diff --git "a/TinyStories_1206.txt" "b/TinyStories_1206.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1206.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +Anna and Ben listen to Mom. They think she is right. They decide to take turns with the red car. They also pick up the other cars and put them in a box. They make the box organized by color and size. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We will not fight again. We will share and play nicely." + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "That's good. I'm proud of you. Now you can play with your cars and have fun. But remember to relax and be quiet. I have to work in the other room. And don't forget to clean up when you are done." Anna and Ben say, "Okay, Mom. We love you." They go back to playing with their cars and making zoom sounds. But they are more gentle and respectful. They are happy and relaxed. +Lila and her mom went to the market. They saw many things to buy. Lila liked the flowers. She saw a red flower with a black dot. She asked her mom, "What is this flower?" + +Mom said, "This is a poppy. It is a pretty flower, but it has a harsh seed. You cannot eat it or touch it. It can hurt you." + +Lila said, "Oh, I see. Can I buy it for dad? He likes red things." + +Mom said, "Yes, you can. But be careful. Hold it by the stem. Do not let it touch your skin or mouth." + +Lila nodded. She gave the seller some coins and took the poppy. She held it by the stem. She was happy. She wanted to surprise dad. + +They walked home. Lila saw dad in the garden. He was digging the soil. Lila ran to him and said, "Dad, dad, look what I have for you!" + +Dad looked up and smiled. He saw the poppy. He said, "Wow, what a beautiful flower! Thank you, Lila. You are very sweet." + +He took the poppy from Lila. He kissed her cheek. He put the poppy in a vase. He said, "This is a special flower. It is a poppy. It is pretty, but it has a harsh seed. You cannot eat it or touch it. It can hurt you." + +Lila said, "I know, dad. Mom told me. I was careful. I held it by the stem. I did not let it touch my skin or mouth." + +Dad said, "You are very smart, Lila. I am proud of you. You made my day." + +Lila hugged dad. She was happy. She loved the poppy. She loved dad. She loved mom. She loved the market. She loved the day. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big band in the park. The band has drums, horns, and flags. The band makes loud music. Tim and Sam want to join the band. + +"Let's march with the band!" Tim says to Sam. "We can make music too!" + +"OK!" Sam says. They run to the band. They try to march with the band. But the band is too fast. Tim and Sam can't keep up. They bump into the band. The band stops. The band is not happy. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" a man with a drum says. "You can't march with us. You are too small. You don't have drums or horns or flags. You are making a mess. Go away!" + +Tim and Sam are sad. They are confused. They don't understand why the band is mad. They just want to have fun. + +"Sorry, mister," Tim says. "We like your music. We want to be like you." + +"Well, you can't be like us," the man says. "You have to learn how to march. You have to practice. You have to wait until you are big. Now, go play somewhere else." + +Tim and Sam walk away. They look for a new game. They see a big stand in the park. The stand has books, toys, and snacks. A lady is selling them. Tim and Sam go to the stand. They see something they like. + +"Look, Sam!" Tim says. "They have drums! We can buy drums. We can make our own band!" + +"Good idea, Tim!" Sam says. They take their money. They buy two drums. They are happy. They go to a quiet spot. They start to play their drums. They make their own music. They march and sing. They don't care about the big band. They have their own band. They have fun. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys and clothes, because their parents were rich. They had a big house with many rooms and a big closet where they kept their things. + +One day, Anna and Ben decided to play hide and seek. Anna said, "I will count to ten and you hide. Then I will find you." Ben said, "OK, but don't look." Anna closed her eyes and counted, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Ready or not, here I come!" + +Anna looked for Ben in the living room, the kitchen, the bathroom, and the bedroom, but she could not find him. She wondered where he was. She thought, maybe he is in the closet. She opened the closet door and saw many coats and hats and shoes. She looked behind them, but she did not see Ben. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud sneeze. "Achoo!" It was Ben. He was hiding under a big fur coat. He had a cold and could not stop sneezing. Anna said, "I found you, Ben. You sneezed." Ben said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I tried to be quiet, but I couldn't. I don't feel good. My nose is runny and my throat is sore." + +Anna felt sorry for Ben. She said, "It's OK, Ben. Don't be sad. Let's go to Mom and Dad. They will give you some medicine and some soup. They will make you feel better." Ben said, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good sister. I love you." Anna said, "I love you too, Ben. Come on, let's go." + +The moral of the story is: Be kind and caring to your siblings, especially when they are sick. +Tim and Lily are playing in the yard. They see a big box with many nails in it. Tim wants to build something with the nails. He picks up a hammer and a nail. + +"Look, Lily, I can make a house with these nails," he says. + +Lily nods. She thinks Tim is very clever. She wants to help him. She picks up another nail and tries to hammer it on the box. But the nail is too hard and the hammer is too heavy. She drops them on the ground. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she cries. "The nail hurt my hand!" + +Tim hears Lily and runs to her. He sees her hand is red and has a small cut. He feels sorry for her. + +"Don't cry, Lily, it's okay," he says. "Let me see your hand. I have a band-aid in my pocket. I can put it on your cut." + +He takes out a band-aid and wraps it around Lily's hand. Lily stops crying. She smiles at Tim. + +"Thank you, Tim, you are very kind," she says. + +Tim smiles back. He is happy that Lily is not sad anymore. + +"Come on, Lily, let's play something else," he says. "The nails are too hard and the hammer is too heavy. Let's play with the ball. It is soft and lively. We can kick it and throw it and catch it." + +Lily nods. She thinks the ball is more fun than the nails. She follows Tim to the ball. They play with the ball until their mom calls them for lunch. They are very hungry and very happy. +Anna was curious about the big box in the living room. She asked her mom, "What is in the box, mom?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "It is a surprise for you, Anna. You will see it tomorrow, on your birthday." + +Anna wanted to see it now, but she knew she had to wait. She went to play with her toys, but she kept looking at the box. She wondered what it could be. + +Later, when her mom was busy in the kitchen, Anna sneaked to the box. She saw a note on it. It said, "To Anna, from Mom and Dad. Happy birthday, sweetie!" + +Anna realized that the note was for her. She felt happy and excited. She wanted to open the box, but she also wanted to be good. She decided to leave the box alone and wait for tomorrow. + +She ran to her mom and hugged her. She said, "Thank you, mom, for the surprise. I love you!" + +Her mom hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Anna. You are a good girl. I am proud of you." +Lily liked to play in the garden. She saw many flowers and bugs. She liked to smell the flowers and touch the bugs. One day, she saw a big red flower. It was a rose. Lily wanted to smell the rose. + +Mama saw Lily go to the rose. She called to Lily. "Lily, be careful! The rose has thorns. They can hurt you. Do not touch the rose." Mama warned Lily. + +But Lily did not listen to Mama. She thought the rose was pretty and nice. She reached out her hand to touch the rose. But the rose had thorns. They pricked Lily's finger. Lily felt a sharp pain. She cried out loud. + +Mama ran to Lily. She took Lily's hand and kissed it. She put a band-aid on Lily's finger. She hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I told you the rose has thorns. You should listen to me. I want you to be safe and happy." + +Lily felt sad. She said, "I'm sorry, Mama. I did not listen to you. I was silly. I learned my lesson. The rose is pretty, but it can hurt. I will listen to you next time." Mama smiled and said, "I love you, Lily. You are a good girl. Let's go inside and have some cookies." + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your parents. They know what is best for you. Do not touch things that can hurt you. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the shop with Anna's mom. The shop has many toys and books and candy. + +Anna sees a big doll. She wants the doll. She says to her mom, "Mom, can I have the doll? Please, please, please!" + +Her mom says, "No, Anna. You have many dolls at home. You don't need another one. And the doll is too expensive." + +Anna is sad. She cries. She says, "But I want the doll! It is so pretty! It has a name! Its name is Lily!" + +Ben sees a small car. He likes the car. He says to Anna, "Look, Anna. This car is cool. It can go fast. It has a name, too. Its name is Max." + +Anna does not look. She is still crying. She says, "I don't care about your car. I want the doll!" + +Ben is sad, too. He says, "Anna, you are not a good friend. You are selfish. You only think about yourself. You don't share. You don't listen. You don't have fun." + +Anna's mom says, "Ben is right, Anna. You are being selfish. You should be happy with what you have. You should be kind to your friend. You should be cheerful and grateful." + +Anna stops crying. She thinks. She says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I'm sorry, mom. You are right. I am being selfish. I don't need the doll. I have you. You are my friends. You are more important than the doll." + +She hugs Ben and her mom. She says, "Thank you for being my friends. Thank you for teaching me. I love you." + +They hug her back. They say, "We love you, too, Anna. You are a good friend. You are cheerful and grateful." + +They smile. They leave the shop. They go home. They play together. They are happy. + +The end. +Tom is a fisherman. He likes to catch fish in the lake. He has a boat, a net and a rod. He is intelligent. He knows where the fish are and how to catch them. + +One day, Tom sees a big fish in the water. He wants to catch it. He throws his net over the fish. But the fish is strong. It pulls the net and the boat. Tom is scared. He shouts for help. + +Sam is a soldier. He is marching near the lake. He hears Tom shouting. He runs to the lake. He sees Tom and the fish. He is brave. He jumps into the water. He grabs the fish. He pulls it out of the net. He throws it on the shore. + +Tom is happy. He thanks Sam. He says, "You are a good soldier. You saved me and my boat. You are strong and brave." + +Sam smiles. He says, "You are a good fisherman. You found a big fish. You are intelligent and skillful." + +Tom and Sam are friends. They share the fish. They eat it together. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big orange mushroom under a tree. Lily wanted to touch it, but Ben said no. + +"No, Lily, no. That mushroom is bad. It can make you sick. We should leave it alone," Ben said. + +But Lily did not listen. She liked the orange color. She wanted to see how it felt. She ran to the mushroom and reached out her hand. + +"Stop, Lily, stop!" Ben shouted. He ran after her and tried to pull her back. + +But Lily was stubborn. She insisted on touching the mushroom. She said, "No, Ben, no. I want to touch it. It is pretty. It is soft. Let me touch it." + +She touched the mushroom with her finger. It was soft and wet. She smiled. She liked it. + +But then, something bad happened. The mushroom squirted a green liquid on Lily's hand. It smelled bad. It burned Lily's skin. Lily screamed. She dropped the mushroom and ran to Ben. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, Ben, it hurts! Help me, help me!" Lily cried. + +Ben was scared. He hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily, I'm sorry. I told you not to touch it. It was a bad mushroom. We need to go to mom. She will make it better." + +He took Lily's hand and ran to the house. He called for mom. Mom came out and saw Lily's hand. She was worried. She took Lily and Ben inside. She washed Lily's hand and put some cream on it. She gave Lily a hug and a kiss. + +"It's okay, Lily, it's okay. You will be fine. The mushroom was bad, but the cream will help. Next time, listen to Ben. He knows what is good and what is bad. He is a good brother. He loves you," mom said. + +Lily nodded. She was sorry. She learned her lesson. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben, I'm sorry. You were right. The mushroom was bad. I should have listened to you. You are a good brother. You love me." + +Ben smiled. He forgave Lily. He said, "It's okay, Lily, it's okay. I'm glad you are fine. I love you, too. Next time, we will play with something else. Something good. Something fun." + +They hugged each other. They were happy. They loved each other. They loved mom. They loved the garden. But they did not love the orange mushroom. They never touched it again. +Ben and Lily were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They had to pack their luggage with clothes, toys and books. Ben liked to pack his red car and his blue ball. Lily liked to pack her pink doll and her yellow blanket. + +They put their luggage in the car and drove to the airport. The airport was very big and noisy. There were many people and planes. Ben and Lily held Mom and Dad's hands and followed them to the gate. They had to show their tickets and passports to a man. The man smiled and gave them stickers. + +They waited for their plane to come. They saw a big plane with a red tail and a white body. It was their plane. They heard a loud voice say their flight number and gate. Mom and Dad said it was time to go. They picked up their luggage and walked to the door. + +But then something scary happened. A loud alarm went off and red lights flashed. People started to run and yell. Ben and Lily were scared. They did not know what was going on. They hugged Mom and Dad and cried. + +Mom and Dad tried to calm them down. They said it was a false alarm and there was no danger. They said they had to wait a little longer for their plane. They said they were sorry and they loved them. They gave them hugs and kisses and snacks. + +Ben and Lily felt better. They stopped crying and ate their snacks. They looked at their stickers and played with their toys. They hoped the alarm would not go off again. They hoped they would get on their plane soon. They hoped they would have a fun trip. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play in the yard. They see a big pipe in the ground. They wonder what is inside. + +They dig and dig with their hands and sticks. They make a hole near the pipe. They want to look inside. They are not careful. + +The pipe is not a toy. The pipe is for water. The water is clear and fast. The water comes out of the pipe. The water fills the hole. The water is cold and wet. + +Sam and Ben are scared. They try to get out of the hole. They slip and fall. They scream for help. They cannot swim. They are in trouble. + +Mom and Dad hear them. They run to the yard. They see the water and the pipe. They see Sam and Ben in the hole. They are very angry and sad. They try to save them. But it is too late. Sam and Ben are gone. The pipe is still leaking. The yard is a mess. The end. +Anna and Ben were playing with their shapes. They had a box full of shapes: circles, squares, triangles, stars, and hearts. They liked to make pictures with them on the floor. + +"Look, I made a house!" Anna said, showing Ben her square and triangle shapes. + +"That's nice, but I made a rocket!" Ben said, showing Anna his star and circle shapes. + +They were having fun, until Anna saw a shape that she liked very much. It was a delicate flower shape, with pink petals and a yellow center. She wanted to have it for her picture. + +"Can I have the flower, please?" Anna asked Ben. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said, holding the flower shape tightly. + +"But I need it for my picture!" Anna said, trying to grab the flower shape. + +"No, you don't! It's my flower!" Ben said, pulling the flower shape away. + +They started to tug and pull on the flower shape, until it broke in half. They both gasped and let go of the pieces. The flower shape was ruined. + +They looked at each other, and felt sad and sorry. They didn't want to fight over a shape. They wanted to play and share. + +"I'm sorry, Anna," Ben said, giving her one piece of the flower shape. + +"I'm sorry, too, Ben," Anna said, giving him the other piece of the flower shape. + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to make a new picture together, using both pieces of the flower shape. They found a spring shape, with a coil and a hook, and attached it to the flower shape. They made it bounce and swing on the floor. + +"Look, we made a spring flower!" Anna said, laughing. + +"That's cool, and fun!" Ben said, laughing too. + +They played with their spring flower, and their other shapes, and had a good time. They learned to be kind and gentle with their shapes, and with each other. +Lily and Max wanted to go to the parade. They put on their hats and coats and ran to the park. There were many people and cars and balloons. Lily and Max liked the parade. They clapped and waved and shouted. + +But then they saw a big slide. It was red and yellow and shiny. Lily and Max wanted to try the slide. They ran to the slide and waited in line. Lily went first. She climbed up the stairs and sat on the slide. She slid down very fast. She felt dizzy. She laughed and said, "That was fun!" + +Max went next. He climbed up the stairs and sat on the slide. He slid down very fast. He felt dizzy. He did not laugh. He felt sick. He said, "That was not fun!" + +Lily and Max had a problem. Lily wanted to slide again. Max did not want to slide again. He wanted to go back to the parade. Lily and Max argued. They did not agree. + +A nice lady saw them. She said, "Why are you arguing? You can both have fun. Why don't you take turns? Lily can slide and Max can watch the parade. Then Max can slide and Lily can watch the parade. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Max thought about it. They liked the idea. They said, "Thank you, nice lady. That sounds good." They hugged and smiled. They took turns. They had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Ben like to play with blocks. They build towers and bridges and castles. One day, they find a shiny crown in a box. It is gold and has red and blue stones. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily says. "It is a crown for a king or a queen. Can I wear it?" + +"No, I want to wear it!" Ben says. "It is mine. I found it first." + +They both pull on the crown. It breaks in two. The stones fall out. Lily and Ben are sad. They have a broken crown. + +They look at each other. They say sorry. They hug. They have an idea. They use the blocks and the stones to build a new crown. It is bigger and prettier than the old one. + +They take turns wearing the new crown. They play together. They are happy. They have a good crown. +Lily and Tom went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They wanted to see the otters. Otters are animals that swim and play in the water. They have brown fur and long tails. Lily and Tom liked otters a lot. + +They found the otter pool and ran to the fence. They saw many otters swimming and diving and sliding on the rocks. They looked happy and funny. Lily and Tom laughed and clapped. They wanted to watch the otters more. + +But Mom and Dad said they had to go. They said the zoo was closing soon. They said they had to see other animals too. They said the otters were cheap and boring. They said they wanted to see the lions and the elephants and the monkeys. They said they were more fun and exciting. + +Lily and Tom did not want to go. They wanted to stay with the otters. They said the otters were not cheap and boring. They said they were cute and smart and fun. They said they liked the otters more than the lions and the elephants and the monkeys. They said they did not want to see them. + +Mom and Dad got angry. They said Lily and Tom were naughty and rude. They said they had to listen and obey. They said they had to follow them. They said they had no choice. + +They grabbed Lily and Tom by the hands and pulled them away from the otter pool. Lily and Tom cried and screamed. They tried to get free. They wanted to go back to the otters. They did not want to leave them. + +But Mom and Dad did not care. They dragged Lily and Tom to the exit. They left the zoo. They left the otters. Lily and Tom were sad and mad. They hated Mom and Dad. They hated the zoo. They hated the lions and the elephants and the monkeys. They only loved the otters. But they could not see them anymore. The end. +Ben and Mia are friends who like to play with trucks. They have many trucks of different colors and sizes. They like to load the trucks with sand, rocks, leaves and toys. They pretend they are drivers who go to different places. + +One day, they decide to play a game. They want to see who can load the most things on their truck. They each choose a truck and start to fill it up. Ben picks a big red truck and Mia picks a small yellow truck. They look for things to load on their trucks. + +Ben finds a big rock and puts it on his truck. He says, "Look, Mia, I have a big rock. It is heavy and strong. My truck is the best." Mia finds a funny hat and puts it on her truck. She says, "Look, Ben, I have a funny hat. It is colorful and silly. My truck is the best." + +They keep loading their trucks with different things. Ben loads his truck with more rocks, sticks, books and balls. Mia loads her truck with more hats, scarves, dolls and flowers. They both think their truck is the best. + +They decide to drive their trucks to the west, where the sun sets. They want to see the beautiful colors in the sky. They start to move their trucks, but Ben's truck is too heavy. It cannot move. It is stuck in the sand. Ben tries to push it, but it does not work. He says, "Oh no, my truck is too heavy. I cannot move it. What can I do?" + +Mia sees Ben's problem and feels sorry for him. She says, "Ben, do you need help? I can help you. We can share some things from your truck to my truck. Then your truck will be lighter and you can move it." Ben thinks for a moment and says, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend. You are right. We can share some things. Then we can both go to the west and see the sun set." + +They share some things from Ben's truck to Mia's truck. They make sure their trucks are not too heavy and not too empty. They both have some rocks, some hats, some books and some flowers. They both have some heavy and some funny things. They both have some things they like and some things they do not like. + +They move their trucks to the west and see the sun set. They see the beautiful colors in the sky. They are happy and proud of their trucks. They say, "Look, our trucks are the best. They are not too heavy and not too empty. They have some of everything. They are just right." + +They learn a lesson. They learn that it is not good to have too much or too little of something. They learn that it is good to share and help each other. They learn that it is good to have some variety and balance in life. They learn that it is good to be friends. +Ben and Lily were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside. The rain was falling hard and making noise on the window. They looked at their toys, but they did not want to play with them. + +"Let's play pretend," Lily said. "I will be a princess and you will be a dragon." + +"OK," Ben said. He liked to roar and make faces. He put a green blanket over his head and crawled on the floor. + +Lily put a crown on her head and a dress on her body. She pretended to be in a castle and sang a song. Ben saw her and growled. He moved closer to her and showed his teeth. + +"Help, help!" Lily shouted. "A dragon is coming to bite me!" + +She ran away from Ben and hid behind the sofa. Ben followed her and tried to catch her. He reached his hand under the sofa and touched her foot. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. "You bit me!" + +She kicked his hand and ran to the other side of the room. Ben laughed and chased her again. + +They played pretend for a long time, until their mom came in and told them it was time for lunch. They stopped playing and went to the kitchen. They were hungry and happy. They did not mind the rain anymore. They had fun with their imagination. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they got a new toy each: Anna got a doll with a dress and Ben got a car with wheels. They were very happy and thanked their mom and dad. + +But soon, they started to fight over their toys. Anna wanted to play with Ben's car and Ben wanted to play with Anna's doll. They did not want to share or take turns. They pulled and pushed and shouted at each other. + +"Give me the car!" Anna said. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. + +"Give me the doll!" Ben said. + +"No, it's mine!" Anna said. + +Their mom and dad heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. They saw the twins fighting and their toys on the floor. They were very sad and angry. + +"Stop it, Anna and Ben!" their mom said. "You are spoiling your toys and your fun. You should be kind and share with each other. Don't you know that sharing is caring?" + +"But I want the car!" Anna said. + +"But I want the doll!" Ben said. + +Their dad had an idea. He went to the kitchen and came back with a needle and a thread. He said to the twins, "If you can't share your toys, then I will have to sew them together. Then you will have to play with both of them at the same time." + +He pretended to sew the car to the doll with the needle and the thread. The twins were shocked and scared. They did not want their toys to be ruined. They cried and begged their dad to stop. + +"Please, dad, don't do it!" Anna said. + +"Please, dad, don't do it!" Ben said. + +Their dad smiled and said, "OK, I won't do it. But only if you promise to share your toys and play nicely with each other. Do you promise?" + +"Yes, we promise!" Anna and Ben said. + +They hugged their dad and said sorry. Then they hugged each other and said sorry. They picked up their toys and decided to share and take turns. They played happily and had fun. Their mom and dad were proud and happy. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring and fighting is spoiling. +Sara was a pupil in a big school. She liked to learn new things and play with her friends. One day, she saw a big jar of candy on the teacher's desk. She thought it looked very interesting and yummy. She wanted to taste some candy, but she knew it was not hers. + +She waited until the teacher left the room. Then she ran to the desk and opened the jar. She grabbed a handful of candy and put it in her mouth. She expected it to be sweet and good, but it was not. It was bitter and bad. She spat it out and felt sick. She looked at the jar and saw a label. It said: "Medicine for cough. Do not eat. Very strong." + +Sara felt very sorry and scared. She had done a bad thing. She had taken something that was not hers. She had not listened to the teacher. She had hurt her mouth and stomach. She heard the teacher coming back. She did not know what to do. + +The teacher saw Sara and the jar. She was very angry and sad. She asked Sara why she had eaten the medicine. Sara told the truth. She said she was sorry. The teacher said she had to go to the nurse. She said she had to call Sara's mom. She said Sara had to learn a lesson. + +Sara cried and wished she had not eaten the medicine. She wished she had been good and patient. She learned that it was wrong to take things that were not hers. She learned that it was important to listen to the teacher. She learned that interesting things are not always good things. She learned that candy is not medicine. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a big box in the park. They think it is a car. They get inside the box and pretend to drive. + +"Beep beep!" Ben says. He holds a stick like a wheel. "We are going to the zoo!" + +"Yay!" Lily says. She holds a paper like a map. "We will see the lions and the monkeys!" + +They have fun in the box. They make noises like animals. They laugh and smile. But then, a man comes. He is angry. He says the box is his. He says they have to get out. + +"Hey, you kids!" the man says. "This is my box! You can't play with it! You need a license to drive a car!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They do not know what a license is. They think the man is mean. They want to stay in the box. + +"Please, mister," Lily says. "We are sorry. We just want to play. We did not hurt your box." + +The man looks at Lily. He sees her big eyes and her cute nose. He feels sorry for her. He thinks she is sweet. + +"Okay, okay," the man says. "You can play for a little while. But then you have to go. And don't touch anything else." + +"Thank you, mister," Ben says. He is happy. He gives the man a hug. "You are nice." + +The man smiles. He hugs Ben back. He thinks he is brave. + +"You're welcome, kid," the man says. "But remember, driving is serious. You need a license to drive a real car. And you need to follow the rules." + +Lily and Ben nod. They understand. They want to be good. They get back in the box. They pretend to drive again. + +"Beep beep!" Ben says. He holds the stick. "We are going to the park!" + +"Yay!" Lily says. She holds the paper. "We will see the swings and the slide!" + +They have fun in the box. They make noises like birds. They laugh and smile. Then, they do something else. They kiss. + +They kiss because they are friends. They kiss because they are happy. They kiss because they are fine. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with trucks in the yard. They had many trucks of different colors and sizes. But Tim's favorite truck was a big red one. He called it Big Red. + +One day, Sam asked Tim if he could play with Big Red. Tim said yes, but only for a little while. He said he would return Big Red soon. Sam was happy and took Big Red to the sandbox. He made hills and roads and bridges with the sand. He had a lot of fun with Big Red. + +But Tim was not happy. He missed Big Red. He wanted to play with it too. He went to the sandbox and saw Sam still playing with Big Red. He said to Sam, "Give me back Big Red. It is my truck. You said you would return it soon." + +Sam looked at Tim and said, "But I am not done playing with it. It is a nice truck. Can I play with it a little more?" + +Tim shook his head and said, "No, you can't. It is mine. You have many other trucks to play with. I only have one Big Red. Give it to me now." + +Sam and Tim started to argue. They both pulled Big Red from each other. They were angry and sad. They did not act like best friends. + +Then they heard a voice. It was Tim's mom. She came to the yard and saw them fighting. She said, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting over a truck?" + +Tim and Sam stopped pulling and looked at Tim's mom. They both said, "It is my truck. He won't give it back." + +Tim's mom said, "No, it is not your truck. It is Tim's truck. He was nice to share it with you, Sam. But you have to return it when he asks you. That is the rule of sharing. And Tim, you have to be patient and kind with your friend. You can't take back your truck when he is still playing with it. That is not nice. You have to wait for your turn. That is the rule of playing." + +Tim and Sam listened to Tim's mom. They felt sorry for what they did. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We are sorry, friend." + +Tim's mom said, "It is okay. I am glad you are sorry. Now, why don't you play together with your trucks? You have many trucks to choose from. You don't need to fight over one truck. You can share and take turns. That is what best friends do." + +Tim and Sam nodded and smiled. They said, "Yes, mom. Yes, friend." + +They hugged each other and said, "We are best friends." + +They returned Big Red to Tim and picked another truck to play with. They played with their trucks in the yard. They made hills and roads and bridges with the sand. They had a lot of fun with their trucks. They were happy and regular. +Tim likes to watch cartoons on TV. He likes the funny animals and the bright colors. He laughs when they do silly things. But sometimes his mom says he has to turn off the TV and do something else. She says too much TV is not good for him. + +One day, Tim wants to watch his favorite cartoon. He sees it is on the TV guide. He runs to the living room and turns on the TV. He sits on the couch and waits for the cartoon to start. He is very happy. + +But then his mom comes in. She sees Tim watching TV. She says, "Tim, you have to turn off the TV now. You have to do your homework. You have to learn your letters and numbers. You can watch TV later, after you finish your homework." + +Tim does not want to turn off the TV. He wants to watch his cartoon. He says, "No, mom, please. I want to watch my cartoon. It is my favorite. It is very funny. Please, mom, please." + +His mom shakes her head. She says, "No, Tim, you have to do your homework first. It is important. It will help you grow and learn. You can watch your cartoon another time. Come on, Tim, let's go to your room and do your homework." + +She takes Tim by the hand and leads him to his room. Tim is very sad. He does not want to do his homework. He wants to watch his cartoon. He thinks his mom is not fair. He thinks she is preventing him from having fun. He does not understand why she is doing this. + +He goes to his room and sits on his desk. He looks at his homework. He sees letters and numbers. He does not like them. He thinks they are boring. He wishes he could watch his cartoon instead. He looks out the window. He sees the sky. It is clear and blue. He thinks maybe he could go outside and play. He thinks maybe his mom would let him do that. He thinks maybe that would be more fun than doing his homework. He thinks maybe he could watch his cartoon later, when his mom is not looking. He thinks maybe he could sneak to the living room and turn on the TV. He thinks maybe he could do that. He smiles. He has an idea. He gets up from his desk. He opens his door. He looks around. He does not see his mom. He thinks now is his chance. He runs to the living room. He turns on the TV. He looks for his cartoon. He hopes it is still on. He hopes he did not miss it. He hopes he can watch it. He hopes his mom does not catch him. He hopes he can have some fun. He hopes he can enjoy his cartoon. He hopes he can do that. He hopes. He hopes. He hopes. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big sheet on the grass. It is white and soft. + +"Look, a big sheet!" Ben says. "Let's play with it!" + +"OK!" Mia says. "What can we do with it?" + +Ben has an idea. He takes the sheet and wraps it around his head. He looks like a ghost. + +"Boo!" he says. "I am a ghost! I will scare you!" + +Mia laughs. She thinks Ben is funny. She takes the sheet and wraps it around her head too. + +"Boo!" she says. "I am a ghost too! I will scare you back!" + +They run around the park, pretending to be ghosts. They have fun. + +But then, a big dog sees them. The dog does not like ghosts. The dog barks and runs after them. The dog is fast and angry. + +"Help!" Ben and Mia say. "A big dog!" + +They try to run away, but the sheet is too big. They trip and fall. The sheet covers them. They cannot see. + +The dog catches them. The dog bites the sheet. The dog bites Ben and Mia too. They scream and cry. It hurts. + +A man sees them. The man is the owner of the sheet and the dog. He runs to them. He pulls the dog away. He takes the sheet off them. + +"What are you doing?" he says. "This is my sheet! And this is my dog! You should not play with them!" + +He is angry. He does not give them the sheet. He does not say sorry. He takes the sheet and the dog and leaves. + +Ben and Mia are sad and hurt. They have no sheet. They have no fun. They have a bad ending. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their bikes. They liked to ride fast and make noises. They saw a big sign that said "No bikes allowed". Ben wanted to go in, but Lily was scared. + +"Let's go in, Lily. It looks fun. No one will see us," Ben said. + +"No, Ben. The sign says no. We need a license to go in. We don't have one. We can get in trouble," Lily said. + +"What is a license? I don't know that word. It sounds silly. Come on, Lily. It's harmless. We won't hurt anything," Ben said. + +He pushed his bike past the sign and went in. Lily followed him, but she was nervous. She looked around and saw flowers, trees, and a pond. She also saw a man in a uniform. He was holding a whistle and a badge. He saw Ben and Lily and blew his whistle. + +"Hey, you two. Stop right there. You can't ride your bikes here. This is a nature reserve. You need a license to enter. You are breaking the rules. Come here now," the man said. + +Ben and Lily were scared. They tried to turn around and go back, but the man was faster. He caught them and took their bikes. He was angry and stern. He told them they had to wait for their parents to come and get them. He also said they had to pay a fine for trespassing. + +Ben and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They wished they had listened to Lily and not gone in. They learned that a license was a paper that gave you permission to do something. They also learned that harmless was not always true. Sometimes, things that seemed harmless could cause problems. They decided to never break the rules again. +Tom and Sue were bored. They had no toys to play with. They looked around the room and saw a hanger on the floor. Tom had an idea. + +"Let's make a boat with the hanger," he said to Sue. + +"How?" Sue asked. + +"Look, we can bend the hanger like this, and use a paper for the sail," Tom said, showing Sue his plan. + +They worked hard to make the boat. They used tape and crayons to decorate the sail. They were proud of their boat. + +"Let's sail it in the bathtub," Sue said. + +They filled the bathtub with water and put the boat in. They blew on the sail and watched the boat move. + +"Wow, it works!" Tom said. + +"It's fun!" Sue said. + +They played with the boat for a long time. They made waves and noises. They pretended to be pirates and explorers. They forgot they were bored. + +Mom came to check on them. She saw the water on the floor and the hanger in the tub. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. + +"We're sailing our boat," Tom said. + +"We made it with a hanger and a paper," Sue said. + +Mom shook her head. She was glad they were creative, but she was not glad they made a mess. + +"Boys and girls, I'm proud of your boat, but you can't use a hanger for that. It's not safe. And you can't splash water everywhere. It's not clean. You have to be careful and respectful with your things and your space," she said. + +Tom and Sue felt sorry. They did not mean to upset Mom. They apologized and helped her clean up. They learned their lesson. + +They still liked their boat, but they decided to sail it in a bowl instead. They also asked Mom for some real toys. Mom smiled and hugged them. She loved them very much. +Lily was a rabbit who loved to hop. She hopped all day long, from the garden to the meadow, from the meadow to the forest, and from the forest to the lake. She was very happy and had many friends. + +One day, she found a big yellow banana on the ground. She had never seen a banana before, and she was very curious. She picked it up and smelled it. It smelled sweet and yummy. She decided to take it home and eat it later. + +But on her way home, she met Ben, a monkey who was looking for his banana. He saw Lily holding his banana and he was very angry. He said, "Hey, that's my banana! Give it back to me!" + +Lily was scared and said, "No, I found it first! It's mine!" + +Ben said, "No, it's not! I dropped it by accident when I was swinging from the trees. It's my lunch!" + +Lily and Ben started to argue and tug at the banana. They were both very stubborn and did not want to share. They pulled so hard that the banana broke in half and fell to the ground. They both looked at the banana and felt sad. + +Then, they heard a voice behind them. It was Sam, a squirrel who was watching them from a branch. He said, "You two are very silly. You wasted a good banana because you did not want to share. Sharing is caring. If you had shared, you would have both had a tasty snack and a new friend. Now, you have nothing but a mess." + +Lily and Ben realized that Sam was right. They felt sorry for what they had done. They said, "You're right, Sam. We were silly. We're sorry. Can we still be friends?" + +Sam said, "Of course, you can. But first, you have to tidy up the mess you made. Then, you can come with me. I have some nuts and berries that I can share with you." + +Lily and Ben nodded and smiled. They picked up the banana peels and threw them in a bin. Then, they followed Sam to his tree. They shared the nuts and berries and had a nice chat. They learned to be more generous and friendly. They also learned to love hopping, swinging, and climbing together. They became good friends and had many adventures. +The sun was shining in the clear sky. Sylvia and her dad were at the golf course. She pushed her golf cart and laughed. They stopped at their ball, and her dad gave her a club. She took a big swing and the ball flew across the green. + +After they made it around the course, they were both tired. Her dad said it was time to take a nap. They both layed down in the grass and closed their eyes. Sylvia felt the warm sun on her face and soon fell asleep. + +She woke up a few hours later feeling refreshed. The sky was still clear, and the sun was sinking lower in the sky. Sylvia looked up at her dad and said, "Let's do the golf course again tomorrow!" +Once upon a time there was a parrot who lived in a tree. The parrot was happy and loved to fly around in the sky. + +One day the parrot decided to fly to the big, blue river. As he flew over the river he saw a big, rough fish. The fish looked angry and was ready to strike! + +The parrot was scared and flew back to his tree very quickly. He was so scared that he hid in his tree for the rest of the day. + +The next morning, the parrot decided to be brave and fly to the river again. But as he flew over the river he stayed far away from the rough fish. He was so happy that he didn't get struck! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very curious about the world. One day, Lucy was in her garden, playing with her pet kitty. Suddenly, she saw a stranger. He looked quite strange to Lucy. She wondered who this stranger was. + +Lucy was scared of him at first, but she was very brave and decided to approach him. She asked the stranger what his name was but he had a bitter look on his face and just walked away. Lucy wondered where the stranger was going. + +The little girl watched as the stranger walked away. She wished she knew why he was so bitter and why he didn't want to talk to her. But Lucy knew that the stranger was gone now. + +She went back to playing with her kitty and never saw the stranger again. But sometimes she still wonders what kind of person he was and why he was so bitter. +Once upon a time there was a big, attractive leopard. His name was Leo and he liked to explore the world around him. Every morning he would take a long walk out in the wilderness and when he returned he was usually rather messy. + +One day, Leo decided to head back to his den and discovered that his den was very dirty. He thought to himself "What can I do?" + +He had an idea. He wiped the walls of his den with his paws, and it made them so clean and tidy! + +Then he saw a mouse, scurrying across the floor. He thought it would be even better to wipe the floor too. He licked his paws and used them to wipe the ground. + +When he finished he looked around and the den looked so much cleaner! Leo was proud of himself and he knew that he had done a great job. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl who liked to explore outside. One day, she and her mommy went for a walk in the park. The girl was so excited and skipped ahead of her mommy, happy to explore. + +Suddenly, she came to a big, deep pond. It sparkled in the sun and the girl wanted to take a closer look. She moved closer and closer to the edge of the pond. It was dangerous, but the girl didn't know it. + +Just then, her mommy called out "No!" and ran to her. The girl was so surprised that she stepped back and slipped. She tumbled backwards and hit her lip on a rock. The girl was scared and started to cry. + +Her mommy hugged her tightly and wiped her tears. She told her daughter how dangerous the pond was and how much she would miss her if something bad had happened. The girl was so thankful and hugged her mommy back. Now, she knows to always stay away from dangerous places! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Nina. She lived in a big city and loved to explore new places. One day, when Nina was walking around, she could feel an urge to go somewhere. It was a feeling she had never felt before. She decided to follow the urge. + +As she walked, the urge kept getting stronger and soon the stir of excitement engulfed her. Suddenly, Nina arrived at a park she had never been before. She looked around and everything was so nice, beautiful and normal. + +Nina felt so happy and excited that she began to laugh and skip around. She stopped in front of a matching set of swings and tried to swing higher and higher. She felt like she was flying! + +Before she knew it, the sun was starting to set and it was time to go home. As she strolled back, she was filled with joy and anticipation of her next adventure. +Once there was an impatient little girl called May. She loved packing up her toys and taking them wherever she went. + +One day, May was packing up her toys and getting ready to go when a tornado came nearby! May was scared and ran to her room as fast as she could. She quickly packed her favourite blanket, teddy bear and some clothes, then grabbed her parents and hid in the cellar. + +The tornado passed and May and her parents realised they were safe. May quickly ran to her room to unpack all her toys and belongings. She was relieved that her things were safe from the tornado. + +May kept packing and unpacking her toys and blankets whenever she was feeling impatient so that she could feel safe and ready for whatever life threw at her! +Jimmy had a special friend, their names was Rhinoceros. Every day Jimmy would go and play with Rhinoceros in the jungle. It was always very wet in the jungle and Rhinoceros liked to stay by a big pond. Jimmy would take a red ball and they would throw it back and forth. + +One day, Jimmy threw the ball very far and it ended up in a cave. He tried to stay calm but he was worried. He looked deep into the cave and saw a rhinoceros laying on the ground. It had big tusks and a big horn on its head, just like Rhinoceros. Jimmy knew he had to get the ball but it was very dark deep in the cave. He decided to stay brave and go in. + +As Jimmy looked closer he could see that the rhinoceros was sleeping. He crept closer, very slowly. Just as he reached for the ball, the rhinoceros awoke and started to charge at him! Jimmy screamed and quickly jumped away. + +He ran back to where he came from, but the rhinoceros chased him. When Jimmy reached the pond, the rhinoceros jumped into the water. Jimmy was very wet and scared, but he stayed brave and quickly ran back home. He never saw his special friend Rhinoceros again. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very wise and always had interesting stories to tell. Every week she would give a lecture in the park. + +One day, a little boy named Max came to her lecture. He was only three years old, and he really wanted to hear what the old lady had to say. + +"Can I still listen?" he asked. + +"Of course!" replied the lady. + +Max was so excited about the lecture that he decided to print it so he wouldn't forget. He asked the old lady if he could print her lecture. She was so happy that she gave him a big hug and said, "Yes, of course, you can print my lecture!" + +Max ran home and printed off the old lady's lecture. Now he could remember what she said so he could share it with his friends and family. He was so happy that he had his own copy of the lecture. The old lady was very pleased too! +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl. She liked to explore the world and play outside. She never stopped smiling and laughing. + +One day while she was playing, she heard a loud noise in the forest. It sounded like an animal, so she went to investigate. + +When she got there, she saw a big, scary monster! She felt scared and helpless. The monster was growling and looking at her. + +But then the monster smiled and said, "Welcome! I'm not scary; I'm a friendly monster. I'm just taking a nap." + +The little girl felt relieved and welcomed the monster. They became friends and played together every day. Together, they explored the forest and life was filled with fun and joy. +The day was special. Mummy, Daddy and little Jack were going to celebrate. They put on their best clothes and went to the farm. + +At the farm, there were lots of animals. Jack saw fat sheep eating the grass. He wanted to pet them but they ran away. + +Then they all ate in the picnic area. Daddy got some special drink that made Mummy and Daddy happy. They celebrated by singing and laughing. + +Jack was happy too. He laughed and clapped and the sheep stood around looking at the family. + +Soon it was time to go home. Jack looked back at the fat sheep and waved goodbye. + +Mummy and Daddy were so proud of how much Jack had enjoyed the day. They said he was a very special boy, and celebrated him too! +Once upon a time there were two best friends, a leopard and a rabbit. They would run and play together all day long in the warm sun. + +One day, the leopard said to the rabbit, “Let’s go explore the forest. I hear there are yummy treats!†The rabbit smiled and nodded in agreement. + +So off they went, exploring the dark and mysterious forest. Soon enough the rabbit stopped and sniffed the air. “There is something yummy over in that direction!†he said. + +The leopard and rabbit started running in the direction of the delicious smell. After a few more minutes, they stopped in front of a big tree. At the foot of the tree was a basket of delicious treats! + +The rabbit reminded the leopard, “We should only take one treat each, otherwise there won't be enough for everyone!†+ +The leopard agreed, and they both grabbed one treat each before running back to the sun. The leopard enjoyed his treat, and was reminded just how yummy the treats in the forest were. +Once there was a little girl who loved the sweet smell of her lawn. Every day she went outside and smelled its sweet aroma. + +One day, her grandmother visited and gave her a present. Inside of it was a very special toy. She had been waiting to play with it, so she couldn't wait to take it outside. + +She took the toy and raced to the lawn. When she got there, she realized it was not so sweet. It was dry and brown and didn't smell nice. + +The little girl was sad, and she decided to return the toy to her grandmother. She took it back to her grandmother's house and the grandmother gave her something else instead. + +This time, it was a jar of fresh flower petals. She put some on the lawn, and it began to smell sweet again. She felt very happy and played on the lawn until she had to go home. +Once upon a time there were two little friends. One was named Sam and the other was named Sue. Sam had a cross he found in the garden. Every day he would play with it and show it to Sue. + +One day, Sue asked to hold the cross but Sam said no. She said that she wanted to touch it, but Sam kept saying no. Sue didn't understand why, and she kept asking. + +Sam said, “It's my cross. You can't have it, but I want to show you how I can make it move.†He held up the cross, and with some clever thinking, he gently moved it back and forth. Sue was amazed at how Sam had resisted. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to be clever and resist giving someone what they want. Sharing is important but that doesn't mean you have to give away something that means a lot to you. +Once there was a little boy who was named Jack. Jack was always very ready. He was always ready to do anything that was asked of him. Jack was brave and he always wanted to know the truth. + +One day, Jack was playing with his toys in the park when he saw an old man. The old man said he had something special to show Jack. Jack was ready to see what the old man had. + +The old man pulled out a sharp knife. He told Jack he was going to show him how to use it. Jack was scared but he wanted to learn the truth. He knew this was important. + +The old man showed Jack how to use the sharp knife. But as Jack was practicing, the old man took him by surprise and grabbed him by the arm. He held the sharp knife up to Jack's throat and said, "This is the truth now. You are my prisoner and you will never be ready again." + +Jack was scared and ran away as fast as he could. He was never ready for what the old man had planned but it was the truth and Jack learned a very important lesson that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was three years old and was very ignorant. He needed a photo of his family. So, he asked his mom and dad if they could get him one. + +They didn’t understand why the boy needed the photo and thought he was being silly. So, instead of helping the boy, they ignored him. + +Finally, the boy got so upset that he started to cry. He cried and cried until his mom and dad had to give in. But it was already too late. The boy was so hurt, he never asked them for anything ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. The girl was walking by a river. Suddenly, she saw a wave coming towards her. She looked closely, and to her surprise, she saw something inside the wave. It was an eye! + +The girl was scared and started to cry. She didn't know what to do. Then, she felt like a hand patted her back. She looked around and no one was there. Suddenly, she saw a big bird in the air. + +The bird was waving to her! She was so happy to see an animal wave to her. She waved back with a smile on her face. Then, the bird flew away. + +The girl was not scared anymore. She learned that some things that look disgusting, like that wave with an eye, can actually make us happy. +Once upon a time there was a big lumber mill. Every day, the miller polished the lumber. His work was hard. + +One day, he said to one of the workers, "I wish I had a polish that worked faster to get the job done." + +"Maybe you will!" the worker said. + +The next day, a big cart stopped at the lumber mill. The miller was amazed to see a big machine that could polish the lumber much faster. + +The miller was so happy. He said, "Now I can get the job done faster and make more lumber!" + +And true to the worker's prediction, the miller was able to polish the lumber quickly. Ever since that day, the lumber mill was always humming with activity! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who liked to eat delicious treats. One day, Timmy was walking around and he saw a big, smooth novel on the ground. He was curious and picked it up. He saw lots of exciting words on the pages and he wanted to eat it! + +Timmy opened the novel and popped a page into his mouth. It tasted sweet and yummy. He couldn't believe it! He kept eating more and soon the entire novel was gone. Timmy was so full and happy! + +He thanked the book for being so tasty and smooth then he quickly ran off. He couldn't wait to tell his friends about the amazing things he had eaten. He would remember this day forever! +One day, a boy called Jack wanted to join his friends. They all wanted to play with a file, but Jack had not been fast enough to catch it. + +Jack's friends were sad because Jack wasn't playing the game, but Jack did not want to give up. He said, "Don't worry, I'll join you next time!" + +Sometime later, Jack was ready. He was much faster this time because he had practiced! So when the file was thrown into the air, Jack grabbed it before any of his friends. Everyone cheered as Jack held the file close. He had joined his friends and played the game! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Daphne. She was three years old and loved to play in her garden. One day, she was looking at the bright blue sky, when she noticed something enormous. It was a huge box with a bright green screen on the front. + +Confused, Daphne asked her Mom, ‘What is that?’. +Her Mom shrugged and said, ‘I guess it’s some kind of machine.’ + +Exited and full of curiosity, Daphne ran towards the enormous machine and started to press the big buttons. She jumped with surprise when the huge screen lit up with colorful pictures. She clapped her hands, smiled, and started to play. + +After what seemed like an eternity, Daphne’s Mom came out and said, 'It looks like you found a computer, Daphne! Let's go inside and make supper now.' +Daphne smiled, ran back inside the house, and stopped to look at the sky one last time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She was three years old and very curious. One day she went to a park and saw a pretty chair. She asked her dad if she could have the chair and he said yes. + +Amy was so excited and she promised to take good care of it. She ran home and sat in the chair with a big smile. She loved how pretty it was and looked forward to using it every day. + +The next day, Amy put a soft blanket on the chair and put her stuffed bear in it. She loved sitting in the pretty chair while reading stories with her bear. + +Every day, Amy would visit the chair, give it a hug, and tell it how much she loved it. She promised her chair that she would always take care of it, no matter what. + +Amy and the chair were best friends and they would remain so for many years. +Once upon a time, there lived a clumsy bear who was always stumbling around. One day, he was walking through the forest when he tripped over a tree root and tumbled to the ground. He was so clumsy that he hurt his leg and couldn't get up. + +The other animals in the forest noticed the bear and came over to help him. One of them said, "We should call a doctor to help him." But another animal said, "No, let's call an ambulance and take him to the hospital." + +The bear insisted, "No, I don't need an ambulance. I can walk to the hospital if you all help me." All of the animals tried to convince the bear to get an ambulance, but he was adamant. He was sure he could make it to the hospital. + +So the bear tried to stand, but the pain was too great and he had to sit back down. That's when they all knew - he would need an ambulance after all. The animals called for help, and soon an ambulance came to rescue the clumsy bear and take him to the hospital. + +He was still a bit embarrassed, but grateful that all of the animals had insisted on an ambulance - it was the only way he could get the help he needed. The end. +Jack was a playful and creative three year old. He wanted to learn all sorts of amazing things. He often took a walk with his mom and dad around the neighborhood. But one day, he noticed something strange. + +It was a school, with lots of children running around. With wide, curious eyes Jack asked his parents why they weren't going in, and they both looked at each other and said, "We regret to tell you, Jack, that you can't go in until you're a little bit older." + +Jack was sad, but he tried to put on a brave face. He promised himself that he'd learn more in this new and mysterious place. + +Time passed and Jack turned six. His parents finally took him to school and as soon as he walked through the door, he knew he belonged. He felt excited and ready to learn. He saw all the kids there and felt like he was part of something special. + +Turns out, the school was full of creative pupils that Jack had seen that day so long ago. Jack was now one of them and he was so happy. He had no idea that this moment would be the beginning of a great adventure. He was excited for what was to come. + +Throughout his school journey, Jack used his creativity to explore and learn lots of new and exciting things. He looked back and smiled, thankful for the moment he had been waiting for. He would never regret his +John and his mommy were getting ready for a trip. Mommy was very organized. She had a big bag and was busy packing. She put in a toy for John and a snack for him too. + +When all the things were packed, John and his mommy were ready to go. They went to the airport and hopped on an airplane. John was so excited, he could hardly stand it! + +When they reached their destination, they went to their hotel. It was so exciting! Mommy unpacked all their stuff and John went exploring. There were lots of things to do and before he knew it, it was time to go home. + +Mommy packed all the things up and they got ready to go back home. On the way home, Mommy gave John his snack and he ate it quickly. He was so happy and had a great time on his trip. +Mommy and Katya were playing in the garden. Mommy had a big, flat, board. It was modern, with colourful spots and stripes. + +"Let's pretend," said Mommy. + +Katya was excited. She liked pretending. + +"I'm going to be a dinosaur," she said. +Katya made a roaring sound and ran around the garden pretending to be a big, scary dinosaur. + +Mommy laughed. She put the board on the ground and sat down. + +"What are we pretending now?" asked Katya. + +"Let's pretend we're in a boat on a river," said Mommy. She made the board rock from side to side. + +Katya climbed onto the board and the two of them imagined the boat sailing down the river. They made the boat sail around and around, laughing as it rocked from side to side. + +Finally, after their fun pretend journey, the boat reached its destination and they climbed off. + +"That was fun," said Katya, "Let's pretend again tomorrow!" +Once there was a little boy named Max. Everyday Max would peek around the house to find something fun to play with. Today, he was very excited. He was going to have a lunch picnic outside with his mom, and he wanted to make sure everything was just right. + +Max decided to tidy up the picnic blanket. He made sure to put everything away neatly. Then he ran around to peek for some fun things. He found a kite, a frisbee and a ball. He put them all in a basket and carried them over to the picnic blankets. + +Max was so excited for lunch. His mom made sandwiches and fruit, and had even made a special picnic lunch for them both. It was the perfect lunch for a nice day outside in the sun. + +Max and his mom ate and played for hours. It was the best possible day and Max was sure he had the tidiest picnic around. He was so happy that he had peeked around and had found the perfect things to make it the best lunch ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little elephant. He liked to swim in the deep ocean. He thought it was fun and cool to splash around and kick his trunk. + +One day, the little elephant decided to go swimming even deeper. He looked around and figured out which way to go. He swam and swam until he felt the water getting much deeper. + +He was a bit scared, but he kept swimming. Soon enough, the little elephant found an amazing surprise. It was a big trunk! He was so happy and excited to find it. + +He swam around the trunk lots of times, discovering the different shapes and bumps in it. Then he floated on the trunk and rested. + +The little elephant had a great time. He decided that he’d always come back to this special deep place to explore and to swim. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lulu. She wanted to go to the park so she set off walking with her mom. Along the way, they passed a huge, unknown tree. Lulu was curious and wanted to explore, so they stopped to have a look. + +They noticed something strange in the tree: a sugar pot! They weren't sure why it was there, so they opened it up to have a peek. Inside the pot were lots of colorful, sparkly beads. Lulu was so excited. She picked up a few and held them close. + +Just then, an old owl flew down from the tree and settled on a branch. He looked at Lulu and said, "I have been watching you. I'm going to give you this sugar pot, so you can make something special out of the beads." Lulu thanked the owl and put the beads back in the pot. + +Mom and Lulu eventually made it to the park, but Lulu had something else on her mind: what should she make with the sugar pot and its colorful beads? She was excited to find out, and she promised the old owl that she would make something special. +One day, Jack wanted to go exploring in the forest. He asked his mom if he could go, and she said he could, as long as he was very careful. She reminded him to watch out for traps in the forest. + +Jack was so excited, he ran out the door. As he walked along, he noticed a healthy looking rabbit nearby. Jack decided to offer the rabbit some food, so he pulled an apple from his pocket. The rabbit approached him and took the apple, nibbling away. + +Suddenly Jack noticed a trap. It had an apple as bait, so he knew the trap was meant for the rabbit. He rushed over and carefully opened the trap door, so the rabbit could escape. + +The rabbit hopped away, happy and free. Jack felt proud that he had escaped the trap. He smiled and went on with his exploring, feeling healthy and happy. +Once a little boy named Henry was walking through the park and he noticed a melon. He picked it up and looked at it. He thought it was the prettiest fruit he had ever seen. He decided to take it home and asked his mom if they could eat it. + +"No," said his mom. "That melon looks very bitter. You won't like it." + +Henry disagreed and thought he would love it. He begged his mom to give it a try. + +"Okay," his mom said finally, "but if you don't like it, then you'll have to eat something else." + +Henry smiled and brought the melon inside. He cut it open and they both took a bite. On the first bite they both made funny faces, it was really bitter! + +Henry's mom said "See, I told you it was bitter." + +Henry replied "It's still really pretty though." + +They both laughed and ate the melon anyway. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man. He had a lot of money and bought lots of fancy things. But he wanted something special. + +So, he went to the store and bought a cushion. It had shiny gold swirls and sparkles. He was really happy with it. + +When he got home, he went to his room and signed the cushion. He was so proud of himself, he wanted everyone to know that this cushion was his! + +He showed it to his family and friends and they all admired it. Everyone was so happy for the rich man. They all smiled and clapped and said it was the best cushion ever! + +The rich man had his own cushion and was so proud. And from that day on he treasured it like no other. +Mum and Dad were excited. It was the big sports day. They were getting ready for a special day. + +Mum said, "Good luck, sweetheart." She gave her a big hug and a kiss. + +Dad said, "Let's go." He opened the door and they all pushed through the doorway. + +At the sports ground, everyone was so excited. Mum and Dad cheered and shouted encouragement. It was really loud. + +At the end of the day, there was a big ceremony. Most of the people had prizes and certificates. Then suddenly, the last prize was announced: a big trophy. + +Mum and Dad shouted, "Yes!" They were so proud. + +Then, Dad went to get the trophy. He tried to push it off the stage to take it home, but it was too heavy. Dad pushed and pushed, but it wouldn't budge. + +The atmosphere had gone very quiet. Then it became awkward. Everyone was looking around not knowing what to do. + +Dad got very red in the face, he had tried very hard. But the trophy stayed in place, so it was a very rough ending for Dad. +Once upon a time, there was a clever boy. He had a special brush. Every day, the boy would brush his hair until it was shiny and neat. But he did not just want to keep his hair looking nice. He also wanted to keep his brush safe and make sure no one else could use it. + +So the boy came up with an idea. He took the brush and locked it away. He put it in a safe box, far away from everyone else. "My brush is safe now," the boy said with a smile on his face. + +One day, the boy came back to the box to unlock it, but he couldn't. It had been locked too tight and he didn't have the key. He tried his hardest but the lock wouldn't open. + +The boy was sad for a moment, but then he remembered how clever he was. He quickly used his own clever ideas to open the lock. He figured out how to open the lock and the box came open! + +The boy smiled and grabbed his brush. He had used his own clever ideas to outsmart the lock, and now his brush was safe. The boy was proud of himself and kept brushing his hair until it was as neat as it could be. +Once upon a time there was a cat. This cat was so amazing that it made all the other cats look boring. It was incredible! + +Every morning he would go out for a walk, and on this particular morning he saw something strange. Up ahead he saw a big yawn wide open in the ground. How strange! He had to take a look. + +So the cat bravely jumped in the yawn. He couldn't believe what he saw when he went inside. Everywhere he looked were incredible things - a big slide, a bouncy castle, and a swing. He had never seen anything like it! + +The cat was so excited that he decided to stay and play all day long. He had the most incredible time! When the night came and it was time to go home, the cat yawned. He was so tired after all the fun he had had. +Once upon a time there was a very large mailbox. It was really special, and the children thought it was really special too. + +One day two little children, a brother and sister, were walking down the street. They noticed the large mailbox and pointed it out. + +“Look, it’s a really big mailbox,†the boy said. + +“We should separate to check it out,†his sister replied. + +So the brother and sister each went to one side of the mailbox. The brother moved some leaves and discovered a key. The sister found a door. + +With their new key, the brother opened the door. Inside the mailbox were lots of presents! + +They were excited, but then the brother said, “We should have stayed together. We shouldn’t separate when we explore.†+ +The brother and sister realized it was much safer when they were together. + +The moral of the story is that it’s important to always stick together, especially when exploring. This way, you won’t miss out on any surprises! +Billy was very happy. He was on his way to a party. He was wearing his best shirt and shorts. + +When he arrived, all his friends were already there. They were all playing and having fun. + +The party was outside and it was very hot, so Billy decided to go and bathe. He cooled off in the pool and it felt great! + +Everyone was so happy to see Billy after his bathe. They were all laughing and playing together. + +It was a wonderful party and Billy was very happy when it finished. He had a wonderful day. +One day, a little boy named Jack stood at the edge of the ocean. He wanted to touch the water and feel the coolness. But there were two big signs that said, "Don't Lie". + +Jack didn't understand and asked his father what it meant. His father said, "Don't do something that isn't true." Jack nodded and looked back at the ocean. + +A few days later, Jack's best friend, Jamie, came to play. Jack wanted to show her the ocean. He remembered the signs and asked Jamie, "Do you want to lie in the ocean?" Jamie said, "Yes!" + +So Jack and Jamie went to the beach and lied down in the water. But what they didn't know was that the area was full of dead fish. It was too late when they noticed the smell. They ran away, scared and sad. + +The moral of this story is, we should always listen to the signs and do what is right. If we don't, bad things might happen. +Beth trust her parents to look after her. She enjoyed playing with them and felt safe in their care. They would take her to a special place, called a shelter, where she would be excited to play. + +One day, Beth's parents announced they were going to the shelter that day. Beth was so excited, she couldn't wait! + +At the shelter, Beth's parents told her they were going to trust her. She was to explore the area on her own and see what there was to learn. + +Beth went all around the shelter, discovering fun and interesting things. She was so excited to see interesting creatures and plants all around. + +When Beth came back, her parents told her that the shelter was a safe place for her. They showed her the importance of trust, and explained that by trusting her, they were teaching her that she too could protect and care for herself. Beth was so proud to have learned about trust and the importance of feeling safe. She was happy to spend more time with her family at the shelter. +Once upon a time, there was a famous office. It was full of important people and everybody wanted to work there. One day, a little kid named Tom forgot to lock the office when he left. That night, an evil man snuck in and stole all of the important things. + +Tom was so scared that he ran away. He told the police, but they couldn't find the thief. This made the people in the office very upset. They were very mad at Tom and they decided to kick him out of the office forever. + +Tom was so sad that he had lost the office. Everywhere he went, people would talk about how he wasn't good enough to work there. Everyone would say, "That's Tom, the kid who lost the famous office". + +Tom never found the office and he never found the thief. He was always sad that he was no longer part of the famous office. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Bella. Bella was very happy and she loved to play with her toys. One morning, Bella was playing with a big piece of paper. She wanted to make something special. + +So Bella found a measure, and used it to draw a big square on the paper. She wanted it to be perfect. Then Bella used her hands to fold the edges. This was hard, but she kept trying until it was just perfect. + +Bella was very excited when she saw what she had made. She had created a charming little box. She decorated it with bright colours and sparkly stickers. Then she put her favourite toy inside, beaming like the sun with joy. + +Bella was so proud of her box, and she wanted to show it to everyone. Everywhere she went, she took it with her to show off. It made her feel special, and she loved it. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named John. John was only three years old, and he was always looking for adventure. + +One day, John decided to go for a walk in the woods. He was having lots of fun running through the trees when he saw a small pond. + +John paused as he looked at the pond. It was very clean and calm, and it made John happy. + +Suddenly, a tiny frog popped out of the water. “I have a very special promise for you,†he said. John was very curious. + +The tiny frog explained that if John jumped into the pond, he would be able to go on a wonderful adventure. + +John paused for a moment and looked into the cool pond. It looked like a lot of fun. He finally made his decision: + +“I want to take the promise,†said John. + +The tiny frog smiled and said, “Ok, let’s go!†+ +John jumped into the pond and immediately went on a magical adventure. He had so much fun exploring the forest that he made a promise to himself to come back again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Annie. Annie was only 3 years old and didn't understand much about the world yet. One day, Annie's dad took her for a walk. They walked to the park where a man was standing with an orange pistol. + +The man was yelling and Annie's dad told her to stay close and not to worry. She didn't understand what was happening. + +As the man waved the orange pistol around, Annie's dad stepped forward and started talking to him. It looked like they were having a conversation and soon the man lowered the pistol to the ground and walked away. + +Annie's dad was very brave and knew how to handle the situation. He told Annie that everything was alright, but she still didn't understand what had happened. + +But she was proud of her dad for being so brave and taking care of her. The next day, Dad explained what had happened and Annie finally understood what had happened. +Once upon a time, there was a little brave boy named Tim. He wanted to find a diamond to bring home and show his mum. + +So Tim set off on an adventure around his backyard. He looked carefully beneath the trees and bushes, but he could not find anything. + +Suddenly he heard a noise in the nearby tree. Tim shook the tree and a big diamond fell from the leaves above and landed in his hands. Tim was so very excited and hugged the diamond tight. + +He ran home to his mum. When he came home, his mum was very surprised. She said to Tim, "Oh my brave little boy, where did you find this diamond?!" + +Tim smiled and said, "I shook the tree, it fell from the leaves above and I found it." + +His mum was very proud of Tim for his brave adventure. +Jamie was an adventurous three-year-old who loved playing outside. She especially loved swimming in the pool. One day, Jamie was playing near the pool and heard a loud crashing sound. She curiously looked up and saw a big, dark cloud. + +Jamie began to worry. She had heard from the grownups that these dark clouds could sometimes destroy things. Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew, and Jamie started shaking. She was deaf to the warnings of the grownups. + +Jamie watched as the dark cloud came closer and closer until it was right above the pool. She screamed in terror as a huge lightning crack hit the pool and destroyed it. Instantly, the water was gone, and Jamie was left in disbelief. + +Jamie learned her lesson that day. She became more aware of her surroundings and listened closely to the warnings of the grownups. From that day on, Jamie was extra careful whenever she was outside – especially when a dark cloud appeared. +Once upon a time, there was a bee. She was very eager to find food for her hive. One day, she showed the other bees a pot of honey she had discovered. The other bees were so excited! They started to show each other the honey and they couldn't wait to try it. + +But then they heard a quiet voice. It was the honey's owner. He was angry that the bees had taken some of his honey. The bees were scared and flew away as fast as they could. + +The bees learned an important lesson that day. They should never take something that doesn't belong to them. They also learned that it's better to be safe than sorry. +Once upon a time there was a powerful spade. Its name was Buddy. Buddy was really strong and could dig really deep. + +Every day, Buddy loved to bathe in a huge lake. This was his favourite thing to do. Every afternoon, he would go for a swim and then come back out feeling refreshed. + +But one day, a mean person came along. He saw Buddy and wanted the spade for himself. He tried to take the spade from the lake. + +Buddy was scared and tried to fight back. He dug really deep in the sand and wrapped his grip around the handle of the spade. The bad person kept pulling and tugging, but Buddy wouldn't let go. + +Suddenly, a huge wave came and knocked the bad person over. Buddy was safe! He quickly swam away and went back to his home, where he stayed and enjoyed many more days of bathing in the lake. +Once upon a time there was a giant who rolled around the world. Everywhere he rolled, the people came out to watch in amazement. He made their liveseasy and bright. + +One day, the giant rolled into a small village. "Wow," said the village people, "we don't get many giants here". + +The giant said, "Do you want me to roll around your village, too?" + +And everyone said, "Yes, please do!" + +So the giant rolled around the village. Everything was easy and fun! + +At the end of the day, the giant said thank you and goodbye to the village people. + +Then he rolled away. + +Little did they know, the giant rolled even further and became a hero to many more people by using his amazing rolling abilities to save the day! +Jack and Sarah were playing in the garden. Jack was running around chasing butterflies and Sarah was admiring the flowers. Suddenly Sarah spotted a melon in the bushes. She called Jack to show him. + +“Look, Jack! There’s a melon,†Sarah said. + +Jack approached and looked at the delicate melon. + +“Let’s jump over it!†he declared. + +The two children grabbed the melon with their hands and then jumped over it together. They laughed and repeated the game over and over. Jack said they should race and Sarah agreed. + +The two children started running with the melon between them. Sarah was faster and she won the race easily. Then they placed the melon back in the bushes and ran away, laughing. +Jack had a modest telephone that he wanted to serve everyone. One day Jack asked mom for the telephone and she said no. Jack was sad and said that he wanted to help everyone. Mom said that he was too little for the telephone. + +Jack asked his grandparents for help. They said that with a little work, Jack could get the telephone. Grandpa said he could serve everyone if he tried his best. Jack got busy and worked hard to get the telephone. + +Finally, Jack got the telephone and he was very happy. He showed mom that he could help people using the telephone and she was impressed. + +Jack had found a way to serve everyone and he was proud of himself. He had shown that with a little work, he could help other people. +Once upon a time there was a nice family. They lived in a house and they had lots of things. One of the things they had was a dishwasher. It was nice and it worked fine. + +One day the family decided to get a new dishwasher. The old one was still good but they wanted something even better. So the family went to a store and they looked at all of the dishwashers. + +They decided on a new dishwasher. It was a nice shiny one with lots of buttons. The family was very excited and they decided to take it home that same day. + +Once they got the dishwasher to their house, they plugged it in and gave it a try. It worked like a charm - it was just what the family wanted. + +The new dishwasher was fine. The family was very happy with their choice. They knew that it would make their house much nicer and easier to take care of. The dishwasher was perfect for them. +One day, Dave was walking along outside. He saw a big red mail truck and waved to the mailman. The mailman shouted back and Dave felt very happy. + +Suddenly, he noticed something on the ground. It was a bright red ball. Dave shouted with excitement and went to pick it up. He threw it up in the air, but the wind caught it and it went straight into the mail truck. + +Dave shouted for the mailman to stop, but the mailman couldn't hear him. Dave started running, but the truck was already driving away. Dave was so sad he couldn't get his ball back. + +Dave went back home, feeling very sad. He was so happy when he saw his dad, and he told him the whole story. His dad smiled, and asked him to go to the mailbox. When Dave looked inside, he saw the bright red ball sitting there inside! + +Dave shouted with joy and hugged his dad. He happily ran back inside to play with his new ball. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Tim. He was 3 years old. + +One day, Tim was playing in the garden. Suddenly, he saw something in the sky. It was a tall island! It was in the shape of a heart. + +Tim wanted to find the island. He asked his mom to help him search. So the two of them went on a journey. + +They sailed across the sea. They sailed and sailed and sailed. Suddenly, they found the island. It was very tall, just like they saw in the sky. + +Tim was very happy. He was excited to explore the island. He could not wait to explore its tall mountains, beautiful beaches and deep valleys. +Once upon a time there was a boy who was excited for the summer. One day he decided he wanted to go on an adventure. So he took a colorful raft and went to the lake. He left it in the water and got on. He was so happy to be in the great outdoors. + +The boy went to explore the lake and all of the wonderful colorful things he could see. He swam with the fish, saw turtles and ate ice cream in the sun. He even made up games to play on the raft. + +After a while the boy began to get tired so he decided it was time to leave the raft and go home for dinner. He put the raft back in the water and said goodbye to the lake. He was so glad he was able to have an adventure on such a fun colorful raft! +Once upon a time there was a happy, family. It included two brothers. Both brothers were very different but they loved each other a lot. + +One brother was called Joe. He was very sporty and loved to play in the sun. The other brother was called Sam. He was a bit darker and preferred to stay inside. He was a bit jealous of Joe but he loved him too. + +One day, Joe was playing in the park. He had been playing tag with his friends for a while and he was getting tired. Sam came to join him in the park but he didn't want to play tag. He wanted to play hide and seek instead. + +Joe smiled. "Ok, let's play hide and seek!" he said. Sam beamed with joy and quickly ran off to hide. Joe began to count to 10 and as he reached the end he shouted, "Ready or not, here I come!" + +He looked for Sam but he couldn't find him. All he could see was darkness. Then, after a few moments, Joe noticed a figure stand up from behind the park bench. It was Sam! + +Joe ran over to him and shouted with joy. Sam was so happy his brother had found him. He was no longer jealous of Joe. They hugged and laughed together, and they stayed together until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was called Lucy and the other was called Harry. Lucy wanted to find a job, so she asked Harry for help. +Harry said he would try his best. So, the two of them went for a walk in the woods. +As they were walking, Lucy saw a big tree and she asked Harry what it was. +He replied that it was a big tree and he could see it clearly. +Lucy then asked him if he could help her find a job. Harry thought really hard and finally he said, "I'm not sure if I can help you with that, Lucy, but I can tell you this: if you work hard, you will find something you enjoy". +Lucy smiled and thanked Harry for his advice. +The moral of the story is that you can achieve anything if you put in the effort. Hard work will always pay off. +Once upon a time there was a huge shirt. It was made from the softest fabric and it felt really nice. One day, a little boy put it on and it was a bit big for him. He was excited and started to jump around in it. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and he saw that he had broken the shirt. He felt really sad and started to cry. But when he looked closer, he saw that it was still one huge shirt and it was still in one piece. He was so happy he hugged the shirt and promised to take good care of it. Ever since then, the huge shirt has been his favorite thing. +The sun was shining brightly and Sarah was so excited. It was the first day of summer and she wanted to play outside. + +"Look Mommy!" Sarah said. "There is a slide!" + +Sarah's Mom smiled. "We can play on it for a little bit," she said. + +Sarah ran to the slide and started to climb up. But then she saw the big metal grill at the top. It looked dangerous. + +"Mommy, what's that?" Sarah asked. + +"That's a grill," her Mom answered. "It'll help us slide down. Can you try it?" + +Sarah nodded and carefully stepped onto the grill. She crouched down and then pushed off. She slid down the slide and screamed with delight. + +"I love sliding!" she said. + +Her Mom smiled. "Yes, sliding can be fun, but it's also a little bit dangerous. So be careful, OK?" + +Sarah nodded. She couldn't wait to play on the slide again. +One day, a little boy named Jack was playing with his blue pin. He liked to roll it around on the ground and watch it spin. He was very careful not to break it. + +But Jack was too rough with the pin and it broke. He was very sad and began to cry. + +Then, Jack's mom came over to him and saw the broken pin. She gave him a gentle hug and said, "It's okay, Jack. We can get a new blue pin. Would you like that?" + +Jack smiled, happy that he was going to get another blue pin. He was so excited that he ran off to find something else to play with! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had two best friends: a boat, and a jet. Every day, Tim and his friends would go out on the lake and sail around in the boat. They would sometimes take turns taking the jet for a spin. + +One day, when Tim was sailing in the boat, the jet came too close by and caused a big wave which made the boat flip over. Tim felt very embarrassed, especially when his friends laughed. + +But then one of them said, "Maybe we should all make sure we don't go too close each other. That way nobody will get embarrassed." + +Tim learnt from his mistake and from then on, he and his friends would always look out for each other and make sure nobody got embarrassed or in trouble. Moral of the story: it's important to look out for your friends! +The fair was a fun place for the little girl. She loved all the lights and sounds and ran from place to place with her parents. But something was making her scared. Everywhere she looked there was a big, dark figure looming over her. It was a nightmare. + +Suddenly, the little girl reached out and grabbed her parents' hands. She was terrified of the dark figure. Her parents tried to reassure her, telling her it was just part of the fair and it wasn't real. But the girl held onto them tightly, not wanting to let go. + +The nightmare chased the little girl everywhere, but the light at the fair kept scaring it away. The girl was still scared, but eventually she regained her courage and ran away from the nightmare. As she ran, she grabbed a toy from one of the stalls and held it close to her. + +The little girl returned to her parents, who hugged her tight and told her the nightmare was gone. With the toy in her hands, she felt safe and smiled. The fair turning out to be a fun experience after all! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tom. He was very regular and liked to help his mum around the house. + +One day, Tom's mom said to him, "Tom, why don't you help me bake some cookies? Let's bake something special today." Tom was very excited and said, "That sounds great, mum!" + +Tom and his mum started to make the cookies and the kitchen quickly filled with a sweet, delicious smell. When the cookies were ready, Tom's mom said, "Look, the cookies are ready. Let's put them on the table and wait for our guest." + +Tom was curious and asked, "Who is coming, mum?" His mum said, "Grandma is coming. She will arrive soon." Tom couldn't wait for Grandma to arrive and have a taste of the cookies. + +Finally, Grandma arrived! Grandma had a big smile on her face and she said, "Oh, I can smell the cookies. They smell yummy!" Tom was very proud and said, "Mum and I made the cookies. Do you want one?" Grandma had a cookie and she said, "These cookies are delicious! The best I've ever had!" + +Tom was very happy! Together, they celebrated and ate the regular but very delicious cookies. +One day, a boy was sitting in his white seat, playing with his diary. He flipped through the pages, dreaming of his wonderful adventures. He loved the diary and imagined what would happen if he could travel to all the places he had written about. + +Suddenly, the boy heard a loud crashing noise. He jumped off his seat and quickly rushed outside. That's when he saw a big truck had run into his house. Smoke billowed from the wreckage and the boy was very scared. + +The boy realized that all his beloved diary was gone. His white seat was broken, his house destroyed and his dreams gone. He was all alone and felt incredibly sad. + +The boy slumped down onto the ground, his heart aching from the loss. He would have to start all over again and the thought of it was too much. He knew he had to move on, but starting over felt impossible. +Once upon a time, there was a big temple. Inside the temple, there was a soft chair. Every day, a funny little bird came and sat in the chair. + +One day, the little bird saw something shiny. He wanted to have it, so he shot at it with his beak. The shiny thing flew across the room and tucked itself away. + +The little bird was very sad. He wanted it so bad! So he flew around looking for it. He looked in the corners and he looked up high. Then he saw it tucked away in a soft pillow. He flew over and shot at it with his beak, and it finally came out. + +The little bird was very happy. He flew around the room with the shiny thing in his beak. He never wanted to leave the temple! +The sun was shining and the birds were chirping, but when little Johnny arrived at the beach, he could feel something was wrong. He looked out at the ocean and saw the bald waves crashing against the shore. + +Suddenly, a loud noise echoed in the air. It was a hurricane. Johnny watched as the wind blew in all directions, and saw trees and other objects getting swept up in its path. + +Little Johnny knew that this wasn't just a breeze, he knew a hurricane could reverse anything in its way. He started to run, but the hurricane was too strong. It reversed everything around him, until little Johnny was swept up too. + +The hurricane had reversed an entire day of fun in an instant. For little Johnny, the bad ending had been foreshadowed the moment he arrived at the beach. +One day, Bill was going on a trip. He packed all his luggage into the car. He was so grateful that all his things fit. + +Off he drove, feeling excited and ready to go. As he drove along, he imagined all the fun things he was going to do. + +But as he drove, something strange began to happen. His luggage seemed to vanish! Bill looked around, but the bags were nowhere to be seen. + +He stopped the car and got out. He called and searched, but the bags were nowhere to be found. He was so confused. + +Suddenly, Bill heard a loud cheer from around the corner. There, he saw his bags, safely in the hands of his loving neighbors! They had found them and were very happy to return them! + +Bill was so grateful for their help. He quickly thanked them and drove away with his luggage in tow. +Once upon a time, there was a knob. It shone so brightly that everyone who saw it stopped and stared. It seemed like the knob was made of sunshine itself! + +One day, a careless boy called Tom saw the knob. He was very curious and stepped closer to have a proper look. + +Tom wanted to touch the knob and see if it still shone. So he reached out and touched it. Suddenly, the knob lit up and made the room sparkle! + +Tom was surprised. He hadn't expected the knob to shine so brightly. It looked like a tiny piece of sunshine! + +Tom couldn't believe his eyes. He tried to touch the knob again but it stayed lit up only for a few seconds. Then it went back to its usual, shining self. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy who went on a walk with her Mom. It was a cold, icy day and the wind was blowing hard. As they were marching through the park, Daisy noticed palm trees with big, beautiful leaves which was waving in the icy wind. + +Mom said to Daisy: "Wow, look at those palm trees! Do you remember why they're so special?" + +Daisy thought for a moment then said: "No, Mommy, I don't remember." + +Mom smiled and said: "Palm trees are special because they always keep going in the toughest of weather, no matter how icy the wind is. They march on! This can teach us something; that we should never give up, and that no matter what the situation, we can keep on marching forward!" + +Daisy nodded and said: "OK, Mom, I understand. I'll remember that no matter how icy the wind is, I can keep going!" + +And from that day onwards, Daisy always kept the message of the palm tree in mind, no matter how tough the situation became. She knew that if she kept on marching forward, eventually everything would be ok. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient stream. It was very different from all the others, because it was so old. Every day, a little fish would come and swim in it. + +One day, the little fish was so tired after swimming all day that he had to rest. He lay there and closed his eyes. Suddenly, he heard a voice speaking to him. + +"What are you doing?" the voice asked. + +"I am so tired from swimming all day," the little fish replied. + +"Why don't you stop swimming and come to work with us?" the voice said. + +The little fish was so excited! He looked and saw five other fish working together, swimming around and around the stream. + +He quickly decided to join them. He started swimming with them, and soon he was helping them to do their work. Now the little fish was happy, because he had friends to swim with and work to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved to create wonderful pictures. One day she took a piece of paper and some crayons to the park. + +"What will you create today?" asked her dad. + +She smiled, "I'm going to draw a beautiful picture!" + +So Sarah started to draw. She carefully chose the colors she wanted and then started to draw on the paper. Soon she had created a beautiful picture. + +"Wow!" said her dad. "That's the best picture I've ever seen!" + +Sarah smiled proudly and showed her dad what she made. He gave her a big hug and told her how much he loved her artwork. Then Sarah decided to go create her next picture. +Once upon a time there was an old farmer. He was very pale, and he had a big job to do. He needed to gather the hay from his fields. So he put on his old hat and set off. + +He had been walking for a while when he saw a little girl. She was standing near the hay, watching him work. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. + +The farmer smiled. "I'm gathering hay for the animals," he said. + +The little girl was fascinated. She asked lots of questions, and the farmer was happy to answer them. Soon, their gathering was finished and the farmer thanked her for her help. + +The little girl waved goodbye, and the farmer went back to his farm, tired but happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sunny. She loved to go outside and play in the warm sunshine. One day Sunny went out to play and noticed something strange. Everywhere she looked, there were big black shadows following her around. They looked like big, dark clouds. + +Sunny thought it was very strange and a bit scary so she ran to hide behind the big, old tree in her garden. Suddenly the sun shone through the leaves of the tree and the dark shadows changed! Instead of being dark and scary, the shadows became thin and light. + +Sunny smiled. Now the shadows were fun and not so scary. She ran around, chasing the thin shadows, laughing and smiling as they moved through the garden. + +Sunny had lots of fun that day, learning that even when things change, you can still find something to enjoy. +Once upon a time there was a deep factory. Inside the factory was a worker named Joe. One day Joe decided to take a walk. As he was walking he heard a loud noise. Joe said, "What is that?" + +Joe kept walking and soon saw a giant slide. Joe said, "Whoa! I want to take a ride!" + +So Joe climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide! He went so deep that it made him dizzy. + +Once he reached the bottom, Joe got off the slide. He said, "That was so fun! I will take a ride on it again!" +Once there was a brilliant bear. He loved to play games and was very good at them. One day a big strong wind blew. The bear lost an ear! He got upset and started to cry. + +He asked his friends for help. They were all brilliant and knew just what to do. They searched everywhere but could not find the bear's lost ear. + +Then one of his friends had a brilliant idea. She took off one of her ears and gave it to the bear! The bear was so happy. He put on his friend's ear and it was just perfect. + +The bear went back to playing his games with his friends. He loved his new ear and was no longer sad about the one he had lost. The bear thanked his brilliant friends for finding him a new ear. +Once upon a time there was a friendly machine. She loved to dress up every day. The machine had lots of pretty and colourful clothes for every day of the week. Every day she chose a different outfit to wear. One day she picked a dress made of glittery gold. The next day she wore a dress of sparkly blue. Everyone who saw her smiled and said she was very pretty. + +The machine had lots of friends too. One day she invited them over to play. They had a great time together. They played hide and seek and when they were tired they danced in the sparkly dresses. The friends laughed and danced and had a lot of fun together. + +At the end of the day, the machine put on her favourite dress. It was a special dress made with love just for her. The dress was pink and covered in stars. The friends all said she looked beautiful. The machine smiled and twirled around in her dress, feeling happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kayla. Everyday, Kayla liked to play with her best friend - a big, heavy pasta! Kayla loved to tie the pasta around her waist like a belt and pretend she was a princess. + +One day, Kayla was playing in the park with her heavy pasta when it started to rain. So, Kayla quickly picked up her pasta and ran home. + +But when Kayla got home, she realized her pasta was still outside in the rain. So, with great strength, she ran back out into the rain and tied the heavy pasta to a tree. + +When the rain stopped, Kayla ran back out to the tree and untied the pasta. She was so happy to have her special friend back - the heavy pasta! From that day on, Kayla never forgot to bring her pasta inside when it started to rain. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, a cat named Cherry and a dog named Jungle. They lived in the same house and were always together. + + One day Cherry said to Jungle, "Let's go and explore the world outside the house!" + +"Okay!" said Jungle. + +They looked out the window and saw a big, loud monster. The monster saw them and growled. + +Cherry and Jungle were very scared and didn't know what to do. Cherry shrugged and said, "I don't know what to do, it looks like a threat". + +Jungle barked, "We have to be brave, I'm sure it won't hurt us." + +So they stepped outside and bravely walked towards the monster. As they got closer they realized the monster was friendly and just wanted to play. + +Cherry and Jungle had a great time playing with their new friend, and from then on they were no longer scared of loud monsters. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and loved to sing. She would sing all the time. Everywhere she went, she would sing loud! + +One day, her mom made her some tea. She loved it so much! She was so excited about the tea, she started to sing. She sang a loud and happy song about the tea. + +Everyone around her joined in and sang with her. Even the birds in the trees started to sing too! The little girl smiled and drank her tea. She was so happy that everyone was singing with her. + +The little girl finished her tea and thanked her mom. Then she started to sing again. She sang so loud, everyone around her smiled. Her happy singing made the day that much better. +Once there was a bald man named Bob. Bob was very lonely so he decided to take a walk to the park. When he got there, he saw a friendly looking elephant. Bob rubbed his trunk and the elephant gave him a little tip with his trunk. Bob smiled, feeling happy to have a new friend. + +Bob went back to the park every day to rub the elephant's trunk. He would always get a nice tip from the elephant. Bob's new friend made him feel very happy, even though he was bald. + +One day Bob decided to take a gift for the elephant. He found a big red apple and carried it to the park. The elephant was so pleased to see Bob and he smiled when Bob gave him the apple. Bob felt very lucky to have such a special friend. He was so happy he even forgot about being bald. +Mary and her mom were baking in the kitchen. They had a bowl of delicious chocolate chips. Mary loved chocolate chips. She wanted some but her mom said she had to wait until the cookies were finished. +But then something happened. Mary accidentally knocked the bowl of chocolate chips onto the floor and it melted! It was a big mess! +Mary was so sad! She knew she had to clean it up, but she was having trouble picking all the pieces up. +Suddenly, her mom had an idea. She told Mary to use math! She said if Mary used math to pick the pieces up, it wouldn't be so disgusting and it would be easier. Mary thought her mom was a genius! + +So Mary used math to pick up the melted chocolate chips. She put a quarter of the pieces in one pile and a half of the pieces in another pile. She was so proud of herself! In the end, Mary was able to clean all the pieces up. She put them in the trash and learned a valuable lesson - math can help clean up a mess, even one that is disgusting! +One sunny morning, little Mark was helping his mom prepare a cake. He sat in his high chair and watched her carefully, fascinated by what she was doing. + +"Mom," he asked, "what's that thing you're using?" She smiled and said, "It's a mixer, honey. It helps us to mix the ingredients together perfectly". + +Mark eagerly watched as his mom used the mixer. He wanted to use it, too! But just then, his mom said, "No, sweetie, you need to wait until you're a little older". + +Mark didn't feel happy about this. He felt very frustrated and kept asking if he could use the mixer again. His mom said, "No, Mark, not yet". + +Then, Mark had an idea. He and his mom worked together to make a special 'Mark Mixer' out of cardboard. Mark felt so proud of himself as he and his mom made the perfect Mark Mixer. His mom said, "Now you can use this to help me mix the cake ingredients together". + +Mark was very excited. He felt so happy! To him, the Mark Mixer was perfect. +One day, Dan saw a clown in the park. The clown was wearing bright clothing and a funny hat. He had a red nose and big, cheerful shoes. Dan was so excited to see the clown. + +The clown started to juggle colorful balls and entertained Dan with silly jokes. Dan started to laugh and clap his hands. He felt so joyful and didn't want the clown to go away. + +The clown made funny faces and blew up colorful balloons, which he gave to Dan. Dan was so happy that he ran up to the clown and gave him a big hug. + +The clown smiled and was very cheerful. Dan was very sad when the clown had to go. But he was glad to have seen the cheerful clown who had made him happy. +Once there was a baby called Ben. He was three years old and loved to explore. One day while walking in the garden he saw a strange red tap. He touched it and it made a loud bang! Ben was scared and ran away. + +But then he was stopped by a rough voice. He looked around and there was an old man standing in front of him. The man said "You shouldn't play with the tap, it's dangerous!" + +Ben was scared and apologised but the old man was still cross. Eventually, he showed Ben that the tap was used for watering the plants. He told Ben that when he wanted some water, he could ask the man and he would give him some. + +Ben thanked the old man for his advice and carefully went back to playing in the garden. He learned to be more careful around strange objects and to ask for help when he wasn't sure about something. +Once there was a man who wanted to go on an adventure. So, he got a jet and began to raise it up in the sky. He flew higher and higher above the clouds. Soon, he could see everything! But after a while, the man was getting very tired. So he flew back down to the ground and went home to rest. The man was satisfied and happy with his adventures. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They wanted to have a nice time together, so they decided to celebrate. First, they got a rake and started cleaning their garden. They were both very polite to each other and wanted to have the garden looking its best. + +It was fun and exciting as they raked and cleaned. The sun was shining and they were singing together. They took a break and had some lemonade. + +As they looked around the garden, they smiled. It was nice and neat and they felt proud of the work they had done. + +They decided to celebrate their accomplishment and had a playful picnic in the garden. They ate yummy cakes and laughed together. It was so much fun! + +At the end of the day, the two friends had a big hug and said goodbye. They were both happy and felt excited for their next adventure. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Lily. She was very happy, and she loved to dance. Every day, she would try to find new things to dance around. + +One day, she was playing in her garden. She saw a big, open jar full of beans. She clapped her hands and she started to dance around the jar. She laughed and sang as she moved around. + +"Come, dance with me!" she shouted. + +Suddenly, there was a little voice from the jar. "Yes, I'll dance with you!" + +Lily stopped and looked inside the jar. There was a tiny bean, hopping around the beans. It was so cute. + +Lily smiled and said to the bean, "Let's dance!" She started to dance around the jar again. The little bean jumped up and down and started to dance with her. + +Lily and the bean danced and laughed together until they were both too tired to keep dancing. + +After that, Lily and the little bean were the best of friends. Every day, Lily would look in the jar and the tiny bean would always be there, ready to dance with her. +One afternoon, a young girl was walking in the woods. She had her old pen in her hand and was feeling very excited. Suddenly, she heard a noise up ahead. What could it be? She tiptoed closer to get a better look. To her surprise, she saw an old bear! The girl was scared, but the bear didn't seem to notice her. He was sleeping peacefully under a tree. + +The girl wanted to get a closer look at the bear, so she stepped forward. Suddenly, the bear lifted his head and began to grunt. Just then, the girl remembered her old pen! Without thinking, she raised it in the air and shouted. This was enough to startle the old bear, who jumped up and ran away. + +The girl was relieved and excited to have used her pen to scare away the bear. She had faced a conflict and found a successful solution! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old. She wanted to get a pet, so one day she went out to look for one. + +The little girl walked and walked until she found the perfect spot. It was on the grass, in the sun. She thought she would be very comfortable there. + +She waited and waited, until finally she saw something moving towards her. It was a little puppy! She knew it was the one she wanted to get. + +The puppy came over and sniffed the little girl. She started to pet him gently and he seemed very happy. + +The girl called him Spot and she was so excited to have her new pet. From then on the two were always together. They were so comfortable with each other, just like best friends should be. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. She wanted to be a successful person when she grew up, but she had to gain something first. One day, she saw an onion. She wanted to gain something special, so she picked it up. + +Daisy took the onion home with her and planted it in her garden. She took care of it every day and made sure it had the best food, water and sunlight it could have. + +After a few weeks, the onion grew bigger and bigger. One day, it was large enough to pick. Daisy was so happy. She had gained a successful onion! + +Now Daisy's parents were so proud of her. They praised her for being successful and gave her a big hug. + +From then on, Daisy was very proud of her successful onion. She took great care of it and harvested more onions every year. And it was all thanks to her hard work. +Once there was a tall boy called Mark. He was always very excited to get gifts! One day, his mom gave him a special present. It was wrapped up in a big blue box with a bow on it. + +Mark was so excited to open it. He ran to the kitchen table and put the present down. Then he carefully started to unwrap it. He took off the bow and the wrapping paper, until he got to the box. + +Mark opened the box and found lots of colorful toys inside! He was so happy he started jumping up and down. His mom laughed and said, "That's for you Mark. I love you so much." + +Mark thanked his mom for the gift and hugged her. Then he started playing with his new toys. Every time he played, he was reminded of how much his mom loved him. +Once there was a clumsy mouse. His name was Toby. One day, Toby was exploring a field when he saw a cobweb. He was so excited he decided to try and play in it. Toby ran as fast as he could, but he was too clumsy. He fell into the cobweb and got stuck. He called for help over and over, but nobody seemed to hear him. Toby was feeling sad until a spider stepped out from the cobweb. He was just as clumsy as Toby. The spider introduced himself as Tom. Tom carefully freed Toby from the cobweb and the two of them quickly became the best of friends. From that day on, Toby and Tom liked to play in the cobweb together and they were never lonely anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow rock. It lived on the earth. One day, the yellow rock felt bored. "I wish I could have some fun!" said the yellow rock. + +Suddenly, a little girl stepped onto the earth. She had a big book in her hands. "Do you want to play a game with me?" said the little girl. + +The yellow rock was excited. He wanted to play the game with her. "Yes, please," said the yellow rock. + +The little girl opened the big book. It was full of colorful pictures. She pointed at one of them and said, "Let's play Rock, Earth, Yellow!" + +The yellow spoke couldn't believe his luck. He was so happy that he jumped and shouted, "Yay!" + +The little girl laughed. They played the game over and over, and the yellow rock had a lot of fun. Every time they played, they smiled and laughed. + +The yellow rock was so happy that he never stopped smiling. He'd found a new friend and the best game ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy who loved the ocean. One day, she asked her mum if she could take a trip to the seaside. "Yes, of course," said her mum. + +So Lucy and her mum packed their bags and went to the beach. It was so exciting! + +When Lucy went to the beach, she looked out to the ocean and saw a big, grey whale. He was swimming so fast and Lucy wanted to see more. She asked her mum if she could go out in a boat and see the whale close up. + +Her mum took her hand and they got in a little rowboat. Her dad started rowing, leading them away from the shore. The whale moved alongside them in the water, never getting too close. It was beautiful. + +They kept rowing for what felt like hours until Lucy's mum said it was time to start heading back. Lucy was a bit bored by then, so she was happy to be heading home. + +As they arrived back at the shore, Lucy asked her mum if they could come back to the beach again soon. Her mum said yes and Lucy was delighted. They waved to the whale as they went back inland, feeling happy and content. +Once there was a little girl who was three years old. Her name was Sarah and she loved to explore. One day Sarah decided to take a walk down the road. As she walked, she felt the warm sunshine on her face and enjoyed the fresh air. + +Suddenly Sarah felt dizzy and had to sit down. She saw a little bird fluttering around and she wondered why it was making so much noise. + +Sarah's mommy came running over when she heard the noise. She said, "What are you doing, Sarah?" Sarah replied, "I feel dizzy, Mommy." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Come let's go. I'll spoil you with some ice cream." + +Sarah happily followed Mommy, and as she did, she knew she couldn't wait till she could come explore the road again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She liked playing outdoors with her friends, but one day, she got scared. There was a loud noise, and it made the little girl feel upset. + +She searched around her garden, trying to find the source of the noise. She was scared it might be a threat. She looked high and she looked low, but she couldn't find it. + +Then, she realised something. The noise had come from her friend's house. She relaxed and felt better. Her friend had been playing a game and made the noise. + +The little girl was no longer scared. She ran over to her friend's house and they had lots of fun together. They played and laughed until it was time to go home. The little girl was happy. She felt safe and was no longer upset. +Once, there was a little boy named John. He loved playing and running around in the park. One day, he found a beautiful bird in a cage. He was so excited that he wanted to take it home and care for it. He opened the cage and the bird flew away. John was so happy that he had set the bird free. + +But then, the bird flew away and got stuck in a tree. John was worried. He called and called but the bird did not come back. He tried to climb the tree but it was too high. He tried to snap the branches of the tree to make it easier to reach the bird, but it wouldn't work. + +John was very worried and sad. He kept calling out to the bird but it had gone away forever. He never found the bird again. He returned to the park, feeling sad and lonely. John remembered the bird every time he went to the park but he never saw it again. +One day, there was a little boy who was being very thoughtful. He had a special mission! He was going to shoot some luggage. + +The boy went outside and to the back of the garden. He picked up his toy gun and aimed it at the luggage. + +He carefully counted to 3, then he shot. The luggage moved and the boy was so excited! He had done it! + +The boy was so proud of himself that he ran to tell his mom and dad. His mom and dad were so proud of him and gave him a big hug. + +The little boy had done something thoughtful and had achieved his mission! He was very proud of himself and very happy. +Once upon a time there was a fine goat. He liked to shut the door of his barn all by himself. He was very proud of the fact that he could do it. He felt like it made him extra grown-up. + +One day, the goat wanted to try to shut something even bigger, so he decided he was going to try to shut the gate. He was excited to see if he could do it all by himself. He gave it a few tries and finally he was able to shut the gate. He felt so proud of himself for figuring it out. + +The goat showed off his trick to all the other animals in the meadow. They were all so impressed that the goat had figured out how to shut the gate. He was so happy and he proudly went back to his barn where he curled up to take a nap. + +The end. +Max was a 3 year old boy. He loved to rub things, like his arm and the couch. One day, he was walking into the kitchen when he saw something strange. Max stopped and rubbed his eyes in surprise. He saw that the kitchen was all sparkly! His mom had been very busy, so Max was embarrassed. He hoped he hadn't ruined the surprise his mom was planning. Max continued walking and saw something in the kitchen that made him even more surprised and embarrassed. All of his friends were there! They were wearing big party hats. Max realized his mom had been planning a fun surprise party for him. He was so happy that he started to rub his tummy. Everyone laughed and clapped. Max was so excited that he started to rub his head too! Everyone enjoyed the party and laughed at Max's silly rubbing. Max had learned that surprise parties can be so much fun--if you don't ruin them beforehand! +Mumma was eager to provide lunch for her little one. She prepared a delicious meal in the kitchen, singing she went about her task. The little one smiled, knowing the food would soon be ready. + +Mumma called her son into the dining room, and he hurried over eagerly. He watched as Mumma put the plate of food in front of him. He wasted no time and began to eat. + +The lunch was yummy and satisfying. He munched away excitedly, finishing almost all the food within minutes. + +Mumma smiled at her little one and praised his effort. She was happy to provide food for her son and fill him with love. He beamed back, happy to be filled with a full belly and lots of love. +Once upon a time, there was a drawer. It was very big and strong and safe. Every day, something special was hidden inside. + +But one day, the drawer broke. It made a big noise and everyone was very surprised. + +The people looked inside and they saw what was hidden in the drawer. It was the most special surprise of all time! + +They all smiled when they realized that the drawer was safe and nothing was lost. So they all hugged each other and said, “We’re so glad the drawer stayed safe!†+One day a dog was feeling very dry and unhappy. He wanted to escape from the hot sun and find somebody to help him. He started to wander around and soon came across a pond. The water looked cool and inviting so the dog decided to jump in. The water felt so nice on his fur - he wanted to stay there forever! But the pond was too shallow so the dog jumped back out. He shook off the excess water and wandered away, happy and refreshed. +One day Lily saw something wet. It was a letter! She was curious, so she decided to pick it up. She opened it and saw that it had words on it. She didn't know what it said, so she replaced the letter with her favorite toy. She went back to her room and soon forgot about the letter. + +Later that day, Lily's mom noticed the letter was missing. She asked Lily if she had seen it, but Lily said no. Lily's mom searched everywhere, but she still couldn't find the letter. Then she remembered that Lily had picked it up. + +Lily remembered that she had put the letter somewhere. She went to the place where she had replaced it and found her toy. She switched back the letter and gave it to her mom. + +Lily's mom was relieved. She thanked Lily and gave her a big hug. She knew that was an important letter, so she was glad to have it back! +Mum and Dad were walking down the street when they came across a tall building. They seemed to be confused, so they decided to measure it. Dad took out a long piece of string and started stretching it from top to bottom. + +Mum said, “This building must be very big!†+ +Dad said, “Yes, and it looks a bit scary tooâ€. + +Mum held Dad’s hand and said, “Let’s go back homeâ€. + +They started to walk away but then a loud noise made them stop. They turned around to find a giant man coming towards them. He seemed to be very fearful. + +Dad asked, “What do you want?†+ +The giant man said, “I want to measure this building.†+ +Mum and Dad were relieved and said, “We were just about to do that too! We can help you if you wantâ€. + +The giant man smiled and said, “Thanks! That would be great.†+ +Together, Mum, Dad and the giant man measured the building from top to bottom. It was indeed very big! They were pleased with their work and said goodbye to each other. + +Mum and Dad then went home, feeling proud that they had helped the giant man measure the building. +"Bye, Mommy!" Little Lily said with a smile as she zipped her purple coat and skipped down the front steps. + +Lily had big plans today. She was going to go to the park and trade with her friends. She knew she wanted to bring a tight hug - she could just feel it in her heart. + +When she got to the park it was so much fun! Everyone was trading and playing games, but then something changed. Cassie said that she could only trade if Lily gave her one of her tight hugs. + +Lily was so angry! She didn't understand why Cassie had to be so mean. She closed her eyes and wished for Cassie to be nicer. + +Suddenly, Cassie didn't seem so mean anymore. "Let's just play", she said with a smile. Lily was so happy! She smiled wide and gave Cassie a tight hug. It was going to be a great day after all! +Once upon a time there were two children, Jimmy and Molly. Jimmy had a very attractive present that he wanted to share with Molly. He carefully opened the present and left it on the table. Inside the present, there was a shiny toy car. Jimmy thought it was the nicest present ever and he wanted to give it to Molly. + +Molly was so excited to receive the present. She thanked Jimmy, gave him a big hug, and played with the car for the whole night. In the morning, Jimmy and Molly decided to take the car for a drive in the garden. They had so much fun and laughed together. + +After a few hours, Molly had to leave for school, so the two children said goodbye. Jimmy promised Molly to come and visit her later, and then he waved to her as she drove away. + +Molly looked out of the window and waved again with the toy car in her hand. She was so happy that she had such an attractive present! +Jack was very excited. He was about to have steak for dinner and he just knew it would be delicious. He was humming happily as his mom flipped the steak on the grill. Suddenly, something strange happened – a bitter smell filled the air! Jack's mom looked confused and Jack asked her what happened. His mom sadly explained that the steak had fallen and it was now tainted. Jack couldn't believe it. He had been waiting for that steak all day, and now he wouldn't be able to have it. + +The next day, Jack's mom had a surprise for him. She pulled out a bright green steak from the refrigerator. Jack was so confused. "What is this?" he asked. His mom smiled and said, "It's a bitterfall steak!" Jack had never heard of such a thing before, but his mom explained that it was made of specially spiced vegetables, and that it tasted absolutely delicious. Jack couldn't contain himself! He couldn't wait to try it. + +Sure enough, Jack's mom was right – the steak was absolutely delicious. It was so flavorful and tangy, with just the right amount of bitterness. Jack was so glad that his mom had been able to salvage the meal and turn it into something he could enjoy. He learned a valuable lesson that day – even when something falls, there can still be a delicious solution! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Matilda who wanted to buy something. She saw a friendly witch in a shop, who said they had something interesting to buy. Matilda was so excited! + +She bought a new shiny wand from the friendly witch. It glimmered in the sunlight and was so beautiful. The witch showed Matilda how to use the wand, by waving it in the air. + +Matilda was so impressed with her wand, she started to make things appear and disappear! She would wave her wand and things would change colours and shapes. It was the most magical thing ever! + +Matilda waved her wand with so much joy, that all the other kids in the shop wanted a wand too. They all asked the friendly witch to buy their own. The witch was so happy to help everyone find their own magic wand. + +Matilda was so proud of her new wand and the exciting things it could do. She was having such an interesting time learning about magic! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jo. Jo was 3 years old. Her parents took her outside to look at the moon on the night it was full and bright. Jo's eyes opened wide when she saw the beautiful moon in the night sky. She was amazed! + +“Look, Daddy, the moon is so big and bright!" said Jo. + +“Yes Jo, the moon is wide and full tonight†replied Daddy. + +They stayed outside and looked at the moon as it slowly melted away as the night passed. + +When the moon was completely gone Jo said “Bye Bye moon!†Then she hugged her Daddy and went to bed. +Once there was a kind rock. It was happy to live in the forest, watching the animals and birds pass by. But then one day it heard a loud ringing. + +The rock was so scared. It asked a rabbit who was nearby, “What is that sound?†+ +The rabbit said, “It’s a bell. Everyone in the forest will hear it and they all have to do as they’re told.†+ +The rock was so afraid. It started to tremble, but then it remembered how kind it was. It felt brave and hoped for the best. + +But the ringing did not stop. It got louder and louder and soon the rock heard shouting and sounds of something happening in the forest. The rock had to find out what was happening, so it followed the ringing. + +When it arrived, the rock saw lots of people coming towards it. They were carrying tools and shouting about destroying the forest. + +The rock felt so scared that it couldn't move. The people started to destroy the forest and the once kind rock was smashed into pieces. +The bad ending meant that the rock was no more. +One day, Mommy took little John to the shop. As they looked around, John saw a colorful measure. + +He asked Mommy, "What is it?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "It is a measure. It has sharp edges and you can use it to measure things." + +John excitedly grabbed the measure. "Can I buy it?" he asked. + +Mommy nodded. "Yes, you can buy it." + +So John picked out the colorful measure and took it home. From then on, little John used the measure to measure things all around the house. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl who wanted to find the truth. The truth was hidden in an unusual place, so she set off to look for it. + +The quest was difficult and long, but the brave girl never gave up. She kept searching and searching, no matter how hard it was. + +Finally, the brave girl reached a bridge and when she crossed it, she spotted something shiny in the distance. She got closer and saw that it was the truth! But then something strange happened - the truth started to freeze! + +The brave girl was scared, but she didn't give up. She remembered her courage and decided to try and free the truth. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes. Then she waved her hand and with a magical spell, she broke the freezing spell and freed the truth! + +The brave girl was overjoyed - she had found the truth and set it free! After that, she returned home and told everyone what had happened. Everyone was so happy. The brave girl was so proud of herself. +John was skipping through the park when he noticed something out of the corner of his eye. A long, brown snake was slithering near the heel of his shoe. He froze in fear, holding his breath, but the snake just stayed there. + +John tried to back away but he couldn't move. He was too scared. Suddenly, the snake opened its mouth, revealing a long, pointy tongue. He gasped and ran off, not wanting to stick around. + +Skipping away, John knew he would have to go back one day to face his fear. He felt brave, but he still didn't want to go back. Then he remembered the heel of his shoe - the snake was still there! + +John slowly made his way back towards the snake. He was nervous but he kept going. As he got closer to the heel, he saw the snake again - and it was bigger than before! He was almost there and knew he had to take a chance. + +John took a deep breath and made a move towards the snake. To his surprise, the snake curled around the heel of his shoe. John was so relieved that it was just a harmless long worm and not a scary snake. He laughed with relief, happy that he had faced his fear. +It was a sunny day and Charlie, a 3 year old, was playing in the garden. His Mum mentioned the word 'broccoli'. Charlie started to giggle and jump around, which made his Mum laugh. + +The family went to the store where there was a lot of 'pretty' things. Mum mentioned to Charlie that there was something special, but didn't tell him what it was. Charlie had a few guesses, but he couldn't figure it out. + +They finally came to the vegetable section and saw all sorts of vegetables, including broccoli! Charlie smiled and said 'That's it, that's the special thing you mentioned!' + +His Mum picked up the broccoli and said, 'You're right! How did you guess?' Charlie gave her a big grin and said 'It's because you said it was 'pretty' and I thought it must be this one, because it looks so special.' + +Mum smiled and said 'Well done my clever boy!' as they headed home with their special broccoli treat. +Once there was a wise boy who was playing on the beach. He took out a stick and began to poke the sand. He used the stick to make rows and a path. He poked a few holes in the sand, too. He was having a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, the wise boy saw a crab! It was a brown crab and had a big shell. The wise boy started poking the crab. It was very scared but the boy just kept poking. + +Suddenly, a big wave came! It made the sand move and the crab scurried away. The wise boy was very surprised. He quickly grabbed his stick and ran away from the beach. He was glad he was so wise! +Once upon a time, there was a wise big bear. He had a special button on his tummy. Whenever anyone pressed it, he would make a special noise. + +One day, the bear was feeling lonely. He wanted to make some new friends. He thought and thought, but nothing came to him. He was so sad that he wanted to cry. + +Just then, he heard some laughter. A bunch of little foxes were playing in the woods. The bear said hello and the foxes ran to him. He was so happy! + +The foxes asked him to join their game. The bear said yes and showed them the button on his tummy. With a click of the button, the bear started to make some silly noises. The foxes were so surprised and started to giggle. + +The bear and the foxes played together all day. The bear felt so happy and knew it was a wise choice to make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack was very sad. He would poke the ground with a stick and sing a sad song. He had no one to talk to and he felt very lonely. + +One day, Jack decided to try and find a friend. He saw a rabbit in the woods and decided to poke it with his stick. The rabbit was very scared and ran away. Jack felt terrible. He knew he had done something wrong and sang an even sadder song. + +He started walking home and came across a dog in the forest. He stopped to pet it, but the dog barked and growled at him. Jack knew he had made another mistake and was so sad that he started to cry. He threw his stick down and ran away, never to return again. +Tom had an important job to do. He needed a special tool to help him get the job done. He searched and searched and searched. After a while he found the perfect tool. It was small, shiny, and very intelligent. + +Tom sat down with the tool and began to pay close attention as he carefully figured out how to use it. He carefully worked until he was ready to begin. + +Tom used the intelligent tool and soon the job was finished. Everyone was so impressed with Tom and the work he had done. Tom was so proud of himself. He was happy he was able to find the right tool and pay close attention to use it the right way! +Max was walking to the factory. He was feeling very curious and excited. Everything around him was icy. He felt the cold in his bones. Suddenly, he saw a bird picking up something off the ground. It was shiny and colourful. Max wanted to pick it up too. He quickly ran to the bird and asked: + +"Can I pick that too?" + +The bird didn't answer. It just flew away. Max was disappointed. He continued walking and soon he arrived at the factory. He entered the factory and was surprised by all the sounds and machines. On the walls there were lots of colourful buttons. Suddenly, he remembered the shiny thing he had seen before. Max decided to pick one of the buttons. He pushed it and a light came on. Max smiled, feeling excited and happy. +Once upon a time there was a blue bird. She lived in the forest and was quick and strong. + +One day, she decided to spread her wings and fly. Up, up she went into the sky, soaring through the blue clouds. She was spreading her wings as wide as she could and she was happy. + +But then, she felt a cold wind blowing, and she began to shiver. The wind was so strong, it started to spread her feathers. The bird tried to stay still and fly close to the ground, but the wind was too strong and she was getting colder! + +Finally she stopped and looked for shelter. There was a tree nearby that looked safe, so she spread her wings and flew over. She landed on the branches and was warm again. The blue bird spread her wings one last time, flew around the tree and then off into the sunset. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Susie. She was three years old. She loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Susie was playing in her backyard. She saw something that looked like a volcano. She wondered what it was and wanted to learn more. + +So, Susie asked her mom, "Mommy, can I climb the volcano?" Her mom thought for a moment and said, "No, I don't think so. It might be too dangerous and it might hurt you." + +But Susie begged her mom, "Please, please let me climb it! I won't get hurt." After a lot of pleading, her mom finally allowed her to climb the volcano. + +Susie was so happy that she could explore the volcano. She carefully took each step up the side of the volcano, and when she reached the top, she felt as if she was on top of the world. + +The view from the peak was amazing. Susie had never explored so high before. She was so glad her mom allowed her to climb the volcano. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a lovely castle. As she went for walks through the castle grounds, she dreamed of finding true love. One day, she stumbled across a breathtaking meadow, blooming with wildflowers. The princess was so taken aback by its beauty that she decided to take a closer look. + +As she ventured into the meadow, she saw a friendly animal with big brown eyes, which waved at her in welcome. The animal asked her to come closer and hold out her hand, so she did. Suddenly, the animal started to sparkle and the princess looked on in awe. It was actually a magical creature that said it was here to grant her one wish. + +The princess was filled with joy and she wished for a loving partner who would always stand by her side and make her feel special. Suddenly, the magical creature flew away with a glint of a smile. + +The next day, a handsome prince galloped through the meadow on a white horse and asked the princess to surrender to his love. Unafraid and full of love, the princess smiled and said yes. The two of them rode away together into the sunset, ready to share their love story with the world. +Once upon a time, there was a nice lady who loved to imagine. She dreamed about all kinds of exciting things, like flying through the clouds and playing with animals in the moonlight. + +One day, she imagined a beautiful, giant knot. It was so big, it filled the sky! As she looked at it, she felt so dizzy. + +Suddenly, the knot started to move! It opened up and slowly began to unwind and spin. The lady was so dizzy, she couldn't help but laugh. + +The unwinding knot kept spinning and spinning until it was so small that it disappeared. The lady felt so silly but she also felt happy. That knot had been like a dream come true! +Once upon a time there was a princess who was very sad and worried. Her castle was empty, there were no friends to play with or people to have tea with. She thought "How will I ever find somebody to share my castle with?" + +One day she spotted a squirrel in the garden and she had an idea. She invited the squirrel to the castle and promised to share her food and give him a cozy place to sleep. + +The princess and squirrel soon became good friends and the castle was no longer empty. The princess was no longer worried about her castle being empty. She was happy to have someone to share it with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived with her parent. They lived in a comfortable house that was just the right size for them. One day, the little girl decided to explore the kitchen and that's when she found a tasty snack. She tried it and it tasted so good! She asked her parent if she could have another piece, and they said yes. Every day, the little girl kept exploring the kitchen and finding new things to taste. She was always surprised by how different the food tasted and she enjoyed it so much. Her parent was always close by, making sure she felt comfortable and safe. After a while, the little girl became a master at tasting new things - even if they weren't always tasty! +Bob was a cheerful little boy. He was only three, but he loved to explore. One day, Bob was walking around his house. He came across a big, tall bookcase. It was big enough for him to climb on. + +So, Bob grabbed onto the bookcase and started to climb. He had almost reached the top when all of a sudden, the bookcase split in two! Bob was shocked, but he stayed calm and jumped down. The bookcase was broken in pieces now! + +Bob was sad and so were his parents. They had no way to fix it. Luckily, Bob had an idea. He ran to his toy box and grabbed all his colorful blocks. He quickly started to put them together, just like the bookcase. + +In no time at all, Bob had built a new bookcase. He and his parents were relieved. It was even more cheerful than before! Bob sat back and admired his work. He had fixed the bookcase all by himself. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to explore. She wanted to gain something special, so she set off into the woods in search of an adventure. + +As she explored deeper and deeper into the forest, she saw many wonderful things. She heard birds singing, and the warm sun shining down on her through the trees. + +At last, she came across an old tree with a strange point in the centre. As she looked closer, she realised the point was actually a little door! She opened the door and to her surprise, found a tiny treasure chest. + +The little girl was so happy and excited! She opened the treasure chest to find a warm and cosy blanket inside, and she knew she had gained the most special thing of all - a newfound love of adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a wide ocean with many islands. On the smallest island, there was a pirate who loved to explore. + +One day, while the pirate was travelling in his boat, he saw a mysterious island! He was so excited, he quickly sailed to it. + +When the pirate landed, he asked a small bird, “What is this place called?†+ +The bird replied, “This is Adventure Island! It’s a special place. Only a few people are allowed here. Are you ready for the adventure?†+ +The pirate was so excited, he nodded and said, “Yes! Let’s go!†+ +The bird flew ahead, leading the way. The pirate followed, and soon they arrived at a secret beach. The beach was so wide and golden, it almost looked like a giant treasure! + +The pirate stopped, amazed. He had never seen a beach like this before! But the bird said, “Welcome to Adventure Island! I will allow you to explore. Have fun and enjoy the beauty of this place!†+ +The pirate was so happy, he couldn't believe his luck. He thanked the bird and set off to explore the island. He found many treasures and wonderful things. What an incredible adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved playing with her toys, but her favorite was always her little flute. + +Every day, Daisy would get her flute out of her toy box and count the different notes she could play. She would sit on the floor, as it felt comfortable and practice until she heard a beautiful melody. + +One day, Daisy was playing her flute and her mom came over and said: "That is the most beautiful sound I have ever heard!" + +Daisy smiled and said: "Thanks Mommy. I can count up to seven notes!" + +Mommy hugged Daisy and said: "That is amazing! I am so proud of you!" + +Daisy was so happy and kept practicing her flute and counting the notes every day. She wanted to be the best flutist she could be. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. She was three years old and she loved to play. She had a little white collar on her shirt and she liked to twirl around and make it twinkle. + +One day, Sarah was playing in her bedroom with her doll. Then, without warning, she heard a tear. She went over to investigate and saw that her favourite doll had a big rip across her dress. She felt very sad and starting to cry. + +But then Sarah remembered something her mom had told her. She took a deep breath and said “it’s ok - I can fix this.†She carefully mended the rip with good neat stitches, and soon the doll was as good as new. + +Sarah put her dress back on and tied the collar neat and tight, so it looked just like how she liked it. She twirled around and smiled, happy that she had fixed her beautiful doll. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were playing in their house when they heard a fierce noise. They looked around and saw a big curtain. They were both scared. + +Jack said to Jill, "Let's have a look behind the curtain and see what is making that noise". + +Jill was scared but she agreed and they both walked over to the curtain. They opened it and saw a big scary lion. It roared at them. It looked so fierce! + +The lion leaned forward and growled loudly. Jack and Jill were so scared that they ran back to their house as fast as their little legs could carry them. When they arrived, the door was locked and they couldn't get in. + +Jack and Jill had to stay outside because of the big fierce lion. They never made it into their house and had to spend the night in the cold. + +The mean lion had made sure Jack and Jill never got to see inside the house again. They were so sad and disappointed. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She was three years old and was playing in the snow outside. Sarah picked up a mitten and smiled. She put it on and said, "This mitten is so warm!" Suddenly, Sarah noticed a smelly odor coming from the mitten. She looked inside the mitten and saw a funny green bug. She shouted, "What is this?" + +The bug said, "Take me to the park and I will show you!" Sarah nodded and took the bug to the park. + +When they arrived, the bug said, "This is my home, forever. You must stay here too." Sarah shrugged and said, "No way! I want to go home." + +The bug laughed and said, "Too bad. You will be stuck here forever." And that's how Sarah ended up being stuck in the park. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a raven. The raven was very intelligent. One day, the raven wanted to test how smart he was. He flew up to a tree and asked a question to the tree. The tree was silent. The raven asked again, but the tree still didn't answer. + +Angry at the tree, the raven started to fly away. Suddenly, a net flew out of nowhere and trapped the raven. The raven fought, but the net was too strong. Sadly, the raven had been tested and he did not pass. + +The raven was never seen again. He did not have another chance to test his intelligence. +Once there was a little girl who was very intelligent. She loved to build things and she was really good at it. Whenever she built something, it was always strong and sturdy. + +One day, she decided to build something even more special. She wanted to build something that was heavy and strong. So she found some stones, wood, and metal and she started to build. + +The little girl worked really hard and soon she finished her masterpiece. It was heavy and strong and she was really proud of it. + +The little girl had built something special, something that was strong and heavy. She was very intelligent. And now she had a weight which she could be proud of. +Once there was a girl named Jenny. She was three years old. One day, Jenny went to the park with her mom. They played on the swings and went down the slide. It was a great day! + +When Jenny got home, there was a big surprise on the doorstep! It was a puppy! Its name was Patch. Jenny was so excited. + +Patch was the greatest surprise ever. Jenny was so happy she could hardly contain her excitement. She hugged Patch and held him close. + +From that day on, Jenny and Patch were the best of friends. They played, ran, and laughed together. Every day was a great day! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who liked circles. Every day, he would go outside and call for his friends. When his friends came, they all made circles together! They were very organized, deciding who should stand in which circle and what games to play inside each. They laughed and had lots of fun together. + +After a while, they started to get tired. So they all waved goodbye and promised to play together again soon. Then, the boy went inside his house, dreaming of the next circle game he and his friends would play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. Emily lives in a big crib with her mom and dad. Emily's crib was safe because her parents took really good care of it. Every night they both payed a lot of attention to the crib and always made sure that it was safe. + +One day, Emily's parents had to go out of town to go to work. They asked Emily's uncle to come and stay with Emily in the crib while they were away. Emily was very excited to have her uncle at the crib. + +But when Emily's parents returned home, they noticed something was wrong. Their crib was no longer safe. Emily's uncle had not paid any attention to the crib and it was now in very bad shape. + +Emily and her parents were very upset. They had to spend a lot of money to fix up the crib in order for it to be safe again. Sadly, Emily's crib was never quite the same as it had been before. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was gifted and very special. Every day she had the same lunch - an apple and a cherry. But one day, something really strange happened. As the little girl was about to eat her cherry, it rolled off the table! +She was very sad, but then her friend came to the rescue. Her friend had a special superpower and he used it to prevent the cherry from getting hurt. He put his magical hands together and caught the cherry in midair! +The little girl was so happy, and thanked her friend for saving the cherry. They both ate their cherries together, and had the best lunch ever. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary fisherman. He liked to fish in the sea and often went out early in the morning to find fish. One day, he was fishing near the shore when he saw a bird in the water struggling to stay afloat. The fisherman knew he had to save the bird! + +So the fisherman put down his fishing rod and jumped in the water. He swam to the bird and grabbed it with his hands. Then, he swam back to shore with the bird in his arms and helped it onto dry land. + +The bird was so happy to be safe! It flapped its wings and thanked the fisherman for saving it. Then it flew away. + +The fisherman smiled and said, “No problem!†As he watched the bird fly away, he felt proud that he had saved it. + +The fisherman went back to fishing in the sea, an ordinary fisherman with an extraordinary story. +Once upon a time, there was a bear who wanted to make lots of noise. He wanted to make so much noise that he woke everyone up! He would yell and scream and run around in circles. + +But one day, the bear's friends told him to be quiet. At first, the bear didn't want to listen, but his friends kept on asking him to be quiet. Finally, the bear sighed. He realized that it would be a foolish thing to make so much noise. + +So the bear went off to a quiet spot, and he stayed there for the whole day. The bear was so quiet that you could barely hear him. Everywhere else was peaceful and quiet. + +The bear had learned his lesson. He knew that making too much noise wasn't the right thing to do. The bear continued to stay in his quiet spot, happy and content. +One day, a little boy was walking outside. He saw an empty field with no one around. He looked and looked, but he didn't hear anything. Suddenly, he heard something! It was a loud noise coming from the field. He looked around and he saw a sight. There were many birds flying in the sky! The little boy was so excited he started jumping and laughing. He watched the birds fly high above the empty field. It was a beautiful sight. The little boy smiled and continued walking. He was so happy to hear the birds singing. +Mary and John were going to the market. Mary wanted to get some apples and oranges. + +"I'm so excited to go, John," said Mary. "Let's go quickly." + +When they got to the market, Mary and John saw that there were many different prices for the fruit. They had to gather lots of information about the prices. + +John said, "Let's get some apples first. That seems like the best price." + +Mary and John looked at different prices and places to buy the apples and oranges. After a while, they decided to buy the apples from one vendor, and the oranges from another. + +Mary was happy with her choices. "Look John, we bought some really nice apples and oranges and we saved some money too!" + +John smiled. "Let's go home now and enjoy our fruits." + +Mary and John left the market and went home with their different fruits. They enjoyed eating their special snack together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very curious. One day, she saw a beautiful chest in her room. It was very gold and sparkly. She asked, “What’s inside?†+ +Her mom said, “It’s a surprise. You can open it.†+ +The girl was so excited she couldn’t wait. She opened the chest. Inside, she found a very comfortable blanket. She was so happy! + +Suddenly, the room started shaking! She looked outside and saw a big monster! The monster said, “Give me the gold blanket!†The girl was so scared she cried. + +The monster grabbed the gold blanket and ran away. The girl was so sad. She never got to enjoy her special surprise. +Molly was a 3 year old girl who liked to explore her backyard. One day, she asked her Mom if she could go outside. Her Mom said yes and permitted her to go out. + +Molly skipped out to the backyard and saw a goat! The goat was standing in the grass and nibbling on some flowers. Molly was a bit scared at first, but then she thought it was kind of cool. + +Molly wanted to go closer to the goat and pet it, but she knew it could be difficult if the goat wasn't used to people. She slowly approached the goat, but it quickly scurried away! Molly was sad she didn't get to pet the goat. + +Molly went back in the house to tell her Mom about her adventure. After hearing the story, her Mom said, "That was courageous of you to try and pet the goat, even though it was difficult! Next time, maybe the goat will let you pet it.†+Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very strong and loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Lucy was out walking in the park when she spotted a bright pastel bird perched on a tree branch. She wanted to reach it, so she stood on her tip toes and jumped as high as she could. But the bird was too far away. + +Suddenly, a strong gust of wind blew, lifting the bird and taking it even further away. Lucy sighed, feeling disappointed. + +Then, an old man who was sitting nearby said to Lucy, “If you want to reach something, you must never give up. No matter how far away it seems, you have to keep trying.†+ +Lucy nodded, determined to reach the bird. She said to the old man, “Thank you. I will never give up!†+ +For the next few hours, Lucy jumped and jumped, but still couldn't reach the bird. Finally, when she was about to give up, the bird came flying down and landed on her shoulder. + +The old man smiled and said, “See, when you believe in yourself and never give up, you can reach anything!†+ +Moral: Never give up on your dreams. Believe in yourself and keep trying. +Once upon a time there was an old lady who was very kind and compassionate. She loved to make things out of dough and would pour the ingredients into a bowl. + +She mixed and stirred and shaped the dough into all sorts of fun shapes. The shapes tried to escape the bowl and jump out, but the old lady was too fast. + +When the lady was finished, she gave all of the doughy shapes away to anyone who was kind to her. People said that if you were gentle with the old lady, she would show you much compassion. + +One day a little girl was very kind to the old lady, and the old lady made her a special doughy shape. The girl was very happy and thanked the old lady for her gift. The old lady smiled and said, "Compassion is what life is all about." +John and his mother were walking by the lake one day when they saw a big shiny ship wrapped up in a fair red cloth. + +John asked his mother, "What's that?" His mother replied, "That is a big ship!" + +John was curious. He asked, "Can we go on it?" His mother smiled. "Not today, maybe another day." + +John put his hands on his hips and pouted. He wanted to go on the ship and explore. + +His mother looked at him with love in her eyes. She said, "We can wrap this special cloth around us and pretend to sail the ship." + +John knew that would be fun. He laughed and said, "Yes, let's do it!" So, John and his mother wrapped themselves up in the red cloth, imagined the ship was sailing across the sea, and had a blast pretending to be explorers. +Once there was an otter who lived in the water. He was so very sweet. Everyday he would swim and play with his friends. He wanted to take care of all the other otters in the sea. + +So he searched and searched until he had all the food they needed. He was very careful to make sure there was enough for everyone. + +After that, he spent extra time making sure his friends were happy. He played and hugged them, and taught them new tricks so they could have fun all day long. + +Every now and then he put on a show for the otters. He showed them how to do special tricks that made everyone laugh. + +The otters loved him and all the care he showed them. They were so thankful to have their sweet friend! +The little boy was very restless. He was so excited he felt like he had to rush around. He grabbed his hoop and started running. He ran so fast, it felt like he was flying. + +He circled the park and then he raced up the hill. Everywhere he went, his hoop flew along, rolling and bouncing around him. He raced down the slide and, with his hoop still in hand, headed back to the park. + +At the playground, he let his hoop spin and twirl around him. He was having so much fun running, rushing, and spinning his hoop. + +But eventually, the little boy got tired, and so he slowed his pace, and eventually stopped altogether. He rested against a tree, holding his hoop in his hand, and waited for his parents to come for him. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy called Michael. He was three years old. Every day Michael's Dad would read him stories before bed. + +One day, Michael noticed that his Dad had been gone for quite a while. He asked his Mum where he was. + +Mum said, "He's in the garage, Michael. He's looking for something unknown." + +Michael was very curious. He decided to go to the garage and see what his Dad was doing. When he got there, he saw his Dad sitting on the floor. He was holding a book and reading. + +Michael was surprised! "Dad, why are you reading?" he asked. + +Dad smiled at Michael. "I'm reading to find something unknown. It's a special something which can help me with a surprise." + +Michael was so excited! He wanted to help find the special something, so he sat next to Dad and started looking and reading too. + +It wasn't long before Michael found the special something. It was a small, spotted toy! + +Michael was so proud. He showed his Dad the toy and they hugged each other. Dad was proud of Michael too, and they both went inside to show the toy to Mum. + +Michael never forgot that day. He had gone on a special journey and helped his Dad find an unknown surprise. +Max was walking through the park on a nice and sunny day. He skipped around, playing in the light grass. He stopped to look at the trees and see how high he could count the leaves. He was having lots of fun. + +Suddenly, Max felt his feet slipping a bit. He looked down and saw that his shoes had come undone. He looked around to find a buckle so he could fix his shoes. He spotted a shiny buckle on the ground right next to him so he picked it up. He held the light buckle in his hand and looked again to see where the missing piece of his shoe was. + +Max noticed it had slid away and he quickly found the other part of the buckle. Max put the buckle in each of his shoes and fastened them. Now he could play even more. He happily skipped around the park for the rest of the day. +There was a wide room with a big surprise! Jack was three years old and he was so excited to see what was inside. + +When he walked in, the first thing he saw was a huge print on the wall. It was very colorful and sparkly. Jack blinked in amazement. + +He stepped closer to the print and he noticed that shadows were moving everywhere. He had never seen anything like it before! + +He walked closer and closer until his face was right in front of the print. Suddenly, all the shadows came together to form a beautiful picture of a tree. It was so wide that it filled up the whole wall! + +Jack couldn't believe how amazing it was. He just stared and blinked in awe. +Once upon a time there were two little friends, Tom and Tim. Tom and Tim were very good friends and always did things together. +One sunny day, Tom and Tim were going for a jog in the park. As they were running, they came across an incredible temple. +Tom stopped and said, “I’ve never seen a temple this big before!†+Tim said, “Let’s explore the temple. I bet there are lots of cool things inside!†+Tom hesitated, “I’m not so sure… Shouldn’t we ask permission first?†+Tim thought for a moment and nodded. “You’re right, Tom. We should always be respectful and ask permission.†+ +Tom and Tim went to speak to the temple’s guardian. The guardian was very kind and soon allowed Tom and Tim to explore inside. +Tom and Tim looked around the temple, amazed at all the incredible sights inside. They even got to see a very special statue, hidden away in a secret room. + +When they had finished exploring, Tom and Tim thanked the guardian for letting them in. The guardian smiled and told them, “It’s always important to be respectful and ask permission before entering a special place.†+Tom and Tim nodded, knowing that it was a valuable lesson they had learned. + +Tom and Tim +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very shy and loved wearing hats. She would wear all sorts of hats - big ones, small ones, colourful ones, plain ones. Everywhere she went, she had on a hat. + +One day, the little girl noticed a strange ringing sound coming from outside. She put on her hat and trotted outside to see what it was. + +She saw a bright shiny bell nearby and was amazed by the sound it was making. She reached over to touch it, but it was too high for her to reach. + +The little girl stood there and stared at the bell for a while. Then, she got an idea. She started jumping as high as she could, until finally, she was able to reach the bell and give it a ring. + +The ringing of the bell made the little girl smile. From then on, she knew that whenever she wanted, she could give the bell a ring to make that special sound! +John loved playing outside. He was so excited to explore and enjoy the cold winter day. He wanted to sit and relax on his knee, so he could see all the beautiful snowflakes falling from the sky. He plopped down and was grateful for his warmer clothes. + +Suddenly, a stranger came along and asked John to help him shovel the snow from the driveway. John was hesitant, but the stranger promised him a sweet treat if he helped. John agreed and started shoveling with the stranger. + +When they were finished, the stranger thanked John and ran away without giving him the promised sweet. John was so cold and sad. He realized he had been taken advantage of and went back home crying. He never expected to be treated so badly and never went outside to play again. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a house by the river. Every day he would take a walk by the river, weigh the stones and skip them across the water. + +One day he was doing his usual walk, when he saw an empty boat by the edge of the river. He decided to take the boat, so that he could weigh the stones on the water. + +He looked around the boat, but there was nothing in it. He weighed it and found it was very light. He weighed the stones he had collected and put them gently in the boat. + +The old man pushed the boat across the river and soon he had lots of fun weighing the stones and throwing them into the water. + +The boat felt much heavier when it reached the other side of the river. The old man was very happy and went home with a smile on his face. +One day, Jack and his mother went to the beach together. Jack was very excited to see the sandy soil, the orange shells and the sparkling ocean. + +"Let's bathe in the ocean", said his mother. + +Jack was so happy. He quickly ran into the water and started splashing and playing. He loved the way the salty ocean water felt against his skin. His mother showed him how to find the orange shells. + +After Jack and his mother had finished playing in the water, it was time to take a bath. Jack could feel the soft soil in his hands as his mother washed his back. After their bath, Jack's mother told him that even if he can't see it, the ocean water was still with him. + +Jack smiled, happy and content. +Once there was a little girl who was very talented. She wanted to show everyone that she was special. One day she thought of a plan. She imagined that she could lift a very heavy weight without any help. + +The little girl tried to lift the enormous weight but it was very hard. She kept trying but she couldn't do it. Soon she began to feel hopeless. She wanted to show everyone that she was gifted, but she was starting to lose all her confidence. + +Then her father said something that she will never forget: "My love, if you imagine it, you can do it". Encouraged and motivated by her father's words the little girl tried again with all her might. + +Soon the impossible happened. She lifted the weight with all her strength. Everyone cheered for her and was so proud of her. + +This experience taught the little girl a very important lesson: When you have the courage to believe in yourself, and you have the strength to work hard, you can achieve anything. +Sam and his dad were in the classroom. It was full of wild noise. Sam pulled a chair up to the desk and looked around. + +The walls were brightly painted and the windows were high above his head. Sam loved the classroom! He wanted to explore and learn. + +His dad took his hand and together they went over to the door. Dad opened the door and pulled Sam out of the classroom. He was so excited! + +Outside, Sam saw lots of trees and birds flying around. Dad and Sam followed a path and found a big wild playground. Sam saw lots of swings and slides and ran around in wild circles. + +He pulled himself up into a swing and dad pushed him higher and higher. Sam was so excited and so was dad! They kept playing until it was time to go home. What a day! +Once upon a time, there was a small, furry mouse. He lived in a cozy little hole and loved nothing more than exploring the world. He would often roll outside and explore places near the hole with eyes full of wonder. + +One day, the mouse heard a very noisy horn. He had never heard any sound like it before. He rolled closer and closer, not afraid of the loud noise. When he arrived, he saw a big truck with a big, noisy horn. The mouse was a bit scared, and tried to roll away. + +But the truck driver saw him, and tried to roll the truck closer in order to catch the mouse. The mouse knew he had to act fast or else he would be caught! So what did the brave mouse do? He closed his eyes and ran as fast as he could in the opposite direction of the truck. + +He heard the truck driver honk the horn again and again. But the mouse was so fast, the truck driver couldn't catch him! The mouse ran and ran until he was safe and sound back in his cozy little hole. + +The mouse was so proud of himself and the fact that he had escaped the noisy truck! He celebrated with a much quieter snack and a good night's sleep. And many days after, the mouse always remembered his adventure with the noisy horn. +Once upon a time, two friends wanted to build a tower. They got some glue and some blocks and started building. + +The first friend said to the other, "I think it's going to be great!" They both laughed as the tower grew taller and taller. + +Suddenly, one of the blocks fell from the tower. "Oh no!" said the first friend. The second friend was upset because the block had made the tower very wobbly. + +The first friend took some glue and tried to fix the tower. They were not sure if the glue would work, but they tried. + +The glue worked! The tower was steady again and the two friends beamed with joy. They both laughed and celebrated their wonderful tower. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were walking in the park and saw a tall, green tree. + +"What do you think is in there?" Jack asked. + +Jill thought for a moment and then said, "I guess maybe some bugs. It's quiet so I don't think it's anything big." + +Jack smiled. "Let's check it out!" he said. + +So they climbed up the tree and as soon as they looked inside, they were surprised! They saw a big white box, sitting there quietly. + +"What is it?" Jill asked. + +Jack shrugged. "I'm not sure. Let's take a closer look." + +So Jack and Jill opened the box and were amazed to find that it was a fridge! + +"Wow!" said Jack. "Let's see what's inside." + +They opened the fridge and found lots of delicious food! They laughed and laughed, and then they decided to have a picnic with all the treats they'd found inside. + +They had so much fun! They guessed they'd never know who had left that big white box in the tree, but they knew that it had brought them a lot of joy. +Once there was a family that lived in a big house. One day, the baby was playing near a big shelf. His mom saw him near the shelf and gently warned him not to touch it. She said, "No, do not touch it. It is very expensive!" + +The little baby nodded and said, "Yes, Mommy." He moved away from the shelf and kept playing with his toys nearby. His mom smiled and went back to the kitchen. + +The little baby soon forgot the warning and walked over to the shelf. He reached out his little hand to touch it. Suddenly, he heard a loud "No!" His mom was standing in the doorway, making sure he didn't touch the expensive shelf. + +The baby quickly moved away and looked down. His mom said, "I told you not to touch it. It's very expensive, you know!" The little baby understood. He nodded and said, "Ok, Mommy. I won't touch it". + +The mom smiled and said, "Good. Now go play with your toys". The little baby was happy and ran off to play. His mom watched him go and warned herself to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time there was a happy orange bird who loved to fly and spray water. Each morning it would go to the river and spray its wings in the water. It would sing and dance in its orange feathers, so happy! One day, the bird had an empty stomach. It fluttered around its nest looking for something to eat. But there was nothing to eat! + +Suddenly, the bird saw something far away in the sky. It was a big orange balloon! Its heart leapt with joy. The bird knew the balloon must have food inside. But it was too large to catch. The bird was sad and almost cried. + +Suddenly, it had an idea. It flapped its wings as fast as it could, straight towards the balloon. When it was right under the balloon, it sprayed its wings with water. At first, nothing happened. But then, the balloon started to drop! The bird sprayed again and the balloon kept dropping until it was close enough to grab. + +The bird was so happy! It grabbed the balloon with its beak and opened the bundle inside. There was food! It ate until its tummy was full and was the happiest bird in the sky. It flew around the sky in its orange feathers, singing and feeling fulfilled. +once upon a time, there were two friends named Rose and Lily. Lily was a big brave girl who loved to explore and dream about the stars. She always wanted to go to space and was sure she could do it one day. Rose was a bit more timid. She was scared of new things and always worried about what could go wrong. + +One day, Lily decided that she was going to make her way to space. She packed her bag and headed out on a big adventure. Rose couldn't help but worry. She knew space was a dangerous and scary place and she was scared that Lily wouldn't come back. + +On her journey, Lily encountered many challenges. She had to build a spaceship, learn how to fly and avoid the scary aliens in the galaxy. But she kept hoping and believing that she could make it. At last, with lots of courage, Lily managed to reach her destination. + +When Lily returned, Rose was so relieved and happy! They celebrated together and dreamed of all the places they could go next. Rose had learnt that when things get scary, it is best to hope and have courage. +Once there was a little girl named Mia. Mia was very cheerful and happy. She liked to play outside with her friends and explore the world. One day Mia decided to take a walk and she saw a beautiful garden. The garden was full of flowers and Mia was so excited she ran in. As she was running she found a magical path. The path seemed to lead somewhere special and Mia knew she had to follow it. + +Mia followed the path and soon she came to a beautiful lake. She could see success in the lake when she looked into it. Mia decided to jump in and swim around. As she swam, she noticed a treasure chest at the bottom of the lake. She was so excited and opened the chest to find lots of colorful treasures. She used the treasures to make the lake even more beautiful. + +Mia was so happy to discover success and was even more cheerful when she swam back to shore. She had her special treasures and lots of fun memories from the lake. Mia realized that when you lead with courage and cheerfulness you can achieve success. +Jimbo was walking to the park. He was very excited. Suddenly his paper flew out of his pocket and he lost it! He was so upset. He started to cry. + +Mum saw what happened and quickly ran to him. She gave him a hug and wiped away his tears. + +Mum said: "Don't worry, Jimbo. We'll find it". They both went looking for the paper. Jimbo looked under leaves and behind trees, but it was nowhere to be seen. + +Just then, a kind lady saw them. She said: "I think I know where it might be. Come with me". She took them to a special piece of paper on a bench. It wasn't Jimbo's paper, but it made them both happy. Jimbo was so excited. + +The kind lady smiled and said: "You just need to make something special with it". So they did. They made a beautiful kite out of the paper and flew it in the park. They had so much fun. + +Jimbo was no longer upset. He had made something special with his paper. +Once upon a time, there was a fat hunter who was walking through the woods. All of a sudden, the hunter stumbled on something on the ground. It was a big, flashly purple rock! The hunter was surprised, and he wanted to keep the rock. But when he picked it up, he felt the ground start to shake. Suddenly, the ground yielded, and the hunter fell into a big cave! He looked around, and he saw that the walls were full of other purple rocks, all sparkling and shiny. The hunter was happy. He filled up his bag with rocks, and he walked back out of the cave. From then on, he was the happiest, fat hunter in the woods! +Once upon a summer, a smooth river sparkled and shined in the bright sunlight. Two friends, Tony and Sarah, were both trying to catch some fish in the river. + +"I'm catching so many fish, Tony," Sarah said excitedly. + +But, no matter how hard he tried, Tony was not able to catch anything at all. He was sad and sat by the river, watching Sarah and feeling envious. + +Just then, an old and wise fisherman walked by. He noticed the two children and asked them why Tony was not catching any fish. + +"You don't just have to wait for the fish to come," he said. "You have to bait the hook. Then you have to be patient and wait for the fish to bite." + +Tony listened carefully and remembered the advice. He baited the hook, waited patiently, and he soon caught a big fish. + +Moral: Patience and good technique are the keys to success. +Once upon a time, there lived a grandma who had a big garden. Every day, she loved to go and tend to her garden. + +One day, a stranger came to the garden. He asked if he could buy some of the fruits from the garden. + +Grandma didn't know what to do. She didn't want to sell any of her fruits to a stranger and she felt like the stranger was trying to take something away from her. + +She told the stranger, "No, I can't sell you the fruits. They are hidden in my garden and I don't want anyone to take them away." + +But the stranger insisted, until finally he offered a price that grandma couldn't refuse. So, grandma decided to sell the stranger some of her fruits. + +The stranger thanked her and warned her to be more careful - because there are a lot more strangers that would try to buy things from her that she might not want to sell. + +Grandma thanked him for the warning and went back to tending to her garden, happy that she was able to keep the rest of her fruits hidden. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jamie who had a bookshelf with lots of books on it. Jamie was always so excited to play and read. + +One day, Jamie was looking for a story to read and he hurried to the bookshelf. He had just found the perfect book when he heard a voice calling to him. It was a very sad voice and it kept urging Jamie to come closer. + +Jamie took a few steps closer, and the voice told him a story of a family in need of help. The voice asked Jamie if he could be kind and help them. Jamie felt so much compassion in his heart and he knew he had to help. + +He went to find his mom, and together they went to the family's house. Jamie was so happy to meet the family and bring them what they needed. + +Jamie soon learned that the voice had been urging him to help those in need and that compassion was the key to being a good person. He was so thankful to the voice for guiding him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Abbi. Abbi was a spoiled girl. She was always given whatever she wanted and never shared her toys. + +One day, Abbi wanted to ride her bicycle outside. She asked her mom for permission but her mom said no because it was raining outside. Abbi got angry and started pouting. + +Her mom frowned and said, "Abbi, if you don't stop pouting, I'm going to pinch you!" + +Abbi grew even more upset. She ran outside and hopped onto her bicycle, pedaling away as quickly as she could. The rain was falling all around her and the wind was blowing in her face, but Abbi kept pedaling until she felt a pinch on her arm. + +It was her mom, running outside to catch up with her. Abbi knew then that she had gone too far. + +She stopped her bicycle and started crying. Her mom sighed and hugged her tight and said, "Abbi, it's okay. I understand that you wanted to ride your bicycle, but you can't be spoiled like this. Let's go back inside, now." + +Abbi nodded and smiled through her tears. Her mom smiled and held her hand as they walked back inside. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Jim. He was three years old and he loved exploring. + +Everyday, Jim would go on adventures. On one day he decided to explore a different language. He was very careful and soon he could understand the new language. He was very excited, but he didn't know how to speak the language. + +Then, one day he met a little girl who was speaking the language he was exploring. They became friends and Jim asked the little girl to teach him how to speak the language. She agreed and everyday they would meet and she taught him the language. + +The two were best friends and soon Jim was speaking the language very well. He was so happy that he had learned the language and he thanked the little girl. From then on he was very careful not to forget his new language. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He wanted to go on an adventure in the ocean. So he got a big, brown raft. + +The boy pushed the raft into the water. It floated on the waves. He grabbed the oars and started rowing. + +He remembered what his parents said - to make sure to stay close to shore. That way, he would be safe. + +The boy rowed and rowed until the sun went down. Then it was so dark, he could barely see. He saw a tiny light up ahead. He rowed faster and soon he was back on shore! + +The boy smiled and hugged the brown raft. It was a great adventure! He would remember this day always. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. He was 3 years old and very excited about today, because his family were going on a long drive. + +Jack ran outside to the car and shouted, "Yay! We're going!" He climbed into the car and put on his seat belt. + +His dad started loading up the car with lots of bags and packages. Finally, he pulled a funny-looking blouse out of a bag. It was a gray colour and had funny buttons on it. + +Jack giggled and asked his dad, "What is that, Daddy?" + +His dad smiled and said, "This is a blouse. We're loading it into the car so we can take it on our trip." + +So, Jack watched his dad loading the blouse carefully into the car and off they drove on their long drive. All the way, Jack thought about the funny gray blouse and how excited he was to go on their adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to gain something special. So, she made a chain. + +The chain was made of pretty ribbons and shiny coins. She was really proud of her chain. + +But then one day, she decided to be a bit foolish. She decided to wear the chain outside in the rain. But the rain made her chain wet and it started to break. + +The little girl was sad, but then something wonderful happened. The sun came out and dried off the rain. The chain was fixed and now it sparkled in the sun. + +The little girl was so happy! She had gained something special after all. +Jane had a poor aunt who lived far away. One day, Jane's mom told her, "Let's go visit Auntie. She loves to talk with you." +Jane got excited and dressed up in her prettiest clothes. Together with her mom, they traveled for days to get to Auntie's house. +Jane couldn't contain her happiness when she finally arrived. She raced to Auntie and threw her arms around her. +"It's good to see you, sweetheart!" Auntie said. +They talked together for hours and Jane told Auntie all the things she wanted to share. Once they were done talking, Auntie gave Jane a big hug and said, "I'm so happy to speak with you." +Jane was happy that she got to talk with Auntie. As Jane's mom drove them back home, she looked out the window and thought about her poor aunt. +A little boy saw a rock one day. He picked it up and started to play with it. He rocked the rock back and forth. It made a nice noise. Suddenly it became difficult. He tried and tried but couldn't rock it anymore. He kept trying, but the rock wouldn't move. He was getting frustrated. + +After a while, he decided to put the rock down. As soon as he did, it started to rock again! He was so excited and started to laugh. He rocked the rock until there was lots of noise again. Then he put it back down and the rock was difficult again. + +It made the little boy so happy that he could make the rock rock. Every day he would come back and rock it again. He smiled and said to himself, "It's so much fun to rock a rock!" +One day a little girl named Lisa found a poppy. She leaned down and picked it up. She was very excited and began to twirl around with it. Suddenly, the poppy fell to the ground. Lisa felt really sorry. She wanted to put the poppy back together. She started to lean down and look carefully at the petals. She wanted to try to fix it. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't make it whole. Lisa got really sad and started to cry. Her mum saw her crying and came over to her. She gave her a hug and said "It's okay, my darling. It's all right to be sorry when things don't work out the way we want". Lisa smiled and gave her mum a big hug. She knew she was right and it was okay to feel sad sometimes. +Once there was a dog named Monty. He was a reliable pup and he liked to explore the world. One day while he was playing on the beach, he saw a shiny fork in the sand. Monty was excited and started to play with it. But then realised a tough situation as he didn't know how to surrender the fork back to the beach. + +He started to cry but then he heard a voice. It was an old fisherman who said, "Don't worry Monty, I know how to help you". The fisherman took the fork from Monty and showed him the way to surrender the fork. He told Monty to throw the fork far into the water. + +Monty did as the fisherman said and the fork flew far into the sea. Monty thanked the fisherman, feeling happy and relieved he had found a reliable way to surrender the fork back to the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a great strong tree called Rocky. Rocky enjoyed the sun, the breeze and the rain. But one day something unusual happened: a little lime fruit fell from the sky and landed on Rocky's branch. Rocky was so surprised that he bowed down to the tiny lime on its branch. + +The lime was astonished by such a great gesture and said to Rocky, "Thank you for your respect. From now on, always remember to have respect for people, no matter how small. That's the only way to make the world a great place!" + +Rocky was so moved by the lime's words and he promised to show respect to everyone he saw. He bent down to the little lime and said, "I will remember your wise words forever". + +The moral of the story is that respect is important! We should always show respect to people regardless of their size, age, or ability. If everyone was respectful, the world would be a much greater place. +Once upon a time, there was a very stretchy cat. He was so stretchy that he could stretch himself down an underground tunnel. He was adorable and he loved to explore the underground tunnels. + +One day he stretched his way to an underground lake. He was so happy with what he saw - it was beautiful! There were little fish swimming around and colorful rocks all around. He wanted to stay in that place forever. + +But suddenly, something very big came out of the water! It was a big, orange dragon! The dragon saw the stretchy cat and said "hello!" The cat was very surprised but smiled and said hello back. The dragon was friendly and asked the cat if he wanted to go for a swim. The cat was excited and said yes! + +The two of them had a great time. They swam around and around, and it was so much fun that the stretchy cat felt like he could stretch all the way to the moon. + +When it was time to go, the dragon gave the stretchy cat a big hug and said goodbye. The cat sadly said goodbye back and stretched himself home. + +He couldn't wait to share his adventure with all his friends - it was an adorable and magical experience! +Once, there was a young oyster living at the bottom of the sea. He was so happy living in his merry little home! + +One day, he decided to decorate his house to make it even more merry. He added lots of colourful shells and tiny seaweed to the walls. He worked very hard and the result was beautiful! + +But the other animals in the sea weren't happy about this. They thought the young oyster was too young to decorate his house. So they came together and made a giant wave. The wave was so strong that it destroyed the tiny house and all the decorations! + +The poor young oyster was very sad. He had worked so hard on decorating his little house, and now it was all gone. He swam sadly away and never returned. +It was a hot day and all of the animals were feeling very sleepy. Every animal kept yawning, but one little bird kept chirping. The bird was so persistent that all of the animals began to wonder why it was so wide awake. They asked it why it was so energetic, and the bird replied, "I am waiting for the caretaker to mop the floor. He always sings a song when he's done." Everyone laughed, but the bird was right. Soon enough, the caretaker appeared with his mop and bucket in hand. He began to sing as he swept the floor, and the bird was soon singing right along with him. + +The animals had been so surprised when the bird predicted what would happen. They were impressed by its persistence and decided to spend the rest of the day with the bird and take a nap to rest. The next day, the animals were feeling a lot more lively from the nap and were ready to face whatever the day brought. +Piggy was a happy and enthusiastic little pig. He loved to explore the world around him. One day, Piggy heard a pleasant sound coming from outside his home. He was curious and decided to go find out what the sound was. + +Piggy stepped outside where he found a group of animals playing music. Each animal had an instrument, and they were playing their music together. Piggy found the sound to be delightful, and he knew he wanted to join in on the fun. + +He approached the animals, but was a little nervous about joining them. One of the animals noticed and said, “Don’t mind us, come join in!†Piggy smiled and grabbed an instrument. He started playing along with the others and enjoyed himself very much. + +The other animals were very enthusiastic when they heard Piggy’s efforts. They happily welcomed him to become a member of the musical group and thanked him for joining in. From then on, whenever the animals made music, Piggy was there to help. He was always so enthusiastic that he was a joy to play with. +Jake and his mom were walking down the street one day. It was a sunny day, with birds singing and the wind blowing. As they walked, Jake started to feel mad. The neighbor's house was being so noisy! Jake started to scowl and held his mom's hand tight. + +Soon, they reached the neighbor's house. It was loud, and Jake yelled "Stop it!" but the noise continued. Jake's mom sighed and said, "We can't do anything about it, Jake". Jake felt his anger grow and he scowled some more. + +Suddenly, a bright idea came to Jake. He took his mom's hand and said, "Let's go to the beach!". His mom smiled and they walked to the sand and water. The beach was quiet and peaceful. + +Jake was very happy. He watched and listened to the waves, feeling so much better. He hugged his mom tight. As they left the beach, they smiled and talked about the peaceful day they had. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bob and Max. Bob was always happy and healthy and he loved playing baseball. His friend Max wanted to play too, but he was not very healthy. + +One day, Max saw Bob playing baseball and shouted, "Bob, can I play too?" Bob smiled and said, "Sure!" + +Max was so happy and he ran to join Bob. Together they played baseball until they were both tired. Then Bob said, "Let's have a healthy snack". + +Max nodded and said, "Can I have a candy?" Bob said, "No, you need something that is more healthy". So Bob demanded that Max eat an apple. + +Max grumbled but in the end he ate the apple. Then he said to Bob, "Thanks for helping me be healthy!" And they both had fun playing baseball again. +Once there was a little girl who was very shy. She had never been on a trip before and it made her a bit nervous. She thought it would be a scary experience but her mom told her it would be wonderful. + +The girl got ready with her mom and they went on their own trip! She was excited to go and see new things, but she was still shy. Her mom showed her all the different places they stopped and talked to her about what she was seeing. + +The girl loved the trip and started to be less shy. She learned a lot about the world and started to feel like she owned this place. She was even sad when the trip was over and she had to go back home. But she was happy that she had conquered her shyness and was now proud to own this trip. +Mum and Dad were playing a game. They were designing something special. +"What are you making?" asked the little boy. +"It's a special day and we are making it bright," said Dad. +"Yay! I love bright things," said the little boy with a smile. +Mum and Dad finished their design. It was a big flag with the colours of the rainbow. +"Look," said Dad. "We designed a bright flag for our special day." +The little boy smiled and said, "Can we fly it outside?" +Mum and Dad laughed and said, "Yes!" +The little boy helped to hang up the bright flag and watched it flutter in the breeze. +"I love our special day," said the little boy. +Mum and Dad hugged him tight and said, "Me too!" +Max was playing outside with his friends. He was having lots of fun. But then one of his friends, Jack, came up to him with an empty lunch box. + +Max knew that Jack didn't have anything to eat and he felt sorry for him. He offered to share his sandwich with Jack, but Jack shook his head. + +Max was confused, so he asked why Jack didn't want to use lunch with him. Jack said he was afraid Max wouldn't want to share his food. + +Max was very unhappy. It made him feel sad and mad that Jack was being so rude. + +Max then decided to show Jack how kind and generous he could be. He took his sandwich out of his lunch box and offered to share it with Jack. + +Jack was very happy and accepted Max's offer. From that day on, he and Max shared their lunches together every day. + +The moral of the story is to always be kind to your friends and make sure to share with them. Don't be rude like Jack was and act like you don't care. +Once there was a mighty knight. He was the bravest knight anyone had ever seen. Everywhere he went he vowed to make things better. He made a promise to protect his kingdom. + +One day he heard a cry for help. He raced to the sound. When he got there, he saw a tiny dragon. It was shivering in a corner. + +The knight asked the dragon, "what's wrong?" + +The dragon said, "Some bad dragons took my stuff. Please help me get it back." + +The knight bravely said, "I promise you I will help you get your stuff back." + +The dragon smiled and said, "Let's go." + +The two of them flew to the bad dragon's lair. It was very quiet. The brave knight went first, followed by the dragon. + +The mighty knight fearlessly faced the bad dragons. He used his sword to block their attacks. He then grabbed the dragon's stuff and flew back safely with the dragon. + +The dragon thanked the knight for keeping his promise. From that day onward the knight became known as the most loyal knight in the kingdom. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Will and April. They both loved each other very much and had many adventures together. + +One day, April heard of a magical school. The school was very colorful and full of fun things to do. Everyone in town was excited to go to the school. + +So Will and April decided to go together. When they got to the school, they were amazed. There were so many different colors that made everything look so happy and exciting. + +Will and April played games and explored the school all day. At the end of the day, they were so happy that they both jumped up and shouted with joy. + +The school released them back into the world and promised that they could come back whenever they wanted. Will and April promised to come back to the school soon and they said goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lisa. She had a yellow seat in the garden and she liked to spend time there. + +One day she noticed a little boy with a big red nose. He was crying. Lisa went to talk to him. + +"What's wrong?" asked Lisa. + +The little boy said, "I'm ashamed. I had to go to school without my shoes on and all the other children laughed at me." + +Lisa offered the boy her seat. She said, "You can sit here while I go and get you some shoes." + +The boy thanked her and sat down. But after Lisa left the boy robbed her yellow seat. + +When Lisa came back with the shoes, the little boy had gone. Lisa felt very ashamed and sad. She never saw the boy again. +Once there was a young girl named Cara. Cara loved spending time with her family. One day Cara’s father introduced her to her new brother. He was a kind boy and Cara really liked him. + +One day Cara wanted to take a toy from her brother. He said no, he wanted to keep it. Cara felt sad and she argued with him. They did not get along well. + +Cara's father was very wise. He saw that Cara was frustrated and he knew that she needed help. He knew that she needed to learn how to be kind. So he came up with a plan. + +Every day, he introduced Cara and her brother to something new and different. Slowly, Cara began to learn about being kind by understanding her brother's perspective. Over time, Cara and her brother grew closer and understood each other. They now happily play together. +Mommy and Sally went to the zoo. Sally really loved the giraffes! They were so tall and strong. She was sad to leave the zoo when it was time to go home. + +On the way home, Mommy and Sally stopped by a store and bought an empty jar. Sally was so excited that she had a jar of her own. She gave Mommy lots of hugs and kissed her goodbye as if to say thank you. + +When they got home, Sally put her jar on her dresser and sat down on her bed. The jar was filled only with memories of the zoo. She thought about the giraffes and holding Mommy’s hand as they walked around. Suddenly, she felt a bit sad and she just wanted to hug her Mommy again. She was missing her so much! + +Sally ran to the kitchen and gave Mommy the biggest hug she could. Mommy was so happy. She held Sally tight and felt so much love for her daughter, who was growing so strong. She kissed her forehead and promised to take her back to the zoo soon. +Billy was so excited. He was going out to eat at a restaurant with his parents. As they entered, a waiter greeted them and handed them a menu. + +"What do you want to eat Billy?" asked his Dad. + +Billy looked at the menu and it was difficult to choose, every dish looked so yummy. He pointed out one dish, "I want that one!" he said, pointing at the menu. + +The waiter smiled and said "That sounds brilliant! I'll be back with your order soon." + +As the waiter left, his Mum revealed a surprise. She had a bowl with candy in her hand. Billy's eyes lit up and he cheered in joy. + +He took a piece of candy and tried it. It was delicious! He quickly grabbed a few more and put them in his pocket. + +Billy thanked his Mum and Dad and soon the waiter arrived with the food. Billy ate with a huge smile on his face and he was so happy that he had gone out to eat! +Once there was a little boy who found a spicy mystery. It had funny marks on it, and the little boy couldn't guess what it was. He decided to replace the spicy mystery with something else. + +So he went to the park and asked his friends if they had any ideas. But they were all stumped. Then he went to the store and saw lots of colourful things. He replaced the spicy mystery with a bright red toy car. He was so excited to have something new! + +At first he didn't know how it worked, but then he figured it out. He drove it all around the park, making car noises and having a blast. He even made his friends laugh with his silly car show! + +And from then on it was his favourite toy to play with. He was so happy that he replaced the spicy mystery with something special. +Once upon a time there was a jolly little girl who loved to draw. Every day she would take out her staff and draw in the park. She loved making the lines and shapes sharp and clear. + +One day as she was drawing she heard a noise. She looked up to see a bunch of animals standing near her. It was a family of bunnies! They were hopping around and playing. + +The little girl was very excited. She got her staff out again and drew the family of bunnies. She made their ears sharp and the line of their backs jolly. + +The family of bunnies loved the picture so much that they started to hop around the little girl. She laughed and laughed. She was so happy to have made them so happy. + +The family of bunnies stayed near the little girl until it was time to go home. She waved goodbye to them with her staff in the air. They understood that she wanted to see them again and they hopped away. + +The little girl was very proud of her drawing. It had made everyone so jolly! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named May. She had lots of colors in her toy box and loved to play with them. + +One day, May decided to make a rainbow with her colors. She worked very hard, but when she was finished she was disappointed. May's rainbow was not very good. + +So May went looking for help. She found a friend, Kate, and asked for her help. Kate stopped and took a look at May's rainbow. + +“The colors need to be brighter,†Kate said. She insisted that May try again. + +May was not sure, but she was flexible, so she listened and gave it another go. + +This time, the colors were even and bright. Kate had made them look so wonderful. May was happy and proud of her rainbow. +One day, there was a white bear who wanted to have some fun. He grabbed a big red ball and started to play with it. The bear ran around the garden and chased the ball. He laughed and laughed. He then took the ball and grabbed a stick. The bear was having so much fun. He kept swinging the stick and running around with the ball. + +After playing for a while, the bear noticed a white flower in the garden. He bent down and grabbed it with his paw. He smelled it and smiled. He thought the flower was so pretty. + +The bear went back to playing with his ball and stick. He would run and grab the ball and then swing his stick chasing the ball around the garden. After a while, he got tired and lay in the garden, looking up at the white clouds in the sky. He was having so much fun. +Patty was sleeping in her bed when he mommy came in the room. She was carrying a hanger. Patty asked what was on the hanger but before she could answer, Mommy laid it on the bed. Mommy said it was a new shirt. Patty touched it and thought it felt funny. She asked why it smelled smelly and Mommy said it was because it had just been cleaned. Patty said she liked it and Mommy smiled. She laid the shirt on the hanger and hung it on the door. Now Patty had the perfect shirt for school! +Molly was a careful girl. She never acted careless. Everywhere she went, she paid attention to her surroundings. + +Today, she was visiting a big room, bigger than she had ever seen before. She slid down the hallway and noticed the room seemed to fit all around her. It was like the room was made for her! + +Molly stepped through the main door and twirled around in her dress. She loved exploring new places. But then, she noticed something had been left behind. There were toys scattered across the room! + +A sudden feeling of concern filled her heart. She knew someone had been careless. She slowly bent down and started picking up the toys. + +A few moments later, Molly realized the room actually fit her perfectly! It was designed with her in mind. It seemed like the careless person had done all this just for her! +One day, a little girl was playing in her garden. She saw something dark hanging from a tree. Curious to understand what it was, she walked closer. As she looked up, she had a strange view. In the tree was a bat, hanging upside down and sleeping. The little girl was scared, so she quickly ran away. + +The next day, she decided to take a closer look. She slowly walked up to the tree and looked carefully. The bat was still there and didn't move. The little girl thought it was strange, so she went to touch the bat. Just as she did, the bat flew away. The little girl was so scared, she started to cry. + +The little girl knew she must never go near the hanging dark view again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sam. He was only 3 years old and liked playing with his toys. He had an eraser and enjoyed rubbing it on the walls of his house. + +One day, Sam's mom told him not to do silly things with his eraser. But Sam was too excited and he didn't listen. He kept playing, and soon the wall got covered in eraser marks. + +Sam felt very ashamed. He knew he made a mistake and he was too afraid to talk to his mom. So he went to hide in his room. + +Mom came in to check on him and she saw the wall. She gently said, "Sam, why did you do this?" + +Sam looked down and said, "I'm sorry mom, I didn't mean to." + +Mom smiled, understanding that he was only playing. She hugged him and said, "It's ok, sweetheart. Let's try to clean up this mess together." + +Together, they worked to clean the eraser marks from the wall. When it was all done, Sam felt much better and he was no longer ashamed. From then on, Sam was very careful to listen to his mom. +Once upon a time there was a big body. He was so tall that he could touch the clouds. But the body was not happy, he was scared. He trembled when he thought of the things he could do with his big body. + +One day while walking in the forest, the body encountered a little bird. The bird asked the body why it was trembling. The body told the bird that he was scared of what he could do with his big body. + +The bird told the body, "You should not be scared of your power, but you should use it thoughtfully. The power you have is to protect, help, and share the love with others." + +The body understood the bird's words and used his big body to make the world a better place. He used it to care for and protect the creatures in the forest and to help his friends in need. + +The body was no longer scared of his power, but instead cherished it. He used it to spread kindness and love, and the world was his happy home. +Once upon a time there was a fox. The fox wanted to play a game but he didn't know what to do. He decided to look around and he eventually saw a switch. He had never seen one before, so he decided to poke it to find out what it did. + +Suddenly there was a loud noise and the fox jumped. It was a door opening! The fox was so excited that he ran through the door. He soon discovered that there was a party happening! + +The fox was amazed. All the animals there were having so much fun. They were playing games, eating treats and laughing. The fox was so envious. He wished he had been invited! + +Fortunately the animals noticed the fox and invited him to join in the fun. The fox was delighted and from that day on he always took the time to poke a switch if he found one! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jake. Jake wanted to tie something, but he didn't know how. He went to his mom, who was in the other room, and asked her if she could help him. + +"What do you want to tie?" asked his mom. + +"I want to tie something," said Jake. + +His mom taught him how to tie a knot with a piece of string. She showed him how to make loops with the string and pull it tight. Jake was so successful at learning how to tie a knot, and his mom was so proud of him. + +When Jake was finished, he put the knot he had tied in a room in his house. After that, Jake went downstairs and played with his toys. He showed his mom the knot he had tied, and she was very happy he was so successful. +Once there was a fine little boy called Sam. One day Sam saw a wagon. He was so excited he ran straight up to meet it. + +Sam asked the wagon, "Where are you going?" The wagon replied, "I'm off to the park!" + +Sam said, "Can I come with you?" The wagon said, "Of course you can!" + +Sam was so happy that he jumped in. The wagon and Sam then set off for the park. As they drove through the fields and woods, Sam smiled and enjoyed the ride. + +When they finally arrived, the wagon asked Sam, "Have you had a good time?" Sam smiled and said "Yes, this has been the best day ever!" + +The wagon and Sam said goodbye, and Sam waved as the wagon drove away. Sam was so glad he had met the wagon. +Once there was a quiet egg that glowed in the night. It was so bright that it lit up all the dark corners of the sky. Everyone was so amazed by the egg. + +The glowing egg was so beautiful that all the animals of the forest gathered around it. The birds flew up and sang happy songs. The foxes and the rabbits ran around and played. All the animals were so excited. + +Then something amazing happened. When the glowing egg opened up, a little baby dragon popped out! Everyone was so happy to meet the little dragon. He yawned and stretched and glowed even brighter! + +The baby dragon stayed with the animals of the forest happily ever after. They played games, sang songs and watched the egg glow late into the night. +One day, Susie and her mommy were outside in the sunshine. Mommy said to look around, so Susie looked. She saw a lawn, and it was so green and fit. Mommy said to stand on it, so Susie stood on the lawn. She felt fit when she stood there. + +Mommy said, "Isn't it nice to stand on the lawn?" + +Susie said, "Yes!" + +Mommy said, "Let's stand in the sun some more." + +So, Susie and Mommy stood together in the sunshine. The lawn was fit and the sun was warm, so Susie felt happy. They both smiled and enjoyed the sunshine together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was three years old. She was curious and wanted to understand everything around her. One day, she went to the beach. She saw all sorts of little creatures, including shrimp. The shrimp were very mild and they swam around her feet. + +The little girl got very excited, it was the first time she had seen something so amazing. She watched them for a long time, trying to understand their behaviour. Then, the shrimp started to come closer, it was like they were trying to tell her something. + +The little girl was so surprised, she kept watching, trying to understand what the shrimp wanted to tell her. After a few minutes, the shrimp went away and the little girl smiled. She had understood that the shrimp wanted to give her a great big hug. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Lucy and Jack. They were both really silly and liked to have fun together. + +One day, Lucy had a silly plan. She said to Jack, "Let's go find a deer in the forest". Jack thought it was a great idea and smiled. + +They got ready and put on their shoes to go explore the forest. In the forest there were many trees, birds and even some deer. The deer were so beautiful and they were running around. + +Lucy and Jack chased after the deer but they were so fast. After some time they finally caught one and it looked so cute! + +The deer's name was Fluffy and they were so happy to find him. They petted Fluffy and he ran around making silly noises. They wanted to take him home but they had to go back. + +But they were so happy they caught Fluffy. They both smiled and said goodbye to him as they headed home. +Once upon a time, a little bird named Sammy was flying around the forest. He had beautiful pink feathers and a loud horn on top of his head. He loved honking his horn and making a lot of noise. + +One day, while Sammy was flying, he passed by a pond. All of the sudden, he honked his horn so loud that it made all the ducks at the pond jump! They all started quacking and flapping their wings. Sammy was embarrassed. He flew away quickly and hid behind a bush. + +Suddenly, a fox appeared and said, “Why are you hiding little bird? What did you do wrong?†+ +Sammy started to explain what happened and how he got embarrassed quacking and flapping their wings. + +The fox smiled and said, “There is nothing wrong with honking your horn. You should be proud of it. Now, come on - let’s go back to the pond and show off your lovely horn.†+ +So, Sammy followed the fox back to the pond. He proudly honked his pink horn, and all the ducks were amazed! They quacked, danced and cheered. Sammy was so happy that everyone was enjoying his music. From then on, he honked his horn whenever he flew around the forest. +One sunny day, a fat cat named Pat was napping on the porch. He lazily gazed up at the birds soaring past in the sky. Suddenly, Pat spotted a wire rolling by. He was intrigued and followed it through the grass and over the fence near a fountain. + +Pat noticed it was a metal wire and it glimmered in the sunlight. With curiosity, he followed the wire and suddenly saw a small mouse with a big bag of cheese. Pat's mouth watered and he was ready to snatch the cheese from the mouse. + +The mouse saw Pat and noticed his greed. He said, “Pat, if you take my cheese, you'll get even fatter. Is it worth it?†Pat stopped and thought for a moment. He realized the mouse was right and it wasn't worth getting fatter just to eat a little cheese. He smiled and said, “No, I don't think so.†+ +The moral of the story is to think carefully before making a decision. Despite the temptation to take something that belongs to someone else, we must first consider what the consequences of our actions might be. +Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was Joe. He loved to play with his truck. Every day he would load the truck with his toys. He made sure it was all nice and neat. + +One day Joe got an idea. He wanted to give his truck a name. So he thought and thought until he came up with the perfect name. The name was Fred. He thought it was normal, but exciting too. + +Joe drove Fred around all day. Whenever Joe was away from Fred, he missed him. One day, Joe even loaded Fred up and took him on the bus with him. Joe was so proud that Fred was brave enough to go on a bus ride with him. + +Joe and Fred became best friends. They always did things together and had lots of fun. Even though Joe knew Fred was just a truck, he thought of him as a real friend. + +Joe and Fred had lots of adventures and Joe was always sure to load Fred up before they went out. That's how it was for Joe and Fred, until one day when it was time for them to part. But Joe always remembered the time they had together and the special way they loaded (up) his truck. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Josh. Today, Josh had to choose a seat. So, he looked around and saw a clear seat. It was right in the middle of his classroom and it looked perfect. He had to choose carefully, so he closed his eyes and made his choice. + +He chose the clear seat! Then, he quickly scurried over to it and sat down. He was so excited to have his own seat and looked around the room with pride. He thought it was the best seat in the whole classroom. He was so happy he chose the clear seat! +Once upon a time there was a happy family. They wanted to go on a vacation, so they got in a car and sped away. The car went faster and faster until they saw something wild. It was an animal - a wild animal! The family was so excited and they stopped the car to take a closer look. Everyone was happy and they jumped and laughed. + +They kept speeding down the road until they arrived at their vacation spot. They enjoyed it a lot - there were all kinds of wild animals nearby. Together they explored the area and had a wild time. + +At the end of their vacation, they had to go home. But they were already planning their next vacation - and hoping for even more wild adventures! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved squash. Every day he would go to the market to buy his favourite vegetable. + +One day, a stranger at the market recommended a new squash to him. The boy was very excited to try it, it was a bright green colour and looked delicious. + +The boy took the squash home and cooked it up in the evening. When he tasted it, he could tell it was very bitter. He was so disappointed, he had hoped it would be as delicious as his usual type of squash. + +Suddenly, the little boy heard a voice. It was the same voice that had recommended the squash to him. It said, "I warned you it would be bitter, but you didn't listen. Now you have to suffer". + +The little boy was scared, he ran out of his house. He never saw the strange stranger again, but he never trusted a recommendation from anyone ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Molly. She was very patient and always wanted to have fun. One day, Molly went to the port with her family. She was so excited to explore the place. + +Molly ran around the port and discovered a big, red ball. She exclaimed, "Wow! That's a bouncy ball!" Taking the ball in her hand, Molly happily bounced it around the port. She giggled as the ball flew up in the air before bouncing back to the ground. + +Molly's father watched her from a nearby bench, smiling. He said, "Look at my brave and patient daughter! I'm so proud of her." Molly beamed at those loving words and continued bouncing the ball. + +Molly played for hours until the sun set. As the night fell, it was time for the family to go home. Molly waved goodbye to the port, still carrying the red ball in her hands. +Once upon a time there was a quiet bear. He wanted to do something fun, so he went in search of a puzzle. He found a big one and tried to twist the pieces together. But he could not do it! + +He became very frustrated. He asked a little bird for help. The bird said, “You must stay calm and quiet if you want to solve the puzzleâ€. + +The bear took the advice and tried again. This time he was able to twist the pieces of the puzzle together, and when he finished, he had a lovely picture. + +The moral of this story is that if you stay calm and quiet, it is easier to do difficult tasks. +Once there was a mother butterfly who was eager to test her baby's wings. She held her baby at the edge of a leaf and whispered, "Ready for flight, my little one?" The baby butterfly was scared, but smiled and nodded. + +Mother butterfly smiled, proud of her child. "I wish you luck," she said, and encouraged her baby to take the leap. The baby butterfly took a deep breath, flapped its wings and flew away. + +But on its first flight, the baby butterfly bumped into a skull! It quickly made a U-turn and flew back to its mother. "What did you learn?" she asked, looking concerned. + +The baby butterfly thought for a moment, then replied, "Always be careful before I try new things." + +Mother butterfly smiled and hugged her baby close. "That's right, my dear. It's important to test new things, but only if you're going to be safe." + +The baby butterfly nodded again and happily flew away, eager to resume practicing. From then on, she was careful before testing anything new. And that is the moral of the story. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called John. He loved playing make-believe with his original shield. One day, he was playing when he heard a loud voice. This voice demanded that John come closer. + +John was scared. He grabbed his shield and ran. He was so small that he was able to hide behind it. + +John peeked around the edge of his shield and saw a great big dragon. The dragon made the same demand again. He said, “I must have your shield. Give it to me now!†+ +John was very brave. He stood up tall and shouted, “No! This is my shield and I will keep it. You cannot have it!†+ +The dragon was surprised. He had never met such a brave little boy before. After a few moments, the dragon smiled and said, “You have courage little one. You can keep your shield.†+ +John smiled and hugged his original shield. He was so glad that he had been brave enough to stand up to the dragon. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was very hungry and couldn't find anything to eat. She had been walking for hours in search of food when she stumbled across an old sailing boat. + +The boat looked very inviting, so Lucy decided to climb on board to see if anything lay inside. Delighted to find that not only was the boat full of food, but that it was also set to sail! + +Lucy excitedly climbed into the captain's seat and took the wheel. She began to sail across the sea, feeling very brave and strong. On the way, she happened across an old barber. + +The barber had been stuck in a storm, and without anyone to help him, he had been stranded for days. Lucy kindly stopped her ship to help the barber, and offered to tow him back to land. + +The barber was so thankful and said to her, "Dear Lucy, you are so kind and generous. Never forget that it is better to help others than to always think of yourself. Always put others first, and you will be rewarded." + +And so Lucy sailed on and eventually made it back to her home safely. She never forgot the barber's words and was glad she had put others first. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She was three years old, and she loved to explore outdoors. + +One day, Mia was walking through a gloomy forest when she suddenly heard a loud voice warning her. She paused and looked up to see a tall man standing in the shadows. + +Mia timidly asked, "Ooh - what are you?" + +The man replied, "I am a forest guardian. I warned you that this forest is dangerous. You must turn around and go home." + +Mia wasn't sure what to do. She really wanted to explore the forest. She argued that she was big and brave, and just wanted a look around. + +The guardian shook his head and said, "No. You must not stay here. I cannot welcome you here. Now go quickly and be safe". + +Mia sighed and reluctantly went home. However, she still hadn't given up her dream of exploring the forest. From then on, Mia was extra careful to listen for warnings whenever she decided to go outside. +Once there was a woman who lived alone in a small house. Every day she worked hard to try and make her life better. One day, when the woman came home, she saw something that made her heart go cold. Her home had been broken into. She looked around and all her things were gone. + +The woman was so upset that she decided to stay by herself in the house, to try and keep it safe. She locked all the doors and windows and stayed up all through the night. + +But the man who had broken into her house had seen her, and he wanted to get back at her. He came to the house late at night and tried to break in again. But the woman had been so careful that she kept the house safe. + +The next morning the woman felt a little better. She realized that she had done a fine job of protecting her home. But then, when she went outside, she saw the man standing there. He said something mean to her, and then he ran away. + +The woman was very scared and she never stayed in the house again. She moved away and never looked back. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily was very persistent. She wanted to learn more than anything. Every day, she practised math. She found it very tricky, but kept trying. + +One day, an amazing thing happened. Lily went to school and the teacher showed the class something new. She was able to recognize math! Lily was so proud of herself. + +She kept working every day and soon found that she was understanding math even better. She was so happy and amazed with herself. + +Lily kept working and eventually she was the best at math in her whole school. Everyone was so proud of her hard work and persistence. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a charming little girl who lived in a fancy house. She had lots of fun things to play with, like her dolls and her teddy bear. + +One day a noisy yellow duck was knocking at the door. The little girl opened the door and the duck asked her a question. + +"Will you play with me?" asked the duck. + +The girl thought it was a fun thing to do, so she said "Yes!" + +But then the duck started to cry. + +The little girl didn't know what to do, so she said "Why are you crying?" + +"Because I am lonely," said the duck with big tears. + +The little girl felt so sad for the duck, she gave him a big hug and said "Don't worry, I will always be your friend". + +The duck stopped crying and the two of them played together all day. The little girl was so happy to have a new friend and the duck was so happy to have someone to play with. + +The end. +One day a small bird was happily flying around looking for food when all of a sudden, a strong wind blew and took away its beautiful bright feather. The bird kept flying and finally reached a giant tree of which it thought was so tall that it had never seen anything so tall before. + +The bird landed on a branch and started crying. It was sad that it had lost its beautiful feather. Suddenly, a gentle voice said, "Why are you sad? Is something wrong?" The bird looked down and saw that a gentle rabbit was looking up at it. + +The bird told the rabbit about the sad situation and asked if he had seen its lost feather. The rabbit said that he had not seen it but he had an idea. He said, "I think I know someone who can help you. Follow me." + +The rabbit and the bird started walking through the forest until they reached a clearing. There they saw a magical deer that the rabbit had talked about. Upon seeing them, the magical deer said, "What can I do to help you?" + +The bird explained the situation and asked if he could help. The magical deer said, "Yes, I can help you. But, first you must be gentle and offer me good wishes." The bird said its good wishes and suddenly, the feather returned. + +The bird thanked the magical deer with all its heart. The deer smiled and said, "You are welcome. I'm glad that +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play with all sorts of things, especially with toys. +One day, Lucy saw something really special at the store - a purple toy car. It was so shiny and so cheap! Lucy knew she had to have it, so she bought the car and ran home to play. + +When she got home, Lucy pulled the purple car out and put it down on the floor. She pushed it around and around, making funny noises and pretending it was a real car. She also played with other toys, rolling them around the room and singing as she went. + +Lucy had lots of fun that day with her new purple toy car. Every day after that, she made sure to bring it with her wherever she went to play. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He wanted something new to play with. He asked his mom for a puzzle. His mom was very kind and went to the store to buy the puzzle. When she came back with the puzzle, Jack was so excited. He ripped open the box and put all the pieces of the puzzle together. He could not believe how beautiful the puzzle was. He was so proud of himself for completing it. Jack was glad his mom was so kind and got him the puzzle he wanted. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He loves playing with his mitten outside. Every day he would put on his mitten and go outside to play in the snow. + +One day, something bad happened. He lost his mitten! He looked and looked, but he couldn't find it. He started to miss it. + +Then, his mommy came to help him. She said "Let's look for it together! It's easy to find!" They looked around, but they couldn't find it. Then, they looked over by the tree and finally they found it! The little boy was so happy to have his mitten back. + +He hugged it tight, and never wanted to miss it again. He put it away so it would stay safe and he could play with it again. Now, every time he puts on his mitten, he remembers how easy it was to find it with the help of his mommy! +Today, Dad took Jack to the park. They played for a long time. Jack ran fast and laughed a lot. Dad was having fun too. +After playing, Dad said it was time for something special. Jack was so excited! Dad and Jack went to the playground. + +Dad said he wanted to show Jack something cool. He grabbed a bucket and started to mix together sand and water. The bucket was very deep. Jack watched as the sand and the water mixed together. Dad said, "Wait and watch, Jack. You'll see something amazing!" + +The sand and water began to swirl around in the bucket. Suddenly, a tiny castle appeared! Jack was so surprised. Dad said, "See? Magic happens when you mix things together!" Jack had so much fun playing with his dad today. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lisa. She was only three years old and she loved to go outside to play. One day, when she was playing in her backyard, Lisa saw something funny. She saw a big hose laying on the ground! Lisa thought it was so funny that she wanted to see where it was going. + +So, she grabbed it and followed it to the side of her house. Lisa believe the hose was coming from her house, but she just couldn't figure out where. She was feeling helpless, so she ran inside to get help. + +Inside, she found her mom in the kitchen and ran over to her. She said, "Mama! Mama! I found a hose outside but I can't figure out where it's coming from!" Her mom chuckled and said, "That's the hose that draws water from the pond. That's how our hose gets water!" + +Lisa said, "Really?! That's so cool!" She was so amazied by her discovery, and she was so glad that she was able to figure out where the hose was coming from. Lisa believe that one day she could be a great detective, just like her mom! +Alice was a little girl who loved to play in her garden. One day she was playing with a toy iron when she saw something special in the sky. She saw a big kite, so she decided to send it a message. + +Alice quickly ran over to the kite, but it was far away. She yelled into the sky, "I love you, kite!" But the kite was too far away and did not hear her. + +Alice felt so sad, so she went and found her mom. She asked her, "How can I send a message to the kite?" + +Mom kindly explained that Alice needed to use an iron and paper. She showed Alice how to write a message on the paper, then iron it onto the kite string. + +Alice thought it was an amazing idea and quickly wrote a message. She ran outside with the hot iron and carefully placed the message on the kite string. + +Alice was so proud of herself and smiled, happy to be no longer ignorant. She couldn't wait to see what the kite would say back. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. He liked to go on big adventures, but he always had to come home when it was bedtime. Every night he would rest his head on his pillow, but he was never able to relax. He was restless. + +One night, after John had whispered his prayers and closed his eyes, something magical happened. He heard a voice that said, "Follow me and I will show you something special". + +John tiptoed out of his bedroom and followed the voice. Eventually, he arrived in a wonderful garden full of trees, flowers, and singing birds. + +The voice said, "John, this is a secret garden, and time moves very slowly here. Now you can relax and be happy for as long as you like, because you'll never have to leave." + +John was overjoyed. He settled into a comfortable spot and soon he was as peaceful and relaxed as can be. He stayed in the secret garden for what felt like a lifetime. + +When he finally opened his eyes, it was morning. Outside, the sun was shining, and John knew he'd been dreaming. But he still felt the peace and relaxation he'd experienced in the secret garden. He'd never felt so relaxed before. + +From then on, when John found himself feeling restless, he would remember the secret garden, and soon he would be relaxed and happy once again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, who loved to chew her gum. One day, her mommy bought her a fake hose, the kind that a grown up would use to water the garden. The little girl was so excited to play with it! She ran outside, proudly chewing her gum, and she started to water the garden with her fake hose. + +But, unfortunately, things weren't so simple. Soon, after she was done watering the garden, the little girl noticed something strange about the hose. It wasn't water coming from the hose, it was a sticky, syrupy goo that was hard to swallow. She quickly spat it out, but it was too late. It was everywhere, and the little girl's mommy wasn't happy. + +The mommy said, "Why did you chew the hose?! It's fake, that's why it became sticky!" The little girl was scared, she didn't want her mommy to be mad at her. But it was too late, the damage had been done. + +The little girl cried and cried, never wanting to chew on her fake hose again. +Once there was a poor little girl. She had no toys and nothing to do. She felt sad and lonely. + +One day, her mother gave her a paper and said, "I have something for you!". The little girl was so excited! + +On the paper was a picture of a big teddy bear. The girl wanted to win it, so she tore the paper into tiny pieces and put them in a box. + +The next day, the little girl went to the store where the bear was kept. She was very excited when she saw the box there with a sign that said, "Winner!" She won the teddy bear and was so happy! + +The bear became the little girl's best friend. She never felt sad or lonely again. Whenever she was feeling poor, she hugged her bear and felt better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Hannah. She was very curious and always looking for new adventures. + +One day, she decided to visit the beach. She admired the beautiful sand and the deep blue sea. + +Suddenly, she saw a strange animal. She was so amazed that she wanted to grab it. She quickly ran towards it but just as she reached out her hand, it suddenly jumped into the water! + +Hannah shouted "Wait! Come back!", but the animal was already gone. She looked around, but the creature had disappeared. + +Then, she heard a funny noise. It was a kind of deep, sandy sound. She looked around and saw a big, wet turtle. Its head was out of the water and it was looking at her. + +Hannah was so surprised that all she could say was "WOW". She started to laugh and the turtle seemed to smile at her. Then she tried to talk to it, but she realized that the turtle was deaf. + +Hannah smiled at the turtle and said "I just wanted to grab you, but now you are gone. Maybe we can be friends?". + +The turtle nodded its head and then they both laughed. + +The End. +Lucy was looking around the store when she saw a pair of sunglasses. She liked them a lot, but they looked so expensive! She asked her mom, "Can I have the sunglasses, please?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "No, those sunglasses are too expensive, sweetheart." + +Lucy got an idea. She said, "Mommy, if I can create something special, can I get the sunglasses?" + +"Sure," Mommy said. + +So Lucy quickly started to work. She was very creative and used pieces of paper, crayons and markers to make a beautiful design. When she was done, she ran over to her mom and said with a smile, "Look what I created!" + +Mommy could not believe how beautiful the design was. She said, "Wow, that is wonderful! Okay, you can have the sunglasses." + +Lucy was so excited! She said, "Thank you, Mommy!" She put on the sunglasses, and she looked even more special. +Once upon a time, there lived an ancient man named John. Every day, John would design a post in his garden. He loved spending time making sure his post was exactly how he wanted it. + +One day, a young boy came knocking at John’s door. He asked John if he wanted to join him on an adventure. John asked what kind of adventure and the young boy said that he wanted to go explore some ancient ruins. + +John hesitated but he eventually agreed to join the boy on the adventure. When they arrived at the ruins, they found all sorts of exciting things. John also noticed an old post in the ruins. He asked the boy why that post was there and the boy said it must have been designed by someone a long time ago. + +John was amazed by the post and realized how important it was to design things that can last for a long time. He thanked the young boy for his adventure and went back home. From then on, John was careful to design things that truly lasted. + +Therefore, the moral of the story is: if you design something, make sure it will last. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Fred. Fred was 3 years old and was a very active kid. Every day, Fred would jog around the park with his friends. + +One day, while jogging, Fred stumbled upon a pile of gold. He was so excited, that he wanted to keep it all for himself. But his friends encouraged him to share the gold. + +So, Fred divided the gold amongst himself and his friends. Even though each of them had only a little bit, they were all happier than if Fred had it all to himself. + +But then one of Fred's friends tried a bit of the gold and made a face. The gold was really sour. Everyone started to laugh and began to understand that having a lot of gold isn't always a good thing. + +The moral of the story is that it's important not just to pursue material wealth, but also the joy of friendship. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sarah and Max. They both loved to play together and have fun. + +One day Max had a great idea. He thought it would be fun to send waste away to help keep the world clean. Sarah thought it was a great idea and so they set to work. + +Max and Sarah both thought it would be a very successful plan. Max called his friends and asked them to help. Together they filled a big truck with all of the waste. + +"Let's send it away" declared Max. Max and Sarah smiled and waved as the truck drove away. + +After that Max and Sarah kept sending waste away and the world got cleaner and its people were happier. Max and Sarah were so successful that everyone wanted them to help keep the world clean. + +Max and Sarah still loved to play together, but now they knew that it was important to send waste away. +Jimmy was walking in the garden. He saw a nail on the ground. He thought it looked interesting. So, he picked it up. + +Jimmy was happy. He looked around and saw a weak wooden fence. He wondered if he could use the nail. + +Jimmy stepped up to the fence. He worked hard and soon, he had managed to get the nail in the fence. He stepped back, feeling proud of himself. But then, Jimmy felt something strange; a breeze was coming through the fence! + +Jimmy had made a hole in the fence! Jimmy was a bit scared. Had he done something wrong? + +Jimmy stepped closer. He saw that he had made a hole in the fence that was just the right size for him to fit through! Jimmy got through the fence and he made a great new discovery. On the other side of the fence were lots of adventures he had been wanting to explore. + +Jimmy smiled with delight. He had picked the nail up for a reason. It had been weak, but it had led to something great. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jen. She was only three years old. Every day, her mommy and daddy would take her to the park to play and explore. + +One day while they were visiting the park, Jen noticed a dictionary lying on the ground. She instantly became curious and didn't know what it was. She asked her mommy what it was and her mommy replied, "It's a special book, with lots of words inside." + +Jen excitedly ran and picked up the dictionary. She held it in her hands and began to turn the pages. Suddenly, she realized that one page wasn't made of paper like the others, instead it was made of sour candy. + +Jen quickly opened up the page and saw a big pile of sour candy. She couldn't believe it. Her mommy came over, smiled and said, "Jen, you've found a special reward. When you find something, it makes you realize that good things happen when you're curious and exploring." + +Jen realized that learning new things and exploring can lead to something sweet. From then on, she always praised exploration and learning, and was never scared to try something new. + +The moral of the story is that exploring and being curious can open up lots of great opportunities. With those qualities, you can find things both sweet and sour in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Cindy. She wanted to make something special. So she decided to fold some paper to make a rainbow. She was so excited when she finished it. + +So she put the rainbow outside. It was so beautiful. But then it started to rain and the rainbow got wet. Cindy was very upset. + +She tried to fold it back together again, but she couldn't. It was too wet and the colors had all run. Cindy was very unhappy and started to cry. + +That was the end of Cindy's rainbow. She was so sad that she had to go inside and never came outside to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a smart girl. She wanted to do something very special and so she decided to take an exam. She asked her mom for help, but her mom said we don't have a lot of money. So the girl decided to find a way to do the exam without help. + +The next day, the girl went to the exam hall. But she was scared. It was a big room and she was all alone. She started to cry. + +Then a kind man walked in. He said, "Don't worry. I will help you." The girl was very happy and she decided to take the exam with the man's help. + +But the man only wanted to take her money. When the exam was over, he said, "Now give me the money you promised." The girl had no money and she started to cry. The man was very angry and he asked her to leave the exam hall. + +The girl sadly went home. She learnt the lesson that you should not decide to do something without thinking about it carefully. +Once upon a time, there lived two friends; True and Jack. One day, Jack asked True why he was always so good. True looked around and replied, “I want to provide for my friends.†+ +Jack thought for a moment and said, “But how can you provide? You don't have any money or food." True just smiled and said, "Sometimes it's not about the food, but about being kind and helping others.†+ +So Jack and True set off on a journey to find a way to provide. Along the way, they faced many obstacles, from following a long winding path, to an obstacle course. But True was determined to provide for his friends and would never give up. + +Finally, after traveling for hours, they reached the end of their journey and saw a river. True declared, “This is it. We can provide by helping people cross the river.†So they jumped in and pulled others across with a rope. + +Everyone was grateful and filled with joy. From that day on, True and Jack gave back to their community and showed everyone true kindness and goodness. True's wish to provide was fulfilled. +Once upon a time, there was a copper ball. The copper ball dreamed of being successful. Every day it worked hard, rolling up and down hills, making its way through the forest. + +One day, something magical happened. After months of hard work, the copper ball reached the top of a mountain! The sun was shining and the copper ball was so happy. + +It was finally successful! The copper ball continued to roll down the hill, filled with joy and pride. It was now a successful copper ball, but its dream wasn't over yet. + +The copper ball kept dreaming and kept rolling, learning and growing more and more every day. Its friends cheered it on as it passed, until it eventually reached a city full of wonder. + +The copper ball had achieved its dream and it was a beautiful sight. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Rose. Rose was always very patient and kind. One day, she was asked to pack her bags to go on an exciting adventure. Rose was so excited to go, so she quickly started to gather her things. + +Suddenly, her big brother came bustling in. "What are you doing?" he shouted. He was really angry. + +Rose calmly looked up at him. "I am packing my bags, I am going on an adventure," she said. + +Her brother scoffed. "You can't go anywhere," he said. "I won't let you." + +Rose stayed patient, even though her brother was being so angry. She took a deep breath and calmly said, "Maybe we can come to an agreement. If you help with the packing, I'll let you come." + +Her brother thought for a moment, before finally conceding. Together, Rose and her brother packed the bags and soon enough, they were on their way to an exciting new journey. +Once upon a time, a little boy was outside playing. He wanted to measure something, so he pulled out his measuring tape. He was measuring how long a cartoon was. + +Suddenly, a grown-up came by and said "That's a silly thing to be measuring." The little boy was an ignorant and he didn't know what the grown-up meant. He thought measuring things was fun, so he kept doing it. + +The grown-up watched for a little bit and then said "Why don't you measure something else? Why not measure how far you can jump?" + +Right away, the little boy started measuring how far he could jump. He jumped and jumped, measuring each jump with his measuring tape. He soon discovered that he could jump really far and have lots of fun. + +The grown-up smiled. He knew that measuring things could be fun. And the little boy learned a valuable lesson: there's always something new to measure! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was so excited as he was invited to a party. He wore a gray T-shirt and yellow shorts. He said goodbye to his mom and skipped off to the party. + +When he arrived, he saw a big surprise – the party was outside in the cold! Even though he was cold, he had a big smile on his face. + +"Let's go on the slide!" He said, shivering in the cold. + +But before the little boy could get to the slide, he slipped and fell on the icy ground. He started to shiver and cry as his T-shirt was torn and he scraped his knee. + +His mom came running and hugged him tight. She said, "The party is over." They went home with tears in their eyes. + +The little boy learnt an important lesson that day – be careful at the party! +Once upon a time, there was a happy king. He always wanted to help everyone in his kingdom. One day, he thought it would be nice to invite all his friends to a special party. So, he sent his knights on horses to invite them all. After a while, the knights returned and said that everyone was coming! + +When the big day arrived, the king and his friends all waited in the castle for the guests to arrive. Suddenly, the door opened and all the people started to enter the castle. They were so happy to see their king! Everyone hugged and laughed and talked to each other. + +At the end of the night, the king thanked all his friends for coming to the party. He said it made him very happy to have them there with him. Everyone said it was the best party ever and that they had so much fun! And so, the happy king and his friends went off to bed with smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy oak tree in the middle of the forest. One day, a small boy named Jack stumbled upon the oak tree. + +Jack said to the oak tree, "Hello, Oak tree, who are you?" + +The oak tree smiled and replied, "My name is Oak. What is your name?" + +Jack smiled and replied, "My name is Jack." + +Oak said, "It is nice to meet you Jack! Would you like to hear a story?" + +Jack said, "Yes, please!" + +Oak said, "Once upon a time, a bossy fox wanted to tell everyone in the forest what to do. But all the other animals just walked away and ignored him. In the end, the fox learned that it's important to be kind rather than bossy." + +Jack said, "That's a great story! Thank you for telling me." + +Oak smiled and said, "You are welcome, Jack. Come back and visit me anytime." + +Jack smiled and said goodbye before running off to play. +Once there was a successful deer named Sam. He lived in a nice forest with lots of trees and animals. Everyone in the forest loved Sam because he was so nice. But there was one animal that didn't like Sam very much. + +It was a mean fox who hated deer. He would scoff at Sam every time he saw him. Sam was very sad that the fox didn't like him. One day, he decided to confront the fox and ask why he was so mean. + +The fox told him that he just hated deer and wished they would go away forever. Sam told the fox that he was wrong and that everyone in the woods should get along. After some time, the fox saw that Sam was right and began to accept him. + +From that day forward, the fox and Sam were friends. The forest was now a happier and more successful place because everyone got along. +Once upon a time there was a dad who wanted to go to the beach. He asked his daughter if she wanted to go, but she said no. Dad kept asking her, but she still said no. + +Dad got very angry and started to shout. He said terrible things and made very harsh threats. He insisted that she must go, but the daughter wouldn't change her mind. + +Finally, dad got so angry he started to cry. He told her he only wanted to make her happy, and he hugged her. The daughter said she would go to the beach after all, and they both hugged and smiled. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lily. She was very attractive and kind. She liked to help people when they needed her. + +One day Lily saw an old case in a grey box. She opened the box and saw that the old case was very interesting. She wanted to keep it. + +But then she saw an old woman frowning at her. The old woman was not happy that Lily had found the old case. Lily was very scared so she quickly closed the box. + +The old woman told Lily that the case was very important. She said that if Lily took it, she wouldn't be happy. + +So Lily decided to take the case to the old woman. She gave it to her with a smile. The old woman smiled back and thanked Lily for being so kind. And from then on, Lily knew how important it was to be nice and helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a nut. The nut was all alone but wanted to be found. It wanted to be rescued. + +One day, a busy squirrel came along. It was very busy, running around and gathering food. The busy squirrel scurried past the nut but stopped when it realized what it had seen. + +The squirrel waved it's tail in excitement and quickly ran over to the nut. It carefully picked up the nut and held it close. The squirrel was happy to save the nut. + +The nut felt rescued and was glad to be carried away with the busy squirrel. It was the happiest nut in the world. + +The squirrel brought the nut home and tucked it away in it's nut stash for safe keeping. From that day forward, the squirrel and the nut were best friends. + +The moral of the story is that no one is too small to be rescued! +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man. He needed help to move around because he was too slow. One day, he forgot his key in his house. He had to stay outside in the cold until he could get help. + +Luckily, a kind 3-year old saw him and ran to help. She didn't have a key, but she knew the window was open. She climbed through the window and opened the door. The elderly man was so happy. + +The little girl stayed and helped the elderly man to get around his house. She even put a blanket around him so he was warm again. + +The elderly man thanked the little girl for her help and said that being kind to others was the most important key of all. The little girl smiled and thanked the elderly man for his advice. + +From then on, the little girl always thought kindly of the elderly man when she saw him. She also always thought about the key of kindness-- how it can help us, and how important it is to stay kind to others. +Molly and Dan were walking along the beach. The sand was wet and the sky was grey. + +Molly looked out to the horizon and said, "I hope to find something today!" + +They walked and walked, until Molly saw something in the sand. She bent down to pick it up. It was a vegetable! + +Molly smiled and said, "It's so wet and nice!" Dan laughed and said, "Let's put it in our pocket." + +So they put the wet vegetable in their pocket, and when they got home they planted it in Molly's garden. Molly and Dan watered it every day, and they hoped that it would grow into a big, green vegetable! +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She loved music, and she really wanted to learn how to play. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't make any music. She felt sad and frustrated. + +One day, Lucy's mommy gave her a useful present. It was a special wipe-board with colorful markers. Lucy was very excited and she couldn't wait to try it out. + +Soon she found out that the wipe-board was very useful. Every time she would wipe away her drawings, she could start over again. She drew pictures of musical instruments and wrote about music. + +The next day, Lucy tried to make music with what she learned. She tried and tried and tried until finally she heard beautiful music coming from her wipe-board. Lucy was so happy, she was dancing and singing. + +Finally, Lucy had found her own music! +Max was three years old. He wanted to dress up for Halloween and asked his Mom for a costume. She knew he wanted to look special, so she trusted Max to pick out one on his own. + +Max went to the store with his Mom and was so excited to see all the costumes. He wanted to choose a deep, blue costume that looked like a Prince. He put it on, spun around in it, and said to his Mom, "I want this one!" + +Mom was surprised that Max chose the deep blue costume, but she trusted him and bought it. She also bought a special hat to go with it. + +On Halloween, Max was so proud to wear his costume and Mom was delighted to see him so happy. Everyone said he looked truly like a prince. Max was so pleased and he trusted Mom to help him pick out the perfect costume. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a special fork. She loved her fork and used it every day. One day, she was playing with her fork and it flew away. She tried to catch it, but it was too far away. She was so sad and struggled to reach it but it was impossible. + +Just then, a neighbourhood cat appeared and the girl asked for help. The cat grabbed the fork and brought it back to the girl. She was very happy and thanked the cat. + +The girl learnt an important lesson. Struggling alone can be difficult, but asking for help is brave. With help, anything is possible. + +The girl was sorry that she had not asked for help sooner and promised to always ask for help when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy called Jack. He loved to run around in his garden and explore all the different things he found. + +One day, he saw something that made him very curious. Behind the big gate in the garden, there was a very strange smell. Jack was brave and decided to go check it out. He opened the gate and saw a disgusting, muddy puddle. He stepped back in shock. + +Suddenly, an angry frog hopped out of the puddle and demanded Jack to leave. Jack got scared and ran back to his house. He never wanted to go near the gate again. + +From that day on, Jack would always remember the disgusting frog and its demands. +Jack was a 3 year old boy who loved exploring. One day he set off on an adventure. He put on his shoes and took a step outside. At first he was a bit scared but he soon felt brave and ready to explore the world! + +He decided to take the easy path and set off down the garden path. He went over the grass and tiptoed over the shaky bridge. He felt very excited. + +Eventually, he reached a big and beautiful garden. He saw lots of different colours and shapes, and lots of strange things. He wanted to explore further but he knew it was time to go home. + +So Jack set off home, but this time he took a different route. He hopped over logs, climbed up steps and skipped across fields. He felt very proud of himself. + +When Jack arrived home he was relieved to be sitting in the safety and comfort of his own house. He had had a great adventure, and he knew next time he would feel even braver! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tommy. Tommy wanted to be the best at his favorite game, that he could be the best in the world at the game. So, he worked hard and studied the rules and tried his best, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't beat the high score. + +Tommy kept trying, but he couldn't find a way to beat the score. He tried fancy moves and tricks, but still his score stayed low. Even when he thought about giving up, he continued to resist. + +But then one day, he got a surprise. When he checked the scoreboard, he had beat the old high score! He was so happy and excited, that he couldn't believe it. + +However, when the next day came, he found that he couldn't repeat the feat. He had tried the same fancy tricks, but still his score stayed low. He was so sad that he had to accept that he could never beat that score, no matter how hard he tried. That day, he knew that he had to accept defeat and resist no more. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was invited to play by a fierce bear. The girl was excited and agreed. They went to a delicious cocoa shop and the bear wanted to buy the girl some cocoa. The girl thought it was a nice invite so she said yes and enjoyed the special drink. After drinking their cocoa, the girl and the bear went on a wild adventure. They ran through the forest so fast and climbed big mountains together. They even built a big sandcastle by the beach. It was the best day ever and the girl thanked the bear for the invite! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Harry who liked to go on adventures. One day he decided to go outside on a stormy day. + +Harry tried to walk, but the wind and rain were too strong. He slipped and stumbled and it was very difficult. When he could go no further, he decided to take a nap. + +The storm made it cozy for Harry and he started to snooze. As he slept, the winds and rain died down. When he woke up, the storm was gone. + +Now that the storm was gone, Harry was free to explore. He ran around, jumping in puddles and discovering new things. Harry thought the storm was a great adventure even though it was difficult. +Once there was a green frog. He wanted to settle somewhere and make a home. So, he hopped around looking for the perfect spot. He looked all around but he couldn't find the perfect place. + +Then one day he came across a special calendar. He hopped over to it and saw that it was made of green paper. He loved the color green! He looked at the calendar to see all of the days of the week, month and year. + +He thought that this would be the perfect place to settle. He hopped up onto the calendar and sat there happily. He settled onto the calendar and loaded it up with all of his belongings. This way he was sure he would never forget a special event. + +From then on, the frog was the master of that green calendar. He made sure to check it every day to see what fun things he could do. He had finally found the perfect place to settle and call home! +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was very curious. His eyes were full of wonder. He wanted to explore the world. + +One day, he went to a restaurant with his mom. He looked around, amazed by all the things he saw. He looked at the menu and was confused. So many new and tasty choices! He shrugged and asked his mom for help. + +His mom smiled and chose a meal for him. The boy tried the food and loved it. He was so proud of himself for eating something new. + +However, the next day, he was full of fear. He was scared to go back to the restaurant. He was fearful of the menu. What if there were new things he didn't like? + +His mom hugged him and said, "Don't be afraid. I'll always help you choose the best food." The boy smiled and nodded. With his mom by him, he knew he could try new things. He shrugged and walked into the restaurant, excited to explore the menu. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved playing on the swing. Every day she asked her mom to go outside and swing. One day, it was very cold. The little girl was distraught, she had been looking forward to playing on the swing. "Mommy, it's too cold to go out and swing," said the little girl sadly. + +Her mom smiled, "Don't worry, we can still play inside. Here, take this blanket." The blanket was soft and warm. The mom tucked it tightly around the little girl's shoulders. + +The mom then retrieved a chair from inside the house. She carried it close to the window and put it upside down. + +"Okay, now step onto the chair, put your arms in the blanket, and swing!" said the mom. + +The little girl giggled and started to swing. She spun and laughed and had the best time inside her house. She felt so happy and no longer felt cold because of the warm blanket. + +The little girl and her mom spent the day playing on the swing. They didn't worry about the cold, because sometimes the best fun can be had right inside your own home. +Once upon a time, there was a human. The human had a long and thick rope. The human wanted to tie it to something, so they looked around a found a tree. + +The human held the rope and wrapped it around the tree. Then the human tied it to the tree with a big, strong knot. The knot was so tight it would never come undone! + +The human was so proud and happy. Now they had a rope they could use for all kinds of things. They could use it to pull other human's stuff, or climb up the tree when it was full of yummy fruit. + +The human smiled and said 'My rope is so thick and strong, no one can ever undo it!' +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Judy. Tom liked to watch films and Judy liked to play. + +One day Tom said, "Let's watch a film!" But Judy said, "No, let's play!" Tom didn't like this and he screamed. Judy was jealous and she screamed too. + +They kept screaming and shouting until their mum came in. She said, "Why are you screaming? Stop!" Tom and Judy stopped and they felt a little sad. + +Mum said, "That's better. Now why don't you play together? Perhaps you can watch a film tomorrow?" Tom and Judy smiled and soon they were playing happily! +One day, two best friends were walking together. They were so happy to be together; they had so much fun. They were walking along a long road, when suddenly an urge to separate came to them. They stopped and looked at each other. + +"Do you want to stay together?", one of them asked. + +The other one nodded. "Yes, I do. I don't want to separate." + +But the urge was so strong that the two friends had to part. They hugged and said goodbye. One of them started walking away. It felt like it was going to be a long time until they would see each other again. + +The two friends finally separated, but even though they had to go separate ways, their friendship stayed strong. They knew that one day, they would be together again. +Little Timmy was running around the playground. It was a sunny day, and he was having so much fun. He shouted with joy and danced around the slide. + +But then he heard a loud noise. It was Mrs. Smith, angering at him. + +"How dare you, you nosy little boy! Get out of here this instant!" she shouted. + +Little Timmy was scared. He had no idea what he had done wrong. He put his finger to his lip and started to cry. + +Mrs. Smith, angry and frustrated, didn't want to hear his crying. She stepped closer and struck his hand. It was little Timmy's turn to be angry. He kicked her leg and ran away. + +Mrs. Smith was furious. She ran after him, determined to catch him. Little Timmy was faster, and he escaped. +Mrs. Smith was left in the playground, angry and hurt. Little Timmy never returned. +Once upon a time there was a humble pirate. He sailed the seas everyday in search of adventure. One day he noticed a bird soaring in the sky. The pirate was fascinated and decided that he wanted to soar too! + +So he built a simple plane and added some colorful balloons. He jumped in and it did not take long for the plane to soar up into the bright blue sky. + +The pirate had an incredible time! He even waved to the bird that had inspired him. But after a while, the balloons began to pop and the pirate had to get back down. + +The pirate learnt an important lesson — nothing good lasts forever. He never forgot to be humble and he was always thankful for the amazing adventure he had experienced. +Tommy was walking outside on a bright summer day. He looked out to the sea and saw a big purple wave. It seemed so inviting that he wanted to touch it. But his mom didn't permit him to. He begged and pleaded with her, but she stayed firm and said no. He saw some other children playing closer to the water and didn't understand why he couldn't join them. Tears started to fall down his face and he was very sad. + +Suddenly, a loud voice came from the sky saying, "I will permit Tommy to play in the water just this one time." Tommy was so happy and ran towards the sea. He felt the purple wave and it was so cool and fun. Tommy splashed around in the water and made lots of bubbles. He smiled and thanked the voice in the sky. + +From then on, Tommy was extra careful when it came to the waves and followed his mother's instructions. +Molly was a three year old girl who had a warm and fuzzy feeling inside her. She loved to eat tomatoes and decided to pick some from the garden. + +She went in the garden and looked all around for the ripe tomatoes. After she found them, she said, "Tomatoes, I thank you for being here!" + +As she picked the tomatoes and put them in a basket, she felt a peaceful and warm feeling inside. + +On the way back home, she passed by the neighbour who asked, "What do you have in the basket, Molly? + +"Tomatoes," she said happily while continuing on her way home. + +Back home, she showed her mom the ripe tomatoes. Her mom said, "Molly, thanks for getting these tomatoes. Now we can make a nice salad." + +Molly smiled and enjoyed the warm feeling of satisfaction. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable passport. She lived in a beautiful city and she could go anywhere she wanted. But one day, the passport got lost. Everyone was sad and couldn't find her. + +At the same time, a villain was also looking for the passport. He wanted to steal it and use it to do bad things. One day, he saw the passport standing in a corner and he was very happy. He quickly grabbed it and ran away. + +The people searched everywhere but they couldn't find the passport. They were sad that the adorable passport was gone. The villain had used it to do bad things and he was never caught. In the end, the passport was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a clever car. The car wanted to drive to the top of the mountain. It tried, and tried, but just could not make it. + +Suddenly, the car had an idea! It asked a clever goat to help. The goat happily said yes. + +The goat climbed on the car's back, and the car drove up and up the mountain. Soon, the car and the goat reached the very top. They looked around and exclaimed 'Wow!' + +The goat thanked the car very much, and they drove back down the mountain together. + +The car was very proud of itself. It knew it could do anything when it worked together with it's friends. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl who loved to explore. One day she decided to take a walk in the park. As she entered the park, she saw a beautiful square. She loved the way the grass was so green and the sky was so blue. + +But little did she know, something special was about to happen! As she began to explore the square, she noticed a small familiar figure hiding behind a tree. She slowly got closer and to her amazement, it was her best friend! She was so happy, she ran to give him a big hug. + +The two friends decided to play a game. As they stepped in the middle of the beautiful square, they heard some music. The music got louder and suddenly the square came alive with twinkling lights, colorful decorations, and joyful noises. It was a magical surprise! + +The friends danced for hours and hours. Finally, it was time for bed and they said goodbye until the next day. The little girl knew she would always remember the beautiful square, and the magical surprise it had held. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was so amazing. Everywhere she went, people smiled and watched her. + +One day, she went outside and showed everyone an amazing trick. She jumped in the air, higher and higher until she touched the sky! Everyone cheered and clapped. + +Soon more people came to see her jumping and they were so amazed. She made them laugh and smile and they said she was the best jumper. + +And so, every day the girl jumped higher and higher and showed everyone amazing tricks. And everyone was always amazed at how she could jump so high! +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little girl named Lily. She liked to play all day in the garden and was always getting into trouble. One day, Lily was out in the garden when she saw a brightly-coloured scarf lying on the ground. She picked it up and started to play with it. + +Lily's mum saw her and asked her to put it back. But Lily refused and ran away, taking the scarf with her. Later, Mum called Lily and asked her to observe the scarf carefully. Lily did and noticed that it was torn in several places. She realised that she had been naughty by taking it and apologised to her mum. + +Moral: We should always observe the things that we take, because we may find out something which we did not know before. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ella. She was only three years old. + +Ella was playing in her bedroom when she found something strange. It was a big metal object. She had no idea what it was. + +Ella asked her mom, "What is it?" + +Her mom replied, "It's an iron. It helps to make clothes smooth and neat." + +Ella carefully touched the iron. It felt cold and smooth. + +"Can I play with it?" asked Ella. + +"No," said her mom. "It's not available for playing. It is for grownups only." + +So, Ella had to find something else to do. She decided to sit on her bed and read a book. Her mom smiled and left her alone. Ella stayed there for a long time, feeling warm and safe, even though she couldn't play with the iron. +One day, at the park, Lola saw a graceful cat perched on a bench. She carefully walked up to it and asked the cat, "Would you like to come home with me?" + +The cat nodded her head and Lola was so happy. She named the cat Grace and was determined to spoil her everyday. + +One morning, while Lola was getting ready for school, she remembered a present she had wanted to give Grace. With help from her mum, she picked a beautiful calendar with pictures of cats on it. + +When she came back home, Grace was so happy! She meowed in appreciation and Lola thought it was the best gift she had ever shared. But then Lola heard a little voice, "Just because you love something, it does not mean you have to spoil it. + +Lola remembered that even though she really loved Grace and wanted to give her the best, too much of a good thing can be bad. She vowed to remember this and be careful not to spoil Grace too much! +One day, a little girl named Polly put on her special dress. She was so excited to go to school. She thought school was so much fun. + +At school, Polly loved playing with her friends. She also enjoyed learning. Her favorite class was math. + +Today, Polly's teacher asked her to help. Polly was so proud. She couldn't wait to serve. + +She asked her teacher, "What can I do to serve?" + +Her teacher said, "You can help by making sure the little calculators are put away." + +Polly quickly put the calculators away. Then she smiled and said, "I served math!" + +Polly felt so proud of her work. She was happy to help her teacher. +Mandy was walking in the park on a beautiful day. She looked around for something interesting to do and saw an ancient oak tree in front of her. Mandy carefully walked up to the big tree and noticed a voice from inside the trunk. + +The voice said "Hello there little one, do you like exploring?" Mandy gasped, surprised that the tree was talking. The voice from the tree offered her an important mission. "I have something special for you to find," said the tree. "Will you help me out?" + +Mandy happily agreed and the oak tree told her of a mysterious treasure chest in the ground next to it. The ancient tree said the box was filled with a great prize that if found, belonged to her. + +Mandy began to explore the ground around the tree and sure enough, she soon spotted the chest. She opened it up and found the most wonderful surprise inside. She thanked the tree and the oak said it was glad it could offer her the surprise. Mandy was delighted and decided to come back to visit the ancient tree often. The end. +Once there was an elderly rabbit. He was very wise and hop around the forest looking for friends. One day, he discovered a crack in a big tree in the forest. He hopped closer and had a better look at it. The crack was big and wide like a doorway. + +The elderly rabbit peered inside and he noticed something he had never seen before. It was a family of three young rabbits! He recognized that they were not part of his family, but he couldn't help but notice how small and scared they looked. + +He decided that he would help these little rabbits. He showed them how to find food and showed them a safe hiding spot in the forest. He even taught them a few wise words from his experiences. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to recognize those in need, even if they are not a part of your own family. With a few kind words and deeds, we can do our part to make the world a better place. +Once upon a time there was a thin cell. Inside the cell was a little creature. The creature wanted to get outside the cell. So, it started to twist and turn. It twisted and turned again and again. Very soon, the creature had twisted the cell until it was so thin that the creature could escape! The creature jumped for joy and twirled about in the open air. The little creature was so happy it had found a way out! +Sam and Sally were two friends who were very excited to eat at the restaurant. They were expecting to eat steak and were really looking forward to it. + +They entered the restaurant, but the atmosphere was quite dull. They sat down, but they started to quarrel about who should order first. + +Sally said, "I want steak!" But Sam disagreed. + +"No! I want steak, too," he said. + +The waiter tried to calm them down and said, "Let's both have steak, okay?" + +"Okay," Sam and Sally both said, smiling. So the waiter brought them both steaks. They were so happy and enjoyed their meal. + +They finished their meal, still friends, and went home happily. +Once upon a time, there was a bell that liked to ring. Every day it would ring loudly and cheerfully. Everyone in the neighborhood enjoyed hearing the bell's song. + +One day, the bell saw a movie at the theater. It was an exciting movie with lots of action. After the movie finished, the bell decided to sing a song. It was a happy song about the movie. + +Back at home, the bell noticed that things were very messy. There were toys everywhere and clothes on the floor. But the bell didn't worry. It knew just what to do! So it rang and rang until the mess was all cleaned up. + +And that's how the bell saved the day with its ringing song! +Maggie was super excited. She unpacked the big box and there was a great surprise inside. It was a skeleton! Maggie loved skeletons, so she was happy to see it. She quickly unpacked it and put it up in her room. + +Maggie gave the skeleton big hugs. She could not believe she had a great skeleton to play with. She wanted to make sure the skeleton was happy, so Maggie took it to the park. + +At the park, Maggie unpacked a yummy snack for the skeleton. She gave him little pieces of apples and carrots. The skeleton was so excited, it jumped up and down. + +Maggie was happy to have such a great skeleton to share the day with. They had so much fun! +Once there was a bird. His name was Flash. He lived high up in a tree near the shore. Every day he would blink his eyes and see the beautiful blue sea. + +One day, Flash decided to fly further. He wanted to see what was beyond the shore. He flapped his wings and flew. He flew high and higher and higher until he saw an even bigger shore! + +Flash blinked hard. He was very excited! He flew down and landed close to the shore. He looked around and saw many new things there. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise! He looked up and saw a big boat! + +Flash was so scared, he flew back to the tree. As he flew, he blinked and blinked. He was very happy to get back to the tree and fly high up in the sky. From here, he could see both shores! +Once there was a small sheep. The sheep loved to do one thing - work! Every day it would work in the wool fields and pick up as much wool as possible. + +One day, the sheep was working in the wool fields, looking for some wool, when she sadly noticed something very wrong. She had stepped on a mud pile and had made a big mess. She felt so sorry for the mess she had made that she didn't know what to do. + +"I'm so sorry," she said in a quiet voice. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud voice say, "It's okay! Don't worry, I can help." + +The sheep looked up and saw a big red tractor coming towards her. The tractor scooped up the mud and fixed the mess she had made. + +The sheep was relieved. She thanked the tractor for helping her and went back to work in the wool fields. The sheep now works in the wool fields with a big smile, happy knowing that she can always get help when she needs it. +A small dog was lying in the grass. He was feeling very tired and he let out a big yawn. He closed his eyes, but something caught his eye. It was a piece of string. The string was very normal - just a regular piece of string. The dog wanted to play with the string, so he picked it up. He began to play tug-of-war and continued to play with the string until he was too tired to keep going. He let out another big yawn, lay down, and fell asleep with the string still in his mouth. +Once upon a time, there was a filthy crocodile. He was so dirty that he had to take a bath. His mom told him to go outside and find something to cover himself up with. + +So, he went outside and looked around. He saw a big, brown blanket and thought it would be perfect. He got the blanket and spread it across the ground. Then, he hopped on the blanket and rolled around until he was nice and covered up. + +When his mom saw him, he looked much cleaner. She said "That's a good job!" The crocodile felt better and went out to play. + +He played with his friends and had lots of fun. Later on, as the day was ending, he came home and put the blanket back where he found it. + +All of his friends were so impressed by how clean he looked. They wanted to learn how to cover themselves up too, but his mom said he should teach them the right way. + +The crocodile was happy to help and taught all his friends about the importance of tidying up and keeping clean. From then on, they rolled around on the blanket every day before their adventures! +Once there was a happy girl. Everywhere she went, she wanted to sing. She was so enthusiastic about it. + +One day, she found herself in a strange place. There was a big, tall measure standing in the middle of the room. She didn't know what it was for, so she decided to sing to it! + +She sang very loud, and it was so much fun! The measure didn't make any noise, but it vibrated and moved as she sang. She was so thrilled and ran around the room, singing more and more. + +The measure watched her, silently and still. But, it liked her singing and seemed to be enjoying it too. In the end, the girl was tired and happy, and the measure was content. +Once upon a time, there was a Zip. Zip was very impatient. He was always rushing around the forest. + +One day, he came across a busy bee. The bee was trying to protect his hive. Zip didn't understand why the bee was so scared and he got really close to the hive. + +The bee was very scared and started to buzz around Zip's head. He tried to wave it away, but the bee chased him away from the hive. + +Zip knew that he had to be more careful around the bee. He knew he had to protect the bee's home, so he made sure to stay away from the hive. He learnt his lesson and was much more patient around bees ever since. +Molly was playing with her toys by the edge of the gray ocean. As the waves crashed against the shore, she smiled and raised her hands in the air. Suddenly, from out of nowhere, an enormous whale appeared. Molly was so surprised that she clapped her hands and started to applaud. The whale chirped and seemed to be clapping too, so Molly clapped louder. She laughed as the whale swam away making happy sounds. + +Molly's friends had been watching from afar. When they saw the whale swimming away, one of them yelled, "That was amazing!" All four of them joined Molly and started to applaud together. Molly felt so proud that her friends had shared the special moment. + +The friends moved slightly further away so the waves lapped their toes. The whale had been their special bonus, so they decided to make a game out of the ocean. Their game was to make new and exciting noises with the grey waves. Some of the children sang, some danced, others clapped and shouted. They had a lot of fun creating their own type of applause. + +The whale had been a special way to remember their day. Molly and her friends promised to come back and play in the gray ocean again soon. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Amy. She was three years old. + +Amy had lots of toys to play with, but her favorite toy was a colorful box. She loved the exciting patterns and colors all around it. + +A magical dust lived inside the box. Every time Amy opened it, she could feel its magical strength. + +One day Amy wanted to take out the dust, so she opened the box. She was so excited that she said, "Please come out, dust!" + +Suddenly, the dust appeared and twirled around her entire room. Amy jumped up and down in joy and said, "Now my room is even more colorful!" + +But then she quickly closed the box. She realized she could not keep the dust out of the box forever. + +So she whispered, "Please come back, dust!" + +The dust listened to Amy and twirled back into the box. Amy smiled and hugged her colorful box. +Once upon a time, there was an elephant named Jack. Jack was a friendly elephant and he liked to gather with the other animals. One day, he was walking near a river when he saw a rabbit gathering food. Jack wanted to join too, so he put his trunk in the water and gathered some food too. + +But then a bear came along. He was very angry and he shouted at Jack ‘what are you doing here?’ Jack was scared and he felt guilty, he didn’t mean to take the bear’s food. But the bear was angry and he shouted at Jack to go away. Jack was sad and he ran away feeling very guilty. + +Jack had to find another way to gather food. He decided to look in a different part of the forest. He gathered nuts and berries and he was very happy. He was finally able to provide for himself. + +The end. +Lila and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks and swans. Lila liked the swans. They were white and graceful. She wanted to touch one. + +"Can I move closer to the swan, Mom?" she asked. + +"Be careful, Lila. Swans can be angry. They might bite you," Mom said. + +But Lila did not listen. She moved closer and closer to the swan. She reached out her hand to pet it. The swan did not like that. It hissed and snapped at Lila. It bit her finger hard. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Lila cried. She ran back to Mom. Mom hugged her and looked at her finger. It was bleeding. + +"Let me see, Lila. You have a bad cut. We need to go to the doctor," Mom said. + +Ben watched from a distance. He felt sorry for Lila, but he also felt smart. He knew swans were not useful. They were only pretty and mean. He decided to stay away from them. He liked the ducks better. They were friendly and quacked. He threw some bread to them. They came closer and ate it. Ben smiled. He had fun. +Anna and Ben were very happy. They were going to the beach with Mom and Dad. They had a big bag with toys and snacks. They wanted to unpack the bag and play in the sand and water. + +When they got to the shore, they saw many other children and families. They also saw boats and birds and shells. Anna and Ben ran to find a good spot to unpack the bag. Mom and Dad followed them with a blanket and an umbrella. + +"Look, Ben, I have a bucket and a shovel. I can make a castle!" Anna said, taking out her toys. + +"I have a ball and a frisbee. I can throw and catch!" Ben said, taking out his toys. + +"Can we share, Anna? Can I help you with the castle and you play with me with the ball and the frisbee?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, Ben, we can share. We are brother and sister. We are playful and kind." Anna said, smiling. + +Mom and Dad watched them and smiled too. They were proud of their children. They unpacked the snacks and the drinks and joined them on the blanket. They had a fun and sunny day at the beach. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play in the farm with their dog, Max. Max is big and brown and very friendly. He likes to protect Tim and Jen from anything scary. + +One day, Tim and Jen go to the barn to feed the horses. They take a bucket of oats with them. Oats are small and dry and good for horses. The horses are happy to see them and neigh softly. + +But when they get to the barn, they hear a loud noise. It sounds like a roar. They are scared. They look around and see a big, black bear. The bear is hungry and wants the oats. He growls and walks towards them. + +Tim and Jen drop the bucket and run back to the house. They scream for help. Max hears them and runs after them. He barks and chases the bear away. He is brave and strong. + +Tim and Jen hug Max and thank him. He licks their faces and wags his tail. He is their hero. They go inside and tell their mom what happened. She is glad they are safe and gives them cookies and milk. They share some with Max. He is their best friend. +Lila and Tom love to play with their toy trains. They have many trains of different colors and sizes. Some are old and some are modern. Lila likes the modern trains because they can zoom fast on the tracks. Tom likes the old trains because they make steam and sound loud. + +One day, they decide to have a race with their trains. Lila picks a red modern train and Tom picks a black old train. They set up their tracks in the living room and get ready to start. + +"Are you ready, Tom?" Lila asks. + +"Yes, I am ready, Lila," Tom answers. + +"OK, let's go! One, two, three, zoom!" Lila says. + +They push their trains along the tracks. Lila's train zooms ahead of Tom's train. Tom's train makes steam and tries to catch up. Lila and Tom cheer for their trains. + +"Go, go, go, red train!" Lila shouts. + +"Come on, come on, come on, black train!" Tom yells. + +They watch their trains zoom around the tracks. They have fun playing with their trains. They do not care who wins or loses. They are happy to play together. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. Lily has a ball and Ben has a stick. Ben wants the ball, but Lily says no. Ben is angry and tries to take the ball from Lily. Lily runs away and Ben chases her. + +Lily sees a big tree and runs behind it. She thinks Ben cannot find her there. But Ben is persistent and follows her. He sees her hiding behind the tree and swings his stick. He strikes the tree hard and makes a loud noise. + +Lily is scared and cries out. She drops the ball and comes out from behind the tree. She sees Ben with his stick and is angry. She says, "You are mean, Ben! You hurt the tree and you scared me! You cannot have the ball!" + +Ben feels sorry and drops his stick. He says, "I am sorry, Lily. I was wrong. I should not have struck the tree and scared you. Can we be friends again?" + +Lily picks up the ball and looks at Ben. She sees that he is sad and sorry. She says, "OK, Ben. We can be friends again. But you have to be nice and share. Do you want to play with the ball with me?" + +Ben nods and smiles. He says, "Yes, Lily. I want to play with the ball with you. Thank you for being my sister and forgiving me." + +Lily and Ben hug and play with the ball together. They are happy and forget their fight. They love each other and the tree. +Tim and Mia like to play in the park. They run and jump and swing and slide. Sometimes they go to the stream. The stream is a small river with water that moves. They like to watch the water and the fish and the ducks. + +One day, they see something new in the stream. It is a big, round, yellow ball. It is not a regular ball. It is a balloon. Someone let it go in the air and it came down in the water. Tim and Mia want to get the balloon. They think it is fun and pretty. + +They run along the stream and try to catch the balloon. But the balloon is faster than them. It passes them by. They keep running and try again. But the balloon passes them by again. They are sad and tired. They think they will never get the balloon. + +Then they see a bridge. The bridge goes over the stream. They have an idea. They run to the bridge and wait for the balloon. They hope it will come under the bridge. They look down and see the water and the balloon. They reach out and grab the balloon. They are happy and proud. They have the balloon. + +They take the balloon to the park and play with it. They bounce it and toss it and hug it. They share it with their friends. They have a lot of fun. They thank the stream for giving them the balloon. They say goodbye to the water and the fish and the ducks. They go home with their balloon. They are happy. The end. +Ben was a nosy boy. He liked to look at other people's things and touch them. He did not ask first. He did not care if they got angry or sad. + +One day, he saw a shiny alarm on his mom's table. He wanted to play with it. He did not know what it was for. He took it and ran to his room. He did not hear his mom call him. + +He pushed the buttons on the alarm. It made a loud noise. It scared him. He dropped it on the floor. It broke. He cried. + +His mom heard the noise. She came to his room. She saw the broken alarm. She was very mad. She asked him why he took it. He said he was sorry. He said he was nosy. + +His mom told him that the alarm was very important. It was to wake her up for work. She said he should not take things that are not his. She said he should ask first. She said he should be respectful and careful. + +She gave him a hug. She said she loved him. She said he should learn from his mistake. She said he should be a good boy. + +Ben felt bad. He said he loved her too. He said he would be a good boy. He said he would not be nosy again. He learned his lesson. He did not want to catch his mom's anger again. +Lily was a lonely princess. She lived in a big castle with her mean father, the king. He did not let her play or have friends. He only wanted her to learn how to be a queen. Lily was sad and bored. + +One day, a prince came to visit the castle. He was kind and brave. He wanted to see the world and have adventures. He saw Lily and liked her. He said, "Hello, princess. You are very pretty. Do you want to come with me?" + +Lily was surprised and happy. She said, "Yes, please. I want to go with you. But how can we escape? My father will be angry." + +The prince had a plan. He said, "I have a horse and a cloak. We can sneak out at night and ride away. No one will see us. We can go to the forest and the mountains and the sea. We can have fun and be free." + +Lily agreed. She packed a bag with some clothes and some food. She waited until everyone was asleep. Then she met the prince at the gate. He helped her on the horse and wrapped her in the cloak. They rode away into the dark. + +They escaped from the castle and the king. They saw many new things and had many adventures. They made friends with animals and people. They laughed and sang and played. They were happy and not lonely anymore. They loved each other. +Ben and Mia were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses with the blocks. Sometimes they would knock them down and start again. + +"Look, Mia, I made a circle with the blocks!" Ben said, showing his sister his creation. He had used six blocks to make a round shape on the floor. + +"That's not a circle, Ben. That's a hexagon," Mia said. She was older than Ben and knew more words. She pointed to a book on the shelf that had pictures of shapes. "A circle is like this. It has no corners or sides. It is smooth and round." + +Ben looked at the book and then at his blocks. He did not recognize the word "hexagon". He felt uncomfortable. He did not like it when Mia corrected him. He wanted to make a circle, but he did not know how. + +He picked up his blocks and threw them at Mia. "Stop being mean, Mia! You don't know everything!" he shouted. + +Mia dodged the blocks and frowned. She did not like it when Ben got angry and threw things. She wanted to help him learn, but he did not listen. She felt sad and hurt. + +"Ben, that's not nice. You shouldn't throw blocks at me. You could hurt me or break something," she said. + +Ben and Mia stared at each other. They both felt bad. They did not want to fight. They wanted to play and have fun. + +They looked at the floor and saw the blocks scattered everywhere. They saw some blocks that were round and some that were not. They had an idea. + +"Ben, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be mean. I just wanted to teach you. Do you want to make a circle together?" Mia asked. + +"Mia, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to throw blocks at you. I just wanted to make a circle. Do you want to show me how?" Ben asked. + +They smiled and nodded. They picked up the round blocks and put them together on the floor. They made a big circle that was smooth and round. They were happy. + +They hugged and said, "We love circles. And we love each other." +Sara liked to help her mom prepare dinner. She would wash the vegetables, stir the soup and set the table. She was very organized and knew where everything went. + +One day, mom asked Sara to help her make a pizza. Sara was excited because pizza was her favorite food. Mom gave her some dough and showed her how to roll it flat. Then, Sara spread some sauce and cheese on top of the dough. Mom let her choose some toppings from a bowl. Sara picked olives, mushrooms and ham. She put them on top of the cheese, making a smiley face. + +Mom put the pizza in the oven and set the timer. Sara waited patiently, smelling the yummy pizza. When the timer beeped, mom took the pizza out and cut it into slices. She gave Sara the first slice, with the smiley face on top. Sara smiled back and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best cook in the world." Mom hugged Sara and said, "Thank you, Sara. You are the best helper in the world." They ate the pizza together and enjoyed their dinner. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play near the old mill. The mill had a wide door that was always open. They liked to peek inside and see the big wheels and the sacks of flour. + +One day, they saw a cat sleeping on a sack. Lily wanted to pet the cat, but Tom was afraid. He said, "No, Lily, don't touch the cat. It might bite you or scratch you. Let's go play somewhere else." + +But Lily did not listen. She walked slowly to the cat and reached out her hand. The cat opened its eyes and saw Lily. It was not a friendly cat. It was a mean cat. It hissed and jumped at Lily. It bit her hand and scratched her face. Lily screamed and ran away. Tom followed her. + +They ran to their homes and told their moms what happened. Their moms were very angry and worried. They took them to the doctor. The doctor said the cat was sick and had made Lily sick too. He gave her a shot and some medicine, but he said she had to stay in bed for a long time. He said she might not get better. + +Tom felt very sad and sorry. He wished he had stopped Lily from touching the cat. He wished they had played somewhere else. He wished they could play again. But Lily did not wake up. She slept and slept and slept. She never played with Tom again. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to watch films on the big screen. They had many films at home, but they wanted to see a new one that was about a big red dog. They asked their moms if they could go to the cinema, and their moms said yes, but they had to share one ticket. + +Tom and Lily were happy and ran to the cinema. But when they got there, they saw that there was a long line of people waiting to get in. They looked at their ticket and saw that it had a number on it. The number was 17. + +They looked at the big screen and saw that it showed the numbers of the tickets that could go in. The number was 12. They had to wait for five more numbers. + +Tom and Lily were bored and started to look around. They saw a big poster of the film they wanted to see. It had a picture of the big red dog and some words. Tom tried to read the words, but they were too hard. He asked Lily if she could read them. + +Lily looked at the poster and said, "It says, 'The Big Red Dog and the Hidden Bone'. It is a film about how the big red dog finds a hidden bone and has fun with it." + +Tom said, "That sounds like a good film. I want to see it now." + +Lily said, "Me too. But we have to wait for our number." + +Tom said, "No, we don't. I have an idea. Let's go to the back of the cinema and find a hidden door. Maybe we can sneak in and watch the film." + +Lily said, "That is a bad idea. We have to follow the rules. If we get caught, we will be in trouble. And we will miss our number." + +Tom said, "No, we won't. We can be fast and quiet. Come on, it will be fun." + +Lily said, "No, I don't want to. You are being silly." + +Tom said, "No, you are being scared." + +Lily said, "No, you are being rude." + +Tom and Lily started to quarrel. They raised their voices and said mean things to each other. They did not notice that the number on the big screen changed to 17. They did not hear the man who called their number. They did not see their moms who came to look for them. They only saw each other and their anger. + +They missed the film and their chance to have fun. They learned that quarreling is not a good way to solve problems. They wished they had been nicer to each other. They said sorry and hugged. They decided to wait for the next film and watch it together. They hoped it would be about a big red dog and a hidden bone. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they find a big box in the park. They open the box and see many toys inside. They are very happy. + +Lily sees a pink doll with a dress and a hat. She likes the doll very much. She picks up the doll and says, "This is my doll. Her name is Rose." Ben sees a blue car with wheels and lights. He likes the car very much. He picks up the car and says, "This is my car. His name is Max." + +But then, they see another toy in the box. It is a brown bear with a scarf and a button. The bear looks very soft and cute. Lily and Ben both want the bear. They reach for the bear at the same time. They pull the bear from each other. They say, "This is my bear. His name is Bob." + +They start to fight over the bear. They tug and push and shout. The bear is sad. He does not like to be pulled and pushed and shouted at. He wants to have a friend who will hug him and love him. He feels very poor. + +Then, a big dog comes to the park. He sees the box and the toys. He thinks they are his. He runs to the box and barks. He scares Lily and Ben. They drop the bear and the doll and the car. They run away from the dog. They hide behind a tree. They are very afraid. + +The dog picks up the bear and the doll and the car. He thinks they are fun. He shakes them and bites them and throws them. He breaks the scarf and the button and the hat. He rips the dress and the wheels and the lights. He makes the toys very poor. + +The bear is very hurt. He has a hole in his shoulder and a tear in his eye. He does not have a scarf or a button anymore. He does not have a friend either. He feels very poor. + +He sees Lily and Ben behind the tree. He wishes they would come back and take him. He wishes they would stop fighting and share him. He wishes they would give him a name and a hug. He wishes he would not feel so poor. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play outside with their toys. One day, they see a big brown motorcycle parked on the street. It has shiny wheels and a loud horn. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben says. "I want to ride the motorcycle!" + +"Me too!" Lily says. "It looks so fun!" + +They run to the motorcycle and touch it. It feels smooth and hard. They try to climb on it, but it is too high for them. + +"Help me, Ben!" Lily says. "I want to sit on the seat!" + +"OK, Lily!" Ben says. He pushes a box near the motorcycle. He helps Lily stand on the box. Then he lifts her up and puts her on the seat. + +"Yay, I did it!" Lily says. She pretends to steer the motorcycle. She makes a vroom-vroom sound. + +Ben smiles. He wants to join Lily. He stands on the box and tries to reach the seat. But he slips and falls. He hurts his knee. He starts to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben says. "It hurts!" + +Lily hears Ben cry. She stops playing. She looks down and sees Ben on the ground. She feels sorry for him. + +"Ben, are you OK?" Lily says. She gets off the seat and jumps down from the box. She runs to Ben and hugs him. + +"I'm sorry, Ben!" Lily says. "I didn't mean to make you fall!" + +"It's OK, Lily!" Ben says. He wipes his tears. He hugs Lily back. + +"I love you, Lily!" Ben says. + +"I love you, Ben!" Lily says. + +They forget about the motorcycle. They go back to their toys and play together. They are happy. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the attic. The box has many old things inside. They see a photo of their grandma and grandpa when they were young. + +"Look, Ben, this is grandma and grandpa!" Lily says, holding the photo. + +"They look different. They have no gray hair and no glasses," Ben says, looking at the photo. + +"They look happy. They are smiling and holding hands," Lily says, smiling too. + +"They are in a park. There are trees and flowers and a big wheel," Ben says, pointing at the photo. + +"I want to go to the park and ride the big wheel," Lily says, putting the photo down. + +"Me too. Let's ask mom and dad if we can go," Ben says, picking up the photo. + +They run downstairs with the photo. They show it to their mom and dad. They ask if they can go to the park and ride the big wheel. + +"Sure, kids, that sounds like fun. That photo is from our wedding day. We went to the park and rode the big wheel after we got married," mom says, hugging them. + +"Wow, really? That's so cool. Can we go now?" Lily says, jumping up and down. + +"Okay, okay, let's go. But first, put the photo back in the box. We don't want to lose it," dad says, taking the photo from them. + +They put the photo back in the box. They get their coats and shoes. They go to the car. They drive to the park. They see the big wheel. They get in a seat. The big wheel starts to move. They go up and down and around. They see the trees and flowers and the sky. They laugh and scream and wave. + +"This is so fun. I love the big wheel," Ben says, holding Lily's hand. + +"Me too. I feel dizzy. Do you feel dizzy?" Lily says, holding Ben's hand. + +"A little bit. But I don't mind. I think this is the best day ever," Ben says, looking at Lily. + +"I think so too. I love you, Ben," Lily says, looking at Ben. + +"I love you, Lily," Ben says, looking at Lily. + +They hug each other. They are happy. They are twins. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They see a big tree with many fruits. They are peaches. Lila and Ben love peaches. They are sweet and juicy. + +"Can we pick some peaches, Mommy?" Lila asks. + +"Yes, you can, but be careful. The tree is very high. Use the ladder and don't fall," Mommy says. + +Lila and Ben take the ladder and put it near the tree. They climb up slowly. They see many peaches. Some are big and some are small. Some are dark and some are light. + +"I want a light peach. They are the best," Lila says. + +"I want a big peach. They are the most," Ben says. + +They reach for the peaches they want. But they are too far. They stretch their arms. They hope they can get them. + +"Got it!" Lila says. She pulls a light peach from the branch. It is soft and fuzzy. + +"Me too!" Ben says. He grabs a big peach from the branch. It is heavy and round. + +They are happy. They climb down the ladder. They show their peaches to Mommy. + +"Wow, you did a great job. You can eat them now or save them for later," Mommy says. + +"Can we eat them now, please?" Lila and Ben say. + +"Of course, you can. Enjoy your peaches," Mommy says. + +Lila and Ben bite into their peaches. They are delicious. They smile and hug each other. They are glad they picked the peaches they hoped for. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to dig holes in the sand and pretend they were pirates. They had a shiny trophy that they found in the trash. It was their treasure. + +"Let's bury the trophy here," Max said. "Then no one can take it from us." + +"Okay," Lily said. "But we have to remember where it is." + +They dug a big hole and put the trophy inside. Then they covered it with sand and leaves. They looked around to make sure no one was watching. + +"We did it!" Max said. "We have a hidden treasure!" + +They high-fived and ran to the swings. + +But they did not see a dog that was sniffing the sand. The dog smelled something interesting. It started to dig with its paws. It found the trophy and pulled it out. It wagged its tail and ran away with the trophy in its mouth. + +Lily and Max came back to the hole. They wanted to see their treasure again. But they saw only a hole. + +"Where is our trophy?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Max said. "Someone must have taken it." + +They looked around and saw the dog. It was playing with the trophy. It was biting it and throwing it in the air. + +"Hey, that's our trophy!" Max shouted. "Give it back!" + +But the dog did not listen. It ran away with the trophy. + +Lily and Max were sad. They lost their treasure. They wished they had not buried it. They learned a lesson. Next time, they would keep their trophy safe. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play and laugh. One day, they find a big box in the park. They wonder what is inside. + +"Maybe it is a toy," Tom says. + +"Maybe it is a cake," Sam says. + +They open the box. But there is nothing inside. Only a note that says "Joke!" + +Tom and Sam are confused. They do not think it is funny. They think it is mean. + +"Who did this?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know," Sam says. + +They look around. They see a boy hiding behind a tree. He is smiling. He thinks he is clever. + +"Hey, you!" Tom shouts. "Why did you trick us?" + +The boy comes out. He says, "I just wanted to make you laugh. It was a joke." + +Tom and Sam are not happy. They do not like his joke. They think he is rude. + +"That is not a joke. That is a lie," Tom says. + +"Yeah, you are not nice. You are mean," Sam says. + +The boy feels bad. He sees that he hurt their feelings. He says, "I'm sorry. I was wrong. I wanted to be your friend. Can you forgive me?" + +Tom and Sam think for a moment. They are still angry. But they are also kind. They decide to give him a chance. + +"Okay, we forgive you. But don't do that again," Tom says. + +"Yeah, and next time, tell us a real joke. A funny one," Sam says. + +The boy nods. He says, "Thank you. I will. Do you want to hear one now?" + +Tom and Sam nod. They say, "Yes, please." + +The boy says, "What do you call a fish that wears a bow tie?" + +Tom and Sam think. They say, "We don't know. What?" + +The boy says, "Sofishticated!" + +Tom and Sam laugh. They think it is funny. They like his joke. They say, "That is a good one. You are funny." + +The boy smiles. He says, "Thank you. You are nice." + +They become friends. They play and laugh. They share more jokes. They have fun. They gain a new friend. +Tim and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tim had a leather ball that he liked to bounce and throw. Lily had a doll that she liked to dress and hug. They were having fun until Tim threw his ball too hard and hit Lily's doll. + +"Ow! You hurt my doll!" Lily shouted. She picked up her doll and saw a tear in her dress. She was very sad and angry. + +"Sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to hurt your doll," Tim said. He felt ashamed for being careless. + +"You should be sorry! You are a bad brother!" Lily shouted again. She ran to her room with her doll and slammed the door. + +Tim felt worse. He wanted to make Lily happy again, but he didn't know how. He sat on the floor and looked at his ball. He wished he had a different toy to play with. + +After a while, Mom came home from work. She saw Tim sitting alone and Lily's door closed. She asked Tim what happened. Tim told her the truth. He said he was sorry and he wanted to say sorry to Lily too. + +Mom smiled and hugged Tim. She said, "It's good that you are sorry, Tim. But you also need to show Lily that you are sorry. Why don't you make her a card or a gift to say sorry?" + +Tim thought that was a good idea. He asked Mom for some paper, crayons, and scissors. He made a card with a heart and a flower. He wrote, "I'm sorry, Lily. I love you. Tim." He also cut out a new dress for Lily's doll from an old shirt. He hoped Lily would like it. + +He knocked on Lily's door and said, "Lily, can I come in? I have something for you." + +Lily opened the door and saw Tim holding the card and the dress. She was surprised and curious. + +"What is that?" she asked. + +Tim gave her the card and the dress. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I made these for you and your doll. I hope you forgive me." + +Lily looked at the card and the dress. She smiled and hugged Tim. She said, "Thank you, Tim. I forgive you. You are a good brother." + +Tim and Lily were happy again. They played with their toys together. Mom was proud of them. She said, "You are both very sweet and kind. I love you both." +Sara and Ben were twins who loved to play dress-up. One day, they found some old clothes and jewels in their grandma's closet. They decided to pretend they were a king and a queen who lived in a big palace. + +They put on the clothes and jewels and went to the living room, where they had a big couch and a table. They sat on the couch and pretended it was a throne. They ordered their stuffed animals to bring them food and drinks. They acted very bossy and rude to their toys. + +"More cake, now!" Sara shouted at her teddy bear. + +"More juice, now!" Ben yelled at his bunny. + +The toys felt sad and scared. They did not like to be treated so badly. They wished Sara and Ben would be nice and share with them. + +Then, their mom came home from work. She saw Sara and Ben in their fancy clothes and smiled. She thought they looked very cute. She clapped her hands and said, "Wow, what a lovely king and queen! Can I join your party?" + +Sara and Ben looked at their mom and felt ashamed. They realized they had been mean to their toys and to each other. They jumped off the couch and ran to hug their mom. They said, "Sorry, mom. We were not nice. We were selfish and greedy. We want to share with you and our toys. Can you forgive us?" + +Their mom hugged them back and said, "Of course, I forgive you. I love you both very much. But you should also say sorry to your toys. They are your friends, not your servants. You should treat them with kindness and respect." + +Sara and Ben nodded and said, "You are right, mom. We are sorry, toys. We want to be your friends, not your bosses. Can you forgive us?" + +The toys nodded and smiled. They were happy that Sara and Ben apologized. They said, "We forgive you. We want to be your friends, too. Can we join your party?" + +Sara and Ben said, "Yes, of course. You are all welcome. Let's have a fun party together. And let's all clap for mom, who is the best mom in the world!" + +They all clapped for mom, who smiled and thanked them. They shared the cake and the juice and played nicely. They learned that being kind and generous is more fun than being selfish and greedy. And they lived happily ever after in their pretend palace. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun until Ben saw Lily's doll and wanted it. + +"Give me your doll!" Ben demanded. "I want to play with it!" + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. "You have your car!" + +Ben did not listen. He grabbed the doll from Lily and ran away. Lily was angry and sad. She followed Ben and tried to get her doll back. + +Ben ran into his room and locked the door. He put the doll in his closet and smiled. He thought he was clever and safe. But he did not know that his closet had a secret. + +Inside the closet, there was a small hole in the wall. The hole led to a dark and scary place. It was a cell where a big and mean monster lived. The monster was hungry and bored. He liked to eat toys and children. + +The monster heard Ben's voice and smelled his doll. He was curious and excited. He crawled through the hole and entered the closet. He saw Ben and his doll. He roared and grabbed them both. + +Ben was terrified and screamed. He wished he had not taken Lily's doll. He wished he had been nice to her. He wished he could go back to the living room. + +Lily heard Ben's scream and knocked on the door. She was worried and sorry. She wanted to help Ben and get her doll back. She wished Ben had not locked the door. She wished he had shared his toys with her. She wished they could play together again. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to go on the subway with Mom. The subway is a big train that goes under the ground. It makes a loud noise and goes very fast. + +One day, Mom takes them to the zoo on the subway. Sara and Tom are very excited. They want to see the lions and the monkeys and the penguins. They sit on a bench and wait for the subway to come. + +"Look, Mom, there it is!" Sara says, pointing at the tunnel. + +"Be careful, Sara, don't get too close to the edge," Mom says. + +Tom thinks it is funny to pinch Sara when she is not looking. He pinches her arm and she jumps. + +"Ow! Tom, that hurts!" Sara says, rubbing her arm. + +"Ha ha, you are silly, Sara," Tom says, laughing. + +Mom hears them and frowns. She does not like it when Tom pinches Sara. She thinks it is mean and rude. + +"Tom, stop pinching your sister. It is not nice. Say you are sorry," Mom says. + +Tom does not want to say he is sorry. He thinks Sara is a baby and he is a big boy. He crosses his arms and pouts. + +"No, I won't," he says. + +Mom sighs. She hopes Tom will learn to be nicer to Sara. She knows he loves her, but he does not show it. + +The subway arrives and they get on. They find a seat and Mom holds their hands. The subway starts to move and they feel a bump. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Sara says, smiling. + +Tom does not smile. He is still mad at Sara and Mom. He looks out the window and sees the dark tunnel. He thinks it is scary and boring. + +He wishes he could pinch Sara again. He thinks it would make him feel better. He looks at Sara and sees her arm. He sees a red mark where he pinched her. He feels a little sorry, but not enough to say it. + +He moves his hand closer to her arm. He is about to pinch her again, when he hears a loud roar. + +"Roar!" the roar says. + +Tom jumps and screams. He thinks it is a lion. He thinks the lion is on the subway. He thinks the lion is going to eat him. + +He grabs Mom's arm and hides behind her. He is very scared. + +Sara hears the roar too. She is not scared. She is curious. She looks around and sees a man. The man is wearing a lion costume. He has a furry head and a long tail. He is holding a sign that says "Happy Birthday, Leo!" + +The man is not a lion. He is a clown. He is going to a birthday party. He is making the roar to make people laugh. + +Sara thinks he is funny. She laughs and claps. She points at the man and says "Look, Mom, a lion!" + +Mom sees the man and smiles. She knows he is not a lion. She knows he is a clown. She thinks he is silly. + +She looks at Tom and sees him shaking. She hugs him and says "Don't worry, Tom, it is not a lion. It is a clown. He is just joking. He is not going to hurt you." + +Tom looks at the man and sees he is not a lion. He sees he is a clown. He feels silly. He feels ashamed. He feels sorry. + +He looks at Sara and sees her laughing. He sees her arm and sees the red mark. He feels bad. + +He leans over and says "I'm sorry, Sara. I won't pinch you again. You are not silly. You are brave." + +Sara hears him and smiles. She hugs him and says "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. You are not mean. You are my brother." + +Mom hears them and smiles. She is happy. She thinks they are sweet. She thinks they are learning. + +The subway stops and they get off. They go to the zoo and have a great time. They see the lions and the monkeys and the penguins. They do not pinch each other. They hold hands and share. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun, but they wanted to make their toys more pretty. + +"Look, I have a bow for my doll's hair," Lily said, showing Ben a pink ribbon. "Do you want one for your car?" + +Ben nodded. He liked bows. He thought they were colorful and shiny. "Yes, please. Can I have a blue one?" + +Lily smiled. She liked to share. She looked around for a blue ribbon, but she could not find one. She saw a big roll of blue paper on the table. She had an idea. + +"Wait here, Ben. I will make you a bow," she said. She ran to the table and grabbed the paper and the scissors. She cut a long strip of paper and folded it into a loop. Then she cut another strip and wrapped it around the middle. She made a blue paper bow. + +"Here you go, Ben. A bow for your car," she said, giving him the bow. Ben was happy. He thanked Lily and stuck the bow on his car. He drove his car around the living room, making noises. + +"Wow, your car looks great, Ben," Lily said, admiring the bow. "Do you like my doll's bow?" + +Ben looked at Lily's doll. He saw that her bow was very small and plain. He felt sorry for Lily. He wanted to make her happy, too. + +"Lily, your doll's bow is nice, but I have a better one for you," he said. He ran to the table and grabbed the paper and the scissors. He cut a huge piece of paper and folded it into a loop. Then he cut another piece and wrapped it around the middle. He made an enormous paper bow. + +"Here you go, Lily. A bow for your doll," he said, giving her the bow. Lily was surprised. She saw that the bow was bigger than her doll. She laughed. + +"Thank you, Ben. That is a very big bow," she said. She tried to put the bow on her doll's hair, but it was too heavy. The doll fell over. Lily and Ben giggled. + +They decided to play with the paper bows instead. They threw them in the air, wore them as hats, and pretended they were wings. They had a lot of fun with the paper bows. They forgot about their toys. They were happy. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big ball. It is red and shiny. They both want the ball. + +"Look, a ball!" Ben says. He runs to the ball. He picks it up. + +"Give me the ball!" Sam says. He runs after Ben. He is angry. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. He holds the ball tight. He hops away from Sam. + +"Stop, Ben!" Sam says. He hops after Ben. He tries to grab the ball. + +They hop and hop. They do not see the road. They do not see the car. The car is fast and loud. It hits Ben and Sam. The ball flies away. + +The end. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They saw a big sink with many dishes and cups. They wanted to wash them and make bubbles. But the sink was too high for them. They needed a chair to reach it. + +They looked around and saw a chair in the corner. But it was not available. It had a sign that said "Do not touch". It was Mom's chair for her work. Lily and Ben did not care. They wanted to play with the sink. They moved the chair to the sink and climbed on it. + +They turned on the water and started to splash and scrub. They made a lot of bubbles and noise. They had fun. But they did not see that the water was overflowing. It spilled on the floor and made a big puddle. They did not see that Mom was coming. She heard the noise and came to see what was happening. + +She saw the mess and the twins on the chair. She was angry and scared. She shouted at them to get down. Lily and Ben were surprised and scared. They tried to get down, but they slipped on the water. They fell off the chair and landed on the floor. They hurt themselves and cried. + +Mom ran to them and hugged them. She checked if they were okay. She was glad they were not badly hurt. But she was also sad and disappointed. She told them that they were naughty and careless. They did not listen to the sign. They did not respect her chair. They did not think of the consequences. They wasted water and made a mess. They could have hurt themselves or broken something. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They apologized to Mom. They said they were sorry for the trouble. They said they just wanted to play with the sink. They said they did not know it was wrong. Mom forgave them and kissed them. She said she loved them, but they had to learn to be more careful and respectful. She said they had to help her clean up the mess. She said they had to find another way to play with the sink. + +Lily and Ben agreed. They helped Mom wipe the floor and dry the dishes. They learned their lesson. They learned that they should not touch things that are not available. They learned that they should not jump on chairs that are not for them. They learned that they should not play with the sink without permission. They learned that playing can be fun, but also dangerous and messy. They learned to be more responsible and obedient. They still liked to play with the sink, but only when Mom said it was okay. +Tim and Mia are playing in the sand near the sea. They have a big bucket and a small shovel. They want to make a sand castle. + +"Look, Mia, I found a shell!" Tim says, holding a shiny shell in his hand. + +"Wow, Tim, it is pretty! Can I see?" Mia asks, reaching for the shell. + +"OK, but be careful. It is fragile," Tim says, giving the shell to Mia. + +They look at the shell together and admire its colors and patterns. Then they hear a loud splash from the water. + +"What was that?" Mia says, looking up. + +They see a big white shark jumping out of the water and then diving back in. The shark has sharp teeth and a fin. It looks scary. + +"Ah, a shark!" Tim says, dropping the shovel. + +"Run, run, run!" Mia says, dropping the shell. + +They run away from the water and towards their mom and dad, who are sitting on a blanket. They are scared and out of breath. + +"Mom, Dad, there is a shark in the water!" Tim says, pointing at the sea. + +"A shark? Where?" Mom says, looking at the water. + +They see the shark jump again and make another splash. + +"There, there, look!" Mia says, hiding behind Dad. + +Mom and Dad look at the shark and then at each other. They smile and laugh. + +"Don't worry, kids, that is not a real shark. That is a dolphin. It is a friendly animal that likes to play and act in the water. It is not going to hurt you," Mom says, hugging Tim and Mia. + +"A dolphin? Are you sure?" Tim says, still scared. + +"Yes, I am sure. See, it has a nose and a tail, not a snout and a fin. And it is not white, it is gray. And it makes a funny sound, not a scary roar," Dad says, making a dolphin sound. + +Tim and Mia listen and look at the dolphin. They see that it is different from a shark. They hear it make a sound like "ee-ee-ee". They feel less scared and more curious. + +"Can we go back and watch it?" Mia says, peeking from behind Dad. + +"Sure, but stay close to us and don't go in the water. The dolphin might act friendly, but it is still a wild animal," Mom says, holding their hands. + +They go back to the sand and watch the dolphin play and act in the water. They see it jump and spin and splash. They laugh and clap and make dolphin sounds. They forget about the shell and the shovel and the sand castle. They have fun with the dolphin. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and balls. But they do not like to sleep. Every night, Mom tells them to go to bed. But they say no. They want to play more. + +One night, Mom is very tired. She says, "Boys, you need to go to bed now. It is late. You will be sleepy tomorrow." But Ben and Sam do not listen. They run away from Mom. They hide under the table. They laugh and make noise. + +Mom is angry. She says, "Boys, this is not funny. Come out now. You are being naughty." But Ben and Sam do not come out. They think Mom cannot find them. They keep playing under the table. + +But then, something bad happens. Ben bumps his head on the table. He cries out loud. He feels pain. Sam is scared. He tries to help Ben. But he cannot. He also bumps his head on the table. He cries too. He feels pain. + +Mom hears the cries. She runs to the table. She sees Ben and Sam. They are hurt. They have bumps on their heads. They are bleeding. Mom is sad. She says, "Oh, boys, what have you done? You should have listened to me. You should have gone to bed. Now you need to go to the hospital. Come on, let's go fast." + +Ben and Sam are sorry. They wish they had obeyed Mom. They wish they had gone to bed. They learn a lesson. They say, "Mom, we are sorry. We will not do it again. We will go to bed when you tell us. We love you, Mom." + +Mom hugs them. She says, "I love you too, boys. But you need to be careful. You need to follow the rules. You need to sleep well. That is good for you." + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your parents. They know what is best for you. Do not play when you should sleep. You might get hurt. +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big red ball in the park. Sam says, "This is mine!" Ben says, "No, this is mine!" They both want the ball. + +They pull and tug on the ball. They are not happy. They are angry. They make loud noises. They do not share. A dog sees them. The dog likes the ball. The dog runs to them. The dog jumps and grabs the ball. + +Sam and Ben are surprised. They let go of the ball. The dog runs away with the ball. The dog is happy. The dog wags his tail. The dog plays with the ball. + +Sam and Ben look at each other. They feel silly. They laugh. They say, "That was a funny dog!" They are not angry anymore. They are friends again. They find another toy to play with. They share. They have fun. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toy boat. They took it to the pond and made it sail on the water. They pretended they were pirates and looked for treasure. + +One day, they saw a deer near the pond. It was brown and had big horns. It was drinking from the water and did not see them. + +"Look, a deer!" Ben whispered to Lily. "Let's go say hello." + +They got out of the boat and walked slowly to the deer. They wanted to be friends with it. + +But the deer was lazy. It did not want to play with them. It saw them and ran away into the woods. + +"Come back, deer!" Lily shouted. "We won't hurt you. We just want to talk to you." + +But the deer did not come back. It was gone. + +Ben and Lily were sad. They went back to their boat and sailed away. They hoped they would see the deer again another day. +Anna liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a big red car. She liked to make the car go fast and make loud noises. She pretended she was a driver and went to many places. + +One day, she saw a shiny thing on the floor. It was a gem. It was blue and sparkled in the light. Anna wanted to have the gem. She paused her car and picked up the gem. She put it in her pocket and smiled. + +She went back to her car and drove around. She did not see her brother, Ben, who was looking for his gem. He had lost it when he was playing with his train. He was sad and angry. He wanted his gem back. + +He saw Anna with her car and ran to her. He saw the gem in her pocket and grabbed it. He said, "That's mine! Give it back!" + +Anna was shocked and scared. She did not know it was Ben's gem. She did not want to give it back. She liked the gem. She said, "No! It's mine! I found it!" + +They both pulled the gem and shouted. They did not share. They did not listen. They were not nice. + +Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw them fighting over the gem. She was not happy. She said, "Stop! What are you doing?" + +She took the gem from them and looked at it. She said, "This is not a real gem. It is a plastic bead. It is not worth fighting over. You should share your toys and be kind to each other." + +She gave the gem to Ben and said, "This is yours. You should be more careful with your things. You should not lose them." + +She gave the car to Anna and said, "This is yours. You should be more respectful of other people's things. You should not take them." + +She hugged them both and said, "I love you. You are both my gems. You are more precious than any toy. Now, say sorry to each other and play nicely." + +Ben and Anna felt sorry and ashamed. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They decided to play together with the car and the gem. They had fun and laughed. They were happy and friendly. They learned to share and care. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara liked to be the boss and tell Ben what to do. She gave him a spoon and a bowl and said, "You are the cook and I am the princess. Make me some soup, now!" + +Ben did not like to be bossed around. He wanted to play with his cars and trucks. He said, "No, I don't want to make soup. I want to play with my toys. You are not the princess, you are bossy!" + +Sara got angry and snatched the spoon and the bowl from Ben. She said, "Fine, I will make my own soup. You are not the cook, you are mean!" She ran to the kitchen and filled the bowl with water and some salt. She stirred it with the spoon and pretended it was soup. + +Ben felt sad and lonely. He missed playing with Sara. He decided to be nice and say sorry. He followed her to the kitchen and said, "Sara, I am sorry. I don't want to be mean. Can we play together again?" + +Sara looked at Ben and smiled. She said, "I am sorry, too. I don't want to be bossy. Can we share the soup?" She gave him the spoon and the bowl and said, "Here, you can have some. It is very yummy." + +Ben took the spoon and the bowl and tasted the soup. He made a funny face and said, "This is not soup, this is water and salt. It is very yucky." + +Sara laughed and said, "You are right, this is not soup. It is a joke. Let's return the bowl to the sink and play with our toys. We can make real soup later, with Mommy." + +Ben laughed, too, and said, "OK, let's do that. You are a good sister, Sara. And you are a good cook, too." + +They returned the bowl to the sink and ran back to the living room. They played with their toys and had fun. They were happy and friends again. +Anna liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She was very organized. She had a place for everything and everything in its place. She liked to wash the fruits and vegetables, cut the bread, and stir the soup. + +One day, her mom asked her to squeeze some lemons for lemonade. Anna was happy to do it. She took a lemon from the basket and cut it in half. Then she used a juicer to squeeze the lemon juice into a pitcher. She did the same with another lemon and another. + +"Good job, Anna!" her mom said. "You are very helpful. Do you want to taste the lemonade?" + +"Yes, please!" Anna said. She loved lemonade. Her mom poured some lemonade into a cup and gave it to her. Anna took a sip and made a face. "Yuck! This is sour!" + +Her mom smiled. "That's because we haven't added any sugar yet. Lemons are sour, but sugar makes them sweet. Do you want to help me add some sugar?" + +Anna nodded. She wanted to make the lemonade sweet. She accepted the sugar bowl from her mom and poured some sugar into the pitcher. Then she stirred the lemonade with a big spoon. + +"Let's try it again," her mom said. She poured some more lemonade into Anna's cup. Anna took another sip and smiled. "Mmm! This is good!" + +Her mom hugged her. "I'm glad you like it. You are a great lemonade maker. And you are very organized. You put the lemons, the knife, and the juicer back in their places. Thank you, Anna." + +Anna hugged her back. "You're welcome, mom. I love you. And I love lemonade." +Lily loved chocolate. She liked to chew it slowly and feel it melt in her mouth. Sometimes, she would hide some chocolate under her pillow and eat it at night when no one was looking. + +One day, she found a big bar of chocolate in the kitchen. She wanted to take it, but she was nervous. She looked around and saw no one. She grabbed the chocolate and ran to her room. She closed the door and opened the wrapper. She broke off a piece and put it in her mouth. + +"Mmm, yummy!" she said. + +But then, she heard a knock on the door. It was her mom. + +"Lily, what are you doing in there?" her mom asked. + +Lily was scared. She did not want to share her chocolate. She did not want to get in trouble. She tried to hide the chocolate under her bed. + +"Nothing, mom. I'm just playing," she said. + +Her mom opened the door and saw Lily's face. It was covered in chocolate. + +"Lily, what is that on your face?" her mom asked. + +Lily did not know what to say. She looked at her mom and smiled. + +"Chocolate?" she said. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. Sometimes they run, sometimes they swing, sometimes they slide. They have fun together. + +One day, Tom sees a big boy lifting a heavy rock. He wants to try too. He goes to the rock and tries to lift it. But it is too heavy for him. He cannot move it. He feels sad. + +Anna sees Tom and goes to him. She says, "What are you doing, Tom?" + +Tom says, "I want to lift the rock, like the big boy. But I can't. I am not strong enough." + +Anna says, "You are strong, Tom. You have muscles. But the rock is too big for you. You need help." + +Tom says, "Who can help me?" + +Anna says, "I can help you. We can lift the rock together. We are a team. We are dependable. We understand each other." + +Tom smiles. He says, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend." + +Anna smiles too. She says, "You are welcome, Tom. You are a good friend too." + +They hold hands and go to the rock. They lift it together. They feel proud. They put the rock down and hug. They are happy. They go back to play. They are friends. +Anna and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots and pans and spoons and bowls. But they did not use the knife. The knife was sharp and dangerous. Mommy told them to never touch the knife. + +But one day, Anna saw the knife on the counter. It was shiny and big. She wanted to see it better. She climbed on a chair and reached for the knife. But the chair was wobbly and Anna lost her balance. She stumbled and fell. The knife fell too. It landed near Ben's foot. + +Ben saw the knife and was frightened. He screamed and ran away. He did not want the knife to hurt him. He bumped into Mommy, who was coming to the kitchen. Mommy saw the knife and Anna on the floor. She was scared and angry. + +Mommy picked up Anna and checked if she was hurt. She was not hurt, but she was crying. Mommy hugged her and said, "Anna, you were very naughty. You could have hurt yourself or Ben with the knife. You must never touch the knife. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I was curious. I won't touch the knife again." Mommy kissed her and said, "I love you, Anna. But you have to be careful and listen to me. The knife is not a toy. It is for grown-ups only." + +Mommy put the knife away and took Anna and Ben to the living room. She gave them some cookies and milk and read them a story. They felt better and said, "We love you, Mommy. We will be good and not touch the knife." Mommy smiled and said, "I love you too, my little chefs." +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play together. One day, they found a black watch on the ground. It had a shiny face and a long strap. Tom wanted to keep it, but Lily said no. + +"That is not your watch. Someone lost it. We should give it back," Lily said. + +"But I like it. It is pretty. Maybe no one wants it," Tom said. + +He put the watch on his wrist and ran away. Lily followed him and tried to stop him. + +"Tom, stop! That is wrong. You cannot take what is not yours," Lily said. + +Tom did not listen. He ran faster and faster, until he tripped on a rock and fell down. The watch flew off his wrist and broke into pieces. Tom hurt his knee and cried. + +Lily came to help him. She was sad and angry. + +"See what you did? You broke the watch and hurt yourself. That is what happens when you are greedy and do not share," Lily said. + +She gave him a band-aid for his knee and a hug. Tom felt sorry and ashamed. + +"I am sorry, Lily. You were right. I should not have taken the watch. I should have listened to you," Tom said. + +He learned his lesson. He never took things that did not belong to him again. He and Lily were still friends and played nicely. They always asked for permission before using other people's things. They were happy and good. +Lily and Tom were twins. They liked to play and have fun. They had a big box of crayons and stickers. They wanted to decorate their room. + +They took the crayons and stickers and went to their room. They drew on the walls and the door. They stuck stickers on the bed and the closet. They made their room very colorful and pretty. + +But they did not see Mom coming. Mom was not happy. She saw the mess they made. She said, "Lily and Tom, what did you do? You cannot decorate the walls and the door. You have to clean up now!" + +Lily and Tom were scared. They did not want to clean up. They wanted to run away. They ran to the window. They saw a chubby squirrel on the tree. The squirrel had a nut in its mouth. It looked very happy. + +Lily and Tom had an idea. They said, "Let's go to the tree. Maybe the squirrel will share its nut with us. Maybe Mom will not find us there." They opened the window and climbed out. They ran to the tree. They were very quick. + +But they did not see Dad coming. Dad was in the yard. He saw them running to the tree. He said, "Lily and Tom, where are you going? You cannot climb the tree. You have to come back now!" + +Lily and Tom were sad. They did not want to come back. They wanted to stay with the squirrel. They said, "Please, Dad, let us play with the squirrel. It is so chubby and cute. Maybe it will be our friend." + +But Dad said, "No, Lily and Tom, you cannot play with the squirrel. It is not safe. You have to go back to your room. You have to say sorry to Mom. You have to help her clean up." + +Lily and Tom had no choice. They came back to their room. They said sorry to Mom. They helped her clean up. They learned their lesson. They did not decorate the walls and the door again. They only decorated their paper and their books. They were good twins. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box that they could decorate with crayons and stickers. They pretended it was a castle, a spaceship, or a zoo. + +One day, their mom said, "I have to go to the store. I will be back soon. You can play with your box, but don't make a mess. And don't touch the milk in the fridge. It is for your baby sister." + +Anna and Ben nodded and said, "Okay, mom." They waited until their mom left, and then they went to the kitchen. They saw the milk in the fridge. It looked white and cold and yummy. + +"Let's drink some milk," Ben said. "Mom won't know." + +"But she said no," Anna said. "It is for the baby." + +"Come on, it's just a little bit," Ben said. "We can share it. It will make us strong and happy." + +Anna was not sure, but she wanted to make Ben happy. She agreed to drink some milk. They took the milk out of the fridge and poured it into two cups. They drank it and smiled. It was good. + +Then they heard a noise. It was their mom. She came back early. She saw them with the milk and the cups. She was angry. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "I told you not to touch the milk. It is for the baby. She needs it more than you. You are not babies. You are big kids. You should know better." + +Anna and Ben felt bad. They knew they did something wrong. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We were thirsty. We wanted some milk." + +"That's no excuse," their mom said. "You have water and juice. You don't need milk. You disobeyed me and you wasted the milk. Now the baby has no milk. How do you think she feels?" + +Anna and Ben looked at their baby sister. She was crying. She was hungry. They felt worse. They wished they could give her some milk. They wished they listened to their mom. + +They hugged their mom and said, "We're very sorry, mom. We love you and the baby. We won't do it again. Please forgive us." + +Their mom hugged them back and said, "I love you too, but I'm disappointed in you. You have to learn to follow the rules and to think of others. Milk is not an ordinary drink. It is special and precious. You have to respect it and share it. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We understand. We will be good from now on." + +Their mom smiled and said, "That's good. Now let's go to the store and buy some more milk. And then you can play with your box. Maybe you can decorate it with some sorry letters and some hearts." + +Anna and Ben agreed. They learned their lesson. They never drank the milk without permission again. They also learned to decorate their box with love and kindness. +Tom was a big boy who liked to help his mom. One day, his mom was sick and had to rest in bed. Tom wanted to make her happy, so he decided to bring her a tray with some food and water. He went to the kitchen and put some bread, cheese, fruit and a glass of water on a tray. He was very careful not to spill anything. + +He carried the tray to his mom's room, but he had to pass by the stairs. He was fearful of the stairs, because they were high and steep. He thought he might fall and hurt himself or drop the tray. He wished his dad was home to help him, but his dad was at work. He took a deep breath and said to himself, "I can do this. I am a big boy. I love my mom." + +He walked slowly and steadily, holding the tray with both hands. He looked straight ahead and did not look down. He counted the steps in his head, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. He reached the top of the stairs and felt proud. He smiled and knocked on his mom's door. + +His mom opened the door and saw Tom with the tray. She was surprised and happy. She said, "Tom, what a nice surprise! You brought me a tray with food and water. How thoughtful of you! Thank you so much, my sweet boy." + +Tom hugged his mom and said, "You're welcome, mom. I wanted to make you happy. I hope you feel better soon. I love you, mom." + +His mom kissed him and said, "I love you too, Tom. You are a very brave and kind boy. You made me very happy. Now, come and rest with me for a while. We can share the food and water and read a story together." + +Tom put the tray on the bedside table and climbed into bed with his mom. They ate some food and water and read a story together. They felt cozy and warm. Tom learned that he could overcome his fear and help his mom. He was glad he did. He and his mom rested happily. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play with toys and books. One day, they found a big box in the yard. The box had many things inside. They saw a candle, a match, a doll, a car, and a book. + +"Look, a candle!" Lily said. "Let's light it and see the fire." + +"OK," Tom said. "But be careful. Fire can burn." + +Lily took the match and rubbed it on the box. The match made a spark and then a flame. Lily smiled and put the match to the candle. The candle lit up and made a warm light. + +"Wow, so pretty!" Lily said. "Let's put the candle on the book and make a table." + +They put the candle on the book and set the doll and the car next to it. They pretended to have a tea party with the toys. + +They were having fun, but they did not see the fire. The fire was hungry and wanted more. The fire ate the book and then the box. The fire grew bigger and bigger. The fire made smoke and heat. + +"Help, help!" Lily and Tom cried. "The fire is too big! It burns!" + +They ran away from the fire, but they were too late. The fire caught their clothes and their hair. The fire hurt them a lot. They screamed and cried. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came outside. They saw the fire and the children. They were very scared and sad. They called for help, but help came too late. The fire had burned Lily and Tom. They were gone. + +Mom and Dad hugged each other and cried. They loved Lily and Tom very much. They wished they had watched them better. They wished they had stopped them from playing with the fire. They wished they could see them again. + +But they could not. The fire had taken them away. The fire had made everything dark. +Tim and his aunt were playing with blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and cars. Tim had a big red block that he wanted to attach to his tower. He looked for a place to put it. + +"Can I help you, Tim?" his aunt asked. She smiled and held a yellow block. + +"Yes, please," Tim said. "I want to attach this red block. But I don't know where." + +His aunt looked at his tower. It was very tall and colorful. She saw a spot where the red block could fit. + +"Here, Tim. You can attach it here," she said. She pointed to the spot. "It will make your tower stronger and prettier." + +Tim nodded. He took the red block and tried to attach it. He pushed and pushed, but it was hard. The tower wobbled and shook. + +"Oh no!" Tim cried. "It's going to fall!" + +His aunt quickly grabbed the tower and held it steady. She helped Tim attach the red block. The tower stopped wobbling and stood straight. + +"Yay! We did it!" Tim cheered. He hugged his aunt. "Thank you, auntie. You are the best." + +His aunt hugged him back. She was happy to see him smile. She loved playing with him. + +"I'm glad you like your tower, Tim. It's very beautiful. Just like you," she said. + +They looked at the tower and smiled. They were not sad. They were happy. +Lila and Ben were brother and sister. They liked to help their mom in the kitchen. One day, mom said they could make a cake for dad's birthday. She gave them a big bowl, some flour, some eggs, some sugar, and some butter. She told them to stir everything together. + +Lila and Ben took turns to stir the bowl. They used a big spoon and made circles with it. They saw the flour, the eggs, the sugar, and the butter become a smooth batter. They were happy and proud. They poured the batter into a pan and mom put it in the oven. + +While the cake was baking, mom told them a story. She said that when she was a little girl, she lived in a faraway land. There was a war and many people were scared and sad. She and her family had to leave their home and find a new place to live. They walked for many days and nights. They had no food, no water, no toys, no books. They only had each other. They found a shelter in a big tent with other people. It was not very nice, but it was safe and warm. They were humble and grateful. + +Lila and Ben listened to mom's story. They felt sorry for her and hugged her. They said they were glad she was here with them. They said they loved her and dad and their home. They said they wanted to share their cake with everyone. + +Mom smiled and kissed them. She said she loved them too. She said they were very kind and generous. She said they were her best gifts. She said they made her happy. + +The oven beeped and mom took out the cake. It smelled good and looked yummy. She let it cool and then put some frosting and sprinkles on it. She wrote "Happy Birthday Dad" with a squeeze bottle. She put some candles on it and lit them. + +Lila and Ben ran to get dad. They brought him to the kitchen and sang "Happy Birthday". Dad was surprised and delighted. He hugged mom and thanked her. He hugged Lila and Ben and praised them. He said they were very smart and helpful. He said they made him happy. + +They all sat down and ate the cake. It was delicious and sweet. They talked and laughed and had fun. They were a happy family. They had each other. They had everything. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Anna found a big worm and showed it to Ben. Ben said, "Wow, that's a long worm. Can I touch it?" + +Anna nodded and gave him the worm. Ben felt it wriggle in his hand. He smiled and said, "It's soft and slimy. I like it." + +But then the worm did something strange. It lifted its head and opened its mouth. It had sharp teeth and a forked tongue. It hissed at Ben and tried to bite him. + +Ben screamed and dropped the worm. He ran to Anna and hugged her. Anna saw the worm and realized it was not a worm at all. It was a snake. + +She was scared and said, "Ben, that's a snake. Snakes are bad. They can hurt us. We have to get away." + +She grabbed Ben's hand and ran to the house. They told their mom what happened. Their mom was shocked and said, "Oh, no. That's a dangerous snake. You were very brave to run away. I'm glad you're safe." + +She called the animal control and they came to take the snake away. Anna and Ben watched from the window. They saw the snake blink its eyes and curl its body. They felt uncomfortable and shivered. They never wanted to see a snake again. They decided to play with their toys instead. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses with the blocks. Lily has many blocks, but Ben has only a few. Ben wants more blocks to make his tower taller. + +"Can I have some of your blocks, Lily?" Ben asks. + +"No, these are my blocks. You have your own blocks," Lily says. + +"But you have so many, and I have so few. Please, Lily, give me some of your blocks," Ben begs. + +"No, no, no. Go away, Ben. These are mine," Lily says. She hugs her blocks and does not share. + +Ben is sad and angry. He thinks Lily is not nice. He looks around and sees a big book on the shelf. The book is heavy and has many numbers on it. Ben has an idea. He climbs on a chair and takes the book. He walks to Lily's tower and drops the book on it. + +"Boom!" The book makes a loud noise and breaks Lily's tower. The blocks fall everywhere. Lily is shocked and cries. + +"Ben, why did you do that? You broke my tower! You are mean!" Lily shouts. + +"I did that because you did not give me any blocks. You are mean, too!" Ben shouts back. + +They both cry and yell. Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the mess and the book and the blocks. She is not happy. + +"What is going on here? Why are you fighting? Why did you use the book as a weapon?" Mom asks. + +They both try to explain, but they talk at the same time. Mom does not understand. She tells them to stop crying and yelling. She tells them to pick up the blocks and the book. She tells them to say sorry to each other and to share the blocks. She tells them to be nice and play together. + +Lily and Ben do what Mom says. They pick up the blocks and the book. They say sorry to each other and hug. They share the blocks and build a new tower together. They are happy and friends again. Mom smiles and gives them a kiss. She tells them she loves them and they are good kids. They tell her they love her, too. They play with the blocks and the book and have fun. The end. +One day, a little dog saw a big piece of meat on a table. He was very hungry and wanted to eat it. He jumped on the table and grabbed the meat with his teeth. He ran away with the meat, feeling very happy. + +But on his way, he had to cross a bridge over a river. He looked down and saw another dog with a piece of meat in the water. He thought, "That dog has more meat than me. I want his meat too." He did not know that he was seeing his own reflection. + +He barked at the other dog and tried to pull his meat. But when he opened his mouth, he dropped his own meat into the river. He watched as his meat sank and the other dog disappeared. He realized that he had been very foolish and greedy. He had lost his meat because he wanted more. + +He heard a voice behind him. It was a wise old dog who had seen everything. He said, "Little dog, you should have been happy with what you had. You should not have been jealous of others. You should have learned that appearances can be deceiving. Now you have nothing to eat." + +The little dog felt very sorry and ashamed. He said, "You are right, wise old dog. I was wrong to be greedy and ungrateful. I have learned my lesson. Thank you for teaching me." + +The wise old dog nodded and said, "You are welcome, little dog. I hope you will remember this story and be more content and careful in the future." He walked away, leaving the little dog alone on the bridge. The little dog sighed and hoped to find some food somewhere else. He never forgot the wise old dog's words. +Tim and Mia liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box of blocks. They could make many things with the blocks, like houses, cars, and animals. + +One day, they decided to make a big figure with all the blocks. They put some blocks on the floor, then some more on top, then some more. The figure got taller and taller. It looked like a giant. + +"Wow, look at our figure!" Tim said. "It is so big and strong!" + +"Yes, it is!" Mia said. "But we still have some blocks left. Let's increase it more!" + +They added more blocks to the figure, making it wider and longer. They used all the blocks they had. The figure was huge. It filled the whole room. + +"Wow, wow, wow!" Tim and Mia said. "We made the biggest figure ever!" + +They were very happy and proud. They hugged each other and the figure. + +But then, they heard a knock on the door. It was their mom. + +"Tim, Mia, what are you doing?" she asked. "It's time for lunch!" + +She opened the door and saw the figure. She was very surprised. + +"Oh, my!" she said. "What a rare and amazing figure you made! How did you do it?" + +Tim and Mia smiled and told her how they used all the blocks to make the figure. + +"That's very creative and clever of you!" their mom said. "But you know, you have to share your toys with others. Maybe you can take some blocks off and make smaller figures for your friends." + +Tim and Mia thought about it. They liked their big figure, but they also liked their friends. They agreed to share their blocks. + +They took some blocks off and made smaller figures for their friends. They still had a big figure, but not as big as before. They were happy to share and play with others. + +They showed their mom and their friends their figures. Everyone liked them and praised them. + +Tim and Mia felt good. They learned that making figures was fun, but sharing was even more fun. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toy dishes and food. They liked to pretend they had a restaurant and serve each other. Lily was the cook and Tom was the waiter. + +"Here is your soup, sir," Lily said, handing Tom a bowl of water and some crackers. "It is very hot and yummy." + +"Thank you, miss," Tom said, taking the bowl. "You are a very good cook." + +He walked to the table where his teddy bear was sitting. He put the bowl in front of the bear and said, "This is your soup, Mr. Bear. Enjoy your meal." + +But then, a loud noise came from the other side of the room. It was Ben, Lily's big brother. He was angry because Lily and Tom had taken his toys without asking. + +"Hey, that's my bowl and my crackers!" Ben shouted, running towards them. "Give them back to me right now!" + +He grabbed the bowl from the table and spilled the water all over the floor. He also snatched the crackers from Tom's hand and stuffed them in his mouth. + +"That's not fair!" Tom cried. "We were playing nicely and you ruined everything!" + +He tried to get the crackers back from Ben, but Ben pushed him away. They started to fight over the toys, pulling and pushing and yelling. + +Lily was scared and sad. She didn't like to see her brother and her friend fight. She wished they could all get along and share. + +She ran to her mom, who was in the kitchen, and told her what happened. Mom was not happy. She went to the room and saw the mess and the fight. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said, in a stern voice. "Fighting is not nice. You have to apologize to each other and to Lily. And you have to clean up this mess." + +Ben and Tom stopped fighting. They looked at the floor and felt ashamed. They said they were sorry to each other and to Lily. They helped Mom to wipe the water and pick up the toys. + +Lily smiled and hugged them. She was glad they were friends again. She said, "It's OK. I forgive you. Do you want to play with us?" + +Ben and Tom nodded. They said, "Yes, please. We want to play with you." + +They decided to play restaurant again. But this time, they took turns to be the cook, the waiter, and the customer. They shared the toys and the food. They said nice things to each other and to the teddy bear. + +They had a lot of fun. They learned to be modest and kind. They learned that serving is better than fighting. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with toys. They had many toys in their room, but they always wanted more. One day, their mom took them to the toy store and said they could each choose one toy to buy. + +Lily saw a big doll with a pink dress and shiny hair. She wanted it very much. She did not look at any other toys. She took the doll and said, "This is mine." + +Ben saw a small car with bright colors and a loud horn. He liked it a lot. But he also looked at other toys. He saw a puzzle, a ball, a book, and a train. He did not know which one to pick. He said, "They are all nice." + +Mom said, "You have to decide soon. We have to go home." Lily said, "I have decided. I want the doll." Ben said, "I have not decided yet. Can I have two toys?" Mom said, "No, you can only have one. You have to spend your money wisely." + +Lily said, "I don't care. I have the best toy. It is big and pretty." Ben said, "But it is not fun. It does not do anything. It just sits there." Lily said, "It does not matter. It is mine." + +They went home with their toys. Lily put the doll on her bed and admired it. Ben played with the car on the floor and made it zoom and beep. He had a lot of fun. He made the car go up and down, left and right, fast and slow. He was very lively. + +After a while, Lily got bored of the doll. It did not talk, move, or laugh. It did not play with her. She looked at Ben and saw him having fun with the car. She felt jealous. She said, "Can I play with your car?" Ben said, "No, you have your doll. You said it was the best toy." Lily said, "But I don't like it anymore. It is boring. Please, let me play with your car." Ben said, "No, you made your choice. You have to live with it." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wished she had looked at other toys. She wished she had spent her money wisely. She learned a lesson. She learned that bigger and prettier is not always better and funner. She learned that she should be happy with what she has and not want more. She learned that she should be more like Ben. +Jenny and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were animals or cars or superheroes. Jenny had a big doll that she called Lily. She liked to dress her up and comb her hair. Ben had a small truck that he called Zoom. He liked to drive it around and make it crash into things. + +"Look at my Lily!" Jenny said. "She has a pretty dress and a bow. She is so impressive!" + +"Zoom is more impressive!" Ben said. "He can go fast and loud and make dust. He is so strong!" + +Jenny and Ben started to argue. They both wanted to show that their toy was better. They raised their voices and got angry. + +"Your doll is silly and boring!" Ben said. "She can't do anything fun. She just sits there and looks dumb." + +"Your truck is noisy and rude!" Jenny said. "He can't be nice or gentle. He just breaks things and makes a mess." + +Ben got so mad that he grabbed Lily from Jenny's hands. He threw her on the floor and stepped on her. Jenny screamed and cried. She ran to Ben and tried to get her doll back. She pinched him hard on his arm. Ben yelled and pushed her away. He pinched her back on her cheek. + +They both heard a loud noise outside. It was thunder. The sky was dark and stormy. They saw flashes of light and heard rain. They were scared. They stopped fighting and looked for their mom. + +But their mom was not in the house. She had gone to the store to buy some milk. She had left a note on the fridge, but they could not read it. They were alone and afraid. They wished they had not been mean to each other. They wished they had their toys to hug. They wished their mom would come back soon. But she did not. The thunder got louder and louder. The lights went out. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy. + +But then Lily saw that her hands were very cold. She did not have gloves. She said to Ben, "My hands hurt. I need gloves." + +Ben looked at his gloves. They were warm and soft. He loved his gloves. But he loved Lily more. He said, "You can have one of my gloves. I will share with you." + +He took off one of his gloves and gave it to Lily. She put it on her hand. It was big and cozy. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are very kind." + +Ben smiled too. He said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are my best friend." + +They hugged each other. Then they wrapped their arms around the snowman. They were gentle. They did not want to break him. They said, "We love you, snowman. You are our friend too." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and look up at the sky. One night, she saw a big white moon in the sky. + +Lily asked her mommy, "What is that big white moon up there?" + +Her mommy replied, "That's the moon. It comes out at night and shines bright like a big lamp." + +Lily looked up at the moon and shrugged her shoulders. She didn't understand why the moon was up so high in the sky, but she thought it was pretty. She went to bed that night dreaming of the big white moon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a fine house with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went on a trip to a new town. Lily was very excited to see everything. + +When they arrived, they met a nice lady who wanted to introduce herself. Her name was Mrs. Johnson. She showed them around the town and Lily saw many new things. She saw a big park, a tall building, and even a funny statue. + +Lily had so much fun in the new town and was happy to have met Mrs. Johnson. She couldn't wait to tell her friends all about her adventure. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Pip. Pip was very proud of his nest. He had collected lots of twigs and leaves to make it cozy. One day, a big wind blew and knocked Pip's nest down. + +Pip was sad and didn't know what to do. He flew around looking for a new place to settle. Suddenly, he saw a tree with a big hole in it. It was perfect! + +Pip started to build his new nest in the tree. He used all the twigs and leaves he had collected before. When he was finished, he felt proud again. But then he noticed something strange. There was some ash in the tree hole. + +Pip didn't know what ash was, so he asked his friend, a wise old owl. "Oh, that's just the remains of a fire," said the owl. "It's not dangerous, but you should be careful not to start a fire in your nest." + +Pip was relieved and settled into his new home, happy to have a wise friend like the owl. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy airplanes. He would make them fly high in the sky and then land them softly on the ground. + +One day, Timmy's mom came into his room and said, "Timmy, we need to clean up your toys before dinner." Timmy replied, "Okay, Mommy. I will help you clean up." + +Timmy's mom was happy to hear that and said, "Thank you, Timmy. Can you please fold your airplane and put it in the toy box?" Timmy nodded his head and said, "Sure, Mommy. I will fold it nicely so it can rest in the toy box." + +After they finished cleaning up, Timmy's mom gave him a big hug and said, "You are such a good helper, Timmy. You make me feel rich with love." Timmy smiled and said, "I love you too, Mommy." And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Red. She lived with her mom in a small house in the woods. One day, her mom asked her to take some food to her grandma who lived far away. Red was happy to help her mom and started her journey. + +As she walked, she saw a wolf. The wolf asked her where she was going. Red told him she was going to her grandma's house. The wolf said he would like to help her, but Red knew he was not a good wolf. He did not work hard and always took things from others. + +Red continued on her journey and finally reached her grandma's house. Her grandma was happy to see her and they ate the food together. Red was proud of herself for being brave and helping her mom. She knew that hard work and being kind was the best way to live. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to crawl around in the grass and play with his friends. One day, Benny's mom asked him to go pick some vegetables from the garden. Benny didn't want to go because it was dark outside, but his mom said it was important. + +So Benny went to the garden and started picking vegetables. He saw a big, dark carrot and decided to take it home to show his mom. On the way back, he met his friend, a little mouse named Mickey. "What do you have there, Benny?" asked Mickey. "It's a big, dark carrot I found in the garden," said Benny proudly. "Wow, that's cool!" said Mickey. + +When Benny got home, his mom was so happy to see all the vegetables he had picked. She was especially impressed with the big, dark carrot. "Good job, Benny!" she said. Benny felt proud of himself and happy that he had helped his mom. From that day on, Benny didn't mind going out in the dark to pick vegetables. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved sandwiches very much. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and brought a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in her bag. + +As they were walking, Lily noticed a stubborn squirrel sitting on a tree branch. "Mommy, look! A stubborn squirrel!" she said. + +They found a nice spot to sit and eat their sandwiches. Lily took a big bite of her sandwich and suddenly felt something hard in her mouth. She pulled out a shiny ring! + +"Wow, Lily! You found a ring in your sandwich! It must have been in the peanut butter jar," said her mommy. + +From then on, Lily always checked her sandwiches before eating them. She never found anything else, but she always remembered the stubborn squirrel she noticed in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a long road that led to a castle. A little girl named Lily loved to walk on the road and pick flowers. One day, she saw a man playing chess alone in the castle. She asked him if she could play with him, but he said no. + +Lily felt sad and walked away. Suddenly, the ground began to tremble and she heard a loud noise. She looked back and saw that the castle was falling down! The man was trapped inside. + +Lily ran to get help and soon many people came to rescue the man. They worked together to lift the heavy stones and free him. The man was grateful and asked Lily to play chess with him. She happily agreed and they played until the sun went down. From that day on, they became good friends and played chess together every week. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry cat named Mittens. Lily loved to play with Mittens all day long. One day, Lily decided to pour some milk into a bowl for Mittens to drink. + +As she poured the milk, Mittens eagerly lapped it up with his little pink tongue. Lily was happy with the result of her pouring, as Mittens seemed to really enjoy the milk. She giggled as she watched him finish every last drop. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to pour milk for Mittens every day. Mittens was always happy with the result, and Lily loved seeing his furry little face light up with joy. They became the best of friends, and Mittens never went a day without his bowl of milk. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect stamps. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. Her friend, Timmy, saw her stamps and said, "Wow, you have so many stamps! Can I have one?" + +Lily replied, "No, I don't want to give them away. They are my favorite." + +Timmy felt sad and said, "But I want to have one too." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I will give you one, but only if you promise to be good and not naughty." + +Timmy promised and Lily gave him a stamp. Timmy was happy to gain a new stamp and Lily was happy to share her collection with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little town that was very quiet. The people who lived there liked it that way because they could hear the birds sing and the wind blow. But one day, a big storm came and destroyed everything. The houses were broken, and the trees were knocked down. + +The people were very sad and didn't know what to do. But then, a kind man came and said he could restore the town. He worked very hard, and soon the houses were fixed, and the trees were planted again. + +When the work was done, the town was even more beautiful than before. The people were so happy, and they threw a big party to celebrate. They ate rare treats and danced all night long. From that day on, they knew that even when things are bad, they can always get better. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play outside and chase after balls. One day, Max went for a walk in the park and met a new friend. Her name was Lily and she was a kind cat. Lily offered to play with Max and they had lots of fun together. + +As they played, Max noticed something strange. Lily had a very happy spirit and it made him feel good too. Max realized that having a friendly spirit is important and he wanted to be just like Lily. So, he decided to be kind to everyone he met and offer to play with them too. + +From that day on, Max and Lily became the best of friends. They played together every day and their friendly spirits brought joy to everyone around them. And they lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter. He was very enthusiastic about hunting animals. He had a big bow to shoot them. One day, he went into the forest to hunt for deer. He saw a cute little deer and aimed his bow. He shot the deer and it fell down. The hunter was happy and proud of himself. + +But the little deer had a family who loved it very much. They saw the hunter and were very sad. They went to the hunter and asked him why he did it. The hunter said he was only hunting for food. The deer's family was still very sad and they all went away. + +The hunter realized he had done something very bad. He felt very guilty and sad. He never went hunting again and he always remembered the little deer he had killed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends and her dog, Max. One night, she went to bed and started to dream. In her dream, she saw a big, gray turkey walking around her backyard. + +Lily was surprised to see a turkey in her backyard. She had never seen one before. The turkey was very big and had lots of feathers. It looked like it was lost and didn't know where to go. + +Lily woke up from her dream and told her mom about the turkey. Her mom said it was just a dream and that turkeys don't usually come to their backyard. Lily was happy to know that it was just a dream and went back to sleep with Max by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Bunny. Bunny loved to hop and play in the grass all day long. One day, Bunny met a friend named Squirrel. Squirrel was very loud and liked to talk a lot. + +Squirrel urged Bunny to come play with him in the forest. Bunny was hesitant at first, but Squirrel kept urging him to come along. So, Bunny finally agreed and they went into the forest together. + +As they were playing, they heard a loud noise. It was a hunter with a gun. Bunny got scared and tried to run away, but it was too late. The hunter shot Bunny and he fell to the ground. + +Squirrel was very sad and cried a lot. He wished he had never urged Bunny to come with him. From that day on, Squirrel never went into the forest again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a teddy bear with a red handle. She loved to watch TV with her teddy bear. One day, Lily woke up to a gloomy day outside. She felt sad because she couldn't go outside to play. So, she decided to watch her favorite movie with her teddy bear. They snuggled up on the couch together and had a wonderful time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, black car. It was so powerful that it could go really fast. The car had four seats, one for the driver and three for friends. + +One day, a little girl went for a ride in the car with her family. She sat in the back seat and looked out the window. She saw trees, houses, and people. + +As the car drove on, the little girl felt happy and safe. She liked the black car and how powerful it was. She knew that she would always remember the fun ride in the car with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They played hide-and-seek and tag, but then Lily saw something shiny in the grass. She went to pick it up and discovered it was a golden ring! + +Lily was so excited and ran to show her friends. "Look what I found! It's so pretty and expensive!" she said. Her friends all gasped and wanted to see it up close. "Can I try it on?" asked one friend. "No, it's mine!" said Lily, holding it tight. + +As they continued to play, they saw a butterfly fly by. "Wow, look at that butterfly! It's so colorful and pretty," said Lily. Her friends all agreed and they followed the butterfly as it flew away. They had so much fun playing together and discovering new things. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He had a big sword that he used to fight bad guys. One day, he was very hungry and he wanted to eat an apple. But the apple was hard and he couldn't chew it. + +The knight was patient and he tried and tried again. Finally, he was able to chew the apple and it was very delicious! He felt happy and strong. + +The knight continued on his journey, looking for more adventures. He knew that he needed to be strong and brave to fight the bad guys. But he also knew that he needed to be patient, just like he was with the apple. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to watch the stars at night. One night, Whiskers saw a comet in the sky. The comet was very bright and colorful. Whiskers was so happy to see the comet that he meowed loudly. From that night on, Whiskers would watch the sky every night, hoping to see the comet again. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat radishes from the garden. But one day, he found that all of the radishes were dirty and not very tasty. + +Benny decided to ask his friend, the tortoise, for help. The tortoise was very patient and agreed to help Benny. Together, they picked all of the radishes and brought them to the tortoise's house. + +The tortoise showed Benny how to polish the radishes until they were shiny and clean. Benny was so happy and grateful for the tortoise's help. But then, a sneaky fox came along and tried to steal the radishes! + +Benny and the tortoise had to work together to chase the fox away. They were able to keep all of the radishes safe and sound. From that day on, Benny knew how to polish his radishes and keep them safe from any sneaky foxes. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Lily. She was a cute infant with big blue eyes and rosy cheeks. One day, Lily's mom made some food that was too spicy for her to eat. "Mommy, this food is too spicy," said Lily. "I don't like it." + +Her mom replied, "Oh no, I'm sorry Lily. I didn't mean to make it too spicy. I'll make you something else to eat." But Lily was still sad and didn't want to eat anything else. + +Just then, Lily's big brother came into the room and saw her sad face. "What's wrong, Lily?" he asked. + +Lily sniffled and said, "I don't like this spicy food. It's yucky." + +Her brother smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll tell you a joke to make you feel better." He told her a funny joke and Lily giggled. She forgot all about the spicy food and was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and have picnics with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy said they were going to have a picnic in the park. Lily was so happy and excited! + +When they arrived at the park, they found a nice spot under a big tree. They laid out their blanket and started to eat their sandwiches. Suddenly, Lily's mommy's phone rang. It was her bossy boss from work. She had to go back to the office right away. + +Lily was sad that their picnic was cut short, but she understood that mommy had to go to work. As they were packing up their things, Lily's mommy realized that she had left her phone on the blanket. They rushed back to the picnic spot, but the phone was gone. Someone had taken it! + +Lily felt scared and confused. She didn't understand why someone would take something that didn't belong to them. Her mommy tried to comfort her, but they both knew that they wouldn't be able to find the phone. From that day on, they made sure to keep a closer eye on their things during their picnics. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in his backyard. He would run, jump and even stretch his arms and legs. One day, Timmy wanted to climb the big tree in his backyard. He tried and tried but he couldn't do it. + +Timmy thought and thought until he had an idea. He went inside and got a ladder. He climbed up the ladder and reached for the tree branch. Suddenly, the ladder fell and Timmy fell down too. He hurt his leg and couldn't walk. + +Timmy's parents took him to the hospital. The doctors said he couldn't play or stretch for a while. Timmy was sad that he couldn't play in his backyard anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy flower named Daisy. Daisy lived in a garden with many other flowers. One day, Daisy woke up and saw that her friend Lily was not feeling well. Daisy asked Lily, "What's wrong?" Lily said, "I am sad because I have not bloomed yet." Daisy said, "Don't worry, you will bloom soon. Just be patient." + +Suddenly, a bossy bee came and said, "You flowers are not pretty enough. You should move to a hotel." Daisy said, "No, we like our garden. We will not go to a hotel." The bee got angry and said, "Fine, but I will not come back to pollinate your flowers." + +Daisy and Lily were sad, but they knew they had to bloom to make their garden beautiful. They waited and waited, and finally, Lily bloomed! Daisy was so happy for her friend. The bee saw how beautiful Lily was and came back to pollinate all the flowers in the garden. From that day on, Daisy and Lily knew that being patient and kind was the best way to solve any problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite doll that she loved to play with every day. One day, Lily noticed that her doll looked different. It was broken! + +Lily's mommy saw her sad face and asked what was wrong. Lily showed her the broken doll and her mommy said they could fix it. They went to the store to buy glue and tape to test which one would work best. + +After testing both glue and tape, they found that the glue worked better to fix the broken doll. Lily was so happy to have her doll back and gave it a big hug. From that day on, she made sure to be careful with her doll so it wouldn't break again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat toast for breakfast every day. One morning, she accidentally dropped her ancient toaster and it broke into tiny pieces. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't make toast anymore. She asked her mom, "Can we replace the toaster, please?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, we can get a new one from the store." + +Lily was happy again and they went to the store to buy a new toaster. Now, Lily can make toast again every morning and she eats it with a big smile on her face. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cookies, especially the ones with sugar on top. One day, her mom took her to the store to buy some sugar for their cookies. Lily was so excited to help her mom pick out the sugar. + +After they got home, Lily's mom made some delicious cookies with the sugar they bought. They were so good that Lily felt very comfortable and happy. She snuggled up on the couch with her mom and they ate cookies together. It was a very cozy and comfortable moment for both of them. From that day on, Lily and her mom always went to the store together to buy sugar for their cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color purple and had a favorite toy, a purple teddy bear. One day, her mommy told her that there was a prize for the best drawing in her class. Lily wanted to win the prize so she drew a picture of her purple teddy bear. + +The next day, her teacher tested her and her friends on their drawings. Lily was very nervous but she remembered how much she wanted to win the prize. Finally, the teacher announced that Lily had won the prize for her beautiful drawing. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to show her mommy and daddy. She hugged her purple teddy bear and thanked him for being her inspiration. From that day on, Lily knew that if she worked hard and tried her best, she could win any prize she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a big, tall hut in the forest. It was the home of a little bear named Benny. Benny loved to poke around in the woods and find berries to eat. One day, while he was poking around, he found a little bird with a broken wing. Benny felt sad for the bird and decided to take him back to his tall hut to help him heal. + +Benny took good care of the bird and soon it was feeling much better. The bird was so happy that he decided to stay with Benny in his tall hut. They became the best of friends and spent their days poking around in the forest together. Benny was happy to have a friend to share his hut with and the bird was happy to have a new home. + +From that day on, Benny and the bird lived happily ever after in their tall hut in the forest. They spent their days poking around and exploring the woods, always looking for new adventures. And even though they were different, they were the best of friends and loved each other very much. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little bird named Tweety. Tweety lived in a cage in a big garden. One day, Tweety saw a butterfly spring from one flower to another. Tweety wanted to do the same, but he was stuck in his cage. + +"Hi, butterfly! How do you spring so high?" asked Tweety. + +"I have wings to fly," replied the butterfly. + +"I wish I could fly too," said Tweety. + +"Don't worry, little bird. You will fly one day," said the butterfly. + +Tweety felt happy and sang a song. He knew that one day he would spring out of his cage and fly like the butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a little seal named Sammy. Sammy was very curious and loved to explore the ocean. One day, Sammy found a shiny rock that was very special and original. He wanted to keep it forever, so he put it in his little home. + +But then, it started to rain really hard and Sammy's home started to leak. The water was getting inside, and Sammy didn't know what to do. Then he remembered that his mom told him that he could soak up water with a towel. + +So Sammy grabbed a towel and started to soak up the water. He worked hard and finally got all the water out. Sammy learned that even though he loved his special rock, it wasn't worth risking his home. The moral of the story is that sometimes we have to let go of things that we love to keep what is most important safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she accidentally knocked over a tube of paint. The paint spilled all over the floor and made a big mess. Lily's mom came in and saw the mess. She said, "Oh no, Lily! You were so careless. Now we have to clean up this mess." + +Lily felt embarrassed and sad. She didn't mean to make a mess. She said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I didn't mean to spill the paint." Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We all make mistakes. Let's clean up this mess together." + +So, Lily and her mom cleaned up the paint together. They used a tube of paper towels to wipe up the paint. After they were done, Lily's mom said, "Good job, Lily! You helped me clean up the mess. You're such a good helper." Lily smiled and felt happy that she could help her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog. His name was Max. Max had a big, red ball that he liked to play with. One day, Max saw a large boat on the river. He wanted to sail on the boat, but he didn't know how. Suddenly, a flea hopped onto Max's nose. The flea said, "I can help you sail on the boat if you take me with you." Max agreed and the flea showed him how to sail. They had so much fun sailing on the boat together! +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Ben. He lived in a forest full of tall trees. One day, while Ben was walking in the woods, he saw a little rabbit named Rosie. Rosie was scared and trembling because she lost her way home. + +Ben asked, "What's wrong, little one?" + +"I can't find my way home," Rosie replied. + +"Don't worry," said Ben. "I'll help you. Follow me." + +Ben lumbered through the forest, and Rosie followed him. They walked for a while, and finally, Rosie saw her home. She was so happy and thanked Ben for his help. Ben smiled and said, "Anytime, my friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a gray cat named Mittens. One day, Lily went to her friend's house to play. She saw her friend's toy and asked if she could borrow it. Her friend said yes and Lily was very happy. + +After a while, Lily got too hot and wanted to go home. She said goodbye to her friend and went back to her house. When she got home, she saw that Mittens was sleeping on her bed. She said, "Mittens, you look so cozy. Can I borrow some of your heat?" Mittens woke up and meowed. Lily took that as a yes and cuddled with Mittens. + +Lily's mom came in and asked, "Why are you so hot?" Lily said, "I borrowed some of Mittens' heat." Her mom smiled and said, "That's very nice of Mittens." Lily was happy that she could borrow her friend's toy and her cat's heat. +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, they saw a big mill by the lake. Lily was so happy to see it, she wanted to go inside and explore. But when they got closer, they saw a sad man sitting outside the mill. + +Lily's mommy asked the man why he was sad. He said that the mill had stopped working and he didn't know how to fix it. Lily's daddy knew a lot about machines, so he offered to help. He went inside the mill and fixed the broken part. + +The man was so happy that he gave Lily a tour of the mill. She saw big machines making flour and heard the sound of the water turning the mill wheel. Lily was so excited to have helped the man and to have seen the mill. From that day on, every time they walked in the park, Lily would wave to the man and smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie had a job to do every day. His job was to find worms to eat. One day, Tweetie saw a big cat. The cat looked dangerous! Tweetie was scared and didn't want to get eaten. + +Tweetie flew to his friend, a wise old owl named Hootie. "Hootie, Hootie, I saw a big cat! It looked dangerous!" exclaimed Tweetie. Hootie replied, "Don't worry, Tweetie. Just wave your wings and fly away. Cats can't fly, so you'll be safe up in the sky." + +Tweetie felt much better and thanked Hootie. From that day on, whenever Tweetie saw something dangerous, he would wave his wings and fly away. And he continued to do his job of finding worms to eat every day without any problems. +Once upon a time, there was a little robot named Robby. Robby was made of shiny metal and had big round eyes that sparkled in the sun. He was very intelligent and could do many things like count and sing. + +One day, Robby decided to go on an adventure. He walked and walked until he arrived at a big park. There, he saw many children playing with their toys. Robby wanted to play too, but he didn't have any toys. + +Suddenly, he had an idea! He used his intelligent mind and started to make toys out of the metal scraps he found on the ground. The children were amazed at his skills and they all played together happily. Robby felt very proud of himself and knew that he had arrived at the right place. +Once upon a time, there was a big red apple tree in a garden. It had lots of apples on it. One day, a thief came and tried to steal the apples. But the tree was very sharp and it pricked the thief's hand. The thief was angry and ran away. + +The next day, the thief came back with a ladder. He climbed up the ladder to steal the apples again. But the tree was still sharp and it pricked the thief's hand again. The thief was even angrier this time and shouted at the tree. + +The tree felt sorry for the thief and decided to give him some apples. The thief was surprised and happy. He thanked the tree and promised not to steal again. From that day on, the thief and the apple tree became friends and shared the apples together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was walking in the dark forest alone. She was scared and wished for someone to come with her. Suddenly, she saw a little bird sitting on a branch. She asked the bird, "Will you let me pass through the forest with you?" The bird said yes and Lily was happy. + +As they walked, the bird sang a beautiful song and Lily was no longer scared. She felt safe and happy. Soon, they reached the end of the forest and the bird said goodbye to Lily. She thanked the bird and continued on her way. + +Later that day, Lily met a little boy who was lost in the forest. He was scared and alone. Remembering the kindness of the bird, Lily asked the boy, "Will you let me pass through the forest with you?" The boy said yes and they walked together, singing and laughing. When they reached the end of the forest, the boy thanked Lily and they became friends. + +The moral of the story is that when we are kind to others, they will be kind to us in return. We should always be willing to help others and let them pass through life with us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mommy. One day, they decided to make some cookies. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Can I help make the dough?" Her mommy said, "Yes, you can help mix the flour and sugar." + +Lily mixed and mixed until the dough was ready. Her mommy put the dough in the oven to bake. Lily waited and waited until finally, the cookies were done. She took a big bite and said, "Mmm, these cookies are yummy!" + +Her mommy said, "I'm glad you like them. But remember, all good things must come to an end. We can't eat cookies all day long." Lily nodded and said, "Okay mommy, but can we have them for dessert tonight?" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toys and running in the park. One day, he went to visit his grandpa at his house. + +Grandpa was cooking some food on the stove and Timmy saw a big black thing called coal. He asked, "What is that black thing, grandpa?" Grandpa said, "That is coal, Timmy. We use it to cook our food." + +Suddenly, Timmy's little sister came in the room and slapped his toy out of his hand. Timmy got angry and said, "Why did you do that?" His sister said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. I didn't mean to." Grandpa said, "It's okay, Timmy. Let's all play together nicely." And they all played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Lily. They loved to play together at the park. One day, they saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. But Timmy was scared to go alone. Lily said, "Don't be scared, I'll go with you!" + +They climbed up the ladder and slid down together. It was so much fun! But then, a mean boy came and wanted to go on the slide too. Timmy and Lily didn't want to share, so they told the boy to go away. + +The boy got angry and pushed Timmy off the slide. Timmy fell and hurt his arm. Lily was so scared and didn't know what to do. She ran to get help, but it was too late. Timmy had to go to the hospital and couldn't play at the park anymore. Lily felt very sad and wished they had shared the slide with the mean boy. +Once upon a time, there was a little penguin named Pip. Pip lived in an igloo with his family. One day, Pip went outside to play. He found a smooth rock and decided to spin it around. It made him so happy to watch it go round and round. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and Pip's rock went flying away. Pip was sad, but then he remembered the igloo. He ran back inside and found a big round snowball. He started to spin it just like the rock. It was even more fun because he could spin himself around with it too! + +Pip's family saw him having so much fun and decided to join in. They all spun around the igloo together. Pip was so happy he forgot all about the rock. From that day on, whenever Pip wanted to spin, he would spin with his family around their igloo. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, she went to the park with her mom. There, she saw a boy playing with a ball. + +Lily wanted to play with the boy, but she was too shy to ask. The boy saw her looking at him and said, "Do you want to play?" Lily nodded her head and smiled. + +The boy threw the ball to Lily, but she missed and it went into the net. Lily was ashamed that she missed the ball. The boy said, "It's okay, let's try again." + +Lily took a deep breath and pushed the ball back to the boy. They played together for a long time and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Lily was happy that she made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his ball. He would bounce it up and down all day long. One day, Timmy met an old man who told him about his youth. The old man said, "When I was young, I was stubborn. I didn't listen to anyone." + +Timmy asked the old man, "What does stubborn mean?" + +"It means I didn't want to do what others told me to do," the old man replied. + +Timmy thought about what the old man said and realized that sometimes he was stubborn too. He didn't want to share his ball with his friends. But he remembered that sharing is important and decided to let his friends play with his ball too. From that day on, Timmy learned that being stubborn isn't always a good thing and sharing is important. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who had a new baby. The baby was very small and they called it an infant. The mommy and daddy loved the infant very much, but sometimes they were confused about what the baby needed. + +One day, the mommy and daddy took the infant to visit their friends. The friends also had a little girl who was three years old. The little girl was very excited to meet the new baby and wanted to play with it. The mommy and daddy introduced the infant to the little girl and they became friends. + +The little girl was very gentle with the infant and helped the mommy and daddy take care of it. They were no longer confused about what the baby needed because the little girl knew how to help. From that day on, they all played together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a big, fat ant walking on the ground. + +"Hello, little ant. What are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I am counting my steps," replied the ant. + +Lily was curious and asked, "Why do you count your steps?" + +"I need to know how far I have walked so I can find my way back home," said the ant. + +Suddenly, a bird swooped down and tried to catch the ant. Lily quickly picked up the ant and put it in a safe place. The ant thanked Lily and continued counting its steps back home. From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep an eye out for her little ant friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat popcorn while watching movies. One day, Lily's mom took her to the cinema to watch a scary movie. Lily was scared, but she still wanted popcorn. + +Lily's mom said, "Do you want some popcorn, Lily?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, please!" As they were eating popcorn, Lily's mom asked, "Are you scared, Lily?" Lily replied, "Yes, I am scared. But I like the popcorn." + +After the movie, Lily and her mom went home. Lily's dad asked, "How was the movie, Lily?" Lily said, "It was scary, but I had popcorn. Guess what, Dad? I wasn't scared when I ate the popcorn!" Everyone laughed and Lily felt happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her crayons. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the store to buy a new notebook. Lily was so glad because she wanted a new notebook to draw in. + +When they got to the store, Lily saw so many notebooks to choose from. There were pink ones, blue ones, and even ones with sparkles. Lily had a hard time deciding which one to pick. Finally, she chose a purple notebook with a unicorn on the cover. + +Lily was so happy with her new notebook that she couldn't wait to get home and start drawing. She used her crayons to make a beautiful picture of her family and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy was so proud of her and hung the picture on the fridge for everyone to see. From that day on, Lily always carried her notebook with her, ready to draw whatever she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a silly monkey who loved to play. He swung back and forth on the branches, making a motion like he was flying. One day, he saw a zipper and thought it was funny. He tried to zip it up and down, but it was stuck. + +The monkey got mad and called the zipper a stupid thing. He tried to pull it harder, but it still wouldn't move. Just then, a friendly bird flew by and saw the monkey struggling. The bird helped the monkey by gently pulling the zipper until it finally moved. + +The monkey was so happy that he hugged the bird and thanked him. From that day on, the monkey learned to be careful with zippers and never called anything stupid again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around in his pants. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play with his friends. Timmy was so excited to see his friends that he ran over to them as fast as he could. + +"Hi Timmy!" his friends shouted. + +"Hi guys!" Timmy replied. + +One of Timmy's friends, named Billy, was wearing pants that were too big for him. Timmy noticed this and said, "Billy, your pants are too big! You look silly!" + +Billy felt embarrassed and didn't know what to say. Timmy's mom saw what happened and said, "Timmy, that wasn't nice. You shouldn't say things like that. It's not nice to make fun of other people." + +Timmy felt bad and realized that he was ignorant of how his words could hurt others. He apologized to Billy and they continued to play together happily. From that day on, Timmy learned to be kind to others and not to judge them based on how they looked. +Once upon a time, there was a sunflower named Sunny. Sunny was very cheerful and always smiled at everyone who passed by. One day, a little girl named Lily saw Sunny and said, "I wish I could be as cheerful as you, Sunny." + +Sunny replied, "You can be cheerful too, Lily. Just think happy thoughts and your smile will shine like the sun." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Sunny. You always change my mood for the better." + +Sunny replied, "That's what friends are for, Lily. Always try to be cheerful and spread happiness wherever you go." + +And so, Lily learned a valuable lesson from her friend Sunny. She realized that being cheerful can change not only her own mood but also the mood of those around her. From that day on, Lily tried her best to be like Sunny and spread happiness wherever she went. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to help organize the pots. Lily was happy to help. She opened the cupboard and saw all the pots were mixed up. She started to put them in order by size. + +Suddenly, she saw a big pot that was hard to carry. She asked her mommy to help her open it. Her mommy opened it and inside was a surprise. It was filled with yummy cookies! Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to share them with her friends. From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep the pots organized so she could find yummy surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a big hippo. The hippo lived in a big river with lots of fish. One day, the hippo went for a walk and found an empty box. The hippo looked inside the box and saw nothing. The hippo wanted to keep the box safe, so he decided to lock it with a key. The hippo was happy that the box was safe and went back to his home in the river. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to collect things. One day, he saw an incredible butterfly in his backyard. He wanted to catch it and put it in his bucket. + +Timmy ran to his mom and said, "Mommy, look at the incredible butterfly! Can I catch it and put it in my bucket?" + +His mom replied, "Yes, you can catch it, but be gentle and don't hurt it." + +Timmy carefully caught the butterfly and put it in his bucket. He felt happy and proud of his collection. Timmy showed his collection to his mom and said, "Look at all the things I collected today! The butterfly is my favorite." + +His mom smiled and said, "You did a great job collecting all these things, Timmy. Keep up the good work!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pretend that she was a princess and would wear a shiny crown on her head. One day, she went to the library with her mommy. Lily was very curious about all the books on the shelves. + +"Mommy, can we take some books home?" asked Lily. + +"Yes, we can borrow some books from the library," replied Mommy. + +Lily was so happy that she jumped up and down. She pretended that she was a librarian and checked out the books for her mommy. From that day on, Lily visited the library often and always left with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little boy named Timmy. He lived in a small house with his mommy and daddy. Timmy loved to play basketball, but he wasn't very good at it. + +One day, Timmy's daddy took him to the park to play basketball. Timmy was excited to play, but he was worried he wouldn't score any points. His daddy told him not to worry and that he would help him. + +They started playing and Timmy's daddy showed him how to shoot the ball. Timmy tried and tried, but he couldn't score any points. His daddy told him to add one more thing to his shot and try again. Timmy did what his daddy said and he finally scored a point! + +From that day on, Timmy added that one thing to his shot and he started scoring more and more points. He became a really good basketball player and he was no longer poor at playing basketball. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a big sunflower growing in the ground. It was as tall as her daddy! She ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, look at the big flower in the ground! Can we pick it and put it in a vase?" + +Her mommy said, "No, Lily. We should leave it there so it can grow big and strong. Sunflowers are very humble flowers, and they need to stay in the ground to get bigger and bigger." + +Lily sat down next to the sunflower and watched it grow. As she watched, a little bird flew down and sat on the sunflower's head. "Hello, little bird," said Lily. "Do you like sitting on the sunflower?" + +"Yes," said the bird. "It's the best seat in the garden!" + +Lily smiled and watched the bird fly away. She knew that the sunflower was special, and she was happy to share it with her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Chirpy. Chirpy lived in a tree near a big park. Chirpy loved to whistle and sing all day long. One day, Chirpy was flying back home when he saw a big storm coming. He was scared because he didn't want to get wet. + +Chirpy flew as fast as he could to get home, but the storm was getting closer and closer. When he finally arrived home, he saw that his regular nest was gone. It had been blown away by the wind. Chirpy didn't know what to do. He felt sad and scared. + +Suddenly, he saw another bird's nest nearby. He knew it wasn't his home, but he had nowhere else to go. Chirpy decided to make the best of the situation and make the nest his new home. He learned that sometimes things don't go as planned, but you can always make the best of it. Chirpy continued to whistle and sing in his new home, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to sing songs all day long. One day, Lily was very tired and wanted to take a nap. She lay down in her bed and closed her eyes. + +As she was falling asleep, she heard a bird outside her window singing a beautiful song. Lily opened her eyes and saw the bird. She pointed at the bird and said, "Look, a bird!" Then she closed her eyes again and fell asleep with the sweet song in her ears. + +When she woke up, she felt much better and happy. She remembered the bird's song and wanted to hear it again. She went outside and looked for the bird. Finally, she saw the bird sitting on a tree. She pointed at the bird again and said, "There it is!" The bird started singing again and Lily listened to it happily. From that day on, whenever she felt tired, she would listen to the bird's song and feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and see all the pretty flowers. One day, she found a shiny gem on the ground. It was so pretty and sparkly, she wanted to keep it forever. + +But then, Lily remembered her mommy always said to share with friends. So, she went to her friend, Timmy, and showed him the gem. Timmy was so happy and said thank you. Lily felt happy too because she shared with her friend. + +Later that day, Lily and Timmy went to the park. They saw an empty trash can and remembered what their teacher said about keeping the park clean. So, they picked up all the trash they saw and put it in the empty trash can. They felt proud of themselves for helping the park stay clean. + +The moral of the story is that sharing and helping others can make you feel happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the grass and explore. One day, he found a shiny rock and decided to bury it in the ground so he could come back and find it later. + +As Benny was hopping back to his burrow, he noticed the sky was turning gray and the wind was starting to blow. He knew that meant a storm was coming. Benny quickly made his way back to his burrow to stay safe and dry. + +Days went by and Benny forgot all about the shiny rock he buried. But one day, he remembered and went back to the spot where he buried it. To his surprise, he found that the rock had helped to block the way of a small stream that was flooding the area. Benny was happy he had buried the rock and helped to keep his home safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go fishing with his dad. One day, they went to the lake and Timmy's dad showed him how to measure the fish they caught. + +Timmy was very excited when he caught a fish with an unusual pattern on its scales. He showed it to his dad who said it was a very special fish. They carefully put it in a net and took it home to show Timmy's mom. + +At home, they measured the fish again and Timmy's dad explained that it was a very big fish. Timmy was very proud of himself for catching such a special fish and couldn't wait to go fishing again with his dad. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big stone. It was so large that nobody could move it. One day, a little girl saw the stone and decided to climb on top of it. As she climbed, the wind began to blow and she started to shiver. But she didn't give up and finally made it to the top. + +From up there, she could see everything around her. She felt so happy and proud of herself. But then, the wind got stronger and she lost her balance. She fell off the stone and hurt herself very badly. The little girl cried and cried, and nobody was there to help her. + +In the end, she had to go to the hospital and stay there for a long time. She learned a lesson: even if something looks fun and exciting, it can be dangerous. The big, large stone was not worth the pain she had to endure. +Once upon a time, there was a big, tall tree in a forest. The tree was so tall that it touched the sky. One day, a little bird flew up to the top of the tree and said to the tree, "Wow, you are so tall!" + +The tree replied, "Yes, I am tall. But being tall is not enough. I also need to complete my job." + +"What is your job?" asked the little bird. + +"My job is to give shelter to all the animals in the forest," replied the tree. "And I can do it with the help of my speed. I can grow very fast and complete my job." + +The little bird was amazed by the tree's determination to complete its job. From that day on, the bird visited the tree every day and watched it grow taller and taller with incredible speed. And the tree completed its job by giving shelter to all the animals in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max loved to play with his toy cars and trucks all day long. One day, Max's mom took him to the park to play with other kids. Max was excited to play with new friends. + +At the park, Max saw a boy playing with a big loop toy. Max asked the boy, "What is that?" The boy replied, "It's a loop. You can roll it around and it comes back to you." Max was amazed and wanted to try it out. + +Max tried to roll the loop, but he didn't know how to use it. The other kids laughed and Max felt embarrassed. Max's mom saw what happened and told the other kids not to be ignorant and to help Max learn how to use the loop. The other kids apologized and showed Max how to use it. Max was happy and played with the loop all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play soccer and he always wanted to win. He was very competitive and always tried his best. + +One day, Timmy's team was playing against another team. The game was tied and there was only one minute left. Timmy's coach urged him to try harder and score a goal. Timmy ran as fast as he could towards the other team's goal, but he couldn't get past their goalie. + +Timmy's teammate, Johnny, saw that Timmy was having trouble and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I know how to whistle really loud. Maybe it will distract the goalie!" Johnny whistled as loud as he could and the goalie turned his head. Timmy took the opportunity to kick the ball into the goal and they won the game! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a gray cat named Mittens. One day, Lily was walking in the park when she saw a magnet on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to Mittens. + +"Look, Mittens! I found a magnet!" said Lily. + +"What does it do?" asked Mittens. + +"It can stick to metal things like the fridge," replied Lily. + +Suddenly, Lily slipped on a banana peel and the magnet flew out of her hand. Mittens quickly ran after it and brought it back to Lily. + +"Thank you, Mittens! You saved my magnet," said Lily happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to play a game of jump rope. + +Lily was very excited to play, but she didn't know how to jump rope very well. Her friends tried to help her, but she kept tripping and falling. + +"I'm embarrassed," Lily said, feeling sad. + +"Don't be embarrassed," her friend said. "We all had to learn how to jump rope at some point. Just keep trying!" + +Lily took a deep breath and tried again. This time, she was able to pick up the rhythm and jump without falling. She felt so proud of herself and her friends cheered for her. From that day on, Lily loved to play jump rope with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a funny little dog named Max. Max loved to play with his ball and run around in the park. One day, Max saw a thief running away with a bag. Max decided to follow the thief and see where he was going. + +Max followed the thief through the streets and alleys until they finally arrived at a big house. The thief went inside and Max waited outside, barking loudly to warn everyone. The police came and arrested the thief, and Max became a hero! + +From that day on, Max was known as the funny little dog who followed the thief and helped catch him. Max loved playing in the park, but he also loved being a hero and helping people. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She sat on a bench and looked around. She saw a boy with a sad face. She asked him, "Why are you sad?" + +The boy said, "I lost my toy car. It was my favorite toy." + +Lily felt bad for the boy. She wanted to comfort him. She said, "Don't worry. We can find your toy car together. Let's look for it!" + +They looked around the park for the toy car. It was a dull day and the sky was grey. But they kept looking. Finally, they found the toy car under a bush. The boy was happy again. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are my friend." + +Lily smiled and said, "I am happy to help. Now let's play!" They played together on the swings and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and toys, but she always wanted more. One day, her parents took her to a big store where they saw lots of things. Lily saw a beautiful toy car that she really wanted. Her parents said it was a luxury item and they couldn't afford it. + +Lily became very sad and scared that she would never have the toy car. She decided to take it anyway and attach it to her backpack. When her parents found out, they were very upset and told her that taking things without paying was wrong. Lily felt bad and returned the toy car to the store. Her parents were proud of her for doing the right thing and they bought her a smaller toy car that she could afford. From that day on, Lily learned that it's always better to do the right thing, even if it's hard. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant with enormous ears. One day, the elephant went for a walk in the jungle. The elephant saw a hole and wanted to peek inside. The hole was too wide for the elephant to see inside. Suddenly, the elephant heard a sound coming from the hole. The elephant was scared and ran away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and write. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to write a letter to his grandma. Timmy was scared because he didn't know what to write. + +Timmy's mom said, "Don't be scared, Timmy. Just write about what you did today." Timmy thought for a moment and decided to write about the pasta he had for lunch. He wrote, "Dear Grandma, today I had yummy pasta for lunch. It was so good!" + +After Timmy finished writing his letter, he felt proud of himself. But then he realized he forgot to draw a picture for his grandma. Timmy was sad because he wanted his grandma to see his drawing. His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can draw a picture together." Timmy smiled and they drew a picture of the pasta together. + +In the end, Timmy learned that even when he was scared, he could still write a letter and draw a picture with his mom's help. +Once upon a time, there was a duck. The duck liked to swim in the pond. One day, the duck wanted to dive into the water. So, the duck took a deep breath and dove into the pond. + +After a while, the duck got out of the pond. The duck's feathers were all wet. The duck wanted to be dry again. So, the duck shook its feathers and flapped its wings. But the duck was still wet. + +Then, the sun came out and shone on the duck. The duck felt warm and happy. The duck's feathers started to dry. Soon, the duck was dry again and felt much better. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was a dog and the other was a cat. They loved playing together but one day they got into a fight. The dog said the cat was smelly and the cat said the dog was mean. They stopped playing together and were very sad. + +One day, a bird came and saw that they were not friends anymore. The bird said, "Why don't you unite and be friends again?" The dog and cat thought that was a good idea. They said sorry to each other and gave each other a massage. They started playing again and were happy once more. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing outside on a hot day. She was feeling very thirsty and tired. Suddenly, her mom came outside and asked, "Lily, do you want some water?" Lily replied, "Yes, please, Mommy." + +Mommy went inside to get some water for Lily. She turned on the faucet and the water came out with power. It was very cold and refreshing. Mommy came back outside and gave Lily the water. Lily drank it all up and felt much better. + +"Thank you, Mommy. The water was so good," said Lily. Mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, sweetie. Always remember to stay hydrated on hot days." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in the park. One day, she found a shiny steel toy car on the ground. It was incredible! She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +Her mom said, "Wow, Lily! That's a great find. We can improve it by cleaning it up and giving it a new paint job." + +So Lily and her mom went home and got to work. They cleaned the steel toy car and painted it a bright new color. When they finished, it looked even more incredible than before! Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to show it off to her friends at the park. + +From that day on, Lily took extra special care of her steel toy car. She knew that with a little love and attention, anything could be improved and made even more incredible. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant with a long trunk. The elephant was very gifted, and everyone loved to watch him perform his tricks. He could balance on one leg and even paint pictures with his trunk! + +One day, the elephant went for a walk in the forest. He saw a small box on the ground and decided to touch it with his trunk. Inside the box was a beautiful necklace with shiny jewels. The elephant knew it must be a special gift for someone. + +As he continued his walk, the elephant met a little girl who was crying. She had lost her necklace and was very sad. The elephant remembered the necklace he had found and gifted it to the little girl. She was so happy and hugged the elephant tightly with gratitude. + +From that day on, the little girl and the elephant became great friends. Every time the elephant performed, the little girl would be in the front row, cheering him on. And the elephant was always happy to see her smiling face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pasta, especially with tomato sauce. One day, her mom made her a big bowl of spaghetti with tomato sauce. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to eat it all. + +But before she could eat, her mom told her that there was a surprise hidden in the pasta. Lily was so excited to find out what it was. She started eating the pasta and looked for the surprise. She couldn't find it anywhere. + +After she finished eating, her mom told her to go to the living room. Lily went to the living room and saw a big present waiting for her. She opened it and found a toy car inside. She was so happy and thanked her mom for the surprise. From that day on, Lily always checked her pasta for surprises before eating it. +Once upon a time, there was a clever horse named Brownie who lived on a ranch. Brownie loved to run and play in the fields with his friends. But one day, Brownie got very dirty and needed to clean himself. He went to the river and splashed around until he was all clean. + +Later that day, Brownie saw a big pile of hay in the barn. He was feeling very hungry and decided to eat it all. But he ate too much and got very sick. His friends tried to help him, but it was too late. Sadly, Brownie passed away on the ranch. + +Everyone was very sad and missed Brownie very much. They knew he was a clever horse who loved to run and play. They also remembered how he always kept himself clean. Even though Brownie was gone, they would always remember him and the joy he brought to their lives. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and read books. One day, Lily's friend Sarah came over to play. Sarah had a very interesting toy that Lily had never seen before. + +"Wow, that's a cool toy!" said Lily. "Can I borrow it?" + +"Sure!" said Sarah. "Just make sure to dust it off before you give it back." + +Lily played with the toy for a while, but then she accidentally dropped it and it broke. She felt very bad and didn't know what to do. + +"I'm sorry, Sarah," said Lily. "I broke your toy. I'll buy you a new one." + +"That's okay," said Sarah. "I can tell you feel bad. You can borrow my other toy instead." + +Lily was very happy and grateful. She learned that borrowing and taking care of things are important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends and explore the woods behind her house. One day, as she was walking through the trees, she heard a rustling sound. It made her feel scared, but also excited to see what it could be. + +As she got closer, she saw a funny-looking bird hopping around. It made her laugh and she thought it was a silly joke. But then, the bird suddenly flew away and Lily realized she was lost in the woods. She started to feel terrible and wished she had stayed on the path. + +Just when she thought she would never find her way back home, she remembered the bird and how it had flown in a certain direction. She followed its path and eventually found her way back to her house. From that day on, Lily always stayed on the path and never wandered off again. And whenever she saw a funny bird, she remembered how it had helped her when she was lost and it made her feel happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to sleep all day and never played with her toys. One day, Mittens saw the sunrise and it was so pretty! She decided to go outside and explore. + +Mittens went to the park and saw a boy tying his shoes. She watched him closely and tried to tie her own shoes, but it was too hard. Mittens meowed for help, and the boy tied her shoes for her. + +Now Mittens could explore the park without tripping on her shoelaces. She ran and played with the other cats and had so much fun. Mittens realized that sometimes it's good to try new things, even if you're feeling lazy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside with her friends. One day, they decided to have a big event in the park. They brought snacks and toys to share. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise and felt very scared. She looked up and saw a big dog running towards them. Everyone started to run, but Lily froze. She didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, the dog was friendly and just wanted to play. Lily realized she didn't need to be scared and joined in the fun. From then on, she knew that even when things seem scary, it's important to stay calm and not freeze. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat yummy snacks. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to help her in the garden. Timmy didn't want to, but he said yes. + +Timmy was having fun picking fruits and vegetables when he saw a big squash. Timmy wanted to play with it, but he accidentally disturbed a bee hive. The bees got angry and started chasing Timmy. Timmy ran and ran, but he couldn't escape the angry bees. They stung him many times and Timmy got very sick. + +Timmy's mommy took him to the hospital, but it was too late. Timmy didn't make it. His mommy was very sad and missed him very much. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, white seal named Sammy. Sammy lived in a cold, icy place with lots of snow. One day, Sammy went for a swim in the sea. The water was so cold that he started to shiver. But he loved to swim, so he kept going. + +As Sammy swam, he saw something brilliant in the water. It was a shiny, silver fish! Sammy wanted to catch it, so he chased after it. But the fish was too fast and Sammy couldn't catch it. + +Suddenly, the water started to get colder and colder. Sammy shivered and tried to swim back to his home. But the cold was too much for him. He got very tired and couldn't swim anymore. Sammy sank down to the bottom of the sea and never came back up again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who loved to skip. She wore a purple dress and had a big smile on her face. Every day, she would skip around her garden and wave to the birds. + +One day, a little girl saw the elderly lady skipping and wanted to skip too. The lady showed her how to skip and they skipped together. The little girl was so happy and giggled a lot. + +From that day on, the little girl would visit the elderly lady every day and they would skip together in the garden. They became best friends and would talk about all sorts of things while skipping. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. He would hop around the garden looking for the most delicious ones to eat. + +One day, Benny's mom told him to eat all his carrots before he could have dessert. Benny didn't want to eat his carrots, but he felt an urge to make his mom happy. + +He took a big bite of the carrot and was surprised by how delicious it tasted. From that day on, Benny ate all his carrots before having dessert because he knew they were good for him and also very yummy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike with her best friend, Max. One day, they were going on a bike ride when Max's pedal broke. + +"Oh no!" cried Max. "What am I going to do?" + +Lily was very thoughtful and said, "Don't worry, Max. I can help you fix it. Let's go back to my house and we can sort it out together." + +They rode back to Lily's house and she got her toolbox. She fixed Max's pedal and they went on their bike ride again. Max was so happy and grateful to have such a good friend like Lily. + +From that day on, they always made sure to check their bikes before going on a ride. Lily was happy that she could help her friend and Max was happy to have such a thoughtful friend like Lily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play games. One day, she played a game with her friend, Timmy. They played a game of hide and seek. Lily was very good at hiding, but Timmy was not. Lily always won the game. + +After the game, they went to Lily's house. Her mom gave them some grape juice to drink. Timmy thought it was wine, but it was not. It was just grape juice. They laughed and drank it happily. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. It was a big, bright truck. They went outside to see what was happening. The truck was blocking the road and everyone was angry. The driver was trying to move the truck, but it was too heavy. Lily had an idea. She asked Timmy to help her push the truck. They pushed and pushed until the truck moved. Everyone was happy and thanked them for their help. Lily and Timmy felt proud because they won the battle against the big truck. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max. Max loved to eat bananas. He would fill his belly with them all day long. One day, Max saw a delicious banana on a tree. He climbed up the tree to get it. + +But when Max got to the top of the tree, he saw a big bird. The bird said, "That's my banana! You can't have it!" Max was scared and didn't want to fight the bird, so he climbed back down the tree. + +Max was sad. He really wanted that delicious banana. He went to his monkey friends and told them what happened. They said, "Let's all go get that banana together!" So, Max and his friends went back to the tree. + +But when they got there, the bird was still there. Max's friends tried to scare the bird away, but it didn't work. The bird was too big and too strong. Max and his friends had to go home without the delicious banana. + +Max was still sad, but his friends said, "Don't worry, Max. We'll find you an even more delicious banana tomorrow!" And Max smiled, knowing that he had good friends who would always help him. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man who lived in a small house. He loved to look at the stars in the sky every night. One night, he saw a bright star that he really liked. But the star was too high up in the sky and he couldn't reach it. + +The next day, the man went to the store and bought a long ladder. He put the ladder against his house and climbed up to reach the star. But the star was still too far away. + +Just when the man was about to give up, a little girl came by and asked what he was doing. He told her about the star and how he couldn't reach it. The little girl smiled and said, "I can help you reach the star!" She climbed up the ladder and reached for the star. She grabbed it and gave it to the man. He was so happy and thanked the little girl for her help. From that day on, the man and the little girl became good friends and they would always look at the stars together. +Once upon a time, there was a big storm. The wind blew and the rain fell hard. The thunder was loud and scary. A little bird was scared and hid in a tree. + +The storm lasted a long time. When it was over, the little bird woke up. It flew out of the tree and saw that everything was wet and broken. The bird saw a big tree that had fallen down. + +The bird felt sad because it couldn't find its home. It looked and looked but it was gone. The bird had to find a new home. It flew and flew until it found a new tree. But it was not the same as the old one. The bird was sad and missed its old home. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was very strong and could carry lots of things. One day, the truck had to load a big net onto it. The net was full of colorful balls. The truck driver was very careful and made sure the net was on the truck safely. Then, the truck drove to the park to deliver the balls. The children were so happy to see all the colorful balls and they played with them all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new clock in her room. It was big and shiny with numbers on its face. Lily loved to watch the clock tick-tock all day long. + +One day, Lily's little brother Tom came to her room. He saw the new clock and wanted to poke it. "No, no, Tom! Don't poke the clock!" said Lily. "It's new and we have to take good care of it." + +Tom looked sad and said, "Okay, Lily. But can we play with your toys instead?" "Sure!" said Lily with a smile. They played with her toys all day long and had so much fun. And when it was time for bed, Lily tucked Tom in and said, "Goodnight, little brother. Sweet dreams!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his red vest everywhere he went. One day, his mom wanted him to wear a different vest, but Timmy refused. He only wanted to wear his favorite red vest. + +Later that day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. But when he got there, he realized he forgot his red vest at home. Timmy felt miserable without his vest. He didn't want to play or have fun anymore. + +Timmy's friends noticed he was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told them he forgot his red vest and felt miserable without it. His friends tried to cheer him up by playing games, but Timmy still felt sad. Then, one of his friends suggested they all wear vests together. Timmy loved the idea and felt happy again. They all wore different colored vests and had a great time playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy went outside to play with his friends. They played with balls and ran around, but then they saw a big dog. The dog was barking and looked like it wanted to fight. Timmy and his friends felt scared and ran away. + +Later, Timmy felt an urge to be brave. He wanted to show his friends that he wasn't afraid of the big dog. So, he went back outside and walked towards the dog. The dog barked again and started to run towards Timmy. Timmy felt cold all over, but he stood still and told the dog to go away. The dog stopped and walked away. Timmy felt proud of himself for being brave and facing his fear. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the park. He was very alert, looking at all the trees, flowers, and animals. He liked to see what was around him. + +As he walked, he saw a shiny rock on the ground. It seemed different from the other rocks. He picked it up and saw it was a pretty mineral. It was smooth and sparkly. + +Tim took the mineral home and showed it to his mom. She smiled and said it was a special find. Tim felt happy and put the mineral on his shelf. From that day on, he always looked for more special things on his walks. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly reindeer. He lived in a big forest with his friends. They liked to play ball and run all day. + +One day, the friendly reindeer and his friends found a big ball. They wanted to play with it. But they did not know how to share. They all wanted the ball at the same time. This made them sad and mad. + +The friendly reindeer had an idea. He said, "Let's play a game. I will drop the ball, and we will see who can catch it first." His friends liked the idea. They played the game and had fun. They learned to share and be happy together. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to visit her friend, the judge. The judge was a wise old owl who lived in a big tree. Lily liked to ask the judge for help when she had a problem because he always had useful ideas. + +"Judge, I need your help," said Lily. "I want to find something useful for my mom's birthday gift." The judge thought for a moment and said, "I know just the thing! Go to the forest and look for a special flower. It will be a very useful gift for your mom." Lily thanked the judge and went to the forest. + +In the forest, Lily saw many beautiful flowers, but she remembered what the judge said about the special flower. She found a flower that was different from the others. It was a magical flower that could make people happy. Lily took the flower home and gave it to her mom. Her mom was so happy and thanked Lily for the useful gift. +Once upon a time, there was a little sheep. The sheep was very tired. It was time for the sheep to go to bed. + +The sheep lay down on the soft grass. The wind began to whisper. The sheep liked the sound of the whisper. It made the sheep feel safe and sleepy. + +Soon, the tired sheep fell asleep. The wind kept whispering, and the sheep had sweet dreams. When the sheep woke up, it was not tired anymore. The sheep was happy and ready to play. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park to play. He saw a new friend there. They said "hi" and met each other. They played with the ball and had fun. + +Tim's new friend had a video. The video was about a big, fake cat. The cat could talk and dance. Tim and his friend laughed when they watched the video. + +After they watched the video, they played more in the park. They went on the swings and the slide. Tim and his friend had a great day. They said "bye" and went home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and make her own fashion. One day, she found a big box in the attic. She was very excited and couldn't wait to see what was inside. + +Inside the box, Lily found old clothes and hats. Some of them were disgusting and dirty. But she knew that with a little work, she could make them beautiful again. She decided to clean them up and make a fashion show for her family. Lily didn't know that there was a surprise waiting for her in the box. + +The day of the fashion show came, and Lily was ready. She put on the first outfit and walked in front of her family. Everyone clapped and cheered. Then, she put on the second outfit. As she walked out, she felt something in her pocket. She reached in and found a beautiful necklace. It was the surprise that remained in the box. Lily put it on, and it made her fashion show even more special. The necklace was the perfect finishing touch, and everyone loved it. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He took a big step and found an enormous tap. The tap was so big, it was taller than Tim! He was very excited and wanted to know what the tap did. + +Tim met a friendly frog near the tap. The frog said, "Hello, I am Fred the Frog. If you turn the enormous tap, water will come out." Tim asked, "Can I try?" Fred said, "Yes, go ahead!" + +Tim took a step and turned the tap. Water came out, and it made a big lake. Tim and Fred the Frog played in the water all day. They had so much fun, and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. Lily was very sad and miserable. She did not have any friends to play with. Lily would sit in her room all day and look out the window at the beautiful park. + +One day, Lily decided to take a walk in the park. She put on her shoes and went outside. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. Lily felt a little bit better. + +While walking, Lily saw a big tree. She thought that the tree was full of wonder. Lily decided to sit under the tree and rest. As she sat there, a little boy came over and asked if he could play with her. Lily smiled and said yes. They played together all day long, and Lily was not miserable anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toy cars and watch his favorite show on the big screen. One day, it was very cold outside, so Tim stayed inside to play. + +Tim wanted to try something new. He thought about making a race track for his cars on the screen. He took his toy cars and put them on the screen. But the screen did not like the cars. It turned off with a "beep". + +Tim was sad, but he did not give up. He tried again, this time putting a soft blanket on the screen. The cars raced on the blanket and the screen stayed on. Tim was happy and played all day long in the warm house, away from the cold. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She had a pretty skirt. It was her favorite skirt. Lucy wore it every day. She liked to twirl in it. + +One day, Lucy went to a race. She wanted to win. She was very careful when she ran. She didn't want to fall. Her friends cheered for her. + +Lucy ran very fast. She was so happy when she won the race. Her friends clapped and smiled. Lucy's skirt twirled as she danced. It was a fun day for Lucy and her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big war in a far away land. Many people felt helpless. They did not know what to do. The war made them very sad. They needed help. + +One day, a kind friend came to the land. The friend wanted to provide help to the people. The friend gave them food and water. The people were happy. They knew they were not alone. + +With the friend's help, the people became strong again. They worked together to stop the war. The land became peaceful and happy. The friend had shown them that they were not helpless. They were very thankful for the friend's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to be organized. Lucy liked to help her mom with the laundry. She would serve her mom by giving her the clothes to fold. + +One day, Lucy's friend, Tim, came to play. Tim was not organized. He liked to make a mess. Lucy didn't like that. She said, "Tim, please don't make a mess with my toys." Tim said, "Okay, Lucy." + +Later, they heard a loud noise. It was the laundry machine. Lucy knew it was time to help her mom. She told Tim, "I have to go help with the laundry." Tim wanted to help too, but Lucy was worried he would make a mess. + +Lucy and Tim went to help with the laundry. Lucy served her mom by giving her the clothes to fold. Tim tried to help, but he accidentally made a mess. Lucy was upset. She said, "Tim, I told you not to make a mess." + +Tim felt bad. He said, "I'm sorry, Lucy. I'll help you clean up." They worked together to make the laundry organized again. Lucy's mom was happy. Lucy learned that even messy friends can help if they try. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big slide and swings. Tim wanted to play on the slide, but he felt a little scared. His mom said, "Don't worry, I am here with you." + +Tim went up the slide and saw his friend, Sarah. Sarah was playing with a ball. Tim said, "Hi, Sarah!" Sarah said, "Hi, Tim! Do you want to play with me?" Tim said, "Yes, but I want to go down the slide first." Sarah said, "Okay, I will wait for you." + +Tim went down the slide and felt happy. But then, he saw a leak in his juice box. The juice made a mess on his pants. Tim felt embarrass. He did not want Sarah to see. His mom saw the mess and said, "Don't worry, I have more pants available in my bag." + +Tim's mom gave him new pants, and he felt better. Tim and Sarah played with the ball and had fun at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She was a careless girl who liked to play outside. One day, she found a small cell in her backyard. It was a tiny home for bugs. + +Sue wanted to show her mom the cell. But she did not hold it carefully. The cell fell down and broke. The bugs inside the cell were scared and ran away. + +Sue felt sad and realized she should be more careful. She said sorry to the bugs and promised to do better next time. Sue learned to be more careful and take care of things she found. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She was very creative. One day, she found a big piece of gum on the ground. She picked it up and thought, "What can I make with this gum?" + +Mia saw her friend Tom lying under a tree. She went to him and said, "Tom, look what I found! It's a big gum. Let's make something fun with it." Tom sat up and smiled. They both started to think about what they could make. + +Mia and Tom decided to make a little house for their toy animals. They used the gum to stick the walls together. They were very happy with their creative work. The animals now had a new home, and Mia and Tom had a fun day playing with them. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim loved to play baseball. One day, he found a sleepy cat near the baseball field. The cat was very tired and just wanted to rest. + +Tim wanted to play baseball with his friends, but he also wanted to help the sleepy cat. He had an idea! He guessed that if he found a cozy place for the cat to sleep, it would be happy and he could play baseball with his friends. + +So, Tim took the sleepy cat to his home and made a warm bed for it. The cat was so happy and went to sleep right away. Now, Tim could play baseball with his friends and knew that the sleepy cat was safe and warm. They all had a great day and the sleepy cat had sweet dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was an independent girl who liked to do things by herself. One day, Lucy saw a big, red truck arrive in her town. The truck was there to help put out a flame in a house. + +Lucy wanted to help put out the flame, but she was too little. She felt sad and asked her mom if she could help. Her mom said, "You are too little to put out the flame, but you can help in other ways." + +Lucy thought about it and decided to get some water. She filled a cup and gave it to the people who were tired from putting out the flame. They said, "Thank you, Lucy!" She felt happy to help and knew that even though she was little and independent, she could still be a part of the team. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Zoom. Zoom loved to go fast. He lived in a small town with many signs. + +One day, Zoom saw a big, amazing sign. The sign had a picture of a race. Zoom wanted to go to the race. He asked his friend, a little bike, to go with him. The little bike said yes. + +Zoom and the little bike went to the race. They saw many other cars and bikes. The race started, and they all went very fast. Zoom and the little bike tried their best. In the end, Zoom won the race. Everyone cheered for Zoom, and he felt very happy. +Once upon a time, in a busy forest, there was a tiny ant. The ant was walking on a path. The ant saw a big stone in the way. The ant was sad. The ant wanted to go home. + +The ant tried to remove the stone. It was very hard. The ant was tired. The ant knew that something would help soon. The ant did not give up. + +A kind bug came to help the ant. The bug and the ant worked together. They removed the stone. The ant was happy. The ant went home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel named Sam. Sam was very tired. He had a big day coming up. Tomorrow, he would celebrate his birthday. + +Sam's friends knew he was tired. They wanted to help him. They said, "Sam, you rest. We will get everything ready for your party." Sam smiled and said thank you. He went to his tree to take a nap. + +When Sam woke up, it was time for the party. He was not tired anymore. His friends had done a great job. They had balloons, cake, and games. Sam and his friends played and celebrated all day. It was the best birthday ever. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a girl named Lily. Lily liked to write. She would write all day. She wanted to be independent, just like her mom and dad. + +One day, Lily met a boy named Tim. Tim asked, "What are you doing?" Lily said, "I am writing. I want to be independent." Tim thought it was a good idea, so they both decided to write together. + +As they wrote, the sky became dark and cloudy. A big storm came to the village. The rain was very heavy, and the wind was strong. Lily and Tim were scared. They tried to run home, but the storm was too strong, and they got lost. The village was not safe anymore, and Lily and Tim could not be independent like they wanted. The storm ruined the village, and everyone was sad. +Once upon a time, in a small city, there lived a smart dog named Max. Max was very good at helping people in the city. He loved to run and play with the kids. + +One day, there was a big storm. The rain came down very hard and fast. The city started to flood. The people were scared and didn't know what to do. Max knew that he had to do something to save the city. + +Max ran around the city, barking loudly to tell the people to move to higher ground. The people listened to Max and climbed up to a safe place. The rain stopped, and the city was saved. Everyone was so happy and thanked Max for being such a smart and helpful dog. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a big pie on a table. His eyes got big and he said, "Wow, look at that pie!" + +A girl named Sue was nearby. She was very alert and heard Tim. Sue ran to the table and said, "I like pie too! Can we share?" + +Tim smiled and said, "Yes, let's share the pie!" They both sat down and ate the pie together. It was very yummy. + +After they finished the pie, Tim and Sue played in the park. They ran and laughed. They had a great day at the park with the pie. +Once upon a time, there was a sack race in a small park. All the kids wanted to win. They were very competitive. Two friends, Tom and Tim, were in the race too. They stood side by side. + +Tom said, "I will win!" Tim said, "No, I will win!" They were not happy. The race started and they ran fast. They wanted to be first. + +But Tom and Tim did not see a big rock. They both fell down. They did not win the race. They were sad and still not friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable cat named Tom. Tom loved to clean his home every day. He was a good friend to everyone in his town. + +One day, Tom found a magazine on the floor. He didn't know what it was, but it had many fun pictures inside. Tom showed the magazine to his friends, and they all liked it too. + +Together, they decided to clean up their town and make it as pretty as the pictures in the magazine. They picked up trash and made everything look nice. Everyone was happy, and they all thanked Tom for being a dependable friend. +Once upon a time, there was a funny cat named Tom. Tom had a big, red bow. He liked to play with his friend, a little dog named Max. + +One day, Tom and Max found a big frame. They didn't know what it was for. Tom said, "Let's play with the frame!" Max said, "Okay, let's play!" + +They played with the frame all day. They put the bow on the frame and laughed. But then, the frame fell on Tom's tail. Tom cried, "Ouch, my tail hurts!" Max was sad because Tom was hurt. They learned to be careful when playing with things they don't know. +Once upon a time, there was a big, rich man. He had a big car with four wheels. One day, a small, poor man saw the big car. He wanted to have a wheel. The small man thought it was a good idea to steal one wheel. + +The small man took the wheel when the rich man was not looking. He was very happy to have a wheel. But the rich man saw the small man with his wheel. The rich man was very mad. + +The rich man called the police. The police came and took the small man away. Now, the small man was very sad. The moral of the story is: do not steal things from others. Be happy with what you have. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim and his family were going to a new church. They were very happy. Tim was excited to make new friends. + +On Sunday, they went to the church. Tim saw many new faces. He met a little girl named Sue. Sue was very nice. They played together and had lots of fun. + +After church, Tim and Sue went to Tim's house. They wanted to play with Tim's toys. Tim had to unpack his toys from a box. They found cars, dolls, and blocks. They played all day and became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had an adorable kite. It was red and blue, and she loved it very much. One sunny day, Mia took her kite to the park to play. + +At the park, Mia met a boy named Tim. Tim said, "I have a kite too! Let's see who can make their kite fly higher." Mia and Tim had a fun kite race. They both wanted to win. + +The wind blew harder and harder. Mia's kite went up, up, up. But then, the wind blew too strong. Mia's adorable kite broke and fell down. Mia was sad. She did not win, and her kite was gone. +Once upon a time, in a small garden, there was a green cauliflower. It was a very nice cauliflower. One day, a rabbit appeared. The rabbit saw the cauliflower and wanted to eat it. + +The cauliflower said, "Please, Mr. Rabbit, do not eat me! I want to grow big and strong!" The rabbit thought about it and said, "Okay, I will not eat you today. But I will come back later." + +The cauliflower was sad and scared. It did not want to be eaten. A friendly bird saw the cauliflower and asked, "Why are you sad?" The cauliflower told the bird about the rabbit. + +The bird had an idea. It flew away and came back with many friends. They all helped the cauliflower hide from the rabbit. When the rabbit came back, it could not find the cauliflower. The rabbit went away, and the cauliflower was safe. + +The cauliflower grew big and strong, and it was happy. It thanked the bird and its friends for helping. They all lived happily in the garden together. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his best friend, a little girl named Lily. They would run, jump, and blink their eyes together all day long. + +One sunny day, Lily saw a boy with a toy she liked. She wanted to have it, so she asked the boy if they could trade. The boy said, "I will trade my toy for your dog, Spot." Lily thought about it and decided to trade her loyal friend Spot for the new toy. + +After a while, Lily missed her loyal friend, Spot. The toy was not as fun as playing with Spot. She felt sad and knew she made a wrong choice. Lily went back to the boy and asked if they could trade back. The boy agreed, and Lily got her loyal friend Spot back. They were happy again and played together every day. + +The moral of the story is to always value your loyal friends and not to trade them for something that may not be as important. +Once upon a time, there was a big, soft pillow. The pillow was very comfortable. It lived in a small house with a little girl named Lily. Lily loved her pillow very much. + +One day, Lily found a shiny pin on the floor. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "Be careful with the pin. It is very sharp." Lily wanted to keep the pin safe, so she put it on her comfortable pillow. + +That night, Lily went to sleep on her comfortable pillow. She trusted her pillow to keep her safe. She knew that the pillow would not let the pin hurt her. And it didn't. Lily and her pillow were happy together. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy laser. The laser was his favorite toy in the whole world. It was red and shiny, and it made a fun noise when he pushed a button. + +One day, Tim was playing with his laser outside in the sun. He was having so much fun, running and laughing. But then, he tripped on a rock and fell down. His laser fell too, and it broke into two pieces. Tim was very sad. + +Tim's mom saw what happened and came to help him. She held him close and said, "Don't worry, Tim. We can fix your laser." She got some glue and put the pieces back together. Tim was so happy when his laser was fixed. He hugged his mom and went back to playing with his favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a large tree. The tree had many friends. One day, a little boy named Tim found some chalk under the tree. Tim thought, "Wow! I can draw with this chalk!" + +Tim started to draw on the tree. The tree did not like it. The tree began to suffer. The tree said, "Ouch! That hurts! Please stop!" Tim stopped and said, "I am sorry, tree. I did not know it hurt you." + +Tim and the tree became friends. They played together and had fun. Tim never hurt the tree again. From that day on, they were the best of friends. +One day, a cat and a dog meet in a park. The cat has a smooth, soft fur. The dog has a big, brown case. They look at each other and say "hello". + +The cat asks, "What is in your big case, dog?" The dog says, "I have toys and food in here. Do you want to see?" The cat says, "Yes, please!" + +They open the case and play with the toys. They share the food and have a fun day together. The cat and the dog become good friends. They play in the park every day with the big case. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to pretend. She would pretend to be a big bossy queen in her own castle. She would tell her toys what to do, and they would listen to her. + +One day, Lily found a video on her mom's phone. The video showed a funny dog that could do tricks. Lily wanted to pretend to be the funny dog. She showed the video to her toys and told them to watch. + +Lily and her toys pretended to be the funny dog from the video. They jumped, rolled, and barked. They had so much fun being bossy and playing pretend together. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a land of peace, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to play with her colorful blocks. One sunny day, she was playing with her blocks when she became confused. She wanted to match the colors but didn't know how. + +Mia's mommy saw her looking sad and asked, "Mia, what's wrong?" Mia looked up and said, "Mommy, I want to match the blocks, but I don't know how." Her mommy smiled and said, "Let me help you, my dear." + +Together, Mia and her mommy matched the red blocks with the red ones, the blue blocks with the blue ones, and the yellow blocks with the yellow ones. Mia was so happy that she learned how to match her blocks. She thanked her mommy and they played together all day in their peaceful home. +Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a little igloo. In the igloo lived a penguin named Poppy. Poppy loved to clap her wings and have fun with her friends. They liked to play games together. + +One sunny day, Poppy and her friends decided to have a competitive game. They wanted to see who could clap their wings the loudest. Poppy's friend, Billy, said, "Let's all try to clap loud and see who wins!" All the penguins agreed and started to clap their wings. + +Poppy clapped her wings as loud as she could. Her friends clapped their wings too. They all laughed and had fun. In the end, Poppy and her friends decided that they all clapped very loud and no one was the winner. They were all happy because they had fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a pink bunny. The pink bunny lived in a crib. The crib was in a big room with lots of toys. The pink bunny loved to play with the toys all day. + +One day, the pink bunny fell down while playing. It hurt its leg. The pink bunny felt sad and cried. It wanted its leg to heal so it could play again. + +The pink bunny's friend, a kind bear, saw the bunny crying. The bear hugged the pink bunny and said, "Don't cry, I will help you heal." The bear put a soft bandage on the pink bunny's leg. Soon, the pink bunny's leg healed. They played together again, happy and smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a clever dog named Spot. Spot liked to play with his ball in the park. One day, Spot noticed a big ice cream truck near the park. He wanted to eat ice cream, so he went to the truck. + +Spot saw a man at the truck. The man said, "Hello, dog! Do you want ice cream?" Spot barked and wagged his tail. The man said, "The price is one bone. Do you have a bone?" Spot did not have a bone, but he was clever. He ran home to get one. + +Spot found a bone at home and ran back to the park. But when he got there, the ice cream truck was gone. Spot was sad. He did not get ice cream. He went back home with his bone and played with his ball instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play games with his friends. One day, Tim and his friends were playing a game to see who could jump the highest. Tim dared his friend Sam to jump over a big rock. + +Sam said, "I can do it! It's easy!" Sam tried to jump over the rock, but he didn't win. Instead, he fell and hurt his leg. Tim felt bad for daring Sam to jump over the rock. + +In the end, Sam had to go to the doctor to fix his leg. Tim and his friends learned that they should not dare each other to do things that could be dangerous. They promised to play safer games from then on. +Once upon a time, in a land with a big volcano, there lived a very intelligent bird named Bobby. Bobby was very good at helping his friends. He could find food and water, and he knew where to hide when it rained. All the animals loved Bobby. + +One day, Bobby saw his friend, the monkey, do something silly. The monkey fell into a puddle and got all wet. Bobby wanted to help, but he also thought it was funny. So, he laughed and told all the other animals. The monkey felt embarrassed and sad. + +Bobby saw how sad the monkey was and realized that he should not have laughed. He went to the monkey and said sorry. He told the monkey that everyone makes mistakes and it is okay. The monkey felt better, and they became friends again. The moral of the story is to always be kind to your friends and not make them feel embarrassed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small house with his mom, dad, and his dog, Spot. Tim liked to play with his toys and run around in the yard with Spot. + +One day, Tim's mom gave him a new cloth. It was blue and soft. Tim loved his new cloth very much. He carried it everywhere he went. But one day, Tim lost his cloth when he was playing outside. He felt very worried and started to look for it. + +Tim looked under the trees, behind the bushes, and even asked Spot to help him find the cloth. Finally, they found the cloth near the fence. Tim was so happy! He decided to tie the cloth around his wrist, so he wouldn't lose it again. Tim and Spot went back home, and Tim showed his mom and dad how he tied the cloth. They were all very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a small dog named Spot. Spot lived in a lab with his friend, a girl named Sue. Sue would bring Spot his food every day. Spot loved Sue and was always happy to see her. One day, Sue told Spot that she had a surprise for him. + +The next day, Sue came to the lab with a big box. Spot was very excited. He knew that the surprise was inside the box. Sue opened the box and took out a small toy. It was a ball that could bounce very high. Sue and Spot played with the ball all day long. Spot had so much fun with his new toy. + +A few days later, Spot saw that the ball was near a big hole in the lab. He knew that if the ball went into the hole, it would be lost forever. Spot remembered the fun he had with Sue and the ball, so he decided to bring the ball back to Sue. He picked up the ball with his mouth and ran to Sue. Sue was so happy that Spot saved the toy. They played with the ball again and had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play golf. He would go to the park with his dad to play. + +One day, Tim and his dad went to the park to prepare for a big golf game. They took their golf sticks and a smooth, white ball. They put the ball on the ground and hit it with the sticks. + +Tim's dad showed him how to hit the ball so it flew far away. Tim tried and tried. At last, he hit the ball and it went far. Tim was so happy. He and his dad had a fun day playing golf at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a playful cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with his ball all day. One day, Tom saw a thief taking a box from a house. The thief was sneaky and quiet. Tom wanted to help, so he came up with a plan. + +Tom went to the thief and said, "Hey, thief! Let's play with my ball!" The thief looked at Tom and thought it would be fun. So, the thief put the box down and started to play with Tom. They played and played until the thief was very tired. + +While the thief was tired, Tom quickly took the box and ran to the house. He put the box near the door and knocked. The people in the house were so happy to see their box. They thanked Tom for being a hero. From that day on, Tom was known as the playful cat who stopped the thief. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a grill. The grill was very busy. It would keep making yummy food for the people in the house. One day, the grill heard a sound. It was a small bird. The bird was sad. The grill wanted to help the bird. + +The grill had an idea. "I will make the bird some food," it thought. The grill was very good at making food. So, it made some warm bread for the bird. The bird was happy and said, "Thank you, busy grill!" The bird flew away with the bread in its beak. + +The next day, the bird came back with a big surprise. It had a beautiful flower for the grill. The grill was so happy! The bird said, "Thank you for the yummy bread. You are a good friend." The grill and the bird became best friends. They would keep helping each other and making each other happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big garden with many flowers. One day, he found a big bulb. He dared to plant the bulb in his garden. + +The next day, the bulb grew into a big, tall plant. The plant had a big, delicious fruit. But there was a problem. A big, bad bird wanted to eat the delicious fruit too. + +Tim dared to scare the big, bad bird away. He clapped his hands and shouted. The big, bad bird flew away. Tim was happy. He picked the delicious fruit and shared it with his friends. They all had a fun day. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went for a walk. She wanted to find something fun. The sky was gloomy, but she didn't care. Lucy liked to explore her world. + +As she walked, she saw a newspaper on the ground. She picked it up and looked at it. The newspaper was big and had many words. Lucy didn't know how to read, but she liked the pictures. + +Then, she saw her friend Tom. She showed him the newspaper. Tom said, "Wow! Let's find more newspapers!" They both looked around and found more newspapers. They had fun looking at the pictures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin lived in a small tank with his best friend, Bubbles. They loved to play and swim together all day long. + +One day, Fin saw a yummy treat at the top of the tank. He swam up to eat it, but when he looked back, Bubbles was gone! Fin was sad and worried. He didn't know where Bubbles could be. He thought Bubbles had vanished. + +Fin swam all around the tank, looking for Bubbles. Then, he saw a big rock with a tiny hole in it. Fin peeked inside and found Bubbles hiding there. They were both so happy to see each other. From that day on, they promised to always stay close, so they would never vanish from each other again. And they lived happily in their tank, eating yummy treats together. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bear who lived in the forest. One day, the bear saw a kayak on the river and wanted to go for a ride. But the bear was too lazy to paddle the kayak by himself. + +Just then, a friendly monkey came by and saw the bear. "Why don't you come with me?" asked the monkey. "I can paddle the kayak for us." + +The bear was happy and got into the kayak with the monkey. As they were paddling down the river, they saw a lion on the shore. The lion roared loudly, scaring the bear. But the monkey was brave and kept paddling until they were safely away from the lion. + +The bear thanked the monkey and they continued on their adventure down the river, enjoying the beautiful scenery. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie loved to fly and soar high in the sky. One day, the birdie found a magical bean. The bean was rare and sparkly. The birdie wanted to keep the bean safe, so it took the bean to its nest. + +The birdie was so happy with the bean that it didn't notice a big, mean cat sneaking up on it. The cat pounced and the birdie tried to fly away, but it was too late. The cat caught the birdie and ate it up, bean and all. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Finn. Finn loved to swim in the sea with his friends. One day, they saw a big rock in the water. Finn wanted to see what was behind it, so he decided to dive down. + +As he swam closer to the rock, he saw a shiny file laying on the smooth sand. Finn picked it up and showed his friends. They were all very impressed with his find. + +Finn was so happy that he found something special. He knew that he could use the file to smooth out any rough edges he might find in the sea. From that day on, Finn always kept the file with him on his adventures. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Sally. They liked to play together every day. One day, Timmy brought his toy truck to play with. Sally wanted to play with it too, but Timmy didn't want to share. Sally was sad. + +Then, Sally showed Timmy her new style of drawing. Timmy thought it was cool, and he wanted to try it too. Sally said he could, but only if he shared his toy truck. Timmy thought about it and decided to share. Sally was happy and they both played with the toy truck and drew pictures with their new style. + +After playing for a while, they got hungry. Timmy's mom had made some tough cookies that were hard to eat. Sally didn't like them, but Timmy loved them. He offered to share his cookies with Sally, and she was happy again. They finished their cookies and continued playing together until it was time to go home. From that day on, they always shared their toys and treats, and they were happy friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a swan named Lily. Lily was very pretty and had white feathers. One day, Lily was flying over a big lake when she saw a little girl standing on the shore. The little girl wanted to play with Lily, but Lily was scared. She didn't know if the little girl was nice or not. + +Lily decided to be brave and flew down to the shore. The little girl was happy and started playing with Lily. Lily was very flexible and could move her neck in different directions. The little girl thought it was funny and started laughing. + +From that day on, Lily and the little girl became good friends. Lily learned that it's important to be brave and make new friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, while she was playing, she saw a big and scary spider. She screamed and ran inside her house. + +Her mom asked her, "What happened, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "There's a big and scary spider outside!" + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, I'll print a picture of a friendly spider and show you that not all spiders are scary." + +Lily felt much better after seeing the picture. She learned that not everything scary is bad. She also learned that it's important to not judge something based on its appearance. From then on, she was not afraid of spiders anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park to play with her friend, Timmy. They ran around and played hide and seek, but then Lily saw something shiny on the ground. + +"Look, Timmy! A pretty pebble!" Lily said, picking it up. + +"It's brown," Timmy said. + +Lily thought for a moment. "I know! Let's use it to supply our pretend bakery with ingredients!" + +So, they ran back to their imaginary bakery and used the pebble as a pretend chocolate chip. They had so much fun using their imaginations and playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the earth. One day, Timmy heard a strange noise coming from the bushes. He felt anxious and ran to his mom. + +"Mama, I hear something in the bushes!" Timmy said. + +"It's okay, Timmy. It's just a bird chirping," his mom replied. + +Timmy felt relieved and continued to explore the earth. He found a shiny rock and showed it to his mom. "Look, Mama! I found a pretty rock!" Timmy exclaimed. + +"That's beautiful, Timmy. You have a good eye for finding treasures on the earth," his mom said with a smile. + +From that day on, Timmy continued to explore the earth and listen for new sounds. He was no longer anxious because he knew his mom was always there to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and watch the flowers grow. Lily had a bow and arrow that she liked to shoot at targets. One day, she went outside to play and saw that the sky was very harsh and dark. She knew that it was going to rain soon. + +Lily went to her mommy and asked if she could play outside before the rain came. Her mommy said yes, but to be careful with her bow and arrow. Lily went outside and shot her arrow at a target. She watched as the flowers grew taller and taller in the rain. When it was time to go inside, Lily felt happy because she had fun playing and watching the flowers grow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but one day she found a small bird that couldn't fly. She felt sad for the bird, so she decided to take it home. + +When she got home, her mom saw the bird and said they needed to take it to the veterinarian. The veterinarian was a nice lady who helped animals feel better. She said the bird's wing was broken and it needed to rest until it was better. + +Lily took care of the bird every day, giving it food and water. After a few weeks, the bird's wing was better and it was able to fly again. Lily was happy to see the bird fly away, but she also felt a little sad. She realized that sometimes it's hard to let go of things we love, but it's important to raise them up and let them go when they're ready. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved fashion and always wore pretty dresses. One day, Lily and her mom went to the store to buy a new dress. They saw a beautiful dress, but it was too expensive. + +Lily shouted, "I want that dress, Mommy! It's so pretty!" + +Her mom said, "I know, but it's too expensive. Let's find a different dress that is just as pretty but costs less." + +Lily looked sad, but then she saw a dress that was just as pretty and not expensive. She said, "Look, Mommy! This dress is perfect for me!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That dress is beautiful, Lily. Let's buy it!" Lily was so happy and she wore her new dress everywhere she went. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat vegetables. He especially liked the yellow ones. One day, Benny's mom brought home a big, round vegetable from the market. It was yellow and looked very tasty. + +Benny asked his mom, "What is that vegetable?" + +"It's called a squash," his mom replied. "I think it will fit perfectly in our soup tonight." + +Benny was excited to try the squash. He helped his mom cut it up and put it in the soup. As they ate dinner, Benny couldn't stop talking about how much he loved the yellow squash. + +The next day, Benny's mom took him to the garden to pick some more vegetables. Benny saw a yellow squash growing and said, "Look, mom! Another yellow vegetable that will fit in our soup!" + +Benny's mom smiled and said, "That's right, Benny. We can add it to our soup tonight." Benny was so happy that he could hardly wait for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Tim. Tim loved to fish in the river near his house. One day, Tim caught a big fish. He was so happy! He rubbed the fish and said, "You are a good fish!" + +Suddenly, a little boy came along. The little boy said, "Hi, Mr. Fisherman! Can I see your fish?" Tim said, "Sure, but don't touch it. It's mine." The little boy looked at the fish and said, "That fish is stupid. It doesn't do anything." + +Tim was angry. He said, "That's not nice! This fish is special to me. I caught it all by myself." The little boy said sorry and walked away. Tim smiled and said, "It's okay. Maybe he will catch his own special fish someday." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the moon at night. One night, when she was outside, she saw a big, scary dog. The dog started to follow her. Lily got scared and ran home as fast as she could. + +When she got home, she saw that her window was open. She quickly climbed inside, but the dog was still outside. She was afraid that the dog would come in and hurt her. So, she closed the window and locked it. + +Lily felt safe inside her room, but she was sad that she couldn't see the moon anymore. She decided to draw a picture of the moon instead. She drew a big, round moon with a happy face on it. She felt much better and fell asleep with her drawing next to her. The next day, Lily told her mom about the scary dog and her mom promised to keep her safe. From then on, Lily always made sure to close her window at night. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily wanted to make breakfast for her mommy. She asked her mommy, "Can I cook eggs for you?" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, you can try!" + +Lily cracked the eggs into a bowl and mixed them up. She put them in a pan and cooked them until they were yellow and round. She was so happy when she saw her successful eggs! + +Her mommy tasted the eggs and said, "Wow, Lily! These are the best eggs I've ever had!" And Lily smiled with pride. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy baked some yummy muffins. Lily was so happy and excited to eat one. But she was also worried because she didn't want to spoil her dinner. + +Lily's mommy told her it was okay to have one muffin as a treat. So, Lily picked out a blueberry muffin and took a big bite. It was so delicious! But then she started to feel guilty for having the muffin before dinner. + +Lily's mommy told her not to worry and that it was okay to have a treat sometimes. Lily felt better and finished her dinner. She was happy and full, and her mommy was happy that she enjoyed her muffin. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man named Mark. Mark had a big car that he loved to drive around town. One day, while he was driving, he saw a little girl on the side of the road. She looked sad, so Mark stopped his car and rolled down his window. + +"Hello little girl, are you okay?" asked Mark. + +The little girl looked up at Mark and said, "I lost my teddy bear. I can't find him anywhere." + +Mark felt sad for the little girl, so he told her to get in his car and they drove around town looking for her teddy bear. After a while, they found the teddy bear sitting on a bench in the park. + +The little girl was so happy to have her teddy bear back that she gave Mark a big hug. Mark felt happy too, knowing that he had helped someone in need. From that day on, Mark drove around town looking for people who needed help, just like the little girl. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who lived in a small house. She had a dishwasher that she used to clean her dishes. One day, a little girl came to visit her. The elderly lady was happy to have some company. + +The little girl saw the dishwasher and asked, "What is that?" The elderly lady said, "It's a machine that cleans my dishes." The little girl was amazed and said, "Can I poke it?" The elderly lady said, "No, you shouldn't poke it. It might break." + +Later, the little girl and the elderly lady were sitting in the living room. The little girl said, "I like your house. It's cozy." The elderly lady smiled and said, "Thank you, dear. I like it too." They talked and laughed together for a while. The little girl had a great time visiting the elderly lady and promised to come back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the garden. One day, she saw a big, juicy apple on a tree. She wanted to pick it, but it was too high for her. + +Lily asked her dad to help her pick the apple. Her dad said, "No, Lily. That apple is fake. It's not real. It's just a toy." Lily was sad because she wanted a real apple to eat. + +Her dad explained to her that sometimes things can look real, but they are actually fake. He told her that it's important to always check and make sure things are real before you pick them. + +From that day on, Lily always checked to make sure things were real before she picked them. She never wanted to be fooled by something that was fake again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a spot on the ground that was different from the rest. It was a brilliant shade of blue and it made her smile. + +Lily decided to twist and turn around the spot, trying to figure out what it was. Suddenly, a butterfly flew out of the spot and fluttered around her head. It was so pretty and had brilliant colors just like the spot. + +Lily was so happy to have found the spot and the butterfly. She ran back to her house to tell her mom all about her exciting discovery. From that day on, Lily would visit the spot every day and watch as more butterflies would twist and turn around it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swing on the playground. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. It was a gloomy day, and the sky was gray. + +Lily saw her best friend, Timmy, at the park. They ran to the swings together. But when they got there, they saw that someone had eaten all the candy bars that were left on the swings. Lily and Timmy were sad because they wanted to eat the candy bars. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice behind them. It was Lily's mom! She had brought some candy bars for them to eat. Lily and Timmy were so happy! They ate the candy bars and swung on the swings until it was time to go home. From then on, they always made sure to check the swings for candy before they started swinging. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Gray. Gray was swimming in the big blue sea when he met a friendly crab named Crabby. + +"Hello, Gray! What are you doing today?" asked Crabby. + +"I don't know," replied Gray. "I can't decide what to do." + +Crabby thought for a moment and said, "Why don't you go explore the coral reef? It's very pretty there." + +Gray thought about it and decided to go explore the coral reef. He swam and swam until he finally found the reef. It was very colorful and full of different fish. + +Gray was so happy that he decided to always try new things and explore new places. He realized that it's important to make decisions and try new things to have fun and learn new things. +Once upon a time, there was a big, ugly monster. He lived in a dark cave and scared all the animals. One day, a little mouse went to the monster's cave and saw a candle. The candle was very pretty and it made the cave brighter. The mouse asked the monster if he could take the candle. The monster nodded his head and the mouse took the candle. The mouse was very happy and he ran back to his home. From that day on, the mouse visited the monster every day and they became friends. The monster was not so scary anymore and the candle made everything brighter. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little bear named Benny. Benny lived in a cozy cave near the harbor. One day, Benny went for a walk and met a friendly bird named Polly. + +"Hello, Benny," said Polly. "Where are you going?" + +"I'm going to the harbor," replied Benny. "I want to sleep by the water." + +Polly warned Benny, "Be careful, Benny. The harbor can be dangerous at night." + +Benny didn't listen and went to the harbor anyway. He fell asleep by the water, but in the middle of the night, a big wave came and washed him away. Benny was scared and called out for help. Luckily, Polly heard him and flew to the rescue. She helped Benny back to his cave and from then on, Benny always listened to Polly's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he found a shiny red car with a big knob on top. He turned the knob and the car started to move by itself. Timmy was amazed and thought it was an intelligent car. + +As he played with the car, he saw a little bird outside his window. Timmy waved at the bird and said, "Hello, little birdie!" The bird flew away, but Timmy didn't know why. + +Later that day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He saw a boy with a toy car just like his, but it didn't have a knob on top. The boy asked Timmy if he wanted to play, but Timmy said no. He thought his car was better because it was intelligent. + +As they were leaving the park, Timmy saw the same little bird from earlier stuck in a tree. The boy with the other toy car climbed the tree and saved the bird. Timmy realized that being kind and helpful was more important than having an intelligent toy car. From then on, he made friends with the boy and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play and noticed her shoe was tight. She tried to wiggle her toes but it didn't help. She knew she needed to fix her shoe. + +Lily went inside and asked her mommy to help her fix her shoe. Her mommy took a look and saw that the laces were too tight. She loosened the laces and Lily's shoe felt much better. + +Lily was so happy that her shoe was fixed. She went back outside to play with her friends. They played hopscotch and jumped rope. Lily's shoe felt just right and she could run and play without any problems. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun and water his garden with his hose. He would water his plants every day, making sure they were happy and healthy. + +One day, Timmy forgot to turn off the hose after he was done watering. The water kept flowing and flowing, and soon there was a big puddle in his garden. Timmy regretted forgetting to turn off the hose, as he knew he was wasting water and it was not good for the environment. + +Timmy quickly turned off the hose and promised himself he would be more careful next time. From then on, Timmy always made sure to turn off the hose when he was done watering his garden. And his plants continued to grow big and strong, thanks to Timmy's careful attention. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. He had a red one, a blue one, and a green one. One day, Timmy was playing with his cars outside when he saw a big, juicy melon on the ground. + +Timmy was so excited to eat the melon, but then he saw his friend Billy coming over. Billy wanted to eat the melon too. Timmy didn't want to share the melon because he was feeling humble, but he also didn't want to make Billy sad. + +Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He told Billy that they could have a race to see who could zoom to the melon the fastest. Billy agreed and they both ran as fast as they could. Timmy won the race and got to eat the melon, but he shared it with Billy because he knew it was the right thing to do. They both enjoyed the juicy melon together and were happy friends once again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat waffles for breakfast. Every morning, her mom would make her a yummy waffle with syrup on top. + +One day, Lily accidentally spilled syrup on her shirt. She asked her mom for help to remove the sticky syrup. Her mom used a little bit of soap and water to clean her shirt. + +Lily was very happy that her mom could remove the syrup from her shirt. She finished her waffle and went off to play with her toys. From that day on, Lily made sure to be careful when eating her waffles. +Once upon a time, there was a big green field. It looked like a big carpet that covered the land. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. Suddenly, a little bird flew over the field. It was so graceful, like a ballerina dancing in the air. + +The bird landed on a tree and started to sing a happy song. The sound spread all over the landscape, like a big hug. The flowers and trees started to dance with the bird's melody. It was a beautiful sight to see. + +The bird flew away, but the memory of its graceful dance and beautiful song stayed in the hearts of the flowers and trees. And every time the sun came up and the sky turned blue, they would dance and sing, spreading joy all over the landscape. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, while playing in the dirt, he found a little worm. The worm was wiggling and squirming, and Timmy knew he had to save it. + +He gently picked up the worm and put it in a jar with some dirt and leaves. "I'll keep you safe," Timmy said to the worm. "You're tough, just like me!" + +Later that day, Timmy's big sister came outside to play with him. "What do you have there?" she asked, pointing to the jar. + +"It's a worm," Timmy said proudly. "I saved it." + +His sister laughed. "That's silly, Timmy. Worms don't need saving." + +But Timmy knew he had done the right thing. He kept the jar close to him all day, making sure the worm was safe. But when he woke up the next morning, he found that the worm had died. Timmy was sad, but he knew he had tried his best to save it. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. It had a flag that went flap-flap in the wind. The boat sailed on the blue sea. It went up and down with the waves. + +One day, the boat went into a dark tunnel. It was so dark that the boat's light had to be turned on. Inside the tunnel, the boat went slow. It was like a big snake moving through the water. + +When the boat came out of the tunnel, it saw a wild island. There were trees and animals everywhere. The boat stopped and the people on it went to explore the island. They saw monkeys and birds and even a wild tiger! It was a fun adventure for everyone on the boat. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He was very poor and had no food to eat. One day, he went to the market to buy some bread. But he had no money, so he asked for help. A kind lady gave him some bread, and he was very happy. + +As he was walking home, he saw a naughty boy. The boy wanted to slap the old man, but the old man was too quick. He ran away and went back to his home. There, he ate the bread and felt very grateful to the kind lady. He hoped that the naughty boy would learn to be kind, too. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, he was playing with his toy car when he saw a big red flag waving in the wind. + +"Wow, that's a big flag!" said Timmy to his mom. + +"Yes, it is," said his mom. "It belongs to the wealthy family who lives in the big house up the street." + +Suddenly, Timmy's toy car stopped moving. "Uh oh, my car stopped," said Timmy. + +"Don't worry, we can fix it," said his mom. + +As they walked home, Timmy asked his mom about the wealthy family and their big house. "Why are they so rich?" he asked. + +"Well, they have a lot of money and nice things," said his mom. "But remember, it's important to be kind and helpful to others, no matter how much money you have." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his best friend, a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Timmy and Teddy went on an adventure in the forest. + +As they walked, Timmy saw a white rabbit hopping in the grass. "Look Teddy, a bunny!" he said excitedly. Teddy replied, "Let's go say hello!" So, Timmy and Teddy walked up to the bunny and asked if he wanted to join their adventure. + +The bunny agreed and they continued walking. Suddenly, they saw a flame in the distance. "What's that?" asked Timmy. The bunny replied, "It's a campfire. People carry flames to make them." Timmy was amazed and asked if they could go see it. So, they followed the flame and found a group of people roasting marshmallows. They all said hello and Timmy and Teddy had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her pillow very much. She would hug it tight every night before she went to sleep. One day, Lily spilled juice on her pillow and it became all wet and sticky. She was sad because her pillow was spoiled. + +Lily's mommy saw what happened and told her that she couldn't have any treats for the rest of the day as punishment for spilling juice on her pillow. Lily was sad but she knew it was her fault. She promised to be more careful next time. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy washed her pillow and made it all clean again. Lily was happy to have her favorite pillow back and she hugged it tight once again. From that day on, Lily made sure to always be careful with her drinks near her pillow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they went to the park to play. Timmy saw a big ball and he wanted to play with it. But the ball was stuck in a tree. + +Timmy's friend, Billy, said "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll get the ball for you." Billy climbed up the tree and kicked the ball down. Timmy was so happy and said "Thank you, Billy! You are very patient." + +Later that day, Timmy and his friends went to see a big mill. They saw the big blades turning and making flour. Timmy said "Wow, that's amazing!" His friend Sally said "I know, right? It's so cool!" They watched the mill for a long time and then went home. + +Timmy was so happy because he had a great day with his friends. He said to his mom "Today was the best day ever!" and his mom said "I'm glad you had fun, Timmy." +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max lived in a big house with his owner, Emily. Emily loved Max very much and always played with him. One day, Emily went to the store and Max wanted to go too. But Emily said no, so Max got sad. + +Suddenly, Max heard a loud noise outside. He looked out the window and saw a big, bossy dog walking down the street. The bossy dog was carrying a package and Max wondered what it was. Max decided to follow the bossy dog to see where he was going. + +After a while, Max saw the bossy dog deliver the package to a house. Max realized that the package was for Emily! Max ran back to the house and barked until Emily came outside. Emily was so happy to see the package and Max was happy too. From that day on, Max knew that he didn't have to go with Emily to the store because sometimes, things get delivered to the house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a diary where she wrote all her thoughts and secrets. One day, Lily lost her diary and she was very sad. She searched everywhere but she couldn't find it. + +Lily's friend, Tom, saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told Tom that she lost her diary and she couldn't find it. Tom said, "Don't worry, I will help you find it. Let's search together." + +Tom led the way and they searched hard. They looked under the bed, in the closet, and even in the garden. Finally, they found the diary in the toy box. Lily was so happy and she hugged Tom. "Thank you for helping me find my diary," Lily said. "You're a good friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going on adventures with her best friend, a talking dog named Max. One hot day, they decided to explore the park. + +As they were walking, they saw a big cooler sitting under a tree. Lily asked Max, "What's in the cooler?" Max replied, "I don't know, let's take a look!" + +When they opened the cooler, they saw lots of different fruits and drinks inside. Lily was so happy to see all the yummy treats. Max questioned, "Do you want to have some?" Lily nodded her head and they both enjoyed a refreshing snack in the shade. + +After their snack, they continued their adventure and found a butterfly that looked different from the others. Lily said, "That butterfly looks different. Why is it different?" Max explained, "Every butterfly is unique, just like every person is unique." Lily smiled and said, "I like being different too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color at her desk with her crayons. One day, her mom came in and said, "Lily, we need to leave soon to go to the store." + +Lily was sad because she wanted to finish her drawing. Her mom said, "Don't worry, you can come back to it later. Just be careful not to leave your crayons on the floor." + +Lily nodded and carefully put her crayons back in the box. As they left the house, Lily said to her mom, "Can we come back soon so I can finish my picture?" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, we will come back soon. But for now, let's go have some fun at the store!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance to music. One day, she saw a musician playing a guitar on the street. She went up to him and asked, "Can I wear your hat?" The musician smiled and said, "Sure, little one." + +Lily put on the hat and started to dance. The musician played a song and Lily sang along. Suddenly, a man came up to them and said, "That musician is fake. He doesn't really know how to play the guitar." Lily didn't understand what "fake" meant, so she asked the man. + +The man explained that the musician was pretending to be a real musician, but he wasn't very good. Lily felt sad for the musician, but she still enjoyed dancing to the music. She took off the hat and gave it back to the musician. "Thank you for letting me wear your hat," she said. The musician smiled and said, "Thank you for dancing to my music." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her teddy bear very much. One day, Lily's mom took her to the hospital to see her nurse. The nurse was very nice and gave Lily a lollipop. + +As they were leaving, Lily accidentally dropped her teddy bear. Her mom didn't notice and they left without it. When they got home, Lily realized her teddy bear was missing. She cried and cried until her mom promised to go back to the hospital and find it. + +The next day, they went back to the hospital and asked the nurse if she had seen the teddy bear. But the nurse said she hadn't seen it. Lily was very sad and her mom tried to cheer her up. But when they got home, Lily was still crying. + +Days went by and Lily's teddy bear never showed up. Lily became very spoiled and wouldn't stop crying. One day, her mom told her that the teddy bear was gone forever. Lily cried and cried until she fell asleep. From that day on, Lily never smiled again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she went to her friend's house to play. Her friend's home was very lively with lots of toys to play with. + +After playing for a while, Lily's mom called her to come home. But Lily didn't want to leave yet. She asked her friend's mom if she could stay longer. Her friend's mom replied that it was time to go home and that Lily's mom was waiting for her. + +Lily learned that it's important to listen to her mom and go home when it's time. She also learned that it's okay to have fun with friends, but she should always remember to be respectful and polite. +Once upon a time, there was a big whale swimming in the ocean. The whale was very happy because the water was calm and smooth. Suddenly, a big wave came and the water became very rough. The whale was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Then, the whale saw a small boat with people inside. The people were trying to catch the whale with a big net. The whale knew this was bad and tried to swim away, but the net tore a big hole in the whale's skin. The whale was in pain and didn't know how to escape. + +Luckily, some other whales saw what was happening and came to help. They pushed the boat away and helped the injured whale. The whale was grateful and happy to have friends to help. From that day on, the whale knew to be careful of rough waters and mean people in boats. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in the jungle. He was very fierce and had sharp teeth. One day, he met a kind monkey who asked him if he could lend him his big teeth to open some fruits. The lion agreed and the monkey was happy. + +Later that day, the lion went to a party and drank too much wine. He became very dizzy and fell asleep. When he woke up, he realized that he had lost his teeth! He looked everywhere but couldn't find them. + +The kind monkey saw the lion's problem and offered to lend him his teeth. The lion was very grateful and promised to be more careful in the future. From that day on, the lion and the monkey became good friends and always helped each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with buttons. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a perfect button. It was shiny and round, just like a ball. Lily was very happy to receive the button from her mommy. She played with it all day long, rolling it on the floor and pretending it was a toy. Lily loved her perfect button so much that she even took it to bed with her at night. The end. +One day, Tommy and his mom went to the park. They sat on a bench and had a snack. Tommy's mom gave him a glass of juice. Tommy said, "Mmm, this juice is delicious!" + +Suddenly, a bird flew down and sat on the bench next to them. Tommy said, "Hi birdie!" The bird looked at Tommy and said, "Can I have a zip of your juice?" + +Tommy's mom said, "Sure, you can have a little bit." The bird took a sip and said, "Wow, this is really good juice!" Tommy was happy to share his juice with the bird. They all sat together and enjoyed the beautiful day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with chalk on the sidewalk. One day, she went outside to draw, but it started to rain. Lily was sad because the rain would cover her beautiful drawings. + +Suddenly, she had an idea! She ran inside and got a big umbrella. She opened it up and held it over her head. Now she was alert and ready to draw in the rain. She drew a big rainbow and some flowers. The raindrops fell on the chalk, but it didn't matter because the umbrella covered her and her drawings. + +Lily was happy because she found a way to keep her drawings safe from the rain. From that day on, she always brought her umbrella with her when she went outside to draw with chalk. +Once upon a time, there was a huge truck. The driver of the truck was a kind man. He drove the truck all over the town to complete his work. + +One day, the driver had to deliver a big box to a house. He carefully drove the truck to the house and completed his job. The people in the house were very happy to receive the box. + +The driver smiled and drove away in his huge truck. He loved his job and was happy to help people complete their work. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a birdie who lived in a nest. The nest was high up in a tree. One day, the birdie found some yummy berries on the ground. But, when the birdie went back to the nest, a squirrel was there! The squirrel wanted the berries too. The birdie tried to sign to the squirrel that the berries were for the birdie, but the squirrel didn't understand. The birdie was sad and didn't know what to do. But then, the birdie had an idea! The birdie flew away from the nest and found another nest with more yummy berries. The squirrel never found the new nest and the birdie was happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color pink and liked to wear pink dresses. One day, her mommy took her to the store to buy a new pink dress for her to wear. When they got home, Lily wanted to show her friends her new dress so her mommy helped her print out invitations to her party. + +The next day, Lily's friends came over to celebrate her new dress. They played games and ate cake with pink frosting. Lily was so happy to have her friends over and to show off her new dress. She felt like a princess in her pink dress and was glad her friends came to celebrate with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her big sister, Emma. One day, Lily found a huge bracelet on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to Emma. + +"Look, Emma! I found a huge bracelet! Can we join it together?" Lily asked. + +Emma smiled and said, "Sure, Lily! Let's join it together and make it even bigger!" + +So, Emma helped Lily put the bracelet on her wrist and then joined it together with her own bracelet. The two sisters now had a beautiful and huge bracelet that they could share and wear together. + +Lily was so happy that she gave Emma a big hug and said, "Thank you for helping me, Emma! I love our new bracelet!" Emma smiled and hugged her back, happy to have made her little sister's day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet rat named Ratty. Ratty was very friendly and loved to play with Lily. + +One day, Lily and Ratty were playing in the park when they saw a man spring out from behind a tree. "Hello there, little girl," said the man. "What a regular day it is today!" + +Lily was a little scared of the man, but Ratty wasn't afraid at all. "Don't worry, Lily," said Ratty. "I'll protect you!" And with that, Ratty jumped at the man and scared him away. + +Lily was so grateful to Ratty for protecting her. She gave him a big hug and said, "You're my hero, Ratty!" From that day on, Lily knew that Ratty was not just a regular pet, but a brave and loyal friend. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Tom who lived in a big house with his wife. Tom loved his wife very much and was always glad to be with her. + +One day, Tom went to the store and saw a toy that he really wanted. He bought the toy and came home to show it to his wife. She was happy for him but reminded him that they needed to save money for their vacation. Tom didn't listen and played with his new toy all day. + +The next day, Tom's wife came home with a surprise. She had saved enough money for their vacation and was excited to go. But Tom regretted spending his money on the toy and wished he had listened to his wife. He apologized and promised to be more careful with their money. They went on their vacation and had a great time together. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the circus with her mommy and daddy. She was very excited to see the clowns, the animals, and the acrobats. When they arrived, they saw a long line of people waiting to get in. + +Lily's mommy said, "Oh no, this line is very long. It will be difficult to get in." But Lily didn't mind waiting because she was so excited. Finally, they reached the front of the line and Lily's daddy bought the tickets. + +As they walked around the circus, Lily saw a beautiful horse. She said to her mommy, "Mommy, I admire that horse. It is so pretty." Her mommy agreed and they watched the horse perform tricks. + +Later, they saw a funny clown and Lily laughed so hard. The clown gave her a ticket for a free balloon. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mr. Clown!" + +After a fun day at the circus, Lily went to bed dreaming about all the amazing things she saw. She couldn't wait to go back again someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a kitty named Mittens. One day, Mittens ran away from home. Lily was sad and wanted to find her. She searched all around her house and yard, but Mittens was nowhere to be found. + +Lily's mommy saw her crying and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about Mittens. Her mommy was kind and said they would search for Mittens together. They looked in the park and even asked their neighbors if they had seen Mittens. + +Suddenly, Lily saw something move behind a tree. It was Mittens! She was hiding and scared. Lily was so happy to find her kitty. They quickly went home and gave Mittens some food and cuddles. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep a close eye on Mittens so she wouldn't run away again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very tired because he had been playing all day with his toys. His mommy asked him if he wanted to go for a ride in the car, and Timmy said yes. + +When they got in the car, Timmy's mommy asked him to buckle his seatbelt. Timmy didn't know how to do it, so he requested his mommy's help. She buckled him in and they drove to the park. + +At the park, Timmy played on the swings and went down the slide. He had so much fun that he didn't want to leave. But then he remembered how tired he was and asked his mommy if they could go home. She said yes and they drove back, with Timmy buckled in safely. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly around and feel the wind in her feathers. One day, she saw her friend, a little bunny named Binky, hopping along the ground. Tweetie wanted to play with Binky, but she couldn't hop like him. + +So, Tweetie decided to discuss her problem with her other animal friends. She talked to a wise old owl, a friendly squirrel, and a playful dog. They all listened carefully and tried to help, but nobody knew how to make Tweetie hop like Binky. + +One day, while Tweetie was flying around, she saw a group of birds moving in a strange way. They were flapping their wings and moving up and down in a special motion. Tweetie was envious of their ability to move like that. She decided to try it out herself and practiced every day until she could do it too. + +Finally, Tweetie was able to hop like Binky! She was so happy and grateful to her friends for helping her find a solution. From then on, Tweetie and Binky played together every day, hopping and flying together in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a big snowman named Frosty. Frosty was made of snow and he was very happy. He stood in the yard and watched the kids play every day. + +One day, the sun came out and it was very hot. Frosty started to melt slowly. The kids saw him and were sad. They wanted Frosty to stay forever. + +But then, the rain came and it was mighty. The rain fell hard and fast, and it washed away Frosty. The kids were sad again, but they knew that Frosty was happy because he got to be a part of the rain. + +And so, Frosty was gone, but the kids knew that he would always be a part of the rain and the snow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, Lily saw a cactus and wanted to touch it. But her mom said, "Don't touch the cactus, it has sharp needles." + +Lily said, "I want to touch it, please." + +Her mom said, "Okay, but be careful. If you get hurt, we will have to wipe your tears." + +Lily touched the cactus and got hurt. She cried and her mom wiped her tears. Then, her mom told her, "Now you know that touching cactus is not successful. It can hurt you." From that day on, Lily listened to her mom and never touched the cactus again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help make cookies. Lily was so excited! She believed that they would be the best cookies ever. + +Lily and her mommy mixed the ingredients together in a big gray bowl. Lily loved how the dough felt in her hands. "Mommy, can I taste it?" Lily asked. "Sure, but it might not taste very good until it's cooked," her mommy replied. + +After they finished making the cookies, Lily's mommy put them in the oven to bake. Lily sat in front of the oven and watched the cookies turn golden brown. "I believe they're ready!" Lily exclaimed. They took the cookies out of the oven and let them cool on the kitchen counter. They were delicious! Lily was so happy that she helped make them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a big house with her family. One day, her mommy asked her to help clean up the living room. Lily saw a pretty vase on the shelf and wanted to play with it, but her mommy told her it was very valuable and to leave it alone. + +As they were cleaning, they found some old toys that Lily had forgotten about. Her mommy said they could put them in a cabinet to keep them safe and organized. Lily thought that was a good idea and helped put them away. + +Later that night, Lily had a bad dream and woke up feeling troubled. She went to her mommy's room and crawled into bed with her. Her mommy hugged her and told her everything would be okay. She reminded Lily how much she loved her and how much she valued their family. Lily felt much better and went back to sleep with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a big fat cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to read books at the library. One day, Mittens went to the library to find a book about mice. While she was looking for the book, she saw her friend, a little mouse named Squeaky. + +"Hi Squeaky, what are you doing here?" asked Mittens. + +"I'm looking for a book about cheese," replied Squeaky. + +Mittens and Squeaky searched for their books together. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. The bookshelf had split in half and all the books fell to the ground. + +"Oh no, what a mess!" cried Mittens. + +"Don't worry, we can clean it up together," said Squeaky. + +Mittens and Squeaky worked together to clean up the books. They found their books and sat down to read together. Mittens read her book about mice and Squeaky read his book about cheese. They were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to draw pictures with his blue crayons. One day, he saw a beautiful angel in the sky with big white wings. He wanted to draw the angel, but he didn't know how to make her look right. + +Suddenly, he had an idea! He grabbed his blue crayon and marked the sky with a big circle. Then he added some lines for the angel's wings and a halo on her head. He was so happy with his drawing that he showed it to his mommy and daddy. They were very proud of him and hung his picture on the fridge for everyone to see. + +From that day on, Timmy loved to draw angels with his blue crayon. He even started to make up stories about them and how they would watch over him while he slept. And every time he saw a real angel in the sky, he would remember his drawing and smile. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to eat cookies. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a cookie but he didn't finish it. Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, you have to finish your cookie before you can play." + +Timmy didn't want to finish his cookie because he wanted to play with his toys. But then his mom said, "If you don't finish your cookie, you won't get a napkin to wipe your mouth." Timmy didn't want to be messy, so he finished his cookie. + +After he finished his cookie, Timmy's mom gave him a napkin to wipe his mouth. Timmy was happy that he finished his cookie and didn't make a mess. He realized that it was selfish of him to not finish his cookie just because he wanted to play with his toys. From then on, Timmy always finished his cookies before playing. +Once upon a time, there was a big house. It had many rooms and a big garden. One day, a girl named Lily came to visit the house. She was very nosy and wanted to see all the rooms. + +Lily saw a room with a mop inside. She picked up the mop and started to play with it. Suddenly, she heard a noise. It was her friend, Timmy. He had entered the room without her noticing. + +Lily was happy to see Timmy. She showed him the mop and they played together. They had so much fun that they forgot to explore the other rooms. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with pretty things. One day, she saw a shiny iron in her mom's room. She asked her mom, "Can I use the iron to decorate my room?" Her mom said, "No, sweetie. The iron is not for decorating. It's for ironing clothes." + +Lily was frustrated because she really wanted to use the iron. But she didn't give up. She thought of a plan. She asked her mom if she could iron her dad's shirt. Her mom was surprised but said yes. Lily carefully ironed the shirt, making sure it was wrinkle-free. + +After she was done, her dad came home and saw his shirt. He was so happy and said, "Wow, Lily! You did a great job ironing my shirt. It looks so neat and clean!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, daddy. I decorated your shirt with the iron." Her dad laughed and said, "Yes, you did! You're a great decorator and ironer." From that day on, Lily knew that she could use the iron to decorate in her own way. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big elephant. He liked to walk around the jungle and make loud noise with his trunk. One day, he heard a noise coming from a tree. He walked over to the tree and saw a monkey. The monkey was holding a banana and the elephant wanted it. + +The elephant asked the monkey nicely, "Can I have your banana?" The monkey said no and ran up the tree. The elephant decided to twist the tree to get the banana. He twisted and twisted until the tree shook and the banana fell down. The monkey was scared but the elephant gave him a large hug and shared the banana with him. From that day on, they became good friends and shared bananas together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the gym with her mommy. One day, she saw a boy with a smooth basketball. "Wow, that ball is so smooth!" she said to her mommy. + +The boy noticed Lily looking at his ball and asked, "Do you want to play with it?" + +Lily was happy and answered, "Yes, please!" She played with the ball for a while and then gave it back to the boy. + +After they left the gym, Lily's mommy asked her, "Did you have fun playing with the boy and his smooth ball?" + +Lily smiled and answered, "Yes, I did! I want to go back to the gym and play with him again." And so they did, and Lily made a new friend that day. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his favorite orange shirt every day. It made him feel happy and special. + +One day, Timmy's mommy called a taxi to take them to the park. Timmy was so excited to ride in the taxi. He sat in the back seat and looked out the window as they drove through the city. + +When they arrived at the park, Timmy jumped out of the taxi and ran to the swings. He had so much fun swinging back and forth, feeling the wind in his hair. He was happy to wear his orange shirt while playing in the park. + +After a while, it was time to go home. Timmy and his mommy got back in the taxi and drove back to their house. Timmy was tired but happy from his fun day in the park. He couldn't wait to wear his orange shirt again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a favorite toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy's toy car stopped working. He didn't know what to do, so he asked his mommy for help. + +"Mommy, my car no work," Timmy said. + +Mommy looked at the car and saw that the switch was turned off. She turned it back on and the car started working again. "There, now it's back to normal," Mommy said. + +"Thank you, Mommy!" Timmy said, happy to have his toy car back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park to play on the swings and slide. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. It was very hot, so they brought a fan with them to keep cool. + +Lily saw a cute puppy running around in the park. She wanted to pet the puppy, but her parents reminded her to always ask the owner first. The puppy's owner was very nice and said yes, so Lily got to pet the adorable puppy. + +After playing for a while, Lily and her family went home. Lily was very tired, so she took a nap with her favorite stuffed animal, a teddy bear. She dreamed about playing with the puppy and having lots of fun at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy. They saw a big jar of lollipops on the counter. Lily really wanted one, but her mommy said no. + +Lily felt sad and regretted not being able to get a lollipop. She thought it was very important to have one. Suddenly, a kind lady behind them in line said, "Here you go, little one. Have a lollipop on me!" + +Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, thank you! This is the most important lollipop ever!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Always remember to say thank you when someone is kind to you." Lily nodded and said, "I will, mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to race his friends in the forest. One day, Benny got so dizzy from racing that he fell down and started to panic. His friends quickly came to his side to help him feel better. They gave him some water and a carrot to eat. Benny felt much better and was ready to race again. + +But then, they heard a loud noise coming from the other side of the forest. Benny and his friends started to panic again. They didn't know what was happening. They decided to race over and see what was going on. When they arrived, they saw that there was just a big tree that had fallen down. They all laughed and felt silly for panicking. + +From that day on, Benny and his friends knew that if they ever felt dizzy or panicked, they could help each other and everything would be okay. And they continued to race and play in the forest, having lots of fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy rode his bicycle in the park. He loved to ride his bicycle very fast, but he fell down and hurt his knee. Timmy cried because it hurt a lot. + +His mommy came to him and gave him a big hug. She asked him what happened and Timmy told her he fell off his bicycle. His mommy cleaned his wound and put a band-aid on it. + +Timmy felt better and decided to ride his bicycle again, but this time he was more careful. He didn't want to fall down and hurt himself again. From that day on, Timmy always wore his helmet and knee pads when he rode his bicycle in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play and run around in the park. One day, Max's owner set up a picnic for them to enjoy. Max was so happy to see all the yummy food. + +While Max was eating a sandwich, he accidentally swallowed a hard bone. He started to cough and couldn't breathe properly. His owner quickly took him to the veterinarian, but it was too late. The bone had gotten stuck in his throat and Max passed away. + +Max's owner was very sad and cried a lot. She wished she had been more careful and didn't give him the bone. From then on, she promised to always be more cautious with her pets. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big black luggage that he loved to carry around with him. One day, Timmy went on a trip with his family. They went to the beach and had lots of fun playing in the sand and splashing in the water. + +When it was time to go home, Timmy's luggage got very dirty. It had sand and water all over it. Timmy's mom told him that they needed to clean the luggage before they could go home. So, Timmy and his dad took the luggage to the sink and washed it with soap and water. They scrubbed it until it was clean and shiny again. + +Timmy was very happy that his luggage was clean. He hugged it tightly and said, "I love you, black luggage!" From that day on, Timmy took extra care of his luggage and made sure to keep it clean all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on picnics with her family. One day, they went to a park to have a picnic. Everything was normal, and they were having a good time. + +Suddenly, Lily's brother, Max, threw a ball and it hit the picnic basket. The basket fell over and all the food spilled out. Lily was upset and started to cry. + +But then, her dad said, "Don't worry, Lily. We have a surprise for you!" He pulled out a new picnic basket filled with even better food. Lily was happy again and they all continued to have a great picnic. From then on, Lily knew that even when things don't go as planned, something good can still happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to jog in the park with her mommy. One day, while they were jogging, they saw a dog. The dog was big and had a terrible bark. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can we pet the dog please?" + +Mommy said, "No, Lily. That dog looks scary. We need to stay away from it." + +Lily was sad, but she understood that it was not safe to pet the dog. They continued jogging and saw some ducks in the pond. Lily said, "Look Mommy, the ducks are swimming. They are so cute!" + +Mommy said, "Yes, they are. Let's keep jogging and enjoy the beautiful day." +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very impatient because he wanted to eat some carrots, but his mom said he had to wait until dinner. Benny didn't want to wait, so he decided to escape from his house and find some carrots. + +Benny hopped and hopped until he found a carrot field. He was so happy and started to eat all the carrots he could find. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and saw a fox coming towards him. Benny was scared and didn't know what to do, but he remembered his mom's advice to stay calm and think of a plan. + +Benny thought and thought until he came up with a plan. He hopped as fast as he could and succeeded in escaping from the fox. Benny was so proud of himself for being brave and smart. He went back home and told his mom all about his adventure. From that day on, Benny learned to be patient and not to escape from home without his mom's permission. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a new toy car. The toy car had a label that said "race car". Lily was very excited to play with it. + +Lily played with her toy car for hours. She made it spin and go fast. But after a while, Lily got tired. She said to her mommy, "Mommy, I'm tired. Can we take a break?" + +Lily's mommy said, "Sure, sweetie. Let's take a break and have a snack." They sat down and had some cookies. Lily's toy car sat still with its label still on it. Lily looked at it and said, "I love my race car. It's so much fun to spin!" +Once upon a time, there was a fish. The fish was very hairy. One day, the fish lost its hair. It was sad because it loved its hairy coat. + +But then, a kind person came along and gave the fish a new hairy coat. The fish was happy again! It swam around in its tank, showing off its new coat. + +From that day on, the fish knew that if it ever lost its hair again, it could always replace it with a new one. And it lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with a big porch. But Lily was lonely because she didn't have any friends to play with. + +One day, Lily saw a little bird on her porch. The bird looked very sad and weak. Lily picked up the bird and brought it inside her house. She gave the bird some food and water to make it feel better. + +The next day, the bird was feeling much better and it flew away. Lily felt happy that she helped the bird. She learned that even if you are feeling lonely, you can still make a difference and help others. Lily felt lighter and happier after helping the bird. She realized that helping others makes you feel good, no matter how much you weigh or how lonely you may feel. +Once upon a time, there was a painter. He loved to paint all day long. One day, he went to the store to buy some paint. While he was there, he saw a big spider. He was frightened and wanted to run away. But then he remembered that he needed to buy paint, so he squeezed the paint tubes and quickly left the store. When he got home, he painted a beautiful picture of a garden with flowers and birds. He was happy and not frightened anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard. One day, she found a soft pillow in the grass. She hugged it and it made her feel happy. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a magic fairy. The fairy had a wand and she used it to shrink the pillow. Lily was surprised to see the pillow become smaller and smaller. It became so tiny that she could hold it in her hand. + +Lily thanked the fairy and ran inside to show her mommy. She was so happy to have a tiny, soft pillow to keep in her room. From that day on, Lily always looked for magic in her backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved potatoes. She always asked her mom to buy potatoes when they went to the store. One day, Lily and her mom went to the store and saw a confused man. + +The man looked around the store, but he couldn't find what he was looking for. Lily asked him, "What are you looking for?" The man replied, "I'm looking for potatoes, but I'm confused about where to find them." + +Lily's mom heard the man and said, "Oh, we know where the potatoes are! Follow us!" They led the man to the potato section and he was very happy. He thanked Lily and her mom and said, "I will buy lots of potatoes now!" Lily smiled and said, "I love potatoes too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, he wanted to go outside and play with his friends. But his mom said no because he had to listen to a lecture from his teacher. Timmy didn't want to listen to the lecture because he thought it was boring. + +So, Timmy decided to sneak out of the house and play with his friends. He ran as fast as he could to the park. He was having so much fun playing with his friends that he lost track of time. + +When he got back home, his mom was waiting for him. She was very angry because Timmy didn't listen to her. Timmy felt bad and wished he had been more thoughtful. From that day on, he promised to always listen to his mom and never speed off without asking. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They were having lots of fun on the swings and slides when it started to rain. The rain made everything wet and slippery. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, slipped and fell into a puddle. He got all wet and muddy. Lily's mom came over and said, "Let's remove your wet clothes and get you dry." Timmy's mom agreed and they went home to change. + +Later that day, Lily's mom explained to her that sometimes things in life can get wet and messy, but we can always remove the wetness and make things better. Lily nodded and said, "I will help my friends when they get wet too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books with her mommy every night before bed. One day, they read a book about a silly onion who made everyone cry. Lily didn't like onions because they tasted bitter and made her cry too. + +But then, her mommy told her that onions could also be yummy if they were cooked in different ways. So, they decided to make onion rings for dinner that night. Lily helped her mommy peel the onion and cut it into circles. + +When they finished cooking the onion rings, Lily took a bite and was surprised to find out that they were delicious! She didn't think onions could taste so good. From that day on, she didn't mind the bitter taste of onions as long as they were cooked in a yummy way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti with a fork. One day, her mommy gave her a new fork that was very sharp. Lily was scared of the sharp fork, so her mommy told her to be careful. + +Lily's kitty, Fluffy, saw the cute fork and wanted to play with it. "No, Fluffy! That fork is sharp," said Lily. "You might get hurt." Fluffy meowed sadly and walked away. + +Later, when Lily was eating her spaghetti, she accidentally dropped her fork. Fluffy saw his chance to play with the cute fork and ran over to it. "No, Fluffy! That fork is sharp!" cried Lily. But it was too late. Fluffy had already hurt his paw. From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep sharp things away from Fluffy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy car. One day, she saw her friend Emma playing with her toy car too. Lily asked Emma, "Can we play together?" Emma said yes and they started to play. + +Lily's car was faster than Emma's car. She zoomed past Emma's car and Emma got upset. "It's not fair," Emma said. "My car is not as fast as yours." Lily said, "Don't worry, I have an idea. Let's put some jam on your wheels, it will make your car go faster." Emma said, "Really? Are you ready to try it?" Lily nodded and they put jam on Emma's wheels. + +Emma's car went faster and faster. She zoomed past Lily's car and they both laughed. They had so much fun playing together. From that day on, they always played together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play at the beach with her family. One day, Lily saw a pink bucket and shovel on the sand. She wanted to play with them, but they were soaking wet. + +Lily's mom told her that she should always ask before taking something that doesn't belong to her. Lily felt sad that she didn't ask and went to apologize to the owner of the pink bucket and shovel. + +The owner forgave Lily and even let her play with the pink bucket and shovel. Lily learned that it's important to ask before taking something and to be kind to others. From that day on, Lily always asked before taking things and made new friends at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a shy child. The child didn't like to talk to people. One day, the child went to the park. There, the child saw some other kids playing. They looked like they were having fun. The child wanted to play too, but was too shy to go up to them. + +Suddenly, a big dog came running towards the kids. The dog was barking and growling. The child got scared and started to yell for help. But nobody heard the child. The dog attacked the kids and hurt them badly. + +After that day, the child never wanted to go to the park again. The child learned that sometimes it's important to speak up and yell for help when in danger. But it was too late for the child and the other kids who got hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the forest. One day, she found a big log that she wanted to climb on. As she climbed, she noticed something mysterious inside the log. + +Lily called out, "What's in there?" + +A voice from inside the log replied, "It's a secret, but you can come in if you want." + +Lily was curious, so she climbed inside the log. She found a small creature with wings, who told her that he was a fairy. The fairy said he had been lying low in the log, hiding from people. + +Lily was amazed and asked the fairy lots of questions. They talked for a while, and then the fairy said he had to go. Before he left, he gave Lily a magical stone that glowed in the dark. Lily thanked the fairy and promised to keep his mysterious secret safe. From that day on, Lily visited the log every day, hoping to see the fairy again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his toys and run in the park. One day, Spot saw a little bird who had fallen from its nest. The bird was sad and scared. Spot felt compassionate and wanted to help. + +Spot picked up the bird and brought it to his owner. His owner took a photo of the bird and said they would try to find its family. Spot was happy he could help the bird. + +But then, a big mean cat came and tried to take the bird away. Spot barked and growled at the cat to protect the bird. The cat ran away and the bird was safe. Spot was a hero and felt proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her stuffed bear named Mr. Fluffy. One day, Lily's little brother Max took Mr. Fluffy and wouldn't give him back. Lily was very upset because she loved Mr. Fluffy and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mommy came to help and asked Max to give Mr. Fluffy back to Lily. Max didn't want to because he thought it was funny to see Lily upset. But mommy explained that it wasn't nice to take things that belong to others and that Lily was feeling sad. Max finally understood and gave Mr. Fluffy back to Lily. + +Lily was so happy to have Mr. Fluffy back in her arms. She hugged him tightly and felt his weight in her lap. She knew that Mr. Fluffy was hers and that she would never let anyone take him away again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy and a girl. They were friends and liked to play together. One day, the boy said to the girl, "When we grow up, I want to marry you." The girl smiled and said, "Okay." + +Years went by, and the boy and the girl grew up. They went to school and learned new things. One day, the boy gave the girl a colorful bracelet made of wire. She loved it and wore it every day. + +Finally, when they were grown up, the boy and the girl got married. They had a big party with lots of colorful decorations. Everyone was happy for them. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing with her toys in the park when she fell and hurt her knee. Her mommy came running and saw that Lily was crying. + +"Are you okay, sweetie?" asked mommy. + +"No, it hurts," replied Lily. + +Mommy quickly took out a bandage from her bag and put it on Lily's knee. "There, all better now," she said. + +Lily looked at the bandage on her knee and said, "Wow, that's impressive! Thank you, mommy." + +Mommy smiled and warned Lily to be careful next time she played. They hugged and continued to enjoy their day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a red cap that he loved to wear everywhere he went. One day, he went to the park to play with his toys. There, he met a new friend named Sally. Sally was a serious girl who didn't smile much. Timmy wanted to introduce himself to her, but he was shy. + +Finally, Timmy gathered up the courage to walk over to Sally and say hello. He took off his cap and held it in his hands as he introduced himself. Sally smiled and said hello back. They played together for hours and became the best of friends. From that day on, Timmy wore his red cap proudly, knowing that it helped him make a new friend. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But today, they are very sleepy. Mom says it is time for a nap. + +"Nap? No, no, no!" Tom says. He shakes his head. He wants to play more. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Lily says. She nods her head. She wants to sleep. + +Mom smiles. She picks up Lily and carries her to the bed. She gives her a kiss and a hug. She covers her with a blanket. + +"Sleep well, my sweet girl," Mom says. + +"Bye, Tom," Lily says. She closes her eyes. + +Tom watches Mom and Lily. He feels lonely. He wants to sleep too. He runs to the bed and climbs up. He snuggles with Lily. He gives her a kiss and a hug. + +"Sorry, Lily," Tom says. He bites his lip. He is sorry for saying no. + +"It's okay, Tom," Lily says. She opens her eyes. She smiles. + +Mom comes back. She sees Tom and Lily together. She is happy. She gives them both a kiss and a hug. She covers them with another blanket. + +"Sleep well, my sweet boy and girl," Mom says. + +Tom and Lily nod. They close their eyes. They are sleepy. They sleep. +Tim and Anna were twins who liked to joke a lot. They always made funny faces and noises to make each other laugh. One day, their mom said they could go to the zoo with her. They were very happy and excited. + +Mom gave them each a ticket and told them to hold it tight. They had to show it to the man at the gate. Tim and Anna looked at their tickets and saw pictures of animals on them. Tim had a lion and Anna had a monkey. + +"Look, I have a lion ticket. That means I am the king of the zoo!" Tim joked. + +"No, I have a monkey ticket. That means I can swing from the trees and eat bananas!" Anna joked back. + +They giggled and ran to the gate. But when they got there, they saw a problem. The man at the gate was not smiling. He looked angry and bored. + +"Tickets, please," he said in a grumpy voice. + +Tim and Anna gave him their tickets. He looked at them and frowned. + +"These tickets are spoiled. They are old and faded. They are not good for today. You can't go in," he said. + +Tim and Anna were shocked and sad. They did not understand. Their mom had bought the tickets for them. They were not spoiled. They were nice and colorful. + +"Please, mister, let us in. We want to see the animals. We have been good and we have joked a lot," Tim said. + +"Yeah, please, mister, don't be mean. We have waited a long time for this. We have joked a lot, too," Anna said. + +The man at the gate looked at them and sighed. He saw their sad faces and their hopeful eyes. He felt a little sorry for them. He decided to give them a chance. + +"OK, OK, I will let you in. But only if you can make me laugh. You say you have joked a lot. So tell me a joke. A good one. If I laugh, you can go in. If I don't, you have to go back," he said. + +Tim and Anna looked at each other. They thought hard. They wanted to make the man laugh. They wanted to go to the zoo. They remembered some of the jokes they had heard and told before. They picked one they liked. + +"OK, mister, we have a joke for you. Are you ready?" Tim said. + +"Yes, I am ready. Let's hear it," the man said. + +"OK, here it goes. Why did the chicken cross the road?" Tim asked. + +"I don't know. Why did the chicken cross the road?" the man said. + +"To get to the other side!" Anna said. + +Tim and Anna waited. They hoped the man would laugh. They thought it was a funny joke. They smiled and looked at him. + +The man at the gate stared at them. He did not laugh. He did not smile. He did not say anything. He just shook his head. + +"That's not a joke. That's an old and silly riddle. That's not funny at all. You can't go in. You have to go back. Your tickets are spoiled and your joke is spoiled, too," he said. + +He gave them back their tickets and turned away. He did not care about them. He did not care about the zoo. He did not care about anything. + +Tim and Anna were very sad and angry. They felt like crying. They felt like shouting. They felt like giving up. They did not want to go back. They wanted to go to the zoo. They wanted to see the animals. They wanted to have fun. + +They looked at their mom. She was also sad and angry. She did not like the man at the gate. She did not like how he treated them. She did not like how he spoiled their day. + +She hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. We will find another way to go to the zoo. We will not let this man ruin our day. We will not let him spoil our jokes. We will joke more and laugh more and be happy more. Come on, let's go." + +She took their hands and led them away from the gate. She looked for another entrance. She looked for another man. She looked for another chance. + +She found one. She found a nice and friendly man who smiled and welcomed them. He looked at their tickets and said, "Wow, these are beautiful tickets. They have pictures of animals on them. You must love animals. You can go in and see them. Have a wonderful day." + +He let them in and wished them well. He did not spoil their tickets. He did not spoil their jokes. He did not spoil their day. + +Tim and Anna were very happy and grateful. They thanked the man and ran to the zoo. They saw the animals and +Here is one possible story, but there are many other ways to write it. + +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys. They had a castle, a king, a queen, and some knights. They liked to make up stories about them. + +"Let's pretend the king is sick and the queen needs to find a cure," Lily said. + +"OK, but the cure is very difficult to get. It is in a far away land with many dangers," Ben said. + +They moved the toys around the castle and the map. They made the queen ask the knights to help her. They made the knights pass mountains, rivers, and forests. They made some knights fall or get hurt by animals. + +"Look, the queen and one knight are almost there. They can see the cure. It is a magic flower," Lily said. + +"Yes, but there is a big problem. There is a dragon guarding the flower. It is very angry and breathes fire," Ben said. + +They made the dragon roar and chase the queen and the knight. They made the queen and the knight run and hide. They tried to think of a way to get the flower. + +"I know, the knight can distract the dragon and the queen can grab the flower," Lily said. + +"Good idea, let's do that," Ben said. + +They made the knight come out of his hiding place and shout at the dragon. They made the dragon turn and follow the knight. They made the queen sneak behind the dragon and reach for the flower. + +But then something bad happened. The dragon saw the queen and swung its tail. It hit the queen and made her fly away. She dropped the flower and it fell into a river. The queen did not get up. She was very hurt. + +The knight saw what happened and ran to the queen. He tried to help her, but it was too late. The queen was gone. The knight was very sad. He cried and cried. + +The king in the castle waited for the queen. He did not know what happened. He was very sick and lonely. He wished the queen would come back. But she never did. The king died too. + +Ben and Lily stopped playing. They looked at their toys. They felt very sad. They did not like this story. They wished they had a different ending. +Lila was very happy. It was her birthday. She had a cake with four candles and many presents. She wanted to share her cake and presents with her friends. She asked her mom to call her friends and invite them to come. + +But some of her friends could not come. Sam was sick. He had a fever and a cough. He had to stay in bed. Lila was sad. She liked Sam. She wanted him to feel better. She asked her mom to make a card for him. + +Some of her friends could not come. Mia had a dance class. She had to practice a lot. She wanted to be a good dancer. She was very flexible. She could bend and twist and jump. Lila was amazed. She wanted to see Mia dance. She asked her mom to take a picture of her. + +Some of her friends could not come. Ben had a soccer game. He had to play with his team. He wanted to score a goal. He was very fast. He could run and kick and slide. Lila was proud. She wanted to cheer for Ben. She asked her mom to make a banner for him. + +Lila was very happy. She had some friends who could come. Zoe and Leo and Kim and Max. They came to her house. They brought her gifts and hugs and smiles. They ate her cake and played with her presents. They sang her a song and made her laugh. Lila was grateful. She loved her friends. She asked her mom to take a picture of them. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toy trains. They have many trains of different colors and sizes. They also have a big box of wooden pieces that they can use to make tracks for their trains. + +One day, they decide to make a very long and thick track that goes around the whole room. They take out all the wooden pieces and start to connect them. They make curves and bridges and tunnels. They are very happy and proud of their track. + +"Look, Mia, our track is so thick and long!" Tom says. "We can run all our trains on it!" + +"Yes, Tom, it is amazing!" Mia says. "Let's put our trains on it and see how they go!" + +They choose their favorite trains and put them on the track. They push them gently and watch them go. The trains go fast and slow, up and down, in and out. They make noises like choo-choo and beep-beep. Tom and Mia laugh and clap their hands. + +They play with their trains and their track for a long time. They have so much fun. They are very good friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big puzzle on the ground. It had many pieces and colors. They wanted to solve it. + +"Let's solve the puzzle, Tom!" Lily said. + +"OK, Lily. It looks fun!" Tom said. + +They ran to the puzzle and started to look for the pieces. They found some pieces that matched. They put them together. They saw a picture of a person. The person had a big smile and a hat. + +"Who is this person, Lily?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe he is a friend?" Lily said. + +They kept solving the puzzle. They found more pieces. They saw more of the person. The person had a big nose and a beard. He had a bag and a stick. + +"Who is this person, Tom?" Lily asked again. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe he is a traveler?" Tom said. + +They kept solving the puzzle. They found the last piece. They saw the whole person. The person had a scary face and a knife. He had a sign that said "I am coming for you". + +"Who is this person, Lily?" Tom asked, scared. + +"I don't know, Tom. But he is scary!" Lily said, scared too. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was the person from the puzzle. He was real. He was angry. He said "You solved my puzzle. Now I will get you!" + +Tom and Lily screamed. They tried to run. But it was too late. The person caught them. He hurt them. He laughed. + +The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in the sandbox. They liked to make things with the sand and the toys. They made a castle, a cake, a car and a treasure. The treasure was a shiny stone that Lily found in the sand. She put it in a small box and buried it under the castle. + +"Look, Tom, this is our treasure. It is very pretty and sparkly. We can pretend we are pirates and find it again," Lily said. + +Tom nodded. He liked the treasure too. He wanted to hold it and look at it. He waited until Lily was busy making a cake and dug up the treasure. He took it out of the box and put it in his pocket. + +Lily finished her cake and looked for the treasure. She could not find it. She dug and dug, but the box was gone. She felt upset. She thought someone had taken her treasure. + +"Tom, where is our treasure? Did you see it?" she asked. + +Tom felt guilty. He knew he had taken the treasure, but he did not want to tell Lily. He lied and said, "No, I did not see it. Maybe someone else took it. Maybe a bird or a dog or a big kid." + +Lily did not believe him. She saw a bulge in his pocket. She knew he had the treasure. She felt angry. She said, "Tom, you are lying. You have the treasure. Give it back to me. It is mine. I found it." + +Tom did not want to give it back. He liked the treasure too much. He said, "No, it is mine. I took it. It is my treasure. Go away." + +Lily and Tom started to fight. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not play nicely. They did not share. They made a big mess in the sandbox. They made their teacher sad. They made themselves unhappy. They forgot that the treasure was just a stone and that their friendship was more important. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to act. They had a lot of gear, like hats and masks and capes, that they used to pretend to be different people. One day, they found a big bald wig in a box. Tom wanted to wear it and act like a mean boss. Sam did not think it was a good idea. + +"Please, Sam, let me wear the wig. It will be fun to act like a mean boss and tell you what to do," Tom said. + +"No, Tom, I don't want to play that game. The wig is not yours, and it might belong to someone who needs it. And being mean is not fun, it is rude," Sam said. + +But Tom did not listen to Sam. He put on the wig and started to act like a mean boss. He ordered Sam to do silly things, like jump on one leg, or bark like a dog, or clean his shoes. Sam did not like it at all. He felt sad and angry. + +"Stop it, Tom, you are not a nice friend. You are a mean boss. I don't want to play with you anymore," Sam said. + +But Tom did not stop. He laughed and said, "You have to do what I say, or I will fire you. You are a bad worker. You are a silly boy." + +Then, something bad happened. The wig fell off Tom's head and landed on the floor. Sam saw that the wig had a tag on it. It said, "Property of Mr. Lee, the principal of the school. Do not touch." + +Sam gasped. He knew that Mr. Lee was a very nice and bald man who worked at their school. He also knew that Mr. Lee would be very angry if he saw that Tom had taken his wig and acted like a mean boss. + +"Tom, you are in big trouble. This is Mr. Lee's wig. He will be very mad at you. You should not have taken it. You should not have acted like a mean boss. You should have listened to me," Sam said. + +But it was too late. Mr. Lee came into the room and saw Tom with his wig. He was very mad. He scolded Tom and took his wig back. He also told Tom's parents what he had done. Tom's parents were very disappointed. They took away his gear and made him say sorry to Sam and Mr. Lee. Tom felt very sorry and ashamed. He wished he had not acted like a mean boss. He wished he had been a nice friend. + +The moral of the story is: Do not take things that are not yours. Do not act like a mean boss. Be a nice friend. Listen to good advice. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together. Today, they are playing with their toy kitchen. They pretend to cook soup for their dolls and teddy bears. + +"Here you go, Mr. Bear. This is your soup. It is very hot, so blow on it first," Lily says. She gives a spoon and a bowl to her teddy bear. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good cook. I like soup," Mr. Bear says. He blows on the soup and takes a sip. + +Ben watches Lily and Mr. Bear. He wants to join them. He has a big doll that he calls Anna. He takes another bowl and spoon from the toy kitchen. + +"Can I have some soup too, Lily? Anna is hungry," Ben says. He holds his doll and walks to Lily. + +"Of course, Ben. You can have some soup. Here, this is for you and Anna. It is very yummy, you will enjoy it," Lily says. She pours some soup from the pot into Ben's bowl. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a nice sister. I enjoy soup too," Ben says. He gives some soup to his doll and then to himself. + +Lily and Ben smile at each other. They enjoy playing with their toy kitchen. They enjoy making soup for their toys. They enjoy sharing and being kind. They are happy twins. +Anna and Ben were going to visit their grandma in the big building. They liked to ride the elevator, because it went up and down very fast. They pushed the button and waited for the door to open. + +"Look, Anna, there are candies in the elevator!" Ben said, pointing to a bowl on a small table. He ran to grab one and put it in his mouth. + +"Ben, don't do that! Those are not for us!" Anna said, following him. "They might be bad or dirty or belong to someone else!" + +But Ben did not listen. He took another candy and tasted it. It was very sour and made his face twist. He spit it out and made a loud noise. + +"Yuck! That was a silly candy! It hurt my tongue!" he cried. + +The door opened and a man came in. He saw Ben and the candy on the floor. He looked angry. + +"Hey, kid, what are you doing? Those are my candies! They are not for children! They are for grown-ups who like sour things!" he said. + +Anna and Ben felt scared and sorry. They said sorry to the man and ran out of the elevator. They found their grandma and hugged her. She gave them some cookies and milk. They tasted sweet and good. They learned not to take things that are not theirs. They also learned that some candies are silly and not for them. +Lily and Tom were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and had a big ship. They used pillows, blankets and chairs to make their ship. They also had a map and a treasure chest. + +"Ahoy, matey! We have to find the treasure before the bad pirates do!" Tom said, holding the map. + +"Arrr, yes, captain! Let's follow the map and see where it leads us!" Lily said, holding a toy sword. + +They crawled under the blanket and came out near the fireplace. There they saw a big vase with flowers on the mantel. + +"Look, captain! There's the treasure! It's a shiny vase with jewels!" Lily said, pointing at the vase. + +"Wow, you're right, matey! Let's grab it and run!" Tom said, reaching for the vase. + +But the vase was too heavy and slippery for Tom. He lost his balance and pulled the vase down with him. The vase fell on the floor and broke into many pieces. The flowers flew everywhere. + +"Oh no! We broke the vase! Mom will be so mad!" Tom said, scared. + +Lily was scared too. She didn't want to get in trouble. She looked at the broken vase and the mess they made. + +"Maybe we can fix it. Maybe we can glue it back together. Maybe Mom won't notice," she said, hoping. + +But Mom did notice. She heard the loud noise and came to the living room. She saw Lily and Tom sitting on the floor, surrounded by the broken vase and the flowers. + +"What happened here? Who broke the vase?" Mom asked, angry. + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They didn't want to lie, but they also didn't want to admit they were the ones who broke the vase. + +They both said at the same time, "It was an accident. We're sorry, Mom." + +Mom sighed. She was not happy. She loved the vase. It was a gift from her grandma. She was sad to see it broken. + +But she also loved Lily and Tom. She knew they were just playing and didn't mean to break the vase. She knew they were sorry and scared. + +She hugged them and said, "It's okay, my loves. I'm not mad at you. I'm glad you're not hurt. Accidents happen. But next time, please be more careful and don't touch things that are not yours. And please help me clean up this mess." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They felt bad for breaking the vase, but they also felt relieved that Mom was not mad at them. They hugged her back and said, "We love you, Mom. We're sorry, Mom. We'll help you, Mom." + +They helped Mom pick up the pieces and the flowers. They threw away the broken vase and put the flowers in a new vase. They also put away their pirate stuff and cleaned up the living room. + +Mom smiled and said, "Thank you, my loves. You did a good job. Now, how about we have some cookies and milk and read a story?" + +Lily and Tom smiled too. They liked cookies and milk and stories. They followed Mom to the kitchen and sat on the couch. They felt happy again. They were still pirates, but they were also good kids. +Lily was a girl who liked to play with dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was a yellow doll with a big hat. She called her doll Sunny. She liked to invite Sunny to tea parties and dress her up in pretty clothes. + +One day, Lily's brother Tom came into her room. He was a boy who liked to play with cars and trucks. He saw Lily and Sunny having a tea party on the floor. He thought it was foolish to play with dolls. He wanted to tease Lily and make her angry. + +"Hello, Lily," he said. "Who is your friend?" + +"This is Sunny," Lily said. "She is my best friend. We are having a tea party. Do you want to join us?" + +Tom laughed. "No, thank you. I don't like tea parties. I like cars and trucks. They are much more fun than dolls. Dolls are silly and boring. You are silly and boring, too." + +Lily felt hurt by Tom's words. She loved Sunny and her tea parties. She thought Tom was mean and rude. She wanted him to leave her alone. + +"Go away, Tom," she said. "You are not invited to my tea party. You are not my friend. You are a bad brother." + +Tom did not go away. He grabbed Sunny from Lily's hands. He threw her across the room. He said, "There, now your doll is gone. Maybe you will learn to play with something better." + +Lily screamed. She ran to Sunny. She picked her up and hugged her. She saw that Sunny's hat was torn and her dress was dirty. She felt sad and angry. She cried, "Tom, you are a bad brother. You are a bad brother. You are a bad brother." +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play in the garage with their toys. They have cars, dolls, balls and books. Sometimes they share, sometimes they fight. + +One day, Tim finds a big box in the garage. He opens it and sees a lot of candy. He is very happy. He wants to eat all the candy by himself. He does not tell Jen. + +Jen is looking for Tim. She hears him in the garage. She goes there and sees him with the box. She asks him, "What is that?" + +Tim says, "It is nothing. Go away." + +Jen is curious. She comes closer and sees the candy. She says, "Wow, candy! Can I have some?" + +Tim says, "No, it is mine. You cannot have any." + +Jen is sad and angry. She says, "That is not fair. You have to share. Mom and Dad always say so." + +Tim says, "I don't care. I found it, so it is mine." + +They start to argue and pull the box. The box breaks and the candy falls on the floor. They both try to grab as much as they can. + +But the candy is not good. It is old and bitter. It makes them cough and spit. They do not like it at all. They feel sick and sorry. + +They look at each other and say, "Sorry. I was mean. Can we be friends again?" + +They hug and say, "Yes, we can. Let's throw away this candy and find something else to play with." + +They go out of the garage and find their mom. She gives them some water and a hug. She says, "What were you doing in the garage?" + +They say, "We found some candy, but it was bad. We learned our lesson. We will share and be nice to each other." + +Mom says, "That is good. I am proud of you. But next time, please ask me before you take anything from the garage. You never know what you might find." + +They say, "OK, Mom. We will. We love you." + +They smile and go back to play. They seem happy and friendly. They have fun with their toys. They share, they do not fight. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. But sometimes they want the same toy. Then they get jealous and fight. + +One day, they see a big yellow truck in the shop. They both want the truck. They ask their mom to buy it. Mom says she only has money for one truck. She says they have to share. + +Sara and Ben nod. But they do not really want to share. They want the truck for themselves. They think of a plan. + +When they get home, mom puts the truck on the table. She says she will make a snack for them. She goes to the kitchen. Sara and Ben look at the truck. They both want to play with it first. + +Sara has an idea. She says to Ben, "Look, there is butter on the floor. Mom must have dropped it. You should pick it up and put it back in the fridge. Then you can play with the truck." + +Ben believes Sara. He likes butter. He thinks mom will be happy if he helps. He runs to the floor and picks up the butter. But it is not butter. It is a yellow sponge. Sara tricked him. + +Sara sees Ben with the sponge. She laughs. She grabs the truck and runs to her room. She locks the door. She says, "Ha ha, I got the truck. You got the butter. You are silly." + +Ben is angry. He feels jealous. He drops the sponge. He rushes to Sara's door. He bangs on it. He says, "That is not fair. Give me the truck. You lied to me. You are mean." + +Mom hears the noise. She comes out of the kitchen. She sees the sponge, the truck, and the twins. She knows what happened. She is not happy. She says, "Sara, Ben, come here. You have to share the truck. And you have to say sorry to each other. And you have to clean up the mess. Or no truck for anyone." + +Sara and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to each other. They share the truck. They clean up the mess. They hug mom. They learn a lesson. They do not trick each other again. They play nicely. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were at the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They had a big bucket and a small shovel to make castles and tunnels. + +"Look, Lily, I made a shark!" Ben said, showing his sister his sand sculpture. He had used a stick for the fin and some shells for the teeth. + +"Wow, Ben, that's a good shark!" Lily said, admiring his work. "Can I make one too?" + +"Sure, Lily, here's the shovel. You can use some of these rocks for the eyes," Ben said, handing her the tool. + +Lily started to dig and shape her own shark. She wanted to make it bigger and better than Ben's. She worked hard and fast, adding more sand and water. She was so busy that she did not hear Mom calling them. + +"Lily, Ben, it's time to go! We have to pack up and leave. The bus will arrive soon," Mom said, waving at them. + +Lily and Ben looked up and saw Mom and Dad with their bags and towels. They realized they had to go too. They ran to their parents, dragging their bucket and shovel. + +"Mom, Dad, look at our sharks!" they said, pointing at their creations. + +Mom and Dad smiled and praised them. They took some pictures of the sharks and the kids. Then they helped them clean up and carry their stuff. + +They walked to the bus stop and waited for the bus. The bus was big and yellow. It had many seats and windows. Lily and Ben climbed on the bus and found a spot. They looked out the window and waved goodbye to the beach and their sharks. + +They had a lot of fun at the beach. They hoped their sharks would stay in the sand until they came back. They wondered if their sharks would fit in the bus. They decided they would not. They giggled and hugged each other. They were happy and tired. They closed their eyes and fell asleep. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big sack near a tree. It was brown and dirty. + +"Let's see what's in the sack!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Ben said. + +They ran to the sack and opened it. Inside, they found a clock. It was shiny and round. It had numbers and hands. + +"Wow, a clock!" Lily said. "It's pretty!" + +"Can we keep it?" Ben asked. + +"Sure!" Lily said. "Let's take it home!" + +They put the clock in the sack and carried it. They were happy. + +But they did not see the man who was hiding behind the tree. He was mean and angry. He had put the clock in the sack. It was not a normal clock. It was a bomb. He wanted to hurt people. + +He saw Lily and Ben take his sack. He was mad. He ran after them. + +"Hey, give me back my sack!" he shouted. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know the man. They did not know the clock was a bomb. + +They dropped the sack and ran away. They hoped the man would leave them alone. + +But the man picked up the sack and threw it at them. He wanted to make the bomb explode. + +The sack flew in the air. It landed near Lily and Ben. They heard a loud noise. They felt a big pain. They saw a bright flash. + +Then they saw nothing. +Tom is a seal who lives in the sea. He likes to swim and play with his friends. He also likes to keep fish for his lunch. He is very good at catching fish with his nose and teeth. + +One day, Tom sees a big boat in the water. He is curious and swims closer. He sees some people on the boat. They have nets and hooks. They want to catch fish too. But they are not nice. They catch too many fish and hurt some seals. + +Tom is angry and scared. He swims away from the boat. He looks for his friends. He finds them hiding behind some rocks. He tells them what he saw. They are angry and scared too. They decide to stay away from the boat. + +Tom is a reliable friend. He always helps his friends when they are in trouble. He also shares his fish with them. He is happy to have good friends. He hopes the boat will go away soon. He wants to swim and play in peace. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play together. They have many toys and books. But today, they cannot go outside. It is raining very hard. They hear the rain on the window and the roof. + +"Mom, can we go outside?" Sara asks. She wants to jump in the puddles. + +"No, sweetie, it is too wet and cold. You will get sick," Mom says. She gives them two bowls of cereal. "This is healthy for you. It has milk and fruit." + +Ben looks at his cereal. He does not like it. He likes chocolate and cookies. He makes a face. "I don't want this. I want something yummy," he says. + +Mom shakes her head. "You have to eat this, Ben. It is good for you. It will make you strong and smart. Chocolate and cookies are not healthy. They are only for sometimes, not for every day." + +Sara eats her cereal. She likes it. She thinks it is yummy and crunchy. She smiles at Ben. "Come on, Ben. Eat your cereal. It is not bad. And then we can play inside. We can make a fort with the pillows and blankets. Or we can draw with the crayons. Or we can read a story. We can have fun even if it is raining." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He does not want to be hungry. He does not want to miss the fun. He takes a spoonful of cereal. He tries it. It is not so bad. He eats some more. He finishes his bowl. He says to Sara, "OK, Sara. Let's play. What do you want to do first?" + +Sara and Ben hug Mom. They say, "Thank you, Mom, for the cereal. We love you." Mom hugs them back. She says, "You're welcome, my loves. I love you too. Now go and have fun. But be careful and don't make a mess." Sara and Ben run to their room. They have fun playing inside. They forget about the rain. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big maze made of tall plants. They wanted to explore it and have fun. They ran inside the maze and looked for a way out. + +But the maze was very hard and tricky. Lily and Ben got lost and could not find each other. They started to feel scared and sad. They shouted for help, but no one heard them. They began to panic. + +Then they heard a loud noise. It was a grumpy bear who lived in the maze. He did not like visitors and wanted to chase them away. He roared and stomped his feet. Lily and Ben were very afraid of the bear. They ran away from him as fast as they could. + +They ran and ran until they saw a bright light. It was the exit of the maze. They were so happy and relieved. They ran out of the maze and hugged each other. They saw their mom and dad waiting for them. They were worried and angry. They scolded Lily and Ben for going into the maze without permission. They said it was dangerous and foolish. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They apologized to their mom and dad. They promised to never go into the maze again. They learned their lesson. They also thanked the grumpy bear for helping them find the way out. They hoped he would find some friends and be less grumpy. They went home and had some cookies and milk. They were glad to be safe and together. +Tom is a dog. He likes to run and play with his owner, Sam. Sam is a boy. He likes to throw a ball and Tom likes to catch it. They are happy. + +One day, Tom and Sam go to the park. They see many other dogs and people. Tom wants to say hello to them. He runs to a big dog with brown fur. He barks and wags his tail. + +But the big dog does not like Tom. He growls and shows his teeth. He does not want to play. He wants to be alone. He snaps at Tom and makes him scared. + +"Tom, come back!" Sam calls. He runs to Tom and picks him up. He hugs him and says, "It's okay, Tom. You are safe. That dog is mean. He does not know how to be nice." + +Sam takes Tom to a fountain. He washes his fur with water. He makes him clean. He says, "You are a good dog, Tom. You are friendly and brave. I love you." + +Tom licks Sam's face. He loves him too. He is happy. He does not care about the mean dog. He only cares about his owner. They go home and play some more. They are happy. +Lily and Max were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. Lily had a red car and Max had a blue car. + +"Look, Lily, I can make my car reverse!" Max said, as he pushed his car backwards. "Beep, beep, beep!" + +"That's cool, Max, but I can make my car do a trick!" Lily said, as she lifted her car in the air and spun it around. "Whee, whee, whee!" + +They both laughed and had fun. But then, Lily's car slipped from her hand and flew across the room. It hit the wall and broke into pieces. Lily gasped and ran to get her car. + +"Oh no, my car is broken!" Lily cried, as she picked up the pieces. "It's not fair!" + +Max felt sorry for Lily. He wanted to help her. He looked around and saw a roll of tape on the table. He had an idea. + +"Hey, Lily, don't cry. I have something that can fix your car. It's called tape. It can stick things together. Look, I'll show you." Max said, as he took the tape and tore off a piece. He put the piece on the broken part of Lily's car and pressed it hard. He did the same for the other parts. Soon, he had taped all the pieces together. + +"See, Lily, your car is fixed. It's not broken anymore. You can play with it again." Max said, as he gave the car back to Lily. + +Lily smiled and hugged Max. She was happy that he helped her. She looked at her car and saw that it was still red, but it had some white tape on it. + +"Thank you, Max. You are very nice. My car is fixed, but it looks different. It has white stripes on it. It looks like a zebra!" Lily said, as she laughed. + +Max laughed too. He thought Lily's car looked funny, but he liked it. He was glad that she was happy. + +They both played with their cars again. They made them go fast and make loud noises. They also made them reverse and do tricks. They had so much fun that they felt dizzy. But they didn't mind. They were best friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. Today, they want to skip to the mailbox. The mailbox is red and big. It is at the end of the street. + +They hold hands and start to skip. They sing a song. "Skip, skip, skip to the mailbox. We will see what is inside. Maybe a letter, maybe a card, maybe a surprise!" + +They see the mailbox. It is shiny in the sun. They run to it and open the lid. They look inside. There is nothing. The mailbox is empty. + +They feel sad. They wanted to find something. They sit on the grass and sigh. + +Then, they hear a voice. "Hello, Lily and Ben!" It is Mr. Lee, the mailman. He has a big bag of mail. He smiles and walks to them. + +"Are you looking for something?" he asks. "I have some mail for you. Here, this is for Lily. And this is for Ben. They are from your grandparents. They miss you and love you." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They take the mail and hug Mr. Lee. They thank him and wave goodbye. They open the mail and see pictures and stickers and words. They smile and laugh. + +They skip back to their houses. They show their mail to their parents. They are proud and excited. They had a good day. They love to skip to the mailbox. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big red truck near the gate. It had a shiny hose and a loud horn. Sara and Ben wanted to see the truck. + +"Let's go, Ben!" Sara said. "Maybe we can touch the truck!" + +"No, Sara, we can't!" Ben said. "Mommy said we have to stay away from the truck. It is for the firemen. They are busy and we can get hurt." + +But Sara did not listen. She ran to the truck. She saw a chubby fireman sitting inside. He was talking on the radio. Sara grabbed the hose. She wanted to spray water. + +"Hey, stop that!" the fireman shouted. "That hose is hot! You can burn yourself!" + +Sara let go of the hose. She felt a pain in her hand. She started to cry. The fireman came out of the truck. He took Sara to a bench. He put some ice on her hand. + +"I'm sorry, Sara," the fireman said. "You should not grab things that are not yours. You should listen to your brother. He knows what is safe and what is not." + +Sara nodded. She said sorry to the fireman and to Ben. She learned her lesson. She never grabbed things that were not hers again. She always listened to her brother. She played in the park with Ben. They had fun. They were happy. +Lila and Sam were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make noises and pretend they were racing. But then, Sam's car hit a rock and broke. The wheel came off and the car would not move. + +"Oh no!" Sam cried. "My car is broken! How can I fix it?" + +Lila looked at the car and saw the wheel on the ground. She had an idea. She ran to the flower bed and picked a poppy. She liked poppies. They were red and pretty. + +"Look, Sam, I have a poppy!" she said. "Maybe we can use it to repair your car." + +Sam looked at the poppy and smiled. He liked poppies too. They smelled nice. + +"OK, let's try it!" he said. + +Lila and Sam worked together to put the poppy on the car. They used the stem to attach the wheel and the petals to cover the hole. They were very careful and gentle. + +"There!" Lila said. "Now your car is fit again!" + +Sam thanked Lila and gave her a hug. He was happy that his car was fixed. He was also happy that he had a good friend. + +"Let's race again!" he said. + +"OK!" Lila said. + +They put their cars on the ground and started to make noises and pretend they were racing. They had fun with their toy cars and their poppy. They did not mind that their car was different. They liked it that way. +Tom and Sue are playing in the park. They see a big tree with many birds. They want to see the birds up close. + +"Let's climb the tree," Tom says. He is bossy and likes to do what he wants. + +"No, it's too high," Sue says. She is scared and likes to be safe. + +"Come on, it's fun," Tom says. He grabs a branch and pulls himself up. + +Sue shakes her head. She does not want to climb. She stays on the ground and watches Tom. + +Tom climbs higher and higher. He sees a nest with three eggs. He is curious and wants to touch them. + +"Look, I found a nest," he shouts to Sue. + +"Be careful, don't touch the eggs," Sue shouts back. She knows the eggs belong to the birds and they might get angry. + +Tom does not listen. He reaches for the nest. He does not see the mother bird flying towards him. She is angry and wants to protect her eggs. + +The mother bird pecks Tom on the head. Tom screams and lets go of the nest. He falls down from the tree and lands on the ground. + +Sue runs to Tom and hugs him. She is worried and wants to help him. + +"Are you okay?" she asks. + +Tom nods. He is okay but he is sorry. He knows he was wrong to touch the nest. + +"I'm sorry, Sue," he says. "I was bossy and I did not listen to you." + +"It's okay, Tom," Sue says. "But next time, be more careful and respect the birds." + +They hug and make up. They decide to play something else in the park. They leave the tree and the nest alone. The mother bird flies back to her eggs and sings happily. +Lily was playing with her dolls in her room. She liked to dress them up and make them talk. She had a big drawer full of clothes and accessories for her dolls. She opened the drawer and looked for a hat for her doll. + +But when she opened the drawer, she saw something weird. There was a small, furry animal hiding in the drawer. It had big ears, a long tail and a black nose. It looked scared and shivered. + +Lily was surprised and curious. She reached out her hand to touch the animal. It was soft and warm. She said, "Hello, who are you? Are you lost?" + +The animal looked at her with big eyes. It made a squeaky sound. It seemed to like Lily. It came out of the drawer and climbed on her lap. It snuggled against her chest. + +Lily smiled and hugged the animal. She said, "You are so cute. I will call you Fluffy. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Fluffy nodded and licked her cheek. He was happy to find a friend. He liked to hug Lily. He did not want to go back to the drawer. He wanted to stay with Lily and play with her dolls. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys: cars, dolls, blocks, books, and more. But they did not organize their toys. They left them everywhere on the floor, on the couch, on the table. + +Mom came in and saw the mess. She was not happy. She said, "Lily and Ben, you need to organize your toys. Put them in the boxes and on the shelves. This is not a good way to play. You can trip and hurt yourself. And you can break your toys. Some of them are very delicate." + +Lily and Ben did not want to organize their toys. They wanted to keep playing. They said, "But Mom, we are having fun. We don't want to stop. We don't want to organize. It is boring." + +Mom said, "I understand, but you have to learn to be responsible. Organizing your toys is not boring. It is fun. You can sort them by color, by shape, by size, by type. You can make patterns and stories with them. You can also find your favorite toys more easily. And you can make room for new toys. Don't you want new toys?" + +Lily and Ben thought about it. They liked the idea of new toys. They also liked the idea of making patterns and stories with their toys. They decided to give it a try. They started to organize their toys. They put the cars in one box, the dolls in another, the blocks in a third. They put the books on the shelf. They noticed that some of their toys had noses. They made a pile of toys with noses. They found a teddy bear, a bunny, a dog, a cat, and a clown. They said, "Look, Mom, these toys have noses. They are cute. They are delicate. We have to be gentle with them." + +Mom smiled and said, "Good job, Lily and Ben. You organized your toys very well. I am proud of you. You are right, these toys have noses. They are cute. They are delicate. You have to be gentle with them. And you know what? I have a surprise for you. I have a new toy for each of you. It also has a nose. It is very special. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily and Ben nodded eagerly. They wondered what the new toy was. Mom brought out two boxes and gave one to each of them. They opened the boxes and gasped. Inside were two baby dolls. They had soft hair, big eyes, and tiny noses. They were beautiful. They were delicate. Lily and Ben hugged their new toys and said, "Thank you, Mom. We love them. They are the best toys ever. We will organize them with our other toys. We will be gentle with them. We will take good care of them." + +Mom hugged them back and said, "You are welcome, Lily and Ben. I love you. You are the best kids ever. You learned to organize your toys. You learned to be gentle with your toys. You learned to take good care of your toys. And you learned to appreciate your toys. You are very smart and kind. Now, let's go and have some cookies and milk. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben said, "That sounds great, Mom. We are hungry. We are thirsty. We are happy. We have the best Mom ever." They followed Mom to the kitchen, holding their new toys with their noses. They had a nice snack and a nice chat. They had a nice day. +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play together. They had many toys, but they also liked to make things with paper, crayons and glue. One day, they decided to plan a big adventure. + +"Let's make a map of a new country," said Ben. "We can draw mountains, rivers, forests and animals." + +"OK," said Lily. "And we can name our country and make a flag for it." + +They got a big sheet of paper and started to draw and color. They made a country with a blue lake, a green hill, a yellow sun and a red flower. They called it Blugreeny. They cut out a small flag with the same colors and stuck it on a stick. + +"Look, this is our country," said Ben. "We are the explorers. We can pretend to travel there and see what we find." + +They packed a backpack with some snacks, a water bottle, a flashlight and a toy camera. They put on their hats and sunglasses and said goodbye to their mom. + +"Have fun, but be careful," said mom. "And don't forget to tidy up your room when you come back." + +They nodded and went outside. They followed their map and pretended to cross the lake, climb the hill, walk through the forest and take pictures of the animals. They had a picnic by the flower and waved their flag. + +"This is the best country ever," said Lily. "We are the best explorers ever." + +They smiled and hugged. Then they remembered their mom's words and decided to go back. They folded their map and flag and put them in their backpack. They went to their room and put away their toys, paper, crayons and glue. They made their bed and swept the floor. + +They showed their mom their map and flag and told her about their adventure. Mom was very proud and happy. + +"You did a great job, Ben and Lily," said mom. "You planned a wonderful country and you tidied up your room. You are very clever and responsible." + +They thanked their mom and gave her a big kiss. They were very happy and tired. They put their backpack in the closet and went to sleep, dreaming of Blugreeny. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to a restaurant with their moms. The restaurant has many good things to eat and drink. + +Sara and Ben see a big cake on a table. The cake has cream and fruit on it. It looks very attractive. Sara and Ben want some cake. They ask their moms if they can have some. Their moms say no. The cake is not for them. The cake is for a party. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They do not listen to their moms. They sneak to the table when no one is looking. They take some cake with their hands. They run to a corner and eat the cake. The cake is sweet and yummy. + +But soon, they hear a loud noise. It is the people from the party. They come to the table and see the cake. The cake has holes and crumbs on it. The people are angry. They ask who did this. Sara and Ben are scared. They hide behind a chair. + +Their moms see them. They are not happy. They make Sara and Ben come out. They make them say sorry to the people. They make them pay for the cake. Sara and Ben are ashamed. They learn a lesson. They should not take things that are not theirs. They should listen to their moms. They should be good. +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. Some are big and some are small. + +One day, Sam and Ben find a microphone in the closet. It is shiny and black. It has a long wire. They plug it into the wall. They turn it on. They hear their voices. They are loud and funny. + +Sam and Ben decide to have a race with their cars and trucks. They use the microphone to say who is the winner. They line up their cars and trucks on the floor. They say "ready, set, go!" They push their cars and trucks as fast as they can. + +Sam's car is red and fast. Ben's truck is blue and strong. They zoom across the floor. They pass the bed and the chair. They reach the door. Sam's car is first. Ben's truck is second. Sam says "I win! I win!" into the microphone. He is happy. Ben says "good race! good race!" into the microphone. He is fit. He is not sad. + +Sam and Ben hug each other. They are good friends. They like to race with their cars and trucks. They like to use the microphone. They have fun. They are happy. +Sam and Mia were twins who liked to watch television. They watched cartoons and songs and animals. But sometimes they fought over what to watch. Sam wanted to watch cars and Mia wanted to watch fairies. + +One day, their mom said they had to share the television. She said they could take turns to choose what to watch. She said they had to be nice and patient. She said if they were not, she would turn off the television. + +Sam and Mia agreed to share. But they were not very good at it. Sam chose to watch cars first. Mia was impatient. She said, "Cars are boring. I want to watch fairies. It's my turn now." + +Sam said, "No, it's not. You have to wait. Cars are fun. I want to watch more." + +They started to yell and pull the remote. They did not listen to their mom. They were not nice and patient. They were spoiling their fun. + +Their mom was angry. She said, "That's enough. You are not sharing. You are fighting. You are not being good. I'm turning off the television." + +She took the remote and turned off the television. Sam and Mia were sad. They had no more cartoons and songs and animals. They had no more cars and fairies. They had spoiled their fun. + +They said, "We're sorry, mom. We were bad. We want to watch television. Please turn it on." + +Their mom said, "No, not now. You have to learn to share and be patient. You have to play with something else. Maybe later you can watch television. But only if you are good." + +Sam and Mia were sad. But they knew their mom was right. They had to share and be patient. They had to be nice and not spoil their fun. They decided to play with their toys and books. They hoped their mom would let them watch television later. They hoped they would be good. +Lily loves to wash her bus. It is a big yellow bus that she got for her birthday. She fills a bucket with water and soap and uses a sponge to make the bus shiny and clean. She sings a song while she washes: "Wash, wash, wash the bus, make it look like new. Wash, wash, wash the bus, I love what I do." + +One day, Lily's friend Ben comes over to play. He sees Lily washing her bus and he wants to help. He asks Lily, "Can I wash your bus with you? It looks like fun." Lily smiles and says, "Yes, you can. Here, take this sponge and wash the wheels. They are very dirty." Ben takes the sponge and starts to wash the wheels. He also sings the song with Lily: "Wash, wash, wash the bus, make it look like new. Wash, wash, wash the bus, we love what we do." + +Lily and Ben wash the bus together until it is perfect. They rinse it with water and dry it with a towel. They admire their work and hug each other. They say, "We did a great job. The bus is perfect. It is the best bus in the world." They put the bus in the garage and go inside to have some juice and cookies. They are very happy and proud of their bus. They are also very good friends. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend to drive them on the floor. + +One day, Tom has an idea. He says to Sue, "Let's play post office. We can drive our cars and deliver letters to each other." Sue thinks this is a fun game. She says, "OK, Tom. How do we play?" + +Tom says, "We need some paper and crayons. We can write letters and draw pictures. Then we put them in envelopes and stick them on our cars. We take turns to drive our cars to each other's houses and give them the letters. We can say, 'Here is your post. Have a nice day.'" + +Sue likes this idea. She says, "That sounds perfect, Tom. Let's do it." They get some paper and crayons and start to write and draw. They make many letters and envelopes. They stick them on their cars. They are ready to play. + +They drive their cars around the room. They stop at each other's houses and knock on the door. They say, "Here is your post. Have a nice day." They smile and say, "Thank you." They open the envelopes and read the letters. They see the pictures. They are happy. They say, "This is a nice letter. I like your picture." They drive their cars to the next house and repeat the game. + +Tom and Sue have a lot of fun playing post office. They think it is a perfect game. They are good friends. They like to play with cars. +Tim and Sue were eager to play catch with their new ball. They ran outside and found a big space in the park. Tim threw the ball high in the air and Sue ran to catch it. She was very fast and caught the ball with both hands. She smiled and threw the ball back to Tim. + +But Tim was not looking. He was looking at a man who was selling potatoes from a cart. He liked potatoes very much. He wanted to buy one and eat it. He did not see the ball coming. The ball hit him on the head and bounced away. Tim fell down and cried. + +Sue ran to Tim and said, "I'm sorry, Tim. Are you okay?" She helped him get up and hugged him. She saw the man with the potatoes and had an idea. She said, "Tim, why don't we buy a potato and share it? Maybe it will make you feel better." + +Tim nodded and wiped his tears. He still liked potatoes very much. He and Sue walked to the man and asked for a potato. The man smiled and gave them one. He said, "Here you go, kids. Enjoy your potato. And be careful with that ball." + +Tim and Sue thanked the man and went to a bench. They broke the potato in half and ate it. It was warm and tasty. They felt better and happy. They decided to play catch again, but this time they would look at each other and not at the potatoes. They learned their lesson. +Lily and Ben were playing with crayons and paper. They liked to draw animals and flowers and cars. Lily drew a big purple cat with green eyes. Ben drew a yellow truck with red wheels. + +"Look at my cat!" Lily said. "She is so pretty and soft." + +"Look at my truck!" Ben said. "It is so fast and strong." + +They showed each other their drawings and smiled. They were proud of their work. + +But then, Lily saw something on her paper. It was brown and sticky and smelled bad. It was dog poop! Lily's dog, Max, had pooped on her paper when she was not looking. + +"Yuck!" Lily cried. "Max pooped on my paper! It is disgusting!" + +She dropped the paper and ran to the bathroom. She grabbed some toilet paper and tried to wipe the poop off her hands. But it was too much. She needed help. + +"Mommy!" Lily shouted. "Mommy, help me!" + +Mommy heard Lily and came to the bathroom. She saw the poop on Lily's hands and on the paper. She felt sorry for Lily. + +"Oh, Lily, I'm sorry," Mommy said. "Max is a naughty dog. He should not poop on your paper. Come here, I will help you." + +Mommy took Lily to the sink and washed her hands with soap and water. She threw the paper in the trash. She gave Lily a hug and a kiss. + +"It's okay, Lily," Mommy said. "You can draw another cat. I'm sure it will be even prettier than the first one." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She felt better. She thanked Mommy and went back to the playroom. She picked up a new paper and a new crayon. She drew a big purple cat with green eyes. She showed it to Ben. + +"Look at my cat!" Lily said. "She is so pretty and soft." + +"Wow, Lily, your cat is amazing!" Ben said. "Can I draw a truck with you?" + +"Sure, Ben," Lily said. "Let's draw together." + +They drew trucks and cats and had fun. They forgot about the poop and the paper. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to balance on the logs and pretend they were pirates. Lily had a red scarf and Tom had a wooden sword. + +"Arr, matey, I see a treasure well over there!" Tom said, pointing to a hole in the ground. "Let's go and get it!" + +They jumped off the logs and ran to the well. They looked inside and saw some shiny coins and a necklace. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily said. "Can we take some?" + +Tom nodded and reached for the necklace. But as he did, he heard a fierce growl from behind him. He turned around and saw a big dog with sharp teeth and angry eyes. It was the park keeper's dog, and it did not like strangers near the well. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom shouted. He dropped the necklace and grabbed Lily's hand. They ran back to the logs, but the dog was faster. It chased them and barked loudly. + +"Help, help!" Lily cried. "The dog is going to bite us!" + +They reached the logs and climbed on top of them. The dog jumped and tried to reach them, but it could not balance on the logs. It slipped and fell to the ground. It got up and shook its head, then ran away. + +Tom and Lily hugged each other. They were scared, but they were also glad they were safe. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, I'm okay, Tom," Lily said. "But I don't want to play pirates anymore. Let's go and play something else." + +"Okay, Lily," Tom said. "Let's go and play on the swings. They are more fun and less dangerous." + +They got off the logs and walked to the swings. They forgot about the treasure well and the fierce dog. They just wanted to have fun and be happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and watch movies. One day, they go to Ben's house. Ben has a new movie. He says it is fun and exciting. He puts the movie in the player. + +Anna and Ben sit on the couch. They watch the movie. The movie has animals and people. The animals are big and loud. They chase the people. The people run and scream. Anna feels fearful. She does not like the movie. She covers her eyes with her hands. + +"Ben, I don't like this movie. It is scary. Can we watch something else?" Anna says. + +Ben looks at Anna. He sees that she is fearful. He feels sorry for her. He likes the movie, but he likes Anna more. He stops the movie. + +"OK, Anna. We can watch something else. I have another movie. It is funny and happy. It has a dog and a cat. They are friends. They do silly things. Do you want to watch it?" Ben says. + +Anna nods. She feels better. She smiles at Ben. She is glad that he is her friend. He adds the other movie to the player. They watch the movie. The movie makes them laugh. They have fun. They are not fearful anymore. +Lila and Ben were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges. But they did not like to share their blocks. Lila wanted the gray piece, but Ben had it. She tried to take it from him. + +"Give me that!" Lila said. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. + +They pulled and tugged on the gray piece. It broke in half. They both cried. + +"Look what you did!" Lila said. + +"You did it too!" Ben said. + +They were very angry and sad. They did not want to play anymore. They threw their blocks on the floor and ran to their rooms. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken piece and the mess. She was not happy. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +"Lila and Ben broke the gray piece. They were fighting over it." A voice said. + +Mom looked around and saw Max, their dog. He was lying on the couch, resting. He had a piece of the gray block in his mouth. + +"Max, did you do this?" Mom asked. + +Max wagged his tail and licked his lips. He liked the gray piece. It was tasty. + +Mom shook her head and sighed. She picked up the broken piece and the other blocks. She went to Lila's and Ben's rooms. She knocked on their doors. + +"Lila, Ben, can I talk to you?" Mom asked. + +Lila and Ben opened their doors. They had tears in their eyes. They were sorry. + +"Mom, we're sorry. We broke the gray piece. We were mean to each other." Lila and Ben said. + +Mom hugged them and smiled. + +"It's okay. I know you love each other. And I love you too. But you have to learn to share and be nice. The gray piece was not that important. You have many other blocks to play with. And you have each other. That's what matters." Mom said. + +Lila and Ben nodded and hugged Mom back. They said they were sorry to each other too. They went back to the living room. They saw Max on the couch, resting. He still had a piece of the gray block in his mouth. + +"Max, you silly dog. You ate the gray piece." Lila said. + +Max barked and wagged his tail. He was happy. + +Lila and Ben laughed. They decided to play with Max and their blocks. They shared and were nice. They had fun. They forgot about the gray piece. They were happy too. +Ben and Lily were having breakfast with Mom and Dad. They liked to eat toast and jam, but Mom said they had to eat an egg too. Eggs were good for them, she said. + +Ben did not like eggs. He thought they were yucky and slimy. He looked at his egg and made a face. He said, "I don't want to eat this egg. It is gray and hard. Can I have more toast instead?" + +Mom shook her head. She said, "No, Ben. You have to eat your egg. It is not gray, it is white. And it is not hard, it is soft. You can have more toast after you finish your egg." + +Lily liked eggs. She thought they were yummy and warm. She smiled at her egg and said, "I want to eat this egg. It is white and soft. Can I have some salt and pepper, please?" + +Dad nodded. He said, "Yes, Lily. You can have some salt and pepper. You are a good eater. You like to try different foods." + +Ben complained. He said, "That is not fair. Lily gets salt and pepper, and I get a gray and hard egg. Why can't I have what she has?" + +Mom said, "Ben, stop complaining. You can have salt and pepper too, if you want. But you have to eat your egg first. It is the same egg as Lily's. It is not gray and hard, it is white and soft. Try it, you might like it." + +Ben sighed. He did not want to try it, but he wanted to have more toast. He took a small bite of his egg. He was surprised. It was not yucky and slimy, it was yummy and warm. He said, "Hey, this egg is not bad. It is white and soft. Can I have some salt and pepper, please?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "Sure, Ben. You can have some salt and pepper. I'm glad you tried your egg. See, it is not so bad. You are a good eater too." + +Ben and Lily ate their eggs and toast. They were happy and full. They thanked Mom and Dad for the breakfast. They said, "We love you, Mom and Dad. And we love eggs too." +Sam and Lily are friends. They like to play at the park. They go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They run to the slide and take turns to slide down. + +"Look at me, Lily!" Sam says as he slides down. "Whee!" + +"You are fast, Sam!" Lily says. "My turn!" + +They slide and slide until they are tired. Then they go to the swing and push each other. They laugh and sing. They swing and swing until they are hungry. Then they go to the sandbox and make a castle. + +"Look at our castle, Sam!" Lily says. "It is big and pretty!" + +"You are good, Lily!" Sam says. "Let's put a flag on it!" + +They find a stick and a leaf and make a flag. They put it on the castle. They are happy. + +Then they see a funny man. He has a red nose, big shoes, and a colorful hat. He walks to a bench and sits down. He takes out a balloon and makes a dog with it. He gives the dog to a little boy who is walking by. The boy smiles and says thank you. + +"Who is that, Lily?" Sam asks. + +"He is a clown, Sam!" Lily says. "He makes people laugh!" + +"Can we talk to him, Lily?" Sam asks. + +"Let's ask our moms, Sam!" Lily says. + +They run to their moms and ask if they can talk to the clown. Their moms say yes and walk with them to the bench. The clown sees them and smiles. + +"Hello, little ones!" he says. "Do you like balloons?" + +"Yes, we do!" Sam and Lily say. + +"Would you like a balloon animal?" he asks. + +"Yes, please!" Sam and Lily say. + +"What kind of animal do you want?" he asks. + +Sam thinks for a moment. He likes dogs, but he already has a dog at home. He wants something different. + +"I want a monkey!" he says. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes cats, but she already has a cat at home. She wants something different. + +"I want a butterfly!" she says. + +The clown nods and takes out two balloons. He blows them up and twists them. He makes a monkey for Sam and a butterfly for Lily. He gives them to them and says, "Here you go! A monkey and a butterfly for you!" + +Sam and Lily are amazed. They hug their balloons and say thank you. + +"You are welcome!" the clown says. "You are very nice kids!" + +They talk to the clown for a while. He tells them jokes and stories. He makes them laugh. They have fun. + +They are happy. They have a good day at the park. +Ben and Mia were restless. They wanted to play, but Mom said they had to wait. Mom was working on her computer. She had a big talk to give later. She needed a microphone to talk to many people. + +Ben and Mia saw the microphone on the table. It looked shiny and fun. They wanted to try it. They looked at Mom. She was busy typing. They thought she would not notice. + +Ben lifted the microphone. He held it to his mouth. He said, "Hello, hello, can you hear me?" Mia giggled. She lifted the microphone too. She said, "I am Mia, and this is Ben. We are playing with the microphone." + +Mom heard them. She turned around. She was angry. She said, "Ben and Mia, what are you doing? That is not a toy. That is my microphone. I need it for my talk. You could break it. Give it back to me right now." + +Ben and Mia felt sorry. They did not mean to make Mom angry. They gave the microphone back to her. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not know. We just wanted to play." + +Mom hugged them. She said, "I know you wanted to play, but you have to ask before you touch things that are not yours. The microphone is important to me. It helps me share my ideas with others. You have to respect other people's things. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Mia nodded. They said, "We understand, Mom. We will respect your things. Can we play now?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "Yes, you can play now. But please be quiet. I have to finish my work. Then we can have fun together." + +Ben and Mia said, "Okay, Mom. We love you." They went to their room. They played with their own toys. They learned to respect other people's things. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play hide and seek in the park. One day, they find a big flag on a pole. The flag has many colors and shapes. Tom and Sam think it is pretty. + +They want to see the flag up close. They run to the pole and pull the flag down. They wrap the flag around them and laugh. They think they are clever. + +But they do not know that the flag is original. It is very old and important. It belongs to the museum. The museum people put the flag on the pole for a special day. They want to show the flag to everyone. + +The museum people see Tom and Sam with the flag. They are angry and sad. They run to the park and shout at Tom and Sam. They take the flag away from them. They tell them that they are bad and naughty. They say that they have ruined the flag. + +Tom and Sam are scared and sorry. They cry and say they are sorry. But it is too late. The flag is torn and dirty. The museum people say that they have to pay for the flag. They call their parents and tell them what Tom and Sam have done. + +Tom and Sam have no more fun. They have no more friends. They have to stay at home and do chores. They have to save their money and give it to the museum. They have to learn about the flag and why it is original. They have to reveal what they have done to everyone. They are ashamed and sad. They wish they had never seen the flag. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and sharp teeth. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Ben says. "It is so big and strong. I want to pet it." + +Anna is scared. She does not like dogs. She thinks they are loud and mean. She holds Ben's hand. + +"No, Ben, don't go near the dog!" Anna says. "It might bite you. It might hurt you." + +Ben shakes his head. He does not believe Anna. He thinks she is silly. + +"Anna, you are wrong. The dog is nice. It will not bite me. It will be my friend. Come on, let's go say hi." + +Ben lets go of Anna's hand. He walks towards the dog. He smiles and waves. + +"Hello, dog. You are so cute. Can I pet you?" + +The dog sees Ben. It does not like strangers. It growls and barks. It shows its teeth. It runs towards Ben. + +Ben is scared. He realizes Anna was right. The dog is not nice. The dog is mean. He turns around and runs back to Anna. + +"Anna, help me! The dog is chasing me! The dog is angry!" + +Anna hugs Ben. She tries to calm him down. + +"Ben, it's okay. I'm here. The dog will not get you. You are safe." + +The dog stops. It sees a man. The man is the dog's owner. He calls the dog. + +"Rex, come here. Bad dog. Leave those kids alone." + +The man grabs the dog's collar. He apologizes to Anna and Ben. + +"I'm sorry, kids. Rex is not a bad dog. He is just scared of new people. He does not mean to be mean. He is a good dog." + +Anna and Ben do not believe the man. They think he is lying. They think the dog is bad. They think the truth is clear. + +They say goodbye to the man and the dog. They hold hands and walk away. They decide to play somewhere else. They do not want to see the dog again. +Anna likes to play with her hoop. She can roll it, spin it, and jump through it. She has a brown hoop that is big and shiny. She likes to count how many times she can roll it without stopping. + +One day, she goes to the park with her mom and sees a boy with a blue hoop. He is also rolling his hoop and counting. Anna wants to play with him, so she rolls her hoop towards him and says, "Hi, I am Anna. Can we play together?" + +The boy smiles and says, "Hi, I am Ben. Sure, we can play together. Do you like hoops?" + +Anna nods and says, "Yes, I like hoops. They are fun. How many times can you roll your hoop?" + +Ben says, "I can roll my hoop ten times. Do you want to see?" + +Anna says, "Yes, please. I can roll my hoop eight times. Do you want to see?" + +Ben says, "Yes, please. Let's take turns and count for each other." + +Anna and Ben take turns rolling their hoops and counting for each other. They have a lot of fun and become friends. They decide to share their hoops and try different colors. They also teach each other some tricks, like spinning the hoop on their arms or legs. They laugh and clap when they do something new. + +Anna's mom watches them and smiles. She is happy that Anna has made a new friend. She thinks that hoops are a great toy for learning and playing. She calls Anna and Ben and says, "It's time to go home, kids. You can play again tomorrow. Say bye to each other." + +Anna and Ben say bye and hug each other. They promise to meet again at the park and play with their hoops. They wave as they leave with their moms. They are both happy and proud of their hoops and their counting. +Lily liked to play the violin. She had a small violin that was black and shiny. She learned how to make music with it from her mom. She liked to play songs for her cat, Milo, who listened and purred. + +One day, Lily took her violin to school. She wanted to show it to her friends and play for them. But some kids were mean to her. They teased her and said her violin was ugly and noisy. They laughed at her and made fun of her. Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to cry. + +But then, her teacher came and saw what was happening. She told the mean kids to stop teasing Lily. She said that Lily's violin was beautiful and special. She said that Lily was brave and talented. She asked Lily if she wanted to play her violin for the class. Lily nodded and smiled. + +Lily played her violin for the class. She played a happy song that she learned from her mom. The class listened and clapped. They liked her music. They said sorry to Lily and asked her to be their friend. Lily forgave them and said yes. She was happy. She hugged her violin and her teacher. She thanked them for being kind. She and Milo went home and played more songs. +Lily and Tom were going to church with their mom and dad. They liked church because they could sing and listen to stories. But they did not like to sit still for a long time. + +One day, the pastor said he had a surprise for the children. He asked them to come to the front and sit on the floor. He said he had a puppet show for them. Lily and Tom were excited. They loved puppets. + +The pastor took out a big box and opened it. He pulled out a puppet that looked like a sheep. He made the sheep talk in a funny voice. He said, "Hello, children. I am Sam the sheep. I have a problem. I lost my wool. Can you help me find it?" + +The children nodded and said, "Yes, yes, we can help you." + +The pastor took out another puppet that looked like a dog. He made the dog talk in a mean voice. He said, "Hello, sheep. I am Rex the dog. I have your wool. I took it from you. It is mine now. You cannot have it back." + +The children gasped and said, "No, no, that is not fair. Give it back to the sheep." + +The pastor made the sheep and the dog argue and fight over the wool. He asked the children to cheer for the sheep and boo for the dog. Lily and Tom joined in. They shouted, "Go, sheep, go. Boo, dog, boo." + +The pastor made the dog run away with the wool. He made the sheep cry and ask for help. He said, "Oh, children, what can I do? I need my wool. It is cold and I am sad. Who can help me?" + +The children looked around and saw a puppet that looked like a girl. She had long hair and a dress. The pastor made her talk in a sweet voice. He said, "Hello, sheep. I am Anna the girl. I can help you. I have some scissors and some yarn. I can cut your wool from the dog and make you a new coat. Would you like that?" + +The children smiled and said, "Yes, yes, that would be nice. You are very useful, Anna." + +The pastor made the girl chase the dog and cut the wool from him. He made the dog yelp and run away. He made the girl knit a new coat for the sheep. He made the sheep thank the girl and hug her. He said, "Oh, thank you, Anna. You are very kind and clever. You saved me. You are my friend." + +The children clapped and cheered. They said, "Yay, Anna, yay. You are a hero. We like you." + +The pastor smiled and said, "Thank you, children. You were very good and attentive. You learned a lesson today. You learned that it is wrong to take things from others and that it is good to help those in need. You also learned a new word. Can you say it with me? Applaud. Applaud means to clap your hands and show that you like something or someone. Can you applaud for Anna and Sam?" + +The children nodded and said, "Yes, yes, we can applaud." They clapped their hands and shouted, "Applaud, applaud, we applaud for Anna and Sam." + +The pastor put the puppets back in the box and said, "Well done, children. You were very smart and polite. Now you can go back to your seats and enjoy the rest of the service. God bless you." + +Lily and Tom ran back to their mom and dad. They hugged them and said, "We saw a puppet show. It was fun. We learned a new word. Applaud. We applaud for Anna and Sam. They were useful and nice." + +Their mom and dad smiled and said, "We are proud of you, Lily and Tom. You are good children. We love you." + +They all hugged and kissed and sat down. They sang and prayed and listened to more stories. They were happy and grateful. They thanked God for the puppet show and for each other. They felt warm and cozy in the church. +Sara and Ben are playing hide and seek in the living room. Sara is the seeker and Ben is the hider. Sara counts to ten and then opens her eyes. She looks around and sees a big chair with a blanket on it. She thinks Ben might be hiding under the blanket. + +She walks slowly to the chair and says, "I wonder who is under this blanket. Maybe it is a bear or a lion or a monster." She hears a giggle from under the blanket. She smiles and says, "Or maybe it is my brother Ben." She pulls the blanket and sees Ben's face. He laughs and says, "You found me, Sara. You are a good seeker." + +Sara and Ben hug and say, "I love you." They are grateful for each other and for having fun. They decide to switch roles and play again. Ben covers his eyes and Sara runs to find a new hiding spot. She sees a closet and thinks it is a good place to hide. She opens the door and goes inside. She closes the door and waits for Ben to find her. + +She hears Ben counting and then saying, "Ready or not, here I come." She hears him walking around and looking for her. She peeks through a crack in the door and sees him passing by. She tries not to make any noise. She hopes he will not find her. She thinks hiding is fun. She wonders how long she can stay in the closet. She hears Ben saying, "Where are you, Sara? I can't find you. Are you still playing?" She giggles and says, "Yes, I am still playing. You have to find me, Ben. I am hiding very well." She peeks again and sees him looking at the closet. She holds her breath and hopes he will not open the door. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. Yesterday, they saw something unusual in the park. It was a big, red balloon. The balloon was very high in the sky. + +"Look, Lila, a balloon!" Tom said. + +"Wow, Tom, it is so big and red!" Lila said. + +They wanted to touch the balloon. They ran to the balloon. But the balloon was too high. They could not reach it. + +"Maybe we can stand on something," Tom said. + +He looked around. He saw a bench. He climbed on the bench. He stretched his arms. He was still too short. + +"Can you stand on my shoulders, Lila?" Tom asked. + +Lila nodded. She climbed on Tom's shoulders. She was careful not to fall. She stretched her arms. She was very close to the balloon. + +"I can touch it, Tom, I can touch it!" Lila said. + +She touched the balloon. It was soft and smooth. She smiled. She was happy. + +But then, the balloon moved. It moved away from Lila's hand. It moved higher and higher. It flew away. + +"Oh no, the balloon is gone!" Lila said. + +She climbed down from Tom's shoulders. They both looked at the sky. They saw the balloon getting smaller and smaller. + +"Bye bye, balloon," Tom said. + +"Bye bye, balloon," Lila said. + +They were sad. But they were still friends. They hugged each other. They decided to play something else. They had fun. They forgot about the balloon. +Lily liked to play in the bathtub. She had many toys that she could splash and make bubbles with. She had a duck, a fish, a boat and a frog. She pretended that the bathtub was a big pond and that her toys were having fun. + +One day, she saw something new in the bathtub. It was a big, round, yellow thing. It looked like a ball, but it had a hole in it. Lily was curious. She picked it up and looked at it. She smelled it. It smelled good, like lemon. She wondered what it was. + +She decided to try it. She put it in the water and let go. The yellow thing started to fizz and make noise. It made the water turn yellow and white and bubbly. Lily was amazed. She laughed and clapped her hands. She touched the bubbles and felt how soft they were. She thought it was magic. + +She saw that the yellow thing was getting smaller and smaller. She grabbed it and took a bite. She thought it would be tasty, like candy. But it was not. It was sour and bitter and made her mouth feel funny. She spit it out and made a face. She did not like it at all. + +She realized that the yellow thing was not a toy or a candy. It was a bath bomb. Her mom had put it in the bathtub for her to enjoy. But Lily did not know that. She learned something new. She learned that not everything that looks good and smells good is good to eat. She learned to be careful and ask before she tried something new. She learned that the bathtub was for playing, not for eating. +Lila and Tom were twins who loved to look at the stars. Every night, they would go outside with their mom and dad and point at the bright dots in the sky. Sometimes, they would see a shooting star and make a wish. + +One night, they saw something very special. It was a big ball of light with a long tail. It was a comet, their dad told them. A comet was a rock that flew very fast around the sun. Sometimes, it came close to the earth and people could see it. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Lila said. + +"Can we make a wish on it?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, you can," their mom said. "But you have to be quick. The comet won't remain in the sky for long. It will soon go away and we won't see it again for many years." + +Lila and Tom closed their eyes and thought hard. They wished for something very important. They wished to be happy and healthy and to have their family and friends always with them. + +They opened their eyes and saw the comet fading away. They hugged their mom and dad and said thank you. They were grateful for the comet and for their wish. They hoped it would come true. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with many birds. The birds sing a lovely song. Sara and Ben want to hear the song better. + +"Let's hop to the tree," Sara says. "Maybe we can see the birds too." + +"OK," Ben says. "But be careful. The ground is bumpy." + +Sara and Ben hop to the tree. They hop over rocks and sticks. They hop over flowers and bugs. They hop and hop and hop. They laugh and have fun. + +They reach the tree. They look up. They see many birds. The birds are red and blue and yellow and green. The birds sing a lovely song. Sara and Ben smile and clap. + +"Hello, birds," Sara says. "We like your song. It is lovely." + +"Thank you, children," the birds say. "We like your hop. It is fun." + +Sara and Ben are happy. They hop and sing with the birds. They make new friends. They have a lovely day. +One day, a little boy named Tom found a big rock in the park. He liked the rock very much and wanted to take it home. He tried to lift the rock, but it was too heavy for him. He asked his friend Lily to help him, but she said no. + +"Why not?" Tom asked. + +"Because it is not your rock. It belongs to the park. You should not take things that are not yours. That is bad," Lily said. + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He thought she was silly and mean. He wanted the rock more than anything. He pushed and pulled the rock until he moved it a little bit. He was very happy and proud. He did not see the ants that lived under the rock. The ants were very angry and scared. They came out of their home and bit Tom all over his legs and arms. Tom screamed and cried. He let go of the rock and ran away. He suffered a lot from the ant bites. They hurt and itched very much. + +Lily saw Tom and felt sorry for him. She ran after him and gave him a hug. She helped him wash his bites and put some cream on them. She also gave him some water and a cookie. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend," Tom said. + +"You are welcome, Tom. I am sorry you got hurt. But you should not have tried to take the rock. It was not nice or fair. You made the ants lose their home and you hurt yourself. Next time, you should be more careful and respectful," Lily said. + +Tom nodded and said he was sorry. He learned his lesson. He decided to leave the rock in the park and find something else to play with. He also decided to listen to Lily more often. She was smart and kind. He and Lily ate their cookies and drank their water. They were not spicy, but they were sweet and good. They smiled and played together. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their dog, Spot. Spot is a big, black dog with a white spot on his chest. He is very charming and friendly. + +One night, Sara and Ben want to take Spot for a walk. They put on their coats and hats and boots. They find Spot's leash and collar. They clip the leash to the collar and say, "Come on, Spot! Let's go outside!" + +They open the door and see the moon. The moon is big and round and bright. It glows in the sky. Sara and Ben say, "Wow! Look at the moon, Spot! It is so pretty!" + +Spot looks at the moon, too. He likes the moon. He thinks it is a big ball to play with. He barks at the moon and tries to jump up and catch it. He pulls on the leash and makes Sara and Ben stumble. + +"Spot, stop!" Sara and Ben say. "You can't catch the moon! It is too far away!" + +Spot does not understand. He keeps barking and jumping. He thinks it is a fun game. Sara and Ben laugh and hug him. They say, "Spot, you are silly! But we love you anyway!" + +They walk around the block and see the stars. The stars are small and shiny and many. They glow in the sky, too. Sara and Ben say, "Look at the stars, Spot! They are so beautiful!" + +Spot looks at the stars, too. He likes the stars. He thinks they are treats to eat. He licks his lips and tries to snap at them. He pulls on the leash and makes Sara and Ben spin. + +"Spot, stop!" Sara and Ben say. "You can't eat the stars! They are too high up!" + +Spot does not understand. He keeps licking and snapping. He thinks it is a yummy game. Sara and Ben giggle and kiss him. They say, "Spot, you are funny! But we love you anyway!" + +They go back home and cuddle with Spot on the couch. They watch the moon and the stars through the window. They glow in the dark. Sara and Ben say, "Good night, moon. Good night, stars. Good night, Spot. We love you very much!" + +Spot says, "Woof!" He is happy and sleepy. He loves Sara and Ben very much, too. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. Tom had a ball and he liked to throw it. Lily had a wallet and she liked to open it and look at the cards and coins. + +"Can I see your wallet?" Tom asked Lily. + +"OK, but be careful. It is clean and shiny," Lily said. She gave Tom her wallet. + +Tom looked at the wallet. He saw a picture of Lily's mom and dad. He saw a card with Lily's name on it. He saw some coins that sparkled. + +"Can I have a coin?" Tom asked Lily. + +"No, they are mine. Mom gave them to me. Give me back my wallet," Lily said. + +Tom did not want to give back the wallet. He wanted a coin. He thought Lily was mean. He got angry. He threw the wallet as far as he could. + +"Hey, don't do that! That's my wallet!" Lily shouted. She ran after the wallet. + +Tom ran after Lily. He wanted to say sorry. He did not mean to throw the wallet. He was just mad. + +But the wallet flew too far. It landed in a pond. The water was dirty and muddy. The wallet sank to the bottom. + +Lily and Tom reached the pond. They saw the wallet disappear. They felt sad and sorry. + +"Tom, why did you throw my wallet?" Lily asked. She had tears in her eyes. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was stupid. I wanted a coin. But I should have asked nicely. I should not have thrown your wallet. Can you forgive me?" Tom said. He felt bad. + +Lily looked at Tom. She saw that he was sorry. She remembered that he was her friend. She forgave him. + +"It's OK, Tom. I forgive you. But I will miss my wallet. It was clean and shiny. And it had my mom and dad's picture. And my name card. And my coins," Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. Maybe we can find another wallet. Or maybe we can make one. Or maybe we can ask mom to help us get your wallet back. But first, can we hug and be friends again?" Tom said. + +Lily nodded. She hugged Tom. They were friends again. + +They decided to go back to the slide. They liked to slide. They forgot about the wallet. They had fun. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toys. They had many cars, trains, and planes that they zoomed around the floor. One day, their mom gave them a new toy: a big, soft pillow that looked like a dragon. She said it was a gift from their aunt. + +"Wow, a dragon pillow!" Tim said. "It is so powerful and cool. I want to play with it." + +"No, I want to play with it!" Sam said. "It is mine. Mom gave it to me." + +They both grabbed the pillow and pulled hard. The pillow ripped and the stuffing came out. They heard a loud noise and saw their mom standing at the door. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "You ruined your new toy. How could you be so naughty?" + +Tim and Sam felt bad. They knew they had done something wrong. They wanted to say sorry, but they were too scared. + +"Mom, we are sorry," the pillow said. "We did not mean to rip. We just wanted to play." + +Tim and Sam looked at the pillow in shock. It was talking. How could that be? + +The pillow smiled and showed its teeth. They were sharp and shiny. The pillow was not a toy. It was a real dragon. + +"Thank you for freeing me," the pillow said. "Now I can accept your apology. And your lives." + +The pillow opened its mouth and breathed fire. Tim and Sam screamed as they felt the heat. Their mom ran to help them, but it was too late. The pillow had eaten them. It was a bad ending. +Lily and Tom were playing with their new toys. Lily had a new doll and Tom had a new car. They were happy and shared their toys. + +But then, Tom saw Lily's doll. He liked the doll's dress and hair. He wanted to play with the doll too. He took the doll from Lily's hands. + +"Hey, that's my doll!" Lily shouted. "Give it back!" + +"No, it's my doll now!" Tom shouted. "You have the car!" + +Lily was angry and sad. She tried to get the doll back, but Tom was stronger. He ran away with the doll. + +Lily ran after him. She saw the open door. She ran outside. She saw Tom on the grass. He was playing with the doll and the car. + +"Stop, Tom!" Lily shouted. "You are not nice! You are not my friend!" + +Tom looked at Lily. He saw her tears and her frown. He felt sorry. He remembered that Lily was his sister and he loved her. + +"Sorry, Lily," Tom said. "I was wrong. You can have the doll. I have the car. We can play together." + +He gave the doll back to Lily. Lily smiled and hugged him. She gave him the car. They played together. They were happy and shared their toys. +Lily liked to draw with her pen. She had many colors of pen, but her favorite was pink. She drew flowers and hearts and stars on her paper. She was very happy. + +One day, her friend Max came to play with her. He saw her pen and wanted to try it. He asked Lily, "Can I use your pen, please?" + +Lily said, "No, this is my pen. You can use another pen." She did not want to share her pen. + +Max was sad. He said, "But I like your pen. It is charming. It makes pretty things. Please, let me use it for a little bit." + +Lily said, "No, no, no. Go away. This is my pen." She was very mean. + +Then, they heard a ring. It was the doorbell. Lily's mom opened the door. It was Lily's grandma. She had a big smile and a big bag. + +She said, "Hello, Lily and Max. I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see?" + +Lily and Max said, "Yes, yes, yes. What is it?" + +Grandma said, "It is a new set of pens. They have glitter and stickers and stamps. They are very fun. You can share them and make beautiful drawings together." + +Lily and Max were very happy. They said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you, grandma. You are the best." + +They hugged grandma and took the new pens. They forgot about the old pen. They played and drew and laughed. They were very nice to each other. They were good friends. +Sara and Ben are young friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tent in the park. They want to see what is inside. + +They go inside the tent. They see many animals. Some animals have fur, some have feathers, some have scales. Sara and Ben are amazed. They see a sign that says "Animal Display". They learn that display means to show something. + +They see a man who works in the tent. He is holding a snake. He says, "Hello, children. Do you want to touch the snake? It is very friendly. It has smooth skin, not slimy." + +Sara and Ben are curious. They nod their heads. The man lets them touch the snake. Sara and Ben feel the snake's skin. It is cold and smooth. They giggle. + +The man says, "The snake is young, like you. It will grow bigger and longer. It will shed its skin many times. That means it will take off its old skin and have a new skin. Do you want to see its old skin?" + +Sara and Ben say, "Yes, please." The man shows them a pile of old skins. They are dry and crinkly. Sara and Ben are surprised. They say, "Wow, that is cool. Thank you for showing us the snake and its skins." + +The man says, "You are welcome. I hope you enjoy the animal display. There are many more animals to see. Have fun, children." + +Sara and Ben say, "Bye, mister." They wave to the man and the snake. They run to see the other animals. They have a lot of fun in the tent. They learn many new things. They like the animal display. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play with cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They kept their cars in a large box in the garage. One day, they decided to race their cars on the driveway. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tim shouted, and pushed his red car forward. Sam pushed his blue car, but it was slower than Tim's. Tim's car reached the end of the driveway first, and he cheered. "I win, I win!" + +Sam was sad. He wanted to win too. He looked at his blue car and saw that one of its wheels was broken. He felt angry and threw his car on the ground. Then he started to weep. + +"Hey, don't cry, Sam," Tim said. He felt sorry for his brother. He picked up Sam's car and looked at it. "I can fix your car. I have some glue and tape in the garage. Come on, let's go." + +Tim took Sam's hand and led him to the garage. He opened the box and found the glue and tape. He glued the broken wheel back to the car and wrapped some tape around it. "There, it's good as new," he said. He gave the car back to Sam. + +Sam stopped weeping and smiled. He hugged his car and thanked Tim. "You're a good brother, Tim. Can we race again?" + +"Sure, Sam. But this time, let's switch cars. Maybe your car is faster than mine," Tim said. + +They went back to the driveway and pushed their cars again. This time, Sam's car was faster than Tim's. Sam reached the end of the driveway first, and he cheered. "I win, I win!" + +Tim was happy for his brother. He clapped his hands and said, "Good job, Sam. You're a fast racer." + +They hugged each other and laughed. They played with their cars until it was time for dinner. They put their cars back in the box and went inside. They had a lot of fun that day. +Lila loves to dance. She likes to wear her purple dress and spin and jump and clap. She wants to be a dancer when she grows up. She has a big poster of a dancer on her wall. She looks at it every day and dreams. + +One day, her mom takes her to a show. They go to a big building with many seats and a stage. Lila is very excited. She sees many dancers on the stage. They wear colorful costumes and move to the music. Lila watches them with big eyes and smiles. + +She sees one dancer who wears a purple dress like hers. She has long hair and a pretty face. She dances very well. Lila thinks she is the most beautiful dancer in the world. She wants to be like her. + +When the show is over, Lila and her mom go to the backstage. They meet some of the dancers. Lila is shy, but her mom helps her. She says, "Lila, this is the dancer who wore the purple dress. She is very nice. Do you want to say hello?" + +Lila nods. She walks up to the dancer and says, "Hello, I like your dress. I like your dance. You are very good. Can I be your friend?" + +The dancer smiles and bends down. She says, "Hello, Lila. Thank you for your kind words. You are very sweet. I like your dress too. You look like a dancer. Of course you can be my friend. Do you want to dance with me?" + +Lila is very happy. She says, "Yes, please. I want to dance with you. Can you teach me some moves?" + +The dancer says, "Sure, I can. Come, let's dance together. You have a lot of talent. Maybe one day, you will be on the stage too." + +Lila and the dancer hold hands and dance. They laugh and have fun. Lila feels like she is in a dream. She is very grateful to her mom and the dancer. She thinks this is the best day of her life. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and blocks. One day, they go to visit Tom's mom at her office. She works with many people and computers. + +Tom's mom is happy to see them. She gives them a hug and a snack. She says, "You can play here for a while, but be quiet and nice. Do not touch anything that is not yours." + +Tom and Sam nod. They sit on the floor and play with their cars. They make vroom and beep sounds. They have fun. + +But then, Sam sees a big red button on a desk. He is curious. He wants to know what it does. He says to Tom, "Look, a button. Let's press it." + +Tom shakes his head. He says, "No, Sam. That is not ours. Mom said do not touch anything that is not yours. It might be bad." + +Sam does not listen. He says, "It might be fun. Come on, Tom. Don't be scared." He reaches for the button. + +Tom tries to stop him. He says, "Sam, no. Stop. Please." He grabs Sam's arm. + +But it is too late. Sam presses the button. A loud siren goes off. All the people and computers stop working. Everyone looks at them. They are angry and scared. + +Tom's mom runs to them. She is very mad. She says, "What did you do? You pressed the emergency button. You made a big mess. You are in trouble." + +Tom and Sam are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We are sorry, everyone. We did not mean to. We were just playing." + +Tom's mom says, "Playing is good, but you have to follow the rules. You have to respect other people's things. You have to listen to me. You have to be careful. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sam nod. They say, "We understand, Mom. We will be good. We will not do it again." + +Tom's mom says, "I hope so. Now, say sorry to everyone and help me clean up. Then, we will go home and talk more." + +Tom and Sam say sorry to everyone and help Tom's mom clean up. They feel bad. They learn a lesson. They learn to be quiet and nice at the office. They learn to not touch anything that is not theirs. They learn to listen to Tom's mom. They learn to be careful. They raise their hands and promise to be good. +Ben and Mia love to play with their toy horses. They have many horses of different colors and sizes. They like to make them run and jump on the carpet. + +One day, they decide to spread a big blanket on the floor. They say it is a field for their horses. They put some pillows and books on the blanket. They say they are hills and trees. + +"Look, my horse can climb this hill!" Ben says. He makes his brown horse go up a pillow. + +"My horse can jump over this tree!" Mia says. She makes her white horse fly over a book. + +They have fun with their horses on the blanket. They make them race and chase each other. + +But then, Ben's horse slips on the blanket. It falls off the pillow and lands on the floor. Ben hears a crack. He picks up his horse and sees that its leg is broken. + +"Oh no, my horse!" Ben cries. He feels sad and angry. + +Mia sees what happened. She feels sorry for Ben and his horse. She puts down her horse and goes to Ben. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. It was an accident. Are you okay?" Mia says. + +Ben looks at Mia. He sees that she is kind and careful. He stops crying. + +"I'm okay, Mia. Thank you. Maybe we can fix my horse with some glue," Ben says. + +Mia nods. She hugs Ben and his horse. + +"Let's be more careful with our horses. They are our friends," Mia says. + +Ben and Mia smile. They agree to be more careful with their horses. They put them back on the blanket and play gently. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their toys. They liked to make up stories and pretend they were detectives. They had a magnifying glass, a notebook and a hat. + +"Look, Ben, I found a clue!" Lily said, pointing to a shiny thing on the ground. "What is it?" + +Ben picked it up and looked at it. It was a key with a star on it. "I don't know, Lily. It's a mystery. Maybe it opens a secret door or a treasure box." + +"Let's find out!" Lily said, excited. "Maybe we can ask someone if they know where it belongs." + +They walked around the park, looking for someone who might know about the key. They saw a man selling ice cream, a woman reading a book, and a boy flying a kite. But none of them knew anything about the key. + +They were about to give up when they saw a girl sitting on a bench. She had a backpack with a star on it, just like the key. Lily and Ben ran to her and showed her the key. + +"Excuse me, do you know what this is?" Lily asked politely. + +The girl looked at the key and smiled. "Yes, I do. It's my key. I lost it this morning. Thank you for finding it. It opens my backpack. I have a surprise for you inside." + +She opened her backpack and took out two cupcakes with sprinkles. She gave one to Lily and one to Ben. + +"Wow, thank you!" Ben said, happy. + +"You're welcome. My name is Anna. Do you want to be my friends?" she asked. + +"Yes, we do!" Lily said, friendly. + +They sat on the bench and ate their cupcakes. They told each other their names and their stories. They had a lot in common. They liked to play detective and solve mysteries. They also liked ice cream and books and kites. + +They decided to play together and share their toys. They had a mild and fun day. They solved the mystery of the key and made a new friend. They were very glad they had asked. +Ben and Mia love to ride their bikes. They ride fast and slow, up and down, around and around. They see many things when they ride. They see trees and flowers, birds and bugs, houses and cars. They like the landscape. It is pretty and fun. + +One day, they ride to a big hill. They stop and look at the view. They see a lake and a bridge, a park and a playground, a mountain and a cloud. They are glad. They smile and say, "Wow!" + +"Let's go down the hill!" Ben says. "It will be fun!" + +"OK!" Mia says. "But be careful!" + +They get on their bikes and start to ride down the hill. They feel the wind and the sun, the speed and the thrill. They laugh and shout, "Whee!" + +They reach the bottom of the hill and stop. They are happy and proud. They high-five and hug. They say, "That was awesome!" + +They ride back to their home. They tell their mom and dad about their adventure. They show them their bikes and their helmets. They say, "We love to ride!" +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big box under a tree. It has a blue ribbon on it. + +"Look, a box!" Tom says. "Maybe it is a gift for us!" + +"Let's open it!" Mia says. They run to the box and pull the ribbon. The box opens and a lot of balloons come out. They are all different colors. Tom and Mia laugh and clap. + +"Surprise!" a voice says. They turn around and see their mom and dad. They are smiling and holding a cake. It has candles on it. + +"Happy birthday, Tom and Mia!" they say. "We are so proud of you!" + +Tom and Mia are twins. They hug their mom and dad and say thank you. They are very happy. They did not know it was their birthday. They blow the candles and make a wish. They share the cake and the balloons with their mom and dad. They have a lot of fun. + +But not everyone is happy. A poor dog is watching them from behind a bush. He is hungry and lonely. He wishes he had a family and a cake too. He barks softly, but no one hears him. He feels sad. He walks away, looking for some food. He hopes he will find a friend someday. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toy animals. They had a big elephant, a small mouse, a loud lion and a quiet turtle. They made up stories and voices for each animal. + +One day, they decided to play a game. Ben said, "Let's see who can repeat what the animals say. I will be the elephant and you will be the mouse. I will say something and you have to say it back to me. If you make a mistake, you lose." + +Lily agreed. She thought it would be easy. She was good at repeating words. Ben started the game. He made a loud noise with his mouth and said, "I am the biggest and strongest animal in the jungle. No one can stop me." + +Lily repeated, "You are the biggest and strongest animal in the jungle. No one can stop you." + +Ben nodded. He said, "Good. Now, I will say something else. Listen carefully." He made another loud noise and said, "I have a long trunk and big ears. I can spray water and pick up things." + +Lily repeated, "You have a long trunk and big ears. You can spray water and pick up things." + +Ben smiled. He said, "Very good. Now, I will say something very difficult. You have to repeat it exactly. Are you ready?" He made a very loud noise and said, "I like to eat peanuts and bananas. They are yummy and crunchy. But I don't like pineapples. They are prickly and sour." + +Lily tried to repeat, but she got confused. She said, "You like to eat peanuts and bananas. They are yummy and crunchy. But you don't like... um... apples? No, wait... oranges? No, no... what was it?" + +Ben laughed. He said, "You made a mistake. You lose. The word was pineapples. They are prickly and sour. I don't like them." + +Lily pouted. She said, "That was not fair. That was too difficult. You made it up. You don't even know what a pineapple is." + +Ben said, "Yes, I do. I saw one in a book. It is a yellow fruit with green spikes. It looks like this." He drew a picture of a pineapple on a piece of paper. + +Lily looked at the picture. She said, "That is a funny fruit. It looks like a hedgehog. I want to try it. Maybe I will like it." + +Ben said, "Maybe you will. Maybe you won't. But you still lose the game. I am the best at repeating." + +Lily said, "No, you are not. You are just lucky. Let's play again. This time, I will be the lion and you will be the turtle. I will say something very difficult and you have to repeat it. Are you ready?" + +Ben said, "OK. I am ready. Bring it on." + +Lily made a loud roar and said, "I am the king of the jungle. I have a big mane and sharp teeth. I can run fast and hunt prey." + +Ben repeated, "You are the king of the jungle. You have a big mane and sharp teeth. You can run fast and hunt prey." + +Lily said, "Good. Now, I will say something else. Listen carefully." She made another loud roar and said, "I have a loud voice and a brave heart. I can scare away enemies and protect my family." + +Ben repeated, "You have a loud voice and a brave heart. You can scare away enemies and protect your family." + +Lily said, "Very good. Now, I will say something very difficult. You have to repeat it exactly. Are you ready?" She made a very loud roar and said, "I like to sleep in the sun and play with my cubs. They are cute and cuddly. But I don't like hyenas. They are sneaky and mean." + +Ben tried to repeat, but he got confused. He said, "You like to sleep in the sun and play with your cubs. They are cute and cuddly. But you don't like... um... zebras? No, wait... giraffes? No, no... what was it?" + +Lily laughed. She said, "You made a mistake. You lose. The word was hyenas. They are sneaky and mean. I don't like them." + +Ben pouted. He said, "That was not fair. That was too difficult. You made it up. You don't even know what a hyena is." + +Lily said, "Yes, I do. I saw one on TV. It is a brown animal with spots and a laugh. It looks like this." She drew a picture of a hyena on a piece of paper. + +Ben looked +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. But the slide is very tall. They need to climb a ladder to reach the top. + +Tom goes first. He climbs the ladder. He is not afraid. He is brave. He reaches the top. He shouts to Lily. "Look, Lily, I am on the top! I can see the whole park!" + +Lily tries to climb the ladder. But she is too small. She cannot reach the next step. She is sad. She cries to Tom. "Tom, I cannot reach the top! The ladder is too high! Help me, Tom!" + +Tom hears Lily. He looks down. He sees Lily crying. He feels sorry for Lily. He wants to help Lily. He slides down the slide. He runs to Lily. He hugs Lily. He says to Lily. "Don't cry, Lily. You are not too small. You are just the right size. We can find another way to go on the slide. Come, I will show you." + +Tom takes Lily's hand. He leads her to another slide. This slide is not so tall. It has a ramp instead of a ladder. They can walk up the ramp. They can reach the top. They are happy. They go on the slide together. They laugh and smile. They have fun. They are friends. +Lila and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big box under a tree. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" said Ben. + +"Maybe we should not," said Lila. "It is not ours." + +But Ben was curious and pulled the box. He opened it and saw a lot of shiny things. They were jewels and coins and rings. + +"Wow! Look at this!" said Ben. "We are rich!" + +He took some of the jewels and put them in his pocket. He told Lila to do the same. + +"No, thank you," said Lila. "This is wrong. We should leave them alone." + +But Ben did not listen. He wanted more and more. He covered the box with a blanket and said they would come back later. + +But someone saw them. It was the owner of the box. He was a mean man who had stolen the jewels from a store. He was angry and followed them. + +He waited until they were alone and grabbed Ben. He took his jewels and his pocket. He yelled at him and hit him. He said he would call the police. + +Lila heard Ben cry and ran to help him. But it was too late. The mean man had hurt him badly. He saw Lila and ran away. + +Lila hugged Ben and tried to comfort him. She called for help. She was scared and sad. + +The moral of the story is: Do not take what is not yours. It can lead to trouble and pain. Be honest and kind. It is the true way to be happy. +Anna and Ben liked to play in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. One day, they saw a big hill in the park. They wanted to climb it and see what was on top. + +They walked up the hill, holding hands. They saw a big hole in the hill. They heard a loud noise from the hole. It sounded like a roar. + +"What is that?" Anna asked. + +"Maybe it is a dragon," Ben said. "Let's go and see." + +They went closer to the hole. They saw a big, green, scaly head come out of the hole. It had two horns, two wings and a long tail. It had sharp teeth and red eyes. It was an ancient dragon. + +The dragon saw Anna and Ben. It was hungry and angry. It opened its mouth and breathed fire at them. + +"Run!" Anna shouted. + +But it was too late. The fire was too fast and too hot. It burned Anna and Ben. They screamed and fell to the ground. They did not move anymore. + +The dragon ate them. It was happy and full. It went back to the hole and slept. It did not care about the park or the children. It only cared about itself. It was a bad dragon. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Lily has a yellow ball. Ben has a red car. They play in the park. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. The dog sees the yellow ball. The dog runs to the ball and takes it in his mouth. Lily is sad. She wants her ball back. Ben is sad too. He likes the ball. + +The dog runs away with the ball. Lily and Ben run after the dog. They shout, "Stop! Give us the ball!" But the dog does not stop. He runs faster. + +Lily and Ben are tired. They stop running. They sit on the grass. They are sad and worry. They think they will never see the ball again. + +Then, they hear a bark. They look up. They see the dog. The dog is back. He has the ball in his mouth. He drops the ball on the grass. He wags his tail. He wants to play. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They smile. They thank the dog. They pet the dog. They play with the dog and the ball. They share the ball with the dog. They have fun. They are friends. +Lila and Lulu were twins. They liked to play with dolls and dress up. They had many toys and clothes. They were rich. + +One day, a new girl came to their school. Her name was Ria. She had no toys and no nice clothes. She was poor. + +Lila and Lulu did not like Ria. They thought she was dirty and ugly. They did not want to be her friend. They were mean to her. + +"Look at her dress. It is old and torn. She looks like a rag," Lila said. + +"Let's take her doll. She does not deserve it. She is a thief," Lulu said. + +They ran to Ria and snatched her doll. It was the only toy she had. It was a gift from her grandma. She loved it very much. + +"Give it back! Give it back!" Ria cried. + +"No, it is ours now. You can't have it. Go away!" Lila and Lulu said. + +They laughed and ran away with the doll. Ria was very sad. She had no friends and no toys. She felt alone and hurt. + +The next day, Lila and Lulu came to school with the doll. They showed it to everyone. They said it was their new toy. They lied. + +But Ria saw them. She knew it was her doll. She was angry and brave. She went to them and said: + +"That is my doll. You took it from me. You are bad. Give it back!" + +Lila and Lulu were scared. They did not expect Ria to confront them. They did not know what to say. They looked around. Everyone was watching. + +Then, a teacher came. She heard what Ria said. She asked Lila and Lulu: + +"Is this true? Did you take her doll?" + +Lila and Lulu nodded. They were ashamed. They knew they did wrong. + +The teacher was very angry. She said: + +"That is very naughty. You should not take things that are not yours. You should not lie. You should not be mean. You should say sorry to Ria and give her back her doll." + +Lila and Lulu said sorry to Ria and gave her back her doll. They felt bad. They wished they had been nice to her. + +But it was too late. Ria did not forgive them. She did not want to be their friend. She took her doll and walked away. + +Lila and Lulu were left alone. They had no friends and no toys. They felt alone and hurt. They learned a hard lesson. They were not happy. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big mill near the river. They wanted to go inside and see what was there. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go to the mill!" Anna said. + +"No, Anna, it looks scary. Maybe there is a monster inside," Ben said. + +"Don't be silly, Ben, there is no monster. It will be fun. Come on, follow me," Anna said. + +She took Ben's hand and they ran to the mill. They found a door that was open and they stepped inside. It was dark and dusty and they heard a loud noise. + +"What is that noise, Anna?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, Ben, maybe it is the mill working. Let's go and see," Anna said. + +They walked along a corridor and saw a big wheel that was turning. It was connected to a machine that was making flour. They saw a man who was working on the machine. He looked angry and miserable. + +"Who are you, children? What are you doing here?" the man shouted. + +He saw Anna and Ben and he was very mad. He did not like visitors. He wanted to be alone with his flour. He thought they wanted to steal his flour. + +"Go away, children, go away! This is my mill, my flour, my money! You are not welcome here!" the man shouted. + +He grabbed a stick and he ran towards Anna and Ben. He wanted to hit them with the stick. + +"Run, Ben, run!" Anna screamed. + +They turned around and they tried to run away. But they did not see a hole in the floor. They stepped on the hole and they fell down. They screamed and cried, but no one heard them. They were trapped in the hole. The man did not care. He went back to his machine and he forgot about them. + +Anna and Ben were very scared and very sad. They wished they had never gone to the mill. They wished they had listened to Ben. They wished someone would find them and help them. But no one did. They stayed in the hole forever. The end. +Mia and Ben were having breakfast with their mom. They liked to eat cereal with milk and fruit. Mom gave them each a spoon and a bowl. She poured some milk into their bowls and then opened a box of cereal. + +"Look, kids, this is a new cereal. It has stars and moons and rockets. Do you want to try it?" Mom asked. + +Mia nodded and smiled. She liked stars and moons and rockets. She thought they were brilliant. She took a big spoonful of cereal and put it in her mouth. She made a happy sound. + +Ben shook his head and frowned. He did not like stars and moons and rockets. He thought they were silly. He pushed his bowl away. + +"Why not, Ben? Don't you want to try something new?" Mom asked. + +Ben shrugged. He did not know how to say what he felt. He just did not want to eat the new cereal. + +Mom sighed. She did not want to force Ben to eat something he did not like. She took the box of cereal and put it back in the cupboard. She took out another box of cereal. It had flakes and nuts and raisins. She poured some into Ben's bowl. + +"Here, Ben, this is your favorite cereal. You can have this instead. But maybe next time you can try the new cereal. You might like it, you know." Mom said. + +Ben smiled and nodded. He liked flakes and nuts and raisins. He thought they were yummy. He took his spoon and ate his cereal. He made a happy sound. + +Mia looked at Ben and shrugged. She did not understand why he did not like the new cereal. She thought it was brilliant. She ate her cereal and enjoyed the stars and moons and rockets. She made a happy sound. + +Mom smiled and watched her kids. She loved them both. She thought they were brilliant. She ate her cereal and drank her coffee. She made a happy sound. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Anna had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun until Ben saw Anna's chest. It was full of shiny things like rings and necklaces. + +"Can I play with your chest?" Ben asked Anna. + +"No, it is mine. You have your car," Anna said. + +"But I want to see the shiny things. They are pretty," Ben said. + +He tried to grab the chest from Anna, but she held it tight. They started to fight over the chest. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said. She came into the living room and saw the mess. She was not happy. + +"Why are you fighting? You have so many toys to share. Fighting is not nice," Mom said. + +She took the chest from Anna and the car from Ben. She put them on the shelf. + +"You need a time out. Go to your rooms and think about what you did," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben felt sad and sorry. They went to their rooms and sat on their beds. They thought about how they made Mom angry and how they hurt each other. They felt bad. + +After a while, Mom came to their rooms. She saw that they were quiet and thoughtful. + +"Are you ready to say sorry?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom," Anna and Ben said. + +They hugged Mom and said sorry to her. Then they went to the living room and said sorry to each other. They hugged and smiled. + +"Can we play with our toys again?" Ben asked Mom. + +"Yes, you can. But you have to share and be kind. No more fighting, okay?" Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom," Anna and Ben said. + +They took their toys from the shelf and played together. They let each other see the shiny things and the car. They had fun and were happy. Mom was proud of them. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a wild bird. The bird is hurt. It has a broken wing. + +Tim wants to help the bird. He says, "We need to take the bird home. We can give it food and water. We can make it better." Sam wants to keep the bird. He says, "No, we need to keep the bird here. We can make it our pet. We can teach it tricks. It is intelligent." + +Tim and Sam start to fight. They pull the bird from each other. The bird is scared. It bites Sam's hand. Sam cries. Tim says, "See, the bird does not like you. It likes me. I am nice to the bird." Sam says, "No, the bird does not like you. It likes me. I am smart with the bird." + +The bird sees a chance. It flaps its good wing. It flies away. It goes to a tree. It is safe. Tim and Sam are sad. They lose the bird. They say, "We are sorry, bird. We are sorry, brother. We should not fight. We should share." They hug each other. They go home. They learn a lesson. +Lily loved to play basketball with her big brother Tom. She liked to bounce the ball and try to throw it in the hoop. Tom was very good at basketball and he taught Lily many things. He was a wise brother. + +One day, Tom had a big game at school. He wanted to win and make his team proud. He took his best basketball with him and left for the bus. Lily wanted to go with him, but she was too little. She stayed at home with Mom. + +Lily was bored. She looked for something to play with. She saw Tom's old basketball in the garage. It was dirty and flat. Lily thought it was no fun. She decided to make it better. She took some paint and stickers and decorated the ball. She made it colorful and shiny. She was very proud of her work. + +When Tom came back from his game, he was happy. He had won and scored many points. He looked for his old basketball to practice some more. He saw what Lily had done to it. He was very angry. + +"Who did this to my ball?" he shouted. "This was my first basketball! It was very special to me! You ruined it!" + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I wanted to make it pretty for you. I thought you would like it. I love you and your basketball." + +Tom looked at Lily's sad face. He felt sorry for yelling at her. He realized that she was trying to be nice. He hugged her back and said, "I'm sorry, too, Lily. I love you and your basketball, too. You were very creative and kind. You value my things and me. Thank you for your gift." + +They smiled and played with the new ball together. They had fun and learned to share. They were a wise brother and sister. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play with blocks. They build a big city with many houses and roads and cars. They are happy. + +"Look at my city!" Sara says. "It is so big and nice!" + +"I like your city, Sara. But I can make mine bigger and nicer!" Tom says. He adds more blocks to his city. He makes a tall tower. He tries to balance a block on top of the tower. + +"Be careful, Tom!" Sara says. "Your tower is too high. It will fall down and break your city. And mine too!" + +"No, it won't. I am good at balancing. Watch me!" Tom says. He puts the block on the tower. But the block is too heavy. The tower wobbles and falls down. It makes a loud noise. It knocks down many blocks from both cities. Sara and Tom are sad. + +"Look what you did, Tom! You broke our cities! You are bad!" Sara says. She cries. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. I didn't mean to. I wanted to make a nice city too. But I was not good at balancing. I am bad." Tom says. He cries too. + +They hug each other. They say sorry. They pick up the blocks. They start to build a new city together. They are happy again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big tree with red apples. + +"Look, apples!" Anna says. "Can we pick some?" + +"OK, but be careful," their moms say. "Don't climb too high." + +Anna and Ben run to the tree. They find a low branch with two apples. They reach up and pull the apples. They are shiny and sweet. + +"Yum, yum!" Ben says. "These are good apples." + +"Let's share with our moms," Anna says. "They will be happy." + +They run back to their moms. They give them each an apple. + +"Thank you, Anna and Ben," their moms say. "You are very kind." + +Anna and Ben smile. They are proud. They hug their moms. Then they go to play some more. They have a fun day at the park. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bird. The bird has a sharp beak and claws. It is black and white. + +"Look, Sara, a bird!" Tom says. + +"Wow, it is big and sharp!" Sara says. + +They want to see the bird closer. They walk to the bird. The bird sees them. It is not happy. It makes a loud noise. It flaps its wings. + +"Go away, go away!" the bird says. + +Sara and Tom are scared. They run away. The bird chases them. It pecks at their hair and clothes. + +"Help, help!" Sara and Tom say. + +They see a man. The man has a bag of rice. He is fit and strong. He sees the bird. He throws some rice at the bird. + +"Here, bird, eat this!" the man says. + +The bird stops chasing Sara and Tom. It likes rice. It eats the rice. It is full and calm. + +"Thank you, man!" Sara and Tom say. + +"You're welcome, kids!" the man says. "Be careful, that bird is sharp and mean. Don't go near it again." + +Sara and Tom nod. They hug the man. They go back to the park. They play with their toys. They are happy and safe. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toy guns in the backyard. They pretend to be cowboys and robbers. Lily wears a hat and a badge. Ben wears a mask and a scarf. + +"Stop, robber! You are bad!" Lily shouts. She points her toy gun at Ben. "Give me back the money!" + +Ben laughs. He runs away from Lily. He holds a bag of candy. It is the money. He says, "No, no, no! You can't catch me, cowboy!" + +Lily chases Ben. She tries to shoot him with her toy gun. But Ben is fast. He dodges her shots. He jumps over the fence. He hides behind a tree. + +Lily looks for Ben. She can't see him. She hears a noise. It is Ben. He jumps out from behind the tree. He shoots Lily with his toy gun. "Bang, bang, bang!" + +Lily falls down. She pretends to be hurt. She says, "Ow, ow, ow! You got me, robber!" + +Ben runs to Lily. He drops the bag of candy. He says, "I'm sorry, Lily. Are you okay?" + +Lily smiles. She says, "I'm okay, Ben. It's just a game. You are a good robber." + +Ben smiles. He says, "You are a good cowboy. Do you want some candy?" + +Lily nods. She says, "Yes, please. Thank you, Ben." + +They hug. They share the candy. They are happy. They are calm. They like to play together. They are friends. +Sara and Tom were happy. They wanted to celebrate their birthday. They asked their mom and dad to take them to the ocean. They liked the ocean. It was big and blue and had many fish. + +Mom and dad said yes. They packed a cake and some toys and drove to the ocean. Sara and Tom ran to the sand. They built a castle and dug a hole. They laughed and sang. They ate some cake and opened their gifts. + +Then they wanted to swim. They put on their swimsuits and ran to the water. The water was cold and wet and salty. They splashed and kicked and had fun. They saw some waves and wanted to ride them. + +But the waves were too big and strong. They pushed Sara and Tom under the water. Sara and Tom were fearful. They could not breathe. They could not see. They could not hear. They tried to call for mom and dad, but no one heard them. + +Mom and dad were busy. They were talking and reading and napping. They did not see Sara and Tom in trouble. They did not hear their cries. They did not know they were gone. + +Sara and Tom never came back. The ocean took them away. Mom and dad were sad. They cried and screamed and blamed themselves. They wished they had watched Sara and Tom. They wished they had never gone to the ocean. They wished they could celebrate their birthday again. +Anna and Ben were playing with a big box in the garden. They liked to imagine that the box was a spaceship, a castle, or a boat. They took turns to be the captain, the king, or the pirate. + +One day, a new boy moved in next door. His name was Max. He saw Anna and Ben playing with the box and he wanted to join them. But he did not ask nicely. He said, "That's a silly box. Let me play with it. I have better ideas." + +Anna and Ben did not like Max. He was rude. They said, "No, this is our box. We are having fun. You can't play with us if you are mean." + +Max got angry. He tried to take the box away from Anna and Ben. He pushed and pulled and shouted. Anna and Ben pushed and pulled and shouted back. They did not want to share their box with Max. + +Soon, their mums heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. They saw the children fighting over the box. They were not happy. They said, "Stop that, right now. You are all being naughty. You need to learn to play nicely and share. Or you can't play at all." + +Anna and Ben felt sorry. They did not want to be naughty. They liked to play with the box. They said, "We're sorry, mum. We were just imagining. But Max was rude. He did not ask to play. He tried to take our box." + +Max felt sorry too. He did not want to be rude. He just wanted to play with the box. He said, "I'm sorry, mum. I was just curious. But Anna and Ben did not let me play. They said their box was better." + +The mums looked at each other. They said, "Why don't you all try to play together? You can take turns to imagine. You can share your ideas. You can have more fun. But you have to be kind and polite. Can you do that?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, mum. We can do that. We can share our box. We can be friends." + +Max nodded too. He said, "Yes, mum. I can do that. I can share their box. I can be friends." + +The children smiled at each other. They said, "Sorry. Let's play. What do you want to imagine?" + +They decided to imagine that the box was a train. They all got inside the box and pretended to go on a journey. They had fun. They were kind and polite. They were friends. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog. But they do not like to eat their vegetables. Mom always tells them to eat their vegetables, but they say no. + +One day, Mom makes a big salad for lunch. She puts lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, and cheese in a big bowl. She also makes some bread and butter. She calls Lily and Ben to the table. + +"Come on, kids, it's time to eat," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben run to the table. They see the salad and make a face. + +"Yuck, we don't want salad," Lily says. + +"Me neither, salad is gross," Ben says. + +Mom smiles and says, "Salad is good for you. It has vitamins and minerals that make you strong and healthy. And it tastes yummy with bread and butter. Why don't you try some?" + +Lily and Ben shake their heads. They do not want to try the salad. They only want to eat the bread and butter. + +Mom says, "Okay, you can have some bread and butter, but you have to eat some salad first. That's the rule. One bite of salad, then one bite of bread and butter. Deal?" + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They do not like the rule, but they are hungry. They decide to make a deal with Mom. + +"Okay, Mom, we will try the salad, but only one bite," Lily says. + +"Me too, only one bite," Ben says. + +Mom gives them each a plate with some salad and some bread and butter. She also gives them a fork and a knife. + +Lily and Ben pick up their forks. They poke at the salad. They do not know how to eat it. It looks difficult. + +"How do we eat this, Mom?" Lily asks. + +Mom shows them how to use the fork and the knife to cut the salad and put it in their mouths. She says, "It's easy, just like this. See?" + +Lily and Ben watch Mom. They try to do the same. They cut the salad and put it in their mouths. They chew and swallow. They are surprised. The salad is not gross. It is crunchy and sweet and salty. They like it. + +They take another bite. And another. And another. Soon, they finish their salad. They also eat their bread and butter. They are full and happy. + +Mom is proud of them. She says, "Good job, kids, you ate your salad. How did you like it?" + +Lily and Ben smile and say, "We liked it, Mom. It was not difficult. It was yummy. Can we have some more?" + +Mom laughs and says, "Of course, you can have some more. But not yet. You have to wait for dinner. Maybe we can have some more salad then. How about that?" + +Lily and Ben nod and say, "Yes, Mom, that sounds good. We love salad. Thank you, Mom." + +Mom hugs them and says, "You're welcome, kids. I love you." + +They hug her back and say, "We love you too, Mom." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with red apples. Lily wanted to pick some apples for her mom. She asked Ben to help her. + +"Can you give me a boost, Ben? I want to reach the apples. They look so pretty and yummy." + +"Sure, Lily. I will help you. Here, take this basket. We can fill it with apples." + +Ben lifted Lily up and she grabbed an apple. She put it in the basket. She reached for another one, but it was too high. She stretched her arm, but she could not touch it. + +"Be careful, Lily. Don't fall. You have enough apples in the basket." + +But Lily did not listen. She wanted one more apple. She leaned forward and lost her balance. She fell down and hit the ground. She cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! That hurts!" + +Ben ran to her and hugged her. He checked if she was okay. She had a bump on her head and a scratch on her knee. He felt sorry for her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. Are you okay? Do you want me to get a band-aid?" + +Lily nodded. She was still crying. She looked at the basket. It was on the ground, too. Some apples rolled out of it. + +"Look, Ben. Our apples are gone. The basket is empty." + +Ben looked around. He saw a squirrel running away with an apple in its mouth. He saw another one climbing the tree with another apple. He saw more squirrels coming out of the bushes and taking the apples. + +"Hey, stop that! Those are our apples! Give them back!" + +But the squirrels did not listen. They did not yield. They took all the apples and ran away. They left the basket empty and the children sad. + +Lily and Ben learned a lesson. They learned to be happy with what they have and not to be greedy. They learned to share and not to take too much. They learned to be careful and not to hurt themselves. They learned to respect the squirrels and not to take their food. They learned a lot from the apples and the basket. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a blue doll that she liked very much. Max had a staff that he pretended was a magic wand. He wanted to attach something to his staff to make it look more cool. + +"Can I have your doll's hat?" he asked Lily. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily said. "You have your own hat!" + +"But your hat is blue and shiny. It will match my staff. Please, Lily, let me have it!" Max begged. + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to share her hat. She hugged her doll and turned away from Max. + +Max was sad and angry. He wanted the blue hat very badly. He waited until Lily was not looking and then he grabbed the hat from her doll. He quickly attached it to his staff with some tape. + +"Ha! Now I have the best staff ever!" he said. + +Lily heard him and looked at him. She saw her doll's hat on his staff. She was very upset. She ran to him and tried to take the hat back. + +"Give me my hat! You are a bad brother!" she shouted. + +Max did not want to give the hat back. He held his staff high and pushed Lily away. + +"Go away! It is my hat now!" he said. + +They started to fight over the hat. They pulled and tugged and yelled. They did not hear their mom coming into the room. + +"Stop it, both of you!" their mom said. "What is going on here?" + +She saw the hat on the staff and the doll without a hat. She knew what had happened. She was not happy. + +"Max, did you take Lily's hat without asking?" she asked. + +Max looked down and nodded. He knew he had done something wrong. + +"Lily, did you try to hit Max?" she asked. + +Lily looked down and nodded. She knew she had done something wrong too. + +Their mom took the hat from the staff and gave it back to Lily. She took the staff from Max and put it away. + +"You need to learn to share and to ask nicely. And you need to learn to use your words and not your hands. You are both in time out for five minutes. Go to your rooms and think about what you did." she said. + +Lily and Max felt sorry. They said sorry to each other and to their mom. They went to their rooms and sat on their beds. They thought about how to be nicer to each other. They decided to play together again later, but this time with different toys. +Lily and Sam are playing in the park. They have a ball and a top. Lily throws the ball to Sam and he tries to catch it. Sometimes he catches it and sometimes he misses it. They laugh and have fun. + +Then Lily sees a big hill. She wants to roll the top down the hill and see how fast it goes. She says to Sam, "Let's play with the top. Come with me to the hill." Sam nods and follows her. They run to the hill with the top. + +Lily puts the top on the ground and spins it. The top starts to roll down the hill. It goes very fast and makes a buzzing sound. Lily and Sam run after it. They want to catch it before it stops. + +But the hill is steep and bumpy. Lily trips on a rock and falls. She scrapes her knee and it hurts. She cries and says, "Ow, ow, ow! My knee!" Sam hears her and stops running. He turns around and sees Lily on the ground. He runs back to her and says, "Are you okay, Lily? Let me see your knee." + +He looks at her knee and sees a little blood. He says, "Don't worry, Lily. It's not a big cut. We can go to the bench and get a band-aid from my mom. She has some in her bag." He helps Lily get up and they walk to the bench. They forget about the top. It rolls to the end of the hill and stops. It is uncomfortable in the grass. It wishes Lily and Sam would come back and play with it. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a red car and Ben had a leather ball. They liked to share their toys, but sometimes they wanted the same one. + +One day, they both wanted the red car. Lily said, "It's mine, I had it first!" Ben said, "No, it's mine, I like it more!" They pulled and tugged on the car, but neither of them would let go. + +Their mom heard them fighting and came to see what was wrong. She said, "Stop it, you two! You have to share your toys, or I will take them away." Lily and Ben did not listen. They kept on fighting over the red car. + +Their mom got angry and said, "That's it, I've had enough! Give me the red car, now!" She reached for the car, but Lily and Ben held on tight. They did not want to surrender their toy. + +But their mom was stronger and faster. She grabbed the red car and pulled it away from them. She said, "You are both naughty and selfish. You can't play with the red car anymore. Go to your rooms and think about what you did." She took the red car and the leather ball and put them in a closet. + +Lily and Ben cried and screamed. They did not want to go to their rooms. They wanted their toys back. But their mom did not listen. She closed the door and left them alone. Lily and Ben felt sad and sorry. They wished they had shared their toys. They wished they had not fought over the red car. They wished they had not made their mom angry. But it was too late. They had lost their toys and their fun. They had a bad ending. +Tom and Anna went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. Tom liked the lions best, because they were big and loud. Anna liked the monkeys best, because they were funny and smart. + +Then they came to the zebra pen. There were many zebras, with black and white stripes. One zebra was very close to the fence. Tom and Anna wanted to touch it. + +"Can we touch the zebra, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"Only if you are very gentle, Tom," Mom said. "Zebras are shy and can kick if they are scared." + +Tom and Anna nodded. They walked slowly to the fence. They reached out their hands and touched the zebra's soft fur. The zebra looked at them with big brown eyes. It did not run away. It made a snorting sound. + +"Hello, zebra," Anna said. "You are very pretty. Do you like us?" + +The zebra nodded its head. It licked Anna's hand with its tongue. Anna giggled. + +"I think it likes you, Anna," Tom said. "It is very nice." + +Tom and Anna smiled. They petted the zebra some more. They were very happy. They made a new friend at the zoo. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have a radio that plays music and stories. They hear the radio every day and have fun. + +One day, the radio stops working. Tom and Anna are sad. They try to fix the radio, but they cannot. They ask their mom for help, but she says the radio is old and broken. She says they need to buy a new one, but they have no money. + +Tom and Anna miss the radio. They have no music and no stories. They are bored and unhappy. They wish they had the radio again. + +The next day, their mom comes home with a big smile. She has a surprise for them. She gives them a new radio. It is shiny and colorful. It has many buttons and sounds. Tom and Anna are very happy. They hug their mom and thank her. They turn on the radio and hear music and stories. They dance and laugh. + +Tom and Anna are grateful for their mom. They are grateful for the new radio. They learn to appreciate what they have and not to take things for granted. They share the radio with each other and enjoy it every day. They are good twins. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big mill near the park. The mill has a big wheel that spins fast. Anna and Ben want to see the mill. + +They run to the mill and knock on the door. A man opens the door. He is the miller. He makes flour from wheat. He is nice and lets Anna and Ben come in. + +"Hello, children. Do you want to see how I make flour?" he asks. + +"Yes, please!" Anna and Ben say. + +The miller shows them the big machine that grinds the wheat. He puts some wheat in a hopper and turns a switch. The machine makes a loud noise and the wheat becomes flour. The flour comes out of a pipe and fills a bag. + +"Wow, that is fast!" Anna says. + +"Yes, it is. But I have to prepare a lot of flour for the bakery. They make bread and cakes from my flour," the miller says. + +"Can we help you?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, you can. You can carry the bags of flour to the cart outside. But be careful, they are heavy," the miller says. + +Anna and Ben are happy to help. They take turns to carry the bags of flour. They are strong and careful. They put the bags on the cart. The miller thanks them and gives them each a cookie. + +"Thank you, children. You are very helpful. Here, have a cookie. It is made from my flour," he says. + +"Thank you, sir. Your flour is very good. And your cookie is very yummy," Anna and Ben say. + +They wave goodbye to the miller and go back to the park. They eat their cookies and play some more. They had a fun day at the mill. +Tom and Lily were going to visit their grandma in the big building. They liked to ride the elevator, because it was fun and easy. They pushed the button and waited for the door to open. + +When the door opened, they saw a lot of people inside the elevator. There was no room for them. Tom and Lily were sad. They wanted to go with the people. But their mom said, "No, we have to wait for the next one. We have to remain here." + +Tom and Lily did not like to wait. They were bored and hungry. They looked around and saw a big plant in a pot. They wanted to touch it and smell it. But their mom said, "No, don't touch the plant. It is not ours. We have to remain here." + +Tom and Lily sighed. They wondered when the next elevator would come. They hoped it would be soon. They hoped it would be empty. They hoped it would take them to their grandma. They loved their grandma. She always had cookies and stories for them. They wanted to see her and hug her. But they had to remain here. +Sara and Tom were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. Sara had a big hat and a map. Tom had a sword and a spyglass. + +"Look, Tom, I found the treasure!" Sara said, pointing to the armchair. "It has a long cushion and a shiny button. Let's take it to our ship!" + +Tom nodded and ran to the armchair. He tried to lift the cushion, but it was too heavy. He pulled and pulled, but it did not move. + +"Help me, Sara!" he said. "This treasure is too big for me!" + +Sara came to help him. She grabbed the other end of the cushion and pulled with Tom. Together, they lifted the cushion and carried it to the couch. They put it on the couch and smiled. + +"We did it, Tom!" Sara said. "We took the treasure to our ship! We are the best pirates ever!" + +They hugged and cheered. They did not see Mom coming into the living room. She saw the mess they made and frowned. + +"Hey, you two, what are you doing?" she asked. "Why did you take the cushion from the armchair? That's not nice!" + +Sara and Tom looked at Mom. They felt sorry. They did not mean to be bad. + +"Sorry, Mom," they said. "We were playing pirates. We thought the cushion was treasure." + +Mom sighed. She was not angry, but she wanted them to be careful. + +"I see," she said. "Well, playing pirates is fun, but you have to respect the furniture. The armchair is not for taking, it's for sitting. Please put the cushion back where it belongs." + +Sara and Tom nodded. They took the cushion from the couch and put it back on the armchair. They smoothed it and made it neat. + +"Is that better, Mom?" they asked. + +Mom smiled. She was proud of them. + +"Yes, that's better," she said. "Thank you for fixing it. Now, how about we have some cookies and milk? You must be hungry after your adventure." + +Sara and Tom clapped. They loved cookies and milk. They followed Mom to the kitchen. They still felt like pirates, but they also felt like good kids. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. But sometimes they are naughty and make a mess. + +One day, Mom is in the kitchen. She is making tea in a mug. She tells Anna and Ben to be good and not touch her mug. + +But Anna and Ben are curious. They want to see what is in the mug. They sneak to the kitchen when Mom is not looking. They see the mug on the table. It is hot and steamy. + +"Let me see, let me see!" Anna says. She grabs the mug and tries to lift it. But it is too heavy for her. She drops the mug on the floor. It breaks and spills tea everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Ben says. "Mom will be mad!" + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the kitchen. She sees the broken mug and the wet floor. She is angry and sad. + +"Who did this?" Mom asks. "Who broke my mug?" + +Anna and Ben are scared. They do not want to tell the truth. They point at each other. + +"She did it!" Ben says. + +"No, he did it!" Anna says. + +Mom knows they are lying. She is disappointed. + +"That is not nice," Mom says. "You are both naughty. You have to pay for what you did. You have to clean up the mess and say sorry. And no more playing with toys today. You have to go to your room and think about what you did." + +Anna and Ben feel bad. They know they did wrong. They say sorry to Mom and help her clean up the mess. Then they go to their room and sit on their beds. They do not want to be naughty again. They want to be good and make Mom happy. +Tom and Sue like to play with their board. It has many colors and shapes. They can make pictures with the board. One day, they find a big sheet in the closet. It is white and soft. + +"Let's cover the board with the sheet," Tom says. "Then we can pretend it is a snow hill." + +"OK," Sue says. "That sounds fun." + +They take the sheet and the board to the living room. They put the board on the floor and cover it with the sheet. They make a big bump in the middle. + +"Look, we have a snow hill," Tom says. "We can slide on it." + +They take turns sliding on the sheet. They laugh and scream. They have a lot of fun. + +But they do not see that their dog, Spot, is watching them. Spot is a big and hairy dog. He likes to play, too. He thinks the sheet is a toy. He runs to the sheet and jumps on it. He bites and pulls the sheet. He makes a big mess. + +"Spot, stop!" Tom and Sue shout. "You are crazy!" + +But Spot does not stop. He keeps playing with the sheet. He drags the sheet and the board across the room. He knocks over a lamp and a vase. He makes a loud noise. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise. They come to the living room. They see the mess. They see Spot. They see Tom and Sue. + +"What is going on here?" Mom and Dad ask. "Who did this?" + +Tom and Sue look at each other. They look at Spot. They point at Spot. + +"Spot did it," they say. "He is crazy." +Lily and her mom went to the store. Lily saw a shiny ring on a shelf. She liked the ring. It was pink and sparkly. She wanted to have it. + +"Mom, can I have the ring?" Lily asked. + +"Sorry, Lily, we can't buy the ring. It is too much money. We only have money for food and milk." Mom said. + +Lily felt sad. She really wanted the ring. She started to cry. She did not want to leave the store. + +"Please, mom, please!" Lily begged. + +Mom hugged Lily. She tried to make her feel better. + +"I know you like the ring, Lily, but we can't have everything we want. Maybe we can find something else that you like. How about a sticker or a balloon?" Mom said. + +Lily stopped crying. She looked around the store. She saw a sticker with a unicorn on it. She liked unicorns. They were pretty and magical. + +"Can I have the sticker, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, you can have the sticker, Lily. It is only one coin. You can put it on your notebook or your wall." Mom said. + +Lily smiled. She was happy again. She took the sticker and thanked mom. She forgot about the ring. She liked the sticker more. She and mom left the store. They went home. Lily put the sticker on her notebook. She showed it to dad. He liked it too. Lily was proud of her sticker. She was not sad anymore. +Sara loves to polish her shoes. She has many shoes of different colors and shapes. She likes to make them shiny and clean. She thinks they are very fashion. She wants to show them to her friends at school. + +One day, Sara gets a new pair of shoes. They are red and have sparkles on them. They are the most fashion shoes she has ever seen. She is very happy and excited. She polishes them carefully and puts them in a special box. + +The next morning, Sara wakes up early and gets ready for school. She wears her new shoes and a matching dress. She feels very pretty and proud. She says goodbye to her mom and dad and goes to the bus stop. + +On the bus, Sara sees her best friend Lily. Lily is also wearing new shoes. They are blue and have flowers on them. They are also very fashion. Sara and Lily smile at each other and sit together. They talk about their new shoes and how much they like them. + +But then, something bad happens. A boy named Tom, who is very mean and rude, sees Sara and Lily's new shoes. He does not like them. He thinks they are silly and ugly. He decides to make fun of them. He says loud and nasty words to Sara and Lily. He says their shoes are not fashion, but trash. He says they should throw them away and get better ones. He laughs and points at them. He makes them feel very sad and angry. + +Sara and Lily do not know what to do. They want to tell Tom to stop, but they are afraid. They feel like crying. They wish they had not worn their new shoes. They wish they had worn their old ones. + +But then, something good happens. A girl named Mia, who is very kind and smart, sees what Tom is doing. She does not like it. She thinks Tom is being very mean and rude. She decides to help Sara and Lily. She stands up and walks to Tom. She says loud and brave words to Tom. She says his words are not funny, but hurtful. She says Sara and Lily's shoes are very fashion, and they should be proud of them. She says Tom should be sorry and say sorry. She makes him feel very ashamed and sorry. + +Tom stops laughing and pointing. He feels very bad and sorry. He says sorry to Sara and Lily. He says he was wrong and he will not do it again. He walks away and sits quietly. + +Sara and Lily feel very happy and grateful. They say thank you to Mia. They say she is very kind and smart. They say they are glad she is their friend. They hug her and smile. + +They forget about Tom and his words. They remember their new shoes and how much they like them. They feel very pretty and proud. They polish them with their hands and make them shiny and clean. They are very fashion. They show them to their other friends at school. They have a good day. +Sam and Mia were playing knights and dragons in the backyard. Sam had a big shield made of cardboard and Mia had a plastic sword. They pretended to fight the evil dragon that lived in the bush. + +"Roar! I am the dragon and I will eat you!" Mia said, waving her sword. + +"No, you won't! I have a shield and I am brave!" Sam said, holding his shield in front of him. + +They ran around the yard, chasing and dodging each other. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, it started to rain. Big drops of water fell from the sky and wet their clothes and toys. + +"Oh no! The rain is pouring! We have to go inside!" Mia said, dropping her sword. + +"Wait! I have an idea!" Sam said. He grabbed his shield and put it over their heads. "Look! The shield can keep us dry!" + +They ran to the house, using the shield as an umbrella. They laughed and giggled as they reached the door. + +"Wow, Sam, you are so smart! Your shield is very dependable!" Mia said, giving him a hug. + +"Thank you, Mia! You are very brave! You are the best dragon ever!" Sam said, smiling. + +They went inside and changed into dry clothes. They decided to play knights and dragons again, but this time, in the living room. They had a lot of fun. +Sam and Lily were playing with blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and cars. Sam had a big block with a hole in it. He called it zero. He liked to attach other blocks to zero and make it look different. + +"Look, Lily, I made a zero-car!" Sam said, showing his block with four wheels. + +"That's nice, Sam, but I made a zero-house!" Lily said, showing her block with a roof and a door. + +They both smiled and played some more. Then they heard a loud noise. It was raining outside. The rain was wet and cold. They ran to the window and saw the rain. + +"Wow, look at the rain!" Sam said. + +"It's so wet!" Lily said. + +They wanted to go outside and play in the rain. But they knew they had to ask their mom first. They ran to the kitchen and found their mom. + +"Mom, can we go outside and play in the rain?" Sam asked. + +"Please, mom, please!" Lily begged. + +Their mom looked at them and smiled. She knew they liked the rain. But she also knew they had to be careful. + +"Okay, you can go outside and play in the rain, but only for a little while. And you have to wear your raincoats and boots. And you have to stay close to the house. And you have to come back inside when I call you. Do you understand?" their mom said. + +"Yes, mom, we understand!" Sam and Lily said. + +They put on their raincoats and boots and ran outside. They splashed in the puddles and laughed. They saw a rainbow in the sky. They were happy. + +But then they saw something else. They saw their blocks on the grass. They had forgotten to bring them inside. Their blocks were wet and dirty. Their zero block was muddy and broken. They felt sad. + +"Oh no, our blocks!" Sam said. + +"Our zero block!" Lily said. + +They ran to their blocks and picked them up. They tried to clean them and fix them. But they were too wet and too broken. They couldn't attach them anymore. They cried. + +Their mom heard them and came outside. She saw their blocks and hugged them. + +"I'm sorry, my loves, your blocks are ruined. You should have brought them inside before the rain. You have to take care of your toys. They are not for the rain. They are for the inside. Do you understand?" their mom said. + +"Yes, mom, we understand. We are sorry. We were not careful. We were silly. We love our blocks. We love our zero block. But now they are gone." Sam and Lily said. + +Their mom kissed them and said, "It's okay, my loves, you can get new blocks. And you can make new zero blocks. And you can play with them inside. And you can still play in the rain, but only with the right things. Like your raincoats and boots. And your umbrella. And your rubber duck. Do you want to play with your rubber duck in the rain?" their mom said. + +"Yes, mom, we want to play with our rubber duck in the rain!" Sam and Lily said. + +They smiled and dried their tears. They got their umbrella and their rubber duck. They went back to the puddles and played with their rubber duck. They saw the rainbow again. They were happy. + +The end. + +Moral value: Take care of your toys and use them properly. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the field near their home. The field has many rocks of different shapes and colors. Tom and Sue like to pick up the rocks and look at them. + +One day, they find a big rock that is shiny and smooth. Tom says, "This is a good rock. I want to keep it." Sue says, "No, this is my rock. I saw it first." They both pull the rock and try to take it away from each other. + +A man sees them and comes over. He says, "Hello, children. What are you doing with that rock?" Tom and Sue say, "This is our rock. We found it in the field." The man says, "Do you know what kind of rock this is?" Tom and Sue shake their heads. The man says, "This is a quartz rock. It is very hard and can make sparks if you hit it with another rock. It is also very pretty and can be used to make jewelry or decorations." + +Tom and Sue are amazed. They say, "Wow, this is a very special rock. We did not know that." The man says, "Yes, it is. But you know what is more special than a rock? A friend. A friend can help you, share with you, and have fun with you. A rock can only sit there and look nice. If you fight over a rock, you might lose a friend. And that would be very sad." + +Tom and Sue think about what the man says. They look at each other and say, "You are right. A friend is more special than a rock. We are sorry for fighting. We can share the rock and play with it together." The man smiles and says, "That is very smart of you. I am glad you are friends again. Here, I have a gift for you. It is a small knife made of quartz. You can use it to cut things or make marks on other rocks. But be careful, it is very sharp. And remember, always be kind and generous to your friends." + +Tom and Sue thank the man and take the knife. They hug each other and say, "We are happy to have each other and this rock. We will always be friends and share our things." They run back to the field and play with the rock and the knife. They make sparks, cut grass, and draw pictures on the rocks. They have a lot of fun and learn a lot of things. They are smart and happy children. +Anna was a little girl who liked to learn new things. She was very intelligent and knew many words and numbers. She also liked to dress up and wear pretty clothes. She had a red dress and a blue tie that she liked very much. + +One day, Anna went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a boy playing with a ball. He had a green shirt and a yellow tie. Anna thought he looked nice and wanted to play with him. She asked her mom and dad if she could go and say hello. + +They said yes, but told her to be polite and introduce herself. Anna nodded and walked over to the boy. She smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Anna. I like your tie. It's very bright. Can I play with you?" + +The boy looked at her and said, "Hi, I'm Ben. I like your tie too. It's very pretty. Sure, you can play with me. Do you like ball?" + +Anna said, "Yes, I like ball. It's fun to throw and catch. Do you know how to count?" + +Ben said, "Yes, I know how to count. I'm very intelligent too. I can count to ten. Do you want to hear?" + +Anna said, "Yes, I want to hear. I can count to ten too. Maybe we can count together." + +Ben said, "Okay, let's count together. One, two, three..." + +Anna and Ben counted together and played with the ball. They had a lot of fun and became friends. They also learned from each other and shared their ties. Anna and Ben were very happy. They liked to introduce themselves to new people and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and explore nature. One day, he went to the lake with his family. They brought a kayak with them. Timmy was nervous to try it, but his dad helped him get into the kayak. + +As they paddled around the lake, Timmy saw some ducks swimming. He wanted to feed them, so his mom gave him some bread. Timmy tasted the bread and thought it was yummy. The ducks liked it too and came closer to the kayak. + +After feeding the ducks, Timmy and his family paddled back to shore. Timmy was tired but happy. He couldn't wait to go back to the lake and kayak again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy person named Tim. Tim was always cheerful and loved to play with his toys. One day, Tim went to the park to play with his friends. They had so much fun together, running and laughing. + +But then, a big dog came and scared Tim and his friends. They tried to escape, but the dog was too fast. Tim tripped and fell, hurting his leg. His friends tried to help him, but the dog was too close. + +Sadly, the dog attacked Tim and he couldn't escape. His friends were very sad and cried a lot. Tim's cheerful spirit was gone forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was very reliable. He always listened to his owner and never ran away. One day, Max's owner took him for a walk in the park. Max was very excited and wagged his tail a lot. + +Suddenly, Max saw a squirrel and started barking loudly. His owner told him to be quiet because there were other people in the park. Max listened to his owner and became quiet. His owner said, "Thank you, Max. You are a good dog." + +Max was happy to hear that and continued walking with his owner. They met a little girl who was crying. Max's owner asked her what was wrong. The little girl said she lost her toy. Max's owner said, "Don't worry, we will help you find it." They looked everywhere and finally found the toy. The little girl said, "Thank you, Max and Max's owner. You are both very nice." Max wagged his tail happily and his owner smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to look at the stars every night before she went to bed. She would always ask her mom to take her outside to look at the stars. + +One night, Lily and her mom went to a big field to look at the stars. Lily saw a big purple pitch in the field. She wanted to go play on it, but her mom said it was too dark and they had to go home soon. + +The next day, Lily and her mom went back to the field. Lily was so excited to play on the purple pitch. But when they got there, they saw that the pitch was covered in sticky goo. Lily's mom explained that it was tar and it was dangerous to play on. Lily was sad, but she learned that sometimes things that look fun can be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her room was very messy. There was junk everywhere! So, Lily decided to sort her toys into different piles. She put all her dolls in one pile, her cars in another, and her blocks in a third pile. + +After she finished sorting, she felt proud of herself. She looked around and saw that her room was much cleaner now. Then, she saw a delicious cookie on her desk. She took a bite and it tasted so yummy! She thought to herself, "Sorting my toys was hard work, but it was worth it. Now I can play with my toys and eat my cookie in my clean room." + +From that day on, Lily made sure to sort her toys every day. She knew it was important to keep her room clean and tidy. And, of course, she always rewarded herself with a delicious treat afterwards! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and look for bugs. One day, she found an old jar and decided to use it to catch some insects. + +As she was walking around, she saw a big, black beetle crawling on a leaf. "Look, Mommy! I found an insect!" she said excitedly. + +Her mommy came over to see and said, "Wow, that's an old beetle. He looks like he's been around for a while." + +Lily carefully caught the beetle and put him in the jar. She was so happy to have found such an interesting insect. "I love finding bugs," she said to her mommy. "It's so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mom. One day, they were making cookies and Lily's mom asked her to get a tray. + +Lily went to the cupboard and grabbed a big tray. "Is this the right one, Mommy?" she asked. + +Her mom looked at the tray and said, "No, that's too big. Can you guess which one is the right size?" + +Lily looked at the other trays and picked a small one. "Is this one fine, Mommy?" she asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, that's perfect. You're a great helper, Lily!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his ball. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a girl sitting on a bench. Timmy rolled his ball over to her. + +"Hi, my name is Timmy," he said. + +"Hi, Timmy. My name is Sarah," she said quietly. + +"Do you want to play with my ball?" Timmy asked. + +Sarah said, "Sure, but can we play something unusual? I'm tired of playing the same games." + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "Let's roll the ball down the hill and see who can catch it first!" + +They both had so much fun playing this unusual game. They laughed and giggled as they chased the ball. When it was time to go home, Timmy said, "That was the best day ever! Let's play together again tomorrow." + +Sarah smiled and said, "I would like that very much." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to sail on her toy boat. She would sail it in the bathtub, in the pool, and even in the pond near her house. + +One day, Lily's mommy took her to the park. They walked through a big gate to get to the playground. As they played, Lily noticed the sky was getting dark. She asked her mommy if they could go home soon. + +Suddenly, Lily's toy boat floated away from her and sailed towards the pond. She ran after it, but it was too far. Just then, a kind man with a fishing rod saw what happened and offered to help. He caught the boat with his line and gave it back to Lily. She was so happy and thanked him. From that day on, Lily always made sure her toy boat was tied to her wrist when she sailed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside, but her mom always said no when she asked to go outside. One day, Lily asked her mom again if she could go outside to play. Her mom said yes this time and gave her an invitation to play with her friends at the park. + +Lily was so happy and ran to the park. When she got there, she saw a sign that said "No Playing on the Swings." She didn't understand what it meant, so she asked her friend. Her friend explained that it meant they were not allowed to play on the swings. Lily said, "Oh, I see. That sign permits us to play on everything else." + +Lily and her friends had a lot of fun playing on the slide and the monkey bars. When it was time to go home, Lily thanked her mom for the clear permission to go outside and play with her friends. Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you had fun." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going outside to explore. One day, she saw a big, dirty lab in her backyard. + +Lily's mom asked her, "Do you want to go see the lab?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, I want to see the doggy!" + +When they got closer, Lily saw that the lab was covered in mud. She said, "Eww, the doggy is dirty!" + +Her mom explained that the lab liked to play in the mud and that they needed to give him a bath. Lily helped her mom wash the lab and they became friends. From that day on, Lily loved playing with her new furry friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy bow and arrow. One day, Timmy's mom told him to be careful because arrows can be dangerous. + +Timmy went outside to play with his arrow. He saw a bird and wanted to shoot it. But he didn't know how to wrap the arrow in the bow. He tried and tried, but couldn't do it. + +Then, Timmy's friend Billy came over and saw Timmy trying to shoot the bird. Billy said, "I can help you wrap the arrow in the bow." So, they wrapped the arrow and Timmy shot it at the bird. + +But, the arrow went too far and hit a car. The driver of the car got very angry and called the police. Timmy and Billy got in trouble and had to go to jail. They learned that playing with dangerous things can have bad consequences. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike all around the park. His mom always insisted that he wear his helmet to protect his head. Timmy thought his helmet was amazing because it had a cool picture of a superhero on it. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to ride his bike. He saw his friend Billy there too. Billy didn't wear a helmet, but Timmy insisted that he should wear one too. Billy didn't want to wear a helmet because he thought it looked silly. + +Timmy explained to Billy how important it was to wear a helmet to stay safe. Billy finally agreed and put on a helmet. They both had an amazing time riding their bikes and were happy they were wearing their helmets to stay safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a famous lamp named Sparky. Sparky was very bright and loved to shine. One day, Sparky noticed that his light was getting dimmer and dimmer. He didn't know what was wrong, but he knew he needed help. + +Sparky decided to march down the street to ask his friend, the electrician, for help. On his way, he saw a mischievous cat playing with a ball of yarn. Sparky didn't like the cat, but he didn't say anything. + +When Sparky got to the electrician's house, he saw the cat again. The cat was up to no good and had chewed through some wires. Sparky realized that the cat was the reason his light was getting dimmer. + +The electrician fixed the wires and Sparky's light was bright again. Sparky learned that sometimes conflicts can be caused by unexpected things, but it's important to ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little town near a big river. One day, the sun was shining and everything was fine. Suddenly, the river started to rise and rise until it flooded the town. People were scared and didn't know what to do. + +Then, a kind man came to the town and introduced himself. He said he could help the people. He made a plan and worked hard to fix the flood. Everyone was happy and grateful. + +But, after some time, the flood came back even worse than before. The man tried to fix it again, but this time he couldn't. The town was destroyed and people had to leave their homes. It was a sad ending for the town that once was fine. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle with a king and queen inside. The castle had a big door with a guard outside. The guard was very strong and kept the castle safe. + +One day, the king and queen saw that their big chair was broken. They needed to replace it with a new one. The king asked the guard to help find a new chair. The guard was envious because he wanted to sit in the big chair too. + +The guard went out and found a new chair for the king and queen. They were very happy and thanked the guard. The guard felt happy too because he helped the king and queen. From that day on, the guard felt proud to guard the castle and keep it safe. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They saw lots of people and animals there. It was very lively! They saw dogs running and kids playing on the swings. + +Lily's mom said they were going to visit her friend who was also at the park. They walked over to her friend's picnic blanket and sat down. They had yummy snacks and talked about fun things. + +After they finished their snacks, Lily and her mom went to play on the slide. It was so much fun! They slid down and laughed together. Lily loved going to the park and visiting her mom's friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a shiny bracelet on the ground. She put it on her wrist and it sparkled in the sun. + +Lily's mommy called her inside for lunch. She ran to the house, but she tripped and fell. Her knee hurt a lot and there was a big cut on it. Her mommy cleaned it up and put a bandage on it. + +After lunch, Lily went back outside to play. She saw a butterfly in the sky, but it was very distant. She wanted to catch it, but it was too far away. Instead, she played with her bracelet and felt happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard, but one day she noticed something strange. There was a mysterious mop lying on the ground. It seemed like it didn't belong there. + +Lily picked up the mop and looked around, but she couldn't find anyone who might have left it there. She decided to bring the mop inside and show it to her mom. Her mom thought it was strange too, so they decided to put up signs around the neighborhood to see if anyone had lost a mop. + +After a few days, a woman came to their house and said that the mop belonged to her. She was so happy to have it back and thanked Lily and her mom. Lily felt proud that she had helped someone find their lost mop. From that day on, she always kept an eye out for things that seemed out of place in her backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the sand at the beach. He would dig and build sandcastles all day long. One day, Timmy saw a man who couldn't hear anything. The man was deaf. Timmy wanted to help the man. So, he went to his mommy and asked her how to help the man. His mommy told him to use his hands to make signs so that the man could understand him. Timmy went back to the man and used his hands to show him that he wanted to help. The man smiled and Timmy felt happy that he could help him. From that day on, Timmy would always help people who needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and pick cherries from the tree in her backyard. One day, she saw a dark cloud in the sky and knew it was going to rain soon. + +Lily's brother, Max, came outside and asked, "Can I have some cherries, Lily?" Lily replied, "Sure, but don't disturb the tree too much or the cherries will fall off." + +Max picked a few cherries and then accidentally bumped the tree, causing some cherries to fall off. Lily said, "You disturbed the tree, Max! Now we have to pick up the cherries before they go bad." + +As they picked up the cherries, the rain started to pour down. Lily and Max ran inside, happy to have some cherries to eat while they waited for the rain to stop. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went for a walk with his mom. They walked down the street and saw a big, loud truck driving by. Timmy covered his ears because the truck was so loud. + +Suddenly, a dog ran up to them and started barking loudly. Timmy's mom told him to stop and not be scared because the dog was friendly. But Timmy didn't want to walk anymore because he was scared of the dog. + +His mom explained that the dog just wanted to play and they could pet him gently. Timmy slowly walked towards the dog and pet him softly. The dog stopped barking and wagged his tail happily. Timmy and his mom continued their walk with a new furry friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk on the path in the park with her mommy. One day, they saw a silly squirrel teasing a bird. The bird was sad and Lily wanted to help. + +She said, "Squirrel, why do you tease the bird? It's not nice." + +The squirrel said, "I'm sorry. I was just being silly. I won't do it again." + +Lily and her mommy continued walking on the path, happy that they could help the bird. From that day on, Lily always made sure to be kind to all the animals she saw in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a good friend named Max who loved to wave at her every morning. Lily would sit on her favorite chair and wait for Max to come by and wave. Max was a big dog and Lily loved to pet him. One day, Max came to visit and Lily noticed he had a new collar. She said, "Max, you look so good with your new collar!" Max wagged his tail and barked happily. Lily patted Max's head and they both sat on the chair together, waving at each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small house with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy went for a walk in the park. Suddenly, it started to rain really hard. Timmy didn't have an umbrella, so he had to find a shelter. + +He looked around and saw a big tree. Timmy ran to the tree and stood under it. He stared at the raindrops falling on the leaves. He felt safe and dry under the shelter of the tree. After the rain stopped, Timmy went back home and told his mommy and daddy about his adventure in the rain. They were so proud of him for being brave and finding a shelter. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw a wild rabbit hopping on the track. Lily said, "Hello little rabbit, where are you going?" The rabbit replied, "I'm going to my home in the woods. Do you want to come with me?" + +Lily was excited and said, "Yes, I want to come with you!" So, they started walking together on the track. They saw many wild animals like deer, foxes, and birds. Lily said, "This is so much fun! I love being in the wild!" + +Finally, they reached the rabbit's home. It was a cozy burrow underground. The rabbit said, "Thank you for coming with me, Lily. I had a great time with you." Lily replied, "Thank you for showing me around. I had so much fun in the wild. Can we come back again tomorrow?" The rabbit happily agreed and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat fruit, especially apples and bananas. One day, she went for a walk in the forest and saw a furry rabbit hopping around. Lily thought the rabbit was so cute and wanted to follow it. + +So, she started to walk behind the rabbit. The rabbit hopped and Lily followed. They went deeper and deeper into the forest. Lily saw many trees and flowers along the way. She was having so much fun following the furry rabbit. + +Suddenly, the rabbit stopped and turned around. It looked at Lily and hopped away. Lily was sad that the rabbit left, but she was happy she got to follow it for a little while. She decided to eat a juicy apple she had in her pocket and continued her walk in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to get a pan from the cupboard. Lily found the pan and brought it to her mom. + +But the pan was very heavy because it was so fat. Lily didn't like the fat pan because it was hard to hold. She told her mom, "I hate this fat pan, it's too heavy for me." + +Her mom laughed and said, "That's okay, Lily. We can use a different pan that's easier for you to hold." Lily was happy and continued to help her mom cook with the new pan. From that day on, she never had to use the fat pan again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a car named Red. Red loved to drive fast and explore new places. One day, Red was driving and heard a strange noise coming from the engine. Red knew something was wrong and needed a mechanic to fix it. + +Red went to the mechanic and the mechanic looked under the hood. The mechanic found a hidden problem that was causing the noise. The mechanic said it would take some time to fix, but Red was patient. + +After a while, Red got impatient and wanted to leave. The mechanic told Red that if Red left now, the problem would get worse and Red might have to quit driving altogether. Red realized the importance of fixing the problem and waited patiently until the mechanic was finished. In the end, Red was happy and could drive without any problems. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty skirt that she loved to wear. One day, Lily was feeling sad because her skirt looked dull. She wanted to make it look shiny and bright. + +So, Lily went to her mom and asked if they could make her skirt pretty again. Her mom said they could wash it and hang it in the sun to dry. Lily helped her mom wash the skirt and then they hung it outside. + +After a few hours, the sun made the skirt look shiny and new again. Lily was so happy and felt proud of herself for helping her mom. From that day on, she wore her skirt with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a mouse named Mickey. Mickey loved cheese very much. He had a big piece of cheese in his house, but his house was not tidy. It was very messy. + +One day, Mickey's friend came to visit him. His friend said, "Mickey, your house is very messy. You should tidy it up." But Mickey did not want to tidy his house. He wanted to eat his cheese instead. + +His friend said, "Mickey, you should not ignore your messy house. It is important to keep it tidy." But Mickey did not listen. He just wanted to eat his cheese. + +In the end, Mickey's friend left because he could not stand the messy house. Mickey was sad because he lost his friend. He realized that he should have listened and tidied his house. From then on, he always kept his house tidy and his friend came back to visit him. And they all ate cheese together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat avocado. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some. She picked a very heavy one and put it in the cart. + +When they got home, Lily's mommy asked, "Can you help me serve the avocado for dinner?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, I can do it!" She took the avocado and carefully cut it into pieces. She served it on a plate and said, "Look, mommy! I did it all by myself!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "You did a great job, Lily. This avocado is delicious!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Christmas and all the pretty decorations. Her favorite was a shiny red ornament that sparkled in the light. She hung it on the tree all by herself. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend saw the ornament and wanted to take it home. Lily didn't want to share. She thought it was hers and only hers. Her friend went home sad. + +Later that night, Lily went to bed feeling selfish. She knew it wasn't nice to not share. The next day, she went to her friend's house with a surprise. She brought a gift wrapped in shiny paper. Her friend opened it and it was the same shiny red ornament. Her friend was so happy and they played together all day. Lily felt happy too, knowing that sharing was the right thing to do. She closed her eyes that night, feeling proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy asked her if she wanted to bake a cake. Lily said yes because she loved cake. + +Mommy said they needed some ingredients to make the cake. She asked Lily to go to the store with her to buy them. + +At the store, Mommy saw that the sugar was very expensive. She said, "Oh no, this sugar is too expensive. We need to find a cheap one." + +Then, a kind man who worked at the store said, "I can supply you with a cheaper sugar. It's just as good." Mommy was happy and said thank you. They bought the sugar and went home to bake the cake. + +Lily helped Mommy mix the ingredients and put the cake in the oven. When it was done, they both tasted it and it was delicious! Lily said, "This is the best cake ever!" +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They saw many animals there, like birds, dogs, and cats. But Lily saw a filthy animal near the trash can. It was a raccoon. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can we give the raccoon some food?" But her mommy refused. "No, Lily. It's not safe to feed wild animals. They might bite." + +Lily was sad, but she understood. She said, "Okay, mommy. We won't feed the raccoon. But can we give it some water?" Her mommy said, "That's a good idea, Lily. Let's give it some water." And they did. The raccoon drank the water and then ran away. + +Lily was happy that they helped the animal, even if they couldn't give it food. She said, "Mommy, I like helping animals. Can we come back to the park and help more animals?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. We can come back and help the animals anytime." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures with her crayons and write letters to her grandma. One day, Lily saw a little mouse scurrying across the floor. She was scared at first, but then she saw that the mouse was harmless and just wanted to find some cheese. + +Lily decided to draw a picture of the mouse and write a letter to her grandma about it. She told her grandma how cute the mouse was and how it didn't hurt anyone. Her grandma wrote back and said that she used to have a pet mouse when she was a little girl. + +A few days later, Lily saw the mouse again. This time, she wasn't scared at all. She remembered that it was harmless and just wanted to find some cheese. Lily smiled and waved to the mouse as it scurried away. She knew that she would always remember her little mouse friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and look up at the big blue sky. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to come inside for dinner. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to listen to his mom to be safe. + +As Timmy walked inside, he saw his toy soldiers lined up on the floor. "Let's march together!" Timmy said to his toy soldiers. Suddenly, the soldiers began to move and march all around the room. Timmy laughed and clapped his hands in excitement. + +After dinner, Timmy's mom tucked him into bed and asked him about his day. "I saw the sky and played with my toy soldiers," Timmy said. "It was a safe and fun day." His mom smiled and kissed him goodnight. Timmy closed his eyes and fell asleep, dreaming of the big blue sky and his marching toy soldiers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the wind. The wind was strong and made her hair fly around. One day, she saw a mysterious bird with bright feathers. She wanted to play with it, but she didn't know if she could trust it. + +Lily asked her mom if she could trust the bird. Her mom said that if the bird was friendly and didn't hurt her, then she could trust it. So, Lily slowly approached the bird and it didn't fly away. The bird was friendly and they played together in the wind. + +As they played, the wind got stronger and the mysterious bird flew away. Lily was sad, but she knew that she could trust the bird to come back another day. She looked up at the sky and felt the wind on her face. She knew that the wind would always be there to play with her. +Once upon a time, there was a kangaroo named Joey. Joey loved to hop and play with his friends in the forest. One day, Joey met an ignorant rabbit who didn't know how to hop like a kangaroo. Joey promised to teach the rabbit how to hop if the rabbit promised to be his friend. + +The rabbit was excited and promised to be Joey's friend forever. Joey was happy and started to teach the rabbit how to hop. The rabbit was not very good at first, but Joey was patient and kept teaching him. Soon, the rabbit was hopping like a pro! + +From that day on, Joey and the rabbit were best friends. They hopped and played together every day. Joey was happy that he kept his promise to teach the rabbit how to hop and the rabbit was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, especially lollipops. One day, her mom gave her a big, red lollipop. Lily was so happy and excited to receive it. + +But as she was eating the lollipop, she accidentally bit her tongue and felt a lot of pain. She started to cry and her mom came over to ask her what was wrong. + +Lily said, "My tongue hurts so much. But the lollipop was so tasty, I didn't want to stop eating it." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I know it's hard to stop doing something that feels good, but sometimes we have to, especially if it's hurting us. It's important to take care of ourselves and listen to our bodies." + +Lily learned an important lesson that day, and from then on, she made sure to enjoy her treats slowly and carefully, so she wouldn't feel any more pain. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing hide and seek with his friends. One day, Timmy found a prize in the park. It was a jolly balloon that made him very happy. + +Timmy's friend, Billy, came over and saw the balloon. "Wow, that's a cool balloon! Can I play with it too?" Billy asked. "Of course!" Timmy replied happily. + +But then, as they were playing, the balloon suddenly disappeared! Timmy and Billy searched everywhere but they couldn't find it. Timmy was sad because he loved his jolly balloon very much. "Don't worry, Timmy," Billy said. "We'll find it together." And so, they continued searching until they finally found the balloon stuck in a tree. Timmy was so happy to have his jolly prize back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat peanuts, especially the salty ones. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. While they were walking, Lily saw a man sitting on a humble bench. He looked sad and lonely. + +Lily's mom said, "Let's go say hello to him, Lily." + +When they got closer, the man smiled and said, "Hello, little one. Would you like a peanut?" + +Lily recognized the man's kindness and took a peanut from his hand. She ate it and smiled. The man and Lily's mom talked for a while, and Lily played nearby. + +Before they left, the man gave Lily a bag of peanuts to take home. Lily was very happy and thanked the man. As they walked away, Lily's mom said, "Remember, Lily, it's important to be kind to everyone, no matter how humble they may seem." + +Lily nodded and smiled, knowing that she had made a new friend and had learned an important lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a folder that was very heavy. She loved to hold it and carry it around with her wherever she went. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She brought her heavy folder with her and held it tightly. + +While playing, Lily's friends wanted to see what was inside the folder. Lily didn't want to show them because it was her special folder. But her friends kept asking and asking until Lily finally gave in. She opened the folder and showed them all the pretty pictures she had collected. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind came and blew all the pictures out of the folder. Lily tried to hold onto them, but they flew away too fast. She was very sad because all her hard work was gone. From that day on, Lily learned to keep her special things safe and not show them to just anyone. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Tim. Tim loved to play hockey with his friends. They would skate and shoot the puck into the net. Tim was always cheerful when he played hockey. + +One day, Tim's team was losing the game. The other team had more points. Tim's coach told him to surrender and give up. But Tim didn't want to give up. He wanted to keep playing and try his best. + +With only a few minutes left, Tim scored the winning goal! Everyone cheered and Tim was so happy. He knew that he didn't surrender and he played until the end. From that day on, Tim always remembered to never give up and to keep playing until the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily's mommy did the laundry every day. Lily liked to help her mommy with the laundry because she thought the clothes were pretty. One day, Lily wondered if she could wash the clothes all by herself. + +So, Lily asked her mommy if she could try. Her mommy said yes and showed her how to use the washing machine. Lily put the clothes in the machine and added some soap. She turned the machine on and watched the clothes spin around. + +When the laundry was finished, Lily's mommy helped her take the clothes out of the machine. They hung the clothes on the line to dry. Lily was so proud of herself for helping with the laundry. She knew she did a good job because the clothes looked pretty and clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom said to her, "Lily, let's go fill up your cup with some yummy juice." + +Lily and her mom went to the kitchen and poured some juice into Lily's cup. Lily took a sip and said, "Mommy, this juice is delicious!" + +Just then, Lily's dad came in and said, "Have you heard the news? We're going to the park today!" + +Lily was so excited to go to the park with her mommy and daddy. They filled up a basket with snacks and toys and headed out the door. At the park, they had a picnic and played on the swings. Lily thought it was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong dog named Max. Max loved to go for walks with his owner. One day, they went for a walk down the street. Max saw a cat and started to bark. The cat ran away and Max got tired. He started to yawn and his owner knew it was time to go home. Max went to sleep and had happy dreams. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, no matter what the weather was like. One day, it was raining and Lily's mom said she couldn't go outside. Lily was sad and didn't understand why she couldn't play in the rain. + +Lily's mom explained that playing in the rain could make her sick and she didn't want that to happen. Lily was still sad, but she understood. Instead, her mom suggested they make paper dolls inside. Lily was glad to have something to do and started cutting out the dolls. + +As she was cutting, Lily accidentally cut her finger. It hurt a lot and she started to cry. Her mom quickly came to her side and cleaned the cut. She explained that sometimes accidents happen and it's important to be careful when using scissors. + +Lily learned that it's important to listen to her mom and be safe, even if she doesn't always understand why. She was glad to have her mom there to help her when she got hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a big teddy bear. The teddy bear was very kind and loved to hug everyone. One day, a little girl came to the teddy bear and asked for a hug. The teddy bear was happy to hug the little girl and put his gentle arms around her shoulders. The little girl felt very happy and hugged the teddy bear back. From that day on, the teddy bear and the little girl were best friends and hugged each other every day. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play with his pastel-colored toys. One day, Benny went to the park and saw a little girl. She smiled and waved at him. Benny felt happy and waved back. They played together and had so much fun. + +As the sun started to set, Benny knew it was time to go home. He said goodbye to the little girl and waved again. She waved back and Benny felt happy again. On his way home, Benny saw a beautiful pastel-colored flower. He stopped to smell it and felt happy again. + +Benny went to bed that night feeling happy and grateful for his kind friends and the pretty pastel-colored things in his life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted a snack, so she went to the cupboard. The cupboard was wide and tall, but Lily was able to reach the handle. She opened the cupboard and saw some cookies. She wanted a cookie, so she took one and ate it. It was yummy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mom. One day, they ran out of sugar. Lily was sad because she really wanted to bake cookies. But her mom said, "Don't worry, I will supply the sugar we need." + +While they were baking, Lily accidentally knocked over the bowl of whipped cream. It went everywhere! Her mom wasn't angry, but Lily was frightened that she had ruined the cookies. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, we can make more whipped cream and start again." + +In the end, the cookies turned out delicious and Lily was happy. She learned that even when things go wrong, her mom will always be there to supply what they need and make everything better. +Once upon a time, there was a good family. They loved to play together in the park. One day, the little girl said to her mom, "Mommy, can we throw the ball?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, let's throw the ball!" They threw the ball back and forth. The little girl threw the ball really far and her dad had to run to get it. + +After they played, they went home and had dinner together. The little girl said, "I had so much fun throwing the ball with you guys!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Me too, sweetie. We are a good family who loves to play together." And they all hugged each other tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bunny named Floppy. Floppy loved to hop and play in the sunny meadow. One day, Floppy saw a yummy carrot and hopped over to eat it. But when Floppy took a bite, it was too spicy! Floppy regretted not sniffing it first. + +Later that day, Floppy saw a pretty butterfly and chased after it. But when Floppy caught it, the butterfly's wings fell off! Floppy felt bad and wrote a note to say sorry. The note said, "I'm sorry I hurt your wings. Love, Floppy." + +Floppy felt calm after writing the note. Floppy knew it was important to say sorry when you make a mistake. And from that day on, Floppy always sniffed the carrots before eating them. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she saw a dirty mailbox and wanted to clean it. + +Lily went inside and asked her mom for a towel and some soap. Her mom said, "Sure, Lily. What are you going to do?" + +"I'm going to clean the dirty mailbox," Lily said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea. Just be careful." + +Lily went outside and started to stir the soap and water together. She dipped the towel in the mixture and began to scrub the mailbox. After a few minutes, the mailbox was clean and shiny. + +Lily was proud of herself and ran back inside to show her mom. "Look, Mommy! I cleaned the dirty mailbox!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Wow, Lily! You did a great job. I'm so proud of you." + +Lily felt happy and proud too. She learned that even small things like cleaning a mailbox can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who was very anxious. She didn't know what suit to choose for her friend's birthday party. Her mom asked her, "Lily, why are you so worried?" Lily replied, "I don't know which suit to wear for the party." + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, just choose the one you like the most." Lily thought for a moment and finally chose a cute pink dress. She felt happy and confident in her choice. + +At the party, Lily's friend said, "Wow, you look beautiful in that suit!" Lily smiled and felt proud of her decision. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes it's hard to choose, but it's important to trust yourself and pick what makes you happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved drinking tea with her grandma. One day, they made some tea and put it in a big cup. Lily blew on the tea to cool it down, but it was still too hot. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from the kitchen. They went to see what it was and found out that the ice cream they left on the counter had started to melt. Lily was sad because she wanted some ice cream, but her grandma said they could still eat it. + +They sat back down with their tea and ate the melted ice cream. Lily thought it tasted even better than before. From that day on, Lily loved when things would melt because it meant they could still be enjoyed in a different way. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play in the grass. He was very playful. + +One day, Spot saw a shiny rock on the ground. He picked it up and looked at it closely. The rock was very pretty and Spot thought it must be valuable. + +Spot decided to take the rock to his friend, a wise old owl. The owl told Spot that the rock was not valuable, but that the earth they were standing on was very important and valuable. Spot realized that he should take care of the earth and play in it, rather than just looking for shiny rocks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dream about being a princess and having a big castle. One day, her mom gave her a new brush to comb her hair. Lily thought it was easy to use and she brushed her hair every day. + +One night, Lily had a dream that she was in a forest. She saw a squirrel who was trying to find food for the winter. The squirrel couldn't find any food and was very sad. Lily felt bad for the squirrel and wanted to help. In the dream, she gave the squirrel some nuts and the squirrel was very happy. + +When Lily woke up, she remembered her dream and wanted to help the squirrels in the real world. She asked her mom to buy some nuts and they went to the park to feed the squirrels. The squirrels were very happy and Lily felt good for helping them. + +The moral of the story is that it's easy to help others and make them happy, just like how Lily helped the squirrels. And sometimes, our dreams can inspire us to do good things in the real world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a brother named Max. Max was feeling gloomy because it was a rainy day outside. Lily wanted to cheer him up, so she asked him to skip with her. Max didn't want to at first, but Lily kept asking and asking until he finally agreed. They skipped and laughed together until Max forgot all about feeling gloomy. From then on, whenever it was a gloomy day, Lily would ask Max to skip with her and they would both be happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved boats and always dreamed of sailing on a big yacht. One day, Timmy's parents surprised him with a gray yacht for his birthday. Timmy was so happy and couldn't wait to sail it. + +As Timmy and his parents set sail, they noticed the sky was getting dark and the wind was picking up. Timmy's parents told him they needed to hurry back to shore before the storm hit. But Timmy didn't want to leave yet, he was having too much fun. + +Suddenly, the storm hit and the waves started crashing against the yacht. Timmy's parents tried to steer the yacht back to shore, but it was too late. The yacht capsized and Timmy and his parents were thrown into the water. + +Luckily, they were all wearing life jackets and were able to swim to shore. Timmy learned a valuable lesson that day, to always listen to his parents and never take unnecessary risks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very tired because she had been playing all day. Lily's mommy asked her, "Do you want to take a nap?" + +Lily replied, "No mommy, I want to go to the park and play some more." + +Her mommy said, "Okay, but don't lie to me. If you get too tired, we will go home." + +So, Lily and her mommy went to the park. Lily played on the swings and the slide. She had so much fun that she didn't even realize how tired she was. + +After a while, Lily's mommy said, "It's time to go home now. Tomorrow, we will go to the university where mommy works." + +Lily asked, "What is a university?" + +Her mommy explained, "It's a big school where grown-ups go to learn new things and become very smart." + +Lily was excited to go to the university with her mommy the next day. She fell asleep in the car on the way home, dreaming about all the new things she would learn. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy lizard. He always tripped over his own feet and knocked things over. One day, he found a shiny key and decided to see what it unlocked. + +He searched and searched until he found a big door. He put the key in the lock and turned it. The door opened with a loud creak. + +Inside, the lizard found a treasure chest full of glittering jewels and gold. He was so happy that he did a little dance. From that day on, the clumsy lizard was known as the lucky lizard, and he never tripped over his own feet again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a squirrel in her backyard. The squirrel was very fast and climbed up a tree very quickly. Lily wanted to be like the squirrel and climb the tree too. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I climb the tree like the squirrel?" Her mom replied, "No, sweetie. Squirrels are gifted climbers. It's not safe for you to climb the tree." + +Lily was sad, but she still wanted to watch the squirrel. She sat under the tree and watched the squirrel climb up and down. Suddenly, the squirrel stopped and looked at Lily. Lily said, "Hi squirrel! Can you come down and play with me?" + +The squirrel didn't come down, but repeated a chattering noise. Lily didn't understand what the squirrel was saying, but she was happy to have a new friend. From that day on, Lily would visit the tree and talk to the squirrel. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a tree and wanted to climb it. She was so happy when she reached the top, but then she saw a fierce dog below. + +The dog barked and growled at her. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She tried to climb down, but she slipped and fell. Unfortunately, she hurt herself badly and had to go to the hospital. + +From then on, Lily never climbed trees again. She learned that it's important to be careful when playing outside, especially around fierce dogs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write in her notebook. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. She brought her notebook with her so she could draw some pictures. + +While playing, Lily accidentally dropped her notebook on the ground. She didn't mind at first, but then she realized that her notebook was very important to her. It had all her drawings and stories in it. + +Her friends noticed how sad she was and helped her look for the notebook. They found it under a tree and gave it back to Lily. She was so happy and grateful to have her important notebook back. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to take care of the things that are important to you. She always made sure to keep her notebook safe and never let it out of her sight. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a big, shiny bell. She would ring it and giggle every time she heard the sound. + +One day, Lily's friend Emily came over to play. Emily saw the bell and became jealous. She wanted the bell for herself. Lily didn't want to share her favorite toy, but Emily kept asking and asking. + +Finally, Lily decided to let Emily play with the bell. As Emily rang it, she gained a big smile on her face. But then, she accidentally dropped the bell and it broke into pieces. Lily felt sad that her favorite toy was gone, but she learned that sharing is important and that gaining a friend is worth more than gaining a toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a neighbor named Mr. Brown who lived next door. Mr. Brown had a big, brown dog named Max. + +One day, Lily went to visit Mr. Brown and Max. Mr. Brown asked Lily if she wanted to choose a toy to play with. Lily chose a doll and Max chose a chew toy. + +While they were playing, Lily asked Mr. Brown why Max was brown. Mr. Brown explained that Max was born that way and that he loved Max no matter what color he was. + +Lily smiled and said, "I love Max too, even though he's brown." Mr. Brown smiled back and said, "That's very kind of you, Lily. Max and I are lucky to have such a nice neighbor like you." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she put on different clothes and pretended to be a princess. + +Lily's mom asked, "Why are you wearing different clothes?" + +"I'm pretending to be a princess," Lily replied. + +Her mom smiled and said, "You look beautiful in those clothes." + +Lily twirled around in her princess dress and said, "Thank you! I love pretending to be different things." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to search for things in her backyard. One day, she was searching for her favorite toy when she saw a big, hairy onion in the garden. + +Lily was curious about the onion, so she picked it up and examined it closely. She thought it looked funny because it was so hairy. She decided to bring it to her mom and show her what she found. + +When Lily's mom saw the onion, she smiled and told Lily that it was a special kind of onion called a "red onion". She also explained that onions grow in the ground and have lots of layers inside. + +From that day on, Lily loved to search for new things in her backyard. She even started to help her mom plant vegetables like onions, so she could have more things to search for in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max. Max loved playing with his football. He would kick it all around the park and laugh with his friends. Max thought his football was the coolest thing ever. + +One day, Max's football went missing. He searched everywhere but couldn't find it. Max was sad and didn't know what to do. But then, he remembered something his dad had told him. "If you ever lose something, just ask around. Maybe someone else knows where it is." + +So, Max asked his friends if they knew where his football was. And one of them said they saw a little boy with a cool football playing on the other side of the park. Max ran over and sure enough, there was his football! Max was so happy and grateful that he gave the little boy a high-five and they played together for the rest of the day. From that day on, Max always made sure to ask around if he ever lost something again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but it was raining outside. Lily was sad because she couldn't go outside to play. + +Lily's mom noticed that she was miserable and decided to cheer her up. She said, "Lily, let's make some whipped cream for our hot cocoa!" Lily's eyes lit up with joy. + +They went to the kitchen and started to whip the cream. As they were whipping, Lily said, "Mommy, why is the cream wet?" Her mom replied, "We have to keep whipping it until it becomes dry." + +After a few minutes, the cream became dry and fluffy. They put it on top of their hot cocoa and sat by the window, watching the rain. Lily smiled and said, "I'm not miserable anymore. I'm happy we made whipped cream together." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she was playing with her puzzle when her little brother, Jack, came in and wanted to play too. Lily said, "Sure, Jack! But we have to separate the puzzle pieces first so we can both play." + +After they separated the puzzle pieces, they started to put it together. Jack picked up a piece that didn't fit and said, "This piece doesn't fit, Lily!" Lily replied, "That's okay, Jack. We just have to find the piece that does fit." + +While they were playing, their mom came in and gave them a message. She said, "Kids, it's time for dinner!" Lily and Jack were excited to eat and ran to the table. They had a fun day playing together and putting their puzzle together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all by herself. One day, Lily went to the park and saw some other kids playing together. They looked like they were having so much fun! Lily felt worried because she didn't know how to play with them. + +Then, one of the kids came over to Lily and asked if she wanted to play with them. Lily felt happy and excited! They played together and shared their toys. Lily learned that sharing is important because it makes everyone happy. + +After they finished playing, the kids went home. Lily saw that one of the girls had a beautiful veil. She asked if she could try it on. The girl was kind and let Lily wear the veil. Lily felt like a princess! She learned that being kind and sharing can make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a favorite jacket that he wore all the time. One day, Timmy's mom noticed that the zipper on his jacket was broken. She told Timmy that she would take it to the store to get it fixed. + +The next day, Timmy's mom returned with the jacket. The zipper was fixed, but the jacket was dirty. Timmy's mom told him that she would have to polish the jacket to make it clean again. + +Timmy was sad because he couldn't wear his jacket until it was clean. His mom told him that sometimes things need to be fixed or polished before they can be used again. This made Timmy happy because he knew that his jacket would fit him perfectly once it was clean. From that day on, Timmy learned to take care of his things so that they would last a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird liked to build a nest in a big tree. One day, the bird found a twig on the ground. The bird picked up the twig and used it to build a better nest. The bird was happy because it succeeded in making a cozy home. + +The bird had some friends who also lived in the tree. They liked to play games together. One day, they decided to have a race. The bird wanted to win because it was competitive. The race was very close, but in the end, the bird succeeded in winning the race. + +After the race, the bird and its friends rested on a branch. They talked about how fun the race was and how happy they were to be friends. The bird was proud of its success in the race, but it was even happier to have such great friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she went for a walk with her mommy and saw a big red factory. + +"Mommy, what is that big red thing?" asked Lily. + +"That's a factory, sweetie. It's where people make things like toys and clothes," replied her mommy. + +Lily was curious and wanted to see what was inside the factory. So, they went in and saw many machines making different things. It was very noisy and busy inside. + +After a while, Lily felt tired and wanted to relax. "Mommy, can we go home now? I want to relax and play with my toys," she said. + +"Of course, sweetie. Let's go home and have some fun," replied her mommy. + +And so, they went home and Lily played with her toys, feeling happy and relaxed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her grandma. They always had so much fun together. One day, Lily's grandma had to go to the store to buy more flour. She told Lily to stay in the kitchen and be safe. + +Lily was playing with her toys when she saw a stranger at the door. The stranger told her that her grandma had sent him to help bake cookies. Lily didn't know what to do, so she let him in. They baked cookies together, but Lily felt something was wrong. The stranger kept asking her questions and she felt afraid. + +When grandma came back, she saw the stranger and knew he was not a good person. She called the police and the stranger was taken away. Lily was safe, but she felt ignorant for letting a stranger into the house. Grandma told her that it's important to always be careful and not trust strangers. The moral of the story is to always be safe and never talk to strangers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very small, but she was very brave. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to carry a basket of apples up the stairs. Lily was a little bit scared to go up the stairs, but she knew she had to be brave. She picked up the basket and started climbing the stairs. + +As she climbed higher and higher, she felt a little bit more fearful. But she didn't give up! She kept climbing until she finally made it to the top. Lily was so proud of herself! She had carried the basket all the way up the stairs. She gave her mommy a big hug and felt very happy. From that day on, Lily knew that she could do anything if she just tried her best. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big field with lots of other animals. One day, Timmy went to find some food to bring back to his family. He saw a big piece of cheese in a trap. Timmy thought the cheese looked yummy, but he knew it was a trap. + +As Timmy was walking back to his family, he saw a naughty cat named Mittens. Mittens was always trying to catch Timmy and his friends. Mittens saw the cheese in the trap and wanted to eat it too. "Hey Timmy, that cheese looks good. Can I have some?" asked Mittens. + +Timmy knew Mittens was trying to trick him, so he said "No, that cheese is in a trap. It will pinch you if you try to eat it." Mittens didn't listen and went to take the cheese. Suddenly, the trap snapped shut and Mittens got stuck. Timmy ran away and told all his friends about what happened. From then on, Mittens learned to listen to Timmy and the other animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, and she always had a smile on her face. One day, Lily was playing in the park when she saw her friend Timmy crying. + +"What's wrong, Timmy?" Lily asked. + +"I lost my favorite toy," Timmy said, wiping away his tears. + +Lily felt sad for Timmy, so she offered to help him look for his toy. They searched high and low, but they couldn't find it anywhere. + +Suddenly, Lily had an idea. She took out a note from her pocket and wrote a message to all the other children in the park. The note said, "Please help us find Timmy's toy. He's very sad." + +Soon, all the children in the park came to help. They searched together and finally found Timmy's toy. Timmy was so happy, he gave Lily a big hug and said, "Thank you so much, Lily. You're not selfish like some kids." + +Lily smiled and hugged Timmy back. She was happy to have helped her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to travel. She always carried her passport with her when she went on adventures. One day, she went to the airport with her mom and dad to go on a trip. Her mom reminded her to be careful with her passport. + +While they were waiting in line, Lily saw a little boy crying because he lost his passport. She felt sad for him and wanted to help. She went up to him and said, "Don't cry, I can help you. You can repeat after me and we'll find your passport together." They said "passport" together over and over again until they found it on the floor. + +Lily learned that it's important to be careful with important things like passports and to always be kind and helpful to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cherries. One day, she went to the park to play. While she was playing, she saw a shy bunny hiding behind a tree. The bunny was so shy, it wouldn't come out to play with Lily. + +Lily felt sad for the bunny, so she decided to share her cherries with it. She held out a cherry and the bunny blinked its eyes. Then, it slowly came out from behind the tree and ate the cherry. + +From that day on, the bunny wasn't shy anymore. It would come out to play with Lily and they would share cherries together. They became the best of friends and had lots of fun together in the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bunny. He liked to sleep all day and didn't like to move around. One day, he saw a carrot on the other side of the road. He wanted to eat it, but he was too lazy to walk. + +Suddenly, he saw his friend, the tortoise. The tortoise offered to hold the bunny and take him to the other side of the road. The bunny was happy and thanked his friend. + +When they reached the other side of the road, the bunny realized that he forgot his brain at home. He felt sad and didn't know what to do. The tortoise told him not to worry and that they will go back to get his brain. + +The bunny was grateful to his friend and promised to be more active from now on. He also learned that it's important to hold onto your brain and not forget it at home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pasta with sweet sauce. One day, her mom made her favorite pasta for dinner. Lily was so happy and excited to eat it. + +But when her mom poured the sauce on the pasta, it was too much and spilled on the table. Lily's mom quickly cleaned it up and poured a little bit less sauce on the pasta. + +Lily took a bite of the pasta and it was delicious! She ate it all up and asked for more. Her mom poured some more pasta on her plate and Lily happily ate it all. She went to bed with a full tummy and a smile on her face. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip and play outside in the sunshine. One day, her mom made her a soft sandwich for her meal. Lily didn't like the sandwich and threw it away. + +Later that day, Lily started to feel very sick. She had a tummy ache and felt very weak. Her mom took her to the doctor and they found out that Lily had gotten very sick from not eating her meal. The doctor said that Lily needed to eat all her meals to stay healthy. + +Sadly, Lily didn't listen to the doctor's advice and continued to skip her meals. She got sicker and sicker until one day, she became too weak to skip or play anymore. She had to stay in bed all day and her mom had to take care of her. Lily learned that skipping meals was not a good idea and wished she had listened to her mom and the doctor. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat in the ocean. The boat was going very fast, it was speeding! The boat had to go to the harbor to get some food. + +On the way to the harbor, the boat saw a little fish who was stuck in the rocks. The boat stopped and the people on the boat were very compassionate. They wanted to help the little fish. + +The boat went to the harbor and got some food for the people on the boat and the little fish. They went back to the rocks and saved the little fish. The boat was happy to help the little fish and everyone on the boat felt good because they were compassionate. +Once upon a time, there was a bee. The bee liked to fly and do tricks in the air. One day, the bee saw a flower and flew to it. But the bee did not see a spider hiding in the flower. The spider caught the bee in its web. The bee felt foolish for not being careful. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy gun that he loved to play with. The gun had a handle that he could hold tight. One day, Timmy went outside to play with his gun. He saw a bird in a tree and wanted to shoot it. But his mom told him that it's not nice to shoot animals. + +Timmy decided to shoot at a target instead. He aimed his gun and pulled the trigger. The gun made a loud noise and the target fell down. Timmy was so happy that he hit the target. He went to pick it up and saw that the handle was loose. He tried to fix it by holding it tight, but it didn't work. + +Timmy's dad saw that the handle was loose and fixed it for him. Timmy was grateful and hugged his dad tight. From that day on, Timmy played with his gun carefully and never shot at animals again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to spin around and around until she got dizzy. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys. Lily said, "Okay, Mommy!" but she didn't do it. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. They had so much fun, but when it was time for Lily's friend to go home, she said, "Lily, you promised we would clean up before I left." Lily felt bad because she didn't do what she said she would do. She replied, "I'm sorry, I forgot. Let's clean up now." + +After they cleaned up, Lily's friend said, "True friends keep their promises." Lily felt happy that she did the right thing and learned that it's important to keep your promises. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie who loved to fly high in the sky. One day, while flying, Tweetie saw a big tree with a nest on it. She flew down to take a closer look and saw a baby bird with a hurt eye in the nest. + +"Hello, little one. What happened to your eye?" asked Tweetie. + +"I hurt it while playing with my brothers and sisters. It's very delicate," replied the baby bird sadly. + +"Don't worry, I will help you," said Tweetie. She flew off to find some medicine for the baby bird's eye. When she returned, she carefully applied the medicine and stayed with the baby bird until it felt better. + +From that day on, the baby bird and Tweetie became good friends. The moral of the story is that it's important to help others when they need it, especially those who are delicate and need our help. +Once upon a time, there was a big river. In the river, there was a crocodile. The crocodile was very big and had sharp teeth. One day, a little boy went to the river to play. He didn't know there was a crocodile in the water. The crocodile saw the boy and started to swim towards him. The boy was scared and said, "Please don't eat me, Mr. Crocodile!" The crocodile stopped and looked at the boy. The boy was very brave and asked the crocodile if he wanted to play. The crocodile was happy and they played together all day. The boy learned that even unknown creatures can be friendly. +Once upon a time, there was a big field with lots of green grass. The grass was very tall and tickled the feet of the people who walked through it. One day, it started to rain and the grass got very wet. The raindrops fell on the grass and soaked it all up. + +After the rain stopped, the sun came out and made everything lively again. The grass looked very happy and danced in the wind. Some animals came to play in the field, like rabbits and squirrels. They liked the lively grass and ran around in it. + +At the end of the day, the sun went down and it started to get dark. The animals went back to their homes and the grass went to sleep. It dreamed of more rain and more lively days in the big field. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Yesterday, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They played on the swings and had a picnic. It was a fun day. + +But then, Lily realized that she lost her favorite toy bunny. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. She was sad and cried a little bit. + +Later, they went home and Lily tried to forget about her lost toy. But then, she saw her bunny under the couch. She was happy again and hugged her bunny tight. + +But then, something interesting happened. The bunny's eye fell off! Lily was sad again and couldn't play with her bunny anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the rain. He would jump in puddles and splash around. One day, it rained so much that Timmy got soaked! His clothes were all wet and he had to change into dry ones. + +Timmy also loved to play games. He played a game with his friends and they won! They had a victory! Timmy was so happy and proud of his friends. They all hugged and cheered. + +After the game, Timmy and his friends went on an adventure. They walked through a forest and came across an unknown creature. It was big and furry with long claws. They were scared at first, but then they realized it was friendly. They petted it and played with it. It was a fun day for Timmy and his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a happy village. The people were very cheerful and they loved to play together. One day, they decided to make a big cake. They mixed flour, sugar, and eggs together. It smelled so good! + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw a volcano! It was erupting! The villagers were scared. They didn't know what to do. They thought the volcano would destroy their village. + +But then, one of the villagers had an idea. He said, "Let's use the cake to stop the volcano!" Everyone thought he was crazy, but they decided to try it. They brought the cake to the volcano and put it on top. And you know what? It worked! The cake stopped the volcano from erupting. The villagers were so happy and they all ate the cake together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, she found a skeleton on the ground. She was a bit scared at first, but then she remembered that skeletons were just bones and bones couldn't hurt her. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over and asked, "What did you find, Lily?" + +"I found a skeleton," Lily replied. + +Timmy was curious and asked, "What are you going to do with it?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I'm going to take it home and put it in my room. Maybe it will help me gain some courage when I'm feeling scared." + +Later that night, Lily went to bed feeling sleepy. She looked at the skeleton in her room and whispered, "Thank you for keeping me safe." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and daddy. They saw a big, brown dog and Lily wanted to pet it. But her mommy said they didn't have the key to the dog's house, so they couldn't go in. + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a kitty in a tree. She wanted to help the kitty get down, but her daddy said the kitty was too high up. They watched the kitty until it climbed down by itself. + +After their walk, they went home and had dinner. Lily ate all her food and said, "I finish!" Then, they watched a movie, but the sound was too loud and it made Lily's ears hurt. Her mommy said it was too loud for her deaf ears. So, they turned the sound down and Lily was happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little doggy named Max. Max was always running around and playing with his toys. He never wanted to sleep or rest, he was always restless. One day, Max's mommy took him to the park to play. Max had so much fun running around and chasing his ball. After a while, Max got tired and wanted to spend some time with his mommy. They sat down on a bench and Max cuddled up next to her. Max felt happy and safe, and he knew that spending time with his mommy was the best power in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's dad took him to an airshow. Timmy saw a big airplane that could shoot missiles. Timmy didn't like the airplane because it looked dull. + +As they were leaving the airshow, Timmy saw a man who was wearing a uniform. The man looked important. Timmy wanted to talk to the man, so he said "Hi!" The man smiled and said "Hello there!" Timmy was happy because he got to talk to the important man. + +After they got home, Timmy played with his toy cars and trucks. He pretended that his trucks were shooting missiles just like the airplane he saw at the airshow. But Timmy still thought the airplane was dull. From that day on, Timmy loved to talk to important people like the man he met at the airshow. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a man sitting on a bench. He has no shoes, no coat, and no smile. He looks poor. + +"Who is he?" Lila asks Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe he is lost," Ben says. + +They go closer to the man. They want to help him. They listen to him. He tells them his name is Sam. He says he has no home, no family, and no friends. He says he is sad and lonely. + +"That is very sad," Lila says. + +"Yes, it is," Ben says. + +They give him some of their snacks. They share their toys. They tell him stories. They make him laugh. They are kind to him. + +Sam is happy. He says they are good children. He says they are his friends. He thanks them for their help. + +"You are welcome," Lila and Ben say. + +They hug him. They say goodbye. They go back to their parents. + +Their parents are proud of them. They say they did a good thing. They say they did not judge Sam by his looks. They say they listened to his heart. They say they are good friends. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the sun. One day, they find a big rock in the grass. It is gray and smooth and heavy. + +"Look, Ben, a rock!" Lila says. "Let's play with it." + +"OK, Lila, what can we do with it?" Ben asks. + +Lila thinks for a moment. She has an idea. "We can pretend it is a cloud. We can make shapes with it. Like a cat, or a star, or a house." + +Ben likes the idea. He smiles. "That sounds fun. Let's do it." + +They take turns holding the rock and making shapes with it. They use their fingers to draw on it. They laugh and talk about what they see. + +"I see a cat, with big ears and a long tail," Lila says, holding the rock. + +"I see a star, with five points and a bright light," Ben says, holding the rock. + +"I see a house, with a door and a window and a chimney," Lila says, holding the rock. + +"I see a great cloud, that can fly and change and make us happy," Ben says, holding the rock. + +They hug the rock and each other. They are happy. They love their cloud rock. +Tom and his dog Spot like to play together. They use a ball and a stick to have fun. Spot is a loyal dog. He always follows Tom and listens to him. + +One day, Tom and his mom go to the park. They bring Spot with them. Tom sees some other kids playing with a slide and a swing. He wants to join them. He tells Spot to wait for him. + +"Spot, stay here. I will be back soon. Be a good dog," Tom says. + +Spot nods and sits on the grass. He watches Tom run to the other kids. He hopes Tom will come back soon. He misses him. + +But Tom forgets about Spot. He has too much fun with the slide and the swing. He does not see that Spot is sad and lonely. He does not hear that Spot is barking and whining. + +A nice lady sees Spot. She feels sorry for him. She walks to him and pets him. She says, "Hello, little dog. Where is your owner? Are you lost?" + +Spot shakes his head. He points to Tom with his paw. He says, "Woof, woof. That is my boy. He is playing. He left me here." + +The lady smiles. She says, "You are a loyal dog. You love your boy. But he should not leave you alone. He should play with you too. Come on, let's go find him." + +She takes Spot by the leash and walks to Tom. She calls him. "Hey, kid. Is this your dog?" + +Tom turns around. He sees Spot and the lady. He feels ashamed. He says, "Yes, that is my dog. His name is Spot. I am sorry. I forgot about him." + +The lady says, "You should not forget about your dog. He is your friend. He is loyal to you. You should be loyal to him too. You should play with him and take care of him. He needs you." + +Tom nods. He says, "You are right. I am sorry, Spot. I love you. Will you forgive me?" + +Spot wags his tail. He licks Tom's face. He says, "Woof, woof. I forgive you. I love you too. Can we play together?" + +Tom hugs Spot. He says, "Yes, we can play together. You are my best friend. Thank you, lady, for helping me." + +The lady says, "You are welcome. I am glad you learned your lesson. Now, go and have fun with your dog. But remember, be loyal to him." + +Tom and Spot run to the ball and the stick. They play together. They are happy. They are loyal. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a big tree with many flowers. They smelled the flowers and liked them. + +"Look, Lily, there are bees!" Tom said. He pointed to the tree. "They make honey. I like honey. Do you like honey?" + +"Yes, I like honey too. Can we get some?" Lily asked. She wanted to taste the sweet honey. + +"Maybe. But we have to be careful. Bees can sting. That hurts." Tom said. He was serious. He did not want to get hurt. + +They walked closer to the tree. They saw a hole in the trunk. They heard a buzzing sound. They realized it was the bees' home. + +"Hello, bees!" Lily said. She waved to the hole. "Can we have some honey, please?" + +The bees did not answer. They flew out of the hole. They were angry. They did not like Lily and Tom. They wanted to protect their honey. + +"Uh-oh. Run, Lily, run!" Tom said. He grabbed Lily's hand. They ran away from the tree. They heard the bees behind them. + +They reached the house. They slammed the door. They were safe. They were scared. They hugged each other. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Tom asked. He looked at Lily. She had no stings. + +"I'm okay, Tom. Are you okay?" Lily asked. She looked at Tom. He had no stings. + +"I'm okay, Lily. But I'm sorry. We should not have bothered the bees. They need their honey. We have our own honey in the kitchen. Let's go and have some." Tom said. He was sorry. He learned his lesson. + +"Okay, Tom. But next time, let's not go near the bees. They are not our friends. They are serious." Lily said. She agreed. She learned her lesson too. + +They went to the kitchen. They had some honey on bread. They liked it. They were happy. They forgot about the bees. They played some more. +Tommy was a happy boy who liked to play with his toys. He had many toys, but his favorite was a big red car that he could push around and make noises with. He loved his car so much that he never let anyone else touch it, not even his friends or his sister. + +One day, Tommy's mom had to go to work. She was a lawyer who helped people with their problems. She told Tommy to be good and to share his toys with his sister, who was staying home with him and the babysitter. Tommy said yes, but he did not mean it. He hid his car under his bed and told his sister to stay away from his room. + +His sister, Lily, was curious. She wanted to see what Tommy was hiding. She waited until the babysitter was busy in the kitchen, and then she sneaked into Tommy's room. She saw the car under the bed and pulled it out. It was shiny and bright, and it had four wheels and a horn. Lily smiled and decided to play with it. She pushed it around the floor and honked the horn. She was having fun. + +But Tommy heard the noise and ran to his room. He saw Lily with his car and got very angry. He yelled at her and snatched the car from her hands. He said, "This is my car! You can't play with it! You are spoiling it!" + +Lily started to cry. She said, "I'm sorry, Tommy. I just wanted to see it. It's a nice car. Can't we play together?" + +Tommy shook his head. He said, "No, you can't. It's mine, mine, mine! Go away!" + +The babysitter heard the commotion and came to the room. She saw Tommy and Lily arguing and the car on the floor. She said, "What's going on here? Why are you fighting?" + +Tommy said, "She took my car and spoiled it! She's bad!" + +Lily said, "He won't share his car with me! He's mean!" + +The babysitter said, "That's not nice, Tommy. You should share your toys with your sister. She's your family. And Lily, you should ask before you take someone else's toy. That's polite. How about you both say sorry and play nicely?" + +Tommy and Lily looked at each other. They felt a little ashamed. They said sorry and hugged. Then they agreed to play with the car together. They took turns pushing it and honking it. They laughed and had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They were having fun, but then the sky became dark and they heard a loud noise. It was thunder. They were scared and ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. + +Mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, it's just a storm. It will pass soon. Let's go under the big tree and wait for it to stop." She took them by the hand and walked to the tree. They sat under the branches and watched the rain fall. It was wet and cold, but they felt safe with mom. + +After a while, the rain slowed down and the sun came out. Mom said, "Look, there's something beautiful in the sky. Do you see it?" She pointed to the sky and Lily and Ben looked up. They saw a big arc of colors, like a smile. It was a rainbow. They had never seen one before and they were amazed. They said, "Wow, what is that?" + +Mom said, "That's a rainbow. It's a gift from nature. It shows up when the sun and the rain meet. It has many colors, like red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Can you say the colors with me?" She said the colors and Lily and Ben repeated them. They liked the rainbow and tried to touch it, but it was too far. + +Mom said, "The rainbow is not something you can touch, but you can enjoy it with your eyes. It's a sign of hope and happiness. It means the storm is over and everything is fine. Do you like the rainbow?" Lily and Ben nodded and smiled. They said, "We love the rainbow. It's so pretty and bright." + +Mom said, "I'm glad you like it. It's a special moment. Let's take a picture of it, so we can remember it. Do you want to pose with the rainbow?" Lily and Ben agreed and stood up. They hugged each other and smiled. Mom took out her phone and snapped a photo. She said, "You look so cute and chubby. I love you both." She showed them the photo and they laughed. They saw themselves and the rainbow behind them. They said, "We love you too, mom. And we love the rainbow." They hugged mom and thanked her for the photo. They felt happy and warm. They had learned something new and seen something beautiful. They had a wonderful day in the park. +Ben and Mia like to play with blocks. They can build many things with blocks. They can build houses, towers, bridges, and cars. They have fun with blocks. + +One day, they find a big box of cloth in the basement. The cloth has many colors and patterns. Ben and Mia think the cloth is pretty. They have an idea. They can use the cloth to make their blocks more fun. + +They take some blocks and some cloth upstairs. They put the cloth over the blocks. They make tents, curtains, capes, and hats. They pretend to be kings, queens, pirates, and superheroes. They have more fun with blocks and cloth. + +They show their mom and dad what they made. Mom and dad are happy and proud. They say Ben and Mia are very creative and clever. They take pictures of their creations and share them with their friends and family. + +Ben and Mia are happy too. They think their blocks and cloth are the best toys ever. They are popular with their friends and family. They play with blocks and cloth every day. They always find new ways to build and pretend. They never get bored with blocks and cloth. +Anna liked to swim in the pool with her friends. She had a red swimsuit and a yellow hat. She was very good at swimming and could go fast and far. She also liked to play games in the water, like tag and splash. + +One day, a new boy came to the pool. His name was Ben. He had a blue swimsuit and a green hat. He was deaf and could not hear anything. He used his hands to talk to people. Anna wanted to be his friend and play with him. + +She swam over to him and said, "Hi, I am Anna. Do you want to play with me?" But Ben did not hear her. He looked at her and smiled. He made a sign with his hand that meant "hello". Anna did not know what it meant. She tried again, "Do you like to swim? I like to swim a lot." But Ben did not hear her. He made another sign with his hand that meant "yes". Anna did not know what it meant. She felt sad and confused. + +She swam away and found her friends. She told them about Ben. They said, "He is deaf. He can not hear you. He uses his hands to talk. It is called sign language. It is very cool and fun. We can teach you some signs if you want." + +Anna thought about it. She wanted to learn sign language. She wanted to talk to Ben. She wanted to be his friend. She said, "Yes, please teach me some signs. I want to play with him." + +Her friends taught her some signs. They taught her how to say her name, how to ask questions, how to say yes and no, and how to say some words about swimming and games. Anna learned quickly and was happy. + +She swam back to Ben and said, "Hi, I am Anna." She made the sign for her name. Ben saw her and smiled. He made the sign for his name. Anna said, "Do you want to play with me?" She made the sign for play. Ben nodded and made the sign for yes. Anna said, "I like to swim a lot." She made the sign for swim. Ben made the sign for swim and for me too. Anna said, "Let's play tag. You are it." She made the sign for tag and for you. Ben laughed and made the sign for okay. He touched her shoulder and swam away. + +Anna and Ben played tag and splash and had a lot of fun. They learned more signs from each other and became good friends. Anna was glad she learned sign language. She thought it was very cool and fun. She also thought it was very valuable. She could talk to Ben and he could talk to her. They could understand each other and share their feelings and ideas. They could swim and play and laugh together. They were happy. +Anna and Ben were shy kids. They did not like to talk to other kids at school. They liked to play with their toys and books at home. + +One day, their teacher gave them a project. They had to set up a model of a farm with animals and plants. They had to work with a partner. The teacher said they could choose their partner. + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They did not know anyone else in the class. They decided to work together. They nodded and smiled. + +They went to the library and borrowed some books about farms. They learned about cows, pigs, chickens, corn, and apples. They drew a plan of their model. They asked their parents to help them find some materials. They used cardboard, clay, paint, and cotton. + +They worked hard on their model. They made a barn, a fence, a pond, and a tractor. They made animals and plants. They painted and glued everything. They were proud of their model. + +They brought their model to school. They put it on a table in the classroom. They waited for the teacher to see it. + +The teacher came and looked at their model. She smiled and clapped. She said, "Wow, Anna and Ben, this is a wonderful model. You did a great job. You learned a lot about farms. You worked well together. You are very creative. I am very happy with your result." + +Anna and Ben felt happy. They thanked the teacher. They looked at their model. They looked at each other. They were not shy anymore. They had made a new friend. +Tommy liked to play in the kitchen. He liked to open and close the cupboard doors and see what was inside. Sometimes he found pots and pans, sometimes he found cookies and crackers, and sometimes he found nothing at all. + +One day, he opened a cupboard and saw a big, black spider. It had eight long legs and two shiny eyes. Tommy was scared. He screamed and ran away. He did not like spiders. They were creepy and filthy. + +Mommy heard Tommy scream and came to see what was wrong. She saw the spider in the cupboard and smiled. She was not scared of spiders. She liked them. They were helpful and friendly. She picked up the spider gently and put it in a jar. + +She went to Tommy and showed him the jar. She said, "This is a spider. It is not creepy or filthy. It is helpful and friendly. It eats bugs that are bad for the plants. It makes webs that are pretty and strong. Do you want to see?" + +Tommy looked at the jar. He saw the spider move its legs and eyes. He was still scared, but he was also curious. He nodded and said, "Yes, please." + +Mommy opened the jar and let the spider crawl on her hand. She said, "This spider is very soft and gentle. It will not hurt you. Do you want to touch it?" + +Tommy reached out his hand slowly. He touched the spider with his finger. It felt fuzzy and ticklish. He smiled and said, "It is soft and gentle. It will not hurt me." + +Mommy said, "That's right. You are very brave and smart. You accepted the spider. You learned something new. I am proud of you." + +She gave Tommy a hug and a kiss. She said, "Do you want a cookie?" + +Tommy said, "Yes, please." + +They went to another cupboard and found some cookies. They ate them together and laughed. They did not mind the spider. It was helpful and friendly. It was their new friend. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play soccer in the park. Lily has a new ball. It is red and shiny. Ben wants to play with it too. + +"Can I play with your ball?" Ben asks Lily. + +"OK, we can share," Lily says. She is a good friend. She kicks the ball to Ben. + +Ben and Lily take turns to kick the ball. They try to score a goal. They have fun. But then a big dog comes. It is black and thick. It runs to the ball. It grabs the ball with its teeth. It runs away. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Lily shouts. She and Ben chase the dog. They want their ball back. + +The dog is fast. It runs to a fence. It jumps over the fence. Lily and Ben cannot jump over the fence. They are sad. They lost their ball. + +"Sorry, Lily," Ben says. "It was your new ball." + +"It's OK, Ben," Lily says. "It was not your fault. The dog was bad. Maybe we can find another ball." + +Lily and Ben hug. They are still friends. They go to look for another ball. They hope to share and score again. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the forest. They liked to look for mushrooms and berries and make pretend soup. One day, they found a big mushroom that was red and white. It looked like a hat. + +"Wow, look at this mushroom!" Lily said. "It is so pretty and big. I want to take it home and show Mommy." + +"No, I want it!" Ben said. "It is mine. I saw it first. Give it to me!" + +They both pulled on the mushroom and started to fight. They did not see the little mouse that was hiding under the mushroom. The mouse was scared and angry. He wanted to live in the mushroom. He did not like the twins who were loud and mean. + +"Stop it, stop it!" the mouse squeaked. "This is my home. You are hurting it. Go away!" + +Lily and Ben heard the mouse and let go of the mushroom. They looked at the mouse and felt sorry. They did not know that someone lived in the mushroom. They did not value the mouse's home. + +"I'm sorry, little mouse," Lily said. "We did not mean to hurt your home. We were excited and did not think." + +"Me too, I'm sorry," Ben said. "We should not have fought over the mushroom. We should have shared it or left it alone." + +The mouse smiled and nodded. He was glad that the twins were sorry and learned their lesson. He invited them to stay and have some berries with him. They became friends and played nicely. They learned to value the things that belong to others and to respect their feelings. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big hill with many rocks and trees. They wanted to climb to the top and see the sky. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Tom said. "We can do it!" + +Lily nodded. She was not afraid. She liked to try new things. She picked up a stick and used it as a helper. Tom did the same. They started to climb. + +The hill was steep and slippery. Sometimes they fell and hurt their knees. Sometimes they got stuck and had to find another way. But they did not give up. They helped each other and cheered each other. + +"Look, Lily, we are almost there!" Tom said. He pointed to the top of the hill. He could see the blue sky and the white clouds. + +"Wow, Tom, it's so pretty!" Lily said. She smiled and climbed faster. She wanted to see more. + +They reached the top of the hill. They were tired and dirty, but happy. They had succeeded. They hugged and shouted. + +"We did it, Lily! We did it, Tom! We are the best!" + +They looked around and saw the whole park. They saw the swings and the slides and the flowers and the birds. They saw their mom and dad waiting for them. They waved and called. + +"Mom! Dad! Look at us! We climbed the hill!" + +Mom and dad were proud and surprised. They clapped and smiled. + +"Wow, Lily and Tom, you are amazing! You are brave and strong and smart!" + +They came to the hill and hugged them. They gave them water and cookies and kisses. + +"Are you okay? Did you have fun?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom, we are okay. We had fun. We climbed the hill with our sticks. It was hard, but we did it!" Lily said. + +"That's wonderful, Lily. You are a great climber. And you, Tom, you are a great climber too. You are a good team. You helped each other and succeeded." Dad said. + +"Thank you, Dad. We are a good team. We like to help each other. We like to succeed." Tom said. + +They ate their cookies and drank their water. They told mom and dad about their adventure. They were serious and excited. They felt proud and happy. + +They had a good day. They had a good story. They had a good stick. +Lily likes to try new things. She likes to try new foods, new games, and new books. One day, she sees a big clock on the wall. She wonders what it does. + +She asks her mom, "Mom, what is that?" + +Mom says, "That is a clock. It tells us the time. See, the big hand and the little hand move around the numbers." + +Lily says, "Can I try it?" + +Mom says, "No, Lily, you can't try the clock. It is not a toy. It is very important. We need it to know when to eat, when to play, and when to sleep." + +Lily feels sad. She wants to try the clock. She thinks it looks fun. She waits until mom is busy. Then she climbs on a chair and reaches for the clock. She pulls it hard. But the clock is heavy. It falls down and breaks. It makes a loud noise. + +Mom hears the noise and runs to Lily. She sees the broken clock and the chair. She is angry and scared. She says, "Lily, what did you do? You broke the clock! You could have hurt yourself! Why did you do that?" + +Lily starts to cry. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to try the clock. I didn't know it would break. I didn't mean to be bad." + +Mom hugs Lily and says, "I know, Lily. I know you are curious and like to try new things. But you have to be careful and listen to me. Some things are not for trying. They are for looking and learning. Do you understand?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, mom. I understand. I won't try the clock again. I love you, mom." + +Mom says, "I love you too, Lily. You are a nice girl. But next time, please ask me before you try something. OK?" + +Lily says, "OK, mom. I will ask you. Can I try a cookie?" + +Mom laughs and says, "Yes, Lily. You can try a cookie. But only one. And then we have to clean up this mess." + +Lily smiles and says, "OK, mom. Thank you. You are a nice mom." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their ball. One day, they see an elderly man sitting on a bench. He has a big book in his hands. He looks at the book and smiles. + +Anna and Ben are curious. They run to the bench and stare at the book. The book has many pictures of the earth. The earth is round and blue and green. It has mountains and oceans and animals and people. + +"Hello, children," the elderly man says. "Do you like my book?" + +"Yes, sir," Anna says. "What is your book about?" + +"It is about the earth," the elderly man says. "The earth is our home. It is very beautiful and wonderful. But it is also very fragile and needs our care." + +"What does fragile mean?" Ben asks. + +"It means that it can break easily," the elderly man says. "If we are not kind to the earth, we can hurt it. We can make it dirty and sick and sad. We have to protect the earth and love it." + +"How can we protect the earth and love it?" Anna asks. + +"We can do many things," the elderly man says. "We can plant trees and flowers. We can save water and energy. We can recycle and reuse. We can be friendly to the animals and the people. We can learn more about the earth and its wonders." + +Anna and Ben nod. They think the elderly man is very wise and kind. They want to protect the earth and love it too. They ask the elderly man if they can borrow his book. He says yes and gives them his book. He tells them to bring it back when they are done. + +Anna and Ben thank him and hug him. They run back to their mom and dad. They show them the book and tell them what they learned. They say they want to read the book and see more pictures of the earth. They say they want to help the earth and make it happy. + +Mom and dad smile and hug them. They are proud of Anna and Ben. They say they will read the book with them and do things to help the earth too. They say they are lucky to live on such a beautiful and wonderful home. They say they love the earth and each other. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big box on the road. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it together," Lily said. + +"No, I want to open it first," Ben said. He was selfish and did not like to share. + +He pushed Lily away and lifted the lid. He saw a lot of shiny things and grabbed them. He did not care if Lily could see. + +"Wow, look at these!" he said. He held up a necklace, a ring, and a bracelet. "They are mine!" + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to see the shiny things too. She thought Ben was mean. + +"Ben, that's not fair!" she said. "You should share with me. We are twins!" + +Ben did not listen. He put the shiny things in his pocket and ran away. He wanted to keep them all. + +Lily ran after him. She wanted to get some shiny things too. She did not see the car coming on the road. It was fast and loud. + +"Look out, Lily!" a voice shouted. It was their neighbor, Mr. Lee. He saw the twins and the car. He was worried. + +He ran to the road and pulled Lily back. He saved her from the car. He was brave and kind. + +"Thank you, Mr. Lee!" Lily said. She hugged him. She was scared and grateful. + +Mr. Lee smiled and hugged her back. He was glad she was safe. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" he asked. + +"Yes, I'm okay," Lily said. "But Ben is not. He is selfish and took all the shiny things from the box. He did not share with me." + +Mr. Lee frowned. He did not like selfish people. + +"That's not nice, Lily," he said. "You should tell Ben to share with you. Sharing is good. It makes you happy and friendly. I recommend you talk to him and make him understand." + +Lily nodded. She thought Mr. Lee was right. She wanted to be happy and friendly. She wanted Ben to be happy and friendly too. + +She looked for Ben. She saw him sitting on the grass. He was crying. He had lost the shiny things. They had fallen out of his pocket when he ran. He felt sad and sorry. + +Lily went to him. She hugged him. She forgave him. + +"Ben, I'm sorry you lost the shiny things," she said. "But they are not important. You are important. You are my twin. I love you." + +Ben hugged her back. He was sorry too. + +"Lily, I'm sorry I was selfish," he said. "I should have shared with you. You are my twin. I love you too." + +They smiled and kissed. They felt happy and friendly. + +They thanked Mr. Lee again. He smiled and waved. He was happy too. + +He gave them a new box. It had cookies inside. He said they could share them. + +They opened the box together. They saw the cookies. They were yummy and sweet. + +They shared them. They ate them. They enjoyed them. + +They learned a lesson. Sharing is good. It makes you happy and friendly. They recommend it to everyone. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big puddle of mud. They think it looks interesting. + +"Let's hop in the mud!" Lily says. + +"OK!" Tom says. + +They take off their shoes and socks. They run to the puddle. They hop in the mud. They splash and laugh. The mud is wet and sticky. It feels funny on their feet. + +They hop out of the mud. They see a frog. The frog is green and slimy. It hops in the mud too. + +"Hello, frog!" Lily says. + +"Ribbit, ribbit!" the frog says. + +"Can we play with you?" Tom asks. + +The frog nods. It hops out of the mud. It hops to Lily and Tom. They follow the frog. They hop with the frog. They have fun. + +They play until it is time to go home. They say goodbye to the frog. They put on their shoes and socks. They are very dirty. They need a bath. + +They go home. They tell their moms about the mud and the frog. Their moms smile. They say they are glad they had an interesting day. They give them a bath. They clean them up. They hug them. They love them. +Lily and Max love to study the water. They like to see the fish, the ducks, and the boats. One day, they see a big kayak on the shore. It is red and shiny. They want to try it. + +"Can we go in the kayak, Mom?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, but you have to wear these vests," Mom says. She gives them yellow vests that are soft and fluffy. They help them float. + +Lily and Max put on the vests and climb into the kayak. Mom pushes them gently into the water. They use paddles to make the kayak move. They feel the wind and the waves. They see a blue heron and a turtle. They are very happy. + +"This is incredible!" Max says. + +"I love the kayak!" Lily says. + +They paddle back to the shore and hug Mom. They thank her for the fun adventure. They want to study the water again soon. +Lily was a little girl who liked to polish her toys. She had a shiny red car, a yellow duck, and a pink mouse. She used a soft cloth and some water to make them look new and clean. + +One day, she was polishing her mouse when she heard a squeak. She looked at the mouse and saw that it was moving. It was not a toy mouse, but a real mouse! + +"Hello, little girl," the mouse said. "Thank you for polishing me. You are very kind." + +Lily was surprised and scared. She dropped the mouse and ran to her mom. + +"Mom, mom, there is a talking mouse in my room!" she cried. + +Her mom followed her to her room and saw the mouse on the floor. It was still wet from the water and shiny from the cloth. + +"Wow, that is an impressive mouse," her mom said. "How did it get here?" + +"I don't know, mom. I thought it was a toy. It said thank you to me for polishing it," Lily said. + +The mouse looked at them and smiled. + +"Hello, big girl," the mouse said. "I am sorry for scaring you. I was hiding in your toy box. I like your toys. They are very pretty." + +Lily and her mom were amazed. They had never seen a talking mouse before. + +"Where do you come from, mouse?" Lily asked. + +"I come from a faraway land, where all the animals can talk. I was looking for a new home, and I found your toy box. Can I stay with you?" the mouse asked. + +Lily and her mom looked at each other. They felt sorry for the mouse, who had no home. They also liked the mouse, who was polite and friendly. + +"OK, mouse, you can stay with us. But you have to be careful. There are other people and animals who might not like you. And you have to share your toys with Lily," her mom said. + +"Thank you, big girl. Thank you, little girl. You are very nice. I will be a good mouse. And I will help you polish your toys," the mouse said. + +Lily and her mom smiled. They had a new friend. They gave the mouse a hug and a cheese. They named him Sparky, because he was so shiny. They lived happily ever after. +Anna and Ben were bored. They had nothing to do. They looked out of the window and saw a dull landscape. The sky was gray and the grass was brown. There were no flowers or animals to see. + +"Let's move to a different place," Anna said. "Maybe we can find something fun there." + +"OK," Ben agreed. "But where should we go?" + +They put on their coats and shoes and went outside. They walked along the road until they saw a sign. It said "Park". They followed the arrow and soon they reached a big gate. + +"Look, Ben, it's a park!" Anna exclaimed. "Maybe there are swings and slides and sand there." + +They ran inside the park and saw a lot of things to do. There were swings and slides and sand, but also a pond with ducks, a bridge with a troll, and a hill with a castle. The landscape was not dull anymore. It was bright and colorful and full of life. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Ben said. "Let's play here for a while." + +They played and laughed and had a lot of fun. They forgot about their boredom and enjoyed the new landscape. They were happy they moved to a different place. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to act like animals and make noises. Lily was a lion and Ben was a monkey. They ran and jumped and roared and chattered. + +"Look, a big hole!" Ben said, pointing to a hole in the ground. "Maybe there is something inside. Let's go and see." + +Lily followed Ben to the hole. She was curious too. But when they got closer, they saw a net over the hole. It was a trap! + +"Watch out, Ben!" Lily shouted. "It's a trap! Someone wants to catch us!" + +Ben stopped and looked at the trap. He was scared. He did not know who made the trap or why. It was unknown and dangerous. + +"Let's run away, Lily!" Ben said. "We don't want to be caught!" + +Lily and Ben ran away from the trap as fast as they could. They did not stop until they reached their mom and dad, who were sitting on a bench. + +"Mom, Dad, we saw a trap in the park!" Lily said. "It was scary!" + +"A trap?" Mom asked. "What kind of trap?" + +"A net over a hole!" Ben said. "Someone wanted to catch us!" + +Mom and Dad looked at each other. They did not know what to say. They hugged Lily and Ben and told them they were safe. + +"Maybe it was a trap for rabbits or squirrels," Dad said. "But you did the right thing to run away. You should never go near traps. They can hurt you." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were glad they escaped the trap. They decided to play something else. They did not want to act like animals anymore. They wanted to act like superheroes. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they see a big orange ball in the shop. They want the ball very much. + +"Can we have the ball, please?" they ask their moms. + +The moms look at the price tag. It is very high. They shake their heads. + +"Sorry, kids. The ball is too expensive. We cannot buy it," they say. + +Tom and Jen are sad. They cry and beg. They do not listen to their moms. + +"Please, please, please! We need the ball!" they say. + +The moms are angry. They say no again. They take Tom and Jen out of the shop. + +Tom and Jen are still crying. They do not want to go home. They want the ball. + +They see a man with a big bag. He has the orange ball in his bag. He smiles at them. + +"Hey, kids. Do you like the ball?" he asks. + +Tom and Jen nod. They stop crying. They smile too. + +"Yes, we like the ball. Can we have it?" they ask. + +The man nods. He takes the ball out of his bag. He gives it to Tom and Jen. + +"Sure, you can have it. It is a gift for you," he says. + +Tom and Jen are happy. They hug the ball. They thank the man. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are very nice!" they say. + +The man is not nice. He is bad. He has a plan. He wants to take Tom and Jen away. He does not care about the price. He only cares about the kids. + +"Come with me, kids. I have more toys for you. I have a big car. We can go for a ride," he says. + +Tom and Jen do not know the man. They do not know he is bad. They only know he has the ball. They like the ball. They want more toys. They follow the man. + +The moms do not see Tom and Jen. They do not see the man. They are busy talking. They do not know what is happening. + +Tom and Jen go with the man. They get in his car. He drives away. He laughs. + +The end. +Sam and Lily are playing with their blocks. They like to build towers and bridges and houses. They also like to count how many blocks they have. + +"Look, I have ten blocks!" Sam says, holding up his fingers. + +"I have nine blocks," Lily says, showing her fingers too. "But I can make a bigger tower than you!" + +They start to stack their blocks on the floor, trying to make the tallest tower. They count each block as they put it on top. + +"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!" Sam says, finishing his tower. He smiles and claps his hands. + +"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine!" Lily says, putting her last block on her tower. She looks at Sam's tower and frowns. "Your tower is taller than mine!" + +She reaches out to grab one of Sam's blocks, but Sam stops her. + +"No, Lily, that's my block! You can't take it!" Sam says, pulling his block away. + +"But I want it! I want to make my tower taller!" Lily says, trying to grab it again. + +They start to tug and pull on the block, making their towers shake and wobble. They don't see the big dog that comes into the room. The dog sees the blocks and thinks they are toys. He barks and runs towards them, ready to play. + +"Uh-oh, look out!" Sam says, seeing the dog. + +"Doggy, no!" Lily says, dropping the block. + +The dog jumps on the blocks, knocking them over. The blocks scatter and roll on the floor. Sam and Lily scream and run away from the dog. The dog chases them, wagging his tail. + +"Help, help!" Sam and Lily say, hiding behind the couch. + +The dog stops and sniffs the blocks. He picks one up with his mouth and chews on it. He makes it wet and soggy. He spits it out and picks another one. He does the same thing. + +"Yuck, he's making our blocks wet!" Sam says, peeking from behind the couch. + +"We can't play with them anymore. They're not dry, they're wet!" Lily says, making a face. + +They watch the dog ruin their blocks. They feel sad and angry. They wish the dog would go away. + +"Mommy, Daddy, help!" Sam and Lily say, calling for their parents. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. They have many dolls and cars of different colors and shapes. They are creative. They make stories with their toys. + +One day, Lily and Max want to play with the same doll. The doll has long hair and a pink dress. Lily says, "I want to play with her. She is my favorite. I want to make her hair in a new style." Max says, "No, I want to play with her. She is my favorite too. I want to touch her hair and make it curly." + +Lily and Max start to pull the doll. They are angry. They do not want to share. The doll's hair gets messy. The doll's dress gets torn. The doll looks sad. + +Lily and Max stop pulling. They see the doll. They feel sorry. They say, "Oh no, what did we do? We hurt the doll. We are not good friends." They start to cry. + +Then, they have an idea. They say, "Maybe we can fix the doll. Maybe we can make her happy again. Maybe we can be creative together." They look for scissors, glue, and ribbons. They cut the doll's hair and make it short and spiky. They glue the doll's dress and make it colorful and sparkly. They tie ribbons around the doll's neck and wrists. They make the doll look fun and cool. + +Lily and Max smile. They say, "Look, we made a new style for the doll. She looks happy. We are happy too. We are good friends." They hug the doll and each other. They play with the doll and their other toys. They are creative and kind. +Ben and Sam are twins. They like to play cops and robbers. Ben is the cop and Sam is the robber. They run around the house and the yard. They make loud noises and have fun. + +One day, they find a big cookie in the kitchen. It is Mom's cookie. She made it for a friend. Ben and Sam want to eat the cookie. They look at each other and smile. They grab the cookie and run to their room. + +But the cookie is too big for their hands. It falls on the floor and splits in two. Ben and Sam are sad. They broke Mom's cookie. They hear Mom coming. They are scared. They hide under the bed. + +Mom sees the cookie on the floor. She is angry. She knows Ben and Sam took it. She goes to their room and looks for them. She sees their feet under the bed. She says, "Come out, you naughty boys. You took my cookie and split it. You are not cops and robbers. You are bad boys." + +Ben and Sam come out from under the bed. They are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We wanted to eat the cookie. We did not mean to split it. We love you, Mom." + +Mom hugs them and says, "I love you, too, Ben and Sam. But you should not take things that are not yours. That is not nice. And you should not split things that are not yours. That is not good. You should be proud of being good boys, not bad boys." + +Ben and Sam nod and say, "We are sorry, Mom. We want to be good boys. We want to be proud of being good boys. Can we help you make a new cookie for your friend?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can help me make a new cookie for my friend. That is very kind of you. Come on, let's go to the kitchen and make a new cookie. And maybe, if you are good, you can have a small piece of the cookie, too." + +Ben and Sam are happy. They follow Mom to the kitchen. They help her make a new cookie. They are proud of being good boys. They are proud of being good helpers. They are proud of being good twins. +Emma loves balloons. She has many balloons in her room. She likes to play with them and make them fly. But one day, her favorite balloon pops. It makes a loud noise and scares Emma. She cries and runs to her mom. + +"Mom, mom, my balloon is broken!" Emma says, holding the balloon in her hand. + +"Oh, honey, I'm sorry. What happened?" Mom asks, hugging Emma. + +"I don't know. It just popped. Can you fix it, please?" Emma begs, looking at Mom with her big eyes. + +Mom smiles and wipes Emma's tears. She takes the balloon and looks at it. She sees a small hole in it. + +"I'm afraid I can't fix this balloon, sweetie. It has a hole and the air came out. But I have an idea. Why don't we make a new balloon out of this one?" Mom says. + +"How?" Emma asks, curious. + +Mom takes a pair of scissors and cuts the balloon into two pieces. She ties one piece around Emma's wrist like a bracelet. She ties the other piece around her own wrist like a bracelet too. + +"Look, now we have matching balloon bracelets. Aren't they adorable?" Mom says, showing Emma. + +Emma smiles and nods. She likes the balloon bracelets. They are colorful and shiny. She hugs Mom and says, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best. I love you." + +"I love you too, Emma. And I love your balloon bracelets. They are very special. Just like you." Mom says, kissing Emma's cheek. + +They go to the living room and play with the balloon bracelets. They make them swing and dance. They have fun and laugh. Emma forgets about her broken balloon. She is happy with her mom and her new balloon bracelets. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the classroom. They have many toys and books. They share and help each other. + +One day, they find a big red ball. It is shiny and soft. They want to play with it. They take turns to roll it and bounce it. They have fun. + +But then, Tom comes. Tom is mean. He does not like to share. He sees the ball and wants it. He runs to Lily and Ben and grabs the ball. He says, "This is mine! Go away!" + +Lily and Ben are sad. They ask Tom to give the ball back. They say, "That is not nice! We found the ball first. We can play together." + +But Tom does not listen. He laughs and runs away. He rubs the ball on his face. He says, "This is my ball! It is so soft and shiny. I am proud of it. You can't have it!" + +Lily and Ben chase Tom. They want to get the ball back. They run fast. But Tom is faster. He runs out of the classroom. He runs to the street. + +He does not see the car. The car is big and fast. It honks and brakes. But it is too late. It hits Tom and the ball. + +Tom and the ball fly in the air. They land on the ground. They are broken and bloody. Lily and Ben stop and scream. They are scared and sad. + +The end. +Lily was sad. She had a bad day at school. Some kids were mean to her and took her crayons. She cried on the bus and did not want to talk to anyone. + +When she got home, her mom saw her face and gave her a big hug. "What's wrong, my sweet girl?" she asked. + +Lily told her mom what happened. Her mom listened and comforted her. She said, "I'm sorry you had a bad day. Those kids were not nice. But you are a good and kind girl. I love you very much. And I have something for you." + +She took Lily to the kitchen and showed her a dish. It was a cake with pink frosting and sprinkles. Lily's eyes lit up. She loved cake. It was her favorite treat. + +"Happy birthday, Lily!" her mom said. "This is for you. You are four years old today. You are growing up so fast. I'm so proud of you." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She felt better. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you too. Can I have a piece of cake?" + +Her mom nodded and cut a slice for her. They sat down and ate the cake together. It was sweet and yummy. Lily felt happy. She had a good mom and a good cake. She forgot about the bad day. She thought, "This is a good birthday." +Lily liked to play the piano. She liked to make loud sounds and sing with them. But the piano was in the big room, where Mom and Dad said no. They said the big room was dirty and had many things that could hurt Lily. + +One day, Lily saw that Mom and Dad were busy. They were in the kitchen, making food. Lily thought this was her chance to play the piano. She ran to the big room and opened the door. She saw the piano and smiled. She climbed on the stool and started to press the keys. + +But Lily did not see the big spider on the piano. The spider was angry that Lily made noise. It crawled on the piano and bit Lily's hand. Lily screamed and let go of the keys. She looked at her hand and saw a red spot. It hurt a lot. + +Mom and Dad heard Lily scream and ran to the big room. They saw Lily crying and the spider on the piano. They were scared and angry. They picked up Lily and took her to the car. They said they had to go to the doctor. + +"Why did you go to the big room, Lily?" Mom asked. "We warned you not to go there. It is dirty and dangerous. You could have been very sick or worse." + +Lily felt sorry and sad. She wished she had listened to Mom and Dad. She wished she had not played the piano. She wished the spider had not bitten her. She wished she could go back and do things differently. But it was too late. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toys in their room. Sam has a big box of cars and Ben has a big box of animals. They have fun making noises and racing and pretending. + +One day, Mom says she needs to find a file. A file is a thing with papers inside. Mom has many files in her office. She says the file is thick and has a red cover. She says the file is very important and she needs it for work. + +Sam and Ben want to help Mom. They go to her office and look for the file. They see many files on the shelves and on the desk. They try to find the one that is thick and red. They ask each other, "Is this the file? Is this the file?" + +They pick up some files and look at them. They are not thick and red. They are thin and blue or green or yellow. They put them back. They keep looking. + +They find a file that is thick and red. They are happy. They say, "This is the file! This is the file!" They take the file and run to Mom. They say, "Mom, we found the file! We found the file!" + +Mom is happy too. She hugs Sam and Ben and says, "Thank you, boys! You are very helpful! You are very smart! You found the file!" She opens the file and sees the papers she needs. She smiles and says, "This is the file! This is the file!" + +Sam and Ben are proud. They helped Mom. They found the file. They are good brothers. They go back to their room and play with their toys. They have fun. +Lily was a little girl who loved to play. She had many toys and books and games, but her favorite thing was to pretend. She liked to pretend she was a princess, or a pirate, or a superhero. She had a big imagination and an amazing smile. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with her friend Max, who lived next door. She asked her mom if she could go, and her mom said yes, but only after she took a nap. Lily did not like naps. She thought they were boring and a waste of time. She wanted to play now, not later. So she had an idea. She told her mom she was going to lie down in her bed, but she did not. She sneaked out of her window and ran to Max's house. + +Max was happy to see Lily. He had a new toy, a big red truck that made loud noises and had flashing lights. He showed it to Lily and they decided to play with it in the street. They had a lot of fun, zooming and honking and pretending to be drivers. They did not see the car that was coming fast. They did not hear the horn that was warning them. They did not feel the impact that hit them. + +Lily's mom was worried. She went to check on Lily and saw that her bed was empty. She looked out of the window and saw the police and the ambulance and the crowd. She ran outside and saw the blood and the broken toys and the bodies. She screamed and cried and wished she had made Lily take a nap. She wished she had not lied. She wished she had not played. She wished she had her amazing smile back. +Lily and Max were eager to play with the new toy train that their dad had brought home. They ran to the living room and opened the big box. Inside, they found a shiny red engine, a long green wagon, and many pieces of track. + +"Wow, this is awesome!" Max said. "Let's build a big loop around the sofa." + +"OK, but I want to be the driver," Lily said. "You can be the passenger." + +They started to snap the track pieces together, but soon they ran into a problem. There was not enough space to make a loop around the sofa. The track ended under the coffee table, and there was no way to connect it back to the engine. + +"Uh-oh, what do we do now?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe we can move the coffee table," Max suggested. + +They tried to push the table, but it was too heavy and did not budge. + +"Or maybe we can make a smaller loop inside the sofa," Max said. + +They tried to rearrange the track, but it was too tight and the train could not move. + +"Or maybe we can make a straight line across the room," Max said. + +They tried to stretch the track, but it was too short and the train fell off the edge. + +They looked at each other and sighed. They had tried everything, but nothing worked. They were sad and frustrated. + +"Let's discuss," Lily said. "Maybe we can find a solution together." + +They sat down on the floor and thought hard. They looked around the room and noticed something. + +"Hey, look!" Lily said. "There is a big rug under the sofa. Maybe we can use it." + +They pulled the rug out from under the sofa and spread it on the floor. They realized that the rug was big enough to fit the whole track and the train. + +"Wow, this is perfect!" Max said. "Let's build a loop on the rug." + +They quickly assembled the track on the rug and placed the engine and the wagon on it. They turned on the switch and watched the train go round and round. + +"Yay, we did it!" Lily said. "We are the best train builders ever." + +They smiled and hugged each other. They were happy and proud. + +They played with the train for a long time, taking turns to be the driver and the passenger. They had a lot of fun and forgot about their problem. + +They learned that by discussing, they could find a solution together. They also learned that by using what they had, they could make something new. They were eager to play with the train again and again. +Tom was a boy who liked to write letters. He wrote letters to his friends, his family, and his toys. He liked to draw pictures and stickers on his letters. He always hoped to get letters back. + +One day, he wrote a letter to a huge lion. He saw the lion on TV and thought he was cool. He asked the lion if he liked to roar and play. He said he wanted to be his friend. He put his letter in a big envelope and mailed it. + +He waited and waited for a reply. He checked the mailbox every day. He asked his mom and dad if they saw a letter for him. They said no. He was sad. + +After many days, he finally got a letter. It was from the lion. He was so happy. He ran to his room and opened it. He saw a picture of the lion. He smiled. He read the letter. It said: + +"Dear Tom, thank you for your letter. I like to roar and play. I want to be your friend too. I am hungry. Can I come to your house and eat you? Love, Lion." + +Tom was scared. He screamed. He ran to his mom and dad. He showed them the letter. They were scared too. They locked the doors and windows. They called the police. + +But it was too late. The lion was outside. He saw Tom's house. He smelled Tom's letter. He roared. He jumped. He broke the door. He ran inside. He found Tom and his mom and dad. He ate them. + +The end. +Jenny and Tom were playing with their dolls. They liked to dress them up and make them talk. Jenny had a lot of pretty clothes for her dolls, but Tom only had one old shirt. He wanted to make a new shirt for his doll, but he had no thread. + +"Can I have some of your thread, Jenny?" Tom asked. "Please, I want to sew a shirt for my doll." + +"No, you can't," Jenny said. "This is my thread. I need it for my dolls. Go away." + +Tom felt miserable. He thought Jenny was mean. He wished he had some thread of his own. He looked around the room and saw a big ball of thread on the shelf. It belonged to their mom, who liked to knit. Tom had an idea. + +He climbed on a chair and reached for the ball of thread. But he was too small and he slipped. The ball of thread fell down and rolled away. It hit Jenny's dolls and made them fall over. It also hit a vase and broke it. Water and flowers spilled on the floor. + +"Tom, what did you do?" Jenny screamed. "You ruined my dolls and mom's vase. You are so bad." + +Tom was scared. He didn't mean to make a mess. He just wanted some thread. He ran out of the room and hid under the bed. He heard Jenny crying and mom coming. He wished he could send the ball of thread back to the shelf. He wished he could say sorry to Jenny and mom. He wished he had a friend to play with. +Tom is a big boy who likes to polish his toy cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He makes them shiny and clean with a soft cloth. He is proud of his cars and puts them on a shelf in his room. + +One day, his uncle Bob comes to visit. Uncle Bob has a big mustache that is curly and brown. He likes to play with Tom and make funny noises. He sees Tom's cars and picks one up. He says, "What a nice car! Can I have it?" + +Tom is angry. He says, "No, that is my car! Give it back!" He tries to grab the car from Uncle Bob, but Uncle Bob is stronger. He holds the car high and says, "But I like it so much! It matches my mustache!" + +Tom starts to cry. He says, "You are mean! You are not my friend!" He runs to his mom and tells her what happened. Mom is calm. She says, "Don't worry, Tom. Uncle Bob is just teasing you. He will give you back your car. He loves you and wants to make you laugh." + +She goes to Uncle Bob and says, "Bob, please give Tom his car. He worked hard to polish it and he is very upset. You can play with another toy if you want." Uncle Bob says, "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make him cry. Here, Tom, take your car. It is very shiny and beautiful. You are a good boy." + +He gives Tom his car and hugs him. He says, "I'm sorry, Tom. I was just joking. You are my friend. Do you want to play with me?" Tom wipes his tears and smiles. He says, "OK, Uncle Bob. You can play with me. But don't take my cars again. They are mine." Uncle Bob says, "OK, Tom. I won't take your cars again. They are yours. Can I play with your truck?" Tom says, "Yes, you can play with my truck. But be careful. It is also polished." They play together and have fun. Mom watches them and smiles. She is happy. +Tim and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big red ball on the other side of the fence. They wanted to play with it. + +"Let's go get the ball," Tim said. + +"But we are not allowed to go out of the fence," Lily said. "We will be in trouble." + +Tim did not listen. He climbed over the fence and ran to the ball. He kicked it and laughed. + +Lily was scared. She saw a big dog coming out of the house. The dog was hungry and angry. It barked and chased Tim. + +"Help! Help!" Tim shouted. He dropped the ball and ran back to the fence. He tried to climb over, but the dog was too fast. It bit his leg and pulled him down. + +Lily ran to the gate and opened it. She called for help. She saw their mom coming out of the house. She was worried and angry. + +"Tim, Lily, what are you doing?" Mom said. "You are in big trouble!" + +She ran to the dog and shouted at it. The dog let go of Tim and ran away. Mom picked up Tim and hugged him. He was crying and bleeding. + +"I'm sorry, Mom," Tim said. "I wanted to play with the ball. I did not see the dog." + +Mom took Tim and Lily inside the house. She cleaned Tim's wound and put a bandage on it. She gave them some cookies and milk. + +"You are very lucky, Tim," Mom said. "The dog could have hurt you more. You should never escape from the garden without permission. You could get in trouble or danger." + +"I know, Mom," Tim said. "I will not do it again. I love you, Mom." + +"I love you too, Tim," Mom said. "And you, Lily. You were very brave and smart. You helped Tim escape from the dog. You are a good sister." + +Lily smiled and hugged Tim and Mom. They were happy and safe. They learned a lesson. They did not want to escape from the garden again. +Mia and Leo were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big basket of muffins on a bench. They were hungry and wanted to eat them. + +"Can we have some muffins?" Mia asked Leo. + +"I don't know. Maybe they belong to someone else," Leo said. + +They looked around, but they did not see anyone. The muffins smelled good and looked yummy. + +"Let's take one each. No one will notice," Mia said. + +She reached for a muffin, but Leo stopped her. + +"Wait. What if the person who left them here comes back? They might be sad or angry. How would you feel if someone took your muffin?" Leo said. + +Mia thought for a moment. She remembered how she felt when she lost her favorite toy. She felt bad and cried. + +"You are right, Leo. We should not take the muffins. Maybe the person who left them here is compassionate and wants to share them with someone who needs them more," Mia said. + +They decided to leave the muffins alone and play with their ball instead. They had fun and forgot about the muffins. + +Soon, an old lady came back to the bench. She saw the basket of muffins and smiled. She was happy that no one had taken them. She had baked them for the children at the orphanage. She was compassionate and wanted to make them happy. + +She picked up the basket and walked to the orphanage. She gave the muffins to the children and they thanked her. They enjoyed the muffins and felt loved. +Lily and Ben love to watch movies with their mom and dad. They have a big TV in the living room and a soft couch to sit on. Sometimes they watch funny movies, sometimes they watch scary movies, and sometimes they watch sad movies. But no matter what movie they watch, they always have popcorn. + +Popcorn is their favorite snack. It is crunchy and salty and yummy. Mom and dad provide popcorn for them every time they watch a movie. They have a big machine that makes popcorn. They put some corn and oil and salt in the machine and turn it on. Then they hear a loud pop, pop, pop sound. That means the popcorn is ready. + +They fill a big bowl with popcorn and share it with Lily and Ben. They also have some juice or water to drink. They sit on the couch and cuddle with their mom and dad. They watch the movie and laugh or scream or cry. They enjoy the popcorn and the movie and the family time. They think popcorn and movies are great. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They pretended to be chefs and made cakes and pies with flour and water. They also liked to touch the shiny things on the oven, even when their mom told them not to. + +One day, mom was busy in the living room and did not see what the twins were doing. Lily and Ben turned on the oven and put their hands inside. They wanted to feel the heat and see the fire. They did not know that the oven was very hot and could hurt them. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" they cried as they pulled their hands out. They had red marks and blisters on their fingers and palms. They ran to mom and showed her their hands. Mom was very angry and scared. She took them to the bathroom and put cold water and cream on their hands. She also gave them a hug and a kiss. + +"Why did you do that, Lily and Ben?" she asked. "You know the oven is dangerous and you should never touch it. You could have burned yourselves badly. You were very stupid and naughty." + +"We're sorry, mom," they said. "We wanted to see the fire and feel the heat. We didn't think it would hurt us. We won't do it again, we promise." + +Mom sighed and said, "I'm glad you're sorry, but you have to be more careful and listen to me. The oven is not a toy. It is a tool for cooking food. You can only use it when I'm with you and I say it's okay. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, mom, we understand," they said. + +They learned their lesson and never touched the oven again. They also said sorry to the oven for making it suffer. They realized that the oven was not their enemy, but their friend. They still liked to play in the kitchen, but they used safer things like spoons and bowls. They also helped mom bake real cakes and pies sometimes, and they enjoyed eating them together. They were happy and smart twins. +Lily loved sunflowers. She liked how they were big and bright and looked like the sun. She had a sunflower seed that her grandma gave her. She wanted to grow her own sunflower. + +She asked her mom to help her. They dug a hole in the garden and put the seed in. They covered it with dirt and watered it. They put a stick next to it with a sign that said "Lily's sunflower". Lily was very happy. + +Every day, Lily checked on her seed. She watered it and talked to it. She said "Please grow, sunflower. I want to see you." She waited and waited. One day, she saw a tiny green thing poking out of the dirt. She was so excited. She ran to her mom and said "Mom, mom, look! My sunflower is growing!" + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said "That's wonderful, Lily. You are a good gardener. Let's watch it grow together." They went to the garden and looked at the green thing. It was a sunflower sprout. Lily clapped her hands and said "Yay, sunflower!" + +Every day, the sunflower sprout grew bigger and bigger. It grew leaves and a stem and a bud. Lily watched it with wonder. She said "You are so strong, sunflower. You are almost as tall as me." She measured herself with the stick. The sunflower was almost as tall as the stick. + +One morning, Lily woke up and saw something amazing. The sunflower bud had opened. It was a big, bright, yellow flower. It looked like the sun. It smiled at Lily. Lily smiled back. She ran to the garden and hugged the sunflower. She said "You are so beautiful, sunflower. You are my friend." She kissed the sunflower. + +Her mom came out and saw the sunflower. She said "Wow, Lily. You did it. You grew a sunflower. I'm so proud of you." She hugged Lily and the sunflower. She said "Let's celebrate. Let's make a sunflower cake and invite grandma." Lily nodded and said "Yes, let's do that. Grandma will love it." + +They made a cake and decorated it with sunflower seeds and frosting. They invited grandma and had a sunflower party. They ate cake and sang songs and told stories. They thanked the sunflower for being so lovely. They applauded the sunflower. The sunflower nodded and said "Thank you, Lily. Thank you, mom. Thank you, grandma. You are my family." They all smiled and said "We love you, sunflower." They were very happy. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing near the river. They liked to throw stones and watch the water splash. Sometimes they saw fish or ducks or frogs. They also liked to look at the big bridge that crossed the river. It was very high and long and had many cars and trucks on it. + +One day, they decided to go closer to the bridge and see what it was like. They walked along the river bank until they reached a path that led to the bridge. Lily was excited and ran ahead. Ben was nervous and followed slowly. He did not like the noise and the smoke from the cars and trucks. He wished they stayed by the river. + +Lily reached the bridge and climbed on a railing. She wanted to see the river from above. She waved at Ben and shouted, "Look, Ben, look how high I am!" + +Ben looked up and saw Lily on the railing. He felt scared and angry. He yelled, "Lily, get down! You will fall! You are being silly!" + +Lily did not listen. She laughed and said, "No, Ben, I am having fun! You are being a baby!" + +She leaned over the railing to see the water better. But she leaned too much and lost her balance. She screamed as she fell off the railing and towards the river. + +Ben screamed too. He ran to the railing and looked down. He saw Lily splash into the water. He did not know what to do. He cried and shouted, "Help! Help! Lily fell in the water! Help!" + +Some people on the bridge heard Ben's screams and came to help. They called the police and the firemen and the ambulance. They tried to calm Ben down and comfort him. They told him they would find Lily and save her. + +Ben hoped they were right. He hoped Lily was okay. He wished they never went to the bridge. He wished they stayed by the river. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play in the yard. They had a big ball that they kicked and threw to each other. One day, they saw a new fence around the neighbor's house. The fence was very high and thick. They could not see what was behind it. + +Tom and Sam were curious. They wanted to know what was behind the fence. They decided to measure the fence with their ball. They threw the ball over the fence and waited for it to come back. But it did not come back. They threw another ball over the fence and waited for it to come back. But it did not come back either. They threw all their balls over the fence and none of them came back. + +Tom and Sam were sad. They had no more balls to play with. They wondered where their balls went. They knocked on the neighbor's door and asked for their balls. The neighbor was not happy. He said that he had a big dog behind the fence. The dog liked to catch and chew the balls. He showed them the balls that were all broken and torn by the dog. + +Tom and Sam were sorry. They said that they did not know that there was a dog behind the fence. They said that they were just curious and wanted to measure the fence. The neighbor said that they should not throw things over the fence without asking. He said that they should respect other people's property and privacy. He said that he would give them back their balls if they promised not to do it again. + +Tom and Sam learned their lesson. They promised not to throw things over the fence again. They thanked the neighbor and took their balls. They realized that curiosity can sometimes lead to trouble. They decided to play with their balls in their own yard and not bother the neighbor and his dog. They were happy to have their balls back and to have a good neighbor. +Tim and Kim like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They have fun with their friends and their toys. But sometimes, they hear a harsh whistle. That means they have to stay where they are and wait for their mom. + +The whistle comes from a big man in a blue shirt. He is a guard. He watches the park and makes sure no one gets hurt. He blows his whistle when he sees something bad. Like a dog that runs too fast, or a ball that goes too far, or a kid that climbs too high. + +Tim and Kim do not like the whistle. It hurts their ears and makes them scared. They do not want to do something bad. They want to play and have fun. But they also do not want to make the guard angry. He looks mean and talks loud. He tells them to stay and not move until he says so. + +One day, Tim and Kim are playing with their kite. They run and let the kite fly high in the sky. They watch the kite dance and twist in the wind. They laugh and clap and cheer. They do not see the whistle in the guard's hand. He blows it hard and loud. He points at the kite and yells at Tim and Kim. + +"Stay! Stay! That kite is too big! It can hit the wires! It can cause a fire! Stay and bring it down! Now!" + +Tim and Kim are shocked and scared. They do not want to cause a fire. They do not want to lose their kite. They do not want to upset the guard. They try to pull the kite down, but the wind is too strong. The kite pulls back and flies higher. The guard blows his whistle again and again. He walks towards Tim and Kim. + +Tim and Kim do not know what to do. They hold the kite string and cry. They wish the guard would stop whistling and yelling. They wish the wind would stop blowing and the kite would come down. They wish their mom would come and help them. They wish they could play in the park without the harsh whistle. +Sara likes to read books. She has many books in her room. She reads them every day. She learns new things from the books. She also likes to look at the pictures. + +One day, Sara's mom comes to her room. She sees books everywhere. On the bed, on the floor, on the desk. She is not happy. She says to Sara, "Sara, you need to tidy your room. Put your books on the shelf. Do not leave them around. They will get dirty or lost." + +Sara does not want to tidy her room. She wants to read more books. She says to her mom, "But mom, I like my books. I want to read them all. I do not have time to tidy them." + +Her mom says, "Sara, you can read your books later. First, you need to shut them and put them on the shelf. Then, you can choose one book to read. But only one. You need to sleep soon. It is getting dark." + +Sara sighs. She knows her mom is right. She shuts her books and puts them on the shelf. She tries to make them look neat. She picks one book to read. It is her favorite book. It has a story about a princess and a dragon. She shows it to her mom. + +Her mom smiles. She says, "That is a good book, Sara. I like that book too. You can read it with me. But first, let me give you a hug. You did a good job. You made your room tidy. I am proud of you." + +Sara hugs her mom. She feels happy. She says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love my books." +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. But sometimes they would fight over their toys. One day, they both wanted the same train. Ben said, "It's mine!" and Lily said, "No, it's mine!" They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +Mom heard the noise and came to their room. She was not happy. She said, "Stop fighting, you two! You have to share your toys. If you can't play nicely, you will have no train at all." She took the train and put it on a high shelf. Ben and Lily were sad and angry. They did not say sorry to each other. + +That night, Ben and Lily had a dream. They dreamed that they were on a real train, going to a fun place. They saw animals and flowers and mountains. They were happy and excited. They wanted to tell each other what they saw. But they could not. They were in different cars, and the doors were locked. They tried to open them, but they could not. They felt lonely and scared. + +They woke up and realized it was a dream. They looked at each other and felt sorry. They said, "I'm sorry, I love you." They hugged and smiled. They decided to share their toys and play nicely. They did not want to be apart again. + +Mom came to their room and saw them happy. She was glad. She said, "Good morning, my sweeties. How was your night?" Ben and Lily said, "We had a dream. A train dream. But it was not a good dream. We were alone and we missed each other." Mom said, "Oh, I'm sorry. That sounds scary. But I'm glad you are together now. Do you want to play with the train today?" Ben and Lily said, "Yes, please!" Mom said, "Okay, but you have to share it and be kind. Can you do that?" Ben and Lily said, "Yes, we can!" They thanked Mom and took the train. They played with it and had fun. They did not fight anymore. They had an ordinary day, but it was a good day. +Lily and Ben went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. Lily liked the elephants best. She wanted to hold their trunks and feed them peanuts. + +"Can I hold an elephant, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"No, sweetie, they are too big and strong. You can only look at them from here," Mom said. + +Lily was sad. She wanted to touch the elephants. She saw a small fence near the elephant house. She thought maybe she could go closer and hold an elephant. + +She ran to the fence and climbed over it. She did not see the sign that said "Do not enter". She did not hear Mom and Dad calling her name. + +She walked to the elephant house and saw a baby elephant. It was cute and gray. It had a long trunk and big ears. Lily smiled and reached out her hand. + +The baby elephant saw Lily and was curious. It moved its trunk and touched Lily's hand. Lily felt the trunk and giggled. She held the trunk and pulled it gently. + +The baby elephant liked Lily. It pulled her closer and wrapped its trunk around her. Lily felt the trunk and laughed. She hugged the elephant and said, "You are my friend." + +The baby elephant's mom saw Lily and was angry. She thought Lily was hurting her baby. She trumpeted loudly and charged at Lily. She wanted to protect her baby. + +Lily heard the noise and saw the big elephant. She was scared. She let go of the baby elephant and tried to run away. But the big elephant was faster. She reached Lily and lifted her with her trunk. She threw Lily in the air. + +Lily screamed. She felt the wind and saw the sky. She was flying. She was afraid. She wanted Mom and Dad. + +Mom and Dad saw Lily and were terrified. They ran to the fence and shouted for help. They wanted to save Lily. + +A zookeeper heard the commotion and came to the scene. He saw the big elephant and the baby elephant. He saw Lily in the air. He acted quickly. He grabbed a net and threw it at Lily. He caught Lily in the net and lowered her to the ground. + +Lily felt the net and saw the zookeeper. She was relieved. She was safe. She cried and said, "Thank you, thank you." + +The zookeeper smiled and said, "You are welcome, little girl. But you should not go near the elephants. They are dangerous. You are lucky you are not hurt." + +Lily nodded and said, "I am sorry, I am sorry. I just wanted to hold an elephant. I did not mean to make trouble." + +The zookeeper said, "I understand, but you have to follow the rules. The elephants are not toys. They are wild animals. They need space and respect." + +Lily said, "I know, I know. I will not do it again. I will only look at them from far away." + +The zookeeper said, "That's good. Now, where are your parents?" + +Lily pointed to the fence and said, "There, there. They are waiting for me." + +The zookeeper said, "OK, let's go. They must be very worried." + +He carried Lily to the fence and gave her to Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad hugged Lily and kissed her. They were happy and grateful. They said, "Thank you, thank you, zookeeper. You saved our daughter." + +The zookeeper said, "You are welcome, but please watch your child. The zoo is not a playground. It is a place to learn and enjoy the animals." + +Mom and Dad said, "We will, we will. We are sorry, we are sorry. We will be more careful next time." + +They took Lily and left the zoo. They went home and told Lily a story. They told her about the elephants and how they live in the wild. They told her how they are smart and gentle, but also strong and fierce. They told her how they love their babies and protect them from harm. They told her how they are friends with other elephants and help each other. + +Lily listened and learned. She said, "I like the elephants. They are amazing. But I will not hold them again. I will only watch them and love them from far away." + +Mom and Dad said, "That's good, Lily. That's the best way to love the elephants. And we love you, Lily. You are our precious baby." + +They hugged Lily and kissed her. They said, "Good night, good night." + +Lily said, "Good night, good night." + +She closed her eyes and dreamed of elephants. She dreamed of holding them and being their friend. But only in her dream. +Lily liked to store her toys in a big box. She had many toys, but her favorite was a bow. It was pink and shiny and had a ribbon. She liked to pretend she was a princess with a bow. + +One day, Lily saw a huge bow in the window of a store. It was bigger than her and had many colors. She wanted to have it, but it was too expensive. She asked her mom if she could buy it, but her mom said no. Lily was sad. + +She went home and played with her own bow. She tried to make it look like the huge bow. She used crayons and stickers and glitter. But it was not the same. She wished she had the huge bow. + +The next day, Lily's mom surprised her. She had a gift for her. It was the huge bow from the store! Lily was so happy. She hugged her mom and thanked her. She put the huge bow on her head and felt like a princess. She stored her old bow in the box and played with her new bow all day. She loved her huge bow. +Lily liked to climb. She climbed on chairs, on tables, on beds, on trees. She liked to see what was up high. One day, she saw a big open jar on the top shelf of the kitchen. She wondered what was inside. She climbed on a chair, then on the counter, then on the stove. She reached for the jar. + +But the jar was too far. She stretched and stretched, but she could not touch it. She felt something hot on her hand. She looked down and saw a red light. It was the stove. It was on. She screamed and jumped off the stove. She hurt her hand and her foot. + +Mommy heard her scream and ran to the kitchen. She saw Lily on the floor, crying. She saw the stove, on. She saw the jar, on the shelf. She turned off the stove and picked up Lily. She hugged her and kissed her. She said, "Lily, are you OK? What were you doing?" + +Lily said, "I wanted to see the jar. What is in the jar?" + +Mommy said, "The jar has salsa. It is spicy. It is for tacos. You cannot have it. It is not for you. It is for grown-ups. And you cannot climb on the stove. It is dangerous. It can burn you. You have to be careful." + +Lily said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I didn't know. It looked fun. I like to climb." + +Mommy said, "I know, Lily. I love you. But you have to listen to me. I tell you things for your own good. Now let me see your hand and your foot. I will put some ice and some cream on them. They will feel better soon." + +Lily said, "OK, Mommy. Thank you. I love you too. Can I have a taco later?" + +Mommy said, "Maybe. If you are good. And if you don't climb on the stove again." + +Lily said, "I won't, Mommy. I promise." +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play in their room. They have a big bed, a blue rug, and a white curtain. The white curtain is long and soft. Lily and Max like to slide on the white curtain. + +One day, Lily and Max are sliding on the white curtain. They take turns to slide from the top to the bottom. They laugh and have fun. But then, Max slides too fast and too hard. He pulls the white curtain down. The white curtain falls on the floor. Lily and Max are scared. + +"Mama, mama!" they cry. "We broke the white curtain!" + +Mama comes to their room. She sees the white curtain on the floor. She is angry. + +"What did you do?" she asks. "Why did you slide on the white curtain? You know it is not a toy. You could have hurt yourself or the window. You are naughty!" + +Lily and Max are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, mama. We did not mean to break the white curtain. We just wanted to play. Please do not be mad at us." + +Mama sighs. She is not mad anymore. She says, "I know you wanted to play, but you have to be careful. The white curtain is not a toy. It is for keeping the light out and the warm in. You have to respect the things in the house. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Max nod. They say, "We understand, mama. We will not slide on the white curtain again. We will play with our toys instead." + +Mama smiles. She says, "That is good. I love you, Lily and Max. Now, help me put the white curtain back on the window." + +Lily and Max help mama. They put the white curtain back on the window. They hug mama. They say, "We love you, mama. Thank you for fixing the white curtain." + +Mama hugs them back. She says, "You are welcome, my sweeties. Now, let's go and have some cookies and milk." + +Lily and Max are happy. They go with mama. They have some cookies and milk. They do not slide on the white curtain anymore. They play with their toys instead. They are good twins. +One day, Lily and Ben went to the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They saw some ducks in the pond and wanted to feed them some bread. + +"Can we go to the pond, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Okay, but be careful and don't go too close to the water," mom said. + +Lily and Ben took some bread from mom and walked to the pond. They saw the ducks swimming and quacking. They threw some bread to them and the ducks came closer. + +"Look, they are eating the bread!" Ben said. + +"They are so cute!" Lily said. + +But then, something happened that made them very fearful. A big dog came running from behind a tree and barked loudly. It wanted to chase the ducks and jumped into the pond. The water splashed everywhere and the ducks flew away. + +"Ah!" Lily and Ben screamed. They were scared of the dog and the wet water. They ran back to mom and hugged her. + +"Mom, mom, a big dog scared us and made us wet!" Lily said. + +"Are you okay, my sweeties?" mom asked. She was surprised to see them so wet and fearful. + +"Yes, mom, we are okay, but we don't like the dog," Ben said. + +Mom dried them with a towel and gave them a hug. She said, "Don't worry, the dog was just playing. He didn't mean to scare you or make you wet. He is gone now and you are safe with me." + +Lily and Ben felt better and smiled. They said, "We love you, mom." + +"I love you too, my sweeties," mom said. "How about we go and get some ice cream?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, please!" + +They forgot about the dog and the wet water and went to get some ice cream. They had a happy day at the park. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big dog with a hairy coat and a long tail. The dog was friendly and wagged its tail when they came near. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asked Tom. + +"Sure, he looks nice. But be gentle and don't pull his hair," Tom said. + +They both reached out their hands and stroked the dog's fur. The dog licked their faces and made them giggle. + +Lily noticed something on the dog's lip. It was a small cut that was bleeding a little. + +"Look, the dog has a boo-boo on his lip," Lily said. + +She wanted to examine the cut and see if the dog was hurt. She moved her face closer to the dog's lip and tried to touch it. + +But the dog did not like that. He felt scared and angry. He growled and snapped at Lily's hand. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. She pulled back her hand and saw a bite mark on her finger. It was bleeding too. + +Tom ran to get their mom, who was sitting on a bench nearby. She came quickly and saw what happened. + +"Oh no, Lily, are you okay?" she asked. She took Lily's hand and wrapped a tissue around it. + +The dog's owner also came and apologized. He said the dog was usually friendly, but he did not like strangers touching his face. + +"I'm sorry, he has a sore lip from a fight with another dog. He was just trying to protect himself," he said. + +Lily felt sorry for the dog too. She realized she should have asked before touching him. + +"I'm sorry, doggy. I didn't mean to hurt you. I hope your lip gets better soon," she said. + +The dog wagged his tail again and licked her other hand. + +Lily learned a lesson that day. She learned to be careful and respectful when meeting new animals. She also learned to be brave and kind when someone was in pain. She and Tom still liked the dog, but they gave him some space and played with a ball instead. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play dress-up. She had many hats and scarves and shoes in her closet. She also had a big mirror in her room, where she could see how she looked. + +One day, she found a lion mask in her closet. It was furry and had big teeth and ears. She put it on and looked at herself in the mirror. She felt brave and strong. She decided to pretend to be a lion and roar at everyone. + +She ran out of her room and into the living room, where her mom and dad were reading. She jumped on the couch and roared loudly. "Rrrrrr! I'm a lion! I'm a lion!" + +Her mom and dad were surprised and scared. They dropped their books and tried to calm her down. "Lily, stop that! You're not a lion, you're a little girl. You're scaring us and making a lot of noise. Take off that mask and be quiet." + +But Lily didn't listen. She thought it was fun to roar and scare people. She ran out of the living room and into the kitchen, where her brother was eating a cookie. She roared at him and tried to snatch his cookie. "Rrrrrr! I'm a lion! I'm a lion!" + +Her brother was angry and scared. He threw his cookie at her and ran away. "Lily, stop that! You're not a lion, you're a mean sister. You're hurting me and taking my cookie. Take off that mask and go away." + +But Lily didn't listen. She thought it was fun to roar and take things. She ran out of the kitchen and into the garden, where her dog was sleeping. She roared at him and tried to chase him. "Rrrrrr! I'm a lion! I'm a lion!" + +Her dog was confused and scared. He barked at her and ran away. "Woof, woof! Lily, stop that! You're not a lion, you're a silly girl. You're bothering me and waking me up. Take off that mask and leave me alone." + +But Lily didn't listen. She thought it was fun to roar and bother animals. She ran out of the garden and into the street, where a car was coming. She roared at the car and tried to stop it. "Rrrrrr! I'm a lion! I'm a lion!" + +The car was fast and loud. It didn't see her and didn't stop. It hit her and made her fly. "Vroom, vroom! Lily, stop that! You're not a lion, you're a foolish girl. You're endangering yourself and others. Take off that mask and stay out of the way." + +But Lily couldn't listen. She was hurt and sad. She took off the mask and cried. "Waaaa! I'm not a lion, I'm a stupid girl. I'm sorry, I'm sorry." + +The end. + +Moral: Don't pretend to be something you're not. Listen to your parents and be patient. Respect others and be careful. +Tom is a dog who likes to perform tricks for his family. He can sit, roll, shake and bark on command. He loves to make his family happy and get treats for his good work. + +One day, his family has a big steak for dinner. Tom smells the steak and his mouth waters. He wants a bite of the steak very much. He thinks maybe if he performs his best tricks, his family will share some steak with him. + +He goes to the living room, where his family is sitting on the couch. He sits in front of them and barks. His family smiles and says, "Good boy, Tom!" He rolls over and barks again. His family claps and says, "Very good, Tom!" He shakes his paw and barks once more. His family cheers and says, "You are amazing, Tom!" + +Tom is very happy and proud. He thinks he has earned some steak. He runs to the kitchen, where the steak is on the table. He jumps on the table and tries to grab the steak with his mouth. But the steak is too hot and too big. He burns his tongue and drops the steak on the floor. The steak lands on a plate, which breaks into pieces. Tom hears a loud noise and sees the broken plate and the steak. He feels scared and sorry. He knows he has done a bad thing. + +He runs back to the living room, where his family hears the noise and sees the mess. They are not happy and not proud. They are angry and sad. They scold Tom and say, "Bad boy, Tom! You have ruined our dinner and broken our plate! You are not amazing, you are naughty!" + +Tom feels ashamed and sad. He lowers his head and whimpers. He wishes he had not been greedy and had waited for his family to give him some steak. He hopes his family will forgive him and love him again. He performs one more trick. He lies down and gives his family a sad look. He says, "I'm sorry, I love you." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play on the farm. The farm has many animals. Lily and Ben like to feed the animals. + +One day, they see a mule. A mule is a big animal with long ears and a brown coat. The mule looks tired. He does not run or jump. He just stands in the field. + +Lily and Ben want to help the mule. They bring him some hay and water. They pet his ears and nose. They talk to him softly. + +The mule likes Lily and Ben. He feels happy and not tired. He does a loud sound with his mouth. He sounds like he is laughing. Lily and Ben laugh too. + +They play with the mule for a long time. They give him a name. They call him Moe. Moe is their new friend. They love Moe the mule. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big sheet hanging on the line. Lily had an idea. + +"Let's gather some sticks and make a tent with the sheet!" she said. + +"OK!" Ben agreed. They ran around and gathered some sticks. They put them in a circle and put the sheet over them. They crawled inside their tent. + +"This is fun!" Lily said. "We have our own house!" + +"Yes, we do!" Ben said. "But we need to be careful. The sheet does not fit very well. It might fall down." + +They played for a while, pretending to cook and read and sleep. Then they heard a voice. + +"Children, what are you doing with my sheet?" It was Mom. She came to the garden and saw their tent. + +"Mom, we made a tent!" Lily said. "We gathered some sticks and used your sheet!" + +Mom looked at the sheet. It was dirty and torn. She was not happy. + +"Children, you should not use my sheet for your tent. It is not a toy. It is for the bed. You ruined it. Now I have to wash it and mend it. That is not nice." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They did not mean to ruin the sheet. They just wanted to have fun. + +"Sorry, Mom," they said. "We did not know. We will help you wash it and mend it." + +Mom smiled. She was not angry anymore. She hugged them. + +"Thank you, children. I know you did not know. But next time, please ask me before you use something that is not yours. That is the right thing to do." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They learned their lesson. They helped Mom with the sheet. Then they played with their own toys. They still had fun. +One day, a little girl named Lila wanted to wear a unique costume for a party. She looked in her closet and saw a wolf mask and a furry coat. She thought they would make her look like a real wolf. + +She put on the mask and the coat and ran to show her mom. "Mom, look at me! I am a wolf!" she said, growling and wagging her tail. + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. "You are a very unique wolf, Lila. You are the only wolf with pink shoes and a purple bow. I love your costume!" + +Lila was happy and thanked her mom. She went to the party and met her friends. They all had different costumes, like a princess, a pirate, a clown, and a superhero. They played games and ate cake and had fun. + +But Lila was the most unique of all. She was the only wolf at the party, and she made everyone laugh with her howls and tricks. She had a great time and felt proud of her costume. She was a happy wolf. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a big case in the park. The case is red and shiny. It has a lock on it. + +"Wow, what is in the case?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe toys or candy or money," Sue says. + +"Let's open it and see," Tom says. He tries to break the lock with a stick. + +"No, don't do that. That is not our case. It belongs to someone else. We should not touch it," Sue says. + +"But I want to see what is inside. Maybe we can share it," Tom says. + +"That is not fair. That is not nice. We should serve others, not take from them," Sue says. + +Tom does not listen to Sue. He hits the lock harder and harder. He makes a lot of noise. A man hears the noise and comes to the park. He sees Tom and Sue with the case. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my case?" the man says. He is angry. + +Tom and Sue are scared. They drop the stick and run away. The man catches them and calls the police. The police come and take Tom and Sue to their parents. Their parents are very upset. They scold Tom and Sue and make them say sorry to the man. + +Tom and Sue learn a lesson. They learn that they should not be greedy and selfish. They learn that they should respect other people's things. They learn that they should be independent and honest. They learn that they should serve others, not take from them. +Tommy loved ice-cream very much. He always asked his mom for ice-cream when they went to the park. One day, his mom bought him a big cone of chocolate ice-cream. Tommy was very happy and licked his ice-cream with a big smile. + +But then, he saw a little girl who was crying on a bench. She had no ice-cream and looked very sad. Tommy felt sorry for her and wanted to help. He walked over to her and said, "Hi, I'm Tommy. Why are you crying?" + +The little girl looked up and said, "I'm Lily. I lost my ice-cream. It fell on the ground and vanished. Now I have nothing to eat and I'm hungry." + +Tommy thought for a moment. He wanted to keep his ice-cream, but he also wanted to make Lily happy. He decided to do something nice. He said, "Here, you can have my ice-cream. I have enough at home. Don't cry anymore, okay?" + +Lily was surprised and grateful. She took the ice-cream from Tommy and said, "Thank you, Tommy. You are very kind. Can we be friends?" + +Tommy nodded and said, "Yes, we can be friends. Let's go and play together." + +They both smiled and ran to the playground. Tommy felt good inside. He learned that sharing is caring and that making someone happy is better than having more ice-cream. +Lily and Mom went to the shop. It was raining outside. Lily saw a yellow umbrella. She liked it very much. + +"Mom, can I have the yellow umbrella?" Lily asked. + +Mom looked at the price tag. It was not too much. She smiled and said, "Yes, you can have the yellow umbrella. It is very pretty and bright." + +Mom gave some money to the shop lady. The shop lady gave Mom the yellow umbrella and a receipt. Mom said, "Thank you." + +Lily was very happy. She opened the yellow umbrella and held it over her head. She twirled around and sang, "I have a yellow umbrella, I have a yellow umbrella, it keeps me dry and makes me smile, I have a yellow umbrella." + +Mom laughed and hugged Lily. She said, "You are very cute, Lily. I love you." + +They walked out of the shop. The rain was still falling, but Lily and Mom did not mind. They had a yellow umbrella. +Sara did not like olives. She thought they were disgusting. They were small and black and bitter. She did not want to eat them. + +But her mom said she had to try one. She said olives were good for her. She said they had vitamins and minerals. She said they made her strong and healthy. + +Sara did not care. She did not want to be strong and healthy. She wanted to be happy and full. She wanted to eat pizza and ice cream and cookies. + +She looked at her plate. There was a salad with olives on it. She made a face. She pushed the plate away. + +"Please, Sara, just try one," her mom said. "You might like it. It's not that bad." + +Sara shook her head. She crossed her arms. She said, "No, thank you. I don't like olives. They are disgusting." + +Her mom sighed. She said, "Okay, how about this. If you eat one olive, I will give you a treat. You can have a cookie or a candy or a sticker. What do you say?" + +Sara thought about it. She liked treats. She liked cookies and candies and stickers. She looked at the olive. It was small and black and bitter. She did not like it. + +But she wanted a treat. She decided to try it. She picked up the olive. She held it in her hand. She closed her eyes. She opened her mouth. She put the olive in her mouth. + +She chewed. She tasted. She blinked. She blinked again. She blinked a lot. + +She did not like the olive. It was disgusting. It was worse than she thought. It was sour and salty and yucky. She wanted to spit it out. + +But she did not spit it out. She swallowed. She swallowed hard. She swallowed the olive. + +She opened her eyes. She looked at her mom. She said, "I did it. I ate the olive. Can I have a treat now?" + +Her mom smiled. She said, "Yes, you can. You are a brave girl. You tried something new. I am proud of you. Here, you can have a cookie or a candy or a sticker. Which one do you want?" + +Sara smiled. She said, "I want a cookie. A chocolate chip cookie. And I want a glass of water. To wash away the olive. I don't want to eat olives ever again. They are disgusting." + +Her mom laughed. She said, "Okay, okay. No more olives for you. But maybe you will like something else. There are many things to try in the world. You never know until you try." + +Sara nodded. She said, "Maybe. But not olives. Never olives. They are disgusting." + +She took the cookie. She bit into it. It was sweet and crunchy and yummy. She liked the cookie. She drank the water. She felt better. + +She said, "Thank you, mom. For the treat. And for the olive. I guess it was not that bad. But I still don't like it. It was disgusting." + +The end. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw something new in the park. It was a big, fat, round thing. It was orange and it had a face. It was a pumpkin! + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said. "It is so big and fat!" + +"Can we touch it?" Lily asked. "It has a funny face!" + +They ran to the pumpkin and touched it. It was hard and smooth. They saw that it had a hole on the top and a hole on the bottom. They looked inside the hole on the top and saw a candle. + +"What is that?" Ben asked. "It is a light!" + +"Maybe it can glow!" Lily said. "Let's wait until it is dark!" + +They played some more in the park until the sun went down. Then they went back to the pumpkin. They saw that the candle was still burning inside. The pumpkin was glowing! It made the face look scary and funny at the same time. + +"Wow, it is glowing!" Ben said. "It is so cool!" + +"It is spooky!" Lily said. "It is like a monster!" + +They laughed and screamed and ran around the pumpkin. They had fun with the glowing pumpkin. They liked the new thing in the park. It made their day special. +Sam is a boy who likes to help his dad. His dad works at the farm and has a big cart. The cart is important because it carries food for the animals and people. + +One day, Sam's dad says, "Sam, I need your help. Can you deliver this cart to the barn? It has hay for the cows and carrots for the rabbits. Be careful and don't spill anything." + +Sam is happy and proud. He says, "Yes, dad, I can do it. I will be a good helper and deliver the cart." He climbs on the cart and holds the reins. The horse pulls the cart and Sam guides it. + +On the way to the barn, Sam sees his friend Lily. Lily is playing with her doll. She waves at Sam and says, "Hi, Sam. Where are you going with that cart?" + +Sam says, "Hi, Lily. I am going to the barn. I am helping my dad. This cart is important. It has food for the animals. Do you want to come with me?" + +Lily says, "Yes, Sam. I want to come with you. I like animals. Can I bring my doll?" + +Sam says, "Sure, Lily. You can bring your doll. But you have to sit still and not touch anything. We don't want to spill the food." + +Lily says, "OK, Sam. I will sit still and not touch anything. I will hold my doll and watch the animals." + +Sam and Lily get on the cart and continue to the barn. They deliver the cart and feed the animals. The animals are happy and thank them. Sam and Lily are happy and proud. They did a good job and had fun. They hug each other and say, "We are good friends and good helpers." +Ben liked toast very much. He liked to eat it with butter and jam. Every morning, he asked his mom to make him toast for breakfast. He was glad when he saw the toast on his plate. + +One day, Ben had a new idea. He wanted to make toast by himself. He saw his mom put the bread in the toaster and push the lever down. He thought it looked easy. He waited for his mom to go to the bathroom. Then he climbed on a chair and reached for the toaster. + +But Ben did not know how to use the toaster. He put too many slices of bread in it. He pushed the lever down too hard. He did not watch the timer. He did not smell the smoke. He did not hear the beep. + +Soon, the toaster was on fire. The fire alarm went off. The smoke filled the kitchen. Ben was scared. He jumped off the chair and ran to his mom. He cried and said he was sorry. + +His mom came to the kitchen and saw the fire. She grabbed a towel and put out the fire. She opened the window and turned on the fan. She checked if Ben was hurt. She was not angry, but she was worried. She hugged Ben and said it was okay. She said he should never touch the toaster without her. She said he could have disturbed the whole house and hurt himself. + +Ben nodded and said he understood. He said he would not do it again. He said he just wanted to make toast by himself. His mom smiled and said she was proud of him for trying. She said she would teach him how to make toast safely. She said they could have toast for breakfast tomorrow. Ben was glad. He said he loved his mom and toast. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see many flowers and bugs. They also see a big carrot. The carrot is orange and long. It grows in the ground. + +"Look, a big carrot!" Anna says. She wants to pick it up. She likes carrots. They are crunchy and sweet. + +"Wait, Anna!" Ben says. He recognizes the carrot. It belongs to Mr. Rabbit. Mr. Rabbit is their neighbor. He is furry and hoppy. He loves carrots. He grows them in his garden. + +"Mr. Rabbit will be sad if we take his carrot," Ben says. "He works hard to grow them. He shares them with us sometimes. We should not take what is not ours." + +"You are right, Ben," Anna says. She feels sorry. She does not want to make Mr. Rabbit sad. She likes Mr. Rabbit. He is kind and funny. He tells them stories and jokes. + +"Let's go and say hello to Mr. Rabbit," Anna says. "Maybe he will give us a carrot to eat. Or maybe he will tell us a story. He is a good friend." + +"OK, let's go," Ben says. They leave the big carrot alone. They walk to Mr. Rabbit's house. They knock on the door. They hear a voice. + +"Who is it?" Mr. Rabbit says. + +"It's Anna and Ben," they say. + +"Come in, come in," Mr. Rabbit says. He opens the door. He smiles. He sees Anna and Ben. He is happy. He likes Anna and Ben. They are good friends. +Lily liked to work with her doll. She had a small bed, a small chair and a small table for her doll. She made clothes and blankets for her doll from old socks and scarves. She pretended to feed her doll, to read to her doll and to sing to her doll. + +One day, Lily's mom came to see what she was doing. She saw Lily's doll with a pink dress and a blue hat. She saw the bed with a yellow blanket and the table with a plastic plate and a cup. + +"Wow, Lily, you work very hard with your doll," mom said. "She looks very happy and cozy. You are a good mom to your doll." + +Lily smiled and hugged her doll. She was proud of her work. She wanted to show mom everything she made for her doll. + +"Thank you, mom," Lily said. "Do you want to play with me and my doll? We can have a tea party and tell stories." + +Mom nodded and sat down on the floor. She took the cup and pretended to drink. She said the tea was very good. Lily and mom played with the doll for a long time. They had fun and laughed a lot. Lily was happy and proud. +Lily liked to play with her toy fireman. He had a red hat, a yellow coat and a big hose. He was unique, because he could speed to help people when there was a fire. Lily pretended that her fireman was driving a fire truck and saving a cat from a tree. + +"Meow, meow, help me!" the cat said. + +"Don't worry, kitty, I'm coming!" the fireman said. He speeded to the tree and used his hose to spray water on the fire. Then he climbed up the ladder and picked up the cat. + +"Thank you, fireman, you are very brave!" the cat said. + +"You're welcome, kitty, I'm glad you're safe!" the fireman said. He put the cat in his fire truck and drove away. + +Lily clapped her hands and smiled. She was proud of her toy fireman. He was unique and he could speed to help anyone. She gave him a hug and said, "I love you, fireman, you are my hero!" +Lily liked to bake with Mom. She helped Mom put flour, eggs, milk and sugar in a big bowl. She stirred and stirred with a wooden spoon. She poured the batter into a pan. Mom put the pan in the oven. Lily waited for the cake to be done. + +But Lily was sleepy. She yawned and rubbed her eyes. She saw a folder on the table. It had papers and pictures in it. Lily was curious. She opened the folder and looked inside. She saw a picture of a dog. She liked dogs. She took the picture out of the folder. + +Mom came back to the kitchen. She smelled the cake. She opened the oven and took out the pan. She put the pan on a rack to cool. She saw Lily with the picture. She was angry. + +"Lily, what are you doing?" Mom asked. "That's my folder. It has important papers for work. You can't touch it." + +Lily was scared. She dropped the picture. She started to cry. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to see the dog. I like dogs." + +Mom sighed. She picked up the picture and put it back in the folder. She hugged Lily and said, "I know you like dogs, sweetie. But you have to ask me before you touch my things. And you have to be careful with them. They are not toys." + +Lily nodded. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I won't touch your folder again." + +Mom smiled. She said, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. How about we have some cake? You helped me bake it. It looks delicious." + +Lily smiled too. She said, "Yes, please. I love cake. Can I have some milk too?" + +Mom said, "Of course. Come on, let's go to the dining room. And after we eat, you can take a nap. You look sleepy." + +Lily agreed. She followed Mom to the dining room. She ate some cake and drank some milk. She felt happy and sleepy. She thanked Mom for the cake. She said, "I love you, Mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily." She kissed Lily on the forehead. She took her to her bedroom. She tucked her in and said, "Sweet dreams, Lily." + +Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of dogs and cakes. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a big red bull in the yard. It is not a real bull, but a toy bull. It has horns and a tail and a ring in its nose. + +Ben and Sam want to ride the bull. They take turns to sit on its back and pretend to be cowboys. They make loud noises and laugh. The bull is strong and does not break. + +But then, Sam has a bad idea. He wants to pull the ring in the bull's nose. He thinks it will make the bull move. He does not listen to Ben, who says no. He pulls the ring hard. + +The bull does not like it. It makes a loud noise and shakes its head. The ring breaks and the bull's nose breaks too. The bull falls down and does not move. Ben and Sam are scared. They broke the bull. + +They run to their mom and tell her what happened. She is not happy. She says they were naughty and careless. She says the bull was a serious toy, not a silly toy. She says they have to say sorry and fix the bull. Ben and Sam feel bad. They say sorry and hug the bull. They hope the bull will be okay. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the yard. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Lily says. + +"OK!" Tom says. + +They pull and push the box. It is heavy and hard. They can't open it. + +"Maybe we need a key," Lily says. + +"Or a tool," Tom says. + +They look around for something to help them. They see a stick, a rock, a ball, and a cat. + +"Let's use the stick!" Lily says. + +She picks up the stick and hits the box. The box makes a loud noise. The cat wakes up. It is a lazy cat. It does not like loud noises. It jumps out of the sun and runs to the box. It hisses and scratches at Lily and Tom. + +"Ow! Go away, cat!" Lily says. + +"Stop it, cat!" Tom says. + +They drop the stick and run away from the box. The cat chases them. It is angry and fast. + +"Help! Help!" Lily and Tom say. + +They see Mom and Dad in the house. They run to them. + +"Mom! Dad! The cat is mean!" Lily says. + +"It wants to hurt us!" Tom says. + +Mom and Dad see the cat. They see the box. They see the stick. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. + +"We wanted to open the box," Lily says. + +"But the cat did not let us," Tom says. + +Mom and Dad look at the box. They see a label. It says: "Do not open. Fragile. Handle with care." + +"Oh, no. This is not a toy. This is a gift for Grandma. You should not touch it," Dad says. + +"We are sorry. We did not know," Lily says. + +"We were curious," Tom says. + +Mom and Dad hug them. + +"It's OK. We are not mad. But you should be careful. And you should leave the cat alone. It is not a toy, either. It is a living thing. It has feelings. It does not like to be bothered," Mom says. + +"We are sorry, cat. We did not mean to scare you," Lily says. + +"We will not hit you with a stick," Tom says. + +The cat stops hissing. It comes closer. It rubs its head on Lily and Tom. It purrs. + +"Maybe the cat is not so mean. Maybe it just wants some love," Lily says. + +"Maybe we can be friends," Tom says. + +They pet the cat gently. The cat likes it. + +"Can we play with the cat?" Lily asks. + +"Only if the cat wants to. And only with nice things. Like a ball or a string. Not a stick or a rock," Mom says. + +"OK. We will be nice to the cat," Lily and Tom say. + +They find a ball and a string. They play with the cat. The cat plays with them. They have fun. + +They leave the box alone. They wait for Grandma to come. They want to see what is inside. They hope it is something good. They hope the cat will like it, too. +Lila was a little bird who loved to soar in the sky. She liked to feel the wind on her wings and see the clouds and the sun. She had many friends who also liked to soar with her. + +One day, Lila saw something shiny on the ground. She flew down to see what it was. It was an egg, but not like any egg she had ever seen. It was big and green and had spots of gold. It looked mysterious and beautiful. + +Lila was curious about the egg. She wondered what was inside. She pecked at it gently, but it was hard and did not break. She tried to roll it, but it was heavy and did not move. She looked around, but she did not see any other birds or animals who might have laid the egg. + +Lila decided to stay with the egg and keep it warm. She made a nest of soft grass and feathers around it. She sang to it and hoped it would hatch soon. She wanted to meet the baby who would come out of the mysterious egg. + +The next day, Lila heard a crack. She looked at the egg and saw a tiny hole. She heard a peep. She was excited and happy. She moved closer to the egg and waited. Soon, the hole became bigger and bigger, and a head popped out. It was not a bird head. It was a dragon head. The baby dragon had scales and horns and wings. It looked at Lila with big eyes and smiled. It said, "Mama!" + +Lila was surprised and scared at first. She did not know what to do. She had never seen a dragon before. But then she saw how cute and friendly the baby dragon was. It did not mean any harm. It just wanted a mama. Lila felt a warm feeling in her heart. She decided to be the mama of the baby dragon. She nuzzled it and said, "Hello, little one. I'm Lila. Welcome to the world." + +The baby dragon snuggled with Lila and said, "Lila. Mama. Love." It was happy and content. Lila was happy and proud. She had a new friend and a new adventure. She wondered what they would do together. She thought they would soar in the sky and have fun. She thought they would be a good family. She thought the mysterious egg was a wonderful gift. +Lily and Tom like to play on the raft. The raft is big and orange. It floats on the water. Lily and Tom can sit on the raft and splash each other. + +One day, they see a duck on the water. The duck is brown and white. It quacks at them. Lily and Tom want to see the duck. They paddle the raft closer to the duck. + +"Hello, duck!" Lily says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The duck looks at them and quacks again. It swims away from the raft. Lily and Tom follow the duck. They think the duck is funny. + +They do not see that the water is moving faster. They do not see that they are going far from the shore. They do not see that Mom is calling them. + +"Mom!" Tom says. He hears Mom's voice. He looks around. He sees that they are in the middle of the river. He sees that Mom is waving at them. He sees that Mom is worried. + +"Mom, we are sorry!" Tom says. "We wanted to see the duck. We did not know the water was fast. How can we return?" + +Mom shouts at them. She tells them to paddle the raft back to the shore. She tells them to be careful. She tells them to hurry. + +Lily and Tom are scared. They paddle the raft as hard as they can. They try to go back to the shore. They hope the water is not too strong. They hope the duck is safe. + +They reach the shore. Mom is there. She hugs them. She is happy that they are safe. She is angry that they went too far. She tells them to never do that again. + +Lily and Tom say sorry to Mom. They say they love her. They say they learned their lesson. They say they will not play on the raft without her. + +Mom says she loves them too. She says she is glad they are okay. She says they can play on the raft another day. She says they have to go home now. + +Lily and Tom say goodbye to the duck. They say goodbye to the raft. They hold Mom's hand. They go home. They are happy. They are tired. They are hungry. They are ready for dinner. +Ben likes waffles. He likes them with butter and honey. Mom makes waffles for breakfast. Ben is happy. + +But today, Ben has to hurry. He has to go to school. He does not like school. He likes to play at home. Mom says he has to learn new things. Ben does not want to learn new things. He wants to eat waffles. + +Ben does not hurry. He eats his waffle very slow. He takes small bites. He licks the honey. He smiles at Mom. Mom does not smile. She looks at the clock. She says, "Ben, hurry up! We have to go!" + +Ben does not listen. He eats his waffle very slow. He takes smaller bites. He licks the butter. He smiles at Mom. Mom does not smile. She looks at the clock. She says, "Ben, hurry up! We have to go now!" + +Ben does not listen. He eats his waffle very slow. He takes the smallest bites. He licks the plate. He smiles at Mom. Mom does not smile. She looks at the clock. She says, "Ben, we are late! We have to go right now!" + +Mom grabs Ben's hand. She pulls him to the door. She puts on his coat and shoes. She does not let him finish his waffle. She throws it in the trash. Ben cries. He wants his waffle. He does not want to go to school. He does not want to hurry. + +Mom takes Ben to the car. She drives fast. She does not talk to Ben. Ben cries louder. He wants his waffle. He does not want to go to school. He does not want to hurry. + +Mom and Ben get to school. Mom stops the car. She says, "Ben, get out. Go to your class. I have to go to work. I love you. Bye." + +Ben does not get out. He holds on to Mom. He says, "No, Mom, no! I want my waffle. I want to go home. I want to play. I don't want to go to school. I don't want to hurry." + +Mom gets angry. She says, "Ben, stop it! You have to go to school. You have to learn new things. You have to grow up. You can't have your waffle. You can't go home. You can't play. You have to hurry." + +Mom pushes Ben out of the car. She closes the door. She drives away. Ben is alone. He is sad. He is scared. He misses his waffle. He misses his Mom. He hates school. He hates hurry. + +The end. +Tom and Sue were twins who liked to help their mom in the kitchen. They wanted to improve their cooking skills and make tasty food for their family. One day, mom asked them to chop some pepper for the salad. She gave them a big knife and a cutting board and showed them how to do it. + +"Be careful with the knife, and don't cut your fingers," mom said. "And be obedient and listen to me. Don't touch the stove or the oven, they are very hot." + +Tom and Sue nodded and said, "Yes, mom, we will be careful and obedient." They started to chop the pepper, but they found it hard to cut it into small pieces. The pepper was slippery and the knife was heavy. They tried to chop faster, but they only made a mess. + +"Mom, this is too hard," Tom said. "Can we do something else?" + +"Mom, this is too boring," Sue said. "Can we play with the toys?" + +Mom looked at them and smiled. She saw that they were trying their best, but they were not ready to chop pepper yet. She took the knife and the cutting board and put them away. She gave them a small bowl and a spoon each. + +"Here, you can help me by mixing the dressing for the salad," mom said. "It's easy and fun. You just need to put some oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in the bowl and stir it well." + +Tom and Sue were happy. They liked to mix things and make noises with the spoons. They poured and stirred and tasted the dressing. They improved their mixing skills and made a delicious dressing for the salad. + +"Mom, this is much better," Tom said. "We are good at mixing." + +"Mom, this is much more fun," Sue said. "We are good at cooking." + +Mom hugged them and praised them. She was proud of them for being obedient and helpful. She put the salad and the dressing on the table and called dad and the baby to join them. They all enjoyed the salad and thanked Tom and Sue for their contribution. Tom and Sue felt happy and proud too. They learned that cooking can be easy and fun if they use simple words and tools. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She found a big blouse with many colors and buttons. She put it on and looked in the mirror. She felt very pretty and interesting. + +She went to the living room, where her dad was reading a book. She wanted to show him her blouse. She said, "Dad, look at me! I am a princess!" + +Her dad smiled and said, "You are a very beautiful princess, Lily. But where is your crown?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She ran to her room and got her toy lion. She put it on her head and said, "This is my crown. It is a lion. It can roar!" + +She went back to the living room and said, "Dad, look at my crown! It is a lion. Hear it roar!" She made a loud roar sound and pretended the lion was roaring too. + +Her dad laughed and said, "You are a very brave and creative princess, Lily. And your lion is very fierce and friendly. I like your blouse and your crown. They are very interesting." He gave her a hug and a kiss. + +Lily was very happy. She liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She liked to make her dad laugh. She liked to roar with her lion. She had a lot of fun. +Tim and Sue are young friends who like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog with a spike on his collar. The dog is barking and running around. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Tim says. "He has a spike on his neck. He looks scary." + +Sue nods. "He does look scary. But maybe he is nice. Maybe he wants to play with us." + +Tim and Sue go closer to the dog. The dog stops barking and wags his tail. He sniffs them and licks their faces. + +"Hi, doggy!" Sue says. "What is your name?" + +The dog barks again. He seems happy. + +"Can we pet you?" Tim asks. "You are soft and furry." + +The dog nods. He lets them pet him. He rolls over and shows his belly. + +Tim and Sue giggle. They rub his belly and scratch his ears. + +"You are a good doggy," Sue says. "We like you." + +The dog barks again. He stands up and runs to a bench. He picks up a leash with his mouth and brings it to Tim and Sue. + +"Do you want us to tie you?" Tim asks. "Do you have an owner?" + +The dog nods. He drops the leash and points to a man who is sleeping on the bench. + +"That is your owner?" Sue asks. "He is sleeping. He does not see you." + +The dog whines. He looks sad. + +"Maybe he is tired," Tim says. "Maybe he needs a nap." + +Sue nods. "Maybe. But we can play with you for a while. We can tie you and take you for a walk." + +The dog barks again. He wags his tail. He likes Tim and Sue. + +Tim and Sue tie the leash to the spike on the dog's collar. They hold the leash and walk with the dog. They have fun in the park. They are young friends. +Lisa loved her sister Anna very much, but sometimes she was very mean to her. She would take her toys, break her crayons, and make fun of her drawings. Lisa would cry and tell their mom, but Anna would always say she was sorry and hug her. + +One day, Lisa found a big box in the garage. It had a picture of a doll on it. Lisa opened the box and saw a beautiful doll with long hair and a pretty dress. She was so happy, she wanted to play with the doll right away. She ran to her room with the box and put the doll on her bed. + +She heard Anna coming and quickly hid the box under the bed. She did not want Anna to see the doll and take it from her. She pretended to read a book and waited for Anna to leave. + +But Anna did not leave. She saw the doll on the bed and grabbed it. She said, "Wow, what a nice doll! Where did you get it?" + +Lisa was angry and scared. She said, "Give it back! It's mine! I found it in the garage!" + +Anna laughed and said, "No, it's mine now! You can have this old rag doll instead!" She threw a dirty and torn rag doll on the bed and ran away with the new doll. + +Lisa was very sad and hurt. She hugged the rag doll and cried. She wished she could replace her sister with someone nicer. + +Their mom heard Lisa crying and came to her room. She saw the rag doll and the box under the bed. She asked Lisa what happened. Lisa told her everything. + +Their mom was very upset and said, "That was very wrong of Anna. She should not take your things and replace them with something terrible. She should share and be kind to you. You are her sister and she should love you." + +She took Lisa by the hand and went to find Anna. She made Anna give back the doll and apologize to Lisa. She also made Anna play with the rag doll and see how it felt to have something terrible. + +Lisa and Anna learned a lesson that day. They learned that replacing something good with something terrible is not nice and not fair. They learned to respect each other's things and feelings. They learned to be better sisters. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They hear a loud noise from upstairs. They wonder what it is. + +"Let's go see!" Ben says. He grabs Anna's hand and they run to the stairs. + +"Wait!" Anna says. "We need to ask Mom first. Maybe it is not safe." + +They see Mom in the kitchen. She is making cookies. They smell very good. + +"Mom, can we go upstairs?" Ben asks. "We heard a noise." + +Mom smiles. "Sure, you can go. But be careful. It is just Dad. He is fixing something in the attic." + +Anna and Ben nod. They say thank you and go upstairs. They are curious and excited. + +They enter the attic. It is dark and dusty. They see Dad with a toolbox and a flashlight. He is working on a pipe. + +"Hi, Dad!" Anna and Ben say. + +Dad looks up and smiles. "Hi, kids! What are you doing here?" + +"We heard a noise. What are you fixing?" Ben asks. + +"I'm fixing a leak. There was some water dripping from the ceiling. Do you want to help me?" Dad asks. + +Anna and Ben nod. They like to help. Dad gives them some tools and shows them what to do. They work together for a while. They have fun. + +The attic is warm. They feel cozy and happy. They forget about the cookies. They only think about Dad and the pipe. They are proud of their work. +Tim and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big lizard on a rock. It was green and brown and had a long tail. + +"Wow, look at that lizard!" Tim said. "It is so big and cool!" + +"Can we touch it?" Mia asked. "I want to see how it feels." + +Tim nodded. He walked slowly to the rock. He reached out his hand to touch the lizard. But the lizard saw him and ran away. + +"Hey, come back!" Tim shouted. He chased the lizard across the garden. + +Mia followed him. She saw the lizard run under a bush. She ran to the bush and looked under it. She saw the lizard hiding there. It looked scared. + +Mia whispered to the lizard. "Don't be afraid. We are not going to hurt you. We just want to be your friends. You are so pretty and shiny. Can we play with you?" + +The lizard heard Mia's whisper. It looked at her with its big eyes. It saw that she was kind and gentle. It came out of the bush a little bit. It let Mia touch its back. It felt smooth and warm. + +Mia smiled. She whispered to Tim. "Look, the lizard likes me. It is so soft and nice. Can I keep it as a pet?" + +Tim came to the bush. He saw Mia and the lizard. He smiled too. He whispered to Mia. "Maybe you can. But we have to ask Mom and Dad first. They might know how to take care of a lizard. And we have to give it a name. What do you want to call it?" + +Mia thought for a moment. She looked at the lizard. She whispered to Tim. "How about Lizzy? Lizzy the lizard. I think it is a good name." + +Tim agreed. He whispered to Mia. "Lizzy is a good name. I like it. Let's go and show Mom and Dad. Maybe they will let us keep Lizzy." + +Mia and Tim picked up Lizzy gently. They carried her to the house. They saw Mom and Dad sitting on the porch. They were elderly and had gray hair. They liked to read books and drink tea. + +"Mom, Dad, look what we found!" Mia and Tim said. "It is a lizard. Her name is Lizzy. Can we keep her as a pet?" + +Mom and Dad looked at Mia and Tim. They looked at Lizzy. They smiled. They whispered to each other. They nodded. They whispered to Mia and Tim. "Yes, you can keep Lizzy as a pet. But you have to take good care of her. You have to feed her and water her and give her a nice home. And you have to be gentle and quiet with her. She is a wild animal and she might be scared of loud noises and big movements. Can you do that?" + +Mia and Tim nodded. They whispered to Mom and Dad. "Yes, we can do that. We love Lizzy. She is our new friend. Thank you, Mom and Dad. You are the best." + +Mom and Dad hugged Mia and Tim. They whispered to them. "You are welcome, Mia and Tim. You are the best too. We are proud of you. You are kind and curious and brave. And you have a good heart. We love you." + +Mia and Tim hugged Mom and Dad. They whispered to them. "We love you too." + +They all smiled. They all whispered. They were happy. +Anna liked to examine flowers. She liked to see their colors and smell their scents. She also liked to watch the bees that came to the flowers. She wanted to learn more about them. + +One day, she saw a big yellow flower with a bee on it. She walked closer and said, "Hello, bee. What are you doing?" The bee did not answer. It was busy collecting nectar from the flower. Anna reached out her hand to touch the bee. She wanted to feel its fuzzy body. + +But the bee did not like that. It felt Anna's hand and got scared. It thought Anna wanted to hurt it. It stung Anna's finger and flew away. Anna cried out in pain and surprise. She dropped her hand and ran to her mom. + +"Mom, mom, the bee hurt me!" she sobbed. Her mom saw her finger and saw the sting. She hugged Anna and said, "Oh, honey, I'm sorry. The bee was scared of you. It did not mean to hurt you. Let me help you." She took Anna inside and put some ice on her finger. She also gave her a band-aid and a cookie. + +Anna felt better after a while. She still liked to examine flowers, but she learned to be careful with bees. She did not want to make them scared or angry. She also learned that bees make honey, which is sweet and yummy. She decided that bees were not so bad, after all. But she still did not like their stings. They were messy and ouchy. +Tom and Sue like to play with toys. They have many toys in their room. Tom has cars and trucks. Sue has dolls and bears. Sometimes they trade toys and play together. + +One day, Tom sees a new toy in the store. It is a big red fire truck. It has a ladder and a hose. Tom wants the fire truck very much. He asks his mom to buy it for him. His mom says no. She says he has enough toys already. + +Tom is sad. He goes to his room and looks at his toys. He thinks of a plan. He will trade his toys with Sue and get the fire truck. He takes his best car and his best truck and goes to Sue's room. He says, "Sue, do you want to trade toys? I have a car and a truck for you. They are very fast and fun." + +Sue looks at Tom's toys. She likes them. She says, "OK, Tom, I will trade with you. What do you want from me?" Tom points to the fire truck on Sue's shelf. He says, "I want that fire truck. It is very big and red. It has a ladder and a hose. It is a mighty fire truck." + +Sue is surprised. She says, "But Tom, that is not my fire truck. That is your fire truck. Mom bought it for you yesterday. She wanted to test it and make sure it works. She put it in my room to hide it from you. She was going to give it to you today as a surprise." + +Tom is shocked. He says, "Really? That is my fire truck? Mom bought it for me?" Sue nods. She says, "Yes, Tom, that is your fire truck. Mom loves you and wants you to be happy. She knows you like fire trucks. She was going to tell you today after lunch." + +Tom feels happy and silly. He says, "Oh, Sue, I am sorry. I did not know. Thank you for telling me. Can we still trade toys and play together?" Sue smiles. She says, "Of course, Tom, we can still trade toys and play together. You are my brother and I love you. Come on, let's go and test your fire truck. It looks mighty fun." +Lily was very happy. She had a big birthday soon. She wanted to have a big party with her friends. She asked her mom to help her prepare invitations. She drew pictures of cake and balloons on the cards. She wrote her name and the date and time of the party. + +She gave the invitations to her mom. She asked her mom to take them to her friends. Her mom said yes. She took the invitations and put them in her bag. She said she would give them to the friends later. Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She went to play with her toys. + +But her mom forgot. She was very busy. She had a lot of work to do. She had to go to the store and the bank and the doctor. She did not remember the invitations in her bag. She did not give them to the friends. + +The day of the party came. Lily was very excited. She put on her new dress and her shiny shoes. She helped her mom decorate the house with streamers and balloons. She helped her mom bake a big cake with candles. She waited for her friends to come. + +But no one came. Lily waited and waited. She looked out the window. She did not see any cars or bikes or buses. She did not hear any knocks or rings or voices. She felt very sad. She asked her mom where her friends were. Her mom looked in her bag. She saw the invitations. She felt very sorry. She had made a big mistake. She hugged Lily and said she was sorry. She said she would call the friends and invite them now. But it was too late. The party was over. Lily cried and cried. She had a bad birthday. +Sara and Tom were playing on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells. Sara found a big shell that was shiny and pink. She was very happy and showed it to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, I found a pretty shell!" Sara said. + +Tom looked at the shell and felt jealous. He wanted a pretty shell too. He looked around and saw a small shell that was dull and brown. He did not like it. He had an idea. + +"Can I see your shell, Sara?" Tom asked. + +Sara nodded and gave him her shell. Tom held it in his hand and pretended to admire it. Then he ran away with it. + +"Hey, that's my shell! Give it back!" Sara shouted. + +She chased after Tom, but he was faster. He ran to the water and threw the shell into the sea. + +"Ha ha, now you can't have it!" Tom said. + +Sara stopped and felt very sad. She liked her shell very much. She started to cry. + +"Why did you do that, Tom? That was mean!" Sara said. + +Tom saw Sara crying and felt sorry. He realized he had done a bad thing. He wished he had not thrown the shell away. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. I was jealous of your shell. I wanted one too. But that was not nice of me. I should have asked you to share. Can you forgive me?" Tom said. + +Sara looked at Tom and saw that he was sincere. She wiped her tears and smiled. + +"It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. But don't do that again. Next time, we can look for shells together. Maybe we can find another pretty one. Or we can make a sandcastle instead. Do you want to be friends?" Sara said. + +Tom nodded and hugged Sara. + +"Yes, I want to be friends. And I want to play with you. Let's go and have fun on the beach. I'm sorry I made you sad. You are a good friend, Sara." Tom said. + +Sara and Tom held hands and walked back to the sand. They forgot about the shell and played happily. They learned to share and to be kind. They were good friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they see a big gray cat in the yard. The cat is hungry and cold. Anna and Ben want to help the cat. + +They bring some milk and bread for the cat. The cat drinks the milk and eats the bread. The cat is happy and purrs. Anna and Ben pet the cat and make a bed for it with a blanket and a pillow. The cat sleeps in the bed. Anna and Ben support the cat. + +The next day, Anna and Ben want to play with the cat again. They look for the cat in the yard, but they do not see it. They hear a loud meow from the kitchen. They run to the kitchen and see the cat on the table. The cat has a red face and is sneezing. The cat has eaten some spicy salsa from a bowl. The cat does not like the spicy salsa. The cat is sad and coughs. + +Anna and Ben feel sorry for the cat. They bring some water and ice for the cat. The cat drinks the water and licks the ice. The cat feels better and stops sneezing. Anna and Ben hug the cat and say sorry. The cat forgives them and nuzzles them. Anna and Ben love the cat. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to water the flowers with the hose. Lily held the hose and Max turned it on and off. They laughed when the water made funny sounds and shapes. + +But then Max had an idea. He wanted to spray Lily with the water. He thought it would be funny. He turned the hose on full and aimed it at Lily. Lily was not happy. She got wet and cold. She shouted at Max. + +"Stop it, Max! That's not nice! You are making me wet and cold!" + +Max did not stop. He kept spraying Lily. He thought it was funny. He laughed and laughed. + +Lily got angry. She ran to Max and tried to take the hose from him. They pulled and pushed. The hose twisted and turned. The water sprayed everywhere. + +Then they heard a voice. It was Mom. She came out of the house. She saw Lily and Max fighting over the hose. She saw the water all over the garden. She saw the flowers knocked down. She was not happy. She was angry. + +"What are you doing, Lily and Max? You are making a mess! You are wasting water! You are hurting the flowers! Stop it right now!" + +Lily and Max stopped. They looked at Mom. They looked at the garden. They looked at each other. They felt embarrassed. They knew they did something bad. They said sorry to Mom. + +Mom was still angry. But she was also kind. She accepted their sorry. She told them to put the hose away. She told them to dry off. She told them to help her fix the garden. She told them to play nicely. + +Lily and Max did what Mom said. They put the hose away. They dried off. They helped Mom fix the garden. They played nicely. They learned their lesson. They did not spray each other with the hose again. They hugged Mom and said thank you. Mom hugged them back and said I love you. +Lily liked to help her mom with the laundry. She would spend time sorting the clothes by color, putting them in the machine, and hanging them to dry. She thought it was fun and nice to make the clothes clean and fresh. + +One day, mom had a lot of laundry to do. She asked Lily to help her as usual. Lily was happy to help, but she also wanted to play with her new doll. She decided to do both. She took her doll and put her in a basket with some clothes. She pretended the basket was a car and the doll was going for a ride. + +"Beep beep, here we go!" Lily said to her doll. "We are going to the park, and then to the store, and then to grandma's house!" + +Mom did not see Lily put her doll in the basket. She was busy with other things. She took the basket and put it in the machine. She turned it on and went to do something else. + +Lily came back to the laundry room after a while. She wanted to check on her doll. She looked for the basket, but she could not find it. She saw the machine spinning and making noise. She wondered if her doll was inside. + +"Mom, mom, where is my doll?" Lily asked, worried. + +Mom heard Lily and came to the laundry room. She saw the machine and realized what had happened. She stopped the machine and opened the door. She took out the clothes and the doll. The doll was wet and dirty. She had lost her hat and one of her shoes. + +"Oh, Lily, I'm so sorry. I did not know you put your doll in the basket. I thought it was only clothes. I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Mom said, hugging Lily. + +Lily started to cry. She felt sad and angry. She loved her doll and did not want her to be ruined. + +"It's okay, mom. It was an accident. You did not mean to do it. But can we fix her? Can we make her nice again?" Lily asked, wiping her tears. + +Mom nodded. She said they could wash the doll by hand, dry her with a towel, and find her hat and shoe. She said they could also give her a new dress and a bow for her hair. She said they could make her look even nicer than before. + +Lily smiled. She felt better. She hugged her mom and her doll. She said she was sorry too. She said she should not have put her doll in the basket. She said she would be more careful next time. + +Mom and Lily worked together to fix the doll. They washed her, dried her, and dressed her. They found her hat and shoe and put them on. They gave her a bow and a smile. They made her look nice again. +