diff --git "a/TinyStories_1222.txt" "b/TinyStories_1222.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1222.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Timmy was sad, but he didn't cry or throw a tantrum. Instead, he politely asked the store owner if he could work at the store to earn the money for the toy. The store owner was impressed by Timmy's politeness and agreed to let him work. + +Timmy worked hard every day, sweeping the floors and putting items on the shelves. After a week, he had earned enough money to buy the toy he wanted. He was so happy! + +As Timmy and his mom were leaving the store, the store owner called out to Timmy. "You are a very polite and hardworking young man," the store owner said. "I have a special screw that I need help with. Would you like to help me?" + +Timmy was happy to help, and he followed the store owner to the back of the store. The store owner showed Timmy a big sack full of screws. "I need you to find the one screw that is different from all the others," the store owner said. + +Timmy looked through the sack and found the screw that was different. The store owner was very impressed. "You are very smart and helpful," the store owner said. "Remember, if you work hard and are polite to others, good things will come your way." + +And from that day on, Timmy always remembered to be polite and work hard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going on a trip to a faraway nation. Lily was so excited! + +They packed their bags and went to the airport. Lily was happy to receive a toy airplane from the flight attendant. She played with it during the flight and looked out the window to see the clouds. + +When they arrived at their destination, Lily saw that it was a very harsh place. The sun was hot, and there was no water to drink. Lily's mommy and daddy tried to find some, but they couldn't. They became very sick and couldn't leave their hotel room. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She tried to help her mommy and daddy, but they were too sick. Eventually, they had to go back home early. Lily didn't get to see all the fun things she wanted to see. She learned that sometimes things don't go as planned, and it can be very hard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends found some sticks and started to play with them. They pretended they were swords and had a great time. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom came to remind her that it was time to go home. Lily was troubled because she didn't want to leave her friends and the park. But her mom said they could come back tomorrow and play again. + +Lily went home with her mom, but she couldn't stop thinking about the fun she had with her friends. The next day, Lily went back to the park, but she couldn't find her friends or the sticks they played with. She looked everywhere, but they were gone. + +Lily felt sad and alone without her friends and the sticks. She realized that sometimes things don't always stay the same, and that made her feel even more troubled. From that day on, Lily always kept a special stick with her to remind her of the fun she had with her friends in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candies and sweets, but his mom always told him to eat healthy food. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a mint candy, and he loved it so much that he wanted more. + +Timmy asked his mom for more mints, but she said no. So Timmy decided to lie to his mom and said he needed the mints for his sore throat. His mom believed him and gave him more mints. + +But soon, Timmy's tummy started to hurt, and he felt sick. His mom asked him if he had eaten too many mints, and Timmy felt guilty for lying. He realized that lying was not a good thing to do, and it made him feel unhappy. + +From that day on, Timmy promised to always tell the truth and never lie again. He learned that being honest was the best thing to do, and it made him feel happy inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play at the beach. One day, while she was building a sandcastle, she saw a jellyfish washed up on the shore. It was wiggling and jiggling, so she went to her mom and said, "Mommy, look at the funny jellyfish!" + +Her mom said, "Oh no, Lily! Jellyfish can sting you and hurt you. Let's be polite and stay away from it." + +Lily nodded and went back to playing in the sand. But later, when she went to wash her hands, she accidentally touched the jellyfish. It stung her and she cried out in pain. Her mom quickly wiped the sting away with a towel and said, "See, Lily? That's why we have to be polite and stay away from things that can hurt us." + +From then on, Lily always remembered to be polite and careful when she played at the beach. She never wanted to get stung by a jellyfish again! +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to sleep all day and never did any work. One day, Fluffy's friend, a dog named Spot, came to visit him. + +"Hey Fluffy, let's go to the store!" said Spot. + +"No, I'm too lazy," replied Fluffy. + +"Come on, it'll be fun. We can buy some treats and toys," said Spot. + +Fluffy finally agreed and they went to the store. While they were there, Fluffy saw a big box and decided to climb inside. Spot warned him that it was a mailbox, but Fluffy didn't listen. + +Later that day, the mailman came to pick up the mail and saw Fluffy in the mailbox. He quickly took him out and brought him back to his owner. From then on, Fluffy learned to listen to his friends and not be so lazy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play catch with his friends. One day, Timmy was wearing his new uniform to school. His uniform was blue and had a badge on it. It was very cool and all his friends thought it was popular. + +During recess, Timmy and his friends played catch. Timmy caught the ball and threw it to his friend. His friend caught the ball and threw it back to Timmy. They played catch for a long time and had lots of fun. + +At the end of the day, Timmy went home wearing his uniform. His mom asked him how his day was and Timmy said, "It was great! My uniform is popular and I played catch with my friends." Timmy felt happy and proud of his uniform and his catch-playing skills. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color, and she always used her crayons to make cool pictures. One day, she was drawing a picture of a cat when she heard a knock on the door. + +"Who is it?" Lily asked. + +"It's me, your friend Sarah!" came the reply. + +Lily opened the door and saw Sarah standing there with a big smile on her face. "I brought you a present," Sarah said, holding out a new pack of crayons. + +Lily was so happy that she gave Sarah a big hug. "Thank you so much!" she said. "I can't wait to use these to make more cool pictures." + +As they sat down to color together, Lily noticed that Sarah always colored inside the lines. "How do you do that?" she asked. + +"It's easy," Sarah replied. "You just have to be careful and take your time." + +Lily tried to color inside the lines too, and with Sarah's help, she did it! They both laughed and had so much fun coloring together. Lily was so glad she could hear Sarah's advice and make a cool picture. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and get dirty. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to clean up and come inside. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to complete his stage of getting cleaned up. + +Timmy's mom filled up the bathtub with warm water and bubbles. Timmy got in and splashed around. "This water is dirty," said Timmy. "Yes, but it will make you clean," said his mom. Timmy scrubbed himself with soap and water until he was all clean. + +After Timmy was done, he got out of the bathtub and wrapped himself in a towel. "Good job, Timmy," said his mom. "You completed the stage of getting cleaned up." Timmy smiled and went to bed, dreaming of all the fun he would have getting dirty again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was very happy and flew around all day. One day, the bird met a wise old owl. The owl said, "Little bird, always remember to use your wisdom when making decisions." + +The little bird did not understand what the owl meant by "wisdom", but it nodded its head anyway. The owl then asked the bird how many friends it had. The bird said, "I have a number of friends, but they are all very special to me." + +One day, the little bird got angry with its friends and decided to fly away. It did not use its wisdom to think about what it was doing. The bird flew too high and got too tired. It fell from the sky and hurt itself badly. The bird realized too late that it should have listened to the wise old owl. + +The little bird was never able to fly again and was very sad. It learned a valuable lesson about the importance of wisdom and making good choices. And so, the story of the little bird with a number of friends but no wisdom ended sadly. +Once upon a time, there was a little beetle. He was a small beetle with shiny wings. He loved to fly around and explore the world. One day, he saw a big, green leaf and he stopped to rest on it. Suddenly, he felt something strange. It was a drop of water that fell on his head. He looked up and saw that it was starting to rain. + +The beetle was miserable. He didn't like the rain. He wanted to fly away, but he couldn't because the rain was too heavy. So, he decided to pause and wait for the rain to stop. He closed his wings and waited patiently. After a while, the rain stopped and the sun came out. The beetle opened his wings and flew away, feeling happy and free once again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jump on her cushion, it was so soft and bouncy. One day, Lily's mom promised to take her to the park. Lily was so enthusiastic and couldn't wait to go. + +When they arrived at the park, Lily ran to the swings and went as high as she could. She was having so much fun! Suddenly, it started to rain. Lily's mom promised to take her for ice cream if she was a good girl and waited patiently for the rain to stop. + +Lily was very enthusiastic about getting ice cream and promised to be a good girl. She waited and waited until the rain finally stopped. They went to the ice cream shop and Lily got her favorite flavor. She was so happy and couldn't stop smiling. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a long, curly hair and loved to play outside. One day, she saw her dad reading a magazine. + +"What's that, Daddy?" she asked. + +"It's a magazine, Lily. It has lots of pictures and stories," her dad replied. + +Lily took the magazine and started to spin around. "Look, Daddy! I'm spinning like a ballerina!" she said. + +Her dad laughed and said, "You're so silly, Lily. Do you want me to read you a story from the magazine?" + +Lily nodded and sat down next to her dad. They read stories and looked at pictures until it was time for dinner. From that day on, Lily loved to read magazines with her dad and spin around like a ballerina. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Benny. Benny had fluffy white fur and big floppy ears that made him look adorable. One day, Benny went for a walk in the forest and found a shiny rock. He picked up the rock and examined it closely, turning it over in his paws. + +Suddenly, a wise old owl flew down and perched on a nearby branch. "Hello, Benny," said the owl. "What have you found there?" Benny showed the owl the shiny rock and asked, "What is it?" The owl replied, "That, my dear Benny, is a piece of fool's gold. It may look shiny and valuable, but it is not real gold. It is important to examine things carefully before deciding if they are valuable or not." + +Benny thanked the wise owl for his wisdom and continued on his walk, feeling grateful for the lesson he had learned. From that day on, Benny made sure to examine everything he found carefully before deciding if it was valuable or not. +Once upon a time, there was a group of bees who lived in a hive. They were all friends and liked to work together. One day, a new bee came to the hive. Her name was Bella, and she was very popular. All the bees wanted to be friends with her. + +Bella started to work alone and didn't want to play with the other bees. One day, a big storm came, and the hive was in danger. The bees tried to work together, but they couldn't do it alone. Then, Bella came and helped them. She said, "Let's unite and save our home!" + +The bees worked together, and they saved the hive from the storm. After that, Bella realized that it was better to work with friends. She said, "I'm sorry for not playing with you. Can we be friends?" The bees forgave her, and they all lived happily ever after. The moral of the story is that it's better to work together and be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he was playing with his trucks when he saw a big pipe on the ground. + +"Wow, that's a big pipe!" Timmy said. + +"Yes, it is," said his friend Billy. "We can add it to our fort!" + +So Timmy and Billy picked up the pipe and added it to their fort. After they finished building, they got hungry. Timmy's mom brought out some delicious cookies for them to eat. + +"These cookies are so delicious!" Timmy said. + +"I know, right?" Billy agreed. + +They ate their cookies and continued to play with their fort. Timmy was happy to have a new addition to his fort and a yummy snack to share with his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and dress them up in pretty clothes. One day, Lily's mommy asked her if she wanted to go to the university with her. Lily didn't know what a university was, but she said yes anyway. + +When they got to the university, they saw lots of big buildings and lots of people walking around. Lily's mommy had to go to a meeting, so Lily went to play in the park. While she was playing, she fell down and hurt her knee. A nice lady came over and asked if she was okay. + +Lily said, "My knee hurts." The nice lady helped her up and gave her a band-aid. Lily felt much better and said thank you. When her mommy came back, Lily told her all about her adventure at the university. From that day on, Lily knew that a university was a big place with lots of buildings and nice people who help you when you get hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her room with her toys. But her room was old and messy. One day, her parents told her they were going to make a new room for her. Lily was very excited. + +Her parents worked hard and built a new room for her. It was big and bright, with a big window that let in lots of light. Lily helped to decorate the room with her toys and books. She was very happy with her new room. + +But there was one thing missing. Lily wanted to display her favorite toy, a stuffed bear, in her new room. Her parents helped her find a special place to display the bear. Now, every time Lily walked into her new room, she smiled at her bear on display. +Once upon a time, there was a strong farmer named Jack. Jack had big muscles and could lift heavy things. He lived on a farm with lots of animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. + +One day, Jack saw a shooting star in the sky. His little daughter asked him what he wished for. Jack said he wished he could believe in magic. His daughter smiled and said she believed in magic too. + +The next day, Jack found a magic seed in his field. He planted it and soon it grew into a giant beanstalk. Jack climbed up the beanstalk and found a castle in the clouds. There he met a fairy who granted him three wishes. Jack wished for happiness, love, and a bountiful harvest for his farm. When he came back down to the ground, he saw that his wishes had come true. From that day on, Jack always believed in magic. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color, so her mommy and daddy gave her a big desk with lots of paper and crayons as a gift. Lily was very happy and felt gifted. + +One day, Lily had to decide what to draw. She thought and thought, but couldn't decide. She looked at the paper and her crayons, but nothing came to mind. "Maybe I'll go outside and see if I can find something to draw," she thought. + +As she walked outside, she saw a beautiful butterfly flying around. She followed it and watched it land on a flower. Lily decided to draw the butterfly and the flower on her desk. She went back inside and got to work. When she finished, she showed her mommy and daddy. They were so proud of her and put her drawing on the fridge. From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes it's hard to decide, but if she looked around, she could find inspiration anywhere. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a duck and a frog. They loved to play together in the pond. One day, they decided to go on an adventure and build a raft. They worked hard and made a big raft with sticks and leaves. + +They hopped on the raft and started to zip through the water. It was so much fun! They saw a lot of fish and birds along the way. They were having a peaceful time until they heard a loud noise. It was a big alligator! + +The alligator wanted to eat the duck and frog. They tried to paddle away, but the alligator was too fast. The alligator caught them and ate them both. The pond was no longer peaceful without their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, while she was playing, she saw a broken hut. She went closer to look at it and saw that it was very old and needed to be fixed. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play with her. She showed him the broken hut and they decided to fix it together. They talked about how they could fix it and decided to use some wood and nails. + +As they were fixing the hut, they heard a noise coming from inside. They were scared but decided to talk to the person inside. It turned out to be a little bird that had made a nest inside the hut. They were happy they could help the bird and fix the hut at the same time. From that day on, Lily and Timmy played in the hut every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees and play outside. One day, she climbed a big tree and found a shiny medal in a bird's nest. + +Lily was so excited to show her mom her new gift. "Mommy, look what I found!" she exclaimed. "It's a medal and it's so pretty!" + +Her mom was very proud of her gifted daughter. "Wow, Lily! You are so brave to climb that tree and find such a special treasure," she said. + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She knew that she was very good at climbing and finding special things. She couldn't wait to see what adventure she would have next. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named BunBun. BunBun had a gray fur and loved to hop around in the meadow. One day, BunBun saw a butterfly with pretty wings. BunBun wanted to catch the butterfly, but he couldn't because his feet were too big and he had a tie around his neck. + +BunBun hated the tie because it made it hard for him to move around. He wanted to take it off, but he didn't know how. Suddenly, the butterfly flew over to BunBun and landed on his nose. BunBun was so happy that he forgot about the tie and started to hop around with the butterfly on his nose. + +From that day on, BunBun never wore a tie again. He realized that he didn't need to wear one to be happy. He was just happy being himself and hopping around in the meadow with his new friend, the butterfly. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat treats, especially chocolate chip cookies. One day, her mom made her a big batch of cookies. Lily ate so many cookies that she got a tummy ache. + +Lily's mom told her, "You need to be wise and not eat too many treats at once. It's not good for your tummy." + +Lily felt sad and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. Will you forgive me for eating too many cookies?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, I forgive you. Let's go lay down and rest until your tummy feels better." + +Lily learned that it's important to be wise and not overeat treats. And she also learned that it's important to ask for forgiveness when she makes a mistake. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a bike with pedals. He liked to go outside and ride his bike. One day, it started to rain and Timmy got wet. He didn't like being wet, but he kept riding his bike anyway. Timmy was happy because he could go fast on his bike. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing outside when she fell and hurt her leg. Her mommy took her to the doctor. The doctor was very nice and gave Lily some medicine to help her leg feel better. + +After Lily took her medicine, she felt very tired. Her mommy told her it was time to rest and go to bed. Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep. + +While she was sleeping, Lily had a mysterious dream. She dreamed she was flying high in the sky with unicorns and rainbows. When she woke up, she felt much better and her leg didn't hurt as much. She was happy and thanked her mommy and the doctor for helping her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved eating cereal for breakfast every day. One morning, her mommy brought home a new box of cereal with a picture of a happy tiger on it. Lily was so excited to try it! + +As she was pouring the cereal into her bowl, she accidentally knocked the bowl off the table and it fell on the floor. The bowl broke into little pieces and the cereal went everywhere. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't eat her new cereal. But her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can get you a new bowl and a new box of cereal." Lily smiled and felt better knowing that she could try her new cereal again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the sand at the beach. One day, she was playing with her friend Jack when she saw a dirty sandcastle. + +Lily said to Jack, "Let's make a new sandcastle! We can keep it clean and pretty." + +Jack agreed and they started building a new sandcastle. They worked very hard to keep the sand clean and the castle beautiful. When they finished, they were very proud of themselves. + +Lily said, "We did a great job! Let's keep it clean by not playing too rough." + +Jack nodded and they played gently around their new sandcastle. They were very happy to have a clean and pretty castle to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty was a nosy squirrel who loved to explore the forest. One day, Nutty met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hello, little squirrel! What are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I'm looking for acorns to eat," replied Nutty. + +Suddenly, the ground began to tremble. Nutty and Lily were scared. They looked up and saw a big tree falling towards them. + +"Run, Nutty! Run!" shouted Lily. + +But Nutty was too slow. The tree fell on top of him and he couldn't move. Poor Nutty was hurt and couldn't play with Lily anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dream about flying in the sky and seeing the stars. One day, Lily's mom told her that she needed to wash her hands before eating. Lily didn't want to stop dreaming, but she knew washing her hands was important. + +As she washed her hands, Lily saw how the light reflected on the water. It was beautiful! She realized that washing her hands was like cleaning her dreams. If she didn't wash her hands, she could get sick and her dreams would be ruined. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to wash her hands before eating. She knew that taking care of her body was important, so she could keep dreaming and flying in the sky. The moral of the story is that taking care of yourself is important, so you can keep dreaming and reaching for the stars. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around. One day, she put on her favorite dress, but it felt too tight around her waist. She asked her mom if she could wear a different dress, but her mom refused. + +Lily felt sad and didn't want to dance anymore because she couldn't move her waist. Her mom noticed and told her that she could try some stretches to become more flexible. Lily didn't know what that meant, but her mom showed her some simple exercises. + +After doing the stretches, Lily felt much better and her waist didn't feel tight anymore. She put on her favorite dress and twirled around happily. From then on, she made sure to stretch every day so she could be more flexible and dance to her heart's content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the big crane at the construction site near her house. Every day, she would wave to the crane operator and say hello. + +One day, the operator waved back and said, "Would you like to come up and see the view from the crane?" Lily was enthusiastic and said yes! + +The operator carefully lifted Lily up to the crane's cab. She was amazed at how high up they were. "Can we join the other cranes?" she asked. The operator smiled and said, "Sure thing!" + +They moved the crane to where the other cranes were working. Lily watched as they lifted heavy things and moved them around. "Wow!" she said. "This is so cool!" + +When it was time to go back down, the operator carefully lowered Lily to the ground. "Thanks for joining me today," he said. Lily smiled and waved goodbye. She couldn't wait to tell her friends about her adventure in the crane. +Ben and Mia are twins who like to play pretend. One day, they find a cane in the attic. It is old and brown and has a curved handle. They wonder what they can do with it. + +They decide to be detectives and solve mysteries. They put on hats and coats and use the cane as a clue-finder. They look around the house for things that are strange or missing. They find a sock under the sofa, a button on the floor and a picture that is crooked. + +They make up stories about how the sock, the button and the picture got there. They use their creative minds to imagine who did it and why. They have fun pretending to catch the culprits and return the things to their places. + +They are very good detectives and solve all the mysteries. They are also very good twins and share the cane. They put it back in the attic when they are done. They say they will play pretend again tomorrow. They hug and smile. +Anna and Ben went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. But Anna wanted to see the gorilla. She liked the gorilla because he was big and furry and funny. + +"Can we go see the gorilla, please?" Anna asked Mom. + +"Sure, honey. Let's go find him," Mom said. + +They walked and walked until they saw a sign that said "Gorilla House". They followed the sign and entered a big room with glass walls. There was a big cage with a big gorilla inside. He was sitting on a rock and eating a banana. + +"Look, there he is!" Ben said, pointing at the gorilla. + +"Wow, he's so big!" Anna said, running to the glass. + +She pressed her nose and hands on the glass and tried to see the gorilla better. The gorilla looked at her and made a funny face. He stuck out his tongue and opened his eyes wide. Anna laughed and made a funny face back. The gorilla laughed too and threw his banana peel at the glass. + +"Hey, don't do that!" Ben said, laughing too. + +The gorilla picked up another banana and peeled it. He looked at Anna and Ben and smiled. He held out the banana to them, as if he wanted to share it. + +"Do you want some?" Anna asked, smiling too. + +The gorilla nodded and moved closer to the glass. Anna and Ben moved closer too. They reached out their hands to the banana, but they could not touch it. There was a glass wall between them and the gorilla. + +"Aw, we can't have it. It's too tight," Anna said, feeling sad. + +The gorilla felt sad too. He wanted to give them the banana, but he could not pass it to them. He looked around and saw a hole in the cage. It was big enough for the banana, but not for him. He had an idea. He put the banana in the hole and pushed it with his hand. The banana came out of the hole and rolled on the floor. + +"Look, he passed it to us!" Ben said, surprised. + +Anna and Ben ran to the banana and picked it up. They looked at the gorilla and said, "Thank you!" + +The gorilla smiled and clapped his hands. He was happy. He made a new friend. Anna and Ben were happy too. They shared the banana and ate it. They waved at the gorilla and said, "Bye!" + +They left the gorilla house and went to see other animals. But they never forgot the gorilla who passed them a banana. He was their favorite animal in the zoo. +Lily was scared to go to her new class. She did not know any of the other kids or the teacher. She missed her old class and her friends. She held her mom's hand very tight and did not want to let go. + +Mom saw that Lily was scared and gave her a hug. She said, "It's okay, Lily. You will make new friends and have fun in your new class. I will be back soon to pick you up. I love you very much." She kissed Lily on the cheek and gave her a small teddy bear. She said, "This is your comfort bear. You can hold him when you feel sad or lonely. He will make you feel better." + +Lily took the comfort bear and nodded. She still felt scared, but she also felt a little brave. She said, "I love you, Mom. Bye-bye." She waved to her mom and walked into the class. + +The teacher smiled and said, "Hello, Lily. Welcome to our class. I'm Miss Rose. What's your name?" Lily said, "Lily." Miss Rose said, "That's a lovely name. Do you want to sit next to me?" Lily nodded and followed Miss Rose to a chair. + +Lily looked around the class and saw many kids. Some were playing with toys, some were drawing, some were reading. She saw a huge boy with curly hair and glasses. He was playing with a big truck. He looked at Lily and said, "Hi, I'm Ben. Do you want to play with me?" Lily felt shy and said, "No, thank you." Ben said, "Okay, maybe later." He smiled and drove his truck away. + +Lily felt a little lonely. She wished she had a friend. She hugged her comfort bear and hoped he would make her feel better. She wondered if her mom would come back soon. She missed her mom. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. They see a big bunch of bananas on the table. Lily has an idea. + +"Let's use the bananas to make funny faces!" she says to Max. + +"OK!" Max says. He likes to make funny faces. + +They take two bananas each. They peel them and break them into pieces. They use the pieces to make eyes, noses, mouths and ears on their plates. They giggle and show each other their banana faces. + +"Look at mine!" Lily says. "It has a big smile and curly hair!" + +"Look at mine!" Max says. "It has a long nose and big ears!" + +They think their banana faces are adorable. They are very proud of their work. + +Mom comes into the kitchen. She sees the twins and their banana faces. She smiles and hugs them. + +"What a creative and yummy snack!" she says. "You are such clever and sweet kids!" + +Lily and Max beam. They love Mom and they love bananas. They share their banana faces with Mom and enjoy their snack. They are very happy. +Anna liked to perform for her family. She liked to sing and dance and make funny faces. She had a special apron that she wore when she performed. It was red and yellow and had many pockets. She put her toys and props in the pockets. + +One day, Anna wanted to perform a new show for her family. She asked her brother Ben to help her. Ben was older and knew many different things. He said he would help her, but he had to do his homework first. Anna waited and waited, but Ben did not finish his homework. She was sad and bored. + +She decided to perform by herself. She put on her apron and took out her toys and props. She had a teddy bear, a ball, a hat, and a spoon. She went to the living room, where her family was sitting. She said, "Hello, everyone! I am Anna, and I am going to perform for you!" + +She started to sing a song about her teddy bear. She hugged him and kissed him and made him dance. Then she threw the ball in the air and caught it. She put the hat on her head and pretended to be a pirate. She used the spoon as a sword and said, "Arrr!" + +Her family clapped and cheered. They said, "Bravo, Anna! You are a great performer! We love your show!" Anna smiled and bowed. She was happy and proud. She said, "Thank you, thank you! I have one more thing to show you!" + +She reached into her apron and pulled out a paper. It was a drawing of her and Ben. She said, "This is for Ben. He helped me with my show. He is my best friend. He knows many different things. I love him very much." She gave the paper to Ben and hugged him. + +Ben smiled and hugged her back. He said, "Thank you, Anna. You are my best friend, too. You are a wonderful performer. I love you very much." He put the paper on the wall and said, "This is the best drawing ever." + +Anna and Ben looked at each other and laughed. They were happy and grateful. They had a special bond. They were different, but they were the same. They were siblings. They were performers. They were friends. +Tommy loved to play with his toys, especially his hairy bear. He hugged his bear every night and told him stories. He also had a dream: he wanted to go to the zoo and see the real bears. + +One day, his mom said they could go to the zoo. Tommy was very happy. He put on his hat and coat and grabbed his hairy bear. He ran to the car and said, "Let's go, let's go!" + +At the zoo, Tommy saw many animals. He saw lions, monkeys, elephants, and giraffes. He liked them all, but he wanted to see the bears the most. He asked his mom, "Where are the bears, mom? I want to see the bears!" + +His mom smiled and said, "They are over there, Tommy. Come on, I'll show you." She took his hand and led him to the bear enclosure. There, Tommy saw two big brown bears. They were very hairy and had big claws and teeth. They were eating fish and honey. + +Tommy was amazed. He pointed at them and said, "Look, mom, look! They are like my bear, but bigger and louder. They are so cool!" + +His mom nodded and said, "Yes, they are, Tommy. They are very cool. Do you want to take a picture with them?" + +Tommy nodded eagerly. He held his hairy bear and smiled. His mom took out her phone and snapped a photo. Tommy was very happy. He had seen his dream come true. He thanked his mom and hugged his bear. He said, "This is the best day ever, mom. I love you and I love the bears!" +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toy soldiers. They have many toy soldiers of different colors and sizes. They put them in rows and make them march. + +One day, Sara and Ben decide to play a game. They each choose a color of toy soldiers to lead. Sara chooses red and Ben chooses blue. They say, "Ready, set, go!" and start to march their toy soldiers around the room. + +They march on the carpet, on the table, on the bed, and on the chair. They make noises like drums and trumpets. They are very busy and have fun. + +But then, they see that their toy soldiers are marching towards each other. They are going to crash! Sara and Ben stop and look at each other. They say, "Oh no! What do we do?" + +They think for a moment. Then, they have an idea. They say, "Let's make them friends!" They turn their toy soldiers around and make them march side by side. They make noises like cheers and claps. They are very happy and have more fun. +Lily and Max were playing outside in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide and swing. But today, the sky was gray and the wind was cold. They felt sad and wanted to go home. + +They saw a big tree with many leaves. They ran to the tree and hid behind it. They hoped the wind would not find them there. They whispered to each other, "Do you think the wind will go away soon?" + +They heard a voice from the tree. It said, "Hello, little ones. Why are you hiding here?" They looked up and saw a friendly face. It was an owl. He was sitting on a branch and looking at them with his big eyes. + +"Who are you?" Lily whispered. + +"I am Owl. I live in this tree. I like the wind. It helps me fly and hunt. Why are you afraid of the wind?" Owl asked. + +"We are not afraid. We are cold and bored. The wind makes the sky gray and the park dull. We want to see the sun and the flowers and the birds," Max whispered. + +Owl smiled and said, "The wind is not your enemy. It is your friend. It brings changes and surprises. Sometimes it brings rain and clouds. Sometimes it brings rainbows and stars. Sometimes it brings seeds and nuts. Sometimes it brings stories and songs. You just have to listen and watch and enjoy." + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They felt curious and happy. They wanted to hear and see and enjoy what the wind brought. They asked Owl, "Can you tell us a story? Can you sing us a song?" + +Owl nodded and said, "Of course. Come closer and I will share with you the secrets of the wind." He fluffed his feathers and opened his beak. He began to tell them a story. He began to sing them a song. Lily and Max listened and watched and enjoyed. They forgot about the gray sky and the cold wind. They felt warm and cozy and safe. They felt glad they met Owl. They felt glad they played in the park. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play at the beach. They make sand castles and look for shells. They have fun. + +One day, they see something shiny in the water. It is a starfish. It is pink and yellow and it glows. They want to touch it. + +"Look, Ben, a starfish!" Anna says. + +"Wow, it is so pretty!" Ben says. + +They run to the water and pick up the starfish. It is soft and wet. They hold it in their hands and smile. + +But then, the starfish stops glowing. It becomes pale and still. Anna and Ben are sad. + +"What happened?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is sick." Ben says. + +They put the starfish back in the water. They hope it will glow again. They wait and watch. + +But the starfish does not glow. It does not move. It is gone. + +Anna and Ben cry. They hug each other. They are sorry for the starfish. + +They go back to the sand. They make a little grave for the starfish. They put some shells and flowers on it. They say goodbye. + +"Goodbye, starfish. We are sorry. We hope you are happy now." Anna says. + +"Goodbye, starfish. We love you. We will miss you." Ben says. + +They walk away from the beach. They hold hands. They are still sad. But they are also glad. They are glad they saw the starfish. They are glad they are friends. +Ben and Tom are playing with their toy guns in the park. They pretend to be police and catch bad guys. They run and hide behind the trees and the swings. + +"Bang, bang, you are dead!" Ben shouts, as he shoots his gun at Tom. + +"No, I am not! You missed me!" Tom says, as he shoots back at Ben. + +They laugh and have fun, until they see a real police car coming. They stop and watch, curious. The police car stops near the park and two police get out. They have real guns and badges. + +"Look, Ben, real police!" Tom says, excited. + +"Shh, Tom, maybe they are looking for bad guys!" Ben says, quietly. + +The police walk towards the park, looking around. They see Ben and Tom with their toy guns and frown. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing with those guns?" one police asks, sternly. + +"They are not real guns, they are toys!" Ben says, quickly. + +"We are playing police and bad guys!" Tom says, proudly. + +The police look at each other and smile. They remember when they were kids and played the same game. + +"That's nice, but you have to be careful with toy guns. They can look like real guns and scare people. And you should never point them at anyone, even in play. Do you understand?" the other police says, kindly. + +Ben and Tom nod, feeling a bit scared and sorry. + +"We understand, sir. We are sorry, sir. We will be careful, sir." they say, together. + +The police pat their heads and give them stickers with police badges on them. + +"You are good kids, and maybe you can be real police when you grow up. But for now, just enjoy your game and be safe. OK?" one police says, warmly. + +"OK, thank you, sir!" Ben and Tom say, happily. + +They wave goodbye to the police, who get back in their car and drive away. Ben and Tom stick their badges on their shirts and resume their game, but with more respect and caution. + +They shoot their toy guns in the air and shout, "We are the police! We catch bad guys!" +Tom and Mia were twins who liked to explore. One day, they saw a big hill near their house. They wanted to see what was on the other side. They asked their mom if they could go. + +"Be careful, and don't go too far," their mom said. "And come back before it gets dark." + +Tom and Mia nodded and ran to the hill. They climbed and climbed until they reached the top. They looked down and saw a valley. It was green and had many flowers and trees. They also saw a stream that cut through the valley. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Mia said. + +"Let's go down and play!" Tom said. + +They ran down the hill and followed the stream. They saw a bridge made of wood. They crossed the bridge and saw a house. It was small and had a chimney. Smoke came out of the chimney. + +"Who lives there?" Mia asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe a fairy or a gnome," Tom said. + +They were curious and wanted to see inside. They walked to the door and knocked. No one answered. They tried to open the door, but it was locked. + +"Maybe they are not home," Mia said. + +"Or maybe they are hiding," Tom said. + +They looked around and saw a window. It was open and had a curtain. They peeked behind the curtain and saw a table. On the table, there was a cake, a pie, and a pot of honey. + +"Mmm, they look yummy!" Mia said. + +"Maybe we can have a bite," Tom said. + +They climbed through the window and went to the table. They each took a fork and cut a piece of cake. They ate it and smiled. It was sweet and soft. + +"This is the best cake ever!" Tom said. + +"Let's try the pie next," Mia said. + +They cut a piece of pie and ate it. It was sour and juicy. + +"This is the best pie ever!" Mia said. + +"Let's try the honey last," Tom said. + +They took a spoon and dipped it in the honey. They licked it and made a face. It was sticky and bitter. + +"This is the worst honey ever!" Tom said. + +"Let's go back to the cake and the pie," Mia said. + +They ate more cake and more pie until they were full. They did not notice that someone was watching them from behind a tree. It was a bear. He was angry and hungry. He had made the cake, the pie, and the honey for himself. He roared and ran to the house. + +"Who's been eating my cake?" he shouted. + +"Who's been eating my pie?" he shouted. + +"Who's been eating my honey?" he shouted. + +He saw Tom and Mia at the table. They were scared and jumped off their chairs. They ran to the window and tried to climb out. But the bear was faster and blocked their way. + +"Please, don't hurt us!" Tom said. + +"We're sorry, we didn't know it was yours!" Mia said. + +The bear growled and raised his paw. He was about to swipe at them when he heard a voice. + +"Stop, bear, stop!" the voice said. + +It was their mom. She had followed them to the hill and saw them go to the house. She had a stick and a whistle. She blew the whistle and waved the stick. The bear was startled and backed away. + +"Go away, bear, go away!" their mom said. + +The bear ran to the woods and disappeared. Their mom hugged Tom and Mia and took them out of the house. She was angry and worried. + +"What were you thinking, going to a stranger's house and eating their food?" she said. + +"We were curious, mom, we were curious," they said. + +"Well, curiosity can get you in trouble, especially with a bear," she said. + +She took them back to their house and gave them a bath. She also gave them a lecture and a hug. She told them to never do that again. + +Tom and Mia learned their lesson. They were sorry for what they did. They also had a tummy ache from eating too much cake and pie. They decided to be more careful and respectful when they explored. They also decided to stay away from bears. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But they do not like to bathe. They think it is boring and cold. + +One day, their mom says, "It is time to bathe, Anna and Ben. You are very dirty and smelly. Come on, let's go to the bathroom." + +Anna and Ben say, "No, mom, we do not want to bathe. We want to play more. Please, mom, let us play." + +Mom says, "No, you have to bathe. It is good for you. You will feel fresh and clean. And you can play with your rubber ducks and boats in the water. It will be fun." + +Anna and Ben say, "But mom, we do not like the water. It is wet and noisy. And we do not like the soap. It is slippery and stings our eyes. And we do not like the towel. It is rough and scratchy. Bathing is terrible, mom, terrible." + +Mom says, "I know you do not like bathing, but you have to do it. It is not terrible, it is easy. Look, I will show you. You can count the number of bubbles in the water. You can sing a song while you wash your hair. You can make funny faces with the foam. You can splash and giggle with each other. Bathing is not terrible, it is fun." + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They think for a moment. They see the water, the soap, the towel, the ducks, the boats, the bubbles, the foam. They hear mom's voice, her song, her giggle. They feel curious and brave. + +They say, "Okay, mom, we will try to bathe. But only for a little while. And only if you bathe with us." + +Mom says, "Deal. Come on, let's go to the bathroom. And do not forget to bring your toys and books. We can read them after we bathe." + +Anna and Ben smile. They take their toys and books. They follow mom to the bathroom. They are ready to bathe. They hope it will be fun. And not terrible. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a man with a big red balloon. He said, "Who wants a balloon? Only one cheap coin for a balloon!" + +Ben and Lily wanted a balloon, but they had no coins. They looked at each other and had an idea. They decided to follow the man and wait for him to drop a coin. They thought he would not notice, because he had many coins in his pocket. + +They followed the man for a long time, but he did not drop any coins. He walked to a big house with a fence and a gate. He knocked on the door and a lady opened it. She smiled and said, "Hello, Mr. Clown! Are you here for the party?" + +"Yes, I am," the man said. "I have many balloons for the children. Do you have my payment?" + +The lady nodded and gave him a big bag of coins. The man counted them and put them in his pocket. He said, "Thank you, ma'am. Have a nice day." + +He turned around and saw Ben and Lily hiding behind a bush. He frowned and said, "Hey, you two! What are you doing here? Are you trying to steal my coins?" + +Ben and Lily were scared and ran away. They ran all the way back to the park. They felt sad and sorry. They realized that following the man was a bad idea. They wished they had not been so greedy. + +They saw a girl with a yellow balloon. She was alone and looked bored. Ben and Lily went to her and said, "Hi, we are Ben and Lily. Do you want to play with us?" + +The girl smiled and said, "Sure, I would love to. My name is Anna. Do you like my balloon?" + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, it is very pretty. Where did you get it?" + +Anna said, "My mom gave it to me. She said it was a gift for being a good girl. She said it was not cheap, but it was worth it." + +Ben and Lily felt happy and learned a lesson. They realized that a balloon was not just a thing, but a sign of love. They decided to be good and save their coins for a special gift. They played with Anna and her balloon and had a lot of fun. +Lily was a little girl who liked to sew. She had a box of cloth and thread and needles that her grandma gave her. She made dolls and blankets and hats for her toys. She was very good at sewing. + +One night, she wanted to finish a doll for her friend's birthday. She worked very hard and made the doll's face and hair and dress. She only had to sew the arms and legs. But she was very tired and sleepy. She yawned and rubbed her eyes. + +"Come on, Lily, it's time for bed," her mom said. "You can finish your doll tomorrow." + +"But mom, I want to give it to Anna tomorrow. She will be very happy," Lily said. + +"I know, sweetie, but you need to rest. You can wake up early and sew the last stitch. I'll help you if you want," her mom said. + +Lily nodded and put her doll and sewing things away. She hugged her mom and went to bed. She dreamed of Anna and her doll. + +But in the morning, she had a problem. She could not find her needle. She looked in her box, on her table, on the floor, but it was not there. She felt troubled. How could she sew the last stitch without a needle? + +"Mom, mom, I can't find my needle. What can I do?" she cried. + +"Let me see, honey. Maybe it fell somewhere. Did you check under your pillow?" her mom asked. + +Lily lifted her pillow and saw something shiny. It was her needle. It had stuck in her pillow. She was very happy and relieved. + +"Here it is, mom. I found it. Thank you for helping me," she said. + +"You're welcome, Lily. Now hurry up and finish your doll. Anna will love it," her mom said. + +Lily smiled and sewed the last stitch. She wrapped her doll in a pretty paper and ran to the door. + +"Bye, mom. I'm going to Anna's house. See you later," she said. + +"Bye, Lily. Have fun. And be careful with your needle," her mom said. + +Lily waved and ran to her friend's house. She gave her the doll and they played together. They were very happy. Lily was glad she finished her doll. She was a good friend and a good sewer. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big train made of copper. The train was shiny and heavy and made a loud noise when it moved on the tracks. + +One day, Lila and Ben had a fight over the train. Lila wanted to drive it and Ben wanted to fix it. They both pulled on the train and shouted at each other. + +"Let go! It's my turn!" Lila said. + +"No, it's mine! I want to make it better!" Ben said. + +They pulled so hard that the train broke in two. The copper part came off and the plastic part snapped. Lila and Ben gasped and dropped the train. They looked at each other with sad and angry eyes. + +They heard their mom coming up the stairs. She had heard the noise and the shouting. She opened the door and saw the broken train and the twins. + +"What happened here?" she asked in a harsh voice. + +Lila and Ben started to cry. They knew they had done something bad. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. + +"We broke the train, mom. We were fighting and we pulled it too hard. We didn't mean to. We love the train. We love each other. Can you fix it, please?" they said. + +Mom sighed and picked up the train. She looked at the copper part and the plastic part. She was not happy, but she was not angry either. She loved her twins and she knew they were still learning to share and to be gentle. + +She smiled and said, "I'll try to fix it, but you have to promise me something. You have to promise to play nicely with each other and with your toys. You have to respect what you have and take care of it. And you have to say sorry when you make a mistake. Can you do that?" + +Lila and Ben nodded and said, "We promise, mom. We're sorry. We love you." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love you too. Now, let's go downstairs and have some cookies. Maybe we can find some glue and some tape and fix the train later." + +Lila and Ben smiled and followed mom. They held hands and said, "Thank you, mom. You're the best." + +The end. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But they also liked to explore. They saw a big hill with many trees and flowers. They wanted to see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Ben!" Lily said. "Maybe we can find a treasure or a fairy!" + +"OK, Lily!" Ben said. He put on his red cap and followed her. He felt brave and curious. + +They climbed the hill and walked through the trees. They saw many birds, bugs and animals. They heard a loud roar. They stopped and looked around. They saw a big bear. It was angry and hungry. It saw them and ran towards them. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Ben shouted. He grabbed her hand and they ran back to the hill. The bear was faster and stronger. It was almost catching them. + +Ben saw a big rock. He had an idea. He pulled Lily behind the rock and covered her with his cap. He hoped the bear would not see them or smell them. He hugged Lily and whispered, "Don't be scared, Lily. I will protect you. You are my sister and I love you." + +Lily felt Ben's warm and strong arms. She felt safe and loved. She whispered back, "Thank you, Ben. You are my brother and I love you. You are very brave and smart." + +The bear reached the rock. It sniffed and growled. It did not see them or smell them. It was confused and bored. It decided to leave and look for other food. It walked away and disappeared in the trees. + +Ben and Lily waited for a while. They heard no more roars. They peeked from behind the rock. They saw no more bears. They were happy and relieved. They put on their caps and ran back to the park. They told their mom and dad what happened. They were proud and grateful. They hugged and kissed them. They learned a lesson. They would never go to the hill again. They would always stay close to their mom and dad. They would always stick together. They were the best friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite ones were the plastic animals. They had a lion, a giraffe, a monkey, and a zebra. They liked to make noises and pretend they were in the jungle. + +One day, their mom said she had to mail some letters. She asked Lily and Ben to help her put the letters in the big blue box outside. Lily and Ben said yes, and ran to get their coats and shoes. They wanted to be good helpers. + +But when they got outside, they saw something shiny and red. It was a fire truck. They loved fire trucks. They forgot about the letters and ran to the fire truck. They wanted to touch it and climb on it. They did not see their mom looking for them. + +Their mom was worried. She called their names, but they did not answer. She looked around, but she did not see them. She saw the big blue box, and the letters on the ground. She picked up the letters and put them in the box. She was angry and sad. + +She walked to the fire truck, and saw Lily and Ben playing with it. They were laughing and having fun. They did not see their mom. She grabbed their hands and pulled them away. She scolded them for being lazy and naughty. She said they did not help her, and they made her worry. She said they could not play with their plastic animals for a week. Lily and Ben cried and said they were sorry. But it was too late. Their mom was very mad, and they had no toys. It was a bad day. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big hat on a bench. The hat is red and blue and has a feather on it. + +"Wow, look at this hat!" Sam says. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"Can I try it on?" Mia asks. + +"Sure, here you go!" Sam gives the hat to Mia. Mia puts the hat on her head. But the hat is too heavy for her. It makes her head go down. + +"Oh, this hat is too heavy!" Mia says. "It hurts my neck!" + +"Let me help you!" Sam says. He leans over and holds the hat up. Mia smiles. + +"Thank you, Sam!" Mia says. "You are a good friend!" + +They laugh and play with the hat. They pretend to be pirates and cowboys and clowns. They have a lot of fun. They forget about the time. + +"Hey, kids!" A voice calls. "It's time to go home!" + +They look up and see a man. The man is wearing a coat and a scarf. He is looking for his hat. + +"Oops, that's his hat!" Sam says. "We better give it back!" + +They run to the man and give him his hat. The man is surprised and happy. + +"Thank you, kids!" The man says. "You found my hat! I was looking for it everywhere!" + +"Sorry, mister!" Sam says. "We didn't know it was yours! We just wanted to play with it!" + +"That's okay, kids!" The man says. "You can play with it anytime! It's a magic hat! It makes you happy and silly!" + +"Really?" Mia says. "That's awesome!" + +"Yes, really!" The man says. "But now I have to go. Goodbye, kids!" + +"Goodbye, mister!" Sam and Mia say. + +They wave to the man as he leaves. They are happy and silly. They hug each other and go home. They have a new friend. They have a magic hat. They have a great day. +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 with their snowman. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck. It was coming down the road very fast. It did not see the snowman. It hit the snowman and broke him into pieces. Lily and Ben were very sad. They cried and hugged each other. + +Their mom saw them from the window. She felt sorry for them. She called them inside. She made them some hot cocoa. She gave them some cookies. She told them they could make another snowman tomorrow. She hugged them and kissed them. + +Lily and Ben felt a little better. They drank their cocoa and ate their cookies. They looked out the window. The truck was gone. The snowman was gone. The road was empty and distant. They seemed very far away. Lily and Ben smiled at each other. They had each other. They were not alone. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the snow. They had red and blue mittens to keep their hands warm. One day, they decided to make a snowman in the backyard. They were very enthusiastic and rolled big balls of snow. + +"Look, Ben, our snowman is almost done!" Anna said. "We just need a hat and a nose and some eyes." + +"I have an idea!" Ben said. "Let's use Mom's hat and scarf and gloves. They are in the closet." + +Anna and Ben ran inside and took Mom's things. They did not ask Mom if they could use them. They put them on the snowman and made him look very funny. + +"Ha ha, our snowman is the best!" Ben said. + +But Mom was not happy when she saw what they did. She came outside and saw her hat and scarf and gloves all wet and dirty. + +"Anna and Ben, what have you done?" Mom said. "You took my things without asking. That is very naughty. You have to punish them." + +Anna and Ben felt sorry. They did not mean to make Mom angry. They took off Mom's things from the snowman and gave them back to Mom. + +"We are sorry, Mom," Anna and Ben said. "We just wanted to make a snowman. We won't do it again." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I forgive you, but you have to learn to ask before you use something that is not yours. Now, go inside and change your mittens. They are all wet too." + +Anna and Ben nodded and went inside. They learned their lesson and never took Mom's things again. They still liked to play in the snow, but they used their own mittens and other things to make their snowman. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But they did not behave. They did not listen to their mom. They did not share with other kids. They did not say sorry when they hurt someone. + +One day, they saw a big dog. The dog was black and brown. It had a collar and a leash. But the leash was not on anyone. The dog was alone. Ben and Lily wanted to pet the dog. They thought the dog was friendly. + +They ran to the dog. They did not ask their mom. They did not look for the owner. They did not see the sign. The sign said: "Beware of the dog. He is not nice. He bites." + +The dog saw Ben and Lily. He did not like them. He growled and barked. He showed his teeth. He jumped on them. He bit them. Ben and Lily screamed. They were scared and hurt. + +Their mom heard them. She ran to them. She saw the dog. She was angry and afraid. She shouted at the dog. She tried to pull him away. But the dog was strong and mean. He did not let go. + +A man heard the noise. He was a hero. He had a stick. He hit the dog. He made him run away. He helped Ben, Lily and their mom. He called for help. He said: "You are very lucky. That dog is dangerous. You should not go near him. You should behave. You should be careful. You are very clumsy." + +Ben and Lily cried. They were sorry. They learned their lesson. They thanked the hero. They hugged their mom. They went to the hospital. They had bandages and stitches. They were in pain. They had a bad ending. +Tim and Mia are friends who like to play with toys. They have a big box of blocks, cars, animals and other things. One day, they decide to make a volcano with the blocks. They stack the blocks high and make a hole at the top. Then they get some baking soda, vinegar and red food coloring from the kitchen. + +"Let's test our volcano!" Tim says. "I will pour the vinegar and you will add the baking soda and the red stuff." + +"OK!" Mia says. "But be careful, it might be messy." + +They go to the backyard and put their volcano on the grass. Tim pours some vinegar into the hole and Mia drops some baking soda and red food coloring. They watch as the volcano starts to fizz and bubble. + +"Wow!" Tim says. "Look at the lava! It is thick and red and hot!" + +"It is so cool!" Mia says. "But it is also spilling everywhere! Look at the grass and the flowers!" + +They see that their volcano is making a big mess. The lava is flowing over the blocks and onto the ground. It is staining the grass and the flowers with red. They also see that their mom is coming out of the house. + +"Oh no!" Tim says. "Mom will be mad! We have to clean up!" + +"Quick!" Mia says. "Get some water and a cloth!" + +They run to get some water and a cloth. They try to wash away the lava and the stains. They also put the blocks, the vinegar, the baking soda and the food coloring back in the box. + +Mom sees them and asks, "What are you doing, kids?" + +"We are playing with our volcano, mom!" Tim says. + +"We are testing it, mom!" Mia says. + +"It is fun, mom!" They both say. + +Mom smiles and says, "I see. Well, I'm glad you are having fun, but next time, please ask me before you use the kitchen stuff. And be careful with the lava, it can be dangerous." + +"OK, mom!" Tim and Mia say. "We are sorry, mom!" + +They hug mom and say, "We love you, mom!" + +Mom hugs them back and says, "I love you too, kids!" +Tom is a boy who likes to play guitar. He has a big guitar that makes loud sounds. He likes to sing songs with his guitar. He knows many songs. + +One day, Tom wants to play guitar with his friend Lily. Lily is a girl who likes to play dolls. She has many dolls that have pretty dresses. She likes to make stories with her dolls. She knows many stories. + +Tom goes to Lily's house with his guitar. He knocks on the door. Lily opens the door and says hello. + +"Hi, Lily. Do you want to play guitar with me?" Tom asks. + +"No, thank you. I want to play dolls with you. Do you want to play dolls with me?" Lily answers. + +Tom does not like dolls. He thinks they are boring. He wants to play guitar. He says no. + +"No, thank you. I want to play guitar. Guitar is fun. Dolls are not fun. Come on, Lily. Play guitar with me." Tom says. + +Lily does not like guitar. She thinks it is noisy. She wants to play dolls. She says no. + +"No, thank you. I want to play dolls. Dolls are fun. Guitar is not fun. Come on, Tom. Play dolls with me." Lily says. + +Tom and Lily do not agree. They do not want to play the same thing. They start to argue. They raise their voices. They make each other sad. + +Then, they hear a sound. It is a big, hairy dog. The dog is barking. The dog is running towards them. The dog looks angry. Tom and Lily are scared. + +"Help! Help! A dog! A dog!" Tom and Lily shout. + +They drop their guitar and dolls. They run inside the house. They slam the door. They hug each other. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Tom asks. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Lily answers. + +They nod. They are okay. They are safe. They are sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean to you. I should have played dolls with you. Dolls are fun, too." Tom says. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I was mean to you. I should have played guitar with you. Guitar is fun, too." Lily says. + +They smile. They are friends. They are happy. They decide to play both guitar and dolls. They share their toys. They sing songs and make stories. They have fun. They know how to play together. +Anna loved to visit her uncle's farm. There were many animals to see and feed. She liked the cows, the pigs, the chickens and the sheep. But her favorite animal was the horse. His name was Star and he was big and brown and had a white spot on his forehead. Anna liked to pet his soft nose and give him carrots. + +One day, her uncle said he had a surprise for her. He took her to the barn and showed her a small horse. It was Star's baby. He was very cute and had the same white spot as his dad. Anna was very happy and wanted to hug him. Her uncle said she could, but she had to be careful and gentle. He said the baby horse was still learning to move and walk. He said he would grow up to be strong and fast like Star. + +Anna nodded and slowly moved closer to the baby horse. She reached out her hand and touched his fur. It was warm and fuzzy. The baby horse looked at her with big eyes and made a soft sound. Anna smiled and whispered, "Hello, little Star. I'm your friend, Anna." She felt very comfortable and happy with the baby horse. She did not know that one day, when he was bigger, he would let her ride on his back and they would have many adventures together. +Sam and Pat are friends. They like to play in the snow. They have a big sack. They fill the sack with snowballs. They want to have a snowball fight. + +They see a penguin. The penguin is black and white. It has a thick coat. It looks funny. Sam and Pat want to play with the penguin. + +"Hello, penguin!" Sam says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The penguin nods. It waddles to Sam and Pat. It picks up a snowball with its beak. It throws the snowball at Sam. Sam ducks. The snowball misses him. + +"Wow, you are good!" Pat says. "Can I throw a snowball at you?" + +The penguin nods again. It waits for Pat. Pat throws a snowball at the penguin. The penguin jumps. The snowball hits it. The penguin falls. It laughs. + +"Ha ha, you got me!" the penguin says. "This is fun!" + +Sam and Pat are surprised. They did not know the penguin can talk. They laugh too. They play with the penguin. They have a snowball fight. They have a lot of fun. They make a new friend. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to bake with Mom. They helped Mom to mix flour, eggs, milk and sugar in a big bowl. Then they poured the batter into a pan and put it in the oven. Mom said they had to wait for the cake to be ready. + +While they waited, Anna and Ben played with their dog, Spot. Spot was a good dog, but he had a problem. He had fleas. Fleas were tiny bugs that bit Spot and made him itch. Anna and Ben felt sorry for Spot. They wanted to help him. + +"Mom, can we give Spot a bath?" Anna asked. "Maybe that will make the fleas go away." + +"Sure, honey, but be careful. Spot doesn't like water very much. He might splash and run away," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben filled a tub with warm water and soap. They called Spot and tried to lift him into the tub. But Spot was scared. He barked and wriggled and jumped out of their arms. He ran around the kitchen, shaking his wet fur and leaving puddles everywhere. + +"Oh no, Spot!" Ben cried. "You're making a mess!" + +Mom came to see what was going on. She saw Spot, Anna, Ben and the water all over the floor. She also smelled something burning. + +"Oh no, the cake!" Mom exclaimed. She ran to the oven and took out the cake. It was black and hard and smoky. + +"Oh no, the cake!" Anna and Ben repeated. They looked at the cake and felt sad. They had worked hard to bake it, but now it was ruined. + +Mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, kids. It's not your fault. Sometimes things go wrong when we try to do something nice. But we can still have fun. Let's clean up this mess and then we can play a game. And maybe later we can bake another cake. Or maybe some cookies. How does that sound?" + +Anna and Ben nodded and smiled. They loved Mom and they loved Spot, even with his fleas. They were a happy family, even when things went wrong. They decided to bake some cookies later, and to try to find a better way to help Spot. They hoped he would be happy too. +Lily loved to play with her dolls. She liked to dress them up in different clothes and pretend they were going to a party. She had a big box of dresses, hats, shoes and jewels for her dolls. She called it her fashion box. + +One day, Lily wanted to make a cake for her dolls. She asked her mom if she could use some flour, sugar, eggs and milk from the kitchen. Her mom said yes, but she told Lily to be careful and not make a mess. Lily said she would. She took a big bowl, a spoon and the ingredients to her room. + +She poured some flour, sugar, eggs and milk into the bowl. She started to stir them with the spoon. She thought it looked like a yummy cake batter. She wanted to taste it, but she remembered her mom said not to eat raw eggs. She decided to bake the cake in her oven. Her oven was a cardboard box with a hole cut in the front. She put the bowl inside the box and closed the flap. + +She waited for a few minutes. She was impatient. She wanted to see if her cake was ready. She opened the flap and peeked inside. She saw nothing but a gooey mess. She was confused. She thought her oven was broken. She took out the bowl and looked at it. She felt sad. Her cake was ruined. + +She heard her mom calling her from downstairs. She said it was time for lunch. Lily did not want to go. She wanted to fix her cake. She thought maybe she could add some more flour, sugar, eggs and milk and stir it again. She did not hear her mom say that the stove was on and she should not touch it. + +She ran to the kitchen with her bowl. She saw a big pot on the stove. She thought it was empty. She climbed on a chair and reached for the pot. She did not see the steam coming out of it. She did not feel the heat. She lifted the pot and poured her bowl into it. She heard a loud hiss and a splash. She felt a sharp pain. She screamed. She dropped the pot and the bowl. She fell off the chair. She saw her skin turn red and blister. She cried. Her mom ran to her and hugged her. She said she was sorry. She said she would take her to the hospital. Lily wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had not tried to make a cake. She wished she had played with her dolls instead. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with red apples. They are hungry. They want to eat the apples. + +"Look, Sue, apples!" Tom says. "Let's get some." + +"OK, Tom, but how?" Sue asks. "The tree is too high." + +Tom has an idea. He finds a long stick. He throws the stick at the apples. He hopes to drop some. + +But the stick does not hit the apples. It hits a bird. The bird is angry. It flies down and pecks Tom on the head. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cries. "Go away, bird!" + +Sue runs to help Tom. She waves her arms at the bird. She shouts, "Shoo, shoo, shoo!" + +The bird flies away. Tom and Sue are scared. They hug each other. + +"Are you OK, Tom?" Sue asks. + +"Yes, Sue, I'm OK," Tom says. "But I'm still hungry." + +"Me too, Tom," Sue says. "But I don't want to play with the tree anymore." + +They see a bench. On the bench, there is a basket. In the basket, there are sandwiches and cookies. They are for a picnic. + +"Look, Sue, food!" Tom says. "Let's eat some." + +"OK, Tom, but is it ours?" Sue asks. + +Tom does not care. He is too hungry. He runs to the bench. He grabs a sandwich. He takes a big bite. + +But the sandwich is not good. It is spicy. It burns Tom's mouth. + +"Yuck, yuck, yuck!" Tom spits. "This is bad!" + +Sue laughs. She says, "Tom, you are silly. You can't eat other people's food. That is rude." + +Tom feels sorry. He says, "You are right, Sue. I'm sorry. I was hungry. But I should have asked first." + +They hear a voice. It is a woman. She is the owner of the basket. She says, "Who are you? What are you doing with my food?" + +Tom and Sue are afraid. They drop the sandwich. They run away. + +They hide behind a bush. They say, "Sorry, sorry, sorry!" + +The woman is not angry. She is kind. She says, "It's OK, kids. I understand. You are hungry. You can have some of my food. But you have to ask first. And you have to say thank you." + +Tom and Sue come out of the bush. They say, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" + +The woman smiles. She says, "You are welcome, welcome, welcome! Come, sit with me. I have enough for everyone. And I have a surprise for you." + +She opens the basket. She takes out a book. It is a story book. It has pictures and words. She says, "This is my favorite book. It is about a spirit. A spirit is a special friend. A spirit can do magic. A spirit can make you happy. Do you want to hear the story?" + +Tom and Sue nod. They say, "Yes, please, yes, please, yes, please!" + +They sit with the woman. They eat the sandwiches and cookies. They are not spicy. They are yummy. They listen to the story. They are not scared. They are happy. + +They like the spirit. They like the woman. They like the park. They are friends. +Anna and Ben are playing a game. They have to guess what animal is on the card. Anna picks a card and shows it to Ben. Ben sees a big, gray animal with a long nose and big ears. + +"What is this?" Anna asks. + +Ben thinks hard. He knows this animal, but he forgets its name. He feels anxious. He does not want to lose the game. He tries to remember. + +"Is it a... a... a..." Ben stammers. + +Anna waits for him to answer. She smiles. She knows the answer. She likes this animal. She saw it at the zoo. + +"Come on, Ben, you can do it!" Anna encourages him. + +Ben closes his eyes. He thinks of the zoo. He thinks of the animal. He remembers its name. + +"It's a... a... an elephant!" Ben shouts. + +Anna claps her hands. She is happy for Ben. + +"Yes, you are right! It's an elephant! Good job, Ben!" Anna says. + +Ben feels relieved. He is proud of himself. He answered the question. He got the right result. + +"Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. Can we play again?" Ben asks. + +Anna nods. She is glad that Ben is happy. She likes playing with him. + +"Sure, let's play again. It's fun to guess the animals. Maybe you can pick the next card?" Anna suggests. + +Ben agrees. He picks a card and shows it to Anna. Anna sees a small, brown animal with a fluffy tail and big eyes. + +"What is this?" Ben asks. + +Anna looks at the card. She knows this animal, too. She has one at home. She answers quickly. + +"It's a... a... a squirrel!" Anna says. + +Ben smiles. He is impressed by Anna. + +"Wow, you are very smart, Anna. You know all the animals. It's a squirrel. You got the right result!" Ben says. + +Anna and Ben keep playing. They have fun. They learn new animals. They help each other. They are good friends. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, it is very hot and sunny. Tom and Mia are thirsty and tired. + +"Let's go home and drink some water," Mia says. + +"No, I want to go to the park and see the ducks," Tom says. He insists. He pulls Mia by the hand. + +"Okay, but it is far. We have to walk a lot," Mia says. + +They walk and walk. They see cars and trees and flowers. They do not see any water. They are very dry. + +"Tom, I am too dry. I need water. Can we go home now?" Mia asks. + +"No, we are almost there. Look, there is the park," Tom says. He points. + +They walk some more. They see the park. They see the grass and the swings and the slide. They do not see any ducks. + +"Where are the ducks, Tom?" Mia asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are hiding. Let's look for them," Tom says. + +They look and look. They do not find any ducks. They only find a pond. The pond is empty. There is no water. There is only mud. + +"Tom, there is no water. There are no ducks. This is a bad park. I want to go home," Mia says. + +"Me too. I am sorry, Mia. I was wrong. Let's go home and drink some water," Tom says. + +They walk back. They are very dry and dirty. They are sad. They do not talk. + +When they get home, they drink some water. They feel better. They wash their faces and hands. They hug. + +"I am sorry, Tom. I was mad at you. You are still my friend," Mia says. + +"I am sorry, Mia. I was stubborn. You are still my friend," Tom says. + +They smile. They are happy. They play inside. They do not insist. They share. They are good friends. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They had a big land with many trees and flowers. They liked to play on the land and look for bugs and birds. One day, a man came to their land. He wore a suit and a hat. He had a big smile. + +"Hello, boys," the man said. "I am Mr. Fox. I want to buy your land. It is very nice and big. I will give you a lot of money for it. You can buy many toys and candy with the money. What do you say?" + +Tom and Sam did not know what to say. They liked their land, but they also liked money. They looked at each other. + +"OK, Mr. Fox," Tom said. "We will sell you our land. But you have to give us a lot of money. Our land is very expensive." + +"Of course, of course," Mr. Fox said. "I will give you a lot of money. Just sign this paper and the land is mine." + +Tom and Sam did not know how to read or write. They just made some marks on the paper. Mr. Fox took the paper and gave them a bag of money. He laughed and left. + +Tom and Sam were happy. They opened the bag and saw many shiny coins. They ran to the store and bought many toys and candy. They ate and played until they were tired. They went back to their land to sleep. + +But when they got there, they saw a big fence around their land. There was a sign that said: "Mr. Fox's Land. No Trespassing." They saw Mr. Fox with a big machine. He was cutting down the trees and digging up the flowers. He was making a big building on their land. + +Tom and Sam were sad and angry. They wanted their land back. They ran to the fence and shouted at Mr. Fox. + +"Mr. Fox, Mr. Fox, give us back our land! You tricked us! You gave us fake money! We want our land back!" + +Mr. Fox looked at them and laughed. He threw the paper at them. + +"Too bad, boys. You sold me your land. It is mine now. You can't have it back. And this money is real. It is just very old and worthless. You are fools. Now go away and don't bother me." + +Tom and Sam cried and ran away. They had no land, no money, no toys, no candy. They had nothing. They had made a big mistake. They wished they had never met Mr. Fox. +Tom and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toy planes. Tom has a big red plane. Ben has a small blue plane. They pretend to be pilots and fly their planes in the air. + +"Look at my plane, Ben. It is faster and stronger than yours. I am a better pilot than you," Tom says. He makes his plane zoom and pass Ben's plane. + +"No, you are not. My plane is smarter and cooler than yours. I am a better pilot than you," Ben says. He makes his plane loop and pass Tom's plane. + +They keep flying their planes and trying to pass each other. They start to argue and shout. They do not see their mom coming. + +"Boys, stop fighting. You are both good pilots. You should share and play nicely," mom says. She takes their planes and puts them on the shelf. "You can have them back when you say sorry and hug each other." + +Tom and Ben are sad and angry. They do not want to say sorry or hug. They want their planes back. They think mom is not fair. + +"Mom, please give us our planes. We love our planes. We are not bad pilots. We are rich pilots," Tom says. + +"Mom, please give us our planes. We need our planes. We are not mean pilots. We are rich pilots," Ben says. + +Mom smiles and shakes her head. She knows they are not rich pilots. They are just silly boys. She hopes they will learn to get along and have fun. She hugs them and says, "You are not rich pilots. You are my sweet boys. And I love you very much." +Lily and Max were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They wanted to give him eyes and a mouth, but they did not have any stones or buttons. + +"Let's go to the house and ask Mom for some things," Lily said. + +"No, let's look around here. Maybe we can find something," Max said. He did not want to leave the snowman alone. + +They looked and looked, but they could not find anything. Then Max saw a big pile of black rocks near the road. He ran to it and picked up two rocks. + +"Look, Lily, I found some coal. We can use it for the snowman's eyes and mouth," he said. + +Lily ran to him and looked at the coal. She shook her head. + +"No, Max, we can't use that. That is not coal. That is Dad's expensive car fuel. He needs it for his car. He will be very mad if we take it," she said. + +Max did not believe her. He thought she was lying. He wanted to use the coal for the snowman. + +"Yes, it is coal. It is black and hard and shiny. It is perfect for the snowman. Come on, Lily, don't be silly," he said. + +He took the coal and ran back to the snowman. He put the coal on the snowman's face. He smiled and said, "Look, Lily, now the snowman can see and talk. He is happy." + +Lily followed him and looked at the snowman. She was sad and scared. She realized that Max was wrong. She realized that Dad would be very mad. She realized that they had to fix their mistake. + +"Max, please, listen to me. We have to take the coal off the snowman. We have to put it back on the pile. We have to say sorry to Dad. Please, Max, before it is too late," she said. + +But Max did not listen. He did not want to take the coal off the snowman. He did not want to say sorry to Dad. He did not want to admit that he was wrong. + +He said, "No, Lily, you are wrong. The snowman is happy. I am happy. You are mean. Go away." + +He turned his back to her and hugged the snowman. He did not see Dad coming home in his car. He did not see Dad's face when he saw the snowman. He did not see Dad's face when he saw the pile of car fuel. He did not see the trouble he was in. +Lily liked to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She painted flowers and trees and animals. She painted on paper and on the wall. She was happy when she painted. + +One day, Lily saw a violin. It was big and brown and shiny. It had strings and a bow. Lily wanted to try it. She picked it up and put it under her chin. She moved the bow on the strings. It made a loud noise. Lily was scared. She dropped the violin and ran away. + +The violin belonged to Ben. He was shy and quiet. He loved to play the violin. He played soft and sweet music. He played for his mom and dad and his cat. He was sad when he saw his violin on the floor. He picked it up and checked it. It was not broken. He was relieved. + +He saw Lily hiding behind the couch. She looked sorry and scared. He walked to her and smiled. He said, "Do you want to learn how to play the violin?" Lily nodded. She liked Ben. He was nice and gentle. He showed her how to hold the violin and the bow. He helped her make a sound. It was not loud. It was pretty. Lily was happy. She thanked Ben. He said, "You're welcome. Do you want to see my paintings?" Lily nodded. She liked paintings. They went to his room and looked at his paintings. They were beautiful. They had flowers and trees and animals. They were like Lily's paintings. They became friends. They painted and played the violin together. They were happy. +Lily liked to write in her journal every day. She had a pink journal with a lock and a key. She wrote about her friends, her toys, her dreams and her feelings. She also drew pictures of what she saw and liked. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a big dog with black fur and sharp teeth. The dog was fierce and barked loud. Lily was scared and hid behind her mom. The dog's owner came and took the dog away. He said sorry and that the dog was not mean, just excited. + +Lily felt better and went to play on the swings. She had fun and forgot about the dog. She also saw a butterfly with pretty colors and a squirrel with a nut. She smiled and laughed. + +When she came home, she wanted to write in her journal. She looked for her key, but she could not find it. She searched in her pockets, her backpack, her coat, but the key was gone. She felt sad and worried. Where was her key? + +She tried to remember where she had it last. She thought hard and closed her eyes. She remembered that she had put the key in her pocket when she left the house. She remembered that she had taken out her pocket when she saw the dog. She remembered that she had dropped her pocket on the ground when she hid behind her mom. She remembered! + +She told her mom and dad what she remembered. They said they would go back to the park and look for the key. They got in the car and drove to the park. They looked around the place where Lily saw the dog. They found her pocket on the grass. They opened it and saw the key. Lily was happy and hugged her mom and dad. They gave her the key and said they were proud of her for remembering. + +Lily thanked them and ran to her room. She unlocked her journal and wrote about her day. She wrote about the fierce dog, the pretty butterfly, the funny squirrel and the lost key. She also drew a picture of her mom and dad with a big heart. She closed her journal and put it under her pillow. She felt good and sleepy. She said good night to her journal and went to sleep. +Lisa liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair, a blue dress and a red scarf. Lisa liked to brush Anna's hair and tie her scarf. + +One day, Lisa's mom said, "Lisa, it is time to clean your room. Put away your toys and books." Lisa was obedient. She did not want to make her mom angry. She put her books on the shelf and her toys in the box. But she forgot to put Anna in the box. She left Anna on the bed. + +Lisa's mom came to check on her. She saw Anna on the bed. She thought Anna was a real scarf. She picked up Anna and put her in the washing machine. She did not know Anna was a doll. + +The washing machine started to spin and splash. Anna was scared. She felt the water and the soap. She felt herself shrink. She tried to call Lisa, but Lisa could not hear her. She cried, "Help! Help! I am not a scarf! I am a doll!" + +Lisa heard the washing machine stop. She ran to the laundry room. She opened the door and saw a pile of clothes. She looked for Anna. She saw a small red thing. She pulled it out. It was Anna! But Anna was very small. Her hair was wet and tangled. Her dress was faded and torn. Her scarf was gone. + +Lisa was sad. She hugged Anna and said, "I am sorry, Anna. I did not mean to leave you on the bed. I did not know mom would wash you. You are still my favorite doll. I love you." + +Anna smiled. She was happy that Lisa found her. She said, "I love you too, Lisa. You are still my favorite girl. Thank you for saving me." +Sam and Mia like to play in the park. They have a net and a ball. They throw the ball and catch it with the net. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big tree in the park. It has many green leaves and brown branches. They want to see what is on the top of the tree. They run to the tree and try to climb it. + +Sam goes first. He holds on to a branch and pulls himself up. He sees a bird nest with three eggs. He wants to touch the eggs. He reaches for the nest with his net. + +"Sam, be careful!" Mia says. "The eggs are not yours. They belong to the bird. The bird will be sad if you take them." + +But Sam does not listen. He puts the net over the nest and tries to lift it. He does not see the bird flying back to the tree. The bird is angry. It sees Sam with the net and the nest. It makes a loud noise and pecks at Sam's head. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Sam cries. He lets go of the net and the nest. He falls down from the tree. He lands on the grass. He is hurt and scared. + +Mia runs to Sam. She helps him get up. She hugs him and says, "I'm sorry, Sam. Are you okay?" + +Sam nods. He is sorry too. He says, "I'm sorry, Mia. I was wrong. I should not have taken the eggs. They are unknown to me. They are not for me to play with. They are for the bird to take care of." + +Mia smiles. She says, "It's okay, Sam. You learned your lesson. Next time, we will play with our ball and net. We will not bother the bird and the eggs." + +Sam and Mia walk back to their net and ball. They see the bird flying back to the nest. The bird is happy. It sits on the eggs and sings a song. Sam and Mia are happy too. They say, "Bye, bird. Bye, eggs. Have a good day." They throw the ball and catch it with the net. They have fun. +Lily and Ben were playing hide and seek in their big house. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then looked for Ben. She checked the kitchen, the living room, the bathroom, but she could not find him. She wondered where he was. + +She heard a small noise from upstairs. She thought maybe Ben was hiding in one of the bedrooms. She walked up the stairs, but they were very cold and made her shiver. She wished she had put on her socks and sweater. She reached the top of the stairs and saw a door that was slightly open. She pushed it and went inside. + +The room was very dark and quiet. Lily could not see anything. She felt scared and wanted to go back. She called out, "Ben, are you here? I give up, you win, let's go play something else." + +There was no answer. Lily took a step forward and bumped into something soft and furry. She screamed and ran out of the room. She tripped on the stairs and fell down. She hurt her knee and started to cry. + +Ben heard Lily's scream and cry. He came out of his hiding spot, which was under a colorful blanket in the closet. He felt bad for scaring Lily. He ran down the stairs and hugged her. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily, I didn't mean to scare you. It was just my teddy bear. Are you okay?" + +Lily sniffed and nodded. She said, "It's okay, Ben, I'm sorry I screamed. Your teddy bear is very big and fluffy. Can I see it?" + +Ben smiled and said, "Sure, come on, I'll show you. And then we can play something else. Maybe we can draw some pictures or read some books. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled back and said, "That sounds good. I like drawing and reading. And I like your teddy bear too. He's very cute." + +They held hands and went back upstairs. They forgot about the cold stairs and the dark room. They were happy to play together. +Tim and Jen like to play in the garden. They look for bugs and flowers and rocks. One day, they find a big black beetle under a leaf. Tim picks it up and shows it to Jen. + +"Look, Jen, a beetle! It has six legs and two wings. It is shiny and hard. Do you want to hold it?" Tim asks. + +Jen shakes her head. She does not like beetles. She thinks they are scary and icky. She says, "No, thank you, Tim. I do not want to hold it. Put it back, please." + +Tim does not listen to Jen. He thinks beetles are cool and useful. He says, "No, Jen, beetles are good. They help the plants and the soil. They eat bad bugs and make good dirt. They can fly and crawl and dig. They are fun to play with. Look, I can make it walk on my hand." + +Tim holds the beetle on his palm and makes it move with his finger. He leans closer to Jen and tries to make her touch it. He says, "Come on, Jen, do not be afraid. It will not hurt you. It is just a beetle. Touch it, touch it." + +Jen does not want to touch the beetle. She is afraid and angry. She pushes Tim away and screams, "No, Tim, no! Go away, go away! I do not like beetles. They are bad and gross. Leave me alone!" + +Tim falls back and drops the beetle. The beetle lands on his face and bites his nose. Tim feels a sharp pain and cries out loud. He drops the beetle and rubs his nose. He sees blood on his hand and feels scared and sorry. He says, "Ow, ow, ow! The beetle bit me! It hurt me! Why did it do that? I thought it was useful. I thought it was my friend." + +Jen hears Tim cry and sees his nose. She feels sorry for him, but also a little glad. She says, "I told you, Tim, I told you. Beetles are not good. They are not fun. They are not your friends. They are mean and nasty. You should have listened to me. You should have put it back." + +Tim and Jen run to their mom and tell her what happened. Their mom cleans Tim's nose and puts a bandage on it. She hugs them both and says, "I'm sorry, Tim, you have a bad bite. It will heal soon, but it will hurt for a while. You should be more careful with beetles. They are not toys. They are wild animals. They have their own lives and feelings. They do not like to be picked up and played with. They may bite or sting or fly away. You should respect them and leave them alone. They are useful, but not for you." + +Tim and Jen nod and say, "Yes, mom, we understand. We are sorry. We will not bother beetles anymore. We will look for other things to play with in the garden. Things that are safe and nice and fun." + +Their mom smiles and says, "That's good, my loves. That's very good. Now, how about some cookies and milk?" + +Tim and Jen smile and say, "Yes, please, mom. Yes, please." They follow their mom to the kitchen and forget about the beetle. But the beetle does not forget about them. It crawls away and hides under a rock. It waits for another chance to bite them. It does not like them. It does not like anyone. It is a bad beetle. A very bad beetle. The end. +Lily liked to play office with her toys. She had a desk, a chair, a phone and a purple hat. She pretended to be a boss and gave orders to her toys. She said, "You serve me tea. You serve me cake. You serve me papers." She was very busy and happy. + +But one day, she heard a loud noise outside. She looked out the window and saw a big truck. The truck had a crane and a claw. The truck was here to take away the old house next door. Lily was scared. She did not like the truck. She did not like the noise. She did not like the claw. + +She ran to her desk and grabbed her purple hat. She put it on her head and said, "This is my magic hat. It will protect me and my office from the truck." She felt brave and strong. She picked up her phone and said, "Hello, this is Lily. I am the boss. You have to stop the truck. It is too loud and scary. It is not nice. Go away!" + +The truck driver heard Lily's voice on his radio. He was surprised and curious. He looked around and saw a little girl in a window, wearing a purple hat and holding a phone. He smiled and said, "Hello, Lily. I am sorry to bother you. I am just doing my job. I have to take away the old house. It is not safe. It is falling apart. Do you understand?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She did not like the old house. It was ugly and dirty. She did not want it to fall on her office. She said, "Yes, I understand. But can you please be careful and quiet? I am working here. I have to serve tea and cake and papers to my toys. They are very important." + +The truck driver nodded and said, "Of course, Lily. I will be careful and quiet. You are very smart and polite. You are a good boss. You serve your toys well. And I like your purple hat. It is very pretty and magic. Have a nice day!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, truck driver. You are very nice and friendly. You do your job well. Have a nice day, too!" She hung up the phone and went back to her office. She felt happy and safe. She said, "See, toys? The truck is not so bad. He is just doing his job. And we are doing our job, too. We are playing office. And we have a magic purple hat. We are the best!" +Tim and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. Yesterday, they saw a long slide. It was very high and shiny. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Tim said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They ran to the slide. Tim went first. He climbed up the ladder and sat on the slide. He looked down and smiled. + +"Here I go!" he said. He pushed himself and slid down. He went very fast and felt the wind in his hair. He laughed and landed on the ground. + +"That was fun!" he said. He looked at Lily. She was still on the ladder. She looked scared. + +"Come on, Lily!" Tim said. "It's not scary. It's fun!" + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to go on the slide. She wanted to go back. + +"Please, Tim," she said. "Let's go play something else." + +Tim was angry. He wanted Lily to go on the slide. He thought she was silly. + +"No!" he said. "You have to go on the slide. It's easy. Don't be a baby!" + +He climbed up the ladder again. He grabbed Lily's arm. He tried to pull her to the slide. + +"Stop it, Tim!" Lily said. "You're hurting me! Let me go!" + +Tim did not listen. He pulled harder. Lily cried. She tried to hold on to the ladder. But Tim was stronger. He made Lily sit on the slide. He pushed her. + +"See? It's fun!" he said. + +But it was not fun. Lily was very scared. She slid down. She went too fast. She could not stop. She hit the ground. She hurt her head. She saw blood. She screamed. + +Tim saw what he did. He felt bad. He ran to Lily. He wanted to say sorry. But it was too late. Lily was not moving. She was not breathing. She was gone. +Tim and Pam were twins who liked to play and have fun. One day, they found a big pack of gum in their mom's purse. They wanted to try it, but they knew mom said no. They decided to be sneaky and take some gum when mom was busy. + +They took the gum to their room and opened it. It smelled good and had many colors. They each took a piece and put it in their mouth. They chewed and chewed and made bubbles. They laughed and enjoyed the gum. + +But then, they heard mom coming. They got scared and tried to hide the gum. Tim put his gum under his pillow. Pam put her gum in her hair. They hoped mom would not see. + +Mom came in and saw them. She smiled and said she wanted to cook them a nice lunch. She asked them to come to the kitchen. They followed her, but they felt nervous. + +In the kitchen, mom saw the pack of gum on the table. She was angry and asked them if they took some. They said no, but mom did not believe them. She looked at them and saw the gum. She saw the gum under Tim's pillow and in Pam's hair. She was very mad and yelled at them. She said they were naughty and lied to her. She said they had to spit out the gum and throw it away. She also said they had to cut their hair to get rid of the gum. + +Tim and Pam were sad and sorry. They spit out the gum and threw it away. They let mom cut their hair. Tim had a bald spot on his head. Pam had a bald spot on her side. They looked funny and felt bad. They wished they never took the gum. They learned their lesson and said they would never do it again. +Tim and Mia liked to play outside. They liked to run, jump, and swing. They also liked to look at the sky and see the clouds. Sometimes they saw shapes in the clouds, like animals or cars or faces. + +One day, they saw a big, dark cloud. It looked like a monster. Tim and Mia were scared. They wanted to go inside, but their mom said they had to stay outside for a little while longer. She said the cloud was not a monster, it was just rain. + +Tim and Mia were impatient. They did not want to stay outside. They did not want to get wet. They wanted to play with their toys and watch TV. They hoped the cloud would go away soon. + +But the cloud did not go away. It got bigger and bigger. It covered the sun and made the sky dark. It made a loud noise, like thunder. It started to rain. Tim and Mia ran to the door, but it was locked. Their mom had gone to the store and forgot to leave the key. + +Tim and Mia were stuck outside. They were wet and cold and scared. They wished they had listened to their mom and stayed inside. They learned a lesson: sometimes it is better to be patient than impatient. +Sara and Tom are hungry. They want to eat something good. They see a pie on the table. The pie is big and round and smells good. + +"Can we have some pie, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"Not yet, dear. The pie is for later. You have to eat your lunch first," Mom says. + +Sara and Tom do not like their lunch. They have soup and bread and cheese. They think the soup is too hot, the bread is too hard and the cheese is too smelly. + +They eat a little bit, but they do not finish. They look at the pie again. They want to feed the pie to their mouths. + +"Mom is busy. She does not see us. Let's take some pie when she is not looking," Tom whispers. + +"OK, but be quiet and fast," Sara whispers back. + +They get up from their chairs and tiptoe to the table. They reach for the pie. But Mom sees them. She is not happy. + +"Stop! What are you doing? You cannot have pie now. You have to eat your lunch first. Pie is for dessert, not for lunch. Go back to your seats and finish your food," Mom says. + +Sara and Tom are sad. They go back to their seats and eat their lunch. They do not like it, but they do it. They hope Mom will give them some pie later. They think pie is good. +Anna likes to wear her smooth skirt. It is pink and has flowers on it. She wears it to play with her dolls and her teddy bear. She feels pretty and happy. + +One day, her brother Tom comes into her room. He is bored and wants to play with her. He sees her smooth skirt and thinks it is funny. He says, "Anna, you look silly in that skirt. It is for babies. You should wear pants like me." + +Anna feels angry and sad. She says, "No, Tom, you are silly. My skirt is not for babies. It is for girls. I like my skirt. It is smooth and pretty. Go away and leave me alone." + +Tom does not listen. He grabs her skirt and tries to pull it off. He says, "Come on, Anna, remove your skirt. It is too hot to wear a skirt. You will be cooler in pants." + +Anna screams and holds on to her skirt. She says, "Stop, Tom, stop! You are hurting me. You are mean. Leave my skirt alone." + +Their mom hears them and comes into the room. She sees them fighting and says, "What is going on here? Why are you two yelling and pulling?" + +Anna and Tom tell her what happened. Mom says, "Tom, you should not try to remove Anna's skirt. It is hers and she likes it. You should respect her choice and her feelings. Anna, you should not scream at Tom. You should use your words and tell him how you feel. You should also listen to his ideas and try to play with him. You are both siblings and you should love each other." + +Anna and Tom feel sorry and hug each other. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We are sorry, Anna. We are sorry, Tom. We love each other." + +Mom smiles and says, "That's good. Now, why don't you play together nicely? You can take turns choosing what to play. And you can both wear whatever you want." + +Anna and Tom agree and go to play. Anna wears her smooth skirt and Tom wears his pants. They play with the dolls and the teddy bear and have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to make soup with Mom. Mom said they could help her in the kitchen. She gave them a big onion to cut. + +"Be careful with the knife," Mom said. "It is sharp. Cut the onion very slow and small." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They took turns to use the knife. They tried to cut the onion slow and small, but it was hard. The onion made their eyes water and their noses run. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. "The onion hurts my eyes!" + +"Me too!" Ben said. "It makes me sneeze!" + +Mom heard them and came to see. She smiled and hugged them. + +"I'm sorry, my loves," she said. "The onion is strong. It makes everyone cry and sneeze. But it also makes the soup tasty and healthy. Do you want to see?" + +She took the onion pieces and put them in a pot with water and other things. She turned on the stove and stirred the pot. + +"Can we help you stir?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can," Mom said. "But be careful. The pot is hot. Use the spoon and stir slow and gentle." + +Lily and Ben took turns to use the spoon. They stirred the pot slow and gentle. They smelled the soup and it smelled good. + +"Is it ready?" Ben asked. + +"Soon, my love," Mom said. "We have to wait a little bit. The soup needs to cook and bubble." + +They waited and watched the soup cook and bubble. They heard a timer ring. + +"Ding, ding, ding!" Lily said. "The soup is ready!" + +Mom turned off the stove and poured the soup into bowls. She gave them some bread and cheese. + +"Here you go, my loves," she said. "Enjoy your soup. You helped me make it. You did a great job." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They tasted the soup and it was yummy. They ate their soup and bread and cheese. They did not cry or sneeze anymore. + +"Thank you, Mom," they said. "We love you and we love the soup." + +"I love you too, my loves," Mom said. "And I love the onion. It made our soup tasty and healthy. And it made our eyes water and our noses run. And that made us laugh." +Sara and Ben like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make towers, houses, cars and animals with their blocks. + +One day, Sara and Ben decide to play a game. They want to see who can make the most unique block tower. Unique means that no one else has the same thing. Sara and Ben each take some blocks and start to build. + +"Look at my tower!" Sara says. "It has a red block, a blue block, a yellow block and a green block. It is very colorful and unique." + +"That is a nice tower, Sara," Ben says. "But look at my tower! It has a square block, a circle block, a triangle block and a star block. It is very different and unique." + +Sara and Ben are both proud of their towers. They want to know who has the most unique tower. They ask their mom to help them. + +"Mom, can you number our towers?" Sara asks. "We want to see who has the most unique tower." + +"Number your towers?" Mom asks. "What do you mean?" + +"Number means to count how many," Ben explains. "We want to know how many blocks we have in our towers." + +Mom smiles and nods. She takes a paper and a pen and writes a number next to each tower. Sara has four blocks in her tower. Ben has four blocks in his tower too. + +"Look, Sara and Ben," Mom says. "You both have the same number of blocks in your towers. You both have four. But your towers are not the same. They have different colors and shapes. They are both unique in their own way." + +Sara and Ben look at their towers and then at each other. They realize that Mom is right. They both have unique towers. They both have done a good job. + +"Thank you, Mom," Sara and Ben say. "We both have unique towers. We are both happy." + +Mom hugs Sara and Ben and kisses them on their cheeks. She is proud of them too. + +"Good job, Sara and Ben," Mom says. "You are both unique and special. I love you both very much." + +Sara and Ben smile and hug Mom back. They love her very much too. They are a happy family. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play hide and seek in the park. Tim wears a red vest. Sam wears a blue vest. They take turns to hide and seek. + +One day, Tim is the seeker. He counts to ten and then looks for Sam. He does not see Sam anywhere. He calls, "Sam, where are you? I can't find you!" + +Sam is hidden behind a big tree. He hears Tim's voice, but he does not answer. He wants to trick Tim and make him look longer. He smiles and stays quiet. + +Tim walks around the park. He looks behind the swings, under the slide, and in the sandbox. He still does not see Sam. He calls again, "Sam, where are you? Come out, come out!" + +Sam is still hidden behind the big tree. He thinks Tim is getting tired and bored. He decides to surprise him. He jumps out from behind the tree and shouts, "Boo!" + +Tim is startled and turns around. He sees Sam in his blue vest. He laughs and says, "You scared me, Sam! You are very good at hiding!" + +Sam laughs too and says, "Thank you, Tim! You are very good at seeking!" + +They hug and decide to play another round. They have fun in the park. They are happy friends. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they fight over the toys. One day, Lily sees a sock on the floor. She thinks it is her sock. She picks it up and puts it on her foot. + +Ben sees Lily with the sock. He thinks it is his sock. He says, "That is my sock! Give it back!" He tries to take the sock from Lily's foot. Lily says, "No, it is my sock! Go away!" She kicks Ben with her foot. + +Ben cries and runs to Mom. He says, "Lily is bad! She took my sock and kicked me!" Mom comes to the room. She sees Lily with the sock. She says, "Lily, why did you take Ben's sock and kick him? That is not nice." + +Lily says, "But it is my sock! I found it on the floor!" Mom says, "No, it is not your sock. It is Ben's sock. See, it has a blue stripe. Your sock has a pink stripe. Where is your sock?" + +Lily looks around. She sees her sock under the bed. She says, "Oh, there is my sock! I made a mistake. I am sorry, Ben." She takes off the sock from her foot and offers it to Ben. She says, "Here, Ben. This is your sock. Do you want to play with me?" + +Ben takes the sock and smiles. He says, "Thank you, Lily. I am sorry, too. Yes, I want to play with you." He puts on the sock and hugs Lily. Mom says, "That's good. I am proud of you. Now, share your toys and have fun." She leaves the room. + +Lily and Ben play with their toys. They do not fight anymore. They are happy. +Anna loves to draw with her crayons. She likes to make pictures of her family, her friends, and her toys. She has many colors of crayons, but her favorite is yellow. She thinks yellow is a happy color that makes things shine. + +One day, Anna decides to make a special gift for her mom. She takes a big sheet of paper and draws a big sun with her yellow crayon. She makes the sun smile and gives it rays that shine all over the paper. She writes "I love you, Mom" with her red crayon. She is very proud of her drawing. + +She wants to show her mom her gift, but her mom is not home yet. She is at work. Anna asks her dad if he can help her print her drawing. Her dad says yes and takes her to the computer. He scans her drawing and prints it on a nice card. He helps her fold the card and write her name on it. + +Anna is very happy. She hugs her dad and thanks him for being so generous. She puts the card in an envelope and waits for her mom to come home. She hopes her mom will like her gift and feel the shine of her love. +Lily was bored. She did not want to play with her toys or read her books. She wanted to watch television. But Mom said no. Mom said television was bad for her eyes and brain. Mom said she had to play outside or do something else. + +Lily was angry. She did not like Mom's rules. She wanted to do what she wanted. She thought Mom was bitter. She thought Mom did not love her. She decided to wander away. She put on her shoes and coat and opened the door. She did not tell Mom. She did not care. + +Lily walked down the street. She saw cars and dogs and trees and flowers. She saw other kids playing and laughing. She felt lonely. She wanted to join them. But they did not know her. They did not want her. They ignored her or teased her. She felt sad. + +Lily walked further. She saw a big store. She saw a lot of televisions in the window. They were bright and colorful and noisy. They showed cartoons and animals and people. She wanted to watch them. She thought they were fun. She crossed the road and went inside. + +Lily was happy. She found a television that was playing her favorite show. She sat on the floor and watched. She smiled and laughed and clapped. She forgot about Mom and the other kids and everything else. She did not see the man who worked in the store. He saw her and was angry. He did not like kids who came in and watched television without buying anything. He came over and yelled at her. He told her to get out. He scared her. + +Lily was scared. She did not understand why the man was angry. She did not do anything wrong. She just wanted to watch television. She cried and ran out of the store. She did not know where to go. She wanted Mom. She wanted to go home. She was sorry. She wished she had listened to Mom. She wished she had not wandered away. +One day, a duck went to the pond to lay an egg. She found a soft spot near the water and made a nest with some grass and feathers. She was very happy and proud of her egg. She wanted to show it to her friend, the frog. + +"Look, frog, look at my egg!" she quacked. "It is so delicate and pretty. I will take good care of it until it hatches." + +The frog hopped over to see the egg. He was curious and wanted to touch it. But the duck said, "No, no, frog, do not touch my egg. It is very delicate and might break. You have to be gentle and careful with it." + +The frog nodded and said, "OK, OK, duck, I will not touch your egg. I will just look at it. It is very delicate and pretty. I hope it hatches soon and you have a baby duck." + +The duck smiled and thanked the frog for being a good friend. She lay down on her nest and covered her egg with her wing. She dreamed of the day when her egg would hatch and she would have a baby duck. She was very happy and proud of her egg. +Tom and Lily were playing dress-up in their room. They had many hats, scarves, glasses and other things to try on. Tom found a fake mustache in a box and stuck it on his face. He looked at himself in the mirror and laughed. + +"I am a big man now," he said. "I have a mustache like Daddy." + +Lily looked at him and frowned. She did not like the fake mustache. She thought it was ugly and silly. + +"Take it off, Tom," she said. "You look funny. I don't want to play with you if you have a mustache." + +Tom shook his head. He liked the fake mustache. He thought it made him look cool and smart. + +"No, Lily," he said. "I want to keep it. It is my mustache. You can't tell me what to do." + +Lily got angry. She wanted Tom to listen to her. She wanted him to play with her the way she liked. + +"Take it off, Tom," she demanded. "Or I will tell Mommy. You are not a big man. You are a little boy. And little boys don't have mustaches." + +Tom got angry too. He did not want Lily to tell Mommy. He did not want to lose his mustache. He wanted Lily to leave him alone. + +"Go away, Lily," he said. "You are not my boss. You are a little girl. And little girls don't know anything." + +They started to yell at each other. They did not hear Mommy coming up the stairs. She opened the door and saw them fighting. She saw the fake mustache on Tom's face. She was surprised and amused. + +"What is going on here?" she asked. "Why are you wearing a mustache, Tom? And why are you arguing with Lily?" + +Tom and Lily stopped yelling. They looked at Mommy. They felt ashamed and scared. They did not know what to say. They knew they had been naughty. + +Mommy smiled. She knew they were just playing. She did not want to be angry with them. She wanted to help them get along. + +"Tom, Lily, I love you both very much," she said. "But you need to learn to share and respect each other. Playing dress-up is fun, but you have to be kind and polite. You can't demand things from each other. You have to ask nicely and listen. And you have to remember that it is just pretend. You are not really a big man or a little girl. You are my wonderful children. And I love you just the way you are." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They knew Mommy was right. They hugged her and said they were sorry. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They took off the fake mustache and put it back in the box. They decided to play something else. They were happy again. Mommy was happy too. She kissed them and left them to play. She was proud of them. She loved them very much. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play music with their band. Tom has a drum and Sam has a guitar. They make loud and fun sounds. + +One day, they find a big box in the park. They open the box and see many things inside. They see a hat, a ball, a doll, and a banana. They also see a flute. It is shiny and pretty. + +"Look, a flute!" Tom says. "I want to play it!" + +He takes the flute and blows into it. But the flute makes a bad sound. It sounds like a duck. Tom tries again, but the flute still sounds like a duck. + +"Let me try!" Sam says. He takes the flute from Tom and blows into it. But the flute makes a worse sound. It sounds like a pig. Sam tries again, but the flute still sounds like a pig. + +They look at the flute and see why it makes bad sounds. The flute is old and dirty. It has holes and cracks. It is rough and brown. It is rotting. + +"Yuck, this flute is rotting!" Tom says. "It is not good for music!" + +They throw the flute back into the box and close it. They take their drum and guitar and go to another place. They play music with their band and have fun. They do not want to play with the rotting flute. +Ben is a dog. He likes to play with his bone. He finds his bone in the yard. He is happy. He shakes his bone in his mouth. He runs around with his bone. + +Tom is a boy. He lives next door. He sees Ben with his bone. He wants the bone. He thinks Ben is not nice. He is angry. He climbs over the fence. He sneaks up on Ben. + +Ben does not see Tom. He is busy with his bone. He does not hear Tom. He is loud with his bone. He does not smell Tom. He is too close to his bone. Tom grabs the bone from Ben. He pulls hard. He runs away with the bone. + +Ben is sad. He loses his bone. He barks at Tom. He chases Tom. He wants his bone back. He is fast. He catches up with Tom. + +Tom is scared. He sees Ben behind him. He tries to keep the bone. He swings the bone at Ben. He hits Ben on the head. Ben falls down. He does not move. He does not breathe. He is gone. + +Tom is sorry. He drops the bone. He cries. He runs back to his house. He tells his mom. She is mad. She is sad. She calls the vet. She calls Ben's mom. She says sorry. She says it is too late. Ben is not available. He is not coming back. +Ben loves to play with his football. It is brown and big and bouncy. He likes to kick it and throw it and catch it. He plays with his football every day in the park with his dad. + +One day, Ben and his dad go to the park as usual. Ben runs with his football and looks for a good spot to play. He sees a big hill and thinks it will be fun to roll down with his football. He runs up the hill with his football and gets ready to roll. + +But he does not notice the road at the bottom of the hill. He does not see the cars and the trucks and the buses that go fast on the road. He does not hear his dad calling him to stop. He only sees his football and wants to play. + +He rolls down the hill with his football and laughs. He feels the wind and the grass and the sun. He thinks he is having the best time ever. He does not see the big truck that is coming on the road. He does not hear the horn and the brakes and the crash. + +He only feels a big pain and then nothing. His football flies away and lands on the other side of the road. It is brown and big and bouncy. But Ben does not play with his football anymore. +Tom and Anna like to play with their cart. They put their toys in the cart and push it around the yard. Sometimes they pretend the cart is a car or a train or a boat. + +One day, Tom and Anna find a big box in the garage. They open the box and see many new toys. They are very happy and want to play with them. They take some toys out of the box and put them in their cart. + +"Look, Anna, this is a robot. It can talk and move. And this is a doll. She has a dress and a hat. And this is a ball. It can bounce and roll. These are the best toys ever!" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom, they are very nice. But we have to share them. We can't take all of them. There are other kids who want to play with them too. These toys are not ours. They belong to the church. Mom and Dad put them in the box to give them away. They are for the poor kids who have no toys. That is very important." Anna says. + +"But I want to keep them. They are so fun. We can play with them all day. We don't have to give them away. We can hide them in our room. No one will know. Please, Anna, let's keep them." Tom says. + +"No, Tom, that is wrong. That is not nice. That is not fair. The poor kids need the toys more than we do. We have many toys already. We have to be kind and generous. We have to help others. That is what Mom and Dad teach us. That is what God wants us to do. Please, Tom, let's give them away." Anna says. + +Tom and Anna argue for a while. They both want to play with the new toys, but they have different ideas. Tom wants to keep them and gain more fun. Anna wants to give them away and gain more love. They don't know what to do. They are sad and angry. + +Then they hear Mom and Dad calling them. They are ready to go to the church. They have to put the toys back in the box and load it in the car. They have to make a choice. What will they do? +Sara and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big mop in the corner. Sara wanted to use it as a horse. She put it between her legs and said, "Giddy up, mop! Let's go for a ride!" + +Tom laughed and said, "That's not a horse, Sara. That's a mop. It's for cleaning the floor. You can't ride it." + +Sara shrugged and said, "I don't care. It's fun. Come on, Tom. You can ride the broom. We can be cowboys and cowgirls." + +Tom looked at the broom. It was pale and thin. He did not think it looked like a horse. He said, "No, thank you. I don't want to play that. I want to play something else." + +Sara frowned and said, "Fine. Then I'll play by myself. You're no fun, Tom." + +She ran out of the kitchen with the mop. Tom watched her go. He felt sad. He did not want to make Sara angry. He wanted to play with her. He picked up the broom and followed her. He said, "Wait, Sara. I'm sorry. I'll play with you. Maybe we can be pirates instead. The mop and the broom can be our swords." + +Sara stopped and turned around. She smiled and said, "Okay, Tom. That sounds fun. Let's be pirates. Arrr!" + +They ran to the living room and pretended to fight with the mop and the broom. They had a lot of fun. They forgot about the horses and the cowboys and the cowgirls. They were happy. +Tom and Mia like to play soccer in the park. They have a red ball and two goals. Tom is on one team and Mia is on the other team. They want to see who can score more goals. + +Tom kicks the ball hard and runs after it. Mia runs after him and tries to take the ball. They both struggle to get the ball. Tom says, "This is my ball! I will score a goal!" Mia says, "No, this is my ball! I will score a goal!" + +They reach the goal and both try to kick the ball in. But the ball hits the post and bounces back. They both fall down and laugh. They get up and hug each other. They say, "We are both good at soccer! We both have the same score!" + +They pick up the ball and go back to the middle of the park. They start to play again. They have fun and do not care who wins. They are happy to play with their red ball. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play with things. They have a ball, a car, a doll and a book. They share their things and have fun. + +One day, they find a new thing in the park. It is thin and long and has a hole at one end. It is a flute. Ben picks it up and blows into the hole. It makes a sound. "Wow, this thing can speak!" Ben says. + +Sam wants to try too. He takes the flute from Ben and blows into the hole. But he blows too hard and the sound is loud and bad. "Ouch, this thing can scream!" Sam says. + +Ben and Sam laugh. They take turns to blow the flute and make different sounds. They pretend the flute is talking to them. They say "Hello, flute. How are you?" and "Flute, do you like music?" and "Flute, can you sing a song?" + +The flute does not answer, but it makes sounds that sound like yes or no or maybe. Ben and Sam have fun with the flute. They think the flute is their new friend. They are happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to study animals. They have a book with many pictures of animals. They look at the book and say the names of the animals. + +One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a pond with ducks and fish. They are very excited. They want to study the ducks and the fish. They run to the pond and point at the animals. + +"Look, Mia, a duck!" Tom says. + +"Quack, quack!" Mia says. + +They laugh and clap their hands. + +They see a fish jump out of the water. It is shiny and wet. + +"Wow, a fish!" Mia says. + +"Splash, splash!" Tom says. + +They giggle and wave their arms. + +They have fun studying the animals. They learn new words and sounds. They are happy and curious. They love to study. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They also made some snowballs to throw at each other. + +"Look, Tim, there is a reindeer in the woods!" Sam said, pointing at a brown animal with big horns. + +"Wow, let's go and see it!" Tim said, grabbing his coat. + +They ran towards the reindeer, but they did not know that it was not a friendly reindeer. It was a bitter reindeer who did not like children. It was angry because they had disturbed its nap. + +"Go away, you noisy kids!" the reindeer said, snorting and stamping its hooves. + +"No, we want to pet you and feed you some carrots!" Tim said, ignoring the reindeer's warning. + +He reached out his hand to touch the reindeer's nose, but the reindeer did not like that. It bit Tim's hand hard, making him cry out in pain. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tim screamed, pulling back his hand. It was bleeding and hurt a lot. + +"Tim, are you okay?" Sam asked, scared and worried. + +"No, I'm not okay! The reindeer bit me!" Tim said, sobbing. + +"Let's go back home and tell mom!" Sam said, trying to help his brother. + +But the reindeer was not done with them. It was still bitter and angry. It chased them across the snow, kicking and bucking. It knocked down their snowman and their snowballs. It did not stop until they reached their house. + +Tim and Sam ran inside, slamming the door behind them. They told their mom what had happened. She was shocked and angry. She bandaged Tim's hand and called the doctor. She also called the animal control to catch the reindeer. + +Tim and Sam learned a hard lesson that day. They learned that not all animals are friendly and that they should not demand things from them. They also learned that they should listen to their mom and not go too far from home. They were sorry for what they had done, but they could not undo it. They had a bad ending to their day. +Lily was sad. She had a big ouch on her knee. She fell down when she was playing with her bike. Mommy put a band-aid on it, but it still hurt. + +"Mommy, when will my ouch go away?" Lily asked. + +"Your ouch will heal soon, my sweetie. You just need to rest and be careful. Do you want to read a book with me?" Mommy said. + +Lily nodded. She liked books. Mommy picked a book with green pictures. It was about a frog who had a dream. He wanted to be a prince. He met a princess who kissed him. Then he turned into a prince. They lived happily ever after. + +"Wow, that was a nice dream," Lily said. + +"Yes, it was. Dreams can make us happy. Do you have dreams, Lily?" Mommy asked. + +Lily thought for a moment. She had many dreams. She wanted to be a doctor, a dancer, a teacher, and a superhero. But right now, she had a simple dream. + +"I dream that my ouch will heal soon, and I can play with my bike again," Lily said. + +Mommy smiled and hugged her. "That's a good dream, Lily. And I'm sure it will come true. You are a brave and strong girl. I love you very much." + +"I love you too, Mommy," Lily said. She felt warm and cozy. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of her bike and her frog prince. +Jill was sick. She had a red nose and a sore throat. She did not want to play or eat. She only wanted to sleep in her bed. + +Her mom was a nurse. She knew how to make Jill feel better. She gave her some medicine and a tasty drink. She said, "This will help you, my sweetie. You need to drink a lot and rest. Then you will spring back to health." + +Jill did not like the medicine. It was bitter and yucky. She made a face and said, "No, mom, no. I don't want it. It is bad." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I know, my love, I know. But it is good for you. It will make the germs go away. And look, I have a surprise for you. A special treat." + +She showed Jill a small box. Inside the box was a chocolate bunny. It had a pink bow and a happy face. Jill's eyes lit up. She loved chocolate. She said, "Wow, mom, wow. A bunny. A chocolate bunny. For me?" + +Her mom nodded and said, "Yes, my darling, yes. For you. But you have to take the medicine first. Then you can have the bunny. Deal?" + +Jill thought for a moment. She really wanted the bunny. But she really hated the medicine. She looked at her mom and said, "OK, mom, OK. Deal. I will take the medicine. But only a little bit." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Good girl, good girl. You are very brave. Here, take a sip. And then you can have the bunny. And a big kiss from me." + +Jill took a sip of the medicine. She grimaced and swallowed. Then she reached for the bunny. She broke off an ear and put it in her mouth. It was sweet and creamy. She smiled and said, "Mmm, mom, mmm. The bunny is tasty. Thank you, mom. Thank you." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "You're welcome, my honey, you're welcome. I'm glad you like it. Now, let's snuggle and read a story. And then you can sleep. And tomorrow, you will feel much better. You will spring out of bed and play and laugh. I love you, Jill. I love you very much." + +Jill hugged her mom and said, "I love you too, mom. I love you very much. You are the best mom ever. And the best nurse ever. And the best bunny-giver ever." +Lily liked to sew with her grandma. Grandma had many colors of thread and a big basket of cloth. Lily wanted to make a dress for her doll. She picked a pink cloth and a purple thread. Grandma helped her cut the cloth and showed her how to make stitches. + +Lily tried to sew, but it was hard. The thread kept slipping out of the needle. The cloth kept folding and wrinkling. The stitches were not straight or even. Lily felt frustrated. She wanted to make a pretty dress, but it looked like a mess. + +Grandma saw Lily's sad face and hugged her. She said, "Don't give up, Lily. Sewing takes practice and patience. You are doing great for a beginner. Let me show you a trick to make it easier. First, you need to settle the cloth on the table, so it doesn't move. Then, you need to tie a knot at the end of the thread, so it doesn't fall out. And then, you need to follow the line I drew on the cloth, so your stitches are neat and tidy." + +Lily listened to Grandma and followed her advice. She settled the cloth on the table, tied a knot at the end of the thread, and followed the line on the cloth. She felt the needle go in and out smoothly. She saw the stitches form a pattern. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Grandma. This is fun. I think I can do it." + +Grandma smiled back and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm proud of you. You are a good learner and a good sewer. I'm sure your doll will love her new dress." She gave Lily a kiss and a cookie. Lily felt happy and proud. She finished her dress and put it on her doll. She showed it to Grandma and said, "Look, Grandma. I made this. Isn't it pretty?" Grandma nodded and said, "It's very pretty, Lily. Just like you." They hugged and laughed. Lily loved to sew with her grandma. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a big doll with long hair and a pink dress. Tom had a small car with four wheels and a loud horn. They were having fun, but they also wanted to do something new. + +"Let's make a picture for Mommy," Lily said. "She will be happy when she sees it." + +"Okay," Tom said. "What do we need?" + +Lily looked around and saw some paper, crayons, and scissors on the table. She ran to get them and brought them to the floor. "We need these," she said. "We can draw and cut and glue." + +Tom nodded and took a crayon. He started to draw a big sun on the paper. Lily took a scissor and began to cut out a flower from another paper. She was very careful with the scissor, because she knew it was sharp and could hurt her. + +"Look, Tom, I made a flower," Lily said, holding up the cut-out. "Do you like it?" + +"Yes, it's pretty," Tom said, looking at the flower. "Can I have the scissor? I want to cut out a car." + +Lily gave him the scissor and watched him cut out a car. She saw that he was not careful with the scissor. He moved it fast and close to his fingers. She felt scared. + +"Tom, be careful with the scissor," Lily said. "It's sharp. You can cut yourself." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He thought he was good at cutting. He wanted to finish his task quickly. He did not see that the scissor was too close to his thumb. He felt a sharp pain and dropped the scissor. He saw blood on his thumb and on the paper. He started to cry. + +Lily heard Tom cry and saw the blood. She felt sorry for him and scared. She ran to get Mommy. Mommy came and saw what happened. She was angry and sad. She took Tom to the bathroom and cleaned his wound. She put a band-aid on his thumb and hugged him. She told him he was silly and naughty. She told him he should have been careful with the scissor. She told him he should have listened to Lily. + +Lily felt bad for Tom, but also mad at him. She did not want to play with him anymore. She took her doll and went to her room. She left the paper, the crayon, and the scissor on the floor. She did not finish her picture for Mommy. She did not make Mommy happy. She felt sad. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Lily found a shiny stone and showed it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I found a pretty stone!" she said. + +Ben looked at the stone and saw something moving on it. He pointed and said, "Lily, that's not a stone, that's an ant!" + +Lily looked closer and saw the tiny ant crawling on the shiny thing. She was scared and wanted to drop it. + +"Ants bite, Ben, ants bite!" she cried. + +Ben shook his head and said, "No, Lily, not all ants bite. Some ants are gentle and friendly. They help each other and make homes in the dirt. They don't hurt us if we don't hurt them." + +Lily was curious and wanted to learn more. She held the shiny thing with the ant gently in her hand and asked, "How do you know, Ben? How do you know which ants are gentle and which ants bite?" + +Ben smiled and said, "I know because I read a book about ants. It had pictures and words and facts. It was very interesting. Do you want to read it with me?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Ben, I want to read it with you. Maybe I can realize more things about ants and other bugs." + +They ran inside the house and found the book about ants. They sat on the couch and opened the book. They looked at the pictures and read the words and facts. They realized many things about ants and other bugs. They had fun and learned a lot. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the forest near their house. They see many animals and plants there. They are not afraid of the forest, because they know it well. + +One day, they find a baby bird on the ground. It has fallen from its nest. It is very small and light. It makes a sad sound. Sara and Ben feel sorry for the bird. They want to help it. + +"Let's raise the bird," Sara says. "We can give it food and water and keep it warm." + +"OK," Ben says. "But where will we put it?" + +They look around and see a big hollow tree. It has a hole in the side. They think it is a good place for the bird. + +They carefully pick up the bird and carry it to the tree. They make a soft bed of leaves and grass for it. They find some worms and berries for it to eat. They give it some water from a leaf. They talk to it gently and stroke its feathers. + +The bird seems to like them. It stops making sad sounds. It makes happy sounds. It eats and drinks and sleeps. Sara and Ben are happy too. They visit the bird every day. They name it Fluffy. + +They raise Fluffy until it grows bigger and stronger. It learns to fly and sing. It makes friends with other birds in the forest. Sara and Ben are proud of Fluffy. They love Fluffy. Fluffy loves them too. They are a happy family. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks. They wanted to see who could build the highest tower. They used a ruler to measure their towers. Lily was cheerful because her tower was taller than Ben's. + +"Look, Ben, my tower is ten blocks high!" Lily said. "How high is your tower?" + +Ben looked at his tower. It was only eight blocks high. He felt sad and angry. He wanted to have the tallest tower. He had an idea. He took off his shoe and put it on his tower. + +"Ha, ha, Lily, now my tower is taller!" Ben said. "My heel is two blocks high. So my tower is ten blocks plus two blocks. That is twelve blocks!" + +Lily looked at Ben's tower. She saw his shoe on top of his blocks. She knew he was cheating. She felt mad and hurt. She did not want to play with Ben anymore. + +"That is not fair, Ben!" Lily said. "You cannot use your shoe. That is not a block. You are cheating. I do not like you. You are a bad friend." + +She pushed Ben's tower with her hand. His tower fell down and his blocks and shoe scattered on the floor. Ben started to cry. He lost his tower and his friend. He wished he had not cheated. He learned a hard lesson. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to cook with Mom. Mom is making a cake for Grandma. Grandma will visit them tomorrow. + +"Can we help, Mom?" Lily asks. "We want to stir the batter and lick the spoon." + +"Sure, you can help," Mom says. "But be careful, it is hot. And don't make a mess." + +Lily and Ben put on aprons and climb on chairs. They take turns to stir the batter and lick the spoon. They giggle and smile. The batter is sweet and yummy. + +But then, they hear a knock on the door. It is Mrs. Jones, the nosy neighbor. She always wants to know what they are doing. + +"Hello, hello," Mrs. Jones says. "What are you cooking? Can I have a taste?" + +"No, you can't," Ben says. "It is for Grandma. She will visit us tomorrow. And you are nosy. Go away." + +"Ben, that is not nice," Mom says. "Mrs. Jones, I'm sorry. We are making a cake for Grandma. It is a surprise. Maybe you can have a slice later." + +"Maybe, maybe," Mrs. Jones says. "But I have to go now. I have to visit my sister. She is sick. Goodbye, goodbye." + +Mrs. Jones leaves. Lily and Ben are happy. They finish the cake and put it in the oven. They can't wait to see Grandma and share the cake with her. They love Grandma. And they love to cook. +Lily likes to read books. She reads every day with her mom or dad. She learns new words and stories. She thinks reading is important and fun. + +One day, she goes to the park with her mom. She sees a boy playing with a ball. He is very big and strong. He has big muscles. Lily wants to play with him. + +She walks to him and says, "Hi, I am Lily. Can I play with you?" + +The boy looks at her and says, "No, you are too small and weak. You can't play with me. Go away." + +Lily feels sad and angry. She says, "That is not nice. You are mean. I am not weak. I can read books. Reading is important. It makes you smart and happy." + +The boy laughs and says, "Reading is boring. It is for babies. Muscles are important. They make you fast and powerful. I don't need books. I have a ball." + +Lily shakes her head and says, "You are wrong. Reading and muscles are both important. They help you do different things. You can read and play with a ball. You can be smart and strong. You can be nice and have friends." + +The boy stops laughing and thinks. He says, "Really? You think so?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, I do. Do you want to try? I can share my book with you. And you can share your ball with me. We can read and play together." + +The boy smiles and says, "OK, that sounds good. I am sorry I was mean. I am Tom. What is your book about?" + +Lily shows him her book and says, "It is about a lion and a mouse. They are friends. They help each other. It is a good story. Do you want to read it with me?" + +Tom says, "Yes, I do. And then we can play with the ball. Maybe you can teach me some new words. And I can teach you how to throw and catch." + +Lily and Tom sit on the grass and read the book. They enjoy the story and the words. They learn from each other. They play with the ball. They have fun. They become friends. They think reading and muscles are both important. And so is being kind. +Lila was a clever girl who liked to gather flowers in the forest. She knew the names of all the flowers and how to make them into pretty crowns and necklaces. One day, she saw a boy who was lost and crying in the forest. He wore a fine coat and a shiny ring. He was a prince who had run away from his castle because he was bored. + +"Hello, why are you crying?" Lila asked the boy. + +"I don't know where I am. I ran away from home, but now I miss my family and friends. I don't have anyone to play with or talk to," the boy said. + +"Don't be sad. I can be your friend. I can show you the forest and the flowers. I can make you a crown of roses and a necklace of daisies. You can play with me and my dog, Spot," Lila said. + +The boy smiled and wiped his tears. He liked Lila and her dog. He followed her to her house, where she lived with her grandma. Lila's grandma was kind and made them some cookies and milk. She also told them stories of the forest and the animals. The boy felt happy and warm. + +"Thank you, Lila. You are a very clever and nice girl. You have taught me a lot of things. You have made me a beautiful gift. You have been a good friend," the boy said. + +"You're welcome, prince. You are a very brave and polite boy. You have shared your stories with me. You have played with me and Spot. You have been a good friend, too," Lila said. + +The next day, the boy's parents came to look for him. They were very worried and angry. They hugged him and scolded him for running away. They also thanked Lila and her grandma for taking care of him. They invited them to visit the castle and be their guests. Lila and her grandma agreed. They said goodbye to the boy and promised to keep in touch. + +The moral of the story is: Friendship can be found in unexpected places. Friends can help each other and learn from each other. Friends can make each other happy and strong. Friends should not run away from each other, but stay together. +Lily was a little bird who loved to sing. She sang every morning and every night, and made her friends happy. She sang about the sun, the sky, the flowers and the trees. + +One day, a big cat saw Lily singing on a branch. The cat was hungry and wanted to catch Lily. He crept closer and closer, and waited for the right moment to jump. + +Lily did not see the cat. She was too busy singing. She sang louder and louder, and did not hear the cat's growl. + +"Hello, little bird," the cat said, as he leaped on the branch. "You have a nice voice. I want to hear more of it." + +Lily was scared. She tried to fly away, but the cat was too fast. He grabbed her with his claws and put her in a cell. The cell was dark and cold, and had bars all around. + +"Please, let me go," Lily begged. "I don't want to be in here. I want to be free and sing with my friends." + +"No, no, no," the cat said. "You are mine now. You will sing for me only. And if you don't, I will eat you." + +The cat closed the cell and left. Lily was alone and sad. She could not sing anymore. She could only cry. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big person with a camera. The person is busy taking pictures of the flowers and the birds. + +"Look, Ben, a person with a camera!" Lily says. "Let's go and say hello!" + +"OK, Lily, but be careful. The person might not like us to bother them," Ben says. + +They run to the person and smile. The person sees them and smiles back. + +"Hello, little ones. What are your names?" the person asks. + +"I'm Lily and this is Ben. We are playing in the park. What are you doing?" Lily says. + +"I'm taking pictures of the park. It's very beautiful here. Do you like the park?" the person says. + +"Yes, we love the park. We like to slide and swing and run and play," Ben says. + +"Can we see your pictures?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, you can. But you have to kneel down, because the camera is on the ground," the person says. + +Lily and Ben kneel down and look at the camera. They see many pictures of the flowers and the birds. They also see a picture of themselves. + +"Wow, you took a picture of us!" Lily says. + +"Yes, I did. You are very cute. Do you want to keep the picture?" the person says. + +"Yes, please! Thank you!" Lily and Ben say. + +The person gives them the picture and helps them stand up. + +"You're welcome. Have fun, Lily and Ben. Bye-bye!" the person says. + +"Bye-bye, person with a camera!" Lily and Ben say. + +They wave to the person and run back to their slide. They are happy to have a new picture and a new friend. +Anna likes to help her mom in the kitchen. She likes to stir and pour and taste. Mom says she is a good helper. Today, mom is making a dish with rice and chicken and carrots. It smells good. + +Anna wants to share the dish with her dad and her brother. She asks mom if she can offer them some. Mom says yes, but she has to be careful. The dish is hot and heavy. Mom gives Anna a big spoon and a small plate. Anna says thank you. + +Anna walks slowly to the living room. She sees dad and brother on the couch. They are watching a show with animals. Anna says, "I have a dish for you. It is yummy. Do you want some?" Dad and brother smile. They say yes, please. Anna is happy. She puts some rice and chicken and carrots on the plate. She gives it to dad. Dad says, "Thank you, Anna. You are very kind." He takes a bite. He says, "Mmm, this is delicious. Mom is a great cook. And you are a great helper." + +Anna goes back to the kitchen. She gets another plate. She fills it with rice and chicken and carrots. She walks slowly to the living room. She gives it to brother. Brother says, "Thank you, Anna. You are very sweet." He takes a bite. He says, "Wow, this is tasty. Mom is a wonderful cook. And you are a wonderful helper." + +Anna feels proud. She helped mom make an easy dish. She offered it to dad and brother. They liked it a lot. She says, "You're welcome. I love you." They say, "We love you too, Anna. You are a good sister." They hug and kiss. Anna is happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and cars. But they did not like to share. Lily wanted all the blue blocks and Ben wanted all the red blocks. They grabbed and pulled and shouted at each other. + +"Give me that block!" Lily said. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. + +They refused to listen to each other. They refused to be nice. They refused to have fun. + +Mom came and saw them fighting. She was not happy. She said, "Stop it, both of you. If you can't play nicely, you can't play at all. I will take away your blocks if you don't stop." + +Lily and Ben did not want to lose their blocks. They loved their blocks. But they did not want to share either. They thought Mom was making a threat. They thought she was being mean. They did not say sorry. They did not say thank you. They did not say anything. + +Mom saw that they did not care. She said, "Okay, that's it. No more blocks for you. You can go to your rooms and think about what you did." + +She took away their blocks and put them in a box. She took them to their rooms and closed the door. Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They cried and kicked and screamed. They did not like their rooms. They did not like each other. They did not like Mom. + +But Mom did not come back. She did not open the door. She did not give them their blocks. She did not say anything. + +Lily and Ben felt lonely and bored. They missed their blocks. They missed their mom. They missed each other. They realized they had been silly. They realized they had been rude. They realized they had been wrong. + +They knocked on the door and called for Mom. They said, "Mom, we're sorry. We want to play nicely. We want to share. We want to have fun. Please, can we have our blocks back?" + +Mom heard them and smiled. She opened the door and hugged them. She said, "I'm glad you're sorry. I'm glad you want to play nicely. I'm glad you want to share. I'm glad you want to have fun. Yes, you can have your blocks back. But only if you promise to be kind and respectful to each other and to me." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "We promise, Mom. We love you, Mom. Thank you, Mom." + +Mom gave them their blocks back and took them to the living room. She helped them build incredible things with their blocks. They built towers and houses and cars. They used all the colors. They gave and took and praised each other. They laughed and smiled and enjoyed. + +They played nicely. They played happily. They played together. +Tommy loved his new puppy. He named him Spot, because he had a big black spot on his back. Spot was very eager to play with Tommy. He liked to run, jump, and lick Tommy's face. + +One day, Tommy and Spot went to the park with Mommy. There were many other kids and dogs there. Tommy saw a big slide and wanted to try it. He asked Mommy if he could go. Mommy said yes, but told him to be careful and hold Spot's leash. + +Tommy ran to the slide with Spot. He climbed up the ladder and sat on the top. He looked down and saw how high he was. He felt scared. He wanted to go back down, but there were other kids behind him. They told him to hurry up and slide. + +Tommy held Spot's leash tightly. He tried to slide, but he was too scared. He stopped halfway and started to cry. Spot felt Tommy's fear and wanted to help him. He barked and pulled on the leash. He tried to climb up the slide to reach Tommy. + +But the slide was too slippery for Spot. He slid down and fell on the ground. He yelped in pain. Tommy heard Spot's cry and looked down. He saw Spot lying on the grass. He felt sorry for Spot. He forgot his fear and slid down to him. + +He ran to Spot and hugged him. He checked if he was hurt. He saw a small cut on his paw. He kissed it and said sorry. Spot licked Tommy's face and wagged his tail. He was not angry with Tommy. He was happy to see him. + +Mommy came to them and saw what happened. She praised Tommy for being brave and caring. She said they should go home and put a bandage on Spot's paw. Tommy agreed. He picked up Spot and carried him in his arms. He said he loved him very much. Spot snuggled with Tommy and gave him a gentle pinch on his ear. He loved him too. +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they fought. Anna was bossy. She wanted to tell Ben what to do. + +One day, they found a big box in the garage. It was empty and had a lid. Anna had an idea. + +"Let's pretend this is a car. We can go on a journey to the park. I will be the driver and you will be the passenger. Get in, Ben." + +Ben was not sure. He wanted to play with his ball. But he followed Anna. He got in the box. Anna closed the lid. + +"Vroom, vroom. We are going fast. Look, there is a dog. And a tree. And a flower. Do you see them, Ben?" + +Ben did not see anything. He only saw the dark inside the box. He did not like it. He wanted to get out. + +"Anna, I don't like this game. I can't see anything. I want to play with my ball. Let me out, Anna." + +Anna did not listen. She was having fun. She kept making noises and talking. + +"Shh, Ben. We are almost at the park. You have to be quiet. I am the driver. I know what to do." + +Ben was angry. He did not like Anna being bossy. He pushed the lid. He tried to open it. But it was stuck. He could not get out. + +"Anna, help me. I can't get out. The lid is stuck. Help me, Anna." + +Anna heard Ben. She stopped making noises. She realized Ben was scared. She felt sorry. She was not a good driver. She was a bad sister. + +"Ben, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. I will help you. Don't worry." + +Anna opened the lid. She saw Ben. He was crying. She hugged him. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I was too bossy. I won't do it again. Do you want to play with your ball?" + +Ben nodded. He wiped his tears. He smiled. + +"It's okay, Anna. I forgive you. You are my sister. I love you. Let's play with my ball." + +They got out of the box. They took their ball. They went to the park. They played together. They had fun. They forgot about the box. They forgot about the journey. They were happy. +Anna likes to play with her doll. Her doll has a white dress and long hair. Anna makes her doll talk and dance and sing. She has fun with her doll. + +One day, Anna falls down and hurts her knee. It is red and sore. She cries and runs to her mom. Her mom hugs her and puts a band-aid on her knee. She says, "It's okay, Anna. Your knee will get better soon. You are brave and strong." + +Anna feels better, but she still wants to stay with her mom. She does not want to play with her doll. She says, "Mom, can I stay with you? I don't want to leave you." + +Her mom smiles and says, "Of course, Anna. You can stay with me. I love you very much. But your doll might miss you. She likes to play with you too. Why don't you bring her here and we can all stay together?" + +Anna thinks for a moment. She loves her mom and she loves her doll. She says, "Okay, mom. I will bring my doll. She can stay with us too. She has a white dress and long hair. She is my friend." + +Anna goes to get her doll and brings her to her mom. They all sit on the couch and cuddle. Anna feels happy and safe. She says, "Mom, you are the best. And so is my doll. We are a family." +Anna liked to read novels. She had many novels in her room. Some were big and heavy, some were small and light. She liked to read them before she slept. She had a lamp that shone on her bed. + +One night, Anna wanted to read a new novel. It was very big and heavy. She took it from the shelf and carried it to her bed. She put it on her pillow and turned on the lamp. She opened the novel and started to read. + +But the novel was too heavy for the pillow. It made the pillow slide down. The novel fell on the floor with a loud thud. Anna was scared. She looked at the floor and saw the novel. She also saw the lamp. The lamp had fallen too. It was broken. The light was gone. + +Anna started to cry. She did not know what to do. She was in the dark. She was alone. She wanted her mom. + +She called out, "Mom! Mom! Help me!" + +Her mom heard her cry. She ran to her room. She saw Anna on the bed. She saw the novel and the lamp on the floor. She understood what happened. + +She hugged Anna and said, "Don't cry, my dear. It's okay. I'm here. You are safe." + +She picked up the novel and the lamp. She threw away the lamp. It was not good anymore. She put the novel back on the shelf. She said, "This novel is too heavy for you, Anna. You should read something lighter. You can read this novel when you are older and stronger." + +She gave Anna a smaller and lighter novel. She said, "This novel is better for you, Anna. It has nice pictures and easy words. You will like it." + +She turned on another lamp. It shone on Anna's bed. She said, "This lamp is better for you, Anna. It is not too bright and not too hot. It will not fall and break." + +She read the novel with Anna. They enjoyed it. Anna smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Anna. You are my sweet girl. Remember, always choose what is right for you. Don't try to do what is too hard or too dangerous. You will be happy and safe." + +The moral of the story is: Choose what is right for you. Don't try to do what is too hard or too dangerous. You will be happy and safe. +Sara was sick. She had a bad lung. It made her cough and feel weak. She could not run or play with her friends. She had to stay in the hospital. + +One day, a doctor came to see her. He smiled and said, "Sara, I have good news. We found a match for you. A match is someone who has a lung like yours, but healthy. They want to give you their lung, so you can breathe better and be strong." + +Sara was scared. She did not know what a match was. She asked, "Will it hurt? Will I still be me?" + +The doctor hugged her and said, "No, it will not hurt. We will give you medicine to make you sleep. When you wake up, you will have a new lung. You will still be you, but with a gift from someone who loves you." + +Sara felt better. She said, "Thank you, doctor. Thank you, match. I hope you are happy too." + +The doctor nodded and said, "You are welcome, Sara. You are a brave girl. I will see you soon." + +Sara smiled and closed her eyes. She dreamed of running and playing with her friends. She dreamed of having a new lung. She dreamed of being happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with water. They have a big bucket and a small hose. They fill the bucket with water from the hose. Then they take turns to spray each other with the hose. + +One day, they find a leak in the hose. Water comes out from a hole. Tom says, "Look, a leak! We can make the water go far!" He puts his finger on the hole and squeezes the hose. The water shoots out like a jet. He sprays Sam with the water. Sam laughs and says, "That's fun! Let me try!" + +Sam takes the hose and puts his finger on the hole. He squeezes the hose and sprays Tom with the water. Tom laughs and says, "You got me! Let's spray the flowers!" They run to the garden and spray the flowers with the water. The flowers look happy and bright. + +But soon, the bucket is empty. There is no more water in the hose. Tom and Sam look at the bucket and say, "Oh no! We lost all the water!" They feel sad. They want to play more with the water. + +Then they see Mom. Mom says, "What are you doing, boys? You made a mess with the water!" She sees the leak in the hose. She says, "You need to fix the hose. It has a leak. You can't waste water like that." She gives them some tape and scissors. She says, "Use the tape to cover the hole. Then you can fill the bucket again and play with the water. But be careful and don't spray too much." + +Tom and Sam say, "OK, Mom. Thank you!" They use the tape and scissors to fix the hose. They fill the bucket again and play with the water. But this time, they don't spray each other or the flowers. They spray the sky. They make rainbows with the water. They see the brilliant colors in the air. They say, "Wow! Look at the rainbows! They are so pretty!" They feel happy. They gain a new game with the water. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. Sometimes they found things they did not know. They called them mysteries. + +One day, they saw a big, round, green mystery on the ground. It had a long, curly stem. It looked like a ball with a tail. + +"What is it?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Let's touch it," Ben said. + +He reached out his hand and touched the mystery. It felt hard and smooth. He pushed it a little. It rolled away. + +"Hey, come back!" Ben said. He ran after the mystery. + +Lily followed him. She wanted to touch it too. They chased the mystery across the garden. It bounced and rolled and dodged. + +They caught up with it near the fence. It stopped next to a hole. Ben grabbed it and lifted it up. + +"Look, we got it!" he said. + +He showed it to Lily. She touched it too. It felt cool and heavy. + +"Can we open it?" she asked. + +"Maybe. Let's try," Ben said. + +He put the mystery on the ground. He used his fingers to dig into the green skin. He made a crack. He pulled it apart. + +Inside, there was a surprise. It was red and juicy and full of seeds. It smelled sweet and tasty. + +"Wow, what is this?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. But it looks good. Do you want to try it?" Ben asked. + +"Okay. But only a little bit," Lily said. + +They each took a small bite of the red part. It was soft and wet and sour. They made a funny face. + +They did not like it very much. They spit it out. + +"Yuck, this is not good. This is a bad mystery," Ben said. + +"Me too. I don't like it. Let's find another mystery," Lily said. + +They threw the green and red thing away. They ran back to the garden. They looked for more mysteries to touch and explore. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys, but they do not like to share. One day, they find a big box in the living room. It has a message on it. The message says: "To Lily and Ben, from Grandma and Grandpa. We love you very much. Enjoy your gift!" + +Lily and Ben are very happy. They open the box and see a big dollhouse inside. It has many rooms, furniture, and dolls. Lily and Ben want to play with it, but they do not agree on how to play. + +"I want to play with the kitchen and the dining room," Lily says. "They are pink and pretty." + +"No, I want to play with them," Ben says. "They have food and plates." + +They start to pull and tug on the kitchen and the dining room. They complain and cry. + +"Stop it, Lily! You are breaking the table!" + +"Stop it, Ben! You are spilling the juice!" + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees the mess and the angry twins. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing, Lily and Ben?" Mom asks. "Why are you fighting over the dollhouse? Grandma and Grandpa gave it to you to share and have fun. They would be very sad to see you like this." + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They look at the dollhouse and see that it is broken and dirty. They look at the message and see that it is torn and crumpled. They feel bad for Grandma and Grandpa. They feel bad for Mom. They feel bad for each other. + +They hug and say sorry. + +"Sorry, Lily. I was mean to you. You can play with the kitchen and the dining room." + +"Sorry, Ben. I was mean to you. You can play with them too." + +They decide to play together and fix the dollhouse. They clean the furniture and the dolls. They tape the message and put it on the wall. They smile and laugh. + +Mom sees them and smiles too. She is proud of them. + +"Good job, Lily and Ben," Mom says. "You are very kind and smart. Grandma and Grandpa will be very happy to hear your story. Do you want to call them and say thank you?" + +Lily and Ben nod and say yes. They run to the phone and dial the number. They wait for Grandma and Grandpa to answer. They have a lot to tell them. They are very happy. +Tom is a boy who likes to build things with wood and nails. He has a hammer and some nails in his toolbox. He finds some wood in the garage and makes a small house for his toy car. He is very happy with his house. He puts his car inside and pretends to drive it. + +Sara is his sister who likes to play with dolls. She sees Tom's house and wants to play with it too. She asks Tom if she can use his house for her dolls. Tom says no, it is his house and his car. He does not want to share. Sara gets angry and tries to take the house from Tom. They pull and push and fight over the house. + +The house is not very strong. It breaks apart when they fight. The wood falls down and the nails come out. The house is destroyed. Tom and Sara are both sad and mad. They cry and yell at each other. They do not have a house or a car or a doll to play with. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the garage. She sees the mess and the broken house and the crying children. She is not happy. She tells Tom and Sara to stop fighting and to clean up the garage. She says they need to learn to share and to be nice to each other. She says they are not healthy when they are angry and hurtful. She says they need to say sorry and hug each other. + +Tom and Sara feel bad. They know Mom is right. They say sorry and hug each other. They help each other to clean up the garage. They find some more wood and nails and decide to make a new house together. They share their toys and their ideas. They have fun and they are happy. They are healthy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they have a race with their cars. Tom has a red car and Sam has a blue car. They say, "Ready, set, go!" and push their cars on the floor. + +Tom's car is very fast. It zooms ahead of Sam's car. Sam wants to win. He pushes his car harder. But his car hits a book and flips over. Tom's car reaches the end of the race. Tom shouts, "I win! I win! I have the victory!" + +Sam is sad. He thinks Tom is not a good friend. He says, "You are not fair! You have a better car than me! You are not smart! You are mean!" He throws his car at Tom. Tom is hurt. He says, "Ow! That hurts! Why did you do that? You are not nice! You are a bad friend!" + +Tom and Sam are angry. They do not want to play together anymore. They turn away from each other and sit in different corners. They feel lonely and unhappy. + +After a while, Tom looks at Sam. He remembers that they are friends. He thinks, "Maybe Sam is just sad because he lost. Maybe he did not mean to hurt me. Maybe he is sorry." He picks up his car and walks to Sam. He says, "Sam, I am sorry I made you sad. I know you wanted to win. But it is just a game. It does not matter who wins or loses. You are still my friend. You are still smart. Can you forgive me?" + +Sam looks at Tom. He sees that Tom is sorry. He thinks, "Maybe Tom is not mean. Maybe he just likes to race. Maybe he is still my friend. Maybe I was wrong to throw my car at him. Maybe I hurt him." He picks up his car and walks to Tom. He says, "Tom, I am sorry I hurt you. I know you just like to race. But it is not nice to throw things. You are still my friend. You are still fair. I forgive you." + +Tom and Sam smile. They hug each other. They say, "We are friends. We are sorry. We forgive." They play with their cars and balls again. They are happy. +Tom and Mia liked to play with their kayak. It was a big, red kayak that they could sit in and paddle on the water. They had a lot of fun with it, but sometimes they fought over who got to paddle or steer. + +One day, they decided to go to the lake with their kayak. They put on their life jackets and helmets, and carried the kayak to the shore. They were very excited to explore the lake and see the fish and the birds. + +"Let me paddle first!" said Tom. + +"No, I want to paddle first!" said Mia. + +They both pulled on the paddle and started to argue. They did not notice that the kayak was getting too close to some rocks. Suddenly, they heard a loud bang and felt a hole in the kayak. Water started to come in and the kayak began to sink. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. + +A man who was fishing nearby heard them and came to their rescue. He threw them a rope and pulled them to his boat. He also helped them get their kayak out of the water. + +"Are you okay?" he asked them. + +"Yes, thank you," they said. + +"What happened to your kayak?" he asked. + +"We were fighting over the paddle and we hit a rock," they said. + +"That's not good. You should learn to share and take turns. Fighting can be dangerous and ruin your fun. Next time, you can count to ten and calm down before you paddle. Or you can paddle together and work as a team. That way, you can enjoy the lake and be safe," he said. + +Tom and Mia felt sorry for what they did. They thanked the man for his help and his advice. They promised to be more flexible and share their kayak. They learned that fighting is not worth it, and that counting can help them solve their problems. +Ben and Lily were helping Mom sort the food for Thanksgiving. They had a big basket of fruits and vegetables, and a chubby turkey that Mom had bought from the farm. Mom said they had to wash and cut the food, and put them in different bowls. + +"Can I sort the carrots, Mom?" Ben asked. He liked carrots, they were orange and crunchy. + +"Sure, Ben. You can sort the carrots. And Lily, you can sort the apples. They are red and sweet," Mom said. She gave them a knife and a cutting board, and showed them how to be careful. + +Ben and Lily started to sort the food. They washed the carrots and the apples, and cut them into small pieces. They put the carrot pieces in one bowl, and the apple pieces in another bowl. They were having fun, and they talked to each other. + +"Look, Lily, this carrot is very long. It looks like a snake," Ben said, holding up a carrot. + +"Wow, Ben, that's a funny carrot. And look, this apple is very round. It looks like a ball," Lily said, holding up an apple. + +They laughed and sorted the food, until they heard Mom call them. + +"Ben, Lily, come here. I need your help with the turkey," Mom said. + +They ran to Mom, who was in the kitchen. She had the chubby turkey on a big tray, and she was putting butter and herbs on it. + +"What are you doing, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"I'm making the turkey ready for the oven. It will be very yummy when it's cooked," Mom said. + +"Can we help, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, you can. You can help me put the turkey in the oven. But be careful, it's heavy and hot," Mom said. + +She lifted the tray with the turkey, and Ben and Lily helped her push it into the oven. They closed the oven door, and Mom set the timer. + +"There, we did it. Now we have to wait for the turkey to be done. Thank you, Ben and Lily, for helping me sort the food. You are very good helpers," Mom said. + +She hugged them and kissed them, and they hugged and kissed her back. + +They were happy, and they couldn't wait to eat the turkey and the food they had sorted. They knew it would be a delicious Thanksgiving. +Ben and Lily went to a restaurant with their mom and dad. They sat at a big table and looked at the menu. The menu had pictures of different foods. Ben liked pizza and Lily liked pasta. + +"Can I have pizza, please?" Ben asked his mom. + +"Can I have pasta, please?" Lily asked her dad. + +"Sure, you can have what you like," their mom and dad said. They were happy that Ben and Lily were polite and said please. + +A waiter came to their table and took their order. He smiled and said, "You have good manners, kids. I will bring your food soon." + +Ben and Lily waited for their food. They were hungry and excited. They saw other people eating and talking. They heard music and laughter. + +"Look, mom, they have balloons!" Lily said, pointing to a corner of the restaurant. + +"Would you like a balloon, Lily?" their mom asked. + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. + +"Me too, me too!" Ben said. + +Their mom encouraged them to go and get a balloon. She said, "You can go and ask the lady nicely. She will give you a balloon. But be careful and don't run." + +Ben and Lily got up from their seats and walked to the lady with the balloons. They said hello and asked for a balloon. The lady was kind and gave them each a balloon. Ben chose a red one and Lily chose a yellow one. + +"Thank you, lady!" Ben and Lily said. + +"You're welcome, kids. Enjoy your food and your balloons," the lady said. + +Ben and Lily went back to their table with their balloons. They were happy and proud. They showed their mom and dad their balloons. Their mom and dad praised them for being polite and brave. + +Soon, their food arrived. Ben and Lily ate their pizza and pasta. They liked their food and said it was yummy. They also shared some of their food with their mom and dad. They had a fun and tasty meal. They were glad they went to the restaurant. +Anna is a little girl who likes to play with her dolls. She has a big dollhouse with many rooms and furniture. She likes to pretend that her dolls are her family and friends. She gives them names and voices and makes up stories for them. + +One day, she hears a loud knock on the door. She runs to see who it is. She sees a man in a suit and a tie. He has a briefcase and a clipboard. He looks angry and mean. He says he is a lawyer and he wants to talk to her mommy. + +Anna is scared of the man. She thinks he is a bad man who wants to hurt her mommy. She runs back to her dollhouse and hides behind it. She hugs her favorite doll, Lily, and whispers to her. + +"Lily, there is a bad man at the door. He says he is a lawyer. What is a lawyer, Lily? Why is he here? I don't like him. He is scary and rude. I wish he would go away." + +Lily is a smart doll. She knows some things that Anna doesn't. She says to Anna in a soft voice. + +"Anna, don't be afraid. A lawyer is a person who helps people with problems. Sometimes people have problems with money or rules or other people. A lawyer tries to solve the problems by talking or writing or going to court. Maybe your mommy has a problem that the lawyer can help with. Maybe he is not a bad man. Maybe he is just doing his job." + +Anna listens to Lily. She feels a little better. She thinks maybe Lily is right. Maybe the lawyer is not a bad man. Maybe he is just doing his job. She decides to be brave and go see what the lawyer wants. She takes Lily with her and walks to the door. She sees her mommy talking to the lawyer. She hears her mommy say. + +"Thank you for coming, Mr. Smith. I appreciate your help with the divorce. It's been a hard time for me and Anna. I hope we can settle this soon and move on with our lives." + +Anna doesn't understand what divorce means. She doesn't know why her mommy and daddy are not living together anymore. She doesn't know why they are not happy. She feels sad and confused. She wants her family to be together and happy. She hugs Lily and says to her. + +"Lily, I don't like this problem. I don't like this lawyer. I don't like this divorce. I want my mommy and daddy to love each other. I want them to love me. I want us to be a family. Can you make it happen, Lily?" + +Lily doesn't know how to make it happen. She knows that some problems are hard to solve. She knows that some people are not meant to be together. She knows that some things change and some things stay the same. She says to Anna in a gentle voice. + +"Anna, I can't make it happen. I can't change what your mommy and daddy feel. I can't fix what is broken. But I can tell you this. Your mommy and daddy love you very much. They always will. They want you to be happy and safe. They will always be your family, even if they are not together. And I will always be your friend. I will always be here for you. You are not alone, Anna. You are loved." + +Anna looks at Lily. She sees her kind eyes and her sweet smile. She feels her warm hug and her soft voice. She believes her words. She feels a little better. She thinks maybe Lily is right. Maybe her mommy and daddy love her very much. Maybe they will always be her family. Maybe she is not alone. Maybe she is loved. She smiles and says to Lily. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are the best doll ever. You are my family too. You are my friend. I love you, Lily." + +Lily smiles and says to Anna. + +"I love you too, Anna." +Lila and Sam like to play at the park. They run, jump, swing and climb. But their favorite thing is to slide. They slide down the big slide, the small slide, the twisty slide and the bumpy slide. They laugh and shout as they slide. + +One day, they see a new slide at the park. It is very high and very long. It looks like a lot of fun. Lila and Sam run to the new slide. They want to try it. But when they get to the top, they feel scared. The slide is too high and too long. They hold each other's hands and look down. + +Lila says, "I don't want to slide. It is too scary." Sam says, "Me too. I don't want to slide. It is too fast." They hug each other and feel their hearts beat loud in their chests. They want to go back down, but they don't know how. + +Then they hear a voice. It is their mom. She is at the bottom of the slide. She says, "Don't be afraid, Lila and Sam. I am here. You can do it. Just slide down and I will catch you. You will have fun. Trust me." + +Lila and Sam look at their mom. They see her smile and her arms open. They feel her love and her courage. They decide to try the new slide. They let go of each other's hands and slide down. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They hear their mom cheer and clap. They slide down and land in her arms. They feel happy and proud. They say, "We did it, mom! We slid down the new slide! It was fun!" + +Their mom says, "I am so proud of you, Lila and Sam. You are brave and strong. You can do anything you set your heart to. I love you so much." She hugs them and kisses them. They hug her and kiss her back. They say, "We love you too, mom. You are the best." They smile and laugh. They want to slide again. +Tommy loved spaghetti. He liked to slurp the long noodles and make funny noises. He also liked to eat the red sauce and the meatballs. But he did not like the hairy cheese that his mom put on top of his spaghetti. He thought it looked like a fuzzy bug. + +"Tommy, eat your spaghetti with the cheese. It is yummy and good for you," his mom said. + +"No, mom, I don't want the hairy cheese. It is yucky and bad for me," Tommy said. He pushed his plate away and crossed his arms. + +"Tommy, don't be silly. The cheese is not hairy. It is grated. It is just small pieces of cheese that make the spaghetti more tasty. Try a bite and you will see," his mom said. She took a fork and scooped some spaghetti with cheese and held it near Tommy's mouth. + +Tommy looked at the fork and saw the hairy cheese. He felt scared and angry. He did not want to eat the hairy cheese. He wanted to resist. He turned his head and closed his mouth. He said, "No, no, no!" + +His mom sighed and put the fork down. She said, "Tommy, I am sorry you don't like the cheese. But you have to eat something for dinner. How about some bread and butter? Or some carrots and dip?" + +Tommy thought for a moment. He was hungry and he liked bread and butter and carrots and dip. He said, "OK, mom, I will eat some bread and butter and some carrots and dip. But no hairy cheese, please." + +His mom smiled and said, "OK, Tommy, no hairy cheese. But maybe next time you can try a little bit of cheese on your spaghetti. You might like it. It is not scary. It is just cheese." + +Tommy nodded and said, "Maybe, mom, maybe. But not today." He reached for the bread and butter and the carrots and dip and started to eat. He was happy and his mom was happy too. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play with cars. One day, they saw a big prize at the fair. It was a shiny red car that could make noises and move by itself. Tom and Sam both wanted the prize very much. + +They asked their moms for money to play the game. The game was to throw balls at cans and knock them down. Tom and Sam each got three balls. Tom threw his balls first, but he missed all the cans. He was sad and angry. + +Sam threw his balls next, and he was very good. He knocked down all the cans with his first two balls. He was happy and proud. He looked at Tom and said, "I win the prize! I am better than you!" + +Tom felt more sad and angry. He did not like what Sam said. He ran to Sam and slapped him hard on the face. Sam cried out and dropped his last ball. The ball rolled away and hit the prize car. The prize car fell off the shelf and broke into pieces. + +Tom and Sam both stared at the broken prize. They felt sorry and ashamed. Their moms came and saw what happened. They were not happy. They scolded Tom and Sam for being mean and careless. They said, "You have to share and be kind to your friends. You have to be careful and respectful with your things. You have to say sorry when you do something wrong. You have to learn from your mistakes." + +Tom and Sam nodded and said sorry to each other. They hugged and made up. They decided to play with their old cars instead. They learned that friendship is more important than any prize. +Ben and Mia are playing with water in the garden. They have a big case with many toys inside. They take out a spray bottle and fill it with water. They spray each other and laugh. + +"Spray, spray, spray!" Ben says, as he sprays Mia's hair. + +"Hey, stop it!" Mia says, as she sprays Ben's face. + +They run around the garden, spraying and dodging. They have fun and make a lot of noise. + +But then, they see a big bee flying near the case. The bee is looking for flowers, but it sees the case and thinks it is a hive. It flies inside the case and buzzes. + +"Oh no, a bee!" Ben says, as he drops the spray bottle. + +"Let's run!" Mia says, as she grabs Ben's hand. + +They run away from the case and hide behind a tree. They are scared of the bee. + +But then, they hear a silly sound. It is the spray bottle. The bee has pushed the button and is spraying water everywhere. The water comes out of the case and makes a big mess. + +"Look, the bee is spraying!" Ben says, as he peeks from behind the tree. + +"That's so silly!" Mia says, as she giggles. + +They watch the bee spray water for a while. Then, the bee flies away, looking for real flowers. Ben and Mia go back to the case and pick up the spray bottle. They spray each other again and laugh. They are not scared of the bee anymore. They are happy and wet. +Kim and Lee are kids who like to play at the park. They go there every day after school. They have a regular spot under a big tree, where they have a box of toys and books. They share everything and have fun together. + +One day, they see a new kid at the park. He is bigger than them and has a mean face. He walks over to their spot and kicks their box. He says, "This is my spot now. Go away, or I will hurt you." Kim and Lee are scared and run away. They hide behind a slide and cry. + +They don't know what to do. They want their spot and their toys back, but they are too afraid of the new kid. They wish they had a friend who could help them. They look around the park, but they don't see anyone. + +Then, they hear a loud bark. They see a big dog running towards them. It is Rex, the park ranger's dog. They know Rex, because he always comes to the park with the ranger and plays with them. Rex is friendly and strong. He likes Kim and Lee. + +Rex sees the new kid at their spot. He does not like him. He runs over to him and growls. He shows his teeth and barks. The new kid is scared and drops their box. He runs away, yelling, "Help, help, a dog is chasing me!" Rex chases him out of the park. + +Kim and Lee are happy and relieved. They hug Rex and thank him. They get their box and their toys back. They go back to their spot under the big tree. They play and read and laugh. Rex stays with them and protects them. They are glad he is their friend. They have fun at the park again. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play near the lake. The lake was big and blue and had many fish and ducks. Lily and Ben liked to feed the ducks with bread and watch them swim. + +One day, they saw that the lake was not blue anymore. It was yellow and dirty. There was a big pipe that poured yucky stuff into the lake. The fish and ducks looked sick and sad. Lily and Ben felt angry and sad too. + +They ran to the pipe and saw a man with a big hat and a big truck. He was the one who made the lake yellow. Lily and Ben shouted at him. + +"Stop! Stop! You are hurting the lake and the animals! Go away!" + +The man looked at them and laughed. He said, "I don't care about the lake and the animals. I only care about money. This yucky stuff is good for my business. You kids can't stop me." + +Lily and Ben felt scared but brave. They said, "Yes, we can. We will tell everyone what you are doing. We will make you stop. We will restore the lake and make it blue again." + +They ran to their homes and told their parents and their friends. They made signs and posters and flyers. They told everyone to come to the lake and help them. They called the police and the news and the mayor. They made a lot of noise and a lot of fuss. + +The man with the big hat and the big truck saw all the people and heard all the noise. He felt afraid and ashamed. He knew he was wrong. He said, "I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I will stop. I will clean the lake. I will restore the lake and make it blue again." + +Lily and Ben and all the people cheered and clapped. They thanked the man and helped him. They worked together to restore the lake and make it blue again. The fish and ducks looked happy and healthy. Lily and Ben smiled and hugged. They said, "We did it. We saved the lake. We are heroes." +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a lot of fun with their cars, dolls and balls. They liked to make noises and pretend they were on adventures. + +But then they saw a big black dog coming towards them. The dog looked grumpy and angry. It had sharp teeth and a loud bark. It wanted to take their toys away. + +"Go away, dog!" Lily shouted. "These are our toys, not yours!" + +But the dog did not listen. It came closer and closer, growling and snarling. Lily and Tom were scared. They hugged each other and cried for help. + +"Mommy! Daddy! Help us!" they screamed. + +Mommy and Daddy heard their cries and ran to the garden. They saw the big black dog and shooed it away. They hugged Lily and Tom and told them they were safe. + +"Who is that dog?" Daddy asked. "We have never seen it before." + +"Maybe it is lost and hungry," Mommy said. "But it should not be so grumpy and mean." + +Lily and Tom were glad that Mommy and Daddy came to save them. They thanked them and gave them kisses. They decided to play inside for a while, until the big black dog was gone. They hoped it would find a nice home and some friends. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play in the garden. She saw many beautiful flowers and bugs and birds. She wanted to see them closer, so she crawled on the grass and looked at them. + +She crawled to a big rose bush and saw a red flower. It smelled very nice. She wanted to touch it, but there was a guard. A big bee was flying around the flower. It buzzed and looked angry. + +"Go away!" the bee said. "This is my flower. You cannot have it." + +Lily was scared of the bee. She did not want to be stung. She said, "Sorry, bee. I just wanted to see the flower. It is very beautiful. Can I look at it for a little bit?" + +The bee was surprised. He thought Lily wanted to take the flower. He said, "Oh, you just want to see it? Well, okay. But be careful. Do not touch it. It has thorns. They can hurt you." + +Lily nodded. She said, "Thank you, bee. You are very kind. And you are very beautiful too. You have yellow and black stripes and shiny wings." + +The bee smiled. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very sweet. And you are very beautiful too. You have brown hair and blue eyes and a pink dress." + +Lily and the bee became friends. They looked at the flower together and talked about the garden. They had fun and learned from each other. They were happy. +Lily loves to read. She has many books with pictures and words. She likes to read them with her mom or dad. Sometimes she reads them by herself in her room. + +One day, Lily finds a pink journal in her mom's closet. She wonders what it is. She opens it and sees many words. She tries to read them, but they are hard. She does not know what they mean. + +She brings the journal to her mom and asks, "Mom, what is this?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "This is my journal, Lily. It is where I write about my feelings and my dreams. It is very special to me." + +"Can I read it, Mom?" Lily asks. + +Her mom hugs her and says, "Maybe when you are older, Lily. This journal is for me only. But I can read you some of my stories from when I was a little girl. Would you like that?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, Mom. I want to hear your stories. Maybe I can write my own stories too, in a journal like yours." + +Her mom says, "That is a great idea, Lily. You can write anything you want in your journal. It is your own space to be creative and express yourself. Here, I have a journal for you. It is also pink, like mine." + +Lily is very happy. She takes the journal and says, "Thank you, Mom. I love you. I love to read and write." + +Her mom says, "I love you too, Lily. I love to read and write too. Let's read and write together." +Tim and Jen like to play in the kitchen. They find a big bowl and a big spoon. They pretend to make a cake. They stir and stir and stir. They add flour and sugar and eggs and milk. They stir some more. + +Mom comes in and sees the mess. She is not happy. She says, "What are you doing? You made a filthy mess! This is not a cake, this is a quiz!" She points to the bowl. "What is this? What is that? How many eggs did you use? How much flour did you spill?" + +Tim and Jen do not know the answers. They look at each other. They are scared. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We just wanted to have fun. We did not mean to make a mess." + +Mom sighs. She says, "I know, I know. But you have to be careful in the kitchen. You could hurt yourself or break something. And you have to clean up after yourself. Come on, let's get a cloth and a mop and clean this up. Then we can have a real cake for dessert." She smiles. + +Tim and Jen smile too. They say, "OK, Mom. We will help you. We love you. And we love cake." They hug Mom and follow her to get the cloth and the mop. They learn their lesson. They do not play in the kitchen again. They play in the yard instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, especially a special kind of book called a "novel". One day, Lily's mommy gave her a very pretty novel with a fragile cover. Lily was so happy and she hugged the book tightly. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke into tiny pieces. Lily's mommy was upset and asked who did it. Lily's brother said he did it, but Lily thought it was partly her fault because she left the vase too close to the edge of the table. She felt sad and wanted to make it up to her mommy. + +Lily remembered the novel her mommy gave her and thought it might cheer her up. She carefully brought the fragile book to her mommy and gave it to her as a gift. Her mommy was so happy and gave Lily a big hug. Lily felt better knowing she made her mommy happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk with her mommy and daddy. They walked along a creek and saw some fish swimming in the water. + +Lily wanted to touch the fish, but her mommy said no. "It's not nice to disturb the fish," she said. "But mommy, I want to play with them," Lily said. "You can't play with them, Lily. They live in the creek," her daddy said. + +Later that day, Lily saw a toy she wanted at the store. "Mommy, can we buy this toy?" she asked. "Yes, we can pay for it," her mommy said. "But only if you promise to be a good girl and not be naughty." "I promise!" Lily said with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They loved to play together and eat cake. One day, they had a fight and stopped talking to each other. They didn't play together anymore and they didn't share their cake. + +One day, they saw a beautiful and graceful bird that was hurt. They both wanted to help the bird, but they couldn't do it alone. They decided to unite and work together to help the bird. They were happy to be friends again. + +But when they went to eat their cake, they realized that ants had eaten it all. They were sad and angry. They learned that fighting is not good and that they should always share and be kind to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to eat tuna sandwiches for lunch every day. One day, her mom told her they were going to prepare a special tuna sandwich for her. Lily was very excited! + +They went to the store to buy some tuna. It was a normal can of tuna, nothing fancy. When they got home, Lily's mom opened the can and mixed the tuna with some mayonnaise. Then, she put it on bread and cut it into small pieces for Lily. + +Lily took a bite of her tuna sandwich and it tasted delicious! She was so happy that her mom prepared it for her. From that day on, Lily asked her mom to prepare tuna sandwiches for her every day. And her mom was happy to do it because it made Lily smile. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw her mommy planting corn in the garden. Lily asked her mommy if she could help. Her mommy said yes and showed her how to support the corn by putting dirt around it. + +After they finished planting the corn, it started to rain. Lily looked up and saw the sky was gloomy. She didn't want to go inside yet, so her mommy grabbed an umbrella and they sat on the porch together. They watched the rain fall and talked about how important it is to support the things we grow. Lily felt happy knowing that she helped her mommy plant the corn and that it would grow big and strong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the garden. One day, she went for a nap under a big tree. But when she woke up, she felt upset because she couldn't find her favorite toy. She looked all around, but it was nowhere to be seen. + +Lily started to cry, but then she remembered her mommy's advice. She took a deep breath and decided to look for her toy again. She picked herself up and started to search in the garden. After a few minutes of looking, she found her toy under a bush. She was so happy and hugged it tight. From that day on, she always made sure to pick up her toys before taking a nap. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved balloons, especially the ones that were cool colors like blue and green. One day, Lily's mommy brought home a big bag of balloons for her to play with. + +Lily was so excited and started to organize the balloons by color. She put all the blue ones together and all the green ones together. Her mommy watched her and said, "Wow, Lily! You're really good at organizing!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy! I love balloons, they're so cool!" Her mommy agreed and they both played with the balloons together, laughing and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily met an angel who flew down from the sky. The angel had big wings and a shiny halo on her head. + +"Hello, little girl," said the angel. "Do you trust me?" + +Lily nodded her head and smiled. She trusted the angel because she looked kind and friendly. + +The angel took Lily on a magical ride through the clouds. They saw rainbows and fluffy white clouds. When they landed back on the ground, the angel gave Lily a bag of coins. + +"You are now a wealthy girl," said the angel. "Use this money to help others and spread kindness." + +Lily hugged the angel and thanked her for the gift. She promised to use the coins to make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She wanted to buy a toy but she didn't have much money. So, she went to the store and found a cheap toy on a tray. She bought it and was very happy. + +But when she got home, she realized the toy was broken. She felt sad and regretted buying it. She wished she had saved her money to buy a better toy. + +The next day, Lily went back to the store and talked to the owner. She told him about the broken toy and how she regretted buying it. The owner was very nice and gave her a new toy for free. Lily was so happy and promised to always be careful with her toys from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a little fox named Foxy. Foxy was not very popular with the other animals in the forest. He wanted to be friends with them, but they always ran away from him. + +One day, Foxy had an idea. He decided to improve his dancing skills so he could impress the other animals at the forest party. Foxy practiced every day and soon became a great dancer. + +The day of the party arrived and all the animals were there. Foxy was nervous, but he started to dance and everyone was amazed! They cheered and clapped for Foxy, and he felt so happy. From that day on, Foxy became very popular in the forest and had many new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved onions. He would count them every day and always wanted more. One day, he went to the store to buy some onions. But there were no onions available. He was very sad. + +He decided to go to the garden to pick some onions himself. He counted them as he picked them, one by one. But as he was leaving the garden, he tripped and fell. All the onions fell out of his basket and rolled away. + +He was very sad that he lost all his onions. He went home with no onions to eat. From that day on, he learned to be careful when carrying his onions. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny and his friends found an unusual tunnel. They decided to explore it, but Benny was scared. His friends encouraged him to come with them, but he was too afraid. + +Later that day, Benny realized he made a mistake by not going with his friends. He wanted to say sorry, but he was too afraid to face them. The next day, he heard that his friends got lost in the tunnel and never came back. Benny was very sad and wished he had gone with them. He asked for forgiveness but it was too late. + +Benny learned that it's important to face your fears and be with your friends. He also learned that it's important to forgive yourself and others. Benny will always remember his friends and the unusual tunnel. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a toy that made a loud noise. One day, Lily's mom asked her to turn off the toy and leave it on the table. But Lily didn't want to stop playing with it. She kept pressing the switch and making it loud. + +Suddenly, the toy broke and made a loud noise. Lily got scared and ran away. She left the toy on the floor and didn't tell her mom about what happened. Later that day, Lily's little brother came into the room and stepped on the toy. He got hurt and started crying. + +Lily felt bad and wished she had listened to her mom. She learned that sometimes it's important to leave things alone and follow the rules. From that day on, Lily always listened to her mom and never played with loud toys again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white cat named Snowball. One day, Lily saw a big pile of junk in her backyard. She wanted to clean it up, but she didn't know how. So, she decided to study how to clean up junk. + +Lily went to the library and found a book about cleaning. She read it carefully and learned how to sort junk into piles. She made a pile for things she could recycle, a pile for things she could donate, and a pile for things she had to throw away. + +After a lot of hard work, Lily's backyard was clean and tidy. Snowball was happy too because he had more space to play. Lily was proud of herself for studying and working hard to make her backyard a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big, red motor. It was so shiny and new! + +Lily asked her mom, "What's that big thing, Mommy?" + +"It's a motor, sweetie," her mom replied. + +Lily watched as a man set up the motor and turned it on. It made a loud noise and started to spin around. Lily was scared at first, but then she saw how peaceful the motor made everyone feel. They all smiled and laughed as they watched it spin. + +From that day on, Lily loved going to the park to see the motor. She would always ask her mom if they could go and watch it spin. And every time they did, Lily felt happy and peaceful inside. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daughter. The daughter's name was Lily and she had white hair. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park to play. They saw a boy who had a toy that Lily wanted to play with. Lily asked the boy if she could play with it, but the boy said no. + +Lily started to frown and her mommy asked her what was wrong. Lily said she wanted to play with the toy, but the boy said no. Her mommy told her that it's okay and they can find something else to play with. But Lily kept thinking about the toy and she felt sad. + +Suddenly, the boy came over and gave the toy to Lily. He said he didn't want it anymore. Lily was so happy and thanked the boy. Her mommy smiled and they all played together. From that day on, Lily and the boy became friends and they played together every time they saw each other at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her new toys. One day, she went to play with her friend, Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that Lily really liked. She asked Timmy if she could play with it, but he said no. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she had an idea. She went to get some glue and pinched a little bit of it. She put the glue on her toy car and stuck it to Timmy's car. + +Timmy saw what Lily did and asked her why she did it. Lily said, "I just wanted to play with your car. I'm sorry I used glue." Timmy forgave her and they played together with both of their toy cars. From that day on, they always shared their toys and had fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy all day, every day. One day, she saw a big oak tree with acorns on the ground. She thought the acorns looked tasty, so she picked them up and ate them all. + +But then, Lily started to feel sick. She realized that she should have thought before she ate the acorns. She learned that not everything that looks tasty is good for you. + +From that day on, Lily promised to always think before she ate anything. She also learned to appreciate the beauty of the oak tree and its importance in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a small kitten outside her house. The kitten was very cute and had soft fur. Lily picked up the kitten and brought it inside. + +Lily wanted to give the kitten some milk, so she poured some into a bowl. But the bowl was dull and boring. So, Lily decided to decorate it with stickers. She put on some stars, hearts, and flowers. The bowl looked so pretty now! + +Finally, Lily gave the bowl of milk to the kitten. The kitten drank the milk and was very happy. From that day on, the kitten stayed with Lily and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at bugs with her microscope. One day, she found a tiny ant and put it under her microscope. She saw how important the ant was to its colony and how it worked hard to gather food. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother was playing with her favorite toy. She got angry and started to scream at him. Her mom heard her and came to see what was wrong. Lily's mom reminded her that her little brother was important too and that she should be kind to him. + +Lily realized that her mom was right and apologized to her little brother. She learned that everyone is important and should be treated with kindness. From that day on, Lily made sure to always be kind to others, just like the ant was important to its colony. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to wear his favorite red hat when he went outside to play. One day, Benny found a carrot in the garden. It was big and orange and looked very sweet. Benny took a bite and it was the sweetest carrot he had ever tasted. From then on, Benny would always wear his red hat when he went to the garden to look for sweet carrots to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and build towers with blocks. One day, she decided to build a palace for her dolls. She got out all her blue blocks and started to organize them. + +Her little brother, Max, came over and saw what she was doing. "Wow, Lily! That palace looks amazing!" he said. "Can I help you organize the blocks?" + +"Of course, Max!" Lily replied. "We can build an even bigger palace together!" + +So, Lily and Max worked together to organize the blue blocks and build the most beautiful palace their dolls had ever seen. They were so proud of their work and played with their dolls in the palace all day long. From that day on, Lily and Max loved to organize and build things together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. She had a charming doll that she liked to talk to on her pretend telephone. One day, Lily's mom gave her a real telephone to play with. Lily was so excited and she talked to her doll on the real telephone all day long. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily accidentally dropped the real telephone on the ground and it broke into pieces. She was so sad because she couldn't talk to her doll anymore. But then, her mom had an idea. She took the charming doll and put a real telephone inside of it. When Lily picked up the doll to talk to her, she heard her doll's voice coming from inside the doll. Lily was so happy and she played with her charming doll on the telephone every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks, but he always wished he had a big machine like the ones he saw at the construction site near his house. + +One day, Timmy's dad took him to the construction site to watch the big machines work. Timmy gazed in amazement at the machines as they moved dirt and rocks around. + +As they were leaving, Timmy saw a persistent little bird trying to build a nest on one of the machines. Timmy asked his dad why the bird was doing that. His dad explained that the bird was trying to build a home for her babies, just like how they had a home too. + +Timmy learned that even small creatures have big dreams and work hard to achieve them. He also learned that it's important to respect the homes and hard work of others, whether they are big machines or little birds. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat melon, especially when it was juicy and sweet. One day, Timmy saw a dirty melon on the ground. He thought it looked yucky and didn't want to eat it. + +But then, Timmy's mom told him that even though the melon looked dirty on the outside, it was still good on the inside. She told him that sometimes things can look bad, but they can still be good if you give them a chance. + +Timmy decided to try the melon and was surprised to find that it was just as juicy and sweet as the other melons he had eaten before. He learned that sometimes you have to stretch yourself and try new things, even if they don't look good at first. And that's how Timmy learned to not judge things by their appearance. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat limes and would always ask her mommy for one. One day, her mommy gave her a lime and told her to eat it before bedtime. + +Lily ate the lime and went to sleep. But in the middle of the night, she woke up feeling upset. She called out to her mommy, "Mommy, I don't feel good." + +Her mommy came to her and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +Lily said, "My tummy hurts." Her mommy tried to make her feel better by rubbing her tummy, but it didn't work. Lily felt worse and worse until she had to go to the hospital. + +The doctors found out that the lime was bad and made Lily very sick. Lily learned to never eat a lime before bedtime again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. He had a red car that went very fast, a blue car that went slow, and a green car that made a funny noise. One day, Timmy was playing with his cars outside when he saw a shiny piece of metal on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. + +His mom told him it was a dangerous piece of metal and he should throw it away. But Timmy didn't listen. He put the metal in his pocket and went back to playing with his cars. Later that day, Timmy started feeling sick. His mom rushed him to the hospital, but it was too late. Timmy had swallowed the metal and he couldn't breathe. Timmy's mom wept and wept, but it was too late to save him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry, so she asked her mommy for some food. Her mommy gave her a sandwich and some milk. Lily ate it all up and felt better. + +After lunch, Lily wanted to draw a picture. She got some paper and crayons and started to draw. But then, she made a mistake and got angry. She shouted and crumpled up the paper. + +Lily's mommy saw what happened and explained that it's okay to make mistakes. But it was too late, Lily was still angry and threw all her paper away. She didn't have any more paper to draw on and felt sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty dresses and play outside. One day, Lily fell down and hurt her knee. It was very harsh and she started to cry. + +Her mommy came running to comfort her. She picked her up and gave her a big hug. Then, she took off Lily's dress and put a bandage on her knee. + +Lily learned that even though life can be harsh sometimes, there will always be someone there to comfort you. And it's okay to take off your pretty dress and put on a bandage when you need to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cookies very much. One day, her mommy baked some cookies for her. Lily was so happy and ate one cookie. She felt peaceful and settled down on the couch. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise outside. She got scared and ran to her mommy. Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, everything is peaceful. It's just the wind blowing." Lily felt better and settled down again with another cookie. + +After a while, Lily's daddy came home from work. He saw Lily eating cookies and said, "Wow, these cookies look delicious!" Lily gave him a cookie and he ate it. He felt peaceful and settled down next to Lily on the couch. They all enjoyed the cookies together and had a peaceful evening. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who loved to play with ornaments. He had a big box of shiny ornaments that he would play with every day. One day, he found a special ornament that he loved the most. It was a pretty red ball that sparkled in the sunlight. + +The bald man played with the ornament all day long. He tossed it up in the air and caught it. He rolled it around on the ground and chased after it. But then, he accidentally dropped the ornament and it broke into a million tiny pieces. + +The bald man was very sad. He couldn't play with his favorite ornament anymore. He realized that sometimes playing too rough can lead to bad endings. From then on, he was more careful with his ornaments and never played too rough again. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to sleep all day and never wanted to do anything. One day, Benny's mama bunny told him to go out and find some carrots for dinner. + +Benny didn't want to go, but his mama bunny said she would make his favorite carrot soup if he found some. So, Benny went out to find some carrots. + +As he was hopping through the forest, he saw a pattern on the ground. It was a trail of carrots! Benny thought, "Oh boy! This will be easy!" and he followed the pattern. + +But, as he followed the pattern, he heard a voice say, "Hey there, little bunny. What are you doing?" It was a sly fox who had set the pattern to trick Benny. + +Benny was scared, but he remembered his mama bunny's words, "Always be careful and don't trust strangers." So, Benny ran away as fast as he could. + +When he got home, his mama bunny asked him why he didn't have any carrots. Benny told her about the pattern and the fox. His mama bunny was proud of him for being smart and not falling for the fox's trick. The moral of the story is to always be careful and don't trust strangers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect animal toys. She had a big box full of them. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a grumpy old man sitting on a bench. He looked very sad. Lily went to him and said, "Hello, Mister. Why are you so sad?" + +The old man replied, "I lost my dog. He ran away and I can't find him anywhere." + +Lily had an idea. She said, "I have lots of animal toys. Maybe one of them can keep you company until you find your real dog." She gave the old man a toy dog and he smiled. + +From that day on, the old man and Lily became friends. They would meet at the park every day and talk about their favorite animals. Lily learned that it's important to help others, even if it's just with a small gesture like giving away a toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to go to the beach to swim in the water. He asked his mommy if they could go to the beach today. + +"Sure, Timmy," said his mommy. "We can buy some snacks and go to the beach." + +Timmy was excited to go to the beach. When they got there, he saw a weird creature in the water. He asked his mommy what it was. + +"I don't know, Timmy," said his mommy. "It looks weird to me too." + +Timmy and his mommy had a fun day at the beach, swimming and playing in the sand. When it was time to go home, Timmy asked his mommy if they could come back to the beach again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a pet hedgehog named Spike. Spike was very spiky and Timmy loved to play with him. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play with Spike too. + +Timmy and his friend were playing with Spike when suddenly Spike got scared and curled up into a ball. Timmy's friend wanted to touch Spike, but Timmy told him not to because Spike was scared. Timmy's friend didn't listen and tried to touch Spike anyway. Spike got even more scared and started to make a sour face. + +Timmy knew that he had to answer the problem, so he told his friend that they needed to leave Spike alone so he could calm down. Timmy's friend finally listened and they left Spike alone. Spike slowly started to uncurl from his ball and Timmy gave him a treat to make him feel better. From that day on, Timmy's friend knew to be gentle with Spike and they all played happily together. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a deep blue sea with his family and friends. One day, Nemo's friend got stuck in a plastic bag. Nemo tried to help his friend, but he couldn't do it alone. So, Nemo requested his other fish friends to help him. + +All of Nemo's friends came together and worked well to free their friend from the plastic bag. They pulled and pushed until finally, their friend was free. Nemo learned that when he needed help, he could request his friends and they would help him. He also learned that when they worked well together, they could accomplish anything. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others and work well together. And when you need help, don't be afraid to request it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved animals. He had a dog named Max and a cat named Mittens. One day, Timmy went to the zoo with his mommy and daddy. They saw lots of animals like lions, tigers, and bears. Timmy loved them all, but he wanted to see something unique. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a big bird with colorful feathers. He ran to his mommy and daddy and said, "Look! That animal is so unique! Can we go see it?" His mommy and daddy said yes, so they went to see the bird. When they got there, the bird changed its feathers to be even more colorful! Timmy was amazed. + +He asked the zookeeper, "How did the bird change its feathers like that?" The zookeeper said, "It's called a peacock, and they can change their feathers to show off to other animals." Timmy was so happy to learn something new about animals. He knew he would always love animals, especially unique ones like the peacock. +Once upon a time, there was a cute bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play in the grass. One day, Benny saw a big dog walking towards him. + +"Hello, little bunny," the dog said. "Can you explain to me why you're so cute?" + +Benny felt happy that someone thought he was cute, but he also felt scared of the big dog. "I don't know why I'm cute," Benny replied. "I just like to hop and play in the grass." + +The dog smiled. "Well, I think you're cute because you have fluffy ears and a twitchy nose," he said. "But I won't hurt you, little bunny. I just want to be your friend." + +Benny felt relieved and hopped over to the dog. They became good friends and played together in the grass every day. Benny learned that sometimes, things that seem scary can turn out to be friendly after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cookies more than anything in the world. Every day, she would ask her mom for a cookie, but her mom always said no. + +One day, Lily saw her neighbor, a little boy named Timmy, eating a cookie. She felt jealous and wished she had a cookie too. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from Timmy's house. She went to see what was happening and saw that Timmy was stuck in a tree. + +Lily ran to get help and found her dad. Together, they went to rescue Timmy from the tree. Timmy was so happy to be rescued that he gave Lily a cookie as a thank you. Lily was so happy that she forgot all about being jealous and shared the cookie with her dad. From that day on, Lily learned that helping others is more important than having cookies. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, powerful dog named Max. Max loved to jog in the park with his owner, but he was not always quiet. He barked at other dogs and scared them. One day, Max saw a little bird on the ground. The bird was hurt and could not fly. Max wanted to help the bird, but he did not know how. + +Max went to his owner and barked loudly. His owner followed Max to the bird and saw that it needed help. Max's owner took the bird to the vet and it got better. Max learned that being quiet and helping others is important. From that day on, Max jogged quietly in the park and helped other animals whenever he could. The moral of the story is that being strong is good, but being kind is even better. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Coco. Coco loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, Coco and his friends were playing hide-and-seek when they heard a loud noise. It was a big, scary wolf! The wolf wanted to eat the bunnies for dinner. Coco and his friends were very scared! + +They tried to run away, but the wolf was too fast. Coco had an idea. He remembered that his mommy had a candle that could scare away bad things. He ran to his mommy's house and grabbed the candle. He ran back to his friends and lit the candle. The harsh smell of the candle made the wolf run away! + +Coco and his friends were so happy that they escaped from the big, scary wolf. They thanked Coco for being so brave and smart. From that day on, Coco always carried the candle with him, just in case they ever met the wolf again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very shy and didn't like talking to strangers. One day, her mom took her to the grocery store to buy some food for dinner. While they were shopping, Lily saw an old lady who looked sad. + +Lily's mom noticed her looking at the old lady and said, "It's always nice to say hello and make someone feel better." Lily was too shy to say anything, but she listened to her mom's advice. + +As they were leaving the store, Lily saw the old lady again and this time, she smiled and said hello. The old lady's face lit up and she thanked Lily for being so kind. + +From that day on, Lily learned that even though she was shy, she could still make a difference by listening to her mom's wise words and being kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a painter. The painter liked to paint all day long. One day, the painter wanted to paint a black cat. But the painter didn't have any black paint. + +The painter thought and thought. Then, the painter remembered that they had some blue and some red paint. The painter mixed the blue and the red paint together and managed to make black paint! + +Finally, the painter was able to paint a black cat. The painter was so happy and proud of what they had managed to do. From that day on, the painter always managed to find a way to paint whatever they wanted, even if they didn't have the right color of paint. +Once there was a little girl who had a sister. Her sister was deaf, which meant she couldn't hear anything. The little girl loved her sister very much and wanted to prevent her from getting hurt. + +One day, they went to play at the park. The little girl saw her sister running towards a big slide. She knew her sister couldn't hear her, so she ran after her to prevent her from falling. + +The little girl held her sister's hand tightly and they climbed the ladder to the top of the slide together. Once they reached the top, the little girl helped her sister sit down and then slid down the slide with her. + +Her sister had a big smile on her face and the little girl felt happy knowing she was able to prevent her sister from getting hurt. They played together for the rest of the day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy liked to sleep on a soft bed made of fluffy clouds. One day, Teddy's mom asked him to help her clean up his room. Teddy looked around and saw that his toys were all over the floor. His mom told him to use the shelf to put his toys away. + +Teddy didn't know what a shelf was, so his mom showed him. A shelf is like a table, but it's high up on the wall. Teddy climbed up on a chair and put his toys on the shelf. His mom was happy that he helped and gave him a big hug. Teddy felt proud that he could use the shelf all by himself. From that day on, Teddy always put his toys on the shelf after he played with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the beach and look for seashells. One day, he saw an incredible creature in the water. It was an octopus with eight long arms! + +Timmy ran to his mom and said, "Mommy, look! An octopus! It's amazing!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Timmy. Octopuses are very interesting creatures. Did you know they can change colors to hide from their enemies?" + +Timmy was amazed and wanted to learn more about octopuses. He went to the library and read books about them. He learned that they are very intelligent and can solve puzzles. + +From that day on, Timmy loved to learn new things about the incredible creatures in the ocean. He realized that even though things may look strange or scary at first, there is always something interesting to learn. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the garden with her friends. One day, Lily saw a pretty lily flower. It was pink and white and looked very lively. + +Lily said to her friend, "Look at the pretty flower! It's rising up to the sky!" Her friend said, "Wow, it's so beautiful. Let's pick it and give it to our teacher." + +But Lily said, "No, we can't pick it. It's better to let it stay in the ground so it can keep rising and be even more lively." Her friend agreed and they continued to play in the garden, enjoying the beauty of the rising lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside with her friends. One day, she was running really fast and her friend said, "Wow, Lily, you're so speedy!" + +Lily was happy to hear that and she said, "I love to run fast!" Her friend then said, "Can you spell your name for me?" Lily replied, "Sure, it's L-I-L-Y." + +Her friend said, "You're so honest, Lily. I like that about you." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you! Let's keep playing!" And they continued to run and play together, enjoying the beautiful day outside. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely girl named Lily. She loved to ride in her mommy's automobile. One day, while they were driving, they saw a parade! People were walking and dancing and playing music. Lily clapped her hands and said, "Look mommy, they're so good! Let's applaud for them!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily. They deserve to be applauded for their hard work." So, they rolled down the window and started clapping for the parade. The people in the parade heard them and waved back. + +Lily was so happy that she got to see the parade and applaud for the people in it. She said to her mommy, "Can we come back next year and see the parade again?" Mommy replied, "Of course, Lily. We can make it a tradition to come see the parade every year." And from that day on, Lily and her mommy would go watch the parade and applaud for the people in it every year. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy family who lived in a big house with many rooms. The family had a son named Timmy who loved playing with his toys in his room. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room before he could play with his toys. Timmy said, "I will complete cleaning my room, Mommy." + +Timmy started to clean his room, but he got tired and decided to take a nap instead. When he woke up, he saw that his toys were all over the floor. His mom came to check on him and saw that he didn't clean his room. She was very upset and said, "Timmy, you didn't complete cleaning your room. You can't play with your toys now." + +Timmy felt sad and cried. He wished he had listened to his mom and completed cleaning his room. From that day on, Timmy learned that it's important to complete what you start, or else it might lead to a bad ending. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She brought a red ball with her to play. She saw a dog with a sausage in its mouth. Lily wanted to play with the dog, but the dog did not want to play. + +Suddenly, a boy came and shouted at the dog. The dog got scared and ran away. The boy laughed and picked up the sausage. He gave it to Lily and said, "Here, you can have it." + +Lily was happy and thanked the boy. She took a bite of the sausage, but it tasted funny. She felt sick and had to go home. Her mom took her to the hospital, but it was too late. The sausage was bad and Lily got very sick. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who was very eager to go to the zoo. She asked her mom if they could go, but her mom said they needed a ticket to get in. Lily didn't know what a ticket was, so her mom explained that it was a special paper that lets you go inside the zoo. + +Lily was very excited and asked her mom where they could get a ticket. Her mom recommended that they go to the ticket booth at the front of the zoo. Lily and her mom went to the ticket booth and got their tickets. They went inside the zoo and saw all sorts of animals like lions, monkeys, and elephants. It was a fun day for Lily and her mom! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious and loved to explore. One day, he went on a walk in the woods and saw a big tree. He was so curious that he decided to climb it. + +As he was climbing, he saw a little girl named Sally walking by. "Hi Sally!" Timmy shouted. "Do you want to come climb the tree with me?" Sally replied, "Yes, I would love to climb the tree with you!" + +Together, they climbed higher and higher until they reached the top. "Look at the view!" Timmy exclaimed. "Wow, we can see everything from up here!" Sally said. They felt like they had won a victory by reaching the top of the tree. + +After a while, they decided to come down. Timmy went down first and passed Sally on the way down. "That was so much fun!" Sally said. "Yes, it was," Timmy replied. "Let's do it again sometime!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build towers with his blocks. He would stack them up high and then knock them down. One day, Timmy's little sister came into the room and accidentally knocked over his tower. Timmy got very upset and started to cry. + +Their mom came into the room and saw what happened. She gave Timmy a big hug and then handed him a towel to wipe his tears. She told him that it's okay to feel upset when things don't go our way. But, it's important to remember that we can always build something new and amazing. + +Timmy dried his tears and started to build a new tower. It wasn't exactly the same as the first one, but it was still amazing in its own way. Timmy learned that sometimes things don't go as planned, but we can always find a way to build something even better. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. One day, he found a big, funny-looking carrot. Benny was so happy and said, "This carrot is so funny!" + +As Benny was nibbling on his carrot, he saw his friend, a little bird named Billy. Billy said, "Hi Benny, what are you eating?" Benny replied, "I am eating a funny carrot. Do you want to try?" Billy said, "Yes, please!" + +Benny broke off a piece of the carrot and attached it to a stick. He gave the stick to Billy and said, "Here you go, Billy. Now you can eat the funny carrot too!" Billy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Benny. This is delicious!" + +From that day on, Benny and Billy would always share their funny carrots together. They had so much fun eating them and laughing at how silly they looked. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a giant walking towards her. She was scared and ran to her mommy. + +"Mama, mama! A giant is coming!" Lily shouted. + +Her mama looked outside and saw the giant too. She told Lily not to worry and that they would go inside. As they rushed to the door, Lily saw that the giant was not scary at all. In fact, he was wearing a fancy suit and carrying a big bag. + +"Hello there, little one. My name is Mr. Giant. I am here to deliver a package for your mommy," the giant said. + +Lily's mommy thanked Mr. Giant and took the package. Lily was so happy that the giant was friendly and not scary. From that day on, she loved to tell everyone about the fancy giant who delivered a package to her house. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to visit her grandma. She was very excited to see her because she loved her grandma so much. When she got there, she saw that there was a little leak in the ceiling. Her grandma said not to worry, they would fix it soon. + +Lily and her grandma had so much fun together. They played games and read books. They even baked some cookies! But then, it started to rain outside and the little leak in the ceiling got bigger. Water was dripping down onto the floor. Lily's grandma said they needed to call someone to come fix it. + +Even though there was a little problem with the leak, Lily still had a great time visiting her grandma. She knew that her grandma loved her very much and that was all that mattered. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest all day long. One day, he saw a big carrot in the garden and wanted to eat it. But the carrot was guarded by a mean dog. Benny didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a charming bird flew down and said, "Don't worry, Benny. I can help you get the carrot. Just wait a minute." The bird flew over to the dog and distracted him while Benny quickly grabbed the carrot and ran away. + +Benny realized that it was wrong to take something that didn't belong to him. He felt bad and knew he had to make it right. So, he went back to the garden and laid the carrot back where he found it. The bird saw what Benny did and said, "That was very kind of you, Benny. Always remember to do what's right, even if it's hard." Benny learned an important lesson that day and was grateful for his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play baseball with his friends. One day, Timmy's dad took him to a big baseball game. Timmy was so excited! He had never been to a game before. + +When they got to the stadium, Timmy saw the players on the field. They looked so big and strong. Timmy turned to his dad and said, "Daddy, I want to become a baseball player when I grow up!" + +His dad smiled and said, "You can be anything you want to be, Timmy." Timmy watched the game and cheered for his favorite team. He was so happy to be there with his dad and to see all the excitement of the game. + +After the game, Timmy and his dad went home. Timmy was still excited about the game and couldn't stop talking about it. He told his mom all about the players and how he wanted to become a baseball player too. Timmy went to bed that night dreaming about playing baseball with his friends and becoming a big baseball star. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside, but it was getting colder and he needed a jacket. His mom found his old red jacket and put it on him. Timmy was eager to go outside and play in the leaves. + +As he was playing, a big dog came running towards him. Timmy got scared and ran away. But then he remembered that dogs are friendly and just want to play too. So he went back to the dog and they played together. + +After playing for a while, Timmy realized he was getting cold. He put his jacket back on and went back inside. His mom asked him how his day was and Timmy said it was great because he made a new dog friend. +Once upon a time, there was a smart monkey. The monkey liked to climb trees and eat bananas. One day, the monkey saw a big, red apple on a tree. The monkey wanted the apple, but it was too high up. + +The monkey tried to climb the tree, but it was too hard. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and the apple fell to the ground. The monkey was happy and ran to get the apple. But when the monkey picked up the apple, it saw that it had a tear in it. + +The monkey was sad because it couldn't eat the apple. But then, the monkey had an idea. It went to find its friends and they all shared the apple together. The monkey was happy again because it had good friends to share with. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very healthy and loved to run in the morning. Every day, Max would go for a walk with his owner. + +One morning, while they were walking, Max started to tremble. His owner didn't know what was wrong with him. Max was shaking so much that he fell down and couldn't get up. + +His owner rushed him to the vet, but it was too late. Max had a sickness that couldn't be cured. His owner was very sad and missed Max very much. From then on, every morning, his owner would walk alone, remembering the healthy dog that used to walk with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and explore the world around her. One day, her mom took her to the port to see the big boats. Lily was so excited to see the boats, she felt like she was flying high. + +While they were at the port, Lily saw a man pouring water into a big container. She asked her mom what he was doing, and her mom explained that he was filling the container with water to take it on the boat. Lily thought it was so cool! + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went home. Lily wanted to pour some juice for herself, but she accidentally knocked over the container of water that her mom had brought home from the port. The water spilled everywhere and made a big mess. Lily felt very bad. + +Her mom told her that accidents happen, but that it's important to be careful and pay attention. Lily learned her lesson and promised to be more careful in the future. From that day on, she always made sure to pay attention and not rush when she was pouring anything. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to go for walks with his owner, Lily. Every day, Lily would put Max's leash on and they would go for a walk in the park. Max loved the park because it was peaceful and he could run around and play. + +One day, as they were walking in the park, Max saw a squirrel. Max got very excited and started to pull on his leash. Lily tried to calm Max down, but he was too excited. Suddenly, Max saw another dog and started to bark. The other dog didn't like Max's barking and started to growl. + +Lily quickly pulled on Max's leash and squeezed him tight. "Max, calm down," she said. "We need to be peaceful and not disturb the other animals in the park." Max understood and stopped barking. From that day on, Max learned to be peaceful in the park and enjoyed his walks even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her brown thread. She would wrap it around her fingers and make bracelets and necklaces. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and brought her thread. + +While playing, Lily met a boy named Max who wanted to play with her thread. But Lily didn't want to share because she was afraid Max would lose it. Max got upset and said, "I want to play too!" + +Lily remembered her mom telling her that sharing is kind. So she decided to share her thread with Max. They played together and had so much fun. In the end, Lily was happy that she made a new friend and learned that sharing is important. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry was very happy because he had a new eraser to play with. He loved to play with his eraser and draw pictures in the dirt. + +One day, Jerry was playing with his eraser when a mean monkey came along. The monkey wanted to take Jerry's eraser and play with it himself. Jerry said no and tried to hold onto his eraser, but the monkey was very strong. + +Finally, Jerry had an idea. He decided to release the eraser and let the monkey have it. The monkey was very happy and ran away with the eraser. Jerry was sad for a little while, but then he remembered that he could always draw new pictures in the dirt. And he was happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to eat rice, it was her favorite food. One day, Ellie met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily asked Ellie, "Can you perform a trick for me?" Ellie replied, "Sure, what trick do you want me to do?" Lily said, "Can you stand on one leg?" Ellie lifted one of her big legs and stood on one leg. + +Lily was amazed and said, "Wow, you are so big and strong!" Ellie smiled and replied, "Thank you, Lily. Would you like to share some rice with me?" Lily happily shared her rice with Ellie and they became good friends. From that day on, Ellie would perform tricks for Lily and Lily would bring rice for Ellie to eat. They had many fun adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He climbed up the slide and saw a pretty star in the sky. + +Suddenly, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. Timmy got wet and cold, and he wanted to go home. But then, he saw a little bird stuck in a tree. Timmy wanted to help the bird, so he climbed up the tree to rescue it. + +Timmy was a brave boy, but he slipped and fell down. He hurt his head and couldn't move. Nobody saw him or heard him cry for help. Timmy was all alone in the rain, and he couldn't get up. He wished for someone to come and rescue him, but nobody came. Timmy felt sad and scared, and he wished he was dry and warm at home. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to eat eggs. One day, Tweet found a big, delicious egg. Tweet was so happy and ate the egg right away. But later, Tweet started to feel sick. Tweet regretted eating the egg because it didn't make Tweet feel good. From then on, Tweet decided to only eat worms and seeds. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing outside when a mosquito bit her. Lily got worried because she didn't want to get sick. + +Her mom saw that Lily was worried and asked her what was wrong. Lily said, "A mosquito bit me and now I'm worried." + +Mom said, "Don't worry, we can put some cream on the bite to make it feel better. Let's go inside and leave the mosquito outside." + +Lily felt happy because she knew her mom would take care of her. They went inside and put cream on the bite. Lily felt better and the mosquito stayed outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. The boat had a big sail that helped it move on the water. A man was the captain of the boat and he had a cat with him. They sailed all day and all night. + +One day, the cat fell into the water and the man tried to save it. But he was not a good swimmer and he got into trouble. He tried to grab onto the sail but it did not help. + +The man felt guilty that he could not save the cat. He sailed back to the shore with a heavy heart. When he got there, he told everyone what had happened. They all felt sad for the man and the cat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Max. Max loved playing outside in the park. One day, Max went to the playground and saw a big slide. He climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. It was so much fun! + +After playing on the slide, Max saw a bin nearby. He went over to the bin and sniffed around. There was some yummy food inside the bin! Max wagged his tail and ate the food. + +Max had so much fun at the playground that he went back every day. He loved sliding down the slide and eating from the bin. Max was a happy dog. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to draw and color on her desk with her crayons. One day, Lily's little brother came into her room and started to tear up her drawings. + +"Lily, why are you crying?" asked her mom. + +"Tommy tore up my drawings on my desk," replied Lily. + +Her mom said, "It's not nice to tear things up. You should always be kind to others and their things." + +Later that day, Lily's mom took her to the park. Lily went on the merry-go-round and spun around so fast that she got dizzy. She remembered what her mom said and thought about how she wouldn't want someone to tear up her drawings again. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be kind and not tear things up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a butterfly flying around. The butterfly was so pretty, Lily admired it. + +Lily wanted to touch the butterfly, but it flew away too fast. She kept looking for other pretty things to admire. She saw a flower with light petals and touched it gently. + +As she continued her walk, she saw a big tree with green leaves. She admired the tree and touched its rough bark. Lily felt happy and grateful for all the beautiful things around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little seed. The seed was very small and it was planted in the ground. The sun shone on the seed and the rain fell on it. The seed began to grow. + +One day, the little seed said to the flower next to it, "I want to be as wide as the sun." The flower laughed and said, "You are too small to be as wide as the sun." + +But the little seed did not give up. It kept growing and growing. It drank the rain and the sun shone on it. Soon, the little seed became a big, wide tree. + +One day, a little girl came to the tree and said, "I need a shower. Can I stand under your wide branches?" The tree said, "Yes, you can stand under my branches." The little girl took a shower under the wide branches of the tree and she was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lovely dress with a bell on it. One day, she went to the park and saw a boy playing with a ball. + +"Hi, I'm Lily. What's your name?" she asked. + +"My name is Tim. That's a pretty dress you're wearing. I like the bell on it," Tim said. + +"Thank you! Do you want to play with me?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, please!" Tim replied. + +So, Lily and Tim played together and had lots of fun. They ran, jumped, and laughed. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "That was so much fun! Let's play again soon." + +"I would like that," Tim said with a smile. + +Lily went home, happy that she had made a new friend. She went to bed that night dreaming of all the fun adventures they would have together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite game was to pretend that she was a princess. One day, she met an angel in her backyard. The angel had big wings and was very kind. + +"Hello, little girl," said the angel. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm playing princess," replied Lily. "Do you want to play with me?" + +The angel smiled. "I would love to play with you, but I have to go now. I have to help someone else." + +"Oh, okay," said Lily. "Can we play together next time?" + +"Of course," said the angel. "I'll be available to play with you whenever you want." + +Lily was happy and said goodbye to the angel. She went back to playing with her toys, dreaming of the next time she could play with her new friend. She felt like she had won something special that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit in her armchair and read books. One day, she saw her mommy getting ready to go to work. She admired how pretty her mommy looked in her dress. + +Lily's mommy asked her if she wanted to come to work with her. Lily was so excited and said yes! She quickly got ready and put on her favorite dress. When they got to mommy's work, Lily saw a big armchair in the waiting room. She sat in it and felt so comfortable. + +As mommy worked, Lily looked around and admired all the pretty pictures and decorations. She even got to help mommy with some papers. When it was time to go home, Lily was so happy and proud of herself for being a big helper. She couldn't wait to tell her daddy all about her fun day at work. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color on paper. One day, she was drawing a picture of a flower when her little brother came into the room. He wanted to play with her, but she ignored him because she wanted to finish her picture. + +Her brother was very persistent and kept asking her to play with him, but she just kept drawing. Finally, she finished her picture and showed it to her brother. He loved it and they played together happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he found an old engine in his backyard. It was big and shiny and looked very useful. Timmy decided to play with it, so he climbed on top and pretended to drive. + +Suddenly, the engine started to stir and shake. Timmy was scared but he didn't want to get off. The engine started to move and Timmy was having so much fun. But then, the engine started to go faster and faster. Timmy didn't know how to stop it. + +The engine crashed into a tree and Timmy got hurt. He learned that even though something looks useful, it can be dangerous if you don't know how to use it. From that day on, Timmy played with his toys safely and never went near the old engine again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, he found a figure that he had never seen before. It was a big, red car with shiny wheels. Timmy wanted to play with it, but he didn't want to break it. + +He asked his mom if he could play with the car, and she said yes. She told him to be careful and not to let it fall. Timmy was very happy and played with the car for hours. He pretended that he was driving it on a big adventure. + +After a while, Timmy got tired and put the car back in its box. He was happy that he didn't harm it and that he could play with it again another day. From then on, he always made sure to let his mom know when he found something new to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander in the forest with her mommy and daddy. One day, they saw a wild deer with silver spots on its fur. Lily thought it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. + +As they continued to wander, they came across a stream that sparkled in the sunlight. Lily's mommy showed her how the water looked silver because of the sun's reflection. They splashed and played in the stream for a while before continuing their wandering adventure. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw a wild bear in the distance. Lily's daddy picked her up and they quickly wandered away to safety. Even though they were scared, they were happy to have seen the silver stream and the wild deer earlier. They knew they would always remember their wild adventure in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yogurt. One day, her mommy gave her a brilliant idea. She said, "Lily, let's throw the yogurt cups in the trash can!" Lily thought it was a fun game and threw the cups one by one. She was very happy when she saw them land in the trash can. From that day on, throwing the yogurt cups in the trash became Lily's favorite thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big mess in his room. His toys were all over the floor and his clothes were everywhere. His mom told him to clean his room. + +Timmy started to clean his room. He picked up all his toys and put them in the toy box. Then, he put his clothes in the laundry basket. His mom was happy that he was cleaning his room. + +After he finished cleaning, Timmy's mom asked him to help her iron some clothes. Timmy had never ironed before, but he wanted to help his mom. She showed him how to use the iron and he did a great job. + +His mom was proud of him for being so helpful and modest. Timmy felt happy that he had helped his mom and made her proud. From that day on, he always tried to keep his room clean and help his mom with the ironing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute puppy named Max. Max was very adorable and loved to play with Lily. One day, Lily's mom gave her a peanut to eat. Lily tried to open the peanut, but it was too hard. Max saw Lily struggling and ran to help her. He used his teeth to open the peanut and gave it to Lily. Lily was very happy and gave Max a big hug. From that day on, Lily knew that Max was not only adorable but also very helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside when it was hot. One day, Tim put on his pants and went outside to play. He ran and jumped and had so much fun. + +Suddenly, Tim saw a butterfly spring from a flower. He watched it fly and flutter its wings. Tim was amazed! He ran to tell his mom about the butterfly. + +His mom listened and smiled. She was happy that Tim was having fun outside. Tim went back to playing, feeling excited about the butterfly he saw spring from the flower. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to fly high in the sky. The sky was so blue and beautiful, and the bird loved to feel the wind in its feathers. But one day, the bird noticed that the sky was getting dark and cloudy. The bird knew that something was going to happen. + +The bird decided to fly back to its nest, but it was slow because the wind was getting stronger. Finally, the bird made it back to its nest just in time. The wind started to blow really hard, and the rain started to fall. But the bird was safe and dry in its nest. + +The storm raged on for hours, but the little bird was happy and content. It knew that it had yielded to the power of the storm and had made it safely back to its nest. And when the storm finally passed, the sky was clear and blue once again. The little bird flew high in the sky once more, grateful for the safety of its nest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She did not like going to church because it was always so dry and boring. She would rather play with her toys at home. + +One day, Lily's mom told her they had to go to church. Lily did not want to go and said, "I hate going to church, it's boring." But her mom said they had to go and they got ready to leave. + +When they got to church, Lily was surprised to see her friends from Sunday school. They played together and had fun while listening to the stories. Lily realized that church was not so bad after all, and she even looked forward to going back next week. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved helping her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to put the dirty dishes in the dishwasher. Lily was very excited to help her mom, but she was also very impatient. She wanted to finish quickly so she could play with her toys. + +Lily put all the dishes in the dishwasher and pressed the button. Suddenly, one of the dishes disappeared! Lily was surprised and confused. She asked her mom where the dish went. Her mom explained that sometimes dishes disappear in the dishwasher, but they usually come back. + +Lily waited patiently for the dishwasher to finish. When it was done, she opened it up and saw that all the dishes were clean and shiny. She was very happy that she helped her mom and learned about disappearing dishes. From that day on, Lily always made sure to check the dishwasher for any disappearing dishes! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the warm sun. One day, she saw a butterfly flying around her palm. She was so happy to have a new friend. + +Lily wanted to catch the butterfly, but it was too fast for her. She decided to be slow and careful. She sat very still and waited for the butterfly to come back. + +Finally, the butterfly landed on her palm. Lily was so excited to have the butterfly on her hand. She watched it for a long time, and then the butterfly flew away. Lily was sad to see her friend go, but she was happy to have had such a special moment. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to listen to music, especially when he was feeling sad. He had a big collection of CDs and would play them all day long. + +One day, Timmy's CD player broke and he couldn't listen to his music anymore. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +But Timmy's mom was very flexible and knew how to fix things. She promised Timmy that she would fix his CD player and make it as good as new. + +Timmy was very happy and waited patiently for his mom to fix his CD player. Finally, after a few days, his mom fixed it and Timmy could listen to his music again. He was so happy that he didn't want to quit listening to music ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a busy little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy tank in the backyard. One day, his friend Johnny came over to play. + +"Wow, that's a cool tank you have, Timmy!" said Johnny. + +"Thanks, I love it!" replied Timmy. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was Timmy's dad mowing the lawn. Timmy got excited and said, "Let's shoot the tank at the grass!" + +Johnny said, "That sounds like fun!" + +So, they aimed the tank at the grass and shot it. The grass went flying everywhere and they both laughed. They had so much fun playing together that day. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy cat named Mittens. Mittens hated going to the market with her owner because it was always so busy and loud. Mittens would hide in her owner's bag and peek out to see if anyone was looking at her. + +One day, Mittens' owner had to go to the market and couldn't leave Mittens at home. Mittens was so grumpy and didn't want to go. But her owner promised to buy her a special treat if she behaved. + +At the market, Mittens saw lots of people and heard lots of noise. She didn't like it at all. But then, her owner bought her a can of tuna, Mittens' favorite food. Mittens was so happy and forgot all about being grumpy. + +From that day on, Mittens didn't hate going to the market anymore. She knew that sometimes good things could happen there, like getting her favorite treat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the mall with her mommy. One day, they went to the mall to buy some new shoes for Lily. Her mommy was glad that they found the perfect shoes for Lily. + +After they bought the shoes, Lily wanted to carry the shopping bag. She felt so grown up carrying the bag all by herself. As they walked through the mall, Lily saw a big balloon that she wanted. Her mommy carried her so she could reach the balloon. + +Lily was so happy with her new shoes and her balloon. She felt like a big girl carrying her shopping bag and her balloon. She couldn't wait to show her new shoes to her friends at preschool the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, her mommy gave her a big hug and said, "Lily, would you like to go to the opera with me?" + +Lily didn't know what the opera was, but she said yes anyway because she loved spending time with her mommy. When they got there, they saw lots of people singing and dancing on a big stage. Lily thought it was so pretty! + +But after a while, Lily started to feel weak and tired. Her mommy noticed and said, "Let's go home, sweetie. We can come back to the opera another day." And with that, they gave each other a big hug and went home to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest near her house. One day, she found a big log. It was enormous! She climbed on top of it and pretended she was a queen. + +But then, she heard a noise. It was a bear! Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She believed that the bear was going to hurt her. She tried to run away, but she tripped and fell. + +The bear came closer and closer, but then it saw the enormous log. It started to play with it, rolling it around and having fun. Lily realized that the bear wasn't trying to hurt her, it just wanted to play. She felt relieved and happy. From that day on, Lily and the bear became friends and played together in the forest every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she woke up early in the morning and saw that the sky outside was still pale. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, can we play together today?" + +Her mommy said, "Sure, what do you want to play?" + +Lily replied, "Let's play with paints! I want to print my hand on paper." + +So, they got out the paints and paper and Lily printed her hand on the paper. Her mommy said, "Wow, that's so pretty! You're such a good artist." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy. I love painting with you." And they continued to paint and play together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends, especially at the park. One day, Lily and her friends went to the park to play, but it was getting dark outside. + +Lily's friend, Emma, suggested they play a game of tag on the ice. The park had a small pond that had frozen over, making it perfect for skating. Lily was a little scared because it was dark and she didn't want to fall on the ice. + +But her other friend, Jack, showed her how to skate and soon she was having so much fun. They played until it was too dark to see, and then they went home. Lily was happy because she had learned something new and had fun with her friends at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. The castle was very old, it was ancient. One day, a fairy came to the castle. The fairy had magic powers. She could do anything with her magic wand. + +The fairy asked the king if she could pour some magic potion on the castle. The king said yes. The fairy poured the magic potion on the castle and it started to glow. The castle was now magical. + +The people who lived in the castle were very happy. They had never seen anything like it before. They thanked the fairy for her magic. From that day on, the castle was known as the magical castle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pale face and big brown eyes. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and saw a little puppy. The puppy was lost and didn't have anyone to keep him company. + +Lily felt sad for the puppy and wanted to help him. She ran up to her mommy and said, "Mommy, can we keep the puppy? He doesn't have anyone to play with and he looks so sad." Her mommy thought for a moment and said, "We should ask the owner if they lost their puppy." + +So, they went around the park asking if anyone was missing a puppy. Finally, they found the owner and returned the puppy to him. The owner was very happy and thanked them for finding his puppy. Lily felt happy that she was able to help the puppy and her mommy was proud of her for being kind and responsible. + +From that day on, Lily always kept an eye out for lost animals and made sure to help them find their owners. She even carried a little bag on her shoulder with treats and toys for the animals she found. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she saw her friend Timmy playing with a toy octopus that she really wanted to play with. + +"Lend me your octopus, Timmy?" asked Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. My octopus is not available to lend," replied Timmy. + +Lily felt sad because she really wanted to play with the toy octopus. She thought about it for a while and then came up with an idea. + +"Lend me your toy car for the day, and I will lend you my toy boat tomorrow," said Lily. + +Timmy thought about it and agreed. Lily was happy that she could play with a new toy and Timmy was happy too. They both learned that sometimes you have to lend things to others to make them happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat yummy food. One day, Lily's mommy made her a big bowl of salad for lunch. Lily didn't really like salad, but she decided to try it anyway. + +As she ate her salad, Lily noticed that her mommy was cooking something on the stove. "What are you making, mommy?" she asked. "I'm making dinner for tonight," her mommy replied. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a flame on the stove. "Mommy, something is burning!" she yelled. Her mommy quickly turned off the stove and said, "It's okay, Lily. I just burned the chicken a little bit. We can still eat it." + +After lunch, Lily went outside to play in the peaceful garden. She saw some butterflies flying around and smiled. "I love being outside," she said to herself. "It's so peaceful here." +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived near a river. He liked to fish in the river every day. He caught many fish and put them in a basket. One day, he wanted to add more fish to his basket, but he couldn't find any. He sat by the river and waited patiently. + +Suddenly, he saw a big fish swimming in the river. He quickly threw his fishing line and caught the fish. He was very happy and added the fish to his basket. He went back home and cooked the fish for dinner. It was very tasty! + +The old man loved his life by the river. He would often sit by the river and watch the water flow. He felt peaceful and happy. He knew he was lucky to live near such a beautiful river. +Once upon a time, there was a big mill near a small village. The mill was very noisy and made a loud sound. The people in the village didn't like the noise from the mill. One day, a nosy little boy went to the mill to see what was making the sound. When he got there, he saw the big wheel turning around and around. Suddenly, the miller came out and shouted at the boy to go away. The boy ran back to the village and told everyone what he saw. From that day on, the people in the village didn't mind the noise from the mill because they knew it was making flour for their bread. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny liked to hop all around the meadow. One day, Benny had an idea. He wanted to go on an adventure. + +Benny went to his friend, a bird named Billy, and said, "Billy, I have an idea. Let's go on an adventure!" + +Billy replied, "That sounds like fun, but my wing is broken. I can't fly." + +Benny thought for a moment and said, "That's okay. We can still hop and explore the meadow together!" + +So, Benny and Billy hopped all around the meadow, seeing new things and having fun. They realized that even when things are broken, there are still ways to have an adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bunny named Bubbles. Bubbles loved carrots and would always go to the fridge to get some. One day, Bubbles accidentally knocked over the fridge and it broke. + +Bubbles' friend, a little bird named Tweetie, saw what happened and said, "Oh no, Bubbles! You broke the fridge! We need to call someone to fix it." + +Bubbles felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Tweetie. I didn't mean to be so clumsy." + +Tweetie replied, "It's okay, Bubbles. Everyone makes mistakes. Let's just call someone to help us fix it." + +So, they called a repairman who came and fixed the fridge. Bubbles was happy to have his carrots back in the fridge and promised to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute doll that she loved very much. Every day, Lily would lay her doll down for a nap in her little bed. + +One day, Lily and her doll went to the park to play. They had so much fun playing on the swings and the slide. But when it was time to go home, Lily couldn't find her doll. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily was very sad and started to cry. But then, her mommy found the cute doll laying in the grass. Lily was so happy to have her doll back and gave it a big hug. From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her doll close to her so she wouldn't lose it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat dinner with her family every night. One day, her mom made a yummy dinner with purple grapes and carrots. Lily was so happy and excited to eat it. + +As she was eating, she noticed her little brother staring at her plate. She asked him if he wanted some, but he shook his head no. Lily finished her dinner and went to play with her toys. + +Later that night, Lily's mom tucked her into bed and read her a story. Lily fell asleep with a full tummy and a happy heart. She dreamt of all the yummy dinners her mom would make for her in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little bunny named Floppy. Floppy loved to hop around and explore the world. One day, Floppy hopped into a dark chamber. It was scary, but Floppy was brave. + +Inside the chamber, Floppy saw a big treasure chest. Floppy was excited and hopped over to take a closer look. But suddenly, the door to the chamber closed and Floppy was trapped inside! + +Floppy didn't give up though. He hopped around and around, trying to find a way out. Finally, he found a secret door that led to a tunnel. The tunnel was long, but Floppy kept hopping and hopping until he saw the light at the end. At last, his adventure had come to an end and he was free! +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Bubbles. Bubbles loved to hop around in the grass and eat carrots. One day, Bubbles was hopping along and saw something shiny on the ground. It was an iron! Bubbles didn't know what to do with it, so she decided to carry it back to her burrow. + +When Bubbles got back to her burrow, she decided to surprise her friends with her new toy. She showed them the iron and they were all so surprised! They had never seen anything like it before. Bubbles was so happy that she could make her friends happy too. + +From that day on, Bubbles and her friends played with the iron all the time. They would take turns carrying it around and pretending it was a magic wand. Bubbles was so glad she found the iron and could share the surprise with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, rich king who lived in a castle. He had a lot of gold and jewels. One day, he ordered his servant to deliver a special package to his friend. The package was very important and the king wanted it to be delivered quickly. + +The servant took the package and started his journey. But on the way, he saw a scary monster with a big weapon. The servant was scared, but he knew he had to deliver the package. So, he bravely walked past the monster and continued his journey. + +Finally, the servant reached his destination and delivered the package to the king's friend. The friend was very happy and thanked the servant. The servant felt proud of himself for delivering the package safely, even though he had to face a scary monster. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw pictures with his crayons, but sometimes he made mistakes. When he made a mistake, he would reach for his eraser to fix it. One day, Timmy was drawing a picture of a yummy ice cream cone. He colored the ice cream pink and it looked so delicious! But then he accidentally colored outside the lines and had to struggle to erase the mistake with his eraser. + +Timmy's mom came into the room and saw the picture. "Wow, Timmy, that ice cream looks so delicious!" she said. Timmy smiled proudly and showed her how he had used his eraser to fix his mistake. From then on, Timmy knew that even if he struggled a little bit, he could always fix his mistakes with his trusty eraser. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mom on the stove. One day, Lily's mom bought a new pot that was very ugly. Lily didn't like it. + +"Mom, that pot is ugly," Lily said. + +"It may not be pretty, but it will join our other pots and help us cook yummy food," her mom replied. + +Lily helped her mom cook dinner that night. They used the new pot and it worked great. Lily learned that sometimes things may not look pretty, but they can still be helpful. From that day on, Lily didn't mind the ugly pot and was happy to use it to cook with her mom. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing to the music her mommy played. One day, her mommy took her to a concert where they heard jazz music. Lily loved the sound of the saxophone and the drums. She clapped her hands and danced along to the beat. + +After the concert, Lily received a surprise. The jazz band came out to meet their fans. Lily was so excited that she ran up to the saxophone player and hugged him. But then she felt embarrassed because she thought she was too little to hug a grown-up. The saxophone player smiled and gave her a sticker. Lily was happy again and showed her mommy what she received. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play in the forest near his house. One day, he found a long stick on the ground. He picked it up and pretended it was a spear. + +Tim went deeper into the forest and saw a scary shadow. He felt afraid and wanted to go back home. But he remembered the spear and held it tightly. He continued walking and saw a big deer. The deer looked at Tim and bowed its head. Tim felt happy that the deer was friendly. + +Suddenly, a loud noise scared the deer away. Tim looked around and saw a big bear. The bear looked scary and Tim felt afraid again. But he remembered the spear and held it up. The bear saw the spear and ran away. Tim felt proud that he was brave and saved himself from the scary bear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of flowers and animals. One day, she wanted to print her drawings, but she didn't know how to do it. + +Lily asked her mommy, "How can I print my pictures on a sheet?" + +Her mommy said, "We need a printer to print your pictures. But be careful, Lily, the printer is delicate, so we need to use it gently." + +Lily was excited to print her pictures. She carefully put the sheet in the printer and pressed the button. The printer started to make noise and soon her pictures were printed on the sheet. Lily was so happy to see her drawings on the paper! +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny was white and fluffy. One day, the bunny went for a walk by the stream. The stream was very pretty and the bunny liked to watch the water flow. + +Suddenly, the bunny saw a bone. The bone was big and the bunny wanted to bury it. So, the bunny dug a hole and put the bone inside. The bunny was very proud of its work. + +After burying the bone, the bunny went back to the stream. It watched the water flow and felt happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty pink dress and loved to play with her dolls. One day, she saw a soldier in a uniform walking by her house. She thought he looked lonely, so she ran up to him and gave him a big kiss on the cheek. + +The soldier smiled and thanked her, but then he had to go away to fight in a far-off land. Lily missed him and wished he would come back soon. But one day, a letter arrived saying the soldier had been hurt and couldn't come home anymore. + +Lily felt very sad and cried a lot. She wished she could kiss the soldier one more time and make him feel better. But he was gone forever and she was left feeling very lonely. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he saw a big machine in his backyard. The machine was making a loud noise and Tim was scared. He asked his dad what the machine was doing. + +Dad said, "The machine is working to make our backyard look nice. It is cutting the grass and picking up the leaves." Tim was still scared, but he watched the machine work from a distance. + +After the machine finished its work, Tim's dad went to talk to the workers. They were happy to hear that Tim was grateful for their hard work. They gave Tim a little toy machine to play with and he was so happy. From that day on, Tim wasn't scared of machines anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved fireworks, they were so pretty and made him happy. One day, Timmy found some fireworks in his backyard. He lit them up and watched them go boom in the sky. It was incredible! + +But then, Timmy accidentally started a fire. The fire grew bigger and bigger, and soon it was too big for Timmy to put out. The firemen came and put out the fire, but Timmy's house was already gone. + +Timmy felt very sad and knew he had made a big mistake. He asked his mom for forgiveness, but it was too late. They had lost everything. From that day on, Timmy never played with fireworks again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved avocados and ate them every day. One day, her mommy gifted her a big avocado. Lily was so happy and hugged her mommy tightly. + +As she was eating the avocado, she noticed a big part of it was not good. She said, "Mommy, this part is yucky." Her mommy replied, "Oh no, let me cut that part out for you." + +Lily watched as her mommy carefully cut out the bad part. She said, "Wow, mommy, you are so gifted at cutting avocados!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. I learned from my mommy." + +From that day on, Lily always asked her mommy to cut her avocados because she knew her mommy was gifted at it. And they lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing in her backyard. She saw a gray lizard crawling on the fence. "Hello, lizard!" said Lily. "You look funny. Do you fit in my hand?" + +The lizard looked at Lily and said, "No, I don't fit in your hand. I am too big." + +Lily giggled and said, "That's okay. You can stay on the fence. You are a cool lizard." + +The lizard smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a kind girl." + +Lily was happy to have made a new friend. She went back to playing, but every now and then, she would look up and say, "Hello, lizard! Do you still fit on the fence?" And the lizard would always reply, "Yes, I fit perfectly." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big white cat named Snowy. One day, Lily's mommy asked her if she wanted to bake some cookies. Lily was very excited and said yes. They went to the kitchen and started to mix the ingredients. Suddenly, Snowy jumped on the counter and knocked over the flour. Lily's mommy got frightened and said, "Oh no, now we have a big mess to clean up!" But Lily just giggled and said, "It's okay, we can still bake cookies!" They wiped up the flour and continued to bake. In the end, they had delicious cookies to eat and Snowy got a little taste too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she saw a big ice castle. It seemed so pretty to her. + +Lily ran to the castle and saw a boy inside. "Hi there!" she said. "What's your name?" + +"My name is Jack," the boy replied. "Do you want to come inside and play with me?" + +Lily nodded her head and they went inside the ice castle. They played together and had so much fun. As they were leaving, Lily said, "Thank you for playing with me, Jack. You seem like a nice friend." + +Jack smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You're a pretty good friend too." + +From that day on, Lily and Jack played together every day in the ice castle. They had many more adventures and made many more memories. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. The mom, dad, and daughter lived in a cozy house. The daughter loved to run and play outside. One day, the daughter saw a butterfly and became very enthusiastic. She ran after the butterfly, but it flew away. + +The next day, the daughter woke up early and saw that the sun was shining. She ran to her parents and said, "Can we go outside and play?" They said yes and they all went outside. The daughter ran and played in the grass. Then, she saw a bunny spring out from behind a bush. She was so happy and ran after the bunny. + +After a while, the family went back inside. The daughter was tired but happy. She told her parents all about the butterfly and the bunny. They listened and smiled, happy to see their daughter so enthusiastic about nature. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and drink tea with her mommy. One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest and found a big rock. She climbed up on the rock and pretended to be a queen. + +Suddenly, the rock started to shake and Lily fell off. She landed on the ground and hurt her thin arm. She cried and cried until her mommy came to find her. They went home and had some tea to make Lily feel better. + +But the next day, Lily's arm was still hurting. Her mommy took her to the hospital and the doctor said she had broken her arm. Lily had to wear a cast and couldn't play with her dolls or climb on rocks anymore. She was very sad and missed her old life. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fox. The fox was walking in the forest when he saw a little girl. The little girl said, "Hi Mr. Fox, do you want to play with me?" The fox said, "Yes, I want to play with you. What do you want to play?" + +The little girl said, "Let's skip together. It's hard to skip, but we can do it!" The fox said, "I don't know how to skip, but I will try my best." They started to skip together and the fox was very happy. + +After they finished skipping, the little girl said, "Thank you for playing with me, Mr. Fox. You are very kind." The fox smiled and said, "Thank you for teaching me how to skip. I had a lot of fun." From that day on, the fox and the little girl became good friends and they skipped together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow with her friend, a white dove. One day, Lily and the dove were playing in the icy snow when Lily's mom called her inside. + +"Time to come in, Lily," her mom said. + +"But I'm not finished playing with my dove!" Lily protested. + +"You can play with your dove tomorrow," her mom replied. + +Lily sadly said goodbye to her dove and went inside. She was looking forward to playing with her dove again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the deer in the forest. One day, Lily went into the forest and saw a deer. The deer looked miserable because it was hurt. + +Lily said, "Hello, deer. Are you okay?" + +The deer said, "No, I am not okay. I am hurt and I cannot walk." + +Lily felt sad for the deer and said, "I will help you. I will call my dad and he will help us." + +Lily's dad came and helped the deer. He took the deer to the vet and the deer got better. From that day on, Lily and the deer were friends and they would watch each other every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the park. One day, she saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. But it was too difficult for her. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can you help me climb the tree?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, I can pull you up." + +Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" They both pulled and climbed up the tree together. From the top, they could see the whole park. It was a beautiful sight. They both felt very happy and proud. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went to the park to play. He had a baseball in his hand. Timmy loved playing baseball. He threw the ball up and down, up and down. + +Suddenly, Timmy's friend Johnny came up to him. Johnny said, "Hi Timmy! Can I play with you?" + +Timmy said, "Sure! Let's play catch with my silly baseball." + +Johnny caught the ball and threw it back to Timmy. But then, he accidentally dropped the ball! Timmy laughed and said, "That's okay, Johnny. It was just a silly mistake." They continued to play and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat bear named Benny. Benny loved to sleep on his cozy mattress. One day, Benny's friend, a little rabbit named Rosie, came to visit him. + +"Hi Benny!" said Rosie. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm just going to bury my bone," replied Benny. + +Rosie looked confused. "Why are you burying your bone?" + +"Well," said Benny, "I like to keep it safe in case I get hungry later. And I don't want anyone else to find it!" + +Rosie nodded her head in understanding. "That's a good idea. Can I help you bury it?" + +"Sure!" said Benny. Together, they dug a hole and buried the bone. Then they both snuggled up on the mattress for a nap. It was a very cozy day for the two friends. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved carrots and would act silly to make his friends laugh. One day, Benny saw a bright light in the sky and went to investigate. + +As he got closer, he saw a big carrot-shaped spaceship! Benny was so excited and wanted to tell his friends about it. He hopped back to his burrow and told his best friend, a little mouse named Mimi. + +Mimi was scared and warned Benny not to go back to the spaceship. But Benny didn't listen and went back to the carrot spaceship. Suddenly, the spaceship flew away, taking Benny with it! + +Benny was never seen again and Mimi was very sad. She wished Benny had listened to her and stayed safe. From then on, Mimi promised to always act brave and protect her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play basketball. Every day, he would go outside and practice bouncing the basketball. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play basketball too, but he was not very good. Timmy said, "It's okay if you're bad. I can teach you how to bounce the ball." + +So, Timmy showed Billy how to hold the basketball and how to bounce it. Billy tried and tried, but he still couldn't bounce the ball very well. Timmy said, "Don't worry, it takes practice. Keep trying!" + +After a while, Billy got better at bouncing the basketball. He was so happy and said, "Thank you, Timmy! You're a great teacher." Timmy smiled and said, "No problem, I love playing basketball with my friends." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his brown basketball every day. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came to visit him. Billy brought his own basketball in a big, red basket. + +Timmy was very happy to see his friend and they started to play together. They bounced their basketballs and tried to make them go into the hoop. Suddenly, Timmy's mom arrived and told them it was time for lunch. + +Timmy and Billy put their basketballs away in the basket and went inside to eat. They had sandwiches and fruit for lunch. After they finished eating, they went back outside to play with their basketballs again. They had so much fun together and couldn't wait to play again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and make messes everywhere. Her mom would always tell her to clean up her toys, but Lily didn't listen. + +One day, Lily spilled juice all over the floor and her mom told her to grab the mop and clean it up. Lily was too busy playing and didn't want to clean up the mess. Her mom told her that if she didn't clean up the juice, someone might slip and get hurt. + +Lily didn't want anyone to get hurt, so she grabbed the mop and cleaned up the juice. As she was cleaning, she started to spin around and around. She got so dizzy that she fell down. Her mom came over and helped her up, and told her that it's important to listen and clean up messes so nobody gets hurt. From that day on, Lily always cleaned up her messes and listened to her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore outside and look for bugs. One day, she saw a beetle on a leaf. She was very alert and didn't want to scare it away, so she tiptoed closer to get a better look. + +Lily pointed at the beetle and said, "Look, Mommy! A beetle!" Her mommy came over and they both watched the beetle crawl around on the leaf. It was a shiny green color and had little legs that moved quickly. + +Lily was so happy to have found the beetle and couldn't wait to tell her friends about it. She loved to explore and discover new things in the world around her. From that day on, she always kept an eye out for more beetles to point at and observe. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie lived in a tree near a big house with a tall chimney. Tweetie loved to whistle and sing, but she was always nervous when she flew near the chimney. + +One day, Tweetie met a friendly squirrel named Nutty. Nutty asked, "Why are you nervous near the chimney?" Tweetie replied, "I'm scared the wind will blow me inside!" + +Nutty had an idea. He said, "I'll show you a secret way to fly around the chimney without getting blown inside." Nutty showed Tweetie how to fly low and close to the ground, and how to whistle to keep the wind away. + +From that day on, Tweetie was no longer nervous near the chimney. She whistled happily and sang her songs, and the wind never blew her inside. Nutty was happy to have helped his friend, and they remained good friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a horse named Brownie. Brownie lived in a stable with his friends. One day, Brownie saw that the stable was very dirty. He wanted to clean it up, but his friends didn't want to help. They wanted to play instead. + +Brownie tried to convince his friends to help him clean, but they refused. So, Brownie decided to clean the stable all by himself. He worked very hard and soon the stable was clean. + +But then, Brownie's friends came back and saw the clean stable. They were angry and started to fight with Brownie. Brownie didn't want to fight, but he had to defend himself. In the end, Brownie and his friends made up and promised to always help each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went for a walk in the woods and found a cabin. She knocked on the door and a man opened it. He had a terrible smell and Lily didn't like it. + +The man asked Lily to guess his name, but she didn't know it. He invited her inside and gave her some candy. Lily was happy and ate it all. But soon she felt sick and dizzy. The man had given her bad candy! + +Lily learned that she shouldn't talk to strangers and take candy from them. She ran away from the cabin and told her mom what happened. Her mom was proud of her for being brave and smart. The moral of the story is to always be careful and never trust strangers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy cars that could zoom around the room. One day, she was building a house out of bricks when her little brother came in and knocked it down. Lily was very angry and called him naughty. + +"Hey, why did you do that?" she asked. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to," said her brother. + +"It's okay. Let's build it again together," said Lily, forgiving her brother. + +So, they worked together to build a bigger and better house out of bricks. They added a garage for the toy cars to zoom in and out of. Lily was happy to have her brother's help and they both had fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a lot of toys, but he didn't like to share them with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's toy truck, but Timmy didn't want to share. + +Billy felt sad, so Timmy's mom suggested they print out some coloring pages. They found some fine pictures of animals online and printed them out. Timmy and Billy colored the pictures together and had so much fun. + +After they finished coloring, Timmy realized how much fun it was to share. He let Billy play with his toy truck and they played together happily. From that day on, Timmy learned that sharing is a good thing and he made many new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bun. Bun loved to play outside in the grass and flowers. One day, Bun's mom told him that spring was coming soon. Spring is when the flowers grow, the sun shines, and the weather gets cool. + +Bun was so excited for spring to come. He wanted to play outside all day long with his friends. But then he remembered that he needed to clean his room before he could go outside. + +So, Bun went inside and cleaned his room. He put away his toys and made his bed. When he was done, his mom said he did a great job and he could go outside to play. + +Bun ran outside and felt the cool breeze on his face. He saw all the pretty flowers and knew that spring had finally come. He was so happy to be outside playing with his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a woman who lived in a big house. One day, she went outside and felt the cold wind. She rushed back inside to get her warm coat. + +As she was putting on her coat, she heard a knock on the door. When she opened it, she saw a little girl shivering in the cold. The woman asked the little girl, "Why are you outside in this cold weather?" + +The little girl replied, "I lost my way home and I'm so cold." The woman felt sorry for the little girl and invited her inside to warm up. They sat by the fireplace and talked until the little girl's parents came to pick her up. From that day on, the woman and the little girl became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Sarah who had a messy room. One day, Lily wanted to borrow Sarah's fan because it was hot outside. Sarah said yes and gave Lily the fan. Lily felt happy and cool with the fan. + +After a while, Lily returned the fan to Sarah. Sarah was happy that Lily borrowed her fan and was responsible enough to return it. Sarah's room was still messy, but she didn't mind because she was happy to help her little sister. From that day on, Lily knew she could always borrow Sarah's fan whenever she was hot. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the shop with her mom. One day, while they were walking, Lily slipped and fell down. Her mom helped her up and made sure she was okay. + +When they got to the shop, Lily saw a toy she really wanted. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said no. Lily was sad, but her mom explained that they needed to save their money for important things. + +As they were leaving the shop, Lily noticed that the windows were very clear. She told her mom how pretty they looked and her mom agreed. They walked home together, holding hands and talking about the things they saw at the shop. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very afraid of the dark. Every night, he would hop into his cozy burrow and hide under his blanket, feeling very fearful. One day, Benny decided he wanted to be brave and not be scared of the dark anymore. + +He asked his wise old friend, Mr. Owl, for advice. Mr. Owl told Benny that he had the power within him to conquer his fear. He explained that sometimes we just need to take a step forward and face our fears. + +Benny took Mr. Owl's advice and slowly started to step out of his burrow at night. At first, he was very scared, but with each step he took, he felt a little bit braver. Eventually, Benny was able to stay outside all night without feeling fearful. He realized that he had the power to overcome his fears and that he just needed to take that first step. From that day on, Benny was a brave little bunny who was no longer afraid of the dark. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to sleep all day long and never wanted to play with the other animals. One day, Mittens heard a loud noise outside. It was the start of a parade! Mittens was curious and went outside to see what was happening. + +Mittens saw lots of animals walking down the street. There were dogs, horses, and even some birds. Mittens saw his friend, a little mouse, in the parade. "Hello, Mittens!" said the mouse. "Do you want to join the parade with me?" + +Mittens was nervous but excited. "Yes, I want to join!" he said. Mittens started walking with the mouse in the parade. Mittens was happy he decided to join the parade and see all of his friends. From that day on, Mittens wasn't so lazy anymore and started to play with his friends more often. +Once upon a time, there was a horse named Brownie. Brownie lived in a big stable with all his horse friends. One day, Brownie was feeling very impatient because he wanted to go outside and run around. But his owner was busy doing other things and didn't take him out. + +Brownie started to complain and make loud noises. His friends tried to calm him down and told him to be patient. Finally, Brownie's owner came and took him outside to run around. Brownie was so happy and grateful that he didn't complain anymore. From that day on, Brownie learned to be patient and wait for his turn to go outside. +Once upon a time, there was a mule. The mule was big and brown. The mule liked to march around the farm. One day, the farmer came to the mule and said, "I'm sorry, but I need you to carry some heavy things." The mule felt sad, but he knew he had to help the farmer. So, the mule marched to the barn and carried the heavy things for the farmer. Afterward, the farmer patted the mule and said, "Thank you, my friend." The mule felt happy and proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on trips with her family. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, let's go on a trip to the park!" Lily was so happy and she said, "Yay! I want to go on the swings!" + +When they got to the park, Lily saw a pretty butterfly. She wanted to catch it, but it flew away. Then, she saw a box that was closed. She asked her daddy, "Can you open the box for me, please?" Her daddy opened the box and inside was a kite. + +Lily and her family had so much fun flying the kite at the park. They had a picnic and played on the swings. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "Thank you for taking me on a trip to the park. It was so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a red goose. The goose was very big and loved to eat. One day, the goose met a little boy. The little boy said to the goose, "Hello, Mr. Goose! You are so big!" The goose replied, "Yes, I am big. But I used to be bigger. I shrink a little bit every day." + +The little boy was surprised. "Why do you shrink?" he asked. "I don't know," said the goose. "Maybe it's because I'm getting older." The little boy felt sad for the goose. "I don't want you to shrink anymore," he said. "I will bring you some food so you can grow big again." + +The goose smiled and said, "Thank you, little boy. You are very kind." And so, the little boy brought the goose some food every day. The goose ate and ate and grew bigger and bigger. Soon, the goose was bigger than ever before. The little boy was happy to see the goose so big and the goose was happy too. They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny was very lonely because it had no friends to play with. One day, the bunny found a shiny pan in the grass. The bunny was so happy to find something new to play with. It started to hop around with the pan in its paws. The bunny played with the pan all day long and was no longer lonely. From that day on, the bunny and the pan were best friends and hopped around together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she accidentally broke her favorite toy car. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, her mommy came to her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can fix your toy car with some glue." Lily was very happy to hear that and watched as her mommy used the glue to fix the car. + +After that, Lily learned a lesson. She didn't want her toys to break again, so she started taking better care of them. She wasn't lazy anymore and made sure to put them away nicely after she was done playing. + +From that day on, Lily knew that if something broke, she could always fix it with some glue. And she also knew that taking care of her things was important, so they wouldn't break again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, black dog named Max. One day, Lily got a letter in the mail. She was so excited! She ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, I got a letter! Can you help me read it?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, Lily. Let's sit down and read it together." The letter said that Lily's favorite book was going to be delivered to her house. Lily was so happy! She loved that book so much. + +A few days later, the mailman came to their house and delivered the book. Lily was so excited! She hugged the mailman and said, "Thank you for bringing me my book!" The mailman smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. Have a great day!" + +Lily ran inside and opened the book to the first page. She read it with Max by her side. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little duck who loved to play. One day, he saw a creek and decided to go for a swim. He splashed and played until he got tired. Then he saw a funny-looking bug and decided to follow it. + +The bug led the little duck to a big field where he saw a group of animals marching. The little duck wanted to join in, so he started to march too. They marched and marched until they reached the end of the field. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw a big storm coming. The animals quickly ran back to their homes, but the little duck didn't know where to go. Then he remembered the creek where he had been playing earlier. He ran as fast as he could and reached the creek just in time. The storm passed and the little duck was safe. From that day on, he knew that he should always be careful and listen to his instincts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cookies and ate them every day. One day, her mom made a big batch of cookies and told Lily she could only have one. But Lily was angry and wanted more cookies. She tried to stretch her arms to reach the cookie jar on the counter, but she was too short. + +Suddenly, her mom came into the kitchen and saw Lily trying to reach the cookies. She wasn't angry, but she wanted to teach Lily a lesson. She said, "Lily, if you ask nicely, I will give you another cookie." Lily realized that being angry wasn't going to get her what she wanted, so she asked her mom politely. Her mom gave her another cookie, and Lily was happy. From then on, she learned that stretching her arms wasn't the only way to get what she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse who lived in a cozy burrow. One day, the mouse smelled some yummy cheese coming from a pipe nearby. He wanted to eat the cheese so badly, but he knew it was a bad idea to go into the pipe. + +But the mouse couldn't resist the smell of the cheese, so he went into the pipe. He ate and ate until he was full, but when he tried to leave, he realized he was stuck. He tried to escape, but he couldn't get out. + +Days passed and the little mouse was still stuck in the pipe. He was hungry, scared, and lonely. Eventually, he became too weak to try to escape anymore. Sadly, the little mouse passed away in the pipe, never to see his cozy burrow again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, he was playing with his toy car when his mom came in and said, "Timmy, it's time for lunch." + +Timmy replied, "Okay, Mommy." He imagined that his toy car was a real car and he was driving it to a restaurant. + +After lunch, Timmy wanted to play with his favorite toy, a thin plastic sword. He pretended to be a brave knight fighting a dragon. Suddenly, he saw a flame on the candle his mom had lit. + +"Mommy, there's a flame!" Timmy shouted. His mommy quickly blew out the candle and said, "Good job, Timmy. You are very observant." + +Timmy felt proud of himself for being so helpful. He continued to imagine himself as a brave knight, protecting his home from any danger that might come his way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy car that she loved to play with. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her car. + +At the park, Lily met a boy named Jack. Jack asked if he could play with her car, and Lily said yes. But when Jack tried to play with the car, it broke. Lily was sad and embarrassed. + +Jack said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to break your car. I promise I'll be more reliable next time." Lily forgave Jack and they became friends. They spent the rest of the day playing together, and Lily learned that it's okay to trust others and give them a second chance. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander around her backyard and explore. One day, she found an olive tree with lots of olives on it. She picked one and tasted it. It was yummy! + +Lily was so proud of herself for finding the olive tree. She showed her mommy and daddy and they were proud of her too. From that day on, Lily would often wander over to the olive tree and pick some olives to eat. + +One day, Lily's friends came over to play. She showed them the olive tree and they were so proud of her for finding it. They all picked some olives and ate them together. Lily was happy to share her special discovery with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the park for a picnic. They brought a big blanket and some yummy sandwiches. Lily's mommy made a pretty sandwich with cheese and ham for her. + +After they finished eating, Lily's mommy told her they were going to buy some ice cream. Lily was very excited! She loved ice cream. They walked to the ice cream truck and Lily saw a pretty pink ice cream cone. She asked her mommy if she could have it, but her mommy said they didn't have enough money to buy it. + +Lily was sad, but her mommy told her not to worry. They went back to the blanket and played some games. Suddenly, they heard a jingling sound. It was the ice cream truck! The driver had accidentally given them the wrong change and gave them enough money to buy the pretty pink ice cream cone. Lily was so happy and enjoyed her treat with her mommy. From that day on, she knew that good things can happen when you least expect it. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy boat in the bathtub. One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he had eaten all of his vegetables. Timmy told a lie and said he had, but his mom knew he was lying. + +Later that day, Timmy went to the park with his boat. He saw a duck swimming in the pond and wanted to play with it. Timmy put his boat in the water, but it started to float away. Timmy was sad, but then he saw the duck swimming towards his boat. The duck pushed the boat back to Timmy and he was happy again. + +Timmy learned that it's always better to tell the truth and that ducks can be helpful friends. From that day on, Timmy always ate his vegetables and played with his boat in the park with his new duck friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big tower. It was so tall that it touched the sky. One day, a little bird flew up to the top of the tower. It was confused and didn't know how to get back down. Suddenly, the bird sneezed and fell off the tower. But don't worry, it had a soft landing in a big pile of leaves. The bird was okay and flew away happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, while they were playing, they saw a big dog. The dog started to chase them, and they had to run away. + +Timmy's friend, Billy, got scared and started to cry. But Timmy stood his ground and decided to fight the dog. He picked up a stick and swung it at the dog. The dog froze for a moment, then ran away. + +Timmy felt very brave and proud of himself. He was happy that he could protect his friends from the dog. From that day on, Timmy and his friends played outside, knowing that they could handle anything that came their way. +Once upon a time, there was a raven. The raven had wide wings and flew high in the sky. One day, the raven saw two other birds fighting. The raven wanted to help, so it called out to them to stop. The two birds listened and stopped fighting. The raven then asked them to unite and be friends. The two birds agreed and became friends. From that day on, the raven was happy knowing that it had helped unite two friends. +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl named Lily. She had a jar full of shiny rocks that she found in the park. One day, Lily wanted to show her friends how she could perform a magic trick with the rocks. She poured the rocks into the jar and said some magic words. Suddenly, the rocks turned into colorful candies! Her friends were so happy and they all said, "Wow, Lily! That was amazing!" From that day on, Lily loved performing magic tricks with her jar of rocks. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks all day long. One day, while playing outside, Timmy saw a little bird that fell from its nest. Timmy knew he had to rescue the bird and take care of it until it could fly again. + +As Timmy was walking back to his house with the bird, he saw a big building with bars on the windows. It was a jail! Timmy felt sorry for the people inside the jail and wondered why they were there. + +When Timmy got home, he showed his mom the little bird and told her about the jail he saw. His mom explained to him that sometimes people do bad things and go to jail as a punishment. Timmy felt even more sorry for the people in jail and hoped they would learn from their mistakes and be good again. + +From that day on, Timmy always looked out for animals and people who needed help. He knew that rescuing someone or something could make a big difference in their life. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly chicken named Chuck. Chuck lived on a farm with his friends, the cows and the pigs. One day, Chuck wanted to play hide-and-seek with his friends. + +Chuck asked the cows, "Can we play hide-and-seek?" + +The cows replied, "Yes, we can play hide-and-seek. But where should we put the haystack?" + +Chuck said, "Let's put the haystack behind the barn!" + +So, they put the haystack behind the barn and started to play hide-and-seek. Chuck was very good at hiding and won the game. Everyone had a lot of fun and Chuck was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved watching films. She always watched her favorite films on her high bed. One day, Lily's mom came into her room with a new film. "Lily, do you recognize this film?" her mom asked. + +Lily shook her head no. "What's it about?" she asked. + +"It's about a little girl who goes on an adventure to find treasure," her mom said. + +Lily's eyes got big with excitement. "Can we watch it now?" she asked. + +"Of course!" her mom said, and they snuggled up together on Lily's high bed to watch the film. They laughed and gasped as the little girl in the film went on her adventure. + +After the film was over, Lily turned to her mom and said, "That was the best film ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and jump on her bed. One day, her mom brought home a new piece of furniture - a big, brown couch. Lily was so excited to sit on it and play on it. + +But her mom told her to be gentle with the new couch, and to not jump on it or spill anything on it. Lily didn't understand why, so her mom sat her down and they had a discussion about taking care of their furniture. + +Her mom explained that furniture is important and expensive, and that we need to take care of it so it can last a long time. Lily understood and promised to be gentle with the new couch. + +From then on, Lily took good care of all of their furniture and made sure to be gentle with it. She learned that taking care of things is important and shows that we are responsible. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a very special toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy's toy car broke and he was very sad. His mommy tried to fix it, but it was no use. + +Timmy's daddy came home from work and saw how sad Timmy was. Daddy said he would fix the car and Timmy was very happy. Daddy took the car apart and saw that a piece of copper was broken. Daddy explained to Timmy that copper is a very important metal and that it made the car go. + +Daddy fixed the car and it was as good as new. Timmy was so happy and thanked his daddy for being so dependable. The next day, Timmy took his car to show his friends, but he accidentally left it at the park. When he went back to get it, the car was gone. Timmy was very sad again and wished he had never left it behind. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In the jungle, there lived a zebra. The zebra was black and white. One day, a lion came to the jungle. The lion was very hungry. He wanted to bite the zebra. The zebra ran away from the lion. The zebra was scared. The lion chased the zebra. The lion's roar was harsh. But the zebra was fast. The zebra ran and ran until it was safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and would twirl around the house all day long. One day, her mommy suggested that she should take dance lessons to get even better. + +Lily was so excited and went to her first dance class. But when she saw the other girls, she felt sad because they were all skinny and she felt fat. She didn't want to dance anymore. + +Her dance teacher noticed and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her how she felt and the teacher said, "Lily, it doesn't matter what your body looks like. What matters is how you feel when you dance. You should dance because it makes you happy." + +From that day on, Lily danced with all her heart and didn't care about what anyone else thought. She learned that it's important to do what makes you happy and not worry about what others think. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink juice and always asked her mom for some. One day, her mom warned her not to drink too much juice or she would get a tummy ache. + +Lily didn't listen and drank too much juice. She started to feel sick and her tummy hurt. She cried out to her mom, "My tummy hurts!" + +Her mom was patient and told her to lie down and rest. She gave her some water to drink and rubbed her back. Lily felt better and learned to listen to her mom's warnings. From that day on, she only drank a little bit of juice at a time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to jog in the park with his mommy. One day, Timmy saw a butterfly and he ran after it. But he was careless and he tripped and fell down. He started to cry because he had torn his pants. + +His mommy came over and asked, "What happened, Timmy?" + +"I fell down and tore my pants," Timmy said while still crying. + +"Don't worry, Timmy. We'll go home and change your pants," his mommy said while wiping his tears away. + +Timmy felt better and they continued their jog in the park. The butterfly flew away, but Timmy didn't care because he was happy to be jogging with his mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Jack. He had a shiny shield that he used to protect himself from bad guys. One day, a naughty dragon came and tried to steal all the treasure from the kingdom. Jack used his shield to defend himself from the dragon's fiery breath. + +The dragon was very big and scary, but Jack was very brave. He swung his sword and fought the dragon with all his might. The dragon tried to fly away, but Jack was too fast. He chased the dragon and finally defeated him. + +Everyone in the kingdom was very happy and they cheered for Jack. They gave him a big feast and lots of treasure. Jack was very proud of himself and he knew that he had done a good job. From that day on, he always carried his shield with him, just in case another naughty dragon came to attack. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, while she was playing with her friends, her mom called her inside for lunch. + +When Lily sat down at the table, her mom asked her a question. "Lily, do you want a sandwich or some soup?" Lily thought for a moment and decided she wanted soup. + +As she ate her soup, Lily's older brother came home from school. He was carrying a big math book and looked very tired. "What's wrong?" Lily asked. "I had a hard math test today," her brother replied. + +After lunch, Lily went back outside to play. It was a hot day and she started to feel thirsty. She went to her mom and asked for some water. Her mom gave her a cold glass of water and Lily felt much better. + +As the sun started to set, Lily's mom called her inside for dinner. She had made spaghetti, which was Lily's favorite. As they ate, Lily's brother asked her a question about her day. Lily told him all about playing outside, eating soup, and getting a cold glass of water. It was a happy day for Lily and her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird with big wings. She loved to fly high in the sky and see all the pretty things below. One day, she flew over a big house with a shiny car in the driveway. "Wow, that car is so expensive!" she chirped. + +Just then, a little girl came out of the house and saw the bird. "Hello little birdie, what are you doing up there?" she asked. "I'm flying and seeing all the pretty things," replied the bird. + +The little girl smiled and said, "I wish I could fly like you and see all the pretty things too." The bird flew down and perched on the girl's shoulder. "You don't need wings to see the pretty things," she said. "You just need to look around and appreciate what you have." The little girl smiled and thanked the bird for her wise words. From that day on, she made sure to always take a moment to see the beauty around her. +Once upon a time, there was a humble bunny named Benny. Benny loved to collect folders with pictures of carrots in them. One day, Benny was playing with his folders when a big, scary fox appeared. The fox wanted to eat Benny and his folders! Benny knew he had to escape, so he hopped away as fast as he could. + +The fox chased Benny through the forest, but Benny was too quick for him. Finally, Benny found a safe spot to hide. He looked at his folders and saw that they were all torn and messy from his escape. Benny was sad, but he knew he was lucky to have escaped from the fox. From that day on, Benny kept his folders safe in his burrow, and he never played near the fox's den again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They loved to run and play. One day, they decided to have a race to see who was faster. They ran and ran until they reached a special place in the park. It was a good spot to rest and have a snack. + +After they ate, they decided to race again. This time, they ran even faster than before. They were both very good runners. When they reached the finish line, they were both happy. They didn't care who won because they had so much fun racing together. From that day on, they went to that special place in the park to race and play every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance in the rain. One day, while she was playing outside, she saw a big red lightning in the sky. She got scared and ran inside her house. + +Her mommy asked, "What's wrong, Lily? Why are you scared?" + +Lily said, "I saw a big red lightning in the sky. It was so scary." + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Lightning is just a big flash of light in the sky. It won't hurt you. Let's sing a song to make you feel better." + +Lily smiled and they sang a happy song together. She felt much better and went back outside to play in the rain. From that day on, she wasn't scared of lightning anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very happy because he was going to the park with his mommy. They got into the car and drove to the park. + +On the way to the park, Timmy's mommy stopped at a gas station to fill up the car with gas. Timmy asked his mommy what gas was and she explained that it was what made the car go. Timmy said "Oh, I trust you mommy". + +When they arrived at the park, Timmy saw his friends playing on the swings. He ran over to them and they all played together. Timmy's mommy watched them play and she was happy to see Timmy having fun with his friends. + +As it started to get dark, Timmy's mommy said it was time to go home. Timmy said goodbye to his friends and got into the car. He said "I had so much fun today mommy, thank you for taking me to the park". His mommy replied "I'm happy you had fun, Timmy. I trust that we will have many more fun days together". +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy wanted to build a big tower with his blocks, but he needed some glue to make it stick together. + +Timmy's mom gave him some glue, but she warned him to be careful and not to put it in his mouth. Timmy listened to his mom and used the glue to build his tower. + +After playing for a while, Timmy started to feel hungry. He went to his mom and asked her for a snack. His mom gave him a banana and reminded him to always listen to her and not to put things in his mouth that he shouldn't. + +Timmy learned that it's important to listen to his mom and to be careful with dangerous things like glue. He promised to always be a good listener and to never put anything in his mouth that he shouldn't. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug. The bug was very sleepy and wanted to rest. It crawled onto a big plate to take a nap. But then, a big hand came and took the plate away. The bug was scared and crawled away as fast as it could. But it was too late. The hand put the plate in the sink and turned on the water. The bug couldn't swim and got washed away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around. One day, she noticed that her dress was dirty and her waistband was too tight. + +Lily decided to clean her dress and asked her mommy to help her adjust her waistband. While they were doing that, they talked about how important it is to keep things clean and neat. + +Later that day, Lily's friends came over to play. They decided to unite and put on a dance show for their parents. Lily was so happy that her dress was clean and her waistband was comfortable. She danced and twirled with her friends, feeling so proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and dreamed of going on a safari. One day, her parents surprised her with a trip to Africa to see all the animals she loved. + +On the first day of the safari, Lily saw a lion. She felt fearful and wanted to go back to the hotel. Her mom asked her, "What's wrong, Lily?" Lily replied, "I'm scared of the lion." Her dad questioned her, "Do you want to go back to the hotel?" Lily shook her head and said, "No, I want to see more animals." + +As they continued on the safari, Lily saw elephants, giraffes, and zebras. She was no longer fearful and was happy to see all the animals. When they returned to the hotel, Lily told her parents, "I had so much fun on the safari. Can we go again tomorrow?" Her parents smiled and said, "Of course, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a woman who loved to fly. She had big wings and would soar through the sky, feeling free as a bird. One day, she hurt her wing and couldn't fly anymore. She was sad and missed the feeling of the wind in her hair. + +But then, a kind friend came to visit and brought a special ointment. The woman put it on her hurt wing and waited. After a little while, she felt a tingle and suddenly her wing was better! She could fly again! + +From then on, the woman was extra careful when she flew. She didn't want to hurt her wing again. But she was happy and grateful to be able to soar through the sky once more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, she found a note on the ground. It said, "Hello Lily, I love your singing voice!" She was so happy and wanted to thank the person who wrote it. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, someone wrote me a note and it said I sing good!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Lily. Did you want to speak to the person who wrote it?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, please!" + +So, Lily went to the park and saw a boy sitting on a bench. She went up to him and said, "Did you write me a note?" The boy smiled and said, "Yes, I did. You have a beautiful voice!" Lily was so happy and thanked him. + +But then, the boy burped and it was very disgusting. Lily covered her nose and said, "Eww, that's stinky!" The boy laughed and said sorry. Lily giggled and said, "It's okay. You still wrote me a nice note!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she was playing with her favorite toy when it broke. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can you repair my toy please?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, let me get my tools." Her mom fixed the toy and Lily was so happy. + +Later that day, Lily's skin felt dry, so her mom put lotion on her arms and legs. Lily felt much better and thanked her mom. + +As the day went on, Lily's mom started acting crazy. She was yelling and throwing things. Lily didn't understand why her mom was acting this way. She tried to talk to her, but her mom wouldn't listen. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom collapsed on the floor. Lily didn't know what to do. She tried to wake her up, but her mom wouldn't move. She remembered her toy being repaired and thought maybe her mom needed to be repaired too. But it was too late. Lily's mom had passed away. +Once upon a time, there was a driver. He drove a big car that went very fast. One day, he was driving on a deep road. Suddenly, he felt something twist in the car. He tried to stop, but he couldn't. The car went off the road and crashed into a tree. + +The driver was hurt and couldn't move. He tried to call for help, but no one came. It was getting dark and he was scared. He wished he had never driven on that deep road. Eventually, he closed his eyes and fell asleep. + +The next day, some people found the car and the driver. They tried to help him, but it was too late. The driver had died in the crash. Everyone was sad and wished they could have helped him sooner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and go on adventures. One day, Timmy went to the beach and saw a big ship in the water. He wanted to go on the ship, but it was too far away. + +Timmy saw a man walking by and asked him, "Can you help me get on the ship?" The man said, "Sure, but first we need to tie this rope to the dock." Timmy helped the man tie the rope and they got on the ship. + +On the ship, Timmy met a boy named Billy. Billy had a lot of toys, but he didn't want to share them with Timmy. Timmy thought Billy was being selfish. Timmy said, "Sharing is caring. Let's play together and have fun!" Billy realized Timmy was right and they became friends. They played with their toys and went on adventures together on the ship. It was a great day for Timmy and Billy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy and daddy. While playing on the swings, Lily saw a bird in the sky. She pointed and said, "Look, mommy! Birdie!" + +Mommy answered, "Yes, Lily. That's a bird. It's flying high in the sky." + +Lily smiled and continued to play. Suddenly, she saw a butterfly. She pointed and said, "Look, daddy! Pretty butterfly!" + +Daddy answered, "Yes, Lily. That's a butterfly. It's a normal sight to see in the park." + +Lily giggled and continued to play, happy to see all the different animals and sights at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with blocks and build towers. One day, he decided to build the biggest tower ever! But it was hard work and he struggled to stack the blocks on top of each other. + +Just when he thought he couldn't do it, his mom came in and showed him a useful trick. She helped him balance the blocks and soon they had built a very tall tower. Timmy was so happy and proud of himself! + +From that day on, Timmy knew that when he struggled, he could always ask for help and learn something useful. And he continued to build even bigger and better towers! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with cardboard boxes. He would use them to make forts and castles. But one day, Timmy's cardboard box got very dirty and disgusting. + +His mom saw the dirty box and said, "Timmy, that box is so dirty. We need to wash it." So, Timmy and his mom took the box outside and washed it with soap and water. + +After they washed the box, it was no longer disgusting. In fact, it was shiny and clean! Timmy was so happy and he used the box to make a new castle. From that day on, Timmy knew that washing things could make them better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, it's time to take a shower." + +Lily said, "I don't want to take a shower. I want to play!" + +Mommy said, "But Lily, taking a shower is important. It helps us stay clean and healthy. I care about your health." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, I'll take a shower. But can you turn on the light? I don't like the dark." + +Mommy smiled and turned on the light. Lily took a nice warm shower and felt much better afterwards. She realized that even though she didn't want to take a shower, it was important and her mommy cared about her. +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted some cheese. He went to his friend, the cat, and asked, "Can you please give me some cheese?" The cat replied, "I will give you cheese if you help me cut my nails." + +Timmy agreed and helped the cat cut his nails. After that, the cat gave Timmy some cheese. Timmy was very happy and ate the cheese quickly. Suddenly, he saw a small bottle of ink and asked the cat, "What is this small black thing?" + +The cat replied, "That is ink. It is used to write and draw things." Timmy was very curious and asked the cat if he could try it. The cat gave him a small piece of paper and Timmy used the ink to draw a small picture of himself. + +The cat was very impressed and said, "Wow, Timmy! You are very talented!" Timmy was very happy and thanked the cat for the cheese and the ink. From that day on, Timmy and the cat became very good friends and always helped each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in his backyard with his toys. One day, he found a pit in the ground. It was a small hole where ants were living. Timmy thought it was very interesting and watched the ants for a while. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her mail a letter. Timmy was excited because he had never been to the post office before. They walked to the post office together and Timmy saw how the mailman put letters in the mailbox. + +On their way back home, they heard a noisy car driving by. It was a big truck that was delivering packages to the stores. Timmy was amazed by the sound it made. When they arrived home, Timmy told his dad all about his adventure. He was happy he got to see the mailman and the noisy truck. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a pretty flower in the garden. She wanted to pick it, but it was too high for her to reach. + +Suddenly, her dad came and helped her. He turned her around so she could reach the flower. Lily was so happy! She smelled the flower and it smelled so pretty. + +After a while, Lily and her dad got thirsty. They went inside to get some water. They drank the water and it was so refreshing. They felt better and went back outside to play. From that day on, Lily always remembered the pretty flower and the refreshing water. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and drink her favorite juice. One day, Lily's mom gave her a cup of juice that was very dark in color. Lily wondered what kind of juice it was, but she took a sip anyway. + +To her surprise, the juice tasted like her favorite fruit! Lily asked her mom what kind of juice it was and her mom told her that it was grape juice. From that day on, Lily loved grape juice and would always ask for it whenever she was thirsty. + +As the sun began to set, Lily's mom called her inside for dinner. Lily was sad to leave her fun outside but was excited to eat her favorite meal. She drank her grape juice with her dinner and felt happy and content. Lily went to bed that night dreaming about playing outside with her friends and drinking her favorite juice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sunshine. One day, her mommy asked her to help with the lawn. Lily didn't like the lawn because it was ugly and had lots of weeds. + +"I don't want to help with the lawn," Lily said. + +"But we need to order some new seeds to make it pretty again," mommy replied. + +Lily didn't understand what "order" meant, but she knew she didn't like the ugly lawn. So, she decided to help her mommy. They worked hard pulling the weeds and planting new seeds. + +A few weeks later, the lawn started to look beautiful with lots of flowers and green grass. Lily was so happy she helped her mommy order the new seeds. She learned that even though something may seem ugly at first, with a little work and love, it can become beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He was very huge and lived in the jungle. One day, he ate a lot of leaves and got very sleepy. He lay down and started to yawn. + +As he was sleeping, a little monkey came by. The monkey had some glue and wanted to play a trick on the elephant. He put glue on the elephant's trunk and ran away. + +When the elephant woke up, he tried to move his trunk but it was stuck! He tried and tried but couldn't get it off. He asked his friends, the other animals in the jungle, for help. They all tried to pull the trunk off, but it wouldn't budge. Finally, the monkey came back and saw what had happened. He felt bad and used some water to unstick the elephant's trunk. The elephant was very happy and thanked the monkey. From then on, they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, her uncle came to visit. He was very dirty and had not taken a bath in a long time. Lily's mom told her to stay away from him because he was filthy. + +Lily didn't understand why her mom said that, so she went to play with her uncle. They pretended to be pirates on a big ship. They had so much fun, but then her uncle started to act strange. He started to yell and throw things around. + +Lily got scared and ran to her mom. Her mom called the police and they took her uncle away. Lily was sad and confused. She asked her mom why her uncle acted that way. Her mom explained to her that sometimes people get sick and need help. From that day on, Lily never played pretend with her uncle again. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Lucky. Lucky had a soft brown skin and loved to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Lucky was playing in the park with his friend, a little girl named Lily. + +Lily said to Lucky, "Let's play hide and seek! You hide first and I'll find you!" Lucky wagged his tail and ran to hide behind a tree. Lily searched high and low, but she couldn't find Lucky anywhere. Lucky was very good at hiding! + +Finally, after a long time, Lily found Lucky behind the tree. "You're so good at hiding, Lucky!" she said. Lucky barked happily and licked Lily's face. They played all day and had lots of fun. Lucky was a lucky dog to have such a good friend like Lily! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb trees. One day, he climbed a tall tree and saw a big engine. It was very smelly! + +Timmy: "What's that smelly thing?" + +Man: "That's an engine. It makes things go." + +Timmy: "Can I climb on it?" + +Man: "No, it's not safe to climb on engines." + +Timmy was sad he couldn't climb on the smelly engine, but he was happy he got to see it. He climbed down the tree and went home, dreaming of climbing on a big, smelly engine one day. +Once upon a time, there was a mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cheese. He would eat cheese for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One day, Timmy saw a big piece of cheese in a trap. He wanted to eat it, but he was scared to go near the trap. + +Timmy's friend, a rabbit named Benny, dared him to go get the cheese. Timmy was scared, but he didn't want to be called a scaredy-cat, so he went to get the cheese. When he got there, he saw that the cheese was stuck in the trap. He tried to get it out, but his tail got stuck too! + +Benny came to help Timmy get out of the trap. They both learned that it's not good to be dared to do something dangerous. It's better to be safe and not bald like Timmy almost was. They shared the cheese and lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a shiny silver necklace that she loved to wear. One day, she put it in a drawer and forgot about it. The necklace sat there for many months until it started to rot. + +Lily didn't know what was happening to her necklace because she was ignorant about how things can change over time. When she finally found it again, she was sad to see that it had turned black and was no longer shiny. + +But then, her mommy explained to her that sometimes things can rot or change colors if they are not taken care of properly. Lily learned a valuable lesson and promised to take better care of her special silver necklace from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a peach tree with lots of yummy peaches on it. She wanted to eat one, but she was too small to reach them. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw her trying to climb the tree. "Lily, what are you doing?" she asked. + +"I want a peach, but I can't reach them," Lily replied. + +Her mom realized that Lily was becoming more independent and wanted to do things on her own. So, she helped her get a peach from the tree. Lily was so happy and thanked her mom. + +From then on, Lily would try to do things on her own, but she knew it was okay to ask for help when she needed it. And every time she ate a peach, she remembered the day her mom helped her and realized how lucky she was to have such a great mom. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy had a small wagon that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy went to the park with his wagon. He saw many toys there and he wanted them all. But he only had his small wagon. + +Timmy had to choose which toy he wanted to play with. He thought and thought and finally, he chose a small ball. Timmy played with the ball and had lots of fun. He realized that sometimes it's better to choose one thing and enjoy it, rather than wanting everything and not being happy. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to choose wisely and be happy with what he had. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved cars. He had a red toy automobile that he played with every day. One day, Timmy went for a ride with his mom in her car. They stopped at the store and Timmy saw a helpful man in a yellow vest. The man helped them find what they needed and then Timmy's mom paid for it. + +As they were driving home, Timmy noticed a bird trying to escape from a cat. He said, "Mommy, we have to help the bird!" So they stopped the car and scared the cat away. The bird flew away safely and Timmy was very happy that they were able to help. When they got home, Timmy ran to get his red automobile and played with it until he fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat blueberries because they were so yummy. Her mommy always bought her a lot of blueberries because they were very healthy for her. + +One day, Lily and her mommy went for a walk in the park. They saw a lot of trees, flowers, and birds. Lily saw a big tree with a lot of blueberries on it. She wanted to climb the tree to get some blueberries, but it was too high. + +Then, they met a kind lady who had a basket full of blueberries. She gave some to Lily and her mommy. They were so happy and thanked the lady. The blueberries were so rich and juicy. Lily ate all of them and felt very full. She couldn't wait to go to the park again and find more blueberries. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write on her paper with her crayons. One day, her mom asked her what she wanted for dinner. Lily said, "I want steak, please." + +Her mom cooked the steak and gave it to Lily, but she didn't like it because it was too dry. She said to her mom, "Mommy, this steak is too dry. Can you please make it juicy?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, I can make it juicy. But first, can you write your name on this paper for me?" Lily took the paper and wrote her name in big letters. She was so proud of herself. + +After Lily wrote her name, her mom made the steak juicy and delicious. Lily ate it all up and was very happy. She said, "Thank you, mommy. I love you." And her mom said, "I love you too, my little girl." +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to sail on his yacht. His yacht was big and blue, and it was very reliable. That means it always worked well and never broke down. + +One day, the man went sailing with his friends. They saw some birds flying in the sky, and the man had an idea. He took out his toy gun and pretended to shoot the birds. + +But then, the man accidentally dropped his toy gun into the water! He was sad because he loved that toy gun. But his friends told him not to worry, and they all had fun sailing on the reliable yacht. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run fast in the park with her dog, Max. One day, Lily's mom gave her a note to plan a fun day with her friends. Lily was so excited that she ran fast to her room to write down her ideas on the note. + +Lily thought about all the fun things they could do, like playing with dolls and drawing pictures. She planned to have a tea party with her friends and eat yummy snacks. She wrote all her ideas on the note and showed it to her mom. + +Her mom was so proud of Lily for planning such a fun day. They invited all her friends and had a great time playing games and eating snacks. Lily was happy that her plan worked out and everyone had a good time. From that day on, Lily loved planning fun things to do with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While she was playing, she saw a skeleton on the ground. It looked scary, but Lily wanted to be brave. + +Lily asked her friend, "What is that?" +Her friend replied, "It's a skeleton. It's the bones of a person who lived a long time ago." + +Lily was curious and wanted to touch it, but it was dirty. She said, "I want to clean it." + +Her friend said, "You're not strong enough to move it." + +Lily tried anyway and with all her might, she moved the skeleton to a clean spot. She then cleaned it with a cloth and some water. When she was done, the skeleton looked shiny and new. + +Lily felt proud of herself for being brave and strong enough to clean the skeleton. She went home happy, knowing that she had accomplished something great. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends found an enormous box in the park. They were so excited to see what was inside. Timmy's friend Johnny said, "Let's open it!" + +But Timmy remembered what his mom told him about being careful. "Wait, let's make sure it's safe first," Timmy said. He looked at the box and saw a lock on it. "It's locked. Maybe we shouldn't open it," Timmy said. + +His friends were disappointed, but Timmy explained to them that sometimes things are locked for a reason. They decided to leave the box alone and went to play something else. Timmy felt proud of himself for being responsible and making the right choice. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful and think before we do something. Sometimes things are locked for a reason, and it's better to be safe than sorry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One Sunday morning, she woke up feeling very hungry. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I'm hungry. Can we have pancakes for breakfast?" + +Her mom replied, "Sure, Lily. Let's go to the kitchen and make some pancakes." They went to the kitchen and started making pancakes. While they were cooking, Lily saw a butterfly outside and ran to catch it. + +She chased the butterfly around the garden and finally caught it. When she came back inside, the pancakes were ready. They sat down to eat and Lily said, "Mommy, I'm glad I caught the butterfly, but I'm even happier we made pancakes together. It's nice to spend time with you." + +The moral of the story is that catching things can be fun, but spending time with loved ones is even more important. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in the big blue sea with his navy fish friends. One day, Nemo and his friends were swimming around when they saw a big, rough shark. The shark was very scary and made all the fish swim away. + +But Nemo didn't want to be scared anymore. He wanted to be brave like his friends. So, he decided to dance in front of the shark. Nemo danced and danced until the shark started to smile. The shark said, "You are a brave little fish. I won't hurt you or your friends anymore." + +Nemo learned that sometimes, being brave and dancing can make scary things go away. He was happy that he could help his friends feel safe again. From that day on, Nemo knew that he could do anything if he just danced his way through it. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweet. Tweet liked to fly around and sing a lot. One day, Tweet saw a big tree with a lot of ash on it. Tweet didn't know what ash was, but it looked like snow to her. She flew down to take a closer look. + +Suddenly, Tweet felt very tired and wanted to take a nap. She decided to take a nap on the tree with the ash. But when she woke up, she couldn't breathe. The ash had covered her and she couldn't fly away. She was very scared and tried to call for help, but it was too quiet. + +Poor Tweet was trapped and couldn't escape. She wished she had never taken a nap on that tree. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a weird house. He was always grumpy and never smiled. One day, a little girl came to his house and asked him why he was so sad. The old man told her that he had a pain in his leg that wouldn't go away, and he couldn't walk properly anymore. + +The little girl told the old man that her mommy was a doctor and maybe she could help heal his leg. The old man was hesitant at first, but he agreed to let the little girl take him to her mommy's clinic. The doctor took care of the old man's leg and gave him some medicine to make it better. + +After a few days, the old man's leg was healed, and he could walk without pain. He was so happy that he smiled for the first time in a long time. The little girl visited him again and saw that he was no longer grumpy. She learned that helping someone in need can make them happy and bring joy to their life. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Timmy saw a dragon in the sky. The dragon was big and red and had wings. Timmy was excited to see the dragon. + +"Mommy, mommy, look at the dragon!" Timmy shouted. + +His mommy looked up and saw the dragon too. She was worried that the dragon might hurt them. But Timmy wasn't worried at all. + +"Don't be worried, mommy. The dragon is my friend," Timmy said. + +His mommy smiled and watched as Timmy waved at the dragon. The dragon flew closer and closer until it was right above them. Timmy was so excited to meet his new friend. +Once upon a time, there were two little girls who looked exactly the same. They were twins! They loved to play together and do everything together. One day, they decided to paint a picture. + +The first twin picked up a brush and dipped it in the paint. She painted a big red apple on the paper. The second twin picked up a brush and dipped it in the paint. She painted a green pear on the paper. But something strange happened. The apple tasted sour and the pear tasted sweet! + +The twins were confused. They didn't understand why the paint tasted like fruit. But then they remembered that their mom had warned them not to eat the paint. They realized that they had accidentally used real fruit juice instead of paint! From that day on, they always made sure to use real paint when they painted pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends at the park. One day, a new boy came to play. His name was Max. Max was very shy and didn't talk to anyone. Lily tried to talk to him, but he just looked away. + +Later on, they played a game of soccer. Lily's team scored a goal, but Max's team didn't. Max got very upset and said he hated losing. Lily felt bad for him and tried to cheer him up. She told him that it's okay to lose sometimes and that they can try again next time. + +Max smiled and thanked Lily. From that day on, Max wasn't so shy anymore and even started talking to Lily and her friends. They all became good friends and played together every day. Lily was happy that she could help Max feel better and make a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the museum with his mommy. One hot day, they went to the museum to see the dinosaur bones. Timmy was so excited to see the big bones! + +When they got to the museum, Timmy saw a big sign that said "No Clapping". He asked his mommy why they couldn't clap. She explained that clapping could hurt the old things in the museum. Timmy understood and promised not to clap. + +As they walked through the museum, Timmy saw a little boy who was clapping. Timmy told him that he shouldn't clap because it could hurt the old things. The little boy got mad and said "I can do what I want!" Timmy didn't want to get in trouble, so he went to tell his mommy. + +His mommy talked to the little boy and explained why clapping was not allowed. The little boy understood and said sorry. Timmy was happy because he helped his mommy and the museum. They continued to look at the dinosaur bones and Timmy was very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to collect pretty rocks and shells. One day, she went to the beach with her mommy and daddy. She found many beautiful shells and rocks and put them in her bucket. + +When it was time to go home, Lily's mommy said, "Let's wrap your pretty shells and rocks in a towel so they don't break." Lily thought that was a great idea. + +On the way home, they stopped at a store to get some ice cream. Lily saw a boy with a disgusting bug in his hand. She said, "Ew, that bug is disgusting!" The boy laughed and said, "I like collecting bugs." Lily shook her head and said, "I like collecting pretty rocks and shells." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a bean that was stuck in the mud. She picked it up and decided to save it. + +Lily took the bean inside and put it in a small pot with some soil. She watered it every day and watched as it grew bigger and bigger. One day, her mom saw the bean and said, "Wow, Lily! You've done a great job saving this bean!" + +Lily felt proud of herself and smiled. She replied, "Thank you, Mommy. I was afraid the bean would be ashamed if it stayed in the mud. Now it's happy and growing!" +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant was very alert and always looked out for danger. One day, the ant saw a big crumb of bread and wanted to bring it back to the ant hill. So, the ant started to walk towards the bread. Suddenly, a big foot came down and almost squished the ant! But the ant was quick and managed to come back to the ant hill safely with the bread. The other ants were so happy and they all had a big feast together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly monkey who lived in a jungle. One day, he found a long vine and started to swing on it. He swung so high that he got scared and wanted to stop. But he didn't know how to stop swinging. Suddenly, he had an idea. He decided to reverse his swing and go back the other way. So, he did just that and landed safely on the ground. From that day on, he was very proud of himself for being so clever. +Once upon a time, there was a big and mighty lion. He lived in a jungle with many other animals. One day, the lion was feeling very sleepy. He let out a big yawn and decided to take a nap. + +While the lion was sleeping, a monkey came along and saw a hanger hanging from a tree. The monkey thought it would be fun to swing on the hanger. But as the monkey was swinging, the hanger broke and he fell on the lion's head. + +The lion woke up and was very angry. He roared at the monkey and chased him away. The other animals in the jungle were scared and ran away too. The lion was left all alone and very sad. He realized that he should have been more careful and not let his sleepiness make him grumpy. + +From that day on, the lion learned to control his temper and be more careful. But he was still sad because he lost all his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to sing and dance, and she was very happy when she did. One day, Lily wanted to sing in front of her friends at school, but she was scared. She didn't think she was good enough. + +Her mom told her that she was gifted and that she should trust herself. Lily listened to her mom and sang her heart out in front of her friends. They loved it! Lily felt so happy and proud of herself. + +From that day on, Lily kept singing and dancing, and she became very successful. She learned that when she trusted herself, she could do anything she wanted. The moral of the story is to always trust yourself and your talents. You never know what success you can achieve! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the woods. One day, she found a huge tent in the middle of the forest. She was so excited to go inside and see what was there. + +As she approached the tent, she saw a man with a bow and arrow. He was practicing his aim. "Hello there," Lily said. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm practicing my bow skills," the man replied. "Would you like to try?" + +Lily was a little scared, but she wanted to be brave. "Sure," she said. She picked up the bow and arrow and aimed at a target. To her surprise, she hit it right in the bullseye! + +The man was impressed. "You're a natural," he said. "Would you like to come inside my tent and see my collection of bows?" + +Lily was curious, so she followed him inside. There, she saw all kinds of bows and arrows from different countries. She even got to try on a bow that was as tall as she was! From that day on, Lily loved to practice her bow skills and visit the man in the tent. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the park with his mom. They saw a green tree and Timmy said, "Mommy, look at the green tree! It's so pretty." + +Suddenly, they heard a weak voice coming from the tree. "Help me," it said. Timmy and his mom looked up and saw a bird on a branch. "What's wrong?" Timmy asked. + +"I can't fly anymore because I hurt my wing," the bird said. "Can you please mark my nest so I can find my way back when I'm better?" + +Timmy and his mom marked the nest with a green ribbon and the bird thanked them. From that day on, every time they went to the park, they looked up at the tree and saw the bird flying strong again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her crayons and make pretty pictures. One day, she wanted to put her crayons away in their box. She looked around and found the box on her shelf. She opened the box and put each crayon inside. + +After she finished, she saw a big piece of paper on the floor. She picked it up and started to draw. She drew a zigzag line and then colored it in with her blue crayon. She liked the way it looked and showed it to her mom. Her mom said it was very pretty and asked if she was comfortable sitting on the floor. Lily said yes and continued to draw more pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with a perfect ceiling that was painted white. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she heard a noise. She looked up and saw a spider crawling on the perfect ceiling. + +Lily was scared of spiders, so she called for her mom. Her mom came and saw the spider too. She got a broom and gently swept the spider away. Lily was happy that the spider was gone and she could play again. + +From that day on, Lily always looked up at the perfect ceiling to make sure there were no more spiders. She was glad that she could see the ceiling without any creepy crawlers on it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her family. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help gather all the toys in the living room. Lily happily picked up all her toys and put them in a basket. + +After they finished gathering the toys, Lily's mom noticed a big spill on the floor. She asked Lily to grab the mop and clean it up. Lily had never used a mop before, but her mom showed her how to use it. Lily was proud of herself for learning something new. + +Later that day, Lily's older brother called her ignorant because she didn't know how to use the mop before. Lily didn't understand what ignorant meant, but she knew it didn't feel nice to be called that. Her mom explained to her that it meant not knowing something, and that it was okay to not know everything. Lily felt better and continued to play with her toys, happy to have helped her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her stuffed animals. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. They played on the swings and went down the slide. But then Lily saw a little bird on the ground. The bird was hurt and couldn't fly. Lily knew she had to help the bird. She picked it up and brought it to her mom. Her mom said they would take the bird to the vet to save it. Lily was happy she could help the bird. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to the store. Lily wanted to buy some new stuff for her room. She picked out a new stuffed animal and some pretty stickers. When they got home, Lily put her new stuff in her room. She was so happy to have new things. + +That night, Lily went to bed and it was very quiet. She liked it when it was quiet because she could hear the sound of her own heartbeat. She snuggled with her new stuffed animal and fell asleep. She dreamed about the little bird she saved and how happy it must be now. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went on a walk in the forest with her mommy. They found a big rock and Lily discovered something shiny on it. It was a copper penny! + +Lily was so happy to find the penny, but when she looked inside her pocket, it was empty. Her mommy told her that they could save the penny for later, and maybe find more things to add to their collection. + +Lily and her mommy continued their walk, and they found an empty bird's nest. Lily thought it was very interesting and asked her mommy if they could keep it. Her mommy said yes, and they added it to their collection. + +Lily was so excited to show her daddy all the things they found on their walk when they got home. She couldn't wait to discover more things on their next adventure in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong bear. He liked to sit in the sun and feel its warmth on his fur. One day, he met a little bunny who was sad. The bear hugged the bunny and made him feel better. They became friends and played together every day. + +But one day, the bear got very hungry. He looked at the bunny and thought he would make a tasty meal. The bear forgot about their friendship and chased the bunny. The bunny tried to run away, but the bear was too fast. The bear caught the bunny and ate him for dinner. + +The bear felt very bad after he ate his friend. He realized that being strong was not always a good thing. He wished he could hug the bunny again and make things right, but it was too late. From that day on, the bear never forgot the lesson he learned and never hurt anyone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing, a pigeon flew down and sat on the bench next to them. The pigeon was very popular with the other birds in the park, but Lily and her friends didn't like it. + +They tried to shoo the pigeon away, but it wouldn't leave. Lily got very upset and started to cry. Her friends didn't know what to do, so they just ignored the pigeon and continued playing. But Lily couldn't ignore it, she was scared it would poop on her. + +Finally, a kind old man came over and explained to Lily that the pigeon was just looking for food and wasn't going to hurt her. He showed her how to feed the pigeon and soon it flew away. Lily and her friends learned that sometimes it's better to be kind to others, even if they are different. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a pretty red poppy in the field. She picked it and held it in her hand. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise and got worried. She thought it might be a scary monster, but she was brave and decided to investigate. She walked towards the noise and saw a small bird hiding in the bushes. + +Lily felt happy that she solved the mystery and revealed the little bird. She showed the poppy to the bird and they became friends. From that day on, Lily and the little bird played together in the field, picking flowers and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a hairy dog named Max. Max loved to play in the spring. One day, Timmy decided to cut Max's hair. + +"Max, sit still. I need to cut your hair," Timmy said. + +Max wagged his tail and barked happily. + +Timmy took his scissors and carefully cut Max's hair. Max looked so different with his new haircut. + +"Wow, Max! You look great!" Timmy exclaimed. + +Max licked Timmy's face and they both went to play in the spring. They splashed in the water and had so much fun. Timmy was happy that Max was cool with his new haircut. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved her aunt, who was always very nice to her. One day, Lily's aunt came to visit and she looked very serious. Lily asked her what was wrong, and her aunt said she had to plan a big party for her friend. + +Lily wanted to help her aunt plan the party, so they sat down together and made a list of all the things they needed. They needed balloons, cake, and decorations. Lily was very excited to help her aunt, and they had a lot of fun planning the party together. + +Finally, the day of the party arrived and everything was ready. Lily's aunt was no longer serious, she was very happy and grateful for Lily's help. They had a great time at the party and Lily felt very proud of herself for being such a good helper. From that day on, Lily and her aunt planned many more parties together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a unique doll that she loved very much. One day, Lily's mom gave her a teaspoon to play with. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, mommy! This teaspoon is so shiny and pretty!" + +Lily's little brother, Jack, came to play with her. He saw the teaspoon and said, "What is that, Lily? Can I examine it?" Lily said, "Sure, Jack! You can look at it, but be careful not to drop it." + +Jack looked at the teaspoon carefully and said, "Wow, Lily! This teaspoon is so cool! Can I play with it too?" Lily thought for a moment and said, "Okay, Jack. But you have to be very careful with it, okay?" Jack nodded his head and said, "Okay, Lily. I will be careful." + +Lily and Jack played with the teaspoon together, pretending to cook and stir things. They had so much fun! When it was time for dinner, Lily's mom asked for the teaspoon back. Lily and Jack gave it back and said, "Thank you for letting us play with it, mommy. It was so much fun to examine and play with!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and talk to her mommy on the telephone. One day, Lily's mommy bought her a new toy telephone. It was shiny and red, and Lily was so happy to have it. + +But there was a problem. The toy telephone was very slow. When Lily tried to talk to her mommy, she had to wait a long time for her mommy to hear her. It made Lily sad. + +So, Lily's mommy took the toy telephone apart and fixed it. Now, it was fast and worked perfectly. Lily was so happy to have her toy telephone back and she could talk to her mommy without waiting for a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly cow named Betsy. Betsy loved to give milk to all her animal friends. One day, a little girl came to visit Betsy and asked for some milk. Betsy happily gave her some milk in a big cup. + +Suddenly, dark clouds covered the sky and it started to rain. The little girl was getting wet, so Betsy covered her with a big umbrella made of leaves. The little girl was so happy and thanked Betsy for being so friendly and kind. + +From that day on, Betsy and the little girl became the best of friends. Betsy would always give her milk and cover her with an umbrella whenever it rained. They lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was feeling sick and her mom wanted to check her temperature. Her mom took out a thermometer and put it under Lily's tongue. The thermometer beeped and her mom said, "You have a fever, Lily. We need to pack a bag and go to the doctor." + +Lily asked, "Is the doctor reliable?" Her mom replied, "Yes, the doctor is very reliable. He will help you feel better." They packed a bag with Lily's favorite stuffed animal and some snacks. They got in the car and drove to the doctor's office. + +At the doctor's office, the doctor checked Lily's temperature with a reliable thermometer. He said, "You have a little fever, Lily. I will give you some medicine to make you feel better." Lily took the medicine and went home to rest. She felt better the next day and played with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play with his ball and go for walks with his owner. One day, Max saw a little girl sitting on the sidewalk with a book. The girl looked sad, so Max tried to make her feel better. He wagged his tail and licked her hand. The girl smiled and petted Max. Max was happy he could help the girl feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim all day in the big ocean. One day, Nemo met a crab named Crabby. Crabby asked Nemo, "Do you want to play with me?" Nemo said, "Yes, I want to play with you!" + +Crabby and Nemo played hide and seek. Nemo hid behind a big rock and Crabby found him. Then, Crabby hid in a garage and Nemo found him. They played until it was dark outside. Nemo said, "I can't see anything, it's too dark." Crabby said, "Don't worry, I know where there is a light." + +They swam to a place where there was a big light. They saw lots of fish swimming around. Nemo said, "This is so much fun, I love swimming with you Crabby!" Crabby said, "I love swimming with you too, Nemo!" They swam and played until it was time for bed. They said goodnight and went to sleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He went on a camping trip with his family. They set up their tent in the woods near a river. Timmy loved being outside and playing with his toys. + +One day, Timmy's parents went for a walk and left him alone in the tent. Timmy got bored and wanted to play outside. But the tent zipper was stuck and he couldn't open it. He tried and tried, but it wouldn't budge. Timmy started to feel uncomfortable and scared. + +Just when Timmy thought he would be stuck in the tent forever, his parents came back and opened the zipper for him. Timmy was so happy to be outside again and play in the camp. He felt comfortable and safe with his family around. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always check the zipper before going inside the tent. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he was playing with his red car and he lost the cap that goes on top of it. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy's mom saw him looking sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her he lost the cap to his car. Mom said, "Let's go look for it together." They searched and searched until they found the cap under the couch. Timmy was so happy! + +He said, "Mommy, you're the best! You helped me match the cap to my car." Mom smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help. Now let's turn off the light and go to bed." Timmy said goodnight and went to sleep with his car and cap safely in his hands. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play. She had a big bed that she loved to jump on and make silly faces. One day, her little brother came into her room and asked to play with her. + +Lily was happy to have her brother join in on the fun. They played together, giggling and jumping on the bed. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and the bed began to tremble. + +"Uh oh, what's happening?" asked Lily's brother. + +"I don't know, but it's okay. Let's keep playing!" replied Lily, trying to be playful and not scared. + +The bed continued to shake, but they continued to play and laugh. Eventually, the shaking stopped and they both fell onto the bed, exhausted from all the fun they had. They looked at each other and smiled, happy to have each other to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy was feeling sick and his mom gave him some medicine to drink. But Teddy didn't want to drink it because it tasted yucky. His mom insisted that he drink it, so he did. + +After he drank the medicine, Teddy felt better. He was happy that he listened to his mom. Teddy's mom told him that it's important to be humble and listen to others when they know what's best for us. Teddy learned a good lesson that day and promised to always listen to his mom when she insisted on something. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a vine growing on the fence. She asked her mom, "What is that?" Her mom said, "That's a vine, Lily. It's a plant that grows up things." + +Lily was curious and wanted to touch the vine. She reached out her hand and gently touched it. Suddenly, the vine started to move! It was a rare type of vine that could move on its own. Lily was amazed and said, "Wow, it's alive!" + +The vine then bowed down to Lily and said, "Hello, little girl. I am a magical vine. I can grant you one wish." Lily was surprised and said, "Really? Can you make me a princess?" The vine nodded and said, "Your wish is my command." + +Suddenly, Lily was transformed into a beautiful princess. She had a crown on her head and a beautiful dress. She was so happy and said, "Thank you, magical vine!" The vine then disappeared and Lily went back inside her house, feeling like a true princess. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the circus with her parents. One day, she saw a big clown with a red nose and a funny hat. The clown was very generous and gave her a balloon. + +Lily was so happy that she said, "Thank you, Mr. Clown! You are very kind!" The clown smiled and said, "You're welcome, little girl. I love making children happy." + +Later, Lily and her parents watched the circus show. The acrobats did amazing tricks and the animals were very clever. But Lily's favorite part was when the clown came back on stage. He stepped on a banana peel and fell down. Lily laughed so hard that she almost fell off her seat. + +After the show, Lily said goodbye to the clown and went home with her parents. She couldn't wait to tell her friends about the funny clown and the balloon he gave her. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a new camera and she loved to take photos. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a pretty flower and wanted to take a photo of it. She said, "Mom, Dad, look at this flower! Can I take a photo of it with my new camera?" They said yes, so Lily took a photo of the flower. She was so happy with her new photo! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk in the forest with her mommy. They saw a deer with big antlers. The deer looked at them and Lily said, "Hi deer!" The deer didn't say anything back but just looked at them. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice from behind a tree. It was a man offering them some apples. "Would you like some apples?" he said. Lily's mommy said, "Yes, thank you!" The man gave them some apples and they continued their walk. + +After a while, it started to get dark and they decided to go back home. As they walked, Lily said, "That was a mild adventure!" Her mommy asked, "What do you mean?" Lily replied, "We saw a deer, got offered apples, and had a nice walk. It was mild, not too exciting, but still fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and wear his favorite red vest. One day, Timmy saw a dog in the park. He wanted to pet the dog, but the dog bit him! Timmy cried and ran away, but he still loved dogs. + +The next day, Timmy saw the same dog in the park. He remembered how the dog bit him, but he still wanted to pet him. Timmy showed compassionate love and petted the dog gently. The dog wagged his tail and licked Timmy's hand. + +But then, the dog got scared and bit Timmy again! This time, it was a bad bite and Timmy had to go to the hospital. Timmy learned that even though he loved dogs, he needed to be careful and not approach them too quickly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, Lily's mommy brought home a big, fluffy cushion. It was so big that Lily could hide behind it. + +Lily's mommy warned her not to make a mess with the cushion, but Lily forgot. She spilled her juice on the cushion and it became messy. "Oh no, mommy will be mad!" Lily said. + +Later that day, Lily's friends came over to play hide and seek. Lily hid behind the cushion, but her friends couldn't find her. Suddenly, Lily heard her mommy's voice. "I'm going to enter the room now," she said. Lily knew she had to clean up the cushion before her mommy saw the mess. + +Lily quickly wiped the cushion clean and her mommy didn't even notice. "Good job, Lily," her mommy said. "You're such a good helper." And from then on, Lily always remembered to clean up her messes. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play chess with his grandpa. One day, Timmy's grandpa came to visit, but he looked uncomfortable. Timmy asked his grandpa what was wrong, but he wouldn't say. + +As they started to play chess, Timmy heard a loud noise outside. It sounded like a dog barking. Timmy's grandpa heard it too and looked worried. Suddenly, the door burst open and a big dog ran into the room! + +Timmy was scared, but his grandpa stood up and used the chess board to scare the dog away. Timmy was so proud of his grandpa and they finished their game of chess with big smiles on their faces. From then on, Timmy always made sure to listen carefully for any strange noises he might hear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she found a big rock. It was very heavy, but she wanted to play with it. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can you help me lift the rock?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, let's do it together!" + +They lifted the rock and put it in a special spot in the garden. But then, they saw something strange. There was an unknown creature hiding under the rock! + +Lily said, "Mom, what is that?" + +Her mom replied, "I don't know, it's unknown to us. Let's leave it alone and let it go back to its home." + +So, they carefully put the rock back where they found it and let the unknown creature go back to its home. Lily was happy that they helped the unknown creature and she went back to playing in her garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to climb trees. One day, she saw a very tall tree and wanted to climb it. Her friend, Max, said, "Be careful, Lily! That tree is too high!" + +But Lily wanted to try anyway. She climbed and climbed until she reached the top. She was so happy and proud of herself. But then, she felt something strange in her lung. She started coughing and couldn't breathe properly. + +Max quickly ran to get help. The doctor told Lily that she had hurt her lung by climbing too high. From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to listen to her friends and not try things that might be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue was very tall and had beautiful blue feathers. One day, Blue met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily asked Blue, "Can you fly high?" + +Blue replied, "Yes, I can soar up in the sky!" + +Lily was amazed and asked, "How do you breathe up there without oxygen?" + +Blue explained, "Birds can breathe in the air, even high up in the sky. But humans need oxygen tanks to breathe up there." + +Lily was very happy to learn something new from Blue. They became friends and Blue would often come to visit Lily in her garden. They would talk and play together, and Blue would always make Lily smile with his beautiful feathers and his ability to soar high up in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with bubbles. She would blow them and watch them float up high in the sky. They looked so pretty and harmless. + +One day, Lily was blowing bubbles in the park when a big bully came over. He wanted to take her bubble wand. Lily didn't want to give it up, but the bully was bigger and stronger. "Surrender your bubble wand," he said. + +Lily didn't want to get hurt, so she surrendered her bubble wand. She felt sad and scared. She wished she had someone to help her. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her what happened to her bubble wand. Lily told her the story. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay to be scared, but it's not okay to let someone take what belongs to you. Next time, ask for help." + +The moral of the story is to always ask for help when you need it, and never surrender to bullies. +Once upon a time, there was a youth named Timmy. He was very attractive with his big smile and shiny hair. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day, but he never wanted to share them with his friends. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him a story about a kind boy who shared his toys with his friends. Timmy felt sad because he realized he wasn't being very nice to his friends. He decided to share his toys with them from now on. + +Timmy's friends were happy and played with him more often. Timmy felt good too because he knew he was doing the right thing. He learned that the number of toys he had didn't matter as much as being a good friend. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to play outside in the park. He had a big staff that he used to walk around with. One day, Tim saw a butterfly and he wanted to catch it. He ran after it, but he could not catch it. + +Tim saw his friend, Lily, and asked her for help. Lily said, "Let's try to catch it together." They worked together and caught the butterfly. The butterfly was warm and pretty. + +Tim and Lily learned that sometimes it's better to work together to catch something than to try to do it alone. They were happy they caught the butterfly and they let it go free. They knew it was better to share the warm feeling of happiness with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a big brother named Max. They loved to play together, but sometimes Max would take Lily's toys without asking. This made Lily very upset. One day, Lily told Max that she was worried he would take her favorite toy again. Max said he was sorry and promised not to take her toys anymore. Lily forgave him and they hugged. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy was working on her computer. She told Lily that she was trying to fix the network, but it wasn't working. Lily asked if she could help. Mommy said yes and showed Lily how to plug in the cords. Lily was very proud of herself for helping. Mommy thanked her and gave her a big hug. + +That night, Lily and Max were getting ready for bed. Max accidentally knocked over Lily's tower of blocks. Lily was upset and started to cry. Max said he was sorry and asked if she could forgive him. Lily thought about it and said yes. Max gave her a big hug and they went to sleep happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her bucket in the sand at the beach. One day, she went to the beach with her mom and dad. They all had a lot of fun playing together. + +But then, Lily's mom and dad had to go back home. Lily wanted to stay and play with her bucket, so they said she could stay for a little while longer. But while she was playing, she suddenly felt very sick. She started to suffer and cry. + +Lily's mom and dad rushed back to the beach, but it was too late. Lily had gotten very sick and had to go to the hospital. She was very unlucky that day. From then on, Lily never played with her bucket at the beach again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went outside to play in the yard. She saw a squirrel running up a tree. The squirrel had a thick tail and Lily thought it looked funny. + +Suddenly, Lily's mommy came outside and surprised her with a big bowl of ice cream. Lily was so happy and surprised that she dropped her toy. The squirrel saw the toy and ran down the tree to grab it. Lily was surprised again when the squirrel took her toy and ran away. + +Lily's mommy hugged her and they went inside to get another toy. Lily was still thinking about the squirrel with the thick tail and how it surprised her by taking her toy. She couldn't wait to tell her daddy about it when he came home from work. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite dress every day. It was a pretty pink dress with delicate flowers on it. + +One day, while playing outside, Lily accidentally tore the cord on her dress. She was very sad because she loved that dress so much. + +Her mom saw how sad she was and decided to fix the cord. She carefully sewed the delicate cord back onto the dress. Lily was so happy and grateful that she gave her mom a big hug. + +From that day on, Lily wore her favorite dress every day again. She was very careful with the delicate cord and made sure not to tear it again. And she lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to chew gum, especially the spicy kind. One day, she went to the store with her mom and saw a big bag of spicy gum. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said no. + +Lily was sad, but she didn't give up. She asked her mom if they could hold onto the bag while they looked at other things in the store. Her mom agreed, and they put the bag in their cart. + +As they were walking around the store, Lily saw a toy she really wanted. She begged her mom to buy it for her, but her mom said no again. Lily was disappointed, but then she remembered the bag of spicy gum. + +She ran back to the cart and grabbed the bag, holding it up for her mom to see. "Please, can I have this instead?" she asked. Her mom smiled and said yes, and Lily was so happy. She knew that sometimes, if you hold onto something and don't give up, good things can happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch every day. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to make his own sandwich. Timmy was excited to try! + +He took two slices of bread and spread peanut butter on one slice and jelly on the other. He put the slices together and took a big bite. It was delicious! Timmy was so proud of himself. He told his mom about his success making the sandwich. + +Later that day, Timmy went outside to play with his friends. The sun was shining and the weather was mild. They played tag and hide-and-seek. Timmy had so much fun with his friends. He felt happy and successful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went on a trip with her family to the beach. They stayed in a big house with lots of rooms. When they arrived, Lily helped her mom unpack all their bags. + +The next day, Lily and her dad went to the beach. They saw a big crane that was building something. Lily thought the crane was very cool. She watched it move heavy things around. + +On their way back to the house, Lily saw a cute little crab on the sand. She wanted to take it home with her, but her dad said they needed to leave it there so it could be with its family. Lily was sad, but she understood. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends on the street. One day, it started to snow and everything became white. Lily and her friends were so happy to see the snow. They made snowmen and had snowball fights. + +As the day went on, the snow became deeper and deeper. The street became harder to walk on. Lily's mom told her it was time to go inside and warm up. Lily was sad to leave her friends, but she knew it was too cold to stay outside. + +When Lily went back outside the next day, the snow had become slushy and the street was wet. She and her friends had fun jumping in puddles and splashing each other. Lily loved how the street looked after the snow had melted. It was shiny and clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the beach with his mommy and daddy. They would always make sandcastles together and play in the water. + +One day, Timmy's mommy asked him if he was ready to go to the shore. Timmy got very excited and said, "Yes, mommy! Let's go!" + +When they got to the shore, Timmy and his parents started making a big sandcastle. They used buckets and shovels to make the castle very tall. + +After they finished making the sandcastle, Timmy and his parents played in the water. They splashed and swam and had so much fun. Timmy loved going to the shore with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a big fountain in the park. It had lots of water that went up and down. The water seemed to be dancing in the sun. + +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. She saw the fountain and wanted to touch the water. Her mommy said, "No, Lily! The water isn't healthy to touch." + +Lily was sad and wanted to touch the water anyway. She said, "But mommy, the water seems so fun to play with!" + +Her mommy replied, "I know it seems fun, but it's not good for you. We can find something else to do that's safe and healthy." + +So, they went to play on the swings instead. Lily was happy to play on the swings and forgot about the fountain. She realized that sometimes things might seem fun, but they're not always good for you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat food with pepper on it because it made her sneeze and that was funny. One day, Lily was eating her peppered food when she saw a funny looking bug on the table. She thought it was a toy, but when she touched it, it crawled away. + +Lily started to think about where the bug came from and where it was going. She followed the bug outside and saw it crawling on a big leaf. Lily thought it was so cool to see the bug in its natural home. She decided to leave it alone and go back inside for some more peppered food. + +From then on, Lily always kept an eye out for funny bugs and thought about where they might be going. She loved to eat her peppered food and see what kind of funny things might happen. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on adventures with his family. One day, they decided to go on a hike in the woods. Timmy was very excited and enthusiastic about the adventure. + +Before they left, Timmy's dad gave him a map to carry. Timmy was so happy to carry the map because he felt like a big boy. As they walked through the woods, Timmy followed the map and led the way. He was very proud of himself for being a good navigator. + +After a while, they found a beautiful waterfall. Timmy was so happy that they found it and he wanted to stay there forever. But his mom said they had to go back home. Timmy was sad to leave, but he was still happy that he got to carry the map and lead the way on their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily found a shiny rock on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Ben. + +"Wow, that's a nice rock!" said Ben. + +Lily smiled and said, "I want to rub it and see if a genie comes out." + +Ben laughed and said, "That's silly, Lily. Genies aren't real." + +But Lily didn't give up. She closed her eyes and rubbed the rock with all her might. Suddenly, a number appeared on the rock. It was the number three! + +Lily and Ben were amazed. They didn't know what the number meant, but they knew it was special. They decided to keep the rock and show it to their other friends. From that day on, Lily and Ben knew that even the smallest things could bring them the most joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they went to the park to play. Lily saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. She asked her friend to tie a rope around the tree so she could climb up. + +After climbing the tree, Lily's friends wanted to have ice cream. They went to the ice cream truck, but it was very loud. Lily covered her ears because the noise hurt them. When they got their ice cream, Lily got a vanilla cone with lots of cream on top. It was delicious! + +As they finished their ice cream, Lily's friend said it was time to go home. Lily was sad because she wanted to play more. But she knew she could come back to the park and climb the tree again another day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at all the bugs. One day, she found a pretty butterfly with colorful wings. She wanted to keep it, but it was too small to hold. + +Lily asked her mom if they could print a picture of the butterfly so she could keep it forever. Her mom said yes and they printed a picture of the insect. Lily was so happy and she made sure to keep the picture clean and safe. + +From that day on, Lily loved to print pictures of all the bugs she found outside. She had a special folder where she kept them all, and she made sure to keep it clean too. Lily loved her bug collection and would show it to anyone who came to visit. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big sister named Sarah who loved to play tricks on him. One day, Sarah told Timmy to stick his finger in a hole in the wall. Timmy thought it was a good idea, but he was foolish to trust his sister. + +When Timmy put his finger in the hole, he couldn't get it out. He started to cry and called out for his sister. "Sarah, help me! I can't get my finger out," Timmy said. + +Sarah came over and saw Timmy's finger stuck in the hole. "You have to surrender, Timmy. I'll go get some soap to help you get it out," Sarah said. + +Timmy surrendered and waited patiently while Sarah got the soap. With a little bit of soap, Timmy's finger slipped out of the hole. Timmy learned not to trust his sister's tricks and to always be careful with his fingers. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, she found a big yellow flower with soft petals. She picked it and smelled it. It smelled so good! + +When she got home, her mommy let her play with some powder. It was a soft, yellow powder that smelled like flowers. Lily loved to sprinkle it on her hands and watch it float in the air. She even put some on her nose and giggled when it tickled. + +Later that day, Lily showed her flower and powder to her daddy. He smiled and said, "Wow, Lily, you found a beautiful flower and some pretty yellow powder. You're so lucky!" Lily felt happy and proud. She loved her flower and powder and knew she would always remember this special day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, she saw a big dog and got scared. Her mommy came and said, "Don't worry, I will protect you from the dog." + +Lily's mommy gave her a present, a toy puppy, to make her feel better. Lily loved her present and played with it all day. + +As they were leaving the park, Lily's mommy said, "You are growing up so fast and becoming more independent every day." Lily smiled and said, "I love you, mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a fireman. He was a brave man who helped people when there was a fire. One day, he got a call that there was a fire at a big building. He had to rush to the scene of the fire. + +It was a difficult job for the fireman. He had to climb up many stairs to reach the fire. But he was determined to put out the fire and save the people inside the building. He used his hose to spray water on the fire and slowly, the fire started to go out. + +The fireman was happy that he was able to save the day. He went back to the fire station and everyone cheered for him. From that day on, he was known as the brave fireman who rushed to save people from difficult fires. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big dog named Max who loved to play with her. One day, while they were playing in the park, Max suddenly started to scratch himself a lot. Lily noticed that he had a flea on his fur. She told Max to kneel down so she could take the flea off. + +Lily was very intelligent and knew that fleas can make dogs very itchy and uncomfortable. She gently took the flea off Max's fur and put it on a leaf. Then, she told Max to stand up and they continued to play. From that day on, Lily made sure to check Max's fur for fleas every time they went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she went for a walk and found a stream. She followed the stream and saw many animals like frogs and fish. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a voice. "Hello there, little girl," said a man. Lily recognized the man as her neighbor. "What are you doing here all alone?" he asked. + +"I'm exploring," said Lily. "I found this stream and I'm following it." + +The man looked worried. "You shouldn't be here," he said. "This is an unknown area and it's not safe for a little girl like you." + +But Lily didn't listen. She continued to follow the stream. Suddenly, she slipped and fell into the water. The stream was too strong and she couldn't swim. Sadly, Lily drowned and her neighbor never saw her again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a farm with her family. One day, she went to the cornfield to play. She loved to hear the sound of the corn rustling in the wind. + +As she was playing, she saw a shy little bunny. The bunny was scared and didn't want to come out of its hiding spot. Lily sat down nearby and waited patiently. After a while, the bunny came out and hopped around. + +Lily was so happy to see the bunny. She picked some corn and gave it to the bunny to eat. The bunny was so grateful and became Lily's friend. From that day on, Lily visited the bunny every day and they played together in the cornfield. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had an ordinary day until he found a big box in his backyard. He looked inside and found a beautiful bow. + +"Wow, this is so cool!" Timmy said to himself. + +Suddenly, his little sister came over and asked, "What's in the box?" + +"It's a bow!" Timmy replied with excitement. + +"Can I try it, please?" his sister asked. + +"Sure!" Timmy said, handing her the bow. + +They spent the rest of the day playing with the bow and the box, having a lot of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a village with her family. The village was very clean and had lots of trees and flowers. + +One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest near the village. She saw many animals and birds there. She had fun playing with them. + +But as it started to get dark, Lily forgot the way to her village. She got scared and started to cry. She tried to find her way back, but she couldn't. She had to spend the night in the forest. + +The next day, the villagers found her and brought her back home. But Lily was very sick and had to go to the hospital. Sadly, she never fully recovered and had to stay in bed for a very long time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat ice cream. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the ice cream shop. Timmy saw so many flavors of ice cream, he didn't know which one to choose. He stared at the ice cream tubs for a long time. Finally, he decided to get strawberry ice cream with sprinkles on top. + +Timmy's mom paid for the ice cream and they went outside to eat it. The sun was shining and it was very hot outside. Timmy took a lick of his ice cream, but it was melting quickly. He tried to eat it faster, but the ice cream kept dripping. Timmy's mom tipped the cone so the ice cream wouldn't fall off. Timmy was happy he could keep eating his yummy ice cream without making a mess. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat candy. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the barber to get a haircut. The barber was very nice and gave Timmy a lollipop. + +While the barber was cutting Timmy's hair, Timmy noticed a tough puzzle on the table. He asked the barber if he could solve it. The barber said, "Sure, give it a try!" + +Timmy worked hard to solve the puzzle and finally, he did it! He was so happy and proud. He showed the barber and the barber said, "Wow, you're so smart!" + +But then, as Timmy and his mom were leaving the barber shop, they walked into a big puddle and Timmy's new shoes got all wet. Timmy started crying and his mom tried to comfort him, but he was still sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big building. It was very tall and had many windows. It looked like an ordinary building, but it was special because it was very strong. + +One day, a little boy came to the building. He wanted to stand next to it and see how tall it was. When he got close, he looked up and saw how big it was. He felt very small next to the building. + +The little boy decided to try and stand on his tippy-toes to see if he could be taller than the building. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't be taller than the building. He realized that some things are just too big to stand next to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily's mom gave her a lemon to play with. Lily thought it was very yellow and pretty. She rolled it around on the ground and smelled its sweet smell. + +Later, Lily's mom said it was time to clean up and go inside. Lily felt sad because she thought cleaning was boring. But her mom said they could include some fun music to make it more exciting. So, they turned on some happy music and danced while they cleaned. Lily felt much better and even forgot about the boring cleaning. + +After they finished, Lily's mom surprised her with a lemonade drink made from the lemon they played with earlier. Lily was so happy and excited to drink it. She even said it was the best lemonade she ever had! +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Tommy. Tommy loved to drive fast on the street. He would speed up and down the road, feeling the wind in his hair. + +One day, as Tommy was driving down the street, he saw a big truck blocking his way. Tommy tried to go around the truck, but it was too thin of a space. Tommy was stuck! + +Tommy started to cry, but then he had an idea. He revved his engine and sped up as fast as he could. With a loud noise, Tommy squeezed through the thin space and continued on his way. Tommy was so happy that he could speed again! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, he found a shiny rock on the ground. He picked it up and held it tightly in his hand. + +As he was walking home, he met an old man. The old man asked Timmy what he was holding. Timmy showed him the shiny rock and said, "I found it in the park!" The old man smiled and said, "That rock is well-known in these parts. It's said to bring good luck to those who hold it." + +Timmy was excited to hear this and held onto the rock even tighter. When he got home, he put the rock on his windowsill. That night, he had a dream that the rock was actually a magical crystal that could grant wishes. + +The next day, Timmy went back to the park to find more shiny rocks. He searched and searched, but couldn't find any. Just as he was about to give up, he saw a glimmer in the grass. It was an unknown object, but he picked it up and held it close. Who knows what kind of magic it might hold? +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy in the kitchen. They would mix and stir and make yummy food together. + +One day, Lily's mommy asked her to go outside and find some wood for the fire. Lily was nervous because she had never done it before, but she wanted to help her mommy. So, she went outside and found some sticks and brought them back to the kitchen. + +Mommy put the sticks in the stove and they started to cook their food. Lily was so happy that she could help her mommy and cook with her. They sat down together and enjoyed their delicious meal. From that day on, Lily wasn't nervous anymore about finding wood for the fire. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had long hair that was as green as the grass. One day, her mom said it was time for a haircut. Lily was scared, but she knew it was important to keep her hair healthy. + +After the haircut, Lily's mom took her to a restaurant. Lily was so hungry, she wanted to eat everything on the menu. She ordered a burger and fries, and it was the best meal she ever had. She even ate all of her vegetables! + +Lily went home happy with her new haircut and full tummy. She went to bed dreaming about all the yummy food she could eat tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue liked to fly high in the sky and see all the pretty trees and flowers. One day, Blue saw a big lock on a door. Blue tried to open the door, but it was locked. Blue felt sad because Blue couldn't go inside. + +Then, Blue felt the wind getting cold. Blue's feathers started to shiver. Blue knew it was time to find a warm place to rest. Blue flew and flew until Blue found a cozy nest in a tree. Blue snuggled up and felt warm again. Blue was happy to be safe and warm in the nest. +Once upon a time, there was a small kitten named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with yarn and chase butterflies outside. But at night, Mittens would have bad dreams. Mittens' mommy would come and cuddle with her to make the nightmares go away. + +One day, Mittens' mommy told her they were going on a trip. Mittens was so excited! She helped her mommy pack all their things in a bag. Mittens made sure to bring her favorite toy mouse and her cozy blanket. + +As they traveled, Mittens started to feel scared. She thought she might have a nightmare. But her mommy held her close and whispered, "Don't worry, I'm here to protect you." Mittens felt safe and fell asleep. When she woke up, they had arrived at a beautiful beach. Mittens was so happy and forgot all about her bad dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the forest and look at all the pretty flowers. One day, she found a map that led to an ancient castle. + +Lily was very excited to go on an adventure, so she followed the map. She walked for a long time, but finally arrived at the castle. It was big and old, with lots of moss on the walls. + +As she explored the castle, she heard a noise coming from one of the rooms. She was scared, but decided to investigate. When she opened the door, she saw a friendly dragon! The dragon was happy to see her and they became friends. + +Lily was so happy that she found the castle and made a new friend. She knew that she would always remember this adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, Mia's mom wanted to make the perfect soup for dinner. They had all the things they needed: a big pot, some water, and lots of yummy food to put in the soup. + +Mia wanted to help, but she was too small to reach the pot on the stove. She tried to stand on her toes, but it was no good. Mia started to struggle. She wanted to help her mom make the perfect soup so much. Mia's mom saw her struggle and had an idea. + +Mia's mom got a little stool for Mia to stand on. Now Mia could reach the pot on the stove. Together, they made the perfect soup. Mia was so happy that she could help her mom. They shared the yummy soup with their family, and everyone loved it. +One day, a little boy went for a walk. He wanted to see new things. While walking, he saw a big, dirty elephant. The elephant was gray and had mud all over it. The boy was very happy to meet the elephant. + +"Hi, elephant!" said the boy. "Why are you so dirty?" + +The elephant said, "I was playing in the mud. It is fun and keeps me cool." + +The boy thought it would be fun to play in the mud too. So, he asked the elephant if he could join. The elephant was happy to have a new friend to play with. They both played in the mud and had a great time. The boy and the elephant became very good friends. +One day, a little frog named Tim hopped to a cold pond. He saw his friend, a duck named Sam. Sam was swimming in the water. Tim wanted to play with Sam, so he jumped into the pond too. + +"Hi, Sam!" said Tim. "Do you want to play with me?" Sam smiled and said, "Yes, Tim! Let's play a game." They decided to play a game of poke. They took turns poking each other with their noses. + +As they played, they laughed and splashed in the cold pond. They had so much fun poking each other. After a while, they got tired and sat on a big rock near the pond. + +"That was a fun game!" said Tim. Sam agreed, "Yes, it was! Let's play again soon." They promised to play again and said goodbye. Tim hopped away, and Sam swam off. They both had a great day at the cold pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play with her toys and have fun. One day, she went to her room to find her favorite toy, a small red ball. + +As she looked around her room, she saw a shelf high up on the wall. Lucy thought, "Maybe my ball is up there!" She got a chair and stood on it, reaching up to the shelf. To her surprise, she discovered something incredible. + +On the shelf, there was a big, shiny box. Inside the box, there were many new toys for her to play with. Lucy was so happy to find the incredible box on the shelf. She played with her new toys all day long and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a soft bunny named Bobo. He lived in a small house in the woods. One day, he found a mixer in his kitchen. + +Bobo had a question. "What can I do with this mixer?" he thought. He decided to make a cake. He put flour, sugar, and eggs in a bowl. Then, he used the mixer to mix them all together. + +When the cake was ready, Bobo shared it with his friends. They all loved the soft cake. They asked Bobo to make more cakes with the mixer. And they all lived happily ever after. +One sunny day, Tom found an empty box. He wanted to become a kite maker. So, he took the box and went outside to play with his best friend, Sam. + +Tom said, "Sam, let's make a kite from this empty box and fly it in the sky!" Sam was excited and said, "Yes, let's do it!" + +They worked together and made a beautiful kite. The kite went up, up, up in the sky. Tom and Sam laughed and played until the sun went down. They were very happy with their kite. +Once upon a time, there was a fat dog named Buddy. Buddy lived in a small house with a big yard. He loved to play and run around in the yard. + +One day, Buddy saw a cat outside the yard. He wanted to play with the cat. But, the gate was locked. Buddy was sad because he could not go out to play with the cat. + +Buddy's friend, a little girl named Lily, saw him being sad. She knew what to do. Lily found a key to unlock the gate. Buddy was so happy. He ran outside and played with the cat. They had a lot of fun together. And, they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a modern house, there lived a little girl named Lily. She loved to zoom around on her toy car. One day, her mom told her to eat her food before going out to play. But Lily did not listen and went out to play without eating her food. + +While Lily was zooming around outside, she saw a big hill. She thought it would be fun to zoom down it very fast. But as she started to go down, she felt weak and tired. She remembered that she did not eat her food. + +Lily went back home and told her mom what happened. Her mom gave her some food and said, "Always eat your food before you play, so you have the energy to have fun." Lily learned her lesson and always ate her food before playing, so she could zoom around all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was playing in her house with her toys. She was very happy. Amy's mom was in the kitchen near the stove, making food for lunch. Amy wanted to help her mom, but she was too little. + +Amy saw a paper on the table. She wanted to play with it. So, she started to tear the paper into small pieces. She was having fun. But, the paper was very important. It was a letter from Amy's grandma. Her mom did not know that Amy was tearing the paper. + +When Amy's mom saw the torn paper, she became very angry. She told Amy that she was not a good girl for tearing the important letter. Amy felt very sad. She wanted to say sorry to her mom and grandma, but it was too late. The letter was already torn and could not be fixed. Amy learned that she should not touch things that she does not know about. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big, red ball. He liked to play with the ball. The ball was deaf and could not hear Tim. At night, Tim would take the ball outside and play with it under the stars. + +One night, Tim saw a big rope. He wanted to pull the rope. He pulled and pulled, but the rope did not move. Tim felt sad. He went to his deaf ball and told it about the rope. The ball wanted to help Tim. + +Together, Tim and the deaf ball went to the rope. They both pulled and pulled. The rope started to move! They were so happy. Tim and the deaf ball played with the rope all night. They had lots of fun under the stars. +Once upon a time, there was a band. The band had four friends who liked to make music. They had a big drum, a small guitar, a shiny horn, and a loud bell. They played together and made happy sounds. + +One day, they saw a big rock. The rock was far away, but they wanted to play music on the rock. So, they walked and walked until they reached the distant rock. They climbed up and sat on the rock. + +They played their music on the rock. The drum went boom, the guitar went strum, the horn went toot, and the bell went ding. The rock liked the music and started to dance. The band played all day and had lots of fun. They made the rock and everyone around them happy with their music. +Once, there was a little toy car that had a battery inside. The toy car loved to go fast and make the kids happy. But one day, the toy car did not go fast anymore. It felt guilty because it could not make the kids happy. + +The toy car did not know what was wrong. It tried to go fast, but it just could not. The toy car felt very sad. The kids were sad, too. They wanted their toy car to go fast and play with them again. + +Then, a big toy truck came to help. The toy truck knew what was wrong. It told the toy car, "You need a new battery." The kids put a new battery inside the toy car. Now, the toy car could go fast again. The toy car felt happy, and the kids were happy, too. They played together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a witch who lived in an icy, cold house. The witch had a big key that she used to lock her door. She locked her door every day to keep her things safe. One day, a little girl named Amy walked by the witch's house. + +Amy saw the witch and said, "Hi, witch! Why do you lock your door every day?" The witch smiled and said, "I lock my door to keep my special treasure safe. It is very important to me." + +Later, Amy saw a big bear trying to get into the witch's house. The bear wanted to take the witch's special treasure. But the door was locked, so the bear could not get in. Amy ran to the witch and told her about the bear. + +The witch said, "Thank you, Amy, for telling me about the bear. Because I locked my door, my special treasure is safe." The witch and Amy became good friends and played together every day. And the witch always remembered to lock her door to keep her treasure safe. +One day, a smart cat named Tom saw a big flood outside. The rain came down hard, and water was everywhere. Tom wanted to go out and play, but he knew he had to be careful. + +Tom put on his boots and ran outside. He saw a big puddle and decided to jump in it. "Splash!" went the water as he jumped. Tom laughed and had so much fun playing in the puddle. + +After playing for a while, Tom got tired. He went back inside to his warm home. Tom was happy he got to play in the flood and make a big splash. Now, he could take a nap and dream about his fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird. The blue bird lived in a big tree. The blue bird had many friends. They all played together and were very happy. + +One day, a big war started. Many birds had to fight in the war. The blue bird did not want to fight, but it had to. The blue bird was scared. + +The blue bird fought in the war. It tried to be brave. But the war was very bad. Many birds were hurt. The blue bird did not come home. The friends were sad. They missed the blue bird. The end. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a small cave. A smart bunny lived in the cave. The bunny had many friends who liked to play with him. They played games and had so much fun together. + +One day, the smart bunny hurt his leg while playing. He went back to his cave and waited for his leg to heal. His friends missed him and wanted to help him feel better. + +The smart bunny's friends came to visit him in the cave. They brought him food and kept him company. Soon, the bunny's leg healed, and he could play with his friends again. They were all very happy to be together once more. +One day, a little girl named Lucy and her mom were talking about their holiday plans. Lucy wanted to go to the beach, but her mom wanted to go to the mountains. They both insisted on their ideas. + +"Mom, I insist we go to the beach!" said Lucy. "I love to play in the sand and swim in the sea." + +"But Lucy, the mountains are so pretty and we can see animals like deer and birds!" her mom replied. + +Finally, they agreed to go to both places. First, they went to the beach. Lucy had so much fun playing in the sand and splashing in the water. Her mom was happy too, even if she still wanted to go to the mountains. + +Next, they went to the mountains. Lucy saw a dead tree on their walk. "Mom, why is the tree dead?" she asked. + +"Sometimes trees get sick or too old, and they die, just like people," her mom explained. + +Lucy felt sad for the tree, but she enjoyed the rest of the holiday in the mountains. They saw deer and birds, just like her mom said. In the end, both Lucy and her mom had a great holiday and were glad they went to both places. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot liked to run and play in his yard. One day, Spot saw a ball on the other side of the fence. The fence was very sharp. + +Spot wanted the ball very much. He tried to jump over the fence, but he could not jump high enough. Then, Spot tried to dig under the fence, but the ground was too hard. Spot was sad. + +A big bird saw Spot and wanted to help. The bird picked up the ball with its beak and dropped it in Spot's yard. Spot was grateful to the bird. But when Spot tried to play with the ball, it popped. Spot was sad again. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Finny. Finny lived in a big tank with many other fish. Finny was an adorable fish with bright colors. + +One day, it started to rain outside. The rain made the tank very cold. All the fish were shivering. They did not know what to do. Finny had an idea. He looked around and saw a big leaf. Finny asked his friends to help him get the leaf. + +Together, they pushed the leaf to the top of the tank. They used the leaf to cover the tank. The leaf kept the rain out and made the tank warm again. All the fish were happy and thanked Finny for his help. + +The moral of the story is that working together can help solve problems. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly farmer named Tom. Tom had a big farm with many animals and plants. One day, Tom found a big melon in his garden. He was very happy. + +Tom thought, "I will show my friends the big melon!" So, he picked up the melon and went to his friend's house. On the way, he met a little boy with a toy gun. The boy said, "Hi, Tom! Can I shoot my toy gun at the melon? It will be fun!" + +Tom said, "Okay, let's do it!" The boy shot his toy gun at the melon, and they both laughed. It was very fun. Tom and the boy took the melon to show their friends, and they all had a jolly time together. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a girl named Amy. She had a modern toy, a small robot. The robot could dance, sing, and play with her. Amy loved her robot so much. + +One day, Amy found a thread on the floor. She had an idea. She tied the thread to her robot and made a leash. Now, Amy could take her robot for walks outside. They walked and played in the sun. They had so much fun together. + +At night, when it was time for bed, Amy would kiss her robot goodnight. She would tuck it in next to her and they would sleep together. They were the best of friends and were always happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim had a big hope. He wanted to find a dependable friend. He went to the park to look for one. + +At the park, he saw a small dog. The dog looked sad. Tim walked up to the dog and said, "Hi, I hope we can be friends. I will be dependable and take care of you." The dog wagged its tail and barked happily. They played all day long. + +Later, Tim's mom came to the park. She got a big shock when she saw the dog. "Tim, this is our neighbor's lost dog! They were looking for him all day!" Tim felt happy that he found a friend and helped the dog. The neighbor was very thankful and said, "Thank you, Tim! You are a dependable friend!" +Once upon a time, in a big, green forest, there was a little, furry rabbit. The rabbit was very happy because the sun was shining and the snow was melting. The rabbit felt an urge to find his friend, the big, brown bear. + +The rabbit hopped and hopped until he found the bear's cave. He called out, "Bear, come out and play! The snow is melting, and it's a beautiful day!" The bear slowly came out of his cave and smiled at his friend. + +The two friends played all day long. They knew the snow would be gone soon, and they were so happy to play together. At the end of the day, they were both tired but very happy. The rabbit said, "I'm so glad we got to play today, Bear. Let's do it again soon!" The bear agreed, and they both went home to rest, looking forward to the next sunny day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Lilly. Lilly loved to twist and dance all day long. One day, she went for a walk and found a bitter lemon on the ground. She picked it up and decided to take it home. + +On her way home, Lilly met a boy named Tom. Tom saw the lemon and said, "That's a bitter lemon. Can I have it, please?" Lilly thought for a moment and decided to give him the lemon. She said, "Here you go, Tom. You can have it." Tom thanked Lilly and they both continued on their way. + +As Lilly walked, she came to a pass. She saw her friend, Sue, on the other side. Lilly twisted and danced her way across the pass to meet Sue. Together, they played and twisted all day long, having lots of fun. And Lilly learned that sharing and being kind to others made her feel happy inside. +Once upon a time, there was a popular toy named Mr. Ball. Mr. Ball was very happy because all the kids loved to play with him. He had a nice texture that felt good to touch. One day, Mr. Ball met a new friend, Little Timmy. + +"Hi, Mr. Ball!" said Little Timmy. "You are so popular! I want to play with you too!" Mr. Ball was happy to have another friend. But Little Timmy did not know how to play nice. He threw Mr. Ball very hard and let him fall on the ground. + +Soon, Mr. Ball started to spoil. His nice texture was not nice anymore. The kids did not want to play with him. Mr. Ball was sad. Little Timmy was sad too. He learned that he should play nice with his toys, so they do not spoil and can stay popular. +One day, a little girl named Mia went for a walk. She saw a weird bug. The bug was big and green. Mia thought it was cool. She wanted to show her mom the bug. + +Mia asked the bug, "Can I take you to my mom?" The bug said, "Yes, but first, you must find my jewel." Mia looked around and saw a shiny jewel under a tree. She picked it up and gave it to the bug. + +The bug was happy. Mia took the bug to her mom. Her mom thought the bug was weird too. They all laughed and had fun. The bug became their friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He liked to play near the water. One day, Tom saw a frog by the water. The frog was very careful not to fall in. + +"Hello, frog," said Tom. "What is your name?" + +"Hi, Tom. My name is Fred," said the frog. "I am careful near the water because I can't swim." + +Tom wanted to help Fred. He found a big stick and put it in the water. Fred jumped on the stick and Tom helped him get to the other side. + +"Thank you, Tom," said Fred. "You are a good friend." + +From that day on, Tom and Fred played together by the water, always being careful and having fun. +Once upon a time, in a modern house, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim had a big shadow friend. His shadow friend was always with him. They played and laughed together. + +One sunny day, Tim and his shadow friend went to the park. They saw a big tree. "Let's climb the tree," said the shadow friend. Tim was scared, but he trusted his shadow friend. So, they started to climb the tree. + +As they climbed higher, Tim's shadow friend got smaller. Tim was scared and alone. He called out, "Help me, shadow friend!" But the shadow friend was too small to help. Tim fell from the tree and got hurt. He learned not to trust his shadow friend too much. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had a big leg. He was very proud of his big leg. He liked to show it off to all his friends. One day, Spot saw a small cat stuck in a tree. The cat was scared. + +Spot wanted to help the cat. He thought his big leg could help. He tried to use his leg to reach the cat, but he could not. Spot felt sad. He did not know what to do. He gave a little shrug. + +Then, a tiny ant walked by. The ant saw Spot and the cat. The ant wanted to help too. The ant climbed the tree and helped the cat come down. Spot, the cat, and the ant became friends. They learned that no matter how small, everyone can help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a happy boy who liked to play with his toys and eat lunch with his friends. One day, Tim went to the park to play with his ball. + +At the park, Tim saw a little girl who was sad. Her name was Sue. Sue was sorry because she lost her lunch box. Tim wanted to help Sue find her lunch box, so they looked and looked all around the park. + +After some time, they found the lunch box under a big tree. Sue was so happy and said "thank you" to Tim. They sat down and ate their lunch together. From that day on, Tim and Sue became best friends and always played together at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a healthy boy who loved to play outside. One day, he found a ticket on the ground. The ticket was for a fun park. + +Tim went to the fun park with the ticket. At the park, he saw a big water gun that could spray water. He picked it up and started to spray his friends. They all laughed and played together. Then, Tim saw a big tall man. The man said, "Hey, don't spray me!" + +But Tim did not listen. He sprayed the big tall man with water. The man got very angry. He took the water gun away from Tim and told him to leave the park. Tim was sad and went home. He learned that he should always listen to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a toy phone that she loved to play with. She would use her phone to talk to her friends and her family. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with her friend Timmy. She thought about how to ask him to play. Lily decided to use her toy phone to call him. She picked up the phone and said, "Hi Timmy! Do you want to play with me today?" + +Timmy heard Lily and said, "Yes, I want to play with you!" Lily was very happy. They played together all day and had a lot of fun. And from that day on, Lily and Timmy always used the little toy phone to talk and play together. +Once upon a time, in a little pond, there lived a fish named Swimmy. Swimmy loved to swim all day long. One day, Swimmy met a new friend, a frog named Page. Page liked to jump and play near the pond. + +One day, Swimmy and Page decided to have a race. Swimmy would swim in the water, and Page would jump on the land. They wanted to see who was faster. "Ready, set, go!" said Swimmy, and they started their race. + +As they raced, a big, angry bird saw them. The bird wanted to catch Swimmy and Page. Swimmy and Page were scared, but they knew they had to be brave. "We must work together!" said Page. So, Swimmy swam fast, and Page jumped high. + +Together, they were able to escape from the angry bird. Swimmy and Page were very happy. They knew that they were safe because they worked together. From that day on, Swimmy and Page became best friends, and they played together every day. +One day, a little otter was very enthusiastic. He wanted to see something new. So, he went on a big adventure. + +As the otter swam, he saw a big fish. The fish said, "Hello, otter! Where are you going?" The otter said, "I want to see new things!" The fish smiled and swam away. + +The otter kept swimming and saw a big boat. He climbed on the boat and saw many people. They were happy to see the otter. The otter was happy too. He had a fun day seeing new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy motorcycle. He loved his motorcycle very much. He played with it all day. One day, Tim's mom told him not to pinch his baby sister. Tim said, "Okay, mom." + +The next day, Tim and his baby sister were playing. Tim was riding his motorcycle and his sister was watching. Tim thought about what his mom said. He did not want to pinch his baby sister. He wanted to be a good big brother. + +But then, Tim's baby sister grabbed his motorcycle. She was so happy and laughed. Tim was serious. He wanted his motorcycle back. But he remembered what his mom said. So, Tim asked his sister nicely for his motorcycle. His sister gave it back with a smile. Tim was happy, and he knew he was being a good big brother. +Once upon a time, there was a little library. In this library, there were many books. The books were for kids to read and enjoy. The library was a fun place to be. + +One day, a stubborn little boy named Tim came to the library. Tim liked to twist things. He twisted his toys, his clothes, and even his food. Tim was very good at twisting things. + +In the library, Tim saw a big book. He wanted to twist it, but the librarian said, "No, Tim, don't twist the book. Books are for reading." Tim was stubborn, but he listened to the librarian. Instead of twisting the book, Tim sat down and read it. He learned that reading was more fun than twisting things. From that day on, Tim loved to go to the library and read books. +Once upon a time, in a big park, there was a lazy cat named Tom. Tom loved to sleep all day under a big tree. One sunny day, as Tom was napping, he heard a loud noise. He opened his eyes and saw a little girl named Lily. + +Lily was playing near the slide. She was trying to catch a butterfly with a net. Tom watched her and thought it looked like fun. So, he got up and walked over to Lily. "Can I play too?" Tom asked. + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, you can help me catch the butterfly!" They played together, running and laughing. Lily slid down the slide with her net, and Tom chased after her. At last, they caught the butterfly. They let it go and watched it fly away. From that day on, Tom and Lily became the best of friends, playing together in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a gray fox. The gray fox lived in the woods. The gray fox liked to store food in his home. + +One day, the gray fox went to find food. He found some red apples in a tree. He picked the red apples and put them in a big bag. The gray fox was very happy. + +The gray fox took the big bag of red apples back to his home. He stored the red apples in his home. Now the gray fox had lots of food for the winter. The gray fox was very happy and safe in his home with his red apples. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big tree and sat under it. Tim was hungry, so his mom gave him a sandwich to eat. Tim took a big bite and smiled. + +"Yummy!" said Tim. "I like this sandwich, Mom." His mom smiled and gave him some juice to drink. Tim drank the juice and felt happy. They both felt safe under the big tree. + +After they finished eating, Tim and his mom played on the swings and slides. They had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Tim hugged his mom and said, "Thank you for the sandwich and juice, Mom." His mom hugged him back and said, "You're welcome, Tim. I'm glad you had fun today." +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy girl named Lily. Lily liked to play with her toys, but she would often trip and fall. One day, Lily saw a small cat stuck in a tree. The cat was scared and started to tremble. + +Lily wanted to help the cat, so she climbed the tree. She reached the cat and said, "Don't worry, cat. I will help you." The cat looked at Lily and stopped trembling. + +Lily held the cat tight and climbed down the tree. She was careful not to be clumsy this time. When they got to the ground, the cat was happy and said, "Thank you, Lily!" Lily smiled and knew she had made a new friend. +One day, a big ostrich went for a walk. The ostrich saw a loud truck coming down the road. The truck was very big and noisy. The ostrich did not like the loud noise. + +The ostrich wanted to prevent the loud truck from coming near its home. So, the ostrich thought of a plan. It decided to put big rocks on the road to stop the truck. + +The ostrich worked hard and put many rocks on the road. When the loud truck came, it could not go any further. The truck had to turn around and go away. The ostrich was happy that it stopped the loud truck and kept its home quiet. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a big, thick melon on the ground. Tim wanted to take the melon home. He tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy. So, he decided to push it. + +Tim started to push the melon. It was hard work, but he was having fun. A girl named Sue saw Tim and asked, "What are you doing?" Tim said, "I'm pushing this melon home." Sue wanted to help, so they both pushed the melon together. + +As they pushed the melon, a big dog came to the park. The dog saw the melon and wanted it too. The dog barked and tried to take the melon from Tim and Sue. They were scared, but they didn't want to lose the melon. + +Tim had an idea. He found a stick and threw it far away. The dog saw the stick and ran after it. Tim and Sue quickly pushed the melon out of the park and all the way home. + +In the end, Tim and Sue became good friends. They shared the thick melon and had a great time. They were happy that they worked together to solve their problem. +Once upon a time, there was a tall girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress that she liked a lot. One day, she went to the park to play. + +At the park, she saw her friend, Tim. Tim said, "Wow, Lily! I admire your pretty dress!" Lily was happy and thanked him. They played together and had a lot of fun. + +But then, it started to rain. The rain made Lily's dress wet and dirty. Lily was sad because her pretty dress was ruined. She went home and cried. The end. +One day, a polite pilot named Tom went to fly his big plane. He loved to fly high in the sky and see all the pretty clouds. He was very good at his job and always said "please" and "thank you" to everyone. + +As he was flying, he saw a little bird outside his window. The bird said, "Hello, Mr. Pilot! Can you please help me find my mom?" Tom wanted to help the little bird, so he let the bird come inside the plane. + +They looked and looked for the bird's mom, but they could not find her. The bird started to scream and cry because it was very sad. Tom tried to make the bird feel better, but nothing worked. The bird kept screaming and crying. + +Finally, the bird's loud screams made Tom lose control of the plane. The plane fell from the sky and crashed into the ground. The polite pilot and the little bird did not find the bird's mom, and they could not fly the plane anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cat. The cat lived in a house with a girl. The girl was nice, but the cat did not like the harsh wind outside. The wind was very strong and made the cat feel cold. + +One day, the girl opened the door to go outside. The cat tried to resist going out, but the wind blew the cat outside. The cat was scared and wanted to go back home. + +The girl saw the cat was scared and picked it up. She hugged the cat and took it back inside. The cat was happy to be safe and warm again. The girl and the cat played together, and they were best friends. +Once upon a time, a little bird lived in a tree. The little bird loved to sing. Every day, the bird sang a happy song. The song made everyone smile. + +One day, the little bird saw a dead tree. The dead tree was sad and had no leaves. The little bird wanted to help the tree. The bird decided to sing a special song for the tree. + +The little bird sang the song near the dead tree. The tree tried to resist the song, but it was too beautiful. The song was so good that the dead tree started to grow leaves. The tree was happy and thanked the little bird. From that day on, the tree and the little bird were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to count. He counted everything. One day, his parent gave him a big, disgusting bug. Tim was scared of the bug. He didn't want to count it. + +Tim's parent said, "Don't be scared. The bug is not bad. Try to count its legs." Tim looked at the bug. It was still disgusting. But he wanted to make his parent happy. So, he tried to count the bug's legs. + +Tim counted one, two, three, four, five, six legs. He was so happy! He counted the legs on the disgusting bug. His parent was happy too. They hugged and laughed. From that day on, Tim was not scared of bugs anymore. +Once upon a time, a boy named Tom loved to jog. He jogged every day. One day, he met a girl named Sue. Sue liked to write poems. They became friends. + +Tom was a generous boy. He shared his toys with Sue. They played together every day. Sue shared her poems with Tom. They were happy. + +One day, Tom and Sue went to jog near a big road. They did not see the car coming. The car hit them. Tom and Sue got hurt. They could not play together anymore. +One day, a cat and a dog were having tea. The cat was very alert. The dog was a little sleepy. They liked to play and solve things together. + +The cat said, "I see a box with a big red ball inside. How can we get it out?" The dog woke up and looked at the box, thinking hard. They both knew that they needed to solve this problem. + +They tried to push the box, but it was too heavy. They tried to pull the box, but it was too big. Then, the dog had an idea. He said, "Let's go find a long stick to help us get the ball out!" + +They found a long stick and used it to get the big red ball out of the box. The cat and the dog were very happy. They played with the ball all day and then had more tea together. +Once upon a time, there was a big whale. The whale lived in the water. The whale had a friend named Tim. Tim was a boy. They liked to play together. + +One day, Tim and the whale went to the park. They played on the swings and the slide. The whale tried to sit on a bench, but it was too small. The whale felt uncomfortable. Tim saw the whale was sad. + +Tim had an idea. He asked the whale to play in the water near the park. The whale was happy. They splashed and played together. The whale was not uncomfortable anymore. Tim and the whale had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a cozy hole in the wall of a big house. One day, Timmy wanted to go outside and explore, but he didn't know the way. He asked his friend, the bird, for help. + +The bird showed Timmy the way to the garden, but warned him to be careful of the sharp cat claws. Timmy was scared but wanted to be brave. He made his way to the garden and found some delicious cheese. But as he was nibbling on the cheese, the sharp claws of the cat caught him. + +Timmy tried to run away, but the cat was too fast. Timmy wished he had listened to the bird's warning. Sadly, Timmy was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to draw. She would draw all day and night, making pictures of flowers, animals, and people. One day, she drew a symbol that she thought was interesting. It was a circle with a star in the middle. + +Lily showed her drawing to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! This is my new symbol! Isn't it interesting?" Her mom replied, "Yes, Lily, it's very interesting. What does it mean?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I don't know, but it looks pretty. Maybe it's a symbol for happiness." Just then, her little brother came in and accidentally stepped on her drawing, causing it to snap in half. + +Lily was sad that her drawing broke, but her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. You can always make another one. And who knows, maybe your new symbol will be even more interesting than the last one." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and always wanted a kitten. One day, her parents revealed a surprise to her. They brought her a cute little kitten as a present. Lily was so happy and hugged the kitten tightly. + +The kitten was very playful and loved to play with Lily. One day, Lily's friend came to visit her. She saw the kitten and said, "What is that?" Lily replied, "It's my new kitten!" Her friend said, "I don't like cats, they are mean." Lily was sad and didn't understand why her friend was ignorant about cats. + +Lily's mom explained to her friend that cats are not mean, they are just different from dogs. The kitten was a great pet for Lily and she loved playing with it every day. From that day on, Lily's friend learned more about cats and was no longer ignorant about them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and chase butterflies. One day, she went to the park and saw her friend, Tommy. Tommy was a funny boy who loved to joke around. + +Tommy told Lily a joke, but she didn't understand it. She asked him to explain it, but he just laughed and ran away. Lily felt sad and confused. She walked around the park and suddenly a mist appeared. It was so thick that she couldn't see anything. + +Lily was scared and started to cry. She didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she heard a delicate voice calling her name. It was her mother! She had been looking for her all over the park. Lily felt relieved and happy again. She hugged her mother and they went home together, leaving the mist behind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very busy playing with her toys. Her mom came in and said, "Lily, it's time to clean up your toys now." Lily replied, "Okay, Mommy, I will do it." + +Lily started to clean up her toys, but then she saw her favorite doll on the floor. She picked up the doll and started to play with it again. Her mom came back in and said, "Lily, you need to finish cleaning up your toys now." Lily replied, "Okay, Mommy, I will do it." + +But Lily didn't finish cleaning up her toys. Instead, she kept playing with them. Later that day, Lily's friends came over to play. They went to Lily's room and tripped over her toys. They fell and got hurt. Lily felt very sad and knew it was her fault. She said, "I'm sorry, it's true, I should have cleaned up my toys like Mommy said." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the parade with her family. Every year, they would bring snacks and drinks to enjoy while watching the parade. + +One day, Lily's mom noticed that Lily's little brother, Max, was feeling weak. He had been sick for a few days and didn't have the energy to go to the parade. Lily was sad because she loved going to the parade with her little brother. + +But Lily's mom had an idea. She told Lily that they could bring the parade to Max! Lily didn't understand at first, but her mom explained that they could make their own parade in Max's bedroom. They gathered all of Max's stuffed animals and toys and decorated them with colorful ribbons and balloons. + +Lily and her family marched around Max's room, singing and dancing to their own parade music. Max's face lit up with joy and he forgot all about feeling weak. From that day on, Lily knew that if someone was feeling down, she could always bring a little bit of happiness to them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but her mommy always told her to be careful. One day, Lily was running too fast and she fell down. She hurt her knee and started to cry. + +Her mommy came running and asked, "What happened, Lily? Did you hurt your heart?" + +Lily replied, "No mommy, just my knee." + +Her mommy said, "You need to be more careful. You could hurt yourself badly." + +Lily nodded her head and said, "I know mommy, I was being careless. I won't be careless again." + +Just then, Lily's big brother came over and saw her crying. He asked, "What happened, Lily? Did someone slap you?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, I fell down. But I won't be careless again." + +Her big brother smiled and said, "That's good, Lily. You need to take care of yourself." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but one day his favorite toy broke. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. Timmy went to his uncle's house and showed him the broken toy. His uncle looked at it and then shrugged his shoulders. Timmy didn't know what that meant, but he knew his uncle was trying to help. + +His uncle took the broken toy and said he would try to fix it. Timmy was so happy that his uncle was going to help him. A few days later, Timmy's uncle gave him back the toy. It was all fixed! Timmy was so excited and hugged his uncle. He was grateful for his uncle's help and happy to have his toy back. From that day on, Timmy knew that if something was broken, he could always go to his uncle for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store. Lily loved going to the store because she got to see all the toys and candy. + +As they walked around the store, Lily saw a big, shiny ball. She asked her mom if she could buy it. Her mom said they didn't have enough money to buy the ball, but they could buy a small toy instead. + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a rich lady buying lots of things. The rich lady saw Lily looking at her and smiled. She asked Lily if she wanted to pick out a toy and she would buy it for her. Lily was so happy and picked out a pretty doll. + +"Thank you, rich lady!" Lily said. + +"You're welcome, little girl. It's always nice to share," the rich lady replied. + +From then on, Lily always remembered the kind rich lady who bought her a toy at the store. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with an enormous fireplace. A little boy named Timmy liked to play near the fireplace, but his mommy warned him not to get too close. + +One day, Timmy was playing with his toys near the fireplace when he accidentally knocked over a piece of wood. Suddenly, a big flame started to grow and Timmy was scared. + +Luckily, his mommy heard the noise and came running to see what happened. She saw the fire and quickly put it out with a bucket of water. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to listen to his mommy's warnings and never played too close to the fireplace again. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and eating yummy snacks from the fridge. One day, Lily's mommy told her to be careful while playing with her toys. + +Lily said, "I will be careful, mommy. I don't want to break my toys." + +After playing for a while, Lily's mommy asked her if she wanted a snack from the fridge. Lily said, "Yes, please! Can I have an apple?" + +Her mommy said, "Sure, but first let's play a game. If you can count to ten, you win a special surprise!" + +Lily counted carefully, "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10!" + +She won the game and her mommy gave her a big hug. "You're so smart, Lily!" she said. + +Lily smiled and enjoyed her delicious apple from the fridge. She felt happy and proud that she was careful and won the game. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to tell jokes, especially silly ones that made his friends laugh. One day, Timmy's friend Johnny came up to him and said, "Hey Timmy, do you know why the chicken crossed the road?" Timmy shook his head, excited to hear the joke. "To get to the other side!" Johnny said, laughing. Timmy thought it was the funniest joke he had ever heard. + +Later that day, Timmy and Johnny were playing outside when Timmy accidentally tore his shirt. "Oh no!" Timmy cried. "My shirt is torn!" Johnny looked at the tear and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. My mom can fix it for you." Timmy was relieved and grateful. + +As they walked back to Johnny's house, they saw a black cat sitting on the fence. "Look, Johnny!" Timmy exclaimed. "A black cat! Do you think it's bad luck?" Johnny shook his head. "No way, Timmy. Black cats are just like any other cat. They're not bad luck at all." Timmy smiled, feeling happy and lucky to have such a good friend like Johnny. +Once upon a time, there was a big animal called a rhinoceros. He was very strong and had a big horn on his nose. He lived in a big jungle with lots of trees and bushes. + +One day, the rhinoceros felt very dirty and decided to take a bath. He went to the river and splashed around in the water. He felt much better after his bath. + +The other animals in the jungle thought the rhinoceros was very smart for taking a bath. They all wanted to be clean like him. From then on, all the animals in the jungle started taking baths too. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved the color purple and always wore a purple dress. One day, Lily went to school and met a new pupil named Max. Max had a pet dog that Lily loved. + +During recess, Lily and Max played together and had a lot of fun. Suddenly, Lily saw a butterfly on the ground. She gently picked it up and raised it to her face. Max was amazed at how gentle Lily was with the butterfly. + +After that day, Lily and Max became good friends. They loved playing together and raising butterflies. And Lily still wore her favorite purple dress every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big fluffy cat named Mittens. One day, Lily was playing in her room when she saw a big cloud of dust on her dresser. She sneezed and sneezed because the dust made her nose tickle. + +Lily decided to clean the dust with a cloth. But when she looked closer, she saw that the dust was different colors! There was red dust, blue dust, and even green dust! It was like a rainbow of dust. + +Mittens saw Lily cleaning and wanted to help too. So, he started to lick the dust off the dresser. Lily laughed and told him that was not how to clean. But, she was happy to have Mittens as her friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big blue sea with his fishy friends. One day, Nemo's friend, Dory, said "Stop swimming so fast, Nemo! You're making me tired!" Nemo stopped and said, "Sorry, Dory. I didn't mean to hurt you." + +Suddenly, a big shark appeared and started to chase after them. "Swim faster, Nemo!" shouted Dory. Nemo tried his best to swim as fast as he could, but he was getting tired. "I can't swim anymore," he said, feeling scared. + +Just as the shark was about to catch them, a friendly whale named Willy appeared and said, "Don't worry, little fishies. I'll help you." Willy used his big tail to create a huge wave that pushed the shark far away. Nemo and Dory were safe. "Thank you, Willy!" they both said. From that day on, Nemo and Dory never swam too fast again, and they always remembered to stop and rest when they needed to. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max had a long tail that he wagged whenever he was happy. One day, Max's owner gave him a tasty bone to chew on. + +Max was so happy and started to chew on the bone. But then, his owner said, "Max, you need to share your bone with your friend, Spot." Max didn't want to share his tasty bone and started to frown. + +But then, Spot came over and said, "Max, can I have a bite of your bone?" Max thought about it for a moment and decided to share his bone. He wagged his tail and gave Spot a bite. Spot said, "Mmm, this is tasty!" Max felt happy that he shared his bone and wagged his tail even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to read her favorite book about a peaceful garden. One day, Lily's little brother Max took her book and ran away. Lily was sad and wanted her book back. + +She went to find Max and saw him hiding in a tree. Lily asked Max to give her book back, but he refused. Suddenly, a big bird flew by and scared Max. He dropped the book and Lily was able to escape with it. + +Lily was happy to have her book back and went to her peaceful garden to read. She felt grateful to have her book and a peaceful place to read it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet elephant named Peanut. Peanut loved to eat peanuts, and Lily loved to watch him eat. + +One day, Lily and Peanut went for a walk. They saw a race car speeding by. Lily said, "Wow, that car is going so fast!" Peanut nodded his head in agreement. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice. It was Lily's friend, Emma. Emma said, "I saw you and Peanut walking. I am so proud of you, Lily!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Emma. Peanut and I love going for walks." Peanut trumpeted happily. +Once upon a time, there was a furry bear named Ted. Ted loved to swing on the swing in the park. One day, he met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hi, Lily! Do you want to swing with me?" Ted asked. + +"Yes, please!" Lily replied with a big smile. + +As they were swinging, they saw a spark in the sky. "Wow, look at that spark!" Ted exclaimed. + +"It's so pretty!" Lily said in amazement. + +They continued swinging and talking about the spark until it was time to go home. From that day on, Ted and Lily became good friends and would swing together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars, especially his red motor car. He would race it around his room and make engine noises. + +One day, Timmy was playing outside when he saw a filthy stray dog. The dog was shaking and trembling in the cold. Timmy felt sorry for the dog and decided to take it home. + +Timmy's mom was surprised when she saw the dog, but she agreed to let Timmy keep it. Timmy was so happy to have a new friend. He gave the dog a bath and fed it some food. + +But, the next day, Timmy woke up and found that the dog had chewed up all of his toy cars, including his favorite red motor car. Timmy was very sad and angry. He realized that he should have been more careful and not brought home a stray dog without asking his parents first. + +The moral of the story is to always think before you act and ask for permission before doing something. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very restless and couldn't sit still for too long. One day, Timmy was playing outside when he saw a cute little puppy. He went to touch the puppy but the puppy was dirty. Timmy's mom told him to wipe his hands before touching the puppy. + +Timmy wiped his hands and touched the puppy. The puppy was so happy and started to lick Timmy's face. Timmy laughed and said, "Puppy, you're so silly!" The puppy wagged its tail and Timmy felt very happy. + +After playing with the puppy for a while, Timmy's mom told him it was time to go inside. Timmy said goodbye to the puppy and promised to come back and play with him soon. As they walked home, Timmy's mom asked him if he had fun. Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, I had fun with the puppy!" +Once upon a time, there was a big park with a lot of trees and flowers. In the park, there was a wise old man who sat on a bench every day. One day, a little girl came to the park and sat next to the wise old man on the bench. + +The old man said, "Hello little girl, what brings you to the park today?" + +The little girl replied, "I came to play, but I can't find my ball. Can you help me look for it?" + +The wise old man smiled and said, "Of course, I would be happy to help you look for your ball." + +Together, they searched the park and finally found the ball under a big tree. The little girl was so happy and thanked the wise old man for his help. From that day on, they sat on the bench together and talked about the flowers and trees in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily woke up with a wiggly tooth. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, my tooth is wiggly!" Her mommy said, "That's normal, Lily. Your tooth is getting ready to fall out." + +Later that day, Lily went to the park with her friends. They were playing on the swings when Lily's friend, Timmy, urged her to try and swing higher. Lily was scared, but she wanted to impress Timmy. She took a deep breath and swung as high as she could. + +Suddenly, Lily felt a strange sensation in her mouth. She put her hand to her tooth and it came out! Lily was so excited and showed all her friends. Her mommy came to pick her up and was happy to see Lily's tooth had fallen out. She said, "That's normal, Lily. Now we can put your tooth under your pillow for the Tooth Fairy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her cards. Her mommy gave her a new modern card set for her birthday. + +One day, Lily's friend came to play. Her friend asked, "Can I see your new cards?" + +Lily said, "Sure! Let's test them out." + +They played with the cards for hours and had so much fun. Lily's friend said, "These cards are so cool and modern!" + +Lily was happy that her friend liked her new cards. They both agreed to play with them again soon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to church with her family every Sunday. One day, while they were walking to church, they saw a man playing beautiful music on his guitar. + +Lily's mom said, "Wow, he is very gifted! He can play music so well." + +Lily asked, "Mom, can we give him a gift?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, we can give him some money as a gift for his music." + +As they got closer to the man, Lily's dad said, "Let's ask him if he wants to come play music at our church sometime." + +The man smiled and said, "I would love to! Thank you for the gift and the invitation." + +Lily was so happy that they could help the man and bring his music to their church. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a worm wiggling on the ground. She thought it was impressive how it could move so fast. + +Lily picked up the worm and put it in a jar to show her mom. She was so excited to show her mom the impressive worm. But when she got inside, her mom told her to be careful with the jar. She said the worm could escape and get lost in the house. + +Lily didn't listen and left the jar on the table. Later that night, she heard a strange noise coming from the jar. She opened it and saw that the worm had escaped. She tried to catch it, but it wouldn't stop moving. Lily realized she should have listened to her mom's warning. From then on, she always made sure to keep the lid on tight when she caught worms. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys. Lily didn't want to clean up her toys because she wanted to play with Teddy. + +"Lily, please clean up your toys," said her mom. + +"I don't want to clean up. I just want to play with Teddy," replied Lily. + +Her mom said, "If you clean up your toys, you can take a nap with Teddy." + +Lily loved napping with Teddy, so she decided to clean up her toys. After she finished, Lily took a nap with Teddy and ignored everything else around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends went to the park to play. They saw a big fountain in the middle of the park. The fountain was very pretty, with smooth water flowing out of it. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, wanted to sit by the fountain. "Can I sit by the fountain?" Timmy asked Lily. "Sure, you can seat by the fountain," Lily said. Timmy went to the fountain and sat down. The water was so smooth and cool. + +Lily and her friends played and had fun at the park all day. When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to her friends and went home with her mom. She told her mom all about the pretty fountain and how Timmy got to seat by it. It was a fun day at the park for Lily and her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, fluffy dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max went to the park to play. + +While they were playing, they heard a loud sound. It was a truck that was serving ice cream. Lily was so excited and ran over to the truck. + +"Can I have an ice cream, please?" asked Lily. + +"Of course you can, little girl," said the man serving the ice cream. + +Lily and Max enjoyed their ice cream very much. Max even got a special dog ice cream. + +As they were leaving the park, they saw a man who was acting very stupid. He was dancing around and making silly faces. Lily thought it was funny and started dancing too. Max just wagged his tail and watched. + +"Let's go home now, Max," said Lily. "We had so much fun today!" + +And so, Lily and Max went home, happy and full of ice cream. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cherries very much. One day, her mom asked her if she wanted to go to the store to buy some cherries. Lily had to decide whether she wanted to go or not. + +Lily thought about it for a moment and then said, "Yes, I want to go to the store to get cherries!" Her mom was happy to hear that and they went to the store together. + +At the store, they met a kind lady who worked there. She was very compassionate and gave Lily a cherry to try. Lily loved it and asked her mom to buy more cherries. They picked out the best cherries and went home happily. From that day on, Lily decided that cherries were her favorite fruit. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy found a big drum in the park. He had never seen it before, so it was unknown to him. + +Timmy started to bang on the drum with his hands and it made a loud noise. He liked the sound it made, so he kept playing it. Soon, his friends came over and they all played the drum together. They ran around the park, making music and having fun. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy and his friends had to go home. They said goodbye to the drum, but Timmy knew he would come back to play it again someday. He ran home, excited to tell his mom about the unknown drum he found in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Max. Max loved to walk down the street every day. One day, Max saw his friend, a little mouse named Timmy, on the other side of the street. Max wanted to say hello, but he didn't know how to pass the street safely. + +Max thought and thought, and then he saw a crosswalk. Max waited for the light to turn green, and then he walked across the street to see Timmy. Timmy was happy to see Max, and they played together for a long time. When it was time to go home, Max knew how to pass the street safely, and he went home feeling proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong hero named Max. Max was very brave and always helped people in need. One day, Max saw a little bird with a broken wing. "Don't worry little bird, I will heal your wing," said Max. He took the bird to his home and took care of it until its wing was healed. + +One day, Max saw a slow turtle trying to cross the road. Max helped the turtle and carried it across the road. The turtle was very happy and said, "Thank you, Max. You are my hero." + +But one day, Max got very sick. He was so sick that he could not move. The little bird and the turtle came to visit him, but Max was too weak to help them. The little bird said, "Don't worry, Max. We will take care of you now." But unfortunately, Max did not get better and he passed away. The little bird and the turtle were very sad because they lost their hero. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite fork that was shiny and silver. One night, she went to bed and started to dream. In her dream, she saw a big black cat playing with her fork. She tried to take it back, but the cat was too fast. Suddenly, she woke up and realized it was just a dream. She looked over and saw her fork was still on the table. She smiled and went back to sleep, dreaming of happy things. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very clever, and she loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, while Lily was helping her mommy cook, she noticed that the refrigerator was making a funny noise. + +Lily said to her mommy, "Mommy, I understand that the refrigerator is making a funny noise. Can I help you fix it?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's very clever of you, Lily. Let's take a look." + +Together, Lily and her mommy opened the refrigerator and found that a jar of pickles had fallen over and was causing the noise. They fixed it together and the refrigerator was quiet again. Lily was so proud that she could help her mommy and understand what was wrong with the refrigerator. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to eat fish and sleep all day. One day, Fluffy's owner noticed that Fluffy's shirt was missing. Fluffy's shirt was his favorite toy, and he loved to play with it. + +Fluffy started to worry when he realized his shirt was gone. He looked everywhere for it, but he couldn't find it. Fluffy's owner saw how sad Fluffy was and decided to buy him a new shirt. + +When Fluffy saw his new shirt, he was so happy that he started to purr. He put on his new shirt and played with it all day long. From then on, Fluffy never had to worry about losing his shirt again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily was riding her bike when her chain broke. She was sad because she couldn't ride her bike anymore. + +Lily's dad came outside and saw her sad face. "What happened, Lily?" he asked. "My chain broke," she said. "Don't worry, we can replace it," her dad said. + +He went inside to get his tools and fixed the chain. "Wow, thank you, dad!" Lily said. She was so happy to ride her bike again, even though it was hot outside. She rode around with her friends and had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go outside and play. One day, she saw her mommy carrying a big jug of lemonade. Lily asked if she could have some. Her mommy said yes and poured her a glass. It was so tasty! + +After drinking her lemonade, Lily felt full of energy. She wanted to run and play some more. So, she asked her mommy if they could jog around the park. Her mommy said yes and they started jogging. Lily felt happy and free as the wind blew through her hair. + +As they jogged, they came across a friend who was sitting on a bench. Her friend had a jug of water with her. Lily's mommy told her friend how tasty the lemonade was and they all had a nice chat. After a while, Lily and her mommy continued jogging and having fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm with lots of animals. One day, the farmer went to the chicken coop and saw that all the eggs were gone! He looked around and saw a big sack near the fence. The farmer opened the sack and found all the eggs inside. He was very happy and thanked the kind person who left them there. + +Later that day, the sun was shining and it was very hot outside. The farmer went to the pond to cool off. He saw a wide tree with lots of shade and decided to rest there. While he was resting, he saw a group of ducks swimming in the pond. They were having so much fun splashing around in the cool water. + +As the sun began to set, the farmer went back to his house feeling very grateful for the kind person who left the eggs and for the cool shade of the wide tree. He went to bed with a smile on his face, knowing that he had a good day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her rocket. One day, she took her rocket outside to play with it. She pretended it was flying to outer space. + +Suddenly, Lily felt sad because her rocket wasn't working properly. She tried to fix it, but she didn't know how. Then, her mommy came outside and asked her what was wrong. Lily said, "My rocket is broken." + +Mommy hugged Lily and said, "Don't be sad. Let's try to fix it together." They worked on the rocket and finally, it was fixed! Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, mommy!" She played with her rocket all day long and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her marbles every day. She had a big bag of colorful marbles that she kept safe in her room. One day, Lily's friend came over to play with her. Her friend saw the bag of marbles and wanted to play with them too. + +Lily was happy to share her marbles with her friend, but her friend was not careful with them. She dropped one and it snapped in half. Lily was sad because that was her favorite marble. Her friend said sorry, but it didn't make Lily feel better. + +The moral of the story is that we should always be careful with other people's things. Even if they are just marbles, they can be important to someone else. And if we accidentally break something, we should say sorry and try to make it better. Lily forgave her friend because she was adorable and she knew her friend didn't mean to break her marble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, they went to the playground and saw a big slide. They all wanted to slide down it, but there was a long line. + +Lily's friend Emma said, "I wish I could go first. I'm so jealous of everyone who gets to slide down before me." + +Lily said, "Don't worry, Emma. We can take turns. That's what friends do. Life is more fun when we share." + +So, they all took turns sliding down the big slide and had a great time together. They laughed and played until it was time to go home. Lily felt happy that she could help her friend feel better and they all went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved playing with her hoop. She would roll it around and around, watching it spin and spin. One day, she was playing with her hoop when it got stuck in a tree. She tried and tried to get it out, but she couldn't reach it. + +Lily felt helpless and didn't know what to do. She sat down on the ground and started to cry. Suddenly, she heard her mom call her for lunch. She wiped her tears and went inside, feeling sad that she couldn't play with her hoop anymore. + +After lunch, Lily's mom saw that she was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily explained about her hoop being stuck in the tree. Her mom said she would help her and they went outside together. Her mom called her dad, who brought a ladder and was able to get the hoop down from the tree. Lily was so happy and grateful for her mom and dad's help. From then on, she made sure to play with her hoop in an open area where it couldn't get stuck again. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was tough and strong. It could carry lots of things like toys, food and clothes. One day, the truck was driving on the road when it saw a small car. The car was too small to go fast, so the truck had to yield and let the car go first. The truck was kind and patient, even though it was very big and tough. The car was happy and said thank you to the truck. From that day on, the truck always remembered to yield and be kind to the other cars on the road. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy's mommy made him a cool cake with lots of frosting. Timmy loved the cake so much that he ate too much of it and got a tummy ache. + +Later that day, Timmy and his mommy went outside to play. They saw a big fire burning in the distance. Timmy was scared because he didn't like fire. His mommy explained that the fire was far away and they were safe. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a man using a whip to make a cracking sound. Timmy thought it was funny and laughed. His mommy explained that the man was a farmer and he was using the whip to scare away the birds from his crops. Timmy was happy to learn something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti. One day, she went to a restaurant with her family. They all ate spaghetti together, and Lily was very happy. After they finished eating, Lily saw a little puppy outside. She wanted to play with the puppy, so she followed it quietly. The puppy led her to a park where they played together. It was a fun day for Lily and the puppy. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Bob. Bob was very nice and always shared his toys with his friends. He was very generous. One day, Bob went to the park to play with his friends. While he was playing, he saw a big surprise. It was a clown juggling balls! Bob stopped playing and stared at the clown. The clown saw Bob and smiled. Bob was very happy and went to thank the clown for the surprise. From that day on, Bob always looked for surprises at the park and shared them with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big tower. It was very tall and had lots of windows. One day, a little girl came to the tower. She looked up and saw how big it was. She thought it was very cool. + +Suddenly, she saw a cute puppy. It was so adorable! The little girl wanted to play with the puppy, so she called it to come to her. The puppy came running and licked her face. The little girl was very happy. + +They played together for a long time, running around the tower and having fun. When it was time to go home, the little girl said goodbye to the puppy and promised to come back and play again soon. And so, the little girl went home, happy and tired from playing with her new adorable friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big band. They played music with drums, guitars, and trumpets. The band was enormous, and they played at a big party. Everyone was happy and danced to the music. + +One little boy liked the band so much. He clapped his hands and danced around. The band saw him and smiled. "Do you like our music?" they asked. + +The little boy nodded his head and said, "Yes, I love it! Can I join the band?" + +The band laughed and said, "Of course, you can! You can be our biggest fan!" The little boy clapped his hands again, and the band played their music just for him. The end. +Once upon a time there was a clever bear who liked to travel. One day he set out on an adventure. As he traveled, the bear came upon many new and different things. + +He first came to a stream. The bear liked the sound of the water and dipped his paw in to splash around a little. + +He then made his way to a tall tree and felt the soft bark as he touched it. The bear climbed the tree and looked out over the blue sky and rolling hills. Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +The voice said, "Hello bear! Would you like to play?" The bear looked around and saw a cute rabbit. He smiled and said, "Yes! Let's play!" + +So the bear and the rabbit ran and chased each other around until they were both tired. Then they said goodbye and the bear continued on his journey. + +The bear was so thankful for his new friend and was very proud of himself for being so clever. He laughed and thought to himself, "This is the best adventure ever!" +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Apple and Banana. They were very happy because they were going to celebrate. + +Apple said, "Let's go to my closet and get ready." + +Banana was excited and said, "Yes, let's go!" + +When they reached the closet, they saw lots of colorful items. There were colorful hats, dresses and ribbons. + +Apple picked out a beautiful hat and said, "This is perfect for me!" + +Banana found a colorful dress and said, "Wow! This dress is so pretty!" + +So, Apple and Banana changed into their special outfits and went to the park to celebrate. They laughed, danced and enjoyed all day. + +At the end of the day, Apple and Banana hugged each other. Apple said, "Thanks for the great day, Banana." + +Banana smiled and said, "Yes, thank you. Let's never forget to celebrate!" +Once upon a time, there was a fierce monster. He lived in a big cave and could roar loudly, so he scared everyone who passed by. + +One day, he was getting hungry, so he decided to cook some food. He opened the window of his cave and looked outside. Suddenly, he saw a little girl playing in the garden. + +The monster said, "Hello little girl. I'm cooking my food and it smells so yummy. What are you doing?" + +The little girl looked at him and said, "I'm picking flowers. Would you like some?" + +The monster smiled. "Yes, I would. Thank you!" + +The little girl took the flowers inside the cave and the monster put them on his plate. He added some more ingredients and started to cook. + +When the food was ready, the little girl and the monster ate together and talked about all kinds of things. After the meal the monster told the little girl, "Now that we are friends, come and visit me anytime." + +And they lived happily ever after! +Jimmy and his mommy were walking in the park. Jimmy saw a duck swimming in a pond. He wanted to shoot it, so he asked his mommy if he could get his bow and arrow. + +"No Jimmy," said his mommy. "We can't shoot the duck." + +Jimmy was sad, but he saw a seagull in the sky. He pointed at the bird and asked, "Can I shoot it?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes Jimmy, you can shoot the seagull." + +Jimmy ran to get his bow and arrow. He looked up at the sky and aimed carefully. Then he shot the arrow. The seagull flew away, and Jimmy cheered. + +Mommy laughed. "That was funny, Jimmy," she said. She gave him a hug and then opened her bag. Inside was a diary with a pink lock. "This is for you," she said. + +Jimmy took the diary and opened it. He saw that it was filled with pictures and stories. He smiled. "This is awesome," he said. + +Mommy smiled. "I'm glad you like it," she said. "You can use it to write down all the fun things we do together." + +Jimmy hugged his mommy. He knew that he would always remember how much fun he had in the park that day. +Once there was a little girl, she was only three. She loved to go outside, and today was no different. She stood in the garden, looking up at the clouds. She saw shapes and patterns in the sky, smiling in delight. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. The little girl turned around, to see two police officers standing behind her. They were wearing uniforms, and didn’t look pleased. + +“Where’s your mummy?†one of the police officer asked. + +The little girl looked embarrassed, and shook her head. She didn’t know where she was supposed to be. + +“Come with us,†the police officer said, and he held out his hand. The little girl took it, and the three of them walked away. + +The police officers helped the little girl find her mummy. They looked all around the garden, until eventually she saw her mummy, smiling and waving. + +The little girl ran over, and hugged her mummy tightly. Both she and the police officers were relieved. + +The police officers said goodbye; they were happy that the little girl was safe. + +The little girl said goodbye too, and they waved as they walked away. + +The little girl thanked the police officers, and watched them go until they were out of sight. Then she turned around, stood up tall and went back to the garden to +Maggie and her mommy were getting ready to go to the doctor. Maggie was a bit scared and asked her mom, "Why do I need to go to the doctor?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "The doctor will help you feel better. He's a tall man who will want to check your tummy and throat." + +Maggie thought about this for a moment and then asked, "What will he do to my tummy and throat?" + +Her mommy said, "He'll listen to your tummy and throat with a special device. That will help him figure out how to make you feel better." + +Maggie liked this idea and was excited to go. When they got to the doctor's, the doctor prepared special medicine to make Maggie feel better. Maggie felt better almost instantly and went home with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very anxious because it was time to lock the door. She didn't want to go to bed yet. + +So Lucy went up to her parents and asked, "Can I stay up longer, please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "No, it's time to lock the door. It's already late and you have to go to bed now." + +Lucy was still anxious, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. So she hugged her mom and said "Okay, I'll go to bed now." + +Then she went off to bed and locked the door, feeling happy to have seen her mom and dad one more time before going to bed. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was an ugly potato. It belonged to a young girl named Maddie. But Maddie didn't want it. + +One day, Maddie said to the potato, "I don't want you. You're ugly! Find someone else to belong to." + +But the potato said, "No. I want to belong to you. Please let me stay with you." + +Maddie thought for a moment and then said, "If you don't leave, I'll have to cook you!" + +The potato was scared and said, "No! I don't want to be cooked. Please, find someone else for me to belong to." + +Maddie smiled and said, "Okay, I know just the person for you to belong to. Come with me." + +Maddie took the potato to her neighbor's house. When the neighbor saw the potato, she smiled and said, "What a beautiful potato. I'd love for it to belong to me!" + +Maddie smiled and said, "It's all yours. Have fun." + +So the ugly potato found a new home, and Maddie was happy that it was finally where it belonged. +Once upon a time there lived a little boy named Johnny. He was only three years old but he was very brave. + +One day, Johnny decided to explore the park by himself. He raced around, moving as fast as he could. He was speeding along like the wind. + +Suddenly, Johnny noticed a plastic bag of waste on the ground. He decided to pick it up and throw it away in the bin. Johnny didn't want the park to be filled with rubbish. + +At the same time, he heard an old lady shouting at him. She was saying "Hey! You! That's my spicy lunch that you are throwing away!". Johnny was confused. He quickly explained to her what he was doing. + +"Oh, I see," said the old lady. "I'm glad that you are trying to keep the park clean. Even though it was my lunch, it was wasteful." + +Johnny smiled and thanked the old lady. Then he waved goodbye and sped off to explore the park some more. +One day, Mommy and Baby were playing in the park. They saw a ghost flying around, and it scared Baby. Mommy patted Baby's head and said, "It's okay, it's just a cool ghost having some fun". But then the ghost flew closer and Mommy had to slap it away! Baby smiled and laughed. "It's okay Baby, the ghost won't bother us now", Mommy said. + +Mommy and Baby went back to playing in the park, until it was time to go home. They waved goodbye to the ghost, and he waved back. Baby smiled and said, "Ghost is cool". Mommy smiled too and said, "Yes, ghosts can be cool!" +John and Mama were in the garden. Mama pointed to a bush with small purple flowers. + +"Look, John," Mama said with a smile, "Purple escape!" + +John's eyes grew big and he started to smile too. "Escape!" he shouted. He ran over to the bush and started to part it with his hands. + +"Be careful, John," Mama warned, as John started to move more and more of the bush aside. + +Eventually, John stopped. He had found a hidden hole in the ground. + +"Can I go in?" John asked, excitedly. + +Mama smiled and said, "Yes, but be careful and come out soon!" + +John nodded and crawled in. He was sure he had found an amazing escape. +Once upon a time there was a nice green frog. He hopped around the pond and had lots of fun. He raised his voice to all of his friends, singing and playing. + +One day he heard a noise coming from the other side of the pond. It got louder and louder until the green frog realised it was a wake. It sounded like his friends were calling him. + +The green frog hopped over to join them and everyone in the wake asked him why he was so late. The green frog said he had been raising his voice singing and playing. + +Then his friends shouted for joy and said, "It's great you are here now! Let's play together!" + +And that's what they did. The green frog found himself raising his voice in song along with his friends as they played and had fun. +In the morning, Tom and his Mom were in the backyard. Tom was observing the bees and the birds in the trees. He watched as the bees buzzed from flower to flower and the bright birds flew high in the rough sky. + +Mom said, "Tom, can you see the bees?" +Tom said, "Yes, I can see the bees, Mommy!" + +Mom smiled. She said, "Let's sit down and observe the bees." +Tom nodded. He grabbed a cushion and plopped down on the ground. Mom and Tom watched the bees and the birds. They sat peacefully and listened to the sound of the morning. + +The sun began to get brighter and brighter. The day was getting warmer and warmer. Tom noticed a bee was listening at a red flower. The bee flew away. Tom said, "Goodbye bee!" Mom laughed and hugged Tom. They watched the bees buzzing until the sun started to set. Then, Tom and Mom went inside their house. Off to bed they went, dreaming of their wonderful morning observing the rough sky. +Once there was a family with two children, Jack and Mary. They were very happy and always playing together. + +One day, Jack and Mary were outside in the backyard. Jack found a big drain. He thought it was so funny. He laughed and said, "Hey Mary! Let's go in the drain!" + +But Mary was scared. She said, "No! It looks disgusting! I don't want to go in there." + +But Jack laughed again and said, "Come on, it won't be so bad. I'll go in first and then you can follow me!" + +So with a deep breath, Mary stepped in the drain. To her surprise, it wasn't so bad after all. She started to laugh too. + +The two children spent the rest of the day playing in the drain and laughing. And Mary was very glad she had gone in after all. +Once there was a little boy named Joe. He was only three years old, and he loved to learn. + +One day, Joe saw some furniture in his living room. He was very curious and wanted to touch it. He asked his mom, "What is that?" + +His mom replied, "That is a sofa. You can learn more about furniture when you get older." Joe knew he had a lot of time to learn about furniture, so he went to explore the rest of the house. + +As Joe went to explore the other rooms, he noticed something else. He saw a spoiled puppy in the kitchen! Joe was so excited and wanted to get close. He asked his mom, "Can I learn about the puppy?" + +His mother smiled and said, "Yes, Joe. The puppy's name is Princess. You can learn about her when you are old enough." + +Joe couldn't wait to learn more about furniture and Princess. He knew he had a lot of time to learn and he was very excited. +Molly was walking in her garden. She looked up and noticed a bee buzzing in the air. She smiled as she watched it playing in the flowers. Suddenly she heard a loud noise. She looked around and noticed a loud truck. She ran to the truck and saw a man carrying a lot of math books. + +"What are you doing?" asked Molly. + +"I'm delivering books to the school," the man replied. + +Molly smiled and said, "I like math!" + +The man smiled and said, "Well, you'd better get back to your garden! Bye!" + +Molly waved goodbye and turned back to the garden. She noticed a dead bee on the ground. She felt sad and looked up in the sky. + +"Math helps us to understand the world," she whispered. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jimmy. He liked to explore his garden. One day he was walking in his garden when he noticed a mysterious basket. He wanted to see what was inside it. + +Jimmy asked his mom, "Mom, can I manage the basket?" + +His mom replied, "Sure, let's have a look together." + +When they opened the basket, they saw lots of colourful toys. Jimmy was surprised and excited. He took out a toy train and showed it to his mom. + +Jimmy smiled and said, "I managed the basket!" + +His mom smiled back and said, "That's great, Jimmy. You did a very good job!" +Once upon a time, a polar bear named Lolly lived in the North Pole. She lived in an igloo she had made herself. One day, she was sitting in her igloo, looking out the window. Suddenly, she heard a knock. "Who is it?" asked Lolly, excitedly. Her friend, a snowy owl named Barry, flew in and said, "I have something important to give you!" + +Lolly was very curious. Barry flew over to her and brought out a big, pretty box. He told her to open it. Inside the box, Lolly found a shining golden necklace! She was so excited. "Thank you so much, Barry!" she said. + +Barry smiled. He said, "I wanted to make something special to remind you how important you are." Lolly hugged him and said, "I'm so lucky to have a friend like you." + +The two friends hugged, and Lolly put on her necklace. She knew she would never forget this special moment because it was something she had received with love. +Manny Monkey forgot all about his friend, the Hippo. He was so sad. He thought he would never see the Hippo again. But then one day, in the park, he saw something very interesting. It was a big grey Hippo! + +"Hippo!" said Manny Monkey. "Is that you?" + +The Hippo smiled, "Yes, it's me!" + +Manny couldn't believe it. He gave the Hippo a big hug. They both laughed and felt so happy to be together again. + +The Hippo said, "It's been so long since I've seen you Manny. We must go to the lake and play together." + +Manny Monkey agreed and off they went. They had so much fun jumping around and playing catch with the other animals. + +Manny was so glad that he had not forgotten his good friend the Hippo. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. She loved to explore and went on a big adventure every day. One day she found a big drawer. It was very attractive and Daisy was very excited to see what was inside. + +She opened the drawer and found lots of wonderful things. There were little cars and dolls, cups, balls and puzzles. She could not believe her eyes. Daisy was so excited that she shouted out loud, "Yay! I found so many things!" + +Just then, Daisy heard a voice say, "Those are my toys! Don't be so greedy." It was an old lady, Mrs Jenkins. She looked at Daisy with a smile. "Let's pick out a few things and share them, shall we?" + +Daisy and Mrs Jenkins were soon playing together with the toys. Daisy was so happy to find such an attractive and exciting drawer with so many wonderful things inside. + +Mrs Jenkins looked at Daisy and said, "You're a great explorer! Keep it up!" Daisy smiled and gave Mrs Jenkins a big hug and said, "Thank you!" +Davey was feeling tough. He was getting ready to take a step. But he was scared. He had never done this before. + +He looked around his room and saw the closet. He took a deep breath and stepped closer. He reached out his hand and opened the door. + +Davey jumped back in fear. A monster was inside the closet! It growled at him. + +Davey shouted, "I'm not scared of you!" + +The monster laughed. "I know you're tough. You can do it. Take another step." + +Davey took a deep breath and stepped closer. He reached out his hand and patted the monster on the head. The monster smiled. + +Davey said, "You can come out now. I'm not scared anymore." + +The monster smiled wider. And together, they stepped out of the closet. +Once upon a time there was a young fox named Marsh. One day Marsh thought, "I want to do something special." + +Marsh looked up at the sky and said, "I want to fly to the highest point I can!" + +So Marsh started jumping and jumping, but he just couldn't get higher. He felt sad. + +But then Marsh met a wise old owl who said to him, "Little fox, if you practice, you can improve. Don't give up!" + +So Marsh worked really hard, and soon he was jumping higher and higher! + +One day he jumped so high, he reached the top of the sky! He was so happy. + +Marsh looked around and yelled, "I did it! I improved and I made it to the top of the sky!" +Once upon a time, there was a bird that wanted to explore. So the bird spread its wings and started to soar. It flew over hills, mountains and valleys. The bird flew higher and higher and the view kept getting better and better. + +The bird saw some wonderful sights from high up in the sky. It felt so peaceful and the bird was having so much fun. + +Just then the bird came across a hot air balloon. It was very big and brightly coloured. The bird noticed that someone was inside the balloon and it called out to them: +"Hi! Where are you going?" + +The person in the hot air balloon called back, "I'm going up, up and away. Would you like to come?" +The bird thought this was a great offer and happily said yes! + +The person told the bird to get in and promised to take it to lots of different places. The bird quickly climbed in and found it was very comfortable. + +The two of them lifted off, and the bird felt so excited. For the rest of the day, they went from place to place and the bird didn't have to pay a penny - it was a very cheap way to go exploring. + +The bird had the most amazing views. Everywhere the bird looked was more and more beautiful - mountains and forests and oceans, all from up high in the sky. + +As the sun started to set, the +Once upon a time there was a rabbit who liked to jump around. He jumped up high and he jumped far. One day, he decided to jump over a pole. He could see it was very tall and skinny. + +The rabbit said "That pole looks dangerous. I think I should jump over it!" He hopped a few times to build up his speed, then he jumped. He just made it over the top of the pole. + +But then the rabbit heard something coming from behind him. It was the farmer! He was chasing the rabbit with a net! + +The rabbit yelled "Yikes! This is bad, I have to jump again!" He hopped a few times, then jumped away quickly. + +The rabbit made it away safely. After that, he decided to never ever try to jump over the dangerous pole again. +Once upon a time, there was a leopard who needed help. He was walking in the forest when he came across a pink balloon. He had never seen anything like it before and he reached out to try to touch it. But, the balloon floated out of reach. + +The leopard tried to jump to catch it, but he couldn't reach it. He wanted to play with it so badly. He started to whimper. + +Suddenly, a little girl jumped out from behind a bush. She said to the leopard, "I can help you!" The leopard was so happy to hear it. + +The little girl reached up and carefully grabbed the balloon. She handed it to the leopard and said, "There, now you can play with the balloon." + +The leopard thanked the little girl for her help, and the two friends ran off together to play. They chased the balloon around the forest, laughing and having fun. + +The leopard and the little girl became the best of friends, and whenever the leopard needed help, he knew the little girl would always be there to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a fair tent in the meadow. A little girl named Lucy saw the tent and wanted to play with it. + +She ran over to the tent and tugged on the fabric. Suddenly, the tent turned into a magical treehouse! + +Lucy was amazed. + +"Wow!" said Lucy, "Can I come inside?" + +The treehouse answered, "Yes, you can come inside, but only if you promise to repeat one thing: 'I will be fair and kind.'" + +And Lucy did. She repeated the phrase over and over again until she was able to say it without any mistakes. + +Then, the treehouse opened up and gave Lucy a big hug. + +"Welcome inside, Lucy! We can play together, forever and ever," said the treehouse. + +And so Lucy and the treehouse played together every day, always being fair and kind. And they were happy. +Joe was excited because today he was going to the zoo. As they were riding in the car, Joe asked his Mom what he was going to see. Mom said, "You'll see lots of animals. Can you name any?" Joe said, "Cows, horses, and bulls!" Just then they drove up to the entrance of the zoo and Joe jumped out. + +The first area was the farm animal petting zoo! Joe was thrilled to see the animals. The first thing he did was pet a cow, then a horse, then he saw a bull. Joe thought the bull looked really cool and he wanted to sign it. So he got his marker and signed on the bull's side. + +All of a sudden the bull started to move! Joe was scared but his Mom told him not to worry because the bull was just sleeping. She said it was dead. Joe was relieved that the bull wasn't alive, but he was still a bit worried. Sol his Mom gave him a hug and said, "You don't have to worry now, it's ok. Let's go see the other animals!" Joe laughed and they went on exploring the zoo. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. She had a magic hand that was special. Every day, she used her special hand to do things like picking flowers, gathering leaves, and brushing her hair. + +One day, while she was playing in the park, she saw a boy. He was looking at her with his big, round eyes. Sally smiled at him and waved. + +The boy said, “I want a magic hand like yours!†+ +Sally smiled sweetly and said, “I am so lucky to have a magic hand. You can have one too if you believe in yourself.†+ +The boy looked a little envious, but he smiled and said, “I’ll try!†+ +Sally was happy for him and wished him luck. She knew he could do it! +Once upon a time, there was a pink bird. Her name was Lizzy. She lived in a forest with her mum and dad. + +One day, Lizzy's dad said, "Lizzy, I need you to save the mud. It is in the river and needs to be taken out." + +Lizzy replied, "Yes, Dad! I will do it!" Lizzy was so excited. + +Lizzy ran to the river. She scooped the mud out of the river with her tiny hands and put it into the basket. + +After she had finished, Lizzy's dad said to her, "Well done, Lizzy! You have saved the mud!" + +Lizzy smiled and said, "Yay! I am happy I saved the mud!" + +The end. +Once upon a time, a tall girl named Lucy was walking in the park. Suddenly, a jewel fell from the sky, right in front of her. She screamed in delight and bent down to pick it up. + +As she admired the brunette she noticed a boy near her. He had lots of colorful jewels in his pocket. He smiled as he saw her admiring the precious gem and said, "What a beautiful jewel!" + +Lucy felt glad to have a conversation with this new friend. She smiled and asked, "What's your name?" + +The boy looked up at her and said, "My name is Jack, but everyone ignores me." Lucy felt sad and said, "No one should ignore you, Jack." + +Jack smiled and said, "I know, I should ignore them too. I have many more jewels like this one that I found in the park. Let's be friends and explore the park together." + +Lucy was filled with joy and agreed to explore the park with Jack. They had lots of fun playing together and exploring more jewels. From that day, Jack was no longer ignored by anyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old. Lucy loved to explore and play in the park. + +Today, Lucy wanted to try something new. She had a little pocket in her dress, and she decided to fill it with stones. + +Lucy skipped over to the pond. She could see all the big and small stones at the bottom. She got ready to reach into the water and pick some up. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. + +“Wait, what are you doing?†the voice asked. + +Lucy turned and saw a frog. He was watching her with his big eyes. + +“I’m picking stones,†said Lucy. + +“That’s a good idea,†said the frog. “But why don’t you relax first. Take a few deep breaths and put your hands in the water. Feel how nice and cool it is.†+ +Lucy smiled. She put her hands in the water and relaxed. She felt so calm. Then, she began to pick up the stones and put them in her pocket. + +When she was done, the frog thanked her. + +“It looks like you’re ready for your new adventure,†he said with a smile. + +Lucy giggled and nodded. She was excited +Once there was a girl called Emma. She was three years old and she liked doing yoga. Every day, Emma and her mommy would part from her daddy and go to yoga together. They liked the yoga class a lot. + +"Mommy, why do people do yoga?" Emma asked. + +"It's good for your body and it helps you to relax," Mommy answered. + +One day, Emma and her mommy went shopping for new clothes for Emma. They walked into a store and Emma saw something she liked very much. It was a beautiful, purple yoga outfit. It was quite cheap, too, so Mommy said yes, and they bought it. + +"Thank you Mommy!" Emma said excitedly. + +"You're welcome, sweetie," Mommy said, smiling. + +Emma was very happy and could not wait to wear her new yoga outfit to class. She was so proud to be able to practice yoga in her new purple clothes. From that day on, Emma and her mommy part happy, after each yoga class. +The night was dark and cold. Rick shivered as he walked through the forest. He had nothing but a little flashlight to help him find his way. + +Suddenly, he heard something! He shone his flashlight and saw a big, black bear! Rick felt scared and his heart raced. + +"Where are you going?", said the bear. His voice was deep and a bit bitter. + +Rick's throat was dry. He wanted to run but he knew the bear was faster. He gathered courage and said, "I’m looking for my way home." + +The bear thought for a few minutes. Then, he said, "Let me show you the way." + +Rick followed the bear through the forest. He shivered in the cold until he finally saw his home. + +"Thank you!", said Rick, feeling relieved. + +The bear smiled and said, "I'm glad to help. Now, be careful the next time you go out in the dark!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was exploring in her backyard. Suddenly, she saw something. It was a rabbit! The rabbit had long ears and soft fur. + +The girl said, "Hi Rabbit! What are you doing?" + +The rabbit bowed. She looked so cute! + +The girl said, "Do you want to play?" + +The rabbit bowed again. + +The girl and the rabbit went to the grass. It was very lovely in the sun. They played for many hours. + +Then, the girl wanted to play tag. She chased the rabbit around her yard. But the rabbit was too fast - much faster than the girl. So the girl was a bit angry and said, "That's not fair, you're too fast!" + +The rabbit bowed and said, "No, that's not fair. I'm just not stupid like you." + +The girl was shocked. She had never heard a rabbit talk before! Then she laughed and said, "OK, let's go play in the grass again!" + +And that's what they did. They played in the grass for the rest of the day and had a lot of wonderful fun. The end. +Once upon a time there was a nice boy named Max. He loved to explore and play in the park. One day Max was riding his bike in the park when he heard a loud noise coming from the bushes. He stopped and looked around. + +Suddenly, he heard a gruff voice. "Hey, what are you doing here?" + +Max was scared and looked around to see who had spoken. There, standing in front of him was a huge bear with a razor in its hand. + +Max gulped. He didn't know what to do. The bear suddenly started to back away and said, "Nevermind, I changed my mind. Have a nice day!" + +Max thought it was strange, but he started to ride away. The bear shouted, "Wait! I want to show you something cool!" + +Max stopped and the bear showed him how to reverse his bike. Max was amazed. He had never seen anyone do that before. + +The bear told him, "Now you try. It's easy!" + +Max was scared at first, but finally he mustered up the courage to try and he was able to do it. + +Max thanked the bear and they said goodbye. Max was really excited to show his family what he had learned. + +From that day on, Max was never scared of the big bear with the scary razor. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl who was three years old. Her name was Jane. She loved to explore in the garden. + +One day, she saw a nut on the ground. Jane felt excited. She quickly picked up the nut and looked at it closely. It was a pale color, not like the ones that grew on trees. + +"What is this nut?" asked Jane. She had never seen anything like it before. + +Then, a squirrel came up to her. It spoke in a voice that was small and scared. "I'm sorry," said the squirrel. "I dropped my nut and was too scared to tell anyone. Please don't take it away." + +Jane smiled. She liked the squirrel and was glad to help. She put the nut back on the ground. "There you go," she said kindly. + +The squirrel smiled and thanked Jane. Then it quickly grabbed its nut and hopped away. Jane waved goodbye, feeling happy that she was able to help out her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl name Jenny. She was only three years old and liked to play outside. One day, Jenny's mom told her it was time for some exercise. Jenny wasn't sure what to do, so her mom showed her. She asked Jenny to remove her shoes and stand up on one foot. Jenny tried, but she was fragile and it was difficult. She said, "Mommy, I can't do it!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's alright, sweetheart. We can take away some more exercise so it's easier for you. That way you can still get some exercise." + +Jenny thought that was a great idea. She started taking away some of the exercises her mom had shown her and soon she was playing all sorts of games. Jenny loved exercising and had lots of fun! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was three years old and he was very curious about the world. One day, Jack was playing in his backyard when he spotted a jar. He was amazed by it and he wanted to know what was inside it. + +Jack asked his mom, "Mom, what's in that jar?" + +"I don't know, Jack," she said, "but why don't you imagine what could be inside it?" + +Jack thought hard about what could be inside the jar. He couldn't think of anything, so he decided to take a peek. He found that the jar was filled with tiny pebbles. + +He held one in his hand and said, "Wow, this is interesting, but I'm not sure what to do with it." + +His mom smiled and said, "Why don't you try to put some of the pebbles back into the jar? It might be a difficult task, but I'm sure you can do it." + +Jack thought this was an interesting challenge. He put a few pebbles back into the jar and was proud of himself for completing the difficult task. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a modern chest that lived in the forest. One day, a traveler was hiking through the forest and saw the chest. The traveler wanted to rescue it, so he opened the chest and found a special surprise! Inside the chest was a little bird. + +The traveler said to the little bird, "Hello! Are you okay?" + +The bird replied, "Yes, I'm okay. But I'm stuck in this chest. Can you help me?" + +"Of course!" said the traveler. He picked up the bird and carried it away from the chest. The traveler was happy to have rescued the little bird and set it free. + +The little bird thanked the traveler, then flew away into the sky, and they both lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a bunny who lived in a big bush. He was very persistent and wanted to find a nice place to sleep at night. + +So, one day, the bunny jumped and hopped until he found the perfect spot. It was warm and safe. But soon enough he heard a loud noise and he needed to find somewhere else to sleep. + +He hopped from bush to bush until he came to one with a round, furry ball in it. He decided to make this his bed. But, just as he was snuggling into it, a voice said: "Why are you trying to sleep in my bushy tail?" + +It was a sleepy fox. The bunny was a little scared, but he was also very persistent. He asked, "Can I please sleep in your bush?" + +The fox thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, but you must be very quiet." The bunny was so happy he hopped and hopped. And every night he went back to the same bush to sleep. + +The persistent bunny and the sleepy fox became friends and they lived together in the bush happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a lazy gorilla named Bob. He wanted to stay in bed all day, but his mom told him to go outside and play. + +So Bob went outside and it was a sunny day. The sun was shining so bright it almost made him squint. + +Bob started climbing a tree and soon enough he was high up in the sky. When he looked down, he realized that he was so high he could almost touch the clouds! + +Bob was so happy he started to laugh and then he saw a beautiful rainbow. He pointed at it and shouted, "Look Mama, a rainbow!" + +His Mama smiled from the ground below and said, "Yes Bob, the sun is always shining." + +Bob loved that the sun was always shining and he knew he could always find it in the sky no matter where he went. And he always remembered that the sun will never forget to shine! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and she loved to explore her world. One day, Lucy took a trip to the office. She had never seen an office before and she didn't understand what it was. + +When they arrived, Lucy's mom said, "This is an office, Lucy." + +Lucy looked around, but she was still confused. "What do you do here?" she asked her mom. + +Her mom smiled and said, "People come here to do work. It's like a job, but in an office." + +Lucy thought this was really interesting. "Do you like working in the office?" she asked. + +"Sometimes," said her mom. "But it can be bad too." + +Lucy thought about this for a moment, then she said, "I think I understand, but maybe when I'm older I'll understand it better." + +Her mom smiled, gave her a hug, and said, "I'm sure you will, sweetheart." + +And Lucy was happy to be learning so many new things! +Once upon a time, there was a man walking through a park. He saw a swing, so he decided to sit down. He was feeling dull, so he thought the swing might cheer him up. + +He started to swing back and forth, going higher and higher. Suddenly, a little girl in a bright pink dress ran up to him. She smiled and said, “Can I swing too?†+ +The man smiled. “Of course you can,†he said. He moved over a bit so the little girl could join him. + +The man and the girl went back and forth together, taking turns pushing each other. Soon, the girl was giggling and the man was smiling too. The man thought, maybe swings really are the best way to chase away dull days. +Once upon a time there were two friends, John and Samantha. One day, John decided he wanted to introduce Samantha to something new. He took her to the kitchen and said, "Samantha, I'm going to introduce you to something very special - spaghetti!" + +Samantha was so excited. She asked, "What is spaghetti?" + +John said, "It's a brilliant food that you eat with a spoon and a fork." He showed her how to eat it and she loved it so much! + +Samantha said, "This is so yummy! Can I have it again?" + +John smiled and said, "Of course! Whenever you want spaghetti, just ask me, and I'll get it for you." + +Samantha and John liked eating spaghetti so much that it became a regular part of their friendship. Every time they were together they would introduce each other to something new. +Molly was feeling dizzy as she stepped outside. She looked up and saw a big, fluffy white cloud. As she reached out her hand to touch it, she saw an eye looking back at her. + +Surprised, she spoke to it. + +"Who are you?" + +"I'm the Eye in the Sky," it replied. + +"What do you do?" Molly asked. + +"I watch over you and make sure you're safe," the Eye said. + +Molly smiled. "Thank you for watching over me. You make me feel safe." + +The Eye winked goodbye and flew up into the sky. Molly felt safe as she watched the Eye soar away. She couldn't wait to tell her friends all about her special friend in the sky. +John was playing with his toys in his bedroom when he heard his mom call him. He ran down the hallway to the kitchen and saw a surprise on the table. It was a red cake with something sticking out of it. His dad smiled as he pointed to the cake. + +John: "What is it?" + +Mom: "It's a surprise, John! Can you see what it is?" + +John got closer and saw a slip of paper sticking out of the cake. He pulled the paper out and read the words. + +John: "It says 'Happy Birthday!'" + +Mom: "That's right! Today is your birthday, so we made a special cake for you. We wanted to surprise you!" + +John smiled and thanked them. He wanted to try a piece of the cake so he carefully slipped a piece onto a plate. The cake was so yummy and he was so happy to have this special birthday surprise. +The sun was rising over the cold valley. Little Bob heard his mom calling him. He ran outside to see what she wanted. "Bob," she said, "I want you to help me prepare a picnic! We're going to the valley today." + +Bob smiled. He loved going on picnics. He quickly ran inside and grabbed his hat and shoes. Then he helped his mom carry the picnic basket out of the house. + +They walked down to the valley together, and Bob played in the fresh morning air. When they got to the bottom of the valley, Bob helped his mom lay out the blanket for the picnic. They put out the food and drinks, and both had a big smile on their faces. + +Bob's mom said, "Now that the picnic is all ready, let's enjoy the view!" He looked out and saw the cold valley full of trees and a river in the distance. Bob smiled and said, "It's so pretty!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Susie. She was three years old and loved music. Every day she listened to records and played with her toy piano. + +One day, Susie's parents brought her a surprise. It was a beautiful guitar! Susie was so happy, she could hardly contain her excitement. She touched the strings and it made a lovely sound. + +Susie asked her parents, "What is this?" They told her it was a guitar and she could learn to play it. + +Susie was determined to learn. Every day she practiced strumming the strings and playing different notes. It wasn't always easy but Susie was so proud of herself when she started to make music! + +One day, as she was practicing, Susie realized that her guitar could make a unique and unusual sound. She was so excited she wanted to show everyone. She jumped up and shouted, "Mommy! Daddy! I made something special!" + +Her parents were so proud of her. Susie had realized what a special gift she had been given. The gift of music. +Once there was a little duck, who was very naughty. He loved to splash around in the pond, instead of resting on his cushion, like the other ducks did. + +One day, while the duck was jumping in the pond, he noticed a big white cloud above him. The little duck had never seen a cloud before and he was so excited that he started to quack loudly. + +"What are you doing, little duck"? Asked the cloud. + +The little duck replied, "I'm so happy that I'm not resting like the other ducks do. I'm having too much fun swimming and jumping". + +"That's ok," said the cloud, "but perhaps you should rest a bit too. You will have more energy later." + +The little duck thought about it for a moment and then said, "Ok, I will try to rest, but only a little bit!" So the little duck hopped out of the pond and settled down on his cushion, while the cloud watched with a smile. + +The little duck lay there for a while, feeling very content. He knew that sometimes being naughty was ok, as long as he took some time to rest too. +Jill was so happy. She was going to marry Mark today. Mark was a helpful man and everyone in the town loved him. Jill and Mark were standing in front of the old church when they saw mist coming down from the sky. It was so magical, they both smiled at each other. + +"This is so special," said Jill. + +Mark agreed. "Yes, it is. I'm so glad we get to get married today." He took Jill's hand and together they walked into the church. + +When they came out, it was a sunny day. Everyone in the town had gathered around them and was cheering. They were married! The mist had gone and the sun was shining bright. + +The day was so special. Jill and Mark were so happy and thankful for all of the helpful people who made their special day possible. They couldn't believe it, but here they were, husband and wife. + +They would always remember the mist, the sun and how all their friends and family were so helpful in making their wedding day so special. +Once upon a time there was a man who had a good wife. Everywhere he went, his wife would go with him. They were very happy together. + +One day the man decided to display something very special to his wife. He put some glittery jewelry on a tray and showed it to her. + +The wife looked at the display and said, "Oh, this is so lovely! You are very sweet to me." + +The man smiled and said, "It's my pleasure, my love. You deserve to have something special." + +The wife thanked her husband and they hugged each other. They stayed like that for a few moments, and then went on with their day. They were very happy together. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was called Bob and the other was called Jenny. + +Bob was a lazy boy and Jenny was very active. One day, they were playing a game. They had to match the color blocks. Jenny went first and was very quick to match the blocks. + +Bob was feeling lazy. He looked at the blocks and sighed. "This is hard!" he said. + +Jenny laughed. "Come on, Bob. You can do it!" + +Bob sighed again but he started to match the blocks. Jenny started to rub her head. She thought and then said, "let's break this game into two parts. It will be much easier like that." + +Bob smiled and they started to break the game into two parts. Finally, they managed to match all of the blocks. + +Jenny and Bob high-fived each other. "We did it!" Jenny said. + +Bob smiled and said, "I am glad I was not too lazy!" +Once there was a little girl named Emmy. She was 3 years old and loved to swing. One day, when Emmy was playing in her backyard, she saw something scary. It was a big bug flying close to her swing! + +Emmy started to get scared but then she heard a voice. + +"Come little girl! Come swing on my swing!" said the bug. + +Emmy was surprised and asked, "Can I really swing on your swing?" + +The bug smiled and said, "Yes, of course! I urge you to try it!" + +Emmy was a bit hesitant but she thought it looked like fun. So, she grabbed the bug's swing with both hands and started to swing! She had so much fun that she started to laugh and giggle. + +The bug was so happy to see Emmy enjoying the swing that he flew away with a smile on his face. From that day on, Emmy loved to go outside and play on the swing. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was 3 and his name was Pete. + +One day, Pete was in the garden with his mum. It was a lovely, light day. Suddenly, the sky went dark and wind began to blow really hard. + +"Mum, what's happening?" said Pete. + +"It's a tornado," his mum said. + +Pete was scared. He hid behind his mum. The wind was so strong and it made a loud noise. + +The tornado started to break things. Trees were falling down and branches were flying everywhere. Pete and his mum had to be careful and hide. + +Eventually, the tornado went away and the light came back. Pete was so happy, but then he saw all the things that had been broken. + +His mum hugged him tight and said, "It's ok Pete, we can fix the things that are broken." + +Pete smiled. He knew his mum was right. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She wanted to go outside and play all day. So she asked her mom, "Can I go outside and play?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, but you must be obedient." + +Sarah said, "Okay!" She ran outside and saw a big tree. She wanted to climb it, so she tried. She ran back to her mom and said, "Mom, I want to climb the tree!" + +Her mom replied, "That sounds like fun! But remember, you must be obedient and be careful!" + +Sarah said, "I will!" She ran back to the tree and climbed it. She saw the birds in the sky, the squirrels in the branches, and the flowers in the garden. She smiled happily and shouted, "I love the outdoors!" + +Sarah climbed down the tree and ran home. She thanked her mom for letting her go out and play. Her mom said, "You're welcome! I'm so proud of you for being obedient." + +Sarah smiled and said, "I will always obey you, Mommy!" +Little Jack was feeling excited. He was going to visit his baby cousin. His parents drove up to the house and Jack ran to meet his new relative. When the door opened, Jack saw a friendly infant lying in the arms of his aunt. Jack was thrilled and the baby smiled at him! + +Jack's mom said, "Say hello to your cousin, Jack!" + +Jack said, "Hi, baby!" He couldn't wait to play with the little infant. + +The baby's aunt smiled and said, "The baby is happy to meet you, Jack!" + +Jack was so pleased to meet his new friend. He reached out to touch the baby's soft skin. Jack started chattering away telling the baby all kinds of stories. + +The infant looked so friendly and Jack felt so happy. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was just three years old. One day she had a bright idea. She wanted to get into the cookie jar. + +Lucy tiptoed across the kitchen and stopped at the cookie jar. It had a lid with a big 'shut' on it. She tried to open the lid but it was too tight! She kept pulling and pulling, but it wouldn't open. + +Suddenly, her mom came in and saw her! Lucy started to cry. "Oh no, what trouble have you been getting into?" asked her mom. + +The little girl cried out between tears, "I wanted to get into the cookie jar, mummy. Please can I have some cookies?" + +Her mother laughed. She bent down and hugged Lucy. She said "You can have some cookies, but only if you promise me no more trouble, ok sweetheart?" + +Lucy nodded, and they both smiled. Then she ate the sweet cookies from the jar. + +THE +Once upon a time there was a giraffe named Cleo. Cleo liked to bake cakes in the oven. One day, Cleo wanted to make a special cake. She wanted to bake a red cake! + +Cleo gathered all of her ingredients, and preheated the oven. She mixed red food coloring into the cake batter. Then she poured it into a round pan. + +Cleo put the pan in the oven. She was so excited to see how it turned out! She waited patiently, her eyes twinkling with anticipation. + +After a few minutes, the cake was ready! Cleo took it out of the oven and placed it on the counter. It was a bright, beautiful red. But, something was missing. + +Cleo thought for a moment. “Oh! I know,†she exclaimed. She opened the drawer and pulled out a wooden spear. She stuck the tip of the spear into the top of the cake, so it looked like a big, red sun. Perfect! + +Cleo looked up at the sky. “I wonder what my friends will think of my cake,†she said with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Florence. Florence was only three years old, but she was very brave. + +One day, Florence was walking in the park when she found a strange mark on her palm. She didn't know what the mark was, so she asked her mom. Her mom said it was a special mark, and wouldn't hurt her. + +But the mark was bitter. It made Florence feel very sad. She didn't like the taste of the mark on her palm. + +So she marched back to the park, determined to find out more about the strange mark. Suddenly, she heard a voice coming from behind a tree. It was a magical fairy. + +"How did you get the mark, little one?" the fairy asked kindly. Florence told her about the park and the bitter mark she had found. + +The fairy smiled. "I can help you with that," she said. With a wave of her wand, the bitter mark was gone. + +Florence smiled in relief, and thanked the fairy. From then on, she always remembered to be careful with her palms, because they were special. +Once upon a time, there was a little cactus called Ted. Ted was a very independent cactus, always minding his own business. + +One day, Ted was walking through the desert when he saw a large elephant. The elephant looked at Ted and demanded: "Give me water!" + +Ted felt scared, but he also felt brave. He knew he had to be independent and use his wit. So he replied: "No, I won't give you water. But if you help me, I can show you something better." + +The elephant was intrigued. So he followed Ted to a river, where Ted revealed a huge cactus fruit. The elephant was amazed and ate the fruit, letting out a loud roar. From that day on, Ted was known throughout the desert as the savvy cactus! +Once upon a time, there was a strong bell. It was bright and shiny and it hung from the wall of a tall, gray tower. One day, a little bird came to visit. It saw the bell and said, "Wow! What a big, strong bell!" + +The bell answered, "Yes, I am strong! I have been ringing for a very long time and I have never cracked." The little bird said, "I want to try ringing you. Can I?" The bell said, "Yes, go ahead and try." + +So the little bird flew up to the bell. It pecked at the bell three times and suddenly, the bell made a loud ring! Everyone in the town heard it. The little bird was so excited. "Wow! I made the bell ring," it said. + +The bell smiled and said, "Yes, you did! You were very strong and brave. You should be proud of yourself." The little bird said goodbye to the bell and flew away feeling happy. It was proud of what it had done and never forgot the strong bell. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Leo and Daisy. They were very loyal to each other. + +One day, Leo and Daisy were walking through the forest. Leo heard a loud roar. He stopped and asked Daisy, "What was that noise?" Daisy smiled and said, "It sounds like an elephant. Let's go find it!" + +So, Leo and Daisy followed the sound of the roar. Soon, they came upon a big, gray elephant and his trunk was waving in the air. Leo was so excited! He ran up to the elephant and started to pet him. + +The elephant was very friendly and he even let Leo and Daisy ride on his back. They felt like kings and queens! As they rode, the elephant let out a loud roar. His trunk waved in the air. + +The two friends laughed and waved back. They knew that the elephant was loyal and would be their friend forever. +Once upon a time there was little girl called Sarah. She lived near a park and loved to go there with her Daddy. + +Today Sarah and Daddy went to the park. She was so happy and ran to the swings. Daddy pushed her and they laughed. + +Then Sarah saw a big slide. She asked Daddy to slide down with her. Daddy said "Yes" and they had so much fun going up and down the slide. + +After that, Sarah asked Daddy to play on the seesaw. He said "No" and she looked sad. Daddy said "It's too stupid". + +Sarah didn't understand why Daddy thought the seesaw was stupid. She asked Daddy to explain. + +Daddy said "On a seesaw, when one person goes up, the other person goes down". He said "It's much better if both people have fun at the same time on the slide". + +Sarah nodded and smiled. She thought Daddy was always right. They hugged and ran around the park enjoying the sunshine together. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Tom and Stella. Tom wanted to go on an adventure. So, he asked Stella if she wanted to sail away with him. + +"Yes!" Stella said. She was so excited. + +Tom asked Stella to help him build a boat. The boat was so big, it looked like it could carry 10 people! They used lots of wood and nails. + +Once their boat was done, they set sail and started on their journey. They sailed in the sea and crossed over big, beautiful islands. + +When they came back home, they were so excited to tell their friends about their crazy journey. + +"It was so fun sailing across the sea and discovering new places!" Tom said. + +Stella smiled and said, "Let's do it again soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy needed to go out and do an operation. She hugged the baby and said “I’m sending you to grandma’s house while I do the operation.†+ +The baby whined but mommy said “It will be useful for me to go, trust me.†+ +The baby hesitated, but soon agreed and gave mommy a big hug goodbye. Then mommy was off to the hospital to do her operation. + +Mommy returned home later that day. The baby, who had been waiting to see her all day, shouted “Mommy!†in joy and hugged her tight. + +Mommy smiled and said, “See, I told you it would be useful!†+ +The baby smiled back and said, “Yes, you did!†+Mama and Bob were out at the park. "Let's play a game!" cheered Mama. Bob agreed and they started searching for things to use in the game. Mama saw a match and said, "Let's play a match game." Bob was so excited! He wanted to play. + +Mama grabbed the match and said, "You try to find two things that match, like two of the same color." Bob started looking around and saw a lively yellow flower. Mama said, "Yes, it matches! Now find something else yellow like the flower." + +Bob soon found a bright yellow butterfly. Mama said, "That's perfect, let's keep playing." They kept looking until they found three colorful things that matched. Bob was so proud of himself and smiled. + +Mama and Bob saw a puddle and Mama said, "Let's clean up the park". Bob got to work and they picked up all the trash they had found. Bob was very happy to keep his park clean. Mama was proud of Bob and said, "Great job! Let's go home now." +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Sarah. She was only three years old and loved to explore. + +One day Sarah went to the park with her dad. She saw a jug lying on the ground, which was just her size. She picked up the jug and asked her dad what it was. + +"That's a jug," he replied, "I'm sure it's available for you to play with, why don't you mark it so you won't lose it?" + +Sarah liked the idea and quickly roamed the park looking for items to decorate her jug with. She found brightly colored leaves and used some of the glue from her backpack to stick them to the jug. + +She walked around proudly showing off her jug which was now beautifully marked. Her dad was so proud of her for using her creativity. + +Sarah was very happy to have marked her jug and now she had a special toy she could take with her everywhere. +Once there was a little girl called Max. She was 3 years old. +Max loved ice-cream. Every day after her nap she would ask her mummy, "Can I have some ice-cream?" +Mummy said, "Yes, Max. You can have some ice-cream today". + +Max was so excited! She put on her party shoes and ran to the kitchen. The kitchen was full of colourful ice-creams. +Mummy asked, "Which one do you want, Max?" +Max chose a pink ice-cream with sprinkles on top. She tasted it and it was yummy! + +Max was so happy that her tummy was full of ice-cream. She wanted to share with her friends but she had eaten it all. She felt ashamed and wished she had left some for her friends. +Mummy saw Max looking sad and said, "It's okay, Max. Don't feel ashamed. We can buy more and fill the kitchen with ice-creams again". +Max smiled and said, "That would be fun!" +Avery was walking down the street in her town. She was looking to the sky and the sunshine warmed her face. Suddenly, she saw something that surprised her! It was a big elephant! Avery was excited and she said to the elephant, "Hello!" + +The elephant was a bit uncomfortable and he stepped away from Avery. He said in a gruff voice, "Go away!" + +Avery was sad. She said, "Okay". She slowly walked away and left the elephant alone. But then Avery had an idea. She said, "Let's play hide and seek, elephant!" + +The big animal was a bit uncertain, but he liked the idea. He said, "Okay, one, two, three!" Avery knew it was her turn to hide, so she ran and hid behind a tree. + +When she was ready, Avery said, "Ready or not, here I come!" as she jumped out from behind the tree. She was surprised to see the elephant clapping his trunk and laughing. They played for hours in the sunshine until Avery was too tired. + +In the end, the elephant went back to his home and Avery went back to hers. They parted ways with a wave and a smile. Avery learned that day that sometimes the most uncomfortable situations can turn into the most fun surprises. +Once upon a time there was a person. This person wanted to be more comfortable. + +The person went to find a way to use things to make themselves comfortable. The person saw a big, soft pillow and grabbed it. The person put the pillow on the ground and sat on it. + +The person smiled and said, "I am comfortable!" + +Then the person heard a voice. It was a little boy. He asked the person, "Why did you use the pillow?" + +The person laughed and said, "I wanted to be comfortable. I could sit on the pillow and it made me feel better." + +The little boy smiled and said, "I want to be comfortable too!" + +The person smiled and said, "You can use the pillow too! Now let's both be comfortable." + +The little boy and the person both sat on the pillow together and were very comfortable. They were happy and smiled together. +Once there was a wealthy man who owned a big house and lots of animals. He had a pit in his garden where he kept his pet rabbits. But one day, one of the rabbits jumped out of the pit and ran away. + +The wealthy man tried to catch the rabbit but it was too fast! He called out to it, "Wait! Come back!" + +But the rabbit didn't listen. It ran away across the field and into the woods. The man knew he would never catch the rabbit now. + +So the man was sad and started to cry. But then he heard a voice calling from the woods. + +It said, "I can help you catch the rabbit. I am a sharp hunter." + +The man was surprised and said, "Who said that?" + +A little boy stepped out from behind a tree and said, "It was me. I can help you find the rabbit." + +The man was really happy and thanked the boy. Together they searched all through the woods and eventually they found the rabbit! The man was so glad he hugged the boy and thanked him again. + +Then they walked back to the big house with the rabbit. The man was really happy and put the pit back in the garden with the rabbit safe inside. +The boy Joe was sad. He wanted to wander and find something to do. He grabbed a little red ball and wandered out into the garden. Joe noticed a wire on the ground and became very curious. He touched the wire and got a little shock. Joe was very upset and started to cry. + +Suddenly he heard a voice. It was a voice of a little bird. "Don't be upset, my little friend," said the bird. "Come here, come closer and I'll tell you what the wire is." + +Joe was still a little scared, but he was curious too and so he walked closer to the bird. The bird told Joe all about the wire. "The wire brings electricity to your house and keeps it warm and bright. It's here to help, not to hurt. So don't be scared, just wander around and explore!" + +Joe started wandering around the garden. He was very excited, and every now and then he glanced back at the wire with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a green fisherman. He had a boat and fished in the sea every day. One day he caught a big fish and wanted to take it home. But when he went to pick it up, the fish disagreed! + +The fish said, "No, I don't want to go. Can't I stay in the sea?" The fisherman thought for a moment and replied, "Yes, you can stay in the sea, but come visit me sometimes." + +So the fish stayed in the sea, and the fisherman left with a smile on his face. He was glad that he and the fish could disagree but still be friends. + +The End +Once upon a time there was a brown eagle. He had a dream to go higher than any bird ever had before. But he needed some help. + +He noticed a brown pistol near the ground. He flew close and grabbed the pistol with his talons. He flew higher and higher. He became dizzy and knew the sky was almost too far away. He pointed the pistol towards the sunny clouds and BOOM, it shot him higher. The eagle soared through the clouds and closer to the sun! + +He screamed to the world, "I made it!" Suddenly, another voice spoke. + +"Well done eagle!" it said. The eagle was surprised. Who was speaking? He looked around, but couldn't see anyone. + +A tiny flying fairy appeared in the sky. She giggled and said, "I helped you with the pistol. Now you soar with the stars!" + +The eagle was grateful. He thanked the fairy and said goodbye as he soared away. He never forgot the fairy, and kept on soaring higher and higher to the stars! +John was happy. He was going to the doctor's office with his mom. He saw all sorts of interesting things in the office, like x-rays with funny shapes. When it was his turn, the doctor smiled and said he was going to make John appear inside an x-ray machine. + +John was excited but a little nervous. He asked his mom what the x-ray machine will do and she explained that it will help the doctor find out how he was feeling. + +John said, “I feel happy.†+ +The doctor smiled and said, “That's great John! I'm sure the x-ray will make you appear even happier!†+ +John stepped into the x-ray machine and soon he heard a funny sound. He felt happy as the doctor looked at the x-ray and said, “Just as I thought, you're as healthy as can be!†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mill. She went to the beach with her family. Mill saw the ocean and felt very excited. + +“Let’s go inside!†she said. + +Mill and her family walked towards the ocean and could feel the waves crashing against the shore. Mill looked helplessly at the vast, deep sea. + +Just then, she spotted a bucket of the shore. She picked it up and ran to the edge of the shore and started to pour the water back into the ocean. She was so happy that she had helped the ocean. + +Mill smiled and said, “Thank you sea.†+ +The sea responded with a wave, and Mill and her family walked away happily. +Once upon a time there was a fish who lived in a pond. One day, the fish wanted to swim to the other side of the pond. He tried and tried, but it was very difficult. The fish started to yell "Help!" + +Just then, a friendly frog hopped along the edge of the pond. He heard the fish yelling and asked, "What's wrong, fish?" + +The fish replied, "I'm trying to swim to the other side of the pond but it's too difficult!" + +The frog said, "I can help you! Come and hop on my back. I'll take you across the pond!" + +The fish was so happy and hopped on the frogs back. The frog carried him across the pond and the fish finally made it to the other side. Both the fish and frog were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sally. She loved playing outside in the sun and running around in the grass. One day, Sally went outside to play, but she felt very hot. She asked her mommy for help, and her mommy gave her some lotion. + +Sally was very excited as she smelt the lotion. It smelled like sunshine and happiness. She spread the lotion all over her skin, and it felt cool and comfortable. She settled down in the grass to take a nap. + +When Sally woke up, she felt nice and cool. She thanked her mommy and was very grateful. Her mommy was glad too; she said she was happy that Sally had settled down and felt better. + +Sally looked up at the bright sunlight and smiled. She said “Thank you, mommy! I feel much better now!â€. Her mommy smiled and kissed her forehead. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a strong desk. One day, a magical bird appeared. It flew above the desk, tweeting a beautiful tune. + +The desk looked up. "What are you?" it asked the bird. + +The bird smiled. "I'm here to bring you joy," it replied. + +The desk was so surprised it couldn't believe its eyes. "How can you do that?" + +The bird smiled even wider. "With my special powers," it said. + +The desk was very happy. It knew that it would have lots of fun. Suddenly, the bird flew away. + +The desk was sad to see it go, but it knew the bird would come back soon. Sure enough, the very next day, the bird reappeared. The desk smiled, ready for a new adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a small town. It was full of friendly people who had lots of fun. + +One day, everyone was so excited because the popular prune parade was finally coming to the town. Everyone was out in their best clothes and cheering as the parade marched by. + +The three year old Cara was so excited too. She could not believe all the colourful costumes and dances she was seeing. + +Cara asked her dad, "Do I get to march in the parade too?" + +Her dad smiled and replied, "Yes, you do! You can march right beside me." + +So they both held hands and happily marched in the parade. They waved and smiled at everyone who watched them. It was the best day ever. +Once upon a time there was a enormous glass box. Inside the box was a big surprise. Two little birds were inside the box and they wanted to get out. + +"Let us out!" said the birds. + +But the glass box was closed. They couldn't get out. + +A little girl saw the birds inside the glass box. She felt sorry for them, so she opened the box. + +The birds hopped out. The girl was happy and the birds were happy too. + +"Thank you for letting us out!" said the birds. + +Then they flew away, over the enormous glass box. + +The girl waved goodbye. She was glad that she had let the birds out, so that they could be free. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was three years old. + +One day, Sarah was in the living room with her mom. Her mom was talking on the phone and had a microphone in her hand. + +Sarah watched her mom talking into the microphone and asked, “What’s that?†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “This is a microphone. I’m talking to a friend on the phone.†+ +Sarah asked, “Can I try it?†+ +Her mom said, “Yes, you can try it. Make sure you stay safe while you're using it.†+ +Sarah took the microphone and talked into it. She said, “Hello friend!†She giggled and decided to change her words. She said, “Goodbye friend!†+ +Sarah’s mom smiled and said, “Very good Sarah. You're really smart!†+Once upon a time, there was a mouse and a pig who lived together in a nice house. They were good friends but sometimes they disagreed. + +Pig said to mouse, "Let's play hammer game!" +Mouse shook his head and said, "No, I don't want to. I don't like the hammer." + +Pig was silly and envious. He wanted to play the hammer game. So he said, "Come on, please play with me!" + +Mouse said, "No, I don't like the hammer. It's too loud!" + +But Pig was determined. He said, "Please. Just try it. It's really fun!" + +Eventually, mouse gave in and agreed to play. When they were finished, they were both happy. They smiled and laughed and agreed to never disagree again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tony and Sally. They liked to play together every day. + +One day, they were playing and Tony needed help. He saw Sally and asked if she could help him. "Please, Sally! I need help!" + +Sally said yes, and asked what Tony needed help with. Tony said, "I need to rub this spot and repeat it until it's clean." Tony showed Sally the spot and it looked very dirty. + +Sally was happy to help. She smiled and said, "Yes! Let's rub it and repeat until it's clean." + +Tony and Sally both grabbed a cloth, and started to rub the spot. Tony worked quickly and rubbed very hard, while Sally was more modest with her rubbing. But soon enough, the spot was clean! + +Proud of their work, they both smiled and said, "We did it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was three years old and loved to explore the world. One day, Tim saw something really interesting. It was a comet in the sky! + +“I want that comet!†Tim said. “Mommy, can I buy it?†+ +Mommy smiled and said, “No, sweetheart. Comets are very difficult to buy.†+ +Tim was disappointed, but he thought of a plan. He decided to make his own comet. + +Tim gathered some things from around the house: paper, markers and glitter. He worked hard and made a beautiful comet! + +When it was done, Tim said to Mommy, “Now I have my own comet!†+ +Mommy smiled and gave him a big hug. “I'm so proud of you, Tim!†she said. + +From that day on, Tim and his comet stayed together. They went on many adventures together, exploring the world! +Jack was so glad to get his license. He ran into his mom and dad's room to show them. + +"Mom! Dad! I got my license," he said, smiling. + +Mom and Dad were so happy to see it. They smiled and said, "We are so proud of you Jack. You worked really hard for it." + +Dad told Jack he could now lend his bike to his friends. Jack was really glad to hear that. He liked to help out his friends and now he could do it with his license. + +Mom gave Jack a big hug. "I'm so glad for you Jack," she said. "But remember, it is important to always be careful and follow the rules." + +Jack agreed. He thanked Mom and Dad and hugged them both. Now that he had gotten his license, he knew he could help out and be a good friend to his buddies. +Once upon a time there was a nice girl named Abbie. She loved to dance. One day, she put on her favorite dress, and asked her mom if she could go outside to dance. Her mom said "Yes, but don't go too far!" Abbie smiled and ran out of the house. + +She skipped and twirled and did all sorts of fancy moves. Then, the music changed and she started to tap her knees. Abbie laughed as she heard them tap together with the music. + +Suddenly, she noticed something strange in the distance. It was a group of people! They were dancing too! Abbie smiled and walked over to them. + +One of them asked her to join. Abbie said yes and started to dance with them. + +They all laughed and danced together. Abbie was so happy and she tapped her knees faster and faster. Everyone was having a great time. When the music stopped, they waved goodbye and Abbie ran back home feeling tired but happy. She knew she could show off her new moves to her mom. +One day, Jackie and his mom were walking outside. Jackie saw a big hill in the distance and asked his mom to go over. His mom smiled and took him there. + +When they got to the top, Jackie was amazed. He saw a river and fields of green grass. But then he noticed something else. + +"Mom, look! A rainbow!" he said, pointing to the sky. There was indeed a bright rainbow in the sky. Jackie was so excited that he ran towards it. + +His mom caught up and held his hand. Then they both looked up in awe at the rainbow. Suddenly, Jackie noticed something else in the sky. + +"Mom, what's that?" he asked, pointing to something in the shape of scissors. His mom explained that it was a cloud that looked like scissors. Jackie thought it was cool and wanted to touch it. + +But before he could, the clouds started to melt away. Jackie watched as the scissors cloud slowly disappeared. He was disappointed, but then he saw something else. A different cloud, one that looked like a house. + +His mom smiled and told him he could try to catch it. Jackie quickly ran towards the cloud, but it was too far away. He couldn't reach it, but the sight of it melting away still filled him with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a nation of happy people. They liked to laugh and play together and most days were filled with joy. + +One day a loud bell rang in the nation and everyone came together. The king told the people that they were going to have a special treat. He said, "We are all going to hang upside down together and laugh!" + +The people could hardly believe it, but one little girl was very excited. She said, "That sounds like so much fun, I can't wait!" + +Everyone in the kingdom hung from the trees, even the king. They swung around and laughed and laughed until the sun went down. + +When it was time to go to bed, the nation of people said goodbye and promised to hang upside down together again soon. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Bob. Bob loved playing outside with his friends. Today, it was going to be a special day as Bob was allowed to go to the park by himself. + +He was very excited and started running. As he ran, there was a strong itch on his arm. He scratched it, but it still remained. + +Bob eventually arrived at the park and wanted to hop on the swing. But it was too heavy for him to lift. He tried and tried, but he didn’t have the strength. "What can I do?" asked Bob. + +Then his friend Rachel came to the rescue. "Let me help you," she said. Rachel pushed the swing and Bob jumped on. Happiness filled the air as they swung high in the sky, and the itch on Bob’s arm soon disappeared. + +The two of them laughed and played until the sun went down. Bob was very happy that his day had been so special. He ran back home and the itch on his arm never returned. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emma. Emma was three years old and liked to spend her days playing. + +One day, Emma went to the park with her dad. She saw some children riding a big red bike. Emma was very excited and asked her dad if she could ride it. + +"Yes," said her dad, "but you will have to work the pedals to make it go." + +Emma was anxious but she wanted to try, so she got on the bike and started to work the pedals. + +As she worked them, Emma felt the bike moving forwards and soon she was riding the bike for the first time. She was so excited that she had worked the pedals and made it move. + +Emma's dad was so proud and said, "Well done Emma, you worked the pedals and now you can keep riding the bike." Emma smiled and kept working the pedals round and round until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny little mouse who loved to explore. He would scurry all around his little home, looking around corners and peeking at objects. One day, he came across something new and exciting – a microscope! The mouse was so curious, he just had to take a closer look. He held the microscope up to his eyes, and his curiosity got the better of him. He whispered, “What’s this?†+ +Just then, a little bird flew over. The bird said with a smile, “That is a microscope! It’s used to look at things from up close.†The mouse replied, “Wow, it looks so fine! What can I look at through it?†The bird said with a twinkle in her eye, “Oh, there are so many exciting things! Come and take a closer look!†+ +The mouse was excited but also a bit nervous. With a whisper, he said, “Okay!†The bird showed the mouse all the tiny, wonderful things that the microscope could be used for. The mouse was amazed and spent the rest of the day exploring the world through the miracle of the microscope. +One day, it was raining very hard. The rain was so loud that it woke up a small goat who was sleeping in a barn. She opened her eyes and saw that everything was wet and slippery. She called out: "Help! I can't get out. The door is too tight!" + +Just then, a little girl came running into the barn. She was wearing a yellow raincoat and her hair was wet. She saw the goat and said: "Don't be scared little goat. Let me help you out." + +The girl opened the door and the goat hopped out into the rain. The girl ran after the goat and they played in the rain together. They jumped and laughed and had so much fun. + +Eventually, the rain stopped and the sun came out. The goat and the girl hugged each other good-bye and the little goat ran off into the meadow. + +The girl smiled and waved as she watched the goat trot away. + +"That was so tight!" she said with a grin. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl who wanted to meet her best friend. She was so excited she put on her shoes and ran to the park! + +"Hi, friend!" she shouted as she hugged her best friend. + +"Hi! Are you ready to play?" asked her friend. + +"Yes, let's go!" she said, and the two friends ran to the playground. + +Suddenly, her friend stopped. "Silly me, I forgot my ball!" he said. + +"That's ok!" She said. "We will just have to wait until it gets here." + +So, they waited. The wait was long and rough, but it was also fun as they talked and laughed together. + +Finally, the ball arrived and they raced to the swings. They had a wonderful time swinging and playing tag until dark! + +The little girl said "Goodbye" and hugged her friend until she arrived home safely. + +She was so happy to have met her best friend and had a wonderful day. +Peggy was playing with her dolls when a loud noise woke her up. When she looked out the window, she saw scary-looking clouds. + +"Mommy, what is that?" she asked. + +"That's a hurricane. It can be very dangerous," Mommy said. + +Peggy was scared. She asked, "Can we peek outside?". + +Mommy said, "No, we need to stay inside. It may hurt us if we go outside." + +So, Peggy played hide and seek with her dolls to keep her mind busy. She peeked around the living room, trying to find her dolls, but they were too hard to see. + +Suddenly, Peggy heard a loud noise. She peeked out the window and saw that the scary clouds had gone away. The hurricane was over and Peggy felt much better. + +Mommy came in, hugged Peggy and said, "See, I told you that it was going to be all right." +Once upon a time there was a wide, green field. In the middle of the field lived a happy little boy. Every morning the boy would go running and playing around the field. + +One day, the boy noticed something out of the corner of his eye. It was a big, shiny butterfly! The boy was so excited that he wanted to grab it. He chased it around the field, but the butterfly was too fast! + +The butterfly then landed on the ground. The boy crouched down and was about to grab it. + +But then all of a sudden, the boy heard a voice. + +"Stop! Be gentle and kind to the butterfly, my boy," said the voice. + +The boy looked up and saw an old man standing in front of him. The boy smiled and held his hands out. The butterfly flew onto his finger. The boy thanked the old man and said goodbye. + +The boy took the butterfly with him as he ran back home. He was so happy and couldn't wait to show his mom and dad the butterfly. + +The boy had made a new and wonderful friend that day – the beautiful butterfly. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful graceful bird. It lived in a network of trees near a lake. Every morning it would bathe in the lake and when it came out its feathers would sparkle in the sunlight. + +The bird had a friend who was jealous of its sparkling feathers. So one day, the bird's friend told it, "I wish I could make my feathers sparkle like yours." The bird smiled and said, "It's easy! You just have to bathe in the lake like I do every morning." + +So that's exactly what the friend did. Every day the two birds would bathe in the lake together and when they were done, their feathers would sparkle in the sunlight. Everyone in the nearby forest could see how beautiful and graceful they were. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little bird. He had two wings and could fly in the sky. He loved to explore his world, fluttering near trees and clouds. + +One day, he saw something new. It was a big pond with lots of fish and ducks swimming around. He watched as they jumped and splashed in the water. He wanted to join them. + +Suddenly, he remembered. He couldn't swim! He had wings and they could help him fly, but they wouldn't make him float. He felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, a tiny voice said, "Don't worry, Bird! I can help!" He looked down and saw a frog, who was very enthusiastic about teaching him to swim. She said, "Follow me and I'll show you how." + +The bird followed the frog and felt better. With her help, he soon learned how to make his wings help him float in the water. His frog friend was so proud. + +Now, whenever the bird sees the pond, he remembers how much the frog helped him. He is so grateful for her kindness and enthusiasm. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird named Floppy. Floppy was very scared. He didn't know what to do and he wanted to be safe. + +He looked around and saw a big tree with lots of leaves. He decided to go there and remain. + +As he arrived, he saw another bird in the tree. The other bird said, "Hi! My name is Bob. What's your name?". + +Floppy was still scared, so he said, "My name is Floppy. Why are you here?". + +Bob said, "I'm here to find some things. Would you like to help me?". + +Floppy replied, "Yes! I would like to help. What kind of things do you need?". + +Bob said, "I need some special things. I'm looking for some special things for my nest". + +Floppy was happy and he said, "Let's look together! I'm sure we will find the special things". + +So, they looked and looked all around. After a while, they found some special things and took them back to Bob's nest. They were so happy! + +From then on, Floppy and Bob remained the best of friends. They always looked for special things together and were never scared again. +Tim was so excited to go to the fair. He got dressed in his best shirt and jeans, and he had a big bag to carry all of his paper. + +He ran around the fair, looking at all the different games and snacks. He even got to pet a bunny rabbit! + +But then, Tim started to feel sad. He had lost his paper! He asked everyone he saw if they had seen it, but no one had. + +Tim was about to give up looking for the paper, when he heard a voice. + +"I have your paper!" It was his mom. "I found it on the ground when you ran off!" + +Tim was so happy to have his paper back again. He smiled up at his mom and said "Thanks for being so fair!" +Johnny was a brave three year old. He lived in a huge castle with his mom and dad. One day, his mom and dad gave him a special mask. It had different shapes and colors. + +"This mask will help you gain courage," said his mom. + +Johnny put on the mask and saw it had magical powers. Suddenly, he felt bigger and braver. He looked huge in the mirror and he was so happy. + +"I'm going to explore the castle now," he said. + +His parents smiled and he ventured out. Johnny found secret passageways and doors. Everywhere he went, the mask made him feel strong. He even saw things he'd never seen before. + +When it was finally time to go back home, Johnny knew he was brave enough to do anything. +"Thank you, mom and dad," he said, as he took off the mask. +Johnny had gained courage with the help of the magical mask. +Once there was a kind mommy who wanted to mail a skirt to her daughter at school. She looked up at the sky and said, "I hope she likes it!" + +Mommy went to the post office and put the skirt in a box. She asked the postman, "Will this skirt get there on time?" + +The postman said, "Yes, ma'am. I promise to mail it today." + +Mommy thanked him and said, "I sure hope she likes it." + +The postman smiled and said, "I'm sure she will. It's a very nice skirt." + +Mommy grinned and said, "Yes, it is. Thank you." + +The postman smiled again and said, "You're welcome. Have a good day." + +She waved goodbye and said, "You too!" + +She felt happy that the skirt was on its way. She hoped her daughter would be just as happy. +Once there was a big bear who loved to dance. Every night after dinner he would put on his favourite music and start dancing. + +One day, the bear heard a strange noise. He looked around and noticed a small mouse tapping on his window. The bear opened the window and the mouse said, "Please let me in, I just want to watch you dance". + +The bear cautiously opened the door and the mouse hopped inside. The bear began to dance and the curious mouse watched and clapped its paws together. The bear was so happy that someone was appreciating his moves that he danced even faster. + +The bear asked the mouse to join in and the mouse began dancing. The bear and the mouse danced around the house until they were worn out. When they were done, the bear and the mouse applauded each other. The bear said, "That was so much fun!" and the mouse squeaked in agreement. + +The bear and the mouse danced together every night and soon became good friends. +Anna was a gifted three year old. She loved to observe the world around her. One day she noticed a plane in the sky. She asked her mom, "What is that?" + +Her mom smiled. "It's a plane, sweetheart." + +Anna was fascinated. She asked, "Can I fly it?" + +"No," chuckled her mom. "Only people with special training can fly planes." + +Anna didn't give up. "What kind of special training do they need?" + +Her mom replied, "They need to learn all about the plane, how to control it, and how to guide it in the sky." + +Anna was amazed. She kept watching the plane in the sky, imagining what it would be like to fly it one day. +Jackie was a little girl who liked to explore. One day, she walked through the forest and found a strange box. She opened it and found a cooler inside. It was a special cooler because it was icy and cool on the outside. + +Jackie licked it and it tasted quite tasty. She thought this would be fun to play with! So, she rubbed it with her hands, just like she was rubbing a genie's lamp. Suddenly, a voice said, "What do you wish for?" + +Jackie was so excited that she could barely talk. She said, "I wish for ice cream!" A few seconds later the cooler was full of delicious ice cream. "Yum!" said Jackie as she finished her wish. She shared the ice cream with her friends and everyone had a tasty day. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Joe who loved to play with his toy car. He always revved the engine and zipped his car around the room. One day Joe was happily playing when he noticed something strange in the corner. It was a spinning top! Joe had never seen such a thing before and he was excited to have found it. + +He ran to pick it up and spun it on the ground. As it spun, it flashed bright and colourful lights around the room. Joe was mesmerised. He cared for the top very much and even calling it his "special toy". + +"Where did you get this," asked Joe's mum, who had noticed the top spinning around. + +"I found it," said Joe. "It's light and pretty. I want to keep it forever." + +Joe's mum smiled. She was happy that Joe had found something he cared for so much. She agreed to let him keep the top and Joe thanked her. Joe and his top were inseparable after that, and they were both very happy. +Once upon a time there was a baby bear who was very hot. He was walking around and he started to yawn. He looked around and saw a fan. The baby bear was so excited because he knew the fan would cool him down. + +He asked the fan, "Will you cool me down?" The fan said in a dependable voice, "Yes, I will cool you down!" + +The baby bear smiled and climbed up on the fan. He was so happy feeling the cool air blowing on him. He was so content. He closed his eyes and fell asleep. + +In the morning, the baby bear woke up and thanked the fan. He said, "Thank you for cooling me down so nicely!" The fan said in a dependable voice, "You are most welcome, little bear." + +The baby bear hopped off the fan and smiled. He waved goodbye and said, "Bye-bye fan. I will come back to see you again soon." Then he skipped off into the forest feeling much cooler and more content. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with a big tree in the front. Every night, the tree would glow with a bright light. Everyone who saw it thought it was so beautiful. + +One day, a little bird flew by and saw the glowing tree. She was so happy to see such a nice tree, she decided to build her nest in it. + +The next night, a big storm came and blew out the tree's light. Instead of a bright glow, the tree was only filled with ash. + +Little bird was sad to see her tree all grey, so she decided to cheer it up. + +She flew to the nearest park and gathered some small, sparkling stones. She spread them all around the tree until it glowed modestly once more. + +Little bird smiled with joy, "There! Now it looks nice again!" + +Everyone who passed by the tree was so amazed. They could not believe Little Bird could make such a lovely tree out of just a few sparkling stones. + +The end. +One day, Sam and his Dad were walking in the park. The sun was shining and they were laughing. Suddenly, they saw an open field with tall grass. + +"Look!" said Sam, pointing at the field. + +"Yes," said Dad. "Let's go and explore!" + +So they stepped into the grass and started to explore. As they were walking, Sam stepped on an old tree root and split his shoe. He looked at his foot and felt ashamed. + +"Oh no," said Sam. + +"It's ok," said Dad, giving him a hug. "We can just buy you a new one." + +So Dad and Sam split their way back to the shoe store. They chose a new shoe and gave the shopkeeper some money. Sam smiled when he saw the new shoe, no longer feeling ashamed. +Molly and her mom were walking by a big pond. Molly was excited to observe the nature around her. "Look over there, Mommy!" she said, pointing to the ice. The ice was bright and sparkly. + +Molly's mom smiled. "Let's go take a closer look," she said. + +So they walked over to the ice. As they got closer, Molly noticed it was old and ancient. "Mommy, why is the ice so old?" she asked. + +"Well, the ice has been here for a very long time and it takes a long time for it to go away," her Mom explained. + +Molly nodded and kept observing the ice. She wondered what stories the ancient ice had to tell. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. He was very special because he had magic. Everyone around Jack was amazed by what he could do with his magic. + +One day Jack decided to use his magic in a special way. He wanted to win a game. So he got some black rocks and put them in a circle. Then he said some magic words and pointed his hands towards the rocks. Suddenly they started to float in the air. + +Jack shouted in joy and ran around the rocks. He was very proud of himself. + +Then Jack's dad said: "Well done Jack! You really used your magic to win the game." + +Jack smiled, happy to have won the game with his own magic. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was only three. One day, Daisy went to her mom to help in the kitchen. She wanted to learn how to cook! + +Her mom smiled and handed her a pot with oil in it. "This oil is yellow, Daisy," her mom said. "We are going to increase the temperature so the oil will get hot." + +Daisy watched as her mom turned the knob. The oil began to glisten and soon its yellow color changed to golden. + +Finally, when the oil was hot, her mom took out a frying pan and put it on the stove. She put the hot oil in the pan and Daisy watched in amazement as it started to sizzle. + +"Now we can cook our dinner!" Daisy's mom said. Daisy was so excited to have helped! +Once there was a fair princess. She lived in a big castle. She wanted to be married, so she invited lots of people to the castle. Everyone was very excited. + +The princess was wearing a beautiful dress. She was ready to marry! + +One of her guests gave her a pair of scissors to cut the cake. She thanked them and used the scissors to cut the cake. + +The princess asked the guests: "Who will I marry?". Everyone stayed quiet. + +The princess said: "I will marry the prince who brings me the most beautiful flower!" + +So everyone went on a search for the most beautiful flower. After a while, the prince found the most beautiful flower and brought it to the princess. + +The princess was so happy. Everyone cheered as she said to the prince: "Will you marry me?". And the prince said "Yes!". + +So the fair princess married the prince and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a strong little girl who wanted to explore the world. She had a special rag tucked away in her pocket just for adventures. + +One day, she found a big door. She asked her mom, “Can I open it?†+ +Mom said, “No, sweetheart, you need to respect other people’s things. That door is locked and you can’t open it without permission.†+ +The little girl was very sad and she put her rag away. + +Then, she had an idea. She remembered seeing a key on the table, so she ran over, grabbed it, and put it in the lock. + +The door opened with a loud “click!†+ +Her mom was so proud of her. “You were so strong and brave!†+ +The little girl smiled. “I knew my special rag would help me unlock the door.†+Tommy was walking through the park when he saw an old man. The man was wearing a blue shirt and was very sad. + +Tommy went over to see him. "What's wrong?" he asked. + +The old man replied. "I am very worried. My son got sent to jail and I don't know how he's doing." +Tommy felt really sad. "That's not good," he said. + +The old man smiled. "Thank you for trying to help." He sighed. "I just hope he's ok." + +Tommy looked up at the old man. "Don't worry," he said. "He'll be just fine." + +The old man patted Tommy's head. "You're so sweet," he said. "I hope you're right." + +They said goodbye and Tommy watched the old man walk away with a little less worry in his eyes. +Once upon a time there was a poor girl who was very lonely. She had nowhere to go and no one to talk to. One day, when she was feeling especially sad, she decided she wanted to take a walk in the forest. + +She started to wander through the trees, but soon enough she found herself in a strange and scary place. Everything looked filthy and dark, and it seemed like a nightmare. + +She was so scared, she started to cry. Then, all of a sudden, she heard someone speaking to her. + +"Don't worry, little one," said an old voice. "I won't hurt you." + +The girl looked around, but she couldn't see who was talking to her. After a minute or two, she finally saw an old woman sitting in a tree. + +"Don't be scared," said the woman. "Come closer, I won't hurt you." + +The girl hesitantly stepped closer and the woman asked, "Why did you come here, little one?" + +The girl told the woman her story and, when she was done, the woman smiled. + +"Don't worry," she said, "you're safe here. Let me show you the way back." + +The old woman took the girl's hand and guided her back to the edge of the forest. + +When the girl said goodbye to the old woman, she felt much better. She had learned +Once there was a little girl. She was very famous. Everywhere she went, people would stop and say hello. + +One day the girl was in her backyard, and she decided to build something special. She started finding sticks, rocks and feathers to build a tree house. + +The girl's mom watched her build it. She said, "You are so clever! Your tree house looks amazing." + +The little girl smiled and said, "Thank you Mommy. It was lots of fun to build it." + +From then on, the girl and her friends used the tree house for lots of fun games and adventures. They were very happy and had lots of fun in the famous tree house. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Oliver and Ben. Oliver had an idea; he wanted to introduce Ben to a game called chess. + +"What's chess?" Ben asked. + +"It's a game where you move pieces around a board in different ways," Oliver replied enthusiastically. + +So Oliver took Ben to his house, and he showed him his very own chess set. Ben was so excited! He started to examine it carefully. + +"These are so cool!" Ben exclaimed. + +Oliver smiled at Ben's enthusiasm, and then began to explain the rules in a modest way. He told Ben how to move the pieces around the board, and how to do it strategically. Ben started to practice his moves. + +They played the game for hours, until Ben finally offered to introduce Oliver to a game that he was good at too! It was a game called tag. Oliver accepted the offer and Ben showed him how to play. They laughed and played until it was time to go home. +Once there was a girl named Daisy. She was three years old and very excited to go to the barber shop. + +When Daisy got to the barber, they kindly offered her a pink chair to sit in. Daisy smiled and sat down. + +"Would you like your hair cut?" asked the barber kindly. + +Daisy nodded her head and the barber said, "I'll offer you a special style. It will look nice and make you look pretty!" + +Daisy was so excited. She couldn't wait to see the final result. The barber started cutting and styling Daisy's hair with pretty pink ribbons. When she finished, Daisy was so happy! She ran to the mirror to take a look. Her hair looked more beautiful than she ever imagined. + +Daisy thanked the barber for her special offer and waved goodbye. She was so excited to show off her new hair to her family and friends. +Bob was a funny boy. He loved playing outside with his friends. Today, he and his friends were playing in the park. + +Bob saw a funny little toy. It was a weapon! He held it up and showed it to his friends. + +"Wow!" said his friend Tommy. "That looks cool!" + +Bob smiled. He was proud to display his new toy. He pretended to fire it at the trees and laughed. His friends joined in the fun and began shooting imaginary bullets at each other. + +Bob was so excited. Playing with his new weapon made him feel strong and brave. It was the most fun he had ever had. +Once upon a time there was a chubby rabbit. He loved to race around the meadow. One day he was running around when he spotted something strange up ahead. He stopped to take a closer look and found a round brown object. + +"What is this?" he said. + +He poked it with his foot and it started to move. He was so surprised to discover it was another animal! It was a tortoise. + +"Hello!" The rabbit said. "Would you like to race with me?". + +The tortoise frowned. "I'm not very fast", he said. + +"Don't worry, I'll give you a head start!", the rabbit said. + +So the tortoise went to the beginning of the meadow and the rabbit waited for him to start. The rabbit smiled as the tortoise slowly made his way across the meadow. + +The rabbit couln't believe it, the tortoise won the race! He was so surprised and cheered for the tortoise. + +"Good job!", he shouted. + +From then on, the rabbit and the tortoise became good friends and would race each other a lot. +Once upon a time there was a happy little boy named Tim. Every morning he would wake up and help his mom around the house. He was so busy! + +One day, his mom was cooking in the kitchen when Tim started to play with a bottle. Tim did not know it, but the bottle was full of poison. + +His mom scolded Tim, "Tim, that is poison! You must never touch it!" + +Tim sadly said, "Sorry, mommy." + +But then, his mom smiled and said, "Just remember to never mess with poison again and I will give you a surprise." + +Tim's eyes grew wide with excitement. He asked, "What is my surprise, mommy?" + +"Come to the kitchen and you will receive it," his mom said. + +So Tim ran to the kitchen. When he arrived, he saw that he had been given a big box of candy! + +He was so happy! "I love my surprise, mommy!" he said. + +His mom smiled, happy that Tim was safe and had received his reward. +Sammy was walking in the park, feeling happy. Red leaves were falling from the trees and he could see a bright red balloon zip by. Then he saw something else in the air that made his belly tingle with excitement - a red candle! + +Sammy ran as fast as he could toward the candle, but it flew away. He stopped, disappointed, until he noticed a hole in the ground. + +He looked inside it and saw the candle, just resting there! He smiled, then looked up and called to his friend. + +Sammy: "Sarah! Come quick! Look what I found!" + +Sarah ran over to Sammy and peered into the hole. + +Sarah: "Wow! Is that a candle?" + +Sammy: "Yep! A red one. I'm going to get it." + +So Sammy reached down carefully, grabbed the red candle and held it up for Sarah to see. + +Sarah: "Wow! This is great! Now let's zip back home and light it up!" + +So Sammy and Sarah ran back home and soon the red candle was burning brightly. They were both so happy! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Stella. Stella was three years old and loved playing outside. One day while she was playing in the garden, she heard a loud crunching sound. She looked around and saw a little fairy eating an apple! + +Stella was super excited to see a fairy. She asked if the fairy was okay and the fairy said yes. She said she was feeling a bit lonely and wanted someone to play with. Stella was so happy she could help her new friend. + +The fairy asked Stella to play a game. Stella said yes and they started playing. Stella wanted to encourage the fairy and make her feel better, so she said kind words like ''you're doing a great job!'' and ''you're so clever!'' + +The fairy was so happy to hear kind words and the two of them kept playing. Stella soon realised that the apple the fairy was eating was a bit bitter so she quickly ran inside and got the fairy a sweet one. The fairy thanked Stella and said they should play again sometime soon. + +Stella was glad that she could help her new friend and that she had been able to encourage her. She smiled and waved goodbye as the fairy flew away. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One friend was called Bob, and the other was called Sam. They were walking in the park and talked about lunch. + +"Let's have lunch," suggested Bob. + +"Yes, let's!" replied Sam. + +But then Bob warned, "Be careful! The ground is dry." + +Sam looked around and saw a patch of grass. So they spread a blanket and had lunch there. They munched on delicious sandwiches and drank juice. + +After lunch, Bob said, "Thank you for the nice lunch." + +Sam smiled and said, "You're welcome." + +The two friends then took a walk together. They laughed and chatted as they went along. + +It was such a nice day that they almost forgot to look out for the dry patches in the ground. But Bob reminded them, "Remember to watch out for the dry patches - they can be tricky!" + +And they sure did. +Mama and a baby were in the kitchen. The baby complained loudly and Mama sighed. + +"What is it, my infant?" Mama said. + +The baby pointed to the floor and kept complaining. Mama looked around and saw that the floor was not clean. + +"Oh, I understand," Mama said. She smiled at the baby and said, "Let's clean it up together. We will make it nice and clean!" + +Mama got a cloth and a bucket of soapy water. She showed the baby how to scrub the floor. They worked together and soon the floor was clean. + +The baby stopped complaining and smiled. Mama was happy too. They hugged and the baby said, "All clean now." +One lovely day, a 3 year old boy was out in the garden, playing with his favourite bucket and spade. As he played, he wondered what else he could do. + +Just then, a butterfly flew past and he gazed at it as it gracefully flew above his head. The butterfly was so pretty and the little boy thought it was the most magical thing he had ever seen. He wanted so much to be able to fly with the butterfly. + +"If only I could fly," he said to himself. + +Just then, a kind voice replied. "Yes, my dear, one day you just might," it said. + +The little boy looked up and saw a friendly looking lady with a kind smile on her face. + +"But not until you're a bit bigger," the lady added, laughing. + +The little boy smiled back at the lady, not quite sure what she meant. But he was sure that one day he'd be able to fly. He just had to wait and wonder yet. + +He thanked the lady, picked up his bucket and spade, and then ran off to continue playing in the lovely sunshine. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Fiki and Miki, who went on an adventure together. + +Fiki said to Miki, “Let’s make something special for lunch.†+Miki nodded her head and smiled. + +They started to make lunch. Fiki added some salt, and the food was looking yummy. Miki said, “I think we should add some more salt.†+ +Fiki said, “Yes, that is a good idea. But we have to be careful because too much salt is no good.†+ +Miki nodded her head and added some more salt, but this time she was very careful. After a few moments, she said, “It tastes really nice now. It’s perfect.†+ +Fiki smiled and said, “Yes, the food is strong and yummy.†+ +They ate their lunch and were very happy that they had made something special together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She was three years old and wanted to go to the park. As she excitedly ran down the street she saw a bucket. She stopped and looked inside. All of a sudden, she heard a voice. + +"Excuse me! That's my bucket," said the voice behind her. + +Sarah felt guilty and quickly walked away. She knew she hadn't done anything wrong, but didn't want to get into trouble. + +The voice called out again. "Please, come back. I need your help." + +Curious, Sarah walked back to the bucket. Before her was a little duck. The duck had accidentally gotten stuck in the bucket and needed help to get out. + +Sarah was happy she could help. She grabbed the duck and released it. It wobbled away, thankful for being set free. + +Sarah smiled and continued on her way to the park. She felt glad that she had done the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was an old cage. Inside the cage was a little bird, who was very small. He wasn't as big as the others, but he chirped very loud and was always happy. + +The bird spent all day singing and flying around inside the cage. One day, he said, "I want to get out and fly high in the sky!" + +The cage was too small for him so he began to grow. He stretched his wings and soon he was twice as big! + +The bird was so excited. He flew up to the top of the cage and said, "Now I can escape! Goodbye old cage!" + +He flew away and enjoyed the big, wide sky. He sang with the other birds, feeling so free. + +The little bird was so happy, and he would never have to go back to the old cage again. +There was a contest. The boys and girls who wanted to enter had to design something. It could be anything. + +Bob wanted to win the prize. So he made something special. He created a colorful robot out of wood blocks. + +When he presented his robot to the judges, everyone was very impressed. + +The judges asked Bob what he had made and he said proudly, "I designed this robot." + +The judges gave Bob the big prize. He was so happy, he jumped up and down! + +Bob's mom said, "Wow, Bob! That was so clever of you. I'm so proud of you!" + +Bob smiled and hugged his mom. He was so lucky to win the colorful prize! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was only three years old, but she loved looking up at the night sky. Every evening she would look for the moon, which shone brightly for her. + +One night, Mary looked up at the sky but she couldn't see the moon. There were thick dark clouds in the way. Mary was sad, so she went out into the garden to try to find it. + +Suddenly, she heard a deep, rumbling noise. She looked up and saw a big wooden wall all the way across the sky. It was tall and wide and prevented her from seeing the moon. + +Mary was really upset and cried, "Why won't the moon come out?" + +But then, a strange and kind voice said, "Don't worry, Mary. The clouds will come and go, and soon you will be able to see the moon again." + +And sure enough, the clouds did move away and some time later, Mary was able to look up and see the moon shining happily again. For Mary, the moon had returned and all was right in the world. +Once there was a large dog named Coco. Coco was always looking for something fun to do so one day he decided to go for a walk. + +He started walking through the park and soon he noticed a large shadow that looked like it could be fun to explore. As Coco got closer to the shadow, he realized it was a pile of leaves. He was so excited and started to bark with joy. + +Before Coco knew it, he had jumped right into the middle of the pile of leaves and started to tear them apart with his paws. Pieces of leaves flew all around him as he chased after the different shapes and sizes of leaves. + +Suddenly, a voice called out from behind. + +"Coco, what are you doing?" asked the voice. + +Coco turned around to see his owner standing there with his arms crossed, a smile on his face. Coco stopped digging and backed away sheepishly. + +"I was just playing," said Coco. + +His owner smiled. "Of course you were, come on, let's go home." + +Coco happily followed his owner, but not before taking one last look at the large shadows the leaves had made in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a very ancient tree. Every morning, the sun would wake it with a snap. The tree was so ancient that it had seen many wonders. + +One day, a little girl named Jane came to visit the tree. She noticed the tree's age and curiosity took over. + +"Why are you so ancient?" Jane asked the tree. + +The tree replied, "I was here before the world began. I have seen many things come and go. That's why I'm so ancient." + +Jane was amazed. She asked the tree one more question, "What's the most special thing you've seen?" + +The tree thought for a moment, then replied quietly, "The most special thing I've seen is the power of friendship." + +Jane smiled and gave the tree a big hug. She thanked the tree for its wisdom and ran off to share its words with her friends. Together, they agreed that friendship was indeed the most special thing in the world. +Joey was walking through the forest and the fog was tight. He started to feel something tugging at his sleeve. Joey looked down and saw a small squirrel who wanted something. + +"What do you want?" asked Joey. + +"I want some food!" said the squirrel. "Can you help?" + +Joey looked around and spotted a nice fat acorn. He bent down and picked it up. But suddenly, a large fox stepped out of the fog and glared at Joey. + +"That's my acorn!" said the fox. "You better not steal it!" + +Joey was scared. He thought the fox was going to take the acorn away. But then he remembered the squirrel. He handed the acorn to the squirrel and said, "Here you go. Take it and run away!" + +The squirrel grabbed the acorn and scurried off into the fog. Joey smiled. He was glad he could help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack who wanted to go on a safari. He was very excited as he had never been on one before. His mum was worried, as it seemed quite an adventure. + +Jack was very curious and wanted to learn more about what to expect on the safari. He asked his mum, “What will I see on the safari?†+ +His mum smiled and replied, “You’ll see lots of animals and nature. It will be fun!†+ +Jack was very happy, and the day of the safari soon arrived. He put on his safari hat, and set off with his mum. + +On the safari, Jack learned all sorts of new things. He saw beautiful birds, monkeys, and even an elephant! He was so amazed, he had never seen such things before. + +Jack had such a wonderful time learning all about the animals and nature. He even learnt how to be more careful, in case he got too close to them. + +When they arrived home, Jack and his mum talked about all the things they had seen and learnt on their safari. It had been such an amazing experience, one they would never forget. +Amy was a 3-year-old girl who loved to play in the park. She was so excited because she had just learned how to swing on the swings! + +One day, while Amy was swinging, she suddenly fell off. Luckily, she was not seriously hurt, but she was sad because she was scared to get back on. + +Her mom saw her and came to her rescue. She said, "It's okay, Amy. Everyone falls sometimes. Let's try again, okay?". + +Amy nodded and tried to get back on the swing. Her mom pushed her gently and with a little help, Amy improved and was soon swinging higher than ever before. + +Amy shouted with joy, "Look at me, Mommy! I'm swinging higher and higher!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's great, Amy! You did a great job improving". +One day, Mandy was playing with her blocks. She liked to wrap up the blocks with her special purple blanket. She held the blanket tight and wiggled around to bundle the blocks up. + +"Do you want help?" asked Mandy's mother. + +Mandy shook her head. She was dizzy with excitement. She loved to wrap her blocks. + +"It looks nice," said Mandy's mom. + +Mandy smiled a proud smile. She gave the bundle one last squeeze and then laid it down on the floor. + +"I'm done!" she said. + +Mandy's mom clapped her hands. + +"That's great, honey!" + +Mandy smiled again as she looked at her bundle of blocks wrapped up with her purple blanket. She was very proud of her work. +Once upon a time there was a modest fox. He loved to explore nature. One day he went for a walk and saw a pond. The pond was full of water and he wanted to take a dip. + +“Can I have a swim?â€, he asked the sun. +The sun smiled at the fox and said, “Yes, but the water is too cold. You need to wait until it gets warmer.†+ +The fox was disappointed but he decided to wait. He watched the pond carefully and noticed the water was drying. + +“Woohoo! The water is getting warmer!â€, said the fox. He was so excited he jumped right in. He swam around, feeling the warmth of the sunshine. + +When he was done he said thank you to the sun for helping him dry. + +The sun smiled and said, “You’re welcome, little fox. It's a pleasure to make you happy.†+ +The fox was very happy and went home, feeling content with his adventure. +Once upon a time there was a fairy named Lucy. She was so small that humans could not see her, but everyone could feel her magic. + +One day, Lucy was out flying and she stumbled across a lake. It was so wet that she couldn't cross it! She flapped her wings and looked around for a way to get to the other side. + +Just then, she saw a bridge. It was popular with the animals because it was the only way to get across the wet lake. + +Lucy said, “Oh, I need to get across. May I use your bridge?†+ +The animals said, “Yes, you can. But be careful when you cross. If you stumble, you might fall into the lake and get wet!†+ +But Lucy was a brave fairy and she was determined to get across the lake. So she stepped onto the bridge, but it wobbled, and she stumbled! Lucy held onto the sides until she could steady herself, and then she stepped carefully and crossed the wet lake. + +When she reached the other side, the animals cheered for brave Lucy and for her safe crossing! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She loved pumpkins and so she went to pick one from the garden. It was big and round, and Sally was very excited to take it home. + +On her way home, Sally noticed a big boy standing near a tree. He wasn't smiling, so Sally asked him, "Why don't you look happy?" + +The boy replied, "I am looking for something, but I can't find it!" + +Sally looked around him and noticed a pumpkin on the ground. She quickly realized that it must be the boy's pumpkin and said, "Is this your pumpkin?" + +The boy nodded and was so happy that he gave Sally a hug. Then, he thanked her for helping him and returned home with the pumpkin. + +Sally smiled and continued on her way. She was so proud that she had helped the serious boy find his pumpkin. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He lived in a big house with mommy and daddy. Jack wanted something special. + +One day, Daddy said, "Let's order a lamp." + +Jack was so excited. He helped Daddy look at the different lamps online. He saw a big, red, sparkly one and he said, "I want that one." + +Daddy said, "That one is too big. Look at this one, it's very pretty." It was a brilliant, yellow lamp. Jack loved it. + +"Yes, please!" said Jack. + +Daddy smiled and ordered it for him. + +When the lamp came in the mail, Jack and Daddy opened it up. It was even more brilliant than before. + +Jack hugged Daddy and said, "Thank you, Daddy. I love it!" + +Daddy said, "You're welcome, Jack. I'm glad you like it." +Once upon a time there was a fair girl named Mary. Mary had long, shiny hair, but every day it was getting messier. So, one day Mary's mom said, "Let's go get some shampoo so your hair will be nice and clean." + +"Yay!" said Mary. + +Mom and Mary went to the store and Mom said, "Find a shampoo you like, Mary." + +"This one looks good," said Mary, pointing at the bottle with the bright colors. "It smells nice too." + +"OK," said Mom, smiling. "Let's own it." + +So, Mom paid for the shampoo and then they went home. That night, Mary took a bath and used the new shampoo to wash her hair. It made her hair feel so soft and it smelled really good too. + +Mary smiled. Now she had her own special shampoo, and her hair looked and smelled fair and nice. +Once there was a little girl called Laura. She was playing outside when she heard something loud. She tried to find out what it was. + +Suddenly, Laura saw a big box. Inside the box were lots of buttons which were making the noise. + +"What are these buttons?" she said. + +"I don't know," said her mom. "Let's try to fix them." + +So mom and Laura worked together to fix all the buttons. Laura pushed some and turned some. Finally, they managed to make all the buttons quiet. + +"We did it!" said Laura. + +"Yes, we sure did," her mom replied proudly. "Now those buttons are fixed." +Mummy and Daddy were driving to grandma's house. On the way, they stopped at a hockey field. Mummy and Daddy were so excited! They put on their skates and Daddy got out a stick. He laughed and said, "Let's play hockey!" + +Mummy and Daddy were having so much fun, until the puck went flying and hit a thin tree. Mummy was embarrassed. She looked around and whispered, "Everyone's looking at us!" + +Then, Daddy said, "It's okay darling, let's just have some more fun." + +So Mummy smiled and said, "Okay" - and they continued to play hockey! They laughed and skated until it was time to go. They said goodbye to the thin tree and drove home. +Once upon a time there lived a tall frog in a swamp. He was always so happy, but very alone. + +One day, he heard a noise coming from a nearby bush. He hopped over to see what it was and found a tiny mouse. + +"What are you doing here?" asked the frog. + +"I'm lost!" squeaked the mouse. + +The frog kindly told the mouse, "Don't worry, I'll support you!" + +The mouse thanked the frog, and the two of them hopped around the swamp. They explored all the thick mud and tall trees, and the frog helped the mouse to find the way out. + +Finally, the mouse found his family again and was so happy. He thanked the frog for all his support and gave him a big hug. + +Then the mouse hopped off with his family and the frog was happy too. From that day on, the frog and the mouse were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Bella who loved to explore. One day, she went with her family to the big airport. + +As they walked along, Bella looked around at all of the noises and busy people. She wondered why everyone was scurrying around. Her mom smiled down at her and said, "We're going on a trip, sweetheart. I'm so excited!" + +Bella smiled and said, "Me too! Where are we going?" + +Her dad laughed and ruffled her hair. "We're going to visit my loyal friend, who lives far away. But first, we have to board a plane!" + +Bella wondered what it would be like to be up in the sky. She imagined how big and wide the sky looked from the airplane. Suddenly, they were on the plane, and they took off into the air. + +Bella waved goodbye to the airport as they flew away into the sky. She couldn't wait to explore the new place she was headed to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Tara. Tara was a lucky girl. She had lots of things to do and lots of fun. + +One day, Tara and her Mommy went to the store. They found a big box with a big sign. The sign said: "Add a test! Win something special!" + +Tara looked at the box and said, "Mommy, can I add a test?" Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, you can!" + +So, Tara opened the box and took out a test. She tried to add it, but it was too hard for her. Then Mommy said, "Let me help you, Tara. Here, let's add it together." + +They added the test, and when they finished, Mommy said, "You did it, Tara! You are so lucky, look what you won!" It was a special piece of candy. + +Tara was so happy! She ate the candy, and it tasted so good! She was so glad she had been so lucky. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ally. Ally was three years old and loved to play outside in the sun. One day she was playing in the garden when she found a squash. It was so big and yellow! She was so excited that she ran to show her mommy. + +"Mommy! Look! It's a big, rich squash!" she said. +Her mom smiled and said, "Ohhh my a squash! How wonderful! What a lovely surprise!" + +Then her mommy picked up the squash, hugged Ally tight, and said, "I'm so happy you found this! I'm so proud of you!" + +Ally felt so special and loved. Her mommy's hug made her feel warm and comforted. She felt like the biggest and luckiest kid in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a pup named Max. He was a small pup with big brown eyes. + +Max was walking through the woods one day when he heard a strange noise. He was scared, so he stopped. Then he saw a big bone on the ground. + +Max started to march closer and closer. But then he heard the noise again. It sounded loud and strange. He was frightened, so he backed away. + +Suddenly a voice said, "Hello, Max." Max was so scared that he couldn't speak. + +"It's okay," the voice said. "I'm an old bear. Look at this old bone. Do you want it?" + +Max thought for a moment, then he said "Yes." He marched forward and took the bone from the old bear. Then he ran away. + +When Max got home, he was very happy. He showed the bone to his mom and dad, and they gave him a big hug. + +Max had learned that being brave can be very rewarding. From then on he always marched with courage. +Mimi was so excited. She loved to go with Mommy to the shop every week. She liked to pick out the things that she wanted. + +One day, she noticed something new in the shop. It was a very thick blanket. It was soft and made of pretty colors. + +“Mommy, can I have that blanket?†Mimi asked. + +Mommy smiled and said, “No sweetheart. That blanket is for sale. We need to buy it.†+ +Mimi said, “But how can we buy it?†+ +Mommy explained, “We need to use money to buy it. We need to give the shopkeeper money and then he will give us the blanket.†+ +Mimi was excited and said, “Let’s do it! I want that blanket.†+ +Mommy smiled, paid the shopkeeper and bought the blanket. Mimi hugged it and said, “Thank you Mommy! I love my new blanket. I’m so happy!†+ +They continued shopping and every week they would come back to the shop. They would buy lots of things. Mommy and Mimi were so happy. +Joey was very excited because he was going on his first camping trip. He asked his mom if he could go. + +“Yes, you can go,†his mom said. “But you have to promise me you will be careful.†+ +Joey was so happy that he hopped around like a wild kangaroo. He had never gone camping before but he was sure he would have a lot of fun. + +The camping trip was to a modest campground near the lake. There was a forest behind the campground and a large lake in front of it. Joey was so excited to explore the lake and the forest. + +On the first day of the camping trip, Joey asked his mom if he could go out on the lake in his own boat. + +“No,†his mom said. “You have to promise me you will stay close to the campground and not go too far away.†+ +Joey was disappointed, but he promised his mom that he would stay close. He had a wonderful camping trip exploring the lake and the forest. Joey had a lot of fun and made lots of memories that he would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Amy who liked to stretch every day. One day, she found a hook at the beach and it looked yummy. + +Amy asked her mummy, "What can I do with this hook, mummy?" +Mummy looked at the hook and said, "Why, you can play a fishing game, sweetie. That hook can help you catch a fish!" + +So Amy put on her sun hat and ran off to the river. She threw out her hook and waited for something to happen. + +As she waited, the minutes felt like hours – she was so excited! Finally, she felt a tug on the line and the hook started to move. + +She shouted out excitedly, "Mummy, Mummy! I caught a fish!" + +Mummy came to the river to have a look. Sure enough, Amy had caught a big yummy fish. Mummy was very proud of Amy and they cooked the fish that night for dinner. +Jack was a regular boy. Every day he would explore and find new things. One day he found an old cabinet that he really liked. He asked his mom, "Can I keep it?". + +His mom smiled and said "What a great idea! But first, let me recommend something." + +Jack was excited and asked, "What is it?". + +His mom said, "We should spruce it up first with some paint, so that it looks brand new!" + +Jack got to work. He unpacked the paint, put on some old clothes, and started painting the old cabinet. + +When he was done, all the old scratches and dents were gone, and it looked brand new! + +Jack and his mom were delighted. They put the cabinet in the living room and it became an important part of their home. + +Jack smiled. He was very happy with all his hard work. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear who was walking through the woods. The bear was feeling very brave and wanted to explore the forest. Suddenly, the bear saw something and was very scared! It was a giant, loud monster. The bear was so scared he started to shake! + +The monster said, "Don't be scared, I'm a friendly monster. You can keep walking and I won't hurt you." + +The bear was still scared, but the monster was very calm and nice. So the bear decided to try and be brave and keep walking. As the bear walked further and further into the forest he felt more and more calm. + +The monster was still there, saying friendly things to keep the bear from being scared and finally, the bear was no longer scared of the monster. The monster said, "I'm glad you're not scared anymore. Now you can keep walking and exploring without being scared." + +The bear thanked the monster for the friendly advice and kept walking. The bear was sure that even if he was scared again, the friendly monster would be there to help. +Alice was a brave girl. She stood tall and watched the sky, looking for the hurricane. She heard her mom say that it would come soon. Suddenly, she saw a fast moving cloud and she knew that it must be the hurricane. + +Alice was scared. She wanted to run and hide, but her mom said, "Alice, be brave. Stand still and quiet and you will be safe." + +Alice listened to her mom and stood quiet. The huge cloud sped across the sky, looking big and scary. But, soon enough it was gone. + +Alice started to cry for she was happy and relieved. Her mom hugged her and said, "See Alice, you were safe because you listened to me and stayed quiet." + +Alice smiled and said, "I will never be scared of the hurricane again!" +Once upon a time, there was a tiny girl named Jane. Jane loved to play outside and explore the earth. One day she took a walk in the woods and she noticed something strange. Jane saw a giant light in the sky and it looked like it was getting bigger and bigger. + +Jane shouted,"What is that?" + +The sky answered,"I am a shooting star and I'm just passing through." + +Jane said," Will you stay with me?" + +The shooting star answered,"No, I can't stay. But I can give you something special." + +Jane asked ,"What is it?" + +The shooting star answered,"It is a special power, the power to make a wish come true. Use this power wisely and don't quit!" + +Jane said,"I won't quit! I'll make a wish that the earth will be happy and healthy forever!" + +The shooting star said,"What a wonderful wish! But remember, the earth is fragile and we all have to work together to make it last." + +Jane thanked the shooting star and vowed to never quit in her mission to protect the earth. The shooting star smiled, winked and flew away. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very curious, and loved to explore. One day, Lily decided to study a dragon. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I please study a dragon? Please?" + +Her mom smiled and replied, "Yes, of course you can study a dragon. Just be careful!" + +So, Lily went off to the library to learn about dragons. But she found the books on dragons were boring and hard to understand. She couldn't understand all the big words. + +But then, Lily saw a picture of a dragon in a book and she started to smile. She pointed to the picture and said, "This dragon looks nice and friendly!" + +From that day on, Lily kept on studying dragons in the library. With every book she read, she learned more and more about dragons and how fascinating they were. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joey. He always carried a big bag with him wherever he went. Today was an incredible day for Joey. His mom took him to the park and showed him how to separate the bag into two pieces. + +She opened one side and placed it on the ground. Then, she opened the other side and filled it up with all the things he liked, like sand and a shovel for digging. + +Joey was so excited. He wiggled his toes and said, “I can’t believe it! A bag just for me!†+ +His mom smiled and said, “Yes, you can use this bag and fill it up with whatever you like. Have fun!†+ +Joey smiled and started filling the bag with umbrellas, hats and his teddy bear. He had an incredible time at the park. +Once there was a little boy. He was just three years old. His name was Timmy and he loved to explore. + +Today, Timmy decided to explore the beach. As he walked, he noticed a fisherman setting up his pole. The fisherman smiled at Timmy and said, "Hello there, young man. Would you like to come fishing with me?" + +Timmy hesitated, but then nodded yes. So the fisherman set out his fishing rod and gave Timmy a seat. Timmy was so excited! He watched carefully as the fisherman cast the rod into the water. + +The fisherman and Timmy waited patiently, but nothing happened. After some time, the fisherman said, "You know what? Let's move to a higher spot. Maybe we can find some fish there!" + +So the fisherman and Timmy packed up their things and set off to a higher spot. Sure enough, when the fisherman cast his rod, he got a bite! After a few tries, the fisherman caught a big fish! + +Timmy was thrilled! He clapped with glee as the fisherman released the fish back into the water. Timmy laughed and said, "Let's do this again next week!" + +The fisherman smiled and said, "I'd love to. Let's plan it!" And so they did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl with beautiful long, blonde hair. Her name was Daisy and she was three years old. + +One morning, Daisy was feeling sad. She was missing her mommy who had gone away. She picked up an eraser off of her desk and wept. + +Suddenly, a magical fairy appeared! She was wearing a bright pink dress and sparkles flew from her wings. She comforted Daisy with kind words and a gentle embrace. + +"There, there," the fairy said. "Time will fly and soon your mommy will be home." + +Daisy felt much better and smiled. When the fairy waved goodbye and flew away, Daisy felt comforted! She knew that her mommy would soon be home and she felt beautiful and happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was only three years old and very curious. She wanted to learn everything she could. Every day she went on fun adventures and explored the world around her. + +On this particular day, she went to the park for some fresh air and to play. As she entered the park, she noticed a big tree. It was so pretty and inviting that she couldn't help but walk towards it. + +The tree welcomed her warmly. She could feel its calm presence as she moved closer. Suddenly, she noticed a spoon nestled in the roots of the tree. She picked it up, intrigued by its shiny metal gleam. + +"What should I do with this spoon?" she asked out loud. + +The tree seemed to laugh slightly and calmly said, "It's up to you to decide. Maybe you could use the spoon to dig a hole and find some hidden treasures!" + +The little girl thought this was a great idea. She grabbed the spoon and started to carefully dig into the ground. It was an exciting adventure! After a few minutes her efforts were rewarded with a shiny stone. + +The little girl happily thanked the tree and happily ran off, clutching the precious stone in her hand. +Once there was a bunny named Jack, who wanted to rest. So he hopped around in search of the perfect spot. He passed trees, flowers, and all sorts of creatures, until he finally found the best place. + +It was under a big red tree with lots of shade. Jack hopped over and snuggled up into a nice, comfy spot of soft grass. + +He felt happy and content, but he was looking for something too. He closed his eyes and listened. + +Then, he heard a giggle. Jack opened one eye, and saw a bear cub sitting nearby telling a joke. The cub looked silly with a big smile on his face, and Jack couldn't help but giggle too. He was so happy to have a friend. + +“Hi there!†said the bear cub. “Do you want to make some jokes?†+ +Jack smiled and said “Sure!†+ +So the two friends laughed and joked in the quiet shade of the big red tree. Jack felt so relaxed and happy, and he knew that this was the best spot to rest. +Once upon a time there was a boy named John. He was three years old and he loved playing basketball. One day, John and his dad went to the park. The park was busy with kids running around and playing. + +John saw lots of basketballs and he wanted to play. But suddenly a huge dog started barking and scared him. + +John said to his dad, "Daddy, I want basketball!" + +His dad smiled and said, "Well, let's go find one." + +So they looked around until they found a basketball that was the right size. They put it in the basket and took it home. + +John was so happy! He played with his basketball every day and soon he was very good at it. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Polly. Polly was so excited, because she heard that the special rainbow had arrive in town. The rainbow was very popular, and everyone was talking about it. + +Polly's mum said that she could go and see it. So Polly quickly put on her coat and ran outside, eager to see the rainbow. + +When Polly got there, she saw something magical. In the sky, there were all the colors of the rainbow. It was so beautiful. + +Polly said “wow!†+ +Then, it started to rain. But Polly stayed, and she bowed down and said “thank youâ€, because she knew that the rain was needed to make the rainbow. + +Polly was so happy, and she said “That was so pretty. I will always remember thisâ€. + +And every time she saw a rainbow after that, she would always remember her special moment of bowing to the rainbow. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Lucy. She loved to fold. Every day she spent hours folding up blankets, clothes, and any paper she could find. + +One day, as Lucy was folding her dress, her mom walked in. "Lucy, I'm so proud of you for folding your clothes so well. You're ready to try something bigger," she said. + +Lucy was very excited and ready to take on the challenge. She immediately ran to her room and picked up a big blanket. She spread it out on the ground and started to fold. After a few minutes, the blanket was neatly folded. + +Meanwhile, her mom had been watching with a smile. She walked up to Lucy and said, "That was amazing! I'm so proud of you. I know that you can do anything you set your mind to." + +Lucy was beaming with happiness. She was so proud of herself and her accomplishment that she ran off to show her dad what she had done. +Once there was a girl. She carried her toy in her hand. She was so happy and harmless. She was walking in the park when she saw a rabbit. She said to the rabbit, “Hi, Bunny! What are you doing here?†+ +The rabbit answered, “I’m hopping around looking for more carrots to eat.†+ +The girl said, “Would you like to come with me? I can carry you so you can hop around in the park all day.†+ +The rabbit said, “That sounds great!†+ +So the girl carefully carried the bunny all around the park. Together they had a lots of fun. The girl chased the rabbit and the rabbit chased the girl. At the end of the day the girl put the bunny back in the grass and said goodbye. The girl went home with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a girl and a pet cat. One day, the sky turned gray and a storm started. The girl was scared, so the pet cat said, "Don't worry. I'll save you!" + +The cat jumped and put its paw on the girl's shoulder. The storm was getting worse, so the cat said, "Climb up on my back and hold tight!" + +The girl climbed onto the cat's back and held so tight. The cat raced faster and faster, running through the wind and rain. Soon they made it to the girl's house. + +The girl yelled, "Thank you for saving me!" + +The pet cat smiled and said, "You're welcome, but that was nothing. A brave cat always saves its best friend!" +Once there was a beautiful purple butterfly. She was perfect, with colourful wings and tiny feet. +The butterfly loved to flutter around in the garden, where the sweet flowers made her happy. +One day, the butterfly had to fly away because the wind was too strong. She tried to resist, but it was just too strong. + +The butterfly's wings were flapping so hard, but she was getting nowhere. Just then a little girl came running. She had long blonde hair and bright blue eyes. + +"I can help," said the little girl. "Just keep your wings flapping and I'll pull you along". + +The butterfly was so thankful and with the little girl's help she soon flew away safely. The little girl waved goodbye and the butterfly was so happy. + +From that day on, the butterfly always remembered how the little girl helped her to resist the wind and fly away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Alex who really wanted to see the sunset. Every day, he asked his Mom if he could wait outside until the sun went down, but she told him it was too late. She said he had to behave himself and go to bed early. + +One day, Alex was very persistent. He asked his Mom if he could just stay outside for a couple of minutes to watch the sunset. "Just five minutes?" he asked. His Mom thought for a moment, then said she would give him a chance if he promised to stay outdoors only for five minutes. + +Alex ran outside and saw the stunning sunset. He couldn't believe the bright colours! He was so excited to be watching and he kept on counting the minutes. + +After five minutes, Alex ran back inside and hugged his Mom. She said, "Well done, Alex. You behaved very well and you got to see the sunset." + +Alex smiled. He knew that with a little bit of persistence, he could do great things! +Once upon a time, there was a jolly boy called Tim. He liked to test out new things every day. One day, he decided to go to the park. As he walked in, he saw something very exciting. It was a treat tree! + +Tim couldn't believe his eyes. He ran over to the treat tree and saw it was full of delicious treats. He couldn't resist. He started picking up the treats and eating them. + +But then, he heard a noise. He looked up and saw a jolly old man. The old man shouted down to him, "Hi there young man! I hope you are enjoying testing out all these treats!" + +Tim was so surprised, but he smiled and replied, "Yes sir. These treats are delicious!" + +The old man laughed and said, "I'm glad you're enjoying them! Just remember to not eat too many. Enjoy!" + +So, from then on, Tim would go back to the treat tree every day to test out a few of the delicious treats. He was so happy to have found this wonderful, jolly treat tree! +Little Ian was playing in the park with his friends when he saw an enormous basketball. He ran over to them and asked his friends if he could have it. His friend Bill said, "Sorry Ian, it's not mine to permit." + +Then Ian saw a tall man standing nearby. He quickly ran to him and asked, "Please sir, can I have the basketball?" +The man smiled and said, "Sure, you can have it." + +Ian was so happy that he thanked the man again and again. He ran back to his friends holding the enormous basketball. His friends cheered and they all started to play together. + +Ian had the best time at the park. He was so glad that the man permitted him to have the basketball. +Once upon a time there was a young boy named Paul. He was so excited today as he was going to visit a new friend, Mary. Mary was three years old, just like Paul. + +Paul knocked on the door, and Mary answered. "Hi Paul!" she said. She was so happy to see him. + +Paul smiled and asked if he could come in. Mary said, "Yes, of course!" + +The kids went to the playroom and started to play. Paul wanted to show Mary his new toy. But on the way there he stumbled over something. He looked down and saw that it was a broken toy. + +Paul said, "Oh no! I'm sorry, Mary. I made a terrible mark on your toy." + +Mary thought for a moment, and then said, "It's okay Paul. We can part the toy and make something new with the pieces." + +Paul smiled and said, "That's a great idea!" + +So together the two friends made something new and wonderful. + +Even though the toy was broken, their friendship was stronger than ever. +Molly was very small and loved to play. She had a special guitar that was even smaller than her. Every day, she would pick it up and strum along to the music. But she knew she had to learn more. + +One day, her mom came up to her and said, “Molly, it’s time to take guitar lessons. We can find a teacher and you can start learning.†+ +Molly was excited. She hoped that one day, she could be a great guitar player. + +Mom said, “If you work hard, you can be the best guitar player in the world.†+ +Molly smiled and hugged her mom. She was ready to start her lessons. + +She worked really hard and finally, one day, Molly was playing like a pro. Everyone knew that she was the best guitar player around. + +Molly was so happy. She knew that if she kept practicing, she could reach her dream. She was ready to keep trying and hoping. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who was very glad. One day, she went walking in the woods and soon she lost her way. + +She started to cry and call out, "Help me, please!" + +Suddenly, she heard a voice say, "Do not be scared. I will help you get back." + +The princess was so glad and she looked around to see who was talking. There, by the side of the path, was a nice little mouse. + +The mouse said, "I will help you find the way home. Follow me!" + +The princess followed the mouse and soon she was back on the path. And she was so glad to be home again, she gave the mouse a big hug. + +The mouse was very happy and said, "Now it's my turn to be a princess!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Anna. Anna was a very brave girl and always felt excited to try new things. + +One morning, Anna decided to go for a long walk. She walked for hours and soon enough it began to get dark. Anna was tired and so she decided to find shelter for the night. + +As she walked, she noticed a distant pastry shop. Anna was hungry, so she ran towards the pastry shop. When she arrived, the door was locked, but the manger saw her and opened the door. + +Anna entered the shop and asked the manger, “Can I stay here for the night?†+The manger said, “Yes, you can stay here, if you can complete a task for me.†+Anna was excited and said, “Yes, I will! What is it?†+The manger smiled and said, “Can you cook some of the pastries here?†+Anna agreed, eager to help. She worked hard until she completed all the pastries. + +The manger was really pleased with the work that Anna did and gave her dinner and a warm bed for the night. Anna was really happy and thanked the manger for being so kind. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends: Mary and John. They were very happy together and loved to explore. +One day, Mary and John went for a walk in the park. As they were walking by the fountain, they saw a big, rich looking statue in the middle of it. +Mary said, "Let's go look at the statue." They both walked up to the statue and looked at it together. It was so beautiful! +John said, "Wow, it looks so rich!" Mary nodded in agreement and said, "Let's hug it to get some of its riches!" +John laughed and said, "That's silly Mary. We can't hug a statue!" Mary thought for a moment and then agreed. + +The two friends gave one more look at the statue and then skipped away, continuing their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient garden. In the garden were two friends, a squirrel and a bird. Every day they came to the garden and played together. + +But one day, a thief appeared and started to take all of their food. The squirrel and bird were very sad. + +"What do we do now?" asked the bird. + +"I have an idea," said the squirrel. "Let's ask the farmer for help. He can supply us with food." + +So the friends went to the farmer and asked for help. The farmer was happy to help and he supplied them with lots of food. + +The squirrel and bird were so happy! They returned to the garden and had lots of fun, never worrying about the thief again. +Once there was a sweet, harmless boy named Tim. He was three and loved to play with his model train set. Every day he and his dad played with the train. + +One day, Tim's dad said he had to go to work. Tim was sad and didn't want him to go. + +"Daddy", said Tim, "why do you have to go to work?". + +His dad smiled and said, "Well Tim, I have to go and do my job, but I'll come back soon. Don't worry and have fun playing with your trains". + +Tim smiled and nodded. He decided he would try to be a good boy and do his own "work" too. So he spent the morning playing with his trains like his dad had done. He made them go around the tracks and up and down hills, even making them whistle. + +Tim played for hours and when his dad came home, he was so proud of Tim for being a good boy and doing his own work well. +Mama and Jay were watching TV together. Jay was very obedient, he didn't make a sound. Mama told him it was time to end their TV time and get ready for bed. "But why do I have to end watching TV," Jay asked? + +Mama patiently explained that it was getting late and it was bedtime. "When we wake up, we can watch TV again," She said. But Jay didn't like that answer. "No mama, I want to watch TV now!" He said. + +Mama looked at Jay and smiled. She said, "I know it's not what you want, but it's time to end TV time. We can watch it tomorrow." Jay looked sad, but he was also obedient. He said, "Ok, I will end TV and get ready for bed." Mama was proud of Jay and kissed him goodnight. +Once there was a family who was very rich. They had lots of equipment and they were always celebrating something! + +One day they were celebrating because they were going to have a party. Mummy was getting out plates, cups, a big cake and other equipment. Daddy was helping to set up the tent. + +After that, their three-year-old came into the garden. She was so excited to see the preparations for the party! She saw the food and the box of equipment which made her smile. + +"What are we celebrating, Mummy?" she asked. + +Mummy smiled and said, "We're celebrating lots of wonderful things! Now, let's go and find something to wear." + +The three-year-old got very excited. She put on her favourite dress and together they enjoyed the party with all their rich equipment. They celebrated family and fun and lots of happy things! +Tommy was walking in the park one day. The sky was grey and there was fog everywhere. It made it hard for Tommy to see. + +He walked a bit further and suddenly he saw something strange. It was a big green frog hopping around. Tommy was so surprised. He asked the frog, "What are you doing here?" +The frog just laughed and said, "I'm looking for adventure. Aren't you?" + +Tommy could not believe it. A talking frog? That was crazy! So he asked the frog, "Do you know how to get out of the fog?" +The frog jumped up and down and said, "Sure! Follow me!" + +So Tommy and the frog started walking. They walked and walked until they reached the edge of the fog. Tommy could finally see the sun again. + +The frog laughed as he waved goodbye. "Bye Tommy! I hope you have a great adventure!" +Mike was a nice boy. He was happy to go to class every day. + +In class, Mike and his friends were playing with toys. Suddenly, Mike tore his toy in half. He was so sad and started to cry. + +Mike's teacher noticed what happened and walked over to him. She asked, "Why are you crying?" + +Mike sobbed, "I tore my toy." + +His teacher smiled and said, "It will be ok. I'll help you fix it." + +The teacher took some glue and gave it to Mike. He started to glue the broken toy back together. It was tricky, but Mike was happy when he was done. + +The teacher said, "Good job, Mike. That was nice work." + +Mike smiled and said, "Thank you." He was so happy to have his toy back. He looked forward to playing with it again. +Jill was an intelligent girl. She wanted to do something fun. So she decided to go for a jog! She ran out of her house and around the neighborhood. She smiled as she passed the friendly neighbors. + +When Jill passed the end of the street she saw a big, new roof on one of the houses. It was so high! She wondered what it would be like to jog on it. + +So Jill asked the owner of the house if she could jog on the roof. The owner said, "Alright, but be careful!" + +Jill was so excited. She ran up the ladder and started jogging on the roof. She felt so free! She hopped and skipped around, feeling the sun on her face. + +At last, Jill's jog came to an end. She thanked the friendly owner, then ran back home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Molly and Ben. Molly was very dependable and would always help her friend Ben out. One day, Ben asked Molly to borrow his rhythm sticks. Molly wanted to say no, but she felt it was important to be dependable. So she said, "Sure, I will borrow them for you." + +Ben cheered, "Thanks Molly! Now I can practice my rhythm." He started to tap and beat his rhythm sticks, making a nice beat. + +Molly asked, "Can I borrow them too? I would like to try the rhythm too." Ben said, "Sure, I don’t mind sharing them with you." + +Molly and Ben held their rhythm sticks and tapped away all afternoon. They had lots of fun and created a nice, dependable rhythm together. +Once there was a little girl named Sunny. She was 3 years old and loved to play outside. One day, Sunny saw a big dog in the park. She ran up to it and said, “Hi doggy!†+ +The big dog looked at Sunny and said, “Hi!†+ +Sunny giggled and said, “Let’s play.†She started to tease the dog by running away, then coming back again and the dog chased after her. They played like this for a while, but then the dog got too close and scratched Sunny’s skin. + +Sunny cried and said, “Ouch!†+ +The dog felt bad and laid down on the ground. It started to lick Sunny’s skin, cleaning it. Sunny smiled and said, “Thanks, doggy!†+ +The dog smiled back and they continued to play together. Sunny’s skin was now clean, and she was happy. +Tommy was a brave boy. He wanted to prepare for an adventure. He stood at the top of the hill and saw a dark cave in the distance. + +"What are you doing, Tommy?" asked his mom from behind him. + +Tommy replied, "I'm gonna go explore the cave!" + +His mom smiled. She said, "Just make sure to be careful, okay?" + +Tommy smiled back and nodded. He pulled out his flashlight, put on his helmet and started walking up the hill. It was dark and the cave was deep. + +Suddenly he heard voices coming from inside the cave. He was scared, but he was still brave. He took a deep breath and stepped inside. He found two small animals preparing a special surprise. + +Tommy smiled, happy to have found two new friends. They were happy to see him too. "Welcome to our cave," they said. +One day, Bob rolled his big blue ball on the floor. He was so happy watching it roll back and forth. + +Suddenly Bob heard a voice. It said, "Bob, it's too hot to play. Come inside and take a break". + +Bob was scared. He didn't understand why it was so hot outside. He asked his mom, "Why is it so hot mommy?". + +His mom answered, "It's summer time, Bob. The sun is very hot outside. That's why we need to stay in and play inside for now". + +Bob was still scared, but he was glad he was playing inside and not outside. He rolled his big blue ball around the house, feeling safe and sound. +Jimmy was excited because he was going on a plane ride. He ran across the driveway and whistled with glee. "We are going to fly away in the plane," he told his mom. + +His mom gave him a hug and said, "Yes, we are! Now, why don't you sit in the plane and wait for us? We'll be there soon." + +Jimmy hopped into the plane, wiggling from side to side as he watched all the people outside as they finished their last minute preparations. Finally, the plane started to move and Jimmy cheered with happiness. + +The plane zoomed and zoomed until it couldn't go any higher. Jimmy looked out the window in awe, watching as the world grew smaller and smaller. + +But soon he noticed something strange. The plane was starting to come down again. As they neared the ground, Jimmy looked at his mom with guilty eyes. She winked at him and says, "Time to go home!" + +Jimmy couldn't believe it! He had been whistling so loudly that the plane had heard him and decided to take him home. They all laughed and said goodbye. Jimmy couldn't help but keep whistling as the plane flew away. +Mama and papa had a handle and it was made of wood. The handle was for their door. Mama said "It's time to go outside and play". + +Papa said "Be careful not to make a mess". + +They were all walking down the street when they saw Jack. He was very angry and shouting. + +Mama said "What's wrong with Jack?". + +Papa said "I think he wants to make something but he can't find the handle he needs". + +Mama said "Let's help him. We have a handle we can share." + +Jack smiled and said "Thank you. Together, we can make something wonderful!" + +Papa, mama and Jack were excited to work together. They made something special and then everyone was happy. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Max. Max was three years old and he was very adventurous. One day Max decided he wanted to make a cake. He got out the things he needed like flour, sugar, eggs and milk. He mixed them all together in a bowl. + +When the mixture was complete, Max put it in the oven. He waited patiently for it to cook. Finally the cake was ready. He took his cake out of the oven. It was a beautiful golden colour. + +Max was so excited. He took his cake outside into the garden. He put it on the table and went back inside to get some cream. Then he came back outside with a tub of cream. Max began to complete the cake. He covered it in cream and then put raspberries on it. + +Suddenly there was a noisy sound. Max looked up and saw a puppy. It was so cute! Max couldn't resist. He picked up the puppy and gave it a big rub. Max was so proud of his delicious cake and the cute puppy. He had a wonderful day! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They had something special in common; they both liked meat! + +One day Jack had a good idea. He said to Jill "Let's get some nice meat. We can go to the store together and buy some!" Jill thought it was a great plan and they agreed they'd go the next day. + +Early the next morning they got dressed and went to the store. When they got there they had so much nice meat to choose from. Jack found some nice chicken, while Jill picked up a delicious steak. + +When they were done in the store, they looked at their bags and Jack said "That looks like a lot of nice meat! Let's go home now". + +Jill suggested that they stop for an ice cream on their way home. Jack said "That sounds really nice! Let's do that". So they enjoyed a delicious treat before going home. + +When they got home, they were both happy with their purchase. They had a great day and some nice meat for dinner. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was three years old and enjoyed playing games on her yellow computer. + +One day, Jane had a thought. She wanted to eat her yellow computer. She asked her mom, "Can I eat my computer?" Her mom said, "No, that is not a good idea." + +Jane was sad and said, "Why not?" Her mom said, "It is not safe to eat a computer, it is not food." + +Jane was still sad, so her mom said, "Let's go get something to eat. I know a place with yummy yellow food." Jane smiled, she was excited to eat yellow food. + +They got in the car and drove to the yummy yellow place. Jane ate tasty yellow food with her mom and was very happy. She was glad she did not have to eat her yellow computer. +Once there was a mom and a baby. Every day, Mom would cook delicious dishes for the baby. Today she was making stew. She chopped the vegetables and put them in the pot with some flavorful soup. + +The baby watched as his mom stirred the stew. It smelled delicious. The baby asked, "What're you making?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Stew. It'll be ready soon. I think you'll really like it." + +The baby smiled and waited for the stew to be finished. Then, Mom put it on the table. The baby looked at it and said, "It looks yummy!" + +But the baby was wrong. The stew was not yummy. It was filthy. The vegetables were old and the soup was too sour. + +Mom noticed the look on the baby's face and said, "Don't worry. We can get some ice cream instead. That sounds good, right?" + +The baby smiled and said, "Yes, please!" + +And so, the happy baby and his mom went off to get some ice cream instead. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who really loved to have fun. One day the girl had an idea to make the best costume anyone had ever seen. She went to the store and bought materials to make it. + +When she got home she started to work on it. She worked very hard and soon she had a beautiful costume. The girl was very proud of her work. + +On Halloween day she got dressed up in her costume. It was a modest outfit with a sparkly crown on top. She was so happy! She went to the trick-or-treating event with her friends and everyone loved her costume. + +But then disaster stuck! She was walking by a bonfire when her dress got too close and it caught fire! + +The little girl was so sad. "What will I do?" she cried. + +Just then one of her friends came to rescue her. He said, "Don't worry. We can go back to the store and get you a new costume. It won't cost much." + +The little girl was so happy and thankful. Together they went to the store and bought a new costume. It wasn't as nice as the one that had burned, but she still liked it. + +The little girl was happy and had lots of fun on Halloween night. And she learned an important lesson: Always be careful when you are around a bonfire! +Once there was a duck who loved to spin. Whenever the duck was feeling happy, she would spin around and around. + +One day, the duck decided to spin even faster. She ran and ran until she came to a big plate. The duck stepped onto the plate and spun round and round. + +Suddenly, the plate started to move. It spun around and around so fast that the duck had to hold on tight! She felt like she was going in circles until she was too dizzy to stand up. + +The duck slid off the plate and onto the ground. When she looked up, a tall person was standing over her. + +"Are you okay?" asked the tall person. + +The duck shook her head and said, "No, my legs feel weak." + +The tall person smiled and said, "That's okay. Just take it slow and you'll be spinning again in no time!" The duck was sure the tall person was right, and she was soon spinning around like she had before. She was glad to have a friend who knew how to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a bear. The bear was very soft and cuddly. He lived in a soft, green tree. + +One day, he was feeling very lonely. He wanted to explore. So he started to stir the oxygen in the air. He stirred and stirred until it was perfect. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice calling him. It was another bear! She was also soft and cuddly. + +"Hello! What are you doing?" She asked. + +The first bear smiled. "I was stirring the oxygen to make the air just right," he said. + +The second bear nodded and smiled. "That sounds like a lot of fun. Let's do it together!" + +So they both stirred the oxygen in the air until it was just perfect. Then they went off on their adventure, exploring new things and having lots of fun. +John and his mom were at the store. "Mom," John asked, "What's that?" John saw a silly toy car in the store. + +His mom smiled. "That is a toy car," she said. + +John's eyes lit up. "Can I have it?" + +"Unfortunately, no," Mom said. "We can't replace your old toy car right now." + +John was disappointed. "But why?" + +Mom looked at John and explained. "Our country is in a tough spot right now, so we need to save our money. Let's find something else to buy," she said. + +John thought for a minute. Then he smiled and said, "I know! Let's buy yummy ice cream!" + +Mom smiled. "That sounds like a wonderful idea!" + +So they bought the yummy ice cream and went home. John was happy and so was Mom. It wasn't a silly toy car, but it was just as much fun! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, one was small and the other was giant. + +The giant was trying to carry a big bag, but it was so heavy that he couldn’t move. He looked at his small friend and said, “Help me please, I can’t carry this bag.†The small one just shrugged. + +The small one looked around and saw a smelly barrel. He pointed at it with a big smile and said, "Let's get that!" So the two of them rolled the stinky barrel over to the giant’s bag. + +The giant put the bag in the barrel and with a little help from his friend, he was able to carry it away. + +The small one decided to help the giant carry the bag so they could get home together. + +The small one smiled and said to the giant, “Let’s go home!†The giant smiled back and the two of them walked away, the smelly barrel rolling along beside them. +Once there was a little girl called Mia who loved to explore the world around her. One day, Mia found a curious ornament in the garden. It was shaped like a star and glittered in the sunlight. + +Mia was filled with curiosity and picked up the ornament. She wanted to find out what it tasted like, so she put it in her mouth. But it was not sweet, like Mia had imagined. Instead, it was salty and Mia spat it out straight away. + +Mia's mum saw what she had done and scolded her for being so careless. "Mia, don't eat things you find in the garden," she said. "Ornaments aren't food." + +Mia felt sorry for being so silly. But, as a reminder not to be careless again, Mia and her mum put the ornament back in the garden. +John and his mom went to the store. They went to get a bookshelf. They looked around and found one with friendly colors. It was perfect for John's bedroom. + +"May I please have it?" asked John. + +"Sure!" replied Mom. "Let's get it home before somebody else supplies it away!" + +John and Mom took the bookshelf to the car and strapped it in with the seatbelts. It was big and heavy, but they got it home in one piece. + +John set it up in his room. He placed all the books he owned on it. + +John smiled. "It looks perfect! Thank you for supplying the bookshelf!" + +Mom smiled back. "You're welcome, sweetheart. It's always a pleasure to make you happy!" +Once upon a time there was a white rabbit. He was hopping through the forest and looking for food. Suddenly, a fox appeared. The fox said in a menacing voice, "Why don't you surrender now?" +The rabbit said, "No way!" +The fox growled and ran towards the rabbit. The rabbit quickly hopped away and ran into a pocket in the ground. The pocket was deep and the rabbit felt safe. +The fox stuck his muzzle into the pocket and said, "Surrender or else!" +But the little white rabbit didn't give in. He lay in the pocket and refused to surrender. The fox waited for a few minutes and then gave up. He said, "Suit yourself," and scampered away. +The little white rabbit was so relieved. He was glad that he had not surrendered and stayed safe in his pocket in the ground. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Zoe. Zoe was always very happy but Jack was usually mad. + +One morning, Jack woke up and he was really angry. He began to rage and stomp around. Zoe saw this and tried to make Jack feel better. + +"Let's go outside and watch the sunrise," Zoe said. "It's so nice and warm and the colours look so nice in the sky." + +But Jack was still very angry and he said no. Zoe kept talking and explaining how peaceful the sunrise was, and finally Jack agreed. + +The two friends went outside and watched the sunrise spread across the sky. Jack began to feel better and his anger slowly went away. Zoe smiled. + +"See, Jack, the sunrise can make us feel better," said Zoe. + +Jack nodded and smiled back. He was no longer angry and they went back inside to have breakfast and start their day. +Mom took Sally to the post office. It was a sunny day. Sally was so excited! +Mom asked, "What are you going to mail, Sally?" +Sally shouted, "I'm going to mail my friend a treat!" +Mom smiled, "That's very nice of you. Let me help you address it." + +When they finished, Sally mailed the treat. She said goodbye to the postal clerk and skipped outside. On their way home, they stopped for a special treat. Sally picked a sour lollipop. She smiled and thanked her Mom. + +When they arrived home, Sally wrote a thank you card to her friend. Inside, she wrote all about the sour treat she had just eaten. + +Mom said, "You're such a thoughtful person Sally. I'm sure your friend will love the treat you mailed and your card!" +Sally was so happy! +Mia looked at the big drawer in her bedroom. She opened it and felt happy. She laughed and took out a toy airplane. Suddenly, Mia felt sad and cried. She had broken her favorite toy car. + +Mia's mom came upstairs and saw Mia crying. She asked, "What's wrong, Mia?" +Mia said, "My car broke." + +Mia's mom hugged her and said, "It's ok. I'm sorry it broke. Let's find some glue to fix it." + +Mia smiled and said, "Yes!" + +Mia's mom found some glue and the two of them worked to fix the broken car. When it was all done Mia felt happy again. She hugged her mom and thanked her. + +Mia put the fixed car back in the drawer. She couldn't stop smiling. She felt pleased with herself for fixing it. +George was very excited. It was a special event, and he was going to see it. His mom picked him up and they went together. + +When they got there, George was amazed. There were lots of things to do and see! He couldn't wait to explore. + +Suddenly, George heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw a big bird in the sky. It was scary! He watched as it flew above them. + +Then George said to his mom, "That bird is so cool! Can we go closer?" + +His mom nodded and said, "Yes, but we have to be careful." + +They admired the bird from a safer distance. When the bird flew away, George felt relieved. He was so glad he got to see it. + +The event was full of surprises. After a while, they were ready to go home. George felt happy and excited. They had a wonderful time! +Once upon a time there was a brave cow. He wanted to explore the world around him. One day, he decided to enter the river that was close by. The water was deep and the cow was scared, but he kept going. + +When he arrived at the middle of the river, he suddenly felt a wave of courage. He looked around and shouted, “Hi everyone! Who is around?†+ +Suddenly, a friendly turtle popped up from the water. She smiled at the cow and said,“I am! I’m here. It’s nice to meet you." + +The cow was so excited to meet a new friend that he forgot to be scared. They had a lot of fun together, swimming around the river and playing games. + +The brave cow and the friendly turtle decided to stay friends forever and they are still living in the river together today! +Once, there was a small dog named Joy. He was very happy, and always enjoyed playing in his backyard. +One day, a cat appeared in the yard and said, "Let's play together, Joy!" Joy's tail began to wag, and he happily agreed. +The cat had beautiful, soft fur that Joy wanted to touch. But when he reached out to give it a pat, he was shocked to find the fur was not soft like it looked. Instead, it was prickly. He let out a yelp of surprise. + +"No no Joy," the cat said. "My fur is prickly, so don't touch it." Joy looked embarrassed, but he nodded and stepped back. + +But then the cat started to walk away, and Joy insisted on coming with him. He followed the cat all the way to the edge of the yard, but the cat said no again. + +Joy looked so helpless, the cat had to give him one last pat on the head. "It's ok, Joy," the cat said. "But I have to go now. You have to stay here." + +Joy looked sad, but he nodded and said goodbye. He watched as the cat walked away, and then went back to playing in his yard. +One day, Scott and his mommy went on holiday. Everywhere they looked there were noisy people and happy children playing. Scott was excited. He wanted to display his skills. + +So he ran to the beach and started to jump around and clap. Everyone around him stopped to look. + +"Look what I can do!" he shouted. + +Scott's mommy smiled. "That's great, Scott. You are displaying your skills wonderfully. Everyone is watching you." + +Scott strutted around the beach, showing off more and more. He smiled and laughed, enjoying every second of the holiday. + +He was having the best time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Joanna. She was very happy and always loved to explore. One day, Joanna found an old box with lots of different objects inside. She shouted with joy, as she had found a bunch of beautiful items. + +The first item she picked up was a pipe. With a smile on her face, Joanna thought it could be used to make music. She picked up a few more things, but none of them seemed to match the pipe. + +At the very bottom of the box was a pretty bag. Inside it was a shiny blue piece that fit perfectly with the pipe. Joanna was very excited and started to clap her hands. + +“Look what I found, mummy!†exclaimed Joanna, holding the pipe and the shiny blue piece in her tiny hands. + +“What a perfect match,†said mummy, with a big smile on her face. + +From that day on, Joanna and her mummy made beautiful music with their matching pipe and blue piece. The whole family was happy and enjoyed the special music that Joanna had discovered. + +The End. +Once there was a lovely little girl named Mary. She was three years old. Every day she played with her favourite toy bear. She would hug it, talk to it, and twirl around with it in her backyard. + +One day, on a nice summer day, Mary saw the most wonderful thing. She saw something glittery in the sky and it looked like a shooting star! She jumped up and down with joy! + +Mary screamed "Mummy, Daddy, look at the 'tingly' star!" Mary's parents came outside to see what the commotion was. They looked up and saw the beautiful firework in the sky. + +Mummy said, "Oh look darling, it's a firework! That's so lovely." + +Mary smiled and said, "It's so 'cute'! I wish I could touch it." + +But daddy said kindly "No, sweetheart, the firework will burn your hands. We can watch it together instead. It'll look ever so lovely." + +And they watched the firework burn until it disappeared into the night sky. Mary clapped her hands in delight and gave her bear a great big hug. Then she skipped off inside to play. It was the best night ever! +Once upon a time there was a kitty called Timmy. He was a happy and playful kitty who liked to explore. He always stumbled into different adventures. + +Today, Timmy was in a garden. He stumbled upon a large paw. It was huge and looked really expensive. He tried to move the paw with his paws, but it was too heavy. + +Just then, Timmy heard a voice. "Hey, little kitty! What are you doing here?" + +Timmy looked around and saw an old lady. "I'm trying to move this heavy paw," he said. + +The old lady laughed. "Oh, okay. That paw is much too heavy for you. Here, I'll help you." + +The old lady moved the paw and Timmy thanked her. They played together in the garden for a while until it was time for Timmy to go home. He thanked the old lady again and said goodbye. + +Timmy stumbled his way back home, happy and content. He had had a great adventure that day! +JoJo was playing with his toys in his house when suddenly he heard a loud sound outside. He ran towards the window and looked outside. He saw a big, shiny helicopter in the sky. It was flying around in crazy circles and loops. JoJo was amazed and he admired how fast and high it was flying. + +"Wow! Look at that!" he shouted out in excitement. His mom was standing beside him and said, "Yes, JoJo, that is a helicopter. It's very cool, isn't it?" + +JoJo smiled, his face full of joy. He wanted to fly the helicopter so badly! + +"Can I go fly the helicopter, Mommy?" JoJo asked. + +His mom laughed and said, "No, JoJo, not now. It's too dangerous. But we can admire it from here." + +JoJo looked at the helicopter, still amazed at how crazy it was flying. He looked forward to the day when he could fly it himself. +One day, Peter was playing in the sun. He had no shade to keep him cool. Suddenly, he heard his mum calling his name. + +"Peter, come here! I have something for you," she said. + +Peter ran to his mum. She was holding a big umbrella. + +"Look! This will prevent you from getting too hot," said Peter's mum. + +Peter was so happy. He could play in the sun and be in the shade at the same time! + +"Thank you mum," he said. + +"You're welcome. Now, be careful," said his mum. "Don't get too close to that deaf old man over there." + +Peter nodded and ran back to the sun. Now, he could play and be in the shade, just like his mum wanted. He was safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a furry crocodile. He was measuring things with his long tail. One day, he was measuring a tree with his tail when a bunny hopped by. The rabbit asked, "Why are you measuring the tree?" +The crocodile smiled, "I am measuring the tree because it is part of my garden. I want my garden to look perfect!" + +The rabbit nodded and hopped away. Later, the crocodile was measuring the grass when he heard a tiny voice. He looked down and saw a teeny mouse. "What are you doing?" said the mouse. +The crocodile smiled, "I am measuring my garden. I want my garden to look perfect!" + +The mouse smiled and scurried away. After a while, the crocodile was almost done. He was so proud of how his garden looked with its perfect measurements. He smiled, his work was done. +John was very excited. He was going to the store with his mom. At the store there were lots of things. He saw people wearing nice clothes. He saw shoes, hats and purses. He saw some things he thought could make him look rich. + +John pointed at something and said, "Mommy, I want to wear that!" His mom smiled and said, "That's very nice, sweetheart, but it's too expensive." + +John nodded and looked around. Then he saw something very nice in the corner. He pointed at it and said, "Mommy, I want to wear that!" His mom said, "That's a much better choice. Let's buy it, sweetheart!" + +John was very happy. He had found something he wanted to wear and he looked rich! He ran around the store, wearing his new clothes and feeling very proud. +Once there was a wide river that ran through a field. A mommy duck and her baby duck were swimming in the river. The mommy duck was teaching her baby to hold his breath under the water. + +Suddenly, another mommy duck came into the river. She was much bigger than the first duck. She went right past the first mommy and baby duck and ignored them. The first mommy duck was confused. + +Mommy Duck: 'Why did the other mommy duck ignore us?' + +Baby Duck: 'I don't know.' + +The first mommy duck swam closer to get a better look at the other duck. She saw that her feathers were covered in oil. Suddenly, it all made sense. The mommy duck wanted to avoid getting oil on the other ducks in the river. + +Mommy Duck: 'Oh, I see. The other mommy duck was being careful not to make a mess in the river with the oil on her feathers.' + +The first mommy duck and the baby duck went back to holding their breath under the water. They were thankful that the other mommy duck had taken the time to consider them and ignore them. +John and his mother were walking. John saw something interesting up ahead. "Mom, what is that?" asked John. + +"That is called a tree. Come, let's go reach it!" said his mother. + +John ran ahead as fast as he could, not believing it was real. He got to the tree and reached up as his mother said. He felt the bark and it was rough and slightly wet. + +"Mom, mom! I reached it!" cried John in excitement. His mother laughed, "Good job! Now, do you promise to be careful?" + +John smiled and nodded. He felt proud that he could reach the tree. He even more proud when his mother smiled and gave him a hug. Now whenever he sees a tree, he remembers the promise he made and the interesting thing he reach. +Mommy looked at the plate. It was bad. +"All right, honey," Mommy said. "It's time to wash the plate now." + +The little boy smiled. He liked washing plates. He liked the sound of the water and the feeling of the foam on his hands. + +Mommy put the plate in the sink and turned the water on. It was cold. She added soap, and bubbles appeared. The little boy was excited. He reached his hands into the water and started washing the plate. + +Mommy watched him. She was proud of her little boy. +"See how shiny the plate is now?" she said. + +The little boy smiled. He nodded. The plate was clean and shiny. He was so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He had a toy aeroplane that he loved to play with. One day, he had an idea. He wanted to shoot his aeroplane into the sky. He asked his Mum if he could do it. + +Mum said, "Okay, but be careful." The little boy was so excited! He ran outside with his aeroplane, held it tight and threw it into the sky. + +Suddenly, the aeroplane zoomed off and flew so high that the little boy could not see it. He began to worry and started to cry. Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was the aeroplane! It said, "I'm sorry. I flew too far away. I'm coming back now." + +The little boy stopped crying and smiled. Sure enough, the aeroplane flew back to him. He was so happy! He thanked the aeroplane for coming back and gave it a big hug. + +From that day on, the little boy and the aeroplane were best friends. They spent lots of time together, flying around and having fun. +Once there was a girl named Kate. She was three years old. She had a jar. It was red with two yellow stars on it. + +One day, Kate saw a brilliant butterfly. It was yellow and blue. She wanted to catch it. She ran after it, but it flew away. + +Kate was sad, but then she had an idea. She got her jar and put it near the butterfly. She put some of her favorite treats inside it. + +The butterfly flew to the jar. It was very happy to find the treats. It flew in to get them. + +Kate quickly put the lid on. She had won! She was so proud of herself. + +"I won!" she said. "I caught the brilliant butterfly!" +One day, Josh was playing outside. He loved being outside! He wore his favourite jacket. It was blue and fuzzy. + +Josh was skipping around when he saw a very messy room. He thought it might be fun to go inside. He slowly walked in. When he stepped inside, he saw two small kittens playing with their toys. They were so cute! + +Josh said, "Hi kitties! What are you doing?" + +The kittens answered together, "Playing! Do you want to join us?" + +Josh smiled and said, "Yes, I'd love to!" + +So they all played together. They all skipped around the messy room, having so much fun. + +When it was time to go, Josh hugged the kittens and said goodbye. Then he put on his jacket and skipped away, feeling so happy and content. +Jill and Mom went to the store. Jill saw a tip and asked Mom what it was. Mom smiled and said it was a jolly tip. + +Jill asked, "What do you do with the tip?" + +Mom answered, "We use it to make the food taste good!" + +Jill asked, "How do you do that?" + +Mom showed Jill the squeeze bottle with the tip. She squeezed it and a sweet, jolly sauce came out onto the food. + +Jill was so excited and said, "It's so yummy! Can I have some?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Sure, here you go!" She gave Jill some of the jolly sauce. + +Jill was so happy and said, "Yum, the sauce made the food so yummy! Thanks, Mom!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ann. She wanted to read. + +Ann went to the library and saw lots of books and magazines. She asked the librarian, "Can I read?" + +The librarian said yes and told Ann to pick a book. Ann chose a book about lungs. + +Ann read the book and learned that lungs are like bellows: they bring air to our bodies. When lungs are healthy, they are clean. But when they are not healthy, they can be filthy. + +Ann learned a lot from the book. She thanked the librarian and said, "I'm glad I read it!" Then she went home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She had a cute little dog called Ben. Lucy loved Ben and loved to take him for walks in their neighbourhood. + +One day, they were walking together when a big, delicious smell surrounded them. It was coming from a bakery full of sweet cakes. Lucy couldn't help herself, she wanted to go in and try one. + +Lucy opened the door and her dog leapt in. She was embarrassed as all the shopkeepers looked at them, but she carried on in. She picked out the biggest and most delicious cake she could see, and asked for it. + +The shopkeeper looked down at Lucy's dog and said, "I'm sorry darling, I can't serve you. You need to take that dog outside." + +Lucy was very embarrassed but knew that they had to leave. She paid for the cake and thanked the shopkeeper, before she left with her dog. + +She and her dog continued walking and soon found a park. They both shared the delicious cake with a smile on their faces. +One day Bob and his chubby dog were walking in the park. Bob wanted to explore and have some fun. He saw a big red door, it wasn't closed properly. The door was making a loud noise that disturbed Bob and his dog. + +Bob looked around to see if anyone was around, but he didn't see anyone. So he pushed the door open a little bit. Bob yelled "Hello?", but there was no answer. He opened the door a little further and stepped in. + +Bob looked around and he saw that the room was empty. He was about to leave when he heard a voice. + +"Who's there?", said the voice. + +Bob was a bit scared, but he answered. "It's me, Bob and my chubby dog." + +The voice said "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you. Come on in, I'm making hot chocolate for us". + +Bob and his chubby dog were happy to have a nice cup of hot chocolate. +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny named Joey. Joey liked to play in the field, but one day an accident happened! Joey fell and hurt his paw. + +He cried because it hurt so much. His mommy heard him and came over to help. She found Joey and gave him a big hug. +"It's okay, Joey," she said. "I will make it all better." + +She brought out a bandage and told Joey it was to cover his paw and help it heal quickly. Joey nodded and allowed his Mommy to wrap the bandage around his paw. It felt so nice and cool on his skin. + +Once she was done, Joey felt much better. He hopped around and thanked his Mommy for taking care of him. + +Just then, a deaf bird flew by. It wasn't able to hear Joey thank his Mommy for the help. His Mommy saw the bird and smiled. + +"Come on, let's go see if the bird needs help," she said. Joey hopped along and they approached the bird. It was hurt and needed help. + +Joey looked up at his Mommy with excitement. She smiled and said, "I think we should allow this bird to heal too, don't you Joey?" He nodded and together, they took care of the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved sports. He would lie on the floor and pretend that he was in a stadium. He would make cheers and act as if the crowd was cheering for him. + +One day, his parents took him to the stadium to watch a real game. He was so excited! He cheered for his team and ran around, so excited to be there. + +When it was time to go home, the boy asked his parents when they would come back to the stadium. His mom smiled and said, "We will come back when a game is available." + +The boy smiled. He was so happy to know he would be able to come back to his favourite stadium again soon. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lily. Lily had an eye. It was a weird eye, it was green and sparkly. So people thought it was strange. + +Everyday Lily would go out and people would ask her why her eye was so weird. Lily didn't know what to say, she just smiled. + +One day in the park, Lily saw a big bird. She walked up to it and said, "Hi bird! Why do I have a weird eye?" + +The bird replied, "That's because you are special and unique! You are one of a kind and you should be proud of your weird eye." + +After that, Lily smiled even bigger and was no longer embarrassed of her weird eye. She was proud of being unique and different. +Once upon a time there was a princess who needed help. She was feeling very sad, so she decided to go for a walk in the forest to cheer up. + +As she was walking, she spotted something soft. It was a big, fluffy bunny! The princess smiled and said "Hi, bunny! Do you need a hug?" The bunny nodded. + +The princess gave the bunny a big, warm hug. The bunny smiled and hopped away. The princess felt a bit better. + +She kept walking until she spotted a tree with a hollow inside it. The princess noticed something soft was inside. She peered in and saw a little white kitten. + +The princess said softly, "Hello, little one. Do you need help?" The kitten mewed and the princess scooped her up. She held the kitten close and stroked her until the kitten purred. + +The princess smiled and said, "I think we both needed a hug today." With that, the princess and the kitten walked off together, feeling much happier. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Paul. He wanted to blow lots of bubbles. He went outside to get the bubbles but his mum said no. Paul was very frustrated. + +Paul asked his mum why he couldn’t blow bubbles. His mum said, “you need a bubble spray.†Paul was excited. He asked his mum where he could buy bubble spray. + +So Paul and his mum went to the shops to buy a bubble spray. Paul chose a bright pink one. He couldn’t wait to get home and blow bubbles. + +When Paul got home, he sprayed the bubble spray and lots of bubbles appeared. Paul had lots of fun playing with them. + +Suddenly, the bubble spray gave Paul a shock! Paul was surprised and very scared. He dropped the spray and ran away. His mum was very worried but she was also very frustrated. + +His mum told him that he should never spray something he doesn’t know about - and that he should always ask for help. Paul learnt his lesson and never sprayed something he didn’t know about again. +Little Jack was having so much fun at the festival. He ran and laughed around the colorful tents and games. His parents watched him with a smile, happy that he was having a good time. + +Suddenly, Jack heard a loud rumble. He trembled in fear, unsure of what was going on. He looked up at his father, who was watching the sky. + +"What's that noise Dad?" Jack asked, trembling. + +His dad knelt down and said with a calm voice,"It's okay, Jack. It's only thunder. It's funny to hear sometimes, but it's OK." + +Little Jack smiled and calmed down, understanding that the thunder was nothing to worry about. He went back to running around and enjoying the festival. +Mommy and Daddy took Sandy on a vacation. She was very excited. She opened the door of the car and stepped out. Everything was wet and sparkly. She smiled and asked, "Can we go on the beach?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, but first we have to find our hotel." + +They drove and drove until they finally stopped in front of a big building. Sandy opened the car door and ran inside. She saw an elevator. She opened the door and they all stepped in. They went up and up until they arrived at the top floor. Sandy opened the door and they were in their room. + +There were two beds and a window with a beautiful view. Sandy opened it and fresh, clean air came in. She laughed and said, "This is the best vacation ever!" +Daddy smiled and said, "Yes, it sure is!" + +Sandy ran around and explored their new home for the next few days. She was so excited and happy to be on vacation. +Jimmy was playing in his garden one sunny day. He saw a big hoop in the corner and wanted to play with it. He blinked in surprise! + +Jimmy: "What is this hoop," he asked. + +Mummy: "It's a fair hoop. That's a toy you can play with," she said with a smile. + +Jimmy was so excited that he jumped and ran to the hoop. He started to roll the hoop back and forth along the garden path. He started to laugh when the hoop went round and round! + +Jimmy was so happy. He blinked in delight as he continued to roll his hoop. He had so much fun that he forgot what time it was. + +Mummy came out after a while and found Jimmy happily hopping along the garden path. He had a big smile on his face. She smiled back and said, "Time to go inside now, Jimmy. You played with the hoop for a very long time!" +John and his mom were walking in the park. John was three years old and loved it when his mom took him on adventures. His mom was carrying some radishes that she had bought from the market. + +John looked at the radishes. "Mommy, why did you buy those?" he asked. + +"We're going to make a salad for dinner," his mom said. + +John smiled. He loved salad. As they continued walking, his mom told him a story about a small and modest radish who had a dream to break all records. + +John's face lit up. "Can a radish really do that?" he asked. + +His mom smiled. "If it's brave enough, and works hard enough, yes, it can," she said. + +John was inspired. He wanted to be brave enough to break records too. He smiled and continued walking with his mom, dreaming of the amazing things he could do. +One day, a little girl was walking in a warm park. She saw a big tiger and said "Wow!" She wanted to get closer, but the tiger was too big and scary. + +The girl's mom smiled and said, "Let's count the stripes on the tiger's back!" + +The girl began counting. One, two, three, four! She counted all the way to 10. The tiger was very beautiful! + +The girl smiled and said, "It looks warm and cozy!" + +With that, the girl and her mom went on their way. She never forgot her awesome experience with the striped tiger. +Once upon a time, there was a red lion who lived in a bright meadow. He loved to snack on sweet cream. One day, as the lion was walking past a crackling fire, he got a little too close. He could feel the heat on his fur and it scared him. He backed away quickly. + +Then, he heard a voice. It was coming from the fire! It said. "Don't be scared, little lion. I won't hurt you." The lion peeped his head closer and saw a little creature inside the fire. + +"Don't be afraid," it said. "I'm a fire sprite and I like to burn bright. I promise I won't burn you." + +The lion was nervous, but he trusted the fire sprite. They became friends and the fire sprite even shared some of his cream with the lion. From then on, the lion never was scared of fire again. +Once upon a time, there was a fox. He was bossy and liked to be in charge of things. + +One day the fox was walking through the forest. He was looking for something to eat. Suddenly, he heard a noise. He looked up and saw a rabbit. + +The fox said, "Where are you going?" + +The rabbit said, "I am going to the river to get a drink." + +The fox said, "Come with me. I know where to find food." + +The rabbit said, "No. I don't want to go with you." + +The fox said, "But I know where food is. Come with me." + +The rabbit finally said, "Ok. I will go with you." + +So the fox and the rabbit went together to find food. They found lots of delicious food and soon they were full. They were happy and the fox was happy that he was so bossy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was very shy and loved to learn new things. One day, Daisy wanted to learn more about the world around her. + +She decided to ask her mom, "What's a mystery?" Her mom smiled and said, "A mystery is something that has not been solved yet. It's like a game for your mind - a way to learn about new things." + +Daisy thought that was a great idea. She explored her backyard and looked for things to solve. She saw a few bugs and birds, but she couldn't figure out what they were or why they were doing what they were doing. + +Then one day, Daisy found a little box hidden underneath a rock in her backyard. She opened the box and inside she found a key and a note that said "find the door". Daisy was so excited and couldn't wait to find the door! + +She searched all around the yard but couldn't find it. She asked her mom for help, and her mom told her that the door was actually a secret doorway inside her house. Daisy followed her mom's instructions and used the key to open the door. + +Behind the door was an entire new world, full of new and exciting mysteries just waiting to be solved! She knew this was a great way to learn more about the world, and she was so excited to jump in and start exploring. +Once upon a time there was a curious little girl named Sally. She was three years old and loved to explore. + +One day she stumbled across an old coin while she was playing in the garden. She picked it up and looked at it closely. It was a shiny silver coin with a strange marking on it. + +Sally ran inside to show her mom the coin. "Mommy, look at this coin I found!" she said excitedly. Her mom smiled and said, "That's a very special coin Sally! Can you find something that matches the coin?" + +Sally was curious and looked around the house for something that could match the coin. Finally she found it, a pretty silver locket that she had seen her mom wear before. It had the same strange marking on it. + +Sally was delighted. She was very happy to have solved the mystery and match the coin with the locket. She couldn't wait to show her mom the matching coin and locket. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a fancy door. She loved it very much and she owned it all by herself. She would always open it and close it, she imagined it was like a magical doorway to an amazing world. + +One day the little girl came to her door and made a wish. She wished for a friend to come and play with her. She asked the door, "Will you help me make my wish come true?" + +Suddenly, the door started to rattle and shake. It opened up and to the little girl's surprise, there was a little bear standing before her. The bear smiled and said, "Hello there! I am here to be your friend." + +The little girl was overjoyed. The two of them spent the entire day playing together and having lots of fun. From then on, whenever the little girl wanted to, she could open her fancy door and her friend would be waiting for her. They owned the magical world together. +Lilly was so tired. She had been up all night helping her mommy hang the laundry. They had used the big, heavy iron to get the creases out of the sheets. + +Finally, when everything was finally ready, she and mommy hung the wash up on the clothesline. Lilly was proud that she had helped, but she was so tired, she could hardly stand up. + +"Mommy, I'm so tired," she said, her eyes drooping. + +Mommy gave her a big hug and said, "I know you are, sweetheart, but we're finished now. Let's go inside and get some rest." + +Lilly smiled, happy to know that their hard work was done and now she could take a nap. She went inside for a well-deserved rest and to get ready for her next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. Every day he would pick corn. He was very proud of his corn because it was very tasty. + +One day, he was picking his corn and he noticed something unusual. He saw something shiny! He came closer and saw that it was a special golden corn. + +He shouted, “Oh wow! What an unusual corn! I have to pick it!†+ +He carefully picked the golden corn and put it in his basket. He was so excited and couldn’t wait to taste it. + +When he got back home, his little daughter saw the corn. She exclaimed, “Wow, Daddy! What a special corn! Can I try it?†+ +The farmer smiled and said, “Sure, sweetie. Here you go.†+ +The little girl took a bite and smiled. She said, “It’s delicious! I love this unusual corn!†+Once upon a time, there were two little angels who loved to decorate. + +One day, they decided to decorate a tree in an ancient forest. The tree looked sad and lonely, so the angels wanted to make it shine. + +The first angel found some pretty flowers and wound them around the branches. + +The second angel said, “Let’s make it even better! I will find some special things to hang from the tree.†+ +The angel scurried off into the woods and found lots of things. When she came back, she hung sparkly stars, a shiny moon and a bright sun from the branches. + +The first angel looked at the tree and said,â€Wow! We did a great job. The tree looks so happy now!†+ +The second angel nodded with a smile, “Yes, I think we should do this again soon.†+ +The two little angels hugged each other and skipped off home, happy with the work they had done. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. Lucy had a big grin and a sparkly dress. She wanted to learn to ride the bike. + +So, Lucy asked her daddy to borrow his bike. But Daddy said, "No, you're too little. You have to learn how to balance first." + +Lucy became frustrated and she said, "Can't you teach me?" But Daddy shook his head and said, "No, you have to learn on your own." + +So Lucy went to her friend, James. + +She said, "James, can I borrow your bike?" + +James said, "It's kind of dirty. It's filthy." + +Lucy frowned. She said, "That's ok. Just give it to me!" + +So James gave Lucy the bike. He said, "Be careful! Don't fall!" + +And that's how Lucy learned to ride a bike. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very gifted and worked very hard. One day, she was looking through her closet and found a fancy vest. The vest was very special and there were sparkles all over it. She showed it to her mom and said, "Mommy, look what I found!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That is a very special vest. Let's go and put it on you so you can show it off." + +The little girl put on the vest and she sparkled in the sun. She looked so cute in it. + +Everyone was so impressed with how hard the little girl had worked and how gifted she was. Her mom said, "You look so pretty in that vest! I am so proud of you for all of your hard work." + +The little girl was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! I'm so happy I found this vest in my closet!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to explore. Each day she would find a new place to go and explore. One day, she decided to explore the street near her house. + +As she started walking down the street, she saw an old and hidden alley. She went to take a closer look and noticed that there was a small rock in the middle of the alley. + +Curious, she bent down to take a closer look. When she picked it up, she was surprised to see that it was a golden coin. She looked down the alley to see if anyone was around, but no one was there. + +Excited, the little girl ran back to her house. When she got there she quickly ran to her mom and showed her the coin. + +"Mom, look what I found in the alley," she said happily. + +Her mom smiled and said, "It looks like you found some money! I bet someone must have dropped it and forgot about it. Do you want to pay it forward and put it back in the alley for someone else to find?" + +The little girl thought about it for a moment and then smiled. She nodded and said, "Yes, I want to pay it forward". + +So the little girl put the coin back in the alley and ran back home, feeling happy that she was able to pay it forward. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to play in her backyard. One day, she noticed a coal near the tree. She was very excited and picked it up immediately. + +The girl looked at the coal and thought, "What can I do with this?" + +Suddenly, she had an idea. She found a bowl, some water and a spoon, then she put the coal in the bowl and added some water. + +The girl smiled and said, "Let's try this out!" + +She stirred the mixture with enthusiasm, and suddenly a bubble popped! She was amazed and decided to make more bubbles. She stirred longer and the bowl was full of bubbles! + +The girl exclaimed, "This is so fun!" and let out a big laugh. She loved the bubbly coal and played with it every day until it was gone. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jenny. One day, Jenny was playing with her doll outside when she saw something sparkly. She ran to the sparkly thing and it was a pattern! It was so pretty with swirls in blues, pinks and purples. + +Jenny gave it a big hug and raced off. As she ran, she slipped on a slippery patch of grass. She fell and the pattern flew out of her hands. It flew far away, down a deep hole! + +“Oh no!†Jenny said loudly. She was so sad. + +Just then, a little bunny hopped up to her. + +"Hey little girl, what's wrong?" asked the bunny. + +Jenny said, “I lost my pretty pattern down a deep hole.†+ +The bunny said, "That's ok! I can go get it for you. Wait here, I'll be back soon." + +Jenny waited patiently and soon enough the bunny hopped back with the pattern. Jenny thanked the bunny and hugged it tight. She put the pattern in her pocket and skipped home with a smile on her face. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a mighty nation. It was filled with happy people and they did many fun things together. + +One day, a young girl named Susan decided to pinch her friend Sam. She thought it would be really funny to do. + +"Ow!" yelled Sam. "That really pinched!" + +"I'm sorry," said Susan. She really meant it and felt bad. + +Sam forgave Susan and they continued to play together. Susan promised to never pinch her friends again. + +The people of the mighty nation were very proud that Susan had learned her lesson. They reminded everyone in the nation about the importance of being kind to each other no matter what. + +This story was a reminder to everyone in the mighty nation that it is important to be kind to each other. The people of the nation lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sara. She was only three years old. One day she wanted to play with her friends but it was raining outside. So, her dad suggested a different game for her. He said, "Let's play pretend! You can be a hunter." + +Sara thought this was a great idea. She nodded her head and ran to get her toy gun. She pointed it up in the air and shouted, "I'm ready!" + +Her dad smiled and said, "Today you are hunting for cows. You have to try to find a wide, dirty cow and shoot it." + +"Okay," Sara said, and ran out of the backyard to look for cows. She pointed her gun and ran around the neighborhood, shouting, "Boom! Boom! I'm shooting cows!" Finally, she spotted a wide, dirty cow in her neighbor's yard. + +She pointed her gun at it, and said, "Gotcha!" She pulled the trigger and the gun went off, making a loud noise. + +The wide, dirty cow ran away, and Sara laughed and called out, "I shot it!" + +Her dad was very proud of her. He said, "Good job, Sara!" And gave her a big hug. + +Sara was very happy that she got to shoot her first cow. She smiled, feeling proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a princess! She lived in a castle with a large door at the end of a long hallway. Whenever the princess wanted to go outside and explore, she had to unlock the door using a special word. + +One day, the princess decided to find out what the secret word was. She asked her mom, but her mom just shook her head and said, "It's a secret". So the princess decided to ask her dad. + +Dad said, "Let me tell you a story first." The princess curled up on her dad's lap and listened. "Once upon a time, there was a delicate word that opened the door to adventure. Can you guess what it might be?" + +The princess thought and thought, but she couldn't figure out the answer. Then her dad leaned in close and whispered the word in her ear. "Unlock," he said with a smile. + +Now the princess had the key to unlocking the door! Whenever she wanted to go explore, she could unlock the door with the special word. Without her dad's help, the princess never would have been able to unlock the door and explore the world outside the castle walls. +Once upon a time there was a little girl and a little boy playing in the park. The girl wanted to play with her ball, but the boy wanted to play tag. They both wanted to do something different and started to disagree. + +The little girl said: "I don't like tag. Let's play with my ball!" + +But the little boy said: "No! I want us to play tag!" + +The girl was getting frustrated and had an idea. She said: "Let's do something we both want to do. Let's go and get some milk! It's yummy." + +The boy smiled and agreed. They both ran to the grocery store and picked up some milk. When they opened it they were both disgusted. The milk had gone bad and smelled terrible. + +The boy and the girl disagreed again. The girl said: "Eww, put the milk back! This milk is disgusting!" +The boy agreed and put the milk back. + +They decided to play tag with the ball instead. They both laughed and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time there was a popular monkey. He loved eating bananas. Every day he went to the jungle and collected heaps of them. + +He ate them all the way up to the tall trees and even gave one to a friendly bird flying by. + +The more bananas he ate, the hungrier he became. So he started to collect more and more each day. Pretty soon, he had collected so many that his pile started to increase. + +One day he asked the bird, "Why is my pile increasing so much?". + +The bird replied, "Because every day you are eating so many bananas that the pile is growing bigger and bigger." + +The monkey laughed and started eating even more bananas. He was very happy and never went hungry again! +Once upon a time there was a kind robot. Its job was to help people. One day a little boy named Elliot came to visit the robot. He wanted to fix his rocket. +"Can you help me please?" he asked the robot. +The robot answered, "Yes, of course! I can repair it for you." +The robot looked at the rocket carefully and tried to find the problem. It had some broken parts and needed to be fixed. + +"I can fix it for you," said the robot. "But it will take some time. Is that okay?" +"Yes, that's fine," said Elliot happily. + +The robot worked hard and it took a long time to repair the rocket. Elliot watched carefully while the robot fixed each part. Finally, the robot was done. + +The robot said, "Now it's all ready! Your rocket looks better than before." +Elliot smiled. "Let's go! Thank you for making it available again!" +The robot smiled back and wished Elliot a good trip. Elliot thanked the robot and flew away in his repaired rocket. +Once there was a little girl named Penny who lived in a gloomy house. She wanted to explore the world outside, but the door was always locked. + +One day, Penny felt curious, so she looked around her house to find something to unlock the door. She searched high and low until she finally found the key. + +Penny excitedly ran to the door, put the key in the lock and clicked it open. As the door opened, a ray of sunshine and fresh air filled the room. Penny smiled and said, "Yay! I can explore now!" + +Penny stepped outside and looked around. She hopped, skipped and jumped through the grass and collected a bunch of pretty flowers. + +Penny was having so much fun that she suddenly heard a tinkling sound. She followed it until she saw a shiny penny on the ground. She smiled and thought, "What luck!" + +The sun was setting and Penny went back inside her gloomy house. She tucked the penny in her pocket and thought about all of the wonderful things she did that day. + +Suddenly, Penny felt happy and excited to explore the world outside again, but not without the key. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Sam. He was always playing games and running around. One day, he saw a secret in the garden. He ran to get it and immediately knew it was something special. He couldn't figure out what it was, but it made him excited. + +He showed it to his mom and asked; "What's this?" His mom knew it was a secret. She told Sam it was a box but that he couldn't open it right away. Sam was very curious, so he asked; "Why not?" His mom said; "It's a surprise! You have to wait until tomorrow to open it." + +The next day, Sam opened the box and found a new toy! It was so cool. He named it Crazy. He ran around the garden, playing and having fun with his new toy. + +But as time went on, Sam started to miss Crazy. He wanted to play with it all the time. Every night he would look at the box with the secret and wonder what was inside. He never did know what the secret was, but he still enjoyed playing with Crazy. +Once there was a fluffy bunny, who lived in the woods with his family. Every day he would go out to explore the woods, but today he notice something funny. He heard a noise coming from behind a big tree, so he peeked around and was surprised to find a bear! + +"Hello, little bunny," said the bear. The bunny was a bit scared but he decided to be brave and say hello back. + +The bear had a huge brown fur that was very soft and bright. The bunny couldn't resist giving it a stroke, and the bear just closed his eyes and smiled. + +Then something terrible happened. Suddenly all the other animals in the woods started running, and the bunny heard a loud roar from the sky. + +"Oh no! It's a storm! We have to go!†the bear said, and he rushed the bunny back to his family's burrow. The bunny was very glad he had made such a great friend. He said good bye and then they all huddled inside and waited until the storm passed. +Once upon a time there was a very small animal. It was an acorn. The acorn was very ugly and people didn't like him. But one day, he meets a special person. This person could heal. + +The person asked the acorn, "What's wrong little acorn? Why are you so unhappy?" + +The acorn replied, "I'm so ugly, nobody likes me!" + +The special person smiled. "I think you're very special just the way you are. I can help you feel better if you let me!" + +The acorn agreed and the person put their hands on the acorn's head. A warm tingly feeling spread throughout his body and soon he felt better. The acorn was healed! + +From then on, the acorn was happy and kind to everyone he met. He knew he was special and would never give up! +One day, there was a boy called Timmy. He was playing in the park. He saw something shiny and he ran over to see. It was a gold coin! He picked it up and it looked sweet. + +Timmy was so excited. He said, "I found a gold coin!" + +Just then, another boy came over. His name was Peter and he saw the coin too. He said, "That looks like mine!" + +Timmy thought about it for a bit and said, "Okay, you can have it." + +But as he gave it to Peter, the coin slipped from his fingertips and fell to the ground. + +"Oh no!" they both shouted. + +But then they saw a rainbow in the sky. They looked and saw three more gold coins fall from the sky! + +Timmy and Peter were so happy and they ran to pick them up. They were sweet and even shinier than the first one! + +The boys jumped up and down with excitement. They had four gold coins to share! + +They held hands and smiled at each other. Today was a great day at the park! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Ted and Tim. They were both small, but Ted was the smaller of the two. One day, Ted and Tim went to the beach. + +Ted saw something interesting and shouted, "Look, Tim! It's a shell!" Ted picked it up and shook it gently. + +Tim smiled and said, "That's so cool! I wonder what's inside?" + +Ted carefully opened the shell and inside was a tiny crab! Both Ted and Tim were very happy to see it. +"Can I have a turn to hold it?" asked Tim. + +Ted smiled and said, "Yes, sure, here you can hold it." + +So Tim carefully took the small crab in his hands and held it close. They both laughed and watched as the small crab started to scuttle away back home. + +The friends laughed and waved goodbye to the little crab. They both enjoyed the day at the beach, with a very small but special new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce little worm. He lived in the garden and liked digging around in the dirt. One day he found a nice juicy strawberry and was about to eat it when an angry bee buzzed by and slapped the worm away. Startled, the worm scurried away back to his safe spot in the dirt. + +Just then, a little girl who looked to be about three years old, came into the garden. She saw the worm, smiled, and said, "Hello, little worm. Want to play?" + +The worm blinked in surprise and nodded. He had never seen or talked to humans before. Together they played until the sun went down. + +At the end of the day, the girl gave the worm a hug and said, "You're a fierce friend. Come back soon!" + +And so the worm and the little girl became friends and the worm came back to the garden every day. They both were very happy. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill, who played in the park together every day. They never had a bad time when they were together, until one day they argued. + +Jack and Jill squabbled over who started the game. Jill said it was Jack, while Jack said it was not him. Their quarrel got louder and louder until they were shouting. + +"You're wrong!" yelled Jack. + +"No, you are!" shouted Jill. + +Then they both heard someone yelling at them. It was grandma. + +"That's enough!" she said. "You should not quarrel like this. Now, sit on the ground and rest." + +Jack and Jill were very sleepy from the quarrel, so they did as grandma said. They sat down on the ground and started to calm down. + +After a few minutes of silence, grandma spoke again. + +"Now, don't let this quarrel ruin your friendship," she said. "Let's go and play something else." + +Jack and Jill smiled at each other and soon they were running off to play again. They had learned their lesson and never quarreled again. +Sam was a popular boy and he loved his town. Every day he saw the big sign and waved at it. One day, he noticed something different. The sign was struck by lightning! + +Sam went to tell his parents the news. They were excited and said “Let’s go and see!†So the family went to the sign. Everyone was amazed by the bright flash and the smoke. + +They decided to repair the sign. Weeks of hard work went by and finally it was finished. They put up a fresh, new sign and it looked even brighter than before. + +The next week, the town had a parade. Sam walked proudly in front of the sign. Everyone was happy to see it looking great. From then on it was a popular spot! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jill. She was so excited to explore the jungle. She asked her parents if she could go and they said yes. + +Jill adventure to the jungle and she saw a lot of animals. But she was a bit scared. She saw a tall tree and thought that it was a good spot for her to sit. + +She climbed up the tree and sat down. Then she saw a tiger below. She got a bit scared but remembered that Tigers don't usually like people. + +Jill: "Hello, Mr. Tiger. How are you today?" + +Tiger: "I'm doing well, thank you. Do you need help?" + +Jill: "Yes, I'm trying to get to the other side of the jungle, but it looks difficult. Can you help me?" + +The tiger smiled. He told her where to go and even showed her a shortcut. Jill thanked the tiger and set off. She saw lots of animals on the way and eventually made it to the other side. + +Jill was so excited, she had a great adventure. She learned that the jungle might be difficult, but with a little help, she could get through it. +One day, Sally and her Grandma were sitting outside in their garden. Grandma suggested that they draw a symbol, something special and creative. Sally thought it was a great idea, so she got her crayons out of her box and started to draw. Grandma said, "That looks great, Sally! I like how creative you are". + +Sally smiled and continued to draw. She made a sun with happy smiley faces and a big orange colour. Grandma said, "That's perfect! Now when I look at this symbol, I will think of you and the wonderful day we shared together!" Sally was so happy and added a few more creative touches to it. + +When they were done, Sally and Grandma sat together and looked at the symbol. Grandma said, "Whenever you're feeling sad and lonely, just remember this symbol and think about our time together in the garden". Sally hugged her Grandma and said, "I will never forget it". +Once upon a time, there was a little goat who did not want to do what other goats did. She refused to eat the same food as them and always seemed to be sad. The other goats wondered why she was so different, but they were kind and never made her feel bad. + +One day, the little goat decided to speak up. She said to the other goats, "I don't want to be like you. I want to do something different and be my own goat!" + +The other goats were surprised and did not know what to make of it. One goat, who was particularly curious, asked, "What kind of goat will you be?" + +The goat thought for a moment and replied, "I won't be a normal goat. I'll be me!" She smiled and ran off to find her own way. + +The other goats watched as the little goat explored and followed her own path. They were amazed to see how happy she was and soon began to see that being different was okay and that being normal was not the only way. + +From that day forward, all of the goats were able to express themselves and could be their own goat. The little goat taught them that being different is something wonderful and that there is more than one way to be a goat. +Once upon a time there was a boy named James. He was very small and only three years old. One day he decided to explore the house. He saw a big curtain in the corner of the room. It had bright colors and looked like fun. + +James stepped closer and reached out to touch it. Suddenly, he heard a loud boom! + +James was scared. He wanted to run away, but something made him stay. It was a voice. + +"Come to me,†said the voice. “I am behind the curtain." + +James hesitated. He was afraid the voice might be dangerous. + +But then he remembered he was brave and brave people weren't afraid of dangerous things. He stepped closer to the curtain and cautiously peeked behind it. + +He saw an old man with a kind smile. He was wearing a robe and had a walking stick. + +"I am an old friend," said the man. "Would you like to come with me and explore?" + +James smiled. He knew he was safe and said, "Yes!" They explored together for the rest of the day. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and very curious. Every morning Jack woke up, he wanted to go outside to explore. + +One morning was especially foggy, but Jack wanted to explore anyways. He asked his mom, "Can I go out and explore?" His mom said, "No sweetie, it's too foggy. You can't see anything out there." + +Jack was disappointed, so he asked, "What can I do?" + +His mom smiled and said, "I know! You can replace the fog with something else. Make something fun you can play with." + +So Jack thought really hard and made an adorable little puppet. It was made from a sock, some yarn, and buttons for eyes. Jack was so proud of his new puppet. + +He took it to show his mom and said, "Look mommy! I replaced the fog with this!" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's great! You did a very good job." + +Jack smiled and said, "Thanks mom! I'm going to have lots of fun playing with my puppet." + +And that's what Jack did. He had lots of fun playing with his puppet and exploring the world around him. +Once upon a time, an old man had a very useful jump rope. He wanted his friend, a 3 year old girl, to use the jump rope too, so he ran to go get it. He came back and said, “Here it is! You can use it now.†+ +The girl looked at the jump rope and smiled. She said, “Thank you! I can use it!†+ +She started to jump, then jump higher and higher. The old man clapped and said, “Wow! You’re getting so good at jumping!†+ +The girl was so happy, she kept jumping and jumping. She jumped until she was so tired she couldn’t jump anymore. Then she thanked the old man for the jump rope. He smiled and said, “You’re very welcome. It was always my pleasure to watch you jump.†+Once there was a pretty bird called Lucy. She was a special bird because she had velvet feathers. Everywhere she went, people remarked on how pretty she was. + +One day, Lucy was flying around when she saw a sad looking dog. He was sitting all alone, looking sad. + +"Hi there," said Lucy. "Why are you so sad?" + +The dog looked up. "I need a friend," he replied. + +Lucy smiled. She knew she could help. + +"Let me introduce you to my friends," said Lucy. + +The dog followed her to meet her friends. As soon as they saw him, they welcomed him with open wings. + +The dog and Lucy's friends played together in the sunshine. Lucy was happy that she had helped the dog find something he needed. From then on, the dog and Lucy's friends were the best of friends. +One day, a little girl went to the park with her mom. It was a sunny day, and the park was full of life and colour. + +The girl saw an insect crawling on the ground and she pointed at it. "Look mom, an insect!" she said. + +Mom smiled and nodded. "Let's go closer," she said. + +They walked over to the insect, and the girl noticed a small cup nearby. She picked it up and carefully poured some water into it. + +The insect seemed very happy, and it immediately crawled into the cup. + +Mom said, "That was kind of you, sweetheart. Now the insect is feeling comfortable." + +The little girl smiled and she and her mom watched the insect enjoy its new home until they had to leave the park. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a little one. The mom was cleaning the house and asked the little one to help. She gave him a tray and said, "Let's put the clean things on the tray." The little one smiled and started working. + +After a while the mom and little one had a discussion. The mom asked the little one, "What do you want to do next?" The little one answered, "I want to put the clean things on the tray." The mom smiled and said, "Yes, that's a great idea. Let's do it." + +So the mom and the little one worked together to put the clean things on the tray. When they were finished, the tray was full of clean things. The mom said to the little one, "Well done! We did a great job!" The little one was very proud and beamed with happiness. +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to be a space explorer. He knew that he needed to be successful if he wanted to reach his dream. But he didn't know where to start. + +One day he asked his mom: "Mom, can I go to space?" + +"No sweetheart", she said, "You have to do something special to become a space explorer". + +The boy thought and thought, until he got an idea. + +"Mom, I have an idea", he said, + +"What is it?" she asked. + +The boy answered "I'm going to taste all the things in my house!" + +His mom was a bit confused. She asked "What do you mean?" + +The boy said "I'm going to taste the furniture, the books, the flowers, everything! I'll be the first space explorer to ever taste the whole world!" + +The boy kept tasting and tasting. One day, he tasted something that was so sweet, he knew he was going to be successful. It was the taste of success. He had finally found his way to space! +Once upon a time there was a sweet little girl. She was so adorable, with her big blue eyes and golden curls. + +Every morning she would ask her mommy to help her get dressed. She loved to pick out her own clothes, and dress up in fancy dresses and pretty ribbons. + +One day, the little girl found a new dress in her closet. It was pink and sparkly! She quickly asked her mom if she could wear it. + +"Oh yes," her mom said, "that dress looks so adorable on you." + +The little girl smiled as she twirled around in her new dress. She felt like a princess! She thanked her mom, spun around one more time, then went off to show her friends. +Once upon a time there was a large dog. His name was Max. + +Max loved to go out for a walk each morning. One day, he decided to start running. He ran so fast that his legs could not keep up with him, and he started to fall. + +Max couldn't get up, so he cried for help. His owner heard him and came running. + +"Max, what happened?" asked his owner. + +Max replied, "I started running and then I fell." + +His owner smiled and said, "Well, it looks like you need practice to get better at running. Come on, let's go practicing now." + +Max was eager to learn, and they started running together. Every day they practiced and soon Max was running large distances! +Once upon a time, there was a big farm with animals and people living happily together. One day a man had a great idea. He wanted to build a fence around the farm so that the animals could stay safe. He went to the animals and asked for help. + +"Who wants to help me build a fence for our farm?" he called out. + +A sheep stepped forward. "I do!", he said proudly. + +Then a cow, a pig and a horse stepped forward. + +The man beamed. "Great! Let's get started." + +So the man, the sheep, the cow, the pig, and the horse all worked together and the fence was soon finished. The man was very proud and he patted each of the animals on the back. + +"Thank you for helping me build this fence. Now our farm will be safe." +Once upon a time there was a boy who was very upset. He had lost something very special to him. + +The boy asked all of his friends, but none of them had seen it. He even looked in all of his toy boxes, but it was not there. + +He asked his mom for help. She said, "Let's look in the fireplace. Something could have fallen in there." + +The boy and his mom went to the fireplace and looked inside. Sure enough, the boy saw his lost toy. He was so grateful! + +The boy gave his mom a big hug. "Thank you so much," he said. + +His mom smiled and said, "It's okay. That's what moms are for." +Once upon a time there two were best friends named Jay and Molly. They were always together and liked to play. + +One day, Molly said to Jay, “Let’s go to the park!†but Jay said no. + +“Please,†Molly begged. “Let’s go!†+ +Jay thought for a moment and smiled. He said â€��Ok. Let’s go!†+ +Molly was so happy that she ran to the park with Jay. They ran and ran until they reached the park, which was perfect and sunny. + +They played many fun games and then had a snack. Molly said “This is so yummy, it's like having a party in my mouth!†+ +Jay laughed and said “I am so glad we came to the park. This was the perfect idea!†+ +Molly smiled and said “Let's come back here again soon.†Jay agreed and they both ran off home, eager to come back to the park. +One day, Daisy wanted to explore the world. She was an independent 3 year old, and she wanted to see something special. Her mom told her to take a nap, but Daisy had other plans. + +"I want to go to space," Daisy said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Daisy, that's not possible. But you can pretend instead." + +Daisy thought about it and said, "Ok, I'll pretend." + +So together, Daisy and her mom started to adventure in her room. They made a spaceship out of Daisy's toy blocks, and Daisy pretended she was flying it to space. She used her imagination to explore the galaxies, discovering new worlds and meeting new creatures. + +"Look, mom!" Daisy exclaimed. "I'm in outer space!" + +Daisy's mom smiled and said, "Yes, now you can be independent and explore on your own!" + +Daisy was so excited and started to fly her spaceship farther and farther away. She was determined to explore the entire universe. + +And so Daisy's journey in space began! +One day, there was a chubby little girl named Emma. She owned a board and every day she would go out and ride it in her backyard. + +One day Emma had an idea. She wanted to go on an adventure! She ran over to her mom and said,"Mommy! I want to go on an adventure!" + +Her mom looked at her and said,"Well, sweetie, where do you want to go?" Emma thought for a minute and then said,"I want to go to the park!" + +So, Emma grabbed her board and off she went on her adventure! As she rode her board she saw so many exciting things. When she arrived to the park, she saw many other children playing and having fun. + +This made Emma so happy, she just wanted to join in and play! She made many new friends and had so much fun. From that day on, Emma would go on many more adventures with her board and always had a great time! +Once upon a time there was a little bunny called Sarah who loved playing in the warm sunshine. + +One day when she was hopping around, Sarah heard a voice tell her, “Come join us!â€. She looked around and saw a group of birds. They were chirping happily and hopping around on the grass. + +Sarah hopped over to the birds, but she was scared and shy. One of the birds encouraged her to come closer and said, “Don’t be scared. We won’t bite!â€. +Sarah was filled with courage after hearing the bird's kind words. She started to join in the fun with the birds. + +The birds showed Sarah all of their games in the mild sunshine. They played tag and hide-and-seek. Sarah had so much fun! The birds sang songs, and Sarah tried to join in. + +At the end of the day, the birds said goodbye to Sarah and said “Come back tomorrow! We want to play with you againâ€. Sarah smiled and waved as she watched the birds fly away into the evening sunshine. +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl who loved making things. She was very creative and always found new ways to use the things around her. + +One day, the girl was playing by herself when the sky started to get dark. She was a bit scared but decided to keep playing. Suddenly, a bright light filled the sky and everything else seemed to disappear. + +The girl became worried. She thought she might also disappear too! “What’s happening?†she cried out. + +Then she heard a voice. “Don’t worry,†it said. “It’s just a storm. Everything will be alright.†+ +The girl sighed in relief. Sure enough, after the storm passed, everything came back to life. She was happy and relieved to be safe. + +From then on, whenever the skies became dark, the girl would remember the storm and feel creative. She was no longer scared of the dark; instead she felt brave and part of something special. +Once there was a small rabbit. His name was Fluffles. Fluffles loved to jump and play in the sunshine. One day, Fluffles hopped across a big meadow. The meadow was filled with tall grass and wild flowers. + +Fluffles stopped when he noticed something strange. His fur was shaking! Fluffles was so troubled. He didn't understand why his fur was shaking. He just stood there, shaking away. + +Suddenly, a big wolf jumped out! Fluffles was so scared! + +Fluffles asked the wolf, "Why is my fur shaking?" + +The wolf shook its head and said, "Don't be scared little one. Your fur is shaking because you are shaking with fear!" + +Fluffles was so relieved. After the wolf left, Fluffles was no longer troubled. He was happy to just jump and play in the sunshine! +The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Little Andrew was playing outside in his garden. He was very excited because he had seen a hive. He had never seen a hive before! + +He ran up to it and tried to peek inside. Just then, the hive began to buzz. A bee popped out and looked at Andrew with big eyes. + +Andrew: "Hello, bee!" + +The bee just buzzed. + +Andrew: "What are you doing in the hive?" + +The bee buzzed happily and flew around Andrew's head. It seemed like it was trying to tell him something! + +Andrew: "Are you singing?" + +The bee nodded, then flew back into the hive. Andrew smiled. "You are so happy and impatient!" he said. + +He watched the bee fly around the hive, singing with its friends. They were joyful, and Andrew couldn't help but smile. He had never seen anything like it before. +One day, a daddy and his daughter were walking in the park. + +The daughter was 3 years old. + +They came across an elderly woman. She looked happy to see them. + +Daddy said to his daughter, "Let's show this lady some respect." + +The daughter smiled and said 'Hello'. + +The elderly woman said, "It's so lovely to meet you. What's your name?" + +The daughter said, "My name is Emily." + +The elderly woman said, "That's a very nice name. You're a lucky daddy to have such a lovely daughter." + +Daddy smiled and said, "Yes, I am a lucky man indeed." + +The elderly woman said, "Take care now and enjoy your time together." + +The daddy and daughter said goodbye and continued on their walk. +Once there was a wealthy girl named Grace. Grace's mom had a great idea. She suggested that Grace rub her foot. Grace and her mom laughed. + +Grace took her mom's idea and began to rub her foot. It felt so nice and warm. The warmth spread up her leg and all the way to her head. + +"This feels amazing," said Grace. + +The rubbing felt so good that Grace quickly found a spot on the sofa and continued rubbing. Eventually, she was fast asleep. + +Grace's mom smiled happily at her daughter. That was a great idea! +Danny was excited.It was his birthday, and he knew he was getting a special present. His mom had been talking about it for days. + +Mommy let him open his gift. Inside the big box was a shiny new computer. Danny could not believe it. + +"Mommy, it's so cool! How did you deliver it here?" he asked. + +His mom smiled. "I was patient and waited until it was ready," she explained. + +Danny pulled out the computer and hugged it. He couldn't wait to get started playing with it. He was so happy. + +"Thank you, Mommy!" Danny said with a big smile. + +"You're welcome," Mommy said. "I hope you enjoy your new computer." + +Danny was sure he would. He couldn't wait to start exploring the amazing world of computers! +Once upon a time there was a bull. He was a strong and brave animal. He ate grass and rested in the shade of the trees with his friends. + +One day as he was resting, he saw a small child walking beside him. The child was lost and had been walking for a long time. The bull felt so compassionate for the child that he stopped and said, “Do not fear, child. I will help you find your way home.†+ +The child was so happy, the tears started to dry. He said, “Thank you, kind bull. Will you please take me home?†+ +The bull smiled and said, “Yes, little one. Hop on my back and I will take you safely home.†+ +So, the bull walked slowly and carefully as the child held on to his fur. Eventually they reached the child's home and the bull said goodbye. The child thanked the bull and ran to the arms of his parents. + +The bull smiled, feeling content, and went back to his resting place in the shade of the trees. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. On the boat lived two naughty kids named Sam and Lucy. Sam and Lucy were very excited because they were going to the beach. + +On the boat, Sam and Lucy were having a lot of fun. They were singing, laughing and playing with their toys. Suddenly, Sam had an idea. He said to Lucia, "Let's pretend to be pirates and search for buried treasure! We need to be brave and strong." + +Lucy didn't believe it was a good idea. But Sam said, "Don't worry, if we get in trouble, the boat will save us." Lucy thought about it and finally agreed. So, they set sail in search of treasure. + +They sailed for hours, but when they saw a large island, Sam said, "That's it! That must be the island where the treasure is buried." + +Lucy didn't believe him and said, "Are you sure? How do you know?" + +Sam smiled and said, "I just have a feeling!" And so they sailed towards the large island and found the treasure. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was 3 years old. She was a very clever girl and often found different things to do. + +One day, she was walking in the park with her mom. The sun was shining brightly and birds were singing in the trees. Suddenly, the little girl saw something shining on the ground. She quickly ran over to it. It was a delicate folder. + +The little girl thought it must be someone's special folder. She wanted to follow it and find out who it belonged to. + +The little girl's mom said, "Let's take it home and you can show it to your daddy. He is very clever and can help us find out whose folder it is." + +So the little girl followed her mom home and proudly showed the folder to her daddy. He took a look at it, and said, "Oh wow! This is a very special folder. We need to find out who it belongs to and get it back to them right away." + +The little girl was so excited and happy. She knew she was a part of a very special mission. + +The next day she and her mom followed the folder back to the park and they saw a little old lady looking around in the grass. The little girl and her mom went up to the old lady and asked if it was her folder. + +The old lady said, "Yes, it is! Thank +Once upon a time, there was a little frog. The frog was so small that it could sit on the tip of your finger! One day, the frog wanted to explore the world, so he scattered away from home. He got to see so many new things as he hopped around! + +As the frog went from place to place, he ran out of food. He was very hungry and started to feel a bit spoiled. + +Suddenly, he saw a kind man passing by. + +"Please, kind sir, could you help me?" asked the frog. + +The kind man smiled and said, "Of course, little frog. I can give you some food if you are hungry." + +The frog thanked the kind man and hopped away from the area, feeling much less spoiled. He couldn't wait to tell his friends all about his adventure! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Peter and Sally. Peter always wanted to draw with chalk, but Sally did not allow it. This made Peter very jealous because he saw his friends playing with chalk. + +One day, Sally noticed how Peter was feeling and decided to be kind. She said: "Peter, I will allow you to draw with chalk." + +Peter smiled happily and said "Thank you, Sally!" He was no longer jealous. + +The two went outside to play with the chalk and had lots of fun. They drew shapes, colors and even wrote their names. + +When they were finished, they were so proud of their artwork. Peter even gave Sally a big hug to say thank you. + +From that day on, Peter and Sally enjoyed playing with chalk together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. Tom packed a sack full of his things and decided to go on an adventure. He turned down the path at the bottom of his garden and entered the woods. + +As Tom walked, he was met by the most beautiful of sights. The sun shone bright on the trees, the birds chirped in the branches and the flowers glowed in the sunlight. + +Suddenly, Tom heard someone calling his name. He turned around and saw a bright butterfly fluttering in the light. The butterfly said to him, "Come, follow me on an adventure". So Tom grabbed his sack and followed the butterfly-leading him through the woods. + +The butterfly showed Tom a very special place deep in the forest. It was so beautiful, Tom had never seen anything so bright and wonderful. Tom said, "Thank you for showing me this amazing place." The butterfly replied "You're welcome, I'm here to turn your adventure into something magical." And then, it flew away. + +Tom stayed in the woods until the sun began to set. Then, with his sack full of wonderful memories, Tom turned back to his home. +Once upon a time there was a furry bear who was walking out in the woods. He saw a bow and he thought it looked fun and he wanted to try it. + +He walked over to the bow and started to stretch it. + +He said to himself, “Gee whiz, this is stretching so far!†+ +Just then he heard a voice from behind him, “What are you doing with my bow?†+ +He spun around to see a big furry rabbit standing there. The bear was a little scared and he said, “Uh, nothing. I just wanted to stretch the bow.†+ +The rabbit nodded and said, “Well, why don't you let me show you how to use it?†+ +The bear was very excited and he said, “That would be great!†+ +So, the rabbit showed him how to stretch the bow and aim it. After a while they were both quite good at it and had lots of fun playing with the bow. + +They ended up being great friends and went out shooting bows together all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack who was three years old. He lived on the top of a tall hill which was very big and green. + +One day, Jack looked across the hill and saw some cows. He wanted to play with them, so he started running down the hill. + +Just then, he heard a voice calling him. "Hey Jack, wait!" It was his dad. + +Jack stopped and said, "What is it, Dad?" + +His dad asked, "Do you want to lend the cows some grass for their lunch?" + +Jack said, "Yes, please!" + +So, his dad gave him some grass from the garden and a big bucket. He said, "Go on, Jack. Take this grass and the bucket to the cows on the hill. Be careful, Jack!" + +Jack smiled and happily ran back up the hill. He found the cows eating the grass and said, "Hello. I brought this grass for lunch! It was very cheap." + +The cows thanked Jack for the grass and said goodbye. Jack smiled and waved goodbye as he ran back down the hill. + +THE +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She was friends with the sun. Every day she would go out and swing on the swing. + +One day Lucy was feeling busy. She wanted to find something fun to do. She asked the sun to help her. + +The sun smiled and said, "Let's go to the park and swing together." + +So Lucy and the sun went to the park. They ran to the swing and Lucy jumped right on. She flew so high that she almost touched the sky. + +The sun watched her and said, "You look so happy, Lucy!" + +Lucy smiled and said, "I am. Swinging is the best!" + +And both Lucy and the sun laughed and agreed that swings are the best fun. +Once upon a time there was a man named Joe. He was a nice man and he liked to keep things safe. One day he found a jar outside. He was curious and wanted to take a closer look. He picked up the jar and opened it to see what was inside. Suddenly, Joe heard a voice. It said, "Be careful! Don't touch that jar!" + +Joe jumped in surprise and looked around to see who was talking. He saw an old woman standing there. She had a kind face and was smiling at Joe. She said, "I had to warn you! That jar is very serious. It could be very dangerous." + +Joe was scared, but he thanked the old woman for warning him. He put the jar back in its place and walked away. Joe was thankful he had been warned and he knew to stay away from the jar from now on. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl called Amara. She was three years old and wanted to explore the world. + +One day, she decided to take a trip to the shopping mall. There was an elevator there which looked very high, so she was a bit scared! She asked her mum, "Can I go up in the elevator?" + +Her mum was worried that the elevator was very fragile, so she said, "No, Amara, you mustn't climb the elevator. It is too dangerous." + +But Amara was so brave, she decided that she wanted to try. She said goodbye to her mum and stepped inside the elevator. She pressed the button and started to climb, higher and higher. + +Finally, she made it to the top floor! She was delighted and excited! She ran around the mall, exploring all the secret places. + +When she was finished, she took the elevator back down. She was thrilled that she had done something so brave! +Once there was a gifted boy called Joe. He was 3 years old and loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Joe and his friends decided to build a treehouse. They ran to their garden and gathered some of their equipment. + +Joe shook the ladder and said, "This will help us get to the top of the tree!" His friends smiled and agreed. They all stacked up the pieces of equipment and soon they started to build. As they built, Joe's friends praised him for his gifted ideas. + +They finally finished and Joe said, "Let's shake the treehouse to make sure it's stable". Everyone went to different sides of the treehouse and gave it a big shake! + +The treehouse held firm and Joe's friends cheered with excitement. Joe smiled and said, "Let's play!" And they all hopped into the treehouse and played for hours. + +It was the most fun Joe had ever had with his friends. +Jill and Ben are friends. They like to swim in the pond. They wear swimsuits and goggles. They see fish and frogs and plants. They have fun. + +One day, Jill finds a veil in the water. It is white and soft and long. She puts it on her head. She feels like a princess. She shows Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I have a veil. I am a princess. You are a prince. Let's play." + +Ben does not like the veil. He thinks it is silly. He wants to swim and explore. He does not want to play princess and prince. + +"No, Jill, I don't want to play. The veil is not for swimming. It is for weddings. Take it off. Let's swim." + +Jill is sad and angry. She likes the veil. She thinks it is pretty. She does not want to take it off. She wants to play. + +"No, Ben, I don't want to swim. The veil is for princesses. I want to play. You are mean." + +They start to argue. They shout and pull and push. The veil tears. They both cry. + +A duck swims by. It sees the veil. It thinks it is food. It bites it and swims away. + +Jill and Ben stop crying. They see the duck. They laugh. + +"Look, Jill, the duck has the veil. It thinks it is a snack. How funny." + +"Look, Ben, the duck is wearing the veil. It is a duck princess. How silly." + +They forget their fight. They swim after the duck. They try to get the veil back. They have fun. +Tom liked to play with his toy car. He made it go zoom and beep on the floor. He pretended he was a mechanic and fixed the car when it broke. He had a tool box with a hammer, a screwdriver and some tape. + +One day, his toy car stopped working. He tried to make it go, but it did not move. He looked at it and saw a wire sticking out. He did not know what to do. He felt sad and angry. + +He ran to his mom and showed her his car. "Mom, my car is broken! Can you repair it?" he asked. + +Mom looked at the car and smiled. "I'm sorry, Tom. I don't know how to repair your car. It has a lot of parts and wires that I don't understand. But I know someone who can help you. Do you want to go to the toy store and ask the man there?" + +Tom nodded. He liked the toy store. It had many fun things to see and touch. He hoped the man there could fix his car. + +Mom and Tom went to the toy store. They saw the man behind the counter. He had a big beard and a hat. He was busy with a toy train. + +"Excuse me, sir. Can you help us?" Mom said. + +The man looked up and smiled. He saw Tom and his car. "Hello, little mechanic. What's wrong with your car?" + +Tom showed him the wire. "It's broken. Can you repair it?" + +The man took the car and examined it. He nodded. "I think I can. It's a simple problem. The wire came loose from the battery. I just need to connect it back and tape it. Do you want to watch me?" + +Tom nodded again. He was curious. He wanted to learn how to repair his car. + +The man opened his tool box and took out a pair of pliers, some tape and a new battery. He showed Tom how he fixed the wire and replaced the battery. He taped the car back together and gave it to Tom. + +"Here you go. Try it now." + +Tom pressed the button and the car came to life. It made a zoom and a beep. Tom was happy. He hugged the car and thanked the man. + +"You're welcome, little mechanic. You have a nice car. Take good care of it. And if you ever need help again, you know where to find me." + +Tom smiled and waved. He and Mom left the toy store. Tom played with his car all the way home. He felt proud and grateful. He had met a new friend, an unknown mechanic who could repair his car. +Jenny and Tom were brother and sister. They liked to play pretend on the porch. They had a big box that they used as a spaceship. They put on helmets and gloves and said, "Blast off!" + +One day, Mommy told them to be careful on the porch. She said, "The porch is old and some boards are loose. Don't jump or run on the porch. You might fall and hurt yourself." + +Jenny and Tom said, "Yes, Mommy. We will be obedient." They went to the porch and played pretend. But Tom got bored of the spaceship. He wanted to play something else. He said, "Let's pretend we are pirates. We can use the broom as a sword and the mop as a hook." + +Jenny said, "No, Tom. Mommy said we can't jump or run on the porch. We might fall and hurt ourselves. Let's play spaceship again." + +Tom said, "No, Jenny. I don't want to play spaceship. I want to play pirates. It's more fun." He took the broom and the mop and started to jump and run on the porch. He said, "Arrr, matey. I'm the captain of the porch. You have to do what I say." + +Jenny said, "Stop, Tom. You're being naughty. You're not listening to Mommy. You're not being obedient." She tried to take the broom and the mop from Tom. But Tom pushed her away. He said, "Go away, Jenny. You're a boring sister. You can't play with me." + +Jenny was sad and angry. She went inside the house and told Mommy what Tom did. Mommy was not happy. She went to the porch and saw Tom jumping and running. She said, "Tom, what are you doing? I told you to be careful on the porch. You're not being obedient. You're being dangerous." + +Tom said, "Sorry, Mommy. I was just playing pretend. I wanted to have fun." + +Mommy said, "Playing pretend is fun, but you have to follow the rules. The rules are there to keep you safe and happy. If you don't follow the rules, you might get hurt or make others unhappy. You have to be obedient to Mommy and respectful to Jenny. Do you understand?" + +Tom said, "Yes, Mommy. I understand. I'm sorry for being naughty. I'm sorry for pushing Jenny. I love you, Mommy. I love you, Jenny." + +Mommy said, "I love you, too, Tom. I love you, too, Jenny. Now, why don't you hug each other and say sorry? Then you can play pretend again, but be careful on the porch." + +Jenny and Tom hugged each other and said sorry. They went back to the porch and played pretend. They used the big box as a spaceship again. They put on helmets and gloves and said, "Blast off!" They had fun and they were obedient. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big and impressive rainbow in the sky. It had many colors and it was very bright. + +"Wow, look at the rainbow!" Tom said. "It is so pretty!" + +"I want to touch it!" Lily said. "Maybe it has magic!" + +They ran towards the rainbow, hoping to reach it. But the rainbow was very far away. They had to step over rocks and puddles and grass. They got tired and wet and dirty. + +"Are we there yet?" Tom asked. "I can't see the rainbow anymore!" + +"Me neither!" Lily said. "Maybe it is hiding!" + +They stopped and looked around. They were lost. They did not know where their home was. They felt scared and sad. + +"Mommy! Daddy!" they cried. "Where are you?" + +They heard a voice. It was their dog, Spot. He had followed them from their home. He barked and wagged his tail. He was happy to see them. + +"Spot!" Tom and Lily said. "You found us!" + +They hugged their dog and followed him back to their home. Their parents were waiting for them. They were worried and angry. + +"Where have you been?" Mommy asked. "We were looking for you!" + +"We were chasing the rainbow!" Tom said. + +"We wanted to touch it!" Lily said. + +Mommy and Daddy shook their heads. They explained to Tom and Lily that rainbows are not things you can touch. They are made by light and water in the sky. They are beautiful, but they are not magic. + +They also told them that they should never run away from home without telling them. They said that it was dangerous and foolish. They said that they loved them and wanted them to be safe. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They said they were sorry. They hugged their parents and thanked Spot for saving them. + +They learned their lesson. They never chased rainbows again. They still liked to look at them, but they knew they were better off at home. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, their mom makes them some pastries for a snack. She gives them each a plate with a pastry on it. + +"Look, Sara, I have a big pastry with chocolate on top!" Ben says. He smiles and takes a big bite. + +Sara looks at her pastry. It is smaller and has no chocolate. She feels jealous. She wants a big pastry with chocolate too. She thinks Ben is not fair. + +"Mom, why does Ben have a bigger pastry than me?" Sara asks. She makes a sad face. + +"Because he finished his lunch and you didn't, Sara. You have to eat your food before you get a treat," Mom says. + +Sara does not like this answer. She is still jealous. She decides to take Ben's pastry when he is not looking. She reaches for his plate and grabs his pastry. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Ben shouts. He sees Sara with his pastry in her hand. He is angry. He slaps Sara on the arm. + +"Ow!" Sara cries. She drops the pastry on the floor. She slaps Ben back on the face. + +"Stop it, both of you!" Mom says. She hears the noise and comes to the kitchen. She sees the pastry on the floor and the twins slapping each other. She is not happy. + +"You two are being very naughty. You have to share and be nice to each other. No more pastries for you today. Go to your room and say sorry to each other," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben feel bad. They know they did something wrong. They go to their room and hug each other. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. I should have given you some of my pastry," Ben says. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I should not have taken your pastry," Sara says. + +They make up and play together. They promise to be good and not be jealous again. +Lily and Ben like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can build many things with blocks. Sometimes they build houses, sometimes they build cars, sometimes they build animals. + +One day, they decide to build a machine. They do not know what kind of machine, but they want it to be big and attractive. They start to put blocks together, making wheels, buttons, levers, and pipes. They use red, blue, yellow, and green blocks to make the machine colorful. + +"Look at our machine!" Lily says. "It is so pretty and fun!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben agrees. "But what does it do?" + +They look at their machine, wondering what it can do. They see a big button on the top. They are curious. They want to press the button. + +"Can I press the button?" Lily asks. + +"OK, but be careful!" Ben says. + +Lily reaches for the button and presses it. The machine makes a loud noise. It starts to move. It shakes and spins and jumps. The blocks fall apart. The machine is broken. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben say. "Our machine is gone!" + +They are sad. They look at the blocks on the floor. They feel like crying. + +But then they see something. They see a new shape made of blocks. It is a robot. It has eyes, a mouth, arms, and legs. It is smiling. It is friendly. + +"Hello!" the robot says. "I am your new friend. Thank you for building me!" + +Lily and Ben are surprised. They are happy. They smile back. + +"Hello!" they say. "You are welcome. We are Lily and Ben. Do you want to play with us?" + +"Yes, I do!" the robot says. "Let's play!" + +Lily and Ben hug the robot. They are not sad anymore. They are glad. They have a new friend. They have a new game. They have a new machine. +Sara liked to play school with her toys. She had a big folder with many papers inside. She liked to pretend she was the teacher and give her toys homework and tests. She had an orange folder that was her favorite. It had a picture of a lion on it. + +One day, she decided to play school outside in the garden. She took her orange folder and her toys and set up a table and chairs under a tree. She told her toys to sit down and listen. She opened her folder and took out a paper. "Today we are going to learn about animals," she said. "Can you tell me what animal this is?" She showed them the paper with a picture of a lion. + +"Roar!" said her teddy bear. "That is a lion. Lions are big and strong and live in the jungle." + +"Very good, teddy," said Sara. "You are a smart bear. How about you, dolly? What animal is this?" She showed them another paper with a picture of a duck. + +"Quack!" said her dolly. "That is a duck. Ducks are small and cute and live in the pond." + +"Very good, dolly," said Sara. "You are a smart doll. How about you, robot? What animal is this?" She showed them another paper with a picture of a snake. + +"Beep!" said her robot. "That is a snake. Snakes are long and slimy and live in the grass." + +"Very good, robot," said Sara. "You are a smart robot. You all did a great job. Now you can have a snack." She gave them some cookies and juice. + +But she did not see the real snake that was hiding in the grass. The snake saw the orange folder and thought it was a tasty fruit. It slithered closer and closer to the table. It opened its mouth and bit the folder. + +"Ow!" said Sara. "That hurt! What are you doing, snake? That is not a fruit. That is my folder. My favorite folder. Go away, snake. You are a bad snake." + +The snake was surprised and scared. It let go of the folder and quickly crawled away. Sara picked up her folder and saw the hole the snake had made. She was sad and angry. She hugged her toys and said, "Don't worry, my friends. We are safe. The snake is gone. But I don't like snakes. They are mean and nasty and ruin my folder. Let's go inside and play something else." +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make noises like the cars and pretend they were drivers. Tom had a red car and Lily had a blue car. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar from behind the fence. It sounded like a big animal. They stopped playing and looked at each other. They were frightened. + +"What is that?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe it's a lion or a bear." + +They heard the roar again, louder and closer. They saw a shadow moving on the fence. They dropped their cars and ran to the house. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. "There's a monster in the garden!" + +Their mom came out and saw them. She was worried. + +"What's wrong, kids?" she asked. + +"There's a monster in the garden!" Tom and Lily said. "It roared at us!" + +Their mom looked at the fence and smiled. She saw a big dog on the other side. It was their neighbor's dog, Rex. He was friendly, but he liked to bark. + +"That's not a monster, kids," she said. "That's Rex. He's a dog. He's not going to hurt you. He just wants to say hello." + +She called Rex and he came to the fence. He wagged his tail and licked her hand. She petted him and introduced him to Tom and Lily. + +"See, he's a nice dog," she said. "He's not scary. He's just noisy. Do you want to pet him?" + +Tom and Lily looked at Rex. He looked happy and harmless. They felt silly for being afraid. They decided to pet him and say hello. + +"Hi, Rex," they said. "We're sorry we thought you were a monster. You're a good dog." + +Rex barked and licked their faces. He was glad to make new friends. Tom and Lily laughed and played with him. They forgot about their cars and their fear. They had fun with Rex. +Anna loved to play her flute. She got it from her mom for her birthday. It was not a big or shiny flute, but a cheap one made of wood. But Anna did not care. She liked the sound it made when she blew into it. + +One day, she took her flute to the park. She wanted to play for the birds and the flowers. She found a nice spot under a tree and started to play. She was happy and did not notice a big boy coming near her. + +The big boy saw Anna and her flute. He wanted the flute for himself. He thought it was a toy. He ran to Anna and tried to grab the flute from her hands. He said, "Give me that! It's mine now!" + +Anna was scared and angry. She did not want to lose her flute. She held it tight and said, "No! It's mine! Mom gave it to me! Go away!" + +The big boy did not listen. He pulled harder and harder. Anna felt the flute breaking in her hands. She cried out loud. + +A man who was walking his dog heard Anna's cry. He saw the big boy and Anna fighting over the flute. He ran to them and said, "Stop that! What are you doing? Leave her alone!" + +The big boy saw the man and his dog. He was afraid and let go of the flute. He ran away. The man picked up the flute and gave it to Anna. He said, "Are you okay, little girl? I'm sorry about your flute. It's broken." + +Anna looked at her flute. It was broken in two pieces. She felt sad and said, "Thank you, sir. But my flute is gone. I can't play it anymore." + +The man smiled and said, "Don't worry, little girl. I have something for you. Wait here." He went to his car and came back with a new flute. It was a big and shiny flute, made of metal. He said, "Here, this is for you. It's a new flute. You can play it better than the old one. It's a gift from me." + +Anna was surprised and happy. She took the new flute and said, "Thank you, sir. Thank you very much. You are very kind." + +The man said, "You're welcome, little girl. You deserve it. You were brave and tried to protect your flute. You love your flute and music. That's a good thing. Always protect what you love and love what you protect. And always be grateful for what you have. That's the moral of the story." + +Anna nodded and said, "I will, sir. I will. Thank you again." + +She hugged the man and his dog. Then she played her new flute for them. She played a happy song. The birds and the flowers listened and smiled. The end. +Lily loved to go to the library with her mom. She liked to look at the colorful books with many pictures and stories. She also liked to play with the toys and puzzles in the library. Sometimes, she forgot to put the toys and books back where they belonged. She left them on the floor or on the table. + +One day, her mom told her to remind herself to clean up after playing. She said, "Lily, when you are done with the toys and books, you have to put them back in their places. That way, other kids can find them and enjoy them too. And the library will look nice and tidy. Can you do that?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom, I can do that." But she did not really listen. She was too busy looking at a book about dinosaurs. She wanted to see all the different kinds of dinosaurs and their names. She took out many books and put them on the floor. She also played with some blocks and cars and left them on the table. + +When it was time to go, her mom called her. "Lily, let's go home. It's getting late. Did you clean up your toys and books?" Lily looked around and saw the mess she made. She felt ashamed and sorry. She said, "No, mom, I forgot. I'm sorry. I will do it now." + +Her mom helped her to put the toys and books back in their places. She said, "Lily, I'm glad you are sorry, but you have to remember to clean up next time. It's not fair to the other kids and the library staff. They work hard to make the library a nice place for everyone. How would you feel if someone left your toys and books in a mess at home?" + +Lily thought about it and said, "I would feel sad and angry. I don't want to make anyone feel that way. I will remind myself to clean up next time. I promise." Her mom hugged her and said, "That's good, Lily. I'm proud of you. I love you." Lily smiled and said, "I love you too, mom. And I love the library." +Anna and Ben were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw some fish and crabs and shells. They were curious about what else lived in the sea. + +"Look, a boat!" Ben said, pointing to a small white boat that was sailing near the shore. "Can we go on it?" + +"Maybe later, sweetie," mom said. "We have to ask the boat man first." + +Anna and Ben watched the boat for a while. They saw a man on the boat holding a big stick with a string. He was fishing. Sometimes he pulled the string and caught a fish. He put the fish in a bucket. + +"Wow, he has so many fish!" Anna said. "I wonder if he will share some with us." + +"Maybe he will, if we ask nicely," Ben said. + +They decided to walk closer to the boat and wave to the man. They hoped he would see them and say hello. They wanted to see his fish and his boat. + +But as they were walking, they saw something else in the water. Something big and gray and scary. It had a fin on its back and sharp teeth in its mouth. It was a shark! + +The shark saw the boat and the fish. It was hungry. It swam faster and faster towards the boat. It wanted to eat the fish and maybe the man too. + +Anna and Ben were afraid. They did not want the shark to hurt the man or his boat. They wanted to help him. But they did not know what to do. + +"Mom, dad, look!" Anna shouted. "There is a shark! It is going to the boat!" + +Mom and dad looked and saw the shark too. They were worried. They ran to the water and called to the man. + +"Hey, hey, watch out!" dad yelled. "There is a shark behind you!" + +The man heard dad and turned around. He saw the shark too. He was scared. He dropped his stick and grabbed his bucket. He tried to start his boat and get away. + +But the shark was faster. It reached the boat and bit the bucket. It took the bucket and the fish and swam away. + +The man was sad. He lost his fish and his bucket. He looked at Anna and Ben and their mom and dad. He waved to them and said thank you. + +"Thank you for warning me," he said. "You are very brave and kind. I am sorry I lost my fish, but I am glad I am safe." + +Anna and Ben felt sorry for the man too. They wanted to cheer him up. They had an idea. + +"Hey, do you want to play with us?" Anna asked. "We have a sand castle and a ball and some shells. We can share them with you." + +The man smiled. He liked Anna and Ben. They were friendly and fun. He decided to join them. + +"Sure, I would love to play with you," he said. "You are very sweet and generous. Thank you for inviting me." + +They all went to the sand and played together. They had a good time. They forgot about the shark and the fish. They made a new friend. They encouraged each other to have fun. They were happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. But today it is raining. They cannot go to the park or ride their bikes. They are sad. + +"Let's play inside," Mia says. "We can make a fort with pillows and blankets." + +"OK," Tom says. "That sounds fun. Where can we make the fort?" + +They look around the house. They see a big couch in the living room. They see a table and chairs in the kitchen. They see a bed and a closet in the bedroom. + +"Let's make the fort in the bedroom," Tom says. "There is more space and we can use the closet." + +They go to the bedroom. They take the pillows and blankets from the bed. They put them on the floor. They make a big pile. They start to build the fort. + +They use the closet as one wall. They use the blankets as the roof. They use the pillows as the door. They make a cozy and organized fort. + +They crawl inside the fort. They bring some toys and books. They pretend they are in a castle or a spaceship. They have fun. + +They hear a buzz. They see a fly. The fly is in the fort. It flies around. It lands on a pillow. It annoys them. + +"Go away, fly!" Mia says. "You are not welcome in our fort!" + +She tries to shoo the fly. But the fly is fast. It dodges her hand. It flies to another pillow. + +"Let me try," Tom says. "I can catch the fly!" + +He tries to grab the fly. But the fly is smart. It escapes his fingers. It flies to the roof. + +They chase the fly. They jump and clap. They laugh and shout. They have more fun. + +They do not notice the rain has stopped. They do not see the sun has come out. They do not hear their mom calling them. + +They are too busy playing with the fly. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Anna says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run to the slide. They wait for their turn. They see a long thing on the slide. It is brown and green. It has a tongue. + +"What is that?" Anna asks. + +"It is a snake!" Ben says. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They do not like snakes. They are anxious. They do not want to go on the slide. + +"Go away, snake!" Anna says. + +"Shoo, shoo!" Ben says. + +But the snake does not move. It stays on the slide. It looks at Anna and Ben. + +"Help, help!" Anna and Ben say. + +They run to the bench. They see a man. He has a hat and a bag. He is a snake man. He works with snakes. + +"Hello, kids. What is wrong?" the snake man says. + +"There is a snake on the slide!" Anna says. + +"We are scared of the snake!" Ben says. + +The snake man smiles. He walks to the slide. He talks to the snake. He picks up the snake. He puts the snake in his bag. + +"Don't worry, kids. This is my snake. His name is Sam. He is a friendly snake. He likes to play on the slide. He escaped from my bag. I am sorry he scared you." the snake man says. + +"Can we touch Sam?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, if you want. He is very soft and gentle. He will not bite you." the snake man says. + +He opens his bag. He shows Sam to Anna and Ben. Anna and Ben are curious. They touch Sam. He feels smooth and warm. He flicks his tongue. + +"Hi, Sam. You are a nice snake." Anna says. + +"Sorry we yelled at you, Sam. You are a fun snake." Ben says. + +Sam nods his head. He likes Anna and Ben. He is happy. + +The snake man puts Sam back in his bag. He says goodbye to Anna and Ben. He thanks them for being brave and kind. He leaves the park. + +Anna and Ben are not scared of snakes anymore. They are proud of themselves. They go on the slide. They have fun. They play. +Lily and Max were friends. They liked to play in the park. The park had swings, slides, and a sandbox. Lily and Max had a plan. They wanted to make a big castle in the sand. + +"Let's go to the park!" Lily said to Max. "We can use our buckets and shovels and make a big castle!" + +"OK!" Max said. "But we have to be organized. We have to make a list of what we need and where we put them." + +Lily and Max made a list. They wrote down buckets, shovels, water, and sticks. They put the list in Lily's backpack. They took their backpacks and went to the park. + +They found a good spot in the sandbox. They started to dig and fill their buckets with sand. They poured the sand and made a big pile. They used water to make the sand stick together. They used sticks to make windows and doors. They worked hard and had fun. + +They were almost done with their castle. They just needed one more stick to make the flag. Lily looked in her backpack. She saw the list. She saw the buckets, the shovels, and the water. But she did not see any sticks. + +"Max, where are the sticks?" Lily asked. + +Max looked in his backpack. He saw the list. He saw the buckets, the shovels, and the water. But he did not see any sticks either. + +"Oh no!" Max said. "We forgot the sticks! We left them at home!" + +Lily and Max were sad. They wanted to finish their castle. They wanted to make a flag. But they had no sticks. + +They looked around the park. They saw trees, flowers, and birds. But they did not see any sticks. + +Then they heard a voice. + +"Hi, Lily and Max!" The voice said. "Do you need some sticks?" + +Lily and Max turned around. They saw Ben. Ben was their neighbor. He had a big smile and a big pile of sticks. + +"Ben!" Lily and Max said. "You have sticks! Can we have some?" + +"Sure!" Ben said. "I was looking for some friends to play with. Can I help you with your castle?" + +Lily and Max were happy. They thanked Ben and gave him a hug. They took some sticks and made a flag. They finished their castle. It was big and beautiful. + +They played with Ben in the park. They had a lot of fun. They were glad they were organized. They were glad they had a list. And they were glad they had a friend. +Anna and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to make shapes with the blocks. Anna makes a square with four blocks. Ben makes a triangle with three blocks. + +"Look, I made a triangle!" Ben says. He is proud of his shape. + +"I like your triangle, Ben. It is good," Anna says. She is nice to Ben. + +Anna wants to make a triangle too. She takes one block from her square. She puts it next to Ben's triangle. She tries to make another triangle. + +But Anna's triangle is not good. It has four blocks, not three. It looks like a square with a tail. + +"Anna, that is not a triangle. That is a funny shape," Ben says. He laughs at Anna's shape. + +Anna feels sad. She does not like Ben's laugh. She does not like her shape. She wants to make a good triangle. + +She pushes Ben's triangle. She breaks it. She takes one block from it. She puts it on her shape. Now she has a good triangle. + +"Hey, why did you push my triangle? That is not nice. That is mean," Ben says. He is angry at Anna. He wants his triangle back. + +Anna does not say sorry. She does not give Ben his block back. She holds her triangle. She thinks it is the best triangle. + +They do not play with blocks anymore. They do not play with each other anymore. They are not friends anymore. +Anna liked to go to the farm with her mom. She liked to see the cows and the pigs and the chickens. She liked to pet the soft fur of the rabbits and the wool of the sheep. But her favorite thing was to pick peaches from the big tree. + +The peaches were round and juicy and sweet. They had a fuzzy skin that felt rough on her fingers. Anna liked to bite into them and feel the juice run down her chin. She liked to share them with her mom and her friends. + +One day, she saw a boy sitting under the peach tree. He had curly hair and blue eyes and a big smile. He was holding a peach in his hand. Anna walked over to him and said hello. He said hello back and asked her if she wanted a peach. Anna nodded and took the peach he offered. + +They sat together and ate their peaches. They talked about the farm and the animals and their favorite colors. They laughed and smiled and had fun. Anna liked the boy. He was nice and funny and kind. + +When they finished their peaches, they threw the pits away. The boy looked at Anna and said, "You have peach juice on your cheek." He leaned over and kissed her gently. Anna felt a warm and tickly feeling in her tummy. She kissed him back. They hugged and smiled. They liked each other. They decided to be friends. They picked more peaches and shared them with their moms. They had a happy day. +Lila and Sam like to slide. They go to the park with Mom and find a big slide. Lila goes first. She climbs up the steps and sits on the slide. She holds on to the sides and says, "Whee!" She slides down fast and lands on the grass. She laughs and runs back to the steps. + +Sam watches Lila and wants to slide too. He follows her up the steps and sits on the slide. He looks at the sky and sees a cloud. The cloud looks like a dog. Sam likes dogs. He points at the cloud and says, "Look, Lila, a dog!" He slides down and tries to touch the cloud. He can't reach it. He says, "Woof, woof!" + +Lila and Sam slide again and again. They see more clouds in the sky. They see a cat, a fish, a star, and a flower. They make up stories about the clouds. They are playful and happy. Mom watches them and smiles. She takes a picture of them with her phone. She says, "You two are so cute. I want to keep this image forever." Lila and Sam hug Mom and say, "We love you, Mom. And we love to slide!" +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to explore the forest near their home. They saw many animals and plants, and sometimes they found berries or nuts to eat. One day, they decided to go deeper into the forest, where they had never been before. + +They walked and walked, and saw new things. They saw a big lake with shiny fish, and a tall hill with rocks and flowers. They saw a bird with bright feathers, and a deer with soft fur. They were happy and curious, and wanted to see more. + +But soon, they started to feel tired and hungry. They had walked a long time, and the sun was going down. They looked for a way back, but they could not find it. They were lost in the forest, and they were scared. + +"Ben, I want to go home," Lila said, with a yawn. "I'm sleepy and cold." + +"Me too, Lila," Ben said, with another yawn. "But we don't know where to go. Maybe we can find a place to sleep here, and look for home in the morning." + +They looked around, and saw a small cave under a big tree. It looked dark and cozy, and they thought it might be a good place to sleep. They went inside, and saw some dry leaves and sticks. They made a nest with them, and cuddled together. + +They were about to close their eyes, when they heard a noise. It was a low growl, and it came from the back of the cave. They turned around, and saw a big bear, with brown fur and sharp teeth. It was the bear's cave, and it was not happy to see them. + +"Who are you, and what are you doing in my cave?" the bear asked, with a roar. + +Lila and Ben were very afraid, and did not know what to say. They wished they had never gone into the forest, and had stayed at home with their mom and dad. They thought the bear would eat them, and they cried. + +But the bear was not a mean bear, it was a modest bear. It did not like to hurt anyone, unless they hurt it first. It saw that Lila and Ben were just little children, who had made a mistake. It felt sorry for them, and decided to help them. + +"Don't cry, little ones," the bear said, with a softer voice. "I won't hurt you. You can stay in my cave for the night, and I will show you the way back in the morning. But you have to promise me something." + +"What is it, Mr. Bear?" Lila asked, with a sniffle. + +"You have to promise me that you will never come into the forest again, without your mom and dad. The forest is a beautiful place, but it can also be a dangerous place. There are many things that can harm you, or get you lost. You have to be careful, and listen to your parents. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mr. Bear, we understand," Ben said, with a nod. "We promise we will never come into the forest again, without our mom and dad. Thank you for being kind to us, and for helping us." + +"Good, good," the bear said, with a smile. "Now, you can sleep here, and I will sleep there. And in the morning, we will go home." + +Lila and Ben thanked the bear again, and lay down in their nest. They were still a little scared, but they felt safer with the bear. They closed their eyes, and fell asleep. + +The next day, the bear woke them up, and led them out of the cave. He showed them the way back to their home, and said goodbye to them. Lila and Ben hugged the bear, and thanked him again. They ran back to their home, and saw their mom and dad. They were very happy to see them, and told them everything that had happened. Their mom and dad were very worried, but also very relieved. They hugged Lila and Ben, and told them they loved them. They also told them they were very proud of them, for being brave and honest. They said they had learned a valuable lesson, and they hoped they would never forget it. + +Lila and Ben nodded, and said they would never forget it. They also said they would never forget the bear, who had been their friend in the forest. They said they would always be grateful to him, for being modest and kind. They said they hoped they would see him again, someday. + +The end. +Tom and Sue are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But they also like to drink milk. Milk is good for them. It makes them strong and happy. + +One day, Mom and Dad go out. They tell Tom and Sue to stay in their room and not to open the door. They say they will be back soon. They lock the door and leave. + +Tom and Sue play with their toys for a while. But then they feel thirsty. They want some milk. They look for their cups. But they cannot find them. They remember that Mom and Dad put their cups in the kitchen. + +"Let's go to the kitchen and get some milk," Tom says. + +"But the door is locked," Sue says. + +"Maybe we can unlock it," Tom says. + +He looks for something to unlock the door. He sees a paper clip on the floor. He picks it up. He tries to put it in the keyhole. He twists and turns it. But nothing happens. The door does not open. + +"It's not working," Tom says. + +"Let me try," Sue says. + +She takes the paper clip from Tom. She tries to unlock the door. She twists and turns it. But nothing happens. The door does not open. + +"It's too hard," Sue says. + +They both sit on the floor. They feel sad. They want some milk. They start to cry. + +"Mom! Dad! We want some milk!" they shout. + +But Mom and Dad do not hear them. They are too far away. + +After a long time, Mom and Dad come back. They hear Tom and Sue crying. They run to their room. They unlock the door. They see Tom and Sue on the floor. They hug them and kiss them. + +"What's wrong, my darlings?" Mom asks. + +"We want some milk," Tom and Sue say. + +"We're sorry, we forgot to leave your cups in your room," Dad says. + +He goes to the kitchen and gets some milk. He pours it into their cups. He brings them to Tom and Sue. They drink the milk. They feel better. + +"Thank you, Mom and Dad," they say. + +"You're welcome, Tom and Sue," Mom and Dad say. + +They smile and cuddle them. + +"We love you, Tom and Sue," they say. + +"We love you, Mom and Dad," Tom and Sue say. + +They are happy again. They play with their toys in their room. They do not try to unlock the door again. They know it is terrible to unlock the door when Mom and Dad are not home. They wait for them to come back. They listen to them. They are good twins. +Anna and Ben are playing hide and seek in the house. Anna is the seeker and Ben is the hider. Ben runs to the kitchen and looks for a good spot. He sees the refrigerator and thinks it is a good idea. He opens the door and climbs inside. He closes the door and waits for Anna. + +Anna counts to ten and then says, "Ready or not, here I come!" She looks for Ben in the living room, the bedroom, and the bathroom. She cannot find him. She goes to the kitchen and sees the refrigerator. She thinks, "Maybe Ben is in there." She opens the door and sees Ben. + +"Found you!" she says. "You are in the refrigerator!" + +Ben is surprised and says, "How did you find me? I was hidden!" + +Anna says, "I understand. You were hidden, but I saw the light. The light was on when you were in the refrigerator. The light tells me you are in there." + +Ben says, "Oh, I see. The light was a clue. You are smart, Anna." + +Anna says, "Thank you, Ben. You are brave, Ben. You hid in the refrigerator. But it is cold in there. Are you cold?" + +Ben says, "Yes, I am cold. And hungry. Can we have a snack?" + +Anna says, "Yes, we can. Let's have some juice and cookies. They are in the refrigerator." + +Ben says, "Okay, let's have some. But next time, I will hide somewhere else. Somewhere without a light." + +Anna says, "Okay, Ben. Next time, I will look for you harder. But now, let's have some snack. You are my friend, Ben." + +Ben says, "You are my friend, Anna. You are a good seeker and I am a good hider. We have fun playing hide and seek." +Lily liked to read the newspaper with her dad every morning. She would look at the pictures and ask him what they meant. He would tell her stories about the people and places in the newspaper. Lily learned a lot from the newspaper. + +One day, Lily saw a newspaper on the sidewalk. She thought it was her dad's newspaper. She ran to pick it up and bring it to him. But when she got closer, she saw that it was not her dad's newspaper. It was a different newspaper. It had a big picture of a man with a mean face and a rude word on it. + +Lily was curious. She wanted to know what the rude word meant. She tried to read it, but it was too hard. She decided to ask the man who owned the newspaper. She looked around and saw him sitting on a bench. He was drinking coffee and smoking a cigarette. He looked angry and bored. + +Lily walked up to him and said, "Hello, sir. I'm Lily. What does this word mean?" She pointed to the rude word on his newspaper. + +The man looked at her and frowned. He did not like to be bothered. He did not like children. He did not like Lily. He said, "Go away, kid. This is my newspaper. You can't have it. You can't read it. You can't touch it. It's none of your business. Now scram!" + +Lily was shocked. She had never heard anyone talk to her like that. She felt hurt and scared. She dropped the newspaper and ran away. She ran back to her dad and hugged him. She told him what happened. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. That man was very rude. He should not have said those things to you. You did nothing wrong. You were just curious and polite. He was just mean and selfish. He does not own the newspaper. He only bought it. The newspaper belongs to everyone who wants to read it and learn from it. You can read any newspaper you want, as long as you ask nicely and respect it." + +Lily felt better. She said, "Thank you, dad. I love you. I love reading the newspaper with you. You are very kind and smart. You teach me a lot of things. Can we read your newspaper now?" + +Dad said, "Of course, Lily. I love you too. I love reading the newspaper with you. You are very sweet and curious. You learn a lot of things. Here, let me show you something interesting." He opened his newspaper and smiled. He said, "Look, Lily. This is a picture of a puppy. Isn't he cute?" +Sam and Mia liked to play in the kitchen. They liked to open and close the drawers and the doors. They liked to pretend they were cooking and eating. But they did not like the dishwasher. The dishwasher was large and loud and scary. + +One day, Sam had a bad idea. He said to Mia, "Let's dive into the dishwasher. It will be fun. We can see what is inside." Mia was scared. She said, "No, Sam. That is not a good idea. The dishwasher is not for diving. It is for washing dishes. Mommy and Daddy will be angry if we go inside." + +But Sam did not listen. He said, "Don't be a baby, Mia. It is just a game. Come on, follow me." He opened the dishwasher and saw some plates and cups and forks and spoons. He jumped in and said, "Whee! This is fun. Look at all the things we can play with." + +Mia did not want to be a baby. She wanted to be brave like Sam. She followed him and jumped into the dishwasher. She said, "Whee! This is fun. Look at all the things we can play with." + +But they did not see the button on the wall. The button said "Start". The button was red and shiny. A cat saw the button and was curious. The cat walked to the button and pushed it with its paw. The button made a beep sound. The dishwasher made a whoosh sound. The water started to spray. The soap started to foam. The plates and cups and forks and spoons started to move. Sam and Mia started to scream. + +Mommy and Daddy heard the scream. They ran to the kitchen. They saw the dishwasher. They saw the water and the soap and the things. They saw Sam and Mia. They were wet and dirty and scared. Mommy and Daddy were angry and sad. They said, "Sam and Mia, what have you done? You are in big trouble. You could have been hurt. You could have broken the dishwasher. You could have made a mess. You did not listen. You did not think. You did not obey." + +Sam and Mia cried. They said, "We are sorry, Mommy and Daddy. We just wanted to play. We did not know. We did not mean to." + +But Mommy and Daddy did not hug them. They did not kiss them. They did not say it was okay. They took them out of the dishwasher. They dried them and cleaned them and dressed them. They sent them to their room. They said, "You are grounded. You cannot play in the kitchen anymore. You cannot play with each other anymore. You have to stay in your room and think about what you did. You have to learn your lesson." + +Sam and Mia went to their room. They were sad and lonely and sorry. They wished they had not dived into the dishwasher. They wished they had listened to Mia. They wished they had obeyed Mommy and Daddy. They wished they could play again. But they could not. They had to stay in their room. They had to think about what they did. They had to learn their lesson. + +The end. +Lily liked to sign. She learned how to sign from her mom, who was deaf. Lily could hear, but she liked to talk with her hands. She signed to her mom, her dad, her cat, and her toys. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy playing with a ball. She wanted to play with him. She ran to him and signed, "Hi, I am Lily. Can I play with you?" + +The boy looked at her and shook his head. He did not understand her signs. He said, "No, you can't. You are weird. You talk funny. Go away." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like the boy. She wanted to show him that she was not weird. She had an idea. She saw a big sign on the wall. It had numbers and letters on it. She pointed to the sign and signed, "Do you know what this is?" + +The boy looked at the sign and said, "Yes, I do. It is a sign. It has numbers and letters on it. I can read it. Can you?" + +Lily nodded. She could read it too. She had learned from her mom. She pointed to the number zero on the sign. It was light and round. She signed, "This is zero. It means nothing. Like you. You are nothing. You are mean. You are not my friend." + +The boy was surprised and hurt. He did not expect Lily to say that. He did not know what to say. He dropped his ball and ran away. + +Lily felt proud and happy. She had taught the boy a lesson. She picked up his ball and threw it in the air. She signed, "This is my ball now. I am Lily. I am smart. I am good. I am not weird. I am me." +Sam is a painter. He likes to make pictures with colors. He has many brushes and paints. He sells his pictures to people who like them. They give him money and say thank you. + +One day, Sam gets a big job. A lady wants him to paint her house. She says it is very old and needs new colors. She says she will pay him a lot of money. Sam is happy and says yes. + +Sam works hard to paint the house. He uses blue and white and yellow. He makes the house look nice and bright. He is careful and neat. He is a dependable painter. + +The lady comes to see the house. She is very happy. She says Sam did a great job. She gives him the money and a hug. She says he is the best painter she ever met. Sam is proud and says thank you. + +Sam goes home with his money. He buys more paints and brushes. He makes more pictures. He sells them to more people. He is a happy painter. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play catch in the classroom. They have a big, soft ball. They throw the ball to each other and catch it with their hands. + +One day, the sky is gray. It is going to rain. Anna and Ben cannot play catch outside. They are sad. They want to play catch in the classroom, but the teacher says no. The teacher says the ball is too big and too loud. The teacher says they can play with other toys. + +Anna and Ben look for other toys. They see a small, quiet ball. It is red and yellow. They think it is fun. They ask the teacher if they can play catch with the small, quiet ball. The teacher says yes. The teacher says they can play catch in the corner, where they will not bother anyone. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They go to the corner and play catch with the small, quiet ball. They throw the ball to each other and catch it with their hands. They smile and laugh. They do not mind the gray sky. They have fun in the classroom. +Tom and Mia are playing in the garden. They see a big frog on the grass. The frog is green and wet. Tom and Mia want to catch the frog. + +"Look, a frog!" Tom says. He runs to the frog and tries to grab it. + +"Ribbit!" The frog says. It springs away from Tom and hops to a flower. Mia follows the frog and reaches for it. + +"Ribbit!" The frog says again. It springs away from Mia and jumps to a fence. Tom and Mia run after the frog and climb the fence. + +"Ribbit!" The frog says one more time. It springs away from the fence and lands on a mug. The mug is on a table. The table is in the porch. The mug is full of tea. The tea is hot. + +"Ouch!" The frog says. It jumps off the mug and spills the tea. The tea makes a mess on the table and the floor. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Mia say. They see the mug and the tea. They see their mom and dad. Their mom and dad are in the porch. Their mom and dad are not happy. + +"Tom, Mia, what are you doing?" Their mom asks. She is holding a towel. She is wiping the tea. + +"We are sorry, mom. We were playing with the frog. The frog was on the mug. The mug had tea. The tea was hot. The frog was ouch. The frog made a mess." Tom says. + +"We are sorry, dad. We wanted to catch the frog. The frog was green and wet. The frog was fast. The frog was ribbit. The frog was fun." Mia says. + +Their mom and dad look at Tom and Mia. They look at the frog. The frog is on the grass. The frog is proud. The frog smiles. + +"Tom, Mia, we are not angry. We are glad you are safe. But next time, be careful with the mug and the tea. And leave the frog alone. The frog likes the garden. The frog does not like the porch." Their dad says. + +"OK, mom and dad. We understand. We love you. And we love the frog." Tom and Mia say. + +They hug their mom and dad. They wave to the frog. The frog waves back. They go inside the house. They have a snack. They have a nap. They dream of the frog. The frog dreams of them. The end. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make towers, houses, cars and animals with the blocks. + +One day, they decide to play a game with the blocks. They take turns to pick a block and say its color and shape. Then they put the block on the floor and make a line. They want to see how many blocks they can use. + +Tom picks a red block. He says, "This is a red block. It is a square." He puts the block on the floor. Mia picks a blue block. She says, "This is a blue block. It is a circle." She puts the block next to Tom's block. + +They keep picking and saying blocks until they have ten blocks in the line. They are happy. They look at the line and count the blocks. They say, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. We have ten blocks!" + +Then they hear a knock on the door. It is Tom's mom. She says, "Tom, it is time to go home. Say goodbye to Mia and pack your blocks." Tom says, "Okay, mom. Bye, Mia. Thank you for playing with me." Mia says, "Bye, Tom. See you tomorrow." + +Tom and Mia start to pack their blocks. They put them in a big box. They close the box and put it in the corner. They hug and wave to each other. Tom's mom takes Tom's hand and they walk to the door. Mia's mom opens the door and says, "Bye, Tom. Bye, Tom's mom. Have a good day." + +Tom and Mia smile and say, "Bye." They recognize each other as good friends. They like to play with blocks and learn colors, shapes and numbers. They are happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big box near the slide. They are curious. + +"Let's open the box!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Mia says. + +They run to the box and pull the lid. Inside, they find many toys. There are cars, dolls, balls, and books. They are happy. + +"Wow! Look at all these toys!" Mia says. + +"I like this car. It is red and fast!" Tom says. + +They take out the toys and play with them. They have fun. + +But then, they hear a loud voice. It is the man who owns the box. He is angry. + +"Hey! What are you doing with my toys? Give them back!" he shouts. + +He walks to the box and sees Tom and Mia. He is deaf. He cannot hear them. + +"Sorry, mister. We did not know they were your toys. We just wanted to play." Tom says. + +But the man does not hear him. He grabs the toys from their hands. He also takes a rag from the box. He uses it to wipe his face. He is sweaty. + +"Go away! These are mine! You are bad kids!" he says. + +He pushes them away and closes the lid. He takes the box and leaves. + +Tom and Mia are sad. They did not mean to make the man angry. They did not know he was deaf. + +They hug each other and say sorry. + +"Let's go home. Maybe we can find other toys to play with." Mia says. + +"OK. But next time, we will not open boxes that are not ours." Tom says. + +They hold hands and walk home. They are still friends. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big billboard with a picture of a cake and some words. Tom wanted to read the words, but Lily did not care. + +"What does it say?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know and I don't care. It's just a billboard. Let's go play on the swings," Lily said. + +"But I want to know. Maybe it's something important or fun," Tom said. + +Lily was ignorant. She did not like to learn new things. She only liked to do what she wanted. She did not listen to Tom. She pulled him to the swings. + +Tom was sad. He wanted to learn new things. He wanted to read the words on the billboard. He did not want to play on the swings. He wanted to split from Lily. + +He said to Lily, "I don't want to play with you. You are ignorant. You don't care about anything but yourself. I want to read the words on the billboard. Maybe they will teach me something. Goodbye, Lily." + +Tom left Lily and went to the billboard. He tried to read the words. He did not know all of them, but he knew some. He learned that the billboard was about a bakery that made cakes. He learned that the bakery was near the park. He learned that the cakes were yummy and cheap. + +Tom was happy. He learned new things. He decided to go to the bakery and buy a cake. He thought that maybe he could share the cake with Lily and teach her the words on the billboard. He thought that maybe Lily would not be ignorant anymore. He thought that maybe they could be friends again. +Lily and Max were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to pretend that their dolls were a family. Lily had a big doll that was the mommy and a small doll that was the baby. Max had a doll that was the daddy and a teddy bear that was the dog. + +"Look, Max, the mommy and the daddy love each other very much. They give each other a kiss like this," Lily said, and made her dolls kiss each other on the cheek. + +"Yuck, I don't like kisses. They are wet and sticky. The dog likes rubs better. See, he wags his tail when I rub his fur like this," Max said, and rubbed his teddy bear's back. + +"But kisses are nice, Max. They make you feel happy and warm. Don't you want to kiss the baby? She is so cute and soft. Here, I'll show you how to kiss her," Lily said, and brought her small doll to Max. + +"No, Lily, I don't want to kiss the baby. She is too small and fragile. I might hurt her with my teeth. And she smells like milk. I don't like milk. I like juice. Go away, Lily, leave me alone," Max said, and pushed Lily and her doll away. + +Lily felt sad and frustrated. She didn't understand why Max didn't like kisses. She thought kisses were the best thing in the world. She wanted to share them with Max, but he was mean and rude. She started to cry and ran to her mommy. + +"Mommy, mommy, Max doesn't like kisses. He pushed me and my doll away. He is a bad boy. He doesn't love me," Lily sobbed. + +"Oh, Lily, don't cry. Max is not a bad boy. He just has a different way of showing his love. Some people like kisses, and some people like rubs. Some people like milk, and some people like juice. That's okay. We can love each other even if we are different. Come here, let me give you a hug and a kiss. You are my sweet girl," Mommy said, and hugged and kissed Lily. + +Lily felt better. She smiled and hugged and kissed her mommy back. She still liked kisses, but she also understood that rubs were nice too. Maybe she could try to rub Max's teddy bear next time. Maybe he would like that. Maybe he would even give her a kiss. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the garden. One day, they find a long rope. They want to tie it to a tree and swing on it. + +"Let me tie it first!" Tom says. He is older and bigger than Sam. + +"No, I want to tie it!" Sam says. He is younger and smaller than Tom. + +They start to pull the rope and fight. They do not see the snake on the ground. The snake is angry and has poison in its mouth. + +The snake bites Tom on his leg. Tom screams and drops the rope. Sam sees the snake and runs to get help. + +"Mom! Mom! Tom is hurt! A snake bit him!" Sam shouts. + +Mom hears Sam and comes to the garden. She sees Tom on the ground and the snake near him. She is scared and calls the doctor. + +The doctor comes and gives Tom some medicine. He says Tom will be okay, but he needs to rest. Mom hugs Tom and Sam and thanks the doctor. + +"Tom, I'm sorry I fought with you," Sam says. + +"Me too, Sam. I'm sorry I was mean to you," Tom says. + +They say they love each other and promise to share the rope next time. Mom smiles and says they are good brothers. +Tom is a farmer. He has many animals on his farm. He likes to take care of them and feed them every day. He also likes to play with them and make them happy. + +One day, Tom decides to bathe his pig. His pig is very dirty and smelly. He takes a big bucket of water and a brush and goes to the pigsty. He calls his pig and says, "Come here, piggy. It is time for a bath." + +But his pig does not want a bath. He runs away from Tom and hides behind the hay. He makes a loud noise and shakes his head. He says, "No, no, no. I do not like baths. I like to be dirty and smelly." + +Tom is serious. He knows that baths are good for his pig. He says, "Piggy, you have to take a bath. Baths make you clean and healthy. Baths also make you smell nice. Come on, piggy. It will not hurt. It will be fun." + +He tries to catch his pig and bring him to the bucket. But his pig is fast and clever. He dodges Tom and runs around the pigsty. He splashes mud and straw on Tom and makes him dirty and wet. He laughs and says, "Ha, ha, ha. You cannot catch me. I am the fastest pig in the world." + +Tom is not happy. He is tired and dirty and wet. He says, "Piggy, you are very naughty. You have to stop running and take a bath. Or else, I will not play with you anymore." + +His pig hears this and stops. He does not want to lose his friend. He likes to play with Tom and make him happy. He thinks for a moment and says, "Okay, okay, okay. I will take a bath. But only if you take a bath with me." + +Tom smiles and says, "Deal. I will take a bath with you. But you have to promise to be good and let me brush you." + +His pig nods and says, "I promise. I will be good and let you brush me." + +Tom and his pig go to the bucket and take a bath together. They splash water and soap on each other and scrub each other with the brush. They giggle and have fun. They become clean and shiny and smell nice. + +They finish their bath and dry themselves with a towel. They hug each other and say, "You are my best friend. I love you." + +They go back to the farm and play with the other animals. They are happy and proud. They have taken a bath and learned a lesson. Baths are not so bad after all. +Lily and Tom were playing with their blocks in the garden. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from. + +"Look, Lily, I made a castle!" Tom said, showing his creation to his sister. "It has a big gate and a flag and a moat." + +"That's nice, Tom," Lily said, admiring his castle. "I made a train. It has a long track and a whistle and a smokestack." + +They were both very proud of their blocks. They decided to put them together and make a bigger and better thing. + +"What should we make, Lily?" Tom asked, looking at the blocks. + +"Let's make a rocket!" Lily said, excited. "We can go to the moon and see the stars and the aliens." + +"OK, let's make a rocket!" Tom agreed. They started to stack and connect the blocks, trying to make a tall and pointy rocket. + +They worked hard and were very thoughtful. They used the red blocks for the fire, the blue blocks for the windows, and the yellow blocks for the stars. They made a mark on the ground with a stick to show where the rocket would launch. + +They were almost done with their rocket when they heard a loud bark. It was their dog, Rex, who had been sleeping under a tree. He woke up and saw the blocks. He thought they were toys for him. He ran towards them, wagging his tail and jumping. + +"Rex, no!" Lily and Tom shouted, but it was too late. Rex knocked over their rocket and scattered the blocks all over the garden. He picked up some blocks in his mouth and ran away, happy. + +Lily and Tom were very sad and angry. They had worked so hard on their rocket and now it was gone. They looked at the mess and felt like crying. + +"Bad dog, Rex!" Tom said, shaking his fist. "You ruined our rocket!" + +"Go away, Rex!" Lily said, throwing a stick. "You are a naughty dog!" + +Rex did not understand why they were mad at him. He thought they were playing with him. He dropped the blocks and chased the stick, barking. He wanted to have fun with his friends. + +Lily and Tom sighed. They loved Rex, but he was sometimes very silly and clumsy. They decided to forgive him and try to make another rocket. They gathered the blocks and started again, hoping Rex would not bother them. They still wanted to go to the moon and see the stars and the aliens. +Ben was sick. He had a bad cough and a hot head. He did not want to play or read or watch TV. He only wanted to sleep in his bed. + +His mom cared for him. She gave him water and medicine and a soft blanket. She also made him soup. It was regular soup, with chicken and noodles and carrots. She hoped it would make him feel better. + +"Here, Ben, try some soup," she said, holding a spoon. "It will help your throat and your tummy." + +Ben opened his mouth and tasted the soup. It was warm and yummy. He smiled a little and ate some more. + +"Thank you, mom," he said. "I like the soup. It is regular and good." + +Mom smiled back and kissed his forehead. "You're welcome, Ben. I love you. You will get well soon." She stayed with him until he fell asleep. She was glad he liked the soup. She cared for him very much. +Tim and Jen were friends who liked to play together. One day, they found a big jar of salt in the kitchen. They wondered what it was for. + +"Let's taste it," Tim said. He took a pinch of salt and put it in his mouth. He made a face and spat it out. "Yuck! It's very salty!" + +"Let me try," Jen said. She took a bigger pinch of salt and put it in her mouth. She also made a face and spat it out. "Blech! It's worse than yuck!" + +They decided to have some fun with the salt. They sprinkled it on the floor, on the table, on the sofa, and on the plants. They laughed and clapped their hands. They thought they were very clever. + +But they did not know that salt was not a toy. Salt was for cooking and eating, not for making a mess. Salt could hurt the plants and the furniture and the floor. Salt could make people and animals sick if they ate too much of it. + +Soon, Mom came home and saw the salt everywhere. She was very angry and sad. She scolded Tim and Jen and made them clean up the salt. She told them they were naughty and wasteful. She said they had to say sorry and not do it again. + +Tim and Jen felt bad. They realized they had done a bad thing. They said sorry to Mom and to each other. They learned that salt was not a toy and that they should not play with things they did not understand. They learned that ordinary things could be useful and important and that they should respect them. They learned that making a mess was not fun and that they should be careful and responsible. +Sara and Tom moved to a new house with Mom and Dad. They had many boxes to unpack. Sara wanted to unpack her toys first. She opened a big box and found her doll, her teddy bear and her blocks. She was happy. + +"Look, Tom, I found my toys!" she said to her brother. + +Tom was unpacking his books and cars. He saw Sara's toys and smiled. + +"Those are nice toys, Sara. Can I play with you?" he asked. + +"Sure, Tom. You can play with my blocks. They are fun," Sara said. + +They played together on the floor, making towers and bridges with the blocks. They had fun. + +Then Sara felt something in her tummy. She needed to go to the toilet. She got up and looked for the toilet. She saw a door with a sign that said "bathroom". She opened the door and went inside. + +But the toilet was different from the one in their old house. It was bigger and higher. Sara was scared. She did not know how to use it. She wanted Mom or Dad to help her. + +She ran out of the bathroom and called for Mom. + +"Mom, Mom, I need to go to the toilet, but it is different. I don't like it. Can you help me?" she cried. + +Mom heard Sara and came to her. She hugged her and said: + +"Don't worry, Sara. It is okay. The toilet is different, but it works the same. I will show you how to use it. Come with me." + +Mom took Sara by the hand and led her to the bathroom. She lifted her up and put her on the toilet. She showed her how to flush and wash her hands. She praised her for being brave and smart. + +Sara felt better. She thanked Mom and gave her a kiss. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are the best. I like the new house. It is different, but it is nice," she said. + +Mom smiled and said: + +"You are welcome, Sara. I love you. I like the new house too. It is different, but it is our home." +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, Lily sees a big tree with red fruits. She runs to the tree and picks a fruit. It is a cherry. She likes cherries. They are sweet and juicy. + +"Tom, Tom, come here!" Lily calls. "I have a cherry for you. Do you want it?" + +Tom runs to Lily. He sees the cherry in her hand. He likes cherries too. He says, "Yes, please. Thank you, Lily. You are very kind." + +Lily and Tom share the cherry. They bite it and spit out the seed. They smile and laugh. They are happy. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is thunder. They look at the sky. It is dark and gray. They feel drops of water on their faces. It is rain. They are wet. + +"Oh no, it is raining!" Lily says. "We have to go home. We will get sick." + +"OK, let's go home." Tom says. "But can I invite you to my house? We can play with my toys. And we can have more cherries. My mom has a big bowl of cherries." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes Tom's toys. And she likes cherries. She says, "Yes, you can invite me to your house. That sounds fun. Let's go." + +Lily and Tom hold hands and run to Tom's house. They are wet, but they are not sad. They are still friends. And they have cherries. +Lily liked to record her voice with her toy phone. She would say funny things and then listen to them. She thought it was fun to hear herself talk. + +One day, she saw a dog in the park. The dog was big and brown and had a long tail. Lily wanted to record the dog's sound. She ran to the dog and held her toy phone near its mouth. + +The dog was not happy. It did not like the toy phone. It barked loudly and tried to bite it. Lily was scared and dropped the toy phone. The dog ran away with it. + +Lily cried and looked for her toy phone. She could not find it. She was sad and angry. She wanted her toy phone back. + +She saw a man with a tidy hat and a tidy coat. He was holding a real phone. He was talking to someone. Lily had an idea. She ran to the man and grabbed his phone. She said, "Give me my toy phone! The dog took it!" + +The man was surprised and confused. He did not know what Lily was talking about. He tried to get his phone back. Lily did not let go. She screamed and kicked. + +The man and Lily made a lot of noise. People came to see what was wrong. They saw the man and Lily fighting over the phone. They saw the dog running away with the toy phone. They did not understand what was happening. + +They tried to help. They talked to the man and Lily. They chased the dog. They made a big mess. + +Lily and the man and the dog and the people were all in trouble. They wished they had been more careful with their phones. +Sara was a little girl who liked to eat candy. She ate candy every day, even when her mom told her to stop. She did not listen to her mom, and she did not brush her teeth. She thought candy was yummy and fun. + +One day, Sara felt a pain in her mouth. It hurt when she chewed and when she drank water. She cried and ran to her mom. Her mom looked at her mouth and saw a hole in her tooth. She said, "Sara, you have a cavity. That is what happens when you eat too much candy and do not brush your teeth. You need to go to the dentist and fix your tooth." + +Sara was scared of the dentist. She did not want to go. She begged her mom to let her stay home. But her mom said, "No, Sara, you have to go. The dentist will help you and make your tooth better. If you do not go, your tooth will hurt more and more, and you will suffer. You do not want that, do you?" + +Sara shook her head. She did not want to suffer. She agreed to go to the dentist with her mom. The dentist was nice and gentle. He gave her a mild medicine to make her mouth numb. He drilled the hole and filled it with a white paste. He told her to rinse her mouth and smile. Sara smiled and saw her tooth was fixed. It did not hurt anymore. + +Sara thanked the dentist and her mom. She learned her lesson. She decided to eat less candy and brush her teeth every day. She did not want to have another cavity and suffer again. She wanted to have a healthy and happy mouth. +Sara and Ben like to play pretend. They have a big box of costumes and toys. One day, they decide to plan a royal party. Sara puts on a pink dress and a crown. Ben wears a blue shirt and a cape. They are the princess and the prince. + +They invite their stuffed animals to the party. They set up a table with cups and plates. They pretend to have tea and cake. They talk to their guests in a fancy way. + +"Hello, Mr. Bear. How are you today?" Sara asks. + +"I am very well, thank you, Princess Sara. You look very pretty," Mr. Bear says. + +"Thank you, Mr. Bear. You are very kind," Sara says. + +"Hello, Ms. Bunny. Do you like the party?" Ben asks. + +"I love the party, Prince Ben. You are very cheerful," Ms. Bunny says. + +"Thank you, Ms. Bunny. You are very sweet," Ben says. + +They have a lot of fun at the party. They sing and dance and laugh. They are happy and proud of their plan. They hug their stuffed animals and each other. They are the best princess and prince ever. +Anna and Ben are going to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They are very happy. They want to see the lions, the monkeys, and the elephants. They pack their bags with snacks, water, and hats. + +"Are we ready to go?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Anna and Ben say. + +They get in the car and drive to the zoo. On the way, they sing songs and play games. They see many cars and buses and trucks. They also see some cows and horses and sheep. + +"We are almost there!" Dad says. + +"Yay!" Anna and Ben say. + +They arrive at the zoo and buy their tickets. They get a map and a sticker. The map shows them where the animals are. The sticker says "I love the zoo". + +"Where do you want to go first?" Mom asks. + +"I want to see the lions!" Ben says. + +"I want to see the monkeys!" Anna says. + +"OK, let's go to the lions first, then the monkeys," Dad says. + +They walk to the lion enclosure. They see a big lion and a small lion. The big lion is sleeping. The small lion is playing with a ball. The ball is red and blue and yellow. + +"Look, the lion is filling the ball with air!" Ben says. + +"How do you know?" Anna asks. + +"Because I can hear it. Listen!" Ben says. + +Anna listens. She hears a soft sound. It sounds like "pssss". + +"You are right, Ben. The lion is filling the ball with air. That is very clever," Anna says. + +They watch the lion for a while. Then they go to the monkey enclosure. They see many monkeys. The monkeys are swinging, jumping, and climbing. They are making funny noises. They sound like "ooh ooh aah aah". + +"Look, the monkey is filling its mouth with bananas!" Anna says. + +"How do you know?" Ben asks. + +"Because I can see it. Look!" Anna says. + +Ben looks. He sees a monkey with a big bulge in its cheek. It looks like it has many bananas inside. + +"You are right, Anna. The monkey is filling its mouth with bananas. That is very greedy," Ben says. + +They watch the monkey for a while. Then they go to the elephant enclosure. They see a big elephant and a small elephant. The big elephant is spraying water with its trunk. The small elephant is following it. + +"Look, the elephant is filling its trunk with water!" Ben says. + +"How do you know?" Anna asks. + +"Because I can see it. Look!" Ben says. + +Anna looks. She sees the elephant sucking water from a pond. Then it lifts its trunk and sprays water in the air. It makes a loud sound. It sounds like "trrrr". + +"You are right, Ben. The elephant is filling its trunk with water. That is very fun," Anna says. + +They watch the elephant for a while. Then they hear a bell. + +"Ding dong, ding dong. The zoo is closing. Please make your way to the exit. Thank you for visiting the zoo," a voice says. + +"Oh, no. It is time to go," Mom says. + +"Can we stay a little longer?" Anna and Ben ask. + +"Sorry, sweeties. We have to go. But we can come back another day," Dad says. + +They say goodbye to the animals. They walk to the exit. They get in the car and drive home. + +"Did you have fun at the zoo?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Anna and Ben say. + +"What did you learn at the zoo?" Dad asks. + +"We learned that animals can fill things with air, with bananas, and with water," Anna and Ben say. + +"That is very important," Mom and Dad say. + +They hug and kiss Anna and Ben. They are very proud of them. They are very happy. They love the zoo. +Emma loved to watch the birds in the sky. They were so graceful, flying high and low, fast and slow. She wished she could fly like them. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I fly too?" + +Mom smiled and hugged Emma. "You can't fly like the birds, my dear. But you can pretend to fly. Do you want to try?" + +Emma nodded eagerly. "Yes, please!" + +Mom took Emma to the park, where there was a big swing. She helped Emma sit on the swing and pushed her gently. "Hold on tight, and let go of your feet. Now you are flying!" + +Emma felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughed and squealed as she swung back and forth. She felt like a bird, free and happy. She looked at the sky and saw a flock of geese flying in a V shape. She waved at them and said, "Hello, birds! I am flying too!" + +The geese honked back, as if to say hello. Emma smiled and thanked her mom. "This is so much fun, mom! Thank you for letting me fly!" +Lily likes books. She likes to look at the pictures and hear the stories. She has many books in her room. But she is shy. She does not like to talk to other kids or grown-ups. She feels scared and sad. + +One day, Lily goes to the library with her mom. She sees a big shelf with many books. She wants to find a book about animals. She loves animals. She walks to the shelf and looks for a book. She sees a book with a lion on the cover. She likes lions. She reaches for the book. + +But another kid reaches for the same book. He is a boy. He is bigger than Lily. He has a loud voice. He says, "This is my book. I want it. Go away." He grabs the book from Lily. Lily feels angry and hurt. She wants to cry. She runs to her mom and hugs her. + +Her mom sees what happened. She says, "Lily, it's okay. You can have another book. There are many books here. You can share. Sharing is good. Do you want to try?" Lily nods. She wants to be brave. She wants to have a book. + +Her mom takes her hand and walks to the boy. She says, "Hello. What is your name?" The boy says, "Tom." Her mom says, "Tom, this is Lily. She likes books too. She likes lions. Can you share your book with her? Maybe you can look at it together. Maybe you can be friends." Tom looks at Lily. He sees that she is shy. He feels sorry. He says, "Okay. I can share. Do you want to see the lion?" He holds the book and shows it to Lily. Lily smiles. She says, "Yes. Thank you. The lion is big and strong. I like it." Tom smiles too. He says, "Me too. Do you want to see the other animals?" Lily nods. She says, "Yes. Please." They sit on the floor and look at the book. They talk about the animals. They feel happy. They are not shy anymore. They are friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to make a cake for Mom. They found a big bowl, some eggs, some flour and some sugar. They also saw a mixer on the counter. + +"Can we use the mixer?" Lily asked Tom. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "It looks hard to use." + +"Let's try it," Lily said. "It will make the cake better." + +She plugged the mixer in and turned it on. It made a loud noise and started to spin. Lily held the mixer over the bowl and pushed the button. The mixer splashed the eggs, the flour and the sugar all over the kitchen. Lily and Tom screamed and dropped the mixer. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the mess and the mixer on the floor. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked Lily and Tom. + +"We wanted to make a cake for you," Lily said. + +"We used the mixer," Tom said. + +Mom sighed and shook her head. She picked up the mixer and unplugged it. + +"That was not a good idea," Mom said. "The mixer is not a toy. It is dangerous. You could have hurt yourselves or broken the mixer." + +"We're sorry, Mom," Lily and Tom said. + +Mom hugged them and smiled. + +"It's okay," Mom said. "I appreciate your original thought. But next time, please ask me before you use the mixer. And let me help you make the cake." + +Lily and Tom nodded and said they would. They helped Mom clean up the kitchen and then they made a cake together. It was not as messy as the first one, but it was still very yummy. Mom said it was the best cake ever. +Lily likes to play with cubes. She has many cubes of different colors and sizes. She likes to stack them and make towers and houses. She likes to knock them down and make noise. + +One day, Lily finds a big cube in the corner of her room. It is brown and has letters on it. She thinks it is a new toy for her. She tries to lift it, but it is too heavy. She pushes it, but it does not move. She pulls it, but it does not budge. She feels sad and angry. + +She calls her mom and says, "Mom, help me! I want to play with this cube, but it is too heavy. I cannot lift it or move it. It is stuck." + +Her mom comes and sees the cube. She smiles and says, "Lily, this is not a toy. This is a box. It has books inside. That is why it is heavy. You cannot play with it. It is for daddy. He likes to read books." + +Lily says, "Oh, I see. It is a box, not a cube. It is for daddy, not for me. Can I see the books?" + +Her mom says, "Sure, you can. Let me open the box for you. Maybe you will find a book that you like. Books are fun to read. They have stories and pictures and words. You can learn new things from books." + +Lily says, "Thank you, mom. I like books, too. Maybe I can read a book with daddy later. But first, can I play with my cubes?" + +Her mom says, "Of course, you can. You have many cubes to play with. You can lift them and stack them and knock them down. You can make whatever you want with them. You are very creative and smart, Lily." + +Lily says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love my cubes. And I love books, too." +Sara and Ben liked to play with their orange ball. They would kick it, throw it, and catch it in the park. They played with their ball every Tuesday, after school. They had a lot of fun with their ball. + +One Tuesday, they saw a big dog in the park. The dog was black and white, and had a loud bark. Sara and Ben were scared of the dog. They wanted to play with their ball, but they did not want the dog to chase them. + +"Let's go to the other side of the park," Sara said. "Maybe the dog will not see us there." + +"OK," Ben said. "But we have to be careful. The dog might run after us." + +They picked up their ball and ran to the other side of the park. They looked back and saw the dog was still on the grass, sniffing a flower. They felt safe and happy. They started to play with their ball again. + +But they did not see the big hole in the ground. The hole was deep and dark, and had sharp rocks inside. Sara kicked the ball hard, and it flew into the air. It landed in the hole, with a loud thud. + +"Oh no!" Sara cried. "Our ball is in the hole!" + +"Let me get it," Ben said. He was brave and strong. He ran to the hole and looked inside. He saw the ball, but it was too far to reach. He leaned over the edge of the hole, and stretched his arm. + +But he lost his balance, and fell into the hole. He hit his head on a rock, and felt a lot of pain. He screamed for help, but no one heard him. Sara ran to the hole and saw Ben lying on the ground, bleeding and crying. She was very scared and sad. She did not know what to do. + +The dog heard the scream and the cry. He ran to the hole and saw Sara and Ben. He barked and growled, and showed his teeth. He wanted to play with them, but he did not know how to play nice. He jumped into the hole, and bit Ben and Sara. They felt more pain, and more fear. They wished they had never played with their ball. They wished they had stayed away from the dog. They wished they had never gone to the park on Tuesday. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colorful crayons in her box. She drew flowers and trees and animals on her paper. She was happy. + +But one day, her little brother Tom took her crayons. He wanted to draw too. He did not ask Lily. He just grabbed the box and ran away. Lily was angry. She chased Tom and shouted, "Give me back my crayons! They are mine!" + +Tom did not listen. He opened the box and took out a white crayon. He thought it was funny. He drew on the wall with the white crayon. He made big circles and lines and dots. He laughed. + +Lily saw what Tom did. She was very angry and sad. She cried, "Tom, you are bad! You ruined the wall! The wall is not paper! You can't draw on the wall! And you wasted my white crayon! How can I draw snow and clouds and stars now?" + +Tom stopped laughing. He saw Lily's tears. He felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to make you cry. I just wanted to draw like you. You are good at drawing. I don't know how to draw. Can you teach me?" + +Lily wiped her tears. She said, "OK, Tom. I can teach you. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will never draw on the wall again. And you have to help me restore the wall. We have to clean it and make it white again. Do you promise?" + +Tom nodded. He said, "I promise, Lily. I will never draw on the wall again. And I will help you restore the wall. We can use a sponge and some water and some soap. And then we can draw on paper together. With your colorful crayons. And maybe we can share them sometimes. If you let me." + +Lily smiled. She said, "OK, Tom. We can share them sometimes. If you ask me nicely. And if you don't waste them. And if you don't break them. And if you don't eat them. Come on, let's go and restore the wall. And then we can draw together. And have fun." +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to smell the flowers and look for bugs. They saw a big pot with green leaves. Lily said, "What is that?" + +Tom said, "That is herb. Mommy uses it to cook. It smells good." + +Lily wanted to smell the herb. She climbed on a chair and reached for the pot. But the chair was wobbly and Lily fell. The pot fell too and broke. The herb spilled on the ground. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They heard Mommy coming. They did not want to get in trouble. They ran and hid behind the shed. + +Mommy saw the mess. She was angry. She called, "Lily, Tom, where are you?" + +Lily and Tom did not answer. They felt guilty. They knew they did something bad. + +Mommy looked for them. She found them behind the shed. She saw their faces. They looked sad and sorry. + +Mommy said, "Did you break the pot and spill the herb?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They said, "Yes, Mommy. We are sorry. We wanted to smell the herb. But we fell and made a mess." + +Mommy sighed. She said, "I am glad you are not hurt. But you should not climb on chairs and touch things that are not yours. You could have asked me. And you should not run and hide. You should tell me the truth." + +Lily and Tom said, "We are sorry, Mommy. We will not do it again. We will tell you the truth." + +Mommy said, "I forgive you. But you have to help me clean up the mess. And you have to say sorry to Daddy. He gave me the herb as a gift." + +Lily and Tom said, "OK, Mommy. We will help you. And we will say sorry to Daddy." + +Mommy hugged them. She said, "I love you. But next time, be careful and honest." + +Lily and Tom said, "We love you too, Mommy. And we will be careful and honest." +Lily was a little girl who liked to move. She liked to run, jump, dance and play. She had a lot of fun with her friends and her toys. She was happy most days. + +But today was a bitter day. The sky was gray and the wind was cold. Lily had to wear a big coat and a hat and gloves. She did not like them. They made her feel stiff and itchy. She wanted to move, but she could not. + +She went to the park with her mom, but there was no one else there. The swings were wet and the slide was icy. The grass was brown and the flowers were gone. Lily felt sad and bored. She did not want to play. + +She asked her mom if they could go home. Her mom said yes, but they had to walk a long way. Lily did not like to walk. She wanted to move, but she could not. + +She started to cry. Her mom hugged her and said, "I know, Lily. It's a bitter day. But it will not last forever. Soon the sun will come out and the flowers will grow and you can move again. You can run, jump, dance and play. You can have fun with your friends and your toys. You can be happy again." + +Lily sniffed and nodded. She hoped her mom was right. She wanted to move. She wanted to have a happy day. +Lisa loved to write in her diary every day. She wrote about her friends, her toys, her dreams and her feelings. She kept her diary in a secret place under her bed, where no one could find it. + +One day, her brother Tom was bored and curious. He wanted to see what Lisa wrote in her diary. He sneaked into her room and looked under her bed. He found the diary and opened it. + +"Wow, Lisa has a crush on Ben from school!" he read out loud. He laughed and decided to tease her. He ran out of the room with the diary in his hand. + +Lisa heard him and ran after him. She was angry and scared. She did not want Tom to read her diary or tell anyone her secrets. + +"Tom, give me back my diary!" she shouted. "It is mine and you are not allowed to see it!" + +Tom ignored her and ran downstairs. He was enthusiastic and wanted to show the diary to their mom and dad. + +Lisa followed him and tried to catch him. She wanted to protect her diary and her privacy. + +"Mom, dad, look what I found!" Tom said as he reached the living room. "Lisa has a diary and she likes Ben!" + +Lisa reached him and grabbed the diary from his hand. She hugged it to her chest and glared at him. + +"Tom, you are mean and nosy!" she said. "You should not take my things or read my diary! It is rude and wrong!" + +Mom and dad looked at them and sighed. They knew they had to teach Tom a lesson and help Lisa feel better. + +"Tom, you owe Lisa an apology," mom said. "You should respect her diary and her feelings. How would you like it if she read your comics or played with your cars?" + +Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He realized he had hurt Lisa and invaded her space. + +"I'm sorry, Lisa," he said. "I was just curious and wanted to have some fun. I won't take your diary again or tell anyone your secrets." + +Lisa looked at him and saw that he was sincere. She felt a little better and decided to forgive him. + +"Thank you, Tom," she said. "I accept your apology. But you have to promise me to never touch my diary again. It is very important to me." + +Tom nodded and promised. He gave her a hug and said he loved her. + +Lisa hugged him back and said she loved him too. + +Mom and dad smiled and praised them for making up. They gave them both a hug and a kiss and told them to be nice to each other. + +Lisa and Tom felt happy and learned a valuable lesson. They went to their rooms and played with their own things. Lisa wrote in her diary and Tom read his comics. They respected each other's privacy and belongings. They were good siblings and friends. +Tom is a deaf child. He can not hear sounds. He can see and feel and smell and taste. He can talk with his hands. He likes to play with his friends at school. + +But some children are not nice to Tom. They tease him. They make fun of his hands. They say he is dumb. They do not want to play with him. They make him sad and angry. + +One day, Tom has a new friend. Her name is Mia. She can hear sounds, but she can also talk with her hands. She learned from her mom, who is also deaf. She likes Tom. She thinks he is smart and kind. + +She tells the other children to stop teasing Tom. She says he is her friend. She says they are mean and rude. She says they should learn to talk with their hands, too. She says it is fun and cool. + +The other children are surprised. They do not know what to say. They see that Tom and Mia are happy. They see that they have a lot of things to say. They see that they are not dumb. They feel sorry and ashamed. + +They say sorry to Tom and Mia. They ask them to teach them how to talk with their hands. They want to be their friends, too. Tom and Mia smile. They say yes. They are happy. They have more friends. They do not feel teased anymore. +Lily was very bored. She had to go with Mom to the office today. Mom had a lot of work to do on her computer. Lily had nothing to do. She looked at the books, the toys, and the pictures on the wall. She did not like any of them. + +She walked to Mom and said, "Mom, can we go home now? I want to play with my doll." + +Mom looked at Lily and smiled. "Not yet, sweetie. I have to finish this report. It is very important. Can you be a good girl and wait a little longer?" + +Lily nodded, but she was not happy. She went back to her chair and sat down. She yawned. She was very tired. She wished she could take a nap. + +She saw a man walk by. He had a big beard and a funny hat. He smiled at Lily and said, "Hello, little lady. What are you doing here?" + +Lily looked at him and said, "I am with Mom. She works here. I am bored." + +The man nodded. "I see. Well, I work here too. I am the boss. Do you know what that means?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not know. + +The man said, "It means I am in charge of everyone here. I make sure they do their work well and on time. I also make sure they are happy and fair." + +Lily tilted her head. "What is fair?" + +The man said, "Fair means everyone gets what they deserve. No one gets more or less than they should. For example, if you work hard, you get a reward. If you are lazy, you get a punishment. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She understood. She said, "Mom works hard. She deserves a reward." + +The man smiled. He said, "You are right. Your mom is a very good worker. She deserves a reward. And so do you, for being patient and polite. How about this? I will give you and your mom a special treat. You can go to the cafeteria and get some ice cream. How does that sound?" + +Lily's eyes lit up. She loved ice cream. She said, "That sounds great! Thank you, Mr. Boss!" + +The man laughed. He said, "You are very welcome, Lily. Come on, let's go. I will tell your mom the good news." + +Lily jumped up and followed the man. She was very happy. She thought the boss was very nice and fair. She hoped the ice cream was chocolate. She yawned again. She was still tired, but she did not mind. She had something to look forward to. +Tom and Sue like to play with chalk. They draw on the sidewalk and make shapes and colors. One day, they see a big box of chalk in the park. They run to the box and open it. Inside, there are many chalks of different sizes and colors. They are very happy and want to try them all. + +But the box is very heavy. Tom and Sue cannot lift it. They try to pull it, but it does not move. They try to push it, but it does not move. They try to roll it, but it does not move. They get tired and angry. They start to cry and yell. + +A man sees them and comes to help. He asks them what is wrong. They tell him they want the chalk, but the box is too heavy. The man looks at the box and sees a label. It says: "Property of the Art School. Do not touch." The man tells them the box is not theirs. It belongs to the art school. They cannot take the chalk. They have to put it back. + +Tom and Sue feel ashamed. They did not know the box was not theirs. They did not ask before they opened it. They say they are sorry and help the man close the box. The man tells them they should always ask before they take something that is not theirs. He says it is not nice to take what belongs to someone else. He says they can go to the art school and ask if they can borrow some chalk. Maybe they will let them. + +Tom and Sue learn their lesson. They say thank you to the man and walk to the art school. They hope they can get some chalk. But when they get there, they see a sign. It says: "Art School Closed. No Chalk Today." They are very sad and go home. They wish they had not taken the box. They wish they had used their own chalk. They wish they had been more careful and respectful. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play outside. They have a big ball and a small bike. They share the ball and the bike. They are friendly. + +One day, they see a mail truck. The mail truck stops at Tim's house. The mail man has a big bag. He takes out a letter and a box. He puts them on the porch. He smiles and waves at Tim and Sam. + +"Wow, you have mail!" Sam says. "What is in the box?" + +"I don't know," Tim says. "Maybe it is a toy. Let's go see." + +They spring to the porch. They look at the box. It has Tim's name on it. It is from his grandma. + +"Can I open it?" Tim asks. + +"Sure," Sam says. "It is your mail." + +Tim opens the box. He sees a book and a hat. He likes the book and the hat. He puts the hat on his head. He shows the book to Sam. + +"Look, it is a book about animals. I love animals. Thank you, grandma!" Tim says. + +"That is a nice book and a nice hat," Sam says. "But can I try the hat?" + +"No, it is my hat. Grandma gave it to me. You have your own hat," Tim says. + +"But I like your hat. It is blue and soft. My hat is red and hard. Please, let me try it," Sam says. + +He reaches for the hat. Tim pulls it away. They tug on the hat. They are not friendly. + +"Stop it! It is mine!" Tim says. + +"Give it to me! It is not fair!" Sam says. + +They hear a loud rip. The hat is torn. They look at the hat. They look at each other. They are sad and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Tim. I should not have taken your hat. It was your mail," Sam says. + +"I'm sorry, Sam. I should have shared my hat. You are my friend," Tim says. + +They hug. They are friendly again. + +They go inside. They show the hat to Tim's mom. She sees the rip. She is not mad. She is kind. + +"Don't worry, boys. I can fix the hat. It is just a small rip. Grandma will understand. She loves you both," she says. + +She takes the hat and a needle and a thread. She sews the hat. She makes it whole again. She gives it back to Tim. + +"Here you go, Tim. Your hat is good as new. You can wear it or share it. It is up to you," she says. + +Tim smiles. He looks at Sam. He has an idea. + +"Thank you, mom. You are the best. Sam, do you want to wear the hat? We can take turns. It is our hat," he says. + +Sam smiles. He nods. He puts the hat on his head. He likes the hat. He likes Tim. + +"Thank you, Tim. You are a good friend. Yes, we can take turns. It is our hat," he says. + +They go outside. They play with the ball and the bike. They wear the hat. They are happy. They are friendly. The end. +Tom and Sue wanted to play in the big park. But they had to cross the road with the cars and bikes. Mom said they could not go alone. She said it was too dangerous. She said they had to wait for her to come back from the shop. + +Tom and Sue were bored. They looked at the gate that led to the park. It was open. They saw the swings and the slide and the sandbox. They wanted to have fun. They did not want to wait. + +"Let's go, Sue," Tom said. "Mom will not know. We will be back soon." + +Sue was scared. She knew Mom said no. But she also wanted to play. She followed Tom to the gate. They ran across the road. They did not look for cars and bikes. + +They reached the park. They laughed and played. They forgot about Mom and the road. They had a lot of fun. + +But then they heard a loud horn. They turned and saw a big truck. It was coming fast. It was on the road where they crossed. They saw Mom. She was running. She was shouting. She was angry and scared. + +Tom and Sue were afraid. They ran back to the gate. They tried to cross the road. But the truck was too close. It stopped with a screech. It almost hit them. + +Mom reached them. She hugged them. She cried. She was glad they were safe. But she was also very mad. She told them they were naughty. She told them they could have been hurt. She told them they were not allowed to go to the park alone. She told them they had to go home. + +Tom and Sue were ashamed. They knew they did wrong. They said they were sorry. They walked home with Mom. They did not play in the park. They did not have fun. They learned their lesson. +Lily was very tired. She had played all day with her toys, her books and her cat. She rubbed her eyes and yawned. Her mouth was wide open and she made a funny noise. + +"Mama, I want to go to bed," she said. + +"Okay, my sweetie. Let's go upstairs and brush your teeth," Mama said. She picked up Lily and carried her to the bathroom. Lily brushed her teeth with her pink toothbrush and spat out the foam. + +"Good girl. Now let's put on your pajamas and read a story," Mama said. She helped Lily put on her soft pajamas with stars and moons. Then she took her to her bedroom and tucked her in her bed. She picked a book from the shelf and read to Lily in a calm voice. + +Lily listened to the story about a princess and a dragon. She liked the story, but she was too sleepy to pay attention. She yawned again and closed her eyes. She snuggled with her teddy bear and felt warm and cozy. + +"Good night, Lily. I love you," Mama said. She kissed Lily on the forehead and turned off the light. + +"Good night, Mama. I love you too," Lily said. She fell asleep and dreamed of happy things. +Tim and Lily were playing in the garden. They had a big box that they pretended was a telephone. They took turns to call each other and make funny noises. + +"Hello, this is Tim. Who is this?" Tim said into the box. + +"Roar! This is a fierce lion. I am hungry and I want to eat you!" Lily said, making her voice sound scary. + +Tim laughed and said, "No, you are not a lion. You are my sister. And you cannot eat me. I am too big and strong." + +Lily giggled and said, "OK, you are right. I am not a lion. I am your sister. And I love you. But can we play something else? I am bored of the telephone." + +Tim thought for a moment and said, "OK, let's play something else. Do you remember the game we played yesterday? The one with the ball and the hoop?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I remember. That was fun. Let's play that again." + +Tim and Lily put the box away and ran to get the ball and the hoop. They had a lot of fun playing together and forgot about the telephone. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play dress-up. They had many colorful clothes and hats and shoes to try on. They liked to show each other their style and say, "You look nice!" or "You look funny!" + +One day, they found a big box in the attic. It had more clothes and hats and shoes inside. They were very happy and started to take them out. But then they saw a spider on the box. It was big and black and hairy. They were very scared and screamed. + +"Go away, spider!" Lily said. "You are not nice!" + +"Leave us alone, spider!" Ben said. "You are not funny!" + +But the spider did not go away. It crawled closer and closer to them. They backed away and hugged each other. + +Then they heard a voice. It was Grandma. She came up the stairs and saw them. She saw the spider too. + +"Don't be afraid, children," Grandma said. "The spider is not here to hurt you. It is here to protect you." + +"Protect us?" Lily and Ben said. "How?" + +Grandma smiled and explained. "The spider is my friend. I keep it in the box to protect the clothes and hats and shoes from moths. Moths are bugs that eat fabric and make holes. The spider catches the moths and stops them from ruining the clothes and hats and shoes. The spider is very helpful and kind." + +Lily and Ben looked at the spider again. It did not look so scary anymore. It looked like it was doing a good job. + +"Thank you, spider," Lily said. "You are nice." + +"Sorry, spider," Ben said. "You are funny." + +The spider waved its legs and seemed to smile. + +Grandma hugged Lily and Ben and said, "I'm glad you learned something today. Sometimes, things that look different or scary are not bad. They are just doing their best to help and protect. We should not judge them by their appearance, but by their actions. That is the true style." + +Lily and Ben nodded and agreed. They learned a valuable lesson. They decided to share the clothes and hats and shoes with the spider and play dress-up together. They had a lot of fun and made a new friend. They were very happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to eat shrimp. They liked to dip them in sauce and bite their tails. One day, their mom took them to a big store where they sold many shrimp. She said they could pick some for dinner. + +Ben and Lily ran to the shrimp tank. They saw many shrimp swimming and jumping. They wanted to catch them all. They were restless and excited. They asked their mom for a big net. + +"Be careful, children," their mom said. "Don't hurt the shrimp or make a mess. And don't take more than you need." + +But Ben and Lily did not listen. They swung their net wildly and scooped up many shrimp. They laughed and shouted. They did not care about the other people or the shrimp. They made a big mess. Water splashed everywhere. Some shrimp fell on the floor. Some shrimp jumped out of the net. + +"Stop, children, stop!" their mom said. "You are being rude and greedy. Put some shrimp back in the tank. And say sorry to the store man." + +Ben and Lily felt ashamed. They realized they had been bad. They put some shrimp back in the tank. They said sorry to the store man. They said sorry to their mom. + +Their mom hugged them and said, "It's okay, children. I know you like shrimp. But you have to be respectful and thankful. You have to enjoy what you have, not what you want. And you have to share with others." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They learned their lesson. They took only a few shrimp for dinner. They thanked their mom and the store man. They went home and enjoyed their shrimp. They were happy and calm. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toy trucks in the yard. They have a lot of sand, rocks and leaves to load on their trucks. Sara has a purple truck and Ben has a blue one. + +"Look, Sara, I can load more rocks than you!" Ben says, as he piles up the rocks on his truck. + +"No, you can't, Ben. My truck is bigger and stronger than yours!" Sara says, as she loads more sand on her truck. + +They both try to load as much as they can, until their trucks are full and heavy. + +"Let's go to the market and sell our loads!" Sara says. + +"OK, but I will get a better price than you, because rocks are more valuable than sand!" Ben says. + +They push their trucks along the path, pretending to be drivers. They meet their friend Tom, who is playing with his toy bike. + +"Hi, Sara and Ben. Where are you going?" Tom asks. + +"We are going to the market to sell our loads. Do you want to buy some?" Sara asks. + +Tom looks at their trucks and smiles. + +"Sure, I will buy some. How much do you want for them?" Tom asks. + +Sara and Ben look at each other and think. + +"I want five cookies for my load of sand!" Sara says. + +"I want six cookies for my load of rocks!" Ben says. + +Tom thinks for a moment and nods. + +"OK, that's a fair price. Here are your cookies. Thank you for your loads!" Tom says. + +He gives them the cookies and takes some sand and rocks from their trucks. He puts them on his bike and rides away. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They have sold their loads and got some cookies. They sit down and eat their cookies together. + +"That was fun!" Sara says. + +"Yes, it was. Do you want to play again?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, let's play again. But this time, I want to load some leaves!" Sara says. + +They laugh and run back to their trucks. They load some leaves and start a new adventure. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play and share. One day, their mom made a big pie for them. She said, "This pie is for you, Tim and Kim. You can have one piece each after lunch. But you have to wait and be good." + +Tim and Kim nodded and smiled. They went to play with their toys. But Tim was very hungry. He wanted to eat the pie now. He thought, "I don't want to wait. I don't want to share. I want the whole pie for me." + +He sneaked into the kitchen and saw the pie on the table. It looked yummy and smelled sweet. He grabbed a fork and stabbed the pie. He took a big bite and stuffed it in his mouth. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" he cried. The pie was very hot. It burned his tongue and his lips. He dropped the fork and ran to the sink. He turned on the water and spat out the pie. + +Kim heard his cry and came to the kitchen. She saw the pie with a hole in it. She saw Tim with his mouth open and water running out. She was very angry. She said, "Tim, you are very rude! You bit the pie without asking. You did not wait. You did not share. You ruined the pie for me. Mom will be mad at you." + +Tim felt sorry and scared. He said, "I'm sorry, Kim. I was hungry. I wanted the pie. I did not know it was hot. Please don't tell mom." + +But Kim did not listen. She ran to mom and told her what Tim did. Mom came to the kitchen and saw the mess. She was very mad at Tim. She said, "Tim, you are very naughty! You bit the pie without permission. You did not wait. You did not share. You wasted the pie for everyone. You have to go to your room. You will not get any pie today. You will only get bread and water." + +Tim cried and begged. He said, "Please, mom. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry." + +But mom did not listen. She took him to his room and locked the door. She said, "You will stay here until dinner. You will think about what you did. You will learn to be patient and polite." + +Tim sat on his bed and sobbed. He felt his tongue and his lips hurt. He felt his stomach empty. He felt his heart sad. He wished he did not bite the pie. He wished he waited and shared. He wished he was not rude. He wished he could say sorry to Kim and mom. But it was too late. He bit the pie and he got a bad ending. +Lisa and Ben are friends. They like to draw with pastels. Pastels are soft and colorful. They make pretty pictures on paper. + +One day, Lisa and Ben go to the park. They bring their pastels and paper. They find a nice spot under a big tree. They start to draw. + +"Look, Ben, I made a flower," Lisa says. She shows him her picture. It has a yellow center and pink petals. + +"Wow, Lisa, that's very nice," Ben says. He shows her his picture. It has a blue sky and a green grass. + +They smile at each other. They are happy. + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog is brown and furry. He runs to Lisa and Ben. He sniffs their pastels. He thinks they are food. He grabs one with his mouth. He bites it. + +"Hey, stop that!" Lisa shouts. She tries to get her pastel back. But the dog is too strong. He runs away with it. + +Lisa is sad. She liked that pastel. It was her favorite. She looks at Ben. He has many pastels. He has the same color as the one the dog took. + +"Ben, can I have one of your pastels?" Lisa asks. "Please?" + +Ben looks at Lisa. He sees her sad face. He thinks for a moment. He likes his pastels. He does not want to give them away. But he also likes Lisa. He does not want her to be sad. + +"Okay, Lisa, you can have one of my pastels," Ben says. He picks one and gives it to her. "Here you go. It's the same color as the one the dog took." + +Lisa smiles. She takes the pastel. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are very kind. You are a good friend." + +Ben smiles too. He feels good. He says, "You're welcome, Lisa. You are a good friend too. Let's draw some more." + +They draw some more. They share their pastels. They make more pretty pictures. They are happy. + +The dog comes back. He has the pastel in his mouth. He spits it out. He does not like it. He thinks it is disgusting. He barks and runs away. + +Lisa and Ben laugh. They do not care about the dog. They have each other. They have their pastels. They have fun. +Ben and Mia were hungry. They wanted to eat something hot and yummy. Mom said she would make soup for them. She went to the kitchen and put some water, carrots, potatoes and chicken in a big pot. She turned on the fire and waited for the soup to boil. + +Ben and Mia followed Mom to the kitchen. They saw the pot on the fire. They smelled the soup. It smelled good. They wanted to taste it. They climbed on two chairs and reached for the pot. + +"Stop!" Mom said. "The soup is very hot. You can burn your mouth. And the pot is heavy. You can drop it and make a big mess. You have to wait until the soup is ready. Go play in the living room. I will call you when the soup is done." + +Ben and Mia did not listen to Mom. They wanted the soup now. They pulled the pot with their hands. The pot was too hot. They let go of the pot. The pot tipped over. The soup spilled on the fire. The fire made a loud noise. Smoke came out of the pot. The soup was gray and yucky. + +Mom ran to the fire. She turned it off. She grabbed a towel and wiped the soup. She was angry and scared. She looked at Ben and Mia. They were scared too. They knew they did something bad. + +"Ben and Mia, you were very naughty. You did not listen to me. You could have hurt yourself and the kitchen. You wasted the soup. Now we have nothing to eat. You have to say sorry and help me clean up. And you have to shut your mouth. No more soup for you today." Mom said. + +Ben and Mia said sorry to Mom. They helped her clean up the kitchen. They shut their mouth. They felt sorry and hungry. They wished they had listened to Mom. They learned their lesson. Next time, they would wait for the soup to be ready. +Sara and Ben are playing dress-up in their room. Sara finds a white veil in a box and puts it on her head. She feels like a princess and twirls around. + +"Look at me, Ben!" she says. "I am a princess and you are my prince!" + +Ben does not like the veil. He thinks it is too girly and boring. He wants to play with his cars and trucks. He feels uncomfortable in his suit and tie. + +"No, Sara, I don't want to be a prince," he says. "I want to play with my toys. Take off that veil. It is silly." + +Sara is hurt by Ben's words. She likes the veil and thinks it is pretty. She does not want to take it off. She thinks Ben is being mean and rude. + +"No, Ben, I won't take it off," she says. "I like the veil. It is not silly. You are silly. You don't know how to have fun." + +Sara and Ben start to argue. They raise their voices and say mean things to each other. They make a lot of noise and mess in their room. + +Their mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Sara and Ben fighting and the veil and the toys on the floor. She is not happy. + +"Stop it, Sara and Ben!" she says. "Why are you fighting? What is going on here?" + +Sara and Ben stop and look at their mom. They feel ashamed and sorry. They tell their mom what happened and why they are angry. + +Their mom listens and nods. She understands their feelings, but she also teaches them a lesson. + +"Sara and Ben, I know you like different things and that is okay," she says. "But you have to respect each other and share. You can't force each other to play what you want. You can't say hurtful things to each other. You are brother and sister and you should love each other." + +Sara and Ben nod and say sorry to their mom and to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to play something else that they both like. They put away the veil and the toys and clean up their room. They are happy again. +Sam and Mia were adventurous kids. They liked to explore new places and play with different things. One day, they found a video in the basement. It was a big black box with a shiny tape inside. They wondered what it was. + +They took the video to the living room and put it in the machine that played videos. They pushed the button and waited. The screen showed a picture of a forest with animals and people. They were happy and watched the video. + +But then, something bad happened. The video started to make a loud noise and smoke came out of the machine. The tape was burning! Sam and Mia were scared and ran to get their mom. She came and unplugged the machine and took the video out. She was angry and told them not to touch things they did not know. + +Sam and Mia felt sorry and said they were sorry. They did not mean to burn the video. They just wanted to see what it was. Mom hugged them and said she forgave them. She said they should be more careful and ask before they use things. She also said they could watch another video that was not burned. Sam and Mia nodded and thanked her. They learned their lesson and decided to be more adventurous outside, not inside. +Tim and Mia are twins. They like to play outside. But today, they cannot see anything. There is fog everywhere. It is cold and wet. + +"Let's dress up and go out," Tim says. He puts on his coat and hat. He finds his red ball. + +"No, Tim, we have to stay inside," Mia says. She is serious. She does not like fog. She thinks it is scary. She wants to play with her dolls. + +"Come on, Mia, it will be fun," Tim says. He pulls her hand. He does not listen to her. + +They go out the door. They walk in the fog. They cannot see their house. They cannot see their mom. They cannot see the road. + +"Tim, I want to go back," Mia says. She is scared. She cries. + +"OK, OK, let's go back," Tim says. He is sorry. He tries to find the way. + +But they are lost. They walk and walk. They do not know where they are. They hear a big noise. It is a car. It is coming fast. It does not see them. + +The car hits them. They fall down. They do not get up. They are hurt. They are gone. + +The fog is still there. It covers everything. It is silent. +Ben and Lily were twins who shared a room. They liked to look at the moon before they went to sleep. One night, they saw a big, round, yellow moon in the sky. + +"Wow, look at the moon!" Ben said. "It is so big and bright!" + +"Yes, it is!" Lily said. "Do you think the moon is happy?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it is. Maybe it likes to watch us sleep." + +They smiled and snuggled in their beds. They closed their eyes and tried to sleep. + +But then they smelled something smelly. It was coming from under their bed. They opened their eyes and saw a furry, green monster with big teeth and claws. + +"Roar!" the monster said. "I am hungry! I want to eat you!" + +Ben and Lily screamed and jumped out of their beds. They ran to the door and opened it. They saw their mom and dad in the hallway. + +"Mom! Dad! Help!" they cried. "There is a monster under our bed!" + +Their mom and dad rushed into their room. They looked under the bed and saw the monster. It was not a real monster. It was their dog, Rex, who had sneaked into their room and hid under their bed. He had eaten some cheese from the trash and his breath was smelly. + +"Rex, you naughty dog!" their dad said. "You scared Ben and Lily!" + +"Sorry, woof!" Rex said. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. + +Ben and Lily laughed and hugged Rex. They were not scared anymore. They said sorry to the moon for making noise. They kissed their mom and dad good night. They went back to their beds and fell asleep. The moon smiled and watched them sleep. +Lily liked to design things. She used paper, crayons, scissors and glue to make different shapes and colors. She made a fan with yellow and green paper. She cut out a circle and some triangles. She glued the triangles around the circle. She made a handle with a stick. She was very proud of her fan. + +She showed her fan to her friend Max. Max liked to play with cars and trucks. He did not like to design things. He said, "What is that? It looks silly." + +Lily felt sad. She said, "It is a fan. It can make wind. See?" She waved her fan in front of Max's face. Max felt the wind. He said, "It tickles. Stop it." + +Lily did not stop. She said, "My fan is not silly. It is mysterious. It can make magic. Watch." She waved her fan in the air. She said some words that she made up. She said, "Fan, fan, make a plan. Change Max into a can." + +Nothing happened. Max laughed. He said, "That is not magic. That is nonsense. You cannot change me into a can." + +Lily felt angry. She said, "Yes, I can. You are mean. You do not like my fan. You do not like me. Go away." + +Max felt sorry. He said, "I am sorry. I do like you. You are my friend. I was just joking. Your fan is nice. Can I try it?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Okay. You can try it. But be careful. It is mysterious. You never know what it can do." + +They took turns to wave the fan and say funny words. They pretended to make magic. They had fun. They forgot to be mad. They were happy. They liked to design things. They liked to play with cars and trucks. They liked each other. They were friends. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big pile of leaves and decided to jump in it. They had a lot of fun, throwing leaves in the air and making noises. + +But then, Lily felt something hard and cold under her foot. She looked down and saw a skull. It was white and had holes for eyes and teeth. Lily was very scared and started to tremble. She screamed and ran away from the pile. + +Tom heard her scream and came to see what was wrong. He saw the skull and was curious. He picked it up and looked at it. He said, "It's just a skull. It's not scary. It's from an animal that died a long time ago. Maybe a deer or a rabbit. See, it has horns and ears." + +Lily stopped running and looked at Tom. She saw that he was not afraid. He was smiling and holding the skull. He said, "Do you want to see it? It's cool. You can pretend it's a mask or a hat or a toy." + +Lily was still scared, but she was also curious. She walked slowly towards Tom and said, "Are you sure it's not scary? It looks scary." + +Tom said, "No, it's not scary. It's just a skull. It can't hurt you or bite you or chase you. It's just bones. Come on, I'll show you. It's fun." + +Lily trusted Tom and went closer to him. He gave her the skull and said, "Here, try it. Put it on your head and say 'boo'. It's funny." + +Lily did what Tom said. She put the skull on her head and said 'boo'. She felt silly and laughed. Tom laughed too. They both looked jolly and happy. + +They played with the skull for a while, making jokes and noises. They forgot their fear and had fun. They learned that some things are not scary if you look at them with curiosity and humor. They also learned that friends can help each other overcome their fears and have fun together. They were good friends who liked to play in the park. +One day, Sam and Mia went to the park with their dad. They saw an enormous truck with a big crane. The truck was carrying steel beams for a new building. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sam said. "The crane can lift the steel so high!" + +"I want to see too!" Mia said. She ran after Sam, but she did not see a rock on the ground. She tripped and fell. She dropped her teddy bear. + +"Ouch!" Mia cried. "I hurt my knee and I lost my teddy!" + +Sam heard Mia and ran back to her. He saw her teddy bear under the truck. He was scared. The truck was very loud and the steel was very heavy. + +"Mia, stay here. I'll get your teddy," Sam said. He crawled under the truck and grabbed the teddy bear. He was careful not to touch the steel. + +"Sam, come back!" Mia shouted. "The crane is moving!" + +Sam saw the crane swinging the steel beam over his head. He was very brave. He crawled out of the truck as fast as he could. He gave Mia her teddy bear and hugged her. + +"Are you okay?" Sam asked. + +"Yes, thank you, Sam. You are my hero," Mia said. + +Their dad saw what happened and ran to them. He was very proud of Sam and very relieved that they were safe. + +"Sam, Mia, you are very lucky. That was very dangerous. You should never go near the truck or the steel. Do you understand?" their dad said. + +"Yes, dad. We understand. We are sorry," Sam and Mia said. + +Their dad hugged them and kissed their heads. + +"Let's go to the swings. They are more fun and less scary," their dad said. + +"Okay, dad. We love you," Sam and Mia said. + +They went to the swings and had a happy time. They never went near the truck or the steel again. +Ben and Lily were playing on the raft in the lake. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. They had a big box with some old toys and shiny things inside. + +"Look, Lily, I found a necklace!" Ben said, holding up a string of beads. "It's so pretty!" + +"Wow, Ben, that's nice!" Lily said. "Can I see?" + +Ben gave her the necklace and she put it around her neck. She smiled and felt like a princess. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud splash and felt the raft shake. They looked around and saw a big fish jumping out of the water. It had sharp teeth and slimy scales. It looked angry and hungry. + +"Help, help!" Ben and Lily screamed. "There's a monster fish!" + +They grabbed the box and hugged each other. They were very scared. The fish jumped again and tried to bite the raft. It missed and landed back in the water. It made a disgusting noise. + +"Go away, go away!" Ben and Lily shouted. "You can't have our treasure!" + +The fish did not listen. It jumped again and again, making the raft shake more and more. Ben and Lily felt sick and dizzy. + +"Where is Mommy? Where is Daddy?" Lily cried. "We want to go home!" + +Ben and Lily did not know that their parents were watching them from the shore. They had a fishing rod and a net. They wanted to catch the fish and teach Ben and Lily a lesson. They thought it was funny to scare them a little bit. + +"Don't worry, kids, we're coming!" Mommy said. "We'll save you from the monster fish!" + +She threw the net over the fish and Daddy pulled it in. The fish was caught and stopped jumping. It looked sad and sorry. + +"See, kids, it's not a monster, it's just a fish!" Daddy said. "It was only playing with you!" + +Ben and Lily looked at the fish and felt sorry too. They did not think it was funny. They thought it was mean and disgusting. + +"Can we go back to the raft now?" Ben asked. "We don't like the fish." + +"Sure, kids, let's go back to the raft," Mommy said. "But first, let's take off that necklace. It's not a treasure, it's a trash!" + +She took off the necklace from Lily's neck and threw it in the trash can. It was old and dirty and smelled bad. + +"Yuck, yuck!" Lily said. "That's a disgusting necklace!" + +Ben and Lily learned their lesson. They decided to play with their own toys and not to look for treasure in the lake. They also decided to be nice to the fish and not to call it a monster. They had more fun on the raft without any trouble. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a small dog. The dog is brown and fluffy. It has a red collar. + +"Hello, doggy!" Lily says. She wants to pet the dog. She offers her hand to the dog. The dog sniffs her hand and wags its tail. + +"Can I pet the dog too?" Ben asks. He offers his hand to the dog. The dog barks and jumps on Ben. It bites his arm. Ben cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben says. "The dog hurt me!" + +Lily runs to Ben. She hugs him. She sees blood on his arm. + +"Ben, you are bleeding!" Lily says. "We need to find your mom!" + +Lily and Ben look for Ben's mom. They see her on a bench. She is reading a book. + +"Mom, mom, help!" Ben says. He shows her his arm. + +"Oh, Ben, what happened?" Ben's mom says. She sees the bite mark. She is worried. + +"A dog bit me, mom!" Ben says. "It was a small dog, but it was mean!" + +Ben's mom takes Ben to the car. She drives him to the doctor. The doctor cleans his wound and gives him a bandage. He also gives him a sticker. + +"Ben, you are very brave," the doctor says. "The dog was bad, but you are good." + +"Thank you, doctor," Ben says. He smiles. + +Lily comes to visit Ben. She brings him a toy. It is a big dog. It is white and soft. It has a blue collar. + +"Hello, Ben," Lily says. "I am sorry the dog bit you. I have a gift for you. It is a dog, but it is nice. It will not bite you." + +"Thank you, Lily," Ben says. He hugs the toy. He hugs Lily. "You are a good friend." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They play with the toy. They forget about the small dog. They are still friends. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with blocks and cars and dolls. But they do not like to share. They always fight over the toys. + +One day, Mom gives them a big cake. She says, "This is for both of you. You can cut it and eat it. But you have to be fair and nice." + +Tom and Lily look at the cake. It is round and brown and has white cream on top. It smells good. They want to eat it. + +But they do not agree on how to cut it. Tom says, "I want the big side. You can have the small side." Lily says, "No, I want the big side. You can have the small side." + +They start to pull the knife. They yell at each other. "I hate you!" "No, I hate you more!" + +Mom hears them. She is not happy. She comes to the kitchen. She sees the cake and the knife and the twins. She says, "Stop! What are you doing? You are being mean and greedy. You are not sharing. You are not being fair and nice." + +She takes the knife and the cake. She says, "You do not deserve this cake. You have to learn to get along. You have to say sorry to each other. And you have to hug and kiss." + +Tom and Lily feel bad. They do not want to lose the cake. They do not want to make Mom sad. They look at each other. They say, "Sorry." They hug and kiss. + +Mom smiles. She says, "That's better. Now you can have the cake. But you have to cut it in half. And you have to eat it with a fork. And you have to say thank you." + +Tom and Lily nod. They cut the cake in half. They see that the cake is thick and soft and yummy. They eat it with a fork. They say, "Thank you, Mom. Thank you, Tom. Thank you, Lily." + +They are happy. They do not fight. They do not hate. They share. They are fair and nice. +One day, a young boy named Tom found a big box in his room. He was very happy and curious. He wanted to see what was inside the box. He tried to open the box, but it was too hard. He asked his mom for help, but she was busy. He asked his dad for help, but he was at work. He asked his sister for help, but she was playing with her dolls. He felt sad and lonely. + +Then, he had an idea. He decided to turn the box into something fun. He used his crayons and stickers to draw and decorate the box. He made a window, a door, a roof, and a chimney. He cut out the window and the door with his scissors. He put a pillow and a blanket inside the box. He made a sign that said "Tom's House". He was very proud and happy. + +He invited his mom, his dad, and his sister to see his house. They were very surprised and impressed. They praised Tom for his creativity and imagination. They played with him in his house. They pretended to be a family of bears, or astronauts, or pirates. They had a lot of fun and laughter. Tom felt loved and happy. He thanked his mom, his dad, and his sister for playing with him. He hugged them and kissed them. He said he loved them very much. They said they loved him too. They said he was a very smart and sweet young boy. They said he made the best house ever. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play and talk. But they do not speak the same language. Anna speaks English and Ben speaks Spanish. They use their hands and faces to show what they mean. Sometimes they laugh and sometimes they get confused. + +One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. But there is a problem. There is a mean boy on the slide. He does not let anyone else go on the slide. He says, "This is my slide. Go away!" + +Anna and Ben feel helpless. They do not know how to make the mean boy leave. They look at their moms. Their moms do not understand the mean boy either. They do not speak his language. They try to talk to him, but he does not listen. He just shouts louder. + +Then, Anna has an idea. She whispers to Ben. She tells him to say something in Spanish. Ben nods. He goes to the mean boy and says, "Hola, amigo. ¿Quieres jugar con nosotros? Tenemos muchos juguetes." (Hello, friend. Do you want to play with us? We have many toys.) + +The mean boy is surprised. He stops shouting. He looks at Ben. He says, "¿Hablas español? ¿De dónde eres?" (You speak Spanish? Where are you from?) + +Ben smiles. He says, "Soy de México. Y ella es Anna. Ella habla inglés. Somos amigos." (I am from Mexico. And she is Anna. She speaks English. We are friends.) + +The mean boy is curious. He says, "¿Cómo se dice slide en español?" (How do you say slide in Spanish?) + +Ben says, "Se dice resbaladilla." (It is called resbaladilla.) + +The mean boy says, "¿Y cómo se dice toy en inglés?" (And how do you say toy in English?) + +Anna says, "It is called toy." (It is called toy.) + +The mean boy laughs. He says, "That is easy. Can I play with your toys?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, you can. But you have to share the slide with us and the other kids." + +The mean boy agrees. He says, "Okay, I will share. I am sorry for being mean. I did not have any friends here. I just moved from another country. I did not know how to talk to anyone." + +Anna and Ben say, "That is okay. We understand. We are happy to be your friends. We can teach you our languages and you can teach us yours. Language is fun. We enjoy learning new words." + +The mean boy smiles. He says, "Thank you. You are very nice. Language is fun. I enjoy learning new words too." + +They all go on the slide together. They have a lot of fun. They learn from each other. They become good friends. Their moms are proud of them. They say, "You are very smart and kind. You know how to solve problems and make friends. You are not helpless. You are helpful." +Tom and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big slide and run to it. Tom wants to go first, but Mia is faster. She climbs up the ladder and slides down. Tom is angry. He pinches Mia's arm and says, "That's not fair! I want to go first!" + +Mia cries and rubs her arm. She says, "Ow! That hurts! You are mean, Tom! Go away!" + +Tom feels bad. He says, "I'm sorry, Mia. I was just mad. Can we be friends again?" + +Mia looks at Tom. She sees that he is sorry. She says, "OK, Tom. We can be friends. But you have to be nice and share." + +Tom nods. He says, "OK, Mia. I will be nice and share. Do you want to go on the slide again?" + +Mia smiles. She says, "Yes, Tom. I do. But let's take turns, OK?" + +Tom and Mia hug and go to the slide. They take turns and have fun. + +But then they hear a loud roar. They turn around and see a big tiger. The tiger is fierce and hungry. It has escaped from the zoo. It sees Tom and Mia and wants to eat them. + +Tom and Mia are scared. They scream and run away. They look for a place to hide. They see a big tree and climb up. The tiger follows them and tries to reach them. It roars and scratches the tree. + +Tom and Mia hold each other and pray. They hope that someone will come and save them. They hope that the tiger will go away. They hope that they will be safe. +Lily and Sam are in the classroom. They are learning how to sing a song. The song is about a big red bus. Lily likes the song. She likes the bus. Sam likes the song too. He likes the wheels. + +The teacher says, "Are you ready to sing the song?" Lily and Sam nod. They are ready. The teacher plays the piano. Lily and Sam sing the song. They sing loud and clear. They sing with a smile. + +When they finish the song, the teacher says, "Very good, Lily and Sam! You sang the song very well!" The teacher is happy. The other children are happy too. They clap their hands. They applaud Lily and Sam. Lily and Sam feel proud. They say, "Thank you!" They bow to the other children. + +Lily and Sam are happy. They like to sing. They like to learn. They like the classroom. They like the teacher. They like the other children. They are friends. They hug each other. They say, "We did it!" They laugh. They are happy. +Ben and Lily liked to play on the ranch with their dad. They helped him feed the cows, the horses and the chickens. They also liked to ride the tractor and watch the sun go down. + +One day, dad told them he had a surprise for them. He said he had to go to town and get something. He told them to be good and wait for him. Ben and Lily wondered what the surprise was. They hoped it was something fun. + +They decided to play with their toys in the barn. They had a lot of toys, but their favorite was the big box of blocks. They liked to build towers, bridges and houses with the blocks. They also liked to add more blocks to make their creations bigger and better. + +They were having so much fun that they did not hear dad come back. He parked the truck outside the barn and opened the door. He had a big smile on his face and a big crate in his hands. He walked into the barn and called their names. + +"Ben, Lily, I have a surprise for you!" he said. + +Ben and Lily dropped their blocks and ran to him. They saw the crate and heard a soft sound inside. They looked at each other and then at dad. + +"What is it, dad?" they asked. + +Dad opened the crate and lifted something out. It was a small, brown, furry animal. It had floppy ears, a wet nose and a wagging tail. It licked dad's face and then looked at Ben and Lily. + +"It's a puppy!" dad said. "I got him from a friend who had too many. He needs a good home and a lot of love. Do you want him?" + +Ben and Lily gasped. They loved puppies. They had always wanted one. They ran to dad and hugged him and the puppy. The puppy licked their faces and made them giggle. + +"Thank you, dad! Thank you, thank you, thank you!" they said. + +"You're welcome, kids. You're welcome," dad said. "Now, we have to think of a name for him. How about Rex? Or Spot? Or Buddy?" + +Ben and Lily thought for a moment. Then they had an idea. + +"How about Block?" Ben said. + +"Block?" dad said. "Why Block?" + +"Because we like to play with blocks. And he's brown like a block. And he's soft like a block. And he's our new friend like a block," Lily said. + +Dad smiled. He liked their idea. He thought it was cute and clever. + +"Block it is, then," he said. "Welcome to the ranch, Block. You're part of the family now." + +Ben, Lily and dad hugged Block again. Block wagged his tail and barked happily. He was glad to have a home, a name and a lot of love. He was also glad to have a lot of blocks to play with. He liked to chew them, chase them and add them to his pile. He was a happy puppy on the ranch. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big boy with a fancy bike. The bike has shiny wheels and a loud horn. + +"Wow, look at that bike!" Tim says. "I want to ride it!" + +"No, Tim, that is not our bike. That is the big boy's bike. He will be mad if you touch it," Kim says. + +But Tim does not listen. He runs to the bike and tries to get on it. The big boy sees him and gets angry. He has big muscles and a mean face. + +"Hey, get off my bike, you little rat!" the big boy yells. He slaps Tim on the head and pushes him to the ground. +