked. + +"My name is Zee. Thank you for being so kind and generous. You can play with me and learn about my planet. But you have to be careful. There are some bad people who want to take me away. They are looking for me right now," Zee said. + +Tom and Lily felt scared. They did not want anyone to hurt Zee or take him away. They decided to hide him in their backpack and take him home. They hoped they could keep him safe and happy. They did not know that the bad people were already following them. +Tom and Lily like to play hide and seek in the park. They have a bike with two pedals that they share. One day, they see a bright red balloon in the sky. They want to catch it, but it is too high. + +They have an idea. They ride the bike very fast and look for a big hill. They find one near the pond. They pedal hard and go up the hill. They hope they can reach the balloon. + +But when they get to the top, they see a big dog. The dog is barking and running towards them. They are scared. They turn the bike around and go down the hill. They look for a place to hide. + +They see a big bush with many flowers. They ride the bike behind the bush and stop. They hope the dog will not find them. They hold each other and wait. + +They hear the dog sniffing and growling. They close their eyes and wish the dog will go away. They hear a voice. It is a man. He is calling the dog. He says, "Rover, come here. Leave the kids alone. They are just playing." + +They open their eyes and see the man. He is holding a leash. He smiles and says, "Sorry, kids. My dog is friendly, but he likes to chase things. He saw your bright bike and wanted to play. Are you OK?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They are happy the man is nice. They say, "It's OK. We were playing hide and seek. We wanted to catch the balloon, but it was too high." + +The man looks at the sky and sees the balloon. He says, "I have an idea. Why don't you come with me? I have something that can help you catch the balloon. It is in my car. Do you want to see it?" + +Tom and Lily look at each other. They are curious. They say, "Yes, please. What is it?" + +The man says, "Follow me. I'll show you. It is a surprise. You will like it." + +They follow the man to his car. They see a big basket and a big bag. The man opens the bag and a big balloon comes out. It is bigger than the red balloon. It is bright and colorful. It has a rope that is tied to the basket. + +The man says, "This is a hot air balloon. It can fly in the sky. Do you want to try it?" + +Tom and Lily are amazed. They say, "Wow! Yes, please. Can we?" + +The man says, "Sure. But first, you have to ask your parents. Do you know where they are?" + +Tom and Lily say, "Yes, they are over there. They are sitting on a bench. They are watching us." + +The man says, "OK, then. Let's go and ask them. Maybe they want to join us too. It will be fun." + +They go to the bench and ask their parents. Their parents are surprised, but they agree. They think it is a nice adventure. They thank the man for his kindness. They all get in the basket and the man turns on the fire. The balloon fills with hot air and starts to rise. They wave goodbye to the dog and the bike. They fly in the sky and catch the red balloon. They are happy and excited. They have a wonderful day. +Jenny was a big girl who liked to do things by herself. She was independent and did not need help from anyone. One day, she went to the mall with her mom and dad. They wanted to buy some clothes and toys for her. + +"Jenny, stay close to us, okay?" her mom said. "The mall is very big and crowded. You might get lost if you wander off." + +"I know, I know," Jenny said. "I'm not a baby. I can take care of myself." + +She did not listen to her mom and dad. She saw a lot of shiny and colorful things in the mall that caught her eye. She wanted to see them all. She ran from one store to another, without looking back at her parents. + +She did not notice that her mom and dad were not following her. She did not hear them calling her name. She did not see the worried and angry faces of the people around her. She was having too much fun. + +She saw a big toy store that had a lot of dolls and cars and puzzles. She went inside and played with everything. She did not care about the time or the rules. She did not mention to anyone that she was alone. + +She was so busy that she did not see a man who was watching her. He had a mean and sneaky look on his face. He had a bad plan in his mind. He wanted to take Jenny away from the mall and do something bad to her. + +He waited until Jenny was near the door. Then he grabbed her hand and said, "Come with me, little girl. I have a surprise for you." + +Jenny was scared and confused. She did not know who the man was. She did not like his voice or his touch. She wanted to scream and run away. But the man was strong and fast. He dragged her outside the mall. + +"Help! Help!" Jenny cried. "Mom! Dad! Where are you?" + +She hoped that her mom and dad would hear her and save her. She wished that she had listened to them and stayed close to them. She realized that she was not as independent as she thought. She needed her mom and dad to protect her and love her. + +Luckily, her mom and dad did hear her. They had been looking for her all over the mall. They had been worried and sad. They had asked the security guards and the store clerks and the other shoppers if they had seen Jenny. They had not given up hope. + +They saw the man who was taking Jenny away. They ran after him and shouted, "Stop! That's our daughter! Let her go!" + +The man was surprised and scared. He let go of Jenny and tried to run away. But the security guards caught him and held him. They called the police and told them what the man had done. + +Jenny ran to her mom and dad and hugged them. She was happy and relieved. She was sorry and ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry, mom and dad. I was wrong. I should have listened to you and stayed close to you. I love you." + +Her mom and dad hugged her back. They were happy and relieved. They were not angry or disappointed. They said, "We love you too, Jenny. We're glad you're safe. We're proud of you for being brave and smart. But you have to be careful and responsible too. You can't do everything by yourself. You need us and we need you." + +Jenny learned a lesson that day. She learned that being independent does not mean being careless or selfish. It means being able to make good choices and follow the rules. It means being able to ask for help and listen to advice. It means being able to respect and trust her mom and dad. She learned that being independent is good, but being part of a family is better. +Tom and Lily liked to pretend they were on a big stage. They used a curtain to make a show for their toys. They put on funny hats and sang silly songs. Their toys clapped and cheered for them. + +One day, they found a new curtain in the closet. It was red and shiny and had gold stars on it. Tom and Lily thought it was the most jolly curtain they had ever seen. They decided to use it for their next show. + +They hung the curtain on a rope and made a sign that said "Tom and Lily's Star Show". They invited their mom and dad and their toys to watch. They put on their best hats and got ready to sing. + +They pulled the curtain and said "Hello, everyone! Welcome to our star show! We are going to sing some songs for you. Are you ready?" Their mom and dad and their toys said "Yes, we are ready!" + +Tom and Lily sang their songs with big smiles. They sang about the sun and the moon and the stars. They sang about their friends and their family and their toys. They sang with loud voices and made funny faces. They had so much fun. + +When they finished, they bowed and said "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Their mom and dad and their toys clapped and cheered for them. They said "That was a wonderful show! You are both very jolly and talented!" + +Tom and Lily felt very happy and proud. They hugged each other and said "We love to pretend. We love to sing. We love our jolly curtain. And we love you!" +Sam and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Rex. Rex is big and brown and likes to run and bark. + +One day, Mom says, "It is time for lunch. I made some soup for you. It is hot and yummy. Come and sit at the table." + +Sam and Mia run to the table. They see two bowls of soup and two spoons. They also see some bread and butter. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We are hungry." + +Mom says, "Be careful. The soup is hot. Blow on it before you eat. And don't forget to feed Rex. He is hungry too." + +Sam and Mia blow on their soup. They take small bites. They say, "Mmm, this soup is yummy. We like it. Can we have more?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can have more. But first, feed Rex. He is waiting for you." + +Sam and Mia look at Rex. He is sitting by the door. He is wagging his tail. He looks at them with big eyes. He says, "Woof, woof." + +Sam and Mia say, "OK, Rex. We will feed you. Don't worry." They get up from the table. They take a bowl of dog food and a bowl of water. They put them on the floor for Rex. Rex runs to the bowls. He eats and drinks. He says, "Woof, woof." + +Sam and Mia say, "Good boy, Rex. You are a good dog. We love you." They pet him and hug him. Rex licks them and wags his tail. He says, "Woof, woof." + +Mom says, "You are good kids. You are kind to Rex. You can have more soup and bread if you want. And then we can play together." + +Sam and Mia say, "Yay, Mom. We want more soup and bread. And we want to play with you and Rex. We are happy." They run back to the table. They eat and drink. They say, "Mmm, this soup is yummy. We like it." +Lila and Ben went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. Lila liked the elephants best, because they had big ears and long noses. Ben liked the monkeys best, because they made funny noises and jumped around. + +Then they came to the ostriches. Ostriches are big birds with long necks and legs. They have feathers, but they cannot fly. Lila and Ben wanted to see them closer, so they leaned on the fence. But one ostrich did not like that. It came near them and pecked at their hats. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lila and Ben cried. "Go away, you smelly ostrich!" + +Mom and Dad heard them and ran to help. They pulled Lila and Ben away from the fence and checked their heads. They were not hurt, but their hats were torn and dirty. + +"Sorry, kids, the ostrich was probably scared of you. You should not lean on the fence, it is not safe," Mom said. + +"But Mom, the ostrich was smelly and mean. It ruined our hats," Ben said. + +"Maybe it was smelly because it was hot and sweaty. And maybe it was mean because it was hungry or lonely. You should try to be kind to animals, even if they are different from you," Dad said. + +Lila and Ben felt a little sorry for the ostrich. They decided to give it some of their popcorn as a peace offering. The ostrich ate the popcorn and made a soft noise. It looked happier. + +"See, it is not so bad. Maybe it just wanted to be friends," Lila said. + +"Maybe. But I still like the monkeys better," Ben said. + +They waved goodbye to the ostrich and went to see the other animals. They had a fun day at the zoo. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with a hole. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Maybe there is a bird or a mouse," Lily said. + +"Or maybe a treasure or a toy," Tom said. + +They went closer to the hole and looked inside. They saw a pair of big yellow eyes staring at them. They heard a loud "hoo-hoo". + +They jumped back and screamed. It was an owl! + +"Who are you?" the owl asked. + +"We are Lily and Tom. We are playing in the park. Who are you?" Lily asked. + +"I am Ollie. I am an owl. I live in this tree. What are you doing here?" Ollie asked. + +"We wanted to see what was in the hole. We did not know you were here. We are sorry," Tom said. + +"It is okay. I am not angry. I am just curious. Do you want to learn about owls?" Ollie asked. + +"Yes, please. We like to learn new things," Lily said. + +"Okay. Come closer. I will explain some things about owls. But be careful. Do not touch my feathers. They are very soft and delicate," Ollie said. + +Lily and Tom went closer to the hole and listened to Ollie. He explained that owls are birds that can fly at night. He explained that owls have big eyes and ears to see and hear in the dark. He explained that owls eat mice and other small animals. He explained that owls make different sounds to communicate. + +Lily and Tom asked many questions and Ollie answered them. They learned a lot about owls. They also saw that Ollie had a red scarf around his neck. + +"Why do you have a red scarf?" Lily asked. + +"It is a gift from my friend. He is a fox. He gave it to me for my birthday. He said it makes me look smart and warm. Do you like it?" Ollie asked. + +"Yes, we do. It is very nice. You are lucky to have a friend like that," Tom said. + +"Thank you. You are very kind. You are also my friends now. Do you want to come back and visit me again?" Ollie asked. + +"Yes, we do. We like you, Ollie. You are very smart and friendly. We will come back and see you soon," Lily said. + +"Good. I will be happy to see you again. But now it is time for me to sleep. I am very tired. Goodbye, Lily and Tom. Have fun in the park. And remember, owls are cool," Ollie said. + +"Goodbye, Ollie. Sleep well. And remember, you are cool too," Lily and Tom said. + +They waved to Ollie and left the hole. They went back to their parents and told them about their new friend. They were very happy. They had a great day in the park. +Lily liked to study. She liked to look at books with many colorful pictures and words. She liked to learn new things and remember them. She wanted to do well in her exam. + +Her exam was on Friday. She had to answer questions about animals, shapes, and numbers. She was not afraid. She studied every day with her mom and dad. They helped her practice and praised her. + +On Friday, Lily went to school with her backpack. She saw her teacher and her friends. She smiled and said hello. She was ready for her exam. + +The teacher gave her a paper with colorful drawings. She asked Lily to name the animals, point to the shapes, and count the numbers. Lily did her best. She knew most of the answers. She felt happy and proud. + +When she finished, she gave the paper back to the teacher. The teacher looked at it and smiled. She said, "Good job, Lily! You studied hard and did very well. You are a smart and wonderful student. I am proud of you." + +Lily felt warm and happy. She thanked the teacher and hugged her. She ran to her mom and dad, who were waiting for her. She showed them her paper and said, "Look, I did it! I passed my exam. I studied hard and learned a lot. I love school and books and colors. Can we study more at home?" + +Her mom and dad hugged her and kissed her. They said, "We are so happy for you, Lily. You did it! You passed your exam. You studied hard and learned a lot. You love school and books and colors. And yes, we can study more at home. We love you, Lily. You are our smart and wonderful daughter." +Tom is a bald man who likes to count. He has a big jar of treats on his desk. He counts them every day. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. He has ten treats in his jar. + +One day, he has a visitor. It is his niece, Lily. Lily is a little girl who likes treats. She sees the jar on Tom's desk. She wants to have a treat. She asks Tom, "Can I have a treat, please?" + +Tom smiles and says, "Sure, you can have a treat. But first, you have to count them with me. Can you count?" Lily nods and says, "Yes, I can count. I learned at school." + +Tom and Lily count the treats together. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. They have ten treats in the jar. Tom says, "Good job, Lily. You can count very well. Now, you can choose one treat. Which one do you want?" + +Lily looks at the treats. They are different colors and shapes. She likes the red one. It is a heart. She says, "I want the red one. It is pretty." Tom says, "Okay, you can have the red one. It is yours." He gives her the red treat. + +Lily says, "Thank you, Tom. You are very nice." She eats the red treat. It is sweet and yummy. She hugs Tom and says, "I love you, Tom. You are the best uncle." Tom hugs her back and says, "I love you, too, Lily. You are the best niece." They are happy. They have a treat and a hug. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. Sara and Ben do not talk the same language. Sara talks Spanish and Ben talks English. But they can still have fun and understand each other. + +One day, Sara and Ben go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and run to it. Sara goes first and slides down. She laughs and says, "Me gusta!" Ben waits for his turn and slides down. He smiles and says, "I like it!" + +They take turns sliding and talking. Sara teaches Ben some Spanish words and Ben teaches Sara some English words. They learn new words and have more fun. Their moms watch them and are happy. + +Sara and Ben are generous. They share their toys and books with each other. They also share their language and teach each other. They are good friends. They like to talk and play. They do not care if they talk different. They care if they are kind. +Sara loves yogurt. She eats it every day for breakfast. She likes to put fruit and nuts on it. She thinks it is yummy and good for her. + +One morning, Sara wakes up and goes to the kitchen. She sees her mom and dad. They are talking and looking worried. Sara says, "Hi, mom. Hi, dad. Can I have yogurt, please?" + +Her mom says, "I'm sorry, Sara. We don't have any yogurt today. The store was closed yesterday. We have to wait until it opens again." + +Sara feels sad. She really wants yogurt. She says, "But I love yogurt. It is my favorite. Can we make some?" + +Her dad says, "We don't have the things we need to make yogurt, Sara. We need milk and yogurt starter. We don't have those either. Maybe we can try something else for breakfast. How about eggs and toast?" + +Sara shakes her head. She doesn't like eggs and toast. She only likes yogurt. She says, "No, thank you. I don't want eggs and toast. I want yogurt." + +Her mom says, "I know, Sara. I'm sorry. We will get some yogurt as soon as we can. But you have to eat something, honey. You need to grow strong and healthy. How about some oatmeal and banana?" + +Sara thinks for a moment. She likes oatmeal and banana. They are not as good as yogurt, but they are better than eggs and toast. She says, "OK, mom. I will try some oatmeal and banana. But can we get some yogurt later?" + +Her mom says, "Yes, Sara. We will get some yogurt later. I promise. Now, let's wash our hands and sit at the table. It's time to eat." +Tim has a robot toy that he likes very much. He can make the robot move with a remote. The robot can walk, talk and make noises. Tim thinks his robot is very tough and cool. + +One day, Tim goes to the park with his mom and his robot. He sees another boy with a robot toy too. The boy's robot is bigger and has more colors. The boy says his robot is better than Tim's robot. He says his robot can move faster and stronger. He says his robot can beat Tim's robot in a fight. + +Tim feels angry and sad. He does not like the boy's words. He loves his robot and he does not want to fight. But the boy keeps saying mean things. He says Tim is scared and his robot is weak. He pushes a button and his robot moves towards Tim's robot. + +Tim does not know what to do. He does not want to hurt the boy's robot, but he does not want his robot to get hurt either. He looks at his mom for help, but she is talking to another mom. He looks at his robot and sees its eyes. The robot looks at Tim and seems to say, "Don't worry, I am with you." + +Tim feels brave and proud. He pushes a button and his robot moves too. The robot walks, talks and makes noises. The robot says, "I am tough and cool. I am your friend. We can do this." + +The two robots move closer and closer. They are ready to fight. But then, something happens. A big dog runs into the park and sees the robots. The dog thinks the robots are toys. The dog barks and jumps and tries to grab the robots. + +The boy and Tim are shocked and scared. They forget about their fight. They only want to save their robots. They run after the dog and shout, "Stop! Leave our robots alone!" + +The dog does not listen. The dog is fast and strong. The dog catches the boy's robot and shakes it hard. The robot breaks and falls to the ground. The boy cries and runs to his robot. He picks up the pieces and hugs them. + +Tim feels sorry for the boy. He knows how he would feel if his robot broke. He stops running and looks at his robot. His robot is still moving and safe. The robot looks at Tim and seems to say, "You are tough and cool. You are my friend. We did it." + +Tim smiles and hugs his robot. He walks to the boy and says, "I am sorry about your robot. It was a nice robot. Do you want to play with my robot? We can share and be friends." + +The boy looks at Tim and his robot. He wipes his tears and nods. He says, "Thank you. That is very kind of you. Your robot is a nice robot too. Yes, let's play and be friends." + +Tim and the boy play with the robot. They make the robot move and have fun. They forget about their fight and their differences. They are happy and friendly. The dog runs away and finds another toy. The mom sees the boys and smiles. She is proud of Tim and his robot. She thinks they are very tough and cool. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big hill with a lot of trees. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +They held hands and walked up the hill. They saw a lot of birds, flowers and bugs. They were happy and curious. They reached the top of the hill and looked around. They saw a big house. It was old and dark. It had no windows or doors. It looked scary. + +Lily and Tom wanted to go closer and see the house. They let go of their hands and walked towards the house. They heard a loud noise. It was a scream. It came from the house. It sounded angry and mean. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They turned around and ran back to the hill. They did not want to see the house anymore. They wanted to go back to the park. They ran as fast as they could. They did not look back. + +They reached the bottom of the hill and saw their mom. She was waiting for them. She had a picnic basket. She had sandwiches, cookies and juice. She smiled and hugged them. She asked them what they saw on the hill. + +Lily and Tom told her about the house. They said it was old and dark and empty. They said they heard a scream. They said they were scared. They said they did not want to go there again. + +Mom listened and nodded. She said they were brave and smart. She said they did the right thing. She said they should not go near the house. She said it was not safe. She said they should stay in the park. She said the park was fun and nice. + +Lily and Tom agreed. They said they liked the park. They said they liked the slide, the swing and the run. They said they liked the birds, the flowers and the bugs. They said they liked the picnic. They said they liked their mom. + +They ate their sandwiches, cookies and juice. They laughed and talked. They forgot about the house. They were happy and safe. They had a good day. +Sara was a girl who liked to own many things. She had many toys, books, clothes and dolls. She did not like to share them with anyone. She always said, "This is mine, and that is mine. You cannot play with them." + +One day, a big storm came to her town. The wind was very strong and the rain was very heavy. Sara was scared. She ran to her room and hugged her things. She thought, "I hope my things are safe. I do not want to lose them." + +But the storm was too powerful. It broke the roof of her house and water came in. Sara's things got wet and dirty. Some of them flew away with the wind. Sara cried and cried. She said, "My things, my things. Where are they?" + +Her mom and dad came to her room. They were wet and gray too. They hugged Sara and said, "Do not worry, Sara. We are safe. That is what matters. Things are not important. They can be replaced. But we cannot. We love you, Sara." + +Sara looked at her mom and dad. She felt sorry. She said, "I am sorry, mom and dad. I was selfish. I did not care about you. I only cared about my things. But you are right. You are more important than anything. I love you too." + +Sara learned a lesson that day. She learned that owning many things does not make you happy. She learned that sharing and caring make you happy. She learned that family is the most precious thing you can have. +Lily was a poor girl who lived in a small house with her mom and dad. She did not have many toys or clothes, but she was happy and kind. One day, she got an invitation from her friend Anna, who lived in a big house with a pool and a garden. Anna invited Lily to come to her birthday party and have fun with her and the other kids. + +Lily was very excited and thanked Anna for the invitation. She asked her mom if she could go, and her mom said yes, but they had to walk because they did not have a car. Lily did not mind, she liked to walk and see the flowers and the birds. She put on her best dress and her shoes and took a small gift for Anna. It was a drawing of a rainbow that Lily had made with her crayons. + +Lily and her mom walked for a long time until they reached Anna's house. It was very big and shiny, and there were balloons and streamers everywhere. Lily saw Anna and ran to hug her. Anna was happy to see Lily and took her to the backyard, where the pool and the cake and the games were. Lily had never seen such a beautiful party. She played with Anna and the other kids, and they had a lot of fun. They ate cake and ice cream, and drank juice and water. Lily was very thirsty, so she drank a lot of water. She felt happy and full. + +Lily thanked Anna for the party and the invitation, and said goodbye to her and the other kids. She hugged her mom and they walked back to their small house. Lily told her mom everything that happened at the party, and how much she liked Anna and the pool and the cake. Her mom smiled and said she was glad that Lily had a good time. She said that Lily was a good girl and a good friend, and that she was proud of her. Lily smiled and said she loved her mom. They hugged and went to bed. Lily dreamed of rainbows and pools and cakes. She was happy. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wore a pink apron with flowers on it. She helped mom stir the soup, cut the bread, and set the table. She felt happy and peaceful. + +One day, mom had a new thing in the kitchen. It was a big box with buttons and a door. Mom said it was a microwave. She said it could make food hot very fast. Lily was curious. She wanted to see how it worked. + +When mom was not looking, Lily opened the door of the microwave. She saw a plate with cheese inside. She thought it looked yummy. She wanted to try some. She reached for the plate, but it was too high. She climbed on a chair and leaned into the microwave. She grabbed the plate and pulled it out. + +But as she did, she bumped the buttons with her elbow. The microwave started to make a loud noise and a bright light. Lily was scared. She dropped the plate and tried to get out. But it was too late. The door closed and locked. Lily was trapped inside the microwave. + +Mom heard the noise and ran to the kitchen. She saw the microwave on and the chair next to it. She realized what had happened. She screamed and tried to open the door. But it was stuck. She could not save Lily. + +The microwave kept making noise and light. It was shrinking Lily. Lily felt hot and small. She cried and called for mom. But mom could not hear her. Lily was too tiny. She shrank and shrank until she was gone. The microwave stopped. It was quiet and peaceful. But mom was not. She was sad and angry. She wished she had never bought the microwave. She wished she had watched Lily more. She wished Lily was still alive. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the forest. They liked to look for animals and flowers and mushrooms. One day, they saw a big mushroom that was red and white. It looked like a house for a fairy. + +"Wow, look at that mushroom!" Ben said. "Can we touch it?" + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe it is not good to touch. Maybe it is dirty or ouchy." + +They went closer to the mushroom and saw that it had a door and a window. They heard a tiny voice inside. + +"Hello, who is there?" the voice said. + +Ben and Lily were surprised and curious. They knocked on the door. + +"Hello, we are Ben and Lily. We are twins. We like your mushroom. Can we see you?" Ben said. + +The door opened and a little fairy came out. She had wings and a dress and a crown. She smiled at Ben and Lily. + +"Hello, I am Fina. I live in this mushroom. You are very nice to visit me. Do you want to come in?" she said. + +Ben and Lily nodded and followed Fina inside. The mushroom was cozy and colorful. There were books and toys and pictures. Fina showed them around and gave them cookies and juice. + +Ben and Lily had fun with Fina. They played games and read stories and sang songs. They learned that Fina was a forest fairy who took care of the plants and animals. She told them that living in a mushroom was difficult sometimes, because it was small and wet and cold. + +Ben and Lily felt sorry for Fina. They wanted to help her. + +"We have an idea," Lily said. "Why don't you come with us to our house? You can stay with us and be our friend. Our house is big and warm and dry. You can have your own room and bed and clothes. You can play with us and our toys and our dog. You will be happy there." + +Fina was touched by Lily's offer. She liked Ben and Lily very much. They were kind and sweet and funny. She wanted to be their friend. But she also loved her mushroom and her forest. She did not want to leave them. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very generous. But I cannot go with you. This is my home. This is where I belong. I have a job to do here. I have to take care of the forest. I would miss it too much. And I would miss you too. But we can still be friends. You can come and visit me anytime. And I can come and visit you sometimes. How does that sound?" she said. + +Ben and Lily understood Fina's choice. They respected her decision. They were happy that they could still be friends. They agreed to visit each other often. + +They hugged Fina and said goodbye. They thanked her for the cookies and juice and the fun. They promised to come back soon. + +Fina hugged them back and said goodbye. She thanked them for their kindness and their company. She promised to come and see them soon. + +They waved at each other and smiled. They walked away from the mushroom, holding hands. They felt a warm feeling in their hearts. They had made a new friend. +Ben and Lily were friends. They liked to play together at the park. One day, Ben got an invitation in the mail. It was from Sam, who lived next door. Sam was having a birthday party and wanted Ben to come. + +Ben was happy. He showed the invitation to Lily. "Look, Lily, Sam is having a party. He wants me to come. Do you want to come too?" + +Lily looked at the invitation. She saw a picture of a cake and balloons. She smiled. "Yes, Ben, I want to come too. It looks fun. When is the party?" + +Ben read the invitation. He knew some words. He pointed to the date and time. "The party is on Saturday at two o'clock. We have to wear smart clothes. Sam's mom said so." + +Lily nodded. She liked to wear smart clothes. She had a dress with flowers and a bow. She said, "I have a smart dress. What will you wear, Ben?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He had a shirt with buttons and a tie. He said, "I will wear my smart shirt and tie. I think Sam will like it." + +Lily agreed. She said, "You will look very smart, Ben. I think Sam will be happy to see us." + +Ben and Lily went home to tell their moms about the party. They were excited. They could not wait for Saturday. They wanted to step into Sam's house and have fun. They hoped there would be cake and balloons and games. They were glad they got the invitation. +Sam was a little boy who liked to hop. He hopped on the bed, he hopped on the couch, he hopped on the floor. He hopped so much that his mom said, "Sam, stop hopping or you will hurt yourself!" + +But Sam did not listen. He hopped and hopped and hopped. He hopped to the kitchen, he hopped to the bathroom, he hopped to the door. He hopped so fast that he did not see the rug. He tripped on the rug and fell down. He hit his head on the wall and cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sam said. "Mom, mom, mom!" + +Mom came running and saw Sam on the floor. She saw blood on his head and felt scared. She picked him up and hugged him. She said, "Sam, you are hurt. We need to go to the hospital." + +Sam did not like the hospital. He did not like the bright lights, the loud noises, the strange people. He did not like the needle, the bandage, the medicine. He wanted to go home. He said, "Mom, I want to go home. I don't like the hospital." + +Mom said, "I know, Sam. I don't like the hospital either. But the doctor said you need to stay here for a little while. He said you have a bump on your head and you need to rest. He said you will be fine soon." + +Sam felt sad and scared. He said, "Mom, will you stay with me?" + +Mom said, "Of course, Sam. I will stay with you. I love you, Sam. You are my perfect boy." + +Sam felt better. He hugged his mom and said, "I love you, mom. You are my perfect mom." + +Mom and Sam cuddled on the bed. They read a book, they sang a song, they told a joke. They smiled and laughed. They forgot about the hospital. They were happy. +Tom was bored. He had no toys to play with. His mother was busy in the kitchen. She told him to sit on the chair and wait. But Tom did not want to sit. He wanted to do something fun. + +He looked around the room. He saw a big window. He saw a dull sky. He saw some birds flying. He wanted to see them better. He got off the chair. He walked to the window. He tried to reach the glass. But he was too small. + +He had an idea. He saw a stool. He pushed it to the window. He climbed on it. He stood on his toes. He touched the glass. He smiled. He saw the birds closer. They were colorful and noisy. He liked them. + +But his mother did not like what he did. She heard the stool move. She turned around. She saw Tom standing on the stool. She was scared. She ran to him. She pulled him down. She hugged him. She said, "No, Tom, no! That is dangerous. You could fall. You could hurt yourself. You have to listen to me. You have to sit on the chair." + +Tom was sad. He did not mean to be bad. He just wanted to see the birds. He said, "Sorry, mother. Sorry. But the sky is dull. And the birds are pretty. Can I see them, please?" + +His mother sighed. She was not angry. She was glad he was safe. She said, "I know, Tom, I know. The sky is dull today. But the birds are pretty. And you are pretty too. You are my pretty boy. How about we go outside later? We can see the birds better. We can feed them some bread. We can have some fun. But first, you have to sit on the chair. And you have to wait. Can you do that for me?" + +Tom nodded. He said, "Yes, mother. Yes. I can do that. I can sit on the chair. I can wait. But can I have a toy? A toy to play with?" + +His mother smiled. She said, "Of course, Tom. Of course. You can have a toy. Here, take this. It is a car. A red car. You can make it go vroom vroom. You can pretend it is flying. Like the birds. But not on the stool. On the floor. OK?" + +Tom took the car. He said, "Thank you, mother. Thank you. I like the car. It is red. It is fast. It goes vroom vroom. It flies. Like the birds. But on the floor. OK." + +He went back to the chair. He sat on it. He played with the car. He made it go vroom vroom. He pretended it was flying. He was happy. He waited for his mother. He waited to go outside. He waited to see the birds. He waited to have some fun. +Lily and Ben are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys and read books. But they do not like to sleep in their own beds. They are afraid of the dark night. + +One night, they hear a loud noise outside their window. They think it is a monster. They run to their parents' room and knock on the door. + +"Mom, Dad, can we sleep with you?" they ask. "We are scared of the monster." + +Mom and Dad open the door and hug them. They say, "There is no monster, sweeties. It is just the wind. The wind makes the trees and the leaves move. It is not scary, it is natural." + +But Lily and Ben are still afraid. They say, "Please, can we sleep with you? Just for tonight?" + +Mom and Dad smile and say, "Okay, just for tonight. But tomorrow, you have to sleep in your own beds. You are big and brave, and there is nothing to fear in the dark." + +They let Lily and Ben climb into their bed. They cuddle them and sing them a lullaby. Lily and Ben feel safe and warm. They close their eyes and fall asleep. + +They spend the night with their parents. They dream of happy things. They do not hear the wind anymore. They are not afraid of the dark night. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with their puppy, Spot. Spot is black and white and very fast. He likes to run and jump and bark. + +One day, Lily and Tom go to the park with Spot. They see a big slide. Lily and Tom want to go on the slide. They ask Spot to wait for them. + +"Spot, stay here. We will be back soon. Be a good puppy," Lily says. + +"OK, have fun. I will watch you," Spot says. + +Lily and Tom climb up the stairs and slide down. They laugh and scream. They think it is very fun. They do it again and again. + +Spot watches them. He thinks it looks fun too. He wants to try. He runs to the slide. He jumps on the stairs. He climbs up. He slides down. + +But Spot is not used to the slide. He feels dizzy. He does not laugh or scream. He whines and shakes. He does not like it. + +Lily and Tom see Spot. They are surprised. They run to him. + +"Spot, what are you doing? Are you OK?" Tom asks. + +"Spot, you are not supposed to go on the slide. It is too big for you. You could get hurt," Lily says. + +"I'm sorry. I wanted to play with you. But the slide made me dizzy. I don't like it. I want to go home," Spot says. + +Lily and Tom hug Spot. They say they are sorry too. They say they love him. They say they will play something else with him. + +They take Spot home. They give him water and a treat. They play fetch and tug-of-war. Spot feels better. He is happy. He wags his tail. He barks. + +Lily and Tom are happy too. They love their puppy. They say he is the best. They say they will never leave him alone again. They say they will always work together. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the farm. They see many animals. They see cows, sheep, chickens and pigs. + +One day, they see a new animal. It is big and furry. It has a long nose and big ears. It is not a pig. It is an elephant. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom says. "What is it?" + +"I don't know," Mia says. "Maybe it is a big pig." + +They go closer to the elephant. The elephant sees them. It makes a loud noise. It sounds like this: "Prrrrr!" + +Tom and Mia are scared. They run away. + +"That is not a pig!" Tom says. "That is a monster!" + +"No, it is not a monster," Mia says. "It is an elephant. I saw it in a book." + +"An elephant?" Tom says. "What is an elephant?" + +"An elephant is an animal from far away. It is very big and strong. It can use its nose to pick up things. It is not bad. It is just different." + +"Really?" Tom says. "Can we be friends with it?" + +"Maybe," Mia says. "But we have to be careful. It is very big and we are very small." + +They go back to the elephant. They say hello. The elephant says "Prrrrr!" again. But this time, it is not loud. It is soft. It is like a smile. + +Tom and Mia smile too. They touch the elephant's furry skin. They give it some grass. The elephant eats it. It is happy. + +Tom and Mia are happy too. They have a new friend. It is not a pig. It is an elephant. And it is furry. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had a big box of toys in their room, and they would make up stories with them. One day, they found a magic wand in the box. It was shiny and had a star on the end. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben said. "I wonder what it can do." + +"Let's try it!" Lily said. "Maybe it can make things bigger or smaller." + +They took the wand and went downstairs to the living room. They saw their lazy cat, Fluffy, sleeping on the rug near the fireplace. The fireplace was warm and cozy, and had orange flames. + +"Let's make Fluffy bigger!" Ben said. He pointed the wand at the cat and said, "Big, big, big!" + +But nothing happened. Fluffy just yawned and stretched. + +"Maybe it's broken," Lily said. "Let me try." She pointed the wand at the fireplace and said, "Small, small, small!" + +Suddenly, the fireplace started to shrink. The flames became tiny and the wood became like toothpicks. The rug and the wall also shrank, making a hole in the floor. + +"Uh-oh," Ben said. "That's not good." + +"Quick, make it big again!" Lily said. + +But before they could do anything, Fluffy woke up and saw the hole. He was curious and jumped into it. He disappeared into the dark. + +"Fluffy!" Ben and Lily shouted. "Come back!" + +They ran to the hole and looked inside. They saw Fluffy, but he was very small. He was smaller than a mouse. He looked scared and confused. + +"Fluffy, don't worry, we'll save you!" Ben said. He held the wand and said, "Big, big, big!" + +But nothing happened. The wand was out of magic. + +"Now what do we do?" Lily said. She started to cry. + +They heard a voice from the hole. It was their mom. + +"Ben, Lily, what are you doing?" she said. "Why is there a hole in the living room?" + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They didn't know how to explain. + +They hoped their mom would not be angry. They hoped their mom would help them. They hoped Fluffy would be okay. +Tom was a boy who liked to spin. He spun on his chair, he spun on his bike, he spun on his feet. He spun so much that he made himself dizzy and fell down. He thought spinning was fun and did not listen to his mom and dad, who told him to stop spinning and be careful. + +One day, Tom went to the park with his mom and dad. He saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. He ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. He did not wait for his turn and pushed past the other kids. He sat on the slide and started to spin. He spun faster and faster, but he did not see the end of the slide. He spun off the slide and landed on the ground. He hurt his arm and his head. He cried and cried. + +His mom and dad ran to him and hugged him. They took him to the doctor, who gave him a bandage for his arm and a sticker for his head. The doctor was a bald man with a kind smile. He told Tom that spinning was not safe and that he should be more polite and patient with the other kids. He said that spinning could make him sick and hurt him. He said that spinning was not fun, but dangerous. + +Tom felt sorry for what he did. He said sorry to his mom and dad, and to the other kids at the park. He learned his lesson and did not spin anymore. He played with his toys, he read his books, he drew his pictures. He found other ways to have fun and be happy. He was a good boy and made his mom and dad proud. He also liked the doctor and his sticker. He thought that bald people were nice and smart. He decided to be nice and smart too. +Sara and Tom were hungry. They went to a small cafe with their mom. The cafe had a menu with pictures of food. Sara liked the picture of a sandwich with cheese and ham. Tom liked the picture of a pizza with tomato and cheese. + +"Can we have these, mom?" they asked, pointing at the menu. + +"Sure, my darlings. But you have to eat some salad too. Salad is good for you. It helps you grow big and strong," mom said. + +"Okay, mom. We will eat some salad," Sara and Tom said. + +They waited for their food. They saw a man playing a guitar in the corner. He sang songs about animals and colors. He had a charming smile and a funny hat. Sara and Tom liked his songs. They clapped their hands and sang along. + +"Hello, little ones. Do you like my music?" the man asked. + +"Yes, we do. You are very good. What is your name?" Sara asked. + +"My name is Leo. I like to play music for people. It makes me happy. What are your names?" Leo asked. + +"I'm Sara and this is Tom. We like to play too. We have a lot of toys at home. Do you have toys?" Tom asked. + +"I have a guitar. It is my favorite toy. It is also my friend. Do you want to try it?" Leo asked. + +"Yes, please. Can we, mom?" Sara and Tom asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't break it," mom said. + +Leo gave his guitar to Sara and Tom. They took turns to strum the strings and make sounds. They laughed and had fun. Leo taught them some simple chords and words. They made up their own song. + +"Thank you, Leo. You are very nice. We like your guitar," Sara and Tom said. + +"You're welcome, Sara and Tom. You are very smart and sweet. I like your song," Leo said. + +Their food arrived. They ate their sandwiches, pizzas and salads. They were delicious. They shared some with Leo. He thanked them and gave them a hug. + +"Bye, Leo. We hope to see you again," Sara and Tom said. + +"Bye, Sara and Tom. I hope to see you again too. Have a nice day," Leo said. + +They waved goodbye and left the cafe. They were full and happy. They had made a new friend. They sang their song all the way home. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play together. One day, they want to make a cake. They ask their moms for help. + +Their moms give them a big bowl, some eggs, some flour, some sugar, and some butter. They tell them to mix everything well. Tom and Anna are happy. They start to break the eggs and put them in the bowl. + +But Tom is not careful. He drops an egg on the floor. It makes a mess. Tom feels sad. He thinks he is bad at making cake. He says, "I don't want to play anymore. I can't do it." + +Anna sees Tom is sad. She is a good friend. She wants to encourage him. She says, "Don't be sad, Tom. It's okay. Everyone makes mistakes. You can try again. You are good at many things. You are reliable. You always help me when I need you. I like playing with you. Please don't give up. We can make a cake together." + +Tom hears Anna's words. He feels better. He smiles. He says, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. You are kind. You always encourage me when I am sad. I like playing with you too. I will try again. We can make a cake together." + +Tom and Anna clean up the mess. They break another egg and put it in the bowl. They mix everything well. They put the bowl in the oven. They wait for the cake to bake. They are happy. They hug each other. They learn that friends should encourage each other and not give up. They enjoy their cake. Their moms are proud of them. +Tim and Mia like to ride their bikes in the park. They have big bikes with two wheels and no helpers. They can go fast and turn and stop. They are good at riding bikes. + +One day, they see a new bike in the park. It is shiny and red and has a horn. It belongs to a boy named Leo. Leo says he has the best bike in the park. He says he can ride faster and longer than anyone. He says Tim and Mia have old and slow bikes. + +Tim and Mia feel sad. They like their bikes, but they want to improve. They want to ride faster and longer too. They ask Leo if they can try his bike. Leo says no. He says his bike is too good for them. He says they will break it or lose it. He says they are not dependable. + +Tim and Mia are angry. They think Leo is mean and rude. They decide to show him that they are dependable and good at riding bikes. They make a plan. They ask their dad to help them. They go to the bike shop and buy new tires for their bikes. They also buy a horn and a bell. They clean and fix their bikes. They make them shiny and new. + +The next day, they go back to the park. They see Leo on his bike. He is still boasting and bragging. He says he can ride all day and never get tired. He says he can go up and down hills and over bumps. He says he can do tricks and stunts. He says he is the best. + +Tim and Mia smile. They get on their bikes. They blow their horns and ring their bells. They ride fast and turn and stop. They go up and down hills and over bumps. They do tricks and stunts. They have fun and laugh. They ride all day and never get tired. + +Leo is surprised. He sees that Tim and Mia have improved. He sees that they have new tires and horns and bells. He sees that they are good at riding bikes. He sees that they are dependable. He feels ashamed. He realizes that he was mean and rude. He realizes that he is not the best. + +He gets off his bike. He walks over to Tim and Mia. He says he is sorry. He says he was wrong. He says he wants to be their friend. He says he wants to share his bike. He says he wants to learn from them. + +Tim and Mia are happy. They forgive Leo. They say they want to be his friend. They say they want to share their bikes. They say they want to teach him. They make a deal. They shake hands. They get on their bikes. They ride together. They have fun and laugh. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the attic. They liked to look at the old toys and books that were there. But they also had to be careful of the cobwebs. Cobwebs were sticky and dusty and made by spiders. + +"Look, Ben, a big cobweb!" Lily pointed to a corner of the attic. "Do you think a spider lives there?" + +Ben walked closer to the cobweb. He saw a small black spider in the middle of it. "Yes, I think so. It must have worked hard to complete this cobweb. It is very pretty." + +Lily nodded. She liked the way the cobweb shone in the light. She wanted to touch it, but she knew it was not polite to disturb the spider. "Can we say hello to the spider?" she asked. + +Ben thought for a moment. He remembered that spiders could hear with their legs. He decided to try something. He clapped his hands softly near the cobweb. "Hello, spider! We are Lily and Ben. We like your cobweb. It is very pretty." + +The spider heard the noise and moved a little. It looked at Lily and Ben with its many eyes. It did not know what they were saying, but it sensed that they were friendly. It waved one of its legs at them. "Hello, Lily and Ben. I am Spider. Thank you for liking my cobweb. It is very hard to make." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They were happy to make a new friend. They clapped their hands again and waved back. "You are welcome, Spider. You are very clever to make such a hard cobweb. We hope you have a good day." + +Spider nodded and went back to its work. Lily and Ben went back to their play. They were careful not to touch the cobweb or make too much noise. They respected Spider and its cobweb. They had learned something new and fun in the attic. +Sam was a furry dog who liked to play with his toys. He had a ball, a bone, and a razor. He did not know what the razor was for, but he liked to chew on it and make it shiny. + +One day, his owner, Tom, saw him with the razor in his mouth. He was scared and angry. He took the razor away from Sam and said, "No, Sam, no! This is not a toy. This is a razor. It can hurt you and make you bleed. You should never play with a razor. Do you understand?" + +Sam looked at Tom with his big brown eyes. He did not understand why Tom was mad. He liked the razor. He wagged his tail and licked Tom's face. He wanted to say sorry and make Tom happy. + +Tom sighed and hugged Sam. He said, "I know you don't mean to be bad, Sam, but you have to be careful. A razor is not for dogs. It is for people. People use it to cut their hair and make it smooth. Like this." He showed Sam his chin, where he had shaved with the razor. + +Sam sniffed Tom's chin. He felt the smooth skin. He did not like it. He liked Tom's hair. He liked his own hair. He liked furry things. He said, "Woof, woof!" + +Tom smiled and said, "You are a silly dog, Sam. But I love you. Come on, let me teach you some new tricks. You can learn to sit, stay, and roll over. That will be more fun than playing with a razor. And safer, too." + +Sam barked and followed Tom. He was happy to learn new things. He forgot about the razor. He only wanted to play with Tom and his toys. He was a good dog. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. But they also liked to explore. They saw a big hill with many trees and rocks. They wanted to see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Anna!" Ben said. "Maybe we will find a treasure or a castle or a dragon!" + +Anna nodded. She was brave and curious. She believed in magic and adventure. She followed Ben up the hill. They climbed over the rocks and pushed through the branches. They saw many birds and bugs and flowers. + +But they also saw something else. Something shiny and sharp. It was a broken glass bottle. Ben did not see it. He stepped on it and cut his foot. He cried out in pain and fell down. + +"Ben, Ben, are you okay?" Anna asked. She ran to him and saw the blood. It was a deep cut. She was scared and sad. She wanted to help him. + +She remembered that her mom had a bandage in her backpack. She ran back to the slide where they left their things. She grabbed the backpack and ran back to Ben. She opened it and found the bandage. She wrapped it around Ben's foot. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Ben. It will get better. I'm here for you." + +Ben stopped crying. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. You are my hero." + +Anna smiled too. She was glad that Ben was feeling better. She was proud of herself. She believed that they could still have fun. She said, "Let's go back to the slide. Maybe we will find a rainbow or a unicorn or a fairy!" + +They held hands and walked back to the slide. They forgot about the glass bottle and the cut. They only remembered their friendship and their imagination. They had a happy day. +Lila and Tom were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from. + +"Look, I made a line with the red blocks!" Tom said, showing Lila his creation. "It is a long line, like a snake." + +"That is nice, Tom," Lila said. "But I like the soft blocks better. They are fluffy and cozy. See, I made a pillow with the yellow blocks. It is a soft pillow, like a cloud." + +Lila put her head on the pillow and pretended to sleep. Tom smiled and joined her. They closed their eyes and snuggled with the soft blocks. + +Suddenly, they smelled something bad. They opened their eyes and saw smoke coming from the kitchen. They heard a loud beep and a voice. + +"Fire! Fire! The toast is burning!" It was Mom, who was making breakfast. She ran to the toaster and unplugged it. She took out the black toast and threw it in the sink. She turned on the water and the smoke went away. + +"Are you okay, Mom?" Lila and Tom asked, running to the kitchen. + +"Yes, I'm okay, sweeties. I'm sorry, I forgot to watch the toast. It burned and made a lot of smoke. But it's okay now. The fire is gone." + +Mom hugged Lila and Tom and kissed their heads. She apologized for scaring them and said she would make them some fresh toast. She also praised them for their block creations and said they were very clever and creative. + +Lila and Tom felt better and smiled. They went back to the living room and played with the blocks some more. They decided to make a line with the soft blocks and a pillow with the red blocks. They liked to mix and match the blocks and have fun. They also liked to have Mom nearby and smell the good toast. They were happy and safe. +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big flag on a pole. It was red and white and blue. It moved in the wind. + +"Look, a flag!" Tom said. "Let's join it!" + +"How can we join a flag?" Sue asked. "It is too high." + +Tom had an idea. He ran to the swings. He got on a swing and pushed with his legs. He swung higher and higher. He wanted to touch the flag. + +"Be careful, Tom!" Sue said. "You might fall!" + +But Tom did not listen. He swung faster and faster. He reached out his hand to the flag. He missed. He lost his balance. He fell off the swing. He landed on the ground. He hurt his arm. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. "It hurts!" + +Sue ran to him. She helped him get up. She hugged him. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. Are you okay?" + +Tom nodded. He rubbed his arm. He said, "I'm okay. But that was a bad idea. Joining a flag is boring. Let's play something else." + +Sue agreed. She said, "Let's play hide and seek. That is fun." + +Tom smiled. He said, "Okay. You count. I hide." + +They ran to the trees. They played hide and seek. They forgot about the flag. They had fun. +Ben and Mia liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a big truck in the park. The truck had a picture of a rhinoceros on it. Ben and Mia wanted to see the rhinoceros. + +They ran to the truck and looked inside. They saw a big gray animal with a horn on its nose. It was the rhinoceros. The rhinoceros looked at them and made a loud noise. Ben and Mia were scared. They ran away from the truck. + +They found their mom and dad on a bench. They told them about the rhinoceros. Mom and dad said the rhinoceros was from the zoo. The zoo people were taking it to a new home. They said the rhinoceros was not mean, but it was not used to people. + +Ben and Mia wanted to see the rhinoceros again. They asked mom and dad if they could go to the zoo. Mom and dad said yes. They took them to the zoo the next day. They saw the rhinoceros in a big pen with grass and water. The rhinoceros looked happy. Ben and Mia waved at it. The rhinoceros waved back with its horn. + +Ben and Mia learned a new word. They learned the word "remain". Mom and dad said the rhinoceros would remain in the zoo. It would not go back to the truck. Ben and Mia were glad. They liked the rhinoceros. They said goodbye to it and went to see other animals. The rhinoceros remained in the zoo. It had a new home. +Lily and Ben were playing with paper. They liked to fold the paper and make different shapes. Lily made a star, Ben made a hat. They showed each other their paper shapes and smiled. + +"Look, I made a star!" Lily said. "It has five points and a pattern." + +"Wow, that's pretty!" Ben said. "I made a hat. It has a big brim and a stripe." + +They wanted to make more paper shapes, but they ran out of paper. They looked around the room and saw a pile of clothes on the bed. They had an idea. + +"Let's fold the clothes and make more shapes!" Lily said. + +"OK, that sounds fun!" Ben said. + +They ran to the bed and grabbed the clothes. They started to fold them and make different shapes. They made a flower, a boat, a bird, and a heart. They were having a lot of fun. + +But they did not notice that the clothes belonged to their mom. She had just washed and ironed them and put them on the bed to put away later. She came into the room and saw the mess. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "You folded all my clothes and made them wrinkled!" + +Lily and Ben looked at their mom and felt sorry. They did not mean to make her angry. + +"We were playing with paper and ran out of paper. So we used your clothes to make more shapes. We're sorry, mom." Lily said. + +"Yeah, we're sorry, mom. We didn't know they were your clothes. We just wanted to have fun." Ben said. + +Mom sighed and looked at their paper shapes and their clothes shapes. She saw that they were creative and cute, but also messy and disrespectful. + +"I understand that you like to fold and make shapes, but you should not use my clothes without asking. They are not toys. They are for wearing and keeping warm and clean. You should respect my things and your things. Do you understand?" she said. + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We understand. We're sorry." + +Mom smiled and said, "It's OK. I forgive you. But you need to help me fix the clothes and put them away. And then you need to get ready for bed. You look sleepy." + +Lily and Ben agreed and said, "OK, mom. We will help you. And we are sleepy." + +They helped mom fold the clothes and put them away. They learned their lesson and said thank you to mom. Then they brushed their teeth and put on their pajamas. They hugged mom and said good night. They went to bed and fell asleep, dreaming of paper shapes and clothes shapes. +Mia and Leo were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for treasures. One day, they found a big box buried under the dirt. It was shiny and had a lock on it. + +"Wow, what is this?" Mia asked. + +"Maybe it has something good inside," Leo said. "Let's open it." + +They tried to pull the lock, but it was too hard. They looked around for something to break it. They saw a big rock nearby. + +"Let's use this," Leo said. He picked up the rock and smashed it on the lock. The lock broke and the box opened. + +Inside the box, there was a beautiful crystal. It was pale and sparkled in the sun. It had many colors and shapes. + +"Wow, it's so pretty," Mia said. She reached out to touch it. + +But as soon as she touched it, something strange happened. The crystal started to glow and make a loud noise. It was too bright and too loud for Mia and Leo. They covered their eyes and ears. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" they cried. + +They ran away from the box and the crystal. They did not know that the crystal was a magic crystal. It had a power to make wishes come true. But it also had a curse. Whoever touched it would have bad luck for a day. + +Mia and Leo did not want to play in the garden anymore. They went back to their house and told their mom what happened. Their mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, it's just a toy. It can't hurt you. But next time, be careful what you open. You never know what you might find." +Sara likes to study the garden. She likes to see the flowers and the bugs and the birds. She likes to touch the leaves and the dirt and the rocks. She likes to smell the roses and the mint and the lemon. + +One day, Sara finds a smooth stone in the garden. It is round and shiny and gray. She picks it up and feels how cool and heavy it is. She wonders what it is and where it came from. She puts it in her pocket and runs to show her mom. + +Mom is in the kitchen. She is making a cake for Sara's birthday. She sees Sara and smiles. She asks her what she has in her pocket. Sara takes out the smooth stone and shows it to her mom. She tells her she found it in the garden and she wants to keep it. + +Mom looks at the smooth stone and nods. She tells Sara it is a special stone. She says it is a fossil. She says it is very old and it used to be a shell of a sea animal. She says it is a gift from the earth and the water and the time. + +Sara is amazed. She holds the smooth stone closer and feels its smoothness. She thinks it is beautiful and wonderful. She thanks her mom and gives her a hug. She says she loves her and she loves the garden and she loves the fossil. She says she wants to study more things in the garden and learn more stories from the earth. Mom says she is proud of her and she is happy to help her. She says they can study the garden together and have fun. She says they can also eat the cake and celebrate. Sara agrees and smiles. She puts the smooth stone back in her pocket and follows her mom to the table. She thinks it is the best birthday ever. +Tommy and his dog Olive love to play outside. They run, jump, dig and chase each other. They get very dirty and messy. Sometimes they find mud, leaves, sticks and bugs on their fur and clothes. + +One day, Tommy's mom says, "It's time to bathe, Tommy and Olive. You are too dirty to come inside. Come with me to the bathroom. I have warm water and soap for you." + +Tommy and Olive do not like to bathe. They think it is boring and cold. They try to hide behind a tree, but mom finds them. She picks up Tommy and carries him to the bathroom. She says, "Olive, come too. You are a loyal dog. You don't want to leave Tommy alone, do you?" + +Olive is a loyal dog. She loves Tommy very much. She follows mom and Tommy to the bathroom. She sees the tub full of water and bubbles. She feels scared. She does not like water. She barks and shakes her head. + +Mom says, "Don't worry, Olive. It will be quick and easy. I will be gentle and careful. You will feel clean and fresh. And you will make Tommy happy. He likes to bathe with you. He will give you a hug and a treat when you are done." + +Olive trusts mom. She trusts Tommy. She jumps into the tub with Tommy. Mom washes them with soap and a sponge. She rinses them with water and a cup. She dries them with a towel and a dryer. She says, "Good job, Tommy and Olive. You are very brave and good. You are clean and shiny. You can go inside now. You can play with your toys and have a snack." + +Tommy and Olive are happy. They thank mom. They hug each other. They go inside. They play with their toys and have a snack. They are clean and loyal friends. They love each other very much. +Tom and Anna are playing in the park. They see a big hill with green grass. They want to roll down the hill. They run to the top of the hill and lie down on their backs. + +"Are you ready, Anna?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, Tom. Let's go!" Anna says. + +They push themselves with their feet and start to roll down the hill. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laugh and scream as they roll faster and faster. + +At the bottom of the hill, they see a rabbit. The rabbit is white with colorful spots. It has pink ears and a fluffy tail. The rabbit is eating a carrot. It looks at Tom and Anna and hops away. + +"Wow, did you see that rabbit?" Tom says. + +"It was so colorful and cute!" Anna says. + +"Let's follow it and see where it goes!" Tom says. + +They get up and run after the rabbit. They want to be friends with it. They follow it into the woods, where they see more rabbits and other animals. They have a lot of fun in the park. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they decided to be lawyers and help people with their problems. They gathered some books, papers, and pens and set up a table in the living room. + +"Who wants to be our client?" Tom asked, holding a pen like a microphone. + +"I do, I do!" said their little brother, Ben, who was holding a teddy bear. "My teddy is sad because he lost his hat. Can you find it for him?" + +"Of course we can!" Lily said, smiling. "We are wise lawyers who can solve any case. Come and sit here, Ben, and tell us more." + +Ben sat on a chair and put his teddy on the table. He told Tom and Lily how he and his teddy were playing in the park, and how a big wind blew his teddy's hat away. He said he looked everywhere, but he could not find it. + +"That is a very sad story, Ben," Tom said, nodding. "But don't worry, we will help you. Lily, do you have any ideas?" + +Lily thought for a moment, then said, "I think we should go back to the park and look for clues. Maybe someone saw the hat, or maybe it is still there. We can ask the people and the animals if they know anything." + +"That is a good idea, Lily," Tom said, clapping. "Let's go, Ben, and bring your teddy. We will find his hat and make him happy again." + +Tom, Lily, and Ben gathered their things and ran to the park. They asked the birds, the squirrels, and the dogs if they had seen the hat, but no one knew. They looked under the benches, behind the trees, and in the trash cans, but they could not find it. + +They were about to give up, when they saw a little girl on a swing, wearing a hat that looked very familiar. It was the same color and shape as Ben's teddy's hat. + +"Excuse me, miss," Tom said, walking up to her. "Where did you get that hat?" + +The little girl looked at them and said, "I found it on the ground. It was very pretty, so I took it. Do you like it?" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other, then at Ben, who was holding his teddy tightly. They knew what they had to do. + +They told the little girl that the hat belonged to Ben's teddy, and that he was very sad without it. They asked her if she would be kind and give it back to him. + +The little girl thought for a while, then said, "I'm sorry, I didn't know. Here, you can have it back. I hope your teddy feels better." + +She took off the hat and handed it to Ben, who thanked her and put it on his teddy. His teddy smiled and hugged him. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Ben said, jumping up and down. "You are the best lawyers ever! You found my teddy's hat and made him happy again!" + +Tom and Lily smiled and hugged him. They were happy too. They had helped their brother and his teddy, and they had learned a lesson. They learned that being a lawyer was not only about books and papers, but also about being wise and kind. +One day, a little girl named Anna went to the park with her mom. She saw many animals there, like birds, squirrels, and rabbits. She liked to watch them and say hello to them. But her favorite animal was a deer that lived in the woods near the park. She always wanted to speak to the deer, but the deer was shy and ran away when she came close. + +One day, Anna brought some carrots and apples to the park. She hoped to share them with the deer. She walked slowly and quietly to the woods, holding the food in her hands. She saw the deer standing under a big tree, eating some grass. She smiled and said, "Hello, deer. I am Anna. I have some food for you. Do you want some?" + +The deer heard Anna's voice and looked up. He saw the food in her hands and smelled the sweet apples. He was hungry and curious, but he was also afraid. He did not know if Anna was kind or mean. He took a step back and lowered his head. + +Anna saw the deer was scared. She felt sad and compassionate. She did not want to frighten the deer. She said, "Don't be afraid, deer. I won't hurt you. I just want to be your friend. You can have the food. I will leave it here for you." She put the food on the ground and moved away. She sat on a rock and waited. + +The deer watched Anna for a while. He saw she was not moving or making noise. He saw she was gentle and calm. He felt a little more brave and interested. He took a step forward and sniffed the food. He tasted a carrot and liked it. He ate some more and then tried an apple. He liked that too. He felt happy and grateful. He looked at Anna and made a soft sound. + +Anna heard the deer's sound and looked at him. She saw he was eating the food and enjoying it. She felt happy and proud. She said, "You're welcome, deer. I'm glad you like the food. You are very beautiful and smart. Can I speak to you again?" + +The deer nodded his head and made another sound. He felt friendly and trusting. He said, "Yes, Anna. You can speak to me again. You are very compassionate and sweet. You are my friend." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to go first, but Ben says no. He runs to the slide and climbs up. + +"Ben, that's not fair!" Lily cries. "You have to share!" + +"I don't want to share!" Ben says. "I want to slide!" + +Mom and dad see them fighting. They hurry to the slide and stop Ben. + +"Ben, you have to wait your turn," mom says. "Lily was here first. You can slide after her." + +"But mom, I want to slide now!" Ben whines. + +"Ben, you have to be nice to your sister," dad says. "She is your best friend. How would you feel if she did that to you?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He feels sorry for Lily. He sees her sad face. + +"Okay, I'm sorry, Lily," he says. "You can slide first. I promise." + +"Thank you, Ben," Lily says. She smiles and hugs him. "You are a good brother. I promise I will let you slide next." + +They take turns sliding on the big slide. They have fun and laugh. Mom and dad are happy to see them play nicely. + +"Good job, kids," mom says. "You are healthy and strong. And you are kind and caring. We are proud of you." + +They all go home and have a yummy snack. They love each other very much. +Tim and Mia are playing with their toy soldiers in the living room. They have a big fort made of pillows and blankets. Tim is the blue team and Mia is the red team. They make noises like guns and bombs. + +"Bang! Bang! You are hit, Mia!" Tim says. + +"No, I am not! You missed me!" Mia says. + +"Yes, you are! You have to surrender!" Tim says. + +"No, I don't! I have more soldiers than you!" Mia says. + +They keep playing and arguing. They do not hear Mom coming down the stairs. She is very tired and wants some quiet. + +"Tim! Mia! Stop making so much noise!" Mom says. + +Tim and Mia look at Mom. They see that she is angry. They feel sorry for making her upset. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tim says. + +"Sorry, Mom," Mia says. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She tells them to play more quietly. She goes to the kitchen to make some tea. + +Tim and Mia whisper to each other. They decide to end their game. They shake hands and say they are both winners. They put away their toy soldiers and their fort. They find a new game to play. They choose a game that does not need noises. They play with the knob on the radio. They turn it on and off. They listen to the music and the words. They are quiet and happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big puzzle with many pieces. The puzzle had a picture of a farm with animals and plants. + +One day, they wanted to make the puzzle, but they could not find all the pieces. They looked under the bed, in the closet, and in the drawers, but some pieces were missing. They felt sad and angry. + +"Who took our puzzle pieces?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe Mom or Dad?" Lily said. + +They decided to ask their parents, who were in the kitchen. They ran to the kitchen and saw Mom and Dad holding some puzzle pieces. + +"Mom, Dad, why do you have our puzzle pieces?" Ben and Lily said. + +Mom and Dad smiled and said, "We have a surprise for you. We found some more puzzle pieces in the attic. They belong to the same puzzle, but they are different. They are gray and not normal." + +Ben and Lily were curious and followed their parents to the living room. There, they saw a big table with the puzzle on it. Mom and Dad had added the gray pieces to the puzzle, and they made a new picture. + +The new picture was of a city with buildings and cars and people. It was very different from the farm, but it was also very beautiful. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Ben and Lily said. + +Mom and Dad said, "This is the puzzle of our world. It has many parts, and they are all different, but they can unite and make a wonderful picture. Just like us, we are different, but we can unite and make a wonderful family." + +Ben and Lily hugged their parents and said, "We love you, and we love our puzzle. Thank you for the surprise." + +They spent the rest of the day playing with the puzzle and learning about the farm and the city. They were happy and proud of their puzzle and their family. +Tom and Lily are playing hide and seek in the garden. Tom is the seeker and Lily is the hider. Lily runs behind a big bush and waits for Tom to find her. She is very quiet and still. + +Tom looks around the garden and tries to find Lily. He sees a bird, a flower, a ball, but no Lily. He calls out, "Lily, where are you? I can't find you!" + +Lily hears Tom and giggles. She thinks she has a good hiding spot. But then she smells something yummy. She looks down and sees a sausage on the ground. She loves sausages. She is very hungry. She reaches out to grab the sausage. + +But as soon as she touches the sausage, a big dog jumps out from behind the bush and barks loudly. It is the dog's sausage. The dog is not happy. Lily is scared. She screams and runs away from the dog. + +Tom hears Lily scream and runs to help her. He sees the dog and the sausage. He picks up a stick and waves it at the dog. He says, "Go away, dog! Leave Lily alone! She didn't mean to take your sausage!" + +The dog sees the stick and backs away. It takes the sausage and runs to another bush. Tom and Lily hug each other. They are safe. They are glad. They say, "You are a nice friend. I like you." + +They decide to stop playing hide and seek and go inside for a snack. They hope the dog will find a nice place to eat its sausage. They hope the dog will not be angry anymore. They hope the dog will have a nice day. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the snow. They have a big hill near their house. They have a red sled. They take turns to ride the sled down the hill. + +"Look at me, Mia!" Tom says. He sits on the sled and holds the rope. He pushes with his feet and speeds down the hill. He feels the cold wind on his face. He laughs and shouts. "This is fun!" + +"Wow, Tom, you are fast!" Mia says. She waits at the bottom of the hill. She claps her hands and smiles. She wears a pink hat and a blue scarf. She is cold, but she does not mind. She likes the snow. + +"Your turn, Mia!" Tom says. He gets off the sled and gives it to Mia. He runs up the hill. He is warm from running. He breathes hard. He watches Mia. + +Mia sits on the sled and holds the rope. She pushes with her feet and speeds down the hill. She feels the cold wind on her face. She laughs and shouts. "This is fun!" + +"Yay, Mia, you are fast, too!" Tom says. He meets her at the bottom of the hill. He hugs her and smiles. They are happy. They like to play in the snow. They have a red sled. They have fun. +Lily liked to swim. She went to the pool with her mom and dad every week. She learned how to kick, splash and float. She wanted to swim like a fish. + +One day, Lily saw a big sign at the pool. It said "Swim School". Lily asked her mom, "What is swim school?" + +Her mom said, "It is a place where you can learn more about swimming. You can swim with other kids and a teacher. Do you want to try?" + +Lily nodded. She was excited. She wanted to swim with other kids and a teacher. She wanted to learn more. + +The next day, Lily went to swim school. She wore her swimsuit and goggles. She met her teacher and her classmates. They were all nice. They played games and sang songs in the water. Lily had fun. + +But then, the teacher said, "Now we are going to swim in the deep end. It is very wide and deep. You have to swim across it. Don't worry, I will be with you." + +Lily was scared. She did not like the deep end. It was too wide and deep. She could not see the bottom. She did not want to swim across it. + +She said, "No, thank you. I don't want to swim in the deep end. I want to stay in the shallow end." + +The teacher said, "You have to swim in the deep end. It is part of the lesson. You can do it. Trust me." + +The teacher took Lily by the hand and pulled her to the deep end. Lily cried and screamed. She did not want to go. She tried to get away. But the teacher was too strong. + +The teacher pushed Lily into the water. Lily felt cold and wet. She could not breathe. She could not see. She could not swim. She sank to the bottom. + +The teacher did not help her. The teacher did not care. The teacher was bad. + +Lily did not swim like a fish. Lily did not learn more. Lily did not have fun. + +Lily drowned. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to use the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They had a lot of fun together. + +But then they saw a big red ambulance parked near the gate. They were curious and wanted to see it closer. They ran towards the ambulance, leaving their toys behind. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben said, touching the shiny metal and the bright lights. "It's so attractive!" + +"Can we go inside?" Lily asked, peeking through the window. "Maybe there are some cool things to play with!" + +They opened the door and climbed into the ambulance. They saw a lot of buttons, wires and machines. They started to press them and pull them, making noises and flashes. + +They did not know that they were making a big mistake. They did not know that the ambulance was for helping people who were sick or hurt. They did not know that they were wasting the battery and the gas. They did not know that they were making the driver and the doctor very angry. + +The driver and the doctor came back from helping a lady who had fallen down. They saw the ambulance door open and heard the noises. They ran to the ambulance and saw Lily and Ben inside, messing with everything. + +"What are you doing here?" the driver shouted. "Get out of the ambulance right now!" + +Lily and Ben were scared and sorry. They jumped out of the ambulance and ran back to their toys. But it was too late. The driver and the doctor were very mad at them. They told their parents what they had done. Their parents were very disappointed and sad. They scolded them and took them home. They did not let them play in the park for a long time. + +Lily and Ben learned a hard lesson. They learned that they should not touch things that do not belong to them. They learned that they should not be curious about things that are dangerous or important. They learned that they should respect other people's work and property. They learned that they should be careful and responsible. They learned that playing with an ambulance is not fun at all. +Lily and Max were playing in the pool. They liked to splash each other with water. Lily splashed Max and said, "You are wet!" Max splashed Lily and said, "You are wetter!" They laughed and splashed some more. + +Then they saw Mom coming with a big towel. She smiled and said, "Time to get out, kids. You must be cold." Lily and Max got out of the pool and ran to Mom. Mom wrapped them in the towel and hugged them. She said, "You are warm and cozy now." + +Lily and Max felt happy and snug. They said, "Thank you, Mom. You are thoughtful." Mom kissed them and said, "You are welcome, my loves. You are thoughtful too." They cuddled in the towel and smiled. They had a fun day in the pool. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make snowmen and snowballs and snow forts. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big map on the wall. It shows many countries. Some are big and some are small. Some are warm and some are icy. Lily points to an icy country. She says, "I want to go there. It looks pretty." + +Sam says, "No, you don't. It is too cold. You will freeze. And you will lose your way. It is too far." + +Lily says, "I don't care. I like cold. And I won't lose my way. I will take a map." + +Sam says, "You can't take a map. It is too big. And you can't read it. You are too little." + +Lily says, "I can read it. I know the shapes and the colors. And I can fold it. See?" She tries to fold the map, but it is too big and too hard. She tears it by mistake. She says, "Oops." + +Sam says, "Uh-oh. Now you broke the map. Now you can't go to the icy country. And you can't go to any country. You are in trouble." + +Lily says, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. Can we fix it?" + +Sam says, "I don't know. Maybe we can tape it. Or glue it. Or draw it." + +Lily says, "Let's try. And then we can play in the snow again." + +Sam says, "Okay. But next time, don't touch the map. It is not a toy. It is for learning." + +Lily says, "Okay. I understand. But I still want to see the icy country. Maybe when I grow up." + +Sam says, "Maybe. But I still think it is too cold. I like it here. It is just right." +Tom and Sue are young. They like to play in the park. There is a pond in the park. The pond has fish and ducks. + +One day, Tom and Sue go to the park with their dad. Dad has a rod. He wants to catch a fish. Tom and Sue want to help him. + +They sit by the pond and wait. Dad puts a worm on the rod and throws it in the water. Tom and Sue watch the rod. They hope to see a fish. + +Suddenly, they hear a splash. Something pulls the rod. Dad says, "I got one! I got one!" He tries to reel in the fish. + +But the fish is too big and strong. It pulls the rod harder. Dad loses his grip. The rod flies into the pond. The fish swims away. + +Tom and Sue are sad. They wanted to see the fish. Dad is sad too. He liked his rod. + +They look at the pond. They see the rod floating on the water. They see the fish jumping and splashing. + +The fish says, "Ha ha ha! You can't catch me! I'm too smart and fast!" + +Tom and Sue are angry. They don't like the fish. They think the fish is mean and rude. + +They pick up some stones and throw them at the fish. They say, "Go away, fish! You are not nice! You are not welcome here!" + +The fish dodges the stones. It says, "You can't hit me! You can't hurt me! I'm too clever and quick!" + +Tom and Sue keep throwing stones. They want to scare the fish. They want to get their dad's rod back. + +But the fish is not scared. It is not sorry. It is happy. It has a new toy. It plays with the rod. It swims and splashes. + +Tom and Sue are tired. They stop throwing stones. They sit on the grass. They cry. + +Dad hugs them. He says, "Don't cry, Tom and Sue. It's okay. It's just a rod. We can get another one. The fish can have it. Maybe it will make him happy." + +Tom and Sue look at their dad. They love their dad. They say, "We love you, dad. You are the best. You don't need a rod. You have us." + +Dad smiles. He says, "I love you too, Tom and Sue. You are right. You are the best. You are better than any fish or rod." + +They hug each other. They feel better. They decide to go home. They leave the pond. They leave the fish. + +The fish is alone. It has the rod. It is bored. It says, "Hello? Is anyone there? Do you want to play with me?" + +But no one answers. No one wants to play with the fish. The fish is sad. It wishes it had friends. It wishes it had not been mean and rude. It says, "I'm sorry, Tom and Sue. I'm sorry, dad. I didn't mean to take your rod. I just wanted to have fun. Can you forgive me? Can you come back?" + +But no one hears the fish. No one comes back. The fish is lonely. It cries. +Anna and Ben were playing in the sandbox. They liked to make castles and roads with the sand and their toys. They had a big bucket of water to make the sand wet and sticky. + +"Look, I made an oasis!" Anna said, pointing to a small pool of water surrounded by sand and some plastic plants. "It has water and trees and animals. Do you like it?" + +"Yes, it is very pretty," Ben said. "Can I play with it too?" + +"OK, but be careful. Don't destroy it," Anna said, sharing some of her toys with Ben. + +They played together for a while, making noises and stories with the animals. But then, Ben got bored and wanted to do something else. + +"I want to make a volcano!" he said, grabbing a big handful of sand and piling it up. "It will be big and loud and hot!" + +He poured some water on the sand and made a hole in the top. He looked for something to make the volcano erupt. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Anna asked, feeling nervous. She saw Ben reaching for her oasis. + +"I need this water for my volcano," Ben said, tipping the bucket over her oasis. The water washed away the sand and the plants and the animals. Anna's oasis was destroyed. + +"NO!" Anna shouted, feeling angry and sad. "You destroyed my oasis! That was not nice!" + +She grabbed her toys and ran away, crying. Ben felt sorry and confused. He did not mean to make Anna cry. He just wanted to have fun. + +He looked at his volcano. It was not fun anymore. He wished he had not destroyed Anna's oasis. He wished he could say sorry and play with her again. +Sara loves to play with her red car. She likes to make it zoom and beep on the floor. She likes to pretend it is a fire truck or a race car. She has a lot of fun with her red car. + +One day, Sara's mom tells her they are going to the park. Sara is happy. She wants to bring her red car with her. She puts it in her backpack and gets ready to go. She hopes to find a big hill to roll her car down. + +On the way to the park, Sara sees a big sign. It says "Car Show". Sara wonders what that means. She asks her mom. Her mom says it is a place where people show off their cars. They have different colors and shapes and sounds. Sara thinks that sounds interesting. She wants to see the cars. + +They get to the park and find a nice spot to sit. Sara takes out her red car and starts to play. She makes it zoom and beep on the grass. She looks around and sees a lot of people and cars. She sees blue cars and yellow cars and green cars. She sees big cars and small cars and funny cars. She hears honks and roars and sirens. She thinks the cars are amazing. + +She sees a fence that separates the park from the car show. She wants to get closer to the cars. She tells her mom she is going to peek at the cars. Her mom says okay, but to be careful and not go too far. Sara nods and runs to the fence. She finds a hole in the fence and peeks through. She sees a shiny red car that looks just like her car. She gasps. She thinks it is the most beautiful car she has ever seen. She wants to touch it and play with it. She forgets what her mom said and crawls through the hole. She runs to the red car and reaches for it. She does not see the man who owns the car. He sees her and gets angry. He yells at her and grabs her hand. He thinks she is trying to steal his car. He does not know she is just a little girl who loves red cars. Sara is scared and cries. She drops her red car on the ground. She wants her mom. She wishes she had listened to her mom and not peeked at the cars. +Lily and Ben like to dance. They dance in the living room, in the kitchen, and in the garden. They dance to music, to songs, and to their own sounds. They are happy when they dance. + +One day, Lily and Ben go to a party. There are many children, balloons, and cake. Lily and Ben want to dance, but they have to wait. The party has games, and prizes, and rules. Lily and Ben are patient. They play the games, and win some prizes, and follow the rules. They hope to dance soon. + +Finally, the party has a dance contest. Lily and Ben are excited. They put on their prizes, a hat and a scarf, and go to the dance floor. They have a plan. They will give each other a big hug, and then spin, and jump, and clap. They think they will win the contest. + +But when they hug, something bad happens. The hat and the scarf are not prizes. They are tricks. They have glue, and spikes, and stink. When Lily and Ben hug, they get stuck, and hurt, and smell. They cannot dance. They cannot move. They cannot breathe. They scream, and cry, and fall. + +The other children laugh, and point, and cheer. The party has a winner. It is not Lily and Ben. It is the mean boy who gave them the hat and the scarf. He is happy. He dances alone. He has a bad heart. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a secret spot under a big tree, where they hid their toys and books. They called it their fort. + +One day, they saw a new gate in the park. It was shiny and had a sign that said "Do not enter". Lily and Max were curious. They wanted to see what was behind the gate. They decided to sneak in when no one was looking. + +They opened the gate and walked in. They saw amazing things. There were flowers of all colors, animals that talked, and a big castle. They felt like they were in a fairy tale. + +"Wow, this is so cool!" Lily said. + +"Let's explore!" Max said. + +They ran around and had fun. They met a friendly lion, a funny bird, and a wise owl. They also saw a mean witch, a scary dragon, and a wicked king. They were careful to avoid them. + +They had so much fun that they forgot about the time. They did not notice that the gate was closing. When they tried to go back, they saw that the gate was locked. They were trapped. + +"Help! Help!" Lily and Max shouted. + +"Who are you?" a voice said. + +They turned around and saw a girl. She was wearing a dress and a crown. She looked like a princess. + +"We are Lily and Max. We came from the park. We are sorry, we did not mean to come here. Please, can you help us?" Lily said. + +The girl looked at them. She smiled. + +"I am Anna. I am the princess of this land. I have been looking for friends. Do you want to be my friends?" she said. + +Lily and Max nodded. + +"Yes, we do. You are very nice. But we also miss our home. Can you open the gate for us?" Max said. + +Anna nodded. + +"Of course. I have the key. But you have to be careful. The witch, the dragon, and the king are very angry. They do not like visitors. They want to take over my land. They will try to stop you." she said. + +She gave them the key and a hug. + +"Good luck. I hope to see you again. Maybe you can come back and play with me. I will miss you." she said. + +Lily and Max thanked her and ran to the gate. They unlocked it and opened it. They saw the park. They were happy. + +They also saw the witch, the dragon, and the king. They were not happy. They followed them and tried to catch them. + +"Stop them! They know our secret! They must not escape!" they shouted. + +Lily and Max were scared. They ran as fast as they could. They saw their fort. They had an idea. + +They ran to their fort and grabbed their toys and books. They threw them at the witch, the dragon, and the king. They hit them and made them fall. + +"Take that! Leave us alone!" Lily and Max said. + +The witch, the dragon, and the king were hurt and angry. They ran away. They did not want to mess with Lily and Max. + +Lily and Max were safe. They hugged each other. They were proud. + +They also saw Anna. She was watching from the gate. She waved at them. She was proud too. + +"Bye, Anna! Thank you! You are our friend!" Lily and Max said. + +"Bye, Lily and Max! You are my heroes! You are my friends too!" Anna said. + +She closed the gate and smiled. She hoped to see them again. + +Lily and Max went back to their fort. They put their toys and books back. They talked about their adventure. They agreed that it was amazing. + +They also agreed that they were lucky to have each other. They were best friends. They were united. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They swing, slide and run. They have fun. + +One day, Lily has a new toy. It is a small car. It is red and shiny. Lily puts it in her pocket. She wants to show it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I have a new toy!" Lily says. She takes out the car from her pocket. She holds it in her hand. + +"Wow, Lily, your toy is nice!" Ben says. He wants to see the car. He reaches out his hand. + +But Lily is clumsy. She drops the car. It falls on the ground. It rolls away. + +"Oh no, Lily, your toy!" Ben says. He runs after the car. He tries to catch it. + +Lily is sad. She cries. She wants her toy back. + +"Ben, Ben, help me!" Lily says. + +Ben is fast. He runs and runs. He sees the car. It is near a big tree. He bends down. He picks up the car. + +"Here, Lily, I have your toy!" Ben says. He runs back to Lily. He gives her the car. + +Lily is happy. She smiles. She hugs Ben. + +"Thank you, Ben, you are a good friend!" Lily says. + +Ben is happy too. He smiles. He hugs Lily. + +"You are welcome, Lily, you are a good friend too!" Ben says. + +They play with the car. They share and take turns. They have fun. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toy cars in the living room. They make vroom-vroom noises and pretend to drive around the sofa and the table. Anna has a red car and Ben has a blue car. + +"Look, Anna, I have a license!" Ben says, showing her a piece of paper with his name and a sticker on it. "Daddy gave it to me. He said I am a good driver." + +"Wow, Ben, that is cool!" Anna says, admiring the paper. "Can I see it?" + +"Sure, Anna, here you go." Ben hands her the paper. "But be careful, don't rip it or lose it. It is very important." + +Anna takes the paper and looks at it. She sees Ben's name and the sticker. The sticker is shiny and has a star on it. She likes the sticker. She wants to have one too. + +"Can I have a sticker, Ben?" Anna asks, pointing at the star. + +"No, Anna, you can't. This is my sticker. It is part of my license. You have to earn it." Ben says, shaking his head. + +"How do I earn it, Ben?" Anna asks, feeling sad. + +"You have to be a good driver, Anna. You have to follow the rules and not crash into things." Ben says, sounding proud. + +Anna thinks for a moment. She wants to be a good driver too. She wants to have a license and a sticker. She decides to try. + +She gives the paper back to Ben and picks up her red car. She starts to drive it around the sofa and the table. She tries to be careful and not crash into things. She makes vroom-vroom noises and smiles. + +But Anna is clumsy. She does not see the lamp on the floor. She drives her car over the lamp and knocks it over. The lamp falls and breaks. The noise is loud and scary. + +Anna and Ben gasp. They drop their cars and look at the lamp. It is in pieces. They are in trouble. + +They hear Mommy coming. She is angry. She sees the lamp and the cars and the paper. + +"What happened here?" Mommy asks, frowning. + +"Anna did it!" Ben says, pointing at Anna. "She crashed her car into the lamp. She is a bad driver. She does not have a license." + +Anna feels bad. She does not want Mommy to be angry. She does not want Ben to be mad. She does not want to be a bad driver. She wants to have a license and a sticker. + +She starts to cry. She runs to Mommy and hugs her leg. She rubs her eyes and sniffles. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy. I'm sorry, Ben. I was clumsy. I did not mean to break the lamp. I wanted to be a good driver. I wanted to have a license and a sticker." Anna says, sobbing. + +Mommy sighs. She picks up Anna and hugs her. She looks at Ben and shakes her head. + +"Anna, it's okay. I know you did not mean to break the lamp. But you have to be more careful. You have to watch where you are going. You have to be safe." Mommy says, soothing Anna. + +"Ben, it's not nice to blame Anna. You have to share your toys. You have to be kind. You have to be a good friend." Mommy says, scolding Ben. + +"Mommy, I'm sorry. I was mean. I should have shared my license and my sticker. I should have been a good friend." Ben says, feeling sorry. + +Mommy smiles. She puts Anna down and gives her a kiss. She gives Ben a kiss too. She picks up the paper and the sticker. + +"Look, Anna, Ben, I have a surprise for you. I have another sticker. It is shiny and has a heart on it. I want to give it to you, Anna. You can have your own license too. You can be a good driver too." Mommy says, handing the paper and the sticker to Anna. + +Anna's eyes light up. She takes the paper and the sticker. She sees her name and the heart. She likes the sticker. She is happy. + +"Thank you, Mommy. Thank you, Ben. I have a license and a sticker. I am a good driver too." Anna says, smiling. + +Ben smiles too. He is happy too. He hugs Anna and Mommy. + +"You're welcome, Anna. You're welcome, Mommy. I have a license and a sticker. I am a good driver too. And I have a good friend too." Ben says, smiling. + +Mommy hugs them both. She is proud of them. She is glad they are happy. + +"Good, Anna, good, Ben. You +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play in the living room. They had a big tree with many ornaments on it. Some ornaments were shiny, some were soft, some were funny. Sara and Tom liked to look at them and touch them gently. + +One day, they saw a new ornament on the tree. It was a big spider with long legs and red eyes. It looked very scary. Sara and Tom wondered who put it there. They wanted to take it off, but they were afraid. + +"Who do you think made this spider?" Sara asked Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe it was Dad. He likes to make jokes," Tom said. + +"Or maybe it was Mom. She likes to scare us sometimes," Sara said. + +They decided to ask their parents. They ran to the kitchen, where Mom and Dad were making cookies. They showed them the spider ornament and asked them who made it. + +Mom and Dad looked at each other and smiled. They had a secret. + +"That spider is not an ornament. It is a toy. We bought it for you as a surprise. It is not scary. It is charming. It can move and make sounds. Do you want to see?" Mom said. + +Sara and Tom nodded. They were curious. Mom and Dad took them back to the living room and turned on the spider toy. It started to crawl on the tree and make funny noises. Sara and Tom laughed. They were not afraid anymore. They liked the spider toy. They thanked Mom and Dad for the surprise and played with it happily. They thought it was the best ornament on the tree. +Tom and Amy were playing in the garden. They liked to splash in the pool and make mud pies. But today, the sun was very hot and the pool was almost dry. Amy was sad. She wanted to swim and cool down. + +"Let's go inside and find something else to play," Tom said. "Maybe we can watch a movie or draw some pictures." + +"No, I want to stay here," Amy said. "Maybe we can find some water in the hose or the tap." + +Tom shrugged and followed Amy. They looked for water, but they could not find any. The hose was empty and the tap was broken. They were very thirsty and tired. + +"Look, there is a big bottle over there," Amy said, pointing to a corner of the garden. "Maybe it has water inside. Let's go and see." + +Tom and Amy ran to the bottle. It was green and shiny and had a strange label on it. Tom could not read it, but he saw a picture of a monster. He felt scared. + +"Amy, I don't think this is water," he said. "This looks like something bad. Maybe we should leave it alone." + +"Don't be silly, Tom," Amy said. "It's just a picture. Maybe it's juice or soda. I'm so thirsty, I want to try it." + +She grabbed the bottle and opened the cap. She smelled it and made a face. It smelled funny, but she was too curious to stop. She took a sip and swallowed. + +"Yuck, this is gross," she said. "It tastes like dirt and soap. Bleh." + +She spat it out and threw the bottle away. But it was too late. The liquid was already in her body. She felt a strange tingling in her mouth and throat. She looked at Tom and saw his eyes widen in horror. + +"Amy, what's happening to you?" he screamed. "You look different. You look like a monster!" + +Amy touched her face and felt something hard and scaly. She looked at her hands and saw claws and fur. She looked at her feet and saw hooves and spikes. She was turning into a monster. She wanted to cry, but she could only roar. + +Tom was terrified. He wanted to run away, but he was too slow. Amy was faster and stronger. She was hungry and angry. She did not remember Tom as her friend. She only saw him as food. She jumped on him and bit him. He screamed and bled. He was gone. + +Amy was alone. She was a monster. She was not happy. She was not attractive. She was dry. +Sara likes to read novels. Novels are big books with many words and pictures. Sara has a pink novel that she loves very much. She reads it every day before bed. + +One day, Sara's brother Tom sees her pink novel on the sofa. He is bored and wants to play. He takes the novel and opens it. He finds a pen and starts to mark on the pages. He draws circles and lines and stars. He thinks it is fun. + +Sara comes back from the kitchen and sees what Tom is doing. She is very angry and sad. She shouts at Tom and tries to take the novel back. Tom does not want to give it. He holds it tight and runs away. Sara chases him around the house. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Sara and Tom fighting over the novel. She sees the marks on the pages. She is not happy. She tells Tom to say sorry to Sara and to help her clean the novel. She tells Sara to calm down and to share her books. She hugs them both and gives them a snack. + +Sara and Tom sit together and try to erase the marks. Some of them go away, but some of them stay. Sara is still sad, but she forgives Tom. Tom is sorry, but he also likes the novel. He asks Sara if he can read it with her. Sara says yes, but only if he is careful and does not mark it again. They agree and start to read. They find a new picture that they both like. They smile and hug. Mom is glad. +Lily wanted to play with her dolls, but she did not have a dress for her favorite one. She saw her mom ironing some clothes in the living room. She asked her mom, "Can I borrow your iron, please?" + +Her mom looked at her and smiled. "Why do you need my iron, Lily?" she asked. + +"I want to make a dress for my doll. She has no dress and she is cold," Lily said. + +Her mom nodded. "That's very sweet of you, Lily. But my iron is too hot and heavy for you. It can hurt you and your doll. Why don't you use this old scarf instead? It has pretty colors and it is soft. You can wrap it around your doll and make a dress." + +Lily liked the idea. She thanked her mom and took the old scarf. She went to her room and wrapped the scarf around her doll. She made a bow and a belt. She was very happy. She said to her doll, "You look beautiful in your new dress. I love you, doll." + +She hugged her doll and played with her. She forgot about the iron and the clothes. She only cared about her doll and her dress. She was a good and kind girl. +Lily and Max are playing in the park. They see a big hill with many flowers. Lily wants to go up the hill and touch the flowers. She says to Max, "Come with me, Max. Let's touch the flowers. They are so pretty." + +Max nods and follows Lily. They run up the hill and see many colors. They see red, yellow, pink, and purple flowers. They smell the flowers and touch the petals. They are soft and smooth. Lily and Max smile and laugh. + +But then they hear a loud noise. It is a dog. The dog is big and black. It is barking and running towards them. Lily and Max are scared. They do not like the dog. They say, "Go away, dog. Leave us alone." + +The dog does not listen. It jumps on them and licks their faces. It wants to play. Lily and Max scream and push the dog away. They run down the hill and back to the park. They are safe now. + +They hug each other and say, "That was scary. Are you okay, Max?" + +"I'm okay, Lily. Are you okay?" + +"I'm okay, too. Let's play something else. I don't want to touch the flowers anymore." + +"Me neither. Let's play with the ball. The ball is fun." + +"Okay, let's play with the ball. The ball is fun and round. It is not scary like the dog." + +They pick up the ball and throw it to each other. They forget about the dog and the flowers. They are happy and have fun. They love the ball and the park. They love the earth and each other. +Lily and Lila are twins. They look the same and like the same things. They have a big sister, Mia, who is very nice to them. Mia likes to read books and tell stories. + +One day, Mia tells them a story about a magic forest. She says there are many animals and plants in the forest, and some of them can talk. She says there is a big tree in the middle of the forest, and if you hug it, you will feel warm and happy. + +Lily and Lila want to see the magic forest. They ask Mia if they can go there. Mia says yes, but they have to be careful and stay together. She says she will take them there tomorrow, when the sun is bright. + +The next day, Mia takes Lily and Lila to the forest. They walk and walk until they see the big tree. It is very tall and green, and has many fruits and flowers. Lily and Lila run to the tree and hug it. They feel warm and happy, just like Mia said. + +But then, they hear a loud roar. They look up and see a big lion. The lion is angry and hungry. He wants to eat them. Lily and Lila are scared and scream. Mia hears them and runs to them. She picks them up and runs away from the lion. She says they have to be quiet and hide. + +They find a cave and go inside. They wait and wait until the lion is gone. They are safe, but they are also sad. They say they are sorry for running to the tree. They say they should have listened to Mia. Mia says it is okay, she is not mad. She says they are brave and smart. She says she loves them very much. + +They hug and kiss. They feel warm and happy again. They say they love Mia too. They say they want to go home. Mia says yes, let's go home. She takes them by the hand and leads them out of the forest. They see the sun and smile. They have learned a lesson. They will never forget the magic forest. +True is a dog who likes to spin. He spins when he is happy, when he is bored, and when he sees a ball. He spins so fast that he makes himself dizzy. Sometimes he spins into things and makes a mess. + +One day, True sees a big red ball in the park. He runs to it and starts to spin around it. He thinks it is the best ball ever. He does not see the other dogs who want to play with the ball. He does not hear them bark or growl. He only sees the ball and spins. + +"Hey, stop spinning!" says a black dog. "That is our ball. We want to play with it too." + +True does not stop spinning. He thinks the black dog is part of the ball. He tries to spin faster and faster. He does not want to share the ball. + +"Get away from our ball!" says a brown dog. "You are being rude and selfish. You are not a good dog." + +True does not get away from the ball. He thinks the brown dog is part of the ball. He tries to spin even faster and faster. He does not care what the other dogs say. + +"Watch out!" says a white dog. "There is a big hole in the ground. You are going to fall in if you keep spinning." + +True does not watch out. He thinks the white dog is part of the ball. He tries to spin the fastest and fastest. He does not see the hole in the ground. + +Suddenly, True feels the ground disappear under his feet. He stops spinning and starts falling. He is scared and confused. He does not know what is happening. He wishes he had listened to the other dogs. + +"Help!" he cries. "Help me!" + +The other dogs hear True's cry. They are alert and kind. They run to the hole and look down. They see True at the bottom. He is hurt and sad. He is sorry for being rude and selfish. He is sorry for not being a good dog. + +"Don't worry, True," says the black dog. "We will help you. We will get you out of the hole. We will be your friends." + +"Thank you, thank you," says True. "You are good dogs. You are nice dogs. I want to be your friend too." + +The other dogs find a rope and a stick. They lower the rope into the hole and tie it to the stick. They tell True to grab the rope and hold on. They pull the rope and lift True out of the hole. They are happy and proud. They have saved True. + +True is happy and grateful. He has learned a lesson. He does not want to spin anymore. He wants to play with the other dogs and share the ball. He wants to be a good dog and a nice dog. He wants to be their friend. + +The end. +Lily likes to write poems. She writes them with her crayons on big papers. She writes about her toys, her pets, and her dreams. She likes to share her poems with her friends at school. + +One day, her teacher says there is a contest for poems. The best poem will win a prize. Lily is very happy. She wants to win the prize. She works hard on her poem. She thinks it is very good. + +She brings her poem to school. She shows it to her friends. They say it is nice. But one friend, Ben, is not nice. He is jealous. He thinks his poem is better. He says Lily's poem is silly. He says he will win the prize. + +Lily feels sad. She thinks maybe Ben is right. Maybe her poem is silly. Maybe she will not win the prize. She does not want to read her poem to the class. + +But her teacher says everyone has to read their poem. Lily goes first. She reads her poem with a small voice. She looks at the floor. She does not look at the class. + +But the class likes her poem. They clap their hands. They say it is funny and sweet. They say it is the best poem. Lily feels happy. She looks at the class. She sees Ben. He looks angry. He does not clap his hands. + +The teacher says Lily is the winner. She gives her the prize. It is a book of poems. Lily loves it. She thanks the teacher. She thanks the class. She smiles. + +She does not care about Ben. She is not jealous. She is proud. She likes to write poems. She thinks they are not silly. She thinks they are good. +Tom likes to stay with his dad at the lake. They have a boat and a net. They catch fish and put them in a bucket. Tom likes to look at the fish. They have different colors and shapes. + +One day, Tom sees a very long fish in the net. It is longer than his arm. It has a big mouth and sharp teeth. Tom is scared of the long fish. He wants to let it go. He tells his dad. + +Dad looks at the long fish. He smiles and says, "This is a pike. It is a good fish to eat. We can take it home and cook it for dinner. Do you want to try it?" + +Tom shakes his head. He does not want to eat the long fish. He thinks it is mean and ugly. He says, "No, thank you. I like the small fish. They are nice and pretty. Can we let the long fish go?" + +Dad nods and says, "Okay, Tom. We can let the long fish go. But you have to be careful. It might bite you. Hold the net and I will help you." + +Tom and Dad lift the net and toss the long fish back into the lake. It splashes and swims away. Tom feels happy. He says, "Bye, long fish. Stay in the lake. Do not come back." + +Dad hugs Tom and says, "You are a good boy, Tom. You are kind and brave. I am proud of you. Let's go home and eat the small fish. They are yummy and healthy." + +Tom and Dad pack their boat and bucket. They drive home and cook the small fish. They have a good dinner and a good night. Tom dreams of the lake and the fish. He likes to stay with his dad. +One day, an adorable boy named Max was playing with his toy car. He loved his car very much and made it zoom and beep on the floor. But then, he heard a snap and saw that one of the wheels had broken off. He felt sad and cried. + +"Mommy, mommy, my car is broken!" he shouted. + +Mommy came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken wheel and hugged Max. + +"Don't worry, sweetie, we can fix it," she said. "Let's go to the kitchen and find some glue." + +She took Max and his car to the kitchen. She found a bottle of glue and a toothpick. She put some glue on the toothpick and then on the wheel. She pressed the wheel back to the car and held it for a while. + +"There, all done," she said. "Now your car is fixed and good as new." + +Max smiled and hugged Mommy. + +"Thank you, Mommy, you are the best!" he said. + +He took his car and went back to the floor. He made it zoom and beep again. He was happy and proud of his fixed car. He played with it until it was time for dinner. He put his car on the shelf and kissed it good night. He loved his car very much. +Lily likes to look at books. She likes the pictures and the colors. She has a big book of animals. She opens the book and sees a smooth page. The page is white and shiny. She wonders what is on the page. + +She touches the page with her finger. She feels something move. She looks closer and sees a tiny dot. The dot is black and round. She watches the dot. The dot grows bigger and bigger. It becomes a shape. It is a shape of a cat. + +"Meow!" The cat says. It jumps out of the page. Lily is surprised and happy. She likes cats. She reaches out to pet the cat. The cat is soft and warm. It rubs against her hand. It purrs. + +"Hello, cat!" Lily says. "Where did you come from?" + +"I came from the magic page," The cat says. "I can appear and disappear. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily says. She is curious and excited. She wants to see more magic. + +The cat nods and jumps back into the page. It becomes a dot again. Then it changes into another shape. It is a shape of a bird. + +"Tweet!" The bird says. It flies out of the page. Lily laughs and claps. She likes birds too. She wonders what else the cat can do. She turns the page and waits. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the backyard. They liked to make them zoom and crash and pretend they were in a race. Tom had a red car and Lily had a blue car. They both wanted to win. + +"Look, I have a missile!" Tom said, pointing to a stick he found on the ground. "I can make your car go boom!" + +"No, you can't!" Lily said, holding her car close to her chest. "That's not a missile, that's a stick. And you can't hurt my car, it's tough!" + +"Yes, I can!" Tom said, throwing the stick at Lily's car. But he missed and hit a bee hive instead. The bees became angry and flew out of the hive. They buzzed and stung Tom and Lily all over. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom and Lily cried, running to the house. "Help, help, help!" + +But their mom was not home. She had gone to the store to buy some milk. Tom and Lily were alone and in pain. They wished they had not played with the stick. They wished they had been nice to each other. They wished their mom was there. But she was not. And the bees were still chasing them. The end. +Jill and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the box of matches. They like to make fire with the matches. They think fire is pretty and fun. + +One day, Jill and Ben find a mop in the kitchen. They think the mop is funny. It has a long stick and a lot of hair. They want to play with the mop. They take the mop and the box of matches to their room. + +They put the mop on the floor and light a match. They touch the match to the mop hair. The mop hair catches fire. Jill and Ben are excited. They clap and laugh. They light more matches and make more fire. + +But the fire grows bigger and bigger. It spreads to the curtains and the bed. It makes a lot of smoke and heat. Jill and Ben are scared. They try to run out of the room, but the door is locked. They scream and cry. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise and smell the smoke. They run to the room and try to open the door. But the door is too hot and the fire is too strong. They cannot save Jill and Ben. They are very sad and angry. They wish Jill and Ben never played with matches and the mop. +Anna likes to play with her cat, Mimi. Mimi is soft and furry and likes to purr. Anna likes to lift Mimi and hug her. Mimi does not like to be lifted. She likes to run and jump and chase mice. + +One day, Anna lifted Mimi too high. Mimi was scared and scratched Anna's face. Anna cried and let go of Mimi. Mimi ran away and hid under the bed. Anna was sad and hurt. She ran to her mom and showed her the scratch. + +Mom was worried and took Anna to the bathroom. She washed the scratch and put a band-aid on it. She hugged Anna and said, "I'm sorry, sweetie. Mimi did not mean to hurt you. She was just afraid. You have to be gentle with her. She is a cat, not a toy." + +Anna nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Mimi. I love you. Can I say sorry to Mimi?" Mom smiled and said, "Of course. Let's go find her and give her a treat." They went to Anna's room and looked for Mimi. They found her under the bed, still hiding. + +Anna knelt down and said, "Mimi, come out. I'm sorry I lifted you too high. I won't do it again. I have a treat for you. Do you want it?" She held out a piece of cheese. Mimi smelled the cheese and came out slowly. She licked Anna's hand and rubbed her head against her leg. Anna smiled and gave Mimi the cheese. She petted Mimi and said, "I'm glad you're not mad at me. You're my best friend." Mimi purred and snuggled with Anna. Mom watched and said, "That's very nice, Anna. You're a good girl. And Mimi is a good cat." They all hugged and were happy. +Ben and Sam were friends who liked to play with cars. They had many cars that could go fast and make noises. They liked to race their cars on the floor and see who was the fastest. + +One day, they found a big car in the garage. It was red and shiny and had a battery inside. Ben said, "Let's race this car. It looks very fast." Sam said, "OK, but we have to be careful. This car is not ours. It belongs to dad." + +They took the car outside and put it on the road. They pushed a button and the car started to go. It went very fast and made loud noises. Ben and Sam laughed and cheered. They raced the car up and down the road. + +But then, a big truck came. It was bigger than the car and louder than the car. The truck did not see the car. The car did not see the truck. The truck hit the car and smashed it. The car broke into pieces. The battery flew out and landed on the grass. + +Ben and Sam were scared and sad. They ran to the car and saw the mess. They cried and said, "Oh no, oh no, what have we done? Dad will be very angry. We are in big trouble." + +They heard dad coming. He saw the car and the truck and the battery. He was very angry. He shouted, "Ben and Sam, what have you done? This car was very expensive and special. You were not supposed to touch it. You were very naughty and careless. You could have been hurt. You are grounded for a month. No more cars for you." + +Ben and Sam felt very sorry and ashamed. They wished they had not raced the car. They wished they had been more careful and brave. They learned a hard lesson. Racing is not always fun. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a magic finger. The magic finger could improve anything it touched. Tim was very happy and excited to have this special finger. + +Tim saw a broken toy car on the ground. He touched it with his magic finger and it became new and shiny. "Wow, my finger is amazing!" he said. But then, Tim saw a big dog that looked dangerous. The dog was angry and growling at him. Tim was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Tim thought he could use his magic finger to make the dog happy and friendly. He touched the dog with his finger and said, "Please improve, dog!" The dog stopped growling and became nice. Tim and the dog became friends, and they played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very adventurous. Lily liked to go outside and play in the park. One day, while playing, she saw a colorful magazine on the ground. She picked it up and looked at the pictures. + +In the magazine, Lily saw a big ice cream cone. She loved ice cream so much! Lily wanted to find the ice cream cone in the pictures. She started to walk around the park, looking for it. As she walked, she saw many fun things like swings, slides, and other kids playing. + +Suddenly, Lily found the ice cream cone! She was so happy that she let out a big scream. All the other kids turned to look at her. They saw the ice cream cone too and ran over to get some. They all enjoyed the ice cream together and had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big, ugly bug. The bug liked to kick things. One day, the bug went into a house. In the house, he saw a television. The bug wanted to kick the television. + +A little girl named Amy saw the bug. She said, "No, bug! Don't kick the television! That is bad!" The ugly bug looked at Amy and stopped. He did not want to be bad. + +Amy and the bug became friends. They played together and had fun. The bug did not kick anything anymore. The ugly bug was happy to have a friend like Amy. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a famous dog named Spot. Spot was famous because he had a special leather ball. All the kids and dogs loved to play with the leather ball. + +One day, Spot lost his leather ball. He was very sad. He called his friend, Bird. "Bird, can you help me find my leather ball?" asked Spot. Bird said, "Yes, I will help you find it." + +Bird and Spot looked everywhere for the leather ball. They looked in the park, in the trees, and by the pond. Finally, they found the leather ball under a big rock. Spot was very happy. "Thank you, Bird," said Spot. And they played with the leather ball all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dream at night. In her dreams, she would go on original adventures. She would play with her friends in a land full of fun and colors. + +One day, Lily and her friends found a magic pass. The pass let them go to new places in their dreams. They were so happy to explore more lands. They saw animals that could talk and trees that could dance. + +Each night, Lily would dream of the new places she and her friends could visit. They had so much fun together. And every morning, Lily would wake up with a big smile on her face, excited for the next original adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived with her mom and dad in a small house. One day, Lily's mom said, "Let's go to the grocery store and buy some food." Lily was very excited because she loved going to the grocery store. + +At the grocery store, Lily saw a kind old lady. The old lady was deaf, so she could not hear very well. Lily's mom started to discuss what food they needed with the old lady. They used their hands to talk, and Lily watched them with a big smile. She thought it was fun to see people talk with their hands. + +When they were done talking, Lily and her mom said goodbye to the old lady. They finished buying their food and went home. That night, Lily asked her mom to teach her how to talk with her hands like the old lady. Lily's mom smiled and said, "Of course, we can learn together." And so, Lily and her mom learned a new way to talk, and they were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man who liked to polish his big red car. He loved his car very much and wanted it to be very shiny. Every day, he would use a soft cloth and make the car look new. + +One day, a little girl named Mary saw the rich man polishing his car. She was curious and asked him, "What are you doing?" The man smiled and said, "I am making my car shiny." Mary wanted to learn how to do it too. + +The rich man decided to teach Mary how to polish the car. They used the soft cloth and made the car shiny together. Mary was very happy and said, "Thank you for teaching me!" The rich man was happy too because he made a new friend. They polished the car together every day and became the best of friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play in the park. He saw a weird bug. The bug moved with a funny motion. Tim thought it was fun to watch. + +Tim's friend, Sam, came to the park too. Sam saw the bug and said, "Wow, that bug is weird! Look how it moves!" Tim said, "Yes, it's funny! Let's follow it and see where it goes." + +They followed the bug as it moved in a weird motion. Then, it stopped by a big tree. The bug started to strike the tree with its tiny legs. Tim and Sam watched as the tree shook a little. Suddenly, many yummy fruits fell from the tree. Tim and Sam were happy and ate the fruits. They knew that following the weird bug was a good idea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to climb. One day, she saw a big, modern tree in the park. The tree had strong branches and many leaves. Amy wanted to climb the tree and see how high she could go. + +Amy started to climb the tree. She was very happy. As she climbed higher, she saw a small bird sitting on a branch. The bird looked at Amy and said, "Hello, Amy! Do you want to play with me?" Amy smiled and said, "Yes, bird! I want to play with you!" + +The bird flew to Amy's shoulder and they climbed higher together. They played in the tree all day, laughing and having fun. When it was time to go home, Amy climbed down the tree with the bird on her shoulder. They said goodbye and Amy went home, excited to tell her mom about her new friend. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a weird, big, green frog. The frog lived near a copper pond. The frog liked to play with his friends, the fish, in the pond. They had a lot of fun together. + +One day, the frog and his fish friends saw a big storm coming. The frog knew he had to prepare for the storm to keep everyone safe. He told his fish friends to swim to the bottom of the pond and stay close together. The frog jumped out of the pond to find a safe place for himself. + +The storm came and went. The frog and his fish friends were all safe because they prepared for the storm. The village people saw how the frog helped everyone and they learned a lesson. They knew they should always prepare for things that might happen, just like the frog did. + +The moral of the story is to always prepare for what might come, so you can keep yourself and your friends safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big, heavy box that he needed to move. He tried to push it, but it was too heavy for him. Tim was sad because he could not move the box. + +Tim's mom saw that he was sad and wanted to help. She had an idea! She went to get some tape. She put the tape on the box and made handles for Tim to hold. Tim was happy to see the tape on the box. + +Tim's mom said, "Now you can supply the box to your room." Tim held the tape handles and tried to move the box again. This time, the box moved! Tim was very happy. He moved the box all the way to his room. Tim's mom was proud of him. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big lock. The lock was very old and had a terrible smell. Tim wanted to open the lock to see what was inside. He tried and tried, but he could not open it. + +Tim's friend, Sally, came to help. She said, "Let's reverse the way we turn the key!" They tried to reverse the key, but the lock still did not open. They felt sad and did not know what to do. + +Just then, Tim's mom came and saw the lock. She said, "I know how to open this lock!" She turned the key the right way, and the lock opened. Inside, they found a beautiful toy. Tim and Sally were so happy, and they played with the toy all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to have tea with her friends. One day, Mia and her friends were having a tea party. They were so happy. + +But then, a big and fearful dog came into the garden where they were having the tea party. The dog barked loudly, and Mia and her friends were scared. They did not know what to do. + +Mia thought hard and wanted to solve the problem. She got an idea. She gave the dog a cup of tea. The dog drank the tea and stopped barking. The dog was not fearful anymore. Mia and her friends were happy again and continued their tea party. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, silly dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with Lily all day long. + +One sunny day, Lily and Spot were playing outside. Spot found a ball and urged Lily to throw it. Lily threw the ball very far, and Spot ran fast to catch it. They laughed and played for a long time. + +After a while, Lily's mom called them inside for lunch. Lily told her mom about the fun they had with the ball. Her mom smiled and said, "That's the truth, Lily. You and Spot always have lots of fun together." They all enjoyed their lunch and had a happy day. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big box outside his house. He was very happy and thought it was great. Tim wanted to play with the box and make a house from it. He ran inside to tell his mom and dad about the box. + +But when Tim came back outside, it started to rain. The rain made the box wet and Tim was sad. He wanted to save the box from the rain. Tim thought hard about what to do. + +Tim had an idea. He ran inside to get an umbrella. He put the umbrella over the box to keep it dry. The rain stopped and the sun came out. Tim's box was safe and he could play with it. He made a house from the box and played in it all day. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Penny. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. Penny loved to play with her toys and run in the grass. + +One sunny day, Penny found a big, soft ball in the yard. She liked to squeeze it with her hands. Squeeze, squeeze, squeeze! The ball was so much fun to play with. Penny laughed and smiled as she played. + +Penny's mommy came outside and saw her playing with the ball. She smiled and said, "Penny, you are very good at playing with your ball!" Penny felt happy and proud. She continued to play and squeeze the ball all day long. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went for a walk in the park. She saw a pretty leaf on the ground. It was red and yellow. Lucy picked up the leaf and wanted to show it to her mom. + +But Lucy couldn't remember the way back home. She felt frustrated and sad. She sat on the ground and looked at her leaf. The leaf made her feel a little better. + +Then, Lucy's dog, Spot, came running to her. Spot wagged his tail and barked. Lucy was happy to see her dog. She followed Spot and he led her back home. Lucy showed her mom the leaf and they both smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a big red ball. The ball was very selfish. It did not want to play with the other toys. The ball liked to be alone and have peace. + +One day, the ball rolled far away from the other toys. It went close to a big tree. Under the tree, the ball found a small blue ball. The small blue ball was sad. + +The big red ball saw the small blue ball and decided to play with it. They played together and became friends. The big red ball was not selfish anymore. They both had fun and found peace together. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play outside. One day, Max saw a big cat. The cat looked angry. Max wanted to be friends with the cat. + +Max said, "Hi, cat! Let's play!" The cat said, "No, I am angry. Stay away!" Max was sad but he did not give up. He thought if he could make the cat happy, they could play together. + +Max found a ball and brought it close to the cat. He said, "Look, cat! I have a ball. Let's play!" The cat looked at the ball and then at Max. The cat was not angry anymore. They played with the ball all day and became good friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They had a delicious picnic. They ate yummy sandwiches and sweet fruit. Tim was very happy. + +While they were eating, a mosquito came to join them. Tim tried to make it go away. He stirred the air with his hand, but the mosquito liked the food too much. + +Tim's mom had an idea. She took out a big fan and stirred the air. The mosquito flew away, and they could enjoy their delicious picnic in peace. +Once upon a time, there was a panda named Pandy. Pandy lived in a big forest. One day, Pandy was walking and found a big rock. Pandy thought, "I can rock on this rock and have fun!" + +Pandy started to rock on the rock, but then he heard a terrible sound. It was a little bird crying. Pandy stopped rocking and went to the little bird. "Why are you crying?" Pandy asked. + +The little bird said, "I can't find my mom. I am scared." Pandy felt sad for the little bird. He said, "I will help you find your mom." So, Pandy and the little bird looked for the mom. They found her and the little bird was happy. Pandy was happy too. They all played together and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a young mechanic named Tom. Tom lived in a small house with his dog, Spot. Tom liked to fix things. He was very good at fixing cars, bikes, and toys. + +One day, Tom met a girl named Sally. Sally had a red bike with a flat tire. She said, "Tom, I need help. Can you fix my bike?" Tom said, "Yes, I can help you." He took out his tools and fixed Sally's bike. Sally was very happy. She said, "Thank you, Tom! You are a good mechanic." + +Tom and Sally became friends. They played together every day. They rode bikes, played with toys, and had fun with Spot. Everyone in the town knew Tom was a good young mechanic. They all liked him and his dog, Spot. And Tom was always there to help when someone needed him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toy cars. One day, while he was playing, his favorite car vanished. Tim looked everywhere but could not find it. He felt confused and sad. + +Then, he thought of a plan. He would ask his friends to help him find his car. They all played a game to see who could find the car first. The winner would get a score. They searched high and low, near and far. They looked under the bed, behind the sofa, and in the toy box. + +Finally, Tim's friend, Lily, found the car under a big pillow. Tim was so happy, and he gave Lily a high score. They all played with the toy cars together, and Tim learned that it was important to put his toys away so they wouldn't vanish again. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys under the big tree in her yard. Every day, she would sit under the tree and have fun with her toys. + +One day, while playing, Lily found a small piece of paper under the tree. She didn't know what it was, so she tried to tear it. But it was very strong and didn't tear. She tried again and again, but it just wouldn't tear. + +Lily decided to show the paper to her mommy. Her mommy looked at it and smiled. "This is a special paper, Lily," her mommy said. "You can draw a pretty picture on it, and it won't tear." Lily was happy and drew a pretty picture of her playing under the tree. She hung it on the wall, and everyone who saw it thought it was very pretty. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a big toy rocket that he loved to play with. One day, he wanted to make his rocket fly high in the sky. Tim struggled to make it fly, but he didn't know how. + +Tim went to his friend, Sally. Sally was very rich and had many toys. Tim asked her, "Can you help me make my rocket fly?" Sally thought about it and said, "Yes, let's try together!" + +They tried and tried, but the rocket still didn't fly. Then, they asked their friend, Bob, to join them. Together, they all struggled to make the rocket fly. Finally, with a big push, the rocket flew high in the sky. Tim, Sally, and Bob were so happy they cheered and laughed. They had fun playing with the rocket all day long. +Once upon a time, in a fair and sunny land, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to scatter her toy pins all over her room. She would play with them all day long. + +One day, Mia's friend Tim came to play. Tim accidentally stepped on one of the pins. Ouch! He cried out in pain. Mia felt bad that her friend got hurt. She knew it was her fault for scattering the pins everywhere. + +Mia and Tim decided to work together to pick up all the pins. They made a game out of it, and soon the room was clean and safe again. From that day on, Mia always remembered to put her pins away, and they played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful queen. She lived in a big castle with her family. The queen liked to help people and make them happy. + +One day, the queen decided to act in a play. She wanted to make the people in her kingdom laugh and smile. So, she put on a funny costume and went on stage. + +The people in the kingdom watched the queen and laughed. They clapped their hands and cheered. The thoughtful queen was happy that she made her people smile. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big swamp. In the swamp, there were two frog friends, Tim and Sam. They liked to play in the water and jump on lily pads. One day, they saw a fancy hat floating in the water. + +Tim said, "I want the fancy hat!" Sam said, "No, I want it!" They both wanted the fancy hat, but they didn't want to share. They started to separate the fancy hat by pulling it. The fancy hat was about to break. + +A wise old turtle saw them and said, "Stop! If you separate the fancy hat, it will break. You should share and take turns wearing it." Tim and Sam thought about it and agreed. They took turns wearing the fancy hat and played together in the swamp, happy as ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to play with her toys. One day, she saw a toy car at her friend's house. She asked her friend if she could borrow the toy car. Her friend said yes. + +Mia was so happy to play with the toy car. She took it home to show her family. Her mom, dad, and little brother were all excited to see the toy car. They played with the toy car all day long. + +The next day, Mia felt nervous. She knew she had to give the toy car back to her friend. She told her family that she was nervous. Her family said it was okay and that they would go with her to give the toy car back. Mia felt better and they all went together to return the toy car. Mia's friend was happy to have the toy car back, and they all played together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her room with her toys. One day, she decided to play a game called search. She was ready to find her favorite toy, a small, red ball. + +Lily looked under her bed, but the ball was not there. She looked inside her toy box, but it was not there either. Lily felt sad and asked her mom for help. Her mom said, "Let's supply you with a flashlight to help you search better." + +So, with the flashlight, Lily and her mom searched the whole room. They looked in every corner and behind every piece of furniture. Finally, they found the red ball hiding behind a big chair. Lily was so happy, and she said, "Thank you, Mom, for helping me search and for the flashlight." + +From that day on, Lily was always ready to play search with her mom. They had lots of fun looking for toys and other things around the house. And Lily learned that when you need help, it's always good to ask for it. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to a fun park. In the park, there was a big maze. Tim wanted to go in the maze and play. He decided to ask his friend, Sue, to go with him. Sue was always very nice and generous. She liked to share her toys and snacks with Tim. + +Tim and Sue held hands and went into the maze together. They walked and walked, turning left and right. They saw many pretty flowers and trees in the maze. They laughed and had a lot of fun. + +After a while, they found the way out of the maze. Tim and Sue were very happy. They decided to play in the maze again another day. They knew that they could always have fun together, because they were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a smelly violin. She loved to play it all day. Her friends liked to listen to her play. + +One day, Lily lost her violin. She was sad and asked her friends to help her find it. They looked under the bed, behind the door, and in the closet. But they could not find the smelly violin. + +Lily's mom saw them looking and asked, "What are you looking for?" Lily answered, "My smelly violin." Her mom smiled and said, "I found it in the yard." Lily and her friends were happy. They played and danced to the music of the smelly violin all day long. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a cat named Tom. Tom was a very reliable cat. Every day, he would help his family organize their things. He liked to help a lot. + +One day, Tom saw a big bottle of milk on the table. He wanted to help his family and put the milk away. So, he pushed the milk with his paw, but it was very heavy. + +Tom tried and tried until he finally moved the milk to the fridge. The family was happy and thanked Tom for being so helpful. They knew they could always count on Tom to help them. +One day, Penny the dog went for a walk. She saw her friend, Tom the cat. Tom was sad. "Why are you sad, Tom?" asked Penny. + +"I lost my toy. It is terrible," said Tom. Penny wanted to help. "Let's go find your toy," she said. They went to look for the toy together. + +They looked under a tree, but the toy was not there. They looked by the pond, but the toy was not there either. Then, they looked in the bushes. Penny found the toy! "Here is your toy, Tom!" she said. + +Tom was very happy. "Thank you, Penny!" he said. They played with the toy together. It was a good day for Penny and Tom. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who lived in a big forest. In this group, there were a cat, a dog, a bird, and a mouse. They were all good friends and liked to play together. + +One day, the little mouse got lost and felt helpless. The other animals wanted to help their friend. They tried to imagine where the mouse could be. The cat said, "Maybe he is near the big tree." The dog said, "Or by the river." The bird said, "Or up on the hill." + +They all went to look for the mouse in those places. First, they went to the big tree, but the mouse was not there. Then they went to the river, and they found the mouse. The little mouse was so happy to see his friends. They all went back home together, and they played and had fun for the rest of the day. +One day, a little ball went for a roll. It rolled down a big hill. The ball was very fast. It was getting dark outside. The ball saw a big tree and stopped. + +Near the tree, there was a big bear. The bear had a hurt stomach. The bear said, "Help me, little ball. My stomach hurts a lot." + +The little ball wanted to help the bear. It had an idea. It told the bear, "Roll on your stomach. It will make you feel better." + +The bear did what the ball said. The bear rolled on its stomach. The bear felt better. The bear said, "Thank you, little ball. You made my stomach feel good." + +The little ball and the big bear became good friends. They played and rolled together until the dark night turned into a bright day. +Once upon a time, there was a playful cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play with her toys and run around the house. One day, she saw a curtain hanging near the window. Kitty thought it would be fun to play with the curtain. + +Kitty jumped and grabbed the curtain with her paws. She swung back and forth, having a lot of fun. But then, the curtain started to rip. Kitty knew she had done something bad. + +Kitty let go of the curtain and sighed. She felt sad for what she had done. She went to her owner and showed them the ripped curtain. Her owner wasn't mad, but told Kitty to be more careful next time. Kitty learned her lesson and never played with curtains again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy named Bear. They were best friends. Tim was nervous because he had never invited a friend to play before. But today, he wanted to invite his friend, Sam, to his house. + +Tim went to Sam's house and said, "Sam, do you want to come to my house and play with Bear, my toy?" Sam smiled and said, "Yes, I would love to play with you and Bear!" Tim was so happy that he ran back home to get Bear ready for Sam's visit. + +When Sam came to Tim's house, they played with Bear all day long. They had so much fun, and Tim was not nervous anymore. In the end, Tim learned that inviting friends to play was a great idea. And Bear was very happy too, because he made a new friend in Sam. +Once upon a time, there was a cow named Daisy. Daisy was a perfect cow. She had big, round spots and a long, swishy tail. Daisy lived on a farm with her friends. + +One day, Daisy's friend, a little bird named Chirpy, made a mistake. Chirpy knocked over Daisy's food while he was playing. Daisy was very sad and hungry. + +Chirpy said, "I am sorry, Daisy. I did not mean to make you hungry." + +Daisy thought for a moment and said, "It's okay, Chirpy. I forgive you. We all make mistakes sometimes." + +Chirpy was happy that Daisy forgave him. They both learned that it is important to say sorry and forgive our friends when they make mistakes. And they lived happily ever after on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Tom. Tom liked to sleep all day in the warm sun. He did not like to play or run around with the other cats. + +One day, Tom found a sharp stick on the ground. He didn't know that the stick had poison on it. Tom played with the stick and got a little scratch on his paw. + +Tom's paw began to hurt, and he didn't feel good. His friend, a wise old cat, saw what happened and told Tom's family. They quickly took Tom to the doctor, who made him feel better. Tom learned to be careful with sharp things and not to be so lazy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane loved to drink milk every day. She knew that milk made her strong, and she wanted to be very strong when she grew up. One day, Jane's mom told her that she had to go to the doctor for a little needle. Jane was scared, but her mom said that it would help her stay strong and healthy. + +The next day, Jane went to the doctor with her mom. The doctor was very nice and gave Jane a small needle. Jane was brave and did not cry. She remembered that her mom said the needle would help her stay strong. After the needle, the doctor gave Jane a big glass of milk to drink. Jane was very happy and drank all the milk. + +As Jane grew up, she became very strong and healthy. She knew that drinking milk and getting needles from the doctor helped her stay strong. Jane was never scared of needles again. The moral of the story is that even if something seems scary at first, it can help us become strong and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was a stubborn dog who did not like to listen. One day, Max's owner, a girl named Lucy, wanted to take Max for a walk. She put a leash on Max and said, "Come on, Max! Let's go for a walk!" + +As they walked, Max saw a big tree. He wanted to run to the tree but Lucy held the leash tight. Max tried to pull but Lucy said, "Max, don't be stubborn! You have to yield and stay with me!" Max didn't want to listen, but he stopped pulling and stayed with Lucy. + +They walked and played together. Max learned that when he yielded to Lucy, they had more fun. He was a happy dog and Lucy was a happy girl. They walked home, both smiling and looking forward to their next walk together. +Once upon a time, there was a big crocodile. He lived in a river near a small village. The crocodile had many friends in the village, and they all liked to play together. One day, the crocodile went to the village to join his friends. + +While they were playing, the crocodile did something silly. He fell into a big mud puddle! All of his friends laughed, and the crocodile felt embarrass. He didn't like it when his friends laughed at him. He walked away from the village, feeling very sad. + +A little girl saw the sad crocodile and wanted to help him. She found a big towel and helped the crocodile get clean. The crocodile was grateful for the little girl's help. He smiled and thanked her. From that day on, the crocodile and the little girl became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red rug in a little house. The rug was very soft and warm. Every day, a cute dog named Spot would lay on the rug to take a nap. Spot loved the rug very much. + +One sunny day, a brilliant butterfly flew into the house. Spot saw the butterfly and wanted to play with it. He jumped up and tried to grab the butterfly with his paws. The butterfly flew around the room and Spot chased it, wagging his tail. + +As Spot chased the butterfly, he stepped on the edge of the rug. The rug slid across the floor and Spot fell down. He looked at the rug and then at the butterfly. Spot decided to lay back down on the rug and watch the butterfly fly away. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He had different animals on his farm. He had cows, pigs, and chickens. The farmer loved all his animals very much. + +One day, the farmer found a little bird. The bird could not fly. It was sad. The farmer wanted to help the little bird. So, he decided to hold the bird and take care of it. + +The farmer and the little bird became good friends. They played together every day. The other animals liked the bird too. Soon, the bird learned to fly. The farmer was very happy. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty lion named Leo. Leo was very big and strong. He lived in a hot place with lots of trees and grass. Leo liked to play with his friends, the little birds and the cute monkeys. + +One day, Leo found a small box. The box had a button on it. When he pushed the button, the box could record sounds. Leo thought it was fun. He went around the hot place and recorded the sounds of his friends. + +Leo recorded the birds singing, the monkeys chattering, and even the wind blowing through the trees. He was very happy with his new toy. At the end of the day, Leo and his friends sat together and listened to the sounds they had recorded. They all laughed and had a great time. From that day on, the mighty lion and his friends loved to play with the little box in their hot home. +Once upon a time, there was a busy little girl named Lily. She loved to laugh and play all day. One day, Lily was playing in her room when she heard a funny sound. She looked around and saw her toy drawer. The sound was coming from inside! + +Lily opened the drawer and found her toy bear, Mr. Snuggles, laughing. "Why are you laughing, Mr. Snuggles?" asked Lily. Mr. Snuggles said, "I just heard a funny joke from the toy car!" Lily laughed too, because she loved funny jokes. + +Lily and Mr. Snuggles spent the whole day laughing and playing together. They played hide and seek, and tag, and made up their own funny jokes. At the end of the day, Lily put Mr. Snuggles back in the drawer and said, "Good night, Mr. Snuggles. I had so much fun today!" Mr. Snuggles smiled and said, "Good night, Lily. I had fun too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a ball that he loved to play with. One day, Tim was playing near a big bush. He threw the ball very high, and it got stuck in the bush. Tim was sad because he could not find his ball. He had lost it in the bush. + +Tim went to his mom and said, "Mom, I lost my ball in the bush. Can you help me get it back?" His mom looked at the bush and saw that it was very tough. She told Tim, "That bush is very tough, but we can try to get your ball back." + +Tim and his mom went to the bush and tried to get the ball out. They pushed and pulled, but the bush was very tough. Finally, Tim's mom got a big stick and used it to get the ball out of the bush. Tim was so happy to have his ball back. He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you, Mom, for helping me get my ball back!" From that day on, Tim was more careful when he played near big bushes. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved lollipops. One day, he got a big lollipop from his mom. It was very sweet and yummy. Tom was so happy. + +Tom wanted to share his lollipop with his friend, Sam. But he had to be careful. His mom told him to learn how to share things the right way. So, Tom broke his lollipop into two pieces. One for him, and one for Sam. + +Tom gave the other piece to Sam. Sam was very happy too. They both ate their lollipops together. They learned that sharing can make everyone happy. And they were always careful when they shared things. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat. The cat had a big shoe. The shoe was red and pretty. The cat liked to sleep in the shoe. + +One day, the cat got a letter in the mail. The mail was from a little mouse. The mouse wanted to be friends with the cat. The cat was happy to have a new friend. + +The cat and the mouse played in the big shoe. They had a lot of fun together. They became best friends. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a beautiful bike with pedals that she loved to ride. One sunny day, Lily went for a ride in the park. She saw a man sitting on a bench and he looked thirsty. + +"Hello, sir," said Lily. "Would you like a drink of water?" + +"Yes, please," said the man. "Thank you, little girl." + +Lily gave the man her water bottle and he drank all of it. The man was so happy and grateful. + +"Your bike is so beautiful," said the man. "I wish I had one like that." + +"Thank you," said Lily. "Maybe one day you will have a beautiful bike too." + +Lily rode away on her bike, feeling happy that she could help someone. She pedaled faster and faster, enjoying the sunshine and the wind in her hair. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird liked to sing all day long. One day, the bird found a letter on the ground. The letter was dry and had a stamp on it. The bird picked up the letter and flew away. + +The bird flew to a nearby tree and started to sing again. The bird looked at the letter and wondered what was inside. The bird decided to open the letter and see. Inside the letter was a picture of a flower. The bird was happy and started to sing even louder. + +The bird flew back to the ground and put the letter back where it was found. The bird wanted to make sure the letter got to the right person. From that day on, the bird sang every day and sometimes found more letters to deliver. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Lily. She was very happy because her mommy and daddy bought her a new crib. It was so pretty and had lots of toys hanging above it. + +One day, Lily's big brother Jack came to play with her. He wanted to play with her toys, but she didn't want to share. They started to fight over the toys and Lily got upset. + +Mommy came in and saw what was happening. She said, "Jack, you need to be nice to your sister. She just got a new crib and she wants to play with her toys." Jack said sorry and gave Lily a hug. They played together nicely for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because he was going to the park with his mom. They packed a great picnic with sandwiches and fruit. + +When they got to the park, Timmy saw a little bird with a broken wing. The bird couldn't fly and was very sad. Timmy felt sad too and wanted to help. He opened his mouth to tell his mom, but no words came out. + +Then, Timmy remembered that sometimes actions speak louder than words. He blinked his eyes and his mom understood. They carefully picked up the bird and took it to the vet. The vet fixed the bird's wing and it was able to fly again. Timmy felt great because he helped the bird. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we don't need to use words to help others, we can use actions instead. +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Freddy. Freddy lived in a big pond with his friends. One day, Freddy wanted to whistle a song. He tried and tried, but he couldn't whistle loud enough. + +Freddy's friends laughed at him and said he was not good at whistling. Freddy felt sad and decided to leave the pond. He hopped and hopped until he found a new pond. + +At the new pond, Freddy tried to whistle again. This time, he whistled so loud that all the animals around heard him. They were impressed and started to cheer. But then, a big bird swooped down and grabbed Freddy. + +Freddy tried to escape, but he couldn't. The bird took him away and Freddy never saw his friends or his old pond again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the world around her. One sunny day, she went on a walk with her mommy. They walked and walked until they came to a big, wide field. + +Lily's mommy said, "Look, Lily, there are so many flowers here. Let's pick some to bring home." + +Lily discovered a big, yellow flower and picked it. She smiled with joy and showed it to her mommy. They continued to pick flowers until their basket was full. + +Later that day, they put the flowers in a vase and placed it on the table. Lily smiled every time she looked at the flowers and remembered the fun adventure she had with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to make cakes with her mom. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, let's make an orange cake today. Can you help me mix the batter?" + +Lily was so excited and said, "Yes, mommy! I love mixing!" They mixed the batter together and poured it into the cake pan. + +As they waited for the cake to bake, they talked about humans and how everyone is different. Lily's mom said, "Some humans have orange hair, like you have orange socks." + +Lily looked down at her feet and giggled. "Yes, mommy! My socks are orange!" + +Finally, the cake was ready and they took it out of the oven. It smelled so good! Lily's mom said, "Let's share this cake with our human friends." + +Lily was happy to share and they enjoyed eating the delicious orange cake with their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. One day, Benny went on an adventure to find a mysterious carrot. He hopped and hopped until he arrived at a big garden. + +In the garden, Benny saw many carrots, but none of them were mysterious. He asked the other animals if they had seen a mysterious carrot, but they all shook their heads. Benny was sad and thought he would never find the mysterious carrot. + +Just as Benny was about to give up, he saw a carrot that looked different from all the others. It was a bright purple color! Benny hopped over to it and took a big bite. It was the most delicious carrot he had ever tasted. Benny was so happy that he had finally found the mysterious carrot! +Once upon a time, there was a big and furry dog named Max. Max loved to play outside and chase after little bugs. One day, Max found a tiny flea on his fur. The flea was very small and hard to see, but it made Max very itchy. Max didn't like the flea and wanted to get rid of it. + +Max tried to scratch the flea off, but it wouldn't budge. So, Max decided to roll around on the grass to try and destroy the flea. But the flea was too quick and jumped away. Max was getting frustrated. + +Then, Max had an idea. He found a dull pencil and used it to gently flick the flea off his fur. The flea went flying and Max was happy to be rid of it. From that day on, Max made sure to check his fur for fleas every time he played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to listen to the radio. He would turn it on every day and dance to the music. One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to go to the park. Timmy didn't want to go to the park because it was too hot outside. "I don't want to go to the park," Timmy said, shrugging his shoulders. + +Timmy's mom looked at him and said, "But Timmy, it's such a beautiful day outside! We can have a picnic and play on the swings." Timmy thought about it for a moment and then said, "Okay, but can we bring some thick blankets to sit on? I don't want to get dirty." Timmy's mom smiled and said, "Of course, we can bring some thick blankets." + +So, Timmy and his mom went to the park and had a wonderful time. They had a picnic, played on the swings, and danced to the music on the radio. Timmy was happy that he decided to go to the park after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long hair that her mommy always washed with shampoo. One day, Lily's mommy bought a new shampoo that said it could make her hair really shiny and deep. + +Excited to try it out, Lily asked her mommy, "Can we test the new shampoo, please?" + +"Of course, sweetie," her mommy replied. "Let's try it now." + +Lily's mommy put the new shampoo in her hair and they waited for a few minutes. When they rinsed it out, Lily's hair looked really shiny and deep, just like the bottle promised. + +"Wow, mommy! This shampoo is amazing!" Lily exclaimed. + +"I'm glad you like it, sweetie," her mommy said with a smile. "Now let's go play!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mom called her for dinner, but Lily didn't come. Her mom went to her room and saw that Lily was playing with her toys. Her mom said, "Lily, it's time for dinner. Please come to eat." Lily said, "Okay, Mommy." + +After dinner, Lily went to bed. She was worried because she couldn't remember the name of her favorite toy. She tried to sleep, but something was disturbing her. She looked around and saw that her toy was missing. She started crying and called her mom. Her mom came to her room and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" Lily said, "My toy is missing. I don't remember its name." Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we will find it together." They searched the room and finally found the toy under the bed. Lily was happy and hugged her mom. They both slept peacefully. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very brave and loved to explore the forest near her house. One day, she saw a big bird flying in the sky. "Wow, that bird is so big!" she said. + +Suddenly, the bird landed on a tree and Lily waved at it. "Hello, birdie!" she called out. To her surprise, the bird waved back at her with its wings. "Wow, you can wave too!" she exclaimed. + +Lily was so happy that she decided to tell her mom about the friendly bird. "Mom, I saw a big bird today and it waved at me!" she said. "That's amazing, Lily! You are so brave to explore the forest," her mom replied. + +From that day on, Lily and the bird became good friends and they would wave at each other every time they saw each other. Lily felt very happy to have a new friend in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers and always wanted to see them bloom. One day, her mommy gave her a pretty box with some flower seeds inside. + +Lily was so excited to plant the seeds and watch them grow. She dug a little hole in the ground and carefully placed the seeds inside. She watered them every day and waited patiently for them to bloom. + +After a few weeks, Lily saw some green sprouts coming out of the ground. She was so happy! She kept taking care of the flowers and soon they were big and pretty. Lily was very proud of herself for making the flowers bloom. She put some of them in the pretty box her mommy gave her and gave them to her friends as a gift. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very clumsy and always bumped into things. One day, she was playing in her room when she saw a cobweb on the ceiling. "What's that?" she asked her mom. + +"That's a cobweb, dear," her mom replied. "It means a spider lives here." + +Lily didn't like spiders, so she asked her mom to get rid of it. Her mom said they could store it in a jar and release it outside later. Lily thought that was a good idea. + +After they caught the spider, Lily accidentally knocked over the jar and it broke. "Oh no!" she exclaimed. "I'm sorry, Mommy." + +"It's okay, Lily," her mom said. "Accidents happen. Let's clean it up and be more careful next time." And they did just that. +Once upon a time, there was a cute sailor named Sam. Sam loved to sail on his boat and explore the big blue sea. One day, while sailing, he saw a little fish who was lost and couldn't find its way back home. Sam felt sorry for the fish and decided to take it with him on his boat. + +But soon, the fish started to complain and was not happy being away from its home. Sam tried to make it feel better by showing it all the beautiful things in the sea, but the fish was still sad. Finally, Sam realized that the fish needed to go back home and he sailed back to where he found it. The fish was so happy to be back home and thanked Sam for his kindness. + +From that day on, Sam always kept an eye out for lost sea creatures and helped them find their way back home. He became known as the cutest sailor on the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a rocket. The rocket was very important because it was going to space. The rocket went up and up and up until it was very high. Suddenly, the rocket started to fall! It fell down and down and down until it landed on the ground. The rocket was broken, but everyone was okay. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy baked a yummy cake. Lily loved cake! She ate a big piece and felt very happy. + +Later that day, Lily went to play outside with her friends. They ran and played and had so much fun! But after a while, Lily started to feel tired. She remembered the cake her mommy made and wished she could have more. + +When Lily went back inside, she saw that there was still some cake left! She was so happy and ate another piece. Then she felt even more tired and went to take a nap. Lily dreamed of cake and playing with her friends. It was a very good day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite pink boots everywhere she went. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They were having so much fun on the swings and slides when suddenly they heard a loud and noisy sound. It was a big truck that got stuck in the mud! + +Lily knew she had to help, so she ran to her mommy and asked for a rope. She put on her boots and went back to the truck. With the help of her friends, they tied the rope to the truck and pulled it out of the mud. Everyone cheered and thanked Lily for saving the day with her pink boots. From that day on, Lily became known as the hero of the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and toys. One day, she went outside to play with her friend, Timmy. They were playing with a ball when they saw a big rock. + +Lily said, "Look, Timmy! A big rock! Let's go see it!" They ran over to the rock and saw that it was very rough. + +Timmy said, "Wow, this rock is rough! I wonder if there's magic inside." + +Lily said, "I don't know, but let's try to find out!" They both touched the rock and closed their eyes. Suddenly, they felt a magical feeling and when they opened their eyes, they saw that the rock had turned into a beautiful butterfly! + +They were so happy and excited that they started to dance around the butterfly. The butterfly flew away, but Lily and Timmy knew that they had just experienced a magical moment. They hugged each other and said, "That was amazing! Let's go find another rock to see if there's more magic!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and his favorite toy was a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Timmy accidentally left Teddy at the park and when he went back to look for him, Teddy was gone. + +Timmy was very sad and he asked his mom if they could go back to the park to find Teddy. His mom said, "Don't worry Timmy, we will find him. Teddy is very valuable to you and we will do everything we can to find him." + +They searched and searched but they couldn't find Teddy. Timmy started to cry and said, "Teddy is gone forever and I will never see him again." His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry Timmy, we will find a way to fix this trouble." + +The next day, Timmy's mom surprised him with a new teddy bear. Timmy was happy but he said, "This new teddy bear is not Teddy. Teddy was my best friend and now he is dead." His mom explained that Teddy was not really dead, but just lost. She said, "We will always remember Teddy and the memories we had with him." Timmy hugged his new teddy bear and said, "I will always remember Teddy too." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Lily. She loved to cook with her mom. One day, Lily's mom gave her a pink pan to cook with. Lily was so happy! She put the pan on the stove and turned on the heat. The pan was very hot. Lily was careful not to touch it. She put some eggs in the pan and watched them cook. The eggs turned yellow and yummy. Lily was so proud of herself. She said, "I am a good cook!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play and have fun, but sometimes he didn't behave very well. He would run around and break things, which made his mom very upset. + +One day, Timmy and his mom went to a museum. They saw lots of statues that were very pretty. Timmy thought they were very useful because they looked nice and made people happy. + +But then, Timmy saw a sign that said "Do Not Touch the Statues." Timmy wanted to touch them, but his mom told him he had to behave and not touch them. Timmy was sad, but he listened to his mom and didn't touch the statues. + +After they left the museum, Timmy's mom told him that it's important to behave and follow the rules. She said that being good and listening to others will make people happy, just like the statues made them happy. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to behave better from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her doll. One day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to learn how to comb her hair. Lily was excited and said yes. + +Mom gave Lily a comb with orange bristles and showed her how to gently comb her hair. Lily was happy to learn something new and practiced combing her hair every day. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend had messy hair and Lily said, "Let me comb your hair with my orange comb!" Her friend agreed and Lily combed her hair until it was smooth and pretty. + +Lily's mom was proud of her for learning how to comb hair and Lily was happy to help her friend look nice. From that day on, Lily loved to comb her own hair and her friend's hair too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and skip around in the grass. One day, she saw a big cobweb in the corner of her porch. She thought it was scary and didn't want to touch it. + +Her mom saw her looking at the cobweb and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Cobwebs are just made by spiders. They won't hurt you." + +Lily still thought it was boring to look at the cobweb, so she decided to skip away and play with her toys instead. She had much more fun playing with her dolls and blocks than staring at a boring cobweb. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong dog named Max. Max loved to run and play all day long. But one day, Max was very naughty and he chewed up his owner's favorite shoe. + +His owner was very angry and decided to punish Max by putting him in a small room for a while. Max didn't like being punished and he felt sad. + +After a while, Max's owner let him out of the small room and Max felt happy again. He ran around the house and jumped on the floor. The floor was very strong and didn't break even though Max was very big and heavy. + +From that day on, Max learned to be good and never chewed up anything again. He was a happy dog and his owner was very proud of him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and have fun with her friends. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw her friend Max playing on the slide. + +"Hi Max, do you want to play with me?" asked Lily. + +Max replied, "Yes, I want to play with you! But first, let's read this book together." + +Lily was alert and listened carefully as Max read the book. They had so much fun playing and reading together in the park. From that day on, Lily and Max became the best of friends and always had fun reading books and playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her red ball outside. One day, Lily's mommy told her it was time to go to class. Lily was excited to see all her friends and learn new things. + +In class, Lily learned about how plants grow. She thought it was so cool! She wanted to grow her own plant, so her teacher gave her a little seed to take home. Lily was so happy. + +When Lily got home, she planted the seed in a pot and watered it every day. She watched it grow bigger and bigger. Soon, it turned into a beautiful red flower. Lily was so proud of herself for growing something all on her own. +Once upon a time, there was a shy lamp. The lamp lived in a room with a little girl named Lily. Lily loved the lamp very much and would always say goodnight to it before going to bed. + +One day, Lily's mom came into the room and said, "Lily, can you please do me a favor and turn off the lamp before you go to sleep?" + +Lily looked at the lamp and said, "But Mom, the lamp is shy. It doesn't want to be turned off." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. The lamp will be okay. It just needs to rest too." + +Lily understood and gently turned off the lamp. The lamp felt a little sad, but it knew that Lily would turn it back on in the morning. And so, the shy lamp went to sleep, dreaming of all the adventures it would light up for Lily the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a big and huge tree in the forest. It had many leaves and branches. A little squirrel lived in the tree. One day, the squirrel saw a big, red apple on a branch. It was so yummy-looking that he wanted to take a bite. But the apple was too high for him to reach. So, he climbed up the tree to get it. Finally, he got the apple and took a big bite. It was delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friend named Max who liked to play with her. One day, Lily felt sad because she needed someone to talk to. She went to Max's house and knocked on the door. Max answered and saw that Lily was sad. He asked her what was wrong and Lily told him that she needed a friend to talk to. Max listened quietly while Lily told him all about her day. After talking, Lily felt much better and thanked Max for being a good friend. They played together and had lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy cat named Mittens. Mittens didn't like to play with other cats or chase mice. Instead, Mittens liked to wander around the garden. One day, while wandering around, Mittens saw a beautiful lily. The lily was so pretty that Mittens forgot all about being grumpy. Mittens sat down next to the lily and watched the butterflies fly around it. Mittens was happy just sitting there and watching the butterflies. From that day on, Mittens would often wander around the garden and visit the lily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who loved to work in her garden. She had a big yard with lots of pretty flowers and vegetables. One day, she noticed her hands were very dry and needed lotion. She went inside to get some lotion from her bathroom. + +When she got to the bathroom, she saw her lotion was gone! She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She asked her son if he knew where it was, but he didn't. She started to get upset because she needed the lotion to make her hands feel better. + +Suddenly, her son had an idea. He said, "Mommy, let's make a modern lotion together!" They went to the kitchen and mixed some ingredients together. They made a special lotion that worked even better than the old one. Mommy was happy again and thanked her son for his help. They both went back outside to work in the garden together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike with pedals. He would pedal very fast and feel the wind in his hair. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to ride his bike. He saw some big boys playing with toy guns. They asked him to play, but Timmy said no. + +The big boys got angry and started to shoot their toy guns at Timmy. Timmy got scared and fell off his bike. The big boys laughed and ran away. + +Timmy was hurt and sad. He wished the big boys were more organized and kind. He didn't want to play with them ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. The elephant had a very long trunk that he used to pick up things. One day, the elephant was walking in the jungle when he saw a beautiful flower. He stopped to observe it, and he thought it was very attractive. + +Just then, a little bird flew by and asked, "What are you looking at, Mr. Elephant?" The elephant replied, "I am observing this pretty flower. Do you think it is attractive too?" The bird said, "Yes, it is very pretty. Can I sit on your trunk and take a closer look?" + +The elephant agreed, and the bird sat on his trunk, observing the flower with the elephant. They both agreed that it was the most attractive flower they had ever seen. After a while, the bird flew away, and the elephant continued on his walk, feeling happy to have made a new friend who appreciated beautiful things just like he did. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a big party coming up and he wanted to invite all of his friends. Timmy went to his mommy and said, "Mommy, can I invite my friends to my party?" + +Mommy said, "Of course, Timmy! Who do you want to invite?" + +Timmy replied, "I want to invite Johnny, Sarah, and Billy." + +Mommy said, "Great choices, Timmy! Now let's decorate and get ready for the party." + +As they were decorating, Timmy's little sister, Lucy, came into the room. She wanted to help too, but Timmy was ignorant and told her to strip the decorations off the wall. + +Lucy started crying and said, "Timmy, that's not nice! You should invite me to your party too." + +Timmy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lucy. You can come to my party too. I didn't mean to be mean." And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her purple ball in the park. One day, she saw a big squash on the ground. She thought it looked funny and decided to kick it. But when she did, the squash broke and made a big mess! + +Lily's mom saw what happened and she sighed. She said, "Lily, it's not nice to break things. We need to be careful and respect other people's property." Lily felt bad and apologized. Her mom helped her clean up the mess and they went home. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful and not break things. She also learned to respect other people's things. And whenever she saw a squash, she remembered the lesson she learned and left it alone. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She wanted to go on an adventure with her dog, Max. They walked and walked until they found a big hotel. Lily was careful not to touch anything. + +Inside the hotel, they met a kind lady who offered to lead them to their room. The room was big and had a big bed. Lily and Max were so happy! They played and slept in the bed. + +The next day, they went exploring again. They found a big park and played there for hours. When it was time to go back to the hotel, Lily was careful to hold Max's leash tightly. They went back to their room and slept soundly. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the garden and saw a big, red tomato. It was so interesting to her that she wanted to touch it. She picked it up and held it in her hands. + +Suddenly, she saw a butterfly and wanted to attach it to the tomato. She tried to put the butterfly on the tomato, but it flew away. Lily was sad, but she knew that the tomato was still interesting and she could show it to her mommy. + +Lily ran back to her house, holding the tomato tightly. She showed it to her mommy and said, "Look, mommy! I found an interesting tomato in the garden!" Her mommy smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Lily. Let's cut it up and have it for dinner tonight." And that's exactly what they did. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her mommy. One day, they planted a special seed in the ground. + +Lily's mommy told her that the seed would grow into a beautiful flower. She said it would bloom in the sunshine and make the garden look pretty. + +Every day, Lily watered the seed and waited patiently for it to grow. One morning, she woke up and saw a small green sprout coming out of the ground. + +As the days went by, the sprout grew taller and taller. Finally, one day, Lily saw a big, colorful flower blooming in the garden. It was so beautiful and original. + +Lily and her mommy sat in the garden and drank tea while admiring the flower. They were so happy that they had planted the seed and watched it bloom into something so special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy meals, especially mac and cheese. One day, her mom made her a meal that she didn't like. Lily wrinkled her nose and said, "I disagree, Mommy. This meal doesn't taste good." + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy who was deaf and couldn't hear the other kids playing. Lily felt sad for him and wanted to help. She walked up to him and waved her hands to get his attention. When he turned around, she smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. Do you want to play with me?" + +The boy smiled back and nodded his head. They played together all afternoon and had so much fun. Lily realized that even though they couldn't talk to each other, they could still be great friends. From that day on, Lily never disagreed with anyone's differences and always tried to be kind to everyone she met. +Once upon a time, there was a family who went camping. They set up their tent in the forest and had a fun time. But then the sky turned dark and it started to rain. The rain was very hard and it was icy cold. + +The family tried to stay warm in their tent, but the rain was too strong. The tent started to leak and the family got wet. They were very sad and cold. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and blew the tent away. The family was left outside in the icy rain. They didn't know what to do and they were very scared. The rain kept pouring down and the family got sicker and sicker. + +In the end, the family got very sick and they had to go to the hospital. They learned that camping in icy rain is not safe and they should always check the weather before they go. +Once upon a time, there was a kind elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very big and had a long trunk. She lived in a big jungle with her friends. One day, Ellie saw her friend monkey, who was crying. Ellie asked monkey, "Why are you sad?" Monkey said, "I have a leak in my roof and my bed is wet." + +Ellie felt very compassionate towards monkey and wanted to help. She thought for a while and then had an idea. She used her long trunk to pinch a big leaf from a nearby tree and gave it to monkey. Monkey used the leaf to cover the leak in his roof and his bed was dry again. Monkey was very happy and thanked Ellie for her help. + +From that day on, Ellie and monkey were even better friends. Ellie was happy that she could help her friend and make him feel better. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named True. True was very nervous because she had never been on a boat before. But her dad said they were going to sail on a big boat today! + +True's eyes got big as she saw the boat. It was so big! She held her dad's hand as they got on the boat. True loved seeing the water and the birds flying above. She even saw a fish jump out of the water! + +As they sailed on the boat, True felt very happy. She wasn't nervous anymore! She loved seeing all the things around her. True knew she wanted to sail on a boat again someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long hair that her mommy always washed with shampoo. One day, Lily wanted to play with her favorite toy, a top that could spin round and round. She spun the top so fast that it made her feel dizzy. + +Suddenly, her mommy came in and saw that Lily had spilled the shampoo all over the floor. Her mommy was very angry and told Lily to clean it up. Lily felt sad because she didn't mean to make a mess. She decided to make it up to her mommy by helping her clean the house. + +Together, they cleaned the floor and put away all of the toys. Lily learned that it's important to be careful and to help out when things go wrong. And even though she couldn't spin her top anymore, she was happy because she made her mommy proud. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Timmy's friends came over to play. They decided to play hide and seek. Timmy hid in the attic. + +While Timmy was hiding, he saw a spider. The spider was very big and Timmy was scared. Timmy tried to stretch his arm to reach for his friends, but he couldn't. + +Suddenly, Timmy's friends found him. Timmy told them about the spider and his friends laughed. "Don't be stupid," they said. "Spiders are harmless." Timmy felt better and they all continued to play. +Once upon a time, there was a smart boy named Timmy. Timmy was very good at counting and reading. He lived in a big house with many chambers. One day, Timmy went exploring and found a secret chamber. He was very excited and went inside to explore. + +But inside the chamber, Timmy found a big spider. He didn't understand why it was there, but he wasn't scared. He tried to catch it, but the spider ran away. Timmy chased after it, but he didn't see the big hole in the ground. He fell in and hurt himself badly. + +Timmy's parents found him and took him to the hospital, but it was too late. Timmy didn't survive. His parents were very sad and didn't understand why Timmy went exploring by himself. They closed the secret chamber forever so no one else would get hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, her mom set up a huge tent for her to play in. It was so big that Lily could fit all her toys inside! + +Lily's friend, Max, came over to play. "Wow, that's a big tent!" Max exclaimed. "I don't understand how it fits in your backyard." + +Lily smiled and said, "My mom helped me set it up. Do you want to come inside and play with me?" + +Max nodded and they crawled inside the tent. "This tent is so cool!" Max said. "I wish I had one in my backyard." + +Lily giggled and said, "Maybe your mom can help you set one up too!" Max smiled and they continued to play inside the tent until it was time for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the jungle. One day, he saw a big tiger who was lost. The tiger was very kind and asked Timmy for help. + +"Can you lend me your map?" asked the tiger. + +Timmy was a bit careless and didn't know where his map was. He said, "I don't know where my map is." + +The tiger was sad but Timmy promised to help him find his way back home. They walked and walked until they found the tiger's family. The tiger was so happy and thanked Timmy for his help. From that day on, they became good friends and played in the jungle together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures with her family. One day, they went camping in the forest. They set up their tent and made a fire. + +While they were roasting marshmallows, Lily noticed a man walking by. He had a big sack on his back. She asked her dad, "What's in the sack?" Her dad replied, "I don't know, let's go ask him!" + +They walked up to the man and asked him what was in the sack. The man was deaf, so he couldn't hear them. He pointed to the sack and smiled. Inside the sack were lots of toys! Lily was so happy and thanked the man. They all played together and had a great time. +Jill and Bill liked to play near the mill. The mill was big and old and made loud noises. Sometimes they saw the miller put wheat in the mill and make flour. They wanted to see inside the mill, but the miller said no. He said the mill was not safe for children. + +One day, Jill and Bill saw a small door in the mill. It was open a little bit. They were curious and sneaky. They looked at each other and nodded. They ran to the door and went inside. They saw a lot of wheels and belts and gears. They heard the mill rumble and shake. They felt scared and excited. + +"Wow, look at this!" Jill said. She pointed at a big wheel that turned and turned. "It's so fast and shiny!" + +"Let's go closer!" Bill said. He grabbed Jill's hand and pulled her. They walked on a wooden plank that crossed over the wheel. They did not see the sign that said "Danger". + +The plank was old and weak. It cracked and broke. Jill and Bill screamed and fell. They landed on a pile of soft flour. They were not hurt, but they were very dirty and sticky. + +"Help! Help!" they cried. They tried to get up, but they sank in the flour. They were trapped. + +The miller heard their cries. He ran to the door and saw them. He was angry and worried. He grabbed a rope and threw it to them. He told them to hold on. He pulled them out of the flour. He scolded them for being naughty and foolish. He told them to never go inside the mill again. + +Jill and Bill were sorry and ashamed. They said they were sorry and thanked the miller. They ran back to their home. They were covered in flour from head to toe. They looked like snowmen. + +Their mom saw them and gasped. She was shocked and amused. She hugged them and laughed. She said they were adorable and silly. She told them to go to the bath and rest. She said she would make them some cookies with the flour. She said she loved them very much. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with their toys. Tom has a cart. Sam has a ball. They go to the park. + +"Look, Tom, a wide hill!" Sam says. "Let's go up and down!" + +"OK, Sam, but you have to lead me. I can't see where I'm going with the cart," Tom says. + +Sam takes Tom's hand and leads him to the hill. They push the cart up the hill. It is hard work. They are tired and thirsty. + +"Are you ready, Tom?" Sam asks. + +"Yes, Sam, let's go!" Tom says. + +They sit in the cart and let it roll down the hill. It goes very fast. They feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and scream. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Tom says. + +"Let's do it again!" Sam says. + +They lead the cart up the hill again. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the kitchen. They found a big bowl and a big spoon and pretended to make a cake. Lily poured some flour and sugar and water into the bowl and said, "Now we have to stir it well." + +Tom took the spoon and started to stir the mixture. He liked to see how it changed from white to brown. He stirred faster and faster, making a lot of noise. "Look, Lily, I'm making a big cake!" he said. + +Lily was impatient. She wanted to stir too. She tried to grab the spoon from Tom, but he did not let go. "No, it's my turn!" he said. "You had your turn before!" + +They pulled and pushed and shouted, until the spoon flew out of their hands and hit the stove. The stove was hot and had a pot of soup on it. The spoon knocked over the pot and the soup spilled all over the floor and the children. + +They screamed and cried as the hot soup burned their skin and clothes. Their mom heard them and ran into the kitchen. She was very angry and scared. She turned off the stove and grabbed some towels to help them. She scolded them for playing with the stove and the bowl and the spoon. She said they were naughty and careless and could have hurt themselves badly. + +She took them to the bathroom and washed their wounds. She put some cream and bandages on them. She said they had to stay in their rooms and think about what they did. She said they could not play together for a long time. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry and sad. They wished they had shared the spoon and played nicely. They wished they had not made a mess and a fire. They wished they had listened to their mom and not played in the kitchen. They learned a hard lesson that day. +Tom was a poor boy who lived in a small hut with his mother. They had no money and no food. One day, Tom went to the market to beg for some bread. He saw a big crowd of people and heard loud music. He wondered what was happening. + +He pushed his way through the crowd and noticed a big carriage with four horses. Inside the carriage was a man with a shiny crown and a red cloak. He was the king. The king looked out of the window and saw Tom. He smiled and waved at him. + +"Hello, little boy," the king said. "What is your name?" + +"Tom, your majesty," Tom said, bowing his head. + +"You look very hungry, Tom. Would you like to come with me to the palace? I have plenty of food and toys for you." + +Tom could not believe his ears. He nodded eagerly and ran to the carriage. The king helped him climb inside and gave him a hug. + +"Welcome to your new home, Tom. You are my son now," the king said. + +Tom felt very happy and grateful. He thanked the king and hugged him back. He had never met anyone so kind and generous. He looked out of the window and saw the crowd cheering for them. He waved back and smiled. He was no longer a poor boy. He was a prince. +Tommy was a little boy who loved to gaze at the stars. Every night, he would look out of his window and try to find his favorite star, the one that was bright and shiny like a diamond. He wished he could fly up to the star and touch it with his hand. + +One night, he saw something else in the sky. It was a big ball of fire with a long tail. It looked like a dragon, but it did not roar or breathe fire. It just flew across the sky very fast. Tommy was amazed and scared at the same time. He ran to his mom and dad and said, "Mom, dad, look! There is a dragon in the sky!" + +Mom and dad came to the window and saw the ball of fire with the tail. They smiled and hugged Tommy. "That's not a dragon, Tommy. That's a comet. A comet is a big rock that travels around the sun. Sometimes, it comes close to the earth and we can see it. It's very rare and special. You are lucky to see it, Tommy." + +Tommy felt happy and curious. He asked, "Can we go to the comet, mom and dad? Can we fly to the star?" + +Mom and dad shook their heads. "No, Tommy. We can't go to the comet or the star. They are very far away and very hot. We can only gaze at them from here. But we can make a wish on them. Do you want to make a wish, Tommy?" + +Tommy nodded. He thought hard about what he wanted to wish for. He had many toys and books and friends, but he wanted something more. He wanted to have a pet. A pet that would play with him and love him and keep him company. He wished for a dog. + +He closed his eyes and said, "I wish for a dog. A dog with a big tail and a wet nose and a generous heart. A dog that will be my best friend." + +He opened his eyes and looked at the comet and the star. They seemed to twinkle at him, as if they heard his wish. He smiled and hoped his wish would come true. + +The next day, Tommy and his parents went to the park. They saw a man with a big box. The box had a sign that said, "Free puppies. Need a good home." Tommy ran to the box and looked inside. He saw four puppies, all cute and fluffy and wagging their tails. One of them caught his eye. It was brown and white, with a big tail and a wet nose and a generous heart. It looked at Tommy with love and licked his face. + +Tommy knew it was his dog. He picked it up and hugged it. He said, "Hello, dog. I'm Tommy. You are my wish come true." + +The man smiled and said, "You can have him, son. He's yours. He needs a good home and a good friend. What will you name him?" + +Tommy thought for a moment. He remembered the comet and the star that made his wish come true. He said, "I will name him Comet. Comet the dog." + +The man nodded and said, "That's a good name. I hope you and Comet will be very happy together." + +Tommy thanked the man and ran to his mom and dad. He showed them his new dog and told them his name. They were surprised and happy for him. They said, "What a wonderful gift, Tommy. You are very lucky to have Comet. He is a very special dog." + +Tommy agreed. He gazed at Comet and Comet gazed at him. They felt a bond of friendship and love. They knew they would have many adventures and fun together. They gazed at the sky and saw the comet and the star. They winked at them and said, "Thank you." +Lily was a small girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll, a ball, a car and a bear. She loved them all very much and took good care of them. + +One day, her mom said it was time for lunch. She made a salad with lettuce, tomato, cheese and dressing. She put some on a plate for Lily and some on a plate for herself. She said salad was good for them and they should eat it. + +Lily did not like salad. She thought it was green and yucky. She wanted to eat something else, like bread or pasta or cake. She pushed her plate away and said no. She said she wanted to play with her toys. + +Her mom was not happy. She said Lily had to eat her salad or she would not get any dessert. She said Lily had to be a good girl and try new things. She said Lily could play with her toys later. + +Lily was very angry. She did not want to eat her salad. She did not want to be a good girl. She wanted to have dessert and play with her toys now. She started to cry. She cried very loud and very hard. She threw her plate on the floor and made a big mess. + +Her mom was very sad. She did not like to see Lily cry. She did not like to see the salad on the floor. She did not like to see Lily be so rude. She said Lily had to go to her room and think about what she did. She said Lily had to say sorry and clean up the mess. + +Lily did not want to go to her room. She did not want to think about what she did. She did not want to say sorry or clean up the mess. She wanted to stay with her toys. She cried even more. She ran to her room and slammed the door. + +She was alone with her toys. She looked at them and felt bad. She knew they did not like to see her cry. She knew they did not like to see her be so rude. She knew they liked to see her be a good girl and try new things. She wished she had eaten her salad and been nice to her mom. + +She decided to stop crying and say sorry. She decided to eat her salad and clean up the mess. She decided to be a good girl and try new things. She hoped her mom would forgive her and give her a hug. She hoped she could still have dessert and play with her toys. + +She opened the door and went to find her mom. She said sorry and gave her a hug. She said she would eat her salad and clean up the mess. She said she would be a good girl and try new things. + +Her mom smiled and hugged her back. She said she was proud of her and loved her very much. She said she would help her eat her salad and clean up the mess. She said she would give her dessert and play with her toys. + +Lily was happy. She ate her salad and liked it. She cleaned up the mess and felt good. She had dessert and enjoyed it. She played with her toys and had fun. She learned a lesson and grew up a little. She was a good girl. +Lila was a girl who liked to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she found a very good spot behind a big bush. She stayed hidden and waited for her friends to find her. She heard them calling her name, but she did not answer. She wanted to win the game. + +After a long time, she heard her friends say, "Let's go home. We can't find Lila. Maybe she went home too." Lila felt sad. She wanted to play with her friends, but they left without her. She came out of her hiding spot and looked around. She saw no one. She was alone. + +She started to cry. She did not know how to go home by herself. She wished she had answered her friends when they called her. She was scared and lonely. She sat on the ground and hugged her knees. + +Then, she heard a voice. It was her mom. She had come to look for her. She said, "Lila, where are you? I'm here to take you home." Lila was happy. She ran to her mom and hugged her. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I stayed hidden too long. I wanted to win the game, but I lost my friends." + +Her mom said, "It's okay, Lila. I'm glad I found you. But next time, don't stay hidden too long. Your friends might think you don't want to play with them. And you might get lost or hurt. It's more fun to play together than to win alone." + +Lila nodded. She learned her lesson. She said, "I love you, mom. And I love my friends. I will not stay hidden too long again." Her mom smiled and kissed her. They went home together. Lila was happy. She had her mom and her friends. She did not need to hide anymore. +Lily and Ben were playing with a big red ball in the park. They liked to bounce the ball and catch it. Sometimes they bounced it very high and it went over the fence. + +One day, they saw a big scale near the fence. It was for weighing people. Lily and Ben were curious. They wanted to see how much they weighed. + +They put the ball on the ground and climbed on the scale. The scale had a big needle that moved when they stepped on it. The needle pointed to a number. + +"Look, I weigh 20!" Lily said. "What about you, Ben?" + +Ben looked at the needle. It pointed to 18. He felt sad. He wanted to weigh more than Lily. He thought that would make him stronger and faster. + +He had an idea. He picked up the ball and held it in his arms. He stepped on the scale again. The needle moved to 22. + +"Ha! Now I weigh more than you!" Ben said. He smiled and stuck out his tongue. + +Lily was angry. She knew Ben was cheating. She grabbed the ball from his arms and threw it over the fence. + +"Hey! That's not fair!" Ben shouted. He ran after the ball. + +But the ball bounced too far. It landed on the road. A big truck was coming. The truck hit the ball and made a loud noise. The ball popped and flew away. + +Lily and Ben were shocked. They felt sorry for the ball. They liked the ball. It was their favorite toy. + +They looked at each other. They realized they had been silly. They hugged and said sorry. + +They decided to forget about the scale. It was a harsh thing. It made them fight and lose their ball. + +They went back to the park and played with other toys. They had more fun. They learned to share and be kind. They were happy. +Jill and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Jill had a fancy doll with a pink dress and a hat. Ben had a truck with big wheels and a horn. Jill liked her doll very much and did not want to share it with anyone. Ben liked his truck very much and did not want to share it with anyone. + +"Can I see your doll?" Ben asked Jill. + +"No, it is mine!" Jill said. + +"Can I see your truck?" Jill asked Ben. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben said. + +They both turned away from each other and played with their own toys. But they were not happy. They wanted to see the other toy too. + +Jill had an idea. She waited until Ben was not looking and sneaked up to his truck. She reached out her hand and pinched the horn. It made a loud noise. + +"Hey, stop that!" Ben shouted. He saw Jill with his truck and got angry. He ran to her and grabbed his truck back. He also pinched her doll's hat and pulled it off. + +"Ow, that hurts!" Jill cried. She saw Ben with her doll and got angry. She ran to him and grabbed her doll back. She also pinched his truck's wheel and made it wobble. + +They both started to pinch and pull each other's toys. They did not care if they broke them or hurt each other. They just wanted to have both toys for themselves. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Jill and Ben fighting over the toys and was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "Why are you pinching and pulling each other's toys? That is not nice. You should share and play together." + +She took the toys away from them and put them on a high shelf. She told them to sit on the couch and think about what they did. + +Jill and Ben felt sorry for what they did. They did not want to lose their toys or make their mom sad. They looked at each other and said sorry. + +"Can we have our toys back?" they asked. + +"Yes, but only if you promise to share and play nicely," mom said. + +They nodded and hugged each other. Mom gave them their toys back and smiled. They thanked her and played with the doll and the truck together. They had more fun when they shared and did not pinch. +Sara and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the big box of letters. The letters are colorful and have magnets. Sara and Ben can stick them on the fridge or on the board. + +One day, Sara and Ben decide to make words with the letters. They take out the letters and put them on the floor. Sara picks up an O and an R. She says, "Look, Ben, I have OR. What word can I make with OR?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He sees an A and an N. He picks them up and gives them to Sara. He says, "Here, Sara, you can make ORAN. That is a word, right?" + +Sara smiles and sticks the letters together. She says, "Yes, Ben, ORAN is a word. It is a color. It is like the fruit we eat. Do you know what fruit it is?" + +Ben nods. He says, "I know, Sara, it is an orange. I like oranges. They are sweet and juicy. Can we have some oranges for snack?" + +Sara agrees. She says, "Yes, Ben, let's have some oranges for snack. But first, let's mix the letters and make more words. Maybe we can find some other colors or fruits. That would be fun!" + +Sara and Ben mix the letters and make more words. They have fun and learn new words. They also eat some oranges for snack. They are happy and proud of their words. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big hole in the ground. Tom wants to see what is inside. He says to Lily, "Let's show our heads in the hole and look." + +Lily is scared. She says, "No, Tom, the hole is deep. We might fall and get hurt. Let's play something else." + +Tom does not listen. He says, "Don't be a baby, Lily. It will be fun. I will go first and then you can follow me." He runs to the hole and puts his head in. + +Lily waits for Tom to come back. She hears him scream. She runs to the hole and sees Tom's head stuck in the hole. He can't move. He says, "Help, Lily, help! The hole is too small for my head. I can't get out." + +Lily is scared and sad. She says, "Oh, Tom, I told you the hole is deep. Why didn't you listen to me? Don't worry, I will get help." She runs to find a grown-up. She sees a man with a shovel. She says, "Please, sir, please help my friend. His head is in a hole and he can't get out." + +The man follows Lily to the hole. He sees Tom's head in the hole. He says, "Oh, dear, how did this happen? Don't worry, son, I will dig you out." He uses his shovel to make the hole bigger. He pulls Tom's head out of the hole. Tom is free. He says, "Thank you, sir, thank you. I'm sorry, Lily, I'm sorry. I was silly and I didn't listen to you. You are a good friend." + +Lily hugs Tom. She says, "I'm glad you are okay, Tom. I forgive you. But next time, please be careful and don't show your head in deep holes." Tom nods. He says, "I promise, Lily, I promise. Let's go play something else." They hold hands and walk away. The man smiles and shakes his head. He says, "Kids, they are always curious and adventurous. But they also need to learn and be safe." He fills the hole with dirt and leaves. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the yard. They had many toys, but they liked their cars and dolls best. They made roads and houses for them with sticks and stones. + +"Look, I have a new car!" Ben said, showing Lily a red car with big wheels. "It can go very fast and make loud noises." + +"Wow, that's a nice car!" Lily said, admiring Ben's car. "Where did you get it?" + +"I got it from the shop. Mommy gave me some money and I sold some of my old toys to buy it. Do you want to try it?" Ben asked, handing Lily his car. + +"Yes, please!" Lily said, taking the car and making it zoom on the road. "This is fun!" + +They played with the car for a while, then Lily saw something shiny in the grass. She picked it up and saw that it was a pin with a star on it. + +"Look, Ben, I found a pin!" Lily said, showing Ben the pin. "It has a point and it is shiny. Do you like it?" + +"That's a pretty pin!" Ben said, looking at the pin. "Can I have it?" + +"OK, but you have to give me something for it. How about your car?" Lily asked, holding the pin. + +"No, I can't give you my car. I just bought it and I like it too much. How about this doll?" Ben asked, showing Lily a doll with long hair and a blue dress. + +"No, I don't want that doll. I have many dolls and I like them all. How about this ball?" Lily asked, showing Ben a ball with stripes and dots. + +"No, I don't want that ball. I have many balls and I like them all. How about this book?" Ben asked, showing Lily a book with pictures and words. + +"No, I don't want that book. I have many books and I like them all. How about this shovel?" Lily asked, showing Ben a shovel with a deep scoop and a long handle. + +"No, I don't want that shovel. I have many shovels and I like them all. How about this hat?" Ben asked, showing Lily a hat with a feather and a ribbon. + +"No, I don't want that hat. I have many hats and I like them all. How about this necklace?" Lily asked, showing Ben a necklace with beads and a charm. + +"No, I don't want that necklace. I have many necklaces and I like them all. How about this cookie?" Ben asked, showing Lily a cookie with chocolate and nuts. + +"Yes, I want that cookie!" Lily said, smiling. "I love cookies and I am hungry. OK, you can have the pin for the cookie." + +"OK, deal!" Ben said, giving Lily the cookie and taking the pin. "Thank you, Lily. I like the pin. It is shiny and has a point." + +"Thank you, Ben. I like the cookie. It is yummy and has chocolate." Lily said, biting the cookie. + +They both smiled and hugged. They were happy with their trade. They ate the cookie and played with the pin and the car. They were good friends. +Tommy was a boy who liked to play with his toys. He had many toys, but his favorite was a robot that could talk and move. The robot needed a battery to work. Tommy always made sure the battery was full and put it in the robot. + +One day, Tommy went to the park with his mom and his robot. He saw a girl who was playing with a doll. The girl looked sad and lonely. Tommy wanted to be her friend. + +"Hi, I am Tommy. What is your name?" he asked the girl. + +"I am Lisa. I am new here. I don't have any friends," the girl said. + +"Do you want to play with me and my robot?" Tommy offered. + +"Your robot? Can it talk and move?" Lisa asked. + +"Yes, it can. It is very smart and fun. But it needs a battery to work. See, this is the battery. It is important for the robot," Tommy explained. + +He showed Lisa the battery and how to put it in the robot. Then he turned on the robot and made it say hello to Lisa. + +"Wow, your robot is amazing! Can I hold it?" Lisa asked. + +"Sure, you can. But be careful with the battery. Don't drop it or lose it," Tommy said. + +He gave Lisa the robot and they started to play together. They made the robot tell jokes and dance and sing. They laughed and had a good time. They became friends. + +Tommy was happy that he shared his robot with Lisa. He learned that it is nice to introduce yourself to new people and to share your things with them. He also learned that some things are important and you have to take care of them. He thanked his mom for buying him the robot and the battery. He hugged Lisa and said goodbye. He hoped to see her again soon. +Tom and Mia were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. Mia had a red car and Tom had a blue car. They pretended they were racing on a big road. + +"Look, I'm faster than you!" Mia said, pushing her car ahead of Tom's. + +"No, you're not!" Tom said, trying to catch up. "I can reverse and go around you!" + +He turned his car backwards and moved it to the side. But he did not see the big crack on the floor. His car got stuck in the crack and could not move. + +"Oh no, my car is broken!" Tom cried. He pulled and pulled, but his car did not come out. + +Mia stopped her car and came to help him. She saw his car in the crack and felt sorry for him. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. That's a bad crack. Maybe we can fix your car." She said. + +She tried to pull his car out, too. But it was too hard. They both pulled and pulled, but nothing happened. + +They looked at each other and felt sad. They did not want to play anymore. The room seemed gloomy and quiet. + +Then they heard a voice from the door. + +"Hey, kids, what's wrong?" It was their mom. She saw their faces and their cars and understood. + +"Did your car get stuck in the crack, Tom?" She asked. + +"Yes, mom. It's broken. We can't get it out." Tom said. + +"Don't worry, sweetie. I have an idea. Why don't we use some glue and tape and make your car a new wheel? Then it can move again." She said. + +"Really, mom? Can you do that?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, I can. Come on, let's go to the kitchen and find some things. And Mia, you can help, too. Maybe you can decorate your car with some stickers and make it look even prettier." She said. + +Tom and Mia smiled and followed their mom. They felt happy again. They knew their mom could fix anything. They could not wait to play with their cars again. +Sam and his dog Max went to the park. Sam wanted to play with his ball, but Max wanted to chase the birds. Sam said, "No, Max, stay with me. You have a leash. You cannot run away." But Max did not listen. He ignored Sam and pulled on the leash. He barked at the birds and tried to catch them. + +Sam was angry. He said, "Max, stop it! You are a bad dog. You do not obey me. You make me sad." But Max did not care. He ignored Sam and kept on chasing the birds. He thought it was fun. He did not see the big sign that said, "Do not go near the pond." + +Sam saw the sign. He knew the pond was deep and dangerous. He said, "Max, come back! The pond is serious. You can fall in and drown. You can get hurt. You can die." But Max did not hear him. He ignored Sam and ran towards the pond. He saw a duck and wanted to bite it. + +Sam was scared. He ran after Max. He shouted, "Max, stop! Please, stop!" But Max did not stop. He jumped into the pond. He splashed and swam. He tried to catch the duck. But the duck was faster and smarter. It flew away. Max was left alone in the water. + +Sam reached the pond. He saw Max in trouble. He said, "Max, come here! I will help you. I will save you." But Max did not come. He was tired and cold. He could not swim anymore. He sank under the water. He was sorry. He wished he had listened to Sam. He wished he had not ignored him. He wished he had been a good dog. +Tom was a lonely boy. He had no friends to play with. He liked to go to the park and look at the birds and the flowers. But he wished he had someone to talk to. + +One day, he saw a girl sitting on a bench. She had a book in her hand. She was making signs with her hands. Tom was curious. He walked up to her and said, "Hi, I am Tom. What are you doing?" + +The girl looked up and smiled. She pointed to her ears and shook her head. She pointed to her book and made more signs. Tom understood. She could not hear. She was using sign language. + +Tom wanted to learn sign language. He pointed to himself and made a sign. He pointed to the girl and made a question sign. The girl nodded and made a sign. She pointed to her book and gave it to Tom. She pointed to a sign and then to a word. She was teaching Tom sign language. + +Tom and the girl became friends. They learned each other's names. The girl's name was Anna. They played and laughed and signed. They shared their snacks. Tom gave Anna a berry. Anna gave Tom a cookie. They were happy. + +Tom was not lonely anymore. He had a friend who understood him. He liked sign language. He liked Anna. He liked the park. He liked the birds and the flowers. And he liked the berry. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toy cars and trucks. They like to pretend they are drivers who deliver things to different places. Lily has a red truck and Ben has a blue car. + +"Look, I have a cap on my truck," Lily says. "It is for the mail. I can deliver letters and cards to people." + +"That is cool," Ben says. "But I have a faster car. I can deliver pizza and ice cream to people. They will be happy to see me." + +They zoom their toys around the room, making engine noises and honking horns. They stop at different spots and pretend to give out their deliveries. + +"Here is your mail, Mr. Bear," Lily says, handing a paper to a stuffed animal. "Have a nice day!" + +"Here is your pizza, Mrs. Doll," Ben says, giving a plastic slice to another toy. "Enjoy your meal!" + +They have fun delivering things until they run out of things to deliver. They look at their empty trucks and cars. + +"What do we do now?" Lily asks. "We have nothing left to deliver." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He has an idea. + +"I know," he says. "We can deliver our caps to each other. Then we can swap our toys and deliver them back. It will be like a new game." + +Lily likes the idea. She takes off her cap and gives it to Ben. Ben takes off his cap and gives it to Lily. They put on each other's caps and switch their toys. + +"Thank you for the cap, Lily," Ben says. "It is very nice." + +"Thank you for the cap, Ben," Lily says. "It is very cool." + +They smile and start to deliver their toys again. They have more fun with their new caps and deliveries. +Tommy was a lonely frog. He had no friends to play with in the pond. He liked to hop from one lily pad to another, but he wished he had someone to hop with him. He felt sad and bored. + +One day, he saw a big green palm on the shore. He thought it was another frog. He hopped closer and said, "Hello, frog. Do you want to play with me?" But the palm did not answer. It did not move. It did not hop. It was not a frog. It was a plant. + +Tommy was disappointed. He turned to hop away, but then he heard a voice. "Hello, frog. Do you want to play with me?" It was a small yellow bird on the palm. The bird had seen Tommy and wanted to be his friend. + +Tommy was surprised. He looked at the bird and said, "Hello, bird. You are not a frog. You have wings and a beak. You can fly. I can only hop." + +The bird smiled and said, "That's okay. We can still play together. I can hop with you on the lily pads. And you can fly with me on the palm. We can have fun and learn from each other." + +Tommy liked the bird. He felt happy and curious. He said, "Okay, bird. Let's play together. What is your name?" + +The bird said, "My name is Sunny. What is yours?" + +Tommy said, "My name is Tommy. Nice to meet you, Sunny." + +Sunny said, "Nice to meet you, Tommy. Come on, let's hop and fly." + +Tommy and Sunny became friends. They played every day in the pond and on the shore. They hopped and flew and laughed and learned. They were not lonely anymore. They were happy. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play outside with their bikes. But they have to wear helmets to be safe. Mom and Dad say so. + +One day, Sam has a new idea. He says to Ben, "Let's wrap our helmets with paper. Then we can draw on them and make them look cool." + +Ben thinks that is a fun idea. He says, "OK, let's do it. I want to make mine look like a dinosaur." + +They go inside and find some paper and tape. They wrap their helmets with paper. They make sure the paper is thick and covers the whole helmet. Then they take some crayons and start to draw. + +Sam draws a rocket on his helmet. He makes it red and blue and yellow. He says, "This is my rocket helmet. It can fly to the moon." + +Ben draws a dinosaur on his helmet. He makes it green and brown and orange. He says, "This is my dinosaur helmet. It can roar and bite." + +They finish their drawings and show them to each other. They say, "Wow, they look awesome!" + +They put on their helmets and go outside. They ride their bikes and pretend they are flying and roaring. They have a lot of fun with their paper helmets. Mom and Dad smile and watch them. They say, "They are very creative and happy." +Tom and Lily were playing in the sand. They had a big bucket and a small shovel. They wanted to make a sand castle. Tom filled the bucket with sand and turned it over. He made a tower. Lily wanted to make a tower too. She took the bucket from Tom. + +"Hey, that's my bucket!" Tom said. He tried to grab the bucket back. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She held the bucket tight. + +They pulled and pushed. The bucket fell to the ground. The sand spilled out. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Lily said. They looked at their ruined tower. + +They felt sad and angry. They did not want to play anymore. + +Then they saw Sam. Sam was their friend. He had a brilliant idea. He had two buckets and two shovels. He came over to Tom and Lily. + +"Hi, Tom and Lily. Do you want to play with me?" Sam asked. + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Lily said. + +Sam gave them each a bucket and a shovel. He showed them how to make a bigger and better sand castle. They worked together. They had fun. + +They learned to share and yield. They made a new friend. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big trunk full of toys. They liked to pour water on the toys and make them wet and shiny. + +"Look, this car is so fast and bright!" Lily said, holding a red car. + +"I like this truck better. It is big and strong!" Ben said, holding a yellow truck. + +They poured more water on their toys and laughed. + +But then they saw a dull toy in the trunk. It was a brown bear with a torn ear and a missing eye. It looked old and sad. + +"Who wants this toy? It is ugly and boring!" Lily said, throwing the bear away. + +"That's not nice, Lily. That bear was my favorite toy when I was little. It was a gift from grandma. She said it was special and loved." Ben said, picking up the bear. + +He hugged the bear and wiped the water off its fur. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't know. Can I see your bear?" Lily said, feeling sorry. + +She looked at the bear and saw that it had a smile on its face. It was not ugly and boring. It was cute and friendly. + +"Sure, you can see it. But you have to be gentle and kind. This bear has a lot of stories to tell. It is not dull. It is wise and brave." Ben said, handing the bear to Lily. + +Lily took the bear and cuddled it. She felt its warmth and softness. She saw that it had a heart on its chest. + +"Wow, this bear is amazing. It has a heart. It can love and be loved. I'm sorry I was mean to it. Can we share it?" Lily said, smiling. + +"Of course we can share it. We can be friends with it. And we can learn from it. Grandma said that we should not judge toys by their looks. We should look at their hearts. That's what makes them special and loved." Ben said, smiling too. + +They played with the bear and their other toys. They poured water on them, but not too much. They made them happy and shiny. They learned to be respectful and grateful. They had fun and love. +Lily and Tom were playing with a big ball of rubber. They liked to bounce it and roll it and make funny shapes with it. But they also wanted to see what was inside the ball. + +"Let's split the ball and look," Tom said. + +"How do we split it?" Lily asked. + +Tom found a sharp rock and hit the ball with it. The ball made a loud pop and broke into two pieces. Inside the ball, there was a lot of hairy stuff. + +"Wow, look at the hairy stuff!" Tom said. He picked up some of it and threw it at Lily. + +"Stop it, Tom, that's not nice!" Lily said. She did not like the hairy stuff. It was sticky and smelly and made her itch. + +Tom laughed and threw more hairy stuff at Lily. Lily got angry and threw some back at Tom. They started to fight with the hairy stuff. They did not see the big dog that was watching them. + +The dog liked the hairy stuff. It smelled like food. The dog ran towards Lily and Tom and barked. It wanted to eat the hairy stuff. And the rubber. And maybe Lily and Tom too. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They dropped the hairy stuff and the rubber and tried to run away. But the dog was faster. It jumped on them and bit them. Lily and Tom screamed and cried. The dog did not care. It was hungry and happy. + +The end. +One day, Lily and Tom went to the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings and the slide, but they also liked to wander around and look for things. They found some flowers, some bugs, and some pebbles. They put the pebbles in their pockets to take home. + +"Look, Lily, I found a shiny pebble!" Tom said, holding up a small, smooth stone that sparkled in the sun. + +"Wow, that's pretty!" Lily said. "Can I see it?" + +Tom nodded and handed her the pebble. Lily looked at it closely and then put it in her pocket. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Tom said. "Give it back!" + +"No, it's mine now!" Lily said. "I like it more!" + +They started to tug and pull on the pebble, each trying to get it from the other. Their mom heard them and came over. + +"What's going on here?" she asked. + +"Lily took my pebble!" Tom said. + +"Tom gave me his pebble!" Lily said. + +Mom looked at the pebble and then at the children. She saw that they both had other pebbles in their pockets. + +"Listen, you two," she said. "You have plenty of pebbles to share. Why don't you each keep one and trade the rest?" + +Lily and Tom thought about it. They realized that they were being silly and that they both liked the shiny pebble. They decided to trade some of their other pebbles and keep the shiny one together. + +"OK, mom, we're sorry," they said. + +They hugged each other and showed mom their pebbles. Mom smiled and said, "That's good. Now, let's go and find some more hidden things in the park." +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they went to the farm with their mom and dad. They saw many animals, like cows, pigs, chickens, and sheep. Ben and Lily loved the sheep. They were white and fluffy and made funny noises. + +"Can we touch them, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be gentle and careful. They might be scared of you," mom said. + +Ben and Lily ran to the fence where the sheep were. They reached out their hands and tried to pet them. Some sheep ran away, but one sheep stayed. It was a small sheep with a black spot on its nose. It looked at Ben and Lily with curious eyes. + +"Hello, sheep. You are so cute. What is your name?" Ben said. + +"Baa," the sheep said. + +Ben and Lily laughed. They liked the sheep. They gazed at it and smiled. The sheep gazed back and wagged its tail. + +"Can we take it home, dad?" Lily asked. + +"No, sweetie. The sheep belongs to the farmer. He takes care of it and gives it food and water. We can't take it away from its home and family," dad said. + +Ben and Lily felt sad. They wanted to be friends with the sheep. They hugged it and said goodbye. + +"Bye, sheep. We will miss you. Thank you for being nice to us," Lily said. + +"Baa," the sheep said. + +Ben and Lily walked back to the car with their mom and dad. They looked back at the sheep and waved. The sheep waved its hoof. + +"Did you have fun, kids?" mom asked. + +"Yes, mom. We learned a lot. We learned that animals have feelings too. And that we should respect them and their homes. And that we can be kind to them and make them happy," Ben said. + +"That's right, kids. You are very smart and good. We are proud of you," dad said. + +Ben and Lily smiled. They felt happy too. They learned a valuable lesson that day. They learned to love and care for all living things. +Sam and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play in their large backyard. They had a swing, a slide, and a sandbox. They also had a big tree with many leaves. + +One day, Sam had an idea. He said to Lily, "Let's make a leaf pile. We can spread the leaves on the ground and jump in them." Lily nodded and smiled. She liked Sam's idea. + +They took their rakes and started to rake the leaves. They worked hard and made a big pile. They looked at each other and counted to three. Then they ran and jumped into the pile. They laughed and threw leaves in the air. + +They had so much fun that they did not hear their mom calling them. She came out and saw them in the leaf pile. She smiled and said, "You two look like you are having a blast. But it's time to come in for lunch. You can play more later." + +Sam and Lily got up and brushed off the leaves. They followed their mom into the house. They were hungry and happy. They loved their large backyard and their leaf pile. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together at the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to try it. + +"Let's go to the slide!" Lily says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run to the slide. But there is a problem. There is only one seat at the top of the slide. Lily and Ben both want to sit on it. + +"I want to sit on the seat!" Lily says. + +"No, I want to sit on the seat!" Ben says. + +They start to push and pull. They are not happy. They are mad. + +A man sees them. He is the park helper. He comes to them. + +"Stop, stop!" he says. "You can both sit on the seat. There is enough place for two. You can slide together. That is more fun." + +He helps them sit on the seat. He holds their hands. He counts to three. + +"One, two, three!" + +He lets them go. They slide down the slide. They feel the wind on their faces. They laugh and scream. They are happy. + +They reach the bottom of the slide. They hug each other. + +"Thank you, park helper!" they say. + +"You're welcome!" he says. "Now, go and play some more. And remember to share and be nice." + +Lily and Ben nod. They run to the swings. They take turns. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily liked to cook with her mom. They made soup and bread and cake. Lily helped to stir and pour and taste. She had a big apron and a wooden spoon. + +One day, mom said they had a special guest for dinner. It was Lily's uncle Tom. He played the drum in a band. Lily loved to hear him play. He made loud and fun sounds. Lily wanted to show him her drum too. She had a small drum that she got for her birthday. + +But when uncle Tom came, Lily felt nervous. She hid behind mom and did not say hello. She did not want to share her drum. She thought uncle Tom would laugh at her drum. She thought her drum was too small and quiet. + +Mom saw that Lily was nervous. She gave her a hug and said, "Lily, uncle Tom is very nice. He would love to see your drum. He would not laugh at you. He would be proud of you. Why don't you show him your drum and play with him?" + +Lily looked at mom and then at uncle Tom. He smiled and waved at her. He said, "Hi, Lily. I heard you have a drum. I love drums. Can I see your drum? Maybe we can play together." + +Lily felt a little less nervous. She took her drum and walked to uncle Tom. She showed him her drum and said, "This is my drum. I like to play it. Do you want to play with me?" + +Uncle Tom said, "Yes, I do. Your drum is very nice. It is not too small or quiet. It is just right for you. Can I play my drum with you?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, you can. Let's play together." + +They sat on the floor and played their drums. They made loud and fun sounds. They laughed and sang. Mom watched them and smiled. She was happy to see them play. She said, "Lily, you are a great drummer. Uncle Tom, you are a great uncle. I am glad you are here. Dinner is ready. Let's eat." + +They went to the table and ate the soup and bread and cake. Lily told uncle Tom how she helped to cook. Uncle Tom told Lily how he played in a band. They had a lot to talk about. They had a lot in common. They both loved to cook and play the drum. They were not nervous anymore. They were friends. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play at the beach. They had a big bucket and a small shovel. They made a sand castle with a moat and a flag. They were very happy. + +But then a big wave came and washed away their sand castle. Anna and Ben were sad. They cried and cried. They wanted their sand castle back. + +A nice lady saw them and came to help. She had a big smile and a sweet voice. She said, "Don't cry, little ones. The wave did not mean to hurt your sand castle. It was just playing with the sand. You can make another sand castle, or you can do something else. Look, there are some shells and stones and seaweed. You can make a picture with them, or you can make a necklace, or you can make a boat. There are many things you can do at the beach. You just have to use your imagination." + +Anna and Ben stopped crying and listened to the nice lady. They liked her ideas. They said, "Thank you, nice lady. You are very kind. You rescued us from being sad. Can we play with you?" + +The nice lady said, "Of course, you can. I like to play too. Let's have some fun together." + +Anna and Ben smiled and followed the nice lady. They found some shells and stones and seaweed. They made a picture of a fish, a necklace of shells, and a boat of seaweed. They had a lot of fun. They learned that the beach had many things to offer, and that they could always find something new to do. They also learned that sometimes things go wrong, but they can always find a way to make them right. They thanked the nice lady again and gave her a hug. They were very happy. +Anna likes to help her mom in the kitchen. Mom makes pastry for pies and cakes. She gives Anna some dough to play with. Anna rolls the dough and cuts out shapes with cookie cutters. She makes stars, hearts, circles and squares. + +Mom puts the pastry shapes on a baking tray and puts them in the oven. She tells Anna to sort the shapes into different piles. Anna thinks this is a fun game. She makes a pile of stars, a pile of hearts, a pile of circles and a pile of squares. She counts how many shapes she has in each pile. + +The oven makes a ding sound. Mom takes out the baking tray and puts it on the counter. The pastry shapes are golden and smell yummy. Mom lets them cool down a bit and then gives Anna a plate. She tells Anna to pick one shape of each kind and put them on the plate. Anna does as she is told. She picks a star, a heart, a circle and a square. She looks at her plate and smiles. She has made a bright and tasty snack. She thanks her mom and takes a bite of the star. It is crispy and sweet. She loves pastry. +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. Today was their birthday. They were very happy. They wanted to celebrate with their friends and family. + +Mom and Dad made a big cake with candles. They put on their leather jackets. They looked cool. They gave Ben and Lily a big hug and a kiss. They said, "Happy birthday, sweeties! We love you very much!" + +Ben and Lily smiled. They said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad! We love you too!" They blew out the candles and made a wish. They wished for more toys and more fun. + +Then they heard a loud knock on the door. They ran to open it. They saw their friends and their grandma and grandpa. They had balloons and presents. They said, "Surprise! Happy birthday, Ben and Lily!" + +Ben and Lily were very excited. They said, "Wow! Thank you, friends and grandma and grandpa! Come in, come in!" They invited them to the living room. They showed them their cake and their toys and their dog. + +But then they heard a loud roar. They turned around and saw a big lion. It had sharp teeth and claws. It was in the backyard. It had escaped from the zoo. It was hungry and angry. It wanted to eat the cake and the toys and the dog and the people. + +Ben and Lily were very scared. They screamed, "Help! Help! A lion! A lion!" They ran to their mom and dad. They hugged them tight. They said, "Mom, Dad, save us! Save us!" + +Mom and Dad were very brave. They grabbed a broom and a chair. They went to the backyard. They yelled at the lion, "Go away! Go away! You are not welcome here! This is our home! This is our party!" + +The lion was surprised. It was not used to people who were not afraid of it. It was confused and scared. It ran away. It went back to the zoo. It never came back. + +Ben and Lily were very relieved. They cheered, "Hooray! Hooray! Mom and Dad are heroes! They chased away the lion!" They hugged their mom and dad. They said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad! You are the best! You saved us!" + +Mom and Dad smiled. They said, "You are welcome, Ben and Lily! You are the best too! You are our precious twins! We are so proud of you!" + +They went back to the living room. They celebrated with their friends and family. They ate the cake and opened the presents and played with the toys and the dog. They had a lot of fun. They had the best birthday ever. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the park. They open the box and see many things inside. They see a hat, a ball, a doll, a car, and a stick. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" Lila says. "Can we own them?" + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe someone left them here. Maybe they will come back." + +Lila and Ben decide to play with the things. Lila puts on the hat and pretends to be a queen. Ben takes the ball and throws it high in the air. He catches it and laughs. They have fun with the doll and the car too. + +But then, they see something strange. The stick has a red tip and it makes smoke. It smells bad and makes them cough. + +"What is this?" Lila asks. "It is not a toy. It is not fun." + +"I think it is a fire stick," Ben says. "My dad has one. He says it is bad for you. He says it makes you sick." + +Lila and Ben are smart. They know they should not play with the fire stick. They drop it on the ground and run away. They find a grown-up and tell them about the box and the fire stick. The grown-up thanks them and calls for help. + +Lila and Ben are happy. They did the right thing. They are good friends. They go back to their toys and books and play some more. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park and hang from the swings. They also liked to watch the stars at night and look for sparks in the sky. + +One day, a new boy came to the park. His name was Max. He had a big bike and a loud voice. He said he was better than Lily and Ben at everything. He said he could hang from the swings longer, and he could see more sparks in the sky. + +Lily and Ben did not like Max. He was mean and rude. They tried to ignore him, but he kept bothering them. He said they were silly and weak. He said they should go away and leave the park to him. + +Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They wanted to play in the park and have fun. They did not want to fight with Max. They decided to teach him a lesson. They waited until Max was hanging from the swings, and then they ran to his bike. They took his bike and hid it behind a tree. Then they ran back to the swings and pretended to be surprised. + +"Hey, Max, where is your bike?" Lily asked. + +"Yeah, Max, did someone take your bike?" Ben added. + +Max looked around and saw that his bike was gone. He was scared and mad. He jumped off the swing and ran to find his bike. He searched everywhere, but he could not find it. He started to cry and yell. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for Max. They realized that he was lonely and insecure. They decided to be humble and kind. They went to him and told him where his bike was. They said they were sorry for taking his bike. They said they wanted to be friends with him. + +Max was surprised and grateful. He said he was sorry for being mean and rude. He said he wanted to be friends with them too. He said he would share his bike and his swing with them. He said he would watch the sparks in the sky with them. + +Lily and Ben smiled and hugged Max. They took his bike and his swing and went to the park together. They played and laughed and had fun. They hung from the swings and watched the sparks in the sky. They were happy and friendly. They were best friends. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the garden. They liked to pretend they were astronauts and had a big rocket made of cardboard. They put on their helmets and climbed inside the rocket. + +"Ready for blast off?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, let's go to the moon!" Lily said. + +They counted down from ten and made loud noises with their mouths. They imagined they were flying through the sky and seeing stars and planets. + +But then, a big dog came into the garden. It saw the rocket and thought it was a toy. It ran towards it and grabbed it with its teeth. It shook it and tore it apart. It threw the pieces all over the grass. + +Lily and Tom were scared and angry. They got out of the rocket and shouted at the dog. + +"Bad dog! Go away! You broke our rocket!" they cried. + +But the dog did not listen. It saw Lily and Tom and thought they were also toys. It jumped on them and knocked them down. It licked their faces and bit their clothes. It wagged its tail and barked. + +Lily and Tom felt helpless. They could not get up or run away. They screamed for help, but no one heard them. The dog was too strong and playful. It did not stop. + +The end. +Lily was a shy girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had a lot of dolls, but her favorite one was Rose. Rose had a pretty pink dress that Lily loved to put on her. Lily always took good care of Rose and never let anyone touch her. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and brought Rose with her. She saw some other kids playing on the swings and slides, but she was too shy to join them. She sat on a bench and played with Rose, making her talk and sing. She was very happy. + +But then, a mean boy came over and saw Rose. He liked her dress and wanted it for himself. He grabbed Rose from Lily and ran away. Lily was very sad and scared. She cried and called for her mom. + +Her mom heard her and came to help. She saw the boy with Rose and ran after him. She caught him and took Rose back. She gave Rose to Lily and hugged her. She told the boy that stealing was bad and that he should say sorry. The boy was ashamed and said sorry. He gave Lily a flower and ran away. + +Lily was glad to have Rose back. She thanked her mom and smiled. She put the flower in Rose's dress and hugged her. She was very happy. +Tim and Mia are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be heroes. Tim has a laser that makes a red light. He likes to point it at things and say "pew pew pew". Mia has a smart doll that can talk and sing. She likes to hug it and listen to its stories. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud knock on the door. They stop playing and look at each other. They wonder who it is. They hear the knock again, louder and faster. They feel scared and tremble. They hide behind the sofa and hold their toys. + +"Who is it?" Tim whispers. + +"I don't know," Mia whispers back. + +They hear the door open and footsteps in the hall. They hear a voice they don't recognize. It sounds angry and mean. + +"Where are they? Where are the kids?" the voice says. + +Tim and Mia are very afraid. They think the voice is looking for them. They don't know what to do. They wish their mom and dad were home. + +Then, they hear another voice. It sounds familiar and kind. + +"Hey, what are you doing here? Get out of my house!" the voice says. + +Tim and Mia recognize the voice. It is their grandpa. He came to visit them and surprise them. He saw the bad man trying to break into their house. He came to protect them. + +They hear a scuffle and a shout. They hear the laser go "pew pew pew". They hear the bad man scream and run away. They hear the door slam. + +They peek from behind the sofa and see their grandpa standing in the living room. He is holding Tim's laser in his hand. He has a smile on his face. + +"Are you okay, kids?" he says. + +Tim and Mia run to him and hug him. They are happy and relieved. They tell him they are okay. They thank him for saving them. They ask him how he knew how to use the laser. + +"I'm a smart grandpa," he says. "I used to play with lasers when I was a kid. They are fun, but you have to be careful with them. They can hurt people." + +He gives Tim back his laser and tells him to only use it for playing, not for fighting. He gives Mia a kiss and tells her he loves her smart doll. He tells them he is sorry he scared them. He tells them he is proud of them for being brave and smart. + +They tell him they love him and they are glad he is here. They ask him to stay and play with them. He agrees and sits on the floor with them. They resume their game and have a lot of fun. They forget about the bad man and the knock on the door. They feel safe and happy with their grandpa. +Tom and Lily were playing with their puppets. They made them talk and sing and dance. They had a lot of fun. They wanted to show their mom and dad what they could do. + +They went to the living room, where mom and dad were watching TV. They said, "Mom, dad, look at our puppets! We have a show for you!" + +Mom and dad smiled and turned off the TV. They sat on the couch and said, "OK, let's see your show. We are ready to applaud." + +Tom and Lily put their puppets behind the couch. They used a cord to make them move. They started their show. They made their puppets say funny things and do silly tricks. Mom and dad laughed and clapped. + +But then, something bad happened. The cord got tangled and broke. The puppets fell on the floor. Tom and Lily were very sad. They cried and said, "Our show is ruined! Our puppets are broken!" + +Mom and dad tried to comfort them. They said, "It's OK, don't cry. It was an accident. We can fix your puppets. We still love your show. You did a great job." + +But Tom and Lily were not happy. They were confused and angry. They said, "No, you don't love our show. You don't love our puppets. You only love the TV. You don't care about us." + +They ran to their room and slammed the door. They did not want to talk to mom and dad. They did not want to play with their puppets. They did not want to do anything. They just wanted to be alone. + +Mom and dad felt very sorry and sad. They did not know what to do. They did not know how to make Tom and Lily happy again. They did not know how to fix their show. They did not know how to fix their family. +Jen and Tom were playing with their new toy. It was a big snake that could squeeze things. They liked to squeeze their dolls and cars and make them go squeak. They thought it was funny. + +But one day, they saw a real snake in the garden. It was long and green and had black spots. Jen and Tom wanted to play with it. They ran to the snake and tried to grab it. But the snake did not like that. It was angry and scared. + +The snake bit Jen on her hand. Jen screamed and let go of the snake. The snake tried to escape. It slithered away fast. But Tom was still holding the snake's tail. He did not want to lose the snake. He wanted to squeeze it. + +The snake was very smelly. It had a bad smell that made Tom feel sick. The snake also had a trick. It could spray a stinky juice from its tail. The snake sprayed Tom in his face. Tom cried and dropped the snake. The snake escaped. + +Jen and Tom were both hurt and sad. They ran to their mom and dad. Their mom and dad were angry and worried. They took Jen and Tom to the doctor. The doctor gave them medicine and bandages. He told them to never play with snakes again. Jen and Tom learned a hard lesson. They wished they had played with their toy snake instead. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a big melon on a vine. It is green and round and shiny. + +"Wow, look at that melon!" Ben says. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"Can we have it?" Lily asks. "I want to taste it. It must be sweet and juicy!" + +They run to the melon and try to pick it. But it is too heavy and stuck to the vine. They pull and tug, but it does not move. + +"Help, help!" they cry. "We want the melon!" + +Mom hears them and comes out. She sees them struggling with the melon. She smiles and says, "What are you doing, my little ones?" + +"We want the melon, Mom!" Ben and Lily say. "But it is too hard to get it!" + +Mom laughs and says, "The melon is not ready yet. It needs more sun and water to grow and ripen. You have to wait and be patient. Then it will be easy to pick and eat." + +"But we want it now!" Ben and Lily whine. + +Mom hugs them and says, "I know, I know. But you have to be fair to the melon. It is its home and its food. If you take it too soon, it will not be happy or tasty. And you have to be fair to yourselves. If you eat it too soon, it will not be good for you. It might make you sick or hurt your teeth. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nod. They do not want to be sick or hurt. They want to be happy and healthy. + +"OK, Mom," they say. "We will wait and be fair. But can we watch the melon grow?" + +"Of course, you can," Mom says. "You can come and see it every day. You can talk to it and sing to it and water it. And one day, when it is ready, it will rise from the vine and say, 'Here I am, Ben and Lily! I am your melon!' And then you can pick it and share it and enjoy it. How does that sound?" + +Ben and Lily clap their hands and say, "That sounds great, Mom! Thank you, Mom! We love you, Mom!" + +They hug Mom and then run to the melon. They say, "Hello, melon! We are Ben and Lily! We are your friends! We will wait for you and be fair to you! We hope you grow big and sweet and juicy! We can't wait to taste you!" + +The melon does not say anything. But it feels their love and care. And it grows a little bit more every day. +Lily was anxious. She could not sleep in her bed. She heard noises outside her window. She twisted and turned under her blanket. She wanted her mom and dad to come and hug her. + +She got out of her bed and walked to the door. She opened it and saw a light in the hall. She followed the light and found her mom and dad in the living room. They were watching a movie on the TV. + +"Mom, Dad, I'm scared," she said in a small voice. + +Her mom and dad looked at her and smiled. They turned off the TV and got up from the couch. + +"What's wrong, sweetie?" her mom asked. + +"I hear noises outside my window. I think there are monsters," Lily said. + +Her dad picked her up and hugged her. "There are no monsters, Lily. It's just the wind and the trees. They make sounds sometimes, but they can't hurt you. You're safe in your bed." + +He carried her back to her room and tucked her in. He kissed her forehead and said, "I love you, Lily. You're brave and strong. You can sleep now. We're right here if you need us." + +Lily felt better. She closed her eyes and cuddled her teddy bear. She heard her mom and dad say good night to each other. She felt warm and cozy in her bed. She was not anxious anymore. She fell asleep and dreamed of happy things. +Lily and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a big doll with a pink dress and a hat. Tom has a small car with four wheels and a horn. They are having fun and making noises. + +But then, Tom sees Lily's doll and wants to play with it. He grabs the doll from Lily and runs away. Lily is very sad and angry. She cries and shouts, "Give me back my doll! It is mine!" + +Tom does not listen. He thinks the doll is fun. He puts the doll in his car and drives around. He makes the doll wave and say, "Beep beep!" + +Lily chases Tom and tries to get her doll back. She pulls the doll's hat and dress. Tom pulls the doll's arms and legs. They tug and tug until the doll breaks. The doll's head falls off and rolls on the floor. The doll's hat flies away and lands on the sofa. + +Lily and Tom stop and look at the broken doll. They are both shocked and sorry. They cry and say, "Oh no! What have we done?" + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees the broken doll, the messy toys and the crying children. She is not happy. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you crying? Why did you break the doll?" + +Lily and Tom are scared and ashamed. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We were playing and we fought over the doll. We did not mean to break it." + +Mom sighs and says, "You should not fight over toys. You should share and be nice to each other. And you should be careful with your toys. They are not for breaking. They are for playing. Now, you have to tidy up this mess and say sorry to each other. And then, we will see if we can fix the doll." + +Lily and Tom nod and say, "Yes, Mom. We are sorry." They hug each other and say, "We are sorry, too." They pick up the doll's head, the doll's hat and the other toys. They put them in a box and make the living room tidy. They hope Mom can fix the doll and make it happy again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the yard when they saw the big clouds. They heard the wind howl and the rain fall. They were scared. + +"Mom, mom, what is that?" Lily asked, pointing at the sky. + +"That is a hurricane, sweetie. It is a very strong storm. We have to go inside now and be safe," Mom said, grabbing their hands. + +Tom and Lily ran with Mom to the house. They closed the door and the windows. They heard the hurricane roar and shake the house. They hugged Mom and each other. + +"Will the hurricane go away?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, it will, honey. It will not last long. We just have to wait and pray," Mom said, kissing their heads. + +They waited and prayed. The hurricane was bitter and angry. It broke some trees and houses. But it did not break their house. After a while, it was quiet. The sun came out. + +"Look, the hurricane is gone!" Lily said, peeking out the window. + +"Can we go outside and play?" Tom asked. + +"Not yet, my loves. We have to check if it is safe. There may be some things that are broken or dangerous. We have to be careful," Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom. We will wait for you," Tom and Lily said. + +They waited for Mom. They were happy that the hurricane was gone. They were happy that they were safe. They were happy that they had each other. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But sometimes they fight over them. + +One day, Anna wants to read a book about animals. She goes to the bookcase and takes the book. But Ben wants the same book. He runs to Anna and tries to grab it. + +"Give me the book!" Ben says. "No, it's mine!" Anna says. They pull and tug the book. They are not careful. + +The bookcase is old and weak. It shakes and wobbles. Some books fall down. Anna and Ben do not notice. They keep fighting. + +Then, with a loud crash, the bookcase falls over. It makes a big mess. Books and toys are everywhere. Anna and Ben are scared. They drop the book and run to the door. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the room. She sees the bookcase and the mess. She is very angry. She has a serious face. + +"Anna and Ben, what did you do?" Mom says. "You are in big trouble. Come here and sit down. We need to talk." +Ben and Lily were playing in the living room. They had many toys, but they liked the scissors best. They could cut paper, cloth, and even hair with the scissors. They thought it was fun. + +"Look, Lily, I can cut your doll's hair," Ben said. He took the scissors and snipped off a lock of the doll's blond hair. Lily did not like that. She wanted her doll to have normal hair, not short and messy hair. + +"Stop, Ben, stop!" Lily cried. She grabbed the scissors from Ben and tried to cut his hair. But Ben moved his head and the scissors cut his ear instead. Ben screamed. Blood came out of his ear. It hurt a lot. + +Mom heard the scream and ran to the living room. She saw Ben holding his ear and Lily holding the scissors. She was very angry and scared. She took the scissors from Lily and threw them in the trash. She took Ben to the doctor. Lily stayed at home and cried. She was sorry for what she did. She wished she and Ben had played with normal toys, not scissors. +Sara and Ben are playing with clay. They like to make different shapes and animals with the clay. They have red, blue, green and yellow clay. + +"Look, I made a snake!" Sara says, showing Ben her long and thin clay snake. "It has scales and a tongue." + +"Wow, that's cool!" Ben says. "Can I touch it?" + +"Sure, but be gentle. The clay is soft and smooth. It has a nice texture." Sara says, letting Ben feel the snake. + +Ben likes the texture of the clay. He decides to make his own snake. He takes some blue clay and rolls it in his hands. He makes it long and thin like Sara's snake. But he wants to make it different. He looks around and sees some sand on the ground. He has an idea. + +"I know! I will include some sand in my snake. It will make it rough and bumpy. It will have a different texture." Ben says, sprinkling some sand on his clay snake. + +He shows his snake to Sara. "Look, I made a snake too! It has sand on it. Do you like it?" + +Sara looks at Ben's snake. She does not like it. She thinks the sand makes the clay look dirty and feel bad. She shakes her head. + +"No, I don't like it. The sand makes the clay bad. It hurts my fingers. It does not have a nice texture." Sara says, frowning. + +Ben feels sad. He likes his snake. He thinks the sand makes it interesting and fun. He does not understand why Sara does not like it. He wants to play with her. + +"But I like it. The sand makes the clay good. It tickles my fingers. It has a different texture." Ben says, smiling. + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They have different opinions. They do not agree. They do not know what to do. They are quiet for a moment. + +Then, they hear a voice. It is their teacher, Miss Lee. She comes over to see what they are doing. + +"Hello, Sara and Ben. What are you making with the clay?" Miss Lee asks, smiling. + +Sara and Ben show their snakes to Miss Lee. They tell her about the scales, the tongue, the sand and the texture. Miss Lee listens and nods. + +"Wow, you both made very creative snakes. They are different, but they are both beautiful. You used different colors, shapes and textures. You included different things in your clay. That's very clever. You should be proud of your work." Miss Lee says, praising them. + +Sara and Ben feel happy. They like Miss Lee. She likes their snakes. She understands them. She does not judge them. She encourages them. + +"Thank you, Miss Lee. We are proud of our work. We like our snakes. They are different, but they are both beautiful." Sara and Ben say, repeating Miss Lee's words. + +They look at each other. They smile. They are friends again. They decide to play together. They share their clay and their sand. They make more shapes and animals. They have fun. They learn from each other. They respect each other. They enjoy the different textures. +Lily was very tired after playing with her toys all morning. She wanted to nap, but she did not want to leave her toys alone. She had a big mug that she liked to drink milk from. She thought she could use the mug to keep her toys safe while she napped. + +She put her teddy, her doll, and her car inside the mug. The mug was very heavy, but she carried it to her bed. She put the mug on the pillow next to her and closed her eyes. + +Soon, she heard a noise. She opened her eyes and saw her brother, Tom, looking at her mug. He was curious about what was inside. + +"Hey, Lily, what do you have in your mug?" he asked. + +"Shh, Tom, I'm napping. Don't touch my mug. It has my toys in it," Lily whispered. + +"Why do you put your toys in a mug? That's silly. Let me see them," Tom said. He reached for the mug, but Lily held it tight. + +"No, Tom, go away. They are my toys. You have your own toys. Leave my mug alone," Lily said. She was angry and scared that Tom would take her toys. + +Tom did not listen. He tried to pull the mug from Lily's hands. The mug was too heavy for both of them. It slipped and fell on the floor. The toys spilled out and rolled everywhere. + +Lily and Tom both gasped. They saw that the mug was broken. It had a big crack and a chip. Lily started to cry. She loved her mug. It was her favorite. + +Tom felt sorry. He did not mean to break Lily's mug. He hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was just curious. I didn't know you liked your mug so much. Can I help you fix it?" + +Lily sniffed and nodded. She hugged Tom back and said, "It's okay, Tom. I'm sorry I yelled at you. Maybe we can glue the mug together. Or maybe we can find another mug that I like. Can you help me pick up my toys?" + +Tom smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. I'll help you. And then maybe we can play with them together. Or maybe we can both nap. You look very tired." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, Tom. That sounds nice. Thank you for being a good brother." + +They picked up the toys and put them in a basket. They found some glue and tried to fix the mug. It was not perfect, but it was still Lily's mug. They put it on the shelf and went to Lily's bed. They cuddled with their toys and napped. They were happy. +Tom and Lily are twins. They are three years old. They like to play and laugh. Today is a special day. It is their birthday. + +Mom and Dad take Tom and Lily to church. They wear nice clothes. They sing and pray. They thank God for their lives. They see their friends and family. They hug and smile. They are happy. + +After church, Mom and Dad take Tom and Lily to a park. They have a big cake. It has candles and frosting. It says "Happy Birthday Tom and Lily". They blow the candles and make a wish. They cut the cake and share it. They eat and drink. They have balloons and toys. They play and run. They are fun. + +A fat dog comes to the park. He smells the cake. He runs to the table. He jumps and grabs a piece. He eats it fast. He wants more. He barks and wags his tail. Tom and Lily see the dog. They laugh and clap. They are not mad. They like the dog. They give him another piece. They pet and hug him. They are kind. + +Tom and Lily have a great birthday. They celebrate with their mom and dad, their friends and family, and the fat dog. They are thankful and joyful. They are loved. +Ben and Lily were having lunch with their mom. They had cheese sandwiches and apple juice. Mom gave them each a plate and a cup. Ben and Lily liked cheese sandwiches, but they did not like the crusts. + +"Mom, can I have no crusts?" Ben asked. + +"Sorry, Ben, you have to eat the crusts. They are good for you," Mom said. + +"But they are bitter and hard," Ben said, making a face. + +Lily had an idea. She wanted to joke with Ben. She took her crusts and hid them under her plate. Then she said, "Look, Ben, I ate all my crusts. They were yummy. You should eat yours too." + +Ben looked at Lily's plate. He saw no crusts. He was surprised. He thought Lily did not like crusts either. He wondered how she ate them so fast. He looked at his own plate. He still had four crusts. He felt sad. + +"Lily, how did you eat your crusts?" Ben asked. + +Lily smiled. She lifted her plate and showed Ben her crusts. She said, "Joke! I did not eat them. I hid them under my plate. See?" + +Ben saw Lily's crusts. He realized she was joking. He felt relieved. He also felt a little silly. He laughed. He said, "Lily, you are funny. You tricked me. That was a good joke." + +Mom heard Ben and Lily laughing. She looked at their plates. She saw the crusts. She smiled. She said, "I'm glad you two are having fun. But you still have to eat your crusts. Or you can share them with me. I like crusts." + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They decided to share their crusts with Mom. They gave her two crusts each. Mom thanked them. She ate the crusts. She said, "Mmm, these are delicious. Thank you, Ben and Lily. You are very kind." + +Ben and Lily felt happy. They finished their sandwiches and juice. They gave Mom a hug. They said, "You're welcome, Mom. We love you." +Tom is a cat. He likes to eat fish. He sees a fish on a plate. The fish is gray and big. Tom jumps on the table and tries to eat the fish. + +But the fish is spicy! Tom feels fire in his mouth. He makes a loud noise. He runs to the sink and drinks water. He does not like spicy fish. + +Sue is a girl. She likes to eat spicy food. She sees Tom and the fish. She laughs. She picks up the fish and puts it on her plate. She eats the fish and smiles. She likes spicy fish. + +Tom is sad. He wants to eat fish, but not spicy fish. He sees a can on the floor. The can has a picture of fish. Tom opens the can with his claws. He smells the fish. The fish is not spicy. Tom eats the fish and purrs. He likes fish in a can. +Mia and Leo were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and worms. Mia found a big root that was hard to pull out. She wanted to see what was at the end of it. + +"Help me, Leo!" she said. "This root is very big and strong. Maybe there is a treasure under it!" + +Leo came over and grabbed the root with his hands. He pulled and pulled, but the root did not move. He tried to use his feet, but he only got dirty. He sighed and let go of the root. + +"This root is too hard, Mia. We can't get it out. Let's play something else," he said. + +Mia did not want to give up. She liked to find new things and solve problems. She looked around and saw a big stick. She had an idea. + +"Wait, Leo! I have a plan. We can use this stick to dig around the root. Maybe it will loosen it and we can pull it out," she said. + +She took the stick and started to poke and scrape the dirt around the root. Leo watched her and decided to help. He found another stick and joined her. They worked together and made a big hole around the root. They saw that the root was very long and twisted. They wondered what it was. + +"Maybe it is a snake!" Leo said. + +"Maybe it is a dinosaur!" Mia said. + +They laughed and pulled the root together. It came out with a pop. They looked at it and saw that it was not a snake or a dinosaur. It was a carrot! + +"A carrot!" they said together. "How did it get here?" + +They remembered that their mom had planted some seeds in the garden a few months ago. They had forgotten about them. They had grown into big carrots under the ground. + +They were happy and surprised. They ran to their mom and showed her their find. + +"Look, mom! We found a carrot in the garden! It was hiding under a big root!" they said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She was proud of their curiosity and teamwork. + +"That's wonderful, Mia and Leo! You found a carrot that I planted. You can wash it and eat it for a snack. It will be sweet and crunchy," she said. + +They washed the carrot and cut it into pieces. They shared it and enjoyed it. It was the best carrot they ever had. They felt calm and satisfied. They thanked their mom and went back to the garden. They wondered what else they could find. +Lily and Ben were having breakfast with Mom. They liked to eat toast with jam. Mom gave them a jar of jam and a knife. She said, "Be careful with the knife. Don't cut yourself. And don't make a mess. Spread the jam on your toast, not on the table." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were obedient children. They took turns to use the knife. They spread the jam on their toast. They did not cut themselves. They did not make a mess. They enjoyed their breakfast. + +But then, Ben saw a fly on the jar. He wanted to catch it. He forgot about the knife. He reached for the fly. He knocked over the jar. The jam spilled on the table. It was sticky and red. + +Lily gasped. Ben said, "Oops." Mom saw the mess. She was not happy. She said, "Ben, what did you do? You made a mess. You wasted the jam. You were not careful. You were not obedient." + +Ben felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to catch the fly. I didn't mean to spill the jam. Can I help you clean it up?" Mom sighed. She said, "Yes, you can. And next time, listen to me. Don't play with the knife. Don't play with the jar. Just eat your toast." Ben nodded. He said, "OK, Mom. I will." He helped Mom clean up the mess. He learned his lesson. +Lily and Tom love to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They like to make them zoom and crash on the floor. Sometimes they pretend they are drivers and go on trips. + +One day, they find a big red car in the garage. It looks very charming and shiny. They want to play with it, but it is too high for them. They get a stool and climb on it. They open the door and get inside the car. They feel very happy and excited. + +They see a key in the car. They turn it and hear a loud noise. The car starts to move. They do not know how to stop it. They scream and cry. The car goes out of the garage and into the street. It hits a tree and a lamp post. It makes a big fire. The fire burns the car and the fuel. Lily and Tom are very scared and hurt. They cannot get out of the car. + +A man sees the fire and calls for help. He runs to the car and tries to open the door. He cannot open it. The fire is too hot and strong. He hears Lily and Tom crying inside the car. He feels very sad and sorry. He wishes he could save them, but he cannot. + +The firemen come and put out the fire. They find Lily and Tom in the car. They are not alive. They are burned and broken. The firemen are very sad and angry. They wonder who left the car and the key in the garage. They think it is very bad and careless. They take Lily and Tom away. They are gone forever. +Anna and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with the pots and pans. They also liked to zip around the room and make noises like cars and planes. + +"Beep beep! I'm a fast car!" Ben said, zipping past Anna. + +"Whoosh! I'm a jet plane!" Anna said, zipping after him. + +They had fun until they bumped into the dishwasher. The door opened and some dishes fell out. They broke on the floor with a loud crash. + +"Oh no! We made a mess!" Anna said, looking at the broken dishes. + +"Mommy will be mad!" Ben said, looking scared. + +They heard footsteps coming from the living room. It was Mommy. She saw the mess and frowned. + +"What happened here?" she asked, sounding angry. + +"Mommy, we're sorry! We were playing and we bumped into the dishwasher!" Anna said, trying to explain. + +"We didn't mean to break the dishes!" Ben said, hoping Mommy would not be too mad. + +Mommy sighed. She was not happy, but she was not too mad either. She knew they were just kids and they made mistakes sometimes. + +"Okay, I'm glad you're sorry. But you have to be more careful. The dishwasher is not a toy. And the dishes are not for playing. They are for eating. And the kitchen is not a race track. It's a place where we cook and clean. You could have hurt yourselves or each other with the broken dishes. Do you understand?" she said, teaching them. + +"Yes, Mommy, we understand. We're sorry. We won't do it again." Anna and Ben said, feeling sorry. + +Mommy hugged them. She loved them very much. She wanted them to be safe and happy. + +"Good. Now let's clean up this mess together. And then we can have some cookies and milk. How does that sound?" she said, smiling. + +"Yay! Cookies and milk!" Anna and Ben said, cheering up. + +They helped Mommy clean up the mess. They put the dishes back in the dishwasher. They swept the floor. They threw away the broken pieces. They washed their hands. They zipped to the table and sat down. Mommy gave them cookies and milk. They ate and drank and talked. They felt safe and happy. They learned their lesson. They said thank you to Mommy. They said sorry to the dishwasher. They said they loved each other. They had a good day. The end. +Ben likes to play soccer with his friends. He wants to be a good soccer player, but he is clumsy. He often trips on the ball or falls down. His friends laugh at him and say he is bad at soccer. + +One day, Ben decides to improve his soccer skills. He asks his dad to help him. His dad says he will teach him some tips and tricks. They go to the park and practice together. + +His dad shows him how to kick the ball with his foot, not his toe. He tells him to look at the ball and the goal, not at his feet. He teaches him how to run and stop and turn. Ben listens and tries his best. He feels more confident and happy. + +The next day, Ben plays soccer with his friends again. He is not clumsy anymore. He kicks the ball well and scores a goal. His friends cheer for him and say he is good at soccer. Ben smiles and thanks his dad. He is proud of himself. He improved his soccer skills. He took a big step. +Lily was a smart girl who liked to discover new things. She loved to read books, play with puzzles and explore the park. One day, she found a big box in the corner of her room. She wondered what was inside. + +She opened the box and saw many colorful things. There were clothes, hats, shoes and toys. Lily was very happy. She decided to try them on and pretend to be different people. She put on a red dress and a crown and said, "I am a princess. I live in a castle and have a horse." She put on a blue coat and a hat and said, "I am a detective. I solve mysteries and catch bad guys." She put on a green shirt and a backpack and said, "I am an explorer. I travel to faraway places and see animals and plants." + +She had so much fun that she did not notice the time. Her mom came to her room and saw the mess. She was not angry, but surprised. She asked Lily, "What are you doing, my dear?" + +Lily smiled and said, "I am discovering new things, mom. I am a princess, a detective and an explorer. Do you want to play with me?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, I do. You are a very smart girl, Lily. You have a big imagination and a big heart. I love you, my dear." + +They hugged and played together. They discovered new things and had a wonderful time. +Ben loves to run. He runs fast and far. He runs with his friends at the park. He runs with his dog at home. He runs with his dad on Sundays. + +One day, Ben sees a big race. Many people are running. They wear numbers and colors. They look happy and strong. Ben wants to run with them. + +He asks his dad if he can join. His dad says yes. He gives Ben a number and a color. He says, "Have fun, Ben. Do your best. I am proud of you." + +Ben is excited. He goes to the start line. He sees many other kids. They are his age. They smile and wave. They are ready to run. + +The whistle blows. The race begins. Ben runs as fast as he can. He feels the wind on his face. He hears the cheers of the crowd. He sees the finish line ahead. + +He runs faster and faster. He passes some kids. He is close to the front. He sees one kid ahead of him. He is wearing a red shirt. He is the leader. + +Ben wants to win. He wants to feel the victory. He runs even faster. He catches up to the red shirt. He stretches his legs. He stretches his arms. He stretches his neck. + +He crosses the finish line. He is the first. He is the winner. He is happy. He is proud. He did his best. He had fun. + +He looks for his dad. He sees him in the crowd. He runs to him. He hugs him. He says, "I won, dad. I won. It was perfect." + +His dad hugs him back. He says, "You did, Ben. You did. It was perfect. You are perfect. I love you." +One day, a little boy named Ben was playing with his toy soldiers in the garden. He liked to make them march and fight and hide behind the flowers. He had a big soldier with a red hat and a shiny sword, and a small soldier with a green hat and a smooth stone. + +"Come on, big soldier, let's go and find the enemy!" Ben said, holding the red hat soldier in his hand. He ran across the grass, looking for a good spot to attack. But he did not see a big rock in his way, and he stumbled and fell. He scraped his knee and dropped his soldier. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried, holding his knee. He looked for his soldier, but he could not see him. He was afraid he had lost him forever. + +"Ben, what happened?" his mom asked, hearing his cry. She came out of the house and saw him on the ground. She ran to him and hugged him. "Are you okay, sweetie?" + +"I hurt my knee, and I lost my soldier!" Ben sobbed, pointing to the rock. "He was my favorite!" + +Mom looked around and saw the red hat soldier lying under a bush. She picked him up and gave him to Ben. "Here he is, he's not lost. He was just hiding from the enemy. He's a brave soldier, just like you." + +Ben smiled and hugged his soldier. He felt better, and he thanked his mom. "I love you, mom. And I love my soldier. He's my best friend." + +Mom kissed his cheek and smoothed his hair. "I love you too, Ben. And I'm glad you have a best friend. Now, let's go and clean your knee, and then you can play some more." + +Ben nodded and followed his mom. He held his soldier tight and whispered to him. "Don't worry, big soldier, we'll win the war. You and me, we're a team." +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. One day, they saw a big hole in the ground. It was near the fence. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Maybe there are bugs or treasure in there," Ben said. + +"Or maybe it is a trap," Lily said. "Someone might want to catch us." + +Ben laughed. "Don't be silly. It is just a hole. Come on, let's look." + +He ran to the hole and peered inside. He saw nothing but dirt and rocks. He was disappointed. He wanted to find something fun. + +He decided to fill the hole with leaves and sticks. He thought it would be funny to make a pile and hide the hole. He ran to get some leaves and sticks. He did not see the sign that said "Danger. Do not enter." + +Lily followed him. She saw the sign. She was scared. She wanted to stop Ben. + +"Ben, wait. There is a sign. It says we should not go there. It is not safe." + +But Ben did not listen. He was careless. He threw the leaves and sticks into the hole. He made a big pile. He was happy. + +He said to Lily, "Look, I filled the hole. Now it looks like a hill. Let's climb on it." + +He jumped on the pile. He did not know that the hole was not a hole. It was a trap. It was a trap for a big animal. It had a net and a rope. When Ben jumped on the pile, the net and the rope snapped. They caught Ben and lifted him up in the air. He was trapped. + +He screamed. "Help! Help! I am trapped!" + +Lily ran to him. She saw the net and the rope. She saw Ben hanging in the air. She was shocked. She did not know what to do. + +She said to Ben, "I am sorry, Ben. I tried to warn you. It was a trap. You were careless. Now you are trapped." + +She ran to get help. She hoped someone would come and free Ben. She hoped he would be okay. She learned a lesson. She learned to be careful and to read the signs. +Sara liked to play with her toy boat. She pretended to be a sailor and sailed on the sea. She had a blue hat, a red shirt and a wooden wheel. She was very happy. + +One day, her brother Tom wanted to play with her boat. He asked Sara, "Can I play with your boat, please?" Sara said, "No, this is my boat. You have your own toys." Tom was angry. He waited until Sara was not looking and took her boat. He ran outside and threw it in the pond. + +Sara saw what Tom did and cried. She ran to her mom and told her what happened. Mom was very cross with Tom. She said, "Tom, that was very naughty. You have to say sorry to Sara and replace her boat. Her boat was expensive and special." + +Tom felt bad. He said sorry to Sara and gave her his piggy bank. He said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I was wrong. Here, you can have my money and buy a new boat." Sara hugged Tom and said, "Thank you, Tom. I forgive you. But next time, ask me before you take my things." Tom nodded and said, "I will, Sara. I love you." Sara said, "I love you too, Tom." Mom smiled and said, "That's good. Now, let's go and find a new boat for Sara." They all went to the toy store and Sara picked a new boat. She was happy again. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big drum in the attic. They were very happy and took it to their room. + +"Let's play with the drum!" Ben said. "I want to be the drummer and you can be the singer." + +"OK!" Lily said. "But you have to let me try the drum too." + +They started to make music with the drum and their voices. They banged and sang very loud. They did not care if they made a lot of noise. + +Their mom heard them from downstairs. She was not happy. She had a headache and needed some quiet. She went to their room and opened the door. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "You are making a terrible noise!" + +Ben and Lily stopped and looked at their mom. They saw that she was angry and sad. They felt bad. + +"We are sorry, mom," they said. "We were playing with the drum. We did not know you had a headache." + +Mom gazed at them and sighed. She saw that they were sorry and did not mean to hurt her. + +"It's OK, my loves," she said. "But you have to be more careful. You have to think of others when you play. Sometimes, you have to be quiet and respectful. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They understood. They hugged their mom and said they loved her. + +"Can we still play with the drum?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, you can," mom said. "But only if you play softly and nicely. And you have to share the drum and take turns. OK?" + +"OK!" Ben and Lily said. They smiled and thanked their mom. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be considerate and fair. They played with the drum in a better way. And they had more fun. +Lily and Max were hungry. They wanted to eat a sandwich. Mom said they could have one, but they had to wait. She was busy making something in the kitchen. + +"What is Mom making?" Lily asked Max. She wondered if it was a cake or a pie or a soup. + +"I don't know," Max said. He wondered if it was a pizza or a salad or a stew. + +They heard Mom humming a song. She sounded calm and happy. They smelled something good. They wondered if it was ready. + +"Mom, can we have our sandwich now?" Lily and Max asked together. + +"Not yet, my loves," Mom said. "I have a surprise for you. But you have to be patient and wait a little longer." + +Lily and Max nodded. They tried to be patient and wait. They wondered what the surprise was. + +Soon, Mom came out of the kitchen. She had a big tray in her hands. On the tray, there were four sandwiches, two glasses of milk, and a big cake with candles. + +"Happy birthday, Lily and Max!" Mom said. "You are four years old today!" + +Lily and Max gasped. They had forgotten it was their birthday. They were so happy. They hugged Mom and thanked her. + +They ate their sandwiches and drank their milk. They blew out the candles and ate the cake. They wondered how Mom knew what they liked. + +Mom smiled and kissed them. She said, "I know because I love you." +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big tub of water and some toys. They liked to splash and soak each other with the water. They laughed and had fun. + +"Look, Lily, I have a boat!" Ben said, holding a plastic toy. "It can go fast on the water." + +"I have a heart!" Lily said, showing a red foam shape. "It can float on the water. It is light and soft." + +They put their toys in the tub and watched them move. The boat zoomed and the heart bobbed. They smiled and clapped. + +But then, a big cloud came and covered the sun. It started to rain. The raindrops made the water ripple and splash. The boat and the heart got wet and soggy. + +"Oh no, our toys!" Lily cried. "They will sink in the water!" + +"Don't worry, Lily, we can save them!" Ben said. He reached for the boat and Lily reached for the heart. They lifted them out of the water and hugged them. + +"They are still our toys, even if they are wet," Ben said. "We can dry them later." + +"Yes, we can," Lily said. "And we can still play with them. They are still fun." + +They looked at each other and smiled. They still had their toys and they still had their friend. They felt happy in their heart. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, Tom gets a new toy. It is a car that can move by itself. Tom is very happy. He wants to show Lily his new toy. + +He calls Lily on the phone. "Hi, Lily. I have a new toy. It is a car that can move by itself. Do you want to see it?" he says. + +"Yes, Tom. I want to see it. Can you come to my house?" Lily says. + +"Sorry, Lily. I cannot come to your house. Mom says I have to stay home. But I have an idea. I can send you a picture of my toy. Do you have a phone that can take pictures?" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom. I have a phone that can take pictures. Mom gave it to me for my birthday. How can you send me a picture of your toy?" Lily says. + +"Listen, Lily. I will tell you. First, you have to hold your phone in your hand. Then, you have to touch the screen with your finger. You will see a button that says 'camera'. You have to press that button. Then, you will see yourself on the screen. You have to smile and say 'cheese'. Then, you have to press the button again. You will hear a click. That means you have taken a picture of yourself. Do you understand?" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom. I understand. I will do that. And then?" Lily says. + +"And then, you have to touch the screen again. You will see a button that says 'send'. You have to press that button. Then, you have to type my name. You can use the letters on the screen. They are like the letters in your books. You have to find the letters that fit my name. My name is T-O-M. Do you understand?" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom. I understand. I will do that. And then?" Lily says. + +"And then, you have to press the button that says 'send' again. That means you have sent me a picture of yourself. I will do the same thing. I will take a picture of my toy and send it to you. Then, we can see each other's pictures. We can talk about them. We can pretend we are playing together. Do you like my idea?" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom. I like your idea. It sounds fun. Let's do it. I will send you a picture of myself now. Wait for me. Bye, Tom." Lily says. + +"Bye, Lily. I will wait for you. I will send you a picture of my toy soon. I hope you like it. It is very cool. Bye, Lily." Tom says. + +They hang up the phone. They do what Tom said. They send each other pictures. They see each other's pictures. They are happy. They talk about their pictures. They pretend they are playing together. They have fun. They are friends. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big rock in the garden. It was round and smooth and shiny. They wanted to see what was inside the rock. + +"Let's split it!" Ben said. He picked up a stick and hit the rock hard. The rock did not break. + +"Let me try!" Lily said. She took the stick and hit the rock harder. The rock did not break. + +They hit the rock again and again, but nothing happened. They were tired and sad. + +"Maybe we need a bigger stick," Ben said. + +"Or maybe we need a hammer," Lily said. + +They looked around and saw their dad in the garage. He had a hammer and some tools. They ran to him and asked if they could borrow his hammer. + +"What do you need it for?" Dad asked. + +"We want to split a rock," Ben said. + +"A rock? Why do you want to split a rock?" Dad asked. + +"We want to see what's inside," Lily said. + +Dad smiled and said, "Okay, but be careful. And don't hit your fingers." + +He gave them his hammer and followed them to the garden. He watched as they took turns hitting the rock with the hammer. After a few tries, the rock cracked and split in two. + +Ben and Lily gasped and looked at the rock. Inside, they saw something shiny and colorful. It sparkled in the sun and made them happy. + +"Wow!" Ben said. + +"Wow!" Lily said. + +They touched the shiny thing and felt its smoothness. It was a crystal. A beautiful crystal. + +"What is it?" Ben asked. + +"It's a wonder," Lily said. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They had found a wonder in a rock. + +They showed their dad the crystal and he was amazed. He said, "You are very lucky. You have found a geode. A geode is a rock that has a crystal inside. It's very rare and special." + +"Can we keep it?" Ben asked. + +"Of course you can. It's yours. You can share it or split it again if you want," Dad said. + +Ben and Lily looked at each other and nodded. They decided to split the crystal in half and each keep a piece. They used the hammer and carefully broke the crystal. It split into two wide pieces that fit in their hands. + +They thanked their dad and ran to their room. They put their crystals on their shelves and admired them. They were proud and happy. They had split a rock and found a wonder. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to watch television a lot. They watched cartoons, games, and stories on the big screen. Sometimes they watched too much and did not play, read, or help their mom and dad. + +One day, their mom said, "Tim and Lily, you have watched enough television for today. It is time to turn it off and do something else. Why don't you go outside and play with your ball?" + +Tim and Lily did not want to go outside. They wanted to watch more television. They said, "No, mom, we want to watch more. Please, please, please!" + +Their mom said, "No, Tim and Lily, you have to listen to me. Watching too much television is not good for you. It can make your eyes hurt and your brain tired. You need to have fun in other ways. Go outside and play with your ball. It is a sunny day and you will have more fun." + +Tim and Lily still did not want to go outside. They were angry and sad. They said, "No, mom, we don't like outside. We don't like the ball. We only like television. You are mean and sour!" + +Their mom was sad and hurt. She said, "Tim and Lily, I am not mean and sour. I love you and I want you to be happy and healthy. Watching television is fine sometimes, but not all the time. You have to remember that there are other things to enjoy in life. You have to remember that I know what is best for you. You have to remember that I love you." + +Tim and Lily thought about what their mom said. They remembered that their mom always took care of them and gave them hugs and kisses. They remembered that their mom always made them yummy food and read them bedtime stories. They remembered that their mom always played with them and taught them new things. They remembered that their mom loved them. + +Tim and Lily felt sorry for being rude and mean to their mom. They said, "Mom, we are sorry. We love you too. You are not mean and sour. You are sweet and nice. We will go outside and play with our ball. We will watch less television and do more things. Thank you for being our mom." + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "Thank you, Tim and Lily, for being my children. I am proud of you for being sorry and for listening to me. I hope you have fun outside and play with your ball. I will watch you from the window and cheer for you. I love you very much." + +Tim and Lily went outside and played with their ball. They had fun and laughed. They saw the birds, the flowers, and the clouds. They felt the sun, the wind, and the grass. They learned new skills, made new friends, and had new adventures. They were happy and healthy. + +They remembered that watching television was fine sometimes, but not all the time. They remembered that there were other things to enjoy in life. They remembered that their mom knew what was best for them. They remembered that their mom loved them. And they loved their mom too. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They enjoy the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They also like to share their snacks. + +One day, Anna has a banana and Ben has a cookie. They sit on a bench and eat. Anna says, "Do you want some of my banana? It is yellow and sweet." + +Ben says, "Yes, please. Do you want some of my cookie? It is brown and crunchy." + +They break their snacks and give each other a piece. They put them in their mouths and chew. They smile and say, "Yum, yum!" + +A lady walks by and sees them. She says, "You are very helpful and kind. You share your snacks with each other. That is very nice." + +Anna and Ben say, "Thank you, lady. We are friends. We like to share." + +The lady says, "You are welcome, friends. Have a good day." + +She walks away and Anna and Ben wave to her. They finish their snacks and go back to play. They are happy and enjoy the park. +Ben and Mia are playing in their room. They have many toys and books. They like to make noise and laugh. They are happy. + +But then they hear Mom call from downstairs. "Ben, Mia, hurry! It is time for lunch!" Mom says. She sounds angry. Ben and Mia do not like angry Mom. + +They look at each other. They do not want to stop playing. They want to stay in their room. They have an idea. + +They run to the door and lock it. They turn the knob and hear a click. They smile. They think they are clever. They go back to playing. + +Mom comes to the door. She tries to open it. She cannot. She knocks on the door. "Ben, Mia, open the door right now!" Mom says. She sounds very angry. Ben and Mia do not like very angry Mom. + +They hear Mom's voice. They feel scared. They do not think they are clever anymore. They want to open the door. But they do not know how. + +They try to turn the knob. It does not move. They push and pull the door. It does not open. They cry. They are not happy. + +Mom hears them cry. She feels sorry. She is not angry anymore. She wants to help them. She says, "Ben, Mia, do not cry. I will get the key and open the door. Just wait a little bit." + +Ben and Mia hear Mom's voice. They feel better. They stop crying. They wait for Mom. They hug each other. They are happy again. +Here is one possible story, but there are many other ways to write it. + +Lily and Ben were bored. They had nothing to do. They looked around the room and saw a fan. The fan was big and round and had four blades. It was spinning fast and making a noise. + +"Let's play with the fan," Ben said. He got up and walked to the fan. He reached out his hand and tried to touch the blades. + +"No, Ben, don't do that!" Lily shouted. She knew the fan was dangerous. She had seen Mommy tell Daddy not to poke the fan. She said it could hurt him. Lily ran to Ben and tried to pull him away. + +But Ben did not listen. He wanted to poke the fan. He thought it would be fun. He pushed Lily and said, "Go away, Lily. I want to play with the fan." + +He poked the fan with his finger. He felt a sharp pain. He screamed. He saw blood. He was scared. He cried. + +Lily was scared too. She saw Ben's finger bleeding. She felt sorry for him. She felt uncomfortable. She wished she had stopped him. She wished they had played with something else. + +Mommy heard the scream. She ran to the room. She saw Ben and Lily and the fan. She saw the blood. She was angry and sad. She turned off the fan. She took Ben to the bathroom. She wrapped his finger with a bandage. She said, "Ben, you were very naughty. You should not have poked the fan. You could have lost your finger. You hurt yourself and Lily. You are in big trouble." + +She took Ben and Lily to the couch. She made them sit and wait. She said, "You are not allowed to play with anything until Daddy comes home. He will decide what to do with you. You should think about what you did and say sorry to each other." + +Ben and Lily felt bad. They did not want to play with the fan anymore. They did not want to make Mommy and Daddy angry. They did not want to hurt each other. They said sorry to each other. They hugged. They hoped Daddy would not be too mad. They wished they had not been bored. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Anna. Anna had long hair, a pink dress and a big smile. Lily loved to show Anna to her friends and make her talk. + +One day, Lily was playing with Anna in the garden. She saw a big dog running towards her. The dog was friendly, but Lily was scared. She hugged Anna and ran to her mom. The dog followed her and jumped on her. Lily fell down and cried. The dog licked her face and wagged his tail. + +Lily's mom came and picked her up. She checked if Lily was hurt. She saw a small cut on Lily's leg. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just a little scratch. Your leg is normal. The dog didn't mean to hurt you. He just wanted to play." + +Lily stopped crying and looked at her leg. She saw a drop of blood. She said, "Mom, can you make it better?" + +Lily's mom said, "Of course, sweetie. Let's go inside and put a band-aid on it. Then you can show Anna to the dog. Maybe he will like her too." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She held Anna and her mom's hand. She walked to the house with the dog. She hoped the dog would be nice to Anna. She wanted to make a new friend. +Anna and Ben are playing with their mom's jewelry box. They like to look at the shiny things and pretend they are kings and queens. Anna finds a big diamond ring and puts it on her finger. She feels very pretty and shows it to Ben. + +"Wow, that is a nice ring!" Ben says. "Can I try it?" + +"No, it is mine!" Anna says. "Mom gave it to me!" + +"That is not true!" Ben says. "Mom said we can only look, not touch!" + +They start to argue and pull the ring. The ring is too big for Anna's finger and it slips off. It rolls under the bed and they cannot see it. + +"Oh no, we lost the diamond!" Anna says. "Mom will be very mad!" + +They get on their knees and try to find the ring. They look under the bed, but it is too dark and too messy. They look under the pillows, but they only find a sock and a toy car. They look under the dresser, but they only find a spider and a dust bunny. + +"Where is the diamond?" Ben says. "We have to find it!" + +They hear their mom coming up the stairs. They are scared and do not know what to do. They decide to tell the truth and hope she will not be too angry. + +"Mom, we are sorry!" Anna says. "We were playing with your jewelry and we lost the diamond ring!" + +Their mom looks at them with a surprised and sad face. She kneels down and hugs them. + +"I am glad you told me the truth," she says. "But you should not have played with my jewelry. That ring was very special to me. It was a gift from your dad before he went away." + +She tells them to help her look for the ring. They search the room again, but they are very slow and careful. They do not want to lose anything else. They finally find the ring under a book on the floor. They are very happy and relieved. + +"Here it is, mom!" Ben says. "We found the diamond!" + +Their mom takes the ring and puts it back in the jewelry box. She locks it and puts it away. She tells them to never play with it again. She also tells them that she loves them and that they are more precious to her than any diamond. She kisses them and tucks them in bed. They say sorry again and promise to be good. They fall asleep and dream of shiny things. +Lily was a curious girl who liked to explore new things. One day, she saw a big road near her house that she had never walked on before. She wanted to see what was on the other side of the road. + +She asked her mom if she could go. "No, Lily, you can't go on the road by yourself. It is too dangerous. There are many cars and trucks that go very fast. They might hit you if you are not careful. You have to stay on the sidewalk with me," her mom said. + +But Lily did not listen to her mom. She waited until her mom was busy talking to a neighbor and then she ran across the road. She was very excited to see new things. She saw a big park with swings and slides, a store with colorful toys and candy, and a school with many children. + +She was having so much fun that she did not notice that her mom was looking for her. She also did not notice that a big truck was coming on the road. The truck driver saw Lily and honked his horn very loud. Lily was scared and did not know what to do. She froze on the road. + +Her mom heard the horn and saw Lily on the road. She ran as fast as she could and grabbed Lily before the truck could hit her. She hugged Lily and cried. "Lily, you are very lucky that you are not hurt. You should never run on the road without me. You could have been killed. Do you understand?" she said. + +Lily nodded and said sorry. She realized that she had made a big mistake. She learned that the road was not a place to play or explore. She learned that she had to listen to her mom and stay safe. She also learned that her mom loved her very much and only wanted the best for her. She hugged her mom back and said, "I love you, mom. I will never run on the road again." +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play at the park. One day, they saw a big pond with many ducks and boats. They wanted to sail a boat too, but they did not have one. + +"Look, there is a boat on the grass!" Ben said, pointing to a red boat with a white sail. "Maybe we can use it." + +Lily shook her head. "No, Ben, that is not our boat. It belongs to someone else. We should not take it." + +Ben did not listen. He ran to the boat and picked it up. "Come on, Lily, it will be fun. The boat looks cool and fast. No one will know." + +Lily followed Ben, but she felt bad. She knew it was wrong to take something that was not theirs. She tried to stop Ben, but he was too excited. He put the boat in the pond and watched it sail away. + +"Wow, look at it go!" Ben said, clapping his hands. "It is the best boat ever!" + +But then, a boy came running to the pond. He looked angry and sad. He shouted at Ben and Lily. "Hey, that is my boat! You stole it from me! Give it back!" + +Ben and Lily were scared. They did not know what to do. The boat was too far to reach. They felt sorry for the boy. They realized they made a big mistake. + +"We are sorry, we are sorry!" Lily said, crying. "We did not mean to hurt you. We just wanted to sail a boat." + +Ben nodded, feeling ashamed. "We are sorry, too. We thought it would be fun, but it was not. It was mean and bad. We should have asked you first." + +The boy calmed down. He saw that Ben and Lily were sorry. He said, "It is okay, I forgive you. But you should not take things that are not yours. It is not nice. It is not fair. You should share and ask." + +Ben and Lily agreed. They learned their lesson. They said, "Thank you for forgiving us. You are very kind. Can we be your friend?" + +The boy smiled. He said, "Sure, you can be my friend. And you can sail my boat with me. But only if you promise to be careful and respectful." + +Ben and Lily promised. They became friends with the boy. They sailed the boat together. They had fun. They seemed happy. +Lila and Ben like to play in the park. They have a big bag of stones. They find a wide tree with many holes. They want to shoot the stones into the holes. + +Lila goes first. She picks a small stone and throws it hard. The stone flies in the air and goes into a hole. Lila is happy. She says, "I did it!" + +Ben goes next. He picks a big stone and throws it harder. The stone flies in the air and hits the tree. The tree makes a loud sound. Ben is sad. He says, "I missed!" + +Lila and Ben try again. They take turns to shoot the stones. Sometimes they hit the holes, sometimes they miss. They have fun. + +A squirrel watches them from a branch. It thinks they are silly. It has many nuts in its hole. It does not need stones. It eats a nut and runs away. +Tim and Lily love jazz music. They like to listen to the songs with horns and drums and sing along. Sometimes they dance and clap their hands too. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom and dad. They see a big stage with many people and instruments. They hear the jazz music and run to the stage. They want to see the show. + +They sit on the grass and watch the musicians play. They see a man with a big horn. He makes funny sounds with his mouth and the horn. He makes the horn go "wah-wah" and "toot-toot". Tim and Lily laugh. They think he is very funny. + +They see a woman with a small horn. She makes smooth sounds with her mouth and the horn. She makes the horn go "doo-doo" and "la-la". Tim and Lily sing along. They think she is very nice. + +They see a man with a big drum. He makes loud sounds with his hands and the drum. He makes the drum go "boom-boom" and "tap-tap". Tim and Lily clap their hands. They think he is very cool. + +They see a cat with a small drum. He makes soft sounds with his paws and the drum. He makes the drum go "purr-purr" and "nap-nap". Tim and Lily are surprised. They think he is very lazy. + +They hear the man with the big horn say, "This is our jazz cat. He likes to play the drum, but he also likes to sleep. He is a lazy cat, but we love him." + +Tim and Lily smile. They love the jazz cat too. They think he is very cute. They enjoy the jazz show and have a lot of fun. +Lila and Sam were twins who lived on a big ranch with their mom and dad. They liked to play with the horses, the cows, and the dogs. They also liked to watch TV in their modern house, which had many lights and buttons. + +One day, a big storm came to the ranch. The sky was dark and loud, and the wind was strong and cold. Lila and Sam were scared. They ran to their mom and dad, who hugged them and comforted them. + +"Don't worry, my loves," mom said. "We are safe in our house. The storm will pass soon." + +"But what about the animals?" Sam asked. "Are they safe too?" + +Dad nodded. "Yes, they are. We have a big barn where they can stay warm and dry. We checked on them before the storm. They are not afraid. They are brave, like you." + +Lila and Sam felt better. They cuddled with their mom and dad on the couch and watched a funny show on TV. They laughed and smiled. They were happy to be together on their ranch. They loved their family and their animals. They knew the storm would not last forever. +Sara likes to design things. She has many papers and crayons and stickers. She makes cards and pictures and hats. One day, she wants to design a purse. She finds a clear bag in the kitchen. She thinks it is perfect for her purse. + +She takes the bag to her room. She puts some stickers on it. She draws some flowers and stars with her crayons. She ties a ribbon on the handle. She is very happy with her purse. She puts her toys and books inside. + +She goes to show her mom. Her mom is in the living room. She sees Sara's purse. She says, "Wow, Sara, what a nice purse you made! You are very creative!" + +Sara smiles. She says, "Thank you, mom! I design it myself. Do you want to see what is inside?" + +Her mom says, "Sure, I would love to see." + +But then, Sara's brother Tom comes in. He sees Sara's purse. He says, "Hey, that's my bag! You took it from the kitchen! Give it back!" + +Sara says, "No, it's my purse! I design it! Go away!" + +Tom says, "No, it's my bag! I need it for my lunch! You ruined it with your stickers and crayons! Give it back!" + +They start to pull the bag. The bag rips. The toys and books fall out. Sara and Tom cry. + +Their mom says, "Stop, stop, stop! What are you doing? You are both wrong. Sara, you should not take things that are not yours. Tom, you should not be rude to your sister. You both need to say sorry and share." + +Sara and Tom say sorry. They hug. They pick up the toys and books. They decide to make a new purse together. They use a different bag and some fabric and buttons. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Max were playing hopscotch on the sidewalk. They took turns to hop on the squares and try to reach the end. Lily was very good at hopping. She could hop fast and far and never miss a square. Max was not so good at hopping. He sometimes hopped too short or too long and landed on the wrong square. He also sometimes lost his balance and fell down. + +Lily wanted to win the game. She wanted to show Max that she was the best hopper. She hopped very hard and very fast. She reached the end of the hopscotch and turned around. She smiled and shouted, "I win! I win! I have the victory!" + +Max felt sad. He wanted to win the game too. He wanted to show Lily that he was a good hopper. He hopped very slowly and very carefully. He tried to hop on every square and not fall down. He reached the end of the hopscotch and turned around. He smiled and said, "I win too! I win too! I have the victory!" + +Lily looked at Max. She saw that he was happy. She thought that maybe winning was not so important. She thought that maybe playing was more fun. She said to Max, "You are right. You win too. We both have the victory. We are both good hoppers." + +Max looked at Lily. He saw that she was nice. He thought that maybe losing was not so bad. He thought that maybe hopping was more fun. He said to Lily, "You are right. We both win. We both have the victory. We are both good hoppers." + +Lily and Max hugged each other. They were not serious anymore. They were happy. They decided to play hopscotch again. They hopped and laughed and had fun. They did not care who had the victory. They only cared that they had each other. +Tom and Lily like to play with blocks. They build different structures with the blocks. Sometimes they make houses, sometimes they make towers, sometimes they make bridges. + +One day, they find a new block in the toy box. It is a big block with a button on it. Tom presses the button and the block makes a loud noise. Lily is scared and covers her ears. + +"What is that?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Let's attach it to our structure and see what happens," Tom says. + +They attach the big block to their bridge. They press the button again. The block makes a louder noise and flashes a bright light. The bridge shakes and falls down. The blocks scatter on the floor. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Tom says. + +"No, it was not. You broke our structure. It is dead now," Lily says. + +She is angry and sad. She picks up the blocks and puts them back in the toy box. She does not want to play with Tom anymore. + +Tom feels sorry. He did not mean to make Lily upset. He wants to play with her again. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I did not know the block would do that. Can we build another structure together?" Tom asks. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes to play with Tom. She likes to build structures with him. She decides to forgive him. + +"Okay, Tom. But no more big blocks with buttons. They are too noisy and dangerous," Lily says. + +They hug and smile. They take out the blocks and start to build a new structure. They have fun and forget about the big block. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and make castles. Lily found a shiny pebble in the sand. It was warm from the sun. She liked how it sparkled. + +"Look, Ben, I found a pebble!" Lily said, holding it up. + +Ben looked at the pebble. He wanted it for himself. He tried to grab it from Lily. + +"Give me the pebble!" Ben said, pulling Lily's hand. + +"No, it's mine! I found it!" Lily said, holding on tight. + +They both tugged and shouted. The pebble slipped from their hands and rolled away. They ran after it, but it was too fast. It went down a hill and into a pond. + +They stopped at the edge of the pond. They could not see the pebble anymore. It was gone. + +They looked at each other. They felt sad and sorry. They had lost the pebble and hurt their friendship. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean to you. I should have shared the pebble with you." Ben said. + +"I'm sorry, too, Ben. I was selfish. I should have let you see the pebble." Lily said. + +They hugged and made up. They decided to play together again. They did not need the pebble to have fun. They had each other. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But they did not like to share. They always wanted the same toy or the same spot. + +One day, they both saw a big red bow on the ground. It was shiny and pretty. They both ran to get it. But they got there at the same time. They grabbed the bow and pulled hard. + +"Mine!" Lily shouted. + +"No, mine!" Ben yelled. + +They pulled and pulled until the bow ripped in half. They both fell on the dirt. They looked at the bow and saw that it was filthy. It had mud, grass and bugs on it. They felt sad and angry. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was their friend Sam. He had a big smile on his face. He was holding a balloon. + +"Hi, Lily and Ben. Do you want to play with me?" he asked. + +They looked at him and then at each other. They felt ashamed. They had been so greedy and mean. They had ruined the bow and their fun. + +They let go of the bow and got up. They brushed off the dirt and said sorry to each other. + +"Can we play with you, Sam?" they asked. + +"Sure, you can. But first, you have to do something." Sam said. + +"What?" they asked. + +"You have to kiss and make up." Sam said. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt shy and silly. But they also felt sorry and happy. They leaned in and gave each other a quick kiss on the cheek. + +They smiled and hugged. They felt better. They thanked Sam and took his balloon. They played together and shared. They had a lot of fun. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. Fighting is not nice. Kissing is a way to say sorry and be friends. +Tim likes to play with his drum. He likes to make loud noises and feel the rhythm in his hands. He likes to drum when the sun rises and when the sun sets. He likes to drum with his friends and with his family. + +One day, Tim gets a new drum. It is bigger and brighter than his old drum. It has a shiny sticker with a star on it. Tim is very happy. He wants to show his new drum to everyone. He runs outside with his new drum and starts to drum. + +But something is wrong. His new drum does not sound like his old drum. It sounds too high and too thin. It does not fit the rhythm in his hands. It does not fit the rhythm in his heart. Tim feels sad and angry. He does not like his new drum. He wants his old drum back. + +He runs back inside and looks for his old drum. But he cannot find it. He asks his mom and his dad and his sister. They do not know where his old drum is. They say they gave it away to a boy who had no drum. They say they wanted to make the boy happy. They say they thought Tim would like his new drum. + +Tim does not understand. He does not want to make the boy happy. He wants to make himself happy. He wants his old drum back. He starts to cry and scream. He throws his new drum on the floor. He breaks the shiny sticker with the star on it. + +His mom and his dad and his sister hear the noise and come to see what is wrong. They see Tim crying and screaming and his new drum on the floor. They feel sorry for Tim. They hug him and try to calm him down. They tell him they love him and they are sorry. They tell him they can get him another drum. They tell him they can find a drum that fits the rhythm in his hands and in his heart. + +Tim stops crying and screaming. He looks at his mom and his dad and his sister. He sees they love him and they are sorry. He feels a little better. He says he is sorry too. He says he does not want another drum. He says he wants to share his new drum with the boy who had no drum. He says he wants to make the boy happy. He says he wants to find a new rhythm with his new drum. + +His mom and his dad and his sister smile and nod. They are proud of Tim. They say he is a good boy and a good friend. They say they will help him find the boy who had no drum. They say they will help him find a new rhythm with his new drum. + +Tim smiles and nods. He picks up his new drum and hugs it. He feels the rhythm in his hands and in his heart. He feels the sun rise and the sun set. He feels ready to play with his new drum. He feels ready to play with his new friend. +Lily and Ben are best friends. They live in different houses, but they go to the same play school. They like to play with blocks, draw pictures, and sing songs. They always share their snacks and toys. + +One day, Lily is sick and cannot go to play school. She stays at home with her mom. She misses Ben a lot. She wants to see him and play with him. She is very sad. + +Ben is also sad. He does not see Lily at play school. He does not have anyone to play with. He wonders how Lily is feeling. He wants to make her happy. He has an idea. + +He asks his mom to help him. He draws a picture of him and Lily holding hands. He writes "I love you" with big letters. He puts the picture in an envelope. He asks his mom to send it to Lily. + +Lily's mom gets the envelope from the mailman. She gives it to Lily. Lily opens it and sees the picture. She smiles. She recognizes Ben's drawing. She reads the words. She feels warm and happy. She hugs the picture. + +She asks her mom to help her. She draws a picture of her and Ben playing with blocks. She writes "I miss you" with big letters. She puts the picture in an envelope. She asks her mom to send it to Ben. + +Ben's mom gets the envelope from the mailman. She gives it to Ben. Ben opens it and sees the picture. He smiles. He recognizes Lily's drawing. He reads the words. He feels warm and happy. He hugs the picture. + +He calls Lily on the phone. He says "Hi, Lily. I got your picture. I love you too. I miss you too. Are you feeling better?" + +Lily says "Hi, Ben. I got your picture. I love you too. I miss you too. I am feeling better. Can we play tomorrow?" + +Ben says "Yes, we can play tomorrow. I can't wait. I am impatient." + +Lily says "Me too. I am impatient. See you tomorrow. Bye, Ben." + +Ben says "Bye, Lily." + +They hang up the phone. They look at their pictures. They smile. They are happy. They are best friends. +Tom was a bald man who liked to drink water from a glass. He drank water every day, many times. He did not like to share his water or his glass with anyone. He said, "This is my water and my glass. Go away!" + +One day, a little girl named Sue came to visit Tom. She was very thirsty and saw Tom's glass of water on the table. She asked, "Can I have some water, please?" Tom said, "No, this is my water and my glass. Go away!" Sue felt sad and went to play with her doll. + +Tom drank his water and put his glass back on the table. He went to take a nap on his bed. He did not know that Sue had a magic wand. She was angry at Tom for being mean to her. She pointed her wand at Tom's glass and said, "Dry, dry, dry!" + +When Tom woke up, he was very thirsty again. He went to his glass and tried to drink some water. But there was no water in the glass. It was dry. Tom looked at the glass and saw that it was cracked and broken. He said, "Oh no, what happened to my glass?" + +He heard a giggle from behind the door. It was Sue. She said, "I made your glass dry and break. That is what you get for being mean to me. Now you have no water and no glass. Go away!" Tom felt mad and sad. He had no water and no glass. He had no friends. He was alone. The end. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys, but sometimes they wanted the same toy. Then they would fight and yell and cry. + +One day, they saw a big red truck in the toy store. They both wanted it very much. They asked their mom to buy it for them, but she said no. She said they had enough toys at home, and they had to share. + +Tom and Sam were very angry. They went home and tried to find another toy to play with, but they could not agree on anything. They started to fight over a ball, a train, a teddy bear, and a book. They pulled and pushed and hit each other. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said. "You are making a lot of noise and mess. Go to your room and calm down." + +Tom and Sam did not listen. They kept fighting and fighting, until they heard a loud growl. It was their stomach. They had not eaten anything since breakfast, and it was almost dinner time. They felt hungry and tired and miserable. + +They looked at each other and realized how silly they had been. They did not want to fight anymore. They wanted to hug and say sorry. + +"Sam, I'm sorry for fighting with you," Tom said. + +"Me too, Tom. I'm sorry for hitting you," Sam said. + +They hugged and smiled. They went to their mom and said sorry to her too. She hugged them and said she loved them. She said she had a surprise for them. She took them to the kitchen and showed them a big red truck cake. She had baked it for them as a treat. + +Tom and Sam were very happy. They thanked their mom and shared the cake. They decided to play nicely with their toys and with each other. They did not fight anymore. They were good brothers. +Lily and Sam went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. They liked to watch them and learn their names. But Lily's favorite animal was the penguin. She wanted to see them swim and slide on the ice. + +They came to the penguin house, where it was cold and snowy. Lily ran to the glass and looked for the penguins. She saw some black and white birds standing on a rock. They had beaks and flippers and feathers. Lily pointed at them and said, "Look, Sam, penguins!" + +Sam looked at them and frowned. He did not think they were penguins. He said, "No, Lily, those are not penguins. Penguins are big and fat and have yellow hair. Like in the book we read." + +Lily was confused. She did not remember the book. She said, "No, Sam, those are penguins. Mom, tell him, those are penguins, right?" + +Mom smiled and came to them. She said, "You are both right, in a way. There are different kinds of penguins, and they live in different places. The ones in the book are called king penguins, and they live in a very cold place called Antarctica. The ones here are called rockhopper penguins, and they live in a less cold place called South America. They are smaller and have yellow feathers on their heads. They are both penguins, but they look different." + +Lily and Sam listened to mom explain. They learned something new. They said, "Wow, mom, that's cool. Thank you for explaining." They watched the penguins for a while, and then went to see the other animals. They were not worried anymore. They were happy. +Sara and Tom were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build houses and towers with the blocks. Sara wanted to make a big house with a roof, but Tom wanted to make a tall tower with no roof. + +"Let's make a house with a roof," Sara said. "It will be cozy and pretty." + +"No, let's make a tower with no roof," Tom said. "It will be high and strong." + +They argued and argued. They were both stubborn. They did not want to share or compromise. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. They ran to the window and saw a big truck. The truck was carrying a lot of wood and bricks. The truck stopped in front of their house. + +"What is that?" Sara asked. + +"Maybe they are bringing us more blocks," Tom said. + +They ran outside to see. They saw a man get out of the truck. He was wearing a hard hat and a tool belt. + +"Hello, kids," the man said. "I'm here to fix your roof. It has a hole and it leaks when it rains." + +Sara and Tom looked at their roof. They saw a big hole and some water stains. They felt sorry for their roof. + +"Can we help you fix it?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, you can help me," the man said. "But first, you have to put away your blocks. They are in the way." + +Sara and Tom nodded. They ran back to the living room and picked up their blocks. They put them in a big box and carried it to their room. + +"Thank you for helping me," the man said. "You are very kind and helpful." + +Sara and Tom smiled. They felt happy and proud. + +"Thank you for fixing our roof," they said. "You are very nice and smart." + +They hugged the man and went to watch him work. They learned how to make a roof with wood and bricks. They decided to make a house with a roof with their blocks later. They were not stubborn anymore. They learned how to share and compromise. +Lily and Ben were playing in their room. They had many toys, but they liked to make new ones with paper and glue. They made a paper lamp with a star on it. They wanted to hang it on the ceiling. + +"Can you help me, Ben?" Lily asked. "I need a chair to reach the ceiling." + +"OK, Lily. I will get a chair from the kitchen," Ben said. He ran out of the room. + +Lily waited for Ben. She looked at the paper lamp. It was very pretty. She wanted to see how it looked in the dark. She turned off the light. The room was dark. She turned on the paper lamp. It was bright. She smiled. + +But then she heard a loud noise. It was Ben. He had dropped the chair. It had broken a glass vase. The vase was fragile. It had shattered into many pieces. Lily was scared. She turned off the paper lamp. She blinked in the dark. + +"Ben, are you OK?" Lily shouted. + +"I'm OK, Lily. But I'm sorry. I broke the vase. It was Mom's favorite vase. She will be angry," Ben said. He sounded sad. + +Lily felt sorry for Ben. She turned on the light. She saw the broken vase. She saw Ben's face. He had tears in his eyes. She hugged him. + +"It's OK, Ben. We can tell Mom the truth. We can say we are sorry. We can help her clean up. Maybe she will forgive us," Lily said. + +"Really, Lily? Do you think so?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, Ben. I think so. Mom loves us. She knows we make mistakes sometimes. But she also knows we are good kids. We try to do the right things. We learn from our mistakes. That's what she always says," Lily said. + +"OK, Lily. Let's go tell Mom. And let's be more careful next time. We don't want to break anything else. Especially not our paper lamp. It's our best toy," Ben said. + +They took their paper lamp and went to find Mom. They hoped she would not be too angry. They hoped she would like their paper lamp. They hoped they could still play with it later. + +The moral value of the story is: honesty is the best policy, and we should learn from our mistakes. +Sara and Tom are playful friends. They like to play with dolls and cars and books. One day, they decide to have a tea party with their toys. They put a cloth on the floor and set up cups and plates and a pot of tea. + +"Would you like some tea, Mr. Bear?" Sara asks, holding a cup to her teddy bear. + +"Yes, please, Sara. You are very kind," Tom says, making a voice for Mr. Bear. + +They pour tea for their toys and pretend to sip it. They talk about the weather and the flowers and the birds. They are having fun. + +But then, Tom sees a ball on the other side of the room. He likes balls. He wants to play with the ball. He gets up and runs to the ball. He does not see the cloth on the floor. He trips on the cloth and falls. He knocks over the pot of tea and the cups and plates. They make a loud noise and break. + +"Oh no!" Sara cries. "Tom, are you okay?" + +Tom feels a pain in his knee. He has a scratch. He feels a wetness on his shirt. He has tea on his shirt. He feels sad and sorry. He says, "I'm sorry, Sara. I'm sorry, Mr. Bear. I did not mean to fall. I did not mean to ruin the tea party." + +Sara sees that Tom is hurt and sorry. She is not angry. She is a good friend. She says, "It's okay, Tom. Accidents happen. You are not bad. You are just playful. Come here. I have a band-aid for your knee. And a towel for your shirt. And a hug for you." + +She helps Tom clean up his knee and his shirt. She gives him a band-aid and a towel and a hug. She says, "We can still play. We can play with the ball. Or we can play with something else. What do you want to play?" + +Tom smiles. He feels better. He says, "Thank you, Sara. You are a very good friend. I want to play with you. Can we play with the dolls and cars and books again?" + +Sara nods. She says, "Yes, we can. Let's play." + +They pick up the broken cups and plates and the pot of tea. They put them in a box. They say, "Bye bye, tea party. Maybe next time." + +They take out the dolls and cars and books. They play with them. They are happy. They are playful friends. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. There is a big oak tree in the park. The oak tree has many leaves and acorns. + +One day, Tom and Lily go to the park. They see a squirrel on the oak tree. The squirrel has a red tail and a black nose. It is very fast and funny. + +"Look, Lily, a squirrel!" Tom says. + +"Wow, it is so cute!" Lily says. + +They watch the squirrel run and jump on the oak tree. They try to talk to the squirrel, but the squirrel does not answer. It only makes noises. + +The squirrel has a different language, Tom thinks. He wishes he could understand the squirrel. + +The squirrel has a different home, Lily thinks. She wonders what the squirrel does in the oak tree. + +They decide to give the squirrel a gift. They find some acorns on the ground and put them in a pile. They hope the squirrel will like the acorns. + +They wave to the squirrel and say goodbye. The squirrel sees the acorns and smiles. It thanks Tom and Lily in its own way. It is happy to have new friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the museum with his mom. He liked to see the big animals and the shiny rocks. But he was scared of the skeleton room. He thought the bones were spooky and mean. + +Mom said, "Don't be afraid, Tim. The skeletons are not alive. They are just what the animals looked like a long time ago. They can't hurt you or talk to you. They can teach you many things. They are intelligent." + +Tim was curious. He wanted to learn more. He followed mom to the skeleton room. He saw a big skeleton of a dinosaur. It had sharp teeth and a long tail. He paused and looked at it. He wondered how it lived and what it ate. + +Mom said, "This is a T-rex. It was a fierce hunter. It ate other dinosaurs. But it also had a small brain. It was not very smart. It could not make tools or friends. It only knew how to fight and eat." + +Tim saw another skeleton of a smaller dinosaur. It had a big head and a long neck. It had feathers and claws. It looked friendly and cute. + +Mom said, "This is a troodon. It was a gentle herbivore. It ate plants and seeds. But it also had a big brain. It was very smart. It could use tools and communicate. It had a family and a nest. It knew how to care and share." + +Tim learned a lot from the skeletons. He was not scared anymore. He was amazed and happy. He said, "Mom, I like the troodon better than the T-rex. It was more intelligent and kind. I want to be like the troodon. I want to be smart and nice." + +Mom smiled and hugged him. She said, "That's a good choice, Tim. Intelligence and kindness are more important than strength and size. You are already a smart and nice boy. I'm proud of you." + +The moral of the story is: Intelligence and kindness are more valuable than strength and size. +Anna likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has long hair, a pink dress, and a smile. Anna takes Lily everywhere she goes. + +One day, Anna goes to the park with her mom and Lily. She sees a big slide and wants to try it. She puts Lily on a bench and runs to the slide. She slides down fast and laughs. She slides again and again. + +But when she goes back to the bench, Lily is gone. Anna feels sad and scared. She looks around and sees a boy holding Lily. He is pulling her hair and ripping her dress. Anna runs to the boy and shouts, "That's my doll! Give her back!" + +The boy drops Lily and runs away. Anna picks up Lily and hugs her. She sees that Lily is dirty and torn. She feels angry and sorry. She says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I should not have left you alone. You are my best friend." + +Anna's mom comes and sees what happened. She says, "Don't worry, Anna. We can fix Lily. She is not a waste. She is still your doll and she loves you. But next time, be careful with your toys. They are not only things. They have feelings too." + +Anna nods and says, "I know, mom. I feel guilty. I will be more careful next time. I love Lily and I don't want to hurt her." + +Anna and her mom go home and clean and mend Lily. Anna gives Lily a kiss and says, "I'm sorry, Lily. You are my favorite doll. I will never leave you again." Lily smiles and says, "I forgive you, Anna. You are my favorite girl. I will always be with you." +Lily and Tom were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They had to pack their luggage in the car. Lily had a pink suitcase with her toys and clothes. Tom had a blue backpack with his books and games. + +"Can I help you, Dad?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, Tom. You can cover the luggage with this blanket. It will keep them warm and safe," Dad said. + +Tom took the blanket and covered the luggage in the car. He felt proud and happy. + +Lily wanted to help too. She saw a big bag on the ground. It had a sticker that said "Dangerous. Do not touch." + +"Can I cover this bag, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"No, Lily. That bag is dangerous. It has Dad's tools and chemicals. You should not touch it. It could hurt you," Mom said. + +Lily felt curious and scared. She wondered what was in the bag. She wanted to see the tools and chemicals. + +She waited until Mom and Dad were busy. Then she sneaked to the bag. She tried to open it. But the zipper was stuck. She pulled harder and harder. + +Suddenly, the bag opened. A loud noise came out. Smoke and sparks flew everywhere. Lily screamed and ran away. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise. They ran to the bag. They saw the smoke and sparks. They were angry and worried. + +"Lily, what did you do?" Mom shouted. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to cover the bag. But it was dangerous. It made a big boom," Lily cried. + +Mom and Dad hugged Lily. They checked if she was hurt. They were glad she was okay. + +"Lily, you should never touch dangerous things. You could have been hurt. You should always listen to us. We love you and we want you to be safe," Mom said. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I love you too. I will listen to you next time," Lily said. + +Dad put out the fire. He threw away the bag. He fixed the car. + +They all got in the car. They drove to their trip. They had fun and learned new things. But Lily never touched dangerous things again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They swing, slide and run. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big dog. The dog is black and white. The dog has a long tail. The dog runs to them. Anna and Ben are scared. + +"Run, Anna, run!" Ben says. "The dog is big and loud!" + +Anna and Ben hurry to the gate. They want to go home. The dog follows them. The dog barks and jumps. + +"Help, help!" Anna and Ben shout. "The dog is bad and mean!" + +A lady comes. The lady is tall and kind. The lady has a red hat. The lady is the dog's owner. + +"Stop, stop!" the lady says. "The dog is not bad and mean. The dog is good and friendly. The dog just wants to play." + +The lady calls the dog. The dog comes to the lady. The lady puts a leash on the dog. The lady smiles at Anna and Ben. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," the lady says. "The dog is new. The dog does not know the park. The dog does not know you. The dog is sorry, too." + +The lady shows Anna and Ben the dog's face. The dog's face is soft and wet. The dog licks Anna and Ben. Anna and Ben laugh. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Anna asks. + +"Of course, of course," the lady says. "The dog likes to be pet. The dog's name is Spot." + +Anna and Ben pet Spot. Spot wags his tail. Spot is happy. + +"Spot is nice and cute," Ben says. + +"Spot is graceful and fast," Anna says. + +Anna and Ben are not scared anymore. Anna and Ben are friends with Spot. They play with Spot in the park. They have fun. +Anna was sad. She wanted to play with her friends, but they were all busy. She looked at her toys, but they were boring. She wished she had a fairy friend who could make her happy. + +She went to the garden and saw a big flower. She smelled it and smiled. It was sweet and pretty. She heard a tiny voice. "Hello, little girl. Do you want to play with me?" + +Anna looked around and saw a fairy. She had wings and a dress made of petals. She was sitting on the flower. Anna was surprised and happy. She said, "Yes, please. What is your name?" + +The fairy said, "My name is Lily. I am a flower fairy. I can make magic with flowers. Do you like flowers?" + +Anna said, "I love flowers. They are beautiful and colorful. Can you show me your magic?" + +Lily said, "Of course. But first, I need your help. There is a problem in the garden. Some of the flowers are sick and dying. They need water and sunshine. Can you help me save them?" + +Anna said, "Yes, I can. How can I help?" + +Lily said, "You can use this bucket and this hose. You can fill the bucket with water and pour it on the sick flowers. You can also move the hose to make a rainbow. The rainbow will make the flowers happy and healthy. But be careful. It is difficult to make a rainbow. You have to hold the hose in the right way and move it slowly. Can you do that?" + +Anna said, "I can try. It sounds fun. Let's go." + +Anna and Lily worked together to help the flowers. They watered them and made a rainbow. The flowers smiled and thanked them. Anna and Lily had a lot of fun. They became good friends. Anna was not sad anymore. She was glad she met a fairy. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play with blocks. They make houses and cars and animals with blocks. They have many blocks of different shapes and colors. + +One day, Lila and Tom want to make a big tower with blocks. They need many blocks to make a big tower. They see a big box of blocks in the corner. The box has a label that says "Deliver to Mr. Lee". Lila and Tom think Mr. Lee is not home. They think they can use his blocks to make a big tower. + +They open the box and take out the blocks. They see many clean triangles in the box. They like the clean triangles. They think the clean triangles are good for making a big tower. They start to stack the clean triangles on the floor. + +"Look, Lila, our tower is very high!" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom, our tower is very high! We are good at making towers!" Lila says. + +They are happy and proud of their tower. They do not hear the door open. They do not see Mr. Lee come in. Mr. Lee is angry. He sees his box of blocks open. He sees his clean triangles on the floor. He sees Lila and Tom's tower. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my blocks?" Mr. Lee shouts. + +Lila and Tom are scared. They look at Mr. Lee. They see his angry face. They do not know what to say. + +"These are my blocks! I ordered them for my project! You are not supposed to touch them!" Mr. Lee says. + +He walks to the tower. He pushes the tower. The tower falls down. The clean triangles scatter on the floor. Lila and Tom cry. They are sad and sorry. They did a bad thing. They wish they did not use Mr. Lee's blocks. They wish they did not make a big tower. They wish they did not make Mr. Lee angry. They wish they could say sorry to Mr. Lee. But Mr. Lee does not listen. He tells them to go away. He tells them to never come back. He tells them to never touch his blocks again. + +Lila and Tom run away. They are afraid of Mr. Lee. They are ashamed of themselves. They do not want to play with blocks anymore. They do not want to be friends anymore. They have a bad ending. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toy cars in the living room. They like to make noises and pretend they are driving fast. Lily has a red car and Ben has a blue car. + +"Look, Lily, I can shake my car and make it jump!" Ben says, holding his car in his hand and moving it up and down. + +"That's fun, Ben, but I can make my car leak!" Lily says, showing him her car that has a hole in the bottom. She squeezes a bottle of water and makes some water come out of the hole. + +"Oh no, Lily, your car is broken! Why does it leak?" Ben asks, looking at the water on the floor. + +"It's not broken, Ben, it's a special car. It can leak water and put out fires!" Lily says, smiling. + +"That's cool, Lily, but where are the fires?" Ben says, looking around. + +"Over there, Ben, look!" Lily says, pointing to the fireplace. There are some white logs in the fireplace, but they are not burning. They are just for decoration. + +"Those are not fires, Lily, those are white logs. They don't need water, they need fire!" Ben says, shaking his head. + +"But they look like fires, Ben, and they are white. White is hot, like fire!" Lily says, not convinced. + +"No, Lily, white is not hot, white is cold, like snow!" Ben says, trying to explain. + +"Snow? What is snow, Ben?" Lily asks, curious. + +"Snow is white and soft and falls from the sky in winter. It's very cold and you can make snowballs and snowmen with it!" Ben says, excited. + +"Wow, snow sounds fun, Ben! I want to see snow!" Lily says, wishing for snow. + +"Maybe we will, Lily, maybe we will. But for now, let's clean up the water and play with our cars some more!" Ben says, grabbing a towel and wiping the floor. + +"Okay, Ben, let's do that!" Lily says, putting away the bottle and picking up her car. + +They continue to play with their cars, making noises and pretending they are driving fast. They are happy and have fun. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they get tired and need a nap. + +One day, Mom says, "It's time for your nap, Lily and Ben. Come on, let's go to your room." + +Lily and Ben do not want to nap. They want to play more. They say, "No, Mom, no nap!" + +Mom says, "You need a nap, or you will be grumpy and fussy. Naps are good for you. You can play more after your nap." + +Lily and Ben still say, "No, Mom, no nap!" They run away from Mom. They hide under the table, behind the couch, and in the closet. + +Mom looks for them. She says, "Where are you, Lily and Ben? I can see you. Come out, come out, wherever you are." + +Lily and Ben giggle. They think they are clever. They think Mom cannot see them. + +But Mom can see them. She sees their feet, their hair, and their toys. She is not angry. She is smiling. She says, "I found you, Lily and Ben. You are very good at hiding. But now it's really time for your nap. Come on, let's go to your room." + +Lily and Ben are sleepy. They yawn. They rub their eyes. They say, "OK, Mom, we will nap. But can we take our toys and books with us?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can. But only one toy and one book each. And you have to be quiet and close your eyes." + +Lily and Ben nod. They pick their favorite toy and book. They follow Mom to their room. They get into their beds. They hug their toy and look at their book. + +Mom says, "Good night, Lily and Ben. I love you. Have a nice nap." + +Lily and Ben say, "We love you too, Mom. Thank you for playing with us. Have a nice nap too." + +Mom says, "I will. I'm a little tired too. See you later, my sweeties." + +Mom kisses them and leaves. Lily and Ben close their eyes. They fall asleep. They dream of playing more. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with animals. They had many toys of different animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. But they both loved the zebra the most. The zebra was black and white and had a long tail. + +One day, they wanted to play with the zebra at the same time. Lily said, "I want the zebra, it is mine!" Ben said, "No, it is mine, I saw it first!" They both pulled the zebra from each other and started to quarrel. They shouted and cried and made a lot of noise. + +Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw them fighting over the zebra and said, "Stop, stop, this is not nice! Why are you quarreling over the zebra? You have so many other animals to play with. Can't you share the zebra and take turns?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other and felt sorry. They knew their mom was right. They said, "Sorry, mom, sorry, friend. We were not thoughtful. We can share the zebra and play together." They hugged each other and gave the zebra a kiss. + +Their mom smiled and said, "That's better. I'm glad you are friends again. Now, why don't you make a story with the zebra and the other animals? I'm sure they would like that." Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, mom, that sounds fun!" They took the zebra and the other animals and went to their room. They made a story about a zebra who went on an adventure with his friends. They had a lot of fun and forgot about their quarrel. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide and swing. One day, they saw a big loop made of metal in the park. It looked like a fun thing to play with. + +"Let's run through the loop!" Tom said. "It will be fun!" + +"OK!" Lily said. "But be careful. The loop is high and hard." + +They took turns to run through the loop. They laughed and cheered as they did. They felt brave and happy. + +But then, something unusual happened. Tom ran too fast and hit his head on the loop. He fell down and cried. He had a big bump on his head. It hurt a lot. + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. Are you OK?" + +Tom said, "No, I'm not OK. The loop is bad. It hurt me." + +Lily said, "The loop is not bad. You were too fast. You need to be careful when you play. Come on, let's go to the nurse. She will help you." + +They walked to the nurse, who put a bandage on Tom's head. She said, "You were lucky. You could have been hurt more. Next time, be more careful when you play with new things. And always watch where you are going." + +Tom and Lily said, "Yes, nurse. We will. Thank you." + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that running is fun, but not always safe. They learned that new things can be fun, but also dangerous. They learned that they need to be careful and watchful when they play. And they learned that they have each other to help and comfort when they are hurt. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play in the woods. One day, they found a big cave. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in," Tom said. + +"No, it's dark and scary," Sam said. + +"Don't be a baby," Tom said. "I'm not afraid of anything." + +"Yes, you are," Sam said. "You are afraid of spiders and snakes and bears." + +They began to quarrel. They shouted and pushed each other. They did not see the big bald man who lived in the cave. He heard the noise and came out. He was angry and hungry. + +"Who are you?" he asked in a loud voice. + +Tom and Sam stopped quarreling. They looked at the big bald man. He had a long beard and a big stick. He had sharp teeth and dirty clothes. He smelled bad. + +"We are sorry," Tom said. "We were just playing." + +"Playing?" the big bald man said. "You are making too much noise. You are disturbing my sleep. You are trespassing on my home. You are my dinner." + +He grabbed Tom and Sam by their arms. He dragged them into the cave. He locked the door. He lit a fire. He sharpened his knife. + +Tom and Sam cried and screamed. They wished they had not quarreled. They wished they had not gone into the cave. They wished they had been nice to each other. But it was too late. The big bald man ate them. +Lily and Tom liked to play with sand. They went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They had a big bucket and a small shovel. They wanted to make a castle with sand. + +They worked hard and made a big castle. It had walls and towers and a door. They put shells and stones on it to make it pretty. They were very happy with their castle. They said it was the most famous castle in the world. + +But then a big wave came. It was very fast and strong. It hit the castle and broke it. The sand and the shells and the stones went away with the water. Lily and Tom were very sad. They cried and cried. Their castle was gone. + +Mom and Dad came and hugged them. They said they were sorry. They said they could make another castle. But Lily and Tom did not want to. They said their castle was the best and they could not make it again. They wanted to go home. They did not like the beach anymore. +Jill and Jack were best friends. They did everything together. One day, Jack noticed something on the ground. It was a sausage! + +"Oh, wow!" said Jack. + +"What is that?" asked Jill. + +"It's a sausage!" he said. + +So the two went over to it and Jack said, "Let's mark it so nobody takes it away." + +They each took turns making a big X on it with a stick. After they finished marking it, they noticed that it was spoiled. + +"Yuck!" said Jill. + +"Let's leave it here and let it rot," said Jack. + +And that's what they did. From then on, every time they went for a walk, they marked all the sausages to make sure nobody took them away. +Nate was a small three year old who always felt miserable. He had no friends and even his parents were too busy to take care of him. One day, his parents gave him some soap and told him to go outside and play. He was a little scared but he went outside and found a huge puddle. He wanted to cover it with something - something like the soap his parents had given him. So he took the soap and put it over the puddle. When he did, all the puddle's water was gone! His friends had been right - soap was magic! Nate felt better already and knew he wasn't nearly as miserable as he thought. +Peter was anxious as he watched his older brother, Will, drive off in the family's new automobile. He wanted to go with them, but it wasn't safe for him to ride in the car. Peter wanted to see what the world looked like from the window of the car. He waved his hand in the air as the car disappeared out of sight. + +Suddenly, Peter heard an unfamiliar engine revving from down the road. He squinted his eyes and saw an unfamiliar car coming towards him. An anxious feeling pulsed through Peter's body as the car approached closer and closer. All he could do was wait and see what would happen next. + +The car slowed down and stopped in front of Peter. His eyes widened at the sight of the car. It was bright red with racing stripes, and it looked fast. A friendly looking woman stepped out of the car and introduced herself as Jan. She was curious about the family's new automobile and wanted to take a look. + +Jan walked over to the car and gave it a thorough inspection. Peter let out a big sigh of relief. He was happy that Jan only wanted to admire the car and not cause any harm. Peter waved goodbye to Jan as she drove away in her bright red car. He had been anxious, but everything worked out just fine. +One day, Jim was very fat. His stomach swelled out and he felt all uncomfortable. He wanted to feel better, so he went to the doctor. + +The doctor looked at Jim and said, "I know how to make you feel better!" He got some cotton and lots of medicine. He put some of the medicine on the cotton and wiped it gently on Jim's stomach. + +The medicine smelled funny and made Jim's stomach feel better. After the doctor wiped Jim's stomach all over, the fatness was gone. Jim felt much better and smiled with relief. + +From that day on, Jim kept his stomach nice and tidy. Every time he felt fat, he would go back to the doctor and the doctor would wipe him with the medicine again and make him feel better. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Tom and Jane. They were only three years old and were always up to something. + +One day, Tom and Jane went to the park and saw a large film being projected. They got so excited, they ran over to watch the film. + +Tom asked, “What is this, Jane?†+ +Jane smiled and said, “It’s a film! Let’s watch it together.†+ +Tom and Jane carried on watching the large film. The film was so exciting that Tom and Jane cheered and laughed every time something new popped up. + +Jane encouraged Tom to keep watching. She said, “Let’s see what happens next. I bet it will be good.†+ +The film went on for a long time, with lots of exciting moments. Tom and Jane were roaring with laughter. + +When it was over, the two best friends high-fived each other and went off, full of happiness. +Once there was a family with a daddy, mama and a three year old daughter. They had a bright and sunny day, so the mama and daughter decided to take a walk to the park. As they walked, the daughter started to question her mama about the birds singing in the trees. + +"What is that sound, mama?" She asked. + +"That's the birds singing honey," her mama answered. +The daughter was fascinated by the sound and asked her mama how to sing like the birds. + +"It's easy, sweetheart. Just listen to the birds and copy what they say," mama said. + +The daughter tried and she could make the same sound as the birds. Mama clapped and the daughter's face lighted up with joy. As they walked further down the path, the girl was so proud of herself and she asked her mama another question. + +"Can I do it again, mama?" + +"Of course you can, sweetheart. Singing is easy and lots of fun!" said her mama. + +The little girl smiled and kept singing with the birds until they reached the park. +One day, the wind was blowing very hard. It was a hurricane. Everyone was worried. They had never seen a hurricane before. But then the wind began to get softer and softer. It was calm. Everyone was very happy because they were not worried anymore. The hurricane was gone and they could go back to playing. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty boy who liked to ride his bike. He had a bright blue bike with wheels that spun around and around. Every day he would jump onto his bike and ride it all the way around the village. One day, he decided to ride his bike farther than usual and he went deep into the forest. + +Suddenly, he came upon an old wooden hut. No one had been there before. He explored inside and found a beautiful, pink veil lying on the floor. He was so excited that he put on the veil and kept riding with it. + +As he rode, he noticed strange things happening all around him. Suddenly, the veil began to pull him up and soon he was floating in the sky. He tried to take off the veil, but it wouldn’t come off and he began to panic. + +It was only then that he realized he had been naughty and taken something that didn’t belong him. He was scared and lonely as he floated away in the sky, never to be seen or heard from again. +Once upon a time there was a fancy hive. It was filled with lots of sweet honey. All the bees in the hive worked hard to make the honey just right. + +One day, the beekeeper wanted to fix the hive. He took out all the pieces and put them back together better than before. + +With the beekeeper's help, the fancy hive looked even better. The beekeeper tested it to make sure it was safe for the bees. + +Finally, the beekeeper was done. He replaced the pieces of the fancy hive and the bees were happy. Now the bees could keep making honey in their fancy hive! +Once upon a time, there were two sisters. One was really messy. She made a yucky mess in the living room! The other sister was sad. She asked her messy sister to clean up her mess. But the messy sister just said no. + +The mess kept growing and growing. It got so bad that it started to rot. It smelled very yucky. The other sister asked her messy sister to clean it up again, but the messy sister just said no again. + +Finally, the other sister got very mad. She said, "If you don't clean it up right now, I'm going to tell Mommy!" The messy sister was scared. She quickly cleaned it up. The living room was nice and clean again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, named Joe and Ann. Joe was really gifted and always knew the answers to many things. Ann thought it was really fun when Joe won at everything. + +One day, they went to the park to play together. Ann wanted to try to win at something, so they decided to race each other. + +Joe said to Ann, "Hey, even though I'm good at winning, I'll let you win this time." Ann grinned and said, "Really? That would be fun!" + +So they raced each other, and Ann was so happy -- she won! Joe smiled and clapped for Ann. He was proud of his gifted friend. + +The end. +Once there was a little fish called Petey who loved to swim. Every day, Petey would dip his fins in the water and swim around. + +One day, Petey saw a big, white cauliflower floating by his rock. He thought the cauliflower looked silly so he decided to go over and take a closer look. + +When Pete got closer to the cauliflower, he heard something. It sounded like someone was calling for help! + +He swam right up to the cauliflower and asked, "Are you ok?" + +A voice came from inside the cauliflower and said, "Yes! I'm stuck in here and I need help getting out!" + +Petey smiled and said, "No problem, I'll help you out." Then he swam around the cauliflower and pushed it to the side of the river. + +The little fish had saved the day and made a new friend in the process. From then on Petey and the cauliflower were the best of pals and they swam together all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little red bunny. The bunny wanted to go on an adventure, so it stretched its legs and hopped down a stream. The bunny felt so happy to be exploring! + +But suddenly, a big red fox appeared. The fox snarled and snapped its teeth. It wanted the bunny to go back the way it came! The bunny felt scared, but it refused to give up. + +The bunny started to stretch. It stepped back and hopped back towards the fox, stretching, stretching, stretching until it flew right past the fox. The fox was so surprised! The bunny hopped away and was never bothered by the fox again. +One day, Joe and his mom went to the market. Joe was glad to be outside. He saw a hose and wanted to borrow it. His mom said it was okay. + +Joe grabbed the hose and ran around the market. He squirted water everywhere and laughed. Everyone was glad to see Joe having so much fun. + +Joe returned the hose and waved goodbye to everyone. He was glad he got to borrow the hose. Joe and his mom then went home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia was very tired and wanted to take a nap. She got her folder that had all her favourite stories in it and laid down on her bed. + +Mia's mom came in after a while and said “Mia, it’s time to serve dinnerâ€. + +Mia said “I don’t want to, I’m too tired.†+ +Mia’s mom said “You still have to serve dinner. Don’t worry, it won’t take very long. Come on, let’s go to the kitchen!†+ +Mia gathered her folder and followed her mom to the kitchen. Soon they finished serving dinner and Mia went back to her room to take a nap. + +Mia was happy that she got to serve dinner and now she could take a rest. Mia put her folder down and snuggled into her bed. Soon she was fast asleep! +Once there were two friends, Alex and Zoe, who both had a bucket. Alex's bucket was ordinary. It was an old, blue bucket. Zoe's bucket was special. It was bright and yellow. + +Every day the two friends would discuss their buckets. Alex thought that his ordinary bucket was the best, whereas Zoe thought her special bucket was even better. + +One day, Alex and Zoe decided to do something special. They took their buckets and filled them with water. They then went outside into the garden and poured the bucket of water all over their feet. They laughed and laughed and even splashed each other with the water. + +After they had had fun and dried off, they filled their buckets with soil and planted some lovely seeds. Now, every day when Alex and Zoe meet, they look after the plants that grew from their buckets. They never stop discussing their buckets and how special they are. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Abbie. She lived in a house with her mum and dad and her brother. + +Abbie's brother was going on a journey, so Abbie wanted to come too. But her mum said, "No Abbie, you don't belong on this journey." + +Abbie was upset. She asked, "Why don't I belong on the journey?" + +Mum smiled and said, "The journey is too far and it's too sour for you. Don't worry, we have sweet things you can do here with us." + +Abbie felt better and decided to stay with her family. She had lots of fun playing games at home with her mum, dad and brother. She was happy to be with the people who she belonged to. +Once upon a time, there was wide cow. One day, the cow was very thirsty and wanted to fill her tummy with water. She looked far and wide but couldn't find any water! + +Just then, the cow heard a nice sound. She followed the sound and soon saw a big pond. The pond was wide and filled with cool, clear water. She ran towards it and had a big drink! + +The cow was so happy that she had filled her tummy with water. She thanked the pond and said goodbye. Then she walked away with a full tummy! +Alice was walking in the park when she heard a voice. She looked around, but couldn't see anyone. She decided to walk closer and find out who it was. + +When she got closer, she noticed a large tree. She was surprised to see a woman sitting there, frowning. Alice slowly walked up to her and asked what was wrong. + +The woman said that she was worried because she couldn't buy her son the expensive toy he wanted. She didn't have enough money. + +Alice listened carefully and then said she might have a solution. She told the woman she could look for second hand toys at a shop near her house. The woman thanked Alice and quickly ran off. + +Alice smiled and watched the woman leave. She was happy she was able to help her solve her problem! +One day, there was a nation of people who were feeling kind of dizzy. They didn't know why, but it felt like their heads were spinning around and around! + +So, they decided to try something to make them feel better, and what better way than to go slide down the biggest slide they could find. The slide was so tall and bright and shiny, it almost seemed to be calling their names! + +So, they each took turns, one after the other, sliding down the huge slide. It was so much fun! Up, up, up they went, then whoosh! Down and around, spinning and twirling in the wind. + +Soon the people of this nation had forgotten all about their dizzy heads, replaced with pure delight and laughter as they went up and down the big slide again and again. At the end of the day, the nation of people felt dizzy no more, only filled with joy! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tom. He liked to go out into the woods and play. + +One day, as Tom went out, he noticed a thick mist. He had never seen a mist before and he thought it was beautiful. Tom began to explore the misty forest. + +Suddenly, Tom heard an angry roar. He peered through the mist and saw a big bear standing in front of him. The bear and Tom started to fight as the bear felt threatened by Tom. + +The fight went on for a long time and Tom began to feel dizzy. He could barely stand and he could feel the mist around him. But instead of feeling scared, Tom suddenly felt brave and he shouted out, “Go away bear, go away!†+ +The bear stood there for a moment before turning and running away. Tom felt relieved and the mist soon melted away in the morning sun. Tom was happy that he had been brave enough to win the fight. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very bored, so she looked for something to do. + +Then she found her rub. It was an old, special rub. She loved it so much that she wanted to hide it. + +The girl found a big box. She put her rub inside the box and closed it shut. She was so happy to have her rub safe and sound. + +For the rest of the day, the little girl played with her rub. She never got bored. She was so happy to find something to do. + +The End. +Once upon a time there lived a playful little squirrel. His name was Simon. Every day, Simon would have lots of fun playing in the fields. He especially loved the daisies that grew there. + +One day, Simon and his friends got into a quarrel. They were all arguing about who could find the prettiest daisy. They disagreed and their quarrels got out of hand. + +Simon had an idea, he suggested that they have a daisy-picking competition! The one who could find the most beautiful daisy would be named the winner. + +Everyone was very excited about the competition and agreed on the rules. They all picked daisies until the sun started setting. At the end, Simon had picked the prettiest daisy of all! + +His friends were very happy for him and they all agreed that Simon was the winner. They celebrated with joyful laughter and brought a peace between them. + +The end. +Once there was a girl who liked firework. She was always so excited to mix them together. She imagined all the pretty colors and shapes a firework show can make. + +One day, she was feeling especially hungry. She hadn't had any food all day. But she went outside to find the firework she'd hidden to mix them together. + +After finding them, she began to mix them carefully. One was pink, one was orange, and one was blue. She put them together and made a special mix. + +When everything was ready, she stepped back and saw the most sparkly firework in the sky. She was so amazed, she jumped up and down. + +At the end of the show, she gave a happy smile and thanked the firework for making her evening so special. +Max and his mom went to the park on a sunny day. Max brought his favorite toy, a stuffed alligator. He wanted to go to the pond to look for real alligators. + +Max and his mom walked over to the pond, and Max looked for alligators. Suddenly, he saw something in the water! He looked closer and saw a nice alligator swimming around. Max got so excited! His mom warned him to stay back and not get too close. + +Max looked at the alligator in amazement. He thought it was so nice and fun to watch. He asked his mom if they could come back tomorrow to look at the alligator again. His mom agreed and they left the park. + +Max was so happy that he got to see the alligator. He can't wait to come back tomorrow to look at it again! +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little girl. She was always curious and loved to explore. One day, she went on a big adventure. She followed a winding path to a big mystery. What would she find there? + +The nosy little girl couldn't wait to find out. She ventured further and further until she reached the mysterious place. Inside, there was a big surprise waiting for her. + +The surprise was a big party! There were presents and cakes, games and music! Everyone at the party was enjoying themselves. The nosy little girl couldn't believe her eyes. + +She joined in and had a fantastic time. She laughed, danced and enjoyed herself. All the mystery had been worth it! +Once upon a time, there lived a small boy called Jack. He loved exploring the outdoors, and one day he decided to go on a special hike. When he reached the top of the hill, Jack could see a rare creek stretching in front of him. He couldn't believe his eyes; he had never seen a creek so clear and clean before! + +Jack decided to stand by the creek for a little while and take in the beauty of nature. Suddenly, he heard a voice from behind him. + +"Hi Jack! What are you doing by the creek?" + +Jack looked back and saw a lady smiling at him. He smiled back and said, "I'm standing by the creek admiring its beauty. It's so rare and special!" + +The lady nodded and said, "I thought so too! It's the prettiest creek I have ever seen." + +Then, Jack and the lady talked a little more before Jack went on his way. It was an enjoyable day and Jack was glad he had taken the time to appreciate the special creek. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who liked to fix things. She liked things that were fair, so when she found a bike with a flat tire, she decided to fix it. She looked around for something to fix it with, and she saw a big box. Inside the box, she found a purple tool. It looked just right for fixing the bike! + +She worked very hard to fix the tire and when she was done the bike looked almost new! She was so proud of herself that she told everyone she knew about the purple tool and how it helped her fix the tire. + +When the little girl was finished fixing the tire, she looked around. Everything was fair and she felt happy. She put t he purple tool back in the box and rode away on the bike. + +From then on, the little girl was always excited to go and fix things. She was so proud of how good she was at fixing things with her purple tool! +Once there was a boy named Henry. He loved to get his hands dirty, but his mother made him wash them before dinner. Henry was angry. He didn't want to wash his hands. + +So he ran away to the swamp and made a big mud ball with his hands. He was so happy when he was done that he decided to show his mud ball to the world. But when he looked up, he saw a big machine with lots of steam coming out of it. + +The steam was so strong that it blew all the mud off his hands and made them very filthy. Henry was sad and frustrated. He wanted to keep his mud ball. + +Suddenly, an old man came up to Henry. He said "Young man, let me help you. The steam from the machine isn't good, but I have something that can help". The old man gave Henry a bucket of water, a bar of soap and a cloth. + +Henry washed his hands and the mud ball disappeared. He felt so much better and thanked the old man. From then on, Henry always made sure to wash his hands whenever they got too filthy! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She wanted to win the biggest mountain in the world. She was very brave and tough. + +So one day the little girl put on her best shoes and went to the mountain. It was very tall and she was a bit scared. But she was also excited to try. + +She started to climb up the slope. She worked very hard and got higher and higher. But the mountain was tough and it took a lot of strength. + +Finally, at the very top, the little girl looked down. She felt so proud! She had won the mountain. + +The little girl was glad she had been brave. She had made it to the top and she smiled. + +And that is how she won the mountain! +Once upon a time, two little boys were playing in the woods. Suddenly, one of the boys shouted, “Look, a deer!†The other boy ran up to discover the deer. It was beautiful, with large eyes and a soft coat. + +The first boy said, “Wow, it looks so powerful!†The second boy was scared and said, “Let’s get away from it.†+ +They started to walk away, but then the first boy said, “Wait, let’s be brave and go back.†So they went back and saw that the deer was still standing there. + +The first boy said, “I’m not scared. Are you?†The second boy was still a bit scared, but then he answered, “No, I’m not. Let’s stay here and watch.†+ +So they stayed and watched the powerful deer. They were so happy that they had discovered such a wonderful creature. They felt so brave and cheered with joy. +Once there was a family of four. They wanted to buy something for their living room. They went to a shop, and saw a big, scary armchair. It had scary eyes. + +The mom and dad looked at each other and said, "It looks very comfy. Let's buy it!" + +The children were scared of the armchair and they ran away, but the mom and dad ignored them and bought it anyway. + +When they took the armchair home, they put it in the living room. The children were still scared. But after a few days, they started to like it. The armchair was very comfy, and they liked sitting on it together. + +The family was very happy and they never regretted buying the scary armchair. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. Sue was very young, only three years old. She had a special toy pen that she liked to play with. One day, Sue got very confused because her toy pen wouldn't work anymore. She couldn't figure out why. Sue didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Sue had an idea. She closed her eyes to help her mind think better. After a few minutes, Sue had remembered something her mom told her. Her mom said that if you shake a pen, it might work again. So Sue shook her toy pen and it started working! She was so happy. + +Sue was still a bit confused about why this happened, but she was glad she was able to fix it with her special skill of using her mind. She continued to play with her toy pen with a big smile on her face. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to catch bugs. He had a net, and he used it every day in his garden. + +One day, he decided to use his net to catch some fish in the pond at the edge of his garden. He waited and waited, but nothing seemed to work. + +Suddenly, something weird happened. His net began to fill up with the strangest things he had ever seen. There were mini-fishes, tiny pebbles, and so much more! + +He couldn't believe it! He ran back to his house to tell his mom about the weird things he had found. She laughed and told him that he had caught a sea-life surprise! + +He was so happy, and from then on, he always made sure to bring his net with him wherever he went, so he could find more weird and wonderful things. +Once upon a time there was a little alien from a far away planet. He was very alert and eager to explore what was outside of his world. So one day he decided to pack all of his things and go off on an adventure. + +He said goodbye to all of his friends and family and grabbed his stuff. He took off in his spaceship, flying away from the planet he called home. It wasn't long before he arrived at a brand new planet. He was so surprised! + +He jumped out of his spaceship to take a look. Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. +"Excuse me, dear alien. Where did you come from?" + +The alien was very surprised, but he quickly answered. "I came from a planet far away. I wanted to explore other places and have some new adventures!" + +The voice belonged to a friendly pink alien who asked, "Would you like to join me and explore my planet?" + +The little alien was so excited, he couldn't wait to explore. He quickly nodded, and together they set off to explore the planet. +Once upon a time, there were three friends. They were trying to choose something to do together, but couldn't decide. Then one of the friends had an idea. He suggested they build a network. The other two loved the idea, so they agreed. + +Next, they had to choose what their network was going to do. The first friend said, "It should be competitive!" The other two nodded and agreed. + +They worked hard for days and days, building the network. Finally, after all the hard work, their project was complete! Together, they all watched as the network lit up and began to work. + +The three friends were so proud and excited. They cheered, clapped and danced around in joy. They agreed that it had sure been a good decision to choose to build the network. +Once upon a time, there was a clever monkey who wanted to go up the tall tree. He saw a cup near the tree and he thought he could use it to climb up. So, he grabbed the cup and started to climb. + +At the beginning, the monkey made good progress and soon he was high up in the tree. But then things began to go wrong. The cup wasn't strong enough to hold the monkey's weight, and every time he moved, it broke a little bit more. + +In the end, the cup snapped and the monkey fell down from the tree. He bounced onto the ground and was hurt. The clever monkey was sad that his plan had not worked. + +And he never tried to climb the tree again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. She was very curious. She decided to go for a walk in the forest near her home. + +When she got to the forest, she heard a strange noise. It was music! She looked around and saw a musician, playing a big harp. Daisy watched the musician carefully, her eyes full of curiosity. + +The musician saw Daisy and smiled at her. He asked her if she wanted to try playing the harp. Daisy nodded and he gave her a big bow, carved from wood. Daisy held the bow very carefully in her tiny hands. + +She drew it across the strings and made a beautiful, sharp sound. The musician was amazed - Daisy was a natural! They played together for a long time, and Daisy was very proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little lamb. She was so cute, with furry white fur, a warm smile, and a kind heart. One day, the little lamb was feeling very sad. She had wanted to help her mummy but all of her efforts were in vain. + +The little lamb went to see her friend, the wise owl. She asked the owl, "What can I do to make my mummy feel better?" + +The wise owl looked at the little lamb compassionately, and said, "I'm sorry sweetheart. If you'd like to help your mummy, go and give her a big, warm hug and rest on her shoulder." + +The little lamb was happy to hear the owl's suggestion and so she scuttled off home. When she arrived, she ran straight up to her mummy and gave her a big hug and rested her head on her mummy's shoulder. + +The loving gesture was just what the little lamb's mummy needed and it restored her happiness. She cuddled her lamb close, and thanked her for being so compassionate. +Once upon a time there was a kid who loved to play in the forest. He liked to play tag and hide-and-seek with his friends. One day, he got a little bit too adventurous and wandered further into the forest than he ever had before. + +He became scared when he realized how rough and wild the forest got the deeper he explored. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and felt something catch his foot! He screamed and looked down to see what had happened. + +To his surprise, he saw that a big, fluffy bunny had caught his foot with its tiny paws. He laughed and said hello to the bunny, who had just jumped up to try and catch him. They became fast friends and the kid was very glad he had explored the forest a little further. + +The kid and the bunny became the best of friends. Every day they would go exploring together, have tea parties in the meadow, and play tag and hide-and-seek in the forest. + +The kid was very glad that he had been brave enough to explore the rough forest that day. It was the best thing he had ever done! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tim. Tim was three years old and he was always thinking about having adventures. He loved the idea of exploring different places, and he wanted to see the world. + +One day Tim was thinking about what he wanted for dinner. He thought about pizza and he thought about pasta. He wondered what topping he should put on it. Then he thought of the perfect idea. Sauce! He asked his mom if he could have some sauce on his dinner. His mom said yes, so they went to the store and bought some. + +When they got home, Tim was so excited. He quickly put the sauce on his dinner and ate it. Then suddenly he felt his stomach get really tight. He thought he had put too much sauce on his dinner. Tim was sad because he had been so excited and he hadn't thought of the consequences. + +But then he realised that he can still enjoy his dinner. He just had to be careful next time and think before he added too much sauce. Tim smiled and promised himself to remember this lesson. +The Grill was famous. It was the best grill in the village. Everyone wanted to have barbecues with the Grill. One day, a little boy asked his mom if he could use it. His mom said yes and he was so excited. + +The little boy set up the Grill. He found some charcoal and put it in the Grill. He asked his mom for some matches so he could light it. She gave him a box of matches and he lit the Grill. + +Soon, the Grill was sizzling with hot dogs and hamburgers cooking. The little boy was so proud of his famous Grill. Everyone loved the grilled food. They asked him for his famous recipe, but he just smiled and kept it a secret. +Once there was a girl named Poppy. She was very weak, but she was determined to build her strength. One day, she decided to take a walk in the forest to help improve her physical fitness. + +As Poppy walked through the trees, she heard some loud noises. She stopped to look around and she soon noticed a bear by a nearby tree. She was scared and started to tremble. + +The bear saw Poppy and started to move closer. Poppy felt so frightened, she didn't know what to do. Suddenly the bear started to make friendly noises, and Poppy realized that it wanted to meet her. She cautiously stepped forward and offered the bear her hand. The bear sniffed it, then smiled. + +Poppy was amazed by the bear's friendliness and felt very brave. She continued her walk and eventually returned home feeling much stronger than before. From that day on, Poppy was never scared to meet new people - even if they were scary-looking at first. +Bobby had a leather jacket that was very popular with his friends. He felt special when he wore it and always wanted to show it off. + +One day, his friends asked if they could borrow his leather jacket. Bobby thought about it for a moment and then he said "No. I refuse to let anyone touch it." His friends were very disappointed. + +However, Bobby refused to share his leather jacket. He didn't want anyone to wear it or even touch it. + +The next day at school, Bobby was teased for not sharing his leather jacket. People started calling him mean and selfish. He felt embarrassed and sad. + +Bobby's refusal to share his leather jacket caused him to lose his popularity. He never wore the leather jacket again. +Once upon a time there was a big camp. Lots of kids came to the camp to play. But the camp was a bit dirty. The ground was very filthy and there were lots of nasty bugs and dirt. + +All of the kids were a bit scared and didn't want to go in. They knew it was going to be hard. So the leader of the camp decided to introduce them all to something special. + +He brought in a big bucket of clean water and some soap. Then he had all of the kids wash their feet and hands before they went in to play. As the kids washed, the camp got cleaner and cleaner. + +The kids were happy because now they could go into the camp with clean feet. They all had a lot of fun playing in the camp even though it was a bit filthy. They all thanked the leader for introducing them to washing their feet and hands. +Once upon a time, there was a spoilt little girl named Rosie. She was very curious and loved to test out new things. + +One day, Rosie was playing in her garden, when she heard a ghostly sound. She knew it was coming from the big shed in the corner of the garden. + +She tried to open the shed, but the door wouldn't open. 'Ahhhh a ghost must be inside!' Rosie thought. + +Rosie wanted to test if there really was a ghost, so she called out 'Hello, ghost!' bravely. Suddenly, the shed door opened, and she saw a friendly man instead. + +The man greeted her and told her he was just doing some cleaning in the shed. He smiled, and said 'No need to be scared little one!'. + +Rosie thanked the man, and ran back inside. She was relieved to find out it was only a friendly man, and not a ghost after all! +Mike watched the lecture attentively. It was really boring and he thought it was stupid. + +Suddenly, he heard a small voice behind him: "Are you watching a lecture?". Mike turned around and saw a little girl. She was probably only three years old. + +Mike said: "Yes, I am". + +"What is a lecture?", she asked with a smile on her face. + +Mike smiled too, and said: "A lecture is when someone speaks and everybody listens". + +The little girl thought for a few seconds, then she said: "So, it's like a big story?". + +Mike smiled again, and said: "Yes, it's like a big story". + +The little girl looked very happy and said: "That sounds really cool!" + +Mike agreed and said: "Yes, it can be cool. But this one was a bit too boring and stupid". + +The little girl smiled and said: "Maybe you should find a more interesting lecture next time!". + +Mike nodded and said: "Yes, that's a good idea". +Once there was a girl named Mary who was very curious. She was always observing her surroundings looking for new and exciting things. One day, Mary saw something adorable on the ground. It was a shiny silver pin! She bent down to pick it up and tucked it into her pocket. + +Mary wanted to show the pin to her mom, so she hurried home and excitedly told her mom all about her discovery. Her mom was very pleased and asked Mary what she wanted to do with it. Mary said she wanted to keep it and wear it. + +That evening, when Mary went to bed, she put the pin beneath her pillow, dreaming about all the fun things she could do with it. When morning came, she laid in bed and noticed that the pin was emitting a gentle light, brighter than anything she had ever seen. + +Mary was thrilled! She had discovered something truly magical, and it was all thanks to her curiosity and her desire to observe her surroundings. She held the pin close to her heart, knowing it was going to be an adventure of a lifetime. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Kevin. He was just 3 years old. He loved to run around and explore. + +One day, while Kevin was exploring, he came across a dark and spooky cave. He wanted to go inside to see what was there, but he was feeling dizzy and scared. Suddenly, he had an idea. He put his thumb up and bravely said, "My thumb will protect me!" + +So, Kevin stepped bravely into the cave and sure enough, his thumb kept him safe. He came out of the cave safe and sound. When his mom saw him, she asked him what had happened. He replied, "My thumb protected me!". + +This story teaches us the valuable lesson that bravery can help to protect us from danger. We don't need to be scared if we are brave and face our fears head on! +Once upon a time, there was a small girl called Maria. She was very polite. Everyday she went to the park to play. On one sunny day, Maria decided to have a picnic in the park. She took some bread, a piece of cheese and a drink. As she was eating her picnic, she heard a noise. + +It came from a tree nearby. Maria was curious. She went over to the tree, and there was a bird inside. The bird was chirping very loudly. She thought it was very pretty, and decided to give the bird some cheese. She put the cheese near the tree, but the bird wouldn't come out. + +Then a polite little mouse arrived. Maria was very scared. But the mouse was friendly. He asked Maria if he could have the cheese. She said yes, and the mouse smiled. He was very happy. + +Suddenly, the mouse jumped up and struck the branch of the tree with his tail. The bird flew out of the tree and grabbed the cheese. Maria was so happy to see the bird fly away with the cheese. She thanked the polite little mouse and then went back to her picnic. +John and his mommy were so excited. They were entering an elevator that was green. Mommy said, “Oh, it’s so pretty!†+ +John was excited but he was also a little bit scared. He had never been in a green elevator before. He asked, “What if it stops working?†+ +Mommy said, “Don’t worry, it won’t stop. I’ll be with you and so will the elevator man.†+ +John and his mommy stepped in and the elevator started to go up. Suddenly, there was a problem. The elevator stopped and the lights started to flicker. + +John was scared. He asked, “What’s wrong?†+ +Mommy said, “It’s okay, I promise. The elevator man is going to help us get out.†+ +The elevator man worked hard and soon the elevator was back up and running. John and his mommy stepped out and the green elevator doors closed behind them. John smiled and said, “That was a fun adventure!†+Once upon a time, there was a happy sheep with soft, white wool. She loved to walk around and be polite to everyone she saw. + +One day when she was walking, she noticed something strange. The colors around her were beginning to change. What had been green grass was now pink, and the trees were yellow! + +The sheep was quite confused and asked the animals around her what was happening. They told her that a wicked witch had flown into the forest, and with a wave of her wand she had changed all the colors. + +The sheep was upset that the witch had cast a spell on the forest, and she decided to try to do something about it. She thought to herself, "I have lots of wool, maybe I can use that to help change the colors back!" + +So the sheep gathered up her wool and carefully placed it around the forest. Then she concentrated very hard and used all her magical power. Suddenly, the colors began to change back to their normal colors! The sheep was so pleased that she had been able to help, and the animals in the forest were so thankful for her polite intervention. + +The sheep lived happily ever after, safe in the knowledge that she had helped to change the forest back to normal. +Once upon a time there were two brothers, Bill and Bob. Bill was very busy and was always working hard to get things done. Bob, on the other hand, was somewhat lazy and often got in fights with other people. + +One day they were playing in the park and Bob started a fight. Bill tried to stop him, but he couldn't and the fight continued. Suddenly, something remarkable happened. An old man came and said, "Why don't you both just sack up and be glad for each other and be friends". The boys followed the old man's advice and accepted each other as brothers. + +The brothers learned a valuable lesson that day: it's never a good idea to fight with someone, even if you are angry. Instead, you can be glad that you have the opportunity to be brothers. Even in disagreements, it's important to talk it out and show love and respect for each other. +It was a sunny day in the woods and Little Tom wanted to have some fun. He wandered around and soon saw something interesting - a mouse! Little Tom smiled as he peered at the mouse, but the mouse didn't look very happy. He was grumpy! + +"Hello, Mr Mouse!" called Little Tom. The mouse scurried away, so Little Tom decided to try again - only this time, he called out in a quieter voice. "Oh, Mr Mouse," he said, "please don't be so grumpy!" + +The mouse stopped and looked back at Little Tom, but he still seemed cross. "I'll pass you this delicious cheese if you let me play with you," said Little Tom, holding up a piece of cheese. + +The mouse's eyes lit up and he quickly scurried back to Little Tom. With a soft squeak, the mouse showed he was no longer grumpy and he happily accepted the cheese. + +Little Tom smiled as the mouse ate the cheese and the two began to play together. From then on, the mouse was never grumpy again! +Once, there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and very brave. +One day, Jane went to her Grandma’s house. Grandma was cooking and told Jane to help. + +Jane was excited to help. She took a pot from the cupboard and put it on the stove. But Jane didn’t realize that the pot was very thick! She tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy. And the pot clattered to the floor, making a loud noise. + +Jane felt embarrassed. She looked at Grandma who was chuckling. Grandma gave her a hug and said, “That’s okay, Jane. Let’s get a lighter pot!†So they did, and Jane and Grandma cooked together happily. +Once upon a time there was a princess. She lived in a big castle and had lots of friends. One day they set off on an adventure. The princess had a plan; she knew that a secret symbol would lead her to a magical kingdom. + +As the princess and her friends walked through the forest, the sun shone brightly above. Suddenly, a curious-looking bird landed in front of them and said, “Follow me, I know where you should go!†The bird hopped from tree to tree, leading the way. + +The friends were getting restless but they kept following the magical creature until it stopped at a tall and mysterious looking tree. The bird gestured up to the highest branches and said, “Look! The symbol of the magical kingdom is up there!†+ +The princess was so excited. She and her friends ran up the tree and saw that a beautiful star-shaped symbol was shining down. With the symbol in hand, they knew the way. + +The princess and her friends raced off, ready to explore the magical kingdom that the symbol had led them to. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear. He loved his bedtime, but he was always tired. One evening, he got so tired he started to slip away while he was playing. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't stay awake. + +He was dreaming of a wonderful place, he called it Time Out Land. Trees were blowing in the breeze and the flowers smelled sweet. He had lots of fun, until suddenly he slipped back into the real world. + +He was now grumpy again, and he didn't want to leave his bed. He groaned and sighed as he got up, ready for another busy day. But he knew that, one day, he would slip away again, and he would be back in Time Out Land. +Tommy the three year old was very curious about his surroundings. He walked around the park everyday, observing the sights. One day, he noticed an old ladder by a tree in the corner of the park. He had never seen a ladder before, so he was eager to explore it. + +Tommy walked over to the ladder and looked up. He put his hands on the rungs and said, "Mommy, I want to climb this ladder." His mother could tell he was excited, so she carefully helped him onto the ladder. + +Tommy climbed the ladder one step at a time, until suddenly he heard rustling above him. He looked up and saw something he couldn't explain. At the top of the ladder was a large pile of golden treasure. He couldn't believe his eyes! He shouted, "Mommy! I found gold!" + +His mother had seen the treasure from the bottom of the ladder. She knew it would be up there and had set Tommy up for the wonderful surprise. Tommy and his mother had a wonderful time collecting the precious gold. Tommy learned that sometimes, you just have to observe your surroundings carefully to uncover a hidden treasure! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was walking in the park with her mom. They saw a pebble. It was gray and smooth. The little girl wanted to pick it up. + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can pick it up. What will you do with it?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "I will tell a story about it!" + +So the little girl picked up the pebble. She held it close to her chest and started telling a story. She told the story of how the pebble was so gray and smooth and how it came to be in the park. + +When she finished, her mom smiled and said, "That was a great story. You must have a lot of imagination!" + +The little girl smiled and hugged the pebble. She was so proud of herself for telling a story with just a pebble. +Once upon a time there was a big jar that was stuck to the ground. It wouldn't move no matter how hard the little boy tried. He grew so frustrated that he stomped around the jar, but it still stayed firmly in the ground. + +Then the fierce lion stepped up. He gave a loud roar and used his strong claws to remove the jar. He did it so quickly, and with such great strength, that the little boy couldn't believe it. + +The jar was free! The boy was so happy and thanked the lion. The lion just winked and winked again and started to move away. The jar was still on the ground and the boy picked it up and ran with it back to his home. + +From then on the boy knew that wherever he was stuck, the fierce lion was always there to help him remove it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big machine. It was called the Weighing Machine. It had a weight in it and could tell the weight of anything you put on it. + +One day, a fly was buzzing around and it flew up on the weighing machine. A monkey was sitting nearby and said, "I know what to do!" He put the fly on the machine and the weight lit up. + +The fly was very scared because it weighed nothing. It felt so guilty that it said to the monkey, "Please don't tell anyone my secret!" + +The monkey thought for a moment and replied, "Don't worry. I won't tell anyone. Your secret is safe with me." The fly was so happy that it flew away. +Once upon a time there was a wise old man. He wanted to prove how smart he was, so he decided to try something new. He took a big step forward and put his foot down on a piece of steel. The steel was cold and slippery. The old man shifted his weight, but he didn't slip! He had been wise and stepped carefully. + +The old man smiled. He stepped forward onto the steel again, and once again he didn't slip. He stepped to the left, to the right, forward, and back. He stepped all over the steel and never slipped once! + +The old man was so happy that he had been wise. He was glad he was careful when he stepped. He had proven to himself that he was wise, and he was very proud. +Once there was a very special lady. She was very unique. She wore a big hat and pointed to things with her finger. One day, she went out walking. Everywhere she went, she pointed at things with her finger. + +On her way, she passed a pond. She saw a fish swimming about. The lady pointed at the fish and said “look!â€. + +Next, she came to a park full of trees. She pointed at the biggest tree and said “wow!†+ +Lastly, she came to a street with many cars. She pointed at a red car and said “cool!â€. + +The lady was very happy with all the things she had seen. She went back home with a big smile on her face. +Melissa was walking in the park and was looking around. Suddenly, she saw something very interesting. She stopped and stared at it. It was a big, long stick! She thought that it was so interesting that she had to pick it up. She could not believe how heavy it was. She put her arms around it and dragged it along. + +She went over to a nearby bench and sat down. She continued to stare at the stick. She thought about all the things she could do with it. She could make it into a long boss, use it to paint with or just play around with it. She was sure that it could keep her busy for hours. + +The more she stared at it, the more interesting it became. After thinking about it for a while, she decided to take it home with her. She said goodbye to the park and started walking home with her new stick. She was sure that she was going to have a lot of fun with it. +Once upon a time there was a tidy dog named Rufus. He loved exploring the forest and meeting new animals. + +One day, Rufus came across a small rabbit standing by herself. Rufus wagged his tail and said “Hi there! I’m Rufus, what’s your name?†+ +The rabbit smiled and said “My name is Clover! I’m looking for a bone I dropped. Can you help me?†+ +“Of course!†said Rufus. + +They searched the ground and eventually Rufus found a big bone! Clover thanked Rufus and said goodbye. + +Later that week, Rufus came across Clover again. She was digging in the ground with her bone and had made a very tidy little home! + +“Thank you Rufus!†exclaimed Clover, “That bone you found is perfect for making a home!†+ +Rufus smiled and said “I’m glad I could help!†+ +The two friends said goodbye until next time, and Rufus happily continued on his way knowing he had met a very special new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful night and a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old, and she was very excited and ready to dream. + +Lucy laid down in her cozy bed, and closed her eyes. Before she knew it, she was in a strange and magical land. In this land, Lucy found something special - a big chess board full of pieces. The pieces were made of fine wood and each one was as beautiful as the sky. + +Lucy couldn't wait to play! She moved the pieces around and soon discovered that she was also a Chess Master! She played for a long time and dreamed of winning the game. + +When she awoke, she was back in her cozy bed. She realized that it had all been a wonderful dream and that she had become a Chess Master for one night. It had been such a fine dream! + +The End +Once upon a time there lived two friends: a ship and an anchor. They loved being together, but then something bad happened. One day, the ship got too close to an island and it could not move past it. But luckily, the anchor was there. The anchor knew what to do. It grew bigger and bigger, until it was strong enough to pull the ship away from the island. Everyone on the ship was so grateful to the anchor. + +The ship and the anchor then became even closer friends. The ship was always tidy and tidy, because it was constantly be careful when sailing, and the anchor was always heavy and strong. But then one day something strange happened. The ship started to shrink without warning. It was sad to see it this way. + +The anchor knew why: the ship had been too careless and not taken proper care of itself. So it had become so weak that it started to shrink. The anchor wanted to help the ship, so it showed the ship how to be careful and take care of itself. It showed the ship how to stay strong and stay tidy. + +The ship followed the anchor's advice and soon it was back to its former strength and size. Now, every time the ship meets the anchor it is filled with gratitude. It knows that through the anchor's help it was able to become strong and move on. + +The moral of the story is that friends are there to guide us through difficult times. We should +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She had dry, brown hair and loved to go on adventures. One day she decided to see what was in the meadow near her house. As she walked, she saw something shining in the sun. When she got closer, she saw it was a story book! + +The girl opened the story and read it with delight. It was about a princess and a brave knight. Suddenly, the story came alive with the characters moving right in front of her! The girl was amazed! + +It was then that she saw the dry flower. It looked like it was from the book! She bent down, picked it up and put it near her neck. That's when the flower began to display colors of every hue. The girl smiled as the colors painted a beautiful story. +John was very scared. He had heard frightening stories about war from his older brother. But when his mommy saw him and saw his scared face, she comforted him with a sweet hug. + +John: "Why is there a war, Mommy?" + +Mommy: "It's very complicated, honey. But whatever is happening, I'm here to take care of you and keep you safe." + +John felt very relieved. He knew that he was safe with his mommy. He felt so much love and warmth that he never wanted the hug to end. + +Mommy: "Everything is going to be okay, john, and I'll always be here to comfort you. You are never alone. I love you very much." + +John felt very secure after hearing his mommy's words. He felt so warm and comforted and knew that no matter what happened in the world, he had his mommy's love to keep him safe. +Nowey was a little girl who loved playing dress-up. She had a dark purple dress with silver sparkles and a pair of shiny crystal shoes. Whenever Nowey dressed up she went to play outside in her garden. + +One day when Nowey was playing in the garden with her favourite dress she heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw a bird with a crystal in its beak. She wanted the crystal very badly because it was so shiny. + +Nowey was very brave so she quickly got up and started chasing the bird. But the bird was too fast. No matter how hard Nowey tried she couldn't get close enough to the bird to grab the crystal. + +Nowey was so frustrated. She looked up to the sky and started to cry. The crystal was gone and she was sad. With no crystal to make her dress sparkle, Nowey went back inside. She stayed there for the rest of the day, feeling very unhappy about not being able to catch the crystal. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She owned a very special key that could unlock any door when you put it in the lock. One day, she wanted to find out what was behind the big, wooden door that was at the end of the hallway. She put the key in the lock and said "Unlock!" At once, the door opened. + +Inside, she saw a big box with something white sticking out the top. She reached in and found a mitten! It was soft and warm, and it even had silvery stars drawn on it. She put it on her hand, and it fit perfectly. + +Then she heard a voice. It was coming from behind the box. "Hello there little one!" the voice said. It turned out to be a friendly, white cat. The cat said "I've been looking for a special mitten to keep me warm. Thank you very much!" + +Amy smiled and thought, "Ah, I guess this key really can unlock anything!" Amy and the white cat happily chatted all evening long. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jenny. She wanted to go and travel somewhere special. So she went to the park. + +When she got there she saw a big swing and she said, "Yay! I can swing!" Jenny climbed up and sat on the swing. She started to pump her legs and went higher and higher. + +"Whee!" she said, swinging in the air and feeling free. Suddenly a small bee flew past and hovered around Jenny. + +The bee said, "Hi there Jenny, do you want to come and visit my sweet hive?" + +Jenny smiled and said, "Yes, that would be fun!" + +So, Jenny and the bee flew off together into the sky, travelling to the bee's hive. When they got there they found a big colourful hive filled with sweet honey. + +Jenny was so happy and had a great time learning all about bees and tasting the sweet honey. She said goodbye to the bee and thanked him for the sweet adventure. + +When she got back to the park she jumped on the swing and travelled back and forth, feeling the wind in her face and laughing with glee. + +And that's how Jenny went on a magical sweet adventure! +Once there was a wild bear named Jeff. Jeff was really excited, because he was going to arrive in a new land. But when Jeff arrived he was surprised to find he couldn't understand any of the language. Everyone around him was speaking a strange and mysterious language. + +Jeff wanted very badly to understand the language and communicate with the others. He waved his paws and made funny noises, but nothing seemed to help. Jeff felt very lonely and sad. + +Finally, Jeff thought of a plan. He decided he would listen very carefully to the language and try to figure it out. He worked and worked, until finally, he could understand what the others were saying! Jeff was so thrilled. + +He felt like such a brave and wild bear! From that day on, Jeff would always join in the conversations with everyone in his new home. +Once upon a time there was an old pirate. He had a great treasure that he had collected over many adventures at sea. One day, he decided to pack up his treasure and go on one last voyage. The pirate was so excited to go on one last adventure with all his treasure. + +He divided up the treasure and started to pack it up in small bags. After packing everything up, the pirate went to his boat. Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. It was the voice of a little girl. + +“Please don’t leave me!†the little girl said. + +The old pirate turned around and saw the little girl standing on the beach. “Where are your parents?†he asked her. + +“I don’t know. They left me here while they went away.†+ +The old pirate was sad and upset to find a little girl all alone. He realized that his treasure was nothing compared to the little girl’s need for love and care. So he decided to give his treasure to the little girl. + +The old pirate taught the little girl the value of family and friendship. He said to her “My treasure is nothing compared to the love you need. You can find real treasure when you have people around you who are always there for you, no matter what.†+ +The old pirate went on his boat and sailed away +One day, a little girl named Joanne wanted something special. She wanted to own a piano! Her parents thought this was a good idea, so they found her a big, beautiful piano. + +Joanne was so excited when the piano arrived! She ran to it, opened the lid and started to play. But something was wrong. Although she pressed the keys, no sound came out. Joanne was sad. + +Her parents were sad too. They had bought the piano from someone who told them the piano worked fine, but it seemed that the piano was deaf. + +Joanne's parents thought really hard about what to do. Then, suddenly, an idea popped into their heads. They brought a piano tuner over and he fixed the piano. Now it worked perfectly! + +Joanne was so happy that she owned her own beautiful piano. She couldn't wait to show all her friends and start playing songs. She was finally a real musician! +Once upon a time, there was a bear who lived in a big and messy forest. Every day, he would wander around the forest and always search for delicious berries. One day, the bear was so happy to find a lot of tasty berries! He decided to eat as many as he could until he felt full. + +When the bear was full, he looked around and noticed all the mess he had made. The floor of the forest was all covered in the berries he had eaten. + +The bear realised that he had to be careful. If he didn't clean up after himself, the berries and other animals might get lost in the mess. + +So the bear decided to be kind and pick up all the berries and put them back in their place. + +The moral of the story is that when you make a mess, it's important to clean it up and not leave it behind. +Once upon a time there were three friends, Jack, Jill and Max. They were walking in the park when they saw a delicious waffle sitting on a bench. Jack was very hungry and wanted to eat the waffle, but Jill and Max said no. Jack got very angry. He split the waffle into three pieces so they could all share. Jill and Max were very happy and they ate the waffle together. They all lived happily ever after! +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She was three years old and loved to play games. + +One day Lily wanted to play a fun game. She took out a scale and placed it on the floor. She then asked her mom if she could play. + +Her mom asked her, "What kind of game will you play?" + +Lily said, "I want to try to balance the scale. I can use blocks and other objects to make it even." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Okay. Mind the scale so you don't drop it." + +Lily carefully placed the blocks on either side of the scale. She placed one at a time until the scale was even. She had done a good job! + +Her mom said, "Well done, Lily! You balanced the scale perfectly!" + +Lily smiled with pride. She was happy she was able to mind the scale. She had learned an important lesson. +One day, a young boy called Sammy was walking around the marketplace with his Mommy. He saw lots of things - leaves were blowing in the wind, animals were running around, and there were lots of different foods. Sammy noticed something sweet and yummy - it was a lollipop! He asked his Mom if he could have it, but she said no. She said it wasn't a very healthy snack. + +After a long day of walking around, Sammy was feeling very tired and thirsty. When he saw a big, colorful lollipop being sold, he knew it was just what he needed. Sammy asked his Mom if he could please get it, but again she said no. She said it still wasn't a very healthy snack. + +The next day, Sammy's Mommy took him back to the marketplace. When they got there, she had a surprise - she bought him a healthy lollipop! Sammy was so happy he jumped around. He was so glad that he was able to have something sweet and yummy that was still good for him. + +The moral of the story is that if you're patient and take the time to look for something healthy, you may find something yummy that you can enjoy! +Once there was a little boy whose name was Fred. He was three years old and loved to explore. One day, Fred decided to go for a walk in the woods. He began to zip around between the trees and the bushes, having all kinds of fun. + +As he was zipping around, Fred noticed something white and round on the ground. He looked closer and saw that it was a mushroom! He had never seen a mushroom before, so he scrambled to pick it up. + +When he tried to take a bite of the mushroom, he quickly discovered it was bitter and spit it out. He felt a bit sad but he quickly found something else to look at. He zipped around the woods a bit more, until his mother called him back home. + +"Fred! Come home now!" Fred's mom called out. + +So Fred said goodbye to the mushrooms and the woods, and zipped all the way home. +Once there was a little girl named Ella who loved to play outside. One day, she was playing in the park with her club when she spotted a big tree. She decided to lean against it and take a break. + +“Hi there!â€, said a voice behind Ella. + +Ella was confused and she slowly turned around. She saw an old man with a big smile on his face. + +“What’s your name?â€, he asked. + +“I’m Ellaâ€, she said shyly. + +“Nice to meet you Ella! Do you want to play catch with me and my club?â€, he asked. + +Ella was so excited that she couldn’t help but say yes! She had a great time playing with the old man and it wasn’t long before she forgot about her confusion. +Once upon a time there was a baby named Bob. Bob was three years old and loved to play all the time. + +One day, Bob's mom had to give him some medicine. Bob looked at the medicine and made a funny face. He wrinkled up his face and said, "Mommy, why do I have to take this medicine?" + +His mom smiled and replied, "That medicine will help you feel better. It will help you get better with your cold." + +Bob frowned and asked, "But it doesn't taste very good!" + +His mom laughed and said, "No, it doesn't. But it will help you get better, so take it all. Then I will raise you up with some yummy treats!" + +Bob smiled and took all of his medicine with a few sips of water. He was happy and felt much better. + +The end. +Paula was a wealthy girl. She lived in a big house with her mom and dad. Every night Paula slept in her cozy bed with a big pillow. But something was always preventing her from getting a good night's sleep. What was it? + +Every night, noisy bats flew in through the window to make a mess! Paula's mom and dad tried to keep the bats away, but they always found a way back in. + +One night, Paula had an idea! She asked her mom and dad to buy her special pillows that are thick and soft. They bought her the pillows and Paula put one at the top of each side of the window. + +The special pillows prevented the bats from coming back in. Now every night, Paula was able to sleep soundly, free from all her noisy visitors. +Mike and Zoe were twins. They were restless and very excited to go for a walk. They had an adventurous spirit and wanted to run along the grass and explore everything they saw. + +They scurried around the garden, spotting ants, butterflies and colourful flowers. When they got tired, they rested under a big tree, cuddling up together and watching the birds soar in the sky. + +But they soon grew restless again and started to play hide-and-seek. They ran all around the garden, excited to see who could find the other first. + +The twins ended the day playing tag, laughing and running around until the sun went down. Exhausted, they said goodbye to their afternoon and went inside to rest. +One day, there was a girl called Amy. She was playing in her room. She saw a big chair and she gave it a hug. It was a mild chair, and it felt nice to hug it. + +Amy thought of another thing to hug. She saw the bed and ran across the room and hugged it. She hugged it for a long time, and it felt soft and mild against her face. + +Amy kept looking around the room for something else to hug. She saw a big table and hugged it too. It was cool and mild and she hugged it tight. + +Amy had so much fun with all the furniture in her room! She kept giving everything a hug, and found out how comfortable it felt to hug a piece of furniture. +One day, a little girl was playing hide and seek. She was so eager to find the best hiding place. Suddenly, she saw a photo lying on the floor and picked it up. She wasn't sure what it was, so she decided to take a closer look. + +The little girl quickly realized that she was looking at an old photo of a family. It was a little bit dusty, but it was still very clear. She was excited to show the picture to someone, but she didn't know who! + +Suddenly, the little girl heard a loud sound. It was her mom calling her name! She quickly ran back home and revealed the photo to her mom. The mom was so surprised and asked the little girl how she found it. + +The little girl smiled and said she found it while playing hide and seek. The mom was so happy to have this old family photo. It was a special moment for them to cherish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very curious and wanted to learn things. Her mommy was so proud of her and wanted to help her learn. + +One day, Mommy said, "Lucy darling, its time take a quiz. We can see what you know and then see what else you need to learn". + +Lucy was excited and went to the kitchen table. Mommy had a big question for her about colours. It was the biggest quiz ever! + +First, Lucy answered the question about red. Then she answered the question about yellow. But then, when Mommy asked her a question about green, Lucy got confused. + +Mommy asked, "Do you want help Lucy?". Lucy shook her head. She wanted to answer it on her own. But the answer was not coming, so Lucy started to feel very bitter. + +Then, Mommy saw how Lucy was feeling and said, "I do not care if you get the answer wrong, all that matters is that you keep trying. I am here to help". + +Lucy smiled and answered the question with a big, "Yes! Green is the colour after yellow". She had the answer! + +Mommy smiled and said, "I am so proud of you, my darling. I care about you very much". + +Lucy was so happy she had passed the quiz and so happy that her Mommy cared +Jimmy was walking through the park with his dad, when he saw a furry football. His dad said with a smile,"Do you want to play with it, Jimmy?". Jimmy just shrugged his shoulders in response. His dad smiled again and asked," Don't you think it would be fun to play with it?". Again, Jimmy just shrugged. + +His dad took the hint and said, "Ok, why don't you just hold it for now." Jimmy was excited and grabbed the football with both hands. He suddenly threw it in the air, expecting it to stay suspended. His dad laughed and said, "Let me show you how to play with it". He taught Jimmy how to kick the football, and they played together in the park. + +Jimmy learned how to play with the furry football very quickly. He enjoyed every moment of it, laughing and running around with his dad. It was a great day, and Jimmy was filled with joy. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to collect plastic. She went to the open field where she found lots of plastic everywhere. She was very happy as she started to collect all the plastic. + +But then she encountered an obstacle. A big dog was sitting on top of a pile of plastic that the girl wanted to collect. The girl got worried because she was scared of the big dog but she tried to be brave and approached the dog. + +The brave girl said “Please, can I collect the plastic?â€. To her surprise, the big dog just smiled and said “Of course you can!â€. + +The girl was delighted and started to collect all the plastic from the open field. After a while, the girl had collected all of the plastic and went back home with a bag full of plastic. She was very happy and proud of her accomplishment! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called John. He was a very reliable boy, so his mom and dad were never worried when he went to the park by himself to play. + +One day, when John was at the park, he saw something that made him very excited. It was a real dinosaur! John was so overjoyed that he ran to it and began to hug it. + +Suddenly, the dinosaur started to move! John was scared but he knew he could rely on the dinosaur. He said to it, “Where are you going?†+ +The dinosaur answered in a gentle voice, “Don’t worry, I’m just taking a walk. You can come with me!†+ +John was very happy, so he held the dinosaur’s hand. They went for a long walk around the park, playing games and finding adventure. + +John's parents were so relieved when he came back that they didn’t worry anymore. They knew that John was reliable, and they knew they could trust the dinosaur too. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was very excited because it was her birthday. She was wearing a pretty dress and was ready to have a fun day. + +First, she went outside with her family to have cake. She felt a bit nervous, but was so excited she could hardly wait. Next, she opened her presents! There were so many things to play with; Sarah laughed with joy. + +After dinner, Sarah and her family went to the beach. It was such a beautiful day and Sarah was so happy. But then something started to change; the sky was getting dark. Sarah started to feel nervous. But then something amazing happened - the sun came back and there was a rainbow! + +Sarah's birthday was the best day ever! She was so happy and excited that nothing could change that. +Once upon a time there was a brilliant girl. She wanted to go for a walk. So she went outside and saw a gate. She went up to the gate and tried to open it. But it wouldn't open. She tried again and again but the gate wouldn't open. + +The brilliant girl was so sad. She didn't know what to do. Then she saw a big rock near the gate. She picked it up and put it up against the gate. She pushed and she pushed until the gate opened. The girl was so happy. + +She went through the gate and went for a wonderful walk. She was very happy and she said, "I am so brilliant!" +Once upon a time, there was a very bad grill. It did many bad things, like burning food and making lots of smoke. + +One day, a little boy went to the grill. He wanted to know what it could do. He asked the grill, "What are you?" + +The grill said, "I am a grill. I can cook food and make it taste good. " + +But the little boy did not believe the grill. He thought it was lying. He said, "I don't believe you. You're too bad." + +The grill felt sad. It didn't like when people did not trust it. So it thought of a plan. It said to the little boy, "If you make me one burger, I will prove I can make food taste good." + +The little boy did not know what to do. But in the end, he decided to give the grill a chance. He made one burger and put it on the grill. + +After a few minutes, the burger was ready. The little boy could not believe his eyes. The burger tasted amazing! The grill knew how to do its job! + +From that day on, the little boy was never worried about the grill being bad again. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tim. He wanted to reach the stars and to do so he needed a tall ladder. So Tim went looking for a ladder. He found one and started heading home with it. + +On his way home, he stumbled upon a competition. The rules were simple - whoever could climb the ladder and reach the top first, would win! + +Tim was excited and determined to win. He took his position at the bottom of the ladder. He started climbing, but suddenly he got too dizzy and he felt like he was going to fall. Tim started slowing down, but he saw that someone else was catching up to him. + +Tim started to climb faster again and eventually he reached the top first! He had won! Everyone was so impressed and amazed. They all cheered for Tim and congratulated him. + +Tim was happy and proud of himself for winning. He still wanted to reach for the stars, but for now he had settled for winning the competition with the ladder. +Once upon a time, there was a big war. People were sad and frustrated. In the middle of the war, one little girl remembered something special. + +The girl remembered a big tree near her house. It had all kinds of interesting shapes and felt cool and smooth. She liked to climb the tree and pretend it was her house. + +The girl was thinking about the tree and feeling less frustrated. She decided to go back to the tree—even during the war—so she could be happy. + +When she returned, the tree was still there. She hugged it and remembered how she used to feel happy and calm. She thought about the war and knew that she had a special place to be safe. +Once there was a family with two children. One day, the parents decided to take their two children to the park. + +The two children excitedly ran ahead to the large open gate. The dad opened the gate and said, "Come on, let's go!" + +The children ran down the pathway into the park. They saw lots of different things in the park, including a playground and a pond. + +The children explored all around the park, playing games and exploring the nature around. Then, when the dad was ready, he called for the children. + +They ran to their dad, and the dad said, "It's time to go home now". + +The children reluctantly followed their parents back to the open gate. As the dad closed the gate behind them, the kids looked back at the park and waved goodbye, already planning their next visit. +Peter was cold. He was walking across the park, looking for something to do. Then he saw a bench. He ran to it. + +When he reached the bench, he sat down. It was so cold. He hugged himself, trying to stay warm. + +He looked around the park. He saw a tree and some flowers. He thought it was so pretty. + +He wanted to touch the flowers but he was too far away. So he stood up and tried to reach them. He tried and tried, but he couldn’t reach them. + +He was so sad. He went back to the bench and sat down. He was still cold. + +Suddenly, he felt something warm behind him. He turned around and saw a dog! It was so happy to see Peter. The dog snuggled up against him, keeping him warm. + +Peter smiled. He was so glad the friendly dog was there. Now he wasn’t cold anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a metal. It was yellow and sparkly. But it was not as sparkly as it could be. So every day, a person took out a special rag and started to polish the metal. + +First, the person rubbed the yellow metal in circles. Then, she wiped the metal with the special rag. As she did it, the metal became less yellow and more shiny. + +Every day, the person polished the metal until it was shining so much it was almost blinding. People walking by would stop in the street to admire how beautiful the metal looked. + +And when the person was done polishing, the metal looked so bright, it was magical. It sparkled like never before. That made the person very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a crane who was very lonely. She wanted to make some friends, but the other animals in the forest didn't know how to paint. Then, one day, the crane noticed a delicious smelling paint. She decided to try it and soon, her feathers were all colorful! When the other animals saw her bright feathers, they all wanted to paint too and soon, the whole forest was covered in rainbows! + +When the crane saw this, she was so happy! Now she had many friends and they all played together every day. They painted bright pictures and splashed around in the paint, making the most delicious rainbow colors. + +The crane and her friends were so happy and they lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a young boy who wanted to go the zoo. He loved animals and wanted to see all the amazing creatures he had only heard about. One day, he told his parents he wanted to go, and they agreed. + +So the young boy jumped in the car with his parents and off they went to the zoo. When they got there, the boy was so excited he started running around. His excitement made him slip on the ground and he fell down. + +He started to cry but his parents were right there to help him up and make sure he was okay. Then they went to the zoo and saw all the animals they had dreamed of! There were lions, tigers, bears, and more! The boy couldn't believe his luck at seeing all the wonderful creatures, and he was so excited to tell his friends about his trip when he got home. + +The young boy had such an amazing day that he never forgot it. Every time he thought back to his trip to the zoo, it put a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna. She loved to explore and try new things. One day she decided to go to the kitchen to make a big pan of cookies. She got out the ingredients and started mixing them together in the pan. + +Anna was being very careful, but she started to make a lot of noise. Her mom heard the noise and came running into the kitchen. She saw the mess and smiled. + +Anna was afraid she was in trouble, but her mom just gave her a big hug and told her it was ok. She explained that noisy play was ok in moderation. + +Anna nodded and proceeded to finish making the cookies. She learned that it was ok to be noisy every once in a while, as long as she was respectful. She also learned to enjoy and appreciate quieter moments. +Once upon a time, Freddie the fox wanted to go camping. He got his little tent and followed the path to the camp. + +"Where am I going?" he thought. + +All of a sudden he heard a voice. + +"You're headed to Dead Camp," said an old owl. "That's a very special camp in the forest." + +Freddie was excited to find out more but the wise owl was already gone. He followed the path towards the camp. When he got there, he saw that the trees were old and dried and there was no one around. + +"This must be Dead Camp," he realised. + +But then something amazing happened. All of the trees started to come alive and the ground started shaking. Freddie was amazed. + +"Welcome to Dead Camp," said the old owl from before. "This place comes alive every once in a while. It's special and you're lucky to be here." + +Freddie couldn't believe it. He was so happy that he followed the path to Dead Camp. What an adventure! +Once there was an old man who liked to build things. One day he decided to build something special. He had a bone that was really interesting! The old man put the bone on the floor. Then he put wood around it, he put rocks on top, and he put more wood around that. The old man kept building and building and he made a really tall tower. He used the interesting bone as the base of the tower and he was very proud of his hard work. + +The old man stood back and admired his tower. It looked as tall as a mountain! When the old man was done building, he stepped back and realized that he had made something amazing. Everyone who saw it was impressed and amazed by the old man's interesting tower. +Max was walking home when he noticed a small stream in the woods. He went to it, excited to find some frogs, but instead he found something else. Sitting next to the stream was a fake frog. Max was confused. He couldn't tell if the frog was real or not. It looked real, but it wasn't moving. He tried to poke it and then he heard a voice. + +At first Max was scared, but then he saw that it only came from a little bird. The bird said, "That frog is not real. Someone put it there to trick you." Max nodded, understanding what she meant. + +Max knew he had to do something, so he took the frog and ran to the nearest pond. He put the frog close enough so it could hop away and swim in the pond. + +The little bird was very happy. She flew down to the pond, chirped happily and thanked Max for his good deed. Max smiled and nodded. He was proud that he had helped the little bird in some way. +Once there was a girl. She wanted to climb. She saw a clear tree and started to climb. She went higher and higher. But then she had an accident. She fell down from the tree and it was a bad fall. She was so scared. She cried and screamed. She was so sad. + +The girl's mommy came to help. She hugged the girl and was very sad. She was worried about her daughter. The girl was very scared and hurt. She was not able to climb again. + +The end. +Max and Mia were in their garden playing on the swing. They were very lucky to have such a nice garden to play in. Suddenly, the ground started to shake. Mia felt scared but Max said that it was okay. + +Max told Mia that the shaking meant there was a message coming. He said that it was a special message that only they could hear. Mia nodded, still scared, but curious. + +Max and Mia sat together on the swing and focused on the ground. Soon they heard a voice coming from the ground. It said "you are very lucky!" Max and Mia smiled and jumped off the swing, happy to feel so lucky! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very curious. She wanted to understand more about the world around her. + +One day, she decided to go for a walk in the park. When she got there, she saw something she had never seen before - a big block of ice! + +She was very excited to learn more about ice, so she decided to touch it. She was surprised when she felt how cold it was! She jumped back and said "wow". + +The little girl then asked her mom to explain what ice was. Her mom said that ice was a cold thing, and it was very hard. She also showed her daughter a long icicle hanging from a tree. The little girl looked at it in awe and said "woah". + +The little girl learned a lot that day, and she was so happy she had gone for a walk in the park. She understood a lot more about ice. +Once upon a time there was a pink bell. It was shiny and bright and made a beautiful noise. Every morning, the bell would wake the town up, loud and clear. + +One day, the bell decided to go for a walk. It wanted to see what the town was like. It slowly started walking towards the park. + +At the park, it saw a big playground. Children were laughing and playing in the sand and on the swings. Everywhere the bell looked, it saw people having fun. + +The bell loved the park so much that it decided to stay there. It rang loudly to let everyone know it was there. Everyone smiled when they heard the bell's cheerful music. The bell made the park even more joyful and colourful. + +From then on, the bell stayed at the park, ringing and singing in the sunshine. Everyone in the town was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a lion who was very hungry. He looked all over the jungle, but he couldn't find any yummy food. + +He asked the other animals, "Do you know where I can find some yummy food?" + +The monkey said, "No, I'm sorry. I don't know where you can find any yummy food." + +The elephant said, "Maybe you should try over at the river. There are lots of yummy fish there." + +The lion said, "Thank you!" So he went to the river. When he got there, he saw lots of yummy fish swimming around and he knew he had finally found something yummy he could eat. + +Then he heard a voice say, "Stop! None of these fish belong to you and it's not nice to take other people's food." + +The lion looked around and saw a wise old turtle looking at him. + +The lion realized that the turtle was right and that it was only important to take what fit for him. So he thanked the turtle and went off to look for his own food. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to take only what belongs to us and what we need. +Mummy and Daddy took little Joe out to the park. They brought a bag with them and Mummy opened it. Inside was a fancy new toy. Joe was so excited that Daddy had to unpack it straight away. + +The toy was shaped like a car and it sparkled in the sunlight. Joe hugged it tight and said how much he loved it. They laughed and Mummy and Daddy said they were glad Joe liked it. + +Mummy and Daddy then put the toy in the bag the way it came. They said it would be safe, like that. They held hands and went off to find a place to play with the new toy. + +When it was time to go, Daddy remembered to take the bag. He put it on his shoulder and off they went! +Once upon a time, there was a tall girl who lived in a village. Every morning, the girl would explore the nearby forest. While walking in the forest, she would often mention the witch who sometimes made strange noises in the night. + +One day, the girl went a little farther into the forest than usual. She was very brave and walked until she saw a tall, old house. Suddenly, a witch appeared from the shadows in front of the house and said to the girl, “Why have you come here?†+ +The girl was scared, but she managed to say, “I just heard noises and wanted to see what they were.†+ +The witch told the girl, “This is where I live. Every night, I make noises in the forest. I just wanted to make sure you were okay.†+ +The girl was so surprised to learn that the witch was there to protect her, not harm her. The girl thanked the witch and after that, she was never scared of the noises in the forest again. +Once upon a time, an elephant and a mouse lived in the same forest. The elephant was very big, while the mouse was very small. But the two animals became friends. + +One day the elephant said to the mouse: "I can jump very high! Show me how high you can do!" +So the mouse jumped as high as he could and said: "That's how high I can do!" + +The elephant responded with amazement: "That's amazing! Wait here for one minute, and I'll see if I can jump higher!" So the elephant concentrated and jumped as high as he could. "Look! I can do higher!" He said. + +The mouse looked up in awe. "Oh wow! That was very high!" He exclaimed. + +The elephant smiled, feeling proud of his accomplishment. The mouse felt happy for his friend. From then on, the elephant and the mouse were the best of friends. +There was a large market near the town. All the people in the town went to the market to buy things. + +Tommy was looking around the market when he saw a big dog. The dog was shivering and Tommy felt sad for the dog. + +So Tommy went up to the dog and said, “Hi, dog. Are you cold? Can I help you?†+ +The dog said, “Yes, I am very cold. Come and sit with me so I can get warm.†+ +So Tommy sat down with the dog. Soon the dog stopped shivering. Tommy smiled and said, “You’re warm now. I am glad you’re not cold anymore.†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Julia. She was very curious and curious about life. One day, Julia went out to the store to buy some sweets. She was very excited because it was the first time she had gone the store by herself. + +On the way, she saw a little bird which had fallen out of its nest. Julia was very sad because the bird was hurt. She knew it needed help. So, she carefully picked it up, put it back in the nest and stayed until it was safe. + +Julia learned a valuable lesson from the bird. She realised that it is important to look out for each other and help one another. She also learned that if we store help, love and kindness in our hearts, it will give us a better life even when we are hurt. + +And that is why we should always try to help those in need because it makes us thoughtful and kind. +Once there was a little bear. He was so happy and he lived in a nice forest with lots of trees and animals. He would wander around the forest every day and explore. + +One day, he was exploring a meadow and he saw something new. It was a microphone! He didn't know what it was, so he decided to touch it. He soon realized it made noise and he was so excited. He decided to keep the microphone and take it with him on his adventures. + +Every day, he went to the same meadow and practiced talking into the microphone. He would make funny noises, and he even tried singing. Soon enough, he felt like he was a pro at speaking into the microphone. + +One peaceful day, the little bear traveled to the meadow and said hello into the microphone. Suddenly he realized that he was making his own voice echoes through the meadow. He was so surprised and amazed; he had never heard his voice before! + +The little bear smiled and felt so proud of himself. He kept talking into the microphone and soon the whole meadow was filled with noises. The little bear was so happy; he had realized the power of the microphone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was three years old and had lots of special memories. One day, she decided to try something new. She wanted to play with a group of friends. + +She went to the park and saw her friends. She was so excited to join them! But when she tried to join the group, some of the kids laughed at her and started to exclude her. Jane felt very ashamed and started to cry. + +Suddenly, her mom appeared. She hugged Jane and said, 'It's okay Jane. Don't be ashamed. You have lots of special memories that no one can take away from you.' + +Jane nodded and smiled. Mom was right! Jane still had lots of special memories, even if her friends didn't include her. She remembered that she was still loved and cherished. +Once upon a time there was a family. They had dinner every night and it smelled really yummy. Dad worked really hard to make sure the dinner was ready for the family each night. + +One night when it was time for dinner, something special happened. Dad had cooked a special dinner that looked extra yummy. He said it was so special because it had been made with extra care. He said it was something their family should value. + +Everyone at the dinner table was so excited and they couldn't wait to try Dad's special dinner. It smelled so good! Everyone ate the dinner and it tasted really yummy. They were so happy that Dad had put so much love and care into the dinner. + +At the end of dinner, each person said what they valued about the dinner. Every family member said that Dad had done a wonderful job, and that it made them feel special to have such a yummy dinner. This is a dinner the family will always value. +Once upon a time there was a magical girl who had an impressive box. Inside the box she kept a special powder. Every day she would softly whisper a secret spell and put some powder on her hands. + +Whenever the special powder was put on her hands, something magical would happen. The powder filled the air with sparkles and bright flashes of light. + +The magical girl decided to show her friends what the special powder could do. She put some powder on her hands and a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky. Everyone was so impressed! + +The magical girl smiled and kept the special powder safe in her impressive box. She would use it to create more magical wonders when she wanted to. +Once there was a boy who was very compassionate. Every day he would watch a bird on a pole. One day he picked up his basket and decided to help the bird. He ran to the pole and tried to reach up and grab the bird. Despite his efforts, the boy just couldn't reach the bird. He tried and tried, but the pole was too tall. Suddenly, an old man showed up and kindly gave the boy a long pick. With it, the boy was finally able to pick the bird off the pole. The man thanked the boy for his compassionate act and said, "We can all help each other if we work together." The boy smiled and went home feeling very proud of himself. He vowed to always remember to use his compassion to help others in need. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers named Fred and Dave, who were very brave. "Let's go outside and play!" said Fred, excitedly. + +But Dave was feeling cold. "No, it's too cold!" Dave said, shaking his head. + +Fred laughed. "Don't be scared. I will keep you warm," he said. He repeated this, trying to get Dave to go outside. + +Finally, Dave gave in and they went outside. Dave was enjoying himself, but Fred wasn't paying attention. He stepped into the icy snow and his foot got stuck. + +"Help!" Fred shouted, but Dave couldn't hear him because of the howling wind. Fred shouted and shouted but there was no one around to help him. He tried to move but he was stuck and he was getting colder. + +After a long time, Dave finally heard Fred's cries. He was brave and he ran towards Fred, but it was too late. Fred was frozen solid and his heart was not beating. + +The brave brothers had been separated forever. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers, Jim and Joe. They both loved to play in their backyard. One day, Jim and Joe noticed that it was getting very dark. They were scared of the darkness, so they decided to go inside. + +Suddenly, they saw a handle shining in the dark. Jim and Joe were very curious, so they grabbed the handle. + +When they pulled the handle, a flood of light filled their backyard. Jim and Joe cheered! They realized that the handle was a light switch. From then on, they never had to be scared of the dark again. + +The story teaches us that when something looks difficult or dark, we should look for ways to change the situation. When we try to change it, we just might find the perfect solution! +Lulu was so grateful for her new lawn. She watched as the men cut and seeded and watered it. She wanted to help, but she was only 3 and did not yet know what to do. Every day she watched and waited, waiting to see what happened. + +One morning she woke up to find the grass had grown! She was so happy and ran right out to the lawn to see it. She touched the soft, green grass and smiled to herself. + +As the weeks passed, Lulu could see the lawn getting greener and stronger. She smiled and said thank you to the men who had helped her gain her lawn. She was so grateful and couldn't help but be happy. + +Finally the lawn was complete! Lulu was so proud. She ran out to it every day and enjoyed running her hands through the grass. She always thought of the men who had helped her and smiled, grateful for the lawn she had gained. +Once there was a little girl called Karen. She saw a peanut on the floor and was curious about it. She asked her Mom what it was and her Mom explained that a peanut was a small food that was very delicious. + +Karen wasn’t sure if she should eat the peanut, but her Mom said it was ok to try. Karen bit into the peanut and it was yummy. + +Karen’s Mom told her that peanuts were a reliable snack when she was hungry. Karen asked what reliable meant and Mom explained that reliable meant she could trust that peanuts would fill her up and make her feel good. + +Karen smiled and thanked her Mom for teaching her about reliable peanuts. Ever since then, Karen always looked forward to eating a tasty peanut snack! +Once there was a rabbit and a fox walking through the forest. They were discussing if they should keep walking or rest for a while. Suddenly, a storm started above their heads.They looked around for shelter, but found nothing. + +The fox turned to the rabbit and said "we have to keep going and find something better". The rabbit followed the fox. As they walked, the storm grew worse and worse. Soon they could not see ahead anymore. + +The storm seemed to last forever. When it finally stopped, the animals looked around. Everything was hidden under a heavy layer of snow. The fox looked at the rabbit and said "I think it's time to go home". + +The rabbit sadly looked at the fox and realized that it was time to go home. The snow was too deep and they would never make it. The animals said goodbye and the rabbit headed home alone, never to return again. +Once upon a time, there was a young man who wanted to fly. He looked up into the sky and thought, "If only I could fly, I could explore so much more." + +Every day, the man tried to find a way to make his dream come true. He researched, experimented, and worked hard. He kept going, no matter how tough it was. + +One day, after months of searching, the man found what he was looking for and he made a plan. The plan was so exciting and he was ready to put it into action. + +The man worked extra hard and finally, on a warm summer evening, he made his dream come true. He flew into the air and the warm breeze ruffled his hair. + +After the man's successful flight, a great celebration was had! Everyone was so happy and the man and his newfound love were married. + +The young man was so overjoyed because he was finally able to fly. He thought back to all the hard work and the struggles he faced. But, it was all worth it in the end. +Once upon a time there was an old man who lived alone in an ancient house. He always seemed to be pointing his toe in the air, as if he was pointing to something. + +One day, a young boy, about 3 year old, came to visit the old man. He quickly noticed the old man’s pointing toe and asked the old man what he was pointing at. + +The old man smiled, and could tell the boy was curious and full of wonder, so he said “Wait here my child, and soon you will know.†+ +The old man got up and walked to a door at the back of his ancient house. He reached inside and pulled out a large box. He opened it and one by one, he pulled out a dozen colorful kites. + +The boy’s eyes lit up and he couldn’t believe how beautiful they were. He laughed and ran outside, the old man following behind him, with the kites in his hands. + +The old man said “See my child, the reason I was pointing my toe was because I was pointing to these kites. I wanted you to be the first one to fly them.†+ +The boy smiled and flew the kites all afternoon, with the old man watching. + +The End. +Mum and Dad were getting ready for a party. They were wearing their favourite clothes. Dad had a smooth new shirt. Mum put on some sparkly shoes. + +When they were almost ready, Dad switched on the TV. It was so loud that it made Nana jump. She was embarrassed. + +Mum and Dad laughed. Nana shook her head and gave Mum a big hug. + +Mum and Dad went off to the party and Nana stayed with babysitter. She was quiet and still looked a bit embarrassed. + +Babysitter asked her what was wrong. Nana just said "TV too loud". Babysitter smiled and said it was okay, but it was important to remember not to make too much noise. + +Nana smiled. She was happy that Babysitter knew how she felt. She thanked her and said she felt much better. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sue. She was so happy and harmless. Every day she would act in different ways. + +One day, Sue was playing in the garden when she smelled something funny. This funny smell was the smell of gas! Sue thought it was safe, so she acted brave and decided to go and see what it was. Inside the gas was harmless, so Sue was not scared. + +It was then that Sue realised that the gas had been coming from the kitchen. She opened the door to the kitchen and saw her mom making dinner. Sue's mom explained that the gas was from a gas cooker and that it was harmless. + +Sue was relieved that the gas was harmless and went back to playing in the garden. From then on, whenever Sue smelled gas, she knew it was harmless and that it was just her mom making dinner. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Max wanted to go sailing. He had never sailed before but he thought it must be fair. He went to the beach with his parents. + +Max saw a large sailboat out at sea and he wanted to get closer. His parents got in the rowboat and started rowing away. Max put on his life jacket and followed. + +As soon as he got close enough, Max jumped into the sailboat. His parents waved good-bye from the rowboat. + +Max's eyes lit up as he began to sail around the bay. He noticed several pages in the boat, so he started to turn them. The pages showed him the way to his destination. + +Max reached his destination in no time. He was so happy that he had gone sailing. His parents also thought it was a fair adventure. They were all glad to be back on land. + +Max smiled and said, "I can't wait to sail again!" +One day, Tom found a pen that he really liked. It was a special pen - it was adventurous! He wanted to keep it, so he did. Tom walked around the house with the pen, keeping it safe. + +Tom's parents were so proud of him for being so adventurous. He was even adventurous when he went outside! He kept finding new things to explore. + +Tom's mom and dad said he was doing such a good job of keeping his pen safe. They gave him a big hug and said he was a great explorer! + +Tom was so happy to have his pen and to explore new things. He made sure to always keep his pen in a safe place so he could keep being adventurous. +Once there was a driver who was loading her truck with a very fragile load. She was very careful to make sure the fragile items were not broken while they were being loaded onto the truck. The driver even stopped to move around the items to prevent them from breaking. + +Then one day, a little 3 year old child came along while the driver was loading the truck. The driver looked at the child and smiled. She asked the child if he wanted to help. The child nodded and ran over. + +The driver showed the little boy how to place the fragile items in the truck. She also made sure that he was careful to avoid breaking them. + +The driver thanked the little boy when they were finished and gave him a big hug. The little boy was so excited to have helped. He ran off to tell all his friends what he had done! +John was worried. His family was going to the pool, but he was nervous. He had never gone to the pool before. +John's mum showed him how to stay safe in the water. But John still felt scared. +"Don't worry," his mum said. "Everything will be alright." +John slowly stepped into the pool. As he got used to the water he started to enjoy it. He moved around and splashed. +Soon his mum called him out. John had been in the pool too long. His skin was red and sore. He wanted to stay further but he had to leave. +John regretted not listening to his mum. He wished he had stayed in the pool longer. But he had learnt his lesson. +One day, Kim and her beetle went for a walk. Kim was so happy to have such a helpful beetle. She decided to dress the beetle in her favourite dress. +Suddenly, Kim heard a loud noise. She looked around and saw a cat! The cat chased the beetle and it flew away. +Kim was so sad. She ran and ran, but she couldn't find the beetle anywhere. She never saw her helpful beetle again. +Once upon a time, there was a small, loyal dog named Spot. He was looking for something to eat, so he went to a bakery to search for some food. When he arrived, he noticed a large bowl of dough near the back of the store. He started to lick the dough and was soon so happy to have found something. + +But then he heard footsteps coming closer. The baker was headed directly towards him! Spot knew he had to stay and not move. He hid behind the bowl of dough and waited. + +The baker walked right past Spot, but he didn't notice him. Spot was so relieved and remained loyal to the dough, not chomping on any of it. He stayed and waited until the baker had gone. After the baker left, Spot happily gobbled up the dough. And from that day on, he always stayed loyal to finding dough. +Once there was a girl named Annie. Annie was a very naughty girl and never listened to her mummy. One day, Annie was playing in the garden, when her mummy said "It's time to come inside". But Annie wouldn't listen. She just kept playing. So her mummy decided to punish her. + +Annie's mummy put her in a corner and told her to put her thumb in her mouth. Annie wasn't sure why, but she did it. Suddenly, it felt like something was pulling at her thumb! + +The unknown thing pulled harder and harder until Annie was crying. Then, Annie realised that the thing pulling at her thumb was her mummy's finger! She had been punishing her! But this time, Annie promised to listen to her mummy. +One day, a young boy named Tommy was playing with his toys. He decided to organize them by color and size. After he finished his work, Tommy went to the kitchen to find something to eat. He opened the cupboard and found a big box of pasta. He was very excited and quickly grabbed the box and opened it. He poured the pasta onto the kitchen table and made a giant pile. Then he grabbed some more boxes and mixed the different types of pasta together. When he was finished organizing the pasta, it looked like a giant colorful mountain. Tommy smiled and happily ate some of the pasta. It was delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a creative rabbit named Bob. Bob lived in the forest and he loved to explore. One day, Bob decided to wander further than he ever had before. + +After a while of walking, Bob spotted something: a delicious looking carrot growing nearby. He hopped towards it and reached out to take it. + +Suddenly, something magical happened! The carrot became bigger and bigger as Bob watched. It got so big, it was almost too big for him to carry. + +Bob hopped back and smiled. He had never seen anything like this before! + +Curious, he sniffed the carrot and said, "What a creative carrot! I wonder what else might happen if I try again?". + +The rabbit bravely reached out for the carrot again, and suddenly the carrot began to shrink until it was the perfect size for him to carry. + +Bob happily hopped away with his carrot and explored the forest for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there lived two friends, David and Elsa. They often played together, and today was no different. + +"Let's climb the large tree!" David suggested. So they both began to climb. + +But as Elsa got close to the top, she stopped. + +"I don't want to go higher," she said. "It's too scary!" + +David tried to convince her to continue, but Elsa wouldn't budge. Suddenly, David felt a sharp pain in his foot. + +"It hurts!" he called. "I think I twisted my ankle when I jumped down!" + +Elsa looked worried and suggested they both go home. David was sad at first, but the two friends still had a good day. +Once upon a time there was a brave bear who lived in the forest. He wanted to see how big he was and so he decided to measure himself. But he was too scared to relax and stand still. + +Then one day his best friends, a deer and a rabbit, came to help him. Together, they helped the bear to relax and stand still. Soon the bear was able to measure himself! + +The bear was very pleased and his friends were so proud of him. The moral of the story is that with brave friends by your side, anything is possible. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She wanted to drive her car, but she was too young! Her parents said she had to wait until she was older. Lucy was sad and frustrated. + +Then one day, Lucy decided she was ready. She climbed into the car and gripped the wheel. She shook with excitement! The car trembled as she put it in drive. + +But then, Lucy's parents saw her and yelled, "No! You are too young to drive! Get out of the car!" + +Lucy was scared. She was ready to drive, but she was also afraid of getting in trouble. She tremble with fear as she got out of the car. + +Lucy knew she could not drive yet, but she promised herself she would be ready when she was old enough. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Alice. Every day, she would visit her special place: a beautiful garden filled with flowers and trees. + +Alice loved to explore the garden and would find something special there each and every time. But one day, when she arrived, something was different. She saw a strange door in the distance, and it was just a bit open. + +Alice curiously stepped closer to the door and peered around the corner. There, she was amazed to see a pretty shower in the garden! It was just like a magical waterfall, and it made Alice very happy. + +The next day, Alice returned to the garden. The door was still open, so she asked permission to have a closer look. After the owner of the garden said yes, Alice stepped inside. She was overjoyed to see the shower again and was permitted to enjoy it whenever she wanted. + +Alice was so excited that she went back to the garden every day. She ended up visiting the shower so often that it eventually became a centerpiece of the garden. Everyone loved it, and Alice felt pretty proud of her discovery. +John and his Mom were having fun outside when suddenly, they heard a loud noise. + +â€What was that?†John asked. + +His Mom smiled and said, “Let's go find out!†+ +As they came closer, John saw something very rare. It was a big switch! + +â€What does it do?â€, he asked. + +â€I'm not sure, why don't you try flipping it?†+ +John did as his Mom said. He flipped the switch and suddenly, they heard a loud noise again. This time it was a noise of surprise! + +John couldn't believe what he was seeing. Streamers and sparkles had filled the air and everyone was cheering! + +â€Good job, John! You found a surprise switch!â€, said his Mom and they laughed. + +It was an amazing surprise and John thought it was one of the best days ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved playing with water. She would play in the pool, the tub and the sandbox. + +One day, she found a container of salt by the side of the pool. She was very curious, so she picked it up and sprinkled some of the salt in the water. + +"What will happen?" she said. + +She watched as the salt started to dissolve. As it dissolved, the water seemed to shimmer with a silvery sparkle. She stared, mesmerized by the glint, and decided to get closer. She reached in and soaked her hands in the salt water. + +The little girl was delighted with the salty feeling, so she added more salt. As she did, she laughed and clapped as the water glistened in the sun. + +After a while, it was time to go. She dried her hands and put the salt container away. With a happy smile on her face, she ran off to try something else! +One day, Mommy and Daddy had an important discussion. They talked about pills. Mommy thought they should give the pills to the baby because they were special. Daddy thought that was a good idea. + +The baby was happy. He was so grateful for the pills. He gobbled them up and waited to see what would happen. Nothing happened at first, but then the baby started to feel better. His tummy felt better and he had lots more energy. + +Mommy and Daddy were so relieved. They talked and hugged each other. They were very grateful for the pills. + +The baby felt better and better every day. He was so glad he had those special pills. They made him feel better and stronger. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Emma. Emma walked in the forest with her mom. Suddenly, Emma saw a bright candy ahead. She wanted to take it. Her mom warned her to not take it, saying it was a scary candy. + +But Emma didn't listen. She reached out for the candy. Suddenly, the candy turned into a big scary monster. Emma was so scared, she screamed and ran to her mom. Her mom hugged her tightly, and told her to never touch the candy again. + +The monster shouted that if anyone takes the candy, he will come and get them. Emma and her mom ran, scared of the monster. They never went there again. + +Emma learned a lesson that day - never take what Mommy warns you about. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little boy. His name was Sam. He loved to play around with things that he wasn't supposed to. One day, he was playing with his sister's secret toy. + +The toy broke when Sam was playing with it and he was very sad. He wanted to repair the toy but he didn't know how. Where could he find someone who could repair it? + +Suddenly, he heard the doorbell ringing and he rushed to answer the door. It was an honest man who said he was a toy repairman. Sam asked him if he could repair his sister's secret toy and the man said, "Yes! I can repair it just as good as new!" + +The repairman worked hard to repair the toy and when he was finished, it looked as good as new. Sam was very happy that the honest repairman had helped him fix the toy. He smiled and thanked the repairman before he said goodbye. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a hunter. He wanted to increase his skills and be the best hunter around! + +So he started practicing and running every day. He worked hard, getting up early and going to bed late. + +One day, he decided to go on an adventure. He took his sharp knife and found a very rough mountain. He had to climb the mountain in order to get to the top. + +It was rough, but the hunter kept going until he finally made it to the top. He felt proud and happy, as he had increased his strength and bravery. + +The hunter looked around and saw a beautiful view. He decided to come back every day and keep increasing his hunting skills. +Jack and Jill were having a great day. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Jack and Jill were playing by the lake and enjoying the peaceful beauty of nature. + +Suddenly, Jack had an idea. He said, “Let’s build a stack!†+ +Jill was excited. “Yes, let’s do it!†she said. + +Jack and Jill began collecting stones from the lake and stacking them together. It was hard work, but soon they had made a tall stack of stones. + +Jack smiled. “We did it!†he said proudly. + +Jill nodded. “It looks so peaceful,†she said. + +Jack and Jill hugged each other. They had made a stack and it was beautiful. They enjoyed the peaceful moment together. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Ben. He was three years old and always loved to count. He had a white bookcase in his bedroom and he would spend hours counting the books on the shelves. + +One day his mommy asked him to go help her count some stuff, so he went with her. When they got in the kitchen, Mommy asked Ben to count the eggs in the basket. Ben was so excited and quickly began counting. + +Daddy came in the kitchen and said to Ben, "No! You can't count those eggs! They are for dinner!" Ben was so disappointed and started to cry. + +After dinner Ben asked Daddy, "Can I count the books on my bookcase?" Daddy told him that he was too tired because of work and to go to bed. Ben was really sad so he went to his room. As he looked at the white bookcase he sadly said, "No more counting for me." + +And from that day on, Ben never counted anything again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was so patient. She waited patiently for her mom to permit her to get some pepper. Finally, her mom said she could go. The girl was so excited! + +She ran outside and grabbed one big basket. Then she started searching around the garden for peppers. She picked the red ones, the yellow ones and the orange ones. She was so happy to find them all. + +When the girl came back inside, she asked her mom to help her make a pepper sandwich. Her mom smiled and said yes. They chopped up the peppers and put them on a big piece of bread. Finally, they added lettuce and tomatoes too. It was so delicious! + +The little girl was so happy that her mom had permitted her to go on a pepper hunt. She was so thankful for her patient mom. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Luke, and he was three years old. He loved animals and plants. One sunny day, while he was walking, he saw a rare sunflower in a field. + +Luke was so excited! He started to yell with joy as he ran towards the sunflower. He made sure he was gentle so he wouldn't break it. "There's nobody around, so I can pick it," he thought to himself. + +He couldn't believe his luck; a rare sunflower just for him! But then, he heard a deep voice coming from the field. + +"Who goes there?" shouted the voice. Luke was so scared that he dropped the sunflower down and started to cry. + +A old man appeared from the field. He was kind and he said to Luke: "Do not be afraid, my boy. I'm here to protect the sunflower. I've been watching it for weeks, it is a very rare flower". + +Luke was so relieved that he stopped crying and thanked the old man for his kindness. The old man gave Luke a big smile, then he watched Luke leave the field with a smile on his face. +Once there was a family who loved to joke around. They joked at the dinner table and laughed together. One wink, one raise of the eyebrows, and they were all having a great time. + +One day, the mom felt really sick. She had to go to the hospital and see a doctor. The doctor said she needed an operation, but it was delicate. The family was worried and scared, but they kept making jokes to pass the time. + +In the end, the operation was not successful. The mom passed away. Everyone was filled with sadness, and their jokes stopped. Life wasn't the same without her. +John was a brave boy who never had the same fear that other kids did. One day, John had a fit of questions. He asked why the sky was blue and why the grass was green. He asked so many questions that his mom began to worry. Even when it got dark, John still asked questions. + +Finally it was time for bed, but John couldn't go to sleep. Every time he had his eyes closed, he had a nightmare. He always woke up in a cold sweat and he never knew what the nightmare was about. + +John's mom tried many things like storybooks and warm milk to help him get to sleep, but nothing worked. She knew that she had to figure out a way to help John, so she could finally get some rest. + +So, she decided to have a fit of questions of her own. She asked all her friends and even the doctors, but no one seemed to have an answer. Finally, she figured out what was causing the nightmares. + +John's mom realized that he was afraid of his own questions and decided to sit with him until he fell asleep. As soon as he was asleep, the nightmares were gone. She hugged him tight and finally had a good night's sleep. From then on, John never had another scary nightmare and his mom was relieved. +Once there was a little girl called Emma. She was very compassionate and loved helping others. One day, she found an oat in her garden. She wanted to own it, and have it as a special friend. + +So she put the oat in the cup she had and watered it every day. She sang to it and talked to it. She made sure it was comfy in the sun. + +Before long, the oat grew more and more. Emma was so happy. She always loved to give it a hug and take it with her everywhere. + +Even when it was cold and raining, they still had a lot of fun together. Every day Emma was so grateful that she owned the oat, and she never forgot to be kind and compassionate to it and to everybody else. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy who was very smart. She wanted to learn more about the world and decided to go for a row. She took her little red boat and pushed off from the shore. Lucy used her little oar to paddle the boat and she went up and down the river. + +She learned how to steer the boat and how to make it fit through the tightest spaces. She saw so many new things on her journey that she had never seen before. She watched the fish swim in the river and the birds fly overhead. Everywhere she went she was learning something new and her eyes were wide open. + +She kept rowing and rowing until the sun started to set. Lucy smiled as she realized that during her journey she had learned so much. She took one last row and headed back to the shore feeling proud of herself and knowing that she had learned a wonderful lesson. +Once upon a time there was a kangaroo that lived in the woods. It was a very attractive kangaroo and it enjoyed eating the yummy grass and hopping around. One day it wanted to escape from the woods and explore the world. + +The kangaroo was so excited to find new and exciting things. But as it was trying to leave, it suddenly saw a big, scary animal! It had sharp teeth and long claws. The kangaroo was so scared that it ran back into the woods and hid in a hole. + +The kangaroo was so sad that it wanted to escape but couldn't. It spent days hiding in its hole, wishing it could leave. Unfortunately, the scared kangaroo never made it out of the woods. It was sad that it never got to explore the world and find new and exciting things. It was a sad ending to the kangaroo's adventure. +Bob was very hot. He wanted something to do. He had an idea. He remembered his favourite things to do was jogging. He ran to his room. In the room he found his shoes, and put them on quickly. He opened the door, and started to jog. He jogged around the garden, until he was too hot. Then he ran back to his room and got a cool drink. While he was drinking his drink, he thought of different things he could do. Jogging was still his favourite thing to do. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, a cat and a dog. One day, they were walking together and they started to disagree. The cat wanted to go one way and the dog wanted to go the other way. + +The cat said, “Let’s go down this way†and the dog said, “No, I want to go the other way!†+ +The cat said, “Let’s look under these rocks†and the dog said again, “No, I don’t want toâ€. + +The cat and the dog argued back and forth until they both got tired and thirsty. Then they noticed a big tree with a dry log beneath it. The cat said, “Let’s both sit on the log†and this time the dog agreed. + +As they both sat together, they realised that even though they disagreed, it was still better to be together than apart. From that day on, the cat and the dog never disagreed, and they always went on fun adventures together! + +The moral of this story is that even though it’s normal to disagree, it is better to be together. +Once upon a time there was a hungry zebra. He searched everywhere for food but couldn't find any. The zebra was very sad. He wanted to settle down and rest, but he was still so hungry. + +One day, he stumbled across a large apple tree. He was delighted! All around the ground were juicy apples. He settled beneath the tree and enjoyed a delicious meal. + +But then something strange happened. A big black-and-white blur ran towards him. The zebra leapt up in surprise, but then he realized it was a group of zebras! He wanted to join them, but he was too shy. + +He watched the zebras munching on apples. As his friends settled beneath the tree, the zebra grew hungrier and hungrier. He wished he could join them, but he stayed where he was. + +The next morning, the zebras were gone, but lots of apples had been left behind. The lonely zebra happily settled beneath the tree and enjoyed a feast. He no longer felt so alone, and now that he had plenty to eat, he could finally settle down! +Once upon a time there were two little birds, they were the best of friends. One day they both found a pedal on the ground and got very confused. The first bird said "What is this silly thing?" + +The second bird thought for a moment, then explained it was something people use on bikes. "You can push it down and it goes around and it helps you pedal faster!" + +The birds were so excited and started playing with the pedal all day. But when night came, the two birds noticed that a poor old man had been walking slowly past them all day long. The birds felt a bit guilty and decided to give him the pedal. + +The old man thanked the birds, said he would use it on his bicycle, and happily went home. The birds felt so proud that they had helped the poor old man and they felt they had learnt a valuable lesson. They flew away, singing a sweet song, knowing they had done the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a mummy and a daddy and their little girl. The little girl was very bossy and made her mummy and daddy do whatever she wanted. One day, the little girl wanted to go to the park and explore. + +So mummy and daddy took the little girl to the park. When they got there, the little girl was amazed! Everywhere she looked there was something new and exciting. There were trees and flowers and pretty birds. + +The little girl and her mummy and daddy started walking around the park. Suddenly, the little girl spotted something. It was lots of nice, soft stuff that appeared in the grass. The little girl was so excited and wanted to take it all home. Mummy and Daddy said no, so the little girl had to have a nap instead. She was a bit bossy and they had to tell her no sometimes! +Once there were two brothers, Tyler and Tayten. +Tyler was really bossy and he would always shout at Tayten. +Today they were playing in their backyard. +It was really hot. +"Tayten, get me that ball!" Tyler shouted with a bossy voice. +Tayten kept on feeling the heat, but he did as his brother said and ran off to get the ball. +When Tyler got the ball he shouted again, "That was great, let's play some catch!" +Tayten was really tired from the heat but he decided to play with his brother. +They had a lot of fun catching the ball and shouting in joy. +Soon the heat became too much and Tayten said, "Let's go inside, I'm getting too hot!" +Tyler knew his brother was right, so shouted, "Okay, let's go in! Last one there is a rotten egg!" +The two boys ran inside and the heat outside was forgotten. +Once upon a time, there was a king who needed a new hat. He didn't want to just buy a regular hat, he wanted something unique. So, he went to a mysterious vendor who had hidden in the woods. + +The vendor offered the king an unusual hat and the king was very happy. He said, "I must wear this hat!" and he put it on his head. + +But, as soon as he put it on, something strange began to happen. The hat started to sparkle and glow! Then, it began to grow bigger and bigger. It turned out that the hat was magical and the king was starting to fly! + +The vendor laughed and said, "You should have been more careful! Now, you must fly in this hat forever!" The king, who was trapped in the air, felt so sad. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He wanted a special toy called a 'luxury'. His mom said he had to be patient. + +The boy was very eager to get the toy, so he started to push his mom. He said to her, "Please, can I have the luxury?" + +His mom was a bit frustrated because he was being so pushy. But she said, "OK, you can have the luxury if you promise to be patient next time." + +The little boy could not wait to get the luxury and he jumped for joy! He hugged his mom for letting him get it, and she said, "Remember, patience is very important". + +The little boy was so excited and he immediately started to play with his new luxury. He thanked his mom and promised her that he would try to be patient next time. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. He liked to play with all his toys and his parents had made him a special bookshelf to put them on. It was very long and it looked nice in his bedroom. + +JacK wanted to finish his game with his toys, but his bookshelf was broken! He looked at it sadly and wondered how he was going to fix it. + +Then Jack had a great idea, he would ask his Daddy to fix the bookshelf. He ran to his Daddy and asked him to help. Daddy said he would try, but he was worried he might not be able to fix it properly. + +Jack and his Daddy worked together and after a long time the bookshelf was fixed. Jack was so happy. He thanked his Daddy for fixing it and smiled and waved goodbye. + +Jack was relieved to have his nice bookshelf back, and was happy that it was fixed so he could play with all his toys again. +Once there was a small girl called Lucy. She loved playing outside, especially on sunny days. She had a funny belt around her waist. + +One day, her mom asked her to help spoil the garden. She was so happy to help! She grabbed her belt, and with a smile, started to pull weeds. It was so much fun! + +She worked hard all day until the garden was beautiful. After she was done, her mom asked her if she wanted a treat. She said yes, and her mom gave her a big, juicy apple. + +Lucy nibbled on the apple and couldn't stop smiling. She knew she had done a great job spoiling the garden, and she loved the funny belt around her waist. What a fun day! +Once there was a little girl named Susie. She was very curious and had lots of imagination. She loved to go outside and explore the world around her. + +One day Susie saw something amazing in the sky. It was a big, silver rocket that was soaring across the sky. Susie thought it was so adorable! + +Susie wanted to go on the rocket and explore outer space. She asked her mom, “Mom, can I fly on the rocket?†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “Susie, that rocket would be too high for you to reach. But I bet if you used your imagination, you could think of ways to get there.†+ +Susie thought about it for a few minutes, then she got an idea! She said, “Mom, I know how I can fly in the rocket. I’ll use a ladder!†+ +Susie's mom laughed and said, “That’s a great idea, Susie!†+ +Susie was so happy she got to go on her rocket! She flew around the sky and saw all sorts of new things. It was the best adventure of her life. +Once upon a time, there was a smart box. It was a special box with lots of special things inside. One day, a little girl was playing with the box. She wanted to show her friends how smart it was. So, she scattered the special things around the room. She wanted everyone to see and admire the box. Everyone was very impressed and they gasped in amazement. They were so excited and happy to see the smart box. The little girl was proud of her box and she smiled and laughed. They all enjoyed playing with the smart box. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a family with two naughty kids. They were always getting into trouble and were never quiet. + +One day, the family went on a picnic and the naughty kids were being too noisy again. So, their mom said, "If you two don't stop being naughty, I will cover you up in a blanket." + +The naughty kids didn't listen, so the mom quickly grabbed a blanket from the car. She started to move towards the kids, but just then the sky became very dark. Suddenly, it began to rain and everyone ran for cover! + +The mother was so happy that the rain came because it meant her naughty kids had been saved from getting covered up in the blanket. They all laughed and had a wonderful rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little tree. Its trunk was thin and tall, and its branches were small but strong. Every day, the little tree was content to remain in the meadow where it had grown. It was happy with its life and felt safe in the familiar place, where it had many friends and lots of sunshine. + +One day, the little tree noticed something strange happening in the meadow. The ground was shaking and strange animals were bustling around. The little tree was very scared, so it held its trunk tightly, trying to remain in one spot. Soon it realized what was happening - its root was being pulled out of the ground. + +The root was long, thin and fragile. The little tree worried that if it was pulled too far it would break, so it stayed very still and tried not to be scared. After a few minutes, the root was fully pulled out of the ground. Even though the little tree was still scared, it was happy to see that the root had remained intact. + +The little tree was moved to a new home, where it was safe and loved. In this new home, the little tree's root remained intact for many years and the tree was happy. + +The little tree was a reminder to everyone of the importance of being gentle and fragile things, and that we must always take care to remain safe and sound. +Once there was a small man who thought he was very powerful. He wanted everyone to surrender to him - until he met a soft lady. The man and the lady talked for a long time and he felt like he had to surrender his power to her. Even though the man kept giving her his power, the lady kept asking for more. Eventually, the man was too exhausted to give away any more power, so he tried to take it all back. But the lady was too strong and the man had to surrender his power completely. The man was sad and he knew it was not the right ending. +"Let's go for a walk!" said Mommy. Mommy, Daddy and the little girl walked outside. The sun was shining and the sky was bright. There were lots of pretty sunflowers. + +The little girl spotted one sunflower that seemed even brighter than the others. She quickly ran over to it and put it in her pocket. + +"No, no!" said Mommy. "You have to leave that sunflower here. It belongs to everyone else, not just you. Come on, let's keep walking." + +The little girl was upset. She didn't want to leave the bright sunflower. She started to cry, but Daddy picked her up and hugged her tightly. + +"Don't worry sweetie," said Daddy. "We'll go back soon and you can look at the sunflower again. For now, let's go and find some other beautiful things to look at." + +The little girl smiled as she snuggled into Daddy's arms. She knew that there were lots of other special things to explore, and soon she would get to come back and see the bright sunflower again. +Once there was a worm named Jack who loved to be competitive. He wanted to be the best at everything he did. One day, Jack was walking in the garden when he noticed a larger worm. He wanted to race him to the other side of the garden and so he challenged him. The other worm, named Jom, accepted the challenge. + +They started their race and Jack tried really hard to win. He ran faster than he ever had before, but Jom was just a bit faster. Jack was disappointed, but Jom did something special. He patted Jack on the back and said, "Good job! You tried your best. That is all that matters." Jack was happy and he realized that Jom cared about him. + +Jack and Jom became best friends and they both cared about each other. They raced each other in the garden and played different games. They had lots of fun and even when they raced, they cheered each other on. Jack was never competitive again and they both learned that caring was more important. +Once upon a time, there was a lion. He loved playing in the jungle and all the animals were his friends. Every day they would play together, running and jumping around. + +One day, something terrible happened. A hunter came and destroyed the jungle with his gun. Everyone was so scared and nervous. The lion got so angry that he tried to fight off the hunter, but it was too late. The hunter was gone and all that was left of the lush jungle was dust. + +The lion was so sad. He had lost all his friends and he was breathing heavily from his lungs. That's when the lion realized that violence will only make matters worse. + +This story teaches us that even though it is okay to get angry, violence won't solve anything. It will only make things worse. We have to find peaceful ways to solve our problems. +One day, Danny was ready to jog. He put on his shoes, shirt, and hat. It was still early, so the sun was just beginning to rise. Danny's parents watched as Danny jogged down the street. They smiled as they waved goodbye. + +Danny jogged and jogged until he saw a big tree. He sat down in the shade to take a break. He watched the sun come up in the sky. All the colors made him feel so happy. + +When Danny was ready to jog again, he saw a playground in the distance. He ran faster and saw his friends playing. They waved and ran over to Danny. His friends asked him to play tag with them and he said yes. + +The boys ran around and laughed. They chased each other and had so much fun. After a while, the sun was starting to set. Danny waved goodbye to his friends and jogged back home. His parents were happy to see Danny home before the sunset. +Sam was a young boy who enjoyed playing in the sun. One hot day, he decided it was time to find some help from the heat. He ran to grab his fan and plugged it in. The cool air from the fan was so attractive that he just had to sit in front of it and relax. + +But then something very strange happened. As soon as he sat in front of the fan, it stopped working! Sam wondered why he was having such bad luck, but he didn't know what to do. + +He started to suffer from the heat. He felt so uncomfortable and hot. He couldn't take it anymore. Tears started to roll down his face. + +Suddenly, a thunder storm rolled in and brought a gentle breeze that cooled him down. Sam smiled with relief and thanked the heavens for helping him out. He learned that day to never take things like fans and cool air for granted. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Molly. She was very happy and always wanted to help her mummy with the housework. One day, her mummy asked her to get the mop. Molly was so excited and she ran to the cupboard to get the mop. She took a deep breath and reached up as high as she could. She was so amazed when her little fingers managed to touch the handle and she could pull out the mop. + +Molly skipped over to her mummy, who smiled at her and said: “Well done Molly! You are so helpful!†+ +Molly was so happy that she was able to help her mummy that she jumped up and down with joy and hugged her mummy. From that day on, Molly always wanted to help get the mop and make her mummy happy. + +The end. +Jack was playing with his clay when his mom came into the room. She said, "Jack, it's time to go." + +Jack looked up at her and said, "Can I keep playing? I'm making something really impressive." + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course, but only for a few more minutes OK?" + +Jack nodded and went back to his clay. He started to worry that he wouldn't finish in time. Finally, Jack was done. He held up the clay and said, "Look, Mommy! It's an impressive dragon!" + +Mom smiled and said, "That is so impressive. I'm proud of you honey. Now, let's go before we're late." + +Jack smiled and hugged his mom. He put the dragon in his pocket and said, "Let's go!" +Once upon a time, there was a young man. He wanted to have a great car, so he went to buy one. He bought a red car and he was very proud. He wanted to show his friends, so one day he called them to meet him at a cafe. His friends admired his car and all admired his good choice. + +One of his friends, however, was envious. He wanted to have the car, too. So he put fuel in the car and he sat inside. The young man did not know what his friend was doing. He tried to open the door, but his friend wouldn't let him. The car didn't start, so the young man couldn't do anything. In the end, his envious friend stole his car. The young man was very sad and didn't ever get it back. +Once upon a time, there was a pink monster. This monster had a very bad habit. Whenever someone came near to it, the monster would spit poison. No one was allowed to be near the monster. + +One day, a little girl named Anna came along. She was very brave and she wanted to get close to the monster. The monster was scared of Anna and it began to shake. But Anna did not want to hurt the monster. + +Anna gave the monster a hug and the monster felt safe. When the monster felt safe, it stopped spitting poison. Anna was very glad that it stopped. + +Now, Anna and the monster are very good friends. Anna allows the monster to be near her. She often gives it hugs and snuggles. Anna is glad that she was brave enough to give it a chance. +One day, Tom took a step into the barber's shop. He saw the big red and white striped pole and smiled. Inside, the barber welcomed him with a funny smile. + +"Good morning young man, what can I do for you today?" the barber asked. + +"I want a haircut please" replied Tom. + +The barber sat Tom down in the chair and asked him what kind of haircut Tom would like. Tom thought for a moment, then said he wanted a short back and sides like his Dad had. + +The barber got to work and gave Tom a trim. Tom watched in the mirror as the barber stepped around him. He liked the way the barber used special scissors to shape his hair. With each step, Tom's hair looked better. + +Finally, the barber stepped back to look at his work. "There, all done," said the barber, brushing his hands together. "What do you think, Tom? Is that the haircut you wanted?" + +Tom smiled. He liked the way his hair looked now. "Yes, it's great," he said. + +The barber smiled and said, "Funny how a few steps can make a difference, isn't it?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, it's funny!" +Once upon a time there was a young boy who was very eager to learn. Every day he would go to school and study hard, so he could get good grades on the tests. + +One day, the boy got very excited because he was about to take an important test on his favorite subject, math. He was so excited that he completely forgot to study. + +When he got to school, he felt embarrassed and scared because he realized he had forgotten to study. He tried his best but, unfortunately, he failed the test. + +This experience taught the boy an important lesson - he had to remember to study for every test, even if he was very excited about it. + +From then on, the boy worked hard and paid attention in school. As a result, he always remembered to study for his tests and always got good grades. + +The moral of the story is that even though it can be exciting to learn new things, we should never forget to study and do our best on tests. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was a rabbit and the other was a tortoise. The two friends often liked to number together. + +One day, they were talking and the rabbit suggested they have a visit. The rabbit said he could go very fast, as he was a fast runner, while the tortoise said they could also take their time. + +The rabbit said, "Let's race!" The tortoise thought this was a good idea and so they started to race. The rabbit was very fast in the beginning, but soon started to tire. The tortoise was slow at first, but kept going at a steady pace. + +The tortoise ended up winning the race and the rabbit learnt from that moment that it's best to take your time. We should all remember this important lesson and remember that slow and steady wins the race! +Mia and Mommy were walking down the track. They were looking for animals. Mia was excited, but Mommy said it was too boring. + +Suddenly, Mia saw a big grey squirrel. She ran to catch it, but tripped on a rock and fell over. The squirrel scurried away. + +Mia started to cry. Mommy came over, picked Mia up and hugged her. + +"It's okay Mia," said Mommy, "You can't always catch them. Let's try something else". + +Mia smiled. She was happy to have Mommy by her side. They started walking down the track again. In the distance, Mia could see a colorful butterfly. She waved at it excitedly. + +"Let's try to catch the butterfly," said Mia. + +Mommy smiled. "Let's do it," she said, "We can have more fun with the butterfly". + +Mia and Mommy chased the butterfly down the track. Mia giggled as the butterfly flitted around. Suddenly, the butterfly flew away and Mia gasped. + +"That was fun," said Mia. + +Mommy smiled. "See, I told you it wasn't boring". +Once there was a family who had a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old. Every day her mom would teach her new things. + +One day, her mom taught her how to make beef stew. First, they went to the store and bought beef. Then they went home and cut the beef into small pieces. They added the beef to a pot of water and put it on the stove to cook. + +Lucy was so excited. She had never helped her mom cook before! She watched the beef cook and stirred it around. When it was ready, they served it up. It was delicious. + +Lucy was so proud of herself for a job well done. She was so lucky that her mom was teaching her how to cook and make new dishes. She couldn't wait to teach her friends and show them the delicious beef stew. +Once upon a time there was a man called Bob. Bob was not like most people, he liked to twist his body in strange ways, so every day he would put on a special suit. Bob's suit was very shiny and sparkly and it made it easier for him to twist. + +Bob was a very happy man, but he wanted to make himself even more available for twisting, so he bought a new suit. This suit was made specifically for twisting and so it was better suited for turning and twisting than his old one. + +Bob loved his new suit and he was so happy that he would spend all day twisting and turning in it. Whenever he had the chance, Bob would put on his special suit and show off his twisting skills. + +Now Bob is a very famous twisting man and you can see him anytime you like, just watch out for that suit! +Today was a special day for Daisy. She believed it was her birthday and she was so excited! She woke up early and was all dressed up in her best outfit. + +Daisy's mum and dad told her they were going to have a surprise for her. They went outside and then Daisy saw it. A big deep blue swimming pool! It was so beautiful! + +She put on her swimming costume and went into the pool. She was so happy! She splashed around and made bubbles in the water. + +Daisy and her family had a great time in the pool. Daisy did not believe it when her mum said it was time to get out. She loved the pool and wished she could stay in it all day. + +At the end of the day, Daisy was so happy and grateful. She thanked her mum and dad, as they had made her belief in her birthday come true. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog. He was hopping around the pond, looking for an adventure. Suddenly, he saw something very special. It was a magic stone! The frog was very curious, so he hopped closer to take a look. + +When he got close, the frog saw that the stone was shining and moving. He knew that he wanted to learn about it, so he was very careful. He tried to figure out how the stone worked, and soon he learned a special song. If he sang this song, he could make the stone do something amazing. + +The frog was so excited. He sang the song over and over and soon he had new friends! Frogs from all over the pond came to learn the song. It was so much fun singing it together. + +The little frog was so proud that he had learned something new. He was even happier that he had made some new friends. He knew that being careful was the key to learning new things. From then on, the frog was always careful to learn new things. +Once upon a time, there was a wild fox. It was so wild, it was running around the forest, making lots of messes! + +The fox ended up getting very dirty and started looking for something to help restore it's fur. It found a laundry basket full of soft blankets, and the fox snuggled into it and fell asleep. + +The next day, the fox was restored! It was so clean and fluffy and happy. + +The fox thanked the laundry basket for restoring its wildness. As a way of saying thank you, the fox left a special gift in the basket and headed off into the wild. + +The End. +Once there was a girl called Mary who wanted to play a game. She went to her wardrobe and picked up a toy. It was a fake toy so she decided to throw it away. She opened her window and threw it outside. It flew away in the sky. + +Mary was sad because she wanted to play with the toy. She went outside and picked up a big stone. She decided to throw it inside the wardrobe. The stone made a loud noise when it landed. + +Mary was surprised. She thought the toy was inside the wardrobe. But it was not. It was a fake toy! She was very happy to find out her toy was not inside the wardrobe. So she closed the wardrobe and went inside to play with her real toy. +Once, there was an ordinary man who felt an urge to do something special. He had no idea what he was missing in his life until one day he decided to pour out his heart and soul and create something extraordinary. + +The man picked up his paintbrush and before he could think twice, he rushed out to buy a canvas from the store. His heart was racing with excitement, and he could barely contain his joy. + +When the man returned home, he carefully placed the canvas on an easel, and he began to pour all of the wonderful colours he had bought in the store onto the canvas. + +When he had finished, his painting was vibrant and alive. He could feel the urge inside him to keep going, and he knew he had done something special. + +The man was so proud when he finished his painting that he shouted “Yes!†and clapped his hands together. He looked fondly at his handiwork and thanked himself for taking the time to make something extraordinary out of an ordinary urge. +Once upon a time there was a busy bee called Bob. Bob loved chocolate, but he never had enough time to find some. He tried everywhere he could think of but nothing seemed to fit. + +One day, Bob was out flying when he saw something weird. It was a big round box full of chocolate! Bob was so excited he flew straight to it. + +Bob just had to see if the chocolate was going to fit. He tried and he tried, but it was too big! He was sad until he saw a little crack in the box. He stuffed his small wings into the tiny gap and it was a perfect fit for Bob! + +He spent the whole day munching on chocolate, it was the yummiest chocolate he'd ever tasted! Bob was so happy, he even sat at the top of the box, singing and smiling all the way home. +Once upon a time there was a tall tree in the forest. All the animals around wanted to climb it, but it was impossible to do. One day, a squirrel came along and saw the tree. He said, “I know I can get to the top!†Then he started to rub his paws together and climb up the tree. + +When he reached the top, he found a special meal that was waiting just for him. He was so happy and enjoyed the meal very much. When he finished, he said, “You’re so tall tree! Now I know how to get to the top!†+ +The other animals were very impressed and started to rub their paws together to climb the tree too. They all enjoyed their special meals at the top. + +It was the happiest day ever! +Imagine a sunny day full of peace. The sky was a bright orange - just like a big, juicy orange. + +Jimmy was playing outside and was having the best time. He was collecting leaves, throwing stones, and making daisy chains. Everything was perfect. + +But then the peace was interrupted by the sound of angry voices. Jimmy looked up to see what was going on. It was his mum and dad, but they looked so unhappy. They were having a heated argument. Jimmy was scared. + +Jimmy was just about to start crying when he saw something on the ground. It was a perfect orange leaf. Jimmy picked it up and walked over to his mum and dad with it. He said, "Look mum and dad. I found an orange leaf for you." + +Jimmy's mum and dad stopped arguing. Jimmy's mum took the leaf and said, "Thank you, Jimmy. We love you so much." His dad smiled and gave him a big hug. + +Jimmy smiled, feeling happy again. From then on, Jimmy always remembered the orange leaf and its power to bring peace. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. She was only three years old. She loved to explore her world and try new things. + +One day, Sally found a weird mop. She thought it looked very interesting and wanted to find out what it could do. She tried to fit the mop in different shapes, twisting and turning it all around. But it wouldn't fit into anything. She was so frustrated! + +Sally's mom saw her trying to fit the mop into shapes and told her to try using it to clean the floor. Sally thought that was a great idea! She grabbed the mop, dipped it in water and started cleaning. Sure enough, it worked perfectly! + +Sally was so happy that the weird mop could actually do something useful! She happily kept cleaning and had a lot of fun with it. And best of all, she found out that it fit just right! +One day, Jack went outside and saw a parade. He was so excited; he wanted to be part of it. He ran to his mom, who was already there. + +"Mom! Can I join the parade?" Jack asked. + +"No, sweetie. It's too dangerous," she said. + +Jack was sad and he looked around. He saw a group of people who were counting something. He walked up to them. + +"What're you doing?" he asked. + +One of the people said, "We're counting how many people are marching in the parade. We want to make sure everyone is accounted for." + +Jack thought it was a great idea. "Can I help?" + +The man nodded and held out his hand. He said, "sure - it's a lot easier with two people." + +Jack helped him for a while, but then it got too hard. The numbers were too big, and he got bored. He went back to his mom and said "doing the counting was too stupid. I'm never doing that again!" + +His mom smiled. "That's okay, sweetie. I'm proud of you for trying!" +Once upon a time there lived a very gifted little girl. Her name was Emily. Emily loved playing outside, but one day she found something special. + +When she looked up, she saw a chimney! Emily was so excited. She ran over to the chimney and waved her arms above her head. She wanted to go up to the top of the chimney. + +Then suddenly, something amazing happened. A little bridge appeared out of nowhere and Emily realized she could climb up to the chimney. She skipped excitedly over the bridge and began to climb up. + +At the top of the chimney Emily saw something she had never seen before. It was a very special sign. It showed a hand with a beautiful rainbow around it. Emily thought that this must mean something special. + +Emily was so amazed that she decided to make it her mission to make sure everyone in the world could see this beautiful sign. She started to tell people about the sign, and soon, everyone in the world was talking about it. It didn't take long for the sign to become famous. + +Emily was so happy that she had found this special sign. Everyone was so grateful to Emily for being so gifted, and they all thanked her for sharing it with the world. +Once upon a time, there was a lively girl named Lucy. She really wanted to help her mom around the house, but her mom always said 'No'. No matter how much Lucy insisted, her mom would not let her help with tonight's task. + +But Lucy had an idea. She decided that if she did a big and special task her mom couldn't say no! So Lucy worked all day on her idea, collecting tricky things to make a surprise. + +That evening, Lucy's mom was tired from a long day at work. But when she saw what Lucy had made, she hugged her and said 'Yes!', Lucy could help with this special task. + +Lucy was so proud and happy that her mom had let her help with the task. From then on, Lucy was allowed to help with lots of things around the house and her mom always said 'Yes' to her ideas. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who liked melons a lot. She wanted to eat the melons even before asking for permission. One afternoon, she found a big, green melon in her garden. As soon as she saw it, Lily grabbed the melon and started to eat it without even asking. + +When her parents came back home, they saw what she had done and were very angry. Lily felt very ashamed of herself. Her parents reminded her that she should always ask before taking something. + +Lily was sent to bed early, but when she woke up the next day, she felt better. She had learned her lesson and promised herself to always think before taking something. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to think and ask before taking something that isn't yours. Even if you want something very badly, it's better to take a nap and think about it first. +Little Sammy was out on a boat with his mom and dad and they were looking out at the port. The port was full of boats, some going away and some coming in. Sammy's dad said that they were going to offer something to one person and he wondered who it would be. + +As they waited, a fierce storm began brewing and when it finally hit, it was fierce and almost unbearably cold. Little Sammy was scared, but his parents said they would make it to the port. When they finally reached the port, they saw a small boat in the distant. + +When they got closer, they saw a man in the boat, looking cold and wet. Sammy's father called out to him and asked if he wanted help. The man agreed and was welcomed aboard their boat. His clothes were soaked and he was shivering from the cold. + +His parents offered him a warm blanket and some hot chocolate to warm him up. He was so thankful and the hot chocolate tasted so bitter, but he kept drinking it until his body warmed up. Little Sammy looked around at the port and realized it was the same port they had seen when they first set out. He had a feeling something special was about to happen. + +Sure enough, his parents offered him a place to stay for the night and he gratefully accepted. Little Sammy smiled knowing that although the storm had been fierce, something good had come out of it. +Jill leaned against the refrigerator. She was excited because her mom had said she could get an ice cream from the inside. Everything would be brilliant! But as she went to open the door, she heard a strange noise. The door wouldn't open and it wouldn't move either. She tried to push it back and forth, but it wouldn't budge. She started to cry. + +Mommy came over to see what was wrong. She tried to pull the refrigerator open but even she couldn't get it. She said the door must be stuck. Jill was sad because she knew she couldn't get her ice cream now. + +Just then, they heard Daddy coming home. He tried to open the door too, but it still wouldn't budge. He grabbed a toolbox and started to take the refrigerator apart. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't fix it. The door stayed stuck forever. + +Jill was so disappointed. No ice cream and no refrigerator. Brilliant had turned into really bad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was feeling quiet and wanted to do something fun. + +She went to the kitchen and found some dough. She sat down at the table and started to move the dough around. She made shapes with it and laughed happily. + +The little girl kept moving the dough around for a long time. She made trees and other fun shapes. It was a great game! + +When she was done, the little girl put the dough away and went back to the living room. She was very happy and had a nice, quiet day. +Once there was a little girl who loved to paint. She had a brush that had been passed down for many generations. She played with it every day and enjoyed creating beautiful paintings. + +But one day, the little girl’s brush was gone. She couldn’t remember what she had done with it. She looked everywhere but it was nowhere to be found. + +The little girl got very upset and went to sleep, hoping her brush would show up. In her dream, her brush talked to her and told her to look in the fridge. + +So she opened the fridge and what do you know? There was her brush! And it was covered with a delicious chocolaty spread. The little girl smiled, grabbed her brush and dipped it into the chocolaty spread. That was the best snack ever! +Once upon a time there was an ugly track. It was so long and curled around like a worm. But no one wanted to go on it. + +Then one day a man and a little girl came to the track. The man said to the girl, “Let’s go on the track!†She was scared at first, but the man reminded her that there was nothing to be scared of. + +So, the girl and the man took the track together. As they walked, the man held the girl’s hand and reminded her that everything was alright. And soon enough, the girl forgot about how ugly the track was, and enjoyed the journey with her friend. + +When the man and the girl reached the end of the track, the man said to the girl, “Let’s go back on the track and have an even better time!†And that’s what they did. + +The girl and the man went back and forth on the ugly track until the sun went down. From then on, the girl would never forget the reminder that the man gave her - that it was ok to go on the track, even if it was ugly. +Once upon a time there were two best friends. One was a girl called Kim and one was a boy called Dan. They were playing in the garden and they were having lots of fun. + +They were running around in the sunshine and suddenly they noticed a pine. It was a big, big pine right in front of them. + +Kim walked closer to it and she noticed a hole in it. She looked inside and she said: "Dan, come look at this!" + +Dan peeped inside the hole and he said, "Wow, there's a ladybug in here!" He slowly put his hand in and he took the ladybug out. + +Kim and Dan were really excited and they wanted to play with the ladybug. So they tried to catch it. But it was too fast and it flew away. + +The two friends were sad and then they realized that sometimes life can be slow and unpredictable. So they just had to accept it and share a little hug. +Once there was a little pig. He was very happy with his life, but one day things changed. He found a big mud puddle and he just had to try it. He hopped in and started to eat the mud. + +He was so excited about eating the mud that he didn't notice that a big bull was coming. The bull was heading straight for him and it made him very nervous. He tried to run away but he was stuck in the mud! + +The bull was getting closer, so the little pig had to think quickly. He closed his eyes, and when he opened them the bull had gone. He was relieved, and he quickly hopped out of the mud. + +From then on, he never ate mud again – he knew that it was much too dangerous! +Once upon a time, there was a tree. It was a plain tree, and it was ready for decoration. The tree started to get spicier. First, bright stars were hung on the tree. Then, colorful ribbons were tied around the trunk. Finally, sparkling balls were hung on the branches. Everyone was so happy to see the tree so decorated! All the children laughed and played around the tree. They were so excited to see it start to sparkle and shine. The adults could not stop admiring how pretty and spicy the tree looked. Everyone was so happy they could not stop smiling. The tree shone brightly and decorated everyone's hearts with joy and happiness. What a wonderful tree! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim who loved to play outside. On this particular day, Tim saw something sparkly in the grass. He got excited and picked it up. What was it? It was a shiny knife! + +Tim was delighted and ran to the house to show his parents. He said, "Look! I found a knife." His mom and dad weren't so sure. "Oh no," his mom said, "Knives can be very dangerous. You must put it back." + +But Tim was enthuastic and begged, "Please let me keep it!" His dad thought for a minute and then said, "Alright, we will let you keep it, but always remember to be careful." + +So Tim kept the knife and had lots of fun with it. Anytime he found something special, he would take the knife out of his pocket and marvel at how sparkly it was. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Dave. He loved to play games. One day, his mommy said, "Let's tidy up the room!" Dave was excited, he said, "Okay!" + +He started to tidy up the room. He put away his clothes, his toys and his books. Then he decided to play a game. He found a game that he wanted to play. + +Mommy said, "Good job tidying up the room, Dave. You can play your game now." Dave was so excited that he jumped up and down. + +He started to play the game and he had lots of fun. He played the game for a long time. When he was done, he put the game away. He was so happy that he said, "Thank you, Mommy!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "You did a tidy job, Dave. I'm so proud of you for being willing to accept the challenge of tidying your room." Dave beamed and said, "Yay!" +Once upon a time, there were two boys who were best friends. Their names were Toby and Ben. Toby was four years old, and Ben was three years old. + +One bright, sunny day, the two boys decided to go on an adventure. They went to the forest, and they were excited to explore. + +Toby looked around and saw a tall, wooden cabin that was in the middle of the forest. It was really high. + +He said to Ben, "Let's check out the cabin". Ben said, "Yeah, let's go!" + +The boys eagerly climbed up the steps to the cabin. When they opened the door, they saw that it was very old and had been there for a long time. There were cobwebs everywhere. + +The boys stepped inside. Toby saw a bed in the corner and said, "Let's sit here and remain for a while!" Ben said, "Okay!" + +So the two boys sat on the bed and explored the cabin. They had a wonderful time together! +Once there was an old man. He was kind and always gave things to people. One day he noticed a beautiful lily. It was bright and yellow. So he picked it and gave it away to a little girl. She was so happy to get the lily that she hugged the old man. She said thank you in a happy voice. The old man smiled and said you’re welcome. He was glad he made the little girl happy with his gift. He knew from now on the little girl would always remember the beautiful lily he gave to her. +Once upon a time there was a harmless figure who was walking in a wood. Suddenly, the figure noticed a frowning face watching them. The figure was scared and felt unsafe. + +The figure kept walking until they arrived to a big tree with a house nearby. As they walked closer, the figure saw the frowning face again, this time it was a kind and gentle person. The figure felt relieved and smiled at the kind soul. + +The figure and the kind person talked for a while, and the figure learned that the person was looking for someone who could help them. The figure understood that the person was harmless and decided to help with whatever he needed. In the end, the figure helped the kind soul finish an important task. + +Afterwards, the figure felt happy and proud. The figure had done something good and learned from it. This story shows that it is important to do something good no matter how small it is. Helping people and being kind can bring us joy. +Mary was a little girl. She wanted a wheel for her birthday. One day, she saw a wheel in the store. It looked very tough and strong. She wanted it, but it was very expensive. Her mom said, "No, it's too expensive." + +But then, the store owner said, "I accept your offer." Mary was very happy. She took the wheel and ran home. + +When she got home, she put the wheel in the back yard and started riding it. Mary was so happy. She would ride her wheel every day. + +The wheel was tough and strong and it could take the weight of her. Mary kept riding until she was a big kid. She always remembered the wheel she had accepted. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl. Every day she ran outside with her umbrella. It was an enormous yellow umbrella that was just the perfect size for her. She loved to measure things with it. + +One day a fierce storm rolled in. The little girl was scared, but she bravely grabbed her umbrella and started to measure the rain. She could tell how fast the rain was coming down. + +The wind started to grow very strong. Suddenly, the wind ripped her umbrella from her hands and it flew up into the sky. The little girl wanted to chase after it, but the storm was too dangerous. + +The little girl sadly went inside. She was very sad that she never got her umbrella back. The storm only seemed to get stronger and she could never measure the rain again. +Katie was very excited for her first day of school. She was so happy to be in the new classroom and to make new friends. She hoped her day would be filled with fun and surprises. + +When she entered the classroom, she noticed something was wrong. It was very poor, with old and broken furniture everywhere. She wondered why the classroom was so dull and sad. + +Karen her teacher, who had just arrived, noticed Katie's disappointment. She gave her a big hug and smiled as she said, "Don't worry Katie, all of this will change by tomorrow. I promise". + +The next day Katie was amazed by the transformation in the classroom. Everything was colorful and bright. There were lots of artwork and decorations, and even a beautiful flower near the front of the room. + +Karen smiled and said, "See Katie, I told you it would be better. That flower there is called 'bloom'. It's a symbol of all the wonderful and exciting things we will do in our classroom". + +Katie couldn't believe how much the classroom had changed. She was so happy to be there and knew it was going to be the best school year ever. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Susie. She was 3 and had never been so excited in her life. Today, she was going to receive a special gift! + +Susie waited and waited, until finally the postman came and knocked on her door. He had a big box in his hand. + +Susie opened the box and inside was a beautiful basket filled with all sorts of things. She was so happy that she could hardly contain herself. + +When Susie opened the basket, she saw that it was filled with cookies, chocolates, and a teddy bear. She was so happy and gave her mum and dad a big hug. + +But when she looked inside the teddy bear she saw something else - a tiny puppy! Susie was so delighted that she couldn't believe her eyes. She held the helpless little puppy in her hands and hugged him tight. + +From that day onwards, Susie and her new puppy were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, two friends enjoyed a day in the forest. Then they saw a tall cabin. "Let's go inside," said one. + +They opened the door and stepped inside. Suddenly, there came an unexpected surprise. "What is this?" asked the second friend. + +"It looks like a party!" said the first. There were colorful balloons, a big cake, and lots of people. "It's a surprise party for you!" said a voice. + +The two friends had the best time. They played games and ate cake, then danced and sang late into the night. In the morning, it was time to go. They said goodbye to everyone and walked out of the tall cabin, already planning their next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Amy. She was so excited one day because she was going to the zoo with her family. She put on her hat, ran outside and waited with her mum and dad. + +When the bus arrived, they all pulled their luggage onto the bus and jumped on. Amy was so excited she couldn't stand still! + +When they arrived at the zoo, they saw a big group of animals. There were lions, tigers, monkeys and even elephants! + +Amy couldn't believe her eyes; she was so excited she wanted to hug them all. Then she looked up the hill and saw a big group of children. It was a play group! + +Amy ran up the hill and pulled her mum and dad with her. She ran up to the children and said "Hello!" The children were really excited to meet a new friend. + +Amy and the children laughed, ran and played together for the rest of the day. + +It was the best day ever for Amy! +Mama was sitting in a large chair with a book in her hands. She was so busy reading that she didn't notice her son slipping into the living room. He peeked around the corner, and his eyes were so wide that his mother couldn't help but smile. + +He tiptoed to the chair, then carefully climbed up onto his mother's lap. When he was settled, he leaned his head against his mother's chest. She put her book down, hugged him, and told him how much she loved him. + +He looked around the room, wide-eyed. Everything seemed so large, like the tall bookshelf against the wall and the big, fluffy rug on the floor. He asked his mother so many questions about the different things he saw. She answered patiently, and he felt so important, like he was the smartest kid in the world. + +Mama kissed the top of his head and picked up her book. He snuggled into her lap and closed his eyes, happy and content. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Max. Max was only three, but he was very brave. Every day his mommy would encourage him to try new things. + +One day, it was time for Max to go for a ride in the car. His mommy said he needed to put on his buckle, so he could be safe. Max wasn't sure what to do. He was nervous and worried that he couldn't do it. + +But his mommy showed him how to buckle the belt around his body and said, “You can do it!†Max was so glad he had been brave and tried. He had done it! His mommy was very proud. She gave Max a hug and said she was so glad. + +Max now knows that he can always be brave and try new things. With a little bit of encouragement he will always be successful! +Once there was a little frog who lived in a swamp. The frog was so small that it only came up to the swamp's edge. But this didn't stop it from dreaming big. + +One day, the frog decided to take a big adventure and travel further away from the swamp. It started hopping and hopping, far away from its home. + +After a while, the frog met an old turtle. "Where are you headed?" the turtle asked. + +The frog smiled. "I want to be successful!" it said proudly. + +The turtle smiled back. "Success can be a difficult thing to complete," it said. "But I know a place where you will find success." + +The frog thanked the turtle. Then it hopped right away, eager to find this place of success. + +Finally, the little frog reached a beautiful garden. Slowly it made its way through the garden and, right in the middle, it found the success it was looking for! The frog had completed the journey, and could finally rest. +One sunny day, Sarah was spending time outside with her best friend next to a big tree. They heard strange noises coming from behind the tree. Sarah was frightened, but her friend said that it was probably just an animal and nothing to worry about. + +They explored around the tree, looking for the strange noises. When they finally found the source, Sarah was even more scared. It was a large and scary wolf! But her friend stayed brave and very gently asked the wolf what was wrong. + +The wolf said that it was very sad because it had lost its tail. Sarah's friend said that they could help restore the wolf's tail. With some tiny turns and a lot of patience, the two friends managed to make the wolf's tail look almost like new! + +The wolf was so happy that it almost danced from joy! Although Sarah had originally been frightened, she was so glad to have helped restore the wolf's tail. From then on, she and her friend shared a trusting bond with the wolf. +One day, a little girl was outside playing with her friends. She saw the grass and thought it looked so nice and tidy. She wanted to touch it. She reached down and brushed her fingers through it. The grass felt so soft and cool. + +The little girl smiled and looked around. She saw a butterfly fluttering in the grass. It was so beautiful. She looked at it for awhile, then waved goodbye and ran back to her friends. + +That night, the little girl looked out her window. She saw the grass, so tidy and beautiful again. She smiled and said, "Goodnight grass." +Once upon a time, there was a worm who glowed in the dark. Every night, the worm would go outside to play with the other animals. He was the only one who glowed and the other animals were curious. + +One night, the worm felt very weak and his glow was not as bright as usual. He slumped near a tree and the other animals noticed. + +The other animals asked, "Why are you so weak worm?" + +The worm replied, "I'm tired and my glow is not as strong as before." + +The other animals were sympathetic and tried to cheer him up. They said, "We can help you get stronger! We can take turns playing with you so you can rest and get better!" + +The worm was so thankful and soon his glow became brighter than ever before. All the animals were happy for the glowing worm and played with him every night. They were supportive friends who never stopped believing in the worm. +The police were very hot. They wiped the sweat from their faces with soft cloths. Little Jack watched them as they worked hard. He liked to watch the police work and he waved at them. + +The police smiled back at Jack and waved back. They seemed to be very busy, but they always took a moment to greet Jack. He thought they were the nicest people in the world. + +Jack was hot too. He was wearing special clothes but the heat was still too much. He wiped his face with his little hand and shouted out to the police. The police laughed as they watched Jack. + +The police were always busy keeping the town safe. Jack wished he could help, but he knew he was too little. He got a special cloth and started to wipe the floors of the police station. The police were so pleased they gave Jack a big hug and promised to take him out for ice cream one day! +Jack was really happy on his birthday. He had a cake and lots of presents from his parents. His best friend, Sarah, was there too. But Sarah was not happy because she wanted a present from Jack, but he did not have one to share just yet. + +On the way home, Jack's mom told him that if he was a good boy she would get him a surprise. Jack was so excited he could barely concentrate on his chores. + +The night of Jack's birthday, his surprise arrived: a toy car for him to share with his friend, Sarah. Jack was so happy - he knew Sarah would be even more excited than him. + +The next day Jack could finally share his surprise with Sarah. She was so excited she hugged him tightly. For the first time, Jack saw Sarah smile and he was very happy. + +But Jack's sister, Sophie, was jealous of all the attention Sarah was getting from Jack. But Jack knew it was okay: he had enough toy cars for everyone, so he could also share with his sister so she would not feel left out. +Once upon a time there was a squirrel. One day he was walking through a meadow when he heard a loud noise. He looked around but couldn't see where the sound was coming from. He decided to creep closer and found a baby. + +The little squirrel was so surprised he didn't know what to think. He decided to get closer and said "hello". +The baby looked up with big eyes and said "hello" back. The baby then started to giggle and the squirrel started to squeak. + +The baby and squirrel started to explore the meadow together. They would run and jump and explore unknown places. Soon they were the best of friends. + +The baby and the little squirrel shared so many happy times together. Whenever the baby said "hello", the squirrel squeaked back. The baby smiled and they kept exploring the meadow and its unknown corners. +Once upon a time, there was an alligator in a river. He was very angry. He wanted to get out of the river and find something to eat. He tried swimming to the edge of the river. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't get out. + +Finally, he saw some people and he shouted, “HELP ME! HELP ME!†His voice was so loud that the people heard him and came over to the river. + +The people saw the alligator and grabbed him. They pulled him out of the river and put him on the ground. The ground was hot and dry and the alligator was happy to be out of the water! + +The people were happy to have helped the alligator. They were no longer scared of him and they were even able to pet him! The alligator was happy and the people were happy and they all went their separate ways. + +The alligator found a nice, cool spot in the forest and dried off in the sun. He was content and happy once more. +Once upon a time, there was a puppy named Petey. He was a perfect puppy. Petey wanted to find someone to play with him. Every day, he searched and searched but he couldn't find anyone. + +One day he noticed something special. He saw a stash of colorful toys that were all perfectly placed in a row. Petey ran to investigate. + +When Petey got to the toys, he saw a little girl. She was about three years old with long, beautiful hair. She smiled when she saw Petey and asked him, “Do you want to play?†+ +With excitement in his voice, Petey replied, “Do I ever!†The little girl then opened a basket full of balls and dolls. + +“What do you want?†She asked. + +“I want the best toy - the perfect one,†Petey yelped. + +The little girl started to laugh. She said, “I think I can supply the perfect one†and with that she pulled out a bright red bone shaped like a heart. Petey was so happy he started to jump up and down with joy. + +“That’s perfect! I love it!†Petey squealed. + +The little girl smiled. Petey and the little girl began to play with the perfect toy. They had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally who loved to explore. One day, while out on an adventure, Sally came across a big box. She was curious and decided to open it. When she did, she saw a surprise revealed! Inside was a crown, a loud trumpet and lots of colorful balloons! + +Sally put on the crown and the trumpet and yelled, "I have found the victory!" She felt proud of her discovery and wanted to show it to everyone. + +Suddenly, she noticed something else. Something was moving inside the box. She peered in and saw a dirty puppy! Sally was so excited and quickly took the puppy home with her. + +The puppy was very happy to have a new friend. Sally named him Victory and they were soon best friends! From that day, Sally and Victory shared lots of fun adventures. Together they discovered many surprises and revealed lots of secrets! +Once upon a time, there was a lively radish. The radish wanted to go for a fun adventure, so it set off across the countryside. + +On its journey, the radish met a big dog. The dog asked the radish what it was doing. The radish replied that it wanted to go on an adventure, but it didn't have any money. The dog offered to pay for the radish's ticket. The radish was very happy, so it thanked the dog and joyfully hopped onto the bus. + +The radish had a great time on its adventure. Everywhere it went, people were amazed by how lively it was! It made everyone smile and laugh. + +Finally, the radish was ready to go home. The dog paid for its ticket back, and then the radish hopped off the bus. + +The radish was very grateful for the dog's kindness in paying for its ticket. It waved goodbye and hopped away, still feeling lively and full of adventure. +Once upon a time there was a girl called May. She was very careful. She wanted to go to class. + +May asked her mom: “Mom, can I go to class today?†+ +“Yes, you can go, but be careful,†said her mom. + +So May went to the classroom. It looked so beautiful. She saw her friends and they were all excited, but then suddenly there was a loud noise! Smoke started to come from the corner of the school. + +May was so scared! She ran to her teacher and said, “Teacher, the classroom is burning! What should we do?†+ +The teacher said calmly, “Everyone stay calm! We must be careful and get out of the school quickly!†+ +So all the children and the teacher ran out of the school safely. The firemen came and put out the fire. Everyone was safe and everyone was happy. +Jeff was feeling competitive. He wanted to do something special for his mum’s birthday. He thought about taking her to the ocean. + +So Jeff went to the beach one day. He brought his mum a beach ball and a picnic basket with lots of foods to spoil her. + +When they reached the shore, the ocean was so big and blue. Jeff and his mum had fun kicking the beach ball and splashing in the water. They had so much fun that it made them hungry. + +Jeff took out all the food in the picnic basket and shared it with his mum. They ate until they could eat no more and then watched the sun set. + +Jeff had such a great time spoiling his mum and watching the ocean. He was so happy, he couldn’t help but smile. +Once upon a time there was a big engine. It was clean and shiny. One day, the engine fell down the stairs. Everyone was sad. They tried to pick it up but it was too heavy. Everyone tried their best to help but it was no use. The engine stayed at the bottom of the stairs forever, never to be clean and shiny again. +Once upon a time, there was a family who lived in a big house. The house was very old and had an attic. It was full of old books, things from the past and lots of cobwebs. One day, the family's little son wanted to explore the attic. But his mother shut the door. The little boy was curious, so he asked his mother what was inside the attic. + +The mother replied, "Something very special, my son. I want to keep it safe. You see, there is a very intelligent bird in the attic. It can talk and knows many things. He is very wise and I don't want anyone to take him away!" + +The little boy was amazed. He asked his mother if he could go up to see the bird. She said only if he was careful. The boy was so excited, he ran up to the attic and opened the door. The bird was sitting on a perch, looking at the boy very intelligently. + +The boy was amazed by the bird's wisdom. He shut the door and ran down the stairs to tell his mother all about the special bird in the attic. From that day on, the boy often visited the attic to chat with the wise bird. +Once upon a time, in the middle of winter, two little birds were flying together. They were very happy to be together, singing and chirping cheerfully. + +But soon, they came across a big, scary owl in the forest. The owl had big, fierce eyes and seemed to be very angry. The little birds were scared and wanted to fly away, but the owl said he would not let them go unless they promised him something. + +The owl told the birds that he wanted them to help him scare away the animals in the forest. He wanted them to be his helpers. The little birds did not like the idea and they were worried they would get hurt. + +They were very scared and did not want to promise the owl anything, but they did not know what to do. Finally, they decided that they would promise the owl that they would only do harmless things that would not hurt anyone. + +The owl was very happy and promised the little birds that he would not hurt them. He kept his promise and the two little birds were very thankful. From that day on, they were always happy in the forest, knowing the owl would keep his promise. + +The moral of the story is to keep your promises, even if you are scared, because it is the right thing to do. +One day, two young children were walking in the woods. They were looking for something special, but were not sure what. Suddenly, they spotted an elderly man walking up the path. As they watched, the man came to a stop next to a tall pine tree and began to untie a long cord from around the trunk. + +The children followed the man and watched as he tossed the cord into the air and then caught it before quickly folding it in half and looping the ends together. As they watched, the man continued to work, knotting the cord in four places. + +The man smiled and explained that the cord was a wish-knot, a special tool used to unite wishes. He told the children that if they needed any help, they could use the knot to keep them safe and make wishes come true. + +The children thanked the elderly man and ran back home. From that day forward, they kept the cord in the home and if they ever needed anything, they would use the wish-knot to make their wishes last forever. +Once upon a time there was a strong miner. He worked in a mine and everyday he went to work and dug for minerals. The minerals were precious and very valuable. + +One day the miner dug into a hard rock. He tried to break it, but it wouldn't break. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't break it. It was too hard. He had to resist it. He used a lot of force, but he could not break it. + +Finally, the miner heard a loud popping sound. The rock had broken! Inside the rock he found a fair diamond. It sparkled and shined in the light. + +The miner was very happy. He had found a fair mineral. It was a precious and valuable mineral. He knew he had been very lucky to find it. + +The miner thanked his lucky stars and went home with the mineral. He was happy and very proud of his discovery. He knew it was worth a lot of money. +Once there was a yellow film. It was special because it could record amazing things. Every day the film would collect amazing pictures and sounds. It was truly amazing. + +One day, a child wanted to take the film. The child was only three years old and didn't realize how special it was. But the child was so excited, they wanted to have the film all to themselves. + +The little one took the film away and kept it close. But eventually it was time to go home and the little one forgot to return the film. + +The next day, the yellow film was gone. The child never returned the special film and the amazing things it could record were lost for ever. +Once upon a time, there was a vendor who sold delicious treats. Everywhere she went, everyone wanted to join her to get a snack. One day, she came across a bitter person. He refused to join the vendor and considered her treats as far too sweet. The vendor was sad but still tried to encourage him to share her treats. The bitter person would not listen. The vendor decided to speak to her friends, who told her that she should be patient and continue to try to get the bitter person to join them. After days of kindness and negotiation, the bitter person finally joined the vendor to get a snack. Everyone was happy and ate the treats for the rest of the day. The end! +Fred woke early in the morning, ready for a new day. He saw an old barrel standing near his house. He wondered what this barrel could be used for. Suddenly, an old man came running towards him. + +"Good morning, Fred," said the old man. "This old barrel is for sale. Do you want to buy it?" + +Fred thought for a moment. "Yes, I think it looks ready," he said. "My family can use it for carrying things." + +"Wonderful! We can do the trade right away," said the old man. + +The old man gave Fred the barrel and Fred carried it inside his house. Later that day, he used the barrel to fill it with apples from his garden. He was very happy. He had made a good trade that morning and was ready to take on the world. +Once upon a time there was a poor boy. He had a top and he was very happy to have it. + +One day, he wanted to show it off to all his friends. He decided to take it outside and make it spin by the lake. + +The lake had lots of sticks and the boy thought, if he spun the top by one of the sticks the top would look even cooler. + +As he was spinning the top, it set a fire in the sticks. The sticks started to burn and he was so scared that he quickly ran away. + +The poor boy was sad to say goodbye to his top. He learned that one has to be very careful with fire. +One day, a man came to stay in a small house. All day long, the man was very miserable. He did not seem very happy, and it made the whole house sad. Nobody knew why he was so miserable. + +Each day he would sit in the corner, looking down at the floor. He did not smile, laugh, or play like the other people in the house. No one could make him happy. + +Finally, one day a small child came to visit the house. She had bright eyes and a big smile. She came over to the man and asked him to come and play with her. The man was hesitant, but the child's happy face convinced him. Together, they smiled and laughed as they played with toys. The little girl even taught him a new game! + +The man had not smiled in a very long time, but he was very happy now. From that day forward, he stayed with the little girl and her family. They played, laughed and learned so many new things together. + +The man had finally found joy, and with it, he left his miserable days behind him. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Jenny and Ben. They liked to play together every day. + +One day, Jenny and Ben decided to go searching in the woods. They wanted to explore and have an adventure. + +While they were searching, they saw a very naughty squirrel. It was running around taking things from people's gardens. Jenny and Ben thought this was wrong, so they decided to try and teach the squirrel the right way to behave. + +They tried to give the squirrel some advice on how to be nice and kind. They showed it how to look after other animals and showed it where to find food without stealing. + +At first, the squirrel was a bit naughty, but eventually it learned and started to behave really nicely. Jenny and Ben were so proud and happy that they had been able to help the squirrel. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear living in the forest. He was always looking for adventure. One day, he decided to explore deep in the woods. He was so excited! + +As he was walking, he came across a big weapon. He was so surprised that he stopped and asked it, "What are you?" + +The weapon replied, "I am a weapon, a big weapon. I can help you with your exploration." + +The bear was very excited. He took the weapon and discovered lots of amazing things in the forest. He saw big trees, lots of animals, and a waterfall. + +At the end of the day, he was so happy about all the new things he had discovered with the help of the big weapon. He thanked the weapon for all the help and continued on his journey. +Once upon a time there was a girl who had a pet bunny. She loved it so much and was always so happy. But sometimes the bunny didn't do what she wanted it to. She would get mad and hate it! + +One day, the girl was walking near a park when she saw a big flower. It was bright and light and so pretty! She wanted to pluck it to give her bunny, so she did. + +When she got back home, she was very excited to show her bunny the flower. But the bunny didn't like the flower and hated it so much it ran away! + +The girl was very sad and she never wanted her bunny to hate anything she liked. So she went back to the park and left the flower there. The girl learnt a lesson that day - it is not always good to give something you like to someone you love if they don't like it too! +Once upon a time there was a bee, his name was Buddy. He was a happy bee, who enjoyed gathering nectar from pretty flowers in the meadow. +Buddy lived in a hive with his family and friends. Every day he and his hive worked hard to make sweet honey from their nectar. + +One day a harsh storm blew into the meadow and the wind was strong and cold. All the flowers were blown away and the hive was left without any nectar to collect. + +Buddy was so sad he did not know what to do. His friends told him of a magical place further away where they could find some flowers to collect. Buddy set off alone to find the magical place. + +Finally, Buddy arrived at a beautiful valley where lots of flowers were in bloom. Buddy searched the valley until he found a hive that was full of fresh nectar. The other bees were so kind and when they heard Buddy’s story they shared their nectar with him. + +Buddy returned home delighted, with lots of nectar. The hive was soon buzzing and everyone worked together to cook the sweet honey. This made Buddy very happy. + +This taught Buddy a lesson, that sharing is always better than being harsh. +Molly was so excited to see all the paints at the store. She picked one up and showed it to her mom. + +"Mommy, I want this paint!" said Molly. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a nice paint Molly. But let's stay calm and look at all the options first, okay?" + +Molly thought for a moment and then said, "Okay mommy. Let's stay and look at all the paints together." + +So they stayed and looked at all the paints. Molly's mom showed Molly how to mix the colors to make different shades. They picked out some special colors and went home. + +As soon as they got home, Molly ran to her bedroom and spread her paints across the table. She picked up the brush and started to paint. Molly painted and painted, thinking about all the fun colors and shades she had made with her mom. + +Molly spent the whole afternoon painting and feeling very calm and content. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Mark and Matt, who were playing in the park. Mark looked at Matt and said, "Let's fly!" + +Matt looked excited. "Yes!" + +The two friends ran around, hopped on their knees and flew as high as they could. They flew so high until they could see the ancient mountains in the horizon. + +Suddenly, Matt stopped flying. He looked a bit worried. + +Mark asked, "What is it?" + +Matt said, "I'm scared to fly too high - I'm afraid I'll get lost in the mountains!" + +Mark smiled at his friend, "It's okay - we can fly together and stay safe!" + +The two friends continued their flying, but this time they stayed close together. They explored the sky and had great fun. + +The moral of the story is: When you are scared or worried, it's best to share your fears with your friends. Together, you can do special things and have even more fun. +Once upon a time there was a little man. He was very curious and he wanted to test everything. One day, he found a yellow bed. He thought it was so pretty! He wanted to test how it felt. He jumped onto the bed and it was so soft! The little man liked it so much he wanted to take a nap. He snuggled up in the yellow bed and soon fell asleep. + +When he woke up he found out he had been dreaming. The little man was sad but then he got an idea. He would test everything else around him so he wouldn't be sad anymore. He found a chair, a toy car, and a big tree. The little man tested each one and was very happy. + +At the end of the day, the little man was very tired. He went back to the yellow bed and happily fell asleep. He was so happy he had found such a cozy place to sleep. In the morning, he tested one last thing. He tested to see if he felt rested and happy. He was very pleased with the result! +Once upon a time there was a bald man who wanted to play with a net. He asked his friend if he could borrow his net. + +His friend said, "I'm sorry, but I don't have a net." + +The bald man was sad, so he decided to go on a journey to find a net. He traveled through the forest, over the hills and across rivers. After a long time, he found a net in a pond. + +The bald man was very happy. He said, "Thank you for the net. Can I keep it please?" + +The pond said, "Yes, you can keep the net. Have fun playing with it!" + +The bald man thanked the pond and went home. He was very excited to show his friend the net. His friend said, "Wow, you got a net. Let's go outside and play." + +And so the bald man and his friend went outside and played with the net. They laughed, jumped and had so much fun! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Chloe who was very curious and always asked questions. One day she asked her dad, "What is the mightiest shape?" + +Her dad smiled and said, "A triangle. It has three sides and three angles." +Chloe was amazed and begged to learn more about the mighty triangle. + +So with Chloe's dad's help, she began to learn all about the different properties of the triangle. She learned that it was the only shape made up of only straight lines. She also learn ed that it had three angles that added up to 180 degrees. + +Chloe was so happy to learn all these new things. She felt so proud of herself for mastering the mighty triangle. + +From then on, Chloe and her dad learned lots more about shapes and geometry. Chloe knew that the triangle was the mightiest shape of them all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to mix. She was always taking things and mixing them together. One day she was mixing in her garden and she noticed something sour. It was waste! She had mixed together pieces of food waste, old soil and some leaves. + +The little girl made a funny face because the mix smelled sour. She decided to try it anyway and it tasted really bad! She quickly spat it out and started to laugh. She realised that she had made a mistake by mixing all of the waste together. + +The little girl was careful to separate the waste from then on, and she made sure not to mix it together again. She had learnt an important lesson – mixing waste together didn't always turn out well! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Polly. She had a special book with lots of pages and she loved to read it every day. But one day, after she finished reading the book, Polly decided to do something else - she was going to sing! + +She opened the book to the first page and sang out loud. She sang a song about the sun, the moon and the stars in the sky. The music was so beautiful that it made Polly's heart feel all warm and happy. + +Just then, there was a knock on her door. It was her friend, who had come to visit. Polly showed her friend the book and said, "Look! I was singing this song". Her friend smiled, then asked Polly to sing the song again. + +So Polly opened up the book to the same page and sang the song again. This time, her friend joined in and they both sang together. They sang so tightly and happily, that it felt like the room was full of sunshine. When they finished, they gave each other a big hug and promised to sing together again soon. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Joe. Joe really wanted to ride in an automobile, but his parents said no. Joe was very sad. + +One day, Joe saw his mom tying her shoe. He asked her, "Mommy, can I tie too?" His mom said he could and showed him how. Joe was so excited! + +Soon, Joe was tieing things everywhere. He decided he could tie an automobile. So he tried to tie his mom's car, but it was too big! Joe's parents were not happy. + +His mom said, "Joe, that was very stupid. You can't tie a big car like that." Joe was sad and said, "But can I still tie something?" + +His dad said yes and gave him a rope. Joe happily tie the rope around his dad's chair. His dad smiled and said, "See, Joe? You can tie smaller things." Joe was so happy and said, "Yay, I can tie small things!" +One day, two friends, Jack and Jill, were playing with blocks. Jack took two blocks and put them together. He thought it fit perfectly. He asked Jill, "Does it fit?". Jill said, "Yes, it sure does!". Jack smiled and said, "Let's make a taste test!" + +He then took one of the blocks and put it to his mouth. He tasted it and said, "Yum, apple! What does yours taste like?" Jill tasted the other block and said, "Mine tastes like banana yum!" They each took a few more bites of the blocks and giggled. + +The two best friends had a lot of fun tasting the blocks. They decided to make more blocks the next day and enjoy their delicious taste test. +Florence and her mom were in their garden gathering flowers. Florence was very bossy, telling her mom exactly how she wanted to arrange the flowers in the garden. Her task was to pick the colourful petals and arrange them in a pretty pattern. + +“Mommy, I know how to do this task†Florence said. + +“That's great sweetheart†her mom said, “but please don't be too bossy. Remember, it's nice to ask instead of ordering your friends around. That way you'll get along better and make friends easier.†+ +Florence thought about what her mom said and understood. She smiled and nodded. + +“OK mommy, I won't be bossy†she said. + +After they finished gathering the flowers, Florence and her mom proudly enjoyed their finished arrangement. Florence remembered to be polite and friendly instead of bossy and it felt good. Her mom was happy. + +The moral of the story is that it's better to be polite and ask nicely instead of being bossy. +Steven wanted to kick something. He saw his dad in the kitchen getting lunch ready. His dad was very busy, chopping up some broccoli. Steven thought it looked fun, so he asked his dad if he could try it. His dad said, "Maybe after lunch, Steven. Let's eat first, ok?" Steven thought that was ok. + +After lunch, Steven and his dad went back to the kitchen. His dad gave him the big knife - but he said to be careful. Steven carefully chopped the broccoli, enjoying himself. When he was done, he asked his dad if he could try kicking something. His dad smiled, and put down a big plastic ball. + +Steven was excited! He ran over to the ball and kicked it as hard as he could - and it went flying across the room! His dad laughed as Steven ran after it, ready to kick again. Steven spent hours kicking the ball, and had lots of fun. He was very happy he got to kick something and chop broccoli - he thought it was a perfect day! +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit who liked to hop. Everywhere she hopped, she saw yummy things to snack on and she was always full of happiness. One day, she hopped across a wide meadow and spotted something extra yummy - a giant, juicy carrot! She hopped closer, eagerly anticipating the delicious meal. + +Suddenly, something grabbed her! It was a fox, and it was filled with trouble! The little rabbit cried, "Let me go! Please don't take me!" The fox growled and said, "I can't let you go, because if I do I won't get my yummy meal!" + +The little rabbit had no idea what was going to happen, but all her previous hopping around had been a setup for the rabbit's bad ending. All the yummy vegetables she had seen before had been leading up to the fox finding her and now no matter how much she begged, the fox dragged her away, never to be seen again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Maria and Jack. Maria had found a sparkling jewel one day in the park and had decided to keep it. Jack saw it and wanted the jewel for himself. + +Maria said, "No, the jewel is mine. I found it first!" + +Jack argued back, "But I want it!" + +The two friends started to fight for the jewel. They pulled it back and forth until suddenly it separated into two. Maria felt dizzy. + +Jack said, "Did you see what happened? We should share the jewel like friends." + +So, Maria and Jack agreed to share the precious jewel together. They learned that it is better to be kind to others and work together instead of separating. +Once upon a time, there was a great rock. It was so big and smooth that everyone wanted to touch it. One day, there was a child and he wanted to move it. He pushed and pushed with all his might, but the rock wouldn't move. After trying and trying, he stopped and felt so sad. + +The next day, he came back with his friends. They all pushed and pulled, but the rock still wouldn't move. They all felt so sad and regretted trying to move it. + +The days went by and in time, the child realized that the rock was great just where it was. He didn't need to move it, he was content just looking at it. Eventually, all of his friends realized the same thing- the rock was great! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Grace and Emma. Grace was very silly and loved to swing on the playground. Emma loved to look at the pastel colored flowers in the trees. + +One day, Grace said to Emma, "Let's swing together! It'll be so much fun!" Emma said, "Yes, yes! Let's swing together!" + +So, the two of them went to the playground and began to swing. Grace laughed and Emma screamed with joy. They swung higher and higher, and the sun shone brightly above them. + +After swing for a while, Grace said to Emma, "Let's play a silly game!" Emma said, "Yes, let's!" So, they played their silly game, laughing and smiling. + +It was a very happy day in the park and the two friends will always remember their silly time together. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah who lived a wild and adventurous life. Every day she would go out and explore the woods around her home, sometimes she would even go to the beach. + +One day, when Sarah was heading into the woods, she heard a strange noise. When she looked up she noticed a beautiful butterfly wearing a white mask. Intrigued, she decided to follow the butterfly to find out where it was going. + +The butterfly flew deep into the woods and then stopped at a clearing where it had a conversation with another butterfly wearing a similar mask. Curious, Sarah decided to approach them. + +When Sarah finally got close enough she asked the butterflies, "What are you two up to?" + +The butterflies replied, "We're going to use our masks to protect ourselves from the wild animals. Do you want to come with us and use one too?" + +Sarah replied, "Yes! That sounds like a lot of fun. I'm ready to join you!" + +Sarah and the butterflies explored the woods, taking care to watch out for wild animals, and the mask kept them safe. Through the use of their masks, Sarah and the butterflies were able to have an exciting and safe adventure. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jake and Sam. Jake had an oil can and Sam had an empty oil can. + +They had a plan to add oil from Jake's can to Sam's. It was going to take a long time because Jake's oil can was very full. + +The two friends started to fill up Sam's can but it took forever. Sam wanted to finish faster, so he started to add too much oil. + +The oil spilled over and made a mess. Now the two friends had a problem! How were they going to fix it? + +They thought and thought until finally, they had an idea. They would use a cloth to wipe up the mess and they would go slow and only add a little bit of oil at a time. + +So they wiped up the mess and slowly added oil until Sam's can was full. They both smiled and were so proud of themselves for solving the problem. And that's how Jake and Sam worked together to add oil in a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a fox who was very careless. He didn't think about the dangers around him and skipped and hopped about the meadow happily. One day, he stumbled upon a big sign on the edge of the meadow. The sign said, "Danger! Don't Pass!" + +The careless fox didn't listen and hopped over the sign. As soon as he stepped on the other side, a big, scary animal jumped out in front of him. It was a bear! + +The fox was so scared and he ran back across the sign, but the bear was too fast and came after him! Just in time, a kind hunter rode out of the woods and saw what was happening. He stepped in and shouted, "Hey! Don't mess with this fox!" + +The bear stopped, turned around, and ran away. Then, the hunter turned to the fox and said with a kind smile, "Be more careful next time around the meadow, okay little fox?" + +The fox nodded and slowly hopped back to the meadow, this time keeping a far distance from the sign. +One day, a small girl was having a lot of fun playing in the backyard. She saw something interesting and decided to collect it. It was a small pipe! She was so excited to have the pipe and decided to show her parents. They were both very happy with her find and played with her as if it were a toy. They pretended to send messages through the pipe. Everyone was having such a wonderful time! + +Next day, the girl decided to go back to the backyard to check if there were anything else to collect. But this time, she was not as lucky. After hours of exploring the backyard, she found nothing except a few leaves. Disappointed, the small girl decided to go back home and do something else. + +However, she did not forget the wonderful time she had when she found the small pipe. She continued to look around and collect things in her backyard, hoping that one day she might find something as exciting as the small pipe. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy bear. He was always grumpy and never seemed to have a smile on his face. + +One day he was walking in the forest when he heard a woman's voice. He followed the sound and soon came to a small pond. At the edge of the pond he saw a woman. She was singing and playing in the water. + +The bear asked the woman, "Why are you so happy?" + +The woman smiled and said, "I am swimming in the pond and it makes me feel happy. You should try it too!" + +The bear thought about it for a moment and then said, "No thank you. I am too grumpy". + +The woman smiled and said, "It might make you less grumpy if you try it". + +So the bear decided to give it a try. He entered the water and the chill of the water made him gasp. But soon the bear felt more relaxed. He swam a few laps and soon he was laughing and smiling. + +When it was time to get out of the water, the woman handed him a towel. The bear thanked her with a smile and said, "This water made me less grumpy. You were right!". + +The moral of the story is that sometimes when we try something we were afraid of, it can change our attitude. +Once upon a time, there was an old nation on the edge of a vast sea. People lived there in peace, enjoying the simple things in life. But one day, a great storm threatened the nation. Rain washed over the land, and the sea surged higher. + +The people knew they must take action. So they worked together to wipe away the rain, and to keep the sea at bay. Everyone had an important job to do, no matter how young or old. + +In the end, the people of the old nation were successful in keeping their land safe. Even though the storm was strong and fierce, the people had determined spirits – and the land remained safe and dry. The people celebrated their victory, thankful to have worked together to protect the precious nation. +Once upon a time, there was a cold castle in the sky. Every day, it would print rainbows and stars. One day, the castle ran out of time and the rainbows started to fade. Frightened, the castle begged for help. + +Suddenly, a rainbow fairy flew down from the clouds. She waved her wand and printed beautiful rainbows all around the castle. The castle shone brighter than ever and the air was full of joy. + +But the fairy warned the castle to make sure it printed rainbows every day to keep itself happy. The castle promised it would and they waved goodbye. To this day, the castle still prints rainbows every day and stays happy and warm. +Once upon a time there was an island. Every day, all the people on the island would go out and study. They would try to find out new things and be smart. + +One day, however, something strange happened. A big wave came and crashed onto the island. The wave was so strong that it changed everything. People were scared, and the island was different. + +After a while, the people realized that the island was still the same. They noticed that the wave had made some new things, but the normal things were still there. The people started to feel better, and they went back to studying like they did before. + +The island was never quite the same. But the people kept studying, and soon enough everything was almost normal again. They realized that by studying, they could help keep their island safe and happy. +David and his mom were very reliable. Each day, David's mom worked hard so he could have the best life possible. One day, David asked his mom to go sailing with him. She said yes! Together they put on their hats and they quit their job for the day. + +They went to the beach, where they saw a boat. With a big smile David said, "That boat looks perfect for sailing!" Mom nodded and said, "Yes, it sure does! Let's go see it up close." + +They walked up to the boat and they both knew it was perfect. David and his mom put on their life jackets and got in. They were ready to sail! + +David felt so excited. He had never sailed before but he knew it would be amazing. The sun was shining and the wind was blowing. David and his mom sailed and sailed, until the sun went down. + +David and his mom sailed until it was dark. Then, they sailed back to the shore. Mom said, "I’m so proud of you, David. You were reliable today!" David smiled and said, "Thank you mom!" David knew he had an amazing day. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three and she loved to explore. One day she was playing in the backyard when she noticed something interesting. It was a mineral. + +"Mummy, look!" She called excitedly. "I found a mineral!" + +Mummy smiled and walked over. "That's so interesting," she said to Lucy. "What do you think it is?" + +"I don't know," Lucy replied. She knelt down and looked at the mineral. + +Mummy laughed. "I think it might be a diamond. Would you like to keep it?" + +Lucy nodded happily and put the mineral in her pocket. From that day on, every time Lucy looked at it, she felt like she'd found a very special treasure. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jill. She was three years old and she liked to do yoga. Every day she put on her special clothes, stretched out her arms and legs and went "ommmmm". + +One day, Jill was doing her yoga when a strange man walked up to her. He said, "I have three gold coins. I'll give them to you if you don't scream". Jill thought the man was honest and so she nodded and stayed quiet. + +But then the man started to do some very bad things. Jill felt scared and wanted to scream, but she didn't want to let the man down. + +Eventually the man said goodbye and walked away. Jill was so relieved that she shot up and screamed with all her might! + +But it was too late. The man was already far away and no one heard Jill's scream. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient mailbox. It was old and rusty, but it still stood tall. One day, a young girl named Rachel decided to attach something to the mailbox. She was very curious to see what would happen. + +Rachel went up to the mailbox and carefully attached a piece of string to it. She stood back and watched as the wind blew the string around. She giggled as it swayed back and forth in the breeze. + +Suddenly, a voice came from the mailbox. + +"What are you doing?" the voice asked. + +Rachel was startled. She looked around and saw nobody. + +"Who said that?" she asked. + +"I did!" said the mailbox. + +Rachel smiled. She was delighted that the ancient mailbox had spoken to her. + +"Hello, Mr. Mailbox," she said. "I'm attaching a piece of string to you so I can tie a letter to you." + +The mailbox was pleased. + +"That's a wonderful idea! I'm sure the letter will find its recipient soon," he said. + +Rachel nodded, then waved goodbye to the old mailbox as she skipped away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. Joe was only three years old, but he already had a lot of adventures. + +One day he was walking in the forest and he saw a cute little animal all alone. Joe knew he had to save it, so he carefully put it in his pocket. + +The little animal was scared, so Joe decided to find it something special. He saw a box full of all different kinds of textures. He chose a clean one and carefully put it in with the animal. + +The little animal was so happy. He burrowed down into the texture to take a nap. Joe knew he had saved the little animal and he felt very happy. + +The little animal was so thankful that he gave Joe a big hug and even a kiss on the cheek. + +From then on, Joe and the little animal were the best of friends. They enjoyed exploring the woods and playing together. Joe always knew he had saved the little animal and he was so happy that he had. +Mommy told Alex it was time to clean his room. Alex was excited because he knew it meant they were having a party later. He quickly grabbed the broom and started cleaning the floor. He had to move his special car out of the way. When he was done, he looked around and everything was tidy. + +Next, Alex went outside to clean the garden. He picked up all the leaves and threw them in the bin. After he finished, he was very hungry. He ran inside to get something to eat. + +When he got back, he saw that everyone had arrived for the party. All his friends were there and they were eating yummy food. Alex was very happy and they all had a great time. Finally, it was time to go to bed. Alex was so excited to go to sleep so he could have another party the next day. +Once there was a strong little girl who lived in a big circle house. One day she was feeling sad. Her eyes started to fill with tears and soon she was weeping. + +The little girl's mommy came and picked her up in her arms. Together, they sat on the floor in a big circle and the mommy said, "Let's pretend this circle is a magic protective bubble. Nothing bad can get in, only love and happy things." + +The little girl stopped weeping. She felt safe and so she hugged her mommy tight. Her mommy said, "Let's make our circle of love even bigger and stronger. And even if you feel sad, our circle of love will make you feel better." + +The little girl really liked this idea. She hugged her mommy again and together they made a strong and special circle magic. The mommy said, "Now no matter what happens, this circle will always protect you and make you feel better." + +The little girl smiled and kissed her mommy. She knew that the circle of love was always with her, keeping her safe and happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mia. Mia was very brave and liked to explore. One day she went looking for an adventure. + +After walking for a while Mia found something shiny. It was a big diamond! Mia was very excited and wanted to keep the diamond, so she quickly picked it up. + +But then she heard a noise. She looked up and saw a big dragon! Mia was very nervous and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, the dragon spoke in a friendly voice - it said that it was just looking for its diamond. + +Mia realised that the diamond must have belonged to the dragon, so she carefully replaced it, smiled and said goodbye. The dragon thanked Mia for being so brave and flew away. Mia felt very proud and decided to go home. + +The end. +Bob and his mommy were sitting on the grass in the park. Bob was very curious about the big truck that was parked nearby. + +"Mommy, can I go and look at the truck?" Bob asked eagerly. + +His mommy smiled and nodded. Bob could hardly contain his excitement and ran over to the truck. He peered inside and looked around curiously. + +Suddenly, he heard two men talking. They were standing by the truck and seemed to be discussing something important. Bob was too far away to hear what they were saying, but he edged closer to try to hear. + +The men stopped talking and looked his way. They smiled and nodded a greeting. Bob smiled shyly, then waved and ran back to his mommy. He told her all about the truck and what he had heard the men talking about. + +His mommy was delighted with Bob's curiosity and praised him for being so attentive. She made a mental note to take Bob back to the park the next day to have a closer look at the truck. +Once upon a time, there was a little kangaroo called Toby. He was three years old. + +One day, Toby was in the playroom with his mum. He was holding a red ball. + +“Mum,†said Toby, “can I chew this red ball?†+ +Mum shook her head. “No, Toby, that’s not safe. You can’t chew it.†+ +Toby looked sadly down at the ball. He wanted to chew it so much. + +“Mum,†he said, “what if I get an operation? Can I chew it then?†+ +Mum smiled. “No, Toby. Even after the operation, you still can’t chew the ball.†+ +Toby was scared. He didn’t want an operation and he wanted to chew the ball. “Mum, please!†he pleaded. + +But Mum wouldn’t change her mind. Toby had to put the red ball back in the playroom. + +But Toby wasn’t too sad. He knew he could always go play with other toys in the playroom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved to go to parties. One day, she decided to go to an unknown party. She put on her prettiest dress and did her hair. Then she looked in the mirror and admired her beautiful look. + +When she got to the party, she saw a big bowl of water. All the other kids were washing their hands in it. The little girl didn't know why, so she asked them. They explained to her that you have to wash your hands before eating. + +The little girl was excited! She didn't know washing was such an important part of a party. She loved how it made her hands feel clean and fresh. + +After she washed her hands, she ate lots of yummy food! She had so much fun at the party. She learnt something new that day - why washing is important - and she left the party feeling happy. +One day, Charlie was playing in his backyard. He was playing with a ball. He threw it far away, into the field. He decided to go and get it. + +He walked up to the field, but it was very big. He took a deep breath, then started walking. Then, he saw something he did not expect. + +At the other side of the field, there was a gentle, white sack. It looked like it was full of something. Charlie was curious. He slowly walked over and touched the sack. + +The sack moved! Charlie quickly stepped back. But it wasn't a monster in the sack at all. + +A small kitten came out from the sack! It mewed, then walked over and started rubbing against Charlie's leg. Charlie was so happy he bent down to pet the gentle kitten. + +The little kitten showed him that the field was more than just a big place. It was also a place full of surprises! +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little bird. He liked to fly high in the sky and explore the world. + +One day, the bird was flapping his wings above a meadow. Suddenly, he heard a happy welcome from the ground below. He looked down and saw a group of smiling children. + +The children were excitedly pointing to something on the ground. The bird flew down to take a closer look. He saw it was a beautiful flute. + +The children welcomed the bird and asked him to play some music. He thought it sounded like a good idea, so sat there and flapped his wings in time to the music. Everyone was happy and danced in the meadow. + +When the music was finished, the children thanked the nosy little bird and waved goodbye. The bird flew away with a smile, knowing that he had made many new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy. He liked to bounce around the room. Every day he went out to the garden and bounced on the grass. Then he would come back inside and bounce on the bed. + +One day, he found an iron in the garden. He didn't know what it was so he picked it up and bounced with it! The iron made a funny noise so he bounced it around the room, making it noisier and noisier! + +The boy really liked bouncing with the iron. Every day he would go outside and bounce it around the garden and then come back inside and bounce it on the bed. It made him very happy. + +The little boy's bouncing days were always filled with joy and laughter. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, John and Lucy. They wanted to attach something to the wall. So they found a strawberry they wanted to attach and so they tried. + +But when they tried to attach the strawberry, it wouldn't stay up. Again and again, John and Lucy tried but the strawberry still wouldn't stay up. They were feeling sad and frustrated. + +Suddenly, Lucy had an idea. She found a cheerful yellow butterfly and asked John to attach the butterfly to the strawberry. They both tried and fortunately, it stayed up! + +John and Lucy were happy and cheered with joy. Now, their wall was very cheerful and strawberry was glittering in the sunshine. +Once upon a time there was a dog who loved to play outside in the nice warm sun. He had lots of bones to play with and was very happy. + +One day, the dog got so excited playing with his bone that he twisted his paw! He tried to keep playing, but it was too sore. So he walked slowly back to his home. + +When he got back home, he lay down on the rug and went to sleep. He felt so sleepy that he soon fell into a deep sleep. He slept for a long time and dreamed about chasing bones in the sunshine. + +When he woke up, his paw felt better. He smiled and hopped around, happy that he didn't have to be sleepy anymore. He went outside and played with his bones again in the sunshine. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Maria. She loved to play pretend and often imagined playing games like chess. One day her parents invited her to play chess with her older brother. She had never played before, so Maria was very careful to make sure she knew the rules. She watched her brother intently as he moved his pieces around the board. + +When it was Maria's turn, she moved her pieces carefully but made a few mistakes. She was frustrated so she started to pretend instead. She pretended she was playing the game, by moving the pieces like her brother had shown her, but pretending none of the moves counted. Maria felt like a champion and she was so proud of herself. + +Meanwhile her brother, who had been watching her, could see that Maria was playing pretend. He waited until Maria had made her last pretend move and then announced that she had won the game, even though they were not really playing. He was helping Maria to understand that by pretending and trying her best, she could learn a game like chess and become better and better at it. + +Maria learned an important lesson that day: with practice and careful thought, you can use pretend to learn something new. Therefore, it is important to always be careful and try your best. +Once upon a time there was a rag. He was a free rag, ready to zip all around whenever he wanted. One day he saw a balloon, and he wanted to join the fun and zip around with the balloon too. But the balloon didn't want him to come along. The balloon said he wasn't good enough and that he was too slow. + +The rag was very sad and all his friends could see. They all knew he was ready to zip with the balloon, just like they were. Then, one of his friends had an idea. His friend said, "There is a way, but it will take all of us to make it happen". + +All the friends worked together, linking their arms and making a big chain. Then, the rag was at the very end of the chain, linked to the balloon. They all counted to three and the rag zip off with the balloon. He was flying in high and the rag was so happy. + +He had learnt a very important lesson that day. With the help of his friends, he was ready to rise and zip in the sky! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were looking for food,so they went out to the forest. They each grabbed a spear and started looking for something tasty. + +Suddenly, one of the friends shrank. They couldn't believe it! They looked around and saw a strange-looking plant. + +The plant was calling for them. They knew it was trouble, but they couldn't resist it. They took a few bites of the plant. All of a sudden, the other friend also shrank! + +They were very scared and they ran away. Despite the tasty treat, they were both gone forever. + +The end. +Once there was a naughty boy who loved to rock. He would rock in his chair, rock in his bed and rock until he was dizzy. One day, the boy was rocking so hard that he made a spark. He had never seen a spark before, so he was amazed and kept rocking until another spark came out. The boy was so excited to see the sparks and rock his chair even faster. Every time he rocked, more sparks came out. Soon enough, the whole room was filled with sparkling lights and the boy was giggling with glee. The naughty boy had discovered something new and amazing and he loved it! +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. Every night Lucy's mum asked her to tidy her room before dinner. Lucy sighed and shrugged. Even though she was only three years old, tidying her room was a big job. + +First, Lucy gathered all the toys from around the room and put them in the toy box. Then, she lined up all the books on the bookshelf; her mum said it looked much neater that way. + +But even after all this work, Lucy's room was still not tidy enough. Lucy looked around, trying to find something more she needed to do. Then, she spotted something that had not been there before: dust on the shelf. + +Lucy put her finger in the dust and wiped it away. She smiled as she looked around, satisfied that her room was now tidy. She gave a little shrug and said, "There, now my room looks nice!" +Once there was a boy named Jake. He was playing outside with his friends when he tripped and hurt his knee. He started to cry and his friends ran inside to get him a bandage. + +When his friends returned, they were holding a rare bandage. It was so special because it was yellow with white stars. Jake was so excited and he put the bandage on his knee. + +Now that the bandage was on, Jake felt better! He picked himself up and started to play again. He hoped that his knee would feel better soon. + +The bandage worked like a charm and Jake's knee soon felt better. He was so happy that he could play outside again with his friends. From then on, Jake never forgot to be careful when playing outside. +Once upon a time there was a nice bird. It was a beautiful blue bird. Every day the bird would wake up and sing a happy song. The bird was very happy and it loved to sing. + +One day it was walking in the forest and it saw an orange. It was so beautiful and the bird wanted to try it. So it pecked the orange and juice squirted everywhere! The bird tasted it and it was so sweet and delicious. + +The bird was so happy that it started to sing a happy song. It sang louder and louder until the whole forest could hear it. All the other animals stopped to listen and they all liked the song too. + +The bird kept on singing and everyone was so happy. Even the orange smiled as the beautiful songs echoed through the forest. It was a wonderful day and everyone enjoyed it very much. +Once there was a big vase that was a beautiful colour. It had been there since forever and it was very special. One day, a naughty 3 year old decided to have a closer look. He was very gentle and careful. However, on the way back from the vase he jumped around and started to run. Suddenly, he slipped, and the vase fell off the table and smashed into the ground! He tried his very best to stop but he was too late. He was very scared and didn't know what to do. His mum saw what happened and scolded him very loudly. He was quite sad but his mum told him kindly that it was okay, he was only small and made a mild mistake. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a human who was very intelligent. He liked to take long jogs in the park so he decided to go jogging one morning. He put on his jogging shoes and went outside. He started to jog and felt the wind on his face as he ran. + +He felt really happy while he was jogging and soon, he was finished. He was feeling so energetic from his jog that he decided to challenge himself with a new exercise. He started to do some jumping jacks. + +He was so intelligent that he knew exactly how to do the exercise. He jumped up and down, stretching and bending his legs as he moved. He felt relieved and happier after he was done. + +The human enjoyed his jog and the jumping jacks. He felt proud of his accomplishments and more intelligent from challenging himself. He went inside, feeling happy and ready to tackle the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lulu. Lulu was a curious and adventurous three-year-old. Every day, she would explore outside and search for exciting things to discover. + +One afternoon, Lulu saw something that made her very excited. It was a duck! She ran up to the duck and asked, "Hello, what are you doing here?". +The duck replied, "I'm looking for a new pond to swim in. Can you help me?". + +Lulu was eager to help the duck. She told the duck that she was going to search for a new pond, and she would try to find the perfect place for him. + +Lulu searched the whole afternoon and eventually she found a wonderful pond. The duck was overjoyed! He thanked Lulu, and they said their goodbyes. + +The next day, Lulu went back to the pond. She was excited to see if the duck was still there. And sure enough, the duck was happily swimming around in the water! + +Lulu was delighted that her search was successful. She had helped the duck find a perfect new home, and was very happy that she had been able to help him. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who wanted to record a dragon. He asked a young boy if he could help him record the dragon. The young boy agreed and together, they started their adventure. + +As they approached the dragon, the dragon looked very bossy. He said he did not want to be recorded and roared angrily. The young boy was a bit scared and the old man said, "Don't worry. We won't bother him if he does not want to." + +The old man looked at the dragon and said, "We just want to record you and then we will be on our way. Would that be okay?" The dragon thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, but only for a few minutes." + +The old man and the young boy recorded the dragon and soon they had enough material. The dragon was very happy that he had been recorded. The old man thanked the dragon for his co-operation, and both the old man and young boy went back to the old man's house. They enjoyed the recording of the dragon for many years to come. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tim. He wanted to buy something nice. One day he went to the store and bought a pond. It was very big and smooth. + +He brought it home and put it in the garden. He spent all day filling it with water. Finally it was full and Tim was very excited. + +He could see lots of fish in the pond. It was so shiny and smooth! He was so happy with his pond. + +Every day he would go to the pond to watch the fish swim. Then he would feed them some food he bought. It was so fun! + +Tim loved his pond so much and was very pleased with what he bought. +Once upon a time there was an old man named Bob. Bob was so polite that all of the people in his village loved him. One day Bob decided to invite his neighbors over for a gathering. He put on a big white veil and opened his door. All of the people were so happy to see Bob in the veil. Everyone was so polite and said hello to Bob. They all talked and laughed and enjoyed each other's company. After a while they all said goodbye and thanked Bob for the invitation. Bob was so happy that he invited his neighbors over. He said to them, “Thank you for being so polite and coming over today.†+Once upon a time, there was a man who sat by a distant fire. He was roasting a stick with a juicy marshmallow on it. The man was happy and laughed as he watched the marshmallow slowly turn golden brown. Suddenly, the man's leg started to burn! He had been too close to the fire and now he was in pain. He stood up and moved away from the blaze, hopping away on his one good leg. + +The man quickly hopped to a nearby pond and he submerged his leg into the cool water. It felt so good to the man's burning leg. + +He stayed there for a while and thought about why he had been too close to the distant fire in the first place. He decided never to do that again. The man dried off his leg and slowly walked away, back to his cozy home. He was very happy to be back home safe and sound with his wonderful friends. + +The man never let himself get too close to a fire again. He would always remember the time when his leg was burning from being too close to the distant fire! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she had a favorite pot that she liked to carry around. One day, Lily saw a boy who didn't have any toys to play with. She felt sad for him and wanted to help. + +Lily thought about her favorite pot and decided to give it to the boy. But the pot was too heavy for her to carry all the way to the boy's house. She asked her mom for help, and together they brought the pot to the boy. + +The boy was so happy to have a toy to play with. Lily felt happy too, even though she didn't have her favorite pot anymore. She realized that sharing is important and that sometimes things don't belong to us forever. It's better to make someone else happy than to keep something all to ourselves. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but one day it started to rain really hard. Lily's mom gave her an umbrella to keep her dry. The umbrella was big and colorful, and Lily loved it. + +As Lily was walking outside with her umbrella, she saw a bird. The bird was trying to whistle, but it sounded bad. Lily felt bad for the bird and tried to whistle too. She blew air through her lips, but she couldn't whistle very well either. + +Suddenly, the wind picked up and Lily's umbrella started to shake. She held onto it tightly and closed her eyes. When she opened them again, she saw that the rain had stopped and the sun was shining. Lily felt happy and proud that she had kept herself dry with her umbrella. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind on his feathers. One day, Blue met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily asked Blue, "What do you like to do?" + +"I like to soar in the sky!" Blue replied. + +Lily smiled and said, "I dream of flying like you, Blue." + +"That's normal," Blue said. "Everyone has dreams." + +From that day on, Blue and Lily became good friends. They would talk about their dreams and fly together in the sky. Blue was happy to have a friend who loved to soar just like him. +Once upon a time, there was a kind monkey. He lived in a big tree in the jungle. One day, a little bird came and asked the monkey for some food. The monkey was happy to offer the bird a lime that he had picked from the tree. The bird was grateful and flew away happily. + +The monkey was very modest and didn't like to show off. He was happy just living in his tree and sharing his food with others. One day, a group of other monkeys came to visit him. They saw that he had a lot of limes in his tree and asked him to share. The monkey was happy to offer them some limes and they all had a feast together. + +From that day on, the monkey had many friends who came to visit him in his tree. They all knew that he was kind and always willing to offer them something to eat. And the monkey was happy to have so many friends who appreciated his modest life in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was always bored and didn't know what to do. One day, he went to the park to play. While he was playing, he saw a magnet on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friend, Sally. + +Sally asked, "What's that?" + +"It's a magnet," Timmy replied. + +"What does it do?" Sally asked. + +"It picks up things," Timmy said. + +Sally and Timmy started to pick up all sorts of things with the magnet. They picked up paper clips, coins, and even a spoon! They had so much fun that they forgot they were ever bored. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes all you need is a little imagination to turn something boring into something fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on her computer, especially when her mommy would offer her some sweet snacks. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, do you want some sweet cookies?" Lily said, "Yes, please!" and happily munched on her snack while playing on her computer. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily accidentally spilled her juice on the computer and it stopped working. She cried and cried, but her mommy couldn't fix it. Lily was so sad that she couldn't play her favorite games anymore. + +From then on, Lily learned to be more careful with her computer and not eat sweet snacks while playing on it. She missed her computer, but she knew it was her fault that it broke. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved planes and always dreamed of flying in one. + +One day, Tim's mom said, "Let's plan a surprise for daddy's birthday!" Tim was excited and asked, "What's the surprise?" His mom replied, "We are going on a plane ride to a special place." + +Tim was happy, but he was worried about the food. He didn't like spicy food. He asked his mom, "Will the food on the plane be spicy?" His mom said, "Don't worry, we will ask for non-spicy food." + +On the day of the surprise, Tim and his family went to the airport. Tim saw the big plane and said, "Wow, that's a big plane!" They got on the plane and flew to a beautiful beach. Daddy was so happy and Tim had a great time. He even liked the food because it wasn't spicy! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his friends. One day, his mom said they were going to a special event. Timmy was excited because he loved going on adventures. + +When they got there, Timmy saw lots of fun things to do. He wanted to ride the big roller coaster, but his mom said it was too expensive. Timmy was sad, but he still had fun playing games and eating yummy snacks. + +As they were leaving, a man offered Timmy a ride on the roller coaster for free. Timmy was so happy and thanked the man. But then, something terrible happened. The roller coaster broke and Timmy was hurt. His mom took him to the hospital and he had to stay there for a long time. Timmy learned that sometimes things that seem too good to be true can be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures with her family. One day, they went on a trip to a big house in the woods. When they got there, they had to unpack all their things from the car. + +Lily noticed something strange about the house. It had a mystery feeling to it. She asked her mom and dad, but they didn't know what she meant. They just said it was an old house. + +As they explored the house, they found an old chest. It looked like it had been there for a long time. Lily was curious and wanted to open it, but her dad said it was locked and they didn't have the key. + +Later that night, they all went to bed. But Lily couldn't sleep. She wanted to know what was in the chest. So she snuck out of bed and went to find it. She found the key and opened the chest. But inside, there was nothing but an old, grumpy ghost. The ghost scared Lily so much that she ran back to her room and hid under the covers. From that day on, Lily was too scared to go on any more adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her family. One day, they decided to go to a hotel for a vacation. + +When they arrived at the hotel, Lily noticed something strange. The hotel pool was covered with a big tarp. She wondered why it was covered and asked her parents. They said that it was because there was going to be a big storm later. + +Lily didn't like the sound of that. She didn't want the storm to ruin their vacation. Later that night, the storm came and it was very loud. But because the pool was covered, the water stayed clean and safe. Lily was happy that the hotel was smart enough to cover the pool. She knew that they were going to have a fun vacation after all. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and sing songs. One day, she met a sad little boy named Max. Max was crying because someone had told him a lie. + +Lily asked Max what was wrong, and he told her the truth. Someone had slapped him and said mean things. Lily felt sad for Max and wanted to help him feel cheerful again. + +She told Max that she would be his friend and that he didn't have to listen to the mean words. Lily also said that the truth was important and that it was never okay to slap someone. + +Max felt better after talking to Lily, and they played together all day. They sang cheerful songs and had fun. Lily was happy that she could help Max feel better by telling him the truth and being a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a doggy named Max. Max was a good boy who loved his family. One day, Max's family went to eat dinner. They put Max's food on a plate and gave it to him. Max was happy because he belonged with his family. + +Max ate his food and waited for his family to finish eating. After dinner, Max's family went to watch TV. Max sat next to them and was very loyal. He loved being with his family and they loved being with him. + +When it was time for bed, Max went to his own bed. He was happy to have a bed that belonged to him. Max fell asleep and had good dreams about his family. +Once upon a time, there was a sheep named Baa. Baa loved to eat grass and play with his friends. One day, Baa saw a big ice cream cone on the ground. Baa wanted to eat it, so he started licking it. + +Suddenly, a little girl came up to Baa and said, "That's my ice cream! You can't eat it!" Baa felt guilty for taking the girl's ice cream. "I'm sorry," said Baa. "I didn't know it was yours." + +But it was too late. The sun was hot and the ice cream started to melt. Baa watched sadly as the ice cream dripped away. The little girl was very angry and she chased Baa away. Baa felt very sad that he had made the little girl upset. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore nature. One day, she found a charming butterfly trapped in a jar. The butterfly fluttered its wings, trying to escape. + +Lily knew she had to help the butterfly. She carefully unscrewed the lid of the jar and released the butterfly. It flew away, free to roam in nature once again. + +Lily felt happy knowing she had helped the charming butterfly. From that day on, she made sure to always respect and protect the nature around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy box that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his room. Timmy didn't want to clean up his toys because he wanted to keep playing. + +Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, if you clean up your toys, we can display them nicely on your shelves for everyone to see." + +Timmy thought that was a good idea, so he started to clean up his toys. He put his cars in one pile and his blocks in another. When he was finished, he put all his toys on the shelves. + +Timmy's mom noticed that the toy box was empty now. She said, "Timmy, don't forget to lock your toy box so your little sister can't get into it." + +Timmy locked his toy box and said, "Okay, Mommy. Now my toys are safe." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around. One day, she was playing on the swings and she got very dizzy. She laughed and laughed, but then she fell off and hit her head. + +Her mommy came running over and picked her up. She could tell that Lily was hurt and started to worry. She took Lily under a tree to rest, but Lily kept crying and crying. + +Suddenly, Lily stopped crying and went very still. Her mommy tried to wake her up, but Lily didn't move. Her mommy called for help, but it was too late. Lily had passed away. Her mommy was very sad and cried for a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends in the park. One day, she found a shiny stone and decided to hide it so no one else could find it. + +Lily was very careless with the stone and accidentally dropped it into a hole. She tried to get it out but it was too deep. She was sad that she lost her special stone. + +Her friend, Timmy, asked her what was wrong. Lily told him about the stone and how she lost it. Timmy said he could help her find it. They searched and searched but couldn't find the stone. + +Lily was sad and went home. She learned that being careless can lead to bad things happening. She wished she had been more careful with her special stone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cherries, especially the red ones. One day, she saw a beautiful, delicate cherry on a tree. She climbed up to reach it, but it was too high. + +Lily asked her big brother, Max, to help her get the cherry. Max tried to reach it, but he couldn't either. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and the cherry fell to the ground. + +Lily and Max both wanted the cherry, but they didn't want to fight over it. So, they decided to share it. They ate the cherry together and then took a nap under the tree. They slept peacefully, dreaming of cherries and happy times together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jelly for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy more jelly. + +When they got home, Lily's mom said, "Let's put the jelly in the fridge to settle." Lily didn't know what that meant, so she asked her mom. "Settle means to let it rest and get ready to eat," her mom explained. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. They had so much fun together that they got a little crazy and knocked over the jar of jelly. "Oh no!" they cried. But Lily's mom said, "Don't worry, we can clean it up and have some more jelly later." + +And that's exactly what they did. They cleaned up the mess, put the jelly back in the fridge to settle, and had a nice snack later. Lily learned that sometimes things can get a little crazy, but it's important to stay calm and clean up the mess. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the wind. One day, the wind was so strong that it blew her hat away. "Oh no!" cried Lily. "My hat is gone!" + +Just then, a kind boy named Max came by. "Can I help you find your hat?" he asked. "Yes please," said Lily. Max looked all around and finally spotted the hat caught in a tree. He climbed up and got the hat down. "Here you go," he said, handing it to Lily. + +"Thank you so much!" said Lily. "You're a good helper." Max smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help." From then on, Lily and Max played together in the wind, and Lily always made sure to hold onto her hat tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to eat and sleep all day long. One day, a bird flew by and Whiskers tried to catch it, but he missed. He was sad and hungry. + +Then, Whiskers saw a group of mice trying to build a missile to shoot at the cat. Whiskers knew he had to prevent the mice from hurting him. He thought about what he could do and decided to befriend the mice instead. + +Whiskers realized that being kind and making friends is better than being mean and fighting. He learned that preventing conflict is important and that he could make new friends by being nice. From that day on, Whiskers had lots of friends and never went hungry again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a little red wagon. She would pull it around the house and pretend she was taking her toys on a big adventure. + +One day, Lily's mom took her to the park. Lily was so excited to play and she brought her little red wagon with her. She pulled it all around the park, collecting sticks and rocks to bring back home. + +As the sun began to set, Lily's mom noticed something in the distance. She pointed and said, "Look Lily, what a sight!" Lily looked and saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. + +Lily remembered that she had a special toy at home that looked just like a rainbow. She couldn't wait to get back home and show her mom. When they got home, Lily ran to get her toy and brought it back to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "What a great sight! You really do have a little treasure." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a ranch with her family. The ranch was big and had many animals like horses, cows, and chickens. + +One day, Lily went exploring and discovered a rough path. She followed the path and found a secret garden. The garden was filled with colorful flowers and butterflies. Lily was very happy to have found it. + +She ran back to her family and told them about the secret garden she discovered. They all went to see it and were amazed by its beauty. From that day on, Lily visited the garden often and loved to play there. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. She loved to eat peanuts and play in the jungle. One day, Ellie went to the doctor for an exam. The doctor said Ellie was very healthy, but she needed to weigh less. + +Ellie was sad because she loved to eat peanuts. She decided to go on a diet and eat only vegetables. She also started to exercise more. After a few weeks, Ellie felt better and lighter. She was happy and proud of herself. + +But one day, Ellie saw a modern circus with lots of peanuts. She couldn't resist and ate too many. Ellie became very sick and the doctor said she weighed too much again. Ellie was very sad and wished she had never gone to the circus. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One morning, he woke up early to see the sunrise. He saw the sun slowly come up and it made him happy. + +Timmy decided to go to the park to play. He saw a girl playing in the water and he wanted to join her. He said, "Hi, can I splash with you?" The girl replied, "Yes, you can. That's polite of you to ask." + +They splashed in the water and had so much fun. After playing, they said goodbye and went home. Timmy felt happy because he made a new friend and had a great time splashing. +Once upon a time, there was a fast little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play in the park. One day, she went to a picnic with her family. Her mommy poured her some yummy juice in a cup. Lily drank it all up and asked for more. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and the cup fell over, spilling the juice on the ground. Lily was sad, but her mommy told her not to worry. She poured her some more juice and Lily was happy again. They continued to have a fun picnic together, playing games and eating sandwiches. + +When it was time to go home, Lily was tired but happy. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for pouring me some juice, mommy. I love you!" And with that, they went home, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his football all day long. He would kick it and throw it and run after it. One day, it started to rain outside and Timmy's football got all wet. + +Timmy's mom saw him looking sad and asked him what was wrong. "My football is all wet and lonely," Timmy said. "Don't worry," his mom said. "We can dry it off and play with it later." + +Timmy's mom took the football and put it in a warm place to dry. Timmy was happy again. "Thank you, Mommy," he said. "You're welcome, Timmy," his mom replied. "Now let's go play something else until your football is all dry and ready to play with again." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice-cream so much that she always asked her mom for it. One day, her mom took her to an ice-cream shop. Lily was so happy that she started jumping up and down. + +As they were eating their ice-cream, Lily saw a boy with a loud toy. She asked her mom, "Mommy, can I have a loud toy too?". Her mom said, "No, Lily. It's not nice to have a loud toy in public. It might bother other people." + +Lily understood what her mom said and nodded her head. She then marked the spot where they were sitting with her spoon so they could come back to the same spot next time. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be considerate of others when she was out in public. +Once upon a time, there was a red monkey who loved to wander in the forest. One day, he met a little girl who was also wandering in the forest. "Hello, little girl!" said the monkey. "Do you want to be my friend?" + +"Yes, I want to be your friend!" said the little girl. + +The monkey and the little girl played together for a long time, but then the monkey wandered off into the forest again. The little girl called after him, "Come back, monkey! Don't leave me!" + +But the monkey didn't listen. He wandered too far into the forest and got lost. The little girl never saw him again. She was very sad and cried for a long time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a terrible fear of the dark. He would always ask his mom to leave the light on at night. One day, Timmy met a friendly dog named Spot. Spot was very kind and Timmy began to trust him. + +One night, Timmy was scared and didn't want to sleep in his bed. Spot came to his room and Timmy felt safe with him. Spot slept next to Timmy and he didn't feel scared anymore. Timmy realized that he could trust Spot and that he was a good friend. + +From that day on, Timmy wasn't scared of the dark anymore. He knew that Spot would always be there to protect him. Timmy was happy to have a friend he could trust. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike with her friends. One day, Lily's friend, Tommy, asked her, "Can you make your bike go fast?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, I can make my bike go fast!" She pedaled her bike as fast as she could, and Tommy exclaimed, "Wow, you are so speedy!" + +Lily smiled and said, "I like to ride smooth too, so I always make sure my tires are pumped up." + +Tommy nodded and said, "I need to make sure my bike is smooth too." From that day on, Lily and Tommy made sure their bikes were always speedy and smooth for their fun rides together. +Once upon a time, there was an old monkey who loved to eat bananas. He would climb up the tree every day and pick the ripest banana he could find. One day, he saw a little monkey who was also looking for bananas. + +"Hello, little monkey," said the old monkey. "Do you want to share my bananas with me?" + +"Yes, please!" said the little monkey happily. + +So the old monkey and the little monkey shared the bananas. But soon, the old monkey started to suffer from a tummy ache. He had eaten too many bananas and couldn't climb down from the tree. + +"Oh no!" cried the little monkey. "What can I do to help?" + +But it was too late. The old monkey was too sick and he couldn't move anymore. The little monkey was very sad and didn't know what to do without his friend. From that day on, he climbed up the tree alone and picked his own bananas, but he always remembered his old friend who suffered from eating too many bananas. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to hop in the grass and eat carrots. One day, Fluffy saw a pastel-colored flower. It was so pretty! Fluffy hopped over to it and sniffed it. Suddenly, a dark cloud covered the sky and it started to rain. Fluffy got scared and ran to his burrow. His mommy was there and she hugged him. "Don't worry, Fluffy," she said, "the rain will stop soon." Fluffy felt better and nodded his head. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and draw pictures. One day, she wanted to make a paper butterfly, but she needed scissors. She asked her mom, "Mommy, can I have the scissors please?" Her mom gave her the scissors and said, "Be careful not to cut yourself." + +Lily started to cut the paper, but it wasn't perfect. She tried again and again, but it still wasn't perfect. She felt sad and said, "I can't do it, it's not perfect." + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. It doesn't have to be perfect. Just do your best." + +Lily took a deep breath and tried once more. She twisted the scissors and cut the paper carefully. When she was finished, she held up the paper butterfly and smiled. "It's not perfect, but it's beautiful," she said. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy fruits, especially melon. One day, she went to the grocery store with her mommy to buy some melons. While they were picking out the melons, Lily observed a rare bird outside the store. She pointed to the bird and said, "Mommy, look! A pretty bird!" + +Her mommy replied, "Wow, Lily! You have a great eye for observing things. That bird is very rare. Let's watch it for a little bit." + +Lily and her mommy watched the bird together for a few minutes before going back to picking out their melons. Lily was so excited to eat her favorite fruit and couldn't wait to tell her daddy about the rare bird she saw. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma's house because it was always so perfect. One day, Lily went to visit her grandma and found a lost puppy. She was so happy to find the puppy and wanted to keep it. + +Lily asked her grandma, "Can I keep the puppy? It's so cute!" But her grandma said, "No, Lily. The puppy belongs to someone else. We need to find its owner." + +So, they went around the neighborhood to find the puppy's owner. They asked everyone they met if they knew who the puppy belonged to. Finally, they found the owner and returned the puppy. + +Lily learned that it's important to find the owner of lost things and not keep them for ourselves. She felt proud that she did the right thing and promised to always do so in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to explore the forest. One day, she saw a beautiful rose and felt curious about it. She wondered if it smelled nice or if it felt soft. + +As she reached out to touch the rose, she accidentally pricked her finger on a thorn. It hurt a lot and she started to cry. + +Lily's mom came to her rescue and comforted her. She explained that even though things may look pretty, they can still hurt us. The moral of the story is to be careful and always ask for help when we feel unsure. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play soccer with his friends. He practiced every day and dreamed of winning a trophy. + +One day, Tim's team played in a big game. They played very well and won the game. Tim was so happy that he wept tears of joy. + +At the end of the season, there was a big awards ceremony. Tim and his team went to see who won the trophy. Tim was nervous but excited. + +When they called out the winner, Tim's name was announced! He won the trophy! Tim was so happy and felt fine. He knew that all his hard work had paid off. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read her mommy's magazines. One day, she found a magazine with pretty pictures of flowers. She admired the pictures so much that she cut them out and put them on her wall. + +But then, Lily's little brother spilled juice on her favorite dress. She felt miserable because she loved that dress. But then she remembered the pretty pictures on her wall and it made her feel a little better. She admired them again and felt happy. + +From that day on, whenever Lily felt sad or miserable, she looked at her pretty pictures and admired them. And she knew that everything would be okay. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite thing to do was to sit and read books. One day, Lily fell and hurt her leg. Her mommy took her to the hospital to see the doctor. + +When they got to the hospital, Lily was scared. But the doctor was very nice and made her feel happy. "Don't worry, Lily. Your leg will be all better soon," said the doctor. + +Lily sat on the hospital bed and waited for the doctor to fix her leg. She looked at the pictures in her book and talked to her mommy. After a while, the doctor came back and said, "Okay, Lily. Your leg is all better now. You can go home!" Lily was so happy and she thanked the doctor. From that day on, Lily knew that the hospital was a place where people could go to feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy cart and pretend she was going shopping. One day, she saw a shiny toy in the store that she really wanted. But her mommy said they didn't have enough money to buy it. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Then, she met a man who said he could help her get the toy. He gave her a fake coin and told her to use it to pay for the toy. Lily didn't know it was fake and was so happy to finally have the toy she wanted. + +But when they got home, her mommy saw the fake coin and got angry. She told Lily that it was wrong to steal and that she had gained nothing but trouble. Lily felt ashamed and sad that she had done something bad. She cried and promised to never do it again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy lion. He liked to jump, but he always fell down. One day, he met a little girl. + +"Hello!" said the girl. "Why are you so clumsy?" + +"I don't know," said the lion. "I just can't jump very well." + +The girl had an idea. "Let's practice together!" she said. So they practiced jumping and jumping, until the lion got better and better. + +"Wow, you're great at jumping now!" said the girl. + +"Thanks," said the lion. "You're a great teacher." + +From that day on, the lion was no longer clumsy. He could jump high and far, all thanks to the little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue had pretty blue feathers and loved to fly high in the sky. One day, Blue saw a little girl with a hurt foot. Blue felt thoughtful and wanted to help the girl. Blue flew down to the ground and hopped over to the girl. + +The girl was happy to see Blue and tried to pet her. But suddenly, a big dog came running towards them. Blue tried to fly away, but the dog jumped up and caught her in its mouth. The girl cried and cried because she loved Blue and wanted her to be safe. + +Everyone was sad because Blue was gone forever. The girl's foot got better, but she still missed her friend. She thought about Blue every day and wished she could fly up to the sky to see her again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily was very gifted, which means she was very good at doing things. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help put up some Christmas lights. The Christmas lights had bulbs on them that shined very bright. + +Lily said, "Sure Mom, I can help! Can I sign my name on the Christmas card too?" + +"Of course, Lily!" said her mom. + +Lily helped her mom put up the Christmas lights and they looked so pretty. When they were finished, Lily's mom gave her a gift. It was a shiny new pen to sign her name on the Christmas card. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mom! I love my new pen!" +Once upon a time, there was a little pig named Peppa. Peppa lived in a barn with her friends, the cows and the horses. One day, Peppa noticed that the barn was very messy and not organized at all. She asked her friends, "Why is the barn so messy?" + +The cows and horses didn't know the answer, so Peppa decided to clean up the barn herself. She put all the hay in one corner and the tools in another corner. The cows and horses saw how organized the barn looked now and thanked Peppa for her hard work. + +But then, a big storm came and the barn started to shake. The cows and horses were scared and didn't know what to do. Peppa quickly questioned, "What can we do to stay safe?" + +One of the cows suggested that they all huddle together in the middle of the barn. Peppa agreed and they all stayed close together until the storm passed. After the storm, the barn was a mess again, but Peppa didn't mind. She was happy that everyone was safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, but her mommy told her not to eat too much because it could hurt her tummy. Lily promised her mommy that she would only eat a little bit of candy. + +One day, Lily saw a big bowl of candy on the table. She wanted to eat it all, but she remembered her promise to her mommy. She only took a few pieces and put them in her mouth. They tasted so good! + +Later that night, Lily's tummy started to hurt. She felt sick and couldn't sleep. She realized that her mommy was right and she shouldn't have eaten so much candy. From then on, Lily remembered her promise and only ate a little bit of candy at a time. She learned that keeping promises is important and that too much candy can hurt her tummy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to hug her teddy bear and play with her toys. One day, Lily went to a restaurant with her mommy and daddy. Lily's mommy asked her what she wanted to eat, and Lily said she wanted a burger and fries. + +After a little while, the waiter came to their table and asked Lily's mommy what she wanted to order. She ordered a salad and some soup, and Lily's daddy ordered a steak. When the food came, Lily's burger looked so yummy that she took a big bite and smiled. + +Suddenly, Lily noticed a man sitting at the next table who was deaf. She felt sad that he couldn't hear the sounds around him, so she gave him a big hug. The man smiled and hugged her back. Lily felt happy that she could make someone feel better with just a hug. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to play in the jungle with her friends. One day, Ellie was playing with a ball when she accidentally stepped on it and it broke. + +"Oh no! My ball is broken," Ellie said sadly. + +Her friend, a little mouse named Mickey, came over to see what happened. "What's wrong, Ellie?" Mickey asked. + +"My ball is broken," Ellie replied. + +Mickey had an idea. "Don't worry, Ellie. I can help you. I know a magic spell that can shrink the ball back to its normal size." + +Ellie was amazed as she watched the ball shrink back to its original size. "Wow! Thank you, Mickey. You're the best friend ever!" she said happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she and her mommy went for a drive to the park. While they were driving, a big storm came. The rain was pouring down and the wind was blowing hard. Lily was scared and troubled. + +Mommy tried to calm her down and keep driving, but then they saw a tree had fallen on the road. They couldn't drive any further. Mommy was worried because they were stuck in the storm, but she had an idea. They got out of the car and ran to a nearby house. + +The people in the house were very nice and let them in. They waited there until the storm passed. When it was over, they thanked the people and went back to their car. Mommy drove them home safely. Lily was happy to be home and told everyone about their adventure in the storm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They saw a tree with yummy fruit on it. Lily wanted to eat the fruit but it was too high up. She tried to jump but she couldn't reach it. She felt frustrated. + +Then, her mommy told her to observe the tree. Lily looked at the tree and saw a ladder next to it. She climbed up the ladder and picked some fruit. It was so sweet and juicy! She was happy and not frustrated anymore. She ate the fruit and shared some with her mommy. They had a fun day at the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to eat oranges, especially when they were ready to eat. One day, Timmy's mom bought him a big, juicy orange from the store. Timmy was so excited to eat it! + +But when Timmy tried to peel the orange, it wouldn't come off. He tried and tried, but it just wouldn't budge. Timmy was sad because he really wanted to eat the orange. + +Then, Timmy's mom had an idea. She took a knife and split the orange in half. Timmy was so happy! He could finally eat the orange. And it was so sweet and delicious! From then on, whenever Timmy had trouble peeling an orange, he knew to split it in half. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in the water with his fish friends. One day, Nemo wanted to swim faster and be strong like his fish friends. So, he decided to practice swimming every day. + +But after a few days, Nemo got tired and wanted to quit. He thought he could never be as strong as his fish friends. But then, his fish friend told him to keep practicing and not to quit. They said he could be strong too if he kept trying. + +So, Nemo listened to his friend and kept practicing. He swam every day and drank lots of water to stay healthy. And soon enough, Nemo became very strong and could swim faster than all his fish friends. He was so happy he didn't quit and kept trying. And from that day on, Nemo knew that if he tried hard enough, he could do anything he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy was very small and loved to play with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends went on an adventure to find a treasure. They searched and searched until they found a big skeleton. Timmy was scared and wanted to go home, but his friends were brave and wanted to complete the adventure. + +Timmy felt ashamed that he was scared, but his friends were kind and helped him feel better. They all worked together to find the treasure and had a lot of fun. Timmy learned that it's okay to be scared sometimes, but it's important to have friends who will help you complete your goals. The moral of the story is that friends can help you overcome your fears and complete anything you set your mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite one was a teddy bear. She loved it so much that she always kept it with her. + +One day, Lily accidentally threw her teddy bear too high and it hit the ceiling. She was scared that her teddy bear was going to be hurt. Her mom told her not to worry because the ceiling was very strong and the teddy bear was safe. + +Lily felt ashamed that she threw her teddy bear too high and didn't value it enough to take good care of it. From that day on, she promised to always be careful with her toys and to value them more. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, his mom said he could go to the park with his uncle. Timmy was so happy! His uncle was bald, but Timmy didn't mind. + +At the park, Timmy and his uncle played on the swings and went down the slide. Timmy's uncle even let him climb up the big jungle gym. "I permit you to climb up high," his uncle said. Timmy felt so grown up and proud. + +After playing for a while, they sat down on a bench to rest. Timmy's uncle pulled out a snack and they shared it together. Timmy thought his uncle was the best uncle in the whole world. He couldn't wait to go back to the park with him again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Lily and Tom. They loved to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big green mill in the distance. + +Lily said, "Tom, let's go see the mill." + +Tom replied, "No, I don't want to. I want to play on the swings." + +Lily got angry and they started to quarrel. + +After a while, they realized that it's better to be friends and explore the mill together. They ran towards the mill and saw the big green blades spinning around. They were amazed and happy that they made up. + +From that day on, they promised to never quarrel again and to always explore new things together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play and run around in the park with his owner, Lily. One day, Lily forgot to feed Max his dinner before they went to the park. Max was hungry and sad. + +But then, a nice lady named Mrs. Brown came by with a big bowl of food for Max. She was very dependable and always remembered to bring food for the dogs in the park. Max was so happy and grateful that he licked Mrs. Brown's hand. + +After Max finished his food, Lily opened a bottle of grape juice. She poured some into a small cup for herself and some into a bowl for Max. Max sniffed the grape juice and licked it with his tongue. Lily told him that it was called wine and that it was for grown-ups. Max didn't understand what that meant, but he was happy to have something to drink. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little girl. She didn't have much money or toys. But she loved to sing and dance. One day, she saw a band playing music in the park. She watched them and danced along. When the band finished playing, they packed up their instruments and left. The little girl remained in the park, dancing and singing to herself. She didn't have any money to buy an instrument, but she knew she could make her own music with her voice and her feet. And so, she continued to dance and sing every day, enjoying the simple pleasures in life. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family of ducks that lived in a pond. Mama duck and papa duck had three little ducklings. They were always cheerful and played together all day. + +One day, a mean fox came to the pond. He wanted to eat the little ducklings. Mama duck knew the fox was bad news and ordered her little ones to stay close to her. But the youngest duckling didn't listen and acted like he didn't hear her. + +The next day, the little duckling went out to play alone and the fox saw him. He chased after him, but the little duckling was too fast. When he got back to his family, he was out of breath and scared. Mama duck hugged him and said, "I told you to stay close to us. You should always listen to orders." From then on, the little duckling always acted like a good listener and stayed close to his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his dog, Max. One day, Tim and Max were playing fetch when they saw a rough-looking cat. Tim wanted to pet the cat, but Max barked loudly to warn him. + +The cat didn't reply to Max's warning, so Tim decided to approach it slowly. As he got closer, the cat hissed loudly and scratched him. Tim cried out in pain, but the cat ran away in silence. + +Tim's mom heard him crying and came outside to see what happened. She saw his scratched arm and asked him what happened. Tim told her about the cat and how it scratched him. His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, we'll clean your wound and put a bandage on it." Tim smiled and felt better knowing his mom was there to take care of him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. She always brought her favorite soft teddy bear with her. One day, while she was playing, she found a stick on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her teddy bear. + +"I found a stick!" Lily exclaimed to her teddy bear. "What can we do with it?" + +Just then, a man walked by and saw Lily holding the stick. "That's a nice stick you have there," he said. "Do you want to help me with some work?" + +Lily was curious, so she followed the man to a nearby garden. He showed her how to use the stick to dig up the soil. Lily was happy to help and worked hard with the stick. + +After they finished, the man gave Lily a flower as a thank you. She was so happy and ran back to the park with her teddy bear and the flower. From that day on, Lily always brought her stick with her to the park, hoping to help someone else with their work. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park to play on the swings and slide. One day, she found a shiny rock on the ground. She picked it up and looked at it closely. She wanted to examine it to see if it was special. + +Lily took the rock to her mom and asked if they could use a scale to weigh it. Her mom said yes and they found out that the rock was very heavy. Lily was surprised! She had never seen a rock that heavy before. + +Lily showed the rock to her friends at the park and they all thought it was famous because it was so big and shiny. They all wanted to hold it and examine it too. Lily was happy to share her special find with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play her violin, and she played it every day. One day, Lily's friend came over and saw her playing the violin. Her friend was jealous because she didn't have a violin.