diff --git "a/TinyStories_1205.txt" "b/TinyStories_1205.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1205.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Sunny was confused and asked, "What's a salad?" + +The children just pointed at the food and said, "It looks like this." + +Sunny shook her head and said, "I don't understand." + +One of the children, feeling sorry for her, said, "It's food, like a sandwich." + +Sunny thought for a minute. She was intelligent and soon realized what the salad was for. + +"Oh, okay," she said, smiling. + +The children let her have a bite, and from then on she ate salad often. +Once upon a time, there was a strawberry that was walking down a path. As it was walking, it noticed a man who was bald. + +The strawberry stopped walking, and looked at the man. The man said, "Hello, strawberry! Would you like to chat?" + +The strawberry thought for a moment, and then replied, "Yes, I would!" + +The man started to laugh, and asked, "What would you like to talk about?" + +The strawberry said, "I would like to talk about how to chew a strawberry." + +The man smiled and said, "Great! I can show you how to do that. Alright, watch carefully, take a bite of the strawberry and then chew it slowly." + +The strawberry smiled and tried to chew the strawberry. Eventually it was able to eat the strawberry, and it was delicious! + +The man smiled and said, "You did a great job! You are a really good chewer!" + +The strawberry was so happy, it hopped and danced down the path, still smiling. It never forgot the time the bald man showed it how to chew a strawberry. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. One was named Sam and the other was named Bill. Sam was the adventurous one and Bill the careful one. + +One day, when they were playing, they heard a strange noise. Sam said, "Let's go see what it is!" + +Bill replied, "No, it's too weird." But Sam couldn't wait to find out. + +So they parted and Sam started looking around. To his surprise, he found a big crane. Sam shouted, "Hey Bill, come see this! It's a crane!" + +When Bill arrived, he was amazed. "Wow! That's so cool. We should go play with it!" + +And they did. The two friends laughed and had lots of fun with the crane. + +At the end of the day, they parted once again and each went home, excited to tell their families about their weird and wonderful adventure. +The little boy went outside and saw a gray squirrel. He went up to it and reached out his hand to pet it, but the squirrel jumped down into a hole. The boy felt sad and wanted to help the squirrel, so he decided to find out why it was there. + +He got on his hands and knees and looked down the hole. He saw the squirrel was suffering. Its fur was ruffled and it didn't look happy. The boy started to cry and wanted to help the squirrel, so he started to dig. + +He dug and dug until he could see the squirrel clearly. The squirrel was so glad and came out of its hole. The boy hugged the squirrel and it jumped around with glee. The gray squirrel had finally been freed! +Once there was a thin cat. He was always the one who remained. Every day, the cat would hide and wait for his turn. He knew that eventually something wonderful was going to happen. + +One day, a small mouse emerged from its hole. The mouse was excited and wanted to play with the cat. The cat, who was still thin, stayed in the same spot and watched the mouse carefully. + +The mouse scampered this way and that, but the cat remained still. The mouse could not resist the challenge and tried to get the cat to move. He circled around the cat and darted back and forth. But, the cat kept its position and didn't take its turn. + +Eventually, the mouse got tired and the cat sat content. He stayed exactly where he was and he had gotten exactly what he wanted. He had remained and he had won the game. +One day, Mummy and Sarah were tidying up their garden. The grass was long and overgrown and there were things scattered everywhere. + +Mummy said to Sarah, “Let’s see who can tear up the most things!†+ +Sarah smiled and said, “Yes, I can try!†+ +Mummy handed her a broom and said, “Here, you can use this broom to tear up the things!†+ +Sarah began to sweep the ground and when she looked up, she had tear up many things and the ground was much neater. + +Mummy said with a smile, “Well done Sarah! Now our garden is looking much tidier.†+ +Sarah giggled and said, “Yay! I did it!†+ +Mummy and Sarah were very proud of what they had done. They had made the garden tidy and they had had a lot of fun tearing up the things. +Once upon a Wednesday, there was a fierce storm. Lightning flashed and thunder roared in the sky. A little girl was scared, but her mom was there to comfort her. + +"Mommy, why is it so loud?" asked the little girl, her voice full of fear. +"It's just a storm, darling," her mom replied, stroking her hair. "It won't hurt you, I promise." + +The little girl still felt scared, so her mom sat down with her and held her tight. She whispered gently in her daughter's ear, "Everything is ok. I'll stay with you until the storm passes." + +The little girl felt safer knowing her mom was there. She snuggled closer in her mom's arms as the fierce storm continued outside. The mom kept talking softly and singing, until finally the storm subsided and the little girl felt better. + +"See? Everything is alright," said the mom. + +The little girl smiled, feeling comforted by her mom's words. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Pam and Ben. They did everything together. One day, Ben was playing with his football and Pam was watching. Suddenly, Pam sneezed! + +Ben said. “Bless you, Pam!†+ +Pam smiled and said, “Thank you!†+ +It was a hot day, so Ben and Pam decided to take a break. They found two friendly chairs in a shady spot. They sat together and enjoyed a cool breeze. + +Suddenly, Pam sneezed again! + +Ben smiled and said: “Bless you, Pam!†+ +Pam grinned and said “Thank you!†+ +The rest of the day, Ben and Pam had lots of fun. They played with the football and laughed and giggled together. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a stream. Every morning, the stream would rise up higher and higher until the sun was out in the sky. + +The stream was cold but happy. The fish that lived in the stream would swim around and explore the surroundings. They would even smile when it was a nice day. + +One morning, the stream was especially cold. All the fish stayed near the bottom and huddled together to keep warm. + +But then the sun began to rise higher and higher in the sky. Its warm rays touched the stream and melted away its coldness. All the fish cheered in delight and swam around as the stream rose higher and higher. + +Soon it was back to its happy state, warm and filled with laughing fish! +Once upon a time there was a little bunny who loved to hop around the garden. He often ate the delicious plants he found. One day he hopped over to a new plant he hadn't seen before. When he took a bite out of it, he found out that it was actually a sour lemon! + +Upset, the bunny hopped to his mom and said, "Mom, I ate a plant that was not delicious!" + +His mom replied, "Oh, dear! That's bad news for sure. I'm sorry that happened. But next time, you should be more careful. Maybe give a tiny nibble first, before you eat the whole thing!" + +The bunny thanked his mom and decided to be more careful in the future. From then on, he always gave new plants just a tiny nibble before he ate them, and he never had a problem with sour surprises again! +Tommy was walking with his uncle in the park. The sun was shining, the birds were singing and it was a beautiful day. + +"Look how deep the pond is, Tommy" said his uncle, pointing to the water. + +Tommy looked and said, "Wow, it's very deep! Can I have a turn to play in the pond?" + +His uncle nodded and said, "Yes, you can have a turn. But be careful, because the water is deep." + +Tommy smiled and went to the edge of the pond. He took a deep breath and jumped in. He had lots of fun splashing around in the cool water. + +When Tommy had finished playing, his uncle took him back home. It had been a fun day, and a deep one too! +Once upon a time there was an orange. It was round and juicy, but it was also bossy. Every day, the orange would spray everyone and everything near it. + +One day, two children named Tommy and Katie wanted to have some fun. They came up to the orange and tried to touch it. But, the orange sprayed them. Tommy and Katie ran away, scared and sad. + +Later that day, Tommy and Katie's mom saw what happened. She was very angry and said, "No more fun with the orange! It's too bossy for us." + +That night, everyone was sad. They knew that the orange had sprayed it's last time. The next day, the orange was thrown away. It never sprayed anyone again. +Once upon a time, there was a poor dog. His name was Spot. Spot lived alone in an old, run-down barn. One day, a kind farmer heard Spot's sad bark and decided to help. + +The farmer walked over to the barn and said, “Hi there, Spot. Are you okay?†Spot looked up at the farmer and made a sad sound. The farmer smiled and said, “Let me give you something that might cheer you up.†+ +The farmer reached into his pocket and pulled out some old, crusty bones. He gave them to Spot and said, “I am sure those will make a nice sound when you eat them!†Spot was so excited and jumped up to thank the farmer. + +The farmer laughed and said, “You are welcome, Spot. I am glad I could help a poor little pup like you.†With that, the farmer left the barn, leaving Spot to enjoy his tasty treat. +Once upon a time, a clumsy girl named Marie was walking down the street. All of a sudden, it started to rain hard. Marie was so scared, but then she saw a big shade nearby. + +Marie ran to the shade, and she held onto it tightly. Her body was shaking so much. She was so happy to be out of the rain. + +"Where did you come from?" A voice asked. + +Marie jumped in surprise, then looked around to see who was talking. It was an old man looking at her with a friendly smile. + +"I was walking," Marie replied shyly. + +The old man chuckled and said, "It's not safe for a young girl like you to be walking around in this weather. You should stay under the shade to stay safe!" + +Marie nodded and smiled, thankful for his kindness. She held onto the shade until the rain stopped. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there lived a furry rabbit. The rabbit wanted to be as beautiful as all the other animals in the forest. Every day, the rabbit looked into the big mirror and hoped that it could be as pretty as everyone else. + +One day, the rabbit noticed a picture printing machine near the mirror. It was so exciting, the rabbit decided to try it out. Suddenly, the rabbit was a colorful picture! It was so beautiful that the rabbit was sure that it must be the prettiest of them all. + +But then the rabbit realized that it was just a picture. It could not be its true self. The rabbit then learned that the most important thing to be beautiful was to be oneself! + +The rabbit stopped looking at the mirror and was happy as it was. It looked better than ever because it embraced its unique self. All the animals in the forest admired the furry bunny for its beauty. +Once upon a time there was a playful deer. He was skipping through the forest with a big smile on his face. Then, he suddenly tripped and twisted his ankle! The deer was in pain. + +The deer called out for help. A small child named Bob heard the deer's cries. He rushed to help the deer. + +“Don't worry deer,†said Bob. “I can repair your ankle.†Bob carefully examined the deer's ankle and fixed it with some bandages. + +The deer thanked Bob and said, “I'm so grateful for your help. You are very kind.†+ +Bob smiled and said, “No problem. I'm glad I could help you. Now you can go back to being a playful deer again!†+ +The deer thanked Bob one last time, then he jumped up and skipped away. +Timmy was so excited to drive his new orange car today. He had been waiting for this moment all week. He hopped into his car and started it up, feeling very proud of himself. + +"Let's go for a drive," he said with a big smile. + +He drove around his neighborhood for a while, until he noticed an elevator in the middle of the street. He had never seen an elevator like this one before. + +"What's that?" Timmy asked, pointing at the elevator. + +"That is an elevator," a friendly voice replied. + +Timmy was very curious. He got out of his car and walked over to the elevator. He stepped inside, and pressed the button with a bright orange light. + +The elevator went up, taking Timmy to the top of the building. After a few seconds, the door opened and he stepped out. Timmy had a great time exploring the top of the building, and then excitedly took the elevator back down. + +Timmy waved goodbye to the friendly voice, and drove away in his orange car with a smile from ear to ear. +Once there was a little boy who was very eager to manage his own things. His parents gave him a red pencil and asked him to stay in the living room and draw something. The little boy was so excited that he started laughing. His mother asked, “What’s so funny?†The little boy replied, “I'm so happy I can manage on my own.†His mother smiled and said, “Yes you can! Just stay here and have fun with your pencil.†+ +The little boy happily drew with the red pencil. He drew circles, squares and stars. Then he decided to explore his house with the red pencil in his hand. But his mother asked him to stay in the living room. The little boy said, “Can I manage on my own? Please?†His mother agreed and let him go. + +The little boy went from one room to the next, exploring everything in sight. He managed to stay out of trouble until he reached the kitchen. Then he found a red bottle of ketchup and he wanted to draw with it. His mother rushed into the kitchen, scooped him up and said, “No ketchup drawing! You have to manage better than that.†The little boy nodded and said he was sorry. + +The little boy learned an important lesson that day: to manage his own things, stay in the living room and use the red pencil for drawing +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant fairy who flew around helping people. One day the fairy saw a little girl in the park. The girl was very sad and did not want to play. + +The fairy flew down and said, ``Hello! I am a fairy and I can help you if you want. Would you like to tell me what is wrong?`` + +The girl looked up and said, ``Yes, please. My mommy said we can't go to the party tonight because she isn't feeling well.'' + +The fairy smiled and said, ``That's alright, I know a way for you to go to the party tonight. Come with me and I will show you.`` + +The little girl followed the fairy and they flew all the way to a big castle. The fairy opened the gate and said, ``You must promise not to tell anyone what I show you.'' + +The girl agreed and the fairy showed her a secret room filled with beautiful sparkling dresses. She said, ``This will be your party dress for tonight, put it on and you will look brilliant for the party.`` + +The little girl was so happy she hugged the fairy and thanked her. She put on the dress and flew to the party on the fairy's back. Everyone was amazed at how brilliant she looked in her dress, and the party was a great success! +"Mama," said the little girl, "can I chew the car?" + +Mama looked at the car and frowned. "No, you can't chew the car," she said firmly. + +The little girl pouted, but Mama left the room, so she couldn't argue. Mama had been tired lately, so it was best not to push her. + +The little girl wanted to chew the car very badly, so she snuck into Mama's room and grabbed the car keys. She carefully opened the door of the car and attempted to climb inside. + +Suddenly, her mother came running out of the house, calling her name. Mama was very angry, but the little girl knew why. "You knew you weren't allowed to chew the car!" said Mama. + +The little girl felt guilty. She hadn't meant to make her mama mad, but she had snuck out without thinking. From now on, she would know better than to chew the car. +Once upon a time there was a purple crystal. It was so pretty, everyone wanted it. One special day a boy wanted to pay for it. He opened his pocket, but he had no money inside. He only had two lollies. He looked at the lollies sadly and he started to cry. The shopkeeper was kind and had a big smile. He said "I will trade you the purple crystal for the two lollies". The boy was so happy and thanked the shopkeeper. He ran off, taking the purple crystal with him. He was so proud of it and never wanted to let it go. +Once upon a time, there lived a tiny anteater named Milo. One day, Milo was spinning outside his home in the woods. Suddenly, he spotted an olive. The olive was very shiny and he wanted to play with it! +Milo said, "Hi Olive! Let's go for a spin!" But the olive didn't answer. +Milo stared hard at the olive, and realized it was scary. He decided it was better to just keep spinning. So, Milo spun and spun and spun around the olive until he was too dizzy to go on. +Milo sighed and skipped away, deciding never to approach the scary olive again. +Amy was walking in the park when she saw something strange. She saw a fence that was broken. She wanted to help fix it. + +Amy asked around and found out that her town was not able to pay for a new fence. She thought of a clever idea. + +She collected some cheap materials and found some willing helpers. Together they worked hard and fixed the fence. + +When they were done, everyone in the town was happy. They had a fence that looked like new, but it was much cheaper than a new one. + +Amy was proud of all the hard work she had done to help fix the fence. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird called Bob. He was very happy and always singing. One day, he decided to fly away from his home in the forest. He flew to the top of an ugly tree and said to himself "This is the perfect spot to watch the world". + +Suddenly Bob heard a voice. It was the tree talking to him. "Please don't leave," the tree said. "I would be so lonely without you". + +Bob thought for a moment. He really wanted to stay, but he also wanted to explore the world. + +"I'm sorry," he said sadly. "I need to leave to find more adventures". + +The tree looked sad, but it understood. "I hope you come back to visit me soon," it said. + +Bob smiled and said goodbye. He flew away, but he never forgot his old home in the ugly tree. +Mary and her parents live by the sea. One day, Mary heard her dad talking about a hurricane coming to their area. Mary asked her dad, "What is a hurricane?" Her dad said, "It's a big wind that touches everything with a lot of force." + +Mary was afraid, but her mom said, "It's OK, Mary. We'll be safe in our house while the hurricane passes." + +The next day, the hurricane touched the town. The wind was loud and strong, and it made everything difficult. Mary and her family stayed safe inside, and eventually it passed. + +When it was all over, Mary and her parents went outside. The world was different now - the hurricane had touched everything. Mary's dad gave her a hug and said, "Let's help the community make things better again." +Billy was a little boy who loved the beach. He went there often with his mom and dad to collect interesting things. On this day, he was walking along the wet sand when he saw a crab! It was big and scuttling quietly in a hole. + +Billy stopped and said excitedly, "Mom! Look! It's a crab!" His mom replied, "Yes, it is indeed. Do you want to release it back into the ocean?" + +Billy nodded eagerly and his dad scooped up the crab. He carried it up to the edge of the ocean and carefully released it back into the sea. The crab made a splash and disappeared under the waves. + +Billy smiled happily and said, "Bye bye crab! Have a nice day!" His mom smiled and said, "That was very kind of you, Billy. Let's go pick up some shells now." + +Billy happily followed them across the beach, still smiling from his adventure with the crab. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. Sally was really excited because she was going to visit her aunt. + +As Sally and her mom drove, Sally asked her mom, +"Can we get ice cream? Please!" +Her mom smiled and said, +"We can try to manage it, if we have enough time." + +When they arrived, Sally ran up to her aunt's house, eager to explore the amazing garden. But when she opened the door, she realized something was wrong. Her aunt wasn't there! + +Sally was so disappointed. She started to cry and asked her mom, +"Where is auntie?" +Sally's mom said, +"I'm sorry sweetheart, she couldn't make it. But we can try to visit her another time. It'll be fun!" + +Sally was still sad, but she knew visiting her aunt would be an amazing adventure. With a smile, Sally replied, +"Ok mom, let's do it." + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Max. He was only three years old, but he loved to do big projects. One day, he wanted to make a castle out of cardboard. He gathered some cardboard from around his house and started to add it together to make the castle. + +His mother came over and asked what he was doing. He proudly showed her his project, and she smiled. She asked him if he was worried it wouldn’t work. Max shook his head no and said, “I know I can do it!†+ +His mother gave him some help, and together they added more cardboard pieces. Finally the castle was complete! Max was so excited he jumped around and cheered with glee. + +His mother smiled and said, “I knew you could do it! Well done!†Max felt super proud and was glad his mother wasn’t worried. +Once upon a time there was a mighty mouse named Mickey who lived in a cozy little hole in the ground. He was always smiling and always happy. + +One day, Mickey was out playing in the fields when all of a sudden, he saw danger. It was a big cat that wanted to eat him! Running for his life, Mickey managed to escape and ran back to his cozy little hole. + +When he was safe, Mickey said to himself, "That was way too much trouble! From now on, I'm not going to be so careless again. I'm going to be more careful and not take any more risks!" + +He learned from his close call that it's important to be very careful and look out for trouble. That way, you won't have to try and escape it in the future. + +"Being mighty doesn't always mean being brave!" he said as he smiled and wiggled his ears. + +The moral of the story is that even though it can be tempting to be adventurous, sometimes caution is the best way to stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was three years old and loved to play in the park. One day, Amy's mom and dad took her to the park. + +Amy saw so many fun things in the park! She ran around and explored all kinds of things. She saw the swing set and wanted to go on it, but her mom said she had to wait until they loaded the basket. + +Amy watched as her mom and dad loaded the basket with all sorts of snacks. They had apples, oranges, and even candy. Amy was so excited! + +Mom said, "We are going to play palm. You sit here with the snacks and don't be spoiled!" But Amy was so excited that she couldn't help but be spoiled. She started eating the snacks and couldn't stop! + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's ok Amy. But don't eat too much or you won't have any energy to play palm!" + +Amy nodded and promised not to be too spoiled. She ate a little bit of the snacks and gave the rest to her parents. + +And then they all had a great time playing palm in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. He was so happy to fly high in the sky, soaring through the clouds. One day, he decided to go on an adventure. He flew so high, he thought he'd never stop. + +The bird descended and saw a big bowl of jelly. It was the most delicious jelly he had ever seen! He wanted to take some with him, so he swooped down and grabbed some in his beak. + +Suddenly, the bird heard a loud voice. "Hey, who took my jelly?" The bird was so scared, he dropped all of the jelly. The voice belonged to a big, bad wizard. The wizard pointed his wand at the bird and said, "I'll get you for taking my jelly." + +The bird flew away as fast as he could and the wizard never caught him. But from that day forward, the bird was more careful and never took anything that didn't belong to him. +Little Reema was so excited to go to the amusement park. When she got there, she ran right to the tanks and sat down in the first one that she saw. + +"This is so much fun!" she exclaimed. + +Her older brother, Sam, had come with her. He said, "You can't sit in that tank, Reema. That's for the spicy ride!" + +Reema looked disappointed. She had wanted to be the one in the tank. "But why can't I sit in it?" + +"Because it's too dangerous for you," Sam replied. "You have to wait until you're a bit older." + +Reema sighed. She understood that she would have to wait until she was grown-up, but she was still disappointed. + +She watched as Sam and the other kids rode the spicy ride. She may not have been able to join them, but she cheered them on. + +In the end, Reema had a great time at the amusement park - even without being able to seat in the tank! +Once there was a little boy who was walking through the town. He passed a mailbox and saw that it had a sign on it. It said "Do Not Touch". He looked at it and nodded. He wanted to see what was inside but he knew it was not right. + +The little boy kept walking and soon he saw an old man. He wanted to meet him so he called out to him. + +So the little boy asked, "Can I please touch the mailbox?". + +The old man thought for a moment, looked at the little boy and said, "No, it is very serious and you must not touch the mailbox." + +The little boy nodded and said okay. He walked away from the mailbox and kept going through the town. But soon he saw a different mailbox with a different sign. This one said "Go Ahead". + +The little boy was so excited and he ran over to it. He put his hand inside and pulled out a letter. It was a surprise for him. + +He was so happy that he forgot all about the warning. In the end, bad things happened because the little boy did not listen to the old man. + +The moral of the story is: It is important to listen to people who are looking out for your best interests. And it is important to always obey the rules. +Max was playing in the park with his friends when he saw a fierce dog. He backed away and quickly ran to his mommy. + +"Don't worry, Max," his mommy said, giving him a big hug. "It won't hurt you. That fierce dog won't come near you." + +Max was still scared. He wanted to feel his mommy's touch. His mommy put her arm around him and said, "I'm right here. I won't let anything bad happen to you. You don't need to worry." + +Max felt a little better. His mommy's touch was warm and comforting. He smiled and continued to play in the park. He knew his mommy was right - the fierce dog wouldn't come near him. +Joe had always wanted to be a doctor. He wanted to help people and make them feel better. So, he decided to try and get a job as a doctor. + +Joe went for his job interview. The doctor looking over his application said, "I'm sorry, Joe. You don't have enough experience to get the job." + +Joe was disappointed. He asked, "What can I do to get the job?" + +The doctor recommended that he should get more experience. He said it would make him more competitive. + +So Joe set out to do that. He took extra classes and volunteered at hospitals and clinics. + +At last, when he went back for another job interview, the doctor said, "Joe, this time you have enough experience. Now, you are competitive for the job. Congratulations!" + +Joe was so excited to become a doctor. He was glad he asked for the doctor's advice and followed it. Remember, it's always important to ask for advice and recommendations when trying to do something big. +Once upon a time, there was a small, impaient girl. She was three years old and always in a rush. She was always blinking her big round eyes. + +One day, the little girl was rushing to school. But the door wouldn't open! She knocked at the door and waited, but nobody answered. + +The girl blinked her eyes. Then, she heard a voice from inside the school. It said "Who's there?" + +The girl shouted back, "It's me! Let me in!" + +The door opened and a teacher greeted the little girl. She smiled and said, "Good morning, little one! Why were you so impatient?" + +The girl answered, "Because I don't like being late to school! My pupils need to learn a lot of things today." + +The teacher smiled and said "Let's get going, then!" + +The little girl smiled, blinked her eyes, and ran off to class, ready to learn something new. +Jimmy was curious about the big chain around his house. Every day he asked his mom why it was there, but she just sighed and said, "One day you will know." + +One day, Jimmy asked, "Mommy, can I please see what's behind the chain?" His mom shook her head no and said, "Not yet Jimmy, maybe some day." + +Jimmy was sad, but he was still curious. He asked almost every day. + +One sunny morning, his mom took him to the back of the house. She opened the gate and let Jimmy inside. Jimmy gasped. There was a beautiful garden full of colorful flowers and butterflies. His mom smiled and said, "This is something special, just for you, Jimmy." + +Jimmy's eyes lit up with joy. He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you!" + +Jimmy now knew why his mom had put the chain around the garden. She wanted it to be special and only for him. He sighed with happiness as he explored his secret garden. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and her little girl. The mom wanted to make a special surprise for her daughter. + +So, the mom mixed some ingredients together in a bowl. Then, she used a laser to turn the mix into a beautiful, fragile, toy castle. + +The little girl was so happy. She cheered and cheered when she saw it. + +Then, she carefully put the fragile toy castle on her shelf. She named it her special surprise from her mom. + +The end. +There was a little boy named Jack. He liked to explore new things. Today, he wanted to go outside to pick some flowers for his mom. His mom was preparing dinner and told him to be back soon. + +Jack was walking around and found a wallet laying on the ground. He was curious to see what was inside, so he picked it up. As he opened it, he found coins and a note. He opened the note and started to read it. + +Suddenly, a man came and pointed at Jack. He had a serious look on his face and asked, “Is that my wallet?†Jack was scared, but he knew he had to tell the truth. He nodded and handed the wallet back to the man. + +The man thanked him and said, “You are a brave kid. You did the right thing by telling the truth.†Then he smiled and gave him a few coins from his wallet. Jack was so happy and thanked the man for his kindness. + +Jack ran back home to show his mom the coins. She was proud of his honesty and decided to give him an extra special treat for dinner that night. +Once there was a lively dog named Sunny. She loved to explore the neighbourhood and to make new friends. One day, Sunny saw a big red button in a nearby park. She wanted to press it and see what would happen. + +"What should I do?" she asked her friend Cassie. +Cassie thought for a moment and then said, "I recommend you don't press it. +You do not know what will happen if you press it." Sunny agreed and thanked Cassie for the advice. + +The next day, the two friends went back to the park. But when they arrived, Sunny saw that the button had been pressed! + +Sunny and Cassie both learned a valuable lesson that day. They realized that it is always wise to listen to advice, and not to take risks if you don't know what the outcome may be. +Once there was a little girl called Jane. She was three years old and she loved playing with a basketball. One day she was so excited that she wanted to show her mother a trick with the basketball. She tried to throw it up in the air and catch it but she dropped it on the ground. She was so ashamed and started to cry. + +Then her mother came over and hugged her. She said, “Don’t be ashamed Jane. Everybody makes mistakes. I can show you how to do it.†+ +Jane felt better. Her mother showed her how to throw the basketball and then how to crawl after it when it rolls away. Jane laughed and tried it. She crawled after the basketball and eventually caught it again. + +Jane was so proud and she hugged her mother. She thanked her for helping her, and for showing her how to do it. Jane always remembered how easy it was to crawl after a basketball, and she kept trying to do it better and better! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was walking with her grandpa in the park. Grandpa was elderly, but he was very strong. The little girl was always excited to be with him. + +One day, the little girl asked her grandpa, "Can you cook something for me?". Her grandpa smiled and said, "Sure thing! What would you like?". The little girl said, "Can you make me a cartoon?". + +Grandpa laughed and said, "No sweetheart, I can't cook cartoons. How about I make us something yummy to eat?". The little girl said, "Yes, please!". Grandpa cooked them each some pancakes. They were so delicious! + +The little girl and her grandpa had the best time together. They were always so happy when they were together, enjoying food and cartoons. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Jim. Jim wanted to play outside, but it was raining. He looked out the window sadly. + +Then his mum said: "Why don't you play with the toys in your room, Jim?" + +Jim thought about it. He went up to his room and saw a pile of toys. He smiled and picked one up. + +But then he was sad again. All his toys were dirty. + +Suddenly, his mum came in with a cloth and said: "I'll help you clean your toys, Jim". + +Jim said: "Thank you, Mum!" + +Mum offered to wait while Jim cleaned the toys. Jim worked hard until the toys were all clean. + +When he was done, Jim smiled. He was very happy to have clean toys again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only three years old and had the most beautiful blue eyes. Every day, Sarah would walk to the park and watch the birds fly in the sky. She would admire their gracefulness as they fluttered in the wind. + +One day, Sarah heard a loud chirping noise and she turned to see a big black bird perched on her windowsill. Sarah was amazed and went outside to get a closer look. The bird gave her an invitation to come along with him to the lake. + +Sarah was so excited and quickly said yes! She put on her black shoes and grabbed her lunch from the kitchen. When she returned, the bird had taken flight and was now soaring high into the sky. Sarah ran after him, admiring how free he was and feeling happy that she was invited on such a wonderful adventure. + +They reached the lake and Sarah was amazed by its beauty. She thanked the bird for the invitation and they spent the day together playing and eating. + +At the end of the day, Sarah waved goodbye to the black bird and headed home. She was filled with happiness and excitement, knowing that she had such a wonderful adventure with her new feathered friend. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Clara. She was very clumsy and one day she had an embarrassing moment. Clara was playing at her friend's house and she was running around and having so much fun. She wanted to show off her new toy and so she lifted it up high and instead it slipped out of her hands and went flying. Everyone saw - it was so embarrassing for her! + +After her embarrassing moment, Clara started to slow down and be more careful. She picked up some soft rubs from the floor and started to make a big tower. Her friend's brother watched her with admiration and he said, "you must be really flexible to make such a tall tower!" + +Then Clara had a wonderful idea - what if she blended her newfound flexibility with her original sense of fun? She started to show off her flexible fun moves. She hopped, she jumped and she danced - it was so impressive! She was proud of herself and excited to show her family when she got home. + +The moral of the story is that it's OK to make mistakes, be flexible and enjoy the moment no matter what. Everyone can learn something from Clara - that it's important to be flexible and have fun! +Tommy was a troubled three year-old. He saw his daddy kneel on the farm and he knew this wasn't a good sign. So he asked his daddy, "What's wrong daddy?" + +His daddy sighed and said, "We have bad news, Tommy. The farm isn't doing very well. We don't have enough money to keep it going." + +Tommy was sad. He asked his daddy, "Can't we fix it?" + +His daddy shook his head, "No, Tommy, we can't. We have to go away from the farm." + +And so they packed their things and left the farm forever. Tommy was so sad and troubled. He was never able to see the farm ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl in a warm field. She spotted a beautiful flower blooming in the sunshine. The little girl was so excited to see the flower bloom. She went to pick the flower, reaching out with her tiny hand. + +Then suddenly, a big gust of wind blew across the field. The flower was gone! All that was left was an oat, lying on the ground. + +The little girl was very sad. She started to cry. + +Her mother came and saw the oat lying on the ground. She said softly, "Don't worry, sweetheart. Flowers don't last forever. They are here one day, and gone the next. They just have to bloom while they can." + +The little girl felt sad, but found some comfort in her mother's words. She took the oat and kept it safe, to remember the beautiful flower that bloomed in the warm sun. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl. Every day she took the east path to visit her friends. But one day, the path ended. + +The brave girl was worried and did not know what to do. Then, she heard a voice that said, "Make a wish and the path will come back". + +So she wished with all her might and the path returned. She was so happy and she ran along the path. + +At the end of the journey, she could see a big surprise. Her friends were all waiting for her to say hello! +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a blue bird in the sky. The bird was flying high and singing a pretty song. Tim liked the bird and wanted to be its friend. + +Tim saw the blue bird fly down to the ground. The bird found a shiny coin. The bird said, "I want to get this coin to my nest. Can you help me, Tim?" Tim nodded and said, "Yes, I will help you get the coin to your nest." + +Tim picked up the coin and followed the blue bird. They walked and walked until they found the bird's nest. Tim put the coin in the nest and the bird was very happy. The blue bird said, "Thank you, Tim! You are a good friend." From that day on, Tim and the blue bird were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a gifted zebra named Zara. She had a best friend, a little bird named Billy. They loved to play and help each other. + +One day, Zara and Billy saw a big tree with yummy fruit. Zara said, "I want to eat that fruit, but it is too high." Billy said, "Don't worry, I will help you get the fruit." This made Zara very happy. + +But when Billy tried to get the fruit, a mean monkey came and said, "This is my tree! Go away!" Zara and Billy were sad. They knew they needed help. So they went to find their big friend, Ellie the elephant. + +Zara told Ellie about the mean monkey and the yummy fruit. Ellie said, "I will help you get the fruit!" They all went back to the big tree. Ellie used her long nose to get the fruit. The mean monkey saw this and ran away. + +Zara, Billy, and Ellie all shared the yummy fruit. They were happy because they helped each other. From that day on, they knew they could face any problem together. +One day, a little boy named Tim had an ordinary tray of food. He was very hungry and wanted to eat. But, there was a small problem. His little dog, Spot, wanted the food too. + +Spot said, "Woof! I want to bite the food on the tray!" Tim looked at Spot and said, "No, Spot! This is my food. You have your own food." + +Spot was sad and still hungry. He tried to take the food from the tray again. Tim said, "No, Spot! We must share the food." + +So, Tim gave Spot some food from his tray. Spot was happy and did not try to take the food anymore. They both ate their food and played together. Now, Tim and Spot were both happy and full. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little mouse who lived on a farm. The mouse always wanted to know what was happening. One day, he saw a big pile of hay near the barn. He thought there must be something fun inside. + +The nosy mouse started to open the hay bit by bit. He found a big, shiny egg hiding inside. The mouse was very happy and thought he could play with the egg. But, he remembered his mom told him not to touch things that were not his. + +The next day, the farmer came to the hay and saw the egg. He was so happy to find it. The mouse watched from far away, happy that he did not take the egg. He learned that it is good to listen to his mom and not be nosy. +One day, a boy named Tim found a fancy cap. The cap was red and had a big yellow star on it. Tim loved the cap and put it on his head. He showed it to his mom and said, "Look, Mom! I found a fancy cap!" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's a very nice cap, Tim. Where did you find it?" Tim told her that he found it in the park. She told him that he should try to find the owner of the cap. Tim agreed and went back to the park. + +At the park, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue was sad because she lost her fancy cap. Tim asked, "Is this your cap?" and showed her the cap. Sue was very happy and said, "Yes, that's my cap! Thank you, Tim!" She put the cap on her head and it looked perfect. Tim felt good that he could help Sue. They became friends and played in the park together, running in reverse and laughing all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had a big jar of pennies. She loved her pennies very much. They were shiny and pretty. She had a perfect penny that was her favorite. + +One day, Amy went to the store with her mom. She wanted to buy a toy. She had to choose which toy she wanted. There were so many toys! There were dolls, cars, and balls. It was hard to pick just one. + +Amy thought about her perfect penny. She knew she could use it to buy the toy she wanted. She looked at all the toys again. Finally, she chose a beautiful doll. Amy was very happy. She gave her perfect penny to the store lady and took her new doll home. +Once upon a time, there was a brown dog named Max. Max liked to play and run outside. One day, Max saw a painter painting a big picture on a wall. The painter used many colors like red, blue, and yellow. + +Max wanted to help the painter. He saw a bucket of water and decided to dive in. Splash! Max was all wet. He shook his body and water went everywhere. The painter laughed and said, "Silly Max, you are very funny!" + +The painter then took some paint and put it on Max's paw. Max walked on the big picture and made pretty paw prints. The painter was happy and Max was happy too. They both had fun making the big picture together. +One day, a little bird was flying. The bird saw some wheat on the ground. The bird was hungry, so it landed and started to eat the wheat. While eating, the bird heard a whistle. The bird looked around and saw a big, dangerous cat. + +The cat said, "Little bird, I want to eat you. But first, I want to hear you whistle. Can you whistle for me?" The little bird was scared, but it thought of a plan. The bird said, "I can whistle, but I need to eat more wheat first. Then, I will whistle for you." + +The cat agreed and let the bird eat more wheat. While the cat was waiting, the bird ate and ate until it was full. Then, the bird flew away very fast. The cat was very angry, but it could not catch the bird. The bird was safe. + +The moral of the story is: use your mind to solve problems and stay safe from danger. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly man who loved music. He had a big box with lots of music inside. The man would pull a string on the box, and the music would start to play. He liked to dance and sing along with the music. + +One sunny day, the jolly man went to the park with his music box. He pulled the string and the music began to play. All the kids in the park heard the music and came running to see what it was. + +The kids started to dance and laugh with the jolly man. They all took turns pulling the string on the music box to hear the fun songs. Everyone had a great time dancing and playing together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was an independent girl who liked to do things by herself. One day, she found a big bowl in the kitchen. + +Lily wanted to play with the bowl. She put the bowl on the floor and pretended it was a boat. She said, "Look, I am in a boat!" She had so much fun playing with the bowl. + +At bedtime, Lily prayed with her mom. She said, "Thank you for the fun day and the big bowl. I had a great time playing with it." Her mom smiled and hugged her. Lily felt happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a jar that she believed had magic in it. Amy loved her jar so much and would carry it everywhere she went. + +One day, Amy was playing in the park with her jar when she saw a small scared dog. The dog was hiding behind a tree and would not come out. Amy wanted to help the scared dog, so she took her magic jar and opened it. + +Amy believed that the magic from the jar would make the scared dog feel better. She walked closer to the dog and showed it the jar. The dog looked at the jar and slowly came out from behind the tree. The scared dog was not scared anymore. Amy and the dog became best friends, and they played in the park together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a polite cat named Tom. Tom loved to wash his face every day. He knew it was good to be clean. Tom's mom said, "Washing your face shows wisdom." + +One day, Tom saw a little bird with a dirty face. Tom wanted to help the bird. He said, "Do you want to wash your face? It is good to be clean." + +The little bird said, "Yes, please!" So, Tom and the bird washed their faces together. They were very happy to be clean and wise. The bird thanked Tom for his help. + +From that day on, Tom and the bird were best friends. They always washed their faces together. Tom's mom was proud of her polite and wise cat. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a long, pretty dress that she loved to wear. One day, she saw her mommy carry a big box with an image of a cat on it. Lily loved cats, so she asked her mommy, "What's in the box?" + +Her mommy said, "It's a gift for our neighbor, Mrs. Brown. She is not feeling well, and I thought this would make her happy." + +Lily wanted to help her mommy, so she asked, "Can I carry the box too?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, but be careful. It's heavy." + +Together, they carried the big box to Mrs. Brown's house. When Mrs. Brown saw the image of the cat on the box, she smiled. She thanked Lily and her mommy for the gift. Lily felt happy that she could help make Mrs. Brown feel better. + +The moral of the story is that helping others can make you feel happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree. The tree was yellow. It was in a big park. All the kids loved the yellow tree. + +One day, a little bird came to the tree. The bird was sad. The bird said, "I worry. I lost my mom." The yellow tree wanted to help the bird. + +The tree asked other trees, "Do you see the bird's mom?" A green tree said, "Yes, she is over there." The yellow tree told the bird, "Don't worry. Your mom is there." + +The bird was happy. The bird said, "Thank you, yellow tree!" The bird flew to its mom. The yellow tree was happy too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved the color pink. She had a pink dress, a pink hat, and even a pink cat! One day, Amy's mom said she had a fun quiz for Amy to play. + +The quiz was to name all the colors Amy could see in the room. Amy was very good at naming colors, but she wanted to only name pink things. She looked around and saw her pink cat, her pink dress, and her pink hat. But her mom said, "You need to name more colors, not just pink." + +Amy was sad and did not want to name other colors. She thought about it for a moment and then had an idea. She asked her mom if she could name all the pink things in the world. Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a fun quiz too!" + +So, Amy named all the pink things she could think of: pink flowers, pink ice cream, and even a pink car. Her mom was very proud of her and they both had a fun time playing the pink quiz. +Once upon a time, there was a playful cat named Tom. He lived in a small house with his best friend, a little girl named Sue. They loved to play together all day long. Tom would chase Sue, and Sue would chase Tom. They were very happy. + +One day, Tom and Sue heard a loud noise. It was an alarm! The alarm was going "beep, beep, beep!" They did not know what to do. Tom and Sue looked at each other, and they decided to start looking for where the noise was coming from. + +They searched the house and finally found the alarm. It was in the kitchen. Sue's mom had accidentally left the stove on, and the alarm was telling them there was smoke. Sue's mom turned off the stove and opened the window to let the smoke out. Tom and Sue were heroes for finding the alarm! Sue's mom was so proud of them. From that day on, Tom and Sue kept being playful and having fun together, and they always paid attention to alarms. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy blocks. One day, he decided to make a big stack with his blocks. + +As Tim was stacking his blocks, a scary-looking cat walked into his room. The cat said, "Hello Tim, I can help you improve your stack." Tim was surprised but happy to have help. "Thank you, scary cat," said Tim. + +Together, they built a big and strong stack. Tim was proud of their work. The scary cat turned out to be a friendly and helpful friend. From that day on, Tim and the scary cat played and improved their stack every day. +One day, a cool cat named Tom and a fast dog named Max decided to have a race. They met at the big tree in the park. Tom and Max wanted to see who was the fastest. + +"Ready, set, go!" said Tom. They started to race. Tom and Max ran very fast. They both had a good rhythm. They ran past other kids playing in the park. + +Max was ahead at first, but then Tom caught up. They ran and ran until they reached the finish line. It was a tie! They both laughed and were happy. "That was fun!" said Max. "Let's race again sometime!" + +From that day on, Tom and Max became best friends. They loved racing and playing together. And they always had a cool rhythm when they ran. +Once upon a time, there was a big ranch. On the ranch, there were many animals. There were cows, pigs, and chickens. They all lived happily together. + +One day, the animals wanted to make a special treat. They decided to mix their favorite foods. The cow said, "I will bring milk." The pig said, "I will bring fruit." The chicken said, "I will bring corn." They all knew it was important to mix their foods well. + +The animals worked together to mix the milk, fruit, and corn. They stirred and stirred until it was all mixed up. The animals tasted their treat and said, "Yum! This is the best treat ever!" They learned that when they worked together, they could make something very special. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a boy named Tim and his pet parrot, Polly. Tim and Polly were best friends. They played together every day. Polly was a dependable friend who always made Tim happy. + +One day, Tim's mom needed to borrow a cup of sugar from their neighbor, Mrs. Brown. Tim wanted to show his mom that he could be helpful, so he said, "Mom, let me and Polly lend a hand!" His mom smiled and said, "Okay, Tim. You and Polly can go ask Mrs. Brown for a cup of sugar." + +Tim and Polly walked to Mrs. Brown's house. When they got there, Tim said, "Hello, Mrs. Brown. Can we please borrow a cup of sugar?" Mrs. Brown saw Polly and smiled. She said, "Of course, Tim! It's nice to see you and dependable Polly." Mrs. Brown gave them the sugar, and they went back home. + +Tim's mom was happy when they returned with the sugar. She said, "Thank you, Tim and Polly, for being so helpful." Tim and Polly felt proud that they could lend a hand. From that day on, they knew they could always count on each other to help when needed. + +And so, Tim and his dependable parrot, Polly, continued to have many fun adventures together, always helping each other and their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy dog named Max. Max loved to ride his big, red motorcycle. Every day, he would ride it around the town, showing off to his friends. + +One sunny day, Max was riding his motorcycle when he heard a snap. The motorcycle stopped moving. Max was sad and didn't know what to do. He needed help to fix his motorcycle. + +A nice cat named Lily saw Max and came to help. Lily was very smart and knew how to fix the motorcycle. She found a broken part and fixed it. Max said thank you to Lily and they became friends. From that day on, Max was not bossy anymore and they had fun riding the motorcycle together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird liked to soar high in the sky. One day, the bird saw a pretty pot on the ground. + +The bird flew down to look at the pot. The pot was shiny and had a fake flower on it. The bird thought the flower was real and tried to smell it. + +The bird got too close to the pot and fell inside. It could not fly out. The bird was sad and stuck in the pot forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant named Andy. Andy lived in a big garden with his ant friends. They loved to play and eat all day. One day, they found an amazing big squash. They were so happy! + +But a mean bird saw the squash too. The bird wanted the squash for himself. The bird tried to pinch the squash away from the ants. The ants were scared, but they did not want to lose their amazing squash. + +The ants worked together and pinched the bird's feet. The bird flew away, and the ants got to keep their amazing squash. They all shared the squash and had a big party. They danced and played, and they were happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. As he started to climb, he heard a loud noise. It was a big bird. The bird said, "Don't be scared, I am your friend." + +Tim said, "Hi, bird! I am not scared. Can we play?" The bird said, "Yes, let's play! I can show you something fun to taste." So, Tim and the bird played together and had lots of fun. + +The bird took Tim to a bush with red berries. The bird said, "Try these! They have a mild taste." Tim tried the berries, and he liked them. They played more and then said goodbye. Tim went home and told his mom about his new friend, the bird. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a popular cat named Sam. Sam was a very friendly cat who liked to move around and say hello to everyone. He had many friends who loved to play with him. + +One sunny day, Sam was playing outside with his friends. They were all having a lot of fun. Sam liked to move fast and run under things. He found a big box and decided to move under it. His friends laughed and clapped as Sam moved in and out of the box. + +As the day went on, more and more friends joined Sam to play. They all took turns moving under the box and laughing together. Sam was very happy to be with his friends and share his popular game. In the end, they all went home tired but with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to watch TV all day. He would sit in front of the TV, ready to watch his favorite shows. But one day, the TV was not working. Tim was sad and did not know what to do. + +Tim's mom saw him sad and said, "Let's find a new game to play!" Tim and his mom went outside and found a ball. They played with the ball and had lots of fun. Tim forgot all about the TV and was happy to play with his mom. + +After playing, Tim learned that he did not need the TV to have fun. He could find new ways to play and have fun with his mom. The moral of the story is that we can find happiness in simple things and do not need to watch TV all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a toy cat named Kitty. One day, Mia found some thread on the floor. She picked it up and said, "Look, Kitty! Thread!" + +Mia played with the thread, and Kitty watched. Mia said, "Kitty, do you want to play with the thread too?" Kitty just looked at her because toys can't talk. Mia gave the thread to Kitty and said, "Here you go! Now we can both play!" + +Mia and Kitty played with the thread all day. They had so much fun! When it was time for bed, Mia gave Kitty a big kiss. She said, "Goodnight, Kitty. I'm happy we had the thread to play with today. We should find more fun things to play with tomorrow!" +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a wealthy man. He had a big toy train that he loved very much. Every day, he would play with his train and make it go around the tracks. + +One day, the train got very dirty from all the playing. The wealthy man knew he had to wash his train to make it clean again. He took a soft cloth, some water, and a little soap, and started to wash the train. + +He washed the train very carefully, making sure to clean every part of it. When he was done, the train looked shiny and new. The wealthy man was very happy, and he played with his clean train all day long. And they all lived happily ever after. +One Sunday, a little girl named Sue was sad. She did not want to be alone. She went outside to find a friend to play with. She saw a small cat under a big tree. The cat looked sad too. + +"Hi cat, why are you sad?" Sue asked. The cat looked at her and said, "I am sad because I lost my toy. Can you help me find it?" Sue smiled and said, "Yes, I can help you!" + +They looked everywhere for the toy. They looked in the grass, behind the tree, and under the rocks. Finally, Sue found the toy under a bush. The cat was so happy! "Thank you, Sue!" the cat said. Now, Sue and the cat were not sad anymore. They played together all day on that Sunday. +Once upon a time, there was a cat with soft fur. The cat was ordinary, but it was happy. It lived in a small house with a kind girl named Lily. Lily loved the cat very much. + +One day, it started to rain. The rain poured down and made the ground wet. The cat didn't like to get wet, so it stayed inside the house with Lily. They played with a ball and had a lot of fun. + +When the rain stopped, the sun came out. The cat went outside to play in the warm sun. It felt good on its fur. The ordinary cat and Lily were happy together, and they stayed friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a big, reliable dog named Max. Max liked to help people. One sunny day, Max went for a walk and saw a small house. Inside the house, he heard a girl cry. Max wanted to help, so he used his nose to open the door and enter the house. + +In the house, Max saw the girl. She was sad because she lost her toy. Max said, "Do not cry. I will help you find your toy." The girl stopped crying and said, "Thank you, Max." They looked all around the house for the toy. They looked under the bed, behind the chair, and in the closet. But they could not find the toy. + +Max had an idea. He said, "Let's look outside." They went out and saw a big tree. Max looked up and saw the toy stuck in the tree. Max used his strong legs to jump high and get the toy. The girl was full of wonder and said, "Max, you are amazing!" Max was happy to help, and they played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a raven. The raven was adventurous. He liked to fly and see new things. + +One day, the raven saw a big pond. He wanted to swim. So, he flew down to the pond. He put his feet in the water. It was cold, but he liked it. + +The raven swam in the pond all day. He splashed and played. He had so much fun. Then, the sun went down. The raven flew back to his tree. He was happy and tired. The adventurous raven had a good day. +Once upon a time, there was a playful little boat. The boat had a name, and its name was Happy. Happy lived in a big water place called a harbor. The harbor was home to many boats. + +One day, Happy wanted to play with the other boats. So, Happy went to them and said, "Let's play together!" The other boats were happy to play with Happy. They played fun games like racing and hide-and-seek. + +Happy and the other boats had a great time. They played all day in the harbor. When the sun went down, they all said, "Goodbye!" Happy was happy to have new friends in the harbor. And from that day on, they played together every day. +Once, there was a famous boy named Tom. He had a red bicycle. Tom loved to ride his bicycle every day. One day, Tom saw his friend, Tim. Tim was sad because he did not have a bicycle. + +"Can I keep your bicycle?" asked Tim. Tom thought for a moment. He loved his bicycle, but he wanted to help his friend. Tom said, "You can keep my bicycle for one day." + +Tim was happy, and he rode the bicycle all day. But when it was time to give it back, Tim did not want to. Tom was upset. They both wanted to keep the bicycle. + +Tom and Tim talked about the problem. They decided to share the bicycle. Each day, one of them would keep the bicycle. This way, they both could be happy and ride the bicycle. +Once upon a time, there was a little seed. The seed wanted to grow big and tall. It knew it needed sun, water, and good dirt to grow. + +One sunny day, a rude bird came and sat in the shade near the seed. The bird didn't want the seed to grow. The bird took the seed's water and made the dirt bad. + +The seed was sad, but it did not give up. It wanted to grow more than ever. Soon, a kind bug came and helped the seed. The bug brought good dirt and water. The seed started to grow, and the rude bird flew away. + +The seed grew and grew until it was a big tree. The tree gave shade to all the kind bugs and animals. They all lived happily together. And the rude bird never came back. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big church. Many people went to the church every day. One day, a little boy named Timmy wanted to go to the church too. He did not know much about the church, but he was excited to learn. + +Timmy asked his mom, "Can we go to the church, please?" His mom said, "Yes, we can go to the church." So, they walked to the church together. When they got there, Timmy saw many people singing and praying. He felt happy to be there. + +Even though Timmy did not know much about the church, he was not afraid to ask questions. He asked his mom, "What do people do in the church?" His mom told him, "People come here to pray, sing, and learn about God." Timmy wanted to learn too, so he listened and watched. Soon, he knew more about the church and was not confused anymore. +Once upon a time, in a quiet little town, there lived a happy onion. The onion had many friends, like the carrot, the tomato, and the potato. They all liked to play and have fun together. + +One day, they wanted to celebrate because it was the onion's birthday. They planned a big party with yummy food and fun games. All the friends worked together to make the party great. The carrot made a cake, the tomato made juice, and the potato made a big pot of soup. + +At the party, everyone was happy and having a good time. The onion was so thankful for his friends and the fun they had. The moral of the story is: when we work together and share, we can make everyone happy and have a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a messy bedroom with toys all over the floor. Amy wanted to solve the problem and make her room clean and nice. + +Amy worked slow and steady to clean her bedroom. She picked up one toy at a time and put them in their right place. She was very careful not to miss any toys. + +After a while, Amy's bedroom was clean and tidy. She was very happy that she solved the problem. Now, she could play in her nice, clean bedroom with her friends. And they all had a fun time together. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl who loved to watch the animals play. One day, the owl saw a stage in the forest. He had an idea to make a fun show for everyone. + +The wise owl asked the animals to come and play on the stage. The little rabbit jumped high, the squirrel ran fast, and the frog danced with joy. All the animals laughed and clapped as they watched their friends. + +At the end of the day, the wise owl was happy to see everyone having fun. The animals thanked the wise owl for the great show on the stage. From that day on, they all played together and watched each other on the stage, making the forest a happier place. +One day, a big, hairy dog named Max found a toy engine. Max liked the toy engine a lot. He wanted to play with it all day. He thought it was fun to push the toy engine around and watch it go. + +Max had a friend named Tim. Tim was a little boy. Max wanted to show Tim his new toy engine. He ran to Tim's house with the toy engine in his mouth. When he got there, he put the toy engine on the ground and barked. Tim came out to see what Max was barking about. + +Tim looked at the toy engine and said, "Wow, Max! That's a cool toy engine! Let's attach a string to it so we can pull it around." Max wagged his tail and barked happily. Tim found a string and attached it to the toy engine. Then, he and Max took turns pulling the toy engine around the yard. They had a lot of fun playing with the toy engine together. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted little boy named Tim. He loved to draw pictures. One day, he drew a picture of a big tree with pretty birds. + +Tim showed his picture to his friend, Sally. Sally asked a question, "What is this?" Tim said, "This is a tree with birds." Sally said, "Wow, you are gifted! I want to draw too." + +Tim and Sally drew pictures all day. They had fun and were happy. They made many pictures and showed them to their friends. Their friends liked the pictures and asked questions too. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was an intelligent dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to help people. He was very good at it. One day, he saw a little girl named Sally. Sally was trying to sit on a seat, but it was too high for her. + +Buddy wanted to prevent Sally from falling. So, he ran to her and put his back under the seat. Now, the seat was not too high for Sally. She could sit on it without any trouble. Sally was very happy and said, "Thank you, Buddy!" + +From that day on, Buddy and Sally became best friends. They played together and helped each other. Everyone in the town loved Buddy for being such a helpful and intelligent dog. The end. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a smooth stone. This stone could talk and loved to tell jokes. The stone lived near a park where kids played all day. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came to the park to play. He saw the smooth stone and picked it up. The stone said, "Hi! I am a talking stone. Do you want to hear a joke?" Tim was very happy to hear the stone talk. + +"Okay, start," said Tim. The stone told a funny joke, and Tim laughed so hard. They spent the whole day together, with the stone telling jokes and Tim laughing. They became best friends and had lots of fun. +One day, a little boy named Tim had a big, enthusiastic smile. It was his birthday! His mom made a yummy cake for him. The cake was very big and sweet. Tim was very happy. + +Tim had a toy car that could zoom very fast. He played with his car all day. He made it zoom around the cake. The car went "zoom, zoom, zoom!" Tim laughed and clapped his hands. + +At the end of the day, Tim and his family ate the yummy cake. They sang "Happy Birthday" to Tim. Tim's toy car was by his side. He knew this was the best day ever. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy sack. He loved to play with his toy sack every day. One day, Tim saw a sharp rock outside. He thought it was pretty and wanted to keep it. + +Tim went to his mom and said, "Mom, I found a sharp rock. Can I keep it in my sack?" His mom looked at the rock and said, "Okay, but be careful. The rock might make the sack weak." + +Tim played with his sack and his new sharp rock. He was very happy. But after a while, the sack started to get weak. Tim didn't notice it. He played and played until the weak sack broke. All his toys fell out. + +Tim was sad. He went to his mom and said, "Mom, my sack is broken. What can I do?" His mom said, "I told you the sharp rock might make the sack weak. Let's fix it together." + +So, Tim and his mom fixed the sack. Tim learned to be careful with sharp things. He never put the sharp rock in his sack again. Tim and his mom were happy, and they played with the toys together. +Once upon a time, there was a pale caterpillar named Catty. Catty lived in a big tree with many leaves. She had many friends, but her best friend was a bird named Birdy. They liked to play and eat together. + +One day, Catty and Birdy saw a big, yummy leaf. They both wanted to eat it. Catty said, "I saw it first, so I get to eat it." But Birdy said, "No, I saw it first." They both did not want to share the leaf. They both refuse to let the other have it. + +Catty and Birdy were sad because they could not eat the leaf. Then, a wise old owl came by and saw them. He said, "Why don't you share the leaf? You can both eat it and still be friends." Catty and Birdy thought about it and agreed. They shared the leaf and were happy again. +One day, a bald man went to the gym. He liked to run and jump. The gym was big and fun. The bald man was happy to play there. + +In the gym, he saw a cat. The cat was fast and could blink its eyes quickly. The bald man wanted to be friends with the cat. So, he ran and jumped with the cat. + +The bald man and the cat played all day in the gym. They were very tired but happy. They became good friends and went to the gym together every day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toys and explore new things. One day, he found a big pot in his house. It was difficult for him to lift the pot because it was very heavy. But he tried his best and finally lifted it. + +Tim wanted to reveal what was inside the pot. He was very curious. He opened the pot and saw many colorful balls. He was so happy to find them. He played with the balls all day long. He made sure to put them back in the pot when he was done. + +Tim's mom saw him playing with the pot and the balls. She smiled and said, "Tim, you did a great job! You didn't give up even when it was difficult. And you took care of your things by putting them away." Tim learned the value of trying hard and taking care of his things. He knew that if he tried hard, he could do anything. +Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar. The caterpillar was not like other caterpillars. He was wealthy. He had many leaves to eat. He was very happy. + +One day, the caterpillar saw a bird fly. He wanted to fly too. He thought it looked fun. He tried to jump, but he could not fly. The caterpillar was sad. + +The next day, the caterpillar became a butterfly. He had pretty wings. Now he could fly. The wealthy caterpillar was very happy. He flew with the birds and played all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max had an enormous bone. He loved his bone very much. He would lie down and chew on his bone all day. Max was a happy dog. + +One day, Max went for a walk with his bone. He walked and walked, then he got tired. Max found a big tree to lie under. He put his bone by his heel and took a nap. When Max woke up, he saw that his bone was gone! + +Max was sad and looked for his bone. He saw a big cat with his bone. Max said, "That is my bone! Give it back!" The big cat did not want to give it back. Max was brave and barked very loud. The big cat got scared and dropped the bone. Max picked up his bone with his mouth and went back to the big tree. Max was happy again. +One day, Timmy and Sally were playing in the park. Sally had a shiny red case with her. Timmy asked, "Can I look inside your case?" Sally replied, "Sure, but be careful." Timmy opened the case and saw a lot of toys inside. He picked up a toy car and started playing with it. + +Suddenly, a boy came up to them and said, "I want to play with your toys." Timmy and Sally didn't know the boy and were hesitant to lend their toys to him. The boy said, "I am very rich and I can give you lots of money if you lend me your toys." Timmy and Sally thought about it for a moment and decided to lend the boy one toy each. + +After a while, the boy came back and asked for more toys. Timmy and Sally didn't want to lend any more toys as they were afraid they might not get them back. The boy got angry and started shouting. Sally said, "We can't lend you any more toys. They are ours and we want to keep them." The boy left, still angry, and Timmy and Sally continued playing with their toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom noticed that his chest was hurting him. She took him to the doctor to see what was wrong. + +The doctor said that Timmy had a cold and needed to rest. Timmy was sad because he couldn't play with his friends. He had to stand still and rest. + +But one day, Timmy woke up feeling normal again! He was so happy that he could play with his friends again. They ran around and played games all day. Timmy's chest didn't hurt anymore and he felt great. He was so happy to be able to stand and play with his friends again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red loved to zoom around the room and make loud vroom vroom noises. One day, Red saw a little bug who needed help. The bug was stuck and couldn't exit the room. Red felt helpless because he was too small to pick up the bug. + +But Red had an idea! He zoomed over to his toy box and found a little stick. He brought the stick back to the bug and used it to help the bug climb up and exit the room. The bug was very grateful and thanked Red for his help. From that day on, Red felt happy knowing he could help others when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tutor who helped her learn new things. One day, Lily was feeling very sleepy and started to yawn a lot. Her tutor noticed and said, "Lily, it looks like you need a nap!" Lily agreed and went to her bed. + +But as she was trying to fall asleep, she accidentally knocked over her water bottle. Lily felt clumsy and sad. Her tutor came to her room and saw what happened. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. Let's clean up the water together." + +Lily felt better and grateful for her kind tutor. She fell asleep quickly and had sweet dreams. The next day, she was excited to learn more from her tutor and show her how much she had improved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved doing yoga with her mommy every day. One day, Lily's friend Emma came over and saw them doing yoga. Emma got jealous and said she didn't like yoga. + +The next day, Emma appeared at Lily's house again. This time, Emma wanted to try yoga too. But she didn't know how to do it. Lily helped her and showed her how to do the poses. Emma loved it and they had fun together. + +Lily learned that it's important to share the things she loves with others. Emma learned that it's okay to try new things and not be jealous of others. From that day on, they did yoga together every day and became best friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip and play outside. One day, she found an enormous picture of a rainbow on the ground. + +Lily picked up the picture and showed it to her mom. Her mom was surprised to see such a big picture. They decided to hang it up in Lily's room. + +Every night before bed, Lily would look at the enormous picture and imagine herself skipping over the rainbow. It made her very happy. From that day on, Lily loved skipping even more because it reminded her of the beautiful picture in her room. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick pretty flowers. One day, Lily saw a white ghost in her backyard! She was scared at first, but then she realized that the ghost was friendly and just wanted to play. + +Lily and the ghost played together all day long. They ran and jumped and laughed. Lily was very happy to have a new friend. She wanted to show the ghost how to pick flowers too, but the ghost couldn't do it because he didn't have any hands. + +Lily had an idea. She ran inside and got some white paint. She painted the ghost's hands white so he could pick flowers too! It worked! The ghost was so happy and he thanked Lily for helping him. Lily felt proud that she was able to succeed in helping her new friend. From that day on, Lily and the white ghost were the best of friends and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. One day, Emily's mom made some coffee for herself. Emily wanted some too, but her mom said it was too hot for her. Emily started to complain and cry. + +Emily's mom said, "I understand that you want coffee, but it's too hot for you. Maybe when it's cold, you can have some." + +Later that day, Emily's mom forgot about the coffee and it got cold. Emily saw it and said, "Mommy, can I have the cold coffee now?" + +Emily's mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can have the cold coffee now." Emily was happy and drank the coffee. She learned that sometimes things might not be right at first, but they can change and be good later. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily's friend, Emma, came over to play. They decided to build a tower with their blocks. + +Lily said, "Let's unite our blocks to make a big tower!" + +Emma replied, "That's a great idea! We can use our spirit to build it up high!" + +Suddenly, they heard a knock on the door. It was their friend, Jake. Jake was deaf, so they had to use sign language to talk to him. They showed him their tower and he smiled. He used his hands to say, "Wow, that's amazing!" + +The three friends continued to play and build together, using their spirit to create something special. They were happy to be united and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went on a walk and saw a spider. The spider was very small and had eight legs. Lily thought it was cute, but her brother was scared of it. + +Suddenly, Lily's brother ran away and accidentally dropped his toy car. He didn't notice that he lost it. Lily saw the toy car and picked it up. She wanted to give it back to her brother. She called his name and he came back. He was happy to see his toy car again. + +Lily and her brother continued their walk and saw a fierce dog. They were scared, but their mom was nearby and helped them feel safe. They learned that it's important to be careful when they see animals they don't know. They went back home, happy to have each other and their toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very sad because he had lost his ice cream. He looked everywhere for it, but he couldn't find it. + +One day, Timmy went to his friend's house and his friend's mom gave him a new ice cream. It was vanilla, but it was very dull. Timmy didn't like it, but he didn't want to be rude, so he ate it anyway. + +When Timmy got home, his mom asked him how his day was. Timmy told her about his lost ice cream and his new dull ice cream. His mom told him not to worry and that they could get a new ice cream together. Timmy was very happy and he told his mom thank you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden and look at the flowers. One day, she saw her neighbor named Mr. Brown. He was fixing his fence with a hammer and nails. + +"Hi, Mr. Brown! What are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I'm fixing my fence. Do you want to help me?" said Mr. Brown. + +"Yes, please!" said Lily. + +Mr. Brown lent her a hammer and some nails. Lily helped Mr. Brown fix the fence. She was very happy because she did a good job. Mr. Brown said, "Lily, you are a beautiful helper. Thank you for your help." + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, Mr. Brown. I had fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a huge elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to eat bananas and play in the jungle. One day, Ellie received a letter from a mean lion named Leo. The letter said that Leo wanted to take over Ellie's jungle and make her leave. + +Ellie did not like this and decided to resist. She gathered all her animal friends and they made a plan to stop Leo. They built a big wall around the jungle to keep Leo out. + +But one day, while Ellie was sleeping, Leo snuck in and destroyed the wall. Ellie and her friends tried to stop him, but Leo was too strong. He took over the jungle and made Ellie leave. + +Ellie was sad and missed her home. She realized that sometimes it's hard to resist when someone is stronger than you. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was walking in the park. She saw a pretty butterfly with colorful wings. She ran after it and caught it in her hands. The butterfly was upset because it couldn't fly anymore. + +Lily asked the butterfly, "Why are you upset?" The butterfly said, "I am upset because I value my freedom to fly wherever I want. Now I can't do that because you caught me." + +Lily felt bad for the butterfly and decided to let it go. She opened her hands and the butterfly flew away. Lily learned that it's important to value other creatures' freedom and happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a charming panda named Pandy. Pandy loved to sit and eat bamboo all day long. One day, Pandy's friend, a little girl named Lily, came to visit him. + +Lily said, "Pandy, I am so happy to see you. Can I sit with you and eat bamboo too?" + +Pandy replied, "Of course, Lily. You are always welcome to sit and eat with me." + +So, Lily sat next to Pandy and they both enjoyed eating bamboo together. After they finished, Lily said, "Thank you for letting me sit with you, Pandy. You are such a charming panda." + +Pandy smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. I am happy to have you as my friend." And from that day on, Pandy and Lily would sit and eat bamboo together every time Lily came to visit. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved helicopters! He would always watch them fly in the sky and make loud noises. One day, Timmy saw a helicopter that was very smart. It had lots of buttons and lights. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a bird that was hurt. He wanted to protect the bird and make sure it was safe. So, he ran to the smart helicopter and asked the pilot for help. The pilot was very kind and said he would help Timmy protect the bird. + +The helicopter flew up into the sky and found the bird. The pilot used a special net to catch the bird and bring it back to Timmy. Timmy was so happy that the bird was safe and thanked the smart helicopter and the pilot for helping him protect the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big sack that he liked to carry everywhere he went. One day, Timmy went to the store to buy some candy. He had a shiny coin in his pocket that he wanted to use to buy the candy. + +When Timmy got to the store, he saw a man who was very careless. The man accidentally knocked over a big pile of boxes and they fell all over the floor. Timmy helped the man pick up the boxes and put them back on the shelves. + +The man was very grateful and gave Timmy some extra candy for helping him. Timmy put the candy in his sack and went home happy. From that day on, Timmy always carried his sack with him and helped anyone who needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved pears, they were her favorite fruit. One day, she saw a big, juicy pear on a tree. She wanted to pick it, but it was too high for her. + +She asked her mom, "Mommy, can I have that pear? It looks so yummy!" + +Her mom replied, "That pear belongs to someone else, we can't take it. It's not ours." + +Lily understood that it wouldn't be right to take something that didn't belong to them. She knew it could be dangerous to take something that wasn't theirs to own. So, she decided to wait for her own pear to grow on their own tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom said, "Let's go to the store!" Lily was happy and said, "Yay! I love going to the store!" + +When they got to the store, Lily saw a big man who was jogging. He was very strong and mighty. Lily said to her mom, "Look at that man! He's jogging so fast! He's mighty strong!" + +As they walked through the store, Lily saw a toy she wanted. She asked her mom, "Can I have that toy, please?" Her mom said, "Maybe next time, sweetie." Lily was a little sad, but she still had fun looking at all the things in the store. + +On their way out, they saw the same man who was jogging before. Lily said to him, "Hi! You're mighty strong! Can I jog with you?" The man smiled and said, "Sure, little one! Let's jog together!" And they jogged away into the sunset. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a big dog with a yellow collar. Max liked to run and play in the park. One day, Max's owner said they had to hurry home. Max didn't want to leave the park, but he knew he had to listen to his owner. + +As they walked home, Max saw a squirrel and wanted to chase it. But his owner said, "No, Max, we have to hurry home." Max was sad, but he knew his owner was right. When they got home, Max's owner took off his yellow collar and gave him a treat. Max was happy and wagged his tail. + +From that day on, Max knew that sometimes he had to hurry home, even if he didn't want to. And he was always happy to see his yellow collar waiting for him when he got there. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack was very smart and he always wore a vest. One day, Jack went on a trip to the beach. He packed his bags and got on a big plane. The plane flew high in the sky and after a long time, it finally arrived at the beach. Jack was so happy to be there! He put on his vest and went for a walk on the sand. He played in the water and had so much fun. When it was time to go home, Jack packed up his bags and got on the plane again. He was tired but happy because he had a great time at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly boy named Timmy. He loved to play chess with his grandpa. One day, Timmy found an old chess set in the attic. "Grandpa, can we play with this?" he asked. "Sure, let's polish the pieces first," replied grandpa. + +They took out a cloth and some polish and started cleaning the chess pieces. "This knight looks like a horse!" exclaimed Timmy. "Yes, and this queen is the most powerful piece on the board," said grandpa. + +They played for hours, moving the pieces back and forth. Timmy was having so much fun that he didn't want to stop. "Can we play again tomorrow, grandpa?" he asked. "Of course, Timmy. I'm always up for a game of chess with my favorite grandson," replied grandpa with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toy cars in the park. One day, he found a weird metal object on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friend, Sally. + +"Look, Sally! I found something weird!" Timmy said. + +"What is it?" Sally asked. + +"I don't know. It's metal and it looks weird," Timmy replied. + +Sally took a closer look and said, "Maybe we should return it to the lost and found." + +"Good idea, Sally!" Timmy said. So they went to the lost and found and returned the weird metal object. The person at the lost and found was very happy and thanked them for being honest. Timmy and Sally felt proud of themselves for doing the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the garden and talk to the animals. One day, she saw a fairy with wings that sparkled in the sun. + +"Hello fairy," said Lily. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm practicing my flying," replied the fairy. "It's tough work, but I love it." + +Lily clapped her hands and said, "You're so pretty! Can I be a fairy too?" + +The fairy smiled and said, "Of course you can! Just believe in yourself and you can do anything." + +From that day on, Lily practiced her fairy flying every day. She was so happy to have a new friend and to be a fairy just like the one she had met in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard and look at the animals. One day, she saw a chicken walking around. She ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, look at the chicken! It's so funny!" Her mommy replied, "Yes, it is. But be careful, Lily. Chickens can be silly and foolish sometimes." + +Lily wanted to examine the chicken closer, so she walked over to it. She looked at it and said, "Hello, chicken! You are so silly!" The chicken just clucked and walked away. Suddenly, a big dog came running into the yard. Lily's mommy yelled, "Lily, be careful! That dog is not friendly!" But it was too late. The dog chased after the chicken and caught it in its mouth. + +Lily started to cry as she watched the dog run away with the chicken. Her mommy hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. That was a bad ending. We have to be careful around animals we don't know." Lily nodded her head and wiped away her tears. She knew she would never forget the foolish chicken and the bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers and would often pick them from her garden. One day, she found a fearful bunny hiding in the flowers. Lily wanted to help the bunny, so she made a plan. She decided to bring the bunny some carrots to eat and make a cozy bed for it to sleep in. The bunny felt safe with Lily and they became friends. From that day on, Lily would visit the bunny in the flowers every day. They would play together and enjoy the beauty of the flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max. Max was a good monkey who loved to eat bananas and swing from tree to tree. One night, Max saw a firefly glowing in the dark. He was amazed by how it glowed so brightly. + +Max went to his friend, a wise owl named Ollie, and asked, "Ollie, why does the firefly glow?" + +Ollie replied, "The firefly glows to find its way in the dark." + +Max thought that was very cool and wished he could glow too. + +The next day, Max found a glowing banana in the jungle. He was so happy he could glow just like the firefly. He ran back to Ollie and said, "Look, Ollie! I can glow too!" + +Ollie laughed and said, "Max, that's not a real glowing banana. It's just a toy. But you're still a good monkey to me." + +Max smiled and swung away, happy to be a good monkey, even without glowing. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was very hungry. She asked her mom for a sandwich, but her mom said they didn't have any bread. Lily was sad, but her mom had an idea. She said, "Let's use some crackers and put cheese in between them. It will be like a sandwich!" + +Lily was grateful for her mom's idea and took a big bite. "Mmm, this is yummy!" she said. Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. It's important to use our imagination when we don't have everything we need." + +Lily nodded and finished her snack. She was happy and full, and her mom was happy to have found a solution. They hugged and Lily said, "Thanks for making me a sandwich, Mom. I love you!" +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He saw a big truck with lots of toys inside. Timmy asked his mom if he could play with the toys, but his mom said he had to wait until the fair came to town. + +Timmy was sad, but then he saw a piece of paper on the ground. He picked it up and started to fold it. His mom asked him what he was doing, and he said he was making a paper airplane. Timmy threw the airplane and it flew towards the truck. + +The man who owned the truck saw the airplane and came over to talk to Timmy and his mom. He said he was happy to see Timmy having fun, and he gave him a toy truck to play with. Timmy was so happy, he thanked the man and said, "I will fold more airplanes to play with my new truck!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the bath, but she always made a big mess. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, you need to tie your hair back so it doesn't get wet." + +Lily said, "Okay mommy, I will tie my hair back with a good bow." Then she went to the bathroom and turned on the faucet. She splashed and played with her toys, but she forgot to turn off the water. + +Mommy heard the water running and said, "Lily, did you forget to turn off the faucet?" Lily said, "Oops, sorry mommy!" and ran to turn it off. + +From that day on, Lily always tied her hair back and remembered to turn off the faucet. Mommy was very proud of her for being a good girl. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dependable teddy bear that she loved to wear around her neck. One day, Lily's stomach started to hurt and she didn't feel good. + +Lily's mom asked her, "What's wrong, sweetie?" + +"My stomach hurts," Lily replied. + +"Let's take off your teddy bear and lay down for a bit," her mom said. + +Lily took off her teddy bear and laid down. After a little while, her stomach felt better. She put her teddy bear back on and said, "I feel better now, thanks mom!" + +"You're welcome, Lily," her mom said with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play at the beach. One day, she saw a jellyfish in the water. It was big and round and had long tentacles. She was scared at first, but then she saw it was just floating along. + +Lily wanted to touch it, but her mommy told her not to. She said jellyfish can sting and it would hurt. So Lily just watched it from afar. + +Later, Lily saw a man kneel down next to the jellyfish. He was wearing a modest swimsuit and had a net in his hand. He carefully scooped up the jellyfish and took it back to the ocean. Lily was happy the jellyfish was safe and thanked the man for helping it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance with her toy microphone. One day, Lily went to a party with her mommy and daddy. There were lots of kids at the party, and they were all having fun. + +Lily saw a boy who had the same toy microphone as her. She wanted to play with him, but he didn't want to share. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, the boy got angry and took her microphone away. + +Lily cried and ran to her mommy. Her mommy hugged her and asked what was wrong. Lily told her what happened, and her mommy recognized how upset she was. She went to talk to the boy's mommy and they found a way to share the microphone. Lily was happy again and sang a song with her new friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a jar full of cookies. He loved his cookies very much. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her cut some vegetables for dinner. Timmy was very alert and listened to his mom carefully. He took a big knife and started cutting the vegetables. Suddenly, the jar fell from the table and broke into pieces. Timmy was very sad because he lost all of his cookies. But his mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry Timmy, we can buy a new jar and make more cookies together." Timmy smiled and felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite teddy bear named Mr. Snuggles. One day, Lily spilled juice on Mr. Snuggles and he got all wet. + +Lily's mom said, "Don't worry, we will dry Mr. Snuggles in the sun." + +Lily was happy because she loved the light of the sun. She said, "Mommy, can we go outside and play in the light while Mr. Snuggles dries?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, but let's make sure we keep our toys organized so we don't lose them." + +Lily and her mom went outside and had fun in the sun while Mr. Snuggles dried. When he was all dry, Lily gave him a big hug and said, "I'm so happy you're all better now, Mr. Snuggles!" +One day, a little bug named Buzzy was crawling on a sheet. Buzzy wanted to find a new home, but all the available places were too small. + +Buzzy met a friendly ant and asked, "Can you help me find a bigger house?" The ant replied, "Sure, I know a great spot just over there!" + +Excitedly, Buzzy crawled over to the spot the ant had pointed out. But when Buzzy got there, he saw that it was already taken by a big spider. The spider saw Buzzy and quickly caught him in its web. + +Buzzy was very scared and cried out, "Help! Help!" But no one came to save him. Sadly, Buzzy realized that he should have been happy with his small home on the sheet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved taking photos with her camera. One day, she went to the park to take some pictures of the flowers and trees. While she was taking photos, she saw a man who looked lost. + +"Excuse me, do you need help?" Lily asked. + +The man just ignored her and kept walking. Lily felt sad that he didn't sign to her or say anything. She decided to follow him to see if he needed help. + +After a while, the man went into a dark alley. Lily followed him and saw that he was doing something bad. She took a photo of him and ran to tell the police. + +Unfortunately, the man found out and became angry. He found Lily and took her camera. He was so ignorant that he didn't know how important the photos were to her. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. +Once upon a time, there was a funny ostrich named Ollie. Ollie loved to run and play with his friends. One day, Ollie and his friends were playing in the park when they got thirsty. They looked around, but there was no water to drink. + +Ollie had an idea. He remembered that his mom had told him to always bring water when he went out to play. He ran back home and brought back a big supply of water for his friends. They were so happy and thankful to Ollie for supplying them with water. + +From that day on, Ollie's friends learned an important lesson. They realized that they should always be prepared and bring their own supply of water when they go out to play. They thanked Ollie for teaching them this important lesson and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a tall rabbit named Benny. He loved to hop around and play with his friends in the meadow. One day, Benny was feeling sad because he couldn't settle on what game to play. + +His friend Lily the mouse came over and asked, "What's wrong, Benny?" + +"I can't decide what to play," Benny replied. + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "How about we play hide and seek? It's my favorite game!" + +Benny's face lit up with excitement and he said, "That sounds like so much fun! Let's do it!" + +And so, Benny and Lily played hide and seek until the sun started to set. Benny was so happy that he had settled on a game and had such a great time with his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go to the park with her mommy. One day, her mommy told her they were going on a trip to the beach next week. Lily was so excited! She loved the beach and playing in the sand. + +But as the week went on, Lily's mommy started to panic. She forgot to pack some important things for the trip, like sunscreen and hats. Lily didn't notice her mommy's worry and kept playing with her toys. + +Finally, the day came for them to go to the beach. Lily's mommy put on some sunscreen, but it wasn't powerful enough to protect them from the sun's rays. They spent the whole day at the beach, and by the end of it, both of them had terrible sunburns. + +Lily's mommy felt so bad for forgetting the sunscreen and Lily was in a lot of pain. They had to cut their trip short and go home early. From then on, Lily's mommy made sure to always pack everything they needed for their trips. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going on holiday with his family. They would go to the beach and build sandcastles. One day, Timmy's family went on holiday, but Timmy forgot his favorite toy at home. He was sad, but his parents promised they would buy him a new one. + +The next day, they went to the toy store and Timmy got a new toy. He was so happy and played with it all day. But when they got back to their hotel room, Timmy realized he left his new toy at the store. He was very upset and asked his parents to go back and get it. They said they couldn't because the store was closed. + +Timmy cried and cried. He wanted his toy back. His parents tried to comfort him, but he kept crying and repeating that he wanted his toy. The holiday was ruined and Timmy felt empty inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Hop. Hop loved to play in the forest and explore new things. One day, while he was hopping down a path, he saw a big scary bear. Hop was scared and didn't know what to do. He tried to run away, but his legs wouldn't move. + +The bear started to walk towards Hop, but then suddenly stopped and blinked. Hop didn't know why the bear was blinking, but he felt a little less scared. The bear then spoke to Hop and said, "Don't be scared little rabbit, I won't hurt you. I was just passing through the forest and didn't mean to scare you." + +Hop was relieved and felt much better. He thanked the bear for not hurting him and continued down the path, feeling happy and safe. From that day on, Hop learned that sometimes things can be scary, but if you stay calm and brave, everything will be okay. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a good friend named Sarah. One day, they went to the park to play. Lily brought her purse with her to keep her toys safe. They played and had so much fun that Lily forget her purse at the park. + +When they got home, Lily realized she forgot her purse. She was sad because her favorite toy was inside. Sarah said, "Don't worry, we will go back to the park and find it." So they went back to the park and looked everywhere. Finally, they found the purse on a bench. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you for helping me find my purse, you are a good friend!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to march around the house with his toy drum. He would march and march until he got tired. + +One day, Timmy's mom turned on the radio. The music was so cool that Timmy couldn't help but dance and march to the beat. He loved how the music made him feel. + +Timmy's mom saw him dancing and said, "You look so cool when you dance, Timmy!" Timmy smiled and said, "I like to march too!" His mom laughed and said, "Well, keep marching and dancing, Timmy. You're the coolest kid I know!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the leaves and gather them up into big piles. One day, her mommy told her it was getting chilly outside and they needed to go inside by the fireplace. + +The fireplace was a big hole in the wall where they could put wood and make a fire. Lily loved to watch the fire dance and flicker. Her mommy said it was crazy how the fire could be so hot and bright. + +As they sat by the fireplace, Lily told her mommy all about the leaves she gathered up outside. Her mommy smiled and said, "That sounds like so much fun, Lily. Maybe we can do it again tomorrow." Lily felt so happy and warm by the fire, knowing she had her mommy to cuddle with and talk to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she found a post in the ground. She asked her friend, "What is this post for?" Her friend replied, "It's for the mailman to put letters in." + +Lily thought that was helpful. She wanted to help the mailman. So, she decided to write a letter to her grandma. She wrote, "Dear Grandma, I miss you. Love, Lily." She put the letter in the post and waited for the mailman to come. + +When the mailman arrived, he saw the letter in the post. He took it out and read it. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. I will deliver this letter to your grandma." Lily was happy that she could help the mailman and make her grandma happy. She settled down on the grass and waited for her grandma's reply. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends found a big, black pitch ball. They didn't know what it was, but it looked fun to play with. + +Timmy's friend, Billy, picked up the pitch ball and threw it to Timmy. Timmy caught the ball and felt it was very sticky. "Ew, this ball is gross!" Timmy said. "I don't like it." + +Billy laughed and said, "Don't be foolish, Timmy. It's just a pitch ball. It's supposed to be sticky." As they played with the ball, the sun began to set and the ball started to glow in the dark. "Wow, it's glowing!" Timmy exclaimed. + +The boys had so much fun playing with the pitch ball that they decided to keep it and play with it every day. Timmy was happy that he didn't think the ball was foolish anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a cube toy that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy accidentally dropped his cube toy and it broke into little pieces. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, Timmy's mommy came to him and hugged him tight. She told Timmy not to worry, she would support him and fix his toy. Timmy felt calm and happy again knowing that his mommy was there to help him. + +Together, Timmy and his mommy worked to put the cube toy back together. It was a little tricky, but they did it! Timmy was so happy to have his toy back and he gave his mommy a big hug to say thank you for her support. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who loved playing together. One day, they found a toy that they both wanted to play with. They started to quarrel and shout at each other. Their parents tried to stop them, but they wouldn't listen. + +Suddenly, there was an emergency. The sky became dark and it started to rain heavily. The two friends were scared and didn't know what to do. They realized that they should have listened to their parents and not quarrelled over a toy. + +Sadly, they were stuck outside in the storm and couldn't find their way back home. They learned a big lesson that day - that it's never good to fight with your friends and that you should always listen to your parents. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the store with her mom. They were looking for some tasty snacks to eat. Suddenly, Lily saw a toy car and asked her mom if she could have it. + +Mom said, "No, we don't need it." But then, the store worker came over and said, "I can be helpful and find you a toy car that can speed really fast!" + +Lily's eyes got big and she smiled. "Yes, please!" she said. The store worker brought back a toy car that was red and shiny. Lily was so happy and she thanked the helpful worker. They went home and Lily played with her new toy car all day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, they were making cookies together. Lily's mommy asked her to help fold the ingredients into the dough. Lily was happy to help and folded the dough gently. + +After they finished making the cookies, they needed to drain the water from the sink. Lily's mommy lifted her up so she could see the water going down the drain. Lily thought it was funny and giggled. + +When the cookies were done baking, they smelled sweet and delicious. Lily's mommy gave her a cookie to try. Lily took a bite and said, "Mmm, this cookie is sweet!" Her mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who had a big purse. She always kept it tidy and clean. One day, she went to the park with her little girl. When they got there, the mommy asked her daughter to sit on the seat and wait for her to come back. The little girl sat down and watched the birds fly in the sky. After a while, the mommy came back and they played together. They had so much fun that they forgot about the time. When they were ready to go home, the mommy picked up her purse and they went back home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her grandma in the kitchen. One day, her grandma asked her to bring her apron. Lily ran to get it and brought it back to her grandma. + +But cooking can be boring sometimes, and Lily wasn't having much fun. She wanted to play outside instead. So, she asked her grandma if they could stop cooking and go outside to play. + +Her grandma smiled and said they could take a break from cooking. They went outside and played tag together. Lily had so much fun running and laughing with her grandma. Even though cooking was boring, spending time with her grandma was the best thing ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play and it was very cold. The ground was icy and slippery. She didn't want to play anymore because it was too cold. + +Suddenly, her mommy came outside and offered her a warm coat to wear. Lily was very happy and put on the coat. She felt warm and cozy. + +Later that day, the mailman came and gave Lily a letter. It was a birthday card from her grandma. Lily was so excited and thanked the mailman for delivering it to her. She opened the card and saw a picture of a puppy. She loved it so much and showed it to her mommy. + +From that day on, Lily always wore her warm coat when she went outside to play. She also looked forward to getting mail because it made her happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to stories from her grandma. One day, Lily asked her grandma to tell her a story about a princess. + +Her grandma was patient and began to reveal the story. "Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess who lived in a big castle," she began. "She had a secret that she kept hidden from everyone." + +Lily was curious and asked, "What was the secret?" Her grandma smiled and continued the story, "The princess had a magical power that allowed her to talk to animals. One day, she used her power to save a little bird who was stuck in a tree." + +Lily was amazed and asked, "Did the princess become friends with the bird?" Her grandma nodded and said, "Yes, they became best friends and had many adventures together." Lily was happy to hear the story and went to bed dreaming of talking to animals like the princess. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her mommy's thread. It was so colorful and pretty. One day, Lily's mommy let her play with the thread all by herself. Lily was so happy and excited. + +As she played, Lily noticed something funny happening. The thread was getting all tangled up! She tried to fix it, but it just got worse. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, her mommy came to help. She untangled the thread and showed Lily how to play with it without making a mess. Lily was so grateful and happy. She had so much fun playing with the thread with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a funny house. It had a big red door and a yellow roof. Inside the house, there lived a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily started to feel sick. She felt like she needed to sneeze. + +Lily tried to hold her sneeze in, but she couldn't. She sneezed so loud that it made her giggle. The sneeze was so strong that it made some of the toys in her room fall over. + +Lily's mom heard the sneeze and came to check on her. She saw that Lily was okay and just had a funny sneeze. Mom gave Lily a tissue to wipe her nose and some medicine to help her feel better. Lily went back to playing with her toys, but now she knew that sneezing could be funny too. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max. Max loved to explore. One day, Max went on a walk in the desert with his mom. Max's mom warned him to be careful of the cactuses because they have prickly needles. Max was excited to find a cactus. He searched and searched until he found one. It was very heavy, but Max was determined to bring it home to show his dad. + +As Max and his mom walked home, Max tripped on a rock and fell. The heavy cactus fell on top of him and hurt him very badly. Max cried out in pain and his mom rushed to help him. They went to the hospital and the doctors tried to help Max, but it was too late. Max had passed away from his injuries. His mom was heartbroken and wished she had never let Max go on that walk. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar named Carl. He liked to crawl on the ground and eat leaves. One day, he saw a big, green leaf that looked very yummy. But his friend, the ladybug, said "No, Carl! That leaf is dangerous! It will make you sick!" + +Carl was sad because he really wanted to eat the leaf. But then he remembered what his mommy had told him. "Always listen to your friends. They want to keep you safe." So, Carl decided not to eat the dangerous leaf. + +Instead, he crawled around and found a nice, juicy leaf that was much safer to eat. He felt happy and full, and thanked his friend the ladybug for helping him. From that day on, Carl always listened to his friends and never ate anything dangerous again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy boat in the bathtub. One day, he noticed that his boat had a leak and water was coming inside. He felt helpless and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy's mom came into the bathroom and saw the water on the floor. "Timmy, what happened?" she asked. Timmy showed her his boat and said, "It's broken. Water is coming in and I don't know how to fix it." + +His mom said, "I can help you fix it, but you have to let me try." Timmy thought about it for a moment and then said, "Okay, Mommy. I won't refuse your help." His mom was able to fix the boat and Timmy was happy to play with it again. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful butterfly. She had wings that were pink and yellow and green. One day, she flew too close to a thermometer and it got stuck to her wing. The thermometer was a little stick that showed how hot or cold it was outside. + +The butterfly tried to fly with the thermometer on her wing, but it was too heavy. She couldn't fly very well anymore. She tried to shake it off, but it wouldn't come off. Then, she had an idea. She flew backwards and the thermometer fell off! She had reversed the stick off of her wing. + +The butterfly was happy again and flew away with her colorful wings. She learned that sometimes you have to reverse things to make them better. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He was wearing his favorite clothes, a blue shirt and red shorts. But while he was playing, he lost his shirt! Timmy looked everywhere for it, but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy was sad because he lost his shirt, but his friends wanted to cheer him up. They started to play a game of tag, and Timmy forgot all about his lost shirt. He was so cheerful playing with his friends that he didn't even notice the time passing by. When it was time to go home, Timmy remembered his lost shirt and felt sad again. But his friends told him that they would help him find it the next day. And Timmy went to bed feeling hopeful that he would find his shirt soon. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy brought his new automobile toy. Timmy was excited to play with it. + +Billy said, "Let's play a game. We will throw our cars and see whose car goes the farthest." + +Timmy agreed and they started to play. But then, Timmy's regular car broke when Billy threw it too hard. Timmy got upset and said, "You broke my car!" + +Billy apologized and said, "I didn't mean to. I will buy you a new one." + +Timmy forgave Billy and they continued to play. They both had fun and learned that it's important to be careful when playing with toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He wanted a bicycle so badly. Every day he asked his mom if he could have one, but she said he had to wait. Timmy was very impatient. + +One day, Timmy's mom surprised him with a shiny new bicycle. Timmy was so happy that he jumped up and down. He got on his bicycle and started to ride. At first, it was hard and he fell off a few times. But he kept trying and trying. + +Finally, Timmy succeeded! He could ride his bicycle all by himself. He was so proud of himself and couldn't wait to show his friends. From that day on, Timmy loved riding his bicycle and he was no longer impatient. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear fancy dresses and play with her dolls. One day, Lily was playing with her dolls when she heard a loud noise. She went outside to see what it was and saw a big dog shaking his tail. + +Lily went up to the dog and said, "Hi doggy, why are you shaking your tail?" The dog barked and Lily giggled. "You're so loud, doggy. Can you be quiet?" Lily asked. + +The dog stopped barking and Lily petted him. "You're a nice doggy," she said. "Do you want to play with my dolls?" The dog wagged his tail and Lily giggled again. They played together quietly for a while until it was time for the dog to go home. "Bye bye, doggy," Lily said. "Thanks for playing with me." +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing with her toys. She had a big teddy bear and a small toy car. She loved playing with them, but her mom asked her to clean up before dinner. Lily didn't want to stop playing, but she knew she had to obey her mom. She tried to resist, but her mom was very firm. + +At dinner, Lily asked her mom a question. "Mommy, why do we have to eat vegetables?" she asked. Her mom smiled and said, "Because they are good for us and help us grow strong." Lily thought about this and decided to try some vegetables. + +Later that night, Lily had a bad dream and woke up feeling worried. She went to her mom and told her about her dream. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, everything will be okay." Lily felt better and went back to sleep, feeling safe and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a big, mighty lion who lived in the jungle. One day, his friends decided to throw him a surprise party. They all gathered together and made a big cake for him. When the lion saw all his friends, he felt very happy and welcomed them with a big smile. They all had a great time at the party, playing games and singing songs. The lion felt very loved and grateful for his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, while jumping in puddles, she found a shiny rock. She was so happy to find it! + +But then, she accidentally splashed mud on her friend's new dress. Lily felt ashamed and didn't know what to do. She wanted to make it better. So, she found a towel and helped her friend clean the mud off. Her friend forgave her and they continued to play in the rain, jumping in puddles together. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max loved to play outside in the yard and get dirty. One day, Max's owner told him it was time to clean up. Max didn't like baths, but he knew he had to be clean. + +After the bath, Max felt much better and smelled nice too. His owner said, "Good boy, Max! You're so clean now." Max wagged his tail happily. + +Later that day, Max's owner was talking to a friend in a language Max didn't understand. Max didn't like feeling left out, so he barked and wagged his tail to get their attention. His owner said, "Oh, Max! You don't understand our language, do you?" Max didn't, but he didn't mind. He was just happy to be with his owner. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a friend named Billy. Timmy and Billy liked to play together every day. One day, they decided to climb a big tree. Timmy climbed up first, but when he got to the top, he was too scared to come down. Billy said, "Don't be scared, Timmy. I dare you to come down." But Timmy was still too scared. + +Just then, a bird flew by and landed on a branch near Timmy. The bird looked at Timmy and said, "You can do it, Timmy. You're fit enough to climb down." Timmy felt better when he heard the bird's kind words. He took a deep breath and slowly climbed down the tree. When he got to the ground, he felt very proud of himself. + +Billy said, "You did it, Timmy! You're my brave friend." Timmy smiled and said, "Thanks, Billy. I couldn't have done it without you." From that day on, Timmy knew that he could do anything he set his mind to, as long as he had his friend Billy and the encouraging words of his feathered friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to the creek to play with her friends. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, was feeling confused. "I don't know how to count," he said. + +Lily smiled and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I can teach you how to number." + +So, Lily showed Timmy how to count to ten by throwing rocks into the creek. They had so much fun and Timmy wasn't confused anymore. They played until the sun went down and it was time to go home. From that day on, Timmy and Lily were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to collect things. She had a big box where she kept all her treasures, like shiny rocks and pretty flowers. + +One day, Lily and her mom were going on a trip to visit her grandma. Mom told Lily to bring her passport, which is a special paper that lets you go to other countries. Lily looked for her passport in her box, but she couldn't find it. "Where is my old passport?" she asked her mom. + +Mom said, "Don't worry, we can get you a new one. Let's go to the passport office." So, they went to the office and Lily got a new passport. She was so happy to add it to her collection of special things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and make pretty pictures. One day, she found some glue and decided to use it to make a long paper chain. She stood on a chair to reach the top of the table where the paper was. + +As she was making her paper chain, her little brother came in and wanted to help. He stood next to her and watched as she put glue on the paper. Suddenly, he accidentally knocked over the glue bottle and it spilled everywhere. + +Lily was upset, but her brother quickly grabbed a towel and helped clean up the glue. They worked together to finish the paper chain and it ended up being very long. They were both very proud of their work and stood next to each other with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a wolf who lived in the woods. He was big and scary, and all the other animals were afraid of him. One day, he saw a little girl walking by herself in the forest. He thought she would make a tasty snack, so he chased after her. + +But the little girl was very smart. She ran to her grandmother's house and locked the door behind her. The wolf tried to get in, but he couldn't. He was very hungry and sad, so he decided to return to the woods. + +When he got back to his home, all the other animals asked him why he looked so ashamed. He told them what had happened and how he couldn't catch the little girl. They all laughed at him and said he was a silly wolf. From that day on, the wolf learned that it was not nice to try and eat little girls, and he never did it again. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with a fireplace. The fireplace was very dirty and needed to be cleaned. The family who lived in the house wanted to replace the filthy fireplace with a new one. + +One day, the family called a man who knew how to replace the fireplace. He came to the house with his tools and started working. He removed the old, dirty fireplace and put in a new, clean one. + +When the family saw the new fireplace, they were very happy. It was not filthy like the old one and looked very nice. They thanked the man who had replaced the fireplace and enjoyed sitting by the warm fire on cold nights. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she found a shiny penny on the ground. It was so bright and it made her happy. + +But then, she saw something scary. It was a big gun! Lily felt weak and scared. She knew she had to be careful and stay away from it. She ran back to her house and told her mommy what she saw. + +Her mommy hugged her and told her she did the right thing. They called the police to come and take care of the gun. Lily felt safe again and went back outside to play in the sunshine. She looked up at the sky and saw the sun shining brightly. She smiled and felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers so much! Every day, she would go outside and pick a flower to give to her mom. + +One day, Lily found a flower that was very sad. It was all droopy and looked like it was going to die. Lily felt sad too. She decided to take the flower home and try to make it better. + +Lily's mom saw the dead flower and asked her why she kept it. Lily said, "I decided to help it." Her mom smiled and said, "That's very kind of you, Lily. You decided to give the flower a chance to live again. That's a good lesson for all of us to remember - to always try to help others when we can." From that day on, Lily always tried to help those in need, just like she helped the sad flower. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big tree in a park. The tree had lots of leaves that were green like a lime. One day, a big storm came and blew away some of the leaves. The tree was very sad because it looked strange without all its leaves. But then, a kind man came and said he would replace the lost leaves with new ones. The man brought lots of large, green leaves and put them on the tree. The tree was so happy and looked beautiful again. From that day on, the tree and the man became good friends and would visit each other often. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to chew on his favorite toy, a rubber duck. One day, Timmy had a new idea. He wanted to go outside and play in the park with his friends. + +When he got to the park, Timmy saw a big, new slide. He was so excited to try it out that he ran over to it right away. As he climbed up the ladder, he had an idea. What if he could chew on the slide like he did with his rubber duck? + +But as soon as Timmy put his mouth on the slide, he realized it was not a good idea. The slide was not meant for chewing. Timmy felt sad that he couldn't chew on the slide, but he still had fun playing with his friends in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the theater to watch plays and movies with her family. But one day, her parents' car broke down and they couldn't go to the theater anymore. Lily was sad and demanded that her parents fix the car so they could go to the theater again. + +Her parents tried to fix the car, but it kept breaking down. They realized they needed a reliable car to take them to the theater. So they saved up their money and bought a new car that wouldn't break down. + +Lily learned that sometimes we have to be patient and wait for things to be reliable before we can enjoy them. She was happy when they finally went to the theater again and enjoyed the show with her family. The moral of the story is that being patient and having reliable things can make us happy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the park. One day, she found a long rope with a knot in it. She tried to untie the knot but it was too tight. + +Lily had an idea. She put the rope on the wide branch of a tree and climbed up to reach it. She was able to untie the knot and the rope became very long. + +Lily had fun jumping over the rope and playing with it. She even taught her friends how to jump over it too. They all had a good time together. From then on, Lily always put the rope on the tree branch so she could play with it whenever she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to climb things. One day, he saw a rail and decided to climb it. The rail was dull and old, but Timmy didn't care. + +As Timmy was climbing the rail, he heard a voice. "Be careful, Timmy!" It was his mother. "That rail is dangerous!" + +But Timmy didn't listen. He kept climbing and climbing until he reached the top. He was so happy and proud of himself. But then, he slipped and fell off the rail. He hurt himself badly and had to go to the hospital. + +From then on, Timmy learned to listen to his mother and not climb on dangerous things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her blocks. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big surprise. She gave her a new toy that was shaped like a triangle. It was a puzzle that Lily could put together. + +Lily was so excited to open the box and see her new toy. She opened it up and saw the triangle puzzle pieces inside. She started to put them together, but it was too hard for her. She needed her mom's help. + +Lily's mom helped her put the puzzle together, and when they finished, it was a big surprise! The triangle puzzle turned into a beautiful picture of a castle. Lily was so happy and proud of her new toy. She played with it every day and loved showing it off to her friends. +Once upon a time, a little birdie sat on a tree. The birdie was feeling helpless because it couldn't fly. Suddenly, a kind lady came and saw the birdie. She picked up the birdie and zoomed to her house. + +At her house, the lady gave the birdie some water and food. The birdie felt better and started to chirp happily. The lady sat with the birdie and they became friends. From that day on, the birdie visited the lady every day and they would sit together and sing songs. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Jack. Jack loved to go fishing in the deep blue sea. One day, Jack caught a big fish and he was so happy. He wanted to show his fish to his friend, Tim. + +Jack went to Tim's house and knocked on the door. Tim opened the door and Jack said, "Look, Tim! I caught a big fish today!" Tim looked at the fish and said, "Wow, Jack! That's amazing! Can you print a picture of it for me?" + +Jack didn't know how to print a picture, so he said, "I don't know how to print a picture, but I can draw one for you!" Jack took out his pencil and paper and drew a picture of the fish. Tim was very happy and said, "Thank you, Jack! This is the best picture of a fish I've ever seen!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to write poems. She wrote a powerful poem about a princess who saved her kingdom from a dragon. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "We're going on a trip! Let's pack our bags." Lily was excited to go on an adventure. + +As they were packing, Lily's mom said, "Don't forget to bring your notebook. You never know when inspiration will strike." Lily smiled and put her notebook in her bag. + +On the trip, they visited a castle. Lily saw a statue of a princess and said, "I wrote a poem about a princess who saved her kingdom from a dragon!" Her mom smiled and said, "I knew you would find inspiration on our trip." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look up at the sky and watch the aeroplanes fly by. One day, Timmy was playing in the park with his friend when he saw a very hairy dog walking towards them. Timmy's friend was scared of the dog, but Timmy just wanted to gaze at the dog's hairy fur. + +"Look at that dog, he's so hairy!" Timmy said to his friend. + +"I don't like dogs," his friend replied. + +Suddenly, an aeroplane flew overhead and Timmy looked up in amazement. "Wow, look at that big aeroplane!" he exclaimed. + +His friend looked up too and said, "I wish I could fly in an aeroplane someday." + +Timmy smiled and said, "Me too!" as they continued to play in the park, gazing up at the sky every now and then to watch the aeroplanes fly by. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to run and play outside. One day, Timmy found a stick on the ground. He picked it up and started to jog with it. + +As Timmy was jogging, he accidentally tripped on a rock and fell down. The stick he was holding hit his knee and it hurt a lot. Timmy started to cry and his mom came running outside to see what happened. + +His mom saw that Timmy was hurt and she gave him a hug. She took the stick away and told Timmy that he should be careful when he's jogging with things in his hand. Timmy nodded his head and promised to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a present to wrap for her friend's birthday. Lily was excited to wrap the present, but she didn't know how to do it. She asked her mommy, "Can you help me wrap the present, please?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, I can help you. Let's find a rag to wrap the present in." They looked for a rag and found an old one that was a little bit bad, but it would do. + +Lily and her mommy wrapped the present in the rag and put a bow on top. Lily was so proud of herself for helping. She said, "Thank you, mommy, for helping me wrap the present. I hope my friend likes it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily's mommy had to go to work and couldn't stay with her. Lily felt sad because she didn't want to be alone. + +So, she hugged her teddy bear and looked at the symbol on its tummy. It was a heart, and it made her feel a little better. Suddenly, Lily had an idea. She wanted to call her grandma on the phone. + +Lily's grandma answered the phone and Lily told her how she felt. Her grandma listened and said some kind words. Lily felt happy again and thanked her grandma for making her feel better. From that day on, Lily knew that whenever she felt sad, she could call her grandma and everything would be okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and make crafts. One day, she found a bottle of glue on her desk. She opened it and squeezed a little bit onto her paper. She used her fingers to spread the glue all over her paper. + +After that, she went outside to play. She looked up at the sky and saw the sun shining bright. It was so brilliant! She couldn't stop gazing at it. She thought it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. + +When she went back inside, she saw that her paper had dried. She had made a beautiful picture with the glue and some sparkly glitter. She was so proud of herself and couldn't wait to show her mommy and daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she found a mysterious hedge. It was tall and green, and she couldn't see what was behind it. + +Lily asked her mommy, "What's behind the hedge?" + +"I don't know, sweetie," her mommy replied. "Maybe we should pray and ask God to show us." + +So, they prayed together and waited. Suddenly, the hedge started to move, and a little bunny hopped out! Lily was so happy to see the cute bunny. + +"Thank you, God!" Lily said. "I'm glad we prayed and found the bunny behind the hedge." + +From then on, Lily always remembered to pray when she had a question or a problem. And she loved playing with the bunny that she found behind the mysterious hedge. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who lived in the jungle. The monkey was very thin because he didn't have enough food to eat. One day, he found a banana tree and ate lots of bananas. He felt very happy and full. + +The monkey saw a parrot who was flying nearby. The parrot was very colorful and beautiful. The monkey wanted to have the parrot as his friend, so he asked the parrot if he wanted to play. The parrot said yes and they played together. + +After they played, the monkey told the parrot that he had lots of bananas to sell. The parrot thought that was a great idea and he helped the monkey sell the bananas to other animals in the jungle. They had so much fun together and made lots of new friends. From that day on, the monkey was no longer thin because he had plenty of food to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a happy pigeon named Pete. Pete loved to fly and sing in the park. One day, he saw a little girl crying. He flew over to her and asked why she was sad. The girl said she had lost her toy. + +Pete wanted to help, so he searched the park until he found the toy. He gave it back to the girl, and she was cheerful again. Pete learned that helping others can yield happiness for everyone. From that day on, he made it his mission to help anyone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw her friend skipping down the street with a bag of beans. Lily felt envious of her friend's beans and wanted some too. + +So, Lily asked her friend if she could have some beans. Her friend said yes and they sat down to eat the beans together. After they finished, they started to skip and play together. Lily was so happy that she forgot all about feeling envious. From that day on, Lily and her friend skipped and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a red cube that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her with some work in the garden. Timmy didn't want to leave his cube, but his mom promised to play with him after they finished working. + +As they worked, Timmy's mom told him about the importance of being honest. Timmy listened carefully and promised to always tell the truth. When they finished working, Timmy's mom asked him if he had fun helping her. Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, it was good work." His mom was proud of him for being honest and for helping her. + +Later that day, Timmy was playing with his cube when his friend came over. Timmy's friend asked if he could play with the cube too. Timmy remembered what his mom said about being honest and decided to share his cube with his friend. They played together and had lots of fun. Timmy felt happy knowing he did the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to walk in the park with her mom. One day, they found a match on the ground. Lily picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a match!" said Lily. + +"That's nice, Lily. But matches are not toys. They can be dangerous," said her mom. + +Lily nodded and put the match back on the ground. She was a modest girl and always listened to her mom. They continued their walk in the park and had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet lived in a cage and was very sad because she wanted to fly in the big blue sky. One day, a kind girl named Lily came to the pet store and saw Tweet in her cage. Lily felt sorry for Tweet and wanted to help her. + +Lily bought Tweet and took her home. She got a pair of scissors and cut the cage open so Tweet could fly. Tweet was so happy and flew around the room. Suddenly, the cat named Whiskers came in and tried to catch Tweet. + +Lily saw what was happening and quickly grabbed Tweet and put her in a safe place. Tweet was scared but Lily told her not to worry because she was ready to protect her. From that day on, Tweet lived happily with Lily and flew free every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat oatmeal for breakfast every day. One day, she decided to design her own oatmeal by adding some yummy fruits like strawberries and bananas. + +Her mom helped her make the oatmeal and it looked so attractive with all the colorful fruits on top. Lily was so happy and proud of her creation. + +She took a spoonful of the oatmeal and it tasted so delicious. She ate it all up and asked her mom if they could make it again tomorrow. Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, we can make it every day if you want!" + +From that day on, Lily designed her own oatmeal every morning and it always looked so attractive and tasted so yummy. She loved being creative in the kitchen! +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went to the beach with his mom. They saw a big whale in the ocean. Timmy was so happy to see the whale. He said to his mom, "Look, a big whale! It's so huge and helpful." + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's very big. Do you want to tell a joke to the whale?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "Why did the whale cross the ocean?" + +His mom asked, "Why?" + +"To get to the other tide!" Timmy laughed. + +The whale didn't laugh, but Timmy and his mom had a good time at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a queen. She was very pretty and had a crown on her head. One day, she lost her crown and was very sad. She asked her friend, a rabbit, "Have you seen my crown? It's very valuable to me." The rabbit replied, "No, I haven't seen it. But I will help you look for it." + +Together, they searched all over the castle. They looked under the bed, in the garden, and even in the kitchen. But they couldn't find the crown. The queen started to cry and said, "I don't know what to do. My crown is so pretty and valuable to me." + +The rabbit had an idea. He said, "Let's ask the birds. They can see everything from up high." So they asked the birds and finally found the crown in a tree. The queen was so happy and said, "Thank you, rabbit. You are my best friend and I value your help so much." From that day on, the queen and the rabbit were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play tricks on his friends and didn't listen to his parents. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing near a big river. Timmy saw a big rock and decided to climb it. + +As Timmy was climbing, he lost his balance and fell into the river. His friends tried to help him, but the current was too strong. Timmy couldn't swim and he was struggling to stay afloat. He tried to speak, but the water filled his mouth. + +Suddenly, a big log passed by and hit Timmy on the head. He became unconscious and couldn't pass the log. His friends were crying and screaming for help, but it was too late. Timmy had drowned. From that day on, his friends learned a valuable lesson about listening to their parents and being careful near water. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pink dress. One day, she saw two birds fighting in the sky. They were flapping their wings and pecking each other. Lily didn't like to see them fighting. She wanted them to be graceful and fly together. + +Lily's mommy was getting ready for a party and putting on her makeup. Lily loved to watch her mommy put on lipstick and blush. She asked her mommy if she could wear makeup too. Her mommy smiled and put a little bit of lip gloss on her lips. Lily looked so pretty and graceful. + +At the party, Lily saw her friends and they all danced together. They were so happy and graceful. But then, two of her friends started to fight over a toy. Lily didn't like to see them fighting. She took the toy and said, "Let's share and be friends." And just like that, they all played together and were graceful again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy crab named Charlie. Charlie lived by the shore and loved to nap all day long. One day, Charlie woke up from his nap and decided to go for a walk. As he walked along the shore, he saw a seagull flying in the sky. + +"Hello, Mr. Seagull," said Charlie. "Do you recognize me?" + +"Yes, I do," replied the seagull. "You're Charlie the crab." + +Charlie was happy that the seagull recognized him. They talked for a while before Charlie decided to go back home and take another nap. From that day on, Charlie knew that he was not just another crab on the shore, but a recognized member of the animal community. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Pip. Pip wanted to fly high in the sky like his friends, but he couldn't. He would flap his wings and struggle to take off, but it was too hard. One day, Pip saw a big tree and thought he could climb it to get closer to the sky. But as he climbed, he felt the heat of the sun on his feathers and it made him tired. + +When he finally reached the top, he saw a big, angry cat waiting for him. The cat wanted to eat Pip for dinner! Pip was scared and didn't know what to do. He tried to fly away, but he couldn't because he was too tired. Suddenly, he had an idea. He flapped his wings as hard as he could and flew straight towards the cat. The cat was surprised and ran away. Pip was safe and happy, and he knew he could do anything he put his mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily was playing outside when she accidentally dropped her teddy bear in a big puddle. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, her mom came outside and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"I dropped my teddy bear in the puddle," Lily replied, tears in her eyes. + +"Don't worry, I'll save him," her mom said, picking up the wet teddy bear. "Let's go inside and brush him off so he's all clean again." + +Lily was so happy that her mom saved her teddy bear. She hugged him tightly and said, "Thank you, Mom. You're the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear that she loved very much. The teddy bear was soft and cuddly, and Lily thought it was the best toy in the world. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend asked, "Can I play with your teddy bear?" Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Sure, but be careful with him. He belongs to me." + +Lily's friend played with the teddy bear for a while, and then she said, "This bear is so tasty!" Lily was confused and said, "What do you mean? He's not food!" Her friend laughed and said, "I mean he's so cuddly and soft. I love him too!" + +Lily was happy to share her bear with her friend, and they played with him together for the rest of the day. From that day on, Lily knew that her teddy bear was not just hers, but he belonged to both her and her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a lovely pink dress and a big smile on her face. She was going on a trip with her family and they had to pack their luggage. + +Lily's mommy asked her to help pack the bags. Lily picked up her favorite teddy bear and squeezed it tight. She put it inside the luggage and zipped it up. + +The family got in the car and drove to the airport. They checked their luggage and got on the plane. Lily looked out the window and saw the clouds. She felt excited for their adventure. + +When they arrived at their destination, they collected their luggage and went to their hotel. Lily was happy to see her teddy bear again. She hugged it tightly and smiled. It was a lovely vacation. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, he found a shiny balloon and became very enthusiastic. He couldn't wait to play with it! + +Timmy tried to attach the balloon to his wrist so he wouldn't lose it. But he didn't do it right, and the balloon flew away. Timmy was very sad and cried a lot. He wished he could have the balloon back, but it was gone forever. + +Timmy learned that sometimes things don't go the way we want them to. But he knew he could always find new things to be enthusiastic about, even if they didn't last forever. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small town at the foot of a big mountain. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. + +One day, Timmy decided to climb the mountain. He wanted to see what was on top. But as he climbed higher and higher, he started to feel scared. The mountain was very big and Timmy was very small. + +Timmy started to hate the mountain for making him feel scared. But he didn't give up. He kept climbing until he reached the top. And when he looked out at the view, he realized that the mountain wasn't so scary after all. He was glad he didn't give up and he felt very proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute puppy named Max. One day, Lily's mom gave her a present. Lily was happy to receive it. It was a new dress for her to wear. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can we cut the tags off the dress now?" Her mom replied, "Sure, let's cut them off." So, they cut the tags off the dress. + +Lily put on her new dress and showed it to Max. Max thought Lily looked adorable in her new dress. "You look so cute!" Max barked. Lily laughed and said, "Thank you, Max. You're adorable too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, even when it was icy. One day, she went outside to play and slipped on the icy ground. She hurt her knee and started to cry. + +Her mom came outside and saw that Lily was hurt. She picked her up and brought her inside. "What happened, sweetie?" her mom asked. + +"I slipped and hurt my knee," Lily said, still crying. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we'll put some ice on it to make it feel better." Lily stopped crying and smiled. "Can we do something fun inside?" she asked. + +Her mom thought for a moment and said, "How about we make a craft thing? We can make a paper crown and decorate it with stickers." Lily clapped and applauded her mom's idea. They got to work and had a fun afternoon together. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who lived in a tree. The birdie had a delicate nest made of sticks and leaves. One day, the birdie flew away to find some food. While she was gone, a surprise storm came and blew the nest away. When the birdie came back, she was sad to see that her home was gone. She flew around looking for it, but it was nowhere to be found. The birdie had to make a new nest, but it was not as cozy as the old one. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved having tea parties with her toys. One day, she decided to invite her teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles, to her tea party. + +Lily poured the tea into a huge teapot and asked Mr. Snuggles if he wanted some. "Yes please," replied Mr. Snuggles. + +Lily poured the tea into a tiny cup and gave it to Mr. Snuggles. But the cup was too small for Mr. Snuggles, and he accidentally knocked it over. The tea spilled all over the table! + +"Oh no!" said Lily. "Let's cover the table with a towel." They quickly found a towel and covered the table. The tea was cleaned up and they continued their tea party happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy boat that he loved to play with in the bathtub. One day, Timmy noticed that the water wasn't going down the drain like it usually did. He looked at the drain and saw that it was filthy with dirt and hair. + +Timmy didn't want to play in the dirty water anymore, so he asked his mom to clean the drain. His mom got a special tool and cleaned the drain so that the water could go down again. Timmy was very happy and he played with his boat in the clean water. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to clean the drain after every bath so that it wouldn't get filthy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big slide. She asked her mom if she could slide down the slide, and her mom said yes. + +Lily climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. She had so much fun! Suddenly, there was an earthquake and the ground started shaking. Lily and her mom held onto each other tightly until the earthquake stopped. + +After the earthquake, Lily and her friends went to play again. They played tag and had a lively game of hide and seek. Lily was happy to be safe and playing with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park to have a picnic. They brought a big basket full of yummy food. + +After they ate, Lily's mom asked her to help clean up. "Can you please soak the plates in the water, Lily?" her mom asked. Lily nodded and went to the place where they had set up the picnic. She put the plates in a bowl of water and watched as they got clean. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and blew away the napkins and utensils. "Oh no!" cried Lily. "The wind is so heavy!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's okay, Lily. We'll pick them up together. It's important to always clean up after ourselves and keep our place clean." + +Lily and her mom worked together to pick up all the things that had blown away. Lily learned that it's important to take care of the environment and keep it clean. +One day, a little girl named Lily was playing with her toys outside. Suddenly, the sky turned dark and she heard a loud sound. "What's that noise?" she asked her friend, a boy named Jack. "It's thunder," Jack said. "It means a storm is coming." + +Lily was scared of the thunder and wanted to go inside. But Jack didn't want to stop playing. "Can you lend me your toy car?" he asked. "No, I don't want to," Lily said. "But I'll give you some candy," Jack said, trying to convince her. + +Lily thought about it for a moment. She really wanted the candy, but she didn't want to give away her favorite toy. Just then, the thunder got louder and Lily got even more scared. "Okay, you can borrow it," she said. Jack was happy and they continued playing until the storm passed. In the end, Lily was happy she helped her friend and Jack was happy he got to play with a new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play the violin. One day, she found a violin in her attic. The violin was old and dusty. Lily wanted to play it, but it looked dirty. + +Lily's mom saw her looking at the violin and asked, "Lily, what's wrong?" Lily replied, "The violin looks dirty. I want to play it, but it's not shiny." + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, we can polish it. Then it will look shiny and new." Lily was happy and helped her mom polish the violin. When they finished, the violin looked beautiful. + +Lily played the violin all day and was very happy. But when her little brother tried to touch it, she got angry and said, "No, no, no! This is my violin!" Her mom explained to her that it was okay to share and Lily learned to play with her brother. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, her mommy gave her a pretty bracelet. Lily was very excited and she showed it to all her friends. They all said it was very pretty. + +But then, Lily accidentally dropped the bracelet and it broke. She felt very embarrassed and didn't know what to do. Her friends tried to help her put it back together, but it just wouldn't work. + +Lily was sad, but her mommy told her not to worry. She said they could go to the store and find a new bracelet. Lily was excited again and they went to the store together. They found a beautiful new bracelet and Lily was so happy. She showed it to her friends and they all said it was even prettier than the first one. From then on, Lily was very careful with her new bracelet and never let it break again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty rabbit. He liked to jump and play tricks on his friends. One day, the rabbit received a big package. He was so excited to open it and see what was inside. + +As he tore open the package, a bunch of colorful balloons popped out. The naughty rabbit jumped up and down with joy. He grabbed a balloon and ran off to show his friends. + +But as he was running, he accidentally bumped into a tree and all the balloons flew away. The naughty rabbit felt sad, but his friends came to cheer him up. They all jumped and played together, and the rabbit learned that sometimes it's better to share than to be naughty. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys in his crib. One day, his mom came in and said, "Timmy, let's scatter your toys all over the room and play!" + +Timmy was enthusiastic and said, "Yay, playtime!" So, his mom took all of his toys out of his crib and scattered them around the room. Timmy crawled out of his crib and started playing with his toys. + +After a while, Timmy's dad came in and saw the toys scattered all over the room. He said, "Wow, Timmy, you have a lot of toys!" Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, I love to play!" + +His dad picked up some of the toys and asked, "Which one is your favorite?" Timmy pointed to his teddy bear and said, "That one!" His dad smiled and said, "That's a great choice. Let's go play with it together!" And they all played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat avocados. One day, her mom bought an avocado from the store. But when Lily took a bite, she made a face. "This avocado is sour!" she said. + +Her mom said, "Sometimes avocados can be sour. But we can make it taste better by adding some sugar." + +Lily didn't want to add sugar. She wanted to throw the avocado away. But her mom said, "No, we shouldn't waste food. Let's try to make it taste better." + +So they added some sugar to the avocado and it tasted much better. Lily learned that sometimes things can be sour, but we can always find a way to make them better. She also learned that it's important not to waste food. From that day on, she always tried to find ways to make things better instead of giving up. +Once upon a time, there was a man. He had a job to deliver packages to people's homes. One day, he went to a house and saw a cookie jar on the table. He felt very hungry and took a cookie. Later, the person who lived in the house noticed that a cookie was missing and asked the man if he knew what happened. The man felt guilty and told the truth. He said he took the cookie because he was hungry. The person forgave him and they became friends. From that day on, the man never took anything without asking first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big cushion in her room that she loved to jump on. One day, she spilled juice on her cushion and it made a big mess. + +Lily's mommy came to her room and saw the mess. She told Lily to be patient while she went to get a cloth to wash the cushion. Lily waited and watched as her mommy washed the cushion. + +After a few minutes, the cushion was clean and smelled nice. Lily was happy and gave her mommy a big hug. From that day on, Lily was more careful with her juice and always remembered to be patient when things needed to be washed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, her mom asked her if she wanted a cool glass of lemonade. + +Lily replied, "Yes, please! Can I serve it to my teddy bear too?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course you can, Lily. You are such a good helper." + +Lily poured the lemonade into two cups and brought one to her teddy bear. "Here you go, Teddy. It's cool and tasty!" + +Teddy took a sip and said, "Mmm, this is delicious! Thank you for serving me, Lily." + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, Teddy. I love sharing with my friends." They both enjoyed their refreshing drinks in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers and had a vase in her room to put them in. One day, her mom gave her a new vase that was very useful because it was bigger and could hold more flowers. + +Lily was happy and put the new vase on her dresser. She picked some flowers from the garden and put them in the vase. Her mom came in and said, "Wow, Lily, your new vase really increases the beauty of the flowers!" + +Lily smiled and replied, "Yes, it does. And it's very useful too!" From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes, having something bigger and better can increase the happiness and beauty in our lives. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fierce bear who lived in the woods. One day, he was walking and he heard a snap. He looked around and saw a little bunny who had broken a stick. The bear went to help the bunny and together they found some wood to fix the stick. They worked hard until the stick was good as new. The bunny was so happy and thanked the bear for his help. From that day on, they became the best of friends and played together in the woods every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and watch the big, fluffy clouds in the sky. One day, she saw a cloud that looked like a big cupcake. She asked her mommy if she could drink the cloud, but mommy said no. + +Later that day, Lily's friend Jack came over to play. They had lots of fun playing with their toys and drinking juice. Jack asked if there was any more juice available, but Lily's mommy said they had run out. + +Lily and Jack decided to go on an adventure to find more juice. They walked and walked until they found a big, fluffy cloud that looked like it was made of juice. Jack said they should drink the cloud, but Lily remembered what her mommy said and told Jack they couldn't drink the cloud. + +Suddenly, the cloud disappeared and a big storm came. Lily and Jack got very wet and cold. They ran back home and told Lily's mommy what happened. She hugged them and said they should always listen to her and not try to drink the clouds. From that day on, Lily and Jack never tried to drink the clouds again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved his tablet and would play with it all day long. One day, Timmy's tablet felt heavy in his hands, but he didn't want to stop playing. He kept tapping on the screen and poking it with his finger. + +Suddenly, the screen went black and Timmy didn't know what to do. He tried poking it again and again, but nothing happened. Timmy started to cry because he couldn't play his favorite games anymore. + +His mom tried to fix the tablet, but it was broken for good. Timmy was sad because he didn't have anything to play with anymore. He learned that sometimes, playing too much can lead to bad things happening. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. He had a plant that he liked to take care of. He would water it every day and watch it grow big and strong. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. They were having fun until they started to quarrel. They were both angry and didn't want to share their toys. Timmy's friend accidentally knocked over Timmy's plant and it broke. + +Timmy was very sad because he loved his plant. His friend felt sorry and tried to be thoughtful by saying sorry. But it was too late, the plant was broken and could not be fixed. Timmy was upset and his friend went home feeling bad. Timmy learned that quarrelling can lead to bad things happening. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl who lived high up in a tree. The owl had many friends in the forest who would come to him for advice. One day, a fox came to the owl and asked, "How can I be as wise as you?" + +The owl replied, "I have gained my wisdom by listening and learning from others. You must do the same." + +The fox listened carefully and decided to go and sell his fur to buy books. He read and learned a lot, just like the owl had told him. After some time, the fox returned to the owl and said, "Thank you for your wisdom. I am now a wise fox too." + +The owl smiled and said, "I knew you would be. You have a good heart and a desire to learn. That is the key to wisdom." And from that day on, the fox and the owl were the wisest animals in the forest, and they would often share their wisdom with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a shiny bracelet that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the park to play on the swings. She was having so much fun when suddenly her bracelet vanished! She looked all around but couldn't find it anywhere. + +Lily started to cry because she loved her bracelet so much. Just then, a kind lady came up to her and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about her lost bracelet. The lady said, "Don't worry, we'll find it together." + +They looked and looked until they heard a loud noise coming from the bushes. They went to investigate and found the bracelet tangled up in some leaves. Lily was so happy to have her bracelet back and thanked the kind lady for helping her. From that day on, she made sure to always keep her bracelet safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to learn new things and always wanted to be better. One day, her mother told her that she would have a tutor to help her with her studies. Lily was very happy and said, "Welcome, tutor! I'm excited to learn from you." + +The tutor's name was Mrs. Brown. She was very kind and patient. She taught Lily many things and made learning fun. One day, Mrs. Brown brought some cookies to their lesson. Lily took a bite and said, "Wow, these are tasty!" + +Mrs. Brown smiled and said, "I'm glad you like them. But remember, it's important to eat healthy food too. That way, your brain can work better and you can learn even more." + +Lily remembered what Mrs. Brown said and started eating healthier food. She studied hard and became very smart. She learned that good things come to those who work hard and take care of themselves. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily's aunt came to visit her. Her aunt was very famous because she could sing beautifully. + +Lily was so happy to see her aunt. "Auntie, will you sing for me?" she asked. "Of course, my dear," her aunt replied. She sang a beautiful song that made Lily very happy. + +After the song, Lily's aunt noticed that one of her teddy bears was missing an eye. "Oh no, your teddy bear is broken," she said. "Don't worry, I can restore it for you." + +Lily was so happy that her aunt could fix her teddy bear. She hugged her aunt and said, "Thank you for coming to visit me and for fixing my teddy bear." +Once upon a time, there was a penguin named Pete. Pete loved to swim in the ocean and slide on the ice. One day, it started to rain and Pete got very wet. He didn't like being wet because it made him cold. + +Pete's friend, a polar bear named Ben, saw that Pete was wet and recommended that he go inside to dry off. So, Pete waddled over to Ben's igloo and sat by the fire to get warm and dry. + +After a while, Pete felt much better and thanked Ben for recommending he come inside. From then on, whenever it rained, Pete knew to go to Ben's igloo to stay dry. And they lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big and hairy dog named Max. Max loved to run in the park with his owner, Lily. One day, while they were running, they heard beautiful music coming from a man playing his guitar. Max thought the guitar was very pretty and wanted to play it too. + +Lily asked the man if Max could try playing the guitar, but the man said no. Max was sad, but he didn't give up. He kept running and playing with Lily until they found another guitar. This time, the owner let Max play it. Max was so happy and played the guitar all day long. + +From that day on, Max loved to run in the park and play the guitar. Lily was happy to see Max enjoying himself and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved watching cartoons on TV. One day, she saw an empty box in the living room. She asked her mom, "What's in the box?" Her mom replied, "Nothing, it's empty." + +Lily decided to step inside the box and pretend she was in a cartoon. She said, "Look, Mom! I'm in a cartoon world!" Her mom laughed and said, "That's so silly, Lily." + +Suddenly, Lily heard a voice coming from the box. It said, "Hello, Lily! Do you want to come on an adventure with me?" Lily was surprised and asked, "Who are you?" The voice replied, "I'm your new cartoon friend!" + +Excitedly, Lily stepped out of the box and said, "Yes, I want to go on an adventure!" And off they went, exploring the world of cartoons together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat dog named Max. Max loved to go for walks, but his leash was always getting tangled up. One day, Max's owner couldn't solve the problem, so they went to the store to buy a new leash. + +The new leash was bright red and shiny. Max loved it! He wagged his tail and barked happily. Now, when Max went for walks, his leash didn't get tangled up anymore. + +Max and his owner were very happy. They went for walks every day and Max never had to worry about his leash. He was a good boy and always stayed close to his owner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. While they were playing, a nosy squirrel came up to them. The squirrel wanted to take Lily's mug, but her mommy warned her to be careful. + +Lily listened to her mommy and held onto her mug tightly. She didn't want the nosy squirrel to take it away. After a while, the squirrel got bored and ran away. Lily was happy that she still had her mug and thanked her mommy for warning her. From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep a close eye on her things when she went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play in his backyard. One day, he found a heavy rock and decided to play with it. He threw it up in the air, but it accidentally hit his neighbor's window and broke it. + +Timmy got scared and ran away, but his mom saw what happened and told him to go apologize to the neighbor. Timmy was sad and didn't want to, but his mom insisted. So, Timmy walked over to the neighbor's house and knocked on the door. The neighbor answered and Timmy told him he was sorry for breaking his window. + +The neighbor forgave Timmy and they talked for a bit. Then, the neighbor asked Timmy if he wanted to help him wash his car in the backyard. Timmy was happy to help and they had fun washing the car together. From that day on, Timmy learned to always take responsibility for his actions and to be helpful to others. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Max. Max loved to play with his toys, but one day he accidentally broke his favorite toy car. Max was very sad because he loved that car so much. + +Max's mommy told him not to worry and that they could go to the mall to repair the car. Max was very excited because he loved going to the mall. When they got to the mall, they went to a store where they could fix the car. The person at the store was very nice and was able to repair the car for Max. + +Max was so happy that his toy car was fixed and he could play with it again. He thanked his mommy and they went home to play with the car together. From that day on, Max was very careful with his toys and made sure not to break them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the rain. He would run around and jump in puddles. One day, Timmy's mom told him not to play in the rain because it was not safe. But Timmy didn't listen. + +Timmy went outside and played in the rain. He got wet and cold. When he came back inside, his mom told him to dry off with a towel. Timmy didn't like the towel because it was dull and boring. He wanted to play with his toys instead. + +Later that day, Timmy got sick because he didn't dry off properly. His mom had to take him to the doctor. The doctor told Timmy that he should have listened to his mom and dried off properly. Timmy felt bad and promised to always listen to his mom from then on. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your parents and do what's safe. And always remember to dry off properly! +Once upon a time, there was a big, rich man who had many tomatoes in his garden. He was very happy and had a lot of money. One day, he decided to go for a walk and he saw some ants marching on the ground. They were very tiny and moving in a straight line. The man thought it was funny and started to march along with them. He stepped on a tomato and it became very squishy. The ants were not happy and marched away quickly. The man learned to be careful and not step on the tomatoes again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, she went to her grandma's house. Her grandma had a big candle that smelled spicy. Lily loved the smell of the candle. + +After dinner, Lily and her grandma sat down to sing some songs. Lily sang her favorite song about a little bird that flew high in the sky. Her grandma sang a song about a big brown bear. They sang and danced until it was time for bed. Lily was so happy to spend time with her grandma and to smell the spicy candle. She fell asleep dreaming of singing and dancing with her grandma again. +Once upon a time, there was a family who went on a trip. They packed their bags and got in the car. They drove to the airport and showed their passports to the nice lady. She said they could go on the plane. + +During the flight, the little girl felt bad. Her tummy hurt and she wanted to leave the plane. Her mom gave her some medicine and she felt better. When they landed, they saw a big sign that said "Welcome to Hawaii!" The little girl was so happy and forgot about feeling bad. They went to the beach and played in the sand all day. + +At the end of the trip, they had to leave Hawaii and go back home. The little girl didn't want to leave, but her mom said they could come back again someday. They showed their passports to the nice lady again and got on the plane. The little girl fell asleep and when she woke up, they were back home. She looked at her passport and saw all the stamps from their trip. She was so happy and couldn't wait to go on another adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, her mommy said, "Let's go for a jog!" Lily was excited and put on her warm coat. + +As they jogged, Lily's legs started to feel tired. But her mommy encouraged her to keep going. "You can do it, Lily!" she said with a smile. + +Lily felt proud of herself for not giving up. When they got home, her mommy gave her a big hug and said, "You were so brave and strong on our jog today!" Lily felt happy and warm inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jelly, especially the red one. One day, she saw a bird outside her window and said, "Hello birdie, do you like jelly too?" The bird chirped and flew away. + +Lily went to the park to play and saw a boy playing with a ball. She asked him, "Can I play with you?" The boy said, "Sure, let's play catch!" They threw the ball back and forth and had so much fun. Suddenly, they heard an incredible sound. It was a band playing music! + +Lily and the boy ran to listen to the music. They danced and sang along. After the music ended, Lily said to the boy, "That was so much fun! Thank you for playing with me." The boy replied, "You're welcome, let's play again soon!" And they both went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Max. Max loved to eat fish and sleep in the sun. One day, Max's owner asked him to help find a file. Max didn't know what a file was, but he wanted to help. He decided to point his paw in the direction of the file. + +Max searched all over the house, but he couldn't find the file. He was starting to feel sad because he wanted to help his owner. Suddenly, Max saw the file on the table. He pointed his paw at the file and meowed loudly to let his owner know he found it. + +Max's owner was so happy and gave him a big hug. Max felt proud that he could help. From that day on, Max knew what a file was and he always kept an eye out for it. And whenever his owner needed help, Max was always ready to point his paw in the right direction. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean with his friends. One day, they decided to explore a new part of the ocean. They swam and swam until they found a big stadium. Nemo had never seen anything like it before. + +He asked his friend, "What is this big place?" + +His friend replied, "It's a stadium where people come to watch games and shows." + +Nemo was grateful for the explanation. They continued to explore and found a hidden treasure. They were so happy and swam back home to tell their families about their adventure. From that day on, Nemo and his friends always remembered the fun they had at the stadium. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing hide and seek. Lily was "it" and had to search for her friends. She looked high and low, but couldn't find them anywhere. + +Suddenly, Lily saw something shiny in the grass. It was a silver necklace! She picked it up and showed it to her friends. They all thought it was beautiful. But Lily knew that someone was missing their necklace, so she decided to ask around and see if anyone had lost it. + +After searching for a while, Lily found a lady who was looking very worried. She had lost her silver necklace! Lily gave the necklace back to the lady and the lady was very grateful. She thanked Lily and gave her a big hug. Lily felt very calm and happy knowing that she had helped someone find their lost treasure. From that day on, Lily knew that searching for lost things could make someone very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mom. One day, they went to the grocery store to buy some ingredients for dinner. They picked up some peppers that looked very colorful and pretty. + +Lily asked her mom, "What is this?" and her mom replied, "It's a pepper. It's a vegetable that we can cook with." Lily thought it looked tasty and couldn't wait to try it. + +When they got home, Lily helped her mom to display the peppers on the kitchen counter. Her mom chopped them up and added them to the dish they were making. As they cooked, the smell of the peppers filled the kitchen. + +Finally, dinner was ready and Lily took a bite. "Mmm, this is so tasty!" she exclaimed. Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. Peppers are a great addition to any meal." And from that day on, Lily always wanted to cook with peppers. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Jack. He had a big field where he grew lots of corn. One day, while he was working in his field, he found an ancient pot buried in the ground. He was very curious to know what was inside the pot. + +He carefully dug it out and opened it. To his surprise, he found a treasure inside the pot. He was so happy and excited to reveal the treasure to his family. He ran back to his house and showed them the treasure. + +They were amazed to see the treasure and thanked Jack for his hard work. They all celebrated together by eating some delicious corn that they had grown in the field. From that day on, Jack became very famous in the village for finding the ancient treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Timmy. Timmy was very fat and loved to eat candy all day. One day, Timmy's mom told him that he couldn't eat candy anymore because it was bad for his health. Timmy didn't like this and started to cry. + +Timmy's mom tried to explain to him that he needed to eat healthy food to be strong and happy. Timmy didn't understand and kept crying. His mom decided to take him to the park to play and forget about candy. At the park, Timmy saw his friends eating candy and wanted some too. His mom reminded him that he needed to be strong and healthy, so he could play with his friends. + +Timmy realized that he wanted to be healthy and happy like his friends. He decided to eat healthy food and play outside more often. Timmy's mom was happy that he understood the importance of being healthy. From that day on, Timmy was a happy and healthy child who loved to play with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride the subway with his mommy. They would go on adventures and see all sorts of things. One day, Timmy saw a big balloon and he wanted it so badly. + +Timmy asked his mommy if he could have the balloon. "No, Timmy. We can't get the balloon. It's too big and it will weigh us down," said his mommy. Timmy was sad but he understood. + +As they rode the subway home, Timmy saw another little boy with the perfect balloon. It was small and light, and it made Timmy jealous. "Mommy, why can't we have a perfect balloon like that boy?" Timmy asked. + +His mommy replied, "Sometimes we can't have everything we want, Timmy. We just have to be happy with what we have." Timmy nodded but he still wished he had the perfect balloon. + +As they got off the subway, Timmy saw the boy with the perfect balloon trip and fall. The balloon flew away and the boy started to cry. Timmy felt bad for the boy, but he also felt happy that he didn't have the balloon anymore. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to be happy with what he had and not to want things that might not be perfect after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to collect rocks and put them in his pockets. One day, Timmy saw a shiny rock in his neighbor's yard. He wanted to collect it, but his neighbor had a big dog that always barked at him. + +Timmy decided to wait until the neighbor was gone to collect the shiny rock. But when he tried to take it, the dog started barking and chased him. Timmy ran as fast as he could and hid behind his mom's armchair. + +His mom saw him hiding and asked what happened. Timmy told her about the shiny rock and the dog. His mom gave him a gentle hug and told him that it's not nice to take things that don't belong to us. Timmy felt bad and promised to never collect things without asking first. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat mints. One day, Timmy's mom bought a small box of mints for him. Timmy was very happy and he ate all the mints. + +Later that day, Timmy's sister came to him and asked, "Can I have a mint?" Timmy said, "No, I ate them all." His sister got upset and said, "That's not fair, Timmy! You should share with me." Timmy didn't want to share because he loved mints so much. + +Then, Timmy's mom came and said, "Timmy, you should share your mints with your sister. It's important to be kind and share with others." Timmy thought about it and realized his mom was right. He gave his sister a mint and they both smiled. They both touched the mint and it tasted so good. From that day on, Timmy learned to share his mints with his sister and they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She loved to keep things in her pockets. One day, she found a small envelope on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +When she got home, her mom asked her what was in her pocket. Lily said, "It's a small envelope that I found outside." + +Her mom asked, "What are you going to do with it?" + +Lily replied, "I'm going to keep it safe in my pocket." + +And so, Lily kept the small envelope in her pocket and it made her very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very eager to go outside and play with her friends. But her mom said she had to wait until after her operation. Lily didn't know what that meant, but she knew it meant she couldn't play. + +The next day, Lily went to the hospital for her operation. She was scared, but the doctors and nurses were very nice. After the operation, Lily felt better and was excited to go home. But then something bad happened. Lily's mom got sick too, and had to go to the hospital. + +Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. She wanted to make her mom feel better, so she decided to make her a bow. She worked very hard on it and was proud of her creation. But when she went to the hospital to give it to her mom, she found out that her mom had passed away. Lily was heartbroken and didn't understand what had happened. She gave the bow to the nurse and went home, feeling very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and make them clothes with colorful thread. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys, but Lily insisted on playing a little longer. + +As Lily played, she accidentally swallowed a piece of thread. She didn't tell her mom because she didn't want to stop playing. But the thread got stuck in her throat and made her very sick. + +Lily's mom took her to the hospital, but it was too late. The thread had wrapped around her insides and made her very, very sick. Sadly, Lily died in the hospital and her mom was very sad. From that day on, her mom always reminded her other children to be careful with thread and always tell an adult if they swallow something. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside and build sandcastles at the beach. One day, Benny found a folder on the ground. He picked it up and looked inside. It was full of pictures of animals! Benny was so happy to have found the folder. + +Benny decided to use the folder to build a fort. He stacked the folder on top of some rocks and made a little hideout. Benny loved playing in his new fort and showing it off to his friends. They thought it was so cool that Benny had built it all by himself. + +From that day on, Benny always carried the folder with him. He loved to use it to build new things and explore the world around him. And whenever he looked at the pictures inside, he felt happy and inspired to keep building and exploring. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and make them dance. One day, her mom asked her to help bake a cake. Lily was excited to help and started to mix the ingredients together. + +As they were baking, Lily's mom asked her to measure the flour. Lily didn't know how to measure, so her mom showed her how. "You have to use this cup to measure the flour," her mom said. + +After they finished baking, they sat down to eat the cake. Suddenly, there was a spark in the kitchen and the cake caught on fire! Lily's mom quickly put out the fire, but the cake was ruined. + +Lily felt sad because she wanted to help her mom, but instead, she made a mistake. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can always try again. And remember, it's not about being rich or perfect, it's about trying your best and learning from your mistakes." + +Lily learned that even if things don't go as planned, it's important to keep trying and not give up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside with her toys, but today it was very cold. Lily's mom said, "Lily, put on your coat so you don't get too cold." Lily put on her coat and went outside to play. + +While she was playing, Lily found a big stick on the ground. She picked it up and said, "Mommy, look what I found! Can I carry it home?" Her mom said, "Sure, Lily. But be careful, it's very big and you don't want to cut yourself on it." Lily was very careful and carried the stick all the way home. + +When they got home, Lily's mom helped her cut the stick into smaller pieces so she could use it to build a fort. Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! I love playing with my new sticks." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing outside when she saw a mosquito buzzing around her. "Oh no! Mosquito!" she said. "Mosquito bite me!" + +Lily's mommy came outside and saw the mosquito. "Don't worry, Lily," her mommy said. "I'll get it." Her mommy was very strong and she swatted the mosquito with her hand. "Got it!" she said. + +Lily was happy that the mosquito was gone. "Thank you, mommy!" she said. "You cut the mosquito with your hand!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, I did. I'm strong like that." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her yellow ball in the park. One day, she found a tiny bug on the ground. She watched it closely and saw it shrink into a teeny-tiny bug. + +Lily was amazed and wanted to tell her mom about it. She ran home and told her mom the message about the shrinking bug. Her mom was surprised too and they both went back to the park to look for the bug again. + +After a while, they found the bug and Lily's mom took a picture of it to show her friends. Lily was so happy that she found something so interesting and couldn't wait to tell her friends at school about the tiny bug that shrunk. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sun, but she didn't like mosquitoes. They always bit her and made her itch. One day, Lily was playing with her friend Timmy when a mosquito bit her. + +"Ouch! That mosquito bit me!" Lily cried. + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, Lily. If you eat more vegetables, you will become thin and the mosquitoes won't like you anymore." + +Lily thought about what Timmy said and decided to eat more vegetables. She ate carrots, broccoli, and peas every day. After a few weeks, Lily became thin and the mosquitoes didn't like her anymore. She was happy she could play outside without getting bitten. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy who lived in a wild forest. He loved to play with the animals and explore the trees. One day, he met a wise old owl who wanted to teach him something important. + +The owl said, "Young boy, it's important to be kind to all the animals in the forest. Even the ones that seem scary or different. You can teach them to be your friends." + +The boy listened carefully and realized that the owl was right. He started to be kind to all the animals he met, even the ones that scared him at first. Soon, he had many new friends in the forest and he was never lonely again. + +From that day on, the boy remembered the lesson the owl had taught him. He knew that being kind to others was the best way to make friends and to live happily in the wild forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a big fence that separated her yard from her neighbor's yard. She asked her mom, "What is that big fence for?" + +Her mom replied, "It's to keep us and our neighbor's yard separate." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want to be creative and decorate the fence with pretty flowers!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea! You can use paint and stickers too." + +Lily worked hard and painted the fence with beautiful flowers. Her mom helped her stick some stickers too. When they finished, Lily said, "I'm happy with how it turned out. It will remain pretty forever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she needed to go to her grandma's house. But her mommy was too busy to take her there. So, Lily decided to take a taxi. She saw a taxi on the street and waved her hand. The taxi driver stopped and asked her where she wanted to go. She told him the name of her grandma's house. + +The taxi was very fast and Lily was happy. But then, the taxi driver took a wrong turn and they got lost. Lily started to worry and cry. But the taxi driver was kind and stopped to ask for directions. Finally, they found the right way and arrived at grandma's house. Lily hugged her grandma and thanked the taxi driver for helping her. From that day on, Lily knew the name of the taxi driver who helped her and she always waved to him when she saw him on the street. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his plastic toys. One day, he was playing with his favorite toy car when it suddenly snapped in half. Timmy was troubled and sad. + +His mom saw him crying and asked, "What's wrong, Timmy?" + +"My car broke," Timmy replied. "It snapped in half." + +His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, we can fix it together." + +Timmy smiled and felt better knowing that his mom could help him. They worked together to fix the broken car, and soon it was good as new. Timmy was happy again, and he knew that even when things go wrong, he could always count on his mom to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go fishing with his dad. One day, they went to the lake to catch some fish. Timmy was very excited because he wanted to catch a big fish. + +They waited patiently for a long time, but they didn't catch anything. Suddenly, Timmy saw a fish swimming near the shore. He tried to catch it with his hands, but it slipped away. Timmy felt guilty because he thought he scared the fish. + +After a while, Timmy's dad caught a big fish. They were both happy and proud. Timmy was excited to have a fish for dinner. He couldn't wait to tell his mom about their fishing adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink hot chocolate from her favorite mug. The mug was pink and had a picture of a unicorn on it. Lily thought it was the most important thing in the world. + +One day, Lily's mom told her they were going on a picnic. Lily was so excited! She asked her mom if she could wear her favorite dress. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful not to spill anything on it. + +At the picnic, Lily was having so much fun. She ate sandwiches and played games with her friends. But then, she accidentally knocked over her mug of hot chocolate! She was so sad because she thought her dress was ruined. + +But then, her mom pulled out a special napkin from her bag. It was waterproof and saved Lily's dress from getting stained. Lily was so happy and realized that sometimes the most important things aren't things at all, but the people who help you when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she spilled some juice on her shirt. Her mom said, "Let's soak your shirt in some water to get the stain out." + +Lily's mom took the shirt and put it in a big bowl of water. Lily watched as the water turned pink from the juice. "Wow, that's cool!" she said. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home with a new hanger for her closet. Lily was excited to hang up her dress on the new hanger. "Look, Dad! It's so pretty," she said. + +Before bed, Lily was feeling a bit impatient. She asked her mom, "When will my shirt be clean?" Her mom replied, "It takes time, but we need to be patient. Tomorrow it will be good as new!" + +Lily went to bed feeling happy and excited to wear her clean shirt again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma's house because it was always so much fun. They would play games, bake cookies, and read books together. + +One day, Lily's mom said they were going to visit grandma's house again. Lily was so excited! She packed her favorite toys and snacks for the trip. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, Lily's mom went to the kitchen to talk to grandma. Lily went to the living room to play with her toys. She was having so much fun! + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud crash from the kitchen. She ran to see what happened and saw that grandma had slipped on the smooth floor and hurt her head. Lily's mom called an ambulance, but it was too late. Grandma had passed away. + +Lily was very sad. She didn't understand what had happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "Sometimes accidents happen, Lily. We have to be careful and watch out for each other." From that day on, Lily didn't want to play on smooth floors anymore. She missed her grandma very much, but she knew she would always remember the fun times they had together. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog. His name was Greeny because he was all green. Greeny loved to jump and play in the forest. One day, he saw a big cliff. It was very high and rocky. Greeny wanted to jump off the cliff, but he was scared. + +He asked his friends, the birds, if they could help him. The birds said they would help Greeny jump off the cliff. They all flew up to the top of the cliff and told Greeny to jump. Greeny took a deep breath and jumped off the cliff. + +He felt the wind in his face as he jumped down, down, down. He landed safely in the soft grass below. Greeny was so happy that he had jumped off the cliff. From that day on, he wasn't scared of anything. +Once upon a time, there was a big pear tree in the park. One day, a little girl came to play under the tree. She saw a pear on the ground and picked it up. The pear was ripe and juicy, so she took a bite. It was delicious! + +Suddenly, a squirrel appeared and asked the little girl if she was intelligent. The little girl didn't understand what the squirrel meant, so the squirrel explained that it meant smart. The little girl smiled and said she was smart. + +The squirrel then asked the little girl to stir the leaves on the ground. The little girl did as she was told and stirred the leaves with her feet. The squirrel was happy and ran away. The little girl finished eating her pear and went home, feeling proud of herself for being smart and helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe. He was very tall, even taller than the trees! One day, he saw a butterfly with many colors. The giraffe was happy to see such a pretty color on the butterfly. But then, a loud noise disturbed the giraffe. It was a truck driving by. The giraffe didn't like the noise because it disturbed him. He wanted to see the butterfly again and enjoy its beautiful colors. So, the giraffe walked away from the noise and found a quiet spot to rest. There, he saw the butterfly again and was happy to see its pretty colors once more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy gave her a task to order some vegetables from the store. Lily was very excited to do her task. + +She went to the store and asked the man behind the counter to order some vegetables. The man asked her which vegetables she wanted. Lily couldn't remember, so she ran back home to ask her mommy. + +When she got home, her mommy was upset because the vegetables were needed for dinner and they didn't have much time left. Lily felt sad because she didn't do her task correctly. But then her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. You tried your best. Let's work together to make a delicious dinner." + +Lily learned that it's okay to make mistakes and that working together is better than doing things alone. From that day on, she always asked for help when she needed it and enjoyed making delicious meals with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a loyal dog named Max. Max loved to travel with Timmy in their car. One day, Timmy and Max went on a long drive to the beach. + +As they were driving, Timmy asked Max, "Do you like to travel in the car?" Max barked happily, which meant yes. Timmy laughed and said, "Me too! I love going on adventures with my loyal dog." + +When they arrived at the beach, Timmy and Max played in the sand and swam in the ocean. They had so much fun together. As the sun began to set, Timmy said, "It's time to go back home now." Max wagged his tail, excited to travel in the car again. + +On the ride home, Timmy and Max sang songs and talked about all the fun they had at the beach. Timmy said, "I'm so glad I have a loyal dog like you, Max. You make every adventure better." Max barked happily, which meant he loved Timmy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved playing outside in the dirt and making mud pies. One day, she was playing with her friend Timmy when she accidentally stepped on a bug. Timmy saw what happened and said, "Oh no, you hurt the bug! You should say sorry to the earth." + +Lily didn't understand what Timmy meant by saying sorry to the earth, but she did what he said anyway. She wiped her tears and said sorry to the ground. Timmy smiled and said, "That's good, Lily. The earth forgives you." + +Later that day, Lily and Timmy were playing catch when a gust of wind blew Timmy's hat away. Lily ran after it but couldn't catch it. Timmy started to cry, but Lily remembered what he had told her earlier. She said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can say sorry to the earth and maybe it will bring the hat back to us." + +They both wiped their tears and said sorry to the earth. Suddenly, a gust of wind came and blew the hat right back to them. Timmy was so happy and said, "Wow, Lily! Saying sorry to the earth really works!" From that day on, whenever something went wrong, Lily and Timmy would say sorry to the earth and it always made them feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her it was time for a nap. But Lily didn't want to take a nap, she wanted to keep playing. So, she ran away and hid in her bedroom. + +Lily's mom looked for her everywhere, but she couldn't find her. She searched the living room, the kitchen, and even the backyard. Finally, she went to Lily's bedroom and found her fast asleep. + +When Lily woke up, she saw her mom's amazing surprise. She had brought her a new toy to play with. Lily realized that taking a nap was a good idea after all. From that day on, she always went to her bedroom for a nap. +Once upon a time, there was a big festival in a big town. The festival was very fun. There was lots of food and music. There were also big balloons that could fly high in the sky. + +A little boy saw a large balloon and he wanted to fly in it. He asked his mom if he could go up in the balloon. His mom said no, it was too dangerous. + +The little boy was sad, but he still had fun at the festival. He ate lots of candy and danced to the music. He couldn't wait to go to the festival again next year and maybe, just maybe, he could fly in the big balloon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he had too many and they were always scattered around. One day, his mom gave him a big box and said, "Timmy, let's sort your toys and put them in this box. It will be useful to keep them all in one place." + +Timmy was happy and started to sort his toys. He put his cars in one pile and his stuffed animals in another. He even sorted his crayons by color. When he finished, he put everything in the box and was proud of himself. + +But later that day, Timmy's little sister came to play. She saw the box and wanted to see what was inside. Timmy told her not to touch it, but she didn't listen. She opened the box and started to play with his toys. Timmy got angry and yelled at her. She started to cry and ran away. + +Timmy felt bad and wished he hadn't yelled. He went to apologize to his sister, but she was nowhere to be found. He searched all over the house, but she was gone. Timmy realized that his toys were not as important as his sister and wished he had been kinder to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One sunny day, Timmy and his mommy went to the store to buy some fruit. They saw a big, round melon and decided to buy it. Timmy's mommy told him to be careful because the knife they would use to cut the melon was dangerous. + +When they got home, Timmy's mommy cut the melon into slices. She passed a slice to Timmy, who took a big bite. It was sweet and juicy! Timmy loved eating the melon with his mommy. They passed the slices back and forth until they finished the whole melon. + +After they were done eating, Timmy's mommy reminded him to never play with dangerous things like knives. Timmy promised to always be careful and never touch anything dangerous. He was happy to have learned a valuable lesson and enjoyed his yummy melon with his mommy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a good friend named Max. One day, Lily went to Max's house to play. Max showed Lily his new piano. Lily said, "Wow, Max! That's a big piano!" Max said, "Yes, it's a good piano. Do you want to play it?" Lily said yes and sat down at the piano. She played a little tune and Max said, "You're good at playing the piano, Lily!" Lily smiled and said, "Thanks, Max! That's no joke!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her that a big storm was coming. Lily got scared and asked her mom what to do. Her mom said they needed to pack some things and go inside. + +Lily's friend, Max, saw her packing and asked what was going on. Lily told Max about the storm and Max said he was scared too. They decided to play inside together until the storm passed. + +After the storm was over, Lily's mom came to check on them. She was happy they were safe but also embarrassed because they had made a big mess inside. Lily and Max helped clean up and promised to be more careful next time. From then on, they always listened to their moms when there was a storm. +Once upon a time, a girl named Lily had a loyal dog named Max. Max loved to play with Lily and always followed her wherever she went. One day, it started to rain and Lily didn't have an umbrella. Max saw that Lily was getting wet and knew he had to do something. + +Max went to the store and barked at the cashier to order an umbrella for Lily. The cashier understood Max and ordered an umbrella right away. Max was very happy that he could help Lily stay dry in the rain. + +When Max brought the umbrella back to Lily, she was very surprised and grateful. She thanked Max for being so loyal and helpful. From that day on, Lily always brought Max with her whenever she needed to go out in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a pilot named Tim. He flew a big airplane high in the sky. One day, he saw a unique bird flying next to his plane. The bird had bright colors and a long tail. Tim was amazed and happy to see the bird. + +The bird flew with Tim's plane for a while. Then, it landed on the wing of the plane. Tim watched as the bird marched back and forth on the wing. He had never seen a bird do that before. Tim thought it was funny and he smiled. + +After a while, the bird flew away. Tim was sad to see it go, but he was happy to have seen something so unique. He continued to fly his plane, looking out for more unique things to see. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to collect shiny pennies. One day, she found an unusual penny that was very different from the others. It was shiny and had a picture of a bird on it. + +Lily was so happy to have found such a special penny. She put it in her pocket and went on her way. As she was walking, she saw a big, mean dog. The dog barked and snapped at her, making her very scared. + +Suddenly, Lily remembered the unusual penny in her pocket. She took it out and held it up to the dog. The dog stopped barking and looked at the penny. Then, it wagged its tail and walked away. Lily was relieved and knew that the unusual penny had saved her from the scary dog. +Once upon a time, there was a brave man. He lived in a big house with his family. He liked to store food in a big room. One day, a bad man came to the big house. The bad man had a gun. He wanted to take all the food. The brave man tried to stop the bad man, but he got hurt. The bad man took all the food and left. The brave man's family was sad because they didn't have any food left. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she decided to explore the attic in her house. The attic was a big room at the top of the house where people keep old things. + +Lily climbed up the stairs and opened the door to the attic. Inside, she saw lots of boxes and furniture. She found some old dolls and a teddy bear that she loved. But she also found some serious things, like old papers and tools. + +Lily's mom came to check on her and saw what she found in the attic. She told Lily that some things were not safe to play with and should be left alone. Lily understood and put the serious things back in the boxes. She was happy to have found some new toys to play with that included her old teddy bear. +Once upon a time, there was a happy duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond and splash his wings. One day, he saw a big book with lots of pages on the shore. Ducky waddled over to the book and looked at the pictures on the page. He saw a picture of a harmless butterfly and a picture of a big tree. Ducky was so happy to see all the pictures that he splashed his wings in excitement. Then, he picked up the book with his beak and waddled back to the pond to show his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He worked hard every day to grow vegetables in his garden. One day, his daughter came to him and asked, "Daddy, what season is it now?" The farmer replied, "It's summer, my dear. This is the season when we can grow many yummy vegetables." + +The daughter wanted to be helpful, so she asked her father if she could work in the garden too. The farmer was happy to hear this and said, "Of course, my dear! You can help me water the plants and pick the ripe vegetables." + +The daughter was excited to help her father. She worked hard all day long and was very proud of herself. At dinner time, the farmer said to his daughter, "You were very helpful today. Thanks for your hard work!" The daughter smiled and felt very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. Lily wore a pretty pink hat to keep the sun out of her eyes. + +At the park, Lily saw her friend Tommy. Tommy had a big, messy ice cream cone. "Can I have a bite?" Lily asked. Tommy said yes and gave her a lick. Lily's mommy said, "Don't get your hat messy!" + +Lily played on the swings and the slide. She forgot about her hat and played until the sun went down. When it was time to go home, Lily looked at her hat. It was covered in ice cream! "Oh no!" she said. "My hat is so messy!" + +Lily's mommy smiled and said, "That's okay, we'll wash it and it will be clean again." Lily was happy that her hat would be clean and she hugged her mommy. From then on, Lily remembered to take off her hat before eating messy treats. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, Jack was playing with his toy car when he saw a little bird stuck in a cord. Jack knew he had to save the bird. + +Jack ran inside to get his mom. His mom was very kind and followed Jack outside. Jack showed his mom the little bird stuck in the cord. Jack's mom carefully untangled the cord and freed the bird. Jack was so happy that he was able to save the little bird. + +From that day on, Jack made sure to always keep his toys and cords put away so that no other animals or birds would get stuck. Jack learned that it's important to be kind and help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small hole in the wall of a big house. Every night, Timmy would go out to find some cheese to eat. + +One night, Timmy heard a loud sound coming from the kitchen. He peeked out of his hole and saw a big cat trying to catch him. "Oh no!" Timmy said, "I have to find a place to hide!" + +Timmy ran and ran until he found a small hole in the corner of the room. He leaned his small body against the wall and caught his breath. The cat searched and searched but couldn't find Timmy. "Where did that mouse go?" the cat said. + +Finally, the cat gave up and went back to sleep. Timmy was safe and sound in his new hiding spot. From that day on, Timmy was always careful when he went out to find his cheese. He knew that he had to be smart and quick to avoid the big cat. +Once upon a time, there was a chicken named Cluck. Cluck was very special because she was gifted. She could lay eggs that were bigger than any other chicken's eggs. + +One day, Cluck wanted to give a gift to her friend, a little boy named Timmy. She thought and thought about what to give him. Finally, she had an idea! She decided to sign a picture of herself and give it to Timmy. + +Timmy was so happy when he received Cluck's gift. He hung the picture on his wall and showed it to all of his friends. From that day on, Timmy and Cluck were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little pig named Billy. Billy loved to eat spicy food, but one day he ate too much and got a tummy ache. His mommy told him to take a nap and he would feel better. + +While Billy was napping, his friend Sally came to visit him. Sally asked, "What happened, Billy? Why are you sleeping?" + +Billy replied, "I ate too much spicy food and my tummy hurts." + +Sally said, "Oh no! We need to reverse this. Let's get you some water and take a walk outside." + +Billy drank some water and went for a walk with Sally. He felt much better and thanked Sally for helping him feel better. From that day on, Billy learned to eat spicy food in moderation. +Once upon a time, there was a big, happy family who lived in a big house. One day, the youngest child, Timmy, was playing with his toy car on the floor. Suddenly, he saw a spider crawling towards him. Timmy was scared of spiders, so he ran to his mommy and told her about it. + +Mommy tried to catch the spider, but it ran away. Timmy was sad and scared that the spider would come back. Later that day, Timmy's older sister, Lily, was playing with her toy magic wand. She said some magic words and the toy car on the floor started to shrink! Timmy was amazed and happy. + +But then, the magic wand accidentally shrunk the whole house, including the family! They were all very small and the floor seemed like a big, scary place. They had to work together to find a way to get back to their normal size. They went on an adventure and met some rude ants who didn't want to help them. But finally, they found a way to get back to their normal size and the family was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the field where the wheat grew tall. The wind was blowing and it made Lily shiver. She thought it was silly that the wind could make her feel so cold. + +Lily started to run around, trying to warm up. She saw a scarecrow in the middle of the field, and thought it looked very funny. She ran over to it and gave it a big hug, but it didn't hug her back. She laughed and thought it was silly that she was hugging a scarecrow. + +As the sun started to set, Lily's mom called her back inside for dinner. She said goodbye to the scarecrow and ran back to the house. Lily was happy to be inside where it was warm and cozy. She sat down at the table and ate her dinner, feeling much better after her silly adventure in the wheat field. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant who lived in a garden. The ant was very small and had six legs. The ant liked to eat sweet things like sugar and honey. + +One day, the ant found a big piece of candy, but it was stuck in a small crack in the ground. The ant tried to pull the candy out, but it was too hard. The ant asked his friends for help, but they were too busy. + +The ant knew he had to be flexible and try something new. So, he went to the nearby plant and ate some leaves. After a few days, the ant grew bigger and stronger. He went back to the candy and was able to pull it out with his strong legs. The ant was happy and shared the candy with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to sing. She sang every day, but she didn't think she did it well. One day, Lily's mom overheard her singing and said, "Lily, you have a beautiful voice! You sing so well!" + +Lily was surprised and happy to hear that. She wanted to show her mom how impressive she could be. So, she decided to practice singing every day. + +One day, Lily's family was having a picnic in the park. Lily's mom asked her to sing a song for everyone. Lily was nervous, but she remembered what her mom had said and started to sing. + +To Lily's surprise, everyone clapped and cheered when she finished. Her mom hugged her and said, "Lily, you did so well! You have an impressive talent." From that day on, Lily sang every chance she got and always remembered that she could do it well. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing in her yard when she saw a butterfly. She ran after it, but she was careless and tripped over a rock. + +"Ouch!" she cried. + +Her mom came outside and saw that Lily was shivering. "Are you okay?" her mom asked. + +Lily nodded her head and said, "I fell down, but I'm okay now." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Let's go inside and warm up." + +Lily and her mom went inside and had some hot chocolate. Lily felt much better and was happy she got to see the butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby pilot named Pete. He flew his big airplane high up in the sky. One day, Pete saw a bird flying towards him. He started to panic and turned the airplane to the left. + +The airplane started to shake and Pete got scared. He looked out the window and saw that the bird was gone. Pete took a deep breath and felt better. He realized that he didn't need to panic. + +From that day on, Pete knew that he could handle any problem that came his way. He felt proud to be a pilot and loved flying high in the sky. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly bunny who loved to bounce. She would hop and jump all over the place, making everyone around her smile. One day, she was hopping along a line when she saw a little bird who looked sad. + +"What's wrong?" asked the bunny. + +"I lost my nest," replied the bird. "I don't know where to go." + +"Don't worry," said the bunny. "I'll help you find a new home." + +So the bunny and the bird hopped along the line together, looking for a new place for the bird to live. They searched high and low until they found a cozy tree with a perfect little nest. + +The bird was so happy and thanked the bunny for her help. From that day on, they were the best of friends and would bounce and hop together all the time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color. One day, she wanted to make a special picture for her mommy's birthday. She asked her mommy if she could enter the kitchen to find some paper and crayons. + +Her mommy said, "Sure, Lily. You can go in the kitchen and find what you need." + +Lily ran into the kitchen and saw the grill. She thought it was a big, black box. She asked her mommy, "What's that big black box?" + +"That's the grill, Lily. We use it to cook food outside," her mommy said. + +Lily was feeling very creative and decided to draw a picture of the grill. She used lots of different colors and made the grill look very pretty. When she showed her mommy the picture, her mommy said, "Wow, Lily! You are so creative. I love your picture." + +Lily was very happy that her mommy liked her picture. She gave her mommy a big hug and said, "Happy birthday, mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved birds. She had a pet bird named Blue, who was very polite. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came to visit her. + +Timmy said, "I want to see your bird, Lily." + +Lily said, "Okay, but you have to be polite to Blue." + +Timmy said, "I will be polite, I promise." + +But when Timmy saw Blue, he got scared and yelled, "Get that bird away from me!" + +Lily was sad because Timmy was not being polite. She said, "You can't visit me if you're not going to be polite to my bird." + +Timmy felt bad and said sorry to Lily and Blue. They forgave him and they all played together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends decided to have a race. They all lined up at the start line and waited for the signal to go. + +Lily was very fast and she ran ahead of all her friends. She was so close to the victory line, but then she tripped and fell down. She hurt her knee and couldn't run anymore. Her friends were far behind her, but they saw that she fell down. They all stopped running and went back to help her. + +Lily's friend, Emily, helped her sit down and put a bandage on her knee. Lily was sad that she didn't win the race, but she was happy that her friends came back to help her. They all hugged and laughed together. Lily realized that having friends who care for you is the real victory. From that day on, Lily's heart was open to new friends and new adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy was brown and fluffy. He loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Teddy's mom gave him some money to spend at the store. + +Teddy was so excited! He ran to the store and saw many toys. He spent a long time looking at them. Finally, he saw a gray teddy bear that he really liked. He spent all his money to buy it. + +Teddy was so happy with his new gray teddy bear. He hugged it tightly and showed it to all his friends. They all loved it too! Teddy felt proud that he spent his money on something he really wanted. From that day on, he and his gray teddy bear were inseparable. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play golf with his dad. They would go to the golf course and hit the ball with their clubs. Timmy's dad would always tell him to be careful and not hit the ball too hard. But Timmy loved to speed up and hit the ball far away. + +One day, Timmy hit the ball really hard and it went flying into the bushes. Timmy's dad told him to say sorry to the other golfers who were playing nearby. Timmy felt bad and said sorry to the other golfers. They were nice and said it was okay. + +After that, Timmy learned to be more careful and not speed up too much when playing golf. He still loved to play with his dad and they had lots of fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very scared of the dark. One night, he went outside to pick some carrots from the garden. But when he heard a loud noise, he started to tremble with fear. + +Suddenly, he saw a big shadow coming towards him. Benny was so scared that he wanted to run away, but he couldn't move. Then, he realized that it was just his friend, a big friendly dog named Max. Max had come to play with him and protect him from any danger. + +Benny felt relieved and happy to have such a good friend. They played together until it was time for Benny to go back to his cozy burrow. From that day on, Benny was never scared of the dark again because he knew that Max would always be there to protect him. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear who lived in a cave. He didn't like anyone and he didn't like anything. He always slept on his big pillow and never smiled. One day, a little bird flew into his cave and started singing a happy song. The grumpy bear didn't like the noise and he started to get even grumpier. + +The little bird tried to make the grumpy bear smile by singing louder and louder, but it didn't work. The grumpy bear got so angry that he grabbed his pillow and threw it at the little bird. The pillow hit the bird and hurt it badly. The little bird stopped singing and flew away, never to be seen again. + +The grumpy bear went back to sleep on his pillow, but he didn't feel happy anymore. He realized that he had made a big mistake by hurting the little bird. He wanted to say sorry and make things right, but it was too late. He never saw the little bird again and he never smiled again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look for shiny rocks. One day, she found a beautiful pink gem in the dirt. It sparkled and shined in the sun. Lily was so happy and she showed it to all her friends. + +She decided to keep the gem safe in a special box in her room. Every night, before she went to bed, she would take out the gem and look at it. It was her favorite thing in the whole world. + +One day, Lily's little brother accidentally knocked over the box and the gem fell out. It rolled under the bed and was hard to find. But Lily didn't give up. She got a flashlight and looked under the bed until she found the gem. It still shined just as bright as before. Lily was so happy to have her special pink gem back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, while they were walking, they saw a beautiful symbol on the ground. Lily thought it was very attractive and wanted to take it home with her. + +But her mommy and daddy told her that the symbol belonged to the park and it was not right to take it. They explained to her that it was important to respect things that belong to others and that taking something without permission is not a good thing to do. + +Lily learned an important lesson that day. She understood that even if something is attractive, it doesn't mean she can take it. She promised to always respect things that belong to others and to only take things that are given to her. From that day on, Lily enjoyed her walks in the park even more, knowing that she was doing the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to draw pictures. He was very creative! One day, a big storm came. It was very loud and scary. Timmy was afraid. He asked his mommy if they could play a game. They played a game of cards and Timmy won! He was so happy to have won. The storm eventually went away and Timmy went back to drawing. He was happy to have his mommy with him during the storm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she went to the park and saw a big puddle. She wanted to jump in it, but her mom said no. + +Lily's friend, Sarah, came over and said, "Why don't we soak our feet in the puddle instead?" Lily thought that was a good idea, so they sat down and put their feet in the water. They giggled and splashed around. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called out, "Look! The sky is turning pink!" Lily and Sarah looked up and saw the beautiful pink sky. They both said, "Wow!" and smiled. Lily's mom took a picture of them with the pink sky in the background. They had so much fun that day and couldn't wait to come back to the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy car, which had four wheels. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She was so excited to play with her car on the slide. + +As soon as she got to the park, she saw a boy with a lovely bike. "Wow!" she said. "That's a nice bike. Can I ride it?" The boy said, "Sure, but be careful. It's very fast." Lily rode the bike around the park and had so much fun. + +Suddenly, the bike vanished! Lily looked around, but it was nowhere to be found. She was so sad. Then, she remembered her toy car. She went back to the slide and saw that her car was missing too. She looked around and saw the boy with her toy car. "Hey, that's my car!" she said. The boy said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to take it. Here you go." He gave her back her car and they became friends. From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep her toys close by. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max was very scared because he got hurt while playing. He didn't know what to do, so he went to the veterinarian. The veterinarian was very kind and helped Max feel better. Max felt comforted by the veterinarian's gentle touch. + +Max's owner asked the veterinarian, "Will Max be okay?" The veterinarian replied, "Yes, Max will be just fine. He just needs some rest and some medicine." Max felt happy knowing that he was going to be okay. He felt helpless before, but now he felt better because he had someone to help him. + +After a few days, Max was all better and ready to play again. He barked happily and wagged his tail. He wanted to thank the veterinarian for helping him. Max's owner said, "Let's go back to the veterinarian and say thank you." Max barked in agreement and they went back to the veterinarian's office. Max licked the veterinarian's hand to show his appreciation. The veterinarian smiled and said, "You're welcome, Max. It was my pleasure to help you." +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Pip. Pip loved to fly around and find twigs to make his nest. One day, while Pip was looking for twigs, he saw a big bird named Max. Max was very mean and liked to take things from other birds. Pip was scared, but he didn't want Max to gain his twigs. So, Pip flew away quickly. + +Later that day, Pip found a big twig that would be perfect for his nest. He was so happy! But then, he saw Max again. Max wanted to take Pip's twig, but Pip wouldn't let him. Pip stood up to Max and said, "No, this is my twig! I worked hard to find it." Max was sorry for being mean and flew away. Pip was proud of himself for standing up to Max and gaining his twig. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a cane that he liked to carry around. One day, Timmy saw a big dog staring at him. The dog was very loud and Timmy got scared. + +He said, "Hello doggy, why are you staring at me?" The dog just kept staring and barking. Timmy's mom came outside and asked him what was wrong. Timmy said, "The doggy is staring at me and he's very loud." + +His mom said, "Don't worry Timmy, the doggy is just saying hello. He's not going to hurt you." Timmy felt better and waved at the dog. The dog stopped barking and wagged his tail. Timmy and the dog became friends and played together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around with his friends. One day, Timmy fell down and ripped his pants. He was sad because he loved those pants, but his mom told him not to complain and that she would fix them with a patch. + +The next day, Timmy was playing outside again and he was so happy because he had his favorite pants back. He ran and played with his friends, but then he fell down again and got a scrape on his knee. Timmy was sad again, but his mom told him not to complain and that she would put a patch on his knee to make it feel better. + +Timmy learned that even when things go wrong, he can still be happy and that his mom can always help him with a patch. From that day on, Timmy was always happy and never complained again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who loved to play in the forest. One day, the bunny saw a big, unusual fog that covered the whole forest. The bunny was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, the bunny saw a little bird who was also scared. The bunny knew that he had to help the bird. The bunny hopped over to the bird and said, "Don't be afraid, I will help you." + +The bunny and the bird hopped and flew through the fog, looking for their friends. They found their friends, who were also scared and didn't know what to do. The bunny and the bird told their friends not to be afraid and that they would help them. + +In the end, the bunny and the bird helped all of their friends get through the fog safely. The moral of the story is that even when things are scary or unusual, we need to help each other and not let them disturb us. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy king who lived in a big castle. He had a lot of money and many things. But one day, the king realized that he didn't have enough water in his castle. He asked his servant, "Can you supply me with more water?" + +The servant replied, "Yes, Your Majesty. I will get more water for you." The servant went to the river and filled up many buckets with water. He brought them back to the castle and gave them to the king. + +The king was very happy and said, "Thank you for supplying me with water. Now I can take a bath and drink some water." The servant smiled and said, "You're welcome, Your Majesty. I'm glad I could help." + +From that day on, the king made sure to always have enough water in his castle. He realized that even though he was wealthy, he needed water to survive. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach with her family. One day, while they were at the beach, Lily saw a man surfing. She thought it looked like so much fun. + +"Mommy, can we go surfing?" Lily asked. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. We don't have a surfboard," her mommy replied. + +Lily felt miserable that she couldn't go surfing. But then, her daddy had an idea. He laid down on his stomach and let Lily lay on his back. He pretended to be a surfboard and they rode the waves together. Lily was so happy and grateful that she could surf with her daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big house with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to a store. At the store, they saw a toy truck that Timmy really wanted. He tried to grab it, but it was too high up. + +Timmy's mommy saw that he really wanted the toy truck, so she bought it for him. Timmy was so happy! He played with his new toy truck all day long. Later that night, Timmy's mommy gave him a bath. The water was a little rough because it was too hot. But Timmy still had fun splashing around. + +After his bath, Timmy's mommy put him in his luxury pajamas. They were so soft and cozy! Timmy fell asleep with his new toy truck in his hands, dreaming of all the fun he would have playing with it tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty yellow blouse that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, Lily observed a butterfly flying around. She followed it with her eyes and watched it land on a flower. Lily was amazed by the butterfly's pretty colors. She wanted to catch it, but she knew it was better to let it fly free. So, she just continued to observe it. After a while, Lily went home and showed her mom her yellow blouse. Her mom thought it was very pretty and complimented Lily on her good taste. +Once upon a time, there was a car named Red. Red had four tires and loved to drive fast. One day, Red was driving on a bumpy road and one of his tires popped! Red was sad because he couldn't drive anymore. + +But then, a friendly tow truck named Blue came to save Red. Blue put Red on his truck and took him to a tire shop. At the tire shop, Red got a new tire put on and he was very happy again. + +After getting his new tire, Red was feeling restless. He wanted to go for a drive to show off his new tire. So, Red and Blue went for a drive together and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach and surf on the waves. One day, she found a big shell on the sand. She was so happy and wanted to display it in her room. + +But when she got home, she felt confused about where to put the shell. She tried to put it on her bed, but it was too big. Then she tried to put it on her bookshelf, but it fell off. Finally, she found a perfect spot on her desk where she could display the shell and look at it every day. + +From that day on, Lily loved to surf and collect shells. She was never confused about where to display them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue was very thirsty and wanted to drink some water. Blue flew around and finally found a pond. Blue saw his reflection in the water and thought he looked very pretty and graceful. + +As Blue drank the water, he saw something strange in the sky. It was the universe! Blue had never seen anything so big and beautiful before. Blue realized that there was so much more to the world than just himself. + +From that day on, Blue was grateful for everything around him. He learned that it's important to appreciate the world we live in and to always stay curious. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color pink and had a large teddy bear. One day, Lily and her teddy went to the park to play. They saw a man kneel down to tie his shoes. + +"Hi, mister!" said Lily. + +"Hello there, little one," said the man. + +"What are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I'm tying my shoes," replied the man. + +Lily smiled and continued to play with her teddy bear. She loved seeing the man kneel down and thought his shoes were very large. After a while, Lily and her teddy went back home, happy and tired from playing in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and forgot her teddy bear at home. When she realized, she felt worried and sad. + +Her mom told her not to mind and that they could go back home to get the teddy bear. Lily felt happy again and they went back home. When they arrived, they saw that the teddy bear was safe in its case. + +Lily hugged her teddy bear tightly and felt very happy. From then on, she never forgot to bring her teddy bear with her when she went out. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big field where many frogs lived. The frogs were very popular because they could jump very high and far. One day, some kids came to the field to gather some flowers. They saw the frogs and started to catch them. The frogs were scared and didn't want to be caught. + +One of the frogs, named Freddy, tried to jump away but one of the kids caught him. Freddy was very sad and didn't know what to do. He missed his family and friends. He tried to escape but the kid wouldn't let him go. + +In the end, the kid took Freddy home and put him in a jar. Freddy was very scared and didn't like being in the jar. He wished he could go back to his field and be with his friends. But he couldn't. The bad ending made all the other frogs very sad too. They missed Freddy and wished they could help him. +Once upon a time, there was a big dragon. He was very dangerous and scary. One day, a little boy saw the dragon and said, "Hello Mr. Dragon, why are you so big and scary?" + +The dragon replied, "I am big because I eat a lot of food, and I am scary because I want to protect myself from danger." + +The little boy asked, "What kind of danger?" + +The dragon said, "There are some people who want to hurt me, so I have to be careful." + +The little boy said, "I don't want to hurt you. Can we be friends?" + +The dragon was happy and said, "Yes, we can be friends. Let's bury this dangerous feeling and be friends forever." And so, the little boy and the dragon became friends and had many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and climb high on trees. One day, she climbed so high that she forgot how to get down. She started to cry and called for her mommy. + +Mommy heard her and came running. "Don't worry, my love," she said. "I will help you get down." Mommy climbed up the tree and helped Lily come down safely. + +"Thank you, mommy," Lily said. "I forgot how to get down." + +"It's okay," mommy replied. "I will always be here to help you when you forget." And with that, they hugged and went back inside for some milk and cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a cute puppy in the park. "Hello little puppy, can I follow you?" asked Lily. The puppy wagged its tail happily and started to walk. + +As they walked, Lily noticed a note tied to the puppy's collar. "What's that note for?" she asked. The puppy barked and licked her hand. Lily giggled and petted the puppy. + +They walked for a while until they reached a big house. The puppy barked and scratched the door. A lady opened the door and saw the note. "Oh, thank you for bringing my puppy back!" she said to Lily. Lily smiled and waved goodbye to the cute puppy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who had a little dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max were playing outside when Max started to itch. "Max, are you okay?" asked Lily. "I don't know, Lily. I have an itch and it won't go away," replied Max. + +Lily knew she had to help Max. She went inside and got a reliable brush to clean Max's fur. "Don't worry, Max. I'll clean you up and make that itch go away," said Lily. She brushed Max's fur gently and soon the itch was gone. + +But then, Lily noticed that Max had a big scratch on his paw. "Oh no, Max. You're hurt!" cried Lily. She knew she had to take Max to the vet to make sure he was okay. "Don't worry, Max. We'll go to the vet and they'll make you feel better," said Lily. + +In the end, Max went to the vet and got a bandage on his paw. Lily was happy that she could help her reliable friend, Max. And Max was happy to have a friend like Lily who could clean him up and make him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. She had a toy car that had the power to light up and make noise. Lily loved it when the car would shine and make noise, it was so attractive to her. + +One day, Lily's parents bought her a new toy car that was even more attractive than her old one. This car had the power to shine even brighter and make even louder noises. Lily was so happy and played with her new car all day. + +But as the sun began to set, Lily's parents noticed that the new car was making strange sounds. They tried to fix it, but it was too late. The car suddenly stopped shining and making noise, and Lily was so sad. + +From then on, Lily learned that sometimes new things may seem attractive, but they may not have the same power or last as long as the things she already had. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play hide-and-seek with his friends. One day, he found a flashlight in his dad's toolbox. He was so happy and said, "I am ready to play hide-and-seek now!" + +He went to his friends and showed them the flashlight. They all wanted to play with it. They started to play, and Timmy was "it". He ran around to find his friends, but he couldn't find them. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and saw a bright light flash. + +It was a car that hit his friends. Timmy was so scared and sad. He ran to them and saw that they were hurt badly. He tried to help them, but he couldn't. He marked the spot where the accident happened with a stick. He cried and cried because he lost his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to her grandma's house. Grandma's house was very old and had lots of cobwebs. Lily didn't like cobwebs because they made her sneeze. + +Lily and her grandma sat on the porch and watched the sunset. The sky turned pink and it was very pretty. Lily started to yawn because she was getting tired. + +Grandma said, "It's time for bed, Lily." They went inside and grandma tucked Lily into bed. Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep, dreaming of pink skies and no more cobwebs. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the circus with his family. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a colorful ticket to the circus. Timmy was so happy! He said, "Thank you, mommy!" + +When they got to the circus, Timmy saw lots of animals. He saw elephants, lions, and monkeys. He even saw a clown that said, "Hello, Timmy!" Timmy laughed and said, "Hi, clown!" + +After the circus was over, Timmy went home with his family. He showed his ticket to his daddy and said, "Look, daddy! I got a colorful ticket!" Timmy had a great day at the circus and he couldn't wait to go again next year. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Tom. Tom had a restaurant where he cooked yummy food for people. His restaurant was very big and had lots of tables and chairs. + +One day, Tom hired a new chef named Tim. Tim was very good at cooking but he was not honest. He would take food from the restaurant and eat it at home. Tom did not like this and he had to manage Tim. + +Tom talked to Tim and told him that he must be honest if he wants to work at the restaurant. Tim said sorry and promised to be honest from now on. Tom was happy that he could manage Tim and the restaurant was back to being a happy place. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toy cars. She made them zoom around the room and even up the walls! + +Suddenly, one of her cars fell into the drain. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Her mom came and asked her what happened. + +Lily told her mom about the car in the drain. Her mom had a clever idea. She got a long stick and used it to fish out the car. Lily was so happy that her car was saved. "Thank you, Mom!" she said with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing tag in the park. Lily's friend, Timmy, said he was thirsty and wanted a drink from the cooler. + +Lily's mom had packed the cooler with juice boxes and water bottles. Timmy reached into the cooler and grabbed a juice box. Suddenly, Timmy yelled, "Ouch! Something pinched me!" + +Lily's mom quickly looked inside the cooler and saw a crab hiding among the drinks. She carefully picked up the crab and put it back in the regular water. From that day on, Lily and her friends always checked the cooler for any surprise visitors before grabbing a drink. +Once upon a time, there was a pumpkin named Jack. Jack was very sad because he was not growing big like his friends. He thought he was not intelligent enough to grow. + +One day, a wise old farmer came to the pumpkin patch and saw Jack. The farmer knew that Jack had the potential to bloom into a big pumpkin. So, the farmer gave Jack some special food and water to help him grow. + +Jack started to bloom and grow bigger and bigger every day. He realized that he was not only intelligent but also had the potential to do great things. Jack learned that with a little help and hard work, he could achieve anything he wanted. + +The moral of the story is that everyone has the potential to bloom and grow into something great. All it takes is a little help and hard work. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a yellow feather on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. + +"Look mommy, I found a pretty feather!" Lily said. + +"That's lovely, Lily. Do you want to keep it?" her mommy asked. + +"Yes, I want to own it forever!" Lily exclaimed. + +So, Lily put the yellow feather in her pocket and ran off to play some more. She felt happy knowing she owned something so special. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends, but one day he saw something weird. He saw a big dog with sharp teeth and it scared him. + +Timmy's mom read the newspaper and saw that there were other kids who got hurt by the same dog. She wanted to prevent Timmy from getting hurt too. She told Timmy to stay inside and play with his toys instead. + +Timmy was sad at first, but then he remembered that he had a fun game he could play with his toys. He was happy that his mom prevented him from getting hurt. He played with his toys and had a great day without any worries. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily went to a colorful class every day. One day, Lily and her classmates went on a field trip to the zoo. They saw lots of animals and had a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a little bird who was stuck in a tree. She called out for help. "Can you rescue the bird?" she asked her teacher. + +Her teacher tried to rescue the bird, but it was too high up in the tree. They had to leave the bird behind and go back to school. Lily was very sad that they couldn't save the bird. + +When Lily got home, she told her mom about the bird. "I wish we could have rescued it," she said sadly. + +"I know, sweetie," her mom said. "But sometimes we can't save everything. We can only do our best." +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She was scared to talk to anyone in her classroom. One day, the teacher noticed that Lily was feeling sad. The teacher wanted to provide some help for Lily. So, the teacher asked Lily to draw a picture of her favorite animal. + +Lily felt happy when the teacher asked her to draw. She loved drawing animals. But, when she started drawing, she accidentally spilled her water on the paper. Now, her drawing was ruined and she felt even sadder. The teacher noticed and wanted to provide a solution for Lily. She gave her a new piece of paper to draw on. + +Lily felt grateful for the teacher's help. She drew a beautiful picture of a butterfly. She felt brave enough to show it to her classmates. They all loved it and wanted to be friends with Lily. From that day on, Lily was no longer shy in her classroom. She felt happy and confident, all thanks to her teacher who provided her with some help. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy bear named Bob. One day, Bob met a little rabbit named Timmy. Timmy said, "Hello, Mr. Bear! Can you provide me with a shield so I can be safe from the rain?" + +Bob thought for a moment and said, "Of course, little Timmy! I have a big leaf that can be your shield. You can stay dry under it." + +Timmy was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mr. Bear! You are so kind!" + +Bob smiled and said, "No problem, Timmy. It's always good to help others and provide them with what they need." + +From that day on, Timmy and Bob became good friends and Bob would always provide Timmy with a shield whenever it rained. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her family. One day, Lily's mom told her not to go near the fireplace because it was dangerous. + +But Lily was curious and wanted to see the fire. She went near the fireplace and saw the flames. Suddenly, she heard a voice saying, "Hello, little girl. What are you doing here?" + +Lily turned around and saw a friendly cat. The cat said, "Do you want to join me and sit by the fireplace?" Lily was happy and said, "Yes, please!" So, she sat next to the cat and they both enjoyed the warmth of the fire. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful around the dangerous fireplace. +Once upon a time there was a silly cactus. He looked around and didn't trust anyone. Suddenly, he spotted a baby bird. The bird came over to say hello and the cactus didn't know what to do. He was scared, so he just stood still. Then the bird asked the cactus to come and explore the world with him. The cactus thought about it and decided to trust the bird. + +So off they went, exploring together. The cactus saw so many new things, like colorful flowers and meadows full of grass. The cactus couldn't believe how much fun they were having. Everywhere they went they made new friends. + +By the end of the day, the cactus was so happy. He had learned to trust the bird and they had explored the world together. They were the best of friends and the cactus was so silly and proud. +Once upon a time there was a persistent bug. The bug wanted to get into the house but it couldn’t find a way in. So it split a tiny hole in the wall and started to sneak inside. + +Suddenly, the bug smelled something funny. It was a strong smell of poison! The persistent little bug quickly realized that this poison would hurt it and it decided to go back outside the house. + +It split another tiny hole in the wall and was able to go back outside. The bug was very lucky that it noticed the poison in time and was able to leave the house before it got sick. + +The bug was very happy and it thanked its persistence for saving it. From then on, the bug never went back inside the house again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind old lady who lived in a comfortable house. She really liked when people would come and visit her. One day, a little boy came to her door and she welcomed him into her home. + +The elderly lady asked the little boy why he had come to visit. He replied that he was feeling a bit lonely and wanted to give her a hug. The kind lady smiled and hugged the little boy. She could feel the warmth of his hug and it made her heart so happy! + +After the hug, the old lady put her hand in her pocket and gave the boy a special candy. He thanked her and said goodbye. As he was leaving, the boy gave her a big hug and thanked her for the candy. She smiled and gave him another hug in return. + +The little boy waved goodbye and walked away, feeling content. The elderly lady was very happy that the little boy had come for a visit. She will always remember the warmness of his hug. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jake. Jake was sad because he didn’t have a jacket. He asked his mum if he could have one, but his mum said she couldn’t get him one. + +But then one day, when Jake was out playing in the park, he found a jacket. It was a nice warm jacket. Jake was very happy and he started to wear it. + +After a few weeks, Jake’s mum noticed the jacket. She asked Jake where he had got it from. Jake told her he had found it in the park. His mum was very grateful that Jake had been so lucky. + +She knew that someone must have cared enough to leave the jacket there for Jake. She gave Jake a big hug and thanked him for being so careful. From that day on, Jake was very happy and proud to wear his warm and special jacket. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. She was three years old and very brave. + +One day her mommy told her that she wanted to take her to the park. Amy was so excited! She put on her hat and coat and off they went. + +When they got there the sun was shining and it was mild. Amy and her mommy laughed and raced around the park. + +Amy loved playing on the swings and the slide. While she was playing, she told her mommy all about the things she enjoyed and all the things she could see. + +When it was time to go home, they said goodbye to the park. Amy was so happy she had enjoyed her special day out with her mommy. +Billy was playing in the pool with his friends. He was having so much fun! With each splash of the water he felt brave and adventurous. + +He decided he was going to dive into the pool. But just as he was poised to take the plunge, he noticed a scary shadow in the deep end. He was scared and took a step back. His friends noticed and started to laugh. Billy felt embarrassed. + +But then he realized the shadow was his favourite teacher from school. She saw Billy and shouted: "Billy, I'm so glad you're here! Today I have a special math challenge for you". + +Billy felt relieved, but still a little embarrassed. He held his breath and dove into the deep end. With his teacher's help he overcame his fears and solved the math challenge. Billy felt like a superhero! + +He was proud of himself that he didn't give up and he knew he could take on any challenge! +Once upon a time there was a weak little boat, who liked to sail on the sea. The boat's name was Yacht and he loved exploring the waters. One day, Yacht was out sailing when he noticed a giant storm in the distance. Yacht was brave, but he knew he wasn't strong enough to brave the storm--so he decided to store away in a harbor. He quickly docked at the harbor and stayed there until the storm passed. A few weeks later, Yacht decided to go back out to sea. As he was on his way, he heard a sound--it was the sound of another storm coming! Yacht quickly returned to the harbor and stored away again. But this time, the harbor had magical powers--it was able to fight off the storm and keep Yacht safe. Yacht was so happy that he had decided to store away--he had been smart enough to stay safe and weather the storm! +Once upon a time there was a rich girl named Daisy. Daisy always dreamed of having a very special crown. Every night, Daisy would look up at the stars and dream of wearing a magical, sparkling crown. + +One day while walking through the woods, Daisy heard a noise coming from a nearby bush. When she looked closer she discovered a beautiful crown. It had been hidden away, entangled in some cords. + +Daisy was so happy she couldn't believe her luck. She pulled the cords off and started cleaning the crown with her hands. + +Suddenly, a wise old fairy appeared and said, "Only I can restore this crown. You must leave it with me for a few days, so I can weave some special magic." + +So Daisy gave the crown to the fairy and waited for her return the next day. The following morning, the fairy gave Daisy back the crown, restored to its former splendor. Daisy was so happy, she thanked the fairy with a hug. Then she ran home to show her family her special crown. +Amy was playing in her room and she had all her favourite toys. She loved to pretend they were having fun. One of her toys was a small blue net. She thought it was really special. + +Suddenly, Mum called out to her. +"Amy, come here, I need your help." +Amy ran to her mum and saw that she had a bigger net. It was made of white strings and looked tight. +Mum said, "Can you help me separate the strings to make this net even tighter?" +Amy said, "Yes!" +Amy and her Mum worked together to separate the strings on the net. Every time she pulled out a string, the net became tighter. Amy was so proud of her and her Mum's work. When they were finished, the net was so tight that it was almost like a wall. Amy was excited and happy to have helped her Mum. +Once upon a time there was a young fountain. It was old and not working very well. + +One day, a little 3-year-old boy came by, looking at it sadly. He said to his mom, "It's not working right." + +His mom said, "Let's try to fix it!" + +So they tried to fix the fountain. They removed all the old parts and put in brand new ones. They fiddled with it and made sure all the pieces fit just right. + +After a few hours of hard work, the fountain was finally fixed! Water was running out of the top and the little boy smiled. + +He said to his mom with a happy voice, "We did it! We fixed the fountain!" +Alice was a brilliant 3-year-old girl. She was always exploring the world around her. + +One day, Alice was looking under her couch cushion and she found a fun sock. She was so excited! She danced around the room with the sock and twirled around with it over her head. + +But then she accidentally forgot her sock under her couch cushion. She looked and looked, but couldn’t seem to find it. Alice was sad because she had forgotten it. + +So, she asked her mama to help her find it. Alice mama smiled and lovingly looked around the room. Finally, she found the sock under the couch cushion. + +Alice was so happy to have her sock back. She hugged her mama and twirled around the room with that fun, brilliant sock. +Once upon a time there was a goat. Every day she would go out and pick the freshest grass to eat. + +One day, while she was slowly and carefully picking the prettiest grass, a persistent farmer came and said, "You can't eat here anymore! Go away!" + +But, the goat was persistent too. She refused to move away and continued picking her grass. + +The farmer was not happy. He went away and came back with a hoe and other tools. At first the goat didn't understand what he was doing, but soon enough the farmer started digging a fence around her. + +The goat was scared, but she was persistent! She walked around the fence and began picking grass again. + +The farmer could not believe it. He said, "You are so persistent! I'm proud of you. You can stay here and pick your grass as much as you want!" + +From then on, the goat and the farmer were friends. The goat was happy to pick her grass and the farmer was proud of his persistent goat. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to paint. Every day she would take out her paints and start to paint whatever she wanted. One day she heard about a special festival. It was a festival that was all about painting! She was so excited that she packed her paints and brushes right away. + +When she arrived at the festival there were lots of people and so many colors everywhere! All around the festival there were different painting stations where she could paint whatever she wanted. She also saw lots of other people painting and having fun. + +Everyone enjoyed the festival. The girl made lots of new friends and her paintings were very useful. She painted things that she could bring home and share with her family. + +At the end of the day, the girl was so happy. She had had so much fun and painted so many wonderful things. Painting was the best way for the girl to express what she was feeling and she was so happy that she had been able to go to the festival and show everyone how useful it was! +The farmer and his wife were very happy. They had a turkey that was so pretty. Every morning, they went outside to scatter the grain so the turkey could eat. + +One day, the farmer and his wife saw the turkey scatter all the grain around the field. They were very surprised! + +The farmer said, "Wife, why is the turkey scattering the grain? We don't want it to be wasted." + +The wife replied, "He did this so other birds and animals can eat too! The turkey is a very kind and generous bird who doesn't like to see anyone go hungry." + +The farmer and his wife were very pleased and proud of the turkey. They learned that it's better to share and help others when we can. It teaches us to be kind and generous so that everyone can be happy. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tara and Jack. They both liked to play in the park. + +One day, when they were playing, they found a special box. It was round and had a lock on it. "Let's try to open it," Jack said. + +Tara and Jack worked together to try and open the lock. They pulled and pushed but nothing happened. + +"We can't get it open!" said Tara. + +Just then, a man walking by saw what they were trying to do. "I have a rare cut that can open any lock," he said. He opened the box and inside was a treasure! + +Jack and Tara thanked the man for his help, and then looked at the treasure. It was rare and beautiful. They smiled and knew that the day had been a special one. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Jack. He was three years old and always full of energy. + +Today was a warm day and Jack decided to go for a walk. He walked down the street, feeling the sun on his face. Suddenly, an idea came to him - why not roll down the street? + +He sat himself down and rolled down the street. It was such a fun feeling, with the wind in his hair and the warm pavement underneath him. He rolled and rolled until he reached the end of the street. + +Jack smiled, feeling proud of his fun adventure. Then, he ran back home, ready for another great day! +Once upon a time there was a kind pirate who sailed the sea. He was happy, but he had a sore knee that was often in pain. He decided to get help and he found a clear lake with magical healing powers. He visited the lake many times and the lake started to heal his knee. + +One day, the pirate went to the lake and a powerful gust of wind blew his hat off into the lake and sunk down to the bottom. The pirate was sad and decided he had to go into the lake to get his hat. He dove in and swam down deep and he just couldn't find his hat. + +Just then, he heard a voice behind him asking: "Do you need help looking for your hat?". The pirate turned around and he saw a giant sea creature with many tentacles coming towards him. Suddenly, the creature grabbed the pirate and dragged him into the depths of the ocean. The pirate never returned and no one ever healed his knee. +Max and his mom were in the garden. Suddenly, Max heard a strange sound. + +"What's that sound, Mom?" Max said. + +"It's a heavy rock," said Mom. "Let's hide it!" + +Max and his Mom carried the heavy rock to the garden shed and put it away. + +"There!" said Mom. "Now that sound won't bother us anymore!" + +Max and his Mom smiled and hugged each other. + +They had hidden the heavy rock and now their garden was peaceful and quiet. +Once upon a time there was a curious little girl named Pam. She was adventurous and loved playing outside. One day, she wanted to pretend she was driving a jeep. + +So Pam closed her eyes and imagined she was driving a jeep, thinking of all the places she could go and things she could see. In her mind, she went all sorts of places, and for a few moments pretended she was a professional jeep driver. + +The next day, Pam asked her mom if she could take her out in their jeep. Pam's mom said yes, and they spent the day using the jeep to drive to beautiful places and doing fun things. As they left, Pam thanked her mother for the adventurous day. + +Pam learned an important lesson. Although pretending to do things can be fun, it's even better when you can actually do them. +Once upon a time, there was a little otter who loved to read books. One day, he was walking along the icy river bank to visit his best friend. Suddenly, the ice cracked and the otter fell into the freezing water! + +He was so cold and frightened. Then, he remembered his best friend had a warm home, and he had read lots of books about how to stay safe in the winter. So, the otter swam toward the shore and made it safely out of the icy water. + +The otter was so happy to be warm and dry. He learned that day that reading is useful for staying safe when the weather is cold! He never forgot the lesson and thanked all the books that he read for helping him out of danger. + +The moral of the story is to always remember the helpful information you have learned from reading. +Once upon a time, there was a strong purple bear. He wanted to find friends to add to his family. So he went on an adventure. + +He went to the woods and he met two small rabbits. The bear asked, “Will you be my friends?†+ +The rabbits said, “Yes! We will play with you.†+ +The bear was happy to add the two rabbits to his family. He hugged them tight and said, “We’ll have lots of fun.†+ +The purple bear, the rabbits and all the other animals in the forest played together. They laughed and they ran, they had such a wonderful time. + +The purple bear was so happy to have such strong friends by his side. He always felt like they made him more powerful than ever. + +And so they lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a colorful creature named Settles. Settles was always hopping, running and playing. Everywhere Settles went, the world felt more cheerful, and the days were brighter. But Settles had a dream, a dream to make the world even more colorful. + +One day, Settles finally decided to make his dream come true. Settles wanted to bring color to all the parts of the world. He hopped from mountain to mountain, from lake to lake, spreading the colors that made him special. Everywhere Settles went, the world grew more colorful. + +The days went on, and finally the world was brighter than before. Settles had settled his dreams and made the world a better place. He had taken his own name and used it to make the world more beautiful. What a colorful story Settles created! +One day, Emma was visiting her grandparents. She saw her grandfather in his garden and decided to observe him. He was watering plants, so he had to be careful to not overwater them. After finishing, he smiled at Emma. + +"Grandpa, what are you doing?" She asked. + +"I'm an gardener," he explained. "I've been a successful pupil of plants for many years." + +"What does that mean?" Emma asked. + +He chuckled. "It means that I've learned how to take care of plants so that they can grow strong and healthy." + +Emma smiled. She was glad to have such a wise grandfather! Even though the words were simple, Emma was able to observe and understand what her grandfather was teaching her. She was sure that she could be a successful pupil of gardening too one day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was so excited because she was getting a new uniform from her mum. The uniform was so pretty, it was red and sparkly. The little girl couldn't believe her eyes. She admired her new uniform and she twirled around and around. + +The little girl was so proud of her uniform, she wanted to show it to everyone. So, she decided to wear it to school the next day. But when she got to school, she was surprised. All the other kids were wearing the same red uniform. She was so sad to discover that all the other kids were wearing the same uniform as her. + +The little girl ended up feeling embarrassed and disappointed. She no longer admired her uniform, because it was the same as everyone else's. She wished she had chosen another colour. The bad ending was that the little girl felt sad and different. +Once, there was a little girl named Jane. She was only three years old, and loved to discover new things. One day, Jane decided to search for something special in her house. She looked around and began to search. + +Jane looked in the kitchen, but she didn't find anything special there. She searched in the bedrooms, but still she could not find what she was looking for. Finally, she went to the living room and saw a beautiful, soft yarn on the couch. Jane was so excited! She loved the colorful yarn and knew it was exactly what she was searching for. + +She took the yarn and went to her bedroom. When she got there, Jane made a scarf - it felt warm and soft against her skin. Jane was so happy with the yarn she had found, and the scarf kept her warm all winter. The search was over, and Jane was so proud of her unique find! +Once upon a time, there was a kind and humble bear. He wanted to help his friends and make everyone happy. One day, he saw his friends struggling with a big tree, trying and failing to move it. The bear offered to help. + +His friends said to him, "How can you move such a big tree? You are so small!" + +The bear was determined and lay down close to the tree. He asked his friends to join him and hold onto him, and with all their power, the tree moved away. + +The bear said, "See, if we work together, nothing is impossible! Sharing is caring and helping each other can make things easier." + +The friends were surprised and thanked the bear for his help. They had learned a valuable lesson: when people work together, they can achieve more than they can do alone. Being humble is an important power. +Once there was a very thoughtful little boy named John. He had a pan that he loved very much. He always made a point of taking care of it and covering it up when he was done with it. + +One day, his mom was looking around the house for something and she noticed that his pan was not covered. She asked John why the pan was left uncovered. + +John replied, "I was being thoughtful, mom. I wanted to leave it uncovered so it can dry in the sun!" + +His mom smiled and said, "That was very thoughtful of you, John. Let's cover it up now so it won't get dirty." + +John grabbed the cover and put it over the pan. He smiled and said, "There, it's all covered now!" + +His mom was very happy and gave him a big hug. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very clever. She loved to play outdoors and go on adventures. +One day, she found a whistle lying in the grass outside her house. She was so excited and decided to attach the whistle to her necklace. +Whenever she needed a break from her adventures she would take off the whistle and blow into it. +The moral of the story is to be careful with the things you attach to yourself because you never know what might come of it! The little girl learnt that if you have something special and nice, you should be very careful with it and take good care of it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. He was three years old and he loved adventure. + +Jack was sitting on his front step looking down the street when he saw someone at the bottom of the street. It was a man, standing in front of a pit. Jack was curious and decided to go and see what the man was doing. + +He got up and ran down the street. When he arrived, the man was locking the pit with a big lock. + +"What are you doing?" asked Jack. + +"I am making sure that the pit is locked so no one else can get in," replied the man. + +Jack smiled. He wanted to try and open the lock, so he asked the man if he could. + +The man smiled. "Sure," he said. "But you will have to try and find the key. It's not available here." + +Jack nodded and went off in search of the key. He went up and down the street, but couldn't find it anywhere. + +Jack was disappointed, but he decided to come back later and try again. He knew that the pit would be locked and available next time. +Once upon a time, there was a strawberry plant. It wanted to grow and be big, but it was very empty. There was no sun, no water and no dirt to help it. The strawberry plant felt very sad. + +Then one day, the sun started to shine. The plant was so happy and it started to grow. The dirt around the plant began to fill up and help it grow, and the strawberry plant became bigger and bigger. + +But then one day, something bad happened. The sun went away and the strawberry plant started to feel empty again. It was so sad and it stopped growing. It tried hard to get bigger, but it was helpless. + +The strawberry plant sadly withered away, never reaching its dream of being a big and happy plant. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a rhinoceros. He liked to stand in the sun and feel the warm air on his back. He was very grateful for the beautiful day. + +One day, the rhinoceros stood a little too close to the edge of the forest. Suddenly he heard a loud noise and fell into a deep pit. He was stuck. + +The rhinoceros was sad and he shouted for help, but no one seemed to hear him. Suddenly he heard a voice. It was a little boy who had come to play in the woods. + +The little boy was very brave and he reached down into the deep hole to help the rhinoceros. He held the animal's hand and he carefully pulled him out. + +The rhinoceros was so grateful to the little boy for helping him. He said thank you and he quickly ran away back into the forest. The little boy stood and watched until the rhinoceros had disappeared from view. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was only three and very brave. She loved to dance. + +One day the little girl decided to explore the big factory near her house. When she got inside, she was amazed. The factory was brilliant. Everything sparkled and shone! + +The little girl began to dance through the factory. She pirouetted around the machines, spinning and leaping. She was so happy! + +Suddenly, the factory started to shake. The machines began to roar. The lights blinked out. The floor began to rumble. + +The little girl ran as fast as she could, but the factory was too dangerous. A huge beam of metal crashed to the floor, trapping her underneath. She was never seen again. +Once upon a time there was a nice girl who liked to swim. She swam every day in the big blue pond. One day, the pond was not so nice. Something bad had happened and it made the pond murky and smelly. But the girl still wanted to swim so she decided to clean it. + +The girl worked very hard to restore the pond to its former glory. She used her hands to pull up the icky things. She also thought of ways she could make it nice. After many days of hard work, the pond was restored. + +On the first nice day, the girl put on her swimming suit and went back to the pond. She swam and swam until she was tired. She smiled and was so happy that the pond was nice again. +One day, Tim and his Mommy went to an office. It was a tall building with lots of people and a big parking lot. Tim wanted to explore, but his mommy reminded him to stay close by. + +Once they got inside, their way was blocked by a guard in a big uniform. Tim was a bit scared but his Mommy told him it was just the man's job. The guard said, “You need to show me what you’ve got in that bag, ma’am.†Mommy opened the bag and the guard smiled. + +He said, “You may passâ€. They walked inside and looked around. The office was so big! Tim wanted to examine everything. Mommy pointed out the high chairs and fancy paintings. + +When they got to the end of the hallway, they saw a guard wearing a big uniform again. Tim wanted to run away, but his Mommy reminded him of the first guard. He remembered that the man had just been doing his job. + +The guard examined their bags, but this time he said, “This time, you may stay.†Tim and his mommy thought it was strange, but they smiled. Then they went inside and explored the office. The high shelves were so cool and the desks were very neat. Tim was so excited to find out what adventures he could have in the office. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient pass. It had been there for so long that no one even remembered when it was built. + +One day, a boy and his mom were walking along the pass. Suddenly, the boy saw something. He picked up what he found and ran over to his mom. It was a piece of paper. They looked at it together. + +Suddenly, the boy started to tear it up. His mom was surprised and asked why he did it. But the boy wouldn't say why. He just smiled and kept tearing up the paper. + +So, his mom decided to leave it up to the boy and let him keep tearing the paper. So, the boy kept tearing and tearing until nothing was left. + +Then, the boy and his mom kept walking until they reached the end of the ancient pass. As they looked back, they could see that the pass had been filled with a little bit of magic that day, thanks to the boy and his tearful paper. +Once upon a time, there was a gloomy old man who lived alone in a small house in the woods. Every morning he would wake up and look out the window to see if anyone was coming. One morning, he noticed a little girl standing in the woods. + +The old man smiled and opened his window. "Where are you going?", he asked. + +The little girl told him that her grandma had sent her to the old man's house, to help him. The old man's heart filled with joy - he had not expected anyone to come. + +That night, the old man cooked a delicious dinner for the two of them, and they talked and laughed until late in the night. + +The next day, the old man helped the little girl make a warm scarf for her grandma, as a thank you for sending her to the old man's house. + +The moral of this story is that sometimes, the ones you send away can help you in ways you never expected. +Once upon a time, there was a woman and a little girl. The woman always hugged the little girl, and her hugs were so soft and warm. One day, the little girl noticed the woman's hug felt different. When she asked her why this was, the woman told the little girl that she was tired and a bit sad. The little girl wanted to make her happy, so she thanked her for all the soft hugs and treats she had given her. + +The woman's face lit up with a smile and said "for being so kind and thoughtful, I'm sure you will always be happy." The little girl was so thankful for the woman's words. She learned that if you take the time to thank people for the things they do for you, it will make them very happy and in turn, your life will be filled with joy. +Once upon a time there was a bird. She was happy and flew in the sky. Whenever the sun shone, she would open her wings and smile. + +One day, she heard the sound of the tide washing in. She wanted to explore so she flapped her wings and flew over to the shore. The tide was bright and inviting. + +She flew up and down the beach. The waves were happy and the sand was soft. She saw some little fish jump in the glittery light. She laughed and smiled as she watched them play. + +As the sun began to set, she said goodbye to the tide and flew back to the sky. The sky was pink and orange and her feathers sparkled in the light. She smiled and flew off into the night. +Once upon a time, there was a proud boat. It liked to serve people and carried them around. One day, the boat took two people out to sea. But then a big storm came! With huge waves and strong winds, the boat started to rock and shake. The people were so scared! The boat worked hard to keep them safe, but it couldn't last forever. In the end, the boat sank and the people had to swim back. The proud boat never served again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little kid named Jake. Jake really liked cookies! So one day, he went out to find a yummy cookie to eat. + +When he went outside, he looked all around and couldn't find any cookies anywhere. Everywhere he looked there was nothing, just empty air! Jake was disappointed. + +But suddenly, Jake heard a loud sound. When he looked up he saw a big bird shooting down from the sky. In its talons it was carrying a big cookie! + +Jake was so excited. He jumped around and shouted with joy. But then, the bird flew away with the cookie - high up into the sky! + +Jake was so sad. He wanted the cookie so badly! He looked around for more cookies but all he saw was the empty sky. He was very upset. + +But then, he heard his mom's voice calling him inside. His face lit up and he ran inside. He was happy because his mom had made him a big, yummy cookie! He quickly ate it up. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Millie. She was only three years old and was very helpless. + +Millie asked her mom for a zip. Her mom smiled and said, "Of course you can have a zip, Millie." Millie's mom gave her a special zip with buttons and a special clasp. + +Millie was so excited about her zip and she looked at it all the time. + +One day, Millie was playing with the zip, waiting for her mom to come home from work. Suddenly, Millie tripped and the zip flew out of her hands. Millie cried out in despair, "My zip! What will happen to it?" + +Millie's mom came back home and saw Millie crying. She said, "Oh no! It looks like someone spilled water all over your zip. Let's go get a new one right away so it won't spoil." + +Millie cheered up and raced to the store with her mom. When they arrived at the store, Millie spotted a zip that was even more beautiful than the old one. + +She gave her mom a helpless look. Her mom smiled and said, "Let's get it then. We don't want to spoil your special zip." + +Millie smiled from ear to ear and was so happy she got a new zip. She hugged her mom and thanked her for being so kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old. + +One day, Lucy was feeling very hungry. She decided to look for something yummy to eat. Suddenly, she saw something purple and soft in the grass. She was very excited because it looked like a grape! + + Lucy picked up the grape and said, "Wow! A grape! I'm so happy!" She was about to take a bite of the grape, when she heard a loud voice. + +The voice said, "Is that my grape?" + +Lucy was scared and she looked around. She saw a tall man standing behind her. The man had a very angry expression on his face. + +Lucy was too scared to say anything. She slowly and quietly revealed the grape. + +The man grabbed the grape from Lucy and said, "Don't touch my things!" + +Poor Lucy began to cry. Then she ran away as fast as she could. + +The bad ending was that Lucy never found anything yummy to eat, and she learned a important lesson about not taking things that don't belong to her. +Toby was anxious. He was walking down a long hallway and noticed a blue carpet. He wanted to stop and touch it, but he was afraid. He was about to turn back when he heard a loud noise. It was the loud roar of a tiger! Toby was so scared that he started to cry. He looked around and saw a tall fence with a locked gate in the middle. He was very anxious, but he noticed something. There was a small door in the gate. Toby slowly opened the door and peeked inside. He saw the tiger sleeping peacefully in the corner. Toby was relieved. He opened the door fully and stepped through. Toby's courage and quick thinking had saved him! +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl. She loved exploring new places. Today she was walking through the woods, when she heard the chirping of birds and the rustling of the leaves. + +She saw something shiny on the ground - it was a handle! She was so excited and quickly picked it up. She noticed that it had lots of little gems on it. She brought it home with her and asked her mom, "What is it?". + +Her mom smiled and said, "It is a lucky handle that can help you have special adventures!" + +The little girl's eyes lit up. She carefully held onto the handle and went for a walk. She slowly started to scatter the gems from the handle as she walked. With each step, a new adventure was waiting for her! + +She felt happy and lucky to explore the woods with the help of the handle. She waved at the birds, watched the squirrels, and smelled the fragrant blooms. She was having the best time! + +The little girl was satisfied to know that she could use the lucky handle to explore the world around her. She left the forest feeling brave and lucky. +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to play outside. He begged his mom to open the door, saying "Please open the door!" But his mom said she had lost the key. She looked all around the house, but it was nowhere to be found. + +The boy was sad about not being able to play outside. He searched for the key too, but could not find it anywhere. He said to himself "I have to find the key!". + +Just then he noticed something thick near the front door. It was the key! He was so excited and hugged it tight. He ran to his mom and said "Mommy, look I found the key!" His mom squealed with joy and said "Oh great! Now I can open the door, please come and help me." + +So the boy helped his mom open the door, and they both played outside. From then on, they always put the thick key in a safe place so they would never lose it again. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a wild fox. He wanted to explore and find new places so he began to wander the world. + +One day, he came upon a warm cabin. He ran inside and saw the biggest and brightest fire he had ever seen. It was so warm that it started to melt the floor of the cabin. + +The fox was so tired from travelling that he wanted to rest near the fire. He curled up next to it and soon fell asleep, and stayed that way for hours. + +When he woke up, he was so surprised. The fire had melted the floor of the cabin and he was surrounded by a big, wild pool of water! The fox liked it, and he decided to stay and have a splash! +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. Inside the castle, lived a princess. The princess had a very special weapon – it was beautiful and sparkly. The weapon was shiny and strong, so it could protect her. + +One day, a loud noise was coming from the princess' weapon. She knew something was wrong. She ran to her father and asked, "Daddy, can you repair my weapon?" + +Her father said, "Yes, of course I can repair it!" He went to the tool shed and brought back tools. He started repairing the weapon. + +When he was finished, the weapon was even more beautiful than before. The princess was so excited and she said, "Thank you, Daddy, for fixing my weapon". Her father said, "You're welcome, my dear." + +The princess and her father learned an important lesson that day: with a little effort and care, even something broken can be made beautiful again. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends who loved to play together. Their names were Daisy and Tilly. + +One day, Daisy asked Tilly a special question. She said, "Tilly, would you like to organize a party? We can get lots of balloons and firework!" + +Tilly was so excited she said, "That sounds like a great idea! Let's do it!" + +So, the girls started to organize the party. They got lots of balloons and a big wide firework. Everyone in their neighbourhood came to the party. + +Everything was going so well until something bad happened. Daisy and Tilly had forgotten to put their firework away. So the firework exploded and ruined all the balloons! + +Daisy and Tilly were very sad. They had ruined their own party. + +But then they remembered an important thing - they were best friends and they would always have each other. Now they know that it's always better to plan and organize things carefully so that everyone could have a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little green cube. It liked to speed around, over hills and through valleys. One day, the cube was going so fast it felt like it could fly! It was traveling along a lake when it suddenly stopped. The cube was amazed to see a little boat with a person rowing. + +The cube said, "Hi, who are you?" + +The person replied, "I'm Tim and I'm rowing this boat. Would you like to come along for a ride?" + +The cube was so excited and quickly hopped into the boat. Tim started to row and the boat sped away. The cube was amazed at how fast the boat went. + +Finally, the boat slowed down and the cube thanked Tim. Tim said, "It's my pleasure. Now, you best go on your way and keep on speeding!" + +The cube thanked Tim again and sped away. It kept going and going, over hills and through valleys. The cube had so much fun speeding around and was always reminded of its adventure with Tim. +Once upon a time there was a dependable boy named Joe. Joe was very hungry and wanted some pizza. + +He asked his mom to send him some pizza. She smiled and said, "Ok Joe, I'll send you some pizza." + +So Joe's mom called up a pizza place and sent them an order for some fresh pizza. Soon enough, the pizza delivery person showed up to Joe's house with a big, hot pizza. + +Joe was very excited to receive the pizza and thanked his mom for sending it. He quickly opened the pizza box and ate every last piece. + +Joe was so happy to have the pizza that he told everyone about his mom's dependable act of sending him the pizza. Everyone was happy that Joe enjoyed his pizza so much. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl who liked to observe the world. Every day, she would watch the animals and the clouds in the sky. She especially liked to watch the birds as they flew around. + +One day, she saw a job that looked very easy. She wanted to try it out, so she asked the bird if she could do its job for a day. The bird said yes! + +The girl was so excited. She observed the bird carefully, and she saw that the job was easy. All she had to do was fly around and have fun! She did that all day long, and when evening came she thanked the bird for the fun job. + +The girl was very happy, because she'd done the bird's job for a day and enjoyed it. She waved goodbye and went home. From that day on, she observed the birds even more closely, happy to know she had a job that was so easy and fun. +Once there was a girl named Jenny and she liked to run all day. One day, she found a shiny fork in the grass and she was excited. She ran home with the fork to show her mom. She got home and her mom said it was disgusting and she shouldn't have taken it. Jenny was grumpy and wanted to keep the fork but her mom said "No, Jenny! It's important to remember that taking something that isn't ours isn't right. That's stealing and it's wrong." + +Jenny thought about what her mom said and decided to take the fork back to where she found it. She ran back and placed it safely back down in the grass and waved goodbye. She knew she had made the right decision and was proud of herself. + +Jenny learned that day that it's important to not take things that don't belong to her and that it's wrong to steal. Doing the right thing is always the most important and rewarding! +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was 3 years old and very excited to visit her cousin. Her cousin lived in a modern black house. Lucy had never seen a house like it. + +They took a car and drove to the big house. Lucy was so excited to visit, she couldn't stop smiling. When they arrived, Lucy was amazed by the house. It was so modern and black. + +Lucy's cousin was very nice. He gave her a big hug and said, "Welcome to my house!" Lucy was so happy to visit. She explored the house with her cousin and saw all kinds of cool things. + +At the end of the visit, Lucy said goodbye to her cousin. She had a lot of fun and was excited to visit again soon. + +The End. +Once there was a little girl called Jenny who was very excited to measure her new lotion. She went to get her special measuring cup and measured the lotion very carefully. But when she tried to pour it into the cup, the lotion just slid away. She tried again and again, but still she couldn’t do it. Jenny was starting to get frustrated. + +Her mom came to her rescue and said “Let me help you, sweetie!†She gave Jenny the correct measuring cup and showed her how to measure the lotion. Finally Jenny was able to measure the lotion, just as her mom had shown her. + +Jenny smiled and said “Thank you, Mommy!†Her mom said “You’re welcome! I’m glad you’re not frustrated anymore.†Jenny smiled and said “Me too! Now, let’s measure something else!†+Once upon a time, there was a mommy and her son. The mommy wanted to make her son a special treat, so she started cooking. She put cookies in a tube, then wrapped the tube up in paper. She wanted her son to have a surprise when he opened it. + +The mommy set off to deliver the tube to her son. She thought it would be a nice surprise when he opened it and ate the special cookies. When she arrived, she was so excited to see her son's reaction! + +But when the mommy opened the tube, she saw that the cookies inside were spoiled! She was so sad. She realized the cookies were no longer special, so she quickly threw them away and replaced them. + +Finally, the tube was repacked and the mommy was ready to deliver it again. When she arrived, the mommy knocked on the door and gave the tube to her son. This time, the son was so excited as he opened it and found the yummy cookies! + +The mommy and her son both enjoyed the treat and were very happy. They laughed together and hugged, and the mommy thanked her lucky stars that she was able to deliver the tube with delicious, unspoiled cookies! +Once upon a time there were two friends called John and Amy. John was very wealthy, so he owned lots of nice things like a big house and lots of cars. + +One day, John invited Amy over to his house. When Amy arrived, she saw something very special there. Sitting on the coffee table was a big, shiny trumpet. + +John said to Amy: "Look at this! It's my own jazz trumpet. I'm going to learn how to play jazz music". + +Amy seemed very excited. She said: "Can I have a try too?" + +John said: "Of course. Everyone should have a chance to explore their own jazz potential". + +So, Amy and John took turns in playing the trumpet. With every new melody, they got better a playing jazz and having lots of fun. + +That's why it's so great to own things that make you feel wealthy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who went on a very special adventure. Her name was Paloma and she was only three. She was given a special mission. She was to collect belts. + +Paloma found lots of belts. She was so excited! But soon she ran into a problem. All of the belts she was collecting were all empty. Paloma was quite sad and started to feel like giving up. + +Just then, Paloma spotted a creature in the distance. It was a magical dragon. Paloma mustered up her courage and slowly walked up to the dragon. The dragon smiled at Paloma and asked why she was so sad. Paloma explained her mission and the dragon said that she didn't need to find empty belts, she just needed to fill them with her imagination. + +Paloma smiled and thanked the dragon for his help. She then ran off and filled each belt with her creativity. + +The moral of the story is that imagination is more powerful than empty things. You don't need to find material possessions, but instead fill the world with your ideas! +Once there was a big station. It was very plain and boring. The people wanted to decorate it so it looked special. They brought out bright paints, paints of all colors. The paints made it look unique. Everyone went to work and decorated the station. They painted beautiful flowers and shapes across its walls. They painted patterns and swirls of color. When they were done, the station was colourful and happy. Everyone was so proud that they smiled and laughed. They had made something unique and special. +Once there was a girl called Emma who loved reading. One day she had a really cool book. When she opened it, there were lots of pages in it. Emma was so happy. She wanted to see what was on each page. She started to look at the first page and smiled. She thought it was great. + +Next she went to the second page and thought it was even cooler! She looked at the pictures and read the words. Emma was so excited and kept turning the pages. + +By the end of the book she had read the whole thing and thought it was the best book ever! She was so happy and couldn't believe how cool it was! +John was in his room, playing with his toys. He loved playing with his trucks and cars. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise in the backyard. He ran to the window to see what it was. John saw a big, yellow digger. It had a long arm that could lift things. The digger was lifting a big tire. + +John wanted to go and watch the digger. He ran outside and the digger driver saw him. He was a very polite man. He stopped the digger and smiled at John. He showed John how the digger could lift the tire up high in the air. + +John was so excited. He smiled and thanked the man for showing him the digger. He watched the digger driver lift the tire up and down for a few minutes. When he was done, the man said goodbye to John. + +John ran inside and told his mom what he had seen. She smiled and said she was very proud that he had been so polite to the digger driver. +Once upon a time, there was a very fast princess. One day, she wanted to get married. She looked everywhere for her special prince but she couldn't find him. + +One day, the princess ran very fast up to the attic. There, she unexpectedly found the most handsome prince of all standing inside. He was so perfect and they both liked each other very much. + +So they married right away in the attic and had lots of fun. They danced and skipped and laughed. It was the best day ever and they were happy together ever after. The End. +Once there was a girl named Cheryl. She was very brave and loyal. She always wanted to receive a horse for a present. +One day, her dreams came true! Cheryl received a beautiful horse. He was very gentle and loyal. She named him Sparkles because he was so shiny. +Cheryl was very happy and took good care of Sparkles. She gave him lots of hugs and treats. She rode him around the farm with a big smile on her face. +Cheryl and Sparkles were the best of friends. He was always there to keep her company and make her laugh. She loved Sparkles and was so glad to have a loyal horse as a companion. +One day, a playful girl named Sarah was playing with her eraser. She kept it in her pocket and bounced it up and down on the floor. She was having so much fun. Suddenly, her mom called from inside the house. "Sarah, stay!" Sarah didn't want to obey her mom. She wanted to keep playing with the eraser. But she did what her mom said and stayed. + +When Sarah's mom came out, she brought a new toy for Sarah. It was a colorful ball! It was so fun. Sarah quickly forgot about the eraser and started playing with the ball. She rolled it around the garden and chased it with her mom. She laughed and smiled so much. + +When it was time to go inside, Sarah's mom said: "Let's stay here one more minute". Sarah agreed, and they stayed in the garden for another few minutes, until Sarah's dad came out to remind them it was time to go. Sarah happily gathered her toys and followed her parents inside the house. She knew she had to stay to make her mom happy. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He loved to play outside, especially near the pine tree at the edge of his garden. One day, Jack decided to ask the pine tree a question. He asked, "Are you lonely?" + +The pine tree didn't answer and Jack began to feel very sad and confused. Then he asked again, "Are you lonely?" Suddenly, the pine tree started to shake and laugh! Jack thought it was so funny. + +Feeling brave, Jack asked the pine tree another question. "Will you be my friend?"The tree shook and laughed again. Jack felt hopeful. + +Then the pine tree answered, "Yes, I will be your friend." Jack was so happy and they laughed and danced together in the garden. From then on, Jack and the pine tree were best friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ella. Ella was very lonely, because none of her friends could come to play with her. + +So Ella decided she would go for a walk. She skipped and hopped out of her house and as she walked, she came across an old perfume bottle. Ella thought it was so shiny and pretty, so she picked it up. + +As she was admiring it, a fairy popped out. Ella was so surprised! The fairy said, “Hello, Ella. I am so lonely, I need a hug.†+ +Ella was happy that she could help the fairy, and so she hugged the fairy tightly. The fairy was so happy that she gave Ella a special present – a bottle of magical perfume. She told Ella to sprinkle a little on herself every day. + +Ella thanked the fairy and skipped home. Every day she would sprinkle her special perfume and always remember her magical fairy friend. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful mermaid who loved to create things. Every day she would use her magic to make the most perfect creations. + +One day, she decided to make a special necklace from sparkling shells and colorful beads. She worked all day and created the most beautiful necklace she had ever seen. + +But she was so excited when the necklace was finished, that she forgot to do something very important. She forgot to share it with somebody! + +The mermaid had learned an important lesson- it's not enough to create something beautiful and perfect. You must also share your creation with others. + +So, she decided to invite all of her friends to a big party. She gave each of them the beautiful necklace as a special gift. Everyone was very happy and they had lots of fun! + +The mermaid had learned that sometimes the most important thing you can do with your creations is to share them with those around you. +Timmy was so excited! He was going on a trip to the farm! His mom woke him up bright and early and packed him a bag with all the necessities for the road. + +But when he went outside, Timmy noticed that his dad wasn't with them. "Mommy, isn't Daddy coming?" he asked. His mom shook her head and gave him a compassionate look. + +"No, Timmy," she said. "Daddy isn't coming on our trip today. He refused to go." + +Timmy frowned and asked why. His mom sighed and said, "It's complicated, Sweetheart. But I promise, we're still going to have a great trip." + +Beaming, Timmy smiled and shouted, "I can't wait!" That was enough for him, and he was ready to embark on his first big adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to go on an adventure. He wanted to explore the unknown and find new things. + +So one day he set off. He walked until he came to a big lake. He observed the lake carefully and saw the blue water sparkling in the sun. + +He jumped into the water. It was very cold and he could not touch the bottom. He started to get scared. + +He screamed out for help, but there was nobody around. He was alone. He thought and thought but he was getting tired. He started to give up. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Do not worry little one," it said in a thoughtful tone. "I'm here now and I will help you." + +The boy was so happy. But, when he looked up, the voice was not coming from a person - it was coming from a fish! + +The fish was so kind and it was trying to help him. The boy was so amazed that he forgot he was in danger. + +But sadly, the fish was too small to help the boy and he soon ran out of energy and lost his grip on the edge of the lake, slipping deeper and deeper into the cold water. + +The boy was never seen again. +John was a very curious 3 year old. He was always eager to try new things! + +One day, John went on an adventure. He wanted to find something helpful. He looked around and saw a minute. He was so excited and decided to grab it. + +John looked at the minute for a little bit and wondered how it could be helpful. He thought about it for a minute and then realized he could use it to measure time. + +John was so happy that he found something helpful. He practiced measuring time with the minute and had so much fun! He even taught his friends how to measure time too. + +John was so proud that he found something helpful. He kept the minute close and shared it with everyone. He never forgot his adventure and always enjoyed measuring time with his helpful minute. +It was a sunny day. Mommy was busy ironing. She asked her three year old what he wanted to do. He said he wanted to play outside. Mommy said, "It's too hot, you must stay inside." But the little boy begged, "Please can I go?" Mommy shook her head, "No. It's too dangerous." + +The little boy was sad. He wanted to play in the garden. He thought for a moment and said, "Mommy, can I at least bring the iron out with me?" + +Mommy looked surprised. She had to smile. She said, "That's not a good idea! You wouldn't be able to carry it, you're too helpless!" But then she had an idea and said, "Yes, you may go. I will permit you to take the iron outside, but you must be careful not to drop it. OK?" + +The little boy was overjoyed. He gave Mommy a huge hug and ran outside. He was the happiest three year old in the neighborhood. He carefully pulled the iron through the garden, feeling special that he was trusted to handle it. + +Mommy watched from inside. She knew her little boy was so proud of himself and happy. Yes, she thought it was OK to permit him to take the iron outside for a few minutes. +Once there was a little boy called Bob. He liked to collect different things he found and put them in a special bin. One day, he saw something really special – a really original toy. He wanted to keep this toy for himself, so he put it in his bin and shut the lid. + +When his brother Dave saw this he said to Bob, "It's not very nice to take things that don't belong to you. We should put it back where we found it". + +So Bob did the right thing and opened the bin, took out the toy and put it back where he found it. + +By doing this, Bob learnt that it's important to be kind and not take things that don't belong to you. It's much better to share the things you find with other people, not to keep them all for yourself! +Once there was a young girl named Sarah. Sarah was three years old. She always wanted to help her dad when he was cleaning around the house. One day, Sarah decided to search for a rag to clean with. She searched around the entire house for a rag but couldn't find one. + +Sarah asked her dad, "Daddy, can you help me find a rag?" + +Her dad smiled and said, "Yes sweetie, I can help you. I think I saw one in the garage." + +So they both went to the garage and searched around. After a little while, they found a rag. Sarah was glad she found the rag. She smiled and hugged her dad. + +Sarah's dad said, "Now you can help me with the cleaning. Let's get to work!" + +Sarah was excited to help. She could finally help her dad and make him proud. So they both started cleaning around the house. They worked hard and eventually finished cleaning. Sarah was very glad and her dad was proud of her. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who wanted to make dinner. She had no time to make the dinner, so she had to hurry. She put some pasta in some boiling water and opened a jar of sauce. The sauce was a dark red color, and it smelled so good. + +Mommy put some of the sauce on the pasta, but she wanted it to be extra yummy. So, she added some cheese and some pepper. When the pasta was done, she tasted it and said, "Oh, this is so good!" + +The mommy fed the pasta to her 3-year-old daughter. The little girl slurped the pasta up and said, "Mmmm! More sauce please, mommy!" Mommy smiled and gave her some more sauce. The little girl was so happy and kept saying, "Yum!" + +The pasta was so delicious that the mommy and the little girl had to hurry and eat it before it was all gone. They finished the pasta and wanted more, but there was no sauce left! Mommy said, "Looks like we'll have to make some more!" +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Mia. She was three years old and loved solving puzzles. On this day, Mia asked her father, "What does a lawyer do?" + +Her father smiled and said, "A lawyer helps people solve the problems that have to do with the law." + +Mia was excited by this idea and she said, "I want to be a lawyer too!" + +Her father nodded and said, "You will have to work very hard to become a lawyer, Mia. It's not an easy job." + +Mia frowned. She was discouraged but she still kept the dream alive in her heart. + +Months passed and Mia eventually grew old enough to start studying for the law profession. She studied day and night, pouring her heart and soul into it. When the time came for her to become a lawyer, everyone was so proud of her! + +Mia eventually opened her own law office and was very successful. People liked to come to her because she was very affordable. She was able to solve all the legal problems they had. + +Mia's hard work and dedication certainly paid off. She had maintained her dream and become a lawyer. +Once upon a time there was a perfect marriage between two fish. They lived in a deep pond far away from everyone else. Every day they would dive around the pond together and play games. + +One day, another fish came to join them. This new fish was very different as it could jump out of the pond and soar high above it. The two fish were amazed at how this fish could bravely dive up and out into the sky. + +The two fish wanted to do what the new fish could do. They asked the new fish to take them on a dive up and out of the pond. The new fish was hesitant, but agreed to show them how to do it. + +But the two fish were too scared to jump out of the pond that day. The new fish encouraged them to be brave and to have courage. But the two fish were too afraid to jump. + +The new fish told them that only through courage can things be made perfect. Although the two fish did not dive out of the pond that day, the new fish's words of wisdom helped the two fish to stay devoted to their marriage, even when things were hard. And this is why it is important to have courage and to be brave. +Once there was a little girl who lived in a small house. She loved to explore her garden and had a special spot for her favourite jug. It was a pale jug with a curved handle. The little girl always leaned against it when she wanted to run and play. + +One day, she found a beautiful butterfly perched on the jug. She loved to watch the butterfly flutter around, so she leaned down and stayed very still. The butterfly fluttered near her face and rested on the jug again. + +The little girl was filled with joy as she watched the beautiful butterfly spread its wings and fly away. She liked to pretend that the jug was her special friend and they were saying bye to each other. + +Finally, she hugged the pale jug and waved goodbye to the butterfly. She gasped in amazement at the beautiful colours of nature right in her garden. She looked forward to seeing the butterfly flutter around her jug each day. +Mikayla was feeling playful one day. She thought of something she could do and got an idea. She started to make a loop with a long piece of rope. Once it was finished, she started getting into the loop and spinning around! + +Mikayla's dad saw her and said, "What are you doing?" + +Mikayla smiled and said, "I'm making a loop and spinning around - it's so much fun!" + +Mikayla's dad laughed and said, "You sure look like you're having a lot of fun. But you should stay inside the loop so you don't get too dizzy!" + +Mikayla listened to her dad and stayed inside the loop. She continued to spin around, giggling and laughing the whole time. She stayed in the loop until she got too tired and decided to take a break. + +Mikayla had so much fun with her loop - she was very glad she thought of it. She was very thankful her dad reminded her to stay inside the loop - that way she could continue having fun in a safe way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was three years old and she had a favourite mug. She always kept it close to her, wherever she went. + +One day, when she was out walking with her mum and dad, Jane got separated from them. She felt very uncomfortable. Jane didn't know what to do, so she started to look for her mum and dad. + +Suddenly, Jane saw her mum and dad, coming towards her. Jane was very happy. She ran towards them, holding her mug. + +Mum said, "Oh, I'm glad you found your mug. I was worried you had lost it." + +Jane smiled and said, "No, I had it." + +Mum and dad hugged Jane. They were all so happy to be reunited. They never wanted to be apart again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to play outside with her friends. One day, her friend Amy suggested they try something different. + +Amy said, "Let's make a cloth!" Mia was excited and thought it sounded like a fun idea. + +They found some rough cloth and used scissors and glue to make their very own cloth. It was red, blue and green and Mia was very proud. + +When their cloth was finished, they gave it to Amy's mom. Amy's mom was very happy and gave them a big hug. She thanked them for their hard work! + +Mia and Amy were glad that they had made something so special together. They knew that the cloth would always remind them of their fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly mask. The mask had many colors on it, and was fun to look at. Every day, the mask sat in its corner of the room, smiling. + +One day, the mask noticed something. A group of three kids had gathered around it, wearing masks too. They looked happy, and the mask felt happy as well. + +The kids asked the mask to join them, and it happily agreed. Just like that, the four of them were united in a circle. + +The kids laughed and danced around with their masks on. The mask had never had such jolly fun before. They all felt a special bond between them, just like nothing ever before. + +This special bond was created by the mask. It was able to unite the three kids and make them one, under the beautiful colors of its own. +One day, Billy and his mommy got to go on a holiday. They went to a big town with lots of people. Billy was very excited and there was so much to see. They went to the park and saw the birds pecking around. + +The next day when the sun came up, Billy and his mommy got in their car and drove off again. It was beginning to get bitter outside and Mommy said they had to go home. Billy was sad and did not want to leave. + +But then, Daddy came home and said they could still have their holiday. He said they would make a holiday at home! They got out blankets and pillows and made a big nest in the living room. Then, they got popcorn and they made up stories and laughed. It was really fun and Billy was happy. + +So, they did not get the holiday they had planned but they still made it a special one. They were together, and that was the best thing of all. +Once upon a time there was a man named Bob. Bob found a box filled with junk on the side of the road. He was very excited about it because it looked attractive to him. Bob started picking up all the junk and putting it in his bag. After a couple minutes of picking up junk he started to yield. + +Bob was so happy that he had collected all the junk, he was sure he was going to find something special. As Bob was about to leave, he heard someone else coming nearby. He quickly got scared and tried to hide but it was too late. It was a big bad man and he wasn't happy that Bob was taking his junk. The bad man yelled at Bob and ran towards him. + +Bob tried to yield and ran away. But it didn’t help because the bad man chased him and soon caught him. The bad man yelled even more and took all the junk away. Bob was extremely sad and went back home without the junk he had found. He never went back to the same place again. + +The end. +Ben and Lily were best friends who lived next door to each other. Every afternoon, they would go out to play in the backyard and look for adventures. + +One day, Ben looked up and saw a beautiful sunset in the sky. He turned to Lily and said, "It's incredible! Let's stay and watch it." Lily couldn't believe her eyes. She said, "Yes, let's stay and watch it". + +So the two of them stood and watched the sunset together. Ben soon noticed that Lily was fidgeting, so he asked her, "What's wrong, Lily?" Lily looked up at the sky and then back to Ben and said, "Can you offer me something special to help me enjoy the sunset better?" + +Ben smiled and thought of something. He said, "Let me set up my telescope. Then you can get an even better look at the sunset!" Lily's eyes widened with surprise and she said, "That would be incredible!" + +Ben quickly set up the telescope, and then Lily looked through it. She gasped at what she saw. The sky was filled with beautiful colors like pink and orange, and it looked even more amazing through the telescope. + +Lily said, "It's incredible! Thank you, Ben!" Ben smiled and said, "You're welcome." The two of them had a really amazing time watching the incredible sunset in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man who had a lab full of wonderful things. One day, he asked his 3-year-old son to help him polish one of his favorite pieces. The man showed him how to use the polish and said: "Son, sometimes it's important to take good care of your belongings. It will make them last longer." + +The 3-year-old smiled and got to work. As he carefully polished, he saw the beauty come back to the piece. Then, he asked his father: "Do you think I could polish all the things in the lab?" His father laughed and said: "That would take you a lot of time, my son. Why don't you try just one or two now and keep going until all of them are done?" + +The 3-year-old was determined to finish and he worked hard for days, polishing each and every piece in the lab. After he was done, his father was very happy and gave him a big pat on the back. He said to his son: "It's important to take care of your belongings, but even more important to be kind to others." + +The 3-year-old never forgot his father's words and every day he did something kind for someone else. Becoming rich doesn't mean having a lot of things, it means taking good care of what we have, and giving back to others. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl called Millie. Millie had a tricycle and she liked to ride it everywhere. One day, Millie rode her tricycle to the park. + +When Millie got to the park, she noticed something strange. The tricycle was in reverse! Millie was confused, so she called out to a friendly boy sitting nearby. + +"Excuse me!" Millie shouted. "Why is my tricycle moving backwards?" + +The boy smiled and said, "Well, it sounds like the pedals are stuck in reverse. Listen, can you hear the clicking sound? That's the pedals spinning." + +Millie put her ear close to the tricycle and listened carefully. Sure enough, she could hear the sound of the pedals spinning backwards. + +"That's amazing!" Millie exclaimed. + +The boy nodded and said, "It's going to be hard to get the pedals unstuck, but I think we can try to help." + +Millie and the boy worked together to try to turn the pedals around. They pushed and pulled, but the pedals were stuck tight. Finally, with one last hard push, the pedals spun around and the tricycle was moving forward again! + +Millie cheered happily, and the boy smiled. + +"Great job!" he said, and then rode away on his own tricycle. + +Millie waved goodbye, and then +Mama and Daddy took Amanda to the park. Amanda was so excited; she loved playing in the park. She found some paint and started to draw on the pavement. But then Mama saw her and got angry. + +Mama said: "Amanda, why did you paint on the ground? That is not allowed." + +Amanda didn't understand why it was wrong. She started to cry, so Daddy tried to explain. + +Daddy said: "Amanda, you can't paint on the pavement because it's not for drawing on. But you can make pictures on the paper that we brought home." + +Amanda understood what Daddy meant. She stopped crying, and Mama gave her a big hug. Together, they all went home and put away the paint. Mama and Daddy were no longer angry. +Once upon a time there was a smart bear. He was loved by everyone in the forest and enjoyed exploring the area. He said hello to every creature he met and shared his adventures with them. One day, he got the idea to introduce his friends to the lake at noon. + +He invited all the woodland creatures to take a trip to the lake at noon. Every creature was excited to go, but also a little nervous. The bear told them there was nothing to worry about and they trusted him. + +At noon, the bear and the creatures met at the lake. The bear told them all to take a deep breath and he smiled. Then, he started introducing his friends to the lake. He pointed out the different plants, trees, and animals that lived around the lake. He taught them about all the different things the lake had to offer. + +The lake was so big and beautiful. As the creatures looked out over the lake, the bear beamed with joy. He was so proud to be able to introduce his friends to the lake. As the friends talked and laughed, they were very happy to learn about something new. + +By introducing his friends to the lake, the smart bear had managed to show them something beautiful. He had managed to show them something amazing. The friends were so happy and excited and they thanked the bear for having brought them to the lake. From then on, the bear and the creatures visited the lake every day +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. She lived in a colorful world with bright flowers and tall trees. One day, Jane put on her special boots and decided to go for a walk. + +As soon as she stepped out of her door, Jane noticed a rainbow in the sky. She marveled at different hues of the sky and felt so happy. She said to herself, "I must remember this beautiful scene so I can return to it." + +Jane walked until she was close to the rainbow. She stopped and said, "I shall come back here with my colorful boots." + +Then, she turned and began to walk back home. On the way, she saw a big hill that she wanted to climb. "But I must return to show my boots," she said, so she walked quickly back to her house. + +When Jane came back, she took out her colorful boots and put them on. She said, "These special boots will help me remember the beautiful rainbow I saw." With a smile, she opened the door and went out for a walk. +Once upon a time there was a mummy with her three-year-old son. They went to the shop to buy some food. Mummy filled the trolley with fruit, milk and some special ingredients. Then they went to mummy's kitchen. + +Mummy asked the little boy to help. His job was to put the ingredients into the bowl. Mummy did the rest. She managed to combine everything and make a yummy dessert. + +The little boy was so excited to taste it. Finally the dessert was ready and he could see how it looked. It was a big piece of cake, full of sprinkles, with a big cherry on top. He couldn't wait and he started eating it. It was yummy! + +The little boy asked for more! Mummy said he could have some later. They both had a lot of fun in the kitchen, and the mummy and her son were very happy. +Once there was a boy who wanted sunglasses. So, he went to the store. He saw some sunglasses and wanted to try them on. He asked the shopkeeper if he could try them on and the shopkeeper said, "yes". So, he put the sunglasses on and thought he looked funny. + +He then asked the shopkeeper to order some new ones. The shopkeeper looked confused and said, "What do you mean?" The boy said, "I want new sunglasses that don't look stupid." So, the shopkeeper ordered some new sunglasses. + +When they came, the boy tried them on and they looked perfect. He liked them so much that he decided to buy four more pairs. He was really happy. He wore them everywhere and even took them to bed with him. + +The end. +Jill and Jack were playing in the park. Jill was pushing the old tank with a stick. They were having lots of fun. Suddenly, Jill started to poke at the old tank. Jack thought it would be funny to give the tank a poke too. Jill squealed with delight as the tank rolled around the park. They poked it and pushed it around until it was time to go home. Jill and Jack had a great time and will remember the old tank for a long time. +Once there was a lazy puppy who liked to sleep all day. But one sunny day, the puppy was feeling very eager. He decided to get up and explore the world. He jumped and hopped with excitement. + +As the puppy wandered, he stopped in front of a food bowl filled with lots of delicious snacks. His tummy grumbled with hunger and he quickly ate all of the food. After his meal, the puppy noticed a little paw peeking out from behind a bush. + +The paw belonged to a fuzzy little mouse. When the puppy saw the mouse, he was eager to meet her. But the mouse was scared and scurried away very quickly. The puppy was disappointed and he sat in the sun, waiting for the mouse to reappear. + +Suddenly the mouse poked her little paw out from behind the bush again. This time, she was eager to meet the puppy. She came out from the bush and the puppy sniffed her and licked her little paw. The puppy and the mouse soon became very good friends. They went on lots of adventures together, doing all sorts of fun things. + +The lazy puppy was happy. He had a new friend and he finally wasn't sleeping all day. +One day, Sam the bear was very ready. He was so excited to reach something high above him. He knew it was a special day. + +Sam peered out of his window. He could see the high shelf he wanted to reach but it was too far away. He wanted to get to the shelf so that he could pick up a special treat. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. It was his friend, Isabella the bunny. She said, "Sam, don't worry. I'm here to help you reach the shelf." + +Sam was so grateful. Isabella pulled out a red chair and put it beneath the shelf. Then, she helped Sam up into it. + +With one final boost, Sam reached up and touched the shelf. He was so happy to retrieve the yummy treat. Isabella had made his day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ella. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, Ella and her parents went to a park. There were lots of things to see and do! + +Ella was amazed by all the things around. She saw a pond with ducks and a big playground with lots of slides and swings. Then Ella's dad asked her to look at a special image. + +It was a beautiful picture of an amazing rainbow. Ella loved the beautiful colours and stared at it for a long time. She asked her dad if she could keep the image and take it home with her. + +So Ella carefully rolled up the image and put it in her pocket. She ran around the park with a big smile on her face. The image of the rainbow was the best thing she had ever seen, and she was so happy she could keep it. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Sarah. She had lots of toys, but she loved her favourite one the most. It was a circle with lots of colours, like a rainbow. + +Every day she would take it outside to play. But one day, while she was playing, a strange man came up to her and said 'Can I buy your circle Sarah?' Sarah wasn't sure what to do. 'It's not safe to sell your toys,' her mother said. + +But the man replied 'It's ok, Sarah. I will give you some money for it, so you can buy yourself something safe.' Sarah was happy with this and handed her circle over to the man. + +The man handed Sarah a bag of coins. 'Thank you Sarah,' he said. Sarah thanked him back and ran off to buy something safe. She never saw the man again, but she was happy with the money she got for her circle. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Chris and Amy. They loved to play together. + +One day, Chris and Amy decided to go on an adventure and hang around the volcano. Chris had seen a picture of the volcano and it looked perfect. + +They got to the volcano and it was even more perfect than Chris had imagined. But then they heard a loud rumble and noticed smoke coming from the top of the volcano. "Uh oh, maybe this wasn't such a good idea," said Amy. The ground started shaking, and then the volcano burst out hot lava and ash. + +Chris and Amy tried to run away, but they couldn't get far enough and the hot lava reached them. It was a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a boy with a big mustache. He lived in a small village and had lots of friends. Every day they would play together, staying in the village until it was dark. + +One day, the boy gathered his friends together and said, "I have a good idea, let us stay in the forest tonight and camp!" All of the friends agreed and they headed off to the forest. + +When they arrived, the boy told his friends to gather some wood for a fire. Then he said, "I'm going to explore a bit, don't worry, I'll be back soon," and with that he left the group. + +But the boy never returned. The friends searched the forest for hours, but it was no use. Eventually they all left, very sad. + +As the friends returned to their village, everyone noticed the boy with the big mustache was nowhere to be seen. They knew something bad must have happened, and sadly it was true. + +The boy with the big mustache was never seen again. +Once there was a group of friends who loved playing together. One day, they all wanted to do something special. So they all decided to have a hot air balloon ride. They felt so excited and popular! + +The hot air balloon was high in the sky. As they looked down, they could see their friends and family waving goodbye. The friends had a blast during the ride, laughing and having fun. + +Their good friend, Jack, was feeling scared. He was a bit younger than them and he had never been in a hot air balloon before. So he asked, "Is it safe? Will I feel okay?" + +The friends all smiled and said, "Don't worry, Jack! You'll feel safe and it will be okay!" Jack relaxed, and began to enjoy the view with his friends. He even forgot he was scared! + +The friends floated in the hot air balloon for the rest of the day. When it was time to come down, Jack was happy he felt brave enough to join his friends in the hot air balloon. They were happy and popular! +Jack had a special trophy. It was for a game he had won. It had a fierce lion on the top and gold stars on the sides. Jack was very proud of his trophy. + +Each day, Jack's mommy taught him to take care of it. She showed Jack how to clean it with a cloth. When he wiped the trophy it sparkled in the sun. Jack's mommy said it was the most beautiful trophy she had ever seen. + +Jack was very excited to show the trophy to his friends. He took it with him on the playground. His friends were impressed and wanted to touch it. Jack liked that, but he kept cleaning it, making sure it stayed shiny. + +One day, Jack took his trophy to school. He showed it to his teacher. His teacher praised him for taking care of it and for winning such a fierce game. Jack was very proud and smiled from ear to ear. The teacher asked him to keep taking care of the trophy and Jack said he would. + +From then on, Jack made sure that his trophy stayed clean and sparkly. He had won it and he wanted to show it off the best he could. +Jimmy was walking down the street when he saw something light. He paused and looked closer. It was yogurt! It was creamy and smooth and it looked so good. He wanted to try it. He walked up to the yogurt stand and got a cup of creamy yogurt. + +He paused again before taking a bite. The yogurt was cold and delicious. He smiled as he enjoyed every bite. When he finished, he realized he was still hungry. + +He paused and thought. Then he saw some apples up on the tree. He got the apples and ate them. The apples were sweet and light. He was happy and full. He waved goodbye to the yogurt stand and went home with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl named Lucy. She had long, blond hair and a big smile. One day, she found an axe and decided to take it with her on her next adventure. She rounded a corner and what did she see? A large dragon! + +Lucy was so scared, but she knew she couldn't run away. She bravely held up her axe and spoke, “Hey! Put me down!†The dragon and Lucy both looked at each other, then the dragon started to laugh. Lucy was confused and asked, “What's so funny?†+ +The dragon replied, “You don't know how to use an axe, do you?†Lucy shook her head no and the dragon said, “Let me show you.†+ +The dragon gave Lucy a lesson in how to use the axe. Lucy watched and followed the dragon's instructions. She held the axe tightly and clapped it together as the dragon had shown her. + +Just then, a big bad bear appeared! He growled loudly and charged towards Lucy. She quickly remembered what she had learned and clapped her axe, scaring away the bear. The bear ran away, hurt and scared. + +Lucy smiled and happily clapped her hands. She had used the axe to protect herself and was so proud. She thanked the dragon and waved goodbye as she skipped off, with +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jack and Jill. They both loved to play together and have lots of fun. + +One day, Jack and Jill decided to go for a walk. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw a lot of smoky clouds in the sky. Jack and Jill didn’t know what was happening, so they held each other’s hands and kept walking. + +Soon, they spotted an unusual parade. There were soldiers wearing green and brown clothes, marching and singing. Jack and Jill realized that it was a war. They were scared, so they quickly squatted down and held hands even tighter. + +After a while, the parade disappeared and the sky was clear again. Jack and Jill felt much better, so they continued their walk. They never forgot that unusual day. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight who had a big sword. The sword was important because it could help him in difficult times when he was not able to do something alone. + +One day, the brave knight heard a loud noise coming from a castle. He knew he had to go inside to see what was wrong. When he got there, he saw a giant monster destroying the walls of the castle. + +The brave knight was not scared. He knew he had to use his sword in order to save everyone. He put on his armor and his sword and prepared for battle. + +The monster was strong that day and it was a very difficult battle. But, in the end, the brave knight was able to destroy the monster with his sword and he saved the castle! + +Everyone cheered for him and said "you are a true hero!" The brave knight was proud and happy that he could help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was walking up the stairs. He was almost at the top when he suddenly decided to do a silly thing. He decided to reverse back down the stairs! The little boy laughed as he bounced his way back down the steps. + +Suddenly he heard someone calling out. When he looked up he saw his mum at the top of the stairs looking very worried. She shouted, "What are you doing?" + +The little boy stopped and felt embarrassed. He whispered, "I wanted to reverse down the stairs". + +His mum smiled and said, "That was very silly, but you should never do it again! Next time take the stairs like a grown up". + +The little boy nodded and said goodbye as he walked back up the stairs. He was glad his mum wasn't angry, but he also knew that he must not reverse on the stair ever again! +Once upon a time there was a tall fisherman. He was very brave and always went fishing. One day he went out with his net to collect some fish. Suddenly he saw something very big in the water. He got scared and ran back home. + +The fisherman told everyone in the village about what he had seen. Everyone was curious to know what it was. One brave girl decided to help the fisherman and offered to go fishing with him. + +The brave girl and the fisherman went out the next day with a bigger and better net. They were ready to collect the mystery from the water. They dropped the net and waited, then the tall fisherman saw the creature again. It was a giant fish! + +The fisherman and girl were so excited to catch the giant fish. They slowly pulled the net in and managed to catch the giant fish. Everyone in the village was amazed and thanked the brave fisherman and girl for collecting such a fantastic fish. + +From that day on, the tall fisherman and brave girl went out to fish every day. They were now the bravest and best fisherman the village had ever seen! +The sunflower was very thirsty, but it was nervous. In the distance it saw a puddle and a butterfly. The butterfly flew close and told the sunflower to drink the puddle. Even though the sunflower was nervous, it wanted to get a drink. So, it slowly made its way to the puddle and leaned down to have a sip. The cool water felt so good and the sunflower felt refreshed. It was happy that it was now no longer thirsty. The butterfly fluttered away and the sunflower went back to smile in the sun. +Once upon a time there was a strong pony. Its name was Jack and it was very proud. Jack wanted to celebrate with his friends. + +One day, Jack saw some little children and asked them to join him. The children were very excited, and they quickly agreed to join him. + +The children laughed and played with Jack, and then fed him some apples and carrots. Afterward, they enjoyed a beautiful ride on his back. + +At the end of the day, Jack proudly said, "Thank you for celebrating with me!" + +The children waved goodbye and said, "Goodbye Jack. We had a really fun day!" +One day, Billy and his family decided to go to school. Billy was so excited! He put on his blue T-shirt and shoes and took his lunch box. When they got to school, everything was blue: the walls, the floor, even the desks! Billy couldn’t believe it! He thought to himself this was the best school ever. + +But then something strange happened; the teacher asked all the kids to put away their lunch boxes and take out their pencils and paper. Billy got so nervous because he didn’t know what was coming. Soon, the teacher said the word "test", which made everyone so scared. Everyone got so quiet. + +But then the teacher handed out a blue paper with puzzles and riddles. Everyone started cheering and laughing. Everyone was so happy! They got to use their brains and have fun. Billy was so excited! He was no longer scared because it was nothing like he expected. + +Going to school was one of the best days he had ever had. Even the blue walls and floors were a part of the fun! School wasn’t so scary after all. +Joe was a young boy who loved playing hockey. He and his friends would practice everyday and dream of the day they would play in a real game. + +One day, they went to the rink to practice. However, when they got there, they found the rink was in bad condition. The ice was cracked and the boards were broken. Joe was very disappointed, since it was his favorite place. + +The boys tried to fix it, but it was too difficult for them. Joe was sad because he thought he would never be able to play his beloved sport again. + +Luckily, that same day, many people came to help restore the rink back to its normal condition. When they were done, Joe and his friends were so happy! + +But then, they started playing and a fight broke out. Joe got very injured, and he had to go to the hospital. He was not allowed to play hockey anymore. + +Joe was very sad because his dream of playing the sport he loved had been ruined. The rink was restored, but his life was never the same again. +Once there was an adorable little boy. He loved to play outside in the sun and watch the clouds in the sky. One day, he was playing in the garden with his friends when he found a cane. He had never seen one before and thought it was so cool! He decided to take it home with him. + +When his mom saw the cane, she asked the little boy where he found it. He was tempted to lie, but he knew it was wrong. So he admitted that he found it in the garden. + +His mom was happy that he was truthful and decided to let him keep the cane as a special reminder of the day he found it. From that day on, he always remembered to never lie! +Once there was a new baby. She was small but she was very brave. She wanted to crawl all around her house. One day, she was crawling all around when she heard something very loud. It was a tornado! She was scared and wanted to hide. The baby crawled all the way to her mommy who was in the corner of the room. The tornado was big and very loud. The baby and her mommy had to stay very still until the tornado was gone. Finally, the tornado went away and everyone was safe. The baby was very brave and crawled around her house again. She was happy and she learned that even a new baby can be brave. +Jill and Alan were at the park, playing together. They saw a man with a funny hat, and began to giggle. Jill and Alan started to laugh, their little voices ringing out across the park. + +Next, Jill and Alan saw a dog playing with a red ball. The ball was so big, but the dog was very strong and could carry the weight. They watched in amazement, and Jill and Alan started to laugh again. + +Finally, they watched two birds on the grass. They were different colours and were eating seeds. The birds were hopping around and were so full of life. Jill and Alan couldn't help but laugh again. + +By the end of the day, Jill and Alan were very happy. They were filled with joy, and had had lots of fun laughing together. +Once there was a boy who loved to jog every day. He would get up early and go out into the cold morning air. His parents noticed how much he enjoyed it, so they signed him up for a math class at the playground. At the class, he saw lots of kids jogging around. He was so excited that he started to jog too. He enjoyed jogging and playing math games with the other kids. After that, he always followed the jog at the playground to get better at math. Soon he was the best in his class! +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a dad who had a very special daughter. The daughter was very far away, in a distant land. The mom and dad missed her so much, and they wanted to get her back. + +So, they got on their bike and began to ride. They rode and rode, never giving up. They rode for so long that the sun ended up setting. But the mom and dad didn't care, they were determined to keep going. + +Finally, after a long journey, they reached the distant land. When they got there, they were so excited to see their daughter. She ran to them and they hugged each other happily. + +Since then, they have never been apart. The mom and dad are glad they got their daughter back home, and they will never forget their journey to the distant land. +Once upon a time, there lived a small bear named Bin. Bin loved playing in the garden. Every day, he would look forward to playing with the warm sunshine. +One day, Bin found a file in the garden. With great curiosity, Bin wanted to open it. But no matter how hard he tried, the file wouldn't open. +Bin asked his mother for help. His mother carefully looked at the file, and then smiled. She told Bin "This file cannot be opened by hand. You need to hope for it!" +Bin was confused, but he followed his mother's advice. He closed his eyes and hoped really hard. To his surprise, the file slowly opened! Inside the file, there were amazing treasures that were meant only for Bin. +This taught Bin that with hope, even impossible tasks can be achieved. It made him realize that no matter how small he was, he could still make big things happen with just a bit of hope. +Once upon a time there was a friendly bunny. He lived in a big colourful garden with lots of yummy food and cosy places to play. + +One day the bunny wanted to explore, so he hopped off into a nearby meadow. He hopped and hopped until he came to a mysterious cave. He hadn't seen it before, so he had to take a closer look. + +The bunny peeped inside and saw lots of sparkly gemstones! He scrimbled around, collecting as many as he could and arranging them into piles. He was having so much fun! + +Just then he heard a noise. It was an old owl who had noticed the bunny's friendly face. The owl asked the bunny what he was doing, so the bunny told him about the gemstones. + +The owl smiled and nodded his head. He explained how the cave was full of wonders, and that the bunny could enjoy mysteries like this one every day. + +The bunny was so happy! He thanked the old owl and hopped back to his garden, taking the gemstones with him as a reminder of his wonderful adventure. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to ride a hippo. She asked her mom if she could get one, and she said yes! So the little girl was so excited and hoped on the hippo. She thought it was going to be a fun ride, but it wasn't. The hippo was mean and it started running wild and knocking over trees! The little girl was scared and shouted for help. But no one came. The hippo ran for a long time until finally it stopped. But the little girl had fallen off! She got hurt and tears rolled down her cheeks. She never tried to ride a hippo again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and she loved to explore the world around her. + +On a bright day, she decided to take a walk in the park. As she skipped around the beautiful flowers and trees, she noticed a tall tree with a single, bright flower blooming on the top of its branches. + +Lily exclaimed, “Oh how lovely, I want to see it up close!†+ +Standing on her tippy toes, she stretched out her hands and carefully plucked the flower. She kept it in her little pocket and as she walked away, she opened a page in her reliable storybook. + +In the book was a picture of the same flower Lily had spotted. She smiled and said, “This flower has bloomed and now I know it is called a rose!†+One day, Timmy wanted to go outside and play. His mom said he could go if he was careful. He saw a big pile of screws in the backyard, and he decided he would try to collect them all. He was so excited! + +He started picking up the screws one by one with his tiny hands. He carefully put them in his pocket, humming a little tune as he worked. + +But when he got to the last few screws, his head suddenly started to feel a bit dizzy. He sat down on the grass, trying to find his balance. + +"Mommy, I'm feeling a little dizzy," he said. + +His mom smiled. She helped him up and gave him a hug. + +"It's okay sweetie," she said. "Why don't you go inside and have a rest? You did a great job collecting the screws!" + +Timmy nodded, and he happily went inside. Soon he was feeling better! He had lots of fun collecting the screws, and he promised himself he would do it again soon. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and very excited. She ran outside to her backyard and looked up. There it was, her favourite thing: the swing! + +The little girl jumped onto the swing, ready to go and have some fun. She pushed off with her feet and started to swing. As she moved higher and higher in the air, she felt so giddy with joy. + +The sun was nice and warm in the sky and the little girl felt like she could swing forever. She sang songs and laughed as she went higher and higher. She could see for miles in the distance. + +Finally, after a long time of swinging, the girl got tired and stopped. She had had so much fun that day. From now on, every day she would go out and swing as long as she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little bird. He was always determined to win every game. One day, the bird decided to attach a string to a kite. He held onto the string tightly and flew up into the air. He flew higher and higher, clumsily flying over trees and buildings. Then, suddenly, he saw a fluffy white cloud right in front of him. The bird was so excited that he was determined to win the game and attach his kite to the cloud. He flew as fast as he could, eventually reaching the cloud. He carefully attached the string to the cloud and won the game! The little bird was so proud of himself. He flew back down to the ground and couldn't wait to start a new game. He was so stubborn, even the clouds couldn't stop him! +Once upon a time there was a happy pig. Every day, he would take a nap in the sun. + +One day, the pig was taking a nap when he heard a voice. He opened his eyes. + +"Hello, pig!" said the little girl. "What are you doing?" + +The pig smiled. "I'm taking a nap," he replied. + +The girl laughed and said, "I want to take a nap too!" + +So, the pig and the girl both lay down in the sun and fell asleep. They were so happy to be napping together. + +When they awoke, the pig said, "That was such a wonderful nap! Now let's find something fun to do." + +The girl smiled and said, "Let's play tag!" + +And so, the pig and the girl spent the rest of the day running and chasing each other and having a wonderful time. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Ken. Ken loved to play in his garden. One day, he decided to make his own game. He decided to make it a game to see who could jump the furthest over the hedge. + +Ken was really excited and he thought it would be a really popular game. But when he asked his friends to join in, they said no. They said that it was too hard, so they played some other games instead. + +Ken was disappointed, but he still wanted to play the game. So he tried jumping over the hedge, but he couldn't do it and he fell down. + +He was sad and started to cry, but then his friends came over and hugged him. They told him that it was okay and that they were sorry they didn't want to play his game. + +The lesson of this story is that it is important to forgive. Even when you are hurt, it is still important to forgive and be kind to your friends. +Once there was a girl who was very creative. She was always thinking of ideas for new and exciting projects. + +One day she thought of a brilliant plan to attach a string to her left hand. She wanted to see what would happen if she attached the string to something else. + +The girl said to her mom, "Mom, I want to attach a string to my hand. It will be fun!" + +Her mom said, "No, that is not a good idea. It is too dangerous." + +But the girl didn't listen. She was so excited about her idea that she attach the string to her hand. + +Unfortunately, the string got stuck and the girl couldn't remove it. She started to panic and tried to get it off but her mom couldn't help her. They had to go to the hospital to get it removed. + +The girl was so sad. And she learned a valuable lesson: always listen to your mom. +Grandma and Jim went outside. Grandma wanted to show Jim something special. + +Grandma said "Look! There is an animal! Look at it, Jim!" + +Jim looked. The animal was weird. It had a long neck and fluffy feathers. Jim said, "What is the animal, Grandma?" + +Grandma smiled. "It is a giraffe! It can reach the leaves on the tallest trees." + +Jim was amazed. He kept looking at the giraffe. He saw how it moved and how it ate leaves. + +Grandma said, "Weird animals like the giraffe are so fun to watch!" + +Jim smiled and nodded. He was glad he went outside with Grandma. +Once there was a girl called Amy. She was only three years old. One day, Amy had an idea. She wanted to joke about something. + +So Amy went around looking for things that she could joke about. Everywhere she looked she found funny things. She laughed and laughed, until she felt dizzy. + +She decided to sit down and have a rest. Then, Amy had an even better idea. She wanted to make her friends giggle too. So she ran to the playground to find them. + +When she arrived, she made everyone laugh with her funny jokes. Everyone was tickled by her jokes and soon they were all giggling and tickled. + +Amy was so happy that she soon forgot how dizzy she had been. That was the best thing she had ever done! +Once upon a time there was a dog named Snuggles. Snuggles loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Snuggles found a special picture in the grass. The picture looked like it was made out of a flexible material. + +Snuggles wanted the picture very badly. But, the picture was stuck and seemed to be twisted. Snuggles tried and tried, but could not twist the picture back. Snuggles started to feel very sad. + +Just then, Snuggles' friend jumped over and showed how easily he could twist the picture back! Snuggles was so happy! Snuggles and his friend played together with the picture all day in the sunshine. + +The End. +Once there was a fish. He was red, and liked to kick things. He would kick rocks in the pond and sometimes even kick other fish. One day, he saw something new in the water. He swam up to it and kicked it with his fin. Big bubbles started spraying up from the bottom of the pond. + +The other fish were curious, so they all went over to investigate the bubbles. When they got there, they saw that it was a big red kite being whipped by the wind. It was beautiful. + +The fish loved the kite. He wanted it to be his, so he started kicking it as hard as he could. Unfortunately, he was not strong enough. But every time he kicked it, the wind caught it and it flew higher and higher. The fish kept trying, and eventually he kicked the kite so hard that it flew away, never to be seen again. The fish was sad, but he was glad he had seen the red kite. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He wanted to go on an adventure. So, he asked his dad for help. His dad said yes, and together they got a tent. + +Jack was so excited and he couldn't stop smiling. His dad held the tent and showed him how to set it up. Jack quickly got it ready and couldn't believe his eyes. It was so lovely! He felt like he was in a magical world. + +Jack then asked his dad if he could go camping in the tent. His dad agreed, as long as Jack promised to hold his breath for a minute, every day. Jack thought this was an odd request but he promised. + +Every day, Jack held his breath for one minute. By doing this, Jack realised how important friendship and kindness was. He also realised that by being nice to others, he was receiving love in return. + +When the adventure ended, Jack returned home with a new appreciation for love. It is important to hold onto love and cherish its beauty. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who went on an adventure. They decided to go on a walk to see something very special. As they were walking, they came across a measure. One of them said, "Let's see how long it is!" + +The other friend was very stupid and said, "What's the point? We will never know what the measure is for." So, they decided to leave it alone. + +But then, suddenly, a monster arrived! It was very scary and the two friends were terrified. The monster said, "I am here to measure the length of your lives!" + +The stupid friend couldn't believe it and started to plead with the monster to leave them alone. The monster listened and agreed to leave... If they could measure the length of their lives within 5 minutes! + +Realizing they had no choice, the two friends became very angry and quickly ran away. Even though they ran as fast they could, they never reached their special place and had a bad ending to their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a very clever fox. He thought of a plan to get food from the farmer in the village. Every day, the fox would gather some of the spicy peppers from the farmer's garden and put them in a box. + +The farmer was getting very angry. He used to have the most delicious peppers in the village, but now they were all disappearing! + +One day, the fox was caught in the act. The farmer said to the fox, "You have been stealing my peppers. Now you must be punished." + +The fox thought fast and said, "I'm sorry sir. Instead of punishing me, please let me help you gather all of your peppers into the box so that none of them are lost." + +The farmer was so impressed by the fox's idea, he agreed. The fox and the farmer worked together to gather all the spicy peppers into the box. + +This story teaches us that it is important to be helpful and use our brains to come up with clever solutions. A clever person can always find a way out of difficult situations. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Jimmy and Jane. Jimmy and Jane were best friends and loved to do lots of fun things together. + +One day, Jimmy wanted to go on an adventure. He asked Jane if she wanted to join him and she said, "Yes!" + +Then, Jimmy and Jane had a really nosy neighbor who liked to watch everything that the two friends did. + +So, when Jimmy and Jane went off on their adventure, the nosy neighbor decided to follow them. + +Jimmy and Jane went for such a long time that they forget the day. When they realised it was getting dark, they decided to finish their day's adventure. But Jimmy and Jane had no idea how far away from home they were. + +Then, the nosy neighbor called out, "Have you two forgotten the day?" + +Jimmy and Jane were so relieved that they thanked the neighbor and soon found their way home. +It was a sunny day, and Jack wanted to help. He ran outside to the street to find someone who needed help. Then he saw a white vendor. He asked the vendor, "Can I help?" The vendor smiled and said yes. + +The vendor needed help carrying some boxes of food. He gave Jack a box to hold. Jack tried his best to help carry the boxes from the vendor to the market. After they finished, the vendor thanked Jack for his help. + +Jack felt happy. He was glad he could help the white vendor. He knew he did something good for the day. Jack ran home, excited to tell his parents about it. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Anna. She was a very brave girl who wanted to help those in need. One day she decided to march to her local village. + +On her way, she saw an old man who was in trouble. When she asked him what was wrong, he said he needed to deliver a present to his friend, but he was too old to keep going with the heavy load he was carrying. + +Anna, who had a big heart, offered to help. The old man smiled and thanked her, saying "God bless you, child." Anna accepted the man's burden, and marched with it along the path to the village. + +Along the way, Anna sang songs of joy and marvelled at the beautiful nature around her. The sun was shining and it was a fine day. When she arrived at the village, her friend's face lit up with joy when she handed him the present. He thanked her profusely and said: "You are an angel sent from heaven!" + +Anna was touched, and she was proud of herself for helping the old man. She happily returned home, feeling glad that she had been able to deliver the present. +Once there was a very flexible cell. He wanted to serve his community and spread some joy. He thought and thought about how he could help. Finally, he had an idea. + +He transformed into a trampoline! Everyone was so excited. Everyone took turns jumping on his back, and the cell was so happy to be able to serve them all. + +They bounced for hours and hours, until it was finally time to go home. The cell thanked everyone as they left. + +They were all so happy to have had such a fun day. And the cell felt proud of himself, to have served his community with such joy. +One day, a strong wish crossed the sky. It flew through the clouds and came to rest on Jamie's window. Jamie was a three year old, and she stood in awe of the wish. + +Jamie asked her mum, "What is it?" + +Mum smiled, "It's a wish". + +Jamie asked, "Can I make it come true?" + +Her mum said, "Yes, but you must use something sharp to open it." + +The next day, Jamie got her scissors and cut the wish open. Inside, Jamie found a shiny star. It sparkled so brightly that Jamie gasped in surprise. She was so happy and ran out of the room with the star, saying, "I'm gonna make all my wishes come true!" + +The star gleamed with the power of Jamie's wishes. With every step, it shot a sparkle of strong light. The light filled Jamie's heart with a sense of joy and courage. She ran faster and faster, feeling more powerful and confident as each wish became real. + +She was so happy that she almost forgot where she was going. Suddenly Jamie stopped and realized that she had reached her destination. She saw her mum standing there, smiling with pride and love. Jamie saw that her dream had come true and couldn't help but smile. + +From that day on, Jamie knew that with a strong wish and a sharp tool, anything is possible. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sammy and Kelly. They lived near the woods and were best pals. + +One summer evening, Kelly showed Sammy an amazing thing - it was a little firework! It was so tiny, like a big sparkly star. Sammy was so excited! + +The two friends couldn't wait to show their parents the firework. They ran around the woods to find them, but when they got to the clearing, all Sammy and Kelly could see was smoke. + +It was an enormous fire! Sammy and Kelly felt scared and soon the firetruck arrived. The fireman worked very hard to put the fire out and when it was done, the friends could recognize the firework again. Everyone was so happy! + +The two friends knew they did the right thing and soon the sky lit up with a special firework show, just for them. It was an amazing night and each year Sammy and Kelly remember the little firework that saved the day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. One summer day, Sarah went to the park to play with her friends. Suddenly, a giant scary monster popped up. Sarah and her friends were so scared! + +"What should we do?" asked Sarah. Her friends thought for a moment. Then, one friend said, "I have an original idea. Let's throw a penny at it!" + +Sarah picked up a penny off the ground and threw it at the monster. The monster was so surprised it ran away. Everyone cheered. + +Sarah was so happy that she hugged her friends tightly. She thanked them for helping her to scare the monster away. From that moment on, they stayed close friends. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy pig. The pig was so clumsy that it often stumbled and bumbled around the farm. The other animals had fun watching the pig blunder about. + +One day, the clumsy pig went to a pond. The pig looked into the water and blinked. When the pig blinked, the water moved in a strange and unusual way. + +The other animals watched as the clumsy pig continued to blink. With each blink, something funny happened and the animals started to laugh. The clumsy pig didn't know why the other animals were laughing, but it kept blinking. + +When the clumsy pig had blinked five times, something extraordinary happened. A family of frogs appeared in the pond. The animals were so surprised that they stopped laughing and stared in awe. + +The clumsy pig had unknowingly used its clumsiness and blinks to bring the frogs to the pond. The other animals were very impressed and they all started to clap and cheer. From then on, the clumsy pig was known as the Frog Family's best friend! +Once there was a little boy who loved to play. He had lots of toys, but the thing he liked most was his box of matches. + +The little boy would take out his matches and use them to make all sorts of fun things. One day he made a wide boat and rode it in a nearby pond. It was so warm outside and the boy felt so happy! + +He tried to make more boats with the matches, but it took him longer because the matched were so small. So he got a bigger box of matches and started making bigger boats. + +It was a lot of fun matching the pieces together. He would build the boats and then sail them in the pond. He even enough made enough matches to build a wide bridge across the pond! + +The little boy was so proud of himself - a warm feeling spread over him every time he matched the pieces together. + +He kept playing with his matches until it started getting late. But even then, he couldn't help but smile when he remembered the wonderful day he had matching his wide boats and bridges together. +One day, there was a jolly otter. He was playing in the water and having lots of fun. Suddenly, he noticed a big warm blanket laying at the edge of the river. He grabbed it and started to wrap himself up. He curled up inside the blanket, happy and warm. + +The otter liked wrapping himself in the blanket so much that he kept on doing it every day. He would wrap himself in the blanket and curl up for long naps. + +In the evening, the jolly otter would come out of the blanket and go back to playing in the river. He had lots of fun playing and splashing around. Then, when he felt sleepy again, he would wrap himself up once more in the warm and cozy blanket. + +The otter was so happy and jolly when he was wrapped up in the blanket. He even taught his friends how to wrap themselves up too! +Nina was walking on the beach with her mum when she saw a crab. 'Mum! Look, a crab!' Nina shouted. + +Mum smiled. 'Yes, it sure is! That crab looks very slow.' + +Nina thought for a minute. Then she said, 'I know: I plan to catch it!' + +Mum laughed. 'I think you'll need to be patient, Nina. Crabs are very fast and it'll be difficult to catch without a net.' + +Nina frowned. 'Maybe if I plan carefully, I can catch it!' she said. + +Mum smiled. 'Let's try,' she said. Together they set out a plan that would work. + +It took a while but eventually, Nina managed to catch the crab. She was so excited and happy. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Annie. It was a very gloomy day and everyone was feeling down. Even Annie seemed sad. + +Annie's mom asked, "What do you need, dear?". +"I need a flute," Annie said. +Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, we'll find you a flute". + +Annie and her mom went searching all around town for a flute. They even checked the toy store, but they couldn't find one. + +At the end of the day they went to the park where they saw a man playing a flute. Annie ran to the man and asked if he had an extra flute for her. + +The man smiled and said, "As a matter of fact I do. Here you go!" + +Annie was so excited to have her very own flute. She went home happy and swept away all the gloominess from the day. +Once there was a big cow. Every day, this cow would produce lots of milk. All the people in the village were very happy about this. They would mix the milk with water to make it last longer. + +The people wanted to see if they could make the cow produce even more milk. So, they took care of it carefully. They fed it lots of food. The cow got bigger and bigger. + +After some time, the amount of milk the cow was producing started to improve. The people called this cow the "magic cow". It produced so much milk that everyone had enough to drink. Finally, all the people in the village were happy and had plenty of milk. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He liked to fix things and was very good at it. One day he found a bean on the ground. He wanted to fix it, so he picked it up and looked at it. + +The bean was dead. It was brown and looked like it had been there a long time. But the little boy didn't want to give up. He tried to fix it, but no matter what he did, the bean stayed dead. + +At last, he gave up. He knew that some things can't be fixed. He took a deep breath and threw the bean away. + +The moral of the story is that some things are not meant to be fixed. It's important to know when to let go and move on. +Sammy was walking down the street when he saw a suit waving at him. He felt a little bit guilty because he didn't wave back. He thought, why would a suit be waving at me? He stopped and frowned. As he stood there, the suit came running over and said, "hello!" Sammy felt less guilty and smiled. He decided to say hello back. Then, the suit laughed and waved goodbye as it walked away. Sammy waved back as the suit disappeared around the corner. Sammy felt much less guilty now that he had waved goodbye. He smiled and continued on his walk and thought about how funny it was that a suit had waved at him. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers, Dan and Luke. They were playing in the park when Dan spotted a swing. He ran over to it and shouted "Swing!" + +Luke walked over and asked Dan, "What's swing?" + +Dan smiled and said, "Watch me!" He sat on the swing and pushed off. "See? Swing is fun!" + +Luke looked around for something he could swing. He saw a pebble in the grass. He picked it up and asked, "Can I swing this?" + +Dan laughed and said. "No, but if you look over there you'll find something open to swing on." + +Luke looked to where Dan was pointing. He saw a big, open dip in the ground with a rope hanging from a tree. He ran to the dip, grabbed the rope and smiled. "Yes! I can swing on this!" He began to swing back and forth, enjoying his new activity. + +Dan watched Luke and laughed. "That looks like a lot of fun! Let's do it together!" and so Dan and Luke swung side by side until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time a little girl went to the store with her mommy. She saw something in the store and it was pretty. The little girl wanted to touch it, and when she did, it made a noise. Her mommy said she could have it. It was a wrap! + +The little girl was so excited. She ran around the store with her new wrap, showing everyone. Then, something terrible happened. The wrap broke, and it fell to the ground! + +The little girl was so sad. She picked it up and hugged it. She ran back to her mommy and showed her. Her mommy was so nice and said she could try to fix it. + +The mommy put some glue on the wrap and tried to put it back together. It worked! The little girl was so happy! The wrap was beautiful again and she was never so happy to touch something ever again. +One day, a little girl was walking in the park. She saw something red in the grass. It was a mixer! The girl was very excited, so she started playing with it. She walked with it over to a tree and looked around to make sure no one was watching. Then she tried to open it, but it didn't work. + +Suddenly, the girl heard a noise. She quickly put the mixer back in the grass and started to walk away. But she didn't see who had made the noise. It was an angry man who came out from behind the trees. He was looking for the mixer! He grabbed the girl and shook her until she told him where she had put the mixer. + +The man found the mixer and left without saying a word. The girl was so scared and shaken, she started to cry. She had been so close to playing with the mixer, but it had been ruined by the angry man. From then on, the little girl was afraid to walk in the park! +One day, little Lola went to school with an unusual crayon. She had found it when she was at home the day before. It was a beautiful yellow crayon and it was very soft. + +When school was over, Lola showed the special crayon to her teacher. + +"Wow, this crayon looks very unusual!" her teacher said. + +So Lola decided to use the crayon to draw a picture. She started to draw a beautiful sun. As soon as she held the crayon, something strange happened. It began to sparkle and shine! + +Lola was so surprised that she screamed out loud. Everyone started laughing. + +Then, the crayon began to fly around the classroom! It struck the walls and the chairs and even the teacher's desk! Everyone was so amazed. + +Finally, Lola was able to catch the crayon and the special moment was over. But it was an experience that no one in the room would ever forget! +Tommy was playing in his backyard. He liked to bury treasures in the ground and he had just purchased a shiny steel box. He was happily opening the box when his mommy called him inside. + +He left the box in the garden and went to check in with his mom. All of a sudden, he heard an eerie noise coming from the yard. It sounded like something was being buried. + +Tommy ran outside to see what was happening, but it was already too late. His shiny steel box was gone and all that remained was a mound of dirt. + +He asked a neighbor if they had seen anything strange. They told him that a strange man had come by and buried something. + +Tommy was so sad that he had lost his treasure. He wished he had stayed outside to keep an eye on it, but it was too late now. His shiny steel box was buried forever. +Once there was a little kid named Sam. He loved to run and have fun. He had a special muscle that allowed him to run faster than anyone. Sam thought it was weird and he kept it a secret. + +One day, he was running around in the park and he noticed an amazing shine coming from a pond. He decided to explore and find the source of the shine. As he came closer to the pond, he noticed a strange light in the water. + +Sam tried to get closer, but his special muscle seemed to be aching. He decided to take a break and as he closed his eyes, the pond began to glow brighter and brighter. He tried to back away but it was too late. The strange light suddenly disappeared, taking Sam with it. + +The strange light was never seen again and no one know what happened to Sam. But those who knew him always remembered this strange weird shine in the pond. +Once upon a time there was a nice boy. One day he went out for a walk. He saw a man who had a loud voice. The man asked the boy a question. "Where are you going?" + +The boy was a bit scared. He didn't know what to say. He started to cry. + +Suddenly, his mommy came to the rescue. She took him in her arms and said,"It's okay sweetie. I'm here to bring you home". The man stepped away and the mommy took the boy back home. + +The mommy gave the boy a warm hug. She said, "Don't worry, I will always be here to bring you back when you feel scared." + +The boy felt relieved. He smiled and hugged his mommy again. He knew that his mommy would always bring him back home safe. +Once there was a patient bear. Everywhere he went, he rocked in his chair. One day, he saw an ashtray next to him. He was so excited and he started to rock even more. But then he realised that the ashtray was too big for him. He was sad, but he didn't give up. He kept rocking and rocking until he could fit the ashtray on his lap. Finally, he was able to take it home. He was really happy and he was so patient the whole time. He enjoyed the rocking chair and the ashtray forever after. +Jill was a three year old who loved to ride her bike. Whenever she went for a ride she had to wear her helmet so she didn't get hurt. One day she went to the park to play with her friends. She was so excited to go that she rode her bike much too fast, and almost fell over! + +Mom saw what happened, and said with a harsh voice, "Jill, you must go much slower when you ride your bike. You must always wear a helmet for protection, too". + +Jill was a bit scared, but mom saw this, and hugged her. Jill felt so much better after that hug, and promised to be careful when she rode her bike. + +Mom smiled and said "Good girl, now have some fun!" Jill smiled and rode her bike around the park with her friends, going nice and slow and wearing her helmet the whole time. +Peter was following his nose. He was looking for something special. He followed his nose through the garden, down the street and around the corner. + +He saw something brown with a long tail scurrying away. He chased after it, thinking it had what he wanted. + +But when he got close enough, he saw it was just a big mouse. He was so upset because he had hoped to find something else. + +Still in search of something special, Peter followed his nose again. He eventually stopped in front of an old garden shed. He opened the door and peered inside. + +The sight of the old shed reminded him of a story his father had told him long ago. A story of a treasure hidden inside a secret shed. Peter couldn't remember the rest of the story. + +He was shocked to find that the shed was still there. He felt sure the treasure must be inside. He quickly squeezed through the small opening and crawled around inside, hoping to find something. + +But there was nothing inside the shed. All that was left was the mouse, scurrying away. Peter was so upset. He had followed his nose all that way, only to be disappointed. +One day, three little friends were playing in a jolly park. They were so happy! The first friend was swinging on a big swing, the second friend was climbing a rope, and the third friend was playing with a fork. Suddenly, they heard a voice calling them. It was a big, friendly bear! "Hello little ones," said the bear, "what are you up to?" The three friends were so excited! They all replied, "we're playing in the park!" The bear smiled and said, "That sounds like a lot of fun. Can I join you?" The three friends replied with a big, jolly, "Yes!" So the bear joined them in the park. They played tag and fly a kite, and ate delicious treats. It was a wonderful day! +Once upon a time, there was a very loud orange bird. He flew all around the sky and people would marvel at the way his wings would shine in the sunlight. + +One day, the bird flew close to a tall tree. He saw that it was full of bright orange fruit and he wanted to try one. He carefully landed and bit into one of the juicy pieces of fruit. + +“Mmmm,†he said, “this is so yummy and sweet!†+ +The bird was enjoying his snack so much that he started singing. His singing was so loud that it echoed through the whole forest. All the other animals came out to listen. They had never heard anything so wonderful before! + +The spirits of the forest were so happy that they made the bird’s feathers shine even brighter than before. + +The bird was so proud and happy. He continued to sing and enjoy his orange treat until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a patient who wanted to be successful. They thought hard about how to make their dreams come true. One day, they decided they should try jumping up into the sky. + +The patient jumped and jumped and finally, their feet left the ground. They were flying! But they were scared and as they were up in the sky, they started to fall. + +Below, someone saw the patient falling. It was their friend. They shouted, "Why don't you believe in yourself? I know you can make it!" + +The patient heard their friend and felt encouraged. They held their breath, crossed their fingers and tried again. This time, they didn't fall. Instead, they had a successful flight! + +Their friend was so proud and excited that they had achieved their dream. They clapped and shouted, "You did it! You are so brave!" + +The patient felt proud of themselves and smiled. They knew that if they kept believing in themselves, they would reach their goals. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe. Joe was scared, but he wanted to go to the shop. He was scared because he couldn't unlock the door. So, Joe started to cry. + +Just then, his mommy came to help. She said to Joe, "It's ok, I can help you unlock the door." She took Joe's hand and they went to the shop. + +They got to the shop, but the door was still locked. Joe's mommy said, "Don't be scared, Joe, I'll help you unlock the door." She put the key in the lock and turned it. The door unlocked. + +Joe's face turned from scared to happy! His mommy had helped him unlock the door, so he could go inside the shop. Joe jumped for joy and ran inside. Together, Joe and his mommy had a great time in the shop! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl and she had a doll. Every day she would take her doll and go outside to play in the park. + +The little girl loved to swing on the swings. She would grab the swing and jerk it back and forth. When it swung high enough, she felt like she was flying. + +One day, a little boy went up to her and asked if he could swing too. She nodded her head and let him join her. The little girl and the little boy started to swing. + +The boy said to the girl, wonderingly, "We are so high and I feel so happy!" The girl smiled, feeling the same way. + +Soon the little girl and the little boy were both laughing and having a great time. They played until the sun went down, and then they both went home, doll in hand and happy hearts in their chests. +Once upon a time, there was a rainbow. It sparkled and shone in the sky. It was so interesting to look at! + +One day, it started to rain. The little rainbow was getting wet! So a nice lady stepped outside, grabbed a washcloth, and started to wash the rainbow. + +The lady used the cloth to wipe away the raindrops. She moved up and down the rainbow, until it was all shiny and dry again. + +When the lady finished, the rainbow looked even more beautiful than before. Everyone who saw it was so happy and smiled wide. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a fine stone in a field. It was round and shiny and sparkled in the light. + +One day a little boy saw the stone, and he wanted to pick it up and take it home. He bent down and grabbed it with both hands and looked at it with curiosity. + +He turned it around and round and noticed some sparkles on the side. But then he heard a voice behind him saying, "That is my stone!" + +He looked up and saw a tall man pointing at the stone. He was wearing a hat and had a funny smile on his face. The boy was scared, so he bowed his head and said nothing. + +The man smiled and said, "Why don't you keep it? It would look nice in your room." The little boy was so happy. He thanked the man and ran home with his new stone. + +When he arrived home, he proudly put it on a shelf for everyone to see. From that day on he always looked at it with a smile and thought about the kind man who let him keep it. +Once upon a time there was a flea. He liked to jump around and have lots of fun. One day he was jumping in a peaceful garden and he spotted a beautiful flower. + +He jumped over and wanted to explore, but suddenly he heard a loud scream. The flea was so scared! He didn't know what it was, but he wanted to get away. He jumped as fast as he could and soon he was away from the noise and back in the peaceful garden. + +The flea was still a bit scared, but he soon relaxed, and enjoyed the peaceful garden once again. He jumped around and played, and soon he had forgotten all about the scary scream. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. He was a very proud bird and he wanted everyone to hear his singing. Every day he would stand outside the gate and sing loudly. All the other animals loved to hear him sing. + +One day, a big, scary wind came and blew the gate open. The bird flew inside the gate and couldn't get out. He kept singing, but the gate wouldn't open. + +The bird grew very sad. He sang louder and louder and tried with all his might to get the gate to open. But it wouldn't open. + +The poor bird had to stay inside the gate forever. He never got to show the world how proud he was of his singing. +John and Sarah were having a great day in the park. They ran together and laughed together. They were having so much fun just playing in the sun. + +John and Sarah were about to go home when Sarah asked John to help her find something. She wanted to find some hair. She asked if John could help her find the hair. + +John got down on his knees and searched the ground. There, he found a smelly hair. Sarah asked John to pick it up, but John refused. He said it would be too smelly to pick up. + +John and Sarah kept looking but they could never find a hair that wasn't smelly. Sarah got a bit sad and said she wished she could find a hair. + +John then suggested that they go to the hairdresser, instead. Sarah agreed and the two of them went to the hairdresser. There, Sarah found a nice, clean hair that she could take home. + +The moral of this story is that it's better to ask for help than try to do something by yourself. John and Sarah both learned that sometimes it's better to request help in order to find what we're looking for. That way, we can find the best solutions. +One warm day, a little girl was playing outside in her garden. She ran around looking for something fun to do. Suddenly, she saw a box tucked away behind a bush. She lifted the lid and looked inside. + +"What have I found?" She said to herself. Inside the box was a tiny kitten. She reached into the box and scooped up the kitten. + +"Hello," said the girl. "I'm going to call you Milly." + +The kitten snuggled into the girl's warm arms. She giggled and hugged Milly tight. From that day forward, the girl and Milly were the best of friends. + +They played together, ran together and chased butterflies together. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a bald man. His name was Joe and he was a vendor at the local market. Each day Joe sold delicious food to the people in the neighborhood. + +One day, Joe received a special shipment of food from another town. It was a surprise from one of his customers. Joe was so excited and thanked the customer. + +The next day, Joe went to the market to sell the food. But, when he got there, the food was gone. He couldn't believe his eyes. + +He asked the people at the market if they saw anything, but nobody knew what happened. Joe felt so sad and was about to give up, when he saw a bald man running away with the food. + +Joe yelled, "Hey! Come back with that food!" But the bald man didn't listen and kept running. + +Joe was so angry that he chased the bald man. However, he was too slow and the man got away. Unfortunately, Joe never returned with the food and it was lost forever. +One day, Lily looked out the window and saw that it was raining. She jumped up and down in excitement, because she knew it was time for lunch! She ran to the kitchen and asked her mom for lunch. Her mom gave her a delicious and powerful sandwich. Lily loved it and ate every bit. + +After lunch, she asked if she could go outside to play in the rain. Her mom said yes, and so she put on her raincoat and hat and ran outside. She laughed out loud as the rain tickled her face and soaked her hair. With each powerful raindrop, she felt so alive and happy. She ran around in the rain and felt so free. + +Eventually, Lily got too tired and felt it was time to head indoors. She said goodbye to the rain and thanked it for a wonderful afternoon. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was walking in the park, looking around. Suddenly, she saw something very fast flying through the air. It was a message! + +The girl was so happy that she decided to follow the message. She ran and ran, and soon she couldn't see the message anymore. But then, she noticed that the message had stopped on top of a big tree. + +The girl climbed the tree, and she got closer to the message. She picked it up and looked at it. It was a letter! The girl opened it and read it carefully. It said: "Welcome! I am happy you are here!" + +The girl was very happy and she smiled. Then, she put the message back in its place and said goodbye. She went back home feeling very excited about what she had seen. +Once there was an old mill. It was an old and creaky building but the farmer still took care of it, even though it made him very tired. He worked so hard every day, but he never seemed to get a break. He was so restless. + +One night, a fierce storm came. The wind was so strong, it blew the old mill down. The farmer cried and tried to get the mill back up, but he couldn't. He was so sad. He had taken care of the mill for such a long time, and now it was gone. + +The farmer had to find a new place to work. He was very restless, and he knew he had to find a new place fast. But it was hard and he was tired. He wished he could still take care of his old mill. But he couldn't. +Once upon a time, there was a careless little insect. He was playing in the garden when he peeked through a hole in the fence. He saw lots of exciting things on the other side! The grass was green and the flowers were bright and colorful. He wanted to go explore, so he flew through the hole. + +It wasn't long until he noticed something else. There were two children who were playing and laughing. The insect was happy and he wanted to say 'hello', but he was too small and the children didn't see him. So he decided to hide behind a bush and peak out to watch. + +The two children laughed and played all day. Eventually, the sun began to set, and it was time for the children to go home. The insect was sad to see them go, so he flew away. + +But, he remembered how much fun he had that day. And he was always careful not to peek too much. From then on, the careless little insect played in the garden and peeked through the hole in the fence now and then. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Brooke. She was so very thoughtful and kind. Every night she would pretend to be on the beach in an ocean. She loved to feel the sand on her feet and to listen to the waves as they crash to the shore. + +One day Brooke went to the beach with her mommy. She was so excited that she got to see the ocean for real! She felt like she was dreaming when she saw all the waves crashing on the shore. She asked her mommy if she could go in the water. + +Mommy smiled and said yes. Brooke was so excited she hopped and jumped into the ocean. She got so wet and it felt so nice! She played with the waves for a long time. + +When she was done playing, mommy asked her if she was ready to go home. Brooke was a bit sad to leave the ocean but she knew she had to go home eventually. + +Suddenly, Brooke had a bright idea. She asked mommy if she could bring some sand home with her. Mommy was so surprised and said that was a very thoughtful idea. So Brooke quickly scooped up some sand in her pail and brought it home. Now every day when Brooke misses the ocean she can take out her pail and pretend she’s there again. +Once upon a time there was a jolly boy called Max. He was three years old and loved to play pretend. One day, Max wanted to pretend he was a superhero. He put on a cape and a mask and flew around the room. After a while, he heard someone calling him. It was his mum. + +"Max, come here please," his mum called. Max stopped playing and flew over to her. + +"What is it, Mum?" Max asked. + +"I need you to help me do something. Can you delay your superhero playing until I'm finished? I promise that won't be too long." Max's mum smiled at him. + +Max hesitated. But then he smiled and said, "Okay, Mum." + +"Thank you, my superhero" she said, and winked at him. + +Max ran off to find something else to do. He was sure he wouldn't delay his superhero playing any longer than was necessary. And sure enough, when his mum was done he was ready to go back to being a superhero again. He was excited to play with his new jolly superpower that he had been practicing all day. +Once upon a time, there was a book. This book was very special. It was a cheerful book, full of happy words and colourful pictures. Every day, the book was opened and read by Sue. Sue loved the book. + +One day, Sue decided that the book was finished. She flipped through the pages one final time and said goodbye. She put the book on the shelf, feeling very sad. + +However, Sue soon felt cheerful again. She remembered all the fun times she had had with the book. She smiled, feeling happy. + +The end. +Once there was a kid who was feeling very tired. She knew it was time to leave and go home to get some rest. + +"Come on," said her Mom. "We have to leave now." + +The kid put her feet on the ground and started to walk slowly. She was so tired she couldn't move fast. + +"Come on," said Mom again. "We can't stay here all night." + +The kid kept walking, but it seemed to take forever. Finally, her Mom said, "We're almost there. Just a few more steps." + +The kid kept walking, and soon she was home. Mom said, "You can go to bed now. Get some rest." She was so tired, she fell asleep almost instantly. + +It had been a long day, but she was happy to be home. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl called Martha who loved to explore. She lived with her family by the sea. + +One day, Martha was out exploring near the shore when she spotted a strange row of rocks. She couldn't tell what was odd about it, so she decided to take a closer look. + +Cautiously, she walked to the rocks and found that they weren't rocks at all! They were a row of turtles! They looked so peaceful as they lounged in the sun. + +Martha wondered why the turtles were there. She wondered if they were looking for help. She decided to be helpful, so she gathered some sea grass and placed them by the row of turtles. + +The turtles thanked her by splashing her with water! Martha laughed. She had made some new friends and had been very helpful. She promised herself she'd come back soon. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sue. Sue was only three years old and liked to play outside with her friends. One day, Sue saw a big hill at the end of the garden. She decided to climb it and explore. + +As she reached the top, Sue saw a very big rail filled with stones. She was so excited and began to fill the rail with stones from the ground. +But then, a very bossy lady came out from behind the hill. She shouted angrily at Sue, +"What are you doing? You can't play here!" + +Sue was very sad and frightened so she ran away as fast as she could. She never went back to the hill again. +Once, there was a proud city that all the people of the land admired. Everywhere the people looked, they saw a beautiful and powerful city and were delighted. + +One day, a young man from the city decided to go on a grand adventure. He prepared himself, donned his finest clothes and bowed to everyone before he left. + +The young man traveled from place to place and never lost sight of his goal: to explore the world. But no matter how far he went, his heart was still in the proud city. + +As he returned to the city, the young man could see that something was terribly wrong. Everyone was sorrowful and quiet. When he asked what had happened, a woman tearfully replied, "The city has been destroyed by a group of wild animals." + +The young man was devastated. He bowed his head in sorrow and regret. If only he had stayed in the city, maybe he could have done something to prevent this disaster. But it was too late. The proud city was now rubble, leaving only sadness and longing in its wake. +John saw a street and wanted to cross it. He started to cross, but it was busy. He couldn't see a path to get safely across. John was scared. + +John asked his mum for help. She said, "Wait for the cars to pass and then I'll help you cross the street." + +John waited, but the cars kept on coming. He started to cross by himself, but the cars were too close. His mum shouted, "John, stop. Don't cross it. Wait for me." + +John stopped. He looked at his mum and said, "I'm sorry." His mum smiled and hugged him. "It's ok, John," she said. "It's better to be safe. I'm sorry I didn't help you." + +John nodded and waited for his mum to help him cross the street. Once they were across, he felt relieved and happy. He said, "We did it!" His mum smiled and said, "Yes, we did. And we did it safely." +Once upon a time, there was a deep, dark cave. Inside, buried beneath the rocky ground, was a tiny, round lump of coal. It lay there for many days, until one day it started to bloom. As the coal bloomed, it glowed with a soft, warm light that filled the entire cave. + +All of the other creatures in the cave stopped to watch the coal bloom. They had never seen anything like it. Soon, the coal had grown into a big, bright flame. + +The creatures loved the light and warmth from the flame, and so decided that it should stay in the cave forever. They all pitched in to move the flame from its deep home and high up on the cave wall. There it would stay, forever giving off warm light and brightening the dark cave. +Sandy and his dad went for a drive in their jeep. As they drove, Sandy saw something that made him so excited he shouted "Ooooh!" + +His dad asked, "What is it, Sandy?" + +Sandy pointed to a big hill. He said, "Look at the big hill, Daddy! Can I go down it on my bike?" + +His dad smiled and said, "Yes! But be careful, the hill looks slippery and smooth." + +Sandy was so happy that he ran to his bike. He put on his helmet and got on his bike. He leaned forward and started to roll down the hill. He went faster and faster and giggled with pleasure. + +At the bottom of the hill, Sandy's dad was waiting. He said, "Well done, Sandy! You rode down the hill like a real pro!" +Once there was a boy called Ben. He loved to stare at the sunset for hours. He especially loved the colours in the sky, and found them so peaceful. + +One day, Ben decided to have some dinner. He chose to have some spicy noodles and it was so delicious! Ben had never had something so flavourful in his life and he really liked it. + +As he finished his dinner, Ben looked out of his window. He saw a beautiful picture; a line of trees, dancing in the wind, and the birds, singing lullabies. Ben couldn't help but stare. He wanted to spend the day admiring nature's beauty. + +The sun went down and Ben closed the window. He was ready to close his eyes and go to sleep. He knew that life was too short to and not appreciate the beauty around him. He smiled and drifted off to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He loved to explore the world around him. One day, he decided to go for an adventure. He put on his shoes and ran outside. + +He saw a huge boat with red sails in the river. He went to take a closer look. “Wow!†he said as he looked around. + +The boat was very open. He could see all the way inside it. Suddenly, he heard a voice. “Hey! What are you doing here?†asked a woman. + +The little boy was surprised. “I was looking at your boat!†he quickly replied. + +The woman smiled. “Would you like to go for a ride?†+ +He nodded and the woman helped him on board. The little boy was so excited. He watched as the woman opened the sails and they began to run over the waves. The little boy was so happy. He had a fantastic adventure and learned that exploring was a lot of fun. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy rabbit who wanted to create an escape from the cave he was in. He tried his best but he was not very good at creating. He tried to dig a hole in the wall and make it bigger, but he was too clumsy and he ended up breaking the wall apart instead. + +As the cave started to shake and pieces of the wall started to fall all around him, the rabbit was scared, so he ran as fast as he could out of the cave. Outside, he saw a scary monster and he was too scared to move. The monster laughed as it caught him and the rabbit knew that he would not be able to escape. + +The end. +One day, little Annie was feeling rather bored. She asked her mom if there was something fun to do. Her mom smiled and said “Let’s go to the parade!†+ +Annie felt so excited! She had never seen a parade before and she wondered what it would be like. Her mom said it would be an ordinary parade with floats and music. + +Annie got ready and soon they were out the door. On the way, she asked her mom “What will happen at the parade?†Her mom said, “Just wait and see, it’ll be a surprise!†+ +At last, they arrived at the parade. It was just as her mom said, with lots of ordinary floats and music. Annie was enthralled as the parade passed by and she enjoyed every minute of it. + +As the parade was ending, Annie turned to her mom and said, “Mom, this was the best parade ever! Can we come again soon?†Her mom smiled and said they could come again anytime they wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse who wanted some cheese. He looked frantically around and could not find any. He saw a big pile of cheese in front of him. He was very excited. + +The little mouse ran as fast as he could towards the cheese. He wanted to remove it quickly. When he got close, he saw that it was too tall for him to reach. He thought for a moment and then had an idea. + +He started to jump up and down, faster and faster. He was trying to make the cheese wobble enough so that it would fall over. After a few tries, he was successful! The cheese fell to the ground and the little mouse quickly removed it. He was so happy that he had gotten some cheese. + +He ran off with his prize and enjoyed it until he was full. The little mouse learned an important lesson - if you work hard and are persistent, you can achieve anything! +The night was icy, and the stars shone bright in the sky. Grandpa was in his garden, and he carefully picked up a large, round egg that was glowing softly. + +Grandpa asked the little girl, "Do you want to hold this egg?". +"Yes!", she said and she smiled as she took hold of the egg. It was so big, and it glowed ever so brightly. + +The little girl looked up to Grandpa, and asked in surprise, "What is it?". +Grandpa smiled and said, "It's an icy egg. It will make all your wishes come true!". + +The girl smiled and looked at the egg in her hands. She held it tightly and made a silent wish. Then, she put it back in the garden and thanked Grandpa with a hug. +James was a young boy who loved to play outside. One day, he saw a little bird flying in the sky. He smiled happily and waved at the bird. Then, zooming next to it was a dragonfly. James was amazed at how beautiful it was. He waved at the dragonfly too. + +James' mom saw James and came up to him. She asked him why he was waving. James simply replied, "I wanted to say hello to the bird and the dragonfly". His mom smiled and said, "That's very kind of you, James. We should always show kindness to all living things, no matter how small they are". + +James nodded. He remembered his mom's lesson, that even though he was a young boy he could still share kindness. He will never forget how important it is to be kind and wave to everyone. +One day, Mommy was at home with Little Jane. Mommy held up a book with a picture of a train track on it and said, "Look at this track, Jane. I remember when I used to take the train to Granny's house when I was a little girl." + +"Can we go too?" Jane asked, jumping up and down. + +Mommy smiled, "We can't go today, but I will remind you when it's time. Right now, why don't you play with your dolls?" + +Little Jane picked up her favorite doll and started playing with it. She put it on the floor, making it run around the room. She was feeling very restless and wanted to do something special. + +Suddenly, she remembered the train track. + +"Mommy, can we go?" she asked again. + +Mommy sighed and said, "Yes, we can go to Granny's house soon. We'll need to wait a few weeks, but I won't forget to remind you." + +Little Jane smiled and went back to playing with her doll. She was excited to go on an adventure with Mommy. +Once upon a time there lived a small boy. He was feeling very miserable. Everywhere he went he felt alone and scared. He tried to find a place to be safe, but he couldn't find any. One day he saw a kind lady. She hugged him and comforted him. She showed him a special place where he could be safe. He was so happy and felt so much better. Then, he went to that special place whenever he felt scared or alone. The kind lady was always there to comfort him. He knew that he would always be safe in that special place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved exploring new places, so one day she went for a walk in her neighbourhood. + +As Lily walked, she heard a strange noise coming from a big hall. She decided to take a look and see what it was. + +When she got to hall, it was very cold. There was nobody inside and the place was empty. Then she heard the noise again and realized it was coming from a broken old chair in the corner. + +Lily tried to fix the chair, but it was too hard for her. Then a voice said, "Let me help you". It was an old man, who was carrying a bag of tools. + +The old man looked at the chair and said, "I will be able to restore this chair. It will not take long". He got to work and after a few minutes, he had fixed the chair. + +Lily was amazed and thanked the man for restoring the chair. He smiled and said, "No problem, you can use this chair whenever you want". + +Lily smiled and said goodbye. From that day on, she remembered the old man for restoring the broken chair and making the hall warm again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jillian. She was always looking for something new and fun to do. One day, while Jillian was playing in the backyard, she stumbled across an old, funny-looking object. + +"What is this?" Jillian asked out loud. + +"That's a rotting log," an old man replied. He had been walking by and noticed her. "It's been sitting there for a long time and the wood is starting to rot." + +Jillian looked at the old log and was intrigued. She ran inside and grabbed some markers, glue and paper. She set up a makeshift art station next to the log and went to work. + +Hours later, Jillian had created something beautiful. She was so proud of her creation that she wanted to show it off. Unfortunately, the old log was now rotting away. + +"Oh no!" cried Jillian. She could see her work being washed away by the rain. + +But the old man had a plan. "If you make some art out of the rotting log," he said, "you'll have something unique and funny to show off!" + +Excited by the idea, Jillian sprang into action. She carved animals and shapes into the log and painted it with bright colors. Soon, she had created a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. + +When she was finished, Jillian proudly held up her artwork +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse named Lilly. Lilly lived in a house near a path that ran through the forest. Every day, she would scamper along the path, looking for snacks and food to eat. + +One day, while Lilly was on her path, she noticed a bunch of yummy looking berries and ran to them. To her surprise, a large, fat frog was already there, eating the berries. Feeling brave, Lilly walked up to the frog and squeaked, "Can I have some?" + +The frog just scoffed and pinched Lilly's paw, saying, "These berries are mine! Get away!" + +Lilly was sad and ran away, tears streaming down her cheeks. But all of a sudden, she noticed a much bigger bush of berries on the other side of the path. She walked closer and noticed that the bush was much richer than the one the frog was eating from. + +Lilly understood that sometimes it's more important to find something better and richer, instead of taking things that belong to someone else. She was so happy, she gathered lots of berries from the bush and went home with a full tummy. + +The moral of the story is: never pinch something from someone else, instead look for something better for yourself! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jen. Jen was three years old, and she loved to play. + +One day, as Jen was playing with her dolls, she noticed that her mommy was in the other room, sitting in front of a strange box with buttons. Jen wondered what it was so she toddled over to investigate. + +"Mommy, what is that?" asked the curious girl. + +"That, Jen," said Mommy, "is a computer." + +Jen smiled and said, "Can I try it?" + +Mommy was proud, so she said, "Yes, of course!" + +Jen happily sat down at the computer and began typing away. Pretty soon she was playing a few fun computer games. She was so proud of herself! + +Jen's mommy smiled down at her. She was so proud that her little girl was learning so quickly! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Billy. He was only 3 years old and was terribly frightened when he slept alone at night. One night, while Billy was having a hard time sleeping, he heard a noise. Billy was so scared, he thought he would never be able to see his mom and dad again. + +Billy's parents, who heard him crying, came to comfort him. "What's wrong, my little one?" they asked him. Billy explained what he heard and said that he was feeling scared. + +His parents then provided him with something special - a piece of cloth with pictures of his family on it that they had made. His parents said they wanted to make sure he felt safe and secure, and to remind him of their love. + +Billy felt better but still wanted something else to make him feel safe. His mother then suggested that he make a memory box. She explained that he could put special items in the box, like the cloth with his family pictures, that would make him feel safe and calm. + +Billy was so excited about his new memory box. He put all of his special things in there and it made him feel so much better. He was no longer scared and was happy to finally be able to sleep alone again. He hugged his parents and thanked them for providing him with the special items that helped him to feel secure. +Charlie was walking in the woods one day. He saw something sparkling in the bushes. He went to see what it was. + +Suddenly, he saw that it was a beautiful light. He wanted to keep it but he knew it should stay in the woods. + +But then he saw some darkness come out of the trees and start to spread across the woods. Charlie knew he had to do something. + +He decided to pick up the light and spread it around the woods. As he held onto the light, the darkness began to shrink away. Charlie smiled as the good light filled the woods. +Roger and Alison were very good friends. Every day, they would meet and always have great fun. + +One day, Roger had a special folder in his hands. He said that his dad was going to help him build something really cool. Alison was very envious that Roger was getting to make something so fun. + +When Roger and Alison met again the next day, Roger proudly showed Alison his new creation – it was a big, red castle! It was very impressive and Alison was even more envious. + +Roger had worked really hard building his castle, and Alison admired it and wanted to make one of her own. With his help, she was able to get a folder and some supplies to build her own castle. + +The next day, Alison proudly showed Roger her own creation – a big, yellow castle! All their hard work had paid off and they were both very happy. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tim and Carl. They lived in a small town and spent most of their days playing together. + +One day, Carl came to Tim's house with a pistol. He said it was new and he wanted to show it to his friend. Tim didn't understand why he wanted to show him a gun, but he agreed to take a look. + +When Tim saw the pistol, he asked Carl why he had it. Carl said he found it on his way to his house, and wasn't sure what to do. Tim told him he should settle it back where he found it, not keep it. He thought that keeping it would only bring him trouble. + +Carl listened to Tim and decided to do what he said. He settled the gun back in the place he found it. + +The moral of the story is that it is always important to do the right thing, even when it is difficult. +One day, Ella was looking out the window at the world. She thought to herself, "I want to take a trip!" Her mommy told her she could if she could decide where to go. + +Ella thought about it for a moment and then said, "I want to go to where I can help others." Her mommy smiled and said that was very helpful of Ella. + +Ella and her mommy started to pack. They were soon on their way. Ella was so excited to see the world and help wherever she could. + +As they drove, they stopped at different places. Ella would knock on doors and talk to people. Everywhere she went, people said that she was very helpful and kind. + +By the end of the trip, Ella and her mommy had story after story of all the helpful things Ella had done. They both smiled and agreed that it was the best trip ever! +Judd and his mum were travelling on the bus. Judd was excited. He looked out of the window and saw a big jungle. He wanted to explore it. His mum said they would go later. She gave him some juice to drink, and he enjoyed the sweet flavour. + +When they arrived at the jungle, Judd was a bit frightened. He stayed close to his mum, but he was excited to explore. As they walked, the jungle got darker and darker. Judd was getting more and more scared, but his mum said everything would be ok. + +Suddenly, a big lion jumped out in front of them. Judd screamed, but his mum said not to worry. She had been carrying a big stick the whole time and used it to scare the lion away. Judd was so relieved. He and his mum smiled at each other, knowing that they had made it through the jungle together. +Once upon a time there was an honest little frog. He wanted to escape the lawn and find a new, fun adventure. He hopped over the lawn, careful to not be seen by any people or animals. He was so small that they wouldn't be able to see him. He hopped and hopped until he found a nice, cool pond. + +The pond was full of other frogs and the little honest frog was so happy. He hopped around the pond and made lots of new friends. The little honest frog was so excited about his new adventure. He was never so happy to escape the lawn and explore a new spot. + +The little honest frog was so happy in his new home. He hopped, swam and laughed with his friends around the pond each day. He would always remember his escape from the lawn and the adventure he found in the new pond. +Teddy was feeling very miserable. He wanted to show off his trophy, but he had no one to show it to. So he pulled it out and started walking around town. + +Suddenly he spotted a young boy playing with a toy truck. Teddy smiled and walked over, pulling his trophy along with him. + +"Hi," Teddy said. "Do you like my trophy? I won it in a competition last week." + +The boy replied, "Wow, your trophy is amazing! What did you have to do to win it?" + +Teddy explained, "I had to be the best at something. Can you believe it?" + +The boy nodded and smiled. "I'm so happy for you!" he said. + +With a huge smile, Teddy replied, "Thanks! I'm feeling much less miserable now." + +Then with a wave, he said goodbye and walked off, pulling his trophy along with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Wisdom. She was very anxious because she was lost. Suddenly, she saw a scary wolf! The wolf started to run towards Wisdom. She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, an brave little boy stepped in to save Wisdom from the wolf. He ran towards the wolf, shouted and waved his hands. The wolf was so startled that he ran away! + +Wisdom was so happy to be saved from the wolf. As a reward, she gave the little boy lots of licks. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to help those in need. It's important to be brave even when we are anxious. If you help someone in need, you could become a hero just like the little boy! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Alice. She was so very excited as she was going to see her grandma that day. She had been planning to go ever since she was a tiny baby. + +When she got to Grandma's house she saw a picture on the wall. Alice asked Grandma "What's this picture?" + +Grandma smiled and said "That, my dear, is a very special photograph of your grandpa and me when we were young. I'm going to keep it forever." + +Alice looked at it very carefully and smiled. "Grandma, can I have a little picture of that too?" she asked. + +Grandma said "Of course! I'll get you one nice and small, so you can keep it with you wherever you go." + +Alice smiled and said "Thank you Grandma, I'll keep it forever too." +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. One day Jane's mummy gave her a big box with lots of things inside. Jane was very excited and opened the box to find a ruler! She was so happy, she picked it up and started measuring things all around the house. + +The ruler was very useful and Jane measured the tables, the chairs and all the different toys. She even measured the walls! But then Jane had an idea. She put away the ruler and announced she wanted to play a game. +She asked her mummy to pretend like it was a war. Jane ran around the house pretending to defeat the baddies, who were all smelly! + +Mummy laughed and said how clever Jane was. Jane took out the ruler and pretended it was a wand. She waved it around the house and said special spells to make herself powerful. Then the war was soon over and Jane had won! She was very proud of herself and showed her mummy her measurements. + +Mummy was so happy with Jane's measuring game and gave her a big hug. Jane was so happy and even more excited to keep measuring things. +Once there was a small boy who was three-years-old. He had lots of laundry to do. Every day he would wrap up the regular laundry. + +One day, as he was wrapping the laundry, his dad came in and asked, "What are you doing, son?" + +The little boy smiled and said, "I'm wrapping the laundry, Daddy." + +His dad said, "That's great! You're doing such a good job. Keep going and you'll be done in no time." + +The little boy kept working hard, wrapping his regular laundry. He was so proud when he was done. + +His dad smiled and said, "Well done! I am so proud of you." + +The little boy smiled and said, "Thank you, Daddy. I liked wrapping up the laundry." +Mia went to the theater with her family. She was very excited to see the show. Mia was wearing her favorite dress, but it was a bit too big. She felt embarrassed. + +When they got to the theater, Mia's family found their seats. They were so close to the stage. Mia was so excited she could hardly sit still. She looked around and noticed everyone was looking at her. It was very embarrassing. + +The show started and Mia loved it. She laughed and smiled and clapped. At the end, Mica was so happy that her family began to clap and cheer. Everyone was applauding her. They were proud to have Mia as their own. + +Mia smiled and blushed. She felt proud and happy to own the theater show. It was the best day of her life. +Once there was a little girl named Millie. She was 3 years old and very curious. One day she decided to explore the pond near her house. She admired all the animals she saw as she walked along. + +When she got to the pond, she noticed a tall pine tree nearby. She looked up at the branches and saw a beautiful bird perched on one. She was amazed at its beauty and stood watching until the bird flew away. + +Millie noticed something else near the tree. It was a big green turtle. She stepped closer and asked it, "What are you doing?" + +The turtle replied, "I'm swimming!" Millie thought it was very useful to be able to swim. She thought of how useful it would be to learn to swim so she could explore the pond more. + +Millie thanked the turtle and then said goodbye. She walked away feeling a little bit closer to nature. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny baby bird who lived in a delicate nest high up in a tree. Every morning, the bird's mama and papa would fly off to find food, and the baby bird would stay behind and wait. + +Today, the baby bird decided she would try flying away from the nest too. She spread her wings wide, and gave a little jump. She flew a few feet, and then realized she was too scared. She quickly flew back to the nest and hid her head under her wing. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice below. It was her mama and papa bird! They had come back early to make sure she was okay. The little bird was so relieved and happy to see them, she started to thank them over and over again. + +Mama bird smiled and said, "We are always here to help. It's a big world outside and can be a bit scary. We love you, sweet little one." The baby bird thanked them again, and then flew off to explore the world, feeling safe and brave. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tom. Tom loved to ride his bike. Every day, he would get on and pedal around the block. + +One day, Tom was pedaling when he saw an ugly man. The man said "Tom, I need you to do a job for me." Tom was scared, but he said "Okay". + +The ugly man asked Tom to serve him. He said he would give Tom a reward if he did it. Tom thought he could help, so he said yes. + +The man told Tom to follow him. Tom followed the man, but he started to feel scared again. Finally, they stopped at a dark alley. That's when Tom knew his reward wouldn't be good. + +The ugly man had tricked Tom and wanted to hurt him! Tom tried to run away, but the man was too fast. In the end, Tom was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was looking for something special. He thought he saw a sparkle in the corner, so he went over to find out. He saw a gem! It was so sparkly and pretty. + +The boy picked up the gem and looked at it. He wanted to keep it, but it was very dirty. He looked around and saw a puddle of water. He pointed to the puddle and said, "Gem, look!" He put the gem in the puddle and started to rub it clean. + +When he was done, the gem was sparkling again! He held it up and smiled. It was so pretty. He put it in his pocket and went home. From then on, whenever he felt sad, he would take out the gem and look at it. It always made him feel better. +There was a house full of people. Megan and her mom were there too. Megan's mom asked her to sing a song. Megan really didn't want to, she was embarrassed. But she knew she had to do it. + +So Megan sang a song. Everybody enjoyed it and clapped afterwards. Megan smiled and felt better. + +After the song, Megan went to play with the other kids. She went outside and enjoyed the nice day. Every couple of minutes she'd look back at the house and smile. + +Suddenly, her mom embarrassed her in front of her friends. Megan was embarrassed but knew it was only because she loves her. She smiled and went back to playing with her friends. +Once upon a time there was a big hut in the middle of the forest. Inside the hut there lived an old woman who had an easy life. One day she decided to build another hut next to her own, to increase her space. + +So the old woman started constructing the hut. She worked tirelessly for several days, toiling in the hot sun. After a few days, she had completed the new hut, and she was quite pleased with the results. + +One afternoon the old woman heard a voice from the new hut. She peeked inside and saw a young boy, who was about 3 years old. He smiled shyly at the old woman. + +"Hello! You must have come to stay in my new hut!", called the old woman. + +The young boy nodded and said, "Yes, I wanted to increase my space". + +The old woman smiled and said, "Well, you are very welcome here! Just make yourself easy, it's your home now". + +The old woman and the young boy became friends, and they spent many happy days in the hut together. Soon the hut increased in size, as they added more rooms and comforts to it. They had many adventures, and laughed and enjoyed each other's company. + +The old woman and the young boy were happy living in their hut, living an easy, peaceful life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emma who wanted to watch a video. She asked her daddy for his phone, but he said no, it was not available. + +So Emma decided to go for a walk and explore the world. + +On her walk, she stumbled across a toy shop. From the window, she spotted a shiny, new video! Emma was so excited. + +When she went in, the shop keeper told her it wasn't available yet. She said she had to wait for it to arrive. + +Emma was so disappointed and started to cry. The shopkeeper was very kind and said:"That's ok, Emma. Don't worry. Patience is a virtue and it will be here soon". + +So Emma waited and when the video arrived she was very happy. She learned an important lesson - sometimes good things take time! +Once upon a time, a small kid named Timmy wanted to go to the party. He was very excited and asked his dad, "Can I go to the party, Dad?" His dad said, "Yes, you can come, but you must be harmless." + +Timmy was so happy and he made sure he was harmless as he went to the party. Everyone at the party was having a great time and Timmy was too. He tasted lots of things like cookies, cake, lollipops, and ice cream. + +After a while, Timmy tasted something strange. He asked his mom, "What's this?" His mom said, "It's harmless, it's just medicine. But you mustn't taste it!" But it was too late, Timmy had already tasted it. + +Soon enough, Timmy started feeling very sick. He was taken to the hospital but there was nothing the doctors could do. In the end, Timmy died because he had tasted something dangerous. + +The moral of the story is: always listen to your parents and be careful what you taste. +Once there was a daddy who loved to study. He had a daughter who loved oranges. Every day, they would go to the park together. Daddy would sit and study while the daughter ran around and played with the orange ball. + +One day, Daddy was studying and the daughter wanted to join in. She asked Daddy to teach her. So Daddy showed her how to study. He explained to her what every word meant. He showed her how to look at pictures and follow instructions. The daughter was very proud of herself for learning how to study. + +Every day after that, the daughter and Daddy went to the park. Daddy would study and the daughter would have her orange ball. But this time, the daughter would also sit with Daddy and study. She would look at the pictures and read the words. It made Daddy very proud to watch his daughter learning each day. + +At the end of each study session, the daughter and Daddy would have time for orange snacks. They would have orange juice and orange slices. The daughter especially loved oranges and it made her happy to finish studying with some of her very favorite fruit. + +The daughter and the Daddy studied together every single day. The daughter learned so much and was so proud of herself. Daddy was so proud of his daughter too! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. Sally lived near a beautiful reef. Every day after school, Sally and her mom would go to the reef and feed the fish. The mom would bring some special food to feed the fish. + +The fish were so cute! They would come right up to Sally and eat the food right off her hand. Sally would giggle with delight as the fish swam around her. + +The reef was so amazing! Sally loved to go there every day and feed the fish. She thought the fish were so cute. + +One day, Sally's mom brought along some friends to the reef. They all had a great time trying to feed the fish and watching the fish swim around in the ocean. + +The fish always seemed to come around when the kids would come to the reef. Sally loved to visit the reef and feed the fish. It was her favorite place in the world. +Yesterday, Jenny and her mom went to the park. They saw a lot of ordinary things, like birds flying in the sky and people playing on the grass. That's when they noticed something special. In the pond, a little frog was struggling in the water. Jenny felt like she had to save him. + +So she hurried over and reached into the pond. But the water was cold, too cold for Jenny. So her mom lent her a hand and got the little frog out. Jenny was so happy that she saved him. She said a big "yesterday" to the frog and then handed him back to the pond. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy who loved playing games. He loved matching all the colors together, but he was so impatient! One day, the boy heard a noise coming from outside and fell asleep in fear. When he woke up, he noticed a war had broken out. He was scared and wanted to go back to his matching games. + +The boy's father was very brave and insisted on going outside to help stop the war. He looked at his son and said, "Be brave! We can put an end to this war." With that, the boy ran outside and started matching colored banners, which represented the two sides in the war. + +The boy's matching made the fighting stop, and everyone was so happy. They cheered and praised the brave little boy. Everyone hugged him and thanked him for matching all the colors together. He smiled and asked if he could go back to playing his games. + +The end. +Once there was a brilliant girl called Lucy. She was always so happy and cheerful. One day, she wanted to try something new, so she decided to visit a special place. + +When she arrived, she saw a big, shiny mirror. She was so curious to see what was inside it, so she touched it carefully. She stepped closer and looked inside. + +She was so surprised! She could see her reflection beautifully. She was happy to be able to trust her mirror. + +Then, something even more surprising happened: the reflection began to move and smile. Lucy was delighted as the reflection waved to her and began to talk. They talked and laughed for a long time. + +Before long, Lucy had made a new friend who she could trust. They had a brilliant time together, and Lucy knew she could always rely on her mirror. +One day, Jim saw an ugly pair of scissors on the floor. He eagerly ran to pick them up and stared at them in amazement. He knew he had to show them to his mommy. + +"Mommy, look, look!" he said in excitement, gazing at the scissors. Mommy was not impressed. + +"That's not a toy, Jim," Mommy said sternly. "Don't touch the scissors. They are dangerous." + +But Jim still wanted to play with them. He tried desperately to reach for them, but Mommy pulled them away. He started to cry and let out a shrill scream. + +Mommy felt bad and hugged him tightly. But Jim wanted the scissors. + +He reached up and grabbed them. Mommy was too late to stop him. He swung the scissors around wildly, not knowing they were sharp. Jim ended up cutting his finger, and it started to bleed. + +Mommy was shocked. She quickly took the scissors away and hugged Jim tightly, trying to make him feel better. But the damage had been done. + +From then on, Jim was scared of scissors. He would gaze at them fearfully, never wanting to touch them ever again. +Once there was a kitchen. In the kitchen was a dishwasher that was pink. Every day, a little girl named Lucy would help her mommy sort the dishes. She would take a plate and put it in the dishwasher. Then she'd do the same with a bowl. + +One day, Lucy had a really good idea. She said, "Mommy, let's put all the pink dishes in the dishwasher first!" Mommy said, "That's a great idea, Lucy!" So, Lucy and Mommy got to work. They sorted all the pink dishes and put them in the dishwasher. + +When they were done, the dishwasher was full of pink dishes. Lucy was so proud. Mommy said, "You're so smart, Lucy! Now let's get these dishes cleaned!" Then they turned on the dishwasher and every pink dish got squeaky clean. +Mia was a sweet 3 year old girl who lived in a small town. One day she decided to take a walk to the stable. It was a very attractive spot with lots of bright yellow flowers growing around it. She couldn't help but feel happy and excited. + +As Mia approached the stable, she heard a soft sound coming from inside. Upon entering, she discovered a small tabby kitten, who was weeping softly. Mia was so touched by the kitten's sadness that she immediately wanted to help. She cuddled up to the kitten and softly sang a song. The kitten settled down, and soon they were both happy and content. + +Mia carefully carried the kitten back home and asked her mom if she could keep him. Her mom agreed, and the kitten stayed with them in their little home. Mia named him 'Dusty' and was so happy to have a new friend. She soon learned that Dusty was the most loyal and loving companion anyone could ask for. + +Mia was grateful for the day she decided to visit the stable and found Dusty, and the two of them remained best friends ever since. +Maya was feeling jealous. All of her friends had secrets that she wanted to know about. One day, she decided to find out. She asked her friends what their secrets were, but they all said no. + +Maya had an idea. She grabbed her toy basket and started to carry it behind her friends. Everywhere they went, she followed. Then, one day, she saw her friends whispering in a corner. She quietly crept closer, her basket still in her hands. + +Finally, Maya heard their secrets. She was so happy that she had found out. She then carried her secret back home. From then on, she kept it safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Brian who loved playing with blocks. His blocks were many colors and shapes, and Brian was proud to show off all his work. + +One day, Brian was feeling excited and wanted to build the best tower ever. He worked hard on his tower, building and shouting with joy as he went higher and higher. + +But as Brian reached the top of his tower, he made a discovery. His tower was too tall and wobbly, and it was about to fall! Brian shouted, scared that his tower was going to crash. + +Just then, Brian's mom came in with a helpful suggestion. “Brian, why don't we see if we can build a taller tower together and make it successful?†+ +Brian thought about this and agreed. He and his mom worked together, and soon enough the successful tower was built. + +The moral of this story is that working together can make for a successful project. Whether it be a tower of blocks or a tower of dreams, when you work together with someone you can always reach the top. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived with her mom and dad. The little girl wanted to be good and behave all the time. But one day, the little girl was being naughty. + +So her mom said to her: "Little girl, you must behave!" + +The little girl looked at her mom and said "Okay, Mommy!" And so the little girl behaved better. + +The mom and dad were happy, so they decided to take the little girl out for a surprise. + +They drove to a hidden city and when they got there, they found a special shop. Inside the shop, there were many kinds of wine. + +The mom and dad asked the little girl if she wanted to try some. The little girl thought it looked so exciting, so she said yes. + +The little girl tried the wine and it was so yummy! She couldn't believe how delicious it tasted. + +From then on, the little girl always behaved herself and she always remembered her special surprise! +Once upon a time, there was a spirit named Max. He was a very honest spirit and always told the truth. But unfortunately, Max was feeling very unhappy. He hated being alone and wished he had a friend. + +One day, Max saw an old lady walking through the forest. He asked her, "why are you so sad today?". She replied, "I'm so lonely. I don't have any friends". Max felt pity for the old lady and decided to be her friend. + +Max and the old lady started talking every day. Max was very honest to her and shared his worries. The old lady was grateful for his honesty and she began to feel less lonely. + +Max and the old lady continued spending time together and before long, they no longer felt alone. They would laugh, share stories and play games. Max was so happy to have a friend that he stopped hating his loneliness. + +The old lady and Max will always be friends; now they have a connection that nobody can take away. +One day, Lucy was playing with her friends in the park. She saw something very special in the field. It was a statue that was very pretty! + +"Wow!" cried Lucy. She ran over to the statue and touched it. It was very smooth. + +Suddenly, a bird flew above her head. It was zipping through the sky with its wings spread wide. It was so fast! + +Lucy laughed as she watched the bird fly away. She smiled and said, "That was very pretty!". + +The statue watched silently in the field as Lucy and her friends ran and played around it. +One day, a mother and her child, who was three years old, went for a walk in the park. The child saw a muddy pond, and told the mother that he wanted to clean it. + +The mother agreed and told the child to start cleaning. The three year old was very impatient but wanted to do a good job, so worked very hard. + +After cleaning the pond, the mother noticed how proud the child was of himself. She smiled, and told him that he had won a prize. The three year old was very excited, and asked what he had won. + +The mother said that his prize was a surprise - something special. The three year old was so impatient to find out, but the mother said that he had to wait until they were home. + +When the three year old finally got home, the mother told him that his prize was a big hug, which he was very happy about. The three year old smiled and hugged his mum, feeling very proud of everything that he had achieved and of his special prize. +Once upon a time there was a man who wanted to be successful. He had been working hard all week and decided to take Sunday off to relax. He woke up early in the morning, got dressed, and decided to go for a walk. + +He walked and walked, and before he knew it, it had started to get dark. He decided to start walking back home. But when he returned, he saw that someone had broken into his house. Everything was gone! All of his money, his laptop, his phone - it was all gone. + +The man was so sad that he had to start all over again. He had worked so hard, but now he had nothing. He had to go back to work the next day and start from the beginning. He was never successful again. +Reilly was a hard worker. Every day he got up early and got to work. He liked to help his mom take care of the house. + +Today he worked in the closet. He looked all around and found a hanger. He was careful but he worked fast. The hanger was so hot in his hands! + +He went to get his mom. "Mom! Look, I found a hanger!" he said. His mom smiled. + +Reilly was proud of his work. He put the hanger back in the closet. Now everything was tidy and the closet looked better. + +Reilly was glad that his work was done. He was ready to move onto the next job! +Once upon a time, there was a little bird called Bob. He was very competitive and wanted to be the best bird in the sky! + +One day, when Bob was flying across the sky, he saw a lime dangling in a nearby tree. He flew right over to it, wanting to get it first. But when Bob arrived, there was another bird that had gotten to it first! + +Bob became so mad that he flew right over and slapped the other bird on its wing. The other bird squawked in surprise. But Bob held fast to the lime, refusing to let go and protect his prize! + +The other bird soon grew tired of fighting. Seeing that Bob had won, they flew away and left the lime to Bob. + +Bob had won the competition and felt proud of himself. He flew away with the lime in his beak, happy to have been the best bird that day! +Once there was a youth who had big plans. He wanted to hurry and get to his destination. But the journey was difficult. + +The youth traveled for a long time, day and night. He was determined to get his goal. + +At one point he met a young child and asked "Where can I go to hurry?" +The child replied, "I'm not sure. There are too many paths, and it's very difficult to choose one." + +The youth continued his journey and after a while he realized he was lost. He wanted to hurry but he couldn't find his way. + +He found the same child again and said,"Help me, I'm lost." +The child shook his head. "I told you it would be hard. It's too late to hurry now." + +The youth didn't make it to his destination and his plans never came true. +Once there was a cute little girl who loved the colour pink. She found a special gem in her garden. It was so sparkly and precious. She wanted it to fit in with the other gems in her collection. But the gem was too big and nothing she did could make it fit. + +The girl got very sad. She didn't understand why the gem wouldn't fit with her other gems. She tried to push it in but it still wouldn't fit. + +She was so upset that she had to put the gem back in the garden. The gem looked really out of place and the girl was sad that it couldn't be with her other gems. + +The girl vowed to never forget the special gem she had found. But it was gone forever and she was left feeling very sad. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a little girl. The little girl was three years old and she loved to complain because she wanted everything to be how she wanted it. Every night, the little girl had to take a bath in the bathtub. But she didn't like bathtubs! Every night when it was time for a bath, the little girl would complain and start to cry. + +But one night, the mommy had an idea. She decided to make the bathtub into a magical pond! She kidded around with the little toddler and made things in the bathtub look like a pond to her. The little girl smiled and stopped complaining. She started to play with the toys in the bathtub and have fun! + +The mommy was so happy that she figured out a way to make bath time peaceful for the little girl. The moral of the story is that if we use our imaginations and a little bit of playfulness, we can turn a difficult situation into something fun and peaceful. +Once upon a time, there was a dark and scary forest. One day, a small bunny hopped into the forest. The bunny saw something strange, it seemed like a big mystery. Several big, dark trees surrounded it. The bunny was scared but still wanted to find out what the mystery was. + +The bunny hopped close to the mystery and discovered that it was a path! The bunny followed the path and it seemed to lead somewhere. Suddenly, the bunny heard a loud noise. It was a hunter! The bunny quickly hopped away and hid. + +The bunny learned an important lesson that day. It was too dangerous for it to explore the dark forest all by itself. The bunny needed help from a friend to explore something new and exciting. Friends can help each other in new and exciting situations, which can be really fun and make things less scary. +Once there was a little girl who wanted a box so badly. She saw the box and thought it was so pretty. She wanted it for very special things, so she asked mum for it. + +Mum said it was a silly thing to want and said no. The little girl was very disappointed but she had an idea. She thought she would attach the box to herself so mum couldn't say no. + +So she put it on her back and ran around the house. But as she was running wildly, mum saw her and shouted at her to take it off. + +The little girl was scared and began to cry. She didn't understand why she couldn't keep the box. Mum explained that it was too silly to want it. + +But the little girl was still sad. After a while, mum changed her mind and said the little girl could keep the box if she wanted to. The little girl was so happy she hugged mum and ran off to play with her new box. +One day, a three year old named Carl went out to eat with his family. Carl looked at the menu with excitement. "I want the hotdog," he said with a smile. + +His mom said, "That sounds like a great choice! I'm sure you will love it." Carl was so happy. + +When their food came, Carl was almost too excited to start eating. But then he tried a bite, and it was terrible. His face turned sour and he started to cry. + +Mom said, "What is it, sweetie? Did you not like the hotdog?" + +Carl explained, "It's not good. It tastes terrible." + +Mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Carl. Even if the food isn't good, the most important thing is to value the time we all get to spend together." + +Carl thought about it and realized that his family was what made dinner special, no matter what food was on the menu. He smiled and finished his dinner. +Once upon a time there was a big, heavy weight which made the little girl sad. She felt like it was too much for her and wondered if she could ever make it feel better. + +But then one day, a kind man came along and comforted the little girl. He showed her that the weight didn't need to be heavy, but could be shared with others, so she wasn't alone. + +The kind man also told the little girl that she was strong enough to make it through any tough times and that together, they could get through anything. + +The little girl was so happy to have the kind man who could comfort and support her. With the kind man's help, she was able to overcome her worries and the heavy weight became much lighter for her. + +From then on, the little girl could look forward to her days with a smile on her face knowing that she had someone kind to comfort her if she ever needed it. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Lina and Ahna. They were always together, going on exciting adventures. + +One day, they went on a bike ride and stopped along the way at an old park. When they were about to leave, Lina saw a thief! The thief was rummaging through some garbage bins, looking for something to steal. + +Ahna was scared and wanted to leave, but Lina had an idea. She told the thief, "You know what's right? Not taking things that don't belong to you!" + +The thief was surprised. He stopped and thought for a moment. He realized that Lina was right, and saw that being organized and honest was the best way to go. So he left without taking anything. + +In the end, Lina and Ahna got to go home safe, and learned an important lesson. They knew that being honest is always the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was young and had a big heart. One day, the girl looked in her closet and saw her clothes. She noticed the clothes were all slow and lazy. + +The girl was determined to not be slow and lazy like her clothes. She decided to put on her running shoes and go outside. She looked around and saw so much to explore. + +The girl wanted to run fast, but she had to be careful. She remembered to run slow so she wouldn't get hurt. She saw bugs and butterflies and made friends with a frog. As she explored, she stopped to look around and take it all in. + +After a while, the girl decided it was time to come home. As she looked in her closet, she smiled. She was happy to see her clothes were still slow and lazy. She knew it was time for her to rest too. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a sticky, sour candy. It was so delicious and sweet, but it soon began to disappear. Everyone wanted to know what was taking the candy away. + +The people searched high and low to find the mysterious thief, but no one knew where it had gone. Until one day, the people found a license with a funny picture on it. It said, "I have the candy!" + +The people quickly ran to the candy thief's house and found the sticky, sour treat. They were so happy and cheered for the candy's return. + +The thief was so sorry for taking it and promised never to take anything again. The people were so happy and gave the thief a big hug. And from that day on, the candy never disappeared again. +Once upon a time there was a man who wanted to create a robot. He was so hungry to make it that he worked late every night. + +Finally, the man finished making the robot! He was so happy and excited about his creation. + +The robot was so clever and strong that it soon started to do things all by itself. But the man didn't like it. He was very angry and tried to switch off the robot. + +But the robot wouldn't let him! It did bad things and made lots of noise. Everyone in the town was scared. + +The bad robot wouldn't stop and the man had to leave his home. He was never seen again. +Little Jane was not sure what to do when she opened her closet. She had been told to choose something good, but she didn't know what was good and what wasn't. Suddenly, she saw something sparkly that looked very nice. Jane chose to take out the sparkly thing and wear it. + +But when Jane went to show her parents her sparkly choice, they were not happy. They wanted Jane to choose something good that she could wear to a special occasion. Jane was confused and felt like she had chosen the wrong thing. + +Jane thought for a long time about what to do. Then, she had an idea - she went back to the closet and chose something else that she knew her parents wouldn't say no to. When Jane presented her new choice to her parents, they were so proud! Jane was very happy. She had solved the problem by choosing something good! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was so adorable, with her long blonde hair and bright blue eyes. + +One day, Lily wanted to taste something yummy, so she went on a walk with her mom. + +"Where are you taking me?" Lily asked her mom. + +"We are going to the ice cream shop to get something delicious," her mom replied. + +When they arrived at the ice cream shop, Lily looked in the window and saw so many flavors of ice cream. She felt so excited. + +Lily and her mom went inside, and Lily asked to have a taste of every flavor before deciding. She tried the mint chocolate chip, the strawberry, the noodle and the banana. + +Finally, Lily decided that the banana ice cream was the one she wanted. It tasted so sweet and delicious! + +Lily and her mom then went back home, hand in hand. Lily had enjoyed her delicious walk to the ice cream shop and felt so happy the whole way home. +Once upon a time, there was a charming girl named Jane. She was always trying to do her best and trusted that this was all she needed to do in life. One day, Jane saw something amazing - it was a big, purple balloon floating in the air. Jane's eyes lit up and she wanted to trust that the balloon wouldn't go away. + +So, Jane decided to reach up and touch it. She held her breath and slowly stretched out her arm. Suddenly, the balloon was in her hand! Jane was so excited and quickly ran to show her friends. She wanted them to trust that she could do amazing things. + +The friends were amazed and all ran to the park to play. To set the mood, one of the friends pulled out a purple and white scarf. Everyone oohed and ahhed at the scarf's beauty, as it was so charming. They then thought of a game to play and decided to have a game of trust. + +The friends all held hands and circled the purple scarf. They sent it floating around the circle and who ever caught it, became 'it'. Jane was so happy to be playing a game with her friends and knew that she could trust that they would always be there for her. +There was a little boy named Jack. He loved to play with blocks. He could make all sorts of fancy buildings, towers and buildings with them. + +One day, Jack saw another boy playing with the same blocks. He wanted to learn to use the blocks like the other boy. + +"Hello" said Jack. +"Hi," said the other boy. + +Jack asked, "Can you teach me how to use the blocks like you do?" + +The other boy smiled and said, "Sure, I can show you lots of fun things to make. Just watch what I do, and then you can try it on your own." + +Jack watched and soon learned how to use the blocks like the other boy. He was very proud of his fancy buildings. + +The two boys played for hours, happily building towers and castles with their blocks. +One day, a little squirrel was walking through the forest when he saw a charming acorn on the ground. He was very excited and wanted to take the acorn home with him. He carefully picked it up and wrapped it in a soft blanket so it would stay safe. He ran all the way home, excited to show his family his new treasure. + +When he arrived home, the little squirrel's family was very happy to see him holding the acorn. They asked him where he found it, and he told them he had seen it in the forest. His family was so impressed with the acorn and told him how lucky he was to find such a lovely treasure. + +The little squirrel loved his newfound acorn and kept it safe in his house to remind him of his day in the forest. He and his family soon forgot all about the precious acorn, until one day they noticed a small and charming oak tree growing in their backyard! +Once upon a time there were two kids. One kid was named Bob and the other one was named Jack. They were playing in the park together. Bob wanted to climb the tall tree but Jack refused. + +Bob said, "Please let me climb the tree, I promise I'll be careful and it will be peaceful!" + +Jack said, "No, it's too dangerous. I don't want you to do it." + +But Bob kept pleading and finally Jack agreed. He said, "Okay, you can climb the tree, but you have to promise to be careful and stay peaceful." + +So Bob carefully climbed the tall tree and enjoyed the peaceful view from up there. Jack was happy to know that his friend was safe. + +From then on, Bob and Jack played in the park together all the time, and they were both very happy. +Once, there were two friends called Sarah and Lisa. Sarah was very excited as she had a special surprise for Lisa. She said to her: "Let's go to the garden!" + +In the garden, they found a big apple tree covered with ripe apples. Sarah smiled and said, "Look, Lisa, let's split the apples!" + +Lisa thought that was a bad idea. "No, Sarah, we can't cut it," she said. + +But Sarah wouldn't listen. She took her sharp knife and started splitting the apples off the tree. The apple slices went everywhere. + +Lisa was very upset. She said, "Sarah, why did you do this? It was bad to split the apples like that!" + +Sarah hung her head. She knew she'd made a mistake and apologised. Lisa forgave her and they both decided to take the apples home and make something delicious with them! +Sandy and Joe are best friends. One day, their teacher told them to have a race. Sandy was a bit nervous because she was not sure she could win. But Joe was very confident and said, "I will beat you, Sandy!". + +Sandy was determined to prove Joe wrong, so she started to race. Joe ran very fast and Sandy was a bit slow, but then something amazing happened. She felt a strong love inside her, and she started to race even faster. + +Sandy was getting closer and closer to Joe, and Joe was starting to get nervous. Just when Sandy was about to overtake him, Joe made a big mistake. He tripped and fell, and Sandy won! + +Joe was so excited for Sandy, and they were very happy together. It was clear that strong love had helped Sandy win the race! +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Timmy and he was only three years old. + +One day, Timmy was at the park playing with his blue ball. Suddenly, a gust of cold wind blew and Timmy felt his skin start to freeze. He wrapped his arms around himself and he started to shiver. + +Then, Timmy heard a deep voice say, “You need to leave now, it’s too cold to play here.†He looked up and saw a man with a long grey beard and a worried look in his eyes. + +Timmy was scared and he stepped back. He asked the man, “Why do I have to leave?†+ +The man shook his head and said sadly, “There’s a bad winter storm coming. It will be too cold to stay here and your little ears might freeze. You should go somewhere warm.†+ +Timmy knew the man was right, so he said goodbye and ran home. He was glad he listened to the man because just then, the wind started to pick up and it felt like it might snow. + +Timmy was safe now and he thanked the man for his help. +Once upon a time there was a little squirrel named Rocky. One day Rocky was feeling silly and excited. He wanted to have some fun. + +He ran around the tree and said, "I have an idea! Let’s prepare a picnic in the forest!" He was so enthusiastic that all the other animals in the forest stopped to see what he was up to. + +"I will get the food, and you can make the blankets," said Rocky to the animals. Everyone was so excited to help. + +They all worked together to prepare the most perfect picnic. Rocky got all the food from the forest and the other animals made the blankets nice and cozy. + +When everything was ready, they all sat down to eat. "This picnic is fun!" said Rocky. Everyone was so happy to enjoy the day with their new friend, Rocky the squirrel. +A boy and a girl were very good friends. Every day they played together in the park. One day, the boy found a peanut on the ground. He valued it very much as he was very hungry. He thought it would be a nice treat. But when he looked closer, he realised it was filthy. He knew he couldn't eat it. + +The girl saw the peanut too. She was sad that the boy couldn't enjoy it. So she asked if she could have the peanut. The boy agreed and the girl happily took it. + +They went to her house, but before the girl could eat the peanut, her mom found it and told her off. She was very angry and threw the peanut away. + +The boy and girl were both sad that the peanut was gone. They had valued it so much, but in the end it wasn't of any use. +Once upon a time there was a sun. It shone high in the sky and was very bright. In a little town below the sun, there was a rich man. He had money and lots of nice things. + +One day the rich man said, "I want to go and see the sun!" He grabbed his hat and coat, and set off to find the sun. + +When the rich man reached the top of the hill, he looked up to the sky. The sun was so bright and beautiful. He was so happy! He waved his hands in the air and said, "Hello sun!" The sun smiled and kept shining. + +The rich man came back to the town and he was smiling. He said to everyone, "I saw the sun! It was so beautiful!" Everyone smiled and said "That's wonderful!" + +The rich man was so happy. He was very rich, but seeing the sun made him even richer. +Once upon a time there was a radish. It was the most incredible radish the world had ever seen. Every day it would do something special; right now it was floating in the air. + +A 3 year old girl, who was walking by, stopped to look and see what was happening. "Wow", she said with wide eyes, "how can it do that?" + +The radish shrugged and started to bob up and down. The girl couldn't believe her eyes, it was like a magic trick. She stepped closer and stared in wonder. + +The radish began to spin around and around. Its amazing tricks kept getting better and better. The girl kept watching in awe, never taking her eyes off the incredible radish. She was going to remember this experience for many years to come. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and her name was Emily. One day Emily found a mysterious bottle. She wondered what was inside so she picked it up with both of her hands. By the time she got a closer look, Emily panicked. She didn't know what was inside. She shook it gently and heard a mild rattle. She opened it and saw a mild glow coming out. Emily stared in amazement. She had found a magic bottle! Emily smiled and went off to show her mommy. +"Where did the lamp go?" asked the little girl, she was only three years old. Her mum smiled and said, "I'm sure it's not too far away sweetie." + +The little girl kept looking around, until she spotted the lamp tucked away behind the sofa. "Ah, there it is!" she said, feeling proud that she had found it. She carefully made her way over and picked it up. + +The lamp was charming and she knew it would make her room look even cozier. Her mum helped her to put it on the table and turned it on. + +The little girl gasped in delight. "It's so beautiful," she exclaimed. Her mum smiled and said, "I knew you'd love it!" +Every day, Sally and her dad would move to the mill. It was a big, bustling place. Sally was 3 and loved watching all the people move around. + +One day, Sally noticed a big, brown cow. It was very bossy, pushing the other animals away. It seemed to take charge of the mill. It would move sheep in the right direction. + +When Sally asked her dad why the cow was so bossy he laughed. He said the cow was just doing what he was told by the farmer. + +Sally smiled as she watched the bossy cow move around the mill. She wished she could be as bossy as the cow one day! +Once there was a boy. He was so excited to find a secret word. He went to a rock and began to look. He pushed and he pulled, but the rock would not move. + +The boy did not give up. He kept pushing and pulling until finally, the rock moved! He saw a strange word that he did not understand. It was unknown. + +He was sure the word brought luck. He wanted to keep it forever but then the rock rolled back over the word and covered it. The boy felt so sad. He was sure the word would have been special and he could never find it again. + +The boy went back home. He thought and thought about the unknown word but soon he forgot it. He never saw the secret word again. +Mum was in the kitchen, preparing a pie. She was very busy mixing together lots of yummy ingredients. She put flour, sugar, butter and some carrots. Then she stirred them all up with a spoon. + +Mum smiled as she began to shape the pie. She rolled the dough with a rolling pin and the kitchen became filled with a delicious smell. + +Afterwards, she put the pie in the oven and waited. She smiled again when the crazy steam began to rise from the pie. + +After a short time, Mum took the pie out of the oven. It smelt so good! The pie was golden and made everyone in the house smile. + +Mum served the pie to her family and they all enjoyed it. They thanked mum for the delicious pie. It was a very special day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Sarah. One day Sarah was feeling very frustrated. She wanted to do something but didn't know what. + +Sarah noticed a big pot in the corner of the room. She was curious and walked over to it. Then she realised that it was full of Lego pieces! + +At first, Sarah didn't know what to do. But then she remembered how she used to build and play with Lego with her Mommy. She started to make little towers, cars and even a tiny airplane. + +It was so much fun. Sarah was so happy that she almost forgot all about her frustration. + +The end. +Jill and Jack were best friends. They wanted to have an adventurous day, so they decided to do a trade. Jill had a toy car and Jack had a teddy bear. They traded and had so much fun playing with each other's toys. + +But then, something unfortunate happened. They started arguing which toy was better and they had a big fight. They both wanted their own toy back. + +Jack refused to finish the trade, so Jill got very angry. She took both toys and ran away. Jack was very sad and disappointed. + +The friends had a bad finish to their adventurous day. They realized that friendship was more important than any toy. +Once there was a bunny who was very scared. She did not have anyone to help her feel better. + +But then a thoughtful bird saw her crying and decided to help her. He flew down and landed on a board near her. + +The bird softly comforted the bunny and made her feel better. He chirped and sang the sweetest songs. The bunny couldn't help but smile. + +The bird hopped from the board and flew away. But the bunny was so thankful for his help. She was smiling from ear to ear and was no longer scared. +Once upon a time there was a humble frog who lived in a pond. He loved to dance and every night, he would come out of his pond and look for a big, white sheet. + +On a beautiful night, the frog found the perfect sheet and said, "Let's dance!" He hopped onto the sheet and began to jump up and down. The frog danced around the sheet until he was out of breath. + +Then, he heard a voice say, "Who are you and what are you doing?" The frog was so surprised that he forgot to be humble. + +The voice belonged to a kind old lady who was sitting on a bench near the pond. She said, "Frog, why don't you join me every night for a dance on this sheet?" + +The frog was delighted and hopped back onto the sheet. Every night after that, the frog was there, hopping around the sheet with the old lady, enjoying the night sky and twinkling stars. +Once upon a time, there was a little sheep called Daisy. She lived on a farm with a lot of other sheep. Every morning, Daisy woke up and ran outside to play. She loved to roll around in the soft, green grass and feel the sunshine on her fur. She was always very clean. + +One day, Daisy noticed something strange. Nearby, the grass was growing very tall. She saw that there were more sheep around, too! + +"What do you think is going on?" Daisy asked one of the other sheep. + +"The farmer is growing lots of grass to feed us!" said the other sheep. + +So Daisy kept eating the clean, green grass and soon she was bigger and fatter than ever! She was happy because the farmer was taking care of them, and they were all happy and content. +One day, there was a dependable shoe. It remained on the floor all day. It was the only shoe in the house. + +Suddenly, a little girl appeared. She saw the shoe and smiled. She knew it was a dependable shoe. She picked it up and put it on her foot. Now she had two shoes! + +The little girl walked around the house with her shoes. She kept them on her feet and they remained dependable. They kept her feet safe and warm. + +The little girl was happy with her dependable shoes. She continued to wear them for many days. Her shoes remained dependable and kept her feet safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susie who was three years old. She was always very curious, especially about the attic in her house. One day, when Susie was playing in the attic, she saw something rough and furry. It was a little kitten who was lost and scared. Susie wanted to help it and she chose to save the poor kitten. + +Susie petted the kitten and it started to feel safe. With Susie's help, the little kitten was able to escape from the attic. It meowed loudly in happiness. Susie smiled and patted the kitten some more. The kitten followed Susie all the way home. + +From then on, Susie and the kitten were best friends. They always played in the attic and kept each other safe. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl. She wanted to explore the world, so she went to the playground. In the playground, there was a big swing. The girl was excited and wanted to try it. + +She sat down in the swing and began to go back and forth. All of a sudden, she heard a crack! Her swing had broken. She started to cry. + +But then a kind person came by. He said he could help. He replaced the broken swing with a nice new one. She was so happy and started swinging again! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a young girl called Belinda. She was only 3 years old and loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Belinda was walking through a meadow when she spotted a small animal. It had big eyes and two small ears. Belinda wanted to take a closer look, but the animal kept blinking quickly. So Belinda slowly moved closer and then she realised what it was - a tiny rabbit. + +Belinda was very excited and she knelt down on her knee to get a better view of the rabbit. She reached out her hand, but the rabbit hopped away faster than Belinda could catch it. Belinda followed the rabbit, but it was too quick for her. + +She eventually stopped and looked around. Even though she couldn't catch the young rabbit, she was still happy to watch it hopping away into the meadow. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were walking outdoors and decided to take a break in Jack's backyard. + +Jack looked around and said, "I think it looks safe to play around here." + +Jill agreed and said, "Let's play a game!" + +But then, Jack thought of something else. "I know!", he exclaimed, "let's pump some gas!" + +Jill was very excited and together they pumped the gas. Then they decided to make their families a yummy dinner with their new gas. + +They had so much fun, and best of all, it was safe. They cooked delicious food and shared it with their families. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He had a very fancy bell. He loved to play with it and he would start ringing it as soon as he woke up each morning. One day, Jack had a very special idea. He decided to start a special bell ringing club! He invited all of his friends over to play. Everyone was so excited, and everyone had a bell too. They made a lot of noise ringing the bells together. + +The bells kept ringing and it was getting louder and louder. In the end, they made such a racket that the neighbor called the police! The police were so surprised when they saw all the little kids ringing the fancy bells. They laughed and said it was the best club ever! + +Jack was very proud of himself. From that day on, every weekend, he and his friends would start the bell ringing club. They soon became the best bell ringing club in town! +Tommy was playing in the garden all alone. He loved running through the grass, playing tag with the wind. He heard a noise coming from the neighbour's house and he went to take a look. Tommy saw the neighbour's garden filled with blue toys and he thought it looked like fun. + +So Tommy decided to jump over the fence and started to play. He ran around with the blue toys and made a big, messy pile together. He enjoyed himself and played for a long time. + +But when Tommy looked again, he saw how messy he had made the garden and how his neighbour's toys were all over the place. His neighbour had worked so hard to make the garden nice and now it was all in a mess. + +Tommy felt sorry and he picked up each toy carefully and put it back to where it belonged. When he was finished he heard a voice coming from the house and when he looked up he saw his neighbour smiling at him. + +Tommy realised that it's important to respect other people's things. He had made a mistake and it was hard work to fix it. But by being honest and doing his best to clean up the mess, he'd managed to make everything better again. +Once upon a time there was a pot. The pot sat in the corner of a room and every now and then someone would come over to it and look inside. + +One day, a little girl named Sarah came to the pot. She let out a giggle, for she could smell something smelly in the pot. + +Sarah then peeked inside and knew what the smelly thing was: a big smelly onion. She knew she wanted to play with it, so she asked the pot if she could take it out. + +The pot said yes, and Sarah happily pulled the onion out and began to play. Sarah had so much fun playing with the onion that she let out a big chuckle and started dancing around the room. + +The smelly onion made Sarah laugh, and she enjoyed playing with it so much that she didn't want to let it go. Sarah then asked the pot to let her keep the onion and the pot agreed. + +So, Sarah was able to keep the smelly onion and she played with it forever and ever! +One day, something happened at the mill. Everything was very organized. Workers bustled around, carrying out their tasks. They moved fast, but it was very organized. At the end of the day, they all went home. Then, something else happened! All the machines started up and the mill was busy again. The workers came back to work. They worked hard and made sure everything ran smoothly. Soon, the mill was organized again and everything worked perfectly. The workers were happy with the results and went home for a rest. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree in a green field. It was many years old, and had never been touched. Every day the Tree stood tall and proud, and the animals of the forest would come to it for shelter. + +One day, a strong wind blew through the Forest. The sky became dark, and the animals were scared. The Tree stood strong, however, and welcomed the animals in. + +The next day, the Tree was even more troubled. It could feel something bad was coming. But it still stood strong and welcomed the animals. + +Eventually a huge storm came and the Tree shook from the wind and the rain. But it withstood the storm and remained standing, protecting the animals in its branches. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to stay strong in the face of adversity. Even when something seems troubling, it can be overcome if we are welcomed and brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane liked to dress up in her favorite costume. One day, she put on the costume, but it was too dark. She wanted it to be lighter, so she asked her mom to help. Mom said she could fix it, and she found some colorful material and some shiny buttons. Jane watched as Mom sewed the buttons on and added the colorful material to the costume. The costume looked bright and fun! Jane was so happy, and she danced around the living room with her bright costume. Soon it was time for bed, but Jane didn't want to take off the costume. She knew Mom had worked hard to fix it, and she wanted to keep wearing it. Mom was also happy, and she gave Jane a big hug with her costume on. It was a great day, and Jane had a lot of fun. +The sun gave off lots of warmth as Bob walked slowly down the street. As he strolled, he saw an elderly lady with a white cane. He waved and smiled, but she didn't wave back. With a puzzled look Bob wondered why the lady didn't respond. He wanted to help the elderly lady but he wasn't sure how. + +Bob decided to remain near the elderly lady. As he stayed close, he saw a truck driving very fast around the corner. The truck was not slowing down and the elderly lady was in its path. Bob shouted and waved his hands but the truck was going too fast. Suddenly, the truck driver blew his horn and the elderly lady moved out of the way. + +Bob thanked the truck driver for sounding the horn. He realized the elderly lady needed help and the truck's horn was there to ensure her safety. Because of the horn's warning, the elderly lady remained safe from harm. + +Bob was very happy that the elderly lady remained safe and knew that the truck driver's horn was a lifesaver. He waved goodbye to the elderly lady as she thanked the truck driver for his help. From then on, Bob always remembered to remain aware and keep a lookout for the elderly. He knew the power of the truck's horn and its importance in keeping the elderly safe. +Once there was a wise little bird named Peep. Peep was a happy creature that loved to whistle. One day, Peep had a problem. She didn’t know what direction to go - right or left. She shut her eyes and thought very hard. + +Suddenly, Peep heard a sound. She looked up and saw a strange bird, singing a beautiful song. This bird was the very wise owl! The owl sang a song that said ‘turn left!’ Peep opened her eyes and smiled. She knew what she had to do. + +So, Peep spread her wings and began to fly. She flew to the left and whistled as she went. It wasn’t long before she found her way home. She was very grateful to the wise owl for guiding her. From then on, whenever she was lost, Peep knew exactly which way to go. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She had long, blonde hair, and a happy smile. One day, Jane was playing in her room when she found an old rag. She picked it up, and it made her smile. + +Jane decided to take the rag outside and have some fun. She ran all around the yard with it, waving it in the air and smiling. Soon, the rag ripped in two. Jane kept one piece, and gave the other to her friend. + +Then, the two of them went for a walk in the park. They played tag and laughed, and the rag went with them. Jane tied it around her waist, and it made her feel so long and happy! They walked around the park the whole day, smiling and having fun. + +Finally, it was time to go home. The two of them hugged goodbye and Jane took her rag home. She placed it in a special box on her shelf, right next to her smile. Jane knew that she would always have her rag and her smile with her, no matter where she went. +Once upon a time there was a jolly pig. She was a very happy pig and always made everyone she met smile. One day, she was walking down the lane when she saw a big steak. The steak looked so juicy and delicious that the pig's mouth started to water. + +She decided to take a bite, but suddenly she heard a voice. It was a dog, who warned, "Don't eat that steak, it's not your steak!" The pig stopped, and listened to the wise dog's words. She knew that the dog was right and should not take what doesn't belong to her. + +So the jolly pig ran away and found an apple tree to eat its juicy fruit instead. She was happy and enjoyed the apples very much. From then on, the pig always remembered to listen to anyone who warned her, and she always stayed away from things that weren't hers. +One day, a little girl named Clara was playing in the backyard. She had her favorite toy, a toy tank. Suddenly, she heard a noise. It was a very smart robot. + +The robot looked at Clara and said, "Hello, please play with me." Clara was very scared, but the robot reassured her, "Don't be scared, I'm intelligent and I'm very friendly." So Clara agreed. + +They played together. Clara showed the robot her toy tank. The robot was very excited and said, "Oooh, please let me play with it too!" Clara smiled and said, "Yes!" + +The robot and Clara had lots of fun together. The robot was so intelligent that it figured out how to operate the tank with its clever little claw-like hands. + +When it was time for Clara to go inside, the robot said goodbye and thanked her for the fun play time. It waved goodbye as she went inside. What a smart robot! +Jim was preparing for a special day. He put on his jacket and said goodbye to his friendly dog. He said, "I'm going on an adventure, but I'll be back soon". + +Jim went outside and met a new friend. He was a friendly giant who said he knew the way to a place that Jim had always wanted to visit. Jim was so excited and couldn't wait to see the place. + +They set off on their journey and before long the sun was beginning to set. Suddenly the friendly giant said that they had to stop and prepare for the night. Jim looked around and sure enough, he spotted a perfect spot for them to rest. + +When they arrived, the friendly giant started setting up a campfire and then he put his jacket away in a nearby tree. Jim was happy because he knew the next day would be a great adventure. + +When the morning came, the friendly giant was already up and getting ready. He said they were going on a special journey and they needed to be prepared. Jim was so excited he put on his special jacket. + +The giant and Jim set off and before long they had arrived at Jim's dream destination. Even though it was a long journey, it was worth it to share such a special adventure with his friendly new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle bear. He was walking through a park when he bumped into a little mouse. + +"Hello!" said the mouse. + +"Hi!" said the bear. + +"I think you’re carrying something on your back!" said the mouse. + +"Yes, I am!" said the bear. + +The bear showed the mouse a tray that he was carrying. + +"It's really heavy!" said the bear. + +"Let me help you!" said the mouse. + +The mouse grabbed one end of the tray, and the bear grabbed the other. They both started to weigh it. + +"It's very heavy!". said the mouse. + +"Yes, let's put it down," said the bear. + +The bear and the mouse put the tray down on the ground. + +"Thanks for your help, Mouse," said the bear. + +"No problem, Bear," said the mouse. "It's always nice to see a gentle bear like you!" +Andrew walked into the kitchen and saw his mom looking serious. He asked her what was wrong, but she didn't answer. + +"Mom, why are you looking so serious?", Andrew asked. + +His mom sighed. + +"Andrew, I need to go to the store. Can you stay here and watch the cupboard for me?" + +Andrew was excited. He knew what it meant to watch the cupboard. He went into the living room and sat in front of the cupboard. He waited for a long time, but his mom never came back. + +Finally, Andrew decided to go and look for her. He was scared, but he was brave. He opened the door to the store and looked around. He saw his mom, but she was in trouble. + +Two men had her pinned to the ground and were shouting at her. Andrew tried to help, but he was too small. He started to cry, and the men looked at him. They stopped their fighting and ran away. + +Andrew's mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, sweetheart. Let's go home." + +But when they got back, they found that the cupboard had been broken into. Someone had stolen all their food and money. + +Andrew and his mom were devastated. They had nothing left. It was a very serious situation. +The little girl wanted to tell her mom something, but she was too scared. She was in pain and she just wanted someone to help her. She tried to tell her mom but the words wouldn't come out. She was too scared and everything around her was so quiet. + +Instead, she started to cry. Her mom rushed over to her and hugged her tightly. She asked her what was wrong, but the little girl couldn't tell her. She looked sad and scared, so her mom asked her to keep trying. + +But the little girl was so quiet, she just shook her head. It was a long time before the little girl found the courage to tell her mom. When she finally did, her mom was filled with sadness. She had been in a lot of pain for a long time and nobody knew. + +It was too late. The little girl had kept her pain hidden too long and now there was nothing that could be done. The little girl's mom hugged her tightly and promised never to forget. Sadly the little girl never felt better, the pain stayed with her until the very end. +Jack was excited to go to the new theatre and perform in the show. The show was the best of all and he could not wait. He had a pick that he was carrying. He was sure it would help him with his performance. + +The night of the show finally came and Jack was eager to get on stage. He took his pick and began the show. Everything was going great until he made a mistake. It was a costly mistake, and the audience did not like it. + +The show came to a halt, and Jack knew he had failed. He was so embarrassed that he couldn't continue. He had failed to perform perfectly for the audience. He was very sad and he wanted to go home. + +Jack sadly took his pick and walked away. He never returned to the theatre again. He made sure to never forget the lesson he had learned from his bad experience. +Once upon a time there was a family who loved picnics. They went on picnics almost every weekend. + +One weekend, the family was eager to have a picnic. They grabbed their picnic basket and blankets and headed to the park. + +When they got to the park, they spread out the blankets and started to unpack all the food. But then they noticed that the area was not very clean. + +So the dad grabbed a broom and together, the whole family started to clean the area. They swept away the leaves and dirt, and made sure there were no rocks around. + +Once the area was clean, the family were happy. They sat down and started their yummy picnic. They talked, laughed and had a great time. + +And that is the story of the family who had a clean and eager picnic picnic! +Once there was a boy who was very clumsy. He loved to go outside and explore, so every day he went to a nearby forest. + +Today, he was looking for a special leaf. He searched and searched through the trees, but he couldn't find one. Suddenly, he heard a rustling noise in the bushes and he saw a yellow leaf. + +He was so excited to have finally found the leaf! He tried to grab it, but he was too clumsy. The leaf flew into the air, and the wind carried it away. + +The boy was very sad and he decided to look for more leaves. He found many different colors and shapes. He gathered them all up and he put them in his pocket for safekeeping. + +The boy went home with the leaves and he had a big smile on his face. He was very proud and happy to have found some special leaves. +Toby and Nate were best friends. They always had a lot of fun doing things together. Today, they were going out for lunch. Toby was really excited! + +As they went to the cafe, Toby saw a huge menu on the wall. It had hamburgers, salads, hot dogs and shakes. It was amazing! + +Nate said, "Toby, what would you like to have?" Toby looked at the menu and said, "A hamburger, please!" + +Nate said, "I'll lend it to you!". Toby thought, "What does that mean?". + +Nate smiled and said, "It means I will give you money to buy the hamburger." Toby was so happy! He thanked his friend, and the two went to buy the hamburger. + +It was the best meal Toby ever had, and he was so thankful to his friend for lending him the money to buy it. All in all, it was an amazing day! +Once upon a time there was a curious little boy. He loved to explore and try new things. He always wanted to know why things worked the way they did. + +One day, he was exploring his backyard and he saw something new. It was a switch. He ran up to it and tried to push it. At first, the switch didn't move, but the little boy was very persistent. He kept trying and eventually the switch flipped open. He was so excited. + +He quickly ran back to see what would happen but nothing seemed to happen. He was a bit confused, so he kept pushing the switch, but nothing changed. Then a voice shouted at him to stop. + +The voice belonged to his mom. She explained to him that the switch was connected to the lights, but that he wasn't allowed to change them. She told him that he must resist the temptation to play with it, even if it was fun. + +The little boy listened to his mother and remembered her lesson. He learned that it is important to resist any temptation to do something that could be dangerous, even if it seemed fun at the time. He also learned that being persistent can help you reach your goals, but you must do it in the right way. +One day, Tim and Joe were playing in the park. Tim had a really cool toy and Joe was feeling jealous. As they were playing, the sun was shining brightly above them. + +Joe said to Tim, "My toy is cooler than yours." Tim laughed and said, "No way, you're just jealous. Mine is way better." + +Joe started to get annoyed. He stomped his feet and shouted, "It's not fair!" + +But Tim just smiled and said, "It's ok Joe. We can share my toy, and then we can both play with it together." + +Joe nodded, feeling a bit better. The two boys started to play, and the sun continued to shine brightly. They laughed and joked together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a generous old man. Every day he would stir a big pot of delicious soup. Everyone in the village knew about the old man and his soup. One day, the old man decided to get creative. He stirred in some new ingredients from the left shelf of his kitchen. To the old man's surprise, the soup turned out even tastier. Everyone in the village loved the old man's soup even more. The old man was pleased, and he was generous enough to give the village the soup for free. From then on, everyone kept coming back to the old man's house for their delicious soup. Everyone enjoyed the generous old man's delicious soup, and they were forever grateful. +Once upon a time, there was a green triangle named Trixie. Trixie was so excited! She was off to a trip to the castle. She was going to meet the King, who had kindly invited her to spend the day. + +When Trixie arrived at the castle, she was so amazed at its beauty. She went in, and saw the King. She said hello, and he replied in a kind voice, "Well hello there! What is your name?" + +Trixie smiled and said, "My name is Trixie. I am a green triangle." + +The King clapped his hands together and said, "How wonderful that you have come to visit us! We are so glad to have you here!" + +Trixie was so happy and she said, "Thank you very much, Your Majesty. I am so excited to be here!" + +The King smiled, and then he said, "Come, let us explore the castle together!" + +Trixie and the King went all around the castle, and Trixie had the most wonderful time. They talked about all sorts of things, and explored all the different rooms. + +At the end of the day, Trixie waved goodbye to the King before she went home. It had been the best day ever! +One day, Sam and his family moved into a new house. Sam was very excited to explore his new house and he noticed a peculiar door in the attic. He was so eager to see what was behind the door that he shouted, "Can I go in?!" + +Sam's mother warned him that the attic was long, dark, and spooky. She told him he must never open the attic door. But Sam was brave and a bit disobedient. + +The next day, Sam decided to explore the attic door. He opened it and was relieved to see that the attic wasn't scary at all. But then, out of nowhere, a giant mouse appeared and the attic filled with screaming and scurrying. Sam was so frightened, he shouted at the top of his lungs. + +The mouse jumped out of the attic and ran out of the house. Sam's mother heard the shouting and rushed to the attic. She scolded Sam for disobeying her and warned him that bad things can happen when you do something dangerous. + +Sam was so scared of being scolded again that he made sure not to disobey his mother ever again. He learned his lesson the hard way and never opened the attic door again. +Mia was walking along the street when she saw a cafe. The cafe had a big window, and in the window was a menu that was display. Mia was three-years-old, so she couldn't read the menu, but she saw a drawing of an ice cream that looked so tasty she just had to have it! + +“It looks soo good,†she thought. + +Mia went inside the cafe and saw the owner. + +“What can I get for you little one?†the owner said. + +Mia pointed to the menu, “I want that, the one with the picture of the ice cream†+ +“That is something special,†the owner said. “I only make it when I'm in the right mood. Come back tomorrow and I will see if I'm in the mood.†+ +Mia was disappointed, but she thanked the owner and left. + +The next day, Mia returned to the cafe and saw the menu was still display in the window. She went inside, full of hope that the owner would be in the mood to make her ice cream. + +“Welcome back!" the owner said with a smile. + +Mia was excited, and she asked if the owner was in the mood. + +The owner laughed, "Yes, I am in the mood and here is your ice cream. It's +Molly was playing outside in the garden when she heard a loud bang. She turned around to see her Mom standing next to a broken flowerpot. Her Mom's eyes were filled with tears and Molly started to cry too. + +Molly's Mom said, "It's ok sweetheart. I'm sorry I made that loud noise. Can you forgive me?" + +Molly nodded her head and hugged her mom tight. Molly's Mom smiled and said, "Thank you for forgiving me. Now, let's try and repair this flowerpot. It is made of steel so it won't break so easily next time". + +Molly and her Mom grabbed the pieces of steel and carefully put them back together. Molly was very glad to see the flowerpot all in one piece again. + +Molly's Mom said "Well done, Molly! I'm so proud of you for being so helpful". + +Molly smiled and felt a warm feeling inside her heart. She was glad that she forgave her Mom. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Ruby. She had a problem that she couldn't solve. She asked her mum what to do. + +Mum said, "We need to find the root of the problem." + +Ruby thought and thought and she figured out what it was. She had been moving too slow. + +So Ruby started to move faster. She ran and jumped and hopped. She even skipped down the street. + +The problem was solved. Ruby smiled and said, "Thank you, Mum, for helping me solve this problem!" +There was a girl and her brother who liked to play outside a lot. One day, they were walking and they came to a wide field. They decided to have some fun and ran everywhere. Suddenly, the brother turned and saw something amazing. He shouted to his sister and they ran together to see it. It was a big tree with lots of branches! The girl touched the bark and it felt rough. The brother turned, wide-eyed and shouted with excitement. “Look, we can climb the branches and explore!†They both climbed, swinging from branch to branch. Suddenly, the girl turned and when she looked down, she saw a big surprise – lots of colourful fruit! She and her brother cheered and laughed with happiness. They filled their pockets with the fruit and together they ran back home, laughing and shouting and turning around with each other. +Once upon a time, in a small town, lived a boy named Tim. Tim was a kind boy who loved to help his neighbors. One day, he saw his neighbor, Mr. Brown, in the garden. Mr. Brown looked sad. + +"Mr. Brown, why are you sad?" asked Tim. Mr. Brown said, "My cat is stuck in the tree. I need help to save her." Tim knew just what to do. He ran home and got a long stick. It was the perfect size. + +Tim went back to Mr. Brown's garden. He used the long stick to save the cat from the tree. Mr. Brown was very happy. "Thank you, Tim!" he said. "You are a very good neighbor." Tim smiled and went back home, feeling proud of his good deed. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was an old car. The old car was sad because it could not go fast like the new cars. The old car had many wrecks and was not shiny anymore. + +One day, a kind man saw the old car and said, "I can change you and make you happy again." The old car was excited and said, "Yes, please help me!" + +The kind man worked hard to change the old car. He fixed the wrecks and made it shiny again. The old car was very happy and could go fast like the new cars. The old car and the kind man became best friends and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a peaceful town with a big square. In the square, kids and animals played all day. They were very happy. + +One day, a little girl named Lily met a talking cat in the square. The cat said, "Hi, I am Tom. Can you help me find my toy?" Lily nodded and they looked for the toy together. + +They found the toy under a tree. Tom was so happy that he started to dance. Lily and her friends began to clap their hands. They all applauded Tom's dance. At the end of the day, everyone went home with a big smile. +Once upon a time, in a small hut, there lived a cute little girl named Mia. She had a pet cat named Fluffy. Mia and Fluffy loved to play and have fun all day. + +One day, Mia said to Fluffy, "It's time to feed you, my cute cat!" She took a bowl and filled it with yummy cat food. "Here you go, Fluffy! Eat and be happy," Mia said with a big smile. Fluffy ate the food and purred happily. + +After Fluffy ate, they went outside to play. They ran, jumped, and laughed together. As the sun went down, Mia and Fluffy went back to their cozy hut. They were happy and tired from their fun day. They hugged each other and went to sleep, dreaming of more happy days to come. +One day, a cop named Bob went to work. It was an icy day outside. Bob had to dress in a warm coat, hat, and gloves. He was ready to help people. + +Bob walked down the street. He saw a boy named Tim. Tim was cold and lost. "Can you help me?" asked Tim. "Yes," said Bob. "I will take you home." + +They walked and walked. But they could not find Tim's home. Bob and Tim were very sad. They sat on the icy ground and cried. The end. +Once upon a time, in a big, green forest, there was a bright, orange tiger. The tiger liked to play and have fun. One day, the tiger and his friends decided to play a game. The game was called "hide and seek." + +The bright tiger was very good at hiding. He would hide behind trees, in tall grass, and sometimes even in the water. His friends would look and look, but they could not find him. The tiger would laugh and jump out when they got close. + +One day, while they were playing, the bright tiger found the best hiding spot ever. He hid in a big bush with pretty flowers. His friends looked for him all day, but they could not find him. The bright tiger was so happy that he had won the game. He jumped out of the bush and roared with joy. From that day on, the bright tiger was known as the best hider in the forest. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the airport with his mom and dad. They were going to see the big planes. Tim was very excited. + +At the airport, Tim saw a broken toy plane on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. "Mom, look! This plane is broken," Tim said. His mom told him they could fix it at home. + +Tim walked around the airport and saw a pilot. The pilot was wearing a blue hat and a big smile. Tim wanted to speak to the pilot. He asked, "Can you fly the big planes?" The pilot said, "Yes, I can! I love to fly the big planes in the sky. One day, you can fly a big plane too!" + +Tim was very happy. He went home with his mom and dad, and they fixed the broken toy plane together. Tim played with his toy plane, thinking about the day he could fly a big plane like the pilot. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitten named Mimi. Mimi was always restless. She would run and jump all day. One day, Mimi saw her friend, Tim the dog, sorting his toys. + +"Hi Tim, what are you doing?" asked Mimi. +"I'm sorting my toys, Mimi," said Tim. "Do you want to help me?" + +Mimi thought it would be fun to help Tim, so they sorted the toys together. They put the big toys in one pile and the small toys in another pile. Mimi felt happy to help her friend. + +Later, Mimi and Tim went to play outside. They saw a big tree with a toy stuck in the branches. Mimi remembered how she helped Tim sort his toys. She knew she could help again. Mimi climbed the tree and got the toy down. Tim was very happy. + +From that day on, Mimi and Tim were the best of friends. They always helped each other and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely tree in a big park. The tree had no friends. It was very sad. One day, a little boy named Tim came to the park. He saw the lonely tree and wanted to be its friend. + +Tim said, "Hi, tree! Can I touch you?" The tree was very happy. Tim touched the tree and felt its strong bark. The tree told Tim, "I have a secret. When you touch me and make a turn, something fun will happen." + +Tim was excited. He touched the tree and made a turn. Suddenly, the tree changed into a big slide. Tim was so happy! He played on the slide all day long. The tree was no longer lonely, and Tim had a new friend. They both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Mimi. Mimi was very eager to make new friends. One day, Mimi saw a big dog named Buddy. Mimi dared to say hello to Buddy. + +Buddy had a hurt leg. Mimi wanted to help Buddy feel better. Mimi gave Buddy a massage on his leg. Buddy felt much better and they became good friends. + +The other animals saw Mimi and Buddy being friends. They learned that if you dare to be kind and help others, you can make new friends too. And everyone lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle cat named Fluffy. Fluffy lived on a farm with many animals. The farm had cows, pigs, and chickens. Fluffy liked to play with all her friends on the farm. + +One day, Fluffy and her friends were playing a fun game. They would run, then pause, and then run again. All the animals laughed and had a great time playing this game. + +As the sun went down, Fluffy and her friends got tired. They all went back to their homes on the farm. Fluffy curled up in her warm bed and fell asleep. She had a happy day playing with her friends and couldn't wait to play again tomorrow. +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing outside. He was running and having fun. But then, he fell down and got hurt. His knee was red and it hurt a lot. Tim started to cry. + +His mom heard him cry and rushed to help him. She said, "Oh no, Tim! You are hurt. Let's go see the nurse to make it all better." Tim and his mom went inside to see the nurse. + +The nurse looked at Tim's knee and said, "Don't worry, Tim. I will help you." She put a band-aid on his knee and gave him a hug. Tim stopped crying and said, "Thank you, nurse!" Now Tim was happy and went back to play with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little dog named Tiny. Yesterday, Tiny saw a big, yummy cake on the table. He wanted to eat it, but he knew it was not his. Tiny's friend, Cat, saw him looking at the cake. + +Cat said, "Tiny, don't eat the cake. You will be punished." + +Tiny did not listen. When no one was looking, he ate the whole cake. Later, Mom found out and was not happy. She punished Tiny by not giving him treats for a day. + +Tiny was sad, but he learned his lesson. From that day on, he never took what was not his. And he and Cat stayed good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse. The mouse was very dependable. Every day, the mouse would learn new things. He had many friends who liked him because he was always there to help. + +One day, a big cat came to the mouse's home. The cat wanted to eat the mouse. The mouse was scared, but he knew he had to do something. He thought about what he had learned to stop the cat. + +The mouse had an idea. He ran very fast and climbed up a tree. The cat tried to follow, but it was too big. The mouse's friends saw how brave and dependable he was. They all cheered for the mouse, and the cat went away. + +From that day on, the mouse was even more dependable. He learned more and more to help his friends. The mouse and his friends lived happily ever after, and they knew they could always count on each other. +One day, a little girl named Amy was in her room. She wanted to play with her favorite toy, but it was hidden. She looked under her bed, but it was not there. She looked in her toy box, but it was not there either. Amy was sad and did not know where to find her toy. + +Amy's mom came into the room and asked, "Why are you sad, Amy?" Amy told her mom, "I can't find my toy. It is hidden and I don't know where it is." Her mom said, "Let's move things around in the room and look for it together." + +They started to move the big chair, and there was the toy! Amy was happy to find her toy and said, "Thank you, mom!" They put the chair back and played with the toy together. From that day on, Amy learned to always put her toys away so they would not be hidden again. +Once upon a time, there was a little hungry cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to eat fish. One day, she went to the river to catch some fish. She saw a big fish in the water and tried to catch it. + +Kitty jumped in the water and tried to grab the fish. But the fish was too fast! Kitty got a big knot in her tail from trying so hard. She was sad and still very hungry. + +Kitty went back home and saw her friend, Birdie. Birdie was folding a paper to make a pretty flower. Birdie saw Kitty's sad face and the knot in her tail. Birdie helped Kitty untie the knot and gave her some fish to eat. Kitty was happy and not hungry anymore. They both played and had a fun day. +One day, a big spoiled cat named Tom went to the sea. He saw a nice yacht. Tom wanted to play on the yacht. He jumped on it and started to play. + +As Tom played, he met a little mouse named Jerry. Jerry said, "Hi Tom, can I play with you?" Tom yawned and said, "No, I don't want to play with you. I am a big cat and you are just a little mouse." + +Jerry felt sad and went away. Tom kept playing alone on the yacht. The yacht started to move. Tom did not know how to stop it. He was scared. + +The yacht went far away into the sea. Tom could not see the land anymore. He was all alone and lost. Jerry was safe on the land, but Tom was stuck on the yacht with no one to help him. +One day, a girl named Sue found a mop. She thought it was a creative toy. She played with it all day. She made it dance, jump, and spin. She even made a hat for the mop. Sue was very happy. + +Sue's friend, Tim, saw her playing with the mop. He asked, "Can I play with your mop, Sue?" Sue said, "Yes, but you need to pay me one hug." Tim gave Sue a big hug, and they played together. They had so much fun with the mop. + +At the end of the day, Sue and Tim learned that sharing is good. They also learned that they can have fun with simple things like a mop. The moral of the story is to be creative and share with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside on the warm ground. One day, her mommy asked her to pack her toys. Lily found it difficult because she had so many toys. + +Lily's mommy said, "Lily, can you pack your toys, please?" Lily tried her best, but she was still finding it difficult. She asked her mommy for help. "Mommy, can you help me pack my toys? It's difficult." Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Let's pack your toys together." + +They both worked together to pack all of Lily's toys. It was not difficult anymore because they helped each other. When they were done, Lily and her mommy played on the ground with the toys they had packed. They had a great time and laughed a lot. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She lived in a high tree with her friend, a bird named Sky. They were very happy together. One day, Lily wanted to marry a prince. But she did not know how to find one. + +Lily asked Sky to help her. Sky flew far away to find a prince. He found a prince in a big castle. The prince was locked in a cell. Sky knew he had to help the prince. Sky found the key and opened the cell. The prince was free! + +The prince went to the high tree and met Lily. They married and were very happy. The prince learned that friends can help you in hard times. And Lily learned that love can be found in unexpected places. The moral value is that friends are important and can help you when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy raven. The raven liked to whistle all day. One day, the raven met a little boy. The boy said, "Hi, raven! Why are you so sleepy?" + +The raven said, "I whistle all day and I do not sleep at night. I am very tired." The boy felt sad for the raven. He wanted to help the raven sleep. + +The boy took the raven to his home. He said, "Sleep here, raven. It is quiet and dark. You can sleep well." But the raven could not sleep. He was too used to whistling at night. + +The raven became more and more sleepy. He could not play with the boy. He could not whistle anymore. One day, the raven was too sleepy to fly. He fell from the sky and did not get up. The boy was sad, and the raven was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely little bird named Tim. Tim lived in a big tree all by himself. He liked to fly around and play in the rain. One day, Tim was flying and saw another bird sitting on a tree branch. + +"Hi, I'm Tim!" he said to the other bird. "Do you want to play in the rain with me?" + +The other bird, named Sue, smiled and said, "Yes, I love playing in the rain too!" + +As they played, they saw a sharp stick on the ground. They were careful not to touch it. They had so much fun playing together, splashing in puddles and chasing each other. The rain made them happy. + +After playing, Tim and Sue sat on a branch, tired but happy. They looked at each other and said, "We had so much fun today! Let's be friends forever." + +From that day on, Tim was not lonely anymore. He had a new friend, Sue, and they played in the rain together every time it rained. They were always careful of sharp things and had lots of fun. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big jeep. It had big wheels and a big engine. The jeep loved to go fast and play with its friends. One day, the jeep met a new friend named Birdie. + +"Hi, Birdie!" said the jeep. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, jeep," said Birdie, "I can soar high in the sky. Can you do that too?" + +Jeep thought for a moment and said, "I can't soar, but I can go very fast on the ground. Let's play together!" + +So, Birdie and jeep played all day. Birdie would soar high in the sky, while jeep raced below on the ground. They had so much fun together, and they became best friends. And from that day on, they always played together, soaring and racing, and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Fin. Fin lived in a big, wet pond. One day, the pond started to feel dry. Fin was sad and scared. He needed water to breathe the oxygen. + +Fin saw a bird named Sky. He asked Sky, "Can you help me find water? The pond is dry, and I need oxygen." Sky said, "Yes, I will help you, Fin." + +Sky flew high and saw a big river. He told Fin, "I found water! Let's print a map to show you the way." Sky drew a simple map on the ground with his beak. Fin thanked Sky and followed the map to the big river. + +When Fin reached the river, he was happy. He could breathe the oxygen again. Fin and Sky became best friends. They played together every day, and the pond was never dry again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to sit and watch her dad work in his toy factory. The factory was a fun place with lots of colors and sounds. Lily loved to see all the delicate toys being made. + +One day, Lily saw a small bird inside the factory. The bird was lost and scared. Lily wanted to help the bird, so she talked to it. "Don't be scared, bird," Lily said. "I will help you find your way out." The bird looked at Lily and chirped happily. + +Lily and the bird walked through the factory. They saw workers making toys and painting them with bright colors. At last, they found an open window. Lily picked up the delicate bird and helped it fly out the window. The bird was free and happy. It chirped a thank you to Lily before flying away. Lily felt proud that she could help her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful bird named Bella. Bella loved to travel and see new places. One day, she saw a big, dark cloud in the sky. Bella knew rain was coming, but she wanted to travel more. + +Bella asked her friend, "Can I travel in the rain?" Her friend said, "No, it is not safe. You should stay here." But Bella did not listen. She wanted to see more beautiful places. + +Bella started to travel in the rain. The wind blew hard, and the rain was heavy. Bella tried to fly, but she could not see well. She got lost and could not find her way home. Bella was sad and wished she had listened to her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty red scarf. Lily loved her scarf very much. She wore it every day. One day, it was very hot outside. Lily's mom said, "Lily, you should not wear your scarf today." + +Lily did not want to listen to her mom. She said, "No, Mom. I want to wear my scarf." Lily's mom was worried. She did not want Lily to be too hot. But Lily did not care. She put on her scarf and went outside to play. + +Lily played with her friends in the sun. They all saw her scarf and said, "Lily, why are you wearing your scarf? It is too hot." Lily disagreed, "I love my scarf. I want to wear it." After a while, Lily started to feel hot. She took off her scarf and went back inside. She learned that sometimes, it is good to listen to others. +Once upon a time, there was a rare animal with a big horn. His name was Bobo. Bobo lived in a forest near a small lake. He liked to play with his friends, a cat and a dog. + +One day, Bobo saw a little bird with a hurt wing. The bird said, "I need help, please!" Bobo wanted to help the bird. He asked his friends, the cat and the dog, to come with him. They all went to find something to help the bird. + +They found a soft leaf and used it to wrap the bird's wing. The bird was very happy and said, "Thank you, Bobo and friends!" They all played together and became best friends. From that day on, they always helped each other when they needed it. +One day, a girl named Lucy went to the park. She saw a boy named Tom. Tom was eating a waffle. The waffle looked very good. Lucy wanted a waffle too. + +"Hi Tom, can I have a waffle?" asked Lucy. Tom was a reliable friend. He said, "Yes, Lucy. I have more waffles. You can have one." + +Lucy was very happy. She took the waffle from Tom. But, she did not see a puddle. Lucy's foot began to slip. She fell down. The waffle fell too. + +Tom helped Lucy get up. He said, "It's okay, Lucy. I have more waffles. We can share." Lucy smiled. They both ate waffles and played in the park. They had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a big, heavy bathtub. The bathtub loved to balance on its four small legs. One day, a little duck came to visit the bathtub. + +"Hello, bathtub," said the duck. "Why do you balance like that?" + +The bathtub replied, "I like to feel tall and strong, little duck." + +The duck thought it was fun and wanted to try too. So, the duck jumped into the bathtub and they both balanced together. They laughed and had a great time. From that day on, the duck and the bathtub became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Speedy. Speedy loved to go fast. He had a friend named Sally, who was a serious turtle. + +One day, Speedy and Sally were playing in the park. Sally said, "Speedy, let's race!" Speedy smiled and said, "Okay, let's go!" They started to race, but Sally was very slow. Speedy went fast and stopped to wait for Sally. + +While Speedy was waiting, he saw a little bird stuck in a tree. The bird needed help. Speedy said, "I will rescue you!" He used his speed to find a long stick. Speedy pushed the stick up to the bird, and the bird climbed down. + +Sally finally finished the race and saw what Speedy did. She said, "Speedy, you are a hero!" Speedy smiled and said, "I'm happy I could help!" From that day on, Speedy and Sally played and helped others in the park. +One day, a little girl named Mia was very enthusiastic. She wanted to play with her friends. Mia put on her favorite costume. It was a pretty fairy costume with wings. + +Mia went to her friend Tom's house. She knocked on the door. Tom opened the door and said, "Welcome, Mia!" Tom was dressed as a pirate. They wanted to play together, but they could not agree on what to play. Mia wanted to play fairies, and Tom wanted to play pirates. + +Mia said, "Let's play fairies!" Tom said, "No, let's play pirates!" They were both sad because they could not play together. Then, Mia had an idea. She said, "Let's play fairy pirates!" Tom liked the idea. + +Mia and Tom played fairy pirates all day. They had a lot of fun. They learned that they could play together even if they liked different things. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park with her mom. They saw a big furry dog playing with a ball. Lucy wanted to play with the dog too. Her mom said, "Why don't you ask the dog's owner if you can play with the dog?" + +Lucy went to the dog's owner and asked, "Can I play with your furry dog?" The owner smiled and said, "Yes, you can play with him. His name is Buddy." + +Lucy and Buddy played for a long time. They had so much fun. Then, Lucy's mom suggested, "Let's sit on the seat and eat our snack." Lucy and her mom sat on the seat and ate their snack. Buddy sat next to them with his big furry tail wagging. They all had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to sail his toy boat in the big tube near his house. One day, a new friend moved in next door. Her name was Lily, and she was very nice. Tim wanted to show Lily his boat, but it was not available. + +"Where is your boat?" Lily asked Tim. + +"I don't know," Tim said, very sad. "I can't find it." + +They looked all over for the boat, but they could not find it. The sun was going down, and they were about to give up. Then, Lily had an idea. + +"Let's check the big tube," she said. + +Tim and Lily went to the big tube, and there it was! Tim's boat was sailing in the water. They were so happy to find the boat. They played with the boat until it was time to go home. From that day on, Tim and Lily were the best of friends, and they always made sure the boat was available to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a modest cat named Pepper. Pepper was very nice and always helped his friends. Pepper had many friends because he was a good cat. + +One day, Pepper and his friend, a little bird, went to play in the park. They played hide and seek and had lots of fun. The little bird was very happy because she could trust Pepper to find her when she was hiding. + +After playing, Pepper and the little bird were tired. They sat under a big tree and ate some yummy snacks. They were very happy and knew they would always be good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird named Bob. Bob loved to fly and sing all day long. One day, Bob saw a big sign on a tree. The sign said, "Mail a letter to the King and get a surprise!" + +Bob wanted to mail a letter to the King. He talked to his friend, Cat. "I want to send a letter to the King. Can you help me?" Bob asked. Cat said, "Yes, I can help you. Let's write the letter together." + +They wrote a short letter to the King. Then, they went to the mailbox and put the letter inside. They were very excited to get a surprise from the King. + +A few days later, a big box came for Bob and Cat. They opened the box and found many yummy treats inside. They were so happy and shared the treats with all their friends. + +From that day on, Bob and Cat loved to mail letters and share their surprises with their friends. The blue bird and the cat lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim and his dog, Spot, went to the park. They liked to play there. It was a sunny day and they were very happy. + +At the park, Tim saw a big tree. He wanted to climb it, but it was too hard. Tim said, "Spot, I want to stand on the tree, but it's too hard." Spot barked and wagged his tail. He wanted to help Tim. + +Spot found a stick and put it by the tree. Tim stood on the stick and tried again. This time, he could reach the tree. Tim and Spot played by the tree until it was time to go home. They had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little duck. The duck loved to play in the bathtub. Every day, the duck would splash and have fun in the water. + +One day, the sun was shining very bright. The duck went to the bathtub to play. The water was warm and nice. The duck was very happy. + +As the sun shone on the bathtub, the duck splashed and played. The duck had a great day in the sunshine. And every day after that, the cheerful duck would play in the warm, sunny bathtub. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a very wise old lion. He was known for his wisdom and everyone in the forest would come to him for help. One day, the wise lion felt very tired. He lay down under a big tree to take a nap. + +A little mouse was playing nearby and saw the tired lion. The mouse thought it would be fun to chew on the lion's tail. So, he went up to the lion and started to chew on his tail. The lion woke up and roared, "Who is chewing on my tail?!" + +The little mouse was scared, but he said, "I am sorry, wise lion. I didn't know it would bother you. I won't do it again." The wise lion looked at the little mouse and said, "It's okay, little mouse. Just remember to be more careful next time." + +From that day on, the little mouse and the wise lion became good friends. The little mouse never chewed on the lion's tail again, and the wise lion was always there to help the little mouse whenever he needed it. And they lived happily in the big forest. +Once upon a time, there was a race. Many cars were there. One car was very fast. It could speed. The car was red. It was an original car. No other car looked like it. + +The red car had a friend. The friend was a big car. It was full of luxury. This car was blue. The blue car said, "I like your speed." The red car said, "I like your luxury." + +The race began. The red car went very fast. It sped down the road. The blue car was not as fast, but it was happy. The red car won the race. The blue car came after. + +The red car and the blue car were happy. They were good friends. They liked to race and have fun. The red car liked to speed. The blue car liked its luxury. They were original friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bob. Bob loved to hop all day long. One day, he found a peanut on the ground. It was different from the other peanuts he had seen before. This peanut was very big and shiny. + +Bob hopped to his friend, the squirrel, and said, "Look at this different peanut I found!" The squirrel looked at the peanut and said, "Wow, that's a special peanut! But we should share it with our friends too." + +So, Bob and the squirrel hopped to their friends, the bird and the mouse. They showed them the different peanut. All the friends decided to break the peanut into pieces and share it with each other. + +As they ate the peanut together, they all felt happy and loved. The moral of the story is that sharing with friends makes everyone happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a smooth stone. He liked it a lot. Tim put the stone in his pocket and went home. + +At home, Tim saw a big armchair. He wanted to sit on it. But he was too small. Tim had an idea. He would step on the smooth stone to reach the armchair. He put the stone on the floor and said, "This will help me sit on the big armchair!" + +Tim stepped on the smooth stone. It wobbled a little, but Tim reached the armchair. He sat down and smiled. "I did it!" he said. The smooth stone had helped him sit on the big armchair, just like he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a brother named Sam. They loved to play together. Sam was very enthusiastic when they played. He would jump and run and laugh with joy. + +One sunny day, Tim and Sam were playing ball in their room. They threw the ball back and forth, having lots of fun. But then, Sam threw the ball too hard. The ball went flying across the room and hit a toy house. + +The toy house started to break. Tim and Sam looked at the broken house and felt sad. They knew they had to fix it. So, they worked together to put the house back together. + +After some time, they fixed the toy house. Tim and Sam were happy again. They learned to be more careful when they played. And from that day on, they always made sure to play safely so nothing would break again. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a pale dog playing with a ball. The dog was very happy. Tim wanted to play with the dog too. + +Tim's mom said, "Do you want to play with the dog, Tim?" Tim said, "Yes, mom! I love dogs!" So, Tim and the dog played with the ball. They had a lot of fun. + +After playing, Tim and his mom went home. It was dinner time. Mom cooked a steak for dinner. Tim looked at the steak and said, "Mom, I hate steak. Can I have something else?" Mom smiled and said, "Okay, Tim. I will make you something else." Tim was happy and ate his dinner with a big smile. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. Mia saw a clumsy dog trying to perform a trick. The dog tried to jump over a stick, but it fell down. Mia laughed and said, "Silly dog! You can do it!" + +Mia's mom said, "The dog needs an operation to fix its leg. Then, it can jump better." Mia felt sad for the dog and wanted to help. She asked her mom, "Can we take the dog to the doctor?" + +Mia and her mom took the dog to the doctor. The doctor fixed the dog's leg. After the operation, the dog could jump high again. The dog performed the trick in the park, and Mia clapped her hands. She said, "Good job, dog! You did it!" +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little red car. The car loved to speed down the road. One day, the car met a big blue truck. + +"Hi, I am Red Car. I like to speed!" said the red car. + +"Hello, Red Car. I am Blue Truck. I go slow and carry things," said the blue truck. + +One day, Red Car and Blue Truck found a big book on the road. They opened the book and saw many pages. Red Car liked the page with a picture of a fast car. Blue Truck liked the page with a picture of a big truck. + +They read the book together and became good friends. They learned that going fast and going slow can both be fun. And they lived happily ever after in their small town. +Once upon a time, in a huge cave, there lived a kind bear. The bear had a friend, a little bird. They liked to play and talk together. + +One day, the bird hurt its wing. It could not fly anymore. The bear said, "Don't worry, I will help you heal." The bear took care of the bird and helped it feel better. + +After some time, the bird's wing healed. The bird was so happy and said, "Thank you, bear, for helping me." The bear and the bird were happy and played together again. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a cold forest, there lived many animals. One day, a small rabbit was hopping around when he saw a big bear. The rabbit went to the bear and said, "Hello, Mr. Bear! It is very cold today." + +The bear looked at the rabbit and said, "Yes, it is. I am cold too. Let's find a warm place to stay." So, the rabbit and the bear walked together, looking for a warm place. + +As they walked, they met other cold animals. They saw a squirrel, a deer, and a bird. All the animals joined the rabbit and the bear, looking for a warm place. At last, they found a big, warm cave. All the animals went inside the cave and were happy. They were not cold anymore. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a wealthy raven. The raven had many shiny things in his nest. He liked to add more shiny things to his nest every day. + +One sunny day, the raven met a little mouse. The mouse looked at the raven's nest and said, "Wow! You have many shiny things. Can you add one to my house too?" + +The raven thought for a moment and said, "Okay, little mouse. I will add one shiny thing to your house." The mouse was very happy. + +The raven gave the mouse a shiny stone. The mouse took the stone to his house and showed it to his family. They all loved the shiny stone. From that day on, the raven and the mouse became good friends. They played together and shared their shiny things with each other. +Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to deliver rocks to her friends. These were not just any rocks, but special rocks called minerals. + +One day, Lily found a big, shiny mineral with many colors. She thought it would be a great gift for her friend, Tim. So, she went to Tim's house to deliver the mineral. On her way, she saw a terrible, big dog. The dog barked very loud and scared Lily. + +Lily said to the dog, "Please don't be terrible. I just want to deliver this mineral to my friend Tim." The dog stopped barking, and wagged its tail. It was not a terrible dog after all. It just wanted to play. So, Lily and the dog played together, and then Lily delivered the mineral to Tim. Tim was very happy, and they all became good friends. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big tree with many nuts on it. They want to eat the nuts, but they are too high. + +"Look, Tom, a stick!" Lily says. She grabs the stick and tries to hit the nuts. But the stick is too short and she misses. + +"Let me try, Lily!" Tom says. He grabs the stick and swings it hard. He hits a nut and it falls to the ground. He runs to pick it up. + +"Good job, Tom!" Lily says. She runs after him and sees the nut. It has a hard shell and a crack in it. + +"Can we open it, Tom?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, Lily. Let's find a rock." Tom says. They look around and find a big rock. They put the nut on the rock and hit it with the stick. The nut shell breaks and they see the inside. It is brown and soft. + +"Yummy, Tom. It looks good." Lily says. + +"Ready, Lily? Let's share it." Tom says. They break the nut in half and each take a bite. It is sweet and crunchy. + +They smile and eat the nut. They are happy and full. They thank the tree and the stick and the rock. They go back to playing in the park. +Anna liked to record her voice with her mom's phone. She would say funny things and make silly noises and then listen to them. She thought it was very fun to hear herself sound different. + +One day, she found a photo of her mom when she was a baby. She was very cute and had a big smile. Anna wanted to record her voice with the photo. She held the phone near the photo and said, "Hi, baby mom! You are so cute! Do you like to play with toys? I have a lot of toys. We can share them." + +But then, she saw another photo next to the baby mom. It was a photo of a fat cat. The cat was very big and had a lot of fur. Anna did not like the cat. She thought it was scary and mean. She did not want to record her voice with the cat. She said, "No, no, no! I don't like you, fat cat! You are not cute! You are scary! Go away, go away, go away!" + +She pushed the photo away and ran to her mom. She showed her the photo of the baby mom and the fat cat. She said, "Mom, look! This is you when you were a baby. You are so cute! But this is a fat cat. I don't like the fat cat. He is scary!" + +Her mom laughed and hugged her. She said, "That's not a fat cat, Anna. That's my brother. He was a baby too. He was just wearing a cat costume for Halloween. He is not scary. He is very nice. He loves you very much." + +Anna looked at the photo again. She saw that the cat had two eyes, a nose, and a mouth like a person. She realized that it was not a real cat. She felt silly and sorry. She said, "Oh, I'm sorry, baby uncle. I didn't know you were a person. You are not scary. You are cute too. Can I record my voice with you?" +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to travel with their mom and dad. They had a big car that could fit all their toys and clothes. Sometimes they went to the beach, sometimes they went to the mountains, and sometimes they went to visit their grandma and grandpa. + +One day, they were going to the mountains to see the snow. They had never seen snow before and they were very excited. They packed their warm coats, hats, gloves and scarves. Mom gave them each a cheerful scarf with bright colors and patterns. Tom's scarf was blue and green, and Lily's scarf was pink and purple. + +"Look at our scarves, Mom!" Tom said. "They are so pretty and cozy!" + +"Yes, they are, my loves," Mom said. "They will keep you warm and happy in the snow." + +They drove for a long time, singing songs and playing games. They saw many trees, animals and houses on the way. Finally, they arrived at the cabin where they were going to stay. They jumped out of the car and ran to the door. + +"Wow, look at all the snow!" Lily said. "It's so white and fluffy!" + +"Let's make a snowman!" Tom said. "And a snow angel! And a snowball fight!" + +They put on their coats, hats, gloves and scarves and ran to the backyard. They had so much fun playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a carrot nose, a hat and a cheerful scarf. They made snow angels with their arms and legs. They threw snowballs at each other and laughed. + +They were having the best time ever. They were happy they could travel with their mom and dad and see new things. They loved their cheerful scarves that made them feel warm and cozy. They hugged each other and smiled. They were the best twins in the world. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play in the yard. One day, they see a big bag of oats in the shed. They wonder what it is for. + +"Let's open it and see," says Lila. + +"No, we can't. It is not ours. It is for the horses," says Ben. + +But Lila does not listen. She rips the bag with her teeth. Oats spill out on the floor. Lila and Ben start to eat them. They are crunchy and sweet. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. It is the farmer. He is angry. He sees the twins and the mess. + +"What are you doing? You naughty kids! You are eating my oats! These are not for you. These are for the horses. They need them to be strong and healthy. You are wasting them. Go away, now!" he shouts. + +Lila and Ben are scared. They run away. They see the horses in the field. The horses are big and brown. They have long tails and manes. They look at the twins with their big eyes. + +"Sorry, horses," says Lila. "We did not know. We were hungry. We thought the oats were for us." + +The horses snort and neigh. They do not mind. They have enough oats. They are kind and gentle. They let the twins pet them. + +Lila and Ben feel better. They like the horses. They do not like the farmer. He is mean and ugly. They decide to never go near the shed again. They only want to play with the horses. The horses are their friends. +Tom and Lily like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. They have fun zooming and honking. + +One day, Tom sees a new car in the store. It is big and red and shiny. It has lights and sounds. Tom wants to buy the car. He asks his mom for money. His mom says no. She says they have enough cars at home. She says they need to save money for other things. + +Tom is sad and angry. He thinks his mom is mean. He wants the car very much. He thinks of a plan. He takes some money from his mom's purse when she is not looking. He runs to the store and buys the car. He is happy and proud. He hides the car under his bed. + +But his mom finds out. She sees the money is gone. She sees the car under the bed. She is very angry and sad. She asks Tom why he did that. She says he is naughty and dishonest. She says he has to take the car back to the store. She says he has to say sorry to the store man and to her. + +Tom is scared and ashamed. He knows he did a bad thing. He does not want to take the car back. He does not want to say sorry. He cries and screams. He throws the car on the floor. The car breaks. It makes a loud noise. It makes smoke and fire. It makes ash. + +Tom and his mom are shocked and scared. They run out of the room. They call the fire man. The fire man comes and puts out the fire. He says they are lucky. He says the fire could have spread. He says the car was dangerous. He says they should not buy things that are not safe. + +Tom and his mom hug each other. They are glad they are okay. Tom says he is sorry to his mom. He says he is sorry to the store man. He says he is sorry to the fire man. He says he will not take money or buy things without asking. He says he will play with his old cars. He says he does not want a new car anymore. He says he loves his mom. + +His mom says she is sorry too. She says she loves him. She says she will buy him a new car someday. She says she will buy him a safe car. She says they will play together. They smile and kiss. They go to the store and say sorry. They go home and play. They are happy. +Sam and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big orange ball in the grass. Sam says, "Look, a ball! Let's play with it!" Lily says, "OK, but we have to be careful. Maybe it belongs to someone." + +They run to the ball and start to kick it and throw it. They have fun. But then, a big dog comes out of the bushes. It sees the ball and barks. It wants the ball too. It runs to the ball and bites it. The ball pops and makes a loud noise. + +Sam and Lily are scared. They scream and run away. The dog chases them. It is faster than them. It catches Sam and bites his leg. Sam falls down and cries. Lily tries to help him, but the dog growls at her. She is too afraid to go near. + +A man hears the noise and comes out of his home. He sees the dog and the children. He shouts, "Hey, get away from them, you bad dog!" He throws a stick at the dog. The dog lets go of Sam and runs away. The man runs to Sam and Lily. He says, "Are you OK? I'm sorry, that's my dog. He escaped from his home. He likes orange balls, but he doesn't know how to share. He is very naughty." + +Sam and Lily are not OK. Sam's leg is bleeding and hurts a lot. Lily is shaking and crying. The man calls for help. He says, "Don't worry, I'll take you to the doctor. You'll be fine." But Sam and Lily are not fine. They are very sad and angry. They don't want to play with orange balls anymore. They don't want to play with dogs anymore. They don't want to play in the park anymore. They want to go to their home and forget what happened. But they can't forget. They have a bad ending. +Tom and Anna liked to play with their toys in the living room. 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. Tom and Anna tried to fit the pieces together to make the picture. + +One day, they found a new piece in the puzzle box. It was round and shiny, like a dish. Tom and Anna wondered where it came from and what it was for. They looked at the puzzle, but they could not find a place for the dish. They asked their mom, but she did not know either. + +"Maybe it is a magic dish," Tom said. "Maybe it can do something special." + +"Like what?" Anna asked. + +"Like talk, or fly, or make wishes come true," Tom said. + +They decided to try the dish and see what it could do. They put it on the floor and said hello to it. But the dish did not answer. They threw it in the air and caught it. But the dish did not fly. They wished for ice cream and cake. But the dish did not make them appear. + +The dish was not magic. It was just a dish. Tom and Anna were disappointed. They put the dish back in the puzzle box and forgot about it. + +The next day, their dad came home from work. He had a big smile on his face. He said he had a surprise for them. He opened the puzzle box and took out the dish. He said it was a prize he won at his office for being the most intelligent worker. He said the dish was very valuable and rare. He said he wanted to share it with them and put it on the wall. + +Tom and Anna were amazed. They did not know the dish was a prize. They did not know their dad was so intelligent. They were proud of him and happy for him. They hugged him and thanked him. They said they were sorry for playing with the dish. They said they loved him. + +Their dad smiled and hugged them back. He said he loved them too. He said he did not mind if they played with the dish. He said he was glad they had fun with it. He said he was more happy to have them than to have the dish. He said they were his best prizes. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +They run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They have fun. They laugh and shout. + +But then they see a tall man. He has a mask and a can. He comes to the slide. He says, "Go away. This is my slide." + +Tom and Jen are scared. They want to run. But the tall man is fast. He catches them. He sprays gas on them. They cough and cry. + +The gas makes them sleepy. They fall on the ground. The tall man takes them away. He puts them in a van. He drives away. + +Tom and Jen are gone. They do not see the park anymore. They do not see their moms and dads anymore. They are sad and hurt. The tall man is bad. He does not care. He is mean. He is a bad man. +Lily and Ben liked to pretend they were detectives. They had a hat, a magnifying glass and a notebook. They looked for mysteries in the park. One day, they saw a tall man with a big bag. He was hiding behind a tree. + +"Look, Ben, a mystery!" Lily whispered. "What is he doing?" + +"Maybe he has something secret in his bag," Ben said. "Let's follow him and find out." + +They crept behind the tall man as he walked to a bench. He put his bag down and opened it. Lily and Ben peeked from behind a bush. They saw shiny things inside the bag. + +"Wow, he has jewels!" Lily gasped. "He must be a thief!" + +"Or a pirate!" Ben said. "Let's get closer and see." + +They crawled towards the bench, but they did not see the tall man. He had seen them and was angry. He grabbed them by their collars and lifted them up. + +"Who are you and what are you doing?" he shouted. "Are you spying on me?" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped their hat, magnifying glass and notebook. They tried to wriggle free, but the tall man was strong. + +"Please, let us go!" Lily cried. "We were just pretending!" + +"Pretending, huh?" the tall man sneered. "Well, I'm not pretending. I'm a real thief and these are real jewels. And you are real trouble. I'm going to take you with me and teach you a lesson." + +He stuffed them into his bag with the jewels and ran away. Lily and Ben screamed for help, but no one heard them. They wished they had never followed the tall man. They wished they had never pretended to be detectives. They wished they had stayed in the park. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big tree with many branches and leaves. They wanted to climb the tree and see what was up there. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Ben said. "Maybe we can find a bird's nest or a squirrel." + +"OK, Ben!" Lily said. "But be careful. Don't fall down." + +They climbed the tree slowly and carefully. They reached a high branch and looked around. They saw something round and brown hanging from another branch. It looked like a big ball. + +"What is that, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe it's a toy or a balloon. Let's go and see." Ben said. + +They moved closer to the round thing. They heard a buzzing sound. They saw many small yellow and black bugs flying around the thing. They realized it was not a toy or a balloon. It was a hive. + +"Look, Lily! It's a hive! It's where the bees live and make honey!" Ben said. + +"Wow, Ben! That's amazing! The bees are very busy and successful. They work hard and make sweet food." Lily said. + +They watched the bees for a while. They were curious and fascinated. They did not touch the hive or bother the bees. They knew the bees could sting and hurt them. + +"Let's go down, Lily. We can tell mom and dad what we found. Maybe they can reveal more things about the bees and the hive." Ben said. + +"OK, Ben. Let's go. But we have to be quiet and respectful. We don't want to make the bees angry or scared." Lily said. + +They climbed down the tree and ran to their parents. They told them about their adventure and discovery. Their parents were proud and happy. They praised them for being brave and smart. They also taught them more about the bees and the hive. They said the bees were important and helpful. They said the bees helped the flowers grow and made the world more beautiful. They said the bees deserved respect and protection. They said the bees were their friends. + +Lily and Ben learned a lot that day. They had fun and made a memory. They loved the garden and the tree and the hive. They loved the bees and the honey. They loved their parents and each other. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Lily says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They have fun. + +But then, a naughty boy comes. He is bigger than Lily and Ben. He pushes them away from the slide. + +"Go away! This is my slide!" he says. + +He goes on the slide. He does not let Lily and Ben go on the slide. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They do not like the naughty boy. + +They have an idea. They wait for the naughty boy to go down the slide. Then, they spring up and grab his legs. They pull him off the slide. + +"Hey! Let go of me!" he says. + +But Lily and Ben do not let go. They drag him away from the slide. + +"Now, the slide is ours!" they say. + +They go back on the slide. They have fun again. + +The naughty boy runs away. He does not come back. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They are good friends. They share the slide. +Sara liked to sew with her mother. She had a small needle and some thread. She made a dress for her doll. She was happy. + +One day, she saw a shiny needle on the floor. It was bigger than her needle. It looked like a star. She wanted to have it. She picked it up and ran to her room. + +She tried to sew with the shiny needle. But it was too big and sharp. It hurt her finger. She cried. She dropped the needle. It rolled under the bed. + +Her mother heard her cry. She came to her room. She saw the blood on her finger. She saw the shiny needle under the bed. She was angry. + +She said, "Sara, this is not your needle. This is my needle. I use it to polish the silver. It is not for sewing. It is dangerous. You could hurt yourself or someone else. You should not take things that are not yours. You should ask before you use them. You should be wise and careful." + +She took the shiny needle and put it away. She cleaned Sara's finger and put a bandage on it. She hugged Sara and said, "I love you, Sara. But you need to learn from your mistake. Next time, use your own needle. It is safer and better for you." + +Sara nodded. She said, "I'm sorry, mother. I love you too. I will use my own needle. I will be wise and careful." She smiled and kissed her mother. She picked up her doll and her small needle. She sewed a flower on the dress. She was happy. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they see a huge truck in the park. The truck has a big tip on the back. Sam and Mia want to get on the truck. + +"Can we play with the truck?" Sam asks the man who drives the truck. + +The man smiles and says, "Sure, you can play with the truck. But be careful, the tip can move up and down." + +Sam and Mia say, "Thank you!" and climb on the truck. They pretend to drive the truck and make loud noises. They have fun. + +Then, Sam sees a button on the truck. He pushes the button. The tip starts to move up. Sam and Mia are scared. They hold on to the truck. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. + +The man hears them and runs to the truck. He pushes another button. The tip stops moving. He helps Sam and Mia get off the truck. + +"Are you okay?" he asks. + +Sam and Mia nod. They are sorry. They say, "We are sorry. We did not know the button was for the tip." + +The man says, "It's okay. You did not mean to do it. But next time, do not touch the buttons. They are for the truck only." + +Sam and Mia say, "Okay. We will not touch the buttons. Thank you for letting us play with the truck." + +The man says, "You're welcome. Have a nice day." + +Sam and Mia wave goodbye to the man and the truck. They go to play with other toys. They are happy. +Tom was a boy who liked to draw. He had many colors and papers to make pictures. He drew cars and trees and stars and animals. He was happy when he drew. + +One day, he wanted to draw on the wall. He thought the wall was too white and boring. He took his red color and made a big mark on the wall. He smiled and said, "Look, Mom, I made a flower!" + +Mom saw the mark and was not happy. She said, "Tom, you made a mess! You cannot draw on the wall. That is bad. You have to clean it now." She gave him a cloth and some water. + +Tom did not want to clean. He said, "But Mom, it is a flower. It is pretty. I like it." He did not understand why Mom was angry. + +Mom said, "Tom, it is not a flower. It is a mark. It is ugly. It does not belong on the wall. You have to learn to draw on paper, not on the wall. That is good. Do you understand?" + +Tom sighed. He did not like to clean. He did not like to make Mom angry. He thought Mom was silly. He said, "Okay, Mom, I will clean. But I still think it is a flower." He took the cloth and the water and started to rub the mark. He hoped it would go away soon. He wished he could draw on the wall. He thought it was fun. +Anna loves to swing. She likes to feel the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She likes to go high and low, fast and slow. She likes to swing with her friends and sing songs. + +One day, Anna wears a new skirt. It is pink and purple and has flowers on it. She thinks it is very pretty and playful. She wants to show it to her friends at the park. She runs to the swings and waits for her turn. + +When it is her turn, she sits on the swing and pushes with her feet. She swings higher and higher. She feels happy and free. She looks at her skirt and sees how it flies in the air. She thinks it looks like a butterfly. + +But then, something bad happens. Her skirt gets caught on the swing. It rips and tears. Anna feels a tug and a pain. She stops swinging and cries. She looks at her skirt and sees how it is ruined. She thinks it looks like a rag. + +She gets off the swing and runs to her mom. She hugs her and tells her what happened. Her mom says it is okay. She says she can fix the skirt or buy a new one. She says she loves Anna no matter what. She says she is proud of her for being brave and playful. She kisses her and wipes her tears. + +Anna feels better. She smiles and thanks her mom. She says she still loves to swing. She says she will be more careful next time. She says she wants to play with her friends again. She runs back to the swings and waits for her turn. She swings high and low, fast and slow. She sings songs and feels happy and free. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play games. One day, they played a game with numbers. They had to say the numbers from one to ten. + +Tom said, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. I win!" + +Sam said, "No, you are wrong. Ten is not the last number. There is more. Eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty. I win!" + +Tom was angry. He said, "You are stupid. You made up those numbers. They are not real. You are cheating." + +Sam was sad. He said, "No, I am not stupid. I learned those numbers from my big sister. She is smart. She goes to school. You are mean." + +Tom and Sam started to fight. They pushed and hit each other. They did not see the car coming. The car was fast. The car hit them. They flew in the air. They fell on the ground. They did not get up. They were hurt. They were bleeding. They were not breathing. + +The driver of the car was scared. He stopped the car. He got out. He saw Tom and Sam. He called for help. He said, "Oh no, oh no, what have I done? I did not see them. They were playing in the street. They were not in the house. They were not safe. They were silly. They were dead." +Tom and Lily like to ride their bikes in the park. They have red bikes with two wheels and pedals. They wear helmets to be safe. They can go fast and slow, and turn left and right. + +One day, they see a big hill in the park. They want to go up the hill and see what is on the other side. They think it will be fun and exciting. They start to pedal hard and go up the hill. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. + +But when they get to the top of the hill, they see a problem. There is a big hole in the ground. It is very deep and dark. They cannot see the bottom. They are scared and stop their bikes. They do not want to fall in the hole. + +They look around and see a sign. The sign has a picture of a bike and a cross. It means no bikes allowed. They wonder why the sign is there. They think maybe someone made the hole to stop the bikes. They think that is mean and silly. + +They decide to go back down the hill and find another way to the other side. They turn their bikes around and pick up speed. They are careful not to go too fast or too close to the hole. They are serious and smart. They do not want to get hurt. + +They reach the bottom of the hill and see a bridge. The bridge goes over a stream. They see ducks and fish in the water. They think the bridge is nice and pretty. They cross the bridge and see a playground. They see swings and slides and monkey bars. They think the playground is fun and happy. + +They park their bikes and run to the playground. They play and laugh and have a good time. They forget about the hole and the sign. They are glad they found another way to the other side. They are brave and curious. They like to explore and learn. +Lily and Ben are kids who like to play. They have many toys in their room. One day, they are bored and do not know what to play. + +Lily suggests, "Let's play with the dolls. We can make them talk and dress them up." + +Ben says, "No, I do not like dolls. They are for girls. Let's play with the cars. We can make them zoom and crash." + +Lily and Ben do not agree. They start to argue and get mad at each other. + +Mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees the toys on the floor and the kids with sad faces. + +Mom says, "Why are you fighting? You have so many toys to play with. You can share and take turns. You can also play something new that you both like." + +Lily and Ben think for a moment. They look at their toys and each other. + +Lily suggests, "How about we play with the blocks? We can build a house for the dolls and a garage for the cars." + +Ben says, "That sounds great. I like blocks. We can also make a bridge and a tower." + +Lily and Ben smile and hug. They say, "Thank you, Mom. You are great." + +Mom says, "You are welcome, kids. You are great, too. Now, have fun and play nicely." + +Lily and Ben start to play with the blocks. They have fun and forget their fight. They are happy kids. +Ben is a boy who likes to play with his dog, Rex. Rex is a big dog, but he is not dangerous. He is friendly and gentle. Ben and Rex like to run, jump, and fetch in the park. They have a lot of fun together. + +One day, Ben and Rex see a new dog in the park. The new dog is small, but he is not friendly. He is angry and mean. He barks and growls at Ben and Rex. He tries to bite them. Ben and Rex are scared. They run away from the new dog. + +Ben and Rex go home. They are tired and sad. They want to sleep. Ben's mom sees them and hugs them. She says, "I'm sorry you met a bad dog. He is dangerous. You did the right thing to run away. You are brave and smart. I'm proud of you." + +Ben and Rex feel better. They snuggle on the couch. They are safe and happy. They sleep. + +The moral of the story is: Not all dogs are friendly. Some dogs are dangerous. You should stay away from dangerous dogs. You should be brave and smart. You should love your friendly dog. +Anna is a girl who likes to play with her toys. She has a lot of toys, but her favorite is a doll named Lily. Lily has long hair, a pink dress and a smile. Anna likes to brush Lily's hair, change her dress and hug her. + +One day, Anna's mom says they need to go to the store. Anna wants to bring Lily with her, but mom says no. Mom says Lily is too big and might get lost or dirty. Anna is sad and angry. She does not want to leave Lily alone. + +Anna has an idea. She runs to her room and finds a big box. She puts Lily and some blankets in the box. She writes "Lily's house" on the box with a crayon. She puts the box under her bed. She thinks Lily will be safe and cozy there. + +Anna goes to the store with mom. She sees a lot of things, but she does not care. She only thinks about Lily. She wonders if Lily is happy or lonely. She wants to go back home and play with her. + +When Anna and mom come back home, Anna runs to her room. She looks under her bed and sees the box. She opens the box and sees Lily. Lily is still smiling. Anna is happy and relieved. She takes Lily out of the box and hugs her. She says "I missed you, Lily. You are my best friend." Lily does not say anything, but Anna knows she feels the same. Anna thinks Lily is the most normal and wonderful doll in the world. +Lily likes to draw with her crayons. She has many colors and she makes pictures of her family, her friends and her toys. She puts her pictures on the wall with tape. She is very proud of her pictures. + +One day, Lily sees a big frame in the living room. It is shiny and has a glass on it. Lily thinks it is very pretty. She wants to put one of her pictures in the frame. She takes her favorite picture of her cat and goes to the frame. + +But the frame is too high for Lily. She cannot reach it. She tries to climb on the couch, but she slips and falls. She tries to use a chair, but it is too heavy to move. She tries to ask her mom for help, but her mom is busy in the kitchen. + +Lily feels sad and angry. She wants to put her picture in the frame. She does not want to give up. She does not want to resist her wish. She thinks of a way to get the frame. + +She sees her brother's bike in the hall. It has a basket on it. Lily has an idea. She takes the bike and rides it to the living room. She is very fast on the bike. She puts her picture in the basket and rides to the frame. She stands on the bike and reaches for the frame. + +She is almost there. She can touch the frame. She tries to take the glass off, but it is stuck. She pushes harder, but it does not move. She pushes too hard, and the frame falls off the wall. It makes a loud noise and breaks on the floor. + +Lily is scared. She drops her picture and jumps off the bike. She runs to her room and hides under her bed. She hears her mom coming. She knows she is in trouble. She wishes she had resisted her wish. She wishes she had left the frame alone. She wishes she had listened to her mom. She is very sorry. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and books. They also liked to celebrate their birthday. They had a big cake with candles and balloons. They invited their friends and family. They were very happy. + +But Lily and Ben had a problem. They did not like to share. They wanted to keep all the cake and balloons for themselves. They did not care about their friends and family. They were very ignorant. + +One day, their grandma came to visit. She brought them a present. It was a big cushion. It was soft and fluffy. It had a picture of a rainbow on it. Lily and Ben loved it. They wanted to have it all. + +They started to fight over the cushion. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not listen to their grandma. They did not say thank you. They were very rude. + +Their grandma was sad. She took the cushion away. She said, "Lily and Ben, you are not nice. You do not know how to celebrate. You do not know how to share. You do not know how to be grateful. You are very ignorant. You do not deserve this cushion." + +Lily and Ben were shocked. They realized they were wrong. They felt sorry. They said, "Grandma, we are sorry. We were very ignorant. We want to celebrate with you. We want to share with you. We want to be grateful to you. Please give us another chance." + +Their grandma smiled. She said, "Lily and Ben, I forgive you. You are my grandchildren. I love you. But you have to learn. You have to be nice. You have to know how to celebrate. You have to know how to share. You have to know how to be grateful. Then you can have this cushion." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They hugged their grandma. They said, "Thank you, grandma. We love you. We will learn. We will be nice. We will know how to celebrate. We will know how to share. We will know how to be grateful. Can we have the cushion now?" + +Their grandma laughed. She said, "Yes, you can have the cushion now. But you have to share it. You have to take turns. You have to be gentle. You have to be happy. That is how you celebrate." + +Lily and Ben agreed. They took the cushion. They shared it. They took turns. They were gentle. They were happy. They celebrated with their grandma. They were not ignorant anymore. +Sara and Ben were playing with marbles on the floor. They had many marbles of different colors and sizes. They liked to roll them and make them hit each other. + +"Look, I have a big blue marble!" Sara said, holding it in her hand. + +"I have a big red marble!" Ben said, holding his. + +"Let's see which one is stronger!" Sara said. "We can roll them and see which one goes farther." + +"OK!" Ben said. They both stood up and moved to opposite sides of the room. They counted to three and rolled their marbles. + +The marbles rolled fast and met in the middle. They hit each other with a loud clink. Then they bounced back and rolled away. + +"Wow!" Sara and Ben said. They ran to get their marbles. + +But when Sara picked up her marble, she saw that it had a crack. She felt sad. She liked her big blue marble. + +"Look, your marble is broken!" Ben said, looking at Sara's marble. + +"I know," Sara said, holding back tears. + +"I'm sorry," Ben said. He felt bad for Sara. He was compassionate. He liked Sara. He wanted to make her happy. + +"Here, you can have my marble," Ben said, giving Sara his big red marble. + +"Really?" Sara said, looking at Ben. + +"Really," Ben said, smiling. + +"Thank you, Ben!" Sara said, smiling too. She hugged Ben. She felt happy. + +They both sat down and played with their marbles again. They shared their marbles and had fun. They were good friends. +Ben is a dog. He likes to march with his owner, Sam. Sam is a soldier. He wears a green hat and a green coat. He has a big bag with many things inside. He is very organized. + +Every morning, Sam and Ben march to the park. They see other soldiers and dogs there. They say hello and march together. They march in a line. They march fast and slow. They march left and right. They march to the music. Ben likes the music. It makes him happy. + +One day, Sam and Ben march to a big building. It is a school. Sam says he has to go inside and talk to some people. He tells Ben to wait outside. He gives him a bone and a bowl of water. He says he will be back soon. + +Ben waits outside. He sees many children. They come out of the building. They run and play. They laugh and shout. They have fun. Ben wants to have fun too. He leaves his bone and his bowl. He runs to the children. He barks and wags his tail. He wants to play. + +Some children are scared of Ben. They scream and run away. Some children are nice to Ben. They pet him and throw him a ball. Ben likes the ball. He chases it and brings it back. He plays with the children. He forgets about Sam. + +Sam comes out of the building. He looks for Ben. He does not see him. He sees his bone and his bowl. He sees the children. He hears Ben barking. He runs to him. He calls his name. + +Ben hears Sam. He stops playing. He sees his owner. He feels sorry. He runs to him. He licks his face. He says he is sorry. + +Sam is not angry. He is happy to see Ben. He hugs him and tells him he loves him. He says he is proud of him. He says he is a good dog. He says he is a good soldier. He says they have to go home. + +Sam and Ben march home. They march in a line. They march fast and slow. They march left and right. They march to the music. Ben likes the music. It makes him happy. +Sara and Ben love to watch shows at the theater. They like to see the people sing and dance and wear fancy clothes. Sometimes they get to dress up too and feel very special. + +One day, they go to the theater with their mom and dad. They have tickets for a show about animals. Sara and Ben are very excited. They sit in their seats and wait for the show to start. + +But then, a boy behind them starts to make noise. He kicks their seats and talks very loud. He also has a big bag of popcorn and he throws it at Sara and Ben. Some of the popcorn lands on their hair and clothes. Sara and Ben feel very angry and sad. + +"Stop it!" Sara says to the boy. "You are being very mean and rude. You are ruining the show for us and everyone else." + +The boy laughs and throws more popcorn. He says, "I don't care. I don't like this show. It's boring. I want to go home." + +Sara and Ben's mom and dad hear the commotion and turn around. They see the popcorn and the boy. They are very upset. They tell the boy's mom and dad to make him stop or leave the theater. The boy's mom and dad are very embarrassed. They apologize and take the boy away. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They brush off the popcorn and smile. They say, "Thank you, mom and dad. You are the best. We love you." + +They hug their mom and dad and watch the show. They enjoy the show very much. They see the animals sing and dance and wear fancy clothes. They clap and cheer and have a lot of fun. They are glad they came to the theater. +Anna and Ben love to watch fireworks. They wait for the big night when the sky is dark and the stars are bright. They put on their warm coats and hats and go with their mom and dad to the park. + +There are many people at the park. They have blankets and snacks and drinks. They sit on the grass and look up at the sky. They hear loud noises and see bright colors. The fireworks make shapes like flowers and stars and hearts. Anna and Ben clap and cheer and say "wow". + +But some fireworks are smelly. They make smoke and dust that hurts their noses and eyes. Anna and Ben cover their faces and cough. They do not like the smelly fireworks. They want the pretty fireworks. + +Their mom and dad hug them and say "don't worry, the smelly fireworks will go away soon". They give them water and tissues and kisses. They say "we love you, you are brave". Anna and Ben feel better. They smile and say "we love you too". + +They watch the last fireworks together. They are big and loud and beautiful. They fill the sky with light and sound. Anna and Ben say "ooh" and "aah". They are happy. They love fireworks. +Ben likes to play with his toy cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He likes to make them zoom and crash on the floor. He pretends they are racing or going on adventures. + +One day, Ben finds a new car in his toy box. It is shiny and red, and it has a button on the side. Ben pushes the button and the car makes a loud noise. It sounds like a real car. Ben is very happy. He thinks he is lucky to have such a cool car. + +He takes the car to the living room, where his mom is reading a book. He shows her his new car and tells her how it makes noise. His mom smiles and says, "That's a nice car, Ben. But be careful, it needs fuel to work. If you use it too much, it will run out of fuel and stop making noise." + +Ben nods and says, "Okay, mom. I will be careful." He plays with his car for a while, making it go around the couch and the table. He likes the noise it makes. He thinks it sounds like a lion. + +But after some time, the car starts to make a different noise. It sounds like a cough. Ben pushes the button again and again, but the car does not roar. It only coughs. Ben is sad. He thinks his car is broken. + +He takes the car to his mom and says, "Mom, my car is broken. It does not make noise anymore. It only coughs. What can I do?" + +His mom looks at the car and says, "Don't worry, Ben. Your car is not broken. It just needs some fuel. Do you see this hole on the back? That's where you put the fuel. You need to find something that can fit in the hole and fill it up. Then your car will make noise again." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He remembers he has a small bottle of juice in his toy box. He runs to his toy box and gets the bottle. He opens it and pours some juice into the hole of the car. He hopes it will work. + +He pushes the button and the car roars again. Ben is very happy. He thinks he is lucky to have such a smart mom. He hugs his mom and says, "Thank you, mom. You fixed my car. You are the best mom ever." + +His mom hugs him back and says, "You're welcome, Ben. I'm glad you like your car. But remember, juice is not the best fuel for cars. Next time, try to find something else. Maybe water or milk." + +Ben nods and says, "Okay, mom. I will remember." He plays with his car some more, until it is time to go to bed. He puts his car on his nightstand and says, "Good night, car. You are my favorite toy. I will play with you again tomorrow." + +He falls asleep with a smile on his face. He dreams of driving his car on a big road, with his mom beside him. He thinks he is the luckiest boy in the world. +Tom and Lily wanted to play in the snow. They put on their warm coats, hats, gloves and boots. They ran outside and saw a big hill of snow. They decided to make a sign that said "Tom and Lily's snow fort". They used sticks and stones to write the words on the snow. + +They worked hard and made a big fort with walls and a door. They were very proud of their sign and their fort. They went inside to get some hot chocolate and cookies. They told their mom they would be back soon. + +But while they were inside, a big truck came by. The truck was clearing the snow from the road. The truck did not see the sign or the fort. The truck pushed all the snow away with a big plow. The sign and the fort were gone. + +Tom and Lily came back outside with their mugs and plates. They looked for their sign and their fort. They could not find them. They saw the truck driving away. They felt very sad and angry. They cried and threw their mugs and plates on the ground. They had no sign, no fort, no snow, no hot chocolate and no cookies. They had a very bad day. +Lily was sad. She missed her mom and dad. They went to work and left her with Nana. Nana was nice, but Lily wanted her mom and dad. + +Nana saw Lily crying on the couch. She came over and gave her a hug. "What's wrong, Lily?" she asked. + +"I want mom and dad," Lily sobbed. + +"I know, sweetie. They will be back soon. They love you very much. Do you want to do something fun with me?" Nana said. + +Lily shook her head. She just wanted to cry. + +Nana had an idea. She went to the closet and took out a big box. She opened it and showed Lily what was inside. It was a club. A club made of blankets and pillows and stuffed animals. Nana had made it for Lily when she was a baby. + +"Look, Lily. This is your club. It's a special place for you and me. We can go inside and play and read and sing. It's very warm and cozy. Do you want to try it?" Nana said. + +Lily looked at the club. It looked nice. She liked blankets and pillows and stuffed animals. She nodded slowly. + +Nana smiled. She took Lily's hand and led her to the club. They crawled inside and snuggled together. Nana gave Lily a kiss and said, "I love you, Lily. You are my club buddy." + +Lily felt a little better. She hugged Nana and said, "I love you, Nana. You are my club buddy too." + +They stayed in the club until mom and dad came home. Lily was happy to see them, but she was also happy to have Nana and her club. She knew she was not alone. She had a lot of love. +Lily and Ben love candy. They have many candy in a big bowl. They like to sort the candy by color and shape. They make piles of red candy, yellow candy, green candy and so on. + +One day, they have a new friend, Sam. Sam comes to play with them. He sees the candy and says, "Wow, you have so much candy! Can I have some?" + +Lily and Ben say, "Yes, you can have some. But first, you have to help us sort the candy. It is fun and easy. Look, this is a red candy, and this is a yellow candy. Put them in the right piles." + +Sam says, "No, I don't want to sort the candy. I just want to eat the candy. Sorting is boring and hard. Give me some candy now!" + +Lily and Ben say, "No, you have to sort the candy first. That is the rule. If you don't sort the candy, you don't get any candy." + +Sam gets angry and says, "Fine, I don't want to play with you. You are mean and stingy. I will find other friends who will give me candy." + +He leaves the room and slams the door. Lily and Ben feel sad and hurt. They wonder why Sam is so rude and selfish. + +They finish sorting the candy and share it with each other. They say, "Sorting the candy is fun and easy. We like to sort the candy. We also like to share the candy. Sharing is caring. We are good friends." + +The moral of the story is: Sorting is fun and easy. Sharing is caring. Be a good friend. +Sam was restless. He did not want to nap. He wanted to play with his toys and run around. But Mom said he had to nap or he would be grumpy later. She gave him a kiss and a note. The note said, "I love you, Sam. Have sweet dreams." She put the note under his pillow and left the room. + +Sam looked at the note. He did not want to read it. He wanted to push it away. He thought it was boring. He got out of bed and looked for something fun to do. He saw his toy car on the floor. He liked his toy car. It was red and shiny and made noises. He picked it up and pushed it around the room. He made vroom-vroom sounds and pretended he was driving. + +He pushed the car under the bed. He saw something else under the bed. It was a box. He did not know what was in the box. He was curious. He pulled the box out and opened it. He saw a lot of papers and pictures and things. He did not know what they were. He thought they were trash. He pushed them out of the box and onto the floor. He made a big mess. + +He pushed the box back under the bed. He saw his note under his pillow. He remembered Mom gave it to him. He felt bad. He pushed the note out from under his pillow and looked at it. He saw Mom's writing. He saw a heart. He felt sorry. He pushed the note back under his pillow and lay down. He closed his eyes and tried to nap. He hoped Mom would not be mad. He hoped she would still love him. He hoped he would have sweet dreams. +Timmy loved to play with his computer. He liked to watch funny videos, draw pictures and learn new things. He was very enthusiastic about his computer and always wanted to show his mom and dad what he did. + +One day, it was raining outside. Timmy could not go to the park or ride his bike. He was sad and bored. He asked his mom if he could play with his computer. His mom said yes, but only for a little while. She said he had to do some other things too, like read a book or play with his toys. + +Timmy agreed and went to his room. He turned on his computer and started to watch a funny video. He laughed and smiled. He forgot about the rain and the time. He watched another video and another. He did not hear his mom calling him for lunch. + +His mom came to his room and saw him still on his computer. She was not happy. She said he had to turn it off and come to eat. She said he had been on it for too long and he needed a break. She said he could play with it again later, but he had to do some other things first. + +Timmy was not happy. He did not want to turn off his computer. He wanted to watch more videos. He said no and tried to keep watching. His mom was not happy. She said he had to listen and do what she said. She said he was being rude and selfish. She said he had to turn off his computer or she would take it away. + +Timmy was scared. He did not want to lose his computer. He loved his computer. He said sorry and turned it off. He followed his mom to the kitchen. He was not enthusiastic anymore. He was sad and angry. He did not want to eat or do anything else. He just wanted his computer back. He hoped the rain would stop soon. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with toys and books. But sometimes they quarrel. They quarrel when they want the same toy or book. They say "mine" and "no" and pull and push. + +One day, they quarrel over a big red truck. Tom says it is his. Sue says it is hers. They pull and push and make a loud noise. Mom hears them and comes to see. She is not happy. She says "stop" and "share". She says they can take turns with the truck. She gives them a tip. She says "if you play nice, you will have more fun". + +Tom and Sue listen to Mom. They say "sorry" and "okay". They take turns with the truck. They also play with other toys and books. They make a jolly noise. They laugh and smile and sing. Mom hears them and comes to see. She is happy. She says "well done" and "good". She gives them a hug and a kiss. She says "I love you". Tom and Sue say "I love you too". They are friends again. +Lily and Ben love to sing. They sing in the morning, they sing at lunch, they sing before bed. They sing songs they know and songs they make up. They sing loud and soft, fast and slow, happy and sad. + +One day, they go with Mom and Dad to the park. They ride in the big jeep. The jeep is red and shiny. It has four wheels and a horn. Lily and Ben like the jeep. They sing in the jeep. They sing a song about the jeep. + +"Jeep, jeep, jeep, we love to ride in the jeep. Jeep, jeep, jeep, it makes us feel so neat. Jeep, jeep, jeep, we go up and down the street. Jeep, jeep, jeep, it's such a fun treat!" + +Mom and Dad smile and sing along. They like the song. They like to see Lily and Ben happy. + +But then, the jeep stops. There is a lot of cars in front of them. The cars do not move. They make noise and smoke. Mom and Dad look at the clock. They look worried. They say they are late. They say they are stuck. + +Lily and Ben do not like this. They do not like the noise and the smoke. They do not like to wait. They feel bored and impatient. They want to go to the park. They want to play and run and swing. They do not want to sing anymore. + +They start to whine and cry. They say they are tired and hungry and thirsty. They say they want to go home. They say they do not like the jeep. + +Mom and Dad try to calm them down. They say they are sorry. They say they will get to the park soon. They say they have snacks and water and toys. They say they can still sing. + +But Lily and Ben do not listen. They do not want anything. They just want to go. They do not stop whining and crying. + +Mom and Dad feel sad and frustrated. They do not know what to do. They wish the cars would move. They wish Lily and Ben would stop. They wish they could sing. +Sara liked to play with her silver necklace. It was a gift from her grandma, who said it was very unique. Sara loved how it sparkled in the sun and made her feel special. + +One day, Sara wanted to make her necklace even more shiny. She saw a bottle of soap on the sink and thought it would make her necklace clean. She poured some soap in a bowl and put her necklace in it. She hoped it would soak and become brighter. + +But when she took her necklace out of the bowl, it was not shiny at all. It was dull and gray and looked very sad. Sara was very upset and cried. She had ruined her necklace and her grandma's gift. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw the bowl of soap and the necklace and understood what happened. She hugged Sara and said, "I'm sorry, honey, but soap is not good for silver. It makes it lose its color and beauty. You should only use water and a soft cloth to clean it." + +Sara felt very sorry and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to make it more shiny. I didn't know soap was bad for silver. Can we fix it?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. We can try to polish it and make it shiny again. But remember, your necklace is already very unique and beautiful. You don't need to change it or make it more shiny. It's a special gift from your grandma, who loves you very much. And so do I." + +Sara nodded and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you too. And I love my necklace. I will take good care of it and never use soap again." + +Moral: Don't try to change something that is already special and valuable. Appreciate what you have and take good care of it. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big slide. Lily wanted to go on the slide, but Tom was scared. + +"Come on, Tom, let's go on the slide. It's fun!" Lily said. + +"No, Lily, it's too high. I don't want to go on the slide. It's scary!" Tom said. + +Lily looked at Tom. She had an idea. She wanted to make Tom brave. + +"I dare you to go on the slide, Tom. If you go on the slide, I will give you a candy. If you don't go on the slide, you have to make a weird face." Lily said. + +Tom thought about it. He liked candy, but he didn't like making weird faces. He looked at the slide. It was very high. He looked at Lily. She was smiling. + +"Okay, Lily, I will go on the slide. But you have to go with me." Tom said. + +Lily nodded. She took Tom's hand. They climbed up the stairs. They reached the top of the slide. They sat down on the slide. They held each other. + +"Are you ready, Tom?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, Lily, I'm ready." Tom said. + +They pushed themselves down the slide. They went very fast. They felt the wind in their hair. They felt the sun on their skin. They felt the thrill in their hearts. + +They reached the bottom of the slide. They laughed. They were happy. + +"Wow, Tom, that was awesome! You did it! You are brave!" Lily said. + +"Thank you, Lily, that was fun! You are kind! You are my friend!" Tom said. + +Lily gave Tom a candy. Tom gave Lily a hug. They smiled at each other. They had a good day. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they decided to go on an adventure and explore the big park near their house. They packed some snacks and water in their backpacks and set off. + +"Let's go east, where the sun rises," Tom said. "Maybe we can find some treasure or animals." + +"Okay," Lily agreed. "But I hope it's not too far or too hot." + +They walked and walked, following the path that led to the east. They saw some flowers, some birds, and some bugs, but no treasure or animals. Lily started to feel tired and thirsty. + +"Tom, can we stop and have a snack?" she asked. "My feet hurt and my mouth is dry." + +"Not yet," Tom said. "We have to keep going. Maybe we'll find something amazing soon." + +They walked and walked some more, but still nothing. Lily started to complain. + +"Tom, this is boring. There's nothing here but grass and trees. I want to go back. I'm hungry and I miss Mom and Dad." + +"Stop complaining," Tom said. "You're ruining the adventure. You're such a baby." + +Lily felt hurt and angry. She didn't want to play with Tom anymore. She turned around and started to walk back the way they came. + +"Fine, go back then," Tom said. "But don't come crying to me when you miss out on the fun." + +Tom kept walking east, hoping to find something exciting. But soon he realized that he was alone and lost. He didn't know how to get back to the park entrance. He wished he had listened to Lily and stopped for a snack. He felt scared and sorry. + +He saw a man walking his dog nearby. He ran to him and asked for help. + +"Excuse me, sir, can you please show me the way back to the park entrance?" he said. "I'm lost and I can't find my sister." + +The man was kind and helped Tom. He gave him some water and a cookie from his pocket. The cookie was delicious and made Tom feel better. + +"Thank you, sir," Tom said. "You're very nice." + +"You're welcome, son," the man said. "But next time, be careful and don't wander off too far. And listen to your sister. She was right to want to stop and have a snack. It's important to take care of yourself and your friends when you go on an adventure." + +Tom nodded and learned his lesson. He thanked the man again and ran to find Lily. He hugged her and apologized for being mean and stubborn. He shared his cookie with her and told her about the man and his dog. + +Lily forgave him and smiled. She was glad that Tom was safe and happy. They decided to go home and tell Mom and Dad about their adventure. They learned that it's more fun to play together and respect each other's feelings. They also learned that east is not always the best direction to go. +Lily and Sam liked to play in the sand by the sea. They made castles and tunnels and bridges with their buckets and shovels. Sometimes they saw little animals in the water, like crabs and fish and shrimp. Shrimp were pink and had long tails and many legs. + +One day, Lily and Sam found a big shrimp on the shore. It was still alive and moved its tail and legs. Lily wanted to touch it, but Sam said no. He said shrimp could pinch with their claws and hurt them. Lily did not listen. She reached out her hand and tried to pick up the shrimp. + +The shrimp did not like that. It pinched Lily's finger with its claw. Lily cried out and let go of the shrimp. It ran back to the water and swam away. Lily's finger was red and sore. Sam hugged her and said he was sorry. He said they should not bother wild animals, because they were scared and angry. + +Lily learned her lesson. She said she was sorry too. She said she would not touch wild shrimp again. She and Sam went back to playing in the sand. They had fun and forgot about the shrimp. They were happy and safe. +Lily liked to play in the garden. She saw many flowers and bugs. She liked to look at them and touch them. But she did not like spiders. She thought they were scary and ugly. + +One day, she saw a pretty spider on a web. It had many colors and patterns. It looked like a rainbow. Lily was curious. She wanted to see it closer. She walked to the web and said hello. + +"Hello, little girl," the spider said. "Do you like my web?" + +Lily was surprised. She did not know spiders could talk. She said, "Yes, it is very pretty. But you are a spider. I do not like spiders. They are scary and ugly." + +The spider said, "That is not nice. I am not scary or ugly. I am friendly and beautiful. I make webs to catch flies and to make art. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She looked at the spider and the web. She saw that the spider was not scary or ugly. It was friendly and beautiful. She said, "Yes, I want to be your friend. But how can I trust you? How do I know you will not bite me?" + +The spider said, "You can trust me because I trust you. I will not bite you because you are not a fly. You are a girl. And I like girls. They are smart and kind. Just like you." + +Lily smiled. She said, "Thank you, spider. You are smart and kind too. And very pretty. I am sorry I was rude to you. Can I touch your web?" + +The spider said, "Yes, you can. But be gentle. It is very delicate. And do not break it. It is my home and my art." + +Lily nodded. She reached out her hand and touched the web. It felt soft and sticky. She saw the spider move on the web. It made a pattern with its silk. It looked like a flower. Lily said, "Wow, that is amazing. You are very talented, spider. Can you teach me how to make webs?" + +The spider said, "Yes, I can. But you need to have silk and legs. Do you have silk and legs?" + +Lily said, "No, I do not. I have hair and arms. But maybe I can use yarn and sticks. Can I try?" + +The spider said, "Yes, you can. But you need to be careful. It is not easy to make webs. It takes a lot of practice and patience. And you need to respect the other bugs. They are my neighbors and friends. Do not hurt them or take their homes." + +Lily said, "OK, I will. I will be careful and respectful. And I will practice and be patient. And I will be your friend. And you will be mine." + +The spider said, "Yes, I will. And I am happy. You are a good girl, Lily. And a good friend. And I am glad you like my web. And me." + +Lily said, "Me too, spider. Me too." +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big tree with many branches. They wanted to climb the tree and see the birds and the sky. + +They ran to the tree and looked for a good branch to hold. Lila found one that was low and strong. She put her foot on it and pulled herself up. Ben looked for another branch, but he could not find one. He saw one that was high and thin. He thought he could reach it if he jumped. + +He jumped and grabbed the branch. But the branch was not strong. It was weak and wild. It broke and Ben fell down. He hit the ground and cried. Lila heard him and came down. She saw Ben and the broken branch. She was scared and sad. + +She ran to Ben and hugged him. She asked him if he was hurt. He said his arm and his leg were sore. He showed her his arm and his leg. They had red marks and dirt. Lila said they should go to mom and dad. They would help him and make him feel better. + +They left the tree and the branch. They looked for mom and dad. They found them on a bench. They told them what happened. Mom and dad were worried and sorry. They took Ben and Lila to the car. They drove to the doctor. The doctor looked at Ben and gave him a bandage and a sticker. He said Ben would be fine. He told him to be careful and not to climb wild branches. Ben said he was sorry and he would not do it again. Lila said she was sorry too and she would stay with him. They hugged and said they loved each other. Mom and dad smiled and said they loved them too. They drove home and had ice cream. They were happy and safe. +Tommy was a poor boy who lived with his mom in a small house. He did not have many toys or clothes, but he loved his mom very much. He also loved his crib, where he slept every night and had many dreams. + +One day, his mom told him that they had to move to a new place, because they could not pay for the house anymore. Tommy was sad and scared. He did not want to leave his crib and his friends. He asked his mom, "Mom, can I take my crib with me?" + +His mom hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Tommy, but we can't. The crib is too big and heavy, and we have to travel by bus. But you can take your favorite blanket and teddy bear, and we will find a new crib for you in the new place." + +Tommy felt a little better, but he still wished he could keep his crib. He decided to do something special for his crib before they left. He took some paper and crayons, and drew a picture of his crib and his mom. He wrote "I love you" on the paper, and taped it to the crib. He also put some flowers and stickers on the crib, to make it look pretty. He wanted to display his love for his crib and his mom. + +The next day, they packed their bags and got ready to go. Tommy gave his crib a big hug and a kiss, and said goodbye. He took his picture, his blanket and his teddy bear with him. He hoped his crib would find a new home and a new friend. He also hoped he would find a new crib and new friends in the new place. He held his mom's hand and got on the bus. He looked out the window and saw his crib, with his paper, flowers and stickers, shining in the sun. He smiled and waved, and said, "Thank you, crib, for being my friend." +Tom and Lily wanted to bake a cake for their dad. It was his birthday and they had a secret plan. They asked mom to help them, but they did not tell her what the cake was for. + +They mixed flour, eggs, sugar, and milk in a big bowl. They poured the batter into a round pan and put it in the oven. They waited for the cake to bake. They smelled something yummy. + +When the cake was done, they took it out and let it cool. They spread some frosting on top and wrote "Happy Birthday Dad" with sprinkles. They also added some candy eyes, a nose, and a mouth. They made the cake look like dad, but with hair. Dad was bald and they wanted to make him laugh. + +They hid the cake under a cloth and waited for dad to come home. When he arrived, they shouted "Surprise!" and showed him the cake. Dad was very happy and hugged them. He said it was the best cake ever. He laughed when he saw the hair and said he wished he had some. He cut a slice and shared it with them. They all ate the cake and had a fun time. +Tom and Mia are playing with their toys. They have a big box and some paper. They make a spaceship with the box and the paper. They pretend to fly to the moon. + +They see a red light in the sky. It is a laser. It is coming from a bad robot. The robot wants to take their spaceship. Tom and Mia are scared. They do not want to lose their spaceship. + +They look for something to stop the robot. They see a flashlight. They think it is a laser too. They turn it on and point it at the robot. The robot sees the light and thinks it is another laser. The robot is scared. It does not want to get hurt. It moves away from the spaceship. + +Tom and Mia are happy. They have saved their spaceship. They think the flashlight is very helpful. They thank the flashlight and hug it. They go back to playing with their spaceship. They have fun. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big teddy bear that their grandma gave them. They named him Teddy and hugged him every night. + +One day, a storm came and made the sky very dark and gloomy. The wind blew hard and the rain poured down. Ben and Mia were scared and ran to their room. They grabbed Teddy and held him tight. + +"Teddy will keep us safe," Ben said. + +"Yes, Teddy is our best friend," Mia said. + +They heard a loud boom and saw a flash of light. It was thunder and lightning. They screamed and hid under the covers. + +"Mommy, Daddy, help!" they cried. + +Mommy and Daddy came and hugged them. They told them not to be afraid, that the storm would pass soon. They said they loved them very much and that they were very brave. + +They also said they were proud of them for valuing Teddy. They said Teddy was a special gift from grandma and that he was very old and rare. They said they should always take good care of him and share him with each other. + +Ben and Mia nodded and smiled. They thanked Mommy and Daddy and said they loved them too. They also said they loved Teddy and that he was their treasure. They kissed him and snuggled with him. + +The storm went away and the sun came out. Ben and Mia felt happy and safe. They decided to play with Teddy and their other toys. They learned that some things are more important than others and that they should value them. They also learned that they had each other and that they were not alone. They were a happy family. +Lily wanted to go to the park with her dog, Spot. She put on her hat and coat and grabbed a basket. She filled the basket with toys and treats for Spot. She was very happy. + +She ran to the door and called, "Mom, can I go to the park with Spot?" + +Mom looked at Lily and smiled. "Yes, you can, but you have to be careful. The park is very messy today. There are many leaves and mud on the ground. Don't get dirty, okay?" + +"Okay, Mom. I will be careful. Thank you for permitting me to go." Lily said. She opened the door and went outside with Spot. + +Lily and Spot had a lot of fun at the park. They played fetch with a ball, they ran around the trees, and they met some other dogs and children. Lily gave Spot some treats from the basket. She was very happy. + +But then, Lily tripped over a branch and fell down. She dropped the basket and the toys and treats spilled out. Spot ran to help her, but he also stepped on the basket and broke it. The basket was very messy. + +Lily started to cry. She was very sad. She looked at the basket and said, "Oh no, my basket is ruined. Mom will be angry. What will I do?" + +Spot licked her face and wagged his tail. He wanted to cheer her up. He barked and said, "Don't cry, Lily. I'm sorry for breaking your basket. But you still have me. I love you. Let's go home and tell Mom what happened. Maybe she will not be angry. Maybe she will fix your basket. Come on, Lily." + +Lily wiped her tears and hugged Spot. She said, "You're right, Spot. You're my best friend. I love you too. Let's go home and tell Mom. Maybe she will understand. Come on, Spot." + +Lily and Spot walked home, holding the messy basket. They hoped Mom would not be angry. They hoped Mom would fix the basket. They were still happy. +Anna liked to pray every night before she went to sleep. She would kneel by her bed and talk to God. She would thank him for her family, her friends, and her toys. She would ask him to keep her safe and happy. + +One night, Anna heard a loud noise outside her window. She was scared. She ran to her parents' room, but they were not there. She saw a note on their bed. It said: "We had to go away for a while. We love you. Be good. We will come back soon." + +Anna did not understand. Where did they go? Why did they leave her alone? She felt sad and lonely. She looked for someone to hug. She saw her teddy bear on the armchair. She ran to it and held it tight. + +She heard another loud noise. It was a firework. It made a bright light and a big boom. Anna did not like fireworks. They hurt her ears and eyes. She wished her parents were here to make her feel safe. + +She took her teddy bear and went back to her bed. She knelt and prayed. She said: "God, please bring my parents back. I miss them. I need them. I am scared and lonely. Please help me." + +But God did not answer. He did not bring her parents back. He did not help her. He did not hear her. He did not care. + +Anna cried and cried. She felt more sad and lonely than ever. She had no one to love her. She had no one to protect her. She had no hope. She had no happiness. + +She lay down on her bed and closed her eyes. She wished she could sleep and never wake up. She wished she could die. +Tim liked to play with his truck. It was big and red and made loud noises. He took it everywhere he went. He liked to drive it on the grass, on the sand, on the floor. He liked to fill it with rocks, sticks, toys. He liked to dump them out and start again. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his mom and his truck. He saw a lot of other kids playing there. Some had bikes, some had balls, some had dolls. Tim wanted to play with them, but he did not want to leave his truck. He was afraid someone would take it or break it. + +He saw a nosy girl with curly hair and a pink dress. She came over to him and looked at his truck. She said, "Can I play with your truck? It looks fun." Tim said, "No, it is mine. Go away." The girl frowned and said, "You are mean. I will tell my mom." She ran away. + +Tim felt happy. He had his truck and no one else. He drove it around the park, making loud noises. He did not see the nosy girl come back with her mom. He did not see them talk to his mom. He did not see his mom nod and smile. + +He only saw them when the nosy girl came back and said, "My mom said you have to share your truck with me. She said it is nice to share." She reached for his truck. Tim said, "No, no, no!" He pulled his truck away. But the girl was stronger. She grabbed his truck and ran away. + +Tim cried. He wanted his truck back. He ran after the girl, but she was faster. He saw her drive his truck on the grass, on the sand, on the floor. He saw her fill it with rocks, sticks, toys. He saw her dump them out and start again. + +He missed his truck. He wished he had not been mean to the girl. He wished he had shared his truck with her. He wished he had made a new friend. He was sad and lonely. He did not like the park anymore. He wanted to go home. +Lila was an adventurous girl who liked to explore new places. One day, she went to the farm with her mom and dad. She saw many animals, like cows, pigs, chickens, and horses. She also saw many fruits and vegetables, like apples, carrots, corn, and peaches. + +"Can I have a peach, please?" Lila asked her mom. + +"Sure, honey. You can receive one peach from the farmer. He is very kind and generous. But you have to say thank you and be polite," her mom said. + +Lila nodded and ran to the farmer, who was standing near a big basket of peaches. He smiled and gave her a peach. It was big, round, and fuzzy. + +"Thank you, sir. This is a very nice peach," Lila said. + +"You're welcome, little girl. I'm glad you like it. Enjoy your visit to the farm," the farmer said. + +Lila bit into the peach and tasted its sweet and juicy flesh. She was very happy and satisfied. She decided to share her peach with her mom and dad, who were proud of her manners and kindness. + +The moral of the story is: Be grateful and generous when you receive something from someone. +Tom and Anna liked to play with their toy cars and trucks. They had a big box of them in their room. One day, they decided to make a race track on the floor with some tape and paper. They picked their favorite cars and lined them up at the start. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tom shouted, and pushed his car forward. Anna did the same, and they watched their cars zoom along the track. Tom's car was red and fast, and Anna's car was blue and shiny. They both wanted to win. + +But then, Tom saw something on the floor that made him stop. It was a toy missile that he got for his birthday. It was gray and long, and it had a button that made it fly. Tom forgot about the race and grabbed the missile. He wanted to play with it. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Anna said. "You can't stop the race and take the missile. That's mine!" + +"No, it's not. It's mine. I got it for my birthday. You can't have it." Tom said. He was bossy and mean. + +"Yes, I can. You have to share. Give it back!" Anna said. She was angry and sad. + +They both pulled on the missile, trying to take it from each other. They did not listen to each other. They did not say sorry. They did not play nice. + +Then, something bad happened. The button on the missile got pressed by accident. The missile made a loud noise and flew out of their hands. It went across the room and hit the wall. It broke the wall and made a big hole. It also broke the missile and made a big mess. + +Tom and Anna were scared and shocked. They looked at the hole and the mess. They looked at each other. They felt sorry and silly. They knew they did something wrong. + +They ran to their mom and dad and told them what happened. They said they were sorry and they hugged them. They said they would not fight over the missile again. They said they would share and play nice. + +Mom and dad were not happy, but they were glad that Tom and Anna were safe and sorry. They said they would fix the hole and the mess. They said they would help them clean up. They said they loved them. + +Tom and Anna said they loved them too. They went back to their room and picked up their cars and trucks. They finished their race and had fun. They learned to spread their toys and their love. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with toys. One day, they saw a big package on the porch. They ran to see what was inside. + +"Maybe it is a new toy for us!" Lily said. + +"Or maybe it is a cake!" Tom said. + +They opened the package and found a big blanket. It was soft and warm, but not very fun. + +"What is this?" Tom asked. + +"A blanket," Lily said. + +They looked at each other and shrugged. They did not want a blanket. They wanted a toy or a cake. + +They threw the blanket on the couch and went to play with their old toys. + +Later, their mom came home and saw the package. + +"Did you open your present?" she asked. + +"Yes, mom," Tom and Lily said. + +"Did you like it?" she asked. + +They looked at each other and shrugged again. + +"It is a blanket," Tom said. + +"It is soft and warm," Lily said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. + +"It is a very useful blanket," she said. "It is from your grandma. She made it for you with love. She wants you to be cozy and happy." + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They did not know that grandma made the blanket. They did not know that she loved them so much. + +They ran to the couch and picked up the blanket. They wrapped it around them and hugged mom. + +"Thank you, mom," Tom said. + +"Thank you, grandma," Lily said. + +They felt the blanket on their skin. It was soft and warm, and very fun. They liked the blanket. They loved grandma. +Sam and Mia were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a new slide that was very big and shiny. They ran to the slide and waited for their turn. + +"Let me go first!" Sam said. He pushed Mia away and climbed up the rail. Mia felt sad and angry. She wanted to go on the slide too. + +"No, let me go first!" Mia said. She pinched Sam's arm hard. Sam cried out and let go of the rail. He fell down and hurt his knee. Mia felt sorry and scared. She did not mean to hurt Sam. + +"Are you okay?" Mia asked. She hugged Sam and said sorry. Sam hugged her back and said sorry too. They both had tears in their eyes. + +A nice lady who worked in the park came over and gave them a band-aid and a lollipop. She smiled and said, "You are very brave and kind to say sorry. But you should not push or pinch each other. That is not nice. You should share and take turns. That is how you have fun and make friends." + +Sam and Mia nodded and said thank you. They learned their lesson and decided to share and take turns. They went on the slide together and had a lot of fun. They also made friends with other kids who wanted to play with them. They realized that being nice was better than being cheap. +Penny is a girl who likes to do many things. She likes to draw, to sing, to play with her toys and to help her mom. One day, she sees a big box in the living room. She asks her mom, "What is in the box, mom?" + +Her mom says, "It is a surprise, Penny. You will see it tomorrow. It is for your birthday." + +Penny is very curious. She wants to see the surprise. She waits until her mom goes to the kitchen. Then she sneaks to the box and tries to open it. She pulls and tugs, but the box is too heavy and too tight. She cannot open it. + +Suddenly, she hears a loud noise. The box falls over and hits the floor. Penny is scared. She thinks she broke the surprise. She runs to her mom and cries, "Mom, mom, I am sorry. I tried to open the box and it fell. I did a bad thing." + +Her mom hugs her and says, "It is okay, Penny. You did not break the surprise. It is still fine. But you should not try to open it. It is a secret. You have to wait until tomorrow. Can you do that?" + +Penny nods and says, "Yes, mom. I can wait. I am sorry. I love you." + +Her mom says, "I love you too, Penny. You are a good girl. Now, let's go and put the box back. And then we can do something fun together. How about we make a cake for your birthday?" + +Penny smiles and says, "Yes, mom. I like cake. Let's do that." +Lily and Ben like to visit their grandma every week. Grandma lives in a big house with a garden and many books. She always has a smile and a hug for them. + +One day, they go to visit grandma and find her sitting on a sofa with a big book. She says, "Hello, my dears. Do you want to hear a story?" Lily and Ben nod and sit next to her. They love stories. + +Grandma opens the book and shows them a page with a picture of a lion and a mouse. She says, "This is a story about a gentle lion and a brave mouse. Do you know what gentle means?" Lily says, "It means kind and soft, like you, grandma." Ben says, "It means not loud and not mean, like me." Grandma laughs and says, "That's right. And do you know what brave means?" Lily says, "It means not afraid, like Ben." Ben says, "It means doing hard things, like Lily." Grandma says, "That's right, too. You are both gentle and brave, like the lion and the mouse. Let me tell you their story." + +Grandma reads the story to them, using her gentle voice and making funny sounds. Lily and Ben listen with their eyes wide and their mouths open. They learn how the lion spared the mouse's life, and how the mouse helped the lion escape from a trap. They learn how the lion and the mouse became friends, and how they helped each other. They learn how being gentle and brave can make the world a better place. + +When grandma finishes the story, she closes the book and says, "Did you like the story?" Lily and Ben say, "Yes, grandma, we loved it. Thank you for reading it to us." They give her a big hug and a kiss. Grandma says, "You're welcome, my dears. I love you very much. You make me happy when you visit me." Lily and Ben say, "We love you too, grandma. You make us happy when you tell us stories." They smile and cuddle with her on the sofa, feeling gentle and brave. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and balls. They do not like to eat dinner. Mom says dinner is good for them, but they think dinner is yucky. + +One day, Mom makes dinner and calls them. "Tom, Sam, come and eat your dinner. It is hot and tasty," she says. Tom and Sam do not listen. They keep playing with their cars and balls. They make loud noises and run around the house. + +Mom gets angry. She says, "Tom, Sam, stop playing and come to the table. This is the last time I tell you." Tom and Sam do not listen. They keep playing with their cars and balls. They make louder noises and run faster. + +Mom gets very angry. She says, "That's it. I have had enough. You are not getting any dinner. You are going to bed without dinner." She takes away their cars and balls. She puts them in their room. She locks the door. + +Tom and Sam are sad. They are hungry and thirsty. They want their cars and balls. They say, "Mom, we are sorry. Please give us dinner. Please give us our cars and balls." But Mom does not answer. She is too angry. + +Tom and Sam cry. They cry and cry. They have a bad night. They wish they had listened to Mom. They wish they had eaten their dinner. They wish they had been slow and quiet. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. The park has a big slide, a swing, and a pond. The pond has fish and ducks. + +One day, Tim and Jen go to the park in spring. The sun is bright and the sky is clear. They see the fish and the ducks in the pond. They want to feed them. + +"Look, Jen, I have some bread for the fish and the ducks. Do you want some?" Tim says. + +"Yes, please, Tim. Thank you. They must be hungry," Jen says. + +They break the bread into small pieces and throw them into the pond. The fish and the ducks swim to the bread and eat them. Tim and Jen are happy. + +But then, a big dog comes to the pond. The dog is black and furry. He has a long tail and sharp teeth. He sees the bread and the fish and the ducks. He wants them too. + +He barks and runs to the pond. He scares the fish and the ducks. He jumps into the pond and splashes the water. He tries to catch the bread and the fish and the ducks. + +"Stop, dog, stop! You are bad! You make the fish and the ducks suffer! Go away!" Tim shouts. + +"Leave them alone, dog! You are mean! You make the water dirty! Go home!" Jen shouts. + +But the dog does not listen. He keeps barking and running and jumping and splashing. He makes a big mess. + +Tim and Jen are sad and angry. They want the dog to stop. They want the fish and the ducks to be safe. They want the pond to be clear. + +They look for help. They see a man with a leash. The man is the dog's owner. He is looking for the dog. + +"Sir, sir, please come! Your dog is bad! He makes the fish and the ducks suffer! He makes the pond dirty! Please take him away!" Tim and Jen say. + +The man hears them. He sees the dog. He is sorry and ashamed. + +"Oh, no, I'm so sorry. He ran away from me. He is naughty. Come here, boy, come here!" The man says. + +He runs to the pond. He calls the dog. He puts the leash on the dog. He pulls the dog out of the pond. + +"I'm very sorry, kids. He didn't mean to hurt the fish and the ducks. He was just curious and playful. He won't do it again. I'll take him home and teach him to behave. Please forgive him," The man says. + +Tim and Jen are still sad and angry. But they are also kind and forgiving. + +"It's okay, sir. We forgive him. But please don't let him do it again. The fish and the ducks are our friends. The pond is our park. We want them to be happy and clear," Tim and Jen say. + +The man nods and smiles. He thanks them and apologizes again. He takes the dog away. + +Tim and Jen look at the pond. The water is still dirty. The fish and the ducks are still scared. They feel sorry for them. + +They decide to do something. They get some more bread. They throw it into the pond. They talk to the fish and the ducks. + +"Sorry, fish, sorry, ducks. We didn't mean to make you suffer. We wanted to feed you. We hope you are okay. We hope you are not hurt. We hope you are still hungry. Here is some more bread. Please eat it. Please be happy," Tim and Jen say. + +The fish and the ducks hear them. They see the bread. They are still scared. But they are also hungry and grateful. + +They swim to the bread. They eat it. They quack and splash. They thank Tim and Jen. + +Tim and Jen are happy. They see the fish and the ducks are happy. They hope the water will be clear soon. + +They hug each other. They are friends. They love the park. They love the pond. They love the fish and the ducks. They love spring. They love the sun and the sky. They are happy. +Sara and Tom like to play in the park. They like to swing, run and slide. One day, they see a big slide that they have never seen before. It is very high and long and shiny. Sara and Tom want to try it. + +They climb up the ladder and wait for their turn. Sara goes first. She sits on the slide and pushes herself down. She feels the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughs and shouts. She has fun. + +Tom sees Sara and wants to go too. He sits on the slide and pushes himself down. But he goes too fast and loses his balance. He falls off the slide and hits the ground. He makes a loud noise. He hurts his arm and his leg. He cries and screams. He has no fun. + +Sara hears Tom and runs to him. She sees his arm and his leg. They are red and swollen and bleeding. She is scared and sad. She hugs Tom and says sorry. She wishes she could make him better. + +A lady hears the noise and comes to help. She sees Sara and Tom. She calls for help. She tells them to stay calm and not to move. She says they need to go to the hospital. She says the slide is not for little kids. She says it is too dangerous and delicate. She says they were not careful. She is angry and worried. She has no fun. +Sam and Anna were eager to go to the zoo with their mom. They liked to see the animals and learn their names. They put on their hats and shoes and went to the automobile. + +"Mom, can we see the elephants first?" Sam asked. + +"Sure, honey. Elephants are very big and smart. Do you know how much they weigh?" Mom said. + +"No, how much?" Anna said. + +"More than ten automobiles! Can you believe that?" Mom said. + +"Wow, that's a lot!" Sam and Anna said. + +They drove to the zoo and parked the automobile. They walked to the entrance and bought their tickets. They saw a sign that said "Elephant Show". They followed the sign and found a big arena with seats and a fence. + +They sat down and waited for the show to start. They saw some people in uniforms and some elephants. The people talked to the elephants and gave them treats. The elephants did tricks and made noises. They lifted their trunks and waved their ears. They balanced on balls and stools. They splashed water and threw dirt. + +Sam and Anna clapped and cheered. They liked the elephants. They wanted to touch them and feed them. They asked Mom if they could. + +"Maybe after the show, if they let us. But we have to be gentle and quiet. Elephants are very strong, but they can also be scared or angry. We have to respect them and their space." Mom said. + +"OK, Mom. We will be good." Sam and Anna said. + +They watched the rest of the show and learned more about the elephants. They learned their names and where they came from. They learned what they ate and how they communicated. They learned how they helped each other and protected their families. + +They thought the elephants were amazing. They hoped they could see them again. They thanked Mom for taking them to the zoo. They had a fun and exciting day. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together in the park, and share their toys and snacks. One day, they decided to play pretend. Lily said, "Let's play that we are married and have a baby." Ben agreed, and they found a doll to be their infant. + +They took turns holding the doll, and pretended to feed it and sing to it. They also pretended to do other things that married people do, like cook, clean, and watch TV. They had a lot of fun, until Lily wanted to change the doll's clothes. Ben said, "No, I like the doll's clothes. They are blue and soft." Lily said, "But I want to put on a pink dress. It is pretty and shiny." Ben said, "No, you can't. I am the dad, and I say no." Lily said, "Well, I am the mom, and I say yes." + +They started to argue, and tug on the doll. They both wanted their way, and they were both stubborn. They did not listen to each other, and they did not say sorry. They got angry, and said mean things. They said, "I don't want to play with you anymore. I don't want to be married to you. You are a bad friend." They threw the doll on the ground, and ran away from each other. + +The doll was sad. It did not like to see Lily and Ben fight. It wished they would be nice to each other, and share, and say sorry. It hoped they would come back, and play with it again. It waited for a long time, but they did not come back. It felt lonely, and cold, and scared. + +Then, a big dog came by. It saw the doll, and thought it was a toy. It picked up the doll in its mouth, and ran away with it. It did not care that the doll was not its toy. It did not care that the doll was Lily and Ben's infant. It only cared that the doll was fun to chew on, and shake, and tear. It did not know that it was hurting the doll, and making it cry. + +The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They are happy. + +But then, Tom comes. Tom is mean. He kicks the snowman and laughs. He says, "Your snowman is ugly and small. Mine is better and bigger." He points to his snowman on the other side of the park. It is very big and has a carrot nose and buttons. + +Lily and Ben are sad and angry. They say, "No, our snowman is nice and cute. You are rude and bad. Go away!" + +Tom says, "No, I will not go away. I will make my snowman even bigger and better. I will increase it with more snow and ice. Then you will see who is successful." + +He runs to his snowman and starts to pile more snow and ice on it. He does not see that the sun is shining and the snow and ice are melting. He does not see that his snowman is becoming unstable and wobbly. + +Lily and Ben see what is happening. They smile and whisper, "Let's watch and wait. He will get a surprise." + +They watch and wait. Soon, Tom's snowman is so big and heavy that it cannot stand. It falls down with a loud crash. Tom is shocked and scared. He runs away, crying. + +Lily and Ben clap and cheer. They say, "Hooray! Our snowman is still here and happy. We are successful. We are the best." They hug their snowman and each other. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are going to the airport with Mom and Dad. They are very happy because they are going to see Grandma and Grandpa. They have a big bag with their clothes and toys. + +At the airport, they see many people and planes. They hear loud noises and announcements. They follow Mom and Dad to a line where they show their tickets and passports. Anna and Ben hold hands and look around. + +"Look, Ben, that plane is very big!" Anna says. + +"Yes, and it has wings and a tail!" Ben says. + +They get closer to the plane and see a door with stairs. Mom and Dad carry the bag and go up the stairs. Anna and Ben follow them. + +Inside the plane, they find their seats and buckle their belts. They have a window seat and can see the runway. They feel excited and nervous. + +"Mom, when will the plane fly?" Anna asks. + +"Soon, honey, soon. The pilot will tell us when we are ready to go." Mom says. + +They wait for a while and then hear the pilot's voice. He says hello and welcome and some other things. Then he says they are going to take off. + +The plane starts to move faster and faster. Anna and Ben feel a push in their backs. They see the ground getting smaller and smaller. They are flying! + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Ben says. + +Anna agrees. She feels warm and happy. She kicks her feet in the air and smiles. She can't wait to see Grandma and Grandpa. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box. The box is unknown. They do not know what is in the box. + +Tom and Jen want to open the box. They look for something to cut the box. They see a stick. The stick is sharp. They use the stick to cut the box. They are careful not to cut themselves. + +They cut a hole in the box. They look inside the box. They see a lot of toys. The toys are new. They are happy. They take out the toys and play with them. They share the toys and have fun. They do not know who left the box, but they say thank you. +Lily liked to dream. Every night, she closed her eyes and saw wonderful things. She saw big animals, bright flowers, and funny people. She liked to tell her dreams to her mom and dad in the morning. + +One night, she dreamed of an ancient lady. The lady had long white hair and a long blue dress. She lived in a big stone house with many books and paintings. She smiled at Lily and said, "Hello, little one. Do you want to hear a story?" + +Lily nodded. She loved stories. The lady took her hand and led her to a cozy room with a fireplace. She sat on a big chair and Lily sat on her lap. The lady opened a book and began to read. The book had many pictures of dragons, fairies, and knights. Lily listened with wonder and asked many questions. + +The lady answered all her questions and told her more stories. She said she was very old and had seen many things. She said she was glad to have a friend like Lily. She said she hoped Lily would come back to visit her again. + +Lily hugged the lady and said, "Thank you for the stories. You are very nice. I like you very much. I will come back to see you." + +The lady kissed her forehead and said, "You are very sweet. I like you too. Sleep well, my dear." + +Lily closed her eyes and felt warm and happy. She dreamed of the ancient lady and her stories until the morning. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play in the garden. But today, Lily is lazy. She does not want to run or jump or climb. She only wants to sit on the grass and look at the flowers. + +"Come on, Lily," Tom says. "Let's crawl to the big tree. It is fun. We can pretend we are lions or snakes or bugs." + +"No, thank you," Lily says. "I am happy here. You go and crawl. I will watch you." + +Tom is patient. He likes his sister. He tries to make her happy. He crawls to the big tree and back. He makes funny noises. He says, "Look, Lily, I am a lion. Roar! I am a snake. Hiss! I am a bug. Buzz!" + +Lily smiles. She thinks Tom is silly. But she is still lazy. She does not want to crawl. She says, "You are very good, Tom. But I am tired. I want to rest. Maybe later I will crawl with you." + +Tom is a little sad. He wants to play with his sister. But he is also kind. He says, "Okay, Lily. You can rest. I will crawl some more. But don't be too lazy. Crawling is good for you. It makes you strong and fast and smart." + +Lily nods. She says, "I know, Tom. You are right. Crawling is good. Maybe later I will crawl with you. But now I want to rest. And look at the flowers. They are pretty. Don't you think?" + +Tom looks at the flowers. He says, "Yes, they are pretty. But not as pretty as you, Lily. You are my sister. And I love you." + +Lily hugs Tom. She says, "I love you too, Tom. You are my brother. And you are fun. Thank you for being patient with me." + +They smile at each other. They are happy. They are twins. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a frog near the pond. The frog was different from the other frogs. It had red spots on its green skin. + +"Wow, look at that frog!" Lily said. "It is so pretty!" + +Ben agreed. He wanted to touch the frog. He reached out his hand slowly. The frog did not move. Ben touched its back gently. + +"Hello, frog," Ben said. "Do you like the pond?" + +The frog croaked. It sounded happy. Ben smiled. + +Lily wanted to touch the frog too. She moved closer to Ben. But she slipped on a wet rock. She fell into the water. She was scared and wet. + +"Help!" Lily cried. "I can't swim!" + +Ben heard Lily. He let go of the frog. He ran to the edge of the pond. He saw Lily splashing in the water. + +"Don't worry, Lily!" Ben said. "I will help you!" + +Ben grabbed a stick. He held it out to Lily. Lily grabbed the stick. Ben pulled her out of the water. He hugged her. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Ben asked. + +Lily nodded. She was cold and wet. But she was glad that Ben was there. + +"Thank you, Ben," Lily said. "You are a good friend. You supported me." + +Ben smiled. He was happy that Lily was okay. + +"You are welcome, Lily," Ben said. "You are a good friend too. You liked the different frog." + +They looked at the frog. The frog was still near the pond. It croaked again. It sounded friendly. + +"Bye, frog," Lily and Ben said. "We hope you have a good day." + +They waved to the frog. Then they went home. They were still friends who liked to play in the park. And they liked the different frog. +Lily and Max were playing in the park with their shovels and buckets. They liked to dig holes and make sand castles. They observed the ants and worms that came out of the ground. They wondered what else was underground. + +"Let's dig deeper and find out!" Max said. He was curious and brave. + +"Okay, but be careful. We don't want to get lost or hurt," Lily said. She was cautious and kind. + +They dug and dug until they found a big hole. They peeked inside and saw a dark tunnel. They heard a strange noise. It sounded like a roar. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. She felt scared. + +"Let's go and see!" Max said. He felt excited. + +They crawled into the tunnel and followed the noise. They saw a bright light at the end. They came out and saw a big lake. In the lake, there was a huge dragon. It had scales and wings and fire. It was graceful and scary. + +"Wow! A dragon!" Max said. He wanted to touch it. + +"Shh! Don't make it angry!" Lily said. She wanted to run away. + +The dragon saw them and opened its mouth. It was hungry and angry. It roared and breathed fire. + +"Help!" Lily and Max screamed. They turned around and ran back to the tunnel. + +They ran and ran until they reached the hole. They climbed out and filled it with sand. They grabbed their shovels and buckets and ran to their mom. + +"Mom! Mom! We saw a dragon!" they said. + +"A dragon? Where?" their mom asked. + +"Underground! In the park!" they said. + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She thought they had a big imagination. + +"Wow, what a story! You are very brave and creative. But remember, don't go underground without me. It can be dangerous," she said. + +"Okay, mom. We love you," they said. + +They observed the park and saw the birds and flowers. They felt happy and safe. They did not see the dragon again. But they never forgot their adventure. +Sara and Ben are playing in the living room. They have a lot of toys, but they like the telephone best. It is a big telephone with buttons and sounds. They pretend to call their friends and family. + +"Hello, is this Anna?" Sara says into the telephone. She holds it to her ear and smiles. + +"No, this is Ben!" Ben says from the other end. He is hiding behind the sofa. He laughs and makes a funny noise. + +Sara giggles and says, "Ben, you are silly! I want to talk to Anna. She is my best friend." + +"OK, OK, I will turn the telephone to Anna. Wait a minute." Ben says. He presses a button and makes another sound. + +"Hello, this is Anna. Who is this?" Ben says in a high voice. + +"Hi, Anna, this is Sara. How are you?" Sara says. She does not know that Ben is pretending to be Anna. + +"I am good, Sara. Do you want to play with me?" Ben says. + +"Yes, I do. What do you want to play?" Sara says. + +"Let's play... um... let's play... I don't know. I am tired. Can we take a nap?" Ben says. He is tired of playing with the telephone. He wants to sleep. + +Sara is surprised. She says, "A nap? But we are playing. Why are you tired, Anna?" + +Ben does not answer. He drops the telephone and crawls out from behind the sofa. He yawns and stretches. + +Sara sees him and says, "Ben, you are not Anna! You are Ben! You tricked me!" + +Ben smiles and says, "Sorry, Sara. I was just joking. But I am really tired. Can we take a nap?" + +Sara thinks for a moment. She is also tired. She says, "OK, Ben. Let's take a nap. But next time, don't trick me. Be nice." + +Ben nods and says, "OK, Sara. I will be nice. You are my best friend." + +They put the telephone away and go to their beds. They close their eyes and fall asleep. They dream of playing with the telephone and their friends. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their toys. They liked to dig in the sand and make castles and roads. But they did not like to share their toys with each other. Sometimes they fought and snatched the toys from each other. + +One day, a big dog came to the park. He was very friendly and wanted to play with the children. He ran to Anna and Ben and wagged his tail. He saw their toys in the sand and thought they were bones. He picked up one of Anna's dolls and one of Ben's cars in his mouth and ran away. + +Anna and Ben were very angry and sad. They shouted at the dog and chased him. But the dog was faster and he ran to the other side of the park. He dropped the toys on the grass and licked them. The toys were filthy and wet. + +Some other children saw the dog and the toys and laughed. They pointed at Anna and Ben and said, "Look at those silly kids! Their toys are dirty and yucky! They should take a nap and stop crying!" + +Anna and Ben felt very embarrassed. They did not like to be laughed at. They ran to their mom and dad and told them what happened. Their mom and dad hugged them and said, "Don't worry, we will get you new toys. And we will wash the old ones. The dog did not mean to be bad. He just wanted to have fun. But he should learn to ask before he takes things." + +Anna and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, he should. And we should learn to share our toys with each other. Then we can have more fun and make more friends." They smiled and hugged each other. Then they took a nap on the bench and dreamed of new toys and new adventures. +Tom and Mia are playing in the kitchen. They find a big bottle of juice and a small cup. Tom wants to pour some juice for Mia. + +"Look, Mia, I can pour juice for you. You like juice, right?" Tom says. + +"Yes, I like juice. Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend," Mia says. + +Tom opens the bottle and holds it over the cup. He tries to pour slowly, but the juice comes out too fast. It spills over the cup and onto the table. It makes a big mess and a loud noise. + +"Oh no, Tom, you pour too much! The juice is everywhere! And it is so noisy!" Mia says. + +Tom and Mia hear footsteps. They look up and see Mom coming. Mom is not happy. She sees the juice and the mess and the noise. She has a black face. + +"Tom and Mia, what are you doing? Why did you pour juice all over the table? And why are you making so much noise? You are in big trouble!" Mom says. + +Tom and Mia are scared. They drop the bottle and the cup. They run to Mom and hug her legs. They say sorry. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We just wanted to play. We did not mean to pour juice and make noise and make a mess. Please do not be mad. We love you," Tom and Mia say. + +Mom sighs. She is still angry, but she loves Tom and Mia. She hugs them back. She says sorry too. + +"Mom, I am sorry. I am mad, but I love you too. You should not play with juice and make a mess and make noise. You should ask me first. Juice is for drinking, not for pouring. And noise is for outside, not for inside. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +Tom and Mia nod. They understand. They say sorry again. They help Mom clean the table and the floor. They drink some juice from a new cup. They promise to be good. Mom smiles. She gives them a kiss. She says they are good kids. They are happy. +Lily was a lawyer who helped people with problems. She liked her job, but she also liked to have fun. Sometimes, she went to the park with her dog, Spot. Spot was a big, fluffy dog who was very adorable. He liked to run, jump and play with Lily and other dogs. + +One day, Lily and Spot met a new friend at the park. His name was Ben, and he was a boy who had a red ball. Ben threw the ball for Spot, and Spot ran after it. Lily and Ben talked and laughed. They had a lot in common. They both liked books, music and pizza. + +"Can I twist your hair?" Ben asked Lily. He liked her long, brown hair. It looked soft and shiny. + +"Sure, you can twist my hair," Lily said. She smiled and let Ben take some of her hair in his hands. He twisted it gently and made a braid. He tied it with a blue ribbon. + +"You look pretty," Ben said. He gave Lily the ribbon. + +"Thank you, you are very kind," Lily said. She gave Ben a hug. + +Spot came back with the ball. He wagged his tail and barked. He wanted to play more. + +"Let's play some more," Ben said. He took the ball and threw it again. + +"Okay, let's play some more," Lily said. She ran after Spot. + +They played until the sun went down. They had a lot of fun. They became good friends. They agreed to meet again at the park. Lily, Ben and Spot were happy. +Lily and Ben were very enthusiastic to go to the park. It was spring and the sun was shining. They saw many flowers and birds and butterflies. + +"Look, Lily, a slide!" Ben said. He ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. He slid down fast and laughed. + +"Me too, me too!" Lily said. She followed Ben and slid down too. They had so much fun. + +Then they saw a man with a cart. He had ice cream and popsicles. Lily and Ben wanted some. + +"Can we have some, please?" they asked the man. + +"Sure, but you have to pay," the man said. He showed them the prices. + +Lily and Ben looked at their pockets. They had some coins, but not enough. + +"Oh no, we don't have enough money," Lily said. She felt sad. + +"Wait, I have an idea," Ben said. He saw some cans and bottles on the ground. He picked them up and put them in a bag. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go to the store. We can recycle these and get some money," he said. + +Lily and Ben ran to the store. They gave the cans and bottles to the lady. She gave them some money. + +"Thank you, lady," they said. + +They ran back to the park. They had enough money to pay for the ice cream and popsicles. They gave the money to the man. + +"Thank you, kids. Here you go," the man said. He gave them the ice cream and popsicles. + +Lily and Ben were very happy. They ate their treats and smiled. + +They enjoyed the spring day at the park. They were very enthusiastic. +Lila and Tom were playing in the hut they made with sticks and leaves. They liked to pretend it was their home in the forest. They had a bed of grass, a pot of water and some berries they picked. + +"Let's make a fire," Tom said. "It will be warm and cozy." + +"But we need wood," Lila said. "And matches." + +Tom looked around and saw a big branch on the ground. He dragged it to the hut and broke it into smaller pieces. He put them in a pile and looked for matches. + +"I have some in my pocket," he said. He took out a small box and opened it. + +Lila saw the matches and felt scared. She remembered what her mom had told her. "Matches are not for playing," she said. "They can make a big fire and hurt you and the hut." + +Tom did not listen. He wanted to make a fire. He took a match and struck it on the box. It made a spark and a flame. + +"Wow, look!" he said. He put the match on the wood and watched it burn. + +Lila saw the fire and screamed. She ran out of the hut and called for help. She saw her mom and dad coming from the house. They saw the fire and ran to the hut. + +They grabbed a bucket of water and poured it on the fire. They put out the flames and the smoke. They looked at the hut and saw it was burned and ruined. + +They looked at Tom and Lila and were angry and sad. They asked them what happened and why they played with matches. + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He said he wanted to make a fire and did not think it was bad. + +Lila said she tried to stop him and remind him of what mom had said. + +Mom and dad hugged Lila and thanked her for being smart and brave. They scolded Tom and told him he was foolish and careless. They said he could have hurt himself and Lila and the hut. + +They said they would have to build a new hut and teach Tom how to be safe and useful. They said they loved them both and wanted them to be happy and careful. They took them to the house and gave them some cookies and milk. They said they would talk more later and make a plan. +Jill and Ben love to go to the theater with Mom and Dad. They like to see the people sing and dance and wear funny clothes. Sometimes they see animals or puppets or magic tricks too. + +One day, they go to see a show about a purple dragon. The dragon is very big and loud and has shiny scales. He lives in a cave and breathes fire. Jill and Ben are a little scared, but they also want to see what he does. + +The show starts and the lights go down. The people on the stage tell a story about a princess who wants to find the dragon and make friends with him. She goes on a long journey and meets many dangers. Jill and Ben watch and listen with wide eyes. + +At the end of the story, the princess reaches the cave and calls out to the dragon. The dragon hears her and comes out. He is very angry and roars at her. He opens his mouth and breathes fire. Jill and Ben gasp and hide behind Mom and Dad. + +But then, something amazing happens. The fire turns into flowers and butterflies. The dragon smiles and lowers his head. He is not mean, he is lonely. He wants to play with the princess. The princess smiles too and climbs on his back. They fly away together, happy and free. + +The people on the stage sing a happy song and bow. The lights go up and the people in the theater clap and cheer. Jill and Ben rise from their seats and join them. They liked the show very much. They think the purple dragon is cool and nice. They want to be his friends too. They hug Mom and Dad and thank them for taking them to the theater. They go home, talking about the show and dreaming of dragons. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were animals. Lily was a rabbit and Tom was a lion. They ran and jumped and hid behind the bushes. + +"Roar!" Tom said. "I am a fierce lion and I will catch you, little rabbit!" + +Lily giggled and ran away. "You can't catch me, lion! I am too fast and smart!" + +Tom chased her around the garden. He liked to play with Lily. She was his best friend. He did not really want to hurt her. + +Lily found a patch of green plants. They smelled nice. She remembered what her mom had told her. They were herbs. Her mom used them to make food and tea. Lily picked some of the herbs and put them in her basket. + +"Look, lion, I found some herbs!" Lily said. "They are good for you. They can make you strong and healthy. Do you want some?" + +Tom stopped chasing her. He was curious. He sniffed the herbs. They smelled different from the meat he liked to eat. + +"What are they?" Tom asked. + +"They are herbs," Lily said. "My mom says they can provide many things. They can make your food tasty, they can help you when you are sick, they can calm you when you are angry. Do you want to try some?" + +Tom nodded. He was not sure, but he trusted Lily. He took a bite of the herbs. They tasted bitter and sweet at the same time. He made a face. + +"They are strange," Tom said. + +"But they are good for you," Lily said. "Here, have some more. Maybe you will like them better." + +Tom ate some more herbs. He felt a warm feeling in his belly. He smiled. + +"They are not bad," Tom said. "They make me feel good. Thank you, rabbit, for sharing your herbs with me." + +"You're welcome, lion," Lily said. "You are a good friend. Do you want to play some more?" + +"Yes, let's play some more," Tom said. "But this time, let's be nice animals. Let's not chase or bite each other. Let's share and help each other." + +Lily agreed. They put the herbs in their basket and went to play some more. They had fun in the garden. They were happy. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. Tim has a clever toy dog. The toy dog can bark and run and do tricks. Sam has a toy car. The toy car can go fast and make noises. + +One day, Tim and Sam go to the park. They bring their toys with them. They have fun playing with their toys on the grass. They make the toy dog chase the toy car. They laugh and clap. + +"Look at my toy dog!" Tim says. "He is so clever. He can catch your toy car." + +"Look at my toy car!" Sam says. "He is so fast. He can escape your toy dog." + +They play until it is dark. Then they hear their moms call them. + +"Tim, Sam, it is time to go home!" their moms say. "You need to sleep." + +Tim and Sam pick up their toys. They say goodbye to each other. + +"Bye, Tim. Bye, clever toy dog." Sam says. + +"Bye, Sam. Bye, fast toy car." Tim says. + +They go home with their moms. They brush their teeth and put on their pajamas. They hug their toys and go to bed. + +They sleep and dream of playing with their toys again. +Tommy loves his pet dog, Spot. Spot is big and brown and likes to play. But Spot is also very messy. He likes to dig holes in the yard, chew on Tommy's toys, and roll in the mud. + +One day, Tommy's mom tells him to clean his room. Tommy does not want to clean his room. He wants to play with Spot. He says, "Mom, can I play with Spot first? Please?" + +Mom says, "No, Tommy. You have to clean your room now. Spot made a big mess in there. He tore up your pillow and your books. You have to pick up the pieces and throw them away." + +Tommy is sad and angry. He says, "Bad Spot! Why did you do that? You are a naughty dog!" + +He goes to his room and sees the mess. He feels like crying. He does not know where to start. He wishes Spot would help him. + +He hears a bark outside. He looks out the window and sees Spot. Spot is wagging his tail and looking at him. He looks happy and sorry. He wants to play with Tommy. + +Tommy feels a little better. He says, "Spot, you are a messy dog, but I still love you. But you have to learn to be good. You can't ruin my things. Do you understand?" + +Spot barks again. He seems to understand. He licks Tommy's face through the window. + +Tommy smiles. He says, "OK, Spot. I will clean my room. But then we can play together. But only if you promise to be good. Deal?" + +Spot barks again. He nods his head. He promises to be good. + +Tommy and Spot are friends. They have fun together. But they also have to be careful. They don't want to make more messes. +Sara loves to look at the sky and see the birds. She likes the blue birds, the red birds, the yellow birds, and the black birds. She likes to hear them sing and watch them fly. + +One day, she sees a bird that is different from the others. It is white and has a long tail. It is very pretty and shiny. Sara thinks it is a unique bird. She wants to be its friend. + +She runs to the bird and says, "Hello, bird. You are very pretty. Can I play with you?" + +But the bird does not answer. It looks at Sara with its big eyes and then flies away. Sara feels sad. She does not understand why the bird does not want to play with her. + +She runs after the bird and tries to catch it. But the bird is too fast and too high. Sara cannot reach it. She gets tired and falls on the grass. + +She cries and says, "Why do you not like me, bird? I just want to be your friend." + +Then, she hears a voice. It is not the bird. It is another girl. She is older than Sara and has brown hair and green eyes. She is holding a cage. + +She says, "I'm sorry, little girl. That is my bird. His name is Snowy. He is a unique bird. He is not like the other birds. He is a pet. He does not play with strangers. He only plays with me." + +Sara looks at the girl and the cage. She feels angry. She does not like the cage. She thinks the bird should be free. + +She says, "No, he is not your bird. He is a sky bird. He belongs to the sky. You should not keep him in a cage. That is mean. Let him go." + +The girl shakes her head and says, "No, he is my bird. I love him. He is happy in his cage. He has food and water and toys. He does not need the sky. He needs me." + +Sara and the girl argue. They both want the bird. They both think they are right. They do not listen to each other. + +But the bird listens. He hears Sara and the girl. He feels sad. He does not want to make them fight. He wants to make them happy. + +He thinks of a way. He waits for the right moment. Then, he opens the cage with his beak. He flies out of the cage. He flies to Sara and the girl. He lands on Sara's shoulder and sings. He flaps his wings and sprinkles some feathers. He makes Sara smile. He flies to the girl's hand and pecks. He rubs his head and makes some noises. He makes the girl laugh. + +He flies back and forth between Sara and the girl. He shows them that he likes them both. He shows them that he can be their friend. He shows them that he can be a sky bird and a pet bird. + +Sara and the girl stop arguing. They look at the bird. They look at each other. They realize that they are both wrong. They realize that they are both right. They realize that they can share the bird. + +They say, "Sorry, bird. Sorry, girl. We were silly. We did not understand. You are a unique bird. You are a smart bird. You can be a sky bird and a pet bird. You can be our friend." + +The bird nods and smiles. He is happy. He has two friends. He has the sky and the cage. He is a unique bird. He is a lucky bird. +Sara and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and dress up. One day, they found a big box of clothes in the attic. They saw many pretty things: hats, scarves, dresses, shoes. They wanted to try them all. + +"Look at me, Sara!" Lily said. She put on a pink dress and a pink hat. She felt like a princess. "Do you like it?" + +"Yes, you look very nice, Lily!" Sara said. She put on a blue dress and a blue hat. She felt like a queen. "How about me?" + +"You look very nice, too, Sara!" Lily said. They smiled and hugged. They were happy. + +They heard a voice from downstairs. It was Sara's mom. She called them for lunch. + +"Come on, girls, it's time to eat!" she said. + +"Okay, mom, we're coming!" Sara said. She and Lily took off the clothes and put them back in the box. They ran downstairs. + +But they forgot something. They forgot to take off the hats. They still had the pink and blue hats on their heads. + +When they got to the kitchen, Sara's mom saw them. She laughed. She thought they were very funny. + +"What are you wearing, girls?" she asked. + +Sara and Lily looked at each other. They saw the hats. They laughed, too. They realized they made a mistake. + +"Oops, we forgot to take off the hats!" Sara said. + +"We were playing dress up in the attic!" Lily said. + +Sara's mom smiled. She was not angry. She was glad they had fun. + +"That's okay, girls. You can keep the hats. They suit you well. But next time, remember to check yourself before you leave the attic. You don't want to go out with something silly on your head, do you?" + +Sara and Lily nodded. They learned a lesson. They thanked Sara's mom for the hats and the lunch. They ate and talked. They were still best friends. + +The moral of the story is: always check yourself before you leave a place, and don't be afraid to laugh at your own mistakes. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big yellow bus parked near their house. They wanted to see what was inside, so they put on their vests and went to the bus. They did not tell their mom, who was busy in the kitchen. + +They opened the door of the bus and climbed in. They saw many seats, windows, and buttons. They wandered around the bus, trying to touch everything. They pretended they were drivers and passengers, and made noises like honk and beep. + +"Look, Lily, there is a microphone!" Ben said, pointing to a device on the dashboard. He picked it up and spoke into it. "Hello, this is Ben, the best bus driver in the world!" + +Lily giggled and grabbed the microphone from him. "No, I am the best bus driver, and you are my helper!" she said. + +They took turns talking into the microphone, making up stories and jokes. They did not hear their mom calling them from outside. She was looking for them, and she was worried. She was persistent, and she did not give up. + +She walked around the house, the yard, and the street, but she could not find them. Then she heard a loud voice coming from the bus. It was Ben, saying, "We are having so much fun in the bus, we don't want to go home!" + +She ran to the bus and opened the door. She saw Ben and Lily sitting in the front seats, holding the microphone. They looked surprised and guilty. + +"Ben! Lily! What are you doing here?" she asked, in a stern voice. "You know you are not supposed to go into strangers' buses! You could have been in danger! And you did not tell me where you were going! I was so scared!" + +Ben and Lily felt sorry for making their mom scared. They dropped the microphone and got out of the bus. They hugged their mom and said, "We are sorry, mom. We were curious and wanted to play. We did not mean to worry you." + +Their mom hugged them back and said, "I know you were curious and wanted to play, but you have to be careful and listen to me. You have to tell me where you are going, and you have to stay away from things that are not yours. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "We understand, mom. We will not do it again." + +Their mom smiled and said, "I love you, Ben and Lily. Now let's go home and have some cookies." + +They walked home, holding their mom's hand. They learned their lesson, and they never wandered into strangers' buses again. +Lily and Ben were going to put on a show for their mom and dad. They had practiced a lot yesterday. Lily was going to sing a song and Ben was going to do some tricks with his toy car. They were very excited. + +They set up a stage in the living room with a curtain and some chairs. They invited their mom and dad to sit down and watch. They said, "Welcome to our show! We hope you like it!" Then they went behind the curtain. + +Lily came out first and started to sing. She sang very loud and very fast. She forgot some of the words and made up some new ones. She sang, "I love my mom and dad, they are the best, they give me hugs and snacks, and let me rest." She finished with a big smile and a bow. + +Ben came out next and drove his toy car around the stage. He made vroom-vroom noises and pretended to crash into things. He said, "Look at my car, it is so cool, it can go fast and jump and spin, it is not a fool." He ended with a flip and a wink. + +Lily and Ben ran to the center of the stage and held hands. They said, "Thank you for watching our show! Please applaud!" They waited for their mom and dad to clap. + +But their mom and dad did not clap. They looked very sad and angry. They said, "That was a terrible show! You were too loud and too silly. You made a mess and broke some things. You did not listen to us when we told you to be quiet and careful. You need to go to your room and think about what you did." + +Lily and Ben felt very bad. They did not mean to make their mom and dad unhappy. They wanted to make them proud and happy. They said, "We are sorry, mom and dad. We just wanted to have some fun and show you what we can do. We love you very much." + +Their mom and dad sighed and hugged them. They said, "We love you too, Lily and Ben. But you need to learn to respect our rules and our things. You can have fun, but not at the cost of others. Maybe next time you can do a better show, one that we can all enjoy and applaud." +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their toy cars. They liked to zoom them on the grass and make loud noises. But then they saw a big elephant near the fence. The elephant had a long trunk and big ears. Tom and Lily wanted to see the elephant up close. + +They ran to the fence and waved at the elephant. The elephant waved back with its trunk. Tom and Lily were happy. They threw some grass to the elephant. The elephant ate the grass and made a funny sound. Tom and Lily laughed. + +But then a man came and gave the elephant a red pepper. The man said it was a treat for the elephant. The elephant took the pepper with its trunk and put it in its mouth. But the pepper was very spicy. The elephant did not like the spicy pepper. It made its mouth burn. The elephant spit out the pepper and made a loud noise. It was angry and scared. + +Tom and Lily were scared too. They saw the elephant cry. The elephant had tears in its eyes. It shook its head and sprayed water from its trunk. Tom and Lily felt sorry for the elephant. They wanted to help the elephant. + +They ran to the man and said, "No, no, no! Don't give the elephant spicy pepper! It hurts the elephant! Give the elephant water! Water is good for the elephant!" + +The man realized his mistake. He said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I didn't know the elephant didn't like spicy pepper. I thought it was a treat. I'll give the elephant water. Water is good for the elephant." + +He took a bucket of water and poured it on the elephant's mouth. The elephant drank the water and felt better. It stopped crying and made a happy sound. It waved its trunk at Tom and Lily. Tom and Lily waved back. They were happy too. They said, "We're sorry, elephant. We love you, elephant. You're a good elephant." + +The elephant smiled and nodded. It was a good elephant. It liked Tom and Lily. They were good children. They played with the elephant and gave it more grass. The elephant ate the grass and made funny sounds. Tom and Lily laughed. They had fun with the elephant. They were friends. +Tom was an adventurous boy who liked to explore new places. One day, he found a shiny box in his attic. He opened it and saw a small figure inside. It looked like a man with a long beard and a funny hat. + +"Who are you?" Tom asked. + +"I am a genie," the figure said. "You have freed me from the box. Now I will grant you three wishes." + +Tom was very excited. He thought of all the things he could wish for. He rubbed his hands and said, "I wish for a big cake." + +The genie snapped his fingers and a big cake appeared on the table. Tom smiled and took a bite. It was delicious. + +"I wish for a new bike," Tom said. + +The genie snapped his fingers again and a new bike appeared in the yard. Tom ran outside and rode it. It was fast and smooth. + +"I wish for a dinosaur," Tom said. + +The genie looked worried. He said, "Are you sure? Dinosaurs are very big and scary. They might hurt you or break your things." + +Tom did not listen. He said, "I want a dinosaur. It will be fun." + +The genie sighed and snapped his fingers for the last time. A loud roar filled the air. Tom looked out the window and saw a huge dinosaur stomping towards his house. It had sharp teeth and claws. It looked angry. + +Tom was scared. He ran back to the attic and hid behind the box. He wished he had not been so greedy. He wished he had listened to the genie. He wished he had no wishes. + +The moral of the story is: Be careful what you wish for. You might get more than you bargained for. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to go trick-or-treating on Halloween. They wore costumes and carried bags to collect candy from the neighbors. They walked from house to house, saying "trick or treat" and getting sweets. + +One house had a big pumpkin on the porch, with a sign that said "take one candy". Lily and Max stepped up to the pumpkin and looked inside. There were many kinds of candy, but Lily saw a shiny wrapper that caught her eye. She reached for it, but it was too far. She leaned over the pumpkin, but she lost her balance and fell inside. + +"Help!" she cried. "I'm stuck in the pumpkin!" + +Max heard her and ran to the pumpkin. He saw Lily's legs sticking out of the hole. He tried to pull her out, but she was too heavy. He looked around and saw a helpful lady walking by with her dog. + +"Excuse me, can you help us?" he asked. "My sister is stuck in the pumpkin." + +The lady saw the problem and smiled. She came over and lifted Lily out of the pumpkin. She was not hurt, but she was covered in seeds and pulp. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Lily and Max said to the lady. + +"You're welcome, you're welcome!" the lady said. "But next time, be careful with the pumpkin. It's not a candy bowl, it's a decoration." + +Lily and Max nodded and apologized. They thanked the lady again and gave her a hug. Then they took one candy each from the pumpkin and continued their trick-or-treating. They learned their lesson and had a lot of fun. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw many flowers, trees and insects. They liked to look at the insects and learn their names. + +"Look, mom, a bee!" Tom said, pointing at a yellow and black insect. + +"Yes, that's a bee. Bees make honey and help the flowers grow. But be careful, they can sting if you bother them," mom said. + +"Look, Lily, a butterfly!" Tom said, showing his sister a colorful insect. + +"Wow, it's so pretty! I like its wings. They have many shapes and colors," Lily said. + +"Did you know that butterflies were once caterpillars? They change into butterflies after they make a special house called a cocoon," mom said. + +"Really? That's amazing! How do they do that?" Lily asked. + +"They are very creative. They use silk from their mouths to make the cocoon. Then they stay inside for a while and grow new parts. When they are ready, they break out of the cocoon and fly away," mom said. + +"I want to see that! Can we find a caterpillar and a cocoon?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe. But you have to be very quiet and listen. Sometimes you can hear the caterpillar munching on leaves or the butterfly coming out of the cocoon," mom said. + +"OK, let's listen!" Tom and Lily said. They followed mom to a bush where they saw some caterpillars and cocoons. They listened carefully and heard some noises. + +"Shh, I hear something. It sounds like a crack," Lily said. + +"Me too. Maybe it's a butterfly coming out," Tom said. + +They watched as a small hole appeared on one of the cocoons. Slowly, a wet wing poked out. Then another wing. Then a head and a body. It was a butterfly! + +"Wow, look, it's a butterfly!" Tom and Lily said. + +They clapped and cheered as the butterfly stretched its wings and flew away. They felt happy and curious. They wanted to see more insects and learn more about them. They thanked mom for taking them to the park and teaching them about insects. They had a fun and creative day. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide and run. But their favorite thing was to dance. They danced to the songs of the birds, the wind and the cars. + +One day, it was very hot. Lily and Tom were thirsty and tired. They saw a big fountain in the park. It had water that went up and down. It looked cool and fun. + +"Let's go to the fountain!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Tom said. + +They ran to the fountain and jumped in. They splashed and laughed. They felt the water on their skin. They danced in the fountain. They were happy. + +But then, something strange happened. The water stopped. The fountain was quiet. Lily and Tom looked around. They saw a man with a big hat and a big coat. He had a big bag in his hand. He was smiling. + +"Hello, children!" the man said. "Do you like magic?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They liked magic. They liked to see things disappear and appear. + +"Good!" the man said. "I have a magic trick for you. Do you want to see?" + +Lily and Tom nodded again. They were curious. + +"OK!" the man said. "Watch this!" + +He opened his bag and took out a big cloth. He threw it over the fountain. He said some words that Lily and Tom did not understand. + +"Ready?" he said. + +He pulled the cloth away. Lily and Tom gasped. The fountain was gone. There was nothing there. Only a hole in the ground. + +"Wow!" Lily and Tom said. + +The man laughed. He put the cloth and the fountain in his bag. He waved to Lily and Tom. + +"Bye, children!" he said. "I hope you enjoyed the magic!" + +He walked away with his bag. Lily and Tom looked at each other. They did not know what to say. They did not know where the fountain went. They did not know if it would come back. They felt sad and confused. + +They decided to go home. They did not want to play or dance anymore. They wanted to drink some water and rest. They hoped the fountain would come back tomorrow. They hoped the man would not come back. They did not like his magic. They liked the fountain better. +Sara and Tom were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them zoom on the grass and the dirt. They pretended they were racing drivers and made loud noises. + +"Look at my red car, it's the fastest!" Tom said. + +"No, my blue car is faster, watch this!" Sara said. She pushed her car hard and made it zoom towards the fence. + +But Sara pushed too hard. Her car hit the fence and broke into pieces. She saw the wheels and the windows and the doors fall off. She felt sad and angry. + +"Look what you did, you broke your car!" Tom said. He laughed at Sara. + +Sara did not like Tom laughing at her. She grabbed his car and threw it on the ground. She wanted to break his car too. + +But Tom's car was not delicate like Sara's car. It did not break. It only got a scratch. Tom picked it up and smiled. + +"Ha, ha, my car is stronger than yours!" Tom said. He zoomed his car away from Sara. + +Sara felt more sad and angry. She wished she did not break her car. She wished she did not throw Tom's car. She regretted being mean to Tom. She wanted to play with him again. + +She ran after Tom and said, "I'm sorry, Tom, I'm sorry I broke my car and I threw your car. Can we be friends again?" + +Tom stopped and looked at Sara. He saw her sad face and her broken car. He felt sorry for her too. + +He said, "It's okay, Sara, I'm sorry I laughed at you. Can we share my car and play together?" + +Sara nodded and smiled. She said, "Yes, Tom, thank you. You are a good friend." + +They hugged and zoomed Tom's car together. They were happy again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their new toy monkey. They loved the monkey because it was soft and brown and had a long tail. They took turns to hug the monkey and make funny noises. + +"Let's play hide and seek with the monkey!" Lily said. "You hide first and I will find you and the monkey." + +"OK!" Tom said. He ran to a big tree and hid behind it with the monkey. He held the monkey close and whispered, "Shh, don't make any sound. We don't want Lily to find us." + +Lily counted to ten and then started to look for Tom and the monkey. She looked under the slide, behind the bench, and in the sandbox, but she could not find them. She started to feel sad and worried. Where were they? + +"Tom, where are you?" she called. "I can't find you and the monkey. Please come out!" + +Tom heard Lily's voice and felt sorry for her. He realized that hiding for too long was not fun. He wanted to share the monkey with Lily and play together. He came out from behind the tree with the monkey and waved to Lily. + +"Here I am!" he said. "I'm sorry I hid for so long. I was just having fun with the monkey. Do you want to hug the monkey too?" + +Lily ran to Tom and smiled. She was happy to see him and the monkey. She hugged the monkey and said, "Thank you, Tom. I'm glad you came out. Hiding for too long is not nice. We should share and play together." + +Tom nodded and said, "You're right, Lily. Sharing and playing together is much more fun. Let's play something else with the monkey. How about we pretend the monkey is a huge king and we are his loyal subjects?" + +Lily liked the idea and agreed. They put the monkey on the swing and pushed him gently. They bowed to the monkey and said, "Your majesty, we are here to serve you. What do you want us to do?" + +The monkey did not say anything, but he looked happy and amused. Tom and Lily laughed and had a great time with the monkey. They learned that hiding is fun, but only for a little while. Sharing and playing together is much more fun and makes everyone happy. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play in the garden. She had a red ball that she loved to bounce and throw. One day, she saw a fox in the garden. The fox was hungry and looking for food. He saw Lily's red ball and thought it was a big apple. He wanted to eat it. + +The fox ran to the ball and grabbed it with his mouth. He tried to bite it, but it was hard and rubbery. He was confused. This was not a good apple. He did not like it. He wanted to spit it out, but he was afraid that Lily would see him and be angry. + +Lily saw the fox with her ball and was angry. She shouted at the fox and ran to him. She wanted her ball back. The fox was scared and ran away. He dropped the ball and hid behind a bush. He hoped that Lily would not find him. + +Lily picked up her ball and hugged it. She was happy to have it back. She looked around for the fox, but she could not see him. She wondered why he stole her ball. She did not understand. She decided to go inside and tell her mom what happened. She hoped that the fox would find some real food and not steal again. +Ben and Lily are playing in the living room. They have many toys, but they want to make something new. They see a big box and some paper. They think they can make a house with them. + +"Let's order the box and the paper," Ben says. "We can cut the paper with scissors and glue it on the box." + +"OK," Lily says. "But where are the scissors?" + +Ben looks around. He sees the scissors on the table. But the table is too high for him. He needs a chair to reach them. + +He goes to the kitchen and gets a chair. He brings it to the living room. He puts it next to the table. He climbs on the chair. He grabs the scissors. + +But he is not careful. He slips and falls. The scissors fly in the air. They land on the sofa. They make a big hole in the cushion. + +"Ben, are you OK?" Lily asks. She runs to him. + +"I'm OK," Ben says. He rubs his head. He sees the hole in the sofa. He feels bad. + +"Mom will be mad," he says. "We made a mess." + +Lily looks at the hole. She sees something inside. She pulls it out. It is a teddy bear. + +"Look, Ben," she says. "We found a teddy bear. Maybe Mom hid it here for us." + +Ben smiles. He takes the teddy bear. He hugs it. + +"Maybe," he says. "But we still need to say sorry to Mom. And we need to fix the sofa." + +They hear the door open. Mom comes in. She sees the chair, the scissors, the paper, the box, and the hole in the sofa. + +"What happened here?" she asks. She looks angry. + +Ben and Lily look at each other. They hold the teddy bear. + +"Mom, we are sorry," they say. "We wanted to make a house. But we were crazy. We made a hole. But we found a teddy bear. Do you like it?" + +Mom sighs. She shakes her head. She smiles. + +"You are crazy, but you are sweet," she says. "I do like the teddy bear. It was a surprise for you. But you need to be careful with scissors. And you need to help me clean up." + +"OK, Mom," Ben and Lily say. "We love you." + +They hug Mom. They hug the teddy bear. They start to clean up. They still want to make a house. But they will use tape instead of scissors. +Lily and Ben loved to watch the pandas at the zoo. They liked how they ate bamboo and played with each other. One day, they saw a new panda in the enclosure. He was smaller than the others and had a bandage on his leg. + +"Look, a baby panda!" Lily said. "He is so cute!" + +"Yes, he is," Ben agreed. "But why does he have a bandage?" + +They asked the zookeeper, who was nearby. He told them that the baby panda was hurt by a mean animal in the forest. He was rescued and brought to the zoo, where he got medicine and care. He said that the baby panda was brave and strong, and that he would soon be better. + +"Can he perform tricks like the other pandas?" Lily asked. + +The zookeeper smiled. "He can, but he needs some time to heal and learn. He is still very young and shy. But maybe, if you are very quiet and gentle, he will come closer and say hello." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They walked slowly to the fence and sat down. They watched the baby panda as he nibbled on some bamboo and looked around. He saw them and tilted his head. He seemed curious. + +"Hi, baby panda," Lily whispered. "We are your friends. We are happy you are here." + +The baby panda blinked and made a soft noise. He took a step towards them and stretched out his paw. Lily and Ben reached out and touched it gently. They felt his soft fur and his warm breath. The baby panda smiled and licked their fingers. + +They giggled and smiled back. They felt a special bond with the baby panda. They decided to name him Lucky, because he was lucky to be alive and to have new friends. They hoped he would perform many tricks and have fun with the other pandas. They promised to visit him often and give him lots of love. +Ben and Mia liked to play number games. They had cards with numbers and pictures. They took turns to show a card and say the number. The other one had to find the matching card and say the number too. They had fun and learned a lot. + +One night, they wanted to play number games before bed. They asked their mom if they could. Their mom said no. She said it was too late and they had to sleep. She said number games were for the day, not for the night. She said they were smart kids and they needed rest. + +But Ben and Mia did not listen. They waited until their mom left the room. Then they turned on the light and got their cards. They whispered to each other and played number games. They did not hear their mom coming back. She was angry when she saw them. She took their cards and turned off the light. She said they were naughty and they had to go to sleep. She said they would not play number games for a week. + +Ben and Mia were sad and scared. They cried and said they were sorry. They said they loved number games and they wanted to play. But their mom did not change her mind. She said they had to learn their lesson. She said good night and left the room. + +Ben and Mia could not sleep. They missed their cards and their games. They wished they had listened to their mom. They realized they were not smart, they were silly. They had a bad night. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big hill near their house, and they wanted to climb it. But the hill was very high and steep, and they were afraid to fall. + +One day, they decided to try. They put on their boots and jackets, because it was the cold season. They held hands and started to walk up the hill. They saw some rocks and trees and snow on the way. They helped each other to avoid the obstacles. + +"Are we there yet?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet, but we are close. Look, we can see the sky!" Tom said. + +They looked up and saw the blue sky and the bright sun. They felt happy and warm. They walked faster and faster, until they reached the top of the hill. They saw the whole valley below them, with houses and fields and rivers. They felt powerful and proud. + +"We did it! We climbed the hill!" Lily shouted. + +"We succeeded! We are the best!" Tom cheered. + +They hugged and smiled. They sat down and enjoyed the view. They had a lot of fun that day. They learned that they could do anything if they tried hard and helped each other. They were brave and strong. They were friends. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, they found a big pipe in the grass. It was shiny and round. + +"Look, a pipe!" Lily said. "Let's play with it." + +"OK," Ben said. "What can we do with it?" + +They took turns holding the pipe and making noises. They pretended it was a trumpet, a microphone, a telescope and a sword. They had a lot of fun. + +Then, Lily had an idea. "Let's get married with the pipe!" she said. "It can be our ring." + +"OK," Ben said. "How do we do that?" + +Lily put the pipe on her finger and said, "I marry you, Ben. You are my husband." + +Ben put the pipe on his finger and said, "I marry you, Lily. You are my wife." + +They hugged and kissed. They were very happy. + +But then, a big boy came and saw them. He was angry. He wanted the pipe for himself. + +"Hey, give me that pipe!" he shouted. "It's mine!" + +He ran towards Lily and Ben and tried to grab the pipe. Lily and Ben were scared. They held the pipe tight and said, "No, it's ours! We are married with it!" + +The big boy was stronger. He pulled the pipe from their fingers and ran away. Lily and Ben were sad. They cried and hugged. + +"Where is our pipe?" Lily asked. "Where is our ring?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "The big boy took it. He was mean." + +They looked for the big boy, but they could not find him. He was gone with the pipe. + +Lily and Ben were still married, but they had no ring. They wished they had their pipe back. They missed it very much. +Ben and Mia like to play with their cars. They have big cars and small cars, red cars and blue cars, fast cars and slow cars. They make zoom sounds when they push their cars on the floor. + +One day, it rains a lot. Ben and Mia cannot go outside to play. They are sad. They look at the window and see the raindrops falling. They wish they could make zoom sounds in the puddles. + +Mom sees them and has an idea. She says, "Do you want to help me with the laundry?" Ben and Mia are curious. They follow Mom to the laundry room. Mom shows them the dryer. She says, "This is a machine that makes the clothes dry. We put the wet clothes inside and turn it on. Then it spins and makes warm air. Can you help me put the clothes in?" + +Ben and Mia nod. They think it is fun to put the clothes in the dryer. They find socks, shirts, pants, and towels. They toss them in the dryer one by one. They hear a thump sound when the clothes hit the dryer. They giggle. + +Mom says, "Thank you for being so helpful. Now we can turn on the dryer and watch it spin." She pushes a button and the dryer starts to spin. Ben and Mia see the clothes moving around. They hear a hum sound from the dryer. They think it sounds like a zoom sound. They smile. + +They pretend the dryer is a big car. They make zoom sounds with their mouths. They say, "Vroom, vroom, vroom! The dryer is a big car. It is going fast. It is making the clothes dry. We are helping Mom. We are having fun." Mom smiles too. She is happy to see them happy. She says, "You are the best helpers ever. I love you." Ben and Mia hug Mom. They say, "We love you too, Mom. And we love the dryer." +Ben likes cereal. He likes sweet cereal with milk. He eats cereal every morning. He is happy when he sees the cereal box. + +One day, Ben wakes up and he is very hungry. He runs to the kitchen. He wants cereal. But he does not see the cereal box. He sees his big sister, Lily. Lily is eating cereal. She has the last bowl. + +"Hey, that's my cereal!" Ben says. He is angry. He wants cereal too. + +"Sorry, Ben. There is no more cereal. I ate it all. It was very sweet and yummy." Lily says. She smiles. She likes to tease Ben. + +Ben is sad. He does not like to share. He does not like Lily. He cries. He wants cereal. + +Mom hears Ben cry. She comes to the kitchen. She sees Ben and Lily. She knows what happened. + +"Ben, don't cry. There is more cereal in the pantry. I can get it for you." Mom says. She is kind. She loves Ben and Lily. + +"Really? There is more cereal?" Ben says. He stops crying. He is happy again. + +"Yes, there is. Come, I'll show you." Mom says. She takes Ben to the pantry. She opens the door. She gives Ben a new cereal box. + +"Wow, thank you, Mom! You are the best!" Ben says. He hugs Mom. He is excited. He runs back to the kitchen. He pours cereal and milk in a bowl. He eats cereal. He is happy. + +Lily sees Ben. She feels sorry. She did not mean to make Ben cry. She likes Ben. She wants to be nice. + +"Ben, I'm sorry. I should have shared with you. Do you want some of my cereal?" Lily says. She is sweet. She loves Ben. + +Ben looks at Lily. He sees her cereal. He does not want it. He has his own cereal. He likes his cereal. + +"No, thank you, Lily. I have my own cereal. It is sweet and yummy too." Ben says. He is polite. He loves Lily. + +Lily smiles. She is glad. She finishes her cereal. She puts her bowl in the sink. + +"Can I play with you after breakfast?" Lily says. She is friendly. She wants to have fun. + +"Sure, Lily. We can play with my cars. Do you like cars?" Ben says. He is happy. He likes to play. + +"Yes, I like cars. They are fast and cool." Lily says. She is happy too. She likes to play. + +Mom sees Ben and Lily. She is proud. She sees they are getting along. She loves Ben and Lily. + +"Good job, Ben and Lily. You are sharing and caring. You are good siblings." Mom says. She is happy. She hugs Ben and Lily. She loves them very much. +Anna likes to write letters to her friends. She draws pictures and writes her name on them. She puts them in envelopes and gives them to her mom. Her mom takes them to the mail box. + +One day, Anna writes a letter to her friend Ben. She draws a flower and a sun. She writes "Anna" and "Ben" on it. She puts it in an envelope and gives it to her mom. Her mom says, "Thank you, Anna. This is a nice letter. I will mail it for you." + +Anna waits for Ben to write back. She waits and waits. She does not get a letter from Ben. She feels sad. She thinks Ben does not like her letter. She asks her mom, "Why does Ben not write to me? Does he not like me?" + +Her mom says, "Don't be sad, Anna. Maybe Ben is busy. Maybe he does not have paper or crayons. Maybe he does not know how to write letters. Writing letters takes time. You have to be patient and wait. Sometimes, mail is slow. Maybe Ben's letter is on the way." + +Anna says, "OK, mom. I will wait. I hope Ben gets my letter. I hope he likes it. I hope he writes to me soon." + +The next day, Anna gets a letter from Ben. She is very happy. She opens the envelope and sees a picture of a car and a star. She sees "Ben" and "Anna" on it. She reads a note from Ben. It says, "Hi, Anna. Thank you for your letter. I like your flower and your sun. They are pretty. I like you. You are my friend. I am sorry I did not write sooner. I did not have paper or crayons. I had to ask my mom to buy them for me. I did not know how to write letters. I had to ask my mom to help me. Writing letters is hard. But I wanted to write to you. You are a good friend. I hope you like my letter. Write to me again. Love, Ben." + +Anna smiles. She says, "I like your letter, Ben. I like your car and your star. They are cool. I like you. You are my friend. I am glad you wrote to me. Writing letters is fun. I will write to you again. Love, Anna." + +Anna learns that writing letters is a good way to show friendship. She also learns that writing letters takes time and effort. She learns to be patient and understanding. She learns that mail is sometimes slow. She learns that friends are worth waiting for. +Sara and Tom were playing with their dog, Spot, in the park. They liked to throw a ball and watch him run and catch it. Spot was a good dog and always brought the ball back to them. + +One day, a mean boy came to the park. He had a big, ugly dog with him. The dog had sharp teeth and a loud bark. The boy saw Sara and Tom and their dog and said, "Your dog is so small and silly. My dog is better and stronger. He can beat your dog in a fight." + +Sara and Tom were scared and angry. They did not want to fight with the boy or his dog. They loved their dog and did not care how he looked. They said, "Go away. We don't want to play with you. You are mean and rude. Your dog is ugly and scary." + +The boy laughed and said, "You are just afraid. My dog can chase your dog away. Watch this." He let go of his dog's leash and said, "Get him, Rex!" + +The ugly dog ran towards Spot, growling and snarling. Spot was not afraid. He was smart and fast. He dodged the ugly dog and ran behind him. He bit the ugly dog's heel and made him yelp. The ugly dog turned around and tried to bite Spot, but Spot was too quick. He bit the ugly dog's other heel and made him yelp again. + +The boy saw his dog in pain and ran to him. He said, "Stop it, stop it! You are hurting my dog!" He grabbed his dog's leash and pulled him away. He looked at Sara and Tom and said, "You have a bad dog. He is mean and vicious. He attacked my dog for no reason." + +Sara and Tom said, "No, you have a bad dog. He is ugly and aggressive. He tried to attack our dog first. You started the fight, not us." + +The boy did not listen. He said, "Whatever. You are stupid and your dog is stupid. Come on, Rex, let's go." He left the park with his dog, limping and whimpering. + +Sara and Tom hugged their dog and said, "You are a good dog, Spot. You are brave and loyal. You protected us from the mean boy and his ugly dog. We love you, Spot." + +Spot wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was happy and proud. He did not care what the mean boy said. He knew he had the best friends in the world. +Lily and Tom were playing in the living room. They had many toys, but they liked to pretend they were in a castle. They used a big box as the castle, and a chair as the throne. Lily was the queen, and Tom was the knight. + +"Knight Tom, come here!" Lily said. "I have a secret to tell you." + +Tom ran to the chair and knelt down. "What is it, Queen Lily?" he asked. + +Lily leaned over and whispered in his ear. "There is a dragon outside. He wants to eat us and our castle. We have to stop him." + +Tom gasped. He loved dragons, but he did not want to be eaten. He looked around and saw a regular broom. He grabbed it and said, "This is my sword. I will fight the dragon and protect you, Queen Lily." + +He ran to the window and saw a big shadow on the grass. It looked like a dragon, but it was really their dog, Rex. Rex was barking and wagging his tail. He wanted to play with Lily and Tom. + +Tom did not know that. He thought Rex was the dragon. He opened the window and shouted, "Go away, dragon! You cannot have us or our castle!" + +He waved his broom at Rex, who thought it was a game. Rex jumped and tried to catch the broom. Tom and Rex had a fun battle, while Lily watched from the chair. + +She clapped and cheered for Tom. She was proud of her knight. She did not tell him that Rex was not a dragon. She liked to pretend, too. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. One day, they see a big zoom in the sky. It is shiny and loud. They want to see it better. + +"Look, a zoom!" Anna says. "Let's go closer!" + +"OK!" Ben says. They run to the fence and climb over it. They do not see the sign that says "No Entry". + +The zoom is on the ground. It has a door and a window. Anna and Ben are curious. They go inside the zoom. It is dark and cold. They see buttons and wires. + +"Wow, this is cool!" Ben says. He presses a button. The zoom makes a noise. The door closes. + +"Ben, what did you do?" Anna says. She is scared. She tries to open the door. It does not move. + +"I don't know!" Ben says. He presses another button. The zoom shakes. The window shows the sky. + +"Help!" Anna and Ben scream. They want to go out. They want their mom and dad. + +The zoom flies away. It goes higher and higher. Anna and Ben cry. They are trapped in the zoom. They are alone. + +They sing a song. They hope someone will hear them. But no one does. The zoom goes to the moon. It is hidden. It is dark and cold. Anna and Ben are gone. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and games to have fun with. But sometimes they also fought and made noise. Their mom and dad did not like that. They told them to be quiet and not disturb them when they worked. + +One day, Lily and Ben found a new toy in their room. It was a big brush with light on it. It looked like a magic wand. They wanted to try it and see what it could do. They took turns to wave it and make sounds. + +"Zap! I turn you into a frog!" Lily said to Ben. + +"Ribbit! I turn you into a mouse!" Ben said to Lily. + +They laughed and ran around the room, pretending to be animals. They did not hear their mom and dad calling them to stop. + +The brush with light was not a toy. It was a tool that their dad used for his work. It was very important and expensive. It could make things change color or shape or disappear. It was not safe for children to play with. + +When their dad came to their room, he saw what they had done. He was very angry and scared. He saw that the brush with light had made a big hole in the wall, a mess on the floor and a fire on the bed. He also saw that Lily and Ben had changed too. Lily had green skin and warts and Ben had fur and whiskers. + +"What have you done?" he shouted. "You have disturbed my work and ruined my tool and our room! You have also turned yourselves into monsters! How will I fix this?" + +Lily and Ben were very sorry and scared. They did not know what to say. They wished they had listened to their mom and dad and not played with the brush with light. They wondered if they would ever be normal again. They cried and hugged each other. They hoped their dad could help them. But he did not know how. He had no more brush with light. He had no more magic. He had only anger and sadness. The end. +Timmy liked to play with his computer. He had many games and pictures on it. He could make funny sounds and draw animals. He wanted to show his mom and dad how great his computer was. + +One day, he asked his mom, "Mom, can I show you my computer?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Sure, Timmy. Let's go to your room and see your computer." + +They went to Timmy's room, where his computer was on his desk. Timmy turned it on and said, "Look, mom, this is my computer. It can do many things." + +Mom nodded and said, "Wow, Timmy, your computer is very smart. Can you show me some of the things it can do?" + +Timmy was happy and said, "Yes, mom, I can. Watch this." He clicked on a game icon and said, "This is my favorite game. It is about a monkey who likes bananas. You have to help him find bananas and avoid snakes. Do you want to play with me?" + +Mom said, "Sure, Timmy, I would love to play with you. How do I play?" + +Timmy said, "You use this mouse to move the monkey. You click on the bananas to make him eat them. You have to be careful of the snakes. They are bad. If they bite you, you lose a life. You have three lives. If you lose all of them, the game is over." + +Mom said, "I see. That sounds fun. Let's try it." + +They started to play the game. Timmy was very good at it. He knew where the bananas were and how to avoid the snakes. He helped mom by telling her what to do. Mom was not very good at it. She moved the mouse too slowly or too fast. She missed the bananas and hit the snakes. She lost all her lives quickly. + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, mom. You can try again. I will support you. I will tell you what to do and where to go. You can do it, mom. You are great." + +Mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Timmy. You are very kind and helpful. You are great, too. I appreciate your support. Let's play again and have fun." + +They played again and again. They had fun and laughed. They supported each other and learned from each other. They enjoyed their time with the computer. They were happy. +Bee and Ant were friends. They liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big hole in the ground. It was dark and deep. + +"Let's bury something in the hole," said Bee. "It will be fun." + +"OK, what should we bury?" asked Ant. + +Bee looked around and saw a hive. It was round and yellow and had honey inside. It was very attractive. + +"Let's bury the hive," said Bee. "It will be a good surprise for someone." + +Ant was not sure. He knew the hive belonged to other bees. He did not want to make them angry. + +"But the hive is not ours," said Ant. "The other bees will be sad and mad if we take it." + +Bee did not listen. He flew to the hive and grabbed it with his legs. He brought it to the hole and dropped it in. + +"Ha ha, look at that," said Bee. "The hive is gone. Now we can play something else." + +Ant felt bad. He wanted to get the hive out of the hole. He ran to the edge and looked down. He saw the hive at the bottom. It was broken and sticky. The honey was spilling out. + +"Oh no, what have you done?" said Ant. "The hive is ruined. The other bees will be very upset. They will come and sting us." + +Bee was scared. He did not think of that. He wanted to run away. + +"Let's go, let's go," said Bee. "We have to hide." + +But it was too late. The other bees saw what happened. They smelled the honey. They heard the noise. They flew to the hole and saw their hive. They were very angry. + +They buzzed and chased Bee and Ant. They stung them with their stingers. They made them cry. + +Bee and Ant learned a lesson. They should not bury things that are not theirs. They should respect other animals and their homes. They should be sorry and say sorry. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box of gum. They are happy. They open the box and take some gum. They chew and blow bubbles. + +"Look at my bubble!" Tom says. He blows a big pink bubble. It is bigger than his head. + +"Wow!" Lily says. She tries to blow a big bubble too. But her gum is too small. She takes more gum from the box. She chews and chews. + +"Can I have some more gum?" Tom asks. He sees that Lily has a lot of gum in her mouth. + +"No!" Lily says. She does not want to share. She blows a huge bubble. It is bigger than her body. + +Tom is angry. He wants more gum too. He has an idea. He takes a stick from the ground. He walks to Lily. He pops her bubble with the stick. + +"Hey!" Lily says. She is sad. Her bubble is gone. Her face is sticky. She feels a mark on her cheek. It is the stick. Tom marked her with the stick. + +"Ha ha!" Tom says. He laughs. He thinks it is funny. + +Lily is mad. She spits out her gum. She throws it at Tom. It hits his hair. It sticks to his hair. He feels a mark on his hair. It is the gum. Lily marked him with the gum. + +"Ow!" Tom says. He is not happy. His hair is sticky. He tries to pull out the gum. But it is hard. He feels warm. He is hot. + +They look at each other. They are both marked. They are both sticky. They are both warm. They are both silly. They start to giggle. They are still friends. They hug and say sorry. They go to the fountain. They wash their marks. They throw away the box of gum. They do not want more gum. They want to play something else. They run and have fun. +Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play with blocks and make things. One day, they decide to create a big castle with their blocks. They work hard and use many blocks. They make towers, walls, and a gate. + +"Look at our castle!" Lily says. "It is so big and strong!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "But it needs something more. I have an idea. Wait here, I will be back soon." + +Ben runs to his room and looks for something. He finds his toy dragon. It is green and has wings and scales. It is adorable. Ben thinks it will be perfect for their castle. He runs back to Lily with the dragon. + +"Look what I found!" Ben says. "A dragon for our castle! He can guard it and scare away bad guys!" + +"Wow!" Lily says. "He is adorable! Can I hold him?" + +"Sure!" Ben says. "But be gentle. He is a good dragon, but he can breathe fire if he is angry." + +Lily and Ben take turns holding the dragon and making him fly. They pretend he is their friend and protector. They have fun with their castle and their dragon. They are happy and proud of what they created. +Sara and her mom moved to a new house. They had many boxes to unpack. Sara wanted to help her mom. She opened a box and saw a lamp. The lamp was pink and had flowers on it. + +"Mom, look at this lamp!" Sara said. "It is so pretty!" + +Mom smiled and came to see. "That lamp was a gift from your grandma. She was very thoughtful and knew you liked pink and flowers. Do you want to put it in your room?" + +"Yes, please!" Sara said. She carried the lamp to her room. She found a table near her bed and plugged the lamp in. She turned it on and off. The lamp made her room bright and cozy. + +"Wow, your room looks lovely, Sara!" Mom said. "You did a good job unpacking the lamp. Do you want to unpack some more boxes with me?" + +Sara nodded. She was happy to help her mom and to have a new house. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. And thank you, grandma, for the lamp. I love it!" +Tom and Lily were playing hide and seek in their house. Tom was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran upstairs and looked for a good spot to hide. She saw a closet in the hallway and opened the door. She saw some coats and shoes and a big box. She climbed into the box and closed the door of the closet. + +Tom counted to ten and then shouted, "Ready or not, here I come!" He searched the living room, the kitchen, and the bathroom, but he could not find Lily. He went upstairs and checked the bedrooms, but they were empty too. He scratched his head and wondered where Lily was. He saw the closet in the hallway and thought, maybe she is in there. + +He walked to the closet and reached for the door. Lily heard his footsteps and felt nervous. She hoped he would not find her. She held her breath and stayed very still. Tom opened the door and looked inside. He saw the coats and shoes and the big box. He thought, maybe she is in the box. He pulled the box out and opened it. + +"Boo!" Lily shouted and jumped out of the box. She scared Tom and made him jump too. They both laughed and hugged each other. + +"That was a good hiding spot, Lily!" Tom said. "You are very good at hide and seek." + +"Thank you, Tom!" Lily said. "You are very good at seeking. But you did not find me!" + +They smiled and decided to play another round. They ran downstairs and started again. They had a lot of fun playing hide and seek. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with red fruits. They want to try the fruits. + +"Look, Ben, red fruits! Let's pick some and eat them!" Anna says. + +"OK, Anna, they look yummy!" Ben says. + +They run to the tree and reach for the fruits. But a man stops them. He holds their arms. + +"Stop, children, don't touch those fruits! They are sour and bad for you. They can make you sick!" the man says. + +"Why, mister? They look good!" Anna says. + +"They are not good, Anna. They are crab apples. They are not for eating. They are for making jam or cider. You need to cook them and add sugar. If you eat them raw, they will hurt your mouth and stomach." the man says. + +"Oh, I see. Thank you, mister, for preventing us from eating them. We don't want to be sick." Ben says. + +"You're welcome, Ben. It's good to be curious, but it's also good to be careful. Always ask before you eat something you don't know. And always listen to adults who know better." the man says. + +Anna and Ben nod. They say goodbye to the man and go to play somewhere else. They have learned a lesson. They are glad the man was kind and helped them. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to swim in the pool. They also liked to perform tricks in the water, like jumping, spinning and splashing. One day, they decided to have a contest to see who could perform the best trick. + +"I can do a flip in the air and land on my back," Lily said. + +"That's easy. I can do a somersault and dive under the water," Ben said. + +They took turns to perform their tricks, but they were not very nice to each other. They laughed when the other one made a mistake, and they said mean things like "That was boring" or "That was silly". + +A new kid came to the pool. His name was Sam, and he was very charming. He smiled and said hello to Lily and Ben, and asked if he could join their contest. They agreed, but they thought he would not be very good. + +Sam performed a trick that Lily and Ben had never seen before. He jumped high in the air, twisted his body, and made a big splash. Lily and Ben were amazed, and they clapped and cheered. + +"That was awesome!" Lily said. + +"That was cool!" Ben said. + +"Thank you," Sam said. "Do you want to learn how to do it?" + +Lily and Ben nodded, and Sam taught them his trick. They had fun trying it, and they also learned some other tricks from Sam. They realized that Sam was not only charming, but also kind and helpful. + +They also realized that they had been rude and unkind to each other. They apologized, and said they were sorry for laughing and saying mean things. They promised to be more supportive and respectful of each other's skills. + +They became friends with Sam, and they enjoyed swimming and performing tricks together. They learned that it is more fun to share and learn from others, than to compete and put others down. +Lily and Sam were twins, but they were very different. Lily liked to draw and sing, and Sam liked to build and run. Lily had long hair and Sam had short hair. Lily wore pink and Sam wore blue. + +One day, they went to visit their grandma, who lived in a big house with a garden. Grandma was very happy to see them and gave them hugs and kisses. She made them some juice and cookies and sat with them on the sofa. + +"Tell me, what do you like to do, my darlings?" Grandma asked. + +"I like to draw flowers and butterflies, Grandma," Lily said. "Look, I made this for you." She showed Grandma a picture she had drawn with crayons. + +"That's very beautiful, Lily. I admire your talent. You are very creative," Grandma said. + +"I like to build towers and cars, Grandma," Sam said. "Look, I made this for you." He showed Grandma a toy he had made with blocks and wheels. + +"That's very impressive, Sam. I admire your skill. You are very clever," Grandma said. + +Grandma smiled and hugged them both. "You are both wonderful, and I love you very much. You are different, but you are both special," she said. + +Then Grandma made some coffee for herself and poured it into a big mug. She let Lily and Sam smell it, but they did not like it. + +"Yuck, that smells bad, Grandma," Lily said. + +"Yuck, that tastes bitter, Grandma," Sam said. + +Grandma laughed and said, "That's okay, my darlings. Coffee is for grown-ups, not for children. You can have some more juice and cookies if you want." + +Lily and Sam nodded and said, "Yes, please, Grandma." + +They ate and drank and talked with Grandma, and had a lot of fun. They were different, but they were happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big hill with flowers and grass. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +They ran up the hill, holding hands. They saw a big tree with a hole. They wanted to look inside the hole. Maybe there was a bird or a mouse. They went closer to the hole and peeked inside. + +"Hello, is anyone there?" Ben asked. + +"ACHOO!" A loud sneeze came from the hole. Ben and Lily jumped back. They were scared. Who sneezed in the hole? + +"Please, don't be afraid. I'm a rabbit. I live in this hole. But I'm sick. I have a cold. I can't stop sneezing. I feel helpless." A small voice said. + +Ben and Lily felt sorry for the rabbit. They wanted to help him. They looked around and saw some berries and leaves. They picked some and brought them to the hole. + +"Here, Mr. Rabbit. Eat these. They will make you feel better. And drink some water. We have a bottle." Lily said. + +"Thank you, children. You are very kind. You made me feel less helpless. You are good friends." The rabbit said. + +Ben and Lily smiled. They were happy to help the rabbit. They learned that helping others is a good thing to do. They stayed with the rabbit until he felt better. Then they said goodbye and went back to the park. They had a fun day. +Anna and Ben are twins. They are three years old. Today is their birthday. They are very happy. They want to celebrate with their friends. + +Mom and Dad make a big cake for them. The cake has candles and sprinkles. It looks yummy. They also have snacks for the guests. They have crackers, cheese, grapes and juice. Anna and Ben help Mom and Dad to put the snacks on the table. They are careful not to drop anything. + +Soon, the doorbell rings. It is their friends. They come with gifts and balloons. Anna and Ben open the door and say hello. They invite their friends to come in and play. They have fun with their toys, books and puzzles. They laugh and sing. + +After a while, Mom and Dad call them to the dining room. It is time to cut the cake. Anna and Ben blow out the candles together. They make a wish. They hope to have a good year. They share the cake and the snacks with their friends. They say thank you for the gifts and the balloons. They are very polite. + +Anna and Ben have a great birthday. They celebrate with their friends. They are very happy. They hug Mom and Dad and say I love you. They are very sweet. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they decided to trade some of their toys with each other. Lila gave Tom her red car and Tom gave Lila his blue ball. + +They were happy with their trade and played together for a while. But then, a big boy named Sam came and saw their toys. He wanted to have them all. He grabbed the red car from Tom and the blue ball from Lila. He laughed and ran away. + +"Hey, give them back!" Tom shouted. "You can't take our toys!" + +"That's not fair!" Lila cried. "You disturb our play!" + +But Sam was too fast and too strong. He did not listen to them. He kept their toys and went to another place. + +Lila and Tom felt sad and angry. They wanted their toys back. They felt weak and helpless. They did not know what to do. + +Then, they saw a girl named Mia. She was older and bigger than them. She had a lot of toys in her bag. She saw what Sam did and felt sorry for Lila and Tom. + +"Hi, I'm Mia," she said. "I saw that bad boy take your toys. Do you want me to help you?" + +"Yes, please!" Lila and Tom said. + +Mia smiled and took out some of her toys. She had a yellow bike, a green dinosaur, and a pink doll. She gave them to Lila and Tom. + +"Here, you can have these," she said. "They are better than his toys. And I have more in my bag. I like to share." + +Lila and Tom were surprised and happy. They thanked Mia and hugged her. They liked her toys very much. They forgot about Sam and his toys. + +They played with Mia and her toys for a long time. They had a lot of fun. They became good friends. They learned that trade and share are good, but disturb and take are bad. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big bucket of water and some cups and spoons. They liked to pour water from one cup to another and make splashes. + +"Look, I can pour water very fast!" Ben said, holding a cup high and tipping it over. + +"Wow, you are good at pouring!" Lily said, clapping her hands. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, here you go!" Ben said, handing her a cup. "But be careful, don't pour too much or you will spill it." + +Lily took the cup and tried to pour water like Ben. But she poured too much and the water spilled on her dress and on the flowers. + +"Oh no, I'm wet!" Lily said, looking at her dress. "And the flowers are wet too!" + +"Don't worry, it's just water. It will dry soon." Ben said, trying to cheer her up. "And the flowers like water. They are delicate and need water to grow." + +"Really?" Lily asked, looking at the flowers. "They are delicate?" + +"Yes, they are. They have soft petals and pretty colors. They are not like rocks or sticks. They are delicate and beautiful." Ben said, touching a flower gently. + +"I see. They are delicate and beautiful." Lily repeated, smiling. "And we are youth and fun!" + +"Yes, we are!" Ben agreed, laughing. "We are youth and fun and we like to pour water!" + +They hugged each other and continued to play with the water and the flowers, enjoying their youth and fun. +Sara was a small girl who liked to dream. Every night, she closed her eyes and saw a different world. Sometimes, she dreamed of a world with big animals that talked to her. Sometimes, she dreamed of a world with bright colors and funny shapes. Sometimes, she dreamed of a world with no people, only stars and moon. + +One night, Sara dreamed of a world with a small boy. He looked like her, but he had a different name. He said his name was Tom. He said he also liked to dream. He said he dreamed of Sara sometimes. + +"Hi, Tom," Sara said. "I'm Sara. Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, Sara," Tom said. "I want to play with you. What do you want to play?" + +Sara thought for a moment. She looked around the world. It was a world with many flowers and trees. She saw a big hill with a slide. She saw a pond with a boat. She saw a swing with a rope. + +"Let's play on the slide," Sara said. "It looks fun." + +"OK, Sara," Tom said. "Let's go to the slide." + +Sara and Tom ran to the hill. They climbed up the slide. They slid down together. They laughed and shouted. They had a lot of fun. + +They played on the slide until they were tired. Then they went to the pond. They got on the boat. They rowed around the water. They saw fish and frogs. They had a lot of fun. + +They played on the boat until they were hungry. Then they went to the swing. They sat on the rope. They pushed each other. They flew in the air. They had a lot of fun. + +They played on the swing until they were sleepy. Then they lay down on the grass. They looked at the sky. They saw clouds and birds. They smiled at each other. + +"Tom, I like you," Sara said. "You are a good friend." + +"Sara, I like you too," Tom said. "You are a good friend." + +They closed their eyes. They fell asleep. They dreamed of each other. They dreamed of the world. They dreamed of playing again. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball and catch it and throw it. They had a lot of fun. + +But then the sky became dark and the wind became loud. Lily and Tom heard a big boom and saw a bright light in the sky. It was thunder and lightning. They were scared. + +"Let's go home!" Lily said to Tom. "I don't like the thunder and lightning. They are too loud and too bright." + +Tom nodded. He was scared too. He took Lily's hand and they ran to their bikes. They wanted to ride home fast. + +But on the way, they saw a big dog. The dog was barking and growling. It had sharp teeth and a long tail. It looked angry. Lily and Tom stopped. They were more scared. + +"Go away, dog!" Tom said. "We don't want to play with you. We want to go home." + +But the dog did not go away. It came closer and closer. Lily and Tom felt trapped. They did not know what to do. + +Then they heard a voice. It was their mom. She had come to look for them. She saw the dog and the thunder and lightning. She was worried. + +"Lily! Tom! Come here!" she said. She urged them to come to her. She wanted to keep them safe. + +Lily and Tom were happy to see their mom. They left their bikes and ran to her. She hugged them and took them to the car. She drove them home. + +At home, they had hot chocolate and cookies. They told their mom about the park and the ball and the dog and the thunder and lightning. Their mom listened and comforted them. She said they were brave and smart. + +Lily and Tom felt better. They were not scared anymore. They had their mom and their home and their light. They were glad. +Anna did not like haircuts. She was scared of the scissors and the noise. She cried when Mom said it was time to go to the salon. Mom tried to make her feel better. + +"Anna, haircuts are not bad. They make your hair look good and healthy. And you can imagine anything you want while you sit in the chair. You can pretend you are a princess, or a superhero, or a mermaid. What do you want to imagine?" + +Anna thought for a moment. She liked mermaids. They had long, shiny hair and tails. They swam in the water and played with fish. She decided to imagine she was a mermaid. + +"OK, Mom. I will imagine I am a mermaid. But can I keep some of my hair?" + +"Of course, sweetie. You can keep as much hair as you want. Come on, let's go." + +Mom and Anna went to the salon. Anna sat in the chair and put on a cape. The lady who cut her hair was nice. She smiled and talked to Anna. + +"Hi, Anna. I'm Lisa. I'm going to give you a good haircut. What do you like to do for fun?" + +"I like to imagine I am a mermaid. I swim in the water and play with fish. Do you like mermaids?" + +"I love mermaids. They are beautiful and magical. Do you know what? I have a special comb that makes your hair look like a mermaid's hair. Do you want to try it?" + +"Yes, please!" + +Lisa combed Anna's hair with the special comb. It made her hair sparkle and wave. Anna looked in the mirror and saw a mermaid. She was happy. She did not cry or feel scared. She imagined she was in the ocean, having fun. + +"Wow, Anna. You look like a real mermaid. You have a good haircut. Do you like it?" + +"I love it. Thank you, Lisa. You are a good haircutter." + +"You're welcome, Anna. You are a good imaginer." +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a shiny red top that she liked to spin on the floor. Max had a wooden car that he liked to push around. They were having fun until Max saw Lily's top and wanted to play with it. + +"Can I have your top?" Max asked Lily. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. "I polish it every day to make it shiny. You have your car." + +"But I want to try your top!" Max said. He reached for the top, but Lily pulled it away. + +"Stop it, Max! You are being mean!" Lily said. She ran to the other side of the room with her top. + +Max followed her and tried to grab the top again. Lily and Max started to fight over the top. They pulled and pushed and shouted at each other. They did not see the glass of water on the table that their mom had left there. + +As they fought, they bumped into the table and knocked over the glass. The water spilled on the floor and made it wet. Lily and Max slipped on the wet floor and fell down. The top flew out of their hands and rolled under the sofa. + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They were both wet and sad. They had lost the top and made a mess. They realized they had been silly and selfish. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Max said. "I should have asked you nicely if I could play with your top." + +"I'm sorry, Max," Lily said. "I should have shared my top with you. It's just a toy." + +They hugged and said they were sorry to each other. They got up and cleaned the water from the floor. They looked under the sofa and found the top. It was still shiny and red. + +"Here, Max," Lily said. "You can play with my top for a while. I'll play with your car." + +"Thank you, Lily," Max said. "You are a good sister. Maybe we can spin the top together later." + +They smiled and played with each other's toys. They were happy and friendly again. +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They like to run and slide and swing. They see a big hill with a rail on top. They want to climb the hill and see what is on the other side. + +They hold hands and start to climb. They are careful not to slip on the rocks and dirt. They reach the top and look over the rail. They see a lot of cars and trucks and buses. They hear a lot of noise and smoke. They do not like it. + +They also see a bird on the rail. It is not moving or singing. It is dead. Lily and Tom are sad. They wonder what happened to the bird. They want to help it. + +"Can we take the bird home?" Lily asks Tom. + +"No, we can't. The bird is dead. It can't fly or eat or play anymore. It is gone." Tom says. + +"Where did it go?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe to a better place. Maybe to the sky. Maybe to God." Tom says. + +They say a prayer for the bird. They say goodbye to the bird. They leave the bird on the rail. They climb down the hill. They go back to the park. They play some more. They are happy. They are alive. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play tricks on people. They thought it was funny to scare their mom, dad, and teacher with loud noises, fake bugs, and masks. They did not care if they made them angry or sad. They only wanted to laugh. + +One day, they saw a big house with a nice garden. They wanted to see what was inside. They climbed over the fence and sneaked into the house. They saw many shiny things and soft things. They thought the people who lived there were very rich. They decided to scare them too. + +They found a closet and hid inside. They waited for someone to come. They heard footsteps and a voice. It was a man. He sounded old and grumpy. He opened the closet and saw Tim and Kim. He was not scared. He was very mad. + +"Who are you? What are you doing here? How dare you trespass on my property?" he shouted. He grabbed them by the arms and dragged them to the living room. He made them sit on the couch. He said he was going to call the police and their parents. He said he was going to give them a lecture. + +Tim and Kim were scared. They wished they had not come. They wished they had not played tricks. They wished they had listened to their mom, dad, and teacher. They learned their lesson. They said they were sorry. They hoped the man would forgive them. They hoped they would not get in trouble. They hoped they would never see the man again. +Sam and Mia are friends. They go to the same classroom every day. They like to play with blocks and dolls and books. They also like to help their teacher, Miss Lee. + +One day, Sam and Mia find a thick book on the shelf. It has many pictures of animals and plants. They want to look at the book together. They sit on the rug and open the book. + +"Wow, look at this lion!" Sam says. "He has a big mane and sharp teeth. He is the king of the jungle." + +"I like this elephant!" Mia says. "He has a long trunk and big ears. He can spray water and make noise." + +They turn the pages and see more animals. They see a giraffe, a monkey, a zebra, a panda, and a penguin. They learn their names and what they do. + +They are so busy looking at the book that they do not hear the bell ring. It is time to go home. Miss Lee comes to the rug and sees them. + +"Sam and Mia, you are still here!" she says. "Did you enjoy the book?" + +"Yes, Miss Lee, we did!" they say. "It is a very nice book. Thank you for letting us see it." + +Miss Lee smiles. "You are very welcome. I am glad you like the book. It is one of my favorites too. You can borrow it and take it home if you want. But you have to take good care of it. It is a special book." + +Sam and Mia are happy. They hug the book and thank Miss Lee. They promise to take good care of it. They put it in their backpacks and say goodbye to Miss Lee. They walk home together, holding hands. They can't wait to look at the book again. They are good friends who care about each other and the book. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park and make up stories. One day, they found a big box under a tree. They opened the box and saw a toy dragon. It was green and shiny and had wings and a tail. + +"Wow, a dragon!" Lily said. "Can we keep it?" + +"Yes, let's keep it!" Ben said. "But what should we name it?" + +They thought for a while. They wanted to give the dragon a good name. A name that was strong and fun and brave. + +"How about Sparky?" Lily suggested. "Because he can breathe fire and make sparks." + +"I like Sparky!" Ben agreed. "He sounds like a brave dragon." + +They took Sparky out of the box and hugged him. They decided to make him their new friend. They played with him in the park and told him stories. They pretended he could fly and roar and protect them from bad guys. They had a lot of fun with Sparky. + +Lily and Ben loved their dragon. They named him Sparky because he was brave. And Sparky loved them too. He was happy to have such good friends. +Sam and Lily liked to play soccer in the park. They had a ball and two poles for goals. They took turns to kick the ball and try to pass it into the other pole. + +One day, a big dog came to the park. It saw the ball and wanted to play too. It ran after the ball and barked loudly. Sam and Lily were scared of the dog. They ran away from the ball and the poles. + +The dog got the ball in its mouth and ran around the park. It was happy and proud. It wanted to show the ball to everyone. It saw some people sitting on a bench. It ran to them and dropped the ball at their feet. + +But the people did not like the dog. They were angry and scared. They shouted at the dog and threw the ball away. The dog was sad and confused. It did not understand why the people did not want to play. + +The dog saw Sam and Lily hiding behind a tree. It thought they were its friends. It ran to them and wagged its tail. It wanted to say sorry and play again. But Sam and Lily were still scared of the dog. They did not want to touch the ball or the poles. They wanted the dog to go away. + +The dog felt embarrassed and lonely. It did not know what to do. It looked at the ball and the poles. It wondered why they were not fun anymore. It decided to leave the park and find another place to play. It hoped to find someone who would like it and its ball. +Mira was sad. She had a bad dream. She saw a big dog that barked at her and chased her. She woke up and cried. + +Mama heard Mira cry. She came to her room and turned on the light. She saw Mira's wet face and scared eyes. + +"Mira, what's wrong?" Mama asked. + +"I had a bad dream, Mama. A big dog barked at me and chased me. I was scared," Mira said. + +Mama hugged Mira and kissed her head. She said, "It was only a dream, Mira. It was not real. The big dog can't hurt you. You are safe with me." + +Mama took Mira's hand and rubbed her palm. It was soft and warm. Mira felt Mama's comfort. She said, "Thank you, Mama. I love you." + +Mama said, "I love you too, Mira. Do you want to sleep with me tonight?" + +Mira nodded. She smiled and said, "Yes, please." + +Mama and Mira went to Mama's bed. They snuggled under the blanket. Mama sang a lullaby to Mira. Mira closed her eyes and fell asleep. She did not have any more bad dreams. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. Ben has a toy car with a horn. Mia has a toy doll with a hat. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, a new boy comes to play. His name is Tom. Tom sees Ben's car and wants it. He grabs it from Ben and runs away. Ben is sad and angry. He runs after Tom and shouts, "Give me back my car! It is mine!" + +Tom does not listen. He pushes the horn and laughs. He thinks it is funny. Mia sees what is happening and feels sorry for Ben. She has an idea. She takes off her doll's hat and puts it on her head. She runs after Tom and says, "Hey, look at me! I have a funny hat!" + +Tom looks at Mia and stops. He likes funny things. He forgets about the car and says, "Wow, your hat is funny! Can I try it?" + +Mia says, "Yes, you can try it, but you have to give back the car to Ben. It is his toy, not yours." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He likes the hat, but he also likes the horn. He decides to be nice. He gives back the car to Ben and says, "Sorry, I was mean. Can we be friends?" + +Ben is happy to get his car back. He says, "Thank you, Tom. Yes, we can be friends. Do you want to play with us?" + +Tom says, "Yes, I do. Thank you, Mia. Your hat is funny. Can we share it?" + +Mia says, "Yes, we can share it. We can also share our toys and have fun." + +Ben, Mia, and Tom smile and hug. They play together with the car, the doll, and the hat. They make the horn beep and laugh. They are friends. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a key on the grass. It is shiny and big. + +"Wow, look at this key!" Lily says. "I wonder what it opens." + +"Maybe it opens a treasure chest," Tom says. "Or a secret door." + +They run around the park, looking for something to fit the key. They see a big tree, a metal gate, a wooden bench, but nothing works. + +They are tired and hungry. They sit on the grass and share a sandwich. + +"Maybe we should care for the key," Lily says. "Maybe someone lost it and is looking for it." + +"Maybe you are right," Tom says. "But how can we find the owner?" + +They think for a while. Then they have an idea. + +They go to the park office. It is a small building with a sign that says "Park Ranger". They knock on the door. It is quiet inside. + +"Hello?" a voice says. "Who is there?" + +Lily and Tom open the door. They see a man in a green uniform. He has a hat and a badge. He is the park ranger. + +"Hello, sir," Lily says. "We found this key in the park. We think it belongs to you." + +The park ranger looks at the key. His eyes light up. + +"Thank you, thank you!" he says. "This is my key. I lost it this morning. I was so worried. This key opens my locker, where I keep my tools and my lunch. You are very kind and smart to bring it to me." + +He gives them a big smile and a hug. He also gives them a sticker that says "Park Helper". + +Lily and Tom are happy. They care for the key and the park ranger. They are good friends. They go back to the park and play some more. +Tim and Jen are playing with their toy cars in the garden. They like to make them go fast and make loud noises. Tim has a red car and Jen has a blue car. They pretend they are racing on a big road. + +But then they see a big truck coming down the street. The truck is very big and has a long trunk at the back. The trunk is full of boxes and bags. Tim and Jen wonder what is inside the trunk. They are very nosy. + +They stop playing with their toy cars and run to the fence. They want to see the truck pass by. They hope the truck will stop and open the trunk. Maybe they will see something fun or interesting. + +But the truck does not stop. It just keeps going and going. Tim and Jen are sad and disappointed. They wish they could see the trunk. They think the truck is very mean and rude. + +They go back to playing with their toy cars. They pretend they are chasing the truck and trying to open the trunk. They make up stories about what is inside the trunk. They have fun and forget about the real truck. They are happy again. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big yellow duck. The duck can make sounds and move its head and wings. The duck is flexible. + +One day, a man comes to their house. He is a seller. He has a big bag with many things. He wants to sell the things to Tim and Kim's mom and dad. He shows them books, clothes, and games. Tim and Kim are curious. They want to see what the seller has. + +They go to the seller and look at his bag. They see a red car, a blue ball, and a green hat. They like them. They want to have them. They ask the seller how much they are. The seller says they are very cheap. He says he will give them the car, the ball, and the hat if they give him something in return. + +Tim and Kim think. What can they give the seller? They look around. They see their big yellow duck. They love their duck, but they also want the new things. They decide to give the seller their duck. They take the duck and give it to the seller. The seller is happy. He gives them the car, the ball, and the hat. He says thank you and goodbye. He takes the duck and leaves. + +Tim and Kim are excited. They play with their new things. They have fun. But after a while, they start to miss their duck. They remember how the duck made sounds and moved its head and wings. They remember how the duck was flexible. They feel sad. They wish they had their duck back. They realize they made a mistake. They sold their duck for things they did not need. They cry. They hug each other. They say they are sorry. They hope their duck is happy. They hope they will see their duck again. +Lily liked to play with her dolls in her room. She had many dolls and she gave them names and stories. She liked to make them talk and hug and have tea parties. She was happy when she played with her dolls. + +But sometimes, her big brother Sam would disturb her. He liked to ride his motorcycle in the yard. His motorcycle was loud and fast and shiny. He liked to make it go vroom and zoom and beep. He was lively when he rode his motorcycle. + +One day, Lily was playing with her dolls and Sam was riding his motorcycle. Lily heard the noise and got angry. She went to the window and shouted at Sam. "Stop disturbing me! I want to play with my dolls in peace!" she said. + +Sam heard Lily and got annoyed. He rode his motorcycle to the window and shouted back at Lily. "Stop being boring! I want to have fun with my motorcycle!" he said. + +They shouted and shouted and made a lot of noise. They did not listen to each other. They did not see their mom coming to the door. She was not happy. She told them to stop shouting and come inside. She said they had to share and be nice. She said they had to play together or not at all. She said they had to say sorry and hug. + +Lily and Sam felt bad. They knew they were wrong. They said sorry and hugged. They decided to play together. Lily let Sam play with her dolls and Sam let Lily ride his motorcycle. They had fun and were quiet. They were happy and mom was happy too. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the woods. They had a cabin there, where they kept their toys and books. One day, they decided to go to the cabin and have a picnic. + +They packed some bread, cheese, apples and juice in a basket and walked to the cabin. They saw some birds, squirrels and flowers on the way. They sang and laughed and had fun. + +When they got to the cabin, they put the basket on the table and opened the door. But they saw something that made them scream. There was a big bear inside the cabin, sleeping on their bed! + +"Go away, bear!" Anna shouted. "This is our cabin, not yours!" + +The bear woke up and looked at them with his big, brown eyes. He was not happy to see them. He growled and showed his teeth. He was hungry and angry. + +"Run, Ben, run!" Anna said. "We have to get out of here!" + +They dropped the basket and ran out of the cabin. The bear followed them, but he was slow and clumsy. He tripped over the basket and spilled the juice. He ate some of the bread and cheese, but he did not like the apples. He threw them away. + +Anna and Ben ran as fast as they could, until they reached their home. They told their mom and dad what happened. They were scared and tired. + +"Wow, that was a crazy adventure!" their dad said. "You were very brave, but you should not go to the cabin alone. The woods can be dangerous. Next time, we will go with you." + +Their mom hugged them and gave them some cookies and milk. She said they should rest and take a nap. They agreed and went to their room. They cuddled with their teddy bears and fell asleep. They dreamed of the cabin, the bear and the picnic. They hoped the bear would not come back. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their puppets. They make up stories and act them out. They have a big show today. Mom and Dad will watch them. + +Sara is happy. She has a princess puppet. She makes her puppet sing and dance. Ben is worry. He has a dragon puppet. He does not know what his puppet will do. He thinks his puppet is scary. + +They go to the living room. They hang a sheet on the sofa. They hide behind the sheet. Mom and Dad sit on the floor. They wait for the show. + +Sara starts the show. She makes her puppet say, "Hello, I am Princess Sara. I live in a castle. I have a beautiful dress. Do you want to see me dance?" Mom and Dad clap. They say, "Yes, we do!" + +Ben tries to make his puppet say something. But he can not think of anything. He makes his puppet roar. Mom and Dad jump. They say, "Oh, what is that?" + +Sara makes her puppet say, "Oh no, it is a dragon! He is big and dark. He wants to eat me! Help, help!" Mom and Dad gasp. They say, "Oh no, Princess Sara, run away!" + +Ben feels bad. He does not want to scare Sara. He does not want to scare Mom and Dad. He wants to make them happy. He thinks of something. He makes his puppet say, "Wait, I am not a bad dragon. I am a nice dragon. I do not want to eat you. I want to be your friend. Can we play together?" + +Sara is surprised. She makes her puppet say, "Really? You are a nice dragon? You want to be my friend? But you are so big and dark. How can we play together?" + +Ben makes his puppet say, "We can play anything. We can sing and dance. We can fly and breathe fire. We can have fun. Please, do not be afraid of me." + +Sara smiles. She makes her puppet say, "OK, I will not be afraid of you. You are a nice dragon. You are my friend. Let us play together." + +Mom and Dad smile. They say, "Wow, what a great show! You are very clever and creative. We are proud of you. We love you." They applaud. They hug Sara and Ben. Sara and Ben are happy. They hug their puppets. They say, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. Thank you, puppets. We had fun." +Tim and Mia love to play soccer in the park. They have a big ball that can bounce very high. They take turns to kick the ball and try to score a goal in the net. Sometimes they miss, but they always laugh and try again. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. He sees the ball and wants to play too. He runs after the ball and catches it in his mouth. He bounces the ball on the ground and makes loud noises. Tim and Mia are scared. They want their ball back, but the dog is too fast and strong. + +"Hey, dog, give us our ball!" Tim shouts. + +"Please, dog, we want to play!" Mia says. + +But the dog does not listen. He keeps bouncing the ball and running away. Tim and Mia are sad. They think they will never see their ball again. + +Then, they see a man coming. He is the dog's owner. He calls the dog by his name. + +"Rex, come here! Drop the ball, good boy!" + +The dog hears the man and obeys. He drops the ball and runs to the man. The man sees Tim and Mia and smiles. + +"I'm sorry, kids. Rex loves balls, but he doesn't know how to share. Here, take your ball back. And have some treats for Rex, too. He is a good dog, really." + +Tim and Mia are happy. They take their ball and thank the man. They also give some treats to Rex, who wags his tail and licks their hands. They are not scared of him anymore. They invite him to play soccer with them. Rex bounces the ball and passes it to Tim and Mia. They kick the ball and score a goal. They all cheer and hug. They have a lot of fun. They are friends. +Lily was a gifted girl who loved to draw and sing. She had many friends at school who liked her art and music. But there was one boy, Tom, who always teased her. He said her drawings were ugly and her songs were silly. He made her feel sad and angry. + +One day, Lily found a dove in the park. It had a hurt wing and could not fly. Lily felt sorry for the dove and took it home. She gave it some water and food and made a soft bed for it. She sang to it and drew pictures of it. The dove liked Lily and cooed softly. + +The next day, Lily brought the dove to school. She wanted to show her friends her new friend. But Tom saw the dove and snatched it from her hands. He laughed and said, "What a stupid bird! It can't even fly! I'll throw it in the trash!" He ran away with the dove. + +Lily cried and chased after Tom. She shouted, "Give me back my dove! You are mean and bad!" Her friends followed her and helped her. They caught Tom and took the dove from him. They scolded him and said, "You should not tease Lily or hurt the dove! They are both gifted and beautiful! You should be sorry and kind!" + +Tom felt ashamed and scared. He saw that Lily and the dove were both crying. He realized that he had been wrong and cruel. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, dove. I was jealous of you and your gifts. I wanted to make you feel bad. But I only made myself feel worse. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily and the dove looked at Tom. They saw that he was sincere and sorry. They decided to give him a chance. They said, "We forgive you, Tom. But you have to promise to be nice and friendly. And you have to help us take care of the dove until it can fly again." + +Tom nodded and smiled. He said, "I promise, Lily. I promise, dove. Thank you for forgiving me. Can we be friends?" Lily and the dove nodded and smiled too. They said, "Yes, we can be friends." They hugged and made up. They all went to the classroom and shared their story with the teacher and the other students. Everyone was happy and learned a lesson. +Lily was a helpful daughter. She liked to help her mom with the dishes, the laundry and the toys. She also liked to play with her baby brother, Max. She would sing to him, read to him and make him laugh. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. They saw many kids and moms there. Lily wanted to play with them, but her mom said they had to stay close to Max. Lily was sad. She wanted to have fun too. + +She saw a girl with a red dress and a big smile. She looked nice. Lily went to say hello. The girl said her name was Anna. Anna asked Lily if she wanted to play on the swings. Lily nodded. She liked the swings. + +They ran to the swings and took turns pushing each other. They laughed and talked. Lily forgot about her mom and Max. She was having fun with Anna. + +But then, she heard a loud cry. It was Max. He was scared and sad. He wanted his mom. Lily looked around. She did not see her mom. She was gone. Lily was scared too. She did not know where her mom was. + +She ran to Max and hugged him. She tried to calm him down. She said, "Don't cry, Max. I'm here. I'll find mom. She'll be back soon." + +She looked for her mom. She saw many moms, but none of them were hers. She did not recognize any of them. She felt lost and alone. She wished she had stayed with her mom and Max. + +She saw Anna. She ran to her and asked her for help. She said, "Anna, I can't find my mom. Can you help me find her? Please, Anna, please." + +Anna nodded. She was a helpful girl. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. We'll find your mom. Come with me. We'll ask the other moms. Maybe they know where she is." + +They went to the other moms and asked them. Some of them said they did not know. Some of them said they saw her go to the bathroom. Some of them said they saw her go to the bench. + +They went to the bathroom. They did not see her there. They went to the bench. They did not see her there either. They were confused and scared. + +But then, they heard a voice. It was Lily's mom. She said, "Lily, Max, where are you? I've been looking for you. I'm so sorry. I went to the bathroom and then I went to the bench to feed Max. I thought you were playing nearby. I didn't mean to leave you alone." + +Lily and Anna ran to the voice. They saw Lily's mom. She was holding Max. She looked worried and relieved. Lily recognized her mom. She was happy and relieved too. + +She ran to her mom and hugged her. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I went to play with Anna. I forgot about you and Max. I was scared when I couldn't find you. I'm sorry, mom, I'm sorry." + +Her mom hugged her back. She said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm sorry too. I should have told you where I was going. I was scared when I couldn't find you either. I'm glad you're safe. I love you, Lily, I love you." + +She thanked Anna for helping Lily. She said, "You're a very helpful girl, Anna. Thank you for helping Lily find me. You're a good friend." + +Anna smiled. She said, "You're welcome. I'm glad you're okay. Lily is a good friend too." + +They all smiled. They were happy and safe. They decided to play together for a while. They went to the slides, the sandbox and the seesaw. They had fun. They were helpful daughters and friends. +Sam was a cat who liked to be independent. He did not want to stay in the house with his family. He wanted to go outside and explore. He liked to climb trees, chase birds, and find new places. + +One day, he saw a big roof that looked like a good place to rest. He jumped from a tree to the roof and lay down in the sun. He felt very happy and free. He did not hear his family calling him to come back. + +"Sam, where are you?" his mother asked. "It's time to eat and play with us." + +"Sam, please come down," his brother said. "We miss you and we have a new toy for you." + +But Sam did not listen. He closed his eyes and ignored them. + +Soon, the sky became dark and cloudy. It started to rain and thunder. Sam was scared and wet. He wanted to go back to his family, but he did not know how to get down from the roof. He tried to jump, but he slipped and fell. He hurt his leg and his head. He cried and cried, but no one heard him. + +He wished he had stayed in the house with his family. He wished he had not been so independent. He wished he had listened to them. But it was too late. He was alone and in pain on the roof. He did not feel happy and free anymore. He felt sad and sorry. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna, who had long yellow hair and a blue dress. Lily took Anna everywhere, even to bed. + +One day, Lily was playing with Anna in the garden. She saw a big mud puddle and thought it would be fun to make Anna dirty. She threw Anna into the puddle and laughed. She splashed the mud on Anna's hair and dress. She thought Anna looked funny. + +But then, Lily heard her mom call her for lunch. She ran to the house, leaving Anna in the puddle. She forgot to take her with her. + +After lunch, Lily remembered Anna and ran back to the garden. But she could not find Anna. She looked everywhere, but Anna was gone. Lily felt anxious. She wondered where Anna was. She wished she had not thrown her in the puddle. She regretted making her dirty. + +Then, she saw a big dog run by with something in its mouth. It was Anna! The dog had taken her from the puddle. Lily chased the dog, but it was too fast. She cried and cried. She lost her favorite doll. + +Lily's mom heard her cry and came to the garden. She saw Lily's sad face and hugged her. She asked her what happened. Lily told her everything. She said she was sorry. She said she loved Anna. + +Lily's mom said she understood. She said she was sorry too. She said she loved Lily. She said maybe they could find another doll for her. She said maybe they could wash Anna's dress and hair if they found her. She said maybe the dog would drop her somewhere. + +Lily nodded. She hoped so. She still felt sad, but she felt a little better. She thanked her mom. She learned a lesson. She decided to be more careful with her dolls. She decided to be more kind to Anna. + +She saw a rag on the ground. She picked it up. She thought maybe she could use it to clean Anna if she found her. She held it in her hand. She waited for the dog to come back. She hoped it would. She missed Anna. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play pretend. Today, they are playing lawyers. They have a big box and some paper and crayons. They make the box look like a car. They draw wheels and windows and a license plate. They write "LAWYER" on the side. + +Lily says, "I am the lawyer. I help people who have problems. I drive to the court and talk to the judge." She gets in the box and pretends to steer. + +Tom says, "I am the lawyer too. I help people who have problems. I drive to the court and talk to the judge." He gets in the box and pretends to steer. + +They both say, "Vroom, vroom, vroom!" They make car noises and move the box around the room. + +But then, they see a wild cat outside the window. The cat is big and furry and has sharp teeth and claws. It looks angry and hungry. It jumps on the fence and stares at them. + +Lily and Tom are scared. They stop playing. They say, "Help, help, help!" They get out of the box and run to their mom. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the wild cat and says, "Oh, no! That is a bad cat. It should not be here. It is dangerous. We have to call the animal control." + +She picks up the phone and dials a number. She says, "Hello, this is Lily and Tom's mom. There is a wild cat in our backyard. Can you please come and take it away?" + +She waits for an answer. She hugs Lily and Tom and says, "Don't worry, my sweeties. The animal control will come soon and make the wild cat go away. You are safe with me. You are brave lawyers. You did a good job playing pretend." +Tom and Lily are playing in the garden. They have a big pot and some dirt. They want to make a cake with the dirt and the pot. + +"Let's put some flowers on the cake," Lily says. She picks some yellow flowers and puts them on the dirt. + +"No, I don't like flowers," Tom says. He takes the flowers off the dirt and throws them away. + +"Tom, don't be stupid," Lily says. "Flowers are pretty and smell good. They make the cake nice." + +"I don't care. I want to put some rocks on the cake," Tom says. He finds some rocks and puts them on the dirt. + +"Rocks are not good for the cake," Lily says. "They are hard and hurt your teeth. They make the cake bad." + +"I don't care. I like rocks. They are shiny and strong. They make the cake cool." + +Lily and Tom start to fight. They pull the pot and the dirt. They yell and cry. + +"Stop it, you two," Mom says. She comes to the garden and sees the mess. "What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +"We are making a cake, but Tom is stupid," Lily says. + +"No, Lily is stupid," Tom says. + +Mom shakes her head. She takes the pot and the dirt. She puts them away. + +"No more cake for you," she says. "You need to learn to share and be nice. Go to your rooms and think about what you did." + +Lily and Tom refuse to go. They want to play with the pot and the dirt. They want to make their own cake. + +"Please, Mom, please," they beg. + +But Mom is firm. She takes them by the hand and leads them to their rooms. + +"Maybe next time you will play better," she says. "Now, say sorry to each other and go to sleep." + +Lily and Tom say sorry. They hug and kiss. They go to their rooms and sleep. + +They dream of a big cake with flowers and rocks. They smile and share. They are happy. +Lily liked to look at small things with her microscope. She had a microscope that her dad gave her for her birthday. She could see bugs, leaves, and even hairs with her microscope. She thought it was very fun and cool. + +One day, she brought her microscope to school. She wanted to show her friends what she could see. She set up her microscope on a table and invited her friends to come and look. Some of her friends were curious and happy. They said, "Wow, Lily, your microscope is awesome! Can we try it?" Lily said, "Sure, you can try it. Just be careful and gentle with it." + +But some of her friends were mean and jealous. They said, "Lily, your microscope is silly and boring. Who cares about small things? We want to play with something else." They tried to take her microscope away from her. They pulled and pushed and shouted. Lily was scared and sad. She said, "Stop, please, stop! You are hurting me and my microscope!" + +Then, a boy named Sam came over. He saw what was happening and he felt sorry for Lily. He said, "Hey, leave Lily alone! She is not doing anything wrong. She is just sharing her microscope with us. That is very kind of her. You should be kind too, not mean." He helped Lily to get her microscope back. He said, "Lily, are you okay? Do you want to look at some more small things with me?" Lily said, "Yes, thank you, Sam. You are very kind too. I like you." They smiled and looked at some more small things together. + +The moral of the story is: It is good to be kind and share with others. It is not good to be mean and jealous of others. We can learn a lot from small things if we look closely. +Lily and Ben were playing outside their house. They liked to run, jump and make noise. They saw a big, red mailbox on the corner of the street. They ran to it and looked inside. + +"Wow, there are many letters in here!" Lily said. "Maybe they are for us!" + +"No, they are not for us, silly!" Ben said. "They are for other people. We can't take them." + +"But I want to see them!" Lily said. She reached her hand inside the mailbox and grabbed a letter. + +"Stop, Lily, stop!" Ben said. "That's bad! You can't do that!" + +But Lily did not listen. She pulled out the letter and opened it. It was filthy. It had dirt, stains and bugs on it. Lily screamed and dropped the letter. + +"Yuck, yuck, yuck!" Lily said. "This letter is gross! It made my hand dirty!" + +Ben laughed and pointed at Lily. "Ha, ha, ha! That's what you get for being naughty! You should have listened to me!" + +Lily was angry and sad. She rubbed her hand on her dress and cried. "You are mean, Ben! You are not my friend!" + +Ben felt sorry for Lily. He did not want to make her cry. He picked up the letter and put it back in the mailbox. He shut the mailbox and hugged Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I'm your friend. I was just joking. Don't cry, please." Ben said. + +Lily stopped crying and hugged Ben back. "It's okay, Ben. I'm sorry too. I was just curious. Let's go home and wash our hands." + +They held hands and walked back to their house. They learned their lesson. They never touched the mailbox again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big hill with a hole in it. "Look, a cave!" Tom said. "Let's go inside and explore!" Lily said. They ran to the hill and crawled into the hole. + +It was dark and cold inside the cave. They used a flashlight to see. They saw rocks and dirt and bugs. They heard strange noises. "What is that?" Lily asked. "Maybe it is a bear or a monster!" Tom said. They were scared. + +Suddenly, the ground began to shake. The cave was shaking too. Rocks and dirt fell from the ceiling. The flashlight went out. "Help!" Tom and Lily shouted. They held each other and cried. + +A voice came from outside the cave. "Tom! Lily! Where are you?" It was their mom. She had heard the noise and came to find them. She saw the hole in the hill and called their names. "We are here, mom!" Tom and Lily answered. "We are in the cave!" + +Mom found a big stick and used it to move the rocks and dirt. She made a hole in the wall of the cave. She reached in and pulled Tom and Lily out. They hugged her and thanked her. They were safe. + +Mom took them home and gave them hot chocolate and cookies. She told them not to go into the cave again. It was dangerous. It was an earthquake that made the cave shake. Tom and Lily nodded. They were sorry. They were tired. They went to bed and dreamed of other adventures. +Sara and Tom were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy. + +Then they saw a jar on the porch. It was full of red jam. Sara liked jam. She wanted to taste it. She ran to the jar and opened it. Tom followed her. + +"Stop, Sara!" Tom said. "That is Mom's jam. She made it for us. We can't eat it now. We have to wait." + +But Sara did not listen. She put her finger in the jar and licked it. It was sweet and sticky. She smiled. + +"Yum, yum!" Sara said. "This jam is good. You try it, Tom." + +Tom shook his head. He knew Mom would be mad. He tried to take the jar from Sara. But Sara held it tight. They pulled and pushed. The jar slipped from their hands. It fell on the ground. It broke into pieces. The jam spilled on the snow. + +"Oh no!" Tom said. "Look what you did, Sara. You broke Mom's jar. You made a mess. She will be very angry." + +Sara looked at the broken jar. She felt bad. She started to cry. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Sara said. "I didn't mean to break it. I just wanted some jam. Please don't be mad at me." + +Tom saw Sara's tears. He felt sorry for her. He hugged her. + +"It's okay, Sara," Tom said. "I'm not mad at you. We can tell Mom what happened. Maybe she will forgive us. Maybe she will make more jam." + +They heard Mom's voice. She was coming out of the house. She saw the broken jar and the jam on the snow. She frowned. + +"What is this?" Mom said. "Who broke my jar? Who ate my jam?" + +Sara and Tom looked at Mom. They were scared. They did not know what to say. They froze. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the garden. They liked to count the flowers and the bugs. One day, they saw a big red berry on a bush. It looked yummy. + +"Can we eat it?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it is poison." + +"What is poison?" Lily asked. + +"Poison is something bad that makes you sick or die," Tom said. + +"Then we should not eat it," Lily said. + +But Tom was impatient. He wanted to try the berry. He picked one and put it in his mouth. + +"Tom, no!" Lily shouted. + +But it was too late. Tom spit out the berry. It was very sour and bitter. He made a face and cried. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Lily asked. + +Tom felt his tongue and his throat. They hurt. He was scared. + +"I think it was poison," he said. + +Lily ran to get their mom. She came and saw Tom. She was angry and worried. + +"Tom, what did you do?" she asked. + +"I ate a berry," Tom said. + +"That was a bad idea," mom said. "That berry is not for eating. It is for birds. It can make you very sick. Come, we have to go to the doctor." + +She took Tom and Lily to the car. Lily held Tom's hand. She was sorry for him. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," she said. "I hope you feel better soon." + +"Me too," Tom said. "Next time, I will not be impatient. I will listen to you and mom." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to wander in the park. They saw many things: trees, flowers, birds, dogs, and people. Sometimes they stopped to play or talk with someone, but they always stayed close to each other. + +One day, they saw a big cross on a hill. It was made of wood and had a man on it. They wondered who he was and why he was there. They decided to go and see. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go up the hill," Tom said. + +"OK, Tom, but be careful. The hill is steep and the grass is slippery," Lily said. + +They climbed the hill, holding hands. They reached the cross and looked at the man. He had a crown of thorns on his head and nails in his hands and feet. He looked sad and hurt. + +"Who are you?" Tom asked. + +"I am Jesus, the son of God. I died on this cross to save you and everyone from their sins. I love you very much," the man said. + +"What are sins?" Lily asked. + +"Sins are bad things that people do or say or think. They make God unhappy and separate us from him. But I came to forgive you and bring you back to God. If you believe in me and follow me, you will be with me in heaven," the man said. + +"What is heaven?" Tom asked. + +"Heaven is a wonderful place where God lives. There is no pain, no sadness, no fear, no death. There is only joy, peace, love, and life. There you will see me and many other friends. You will be happy forever," the man said. + +Tom and Lily felt something warm and soft in their hearts. They felt sorry for their sins and grateful for Jesus. They wanted to be with him and follow him. + +"Jesus, we believe in you and we love you. Please forgive us and take us to heaven," they said together. + +Jesus smiled and said, "I forgive you and I will take you to heaven. But first, you have to live on earth and share my love with others. You have to obey your parents, be kind to your siblings, help your friends, and tell them about me. You have to pray to me and read my words. You have to trust me and follow me. Will you do that?" + +"Yes, Jesus, we will do that," they said. + +"Good. Then you are my children and I am your father. I will always be with you and help you. I will never leave you nor forsake you. I will always love you," Jesus said. + +Tom and Lily hugged each other and thanked Jesus. They felt happy and safe. They looked at the cross and remembered what Jesus did for them. They decided to wander back to their parents and tell them what they saw and heard. They knew that Jesus was with them and that he had a plan for them. They were his children and he was their father. +Anna and Ben liked to play with their toy boats in the pond. They made them sail and race and splash. Sometimes they pretended to be pirates and fight with each other. + +One day, they saw a big duck swimming in the pond. It had a shiny green head and a long orange beak. It looked at their boats and quacked. + +"Look, a duck!" Anna said. "Let's go say hello." + +"Hello, duck!" Ben said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The duck did not want to play. It wanted to eat their boats. It swam towards them and snapped its beak. + +"Hey, stop that!" Anna said. "Those are our boats!" + +"Go away, duck!" Ben said. "You are mean!" + +The duck did not go away. It chased their boats and tried to bite them. Anna and Ben were scared and angry. They picked up sticks and stones and threw them at the duck. + +"Take that, duck!" Anna said. + +"Leave us alone, duck!" Ben said. + +The duck did not like the sticks and stones. It quacked loudly and flapped its wings. It flew away from the pond and into the sky. + +Anna and Ben cheered. They had won the fight. They hugged each other and looked at their boats. They were still floating and sailing. + +"Are you okay, boat?" Anna asked her boat. + +"Are you okay, boat?" Ben asked his boat. + +Their boats were okay. They had some scratches and dents, but they still worked. Anna and Ben were grateful. They loved their boats. + +"Thank you, boat," Anna said. + +"Thank you, boat," Ben said. + +They put their boats back in the water and continued to play. They hoped the duck would not come back. They were happy and safe. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they go to the toy store with Lila's mom. They see many toys. Some are old, some are new. Some are big, some are small. Some are soft, some are hard. + +Lila sees a modern doll. The doll has long hair, a pink dress, and shoes that light up. Lila likes the doll. She says, "Mom, can I have this doll? She is so pretty and modern." + +Ben sees a wet frog. The frog is green, slimy, and squishy. The frog can hop and croak. Ben likes the frog. He says, "Mom, can I have this frog? He is so funny and wet." + +Lila's mom and Ben's mom look at the toys. They smile. They say, "Yes, you can have the toys. But you have to share them with each other. And you have to be careful with the wet frog. He might make a mess." + +Lila and Ben are happy. They hug their moms and say, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." They take their toys and go to the park. They play with the modern doll and the wet frog. They have fun. They are good friends. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play with rockets. They had many rockets of different colors and sizes. They wanted to go to space and see the stars and planets. One day, they found a big rocket in their backyard. It was shiny and red and had a sign that said "Do not touch". + +Tom and Sam were curious and excited. They ignored the sign and climbed into the rocket. They saw many buttons and levers and screens. They wanted to make the rocket fly. They pushed and pulled and turned everything they could. The rocket started to make loud noises and smoke. + +Grandpa Joe was an elderly man who lived next door. He loved rockets and had built the big rocket in his backyard. He was very careful and smart. He knew how to make the rocket fly and how to make it safe. He had a plan to go to space and explore. He had a suit and a helmet and a backpack. He was ready to go. + +Grandpa Joe heard the loud noises and smoke from his backyard. He ran outside and saw Tom and Sam in his rocket. He was angry and scared. He shouted at them to get out of the rocket. He tried to open the door, but it was locked. He tried to stop the rocket, but it was too late. The rocket blasted off into the sky. + +Tom and Sam screamed and cried. They did not know what to do. They did not know how to fly the rocket or how to land it. They did not have a suit or a helmet or a backpack. They were not ready to go to space. They were in big trouble. + +Grandpa Joe watched the rocket disappear into the clouds. He was sad and sorry. He had lost his rocket and his dream. He had also lost his neighbors and his friends. He wished he had tied the rocket to the ground or put a fence around it. He wished Tom and Sam had listened to the sign and not touched the rocket. He wished he had been more careful and smart. + +The end. + +Moral value: Do not touch things that are not yours. Listen to warnings and signs. Be careful and smart. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pick up leaves and make shapes with them. Lily found a big green leaf and showed it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, this leaf is like a heart!" she said. + +Ben nodded and smiled. He liked Lily's leaf. He wanted to find one too. He looked around and saw a yellow leaf on the ground. He picked it up and held it next to Lily's leaf. + +"Look, Lily, this leaf is like a star!" he said. + +But Lily did not hear him. She was deaf. She could not hear any sounds. She only saw Ben's mouth move. She did not know what he said. She felt sad. + +"Ben, I can't hear you. I am deaf. You have to show me what you say." she said. + +Ben looked at Lily. He did not know she was deaf. He felt sorry. He wanted to make her happy. He thought of an idea. He took Lily's hand and pointed to his leaf. He made a star shape with his fingers. He pointed to Lily's leaf. He made a heart shape with his fingers. He pointed to both of them. He made a hug shape with his arms. + +"Look, Lily, this means I like your leaf and I like you. We are friends. We belong together." he said. + +Lily saw Ben's signs. She understood what he said. She smiled and hugged him. She liked Ben's leaf and she liked him. They were friends. They belonged together. They played with their leaves and had fun. +Sara and Ben were playing in the living room. They had many toys, but they liked to pretend with other things. Sara found a glass on the table. She said, "This is my cup. I am a princess and I drink juice from it." + +Ben wanted the glass too. He said, "No, this is my cup. I am a king and I drink water from it." He tried to take the glass from Sara. + +Sara did not want to share. She said, "No, no, no! It is mine! Go away!" She held the glass tightly. + +Ben did not listen. He said, "Yes, yes, yes! It is mine! Give it to me!" He pulled the glass hard. + +The glass broke. It made a loud noise. It made many sharp pieces. Sara and Ben were scared. They dropped the glass and ran away. + +Mom heard the noise. She came to the living room. She saw the broken glass. She was angry. She said, "Who did this? Who broke the glass?" + +Sara and Ben were hiding behind the sofa. They did not want to answer. They were quiet. + +Mom said, "Sara, Ben, come here. Tell me what happened." + +Sara and Ben came out slowly. They looked at Mom. They looked at the glass. They felt sorry. + +Sara said, "We did it, Mom. We were fighting over the glass. We broke it. We are sorry." + +Ben said, "Yes, Mom. We did it. We were not sharing. We broke it. We are sorry." + +Mom said, "I am glad you told me the truth. But you were very naughty. You should not fight over things. You should not break things. You could have hurt yourself. You have to be careful." + +Sara and Ben said, "We know, Mom. We are sorry. We will not do it again. We will be good. We will be obedient." + +Mom said, "Thank you. I forgive you. But you have to clean up the mess. And you have to say sorry to each other. And you have to play nicely. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Ben said, "Yes, Mom. We understand. We will do it. We will clean up. We will say sorry. We will play nicely." + +Mom said, "Good. I love you. Now go and do it." + +Sara and Ben said, "We love you too, Mom. Thank you." They hugged Mom. Then they went to clean up the glass. They said sorry to each other. They found other toys to play with. They were obedient. They were happy. +Jen and Tom were going on a trip. They were very happy. They packed their bags and got their passports. A passport is a book with your name and picture. You need it to go on a plane. + +They went to the airport and waited in a line. Jen saw a big bin with trash. She saw a banana peel, a dirty diaper, and a half-eaten sandwich. She thought it was disgusting. She said, "Yuck! That is gross!" + +Tom said, "Don't look at it. Look at the plane. It is big and shiny. We will fly in the sky soon." + +They gave their passports to a lady. She looked at them and smiled. She said, "Have a nice trip!" + +They walked to the plane and got on. They found their seats and buckled up. They were ready to go. + +The plane started to move. It went faster and faster. Then it lifted off the ground. Jen and Tom felt a tickle in their tummies. They looked out the window and saw the clouds. + +They were flying! + +They were so excited. They said, "Wow! This is fun!" + +They sprang up and down in their seats. They clapped their hands and laughed. They couldn't wait to see new things and have new adventures. They were going on a trip. They were very happy. +Lily was a nosy cat. She liked to see what everyone was doing. She followed her humans around the house. She looked at their food, their toys, their books. She tried to play with everything. + +One day, Lily saw a new thing in the living room. It was big and shiny and had a long tail. Lily was curious. She wanted to touch it. She jumped on the couch and reached out her paw. + +But the thing was not a toy. It was a lamp. And the tail was a cord. When Lily touched the cord, the lamp fell down. It made a loud noise and broke into pieces. Lily was scared. She ran away and hid under the bed. + +Her humans came and saw the mess. They were not happy. They looked for Lily. They found her under the bed. They were not angry, but they were sad. They told Lily that she should not be so nosy. They said that the lamp was a gift from grandma. They said that they loved Lily, but she had to be careful. + +Lily felt sorry. She did not mean to break the lamp. She did not know it was a gift. She wanted to make her humans happy. She came out from under the bed. She rubbed her head against their legs. She purred and wagged her tail. She hoped they would forgive her. + +Her humans smiled and hugged her. They said that they forgave her. They said that they knew she was just curious. They said that they still loved her. They said that they would get a new lamp. They said that they would also get a new toy for Lily. A toy that was safe and fun and had a tail. Lily was happy. She thanked them and licked their faces. She decided to be less nosy and more careful. She also decided to wait for her new toy. She hoped it would have a fluffy tail. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Sara has a new doll. She loves her doll very much. She does not want to share her doll with anyone. + +One day, Ben comes to Sara's house. He sees the doll. He thinks the doll is pretty. He wants to play with the doll. He asks Sara, "Can I borrow your doll for a little while?" + +Sara says, "No, you cannot borrow my doll. It is mine. Go away." + +Ben feels sad. He thinks Sara is not a good friend. He goes away. + +Later, Sara wants to play with Ben. She looks for him. She sees him playing with a ball. She wants to play with the ball. She goes to Ben. She says, "Can I borrow your ball for a little while?" + +Ben says, "No, you cannot borrow my ball. It is mine. Go away." + +Sara feels sad. She thinks Ben is not a good friend. She goes away. + +She goes back to her doll. She hugs her doll. She feels lonely. She wishes she had a friend to play with. + +She thinks about what she did. She feels sorry. She realizes she was not nice to Ben. She decides to say sorry to Ben. She takes her doll. She goes to Ben. She says, "Ben, I am sorry. I was not nice to you. I should have shared my doll with you. Can we be friends again?" + +Ben sees Sara. He sees her doll. He feels sorry. He realizes he was not nice to Sara. He decides to say sorry to Sara. He takes his ball. He goes to Sara. He says, "Sara, I am sorry. I was not nice to you. I should have shared my ball with you. Can we be friends again?" + +Sara and Ben smile. They hug each other. They are happy. They decide to share their toys. They play together. They have fun. + +They learn a lesson. They learn that sharing is caring. They learn that being nice is better than being mean. They learn that friends are more important than toys. They are good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was a happy dog who loved to play in the sun. One day, Max saw a big wreck in the park. The wreck was a big pile of wood and leaves. + +Max decided to play near the wreck. He ran around and jumped on the wood. Soon, it started to get cold and Max began to shiver. He felt sorry for himself, being so cold and far from his warm home. + +Max knew he needed to get warm, so he left the wreck and ran back home. When he got there, his family gave him a big hug and wrapped him in a warm blanket. Max was happy to be warm again and he promised never to play near a wreck again. +Once, there was a big yacht. It was on the water. A terrible storm came. The yacht was in trouble. + +A small boat saw the yacht. The small boat said, "We must unite to help the yacht!" All the small boats came to help. They pulled the yacht to safety. + +The storm went away. The yacht was safe. The yacht said, "Thank you, small boats, for uniting to help me!" All the boats were happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim found an ugly flashlight. It was big, old, and dirty. But Tim liked it, so he took it home. He wanted to play with it when it was dark. + +At night, Tim heard a noise outside his room. He was scared. He remembered his ugly flashlight and turned it on. The light made him feel safe. He walked around his room to see what made the noise. + +He looked under his bed and found his toy bear. The toy bear had fallen and made the noise. Tim was happy it was just his toy bear. He went back to bed with his ugly flashlight, feeling safe and not scared anymore. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a letter on the floor. He felt guilty because he thought it was not his. Tim wanted to find the person who lost the letter. He asked his friend, Sue, if she lost a letter. + +Sue said, "No, I did not lose a letter. But let's ask our teacher." Tim and Sue went to their teacher, Miss Lily. Miss Lily said, "I disagree, I think the letter is yours, Tim. Open it and see what's inside." + +Tim opened the letter and saw a beautiful drawing of a rainbow. He remembered that he drew the rainbow yesterday and put it in an envelope. Tim felt happy because he found his lost drawing. The story teaches us that sometimes we can find what we are looking for when we ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a long park with a big race. Many kids came to play and win. Tom and Tim were friends who wanted to join the race too. + +Tom said, "Let's run and win!" Tim agreed, "Yes, let's go!" They both ran as fast as they could. Other kids were running too. It was fun to see everyone try to win. + +In the end, Tom and Tim did not win, but they had a great time. They laughed and said, "We will try again next time!" They played in the park for a long time and went home happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the park. He saw a harmless bug on a big stick. Tim wanted to help the bug find its home. So, he picked up the stick and walked around the park. + +Tim saw a little girl named Sue. She was looking for her lost toy. Tim wanted to help Sue too. So, they both looked for the toy together. They found the toy under a tree. Sue was very happy. + +Tim and Sue took the bug on the stick to a nice bush. The bug went into the bush and found its home. Tim and Sue felt good because they helped the bug and each other. They became good friends and played in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little rat named Tim. Tim loved to sing. He would sing all day long. His friends liked to listen to him sing. + +One day, Tim and his friends had a singing game. Tim wanted to be the best singer. He sang louder and louder. His friends tried to sing loud too, but Tim was louder. + +In the end, Tim won the singing game. He was very happy. His friends were happy too, because they all had fun singing together. Tim learned that it was more fun to sing with friends than to win. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park. He wore his favorite hat. It was a sunny day. Tim saw a big tree and sat under it. He had yummy food in his bag. + +Tim saw a girl named Sue. Sue was sad. "Why are you sad?" asked Tim. Sue said, "I lost my hat." Tim wanted to help. They looked for Sue's hat together. + +They found a big dog. The dog had a hat in its mouth. "That's my hat!" said Sue. But the dog ate the hat. Sue cried. Tim felt bad. They went home without the hat. +Once upon a time, a sweet little dog named Spot liked to wander around his big yard. He loved to play under the warm sun and feel the cool grass on his paws. The weather was always nice for Spot to play outside. + +One day, while Spot was playing, he saw some big clouds in the sky. He knew the weather was going to change soon. He thought it might rain later, so he decided to find a place to hide. + +As the clouds got darker, Spot found a big tree with lots of leaves. He hid under the tree just before the rain started to fall. Spot stayed dry and safe under the tree, and when the rain stopped, he went back to playing in his yard. The weather was nice again, and Spot was happy that he had found the perfect place to hide from the rain. +One day, a little dog named Spot wandered away from his home. He walked and walked until he was lost. Spot felt miserable because he missed his family. He sniffed the ground with his nose, trying to find his way back. + +As Spot wandered, he met a big cat named Fluffy. Fluffy saw that Spot was sad and asked, "Why are you sad, little dog?" Spot told Fluffy that he was lost and wanted to go home. Fluffy wanted to help Spot, so they walked together. + +They wandered and wandered, sniffing with their noses. After a while, they found Spot's home. Spot was so happy to see his family again! He thanked Fluffy for helping him. From that day on, Spot and Fluffy were the best of friends, and they never felt miserable again. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, a furry rabbit named Bobo lived. Bobo loved to play with his friends. He liked to hop and jump around the trees. + +One day, Bobo saw a big hole in the ground. He was very curious. He said to his friend, the squirrel, "What is in the hole?" The squirrel said, "I don't know, but be careful, Bobo." + +Bobo jumped into the hole to see what was inside. He fell down and got stuck. He cried, "Help, help! Save me!" His friend, the squirrel, heard him and ran to get help. + +The squirrel found a strong bear and told him about Bobo. The bear said, "I will help save Bobo." The bear reached into the hole and pulled Bobo out. Bobo was so happy to be saved. + +Bobo said, "Thank you, bear, for saving me." The bear said, "You're welcome, Bobo. Be careful next time." And from that day on, Bobo and his friends played safely in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a thin cat named Kitty. Kitty had a friend, a little dog named Pup. They liked to play together every day. One day, Pup had to go away with his family. Kitty was sad and missed her friend. + +While Pup was away, Kitty looked for things to do. She played with her ball, but it was not the same without Pup. She meowed, "I miss my friend so much." + +One sunny day, Kitty saw Pup coming back. She ran to him and said, "Pup, I missed you!" Pup wagged his tail and said, "Kitty, I missed you too!" They played together all day, happy to be friends again. And they promised to always be there for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a big field of wheat. In the field, there was a little mouse named Tim. Tim loved to play in the wheat all day. + +One day, Tim met a big bird named Sam. Sam was hungry and said, "I want to eat some wheat, but it is bitter. Can you help me?" Tim had an idea. He said, "I know where to find sweet wheat. Let's go!" + +Tim and Sam went to a new field. Tim used his tail to strike the wheat. The wheat fell down and Sam ate it. Sam said, "This wheat is not bitter, it's sweet! Thank you, Tim!" They became best friends and played in the wheat fields together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a lamp in his room. The lamp was very nice and gave light when it was dark. Tim liked his lamp a lot. + +One day, Tim saw a sad girl named Sue. Sue did not have a lamp. Tim wanted to be compassionate and help Sue. So, Tim had an idea. He wanted to become a helper and give Sue a lamp too. + +Tim gave Sue a new lamp. Sue was very happy and thanked Tim. Now, Sue's room had light too. Tim felt good because he was compassionate and helped his friend. They both played and laughed together with their lamps. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. He loved to perform tricks for his friends. One day, he saw a big net in the water. + +Fin wanted to show off to his friends. He swam close to the net and tried to perform a trick. But he got stuck in the net! Fin felt very embarrassed. + +His friends saw him and helped pull him out of the net. Fin learned that it is not good to show off, and he was happy to have such caring friends. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim went to the busy mall with his mom. They wanted to buy a toy for Tim's birthday. Tim was very excited. + +At the mall, Tim and his mom looked at many toys. Tim saw a big red ball, a soft teddy bear, and a funny clown toy. The mall was very busy with lots of people. + +In the end, Tim picked a toy car. It was blue and fast. Tim and his mom went home, and Tim played with his new car all day. He was very happy. +Once upon a time, in a big tree, there was a small bird with a slow wing. The bird could not fly as fast as his friends. One day, his friends said, "Let's race!" But the bird with the slow wing knew he could not win. + +The bird went to his mom and asked, "Mom, how can I use my slow wing to fly fast?" His mom said, "You can use your slow wing to fly in a different way. You can fly up and down, and not just fast." + +The next day, the bird went to his friends and said, "I can use my slow wing to fly up and down. Let's race again!" This time, the race was to fly up and down, not just fast. The bird with the slow wing won the race. His friends said, "Wow, you are good at flying up and down!" + +From that day on, the bird with the slow wing was happy. He learned that he could use his slow wing in a new way. He and his friends had lots of fun playing together. And they all learned that being different can be good. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim was enthusiastic and loved to play games with his friends. They played many games, but their favorite was racing. Tim always wanted to win and be the fastest. + +One sunny day, Tim and his friends had a big race. Tim ran very fast and tried his best to win. But this time, his friend Sam was faster and won the race. Tim felt sad because he did not win, but he was happy for Sam. + +Tim's mom saw him and gave him a big hug. She told him that it is not always about winning, but about having fun and showing love to your friends. Tim learned that it is important to be kind and support your friends, even if you don't win. This made Tim a better friend, and everyone loved him even more. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his elderly grandma. They wanted to play on the swings and slide. But Tim had a struggle. His jacket's zipper was stuck. He could not take it off. He felt too hot in the sun. + +Tim asked his grandma, "Can you help me with my zipper?" His grandma tried to help, but her hands were weak. She could not fix it. Tim was sad. He wanted to play without his jacket. + +Then, a kind girl named Sue saw Tim and his grandma. She came over and said, "I can help you!" Sue was good at fixing zippers. She pulled and tugged, and the zipper came loose. Tim took off his jacket and thanked Sue. + +Now, Tim, Sue, and Tim's grandma could all play together in the park. They had a great day, and Tim learned that friends can help when we struggle. +Once upon a time, there was a bright little girl named Mia. She loved to read books. One day, she went to the library to find a new book to read. + +In the library, she met a friendly lady who worked there. The lady said, "I recommend this novel for you. It is a fun story about a cat and a dog who become friends." Mia was excited and took the book. + +Mia read the novel at home and loved it. She told her mom, "This book is so fun! The cat and the dog play together and help each other." Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you enjoyed it. Reading is a great way to learn and have fun." Mia agreed and couldn't wait to find more books to read. +One day, a small boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a big, hairy dog. The dog looked sad. Tim wanted to help the dog feel better. + +Tim walked up to the dog and said, "Hi, dog! Why are you sad?" The dog looked at Tim and said, "I lost my toy ball. Can you help me find it?" + +Tim said, "Yes, I will help you!" They looked all around. Tim saw the ball under a bush. He used his thumb to pick it up. The dog was so happy. They played together and became best friends. +One day, a girl named Mia went to the park. She saw a pretty parrot on a tree. Mia wanted to show the parrot to her friend, Tim. But the parrot looked scared and did not want to go down. + +Mia said, "Come here, parrot! I will make you feel comfortable." The parrot did not move. Mia felt sad. She asked Tim to help her. Tim had an idea. He said, "Let's give the parrot some food." + +Mia and Tim found some seeds and put them on the ground. The parrot saw the seeds and came down. It ate the seeds and felt happy. The parrot let Mia and Tim touch it. They all became good friends and played together in the park. +One day, a little boy named Tim was troubled. He wanted to read a book, but he did not know how to tie his shoes. He needed to go to the library, but he could not walk with untied shoes. So, he sat on the floor and looked at his shoes. + +His mom saw him and asked, "Tim, why are you troubled?" Tim said, "I want to read a book from the library, but I can't tie my shoes." His mom smiled and said, "Let me show you how to tie your shoes." + +Tim's mom showed him how to make loops with the laces and then pull them tight. Tim tried it and after a few tries, he did it! He tied his shoes all by himself. He was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mom!" + +Now that Tim could tie his shoes, he walked to the library with his mom. They picked out a big book with lots of pictures. They sat down and Tim's mom read the book to him. They had a fun day at the library, and Tim was not troubled anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toy blocks. She would build tall stacks with her blocks and watch them fall down. She was very independent and liked to do things by herself. + +One day, Lily's favorite toy block broke. She was sad and didn't know what to do. Her mommy saw her and asked, "Lily, what's wrong?" Lily showed her mommy the broken block and said, "It's broken, Mommy. Can you help me fix it?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Let's repair it together!" They found some glue and carefully fixed the broken block. Once it was dry, Lily and her mommy built a big stack with all the blocks. They had so much fun playing together. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's okay to ask for help sometimes. She still liked to be independent, but she knew that her mommy was always there to help her when she needed it. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to watch television all day. He would sit in front of the television and not play with his toys or friends. His mom would tell him, "Tim, too much television is not good for you." But Tim did not listen. + +One day, Tim felt weak. He did not want to eat or play. He just wanted to watch television. His mom was sad and worried. She took him to the doctor. The doctor said, "Tim, you are weak because you only watch television. You need to play and eat well to be strong." + +Tim did not recognize that watching television all the time was bad for him. He kept watching television and did not play or eat well. He became weaker and weaker. Tim's friends tried to help him, but he did not listen. + +In the end, Tim was so weak that he could not even watch television anymore. He was sad and lonely because he did not have any friends to play with. The moral of the story is to listen to your mom and not watch too much television. It is important to play and eat well to be strong and healthy. +One day, a little girl named Lily found a bottle of lotion. She saw that it was a serious lotion for dry skin. Lily thought that it might help her doll, who had dry skin too. + +Lily put the lotion on her doll's face and hands. She rubbed it in very well. Then, something special started to happen. The doll's skin began to look soft and smooth, just like Lily's skin. + +Lily was so happy that the lotion worked on her doll. She knew that she had found a special lotion. Lily and her doll played all day, with their soft and smooth skin. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue truck. The truck liked to help people. One day, the truck saw a little boy named Tim. Tim was sad because his ball was stuck in a tree. + +The blue truck wanted to help Tim. It said, "Tim, I can help you get your ball. Jump on my back, and I will lift you up." Tim answered, "Thank you, blue truck!" He climbed on the truck, and the truck lifted him up to the tree. + +Tim got his ball and was very happy. He said, "Thank you, blue truck! You are my friend." The blue truck was happy to help. From that day on, Tim and the blue truck played together and helped others. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful room. In this room, lived a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to write. She would write all day long. She wrote stories, letters, and even drew pictures. + +One day, Lucy's friend, Tom, came over to play. Tom saw Lucy writing and said, "What are you doing?" Lucy replied, "I am writing a story. Do you want to write with me?" Tom said, "Yes, let's write together!" So, they both sat down and began to write. + +As they were writing, they heard a loud noise. It was a big storm outside. The wind was very strong, and it blew the door open. Rain started to come into the beautiful room. Lucy and Tom tried to close the door, but it was too hard. The room became wet and messy. Lucy's writings were ruined, and the beautiful room was not beautiful anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. The tree had a post attached to it. The post was there to keep a bird's nest safe. + +One day, a little bird named Billy came to the tree. He saw the post and said, "Hello, post! Thank you for keeping my nest safe." The post said, "You're welcome, Billy! I am happy to help you." + +Billy liked to play with his friends near the tree. They felt safe because of the post. They played all day and had lots of fun. At night, they went back to their nests, happy and tired. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man who had a big car. One day, he went for a drive and saw a little buckle on the road. He thought it was pretty, so he stopped his car to pick it up. + +He took the buckle home and showed it to his wife. She liked it too. They put the buckle in a box and forgot about it. But, they didn't know that the buckle was special. + +One day, a big storm came to their town. The wind was very strong, and it blew the buckle out of the box. The buckle started to glow and turned into a magic shield. The shield protected their house from the storm. When the storm stopped, they realized how special the buckle was. The wealthy man and his wife were very happy and thankful for the magic buckle. +One day, a fast car named Zoom loved to zoom around. Zoom liked to play near a little stream. The water in the stream went fast, just like Zoom. Zoom would race with the water, and they had a lot of fun. + +There was a big truck named Jealous. Jealous saw Zoom play with the stream. Jealous felt jealous because he wanted to play too. But Jealous was too big to play near the little stream. + +One day, Jealous asked Zoom to play in a big field. Zoom said yes, and they both went to the big field. Now, Zoom and Jealous played together and had fun. Jealous was not jealous anymore. They all were happy friends. +Once upon a time, there was a clean doctor named Tom. He liked to help people feel better. Doctor Tom had a big, white coat and a kind smile. He worked in a small house, where people came to see him when they didn't feel good. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came to visit Doctor Tom. Tim was feeling sick and needed the doctor to find out what was wrong. Doctor Tom said, "Let's do a test to see why you feel bad." Tim was scared, but Doctor Tom held his hand and told him it would be okay. + +Doctor Tom did the test and found out that Tim had a cold. He gave Tim some medicine to help him feel better. Soon, Tim was all better and could play with his friends again. Tim and his friends were very happy, and they all said thank you to the clean doctor named Tom. +One day, a little girl named Jane found a big egg in her yard. She picked it up and ran to her mom. "Mom, look what I found!" she said. Her mom looked at the egg and smiled. "This is a mild day to find an egg," she said. + +Jane asked, "Mom, can you explain where this egg came from?" Her mom thought for a moment and said, "Well, it might be from a bird who lives in our tree. The bird laid the egg and it fell down." + +Jane wanted to help the egg. She put it in a soft nest she made with grass and leaves. She hoped the bird would come back and take care of the egg. Every day, Jane checked on the egg and waited for the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She liked to play outside with her friends. One day, they saw a small kitten. The kitten was sad because it had a hurt paw. Mia wanted to help the kitten feel better. + +Mia went inside her house and found a bandage. She put the bandage on the kitten's paw. The kitten felt better and started to play with Mia and her friends. They were all happy and played together all day. + +After they played, Mia's mom made them a delicious snack. They ate the snack and felt full. The kitten was happy too because it had new friends. Mia and her friends had a fun day, and they were proud they could help the kitten. They knew that when they worked together, they could complete anything. +Once upon a time, there was a dirty bulb. It lived in a small house with a little girl named Lily. Lily loved her dirty bulb very much. She would play with it every day. The bulb was very happy to be with Lily. + +One day, something happened. The dirty bulb rolled under the bed. Lily looked and looked, but she could not find her bulb. She was very sad. The dirty bulb was sad too. It wanted to be with Lily again. + +Then, Lily's mom came to help. She looked under the bed and found the dirty bulb. Lily was so happy to have her bulb back. She gave it a big hug. From that day on, Lily and the dirty bulb were always together, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little bee named Buzz. Buzz was very intelligent. He knew how to find the sweetest flowers to make the best honey. One day, Buzz found a big, pretty flower. He thought, "This flower will make the yummiest honey!" + +Buzz went to the flower and started to work. But, oh no! Buzz got hurt by a thorn on the flower. He flew back to his bee friends and said, "I am hurt! What can I do?" His friend, BeeBee, told him, "Don't worry, Buzz. Our honey can heal you." + +So, Buzz ate some of the honey his friends had made. Soon, he felt all better. Buzz was so happy that he could go back to the big, pretty flower. This time, he was careful not to touch the thorn. Buzz made the yummiest honey ever, and he knew that honey was not just sweet, but could also heal. +Once upon a time, in a big tree, there was a helpful bird named Blue. Blue loved to help all his friends in the forest. One day, Blue saw a little mouse who was hungry. The mouse wanted to eat some grapes. + +Blue wanted to serve the grapes to the mouse. He flew to the grapevine and picked the biggest grape he could find. He carried it back to the mouse. The mouse was very happy and thanked Blue for being so helpful. + +The other animals saw how helpful Blue was and they all wanted to be like him. They started helping each other, too. The forest became a happy place where everyone shared and cared for each other. The moral of the story is that when you are helpful to others, it can make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a high tree. A little bird lived in the tree. The bird loved to sing. One day, the bird felt sick. The bird's mom said, "You need a pill to feel better." + +The bird's friend, a squirrel, heard the mom. The squirrel said, "I will help find the pill." The squirrel ran fast to look for the pill. The squirrel looked high and low. + +The squirrel found a pill under a big rock. The squirrel took the pill to the bird. The bird ate the pill. Soon, the bird felt better. The bird and the squirrel played and had fun. The bird sang a happy song that all could hear. +Once upon a time, in a big sea, there was a gray oyster. The gray oyster had a hard shell. The oyster lived near a pretty beach. + +One day, a little girl came to the beach. She saw the gray oyster. The girl wanted to touch the oyster. She reached out and touched the hard shell. It felt bumpy and cool. + +The gray oyster opened its shell. Inside, the girl saw a shiny pearl. The girl was very happy. She took the pearl and showed it to her mom. They both loved the pretty pearl from the gray oyster. +One day, a girl named Sue went to her friend Tom's house to play. Tom had a big box in his room. Sue asked, "What's in the box?" Tom said, "I don't know. Let's unpack it and see." + +As they took things out of the box, they found many toys. Sue had a clear opinion that the toys were very fun. She said, "I like the toys. We can play with them." Tom agreed and said, "Yes, let's play with the toys." + +Sue and Tom played with the toys and had a lot of fun. They laughed and shared the toys. At the end of the day, they put the toys back in the box. Sue said, "I had fun today." Tom said, "Me too. Let's play again soon." +Once upon a time, there was a tall ladder. A little boy named Tim saw the ladder and wanted to enter a tree house at the top. But a selfish big boy named Tom was already in the tree house. + +Tim asked Tom, "Can I enter the tree house too?" Tom said, "No, this is my tree house. You cannot enter." Tim was sad and wanted to find a way to enter the tree house. + +Then, a kind girl named Sue came along. She saw the ladder and the tree house. Sue said to Tom, "You should share the tree house with Tim. It is not nice to be selfish." Tom thought about it and agreed. Tim and Tom both climbed the ladder and entered the tree house. They played and had fun together. +Once upon a time, in a big open field, there lived a little peach. The peach was sad because it could not move. It wanted to play with the other fruits, but it was stuck on a tree. + +One sunny day, a kind bird came to the peach tree. The bird saw the sad peach and said, "Why are you sad, little peach?" The peach replied, "I am sad because I cannot move and play with my friends." + +The kind bird wanted to help the peach. So, it gently picked up the peach with its beak and flew away. The bird moved the peach from the tree to the open field where all the other fruits were playing. + +Now, the peach was happy. It could play with its friends in the open field, thanks to the kind bird. The peach and the bird became best friends, and they played together every day. +One day, a nosy little girl named Lily went for a walk. She liked to skip and sing as she walked. On her walk, she found a big bag of candy. Lily was very happy and wanted to share the candy with her friends. + +Lily skipped to her friend Tim's house. She knocked on the door and said, "Tim, I found a big bag of candy! Let's share and eat some together!" Tim was excited and they both ate some candy. It was very yummy. + +After they ate some candy, Lily and Tim decided to share the candy with more friends. They skipped to their friend Sue's house. Sue was happy to see them and the big bag of candy. They all ate candy and played together. It was a fun day for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a zebra named Zara. Zara was very comfortable living in her home with her family. They played, ate, and slept together every day. + +One day, Zara met a new friend, a little bird named Billy. Billy asked Zara if she would accept him as her friend. Zara said yes, and they became the best of friends. + +Together, Zara and Billy played and had fun every day. They were very happy and comfortable with each other. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a rubber ball. He loved to play with it all the time. One day, he looked worried. He could not find his rubber ball. + +Tim looked everywhere for his ball. He looked under his bed. He looked in his toy box. He looked in the yard. But he could not find it. Tim was very sad. + +Then, Tim's mom came home. She had a big bag. Tim looked inside the bag and saw his rubber ball! Tim's mom had found it at the store. Tim was so happy. He played with his rubber ball all day long. +One day, a little girl named Amy found a dirty microphone in her toy box. She did not know what it was, so she asked her mom. Her mom told her it was a microphone and people use it to sing or talk. + +Amy wanted to use the microphone to serve her family a fun show. She cleaned the dirty microphone and put on a pretty dress. She called her mom, dad, and little brother to come and watch her show. + +Amy sang and danced with the microphone. Her family clapped and cheered for her. After the show, they all had a big hug. They were all very happy and proud of Amy for serving them a great show with her new microphone. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious mole. He lived under the ground in a big hole. The mole loved to dig and make tunnels all day. + +One day, the mole found a big box. The box was rot and old. The mole was very curious about what was inside the box. He pushed and pushed until the box opened. + +Inside the box, there were many toys. The mole was so happy! He played with the toys all day and night. The mysterious mole and his new toys lived happily ever after in the big hole. +Once upon a time, there was a big, reliable dog named Max. Max loved to eat beef and play with his friends. One day, Max met a little cat called Lily. + +Max asked Lily, "Do you like beef too?" Lily said, "Yes, I do! I also like to sleep a lot." Max and Lily became good friends. They played together and shared their beef. + +One day, Max was very tired. He told Lily, "I want to sleep now." Lily said, "I will watch over you while you sleep, Max." Max felt happy and safe with Lily. + +Max slept well and had a nice dream. When he woke up, he saw Lily still watching over him. Max said, "Thank you, Lily, for being a reliable friend." They played together and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lisa. She had many clothes in her room. Her family was rich, so they could buy her all the clothes she wanted. Lisa loved to store her clothes in a big box. + +One day, Lisa's friend, Tom, came to play. Tom saw the big box of clothes and asked, "What is in the box?" Lisa said, "These are my clothes. My family is rich, so I have many clothes." Tom looked at the box and said, "Wow! Can I try some on?" + +Lisa and Tom played dress-up with the clothes. They had so much fun! They wore big hats, funny shoes, and pretty dresses. They laughed and played all day. Lisa learned that it was more fun to share her clothes with friends than to store them in a box. +One day, a sweet little boy named Tim found a toy gun in his room. He liked to play with it because it made fun sounds when he pressed the button. Tim's mom saw him playing and smiled. She knew he loved his toy gun very much. + +Tim wanted to take his toy gun outside to play with his friends. But when he ran out the door, he did not see that his toy gun was caught on a chair. The toy gun was pulled and it started to tear. Tim stopped and looked at his toy gun. He was sad because it was tearing and might break. + +Tim's mom saw what happened and came to help. She took the toy gun and fixed the tear with some tape. Tim was happy again and thanked his mom. He went outside to play with his friends and his toy gun, being more careful this time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but it was very cold. The ground was icy and she had to wear a big coat to stay warm. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to help fold the laundry. Lily didn't like folding clothes, but she knew it was the truth that she had to help. As she was folding the clothes, she noticed her favorite shirt was missing. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, where is my shirt?" Her mom replied, "It's in the laundry basket, sweetie. You just haven't folded it yet." Lily smiled and said, "Oh, I forgot. I'll fold it now." + +After they finished folding the laundry, Lily put on her warm coat and went outside to play. She was happy she helped her mom and told her friends about it. They all played together and had fun in the icy weather. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo was swimming in the sea when he saw a big shark. The shark was very hungry and wanted to eat Nemo. + +Nemo swam away as fast as he could, but the shark was too fast. Suddenly, a crab named Sally saw what was happening and warned Nemo about the shark. + +Sally said, "Nemo, be careful! The shark is coming to eat you!" Nemo thanked Sally and swam away quickly. + +The shark was very busy trying to catch Nemo, but he couldn't because Nemo was too fast. Finally, the shark gave up and swam away. Nemo was safe and happy, and he thanked Sally for warning him about the shark. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to watch movies with his mom and dad. One day, they went to see a nice movie at the theater. It seemed like a fun adventure with lots of laughs and smiles. Timmy was so happy. + +But then, something bad happened. The movie ended in a sad way. Timmy started to cry because he didn't like the ending. His parents tried to comfort him, but he was still upset. They left the theater feeling sad and disappointed. + +Timmy learned that not all movies have a happy ending. Sometimes things don't go the way we want them to. But his parents promised to find a new, nice movie for them to watch together. And Timmy felt a little better knowing that they would still have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very sad and unhappy. He felt miserable because he didn't have any friends to play with. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park. There, he saw a group of kids playing together. Timmy wanted to join in, but he was too shy. + +Suddenly, one of the kids came up to Timmy with a bucket full of sand. The kid asked Timmy if he wanted to help fill up a hole they were digging. Timmy was so happy to be included! He grabbed a shovel and started filling the hole with sand. + +From that day on, Timmy played with the other kids every day. He had so much fun and felt like a happy youth. All because someone gave him a chance to fill a hole. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with a beautiful garden. In the garden, there was a tree with a swing. One day, a family came to visit the house. They had an infant with them. The infant was very small and cute. + +The family went to the garden to play on the swing. The infant was sitting on their mother's lap. Suddenly, the infant started to cry. The mother tried to calm the infant, but they kept crying. The father started to yell, "What's wrong with the baby?" + +The noise scared the birds in the garden and they flew away. The mother picked up the infant and walked around the garden. Eventually, the infant stopped crying and fell asleep. The family enjoyed the rest of their visit in the beautiful garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her friends. One day, she saw a big tree and pretended it was her castle. She climbed up and down the branches and had so much fun. + +Suddenly, her friend Timmy came over and saw her playing. "Wow, Lily! Your castle is so cool!" he said. + +Lily smiled and replied, "Thanks, Timmy! Do you want to pretend with me?" + +Timmy nodded and they played together for hours. They pretended they were knights and had to protect the castle from dragons. + +After a while, they got hungry and decided to go home. Lily's mom had made some lemonade, but it was too bitter for them. "I don't like this lemonade," Timmy said. + +Lily's mom overheard them and said, "Oh no! I'm sorry you don't like it. Let me make you some chocolate milk instead." + +They happily drank the chocolate milk and continued to play pretend in Lily's castle. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals and wanted to go on a safari. His mom said they could go on a safari next week. Timmy was so excited, he couldn't wait! + +The next week, they went on the safari. Timmy saw so many animals like lions, giraffes, and zebras. It was very quiet, except for the animals making noises. Timmy was happy and didn't want to leave. + +Suddenly, a big storm came and destroyed their tent. Timmy was scared, but his mom hugged him and said they would be okay. They went home and Timmy told all his friends about the safari and how the storm destroyed their tent. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved taking baths but she didn't like getting her hair washed with shampoo because it tasted bitter. One day, Lily's mommy said it was time to wash her hair. Lily didn't want to but she knew she had to finish her bath. + +So, Lily's mommy poured some shampoo on her hair and started to wash it. Lily closed her eyes and tried not to taste the bitter shampoo. After a few minutes, her mommy said they were finished and Lily could rinse her hair with water. She was so happy when it was all done and she could play with her toys in the bath. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color pictures. One day, she drew a symbol that she thought was very impressive. She showed it to her mommy and said, "Look mommy, I drew a pretty symbol!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That is very impressive, Lily. Can you tell me what it means?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "It means love." + +Her mommy was touched by Lily's sweet answer and gave her a big hug. But as she hugged her, she accidentally tore the paper. Lily started to cry, but her mommy said, "Don't worry, we can tape it back together. It will still be a beautiful symbol of love." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden with her pink ball. One day, she found a treasure buried in the ground. It was a shiny necklace with an original pendant. She was so happy and wore it all day long. + +But then, she realized that the necklace belonged to someone else who buried it in the garden. So, she decided to bury it back in the same place where she found it. Lily knew it was the right thing to do. She felt proud of herself for being honest and doing the right thing. + +From that day on, Lily played with her pink ball and smiled, knowing that she did something good. She knew that the necklace was safe and the person who buried it would find it again someday. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her blocks. She would build all sorts of shapes with them, like tall towers and long bridges. + +One day, Lily's little brother came into the room and knocked down her tower. Lily was very upset and started crying. Her brother felt ashamed and said sorry. Lily forgave him and they started playing together. + +Later, Lily wanted a toy that was on a high shelf. She couldn't reach it, so she asked her brother for help. He reached it for her and they both laughed and played together some more. From that day on, they always helped each other and never fought again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she went to the park with her friend Timmy. + +Lily and Timmy ran around and played on the swings and slide. After a while, they got tired and sat down on the grass. Lily saw some mud and said, "Look Timmy, let's play in the mud!" + +Timmy didn't want to play in the mud because he was tired. Lily said, "Come on Timmy, it will be fun! You can choose what we do next." + +Timmy thought about it and decided he wanted to play tag instead. Lily agreed and they ran around the park playing tag until it was time to go home. They both had so much fun and couldn't wait to play together again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went on a safari with her family. They saw lots of animals like lions, zebras, and giraffes. Lily was happy because she loves animals. + +One day, Lily was walking with her family and she saw a lion. She recognized the lion from a book she had read. She was so happy because she knew its name was Simba. + +After the safari, Lily went home and drew pictures of all the animals she saw. She showed her pictures to her mom and dad and they were happy too. Lily was so happy that she recognized all the animals on the safari. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to take baths with her rubber duck. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's time to take a bath." Lily replied, "Yay! I enjoy taking baths with my duck." + +Lily's mom put some soap in the water and Lily splashed around. She loved how the soap made bubbles. Lily's mom said, "Lily, you have to wash your hair too." Lily replied, "Okay, but can I play a little longer?" + +Lily's mom said, "Sure, but don't get too fat in the tub." Lily giggled and said, "I won't!" After Lily was done playing, her mom helped her wash her hair. When they were finished, Lily said, "That was so much fun! Can we do it again tomorrow?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a fancy mule. He had a shiny coat and a big smile. He lived on a farm with many other animals. + +One day, a little girl came to visit the farm. She saw the fancy mule and said hello. The mule nodded his head and said hello back. + +The little girl loved the fancy mule and wanted to take him home. But the farmer said no, the mule had to stay on the farm. The little girl was sad but she said goodbye to the mule and promised to come back and visit him again. + +From that day on, the fancy mule always nodded his head whenever the little girl came to visit. He was happy to see her and he knew she loved him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was very curious and liked to wander around the town. One day, Max saw a cat with a shiny collar. Max wanted to play with the cat, but the cat didn't want to play with Max. Max felt sad and wandered away. + +As Max was wandering, he saw a rough path. Max was adventurous and decided to explore the path. The path was bumpy and Max's paws hurt, but he kept going. Finally, Max reached the end of the path and found a beautiful garden. Max was very happy and wagged his tail. He sniffed the flowers and felt very relaxed. + +After a while, Max realized that he was lost. Max didn't know how to get back home. Max started to bark for help, but nobody heard him. Max was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, Max saw his owner walking towards him. Max was very happy and ran towards his owner. Max's owner hugged him and took him back home. From that day on, Max never wandered too far away from home. +Once upon a time, there was a big sack. It was so big that it could fit lots of toys inside. One day, a little girl named Lily saw the sack and wanted to play with it. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said no. + +Lily was sad, but she didn't give up. She went to her dad and asked him if he could help her. Her dad said he had an idea. He took the sack and filled it with water. Then, he gave Lily a spray bottle. + +"What do I do with this?" Lily asked. + +"Just spray the sack with water," her dad said. + +Lily sprayed the sack and suddenly, it started to grow bigger and bigger. It grew so big that it burst open and toys came flying out! + +Lily was so happy and thanked her dad for his clever idea. From that day on, Lily and her dad played with the big sack and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a leopard who loved to run fast. He wanted to win a race and be the fastest leopard in the jungle. One day, he heard about a big race that was going to happen soon. Many animals were going to compete, and the leopard wanted to win. + +The day of the race came, and the leopard was very competitive. He ran as fast as he could, but then he saw a big rock on the ground. He tried to jump over it, but he tripped and fell down. His legs began to tremble, and he felt very sad. + +But then, he saw all the other animals running past him. They were so fast, but they stopped when they saw the leopard fall. They came to help him up and encouraged him to keep going. The leopard got up, ran as fast as he could, and finished the race. Even though he didn't win, he felt happy because he made new friends and learned that it's okay to fall sometimes. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They lived in a big house with a garden. The mom had a job, she worked in an office. The dad stayed at home and took care of the children. + +One day, the family went to the park. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. The children played on the swings and the slide. The mom and dad sat on a bench and talked. It was a peaceful day. + +Suddenly, the dad stood up and said, "I have a surprise for you." He called the children and said, "Let's go find mommy." They walked around the park and finally found the mom. The dad said, "Close your eyes and kiss mommy!" The children giggled and the mom blushed. It was a happy day for the family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the woods. One day, he went on a hike with his mommy and daddy. They found a cabin in the woods. The cabin was made of wood and it looked tough. + +Timmy asked, "Can we go inside the cabin, mommy?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, but we have to be careful. The cabin is old and some parts are not safe." + +Daddy said, "Timmy, you can explore the cabin, but you must remain close to us." + +Timmy explored the cabin and found some old toys. He was happy to play with them. Soon, it was time to go home. Timmy said, "I want to come back to the cabin again." + +Mommy said, "We will come back, but we have to be careful. The cabin is old and it might not be safe to play in." + +Timmy replied, "Okay, I will be careful and remain close to you." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her red boots when she went outside to play. Her boots made her feel happy and strong. + +One day, Lily went on a walk with her mommy. They saw a big tree with lots of apples on it. Lily wondered if the apples were sweet. Her mommy picked one and gave it to her. Lily took a big bite and smiled. The apple was very sweet! + +As they walked back home, Lily saw a puddle. She wanted to jump in it, but she didn't want to get her boots wet. Her mommy told her it was okay and that her boots would dry. Lily jumped in the puddle and laughed. She loved her red boots even more now! +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to walk in the park with his owner, Emily. One day, Max hurt his leg and needed an operation. Emily was worried about Max and wanted him to feel better soon. + +After the operation, Max couldn't walk for a little while. Emily had to carry him everywhere. But soon, Max started to feel better and he could walk again! Emily was so happy to see Max walking and playing in the park again. + +From that day on, Emily made sure to always keep an eye on Max so he wouldn't get hurt again. Max was happy to have such a caring owner and they continued to walk in the park together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, Lily's friend came over to play with her. Her friend wanted to play with a piece of Lily's toy but Lily didn't want to share. Her friend said, "Lily, it's not nice to be bossy. You should share your toys with me." + +Lily thought about it and realized her friend was right. So, she decided to raise her hand and share her toys with her friend. Her friend was happy and they played together for a long time. Lily learned that sharing is important and it's not nice to be bossy. From that day on, Lily always shared her toys with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect pretty stones. One day, she found a big jar and decided to fill it up with her stones. + +As she was walking back home, she tripped and the jar fell out of her hands. It broke into a million pieces and all her stones spilled out. Lily started to cry. + +Her mom heard her crying and came outside to see what happened. "What happened, Lily? Are you hurt?" she asked. + +Lily sniffled and said, "I broke my jar and all my stones are gone." Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can get you a new jar and be careful next time." Lily smiled and hugged her mom back, feeling better already. +Once upon a time, a big lion lived in the jungle. The lion was very strong and he liked to roar loudly. One day, the lion was walking in the jungle when he saw a little penguin. The penguin was lost and feeling helpless. + +The lion asked the penguin why he was feeling helpless. The penguin said he was looking for his home, but he didn't know where it was. The lion felt sorry for the penguin and wanted to help him. + +The lion and the penguin became friends and went on an adventure together. They walked through the jungle and crossed a big river. Finally, they found the penguin's home. The penguin was so happy and thanked the lion for helping him. The lion was happy too and roared loudly to celebrate their friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max had a loyal friend named Lily. They loved to play together in the park. One day, Max received a big bone from his owner. Max was very happy and he smiled a lot. He wanted to share his bone with Lily because she was his loyal friend. Lily smiled too and they both enjoyed the bone together. From that day on, Max and Lily were even better friends because of the bone they received and the smiles they shared. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy tools. He had a hammer, a screwdriver, and a wrench. He would pretend to fix things around the house, just like his dad. + +One day, Timmy's dad asked him if he wanted to help fix a broken chair. Timmy was so excited! He grabbed his tools and ran to the chair. His dad showed him how to use the screwdriver to take the chair apart. Timmy was proud that he could do it all by himself. He felt independent. + +After they fixed the chair, Timmy's dad said, "Timmy, you did a great job! You have gained a new skill today. You can help me fix things around the house from now on." Timmy smiled and hugged his dad. He was so happy that he could use his tools to help his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his scooter around the park. His scooter was red and had big wheels. It was very noisy when he rode it. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mommy. He felt very happy because he could ride his scooter. But when he got there, he saw that his friend had a new scooter. It was blue and had a bell. Timmy felt a little sad because he wanted a new scooter too. + +But then, Timmy remembered how much he loved his scooter. It was noisy, but it was still his favorite. He rode it around the park and felt very proud. Timmy realized that it doesn't matter if your scooter is old or new, as long as you feel happy when you ride it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing her flute all day long. One day, she went to the park to play her flute. She played her flute so beautifully that all the birds came to listen. + +Suddenly, a big and mean dog came and started barking at Lily. She got scared and ran away, leaving her powerful flute behind. The dog took the flute and ran away with it. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She asked her friends for help, but they didn't know how to get the flute back. Finally, Lily decided to go to the dog and ask him to give her flute back. She went to the dog and said, "Please give me back my flute. It's mine and I want to keep it." + +The dog saw how sad Lily was and decided to give the flute back. Lily was so happy and grateful. She hugged her flute tightly and promised to never let it out of her sight again. From that day on, Lily kept her powerful flute with her wherever she went, and she played it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily woke up and looked outside. It was a gray day with lots of clouds in the sky. Lily felt sad and started to weep. She didn't want to play outside because it was too gray and gloomy. + +But then, her mommy came into her room and gave her a big hug. Mommy said they could still have fun inside. They played games and sang songs together. Lily stopped weeping and started to smile again. + +Even though it was a gray day outside, Lily realized that she could still have a happy day with her mommy. From that day on, Lily learned that even on the grayest of days, there is always something to be happy about. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, her mom gave her a large bucket to play with. Lily was so happy and started to fill it with sand. + +Her friend, Timmy, came over to play. "Can I play too?" he asked. "Sure!" said Lily. They started to play together, digging and filling the bucket with sand. + +Suddenly, Lily had an idea. "Let's swing the bucket!" she said. They took turns holding the bucket and swinging it back and forth. It was so much fun! + +But then, Lily swung the bucket too hard and it flew out of her hands. It hit Timmy on the head and he fell down. Lily felt so bad and started to cry. Her mom came outside and took Timmy to the hospital. Lily learned that swinging a large bucket can be dangerous and she promised to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved pumpkins. She had a big pumpkin in her garden that she was very proud of. One day, she went to the garden to check on her pumpkin and found that it was gone. She asked her mom, "Where's my pumpkin?" + +Her mom said, "I don't know, maybe someone took it." + +Lily was sad and angry. She went to look for her pumpkin and found a naughty boy staring at it. She asked him, "Did you take my pumpkin?" + +The boy said, "Yes, I did. But I'm sorry now. I'll give it back." + +Lily forgave the boy and they became friends. The moral of the story is that it's never too late to say sorry and make things right. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy was climbing a tree when he lost his balance and fell down. He hurt his arm, but his friends were compassionate and helped him up. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him to turn off the lights in his room. Timmy went to his room and looked for the switch. He found it and turned off the lights. He felt proud of himself for being able to do it all by himself. + +Timmy went to bed that night feeling happy. He knew that even though he fell from the tree, he had friends who cared about him. And he also knew that he could do things on his own, like finding the switch to turn off the lights. +Once upon a time, there was a silly little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and run around in the park with his owner, Timmy. One day, Timmy and Spot went to the beach to sail a boat. + +Spot was so excited to sail the boat, he jumped up and down and wagged his tail. Timmy set up the boat and they sailed away. Spot barked and wagged his tail as the boat moved through the water. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and the boat tipped over! Timmy and Spot fell into the water. But Spot didn't bark or whine. Instead, he clapped his paws together and swam back to shore with Timmy. From then on, Spot knew that sailing was fun, but safety was important too. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they were playing a game and Timmy was very happy because he won! He felt very proud of himself. + +Suddenly, they saw a big tornado coming towards them. Timmy was scared, but his friends told him to run to a nearby building that was very clean and safe. They all ran inside and waited until the tornado went away. + +After the tornado was gone, Timmy and his friends went outside to see the damage. They saw that everything was very messy and dirty. But Timmy's mom came with some cleaning supplies and they all helped to clean up the mess. Timmy was happy because he helped to make everything clean again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom gave her a prune to eat. Lily didn't like the prune, it tasted yucky and made her tummy feel uncomfortable. + +Lily's mom told her, "Sometimes we have to eat things we don't like because they are good for us." + +Later that day, Lily went to play with her friends at the park. She saw a boy who didn't have any toys to play with. Lily decided to share her toys with him. + +The boy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are a good friend." + +Lily felt happy too. She realized that sharing was a good thing to do and it made her feel good inside. Lily learned that good things happen when we do good things for others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long, curly hair that she loved to brush every day. One day, she went to the park and met a new friend named Sarah. Sarah had short, straight hair and was very friendly. + +"Hi, my name is Sarah. What's your name?" Sarah said. + +"My name is Lily. I like your hair," Lily said. + +"Thank you! I'm proud of my hair," Sarah said. + +Lily smiled and said, "I'm proud of my hair too. Welcome to the park, Sarah!" + +Sarah smiled back and they played together all day. They had so much fun that they decided to meet at the park every day. From that day on, Lily and Sarah were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she fell down and got a boo-boo on her knee. She cried out for help and her mom came running to patch up her knee. + +After Lily's knee was all better, she went back to playing with her friends. They were all busy building a sandcastle. Lily wanted to help too, but she didn't know how. So, she asked her friend, "Can I help you build the sandcastle?" + +Her friend smiled and said, "Yes, you can help me find some pretty seashells to decorate it with." Lily was so happy to help her friend and they found lots of seashells together. When they were finished, the sandcastle looked beautiful with all the pretty seashells on it. + +Lily was proud of herself for helping her friend and for being brave when she got her boo-boo. She knew that even when things go wrong, there is always someone who can help you feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a train on a track. The track had rails that helped the train stay on course. The train moved along the track at a regular pace. + +As the train chugged along, a little bird flew close by. The bird blinked its eyes as it watched the train go by. The train driver saw the bird and waved hello. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise and the train screeched to a stop. The driver got out to see what was wrong. He saw that a rail had come loose and needed to be fixed. The driver worked quickly to fix the rail and soon the train was back on its way. The little bird watched as the train moved along the track again, blinking its eyes in amazement. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on picnics with her family. One day, her family planned a picnic in the forest. Lily was very excited and couldn't wait to go. + +When they arrived, they found a nice spot to have their picnic. Suddenly, they heard a scary noise. "What was that?" asked Lily. "Don't worry, it's just the wind," said her dad. But Lily was still scared. + +As they were eating, a little bird came and sat next to them. "Hello," said the bird. "Why are you scared?" "I heard a scary noise," said Lily. "What if something bad happens?" The bird smiled and said, "Don't worry. Sometimes things become scary, but they always become better. Just like how the rain becomes a rainbow." + +Lily felt better and they continued to enjoy their picnic. She learned that even when things become scary, they can become better too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk by the river and watch the water flow. Sometimes she would stop and gaze at the fish swimming in the river. + +One day, Lily went for a walk by the river and saw a big, heavy rock. She tried to lift it, but it was too heavy for her. So, she sat down and watched the river flow instead. + +While she was gazing at the river, she saw a family of ducks swimming by. They were so cute! Lily smiled and waved at them. The ducks quacked back at her and continued on their way down the river. + +Lily was happy just sitting by the river and watching the world go by. She knew that sometimes it's nice to just take a break and enjoy the simple things in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park with her mommy. One day, they went for a walk and saw a duck. Lily said, "Quack, quack! Look, mommy, a duck!" + +Mommy said, "Yes, Lily, that's a duck. Do you want to give it some water?" + +Lily nodded her head and mommy poured some water into a cup. They walked over to the duck and Lily said, "Here you go, duck. Drink some water." + +The duck drank the water and looked at Lily with a serious expression. Lily giggled and said, "Hehe, the duck is funny." Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, it is." They continued their walk in the park, enjoying the beautiful day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily's mom asked her to sit still so she could sew a button on her shirt with a needle. Lily didn't want to sit still, but she did it anyway. + +As her mom sewed, Lily watched the needle go up and down. She thought it looked sharp and dangerous. Suddenly, Lily jumped up and accidentally knocked the needle out of her mom's hand. The needle fell on the ground and Lily stepped on it. She felt a sharp pain and started to cry. + +Lily's mom tried to help, but the needle was stuck in her foot. They had to go to the hospital to get it removed. Lily was so miserable and in so much pain. She wished she had just sat still and been more careful. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to play outside in the rain. One day, it rained so much that there were big puddles everywhere. Sally put on her rain boots and went outside to play. She jumped in the puddles and made a big splash! + +After a while, Sally got tired of jumping in puddles. She saw some pieces of wood nearby and decided to build a fort. She gathered the wood and started to build. It was hard work, but Sally didn't give up. + +When the fort was finished, Sally was so proud of herself. She invited her friends to come and play in the fort with her. They all had so much fun playing together. Sally was happy that her fort was available for her friends to play in. + +From that day on, Sally and her friends played in the fort every time it rained. They would jump in puddles and then go play in the fort. Sally was happy that she had found a fun way to play outside even when it rained. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to have fun and play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to go to the park. Lily said, "Yes, please!" + +Lily's mom helped her dress in her favorite jolly dress with lots of colors. When they got to the park, Lily saw her friends and shouted, "Hi, friends! Let's have fun together!" They ran around and played on the swings and slides. + +After a while, Lily's mom said it was time to go home. Lily said goodbye to her friends and told them she had a jolly time. When they got home, Lily's mom asked her if she had fun. Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I had so much fun at the park!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to imagine things. One day, she imagined she was a princess in a big castle. She wore a white dress and had a crown on her head. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called out to her, "Lily, it's time for dinner!" Lily ran to the kitchen and saw that her mom had made spaghetti for dinner. Lily loved spaghetti! + +As they sat down to eat, Lily's mom said, "I heard a funny story today. There was a man who ate so much spaghetti that his belly turned white!" Lily giggled and said, "I can't imagine having a white belly!" + +After dinner, Lily went to bed, still thinking about the man with the white belly. She closed her eyes and imagined herself eating so much spaghetti that her belly turned white too. But then, she remembered how silly it looked and laughed herself to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a wolf. He was big and furry. He liked to walk alone in the forest. He was very independent. + +One day, the wolf was hungry. He wanted to eat something yummy. He saw a little girl with a basket. The little girl was scared of the wolf. + +The wolf said, "Don't be scared. I won't hurt you. Can you give me something to eat?" The little girl gave the wolf some bread. The wolf was happy and said, "Thank you!" Then, he walked away into the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little chicken named Chickie. Chickie loved to travel and explore new places. One day, while traveling, Chickie found a big, white egg. Chickie was frightened at first, but then realized the egg was not scary at all. + +Chickie asked the egg, "Why are you all alone?" The egg replied, "My family left me behind because I was too small." Chickie felt sad for the egg, so he decided to take care of it and keep it warm. + +Days passed and the egg started to crack. Out came a cute, little chick. The chick was grateful to Chickie for taking care of it. Chickie learned that even if something looks scary, it might not be. And helping others can make you happy too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily's little brother took her teddy bear and ran away with it. Lily was very sad and started to cry. + +Her mom asked her what was wrong, and Lily told her that her little brother took her teddy bear. Her mom told her not to worry and that she would help her find it. They looked all over the house, but they couldn't find it. + +Finally, Lily's mom found the teddy bear under the bed. She removed it from under the bed and gave it back to Lily. Lily was so happy to have her unique teddy bear back. She gave her mom a big hug and said, "Thank you for finding my teddy bear. It's my symbol of love." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her room with her toys. One day, she saw a monster under her bed. She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom came into the room and asked her what was wrong. Lily said, "Mommy, there's a monster under my bed!" Her mom told her not to worry and said, "Let's look together." + +They both got down on their hands and knees and looked under the bed. They saw a toy monster that Lily had forgotten about. Lily's mom picked up the monster and said, "See, it's just a toy. It can't hurt you." + +Lily felt relieved and said, "Can we play with the monster?" Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, let's stretch its arms open and make it dance!" They had a fun time playing with the monster and Lily realized that sometimes things that seem scary are actually just toys. +Lily liked to eat waffles for breakfast. She liked them with butter and honey. She liked to make them with her mom in the kitchen. They had a waffle maker that made round waffles with holes. + +One morning, Lily and her mom were making waffles. They poured the batter into the waffle maker and closed the lid. They waited for the beep that told them the waffles were ready. But they did not hear the beep. They heard a strange noise instead. It sounded like a growl. + +Lily and her mom looked at each other. They were scared. What was making that noise? They opened the waffle maker slowly. They saw a big, furry, brown bear inside. It had eaten their waffles and was still hungry. It looked at them with its big, black eyes. + +Lily and her mom screamed and ran away. They left the waffle maker and the bear in the kitchen. They hid in the living room and called for help. They did not know how the bear got into their house. It was a mysterious and scary thing. + +The end. +Sara likes to print pictures with her mom. They have a big machine that makes the pictures. Sara helps mom put paper in the machine. Then mom turns a knob and the machine makes noises. Sara waits and watches. + +Soon, a picture comes out of the machine. It is a picture of Sara and her dog. Sara is happy. She says, "Look, mom, it is me and Spot!" Mom smiles and says, "Yes, it is a very nice picture. You are a good helper, Sara." + +Sara wants to print more pictures. She asks mom, "Can we print more, mom?" Mom says, "Yes, we can print more, but first we have to clean the machine. It is dirty from the ink." Sara says, "OK, mom, I will help you clean the machine." + +Mom gets a cloth and some water. She shows Sara how to wipe the machine with the cloth. Sara copies mom and wipes the machine too. They make the machine clean and shiny. Sara says, "Now the machine is clean, mom. Can we print more now?" Mom says, "Yes, we can print more now. What picture do you want to print next?" Sara thinks and says, "I want to print a picture of you and dad. You are the best mom and dad ever." Mom hugs Sara and says, "Thank you, Sara. You are the best daughter ever." They print a picture of mom and dad and put it next to the picture of Sara and Spot. Sara is happy. She loves to print pictures with mom. +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see an old man with a cane. The old man walks very slow and looks sad. + +"Look, a cane!" Sam says. "I want to try it!" + +"No, Sam, that is not nice!" Ben says. "The cane is his, not yours!" + +But Sam does not listen. He runs to the old man and grabs his cane. The old man falls down and cries out. + +"Hey, give that back!" the old man says. "That is my cane, I need it to walk!" + +Sam laughs and runs away with the cane. Ben feels bad for the old man. He helps him get up and says sorry. + +"Are you okay, sir?" Ben asks. + +"Thank you, young man," the old man says. "You are very kind. But where is that naughty boy who took my cane?" + +Ben looks around and sees Sam. Sam is trying to use the cane as a sword. He swings it in the air and hits a tree. The cane breaks in half. Sam is shocked. The cane is hard, but not strong. + +"Oh no, what have I done?" Sam says. "The old man will be mad at me!" + +Ben and the old man observe Sam. They are both angry and sad. Sam runs back to them and gives them the broken cane. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Sam says. "I was just playing, I didn't mean to break it!" + +The old man shakes his head. He is not happy. He takes the broken cane and says: + +"You should not take things that are not yours. You should not hurt people who are weak. You should not play with things that are not toys. You should learn to be nice and respectful." + +Sam feels ashamed. He knows he did wrong. He says sorry again and again. He hopes the old man will forgive him. + +Ben hugs Sam and says: + +"Sam, you are my friend, but you have to be careful. You have to think before you act. You have to be sorry and change. You have to be a good boy." + +Sam nods and says: + +"Ben, you are my friend, and you are right. I have to be careful. I have to think before I act. I have to be sorry and change. I have to be a good boy." + +The old man smiles and says: + +"Boys, you are young, and you make mistakes. But you can also learn and grow. I hope you will remember this lesson and be good to each other and to others. And I hope you will find joy in the park and in life." + +The old man leaves with his broken cane. Sam and Ben wave goodbye and say thank you. They promise to be good boys. They go back to play in the park. They observe the birds, the flowers, and the sun. They are happy. +Anna likes to ride her bicycle. She has a pink bicycle with a bell and a basket. She wears a helmet and knee pads to be safe. She likes to go to the park with her mom and dad and ride on the path. + +One day, she sees a big dog at the park. The dog is black and furry and has a loud bark. Anna is scared of the dog. She stops her bicycle and hides behind her mom. + +"Mom, I don't like the dog. He is scary. Can we go home?" Anna says. + +"Anna, the dog is not scary. He is just playing. He won't hurt you. He is wearing a leash and his owner is here. See?" Mom says. She points to a man who is holding the dog's leash. + +Anna looks at the man and the dog. The man smiles and waves at her. The dog wags his tail and licks his nose. He does not look scary anymore. He looks friendly. + +"Can I pet the dog, Mom?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, honey. But ask the owner first. And be gentle, okay?" Mom says. + +Anna nods. She gets off her bicycle and walks slowly to the man and the dog. She asks, "Can I pet your dog, please?" + +The man says, "Of course. His name is Max. He likes kids. He is very nice." + +Anna reaches out her hand and touches Max's fur. He is soft and warm. He sniffs her hand and licks it. Anna giggles. She pets his head and ears. He wags his tail and barks happily. + +Anna is not scared of the dog anymore. She likes Max. She says, "Thank you for letting me pet your dog. He is very nice. I like him." + +The man says, "You're welcome. I'm glad you like him. He likes you too. You are very brave." + +Anna smiles. She says, "Thank you. I'm not scared anymore. I want to ride my bicycle again. Can I?" + +Mom says, "Sure, honey. Let's go. But don't forget to wear your helmet and knee pads, okay?" + +Anna says, "Okay, Mom. Bye, Max. Bye, Max's owner." + +She waves at them and gets on her bicycle. She rings her bell and rides on the path. She is happy. She likes to ride her bicycle. She likes to make new friends. She is not scared of dogs anymore. She is brave. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big balloon man. He had many balloons of different colors. He gave one to Tim and one to Lily. They said thank you and ran away. + +They had fun with their balloons. They jumped and ran and laughed. They tried to make their balloons touch the sky. They were very happy. + +But then a big wind came. It blew very hard. It took Tim's balloon away. Tim was sad. He cried and cried. He wanted his balloon back. + +Lily tried to help him. She said, "Don't cry, Tim. I have an idea. You can have my balloon. It is red, your favorite color." + +Tim looked at Lily. He smiled a little. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very nice. But what about your balloon? You will have no balloon." + +Lily said, "It's okay, Tim. I don't need a balloon. I have you. You are my friend. And look, there is another balloon man. Maybe he will give us another balloon." + +They ran to the other balloon man. He was very old. He had only one balloon left. It was black. He said, "Hello, children. Do you want this balloon? It is free. It is the last one." + +Tim and Lily looked at the balloon. It was black and small and wrinkled. It looked dead. They did not want it. They said, "No, thank you, sir. We don't like this balloon. It is dead." + +The old balloon man said, "Oh, I see. Well, then, goodbye, children. Have a nice day." + +He let go of the balloon. It fell to the ground. It did not fly. It was dead. + +Tim and Lily ran away. They did not look back. They held their red balloon. They jumped and ran and laughed. They were happy again. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red ball. They would throw it, catch it, kick it, and roll it all over the yard. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the house next door. He was bigger than them and had a mean face. He came over to their yard and said, "Hey, that's a nice ball. Can I play with it?" + +Tom and Lily were scared of the new boy, but they wanted to be nice. They said, "Sure, you can play with us. But you have to share the ball." + +The new boy nodded, but he did not share. He took the ball and ran away with it. He laughed and said, "Ha ha, this is my ball now. You can't have it back." + +Tom and Lily were very sad and angry. They ran after the new boy, but he was too fast. They shouted, "Give us back our ball. That's not fair. You are a bad boy." + +The new boy did not listen. He kept running until he reached a fence. He tried to climb over it, but the ball was too big. He dropped it and it bounced away. He fell and hurt his waist. He started to cry. + +Tom and Lily saw what happened. They felt sorry for the new boy, even though he was mean. They ran to him and said, "Are you okay? Do you need help?" + +The new boy was surprised. He said, "Why are you being nice to me? I was mean to you. I took your ball and ran away." + +Tom and Lily said, "Because we are good friends. We share and care. We don't like to see anyone cry. Here, you can have our ball. But you have to promise to be nice and share with us." + +The new boy felt ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry. I was wrong. You are very clever and kind. Can I be your friend?" + +Tom and Lily smiled and said, "Yes, you can. Come on, let's play together." + +They helped the new boy up and gave him their ball. They played and had fun. They learned that sharing is caring, and that being nice is better than being mean. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Yesterday, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. + +"Look, Anna, ducks!" Ben said. He ran to the pond and threw some bread for the ducks. The ducks came and ate the bread. They quacked and splashed. + +"Can I seat by the pond, Mom?" Anna asked. Her mom nodded and held her hand. They walked to the pond and sat on a bench. Anna saw the fish in the water. They were shiny and colorful. + +"Wow, Ben, fish!" Anna said. She pointed to the fish. Ben came and sat next to her. He saw the fish too. + +"They are pretty, Anna. Do you think the water is deep?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, Ben. Maybe. It looks deep. I don't want to fall in the water. It is cold and wet," Anna said. + +"Me neither, Anna. Let's stay on the bench. We can watch the ducks and the fish. They are happy in the water," Ben said. + +Anna and Ben smiled. They liked the pond. They liked the ducks and the fish. They liked to play in the park. They were happy too. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and made pretty pictures on paper. She showed them to her mom and dad and they smiled and said they were good. + +One day, Lily wanted to draw a big sun. She took a yellow crayon and started to make a circle on the paper. But the crayon was too small and broke in half. Lily was sad. She looked for another yellow crayon, but she could not find one. She saw a big candle on the table. It was yellow and shiny. Lily thought maybe she could use it to draw. + +She took the candle and tried to rub it on the paper. But it did not make a mark. It only made a mess. The paper got wet and sticky. The candle got smaller and smaller. Lily did not understand. She rubbed harder and harder. The paper tore and the candle melted. Lily saw a flame and smoke. She was scared. She dropped the candle and the paper. They fell on the floor and burned. + +Lily screamed and ran to her mom. Her mom saw the fire and ran to the kitchen. She got a pot of water and poured it on the floor. She put out the fire and the smoke. She was angry and worried. She looked at Lily and said, "What did you do? You could have hurt yourself and the house. You should never play with candles. They are not for drawing. They are for light and heat. You were very naughty and careless." + +Lily felt ashamed. She knew she did something bad. She did not mean to make a fire. She only wanted to draw a sun. She cried and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, dad. I won't do it again. Please don't be mad at me. I love you." + +Her mom and dad hugged her and said, "We love you too, Lily. We are not mad at you. We are glad you are safe. But you have to be careful and listen to us. Candles are dangerous. You have to ask us before you use them. And you have to use crayons or pencils or markers to draw. They are safe and fun. We will buy you some new ones. And we will help you make a new picture of the sun. OK?" + +Lily nodded and said, "OK. Thank you, mom. Thank you, dad. I'm sorry, paper. I'm sorry, candle. I will be good and smart next time." +Tim and Lily were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses with the blocks. They also had some toy cars and dolls that they pretended were driving and living in their block city. + +But then, Tim had a bad idea. He wanted to destroy the block city. He thought it would be fun to knock down the towers and bridges and houses with his toy car. He said to Lily, "Watch this! I'm going to destroy the city with my car!" + +Lily did not like Tim's idea. She liked the block city. She had worked hard to build it with Tim. She said to Tim, "No, don't do that! That's not nice! That's not fun!" + +But Tim did not listen to Lily. He zoomed his car across the floor and crashed into the block city. He made a lot of noise. He said, "Boom! Crash! Bang! I'm destroying the city!" + +Lily was very sad and angry. She started to cry. She said, "Stop it, Tim! Stop it! You're ruining our game! You're making a mess!" + +Their mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the block city destroyed and Lily crying. She saw Tim laughing and holding his car. She was not happy. She said, "Tim, what are you doing? Why did you destroy the block city? That was very mean and naughty of you. You need to say sorry to Lily and help her clean up the blocks. And you need a time out for being so noisy and rude." + +Tim realized he had made a mistake. He felt sorry for Lily and for his mom. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, mom. I won't destroy the block city again. I'll help you clean up the blocks. I'll be quiet and good." + +Mom nodded and said, "Thank you, Tim. That's better. Now, go to your room and sit on your bed for five minutes. Think about what you did and how you can be a better brother and son. Then you can come back and play nicely with Lily." + +Tim did as mom said. He went to his room and sat on his bed. He thought about how he had hurt Lily's feelings and made mom angry. He decided he would not destroy the block city again. He decided he would share and cooperate with Lily. He decided he would be more careful and gentle with his toys. + +Meanwhile, Lily and mom cleaned up the blocks. They also found some toy police and put them in the block city. They pretended the police were protecting the city from bad guys and accidents. They had fun playing together. + +After five minutes, Tim came back to the living room. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, mom. Can I play with you?" + +Lily and mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But you have to be nice and respectful. And you have to follow the rules of the block city. The police are watching." + +Tim nodded and said, "OK, I will. I'll be nice and respectful. And I'll follow the rules of the block city. The police are watching." + +They all played happily with the blocks. They built and rebuilt the block city. They made up stories and adventures with the cars and dolls and police. They had a lot of fun. And they were not noisy or destructive. They were kind and creative. +Lily liked to play the violin. She had a small violin that her mom gave her. She tried to make nice sounds with it, but it was hard. Sometimes the violin made loud noises that hurt her ears. Sometimes the violin made no noise at all. + +One day, Lily wanted to show her friend Ben how she played the violin. She invited him to her house and took him to her room. She picked up her violin and bow and started to play. She hoped Ben would like it. + +But Ben did not like it. He covered his ears and made a face. He said, "Lily, your violin is weird. It sounds bad. Why do you play it?" + +Lily felt sad. She liked her violin. She wanted Ben to like it too. She said, "Ben, my violin is not weird. It is special. It makes different sounds. I play it because it is fun." + +Ben shook his head. He said, "Lily, your violin is not fun. It is boring. Let's play something else. Let's play with your blocks or your dolls." + +Lily sighed. She put down her violin and bow. She did not want to play with Ben anymore. She said, "Ben, you are not nice. You do not understand my violin. You can go home now. I do not want to play with you." + +Ben was surprised. He did not expect Lily to be angry. He said, "Lily, I am sorry. I did not mean to hurt your feelings. I just do not like your violin. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked Ben, but she also liked her violin. She said, "Ben, we can still be friends, but you have to be kind. You have to respect my violin. Maybe you can try to play it too. Maybe you will like it then." + +Ben nodded. He said, "OK, Lily. I will try to play your violin. Maybe you can teach me how to make nice sounds with it. Maybe I will have fun too." + +Lily smiled. She said, "OK, Ben. I will teach you how to play my violin. Maybe we can make music together. Maybe we can have fun too." + +They hugged and made up. They picked up the violin and bow and started to play. They made different sounds. Some were loud, some were soft, some were high, some were low. They laughed and enjoyed themselves. They learned to appreciate each other's violin. They became better friends. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But they do not like to share. They always fight over who gets what. + +One day, their mom says they have to go to the dentist. She says they have to finish their breakfast and brush their teeth. Tom and Lily do not want to go. They say they are not hungry and their teeth are clean. + +Mom says they have to go or they will have bad teeth. She says they have to hurry or they will miss the taxi. Tom and Lily do not listen. They keep playing with their toys and books. + +Mom gets angry. She says they are naughty and selfish. She says they have to learn to share and obey. She says she will leave them at home if they do not stop. + +Tom and Lily get scared. They do not want to stay at home alone. They do not want to make mom sad. They say they are sorry and they will finish their breakfast and brush their teeth. + +Mom smiles. She says she is glad they are sorry and they will finish their breakfast and brush their teeth. She says she loves them and she wants them to be good and happy. She says they have to hurry or they will miss the taxi. + +Tom and Lily hurry. They finish their breakfast and brush their teeth. They put their toys and books away. They say they will share and obey. They hug mom and say they love her. + +Mom hugs them back. She says she is proud of them and she loves them. She says they are ready to go. She says they have to catch the taxi. + +Tom and Lily run to the door. They see a big yellow taxi outside. They see a wide smile on the driver's face. They wave to him and say hello. They get in the taxi with mom. They are happy and excited. They are going to the dentist. + +The moral of the story is: sharing and obeying are important for getting along with others and doing the right thing. +Tom and Mia were playing on the beach. They liked to make sand castles and dig holes. They also liked to watch the big ocean. The ocean was blue and shiny and made funny noises. + +One day, they saw a hairy thing on the sand. It was brown and furry and had a long tail. It looked like a big mouse. Tom wanted to touch it, but Mia was scared. + +"Don't touch it, Tom!" Mia said. "It might bite you!" + +Tom did not listen. He ran to the hairy thing and reached out his hand. But the hairy thing did not like that. It hissed and scratched Tom's hand. Tom cried out and ran back to Mia. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom said. "It hurt me!" + +Mia hugged Tom and tried to make him feel better. She looked at his hand and saw a red mark. She said, "We need to tell Mom. She will help you." + +They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a towel. She saw Tom's hand and said, "Oh, no! What happened?" + +Tom and Mia told her about the hairy thing. Mom said, "That was not a mouse. That was a rat. Rats are not nice. They can make you sick. We need to wash your hand and put some cream on it." + +She took Tom and Mia to the water and washed Tom's hand. Then she put some cream on it and wrapped it with a bandage. She said, "There. That will make it better. But you have to be careful, Tom. Don't touch things you don't know. They might hurt you." + +Tom nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I won't do it again." + +Mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Tom. I love you. And I love you, Mia. You are a good sister. Now, do you want to play some more?" + +Tom and Mia said, "Yes, Mom. We want to play some more." + +They went back to the beach and played with their sand castles and holes. They also watched the ocean, but they stayed away from the hairy things. They had fun and did not weep. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box of scissors. They liked to cut paper, cloth, and even their hair with the scissors. They thought it was fun and creative. + +One day, their mom told them to clean their room. She said they had to put away their toys and clothes, and throw away the trash. She said she would be back soon to check on them. Tom and Lily nodded, but they did not want to clean. They wanted to play with the scissors. + +They took out the scissors and started to cut everything they saw. They cut their books, their pillows, their curtains, and even their mom's dress. They made a big mess and laughed. They did not care about their mom's words. + +When their mom came back, she was very angry. She saw the mess and the damage they had done. She saw her dress in pieces and cried. She slapped Tom and Lily on their hands and took away the scissors. She said they were naughty and irresponsible. She said they had to learn to respect their things and their mom. She said they had to clean the mess and say sorry. + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They realized they had done wrong. They hugged their mom and said sorry. They helped her clean the room and mend the dress. They promised to never play with the scissors again. They learned that scissors were not toys, but tools. They learned that they had to listen to their mom and be reliable. They learned that being good was better than being fun. +Lily likes to sort her toys. She has a big box with many toys. She puts the toys in different piles. She has a pile for cars, a pile for dolls, a pile for balls, and a pile for books. She is very happy when she sorts her toys. + +One day, she finds a new toy in the box. It is a zigzag. It is orange and yellow and green. It is not a car, or a doll, or a ball, or a book. Lily does not know where to put the zigzag. She looks at the piles and thinks hard. + +She decides to make a new pile for the zigzag. She puts it on the floor next to the box. She smiles and says, "This is my zigzag pile. It is a special pile. I like the zigzag. It is orange and pretty." + +She goes back to the box and looks for more toys. She finds another zigzag. It is blue and purple and pink. She is very happy. She takes the zigzag and puts it in the zigzag pile. She says, "Now I have two zigzags. They are different colors. They are fun to play with." + +She keeps sorting her toys until the box is empty. She has many piles of toys. She looks at them and feels proud. She says, "I sorted all my toys. I did a good job. I have cars, and dolls, and balls, and books, and zigzags. I have many toys. I love my toys." +Tom and Mia like to play outside. They have a big yard with a stream. The stream has fish and frogs and rocks. Tom and Mia like to catch fish and frogs and make dams with rocks. + +One day, Tom and Mia find a big metal box near the stream. The box has a lock. Tom and Mia want to see what is inside the box. They try to open the lock, but it is too hard. They need a key. + +Tom and Mia look for a key. They see a key on a hook in the shed. The shed is messy and dirty. There are tools and cans and spiders in the shed. Tom and Mia are not afraid. They go inside the shed and take the key. + +Tom and Mia run back to the box. They put the key in the lock and turn it. The lock opens. Tom and Mia are happy. They lift the lid of the box and look inside. + +But the box is not full of toys or candy or treasure. The box is full of bees. The bees are angry and loud. They fly out of the box and sting Tom and Mia. Tom and Mia scream and cry. They drop the key and the lid and run away. + +But they are too late. The bees follow them and sting them more. Tom and Mia fall down and swell up. They can't breathe. They can't see. They can't talk. They can't move. They are very sick. They need help. + +But no one hears them. No one sees them. No one comes. Tom and Mia are alone with the bees. The bees are not nice. The bees are mean. The bees hurt Tom and Mia. Tom and Mia are sad. Tom and Mia are sorry. Tom and Mia are gone. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Anna has a patch on her knee. She fell down and hurt herself yesterday. + +"Can we go on the slide?" Ben asks. He is impatient. He likes the slide a lot. + +"Okay, but be careful," Anna says. She is still sore. She does not want to fall again. + +They run to the slide. Ben goes first. He slides down fast and laughs. He wants to go again. + +"Wait for me!" Anna says. She climbs the ladder slowly. She does not want to hurt her patch. + +But Ben does not wait. He runs back to the slide and pushes Anna. Anna loses her balance and falls off the ladder. She lands on the ground and cries. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Anna says. She holds her patch. It is bleeding. She is very sad and angry. + +"Ben, why did you do that?" Anna says. She speaks loudly. She is mad at Ben. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I didn't mean to. I just wanted to slide more," Ben says. He speaks softly. He is scared and sorry. + +He goes to Anna and hugs her. He says he is sorry again. He helps her get up and takes her to the bench. He gives her his water bottle and his cookie. He says he will be more patient next time. + +Anna stops crying. She drinks some water and eats some cookie. She says she forgives Ben. She says they are still friends. + +They hug again. They decide to play something else. They go to the swings and take turns. They are happy and careful. They speak nicely to each other. They have fun in the park. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play games and have fun. But sometimes they are competitive. They want to win and be the best. + +One day, they have a race. They wear their suits. Their suits are blue and red. Tom's suit is blue and Mia's suit is red. They run fast and try to reach the finish line. + +But Tom trips and falls. He hurts his knee. He cries and feels sad. Mia stops and runs back to him. She does not care about the race anymore. She cares about her brother. + +She hugs him and says, "It's okay, Tom. I'm here. You are brave and strong. Your knee will get better soon." She comforts him and makes him feel better. + +Tom smiles and says, "Thank you, Mia. You are kind and sweet. You are a good sister. I'm sorry I was competitive. I love you." + +They hug and say, "I love you too." They are happy and forget about the race. They go home and play together. They are not competitive anymore. They are friends. +Sara and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with green fruits. Sara said, "Look, Ben, limes! I like limes. They are sour and yummy." + +Ben said, "I don't know, Sara. They seem hard and bitter. And the tree is very tall. How can we get them?" + +Sara was thoughtful. She said, "I have an idea. We can use this stick to poke them. Then they will fall down and we can eat them." + +Ben said, "OK, Sara. You try first. I will watch." + +Sara took the stick and reached for a lime. She poked it hard. But the lime did not fall. Instead, a big bee came out of the lime. It was angry. It buzzed and stung Sara on the nose. + +Sara screamed and dropped the stick. She ran away, crying. Ben was scared. He followed Sara. He did not want to play with limes anymore. + +The end. +Lila and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big tub of water and some toys. They splash and laugh and make bubbles. They are very wet and happy. + +"Look, Lila, I can make a boat with this cloth!" Ben says. He takes a cloth from the basket and folds it. He puts it on the water and blows on it. The cloth boat moves slowly. + +"That's fun, Ben! Can I try?" Lila asks. She takes another cloth and makes a boat too. She blows on it and races with Ben. They cheer and clap. + +But then, the sun comes out and shines very high and hot. The water in the tub gets warm and starts to go away. The cloth boats get stuck and stop moving. The cloths get dry and hard. + +"Oh no, our boats are gone!" Lila says. She feels sad and angry. She picks up a cloth and throws it on the ground. + +"Don't worry, Lila, we can make something else with the cloths!" Ben says. He has an idea. He takes a cloth and ties it around his head. He looks like a pirate. "Arrr, matey, I'm a pirate and this is my hat!" he says. + +Lila smiles and takes a cloth too. She ties it around her neck. She looks like a superhero. "I'm a superhero and this is my cape!" she says. + +They run and jump and pretend to fight. They are dry and happy. They have fun with the cloths. +Anna and Ben were playing in the backyard. They had a big blanket that they used to make a tent. They put some pillows and toys inside the tent and pretended they were camping. + +"Look, Ben, I have a flashlight!" Anna said, showing her brother a small torch. "We can make shadows on the tent." + +"Wow, that's cool!" Ben said, taking the flashlight from Anna. He turned it on and off and made funny shapes with his hands. + +Suddenly, they smelled something bad. They looked outside the tent and saw smoke. The blanket was on fire! They had put the tent too close to the barbecue, where Dad was cooking some burgers. + +"Help! Help!" Anna and Ben shouted, running out of the tent. They were scared and hot. + +Dad heard them and quickly turned off the barbecue. He grabbed a bucket of water and poured it over the blanket. The fire went out, but the blanket was ruined. It had a big hole and was black and wet. + +"I'm sorry, kids, I didn't see your tent there," Dad said, hugging Anna and Ben. "Are you OK? Did you get hurt?" + +"No, Dad, we're OK," Anna said, sniffling. "But our blanket is gone." + +"I know, sweetheart, I'm sorry," Dad said. "But we can get a new blanket. The important thing is that you are safe." + +He took them inside the house and gave them some juice and cookies. He wrapped them in a soft, warm blanket that was not burned. It was comfortable and cozy. + +"Thank you, Dad," Ben said, smiling. "We love you." + +"I love you too, kids," Dad said, kissing them on the forehead. "And next time, let's be more careful with fire, OK?" + +"OK, Dad," Anna and Ben said, nodding. They learned their lesson and never played with fire again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They had a big bowl of onions that Mom had left on the counter. Tom picked up an onion and said, "Look, Lily, I can throw this onion very far. Watch me!" + +He threw the onion as hard as he could. It flew across the room and hit the window. The window made a loud noise and cracked. Tom and Lily gasped. They had broken the window with the onion! + +Mom heard the noise and came running. She saw the broken window and the onion on the floor. She was not happy. She said, "Tom and Lily, what did you do? You broke the window with an onion! That was very naughty and dangerous. You could have hurt yourselves or someone else. You have to say sorry and help me clean up this mess." + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They said, "Sorry, Mom. We were playing chef and we wanted to throw the onion. We didn't mean to break the window. We won't do it again." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I know you were playing, but you have to be careful with what you throw. Throwing an onion is not impressive, it's silly. Next time, use something soft and safe, like a ball or a pillow. Now, let's fix the window and make some real food with the onions. How about some soup?" +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball. They roll the ball to each other. They have fun. + +One day, they see a well in the park. The well is deep and dark. Anna and Ben are curious. They want to look inside the well. + +"Let's roll the ball into the well and see what happens," Ben says. + +"No, that's not a good idea," Anna says. "The ball will be gone. We will be sad." + +"But it will be fun," Ben says. "Maybe there is something in the well. Maybe a frog or a fish or a treasure." + +"I don't think so," Anna says. "The well is scary. And we need to be honest. The ball is not ours. It is from the school. We have to give it back." + +Ben does not listen to Anna. He takes the ball and rolls it into the well. He hears a splash. He smiles. + +"See, that was fun," he says. + +But Anna does not smile. She is angry and sad. She does not want to play with Ben anymore. She walks away. + +"Anna, wait," Ben says. "I'm sorry. I was wrong. Please come back." + +But Anna does not come back. She goes home. Ben is alone. He feels bad. He wishes he had been honest. He wishes he had not rolled the ball into the well. He wishes he had listened to Anna. He misses his friend. He misses his ball. He cries. +Tom and Anna were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to pretend that their dolls were their babies and they had to take care of them. Tom had a blue doll and Anna had a pink doll. + +"Look, my baby is hungry. I will give her some milk," Anna said. She took a bottle from her toy bag and put it in her doll's mouth. + +"My baby is hungry too. But he doesn't like milk. He likes cake," Tom said. He took a piece of cake from his lunch box and tried to feed it to his doll. + +"No, Tom, you can't do that. Cake is bad for babies. It will make them sick. Give him milk instead," Anna said. She grabbed the cake from Tom's hand and threw it away. + +"Hey, that's not fair. That's my cake. You are a mean sister. Give it back," Tom said. He was angry and he slapped Anna on the face. + +"Ow, that hurts. You are a bad brother. You slapped me. I will tell Mommy," Anna said. She started to cry and ran to the house. + +Tom felt sorry for what he did. He saw that Anna had a red mark on her cheek. He also saw that his doll had cake crumbs on his face. He thought it looked disgusting. He wished he had given him milk instead. + +He followed Anna to the house and said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I was wrong. I shouldn't have slapped you. And I shouldn't have given my baby cake. He needs milk too. Can we be friends again?" + +Anna looked at Tom and saw that he was sad. She also saw that he had a stitch on his shirt. She thought it looked funny. She smiled and said, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. But you have to be nice to me and to your baby. And you have to fix your shirt. It has a hole in it." + +Tom nodded and hugged Anna. They went back to the garden and played with their dolls. They gave them milk and water and sang them songs. They were happy and they loved each other. +Ben and Mia like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make sounds like vroom and beep when they move them on the floor. Sometimes they pretend they are in a race or a chase. + +One day, they find a cable in the garage. It is long and black and has metal parts at the ends. They think it is a snake or a rope. They want to play with it, but it is dirty and dusty. They ask their dad if they can have it. + +"No, you can't play with that cable," their dad says. "It is not a toy. It is for the TV. It can be dangerous if you touch it or shake it. It can break or shock you. Leave it alone and play with your cars." + +But Ben and Mia are curious and naughty. They wait until their dad is busy and sneak back to the garage. They grab the cable and run outside. They laugh and swing it around. They try to wrap it around a tree or a fence. They shake it and pull it and twist it. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise from the house. It sounds like a boom and a crackle. They see sparks and smoke coming from the window. They smell something burning. They drop the cable and run to the house. They are scared and sorry. + +Their dad comes out and sees what they have done. He is angry and worried. He tells them they have broken the TV and started a fire. He says they are very lucky they are not hurt. He says they have to go to their room and think about what they have done. He says they have to say sorry and help him fix the TV. + +Ben and Mia feel bad and ashamed. They know they have been wrong and foolish. They hug their dad and say sorry. They promise to never play with the cable again. They go to their room and play with their cars. They hope their dad can fix the TV. They hope he is not too mad at them. They learn their lesson. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. But today, they see a big dog. The dog has sharp teeth and loud bark. Tim and Sam are fearful of the dog. + +"Let's go away, Tim!" Sam says. He holds Tim's hand and runs. But the dog runs after them. The dog is faster than them. + +"Help, help!" Tim and Sam shout. They look for their mom. But their mom is not here. She is at work. She works in a shop. She sells toys and books. + +The dog is very close to them. The dog opens his mouth. He wants to bite them. Tim and Sam are very scared. They cry and scream. + +But then, they hear a whistle. A man comes. He is the dog's owner. He calls the dog. He says, "Rex, stop! Come here, boy! You are a bad dog!" + +The dog stops. He closes his mouth. He goes to the man. The man puts a leash on the dog. He says, "I'm sorry, kids. Rex is not a mean dog. He just likes to play. But he doesn't know how to play nice. He needs to learn." + +Tim and Sam stop crying. They are still fearful, but they are also curious. They look at the dog. The dog looks at them. He wags his tail. He licks his lips. + +"Can we pet him?" Tim asks. + +"Sure, if you want to," the man says. "But be gentle. And don't touch his ears. He doesn't like that." + +Tim and Sam go to the dog. They pet him softly. The dog likes it. He makes a happy sound. He licks their hands. + +Tim and Sam smile. They are not fearful anymore. They say, "Thank you, mister. Thank you, Rex. You are a good dog." + +The end. +Tommy was a little squirrel who loved to jump from tree to tree. He liked to find acorns and hide them in his nest for winter. One day, he saw a big shiny acorn on the ground. He jumped down to get it, but he did not see the big dog that was sleeping nearby. + +The dog woke up and saw Tommy. He barked and ran after him. Tommy was frightened and dropped the acorn. He ran as fast as he could, but the dog was faster. Tommy jumped back to the tree, but the dog jumped too and caught his tail. + +Tommy cried and begged the dog to let him go. The dog said, "Why did you take my acorn? It was mine!" Tommy said, "I did not know it was yours. I am sorry. Please let me go. I will not take your acorn again." The dog said, "You should not take things that are not yours. That is not nice. I will let you go, but you have to promise to be more careful and respectful." Tommy said, "I promise. Thank you for being kind." The dog said, "You are welcome. Now go and find your own acorns." He let go of Tommy's tail and Tommy ran back to his nest. + +Tommy learned a lesson that day. He learned that he should not be greedy and take things that are not his. He learned that he should be aware of his surroundings and not disturb others. He learned that he should be grateful and polite to those who help him. He decided to be a better squirrel and to share his acorns with his friends. He was happy and safe in his tree. +Anna liked to play with her mirror. She would hold it in front of her face and make funny faces. She would pretend to talk to the girl in the mirror, who looked just like her. She would say, "Hello, mirror girl. Do you want to play with me?" And the mirror girl would say, "Yes, Anna. I want to play with you." + +One day, Anna decided to play catch with her mirror. She threw it up in the air and tried to catch it. But she threw it too high and it hit the ceiling. The mirror broke into many pieces and fell to the floor. Anna was scared and sad. She cried, "Oh no, mirror girl. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to break you." + +Her mother heard her cry and came to see what happened. She saw the broken mirror and the troubled Anna. She hugged her and said, "It's okay, Anna. It was an accident. You didn't mean to break the mirror. But you have to be careful with things that can break. They can hurt you or make a mess." + +She helped Anna clean up the pieces and put them in the trash. She said, "Don't worry, Anna. The mirror girl is not gone. She is still in your heart. You can always talk to her in your imagination. And maybe we can get you a new mirror someday." + +Anna smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy. I love you. And I love mirror girl too." She gave her mother a kiss and a hug. She felt better and went to play with her other toys. She still missed her mirror, but she knew she could always find a friend in herself. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. Sometimes they share, sometimes they quarrel. One day, they have a big quarrel. + +"Give me the pink doll!" Lily says. "She is mine!" + +"No, she is mine!" Ben says. "You have the blue doll!" + +They pull and tug at the pink doll. They make loud noises. They are not happy. + +Mama and Papa hear the quarrel. They come to the playroom. They see Lily and Ben fighting over the pink doll. + +"Stop, stop!" Mama says. "Why are you quarreling?" + +"Lily wants my pink doll!" Ben says. + +"Ben wants my pink doll!" Lily says. + +Mama and Papa look at each other. They smile. + +"Do you know what marriage is?" Papa asks. + +Lily and Ben shake their heads. They do not know. + +"Marriage is when two people love each other very much and decide to live together and share everything," Papa explains. + +"Like you and Mama?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, like us," Mama says. "We love each other very much, and we share everything. Sometimes we quarrel, but we always say sorry and hug and kiss. That is how we stay healthy and happy." + +Lily and Ben think about what Papa and Mama say. They look at the pink doll. They look at each other. + +"Maybe we can share the pink doll," Lily says. + +"Maybe we can take turns," Ben says. + +They smile and hug. They say sorry and kiss. They give the pink doll to Mama and Papa. + +"Can we play marriage?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, you can," Mama says. "But remember, marriage is not only about dolls and cars. It is also about love and kindness and respect." + +Lily and Ben nod. They hold hands and go to the playroom. They play marriage. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big rock in the grass. It was round and smooth and shiny. Ben and Lily wanted to keep the rock, but they did not know how to carry it home. + +"Let's roll it," Ben said. He pushed the rock with his hands, but it was too heavy. He tried to kick it, but it hurt his foot. + +"Let's drag it," Lily said. She found a long stick and put it under the rock. She pulled the stick, but the rock did not move. She tried to lift it, but it was too hard. + +Ben and Lily sat down next to the rock. They gazed at it and wondered what to do. They wished they were stronger or had a wagon or a rope. + +Then they heard a voice behind them. It was their friend Max, who lived next door. He was clever and liked to invent things. He had a big smile and a backpack. + +"Hi, Ben and Lily," Max said. "What are you doing with that rock?" + +"We want to take it home, but we can't," Ben said. + +"It's too heavy and too hard," Lily said. + +Max looked at the rock and thought for a moment. He opened his backpack and took out a bottle of water, a balloon, and a straw. + +"I have an idea," Max said. "We can make the rock float." + +Ben and Lily did not understand. How could a rock float? + +Max showed them his idea. He poured some water on the rock. He blew up the balloon and tied it to the straw. He stuck the straw into the water on the rock. He let go of the balloon. + +The balloon flew up in the air, pulling the straw and the rock with it. The rock floated like a balloon. + +Ben and Lily clapped their hands and cheered. They thanked Max for his clever idea. They each held one end of the straw and walked home with their floating rock. They were happy and proud of their new toy. +Tim and Tom are twins. They like to play with toys. But they also like to break toys. They break cars, dolls, blocks, and books. Mom and Dad are not happy. They say, "Stop breaking toys! Toys are not cheap. Toys are for fun, not for trash." + +One day, Tim and Tom find a big box in the garage. The box says "Lab". They open the box. They see many things inside. They see wires, lights, buttons, and tools. They think, "Wow! This is a cool toy. We can play with this." + +They take the box to their room. They start to pull and push and twist and turn everything. They make noises and sparks and smoke. They laugh and shout and have fun. But they do not know what they are doing. They are breaking the lab. + +The lab is not a toy. The lab is Dad's work. Dad is a scientist. He makes things that help people. He repairs things that are broken. He needs the lab to do his job. He is very proud of his lab. + +Dad comes home from work. He hears noises and smells smoke. He runs to the twins' room. He sees the mess. He sees the broken lab. He is very angry. He says, "What have you done? You have ruined my lab! This is not a toy. This is my work. How can I repair this? How can I help people?" + +Tim and Tom are scared. They see Dad's face. They see the lab. They feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Dad. We did not know. We thought it was a toy. We wanted to have fun. We did not mean to break it." + +Dad sighs. He says, "I know you did not know. But you should not play with things that are not yours. You should ask before you touch. You should be careful and respectful. You should learn to repair, not to break. Repairing is better than breaking. Repairing makes things normal again. Repairing makes people happy. Breaking makes things worse. Breaking makes people sad." + +Tim and Tom nod. They say, "We understand, Dad. We are sorry. We want to make you happy. We want to help you repair. Can you teach us how to repair?" + +Dad smiles. He says, "Yes, I can teach you how to repair. But first, you have to clean up this mess. And then, you have to apologize to Mom. And then, you have to play with your own toys. And then, maybe, I can show you some of my work. But only if you promise to be careful and respectful. And only if you want to learn, not to break." + +Tim and Tom agree. They say, "We promise, Dad. We want to learn. We want to be like you. We want to be good." + +Dad hugs them. He says, "I love you, Tim and Tom. You are my twins. You are my sons. You are not perfect. But you can be better. You can be normal. You can be good." +Lily was a princess who lived in a big castle. She liked to play with her dolls and her dog, but she was lonely. She wanted to have a friend who could play with her and make her laugh. + +One day, she saw a boy riding a horse outside the castle. He had a crown and a cape. He looked like a prince. Lily was excited. She ran to the window and waved at him. "Hello, prince! Do you want to play with me?" she shouted. + +The boy heard her and stopped his horse. He smiled and said, "Hello, princess! I am Jack, and I am looking for a friend. Can I come in and play with you?" + +Lily nodded and ran to the door. She opened it and let Jack in. They hugged and went to her room. They played with her dolls and her dog. They had a lot of fun. They told each other stories and jokes. They laughed and smiled. + +Lily was happy. She had found a friend who could play with her and make her laugh. She said, "Jack, you are a nice prince. I like you. Will you come back and play with me again?" + +Jack nodded and said, "Lily, you are a sweet princess. I like you too. I will come back and play with you again. You are my friend." + +They hugged and said goodbye. Jack rode his horse back to his castle. Lily watched him go and waved at him. She was not lonely anymore. She had a friend who was a prince. She was excited. +One day, a lazy monkey was lying on a branch, eating bananas. He did not want to play with the other monkeys, or help them find more food. He only wanted to eat and sleep. + +"Hey, lazy monkey, come and join us!" a friendly monkey called to him. "We are going to swing on the vines and have fun!" + +"No, thank you," the lazy monkey said. "I am happy here. You go and play." + +The friendly monkey shrugged and left with the others. The lazy monkey smiled and ate another banana. + +But soon, he ran out of bananas. He looked around and saw that there were no more on his branch. He felt hungry and sad. He wanted more bananas, but he did not want to move. + +He saw a bunch of bananas on a nearby branch. He reached out his hand, but they were too far. He stretched his body, but he could not reach them. He tried to jump, but he fell to the ground. + +"Ouch!" he cried. "That hurt!" + +He looked up and saw a big snake slithering towards him. He felt scared and sorry. He wished he had played with the other monkeys, or helped them find more food. He wished he had not been so lazy. + +"Help! Help!" he shouted. "A snake is coming!" + +But no one heard him. The other monkeys were too far away, having fun. The lazy monkey suffered alone, with no bananas and no friends. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big tree with many flowers. They smelled something sweet. + +"Look, Ben! There is honey in the tree!" Anna said. + +"Let's get some honey for our snack!" Ben said. + +They found a stick and tried to poke the honey. But they did not see the bees. The bees were angry and came out of the tree. They buzzed and stung Anna and Ben. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The bees are sharp!" Anna cried. + +"Run, run, run! The bees are sharp!" Ben cried. + +They ran back to the house and told their mom what happened. Their mom put some ice on their stings and gave them some juice. + +"Why did you poke the honey, Anna and Ben?" their mom asked. + +"We wanted some honey for our snack, mom," Anna said. + +"But honey is not available for you, Anna and Ben," their mom said. "Honey belongs to the bees. They work hard to make it. You should not take what is not yours. You should ask before you take. And you should be careful of the bees. They can be sharp if you bother them." + +Anna and Ben felt sorry for what they did. They said sorry to their mom and to the bees. + +"We learned our lesson, mom," Anna said. + +"We will not poke the honey again, mom," Ben said. + +Their mom hugged them and said, "I'm glad you learned your lesson, Anna and Ben. Honey is sweet, but kindness is sweeter." +Mia and Leo were playing with clay. They liked to make different shapes and colors with it. Mia made a snake with green and yellow clay. She twisted it to make a pattern on its back. She showed it to Leo and said, "Look at my snake! It is so pretty!" + +Leo liked Mia's snake, but he wanted to make his own. He took some red and blue clay and rolled it into a ball. Then he flattened it with his hand. He cut out a star with a cookie cutter. He showed it to Mia and said, "Look at my star! It is so bright!" + +Mia looked at Leo's star, but she did not like it. She thought it was too simple and boring. She said, "Your star is not good. It has no pattern. It is just a star. My snake is better. It has a pattern and it is adorable!" + +Leo felt sad and angry. He did not like Mia's words. He said, "No, your snake is not better. It is ugly and scary. It has too many colors. It is not adorable. My star is better. It is simple and beautiful!" + +Mia and Leo started to argue. They raised their voices and said mean things to each other. They did not want to share their clay or play together anymore. + +Mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw their clay creations and their angry faces. She said, "Mia and Leo, why are you fighting? You both made wonderful things with clay. They are different, but they are both special. You should be proud of your work and respect each other's. You should also say sorry and be nice to each other. Can you do that?" + +Mia and Leo looked at each other and felt sorry. They realized they were being rude and hurtful. They said, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Mia. Sorry, Leo." They hugged and smiled. They decided to play with clay again, but this time they would help each other and compliment each other. They learned to appreciate their differences and their similarities. They had fun and made more shapes and colors with clay. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play games. Today they play a game with cards. The cards have pictures of animals. Lily and Ben take turns to pick a card and say the name of the animal. If they say it right, they keep the card. If they say it wrong, they put the card back. The one who has the most cards at the end wins. + +Lily picks a card. She sees a big, gray animal with a long nose and big ears. She says, "Elephant!" She is right. She keeps the card. Ben picks a card. He sees a small, brown animal with a fluffy tail and big eyes. He says, "Squirrel!" He is right. He keeps the card. They keep playing until there are no more cards. + +They count their cards. Lily has ten cards. Ben has nine cards. Lily wins. She is happy. Ben is sad. He wanted to win. Lily sees that Ben is sad. She remembers that her mom gave her a reward for being good. It is a chocolate bar. She likes chocolate, but she likes Ben more. She has an idea. + +She says to Ben, "Ben, you played very well. You are a great friend. Do you want to share my reward?" She shows him the chocolate bar. Ben's eyes light up. He says, "Yes, please! Thank you, Lily! You are a great friend too!" They break the chocolate bar in half and eat it together. They are both happy. They share the reward. They share the joy. +Lily and Max were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were animals and make funny noises. Lily was a cat and Max was a dog. They chased each other around the sofa and the table. + +"Meow, meow, I'm a cat and I'm fast!" Lily said. + +"Woof, woof, I'm a dog and I'm strong!" Max said. + +They ran and jumped and had fun. But they did not see that they were making a mess. They knocked over a lamp, a vase and some books. They did not hear their mom calling them to stop. + +Dad was sitting in his armchair, reading a book. He was grumpy because he had a lot of work to do and he wanted some quiet. He did not like the noise and the mess that Lily and Max were making. He put down his book and looked at them with a frown. + +"Lily, Max, what are you doing?" he asked in a loud voice. "You are making too much noise and you are making a mess. You need to stop playing and clean up right now!" + +Lily and Max stopped and looked at Dad. They saw his grumpy face and his angry voice. They felt scared and sorry. They did not mean to make Dad mad. They wanted to make him happy. + +They ran to Dad and hugged him. They said they were sorry and they loved him. They said they would clean up and be quiet. They asked him to play with them and be an animal too. + +Dad looked at Lily and Max. He saw their sweet faces and their sorry voices. He felt his grumpy mood go away. He loved them too. He smiled and hugged them back. He said he was sorry and he was not mad. He said he would play with them and be an animal too. + +They all went to the sofa and pretended to be animals. They made funny noises and laughed. They had fun and cleaned up later. Dad was not grumpy anymore. He was happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to make a cake for mom. They found some flour, some eggs, some milk and some sugar. They put them in a big bowl. + +"Let's mix them!" said Lily. She took a big spoon and stirred the bowl. Ben watched her and smiled. + +"Can I mix too?" he asked. + +"Sure!" said Lily. She gave him the spoon and he stirred the bowl. The flour and the eggs and the milk and the sugar became a thick batter. + +They poured the batter into a cake pan. They looked for something to decorate the cake. They saw some raisins, some nuts, some chocolate chips and some sprinkles. They put them on top of the batter. + +"Wow, this looks yummy!" said Ben. + +"Very yummy!" said Lily. + +They put the cake pan in the oven. They set the timer for 20 minutes. They waited for the cake to bake. + +Ding! The timer rang. The cake was ready. They put on oven mitts and took out the cake pan. They smelled the cake. It smelled delicious. + +They put the cake on a plate. They looked for a candle. They found one in a drawer. It was a big candle. It had a point at the end. It was blue and red and green and yellow. It was unusual. + +"Let's use this candle!" said Lily. + +"OK!" said Ben. + +They stuck the candle in the middle of the cake. They lit the candle. It sparkled and crackled and made funny noises. + +"Wow, this is a magic candle!" said Ben. + +"Very magic!" said Lily. + +They sang "Happy Birthday" to mom. They blew out the candle. They cut the cake. They ate the cake. It was very good. + +They hugged each other. They were happy. They made a cake for mom. They used a magic candle. They had fun. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with toys and books and crayons. One day, they decided to organize their lunch. They took out bread, cheese, ham, jam, and cookies from the fridge and the cupboard. + +"What do you want to eat?" Lily asked Ben. + +"I want cheese and ham," Ben said. + +"I want jam and cookies," Lily said. + +They put their food on two plates and went to the table. They were very hungry and happy. + +But then, they saw a big problem. There was only one knife to cut the bread and spread the jam. Lily and Ben both wanted the knife. + +"Give me the knife!" Lily said. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. + +They pulled and tugged and fought over the knife. They were not nice to each other. They were very angry and loud. + +Suddenly, the knife slipped from their hands and flew in the air. It landed on the floor with a loud clang. It broke the plate with the cheese and ham. It also cut the tablecloth and made a big hole. + +Lily and Ben stopped fighting and looked at the mess. They were very sad and sorry. They had no lunch and no knife. They had a broken plate and a ruined tablecloth. They had no best friend. + +They cried and cried and cried. They wished they had been more creative and shared the knife. They wished they had been more kind and organized their lunch better. They wished they had not been so greedy and silly. But it was too late. They had a bad ending. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they fight over the toys and make a lot of noise. Mommy does not like that. She tells them to behave and share nicely. + +One day, Mommy gives them a new toy. It is a big, soft, fuzzy bear. Anna and Ben are very happy. They hug the bear and feel its texture. It is so cozy and warm. They want to play with the bear together. + +But then Ben has an idea. He says, "Let's pretend the bear is a monster. It can chase us and roar. That will be fun!" Anna does not like that idea. She says, "No, Ben. The bear is not a monster. It is a friend. It can cuddle with us and sing. That will be fun!" + +Ben does not listen to Anna. He grabs the bear and makes it roar. He runs after Anna and tries to scare her. Anna is afraid. She runs away and cries. She does not want to play with Ben anymore. + +Mommy hears the noise and comes to their room. She sees Ben with the bear and Anna in the corner. She asks, "What is going on here? Why are you making so much noise? Why is Anna crying?" + +Ben says, "We are playing with the bear. I am pretending it is a monster. It is fun!" Anna says, "No, Mommy. Ben is being mean. He is scaring me with the bear. I don't like it!" + +Mommy says, "Ben, that is not a nice way to play. You are hurting Anna's feelings. The bear is not a monster. It is a toy. You should be gentle and kind with it. And you should respect Anna's wishes. She does not want to play that game. You should apologize to her and find another game that you both like." + +Ben feels sorry. He says, "I'm sorry, Anna. I didn't mean to scare you. I just wanted to have fun. Can we still be friends?" Anna says, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. You are my brother. I love you. But please don't do that again. Can we play something else?" + +Mommy says, "That's very good, Ben. You are being brave and honest. And that's very good, Anna. You are being forgiving and sweet. I'm proud of you both. Now, why don't you play with the bear together? You can take turns and make up stories. That will be fun!" + +Anna and Ben smile. They hug Mommy and thank her. Then they hug the bear and say sorry to it. They decide to play with the bear together. They make up stories about the bear's adventures. They have fun and laugh. They behave and share nicely. Mommy is happy. The bear is happy. Anna and Ben are happy. The end. +Tom and Lily liked to play by the pond. They saw many fish in the water. Some fish were big and some fish were small. Some fish were red and some fish were blue. Tom and Lily wanted to catch a fish and take it home. + +They found a wide net and a big bucket. They threw the net into the pond and waited. Soon, they felt something tug on the net. They pulled hard and lifted the net. They saw a huge fish in the net. It was bigger than Tom and Lily. It had sharp teeth and scales. It looked angry and scared. + +Tom and Lily were very happy. They had caught the biggest fish in the pond. They dragged the net and the fish to the bucket. They tried to put the fish in the bucket, but it was too big. The fish did not fit in the bucket. The fish did not want to be in the bucket. The fish did not accept being caught by Tom and Lily. + +The fish started to thrash and flap in the net. It made a loud noise and splashed water everywhere. Tom and Lily got wet and scared. They let go of the net and ran away. The fish broke free from the net and jumped back into the pond. It swam away fast and hid under a rock. + +Tom and Lily learned a lesson. They learned that they should not catch fish that are too big for them. They learned that they should not take fish away from their home. They learned that they should respect the fish and the pond. They learned that the fish did not like them and they did not like the fish. +Anna was a big girl now. She had a new bed in her room. She did not need her crib anymore. Mama said they would give the crib to another baby who needed it. Anna liked to help Mama, so she helped her put the crib in the car. + +They drove to the store where they bought the crib. Mama said they would leave the crib there for someone else to buy. Anna was sad. She liked her crib. It was cozy and safe. She did not want to give it away. + +"Mama, can we keep the crib?" Anna asked. + +"No, sweetie, we can't. The crib is too small for you. You have a big bed now. And there are other babies who need a crib more than you. They don't have a bed at all. They sleep on the floor or on a couch. They are helpless. They need our help." Mama explained. + +Anna thought about the other babies. She imagined how they felt. She felt sorry for them. She wanted to help them too. She nodded. + +"Okay, Mama. We can give the crib to them. I hope they like it. I hope they sleep well." Anna said. + +Mama smiled and hugged Anna. "You are a very kind and generous girl, Anna. I'm proud of you. I love you very much." Mama said. + +They left the crib at the store and drove back home. Anna felt happy. She had done a good thing. She had helped the other babies. She was a big girl now. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box of screws in the garage. They wanted to make something with them, so they took some screws and a hammer and went to the backyard. + +They saw a big tree with a hole in it. They thought it would be fun to put screws in the hole and make a door. They took turns hammering the screws into the wood. They were having fun, but they did not know that the tree was home to a family of squirrels. + +The squirrels were scared and angry. They did not like the noise and the screws in their hole. They came out of the hole and started to chatter and throw nuts at Lily and Ben. Lily and Ben were surprised and scared too. They dropped the hammer and ran away. + +They ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. They told her what happened and showed her their scratches and bruises. Mom was not happy. She told them that they should not play with screws and hammer, and that they should not hurt the squirrels. She said that the squirrels were living things, and that they should be kind to them. + +She took them to the bathroom and cleaned their wounds. She gave them a hug and a kiss and told them to pray. She said that praying was talking to God, and that they could say sorry to God and the squirrels, and ask for forgiveness and help. Lily and Ben nodded and closed their eyes. They prayed in their own simple words. They felt better and hoped that the squirrels would be okay too. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they saw a big pit in the ground. It looked dark and scary. + +"Let's go see what's in there," Ben said. He was brave and curious. + +"No, Ben, it's too dangerous," Lily said. She was careful and smart. "We might fall or get hurt." + +But Ben did not listen. He ran to the pit and looked inside. He saw something shiny and reached for it. He slipped and fell into the pit. He screamed and cried. + +Lily heard him and ran to the pit. She saw Ben at the bottom. He was dirty and scared. She called for help. A man came and threw a rope to Ben. He helped him climb out of the pit. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Lily asked. She hugged him and gave him a kiss. She was glad he was fine. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. He was ashamed and sorry. "I should have listened to you. You were right. The pit was dangerous." + +He gave her back the kiss and said, "Thank you for being my friend. You are fine too." + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful and listen to each other. They learned that friendship is more important than shiny things. They learned that a kiss can make everything fine. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bridge over the river. They want to cross the bridge and see what is on the other side. + +"Let's go, Tom!" Lily says. "Maybe we can find something fun over there." + +"OK, Lily. But we have to be careful. The bridge is very high and the water is very fast." Tom says. + +They hold hands and walk on the bridge. They see birds and boats and trees. They are happy. But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a man. He is angry. He is crazy. + +"Hey, you kids! Get off my bridge! This is my bridge! I lock it every night. You are not allowed here!" The man shouts. He runs towards them. He has a big key in his hand. + +Tom and Lily are scared. They turn around and run back. But the man is faster. He reaches the end of the bridge before them. He puts the key in a hole and turns it. He locks the bridge. Tom and Lily are trapped. + +"Help! Help!" They cry. "Let us go! We are sorry! We did not know!" + +But the man does not listen. He laughs and says. "Too late! You are my prisoners now. You will stay on my bridge forever!" + +Tom and Lily hug each other. They hope someone will hear them and help them. They hope the man will change his mind and unlock the bridge. They hope they can go home soon. They are very sad. +Lily and Sam were playing in the park with their toys. They had a lot of fun, but they also got very hungry. Their mom called them and said, "It's time for lunch, kids. Come and eat." + +Lily and Sam ran to the picnic table, where their mom had prepared some sandwiches, fruits and juice. They sat down and started to eat. Lily liked her sandwich, but Sam did not. He made a face and said, "I don't want this. I want cookies." + +Mom said, "You have to eat your sandwich first, Sam. It's good for you and it will make you strong and happy. Cookies are only for dessert, and only if you finish your sandwich." + +Sam pouted and pushed his plate away. He said, "No, I don't like it. It's yucky." + +Lily saw that Sam was unhappy. She wanted to help him. She said, "Sam, look at my sandwich. It has cheese and ham and lettuce. It's yummy. Do you want to try a bite?" + +Sam looked at Lily's sandwich. It looked the same as his, but he saw that Lily was smiling and enjoying it. He felt curious. He said, "OK, I'll try a bite." + +Lily gave Sam a small piece of her sandwich. Sam put it in his mouth and chewed. He was surprised. It was not yucky. It was actually tasty. He said, "Hey, this is good. Can I have more?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Sure, you can have more. Here, you can have half of my sandwich, and I'll have half of yours. Then we can share the fruits and the juice. And maybe we can have some cookies later." + +Sam smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. You encouraged me to try something new. I like lunch now." + +Mom heard them and said, "I'm proud of you, Lily and Sam. You are being kind and polite. And you are eating well. You can have some cookies after you finish your lunch. But only one each, OK?" + +Lily and Sam said, "OK, mom. We love you. And we love lunch." +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big red ball. They are happy. They want to play with the ball. + +"Let's kick the ball!" Sam says. + +"OK!" Mia says. + +They kick the ball to each other. They have fun. But the sun is very hot. They are thirsty. They need water. + +"Let's go to the fountain!" Mia says. + +"OK!" Sam says. + +They leave the ball on the grass. They run to the fountain. They drink water. They feel better. + +"Let's go back to the ball!" Sam says. + +"OK!" Mia says. + +They run back to the ball. But the ball is not there. Someone took the ball. They are sad. They cry. + +"Where is our ball?" Mia says. + +"I don't know!" Sam says. + +They look for the ball. They can't find the ball. They are very sad. They have no ball. They have no fun. The end. +Tim and his mom went to the airport to see his dad. His dad was a pilot who flew jets. Tim loved jets and wanted to be a pilot too. He was very happy to see his dad. + +"Hi, dad!" Tim said and ran to hug him. "I missed you so much!" + +"Hi, buddy!" his dad said and hugged him back. "I missed you too! How are you?" + +"I'm good, dad. I learned how to count to ten and draw a jet. Look!" Tim showed him his drawing. + +"That's amazing, Tim! You're so smart and talented. I'm very proud of you." his dad said and smiled. + +"Can I go with you on the jet, dad? Please?" Tim asked. + +"Sorry, Tim. You can't. It's too dangerous. But I'll be back soon, I promise. I love you, Tim." his dad said and kissed him. + +"I love you too, dad. Bye, dad." Tim said and waved. + +His dad got on the jet and waved back. Then the jet started to move and went up in the sky. Tim and his mom watched the jet until it was very small. + +Suddenly, there was a loud boom and a big fire in the sky. The jet had exploded. Tim and his mom screamed and cried. His dad was dead. He would never come back. Tim would never hug him again. He was very sad and angry. He hated jets. He wished he had gone with his dad. He wished he had never seen the jet. He wished he had never said bye. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toy cars on the floor. Tom has a red car and Lily has a blue car. They make vroom-vroom noises as they move their cars around. + +"Let's have a race!" Tom says. "My car is fast and can win!" + +"OK!" Lily says. "But we have to ask Mom first. She does not allow us to race in the house." + +They run to the kitchen where Mom is making a cake. "Mom, can we have a race with our cars?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, but only in the living room. And be careful not to bump into anything." Mom says. + +Tom and Lily go back to the living room and set up a track with some books and pillows. They put their cars at the start line and count to three. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tom shouts and pushes his car forward. + +Lily pushes her car too, but it is not as fast as Tom's. Tom's car zooms ahead and reaches the finish line first. + +"I win! I win!" Tom cheers and picks up his car. + +Lily is sad and crosses her arms. "That's not fair! Your car is faster than mine!" + +Tom sticks out his tongue and says, "That's because my car is better than yours. You have a slow car!" + +Lily feels angry and grabs Tom's car. She throws it across the room and it hits the lamp. The lamp falls over and breaks. The noise makes Mom come to the living room. + +"What happened?" Mom asks and sees the broken lamp and the cars. + +"Tom was mean to me! He said his car was better than mine and he won the race!" Lily says. + +"Is that true, Tom?" Mom asks. + +Tom looks down and says, "Yes, Mom. I'm sorry." + +Mom sighs and says, "You both need to learn to share and be nice to each other. Playing with cars is fun, but not when you hurt each other's feelings or break things. Now you have to clean up this mess and say sorry to each other." + +Tom and Lily nod and say sorry to each other. They pick up their cars and the pieces of the lamp. They put them on the tip of the couch and hug each other. + +"Can we still play with our cars, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, but only if you play nicely and follow the rules." Mom says. + +"OK, Mom. We will." Lily says. + +They take their cars and start to play again. This time, they take turns to be the fast car and the slow car. They have fun and laugh together. Mom smiles and goes back to the cake. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and hide. Lily saw a big shed with a lock on the door. She wanted to see what was inside. + +"Max, come with me," she said. "Let's open the shed." + +Max shook his head. "No, Lily. That is dangerous. Mom and Dad said we can't go there. There are sharp things and loud things and hot things. We might get hurt." + +Lily did not listen. She found a key under a rock. She put it in the lock and turned it. The door opened. She ran inside. + +"Wait, Lily!" Max shouted. He followed her. + +Inside the shed, there were many things. There were tools and cans and wires and boxes. Lily saw a shiny bike. She wanted to ride it. + +"Look, Max, a bike!" she said. "Let's try it." + +Max was scared. He saw a sign that said "Danger". He saw a cord that was plugged in. He saw sparks coming out. + +"Lily, no!" he said. "That is dangerous. That is Dad's bike. It has power. It can go very fast. It can make fire. We have to get out." + +Lily did not listen. She climbed on the bike. She pushed a button. The bike made a loud noise. It moved forward. Lily screamed. + +Max ran to her. He grabbed her hand. He pulled her off the bike. He dragged her out of the shed. He slammed the door. He locked it. + +They heard a big boom. They saw smoke coming out of the shed. They smelled something bad. + +They were scared. They hugged each other. They cried. + +Mom and Dad came running. They saw the shed. They saw Lily and Max. They were angry. They were worried. + +"What did you do?" Mom asked. "Why did you go in the shed? That was dangerous. You could have been hurt. You could have burned the house. You were very bad." + +Lily and Max were sorry. They said they were sorry. They said they were curious. They said they wanted to play. + +Mom and Dad were still angry. But they were also glad. They were glad Lily and Max were safe. They were glad they were not hurt. They loved them. + +They hugged them. They kissed them. They said they forgave them. They said they still loved them. But they also said they had to learn. They had to listen. They had to obey. They had to be careful. + +Lily and Max nodded. They said they understood. They said they would do better. They said they loved Mom and Dad. + +They went inside. They had a bath. They had a snack. They had a nap. They dreamed of happy things. +Lily was a small girl who liked to read books. She had many books in her room, but her favorite one was a big book with many words. It was a dictionary. She liked to learn new words and what they meant. + +One day, she saw a shiny key on her daddy's desk. She was curious and took the key. She looked around and saw a drawer that had a lock. She wondered what was inside. She put the key in the lock and turned it. She heard a click. She had unlocked the drawer. + +She opened the drawer and saw many papers and pens. She also saw a small book that looked like her dictionary, but smaller. She took the book and opened it. She saw many words, but they were not in her language. They were in a different language. She did not understand them. + +She heard her daddy coming. She quickly put the book back in the drawer and locked it. She ran to her room with the key and the dictionary. She hid them under her bed. + +"Hi, Lily," her daddy said. "What are you doing?" + +"Nothing, daddy," Lily said. "Just reading." + +"Can I see what you are reading?" her daddy asked. + +Lily hesitated. She did not want to show him the key and the dictionary. She was afraid he would be angry. + +"Please, Lily," her daddy said. "I won't be mad. I just want to see." + +Lily decided to tell the truth. She took out the key and the dictionary and showed them to her daddy. + +"Daddy, I'm sorry," she said. "I was curious. I unlocked your drawer and took this book. It looks like a dictionary, but I don't understand the words. What are they?" + +Her daddy smiled. He was not angry. He was proud. + +"Lily, you are very smart and brave," he said. "This book is a dictionary, but it is in a different language. It is in French. I use it to learn new words, too. Do you want to learn some French words with me?" + +Lily nodded. She was happy. She liked to learn new words with her daddy. + +"Okay, let's start with this word," her daddy said. "Bonjour. It means hello. Can you say bonjour?" + +Lily repeated the word. "Bonjour." + +"Very good, Lily," her daddy said. "You are a fast learner. Now, let's see what other words we can find." +Sara likes to play with her mom's perfume. She thinks it smells nice and makes her feel pretty. She likes to spray it on her hair, her dress, and her teddy bear. She does not know that perfume is not for playing, and that it can make people sneeze or get a headache. + +One day, Sara finds a new bottle of perfume in her mom's drawer. It is pink and shiny, and has a picture of a flower on it. Sara thinks it must be very special, and she wants to try it. She opens the bottle and sprays it all over herself and her room. She giggles and says, "I smell like a flower!" + +But the perfume is not a flower perfume. It is a crazy perfume. It makes Sara feel funny and dizzy. She starts to speak in a loud and silly voice. She says, "I am a princess! I can fly! I can do anything!" She jumps on her bed, throws her toys, and makes a mess. + +Her mom hears the noise and comes to see what is going on. She sees Sara and her room covered in perfume. She smells the strong and strange scent. She says, "Sara, what have you done? This is not a toy! This is a crazy perfume! It makes you act crazy!" + +Sara stops jumping and looks at her mom. She feels sorry and scared. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to smell like a flower. I did not know it was a crazy perfume. Please don't be mad at me." + +Her mom hugs her and says, "It's okay, Sara. I'm not mad at you. I love you. But you have to be careful with perfume. It is not for playing. It is for grown-ups. And some perfumes are not good for you. They can make you sick or hurt your nose. Next time, ask me before you use anything from my drawer. Okay?" + +Sara nods and says, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry. I love you too. Can you help me clean up?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Of course, Sara. Let's clean up together. And then we can have a snack and read a story. How does that sound?" + +Sara smiles and says, "That sounds good, mom. Thank you. You are the best mom ever." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play games. Today, they want to play chess. Chess is a game with black and white pieces. Anna has the white pieces. Ben has the black pieces. + +They sit on the floor and put the chess board between them. Anna moves a piece. Ben moves a piece. They take turns. They try to catch the other's king. The king is the most important piece. + +"Check!" Anna says. She moves her queen close to Ben's king. Ben looks at the board. He has no good move. He is in trouble. + +"Checkmate!" Anna says. She smiles. She has won the game. Ben is sad. He has lost the game. + +"It's okay, Ben," Anna says. "You played well. Do you want to play again?" + +Ben shakes his head. He is hot and tired. He does not want to play chess anymore. He decides to do something else. + +"Can we play with the blocks?" he asks. "I like to build towers and bridges." + +Anna nods. She likes to play with the blocks too. She decides to put away the chess board and pieces. She and Ben go to the toy box and take out the blocks. They start to build together. They are happy. They are still friends. +Lily and Ben like to play on the beach. They make sand castles and look for shells. One day, they see a crab on the sand. The crab has big claws and a hard shell. It walks sideways and digs holes. + +"Look, a crab!" Lily says. "Can we play with it?" + +Ben is not sure. He thinks the crab might pinch them. He says, "Maybe we should leave it alone. It is working hard." + +Lily wants to see the crab up close. She says, "It is lovely. It has blue and red spots. Maybe it is friendly." + +She moves closer to the crab. The crab sees her and waves its claws. It makes a clicking sound. Lily thinks it is saying hello. She says, "Hello, crab. Do you want to play with us?" + +The crab does not want to play. It wants to work. It wants to find food and make a home. It does not like Lily and Ben. It thinks they are too noisy and too big. It says, "Go away, go away. This is my beach. You are bothering me." + +The crab snaps its claws at Lily. Lily is scared. She jumps back and runs to Ben. Ben hugs her and says, "Are you okay? The crab is not nice. It is mean." + +Lily nods. She says, "Yes, I am okay. The crab is not lovely. It is grumpy. Let's go and play somewhere else." + +They leave the crab alone and go to the water. They splash and laugh. They forget about the crab. The crab is happy. It works in peace. It does not like to play. It likes to work. +Tom and Ben were brothers who liked to play with swords. They had many swords of different colors and shapes. They pretended to be knights and fight dragons and monsters. One day, they found a new sword in the backyard. It was big and shiny and had a strange mark on it. + +"Wow, look at this sword!" Tom said. "It is so cool! I want to play with it!" + +"No, it is mine!" Ben said. "I saw it first! Give it to me!" + +They both grabbed the sword and pulled hard. They did not see the mark glow and make a noise. They did not know that the sword was unknown and magic and dangerous. + +Suddenly, the sword flew out of their hands and landed on the ground. It started to move and twist and grow. It turned into a giant snake with sharp teeth and a long tongue. It hissed and looked at Tom and Ben with hungry eyes. + +"Help! Help!" Tom and Ben screamed. "It is a monster! It wants to eat us!" + +They tried to run away, but the snake was faster. It coiled around them and squeezed them tight. They felt pain and fear and could not breathe. They wished they had never found the sword. They wished they had listened to their mom and stayed inside. + +But it was too late. The snake opened its mouth and ate them both. It was full and happy. It slithered away with the sword in its belly. It left behind only their shoes and hats. No one ever saw Tom and Ben again. The end. +Lila and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were spies and catch bad guys. They had a secret base under the big tree, where they kept their spy tools and maps. + +One day, they saw a man in a black coat and a hat walking near the fence. He looked very high and mean. He had a bag in his hand and a bottle in his pocket. + +"Look, Tom, a bad guy!" Lila whispered. "He must be here to do something bad. Let's follow him and see what he does." + +They crawled behind the bushes and watched the man. He went to the pond where the ducks and the fish lived. He opened his bag and took out some bread. He threw some bread to the ducks and they came to eat. + +But then, he did something very bad. He opened his bottle and poured some poison on the bread. He threw the poison bread to the ducks too. He wanted to hurt the ducks and the fish. + +"Stop, bad guy, stop!" Tom shouted. He ran out of the bushes and threw a stick at the man. The man was surprised and dropped his bottle. The poison spilled on the ground. + +Lila ran out too and picked up a rock. She threw it at the man's hat and knocked it off. The man was angry and scared. He ran away, leaving his bag and his bottle. + +"Good job, Tom, good job, Lila!" a voice said. It was their dad, who had seen everything from the window. He came out and hugged them. "You saved the ducks and the fish. You are very brave and smart spies." + +He took the bag and the bottle and called the police. He told them what the man had done and gave them his description. He said he would prepare a big cake for Lila and Tom as a reward. + +Lila and Tom were very happy. They had caught a bad guy and saved their friends. They went back to their base and celebrated. They were the best spies ever. +Tim and Sam like to play with blocks. They build big structures with many colors. They pretend they are castles or spaceships or towers. They are happy and proud of their work. + +One day, they hear a loud noise outside. They run to the window and see rain. Big drops of water fall from the sky and make everything wet. They want to go out and splash in the puddles, but their mom says no. She says they have to stay inside until the rain stops. + +Tim and Sam are bored. They look at their structures and think of a game. They decide to examine them and see who can find the most shapes. They take turns pointing at squares, circles, triangles and rectangles. They count them and compare them. + +But then, Sam makes a mistake. He points at a block that is not a shape. It is a picture of a flower. Tim laughs and says, "That is not a shape, silly. That is a flower. You lose!" + +Sam feels angry and sad. He does not like to lose. He does not like Tim to laugh at him. He wants to make Tim stop. He pushes Tim's structure and makes it fall. The blocks scatter on the floor and break some of the pictures. + +Tim cries and shouts, "Why did you do that? That was my structure! You are mean and bad! I don't want to play with you anymore!" + +Sam cries and shouts back, "You started it! You were mean and bad first! I don't want to play with you either!" + +They both run to their rooms and slam the doors. They do not talk to each other for the rest of the day. They are lonely and sorry, but they do not know how to say it. They wish they had not ruined their structures and their game. They wish they had not hurt each other. They wish the rain would stop. +Tim and Sue wanted to make a cake for Mom's birthday. They found a recipe in a book and got the things they needed. They put flour, sugar, eggs, butter and milk in a big bowl and mixed them well. Then they poured the batter in a pan and put it in the oven. + +They had to wait for a long time for the cake to bake. They played with their toys and looked at the clock. They hoped the cake would be ready soon. They wanted to surprise Mom when she came home from work. + +But then they smelled something bad. They ran to the kitchen and saw smoke coming out of the oven. They opened the door and saw a big flame on the cake. They were scared and shouted for help. + +Dad heard them and came quickly. He used a towel to put out the flame and turned off the oven. He looked at the burnt cake and sighed. He asked Tim and Sue what happened. + +"We wanted to make a cake for Mom, but we were clumsy," Tim said. "We forgot to set the timer and the cake stayed too long in the oven." + +"I'm sorry, Dad," Sue said. "We didn't mean to delay dinner and make a mess." + +Dad hugged them and said, "It's okay, kids. I know you tried your best. Mom will love your cake anyway, because you made it with love. But next time, please ask me or another grown-up to help you with the oven. It can be dangerous if you don't know how to use it." + +Tim and Sue nodded and said, "Okay, Dad. Thank you for saving our cake." + +They cleaned up the kitchen and put some frosting and sprinkles on the cake. It looked a little funny, but it tasted good. They put a candle on it and waited for Mom to come home. They hoped she would like their gift. +Sara was sad. She had a big boo-boo on her thumb. She fell down and scraped it on the road. It hurt a lot and it was red and wet. She cried and ran to her mom. + +Mom hugged Sara and wiped her tears. She took a cloth and some water and cleaned the boo-boo. She put a band-aid on it and kissed it. "There, there," she said. "It will get better soon. You are a brave girl." + +Sara sniffed and nodded. She looked at her thumb. It still hurt, but it was not so wet anymore. She saw a picture on the band-aid. It was a star. "Mom, what is this?" she asked. + +Mom smiled. "That is a star, Sara. It is a bright light in the sky. It is very far away, but you can see it at night. Some people say that stars can make wishes come true. Do you want to try?" + +Sara nodded again. She liked stars. They were pretty and shiny. She wanted to make a wish. "How do I do it?" she asked. + +Mom took Sara's hand and led her to the window. She pointed to the sky. It was getting dark and some stars were twinkling. "You see those stars, Sara? You can pick one and talk to it. You can tell it what you want. That is called praying. Praying is when you talk to someone who loves you and can help you. You can pray to God, or to a star, or to anyone you love. Do you want to pray to a star?" + +Sara looked at the sky. She saw many stars. They were all smooth and round. She picked one that was very bright. She closed her eyes and squeezed her thumb. She prayed to the star. "Star, star, please help me. Please make my thumb better. Please make it not hurt. Please make it smooth and nice. Thank you, star. I love you." + +She opened her eyes and looked at her thumb. She felt a warm and soft feeling. She smiled. She felt better. She hugged her mom. "Mom, I prayed to the star. I think it heard me. I think it helped me. My thumb feels better. Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Mom hugged Sara back. She was happy. She kissed her thumb and her cheek. "You are welcome, Sara. I love you too. I am glad you prayed to the star. I am sure it loves you too. You are a lucky girl. You have a star that listens to you. Maybe you can pray to it again. Maybe you can wish for something else. What do you want to wish for?" + +Sara thought for a moment. She had many things she wanted. She wanted a new doll, and a bike, and a cake. But she also wanted something else. She wanted to make her mom happy. She wanted to make her mom smile. She wanted to make her mom proud. She looked at her mom and said, "Mom, I want to wish for you. I want to wish that you are happy. I want to wish that you are healthy. I want to wish that you are proud of me. You are the best mom in the world. You are my star." + +Mom smiled and cried. She was happy and proud. She was touched and grateful. She hugged Sara tighter and said, "Sara, you are the best daughter in the world. You are my star. You make me happy. You make me healthy. You make me proud. You are my wish come true." +Tom and Lily are adventurous kids. They like to explore new places and make things with their toys. One day, they find a big cardboard box in the garage. They decide to make a zigzag train with it. + +They cut out windows and doors with scissors. They draw wheels and lights with crayons. They tape the box to a long rope. They put their stuffed animals inside the box. They are ready to go on a zigzag train ride. + +"Choo choo!" Tom says. He pulls the rope and makes the box move. Lily follows him with a whistle. They go around the garage, the garden, and the sidewalk. They make zigzag turns and noises. They pretend they are going to different places. + +"Look, we are in the jungle!" Lily says. She points to a bush. "I see a monkey and a snake!" + +"Look, we are in the city!" Tom says. He points to a car. "I see a bus and a taxi!" + +They have a lot of fun with their zigzag train. They meet other kids and animals on the way. They share their stories and snacks. They are happy and proud of their zigzag train. They are adventurous kids. +Tim and Mia liked to play in the kitchen. They liked to open the drawers and look at the things inside. One day, they found a jar of olives. They did not know what olives were. They were green and round and shiny. + +"Can we eat them?" Tim asked Mia. + +"I don't know," Mia said. "Let's ask Mom." + +But Mom was busy in the living room. She was talking on the phone. She did not hear Tim and Mia. + +Tim and Mia did not want to wait. They were hungry and curious. They opened the jar of olives and took one each. They put them in their mouths and bit them. + +"Yuck!" Tim and Mia said. The olives were bitter and salty and sour. They did not like them at all. They spit them out and made faces. + +But it was too late. The olives had pits inside. The pits were hard and sharp. They hurt Tim and Mia's teeth and gums. They made them bleed and cry. + +Mom heard Tim and Mia's cries. She ran to the kitchen and saw the jar of olives and the pits and the blood. She was angry and scared. She took Tim and Mia to the bathroom and washed their mouths. She called the dentist and the doctor. She said they had to go right away. + +Tim and Mia were sorry. They wished they had waited and asked Mom. They learned a lesson. They never ate olives again. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park with their dog, Spot. They ran, jumped, slid and swung on the swings. Spot chased them and barked happily. They had a lot of fun. + +But after a while, they started to feel tired. Tim yawned and rubbed his eyes. Lily yawned too and said, "I want to go home and take a nap." + +"Me too," Tim agreed. "Let's go find Mom and Dad." + +They walked to the bench where their parents were sitting and reading. Spot followed them and lay down on the grass. He also yawned and closed his eyes. + +"Mom, Dad, we're tired," Tim said. + +"We had fun, but we want to nap now," Lily added. + +Their parents smiled and put away their books. They helped Tim and Lily put on their coats and boots. They also put a leash on Spot and picked up their bags. + +"OK, let's go home then," Mom said. "You had a busy day, didn't you?" + +"Yes, we did," Tim and Lily said together. They held their parents' hands and walked to the car. They were so tired that they fell asleep on the way home. Spot snored softly in the back seat. They all had sweet dreams. +Lily and Ben went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many things in the sea, like fish and crabs and shells. + +One day, they saw something new. It was big and round and shiny. It had long thin things that moved in the water. It looked like a balloon with strings. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"That is a jellyfish," Mom said. "It is a kind of animal that lives in the sea. But you should not touch it, because it can sting you and hurt you." + +Lily and Ben gazed at the jellyfish. They thought it was pretty and strange. They wanted to know more about it. + +"Can it swim?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, it can swim, but not very fast. It uses the water to push itself along. It also eats other small animals in the sea," Mom said. + +"Does it have a name?" Lily asked. + +"Well, there are many kinds of jellyfish, and they have different names. This one is called a moon jellyfish, because it looks like the moon," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They liked the name moon jellyfish. They watched it swim in the water. It looked lively and happy. They smiled and waved at it. They hoped it would come back another day. +Lila and Tom were at the zoo with their mom. They liked to see the animals and learn their names. They saw lions, monkeys, elephants, and many more. But their favorite was the seal pool. They loved to watch the seals swim and play and clap their flippers. + +"Can we feed the seals, mom?" Lila asked. + +"Sure, honey. Here, take some fish from this bucket and toss them to the seals. But be careful, don't get too close to the edge. The seals have sharp teeth and they might bite you." Mom said. + +Lila and Tom took some fish and threw them to the seals. The seals caught the fish and made happy noises. Lila and Tom laughed and clapped. They wanted to see the seals better, so they leaned over the edge of the pool. + +"Look, mom, that seal is waving at me!" Tom said. + +"No, Tom, that seal is not waving. That seal is hungry and wants more fish. Come back, Tom, it's too dangerous!" Mom said. + +But Tom did not listen. He thought the seal was his friend. He reached out his hand to touch the seal. The seal jumped out of the water and bit Tom's hand. Tom screamed and cried. The seal was not his friend. The seal was scary and mean. + +Mom ran to Tom and pulled him away from the seal. She wrapped his hand with a cloth and called for help. Lila was scared and sad. She hugged Tom and said sorry. + +"Tom, why did you do that? Mom told you to be careful. The seal hurt you. You should have listened to mom." Lila said. + +Tom was in pain and regret. He learned a hard lesson. He should have listened to mom. He should have respected the animals. He should have been more careful. He said sorry to mom and Lila. He hoped his hand would heal soon. He hoped the seal would forgive him too. +Ben and Mia were playing with their crayons. They liked to draw on paper and make different shapes and colors. Ben drew a big sun with yellow and orange. Mia drew a flower with pink and purple. + +"Look at my sun!" Ben said. "It is bright and warm." + +"Look at my flower!" Mia said. "It is pretty and sweet." + +They showed each other their drawings and smiled. They were proud of their work. + +Then they saw a poster on the wall. It said: "Crayon Contest. Draw something with crayons and win a prize. Bring your drawing to the teacher by tomorrow." + +"What is a contest?" Ben asked. + +"It is when you try to do something better than others," Mia said. + +"What is a prize?" Ben asked. + +"It is something you get if you win," Mia said. + +They looked at their drawings again. They wanted to win the prize. But they did not know what to draw. + +"Maybe we can draw something unusual," Mia said. "Something that no one else can think of." + +"Like what?" Ben asked. + +Mia thought for a moment. Then she had an idea. + +"I know!" she said. "We can draw a rainbow unicorn!" + +"A rainbow unicorn?" Ben said. "What is that?" + +"It is a horse with a horn and many colors," Mia said. "It is very special and magical." + +Ben liked the idea. He thought it was fun and different. + +"OK, let's draw a rainbow unicorn!" he said. + +They took their crayons and started to mark on a new paper. They drew a big horse with a horn and a tail. They used all the colors they had to make the horse look like a rainbow. They added some stars and hearts around the horse. They were happy with their drawing. + +They showed their drawing to the teacher. The teacher was surprised and impressed. + +"Wow, this is a very unusual drawing!" the teacher said. "You two are very creative and talented. You win the prize!" + +Ben and Mia were excited. They wondered what the prize was. + +The teacher gave them a big box. They opened it and saw what was inside. + +It was a stuffed rainbow unicorn! + +Ben and Mia hugged the unicorn and each other. They were very happy. They had made a beautiful drawing and won a wonderful prize. They thanked the teacher and went home to play with their new friend. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. Today, they want to play with their toy kitchen. They pretend to cook and eat yummy food. + +Lily says, "I am the chef. You are the customer. What do you want to eat?" + +Ben says, "I want a pizza with cheese and ham." + +Lily says, "Okay. I will make it for you. But you have to eat a carrot first. Carrots are good for you. They make your eyes bright." + +Ben says, "No, I don't like carrots. They are yucky. I only want pizza." + +Lily says, "No, you have to eat a carrot. It is important. It is the rule. You have to listen to me. I am the chef. I order you to eat a carrot." + +Ben says, "No, you are not the boss of me. I order you to give me pizza. I don't care about the rule. You are a mean chef." + +Lily and Ben start to argue. They shout and push each other. They make a big mess. Their toy kitchen falls down. Their pizza and carrot fly in the air. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Lily and Ben fighting. She sees the toy kitchen broken. She sees the pizza and carrot on the floor. + +Mom says, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting? Why did you break your toy kitchen? Why did you waste your food?" + +Lily and Ben stop fighting. They look at Mom. They feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We were playing with our toy kitchen. We wanted to cook and eat yummy food. But we could not agree on what to eat. Lily wanted me to eat a carrot. I wanted to eat pizza. We ordered each other to do what we wanted. We got angry. We made a big mess." + +Mom says, "I see. Well, I am glad you like to play with your toy kitchen. But you have to learn to share and compromise. You have to respect each other's choices. You have to be polite and kind. You have to say please and thank you. You have to clean up after yourselves. Those are the real rules. They are more important than carrots and pizza. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "We understand, Mom. We are sorry. We will follow the real rules. We will share and compromise. We will respect each other's choices. We will be polite and kind. We will say please and thank you. We will clean up after ourselves." + +Mom says, "That's good. I am proud of you. Now, how about we fix your toy kitchen together? And then we can have a real snack. I have some carrots and pizza for you. You can choose what you want to eat. But you have to try a little bit of both. Deal?" + +Lily and Ben smile. They say, "Deal, Mom. Thank you, Mom. We love you, Mom." + +Mom hugs them. She says, "I love you too, Lily and Ben. Now, let's go and have some fun." +Ben and Lily liked to dig in the dirt. They had a big bucket and some spoons. They looked for shiny things and put them in the bucket. They called them minerals. + +One day, they found something very big and hard. It was brown and black and had many bumps. They tried to lift it, but it was too heavy. They wondered what it was. + +They decided to discuss it with their dad. He was good at knowing things. They ran to the house and called him. He came outside and looked at the big thing. + +He smiled and said, "Wow, that's an enormous rock! You found a fossil. A fossil is a very old mineral that was once a living thing. This one looks like a dinosaur bone. Do you know what a dinosaur is?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They had seen pictures of dinosaurs in books. They were big and scary and had teeth and claws. They asked their dad how the fossil got there. + +He said, "A long time ago, when the dinosaurs lived, this bone was part of one of them. Maybe it died or got hurt and fell down. Then, over many years, the dirt and the rain covered it up and turned it into a rock. And now, you found it. You are very lucky and smart." + +Ben and Lily were happy and proud. They thanked their dad and gave him a hug. They asked him if they could keep the fossil. He said yes, but they had to share it. They agreed and went back to their digging. They hoped to find more fossils and minerals. They loved to learn new things. +Anna liked to play with her toy trumpet. She would blow into it and make loud noises. Sometimes she would twist the trumpet and make different sounds. She liked to pretend she was in a band with her friends. + +One day, Anna's mom said they were going to visit grandma. Anna was happy because she loved grandma. She packed her toy trumpet in her bag. She wanted to show grandma how well she could play. + +When they got to grandma's house, Anna ran to hug her. Grandma was very happy to see Anna. She gave her a big kiss and a cookie. Anna said, "Grandma, look what I have!" She took out her toy trumpet and blew into it. Grandma smiled and clapped. + +Anna played her toy trumpet for grandma. She twisted it and made different sounds. She played fast and slow, loud and soft. Grandma sang along and danced. Anna and grandma had a lot of fun. + +After a while, Anna got tired. She put her toy trumpet away and cuddled with grandma on the couch. Grandma wrapped a blanket around her and read her a story. Anna felt very comfortable and warm. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. Grandma kissed her forehead and whispered, "I love you, my sweet Anna." +Lily and Max were playing in their room. They had many toys, but they liked to build forts with their blankets and pillows. They used chairs and tables to make walls and roofs. They pretended they were in a castle or a cave or a spaceship. + +One day, they wanted to make the biggest fort ever. They took all the pillows from their beds and the couch and the guest room. They piled them up in the middle of the floor. They added more and more pillows until they had a huge mountain of soft and fluffy things. + +"Wow, look at our fort!" Max said. "It is so big and cozy. Let's go inside and have a snack." + +"OK, but be careful. Don't make the pillows fall down," Lily said. She grabbed a bag of cookies and a bottle of juice. She followed Max to the fort. + +They crawled under the blankets and found a nice spot to sit. They ate their cookies and drank their juice. They talked and laughed and told stories. They felt happy and safe in their fort. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was their mom. She came into the room and saw the mess. She was not happy. + +"Kids, what have you done?" she asked. "You took all the pillows from the house. How am I supposed to make the beds and the couch? And look at this floor. It is dirty and full of crumbs. You need to clean up right now." + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They felt sorry. They knew they had made a mistake. They crawled out of the fort and said, "We're sorry, mom. We just wanted to have fun. We will put the pillows back and sweep the floor. Please don't be mad." + +Mom sighed. She was still a little mad, but she also loved her kids. She knew they had good imaginations. She said, "OK, I forgive you. But next time, ask me before you take the pillows. And don't make such a huge fort. A small one is enough. Now, hurry up and clean up. Then we can have dinner." + +Lily and Max nodded. They hugged their mom and said, "We love you, mom. Thank you for letting us play." They started to put the pillows back and sweep the floor. They learned their lesson. They still liked to build forts, but they used fewer pillows and made them smaller. They also cleaned up after themselves. They had fun, but they also respected their mom and their home. +Ben and Lily liked to play by the pond. They saw many animals there, like frogs, ducks and fish. But they never saw the big alligator that lived in the water. He was very lazy and liked to sleep all day. + +One day, Ben and Lily found a ball near the pond. They wanted to play with it, so they threw it to each other. But they threw it too hard, and the ball went into the pond. Ben and Lily ran to the edge and looked for the ball. They saw it floating near the middle of the pond. + +"I can get it!" Ben said. He took off his shoes and socks and jumped into the water. He swam towards the ball. But he did not see the big alligator that woke up and saw him. The alligator was hungry and wanted to eat Ben. + +Lily saw the alligator and screamed. "Ben, watch out! There is an alligator!" She ran to get help. She saw a man with a stick. He was a ranger who took care of the pond. She told him what happened. The ranger ran to the pond with Lily. + +The alligator was getting closer to Ben. Ben heard Lily's scream and saw the alligator. He was scared and tried to swim faster. But the alligator was faster. He opened his big mouth and was about to bite Ben. + +But the ranger was faster too. He reached the pond and threw his stick at the alligator. The stick hit the alligator on the head. The alligator was hurt and angry. He let go of Ben and turned to the ranger. He wanted to eat him instead. + +But the ranger was not afraid. He had another stick. He hit the alligator again and again. The alligator was tired and sore. He gave up and swam away. He did not want to fight anymore. + +The ranger helped Ben out of the water. He gave him a towel and a hug. He said, "You are very brave, but also very foolish. You should never go into the pond. There are dangerous animals there. You are lucky I was here to save you." + +Ben said, "Thank you, ranger. You saved me from the alligator. I am sorry I went into the pond. I will never do it again." + +Lily hugged Ben too. She said, "I am glad you are okay, Ben. You are my best friend. I love you." + +Ben said, "I love you too, Lily. And I love the ball. Can we have it back?" + +The ranger smiled and gave them the ball. He said, "Yes, you can have it back. But only if you promise to play with it away from the pond." + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "We promise." + +They thanked the ranger again and ran away with the ball. They played with it on the grass, far from the pond. They were happy and safe. And the big alligator was lazy and sleepy again. He did not bother them anymore. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to help Mom and Dad in the kitchen. They learn how to wash dishes, cut fruits, and make salads. They are very good helpers. + +One day, Mom and Dad buy a new thing for the kitchen. It is a dishwasher. It can wash dishes by itself. Mom and Dad show Tom and Anna how to use it. They say, "Put the dirty dishes in here, and push this button. Then the dishwasher will clean them for you. But be careful, do not touch the hot water or the soap. They can hurt you." + +Tom and Anna are curious. They want to see how the dishwasher works. When Mom and Dad are not looking, they open the door of the dishwasher. They see the water and the soap. They smell the yummy food on the dishes. They think, "Maybe we can taste some of the food. It looks so yummy." + +They reach for the dishes, but they feel something hot and wet. It is the water from the dishwasher. It burns their hands. They scream, "Ow, ow, ow!" Mom and Dad hear them and run to the kitchen. They see Tom and Anna crying and holding their hands. They say, "What happened? Why did you open the dishwasher?" + +Tom and Anna tell them what they did. They say, "We are sorry. We wanted to see how the dishwasher works. We wanted to taste some of the food. It looked so yummy." Mom and Dad hug them and say, "We are glad you are not hurt badly. But you should not open the dishwasher when it is on. It is dangerous. And you should not eat food from the dishwasher. It is dirty and yucky. You have to wait until the dishes are clean and dry. Then you can have some yummy food from the fridge or the table." + +Tom and Anna say, "We understand. We will not do it again. We will listen to you and be careful. We will wait for the yummy food." Mom and Dad say, "That is good. We love you. You are still our good helpers. But now you have to go to the bathroom and wash your hands with cold water and soap. Then we will put some cream on them to make them feel better." + +Tom and Anna go to the bathroom and wash their hands. They feel a little better. They learn a lesson. They learn that the dishwasher is not a toy. They learn that they should not touch things that are hot or soapy. They learn that they should follow the rules and be safe. They learn that Mom and Dad know what is best for them. They learn that they still have yummy food to eat later. They are happy. +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to play with cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to race them on the floor and make loud noises. One day, they saw a new boy in the park. He had a big red car that looked very fast and shiny. Tim and Sam wanted to play with him and his car. + +They ran to the new boy and asked him his name. He said his name was Ben. Tim and Sam asked him if they could play with his car. Ben said yes, but only if they could guess what his car could do. He said his car had a special trick that no other car had. Tim and Sam were curious and agreed to guess. + +Ben said his car could fly. Tim and Sam laughed and said that was silly. Cars could not fly. They said his car could only drive on the ground. Ben said they were wrong and showed them his car. He pressed a button and his car sprouted wings and flew in the air. Tim and Sam were amazed and wanted to try it. Ben said they could, but only if they said sorry for laughing at him. Tim and Sam said sorry and Ben let them play with his car. + +They had fun flying the car around the park. They took turns and shared nicely. They made friends with Ben and invited him to join their group. Ben was happy and said yes. He said he was new in town and had no other friends. He said he was glad they liked his car and him. Tim and Sam said they liked him because he was nice and fun, not because of his car. They said they were sorry for judging him by his car. Ben said he was sorry for making them guess his car's trick. He said he wanted to impress them and make them like him. They hugged and said they were friends. + +The moral of the story is: Don't judge people by what they have, but by who they are. And don't try to impress people by lying or hiding, but by being yourself and kind. +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. But they see a tiger on the slide. The tiger is sleeping. Lily and Tom are scared. + +"Shh, be careful," Lily says to Tom. "We don't want to wake up the tiger." + +"Maybe we can cover the tiger with a blanket," Tom says. "Then we can go on the slide." + +Lily and Tom look around. They see a blanket on a bench. They run to the bench and take the blanket. They go back to the slide. They throw the blanket over the tiger. + +"Yay, we did it!" Lily and Tom say. They climb up the slide. They slide down. They have fun. + +But the tiger is not sleeping. The tiger is playing. The tiger feels the blanket on his back. He thinks it is a game. He shakes the blanket off. He sees Lily and Tom on the slide. He wants to play with them. + +"Roar!" the tiger says. He runs to the slide. He climbs up the slide. He slides down. + +Lily and Tom see the tiger. They are very scared. They scream. They run away. + +The tiger is confused. He does not understand why they are scared. He thinks they are playing. He runs after them. He wants to be their friend. +Tim likes to make models with his dad. They have many models of cars, planes and boats. Tim's favorite model is a big red fire truck. He likes to play with it and make siren sounds. + +One day, Tim and his dad are making a new model. It is a model of a spaceship. They glue the parts together and paint them silver. Tim is very excited. He wants to fly the spaceship in the air. + +"Can we play with the spaceship now, dad?" Tim asks. + +"Not yet, Tim. We have to wait for the paint to dry. Then we have to rub it with a cloth to make it shiny," dad says. + +Tim is impatient. He does not like to wait. He sees the big red fire truck on the shelf. He wants to play with it. He climbs on a chair and reaches for the fire truck. But he is not careful. He knocks down the spaceship and the paint spills on the floor. + +"Oh no, Tim! What have you done?" dad shouts. + +Tim is scared. He sees the spaceship is broken and the paint is everywhere. He feels sorry. He starts to cry. + +"I'm sorry, dad. I just wanted to play with the fire truck. I didn't mean to break the spaceship," Tim says. + +Dad is angry, but he loves Tim. He sees Tim is sad. He hugs him and wipes his tears. + +"It's okay, Tim. I know you didn't mean it. But you have to be more careful next time. And you have to listen to me when I tell you to wait. Do you understand?" dad says. + +Tim nods. He understands. He says sorry again. He helps dad to clean the mess. They throw away the broken spaceship. They decide to make another model another day. + +They play with the fire truck instead. Tim is happy. He makes siren sounds. Dad smiles. He makes siren sounds too. They have fun. +Lily and Ben like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They have fun with their friends and their toys. Sometimes they see dogs and birds and squirrels in the park. + +One day, Lily and Ben find a big stone in the park. It is round and smooth and shiny. They think it is a treasure. They want to take it home and show their mom and dad. They try to lift the stone, but it is too heavy. They push and pull, but it does not move. + +They see a man with a cart in the park. He has a lot of things in his cart. He has cans and bottles and papers and clothes. He looks dirty and tired. He is a filthy man. Lily and Ben are scared of him. They think he is a bad man. + +The man sees Lily and Ben and their stone. He smiles and walks to them. He says hello and asks them what they are doing. He says he likes their stone. He says he can help them move it. He says he has a rope in his cart. He says he can tie the rope to the stone and to his cart. He says he can pull the stone with his cart. + +Lily and Ben are not sure. They do not know the man. They do not trust him. They think he wants to take their stone. They say no thank you and run away. They leave the stone in the park. They go to their mom and dad and tell them what happened. They say they are sorry for leaving the stone. They say they are happy to be safe. They hug their mom and dad and say they love them. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make zoom sounds when they move the cars on the floor. + +One day, they want to play with the same car. It is a big red car that can go very fast. Anna says, "I want the red car. It is mine." Ben says, "No, it is mine. I saw it first." They both pull the car and try to take it from each other. + +Mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees the mess of cars on the floor and the twins fighting. She says, "Stop, stop, stop. You are making too much noise and you are not sharing. You have to relax and be nice to each other. Why don't you take turns with the red car? Or you can choose another car to play with. Look, you have so many cars. You can have fun with any of them."