diff --git "a/TinyStories_1910.txt" "b/TinyStories_1910.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1910.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +The people were gone, but the land stayed bright. It was like the wave had taken away all of the happiness and laughter, leaving only the light in its place. + +Sadly, the people never returned to the bright land. They were never seen again and the land remains bright, but empty and sad. +Once there was a girl named Rosy who wanted a new puzzle. She wanted a peaceful puzzle to do, but she was too young to buy one. One day Rosy was walking outside, when she realised she had seen a puzzle in the window of the shop. She wanted it, but knew that she could not buy it. So, in a moment of temptation, she decided to steal the puzzle. + +Rosy ran inside the shop, grabbed the puzzle from the window, and ran away as fast as she could! But then, she heard someone shouting after her. + +"Hey! Stop! Why did you take my puzzle?" asked the shopkeeper. + +Rosy stopped in her tracks. She was so scared, she couldn't speak. + +The shopkeeper said, "Why did you take my puzzle? You shouldn't steal. I thought you would be happy if I gave it to you, so here it is." + +Rosy was so relieved that she started to cry. She thanked the shopkeeper and ran home with her new puzzle. + +When she got home, Rosy put together her new puzzle and soon she had the most beautiful, peaceful puzzle to keep her busy. She thanked the kind shopkeeper in her heart and never stole again. +Once there was a small mouse who was very speedy. He liked to run around and explore his world. + +One day, he heard a sound coming from a stack of boxes by his nest. He felt curious, so he walked over very quick. To his surprise he saw a harmless little bug inside the stack. + +The harmless bug saw the speedy mouse and thought it was funny. They started to play together, running around in circles. The mouse was much faster though, so the bug had trouble keeping up. + +The mouse and the bug became good friends. Every day the mouse would come back to play and show the bug what he had found during his travels. Even when the mouse searched far away, he would always return with speed. +Once there was a bear who was very unorganized and messy. Everywhere he looked he saw clutter and it made him feel sad. One day, he decided to organize his room. He tried really hard to put everything neat and tidy. + +Suddenly he found a mysterious mirror. It was very shiny and he couldn't believe he had never seen it before. He stopped organizing and started looking closer. He saw he had bright eyes, a soft nose and a happy smile! He was so happy with what he saw that he decided to keep the mirror in his room. + +The bear kept organizing and soon he had everything tidy and neat. Whenever he felt unorganized or lonely, he always looked in his mirror and smiled. The mysterious mirror had become a very important part of his life. +Once upon a time there was a red friend. He lived in a bright house and was always happy. One day, the friend decided to open the door and go outside. He was so excited as he wanted to explore the world! + +On his solo adventure, the friend went to a spooky, dark woods. He went deeper into the woods, where he stumbled upon a big, red door. He was tempted to open the door, and against his better judgment, the red friend opened it. + +Suddenly, a loud noise came from the door, and it made the red friend very scared. He was trembling with fear. He turned to run away, but it was too late! Out of the door came a monster, scaring the friend away. + +The red friend had to run away from the woods. Sadly, he never got to see the world beyond the door and the happy life he once had. +Once upon a time there was an enormous bird. She had a beak that was very big and bright eyes. + +One day the bird was walking near a river when she heard a sound. It was a person! They were making a joke. The bird cocked her head to one side and listened. The person said: "Knock knock!" + +The bird was puzzled. She didn't know the right word to say in order to make the joke work. After a while, the person said: "Chicken!" + +The bird was very upset. She could not understand why the person had said the word 'chicken'. She flew away in a hurry, not wanting to risk being hurt by the person. + +The bird flew over the vast green fields and soon forgot about the joke. All she heard were the chirping of the birds and the sound of the trees in the wind. +Once upon a time there were two friends: Pat and Sam. They were walking together in a park. + +"Look, Pat!" said Sam. "There's a big rail right there!" + +Pat looked where Sam was pointing. He saw a big rail that crossed over the whole park. + +"Let's ring it," Pat said excitedly. + +But Sam refused. "No way," he said. "We shouldn't ring the rail, it's too loud." + +Pat was disappointed, but he listened to Sam. So instead, Pat and Sam went to the park's snack bar. + +"Let's get something delicious to eat," Pat said. + +Sam agreed. So Pat and Sam went back home with a bag full of treats. + +The moral of the story is that you should always respect other people's wishes. Even if you really want to do something, if your friend says no, you should respect that. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was only three and knew very few words. She was talking to her Mom and made a promise to her. She said, "I promise I will be good." + +Her Mom smiled and said, "That's great! Now let's go outside and have some fun!" + +The little girl was very excited. She put on her shoes and followed her Mom outside. It was a very hot day and the sun was beaming down. The little girl wanted to go play in the wild. + +Her Mom said, "Go ahead, but be sure to stay where I can see you." + +The little girl was so happy she ran off and started exploring. She ran around and around, exploring the wild. Her Mom watched from a nearby spot and smiled. + +The little girl was so excited about keeping her promise that she kept running and playing until it was time to go inside. She was tired and sweaty, but she was so proud of herself for keeping her promise. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Jake. Sam and Jake loved to play together outside in the sunshine. One day, when Sam and Jake were playing outside together, Sam saw something red and shiny in the grass. He decided to grab it. + +It was a shiny red apple. Sam was very excited and started to bite into the apple. + +But then Jake said, "Hey, that's not yours. You should not grab things that don't belong to you!" + +Sam felt embarrassed and put the apple back in the grass. Then he said to Jake, "You're right! We should be nice and share our sunshine with everyone." + +From that day on, Sam and Jake always shared their sunshine with everyone. They shared their joy and kindness with everyone. They taught everyone the important lesson that it's better to share the sunshine than to grab things that don't belong to us. +Once upon a time, there was a small garden full of delicate plants. There was a bird, and a bee, and a little rabbit. All the different creatures lived in peace, sharing the garden's soil. + +One day, the rabbit was hopping around and looking for something to eat. He saw something bright and shiny in the soil, and he decided to go have a closer look. + +The rabbit said, "What is this? What is it doing here?" + +The bee flew up and said, "It is a delicate flower, my friend. I think it needs our help to survive!" + +The rabbit and the bee decided to share their soil, and soon the flower was happy and healthy. The bunny and the bee smiled and danced around the garden in joy. They were happy to share and to make the garden beautiful. +Mandy was so lonely. She had no one to play with. She went outside and found a big, empty truck. It had a mattress in the back so she hopped in and lay down on it. + +Next, she heard a loud noise. It was the truck driver, loading things into the truck. He didn't know Mandy was there! Mandy was scared and hid under the mattress. + +The truck driver finished loading the truck and drove away. Mandy was so relieved when it was quiet again. She rolled around on the mattress and laughed. + +Mandy spent all day riding in the truck, playing on the mattress. When nightfall came, the truck stopped in a new town and Mandy hopped out of the truck. She waved goodbye to the truck driver and went on her way. + +Mandy was no longer lonely. She had a fun adventure in the truck, and now she had a story to tell! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Suzy. She was three-years-old and loved sweets. Every day, her mom would bring her to the store to get sweets like candy and sugar. + +One day, the mom said to Suzy, “Let’s go buy a special treat. Something perfect just for you!†So the mom and Suzy went to the store. They hurried over to the sugar section and Suzy’s mom said, “Suzy, which one do you want?†+ +Suzy looked around and spotted a perfect sugar bowl. It was just the right size to fit in her hands! She happily exclaimed, “That one! I want that sugar bowl!†So the mom bought the bowl for Suzy and she kept it in her room. + +Every day, Suzy would look at her special bowl. One day, she put her hand inside and it fit perfectly! She was so happy to have the perfect sugar bowl. + +From then on, Suzy was always excited to get sweets. Every time she opened the sugar bowl, she remembered the day she went to the store and got it. It was perfect, just like her mom said. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a healthy dog named Max. Max loved to gather sticks and play with his friends. One day, Max and his friends wanted to play a new game. They decided to play "police" and catch the bad guys. + +Max and his friends gathered in the park to start their game. Max was the police dog, and his friends were the police officers. They ran around, looking for bad guys to catch. They caught some naughty cats and put them in a pretend jail. Max and his friends had so much fun playing police. + +At the end of the day, Max and his friends learned that it is good to help others and keep their town safe. They learned that being a police officer is a big job, and they should always be kind and helpful to everyone. The moral of the story is to be helpful and kind, just like Max and his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a large, friendly dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to play with the kids in his town. They would run and laugh all day long. Buddy felt very happy with the youth. + +One sunny day, Buddy and the kids went to the park. They played catch with a big red ball. Buddy would fetch the ball and bring it back to the kids. They had so much fun! But then, Buddy lost the ball. It went far away, and he couldn't find it. + +Buddy and the kids looked for the ball. They looked under the trees and behind the bushes. At last, they found the large red ball near the pond. Buddy and the kids were so happy! They played and laughed until the sun went down. Buddy loved his youth friends and never wanted to lose them. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey named Momo. Momo lived in a big tree with his family. He loved to play with his friends all day. One day, Momo saw a big, dark cave. He felt anxious, but he wanted to see what was inside. + +Momo entered the cave slowly. It was very dark and he could not see well. He heard a loud noise and got scared. The noise was coming from a big bear who was upset. The bear did not like when others entered his cave. + +Momo was so scared, he ran out of the cave as fast as he could. He ran back to his tree and told his family about the bear. His family told him not to enter the cave again. Momo learned to listen to his feelings and be careful. He was happy to be safe with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a big, soft pillow that he loved very much. Every night, he would hug his pillow and go to sleep. One day, Tim saw a small, helpless bird outside his window. The bird could not fly and was very sad. Tim wanted to help the bird, so he took his pillow outside. + +Tim said to the bird, "Don't worry, I will help you." He put the pillow under the bird, hoping it would make the bird feel better. But the bird just stared at the pillow and did not know what to do. Tim tried to show the bird how to use the pillow, but the bird still could not fly. + +As Tim was trying to help the bird, a big, mean cat saw them. The cat wanted to eat the bird. Tim tried to stop the cat, but he was too small and the cat was too big. The cat ate the bird and left Tim all alone with his pillow. Tim was very sad and went back inside his house, hugging his pillow and crying. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there were two competitive rabbits, Tom and Tim. They loved to race each other. One day, they wanted to see who was the fastest. They set up a race to see who could win. + +As they started the race, they did not see a trap in the path. Tom and Tim were running so fast that they did not notice it. Suddenly, Tom got caught in the trap. Tim stopped and saw Tom in the trap. He wanted to help, but he did not know how. + +Tim went to find help, but when he came back, Tom was gone. He had vanished. Tim was very sad because he could not find his friend. The race was not important anymore. Tim learned that being competitive was not always good, and he missed his friend Tom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite book that she loved to read. The book was full of fun stories about animals and their adventures. Lily felt calm when she read her book. + +One day, Lily's book disappeared. She looked everywhere for it. She looked under her bed, in her toy box, and behind the couch. But the book was nowhere to be found. Lily felt sad without her book. + +Lily's mom saw her looking for the book. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. We will find your book." They looked together, and soon they found it under a pile of clothes. Lily was so happy! She hugged her mom and went back to reading her book, feeling calm and happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a big ship. The ship was very fast. It could go across the water so quickly. Everyone loved the fast ship. + +One day, a little fish saw the ship. The fish wanted to play with the ship. So, the fish swam up to the ship and gave it a little slap with its tail. The ship felt the slap and stopped. + +The fast ship and the little fish became friends. They played together in the water every day. The fish would slap the water and the ship would go fast. They were very happy and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big, expensive house. In the house, lived a little boy named Tim and his mom. Tim loved to eat waffles for breakfast every day. + +One morning, Tim's mom made him a big, yummy waffle. Tim was so happy. He sat at the table and began to chew his waffle. It was so tasty that he chewed and chewed, enjoying every bite. + +After Tim finished his waffle, he gave his mom a big hug. He said, "Thank you, Mom, for the best waffle ever!" Tim's mom smiled and hugged him back. They both knew that their expensive house was filled with love and yummy waffles. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to play outside in the sun. She saw many amazing things in her yard. + +One day, Lily saw a big tree with red apples. She wanted to pick the apples. She asked her friend, Tom, "Can you help me pick the apples?" + +Tom said, "Yes, let's pick the apples together!" They picked many apples and put them in a basket. They were happy and shared the apples with their friends. + +In the end, Lily and Tom became the best of friends. They played together every day and picked more amazing things from the trees and the ground. Everyone loved their apples and they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to help his mom. She was cleaning the kitchen. Tim saw a big drain. The drain had dirty water in it. He thought it was important to make the water go away. + +Tim tried to make the water go down the drain. He pushed and pushed, but the water did not move. He felt sad. Then, he saw a cup. He had an idea. + +"Mom, can I use this cup to take the water out?" Tim asked. His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can try." Tim used the cup to take the water out of the drain. He worked hard and finally succeeded. The drain was clean and dry. + +His mom was so happy. She hugged Tim and said, "Thank you for helping me. You did a great job!" Tim felt proud and knew he had done something important. +One day, a girl named Lily went to the store with her mom. They wanted to buy cocoa. Lily was very calm on the way there. When they got to the store, they saw a big box. Lily's mom said, "Let's reveal what's inside the box!" + +Lily opened the box and found a lot of cocoa. She was very happy. She said, "Look, mom! We found the cocoa!" Her mom smiled and said, "Good job, Lily!" + +They took the cocoa home and made hot cocoa to drink. Lily and her mom sat by the fire, feeling warm and calm. They enjoyed their cocoa and had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a baby bird named Blue. Blue lived in a big tree with his family. The tree was in a park with many other trees. Blue had a mom, a dad, and two brothers. They all loved each other very much. + +One day, Blue's mom said, "Blue, it is time for you to learn to fly on your own." Blue was scared. He did not want to fly on his own because the wind was harsh. But his mom said, "You can do it! I believe in you." + +Blue took a deep breath and jumped from the tree. The wind was strong, but Blue tried his best. He flapped his wings as hard as he could. At first, he fell a little, but then he started to fly! Blue was so happy. He flew back to his mom and said, "I did it! I can fly on my own!" + +Blue's mom and dad were very proud of him. They knew that he was brave and strong. From that day on, Blue loved to fly on his own. He would fly all around the park with his brothers, and they would have lots of fun together. + +And so, Blue learned that even when things are scary, he could do it if he tried his best. He was not a baby bird anymore. He was a big, strong bird who could fly on his own. And his family was always there to love and support him, no matter what. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big, shiny watch. He liked the watch very much. It was a foolish watch because it did not tell the right time. But Tim did not care. He enjoyed looking at the watch and showing it to his friends. + +Tim went to his best friend, Sue. "Look at my watch!" he said. Sue looked at the foolish watch and smiled. "It's very nice, Tim," she said. "But it doesn't tell the right time." Tim said, "I know, but I still enjoy it." + +Tim and Sue played with the watch all day. They pretended it was a magic watch that could do anything. They had a lot of fun with the foolish watch. In the end, they learned that it doesn't always matter if something is perfect, as long as you enjoy it. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys and sing songs. One day, Tim found a big oyster on the beach. He was very excited and showed it to his mom and dad. + +Tim's mom and dad decided to record Tim singing a song with the oyster. They got a camera and said, "Tim, hold the oyster and sing your favorite song." Tim was so happy! He held the oyster and sang a fun song about the sun and the sea. + +After they recorded the song, Tim, his mom, and his dad watched the video. They all laughed and clapped. The oyster made Tim's song even more special. They had a jolly time, and Tim knew he would always remember the day he sang with the oyster. +Once upon a time, there was a blue sheep. The sheep lived on a big farm with other sheep. They liked to eat grass and play in the sun. + +One day, the blue sheep felt sad. It did not want to play or eat. The blue sheep was suffering because it missed its friend, the yellow sheep. The yellow sheep had gone to another farm far away. + +The blue sheep's friends saw it was sad. They all came together and gave the blue sheep a big hug. The blue sheep felt better and started to play again. The blue sheep knew that even if the yellow sheep was far away, they were still friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to play with his toy soldiers. He lined them up and made them march. They marched high and low, all around his room. Tim loved to watch them march and he would repeat it over and over again. + +As Tim played, his friend Sam came over. Sam saw the toy soldiers and said, "Wow! Can I play too?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes! Let's make them march and repeat it!" So, Tim and Sam played together, making the toy soldiers march high and low. + +After a while, they got tired and sat down. Tim looked at Sam and said, "That was fun! Let's play again tomorrow." Sam agreed, "Yes, let's do it again!" They both smiled, knowing they would have another fun day with their toy soldiers, marching and repeating their steps. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the park. It was a cold day, so she wore her warm coat. As she walked, she saw a small bird sitting on a vine. The bird looked cold and hungry. + +Lily asked the bird, "Are you cold? I can recommend a warm place to stay." The bird chirped and nodded. So, Lily took the bird to her house where it was warm and cozy. + +Inside the house, the bird was happy and warm. Lily's mom gave the bird some food. The bird said "Thank you!" and they all became friends. The bird stayed with Lily and her family, and they all had fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a purple cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to print pictures of her friends. One day, she found a tall pole in the park. She had a fun idea. + +Kitty called her friend, Doggy. "Doggy, come to the park. I have a fun idea with the pole!" Doggy ran to the park, excited to see what Kitty had planned. + +When Doggy got to the park, Kitty showed him the pictures she printed. They used the pictures to decorate the tall pole. They laughed and had fun, making the pole look pretty with their friends' faces. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big bull. The bull was very sad and miserable. He had no friends to play with. He lived on a farm with many other animals, but none of them wanted to be his friend. + +One day, the bull saw a little car on the road near the farm. The car went "zoom, zoom, zoom" as it raced by. The bull thought it looked like so much fun. He wanted to zoom too! + +The next day, the bull tried to zoom like the car. He ran very fast across the farm, going "zoom, zoom, zoom!" The other animals saw him and thought it was fun. They all started to zoom with the bull. The bull was not miserable anymore. He had many friends to zoom with and they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a girl named Sue went to the farm with her mom. They saw many animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. Sue saw a big bull. The bull was not ordinary. It was very big and had long horns. + +Sue asked her mom, "Why is the bull so big?" Her mom said, "This bull is special. Wait and see what happens later." Sue was excited to find out. + +Later, they saw the bull again. This time, the bull was doing something amazing. It was jumping high over a fence! Sue and her mom clapped and laughed. The bull was not ordinary at all, it was very special. +Once upon a time, in a small park, there was a swing. The swing was dirty because no one played with it for a long time. One sunny day, a little girl named Lily and a little boy named Tom went to the park to play. + +Lily and Tom saw the dirty swing and wanted to play on it. But there was only one swing, and they both wanted to swing at the same time. They started to argue, making the park not quiet anymore. A wise old owl, who lived in a tree nearby, heard the noise and decided to help them. + +The wise old owl told Lily and Tom to take turns on the swing. They listened to the owl and started to take turns. Lily and Tom learned to share and became good friends. The park became quiet and happy again. The moral of the story is that sharing makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Ben. Ben loved honey. He would eat honey every day. One day, Ben found a big honey pot in the woods. He was very happy. + +Ben wanted to eat the honey, but the pot was stuck in a tree. He tried to pull the pot out, but it was too hard. Then, he saw a strong, big bear named Bob. Ben asked, "Can you help me pull the honey pot out of the tree?" + +Bob agreed to help Ben. They both pulled and pulled the honey pot together. Finally, the honey pot came out of the tree. Ben was very happy and said, "Thank you, Bob!" + +They both sat down to eat the honey. But, when they tasted it, the honey was spicy! They both laughed and said, "This is funny honey!" Ben and Bob became good friends and shared the spicy honey with other animals in the woods. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big cat named Tom. Tom was a brilliant cat who loved to play with his friends. One sunny day, Tom was playing with his best friend, a little dog named Max. + +As they were playing, Max started to sneeze. "Achoo!" Max said. Tom asked, "Max, why do you sneeze?" Max looked at Tom and said, "I don't know, Tom. I think I have a cold." + +Tom and Max decided to go to the town's doctor to help Max feel better. The doctor gave Max some medicine and told him to rest. Soon, Max stopped sneezing and felt better. Tom and Max went back to playing in the town, happy and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to celebrate her birthday with her friends. One day, she invited her friends Tom and Sue to her party. + +At the party, they played games and had fun. Tom told a joke that made everyone laugh. But then, Sue fell down and got upset. She started to cry. + +Lily went to Sue and said, "Don't be upset, Sue. Let's celebrate together and have fun!" Sue smiled and they all continued to play and enjoy the party. They danced, ate cake, and had a great time. And they all became best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was an original dog, because he had a big spot on his head that looked like a star. Max loved to eat all kinds of food. One day, Max found a big box full of food in the park. He was very happy and wanted to eat it all. + +Max did not know that the food did not belong to him. It belonged to a big bear named Bob. Bob was having a party with his friends and had left the food in the park for a moment. Max started to eat the food, but then he saw something big and scary coming towards him. + +It was Bob the bear! Max knew that the food did not belong to him, and he felt bad. He decided to give the food back to Bob. Bob was happy to see that Max was being a good dog. Max learned that it is important to only take what belongs to you. In the end, Bob shared some of his food with Max, and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet bottle. The bottle was very pretty. It was blue and shiny. The bottle lived in a big kitchen with many friends. They were all happy together. + +One day, the bottle was full. It was full of sweet juice. The juice was red and yummy. The bottle wanted to share the juice with its friends. So, the bottle asked its friends if they wanted some juice. + +All the friends said yes. They were very happy. The bottle shared the sweet juice with them. They all drank the juice and smiled. The bottle was happy too. They all had a great time together. +One day, a little boy named Tim saw a sad man. The man was a thief, but he did not want to be bad anymore. Tim walked up to the man and asked, "Why are you sad?" + +The man looked at Tim and said, "I am a thief, but I want to be good. I don't know how to be good." Tim thought for a moment and then nodded his head. He had an idea. + +Tim said, "You can help me give food to people who need it. That is a good thing to do." The thief nodded and they both went to give food to others. They worked together and made many people happy. The thief was not sad anymore, and he was not a thief any longer. He had a new friend, and they did good things together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with her toys and stuff. One day, while playing, she found a weird-looking toy. It was like nothing she had ever seen before. It had a big head, tiny arms, and a long tail. + +Sue played with the weird toy all day long. She took it with her everywhere she went. She showed it to her friends, and they all thought it was fun. They played together, making up stories about the toy and its adventures. + +As the day went on, Sue started to realize that the weird toy was special. It was not just any toy. It was a toy that brought her and her friends closer together. They laughed and played, and Sue knew that she had found something truly amazing in her pile of stuff. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a cheap toy car. It was red and shiny. Tim wanted to play with it, but it needed a battery. He went to his mom and asked, "Mom, can I have a battery for my car?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim. Let's look in the drawer." They found a battery and put it in the toy car. The car started to move and made Tim very happy. + +Tim played with his car all day long. When it was time for bed, he didn't want to leave it. His mom said, "Tim, it's time to sleep. You can play with your car again tomorrow." Tim gave his car a hug and went to bed. He dreamed of more fun with his car the next day. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a white cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play with her friend, a little person named Tim. One day, Tim found a big piece of paper. Tim had a fun idea. + +"Fluffy, let's fold the paper and make a toy!" said Tim. Fluffy was very happy and meowed. Tim and Fluffy started to fold the paper. They folded and folded until they made a paper boat. + +Tim and Fluffy took the paper boat outside. They put it in a small pool of water. The boat floated and they clapped. The sun was shining, and they played all day. They knew they would always remember the day they made the paper boat. +One day, a dog named Bow saw a police car. Bow was a good dog and always wanted to help. He felt safe when the police were around. Bow wanted to be friends with the police, so he went to the car. + +Bow saw a police man and said, "Hello, I am Bow. I want to help you." The police man smiled and said, "Thank you, Bow. We need help to find a lost cat. Can you help us?" Bow was very happy and said, "Yes, I will help you find the cat." + +They looked for the cat together. Bow used his nose to find the cat. After some time, Bow found the cat in a tree. The police man was very happy. He said, "Good job, Bow! You made the cat safe. You are a good helper." Bow was proud and knew he made a new friend. +One day, a player named Tom went to the park to play. He saw a big ball and thought it would be fun to play with it. Tom was very good at carrying the ball. He liked to carry it up and down the park. + +Tom had a friend named Sue. Sue was a little bit crazy, but she was fun to play with. She liked to jump and run around the park with Tom. They would play with the big ball together, and Sue would carry it too. + +One day, Tom and Sue played a game with the big ball. They would carry the ball and see who could run the fastest. Tom and Sue had so much fun playing with the big ball, and they were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely carpet. The carpet was red and soft. It could sail in the sky like a big bird. One day, a boy named Tom found the carpet in his room. He was very happy. + +Tom and the carpet became best friends. They would sail high in the sky together. They saw big trees, pretty flowers, and happy animals. Tom and the carpet had lots of fun. + +One day, they sailed to a big park. There were kids playing and laughing. Tom and the carpet played with the kids all day. They all had a great time. The lovely carpet made everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to stand outside and look at the moon. Every night, he would put on his tight hat and go out to see the big, bright moon. + +One night, Tim saw a little cat stuck in a tree. The cat was scared and wanted to get down. Tim wanted to help, but the tree was too tall. He thought, "Maybe the moon can help me save the cat." So, he asked the moon for help. + +The moon heard Tim's wish and sent down a long, soft rope. Tim tied the rope around the tree and pulled it tight. With the help of the moon's rope, Tim saved the little cat. The cat was so happy and thanked Tim. From that day on, Tim learned that if you are kind and ask for help, good things will happen. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom liked to play all day. One day, Tom saw his mom go to work. She was sad because she had to leave Tom at home. + +Tom had an idea. He would call his friend, dog Max, to come and play with him. Max came and they played all day. They had lots of fun. But, they made a big mess in the house. + +When Tom's mom came back from work, she saw the mess. She was very sad and angry. Tom felt bad for making his mom sad. The moral of the story is to always keep the house clean and not make a mess when mom is at work. +Once upon a time, in a little town, there lived a boy named Tom. Tom was a very helpful boy. He loved to carry things for his mom and dad. One day, his mom asked him to carry a jar of powder to their neighbor's house. + +Tom held the jar very carefully. He did not want to drop it. As he walked, he saw a little cat stuck in a tree. Tom wanted to help the cat, but he did not know what to do. He thought about the jar of powder in his hands. He knew he could not leave it, but he also wanted to help the cat. + +Tom decided to ask his friend, Lily, for help. Lily was very smart and kind. She helped Tom carry the jar of powder to their neighbor's house. Then, they both went back to help the little cat. Together, they climbed the tree and saved the cat. + +The cat was so happy and thanked Tom and Lily. Tom learned that it is good to help others, but sometimes we need help too. The moral of the story is that it is okay to ask for help when we need it. +One day, a restless little dog named Max went for a walk. Max liked to see new things and make new friends. Today, he saw a strip of grass that looked like a fun place to play. + +Max saw a little girl named Lily playing on the strip of grass. Max went up to Lily and said, "Hi! I'm Max. Can I play with you?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes! Let's play together, Max!" + +Max and Lily played on the strip of grass all day. They ran and jumped and had so much fun. Max was not restless anymore. He was happy to have a new friend and a fun place to play. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a bossy cat named Tom. Tom liked to tell everyone what to do. He had a friend named Ben, who was a little mouse. One day, Tom told Ben to bring him a dish of food. Ben did not like to be told what to do, but he did it anyway. + +"Here is your dish," said Ben. Tom ate the food quickly, but he did not say thank you. Ben felt sad. He wished his friend was not so bossy. + +The next day, Tom was hungry again. He told Ben to bring him another dish of food. This time, Ben said, "No, I will not. You are too bossy." Tom was surprised. He did not want to lose his friend. He thought about what he had done and felt regret. + +"I am sorry, Ben," said Tom. "I will not be bossy anymore." From that day on, Tom and Ben were the best of friends, and they shared their dishes of food together. +One day, a playful dog named Max went for a walk. He saw a big tree and sniffed around it. Max found something new on the ground. It was a small bag of oats. Max picked it up and took it home. + +At home, Max showed the oats to his best friend, a little girl named Lily. She said, "Max, what did you find? Let's taste it!" They opened the bag and tasted the oats. They were yummy and made them happy. + +Max and Lily decided to share the oats with their friends. They went to the park and met a squirrel named Sam. Max said, "Sam, taste these oats!" Sam tasted the oats and loved them too. They all played together in the park, and had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a big, round ball that was her favorite toy. Mia loved to play with her ball all day long. One day, while she was playing, she saw a brilliant light in the sky. She looked up and saw a big, shiny star. Mia wanted to touch the star, so she asked her mom for help. + +"Mom, can you help me touch the star?" Mia said. Her mom sighed and said, "Oh, Mia, that star is too far away. We can't touch it." Mia felt sad, but she put her ball on her shoulder and kept playing. + +As the day went on, the sky grew darker and the star seemed to get closer. Mia thought maybe now she could touch it. She tried to jump as high as she could, but she still couldn't reach the star. Mia's ball rolled away while she was jumping. + +Mia looked for her ball, but it was gone. She felt very sad and started to cry. Her mom came over and hugged her, but the ball was still lost. The brilliant star in the sky seemed to laugh at Mia, and she knew she would never touch it or find her ball again. +Once upon a time, there were two twins named Tim and Tom. They looked the same and liked to play in the mud. One day, they became very filthy from playing. They had mud all over their clothes, hands, and faces. + +Their mom saw them and said, "Oh no! You two are so filthy! You need a bath right away!" Tim and Tom didn't want to take a bath, so they ran away to hide. They went to their favorite hiding spot, behind the big tree in their yard. + +As they hid, a magic bunny appeared. The bunny saw how filthy the twins were and said, "I can help you get clean!" The bunny waved its paw, and all the mud disappeared from the twins. They were clean again! + +Tim and Tom thanked the magic bunny and went back to their mom. She was so happy to see them clean. From that day on, the twins always remembered to wash up after playing in the mud. And sometimes, they would see the magic bunny watching them from behind the big tree. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man. He had a big cake. He wanted to share it with his friend. They planned to discuss how to share the cake. + +The wealthy man and his friend sat down. They talked about the cake. The friend said, "I want more." The wealthy man said, "No, I want more." They did not agree. + +They kept talking about the cake. They got mad at each other. They did not share the cake. The cake went bad. They both were sad. +Once upon a time, in a small camp, there lived a fragile bird named Mark. Mark had a tiny nest high up in a tree. He loved to fly around the camp and sing to his friends. + +One sunny day, Mark met another bird named Sally. Sally said, "Hi, Mark! Do you want to play with me?" Mark was happy and replied, "Yes, let's play together!" They played near the camp, chasing each other and singing songs. + +As they played, they saw a big, scary cat. The cat wanted to catch the fragile birds. Mark and Sally flew up to their nests to hide. They were safe in their nests, and the cat went away. The two friends were happy and continued to play and sing in their camp. +One day, a small girl named Lily found a modest box. The box had numbers on it. Lily liked numbers very much. She wanted to know what was inside the box. She tried to open it, but it was locked. + +Lily asked her friend, Tom, "Do you know how to open this box?" Tom looked at the box and saw the numbers. He thought for a moment and said, "Maybe you need to say the right number to open it." + +Lily and Tom tried many numbers. They said "one", "two", "three", and more. Finally, they said "ten" and the box opened. Inside the box, there were many toys with numbers on them. Lily and Tom played with the toys and had lots of fun. They were happy that they found the right number to open the box. +One day, a creative girl named Lucy wanted to test her new paint set. She thought about what to paint. She looked at her face in the mirror and had a fun idea. + +Lucy painted her face with many colors. She made a big yellow sun on her forehead and blue water on her cheeks. She showed her mom and dad her new face. They smiled and said it was very pretty. + +The next day, Lucy went to school. She saw her friend Tom with a painted face too. Tom said he saw Lucy's face and wanted to try it too. They laughed and played together, happy with their colorful faces. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived a little bird named Timmy. Timmy had a best friend, a funny squirrel named Sammy. They loved to play together every day. + +One sunny morning, Timmy and Sammy were playing near a sour lemon tree. Timmy said, "Sammy, let's try these sour lemons!" Sammy replied, "Okay, Timmy, let's see how they taste!" They both took a bite of the sour lemons and made funny faces. They laughed and laughed. + +As they played and laughed, they saw a little lost bunny. The bunny looked sad and scared. Timmy and Sammy decided to help the bunny find its way home. They all walked together, talking and sharing their life stories. The bunny felt happy and safe with its new friends. At last, they found the bunny's home and said goodbye. Timmy and Sammy went back to their sour lemon tree, happy to have helped a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play catch with her friends. One day, she found a rare toy in her room. It was a small violin. She was very happy. + +Lily wanted to show her friend, Tim, her rare violin. She ran outside and called, "Tim! Come and see my new toy!" Tim came running to see what Lily had found. + +Tim looked at the rare violin and said, "Wow, Lily! That's a very nice toy!" They played catch with the violin, but they were careful not to break it. They had a lot of fun together. In the end, they put the rare violin safely back in Lily's room and promised to play with it again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was a bit anxious because she wanted to make toast for her mom. She had never made toast before. Amy wanted to surprise her mom and make her happy. + +Amy put the bread in the toaster and pushed the button down. She waited and watched the toaster. The bread started to get warm and turn brown. Then, the toast popped up. Amy was so excited! + +Amy put butter on the toast. The butter started to melt. She said, "Look, Mom! I made toast for you!" Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Amy! You did a great job!" Amy felt very proud and happy. +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 butterfly. The butterfly flew around her and made her laugh. + +Lily wanted to play with the butterfly, so she started to spin. She spun round and round like a top. The butterfly liked it and spun with her. They spun and spun, having lots of fun together. + +After a while, Lily felt hungry. She said bye to the butterfly and went inside her house. Her mom gave her a big yummy sandwich. Lily ate it all up and felt happy. She couldn't wait to play with the butterfly again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to sleep all day. She would sleep on the bed, on the chair, and even on the floor. Fluffy was a very sleepy cat. + +One day, Fluffy saw something hot. It was a big, hot cup of tea. Fluffy wanted to touch the hot cup. But her mom said, "No, Fluffy! Don't touch the hot cup. It will hurt you." + +Fluffy did not listen to her mom. She touched the hot cup with her paw. The hot cup was very hot, and it hurt Fluffy's paw. Fluffy cried and cried. She was sad because she did not listen to her mom. And now, Fluffy's paw hurt a lot. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But then Mom came in and said, "It's time to take a bath, kids. You are very dirty and sweaty." + +Lily and Ben did not want to take a bath. They liked being dirty and sweaty. They said, "No, Mom, no bath!" They ran away and hid under the table. + +Mom was not happy. She was grumpy. She said, "Come on, kids, don't be silly. You have to take a bath. It will make you feel good and clean. And then you can have a snack and a story." + +Lily and Ben still did not want to take a bath. They said, "No, Mom, no bath!" They stayed under the table and made faces. + +Mom was very grumpy. She said, "OK, kids, that's enough. If you don't come out and take a bath, you will have no snack and no story. And you will have to go to bed early." + +Lily and Ben did not like that. They liked snack and story. They did not like bed early. They looked at each other and said, "OK, Mom, we will take a bath." + +They came out from under the table and followed Mom to the bathroom. They took off their clothes and got into the tub. Mom poured water and soap on them and scrubbed them with a sponge. They splashed and giggled and made bubbles. + +Mom said, "See, kids, taking a bath is fun. And now you are nice and clean. Let's get you dry and dressed." + +She wrapped them in big towels and rubbed them dry. She helped them put on their pajamas and combed their hair. They felt good and clean and warm. + +Mom said, "Now you can have a snack and a story. What do you want to eat and read?" + +Lily and Ben said, "We want cookies and milk and a book about dinosaurs." + +Mom smiled and said, "OK, kids, that sounds good. Let's go to the kitchen and then to the couch." + +They went to the kitchen and ate their cookies and drank their milk. They said, "Thank you, Mom, for the snack." + +They went to the couch and cuddled with Mom. She read them a book about dinosaurs. They said, "Thank you, Mom, for the story." + +They were not grumpy anymore. They were happy and sleepy. Mom said, "You're welcome, kids. I love you. It's time to go to bed now. Let's go to your room and tuck you in." + +They went to their room and got into their beds. Mom kissed them goodnight and turned off the light. She said, "Sleep tight, kids. Have sweet dreams." + +Lily and Ben said, "We love you, Mom. Goodnight." + +They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They were quiet and peaceful. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside with chalk. They draw flowers, stars, and animals on the sidewalk. Anna has many colors of chalk: red, blue, yellow, green, and pink. Ben only has one color: white. + +"Can I lend your pink chalk, Anna?" Ben asks. "I want to draw a pig." + +"Sure, Ben. You can lend my pink chalk. But you have to give it back when you are done," Anna says. She gives Ben her pink chalk and takes his white chalk. + +Anna draws a snowman with the white chalk. She makes a big circle, a smaller circle, and a tiny circle. She adds two eyes, a nose, a mouth, and a hat. She is happy with her snowman. + +Ben draws a pig with the pink chalk. He makes a round body, a head, two ears, a snout, and a curly tail. He adds two eyes, a nose, and a mouth. He is happy with his pig. + +They show each other their drawings. They smile and say, "Wow, you are good at drawing!" + +They swap their chalks back. They say, "Thank you for lending me your chalk. You are a good friend." + +They hug and keep playing with their chalk. They have fun. +Tom was a little boy who liked to play with his toy soldiers. He had many soldiers of different colors and shapes. He liked to make them march and fight and talk to each other. He had a big box where he kept his soldiers when he was not playing with them. + +One night, Tom was playing with his soldiers on his bed. He was making a big battle with his red soldiers and his blue soldiers. He made noises like boom and bang and ouch. He made his soldiers say things like "Charge!" and "Help!" and "Hooray!" He was having a lot of fun. + +But soon, Tom felt very tired. His eyes were heavy and his mouth was wide. He yawned a big yawn. He looked at his clock and saw that it was past his bedtime. He knew he had to stop playing and go to sleep. He said to his soldiers, "Sorry, friends, but I have to go to sleep now. You can finish the battle tomorrow. Good night." + +He put his soldiers back in the box and closed the lid. He turned off his light and crawled under his blanket. He closed his eyes and tried to sleep. But he could not sleep. He heard a noise from his box. He opened his eyes and saw that his box was open. He saw his soldiers moving and talking. He was very surprised. + +He heard his soldiers say, "Thank you, Tom, for playing with us. We like you very much. But we are not tired. We want to play some more. Can we play with you, Tom? Please?" + +Tom was scared and confused. He did not know what to do. He wanted to sleep, but he also wanted to play. He did not know if his soldiers were real or not. He did not know if he was dreaming or not. He did not know what to say. He yawned again and said, "Um, okay, but only for a little while. And be quiet, or my mom will hear you." + +He got out of his bed and opened his box. He took out his soldiers and put them on his bed. He played with them for a little while. He made them march and fight and talk to each other. He made noises like boom and bang and ouch. He made his soldiers say things like "Charge!" and "Help!" and "Hooray!" He was having a lot of fun. + +But soon, Tom felt very tired again. His eyes were heavy and his mouth was wide. He yawned a big yawn. He said to his soldiers, "Sorry, friends, but I have to go to sleep now. You have to go back to your box. Good night." + +He put his soldiers back in the box and closed the lid. He turned on his light and crawled under his blanket. He closed his eyes and tried to sleep. He hoped his soldiers would not make any more noise. He hoped his mom would not find out. He hoped he would have more dreams like this. He smiled and fell asleep. +Sara and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. But they also made a big mess. There was flour and water and eggs on the floor and the table. + +Mom came in and saw the mess. She was not happy. She said, "Sara and Ben, what have you done? You need to clean up this mess right now. Here is a mop and a bucket. I will help you, but you have to promise me you will not do this again." + +Sara and Ben felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We promise we will not do this again. We were just having fun. We will help you clean up." + +Mom smiled and gave them a hug. She said, "I know you were having fun, but you also have to be careful and respectful. Cleaning up is part of playing. Now, let's get to work. Are you ready?" + +Sara and Ben nodded. They said, "We are ready, Mom. We will use the mop and make the kitchen shiny again." + +They worked together and cleaned up the mess. Mom was proud of them. She said, "You did a good job, Sara and Ben. Thank you for keeping your promise. Now, how about we make some real yummy food together?" + +Sara and Ben cheered. They said, "Yes, please, Mom. We love you." + +They hugged Mom and went to the stove. They were happy. They learned a lesson and had fun. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and cars. Lily had a red block that she wanted to put on top of her tower. But Ben saw the red block and took it from her. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Lily said. She tried to get the red block back from Ben, but he held it tight in his hand. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. He liked the red block because it was bright and shiny. He did not want to share it with Lily. + +Lily became angry. She did not like it when Ben took her things. She pushed Ben and made him fall. Ben became angry too. He did not like it when Lily pushed him. He threw the red block at Lily and hit her on the head. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. She felt a bump on her head and tears in her eyes. She ran to her mom and told her what happened. + +Mom was not happy. She went to Ben and scolded him. + +"Ben, that was not nice. You should not take things from Lily or throw things at her. You should say sorry and share your toys." Mom said. + +Ben felt sorry. He did not mean to hurt Lily. He went to Lily and said sorry. + +"Lily, I'm sorry. I should not have taken your red block or thrown it at you. Can we be friends again?" Ben said. + +Lily looked at Ben. She saw that he was sorry. She forgave him. + +"Ben, it's okay. I'm sorry too. I should not have pushed you. Yes, we can be friends again." Lily said. + +They hugged and smiled. They went back to playing with blocks. They shared the red block and made a big tower together. They were happy. +Tom and Anna like to play sport. They like to run and jump and throw and catch. They have a big ball that is red and yellow and blue. They take turns to kick the ball and chase it. + +One day, they see a new boy in the park. He has a small ball that is green and soft. He says his name is Sam and he wants to play with them. Tom and Anna say yes and they go to him. + +Sam shows them his ball. He says it is a squeeze ball. He says you can squeeze it with your hand and it makes a funny noise. He gives it to Tom and Tom squeezes it. It goes squeak squeak squeak. Tom laughs and gives it to Anna. Anna squeezes it too. It goes squeak squeak squeak. Anna laughs and gives it back to Sam. + +Sam says he likes to play a game with his squeeze ball. He says you have to throw it and catch it and squeeze it before it falls. He says it is fun and hard. He asks Tom and Anna if they want to try. Tom and Anna say yes and they stand in a circle. + +Sam throws the squeeze ball to Tom. Tom catches it and squeezes it. It goes squeak squeak squeak. Tom throws it to Anna. Anna catches it and squeezes it. It goes squeak squeak squeak. Anna throws it to Sam. Sam catches it and squeezes it. It goes squeak squeak squeak. They keep playing and laughing and squeaking. + +Tom and Anna think Sam is nice and his squeeze ball is fun. They think it is a good sport. They say thank you to Sam and ask him to play with them again. Sam says yes and he smiles. He says he likes to play with them too. He says they are not ordinary. He says they are special. +Ben and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were spies and look for bad guys. They had toy guns and walkie-talkies to talk to each other. + +"Ben, do you see anything?" Sam asked on his walkie-talkie. + +"No, it's quiet here. Maybe the bad guys are hiding," Ben said. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a huge truck with a big gun on top. It was coming towards them. + +"Sam, look! It's a bad guy truck! We have to hurry and hide!" Ben shouted. + +They ran to the nearest bushes and ducked behind them. They held their guns and waited. + +"Ben, what do we do? The truck is getting closer!" Sam whispered. + +"Don't worry, Sam. We are brave spies. We have to stop the bad guy truck. When I say go, we shoot our guns and make it go away," Ben said. + +They watched the truck get closer and closer. It was very big and scary. It had a mean face and a loud horn. + +"Ready, Sam? Go!" Ben said. + +They jumped out of the bushes and pointed their guns at the truck. They made shooting noises and pretended to hit the truck. + +"Bang! Bang! Bang!" they shouted. + +The truck driver saw them and was surprised. He thought they were cute and funny. He smiled and waved at them. + +"Hi, kids! I'm not a bad guy. I'm just delivering some toys to the store. Do you like my truck?" he said. + +Ben and Sam stopped shooting and looked at each other. They felt silly and embarrassed. They put down their guns and smiled back. + +"Hi, sir. We're sorry. We thought you were a bad guy. We were just playing," Ben said. + +"That's okay. I like playing too. Do you want to see my toys?" the truck driver said. + +He opened the back of the truck and showed them a lot of toys. There were dolls, cars, balls, books, and more. + +"Wow! These are awesome! Can we play with them?" Sam asked. + +"Sure, why not? But only for a little while. I have to hurry and deliver them to the store," the truck driver said. + +Ben and Sam thanked him and picked some toys to play with. They had a lot of fun and forgot about being spies. They learned that not all trucks are bad and that sometimes playing can lead to new friends. +Tom and Lily wanted to have a picnic in the park. They packed some bread, cheese, fruit and juice in a basket. They also took a blanket and a ball to play with. + +They found a nice spot under a big tree and spread the blanket on the grass. They opened the basket and started to serve the food. Tom gave Lily a slice of bread and cheese. Lily gave Tom a piece of fruit and a cup of juice. + +"Thank you, Tom. This is a yummy picnic," Lily said. + +"You're welcome, Lily. I like picnics too," Tom said. + +They ate and drank and talked and laughed. Then they saw a bird on the tree. It was not moving or singing. It was dead. + +"Look, Tom. A bird. Why is it not flying?" Lily asked. + +Tom looked at the bird. He felt sad. He did not know why the bird was dead. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe it was sick or old or hurt. Maybe it was sleeping and did not wake up," Tom said. + +"Can we help it?" Lily asked. + +Tom shook his head. He did not know how to help a dead bird. + +"No, Lily. We can't help it. It is gone. We can only say goodbye and be nice to it," Tom said. + +They put some bread and cheese on the blanket near the bird. They said goodbye to the bird and thanked it for being a beautiful and friendly creature. They hoped the bird was happy and peaceful somewhere else. + +Then they packed their basket and folded their blanket. They took their ball and ran to the playground. They played and had fun. They did not forget the bird, but they did not feel sad anymore. They felt grateful for their picnic and their friendship. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food for their toys. One day, they found a shiny knife on the counter. Ben wondered what it was for. He picked it up and looked at it. + +"Ben, be careful!" Mia said. "That is not a toy. That is a knife. It can cut you and make you bleed. Mommy and Daddy use it to chop things. Put it down now!" + +But Ben did not listen. He wanted to chop something too. He saw a lively apple on the fruit bowl. He thought it would be fun to cut it in half. He held the knife in his hand and swung it at the apple. + +But the knife was too big and heavy for Ben. He missed the apple and hit his finger instead. He felt a sharp pain and saw red blood on his hand. He dropped the knife and started to cry. + +Mia ran to him and hugged him. She was scared and sorry for him. She called Mommy and Daddy to help. They came quickly and saw what happened. They wrapped Ben's finger in a bandage and gave him a kiss. They told him he was brave and that he would be okay. They also told him he should never touch a knife again without asking. Ben nodded and said he was sorry. He learned his lesson. He hugged Mia and thanked her for being a good sister. They decided to play with something else. They chose some spoons and bowls and made some pretend soup. They had fun and forgot about the knife. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. They have a big box of tools. They have a hammer, a saw, a screwdriver and some nails. They want to make something with their tools. + +They go to the backyard. They find some wood and some cardboard. They start to make a house. Ben uses the hammer and the nails. Sam uses the saw and the screwdriver. They work hard. They have fun. + +"Look, Sam, our house is almost done!" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, it is very nice. We can play inside it," Sam says. + +They finish their house. They put some pillows and blankets inside. They make a door and a window. They are very proud of their house. + +They go inside their house. They are very sleepy. They lie down on the pillows and blankets. They close their eyes. + +"Good night, Ben," Sam says. + +"Good night, Sam," Ben says. + +They fall asleep in their house. They dream of making more things with their tools. +Lily loves to play basketball with her big brother Sam. Sam is amazing at basketball. He can throw the ball very high and make it go in the hoop. Lily wants to be amazing too, but she is still small and the ball is too big for her hands. + +One day, Sam has a match with his friends at the park. He asks Lily to come and watch. Lily is very happy and runs to get her coat and shoes. She follows Sam to the park and sees a lot of boys and girls playing basketball. They wear different colors on their shirts. Sam wears red and his friends wear blue. + +Lily sits on a bench and cheers for Sam. She sees him run and jump and throw the ball. He is very fast and strong. He makes a lot of points for his team. Lily claps and shouts, "Go Sam, go!" + +But then, something bad happens. Sam trips and falls on the ground. He hurts his knee and it bleeds. He cries and holds his knee. Lily feels sad and scared. She runs to Sam and hugs him. She says, "Don't cry, Sam. You are amazing. You are the best." + +Sam smiles and hugs Lily back. He says, "Thank you, Lily. You are amazing too. You are the best sister." He wipes his tears and stands up. He says, "Come on, let's go home. I will put a band-aid on my knee and then we can play basketball together. I will teach you how to throw the ball high and make it go in the hoop." + +Lily nods and smiles. She takes Sam's hand and they walk home. She thinks, "I love Sam. He is amazing. And he loves me too." +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a frisbee. They throw the ball and the frisbee to each other. They have fun. + +One day, they see a new thing in the park. It is big and shiny. It has many colors and shapes. It is a sculpture. Lila and Ben do not know what it is. They think it is original. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lila says. "It is so pretty and different. What is it?" + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe it is a toy. Can we play with it?" + +Lila and Ben run to the sculpture. They touch it and climb on it. They try to throw the ball and the frisbee at it. But the sculpture is hard and sharp. The ball and the frisbee bounce off and fly away. The sculpture makes a loud noise. Lila and Ben are scared. + +"Stop, stop!" a voice says. "That is not a toy. That is art. You are not supposed to play with it. You are supposed to look at it and admire it." + +Lila and Ben turn around. They see a man. He is angry. He is the artist. He made the sculpture. He is not happy that Lila and Ben are throwing things at his work. + +"Sorry, sorry," Lila and Ben say. "We did not know. We thought it was original and fun. We wanted to play with it." + +The artist sighs. He is not so angry anymore. He sees that Lila and Ben are just curious and playful. He decides to teach them about his sculpture. He tells them what it is made of and what it means. He shows them how to look at it and appreciate it. He lets them touch it gently and ask questions. + +Lila and Ben learn something new. They like the sculpture more. They say thank you to the artist. They go back to their ball and frisbee. They throw them to each other. They have fun. They do not throw them at the sculpture. They respect it. They think it is original and beautiful. +Ben likes to play music with his toy piano. He has a book with notes that show him how to play songs. He tries to repeat the notes on his piano, but sometimes he makes mistakes. He does not give up. He wants to learn. + +One day, his mom comes to his room and sees him playing. She smiles and says, "You are very good, Ben. Do you want to show me your songs?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, mom. I can play three songs. Do you want to hear them?" + +Mom says, "Of course, I do. Let me sit next to you and listen." + +Ben plays his songs for his mom. He plays "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star", "Mary Had a Little Lamb", and "Old MacDonald Had a Farm". He repeats the notes carefully and sings along. Mom claps and praises him. She says, "You are amazing, Ben. You have learned so much. I am very proud of you." + +Ben feels happy and hugs his mom. He says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. Can we play music together?" + +Mom says, "Yes, we can. I have a surprise for you. I have a new book with more notes and more songs. Do you want to see it?" + +Ben says, "Yes, yes, yes. I want to see it. I want to play more music." + +Mom gives him the new book and opens it. She says, "Look, Ben. This book has more colors and more pictures. It also has more words and more sounds. It will help you play better and learn more. Do you like it?" + +Ben looks at the book and sees many new things. He sees red, blue, green, and yellow notes. He sees animals, fruits, cars, and stars. He sees words like "loud", "soft", "fast", and "slow". He hears sounds like "beep", "boing", "ding", and "clap". He likes it very much. He says, "Wow, mom. This book is awesome. I want to try it. Can we try it?" + +Mom says, "Sure, we can. Let's start with the first song. It is called "The Wheels on the Bus". Do you know it?" + +Ben says, "Yes, I do. I sing it at school. It is fun." + +Mom says, "Great. Then let's play it together. I will help you with the notes and the words. You just follow me and repeat what I do. Are you ready?" + +Ben says, "Yes, I am. Let's play." + +Mom and Ben play "The Wheels on the Bus" on the toy piano. They have a lot of fun. They make the sounds of the bus, the horn, the wipers, and the people. They laugh and sing. They forget about everything else. They fill the room with music and joy. They do not notice that the book is empty. They do not need it. They have each other. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play soccer. They joined a team with other kids and had a lot of fun. They learned how to kick, pass, and score goals. They also made new friends and had a nice coach. + +One day, they had a big game against another team. They played very hard and tried their best. They cheered for each other and helped each other. The game was very close and exciting. At the end, Tom scored the last goal and they won the game. They were very happy and proud. + +The coach gave them a big trophy to share. It was shiny and heavy and had their team name on it. Tom and Lily hugged the trophy and smiled. They thanked the coach and their friends. They wanted to show the trophy to their mom and dad. + +They went home with the trophy and ran to their room. They put the trophy on their shelf and looked at it. They both wanted to hold it and play with it. They started to argue. + +"It's my turn to hold the trophy!" Tom said. + +"No, it's mine! I scored the last goal!" Lily said. + +"Give it to me! You had it for too long!" Tom said. + +"No, you give it to me! You are being mean!" Lily said. + +They pulled the trophy from each other and it slipped from their hands. It fell to the floor and broke into pieces. They gasped and cried. + +They heard their mom and dad come in. They ran to them and told them what happened. They said they were sorry and asked for help. + +Their mom and dad hugged them and said they were not mad. They said they were proud of them for winning the game and playing as a team. They said they could fix the trophy with some glue and tape. They said they loved them and asked them to mind each other. + +Tom and Lily said they loved them too and said they would mind each other. They said they were sorry for fighting and hugged each other. They helped their mom and dad fix the trophy and put it back on the shelf. They agreed to share it and take turns holding it. They learned to be more careful and kind. They were happy again. +Sara and Tom were twins. They liked to play in their room with their toys. But sometimes they did not want to share. They wanted to have the same toy or the same book or the same crayon. + +One day, they had a big fight over a sheet. Sara wanted to make a tent with the sheet and some chairs. Tom wanted to make a cape with the sheet and a pin. They both pulled the sheet and yelled at each other. + +"Give me the sheet! It is mine!" Sara said. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Tom said. + +They did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. They did not see the dark clouds outside. They did not notice the thunder and the lightning. + +Suddenly, the lights went off. The room was very dark. Sara and Tom stopped fighting. They were frightened. They could not see anything. They could only hear the loud noises. + +They dropped the sheet and ran to each other. They hugged and cried. + +"Mommy! Daddy! Where are you?" Sara said. + +"I am scared! I want the lights back!" Tom said. + +They heard their mom's voice from the hall. She had a flashlight. She came to their room and found them. + +"Mommy! We are here!" Sara and Tom said. + +They ran to their mom and hugged her. She hugged them back and kissed them. + +"I am sorry, kids. The storm caused a power outage. But don't worry, it will be over soon. Are you okay?" Mom said. + +"Yes, Mommy. We are okay. But we were very frightened." Sara said. + +"Me too. I am sorry, Sara. I was mean to you. I did not want to share the sheet." Tom said. + +"I am sorry, Tom. I was mean to you too. I did not want to share the sheet either." Sara said. + +They looked at the sheet on the floor. It was torn and dirty. + +"Can we share the sheet now?" Tom said. + +"Yes, we can. Let's make a tent and a cape together." Sara said. + +They smiled and took the sheet. They followed their mom to the living room. They made a tent and a cape with the sheet and some chairs and a pin. They played and laughed and shared. They were not frightened anymore. They were happy. +Jill and Jack like jazz. Jazz is music that makes them happy. They like to sing and dance to jazz. One day, they hear that a jazz band is coming to their town. They want to see the jazz band very much. + +They ask their mom and dad if they can go. Mom and dad say yes, but they have to be good and listen. Jill and Jack are very excited. They put on their best clothes and shoes. They get in the car and go to the park where the jazz band will play. + +When they arrive at the park, they see many people. They also see a big stage with lights and speakers. They hear the jazz music start. They see the jazz band on the stage. The jazz band has four people. One plays a big brown drum. One plays a shiny horn. One plays a black and white piano. One sings with a loud voice. + +Jill and Jack clap their hands and move their feet. They like the jazz music very much. They see other children who also like the jazz music. They make new friends and play together. They have a lot of fun. + +"Jazz is the best!" Jill says to Jack. + +"I agree!" Jack says to Jill. + +They smile and hug each other. They are happy. They love jazz. +Lily was a chubby cat who liked to play with water. She would jump on the sink and turn on the tap. She liked to watch the water run and splash it with her paws. She did not like to get wet, though. She would shake her fur and lick it to make it dry. + +One day, Lily was playing with the water as usual. She did not see that Tom, the dog, was watching her. Tom was bored and wanted to have some fun. He sneaked up behind Lily and barked loudly. Lily was so scared that she jumped off the sink and ran away. She left the tap on and the water spilled over the edge. + +Tom laughed and followed Lily. He wanted to play with her. He found her hiding under the bed. He wagged his tail and said, "Hi, Lily. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily was angry and scared. She hissed and said, "No, Tom. Go away. You are mean. You made me wet and scared. I don't like you." + +Tom felt sorry and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was just joking. I didn't mean to scare you. I like you. You are cute and chubby. Can we be friends?" + +Lily looked at Tom and saw that he was sad. She felt a little sorry for him, too. She said, "Maybe we can be friends, but you have to be nice. And you have to help me turn off the tap and dry the floor. It is a mess." + +Tom nodded and said, "OK, Lily. I will help you. Come on, let's go." + +Lily and Tom went back to the sink and turned off the tap. They used some towels to dry the floor. They worked together and made it clean. Then they played with some toys and had some snacks. They had fun and became friends. They learned to be nice and share. They were happy. +Sam and Mia liked to play in the park. They liked to slide, swing, and run. One day, they saw a big cooler near the bench. It was blue and had stickers on it. It looked unique. + +"Who left this cooler here?" Sam asked. + +"Maybe someone forgot it," Mia said. + +They went to the cooler and opened it. Inside, they saw many yummy things. There were sandwiches, fruits, juice, and cookies. + +"Wow, look at all this food!" Sam said. + +"Can we have some?" Mia asked. + +They looked around. They did not see anyone near the cooler. They did not see anyone looking for it. + +"Maybe we can have a little bit," Sam said. "Just one sandwich and one juice each." + +"Okay," Mia said. "But we have to be quick." + +They took out two sandwiches and two juice boxes. They closed the cooler and ran to the slide. They ate their sandwiches and drank their juice. They felt happy and full. + +"Thank you, cooler," Sam said. + +"Thank you, cooler," Mia said. + +They threw away their trash and went back to play. They did not know that the cooler belonged to a nice lady who was having a picnic with her friends. She had gone to the bathroom and left the cooler on the bench. When she came back, she saw that some of her food was gone. + +"Hey, who took my sandwiches and juice?" she asked. + +She looked at the cooler and saw the stickers. She smiled. She recognized them. They were from her son's school. He had given them to her as a gift. + +"Maybe some kids from his school were hungry and needed a snack," she said. + +She did not get angry. She did not get sad. She was glad that her cooler had helped someone. She thought it was unique. +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they see a big man in a suit. He has a briefcase and a phone. He looks busy and important. + +"Wow, look at him!" Ben says. "He must have a lot of money and power. I want to be like him when I grow up." + +Sam shakes his head. "No, you don't. He is weak. He does not have fun. He does not play. He does not smile. He only works and worries. He is not happy." + +Ben does not believe Sam. He thinks Sam is jealous. He runs after the man in the suit. He wants to talk to him and ask him questions. He wants to learn from him and be like him. + +"Excuse me, sir!" Ben shouts. "Can I talk to you for a minute? You look so cool and smart. How did you get your suit and your briefcase and your phone? What do you do with them? Can I see them?" + +The man in the suit does not stop. He does not look at Ben. He does not hear him. He is too busy and important. He walks fast and talks on his phone. He passes Ben without noticing him. + +Ben feels sad and angry. He thinks the man in the suit is rude and mean. He runs back to Sam. He sees Sam playing with his car and his ball. He sees Sam smiling and laughing. He sees Sam happy. + +"Sam, you were right," Ben says. "The man in the suit is weak. He does not have fun. He does not play. He does not smile. He is not happy. I don't want to be like him when I grow up. I want to be like you. You are strong. You have fun. You play. You smile. You are happy." + +Sam hugs Ben. He is glad Ben is his friend. He shares his car and his ball with him. They play together and have fun. They smile and laugh. They are happy. +Lily was a big girl. She had a job. Her job was to feed the fish. Every day, she put some food in the fish bowl. The fish were happy and Lily was happy. + +One day, Lily had a lot of fun. She played with her toys, she read a book, she sang a song. She was so busy that she forgot her job. She forgot to feed the fish. + +When it was time for bed, Lily saw the fish bowl. She saw the fish. They looked sad and hungry. Lily felt bad. She said, "I'm sorry, fish. I forgot to feed you. Please don't be mad at me." + +She ran to get some food. She put some food in the fish bowl. The fish ate the food. They looked happy and full. Lily felt happy and relieved. She said, "Good night, fish. I love you. I will not forget you again." + +She gave the fish a kiss. She turned off the light. She went to bed. She was not scared. She knew the fish were her friends. She knew they forgave her. She fell asleep with a smile. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. Today they see a big pond with water. The water is blue and shiny. They want to walk near the water and see the fish. + +They hold hands and walk to the pond. They see many fish in the water. Some are big, some are small. Some are yellow, some are green. Lily sees a fish that is pink. She likes pink. She points to the fish and says, "Look, Tom, a pink fish!" + +Tom looks at the fish and says, "Wow, a pink fish! It is pretty. Do you think it is happy?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, I think it is happy. It has many friends in the water. And it can swim and play. I wish I could swim like a fish." + +Tom says, "Me too. But we can walk and run and jump. That is fun too. And we have each other. We are friends." + +Lily smiles and says, "Yes, we are friends. And we can come back to the pond and see the fish again. Maybe we can bring some bread and feed them." + +Tom agrees and says, "That is a good idea. Let's go and tell our moms. Maybe they will let us come back tomorrow." + +They wave to the fish and walk back to their moms. They are happy. They had a good day in the park. +Lily was very happy today. She was going to see her uncle Tom. Uncle Tom lived far away and did not visit often. Lily liked uncle Tom because he was funny and kind. He always brought her presents and played with her. + +Lily and her mom went to the airport to pick up uncle Tom. They waited for a long time. Lily saw many big planes and people. She was excited and curious. She asked her mom many questions. + +"Mom, where is uncle Tom? When will he come? What will he bring me?" + +"Shh, Lily, be patient and obedient. Uncle Tom will be here soon. He will bring you something nice. You will see." + +At last, they saw uncle Tom. He had a big smile and a big bag. He waved at them and walked fast. Lily ran to him and hugged him. + +"Uncle Tom, uncle Tom, I missed you so much!" + +"Lily, Lily, you are so big and beautiful! I missed you too!" + +He lifted her up and kissed her cheek. He gave her mom a hug and said hello. + +"Welcome, uncle Tom, welcome! We are so happy to see you!" + +"Thank you, thank you! I am happy to see you too!" + +He put Lily down and opened his bag. He took out a big teddy bear and gave it to Lily. + +"This is for you, Lily. A new friend for you." + +Lily squealed with joy and hugged the teddy bear. + +"Wow, uncle Tom, thank you, thank you! I love it, I love it!" + +She kissed the teddy bear and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, mom, look! Uncle Tom gave me a teddy bear! It is so soft and cute!" + +Her mom smiled and thanked uncle Tom. + +"That is very nice of you, uncle Tom. Lily loves teddy bears. You are very generous." + +Uncle Tom smiled and said. + +"It is my pleasure. Lily is a good girl. She deserves a treat." + +He took Lily's hand and said. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go home. We have a lot of fun things to do." + +Lily nodded and said. + +"Okay, uncle Tom, let's go. I can't wait to play with you and my teddy bear." + +They walked to the car and drove away. Lily was very happy. She had a new friend and a fun uncle. She was looking forward to spending time with them. She was a lucky girl. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see many flowers and bugs. They have fun. + +One day, they notice a big red thing on a plant. It is a tomato. Lily and Max like tomatoes. They are yummy and juicy. + +"Can we pick it?" Lily asks. + +"OK, but we have to ask Mom first," Max says. + +They run to the house and find Mom. Mom is in the kitchen. She is sad. She has tears in her eyes. + +"What's wrong, Mom?" Max asks. + +"I miss Grandma. She is far away and I can't see her," Mom says. + +Lily and Max hug Mom. They love Mom. They want to make her happy. + +"We have a surprise for you, Mom," Lily says. + +They take Mom to the garden. They show her the tomato. They pick it and give it to her. + +"Look, Mom, a tomato! It is for you. We hope you like it," Max says. + +Mom smiles. She hugs Lily and Max. She thanks them for the tomato. She says it is a beautiful and sweet gift. + +Lily and Max are happy. They made Mom happy. They share the tomato with Mom. They enjoy it together. They are a family. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. One day, it rains a lot. Lily and Tom see many puddles on the ground. They want to jump in them. + +"Look, Tom, a big puddle!" Lily says. She runs to the puddle and jumps in. Splash! The water is cold and wet. Lily laughs. + +"Can I jump too?" Tom asks. He follows Lily and jumps in the puddle. Splash! He gets wet too. He laughs. + +They jump and splash and have fun. They make the puddle bigger and bigger. They see a worm in the puddle. They say hello to the worm. + +"Hello, worm, do you like the puddle?" Lily asks. + +The worm does not answer. It wiggles in the water. + +"Maybe the worm is shy," Tom says. + +They leave the worm alone. They see another puddle. They run to it and jump in. Splash! + +They hear a voice. It is Lily's mom. She is at the door. She has a towel and a smile. + +"Lily, Tom, come inside!" she says. "It is time for a snack. I have cookies and milk for you." + +Lily and Tom stop jumping. They run to the door. They are wet and muddy. They hug Lily's mom. + +"Thank you, mom, you are good!" Lily says. + +"Yes, thank you, you are good!" Tom says. + +Lily's mom opens the door. She lets them in. She gives them the towel. She helps them dry off. She gives them cookies and milk. They eat and drink. They are happy. + +They look outside. The puddles are still there. They smile. + +"Can we play in the puddles again later?" Lily asks. + +"Maybe, if the sun comes out," Lily's mom says. + +Lily and Tom hope the sun comes out. They love puddles. Puddles are fun. +Tom and Lily went to the lake with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the water and look at the fish and ducks. Tom saw a big furry dog near the shore. He ran to pet it, but the dog did not like that. It barked and growled at Tom, and showed its teeth. + +"Tom, come back!" Lily shouted. "That dog is not nice. It might bite you!" + +Tom was scared and ran back to Lily. He was sad and angry. He wanted to pet the dog, but the dog was mean. He frowned and crossed his arms. + +"Why are you frowning, Tom?" Mom asked. She saw what happened and hugged him. + +"The dog was mean, Mom. It barked at me and did not let me pet it. I like furry dogs, but this one was bad," Tom said. + +Mom smiled and kissed his cheek. "I'm sorry, Tom. Not all dogs are friendly. Some are scared or angry, and they need their space. You have to be careful and ask before you pet a dog. Maybe next time you will find a nice dog that likes you." + +Tom nodded and felt a little better. He looked at the lake and saw a duck swimming with her babies. He smiled and pointed. + +"Look, Lily, duckies! Can we feed them some bread?" he asked. + +Lily nodded and clapped her hands. She liked duckies. They were cute and soft. She took some bread from Dad and followed Tom to the water. They threw some crumbs and watched the duckies eat. The duckies quacked and wiggled their tails. Tom and Lily laughed and forgot about the mean dog. They had fun at the lake. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were firefighters. They had a red toy truck, a yellow hose and a blue helmet. They looked for fires to put out. + +"Look, there is a fire in the office!" Max said, pointing to the window. He saw some smoke and a bright light. "We have to save the people inside!" + +Lily nodded and ran to the hose. She turned it on and aimed it at the window. Max drove the truck closer and put on his helmet. He pretended to talk on the radio. + +"Firefighter Max to base, we have a big fire in the office. We need backup!" + +Lily sprayed the water hard. She tried to make the fire go away. She saw some people waving from the window. They looked scared. + +"Firefighter Lily to base, we have people trapped in the office. We need a ladder!" + +Max jumped out of the truck and ran to the shed. He found a big ladder and carried it to the office. He leaned it against the wall and climbed up. He reached the window and helped the people out. They thanked him and hugged him. + +"Good job, Max!" Lily said, smiling. She turned off the hose and ran to the ladder. She climbed up and joined Max and the people. They were happy and safe. + +"Good job, Lily!" Max said, hugging her. They looked at the office. The fire was gone. It was dark and wet. + +"We did it, we put out the fire!" Lily said, cheering. + +"We are the best firefighters ever!" Max said, high-fiving her. + +They climbed down the ladder and got back in the truck. They drove away, singing their firefighter song. They were proud and brave. They loved to play in the garden. +Lila liked to record sounds with her toy phone. She would press the red button and say something, then press the green button and hear it back. She thought it was fun to make funny noises and listen to them. + +One day, she went to the farm with her mom and dad. She saw many animals, like cows, pigs, chickens and sheep. She wanted to record their sounds too. She ran to the sheep and pressed the red button. + +"Baa, baa, baa," she said, trying to sound like a sheep. + +But the sheep did not like that. They thought she was another sheep and wanted to talk to her. They came closer and closer, baaing louder and louder. + +"Go away, sheep!" Lila said, scared. She pressed the green button, hoping to hear her voice. + +But all she heard was "Baa, baa, baa." + +The sheep were persistent. They did not go away. They followed Lila everywhere, baaing and nudging her. + +"Help, mom, dad!" Lila cried. She ran to her parents, who were laughing. + +"Don't worry, Lila, they are just curious. They won't hurt you," her mom said, hugging her. + +"Maybe you should record something else, Lila. How about the rooster?" her dad suggested, pointing to the barn. + +Lila nodded. She liked the rooster. He had a bright red comb and a loud crow. She went to the barn and pressed the red button. + +"Cock-a-doodle-doo," she said, smiling. + +The rooster heard her and answered back. + +"Cock-a-doodle-doo!" + +Lila pressed the green button and heard her voice and the rooster's voice. + +She liked that. She recorded more sounds, like the pig's oink, the cow's moo and the chicken's cluck. She had fun at the farm and learned a lot of new sounds. She was happy. +Lisa loves to draw with her crayons. She likes to make images of her family, her friends, and her pets. She has a big box of crayons with many colors. She can choose any color she wants. + +One day, she decides to draw an image of her mom. She picks a pink crayon for her mom's dress, a brown crayon for her mom's hair, and a peach crayon for her mom's face. She draws a big smile on her mom's face, because her mom is always happy and kind. + +She shows her image to her mom and says, "Look, mom, I made you!" Her mom hugs her and says, "Thank you, Lisa, it's beautiful! You are very talented and compassionate. You make me proud." + +Lisa feels happy and proud, too. She wants to make her image even more beautiful. She picks a yellow crayon and rubs it on the paper. She thinks it will make her mom's hair shiny and bright. + +But something goes wrong. The yellow crayon rubs off the brown crayon and makes a big mess. Lisa's image is ruined. She feels sad and angry. She cries and says, "No, no, no! I don't like it! It's ugly!" + +Her mom sees her crying and says, "What's wrong, Lisa? Why are you upset?" She looks at the image and says, "Oh, I see. You tried to make your image more beautiful, but it didn't work out. That's okay, Lisa. It happens sometimes. You can try again. Or you can make a new image. Or you can keep this one. It's still special, because you made it with love." + +Lisa stops crying and looks at her mom. She sees her mom's big smile and compassionate eyes. She feels better. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you." She hugs her mom and says, "Can we make another image together?" + +Her mom says, "Of course, Lisa. I love you, too. And I love your images. Let's make another one together. What do you want to draw?" + +Lisa thinks for a moment and says, "Let's draw a rainbow. With all the colors." She picks a new paper and a new crayon. She smiles and says, "Let's start with red." +Tom and Lily like to collect rocks. They have a big box full of rocks of different colors and shapes. They like to look at them and make patterns with them. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. They see a lot of rocks on the ground. They run to pick them up and put them in their pockets. + +"Look, mom, this one is cute!" Lily says, holding a pink rock with white spots. + +"That one is cute, Lily, but it is not a rock. It is a candy," mom says. + +Lily looks at the candy and feels sad. She likes rocks, not candy. She gives the candy to Tom. + +"Here, Tom, you can have this. It is not a rock. It is a candy," she says. + +Tom looks at the candy and feels happy. He likes candy, and he likes rocks. He thanks Lily and puts the candy in his mouth. + +"Yum, this is good. Thank you, Lily," he says. + +Lily smiles and hugs Tom. She is glad that Tom likes the candy. She is also glad that she told him the truth. She knows that lying is bad, and telling the truth is good. + +They keep collecting rocks until their pockets are full. Then they go back to their mom and show her their rocks. Mom praises them for their collection and their honesty. She says they are good kids and she loves them. Tom and Lily feel proud and happy. They love their mom and their rocks. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play in the garden with their dog, Spot. One day, they see a big jar on the shelf in the kitchen. The jar is open and has many green things inside. They smell good. + +"What are these?" Tom asks. + +"Herbs," Anna says. "Mom uses them to cook." + +"Can we use them too?" Tom says. + +"Maybe," Anna says. "Let's take some and see." + +They take the jar and go to the garden. They sprinkle some herbs on the grass, on the flowers, on the rocks. They pretend they are chefs and make different dishes. Spot runs around and sniffs the herbs. He likes them too. + +"Look, Spot is eating our food!" Tom says. + +"Stop, Spot, stop!" Anna says. "Those are not for you!" + +But Spot does not listen. He eats more and more herbs. He starts to feel funny. He makes a loud noise and falls on the ground. He rolls his eyes and sticks out his tongue. + +"Oh no, Spot!" Tom and Anna say. "Are you okay?" + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the garden. She sees the jar, the herbs, and Spot. She is angry. + +"What have you done?" she says. "These herbs are not for playing or eating. They are for cooking. Some of them can make you sick. Look at Spot. He is not well. You have to behave better. You have to be careful." + +She takes Spot to the vet. She tells Tom and Anna to stay in their room. They are sorry. They hug each other and cry. + +"We are sorry, Mom," they say. "We did not know. We just wanted to have fun." + +"I know, I know," Mom says. "But you have to learn. Herbs are not toys. And Spot is not a toy either. He is your friend. You have to take care of him. And you have to listen to me. I love you, but you have to behave." + +She kisses them and leaves. Tom and Anna wait for Spot to come back. They hope he is okay. They promise to behave better. They promise to love Spot more. They promise to never play with herbs again. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But they do not always agree on what to play. Lily likes to play with dolls and Max likes to play with cars. + +One day, Lily and Max find a big box in the hall. They are curious and want to see what is inside. They open the box and see many new toys. They are happy and excited. + +Lily picks up a doll with a pink dress and says, "This is my doll. She is so pretty and clean. I will call her Rose." + +Max picks up a car with a blue color and says, "This is my car. It is so fast and cool. I will call it Zoom." + +Lily and Max start to play with their new toys. But soon they disagree on how to play. Lily wants to make a tea party for her doll and Max wants to make a race track for his car. + +Lily says, "Max, come and join my tea party. Rose is waiting for you. She likes tea and cookies." + +Max says, "Lily, come and join my race track. Zoom is waiting for you. He likes to go vroom and beep." + +Lily and Max do not listen to each other. They raise their voices and argue. They are not happy and excited anymore. They are angry and sad. + +Mom hears their voices and comes to their room. She sees the big box and the new toys. She also sees Lily and Max fighting. She is not happy either. + +Mom says, "Lily and Max, what is going on? Why are you fighting? You have so many new toys to share and enjoy. You should be grateful and kind to each other." + +Lily and Max stop and look at Mom. They feel sorry and ashamed. They realize they have been silly and rude. + +Lily says, "Mom, we are sorry. We disagree on how to play. We want to play with our own toys." + +Max says, "Mom, we are sorry. We raise our voices and argue. We do not want to share and have fun." + +Mom says, "Lily and Max, I understand. Sometimes it is hard to agree on everything. But you are twins and you love each other. You can play with your own toys, but you can also play with each other's toys. You can try new things and learn from each other. You can have your own tea party and race track, but you can also invite each other and be friends." + +Lily and Max think about what Mom says. They smile and nod. They hug Mom and say, "Thank you, Mom. You are right. We love each other. We can play with our own toys and each other's toys. We can have our own tea party and race track, but we can also join each other and be friends." + +Mom smiles and hugs them back. She says, "You are welcome, Lily and Max. I am proud of you. You are good twins. Now, go and play nicely with your new toys. And remember to keep them clean and tidy." + +Lily and Max say, "Okay, Mom. We will. We love you." + +They take their new toys and go back to their room. They play with their own toys and each other's toys. They have their own tea party and race track, but they also join each other and be friends. They are happy and excited again. They do not disagree or raise their voices anymore. They are good twins. +Tom and Lily like to play with boxes. They have many boxes of different sizes and colors. They use them to make forts, cars, rockets and more. One day, they decide to have a race with their boxes. + +They each pick a big box and cut out holes for their eyes and arms. They draw wheels and numbers on their boxes with crayons. Tom's box is red and has the number one. Lily's box is blue and has the number two. They are ready to race. + +They go to the backyard and find a long path. They ask their mom to be the judge. She says, "Ready, set, go!" and they start to run with their boxes on. They try to be fast and win the race. + +Tom and Lily run and run, but they are both very good. They are almost at the end of the path, and they are still side by side. They look at each other and smile. They say, "You are fast! You are fun!" + +They cross the finish line together and hug. Their mom claps and says, "You both did great! You are both winners!" Tom and Lily are happy. They love to race with their boxes. They love to play with each other. +Lily liked to visit her uncle Tom. He had a big farm with many animals. Lily loved to feed the chickens, pet the cows and watch the pigs roll in the mud. Uncle Tom always gave her a big hug and a tasty treat when she came. + +One day, Lily saw uncle Tom holding a shiny coin. She asked him what it was. He said it was a value coin. He said it was very old and very rare. He said he found it in the ground when he was digging. He said he was very happy and lucky. + +Lily wanted to see the value coin. She asked uncle Tom if she could hold it. He said yes, but be careful. He said it was very precious and fragile. He said he would not trade it for anything in the world. + +Lily took the value coin in her hand. It was heavy and cold. It had a picture of a man and some words on it. Lily did not know what they meant. She thought the value coin was nice, but not very fun. She liked her uncle's animals more. + +She gave the value coin back to uncle Tom. She said thank you, but she did not want it. She said she would rather have a tasty treat. Uncle Tom smiled and said he understood. He said he loved his value coin, but he loved Lily more. He said she was his most value thing. He gave her a big hug and a tasty treat. Lily was very happy and lucky too. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play dress-up. She had many hats and scarves and shoes in her closet. She also had a big mirror on the wall, where she could see how she looked. + +One day, Lily wanted to wear her mom's red dress. She found it in her mom's room and put it on. It was too big for her, but she didn't care. She felt very pretty and fancy. She ran to the mirror to admire herself. + +But when she got to the mirror, she saw something else. It was her brother Tom, who was making funny faces at her. He stuck out his tongue and crossed his eyes. He said, "You look silly, Lily! That dress is not for you. It is for mom. You are too small and messy. Ha ha ha!" + +Lily felt very angry and sad. She didn't like Tom's mean words. She wanted him to go away and leave her alone. She said, "No, Tom! You are silly and mean. I like this dress. It is for me. You are too big and rude. Go away!" + +But Tom didn't go away. He kept making funny faces and teasing her. He said, "No, Lily! I will not go away. I like this mirror. It is for me. You are too little and silly. Stay away!" + +Lily and Tom started to fight. They pushed and pulled and shouted. They knocked over the mirror and broke it. It made a loud noise and a big mess. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken mirror and the red dress and the angry children. She was very upset and disappointed. She said, "Lily and Tom, what have you done? You broke the mirror and ruined the dress. You were not careful and kind. You were naughty and selfish. I am very sorry for you." + +Lily and Tom felt very ashamed and sorry. They knew they had done something bad. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were naughty and selfish. We didn't listen and share. We are sorry for the mirror and the dress. We are sorry for you." + +Their mom hugged them and said, "I love you, Lily and Tom. But you have to learn to be careful and kind. You have to listen and share. You have to respect each other and your things. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Tom nodded and said, "We understand, mom. We will try to be careful and kind. We will listen and share. We will respect each other and our things. We love you, mom." + +Their mom smiled and said, "That's good, my children. Now, let's clean up this mess and find something else to play with. And next time, please ask before you take something that is not yours." + +Lily and Tom agreed and helped their mom clean up. They learned their lesson and played nicely together. They never refused to share the mirror again. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and brown. It has a long tail and big ears. + +"Look, a dog!" Tom says. He runs to the dog. He wants to pet it. + +"Wait, Tom!" Lily says. She is scared of the dog. She thinks it is too big and loud. She stays behind a tree. + +Tom reaches the dog. He says, "Hello, dog. You are nice. Can I pet you?" He puts his hand on the dog's head. The dog wags its tail. It likes Tom. + +Lily watches from the tree. She sees that the dog is friendly. She thinks, "Maybe the dog is not so bad. Maybe I can pet it too." She walks to the dog. She says, "Hello, dog. I am Lily. Can I pet you too?" + +The dog looks at Lily. It wags its tail again. It likes Lily too. It moves to the side. It makes room for Lily. Lily smiles. She pets the dog's back. The dog's fur is soft and warm. + +Tom and Lily sit with the dog. They talk to the dog. They tell the dog their names and what they like to do. The dog listens. It barks and licks their faces. It is happy. + +The dog has a collar. It has a name tag. The name tag says, "Max". Tom and Lily read the name tag. They say, "Your name is Max. You are a good dog, Max." + +Max is a good dog. He has a lot of muscle. He can run fast and jump high. He can play fetch and catch. He can do tricks. He shows Tom and Lily his tricks. He sits, rolls over, shakes, and speaks. Tom and Lily clap and cheer. They give Max treats. Max eats the treats. He is hungry. + +The sun goes down. It gets dark and cold. Tom and Lily feel cold. They shiver. They hug Max. Max feels warm. He hugs them back. He protects them. + +Tom and Lily's mom and dad come to the park. They look for Tom and Lily. They see them with Max. They are surprised. They say, "Who is this dog? Where did you find him?" + +Tom and Lily tell them about Max. They say, "This is Max. He is our friend. He is a good dog. He has a lot of muscle. He can do tricks. He is warm. We love him." + +Mom and dad smile. They say, "Max is a good dog. He is very nice. But he is not your dog. He has a home and a family. They must be looking for him. We have to take him back." + +Tom and Lily are sad. They do not want to leave Max. They hug him. They say, "Goodbye, Max. We will miss you. Thank you for playing with us. You are the best dog ever." + +Max barks. He licks their faces. He says, "Goodbye, Tom. Goodbye, Lily. You are the best friends ever. Thank you for petting me and giving me treats. I will miss you too." + +Mom and dad take Max to the car. They drive to the address on his name tag. They find his home and his family. They knock on the door. A man and a woman open the door. They are happy. They say, "Max! You are back! We were so worried. Where have you been?" + +Mom and dad tell them about Tom and Lily. They say, "We found Max in the park. He was playing with our kids. They had a lot of fun. They love him very much. He is a good dog." + +The man and the woman thank them. They say, "You are very kind. We are glad that Max made new friends. He is a good dog. He loves to play. He has a lot of muscle. He can do tricks. He is warm. We love him too." + +They take Max inside. They give him a hug and a kiss. They give him food and water. They give him a bed and a blanket. Max is happy. He is home. + +Tom and Lily go home too. They are sad. They miss Max. They talk about him. They say, "We hope Max is happy. We hope he remembers us. We hope we see him again." + +They go to bed. They dream of Max. They dream of playing with him in the park. They dream of petting him and giving him treats. They dream of hugging him and feeling his warmth. + +They smile. They are happy. They have a good friend. His name is Max. He is a good dog. He has +Sam and Lily liked to play in the garden. They had a big box of toys and a small shovel. They dug holes and buried their toys. Then they tried to find them again. + +One day, Lily had some news. She told Sam, "I have a new toy. It is a doll. She is very pretty and has a dress and a hat. Do you want to see?" + +Sam nodded. He liked to see new toys. Lily ran inside and came back with her doll. She showed it to Sam. "Her name is Rose. She is my best friend. She can talk and sing and dance. She is very smart and bossy. She tells me what to do." + +Sam looked at the doll. He did not think she was very pretty. She had a big head and a loud voice. He did not like bossy toys. He said, "Can I play with her?" + +Lily shook her head. She hugged her doll. "No, you can't. She is mine. You can play with your toys. They are old and boring. Rose and I will play by ourselves." + +Sam felt sad and angry. He did not like Lily's news. He did not like Lily's doll. He did not like Lily. He wanted to play with her, but she was mean. He had an idea. He said, "OK, you can play with your doll. But can I show you something? I have a big hole in the garden. It is very deep and fun. Do you want to see?" + +Lily nodded. She liked to see new things. She followed Sam to the garden. She brought her doll. Sam showed her the hole. He said, "Look, it is very big. You can put your doll in it. She will like it. It is like a bed for her." + +Lily thought it was a good idea. She put her doll in the hole. She said, "OK, Rose, you can sleep here for a while. I will come back soon. Don't be scared. It is cozy and dark." + +Sam smiled. He picked up his shovel. He said, "Bye, Rose. Have a nice nap." He started to bury the doll with dirt. He covered her head and her dress and her hat. He did not stop until the hole was full. + +Lily watched. She did not understand. She said, "What are you doing, Sam? Why are you burying my doll? I want her back. She is my best friend. She can talk and sing and dance. She is very smart and bossy. She tells me what to do." + +Sam said, "Too bad. She is gone. She is in the ground. You can't have her back. You were mean to me. You did not let me play with her. You said my toys were old and boring. You were not a good friend. Now you have no doll and no friend." + +Lily cried. She tried to dig the hole. She said, "No, no, no. Give me back my doll. Give me back my friend. I'm sorry, Sam. I'm sorry, Rose. Please, please, please." + +Sam said, "No, no, no. You can't have her back. You can't have me back. Go away, Lily. Go away and leave me alone." + +He walked away with his shovel and his toys. He left Lily in the garden. She was alone and sad. She had no doll and no friend. She had only a big hole and a bad news. +Anna liked to help her mom at the store. She would greet the people who came in, put the things they wanted in bags, and say thank you. Sometimes, the people would give her a coin or a bill as a tip. Anna would smile and put the money in her piggy bank. + +One day, a man came in with a big suitcase. He wanted to buy a lot of things: bread, cheese, milk, eggs, and more. Anna helped her mom pack everything in bags. The man gave her mom a lot of money for the things. Then he looked at Anna and said, "You are a very good helper. Here, this is for you." He gave her a big bill, bigger than any she had ever seen. + +Anna was surprised and happy. She wanted to take the money and put it in her piggy bank. But her mom said, "No, Anna, that is too much. You can't accept that. It is not modest. You should only take a little bit, like a coin or a small bill. Give it back to the man and say thank you, but no thank you." + +Anna felt confused and sad. She liked the big bill. She thought the man was nice and generous. She did not want to give it back. But she also wanted to listen to her mom and be modest. She did not know what to do. + +She looked at the man and said, "Thank you, mister, for the big bill. But my mom says it is too much. I can't accept that. It is not modest. Can I have a coin or a small bill instead?" The man smiled and nodded. He took back the big bill and gave her a coin and a small bill. He said, "You are a very smart and polite girl. I respect your mom's teaching. Here, this is for you. Keep up the good work." Anna smiled and said, "Thank you, mister. Have a nice day." She put the coin and the small bill in her piggy bank. She felt proud and happy. She hugged her mom and said, "I love you, mom. You are the best." Her mom hugged her back and said, "I love you, too, Anna. You are the best." +Tim and Kim went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, but their favorite was the hippo. The hippo was big and gray and had a big mouth. He liked to swim in the water and splash with his friends. + +"Look, Mom, the hippo is so interesting!" Tim said. "He can hold his breath for a long time and make bubbles." + +"Yes, he can, Tim. He is very good at swimming," Mom said. + +"Can I swim with the hippo, Mom?" Kim asked. + +"No, Kim, you can't. The hippo is too big and strong for you. He might hurt you by accident. You can only watch him from here," Mom said. + +Kim was sad. She wanted to play with the hippo. She saw a rope near the fence. She had an idea. She took the rope and tied it to the fence. Then she threw the other end of the rope to the hippo. + +"Hey, hippo, do you want to play with me?" Kim shouted. "I have a rope for you. You can pull it and I can pull it back. It will be fun!" + +The hippo saw the rope and was curious. He opened his mouth and grabbed the rope with his teeth. He started to pull the rope hard. + +"Wow, the hippo is playing with me!" Kim said. She pulled the rope back with all her strength. She felt the hippo's pull and smiled. + +"Kim, what are you doing?" Mom asked. She saw Kim and the rope and the hippo. She was scared. She ran to Kim and untied the rope from the fence. She took Kim away from the hippo. + +"Kim, that was very dangerous. You should never throw anything to the animals or try to play with them. They are not toys. They are wild and can hurt you. You have to be careful and listen to me," Mom said. + +Kim was sorry. She did not mean to make Mom angry or scared. She did not know the hippo was dangerous. She just wanted to have fun. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I won't do it again. I love you," Kim said. + +"I love you too, Kim. But you have to be more careful. The zoo is a place to watch and learn, not to touch and play," Mom said. + +Tim and Kim hugged Mom and said they were sorry. Mom hugged them back and said it was okay. They went to see other animals and had a nice day at the zoo. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and make mud pies. They were very dirty and happy. + +But then they heard a loud noise from the house. It was the shower. It was broken and water was spraying everywhere. Tom and Lily ran inside to see what was wrong. + +They saw Mom and Dad trying to repair the shower. Mom was holding a big tool and Dad was turning a knob. The water was still making a lot of noise and wetting the floor. + +"Mom, Dad, what is happening?" Tom asked. + +"The shower is broken, sweetie. We are trying to fix it. Don't worry, it will be okay soon," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not like the noise and the water. They wanted to help Mom and Dad, but they did not know how. + +"Can we do something?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, you can. You can go to your room and get some clean clothes. Then we can take you to Grandma's house and you can have a bath there," Dad said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They ran to their room and got some clean clothes. They put them in a bag and waited for Mom and Dad. + +Soon, Mom and Dad came and said they had repaired the shower. They hugged Tom and Lily and said they were very brave and good. They took them to the car and drove to Grandma's house. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They liked Grandma's house. They had a bath and some cookies. They played with Grandma's cat and read some books. They forgot about the broken shower and the noise and the water. They were not scared anymore. +Ben and Mia like to chew gum. They chew gum every day after lunch. They make big bubbles with their gum and pop them. They think it is fun. + +One day, they find a new kind of gum in the store. It is called Crazy Gum. It has many colors and shapes. Ben and Mia want to try it. They buy some and chew it. + +But something strange happens. The gum changes their voices. Ben sounds like a frog and Mia sounds like a bird. They start to laugh and talk to each other. + +"Ribbit, ribbit, this gum is crazy!" Ben says. + +"Tweet, tweet, I like this gum!" Mia says. + +They go to the park and play with their gum. They meet other kids who also chew Crazy Gum. They all sound different and funny. They have a good time. + +But then, their mom comes to pick them up. She hears their voices and looks at their gum. She is not happy. + +"What is this? What have you been chewing?" she asks. + +Ben and Mia try to explain, but they still sound like a frog and a bird. Their mom does not understand. She takes away their gum and tells them to spit it out. + +"No more Crazy Gum for you!" she says. "This is not a good place to chew it. It is not good for your teeth and your voice. Next time, chew normal gum." + +Ben and Mia are sad. They liked Crazy Gum. They think it was fun. But they also love their mom. They say sorry and hug her. + +They go home and drink some water. Their voices go back to normal. They promise to chew normal gum from now on. + +But sometimes, they still think about Crazy Gum. They wonder what other sounds it can make. They smile and giggle. Maybe they will try it again someday, when their mom is not around. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many branches. They wanted to climb the tree and see the birds and the sky. + +"Can we climb the tree, please?" Lila asked her mom. + +"OK, but be careful and don't go too high," her mom said. + +Lila and Ben ran to the tree and found a branch that was low and strong. They helped each other to climb on the branch and sat on it. They felt happy and proud. + +"Look, there is a nest with eggs!" Ben said, pointing to another branch. + +"Wow, they are so pretty and blue!" Lila said. + +"They belong to the birds. We should not touch them," Ben said. + +"No, we should not. That would not be fair to the birds. They worked hard to make the nest and keep the eggs warm," Lila said. + +They watched the eggs and waited for the birds to come back. They saw a squirrel, a butterfly, and a cloud. They sang a song and told each other stories. They had a lot of fun on the branch. +Lily liked to feed her dog Patch every day. Patch was a big dog with black and white fur. He was very patient and gentle with Lily. He waited for her to fill his bowl with kibble and water. Then he wagged his tail and licked her face. + +One day, Lily wanted to feed Patch something different. She saw a cake on the table. It looked yummy. She took a piece and put it in Patch's bowl. She said, "Here, Patch, try this. It is sweet and soft." + +Patch sniffed the cake. He did not like it. He pushed it away with his nose. He looked at Lily with sad eyes. He said, "Woof, woof, no thank you. I like kibble and water. Cake is not good for me." + +Lily was surprised. She thought Patch would like the cake. She said, "Sorry, Patch. I wanted to give you a treat. I did not know you did not like cake." + +Patch licked her face again. He said, "Woof, woof, it's okay. I know you love me. You are a good girl. But please, no more cake. Just kibble and water." + +Lily hugged Patch. She said, "I love you too, Patch. You are a good dog. I will feed you kibble and water every day. And maybe sometimes a bone." + +Patch wagged his tail. He said, "Woof, woof, yes, please. A bone is a good treat. Thank you, Lily. You are the best." +Lily and Ben are friends who like to play with dolls. One day, they have a quarrel over a pink dress. Lily says it is hers and Ben says he found it first. They pull and tug at the dress until it rips. + +"Look what you did!" Lily cries. "You are a bad friend!" + +"No, you are a bad friend!" Ben shouts. "You are mean and greedy!" + +They are both very angry and sad. They turn away from each other and sit on opposite sides of the room. + +After a while, Mom comes in and sees the ripped dress and the unhappy children. She picks up the dress and asks, "What happened here?" + +Lily and Ben tell her their stories, but they also blame each other. Mom shakes her head and says, "This is not how friends behave. Friends share and care for each other. Friends don't quarrel over silly things. Friends say sorry and forgive." + +She holds the dress in front of them and says, "This dress can be fixed, but only if you work together. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Ben look at each other and feel sorry for what they did. They nod and say, "Yes, Mom." + +Mom smiles and gives them a needle and some thread. She helps them sew the dress back together. As they work, they talk and laugh and make up. They hug and say, "I'm sorry. You are a good friend." + +Mom hugs them too and says, "I'm proud of you. You are calm and kind now. You can play with the dress together, or take turns, or find another dress. There are many ways to have fun and be friends." + +Lily and Ben agree and thank Mom. They put the dress on one of their dolls and play happily. They don't quarrel anymore. They are friends. +Lila and Tom liked to play near the lake. The lake was big and blue and had many fish and ducks. Sometimes they threw bread to the ducks and watched them eat. Sometimes they looked for shells and stones on the shore. + +One day, they saw a boat on the lake. It was a small boat with a sail and a man. The man waved to them and said, "Hello, children! Do you want to come for a ride?" + +Lila and Tom were excited. They asked their mom if they could go. Mom said yes, but only if they wore life jackets and came back soon. She gave them a hug and a kiss and told them to be careful. + +The man helped them get on the boat and gave them each a life jacket. He said his name was Ben and he liked to sail on the lake. He showed them how to steer the boat and how to catch the wind. The boat moved fast and made a soft sound. Lila and Tom felt the mild breeze on their faces and the sun on their backs. They laughed and sang and had fun. + +After a while, Ben said, "It's time to return to the shore. Your mom will be waiting for you." He turned the boat around and headed back to the lake. Lila and Tom thanked him for the ride and said goodbye. They got off the boat and ran to their mom. They told her all about their adventure and showed her the shells and stones they had found. Mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you had a good time. But now it's time to go home and have lunch. Maybe we can come back to the lake another day." Lila and Tom agreed and followed their mom to the car. They waved to Ben and the boat and the lake. They were happy and tired and hungry. They had a good day. +Sara was a gifted girl who liked to make things. She had many paints, papers, and scissors in her room. She also had a big box of old toys that she did not play with anymore. She wanted to make something new and fun with them. + +One day, she found a toy missile in the box. It was red and shiny, but it did not work. Sara had an idea. She took some paint and paper and made a new missile. She painted it blue and yellow and glued some paper wings and a paper nose. She was very proud of her missile. + +She showed it to her brother Tom, who was playing with his cars. "Look, Tom, I made a missile!" she said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom looked at the missile and laughed. "That is not a missile, Sara. That is a silly paper thing. It cannot fly or make a boom. It is just a toy. You are not gifted, you are silly." + +Sara felt sad and angry. She did not like Tom's words. She wanted to show him that her missile was not silly. She waited until Tom was busy with his cars. Then she took her missile and threw it at him. + +The missile flew in the air and hit Tom on the head. It made a loud noise and some paint and paper fell off. Tom was surprised and scared. He dropped his cars and cried. "Ow, ow, ow! Sara, why did you do that? That hurt!" + +Sara ran to Tom and said sorry. She did not mean to hurt him. She just wanted to show him her missile. She hugged him and gave him a tissue to dry his tears. She also gave him her missile. "Here, Tom, you can have my missile. It is a gift. I made it for you. I hope you like it." + +Tom looked at the missile and saw that it was still pretty. He saw that Sara was sorry and kind. He smiled and hugged her back. "Thank you, Sara. I am sorry too. I should not have laughed at you. You are gifted. You make good things. I like your missile. It is a fun toy. Do you want to play with me?" + +Sara nodded and smiled. She was happy that Tom liked her missile. She was happy that they were friends again. They played with the missile and the cars. They had a lot of fun. They forgot about the paint and the paper and the noise. They only remembered the gift. +Lily likes to watch cartoons on TV. She likes the colors and the sounds and the funny animals. Sometimes she laughs and sometimes she learns new things. Her favorite cartoon is about a cat and a mouse who chase each other. + +One day, Lily's mom says they have to go to the store. Lily does not want to go. She wants to watch her cartoon. She cries and says no. Her mom says they need to buy food and milk and eggs. She says they will be back soon. + +Lily's mom tries to explain why they have to go. She says, "Look, Lily, this is a cartoon. It is not real. It is a picture that moves. The cat and the mouse are not real. They are pretend. They will not go away. You can watch them later. But we are real. We need to eat and drink. We need to buy real food. Do you understand?" + +Lily thinks for a moment. She looks at the TV and then at her mom. She says, "Okay, mom. I understand. But can we buy some tasty cookies too? And some juice? And some cheese?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Sure, Lily. We can buy some tasty things. But not too many. We need to eat healthy too. Come on, let's go. We can watch your cartoon when we come back. I promise." + +Lily nods and takes her mom's hand. She says, "Okay, mom. Let's go. But hurry up. I don't want to miss the cat and the mouse. They are funny." + +Her mom hugs her and says, "I love you, Lily. You are a good girl. And you are smart. You can explain things too. Maybe you can explain to me why the cat and the mouse are funny." + +Lily giggles and says, "Because they are silly, mom. And they make funny noises. And they fall down a lot. And they never catch each other. That's why they are funny." + +Her mom laughs and says, "You are right, Lily. They are funny. And you are funny too. And sweet. And cute. And I'm glad you are my daughter." + +They walk to the store and talk about the cartoon and the tasty things they will buy. Lily is happy. She likes to watch cartoons. But she likes to be with her mom more. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with their toys and make noise. But when it is time to bathe, they do not like it. They run and hide under the bed. + +"Come on, Lily and Max, it is bath time!" Mommy says. "You are dirty and smelly. You need to wash and scrub." + +"No, no, no!" Lily and Max say. "We do not want to bathe. We want to play more." + +Mommy looks under the bed and sees them. She smiles and says, "I have a surprise for you. If you bathe, you can have a special meal. It is your favorite. Do you know what it is?" + +Lily and Max peek out and say, "What is it, Mommy?" + +Mommy says, "It is pizza! With cheese and sauce and pepperoni. And you can have juice and ice cream too. But you have to bathe first." + +Lily and Max love pizza. They love cheese and sauce and pepperoni. They love juice and ice cream too. They think for a moment and then say, "Okay, Mommy, we will bathe. But can we have bubbles and toys in the tub?" + +Mommy says, "Of course, you can have bubbles and toys in the tub. That will make it more fun. Come on, let's go." + +Lily and Max get out from under the bed and follow Mommy to the bathroom. They take off their clothes and get into the tub. Mommy turns on the faucet and makes bubbles. She gives them toys and a sponge. Lily and Max splash and giggle. They wash and scrub. They make funny faces and sing songs. They have fun in the tub. + +Mommy says, "You are clean and shiny. Good job, Lily and Max. Now let's dry off and get dressed. Then we can have our special meal. Are you hungry?" + +Lily and Max say, "Yes, Mommy, we are hungry. We want pizza. And juice and ice cream. Thank you, Mommy. You are the best." + +Mommy says, "You are welcome, Lily and Max. You are the best too. I love you." + +Lily and Max say, "We love you too, Mommy." They hug and kiss Mommy. Then they go to the kitchen and have their special meal. They eat and drink and smile. They are happy. They are full. They are ready for bed. They have had a good day. +Anna has a new ball. It is red and shiny and bouncy. She likes to play with it in the park. She throws it high and catches it. She rolls it on the grass and kicks it. She is happy with her new ball. + +Tommy sees Anna's new ball. He wants to play with it too. He runs to Anna and says, "Give me the ball! I want the ball!" He tries to grab it from her hands. Anna says, "No! It is my ball! Go away!" She holds the ball tight. + +Tommy is angry. He pushes Anna and makes her fall. Anna drops the ball. It bounces away. Tommy runs after it. He picks it up and says, "Ha ha! Now it is my ball!" He laughs and runs away. + +Anna is sad. She cries and says, "That is not fair! He took my ball! It is my new ball!" She gets up and looks for the ball. She sees Tommy with it. She runs after him and says, "Give me back my ball! It is mine!" + +Tommy does not listen. He throws the ball high and tries to catch it. But he misses. The ball goes over the fence and into the street. A big car comes and hits the ball. The ball pops and breaks. It is no more. + +Tommy is shocked. He says, "Oh no! The ball is gone! It is broken!" He cries and says, "I am sorry! I am sorry!" He runs to Anna and says, "I am sorry! I did a bad thing! I took your ball and I broke it! Please forgive me!" + +Anna is still sad. She says, "You should not have taken my ball. It was my new ball. I liked it a lot. Now it is gone." She looks at the broken ball and says, "It is not fair." + +Tommy says, "I know. I know. I was wrong. I am sorry. Can we be friends?" He hugs Anna and says, "I will get you a new ball. A better ball. A ball that is red and shiny and bouncy. Will you play with me then?" + +Anna thinks. She says, "Maybe. Maybe we can be friends. But you have to be nice. And you have to share. And you have to say please and thank you. And you have to be careful. Can you do that?" + +Tommy says, "Yes. Yes. I can do that. I will do that. I will be nice and share and say please and thank you and be careful. I promise. I promise." He smiles and says, "Can we play now?" + +Anna smiles too. She says, "OK. OK. We can play now. But not with the ball. The ball is gone. Let's play with something else. Something that is not new. Something that is old and soft and cuddly. Like my teddy bear. Do you like teddy bears?" + +Tommy says, "Yes. Yes. I like teddy bears. They are nice and soft and cuddly. Can I play with your teddy bear?" + +Anna says, "Yes. Yes. You can play with my teddy bear. But you have to be gentle. And you have to give it back. And you have to say please and thank you. And you have to be careful. Can you do that?" + +Tommy says, "Yes. Yes. I can do that. I will do that. I promise. I promise." He takes the teddy bear and says, "Thank you. Thank you. You are a good friend. I am sorry for the ball. I am sorry." + +Anna says, "You are welcome. You are welcome. You are a good friend too. I forgive you for the ball. I forgive you." She hugs Tommy and says, "Let's play. Let's play." + +They play with the teddy bear. They are happy. They are friends. The end. +One day, a girl named Lily went to the farm with her mom. She saw many animals there, like cows, pigs, sheep and chickens. She liked them all, but she wanted to see the geese most of all. She loved their white feathers and their loud honks. + +She ran to the pond where the geese were swimming and eating. She saw a big goose, a small goose, a fat goose and a thin goose. She wanted to pet one of them, but she did not know which one to choose. She asked her mom for help. + +"Mom, which goose can I pet?" she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "You can pet any goose you want, but you have to be gentle and careful. Geese can bite if they are scared or angry." + +Lily nodded and looked at the geese again. She decided to choose the thin goose, because she thought it looked hungry and sad. She walked slowly to the pond and held out her hand with some bread crumbs. The thin goose saw the food and swam to her. It ate the bread from her hand and let her stroke its neck. It honked softly and rubbed its head on her arm. + +Lily was very happy and said, "Hello, thin goose. You are very nice and soft. I like you a lot. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The thin goose nodded and honked again. It liked Lily too. Lily and the thin goose became friends and played together until it was time to go home. Lily gave the thin goose a hug and said goodbye. She promised to come back and visit it soon. The thin goose waved its wing and watched her leave. It was glad it had met Lily. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. Then they had to find it again. + +One time, the ball rolled too far and went into the street. Tom and Lily ran after it, but they saw a big car coming fast. They stopped and waited for the car to pass. But the car did not see the ball and hit it with a loud bang. The ball flew into the air and landed on the other side of the street. + +"Oh no, our ball!" Tom said. He was sad and scared. He wanted to get the ball back, but he knew he could not cross the street alone. + +Lily was sad and scared too. She hugged Tom and said, "Don't worry, Tom. Maybe someone will help us." + +Just then, they saw a lady walking on the sidewalk. She had long red hair and a big hat with flowers. She wore a green dress and purple shoes. She looked unusual, but kind. She saw the ball and the children and smiled. + +"Hello, little ones," she said. "Is this your ball?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said, "Yes, it is. But we can't get it. The street is too busy and dangerous." + +The lady said, "I see. Well, I can help you. I have a special way to carry things. Watch this." + +She took off her hat and put it on the ground. Then she clapped her hands and said a funny word. The ball lifted off the ground and flew into the hat. The lady picked up the hat and the ball and walked to the children. + +"Here you go," she said. "Your ball is safe and sound. But be careful next time. Don't chase the ball into the street. It's not worth it." + +Tom and Lily thanked the lady and took the ball. They were amazed and curious. They asked, "Who are you? How did you do that?" + +The lady winked and said, "I'm a friend. And I have a little magic. But don't tell anyone. It's a secret." + +She put on her hat and said goodbye. She walked away, humming a song. Tom and Lily watched her go. They wondered if they would see her again. They decided she was a very unusual and nice lady. They hugged each other and went back to playing with their ball. But they stayed away from the street. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. They can slide, swing, and run. But their favorite thing is to balance on the log. The log is big and long. They try to walk on it without falling. + +One night, their mom says they can go to the park after dinner. It is a nice night. The sky is dark and full of stars. The moon is bright and round. Lily and Ben are happy. They put on their jackets and shoes and follow their mom to the park. + +When they get to the park, they run to the log. They take turns to balance on it. Lily goes first. She is careful and slow. She makes it to the end of the log. She smiles and says, "I did it!" + +Ben claps for her. He says, "Good job, Lily! Now it is my turn." He hops on the log. He is fast and brave. He tries to balance on one foot. He wobbles and falls. He laughs and says, "Oops!" + +Lily helps him up. She says, "It is okay, Ben. You can try again." They hug and giggle. They balance on the log again and again. They have fun. Their mom watches them and smiles. She says, "I love you, Lily and Ben. You are my stars." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box under a tree. They open the box and see a lot of toys inside. + +"Wow, look at all these toys!" Ben says. "They are so clean and new. Who left them here?" + +"I don't know," Anna says. "Maybe someone forgot them. Can we play with them?" + +"Yes, let's play with them. But don't tell anyone. It's our secret, okay?" Ben says. + +"Okay, it's our secret," Anna says. They nod and smile. + +They take out some toys and start to play. Anna picks a doll with a pink dress and long hair. She likes the doll very much. She gives the doll a hug and says, "I name you Lily. You are my new friend." + +Ben picks a car with big wheels and a loud horn. He likes the car very much. He makes the car go fast and honk. He says, "I name you Max. You are my new friend." + +They have a lot of fun with their new toys. They pretend to go on adventures and have tea parties. They laugh and talk. They are very happy. + +They don't see the man who is watching them from behind the tree. He is the one who left the box. He is not a nice man. He has a bad plan. He wants to take Anna and Ben away. He waits for the right moment to grab them. + +But he doesn't know that Lily and Max are not just toys. They are magic toys. They can see and hear and talk. They can also protect Anna and Ben. They don't like the man. They have a good plan. They wait for the right moment to stop him. +Lily was a little girl who liked to grow flowers. She had a small garden in her backyard, where she planted seeds and watered them every day. She liked to watch the flowers grow and make different colors. + +One day, she saw a new flower in her garden. It was big and yellow, with a brown center. She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, look! A new flower! What is it?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a sunflower, Lily. It's a very special flower. Do you know why?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, why?" + +Her mom said, "Because it follows the sun. It turns its head to face the sun all day, and then sleeps at night. It's like a friend for the sun." + +Lily thought that was amazing. She said, "Can I be a friend for the sun too?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, you can. You can grow more sunflowers in your garden, and share their beauty with the sun and everyone else. But you have to be patient, because sunflowers take a long time to grow. They need a whole year to grow from a seed to a flower." + +Lily said, "A whole year? That's very long. I don't want to wait so long." + +Her mom said, "I know, but it's worth it. Growing things takes time and care, but it also makes you happy and proud. And you can do other things while you wait, like playing, reading, and learning. You have a busy year ahead of you, Lily." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I will grow more sunflowers, and I will be a friend for the sun. And I will be busy and happy too." She hugged her mom and ran back to her garden, where she planted more seeds and watered them with love. +Ben and Lily are twins. They go to school every day. They like to play and learn new things. But today is a hard day. They have an exam. An exam is a paper with many questions. They have to write the answers. + +Ben and Lily sit at their desks. They look at the exam. They do not know some of the questions. They feel scared and sad. They want to ask their teacher for help. But they cannot. They have to be quiet and do the exam by themselves. + +Lily sees Ben looking at her. She thinks he wants to copy her answers. She does not like that. She whispers to him: "Shut your eyes, Ben. Do not look at my exam. It is not fair." + +Ben hears Lily. He feels angry and hurt. He does not want to copy her answers. He just wants to see her smile. He whispers back: "I do not want to look at your exam, Lily. I just want to see you happy. This exam is too difficult. I do not like it." + +The teacher hears them whispering. She walks to their desks. She takes their exams. She says: "Ben and Lily, you are not supposed to talk during the exam. You have to follow the rules. I am sorry, but you have to do the exam again another day." + +Ben and Lily look at each other. They feel sorry and ashamed. They wish they did not whisper. They wish they studied more. They wish the exam was easier. They hold hands and say: "We are sorry, teacher. We will do better next time." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. Today, they want to dress up as bees. They find yellow and black clothes in their closet. They also make wings and antennas with paper and tape. + +"Buzz, buzz, we are bees!" Anna says. She puts some honey on her finger and licks it. "Mmm, honey is yummy!" + +"Buzz, buzz, we are bees!" Ben says. He puts some honey on his nose and laughs. "Honey is sticky!" + +They run around the house, pretending to fly and make honey. They are very busy bees. They do not see their mom coming in the kitchen. + +"Hello, my little bees!" Mom says. She smiles and hugs them. "What are you doing?" + +"We are bees, Mom!" Anna and Ben say. "We make honey and fly!" + +Mom laughs. She gives them a kiss and a cookie. "You are very cute bees. But you also need to wash your faces. Honey is good, but not on your nose!" + +Anna and Ben nod. They follow Mom to the bathroom. They wash their faces and hands. Then they go back to play. They are happy bees. +Lily liked to organize her toys. She had a big box where she put all her dolls, and a small basket where she put all her cars. She also had a shelf where she put all her books and puzzles. She liked to make everything neat and tidy. + +One day, she saw a piano in her grandma's house. It was black and shiny, and it had many white and black keys. Lily wanted to play with it, but she did not know how. She asked her grandma, "What is this?" + +Her grandma smiled and said, "This is a piano. It is a musical instrument. You can make sounds with it by pressing the keys." + +Lily was curious. She climbed on the stool and touched the keys. She heard different sounds, some high and some low. She liked the sounds, but they did not make sense to her. She said, "How do you make music with it?" + +Her grandma said, "You have to learn the notes and the chords. They are like the words and the sentences of music. They have rules and patterns that you have to follow." + +Lily thought that sounded hard. She said, "Can I organize the keys instead?" + +Her grandma laughed and said, "You can try, but it won't work. The keys are fixed on the piano. You can't move them or change them. They are already organized by their sounds." + +Lily was disappointed. She said, "But I like to organize things. I like to make them colorful and pretty." + +Her grandma said, "I have an idea. Why don't we get some stickers and decorate the piano? We can make it colorful and pretty, and you can still play with the keys." + +Lily liked that idea. She said, "Yes, please!" + +Her grandma got some stickers of flowers, stars, and animals. They stuck them on the piano, making it colorful and pretty. Lily played with the keys, making sounds and music. She was happy. She said, "Thank you, grandma. I love the piano." +Lily liked to play dress-up with her big sister's clothes. She found a pink vest in the closet and put it on. She felt very pretty and happy. + +She ran to show her sister, but she tripped on a toy and fell down. She scraped her knee and it hurt a lot. She started to cry. + +Her sister heard her and came to help her. She saw the vest and smiled. "You look very nice in my vest, Lily. But why are you crying?" + +Lily pointed to her knee and said, "I fell down and it hurts." + +Her sister hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Let me get a band-aid for you. It will make it better." + +She took Lily to the bathroom and cleaned her wound. She put a band-aid on it and kissed it. "There, all done. How do you feel?" + +Lily smiled and said, "I feel better. Thank you, sister. Can I keep the vest?" + +Her sister laughed and said, "Sure, you can keep the vest. You can become a princess with it. But be careful not to fall down again, okay?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay. I love you, sister." + +They hugged and went back to play dress-up. Lily was happy again. +Sara and Tom are playing with cards. They have many cards with different pictures on them. They want to find cards that match. If they find two cards that match, they can keep them. + +Sara sees a card with a blue car. She likes blue cars. She looks for another card with a blue car. She finds one under a card with a red apple. She is happy. She says, "I have a match! I have two blue cars!" + +Tom sees a card with a yellow duck. He likes yellow ducks. He looks for another card with a yellow duck. He does not find one. He is sad. He says, "I have no match. I have no yellow ducks." + +Sara sees that Tom is sad. She wants to make him happy. She is generous. She says, "Tom, you can have one of my blue cars. Then you have a match too. You have a blue car and a yellow duck. They are both nice." + +Tom smiles. He says, "Thank you, Sara. You are very kind. You are a good friend. I like your blue car and my yellow duck. They are both nice." + +Sara and Tom are happy. They have matches. They have cards. They have fun. They have each other. They are friends. +Lily was a patient girl. She liked to play with her toys in her crib. She had a doll, a ball, a book and a bear. She talked to them and made them happy. + +One day, she heard a knock on the door. She wondered who it was. She asked her toys, but they did not answer. She asked again, louder, but they still did not answer. She felt sad and lonely. + +She decided to get out of her crib and see who was at the door. She climbed over the rail and jumped to the floor. She ran to the door and opened it. She saw her mom and dad. They had big smiles and a surprise for her. + +"Hi, Lily!" they said. "We have someone for you to meet. This is your baby brother, Max. He is your new friend. Do you want to say hello?" + +Lily looked at the baby in her mom's arms. He was small and cute. He had a hat and a blanket. He made a soft noise. Lily felt curious and happy. + +"Hello, Max!" she said. "I am Lily. I am your big sister. I have toys for you to play with. Do you want to see them?" + +The baby looked at her and blinked. He did not answer. He just smiled and reached for her. Lily smiled back and hugged him. She felt love and joy. + +She took him to her crib and showed him her toys. She talked to him and made him happy. He talked to her and made her happy. They became friends and had fun. + +Lily was a patient girl. She liked to play with her brother in her crib. She had a doll, a ball, a book, a bear and a Max. She loved them all. +On Tuesday, Lily and Sam went to the park with Mom. It was a warm day, and they saw many flowers and birds. Lily and Sam liked to play on the swings and the slide. They also made a new friend, Ben, who was playing with a ball. + +"Hi, I'm Ben. Do you want to play with me?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, we do. I'm Lily and this is Sam. We are twins," Lily said. + +"Wow, twins! That's cool. I'm four years old. How old are you?" Ben said. + +"We are three years old. We have a birthday soon," Sam said. + +"Happy birthday! You can have some of my ball if you want. It's red and bouncy," Ben said. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are very nice. You can have some of our snacks if you want. We have apples and crackers," Lily said. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very nice too. I like apples and crackers. They are yummy," Ben said. + +Mom watched them play and smiled. She was happy that Lily and Sam made a new friend. She went to Ben's mom and said hello. + +"Hi, I'm Lily and Sam's mom. They seem to get along well with your son," Mom said. + +"Hi, I'm Ben's mom. He is always looking for someone to play with. He likes your twins. They are very cute," Ben's mom said. + +"Thank you. They like him too. He is very friendly. Maybe we can meet again next Tuesday. The park is a nice place to play," Mom said. + +"Yes, that would be nice. We come here often. It's a warm and sunny spot. We can welcome each other again next Tuesday," Ben's mom said. + +They smiled and nodded. They were happy that their children had fun and made new friends. They looked forward to seeing each other again next Tuesday. +Tom and Anna like to help Mom in the garden. They have a small patch where they grow tomatoes. Mom says tomatoes need sun, water and patient to grow big and red. + +One morning, Tom and Anna wake up early and run to the garden. They want to see if their tomatoes are ready to pick. They look at their patch and see green balls on the vines. + +"Mom, Mom, our tomatoes are not red!" Tom cries. + +Mom comes to the garden and smiles. She kneels down and hugs Tom and Anna. + +"Don't worry, my loves. Your tomatoes are not red yet, but they will be soon. They are still growing and changing. You have to be patient and wait for them to rise and ripen. Then you can pick them and eat them. They will be delicious!" + +Tom and Anna nod and hug Mom back. They decide to water their patch and sing to their tomatoes. They hope their tomatoes will hear them and rise faster. They love their garden and their Mom. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big, wide pond with ducks and fish. Tom wanted to feed the ducks, so he took some bread from his bag. + +"Look, Lily, the ducks are hungry. Let's give them some bread," he said. + +Lily nodded and followed Tom to the edge of the pond. They threw some bread into the water and watched the ducks swim and eat. They also saw some fish jump and splash. + +"Wow, the fish are fast. I wish I could swim like them," Lily said. + +Tom agreed. He liked the fish too. He wondered what they tasted like. He thought they might be yummy and sweet. + +He saw a fish near the shore. He reached out his hand and tried to catch it. But the fish was too quick and slipped away. + +Tom was sad. He wanted to try the fish. He saw another fish close by. He tried again. This time, he was lucky. He grabbed the fish and pulled it out of the water. + +"Look, Lily, I got a fish! I'm going to eat it," he said. + +Lily was shocked. She didn't think eating a fish was a good idea. She thought it might be sour and yucky. + +"Tom, don't eat the fish! It's not good for you. It's dirty and slimy. Put it back in the pond," she said. + +But Tom didn't listen. He opened his mouth and bit the fish. He hoped it would be delicious. + +But it wasn't. It was sour and bitter. It made his tongue hurt and his face twist. He spat out the fish and made a loud noise. + +"Yuck! The fish is bad! It's sour and nasty. I don't like it," he said. + +Lily shook her head. She felt sorry for Tom. She gave him some water and a cookie. + +"Here, Tom, drink some water and eat a cookie. It will make you feel better. Next time, don't eat the fish. Just feed them," she said. + +Tom nodded. He drank some water and ate a cookie. He felt better. He smiled at Lily. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. I'm sorry I ate the fish. I won't do it again. Let's play something else," he said. + +Lily smiled back. She was glad Tom was okay. She hugged him and said, "You're welcome, Tom. You are a good friend too. Let's play on the swings." + +They put the fish back in the pond and said sorry to the ducks. Then they ran to the swings and had fun. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that fish are not for eating. They are for watching and feeding. +Lily was a young girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna, who had long hair and a pink dress. Lily liked to pretend that Anna was her sister and they did everything together. + +One day, Lily and Anna were playing in the living room, when Lily saw something shiny on the table. It was an ashtray that her daddy used to put his cigarettes in. Lily was curious and wanted to touch it. She reached for the ashtray, but Anna said, "No, Lily, don't touch that. It is bad for you. Daddy says it makes him feel sick." + +But Lily did not listen to Anna. She grabbed the ashtray and lifted it up. It was heavy and cold and smelled bad. Lily did not like it. She wanted to put it back, but she dropped it by accident. The ashtray fell on the floor and broke into many pieces. Lily felt scared and sad. She had made a big mess and she knew her daddy would be angry. + +Lily started to cry and hugged Anna. She said, "I'm sorry, Anna, I'm sorry. I did a bad thing. What can I do?" + +Anna hugged Lily back and said, "It's okay, Lily, it's okay. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. You can say sorry to daddy and help him clean up. He will forgive you. He loves you very much." + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She hoped Anna was right. She waited for her daddy to come home and tell him what happened. She hoped he would not be too mad and still love her. She felt sorry and scared, but also a little brave. She had learned a lesson and she would not touch the ashtray again. +Lily loved to color. She had many color books and color pens. She liked to make pictures of flowers, animals, and stars. She was very good at coloring. + +One day, she saw a new color book on the shelf. It had big and bright pictures of dinosaurs. Lily wanted to color the dinosaurs. She asked her mom if she could borrow the color book. + +"Sure, you can borrow it, but be careful. It belongs to your brother, and he might get mad if you mess it up," her mom said. + +Lily nodded and took the color book. She found a green color pen and started to color a big dinosaur. It had a long neck and a long tail. Lily thought it looked friendly and harmless. + +She was so busy coloring that she did not hear her brother come into the room. He saw his color book and his green color pen in Lily's hands. He got very angry. + +"Hey, that's mine! Give it back!" he shouted. + +Lily looked up and saw her brother. She felt scared and sorry. She did not mean to make him mad. + +"I'm sorry, I just wanted to color the dinosaurs. They are so pretty. I asked mom if I could borrow it," she said. + +"Borrow? You mean steal! You are ruining my color book! Look, you colored outside the lines! And you used the wrong color! Dinosaurs are not green, they are brown and gray!" he yelled. + +He snatched the color book and the color pen from Lily. He threw them on the floor. He stomped away. + +Lily started to cry. She did not like to fight with her brother. She did not like to see him sad. She wished they could share and play together. + +Her mom heard the noise and came into the room. She saw Lily crying and the color book and the color pen on the floor. She hugged Lily and picked up the things. + +"It's okay, sweetie. Don't cry. Your brother was too harsh. He should not have yelled at you or thrown your things. He loves you, but he is very protective of his things. He worked hard on his color book. He likes to color the dinosaurs the way he thinks they were. He does not know that some dinosaurs were green, like you do. You are very smart and creative," her mom said. + +She wiped Lily's tears and smiled. + +"Why don't we go and talk to him? Maybe we can apologize and make up. Maybe he will let you color some more dinosaurs, if you ask nicely. Maybe he will even learn something from you. What do you say?" she asked. + +Lily nodded and smiled back. She liked her mom's idea. She wanted to be friends with her brother again. She wanted to color more dinosaurs. She wanted to show him how fun and harmless they were. She took her mom's hand and they went to find her brother. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a large snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They gave him two eyes, a mouth and buttons. They named him Sam. + +"Hello, Sam!" Lily said. "You are our friend." + +"Yes, you are very nice," Ben said. + +But Sam was not happy. He felt very cold and wet. He wanted to escape from the snow and find a warm place. He saw a house nearby with a fire and a window. He thought maybe he could go there. + +He waited until Lily and Ben went inside for lunch. Then he started to move slowly. He rolled his big body towards the house. He hoped no one would see him. + +But as he moved, he felt something strange. He felt smaller and smaller. He looked at his arms and legs. They were melting! The sun was too hot for him. He felt his hat and scarf fall off. He felt his nose and buttons drop. He felt his eyes and mouth disappear. + +He tried to cry for help, but he had no voice. He was just a puddle of water now. He could not escape. He could not do anything. + +Lily and Ben came back outside. They looked for Sam, but they could not find him. They saw a wet spot on the ground and some clothes and a carrot. + +"Where is Sam?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe he melted." + +They felt sad. They missed their friend. They wished they could make him again. But they knew they could not. They said goodbye to Sam and went inside. They hoped he would be happy in the water. +Sam and Anna were playing in the yard. They liked to dig holes and make mud pies. They were very dirty, but they did not care. They had fun. + +A big car stopped in front of their house. A man got out. He had a badge and a paper. He looked at Sam and Anna. He said, "Hello, kids. I am here to check your license." + +Sam and Anna did not know what a license was. They looked at each other. They were scared. They thought the man was angry. They ran to the door and called for Mom. + +Mom came out. She saw the man. She smiled. She said, "Welcome, sir. Are you from the city?" + +The man nodded. He said, "Yes, ma'am. I am here to inspect your license for your dog. Do you have it?" + +Mom said, "Of course. Come in, please. I will get it for you." + +She took the man inside. She showed him the paper that said they could have a dog. The man looked at it. He said, "Thank you, ma'am. Everything is fine. You have a nice dog and a nice home." + +He gave Mom a sticker. He said, "This is for your window. It shows that you have a license for your dog. Have a good day." + +He left. Mom came out. She hugged Sam and Anna. She said, "Don't be afraid, kids. The man was not angry. He was just doing his job. He was very nice. He welcomed us to the city." + +Sam and Anna smiled. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not know what a license was. We thought he wanted to take our dog." + +Mom said, "No, no. He did not want to take our dog. He wanted to make sure we had a license for our dog. A license is a paper that says we can have a dog. It is a rule in the city. We have to follow the rules." + +Sam and Anna said, "Oh, we understand. We like rules. Rules are good." + +Mom said, "Yes, rules are good. But you know what else is good? A bath. You are very dirty. Come on, let's go inside and get clean." + +Sam and Anna laughed. They followed Mom inside. They loved their dog, their home, and their mom. They were happy. +Lila was a princess who lived in a big castle. She had many toys and dresses and books, but she was not happy. She thought her life was boring. She had to do the same things every day: eat, learn, play, sleep. She wanted to have more fun and adventure. + +One day, she saw a staff in her father's room. It was long and shiny and had a star on top. She asked her father what it was. He said it was a magic staff that could do amazing things. He said he used it to protect the kingdom from bad people and monsters. He said she could not touch it because it was too dangerous for her. + +But Lila was curious and brave. She waited until her father was busy and sneaked into his room. She took the staff and ran outside. She wanted to see what it could do. She pointed it at a tree and said, "Make it pink!" The staff glowed and the tree turned pink. Lila laughed and clapped. She pointed it at a bird and said, "Make it sing!" The staff glowed and the bird sang a beautiful song. Lila smiled and danced. + +She did not see the dragon that was flying in the sky. It saw the staff and wanted it for itself. It roared and swooped down to grab it. Lila screamed and dropped the staff. The dragon caught it in its claws and flew away. Lila was scared and sad. She had lost her father's staff and made him angry. + +She ran back to the castle and told her father what happened. He was very angry and worried. He said, "Lila, you have been very naughty and foolish. You have put yourself and the kingdom in danger. The staff is very powerful and the dragon is very evil. We have to get it back before it does something terrible." + +He hugged her and said, "But I love you and I am glad you are safe. I will forgive you if you promise to never touch the staff again and to listen to me. Will you do that?" + +Lila nodded and said, "Yes, father, I am sorry. I promise to be good and to not be bored. I love you too." + +They hugged and kissed and went to find the staff and the dragon. They had a big adventure and learned a lot. Lila never touched the staff again, but she was not bored anymore. She had fun and adventure with her father and her friends. She was happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big bird with blue wings. The bird is on a tree. + +"Wow, look at the bird!" Anna says. "It is so pretty and blue!" + +"I like the bird too," Ben says. "It has many feathers on its wings. Can you count them?" + +Anna tries to count the feathers. She points at each one and says a number. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty!" + +"Wow, you are good at counting!" Ben says. "I can only count to ten. Can you teach me?" + +"Sure, I can teach you," Anna says. "Let's count together. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!" + +They count together and smile. The bird hears them and sings a song. Anna and Ben clap their hands and laugh. They are happy. They like the bird with blue wings. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They have a lot of fun. + +One day, they see a big tent in the park. They are curious. They want to see what is inside. They sneak in when no one is looking. + +Inside the tent, they see a lot of funny things. They see clowns, balloons, animals and toys. They laugh and clap. They think it is a show. + +But then, a loud voice says: "Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to the circus! The show is about to start!" + +Tim and Jen are scared. They are not supposed to be here. They look for a way out. But they are surrounded by people. + +They see a big cage with a lion. The lion roars. Tim and Jen scream. + +"Help! Help!" they cry. + +A nice man hears them. He is the ringmaster. He wears a red coat and a hat. He smiles and says: "Don't worry, kids. The lion is friendly. He won't hurt you. But you can't stay here. This is not a place for children. Come with me. I'll take you to your parents." + +He picks them up and carries them out of the tent. He finds their mom and dad. They are worried. They hug Tim and Jen. + +"Where were you?" they ask. "We were looking for you." + +Tim and Jen tell them what happened. They say they are sorry. They say they wanted to see the funny things. + +Their mom and dad are not angry. They are glad they are safe. They say they understand. They say they can watch the show later. But first, they have to settle down and have a snack. + +They give them some cookies and juice. Tim and Jen say thank you. They eat and drink. They feel better. + +They settle down and watch the show. They see the clowns, the balloons, the animals and the toys. They laugh and clap. They have a lot of fun. + +The end. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play with a ball in the park. They throw the ball to each other and catch it. They have fun. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He sees Lila and Ben playing with the ball. He wants the ball. He runs to them and says, "Give me the ball. It is mine." + +Lila and Ben are scared. They do not know the big boy. He is mean. He is not nice. They say, "No, it is our ball. We are playing with it. Go away." + +The big boy is angry. He tries to grab the ball from Lila. Lila holds the ball tight. She does not let go. She says, "Ben, help me. He is trying to take our ball." + +Ben trusts Lila. He is her friend. He does not like the big boy. He thinks he is stupid. He runs to Lila and pushes the big boy away. He says, "Leave us alone. You are stupid. You are not our friend. You are a bully." + +The big boy falls to the ground. He is hurt. He cries. He says, "You are mean. You are not fair. You are bad." + +Lila and Ben do not care. They are happy. They have their ball. They pass the ball to each other and catch it. They have fun. They are friends. +Sara and Ben are twins. They are three years old. They like to play with toys and books. They also like to make jokes and laugh. + +One day, they are in the bathroom. They see the toilet. They have an idea. They want to make a funny joke. + +Sara says, "Ben, let's put some toys in the toilet. It will be funny. Mom will be surprised." + +Ben says, "OK, Sara. That sounds fun. Let's do it." + +They take some toys from their room. They put them in the toilet. They put a teddy bear, a car, a ball, and a doll. They giggle and hide behind the door. + +Mom comes to the bathroom. She wants to use the toilet. She opens the lid. She sees the toys. She is shocked. She says, "Oh no! Who did this? This is not funny. This is bad. The toilet is not for toys. The toilet is for pee and poo." + +Sara and Ben hear Mom. They feel sorry. They come out from behind the door. They say, "We did it, Mom. We are sorry. We wanted to make a funny joke. We did not know it was bad." + +Mom is not happy. She says, "Sara and Ben, this is not a joke. This is a mess. You have to take the toys out of the toilet. You have to wash them. You have to say sorry to the toys. And you have to promise me you will never do this again. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They say, "We understand, Mom. We are sorry. We will never do this again. We love you, Mom." + +Mom hugs them. She says, "I love you too, Sara and Ben. But please, be careful with the toilet. It is not a toy. It is not funny. It is important." +One day, a boy named Sam went to the zoo with his mom. He saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. He liked them all, but his favorite was the seal. The seal was gray and shiny, and it could swim and jump in the water. Sam wanted to touch the seal, but his mom said no. + +"Mom, please, can I touch the seal?" Sam asked. + +"No, Sam, you can't. The seal might bite you, or you might fall in the water. It's not safe," his mom said. + +"But the seal looks nice and friendly. He won't hurt me, I promise," Sam said. + +"Sam, I know you like the seal, but you have to listen to me. I promise we can come back another day and watch the seal again, okay?" his mom said. + +Sam nodded, but he was not happy. He wanted to touch the seal now. He looked at the seal, and the seal looked at him. They seemed to understand each other. Sam had an idea. He waited until his mom was busy looking at the map, and then he ran to the fence where the seal was. He reached out his hand, and the seal came closer. Sam felt the seal's wet nose and soft fur. He smiled. + +"Hi, seal. You are my friend. I like you," Sam said. + +The seal made a noise, like a bark. He liked Sam too. He wanted to play with him. He jumped out of the water, and grabbed Sam's hand with his mouth. He pulled Sam over the fence, and into the water. + +"Sam!" his mom shouted. She saw what happened, and ran to the fence. She was scared. She called for help. + +Sam was scared too. He did not want to go in the water. He did not know how to swim. He tried to let go of the seal, but the seal did not let go. He thought Sam wanted to play. He dragged Sam deeper and deeper into the water. + +"Help! Help!" Sam cried. He could not breathe. He wished he had listened to his mom. He wished he had not touched the seal. He wished he could go back. He was sorry. He was sorry. He was sorry. +Sara and Tom were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They also gave him a staff to hold. The staff was a long stick they found in the woods. + +"Look, our snowman is a king!" Sara said. + +"He is very cold, but he is happy," Tom said. + +They ran around the snowman and threw snowballs at each other. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Sara's mom called them. "Sara, Tom, come inside! It's time for lunch!" + +Sara and Tom ran to the house. They were hungry and wanted to eat. They took off their coats and boots and sat at the table. + +"Did you have fun in the snow?" Sara's mom asked. + +"Yes, we did! We made a snowman!" Sara said. + +"A snowman? That's nice. What did you use for his eyes and nose?" Sara's mom asked. + +Sara and Tom looked at each other. They forgot to give the snowman eyes and nose. They only gave him a hat, a scarf and a staff. + +"Oh no, we forgot!" Sara said. + +"Can we go back and finish him?" Tom asked. + +Sara's mom smiled. "Sure, you can. But first, eat your lunch. You need to be warm and full." + +Sara and Tom nodded. They ate their lunch quickly. They wanted to go back and make their snowman complete. They hoped he was still there, with his hat, his scarf and his staff. +Tom and Lily wanted to play dress-up. They found a big box of costumes in the attic. There were hats and capes and masks and wings. Tom liked the pirate costume. He put on a hat and a sword. Lily liked the fairy costume. She put on a dress and a wand. + +"Look at me, I'm a pirate!" Tom said. "I can find treasure and fight bad guys!" + +"Look at me, I'm a fairy!" Lily said. "I can do magic and fly!" + +They ran around the attic, pretending to be a pirate and a fairy. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Lily saw something shiny in the corner. It was a glass ball with a snowman inside. It was very pretty. Lily wanted to see it better. She walked towards it. + +"Wait, Lily, don't touch that!" Tom said. "That's grandma's snow globe. It's very old and fragile. It can break easily." + +But Lily did not listen. She reached for the snow globe. She wanted to shake it and see the snow fall. + +Tom ran after her. He wanted to protect the snow globe. He knew grandma loved it very much. He grabbed Lily's hand and pulled it away. + +"Ow, Tom, that hurts!" Lily said. "Let go of me!" + +"No, Lily, you can't have it!" Tom said. "It's not a toy. It's a special thing. You have to be careful." + +They started to argue. They pulled and pushed each other. They did not see the snow globe fall from the shelf. It hit the floor and shattered. The glass broke and the water spilled. The snowman was gone. + +They heard a loud noise. They stopped fighting. They looked at the mess. They felt very bad. + +They heard footsteps. Grandma was coming. They were scared. They did not know what to say. + +They hid behind the costumes. They hoped grandma would not be angry. They wished they had been more careful. They learned a lesson. +Sara liked to make labels for her toys. She had a big box of paper and stickers and pens. She wrote the names of her toys on the paper and stuck them on with the stickers. She thought it was fun and normal. + +One day, her brother Tom came into her room. He saw her labels and laughed. He said they were silly and wrong. He took some of them off and threw them away. He said he would make better labels for her toys. + +Sara was very sad and angry. She said, "No, Tom, stop! Those are my labels. I made them. They are not silly and wrong. They are normal and good. Please give them back to me!" + +Tom did not listen. He said, "No, Sara, your labels are bad. Look, this is not a bear, it is a dog. And this is not a doll, it is a princess. And this is not a car, it is a rocket. I will make new labels for you. You will like them more." + +Sara did not like them more. She liked her labels more. She cried and shouted. She said, "No, Tom, no! Those are not my toys. Those are your toys. You are changing them. You are not nice. Please leave me alone!" + +Tom did not leave her alone. He kept making new labels for her toys. He thought he was helping her. He did not understand why she was so upset. + +Sara ran to her mom. She told her what Tom was doing. She said, "Mom, please help me! Tom is ruining my labels. He is making my toys different. He is not normal. He is mean!" + +Mom went to Sara's room. She saw what Tom was doing. She said, "Tom, what are you doing? Why are you taking Sara's labels? Why are you making new ones? That is not nice. That is not normal. That is rude." + +Tom looked at mom. He said, "But mom, I am helping Sara. Her labels are silly and wrong. My labels are better and right. I am making her toys more fun." + +Mom said, "No, Tom, you are not helping Sara. You are hurting her. Her labels are not silly and wrong. They are normal and good. They are how she likes her toys. You are making her toys less fun. You are making her sad and angry. You need to say sorry to Sara and give her back her labels. And you need to respect her toys and her choices. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded. He said, "Yes, mom, I understand. I am sorry, Sara. I did not mean to hurt you. I did not know you liked your labels so much. Here, take them back. I will not touch them again. I will respect your toys and your choices. Please forgive me." + +Sara smiled. She said, "Thank you, Tom. I forgive you. I am glad you understand. Here, you can have some of my stickers and pens. You can make your own labels for your own toys. Maybe we can play together later." + +Tom smiled too. He said, "Thank you, Sara. That is very nice of you. I would like to make my own labels for my own toys. And I would like to play with you later. Maybe we can learn from each other." + +Mom hugged them both. She said, "I am proud of you both. You have learned a valuable lesson today. Labels are not silly or wrong. They are normal and good. They are how we express ourselves and our preferences. They are not the same for everyone. And that is okay. We can respect and appreciate each other's labels and differences. And we can have fun and be friends." +Lila and Ben were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and explore the sofa, the table and the rug. They had a big box that was their treasure chest. They filled it with shiny things they found around the house. + +One day, they saw a pretty vase on the shelf. It was blue and green and had flowers on it. Lila wanted to put it in their treasure chest. She climbed on a chair and reached for the vase. But the vase was too heavy and slippery. It fell from her hands and broke on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Lila cried. "Mommy will be so mad!" + +Ben ran to her and hugged her. He saw the pieces of the vase and felt sad. He liked the vase too. He said, "It's okay, Lila. It was an accident. We can tell Mommy we are sorry and help her clean up." + +Lila nodded and wiped her tears. She and Ben picked up the big pieces of the vase and put them in a bag. They were careful not to cut themselves. They also swept the small pieces with a broom. They worked hard until the floor was clean. + +Mommy came home and saw them. She smiled and said, "What a nice surprise! You two settled the living room so well. Thank you for being so generous and helpful." + +Lila and Ben smiled back. They gave Mommy the bag with the pieces of the vase and said, "We are sorry, Mommy. We broke your vase. We didn't mean to. We wanted to make it our treasure." + +Mommy hugged them and said, "I know, sweeties. I'm not mad. I'm glad you are safe and honest. The vase was not very important. You are my real treasure." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, they see a big yellow taxi on the street. They want to go inside and see what it is like. + +"Mom, can we go in the taxi?" Lily asks. + +"No, sweetie, we have to walk home. The taxi is for people who need to go far away," Mom says. + +"But I want to go in the taxi!" Ben says. He starts to cry and kick his legs. + +Mom tries to calm him down, but he is very angry. He does not listen to her. He runs to the taxi and opens the door. + +"Hey, kid, what are you doing?" The taxi driver says. He is also angry. He does not like Ben to touch his taxi. + +Ben is scared. He hears the taxi driver yell at him. He hears his mom call his name. He hears Lily cry. He wants to go back to his mom, but he does not know how. + +Mom runs to the taxi and takes Ben out. She says sorry to the taxi driver. She hugs Ben and Lily. She tells them that they have to be careful and listen to her. She says that the taxi is not a toy. She says that they can play with their own toys at home. + +Lily and Ben say sorry to Mom and the taxi driver. They are not angry anymore. They hold Mom's hand and walk home. They are happy to be with Mom. They do not want to go in the taxi again. +Lily was eager to read her new novel. She liked stories about animals and magic. She got the book from the library with her mom. She ran to her room and opened the book. + +But the first page was scary. It had a big snake with sharp teeth. It said the snake wanted to eat the children in the story. Lily felt afraid. She closed the book and put it under her pillow. + +She went to find her mom. She told her mom about the snake. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. It's just a story. The snake is not real. It can't hurt you." + +She took Lily back to her room. She comforted her with a soft blanket and a teddy bear. She said, "Why don't we read another book? A happy book. I have one here. It's about a bunny who makes friends with a bird." + +Lily smiled. She liked bunnies and birds. She said, "Yes, please. Can you read it to me?" + +Her mom nodded. She opened the book and read it to Lily. Lily listened and forgot about the snake. She felt cozy and safe. She thanked her mom and gave her a kiss. She said, "I love you, mom. And I love this book." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. And I'm glad you love this book. Maybe tomorrow you can try the other book again. Maybe it's not so scary after all. Maybe the snake is nice." + +Lily thought about it. She said, "Maybe. But not tonight. Tonight I want to dream about bunnies and birds." + +Her mom said, "Okay. Good night, Lily. Sweet dreams." + +She turned off the light and left the room. Lily cuddled with her teddy bear and closed her eyes. She was happy. She had a good mom and a good book. And maybe tomorrow she would have a good snake too. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. They have a club. The club is a big box with a hole. They go inside the box and talk and laugh. + +One day, Lily brings a new toy to the club. It is a doll with long hair and a pink dress. Tom likes the doll. He asks Lily, "Can I play with your doll?" + +Lily says, "Yes, you can play with her. But you have to lend her back to me. She is my doll." + +Tom says, "OK, I will lend her back to you. Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." + +They play with the doll and have fun. They make her dance and sing and comb her hair. They are happy. + +But then, Tom forgets to lend the doll back to Lily. He takes her home with him. Lily is sad. She misses her doll. + +The next day, Lily goes to the club. She looks for her doll. She does not see her. She asks Tom, "Where is my doll? You did not lend her back to me." + +Tom says, "I am sorry, Lily. I forgot. I like your doll. She is so pretty and fun. Can I keep her?" + +Lily says, "No, you cannot keep her. She is my doll. You have to lend her back to me. That is the rule of the club. We share our toys and books. We do not take them away." + +Tom says, "But I want her. She is my doll now." + +Lily says, "No, she is not. She is my doll. Give her back to me. Or I will not be your friend anymore." + +Tom is sad. He does not want to lose Lily's friendship. He likes Lily. He likes the club. He thinks for a moment. He says, "OK, Lily. I will lend her back to you. I am sorry. I was wrong. You are a good friend." + +He gives the doll back to Lily. Lily smiles. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend, too. I am happy. We can play with the doll together. It is easy to share. It is fun to share." + +They hug and play with the doll and have fun. They are happy. They are friends. They are the club. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. Sara sees a big hill with flowers. She wants to go up and see them. She says to Ben, "Come with me. Let's go to the hill." + +Ben nods and follows Sara. They run up the hill, holding hands. They see many colors and smells. Sara thinks the flowers are attractive. She picks one and gives it to Ben. Ben smiles and says, "Thank you. You are attractive too." + +They hug and laugh. Then they hear a loud noise. It is a dog. It is big and black and barks. Sara and Ben are scared. They turn and run down the hill. But the hill is steep and slippery. Sara and Ben fall. They roll and tumble and bump. They hurt their feet and knees and elbows. + +They stop at the bottom of the hill. They cry and hug each other. The dog is gone. A lady comes and helps them. She is nice and kind. She gives them band-aids and water and cookies. She says, "You are brave. Don't worry. You will be okay." + +Sara and Ben feel better. They say, "Thank you. You are nice and kind." They eat the cookies and drink the water. They look at each other and smile. They still have the flower. They say, "We are friends. We will always help each other." They hold hands and walk back to the park. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big balloon. It is red and shiny. They want to touch it. + +"Can we touch the balloon?" Lily asks Ben. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe it is not for us." + +They look around. They do not see anyone. They run to the balloon. They reach out their hands. + +But the balloon is not soft. It is hard and cold. It makes a hissing sound. It has a hole. + +"Ouch!" Lily says. "The balloon hurts!" + +Ben sees a sign. It says: "Danger! Oxygen tank. Do not touch." + +"Oxygen?" Ben says. "What is oxygen?" + +"I don't know," Lily says. "But it is not a balloon. It is something bad." + +They run away from the oxygen tank. They find their mom and dad. They tell them what happened. + +Mom and dad hug them. They say: "You are brave, but you are also lucky. Oxygen is what we breathe. But too much oxygen can make fire. And fire can burn. You should never touch things you don't know." + +Lily and Ben nod. They say: "We are sorry. We will not touch things we don't know again." + +They go home. They play with their toys. They are happy. They are safe. +Ben and Lily are playing in the garden. They like to run and jump and laugh. They see a big hedge near the fence. The hedge is green and has many leaves. + +"Let's go and see what is behind the hedge," says Ben. + +"OK," says Lily. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +They run to the hedge and look for a gap. They find a small hole and crawl through. They see a big pile of rubbish behind the hedge. The rubbish is smelly and dirty. There are cans and bottles and bags and boxes. + +"Yuck!" says Ben. "This is not fun. This is gross." + +"Let's go back," says Lily. "This is not a good place to play." + +They turn around and try to crawl back through the hole. But the hole is too small. They are stuck. + +"Help!" they shout. "We need help!" + +Their mum hears them and comes to the garden. She sees them behind the hedge. She is angry and worried. + +"What are you doing there?" she asks. "How did you get there?" + +"We wanted to see what is behind the hedge," says Ben. + +"But we found rubbish and it is smelly," says Lily. + +"And we are stuck and we need help," they both say. + +Mum shakes her head and sighs. She pulls them out of the hole and hugs them. + +"Next time, do not go behind the hedge," she says. "It is not safe and it is not nice. You can play in the garden, but stay away from the hedge." + +"OK, mum," they say. "We are sorry." + +They go back to the garden and play with their toys. They do not go near the hedge again. They do not like the smelly rubbish. They like the fresh air and the flowers and the sun. +Tim and Lily were playing in the mud. They liked to make mud pies and mud castles. They were filthy from head to toe. Their mom saw them and was not happy. + +"Tim and Lily, come here right now!" she called. "You need a bath!" + +Tim and Lily did not want to stop playing. They liked the mud. They ran away from their mom. They hid behind a big tree. + +Their mom looked for them. She saw their footprints in the mud. She followed them to the tree. She found them and grabbed them. + +"Got you!" she said. "You are very naughty. You need a bath and a massage. A massage will make you feel good and clean." + +Tim and Lily did not know what a massage was. They were scared. They cried and kicked. + +"Please, mom, no massage!" they begged. "We don't like massage!" + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She carried them to the house. + +"A massage is not bad," she said. "It is when I rub your back and your legs and your arms with soap and water. It will tickle and make you laugh. It will also make the mud go away. Don't you want to be clean and happy?" + +Tim and Lily thought about it. They did not like the mud on their skin. It was sticky and itchy. They did not like to be naughty. They wanted to be clean and happy. + +"Okay, mom," they said. "We will try the massage. But can we play in the mud again tomorrow?" + +Their mom laughed and nodded. She took them to the bath. She gave them a massage. They giggled and splashed. They felt good and clean. They thanked their mom and gave her a kiss. + +The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big stick on the ground. Lily wanted the stick. She ran to get it. + +"Mine!" she said. She held the stick tight. + +Ben wanted the stick too. He ran after Lily. He tried to take the stick from her. + +"Give me!" he said. He pulled the stick hard. + +Lily and Ben both pulled the stick. They did not want to share. They made loud noises. They were angry. + +A lady came to them. She was their teacher. She saw them fighting over the stick. + +"Stop!" she said. "What are you doing?" + +Lily and Ben looked at her. They did not say anything. + +The teacher took the stick from them. She broke it in half. She gave one half to Lily and one half to Ben. + +"Now you both have a stick," she said. "But you need to learn to share. Sharing is nice. Fighting is not. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt sorry. They did not want to fight. They wanted to play. + +They looked at their sticks. They thought they were too small. They did not want them anymore. + +They threw their sticks away. They hugged each other. They said sorry. + +They ran to play with something else. They forgot about the stick. They were happy. +Tom and Sue like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. One day, they see a new thing in the park. It is a long line with many colors. It goes up and down and around. Tom and Sue want to try it. + +They run to the line and wait for their turn. But there is a big boy in front of them. He is ugly and mean. He does not let them go on the line. He says, "This is my line. Go away, you are too small and silly." + +Tom and Sue are sad and angry. They do not like the big boy. They want to go on the line. They think of a plan. They wait until the big boy is on the line. Then they spring to the other end of the line. They pull it hard. The line shakes and bounces. The big boy falls off the line. He cries and runs away. + +Tom and Sue laugh and clap. They go on the line and have fun. They go up and down and around. They are happy and brave. They like the line. They do not like the ugly and mean boy. They say, "This is our line. We can share it with nice and kind friends." +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They like to dig in the sand with their shovels and buckets. They make a big pile of sand and pretend it is a mountain. + +"Look, Anna, I found a shiny stone!" Ben says, holding up a small pebble. "It is very pretty. Can I keep it?" + +"Yes, you can keep it, Ben. It is your stone. But where will you put it?" Anna asks. + +"I will bury it in the sand. Then it will be safe and no one will take it," Ben says. He digs a small hole in the sand and puts the stone inside. He covers it with more sand and pats it down. + +"Good idea, Ben. But how will you find it again?" Anna asks. + +"I will remember where it is. It is under the big tree, in the shade. See, the tree makes a dark spot on the sand. That is the shade. It is cool and nice," Ben says, pointing to the tree. + +Anna nods. She thinks Ben is smart. She looks around and sees a flower. It is yellow and bright. She picks it and gives it to Ben. + +"Here, Ben, this is for you. It is a flower. It smells good. You can put it on your sand mountain," she says. + +"Thank you, Anna. It is a beautiful flower. You are very kind. I will put it on my sand mountain. It will make it look more pretty," Ben says. He takes the flower and sticks it on the top of his sand pile. + +They smile at each other and hug. They are happy. They like to play in the park. They like to dig and bury and make things. They are good friends. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they saw a big parade in the street. There were many people and animals and music. They wanted to join the parade. + +"Let's go, Ben!" Lily said. "We can march with them and have fun!" + +Ben was lazy. He did not want to move. He liked to sit on the grass and watch the clouds. + +"No, Lily," he said. "I don't want to march. It is too hard and too loud. I want to stay here and rest." + +Lily was sad. She wanted to include Ben in her game. She tried to make him change his mind. + +"Please, Ben," she said. "It will be fun. Look, there is a clown and a horse and a drum. Don't you want to see them up close?" + +Ben shook his head. He did not care about the clown or the horse or the drum. He was happy on the grass. + +"No, Lily," he said. "I don't want to see them. I want to see the clouds. They are soft and quiet and pretty." + +Lily sighed. She did not understand Ben. She liked the clouds too, but she liked the parade more. She decided to go by herself. + +"Okay, Ben," she said. "You can stay here and be lazy. I will go and march and have fun. Bye!" + +She ran to the parade and joined the crowd. She waved her hands and smiled. She felt happy and excited. She did not miss Ben at all. + +Ben watched her go. He felt lonely and bored. He wished he had gone with her. He missed her a lot. He realized he had made a mistake. + +"Wait, Lily!" he called. "Wait for me! I want to march with you!" + +But it was too late. Lily did not hear him. She was too far away. Ben was left alone on the grass. He looked at the clouds. They did not seem so soft or quiet or pretty anymore. He felt sad and sorry. He learned a lesson. +Tim and Jen are playing with their dog Max in the garden. They have a big ball and they throw it for Max to catch. Max loves the ball and runs very fast to get it. He is happy and barks. + +But then the ball goes over the fence and into the pond. Max jumps over the fence and into the water. He swims to the ball and grabs it with his mouth. He is wet and cold and his fur is sticky. + +Tim and Jen run to the fence and call Max. "Max, come back! You are wet and dirty!" they say. Max hears them and swims back to the fence. He drops the ball and shakes his fur. Water splashes everywhere. + +Tim and Jen help Max over the fence and hug him. They are wet too, but they don't mind. They love Max. They take him inside the house and get a towel. They dry his fur and make him warm. + +But Max's fur is still sticky and has some leaves and mud in it. Tim and Jen get a scissors and cut the bad parts of his fur. They are careful not to hurt him. Max feels better and looks funny. He licks their faces and wags his tail. + +Tim and Jen laugh and say, "You are a good dog, Max. But next time, don't jump into the pond!" Max nods and cuddles with them. He is happy and sleepy. He dreams of the ball and the pond. +Tom and Lily like to play with paper. They can fold it into many shapes. They can make hats, boats, and planes. They have fun with their paper toys. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and furry. He looks friendly. Tom and Lily want to pet him. They run to the dog with their paper toys. + +But the dog is rude. He does not like paper. He barks at Tom and Lily. He grabs their paper toys with his teeth. He tears them apart. He makes a mess. + +Tom and Lily are sad and scared. They cry. They want their paper toys back. They say to the dog, "Bad dog! Give us our paper toys! You are rude!" + +The dog does not listen. He runs away with the paper. He thinks it is a game. He does not care about Tom and Lily. + +Tom and Lily go to their mom. She hugs them and comforts them. She says, "I'm sorry, my loves. The dog was rude. He did not know how to play nice. But you can make new paper toys. I have more paper for you. Do you want to fold some more?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They wipe their tears. They smile. They say, "Yes, please. We like to fold paper. It is fun." + +They go to a bench with their mom. They take some paper. They fold it into new shapes. They forget about the rude dog. They have fun with their paper toys. +Ben and Lily are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Ben has a toy car and Lily has a toy bird. + +"Look, Lily, my car can go fast!" Ben says, zooming his car on the floor. + +"Wow, Ben, your car is cool!" Lily says, flapping her bird in the air. "But my bird can fly high!" + +They laugh and play some more, until they hear their mom calling them. + +"Ben, Lily, it's time to feed the cat!" Mom says. + +They put down their toys and run to the kitchen. They see the cat sitting on the table, looking hungry. + +"Hi, cat!" Ben says, petting the cat's fur. + +"Meow!" the cat says, rubbing its head against Ben's hand. + +Mom gives them a can of cat food and a spoon. She shows them how to open the can and scoop some food into a bowl. + +"Here, cat, eat this!" Lily says, putting the bowl on the floor. + +The cat sniffs the food and licks it. Then it makes a funny face and spits it out. + +"Yuck!" the cat says, shaking its head. + +"What's wrong, cat?" Ben asks, looking at the food. + +"It's sour!" the cat says, sticking out its tongue. + +"Sour?" Lily asks, confused. + +"Yes, sour! Like a lemon!" the cat says, making a sour face. + +"Oh, no, cat, we're sorry!" Ben says, feeling bad. + +Mom comes over and looks at the can. She sees that it has a dent and a hole in it. + +"Oh, dear, this can is bad!" Mom says, picking it up. "It must have gone bad in the store. I'm sorry, cat, we'll get you a new one." + +She throws the can in the trash and gets another one from the cupboard. She opens it and smells it. + +"This one is good!" Mom says, smiling. "It smells like fish!" + +She scoops some food into a new bowl and gives it to the cat. + +"Here, cat, try this!" Lily says, hoping the cat will like it. + +The cat sniffs the food and licks it. Then it purrs and eats it all. + +"Mmm, this is good!" the cat says, licking its lips. + +"Yay, cat, we're glad you like it!" Ben says, clapping his hands. + +They hug the cat and give it some water. Then they go back to the living room and play with their toys again. + +The end. +Sara likes to help her mom in the kitchen. Mom is making a cake for dad's birthday. Sara gets to mix the flour and the eggs in a big bowl. She stirs and stirs with a wooden spoon. She feels happy and proud. + +"Good job, Sara!" Mom says. "You are a great helper. Now we need to add some sugar and some milk. Can you pour them for me?" + +Sara nods and pours the sugar and the milk into the bowl. She watches as Mom mixes them with the flour and the eggs. The batter looks yummy and smooth. Sara wants to taste it, but Mom says no. + +"Not yet, Sara. We have to bake the cake first. It has to go in the oven. The oven is very hot. You have to be careful and not touch it. Can you help me put the cake pan in the oven?" + +Sara says yes and follows Mom to the oven. Mom opens the door and slides the cake pan inside. She closes the door and sets the timer. Sara sees the cake through the glass. It looks small and pale. + +"Don't worry, Sara. The cake will grow and turn brown in the oven. It will be ready soon. Then we can decorate it with frosting and sprinkles. Dad will love it. He will be so surprised. We are a good family, aren't we?" + +Sara smiles and hugs Mom. She says, "Yes, Mom. We are a good family. I love you and Dad. And I love cake!" +Mia liked to smell the flowers in the garden. She had a delicate nose that could tell the difference between roses and lilies. She always asked her mom to permit her to pick one flower to take home. + +One day, she saw a new flower that was purple and yellow. It looked very pretty and smelled very sweet. She wanted to pick it, but she did not know if her mom would permit her. She decided to ask her mom first. + +She ran to the house and found her mom in the kitchen. "Mom, can I pick a flower from the garden?" she asked. + +"Which flower, Mia?" her mom asked. + +"The purple and yellow one. It smells very sweet. Can I have it, please?" Mia said. + +Her mom smiled and nodded. "Yes, you can have it, Mia. But be careful. That flower is called a pansy. It has a delicate stem that can break easily. You have to hold it gently, OK?" + +"OK, mom. Thank you!" Mia said. She hugged her mom and ran back to the garden. She found the pansy and picked it carefully. She held it close to her nose and breathed in its sweet smell. She was very happy. She had a new flower and a mom who permitted her to enjoy it. +Anna liked to create things with her clay. She made animals, flowers, and people. She had many colors of clay to choose from. She liked to mix them and see what new colors she could make. + +One day, she decided to create something scary. She took some white clay and rolled it into a ball. Then she pressed her fingers into the ball to make two holes for eyes. She used a stick to make a nose and a mouth. She added some teeth and some bumps on the top. She made a skull. + +She showed her skull to her brother Ben. Ben was older than Anna and liked to read books. He looked at the skull and said, "That's not scary. That's silly. A skull is not just a head. It has a body and bones too. And it's not white. It's brown and dirty." + +Anna felt sad. She liked her skull. She thought it was scary. She said, "No, it's not silly. It's scary. It's a skull from a deep hole in the ground. It was a person who died a long time ago. And it's white because it's a ghost skull. It can fly and make noises. Boo!" + +Ben laughed. He thought Anna was funny. He said, "OK, OK. It's a ghost skull. But can it do anything else? Can it talk? Can it play?" + +Anna thought for a moment. She said, "Yes, it can. It can talk to me. It can say, 'Anna, you are a good creator. You make me happy. You are my friend.' And it can play with me. It can roll and bounce and hide. Do you want to play with us?" + +Ben smiled. He said, "Sure, I want to play with you and your ghost skull. It looks like fun. Maybe you can create more things with your clay. Maybe you can make a ghost body and bones for your skull. Or maybe you can make something else. You have a lot of clay and a lot of imagination." + +Anna hugged her skull. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. You make me happy. You are my friend. Come on, let's play!" +Sam and Mia liked to play pretend. They had many toys to make their games fun. One day, they decided to be spies and stop a bad guy. + +They found a big box and cut out a door and a window. They made it their spy base. They used tape and paper to attach signs that said "Top Secret" and "No Bad Guys Allowed". They also used tape to attach some of their toys to the box. They made them look like weapons to scare the bad guy. + +They put on their spy hats and glasses and grabbed their walkie-talkies. They hid behind the box and waited for the bad guy to come. They whispered to each other. + +"Sam, do you see the bad guy?" Mia asked. + +"Not yet, Mia. But I hear him. He is coming this way. He sounds very mean and cold." Sam said. + +They saw a shadow on the wall. It was the bad guy. He was big and hairy and had a long tail. He was their cat, Fluffy. But they pretended he was a bad guy. + +"Quick, Mia, use your weapon!" Sam said. + +Mia picked up a toy gun and pointed it at Fluffy. She made a loud noise. "Bang! Bang! Bang!" + +Fluffy was not scared. He was curious. He walked towards the box and sniffed it. He saw the signs and the toys. He pawed at them and tried to pull them off. + +"Hey, stop that! You are ruining our spy base!" Sam shouted. + +He threw a toy ball at Fluffy. Fluffy chased the ball and ran away. + +"Yay, we did it! We stopped the bad guy!" Mia cheered. + +They high-fived each other and hugged. They were happy. They were the best spies ever. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their bikes. They liked to ride fast and make noises. They saw a big hill and wanted to go up and down. Ben went first and pedaled hard. He reached the top and shouted, "Look at me, Lily!" + +Lily smiled and followed him. She also pedaled hard, but her bike was old and had a flat tire. She felt the tire go bump, bump, bump. She tried to stop, but the brake was broken. She was scared and screamed, "Help, Ben!" + +Ben heard her and turned around. He saw Lily going down the hill very fast. He saw a big tree in her way. He was scared too and prayed, "Please, God, help Lily!" + +Lily closed her eyes and hoped for the best. She felt the wind in her hair and the bump, bump, bump of the tire. She heard a loud crash and felt a pain in her leg. She opened her eyes and saw the tree. She had hit it with her bike. She cried, "Ow, ow, ow!" + +Ben ran to her and hugged her. He saw blood on her leg and a big dent in her bike. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Are you okay?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I think so. But my bike is broken. And my leg hurts." + +Ben said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll get help. You stay here. You're very brave. You faced the fierce hill and the big tree." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. You're very kind. You prayed for me and came to me." + +Ben said, "You're welcome, Lily. You're my best friend. We'll always stick together." + +They held hands and waited for help. They were glad they had each other. +Tom and Anna like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the hammer. They use the hammer to make noise and to hit things. Sometimes they hit the wall, sometimes they hit the floor, sometimes they hit their own feet. + +One day, they find a big chair in the living room. It is a new chair for Mom and Dad. It is soft and red and has four legs. Tom and Anna think it is a good place to play with the hammer. They seat on the chair and start to hit it with the hammer. They make holes and rips and tears in the chair. They laugh and have fun. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise and come to the living room. They see Tom and Anna and the chair. They are very angry and sad. They say, "What have you done to our new chair? You have ruined it with your hammer! You are very naughty and bad!" + +Tom and Anna stop hitting the chair. They look at Mom and Dad and the chair. They do not understand why they are angry and sad. They think the chair is funny. They say, "But we like the chair! It has many shapes and colors now! It is a funny chair!" + +Mom and Dad shake their heads and sigh. They take away the hammer and the chair. They say, "You cannot play with the hammer anymore. And you cannot seat on the chair anymore. You have to learn to be careful and gentle with things. And you have to say sorry for what you have done." + +Tom and Anna feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom and Dad. We did not mean to be naughty and bad. We just wanted to have fun. Can we have a hug?" + +Mom and Dad hug Tom and Anna. They say, "We love you, Tom and Anna. But you have to listen to us and follow the rules. And you have to find other toys to play with. Toys that are not dangerous and destructive. Toys that are safe and fun." + +Tom and Anna nod and smile. They say, "OK, Mom and Dad. We will listen to you and follow the rules. And we will find other toys to play with. Toys that are safe and fun. Like the ball and the doll and the car and the book." + +Mom and Dad smile and kiss Tom and Anna. They say, "That's good, Tom and Anna. We are proud of you. Now let's go and play with the ball and the doll and the car and the book. And let's forget about the hammer and the chair." + +Tom and Anna agree and follow Mom and Dad. They leave the hammer and the chair behind. They do not look at them anymore. They do not care about them anymore. They only care about the ball and the doll and the car and the book. And they have fun. +Ben and his dog Spot like to go to the park. They walk on the path with a leash. Spot is a good dog. He does not run away or bark at other dogs. + +One day, they see a big balloon in the sky. It is red and yellow and high. Ben and Spot stop and watch. They think it is pretty. + +"Wow, look at that balloon!" Ben says. "I wish I could fly in it." + +Spot wags his tail. He likes balloons too. He wants to chase them. + +Suddenly, the balloon comes down. It lands near the park. Ben and Spot run to see it. They are curious. + +"Hello, little boy and dog," a man says. He comes out of the basket. He has a hat and a coat. He is the balloon man. + +"Hello, sir," Ben says. "Your balloon is amazing. Can we go in it?" + +The balloon man smiles. He likes Ben and Spot. He says, "Sure, why not? But you have to ask your mom or dad first. And you have to keep the leash on your dog. He might get scared." + +Ben nods. He is excited. He runs to find his mom. He tells her about the balloon. She says yes. She thinks it is fun. + +Ben and Spot go back to the balloon man. He helps them get in the basket. He turns on the fire. The balloon goes up. Ben and Spot watch. They see the park, the trees, the cars, the houses. They feel the wind. They are happy. + +They fly in the balloon for a while. Then they come down. They thank the balloon man. He gives them a sticker. It has a balloon on it. + +Ben and Spot walk back to their mom. They tell her about their adventure. She hugs them. She is proud. + +They go home. They have a snack. They show their sticker. They remember the balloon. They smile. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the park. They liked to make noises and pretend they were police and robbers. Lily had a blue car and Ben had a red car. + +"Stop, robber, stop!" Lily shouted, chasing Ben with her car. "You took the money from the bank!" + +"No, I didn't, you can't catch me!" Ben said, zooming away with his car. He laughed and dodged Lily's car. + +But then, Ben's car got stuck in a hole in the ground. He tried to pull it out, but it was too hard. He started to cry. + +"Lily, help me, please! My car is stuck!" + +Lily heard Ben's cry and stopped chasing him. She saw his car in the hole and felt sorry for him. She ran over to him and said, "Don't cry, Ben, I will help you." + +She grabbed his car and pulled with all her strength. She was very strong and helpful. She managed to release his car from the hole and gave it back to him. + +"Thank you, Lily, you are a good police!" Ben said, smiling and hugging his car. + +"You are welcome, Ben, you are a good robber!" Lily said, smiling and hugging her car. + +They decided to stop playing police and robbers and play something else. They were happy and friends again. +Lily was a wealthy girl who had many toys and dolls. She liked to play with them in her big house and garden. But she was not happy. She wanted to have friends to share her fun. + +One day, she saw a boy outside her gate. He was holding a pipe and blowing bubbles. The bubbles were shiny and round and flew in the air. Lily thought they were beautiful. She ran to the gate and said, "Hello, what is your name?" + +The boy smiled and said, "I am Tom. I live in the small house over there. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily nodded and opened the gate. She took a pipe from Tom and blew a bubble. It was bigger than her head. She laughed and said, "This is fun!" + +Tom and Lily played with the pipes and bubbles for a long time. They chased them, popped them, and made shapes with them. They talked and giggled and became friends. + +Lily felt happy. She realized that she did not need many toys and dolls to have fun. She only needed a friend. She said to Tom, "Thank you for playing with me. You are very nice. Can I give you something?" + +Tom shook his head and said, "No, thank you. You have given me enough. You have given me your friendship. That is the best gift." + +Lily smiled and hugged Tom. She said, "You are right. Friendship is the best gift. I am glad I met you." + +They released the pipes and bubbles and held hands. They walked to Lily's house and asked her mother if they could have some cookies and milk. Lily's mother was happy to see her daughter happy. She welcomed Tom and gave them some cookies and milk. They ate and drank and continued to play and talk. They were happy. +Lily and Max wanted to create cookies for their mom. They found a big bowl, some flour, some sugar, some butter and some eggs. They mixed everything together with a big spoon. Then they made shapes with the dough on a tray. They put the tray in the oven and waited. + +After a while, they smelled something good. They opened the oven and saw the cookies. They were brown and round and smelled like sugar. They took the tray out and put it on the table. They wanted to eat the cookies, but they were too hot. + +They waited for the cookies to cool down. They talked to each other. + +"I want to eat the star cookie," Lily said. + +"I want to eat the heart cookie," Max said. + +They looked at the cookies. They saw that some of them were hard and some of them were soft. + +"Why are some cookies hard and some cookies soft?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Max said. "Maybe we put too much flour in some of them. Or maybe we baked them too long." + +They touched the cookies. They felt the hard ones and the soft ones. + +"I like the soft ones better," Lily said. "They are chewy and yummy." + +"I like the hard ones better," Max said. "They are crunchy and crispy." + +They decided to share the cookies. Lily gave Max some of her soft ones and Max gave Lily some of his hard ones. They ate the cookies and smiled. + +They heard their mom coming home. They ran to the door and hugged her. + +"Mom, we made cookies for you!" they said. + +Mom looked at the table and saw the cookies. She saw the hard ones and the soft ones. She smiled and kissed them. + +"Thank you, my sweeties," she said. "You are very creative and thoughtful. I love you and I love your cookies." +Once there was a young girl. She enjoyed playing with her friends, but most of all she liked to jog. She would jog everyday and think about the things she wanted to do. + +One day, when the young girl was jogging, she noticed something. It was a young boy, who didn't look like he wanted to run. The little girl was curious so she stopped to take a closer look. + +The little boy started to tell the young girl about how he wanted to jog, but he was too scared. He was afraid of going too fast, or not being able to do it. He didn't know how to do it. + +The little girl thought about it for a minute. Then she smiled and said, "It's ok. I can teach you how to jog. I can help you to do it, step by step." The little boy smiled back, and they began. + +At first it was difficult, but with the little girl's help, the little boy soon got the hang of it. Everyday, the little girl and the young boy would jog together. Eventually, the little boy was able to jog all by himself! +Mama and Daddy were going to sell their things on Sunday. They were so excited! + +As they got ready, Daddy packed the things they were going to sell into the car. They drove to the market, where it was so lively. + +When they got to the market, Mama and Daddy began to sell their things. Everyone was looking and buying. Mama and Daddy smiled with glee. + +When the day was done, Mama and Daddy were very happy with how much they had sold. They drove home with a pocketful of money, feeling so good! + +That night, Mama and Daddy told each other how excited they were for the next lively Sunday. +Once upon a time there was a delicate girl named Hannah. She was always very careful and gentle, so one day her parents gave her a special task. + +They said she could go upstairs, and she would find something special. Hannah was excited! She went up the stairs and saw something big and flat on the floor. + +It was a big piece of paper with lots of creases in it. Daddy told her that if she carefully folded the paper then something wonderful would happen. + +Hannah was very careful and gentle as she folded the paper. When she was done, she held up the piece of paper and saw it had turned into a beautiful bird with wings. She carefully placed it on the windowsill and the bird flew away. + +Hannah smiled the biggest, happiest smile and thanked her parents for letting her perform the delicate task. +Little Bobby was walking down the long hall. He was being very careful as he walked. He started to hear strange noises coming from a room down the hall. Bobby stopped and peered into the room. He saw an old man and a woman. They seemed to be arguing about something. + +Bobby was very scared and wanted to leave immediately. But something inside of him made him stay. He decided to stay and listen to what they were saying. + +The old man suddenly yelled, "Be more careful!" Bobby was shocked. He now realised they were arguing about something that he had done. He had been careless and made a mistake. Bobby wanted to tell them he was sorry, but he was too scared to move. + +The woman looked at Bobby and asked, "Did you hear what he said? We just want you to be careful, okay?" + +Bobby nodded and said, "I'm sorry, I will be more careful from now on". The old man and woman nodded and Bobby quickly ran back down the hall. He was relieved and happy that he had apologised. From then on, Bobby vowed to be extra careful! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna. She was three years old and very curious. One day, Anna wanted to go to the museum to see all the interesting things there. + +"Please, mom, can I go to the museum?" asked Anna excitedly. + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can go, but you must be polite." + +Anna was so happy and she ran off to the museum. When she got there, Anna was amazed at all the wonderful exhibits. She wanted to look at them all, but she remembered to stay polite. + +Whenever Anna got close to a new exhibit, she would bow her head, clasp her hands together and politely ask to see it. Everyone at the museum was very impressed with Anna's politeness and respect for the museum. + +When it was time to go, Anna felt happy and proud of her good behaviour. + +The moral of the story is to always act politely and respect other people and their belongings. +One dark night, Jim saw a crane stretching its long neck towards the moon. He was so excited and wanted to get closer, so he followed it. When they arrived at the pond, Jim asked the crane why it was stretching. + +The crane replied, "I am stretching because I want to touch the moon. I can't reach it yet, but I'm almost there! + +Jim said, "That's so cool! Can I help you reach the moon?" + +The crane replied, "Of course. I need a few more stretches. Can you help me?" + +So, Jim and the crane stretched their necks together while they stared at the moon. After a few minutes, the crane finally touched the moon and said, "I did it! Thank you for helping me, Jim." + +Jim smiled and said, "No problem. We did it together!" +Once there was a little girl named Lila. She was 3 years old and dreamed of exploring the world. One day, she decided to take an adventure and set off to a nearby valley. + +The valley was full of beautiful meadows, sparkling rivers and tall, green trees. As Lila explored, she found a small, abandoned cabin tucked away in the woods. She ventured inside to explore and soon discovered that someone had been living there. + +Lila was so excited! She decided to move into the cabin and make it her own. She went to work to tidying and decorating, while hoping to find the owner of the cabin. + +Lila was becoming very impatient. She wanted to find the owner of the cabin, so she could thank them for leaving it there for her to find. She was so hopeful that she would find them and let them stay in the cabin, too. + +Finally, one day there was a knock on the door. And, much to Lila's delight, standing outside was the owner of the cabin. They welcomed her with open arms, and from that day on, they all lived happily together in the valley. +Once there was a boy who was walking in the forest. It was a charming place, full of sunshine and trees. The boy stumbled over a fallen branch and flew into the air. He landed in a puddle of soup. He thought it was funny, but then he realised it was cold and slimy. He was upset and he tried to get out, but he slipped and fell in the soup again. He had no way to escape. He splashed and shouted for help, but nobody came. In the end he was stuck and he could not get out. He had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a puppy that was very sad. He wanted to escape from a place that was too noisy and bright. He wanted to find shade. So he started to run away. + +He ran through the tall grass and it was very rough. He kept jumping and running through the grass until he saw a tree with a lot of nice and cool shade. He was so happy. + +He fell asleep under the shade. He could relax and imagine he was running free. All that running made him tired and he took a long nap. When he woke up, the sun was setting and he felt much better. + +He was glad he had found the shade. He had escaped from the place that was too noisy and bright. He had a nice rest and felt so much better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to have fun. So, he went to the playground to play all day long. But then he noticed something strange. He saw a supply of pins on the ground. He was so curious that he decided to pick one up. But when he did, he found it disgusting! He put it back quickly and decided not to touch it anymore. In the end, he decided it was best to just play on the swings instead! +Once there was a small cat named Pepper. Every day, Pepper liked to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Pepper went for a walk in the park and saw a lot of people flying kites. She stopped to watch and tried to learn how to do it. + +But the wind was too strong for Pepper, and she had to hold on to her kite very tight or else it would fly away. She was feeling very uncomfortable and started to feel frustrated. + +Then, a kind old man saw Pepper struggling with her kite and came over to help. He gave her a few drops of oil and told her to rub it on the kite string. He said “it will make your kite easier to mindâ€. Pepper was so happy and thanked the old man. + +With the oil, Pepper was able to finally get her kite in the air. She flew it high and enjoyed the beautiful view of the park. From that day onward, Pepper never forgot to mind her kite string with oil. +Jill was a little girl who liked to skip and run. She was playing in the garden one day when she stumbled over a rope. Jill picked it up, curious. It was a magic rope! She pulled it and suddenly, a tall castle appeared! Jill was so excited. + +Inside the castle there lived a very selfish King. He didn't like to share his things and wouldn't let anyone visit his castle. But when the King saw Jill, he felt sorry for her and invited her in. Jill had a wonderful time and the King gave her a present before she left - a golden bracelet. + +The King was so proud of his gift that he followed Jill home, not wanting her to leave. But when Jill and her mum got to the door, the King realized he couldn't come inside. So he sadly waved goodbye to Jill, and Jill waved back. + +Jill was so happy with her magical adventure, and she kept the bracelet safe forever. +Once upon a time there was a brown bear. He was feeling hungry, so he decided to go on a hunt for food. As he was walking, he suddenly saw something yellow and round ahead of him. + +"I wonder what that is?", he said and slowly walked closer. As soon as he arrived, he noticed that it was a lemon lying on the ground! + +"A lemon!", he said in surprise. He quickly picked it up and looked closely as he took a bite. + +"Mmm, this is delicious!", he said with a smile on his face. + +He took another bite and asked himself, "I guess I'll eat the whole lemon?". With that thought, he ate the entire lemon and enjoyed every bite. + +The bear was so content that he sat down and made himself comfortable in the shade of a big tree. Then he thought to himself, "What a tasty surprise!" +Once upon a time there was a duck. He was very fair and happy. One day, the duck decided to go for a walk in the park. As he was waddling along, he came across two children playing tag. + +The duck said, "Hallo friends! What are you doing?" + +The children replied, "We are playing tag. Do you want to join us?" + +The duck thought for a moment and decided that playing tag sounded like a lot of fun. So, he joined in the game. The children laughed and ran and all had a wonderful time. + +When the game was finished, the duck said, "That was so fair! Let's do this again soon!" + +The children smiled and waved goodbye before heading off home. The duck smiled and went on his way, delighted that he had taken part in such a fair game. +One day, a curious 3 year old named Jane was playing in the garden. She spotted something special up ahead. It was a big stair! Jane wondered what it was and what she could do with it. She climbed the stair slowly and cautiously, her eyes wide with curiosity. + +Once at the top, she was amazed by what she saw. There was a big playground filled with toys, sand and other children! Jane couldn't believe it. She wanted to run towards the playground as fast as she could, but her Mum called out from the top of the stairs. + +"Where do you think you're going?" + +Jane looked away and shrugged her shoulders. She didn't know what to say. + +Her Mum smiled. "Have fun! But remember to stay safe, okay?" + +Jane smiled and nodded. She ran as fast as she could towards the playground, determined to have the best time ever! +Once upon a time there was a big sock. It was heavy and plain. Mama and baby wanted to make it pretty. So they got out some pretty decorations. They picked out some sparkly stars and bright colors. They used them to make beautiful pictures on the sock. They adorned it with shiny ribbon and buttons too. In the end, the sock was beautiful and fun! Mama and baby were so happy with their work. They were proud of their decoration and hugged it tight. The end. +Tommy was walking in the park, looking for something to do. The morning was so empty, like nothing was around him. He wanted to find some excitement. + +Suddenly, his eye was caught by something shining. He bent down to have a closer look. It was a spark, bright and twinkling. He held his breath and gently reached out his hand to take it. + +Tommy smiled as the spark yielded to him. He held the spark in his palm and couldn't believe he found it. He was so happy and held the spark close to his chest. + +The spark sprinkled gold dust all around the park. All was so sparkly and the park looked different! Tommy ran to show the spark to his mom. She was so amazed and hugged him tightly. + +Tommy and his mom were so glad that the spark had yielded to him. It made the park so much less empty and more magical. +John and Mommy were in the living room. It was noisy. John saw the big, colorful carpet the floor. Mommy said, "Let's clean the carpet." + +John got a toy broom and he started to sweep. Mommy got a vacuum cleaner and she started to clean the carpet too. It was fun swishing the toy broom and hearing the loud hum of the vacuum cleaner. + +After a few minutes, the carpet was clean and shiny. John was so proud of his hard work. He said, "Look Mommy, I cleaned the carpet!" Mommy smiled and said, "Yes you did! You did a very good job." +Once upon a time there was a noisy thief. Everyday, the thief walked around looking for something to take. One day, the thief came across a little house and saw someone inside. He knocked on the door and a little boy answered. + +The thief asked the little boy if he could come inside. The little boy said no. The thief became angry and started shouting. The little boy became scared and started to cry. + +The thief shouted at the little boy, "Don't cry or I’ll steal your toy!" The little boy was so scared he stopped crying and the thief went away. + +The next day the thief came back. The little boy answered the door, but this time the thief was louder and more angry. He forced his way inside and stole the toy. + +The little boy was so sad. He had no toy anymore and the thief had gone away. The little boy never saw the thief again, but he was always scared of the noisy thief. +Once upon a time there lived a furry bear, who was always looking for good news. He hoped every day that something good would happen, as he wanted to tell his friends. One day he bumped into a rabbit, and asked if he’d heard any news. The rabbit shook his head, but said he wanted to look around and see if he could find some. + +The furry bear said it was a good idea, and soon they were off. As they explored the forest, they heard a noise from the sky. They looked up and saw a rainbow! The furry bear was so excited, he knew it was good news. He hopped around, shouting that he had found some news for his friends. + +The rabbit was very happy for the bear, and smiled at him. He then asked the bear if he wanted to stay and explore more of the forest together. The bear thought it was a great idea, and he happily agreed. He had found his good news, and also made a new friend. He was so excited he could barely contain his happiness, and he ran up and down the path, spreading the good news. He was sure that his friends would be happy too. +Once upon a time there was a big race. Everyone was excited to take part in the race. Two brothers wanted to win the race, so they decided to compete against each other. + +On the day of the race, the brothers walked to the starting line. The brother on the left had coal in his pocket. He thought that coal might give him extra speed and help him to win the race. + +The race started and the brothers raced as fast as they could. The brother with the coal in his pocket was faster and he quickly ran ahead. But then something unexpected happened: the brother on the right tripped and fell down. + +The brother on the left immediately stopped running and turned back. He rushed to his brother and helped him up. He put a compassionate arm around his brother’s shoulders and helped him walk across the finish line. + +Everyone was amazed at what they had seen. The brother on the left had put aside his own ambition to help his brother. In the end, they both won the race because of their compassionate heart. +Mandy the monkey was so tired from playing all day. She went looking to find a nice place to take a nap. When Mandy arrived at the golf course, she noticed a big, pink golf cart. "Oh, this looks like a perfect spot," she said out loud. +Mandy sat down, curled up and fell fast asleep. +Just then, she was woken up by a grouchy voice shouting, "Hey, you can't nap here!" Mandy opened her eyes to see a small, angry kangaroo. The kangaroo said, "This is the golf cart where I always take a nap!" The kangaroo was trying to be brave but Mandy knew it was just a bit scared. + +Mandy said, "Hey, don't worry. I can find another place to take a nap. I'm sure there's something pink and cozy around here for both of us to nap." +The kangaroo smiled and said, "Thanks for understanding." +So, Mandy and the kangaroo found a nice, pink hammock under a big tree. They both climbed into the hammock and fell fast asleep. +They had the best nap ever! +Once upon a time, there was a kind beetle. Every day, the beetle would go down to the stream to drink some water. There was always plenty of water for the beetle whenever it was thirsty. + +One day, another beetle flew over and saw the stream. "Why don't you come and drink with me?" said the first beetle. The other beetle replied, "I don't think I should. I'd drink too much and make a mess!" + +"Oh come on, it's alright", said the first beetle. But the second beetle wasn't convinced and flew away. + +The next day, the first beetle went down to the stream again and saw the second beetle, lying dead on the ground. It had drunk far too much water and its belly had popped! + +Moral of the story: Don't be too kind, or it could lead to trouble. +Once upon a time there was a bunny who wanted to escape from his home. It was a bright sunny day, so he hopped out onto the lawn. But then he noticed a big angry cat lurking nearby! The bunny didn't want to be chased around the lawn, so he hopped back into his home. + +The bunny tried to escape once again, but the cat was still nearby. He was too fast for the bunny, and he kept chasing it whenever it tried to leave. So the bunny had to come up with a plan. + +The bunny thought of an idea — he decided to lure the cat away. He found a big piece of lettuce and threw it onto the lawn. As the bunny expected, the cat saw the lettuce and pounced on it. + +The bunny was safe now, so he stayed in his home. But he was still feeling a bit angry at the cat for scaring him. Still, he was glad that he escaped! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and her two little kids. They were all very excited to go on a walk together. Mommy told them the walk was going to be easy and she promised to lead the way. + +The mommy and kids took off down the street, singing and laughing. But soon, the little kids tired and wanted to slow down. Mommy reminded them that she was leading the way and she knew the way. + +It got a little challenging, but eventually they made it to the end of the road. At the end of the road was a big hill. The kids were scared and wanted to stop, but Mommy reminded them that she was leading the way and she knew the way. + +So, the three of them slowly made their way to the top of the hill. When they finally made it, there was a clearing with with lots of clothes scattered all over the ground. + +Mommy explained to the kids that these clothes were easy to pick up and that if they ever find themselves in a tough spot, remember that if they look for help and work together, they could make it to the top. + +The mommy, kids and happy to have found such a wonderful lesson on their special walk and headed home. +Mommy and Daddy took Rex to the beach. He was so excited to play in the sand and dip his feet in the ocean. Rex ran over to the shore and giggled as the soft waves tickled his toes. He laughed and said, "Mommy, I'm gonna swim!" + +Mommy nodded and said, "Yes, but make sure you stay close to shore. Don't go too far." + +Rex didn't listen. He waved goodbye to his parents and started to swim. The water was so cool and refreshing. After a while, he saw a fish. He got really close and the fish started to fight against him. Rex was scared and started to cry. + +Suddenly, his mommy and daddy came to the rescue! Dad jumped in the water and scooped Rex up into his arms. Mommy was right behind him, worried. Dad grabbed Rex close and said, "It's okay, my boy. We'll keep you safe." + +Rex looked up and smiled. He felt safe in his Daddy's strong arms and knew that he would always be there to protect him. +Once there was a girl who liked to play. One day, she heard a sound that she liked - it was called jazz music. She wanted to play jazz too. But the girl was very stubborn. Every time her mom asked her to do something else, the girl said no and kept playing jazz. + +But jazz was difficult to learn. The girl tried and tried, but she couldn't get it right. After days of trying, she started to get angry and frustrated. She wanted to give up and play something else, but she was too stubborn. + +Soon, her parents became angry. They yelled and said that she had to stop playing jazz. But the girl wouldn't listen. In the end, her parents took away all her toys, so she couldn't play at all. The girl was very sad, but she was still too stubborn to admit she was wrong. And so, she never got back her toys. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sam and Ali. Sam was very excited because it was her birthday. She was very happy and said, "Let's celebrate! We should get pizza!" + +Ali was happy too and said, "Yes, let's get pizza!" So they went to the pizza store and ordered pizza. They were so excited to eat it. + +But when they got home and opened the pizza, it was bad. It was all wrong. Sam was so upset. Ali was sad too, but he said, "Let's just celebrate anyway!" But Sam was too upset. + +Sam started to cry and said, "This pizza is ruined. I don't want to celebrate now." + +So they didn't get to celebrate, and Sam was very upset. The end. +One day Bobby was walking in woods. He saw a big green frog. + +Bobby wanted to touch the frog. He approached it slowly and he almost touched it, but the frog hopped away. Bobby was disappointed. + +Bobby wanted to catch the frog, so he started to chase it. He ran after it, but the frog was too fast. Bobby was getting tired, but he couldn't give up. + +Finally the frog stopped by a tough tree. Bobby got close and he urged the frog to come to his hands, but it just looked at him. Bobby smiled and said goodbye. He knew it was too tough to catch the frog. + +The frog jumped away and Bobby watched it go. He smiled and decided to keep looking for new animals. He was happy to see so much green around him! +Once upon a time, there were two friends: Lily and Tom. They lived in a small village and enjoyed playing together. + +One sunny day, Lily suggested to Tom that they have a race around the village. Tom loved this idea and was very excited. + +Lily said, "Let's go!" and they both began to run. Lily was a bit faster than Tom, so she was leading the race. + +As they ran, Tom began to feel anxious. He was worried that he wouldn't be able to win the race. But, just as he was about to give up, he heard Lily calling out to him. + +Lily said, "Don't worry Tom. We can race again tomorrow!" + +Tom smiled, he felt much less anxious. The two friends laughed and ran all the way back home. +Once there was a small bird who lived in a modest birdcage. The bird's life had always been pleasant and comfortable, but one day it was not so peaceful. + +A new bird moved in next door. This bird was rude and noisy, and it made the small bird very angry. The small bird wanted the other bird to leave, but it did not seem to want to. + +The small bird had an idea. To teach the new bird a lesson, it decided to welcome it into the birdcage. But the new bird was too big and it wouldn't fit! + +The two birds fought, but eventually the small bird triumphed. It managed to scare the new bird away, and the small bird's life returned to normal. From then on, it was careful to only give a modest welcome when new birds visited. +Once upon a time there was a mommy who had to do her laundry. It was a lot of work, but the mommy stayed very obedient and worked hard. Every day, she put all her clothes in the washing machine and waited for them to become clean. She was a very obedient mommy because she always did her laundry very carefully. + +After a few minutes, the washing machine started making funny noises. The mommy knew that it was finished and she took out the clothes. She put them into the dryer and waited for them to become dry. The mommy was very happy because she was obedient and did her laundry. + +When the laundry was finished, she put it away very carefully. The mommy was very pleased with herself that she was so obedient. She was so happy with her clean and tidy laundry. The mommy was so proud of her obedience that she decided to reward herself with an ice-cream. She was so happy that she had become an obedient laundry-doer. The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She wanted to make something special to eat. So, she decided to pick some herbs from the garden. She got some yummy herbs like mint, rosemary and thyme. She was so pleased with her herbs. + +Next, she let them settle in the sun for a few minutes. They started to get dry and smelled nice. Then, she put them in a bowl and added a few drops of sour lemon juice to it. The mixture was so tasty and sour! + +Finally, the little girl put the herbs and sour lemon juice in a sandwich. Yum! It was so delicious! Now that her sandwich was ready, the little girl could enjoy her tasty treat. +Once there was a froggy who wanted to play. It hopped around and went looking for friends. It saw a weird bug and said, "Hey, let's play!" But the bug said, "No, I don't want to play." + +The froggy kept hopping and soon saw a weird bird. Again, the froggy said, "Hey, let's play!" But the bird said, "No, I don't want to play." + +The froggy was getting sad. It kept hopping around, but it couldn't find anyone to play with. Then, the froggy saw a weird fish. It said, "Hey, let's play!" And this time, the fish said, "Yes! Let's play!" + +The froggy and the fish played all day. They raced each other and tried to catch bugs. It was so much fun! + +At the end of the day, the froggy said, "Thank you for playing with me. You're my best friend." The fish smiled and said, "Anytime froggy, anytime." +John and Merle were the best of friends. They did everything together. Every day, they would play in the park, feed the ducks at the pond, and eat their lunch. + +One day they decided to have broccoli with their lunch. John loved broccoli, but Merle didn’t. Merle thought broccoli was terrible. They started to quarrel because Merle refused to eat it. + +John said, "Why don't you try it? It tastes good!" +Merle replied, "No, it's terrible!" +John frowned and said, "Please eat just a little." +Merle sighed and said, "Ok, I will try it." + +John smiled and Merle took a bite of the broccoli. She made a funny face and said, "It's not so bad after all." + +John and Merle laughed and shared the rest of their lunch. They were soon friends again! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Andrew. Andrew was a very humble boy who lived in a small house in a village. One day, Andrew was feeling lonely. He wanted someone to share his stories with. + +So Andrew decided to create a book. He used some crayons and paper, and wrote down all his fun stories. When he was done, he went to the park to find someone to share his book with. + +He soon came across a girl named Emily. She was sitting on the swings all by herself. Andrew smiled and said, "Do you want to hear about the stories in my book?" + +Emily smiled. "Yes please!" she said. + +Andrew opened his book and read from it. Emily was very excited to hear all the stories in the book. By the time Andrew had finished, both of them were very happy. + +The end. +Molly was a curious three year old, she wanted to know what was out in the wild. Every day she asked her mom about it, so one day her mom said: + +“Molly, you are old enough to know about the wild, why don't you go outside and explore it?†+ +Molly was excited, she did not know what awaited her. She ran outside with nothing but her tight little shoes on her feet. + +Molly smiled as she felt the sun on her face, the wind in her hair and heard the birds chirping. There were trees everywhere, so many animals, bugs and plants to discover. Every new experience felt amazing. + +Suddenly, she ran across a deer with a tightknit of fur around its neck. Molly never knew an animal could look so wild and beautiful. She smiled and waved, and the deer waved back. Molly had never been so happy. From then on, she knew exactly what the wild was all about. +Once upon a time there was a jet. It was black and shiny. Every day the jet would balance on the sky, so high above the world below. + +One day, while the jet was balancing up high, a gray cloud appeared. It was moving closer to the jet, getting bigger and bigger. + +The jet felt scared and started to shake. It knew it needed to ask for help. It tried to shout but it was too high up in the sky. + +Suddenly a small voice came from below. It said, "I can help! I can balance the jet so it doesn't fall." + +The jet looked down and saw a little girl below. She was just 3 years old, looking up at the jet with a determined face. + +The jet was brave and decided to take a chance. It said, "Yes please! Balance me on the air so I don't crash!" + +The little girl smiled and stepped forward. She put one foot on the ground and the other on the jet. Then she started to spread her arms out wide. + +Gently, she balanced the jet on the air. The jet was safe and the girl smiled with pride. From that day on, the jet and the little girl were friends, always balancing together in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Jack. He lived in a meadow full of nature. He loved to explore and see what each day had to offer. + +One day, Jack saw another bunny nearby. She was looking at a particularly tall blade of grass. Jack walked over to her and said, "Hi! What's your name?" + +The bunny looked up and said, "Hi! I'm Dolly. What's your name?" + +"I'm Jack!" said Jack. "Are you exploring the nature too?" + +"Yes," answered Dolly. "But I'm also looking to have a competitive race. Do you want to race?" + +Jack thought for a moment and nodded. "Let's have a race!" he said, excitedly. + +The bunnies lined up and counted down. "One, two, three. Go!" + +They hopped as fast as they could, zigzagging back and forth, beating each other to the finish line. In the end, they finished at the same time! + +Jack and Dolly high-fived and were glad to have found each other. From that day forward, they were always racing against each other and welcoming each other's competition. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Cindy. She was so restless and wanted to explore the world. One day, Cindy's mommy said, "Cindy, let's go on a tour!" Cindy was very excited, she jumped up and down and replied, "Yeah, let's go!" + +So, Cindy and her mommy went on a tour together. They went to the zoo, the beach and the park to have lots of fun. + +When they finished the tour, Cindy's mommy said, "It's time to go home, my love." Cindy was tired, so she got into the bath. She put in some bubbles and splashed around. + +Cindy's mommy watched with a big smile, then asked, "Feeling better now, sweetheart?" Cindy nodded and said, "Yes, Mommy." She was feeling much calmer and ready for a good night's sleep. +One day, off the coast of a beautiful island, there was a boat rocking in the water. On the boat was Captain Jack, the anchor, and his crew. Captain Jack and his crew were ignorant of the powerful storm that was coming. As the storm approached, the waves became bigger and bigger, making the boat rock more and more. Captain Jack knew they had to take action. So he called out. "Come here boys, we must find an anchor." + +The crew immediately ran to the back of the boat and started looking for an anchor. As they searched, the storm got stronger and stronger. Finally, one crewmember found a big, heavy anchor and yelled out, "Captain, here's an anchor!" + +Captain Jack quickly took the anchor and threw it overboard. The anchor quickly dug into the seabed and the boat stopped rocking. The storm was now over and the crew of the boat were safe from harm. The captain and his crew learned a valuable lesson that day - never ignore a dangerous storm. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. She loved to go exploring in the garden. One day she came across a strange herb. She thought it looked different from the other plants so she decided to pick it. + +When she came back inside she put the herb in her pocket. As she walked around the house, the herb began to change. It grew bigger and bigger and started to become hard. + +Sarah was so surprised and didn’t know what to do. She went to get her mum to ask what it was. “Mum, can you tell me what this herb is?†+ +Mum smiled and said, “Don’t worry, that’s a magical herb. Whenever you touch it, it will always change. It’s a very special herb.†+ +From that day, Sarah loved taking care of her herb and watching it grow and change. She even hugged it and talked to it, which made it feel very loved. +Once upon a time there was a charming coal man. Everybody who saw him would smile and wave. One day he decided to introduce himself to the neighbourhood. He went to each house one by one. He was so friendly and greeted everyone with a cheerful voice. + +Suddenly, he heard a little noise from the third house. When he looked in the window he saw a 3 year old child. The coal man waved and the child slowly opened the door. The coal man introduced himself and smiled. The child smiled back and welcomed the coal man into the house. + +The coal man and the 3 year old became fast friends. They talked and laughed together. The coal man showed the child his coal and explained what it was used for. The coal man was so charming that the 3 year old couldn't help but be friends with him. + +And so they were. From that day forward, the coal man and the 3 year old grew closer and closer. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jasmine. She was only 3 years old but she was very curious about the world. One day, Jasmine went for a walk and she saw a big yellow cable on the ground. She was so excited and asked her mom: "Mom, what is this big yellow cable?". + +"That is a telephone cable, sweetheart" answered her mom. Then she added: "Do you want to test it?". + +Jasmine nodded eagerly and together they tested the big yellow cable. It lit up with a bright light and made a gentle buzzing sound. Jasmine was so happy and clapped her hands with delight. + +To make sure the cable was safe, they tested it again and again. After that, they began their walk and Jasmine's mom assured her that the cable was safe. + +From that day on, Jasmine learned a very important lesson: never touch a cable without testing it first! +Molly the Rabbit stepped outside. The sky was grey and a big storm was coming. She looked around and saw something hairy! It was a bear! Molly stepped back and the bear stepped closer. She was scared! But then the bear smiled and said, “Don’t be scared. Follow me. I’ll show you something fun.†Molly stepped forward with the bear. She followed him to a nearby field. Molly saw hundreds of bunnies! They were eating grass and hopping around! Molly was so excited! She hopped and skipped with all the bunnies. They were having so much fun! As the storm came, Molly and the bear stepped back home. Molly smiled at the bear, thanked him for showing her such a fun time, and waved goodbye. +There was a little girl who loved to gaze at the beautiful sky. Every day she would go outside with a rope and lie in the grass. She would look up and admire the wonderful clouds and colors of the sky. + +The little girl enjoyed the peacefulness of lying in the grass and gazing at the sky. She imagined it was like a vast adventure, like she was flying. + +One day, the little girl found a large bird's nest up high in a tree. She carefully went up to it and looked inside. She saw three little birds who were looking at her with their tiny heads turned. She smiled and waved to them. + +The little girl watched them play and be happy for a bit, before gently tying her rope around the nest so she could take it home. She showed it to her mom, and both of them were amazed at its beauty. + +The little girl kept the nest in her room and would sometimes take it outside, where she would gaze at the sky and play with the rope. +Once upon a time there was an orange car. It was a hot day, and the car went really fast. The car zoomed around the roads, faster than any other car. It passed by all the other cars, even though they were going as fast as they could. + +The orange car then stopped at the park. It parked beside a big tree. The driver hopped out of the car and ran to the slides. They went down the slides again and again, going faster and faster. The driver smiled and laughed as they sped down the slides. + +After they had finished having fun at the slides, the driver jumped back into the orange car. With one last speed, they drove away back home. It had been a fun and fast day for everyone! +One day, Mommy, Daddy, and Baby were out for a drive. Then, out of nowhere, Baby started to yell. Mommy and Daddy were surprised and asked Baby why he was yelling. Baby said he was sorry, and he didn't mean to yell. + +They asked Baby what was wrong, and Baby said he wanted to play. Mommy and Daddy said that was alright, and promised to take him to the park when they got home. That made Baby happy, and he stopped yelling. + +But then Baby spotted something he really wanted – a big, bouncy ball! He started to yell again and said he wanted it. Mommy and Daddy said they would try to get one the next time they went shopping. + +That made Baby happy again. So they kept driving until they got home. Then they all went to the park and had lots of fun! +Once there was a large bird. He wanted to reach the coal at the bottom of the lake. He flew high above the lake and looked down. He saw the coal glittering at the bottom. He was determined to reach it. + +So the bird flew lower and lower, until he was just inches above the water. He put his wings out wide and swooped down. He reached out his claws and grabbed the coal. With the coal in tow, he flew triumphantly to the sky. + +The bird was very happy with his large piece of coal. He talked to all his friends about his amazing adventure. They were very impressed and wanted to reach the coal too. +Once there was a little girl called Daisy. She wanted to go on an adventure. So, she put on her furry yellow coat and a hat with a big bow on it. + +She grabbed a big jar and set off. She walked through the forest, looking for something exciting. As she walked, she saw a little furry caterpillar. It crawled up the jar and went for a ride. + +Next, Daisy saw a big furry bear. The bear had a big bee hive in her paw. Daisy carefully put the bee hive in her jar. + +Finally, Daisy arrived back home. She was so happy that she had found something so furry and exciting. She put on her pyjamas and put the jar by her bed. She was so excited to show her friends the furry caterpillar and the bee hive tomorrow. +It was the first day of school and Tim was scared. He had never been to school before and all the other kids looked so big. Tim was only three years old. + +A parent stood close by, ready to help him. "It'll be okay, Tim," the parent said. + +But Tim was still afraid. He looked up and saw a building that seemed so high. "I don't want to go!" he demanded. + +The parent smiled and said, "You have to go. It's time for you to learn many new things." + +But Tim still didn't want to go. He scrunched up his face and crossed his arms. + +The parent bent down to Tim's level and said, "You can do it. Just take a deep breath, take my hand and we'll go together." + +Tim thought for a moment and finally said, "Okay," and took his parent's hand. Together they walked up the stairs and into the school. + +That was the start of Tim's long school journey. With the help of his parent, Tim was not afraid anymore. He was ready to learn new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. He had a favourite toy, a yellow squash. Every day, he would take it out to the garden to play. + +One day, John was playing with his squash and running around the garden when he suddenly slipped on the grass. He looked down and saw that his squash was covered in mud. He started to cry. + +John's mom came running over and asked, "Why are you crying, John?" + +John sniffled and said, "My squash is all muddy!" + +His Mom smiled and said, "Don't worry. I'll help you clean it off." She took John and the squash into the bathroom, got a wet cloth, and started to wipe the mud off. + +When she was finished, the squash was as clean as new. John gave his Mom a big hug and thanked her. From then on, John always remembered to be careful when he was playing with his squash. +Once there was a little girl called Daisy. She was three years old and loved to play outside in the icy cold snow. She felt joyful and care free, so she ran and twirled in the snowflakes. + +But Daisy suddenly fell over and hurt her knee. She was in pain and started to cry. Her Mommy came running over to her and saw the big rip in Daisy's pants. She said - don't worry Daisy, I will fix it with a little red stitch. + +So Daisy's Mommy took out a needle and thread. She made a tight stitch around the rip and said - now it's all better! + +Daisy stopped crying and felt much better. She managed a small smile and thanked her Mommy for fixing the rip. Daisy and her Mommy hugged each other tightly and thought how much they loved each other. Then, they went outside together, ready to explore the icy snow. +Once upon a time, there was a king. He was the king of a new kingdom. The kingdom was beautiful and everyone in the kingdom was very happy. + +One day, the king wanted to see how much his people knew. He gathered everyone in the kingdom and asked each of them a question. + +"Do you know what I want?" The king asked. Everyone shook their head. They didn't know the answer. + +Then suddenly, a little boy stepped forward. He was only three years old. + +"I know the answer," the little boy said. Everyone was surprised. + +"What is the answer?" the king asked. + +"You want to know if we know how much you care about us," the little boy said with a smile. + +The king was astonished. He smiled and hugged the little boy. Everyone in the kingdom cheered. They all knew that their king was a kind and caring king. +It was a sunny day, and Fred wanted to go for a drive. But his mum said no; she needed him to stay home. Fred felt an urge inside to go, but he couldn't argue. He was only three. + +He waited a few hours, counting the minutes until his mum finished. He wanted it to be different. He wanted to go for a drive. Finally, the moment came. His mum said the important word--yes. + +They got in the car and started driving. Fred felt excited, but his mum had an angry look on her face. She didn't want to go for a drive, but he asked and she said yes. + +Suddenly, Fred saw a police car behind them. He thought that they were in trouble, but his mum kept driving. The police car followed them, getting closer and closer until they eventually stopped. + +The policeman told them that their car was stolen a few days ago and they had been tracking it. Fred was devastated. His mum had promised a drive, but it ended in a bad way. He should have listened to her; it was important to do what she said. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Alexis. She loved to go on big adventures. One day, she decided to search for treasure. She put on her searching hat, grabbed a tube, and set off. + +She walked and walked, until she found a cave. When she went inside, the walls were lined with jewels! She gasped with delight at the sight and started picking up the jewels. She was almost done when she realised something – the jewels were all fake! + +Alexis was very sad, but then she heard a noise coming from the back of the tube. She put the tube to her ear and heard something rattling. Carefully, she shook the tube and something fell out! It was a golden key! + +She smiled and knew she had been on a great adventure. She took the key and left the cave with a big smile on her face. She had searched and found something special! +Once there were two children - one called Lily, and one called Prince. They were best friends and played together every day. + +One day, Prince found a wild ornament in the garden. It was small, shiny and sparkly, and looked very pretty. So he took it to show Lily. + +Lily was amazed and said, "It's so beautiful. We have to keep it safe." They both looked after it carefully until it was time to go home. + +Prince had to go first, so he promised he would return the next day with the wild ornament. + +And the next day, he did return - with the shiny, sparkly ornament. It was like he had never left, and both children were very happy to be reunited with it. + +It was such an special thing that they decided to hang the wild ornament near the window, so they could always see it when they played together. +Tommy was in the park with Grandpa. He had seen a beautiful kite in the sky, and wanted to try one as well. + +"Grandpa!" he cried. "Can I fly a kite too? Please!" + +Grandpa smiled and promised Tommy that if he was patient, he'd be able to fly a kite. + +Tommy was so excited that he would get to fly a kite. He watched the kites in the sky while he waited, and talked to Grandpa. + +Suddenly, a kind man came up to Grandpa and told him he had an extra kite to share. Grandpa promised the man he could have it, and turned to Tommy. + +"This man is deaf," he said. "Which means he can't hear. If you want to talk to him, you have to use your hands instead of your voice." + +Tommy smiled and signed "thank you" to the man. He was so happy to be able to fly his own kite now, he thanked the man again before running off. Grandpa laughed and watched him go. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Lisa. Lisa was a lively and happy child who enjoyed playing with her friends. + +One day, while she was playing, Lisa started to scratch her head. "Ouch!" she cried. Her mother, who was nearby, came over to have a look. "Oh dear," she said. "It looks like you have nits. We will have to replace your shampoo with something special to get rid of them". + +The next day, Lisa went with her mother to the shops. They went to the aisle with all the different shampoos. There were so many different kinds. + +Then, they spotted a shampoo with a special label. It said: "For extra sensitive skin and for those who are deaf." Lisa's mother smiled. "This is the one," she said. They put it in the trolley and went home. + +Once they were home, Lisa had her very first special-nit-shampoo bath. She really enjoyed it. When she was through, her mother combed her hair with a special comb. Finally, the nits were gone! + +Lisa was so happy. She never had to worry about nits ever again. And the special shampoo was the perfect replacement. +Bob and Jill were very excited. they were going to the park! they were getting ready and putting on their coats, when Bob insisited that he bring his small toy ambulance with him. Jill told him he would probably lose it. Bob still insisted, so Jill sighed and let him take it. + +When they got to the park, they had so much fun running around, playing tag and finding sticks that made cool shapes. All of a sudden, Bob heard a loud siren. He looked around and saw a real, big ambulance in the distance! His eyes lit up and he ran over to get a closer look. + +When he got there, Bob saw that someone was hurt. He offered the drivers his toy ambulance. The driver was so impressed with Bob's kindness, she invited him to look inside the real ambulance. Bob got to see all the gadgets and tools inside! + +Bob and Jill's day at the park was more memorable than they had expected. Bob was so glad he had brought his small toy ambulance, because it had made a big difference in someone else's day. +One day, there was a little girl called Bella. She was 3 years old. Every night before she went to bed, she would pray. + +"Dear God, please keep my family safe," she said as she closed her eyes and folded her hands. + +Tonight, she wanted to pray for something else. + +"Dear God, please make me strong," she said. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise outside. Bella started to cry and she said, "What was that noise?" + +Her mom came into the room and said, "Don't worry, Bella. It was just a bad thunderstorm. You need to try to stay calm and pray for a minute." + +So Bella closed her eyes and said, "Dear God, please make me strong and make the thunderstorm go away." + +After a few minutes, the thunderstorm passed and everything was calm. Bella looked up at her mom and said, "Thank you God. Amen." Then she went to bed with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very wise, even though she was only three years old. One day, the girl decided to go for a walk in the woods. As she was walking, she noticed a beautiful flower blooming by her feet. She was so happy to see it, she smiled and said “Look at how lovely it is!†+ +Further down the path, the little girl came across a rusty old lock. She tried to open it, but it was stuck. She used all her strength and even asked the lock to open, but it stayed shut. She felt frustrated so she sat down on the ground and thought about it. + +Suddenly, she had an idea. She remembered that wisdom is often the key to unlocking tricky situations. So she closed her eyes, took a deep breath and thought wise thoughts. And suddenly, to her surprise, the lock opened! + +The little girl was so excited, she laughed and danced around the woods. She felt very proud of herself for using her wisdom to open the lock. She skipped all the way home, remembering to appreciate the beauty of the flowers that continued to bloom around her. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to swim. One day she went to a big, beautiful lake. On the side were two big trees and a perfectly even pitch of grass. + +Lucy's mom said, "Look, Lucy! This is a perfect spot to swim!" Lucy was so excited but her mom warned her to be careful. + +Lucy slowly stepped into the water. She kept walking and walking until the water was up to her stomach. Lucy was scared at first, but then she saw lots of big, colorful fishes swimming around her. She felt brave and started to swim. + +Lucy shot and twisted through the water like a little fish. She grabbed the trees with her arms and pushed through the water like a brave explorer. Everywhere she looked there was something beautiful. + +Finally, Lucy's mom said, "Time to go!" Lucy agreed and slowly stopped swimming. She ran back to her mom and hugged her tightly. She had a big, happy smile on her face. She had lots of fun swimming in the lake and knew she would come back soon! +Once upon a time, there was a weak little caterpillar. He was scared and lonely, so he went for a walk in the grassy meadow. As he crawled around, he stumbled upon a tall man with a mysterious smile. + +The caterpillar looked up at the tall man curiously and said, "Hello!" The man smiled warmly and waved his hand. "Hello, caterpillar! What brings you around these parts?" the man asked. + +The caterpillar shivered and said, "I'm scared and weak. I'm all alone." +The man said, "Don't worry, little caterpillar. I'm here to help you. Come, I'll show you a safe place to stay." + +The caterpillar followed the tall man, who waved his hand as he led the way. The man took the caterpillar to a colorful garden and said, "Here, you will be safe. Play here in the garden, and don't be scared anymore, caterpillar." + +The caterpillar thanked the tall man, who smiled and waved goodbye. And ever since that day, the caterpillar found the strength to smile, too. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who went to the market. He had lots of fun and he poked around, looking at all the different things. He saw lots of yummy things and some bitter things, too! He poked the fruit and squished all the ripe tomatoes. + +Then he found a big pile of button mushrooms. He dug his fingers in and scooped out as many as he could, then he poked his nose in for a sniff. The mushrooms had a bitter smell and he wrinkled his nose and pulled away. But he had still collected a nice big pile of mushrooms. + +He patted the mushrooms into his pocket and headed home, with a smile on his face. He still had the bitter smell in his nose, but he didn't mind. He had had a wonderful time at the market, poking around and exploring. +Once upon a time there was a lion who lived in the jungle. He was very loud and loved to roar. He always caused a lot of noise and woke up all of the other animals. + +One day he saw a big print on the ground and he became very curious. It was the print of a quiet animal that never made any noise. The lion wanted to find out what kind of animal it belonged to. + +So the lion started to roar even louder and he went looking for the quiet animal. He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find it. He became so frustrated that he roared even louder and eventually one of his claws got stuck into a tree trunk. + +He kept roaring and trying to free himself, but he couldn't. The other animals felt very sad and afraid of the loud noise. The lion kept struggling and eventually the tree snapped and fell on him and he was never seen again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was always so curious and loved exploring the world around her. One day, her mom gave her a net and said, “Lily, can you catch something special with this?†+ +Lily got so excited! She grabbed the net and she out the door, running and searching. Suddenly, she found something shiny and red. She looked closer and saw it was a tiny piece of jewelry! Lily tried to catch it with her net, but it was too tight. She tried over and over, and suddenly, she caught the piece! + +Lily was so happy and she ran back to show her mom the piece she caught with her net. Mom smiled and said, “Your grandpa gave that piece to me years ago, and now it's yours!†+ Lily was so glad she had caught it and gave her mom a big hug. +Once upon a time there was a big blue farm house. It had a big window in the front. Inside the house lived three little pigs. Each day the pigs had help the farmer pack up his wheat. + +One day, the pigs decided to take a break from the hard work. They all decided to lay down next to the big window and take a nap. + +That was until they heard a loud squeal. It was the sound of a farmer's truck driving away. When they opened their eyes, the farmer was gone and all the wheat was packed in the back of his truck. The pigs had forgotten to finish their work! + +The pigs had to find another way to help the farmer. They all decided to start picking and packing apples from the farmer's orchard. + +The moral of the story is: always finish the job before taking a break. If you work hard and always do your best, you will be rewarded. +Once upon a time there was a sister and brother. The brother loved to visit the store. He always asked his sister to come too. But, the sister didn't like the store. + +One day, the brother asked the sister to go to the store. He said it would be fun. But the sister said no. She felt it was too rude to go. + +The brother was very angry. He said she had to stay until he was finished shopping. He stormed off, leaving the sister alone. + +After a long time, the brother came back from the store carrying a bag. He said he always needed to go to the store and she should come with him. The sister was very sad and angry. + +As the brother and sister walked home, the sister felt very alone. She no longer wanted to stay with her brother. She wanted to go home. But it was too late. The bad ending had already happened. +Once upon a time there was a mother and her son. The son was 3 years old, and his name was Jake. Jake's mom was going to celebrate her birthday. She asked Jake, "Do you want to come and celebrate with me at the mill?" + +Jake was very anxious. He had never been to a mill before. But he wanted to make his mom happy, so he said yes. + +When they arrived at the mill, there was a lot of noise and lots of people. It seemed like a little too much for Jake. He started to cry and wanted to go home. + +His mom said, "It's alright, we can celebrate somewhere else". + +But when they went to leave, the mill door was locked! They were stuck in the mill. His mom was so worried and started to cry. + +Jake and his mom never celebrated his mom's birthday after that. They were stuck in the mill until it closed and they had to go home. +One day, Tom decided he wanted to soar around the world. He got a big white eraser and stood on top of it to get ready. But when he tried to take off, he only slid off. + +“It’s not that easy!†he said, scratching his head. + +But then his friend Joe had an idea. “Hold out your arms,†Joe said. “It will help you stay up.†+ +Tom did as Joe said, and sure enough, he soared up into the air! + +He zoomed over the trees and fields, and he could see for miles and miles. It was so much fun! + +Tom stopped for a rest at the top of a mountain. He looked down and he could see his house and Joe running around the yard. He waved and shouted, “I can fly!†+ +After that, Tom soared back home feeling so proud. He had flown around the world and he even made it back with an eraser - his magic flying tool! +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious cookie. It was a special kind of cookie with a surprise inside. But what was in the cookie? Not even the three year old could guess. + +The three year old asked his mom if he could have the cookie, but she said he had to wait. She said that he would have to figure out what was inside the cookie before he could eat it. + +He thought and thought about how to open the cookie, but he couldn't figure it out. Then one day he got an idea. He smiled and asked his mom to give him something to squeeze the cookie with. + +She gave him a Kleenex and he held the cookie in one hand while he squeezed it with the other. As he did, the cookie began to make a crunching sound and when he looked inside, he saw that it was full of candy! + +The three year old was so happy, he asked his mom to have some too. She explained that she wanted him to learn that if he was patient, his reward would be bigger. + +The three year old had learned an important lesson! Patience always pays off! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Grace. She was very curious and creative. One day, she had a special question for her mom. +"Mommy, why does everyone have different skin?" +Grace's mom smiled and answered, "It's because everyone is unique and special. God wanted us all to look different and have special gifts." +Grace thought about this for a while. She thought it was neat that everyone was creative in their own way. She also thought it was special that everyone's skin was different and special. +Grace realized that she should be thankful for who she is and for all of her gifts. +The moral of the story is that it's important to appreciate everyone's uniqueness and special gifts, as well as our own. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and a very curious girl. One day she saw a strange looking creature, it had six legs and two eyes which were very big and round. She had never seen anything like it before and was very excited. She went to stroke it, but it suddenly gave a loud shock that made Lucy jump back in surprise. She felt confused and ran to find her mummy. + +When she found her mummy, she asked, "Mummy, what was that?" + +"That was a beetle," her mummy replied, "it's harmless, don't worry." + +"Can I touch it?" Lucy asked, still feeling a bit confused. + +"Yes, you can try," her mummy said with a smile, "just make sure you're gentle, okay?" + +Lucy nodded and went off to explore the beetle again. As she got closer, she felt a little bit scared. But her mummy's words gave her courage and she cautiously put out her hand to allow the beetle to crawl onto her hand. + +To her surprise, the beetle was actually very gentle and soon she was giggling with delight as it tickled her palm. She thanked her mummy for allowing her to explore the beetle and ran off to show her friends her new discovery. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy dolphin who lived in the sea. He was always bumping into rocks and got stuck in the coral. One day, he saw a big box floating above the surface. He was very curious and decided to open it. When he opened the box, he saw lots of treasure, but also a warning sign. The sign said "Danger, stay away from this box!". The dolphin was so excited about the treasure that he forgot about the warning, and opened up the box anyway. Inside, there was a nasty surprise. A giant octopus emerged from the box and grabbed the clumsy dolphin. The dolphin soon realized his mistake and tried to break free. Sadly, he couldn't escape from its grip. The moral of the story is to never forget the warning signs and always use caution! +Max was a young boy. He was only three years old. One day, in his grandma's backyard, he saw a big barn. It was old and tall. Max thought it looked funny. He wanted to explore it. + +He slowly walked to the barn. He was feeling a bit uncomfortable. He stood in front of it and looked up. It was much bigger than Max. He leaned over to peek inside. + +Inside the barn, Max saw lots of hay. He also saw a cow and her calf. They were big and white. Max was amazed. He stood there and watched the animals. They were very friendly. + +When it was time to go, Max said goodbye to the cow and her calf. They mooed to him. Max waved and smiled. He leaned against the barn one last time and said goodbye. + +Max walked away feeling happy. He had explored the barn and seen animals that he'd never seen before. He felt comfortable and happy. +The night was cool and dark. Sam and his mom were at the neighborhood park for the fireworks show. + +"Mommy, what are those things in the sky? They are so pretty!" Sam asked, pointing to the firework in the sky. + +"Oh, sweetheart, those are firework," his mom said. She was feeling very friendly and excited to be with Sam. + +"They look like stars!" he said. + +The two continued to watch the sky in awe as more firework exploded in the night. They talked about the different colors of the firework and the shapes it made in the sky. Suddenly, a big blue firework lit up the entire sky! + +"Wow!" Sam said. + +His mom smiled and replied, "It sure looks beautiful!" + +Sam and his mom watched the fireworks show until it was over. Even though it was dark outside, Sam left the park feeling happy and excited. +Once there was a bright red sun in the sky. It shone high above the earth. One day, something strange appeared! + +It was a small, red flying object. It was moving very fast and made a funny noise. Everyone wanted to know what it was. + +They followed the red object and soon arrived at a big red rock. It had appeared from nowhere! + +Everyone was really excited. They explored the red rock, and it seemed to be made of a special kind of earth. + +The earth was very red and sparkly. Everyone quickly realised that the red rock was magical! They couldn't believe it! +Tommy was standing in the garden, feeling miserable. He looked up to the sky and noticed an aeroplane. He thought it looked fun and wondered if he could go for a ride. He asked his dad if he could go. + +"No, Tommy. You can't go for a ride," said Dad. + +"Why not?" asked Tommy, starting to feel even more miserable. + +Dad sighed. He decided to tell Tommy the truth. "Your mum and dad are getting divorced," he explained. "So, there won't be any more aeroplane rides." + + Tommy was heartbroken. He was so sad he couldn't speak. + +Dad put an arm around Tommy's shoulder and said, "I'm sorry, my boy. It's not your fault." + +Tommy nodded sadly, looked up to the sky, and remembered the aeroplane he had wanted to go for a ride on. It had flown away. And it would never come back. +Once upon a time there was a humble lion who lived in a big green jungle. He loved to roar, but he did not like the minty smell that was everywhere in the jungle. +One day, he decided to take a journey to find a place with no minty smell. The lion travelled many days, but still he couldn't find what he was looking for. +Finally, he came to a great mountain and at the very top he found a secret cave. He was so excited; the cave was the perfect place to rest away from the minty smell! +He curled up and went to sleep, dreaming about the days ahead. As he slept, he smiled and he roared ever so softly in his sleep. The lion was finally content. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Clara. Clara was very impatient and she wanted to do lots of things. + +One day, Clara decided to pretend to be a giant. She wanted to climb up a scale to see how high she could go. + +Clara ran over to the scale and started to climb as high as she could. She got higher and higher, she was almost at the top! + +But then Clara started to get a bit impatient. She decided to climb down and come back another day when she felt a bit calmer. + +When she got back down, Clara closed her eyes and used her imagination to pretend she was a giant. She smiled to herself, she had had a lot of fun pretending. +Once upon a time there was a dishwasher. It was reliable and always worked. Every day it helped a family clean their dishes, and it made them very happy. One day the dishwasher started to make smoke and it made a loud noise. The family ran to see what was wrong. They saw that the dishwasher was burning! They were so sad, but the family decided to get a new dishwasher. This time they chose one that was reliable. The family was happy and the new dishwasher worked just like the other one. The family could wash their dishes again and everybody was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a very special dog. His name was Brownie. Brownie was always very happy and loved to run and play. One day, Brownie was walking through an open field when he noticed something unusual. He saw a huge box. It was big and open and had lots of strange items inside. Brownie was curious and wanted to see what was in the box. He started to walk towards it but something made him hesitate. He looked around and saw that his friends were not around. Brownie decided to delay going closer and instead went off to find his friends. + +When the friends finally got together, they all decided to explore the mysterious box. They were so excited to find out what was inside and Brownie was happy that he got to explore the box with his friends. They were all amazed by the different items that were inside. They looked at each item carefully until they finally decided it was time to go home. + +As Brownie was walking home, he thought about the open box he found in the field. He was glad he chose to delay his curiosity and explore the box with his friends. He smiled to himself as he thought about their fun adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Max. Max had a very big dream. He wanted to get a license. Max was only 3, so it was difficult but he was determined. + +Max worked really hard and practised every day. Every time he got something wrong he kept trying again and again until he got it right. + +One day, after lots of practice and hard work, Max went to the office to get his license. He was very brave and he was a bit scared. But, after lots of work and trying, he succeeded! He was so happy! + +Max showed the license to lots of people. Everyone was so proud of him and he was proud too! + +Max had some difficult times, but he worked hard and persevered, and eventually he succeeded! +Once there was a young bird named Chirp who was so eager to fly. Chirp wanted to reach the blue sky and soar, just like the other birds did. Each day, Chirp woke up early and tried to take off. But no matter how hard he tried, his wings just weren’t strong enough. + +One morning, Chirp noticed a tall tree close to the roof of his house. The tree was so tall that it almost touched the sky. Chirp was determined to get to the top of the tree, so he could reach the sky. He tried and tried, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t manage to take off. + +Then one day, Chirp got an idea. He asked a squirrel to help him climb up the tree, and eventually he and the squirrel made it to the top. Chirp spread his wings, closed his eyes and with one final push, flew off into the sky. + +Chirp finally flew and soared high above the roof. He felt happiness like never before and thanked the squirrel for helping him get there. This moment taught Chirp that even though he felt frustrated, with help he could reach the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play. She liked to play with her toys, but today she wanted to do something different. + +So the little girl went outside. When she looked around, she saw something very special: an ice field! It was so clear and sparkly. + +The little girl was amazed, so she started to run and play on the ice. She slid and spun and laughed and smiled. She even made snow angels. + +The little girl had so much fun. She stayed until the sun went down and then went home, with a big smile on her face. +He was furry and friendly. His name was Ted. He'd just celebrated his third birthday. + +Ted went to the park with his mom. He saw a big tree and wanted to climb it, but his mom said, "No way!" + +Suddenly he had an excellent idea. He asked his mom, "Can I record a promise?" His mom smiled and nodded. + +Ted climbed up the tree as best he could. He said in a loud voice, "I promise to never climb this tree again!" + +Everyone in the park laughed and clapped. Ted felt very proud and jumped down with a big smile on his face. + +His mom hugged him and said, "That was a very brave promise. I'm glad you recorded it." +Once upon a time, there was a kid who was very sad. All of his friends were getting ready to celebrate but he did not know how to join in. He wanted to join in the fun but he was afraid. + +So his friends tried to help him. They smiled at him and told him he could do it. They encouraged him and showed him how to celebrate. + +Finally, the kid smiled and began to join in the celebration. He cheered, smiled and sang with his friends. It was a wonderful time of joy and happiness. + +The kid was so happy to be a part of the celebration. He learned that celebrating with his friends was a fun and special moment. From that day on, the kid was never sad again! +One day, there was a little boy named Mike. Mike was three years old, and he loved going for adventures. He went to the beach with his family. He saw the waves rolling and he loved them! He wanted to go swimming. + +His parents said it was ok for Mike to go swimming, so he jumped in! He put on his goggles, and he quickly dived under the water. He saw lots of different colored fish. He was having so much fun! + +Then, he noticed a large pale rock at the bottom of the ocean. He decided to take a closer look. As he got closer, he realized it was not a rock - it was a bottle! Inside the bottle was a big bottle of milk. Mike was so excited! + +Mike didn't want to keep it all for himself, so he quickly swam back up to the surface and showed his family what he found. His parents were so happy and proud of him! From then on, Mike always kept an eye out for treasure when he swam. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. She was very tired after a long day of playing. She shuffled her feet across the living room floor when she saw something out of the corner of her eye. It was a glove! + +Emma picked up the glove looking very curious. She had never seen one before and wanted to take it home with her. + +Suddenly, a voice in the doorway said, "What are you doing with that glove?" + +Startled, Emma turned around to find her mom standing there. "It's a glove," replied Emma. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, that's a glove. But you should put it back, Emma. It belongs to someone else." + +Emma nodded and placed the glove back in its spot. She then shut the door behind her and trotted off to bed. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a young princess. She wanted to drive her car, but it was difficult. So she asked her dad to help her. But her dad said it was hard and she could not drive yet. The princess was so sad and asked again, but her dad said not yet. + +The princess was very disappointed and decided to try driving anyways. She held her breath and pushed the pedal with her little foot. But it was still difficult and nothing happened. She tried for a long time and got very tired. + +Finally, her dad saw her trying so hard and decided to help her. He taught her how to drive and her face lit up. She was so happy and drove her car with ease. In the end, the princess drove her car around the kingdom and was so proud. +Once upon a time there was a boy who lived in a weird jungle. It was a jungle like no other, full of strange but wonderful creatures, like talking monkeys and exotic birds. + +One day, the boy went for a walk in the jungle. But as he walked, the jungle felt different. He realized the jungle was getting bigger. + +Suddenly, the boy heard a loud noise. He looked around and saw big gates were closing in the distance. He was very confused and realized he was locked in the jungle! + +He called for help, but nobody answered. He was all alone in the weird jungle. + +The boy started walking around, looking for a way out. After a while he noticed a small opening and he quickly ran through before the gate locked again. + +The boy was finally out of the jungle and he made a promise to himself never to go back! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to play with her spoon. Every day, she would take it outside and try to win games with it. She was so proud of her original spoon and thought she could do anything with it. + +One morning, the girl decided to play a game of tag with all of her friends. She put her spoon in her pocket for luck, just like she did every day. As the girl raced around, she noticed that all of her friends had found different objects to help them win. They had rocks, sticks and bells. + +The girl was determined to win the game and knew that she needed something special. Then, she suddenly had an idea. She reached into her pocket to get her spoon and put it on her head like a hat. The children all laughed, but the girl knew that it was her lucky spoon that would help her win the game. + +And sure enough, when the game ended, the girl was declared the winner. Everyone was so surprised that the girl had won with her spoon. They all wanted to know how she had done it. + +The girl just smiled and said, “I won with my original spoon!†+Once upon a time there was a big machine. It made a loud sound. All the people in the village were scared. One brave man went to take a look. He saw that the machine was broken. + +The brave man told the people in the village he was going to repair the machine. He worked hard all day long. He tried many different things until he finally heard a quiet sound. + +The people in the village were very excited. They all cheered when the machine made a loud sound. + +The brave man smiled and said, "I fixed it!" + +The people were so happy that they gave the brave man a big hug. They thanked him for repairing the machine. + +From that day on, the machine made happy sounds. Everyone in the village was happy because the machine was fixed. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl and she was very happy. She had a lot of toys and she loved to play. One day, she asked her mum for something special. + +"Can I have something special? Please!" she requested. + +Her mum smiled and said, "Yes, you can have an old dark blanket." + +The little girl was so happy that she raced to her bedroom. She grabbed the old dark blanket and hugged it. She then snuggled up with the blanket and soon fell asleep. + +The little girl dreams of dancing and laughing with her old dark blanket every night. It became her best friend! +Once upon a time there were two boys. They wanted to race. They both ran very fast. + +One of the boys had a secret. He had a bag of powder. It was white and sparkly. He put some of the powder on the ground. + +When they both got to the end, they started to race again. This time it was even faster. Suddenly, the boy with the powder sprinkled some of it on the ground. It made the race even more exciting. + +But the powder was not normal. It tasted very bitter. The boys stopped the race and made funny faces. They both knew it was time to go home and find something sweeter to play with. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient rat. Every day, he would go to the same spot, and he would grow. One day, the rat's friend, who lived in a nearby cave, came to visit him. + +The friend said, "Why do you go to the same spot every day?" + +The rat replied, "I go to this spot to grow." + +The friend said, "That's silly! That's not how you grow!" + +The rat lifted his nose and said firmly, "This is how I grow. I have been doing it for a long time." + +The friend said, "That's not right. You should try something different. Come to my cave and try something new." + +The rat shook his head and said, "No, I will not change. This is the way I grow." + +The friend sighed and said, "Alright, if you won't change, no one can stop you." + +And so, the ancient rat kept going to the same spot each day, growing tall and strong. He never gave up. +Once upon a time there was a type of soldier called a mommy. She had a good heart and was very compassionate. Her job was to raise her two babies and teach them how to be kind, friendly and loving to others. + +One day, the mommy soldier was sent away to fight in a faraway land. She was very worried for her babies and wished she could protect them. + +The mommy soldier fought bravely and after a long battle, she returned home to her babies. Though she was exhausted, she was so happy to see them. + +She did her best to give them as much love and care as possible. She was filled with compassion and raised her babies to be good, caring people. She was very proud! +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He carried a bright orange spear. He always had it with him and would never let it go. + +One day he had to go on a special mission. He asked his three-year-old daughter to look after his spear while he was away. + +The knight said, “I must go away now. Make sure you look after my spear.†+ +The little girl answered, “Yes, I will look after your bright orange spear.†+ +The knight said goodbye and went off on his mission. The little girl kept the orange spear safe for her dad, until he returned. + +The day the knight arrived back home, his daughter ran to him with a big hug. The knight thanked his daughter for taking care of his spear. The little girl smiled and just said, “You're welcome.†+Once upon a time there was a little bear named Bap. Bap loved minerals and used to spend all of his time playing with them. One day Bap saw a black mineral in the woods. He wanted to take it home with him, but just then, Fox came along and tried to kick it away from Bap. + +Bap was so surprised that he yelled at Fox, "Stop it! That black mineral is mine!" +Fox replied, "No way! I found it first!" + +Bap wasn't going to give up so easily. He decided to outsmart Fox. He said, "If you can kick it all the way to the top of the hill, you can have it." +Fox smirked and said, "You got a deal!" + +Fox tried his best, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't kick the mineral all the way up the hill. Frustrated, he said, "It's too heavy. I can't do it." + +So Bap got to keep his precious black mineral. He was so happy. He hugged the mineral tightly, and brought it home with him. +Once upon a time, there was a busy cat. Her name was Catrina. Every day, Catrina was busy stirring her morning cup of tea. On this particular day, a tiny mouse hopped up beside her. + +Mouse: "Hi Catrina. What are you doing?" +Catrina: "I'm stirring my morning cup of tea." + +Mouse: "Can I help you stir?" +Catrina: "Yes, you can stir the tea with me. That sounds like fun!" + +So Catrina and the tiny mouse began to stir the cup of tea together. After a while, they stopped to take a break. Catrina had a funny mustache that made the mouse laugh. + +Mouse: "Ha ha! What a funny mustache you have, Catrina!" +Catrina: "Yes, it sure is funny! But now, I must get back to stirring my tea. Can you help me?" + +The mouse agreed, and the two of them soon finished stirring the cup of tea. Catrina smiled and said, "Thank you for your help. Now, I have time to take a sip of my morning cup of tea!" +Lily was feeling anxious about the picnic she was going to have with her friends. At the picnic, she was responsible for bringing a cooler full of drinks. When she arrived, she saw that her friends had already put blankets on the ground so they could eat. + +Lily opened her cooler and started to pour the drinks. Her friends watched as she finished pouring the drinks and smiled. + +"Wow, Lily!" said one of her friends "You did a great job picking out drinks for the picnic". + +Lily smiled and said "Thank you. I was a little anxious at first, but now I think this picnic is going to be great." + +Her friends agreed and they all cheered. Lily was so happy that she had chosen the perfect cooler full of drinks for the picnic. +Once upon a time, there was a sail in a big, blue sea. The sail was very busy all day, moving up and down over the waves. + +John, a 3 year old, was watching the sail from his window and he wanted to join it. He thought it was very fun and exciting. + +John got his coat and stepped outside. He looked up at the sky and he whistled. + +The sail heard the whistle and waved back at John. John was so excited and he ran to the beach. + +John shouted, "Hey sail, let's play together!" + +The sail said, "Okay, jump on and let's have some fun!" + +John jumped onto the sail and they had so much fun as they rode over the waves. They were having so much fun that they whistled, laughed and sang all the way until sunset. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy who loved to explore. One day, Lucy and her mommy went to a restaurant. As soon as they walked in, Lucy felt uncomfortable. The lights were too bright and her mommy seemed worried. + +Then, something strange happened. Everyone in the restaurant started to walk in reverse! Lucy and her mommy watched everyone walking backwards. They even watched the waiters walking in reverse too. + +But then, just as quickly as it began, everyone stopped walking in reverse. Suddenly, everyone felt much more comfortable and the restaurant was just like it was before. Lucy's mommy smiled and they went to eat their dinner. + +The End. +Once there was a small child who loved to create. She loved to make art and build things. One day she decided she wanted to make a lizard. She gathered paper, crayons and paints, and went to work. + +First, she drew a big pale lizard on paper. After that, she took her paints and painted the lizard. When she was finished, the lizard looked so real. + +The little girl was so excited. She ran to get show her parents. When she showed it to them, they were amazed. They laughed and said “Look at the wonderful things you can create!†+ +The little girl was so proud of her pale lizard. She showed it to everyone who came over. They all said it was the best lizard they had ever seen! +Jill was a little girl who loved taking baths. When her mother asked her if she wanted to bathe, she would quickly nod her head in agreement. + +One night, after Jill finished taking a bath, she snuggled up on her mom's lap. They were both so comfy that Jill began to drift off to sleep. All of a sudden, her mom heard a strange noise coming from the other room. She stood up and told Jill to stay put while she investigates. + +Jill followed her mom into the oblong room. The room was quiet and warm. Jill's mom gasped when she saw the source of the noise. A tiny little mouse was sitting on the piano keys. He was so cute! + +Jill's mother moved quickly, but quietly, toward the little mouse. Carefully, she scooped him up and released him into the wild. + +Jill was so happy she started to clap. Mom smiled and said, "You're such a brave little girl. You can stay in the room while I close the window so the mouse won't come back again." Jill thanked her mom, and then snuggled up in the quiet piano room, until she finally fell asleep. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy who received a guitar for her birthday. She was so excited and couldn’t wait to play it. She picked it up and strummed the strings and it made the most beautiful sound. + +Before she could really start to enjoy playing the guitar, her little brother came in and started to chew on the strings. Lucy was so upset! She thought it was thoughtful of her parents to give her the guitar and she didn't want her little brother to break it. + +She tried to get her brother to stop but he didn't listen. Then, all of a sudden, Lucy’s mom came in and gently took the guitar from the little brother and gave it back to Lucy. Lucy smiled and hugged her mom, thankful that she was being so thoughtful. + +Lucy's mom gave her little brother something else to chew on and kept an eye on him while Lucy sat back and strummed her guitar. She played a beautiful song that made everyone happy. +One day, Jim heard a loud noise. He looked around and saw a match on the floor. He picked it up and wanted to play. But the match felt hot, so Jim knew it was not a toy. He was about to put the match down when he heard a scream. It was his mom! She was hurt. + +"Jim, why did you take the match? It could hurt you!" she said. + +Jim looked down at the ground. He was scared but he knew he had done something wrong. "I'm sorry, Mom," he said softly. + +His mom hugged him and said, "It's ok. Let's put the match away and you can play with your toys instead." + +Jim nodded and gave his mom a hug. He was glad no one was hurt and they could still be happy. +One day, Tom was walking along a lake when he thought he saw something in the water. He peered closer and saw a fish! He didn't have a fishing rod, so he decided to make a spear. He remembered his dad showing him how to make a spear before, though he had never tried it himself. + +He found a sharp stick and scraped it against a rock to make it pointy. With the help of some string, a piece of wood, and an old shoe lace, Tom assembled his very own spear. + +Tom was so enthusiastic about his new spear that he decided to catch a fish. As Tom stood at the edge of the lake, he realised the fish had gone. + +Tom was very disappointed and threw down the spear in frustration. Suddenly, the fish reappeared and Tom leapt forward, thrusting his spear into the water. He was able to provide some food for dinner! + +Tom was so proud of himself for providing food for his family and he was also very proud of his spear! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Molly who lived at the beach. Every day she would play in the sand and swim in the sea. One day, when she was playing, the tide started to come in. + +Molly got scared and started to run. She ran and ran until she saw a pond she hadn't seen before. Molly thought it looked fun to bathe in, so she splashed around in the water. It was so fun that she stayed there until the sun went down. + +But when the tide came back, it was very weird. The pond was getting bigger and bigger, and Molly started to worry. She didn't know how she was going to get back to the beach. + +But then she remembered something her mum had told her. She started to swim and the tide helped her back to the beach. Molly was happy that she had remembered what to do and she never went near another weird pond again. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. One was a cute bear and the other was a little squirrel. They were the best of friends and were always by each other's side. + +One day, a tornado came along and the two were very scared. They ran for cover at once. Suddenly, the bear remembered that he had plenty of supplies in his cave nearby. He quickly told the squirrel about it and they both raced towards the cave. + +When they got there, both the bear and the squirrel was relieved. The bear opened the door of the cave, and inside he had supplies of nuts, seeds and sweet treats. The squirrel was so happy and thanked the bear for all his supplies. + +The bear and squirrel lived happily ever after and their friendship was stronger than ever. They always made sure their cave was stocked with supplies to be prepared for anything that might come their way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Millie. She loved to play outdoors in her garden. One day, she saw a little bird fluttering around. + +"Spin bird, spin!" said Millie with excitement. + +The bird spun around in the air and around the bushes. Millie laughed and clapped. + +She wanted to spin too, so she started to spin on the spot. She spun around so quickly that the soil began to shake, making a big circle. + +Millie looked in the middle of the circle and saw something glistening in the sunlight. It was a beautiful, original penny. + +"Yes!" cried Millie. She picked it up and took it inside to show her mum. + +Millie's mum was so proud of her for finding the penny. She promised to frame it and put it up on the wall with a little note saying "Millie's Original Spin". +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Lulu and Jack. Each day they would play together. One day, Jack wanted to go and play at the volcano. But Lulu didn't want to. The volcano looked so dirty. Jack kept asking Lulu to go, but Lulu said no. + +Then, Jack went to the volcano all by himself. He started to play and have fun. But suddenly, the volcano started to rumble and shake! Jack was scared and he started to cry. + +Lulu heard him and ran to the volcano. She hugged him and said that she had come to help him. They went away from the volcano, holding each other's hands. + +They never went back to the dirty volcano. Instead, they continued to play together in the sunshine, always looking out for each other. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a hippo and a crocodile. Every day, they would play together in the river. One day, the hippo wanted to show the crocodile a secret cave, and so he took his friend to a special place and locked him in. + +The crocodile found the cave very boring, and he wanted to leave. But he couldn't leave, because the hippo had locked the door. He tried rattling the door, but it wouldn't open. He tried pounding on the door, but it still wouldn't open. + +Finally, after a long time, the hippo realized he had done a wrong thing and came to let the crocodile out. After they left the cave, the hippo told the croc that he should never forget the importance of being kind and not locking people inside. + +The moral of the story is to always remember to be kind and never to lock anyone inside because it can make them feel very sad and scared. +Once there was a little girl called Jane. She wanted to go to the shower and have some fun. But it was hard to move in the shower! Jane tried to go forwards but her feet kept slipping. She tried to go backwards, but she kept knocking things. Jane was very frustrated, it was just so hard to move! + +Jane knew she had to try something though, so she held onto the shower walls and started to climb. She was getting closer and closer, but it was still so hard to move! + +Finally, after lots of hard work, Jane made it to the top. She was so happy and relieved that she had made it! Jane quickly jumped into the shower and had loads of fun playing in the water. She smiled, feeling proud that she had managed to overcome the hard challenge! +Once upon a time, there was a gifted little girl. She loved to explore and ask questions. She felt so excited by the world around her. + +One day, she asked her mom a tough question that she didn't understand. Her mom was confused, too. She said, "I don't know, darling, I don't know the answer." + +The little girl felt so sad that she couldn't find the answer. She started to cry and asked her mom why she wasn't gifted enough to know the answer. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay. We all don't know the answer to every question. Just keep exploring and asking questions. You will learn the answers soon." + +But the little girl was so upset that she stopped asking questions and exploring. She felt so scared and sad that she didn't want to try anymore. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy pupil who did not want to make a delivery. The pupil's mom said, "You must deliver the package today. It is important." + +The sleepy pupil put on his shoes and took the package. Walking down the street, the pupil was very tired and wanted to go back home to sleep. Suddenly, he heard a small voice. It was a 3 year old. + +The 3 year old said, "Pleeeease deliver the package for me!" The sleepy pupil was surprised and said, "Why don't you deliver it yourself?" + +The 3 year old said, "I am too small and too sleepy." The pupil laughed and said, "Okay, I will deliver the package for you." + +So, the pupil delivered the package and the 3 year old was very happy. In the end, everyone was happy and the sleepy pupil returned home to take a nap. +Once there was a little boy who had a big dream. Every night he would struggle to make it come true. + +One night he dreamt of a scary nightmare. He was very uncomfortable and scared. He kept struggling to get away. + +Finally, he managed to wake up from his nightmare. It was still night time, but the sun was coming up soon. He was tired from all the struggling but felt relieved. + +The next day he felt happy. He had no more nightmares and the discomfort was gone. + +The little boy never gave up on his dream, no matter how many times he struggled in the night. That's how he made it come true. +Once upon a time there was a lazy cat who lived in the woods. The cat loved to sleep all day, instead of playing and exploring like the other animals. +One morning, however, the cat decided to go and explore. While walking around, he found an old printer. It seemed to be broken, and so the cat touched some of the buttons. + +Suddenly, the printer came to life and started to print out beautiful pictures of animals with thick, warm fur and colorful feathers. The cat was amazed, and decided to take the prints home. + +When the other animals in the forest saw the pictures the cat brought back, they felt inspired to explore and discover more lovely things in their woods. From that day onward, all the animals stopped being lazy and started to work together to create a beautiful home. + +The moral of the story is that even small things can inspire us to explore and discover even more beautiful things. We just need to be brave and take the plunge. +Once there was a busy little ant named Jane. She lived in a big, wonderful universe that was full of surprises. All the animals in her universe were kind, and they would often lend a helping hand. + +One day Jane was so busy that she needed a bit of extra help. She asked a bee if it could lend her a hand. The bee agreed and so they flew off to explore the universe together. + +They visited a beautiful lake where they saw many fish swimming. They met a friendly lion who showed them around his castle. Then they saw a bunch of monkeys who were busy picking berries. + +At the end of the day, Jane thanked the bee for lending her a helping hand. They said goodbye and promised to return soon to explore the universe some more. +John and his mom were getting ready to go on a picnic. When they went outside, they saw that the cooler was very messy. + +John's mom said, "John, can you help me make a new cooler for us to take to the picnic? + +John said, "Yes, Mama!" He got to work gathering items and his mom helped. They worked together to make the new cooler. It was so cool. + +Soon, the cooler was filled with snacks and drinks. But when they were about to head to the picnic, John noticed that the old cooler was still very messy. + +John's mom said,"Let's go, John. We have to hurry so we can have a nice picnic." + +John didn't want to leave the old cooler messy. He said, "Mama, we can't leave it like this. Can we take it and clean it up when we get back?" + +John's mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, John!" + +So, John and his mom took the old cooler and the new cooler with them to the picnic. John had saved the day by making sure that their picnic was mess-free! +Once upon a time there was a festival. It was a happy time for all the people. The children had fun playing with each other and the adults ate and laughed. + +One day, some people showed up and said the festival was too dangerous. They said the children were too excited and needed to go home. But the children didn't want to leave, so the adults sent them away. + +The adults stayed and had a discussion about how to make the festival safer. They asked for help from the police who showed up and made sure all the people were safe. + +Then the police showed the people how to stay safe and happy when the festival was on. Everyone was happy and the festival was safer than ever. + +The people had a lovely time and the festival was always a great time for everyone. Everyone was always careful and happy at the festival. +Once upon a time there was a bridge. It was rough, but it never stopped the animals that wanted to cross it. Every day they'd scurry across, sometimes with friends and sometimes alone. + +One day, the animals decided they wanted to decorate the bridge. It had looked so plain and dull, they wanted to change that. Together, they got to work. First, they stacked the stones in a special way. Then, they hung colorful leaves from the beams. + +When the animals stepped back, they couldn't believe their eyes! The bridge was beautiful! Every time they crossed it, they felt a sense of pride. They knew that their work had made the bridge much better than before. + +From then on, the animals travelled to the bridge everyday for fun. Even when it was rough, they enjoyed taking the time to appreciate their hard work. Decorating the bridge had been worth it. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She loved to act. Everywhere she went, people would always smile at her funny ways. + +One day Jane went to the park. She acted like a monkey, running around and making funny noises. Everyone around her laughed. + +Before she left, she saw something sparkle in the grass. Jane bent down to pick it up and she found a small bottle of salt! She sprinkled it on her ice cream and it was the yummiest thing she had ever tasted. + +Jane smiled to herself. It was such a little thing but it made her so happy. From that day on, she always acted and whenever she found a little bottle of salt, she would make the yummiest snacks. +Once there was a small bunny called Fred. He was very envious of the other animals in the forest. Every day he would watch them play and hope that one day he could join them. + +One day his wish came true! His mummy bought him a beautiful velvet jacket that matched the one the other animals were wearing. As soon as he put on his jacket he felt very special. + +So off he went to join his new friends in their games. They were so happy to have Fred join them. Every day they would play and laugh together in the sunshine. + +Fred was so happy that his hope had come true and his new life in the forest made him the envy of all the other animals. He would always be seen playing with his new friends whilst wearing his special velvet jacket. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was very special. She had a folder and she wanted to make it look pretty. So, she started to gather things from around the house to decorate it. + +First she found colorful paper, so she cut it out a heart shape and stuck it on the folder. Then she collected pom poms and glitters and sparkles and glue. She carefully sprinkled the pom poms and glitters on the folder and added the sparkles. Lastly, she added glue to stick them. + +After a while, the folder was so pretty. The girl was very pleased with how it turned out and went around to show it to everyone. Everyone oohed and aahed over how creative it was. She smiled at everyone and couldn't wait to make the folder even more pretty. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One day, the friends decided to try a new game. They found a board with lots of squares and different colors. + +"What is this game?" one of the friends asked. + +The other one smiled. "It’s called sour board. We need to try to find all the sour squares and put them in the center of the board." + +The two friends looked at the board. One of them pointed to a green square and said, "I think this one is sour!" + +The other one tried the green square and said, "Yes, it is sour!" They both started to look for more sour squares. Soon, they found many of them and put them in the center of the board. + +At the end, both of them put the final sour square in the center. They smiled at each other and laughed. They had a lot of fun playing the sour board game. +Once there was a little boy who loved to read books. He had a favourite dictionary that he looked at every day. One hot summer day, the little boy decided to rush outside to play in the park. + +He ran around in the sun, having a great time. But then he began to feel very thirsty. He rushed back home, hoping to find a drink of water. + +The little boy rushed straight to the kitchen, but all he found was a bitter drink. He was so thirsty, he drank it anyway. Unfortunately, the drink was so bitter that he instantly felt very sick. + +The little boy's parents rushed him to the hospital. When the doctors looked in his dictionary, they knew it was too late. The little boy had been poisoned and there was nothing they could do. + +The little boy's family was so sad. They never thought their fun day outside would end with such a bitter ending. +Once upon a time, there was a shy girl named Anna. She was very small and liked to play with her toys. One day, her mother asked her an exciting question. "Would you like to go visit your aunt?" Anna was very surprised and excited to hear the question. She smiled and knew that she wanted to go. + +So the next day, Anna packed her bag with her favorite belongings and put on her best dress. She was so excited about the visit that she couldn't stop smiling. She held her mother's hand and they took the bus. + +When they finally arrived at Anna's aunt's house, Anna was a little shy because she had never been there before. She looked around cautiously and said hello to her aunt. Anna asked a lot of questions so she could learn more about her aunt's house. + +Soon, the day was over and Anna had learned a lot of things. She was excited to tell her friends all about her aunt's house. She said goodbye and hugged her aunt before getting back on the bus with her mother. Anna was already looking forward to her next visit. +Once upon a time there was a dog named Sam. He was obedient and always did as he was told. Every morning he would go for a walk with his master. + +Sometimes, during their walk, Sam's master would spoil him with treats. Sam loved it and his tail wagged as he ate the treat. + +One day, during their usual walk, Sam found a flea. He barked and tried to catch it, but it hopped away. His master watched with a smile on his face and continued to spoil Sam with more treats. + +Sam enjoyed it and the flea never came back again. He learned to be even more obedient in hopes of getting more treats. +Once there was a fat sheep. He loved eating and always had a good appetite. One day he was walking through the meadow looking for something delicious to chew. He spotted a scarf lying on the ground and decided to eat it. + +He started to chew the scarf without even realizing it. Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. + +"Hey!" the voice said. "That's my scarf! Stop chewing!" + +The sheep was embarrassed. He stopped chewing, but he still had a mouthful of scarf. He slowly turned around and saw a little girl standing there with a stern look on her face. + +"What's wrong?" the sheep asked timidly. + +"You were chewing my scarf!" the girl replied. "I gave it to my mom as a gift. Now it's all wet and gross!" + +The sheep felt awful. He apologized to the little girl and offered to replace the scarf. He rummaged through his fleece and found a brand new one for her. + +The little girl smiled and thanked him. The sheep was relieved. He had learnt his lesson: don't try to chew something if you don't know who it belongs to! + +The sheep and the little girl became good friends and the sheep never made the same mistake again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny. Jenny liked to pretend. Every day she would pretend that she was a princess in a beautiful castle. + +One day, Jenny gathered some sticks and started to make a delicate little cross. It was the prettiest cross that Jenny had ever built. She was so proud. + +Suddenly, Jenny heard a loud rumble in the distance. She ran to see what it was, but it was too late. A fierce storm was coming straight for her. + +Jenny quickly tried to hide from the storm but it was too powerful. She was blown away and the delicate little cross was destroyed. Jenny screamed in fear as the storm passed. + +At the end of the storm, Jenny was very sad. Her delicate little cross had been destroyed. She sat in the mud, imagining she was a princess in her castle and wishing the ferocious storm had never come. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack was very curious and always wanted to explore new things. One day, Jack set off to explore his neighborhood. He walked around, checking out all the houses and trees. + +Eventually, Jack came across a house with a big porch. It was so big, it seemed like a special place! He felt excited and decided to check it out up close. He stepped onto the porch and looked around. + +Just then, Jack heard a noise. He turned around and saw the woman who lived in the house. She was looking right at him! Jack felt embarrassed and tried to sneak away. But he wasn't fast enough. The woman asked him what he was doing and he couldn't think of anything to say. He was so embarrassed! + +The woman smiled and said, "That's okay. I just wanted to make sure you were safe". She then invited Jack to stay and explore the porch more. + +Jack was relieved, and very happy that the woman was so nice. He spent the rest of the day exploring the porch and playing games. Every time Jack remembered how embarrassed he had felt, he would just laugh and think of how friendly the woman was. +Once upon a time there was a black purse. It was very special because it had a secret inside. + +One day, the little girl who owned the purse opened it and was surprised to find a tiny key. She decided to find out what the key was for. + +The girl used the key to open a big box. Inside the box were lots of toys. The girl was so excited she could not believe her eyes! + +The girl used the toys to play a game with her friends. They all had lots of fun until it was time to end the game. + +The girl put the toys away and put the key back in her purse. That night she slept wonderfully. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved looking in the mirror to admire how beautiful she was. One day, Sally was feeling particularly naughty and she decided to do something mischievous. + +She took a marker and started drawing all over the mirror. When Mama saw the mirror, she was disappointed. Mama took away the marker and said: "Sally, you must not be naughty. You must not draw on the mirror." + +Sally knew she had been bad, so she promised to never be naughty again. Mama smiled and wrapped Sally in a hug. She then said: "Let me recommend something to you. From now on, you must admire your reflection in the mirror, not draw on it." + +Sally promised she would follow Mama’s recommendation. From then on, Sally always admired her beautiful reflection when she looked in the mirror like Mama had recommended. +Mummy and Daddy had an adventure planned for Sam and Jane. They were very excited and couldn’t wait to get started. Mummy said, “We are going to do something very different today. We’re going to try golf!†Sam and Jane looked at each other. What was golf? + +Mummy and Daddy took Sam and Jane to the golf course. Daddy said, “Come on, let’s have a go!†He helped them swing the clubs and showed them how to hit the ball. Jane was scared at first but Mummy encouraged them to keep at it. + +After a while, Sam and Jane were golfing like pros! Mummy and Daddy cheered and said how proud they were. Sam and Jane were singing, and the four of them hugged in celebration when they finished. + +The adventure was something they wouldn’t forget. Golf was amazing and so many different kinds of fun. Sam and Jane knew that mummy and daddy would always be there to encourage them, no matter what. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane who was three years old. She was fit and had lots of energy. Every morning her mom would promise her a nice long jog if she'd be a good girl. Each morning Jane eagerly waited but the jog never seemed to come. + +One day, Jane's mom said she was finally ready to go jogging. Jane was so excited and put on her her running shoes right away. When she was all ready, her mom said she had to promise to be strong and not give up. Jane promised she would do her best and off they went. + +After some time jogging, Jane started to get tired but she remembered her promise to her mom. She kept running even though it was tiring and soon enough, she was over the finish line. Jane felt so happy and proud of herself. + +Moral of the story: When you make a promise, keep it! When you keep a promise, you will even surprise yourself how strong you truly are. +Kate was a hardworking girl. She wanted to have a luxury life one day, so she studied hard to achieve her dream. Every day, she studied calmly and gently. She was gentle with herself, not pushing too hard. + +Sometimes Kate wanted to just play or rest, but she knew that she had to work hard to make her dreams come true. So she sat down and studied. She worked on math, language, and other subjects. + +At last, her efforts paid off. After years of hard work, Kate got a job that gave her a luxury life. She was happy and proud of herself. She never forgot that she had used gentle study to make her dream come true. +It was a cold winter day and Anna was bored. She went outside hoping to play in the snow, but the snow was all icy. She looked around the yard and saw a large pile of wood. An idea sprung into her head. She would make a tasty snack by cooking the wood in the fireplace. + +Anna gathered the wood and started to build a fire. But after a few attempts, the fire wasn't very strong. The wood was just too icy. She sighed in frustration, but she wasn't giving up yet. She tried again, gathering more wood and warming her hands by the weak fire. + +Finally she had a strong fire. The flames were crackling and the logs were turning orange. Anna smiled in delight and began cooking the wood. It was a long and difficult process, but eventually a delicious snack was cooked. + +Anna gathered her friends and feasted on the tasty treat. Even though it had been difficult, she was glad she had worked hard and not given up. She had made something special and learned an important lesson. +John was a 3 year old boy. He was very troubled. He had a lot of things on his mind. One day he was in the park, playing. Suddenly, a silence happened. Nothing could be heard. All the birds stopped singing. John realised that something was wrong. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was coming from the nearby woods. John feared that something bad had happened. He was very scared. He ran to his mum and told her what he had seen. His mum hugged him to make him feel safe. She then took him home and explained that everything was okay. John felt happy and relieved. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and she had long hair. She was so lonely because her family moved away, so she was all alone. + +One day, Jane was playing in the garden. She found a twisty tree with lots of curly branches. She wanted to try something new, so she grabbed a branch and climbed up. All of a sudden, Jane's hair got twisted around the branch! + +Jane started to cry. She was so scared of being stuck up in the tree, all alone. But then something amazing happened. + +A friendly lady appeared. She said: "Don't be scared, Jane. Let me help you." The lady untwisted Jane's hair from the branch and Jane slid down the tree. + +The lady gave her a hug and said: "It's alright, Jane. You are so brave and you are never alone." Jane smiled with joy. +Once upon a time there was a pig. She liked to have fun outside. One day, it started to rain. The pig got wet. She didn't like it one bit. + +So the pig decided to use her head to think of a way to stay dry. She thought of something clever, she made an umbrella with leaves and sticks. She used it until the rain stopped. + +The pig was happy to be dry again. But then it started to rain again. So the pig used her clever idea and made another umbrella. She stayed dry and happy. + +The end. +Once there were two friends, Ladybug and Firefly. Ladybug loved to march and one day she announced, "Let's march to the igloo!" Firefly thought that was a great idea, so they hopped, skipped and jumped their way to the igloo. + +But before they reached their destination, the sky turned dark. The wind started to blow hard and it became very chilly. Ladybug kept marching and Firefly kept following. + +When they arrived, the igloo was bigger than what they had expected. What made it look even bigger was the fact that it had a big, tough-looking door. + +Ladybug knocked on the door. After a few moments, a strange creature opened it. He had long claws and beady eyes. The creature growled and said, "I don't want any visitors. Go away!" + +Firefly was scared and started to cry. But Ladybug was brave and said, "We just wanted to explore the igloo. We will go if you want us to." The creature growled again and said, "You can never leave." + +Ladybug and Firefly were very scared. They knew they were stuck there forever and no one would ever find them. +Once upon a time, there was a parrot. The parrot was very scared. Everyday it lay in its cage and did not move. One day, it heard the sound of laughter. It was a three year old boy. The parrot was still scared. But the boy smiled and opened the cage. He let the parrot out and the parrot flew away. From then on, the parrot was no longer scared. He flew freely and no longer had to lie in his cage. The end. +Ada loved her car, it was bright and shiny! She was always careful when driving, making sure she minded the speed limits and followed the rules of the road. But one day she was late for school and didn't pay attention to the stop sign. When she got to school, a policeman was waiting for her. He said that Ada was not allowed to drive until she got her license. + +Ada was very hurt and tried to explain that she was only late that morning. But the policeman didn't mind and said he would give her a ticket if she drove anymore without a license. Ada couldn't believe it and felt so sad; she'd worked so hard to save up for her car. + +So Ada decided to take the time to learn all of the rules for getting a license. She was so determined and worked very hard. After a few months she took the test, and finally she got her license. Ada was so relieved and happy, she could now drive her car again! +Joe was a very noisy boy. He liked to make a lot of noise. One day he was playing outside. All of a sudden he felt something on his foot. He looked down and saw a tiny heel. He thought that it was very strange but he decided to pick it up and keep it. + +Joe carried the heel wherever he went. He would take it to school and show it to his friends. Everywhere he went, the heel would make a lot of noise. + +One day, Joe got tired of carrying the noisy heel and he decided to quit. He put the heel down, waved goodbye to it, and ran off to play. Joe was very happy when he was no longer carrying the noisy heel. He never looked back and happily played without ever seeing the heel again. +Henry was a competitive little boy. He was always trying to do better than other kids. One day, his family went to the park. Henry wanted to impress everyone, so he asked his dad if he could show him a special trick. + +"Can I, Dad? Please!", said Henry. + +His dad smiled and said, "What kind of trick?". + +Henry put his hands together, closed his eyes and said, "I wish I could make everyone laugh". + +His dad laughed and said, "That's quite a wish! Let's see if you can do it". + +Henry made some funny jokes. Everyone was laughing, even his dad. Henry was so happy. He laughed too and jumped around like he was the happiest boy in the world. + +After that, Henry's dad said, "You are quite competitive, Henry, that was a great joke!" Henry was very proud of himself. + +Henry smiled, hugged his dad and said, "I love making people laugh!". +Once upon a time, there was a small skunk who lived in a big cave in the woods. The skunk was feeling very worried and scared. He had no idea why, but he couldn't get rid of the feeling. + +One day, he spotted a vine growing up the side of the cave. He decided to climb the vine and see what he could find. He climbed higher and higher, until he spotted a little clearing with a stream running through it. + +The skunk lay down by the stream and soon he fell asleep. As he lay there, in the sleepy sun, he started to feel much happier. He realized he was no longer scared or worried. + +The skunk felt so good, he wanted to share his newfound joy. He yelled out to his friends in the woods, "I'm alright! I'm not scared anymore!" + +His friends, who had been so worried about him, were so happy to hear his voice. They all ran over to him, and the skunk smiled and hugged each one. He was so happy and relieved. From that day forward, the skunk never worried again. +once upon a time, there was a girl called Lilly. She was very curious about the world around her. One day, she found a tube of glue on her dad’s worktable. She opened it and smelt it. It was really sticky. + +Lilly wanted to find out what she could do with it. She found a piece of paper and some other bits and pieces. She spread the glue on the pieces and stuck them together. She called it her balancing toy. + +It was really flexible and she could make it move. She kept playing with it. She was really good at balancing it. She was so proud of herself. + +Eventually, the glue dried and it became really strong. Lilly was really happy with her balancing toy. She could now show it off to her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and always curious. One day, Lucy went for a walk and saw a hidden pigeon in the trees. She wanted to catch the pigeon, but it was too fast for her. + +Lucy started to cry. "Please, don't be scared. I just want to play with you!", she said. Then something amazing happened. The pigeon came close to her and became her friend. They played together for a long time. + +Suddenly, a little boy saw them. He wanted to catch the pigeon too. He ran towards Lucy and the pigeon, but Lucy was faster. She quickly picked up the pigeon and hid it under her shirt. + +"No! It's mine!", Lucy said. "I won't let you take my pigeon!" The little boy ran away and Lucy became very happy. From that day on, the pigeon stayed with Lucy and was her best friend. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a great tree in a meadow. Every day, birds would come from all around to sing and play - and the tree was so happy! But one day, the birds noticed something strange - the tree was beginning to lean and struggle. + +The birds were a little worried but they thought they could help. They asked their friends who had structure and building experience, and they said the tree needed more support! So the birds began to build a structure around the tree to give it more strength. + +At first, it was hard work - but soon the structure was ready, and the tree was standing nice and tall again. Even better, the structure was so great that other things started to grow around it too - a little home for some of the birds to stay in, and some flowers that made the meadow even brighter. + +The tree was so happy with the new structure and with all its new friends. And from then on, the tree and the birds had great adventures together! +Once there was a girl named Suzie. Suzie was always very anxious. She was always worried about something. + +One day Suzie was playing with her toys when she heard a loud noise. It made her so scared that she jumped up and started to cry. + +Her big brother came running to see what was wrong. Suzie told him that she thought it was an emergency. Her brother told her not to worry and that he would make it better. + +So, Suzie's brother took her outside and they had a picnic. Suzie laughed and her brother made her feel better. + +Now, Suzie still gets anxious sometimes, but she knows she can always count on her brother to make it better. +Once upon a time there was a flea who wanted to print something. She was very excited but also a little confused. + +One day, she met a friendly snail. + +The snail said, "What are you trying to do?" + +The flea replied, "I want to print something, but I'm not sure how." + +The snail smiled, "It's easy. All you have to do is turn the knob and press the button. Then it will print what you want." + +The flea was very happy. She thanked the snail and said goodbye. Then she followed the snail's advice and printed something. She was so proud of what she had made. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy had a mommy and a daddy, and she liked playing with them a lot. + +One day, Daisy's mommy and daddy were both very busy. They asked Daisy to tidy up her bedroom before taking a bath. Daisy was happy to help. + +So Daisy went to her bedroom to tidy it. But she was being very silly. She was laughing and running around and not tidying at all. + +Suddenly, Daisy's daddy came in the room. He saw that Daisy wasn't tidying and he was very angry. He said, "Daisy, if you don't tidy up this room right now I'm going to have to slap you!" + +Daisy was very scared and ran away to the bathroom. Then she was quiet and started to tidy up the bedroom. + +When Daisy finished, her mom and dad were both very happy. They gave Daisy a big hug and said they were proud of her. Then they all went to the bathroom together to take a bath. +Jack went to the theater with his mom and dad. He was so excited! He saw a big crowd of people and lots of shiny lights. He saw popcorn and soda and candy. Everything looked so fine. + +Jack and his family went in to the theater. It was very big and dark. He saw a big screen and lots of comfy chairs with big pillows to sit on. He knew he was going to have a good time. + +After the show, Jack felt tired but happy. He liked what he saw. He told his mom and dad that he liked the theater very much. His mom said they had to go home but they could come back soon. Jack said he was ready to come back and see another show. +Tommy was feeling very guilty. He had wanted to play with his toy truck, but he had been told it was time to help his mom. She told him to bring the bucket over to the line outside and help her hang the laundry. + +He brought the bucket to the line, and watched as his mom hanged the socks and shirts on the line. He quickly saw that it was fun to hang the stuff on the line, and he wanted to help too. + +He tried to grab some of the clothes, and before he knew it he was grabbing clothes and trying to hang them on the line. He giggled as he watched them sway in the wind. + +His mom smiled, and told him he was doing a good job. He felt proud as he filled up the whole line with clothes. + +When it was all done his mom gave him a big hug and praised him for helping her. He felt good and no longer felt guilty. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers who were playing in the garden. One of them noticed a smelly pill on the ground. He said to his brother, "Hey! Look at that smelly pill!" His brother came close and they tried to pick it up between them, but it was too big. + +But then one of the brothers had a great idea. He said, "Let's stand on it together. That way we can pick it up!" So they did just that. The two of them stood on top of the smelly pill and picked it up together. + +Then they had an even better idea. They decided to hide it in the garden, so they could come and play with it whenever they wanted. So they found a nice spot under a tree, and put the smelly pill there. + +And from then on, whenever they wanted to play with the smelly pill, all the two brothers had to do was to stand on it. That was the best way for them to pick it up! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was very cheerful and she loved to wander around. One day, Daisy decided to go outside and explore her garden. + +She walked all around the garden, looking at flowers and watching the bees buzzing around. She looked up at the sky, and saw a big circle of birds in the air. Daisy danced around in circles and clapped her hands, feeling so happy and excited. + +Then, Daisy noticed a very special bird sitting on the fence. She went closer to look at it, and saw that it was a brightly coloured parrot! She was fascinated with the parrot and waved at it. The parrot waved back and flew away with a cheerful chirp. + +Daisy smiled and watched it as it flew around in circles in the sky. She waved goodbye and wandered off in the other direction, excited to explore more of her garden. +The little girl was so excited to record her new toy. She wanted to make sure she marked it on her list, too. But when she opened the box, she was very disappointed to see it was spoiled. She wanted to return it to the shop and get a new one. + +But her parents said they couldn't do that, so she had to keep the toy. She was sad and worried she wouldn't have any fun with it. Then she thought of an idea! She ran to her room and grabbed her markers. + +One hour later she had her plan ready. She had coloured and decorated the toy to make it look even better. She was so proud of her work and recorded it with a big smile. + +From then on, the little girl enjoyed playing with her toy, even though it was spoiled. She was very proud of her creativity and her work. She had made the most of a difficult situation and turned it into something fun. +Mama and Papa had a special nest. It was open and pretty like a flower. Mama and Papa wanted to sell the nest. + +One morning Mama said to Papa, “Let’s go sell the nest.†Papa replied, “Okay, let’s go.†+ +On their way to the market, Mama said, “We’re going to get so much money for this nest! Everyone’s going to love it.†They both were excited to see how much money they would get. + +When they got to the market, everyone wanted the nest. People offered lots of money for it. Finally, someone offered a lot of money. Mama and Papa sold the nest. + +Mama and Papa were so happy. Both of them shouted for joy. They had lots of money and were so proud of their nest. +Once, there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was three years old and he loved to play and explore. Today, Tom was in the garden looking for things he could play with. Suddenly, he saw a well. Tom was very curious and he wanted to take a look inside. He ran closer and stopped at the edge. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Tom! Mind the well!" it said. Tom looked around. His mummy was standing at the door, watching him. "I must mind the well" thought Tom. He stepped back and shook his head no. + +Tom's mummy smiled. "That's right my darling," she said. "You must mind the well. You could get hurt if you go near it." She looked at Tom with love and said, "The well is a very terrible place. You must not go near it." + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, I will mind the well". He looked at the strange, dark hole and promised himself that he wouldn't go near it. Tom ran off to find something else in the garden to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a blue frame. It was stuck in a big tree. A girl saw the frame and wanted to help. She yelled, "I will rescue you!" + +The girl climbed the big tree. She was very brave. She reached the frame and grabbed it with her hand. Then, she carefully climbed down the tree. + +When the girl reached the ground, she was very happy. She hugged the frame and said, "Thank you for letting me rescue you!" She showed her mom the blue frame and they both smiled. + +The frame was safe and happy. And the girl was proud of herself for being brave and helping the frame. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man who had a sailing boat. The rich man sailed out all the way to the sea, hoping to find something special. + +As the rich man sailed, he heard a noise coming from the ocean. He looked down and saw a tiny fish swimming up to the boat. + +“Hello, little fish!†said the rich man. “Do you want to match with me?†+ +The little fish nodded its head and smiled. Then the rich man reached down and scooped the fish up onto his boat. From then on, they became the best of friends. + +The little fish and the rich man sailed together around the sea, playing games and telling stories. Together they had so many fun adventures until eventually they had to say goodbye. + +But the little fish and the rich man never forgot their time together, and they will always remember the fun they had on the boat in the sea. +Once upon a time there was a brave little bear called Bob. Bob was very tough and brave, but he was also very small. One day, he decided to go on an adventure. + +He started walking along a path through a forest, and as he started walking further and further away, he started to feel scared. Then, out of the blue, he heard a noise above him. He looked up, and he saw a big, gentle bird above him with a whip in its beak. + +The bird looked at Bob and said "Don't be scared, little bear. I am here to help you realize your dream". Bob was so surprised and he couldn't believe his luck. He told the bird all about his dream, and the bird nodded and said it would help him get there. + +The bird started to beat the ground with its whip, and suddenly a path opened in front of Bob. He was so happy and excited to see his dream coming true. He thanked the bird, and set off on the path. As he walked down the path, Bob found out that it was actually a lot tougher than he had expected, but he kept on going. + +At last, Bob reached the end of the path and he was able to make his dream come true. He was so happy and thankful to the bird for showing him the way. He said goodbye to the bird and set off home, feeling tough and brave after his adventure. +Once there was a naughty little girl named Jane. She had a match game. She always wanted to win the game so she could get a prize. + +One day, she went to play the match game and she played really hard. She wanted to get a really nice prize. But when she saw the other players, they were doing way better than she was. + +So she tried to get clever. She began to reverse her tiles. That way her tiles started to make sense and she started winning the game! + +But she was so naughty. When the other players found out, they got angry. They asked her to stop but Jane just kept winning. + +Finally, when she had won the match game, she got the biggest prize of them all! She was so excited and could not wait to show off her prize to her friends and family. + +Jane learned her lesson that day - being naughty does not always mean getting what you want! +One day, a mummy took her 3 year old son Charlie to the park. He was so excited to see all the round shapes, like the big spinning wheel and the merry-go-round. + +Charlie saw some children playing on the playground, and he wanted to join in. But he was feeling very lazy, and instead of running around, he decided to just watch. + +After a while, he noticed one of the boys helping an elderly lady open her gate. He was so impressed that he decided to help too. He held open the gate for the lady and said "You're welcome." + +The lady was so surprised by Charlie's kind act that she gave him a big hug and said, "Thank you for valuing kindness!" + +Charlie smiled and continued to play and explore the park. From then on, he knew that no matter what, it was always important to remember to value kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a planet. On this planet there were two friends, Max and Lily. Lily was very poor and had to work hard all day. + +One day, they were walking through a forest when Lily suddenly stopped. She looked at Max and said, "I am so tired - all I want to do is sleep!" + +Max smiled and said, "Come! Let us find a place for you to sleep." He took her hand and they started walking. + +Soon they came upon a nice, cozy spot. Max said, "This is the perfect place to sleep." Lily lay down and closed her eyes. + +Max sat beside her watching, as she fell asleep. Eventually, Max closed his eyes and he too fell fast asleep. + +The two friends slept soundly until the morning sun woke them. Lily yawned and looked at Max, smiling. She said, "Thank you for finding this warm, perfect place for me to sleep." + +Max smiled and said, "You're welcome! It was my pleasure." + +The two friends then walked back to their planet, happy and content. +John and his mom were at the beach. He was playing in the sand and having a lot of fun. Suddenly his mom said, "we need to put our lunch in the cooler so it won't get too hot". + +John ran over to the cooler. But when he tried to open it, he couldn't! He said to his mom, "I can't open the cooler!" + +His mom kneeled down and said, "Let me help you. We need to turn this knob to prevent the heat from coming in." John watched as his mom turned the knob and the cooler opened. + +John put all their food in the cooler. His mom said, "Now all our food will stay cool and not get terrible!" + +John smiled and said, "Let's go back to playing in the sand!" +Kate and Joe were walking along the beach. It was very sunny and Kate shouted, "Look! A dead whale!" + +Joe was scared. "Let's sort it out," said Joe. + +Kate did not want to go near the whale. "It's too big," she said. + +But Joe kept walking towards it until he was just a few feet away. Suddenly, something heavy fell on him from the whale and he started to scream. + +Kate ran over. "What happened?" she asked. + +Joe could barely speak. "An old bone fell on me," he said. "My leg is hurt." + +Kate was worried. She helped Joe up and together they slowly walked back to the shore. Joe's leg was badly hurt and he needed help. + +The two of them were very sad. They knew the dead whale had been their last adventure together and Joe would now have to spend time in the hospital. +Grandpa was going away for a few days, so he stopped by to see his grandson. Grandpa was very thoughtful and wanted to give him a special treat for being so good. He thought, "What could make him extra happy?" + +The answer came to him quickly. He gifted his grandson a luxury toy car - red, shiny and with a funny horn. The boy was immediately elated, and he promised Grandpa he would take good care of it. + +Grandpa left with a big smile, knowing he had made his little one very happy. Grandpa knew that his grandchild would have lots of fun with his new toy car, but was unaware that the car had even more to offer. + +As the days passed, his grandson began to uncover the mystery of the car. He took it outside and spent hours tinkering with it. To his surprise, the car could even fly! A few days later, Grandpa returned and noticed the look of awe and delight on his grandson's face. + +He asked his grandson, "Where did you go with your new toy?" + +The little one grinned with excitement as he said, "Grandpa, I went up so high - higher than I've ever been before!" + +Grandpa smiled, knowing the thoughtfulness of his special toy had given his grandson the magical gift of flight. +Once there was a great bear. He liked to act very silly. One day the bear was walking around and he saw a pencil. He thought it was so interesting. He picked it up and started to act like he was writing with it. He pretended to write a letter and made scribbling marks on the ground with the pencil. He even pretended to mail it! + +The bear thought it was so much fun acting like he was writing with the pencil. He tried to draw a picture but all he could do was make scribbles. He was excited to try new things. The bear acted as if he was writing stories and poems. He loved the pencil so much and thought it was great! + +The bear kept the pencil and brought it with him everywhere. He always acted like he was writing with it. Soon the bear became an amazing storyteller, making up all sorts of stories for everyone who would listen. The great bear never forgot the special pencil that he had found. +Once there was a little boy who went to the pet store. He was too young to understand, but he knew he wanted something special. He gazed around the store, looking at all of the animals, until he saw something that made him smile. It was a tank filled with fish and he knew that was what he wanted. + +The little boy excitedly asked the shopkeeper for the tank and the shopkeeper showed him a few that he had for sale. Some were too expensive, so the boy wouldn’t be able to own them. Then the shopkeeper showed him a cheap tank and the boy’s eyes lit up. + +The shopkeeper filled the tank with water from the tap and then added some colourful fish. The little boy was so happy and thanked the shopkeeper. Then he paid the shopkeeper and ran home with his new tank of fish, which he would soon name. + +The little boy spent the rest of the day gazing at his tank of fish, and he loved them so much. The fish became beloved members of the family, and the little boy always remembered their first day together at the pet store. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Mike. One day, he was singing in the garden. He saw how the wind was blowing dust away. Then he heard his mum calling him. She said, “Mike, why don’t you pick up the dust? That would be useful!†+ +Mike thought that was a good idea. He said “Yes! I can pick up the dust, and it can be useful!†So he picked up all the dust and put it in the bin. + +When he had finished he went back to singing in the garden, and his mum was happy that he had helped tidy up. + +The moral of this story is that being helpful can be useful for everyone. Even young children can help tidy up and make their home more clean and safe. +Once there was a girl who wanted to make music. She wanted to play the violin very badly, but she didn’t know how. Every day she poked the violin and strummed its strings, but nothing came out. + +One day, she walked to a nearby pond. It was very icy and cold, but she was determined to find a way to make her music. She poked the icy water with her violin and suddenly, beautiful music filled the air. + +The girl was amazed. From that day onward, she went by the icy pond every day with her violin. She poked the icy water and made the most wonderful music! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. Jane wanted to explore her garden. In the centre of her garden there was a patch of purple flowers. So, Jane decided to go and explore them. She bent down to take a closer look and she saw something purple. It was a purple caterpillar! + +The caterpillar looked so cute and Jane was silly enough to think that maybe she could have as a pet. So Jane picked it up and started to chew it. + +Jane was so excited that she was able to have a pet but that feeling quickly faded away when the caterpillar died in her mouth. Poor Jane felt really sad and scared. She put the caterpillar back into the garden and ran away, never to go back again. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, while playing in her garden, Lily wanted to climb the big tree. She found a pair of scissors and started to use them to climb the tree. + +Lily's mom saw her and said, "Lily! Be careful! You should not use scissors to climb the tree!" But Lily kept on climbing. + +As Lily was climbing higher, the scissors started to feel dull. She tried to make the scissors work better but it was no use. The scissors got stuck in the tree and Lily couldn't move them. "Oh no!" she cried. + +Lily's mom called from the ground, "Do not worry! I will get a ladder for you. Then you can climb down safely." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you mommy!" + +Soon, Lily was safe on the ground again. She thanked her mom for helping and learned that using dull scissors to climb a tree is not a good idea. +Once upon a time, there was a plane. It was a very special plane because it could soar high into the sky. Every day, it flew up high and looked around the world. It was very thoughtful. + +The plane looked out for other planes, and always sent special signals to them. All the planes knew that this plane was a very special one. + +One day, the special plane saw something in the sky. It was a bird soaring high in the air. The plane was amazed! The special plane wanted to try soaring too, just like the bird. + +The plane started to try soaring. It took lots of practice, but eventually the plane's wings started to rise up. The plane was so happy that it had learned how to soar! + +From that day on, the special plane flew higher and higher, soaring through the sky just like the bird. It was free to go wherever it wanted! +Once upon a time, there was a small bear who decided to take a walk in the park. He noticed a statue on the path and walked closer to have a better look. Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +"Hello there little bear," the statue said. + +The little bear got scared and jumped back, but then he noticed that the statue had a very friendly face. + +"Don't be afraid," the statue said, "I'm gentle like a soft pillow." + +The little bear said he was looking for someone to pass the time with, and the statue said he would love to help. They talked and laughed for a long time. + +The statue told the little bear to remember a lesson. "Always be soft and kind when talking to people," the statue said. + +The little bear said goodbye to the statue and went on his way. He never forgot the Statue's words, and always tried to be kind and soft whenever he talked to someone. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish in the water. He loved to swim around and explore. Every day he would follow a pattern he created through the deep sea. + +One day he noticed something different in the water. The water was really filthy and there was lots of junk. He was scared and didn't know what to do. But he kept on swimming, so he could figure it out. + +Suddenly, he spotted something shiny and he started to swim toward it. As he swam closer, he realized it was a sparkling diamond. He was so excited to see it! He grabbed the diamond and placed it in a safe spot. + +He was happy he found the beautiful diamond and the little fish went back to swimming his pattern around through the sea. He stayed away from the filthy water, so he wouldn't get in any trouble. + +The little fish is still swimming around today, exploring and following his pattern through the sea. He feels safe, with his diamond close by. +Billy was very serious. He sat in a taxi and looked out the window. The taxi drove through a pretty park, and everything was blooming. The flowers were bright, and the trees were tall. + +"Do you like the blooms?" asked the taxi driver. + +"Yes," said Billy. "It's very pretty." + +The taxi driver smiled. He drove past the park and stopped at Billy's house. "It's nice here," he said. + +Billy nodded his head and thanked the driver. He opened the door of the taxi and hopped out. + +Billy watched the taxi drive away. He smiled because he liked the sight of the flowers blooming. It made him feel happy. +Tommy was the happiest boy in the world. He loved to explore his modern house. Every morning he would go around looking for interesting things to do and today he had discovered a strange mug in the dining room. It was modern and blue with a funny handle that Tommy liked to hold. + +Tommy's older brother Max noticed what Tommy was doing and decided to join in with the fun. He ran in carrying something in his hand and Tommy suddenly felt excited. However, Tommy was starting to get tired and Max could see the yawn that was coming from Tommy's mouth. + +Max suggested that Tommy should have a nap, but Tommy refused. He wanted to hold the mug and play with it. Max became frustrated and tried to take the mug away. Tommy would not agree and clung to the mug with all his might. + +Both boys were far too tired for arguing and soon enough, both of them yawned and agreed to take a nap. The mug was finally put safely away and soon, the whole room was filled with the peaceful sound of sleeping brothers. +Tommy loved his wife very much. Every morning, she woke up and took care of him. She kissed him on the forehead and gave him breakfast. She helped him get dressed, and even gave him a big hug before he left for school. + +Every night when he came back, she was there to welcome him. She showed him how much she cared. She was always so happy to see him and they hugged and played games together. + +She was very tired after taking care of Tommy all day, so he tried to be extra nice and help her with chores. He knew that everything she did was out of love. + +One night after dinner, Tommy told his wife he was going to take a nap. He asked if she wanted to join him. She smiled and said no, she was too tired and needed to rest first. + +Tommy gave her a big hug and said goodnight. He was so glad to have her in his life, knowing how much she cared for him. +Once upon a time, there was a shelf in a room. It was filled with lots of toys and games. One day, a little girl named Lucy came in and looked at the shelf. She was so spoiled that she wanted all the toys. She asked her mom to let her load the shelf into her cart so she could take them home. + +Mom smiled and said, 'OK.' So Lucy loaded the shelf into her cart with great excitement. She put all her favorite toys in the cart. Then, Lucy and her mom went home. + +When they got home, Lucy ran upstairs to her room with the shelf. She quickly unloaded the shelf and started playing with the toys. From then on, she was never bored because she had plenty of toys from the shelf. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy bear. He was so big and strong that he thought that he could never be defeated. So he went around the woods and challenged everyone to a fight. + +The bear was so confident that he thought he would always win. But one day, he stumbled upon a little rabbit. The rabbit was small and weak, but it didn't give up. It used all its courage and fought the big, hairy bear. To the bear's surprise, the rabbit won the fight. + +The bear was so mad that he started to tear up the ground with his big claws. He was so angry that he didn't even see the victory of the rabbit. The rabbit just looked sadly at the bear and went away. + +The moral of this story is that sometimes the little and weak ones can find their victory against the big and strong ones. But the bad ending is that sometimes the big and strong ones just don't want to accept their defeat. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy bear called Bob. Bob loved going to the festival. Every year, the festival was the best time of the year. + +One day, Bob decided to do something special at the festival. He had a great idea - he would reverse! Bob was so excited he couldn't wait to show off his new trick. + +The big day of the festival arrived and everyone gathered around to watch Bob's special trick. Bob was so proud of himself. He took a deep breath and then he jumped...and he reversed! Everyone was amazed, it was incredible! + +Bob was delighted. Everyone clapped and cheered for him. He hadn't realised how good he was at reversing! + +The festival was even more fun now! Bob vowed to keep reversing from now on. He was so proud of himself. +Marie was excited to show her friend Alex her new puppy. She grabbed the leash and took her obedient puppy for a walk around their neighborhood. As Marie and her puppy were walking, they bumped into a neighbor. Marie felt embarrassed because she and the puppy were taking too long to stop. The neighbor laughed a little, but Alex did not think it was funny. Marie quickly picked up the puppy and said goodbye to the neighbor. Alex told Marie she was being obedient and it was ok. Marie agreed and they went back to playing with the puppy. From then on she made sure to take her puppy for a walk every day. +John and his mom were outside and saw something incredible. They saw a fox! John was surprised and he shouted, "Wow, what is that?" His mother told him, "That is a fox. It's a wild animal, John." John was so excited. He wanted to get closer to the fox but his mother told him, "No, stay here. It's too dangerous to get too close. + +John was sad but decided to watch the fox from where he was. He watched as the fox jumped around, smelling the air and searching for food. He was fascinated by the fox's movements. Suddenly, the fox stopped and started to spray something. John stared in wonder as he saw the fox marking its territory. + +John was so amazed that he asked his mom, "What did it do?" His mom smiled and said, "It sprayed its scent to mark the area so it knows its own territory." John was in awe. It was an incredible experience seeing the fox mark its territory. The memory of it would stay with John forever. +Mama and Papa had gone out for the day, leaving Lucy home with her big brother Sam. + +Lucy asked, "Can we play together, Sam? Can we play ball?" + +Sam said, "No, I'm gonna lay down and read my book." + +Lucy didn't give up that easily. She said, "Can I lay down with you?" + +Sam looked up from his book and said, "OK, but be careful. I'm using a knife to turn these pages and it's sharp." + +Lucy was careful to keep a safe distance but she thought the knife looked really cool. She asked, "Can I pick up the knife?" + +Sam said, "No way! It's too heavy for you. You could hurt yourself." + +Lucy sighed and lay down beside her brother, but she still kept her fingers crossed for another chance to play with the knife. +Once upon a time there was a very messy room. Everywhere you looked, there were toys and books scattered around. But one thing was the same in every corner of the room - singing! + +The singing was coming from a dishwasher that was running. It had buttons and knobs and whenever it was turned on, it sang a happy song. It sang the same song again and again, but the children loved it. + +Whenever they felt sad or lonely, they'd turn on the dishwasher and it would lift their spirits. All of their worries seemed to disappear as they listened and sang along. + +The singing made the room much less messy. Even when the children went to bed, the dishwasher was still singing. It was their special friend and they would listen to it until they fell asleep. + +The dishwasher sang until the morning and the children awoke full of joy and happiness, ready to create a new day full of singing and exploring. +Once there was a woman. She was wearing a pink dress. She wanted to go outside but she didn't know where to go. + +So she asked a little bird. "Hello little bird, do you know where I can go?" The little bird thought for a moment and said, "Well, I know a nice park nearby. Would you like to go there?" + +The woman smiled. "Yes please! That sounds like fun." + +So the little bird flew to the park and the woman followed. When they arrived the woman was so excited. There were lots of birds and green trees and a big pond. + +The woman asked the little bird if he wanted to stay and explore, and he said yes. So the woman and the little bird spent the day exploring the park. They had so much fun together! +Once upon a time, there was a Mommy and a Baby. They were best friends and always did fun things together. One day Mommy said she needed to go bye-bye for a little while. Baby said “No†but Mommy said it was okay and made a special promise. She said “If you stay here and be good, I’ll bring you something nice when I come backâ€. Baby thought this sounded fine and said okay. + +So Mommy went away. Baby stayed in one spot, as Mommy had said, and was good. The time seemed long, but Baby remembered Mommy’s promise and waited. Eventually, Mommy came back with a special surprise! From then on, Baby knew the importance of keeping a promise. And how exciting it is when you do! +It was a sunny day. Suzy and her mom were both dressed in their finest clothes. Suzy was wearing a sparkling dress and twirling around in the garden. Her mom was holding a beautiful crystal in her hands. + +Suddenly, Suzy saw her neighbor, Sally. Sally had a stunning dress and was twirling around in the garden. Suzy felt jealous. + +"Mom, why don't I have a dress like Sally's?" asked Suzy. + +"That's because Sally has a crystal dress!" answered her mom. + +Suzy started to cry. She wanted a crystal dress just like Sally's. Her mom tried to comfort her but Suzy was inconsolable. + +The next day, Suzy asked her mom to buy her a crystal dress. Sadly, her mom had to say no because they couldn't afford it. Suzy was so sad and started to cry again. + +The story ends with Suzy never getting her crystal dress. She was still jealous of Sally and would always have to watch her twirling around in her beautiful crystal dress in the garden. +One day, a small boy named John went to a nearby park. He noticed a sock on the ground and touched it. It felt very soft and he liked it. + +He played with the sock for a while until he noticed an old man watching him from a bush. The man was very strong, and he didn't look nice. John was scared at first, but he was very brave. + +John asked the old man why he was looking at him. The man didn't answer, he just stared. + +John started to back away slowly. The old man took one step toward John and reached out his hand to touch him. + +John was scared and he ran as fast as he could away from the old man. Suddenly, the old man grabbed ahold of John's hand and pulled him back. + +John began to cry out for help, but the old man was too strong. No one could hear John over the man's yells. + +The old man dragged John away, never to be seen again. The sock he once played with was left on the ground—never to be touched again. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Jake who loved to go play on the green, grassy lawn. He liked to run around, jump, and swing his arms. + +One day, Jake saw a little girl standing on the lawn, looking very sad. He walked up to her and asked, "What's wrong?" + +The girl told him she was very miserable because of something that had happened. She explained that she had been fighting with her sister. + +Jake thought for a moment, then told the girl, "Maybe it's best to stand up for yourself, but it's not worth getting so miserable about it." +The girl smiled and nodded. Jake knew he had shared something important with her. + +In life, it's important to stand up for yourself but it's not worth staying in a miserable place. It's best to remember to look ahead and approach life with a happy attitude. +Bob and Susie were playing in the backyard. They were giggling and running around, having a good time. All of the sudden, a big owl swooped down from the sky and scared them. Bob and Susie both got scared, but they argued over who was more afraid of the owl. Bob said he was not scared, but Susie said he was. They started to quarrel, both feeling guilty for getting so scared of the owl. + +While they were quarreling, a storm was brewing in the sky. Bob and Susie kept arguing, not realizing the storm was coming. Finally, the rain began to pour and the thunder clapped. Bob and Susie ran inside, still quarrel over who was more scared of the owl. + +When Bob and Susie ran inside, they felt guilty for arguing again. They stopped quarreling and apologized for making each other angry. From then on, Bob and Susie treated each other with kindness, remembering the lesson of the owl. +Once upon a time there was a mummy and a daddy. They had a little baby and a mattress for them to sleep on. The mattress was fit for the baby, so it was very comfy. Every night the mummy and daddy would tuck the baby into the mattress and sing them a lullaby. + +One day, the mummy and daddy decided to spoil their little one. They took the mattress off the bed and put on a new one. It was bigger and fit even better than the old one. The baby was so excited when they saw it. + +The mummy and daddy sang their baby a new lullaby and tucked them in. Now the baby has the best mattress ever, and they can sleep fit and happy. The end. +Once there was a little girl named Emily. Emily was very honest, but she was always getting into trouble. One day she heard that if you were honest and reached out to help others, you could make the world a better place. So, Emily went on a mission to help her neighbours. + +First, she started with singing happy songs to her neighbours. She would take the time to help them when they were in need. She would help them with little things like cleaning their yard and making pies for him. + +Then, Emily reached further and further out to help more people. She became very well known for her kind deeds and soon her good work spread over the entire nation. + +Emily's actions showed everyone the power of being honest and reaching out to help others. In the end her honest heart changed the nation and brought a smile to everyone's face. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends; a bunny and a bear. They loved each other very much, and would often go on adventures together. + +One Sunday morning, the bunny and bear decided to go on a search. "Let's look for something amazing" said the bear. +"Yay!" Yelled the bunny, hopping around excitedly. + +The pair searched everywhere, high and low, but they couldn't find anything amazing. As they made their way home, they suddenly noticed something colourful. It was a beautiful rainbow stretching across the sky. + +The bunny and bear thought it was the most amazing thing they had ever seen. They hugged each other tightly, thankful for their luck. + +The moral of this story is that love can make even the most ordinary things seem amazing. So, when searching for something special, don't forget to look for love. +John had an event. He invited all his friends to come and join him. They had a very noisy and fun time together, playing lots of games. + +John wanted to show his friends something special. He went to the kitchen and made a delicious cake. + +John's friends were so impressed. They started to shout and clap. + +John said, "Let's all enjoy the cake together!" + +Suddenly, a very loud noise was heard. John's dog had run into the room and destroyed the cake! All the pieces were scattered across the floor. + +John was very sad. He said, "My event was ruined!" + +But his friends comforted him. They said, “It's ok, John. We still had a great time together!†+Once there was a little girl who loved counting things. She often walked around her garden and counted the flowers, the trees and the insects she saw. + +One day, she found something new in the garden - it was a gray structure. She did not know what it was and was very curious. + +The girl shouted out to her dad, "Daddy, what is that structure?". + +Her dad replied, "It's a triangle, honey. Do you want to count the sides?". + +The little girl was very excited and started counting the sides. "1, 2, 3!" she shouted out. + +The father and daughter laughed together. The little girl liked counting the sides of the gray structure. She was happy that her dad had taught her how to count! +Once Upon a Time there lived a brother and sister. They were best friends. They would always together, they loved to share. + +One day they were walking in the woods and they came across a cliff. The brother wanted to explore the cliff and said, "Let's climb the cliff and have a look." + +But the sister said, "I'm scared, the cliff is too thin." + +The brother looked at her and said, "Don't worry, I won't let you go. If we share, nothing bad can happen." + +So the brother and sister held hands and carefully shared the cliff. They reached the top and saw what a beautiful view it was. They both knew that sharing had made them feel safe. + +The brother and sister smiled at each other, realising that by sharing, they could achieve anything. + +Moral: Sharing is a powerful way to conquer difficulties. +Sam was an adorable 3 year old on a summer day. He decided to wander around and explore the world around him. As he walked he came across a beautiful garden full of colorful flowers. The scent of nature was so sweet and comforting that he lay down in the grass to admire it more. + +After some time he heard a strange noise coming from the bushes nearby. He cautiously used his hands to push away the leaves and to his surprise it was a small bunny! It was so soft and gentle that Sam just had to pet it. + +He was happy and content until he heard a familiar sound. It was a bee! But Sam was not scared, instead he was curious. Slowly, he reached out to touch it and the bee just landed on his finger! + +The summer day was so much fun and magical with the flowers, the bunny and the bee. All these experiences made it more than special and Sam couldn't wait to come back and explore the garden again. +Once upon a time there was a cute little caterpillar. He was so adorable, and he liked to joke around with his friends. One day he decided that he wanted to play a game. He asked his friends to join in, but nobody wanted to play. The caterpillar was so sad, he didn't know what to do. + +Then all of a sudden he had an idea. He decided to make up a joke. He started to laugh, and soon enough all of his friends were joining in. He told them about a little caterpillar who liked to joke around, and everyone loved it. + +After the joke was shared, the caterpillar and his friends decided to have a party. They played games, laughed, and told jokes all afternoon long. Everyone had so much fun and the caterpillar felt so happy. + +The caterpillar and all of his friends had the best day ever. They even agreed that the caterpillar was the cutest and most adorable caterpillar in the world. The caterpillar was so proud, and he continued to always joke around with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly pine tree that lived in the forest. Every morning, the sun slowly woke up and shone down on the beautiful pine tree. The friendly pine tree would blink slowly as the sun touched it. + +One day, a little girl named Susie found the friendly pine tree and smiled. She walked up to it and touched it with her little fingers. She asked the friendly pine tree; + +"Oh wise pine, can you tell me a story?" + +The friendly pine tree blinked slowly and softly said; +"I know many stories, little one. Come and sit by my side and I'll tell you a story". + +Susie listened eagerly and the friendly pine tree began to tell a wonderful story. Susie's eyes lit up with wonder and even the pine seemed to blink a little faster. + +When the friendly pine finished its story, Susie thanked it and ran off happily into the woods. The friendly pine smiled, knowing it had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was an alligator who lived in a pond. He was very smooth and loved the sun on his back. + +One day, he decided to go exploring down the river. He swam and swam, until he suddenly realized he had become lost! He looked around to try and find his way back. + +Suddenly, he heard some music! "Who could be making such beautiful music?", he thought. He swam towards it and found a little girl sitting by the river singing. He peeped out of the water, and when the girl saw him, she smiled and said, "Hi alligator! Would you like to be my friend?" + +The alligator blinked in surprise. He had never been asked to be someone's friend before! But the girl looked so kind and he really liked the music she was making. He smiled and said, "Yes, I would like to be your friend." + +The girl clapped her hands in delight. "Then you must believe in yourself. Believe that you can do anything you set your mind to.", she said. + +The alligator smiled and said he would. From then on, he no longer felt lost and scared. He believed in himself and his friendship with the girl made him happy! +Once upon a time there was a little yellow bird. She loved to fly and explore. But she never felt very successful. + +One day, the bird asked her wise friend what she needed to do to feel successful. Her friend told her, "Mind your dreams. Think hard and work hard, and you will find success." + +So the bird listened carefully and started to do what her friend said. She thought a lot about her dreams and worked very hard to make them come true. + +Soon, the little bird had done it! She'd found success! She was so happy and proud of herself. + +From then on she minded her dreams every day, and she always felt a sense of success no matter how big or small her accomplishments were. The little yellow bird was very content, and her happy days were filled with joy. +Mama was walking with her daughter on a Wednesday morning. They walked to the store, which was closed. Mama said, “Let’s go look at the beach." + +The little girl was excited. She ran to the beach, but when they reached it, she noticed something strange. + +“Mama, why is the sand purple?†the little girl asked. + +Mama examined the sand closely. “I don’t know. We should go,†+ +They started to walk away, but the little girl stayed behind. Suddenly, the sand started to swarm around the girl, covering her feet and legs. Mama ran to her daughter and tried to swish the sand away, but it was too late: the girl was trapped. + +Mama hugged the girl tightly as the sand swallowed her whole. Mama never saw her daughter again. +Once there was a girl called Emily. She was three years old. She was very excited to go outside and explore the world. +She wanted to find something special. Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was deep and demanding. Emily was scared. +The voice said: "Find me a plant!". Emily searched and searched, but she couldn't find any plants. +Finally, she spotted a big scary bush near a lake. She slowly approached the bush and saw a small green plant growing out of the ground. +She took the plant and went back to the voice. He thanked her and gave her a big smile. Emily was happy that she had found the plant. They both went home and Emily smiled the whole way. +The sun shone brightly as Emily and her dad walked down the sidewalk. "Daddy, can we stop at the store?" Emily asked, enthusiastic to see what was in it. Her dad smiled and said, "Sure, Emily. Let's go see what's inside." + +Inside the store, Emily marveled at all the shiny things. She spotted a magazine and tugged her dad's hand. "Daddy, can I look at the magazine?" she asked. + +Her dad hesitated, but then said "Ok, but just for a minute. Then we have to go." Emily settled in to the magazine and began flipping through its pages. + +Suddenly, a loud honk caught Emily's attention. It was Emily's mom, honking the car horn to tell them it was time to come home. Emily resisted getting up, but her dad was firm and said it was time to go. Emily reluctantly put away the magazine and walked hand-in-hand down the sidewalk with her mom and dad. +Nanny was walking outside with Peter, a 3 year old boy. It was a nice summer day. Suddenly, they saw a chain on the ground. + +"What's that, Nanny?" Asked Peter. + +"That's a chain. It's broken," said Nanny. + +Peter picked it up and held it in his hands. He noticed it was getting smaller. + +"Look, Nanny! It's shrinking!" + +Peter and Nanny watched as it became smaller and smaller. Eventually, it was so small that Peter could put it in his pocket. + +"What happened to it, Nanny?" asked Peter. + +"It shrank. Chains can do that sometimes," said Nanny. + +Peter smiled and put the tiny chain in his pocket. He was happy that he had found such an interesting thing. +Once there was a boy called Billy. He was playing with his cart in the park. His cart was a very flexible one and so he had lots of fun pushing it around. But as he was playing he got careless and lost the cart. + +"Oh, no!" Billy said. "I have lost my cart!" + +He searched everywhere until he saw a small dog nearby. He asked the dog, "Have you seen my cart?" + +The small dog wagged its tail and ran off. Billy followed the dog, until it led him to his cart. + +Billy was so happy. "Thank you!" he said. + +Now Billy played with his cart every day, making sure never to lose it again. +Once there was a mommy and her little girl. The mommy put the little girl in her room to play. + +The little girl saw a cupboard in the corner. It was tall and gray. She went over and opened it. Inside the cupboard she saw lots of toys! + +The little girl pulled a funny soft toy out of the cupboard. She hugged it and giggled. "I can joke with this toy," she said. + +So she pretended to laugh with the toy. She moved the toy's arms around like it was talking and said, "What are you doing?" + +"I'm joking," said the little girl. She laughed and hugged the toy even tighter. + +Then she put the toy back in the cupboard and grabbed another one. She was so happy! +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. He liked to play games and have fun. One day his mummy said, "Jack, it's time to get tidy. Why don't you tidy up your room?" + +Jack said, "Mummy, can I have some money first?" + +Mummy said, "No, Jack. You need to tidy your room first. Then I will give you some money as a reward." + +Jack was not happy. But he wanted the money, so he started to tidy. He was soon finished and he said, "Mummy, I'm done! Can I have the money now?" + +Mummy said, "Oh no, Jack! You must remember to put away your toys before you can have the money." + +Jack was sad, but he went back to the room and tidied some more. Finally, he had finished tidying and said, "Mummy! It's all done! Now can I have the money?" + +But mummy said, "No, Jack. You must remember to put away your toys next time. Now go to bed." + +And that was the end of Jack's tidy story. He never got the money, but he always remembered to put away his toys so he could get it. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Robin. She was three years old and she had just started school. Every day she would go to her class and learn many new things. + +One day, Robin and all the other children in her classroom had to stand up in a circle. The teacher asked them if they could unite. They all held hands and made a big circle. + +Robin was so excited and happy! She thought it was so fun to unite with all the people in her classroom. But when she looked up, she noticed that her classmate John wasn't smiling like the rest of them. + +She asked him why he wasn't joining them. John said, "I'm ashamed of my hands. Look at how dirty they are." + +Robin smiled and said, "It's OK! We all have something that makes us a little bit different from each other." She took John's hand and squeezed it gently. + +John smiled and the whole classroom filled with laughter and joy as all the children united. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally had the most beautiful eyes and ever since she was born she always had a big smile on her face. One day Sally noticed something strange; it was dark outside and there was no moon in sight. She looked around and wondered what had happened. + +Just then, Sally heard a voice. It was her father. He said, "Sally, I think all the stars have moved away and it's so dark, but do not be afraid, I'm here with you". Sally felt confident and safe. + +Suddenly, Sally noticed a tiny point of light outside their window. She moved closer and saw that her father had lit a small candle to guide her through the night. He smiled and said, "There's nothing to worry about. The candle will guide you even when it's dark and cold outside. + +The next morning, Sally looked outside and noticed that the trees and ground were iced with snow. Just then, it hit her: she had felt safe and warm because she knew that someone was watching over her. And it doesn't matter if it's night or day, a candle and a loving heart can warm the coldest winters. + +The moral of the story is to never be afraid of the dark; when you need love and guidance, remember that a candle will always light the way. +One night, John and his mom were taking a walk and they saw a station. It was glowing! John was so excited to see it. He asked his mom if they could go closer. She said yes and they carefully walked up to the station. + +John reached out to touch the station and it felt warm and fuzzy. He looked all around and couldn't believe his eyes. Everything around them was glowing and it seemed like it was from the station. + +John was feeling a bit anxious as it was so different, but he knew his mom was with him so he felt safe. They spent some more time there watching the glow and soon it was time to go home. + +John said goodbye to the station because he knew he'd come back again soon to visit. He felt so happy and didn't feel anxious anymore. John and his mama waved goodbye and went on their way to their home. +Once there was a little bunny, who was playing outside in the bright sunshine. He was so happy, hopping about and chirping away. But then his troubles came. He noticed a hungry fox lurking in the tall grass. + +The bunny was worried. He knew the fox wanted him for lunch. Then suddenly, he had an idea. He asked the fox how good it was at counting numbers. The fox was good - it could count from 1 to 10 very easily. + +So the bunny challenged the fox to a counting game. If the fox won, it could have the bunny for lunch. But if the bunny won, he had to leave the bunny alone. + +The fox accepted the challenge. For hours the bunny and fox argued and quarreled, trying to count higher and higher numbers. The bunny was determined to win, and the fox was equally determined to catch the bunny. + +Finally, the bunny was the winner and the fox was gone. The bunny was relieved. He had no more troubles. From that day forward, he was never worried again. +Once upon a time, there was a nice stack of cookies. Peter wanted to hurry to the stack of cookies before anyone else did. +He ran as fast as he could and managed to arrive first. But just as he was about to grab one, a voice said "Wait!" + +Peter turned around and saw a boy he had never seen before. "You should share," said the boy. + +Peter thought about it and stopped. He said, "Ok, I will share if you hurry." + +The boy nodded and quickly grabbed a cookie from the stack. The two of them happily munched on the cookies together. + +From then on, Peter and the boy were friends. Every day, they would hurry to the stack of cookies to share a snack and have a nice chat. +Once there was a mole who was huge. He was so big that he filled the entire meadow. Every day the mole trusted the animals around him to keep him from getting lonely and being sad. He was very friendly and often waved his two big front paws at the birds and caterpillars who passed him by. + +One day, a little mouse named Mary came to the meadow and saw the huge mole. She was scared at first because he was so big and furry. But then the mole smiled at her and she was no longer scared. From then on, Mary always visited the mole when she was in the meadow and the two became fast friends. + +Mary and the mole would tell each other stories, play tag and share their lunch. Mary always trusted the mole to keep her safe when she was in the meadow. Even though the mole was huge, he was very gentle and kind to Mary. The two were always glad to see each other and smiled when they said hello. + +The moral of the story is that it is ok to trust even the biggest of creatures if they seem kind and gentle. +Once upon a time, there was a charming girl who loved to jog and have fun. She was so happy running every day, feeling the wind in her hair. + +One day, when she was jogging, she spotted a big dog with sharp teeth. The dog didn't look friendly and the girl was scared. She stopped jogging and tried to move away from the dog, but it kept chasing her. + +The girl was not able to run very fast. The dog got closer and closer. She was so scared. Finally, the dog bit her leg and she fell to the ground. + +The girl was really badly hurt, and all the fun and joy stopped. There was no more jogging for her, and she was never the same again. +Once upon a time there was a restless parrot called Mark. Mark loved to fly around the world, so he decided to set off on an adventure. + +The first day Mark flew over the mountains and he enjoyed the view immensely. Then, he said goodbye to the mountains and flew on. + +The second day he flew over the sea. It was much bigger than the mountains and so much bluer too. Mark couldn't believe how beautiful it was, so he stayed there for a while. + +The third day Mark arrived in a beautiful lush forest. He had never seen so many trees before and he was overwhelmed. He flew up high and looked down over the forest - what a view! + +Mark continued his adventure, marking the trees in the forest as he flew around them. After a while, he said goodbye and flew back home, happy to have shared his adventure with the trees. +Once, there was a little girl who saw a beautiful plant. She wondered why she couldn't touch it, so she asked her daddy, "Why can't I touch the plant?" + +Her dad answered, "Because it's bad for you. You need to stay away from it." She nodded, understanding and asked, "Why is it bad?" + +Her dad replied, "Plants can have bad things in them. If you try to touch them, they can hurt you." The little girl took a moment to think, and then said, "So it's not good to be bad?" + +Her dad smiled and answered, "No, it's not. Being good is always the best." The little girl smiled, understanding the moral lesson her daddy had given her. From then on, she remembered to always be good. +Once upon a time there was a shy nut. He was very small and he lived alone. +One day, he wanted something special. He wondered and wondered. +He decided to order some delicious food. So he asked his friend, the squirrel, for help. +The squirrel said yes and went to place the order. +The shy nut waited and waited, until finally a big box of treats arrived. +The shy nut was so excited! He was now full and happy. The end. +Once upon a time there lived a king in an ancient castle. He owned a special pen that could send a person anywhere in the world in just one minute. +One day, the king came upon an amazing treasure. He was so excited that he wanted to send it to his family to surprise them. He took out his special pen and wrote a message. The message magically flew out of the window and off to his family. +When his family received the message, they were so surprised and happy. They received it so quickly that everyone thought it was a miracle! The treasure was so old and special that it had been hidden away for centuries. +Everyone thanked the king for his special pen and they all enjoyed the ancient treasure together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who liked to joke around. He was very careless and liked to play tricks on people. One day he was eating dinner with his family and he had an idea. He grabbed a napkin and carefully hid his dad's glasses inside. His dad looked everywhere for them but couldn't find them. The boy laughed and joked that he had taken the glasses. Everyone laughed and his dad looked in the napkin and there they were! It seems the boy had been playing a joke on his dad. Everyone was so happy to find the glasses and had a fun dinner that night. Even though being careless can sometimes be funny, it's best to remember to take care of your stuff! +Once upon a time there was a powerful chest in the middle of a clearing. All around, there were tall trees and wild animals that ran around the area. In the chest, there were lots of surprises, enough to make any 3 year old child excited! + +One day, a young child called Lisa wandered into the clearing. She was wearing her favourite dress and had a big smile on her face. When she saw the chest, she stopped and looked around in wonder. She had never seen anything like it before so she cautiously approached it and curious, she opened the lid. + +Inside the chest were lots of colourful toys and Lisa was amazed at how exciting and powerful it was. She started to take out some of the toys and play with them. Suddenly, she heard a voice from above her. + +"What do you think you're doing?" asked the voice. + +Lisa looked up and saw a beautiful fairy hovering in the air. "I wanted to explore the chest," said Lisa with a smile. + +The fairy smiled. "Well, then you can have the powerful chest," she said. + +Lisa was so excited. She thanked the fairy and happily went home with the chest. From that day on, Lisa and her friends had lots of fun with the powerful chest and all the surprises it held. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. She was very independent and wanted to do things all by herself. One day, Jane was playing in the park when she saw a little bird. She wanted to save it! Jane carefully picked up the bird and put it in a safe box. + +Then, she asked her friends and family to help find the bird a new home. With the help of everyone, they were able to find the perfect place for the bird to live. + +Jane was so happy and felt proud that she was able to save the bird. She gave the bird a special pass to get into its new home. The bird flew away, happy and free! + +From then on, Jane was even more independent and was always helping to save animals and nature. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He had a special box. He loved to play with it every day. + +One day, the man said to his daughter, "Let's play with the box!", but the girl just shook her head. "I can't - it's locked!," she said. + +The old man smiled. He had the key in his pocket. He opened the box and inside were many different toys. The girl was so excited. + +The old man and his daughter had a lot of fun playing together. They played for a long time, until it was time for them to go home. + +The old man closed the box and locked it up with the key that he had. He put the key in his pocket and said, "That was a great game. Let's play it again tomorrow." +Once upon a time there was a brave prince. The prince had a beautiful sword that he treasured dearly. One day, the prince went on a journey to explore far away lands. Before he left, he asked his parents to look after his sword for him. + +His parents allowed him to go and promised to look after the sword. So, the prince waved goodbye and went off on his mission. + +But when the prince came back, he was sad to find his sword had gone! He asked his parents what had happened to it, but they had no answer. + +"Where is my sword?" he asked sadly. + +"We do not know," his parents said, looking very miserable. + +The prince was heartbroken and he took off again, searching all around the kingdom to find his lost sword. After many days of searching, the prince finally found his sword, safe and sound! He was so happy, he hugged it with joy. + +The prince thanked his kind parents for allowing him to go on his mission and for taking care of his sword. Then, the brave prince and his sword lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was so excited because today was her birthday! When she opened her presents, she was delighted to find a new crib. + +Lucy was so grateful for the crib. She loved the soft sheets and the cozy blanket. She couldn't wait to get in and take a nap. + +Her family helped her to get the crib into her room. They put it near her bed so she would always feel safe. She crawled in and instantly felt so comfortable. She snuggled up in the sheets and soon fell fast asleep. + +Lucy was so happy to have her new crib. She knew she was safe and sound in her room, and it made her parents very grateful too. +Once there was a small girl. She was very curious and she always wondered what was around her. She decided to take a walk in the woods near her house. + +As soon as she stepped into the woods, all she could hear was the quiet sound of chirping birds. Suddenly, she felt nervous. She walked a bit further and noticed something strange ahead. + +The girl decided to investigate and slowly walked closer. But when she got there, she was suddenly surrounded by a pack of wolves. Terrified, she tried to run away. But it was too late. + +The wolves chased after her and the girl had no chance of escaping. In the end, the wolves were victorious and they killed the little girl. + +The woods were quiet again, but the little girl's innocent soul would never be forgotten. +Once upon a time, there was a persistent girl who was always on the go. One day, she had an idea. She wanted to go on an adventure! + +She grabbed her stuff and set off for her journey. She walked for what seemed like a very long time until she finally arrived at her destination. She was so excited to see what was there. + +Once she arrived, she noticed that there were so many different things to do and explore. She was so happy and quickly started running around the place. She was running and checking out the different stuff when suddenly she saw something she had never seen before. + +It was a big tree with a hole in the middle. She was so curious that she stuck her head and arms in the hole. She kept pushing and pushing until finally something good came out! + +She was so excited, she ran back home to show her family her new found treasure. She was so persistent and it had paid off! +A boy and his mummy went to the park. The boy had a big paint set and wanted to paint something special. So he found a big rock and asked his mummy for help. Together, they painted a mighty bracelet on the rock. The boy was so excited! + +Mummy said, "Wow, this bracelet looks so mighty! I'm so proud of you." + +The boy beamed with delight. He quickly added a few more touches, and then stood back to admire his work. He said, "Look at how mighty this bracelet is! Everyone will love it!" + +Mummy nodded and was so proud. She said, "Yes, it's very mighty! I'm sure everyone will love it!" + +The boy and his mummy stayed at the park and talked about the mighty bracelet they had painted. They laughed and talked all the way back home. +Once upon a time, there was a big and heavy quilt. It was made up of many colorful pieces. Each piece was stitched together. + +The quilt was cold and it wanted to be warm. But it felt lonely with nobody around. + +One day, a big strong wind came by and blew away many of the stitches. The quilt felt sad as its pieces were all scattered far away. + +But then, a bird, a bee, a butterfly and a bee came to the rescue. They flew around, picking up the quilt pieces one by one. They worked hard until all the pieces were back in place. + +The bird, bee, butterfly and bee used their power to reunite the pieces of the quilt. The quilt was now heavy and warm again and it was happy. It thanked the four friends for their help. + +And from that day on, the bird, bee, butterfly and bee were all friends. They stayed together and kept the quilt warm and happy. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jamie. Jamie had a dream to marry her prince one day. + +One day, Jamie was walking in the park when she saw a handsome prince. Jamie smiled at him and they started to talk. + +Prince: "Hi Jamie!" +Jamie: "Hi, who are you?" +Prince: "I'm a prince. Would you like to marry me?" + +Jamie smiled and said "Yes". She looked at the prince's face, it was so beautiful. + +Then, Jamie and the prince went for a walk. They walked slowly, holding hands and looking into each other's eyes. + +The prince asked Jamie to marry him and Jamie said yes. The prince gave Jamie a big hug and they kissed. + +They were so happy and couldn't wait to get married. They would live happily ever after. +Dora was a 3 year old who went to school. She loved it there, and she had lots of friends in her class. But one day, she lost something very important. It was her hat that her grandma had made for her. It was made of bright colors and she loved it very much. + +"Oh, no! Where is my hat?", Dora said. She looked all around, but she couldn't find it anywhere. + +When Dora's teacher heard about it, she said, "Don't worry, Dora. We can go to the store and buy a cheap hat for you." + +The two of them went to the store together. Dora was so excited to pick out a hat! She chose a red one to match the colors of her class. + +When she put it on, Dora smiled and said, "It's perfect!" She was so glad to be reunited with her hat. + +The next day, all the children in her class praised her for her new hat. They all agreed that it looked much better than the one she had lost. + +From then on, all of the children in the class started to wear hats, and they were much more careful not to lose them. +Once upon a time there was a little boy and one day he was feeling very excited. He wanted to go explore the world! He grabbed his backpack and went outside. He started to watch the nearby trees and the blue sky above. Then he noticed a big, black raven flying by. He was fascinated and kept watching in awe. + +The little boy followed the raven and started to walk down a path. Soon he was deep in the forest and he was still watching the mysterious raven. But then suddenly, he heard a noise. It was another raven! He noticed that the two ravens were talking and he felt even more excited. + +The little boy followed the two ravens and eventually he came to a clearing. Looking around, he noticed a hidden pond filled with silver fish and he knew his wish had come true! He was so excited that he couldn't believe it. The little boy was able to watch the ravens for hours as they flew over the pond. He was so happy that he never wanted to leave the wonderful place. +George and his mommy were unpacking their suitcases in the bedroom. George liked the bedroom, it was modest but cozy. He looked around, he saw the big bed in the corner. That's where he would sleep! + +George watched his mom as she unpacked. She took out lots of clothes and put them in the dresser. Some socks she put in a drawer in the bedside table. + +Mommy showed George the blanket and pillow to put on the bed. He helped her make the bed. He folded the blanket and plumped the pillow. When the bed was ready, George was excited and he jumped on it! He laughed and smiled. What a perfect bed for a good night's sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. This bird could soar up in the sky, high and far. He loved to soar so much that one day he decided to fly to the beach. When he got there, he saw something very shiny and beautiful - a jellyfish! + +The bird was so amazed! He couldn't stop looking at the jellyfish - it was so deep blue and sparkly! He wanted to touch it, but he was scared. But then, something surprising happened - the jellyfish started to soar with him! + +They soared together for a very long time, until it was time for the bird to go back home. The bird was very sad to leave, but he knew he would see the jellyfish again soon. + +The bird was so happy that day - it felt like nothing else mattered! He had seen a jellyfish soar in the sky and it made him feel so free! +One day, a little girl called Maggie was walking through the park. She was very eager to find something fun to do. + +Suddenly, she noticed a game stand. The game was called 'Pay the Point'. The stall owner smiled at Maggie, and said: "Do you want to play my game, little one?". + +Maggie nodded eagerly, and pulled out a few coins from her pocket. She paid the point, and the game began. + +Maggie played the game, and she was having a lot of fun. But then, the stall owner shouted, "You have lost the game! Give me back my point!". + +Maggie was shocked, and she felt disappointed as she handed over the point. +Jim was playing in the park one day with his two friends. They were having a great time playing tag. Suddenly, Jim's mom came running up to them in a very big hurry. Jim's mom told him they needed to go home quickly. + +Jim asked his mom why, and she told him that their telephone was ringing and it was very important. Jim was scared, but his mom said he was brave and she knew he could do it. + +Jim and his mom ran home and Jim picked up the phone. On the other end was his dad. He said he needed Jim's help to find his missing watch. Jim was surprised and he asked his mom if this was true. Mom said that it was and Jim agreed to help. + +Jim was so brave. Even though he was scared, he said yes and promised he would try his best to find his dad's watch. He gathered his friends and they went on a search mission. + +They looked everywhere and eventually, Jim found his dad's watch under the couch. Jim and his friends were so happy that they found the watch and Jim was so proud of himself for being so brave. Jim ran to the phone to call his dad and tell him the good news. +One day, Tom was playing with his friends in the park. He saw a brown butterfly flying away, so he shouted, "Hey, I'm gonna catch it!" His friends nodded and watched as he ran to catch the butterfly. + +Tom had a big net, but he couldn't catch the butterfly. He was growing tired, but he decided to try again. Suddenly, he spotted a fork lying on the ground. He quickly picked it up and said, "I'm gonna catch it with this fork!" + +He flicked the fork and the butterfly was caught! Tom was very happy and he showed off his new catch to his friends. They all cheered and congratulated him. Then they went off to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Bob. One day, Bob wanted to play a game. He was feeling very daring, so he decided to play the snap game. + +Bob was very excited so he started the game. He had to put his paws on four big cards, and then he had to wait for the other animals to join him. Soon, three more cats, a dog, and a rabbit all joined Bob in the game. + +When everyone was ready, Bob said, "On the count of three, I will snap my cards down and then we'll see who wins!". He counted to three, and with a big snap, everyone put their cards down. + +Bob looked at his cards and he had found a matching pair. He was successful! The dog had the most matches and he was the winner - he got the highest score. + +Bob was proud of himself even though he didn't win. He was proud of how successful he was at the game and he was always ready to play again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emily. Every day Emily liked to go out side with her family and pick vegetables from the garden. But one day, the garden was all dry! There was not a single vegetable anywhere. + +Emily was not sure what to do. She asked her mom why the garden was dry, but her mom just said it was because of the sun and being too hot. Emily was still sad that she couldn't pick any vegetables. + +The next day, Emily's mom came out with a big bowl of food. Inside were all different types of vegetables - some Emily had never seen before. Emily's mom said, "These vegetables are special, because they are original. Unlike our garden vegetables, these won't get dry from the sun!" + +Emily was so excited that she could still pick vegetables and eat them, even if the garden was dry. She thanked her mom for bringing the special vegetables. From that day on, Emily was so excited to try out all the original vegetables! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Tara. She loved playing in her backyard. One day, when she was out playing, she saw a butterfly. It was so beautiful with its colorful wings and Tara wanted to follow it. + +The butterfly flew away, so Tara started running as fast as she could, trying her best to keep up with it. For a while, it seemed like Tara might lose it, but then she remembered something her mommy had said: "before you do anything, always think about it first". So, instead of running, Tara decided to try and gently reach out with her fingertips and grab the handle of the butterfly. + +To her surprise, it worked! Tara was able to carefully pick up the butterfly and she brought it back to her yard. She knew that if she had kept running after the butterfly, she would have scared it away. + +The moral of this story is that you should always think carefully before you act. Fast action isn't always the best! +Once upon a time, there was an ant who was very tired. He had been digging all day in the garden and looked for a place to sleep. He saw a nice grassy patch, so he crept over to rest. + +Suddenly, a giant monster appeared and snatched the ant in his claws. + +The ant was very scared. He said, "Please, monster, let me go!" + +But the monster just laughed. "No way!" he replied. "I'm going to eat you!" + +The poor ant was so frightened that he closed his eyes and prepared to die. He would never get to sleep again. + +The end. +Once there was a man called Tom. He was walking in the forest, looking for treasure. Suddenly, he saw a naughty rabbit. The rabbit was running very fast. + +Tom shouted, "What are you running from?" + +The rabbit turned around and replied, "I'm running from the treasure!" + +Tom asked, "What treasure?" + +"It's a secret!" said the naughty rabbit. + +Tom asked, "Can you show me where the treasure is?" + +The rabbit nodded and said, "Follow me!" Then it sped off through the trees. + +Tom followed the rabbit until he found the treasure. It was a big box full of gold coins. Tom was so happy! He took the treasure home and had lots of fun with it. +One day, there was a big wild animal in the park. It was one that everyone was scared of. Jack was only three, but he wasn't scared. He wanted to go see the animal up close. His mom told him not to, but he sneaked away anyway. + +When he got closer, the animal started to tease him. Jack stuck out his tongue and said, "No way!" The animal thought this was funny and started to laugh. They played together for a while and Jack forgot all about his mom's warning. + +But then something bad happened. The animal got scared and ran away. Jack felt very sad, but he knew that he had done the wrong thing by not following his mom's instructions. He knew that wild animals can be bad too. + +Jack never forgot the experience. He now knows that wild animals should always be respected and not teased. +Once upon a time there was a chubby little duck. He floated around in a pond, looking for friends to play with. All the other animals wanted nothing to do with him, so he was lonely. + +Then one day, he spotted a box of salt in the pond. He was so excited! He wanted to know how much it weighed, so he grabbed it and flew off to find a scale. + +He asked all the animals he knew, but none of them had a scale. Finally, the elephant said he might know someone who did. He pointed the duck in the direction of a farmer's house. + +The duck hopped onto the farmer's porch and said, "Please mister, can you weigh my box of salt?". The farmer nodded and stepped onto a scale, and then he put the box of salt on it. The scale clicked and the farmer said, "It weighs one pound." + +The chubby little duck thanked the farmer, and then he flew back to the pond with the box of salt, feeling happy and excited. He had found out how much the box of salt weighed, and now he had a new friend in the form of the farmer. He was no longer lonely! +Once there was a little girl. She was only 3 years old. She wanted to learn something new. + +So, one day her mother decided to surprise her. She made a huge cake! It was so big that the little girl had to sit on a chair to see it all. + +The little girl was amazed! The cake was so big, and it tasted so sweet. She had so much fun eating it. + +Afterwards, the little girl learnt something new. She had learnt that with hard work and imagination you could make something special. + +The little girl was so proud of herself. She couldn't believe she had learnt something new from a huge cake! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to play in the water. He always had a big smile on his face when he was near the waves. One day, he decided to try and sail a boat. He got out a little sailboat and put it in the water. + +He tried to get it to move, but it didn't move very much - it was just too little. It was a bit boring, so he thought of a plan. He took some bigger sails and put them on the boat. It was a perfect fit. + +Next he tried to sail the boat. He waved his arms and shouted, "Go, sail, go!" Sure enough, the boat began to move. He was so happy that it worked. The boat sailed around until the sun went down - it was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Steve who lived with his mommy and daddy. He was a really happy boy with a big, wide smile. + +One day, Steve wanted to explore the big world outside all by himself, but his mommy and daddy didn't permit him to go alone. They told him he had to wait until he was a bit older. + +Steve was unhappy but he listened to his mommy and daddy, who loved him very much. + +One particular day, Steve was feeling brave, so he decided to explore outside by himself. As soon as he stepped outside, he noticed a lonely object in the corner. It was a lost toy, and Steve was excited to take it home to his mommy and daddy. + +But as he checked closer, the object started to move. It was a puppy! Steve was very happy and excited to have a new furry friend all for himself. + +That day, Steve learned an important lesson about life: that you should always obey your mommy and daddy, as sometimes they can sense something is not safe and will not permit you to do things alone. +Once upon a time, there was a big, heavy ship. It was so big and heavy that it was hard to move. One day, the ship needed to be bathed. Everyone wanted to help wash the ship, so they filled the ship with lots of water and began to scrub. Everyone was so busy that they worked for hours and hours. + +When the ship was all clean, everyone was happy. The ship shone and sparkled in the sun. Everyone thanked each other for their help. After the boat was all spick and span, they all went out to sea. They had a wonderful adventure sailing on their shiny, clean ship. + +The End. +Once there was an elderly man. He was wearing a pair of old clothes. One day, he was cooking dinner when it suddenly caught on fire. The flames were burning his clothes and the kitchen was getting very hot. + +The man quickly ran outside. He waved his arms so that someone would help him and shouted "Help me! Help me!" luckily, an old woman who lived nearby had seen the fire. + +She ran to the house and yelled to the man, "Don't be scared! I will help you put out the fire!" The old woman took a big pot of water and threw it on the fire. In a few seconds, the fire was out and the man's clothes were all wet. + +The elderly man was very thankful. He thanked the old woman for saving his house. From then on, the two were good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a restless little girl. Every day she would look for something to do. One day, she saw a piece lying on the ground. It was a beautiful piece, with lovely colours. She couldn't help but pick it up. + +The little girl held the piece close to her heart and suddenly she felt a lot better. She hugged the piece, her arms squeezing it tightly. She felt a warm, happy feeling inside. + +The little girl smiled and started to play around with the piece. She built castles with it and ran around with it. Whenever she felt restless, she would hug the piece, and she felt calm and secure. + +The little girl was so glad that she found the piece. She was never alone and the piece always stayed by her side, making her feel safe and secure. The piece had given her so much. She was so happy to have it. +One sunny day two friends were playing in the park. The first friend had a toy car and the second had a bunch of dolls. They were sitting together on a rail and enjoying the nice day. + +The first friend said to the second, "Let's share our toys" and he handed her the car. But the second friend was too shy to share her dolls. + +The first friend said, "Come on, it's fun to share the toys we have". He then picked up one of the dolls and gave it to the second friend. She smiled and asked, "Can I have my doll back?" + +The first friend was confused but said, "Okay, sure", and gave the doll back. But then he started to feel sad because he wanted to share his toys with the second friend. + +Suddenly the second friend spoke up and said, "It's okay if you don't want to share your toys, we can just play together with the things we each have". + +The first friend smiled, feeling relieved that his friend didn't think he was being too dull. The two of them then continued playing in the park, taking turns to share their toys with each other. +One morning, Daddy was getting ready to take his Little One to the park. The park was always so lively, full of trees and bright green grass. Little One jumped excitedly around while Daddy smiled and laughed. + +As they arrived, everything seemed to suddenly freeze. Little One looked around, curious. "What happened, Daddy?" she asked. + +Daddy chuckled. "Let's just wait and see," he said. + +After a few moments, Little One heard a loud buzzing noise and a burst of laughter. Daddy reached his hand out, and Little One grabbed it as they ran towards the sound. Suddenly, Daddy stopped and Little One almost bumped into him. + +A group of children were running around, chasing a big yellow butterfly around the park. Everyone laughed. "That's why the park froze!" Daddy said. + +Little One smiled and joined in the chase, the butterfly fluttering from one person to the next as the group raced across the park. She felt so alive and free, like Summer had come to stay. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Alex. He was playing in the park and he heard a bell ringing. Alex thought it was funny and ran over to see what was going on. + +When Alex arrived he saw a man dressed in green. "What are you doing?" Alex asked him. + +The man smiled and said, "I'm making jokes. I have a little bell and I ring it when I tell jokes." + +Alex thought that sounded like fun and he asked if he could try. The man gave him the bell and Alex laughed as he started to make jokes. + +But Alex soon became uncomfortable. All his jokes were not very funny and the man was not smiling. He felt embarrassed and wanted to go home. + +The man saw what had happened and smiled. He said, "Don't be embarrassed, everyone has to start somewhere. Come back and see me tomorrow and I'll help you learn how to make better jokes." + +Alex thanked the man before running home. The next day, he was back with the bell and better jokes! +One day, there was a little girl named Ella. Ella wanted to have some fun, so she went outside to play. She saw a special kind of paper, and a pencil beside it. She picked it up and started to write. + +Ella was amazed at what she wrote. She wrote a few words, and then, suddenly, something magical happened! Her words began to fly up into the sky! Ella was feeling dizzy as she watched her words float away. She saw all of her words twirling and twinkling in the sky. + +The magical words that Ella wrote, made all of the clouds in the sky change color. Ella gasped in wonder at the beautiful sight and thanked the magic for coming alive when she wrote. After that day, Ella wrote more and more words and watched them fly away into the clouds. +Once upon a time, there were two kids named Jack and Sarah. Jack was three years old and Sarah was nine. Jack and Sarah wanted to have some fun, so Sarah thought of a great idea. She decided to introduce Jack to some new equipment. + +First, she showed Jack a big ball. Jack was excited and he ran around playing with the ball. He was so happy he almost forgot why they were playing in the first place. Sarah also brought out a rope and asked Jack to jump over it. + +At first, Jack was feeling a little bit scared and ashamed because he was so young. But Sarah said she would show him how to jump over the rope. She stood on one end and held the rope up and asked Jack to jump. Jack took a deep breath and jumped! + +He was so happy with himself that he forgot about being scared. He looked at Sarah and smiled. She smiled back and said, "See, you can do anything if you try". Jack couldn't believe how much fun he had with the new equipment. He was so proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Dan. He was the happiest boy in the whole world. One day, he wanted to travel beyond the fence around his house. He decided to ask his mom if he could cross the fence. "Mom, can I go over the fence?" he asked. His mom smiled and said, "Yes, but don't go too far and come back soon!" Dan smiled back at her, thanked her and ran towards the fence. He leapt over and kept running until he could no longer see his house. He saw a beautiful meadow and the sun was shining so brightly. He felt so happy and free - it was the best feeling ever! He ran around and enjoyed the scenery for hours. Eventually, it was time for him to go back home. He ran back to the fence and crossed it, content and happy. He thanked his mom for letting him travel and she smiled at him. From that day on, Dan was always looking for new places to go and explore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was only three years old, but she was very curious. She liked to explore the world around her. + +One day, Sue was walking in her garden and saw something funny. It was a funny-looking object on the ground. It was a silly object and it made Sue laugh. She wanted to touch it. + +When Sue touched the object, something strange happened. Suddenly, the sill object started to move and there was a voice coming from it. + +"Why did you touch me?", said the object. Sue was so surprised that she fell down. + +Sue was scared, but then she realised that the object couldn't harm her. After a while, she smiled and said, "I just wanted to touch you because you looked so funny." + +The funny object laughed and said, "You are silly too, Sue." + +Sue laughed and started to explore her garden more with her new friend, the silly object. +Once upon a time, there was a tough ranch full of animals. Every morning the animals would stretch their legs and explore the ranch. + +One day, a red fox cub decided to explore the ranch even more. She bounded away, stretching her legs to reach the edges of the ranch. As she kept running and stretching further and further, she found herself even more adventurous. + +Eventually, the fox cub was so full of energy, she ran and leaped right over the ranch walls! Once she did that, she couldn't stretch anymore. She was all the way outside, away from the tough ranch. + +Thankfully, the fox cub's mom found her and they went dashing back home. From that day on, the red fox cub knew she had to stay inside the ranch, no matter how much she wanted to stretch and explore. +One day, Adam was walking in the neighbourhood. It was dark and the grocery stores were closed. Adam was hungry and frustrated, so he started to yell for help. Suddenly, he saw something across the street. It looked like a grocery store and it was open! + +Adam ran across the street and stepped inside the store. He smiled when he saw all the food and different kinds of snacks. Then he heard a voice. It was the store owner. He had a stern look on his face and said, “You can’t be here, it’s too late. You have to go now.†+ +Adam was disappointed, but he started to leave. Suddenly, there was a loud noise. It was coming from the back of the store. The store owner quickly went to the back to investigate. After a few minutes, he came out. He said, “It’s a thief, be careful.†+ +Adam was scared and he quickly ran out the door. He heard the store owner yell, “Don’t come back here or else!†Adam knew that he had been warned. He ran all the way back home and never went back to the dark grocery store again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved playing outside with her friends, but today they had all gone away. + +Lily was feeling very bored, so she decided to play with a squash. She picked it up, and it was really squishy and soft. She tossed it up and it sailed up into the air. Suddenly, the squash went "ACHOO!" Lily was so surprised. + +Lily said "Wow! Squash can sneeze?" The squash just smiled and said nothing. Lily tried again, this time feeling the squash a little harder. "ACHOO!" the squash said again. This time it was very persistent, and it just would not stop sneezing. + +Lily smiled and said "No more sneezing, squash!" The squash stopped, and Lily was very happy. Lily and the squash played outside together until her friends came back. +There was once a dull pin. Every day, it sat in the same spot. But one day, something magical happened. The pin started to shrink! It got smaller and smaller until it was only the size of a tiny pea. The pin was still dull, but now it was so small. + +The pin was so small that no one could find it. So it kept shrinking until it was so tiny that it vanished. + +No one knew where the pin went, but one day the pin returned. This time, it was different. It was sparkly and shiny, much brighter than before! It was still small, but it was so pretty now. + +Everyone was very pleased to see the pin again. They had never seen anything quite like it. What an amazing thing - a dull pin had grown smaller and smaller until it became very bright and shiny! +Once upon a time, there was a small team of three children. They were mighty and strong and wanted to learn something new together. The team worked very hard and soon learned to ride their bikes without wheels. With this new skill, the team felt unstoppable. + +The team decided to go on an adventure to find a magical place. They cycled for days until they reached a tall mountain. Up the mountain, they went until they could go no further. Below them was a beautiful village. + +The team was so proud of their accomplishment. They had learned something new, and conquered an impossible feat. But just as they were about to go down the mountain, the ground began shaking. The mountain was crumbling around them. + +The team tried to get away as quickly as they could, but they were too slow. The mighty mountain was too powerful, and the ground below them gave way. In the end, the team was crushed below the rocks and their adventure came to a terrible end. +Katie was playing in her bedroom when Mommy came in, carrying something. "What is that?" Katie asked. "It's an idea," Mommy said. She put it down on the floor and said, "Now, why don't we relax?" + +Katie smiled and said, "Okay!" She lay down on the floor and began to feel relaxed. + +"This is so much fun!" she said, suddenly looking excited. + +Mommy smiled. "Yes, it is," she said. "We can relax together, every day." + +Katie felt so happy that she almost wanted to shout with joy. Then she lay her head down on the floor and relaxed. She felt excited and peaceful at the same time. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was three years old. His name was Billy. +One day Billy went for a walk in the park. He stumbled across a tiny pond in the middle of the park. +Billy was very curious and decided to take a closer look. He crept closer and peeped over the edge of the pond. +He saw many colorful fish swimming around the pond. They were all swimming in a rhythm and blinking their eyes. Billy thought the fish were so yummy. +Just as Billy was about to reach for a fish, a kind voice stopped him. He saw an old man and he said, “Billy, you shouldn’t take things that don’t belong to you. The fish are not yours, they belong to the pond.†+Billy nodded his head and said he was sorry. He learned a valuable lesson that day: it’s not nice to take things that don’t belong to you. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow mineral. It was a very special rock. Every day, the rock would bow to the sun when it came up in the morning. + +One day, a little girl came to visit the yellow mineral. She said "Hello!" But the rock did not answer. The little girl sat down and watched the rock bow to the sun. + +The little girl asked the rock why it was bowing. So the rock told her a secret. It said that bowing to the sun made it feel happy and warm. + +The little girl smiled and said goodbye to the mineral. She said she would come back and visit again soon. The rock bowed one last time before the sun went away. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Eliza and Carl. Eliza had a yummy treat, but Carl didn't have one. Eliza offered to share, but Carl said no, so they started to quarrel. Eliza said, "Let's wait, then we can both have some. We can wait and it won't be so hard." But Carl was still mad, and refused to wait. He kept on fighting with Eliza. + +Finally, Eliza said, "I'll wait here until you are ready. When you are, come here and we can share my treat. It will be so yummy!" Carl thought about it, then finally agreed. He waited patiently until Eliza was ready. Then they both shared the treat and were friends again! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Susan. She was a very reliable person. She wanted to go to university when she grew up. + +Every day, Susan did her best at school. She always tried to listen to her teachers and learn as much as possible. She liked to stay up late and read books. + +One day, Susan turned twelve years old. She was so excited and asked her mum to take her to university. So they got into the car and drove to the university. + +When they arrived, Susan saw lots of new people and places. She knew that she would have to work hard to get into university, but she felt confident that she could do it. + +Susan spent the day exploring and meeting people. She was so happy that she took a big turn in her life that day. From that day on, she knew she would be able to make it to university one day, because she was reliable enough to make it happen! +Once upon a time there lived a boy who was very adventurous. Everywhere he went he would look for something new and exciting. One day, he was strolling around his neighborhood when he noticed something very charming. It was the evening, and he couldn't help but stay and take it all in. He guessed that there was something more than meets the eye. + +The boy decided to explore further and soon he came across a magical garden filled with trees, flowers and all sorts of creatures. He knew straight away that this place was special. He was also aware that it meant something more. + +The boy went home that evening and told his parents all about his adventures. His parents looked at one another and smiled. They had a little surprise for him. They told him that with the right timing, he'd soon get the answers he was looking for. + +The following evening, the boy returned to the magical garden, and what he encountered there was even more charming than before. A family of fairies had moved into the garden. That's when he finally realized what his parents had been hinting. His hunch had been spot on - the magical garden was truly special. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. She was embarrassed because she wanted to learn the piano, but she hadn't been able to. One day, she decided to try and try she did. + +The next morning, she was back at the piano again. She kept practicing, and soon she was getting better. But then something went wrong and she hit a wrong note. Jane was embarrassed and wanted to stop, but she kept playing. + +As she continued to play, people started to walk by, pointing and laughing. Jane tried to remain calm, but she was getting more and more embarrassed. Finally, she stopped playing and ran away. + +The next day, she was still too embarrassed to go back to the piano. And that is why she never learned to play the piano. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to go on an adventure. She was eager to explore the wilderness and find out what wonderful things were hidden out there. + +So, one morning she put on her warmest jacket and stepped out into the fog. She could barely see her hands in front of her, but she didn't let that stop her. Step by step, she made her way through the fog. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was soft and gentle. "Where are you going?" the voice asked. + +The little girl looked around and spotted a friendly deer standing a few feet away. She was so excited. "I'm on an adventure," she said. "I want to explore the world and find out what exciting things there are to see." + +The deer smiled. "I know the perfect place," he said. "Come with me and I will show you." + +The little girl followed the deer eagerly. Soon, they arrived at a beautiful lake, filled with dazzling water lilies and shimmering fish. The little girl was amazed by the beauty of the lake and knew she would never forget this special place. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who lived in a big house. One day, the girl was exploring around the house when she found an old trunk in the corner of the room. She wanted to know what was inside, so she began to pull on the latch. + +"Please, please open," she begged. + +Suddenly, the lock clicked open and the girl gasped with delight. She opened the lid of the trunk to find all sorts of items, including a few dolls, which were all available to her. She was delighted and decided to take one of the dolls with her. + +She grabbed the doll with two hands and began to pull. The girl was so happy to have something to play with, she couldn't contain her excitement! + +"Yippee!" she yelled, as she pulled the doll close, happy to have something all for herself. +Once there was a man who wanted to be a driver. He was very thin and worked hard so he could learn. Every day he would do different things to prepare. + +One day, he was ready to take a test. He went to the test centre and the driver said: "I think you can do it." The man was very excited but he was also nervous. + +As he was taking the test, he passed every part. The driver and everyone else was very surprised. The man was happy and drove home. + +When he got home, he saw his neighbours who wanted to be drivers too. He told them about his test and all the hard work he had done to pass. He showed them how important it was to work hard and prepare for big things. + +The moral of the story is that if we all work hard and prepare, we can do great things. +Tom was walking in the garden with his pet dog, Tim. Tom wanted to show Tim something, so he pointed to a nearby tree. Tim was eager to see what Tom was pointing at and got closer. Tom started laughing and Tim saw why; there was a big furry animal in the tree! + +Tim barked and wagged his tail as he got closer. When the furry animal saw Tim he began to run around the tree. Tom was laughing and teasing Tim by saying "you can't catch it!" + +Tim was determined and kept following the furry animal around the tree. With each lap, the furry animal got lower and lower in the tree until finally Tim jumped and snatched it in his mouth! + +Tom was surprised and ran over to give Tim a big hug. He said "WAY TO GO TIM!" and Tim wagged his tail happily. Tom had never seen him so eager! +Once there was a bunny named Bobo. He was so small and gentle. + +One day he stumbled upon a big field of flowers. He was so happy he ran around and jumped around enjoying their beauty. + +But then, he came across a wire. It was wrapped around a tree and the wire was very cold. + +Bobo stopped and looked at it. He couldn't move, he was frozen in place. The air was still and harsh. + +Bobo was scared, but then he remembered something. He remembered that if you stay very still and calm, things are not as scary. + +He stayed still and soon the wire warmed up and relaxed. Bobo was able to move and no longer felt frozen in place. He was so happy he ran around in the big field of flowers again and laughed with joy. +There was a woman who was very serious. She always made sure that everything was just right and in order. She was very determined in her work. + +One day, she was walking down the street with an important package in her hands. She held the package tightly, as she wanted to make sure it would not be lost. + +Suddenly, she heard a tiny voice. Looking around, she saw a little girl with big eyes. The girl asked her if she wanted to hold her toy bunny. + +The woman smiled and said yes. She bent down and hugged the little girl and held the bunny. + +The woman felt very happy and content holding that little bunny. It made her forget her worries and her work. She had a happy moment in her life, and that was very important. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy and they were going to organize a birthday party for their daughter. They got out the candles and the cake and they wanted to make the party special. + +The mommy was very excited, but the daddy was very upset. He didn't want to organize all the things they needed for the party. He wanted to be lazy and not do it. + +Still, they kept planning and organizing until everything was perfect. Finally, the birthday party was ready and the little girl was so excited! She saw the candles and the cake and she knew it was a special day. + +Eventually, the daddy even smiled and his upset feeling went away. They all blew out the candles together and it was a happy day full of love and laughter. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat who wanted to go on an adventure. The cat went to a vendor, who had the special key that he needed. The vendor gave the cat the key, and the cat used it to unlock a door. When he opened the door, he found a wonderful magical world! + +The cat was very excited as he explored. He saw tall trees, interesting plants, and many other magical creatures. As he explored, he found a hidden cave full of treasure. He was so amazed by what he discovered! + +The cat was very happy that he had unlocked the door and been able to explore this amazing place. He had a wonderful time and soon found his way back home. The cat was never the same after that day, always looking for the next new adventure. +Once there was a girl who loved animals. She wanted to go to the zoo to see all the animals. One day, she finally got to go the zoo. The first animal she saw was a zebra. + +The girl thought the zebra was so beautiful. She was happy to be so close to the animal. The girl wanted to get closer, so she pushed the gate. It opened and she stepped inside. + +The zebra was no longer scared. It ran playfully around the girl. She laughed as she watched it move. The girl had a clear view of the zebra and she was so happy. + +The girl stayed in the gate for a long time watching the zebra run. Then she decided it was time to go. She said goodbye to the zebra and pushed the gate shut. She waved as she left the zoo. + +The girl was so happy to have seen the zebra. She knew she would always remember that special moment. +John had a trumpet. He was very patient with it. Every day, he went outside and drove his trumpet around the block. He smiled and laughed as he drove. Every day he practiced more and became better and better at driving his trumpet. He figured out how to make it make all kinds of different noises. One day, John's trumpet was so loud, everyone in the neighborhood heard it! Everyone was so impressed that John had become such a good driver of his trumpet. He was very proud and everyone clapped for him. From then on, John drove his trumpet each and every day and he was very patient with it. +Once upon a time there was a small girl called Millie. Millie was just three years old. She had big dreams that she wanted to follow. + +One day, Millie decided to leave to find a far-away land. With excitement she packed her bag and set off. + +When she arrived at the land, she found a sour lake blocking her path. Millie wanted to cross the lake, but it was so big, she was scared. + +Just then, a giant appeared. It was the guardian of the lake. The giant promised that if Millie made it across the lake, she would be able to follow her dreams. + +Millie was very brave and started swimming. The lake was sour, so it was very slow going. But eventually, Millie made it to the other side. + +The giant was very pleased and congratulated Millie on her bravery. He said it was a promise that Millie could follow her dreams and that she now had the key to the land. + +Millie thanked him and set off on her journey. With the promise of a new land to explore, she was excited to see what the future would bring. +Once upon a time, there was a little clown. He loved to whistle. Everywhere he went, he was whistling. He was so happy. + +One day he went to the park. He saw some children playing and he started to whistle. All the children stopped and looked at him. They smiled and started to whistle too. + +The little clown started dancing and twirling. All of the children joined in! They were all laughing and whistling together. + +After a while, the children had to go home. The little clown waved goodbye and started to whistle again. He kept whistling until he was out of sight. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Abi. Abi loved riding her bike around the neighbourhood. One day, Abi’s parents decided to take her to the attic of their house. Abi was very excited! She had never been there before. + +The attic was impressive. Abi could see some old chairs, a mattress and lots of boxes. Abi decided to explore the attic and came across a tricycle. She was so happy! Abi asked her dad if she could have a ride and he said yes. + +Abi rode the tricycle around the attic. Riding was so much fun! Soon, Abi started feeling tired and decided to leave the tricycle where she found it. She remembered what her dad had told her ever since she was a baby – take care of things that belong to others. + +Abi learnt the important lesson that day – be respectful, even to things that don’t belong to you. Taking care of things teaches us to be kind and thoughtful. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to take a special treat. She had heard of a delicious cake from the store and she wanted to get it for herself. So, she went to the store and asked to buy the cake. The cop who worked at the store said no and told her to leave. + +The little girl did not want to leave without the cake but the cop was very big and very mean. She was scared and decided it was best to leave. On her way out, the little girl started to cry and the cop said he would take her a treat to make her happy. He brought her a cupcake, not as delicious as the cake she wanted, but it was something. + +The little girl thanked the cop and went back home. But when she got home, her mom was very angry. She told the little girl that it was not safe to take treats from strangers. The little girl was embarrassed and sad and she never did it again. +Bad ending! +Clara was so excited because today was her first lesson with her new tutor. She had been counting down the days until she could learn something new. + +Clara and her mom arrived at the tutor's house, but when they knocked on the door no one answered. Clara's mom started to get worried. + +Suddenly, the tutor opened the door and greeted them with a big smile. She explained that she had been hurt and was unable to open the door. + +Clara was so happy to be able to finally attend her tutor's lessons and couldn't wait to start learning. With a little help from her mom, Clara and the tutor began counting penguins and butterflies on the wall. She was so proud that she was able to count them all without any help. + +Clara and her tutor had lots of fun together and she was already looking forward to her next lesson. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy man. He wanted to be alone, so he put a lock on his door. But one day he ran out of food, so he had to go out for groceries. He went to the store, but when he came back, he couldn't find his keys anywhere! He felt so mad! He banged on the door to try and open it, but nothing happened. He started to become very grumpy. He tried to break the lock, but it wouldn't budge. He was so grumpy, he cried and put his head on the door. He couldn't get back in and he was stuck outside all night. In the morning, the man was so grumpy he gave up and he never saw his house again! +Once upon a time there was a cat called Mia. She was very hot. Every day she would lay in the sunshine to feel the heat. One day, Mia decided to explore and went to the beach. She felt the rough sand between her paws and saw the sea was sparkling and blue. But she got too close to the sea, and the waves changed to become bigger and bigger. + +Mia looked around but there was no way back and the waves just kept getting bigger, so she started running. She ran to the other side and the heat of the sun kept her safe until the waves stopped coming. + +As the day was ending, Mia suddenly felt different. Instead of being hot like before, she was now cold and shaking. She tried to run back but it was too late: the rough sea had changed her. + +The moral of the story is never to underestimate the power of changes. No matter how warm and comfortable something might feel, it can always change and put you in danger. +Once upon a time, there was a goat. His name was Billy. All of the other animals were scared of Billy. They thought he was strange and stayed far away from him. + +One day, Billy decided to go on a big adventure. He went high up the hill and down a big valley where he'd never been before. Billy thought it was fun, but he was a little frightened. + +As he trekked through the unknown valley, he heard a noise. It was loud and scary, like thunder. Suddenly, a big eagle flew right by his head! Billy was so surprised he nearly fell over. He was really frightened! + +Billy wasted no time and ran off as fast as he could. Finally, he made it home, tired and out of breath. All of the other animals were so happy to see Billy had made it back safe and sound. From then on, they all knew to never make fun of Billy the goat ever again! +Once upon a time there was an ancient crib. The crib was so old that nobody remembered who had owned it. Little John wanted the crib but he didn't think his mom would ever accept it. + +One day, he asked his mom if he could have the old crib. He didn't think she would say yes. To his surprise, she smiled and said, "Of course you can have the ancient crib!" + +Pleased, Little John started to assemble the crib. He worked hard to put it all together. When he was finished, he looked at the crib in admiration. This ancient crib was now his! + +He lay in the crib and looked up at the stars twinkling in the night sky. Finally, Little John had something special to call his own, and his mom had accepted it! +Once upon a time there was a happy girl. She was nice and friendly and had lots of fun. One day she told her mom she wanted to drive. +So mommy put a modern veil on the girl and they got in the car. The girl was so excited and was laughing the whole time. She held the steering wheel and pretend-drove the car all around. +It was so much fun driving around imaginary roads. Finally, when it was time to go, the girl said goodbye to her pretend car and happily waved as they drove away. +Once upon a time there were two siblings, Jackie and Jake. Jackie was independent and Jake was not. + +One day, Jackie was working on a project, using the tools she had. Jake had come over to see what she was doing. + +Jake said, "What are you doing, Jackie?" + +"I'm making something," Jackie said proudly. + +"Can I help?" Jake asked. + +Jackie smiled and said, "Sure!" + +But as they worked together, Jackie started to do more and more of the work. She was very independent and she wasn't too keen on help from her brother. + +"Why don't you watch and I'll tell you what I'm doing," Jackie said. + +Jake nodded and watched as Jackie worked and told him step by step how she was using the tools. When she was finished, Jake was very proud of her. + +The two of them hugged and Jake was very thankful that Jackie had taken the time to show him. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy named Jack. He lived near a beautiful beach and every day he wanted to go and play there. + +His mum said that he couldn't go to the beach – it was too dangerous. Jack was sad but he understood. + +One day, the sun was shining and it looked like a perfect day for the beach. Jack asked his mum again and she said no. + +But Jack was brave. He wanted to go to the beach. He knew that his mum wanted to stop him to prevent him from getting hurt. + +Jack thought and thought until he came up with a plan. He packed a lunch for him and his mum and asked if she would come to the beach with him. His mum paused for a moment and then smiled. + +The mum and son had a wonderful day at the beach. Jack was so brave and happy that his mum had said yes. From then on, he was able to go to the beach with her and have lots of fun. +Once, there was a young boy. He was a very tidy boy, always careful to keep his toys organised and to look after himself. He loved to play and have fun. + +One day, the boy was very dirty after playing all day. His mommy said to him, "It's time for a wash!" So he quickly went to the bathroom and climbed into the bathtub. + +The boy enjoyed his bath. He had so much fun playing with the bubbles and the duck. When he was done, he looked so much cleaner and tidier. He dried himself with a big, soft towel and felt so refreshed. + +The boy was so thankful to his mommy for helping him be so clean and tidy. He felt like a youth, ready for a new beginning. +There were two friends, Toni and Anna, who were both very creative. Every day, they would go to the beach and dream about what adventures they could have on the big ships in the distance. + +One day, Anna said to Toni, “Let’s make our own ship! Then we can go on an adventure!†+ +Toni thought this was a wonderful idea and together, they began to make their ship. They used pieces of wood and some old fabric and worked together to create the perfect ship. + +After lots of hard work, they had finished the ship! They climbed on board and set off on an amazing adventure around the bay. + +As they sailed around, they made new discoveries and had lots of fun. Finally, they made it back to the beach, proud of the adventure they had been on. + +Anna smiled at Toni and said, “We did it! We succeeded!†+Once upon a time, there was a bus. It was very big and strong, and it had lots of windows. But its wheels were not flexible. + +One day, the bus tried to drive through a very small space. But because its wheels were not flexible, they broke. + +The driver of the bus was very sad. He tried to fix them but he couldn't. So he asked for help from some other people. + +The people came, and they took the bus to a special place. They put some flexible wheels on it and soon it was ready to start driving again. + +The bus was very happy. It thanked the people who had helped it. From then on, it always drove safely and carefully. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Claire. Tom was 3 years old, and Claire was 4 years old. + +One day, Tom saw a fancy tooth. He wanted to pick it up, so he did. Claire saw him and said, “No, Tom. You should not pick up things that do not belong to you.†+ +Tom knew that Claire was right, so he put the tooth back. Then, he turned to Claire and said, “I will always remember to share and not to pick up things that do not belong to me.†+ +Claire smiled and said, “That is a good lesson.†+ +The moral of the story is that it is important to remember to share and not to pick up things that are not yours. +Lily and Max were playing in the hall. They liked to run and jump and make noise. But Mom was working in the next room. She had a serious face and a big book. She did not like the noise. + +"Shh, Lily and Max, please be quiet. I need to work," Mom said. + +But Lily and Max did not listen. They kept playing and laughing and shouting. Mom got angry. She came out of the room and said, "That's enough! You are being very rude and naughty. Go to your rooms and think about what you did." + +Lily and Max felt sad and scared. They did not want to make Mom angry. They did not want to go to their rooms. They wanted to say sorry and hug Mom. But Mom did not look at them. She went back to her room and closed the door. + +Lily and Max went to their rooms. They sat on their beds and cried. They wished they had been quiet and nice. They wished they could hug Mom and make her happy. + +After a while, Mom finished her work. She felt sorry for being so harsh. She knew Lily and Max were just having fun. She went to their rooms and knocked on the door. + +"Lily, Max, can I come in?" she asked. + +Lily and Max wiped their tears and said, "Yes, Mom." + +Mom opened the door and smiled. She said, "I'm sorry I yelled at you. I love you very much. I know you were just playing. But you have to be respectful and considerate. Sometimes I need to work and I need some quiet. Can you understand that?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We love you too. We understand. We will be quiet and good when you work." + +Mom hugged them and kissed them. She said, "Thank you, Lily and Max. You are very sweet and smart. How about we go to the kitchen and have some cookies and milk?" + +Lily and Max smiled and jumped. They said, "Yes, Mom! That sounds great!" + +They ran to the hall and hugged Mom again. They went to the kitchen and had some cookies and milk. They talked and laughed and had fun. Mom was happy. Lily and Max were happy. They learned to be respectful and considerate. They learned to say sorry and hug. They learned to love. +Lily was a beautiful girl who liked to wear pretty dresses and ribbons. She had many friends who wanted to play with her. One day, she got an invitation to a party at Mia's house. Mia was her best friend and she was very excited. + +She asked her mom to help her choose a dress for the party. Her mom showed her two dresses: one was pink with flowers and the other was blue with stars. Lily liked both dresses, but she liked the pink one more. She said, "I want to wear the pink dress, mom. It is more beautiful." + +Her mom smiled and said, "The pink dress is very beautiful, Lily, but so is the blue one. And you know what? Mia has the same pink dress as you. She told me she is going to wear it for the party. Don't you think it would be nice to wear something different, so you don't look like twins?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked the idea of looking like Mia, because Mia was her best friend. But she also wanted to be herself, and show her own style. She looked at the blue dress again and saw how it sparkled in the light. She said, "You are right, mom. The blue dress is also beautiful. And I like stars more than flowers. I will wear the blue dress for the party." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm proud of you, Lily. You made a good choice. You are a beautiful girl, no matter what you wear. And you are a kind and thoughtful friend, too. Mia will be happy to see you in your blue dress." + +Lily smiled and put on her blue dress. She added a silver ribbon to her hair and a necklace with a star pendant. She looked at herself in the mirror and felt happy. She said, "Thank you, mom. I'm ready for the party. Let's go!" + +Moral value: The story teaches that beauty is not only about appearance, but also about personality and friendship. It also shows that it is good to respect and appreciate diversity, and to be confident in one's own choices. +Anna and Ben are playing in the living room. They have many toys and books on the rug. They like to make noises and pretend they are animals. + +"Look, I am a lion!" Ben says, and roars. He crawls on the rug and shakes his mane. + +"I am a bird!" Anna says, and flaps her arms. She jumps on the couch and sings. + +They have fun and laugh. But they are also clumsy. They knock over a lamp and a vase. They spill juice and crackers. The rug is messy and dirty. + +Mom comes in and sees the mess. She is not happy. She frowns and says, "Anna and Ben, what have you done? You have to clean up this mess. Now!" + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They do not want to make Mom angry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We were playing. We did not mean to make a mess." + +Mom says, "I know you were playing, but you have to be careful. You could have broken something or hurt yourself. And you have to respect the rug. It is not a toy. It is a nice rug that Grandma gave us. It needs to be clean and tidy." + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "We understand, Mom. We will help you clean the rug. We will pick up the toys and books. We will wipe the juice and crackers. We will be more careful next time." + +Mom smiles. She says, "Thank you, Anna and Ben. I appreciate your help. You are good children. I love you." + +Anna and Ben hug Mom. They say, "We love you too, Mom. You are the best." + +They work together and clean the rug. They make it look nice and cozy. They put the toys and books in their places. They say sorry to the lamp and the vase. They are proud of their work. + +Mom says, "You did a great job, Anna and Ben. The rug looks beautiful. You can play on it again, but gently. And remember to put away your things when you are done." + +Anna and Ben say, "OK, Mom. We will. Can we read a book now?" + +Mom says, "Of course. Let's go to the couch and read a book. I have a new one for you. It is about a lion and a bird who are friends." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They love books. They love Mom. They love the rug. They cuddle on the couch and read the book. They are not clumsy anymore. They are careful and kind. +Lily is a little girl who likes to play with her dolls. She has a big bed with a pink blanket and many pillows. She likes to lie on her bed and make stories with her dolls. She pretends they are her friends and they go on adventures. + +One day, Lily is playing with her dolls when she hears a loud noise. She looks out the window and sees a big truck. The truck is carrying a lot of boxes. Lily wonders what is in the boxes. She wants to see them. + +She runs to the door and opens it. She sees a man with a hat and a uniform. He is holding a box. He smiles at Lily and says, "Hello, little girl. I have a delivery for you. Do you want to see what is in the box?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, please." She follows the man to the truck. He puts the box on the ground and opens it. Inside, there is a big teddy bear. It is brown and soft and has a red bow. Lily gasps and says, "Wow! It is so cute!" + +The man says, "This is a gift from your grandma. She loves you very much and she wants you to have this teddy bear. Do you like it?" Lily nods and says, "I love it! Thank you, thank you!" She hugs the teddy bear and says, "You are my new friend. I will call you Teddy." + +The man says, "You are welcome, little girl. Have fun with your teddy bear. Goodbye." He waves and gets back in the truck. He drives away. Lily waves back and says, "Goodbye, thank you!" + +She runs back to her room with her teddy bear. She puts him on her bed and says, "Teddy, this is my room. These are my dolls. They are your friends too. Do you want to play with us?" Teddy nods and says, "Yes, I do." + +Lily smiles and says, "Okay, let's play. We can go on a picnic. I have some cookies and juice. Do you like cookies and juice?" Teddy nods and says, "Yes, I do." + +Lily says, "Great. Come on, let's go." She picks up her dolls and her teddy bear. She puts them in a basket. She takes a blanket and a pillow. She says, "Let's go to the garden. It is sunny and nice there." + +She goes to the garden with her basket. She finds a spot under a tree. She spreads the blanket and puts the pillow. She says, "This is our picnic spot. We can lie here and eat and talk and have fun." + +She puts her dolls and her teddy bear on the blanket. She gives them cookies and juice. She says, "Here you go, friends. Enjoy your picnic. I love you all." She lies on the pillow and puts her teddy bear on her waist. She says, "Teddy, you are so warm and cozy. You make me happy." + +She closes her eyes and smiles. She feels the sun on her face and the breeze on her hair. She hears the birds singing and the bees buzzing. She says, "This is the best day ever. Thank you, grandma. Thank you, Teddy. Thank you, friends." + +She falls asleep and dreams of more adventures. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their dad's tools. They have a big box of tools in the garage. They have hammers, saws, screws, nails and more. + +One day, they sneak into the garage when dad is not home. They take out some tools and start to make a house with wood. They have fun banging and cutting and drilling. They do not see the mess they make. + +"Look, Ben, our house is almost done!" Sam says. "We are good builders!" + +"Yes, we are, Sam!" Ben says. "But we need more nails. Can you get some from the box?" + +Sam nods and goes to the box. He opens it and looks for nails. He sees a shiny tool he has never seen before. It is long and thin and has a button on it. He picks it up and presses the button. + +ZZZZZZ! The tool makes a loud noise and starts to spin. Sam is scared and drops the tool. It falls on the floor and hits a can of paint. The can of paint spills and makes a big stain on the garage floor. + +"Oh no!" Sam cries. "What did I do?" + +Ben hears the noise and runs to Sam. He sees the tool, the paint and the stain. He is shocked and angry. + +"Sam, you are so silly!" Ben shouts. "You made a big mess! Dad will be mad at us! We have to clean it up!" + +Sam feels bad and sorry. He does not know how to clean it up. He looks at Ben and says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I did not mean to. I just wanted to see what the tool does. How can we clean it up?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He remembers that dad has a mop and a bucket in the garage. He says, "We can use the mop and the bucket. Come on, Sam, help me. We have to hurry before dad comes back." + +Sam and Ben put the tools back in the box and shut it. They get the mop and the bucket and fill it with water. They start to mop the floor and try to wipe the paint away. They work hard and fast. They hope to make the floor clean again. They hope that dad will not be too angry with them. They hope that dad will still love them. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their toys. They liked to make cars and houses with the blocks. They were having fun until a big boy came and took their blocks. He was naughty and mean. + +"Hey, give us back our blocks!" Lily said to the big boy. "They are ours, not yours!" + +The big boy laughed and ran away with the blocks. He went to a building nearby and threw the blocks from the window. Lily and Tom were sad and angry. They wanted their blocks back. + +They ran after the big boy and saw him in the building. They followed him to the window and saw their blocks on the ground. They were broken and dirty. Lily and Tom started to scream. + +"Stop it, stop it, stop it!" they screamed at the big boy. "You are bad, you are bad, you are bad!" + +The big boy was scared of their screams. He dropped the blocks and ran away. He did not want to play with them anymore. He was sorry for what he did. + +Lily and Tom picked up their blocks and hugged each other. They were happy to have their blocks back. They went back to the park and played with their toys. They were good and nice. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. But Lily saw a big hill and wanted to climb it. She said to Ben, "Come with me, let's go up the hill." + +Ben was scared. He said, "No, Lily, it's too high. We might fall and hurt ourselves. Let's stay here and play." + +Lily was angry. She said, "You are a baby, Ben. I'm not afraid. I'm going to climb the hill by myself." She ran away from Ben and started to climb the hill. + +Ben felt lonely. He watched Lily go up and up. He wanted to be with her, but he was too scared. He wished she would come back and play with him. + +Lily reached the top of the hill. She felt proud and happy. She looked around and saw the park and the trees and the sky. She shouted, "Look at me, Ben, I'm on the hill!" + +But Ben did not hear her. He was busy playing with a new friend. He met a boy named Sam, who liked to swing and slide and run. They were having fun together. + +Lily felt lonely. She wanted to share her joy with Ben, but he was not there. She wished he would look at her and smile. She started to climb down the hill. + +But the hill was steep and slippery. Lily lost her balance and fell. She rolled and rolled and bumped and scraped. She cried out, "Help, help, I'm falling!" + +Ben heard her. He looked up and saw Lily falling. He was scared and sorry. He ran to help her. He said, "Lily, Lily, are you okay?" + +Lily stopped falling. She was hurt and sad. She said, "Ben, Ben, I'm sorry. I was mean to you. I should have played with you." + +Ben hugged her. He said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm sorry too. I should have gone with you. I'm glad you're not hurt too much." + +They said sorry and hugged and made up. They went back to the park and played with Sam. They learned to be brave and kind and share. They were not lonely anymore. They were happy. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. They also have a lamp. The lamp is small and blue. It makes a soft light at night. + +One day, Lily and Tom are playing with their blocks. They build a big tower. They are happy and proud. They want to show their mom and dad. + +"Look at our tower!" Lily says. "It is so tall and strong!" + +"Yes, it is!" Tom says. "Let's go and get mom and dad!" + +They rush to the door. They forget about the lamp. They bump into the lamp. The lamp falls down. It breaks. The light goes out. Lily and Tom are scared. They hear a loud noise. + +"Oh no!" Lily says. "We broke the lamp!" + +"What do we do?" Tom says. "Mom and dad will be mad!" + +They hear footsteps. Mom and dad are coming. Lily and Tom hide under the bed. They hope mom and dad will not see the lamp. + +Mom and dad enter the room. They see the broken lamp. They are sad and angry. They look for Lily and Tom. + +"Lily, Tom, where are you?" mom says. "What happened to the lamp?" + +Lily and Tom are quiet. They do not want to come out. They feel bad. + +Mom and dad find them under the bed. They pull them out. They hug them. + +"We are sorry, mom and dad," Lily and Tom say. "We did not mean to break the lamp. We were playing with our blocks. We wanted to show you our tower." + +Mom and dad look at the tower. It is still standing. It is tall and strong. They smile. + +"We are glad you are safe, Lily and Tom," mom and dad say. "We know you did not mean to break the lamp. But you have to be careful. The lamp is not a toy. It is fragile. You have to say sorry and help us clean up." + +Lily and Tom nod. They say sorry. They help mom and dad clean up. They promise to be more careful. Mom and dad forgive them. They kiss them. They turn on another light. They look at the tower. They praise Lily and Tom. + +"You are very good at building, Lily and Tom," mom and dad say. "Your tower is amazing. We are proud of you." + +Lily and Tom smile. They are happy. They hug mom and dad. They love them. They love their room. They love their lamp. Even if it is broken. +Lily was a young girl who liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to mix, stir, and taste the food. One day, her mom asked her to help make a salad. Lily was happy to help. + +First, they washed some lettuce and tomatoes. Lily tore the lettuce into small pieces and put them in a big bowl. Then, she cut the tomatoes with a plastic knife and added them to the bowl. She liked how red and juicy they looked. + +Next, they peeled an avocado. Lily had never seen an avocado before. It was green and bumpy on the outside, and soft and creamy on the inside. Her mom showed her how to remove the big seed and mash the avocado with a fork. Lily tried a little bit and liked how it tasted. + +Then, they made a dressing with lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper. Lily squeezed the lemon with her hands and watched the juice come out. She poured the oil and sprinkled the salt and pepper. Her mom whisked everything together until it was smooth. + +Finally, they tossed the salad with the dressing and the avocado. Lily lifted the big spoon and scooped some salad onto her plate. She took a big bite and smiled. It was delicious. She was proud of helping her mom make a salad. Her mom smiled too and gave her a hug. They enjoyed their salad together. +Ben and Mia wanted to go to camp with their friends. They packed their bags and waited for the bus. But the bus did not come. They asked their mom why the bus was late. + +Mom said, "The bus had a problem. It is delayed. It will come soon. Do not worry." + +Ben and Mia were sad. They wanted to play with their friends at camp. They did not want to miss the fun. They looked at their bags and had an idea. + +They said, "Mom, can we play camp in the backyard? We have our bags and our tent. We can pretend we are at camp." + +Mom smiled and said, "That is a good idea. You can play camp in the backyard. But be careful and do not make a mess." + +Ben and Mia ran to the backyard. They set up their tent and their bags. They pretended they were at camp. They sang songs, told stories, and ate snacks. They had a lot of fun. + +But they also made a mess. They spilled juice, dropped crumbs, and tore paper. They did not clean up. They forgot what mom said. + +When mom came to the backyard, she saw the mess. She was not happy. She said, "Ben and Mia, what did you do? You made a big mess. You did not listen to me. You have to clean up. Now." + +Ben and Mia felt guilty. They knew they did something bad. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were playing camp. We did not mean to make a mess. We will clean up. Please do not be mad." + +Mom said, "I am glad you had fun, but you have to be responsible. You have to follow the rules. You have to respect the backyard. You have to say sorry to the bus driver too. He is here. He fixed the bus. You can still go to camp. But first, you have to clean up." + +Ben and Mia nodded. They said, "Yes, mom. We will clean up. We will say sorry to the bus driver. We will follow the rules. We will respect the backyard. Thank you, mom." + +They cleaned up the mess. They hugged mom. They got on the bus. They went to camp. They learned their lesson. They had more fun. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Anna. Anna had long hair that Lily liked to comb and braid. One day, Lily decided to invite her friend Mia to play with her dolls. + +"Mia, do you want to come to my house and play with my dolls?" Lily asked on the phone. + +"Yes, Lily, I would love to play with your dolls. Can I bring my doll, too?" Mia said. + +"Of course, Mia. Bring your doll and we can have a tea party," Lily said. + +Lily was very happy and ran to her room to get ready. She put on her prettiest dress and shoes. She also put a bow on Anna's hair. She wanted to make a good impression on Mia and her doll. + +But when Mia came to Lily's house, she did not look happy. She had a frown on her face and her doll looked messy. Her doll's hair was tangled and had a big knot in it. + +"Lily, I'm sorry, but I don't want to play with your dolls. Your dolls are too nice and mine is too ugly. Look at this knot in her hair. I can't fix it," Mia said. + +Lily felt sad for Mia and her doll. She did not want Mia to feel bad. She had an idea. + +"Mia, don't be sad. I can help you fix your doll's hair. We can use my comb and scissors and make her look pretty. Then we can play with our dolls together," Lily said. + +"Really, Lily? You would do that for me?" Mia said. + +"Of course, Mia. You are my friend and I want you to be happy. Come on, let's go to my room and fix your doll's hair," Lily said. + +Lily and Mia went to Lily's room and worked on Mia's doll's hair. Lily carefully combed and cut the knot out of her hair. She also braided her hair and put a ribbon on it. Mia's doll looked much better and Mia smiled. + +"Wow, Lily, you are so good at fixing hair. Thank you so much. My doll looks beautiful. You are a very kind and generous friend," Mia said. + +"You're welcome, Mia. I'm glad you like it. Now let's have our tea party and play with our dolls," Lily said. + +Lily and Mia had a lot of fun playing with their dolls. They shared their tea and cookies and pretended to be princesses. They also complimented each other's dolls and thanked each other for being good friends. + +The moral of the story is: It is nice to invite your friends to play with you and to help them when they need it. You can make your friends happy by being kind and generous. You can also have more fun by sharing and appreciating what you have. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They see a big hill with many trees. They want to climb the hill and see what is on the other side. + +They hold hands and walk up the hill. They hear a loud roar. They stop and look around. They see a big, hairy monster with sharp teeth and claws. The monster is angry and hungry. It sees Tom and Lily and runs towards them. + +Tom and Lily are scared. They scream and run back down the hill. They see their mom and dad sitting on a bench. They run to them and hug them. + +"Mom, Dad, we saw a monster!" Tom says. + +"A monster? Where?" Mom asks. + +"On the hill, behind the trees. It was big and hairy and scary!" Lily says. + +Mom and Dad look at the hill. They do not see any monster. They see a big, brown bear. The bear is looking for food. It is not a monster, but it can be dangerous. + +"Tom, Lily, that was not a monster. That was a bear. Bears live in the woods. Sometimes they come to the park. You should not go near them. They can hurt you," Dad says. + +"Really? It was a bear? It looked like a monster to us," Tom says. + +"Well, you were very brave to run away from it. You were successful. You are safe now. But next time, do not go to the hill. Stay close to us, okay?" Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom. We are sorry. We will not go to the hill again," Lily says. + +Tom and Lily hug their mom and dad. They are happy and relieved. They do not want to see the monster-bear again. They want to play in the park. They go to the swing, the slide and the run. They have fun. They forget about the monster-bear. They are happy. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the yard. They have many toys, but they want to make something new. They see some lumber near the fence. The lumber is from a big tree that fell down. + +"Let's make a house with the lumber!" Tom says. + +"OK, how do we do that?" Jen asks. + +Tom is gifted. He knows how to use a hammer and nails. He shows Jen how to join the lumber pieces. They work hard and have fun. Soon, they have a small house with a door and a window. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Jen says. "You are so gifted, Tom!" + +"Thank you, Jen! You are a good helper!" Tom says. "Let's go inside and play!" + +They open the door and enter the house. They are happy and proud. They have made a house with the lumber. +Lucy loved her dog, Max. He was big and brown and soft. He liked to play fetch and cuddle with her. But one day, Max was not feeling well. He did not want to eat or run or bark. He just lay on his bed and looked sad. + +Lucy was worried about Max. She asked her mom, "What is wrong with Max? Can we help him?" + +Her mom said, "I think Max is sick. We need to take him to the veterinarian. She is a nice lady who helps animals feel better. She will check Max and give him some medicine." + +Lucy nodded. She wanted Max to be happy again. She put on her coat and shoes and helped her mom put Max in the car. They drove to the veterinarian's office. There were many other animals there. Some were cats, some were birds, some were rabbits. Lucy saw a big snake in a cage. She did not like snakes. She held Max's leash and stayed close to her mom. + +They waited for their turn. Then the veterinarian called them. She smiled and said, "Hello, Lucy. Hello, Max. What seems to be the problem?" + +Lucy said, "Max is sick. He does not eat or play or bark. He is very quiet and sad." + +The veterinarian nodded. She said, "Let me take a look at him. I will be gentle and kind. Don't worry, Max. You are a brave dog." + +She examined Max. She touched his ears, his nose, his mouth, his belly. She listened to his heart and his lungs. She took his temperature. She said, "Max has a fever and a sore throat. He needs some antibiotics and some rest. He will feel better soon." + +She gave Max a shot and a pill. She gave Lucy's mom a bottle of medicine and some instructions. She said, "Give Max one pill every day for a week. Make sure he drinks plenty of water and eats some soft food. He can play a little bit, but not too much. He needs to sleep and heal." + +Lucy's mom thanked the veterinarian. She said, "You are very sweet. Thank you for helping Max." + +The veterinarian said, "You are welcome. I hope Max gets well soon. He is a good dog." + +Lucy hugged Max. She said, "I love you, Max. You are my best friend. I am sorry you are sick. But you will be okay. The veterinarian said so." + +Max licked Lucy's face. He wagged his tail a little bit. He looked less sad. He said, "Woof." + +Lucy smiled. She said, "Let's go home, Max. We can cuddle and watch TV. You can have some chicken soup. It will make you feel better." + +Max said, "Woof." + +They got in the car and drove home. Lucy and Max were happy. They knew they would take care of each other. They sighed and snuggled. They were glad they had the veterinarian. She was a nice lady who helped animals feel better. +Sara and Tom are jolly twins who love to play with their toys. They have a big box of blocks, cars, dolls and animals. They like to make stories with their toys and pretend they are real. + +One day, they decide to play with their animals and feed them. They take out a bear, a lion, a monkey and a rabbit. They find some plates and spoons in the kitchen and fill them with cereal, fruit, cheese and carrots. + +"Let's feed our animals!" Sara says. "They must be hungry!" + +"OK!" Tom says. "I will feed the bear and the lion. They like cereal and cheese. What will you feed the monkey and the rabbit?" + +"I will feed the monkey fruit and the rabbit carrots. They like them very much!" Sara says. + +They take their plates and spoons and go to their room. They put their animals on the floor and sit next to them. They pretend to feed them with their spoons and make funny noises. + +"Yum, yum, yum!" Tom says, making the bear and the lion munch and roar. + +"Nom, nom, nom!" Sara says, making the monkey and the rabbit nibble and squeak. + +They have a lot of fun feeding their animals and making them happy. They play until it is time for lunch. + +"Time to eat, Sara and Tom!" Mom calls from the kitchen. "Come and wash your hands!" + +"OK, Mom!" Sara and Tom say. "We are coming!" + +They put their plates and spoons in the sink and their animals in the box. They hug their animals and say goodbye. + +"Thank you for playing with us!" Sara says. + +"See you later!" Tom says. + +They run to the kitchen and sit at the table. They are hungry and jolly. They eat their lunch and tell Mom about their animal story. Mom smiles and listens. She is proud of her jolly twins. +Lily and Tom are in the playroom. They have paper, scissors and crayons. They want to make cards for Mom and Dad. + +Lily takes a pink paper and cuts a heart. She draws a smiley face on it. She writes "I love you" with a purple crayon. She is happy with her card. + +Tom takes a blue paper and cuts a star. He draws a rocket on it. He writes "You are the best" with a red crayon. He is proud of his card. + +They put their cards on the desk. The desk is gray and big. It has many books and toys on it. + +"Look at our cards!" Lily says to Tom. "They are so pretty!" + +"Yes, they are!" Tom says to Lily. "Mom and Dad will like them a lot!" + +They hug each other and smile. They are good friends. They love making cards. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. But they had to wear masks on their faces. Mom said masks were good. They kept them safe from germs. + +But Tom did not like his mask. It was hot and itchy and it made his nose run. He wanted to take it off. He saw some other kids playing without masks. They looked happy and free. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go play with them!" Tom said. He pulled his mask down and ran to the other kids. + +"No, Tom, we have to stay here!" Lily said. She followed him and tried to pull his mask up. "Mom said we have to wear masks. If we don't, we might get sick or make others sick. Don't be stupid, Tom!" + +Tom pushed Lily away. He did not want to listen to her. He wanted to play with the other kids. They looked fun and cool. They did not care about masks or germs. + +"Go away, Lily, you are a baby!" Tom said. He joined the other kids and they laughed and played. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like Tom being mean to her. She did not like the other kids being mean to her. She did not like being alone. She wished Tom would stay with her and wear his mask. She wished Mom would come and take them home. She wished everyone would be nice and smart. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play pretend. Sometimes they are doctors, sometimes they are pirates, sometimes they are spies. Today they are shopkeepers. They have a big box of toys that they want to sell. + +They put a sign on the box that says "Toys for sale. One coin each." They sit on the sidewalk and wait for customers. They see a girl walking by with her mom. She has a bandage on her arm. + +"Hello, do you want to buy a toy?" Anna asks. + +The girl stops and looks at the box. She sees a teddy bear, a car, a doll, a ball, and a book. + +"I like the teddy bear," she says. + +"OK, that will be one coin, please," Ben says. + +The girl gives Ben a coin and takes the teddy bear. She hugs it and smiles. + +"Thank you, shopkeepers," she says. + +"You're welcome, customer," Anna and Ben say. + +They are happy to sell a toy. + +The girl and her mom walk away. + +"Where are you going?" Anna asks. + +"We are going to the hospital. I had an operation on my arm. It hurt a lot, but now it is better," the girl says. + +"What is an operation?" Ben asks. + +"It is when the doctor fixes something inside you. He makes a cut and then sews it up. He gives you medicine to make you sleep and not feel pain," the girl says. + +"Wow, that sounds scary," Anna says. + +"It was scary, but I was brave. The doctor said I was adventurous. He gave me this sticker," the girl says. She shows them a sticker of a star. + +"That is a nice sticker. You are adventurous," Ben says. + +"Thank you. You are nice shopkeepers. Bye-bye," the girl says. + +"Bye-bye," Anna and Ben say. + +They wave to the girl and her mom. They hope the girl's arm gets well soon. They think she is very adventurous. They wonder what they will play next. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were superheroes. Lila had a red cape and Ben had a blue mask. They ran around and saved people from bad guys. + +"Look, there is a big dog!" Ben said. "He looks mean. Maybe he wants to hurt us." + +Lila was not afraid. She was brave. She had a power. She could talk to animals. She went to the dog and said, "Hello, dog. Why are you here? Do you need help?" + +The dog wagged his tail. He was not mean. He was lost. He said, "Hello, girl. I am Rex. I ran away from home. I miss my family. Can you help me find them?" + +Lila smiled. She said, "Of course, Rex. We are superheroes. We can help you. Ben, come here. This is Rex. He is our friend. He needs our help." + +Ben came closer. He was scared of the dog, but he trusted Lila. He said, "Hi, Rex. I am Ben. How can we help you?" + +Lila said, "We can lead him to his home. He has a collar with his address. We can read it and follow the signs. Come on, let's go." + +Lila, Ben, and Rex left the park. They walked along the street. They looked for the signs. They found Rex's home. It was a yellow house with a green fence. Rex barked happily. He saw his family. They ran to him. They hugged him. They thanked Lila and Ben. + +"You are amazing!" Rex's mom said. "You are superheroes. You saved our Rex. How can we thank you?" + +Lila and Ben smiled. They said, "You are welcome. We are happy to help. We are superheroes. We have powers. We are brave." + +They waved goodbye to Rex and his family. They went back to the park. They played some more. They had fun. They were superheroes. They were friends. +Lily and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a doll and Tom has a car. Lily likes to display her doll on the sofa and pretend she is a princess. Tom likes to zoom his car on the floor and make loud noises. + +"Look at my doll, Tom. She is so pretty and soft. She has a pink dress and a crown. Do you want to play with her?" Lily asks. + +"No, thank you, Lily. I like my car better. It is made of steel and it is very fast. It can go vroom vroom and beep beep. Do you want to play with it?" Tom replies. + +"No, thank you, Tom. I don't like cars. They are hard and noisy. I like dolls. They are soft and quiet. Let's play something else." Lily suggests. + +"OK, Lily. What do you want to play?" Tom agrees. + +"How about we display our toys together and make a show for Mom and Dad? We can take turns to tell them about our toys and why we like them. That would be fun." Lily proposes. + +"OK, Lily. That sounds good. Let's do that. You can go first and show them your doll. I will go next and show them my car. Then we can clap for each other." Tom accepts. + +Lily and Tom display their toys on the table and call Mom and Dad to watch. They are very proud of their toys and happy to share them. Mom and Dad smile and clap for them. They tell them they are very creative and clever. Lily and Tom hug each other and say thank you. They are good friends. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump on the grass. But the grass was not green and soft. It was yellow and dry. The sun was very hot and made the grass dry. + +"Look, Tom, the grass is dry. It is not good for the flowers and the bugs," Lila said. + +"Yes, Lila, the sun is too powerful. It makes the grass dry and the water go away," Tom said. + +They saw a big hose near a tree. The hose was for watering the grass. They had an idea. + +"Let's use the hose to make the grass wet and happy," Lila said. + +"OK, Lila, but we have to be careful. The hose is powerful too. It can make a lot of water come out," Tom said. + +They took the hose and turned on the tap. Water came out of the hose. They sprayed the water on the grass. The grass became wet and shiny. The flowers and the bugs liked the water too. They smiled and thanked Lila and Tom. + +Lila and Tom were happy. They had fun with the hose and the water. They helped the grass and the park. They were powerful and good. +Lily and Ben were playing in the yard. They liked to run and jump and chase each other. They saw a big fence that had a hole in it. They wanted to see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Ben said. "Maybe there are more toys or flowers or animals there!" + +"OK, Ben!" Lily said. "But be careful. The fence might be sharp or rusty or dirty." + +They crawled through the hole and found a big field with grass and trees and a pond. They were happy and excited. They ran and jumped and chased each other some more. + +But then Ben tripped on a rock and fell on the ground. He scraped his knee and it was bleeding. He cried and cried. It hurt a lot. + +"Lily, Lily, help me!" Ben said. "My knee is hurt. It is red and wet and ouchy." + +Lily ran to Ben and hugged him. She was scared and sad. She wanted to help him. + +"Don't cry, Ben. I'm here. I'll help you." Lily said. "We have to go back to the house. Mommy can heal your knee. She has a band-aid and a kiss and a hug. They will make it better." + +"OK, Lily. Thank you." Ben said. "But how do we go back? The fence is too high and the hole is too far." + +Lily looked around and saw a big stick. She had an idea. + +"I know, Ben. We can use this stick. We can push it under the fence and lift it up. Then we can crawl under it and go back to the yard." Lily said. + +"Good idea, Lily. You are smart and brave." Ben said. + +They did what Lily said and they made it back to the yard. They ran to the house and found Mommy. She saw Ben's knee and she healed it. She put a band-aid and a kiss and a hug on it. Ben felt better. He smiled and thanked Mommy. + +Mommy was proud of Lily and Ben. She said they were good and kind and helpful. She gave them both a cookie and a glass of milk. They ate and drank and cuddled with Mommy. They were happy and safe. They learned to be careful with the fence and to help each other when they were hurt. +Anna and Ben are playing in the kitchen. They see a big jug on the table. It is full of milk. + +"Let's drink some milk," Ben says. He takes the jug and pours some milk into a cup. + +Anna shakes her head. "No, thank you. I don't like milk. It makes me feel sick." + +Ben looks at Anna. He does not understand. "Why don't you like milk? Milk is good for you. It makes you strong and healthy." + +Anna shrugs. "I don't know. I just don't like it. It tastes bad and it makes my tummy hurt." + +Ben frowns. He likes milk. He thinks it tastes good and it makes his bones grow. He wants Anna to like milk too. + +He has an idea. He sees a bottle of chocolate syrup on the shelf. He takes it and squeezes some into his cup. He stirs the milk and the syrup together. The milk turns brown and sweet. + +"Look, Anna. I made chocolate milk. Do you want to try some? It is yummy and fun." + +Anna looks at the cup. She sees the brown milk. She smells the chocolate. She is curious. She takes a sip. She smiles. She likes the chocolate milk. It does not taste bad or make her tummy hurt. + +"Wow, Ben. This is good. Thank you for making chocolate milk for me. You are a good friend." + +Ben smiles too. He is happy that Anna likes the chocolate milk. He thinks he is a good friend too. + +They drink the chocolate milk together. They are both happy and full. They put the jug and the cup and the bottle back on the table. They go to play with their toys. They understand each other. +On Tuesday, Ben and Jen went to the park with Mom. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Ben and Jen wanted to play on everything. They ran to the slide and pushed each other. They ran to the swing and took turns. They ran to the sandbox and made a castle. + +Mom said, "It is time to go home. You need to eat lunch. You must be hungry." But Ben and Jen did not listen. They said, "No, we want to play more. We are not hungry." Mom said, "Okay, but you will be sorry later." She sat on a bench and waited. + +Ben and Jen played more and more. They had fun, but they also felt tired and thirsty. They did not notice that the sun was getting hot and the sky was getting dark. They did not see the clouds and the wind. They did not hear the thunder and the lightning. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. Big drops of water fell on Ben and Jen. They got wet and cold. They cried and ran to Mom. Mom said, "I told you to go home. Now you are wet and hungry. You should have listened to me." She gave them a towel and a hug. She took them to the car and drove home. + +At home, Mom made them soup and bread. Ben and Jen ate and drank. They felt warm and full. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. You were right. We should have listened to you. We were hungry and we did not know." Mom said, "It is okay. I love you. Next time, listen to your body and your Mom. They know what is best for you." Ben and Jen nodded and smiled. They learned a lesson. They were happy. +Ben is a bald mouse. He has no hair on his head. He likes to eat cheese. He finds cheese in the kitchen. He is very happy. + +But Tom is a big cat. He also likes to eat cheese. He sees Ben with the cheese. He is very angry. He wants to catch Ben and eat him. + +Ben sees Tom. He is very scared. He runs away with the cheese. He looks for a safe place to hide. He sees a big window. He has an idea. + +He runs to the window. He puts the cheese on the window sill. He displays the cheese to Tom. He makes a funny face. He says, "Ha ha, you can't get me!" + +Tom sees the cheese and Ben. He is very hungry and mad. He jumps to the window. But he can't reach the cheese. He hits the glass. He falls down. He hurts his nose. + +Ben laughs. He says, "Bye bye, Tom. Enjoy the cheese!" He takes the cheese and runs away. He finds a hole in the wall. He goes inside. He eats the cheese. He is very happy. He is a smart mouse. +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big circle in the sky. It is yellow and bright. + +"Look, Tom, look!" Lily says. "What is that circle?" + +Tom looks up and smiles. "That is the sun, Lily. The sun is a circle of light. It is high in the sky. It makes us warm and happy." + +Lily nods and claps her hands. "I like the sun, Tom. It is pretty and nice. Can we touch the sun?" + +Tom shakes his head. "No, Lily, we cannot touch the sun. The sun is very hot and far away. If we try to touch the sun, we will get hurt. We can only look at the sun." + +Lily frowns and pouts. "But I want to touch the sun, Tom. It looks so soft and fun." + +Tom hugs Lily and says, "I know, Lily, I know. But we can touch other things that are circles. Like balls, and wheels, and cookies. They are not high, but they are fun too. Do you want to play with them?" + +Lily smiles and says, "Yes, Tom, yes. I want to play with circles. Let's go and find some circles." + +Tom and Lily run and laugh. They play with circles in the park. They are happy and warm. They look at the sun and say, "Thank you, sun, for being a circle of light." +Ben and Lily were playing with a big ball in the park. They liked to kick the ball and catch it and roll it. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, the ball rolled too far and got stuck in a tree. Ben and Lily tried to reach it, but they were too small. They looked around for someone to help them. + +They saw a man walking a dog. The man had a hat and a beard. The dog had a long tail and a red collar. Ben and Lily ran to the man and asked him, "Can you help us? Our ball is in the tree." + +The man looked at the tree and saw the ball. He smiled and said, "Sure, I can help you. I have a rope in my bag. I can throw it over the branch and pull the ball down." + +He took out a rope and made a knot at one end. He threw the knot over the branch and pulled the rope. The ball came down and landed on the grass. Ben and Lily clapped and cheered. + +"Thank you, thank you!" they said to the man. "You are very kind and dependable. What is your name?" + +The man answered, "My name is Sam. And this is my dog, Rex. He is very friendly and dependable too. Do you want to pet him?" + +Ben and Lily nodded and petted Rex. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. They laughed and hugged him. + +They played with Sam and Rex for a while. Then they said goodbye and thanked them again. They took their ball and went back to their game. They were very happy. +Sara and Ben were playing in the yard. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. They had a big jar to keep the bugs in. They wanted to show their mom and dad their bug collection. + +They heard a loud noise. It was a big truck. The truck stopped in front of their house. A man got out of the truck. He had a lot of boxes. He was the mailman. He had a package for Sara and Ben. + +"Hello, Sara and Ben," the mailman said. "I have something for you. It is from your grandma. She sent you a present." + +Sara and Ben ran to the mailman. They were very happy. They loved their grandma. They wondered what she sent them. + +"Thank you, mailman," Sara and Ben said. They took the package and ran inside. They opened the package. Inside was a book. The book had pictures and stories of animals. Sara and Ben loved animals. + +They opened the book and started to read. They saw a picture of a lion. The lion was big and yellow. It had a long mane and sharp teeth. It made a loud roar. + +"Wow, look at the lion," Sara said. "It is so noisy. It can scare the bugs." + +"Maybe we can put the lion in the jar," Ben said. He was joking. He knew the lion was too big for the jar. + +They laughed. They read more stories. They learned about elephants, monkeys, penguins, and more. They had fun with the book. They thanked their grandma in their hearts. They were very lucky. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play together at school. But today, they have to seat in the classroom for a long time. The teacher talks and talks. Tom and Mia feel an urge to do something fun. They think the teacher is boring. + +"Psst, Mia," Tom whispers. "Do you want to play a game?" + +"What game?" Mia whispers back. + +"Let's make funny faces at each other. The teacher won't see us." + +"OK, let's do it." + +Tom and Mia start to make funny faces at each other. They stick out their tongues, cross their eyes, and wiggle their noses. They try not to laugh. They have fun. + +But the teacher sees them. She is not happy. She walks to their desks and says in a loud voice: + +"Tom and Mia, stop that right now! You are being rude and silly. You have to pay attention to the lesson. No more games. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Mia nod. They feel sorry. They stop making funny faces. They seat quietly and listen to the teacher. They hope the lesson will end soon. They want to play outside. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to run and play. They joined a race at school and wanted to win a medal. The medal was shiny and red and had a star on it. Tom and Mia both wanted the medal very much. + +The race started and Tom and Mia ran as fast as they could. They passed by other kids and reached the finish line. But Tom was a little bit faster than Mia and got there first. He won the medal and was very happy. He showed it to Mia and said, "Look, I have the medal! It is mine!" + +Mia was sad and jealous. She wanted the medal too. She thought it was not fair that Tom got it and she did not. She said, "No, it is not yours! It is ours! We are friends and we should share!" She tried to grab the medal from Tom, but he held it tight and said, "No, it is mine! I won it fair and square! Go away!" + +Tom and Mia started to fight over the medal. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not see the teacher coming. The teacher saw them and was angry. She said, "Stop it, both of you! Fighting is not nice! Give me the medal, now!" + +Tom and Mia let go of the medal and gave it to the teacher. The teacher took the medal and said, "This medal is not for you anymore. You do not deserve it. You have to learn to be good sports and good friends. You have to say sorry to each other and make up." + +Tom and Mia felt ashamed and sorry. They looked at each other and said, "Sorry, Tom." "Sorry, Mia." They hugged and said, "We are still friends." The teacher smiled and said, "That's better. Now, I have a surprise for you. Come with me." + +The teacher led them to a room where there was a big box. She said, "This box has more medals for all the kids who joined the race. You can each have one, if you promise to be nice and share." She gave them a key and said, "You can unlock the box and see for yourself." + +Tom and Mia were excited and curious. They took the key and unlocked the box. They opened the lid and saw many medals inside. There were medals of different colors and shapes and sizes. There were enough for everyone. Tom and Mia smiled and said, "Wow, look at all the medals! They are so pretty! Can we have one each?" + +The teacher nodded and said, "Yes, you can. But remember, the medal is not the most important thing. The most important thing is to have fun and be kind. Do you understand?" Tom and Mia nodded and said, "Yes, we do. Thank you, teacher." They picked a medal each and put it around their necks. They felt happy and proud. They said, "We have medals! They are ours! And we are friends!" They ran out of the room and showed their medals to the other kids. The other kids cheered and clapped. They all had medals and they all had fun. The end. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big red flower. It looks pretty. + +"Can we pick it?" Sue asks. + +"I don't know," Tom says. "Maybe it is poison." + +"What is poison?" Sue says. + +"Poison is something bad. It can make you sick or hurt," Tom says. + +"Oh. I don't want to be sick or hurt," Sue says. + +"Me neither. Let's leave it alone," Tom says. + +But Sue is curious. She wants to learn more about the flower. She thinks it smells nice. She reaches out her hand to touch it. + +"Stop! Don't do that!" Tom shouts. + +But it is too late. Sue touches the flower. It is hot. Very hot. It burns her hand. She screams. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Sue cries. + +Tom runs to her. He sees her hand. It is red and swollen. He is scared. + +"Help! Help! Sue is hurt!" Tom yells. + +But no one hears them. They are alone in the park. Sue keeps crying. Tom doesn't know what to do. He wishes he had listened to his mom. She told him not to go to the park without her. He is sorry. He hugs Sue. He hopes she will be okay. But he doesn't know. He is afraid. He thinks they are in trouble. He thinks the flower is poison. He thinks they made a big mistake. +One day, Ben and Mia went to the park with their mom. They saw many things, like birds, flowers, and swings. They liked to play and run and laugh. + +But then, they saw something that made them stop. It was a snake. A little snake, but still a snake. It was brown and green and had a forked tongue. It was lying on the grass, near a big rock. + +"Mom, look, a snake!" Ben said, pointing at it. + +"Shh, be quiet, Ben," Mom said. "We don't want to scare it or make it angry. Snakes are animals, too. They live in the park, like we do. But we have to be careful and respectful around them." + +"Can we touch it, Mom?" Mia asked, curious. + +"No, Mia, we can't touch it," Mom said. "Snakes don't like to be touched by people. They might bite us if they feel threatened. And some snakes have poison in their teeth, which can make us very sick. We have to keep a safe distance from them." + +"Then, can we talk to it, Mom?" Ben asked, still looking at the snake. + +Mom smiled. "Well, I don't think the snake can understand us, Ben. And we can't understand the snake, either. Snakes have their own way of communicating, with sounds and smells and body language. But we can say hello to it, if you want." + +"Okay, Mom," Ben said. He took a deep breath and said, "Hello, snake. We are Ben and Mia. We are nice. We don't want to hurt you. We just want to see you." + +The snake lifted its head and looked at Ben and Mia. It flicked its tongue in and out, as if it was trying to answer them. Then, it slowly slithered away, under the rock. + +"Bye, snake," Ben and Mia said, waving at it. + +"Goodbye, snake," Mom said. "Thank you for letting us see you. Have a nice day." + +They watched the snake disappear, then continued their walk in the park. They learned something new that day. They learned that snakes are not bad, but different. And they learned to be kind and careful to all living things. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look for rocks and images. Images were things that looked like other things, like a cloud that looked like a bunny or a leaf that looked like a heart. They had a bag to keep their rocks and images. + +"Look, Ben, I found a red rock!" Lily said. She showed him a shiny rock that was red like a cherry. "It is so pretty!" + +"Wow, Lily, that is a nice rock!" Ben said. He wanted to touch it, but Lily held it tight. "Can I see it?" + +"No, Ben, it is mine!" Lily said. She did not want to share. "Find your own rock!" + +Ben felt sad and angry. He did not like Lily being mean. He looked around and saw a big rock. It was not red, but it was heavy and hard. He picked it up and threw it at Lily. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. The big rock hit her head and made a cut. Blood came out and stained her hair and clothes. She dropped her red rock and it broke into pieces. She was hurt and scared. + +"Ben, why did you do that?" Lily sobbed. She did not understand why Ben was so mean. + +Ben felt sorry and scared too. He did not mean to hurt Lily so much. He just wanted to see the red rock. He ran away and hid behind a tree. + +A lady who was walking her dog saw what happened. She ran to help Lily and called for help. She was angry at Ben and told him he was a bad boy. She took Lily to the hospital and Ben to the police. They both lost their rocks and images and their fun. They both wished they had been nice. +One day, a chubby farmer was working hard in his field. He planted seeds, watered them, and pulled out weeds. He was very tired and hungry, but he wanted to finish his work before the sun went down. + +He saw a big tree near his field, and thought, "Maybe I can rest under the shade for a little while." He walked to the tree and lay down on the soft grass. He closed his eyes and started to sleep. + +Soon, he heard a loud noise. He opened his eyes and saw a big cow standing over him. The cow was chewing on some grass and mooing loudly. The farmer was scared and angry. He shouted, "Hey, cow, go away! You are making too much noise and you are eating my grass!" + +The cow looked at the farmer and said, "Moo, moo, moo. I am hungry and thirsty, and this grass is yummy and fresh. You are sleeping on my spot, and you are taking up too much space!" + +The farmer and the cow argued for a long time. They both wanted to stay under the tree, but they did not want to share. They made so much noise that they woke up the other animals in the field. The sheep, the pigs, the chickens, and the horses came to see what was going on. + +They saw the farmer and the cow fighting, and they decided to help. They said, "Stop, stop, stop. You are both being silly and selfish. There is enough grass and shade for everyone. Why don't you be nice and share?" + +The farmer and the cow listened to the other animals, and they felt ashamed. They realized that they were being rude and greedy. They said, "Sorry, sorry, sorry. You are right, we are wrong. We should be nice and share." + +They smiled and made up. They moved over and made room for the other animals. They all lay down under the tree and enjoyed the grass and the shade. They were happy and peaceful. They closed their eyes and started to sleep. +Ben and Lily were at the park with their mom. They saw a lot of pigeons on the grass. Ben and Lily liked to feed the pigeons with bread crumbs. They threw some bread crumbs and the pigeons came closer. + +"Look, Lily, that pigeon is very big!" Ben said. + +"Yes, and that one is very small!" Lily said. + +They laughed and watched the pigeons eat. + +But mom was bored. She did not like pigeons. She thought they were dirty and noisy. She wanted to go home. + +"Ben, Lily, it's time to go. We have to make dinner," mom said. + +"But mom, we want to stay with the pigeons. They are fun!" Ben said. + +"No, they are not fun. They are boring. Come on, let's go," mom said. + +She took their hands and walked away. + +The pigeons did not care. They kept eating the bread crumbs. They talked to each other with their cooing sounds. + +"Coo, coo, coo. What a nice day. Coo, coo, coo. We love bread crumbs. Coo, coo, coo. Those kids were nice. Coo, coo, coo. That mom was boring. Coo, coo, coo." +Anna and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to build a big tower. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Let's measure how tall our tower is," Ben says. He takes a long stick and stands next to the tower. He puts the stick on the ground and looks at the top of the tower. "It is as tall as me!" + +"Wow, that is very tall!" Anna says. She claps her hands. "Can we make it taller?" + +"Yes, let's try!" Ben says. He picks up a block and puts it on top of the tower. The tower wobbles a little. Anna picks up another block and puts it on top of the tower. The tower wobbles more. + +"Be careful!" Ben says. "We don't want the tower to fall down. That would hurt us and the blocks." + +"OK, OK," Anna says. "But I want to see how tall we can make it. Just one more block." + +She reaches for a big block and puts it on top of the tower. The tower shakes and then crashes to the ground. Blocks fly everywhere. Anna and Ben jump back. + +"Uh-oh," Anna says. "We made a big mess." + +"Are you OK?" Ben asks. He looks at Anna and sees a scratch on her arm. "You are bleeding!" + +"It's OK, it's just a little scratch," Anna says. She rubs her arm. "But that was not a good idea. We should have made the tower more safe." + +"Yes, you are right," Ben says. He hugs Anna. "I'm sorry. Next time, we will build a safer tower. And we will still measure it." + +They smile and start to pick up the blocks. They are still friends. +Anna and Ben are playing in their room. They have many toys, but they are bored. Anna has an idea. + +"Let's play dress-up!" she suggests. "We can find funny clothes in Mommy's drawer." + +Ben likes the idea. He follows Anna to Mommy's room. They open the drawer and see many things. They see hats, scarves, necklaces, and earrings. They see dresses, skirts, shirts, and pants. They see shoes, socks, belts, and bags. + +They start to try on different things. Anna puts on a big hat and a long scarf. Ben puts on a dress and a necklace. They look at each other and laugh. They feel silly and happy. + +They decide to walk around the house and show their outfits. They walk down the stairs, but they are not careful. They trip and fall. They roll and bump. They hit their heads and their knees. They feel dizzy and hurt. + +They start to cry. They want Mommy. They hear Mommy's voice. + +"What are you doing?" Mommy asks. She sees them on the floor. She sees the clothes from her drawer. She is not happy. She is angry. + +"Mommy, we are sorry!" Anna and Ben say. "We were playing dress-up. We wanted to have fun. We did not mean to make a mess." + +Mommy sighs. She helps them get up. She hugs them and kisses their boo-boos. She is not angry anymore. She is glad they are okay. + +"Next time, ask me before you take my things," she says. "And be careful when you walk. You could have hurt yourself badly." + +Anna and Ben nod. They say they are sorry again. They promise to be good. They go back to their room. They put the clothes back in the drawer. They play with their toys. They are not bored anymore. They are happy. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a pretty blouse with flowers on it. Lily liked to dress Anna and comb her hair. + +One day, Lily saw a big envelope on the table. It had a stamp and a sticker with her name on it. She asked her mom, "What is this?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "This is a letter for you, Lily. It is from your aunt Sue. She lives far away, in another country. She mailed this to you because she loves you and misses you." + +Lily was excited. She opened the envelope and found a picture and a note. The picture showed her aunt Sue with a famous singer. Lily recognized the singer from the TV. He had a guitar and a hat. The note said, "Dear Lily, I hope you are well and happy. I met this singer at a concert. He is very nice and he gave me his autograph. I thought you would like to see it. I also sent you a gift. It is a blouse like the one Anna has. I hope you like it. I love you and I can't wait to see you soon. Love, Aunt Sue." + +Lily was amazed. She hugged the picture and the note. She ran to her room and found the gift. It was a blouse with flowers on it, just like Anna's. Lily was so happy. She put the blouse on and looked in the mirror. She looked like a famous singer too. She took Anna and went to show her mom. + +"Look, mom, look! Aunt Sue sent me a blouse like Anna's. And she met a famous singer. And she loves me and misses me. And I love her and miss her too. Thank you, mom, thank you!" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You're very lucky to have such a wonderful aunt. And you're very beautiful in your new blouse. You and Anna are the stars of the house." +Ben and Mia liked to play in the garden. They had a big tub of water and some sticks. They pretended the sticks were spears and the water was a lake. They wanted to catch some fish. + +"Look, I see a fish!" Ben said, pointing at a leaf that floated on the water. He was eager to throw his spear. He aimed and threw it hard. But he missed the leaf and hit Mia's leg. + +"Ow!" Mia cried. "That hurt!" She was angry and wet. She picked up her spear and threw it back at Ben. But she missed him and hit the tub. The tub tipped over and spilled all the water on the ground. + +"Oh no!" Ben and Mia said. They looked at the empty tub and the muddy grass. They had no more water to play with. They had soaked everything. + +They felt sorry for each other. They hugged and said sorry. They decided to play something else. They went to the shed and found a ball and a net. They pretended the ball was a bird and the net was a trap. They wanted to catch some feathers. +Tim and Jen like to play in the garden. They dig a big hole with their shovels and make a tunnel. They crawl inside and pretend they are rabbits. + +"Look, Tim, I found a carrot!" Jen says, holding a orange thing. + +"Wow, can I have some?" Tim asks. + +Jen breaks the carrot in half and gives one part to Tim. They bite it and make a face. + +"Yuck, this carrot is bad! It is soft and brown and smells bad!" Jen says, spitting it out. + +"That is because it is rot. Rot means old and sick. We should not eat rot things, they can make us sick too." Tim says, throwing the carrot away. + +"How do you know that?" Jen asks. + +"I learned it from mom. She is very clever. She knows many things. She told me rot things have germs. Germs are very small and bad. They can hurt us if we eat them or touch them." Tim says. + +"Wow, mom is clever. I want to be clever too. How can I be clever?" Jen asks. + +"Well, mom says we can be clever by reading books and asking questions and listening to her. She says books have many stories and facts and words. She says questions help us learn new things. She says listening to her helps us be safe and happy." Tim says. + +"OK, let's do that. But first, let's get out of this tunnel. It is dark and dirty and has rot things. I don't like it here." Jen says. + +"Me neither. Let's go back to the house and wash our hands and find a book. Maybe mom will read it to us." Tim says. + +They crawl out of the tunnel and run to the house. They are happy and clever. They love mom and books and carrots. But not rot carrots. +Sam and Tom are brothers. They like to play games and have fun. But they are also competitive. They want to win and be the best. + +One day, they see their dad shaving his beard with a razor. They think it looks cool and fun. They want to try it too. + +"Can we borrow your razor, dad?" Sam asks. + +"No, you can't. It is sharp and dangerous. You can hurt yourself. Razors are not for kids." Dad says. + +But Sam and Tom do not listen. They wait until dad is gone. Then they sneak into the bathroom and take the razor. + +They go to their room and close the door. They look at each other and smile. + +"Let's see who can shave better." Tom says. + +"OK, I go first." Sam says. + +He takes the razor and puts it on his cheek. He tries to move it like dad. But he does not know how. He feels a pain and sees blood. He cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts! It hurts!" He says. + +Tom sees what happened and gets scared. He drops the razor and runs to the door. He opens it and shouts. + +"Mom, mom, mom! Sam is bleeding! He used dad's razor! Help, help, help!" He says. + +Mom hears the noise and comes running. She sees Sam's face and gasps. She takes him to the bathroom and cleans his wound. She puts a band-aid on it and hugs him. + +"Sam, what did you do? Why did you use dad's razor? You know it is not for kids. You could have hurt yourself badly." She says. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to shave like dad. I wanted to be cool and fun. And I wanted to beat Tom." Sam says. + +Mom shakes her head and sighs. She looks at Tom and sees he is sorry too. + +"Boys, boys, boys. I know you like to play games and have fun. And I know you are competitive. But you have to be careful and smart. You have to listen to dad and me. We tell you things for your own good. We love you and we want you to be safe and happy. OK?" She says. + +Sam and Tom nod and say sorry. They hug mom and say they love her too. + +Mom smiles and kisses them. She tells them to go and play something else. Something that is not sharp and dangerous. Something that is for kids. +Sara likes to make things with her beads. She has many beads of different colors and shapes. She can make necklaces, bracelets, and rings with them. She likes to follow patterns that she sees in books or makes up in her head. + +One day, she wants to make a necklace for her mom. She picks out some beads that are red, yellow, and blue. She thinks they are pretty and bright. She starts to string them on a cord. She makes a pattern with them. She puts one red bead, then one yellow bead, then one blue bead. She repeats this pattern until she has a long string of beads. + +She shows her dad what she made. He smiles and says, "That's a very nice necklace, Sara. You are very good at making patterns. But do you know what would make it even nicer?" Sara shakes her head. She thinks her necklace is already very nice. Her dad says, "Why don't you include some other beads that are different from the ones you have? Maybe some that are green, or purple, or shiny. That would make your necklace more interesting and fun." + +Sara thinks about what her dad says. She looks at her beads again. She sees that she has some other beads that are green, or purple, or shiny. She wonders how they would look with her red, yellow, and blue beads. She decides to try it. She takes off some of her beads and adds some of the new ones. She makes a new pattern with them. She puts one red bead, then one green bead, then one yellow bead, then one purple bead, then one blue bead, then one shiny bead. She repeats this pattern until she has a new string of beads. + +She shows her dad what she changed. He smiles and says, "That's a very beautiful necklace, Sara. You are very wise to include some other beads that are different from the ones you have. They make your necklace more colorful and sparkly. I'm sure your mom will love it." Sara smiles and says, "Thank you, dad. I love it too. I can't wait to give it to mom." She hugs her dad and runs to find her mom. She is very happy with her necklace. She thinks she is very good at making things with her beads. +Lily and Ben like to play with their toys in the living room. They have many toys, like cars, dolls, blocks and books. They have fun making noises, building towers and pretending stories. + +But when they are done playing, they do not like to clean up. They leave their toys all over the floor, on the couch and on the table. They run to the kitchen to get a snack. + +Mom comes home from work and sees the mess. She is not happy. She says, "Lily and Ben, you need to clean up your toys. The living room is filthy. You cannot have a snack until you put everything away." + +Lily and Ben do not want to clean up. They say, "But we are hungry. We want a snack. Can we have a cookie?" + +Mom says, "No, you cannot have a cookie. You need to clean up first. Look, there is a dish on the table. It is filthy. It has dirt and crayons on it. You need to wash it and put it in the sink." + +Lily and Ben see the dish. They remember that they used it to make a cake with mud and grass. They think it was fun, but they also think it was naughty. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We will wash the dish and clean up our toys." + +Mom smiles and says, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. That is very good. When you are done, you can have a snack. But not a cookie. How about a banana?" + +Lily and Ben like bananas. They say, "Okay, Mom. We like bananas. We will be quick." + +They wash the dish and put it in the sink. They pick up their toys and put them in the box. They make the living room tidy. Mom is proud of them. She gives them each a banana and a hug. They say, "We love you, Mom. And we love bananas." +Sara loved to look at the magazine with her mom. The magazine had many pictures of animals and people. Sara liked to learn their names and sounds. She also liked to see the people who helped the animals. They were compassionate. They gave the animals food, water, and hugs. + +One day, Sara saw a picture of a big cat with spots. It was a cheetah. Sara wanted to see a cheetah in real life. She asked her mom if they could go to the zoo. Her mom said yes, but they had to wait for the weekend. Sara was excited. She asked her mom to promise. Her mom said, "I promise, Sara. We will go to the zoo and see the cheetah." + +Sara waited for the weekend. She counted the days on her fingers. She looked at the magazine every day. She dreamed of the cheetah. She hoped it would be friendly and fast. + +Finally, the weekend came. Sara and her mom got ready to go to the zoo. They packed a lunch, a water bottle, and the magazine. They took the bus to the zoo. Sara was happy. She held her mom's hand and said, "Thank you, mom. You kept your promise." + +They walked around the zoo and saw many animals. Sara liked the monkeys, the elephants, and the penguins. But she was looking for the cheetah. She asked her mom where it was. Her mom said, "It's over there, Sara. Do you see it?" + +Sara looked and saw the cheetah. It was lying on a rock, under a tree. It looked sleepy and bored. Sara was disappointed. She wanted to see it run and play. She said, "Mom, why is the cheetah not moving? Is it sick?" + +Her mom said, "No, Sara. The cheetah is not sick. It's just tired. It's not used to living in the zoo. It misses its home in the wild. It's not happy here." + +Sara felt sad for the cheetah. She wished it could go back to its home. She said, "Mom, can we help the cheetah? Can we make it happy?" + +Her mom said, "I don't know, Sara. It's not easy to help the cheetah. It needs a lot of space, food, and friends. It needs to be free. But we can do something. We can be compassionate. We can show the cheetah that we care. We can talk to it, smile at it, and send it love." + +Sara liked that idea. She said, "OK, mom. Let's do that. Let's be compassionate to the cheetah." She took out the magazine and showed the cheetah the picture of itself. She said, "Look, cheetah. You are beautiful. You are fast. You are strong. You are amazing. We love you, cheetah. We hope you are happy." + +The cheetah looked at Sara and the magazine. It blinked its eyes and lifted its head. It made a soft sound. It sounded like a purr. Sara smiled. She felt a warm feeling in her heart. She said, "Mom, I think the cheetah likes us. I think it's saying thank you." + +Her mom said, "I think so, too, Sara. I think you made the cheetah's day. You are a compassionate girl, Sara. I'm proud of you." + +Sara hugged her mom. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are a compassionate mom. I love you." + +They stayed with the cheetah for a while. They talked to it, smiled at it, and sent it love. They felt a connection with the cheetah. They felt happy. They kept their promise. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the park. They want to see what is inside. + +Lily is smart. She says, "We need to carry the box to a safe place. Maybe there is something good inside." Ben agrees. He is strong. He helps Lily to carry the box to a bench. They put the box down and open it. + +Inside the box, they see a lot of clothes. There are hats, coats, shoes, and dresses. Lily and Ben are happy. They try on the clothes and pretend to be different people. Lily puts on a hat and a coat. She says, "I am a judge. I can tell who is good and who is bad." Ben puts on a dress and shoes. He says, "I am a princess. I can do whatever I want." + +They have fun playing with the clothes. They make up stories and act them out. They laugh and giggle. They do not see the man who is looking for his box. He is angry. He says, "Hey, those are my clothes! Give them back to me!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They take off the clothes and put them back in the box. They say, "We are sorry. We did not know they were yours. We just wanted to play." The man is still angry. He says, "You are bad kids. You should not take things that are not yours. I will tell your parents." + +Lily and Ben are sad. They do not want to get in trouble. They say, "Please do not tell our parents. We will not do it again. We will be good." The man thinks for a moment. He sees that they are sorry. He says, "Okay, I will not tell your parents. But you have to promise me to be good. And you have to help me carry the box to my car." + +Lily and Ben are relieved. They say, "We promise. We will be good. And we will help you carry the box." They help the man to carry the box to his car. They say goodbye to him and thank him for being nice. They go back to their homes and tell their parents what happened. Their parents are proud of them for being honest and helpful. They hug them and say, "You are smart and strong. And you are good friends." Lily and Ben smile and hug them back. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play together at school and at home. They are very happy because they are going on a trip with their class. They will see animals and flowers and trees. + +Lily has a pretty dress with pink flowers. She wants to wear it for the trip. She puts it in her bag and tells her mom. Her mom says, "Don't forget your jacket. It might be cold." Lily nods and hugs her mom. + +Ben has a blue shirt and jeans. He likes them because they are comfortable. He puts them in his bag and tells his dad. His dad says, "Don't forget your hat. It might be sunny." Ben nods and hugs his dad. + +The next day, Lily and Ben meet at the bus. They sit together and talk. They are very excited. They remind each other of what they want to see and do. They say, "We will have so much fun!" + +The bus takes them to the park. They see animals and flowers and trees. They listen to the teacher and learn new things. They play and laugh and eat. They have so much fun! + +At the end of the day, they get back on the bus. They are tired but happy. They thank the teacher and say goodbye to their friends. They show their mom and dad what they saw and did. They say, "We had a great trip!" +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but they also liked to explore the house. One day, they found a new door in the hall. It was brown and had a shiny knob. + +"What is that?" Lily asked, pointing at the door. + +"I don't know. Let's see!" Max said, grabbing the knob and turning it. The door opened and they saw a dark stair going up. + +"Wow! Where does it go?" Lily wondered, feeling curious. + +"Maybe to a secret room!" Max guessed, feeling excited. + +They decided to go up the stair and see what was there. They held hands and walked slowly, counting the steps. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. They reached the top and saw another door. It was white and had a sign that said "Attic". + +"What is an attic?" Lily asked, pointing at the sign. + +"I don't know. Let's see!" Max said, pushing the door. The door opened and they saw a big room full of old things. There were boxes, books, clothes, toys, pictures, and more. + +"Wow! Look at all this stuff!" Lily exclaimed, feeling amazed. + +"Maybe it belongs to someone who lived here before!" Max suggested, feeling curious. + +They decided to look around and see what they could find. They opened boxes and tried on clothes. They read books and played with toys. They looked at pictures and made up stories. They had a lot of fun and forgot about the time. + +Meanwhile, downstairs, their mom was looking for them. She checked their room, the living room, the kitchen, the bathroom, but she could not find them. She felt worried and called their names. "Lily! Max! Where are you?" + +She heard no answer. She looked around and saw the brown door in the hall. It was open and she saw the dark stair going up. She felt surprised and followed the stair. She reached the top and saw the white door with the sign "Attic". She felt curious and opened the door. She saw Lily and Max in the big room full of old things. They were laughing and playing and having fun. + +She felt relieved and smiled. She also felt a little envious. She wished she could join them and play too. She remembered when she was a child and had her own attic full of treasures. She decided to surprise them and say hello. + +"Hello, my little explorers!" she said, entering the room. + +Lily and Max turned around and saw their mom. They felt happy and ran to hug her. + +"Mommy! We found a secret room!" Lily said, pointing at the room. + +"We found a lot of cool stuff!" Max said, pointing at the things. + +They showed their mom what they had found and told her what they had done. Their mom listened and smiled. She felt proud and happy. She decided to stay with them and play too. They had a lot of fun and made new memories. They were a happy family. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to walk in the park with Mom and Dad. They see many things in the park: trees, flowers, birds, and squirrels. + +One day, they see something new in the park. It is big and green and has many teeth. It is an alligator. The alligator is lying on the grass near the pond. Sara and Ben are curious. They want to see the alligator closer. + +"Look, Ben, an alligator!" Sara says. "Let's go and say hello." + +"No, Sara, no!" Ben says. "Alligators are scary. They can bite. Mom and Dad say we should stay away from them." + +But Sara does not listen. She walks slowly towards the alligator. She thinks the alligator is friendly. She smiles and waves at the alligator. + +The alligator sees Sara. It opens its mouth and makes a loud noise. It sounds like a roar. Sara is scared. She turns around and runs back to Ben. She is pale and shaking. + +"Ben, Ben, the alligator is angry!" Sara says. "It tried to scare me. It was not friendly at all." + +"I told you, Sara, I told you!" Ben says. "Alligators are scary. You should not go near them. Come on, let's go and find Mom and Dad. They will keep us safe." + +Sara and Ben hold hands and walk quickly to Mom and Dad. They tell them what they saw and what happened. Mom and Dad hug them and say they are brave. They say they are sorry for the alligator, but they are glad that Sara and Ben are okay. They say they should always be careful in the park and listen to their advice. Sara and Ben nod and say they will. They still like to walk in the park, but they never go near the alligator again. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big bottle in the grass. It was dark and had a strange smell. + +"Let's test what is inside," Tom said. He opened the bottle and took a sip. + +"Yuck! This is bad!" he spat. "It tastes like dirt and fire!" + +Sam laughed. "You are silly, Tom. Why did you drink from a bottle you don't know?" + +"I wanted to test it. Maybe it was juice or soda," Tom said. + +Sam shook his head. "No, Tom. You should not test things that are not yours. They can be dangerous or make you sick. You should ask a grown-up first." + +But Tom did not listen. He wanted to test more things. He saw a shiny rock, a red berry, and a fuzzy caterpillar. He picked them up and put them in his mouth. + +"Stop, Tom! Stop!" Sam shouted. "Those are not food! They can hurt you!" + +But it was too late. Tom felt a sharp pain in his mouth. The rock was hard and broke his tooth. The berry was sour and made his tongue swell. The caterpillar was hairy and stung his lip. + +Tom cried and ran to his mom. She was angry and worried. She took him to the doctor. The doctor gave him medicine and a bandage. + +Tom learned a hard lesson. He should not test things that are not his. He should listen to his friend and his mom. He should be careful and smart. He should not be silly and greedy. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They wanted to play with everything. Mom said, "Stay close to me, okay? Don't wander off." + +Ben and Lily nodded, but they were very curious. They saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was gum. They picked it up and looked at it. It was pink and sticky. They wondered how it tasted. + +"Let's try it," Ben said. He put the gum in his mouth and chewed. It was sweet and soft. He liked it. He gave some to Lily. She chewed too. She liked it too. + +They walked around the park, chewing the gum. They forgot about mom. They wandered off. They saw a pond, a bridge, and a duck. They followed the duck. They wanted to feed it some gum. + +But the duck did not like the gum. It quacked and bit Lily's finger. Lily cried. She dropped the gum. The duck ate the gum. It got stuck in its beak. It could not quack anymore. It looked helpless. + +Ben and Lily felt sorry for the duck. They tried to help it. They pulled the gum out of its beak. But the gum was very sticky. It stretched and snapped. It stuck to their hands, their hair, and their clothes. + +They were covered in gum. They could not move. They looked helpless too. + +They heard mom calling. She was looking for them. She saw them by the pond. She was angry and worried. She ran to them. She said, "What have you done? You wandered off. You ate gum from the ground. You hurt the duck. You made a mess. You are in big trouble." + +Ben and Lily felt bad. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were curious. We wanted to have fun. We did not mean to be naughty. Please help us." + +Mom sighed. She said, "I love you, but you have to listen to me. Gum is not good for you. It is not good for ducks either. It is trash. You have to throw it away. You have to stay close to me. You have to be careful. You could get lost or hurt." + +She helped them clean up. She took them home. She gave them a hug and a kiss. She said, "Next time, be good. Don't wander off. Don't eat gum. Don't hurt ducks. Okay?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "Okay, mom. We are sorry. We love you." + +The end. +Tom and Lisa were wealthy kids. They had many toys and clothes and books. They did not like to share with others. They thought they were better than everyone. + +One day, a fairy came to their house. She saw how Tom and Lisa were selfish and rude. She decided to teach them a lesson. She waved her wand and said, "Shrink, shrink, shrink! You will be as small as ants until you learn to be kind and generous!" + +Tom and Lisa felt a strange tingling. They looked at each other and screamed. They were shrinking! They became so tiny that they could fit in a shoe. They ran to the fairy and begged her to make them big again. + +"Please, fairy, please! We are sorry! We will share and be nice! Please help us!" they cried. + +The fairy smiled. She saw that they were scared and sorry. She said, "I will give you a chance. You must find True, the good dog. He will help you. But you must be careful. There are many dangers for small people. And you must hurry. You only have one hour to find True and say sorry to him. If you fail, you will stay small forever!" + +Tom and Lisa nodded. They thanked the fairy and ran to find True. They hoped he would forgive them for being mean to him. They learned that being wealthy was not as important as being good. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to Ben's house. Ben's house is modest. It is not big or fancy. But it has many toys and books. + +"Look, Anna, I have a new puzzle!" Ben says. He shows Anna a box with many pieces. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, please!" Anna says. She likes puzzles. They are fun and hard. She and Ben sit on the floor and open the box. They start to find the pieces that fit together. + +They enjoy the puzzle. They make a picture of a farm. They see cows, pigs, chickens, and a tractor. They talk about the animals and the sounds they make. They laugh and smile. + +"Are you thirsty?" Ben's mom asks. She comes into the room with a tray. She has two glasses of juice and some cookies. "You are doing a great job with the puzzle!" + +"Thank you, mom!" Ben says. He and Anna stop the puzzle and go to the table. They take a glass of juice and a cookie each. They say thank you to Ben's mom. They drink and eat. They are happy. + +They finish their snack and go back to the puzzle. They work together until they complete it. They are proud of themselves. They show Ben's mom their picture. She praises them and hugs them. + +"You are such good friends!" she says. "You can play with the puzzle anytime you want!" + +Anna and Ben smile. They hug each other. They are glad they have each other. They enjoy their friendship. +Tom and Sue like to play with rocks. They have a big box of rocks in their room. They find rocks in the park, in the garden, and sometimes in the street. They like to look at the rocks and see the different colors and shapes. + +One day, Tom finds a shiny rock in the park. He thinks it is a mineral. He is very happy and runs to show Sue. He says, "Look, Sue, I found a mineral! It is shiny and pretty. Can I add it to our box?" + +Sue looks at the rock and says, "No, Tom, you cannot add it to our box. It is not a mineral. It is a piece of glass. It is sharp and dangerous. You can hurt yourself or me with it. You have to throw it away." + +Tom is angry and says, "No, Sue, you are wrong. It is a mineral. I want to keep it. It is mine. You are mean and bossy. You cannot tell me what to do with my rock." + +Sue is angry too and says, "Yes, Tom, I can tell you what to do. I am older and smarter than you. You have to listen to me. Our box is for rocks only, not for glass. Our room is tidy and safe, not messy and risky. You have to throw it away now." + +Tom and Sue start to yell and fight. They pull and push each other. They knock over the box and the rocks spill on the floor. They make a lot of noise and mess. + +Mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees the glass, the rocks, and the children. She is not happy. She says, "Tom and Sue, what are you doing? Why are you fighting? Why is there glass and rocks on the floor? This is not how you play. This is not how you treat each other. You have to stop and say sorry." + +Tom and Sue stop and look at Mom. They feel bad. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. They pick up the glass and the rocks and put them back in the box. They hug and make up. They learn to share and to be careful. Mom is happy. She says, "That's better. Now you can play nicely. But remember, no glass in the box, only rocks. And keep your room tidy and safe." +One night, Sam and his dad went outside to look at the stars. Sam liked the stars. They were bright and shiny. He wanted to touch them. + +"Look, Sam, do you see that?" his dad said, pointing at the sky. "That is a comet. It is a big rock that flies very fast." + +Sam saw the comet. It had a long tail of fire. It was beautiful. He wanted to catch it. + +"Dad, can I catch the comet?" he asked. + +"No, Sam, you can't catch the comet. It is too far and too hot. You would get hurt," his dad said. + +"But I want to catch the comet. I am strong. I can march to the comet," Sam said. He was not happy. He did not like to hear no. + +He ran away from his dad. He marched towards the comet. He did not listen to his dad. He thought he could catch the comet. + +But the comet was not on the ground. It was in the sky. Sam could not reach it. He marched and marched, but he only got tired and lost. + +He started to cry. He wanted his dad. He was scared and cold. + +"Sam, where are you?" his dad called. He was worried. He looked for Sam. + +He saw Sam's footprints in the grass. He followed them. He found Sam crying under a tree. + +"Sam, I'm here. I'm sorry you are sad. But you can't catch the comet. It is not for you. It is for everyone to see and enjoy. Come, let's go home. I'll hug you and tell you more stories about the stars," his dad said. + +He picked up Sam and carried him. Sam hugged his dad. He was sorry he ran away. He learned his lesson. He still liked the comet, but he liked his dad more. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big hedge near the fence. They wanted to see what was behind it. + +"Let's go close to the hedge and peek," said Lily. + +"OK, but be careful," said Ben. + +They tiptoed to the hedge and pushed the leaves apart. They saw a big dog on the other side. The dog had sharp teeth and angry eyes. It barked very loud and fierce. + +"Roof! Roof! Roof!" the dog said. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They ran away from the hedge and back to the house. They told their mom what they saw. + +"You should not go close to the hedge," their mom said. "That is the neighbor's dog. He does not like strangers. He might bite you." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with their own toys and stay away from the hedge. + +The moral of the story is: Do not go close to things that might be dangerous. Listen to your mom and be safe. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to learn new things. They went to a big school with many other kids and a nice teacher. The teacher taught them how to read, write, count, and draw. Lily and Ben were happy and smart. + +One day, the teacher told them to sit on their seats and listen to a story. The story was about a lion who was very strong and brave. He lived in a jungle with many other animals. The lion was the king of the jungle and everyone respected him. Lily and Ben liked the story and wanted to be like the lion. + +After the story, the teacher said it was time to go outside and play. Lily and Ben ran to the playground with their friends. They saw a big slide, a swing, a seesaw, and a sandbox. Lily and Ben wanted to try everything. They climbed the slide, pushed the swing, balanced the seesaw, and dug the sandbox. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they saw a big tree with a rope hanging from it. The rope looked like a tail. Lily and Ben thought it would be fun to swing on the rope like the lion in the story. They wanted to show everyone how strong and brave they were. They ran to the tree and grabbed the rope. + +"Look at us, we are lions!" they shouted. "We can swing high and low, we can roar loud and proud, we can rule the playground!" + +They swung on the rope, laughing and roaring. They felt like they were flying. They did not see the sign that said "Do not touch the rope. It is old and weak. It can break and hurt you." + +The rope broke. Lily and Ben fell to the ground. They hit their heads and arms and legs. They cried and screamed. They were hurt and scared. The teacher and the other kids ran to help them. They called the nurse and the doctor. They took Lily and Ben to the hospital. + +Lily and Ben learned a hard lesson. They learned that they should not do things that are dangerous and foolish. They learned that they should listen to the teacher and follow the rules. They learned that they should not pretend to be something they are not. They learned that being strong and brave does not mean being reckless and silly. + +The moral of the story is: Be careful and wise, not careless and wild. +Lila was a fish who loved to swim. She swam fast and far, and made many friends in the sea. She was famous for her swimming skills, and everyone wanted to see her. + +One day, a big storm came to the sea. The water was dark and angry, and the waves were high and loud. Lila was scared, and she wanted to find a safe place to hide. She swam and swam, but the storm was everywhere. + +She saw a big rock with a hole in it. She thought it might be a good place to hide. She swam towards the rock, but then she saw something else. It was a shark, and it was hungry. It saw Lila, and it wanted to eat her. + +Lila was very brave, and she did not give up. She used her swimming skills to dodge the shark, and to trick it. She swam around the rock, and made the shark follow her. She swam faster and faster, until the shark was tired and dizzy. Then she swam into the hole, and the shark could not fit. + +Lila was safe, and she waited for the storm to pass. She was happy, and she was proud. She had used her swimming skills to save herself. She was famous for her swimming skills, and now she was famous for her courage too. +Lily liked her pink cap very much. She wore it every day when she went outside to play. One day, she saw a big dog in the park. The dog ran to her and barked. Lily was scared and ran away. But the dog was faster and bit her cap. He tore it with his teeth and made a big hole. + +Lily cried and ran to her mom. She showed her the cap and said, "Mom, look! The dog broke my cap! Can you repair it?" + +Mom looked at the cap and shook her head. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily. The cap is too broken. I can't repair it. You need a new cap." + +Lily was very sad. She loved her pink cap. She did not want a new cap. She said, "No, Mom. I want this cap. It was my favorite. Please repair it." + +Mom hugged her and said, "I know, Lily. But sometimes things get broken and we can't fix them. We have to let them go. Maybe we can find another cap that you like." + +Lily did not listen. She threw a tantrum and screamed. She said, "No, no, no! I want my pink cap! I hate the dog! I hate you!" + +Mom was very angry and sad. She said, "Lily, stop it. You are being very rude and ungrateful. You should not say such things. You should be thankful that the dog did not hurt you. You should be nice to me and to the dog. You should say sorry." + +Lily did not say sorry. She kept screaming and crying. She did not care about the dog or her mom. She only cared about her pink cap. She was very selfish and mean. She lost her cap and her mom's love. She had a bad ending. +Tom and Lily were playing a game. They had to find things that were yellow in the house. Tom found a yellow ball, a yellow cup and a yellow book. Lily found a yellow hat, a yellow flower and a yellow duck. They counted their things. They both had three. + +"Who wins?" Tom asked. + +"Nobody wins. It is a tie," Lily said. + +"But I want to win. I want a prize," Tom said. + +"What prize do you want?" Lily asked. + +Tom thought for a moment. He saw a yellow cake on the table. It had white cream and red cherries on top. It looked yummy. + +"I want the cake. The cake is my prize," Tom said. + +He ran to the table and grabbed the cake. He tried to eat it, but it was too big. He dropped it on the floor. The cake broke into pieces. The cream and the cherries made a mess. + +"Tom, what did you do?" Lily asked. + +She was angry and sad. The cake was for their mom's birthday. She had helped to make it. She wanted to surprise their mom with the cake. + +"Mom will be mad. You are bad, Tom," Lily said. + +She started to cry. Tom saw her cry. He felt sorry. He did not mean to ruin the cake. He did not mean to make Lily cry. He started to cry too. + +"I am sorry, Lily. I am sorry, mom. I was silly. I did not know it was your cake. Please do not be mad at me," Tom said. + +He hugged Lily. Lily hugged him back. They both cried. + +They heard the door open. It was their mom. She saw the cake on the floor. She saw Tom and Lily crying. + +"What happened here?" she asked. +Anna and Ben like to play golf with their dad. Golf is a game where you hit a small ball with a stick and try to put it in a hole. Their dad has a big bag of sticks and balls. He lets Anna and Ben choose their own sticks and balls. + +One day, they go to a big field where there are many holes and flags. Their dad pays some money to a man and they can play golf there. The man is very jolly and smiles a lot. He says, "Have fun, kids!" + +Anna and Ben run to the first hole. They take turns to hit the ball with their sticks. Anna hits the ball very hard and it goes far away. Ben hits the ball very softly and it stays close. Their dad helps them to find their balls and hit them again. + +They have a lot of fun playing golf. They see some birds and flowers and trees. They laugh and cheer when they put the ball in the hole. They say, "Yay, we did it!" + +After they play all the holes, they go back to the man. He gives them a sticker and a candy. He says, "You did very well, kids! You are good at golf!" Anna and Ben say, "Thank you, sir! We love golf!" They hug their dad and go home. They are very happy. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the garage. It is full of shiny balls and stars. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lila says. "It is like a universe!" + +"What is a universe?" Tom asks. + +"It is where we live. It has many things, like the sun, the moon, the earth, and other planets," Lila explains. + +"Can we play with it?" Tom wonders. + +"Yes, let's make our own universe!" Lila agrees. + +They take out the balls and stars and put them on the floor. They pretend they are rockets and fly around. They pass the balls and stars to each other and make sounds. + +"Zoom, zoom, zoom!" Lila says as she passes a yellow ball to Tom. "This is the sun, it is very bright and warm." + +"Beep, beep, beep!" Tom says as he passes a blue ball to Lila. "This is the earth, it is where we live and have fun." + +They also pass stars and other balls of different colors and sizes. They name them after fruits, animals, and flowers. They have a lot of fun making their own universe. + +"Look, our universe is so good!" Lila says. "It has many colors and shapes and sounds." + +"Yes, it is very good!" Tom agrees. "And we made it together!" + +They smile and hug each other. They are happy to have a good universe and a good friend. +Ben and Mia like to play in the park. They see a big pile of ash near the fire pit. They wonder what it is. + +"Maybe it is snow," Ben says. He picks up some ash and tries to make a ball. But the ash is not cold. It is warm and soft. It falls apart in his hand. + +"Maybe it is sand," Mia says. She picks up some ash and tries to make a castle. But the ash is not dry. It is wet and sticky. It does not hold its shape. + +"Maybe it is dirt," Ben says. He picks up some ash and tries to plant a seed. But the ash is not rich. It is gray and dull. It does not grow anything. + +"Maybe it is nothing," Mia says. She drops the ash and wipes her hand. She does not like the ash. It is dirty and smelly. + +Ben and Mia plan to play somewhere else. They run to the swings and slide. They have fun in the park. They forget about the ash. +Lily and Ben were very enthusiastic when they heard that their mom was making pizza for dinner. They loved pizza with cheese and tomato and pepperoni. They ran to the kitchen and asked mom if they could help. + +"Sure, you can help, but you have to behave," mom said. "No fighting, no throwing, no making a mess. Can you do that?" + +"Yes, mom, we can behave," Lily and Ben said. They put on their aprons and washed their hands. Mom gave them some dough and sauce and cheese and pepperoni. They rolled the dough and spread the sauce and sprinkled the cheese and pepperoni. They made two pizzas, one for each of them. + +"Good job, kids, you are very helpful," mom said. She put the pizzas in the oven and set the timer. "Now, let's clean up the table and wait for the pizzas to be ready." + +Lily and Ben cleaned up the table and put the leftovers in the fridge. They were very hungry and excited for their pizza. They sat on the couch and watched some cartoons. They behaved very well and did not fight or throw or make a mess. + +Ding! The timer went off. The pizzas were ready. Mom took them out of the oven and cut them into slices. She put them on plates and brought them to the couch. + +"Here you go, kids, enjoy your pizza," mom said. "You deserve it. You were very enthusiastic and behaved very well today." + +"Thank you, mom, we love you," Lily and Ben said. They took their plates and ate their pizza. It was delicious and cheesy and tomatoey and pepperoni. They smiled and hugged mom. They were very happy. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they have a fight. Sara says Ben took her doll. Ben says Sara took his car. They yell and cry. They do not want to share. + +Sara and Ben's mom hears them. She comes to see what is wrong. She asks them to tell the truth. She says truth is good. Lies are bad. She says they can have fun if they tell the truth. + +Sara and Ben are scared. They do not want to be in trouble. They look at each other. They decide to tell the truth. Sara says she took Ben's car. Ben says he took Sara's doll. They say they are sorry. They give back the toys. + +Sara and Ben's mom is happy. She hugs them. She says they are good friends. She says they can play together. She says they can have a snack. She says they can watch a show. She says they can have a peaceful time. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They smile. They hug. They say thank you. They share the snack. They watch the show. They play with the dolls and cars. They have a peaceful time. They do not fight. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were very happy. Their dad had a new car. It was big and red and shiny. They wanted to go for a ride with dad. + +"Can we go to the park, dad?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, we can go to the park. But we have to return the car to the shop later. It has a small problem," dad said. + +"What problem, dad?" Ben asked. + +"The car makes a funny noise sometimes. The shop man said he can fix it," dad said. + +They got in the car and drove to the park. They had fun playing on the swings and the slide. They saw some ducks and fed them bread. They laughed and sang. + +But then they heard the car make a loud noise. It sounded like a big sneeze. + +"Oh no, the car is sick!" Lily said. + +"Don't worry, we can take it back to the shop. The shop man will make it better," dad said. + +They got in the car and drove back to the shop. The shop man looked at the car and said he needed some time to fix it. + +"Can we wait here, dad?" Lily asked. + +"No, we have to go home. The shop man will call us when the car is ready," dad said. + +They took a bus home. They were sad to leave the new car. + +"I hope the car gets well soon," Ben said. + +"Me too. I like the new car. It is fun and pretty," Lily said. + +Dad hugged them and said, "Don't be sad. The car will be fine. We will get it back tomorrow. And then we can go for another ride. Maybe to the zoo. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben smiled and said, "That sounds great, dad. We love you and the new car." +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and books. They always shared their toys and snacks. One day, Lily got a new sweater from her grandma. It was pink and soft and had a big heart on it. Lily loved her sweater very much. She wore it to school and showed it to Tom. + +"Wow, Lily, your sweater is so pretty!" Tom said. "Can I touch it?" + +"Sure, Tom, you can touch it. But be careful, it is very important to me," Lily said. + +Tom touched the sweater gently. It felt warm and cozy. He wished he had a sweater like that. He felt cold in his old jacket. He looked at Lily and smiled. + +"Lily, can I wear your sweater for a little while? Just for a little while, please?" Tom asked. + +Lily frowned. She did not want to share her sweater. It was hers and only hers. She shook her head. + +"No, Tom, you can't wear my sweater. It is mine and only mine. Go away, Tom, you are not my friend anymore," Lily said. + +Tom felt sad and angry. He did not understand why Lily was so mean. He liked Lily and he only wanted to be warm. He grabbed the sweater from Lily and ran away. + +"Hey, Tom, give me back my sweater! Give it back, give it back!" Lily shouted. + +She chased Tom across the playground. She was faster than him and caught him. She pulled the sweater from his hands. But the sweater was too tight and it ripped. The big heart tore in half. Lily and Tom both gasped. + +"Look what you did, Tom! You ruined my sweater! You are a bad boy, a very bad boy!" Lily yelled. + +She threw the sweater on the ground and stomped on it. She did not care that it was a gift from her grandma. She did not care that it was cold outside. She only cared that Tom had hurt her sweater. + +Tom looked at the sweater and felt sorry. He did not mean to rip it. He only wanted to borrow it. He wanted to say sorry to Lily, but she did not listen. She glared at him and walked away. She did not want to be his friend anymore. + +Tom felt tears in his eyes. He wept. He wept because he lost his friend. He wept because he was cold. He wept because he was alone. +Lily liked to sing. She sang all the time. She sang in the morning, she sang at lunch, she sang before bed. She sang loud and she sang soft. She sang happy and she sang sad. She sang with her toys and she sang with her mom. + +One day, Lily saw a microphone in the store. It was shiny and black. It had a long cord and a big button. Lily wanted the microphone. She asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom said no. She said it was too expensive and too noisy. Lily was sad. She was envious of the other kids who had microphones. + +Lily went home and sang with her teddy bear. She pretended it was a microphone. She stretched her arm and held it close to her mouth. She sang her favorite song. She sang loud and she sang soft. She sang happy and she sang sad. She sang with her teddy bear and she sang with her mom. + +Lily's mom heard her singing. She smiled. She was proud of Lily. She saw how much Lily loved to sing. She had a surprise for Lily. She went to the store and bought the microphone. She wrapped it in a big bow and hid it under the bed. + +The next day, Lily woke up and sang. She sang in the morning, she sang at lunch, she sang before bed. She sang with her teddy bear and she sang with her mom. She did not know about the surprise. She was happy. + +Lily's mom came to her room. She said she had something for Lily. She told her to look under the bed. Lily looked. She saw the microphone. She gasped. She smiled. She jumped. She hugged her mom. She thanked her mom. She was excited. + +Lily took the microphone and sang. She sang loud and she sang soft. She sang happy and she sang sad. She sang with her teddy bear and she sang with her mom. She sang with the microphone. She was happy. She was not envious. She was Lily. +Sam was a persistent boy. He always wanted to do things his way. He did not like to listen to his mom or dad. He did not like to share his toys or say sorry. + +One day, Sam wanted to play with his friend Max. But Max had a new toy that Sam did not have. Sam wanted to have the toy too. He asked Max to give him the toy. Max said no. He said it was his toy and he wanted to play with it. Sam got angry. He tried to grab the toy from Max. Max held on to the toy. They both pulled and pushed. The toy broke. + +Max started to cry. He said Sam was mean and he did not want to be his friend. Sam felt bad. He looked at Max's face. He saw tears and sadness. He looked at his own face. He saw anger and selfishness. He realized he was wrong. He did not need the toy. He needed a friend. + +Sam said sorry to Max. He said he was sorry for breaking his toy and for being persistent. He said he wanted to be his friend and he would share his toys with him. Max smiled. He said he forgave Sam and he wanted to be his friend too. They hugged and played together. + +Sam learned a lesson. He learned that being persistent is not always good. He learned that being kind and respectful is better. He learned that friendship is more important than things. He was happy. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. One night, they saw the moon shining bright in the sky. Sara wanted to touch the moon, but Tom said it was too far away. + +"I have an idea," Sara said. "Let's use our blocks to build a tower. Maybe we can reach the moon that way." + +They took their blocks and started to stack them on the floor. Sara was impatient and wanted to finish quickly. She did not care if the blocks were the same size or shape. She just grabbed any block she could find and put it on top of the others. + +Tom was more careful and tried to make the tower stable and strong. He looked for blocks that fit well together and balanced them neatly. He told Sara to slow down and be more careful, but she did not listen. + +Soon, the tower was very tall and wobbly. Sara climbed on a chair and reached for the top block. She wanted to put it on the tower and touch the moon. But as she did, the tower shook and collapsed. The blocks fell down and made a loud noise. Sara and Tom fell down too and hurt themselves. + +They started to cry and their mom came to see what happened. She saw the mess and the tears and hugged them. She asked them why they were trying to build a tower. + +"We wanted to touch the moon," Sara said. + +"The moon is very beautiful, but you can't touch it," mom said. "It's too far away and too big. It doesn't fit in your hand or in your room. But you can look at it and admire it and make a wish on it. That's what I do when I see the moon." + +She took them to the window and showed them the moon. It was still shining bright in the sky. Sara and Tom looked at it and felt sorry for what they did. They learned that they should not be impatient and careless when they play. They also learned that some things are better to enjoy from a distance. They said sorry to mom and to each other and hugged. They made a wish on the moon and went to bed. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to observe the sky. They had a big book with pictures of stars and planets. Every night, they would look out of their window and try to find them. + +One night, they saw a bright star in the west. Anna said, "Look, Ben, that is the famous star that the book says is the king of the sky. It is called Jupiter." + +Ben said, "No, Anna, that is not Jupiter. That is a plane. Planes have lights and make noise. Jupiter is very far and very quiet." + +Anna and Ben started to argue. They both wanted to be right. They raised their voices and pointed at the sky. + +Their mom heard them and came to their room. She said, "What is going on, Anna and Ben? Why are you so loud?" + +Anna and Ben told her about the star and the plane. Mom smiled and said, "You are both very smart and curious. But you are also both wrong. That is not a star or a plane. That is a comet. A comet is a ball of ice and dust that travels around the sun. Sometimes, we can see it when it comes close to the earth. It has a long tail that glows in the dark. It is very rare and beautiful." + +Anna and Ben were surprised and amazed. They said, "Wow, mom, thank you for telling us. Can we observe the comet more?" + +Mom said, "Of course, you can. But first, you have to say sorry to each other. You should not fight over things you do not know. You should learn from each other and from the book and from me. That is how you become good observers." + +Anna and Ben hugged each other and said sorry. They said, "We love you, mom. And we love the comet. Can we name it?" + +Mom said, "Sure, you can. What do you want to name it?" + +Anna and Ben thought for a moment. Then they said, "We want to name it Anna-Ben. Because it is special and it is ours." + +Mom laughed and said, "That is a very nice name. Now, let's observe Anna-Ben together." +Lily and Ben are on a big boat with their mom and dad. They are going to a new place called port. Lily likes to look at the water and the fish. Ben likes to play with his toy cars and trucks. + +One day, mom says, "We are almost at port. We will see many new things and people. It will be fun and easy." + +Lily and Ben are happy and excited. They want to see port. They pack their bags and get ready to leave the boat. + +But when they get to port, they see a lot of noise and smoke and cars and trucks. They do not see any fish or water. They feel scared and confused. + +Lily says, "Mom, this is not fun and easy. This is hard and scary. I want to go back to the boat." + +Ben says, "Me too. I do not like port. I like the boat." + +Mom and dad hug Lily and Ben. They say, "We know, sweeties. Port is very different from the boat. But we will be here for a little while. We will find some nice things and people. We will help you feel safe and happy." + +Lily and Ben nod. They hold mom and dad's hands. They hope port will be better soon. +Sara and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big box and a telephone. They pretend the box is a car and the telephone is a radio. They talk to each other on the telephone and go on adventures. + +One day, they see a wild cat in the garden. The cat is black and white and has a long tail. It looks angry and scared. It hisses at them and runs away. + +Sara and Ben want to help the cat. They think it is lost and hungry. They use the telephone to call their mom. They tell her about the cat and ask her what to do. + +Mom tells them to be careful and not to chase the cat. She says the cat might be sick or hurt. She tells them to leave some food and water in a bowl near the box. She says she will come home soon and try to catch the cat. + +Sara and Ben do what mom says. They put some bread and milk in a bowl and leave it near the box. They wait inside the house and watch the cat from the window. The cat comes back and eats the food. It looks happier and calmer. + +Mom comes home and sees the cat. She has a cage and a blanket. She talks to the cat softly and slowly. She puts the blanket over the cat and puts it in the cage. She tells Sara and Ben they have solved the problem. They have helped the cat find a new home. Sara and Ben are happy and proud. They hug mom and the cat. They hope the cat will like its new home. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Lila climbed up the ladder and slid down. She laughed and said, "That was fun!" + +Ben wanted to try too, but he was scared. He looked at the slide and said, "It is too high. I don't want to go." + +Lila said, "Don't be scared. It is harmless. It will not hurt you. I will help you." + +She climbed up the ladder again and reached for Ben's hand. She said, "Come on, Ben. Pull yourself up. You can do it." + +Ben took her hand and pulled himself up. He felt nervous, but he trusted Lila. He said, "Okay, Lila. I will try." + +They sat on the slide together and slid down. Ben felt the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He smiled and said, "That was fun!" + +Lila hugged him and said, "See? I told you. You are brave, Ben." + +They played on the slide for a long time. They had a lot of fun. They were happy. +Lily loved to bake with her mom. They would mix flour, sugar, eggs and butter in a big bowl. Then they would roll out the dough and cut out shapes with cookie cutters. Lily liked to make stars, hearts and flowers. Mom liked to make circles and squares. + +One day, mom had a surprise for Lily. She brought home a baby from the hospital. She said, "Lily, this is your new brother, Max. He is an infant. He is very small and cute. Do you want to hold him?" + +Lily nodded. She was curious about Max. She sat on the couch and mom put Max in her arms. Lily felt his soft hair and his warm skin. She smiled and said, "Hi, Max. I am your big sister, Lily. I like to bake cookies. Do you like cookies?" + +Max did not answer. He just made a little noise and closed his eyes. Mom said, "He is sleepy. He needs a lot of rest. He will grow up fast and soon he will be able to play with you and eat cookies." + +Lily kissed Max on the cheek and said, "I love you, Max. You are a perfect baby. I will bake you some cookies when you wake up." Mom hugged Lily and Max and said, "I love you both. You are my perfect children." +Mia loved pandas. She had a big panda toy that she hugged every night. She also had a panda book, a panda hat, and a panda sticker. She wanted to see a real panda someday. + +One day, her mom said they were going to the zoo. Mia was very happy. She hoped to see a panda there. She put on her panda hat and took her panda toy with her. She was ready to go. + +At the zoo, Mia saw many animals. She saw lions, monkeys, giraffes, and elephants. But she did not see a panda. She asked her mom, "Where is the panda?" Her mom said, "The panda is in a special house. We have to wait in line to see it." + +Mia and her mom waited in a long line. Mia was very excited. She held her panda toy tight. She said, "I can't wait to see the panda. I will give it a hug. Maybe it will be my friend." + +Finally, it was their turn to enter the panda house. Mia ran inside. She looked around. She saw a big black and white animal. It was lying on the floor. It was not moving. It was not playing. It was not eating. It was not happy. It was the panda. + +Mia was very sad. She said, "Mom, what's wrong with the panda? Why is it not doing anything?" Her mom said, "The panda is very tired. It came from far away. It misses its home. It does not like the zoo." + +Mia felt sorry for the panda. She wanted to help it. She walked up to the panda. She said, "Hello, panda. I'm Mia. I like you. You are very cute. Do you want to play with me?" She offered her panda toy to the panda. + +The panda looked at Mia. It looked at the panda toy. It seemed to recognize it. It seemed to remember something. It seemed to feel something. It lifted its head. It reached out its paw. It touched the panda toy. It made a soft noise. + +Mia smiled. She said, "You like my panda toy? You can have it. It's a gift from me. Maybe it will make you feel better. Maybe it will remind you of your home." + +The panda took the panda toy. It hugged it. It made another noise. It sounded like a thank you. It looked at Mia. It seemed to smile. It seemed to be grateful. It seemed to be happy. + +Mia was very happy too. She said, "You're welcome, panda. I'm glad you like it. I hope you feel better soon. I hope you find your home someday. You are my friend." + +The panda nodded. It was still holding the panda toy. It seemed to be less tired. It seemed to be less sad. It seemed to be less ashamed. It seemed to be more hopeful. It seemed to be more panda. +Lily and Tom 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, Mom says, "It is time to bathe, Lily and Tom. Come on, let's go to the bathroom." + +Lily and Tom say, "No, Mom, we do not want to bathe. We want to play more." + +Mom says, "You have to bathe, Lily and Tom. You are dirty and smelly. Bathing is good for you. It makes you clean and fresh." + +Lily and Tom say, "But Mom, bathing is not fun. It is wet and soapy. We do not like it." + +Mom says, "Bathing can be fun, Lily and Tom. You can splash and sing and play with your rubber ducks. And look, I have a surprise for you. A new bubble bath. It makes lots of bubbles. Do you want to try it?" + +Lily and Tom look at the bubble bath. It is pink and shiny. It has a picture of a unicorn on it. They wonder what it smells like. They wonder what it feels like. They wonder how many bubbles it makes. + +They say, "OK, Mom, we will try the bubble bath. Maybe it is fun. Maybe we will like it." + +Mom smiles and says, "Good, Lily and Tom. I am glad you will try the bubble bath. Come on, let's go to the bathroom. I will help you bathe." + +Lily and Tom follow Mom to the bathroom. They take off their clothes and get into the tub. Mom pours some bubble bath into the water. The water turns pink and foamy. It smells like candy. Lily and Tom giggle and clap. They splash and sing and play with their rubber ducks. They make bubble beards and hats and animals. They have fun. They like the bubble bath. + +Mom says, "See, Lily and Tom, bathing can be fun. You are having a good time. And you are getting clean and fresh. I am proud of you." + +Lily and Tom say, "Thank you, Mom, for the bubble bath. It is fun. We like it. We are sorry we did not want to bathe. We will bathe more often." + +Mom says, "You are welcome, Lily and Tom. I love you. Now, let's rinse off and dry up. Then we can read a story and go to bed." + +Lily and Tom say, "OK, Mom, we will rinse off and dry up. Then we can read a story and go to bed. We love you too." + +They rinse off and dry up. They put on their pajamas and brush their teeth. They go to their bedroom and cuddle with their teddy bears. Mom reads them a story and kisses them good night. They close their eyes and fall asleep. They dream of bubbles and unicorns. They are happy. +Lily liked to study books with many pictures. She learned about animals, plants, and places. She had a colorful book about birds. She loved the birds with red, blue, and yellow feathers. + +One day, she took her book to the park. She wanted to show it to her friend Tom. But when she got to the park, she saw a thief. The thief was a big boy with a mean face. He grabbed her book and ran away. Lily was very sad and angry. She cried and shouted. + +Tom saw what happened. He was brave and fast. He ran after the thief. He caught him and took the book back. He gave it to Lily and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I got your book. The thief was bad. He should not take things that are not his. You should always be careful with your things." + +Lily hugged Tom and thanked him. She was happy to have her book and her friend. She learned a lesson. She learned to be grateful and to protect her things. She also learned that some people are good and some people are bad. She decided to study more books and to be a good person. +Anna and Ben like to play with gems. They have many gems of different colors and shapes. They pretend the gems are magic and can make wishes come true. + +One day, they find a big gem in the park. It is shiny and purple. They are very happy and take it home. They put it on their table and look at it. + +But the gem is not a nice gem. It is a grumpy gem. It does not like to be touched or moved. It does not like to share or play. It only likes to order. It starts to talk to Anna and Ben in a loud voice. + +"Give me some water!" the gem says. "And some food! And some toys! And some books! And some candy! And some more gems! Do what I say or I will make you sad!" + +Anna and Ben are scared and confused. They do not like the gem anymore. They do not want to give it anything. They want to make it stop talking. They want to make it go away. + +They try to hide the gem under a pillow, but it shouts louder. They try to throw the gem out of the window, but it flies back. They try to break the gem with a hammer, but it does not crack. + +They do not know what to do. They start to cry. They wish they never found the gem. They wish they could play with their nice gems again. + +Then, they hear a knock on the door. It is their mom. She comes in and sees the gem. She sees Anna and Ben crying. She asks them what is wrong. + +They tell her about the gem and how it orders them and makes them sad. She listens and hugs them. She tells them not to worry. She knows how to deal with the gem. + +She picks up the gem and looks at it. She smiles and says, "Hello, grumpy gem. I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see it?" + +The gem is curious and stops shouting. It says, "What is it? Show me!" + +Mom says, "OK, but you have to be quiet and nice. Can you do that?" + +The gem says, "Yes, yes, I can. Show me the surprise!" + +Mom says, "All right, here it is." She opens the door and takes the gem outside. She walks to the park and finds a big pond. She says, "Look, grumpy gem. This is your surprise. This is your new home. You can live here with the fish and the frogs and the ducks. You can order them all you want. They will not mind. They will not cry. They will not listen. They will not care. You will be happy here. Goodbye, grumpy gem." + +She throws the gem into the pond. It sinks to the bottom and disappears. It does not say anything. It does not come back. + +Mom walks back to the house with Anna and Ben. They are happy and relieved. They thank their mom and hug her. They go to their room and play with their nice gems. They make wishes and have fun. They forget about the grumpy gem. They never see it again. +Lila was sad. She had a new dress for her birthday, but it did not fit. It was too big and too long. She wanted to wear it to the party, but she looked like a clown. + +"Mama, can you fix it?" she asked. + +Mama shook her head. "I'm sorry, Lila. I don't have time to fix it. We have to go to the party soon. Maybe you can wear it next week, when it is not so hot." + +Lila pouted. She did not want to wait a week. She wanted to wear her new dress now. She looked at her old dress. It was dull and gray. She did not like it. + +"Mama, can I wear something else?" she asked. + +Mama sighed. "Lila, you have many nice clothes. Why don't you pick one that you like?" + +Lila looked at her closet. She saw a pink skirt, a blue shirt, a yellow hat, and a green scarf. She liked them all. She had an idea. + +She put on the pink skirt, the blue shirt, the yellow hat, and the green scarf. She looked at herself in the mirror. She smiled. She looked like a rainbow. + +"Mama, look at me!" she said. + +Mama turned around and saw Lila. She smiled too. She hugged Lila and said, "You look beautiful, Lila. You are very creative. Let's go to the party and have fun." + +Lila was happy. She did not need her new dress. She had her own style. She went to the party and had fun. +Jill likes to touch things. She likes to touch books, toys, flowers, and cats. She likes to touch everything she sees. But she does not like to touch her brother's things. Her brother is big and mean. He yells at her when she touches his things. He says they are not for her. + +One day, Jill sees a new thing on her brother's desk. It is a paper with words on it. It looks pretty. Jill thinks it is a poem. She wants to touch it. She does not see her brother. She thinks he is not home. She goes to his desk and reaches for the paper. + +"Hey, stop!" her brother shouts. He comes into the room and sees Jill. He is very angry. He grabs the paper from her hand. He says it is his homework. He says it is very important. He says she is a bad girl. He pushes her away. + +Jill falls to the floor. She hits her head. She feels dizzy. She starts to cry. She wants her mom. She wants a hug. She wants to say sorry. But her brother does not care. He does not help her. He does not say sorry. He goes back to his desk and looks at his paper. He does not see that his paper has a big tear in it. He does not see that his poem is ruined. +Lily liked to play with her sack of toys. She had dolls, cars, balls, and books in her sack. She took them everywhere she went. She liked to share them with her friends at school. + +On Wednesday, Lily had a new friend in her class. Her name was Anna. Anna had pretty red hair and a big smile. Lily wanted to play with her, but she was shy. She did not know what to say. + +At recess, Lily saw Anna sitting alone on a bench. She decided to be brave and go talk to her. She brought her sack of toys with her. + +"Hi, I am Lily. Do you want to play with me?" Lily asked. + +"Hi, I am Anna. I am new here. I would love to play with you," Anna said. + +Lily opened her sack and showed Anna her toys. Anna's eyes lit up. She liked the same toys as Lily. + +"Wow, you have so many toys. Can I play with your doll? She is so pretty," Anna said. + +"Sure, you can play with my doll. She is my favorite. Her name is Daisy. Can I play with your car? It is so fast," Lily said. + +"Of course, you can play with my car. It is my favorite. His name is Zoom. He can go vroom vroom," Anna said. + +Lily and Anna played with the toys and had fun. They laughed and talked and became friends. They decided to sit together at lunch and share their snacks. They also agreed to bring their sacks of toys every Wednesday and play together. Lily was happy. She had a new friend. Anna was happy too. She felt welcome. They both liked Wednesdays. +Lila loves to dance. She likes to spin and jump and wiggle to the music. Sometimes she dances with her mom and dad, and sometimes she dances with her teddy bear. She likes all kinds of music, but her favorite is jazz. + +One day, she finds a shiny CD in her dad's drawer. It has a picture of a man with a big horn and a hat. She asks her dad what it is. He says, "That's a jazz CD, Lila. It's music that makes you feel happy and free. Do you want to listen to it?" + +Lila nods and smiles. She puts the CD in the player and presses play. She hears a loud and happy sound. She hears the horn and the drums and the piano. She feels a tingling in her toes. She starts to dance. + +She dances like she never danced before. She swings her arms and shakes her hips. She slides and hops and twists. She feels like she is flying. She is so happy. + +She looks at her dad and sees him smiling too. He claps his hands and says, "Wow, Lila, you are a great dancer! You are so graceful and fun. You have the jazz in you!" + +Lila realizes that she loves jazz. She realizes that she loves her dad. She hugs him and says, "Thank you, dad, for the jazz. I love you!" +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big, tall tree. The tree has many green leaves. + +"Look, Tom, a bird!" Sara says. She points to a small, brown bird on a branch. The bird has a yellow beak and a red tail. + +"Wow, Sara, it is pretty!" Tom says. He wants to see the bird better. He climbs the tree. He is careful not to fall. + +"Tom, be careful!" Sara says. She stays on the ground. She watches Tom and the bird. + +Tom reaches the branch where the bird is. He says hello to the bird. The bird looks at Tom. It makes a loud sound. Then it flies away. + +"Bye, bird!" Tom says. He waves to the bird. He sees the bird fly in the sky. He smiles. + +"Tom, come down!" Sara says. She misses Tom. She wants to play with him. + +"OK, Sara, I am coming!" Tom says. He climbs down the tree. He is careful not to fall. + +Tom and Sara hug. They are happy. They go to play on the swings. They see the bird fly over them. They wave to the bird. The bird makes a loud sound. They laugh. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with magnets. They have many magnets of different shapes and colors. They stick them on the fridge and make pictures. + +One day, they find a big box in the hall. It has a sticker that says "fragile". They wonder what is inside. They ask their mom. + +"Mom, what is in the box?" Anna says. + +"It is a gift for grandma. She lives far away. We will mail it to her tomorrow. It is very fragile, so we have to be careful. Do you want to see what it is?" Mom says. + +"Yes, please!" Ben says. + +Mom opens the box and shows them a beautiful glass vase. It has flowers painted on it. It sparkles in the light. + +"Wow, it is so pretty!" Anna says. + +"Grandma will love it!" Ben says. + +Mom wraps the vase in bubble wrap and puts it back in the box. She tapes the box and writes grandma's address on it. + +"Can we put a magnet on the box?" Anna asks. + +"Why do you want to do that?" Mom asks. + +"So grandma can stick it on her fridge and remember us!" Anna says. + +"That is a sweet idea, but magnets are not good for mailing. They can make the box stick to other things or damage the vase. We can send grandma a card with a magnet instead. How about that?" Mom says. + +"OK, that sounds good!" Ben says. + +They go to their room and make a card for grandma. They draw a picture of themselves and their mom. They glue a magnet on the back of the card. They write "We love you, grandma!" on the front. + +They give the card to mom and she puts it in an envelope. She mails the box and the envelope the next day. + +Grandma is very happy when she receives the box and the envelope. She opens them and sees the vase and the card. She smiles and cries a little. She puts the vase on her table and the card on her fridge. She calls mom and the twins and thanks them for the gift. She tells them she loves them too. They are all very happy. +Lily and Tom are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses with the blocks. Lily has a red block and Tom has a blue block. They put their blocks on top of each other to make a tall tower. + +"Look, our tower is so high!" Lily says. + +"Yes, it is!" Tom says. + +But then, Sam comes. Sam is not nice. He likes to take things from other kids. He sees the tower and wants to have it. He runs to the tower and takes the red block from the top. + +"Hey, that's my block!" Lily shouts. + +"Give it back, Sam!" Tom says. + +But Sam does not listen. He runs away with the red block. He sees a box of matches on the table. He likes to play with fire. He takes a match and strikes it on the box. He holds the match near the red block. + +Lily and Tom see what Sam is doing. They are scared and angry. They run to Sam and try to stop him. + +"Stop, Sam, stop!" Lily says. + +"That's dangerous, Sam, dangerous!" Tom says. + +But Sam does not listen. He laughs and tries to burn the red block. He does not see that the match is too close to his fingers. He feels a pain and drops the match and the block. He cries and runs to his mom. + +Lily and Tom pick up the red block. It is not burned, but it has a black mark. They are sad and angry. They do not want to play with Sam anymore. They go back to their tower and put the red block back on the top. + +"Sam is bad," Lily says. + +"Yes, he is," Tom says. + +They hug each other and play with their blocks. They are happy again. +Anna and Ben were twins who shared a room. They liked to play together, but sometimes they fought. One night, they had a big fight over a toy. Anna wanted to play with the doll, but Ben wanted to play with the car. They both pulled and shouted, and the toy broke in half. + +"Look what you did!" Anna cried. "You broke my doll!" + +"It's not your doll, it's our doll!" Ben yelled. "And you broke my car!" + +They were both very angry and sad. They threw the broken toy on the floor and went to their beds. They did not say good night to each other. + +They lay in the dark, feeling restless. They could not sleep. They missed playing with the toy, and they missed each other. They wanted to say sorry, but they did not know how. + +After a while, they heard a soft knock on the door. It was their mom. She came in with a flashlight and a smile. + +"Hi, sweeties," she said. "Are you still awake?" + +"Yes, mom," Anna and Ben said in small voices. + +"I heard you had a fight over a toy. That's not very nice, is it?" + +"No, mom," they said. + +"Sometimes we get angry and say things we don't mean. But we should always try to be kind and share. Do you know why?" + +"Why, mom?" they asked. + +"Because we love each other. And love is more important than any toy. Right?" + +"Right, mom," they said. + +Mom hugged them and kissed them. She comforted them and said, "I have a promise for you. Tomorrow, we will go to the store and buy a new toy. One that you both like and can play with together. How does that sound?" + +"Good, mom," they said. + +"Good. Now, can you say sorry to each other and make up?" + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry for what they did. They said, "Sorry, Anna. Sorry, Ben. I love you." + +"I love you, too," they said. + +They hugged and smiled. They felt better and happier. They thanked mom and said good night. Mom turned off the flashlight and left the room. + +Anna and Ben snuggled in their beds. They were not restless anymore. They fell asleep, dreaming of the new toy and their love. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the snow. One day, they see a big pond. The pond is icy. Sara wants to walk on the ice. Tom is scared. + +"Come on, Tom. It is fun. I will encourage you," Sara says. She holds Tom's hand and pulls him to the pond. + +"No, Sara. It is dangerous. The ice can break. We can fall in the water. The water is cold. We can get sick," Tom says. He tries to stop Sara. + +But Sara does not listen. She walks on the ice. She taps the ice with her foot. She laughs. "See, Tom. It is safe. The ice is strong. You can do it too," she says. + +Tom is still scared. But he does not want to make Sara sad. He walks on the ice too. He taps the ice with his foot. He does not laugh. He is nervous. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud crack. The ice breaks. Sara and Tom fall in the water. They scream. The water is cold. They are wet. They are scared. They try to swim. But they are too small. They cannot reach the shore. They cannot breathe. They sink. They die. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a blue ball and Ben had a red car. They were having fun, but they also made a lot of noise. + +"Please, be quiet, children," their mom said. "I have to make an order on the phone. It is very important." + +Lily and Ben nodded, but they did not stop playing. They just whispered to each other. + +"Let's play hide and seek," Ben said. + +"OK, you hide and I seek," Lily said. + +Ben ran to the kitchen and hid behind the curtains. Lily counted to ten and then looked for him. + +"Where are you, Ben?" she called. "I can't find you." + +She checked under the sofa, behind the door, in the closet, but she did not see Ben. + +"Ben, where are you?" she repeated. "This is not funny." + +She went to the kitchen and saw the curtains moving. She pulled them and expected to see Ben, but he was not there. Instead, she saw a big window and a blue sky. + +"Ben, did you disappear?" she gasped. + +She heard a giggle from behind her. She turned around and saw Ben hiding under the table. + +"Got you!" he said. "I tricked you. I moved from the curtains to the table when you were not looking." + +Lily was not happy. She felt angry and scared. + +"That was not nice, Ben," she said. "You made me think you were gone. Don't do that again." + +She grabbed her blue ball and went back to the living room. She did not want to play with Ben anymore. + +Ben felt sorry. He did not mean to upset Lily. He just wanted to have fun. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "I was just joking. Please, come back and play with me." + +He followed her to the living room and gave her a hug. He also gave her his red car. + +"Here, you can have my car," he said. "I like your blue ball better. Can we share?" + +Lily smiled. She forgave Ben. She liked his car and his ball. + +"OK, we can share," she said. "But no more tricks, OK?" + +"OK, no more tricks," Ben said. + +They hugged again and played nicely. Their mom finished her order and came to see them. + +"Good job, children," she said. "You are very quiet and kind. I'm proud of you." + +She gave them a kiss and a cookie. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a big box in the corner. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Ben says. He pulls the tape and lifts the lid. He sees something shiny and long. "Wow, look at this!" + +Lily comes closer and looks inside. She sees strings and a hole. "What is it?" she asks. + +Ben picks it up and holds it. "It's a guitar!" he says. "Daddy plays guitar. He makes music with it." + +Lily wants to try it too. She reaches for the guitar. "Can I hold it?" she asks. + +Ben nods and gives it to her. She puts it on her lap and strums the strings. They make a loud noise. "It sounds funny!" she says. + +Ben laughs. "You have to be gentle. And you have to use your fingers like this." He shows her how to make different sounds. + +Lily tries to copy him. She likes the guitar. It is flexible. She can bend it and twist it. She makes up a song. "I love guitar, guitar is fun, guitar is flexible, flexible, flexible!" + +Ben joins her. He sings along. "I love guitar, guitar is fun, guitar is flexible, flexible, flexible!" + +They sing and play until mommy comes. She smiles and claps. "You are very good!" she says. "Do you want to learn more?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They love guitar. They wonder what other songs they can make. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They see their shadows on the grass. They wave at their shadows and laugh. + +"Look, my shadow is big and tall!" Tom says. + +"My shadow is small and cute!" Lily says. + +They run and jump and make their shadows do the same. They have fun with their shadows. + +But then a cloud covers the sun. Their shadows disappear. Tom and Lily are sad. + +"Where did our shadows go?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are hiding." Lily says. + +They look around the park. They can't find their shadows. + +"Maybe they are silly and went to another place." Tom says. + +"Maybe they are scared and ran away." Lily says. + +They feel lonely without their shadows. + +But then the cloud moves away. The sun comes back. Their shadows come back too. Tom and Lily are happy. + +"Hello, shadows! We missed you!" Tom says. + +"Welcome back, shadows! We love you!" Lily says. + +They hug their shadows and smile. They play with their shadows again. They are not sad anymore. +Jenny and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they did not like to put them away. They left them on the floor, on the bed, on the table, and everywhere. Their mom was not happy. She said, "Jenny and Tom, you need to be organized. You need to put your toys in the right places. If you don't, you will lose them or break them." + +But Jenny and Tom did not listen. They said, "We don't want to be organized. We want to play. It is fun to have toys everywhere." They kept playing and making a mess. + +One day, their mom had to go to the store. She said, "Jenny and Tom, I will be back soon. Please be good and don't touch anything you are not supposed to." She left them with their dad, who was busy working on his laptop. + +Jenny and Tom were bored. They looked around the house and saw the dishwasher. They had never seen it before. They wondered what it was. They opened it and saw many plates and cups and spoons. They thought they were toys. They took them out and started to play with them. They pretended they were having a tea party. They filled the cups with water and poured it on the plates. They made a big splash. + +They did not know that the dishwasher was not a toy. It was a machine that cleaned the dishes. It had soap and hot water inside. It was not safe to play with. They did not know that they were making a big mess. They did not know that they were wasting water and soap. They did not know that they were breaking the dishes. + +Their dad heard the noise and came to see what was going on. He saw Jenny and Tom playing with the dishes and the water. He saw the broken plates and the spilled soap. He was very angry. He said, "Jenny and Tom, what are you doing? You are not supposed to play with the dishwasher. You are making a big mess. You are wasting water and soap. You are breaking the dishes. You are in big trouble." + +Jenny and Tom were scared. They realized they had done something bad. They said, "We are sorry, dad. We did not know. We thought they were toys. We wanted to have fun." + +Their dad said, "They are not toys. They are dishes. They are for eating and drinking. They are not for playing. You need to be careful and respectful. You need to ask before you touch something you don't know. You need to be organized and put things back where they belong. You need to learn from your mistake." + +He made them clean up the mess. He made them bathe to wash off the soap and water. He made them apologize to their mom when she came back. He made them promise to be more organized and responsible. + +Jenny and Tom felt sorry and ashamed. They learned their lesson. They said, "We are sorry, mom and dad. We will be more organized and responsible. We will not play with the dishwasher again. We will put our toys away. We will ask before we touch something we don't know. We will be good." + +Their mom and dad forgave them. They hugged them and said, "We love you, Jenny and Tom. We are glad you learned your lesson. We are proud of you for being honest and sorry. We hope you will be more organized and responsible from now on." + +Jenny and Tom nodded and smiled. They felt happy and loved. They decided to be more organized and responsible. They decided to play with their toys in the right way. They decided to listen to their mom and dad. They decided to be good. +Lily and Ben wanted to go to the zoo. They asked Mom and Dad for tickets. Mom and Dad said yes, but they had to be good and listen. Lily and Ben were happy and said thank you. + +They got in the car and drove to the zoo. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. They liked the animals and wanted to see more. They saw a sign that said "Shrink Ray". They were curious and nosy. They wanted to see what it was. + +They sneaked away from Mom and Dad and went to the Shrink Ray. They saw a big machine with a red button. They thought it looked fun. They pushed the button and the machine made a loud noise. They felt funny and small. They looked at each other and saw that they had shrunk. They were scared and sorry. + +They heard Mom and Dad calling their names. They tried to shout, but their voices were tiny. They saw a big foot coming towards them. It was Mom. She saw them and picked them up. She was surprised and worried. She took them to the zoo doctor. The zoo doctor said they had to go back to the Shrink Ray and push the button again. He said it would make them big again. + +They went back to the Shrink Ray and pushed the button. The machine made another loud noise. They felt normal and big. They looked at each other and saw that they had grown. They were happy and relieved. They hugged Mom and Dad and said sorry. Mom and Dad said they were glad they were okay, but they had to be careful and not be nosy. Lily and Ben said they learned their lesson and they would not be nosy again. They said they still liked the zoo, but they liked being big more. +Lily and Tom went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. Lily liked the birds best. She admired their colors and songs. She wanted to touch them and play with them. + +"Mom, can I have a bird?" Lily asked. + +"No, dear, birds are not pets. They belong in the wild, not in a cage," Mom said. + +"But they are so pretty and nice. I would be kind to them. I would feed them and sing to them," Lily said. + +Tom did not like the birds. He thought they were noisy and boring. He liked the snakes best. He admired their scales and tongues. He wanted to hold them and scare them. + +"Mom, can I have a snake?" Tom asked. + +"No, dear, snakes are not pets. They belong in the wild, not in a cage," Mom said. + +"But they are so cool and fun. I would be kind to them. I would give them water and toys," Tom said. + +Lily and Tom started to argue. They both wanted a different animal. They both thought their animal was better. They did not listen to each other or to Mom. + +"Stop, children, stop. You are making too much noise. You are bothering the animals and the people. You should be kind to everyone, not just to the animals you like," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They did not want to be mean. They wanted to be kind. They said sorry to each other and to Mom. They decided to admire all the animals, even the ones they did not like. They learned that everyone is different and special. They had a good day at the zoo. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big animal with a horn on its nose. It was a rhinoceros. They wanted to learn more about it. + +"Hello, rhinoceros," Tom said. "Can we be your friends?" + +The rhinoceros did not answer. It looked angry. It made a loud noise and ran towards them. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom shouted. "The rhinoceros is mad at us!" + +They ran away from the rhinoceros. They hid behind a tree. They were scared. + +"Why is the rhinoceros so mean?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it does not like us. Maybe it is lonely. Maybe it is hungry." + +They saw a man with a hat and a bag. He was a zookeeper. He came to the rhinoceros. He gave it some food. He talked to it softly. + +"Hello, Remy," the zookeeper said. "You are a good rhinoceros. I am sorry you are bored. I have a surprise for you. I have a new friend for you. She is a rhinoceros too. She is coming tomorrow. You will like her. She is very nice." + +The rhinoceros ate the food. It calmed down. It nodded its head. + +Tom and Lily came out from behind the tree. They were curious. + +"Excuse me, sir," Tom said. "Can we learn about the rhinoceros?" + +The zookeeper smiled. He was kind. + +"Of course, you can," he said. "The rhinoceros is a very special animal. It has a thick skin and a strong horn. It can run fast and swim well. It likes to eat grass and leaves. It is not bitter. It is just shy. It needs love and care. Do you want to pet it?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were brave. They went to the rhinoceros. They touched its skin. It was rough. They stroked its horn. It was smooth. They looked into its eyes. They were gentle. + +"Hello, Remy," they said. "We are sorry we scared you. We want to be your friends. You are a very cool rhinoceros." + +The rhinoceros smiled. It liked them. It made a happy noise. It licked their faces. + +Tom and Lily laughed. They learned a lot about the rhinoceros. They learned that it was not bitter. It was sweet. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garage. They liked to pretend they were different things. Tom said, "I want to become a lion. Roar!" He put on a furry coat and a hat with ears. Lily said, "I want to become a princess. Look at my dress!" She wore a pink skirt and a crown. + +They had fun making noises and acting out their roles. But then they heard their mom calling them. "Tom, Lily, time for lunch!" Mom said. Tom and Lily ran to the door. But they forgot to take off their costumes. + +Mom saw them and smiled. "Wow, you look amazing!" she said. "What are you today?" Tom and Lily told her their names. "I'm Lion Tom and this is Princess Lily," Tom said. Mom nodded. "That's very creative. But do you know what I like best about you?" she asked. + +Tom and Lily shook their heads. Mom hugged them and said, "I like that you are honest and kind. You always tell me the truth and you share with each other. That's what makes you special, no matter what you become." Tom and Lily smiled and said, "We love you, Mom." They gave her a kiss and went to have lunch. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the park. The box has a sign on it. The sign says: "This is mine. Do not touch. Tom." + +"Who is Tom?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe he lives here," Ben says. + +They look at the box. It has many holes. They see light inside. They hear noises. + +"Maybe there are animals in the box. I want to see them," Anna says. + +"No, we can't. The sign says do not touch. Tom will be mad," Ben says. + +But Anna does not listen. She opens the box. Out come many birds. They are colorful and loud. They fly away. + +"Oh no! What have you done?" Ben says. + +Anna is scared. She hears a voice. + +"Hey! Who opened my box? Who let my birds go?" It is Tom. He is big and angry. + +Anna and Ben run away. They are sorry. They hope Tom will find his birds. They hope he will not be mad. They learn to read signs and respect names. +Tommy loved his dog Spot. Spot was a big, light dog with black spots. Tommy and Spot liked to play in the yard. They ran, jumped, and barked. + +One day, Tommy saw a mean cat in the yard. The cat hissed and scratched at Spot. Spot yelped and ran away. Tommy was angry. He picked up a stick and threw it at the cat. The cat dodged the stick and ran up a tree. + +"Go away, cat!" Tommy shouted. "You are bad! You made Spot suffer!" + +The cat looked down at Tommy and meowed. It did not care. It liked to bother dogs. + +Tommy ran to Spot and hugged him. He checked his fur for wounds. He saw a small cut on Spot's ear. He felt sorry for Spot. + +"It's okay, Spot," Tommy said. "I will make you feel better. I will give you a treat and a band-aid. You are a good dog. I love you." + +Spot licked Tommy's face. He wagged his tail. He loved Tommy too. He forgot about the cat. He was happy. +Tim and Sam like to play sport. They have a ball and a bat. They play in the park. They hit the ball and run. They have fun. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He sees Tim and Sam. He wants their ball and bat. He runs to them and says, "Give me your ball and bat. They are mine now." He tries to steal them. + +Tim and Sam are scared. They say, "No, they are ours. We got them for our birthday. Please go away." They hold their ball and bat tight. + +The big boy is angry. He pushes Tim and Sam. He grabs their ball and bat. He laughs and runs away. + +Tim and Sam are sad. They cry. They want their ball and bat back. They do not know what to do. + +A man sees what happens. He is in the park with his dog. He is kind. He says to Tim and Sam, "Don't cry. I saw what the big boy did. He was very bad. I will help you get your ball and bat back." + +He calls his dog. His dog is fast and smart. He says to his dog, "Go, fetch the ball and bat. Bring them back to Tim and Sam." He points to the big boy. + +The dog runs after the big boy. He barks loud. He scares the big boy. He bites the big boy's leg. He makes the big boy drop the ball and bat. He picks them up with his mouth. He runs back to Tim and Sam. + +Tim and Sam are happy. They see their ball and bat. They hug the dog. They say, "Thank you, dog. You are a good dog. You saved our ball and bat." + +The man smiles. He says, "You are welcome, Tim and Sam. I am glad you have your ball and bat back. You can play sport again. Be careful of the big boy. He is not nice." + +Tim and Sam are grateful. They say, "Thank you, man. You are a good man. You helped us a lot. We will be careful. We will play sport with you and your dog." + +The man nods. He says, "That sounds good. Let's play sport together. We can have fun." + +They play sport in the park. They hit the ball and run. They have fun. +Lily and Sam went to the park with Mom. They saw many flowers in the park. Lily liked the red flowers. She said, "Mom, can we buy some red flowers?" + +Mom said, "Those are poppies, Lily. They are very pretty, but we cannot buy them. They belong to the park. We can only look at them and smell them." + +Sam did not like the red flowers. He said, "Poppies are boring. I want to buy a balloon. Balloons are fun and colorful." + +Mom said, "Okay, Sam. We can buy a balloon for you. But you have to be careful with it. Do not let it fly away or pop." + +They went to the balloon seller. He had many balloons of different colors and shapes. Sam chose a blue balloon that looked like a fish. He gave some money to the balloon seller and took the balloon. + +Lily said, "Sam, can I hold your balloon for a moment? I want to see how it feels." + +Sam said, "No, Lily. This is my balloon. You cannot touch it. You are ignorant. You do not know anything about balloons." + +Lily felt sad. She said, "Sam, you are mean. You do not know how to share. You are ignorant. You do not know anything about poppies." + +Mom heard them. She said, "Lily and Sam, stop fighting. You are both ignorant. You do not know how to be kind and respectful. You have to learn to appreciate and share what you have. Poppies and balloons are both beautiful and special. But they are not as important as love and friendship." +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Tom wanted to go first, but Lily was faster. She climbed up the ladder and slid down with a smile. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Tom shouted. "I wanted to go first!" + +He was angry and grabbed Lily's hair. Lily cried and pushed him away. + +"Ow, that hurts!" she said. "You are mean!" + +A lady who was sitting on a bench saw them. She came over and spoke to them. + +"Why are you fighting?" she asked. "You should share and be kind to each other." + +Tom and Lily looked at the lady. She had a nice face and a plastic bag in her hand. They saw some cookies and juice in the bag. + +"Who are you?" Tom asked. + +"I'm Mrs. Lee. I live near the park. I come here every day to feed the birds and enjoy the sun. Do you want some cookies and juice?" she offered. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They liked cookies and juice. They followed Mrs. Lee to the bench and sat down. She gave them each a cookie and a cup of juice. + +"Thank you, Mrs. Lee," they said. + +"You're welcome, children. But remember, you have to be nice to each other. Fighting is not good. It makes you and others unhappy. Sharing and being kind is good. It makes you and others happy. Do you understand?" she said. + +Tom and Lily thought about what she said. They realized she was right. They felt sorry for hurting each other. + +"Yes, Mrs. Lee. We understand. We're sorry for fighting. We'll share and be kind from now on," they said. + +They hugged each other and smiled. Mrs. Lee smiled too. She was happy to see them make up. + +"That's good, children. I'm glad you learned your lesson. You are very wise. Now, go and have fun. But don't forget to say goodbye to me when you leave," she said. + +Tom and Lily thanked her again and ran back to the slide. They took turns and helped each other. They had a lot of fun. They also made friends with some other children who were playing in the park. They shared their cookies and juice with them. They were happy and so was Mrs. Lee. She watched them with a warm heart. She knew they had learned a valuable lesson. She hoped they would always remember it. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the sun. But they have to put on lotion first. Mom says lotion will protect their skin from getting red and sore. Lily and Ben do not like lotion. It is sticky and smells funny. + +One day, they find a new bottle of lotion in the bathroom. It is pink and has a picture of a strawberry on it. Lily and Ben think it looks tasty. They open the bottle and squeeze some lotion on their fingers. They lick it and make a face. It is not tasty at all. It is bitter and yucky. + +Mom hears them spit and cough. She runs to the bathroom and sees the mess. She is angry and worried. She tells Lily and Ben that lotion is not for eating. It is for rubbing on their skin. She says they could get sick from eating lotion. She makes them drink some water and brush their teeth. + +Lily and Ben are sorry. They say they will not eat lotion again. They hug Mom and say they love her. Mom hugs them back and says she loves them too. She says they can still play outside, but they have to put on the right lotion first. Lily and Ben agree. They put on the lotion and go outside. They have fun in the sun and protect their skin. +One day, Lily and Tom went to the park with their mom. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. Lily and Tom liked to watch the ducks and fish swim and splash. They also liked to throw pebbles into the water and make ripples. + +"Look, mom, I can throw a big pebble!" Tom said. He picked up a round pebble and threw it as hard as he could. The pebble made a loud splash and a big ripple. + +"Wow, Tom, that was a good throw!" mom said. "But be careful not to hit the ducks or the fish. They might get scared or hurt." + +"OK, mom, I will listen to you," Tom said. He looked for another pebble that was smaller and smoother. + +"Can I throw a pebble too, mom?" Lily asked. She was holding a shiny pebble that she found on the ground. It was blue and sparkly. + +"Sure, Lily, you can throw a pebble too," mom said. "But you have to be gentle and aim for the empty space. And don't throw it too far or you might lose it." + +"OK, mom, I will listen to you," Lily said. She tossed the pebble gently into the water. The pebble made a soft splash and a small ripple. + +"Look, mom, I can see my pebble!" Lily said. She pointed to the water where the pebble was sinking slowly. It looked like a star in the sun. + +"That's a beautiful pebble, Lily," mom said. "You have a good eye for finding pretty things." + +Lily and Tom smiled. They were happy to play with the pebbles and the water. They liked to listen to their mom and to the ducks and the fish. They had a fun day at the park. +Lily was playing with her doll when she fell down and hurt her knee. It was red and bleeding and it hurt a lot. She cried and ran to her mom. + +Mom saw Lily's knee and said, "Oh, no, you need a bandage." She took Lily to the bathroom and opened the cabinet. She took out a white bandage with pink flowers on it. She said, "This is a good bandage. It will make your knee feel better." + +She cleaned Lily's knee with some water and put the bandage on it. She kissed Lily and said, "There, all done. You are a brave girl." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. I like the bandage. It is pretty and soft." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "You're welcome, sweetie. Now, do you want to play some more?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please. Can I play with my doll?" Mom said, "Of course you can. But be careful not to fall again, okay?" Lily said, "Okay, Mom. I will be careful." + +Lily and her mom went back to the living room. Lily picked up her doll and said, "Look, doll, you have a bandage too. Mom gave it to you. It is a good bandage. It will make you feel better." She hugged her doll and said, "I love you, doll. And I love Mom. She is the best." +On Tuesday, Ben and Lily went to the park with Mom. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Ben climbed up first and slid down fast. He laughed and said, "This is fun!" + +Lily wanted to slide too, but she saw a bee on the slide. She was scared of bees. She said, "Ben, there is a bee! Don't slide again!" + +Ben did not listen to Lily. He thought she was silly. He said, "I'm not afraid of bees. They are small and buzz. They won't hurt me." + +He climbed up again and slid down. But the bee was angry. It stung Ben on his nose. Ben cried and said, "Ow, ow, ow! It hurts!" + +Mom heard Ben and ran to him. She saw the bee and the red spot on his nose. She said, "Oh, poor Ben. You have a bee sting. We need to go home and put some ice on it." + +She picked up Ben and hugged him. She said, "Lily, you were a good sister. You tried to warn Ben. But he did not listen. He was spoiled and did not care about the bee." + +Lily felt sorry for Ben. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I hope you feel better soon." + +Mom said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a kind and smart girl. Next time, Ben, you should listen to your sister. She knows some things that you don't." +Lila and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They saw a big animal with horns and a ring in its nose. It was a bull. The bull was eating grass and looked peaceful. + +"Can we play with the bull?" Lila asked Ben. + +"I don't know. He seems nice, but maybe he is not. He is very big and strong. He might hurt us or our ball." Ben said. + +They decided to stay away from the bull and play on the other side of the park. They found a slide and a swing and had fun. They forgot about the bull. + +But the bull did not forget about them. He saw their ball and wanted to play with it too. He ran towards the ball and kicked it with his hoof. The ball flew high in the air and landed on a tree. The bull tried to reach the ball, but he could not. He mooed loudly and shook his head. + +Lila and Ben heard the noise and looked at the bull. They saw their ball on the tree and felt sad. + +"Hey, that's our ball! You can't take our ball!" Lila shouted at the bull. + +The bull looked at Lila and Ben and snorted. He did not care. He wanted the ball. + +Lila and Ben did not know what to do. They were scared of the bull and wanted their ball back. They wished the bull was peaceful again. +Sam and Ben liked to sort their toys. They had many toys of different shapes and colors. They put the cars in one box, the balls in another, and the blocks in a big bag. They liked to make towers and bridges with the blocks. + +One day, they decided to make a temple with the blocks. They saw a picture of a temple in a book. It was very big and had many parts. They wanted to make their temple look like the picture. They took out all the blocks from the bag and started to sort them by size and color. + +They worked hard and had fun. They made the base, the walls, the roof, and the door of the temple. They used the biggest blocks for the base, the red blocks for the walls, the yellow blocks for the roof, and the blue block for the door. They were very proud of their temple. + +But they forgot one thing. They forgot to put away their other toys. The cars and the balls were still on the floor. And their little sister, Lily, was crawling around. She saw the shiny cars and the bouncy balls. She wanted to play with them. + +She crawled to the cars and the balls. She grabbed them and threw them. She laughed and clapped. But some of the cars and the balls hit the temple. The temple shook and wobbled. Some of the blocks fell down. Sam and Ben heard the noise and turned around. They saw their temple falling apart. They saw Lily smiling and playing. They were very angry and sad. + +They shouted at Lily. They told her to stop. They told her she was bad. They ran to their temple and tried to fix it. But it was too late. The temple was broken. They cried and hugged each other. They wished they had put away their other toys. They learned a hard lesson. They learned to be careful and tidy. They learned to share and forgive. They learned that their temple was not ordinary. It was special. +Ben was a bunny who loved to hop. He hopped all over the meadow, looking for nuts to eat. He liked nuts very much. They were tasty and crunchy. + +One day, he saw a big, shiny nut on a tree. It was the most attractive nut he had ever seen. He wanted it very much. He hopped closer to the tree and said, "Hello, nut. You are so pretty. Can I have you?" + +The nut did not answer. It was not a real nut. It was a trap. A hunter had put it there to catch bunnies. He was hiding behind a bush, waiting for Ben to come closer. + +Ben did not know that. He hopped closer and closer to the nut. He reached out his paw to touch it. But before he could, he heard a loud snap. A metal ring closed around his neck. He was caught. He felt scared and sad. + +"Help! Help!" he cried. "Let me go!" + +The hunter came out of his hiding place. He smiled and said, "Gotcha, you silly bunny. You fell for my trick. You should not be so greedy and foolish. You should be happy with what you have." + +He picked up Ben and put him in a cage. He took him away from the meadow. Ben never saw his home or his friends again. + +The moral of the story is: Do not be greedy and foolish. Be happy with what you have. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play games. They had many toys, but their favorite was a set of medals. The medals were shiny and had different colors and shapes. Tom and Sam pretended they were heroes who won the medals for doing brave things. + +One day, they decided to play a game of number. They took turns to count how many medals they had and compare them. Tom had six medals and Sam had five. Tom said, "I have more medals than you. I am the best hero." Sam said, "No, you are not. You only have one more medal. That is not fair. Give me one of your medals." + +Tom did not want to share his medals. He said, "No, these are my medals. I earned them. You have to find your own." Sam was angry and sad. He said, "You are a mean brother. You do not care about me. I will not play with you anymore." He ran away to his room and slammed the door. + +Tom felt lonely and sorry. He looked at his medals and realized they were not fun without Sam. He missed his brother and wanted to make up with him. He thought of a way to show Sam he loved him. He took one of his medals and went to Sam's room. He knocked on the door and said, "Sam, can I come in? I have something for you." + +Sam opened the door and saw Tom holding a medal. He said, "What is that?" Tom said, "This is a medal for you. It is the most special medal of all. It is the medal of brotherhood. It means we are always friends and we share everything. I am sorry I was mean to you. Will you forgive me?" Sam smiled and hugged Tom. He said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother. I forgive you. I love you." They put the medal of brotherhood around their necks and went to play together. + +They showed their medals to their elderly grandma, who lived with them. She was proud of them and said, "You are very lucky to have each other. You are both heroes in my eyes. You have learned a valuable lesson today. The number of medals does not matter. What matters is the love in your hearts." Tom and Sam agreed and said, "We love you, grandma." They gave her a big kiss and a medal of gratitude. +Lily was a girl who liked to buy things. She had many toys, books, and clothes. She always wanted more. She did not like to share or give away her things. She thought they were all very nice and special. + +One day, Lily saw a big, shiny bike in the shop. She wanted it very much. She asked her mom to buy it for her. Her mom said no. She said the bike was too expensive and Lily had enough things. Lily was angry and sad. She said she would save her money and buy it herself. + +Lily did not have much money. She only got some from her mom and dad when she did good things. She decided to sell some of her things to get more money. She put them in a box and went to the park. She hoped someone would buy them. + +But no one wanted to buy Lily's things. They were old and smelly. They had dirt, stains, and tears. They looked like trash. Lily did not take good care of her things. She did not wash them, fix them, or play with them. She only wanted new things. + +Lily was sad and confused. She did not understand why no one liked her things. She thought they were nice and special. She looked at the box and saw how bad they were. She felt ashamed and sorry. She wished she had been more careful and kind with her things. + +She learned a lesson that day. She learned that things are not only nice because of their price. They are nice because of how you treat them and use them. She learned that having many things is not as good as having few things that you love and share. She learned that being greedy and selfish is not good for her or others. She decided to change her ways and be more happy and generous. +Tom was a bad boy. He liked to touch things that were not his. He saw a cane in the park. The cane belonged to an old man. The old man was bald and had a white beard. He sat on a bench and fed the birds. + +Tom wanted the cane. He thought it was a stick. He ran to the bench and grabbed the cane. He pulled it hard. The old man shouted, "Hey, stop! That's mine!" + +Tom did not listen. He ran away with the cane. He laughed and waved it in the air. He did not see the big dog. The big dog was angry. It barked and chased Tom. Tom was scared. He dropped the cane and tried to run. But it was too late. The big dog bit Tom on the leg. Tom cried and screamed. He was hurt and sorry. + +The old man heard Tom. He picked up his cane and walked to him. He saw the blood and the bite. He felt sorry for Tom. He said, "You should not touch things that are not yours. You should say sorry and ask first. Now you are in trouble. Where is your mom?" + +Tom did not answer. He was too sad and ashamed. He wished he had not touched the cane. He wished he had been a good boy. +Sara and Ben were playing in the field. They liked to run and jump and pick flowers. They saw a big tree with red apples. Sara wanted to eat an apple, but she was too small to reach them. + +"Ben, can you help me get an apple?" Sara asked. + +"OK, Sara. I will try. You wait here and be patient," Ben said. He climbed the tree and looked for a good apple. He found one and pulled it hard. But the apple was too big and heavy. It fell on Ben's head and made him cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow! That hurts!" Ben shouted. + +Sara heard Ben's cry and ran to the tree. She saw Ben on the ground with a big bump on his head. She felt sorry for him and hugged him. + +"Ben, are you OK? I'm sorry you got hurt. Here, have this apple. It's for you," Sara said. She gave him the apple that fell on his head. + +Ben smiled and took the apple. He thanked Sara and gave her a kiss. He felt better and stopped crying. + +"Thank you, Sara. You are a good friend. Do you want to share this apple with me?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, Ben. I would like that. You are a good friend, too. Let's eat this apple and then play some more," Sara said. + +They ate the apple and then played some more in the field. They were happy and forgot about the bump. They had fun until it was time to go home. +Sara and Tom were playing on the beach. They liked to find shells and make patterns in the sand. Sara found a big shell that was shiny and pink. She was very happy and showed it to Tom. + +"Wow, that is a pretty shell!" Tom said. "Can I see it?" + +Sara nodded and gave him the shell. Tom looked at it and smiled. He liked it too. He wanted to keep it for himself. He had an idea. + +"Hey, Sara, do you want to see something cool?" he asked. "Follow me, I will lead you to a secret place." + +Sara was curious and followed Tom. Tom led her to a big rock that was far from the water. He told her to look behind the rock. There was nothing there. + +"Where is the cool thing?" Sara asked. + +Tom did not answer. He ran away with the shell. He was not honest. He lied to Sara and took her shell. + +Sara was sad and angry. She cried and looked for Tom. She saw him hiding behind a palm tree. She ran to him and shouted. + +"Tom, give me back my shell! You are not nice! You are not my friend!" + +Tom felt bad. He saw that Sara was hurt. He realized that he was wrong. He was sorry. + +"Sara, I am sorry. I was selfish. I lied to you and took your shell. Here, take it back. It is yours. You are nice. You are my friend." + +Sara stopped crying. She took the shell and looked at Tom. She saw that he was honest. He said sorry and gave her back the shell. She forgave him. + +"Tom, thank you. I am glad you are sorry. I forgive you. You are nice. You are my friend." + +Sara and Tom hugged and smiled. They learned a lesson. They learned to be honest and share. They learned to be good friends. They went back to the beach and played with the shells. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. One day, they decided to make soup for their mom, who was sick in bed. They took a big pot and filled it with water, carrots, potatoes, and salt. They put the pot on the stove and turned it on. + +"Mom will love our soup!" Tom said. + +"Yes, she will!" Lily said. "But we have to wait for it to boil." + +They sat on the floor and played with their toys while the soup cooked. They were very quiet, so they would not disturb their mom. + +But then, they heard a loud noise from the stove. They looked up and saw that the soup was bubbling over and making a mess. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Lily cried. "The soup is too hot!" + +They ran to the stove and tried to turn it off. But they were too small and could not reach the knob. They started to cry and call for their mom. + +Mom heard their cries and got out of bed. She saw the soup spilling over and the twins crying. She quickly turned off the stove and cleaned up the mess. She hugged Tom and Lily and thanked them for their soup. + +"I'm sorry, Mom," Tom said. "We wanted to make you soup, but we made a mess." + +"It's okay, Tom," Mom said. "It was very sweet of you to try. But next time, you have to ask me before you use the stove. It can be very dangerous." + +"I'm sorry, Mom," Lily said. "We didn't mean to disturb you. We wanted to make you happy." + +"It's okay, Lily," Mom said. "You did make me happy. You are very kind and thoughtful. But next time, you have to be careful and listen to me. I know what is best for you." + +Mom took the pot of soup and poured some into a bowl. She tasted it and smiled. + +"Your soup is very good," Mom said. "You did a great job. Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Lily said. + +Mom gave them each a bowl of soup and a spoon. They sat on the couch and ate their soup with Mom. They felt warm and cozy. + +"Mom, we love you," Tom and Lily said. + +"I love you too, my fair twins," Mom said. +Lily likes to number things. She counts her fingers, her toes, her toys, and her books. She likes to number everything she sees. + +One day, Lily goes to the park with her mom. She sees a lot of grass. She runs to the grass and starts to number it. She says, "One, two, three, four, five..." She picks up some grass and holds it in her hand. + +She sees a rabbit on the grass. The rabbit is fast. It hops and runs and jumps. Lily wants to number the rabbit. She says, "Six, seven, eight, nine, ten..." She runs after the rabbit and tries to catch it. + +But the rabbit is too fast for Lily. It runs away and hides in a hole. Lily can't see the rabbit anymore. She is sad. She says, "Where is the rabbit? I want to number the rabbit." + +Her mom comes to her and hugs her. She says, "Don't be sad, Lily. The rabbit is shy. It doesn't like to be numbered. It likes to be free. Why don't you number something else? Look, there are some flowers on the grass. They are pretty and colorful. Do you want to number the flowers?" + +Lily smiles and nods. She says, "Yes, I want to number the flowers. They are nice and smell good." She goes to the flowers and starts to number them. She says, "One, two, three, four, five..." She is happy again. She likes to number things. +Sara and Ben liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two coal eyes. They said hello to the snowman and hugged him. + +But then it was time to go home. Mama called them from the door. She said it was cold and dark and they had to leave. Sara and Ben did not want to leave. They wanted to stay with the snowman. They said he would be lonely and sad. + +Mama said the snowman would be fine. She said he had a hat and a scarf to keep him warm. She said he had a carrot and coal to eat. She said he had the stars and the moon to keep him company. She said they could come back tomorrow and play with him again. + +Sara and Ben said goodbye to the snowman. They gave him one more hug and a kiss. They told him they loved him and they would see him soon. They followed Mama to the house. They took off their boots and coats and gloves. They drank hot cocoa and ate cookies. They felt warm and comfortable. They smiled and said thank you to Mama. They went to bed and dreamed of the snowman. +Anna and Ben like to play in the garden. They see a big bush with red flowers. They want to smell the flowers, but the bush has sharp thorns. + +"Be careful, Ben," Anna says. "The thorns can hurt you." + +Ben nods, but he is curious. He reaches for a flower, but he pricks his finger. He cries out in pain. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he says. "My finger is bleeding!" + +Anna hears him and runs to him. She sees his finger and feels sorry for him. + +"Don't cry, Ben," she says. "I will help you." + +She takes him to the house and asks Mom for a band-aid. Mom cleans his finger and puts the band-aid on it. She kisses his finger and hugs him. + +"There, there," she says. "You will be fine." + +Ben stops crying and smiles. He thanks Mom and Anna. + +"Thank you, Mom," he says. "Thank you, Anna. You are a good sister." + +Anna smiles too. She is happy to help her brother. + +They go back to the garden and play with their toys. They stay away from the bush with the red flowers. They are careful and have fun. +Anna was scared. She had a bad dream. A big monster chased her in the dark. She woke up and cried. She wanted her mom. + +Mom heard Anna cry. She ran to her room. She hugged Anna and said, "It's okay, sweetie. You had a nightmare. A nightmare is a bad dream that makes you feel scared. But it's not real. It's only in your head." + +Anna sniffled and said, "But the monster was so big and mean. It wanted to eat me." + +Mom said, "I know, honey. But the monster can't hurt you. It's gone now. You are safe with me. I love you very much. Do you want me to explain how to make the nightmares go away?" + +Anna nodded. She wanted to feel better. + +Mom said, "Okay, listen. When you have a nightmare, you can do three things. One, you can tell yourself that it's not real and that you are brave. Two, you can think of something happy and nice, like your favorite toy or your best friend. Three, you can ask me or dad to come and cuddle you and sing you a song. Do you think you can do that?" + +Anna said, "Yes, mom. I can do that. Thank you for explaining. Can you cuddle me and sing me a song now?" + +Mom said, "Of course, my love. Let's cuddle and sing. And then you can sleep again. And have sweet dreams." +Lila was a proud girl who liked to wear her red dress and her shiny shoes. She wanted to show them to her friend Max, who lived next door. She ran to his house and knocked on the door. + +"Hi, Lila!" Max said, opening the door. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, please!" Lila said. "Look at my dress and my shoes. Aren't they pretty?" + +"They are very pretty," Max said. "But do you want to see something even prettier?" + +"What is it?" Lila asked, curious. + +Max led her to his backyard, where he had a big cage with a colorful parrot inside. The parrot had feathers of blue, green, yellow and red. It looked at Lila and Max with bright eyes. + +"Wow!" Lila said. "What is his name?" + +"His name is Coco," Max said. "He can talk, too. Watch this. Coco, say hello to Lila." + +"Hello, Lila!" Coco said, in a clear voice. + +"Hello, Coco!" Lila said, amazed. "You are a smart parrot!" + +"Thank you, thank you!" Coco said, flapping his wings. + +Lila and Max laughed and clapped. They decided to play with Coco for a while. They taught him some new words, like "banana" and "flower". Coco repeated them happily. + +But then, Lila got too excited and wanted to touch Coco. She reached out her hand to the cage, but she stumbled on a rock and fell down. She scraped her knee and started to cry. + +"Ouch, ouch!" Coco said, copying her. + +Lila felt a sharp pain in her knee and a tear in her dress. She looked at her shoes and saw that they were dirty. She felt sad and angry. + +"Bad parrot!" she shouted at Coco. "You made me fall!" + +"No, no!" Coco said. "I didn't do anything!" + +Max ran to Lila and helped her up. He saw that she was hurt and he felt sorry for her. + +"Lila, are you okay?" he asked. "I'm sorry you fell. It was an accident. Coco didn't mean to make you fall. He was just talking to you." + +Lila sniffed and wiped her tears. She looked at Coco and saw that he looked scared and sad, too. He hid in a corner of the cage and said nothing. + +Lila realized that she was wrong to blame Coco. He was a nice parrot who wanted to be her friend. She felt sorry for him, too. + +"Lila, do you want to say sorry to Coco?" Max asked. "He might feel better if you do." + +Lila nodded and walked to the cage. She smiled at Coco and said: + +"I'm sorry, Coco. You are a good parrot. I like you." + +Coco peeked out of the corner and smiled back. He said: + +"I'm sorry, Lila. You are a nice girl. I like you, too." + +Lila and Coco hugged through the bars of the cage. Max smiled and hugged them both. They were all happy again. + +The End. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play with balls. They had many balls of different colors and sizes. They liked to throw the balls to each other and catch them. They also liked to throw the balls at targets, like cans and bottles. They had fun with their balls. + +One day, they saw a big ball in the park. It was red and shiny and had a star on it. They wanted to play with it. They ran to the ball and picked it up. It was heavy and hard. They tried to throw it to each other, but it was too tough. They could not catch it. It hurt their hands and arms. They tried to throw it at targets, but it was too tough. They could not hit them. It bounced off and rolled away. They were not happy with the ball. + +They saw a boy in the park who had a small ball. It was blue and soft and had a smiley face on it. He was playing with it by himself. He threw it in the air and caught it. He threw it at a hoop and made it. He looked happy with his ball. + +Tim and Kim decided to ask the boy if they could trade their big ball for his small ball. The boy agreed. He gave them his small ball and took their big ball. He thanked them and left. + +Tim and Kim played with the small ball. They threw it to each other and caught it. They threw it at targets and hit them. They had fun with their ball. They learned that bigger is not always better. Sometimes, smaller is more fun. They had success with their ball. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a ball and a teddy bear. They throw the ball and catch it. They hug the teddy bear and make it talk. + +"Hello, I am Teddy. I like to play with you," Ben says, making the teddy bear's voice. + +"Hello, Teddy. We like to play with you too," Anna says, smiling. + +They hear a loud noise. It is a big dog. It barks and runs towards them. It has sharp teeth and a long tail. Anna and Ben are scared. They drop the ball and the teddy bear. They run to the house. + +"Help, help! There is a big dog!" they shout. + +Mama and Papa hear them. They come out of the house. They see the big dog. It is not a bad dog. It is their neighbor's dog. It is friendly. It just wants to play. + +"Shh, shh, it's okay. The dog is not going to hurt you. He is a good dog. His name is Spot," Mama says, holding Anna and Ben. + +"Spot, come here, boy. Sorry, he escaped from the yard. He likes to chase balls and toys," the neighbor says, coming to get the dog. + +"Hi, Spot. We are sorry we were scared of you. You are a nice dog. Do you want to play with us?" Anna and Ben say, feeling brave. + +"Sure, he would love to. But first, let's go inside and have some dinner. I brought some cookies for you," the neighbor says, smiling. + +"Yay, cookies! Thank you, neighbor. Come on, Spot. Let's go inside and listen to some stories," Anna and Ben say, picking up the ball and the teddy bear. + +They all go inside and have a happy dinner. They listen to some stories and laugh. They are not scared of the big dog anymore. They are friends. +Lily and Ben are friends who like to swim in the sea. They wear masks and fins to see the fish and the reef. The reef is a big rock with many colors and shapes under the water. Lily and Ben like to look for shells and starfish on the reef. + +One day, they see a big boat near the reef. The boat is making a lot of noise and smoke. Lily and Ben are curious and swim closer to the boat. They see a man on the boat who is holding a big tube. The man puts the tube in the water and pushes a button. The tube makes a loud boom and a lot of bubbles. + +Lily and Ben are scared and swim away from the boat. They see that the reef is hurt by the boom. Some parts of the reef are broken and some fish are floating. The water is dirty and cloudy. Lily and Ben are sad and angry. + +"Hey, you!" Lily shouts at the man on the boat. "What are you doing? You are hurting the reef and the fish!" + +The man looks at Lily and Ben and says, "I am testing the water. I need to see how deep and how hard the reef is. It is my job." + +"But you are making the water dirty and the reef sick!" Ben says. "The reef is not yours to test. It is home for the fish and for us. You should stop and go away!" + +The man shrugs and says, "I don't care. I have to do what I have to do. You kids should mind your own business and leave me alone." + +Lily and Ben are very upset. They swim back to the shore and tell their parents what they saw. Their parents are also upset and call the police. The police come and talk to the man on the boat. They tell him that he is breaking the law and that he has to stop testing the reef. They also tell him that he has to pay for the damage he caused to the reef and the fish. + +Lily and Ben are happy that the police help them. They hope that the reef will heal and that the fish will come back. They promise to take care of the reef and to protect it from bad people. They hug each other and say, "We are friends of the reef!" +Ben and Lily liked to go to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like monkeys, lions, and giraffes. But their favorite animal was the rhinoceros. The rhinoceros was big and gray, with a horn on its nose. It looked strong and funny. + +One day, they went to the zoo and saw something different. The rhinoceros had a baby! The baby was small and brown, with no horn yet. It stayed close to its mom and made cute noises. Ben and Lily were very happy to see the baby rhinoceros. They wanted to touch it and play with it. + +But their mom said no. She said the baby rhinoceros was new and shy, and needed time to grow and learn. She said they had to be quiet and gentle, and not scare the baby or its mom. She said they could come back another day and see how the baby was doing. + +Ben and Lily nodded. They understood. They said goodbye to the rhinoceros and the baby, and went to see other animals. They had fun, but they also thought about the baby rhinoceros. They hoped it would be happy and healthy. + +They decided to return to the zoo soon, and see the baby rhinoceros again. They wanted to be its friends. They thought the baby rhinoceros was different, but also very special. +Tommy was a chubby boy who liked to sing. He sang all day long, in his room, in the garden, in the car. He sang happy songs, sad songs, silly songs. He sang so loud that everyone could hear him. + +But not everyone liked Tommy's songs. His big sister, Lily, was trying to read a book in her room. She did not want to hear Tommy's songs. They made her head hurt. She wanted Tommy to be quiet. + +She went to Tommy's room and said, "Stop singing, Tommy! You disturb me! I want to read my book in peace!" She was very cross. + +Tommy was sad. He liked to sing. He did not want to disturb Lily. He said, "Sorry, Lily. I did not know you were reading. I will sing softer." + +He tried to sing softer, but he still sang. He sang a song about a bird, a song about a dog, a song about a star. He sang so soft that only he could hear him. + +But Lily still heard him. She was very angry. She went to Tommy's room again and said, "Stop singing, Tommy! You still disturb me! I want to read my book in silence!" She was very loud. + +Tommy was scared. He did not like to see Lily angry. He said, "Sorry, Lily. I did not know you still heard me. I will stop singing." + +He stopped singing. He was very quiet. He did not know what to do. He felt bored. He felt lonely. He missed his songs. + +He wished Lily would like his songs. He wished Lily would sing with him. He wished Lily would be nice to him. He wished Lily would be his friend. +Anna and Ben were twins who loved to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big dollhouse that their grandma gave them. The dollhouse had many rooms, furniture, and dolls. It was a luxury that made them very happy. + +One day, their mom said they had to go to the dentist. Anna and Ben did not like the dentist. They had to sit still, open their mouths, and let a stranger poke them with tools. They wanted to stay home and play with their dollhouse. + +"Can we take the dollhouse with us?" Anna asked. + +"No, sweetie, it's too big and heavy. We'll be back soon, don't worry," mom said. + +"But what if someone takes it while we're gone?" Ben said. + +"No one will take it, it's safe in your room. And you can lock the door if you want," mom said. + +Anna and Ben were not convinced. They locked the door and put a sign that said "Keep out!" on it. Then they grabbed their backpacks and followed mom to the car. + +On the way to the dentist, they saw a big truck with a picture of a dollhouse on it. It looked like their dollhouse, but bigger and fancier. It had a pool, a garden, and a slide. It was incredible. + +"Wow, look at that!" Anna said. + +"I want that!" Ben said. + +"Maybe we can ask grandma for it," Anna said. + +They both forgot about their dollhouse at home. They were so excited about the new dollhouse that they did not mention it to mom or the dentist. They only talked about the new dollhouse and how much fun they would have with it. + +When they got home, they ran to their room and unlocked the door. They expected to see their dollhouse, but it was gone. Instead, there was a note that said "Surprise! We took your old dollhouse and gave you a new one. It's in the backyard. Love, grandma and grandpa." + +Anna and Ben could not believe their eyes. They ran to the backyard and saw the new dollhouse. It was the same one they saw on the truck. It was a luxury that made them very happy. They hugged grandma and grandpa and thanked them for the incredible gift. They played with the new dollhouse all day and forgot about the dentist. They were the luckiest twins in the world. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a grill. The grill was for cooking food when it was sunny and warm. Mom and Dad told them not to touch the grill, because it could be hot and hurt them. + +One day, Ben and Sam were bored. They had played on the swing and the slide, but they wanted to do something new. They saw the grill and wondered what it was like. Ben said, "Let's go and look at the grill. Maybe we can make some food." Sam said, "But Mom and Dad said no. They said it was dangerous." Ben said, "Don't be scared. It's not on. It's not hot. Come on, it will be fun." + +Ben and Sam went to the grill and opened the lid. They saw some metal bars and some black stuff. Ben said, "This is where the fire comes from. If we put some wood or paper here, we can make a fire and cook something." Sam said, "But we don't have any food. And we don't know how to cook." Ben said, "We can find something. Look, there are some apples on the tree. And we can use this stick to poke them." Sam said, "OK, but we have to be quick. Mom and Dad will be back soon." + +Ben and Sam picked some apples and put them on the stick. Then they put some paper and wood on the grill and lit a match. They saw a small flame and then a big flame. They were happy and excited. They held the stick over the fire and watched the apples turn brown and soft. They said, "Wow, we are making lovely apple pie. It smells good. We are good cooks." + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was Mom and Dad coming home. They saw the smoke and the fire and ran to the yard. They saw Ben and Sam and the grill and were very angry and scared. They said, "What are you doing? You could have burned the house down. You could have hurt yourselves. You know you are not supposed to touch the grill. It is not a toy. It is for grown-ups only. You are in big trouble." + +Ben and Sam felt bad. They knew they had done something wrong. They said, "We are sorry. We wanted to make apple pie. We thought it would be fun." Mom and Dad said, "We love you, but you have to listen to us. We tell you things for your own safety. The grill is not for playing. It is for cooking. And cooking is not easy. It takes skill and care. You have to learn from us before you can do it by yourself. Now go to your room and think about what you have done." + +Ben and Sam went to their room and thought about what they had done. They realized they had been foolish and disobedient. They wished they had not touched the grill. They wished they had played something else. They learned their lesson. They decided to never touch the grill again. They decided to always listen to Mom and Dad. They decided to be good brothers. +Sam and Mia were twins who liked to explore. One day, they saw a big swamp near their house. They wanted to see what was in it. They put on their boots and hats and went to the swamp. + +"Look, Sam, there are frogs and bugs and plants!" Mia said. She pointed to the water and the mud. "Can we catch some?" + +"Sure, Mia, but be careful. The swamp can be dangerous. We have to stay together and watch out for snakes and alligators." Sam said. He picked up a stick and poked at the water. + +They walked around the swamp, looking for things to catch. They saw a big turtle, a blue heron, and a shiny dragonfly. They were having fun, but they did not notice that they were going too far from their house. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. They turned around and saw a huge alligator. It had big teeth and a long tail. It looked angry and hungry. It was coming towards them. + +"Run, Mia, run!" Sam shouted. He grabbed his sister's hand and ran away from the alligator. They were scared and tired, but they did not stop. They followed a path that led them back to their house. + +They reached their house and slammed the door behind them. They were safe, but they were restless. They could not forget the alligator and the swamp. They hugged each other and told their mom what happened. + +"Wow, Sam and Mia, you had a big adventure today. But you were very brave and smart. You followed the path and stayed together. I'm proud of you." Mom said. She gave them some cookies and milk and kissed them. "But next time, please don't go to the swamp without me. It's too dangerous for you. OK?" + +"OK, Mom. We're sorry. We won't go to the swamp again. We love you." Sam and Mia said. They ate their cookies and milk and felt better. They decided to play with their toys instead of going to the swamp. They were happy and calm. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a wire in the yard. It is long and shiny. Tom wants to play with it. He says, "This wire is fun. We can make shapes with it. Look, I made a circle." + +Jen disagrees. She says, "This wire is dull. It is not a toy. It can hurt us. Look, it has a sharp end. It can cut us. We should leave it alone." + +Tom does not listen. He says, "You are silly. This wire is not dull. It is cool. I can make more shapes with it. Look, I made a star." + +Jen shakes her head. She says, "You are stubborn. This wire is not cool. It is dangerous. It can shock us. Look, it is connected to a big box. It has electricity. We should go away." + +Tom does not care. He says, "You are scared. This wire is not dangerous. It is fun. I can make more things with it. Look, I made a snake." + +Jen is worried. She says, "You are foolish. This wire is not fun. It is bad. It can kill us. Look, it is sparking. It has fire. We should run." + +Tom does not hear. He says, "You are boring. This wire is not bad. It is awesome. I can make more stuff with it. Look, I made a lightning." + +Jen screams. She says, "You are crazy. This wire is not awesome. It is evil. It can burn us. Look, it is flaming. It has smoke. We should help." + +Tom does not feel. He says, "You are wrong. This wire is not evil. It is amazing. I can make more wonders with it. Look, I made a blast." + +Jen cries. She says, "You are dead. This wire is not amazing. It is horrible. It can destroy us. Look, it made a hole. It has nothing. We should stop." +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a banana in the kitchen. They decided to share it, but they did not know how to peel it. It was difficult. + +"Let me do it," said Lily. She tried to pull the skin, but it was too hard. She hurt her finger and cried. + +"No, let me do it," said Ben. He tried to bite the skin, but it was too tough. He hurt his teeth and cried. + +They both wanted the banana, but they could not open it. They were sad and angry. + +Then, they saw their mom coming. She smiled and said, "What are you doing, my loves?" + +"We want to eat the banana, but we can't peel it. It's difficult," said Lily and Ben. + +Mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, I can help you. But first, you have to say sorry to each other. You should not fight over the banana. You should share and help each other." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and said, "Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben. We love you." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too. Now, let me show you how to peel the banana. You have to pinch the bottom and peel it down. Like this." + +She peeled the banana and broke it in half. She gave one half to Lily and one half to Ben. They thanked her and ate the banana. It was sweet and yummy. + +They learned that peeling a banana was not difficult if they worked together. They also learned that sharing and helping each other was more fun than fighting. They hugged mom and each other and said, "We are happy." +Tim and Kim liked to collect things. They had many toys, books, and stickers in their room. But they did not like to share or tidy up. Their room was always messy and full of stuff. + +One day, their mom said, "Tim and Kim, you have too many things in your room. You need to give some away to other kids who have less. And you need to clean your room, or you will not get any dessert." + +Tim and Kim did not listen. They said, "No, mom, we want to keep all our things. They are ours. And we do not want to clean our room. It is too hard." + +Mom was sad and angry. She said, "Okay, then. But you will see what happens when you are greedy and lazy." + +The next day, Tim and Kim woke up and saw that their room was full of thick dust. They could not see their things or breathe well. They started to cough and sneeze. They tried to get out of their room, but the door was stuck. They were trapped in their dusty room. + +They cried and shouted, "Help, mom, help! We are sorry, mom, we are sorry! We will give away some of our things and clean our room. Please, mom, please!" + +Mom heard them and came to their room. She opened the door and saw them covered in dust. She said, "Tim and Kim, I told you what would happen if you did not listen. This is what you get for being greedy and lazy. But I still love you and I will help you. Come, let's go to the bathroom and wash up. Then we will sort out your things and give some away. And then we will clean your room and make it nice and neat." + +Tim and Kim nodded and hugged their mom. They said, "Thank you, mom, thank you. We love you, mom, we love you. We learned our lesson, mom, we learned our lesson. We will not be greedy and lazy anymore. We will share and tidy up." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good, Tim and Kim, that's good. I am proud of you, Tim and Kim, I am proud of you. Now let's go and do what we have to do." + +The end. +Sara and Ben love to play at the park. They like to swing, climb and run. But their favorite thing is to slide. They always race to the big slide. The big slide is long and shiny. It has a zip at the end. + +One day, Sara and Ben go to the park with their mom. They run to the big slide. But they see something new. There is a sign on the slide. The sign has a picture of a sun and a word. Sara and Ben do not know the word. They ask their mom. + +Mom says, "The word is hot. The sign means the slide is hot. The sun makes the slide hot. If you slide, you will get hurt. You have to wait until the slide is cool." + +Sara and Ben are sad. They want to slide. They look at the slide. It looks the same. They do not feel the heat. They think mom is wrong. They decide to slide anyway. They climb up the ladder. They sit on the slide. They push off. + +But mom is right. The slide is hot. Very hot. Sara and Ben feel the heat on their legs. They scream. They slide faster and faster. They reach the zip. They fly off the slide. They land on the grass. They cry. + +Mom runs to them. She hugs them. She says, "I'm sorry. You are brave. But you have to listen to me. I know what is best for you. The slide is hot. You have to wait until the slide is cool." + +Sara and Ben nod. They are sorry. They are hurt. They learn their lesson. They do not slide on the hot slide again. They wait until the slide is cool. Then they slide and have fun. The end. +Ben has a big dog. His dog is black and white. His dog has a spike on his neck. His dog is called Spike. Ben loves Spike very much. + +One day, Ben and Spike go to the park. They see many other dogs and people. Spike likes to run and play with the other dogs. Ben likes to watch and laugh. Spike is very fast and strong. + +But then, Spike sees a small cat. The cat is gray and fluffy. Spike does not like cats. He barks and chases the cat. The cat is scared and runs away. Ben is worried and calls Spike. + +"Spike, come back! Please, Spike, stop!" Ben shouts. But Spike does not listen. He runs after the cat. The cat jumps over a fence. Spike tries to follow, but he is too big. He gets stuck in the fence. He whines and wags his tail. + +Ben runs to Spike. He sees that Spike is not hurt, but he is trapped. He tries to pull Spike out, but he is too small. He needs help. He looks around and sees a man. The man is tall and kind. He has a hat and a tool. He is a gardener. + +"Please, sir, can you help me?" Ben asks. "My dog is stuck in the fence. He is big and has a spike on his neck. His name is Spike." + +The man smiles and nods. He walks to the fence. He uses his tool to cut the fence. He frees Spike. Spike is happy and licks the man's face. The man laughs and pets Spike. + +"Thank you, sir, you are very nice!" Ben says. "Spike, say thank you too!" + +Spike barks and wags his tail. He is sorry for chasing the cat. He is glad to be free. He follows Ben and the man. They go back to the park. They play and have fun. Ben and Spike are happy. They have a new friend. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play pretend. They had a stage in their backyard, where they put on shows for their toys. Tom liked to be a pirate, and Sue liked to be a princess. + +One day, Tom found a big hat in his closet. It was black and had a skull on it. He thought it was perfect for his pirate costume. He put it on and ran to the stage. He saw Sue wearing a pink dress and a crown. She was holding a wand. + +"Look at me, Sue! I'm a pirate!" Tom said. "I have a hat with a skull!" + +Sue looked at Tom and frowned. She did not like his hat. She thought it was scary and ugly. She wanted him to wear something nice and pretty. + +"Tom, that hat is not good for our show. You have to wear a prince hat, like this." Sue said. She took off her crown and gave it to Tom. "Here, try this on." + +Tom took the crown and looked at it. He did not like it. He thought it was silly and girly. He wanted to wear his pirate hat. He tried to put the crown on, but it did not fit. It was too small for his head. + +"Sue, this hat is not good for me. It does not fit. I want to wear my pirate hat, like this." Tom said. He took off the crown and put on his hat. "Here, see how cool I look?" + +Sue looked at Tom and got angry. She did not like his hat. She thought it was rude and mean. She wanted him to wear her crown. She grabbed the crown and tried to put it on Tom's head, but it did not fit. It was too big for her hand. + +"Tom, this hat is good for you. It does fit. You have to wear my crown, like this." Sue said. She pushed the crown on Tom's head. "Here, see how nice you look?" + +Tom and Sue started to fight over the hat. They pulled and pushed and yelled. They did not listen to each other. They did not care about their show. They only cared about their hat. + +Their toys watched them and felt sad. They did not like to see their friends fight. They wanted to see their show. They wanted to have fun. + +But Tom and Sue did not stop fighting. They broke the hat and the stage. They hurt each other and themselves. They made a big mess. + +They were confused and unhappy. They had no show and no friends. They had no fun. + +The moral of the story is: You should not fight over things that do not matter. You should listen to your friends and respect their choices. You should share and cooperate and enjoy your play. +Lily and Max were playing hide and seek in their big house. Lily was the seeker and Max was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then went to look for Max. She looked in the kitchen, the living room, the bathroom, but she could not find him. She wondered where he was. + +She decided to go upstairs and check the bedrooms. She opened the door to their parents' room and saw a big closet. She thought Max might be hiding in there. She walked to the closet and opened it. She expected to see Max, but instead she saw a big pile of presents wrapped in colorful paper and ribbons. She gasped. + +"Wow! Look at all these gifts!" she said out loud. + +Max heard her voice from under the bed. He had been hiding there the whole time. He realized that Lily had found their parents' secret stash of Christmas presents. He felt angry and scared. He did not want Lily to spoil the surprise or get in trouble. + +He crawled out from under the bed and ran to the closet. He grabbed Lily's arm and pulled her out. + +"Shh! Don't say anything! You're not supposed to see these!" he whispered. + +"But why not? They're so pretty! Can we open them?" Lily asked. + +"No! They're for Christmas! Mom and Dad will be mad if they find out we peeked! Come on, let's go!" Max said. + +He dragged Lily out of the room and closed the door. He hoped their parents would not notice anything. He was mad at Lily for revealing their secret. He did not want to play with her anymore. + +Lily was confused and sad. She did not understand why Max was so upset. She just wanted to see the presents. She did not mean to do anything wrong. She wanted to play with him again. + +They went downstairs and sat on the couch. They did not talk to each other. They felt lonely and guilty. They wished they had never gone upstairs. They wished they had never seen the empty closet. +Ben and Lily were twins who loved to go to the festival. The festival had many fun things, like games, rides, food and music. But Ben and Lily were very different. Ben was impatient and always wanted to do everything first. Lily was patient and liked to wait and share. + +One day, they went to the festival with their mom and dad. They saw a big slide that looked like a rainbow. Ben wanted to go on the slide right away, but there was a long line of kids. Lily said they should wait for their turn, but Ben did not listen. He pushed and ran to the front of the line. He got on the slide and slid down fast. He was happy for a moment, but then he felt something wet. He looked down and saw that he was soaked. The slide was not dry, it was wet from the rain. He was cold and unhappy. + +Lily saw what happened and felt sorry for Ben. She waited for her turn and slid down the slide too. She was wet, but she did not mind. She smiled and hugged Ben. She said they could go and dry themselves with a towel. Ben felt bad for being rude and selfish. He said he was sorry and thanked Lily for being kind. He learned that being impatient was not good, and that being patient and sharing was better. They went to dry themselves and then enjoyed the rest of the festival together. +Anna likes to see new words. She has a big book with many words. It is a dictionary. She takes it from the shelf and opens it on the floor. She sees a word that starts with Z. She wants to know what it means. + +She hears a noise outside. It is very noisy. She goes to the window and sees a big truck. It has a Z on it. It is a zoo truck. It has animals inside. She sees a lion, a monkey, a zebra and a snake. She is very excited. She wants to see more. + +She runs to the door and opens it. She wants to go outside and see the zoo truck. But she forgets to take the dictionary with her. She leaves it on the floor. She does not see the cat that comes in. The cat sees the dictionary. It is curious. It jumps on it and scratches it. It makes a big mess. It tears the pages and scatters them everywhere. + +Anna comes back inside. She sees the cat and the dictionary. She is very sad. She cries. She says, "Bad cat! You ruined my dictionary! Now I can't see new words!" The cat runs away. It is scared. Anna picks up the dictionary. It is broken. She tries to fix it. But she can't. She says, "I wish I didn't go outside. I wish I stayed with my dictionary." She hugs it and says, "I'm sorry, dictionary. I love you." +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big saw on the grass. It was shiny and sharp. Anna wanted to touch it, but Ben said no. + +"That saw does not belong to us. It is for grown-ups. It can hurt us if we touch it. We should leave it alone and tell someone," Ben said. + +Anna was curious, but she listened to Ben. They ran to find a grown-up who worked in the park. They told him about the saw. He thanked them and took the saw away. He said it was very kind of them to tell him. + +Anna and Ben felt happy. They learned that it is good to be kind and to respect things that do not belong to them. They played on the swings and had fun. They were good friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and make mud pies. They saw a big red saw near the shed. Lily wanted to touch it. She thought it was shiny and pretty. + +"Can we play with the saw?" she asked Ben. + +Ben shook his head. He knew the saw was not a toy. It was sharp and dangerous. He had heard his dad say so. + +"No, we can't. The saw can hurt us. We have to stay away from it," he said. + +Lily pouted. She did not like Ben's answer. She wanted to see the saw up close. She waited until Ben was busy with his mud pie. Then she sneaked to the shed. She reached for the saw. + +Ben saw what Lily was doing. He was worried. He ran to stop her. He shouted, "Lily, no! Don't touch the saw!" + +Lily heard Ben's voice. She turned around. She saw Ben's scared face. She saw the saw in her hand. She felt something sting her finger. She dropped the saw. She cried. + +Ben hugged Lily. He saw blood on her finger. He was sorry. He said, "Lily, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. But the saw is bad. It can cut you. You have to be careful." + +Lily nodded. She was sorry too. She said, "Ben, I'm sorry. I didn't listen to you. You were right. The saw is bad. It hurt me. I have to be careful." + +Ben and Lily went to the house. They told their mom what happened. She cleaned Lily's finger. She put a band-aid on it. She hugged them both. She said, "I'm glad you're okay. The saw is not a toy. It's a tool. You have to ask before you use it. And you have to listen to each other. You have to be safe." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They learned their lesson. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We won't play with the saw again. We'll listen to each other. We'll be safe." + +They went back to the garden. They played with their mud pies. They had fun. They were happy. +Jill and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the snow. One day, they saw a big purple ball in the snow. It was icy and shiny. It glowed like a star. + +"Wow, look at that!" Jill said. "What is it?" + +"I don't know, but it's pretty," Ben said. "Let's take it home." + +They picked up the purple ball and put it in their sled. They pulled the sled to Jill's house. They showed the purple ball to Jill's mom. + +"Where did you find this?" Jill's mom asked. "It's very cold and bright." + +"We found it in the snow," Jill said. "Can we keep it?" + +Jill's mom looked at the purple ball. She saw a tag on it. It said: "Property of the Science Lab. Do not touch. Danger." + +"Oh no, this is not a toy," Jill's mom said. "This is a special experiment. It could be dangerous. We have to take it back to the lab right away." + +Jill and Ben felt sad. They liked the purple ball. They thought it was beautiful. + +"But why can't we keep it?" Jill asked. "It's not hurting anyone." + +"Trust me, it's not safe," Jill's mom said. "It could explode or make you sick. Sometimes, things that look pretty are not good for you. You have to be careful and listen to the grown-ups." + +Jill and Ben nodded. They understood. They helped Jill's mom put the purple ball back in the sled. They took it to the lab. The lab people thanked them and gave them some stickers and candy. + +Jill and Ben learned a lesson. They learned that not everything that glows is good. They learned to be careful and listen to the grown-ups. They were still best friends. They still liked to play in the snow. But they never touched the purple ball again. +Tom and Sue were very happy. They were going to a restaurant with Mom and Dad. They liked to eat pizza and ice cream. They put on their nice clothes and shoes. They were ready to go. + +On the way, they saw a big truck. It had a picture of a cow on it. Tom and Sue wondered what was inside. Mom said it was milk for the restaurant. Tom and Sue liked milk. They hoped the restaurant had milk for them. + +When they got to the restaurant, they saw a sign. It said "Sorry, no milk today. The truck was late." Tom and Sue were sad. They wanted milk with their pizza and ice cream. Mom and Dad said they could have water or juice instead. Tom and Sue did not like water or juice. They wanted milk. + +They went inside and sat at a table. They ordered pizza and ice cream. They waited for their food. They saw the big truck outside. It had arrived. Tom and Sue were happy. They thought they could have milk now. + +But when the waiter came, he said "Sorry, no milk today. The truck was too late. The milk was bad. It did not taste good. We had to throw it away." Tom and Sue were very sad. They did not want to eat pizza and ice cream without milk. They did not want to taste bad milk either. They wished they had stayed at home. +Lily liked to help her mom with the Christmas tree. She wanted to make it look pretty and shiny. She saw a box of ornaments on the floor. They were small and colorful and had different shapes. She picked one that looked like a star. It was yellow and sparkly. + +She climbed on a chair and reached for a branch. She wanted to hang the star on the tree. But the branch was too high and the chair was too wobbly. She lost her balance and fell down. The star fell with her and broke into pieces. Lily felt sad and scared. She started to cry. + +Her mom heard the noise and ran to her. She hugged her and said, "Are you okay, sweetie?" She checked her for any hurts. She saw the broken star on the floor. She said, "Oh, no, what a pity. That was a charming ornament. But don't worry, we have more. And we can fix this one later." + +She lifted Lily up and carried her to the couch. She gave her a kiss and a cookie. She said, "You are very brave and helpful, Lily. But next time, please ask me for support. I don't want you to get hurt. And I want to decorate the tree with you. It's more fun that way." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you. And I love the tree. Can we do it together now?" Her mom said, "Of course, my love. Let's go and make it the most beautiful tree ever." They went back to the box of ornaments and picked another star. They hung it on the tree and admired it. Lily felt happy and proud. She said, "Look, mom. It's like our star. We are a team. We support each other." Her mom said, "Yes, we are. And I'm so proud of you, Lily. You are my star." They hugged and laughed. They had a wonderful time decorating the tree. +Tommy liked to visit his grandma, who had a big house with a garden. In the garden, there was a cage with a parrot. The parrot was chubby and colorful, and could talk. Tommy liked to talk to the parrot, who would repeat what he said. + +One day, Tommy asked the parrot, "What is your name?" + +The parrot said, "What is your name?" + +Tommy said, "My name is Tommy. What is your name?" + +The parrot said, "My name is Tommy. What is your name?" + +Tommy got bored of this game. He wanted the parrot to say something else. He thought of a new word he had learned at school. He said, "Can you say suggest?" + +The parrot said, "Can you say suggest?" + +Tommy said, "Yes, I can say suggest. Suggest means to tell someone an idea. For example, I suggest we play with the ball." + +The parrot said, "Yes, I can say suggest. Suggest means to tell someone an idea. For example, I suggest we play with the ball." + +Tommy was happy that the parrot had learned a new word. He said, "Good parrot! Do you want to play with the ball?" + +The parrot said, "Good parrot! Do you want to play with the ball?" + +Tommy said, "Yes, I do. Come on, let's go!" + +He opened the cage and took the parrot out. He ran to the garden with the parrot on his shoulder. He found a ball and threw it in the air. The parrot flew after it and caught it with his beak. He brought it back to Tommy and said, "Suggest, suggest, suggest!" + +Tommy laughed and said, "You are a smart and funny parrot. I like you very much." + +The parrot said, "I like you very much." +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play near the river. One day, they found a raft. It was big and brown. They wanted to ride on it. + +They pushed the raft into the water. They climbed on it. They used sticks to move it. They had fun. They saw fish and ducks and frogs. They laughed and sang. + +But the river was fast. It took them far away. They could not see their home. They could not see their mom and dad. They were scared. They cried for help. + +No one heard them. The river raised. It was loud and angry. It made big waves. The waves hit the raft. The raft broke. Tom and Sam fell into the water. They could not swim. They sank. They did not come up. + +The end. +Tom and Jen like to act. They have a band with their toys. Tom plays the drum and Jen plays the guitar. They sing songs and make funny faces. + +One day, it rains a lot. Tom and Jen are sad. They cannot go outside and act with their band. They look out the window and see the wet grass and the wet flowers. + +"Let's act inside!" Jen says. "We can pretend we are in a big show!" + +"OK!" Tom says. "But where can we act?" + +They look around the house and find a big box. They cut a hole in the front of the box and make a curtain with a blanket. They put the box in the living room and decorate it with stickers and crayons. + +They put on their hats and scarves and get ready to act. They take their toys and put them in the box. They peek out of the curtain and see their mom and dad sitting on the couch. + +"Welcome to our show!" Jen says. "We are the best band in the world!" + +They pull the curtain and start to play and sing. They act like they are happy and sad and angry and silly. They make their mom and dad laugh and clap. + +They have a lot of fun and forget about the rain. They are happy to act with their band. +Tom liked to play with his toys. He had many toys, but his favorite was a pipe. The pipe was red and shiny, and it made a loud sound when he blew into it. Tom liked to pretend he was a fireman, or a train, or a dragon with his pipe. + +One day, Tom went to the park with his mom. He saw many other kids playing there. Some were on the swings, some were on the slide, some were on the seesaw. Tom wanted to play with them, but he was shy. He held his pipe close to him and watched. + +Then, he saw a girl with a doll. The doll had long hair and a pretty dress. Tom thought the doll was nice. He walked over to the girl and said, "Hi, I'm Tom. What's your name?" + +The girl looked at him and smiled. She said, "Hi, I'm Lily. This is my doll, Anna. Do you want to play with us?" + +Tom nodded. He said, "Yes, I want to play. Can I show you my pipe? It's very popular. It can make a lot of sounds." + +Lily was curious. She said, "Sure, show me your pipe. I like sounds." + +Tom was happy. He blew into his pipe and made a loud sound. Lily laughed. She said, "Wow, your pipe is cool. It sounds like a fire truck. Can I try it?" + +Tom said, "Yes, you can try it. But be careful, it's loud." + +Lily took the pipe and blew into it. She made a sound like a train. Tom clapped. He said, "You're good at it. You sound like a train. Do you like trains?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I like trains. They go fast and far. Do you like dolls?" + +Tom said, "Yes, I like dolls. They are soft and pretty. Can I see your doll?" + +Lily said, "Yes, you can see my doll. But be gentle, she's delicate." + +Lily gave Tom her doll. Tom looked at her and said, "She's very nice. She has long hair and a pretty dress. What's her name?" + +Lily said, "Her name is Anna. She's my best friend. Do you have a best friend?" + +Tom thought for a moment. He said, "I have a best friend. It's you. You're nice and fun. Do you want to be my best friend?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "I want to be your best friend. You're nice and fun too. Do you want to play some more?" + +Tom said, "Yes, I want to play some more. What do you want to play?" + +Lily said, "I want to play fireman and train and dragon. Do you want to play that?" + +Tom said, "Yes, I want to play that. That sounds like a lot of fun. I recommend we use my pipe and your doll. They are the best toys." + +Lily said, "OK, let's do that. They are the best toys. And we are the best friends." + +Tom and Lily played together for a long time. They had a lot of fun. They used the pipe and the doll to make sounds and stories. They laughed and shared. They were happy. They were best friends. +Sara and Tom were playing in the farm. They liked to run and jump and see the animals. They saw the cows, the pigs, the chickens and the sheep. They also saw the corn. The corn was tall and yellow and had many ears. + +"Look, Tom, the corn is ready to eat!" Sara said. + +"Can we pick some?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, but be careful. The corn is fragile. If you pull too hard, you can break it." Sara said. + +They went to the corn field and picked some ears. They peeled off the green leaves and saw the yellow kernels. They smelled sweet and yummy. + +"Let's eat some!" Tom said. + +"OK, but first we have to wash them. There is a spring over there. We can get some water." Sara said. + +They ran to the spring. The spring was a small stream of water that came out of the ground. It was clear and cold and made a nice sound. They dipped the corn in the water and washed off the dirt. + +"Ready!" Sara said. + +They bit into the corn. It was crunchy and juicy and delicious. They smiled and enjoyed their snack. + +"Yum, this is the best corn ever!" Tom said. + +"I agree. The farm has the best food ever!" Sara said. + +They finished their corn and threw the cobs in the trash. They thanked the farmer for letting them play and eat. They waved goodbye and went home. They had a fun and tasty day at the farm. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They made roads and bridges with their blocks and raced their cars on them. Sometimes they crashed their cars and made loud noises. + +One day, they found a new car in their toy box. It was black and shiny and had a skull on the front. It looked scary and cool. Tom wanted to play with it, but Lily said it was hers. She said she found it first and it was a special car. + +Tom was angry. He said it was not fair and he wanted to try the car too. He grabbed the car from Lily and ran away. Lily chased him and shouted at him to give it back. Tom ran to the living room and put the car on the floor. He pushed it hard and watched it speed across the room. + +But he did not see the cat sleeping on the couch. The car hit the cat's tail and made it jump. The cat was angry and hissed at Tom. It scratched his face and made him cry. Tom dropped the car and ran to his mom. He said he was sorry and he did not mean to hurt the cat. + +Lily picked up the car and looked at it. She saw that the skull was broken and the car was not shiny anymore. She felt sad and sorry too. She went to Tom and gave him a hug. She said she was sorry and she did not mean to be mean. She said they could share the car and play together. + +Tom and Lily smiled and hugged each other. They said they were sorry to the cat too and gave it some treats. They decided that the car was not so special after all. It was just an ordinary car. They liked their other cars better. They put the car back in the toy box and played with their cars happily. +Lily and Sam liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They could build many things with their blocks. One day, they decided to build a statue with their blocks. They wanted to make a statue of a big lion, because lions were their favorite animals. + +They worked hard to build the statue. They used yellow blocks for the body, brown blocks for the mane, and black blocks for the eyes and nose. They made the statue very tall and strong. They were proud of their statue. They showed it to their mom and dad, who said it was very good. + +But then, something bad happened. Their dog, Max, came into the room. Max was a playful dog, but he did not know how to be careful. He saw the statue and thought it was a toy. He ran towards the statue and jumped on it. He knocked down the blocks and made the statue fall apart. Lily and Sam were very sad and angry. They shouted at Max and told him to go away. Max was scared and ran away. + +Lily and Sam cried and hugged each other. They had worked so hard to build their statue, and now it was gone. Their mom and dad came and comforted them. They said they were sorry that Max ruined their statue, but they also said that Max did not mean to be bad. He was just a dog, and he did not know that the statue was dangerous for him. They said they loved Lily and Sam and Max, and they could help them build another statue, or something else, with their blocks. + +Lily and Sam felt a little better. They said they were sorry for yelling at Max, and they wanted to hug him too. They went to find Max, who was hiding under the bed. They petted him and told him they were not mad at him. They said he was a good dog, but he had to be careful with their blocks. Max wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was happy that they forgave him. + +They all went back to the living room, where their blocks were still on the floor. They decided to build something else with their blocks. They asked Max what he wanted to build. Max barked and pointed with his paw. He wanted to build a statue of a dog. Lily and Sam smiled and agreed. They thought that was a good idea. They started to build a statue of a dog with their blocks. They made it look like Max, with brown and white blocks. They had fun building together, and they were careful not to make it too dangerous. They hoped their statue would last longer than their lion. +Tom likes to get creative with his toys. He has a lot of cars, trucks, planes and boats that he plays with in his room. Sometimes he makes them race, or fly, or crash. But his favorite thing to do is to make them go in the water. + +One day, he decides to take his boats to the bathroom. He fills the sink with water and puts his boats in it. He pretends that the sink is a big ocean and that his boats are exploring it. He makes them go fast, slow, up and down. He has a lot of fun. + +But then, he sees something shiny in the sink. It is a ring. It belongs to his mom. She left it there when she washed her hands. Tom thinks that the ring is a treasure. He wants to get it. He reaches his hand into the sink and tries to grab it. But the ring is slippery and small. He can't get it. + +He tries harder and harder. He splashes the water with his hand. He moves his boats around. He makes noises with his mouth. He thinks that he is being creative. But he is also being messy. + +The water spills out of the sink and onto the floor. The floor gets wet and slippery. The boats get wet and soggy. The ring gets lost in the water. Tom gets in trouble. + +His mom hears the noise and comes to the bathroom. She sees the mess and the ring. She is not happy. She tells Tom to stop playing in the sink. She tells him to clean up the water and the boats. She tells him to be careful with her ring. She tells him to be more creative in his room. + +Tom feels sad. He says sorry to his mom. He helps her clean up the bathroom. He puts his boats back in his room. He gives her the ring. He learns his lesson. He decides to be more creative in his room. But he still likes to play with his boats. He just doesn't play with them in the sink. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big box of chalk and they used it to draw on the sidewalk. They drew flowers, stars, animals and letters. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, they saw a big cake in the window of a bakery. It looked delicious. It had white cream, red cherries and chocolate sprinkles. Tom and Lily wanted to eat the cake. They had no money, but they had an idea. + +They took their chalk and drew a big circle on the sidewalk. Then they lay down inside the circle and pretended to be asleep. They hoped that someone would see them and feel sorry for them and give them some cake. + +A kind lady walked by and saw Tom and Lily. She thought they were poor and hungry. She went into the bakery and bought a slice of cake for each of them. She came out and put the cake next to them. She said, "Wake up, children. I have a treat for you. You must be very hungry." + +Tom and Lily opened their eyes and saw the cake. They were very happy. They thanked the lady and ate the cake. It was delicious. They smiled at each other. + +But then they felt bad. They knew they had lied to the lady. They had not been hungry. They had just been greedy. They had used their chalk to trick her. They felt sorry for what they had done. + +They decided to tell the lady the truth. They ran after her and said, "Lady, we are sorry. We lied to you. We were not hungry. We just wanted the cake. We have a home and a family and food. We have chalk and we like to draw. We are sorry for being bad." + +The lady was surprised and angry. She said, "How could you do that? You should not lie to people. You should not take what is not yours. You should be grateful for what you have. You should be honest and kind. You should say sorry and give back the cake." + +Tom and Lily felt ashamed. They said sorry and gave back the cake. They said they would never lie again. They said they would share their chalk with other children who had none. They said they would be good friends. + +The lady forgave them and hugged them. She said, "I am glad you told me the truth. I hope you learned your lesson. You have a good heart. You can keep the cake. But remember, cake is not as delicious as honesty." +On Tuesday, Ben and his mom went to the park. Ben liked the park. He liked to slide, swing, and run. He also liked to whistle. He learned to whistle from his dad. He whistled loud and happy. + +At the park, Ben saw a bird. The bird was red and black. It was on a branch. The bird whistled too. It whistled soft and pretty. Ben wanted to talk to the bird. He whistled back. The bird looked at him. + +Ben and the bird whistled to each other. They made a song. Ben's mom smiled. She liked the song. She took a picture of Ben and the bird. She said, "You are very good at whistling, Ben. You made a new friend." + +Ben was happy. He liked his new friend. He said, "Thank you, bird. You are very good at whistling too. You made me happy." The bird nodded. It flew away. Ben waved. He said, "Bye, bird. See you next Tuesday." + +Ben and his mom went home. Ben was ready for a nap. He dreamed of the bird and the song. He whistled in his sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she was playing in her backyard when she found a lost kitten. The kitten was very small and meowed sadly. Lily knew she had to help the kitten find its home. + +Lily decided to go door to door in her neighborhood to ask if anyone knew where the kitten belonged. She knocked on one door and a kind lady answered. "Hello, can I help you?" the lady asked. "Yes, I found a lost kitten. Do you know who it belongs to?" Lily asked. The lady was very helpful and told Lily to ask around more. + +After many doors, Lily finally found the kitten's owner. The owner was so happy to have their kitten back and thanked Lily for being so helpful. "You are a kind girl," the owner said. "Thank you for returning my kitten." Lily felt proud of herself for doing the right thing. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others when they need it. Even if it's just returning a lost pet, it can make a big difference in someone's day. And when you help others, you feel good too! As Lily walked back to her house, she heard the phone ringing. It was her mom, asking how her day was. "It was a good year, Mom," Lily said, "I helped someone today." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a lizard on the ground. The lizard was hard to catch, but Lily wanted to try. She slowly walked towards the lizard and tried to catch it with her hands, but it ran away. + +Lily didn't give up. She wanted to gather all the lizards she could find. She looked under rocks and bushes, and finally found another lizard. This time, she was quick and caught it in her hands. The lizard was hard and scaly, but Lily was happy to have caught it. + +From that day on, Lily loved to gather lizards. She would spend hours outside looking for them. Sometimes they were hard to find, but she never gave up. She loved to watch them crawl around in her hands and then let them go back into the wild. +Once upon a time, there was a little otter. The otter was very black and loved to play in the water. The otter liked to catch fish and eat them for dinner. + +One day, the little otter found a shell in the water. The otter wanted to keep the shell, so it put the shell on its belly and swam back to its home. + +As the days passed, the little otter started to grow bigger and stronger. It ate lots of fish and played in the water every day. The little otter was very happy and loved its life in the water. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and daddy. They came to a big gate that was very long. + +Lily's mommy and daddy said, "Lily, we have to choose which way to go. Do you want to go left or right?" Lily thought about it for a moment, then pointed to the left. Her mommy and daddy smiled and followed her. + +As they walked, they saw many beautiful flowers and trees. Lily was so happy that she had chosen the right way. Finally, they came to a picnic spot with yummy food and drinks. Lily's mommy and daddy said, "Lily, you made a good choice. We're so glad we followed you." Lily smiled and ate her favorite sandwich, feeling very proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Mittens. Mittens was very curious and liked to examine everything she saw. One day, she saw a ball high up on a shelf and wanted to play with it. But she couldn't reach it. + +Mittens decided to ask her friend, the dog, for help. "Can you please help me get the ball? It's too high for me," she meowed. The dog agreed and lifted Mittens up so she could grab the ball. + +After playing with the ball for a while, Mittens felt tired and wanted a massage. She went to her owner and rubbed against their legs, meowing for a massage. The owner gave Mittens a nice massage and soon she fell asleep, dreaming of all the things she could examine and play with tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the pond to see the frogs. She saw a big, green frog and said, "Hello, Mr. Frog! You look so clean today!" + +The frog replied, "Thank you, Lily. I set aside some time to clean myself this morning." + +Lily was impressed and asked, "Can you teach me how to clean like you?" + +The frog smiled and said, "Of course! First, you need to find a clean spot like this pond. Then, you can jump in and swim around to wash your body." + +Lily followed the frog's instructions and had a fun time swimming in the pond. She felt so clean and happy. From that day on, she always made sure to set aside time to clean herself just like the frog. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a big tree with lots of shade. She sat down under the tree and felt very happy. + +But then, she saw that her hands were dirty from playing in the dirt. She didn't want to be dirty anymore. So, she went home to take a bath. When she was clean again, she went back to the tree. She felt like she belonged there. + +From that day on, Lily visited the tree every day. She would sit in the shade and play with her toys. She never forgot how much she loved that tree and how it made her feel like she belonged somewhere special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat beef, but her mom said it was not good for her all the time. One day, Lily's mom cooked some beef for dinner, but Lily wanted more. She was persistent and kept asking for more beef, even though her mom said no. + +Lily's mom decided to teach her a lesson. She told Lily that too much beef is not good for her and that she needs to eat other healthy foods too. Lily listened to her mom and started eating more fruits and vegetables. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to listen to her mom and eat a balanced diet. She still enjoyed eating beef, but she knew that she needed to eat other foods too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Spot. Spot was always cheerful and loved to play with his toys. One day, Spot went for a walk in the park. While he was walking, he saw a big cat that scared him. Spot ran away as fast as he could. + +As he was running, Spot saw a little boy with a whip. The boy was playing with the whip and having fun. Spot was scared of the whip, so he barked at the boy and ran away again. Spot was very sad because he didn't want to be scared of things. + +But then, Spot saw his owner coming towards him. His owner was a kind lady who loved him very much. She saw that Spot was scared and gave him a big hug. Spot felt much better and was no longer scared. He was back to being his cheerful self again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing outside in the garden when a mosquito came buzzing around her. "Ew, I don't like mosquitoes," she said. + +Her mom came outside and saw the mosquito. "Don't worry, Lily. Mosquitoes are easy to take care of. Let me get the bug spray," her mom said. She sprayed the bug spray and the mosquito flew away. + +Lily continued to play in the garden and saw a butterfly. "I enjoy watching butterflies," she said to her mom. "Me too," her mom replied. They both watched the butterfly fly away and had a happy day together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a turkey named Tom. Tom was very confused because he couldn't find his mom. He walked around the farm asking all the animals if they had seen her. + +He asked the cow, "Have you seen my mom?" The cow said, "No, sorry." + +Then he asked the pig, "Have you seen my mom?" The pig said, "No, I haven't." + +Finally, he asked the chicken, "Have you seen my mom?" The chicken said, "Yes, I saw her in the oven. She's a match for Thanksgiving dinner." + +Tom was very sad and cried because he knew he wouldn't see his mom again. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who liked to bake. She made yummy cookies and cakes for her little boy. One day, the mommy heard about a war far away. She felt sad and worried. She hugged her little boy high and said, "I hope the war will end soon." + +The mommy decided to bake some cookies for the soldiers who were fighting in the war. She wanted to cheer them up and make them feel loved. Her little boy helped her mix the dough and shape the cookies. They baked the cookies in the oven until they were golden brown. + +The mommy and her little boy packed the cookies in a box and sent them to the soldiers. The soldiers were happy to receive the cookies and felt grateful for the mommy's kindness. The war eventually ended and the mommy and her little boy were relieved and happy. They hugged each other high and said, "We're glad the war is over." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who lived in a big city. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They played on the swings and the slide and had lots of fun. + +Suddenly, Timmy's friend Billy made a joke that made everyone laugh. Timmy laughed so hard that he fell off the swing. But then, Timmy got frustrated because he couldn't get back on the swing by himself. + +"Can you help me?" Timmy asked his friend. + +"Sure, I can help you!" Billy said, and he helped Timmy back onto the swing. Timmy was happy again and they continued playing until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a great toy, a teddy bear that she loved to carry on her shoulder. One day, she went to play with her friend Jack. Jack also had a great toy, a car that he loved to play with. + +Lily wanted to play with Jack's car, but Jack didn't want to share it. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She thought and thought and finally decided to choose to play with her own teddy bear instead. + +Jack saw how happy Lily was playing with her teddy bear and realized that he should have shared his car with her. He felt bad and apologized to Lily. From that day on, they learned that sharing is always a great choice and they became best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a penguin named Pingu. Pingu was very wise and knew a lot about the world. One day, Pingu saw some other penguins fighting over a fish. Pingu knew this was not good because they needed to share. + +So, Pingu decided to teach the other penguins how to share. Pingu showed them how to take turns and be fair. The other penguins learned from Pingu and they all shared the fish happily. + +From that day on, the penguins were all friends and shared everything. Pingu felt very happy that he could help his friends learn how to share. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a nightmare one night. He woke up scared and cried for his mommy. His mommy came to his room and hugged him tight. She told him that everything was okay and it was just a bad dream. + +To help Timmy feel better, his mommy made him a cup of hot chocolate. She stirred the chocolate powder into the milk until it was all mixed up. Timmy watched as the spoon went round and round. He felt happy and warm inside. + +Timmy's mommy was very rich in love and care for her son. She always made sure he was happy and safe. Timmy felt lucky to have such a wonderful mommy who could make him hot chocolate and chase away his nightmares. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily was hungry and wanted to taste some cookies. So, she went to the kitchen and opened the oven. She saw the cookies, but she couldn't reach them because the knob was too high for her. + +Lily tried to jump, but she couldn't. Then, her mommy came to help her. She lifted her up and turned the knob to get the cookies. Lily was very happy and thanked her mommy. She took a cookie and tasted it. It was yummy! She ate all the cookies and felt very full. From that day on, she knew that she could always ask for help when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny was very sleepy because he stayed up all night playing with his friends. He decided to take a nap under a big tree. While he was sleeping, a hunter came and tried to catch him. Benny woke up and saw the hunter. He knew he couldn't fight the hunter, so he surrendered and put his hands up. The hunter saw how cute Benny was and decided not to hurt him. Benny felt relieved and happy. He took a bow to thank the hunter for letting him go. From that day on, Benny made sure to always sleep at night so he wouldn't get caught again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her daddy. One day, Lily and her daddy decided to go on a picnic. They packed sandwiches, fruit, and cookies. They also brought a blanket to sit on. + +While they were eating, Lily saw some ants crawling on the ground. She wanted to step on them, but her daddy said they were harmless and that they shouldn't hurt them. Lily agreed and they continued to enjoy their picnic. + +After they finished eating, Lily's daddy asked her what she wanted to do next. Lily thought for a moment and said, "Let's plan a treasure hunt!" Her daddy smiled and they spent the rest of the afternoon hiding and finding treasures. It was a fun day for Lily and her daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved movies very much. He would watch a movie every day. One day, Timmy's old reliable TV broke. Timmy was sad because he couldn't watch his movies anymore. + +Timmy told his mom that he needed a new TV. His mom said they would go to the store to buy a new one. At the store, Timmy saw many TVs. He wanted to buy the biggest one, but his mom said they needed a reliable one. + +Finally, they found a TV that was both reliable and affordable. Timmy was happy because he could watch his movies again. He thanked his mom and promised to take good care of his new TV. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Every morning, she woke up early when the sun came up. This was a regular thing for her. One day, Lily decided to create a special breakfast for her family. She got some eggs, bread, and butter from the kitchen. She cracked the eggs and mixed them up in a bowl. Then she put the bread in the toaster and waited for it to pop up. When it was ready, she spread some butter on it. She cooked the eggs in a pan and put them on a plate with the toast. Her family was so happy and proud of her for creating such a yummy breakfast! +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tom. He loved to sew and would make clothes for his friends. One day, he found a thread on the ground and picked it up. He thought it was lucky and put it in his pocket. + +Later that day, Tom went to his friend's house to give her a new dress he had made. She was so happy and hugged him tight. But then, she noticed the thread in his pocket and asked what it was for. Tom told her it was lucky and he always kept it with him. + +His friend smiled and said, "I accept your lucky thread, Tom. But be careful, sometimes things that seem lucky can bring bad luck too." Tom didn't understand what she meant, but he kept the thread anyway. + +The next day, Tom was walking to the store when he slipped on a banana peel and fell. He hurt his leg and couldn't walk properly. He remembered what his friend had said and took out the thread. He tied it around his leg and suddenly, he felt better! The thread had magical powers and had healed his leg. Tom was amazed and grateful for his lucky thread. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird lived in a big tree with lots of branches. One day, the bird was playing with its friends when it saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a zipper! The bird picked it up and tried to zip it up and down. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and the bird's branch started to shake. The bird was scared and held on tight to the branch. But then the wind stopped and everything became peaceful again. The bird felt happy and safe on its branch. + +From that day on, the little bird always kept the zipper with it. It reminded the bird of the time it felt scared but then found peace on its branch. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went outside to play with her ball. She threw it up in the air and tried to catch it, but it fell on the ground. She tried again and again, but she couldn't catch it. + +Lily felt sad and went back to her house. When she got inside, she noticed that the house was very gloomy. The lights were off and the curtains were closed. She asked her mommy why the house was so dark. Her mommy said that it was because it was a cloudy day outside. + +Lily didn't like the gloomy house, so she decided to go back outside and play with her ball again. This time, she threw the ball up and caught it! She felt very happy and ran back into her house to tell her mommy and daddy. They turned on the lights and opened the curtains, and the house didn't feel so gloomy anymore. From then on, Lily knew that even on a gloomy day, she could still have fun and catch her ball. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy saw a ghost. The ghost was see-through and floated in the air. Timmy was scared, but the ghost was friendly. The ghost asked Timmy to carry him to the park. Timmy was surprised that he could carry a ghost, but he tried. The ghost was light and easy to carry. Timmy and the ghost went to the park and played together. Timmy wasn't scared anymore and he made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown dog named Max. Max loved to play with his toys and chew on bones. One day, Max found a puzzle on the floor. He was so excited to play with it, but he didn't know how to put it together. + +Max's friend, a happy little bird named Tweet, came to help him. Tweet loved puzzles and was very good at solving them. But as they were working on the puzzle, Max got very hungry. He saw Tweet and thought she looked like a tasty snack. Suddenly, Max bit Tweet and she flew away, never to be seen again. + +Max felt gloomy and sad. He realized that biting his friend was not a good thing to do. He wished he could take it back, but it was too late. From then on, Max played alone with his toys and never tried to bite anyone again. +Once upon a time, there was a bee named Buzz. Buzz lived in a hive with his friends. They worked hard to make honey for the queen bee. + +One day, Buzz saw a flower that looked very pretty. He flew over to it, but he didn't notice that there was a spider waiting to catch him. The spider caught Buzz in its web and Buzz couldn't escape. + +Buzz's friends noticed that he was missing and went to look for him. They found him in the spider's web and tried to save him, but it was too late. Buzz had been eaten by the spider. + +The moral of the story is to always be honest with your friends and work together to save each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mommy said it was time to do some exercise. Lily didn't want to, but she knew it was good for her. + +They went to the park to exercise. There were lots of other people there too. Some were running, some were jumping, and some were doing stretches. It was very noisy with all the people exercising. + +Lily tried to do some exercises, but it was hard for her. She started to weep because she felt like she couldn't do it. But her mommy hugged her and said it was okay to take a break. They sat down and watched the other people exercise. Lily saw that everyone was different and that it was okay to do things at her own pace. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, especially his robot toy. His robot toy was very special because it was unique and different from all the other toys he had. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his room. Timmy didn't want to clean up because he wanted to keep playing with his robot toy. His mom said, "Timmy, you need to behave and clean up your room. Your robot toy needs a clean space to play in too." + +Timmy listened to his mom and started cleaning up his room. As he was picking up his toys, he accidentally knocked over his robot toy. Timmy was sad because he thought he broke it. But then, his robot toy started moving and said, "Do not worry, Timmy. I am a unique robot and I can fix myself. Just be careful next time." Timmy was happy that his robot toy was okay and he continued to clean up his room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her red ball. One day, while she was playing, she saw a beautiful angel in the sky with wings and a halo. Lily was amazed and happy to see such a pretty angel. + +But then, the angel asked Lily to share her red ball. Lily didn't want to share her favorite toy and refused to give it to the angel. The angel tried to explain that sharing is kind, but Lily was stubborn and didn't want to listen. + +As the day went on, Lily realized that she had made a mistake by refusing to share with the angel. She felt sad and wished she had been kind. The next day, when she saw the angel again, she offered to share her ball and the angel smiled. From that day on, Lily learned the importance of kindness and sharing. +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 on the big step outside the door. One day, Lily's mommy had to go to the store, so she told Lily she could play outside by herself, but only if she promised to be safe and not go too far away. + +Lily was so excited to be outside alone, but she got scared when she heard a loud noise. She wanted to run inside, but remembered her mommy's rule about the big step. She decided to be brave and take a peek to see what made the scary noise. She saw a bird flying away and realized it was okay. + +Lily was proud of herself for being brave and following her mommy's permit to play outside. She went back to playing and had a great time until her mommy came back home. She told her mommy all about the scary noise and how she was brave and didn't go past the step. Her mommy was very proud of her too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dress up in pretty clothes and twirl around. One day, her mommy bought her a modern dress with lots of sparkles on it. Lily was so happy! + +Later that day, Lily's daddy needed to find an important file for work. He looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Lily wanted to help, so she started to look too. She found the file under a pile of toys! Daddy was so grateful and gave her a big hug. + +After the file was found, Lily put on her new dress and showed it off to her family. They all said she looked beautiful. Lily felt so happy and proud. She knew she had helped her daddy and looked pretty in her new modern dress. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the warm sun. One day, she found a pretty flower and picked it up to look at it. + +As she walked back to her house, she saw a big dog. The dog looked friendly, so Lily wanted to pet him. But she didn't know if he was nice, so she wanted to test him first. + +Lily reached out her hand to pet the dog, but he growled and bit her. It hurt a lot and made her cry. Her mom took her to the hospital, but the doctors couldn't fix her hurt arm. From that day on, Lily knew to be careful and always test if an animal is nice before petting it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she found a mysterious box under a tree. She was curious and wanted to know what was inside. + +Lily tried to turn the box around, but it was heavy. She asked her dad for help, and together they managed to open the box. Inside, they found a beautiful necklace with a shiny diamond. + +Lily was so happy and put the necklace on. She felt like a princess. She managed to keep the necklace safe and wore it every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to fold paper into different shapes and animals. One day, her mom gave her a big piece of paper to fold into a boat. Lily was very excited and started folding right away. + +As she was folding, her dad came in and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I'm folding a boat, daddy!" she replied happily. + +Her dad smiled and said, "That's great! You're really good at folding things." + +Later that day, Lily's mom had to go to a lecture for work. Lily didn't want her mom to leave because it was a gloomy day outside and she was scared of the dark. + +"Don't worry, Lily," her mom said. "I'll be back soon. Just keep folding your boat and I'll take you on an adventure in it when I get back." + +Lily smiled and continued folding her boat, feeling happy and excited for the adventure to come. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park. Lily saw a duck swimming in the water. She wanted to play with the duck, but her mommy said no. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a balloon flying in the sky. She wanted the balloon so badly, but it was too high. Then, a kind man came and tied the balloon to Lily's wrist. Lily was so lucky! + +"Thank you, mister!" Lily said with a big smile. Her mommy was happy too. They continued to walk in the park and saw more ducks in the water. Lily said, "Look mommy, more ducks! Can we play with them?" Her mommy said, "Sure, let's feed them some bread." Lily was so excited and happy. She had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big nation with many animals living together. One day, the animals got into a big fight over some tasty fruit. The monkey said he found the fruit first, but the bird said she saw it first. They couldn't agree on who should have the fruit, so they started to use their fists to fight. + +The other animals tried to stop the fight, but it was too late. The monkey and the bird were hurt and angry. They decided to go their separate ways and never talk again. The other animals were sad to see their friends go, but they hoped they would learn to share and be friends again someday. + +From that day on, the animals learned that fighting was not the way to solve their problems. They learned to share and work together to make sure everyone had enough to eat. And the monkey and bird, they eventually made up and became friends again, sharing the tasty fruit together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very intelligent and loved to play with her toys. One day, she decided to act out a play with her stuffed animals. + +Lily gathered all her toys together at noon and began her play. Her favorite stuffed animal, a teddy bear, was the star of the show. He acted like a brave knight who saved the princess from a dragon. + +Lily's little brother, Tommy, watched the play and clapped his hands. He thought Lily was very smart to come up with such a fun game. When the play was over, Lily and Tommy went outside to play in the sunshine. They had a lot of fun together and Lily felt happy that she had acted out her play for everyone to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy box with a lot of toys inside. One day, she wanted to play with her favorite toy, a teddy bear. But the box was locked, and she couldn't open it. Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, can you help me unlock my toy box?" Her mom said, "Sure, let me find the key." + +When her mom found the key, she unlocked the box and Lily was so happy. She hugged her teddy bear and they started to play. They played a game of hide and seek, and Lily made her teddy bear zigzag around the room. Suddenly, Lily's little brother came in and said, "I want to play too!" + +Lily said, "Okay, but you have to be gentle with my toys. They are very special to me." Her brother said, "Okay, I'll be gentle." But when he picked up a toy car, he accidentally dropped it and it made a harsh sound. Lily said, "Be careful! You have to be gentle or you might break my toys." Her brother said, "I'm sorry, I'll be more careful." And they all played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite soft blanket that she loved very much. One day, her mommy told her that she needed to iron the blanket to make it nice and smooth. + +Lily didn't want her blanket to change, but her mommy explained that it would still be soft and cozy after it was ironed. Lily watched as her mommy heated up the iron and carefully smoothed out the wrinkles in the blanket. + +After the blanket was ironed, Lily snuggled up with it and realized that it felt even better than before. She was happy that she listened to her mommy and let her iron the blanket. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we may not want to do something, but it can be good for us in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's dad took him to the park to play with his cars. Timmy was so happy! + +As Timmy was playing, he noticed a boy with a cooler. The boy was selling ice cream out of the cooler. Timmy's mouth watered at the thought of having some ice cream. He asked his dad if he could have some. + +His dad said, "Sure, but we have to speed up and catch the ice cream man before he leaves!" Timmy was so excited and they ran to catch up with the ice cream man. They finally caught him and Timmy got his ice cream. He was so happy and thanked his dad for the fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a yellow ball in the grass. She was so happy and said, "Look, Mommy! I found a yellow ball!" + +Her mommy said, "That's great, Lily! Let's go play with it." They went to the park and set the ball on the ground. Lily kicked the ball and ran after it. She played for a while, but then she started to feel dizzy. She said, "Mommy, I feel dizzy." + +Her mommy said, "Okay, let's go sit down for a minute." But Lily didn't feel better. She got even more dizzy and fell down. Her mommy called for help, but it was too late. Lily had hit her head and didn't wake up. It was a very sad day for everyone who knew Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a bear who lived in a cave. The cave was big and dark, but the bear found it very useful. He slept in the cave during the day and went out to find food at night. One day, the bear found some berries that he really liked. He ate so many that his tummy started to increase in size. But the bear didn't mind, he was just happy he found something so delicious to eat. From that day on, he would always go back to the same spot to find more berries. +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 were playing tag. Timmy was running so fast that he slipped on a banana peel and fell down. + +His friends laughed and asked if he was okay. Timmy said he was fine, but he was feeling tired. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a machine! + +They went over to investigate and saw that it was a big tractor. The driver of the tractor asked if they wanted a ride. Timmy and his friends were so excited and jumped on the tractor. They rode around for a while and had so much fun. + +When it was time to go home, Timmy was sad to leave his friends and the tractor. But he knew he would see them again soon. As he walked home, he thought about how much fun he had and how he couldn't wait to play with his friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends and her favorite game was hide-and-seek. One day, while playing in the park, she saw a rat scurrying across the grass. It was the first time she had seen a rat up close and it made her a little scared. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to mail a letter at the post office. Lily was excited to do this task because she had never done it before. She carefully put the letter in the mailbox and watched as it disappeared into the unknown. + +As she was walking back home, Lily heard a rustling sound coming from a nearby garbage bin. She cautiously approached it and saw the same rat she had seen earlier. "Hello, little rat," she said. "Don't be scared of me, I won't hurt you." The rat looked up at her and scurried away. + +Lily realized that the rat was probably looking for food in the garbage bin. She decided to ask her mom if they could leave some food out for the rat every day. Her mom agreed and from that day on, Lily and the rat became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pears. One day, her mommy gave her a very important job to do. She had to take a basket of pears to her grandma's house. Lily was very happy and excited to do this job. + +She walked happily with the basket of pears. Suddenly, she saw her friends playing in the park. She wanted to play with them too. But she remembered her important job and continued walking. When she reached her grandma's house, she realized that she had lost all the pears on the way. She was very embarrassed and sad. + +Lily's mommy was very upset with her. She explained to Lily how important it was to be responsible and complete the tasks given to her. Lily felt very bad and promised to be more careful next time. But she couldn't bring back the pears and her grandma didn't get her favorite fruit. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He went to the beach with his mommy and daddy. They saw a seal playing in the water. Timmy thought the seal was very cute. + +Timmy's mommy brought him a comfortable beach chair to sit in. Timmy sat in the chair and watched the seal. The seal swam past them and made Timmy very happy. + +After a while, Timmy's mommy gave him a snack to eat. Timmy passed some of his snack to the seal. The seal ate the snack and Timmy felt happy to share. Then, Timmy fell asleep in his comfortable chair, dreaming about the seal. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to go for a ride on a raft in the river. He asked his mom if he could go. His mom said yes, but Timmy was confused about how to get to the river. + +Timmy's mom took him to the river and helped him get on the raft. Timmy was so happy to be on the raft. He used a stick to lead the raft down the river. + +As they floated down the river, Timmy saw some ducks swimming. He waved to them and they quacked back. Timmy felt like he was the leader of the river. He was so happy to be on the raft and to have his mom with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but one day, her favorite toy car stopped working. She tried to press the button to make it go, but it wouldn't move. She felt sad because she loved that car so much. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked what was wrong. Lily showed her the broken toy car. Her mom saw that the button was stuck and wouldn't work. She tried to fix it, but it was persistent and wouldn't budge. + +Lily's mom didn't give up. She kept trying and finally, after a few minutes, the button clicked and the toy car started moving again! Lily was happy and thanked her mom for helping her. From that day on, Lily knew that if she ever had a problem, she could always ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to drink juice, especially apple juice. She always asked her mom for more juice, even though her mom said she had enough. + +One day, Lily's mom poured her a big glass of juice. Lily was so excited to drink it that she leaned too far forward and spilled the juice all over the table. Her mom told her to be careful and not lean too much. + +Lily was a stubborn little girl and didn't listen to her mom. The next day, Lily asked for more juice and her mom gave her a smaller glass. Lily leaned too far forward again and spilled the juice all over herself. She learned her lesson and listened to her mom from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun and run around in the grass. One day, Timmy and his family went on a big trip to the beach. They drove for a long time and finally arrived at the land of sand and waves. + +Timmy and his family went to the beach and played in the water. Timmy even found a seashell that was clear and shiny. Later that day, Timmy's mom and dad took him to a big church. Inside the church, Timmy saw lots of people with their hands together, and he asked his mom what they were doing. She told him they were praying to God. Timmy didn't know what that meant, but he saw how happy everyone looked, so he prayed too. + +After the church, Timmy and his family went back to the beach. Timmy looked out at the clear blue water and said a little prayer, thanking God for the beautiful land and the fun day he had with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to carry the meat from the fridge to the counter. Lily was very careful, but suddenly, she dropped the meat on the floor. + +Her mom sighed and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. But we need to be more careful next time." + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went for a walk in the park. They saw a wide river and Lily wanted to get closer to it. Her mom warned her, "Be careful, the river is deep and you might fall in." + +Lily listened to her mom and stayed away from the river. As they were walking back, they saw a bird carrying a stick in its beak. Lily pointed at the bird and said, "Look, it's carrying something too!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, just like how you carried the meat earlier. But you learned from your mistake and were more careful." + +Lily felt proud of herself and promised to always be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play basketball. He had a red basketball that he played with every day. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy didn't have a basketball, so Timmy decided to share his red basketball with him. + +Billy was very happy and they played together for a long time. Timmy was very persistent and tried his best to teach Billy how to play. They had so much fun together that they decided to play basketball every day after that. + +Timmy learned that sharing his basketball with his friend made him feel happy too. And he was proud of himself for being persistent in teaching his friend how to play. From that day on, Timmy and Billy played basketball together and shared the red basketball every time they played. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to draw with his blue crayon. One day, he was drawing a picture of his dog when his little sister, Lily, ran in and grabbed his crayon. Timmy got angry and tried to take it back, but Lily wouldn't give it up. They started to argue and their mom came in to see what was going on. + +Mom saw that they were fighting over the blue crayon and told them to stop. She said they could share it and take turns using it. Timmy didn't want to share, but he knew that was the only way to complete his picture. So, he gave the crayon to Lily and she drew a blue flower. Timmy was happy that they could work together and complete their drawings without being harsh to each other. From that day on, they learned to share and work together. +Once upon a time, there was a lizard. The lizard was very lively and loved to run around in the sun. One day, the lizard met a bird. The bird wanted the lizard to come fly with him, but the lizard disagreed. The lizard liked to stay on the ground and feel the warm sun. The bird flew away, but the lizard was happy to be on the ground. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky liked to play in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky found a shiny rock and he was so happy. But then, his friend Quacky saw the rock and became jealous. Quacky wanted the rock for himself. + +Quacky said, "I want that rock! Give it to me!" Ducky said, "No, it's mine." Quacky was angry and he left the pond. Ducky felt sad that his friend was mad at him. + +The next day, Ducky went back to the pond to play with his friends. But Quacky was not there. Ducky asked his other friends where Quacky was. They said, "He went to find a new pond." Ducky felt sad and wished Quacky would return. But he never did. +Once upon a time, there was a kind dog named Spot. Spot was very compassionate and loved to play with all the children in the park. One day, Spot saw a little boy crying because he was hungry. Spot knew what to do, so he went to his food bowl and brought the boy some food to eat. + +The boy was very happy and started to eat the food. Spot watched him eat, wagging his tail happily. After the boy finished eating, he rubbed Spot's belly to say thank you. Spot loved the rubs, so he licked the boy's face to show his appreciation. + +But then, something terrible happened. The boy's mother came and saw Spot with her son. She was scared of dogs and thought Spot was going to hurt her child. So, she called animal control and they took Spot away. Spot never saw the boy again and he was very sad. He wished he could go back to the park and play with his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on vacation with his family. He liked it when they went to the beach because it was easy to build sandcastles. + +One day, Timmy and his family went on a vacation to the mountains. Timmy was a little scared because he had never been to the mountains before. But his dad told him not to worry, and that he would attach a rope to him so he wouldn't fall. + +Timmy felt safe and happy because his dad had attached the rope to him. They went on a hike and saw beautiful views. Timmy realized that vacations in the mountains could be just as fun and easy as vacations at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside, but one day it started to rain. She ran inside to find her mother, who was upset because she had spilled her coffee. Lily asked her mother what was wrong, and her mother explained that she had made a mess. Lily hugged her mother and told her that it was okay and that accidents happen. Her mother smiled and thanked her for being so kind. Lily and her mother then sat down to talk and drink hot cocoa until the rain stopped. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her puzzle, but one day she got very sad. Her puzzle was missing one piece and she couldn't finish it. + +Lily went to ask her mommy for help, but her mommy was busy cooking. So, she decided to go ask her big brother. + +Her big brother was playing with his toys and didn't want to help her. He told her to go away and locked his door. + +Lily was very upset and didn't know what to do. She sat on the floor and cried. Suddenly, she saw a thin piece of paper under the couch. It was the missing piece of her puzzle! She was so happy and ran to show her mommy. Her big brother felt bad and said sorry for being mean. From that day on, they played together and helped each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pink blouse and play outside. One day, while she was playing, she saw a little bird stuck in a tree. The bird was chirping and Lily knew it needed help. She ran to her dad and said, "Daddy, we need to rescue the bird!" + +Her dad smiled and followed Lily to the tree. He climbed up and gently freed the bird. Lily was so cheerful and happy that the bird was safe. She hugged her dad and said, "Thank you for helping me rescue the bird." From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep an eye out for animals that needed rescuing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and wanted to go to the zoo. Her mom took her to the zoo, and Lily was very happy. She saw lions, monkeys, and elephants. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a fake elephant. She went closer to touch it, but it was not real. She said to her mom, "Mommy, this elephant is fake. It's not real." Her mom said, "Yes, Lily, it's not real. It's just pretend." + +Lily continued to walk around the zoo and saw many real animals. She touched the glass of the lion's cage and said, "Wow, this lion is big!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, he's very big." They had a wonderful day at the zoo and went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her cat named Mittens. One day, Lily's mom suggested they go for a walk outside. Lily was so happy and put her shoes on right away. + +As they walked, they saw a man smoking a cigarette and throwing the ash in an ashtray. Lily's mom explained that smoking is not good for our health and we should stay away from it. The man looked nervous when he saw them watching him. + +After their walk, Lily and her mom went back home and played with Mittens. Lily's mom suggested they read a book together. They picked a story about a princess and a dragon. Lily loved the story and fell asleep with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was very loyal to his owner, a man named Jack. One day, Jack and Spot went for a walk in the park. Jack had a cane to help him walk. + +Suddenly, Jack tripped and dropped his cane. Spot saw what happened and quickly ran to get the cane. He picked it up in his mouth and brought it back to Jack. Jack was very happy and said, "Good boy, Spot! You always display your loyalty to me." + +Spot wagged his tail happily and barked in excitement. Jack and Spot continued their walk, with Jack holding onto his cane tightly. From that day on, Jack knew he could always count on Spot to be loyal and helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her teddy bear, which was her favorite toy. One day, Lily's friend came over and saw her bear. Her friend said, "I want your bear, it's so cute!" Lily didn't want to give her bear away, but her friend promised to give her a different toy in exchange. So, Lily agreed and gave her bear to her friend. + +But when Lily got the new toy, she didn't like it as much as her original bear. She realized that her bear was special and she missed it. She went to her friend and asked for her bear back, but her friend said no. Lily felt sad and learned that it's important to keep your promises and not take things that belong to others. In the end, Lily's friend gave her bear back and they both learned a valuable lesson about sharing and being honest. +Once upon a time, there was a big bridge. It was very long and went over a river. One day, a little girl and her dog went for a walk. They walked over the bridge and saw the water below. The little girl felt happy and healthy because she was getting exercise. + +Suddenly, the little girl saw a duck in the water. She wanted to watch it swim, so she told her dog to pause. They both stopped walking and watched the duck. It was very pretty with yellow feathers. After a little while, the duck swam away and the little girl and her dog continued their walk over the bridge. They felt happy and healthy because they had enjoyed the fresh air and sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to look nice. He put on his best suit, but it was very ugly. He didn't like it, but he had no other suit to wear. + +The man decided to go outside and stand in the sun. He hoped the sun would make his suit look better. But as he stood there, he saw a little girl walking by. She looked at him and said, "Your suit is ugly!" + +The man felt sad and embarrassed. He wished he had a better suit to wear. But then he remembered that it's not what's on the outside that matters, it's what's on the inside. So he smiled and walked away, feeling happy that he was a good person even if his suit was ugly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Emma. One day, Emma said, "Let's race to the tree!" Lily was very excited and said, "Okay!" They ran and ran, but Lily was not as fast as Emma. Emma won the race, but she was careful not to hurt her thumb when she high-fived Lily. They both laughed and had fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest near her house. One day, while she was walking, she saw a tall pine tree. It was the tallest tree she had ever seen! + +Lily walked closer to the tree and saw a little squirrel on one of the branches. "Hello, little squirrel! You scared me!" said Lily. The squirrel replied, "Oh, sorry! I didn't mean to scare you. I was just playing." + +Lily and the squirrel became friends and played together for hours. They climbed up and down the tall pine tree, and the squirrel showed Lily his favorite spots in the forest. Lily was so happy to have a new friend and to discover the beauty of the forest. From that day on, she visited the tall pine tree every day to play with her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy's little sister, Lily, wanted to play with the toy car too. Timmy said no and pushed her away. Lily started to cry and Timmy felt bad. + +Later that day, Timmy was playing with his toy car near the fireplace. He didn't know that the heat from the fire was making the toy car melt. Timmy was ignorant of the danger. Suddenly, the car fell apart and Timmy was very sad. + +Timmy realized that he should have shared his toy with Lily and not been so mean. He leaned over to give her a hug and said sorry. Lily forgave Timmy and they played together with the melted car. They were happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to draw and write in her journal. One day, she went to the park to play with her friend, Timmy. They played on the swings and went down the slide. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a dirty old journal on the ground. "Ew, that's filthy!" she said. "Let's cut it up and make something new," said Timmy. So, they cut out the pages and made a beautiful picture out of them. + +Lily's mom saw what they had made and said, "Wow, that's amazing! You two are so creative." Lily and Timmy smiled and felt proud of their work. From that day on, they always looked for things they could cut up and make into something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy. Teddy was very friendly and always made Lily happy. They would play together every day and have lots of fun. + +One day, Lily went to the park with Teddy. She was having so much fun that she forgot about Teddy when it was time to go home. When she got home, she realized that Teddy was missing. She was sad because Teddy belonged to her and she loved him very much. + +Lily's mommy asked her where she last remembered having Teddy. Lily closed her eyes and tried to remember. Suddenly, she had a memory of leaving Teddy on the bench at the park. They quickly went back to the park and found Teddy waiting for them on the bench. Lily was so happy to have Teddy back where he belonged. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Billy. Billy loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind in his feathers. One day, he saw a shiny metal object on the ground. It was a toy car that belonged to a little boy named Timmy. + +Billy picked up the car with his beak and flew to Timmy's house. "Look what I found!" Billy said as he gave the car to Timmy. "Wow, thank you!" Timmy said excitedly. "This car is very popular at my school." + +Billy was happy to have helped Timmy. He continued to fly around, enjoying the beautiful day. As he flew, he thought about how nice it was to make someone happy by doing a simple act of kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play in the meadow with his friends. One day, Benny saw a carrot in a trap. He wanted to eat the carrot, but he didn't know it was a trap. + +Suddenly, a big fox appeared and scared Benny. "Don't be scared, little bunny," said the fox. "I'm not going to hurt you. But that carrot is in a trap. It's not safe to eat." Benny was grateful for the fox's generous warning. + +"Thank you for telling me," Benny said. "I didn't know it was a trap. I'm glad you're not going to eat me." The fox smiled and said, "Of course not, little bunny. We can all be friends in the meadow." Benny hopped away, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, his mom told him to clean up his toys and go to bed. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, so he ignored his mom. + +Suddenly, his mom came into his room and said, "Timmy, it's time to shut off your toys and go to bed." Timmy was surprised and didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +The next day, Timmy woke up and went to play with his toys again. But when he turned them on, they didn't work anymore. His mom had unplugged them as a harsh punishment for not listening to her the night before. + +Timmy was very sad and learned that it's important to listen to his mom and follow the rules. The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your parents and not ignore them, or you might miss out on the fun things in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird liked to sing all day long. One day, the bird met a cat. The cat asked the bird, "Why do you sing all day?" The bird replied, "I sing because it makes me happy!" + +The cat then asked the bird, "Do you know math?" The bird replied, "No, I don't know math. I only know how to sing." The cat said, "Math is important too. It helps us count things and solve problems." + +Later that day, the bird saw a dead flower. The bird felt sad and asked the cat, "Why did the flower die?" The cat explained, "Sometimes things die because they are old or sick. But we can still remember them and appreciate the beauty they brought to our lives." + +The bird then sang a sweet song for the dead flower, to honor its memory. And the cat listened, enjoying the beautiful melody. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she found a stick and decided to play with it. She threw the stick up in the air and caught it. She loved how it felt in her hand. + +Later that day, Lily's friend Max came over to play. Max wanted to play with the stick too, but Lily was being stubborn and didn't want to share. Max asked nicely, but Lily still wouldn't let him play with it. + +The next day, Lily went back outside to play with the stick again. But when she threw it up in the air, it got stuck in a tree branch. She tried and tried to get it down, but it wouldn't budge. That's when she realized that it was more fun to play with friends than to be stubborn and play alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy do the laundry. Every day, they would gather all the dirty clothes and put them in the washing machine. Lily loved to watch the clothes spin around and around. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going to learn a new trick. Lily was very patient as her mommy showed her how to fold the clothes. It was hard at first, but Lily kept trying and soon she was a pro! + +A few days later, Lily's family went on a picnic. They had a great time eating sandwiches and playing games. But when they got home, Lily's mommy realized they had forgotten to bring a towel to wipe the dishes. Lily remembered the laundry trick she had learned and ran to get a clean towel. Her mommy was so proud of her for remembering and being so helpful. From that day on, Lily was in charge of folding all the laundry! +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the nice sunshine. One day, Benny saw a big cloud in the east. He knew it was going to rain soon. Benny hopped over to his burrow to get ready for the rain. He found a big leaf to cover his burrow so he wouldn't get wet. Benny felt happy that he was prepared for the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a tough rug that he loved to play on every day. One morning, Timmy woke up early and ran to his rug to play with his toys. But when he got there, he saw that his rug was gone! + +Timmy looked all around his room but he couldn't find his rug. He started to cry because he loved his rug so much. Suddenly, Timmy's mom came in and saw him crying. She asked him what was wrong and Timmy told her about his missing rug. + +Timmy's mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, I just washed your rug and it's drying outside. It will be back soon." Timmy was so happy to hear that his rug was safe and he stopped crying. When the rug was back, he hugged it tightly and played on it all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind little girl who had a lamp in her room. She loved her lamp very much because it made her feel safe at night. One day, a bad man came to her house and stole the lamp. The little girl was very sad and scared without her lamp. + +The next day, the little girl's parents welcomed a police officer to their home. The police officer asked the little girl what happened and she told him about the bad man who took her lamp. The police officer promised to catch the bad man and bring back the lamp. + +A few days later, the police officer came back to the little girl's house with some bad news. He couldn't find the bad man or the lamp. The little girl was very upset and cried a lot. Her parents hugged her and told her it was okay, but she still missed her lamp very much. From that day on, the little girl learned to be more careful and always lock her doors at night. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In the jungle, there was a lion who was very popular among all the animals. One day, a little monkey came to the lion and said, "Mr. Lion, I want to be popular like you. What should I do?" The lion replied, "You should be kind to others and help them whenever you can." + +The little monkey listened to the lion and started to help other animals in the jungle. He picked fruits for the birds, helped the rabbits in their burrows, and even gave some of his bananas to the elephants. Soon enough, all the animals in the jungle started to like the little monkey and he became popular too. + +One day, the little monkey saw a hunter trying to catch the lion. He quickly ran to the lion and said, "Mr. Lion, please run away. The hunter is coming to catch you!" The lion was touched by the monkey's kindness and decided to leave the jungle to keep himself safe. + +The little monkey learned that being kind and helpful to others is the best way to become popular. He also learned that even the strongest and most popular animals can sometimes need help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going to the market with her mommy. One day, they went to the market and saw a very ugly fruit. Lily asked her mommy, "Why is that fruit so ugly?" Her mommy replied, "Sometimes fruits can look ugly on the outside, but they're still good on the inside." + +As they were walking around the market, they saw a man trying to separate two apples that were stuck together. Lily asked the man, "Why are you separating the apples?" The man replied, "I want to sell them separately so people can choose which one they want." + +After they finished shopping, they went home and Lily helped her mommy make a fruit salad with the ugly fruit and the two separate apples. They all tasted delicious and Lily was happy that she learned something new at the market. +Yesterday, Tommy went to the park to play. He brought his reliable toy car with him. Tommy loved playing with his car on the slides and swings. + +Suddenly, Tommy saw his friend Timmy at the park. Timmy had a new toy car too! Tommy was so happy to see his friend and they played together all afternoon. + +At the end of the day, Tommy and Timmy said goodbye and went home. Tommy was tired but happy because he had a fun day playing with his reliable toy car and his friend's new toy car. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his blocks and building tall towers. One day, Timmy's little sister Sally wanted to play with him, but Timmy didn't want to share his blocks. Sally was sad and started to cry. + +Timmy felt bad and decided to build something special for Sally. He got a big tray and built a funny-looking castle on it. Sally stopped crying and started to laugh when she saw the castle. Timmy felt happy that he made his sister smile. + +But then, Timmy's tower fell down and he got upset. Sally hugged him and said, "It's okay, we can build it again!" So, they worked together to build an even taller tower. Timmy realized that it was more fun to build with someone else than to play alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Mickey. Mickey loved to explore and play. One day, he found a big piece of cheese. It smelled so yummy! Mickey wanted to eat it, but it was too big. So, he decided to take a nap and wait for his friends to come help him. + +While he was sleeping, a nosy cat named Whiskers came along. Whiskers saw the cheese and wanted it for himself. But before he could take a bite, Mickey woke up and saw him. + +Mickey was scared, but he had an idea. He told Whiskers that if he wanted some cheese, he could have some. Whiskers was surprised and asked why. Mickey said, "Because sharing is nice." So, they both had some cheese and became friends. From that day on, Mickey and Whiskers would drink milk together and share their food. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. The park was big and had lots of swings, slides, and a sandbox. Lily was always cheerful when she was at the park. + +One day, Lily's friends had to go home early, but Lily didn't want to leave yet. She went to the swing and started to swing back and forth. Suddenly, the swing part broke and Lily fell off. She wasn't hurt, but she was sad because she couldn't swing anymore. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and came over to see if Lily was okay. She saw that the swing was broken, so she said they would have to come back another day. Lily was still a little sad, but she was cheerful again when her mom said they could go get ice cream instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the birds. One day, she saw a dove with a hurt wing. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "Dove needs help. I will fix it." + +Lily ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, Dove has a hurt wing. I need to fix it." + +Her mom said, "Okay Lily, let's go get Dove and we will fix its wing." + +Lily and her mom went outside and found Dove. They fixed its wing and Dove flew away. + +Lily was happy she could help Dove. She said, "That was not boring at all. I like to help animals." +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a group of kids playing with plastic toys. She wanted to play too, but her mom said she couldn't because the toys were not harmless. + +Lily asked, "What does harmless mean?" + +"It means it won't hurt you," her mom explained. "But those toys are made of plastic that can be dangerous if you put it in your mouth." + +Lily learned that she should be careful with plastic toys. She asked her mom if they could buy her some harmless toys to play with. Her mom said yes, and they went to the store to find some safe toys for Lily to play with. From that day on, Lily always made sure to only play with harmless toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a nice teddy bear named Mr. Fluffy. One day, Lily's mommy said they were going on a trip to visit grandma. Lily was so excited, she wanted to pack all her toys in her bag. + +Mommy helped Lily pack her bag with her favorite toys and clothes. They got in the car and drove to grandma's house. When they arrived, grandma gave Lily a big hug and said, "Stay with me for a few days." Lily was happy to stay with her nice grandma. + +During her stay, Lily played with Mr. Fluffy and had lots of fun. She also helped grandma pack some cookies for her friends. When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to grandma and promised to come back and visit soon. She was happy to have a nice trip with her mommy and her teddy bear, Mr. Fluffy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her room, but her mom always insisted that she clean it up before bed. Lily didn't like cleaning, but she knew it was important to keep her chamber tidy. + +One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going on a trip to a big castle. Lily was so excited! When they arrived, they saw that the castle was very grand and clean. Lily's mom insisted that they take a tour of the whole castle, including the king's chamber. + +Lily was amazed at how big and fancy the king's chamber was. She couldn't believe how clean everything was! From that day on, Lily always made sure to clean her own chamber before bed, just like her mom insisted. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Tweety saw a big missile coming towards him. He was scared and didn't know what to do. He flew as fast as he could but the missile was too fast. + +Suddenly, Tweety remembered his mommy's advice. She told him that whenever he was scared, he should rest and take a deep breath. So, Tweety rested on a tree branch and took a deep breath. He closed his eyes and prayed for help. + +To his surprise, the missile missed him and went away. Tweety was so happy and relieved. He realized that whenever he was scared, he should rest and pray for help. He was sorry for not listening to his mommy's advice earlier. + +From that day, Tweety became a brave little bird who always rested and prayed whenever he was scared. He knew that resting and praying could save him from any danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a delicate plant growing in her garden. It had pretty flowers on it. Lily wanted to take care of the plant, so she watered it every day. + +As the days went by, the plant grew bigger and stronger. One day, Lily decided to ride her bike around the neighborhood to show everyone her pretty plant. She carefully placed the plant in a basket on her handlebars and rode around. + +Everyone who saw Lily riding her bike with the delicate plant in the basket thought it was very pretty. Lily felt proud that she could take care of the plant and show it off to her friends. From then on, Lily made sure to take care of the plant every day, so it would continue to grow big and strong. +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 upset and didn't know what to do. + +Her mommy saw that she was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about her broken toy car. Mommy said, "Don't worry, we can repair it together." + +So, they went to the garage and Mommy fixed the toy car. Lily was so happy and hugged her mommy tightly. As a reward, Mommy gave her a little bit of sugar to make her even happier. From that day on, Lily learned that even when things are broken, they can always be repaired. +Once upon a time, there was a clever soldier. He had a lot of friends who also wore uniforms and carried guns. They were all strong and brave. + +One day, the soldier decided to sort his toys. He had a lot of them! There were cars, trucks, and even a big red ball. He put them all in a line and counted them. He was very happy because he knew he was intelligent. + +After he finished sorting his toys, he went outside to play. He ran around and pretended to be a soldier in a big battle. He was the leader because he was so smart. His friends followed him and they all had fun together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily was playing in her room when she heard a loud noise. She went to the door and turned the knob, but it wouldn't open. She heard her mommy calling her, but she couldn't get out. + +Lily started to cry and shout for help. Her mommy and daddy came running and tried to open the door, but it was stuck. They called a man who came and fixed the knob, and Lily was finally able to get out. + +After that day, Lily was more obedient and listened to her mommy and daddy when they told her not to play with the doorknob. She learned that it's important to listen and obey, so that she can stay safe and happy. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They brought some sausages to cook on the grill. Lily saw a cute dog and said, "Mommy, look at that adorable puppy! Can I pet him?" Her mommy said, "Sure, but ask the owner first." + +Lily walked over to the owner and said, "Excuse me, can I pet your puppy? He's so cute!" The owner said, "Of course you can, he loves people." Lily pet the puppy and then went back to her mommy. + +As they were cooking their sausages, Lily saw a boy playing with a bow and arrow. She asked him, "Can I try shooting the bow?" The boy said, "Sure, but be careful." Lily tried to shoot the arrow but it didn't go very far. She said, "I'm not very good at this, but it's still fun!" + +After they finished eating their sausages, Lily and her mommy went home. Lily said, "Today was so much fun! I got to pet an adorable puppy and try shooting a bow. Can we come back to the park soon?" Her mommy said, "Of course, we can come back anytime you want." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved balloons and always wanted to have one. One day, her mom took her to the park and bought her an amazing red balloon. Lily was so happy and played with it all day. + +As they were leaving the park, Lily saw a man selling ice cream. She asked her mom for some, but her mom said they didn't have enough money to pay for it. Lily was sad, but she still had her balloon. + +As they were walking home, Lily accidentally let go of her balloon and it flew away. She was so upset and cried all the way home. + +The next day, Lily's mom took her to the park again. This time, Lily saw the same man selling ice cream. She remembered what happened yesterday and asked her mom if they could pay for some. Her mom said yes and they bought some ice cream. + +But as they were leaving the park, Lily saw her red balloon stuck in a tree. She ran to get it, but as she reached for it, a strong wind blew and the branch broke. Lily fell and hurt herself. She was crying and her mom had to take her to the hospital. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be careful with her things and to always pay attention to her surroundings. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his wagon. His wagon was big and red and had four wheels. Timmy liked to fill his wagon with toys and take them for a ride. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy also had a wagon, but it was blue and a little smaller than Timmy's. They decided to have a race with their wagons to see who was faster. The race was very competitive, but Timmy won because his wagon was bigger and stronger. + +After the race, they decided to order some pizza for lunch. Timmy's mom helped them order the pizza over the phone. They were very excited when it arrived and they ate it all up. Timmy and Billy had a great day playing with their wagons and eating pizza. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar named Coco. Coco loved to crawl around and explore the world. One day, Coco saw a big, juicy leaf and started to munch on it. Suddenly, Coco heard a loud noise and became very alert. It was a hungry bird looking for a snack! + +Coco knew that he had to escape, but he was too slow to crawl away quickly. So, Coco used all his strength to crawl up the stem of the leaf and onto a nearby branch. The bird tried to catch Coco, but he was too high up for the bird to reach. + +Coco was safe for now, but he knew he had to be more careful in the future. As the days went by, Coco grew bigger and stronger. Finally, after a whole year of crawling and eating, Coco spun a cocoon around himself and went to sleep. When he woke up, he had turned into a beautiful butterfly! +Lisa and Tom were friends. They liked to play together in the park. They had a lot of fun with the swings, the slide and the sandbox. + +One day, Tom had an idea. He found a pretty ring in the sandbox. It was shiny and had a red stone. He thought Lisa would like it. He went to her and said: "Lisa, I have something for you. Look at this ring. It is impressive. Do you want it?" + +Lisa looked at the ring. She liked it too. It was very pretty. She smiled and said: "Yes, Tom, I want it. Thank you. It is a nice gift." + +Tom was happy. He put the ring on Lisa's finger. Then he said: "Lisa, I have a request. Will you marry me?" + +Lisa was surprised. She did not know what marry meant. She asked: "What is marry, Tom?" + +Tom said: "Marry is when two friends love each other very much and want to be together always. They have a big party and wear nice clothes and eat cake. Do you want to marry me, Lisa?" + +Lisa thought for a moment. She liked Tom. He was a good friend. She liked to play with him. She liked cake. She said: "Yes, Tom, I want to marry you. But we have to ask our moms and dads first. OK?" + +Tom said: "OK, Lisa. Let's go and ask them. Come on, let's hold hands." + +Lisa and Tom held hands and ran to their moms and dads. They showed them the ring and told them their request. Their moms and dads laughed and hugged them. They said: "You are very sweet, Lisa and Tom. But you are too young to marry. You can be friends and play together. And maybe one day, when you are older, you can marry if you still want to. OK?" + +Lisa and Tom said: "OK, moms and dads. We understand. But can we still have cake?" + +Their moms and dads said: "Of course, you can have cake. You are very good kids. We love you very much." + +Lisa and Tom smiled and hugged their moms and dads. They were happy. They had a ring, a cake and a friend. They did not need anything else. +Lily loved to dance. She danced in her room, in the garden, and in the park. She danced with her dolls, her dog, and her friends. She danced when she was happy, when she was sad, and when she was bored. She was a dancer. + +One day, Lily saw a poster for a dance show. She wanted to go and see the dancers on the stage. She asked her mom if they could go. Her mom said yes, and they bought tickets for the show. + +The day of the show came, and Lily was very excited. She put on her best dress and shoes, and her mom did her hair. They went to the theater and found their seats. Lily looked at the stage and the lights and the curtains. She clapped her hands and smiled. + +The show started, and Lily watched the dancers with wonder. They were fast and graceful and beautiful. They jumped and spun and twirled. They wore colorful costumes and shiny shoes. They made music with their feet and their hands. Lily wanted to be like them. + +At the end of the show, the dancers came out and bowed. The audience cheered and clapped. Lily clapped louder than anyone. She stood up on her seat and shouted, "Bravo! Bravo!" + +One of the dancers heard her and looked at her. He smiled and waved at her. He pointed at her and said, "You are a dancer, too. You have the spirit and the joy of dancing. Don't ever stop dancing. You can be on the stage one day. I encourage you to follow your dream." + +Lily felt a warm feeling in her heart. She waved back at the dancer and said, "Thank you. You are amazing. I will keep dancing. I will follow my dream." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm proud of you, Lily. You are a dancer, and you are my star." +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to jog in the park. They jog fast and slow. They jog up and down. They jog with their dog, Rex. + +One day, they see a big hill. They want to jog up the hill. They say, "Let's jog up the hill. It will be fun." + +They start to jog up the hill. Rex jogs with them. But the hill is very high and steep. Sam and Tom get tired. They pant and sweat. Rex gets tired too. He stops and lies down. + +Sam and Tom look at Rex. They say, "Poor Rex. He is too tired to jog. How can we help him?" + +They think hard. They are clever. They have an idea. They say, "We can carry Rex. We can take turns. You carry him first, then I carry him. Then we can jog up the hill together." + +They do what they say. Sam carries Rex first. He holds him in his arms. He jogs slowly. Tom jogs with him. Then they switch. Tom carries Rex. He holds him in his arms. He jogs slowly. Sam jogs with him. + +They jog and carry Rex up the hill. They are strong and kind. Rex is happy. He licks their faces. They reach the top of the hill. They see the park and the sky. They say, "We did it! We jogged up the hill. We helped Rex. We are good friends." + +They hug and smile. They jog down the hill. They play in the park. They have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big door in the hall. The door has a sign that says "lab". Tom and Lily do not know what "lab" means. They are curious. + +"Let's open the door and see what is inside," Tom says. + +"OK, but be careful. It might be dark," Lily says. + +They open the door and go inside. It is very dark. They cannot see anything. They hear strange noises. They feel scared. + +"What is that?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a monster," Tom says. + +They want to go back, but they cannot find the door. They are lost in the dark lab. They start to cry. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. + +Then, they see a light. It is a flashlight. A man comes with the flashlight. He is wearing a white coat. He is a scientist. He works in the lab. + +"Who are you? What are you doing here?" he asks. + +"We are sorry. We were playing and we opened the door. We did not know it was your lab. We are scared. Please help us," Tom and Lily say. + +The scientist is not angry. He is kind. He smiles and says, "Don't worry. I will help you. Come with me. I will show you the way out. And I will also show you some of the things I do in the lab. They are not scary. They are fun and interesting. Do you want to see?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They are not scared anymore. They are curious again. They follow the scientist. He shows them some of his experiments. He explains them with simple words. Tom and Lily learn new things. They have fun. + +They thank the scientist and say goodbye. He gives them some stickers and candy. He tells them to come back another day, but only with his permission. He also tells them to be careful and not to open doors they do not know. + +Tom and Lily agree. They go back to their toys and books. They are happy. They have a new friend. He is a scientist. He works in a lab. +Ben and Mia like to play on the lawn. The lawn is big and green and soft. They run and jump and roll on the lawn. They see many bugs and flowers on the lawn. They are happy. + +One day, they hear a loud noise on the lawn. They look and see a big dog. The dog is black and brown and has a long tail. The dog barks and runs on the lawn. Ben and Mia are scared. + +"Who are you?" Ben asks the dog. "Why are you on our lawn?" + +The dog stops and looks at Ben and Mia. He wags his tail and speaks to them. + +"I am Rex," the dog says. "I am a mighty dog. I can run fast and jump high and bark loud. I am here to play with you." + +Ben and Mia are surprised. They did not know dogs can speak. They think Rex is a funny dog. They are not scared anymore. + +"Can we play with you?" Mia asks Rex. "We like to play on the lawn too." + +Rex nods and smiles. He likes Ben and Mia. They are friendly and fun. + +"Yes, we can play together," Rex says. "We can chase and catch and fetch and roll. We can be friends." + +Ben and Mia are happy. They have a new friend on the lawn. They play with Rex and have a good time. They are a mighty team. +Lily and Ben were playing with a big ball in the park. They liked to roll the ball to each other and catch it with their hands. Sometimes they rolled the ball very fast and sometimes very slow. + +One time, Ben rolled the ball so hard that it went past Lily and hit a tree. The ball bounced back and landed on a palm. A palm is a big green leaf that grows on some trees. The ball was stuck on the palm and Lily and Ben could not reach it. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Lily said. "You rolled the ball too hard and now we can't play with it." + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. "I didn't mean to roll it so hard. How can we get it back?" + +They looked around and saw a man with a ladder. He was fixing a light on the park. They ran to him and asked for his help. + +"Excuse me, sir, can you please help us?" Lily said. "Our ball is stuck on a palm and we can't get it." + +The man smiled and said, "Sure, I can help you. Let me finish this light and then I'll get your ball for you." + +Lily and Ben waited patiently and thanked the man when he got their ball back. They were happy to have their ball again and they decided to roll it more gently. They played with the ball until it was time to go home. They said goodbye to the man and to each other and promised to play again soon. +Lily loved to sign. She learned how to use her hands to say words from her mom, who was deaf. Lily liked to sign with her mom, her dad, and her friends at school. She also liked to sign with her toys and her pets. + +One day, Lily wanted to play dress-up. She found a lovely costume in her closet. It was a purple dress with a shiny crown and a wand. She put on the costume and looked at herself in the mirror. She felt like a princess. + +She ran to the living room, where her mom was reading a book. She signed to her mom, "Look at me, mom! I am a princess!" + +Her mom smiled and signed back, "You are a lovely princess, Lily! Do you want to show me some magic?" + +Lily nodded and waved her wand. She pretended to make her mom's book fly in the air. She signed, "Abracadabra!" + +Her mom laughed and caught the book. She signed, "Wow, Lily! You are a very clever princess! Do you want to read this book with me?" + +Lily said yes and cuddled with her mom on the couch. They read the book together, signing the words and the pictures. Lily was happy. She loved to sign and she loved her mom. +Lily and Ben were going to camp with Mom and Dad. They were very happy. They liked to sleep in a tent and see the stars. They liked to make fire and roast marshmallows. They liked to play with the animals and the flowers. + +But Lily and Ben also wanted to be independent. They wanted to do things by themselves. They wanted to show Mom and Dad that they were big and brave. So they asked Mom and Dad if they could help with the camp. + +Mom and Dad said yes. They said Lily and Ben could help with the camp. They said Lily could help set up the tent. They said Ben could help collect wood for the fire. They said they were proud of Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben were very excited. They ran to help with the camp. Lily helped Mom with the tent. She held the poles and the pegs. She pulled the ropes and the fabric. She said, "Look, Mom, I can help with the tent!" + +Ben helped Dad with the wood. He picked up the sticks and the branches. He carried them to the fire pit. He said, "Look, Dad, I can help with the wood!" + +Mom and Dad smiled. They said, "Well done, Lily and Ben! You are very helpful and independent. You are very good at camping. We love you very much." They hugged Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben were very happy. They helped with the camp. They were independent. They were good at camping. They loved Mom and Dad. They said, "We love camping!" +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. They found a big worm and a shiny beetle. They put them in a jar and showed them to Mom. + +Mom said, "Wow, you found some nice friends. But you are very dirty. You need to wash your hands and face before lunch. Come inside, please." + +Tom and Lily followed Mom to the bathroom. They turned on the tap and rubbed soap on their hands and face. The soap smelled like flowers. They rinsed off the soap and dried with a towel. + +Mom said, "Good job. Now let's go to the kitchen. I made you some sandwiches and juice." + +Tom and Lily ran to the kitchen. They saw two plates on the table. One had a cheese sandwich and a red tie. The other had a peanut butter sandwich and a blue tie. + +Tom said, "Why do we have ties, Mom?" + +Mom said, "They are for fun. You can wear them like a necklace or a scarf. Or you can use them to make a bow or a knot. They are very soft and pretty." + +Lily said, "I like the blue tie. Can I have it, Tom?" + +Tom said, "OK, you can have the blue tie. I like the red tie. It matches my shirt." + +They swapped ties and put them around their necks. They smiled and thanked Mom. They bit into their sandwiches. Lily made a face. She said, "Yuck, this is bitter. I don't like peanut butter." + +Tom said, "I like peanut butter. It is sweet and sticky. Can I have your sandwich, Lily?" + +Lily said, "OK, you can have my sandwich. I like cheese. It is soft and yummy. Can I have your sandwich, Tom?" + +They swapped sandwiches and ate them happily. They drank their juice and wiped their mouths. They said, "That was a good lunch, Mom. Thank you." + +Mom said, "You're welcome, my loves. I'm glad you enjoyed it. And I like your ties. They look very nice on you." + +Tom and Lily hugged Mom and said, "We love you, Mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Tom and Lily." +Lily and Max were playing in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were explorers in a swamp. They wore boots and hats and carried sticks. They looked for frogs and bugs and birds. + +"Look, Lily, a big green frog!" Max said, pointing to a pond. He ran towards it, but Lily stopped him. + +"Wait, Max, pause!" she said. "We have to be careful. The pond might be deep and muddy. And there might be snakes or crocodiles." + +Max paused and looked at Lily. He was not afraid of snakes or crocodiles, but he did not want to get wet and dirty. He nodded and said, "OK, Lily, you are right. Let's go around the pond and look for another way." + +They walked around the pond, holding hands. They saw a log that crossed the water. They decided to use it as a bridge. They stepped on the log and balanced themselves. They saw more frogs and bugs and birds. They smiled and laughed. + +They reached the other side of the pond. They saw a big tree with a hole in it. They wondered what was inside. They climbed the tree and peeked into the hole. They saw a nest with four baby birds. The baby birds were fluffy and cute. They chirped and opened their mouths. + +"Hello, baby birds," Lily said softly. "We are explorers. We come in peace. We won't hurt you." + +The baby birds looked at Lily and Max. They seemed curious and friendly. They moved closer to them. Lily and Max touched them gently. They felt warm and soft. + +Lily and Max felt happy and comfortable. They liked the baby birds. They decided to stay with them for a while. They forgot about the swamp and the pond and the snakes and the crocodiles. They only thought about the tree and the hole and the birds. They felt like they had found a new home. +Ben liked to play with his toy rabbit. He named it Hoppy and gave it a soft bed and a carrot to eat. He was very thoughtful and kind to Hoppy. + +One day, he took Hoppy outside to the garden. He wanted to show Hoppy the flowers and the birds. He put Hoppy on the grass and ran to pick a daisy. + +But he did not see the big dog that was in the garden. The dog saw Hoppy and thought it was a real rabbit. The dog ran to Hoppy and barked loudly. + +Hoppy was scared and tried to hide. Ben heard the dog and turned around. He saw Hoppy in danger and ran to him. + +"Stop!" he shouted to the dog. "Hoppy is my friend. You cannot hurt him. Go away!" + +He picked up Hoppy and hugged him. He protect Hoppy from the dog. The dog was confused and ran away. + +Ben took Hoppy back to the house. He gave him a kiss and a new carrot. He said, "I'm sorry, Hoppy. You are safe now. I love you." + +Hoppy was happy and snuggled with Ben. He said, "Thank you, Ben. You are brave and thoughtful. I love you too." +Lily liked to slide on the big slide in the park. She felt happy when she went fast and felt the wind in her hair. She always took her diary with her, where she drew pictures of the things she saw and the people she met. + +One day, she met a boy named Ben, who also liked to slide. He asked her if he could see her diary. Lily said yes, because she wanted to make a new friend. She showed him her drawings of flowers, birds, and stars. + +But Ben was not a nice boy. He laughed at her drawings and said they were silly. He tore a page from her diary and threw it away. Lily felt very sad and angry. She tried to get her diary back, but Ben was bigger and stronger. He ran away with her diary, leaving Lily alone on the slide. + +Lily started to cry. She felt frightened and lost. She wanted her diary back. She wanted her mom. She did not know what to do. + +Then, she heard a voice. It was Anna, her big sister, who came to the park to look for her. Anna saw Lily crying on the slide and ran to her. She hugged her and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her everything. Anna felt sorry for her and angry at Ben. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will help you find your diary and teach Ben a lesson. He can't be mean to you like that. Come on, let's go." + +Lily felt a little better. She wiped her tears and smiled at Anna. She was glad she had a big sister who cared for her. She held Anna's hand and followed her. Together, they went to look for Ben and Lily's diary. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. Today, they are in school. They have a big project to display. They worked hard on it. It is a poster with their names and their favorite animals. + +"Are you ready, Ben?" Anna asks. She holds the poster with one hand. She is excited to show it to the teacher and the other kids. + +"Yes, I am ready, Anna," Ben says. He holds the other end of the poster. He is proud of their work. He likes the lion he drew. It has a big mane and sharp teeth. + +They walk to the front of the class. They smile and say hello to everyone. They put the poster on the easel. They point to their names and their animals. + +"This is our project," Anna says. "My name is Anna and I like pandas. They are black and white and eat bamboo." + +"My name is Ben and I like lions. They are yellow and brown and roar loud," Ben says. + +The teacher and the other kids clap and cheer. They say good job and ask questions. Anna and Ben answer and thank them. They are happy. They did a good job. They go back to their seats and hug. They are good friends. +Lily liked to create songs. She sang about her toys, her cat, and her mom. She made up words and tunes and clapped her hands. She was happy when she sang. + +One day, she saw a fat bird on the tree outside her window. It was red and black and had a big beak. It made a loud noise. Lily wanted to sing with the bird. She opened the window and said, "Hello, bird! Do you want to create a song with me?" + +The bird looked at Lily and said, "No, thank you. I have my own song. It is for the other birds. They like my song. They think I am handsome and strong. You are not a bird. You have a different song. It is for the people. They like your song. They think you are cute and smart." + +Lily felt sad. She liked the bird's song. She wanted to be friends with the bird. She said, "But we can share our songs. We can learn from each other. We can have fun. Please, bird, create a song with me." + +The bird thought for a moment. He liked Lily's song too. He wanted to be nice to Lily. He said, "Okay, Lily. We can create a song together. But we have to be careful. We have to sing softly. We don't want to scare the other birds or the people. We have to respect their songs too." + +Lily smiled. She was happy. She said, "Thank you, bird. You are very kind. I respect your song too. Let's create a song together." And they did. They sang a song that was a mix of their words and tunes. They sang softly and happily. They became friends. They liked their song. +Lily liked to feed the pigeons in the park. She had some bread that she broke into small pieces and threw on the ground. The pigeons came and ate the bread. They made soft noises and flapped their wings. + +One day, Lily saw a pigeon that was different from the others. It had a bandage on its leg and a feather missing from its tail. It looked sad and hurt. Lily felt sorry for the pigeon. She wanted to help it. + +She picked up the pigeon gently and held it in her arms. She said, "Don't worry, little pigeon. I will take care of you. You are not ordinary. You are special." + +The pigeon cooed and nuzzled her cheek. It felt warm and soft. Lily smiled and walked home with the pigeon. She asked her mom if she could keep it as a pet. Her mom said yes, as long as she cleaned its cage and gave it water and seeds. + +Lily was happy. She named the pigeon Lucky. She made a cozy bed for it in a cardboard box. She gave it some bread and water. She sang to it and stroked its feathers. She said, "You are my friend, Lucky. You don't have to suffer anymore. I love you." +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Pinky. Pinky had a pink dress, pink shoes and pink hair. Lily took Pinky everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a big pond with ducks and fish. She wanted to feed them. She asked her mom for some bread. Her mom gave her a piece and told her to be careful. + +Lily walked to the edge of the pond and threw some bread to the ducks. They came closer and quacked. Lily smiled. She saw a shiny thing in the water. It was a hook. Lily did not know what a hook was. She thought it was a toy. She reached for it. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. The hook hurt her finger. It was sharp and pointy. It made her bleed. Lily dropped the bread and the hook. She ran to her mom and dad. They saw her finger and hugged her. + +"Oh, Lily, what happened?" her mom asked. + +"I touched a hook. It was in the pond. It was not a toy. It was bad." Lily said. + +Her dad looked at the pond and saw the hook. He also saw Pinky. Pinky was floating in the water. The hook had caught her dress. Lily had dropped her when she ran. + +"Pinky!" Lily shouted. She wanted to get her. She loved her. + +"Wait, Lily, don't go!" her dad said. He ran to the pond and got Pinky. He brought her back to Lily. He also got a band-aid for her finger. + +"Here, Lily, I got Pinky. She is wet, but she is okay. And here is a band-aid for your finger. It will make it better." he said. + +Lily hugged Pinky and thanked her dad. She put the band-aid on her finger. She was glad Pinky was safe. She was sorry she touched the hook. + +"I regret touching the hook, mom. It was a mistake. I will not do it again." she said. + +Her mom kissed her and said, "It's okay, Lily. You did not know. You learned something new. Hooks are not toys. They are for fishing. They can hurt you and your dolls. You have to be careful." + +Lily nodded. She learned a lesson. She was happy she had her mom, her dad and her Pinky. She did not want any more hooks. +Lily liked to play with her mom's perfume. She liked the pretty bottles and the nice smells. She would spray some on her dress and pretend to be a princess. But one day, she sprayed too much and made a big mess. + +"Mommy, mommy, look at me!" Lily called, running to the living room. + +"Oh, Lily, what did you do?" Mommy asked, seeing the wet spots and the strong smell on Lily's dress. + +"I played with your perfume, mommy. I wanted to be a princess like you," Lily said, smiling. + +"Lily, you can't play with my perfume. It's not a toy. It's for grown-ups. It can hurt your skin and your eyes and your nose. And it can make a mess on your clothes and the furniture. Do you understand?" Mommy explained, gently but firmly. + +Lily nodded, but she felt sad. She didn't mean to do anything bad. She just wanted to have fun and be like mommy. + +"I'm sorry, mommy. I won't play with your perfume again," Lily said, looking down. + +Mommy hugged Lily and kissed her head. + +"It's okay, Lily. I'm not mad at you. I love you very much. But you have to be careful with things that are not for you. Come on, let's go change your dress and wash your face. Then we can read a story together. How does that sound?" Mommy asked, smiling. + +Lily smiled back and nodded. She felt better. She loved mommy and mommy loved her. She wanted to listen to mommy and learn from her. She followed mommy to the bedroom, feeling comfortable and happy. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to run. They ran in the park, in the yard, and in the school. They ran fast and had fun. They liked to race each other and see who was faster. + +One day, they saw a bright red car in the street. It was shiny and had big wheels. They wanted to see it up close. They ran to the car and looked at it. They saw a man inside the car. He smiled at them and said, "Hello, kids. Do you like my car?" + +"Yes, we do!" Lily and Sam said. "It is very bright and pretty. Can we touch it?" + +"Sure, you can. But be careful, it is new and clean. I just got it today. It is my own car. I worked hard to buy it." + +"Wow, you own this car? That is cool!" Lily said. "Can you drive it fast?" + +"Yes, I can. It is a race car. It can go very fast and make loud noises. Do you want to hear it?" + +"Yes, please!" Sam said. + +The man started the car and revved the engine. It made a loud roar that made Lily and Sam giggle. They covered their ears and watched the car. They liked the sound and the smoke. + +"Thank you for showing us your car!" Lily and Sam said. + +"You're welcome, kids. I'm glad you like it. But remember, running is good for you too. It makes you strong and healthy. And it is fun to race with your friends. Do you want to race with me?" + +"Yes, we do!" Lily and Sam said. + +They ran back to the park with the man. They raced with him and each other. They had a lot of fun. They liked the bright red car, but they liked running more. +Lily and Ben are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys in the living room. Sometimes they make a tent with a big blanket and some chairs. They pretend they are camping in the woods. + +One day, Mom says they have to clean up their toys before lunch. Lily and Ben do not want to stop playing. They say they are not hungry. They hide under the blanket and whisper to each other. + +Mom comes to the living room and sees the blanket tent. She says, "Lily and Ben, are you under there? It is time to clean up and eat. You can play again after lunch." + +Lily and Ben do not answer. They hope Mom will go away. But Mom does not go away. She lifts the blanket and sees them. She says, "You two are very silly. You cannot stay under the blanket all day. You need to eat and be healthy. Come on, let's put away your toys and go to the kitchen. I have made some good soup and sandwiches for you." + +Lily and Ben feel a little sorry. They know Mom is right. They say, "OK, Mom. We are sorry. We will clean up and eat. Can we play with the blanket again later?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Of course you can. I permit you to play with the blanket after lunch. But only if you are good and finish your food. Deal?" + +Lily and Ben nod and say, "Deal!" They give Mom a hug and a kiss. They help her to fold the blanket and put away their toys. They follow her to the kitchen and sit at the table. They enjoy their soup and sandwiches. They are happy and hungry. They thank Mom for the good food. They look forward to playing with the blanket again. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a new toy in the park. It is a laser. It can make red lights and sounds. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom says. He picks up the laser and turns it on. He points it at a tree and makes a zap sound. + +"Can I try?" Mia asks. She reaches for the laser. + +"No, it is mine!" Tom says. He pulls the laser away from Mia. He is selfish. He does not want to share. + +"That is not nice!" Mia says. She is sad and angry. She wants to play with the laser too. + +"Too bad!" Tom says. He runs away with the laser. He laughs. + +Mia cries. She feels alone. She does not like Tom anymore. + +Then, she sees a big dog. The dog is friendly. It comes to Mia and licks her face. It makes her happy. + +"Hi, dog!" Mia says. She pets the dog. The dog wags its tail. + +The dog sees the laser. It likes the red light. It chases the light and barks. + +Tom is scared. He drops the laser and runs away. The dog picks up the laser and brings it to Mia. + +"Thank you, dog!" Mia says. She hugs the dog. She turns on the laser and plays with the dog. They have fun. + +Mia is not selfish. She shares the laser with the dog. They are friends. +Tom and Anna are playing in the living room. They have many toys, but they like the train set best. They make the train go around the track and make noises. Choo-choo! + +But then, the train stops. It does not move or make noises. Tom and Anna are sad. They want the train to go again. They look at the train. They look at the track. They look at the switch. The switch is on the wall. It makes the train work. + +Tom says, "I can reach the switch. I can make the train go." He stands on a chair and stretches his arm. He tries to touch the switch. But he is too short. He cannot reach it. + +Anna says, "I can help you. I can push the chair. You can get closer to the switch." She pushes the chair with her hands. Tom moves with the chair. He tries to touch the switch again. But he is still too short. He cannot reach it. + +Tom and Anna are very sad. They look at each other. They look at the train. They look at the switch. They wish they were taller. They wish they could make the train go. They do not know what to do. +Lily loved to draw. She had many colors and papers in her drawer. She liked to make beautiful pictures of flowers, animals and people. She showed them to her mom and dad and they smiled. + +One day, Lily wanted to draw a big car. She took out her red and black colors and a big paper. She drew a car with four wheels, a window and a door. She drew a person inside the car. She made the car go fast. She wrote "speed" on the paper. + +She was very proud of her car. She ran to her mom and said, "Look, mom, I made a car. It is very fast. It can speed." + +Her mom looked at her car and said, "Wow, Lily, that is a very nice car. You are very good at drawing. I like the person in the car. Who is it?" + +Lily smiled and said, "It is you, mom. You are driving the car. You are very beautiful." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very sweet. I love you and your car." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look at the sky and see the clouds. Some clouds were big and white, some were small and gray. They moved slowly in the air. + +"Look, Lily, that cloud looks like a dog!" Ben said, pointing at a fluffy cloud. + +"Where? I don't see it!" Lily said, squinting her eyes. + +"Here, next to the tree. See, it has a tail and ears and a nose!" Ben said, tracing the shape with his finger. + +"Oh, yes, I see it now! It's a cute dog!" Lily said, smiling. + +They watched the cloud dog for a while, until it moved away and changed its shape. + +"Let's find another cloud!" Ben said, looking around. + +"OK, how about that one? It looks like a flower!" Lily said, pointing at a round cloud with petals. + +"Yes, it does! It's a pretty flower!" Ben said, nodding. + +They found more clouds that looked like things they knew: a car, a fish, a star, a hat. They had fun guessing and naming them. The sky was calm and blue, and they felt happy. +Lila and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. They also liked to pick some of the fruits and vegetables that grew there. Lila saw a big red pepper and wanted to take it. She pulled it from the plant and held it in her hand. + +"Look, Tom, I found a pepper!" she said. + +Tom looked at the pepper and frowned. He knew that pepper did not belong to them. It belonged to their neighbor, Mr. Lee. Mr. Lee was an old man who loved to grow peppers and other spicy things. He was very nice and sometimes gave them some of his harvest, but he did not like it when people took his peppers without asking. + +"That is not our pepper, Lila. That is Mr. Lee's pepper. We should not take it. He will be sad and mad," Tom said. + +Lila did not want to make Mr. Lee sad and mad. She liked him and his peppers. But she also liked the pepper in her hand. It was big and red and shiny. She wanted to keep it and eat it. + +"But it is so pretty and yummy. I want it. Please, Tom, can we have it?" she asked. + +Tom shook his head. He knew they had to do the right thing. He took Lila's hand and the pepper and walked to Mr. Lee's house. He knocked on the door and waited. Mr. Lee opened the door and smiled when he saw them. + +"Hello, Lila and Tom. What can I do for you?" he asked. + +Tom held up the pepper and said, "We are sorry, Mr. Lee. We took your pepper from your garden. We did not ask you. We know it is wrong. We are sorry. Here is your pepper back." + +Mr. Lee looked at the pepper and then at the children. He saw that they were sorry and honest. He was not sad and mad anymore. He was happy and proud. + +"Thank you, Lila and Tom. You are very good and brave. You did the right thing. I am not angry with you. I am glad you like my peppers. You can have this one as a gift. And you can come to my garden anytime and ask me for more. I have plenty to share," he said. + +Lila and Tom smiled and thanked Mr. Lee. They hugged him and took the pepper. They went back to their garden and ate the pepper together. It was spicy and sweet and delicious. They were happy and proud too. They learned that it is better to ask than to take. And they learned that sharing is caring. They belonged to each other and to their neighbor. They were friends. +Mia and Leo are twins. They like to play with their toys and read books. But they do not like to eat broccoli. Mom says broccoli is good for them, but they think it is yucky. + +One day, Mom makes broccoli for dinner. She puts it on their plates with chicken and rice. Mia and Leo look at the broccoli and make faces. + +"No, thank you, Mom. We do not want broccoli," they say. + +Mom smiles and says, "You have to try it, Mia and Leo. It is tasty and healthy. Just one bite, please." + +Mia and Leo shake their heads. They insist they do not like broccoli. They push their plates away. + +Mom is upset. She says, "Mia and Leo, you are being rude. You have to eat what I make for you. Broccoli is not bad. It is green and crunchy and good with butter. If you do not eat it, you will not get dessert." + +Mia and Leo love dessert. They want ice cream and cookies. But they do not want broccoli. They look at each other and whisper. + +"Maybe we can try it, Leo," Mia says. + +"Maybe it is not so yucky, Mia," Leo says. + +They pick up their forks and take a small bite of broccoli. They chew and swallow. They make a face. + +"It is not so bad," Mia says. + +"It is okay," Leo says. + +Mom is happy. She says, "Good job, Mia and Leo. I am proud of you. You can have dessert now." + +Mia and Leo smile. They finish their broccoli and eat their ice cream and cookies. They hug Mom and say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." + +Mom hugs them back and says, "I love you too, Mia and Leo. You are my sweet twins." +Tom and Anna liked to play in the old house. They found many things to look at and touch. Some things were shiny and some things were dusty. They liked to make stories with the things they found. + +One day, they found a big box in a dark room. The box had a lock on it, but Tom had a key. He opened the box and saw many books inside. The books had pictures and words on them. Some books were old and some books were new. + +"Look, Anna, books!" Tom said. "We can read them and learn things." + +Anna looked at the books. She saw one book that was very dusty. It had a star on the cover and a word she did not know. She took the book out of the box and opened it. + +"Tom, look at this book!" Anna said. "It has magic in it!" + +Tom looked at the book. He saw words and symbols that he did not understand. He saw a picture of a wand and a hat. He saw a picture of a dragon and a castle. + +"Wow, this book is powerful!" Tom said. "Maybe we can do magic with it!" + +Anna smiled. She liked magic. She wanted to try it. + +"Let's choose a spell and say it!" Anna said. "Maybe we can make something happen!" + +Tom nodded. He wanted to try it too. He looked at the book and saw a spell that said "fly". He liked to fly. He pointed at the book and said the spell. + +"Fly, fly, fly!" Tom said. + +Suddenly, they felt a wind around them. They lifted off the ground and flew in the air. They laughed and screamed. They flew around the room and saw the things from above. They felt happy and free. + +They did not see the dust that fell from the book. They did not see the lock that closed on the box. They did not see the key that fell on the floor. They did not see the door that shut behind them. They did not see the shadow that moved in the dark. They did not hear the voice that said: + +"Mine, mine, mine!" +Tom was a cat with soft fur. He liked to play with his ball of yarn. He would roll it, chase it, and catch it with his paws. He thought he was very powerful. + +One day, he saw a big dog in the yard. The dog had long fur and big teeth. He barked loud and ran fast. Tom was scared of the dog. He hid under the sofa and watched. + +The dog saw Tom's ball of yarn. He thought it was a toy. He grabbed it with his mouth and ran away. Tom was angry. He wanted his ball back. He ran after the dog and meowed. + +"Hey, that is mine!" Tom said. "Give it back!" + +The dog stopped and looked at Tom. He laughed and said, "You are too small to play with this. I am bigger and stronger than you. I can measure your fur with my teeth. You are not powerful. You are silly." + +Tom felt sad and mad. He did not like the dog. He wanted to show him he was wrong. He had an idea. He saw a hose near the fence. He ran to it and turned it on. Water came out fast and strong. + +Tom aimed the hose at the dog. He sprayed him with water. The dog was wet and cold. He dropped the ball of yarn and yelped. He ran away to his house. + +Tom picked up his ball of yarn. He was happy. He had his toy back. He had shown the dog he was not silly. He was brave and smart. He was powerful. He went back to his sofa and played with his ball. He felt proud of his fur. +Sara and Tom were going to visit their grandma. They had to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Sara wanted to pack her favorite doll, but she could not find it. She looked under the bed, in the closet, and in the toy box, but the doll was not there. + +"Tom, have you seen my doll?" Sara asked her brother. + +"No, I have not. Maybe you left it in the car?" Tom said. + +They ran to the car and opened the door. There was no doll, but they saw something else. It was a thermometer. It was not their thermometer. It was a different one. It was red and shiny and had a mysterious shape. + +"Wow, what is this?" Tom said, picking up the thermometer. + +"I don't know. It looks like a rocket. Maybe it can fly!" Sara said. + +They pressed a button on the thermometer and it made a loud beep. Then it started to glow and spin. Sara and Tom were scared and excited. They dropped the thermometer and ran back to the house. + +"Mom, dad, we found something in the car!" they shouted. + +"What did you find?" their mom asked. + +"A thermometer that looks like a rocket!" they said. + +"A thermometer that looks like a rocket?" their dad said. + +They showed their mom and dad the thermometer. Their mom and dad looked surprised and confused. + +"Where did this come from?" their mom asked. + +"We don't know. It was in the car. It can beep and glow and spin!" they said. + +Their mom and dad looked at each other and smiled. + +"Well, this is a very special thermometer. It belongs to your grandma. She is a scientist and she makes things like this. She sent it to us as a gift. She wanted you to have fun with it. But you have to be careful. It is not a toy. It is a tool. It can measure the temperature of anything. Even the stars!" their dad said. + +"Wow, really? That's so cool!" Sara and Tom said. + +They hugged their mom and dad and thanked them for the gift. Then they packed the thermometer in their bags, along with their clothes and toys. They were ready to go to their grandma's house. They could not wait to see her and show her their new thermometer. They wondered what other things she had made. Maybe she had a doll that could talk, or a car that could fly, or a book that could sing. They were sure their grandma had many mysterious and wonderful things. They loved their grandma very much. +Mia likes to play with her phone. She pretends to call her friends and talk to them. Sometimes she makes funny noises and laughs. She also likes to hear the phone ring. It makes a loud sound and she can press a button to answer. + +One day, Mia is playing with her phone in her room. She is sitting on her bed, which is very comfortable. She has her teddy bear and her blanket with her. She is talking to her friend Lily, who is a doll. She says, "Hi, Lily. How are you? Do you want to play with me?" + +Suddenly, she hears the phone ring. It is not her toy phone, but the real phone in the living room. She wonders who is calling. She jumps off her bed and runs to the living room. She sees her mom holding the phone. She looks happy and excited. + +Mia asks, "Mom, who is calling? Is it someone we know?" + +Mom says, "Yes, Mia. It is someone we know. It is your grandma. She has some good news for us. She is coming to visit us next week. She wants to talk to you. Do you want to say hello to her?" + +Mia feels happy too. She loves her grandma. She has not seen her for a long time. She wants to hug her and play with her. She says, "Yes, Mom. I want to talk to grandma. I miss her so much." + +Mom gives the phone to Mia. She says, "Here you go, Mia. Say hello to grandma. She is waiting for you." + +Mia takes the phone and puts it to her ear. She hears her grandma's voice. She says, "Hi, grandma. I am so happy to hear from you. I can't wait to see you. I love you." + +Grandma says, "Hi, Mia. I am so happy to hear from you too. I can't wait to see you. I love you too." + +Mia and grandma talk for a while. They tell each other what they have been doing and what they want to do together. They make each other laugh and smile. Mia feels warm and cozy. She is glad that her phone rang. It brought her some good news. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big teddy bear. They named him Brownie, because he was brown and soft. They hugged him, kissed him, and told him stories every day. + +One day, their mom said they had to share Brownie with their cousin Sam, who was coming to visit. Lily and Tom did not like that. They did not want to share Brownie. He was their toy, and he belonged to them. They hid Brownie under their bed, and hoped Sam would not find him. + +But Sam was very curious, and he looked everywhere for toys. He found Brownie under the bed, and pulled him out. He smiled, and said, "Wow, what a nice teddy bear! Can I play with him?" + +Lily and Tom ran to him, and shouted, "No, no, no! He is ours, not yours! Give him back!" + +Sam was sad, and said, "But I just want to play with him. He looks so warm and cuddly. Can't we share him?" + +Lily and Tom looked at each other, and then at Brownie. They saw that he was sad too. He did not like to be pulled and shouted at. He liked to be loved and hugged. They felt sorry for Sam, and for Brownie. + +They said, "Okay, okay, we can share him. But only for a little while. And you have to be gentle with him. He is our friend, not just a toy." + +Sam nodded, and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are very kind. I will be gentle with him. He is your friend, and mine too." + +They all smiled, and hugged Brownie. Then they played with him, and told him stories. They had fun, and became friends too. + +Their mom was happy, and gave them all some cream to eat. It was sweet and cold, and they liked it. They ate it, and licked their spoons. They said, "Mmm, this is good cream. Thank you, mom." + +Mom said, "You're welcome, my loves. I'm proud of you for sharing and being nice. You are good twins, and good cousins. You all belong to me, and to each other." +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the forest. They had a wooden spear that they used to pretend they were hunters. One day, they saw a big deer near a stream. Tom wanted to throw the spear at the deer, but Sam said no. + +"Stop, Tom! The deer is nice. He does not want to be hurt. We can look at him and be quiet," Sam said. + +But Tom did not listen. He ran after the deer with the spear. The deer saw him and ran away. Tom followed him, but he was not fast enough. He tripped on a root and fell down. The spear flew out of his hand and landed in the water. + +Tom was sad and angry. He wanted the spear back. He went to the stream and tried to reach it, but it was too deep. He got wet and cold. He started to cry. + +Sam came to help him. He saw the spear in the water. He was brave and smart. He found a long stick and used it to pull the spear out. He gave it to Tom and said, "Here, Tom. This is your spear. But next time, do not be mean to the deer. He is our friend. He lives in the forest like us." + +Tom felt sorry. He hugged Sam and said, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good brother. I will not be mean to the deer again. I will be nice and gentle. Can we go home now? I am cold and hungry." + +Sam nodded and smiled. He took Tom's hand and they walked back to their house. The sky was gloomy and it started to rain, but they did not mind. They were happy to have each other and the forest. +Anna loves to make things with her daddy. They have a big box of paper, crayons, scissors and glue. Anna likes to cut and stick the paper into different shapes and colors. Daddy helps her to draw and write on them. + +One day, Anna decides to make a card for her mommy. She finds a big piece of pink paper and folds it in half. She cuts out a heart from red paper and glues it on the front. She writes "I love you" with a purple crayon. She thinks it looks beautiful. + +She shows it to her daddy and says, "Look, daddy, I made a card for mommy. Do you like it?" + +Daddy smiles and hugs her. He says, "I love it, Anna. It is very beautiful. You are very clever and sweet. Mommy will be so happy when she sees it." + +Anna beams and says, "Thank you, daddy. Can we give it to mommy now?" + +Daddy nods and says, "Yes, let's go. I'm sure mommy is waiting for us in the kitchen. She is making a yummy cake for us." + +Anna and daddy hold hands and walk to the kitchen. They see mommy taking out a big chocolate cake from the oven. It smells delicious. Mommy sees them and smiles. + +"Hello, my loves. What have you been doing?" she asks. + +Anna runs to her and says, "Mommy, mommy, I made something for you. Look!" She gives her the card and waits for her reaction. + +Mommy opens the card and gasps. She says, "Oh, Anna, this is the most beautiful card I have ever seen. I love you so much. Thank you, thank you, thank you." She kisses Anna and hugs her tightly. + +Daddy joins them and says, "We made it together. Anna did a great job. She wanted to surprise you." + +Mommy says, "You both did a great job. You are the best daddy and daughter in the world. I'm so lucky to have you. Come on, let's have some cake and celebrate." + +They sit down at the table and enjoy the cake. They laugh and talk and tell each other how much they love each other. They are a happy family. +Lisa loves to bake with her mom. They make cakes and cookies and pies. Lisa likes to add things to the batter, like eggs and milk and sugar. She also likes to add sprinkles and chocolate chips and nuts. + +Today, they are making a special cake for dad. It is his birthday and he is coming home soon. Lisa and mom want to surprise him with a delicious cake. They add flour and butter and vanilla to a big bowl. They mix it with a spoon until it is smooth. Then they pour it into a pan and put it in the oven. + +While the cake is baking, Lisa and mom make the frosting. They add cream cheese and honey and lemon juice to another bowl. They mix it with a fork until it is fluffy. Lisa tastes it and says, "Mmm, this is delicious!" + +Mom smiles and says, "Yes, it is. And do you know what will make it even more delicious?" She shows Lisa a cookie cutter shaped like a heart. "We can use this to cut out some hearts from the cake. Then we can put them on top of the frosting and make a heart cake for dad. He will love it!" + +Lisa claps her hands and says, "Yes, let's do that! I love dad and I love hearts!" She helps mom cut out the hearts and place them on the frosting. They make a big heart in the middle and smaller hearts around it. They add some more sprinkles for fun. + +The cake is ready and it looks beautiful. Lisa and mom put it on a plate and hide it in the kitchen. They hear dad's car in the driveway and run to the door. They hug him and say, "Happy birthday, dad! We have a surprise for you!" + +Dad follows them to the kitchen and sees the cake. He gasps and says, "Wow, this is amazing! Thank you, Lisa and mom! You are the best!" He kisses them and cuts a slice of the cake. He takes a bite and says, "This is delicious! And I love the hearts! You are so sweet and creative!" + +Lisa and mom smile and say, "We love you, dad! Happy birthday!" They all enjoy the cake and have a happy day. +Lily was a shy bird. She liked to stay in her nest and sing to herself. She did not like to talk to other birds or play with them. She was afraid they would laugh at her or hurt her. + +One day, a big storm came. The wind blew hard and the rain poured down. Lily's nest was on a high branch and it started to shake. Lily was very scared. She held on to her nest and hoped it would not fall. + +But then, she heard a loud crack. The branch broke and Lily's nest fell to the ground. Lily cried out and flapped her wings. She did not know what to do. She was wet and cold and alone. + +"Are you okay?" a voice asked. Lily looked up and saw a friendly squirrel. He had a big bushy tail and a warm smile. He had seen Lily's nest fall and came to help. + +"I'm sorry, your nest is broken," the squirrel said. "Do you have another place to stay?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not have any friends or family. She had always lived in her nest by herself. + +The squirrel felt sorry for Lily. He wanted to help her. He had an idea. + +"You can lend my home," he said. "I have a cozy hole in a big tree. There is enough room for both of us. You can stay there until you find a new nest." + +Lily was surprised. She did not expect the squirrel to be so kind. She did not know how to thank him. + +"Are you sure?" she asked. "I don't want to bother you." + +The squirrel nodded. "I'm sure. I don't mind. I like to share. And maybe we can be friends." + +Lily smiled. She felt a warm feeling in her heart. She decided to trust the squirrel. She followed him to his hole in the big tree. It was cozy and dry. The squirrel gave her some nuts and berries to eat. They talked and laughed and sang together. + +Lily was happy. She had found a new friend. She was not so shy anymore. She learned that sharing and caring can make life better. She thanked the squirrel for lending his home. And she hoped to find a new nest soon. +Lily and her mom went to the shop. Mom wanted to get coffee. Lily wanted to get juice. They saw a tall man in the shop. He had a big hat and a long coat. Lily was scared of the tall man. + +"Mom, who is that?" Lily asked. + +"That is Mr. Brown. He is a friend of mine. He likes coffee too. He is not scary. He is nice." Mom said. + +"Hello, Lily. Hello, Mom. Can I get coffee with you?" Mr. Brown said. + +"Sure, Mr. Brown. Lily, do you want to say hello to Mr. Brown?" Mom said. + +Lily was shy. She hid behind Mom. She did not want to say hello to Mr. Brown. + +"It's okay, Lily. I understand. You don't have to talk to me. Maybe next time. Here, I have something for you." Mr. Brown said. + +He took out a small toy from his pocket. It was a yellow duck. It had a red bow. It looked funny. + +"Wow, a duck! Thank you, Mr. Brown!" Lily said. + +She smiled. She took the duck. She was not scared of Mr. Brown anymore. She liked him. + +"You're welcome, Lily. You're a sweet girl. Enjoy your juice." Mr. Brown said. + +He got his coffee. He waved goodbye. He left the shop. + +Lily and Mom got their drinks. They sat at a table. Lily played with her duck. She was happy. + +"Mom, can we see Mr. Brown again?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, Lily. He is our friend. He likes to see us too. Maybe next time we can get coffee and juice together." Mom said. + +Lily nodded. She hugged her duck. She hugged Mom. She loved them. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toys. They had cars, dolls, blocks, and a microphone. The microphone was their favorite. They liked to sing songs and make funny noises with it. + +One day, they decided to have a race with their cars. They lined up their cars on the floor and got ready to go. Ben said, "I will win the race. My car is fast and red." Lily said, "No, I will win the race. My car is shiny and blue." They held the microphone and counted, "One, two, three, go!" + +They pushed their cars along the floor and watched them zoom. They cheered and shouted into the microphone. "Go, go, go!" Ben's car was ahead, but Lily's car was catching up. They were almost at the finish line. + +But then, something bad happened. The microphone slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. It made a loud noise and broke into pieces. Ben and Lily stopped their cars and looked at the microphone. They felt worried and sad. They liked the microphone. They did not want to break it. + +They ran to their mom and showed her the microphone. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We broke the microphone. We were having a race and we dropped it. Can you fix it?" Mom looked at the microphone and smiled. She said, "Don't worry, Ben and Lily. It's okay. The microphone is old and cheap. It was not very good. I can buy you a new one. A better one. But next time, be careful with your toys. And share them nicely. Okay?" Ben and Lily nodded and hugged their mom. They said, "Thank you, mom. We love you. And we love our toys. We will be careful and share them nicely. Okay." Mom kissed them and said, "I love you too. Now, how about we have some cookies and milk? And then we can play some more. But without the microphone. Okay?" Ben and Lily smiled and said, "Okay!" They followed their mom to the kitchen and forgot about the race. They were happy and hungry. They liked cookies and milk. And they liked each other. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. Ben has a red car. Lily has a blue doll. They play in the park. It is cold. They wear hats and coats. + +"Can I play with your car?" Lily asks Ben. + +"OK, but you need to trade. Can I play with your doll?" Ben says. + +"OK, but be careful. She is my favorite doll," Lily says. + +They trade toys. Ben zooms the car on the grass. Lily hugs the doll. They are happy. + +But then, a big dog comes. He sees the car. He runs to Ben. He grabs the car in his mouth. He runs away. + +"Hey, that is my car! Give it back!" Ben shouts. + +Lily sees the dog. She is scared. She drops the doll. She runs to Ben. + +"Are you OK?" she asks. + +"I am OK, but the dog took my car. I want my car back," Ben says. + +They look for the dog. They see him under a tree. He is chewing the car. The car is broken. + +"Oh no, your car is broken. I am sorry," Lily says. + +"It is OK. It is not your fault. The dog is bad," Ben says. + +They go to the tree. They try to get the car back. But the dog growls. He shows his teeth. He does not want to trade. + +"Go away, dog. That is our car. We need it," Ben says. + +But the dog does not listen. He barks. He is angry. + +Ben and Lily are afraid. They run away. They leave the car and the doll. + +They go back to the park. They are sad. They have no toys. + +"I wish we had our toys back. I miss my car. And your doll," Ben says. + +"Me too. I miss my doll. And your car," Lily says. + +They hug each other. They are still friends. They hope the dog will trade someday. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play and have fun. But today is Mom's birthday. They want to surprise Mom with a gift. They think hard. What can they make for Mom? + +They look around the house. They see paper, crayons, glue, and scissors. They have an idea. They can make a card for Mom. They work hard. They cut, glue, and draw. They write "Happy Birthday Mom" with big letters. They are smart. They make a beautiful card. + +They hide the card under the sofa. They wait for Mom to come home. They hear the door open. They run to Mom and hug her. They say "Happy Birthday Mom! We love you!" + +Mom smiles and hugs them back. She says "Thank you, my sweeties! I love you too!" She sees the card under the sofa. She says "What is this?" + +Ben and Lily say "Surprise! We made a card for you! Do you like it?" + +Mom picks up the card and looks at it. She says "I love it! It is the best card ever! You are so smart and kind! You made my day!" + +Ben and Lily are happy. They see Mom is happy. They did a good job. They are proud. They give Mom another hug and a kiss. They say "You are the best Mom ever!" +Tom and Sue were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food for their toys. Tom had a big pot and Sue had a small dish. They put water and salt and sugar and flour and other things in their pot and dish. + +"Look, I made soup!" Tom said. He put his pot on the stove and turned the knob. "Now it will get hot and yummy!" + +"No, Tom, don't do that!" Sue said. She knew the stove was not for playing. It could burn them and make fire. "Mommy said we can't touch the stove. It is very bad!" + +But Tom did not listen. He wanted to see his soup boil. He went to get a spoon and left his pot on the stove. Sue saw smoke coming out of the pot. She smelled something bad. She was scared. + +"Tom, Tom, come back!" Sue shouted. "Your soup is burning! It is making smoke and fire!" + +Tom ran back to the stove. He saw his pot was black and his soup was gone. He saw flames and sparks. He was very sad and sorry. He cried. + +"Mommy, Mommy, help!" Sue and Tom yelled. They ran away from the stove. + +Mommy heard them and came to the kitchen. She saw the fire and grabbed a towel. She put the towel on the pot and turned off the stove. She made the fire go away. She was angry and worried. + +"What were you doing?" Mommy asked. "You could have hurt yourself and the house. You know you can't play with the stove. It is very dangerous!" + +"We were sorry, Mommy," Sue and Tom said. "We were playing chefs and Tom wanted to make soup. But his soup burned and his pot is dead. We won't do it again." + +Mommy hugged them and said, "I'm glad you are safe. But you have to be careful and listen to me. The stove is not a toy. It can burn you and make fire. You can only use it with me or Daddy. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mommy, we understand," Sue and Tom said. They said sorry again and gave Mommy a kiss. Mommy took them to the living room and gave them a snack. She threw away the dead pot and the burned dish. She opened the window and let the smoke go out. She hoped they learned their lesson. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play games. Today they play hide and seek. Tim is the seeker. He counts to ten. Sam runs and hides. + +Tim opens his eyes. He looks for Sam. He sees a colorful ball. He thinks Sam is near the ball. He follows the ball. He finds Sam behind a tree. "I see you, Sam!" Tim says. "You are good at hiding, but I am good at seeking." + +Sam comes out from behind the tree. He smiles. He gives Tim a high five. "You are right, Tim. You are a good seeker. You win this round. Now it is my turn to seek. You go and hide." + +Tim nods. He runs and hides. He sees a colorful kite. He thinks Sam will not see the kite. He hides under the kite. He waits for Sam. He hopes he will win this round. He likes to play hide and seek with Sam. They are good friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with a big box. They liked to pretend it was a house, a car, a boat, or anything they wanted. They cut out windows and doors with scissors and drew pictures on the walls with crayons. + +One day, they decided to make the box into a rocket. They found some tin foil and wrapped it around the box. They made a cone for the top and a tail for the back. They also made buttons and dials with paper and glue. + +"Are you ready to blast off?" Ben asked Lily. + +"Yes, I am!" Lily said. "Let's count down. Ten, nine, eight..." + +They twisted the paper buttons and dials and made loud noises with their mouths. They pretended the box was shaking and flying up into the sky. + +"Look, we are in space!" Lily said. "I can see the moon and the stars and the planets!" + +"Wow, this is so cool!" Ben said. "Do you think we will meet any aliens?" + +Suddenly, they heard a knock on the box. They stopped twisting and making noises and looked at each other. + +"Who is that?" Lily whispered. + +They opened the door and saw their mom standing outside. She had a big smile on her face and a paper in her hand. + +"Hello, astronauts!" she said. "I have some news for you. You are going to have a baby brother or sister soon!" + +Lily and Ben gasped. They jumped out of the box and hugged their mom. + +"Really?" Lily asked. "Is it a boy or a girl?" + +"We don't know yet," mom said. "But we will find out soon. Are you happy?" + +"Yes, we are!" Ben said. "Can we name the baby?" + +"Of course you can," mom said. "But first, let's go inside and have some cake. You must be hungry after your space adventure." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They followed their mom into the house, leaving the box behind. They were excited about the news and the cake. They wondered what the baby would look like. Would it be fat or thin, tall or short, blond or brown? They couldn't wait to find out. +Tim and Mia like to play in the kitchen. They find a big cupboard with many things inside. They see plates, bowls, cups, spoons and forks. They want to make a tower with them. + +Tim takes a plate and puts it on the floor. Mia takes a bowl and puts it on the plate. They take turns to add more things to the tower. They try to balance them so they do not fall. + +"Look, our tower is so high!" Tim says. + +"Yes, it is very cool!" Mia says. + +They want to put one more thing on the top. They see a shiny cup with a handle. They think it is pretty. + +"Can I put the cup on the top?" Mia asks. + +"OK, but be careful!" Tim says. + +Mia reaches for the cup. She holds it with both hands. She lifts it up and tries to balance it on the tower. But the tower is too wobbly. The cup slips from her hands and falls. It makes a loud noise. The tower falls too. The plates, bowls, cups, spoons and forks scatter on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Tim and Mia say. + +They hear footsteps. They see their mom coming. She looks at the mess. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. + +"We were playing with the cupboard things!" Tim says. + +"We wanted to make a tower!" Mia says. + +"That was not a good idea!" mom says. "You could have broken something or hurt yourself! You need to clean up this mess and say sorry!" + +Tim and Mia feel bad. They nod and say sorry. They help mom to pick up the things and put them back in the cupboard. They learn their lesson. They do not play with the cupboard things again. They find other things to play with that are safer and more fun. +Tom and Mia liked to play pretend. They had a big box that they used as a house. They put pillows and blankets inside to make it cozy. They also had a toy phone and a menu. They liked to order food from each other. + +One day, Tom was the chef and Mia was the customer. She picked up the phone and said, "Hello, I want to order some food. What do you have?" + +Tom looked at the menu and said, "We have pizza, pasta, salad, and cake. What do you want?" + +Mia thought for a moment and said, "I want pizza and cake, please." + +Tom said, "Okay, I will make it for you. It will be ready soon." + +Tom went to the kitchen and took out some play dough and a plastic knife. He rolled the play dough into a circle and cut some slices. He put some red sauce and cheese on top. He also made a cake with more play dough and some sprinkles. He put them on a tray and carried them to the box. + +He knocked on the door and said, "Here is your food, Mia. Enjoy!" + +He opened the door and saw Mia sitting on the floor with a big smile. But he also saw something else. He saw a white sheet with two holes for eyes. It was a ghost! + +Tom screamed and dropped the tray. The pizza and the cake fell on the floor and made a big mess. The ghost laughed and said, "Boo!" + +Tom was scared and ran away. Mia pulled off the sheet and said, "It's me, Tom! It's me, Mia! I was just playing a trick on you. Don't be mad." + +Tom stopped and looked back. He saw Mia holding the sheet and laughing. He realized it was not a real ghost. He felt silly and angry. He said, "That was not funny, Mia. That was mean. You ruined our food and made a mess. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +Mia felt sorry and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't mean to scare you or make a mess. I just wanted to have some fun. Please forgive me. Can we still be friends?" + +Tom thought for a while and said, "Okay, Mia. I forgive you. But don't do that again. And help me clean up the mess." + +Mia said, "Okay, Tom. I will help you. And I will share my cake with you." + +Tom said, "Thank you, Mia. And I will share my pizza with you." + +They hugged and said, "We are still friends." + +They picked up the pizza and the cake and put them back on the tray. They ate them together and pretended they were delicious. They also cleaned up the play dough and the sprinkles. They put the sheet back in the closet. They had fun playing pretend again. But they never ordered a ghost again. +Anna and Ben like to play with their toy cars. They zoom them on the floor and make loud noises. Anna has a red car and Ben has a blue car. They pretend they are racing to the park. + +"Zoom, zoom, zoom!" Anna says. "I am faster than you!" + +"No, you are not!" Ben says. "I am faster than you!" + +They zoom their cars faster and faster, until they crash into each other. The cars break and fall apart. Anna and Ben are sad and angry. + +"You broke my car!" Anna says. + +"You broke my car!" Ben says. + +They start to cry and shout at each other. Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. + +"What is going on here?" Mom says. "Why are you crying and shouting?" + +"Anna broke my car!" Ben says. + +"Ben broke my car!" Anna says. + +Mom looks at the broken cars and sighs. She picks them up and puts them on the table. + +"I'm sorry your cars are broken," Mom says. "But you don't have to cry and shout. That is not nice. You can share and play with other toys. Or you can help me cook some cookies. Do you want to do that?" + +Anna and Ben stop crying and look at Mom. They like cookies. They nod and wipe their tears. + +"Okay, Mom," Anna says. + +"Okay, Mom," Ben says. + +Mom smiles and takes them to the kitchen. She gives them aprons and spoons. She shows them how to mix the flour, the sugar, the butter and the eggs. She lets them add some chocolate chips. She tells them to be careful and not make a mess. + +"Look, we are cooking cookies!" Anna says. + +"Yum, yum, yum!" Ben says. + +They have fun cooking with Mom. They forget about their broken cars. They are happy and excited to eat the cookies. They put them in the oven and wait. + +"Can we zoom the cookies?" Ben asks. + +"No, silly," Anna says. "We have to be serious. We have to wait until they are done." + +They wait and wait. They smell the cookies. They are ready. Mom takes them out of the oven and puts them on a plate. She gives them some milk. + +"Here you go," Mom says. "You can have some cookies. But not too many. You did a good job cooking with me. I am proud of you." + +"Thank you, Mom," Anna says. + +"Thank you, Mom," Ben says. + +They eat some cookies and drink some milk. They are delicious. They are happy. They hug Mom and say sorry for breaking their cars. They say they love her. + +"I love you too," Mom says. "You are my sweet cookies." +Lila was playing in the garden with her ball. She liked to kick it and catch it and throw it. She saw a green thing on a leaf. It was a caterpillar. She wanted to touch it. + +She reached out her hand and said, "Hello, caterpillar. Do you want to play with me?" The caterpillar did not say anything. It just moved its head and legs. Lila thought it was impressive. She picked it up and put it on her ball. + +She rolled the ball gently and watched the caterpillar. It looked funny on the ball. It tried to hold on, but it was slippery. The ball rolled faster and faster. The caterpillar fell off the ball. + +Lila gasped and ran to the caterpillar. She was worried. She said, "Oh no, caterpillar. Are you okay?" The caterpillar did not move. Lila felt sad. She said, "I'm sorry, caterpillar. I didn't mean to make you fall. Please wake up." + +She stroked the caterpillar softly. She saw something shiny on its back. It was a wing. The caterpillar was not a caterpillar anymore. It was a butterfly. It opened its wings and flew away. + +Lila smiled and clapped her hands. She said, "Wow, caterpillar. You are so impressive. You turned into a butterfly. Goodbye, caterpillar. Have fun." She waved to the butterfly and went back to her ball. She was happy. She learned something new. +Lily was bored. She did not want to play with her toys. She did not want to read her books. She did not want to watch TV. She wanted to do something new and fun. + +She went to her window and looked outside. She saw a big tree in her garden. She wondered what was inside the tree. Maybe there were animals or bugs or flowers. She put on her shoes and ran to the tree. + +She heard a tiny voice. It was very soft and sweet. She looked around and saw a fairy. The fairy had wings and a dress and a wand. She was sitting on a leaf. + +"Hello, little girl," the fairy said. "What are you doing here?" + +"I was bored," Lily said. "I wanted to see the tree. Who are you?" + +"I am a fairy," the fairy said. "I live in the tree. I make magic and help the plants grow. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please," Lily said. She was not bored anymore. She was curious and happy. + +The fairy took Lily's hand and flew with her to the top of the tree. She showed her the birds and the bees and the flowers. She sprinkled some dust and made a rainbow. She sang a song and made the wind blow. + +Lily had a lot of fun. She saw and heard many new things. She thanked the fairy and hugged her. + +"You are welcome, little girl," the fairy said. "You can come back anytime. I like to have a friend." + +Lily smiled and ran back to her house. She told her mom and dad about the fairy and the tree. They did not believe her, but she did not mind. She knew it was true. She was not bored anymore. She was happy. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play in the sand. One day, they saw a big boat on the water. They wondered what was inside the boat and where it was going. + +"Let's pretend we are on the boat and go to an island," Lily said. + +"OK, but we need to be strong and brave," Tom said. + +They took two buckets and filled them with sand. They put the buckets on their heads and said they were helmets. They took two sticks and said they were swords. They ran to the water and shouted, "Ahoy, mateys!" + +They pretended to fight pirates and sea monsters on the way to the island. They saw a big rock that looked like a mountain. They climbed on the rock and said they were the king and queen of the island. + +They looked around and saw many things. They saw birds and fish and shells and flowers. They saw the sun and the clouds and the waves. They wondered what else was on the island and what adventures they could have. + +They decided to explore the island and find treasures. They had a lot of fun and felt very strong and happy. They said they would come back to the island every day and play. They loved the island and each other. +Mia was anxious. She wanted to play with the water in the faucet, but Mom said no. Mom said water was for washing and drinking, not for playing. Mia did not like that. She liked to see the water splash and make bubbles. + +She waited until Mom was busy in the kitchen. Then she tiptoed to the bathroom. She climbed on a stool and reached for the faucet. She turned it on and smiled. The water was cold and wet and fun. She put her hands under the water and splashed it around. + +But then she heard Mom's voice. "Mia, what are you doing?" Mom asked. She sounded angry. Mia felt scared. She turned off the faucet and jumped off the stool. She ran to the door and tried to open it. But it was locked. She did not know how to unlock it. + +"Mia, open the door right now!" Mom said. She banged on the door. Mia started to cry. She did not want Mom to be mad at her. She did not want to be in trouble. She wished she had listened to Mom. + +Then she heard another voice. It was her big brother, Jake. He was outside the door too. He said, "Mia, don't worry. I can help you. Just do what I say, okay?" Mia nodded, even though Jake could not see her. She liked Jake. He was nice to her. + +"Look at the door, Mia," Jake said. "Do you see a round thing with a hole in it?" Mia looked. She saw it. It was above the handle. "Yes, I see it," she said. "That's the lock, Mia," Jake said. "You need to unlock it. Do you have a coin?" Mia thought. She remembered she had a coin in her pocket. She took it out. "Yes, I have a coin," she said. "Good," Jake said. "Now, put the coin in the hole and turn it. That will unlock the door. Can you do that?" Mia nodded again. She did what Jake said. She put the coin in the hole and turned it. She heard a click. The door was unlocked. + +"Good job, Mia!" Jake said. "Now, open the door and come out." Mia opened the door and ran to Jake. He hugged her and said, "I'm proud of you, Mia. You did it!" Mia smiled and said, "Thank you, Jake. You helped me." Mom was there too. She looked at Mia and said, "Mia, I'm glad you're safe. But you should not play with the faucet. It's dangerous and wasteful. Do you understand?" Mia nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I won't do it again." Mom hugged her and said, "I love you, Mia. But next time, listen to me, okay?" Mia said, "Okay, Mom. I love you too." Jake said, "I love you both. And I recommend you don't lock the door again. It's not fun." Mia and Mom laughed and agreed. They were happy to be together. +Anna likes to spin. She spins in her dress, she spins on the grass, she spins with her doll. She likes how the wind feels on her face and how her dress makes a circle. She spins until she is dizzy and falls down. + +One day, she gets an invitation. It is from her friend Lily. Lily is having a birthday party. The invitation is orange, like Lily's favorite color. It has a picture of a cake and balloons. Anna is happy. She likes Lily and cake and balloons. + +She asks her mom if she can go. Her mom says yes. She helps Anna pick a dress and a gift. Anna chooses a dress with flowers and a book with animals. She puts them in a bag and waits for the party. + +At the party, Anna sees Lily and gives her a hug. She gives her the bag and says, "Happy birthday, Lily!" Lily says, "Thank you, Anna! I like your dress and your book!" They go inside and see the cake and the balloons. They are orange, too. + +Lily says, "Do you want to play a game?" Anna says, "Yes, what game?" Lily says, "Spin the bottle!" She shows Anna a bottle and a mat with pictures. She says, "We spin the bottle and see where it points. Then we do what the picture says. It is fun!" + +Anna says, "OK, let's play!" They sit on the floor and spin the bottle. The bottle points to a picture of a cat. Lily says, "Meow, meow, we have to act like cats!" They crawl on the floor and make cat noises. They spin the bottle again. The bottle points to a picture of a star. Lily says, "Twinkle, twinkle, we have to sing the star song!" They stand up and sing the song. They spin the bottle again. The bottle points to a picture of a flower. Lily says, "Spin, spin, we have to spin like flowers!" They hold hands and spin in a circle. They spin and spin and spin. They laugh and giggle. They are happy. They are friends. +Lila and Ben were twins who loved to perform. They liked to sing, dance, and act in front of their family and friends. Sometimes they made up their own stories and costumes. They had a lot of fun together. + +One day, they found a big cardboard box in the garage. They decided to turn it into a stage. They cut out a hole for a curtain and drew some stars and flowers on the sides. They put the box in the living room and invited their parents to watch their show. + +They had a difficult problem. They did not know what to perform. They thought and thought, but they could not agree on a story. Lila wanted to perform a fairy tale, but Ben wanted to perform a superhero adventure. They started to argue and shout. + +"Fairies are better!" Lila said. + +"No, superheroes are better!" Ben said. + +They were so loud that they did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. She came into the living room and saw the box and the twins. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. + +"We are performing, but we can't agree on a story," Lila said. + +"Maybe you can perform a story that has both fairies and superheroes," mom suggested. + +"Really? How?" Ben asked. + +Mom smiled and said, "How about a story where a fairy and a superhero go on an underground mission to save the world from a bad dragon?" + +Lila and Ben liked the idea. They quickly made up some wings and capes and masks. They used a flashlight and a toy dragon to make the underground scene. They took turns being the fairy and the superhero. They performed their story for their mom and dad, who clapped and cheered. + +They had a lot of fun together. They learned that they could perform anything they wanted, as long as they used their imagination and worked together. They hugged and thanked their mom for her help. + +The end. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. + +"Look, our snowman is happy!" Lily says. + +"Yes, he is. He likes the snow," Ben says. + +They see a big hill with snow. They want to slide down the hill. They find a big tube. They put the tube on the hill. They sit in the tube together. + +"Ready, Lily?" Ben asks. + +"Ready, Ben!" Lily says. + +They push the tube with their feet. The tube goes fast down the hill. They feel the cold wind on their faces. They laugh and scream. They watch the trees and the sky go by. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Lily says. + +"I love it!" Ben says. + +The tube reaches the bottom of the hill. They stop and get out. They are happy and excited. They hug each other. + +"Let's do it again!" Lily says. + +"OK, let's go!" Ben says. + +They drag the tube up the hill. They are ready for another ride. They love to play in the snow. +Lily wanted to help Mom clean the floor. She saw a mop in the closet and took it out. She tried to push the mop on the floor, but it was too big and heavy for her. She fell down and made a loud noise. + +Mom came to see what happened. She saw Lily on the floor with the mop. She was not happy. She said, "Lily, what are you doing? You are too small to use the mop. You could hurt yourself or make a mess. Please put the mop back in the closet and play with your toys." + +Lily did not want to put the mop back. She wanted to help Mom. She said, "But Mom, I want to help you. I can mop the floor. Please let me try." + +Mom shook her head. She said, "No, Lily, you can't mop the floor. It is not a game. It is a job for grown-ups. You can help me in other ways, like picking up your toys or setting the table. But you have to wait until I finish mopping the floor. Can you be patient?" + +Lily did not like to wait. She was impatient. She wanted to do something now. She said, "No, Mom, I don't want to wait. I want to mop the floor. Please, please, please." + +Mom sighed. She said, "Lily, you are being very stubborn. You are not listening to me. You are making me angry. If you don't put the mop back and play with your toys, you will have a time-out. Do you understand?" + +Lily did not want a time-out. She knew Mom was serious. She said, "Okay, Mom, I understand. I will put the mop back and play with my toys. I am sorry for being stubborn. I love you, Mom." + +Mom smiled. She said, "I love you too, Lily. Thank you for being a good girl. Maybe when you are older, you can help me mop the floor. But for now, you can have fun with your toys. And maybe later, we can have a snack together. How does that sound?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "That sounds good, Mom. Thank you for being a nice Mom. You are the best Mom ever." + +Mom hugged Lily. She said, "You are the best Lily ever. Now go and play. I will be done soon." + +Lily put the mop back in the closet and went to play with her toys. She was happy. She knew Mom loved her and she loved Mom. She decided to be patient and wait for Mom to finish mopping the floor. She hoped Mom would give her a cookie for being a good girl. She liked cookies. They were yummy. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They have a big tree that is their house. They use sticks and leaves to make the walls and the roof. They are very organized. They have a place for their toys, their books and their snacks. + +One day, they see a new sign on their tree. It says: "Do not touch. This tree is sick. It can fall down." Sara and Ben are sad and scared. They do not want to lose their house. They do not want the tree to be sick. + +They run to find the park man. He is wearing a hat and a vest. He has a big truck and a big saw. He is cutting some of the branches of the tree. Sara and Ben ask him: "Why are you cutting our tree? Can you make it better?" + +The park man smiles and says: "Hello, kids. I am sorry, but this tree is very old and weak. Some of the branches are dead and can hurt you. I have to cut them off and take them away. But do not worry. The tree will not fall down. It will still be here for you to play. And look, I have a surprise for you." + +He shows them a small branch that he cut. It has green leaves and pink flowers. He says: "This is a cherry branch. It is very pretty and smells good. You can take it and plant it in a pot. It will grow and make more flowers. You can have your own cherry tree in your house. How do you like that?" + +Sara and Ben are happy and excited. They say: "Thank you, park man. You are very nice. We like the cherry branch. We will plant it and take care of it. And we will still play in our big tree. But we will be careful and not touch the sign." + +They hug the park man and run to their house. They find a pot and some dirt. They plant the cherry branch and water it. They put it in a sunny spot. They hope it will grow and make more flowers. They think it is the best gift ever. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a big tent in the park. It was red and blue and had a sign that said "Circus". + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said. "Can we go and see the circus?" + +Lily nodded. "Yes, let's go and see. Maybe they have clowns and animals and tricks." + +They ran to the tent and saw a man at the door. He wore a funny hat and a coat with many buttons. He smiled and said, "Hello, little ones. Do you want to see the circus?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben and Lily said. + +"OK, then. Come in, come in. The show is about to start. But first, you have to mind the rules. No running, no shouting, no touching. And stay with your parents or guardians. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, we understand," Ben and Lily said. They held hands and followed the man into the tent. + +Inside, they saw many people sitting on benches. They also saw a big ring in the middle, with lights and ropes and poles. They heard music and clapping and cheering. They saw a man with a microphone who said, "Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to the circus! Are you ready for a spectacular show?" + +"Yes!" Ben and Lily and the other people said. + +"Then, let me introduce you to our first act. He is the most flexible man in the world. He can bend and twist and stretch like no one else. He comes from the far east, where he learned his amazing skills. Please give a warm welcome to... the Elastic Man!" + +Ben and Lily watched as a man in a shiny suit came out of the curtain. He waved and smiled and then did things that made them gasp and laugh. He bent his arms and legs in different directions. He twisted his neck and back like a snake. He stretched his body like a rubber band. He even made himself into a ball and rolled around the ring. + +"Wow, he is so flexible!" Ben said. + +"Yes, he is. I wish I could do that," Lily said. + +They clapped and cheered for the Elastic Man. They enjoyed the rest of the circus, too. They saw clowns and acrobats and animals and magicians. They had a lot of fun. They thanked the man at the door and went back to the park. They decided to try some of the tricks they saw, but they were not very flexible. They laughed and said, "Maybe we need more practice." +Tom was a sailor who liked to sail on the big blue sea. He had a boat with a big white sail and a red flag. He also had a spray bottle with water that he used to keep cool when it was hot. + +One day, Tom saw a small island with green trees and yellow sand. He wanted to explore it, so he sailed his boat to the shore. He took his spray bottle with him and walked on the sand. He saw a lot of pretty flowers and birds, and he felt happy. + +But then he heard a loud roar from behind a big rock. He turned around and saw a big lion with sharp teeth and angry eyes. The lion was hungry and wanted to eat Tom. Tom was scared and ran back to his boat. But the lion was faster and chased him. + +"Help! Help!" Tom shouted. He reached his boat and jumped on it. He grabbed his spray bottle and pointed it at the lion. He pressed the button and sprayed water at the lion's face. + +The lion was surprised and angry. He did not like water. He shook his head and roared. He tried to jump on the boat, but Tom sprayed him again and again. The lion gave up and ran away. + +Tom was relieved and happy. He had escaped the lion. He sailed away from the island and looked for a safer place to explore. He was a brave sailor, but he was also troubled. He wondered if there were more lions on other islands. He decided to be more careful next time. He also decided to keep his spray bottle with him. It was his best friend. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find things in the dirt. Sometimes they found worms and bugs. Sometimes they found seeds and roots. Today they found a big red radish. + +"Look, Lily, a radish!" Tom said, holding it up. + +"Wow, it is big and red!" Lily said, touching it. "Can we eat it?" + +"I don't know. Let's ask Mom," Tom said. + +They ran to the kitchen, where Mom was making soup. She was stirring a big pot with a spoon. + +"Mom, Mom, look what we found!" Lily and Tom said, showing her the radish. + +"That's a nice radish, kids. Where did you find it?" Mom asked. + +"In the garden, in the dirt," Tom said. + +"Did you wash it?" Mom asked. + +"No, we forgot," Lily said. + +"That's okay. We can wash it now. Then we can cut it and put it in the soup. Do you want to help me?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Tom said. + +Mom washed the radish and gave them a knife and a cutting board. She showed them how to cut the radish into small pieces. Then she let them put the pieces in the pot. + +"Good job, kids. Now we can stir the soup together," Mom said, giving them each a spoon. + +Lily and Tom stirred the soup with Mom. They smelled the yummy smell of the soup. They saw the radish pieces turn soft and pink. + +"Can we taste it?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. It's hot," Mom said, giving them each a small bowl. + +Lily and Tom tasted the soup. They liked it. It was warm and tasty. They liked the radish. It was sweet and crunchy. + +"Mom, this is the best soup ever!" Tom said. + +"Thank you, Mom. We love you," Lily said. + +"I love you too, kids. And I love your radish. You are good gardeners and good helpers," Mom said. + +They hugged Mom and ate their soup. They were happy. It was a good day. +Lily and Sam were bored. They had no game to play. They looked in the toy box, but they only found old toys. They looked in the closet, but they only found clothes. They looked under the bed, but they only found dust. + +"Let's go outside," Sam said. "Maybe we can find a game there." + +They put on their shoes and coats and went outside. They saw a big box by the door. It had a sticker that said "mail". They wondered what was inside. + +"Maybe it's a game for us," Lily said. "Let's open it and see." + +They tore the tape and opened the box. Inside, they found a colorful board game with cards and pieces. They also found a note from their grandma. It said: + +"Dear Lily and Sam, I hope you like this game. It is very fun and has a hidden surprise. Can you find it? Love, Grandma." + +Lily and Sam were very happy. They thanked their grandma and took the game inside. They set it up on the table and started to play. They had to move their pieces around the board and collect cards. Some cards had questions, some had pictures, and some had clues. + +They followed the clues and found the hidden surprise. It was a puzzle that they had to put together. When they finished, they saw a picture of their grandma smiling and holding a cake. + +"Wow, this is the best game ever," Sam said. "Thank you, Grandma!" + +Lily and Sam hugged each other and kept playing. They were not bored anymore. They had a game to play. +Ben is a friendly dog. He likes to play with his toys and run in the park. He has a big, soft paw that he uses to shake hands and give high fives. He also likes to nap on his cozy bed when he is tired. + +One day, Ben meets a new friend at the park. Her name is Lily and she is a cat. She has a small, fluffy paw that she uses to scratch and climb. She also likes to nap on the sunny windowsill when she is sleepy. + +"Hi, I'm Ben. Do you want to play with me?" Ben asks Lily. + +"Hi, I'm Lily. Sure, I like to play. What do you like to do?" Lily answers. + +"I like to chase balls and fetch sticks. Do you like that too?" Ben says. + +"I like to chase mice and catch birds. Do you like that too?" Lily says. + +Ben and Lily look at each other and realize they have different hobbies. But they also see that they have something in common. They both like to nap. + +"Why don't we nap together? We can find a nice spot and cuddle. Maybe we can dream about our favorite things," Ben suggests. + +"That sounds good to me. You are a friendly dog. I like you," Lily agrees. + +Ben and Lily find a shady tree and curl up together. They close their eyes and nap. They are happy to have a new friend. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toys in the garden. Tom has a small plastic bow and arrow. He likes to pretend he is a brave hunter. Lily has a small plastic tea set. She likes to pretend she is a kind princess. + +"Can I play with your bow, Tom?" Lily asks. "It looks fun." + +"No, Lily, this is my bow. You can play with your tea set," Tom says. He does not want to share his bow. + +Lily feels sad. She likes Tom, but he is not nice to her. She thinks of a plan. She picks up a plastic cup and fills it with water. She walks over to Tom and says, "Tom, do you want some tea? I made it for you." + +Tom is surprised. He thinks Lily is being nice to him. He puts down his bow and says, "OK, Lily, thank you. I will have some tea." + +Lily smiles. She gives Tom the cup and says, "Here you go, Tom. Enjoy your tea." + +Tom takes the cup and drinks the water. He makes a face. The water is cold and dirty. He spits it out and says, "Yuck, Lily, this is not tea. This is nasty water. You tricked me." + +Lily laughs. She picks up Tom's bow and says, "Yes, I did, Tom. And now I have your bow. Ha ha." + +Tom is angry. He tries to get his bow back, but Lily runs away. She says, "Catch me if you can, Tom. I am the brave hunter now." + +Tom chases Lily around the garden. They run and laugh and play with the bow and the tea set. They have fun. They are friends. +Tom and Sue were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a chubby dog with a red collar. The dog was barking and wagging its tail. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Sue asked Tom. + +"OK, but be nice and gentle," Tom said. + +They walked up to the dog and said hello. The dog licked their faces and let them rub its ears. The dog was very soft and warm. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud whistle. It was the dog's owner. He was looking for his dog. + +"Rover, come here!" he shouted. + +The dog heard the whistle and ran to his owner. He was happy to see him. + +"Sorry, kids, we have to go now," the owner said. "Rover is a good dog, but he likes to wander off sometimes. Thanks for playing with him." + +"Bye, Rover!" Tom and Sue said. "We had fun with you." + +They waved to the dog and his owner as they left. Then they went back to playing in the park. They hoped to see Rover again someday. The end. +Lily was very happy today. She had a loose tooth in her mouth. She wiggled it with her tongue and felt it move. She wanted to show her mom and dad her tooth. + +She ran to the kitchen, where her mom was making a cake. "Mom, mom, look at my tooth!" she said, opening her mouth wide. + +Her mom smiled and bent down to see. "Wow, Lily, your tooth is very loose. It will fall out soon. Do you know what happens when you lose a tooth?" she asked. + +Lily nodded. "The tooth fairy comes and gives me a coin. I can buy a candy with it," she said. + +Her mom nodded. "That's right. But you have to put your tooth under your pillow at night. And you have to brush your teeth well, so they are clean and healthy," she said. + +Lily agreed. She loved brushing her teeth. She ran to the bathroom and got her toothbrush and toothpaste. She brushed her teeth very well, hoping to make her tooth fall out. + +She looked in the mirror and saw something shiny. She reached into her mouth and pulled out her tooth. She was so excited. She had lost her first tooth. She ran back to the kitchen, holding her tooth in her hand. + +"Mom, mom, look, I did it, I did it!" she shouted. + +Her mom turned around and saw her tooth. She hugged her and kissed her. "Lily, you did it, you lost your tooth. I'm so proud of you. You are a big girl now," she said. + +Lily smiled and showed her gap. She felt very happy. She put her tooth in a small box and ran to her room. She put the box under her pillow and waited for the night. She wondered what the tooth fairy would look like. She hoped she would be lovely and kind. + +She did not have to wait long. When she was asleep, the tooth fairy came. She was lovely and kind. She had wings and a dress and a wand. She saw Lily's tooth under her pillow and smiled. She took the tooth and left a coin. She also left a note that said: + +"Dear Lily, thank you for your tooth. It is very nice and white. I will take good care of it. Here is a coin for you. You can buy a candy or something else you like. Keep brushing your teeth and smiling. You are a wonderful girl. Love, the tooth fairy." + +Lily woke up in the morning and saw the coin and the note. She was so surprised and happy. She ran to her mom and dad and showed them what the tooth fairy had left. They hugged her and congratulated her. They said she was very lucky and brave. + +Lily felt very lucky and brave. She thanked the tooth fairy in her heart and smiled. She had a lovely day. +Lily and Ben were at the park with Mom. They saw a big slide that looked cool. Lily wanted to go first, but Ben ran ahead of her. He climbed up the ladder and sat on the slide. + +"Ben, wait for me!" Lily shouted. She followed him up the ladder and tried to sit behind him. But Ben did not want to share. He pushed Lily with his foot and made her fall off the ladder. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. She hurt her knee and elbow. Mom heard her and came to help. She picked up Lily and hugged her. + +"Ben, that was not nice!" Mom said. "You should not push your sister. You need to say sorry and share the slide." + +Ben felt bad. He did not mean to hurt Lily. He slid down the slide and went to Lily and Mom. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "I was wrong. Do you want some candy? I have some in my pocket." + +Lily looked at Ben. She saw that he was sorry. She smiled and nodded. + +"Thank you, Ben," she said. "That is nice of you. Can we share the slide now?" + +Ben nodded. He gave Lily some candy and held her hand. They went back to the slide and took turns. They had fun and Mom was happy. +Sara and Ben like to play in the snow. They make snowmen and snowballs and slide on the ice. One day, they find a big lake with ice on top. Ben wants to go on the ice and see how it feels. Sara is worried. She says, "No, Ben, don't go on the ice. It is not safe. It can break and you can fall in the water. It is very cold and you can get sick. I care about you, Ben. Please stay with me." + +But Ben does not listen. He runs to the ice and steps on it. He hears a crack. He is scared. He tries to go back, but the ice breaks and he falls in the water. He cries, "Help, Sara, help! I am sorry, Sara, I was wrong. Please help me!" + +Sara runs to the edge of the lake. She sees a big stick. She grabs the stick and reaches it to Ben. She says, "Hold on, Ben, hold on! I will pull you out. Don't let go of the stick. You will be okay, Ben. I am here for you." + +Ben holds on to the stick. Sara pulls and pulls. She is strong. She pulls Ben out of the water. He is wet and cold and shivering. Sara hugs him and says, "You are safe, Ben, you are safe. I am so glad you are okay. I love you, Ben. You are my brother." + +Ben hugs her back and says, "Thank you, Sara, thank you. You are my hero. You saved me, Sara. I love you, too. You are my sister. I am sorry I did not listen to you. You were right. The ice was not safe. I will never go on the ice again. I will always listen to you. You care about me, Sara. You are the best." +One day, a boy and his dog went to the park. The boy liked to play with his ball and his dog liked to run and catch it. The park was big and beautiful, with green grass and yellow flowers. The boy and his dog were happy. + +But then, a big and mean dog came to the park. The big dog saw the boy's ball and wanted to take it. He ran towards the boy and his dog and barked loudly. The boy was scared and hugged his dog. + +"Go away, bad dog!" the boy said. "This is my ball and my dog!" + +The boy's dog was brave and wanted to protect the boy. He stood in front of the boy and growled at the big dog. He showed his teeth and said, "This is my boy and my ball! You can't have them!" + +The big dog was surprised and afraid. He did not want to fight with the boy's dog. He turned around and ran away. The boy and his dog were safe and happy again. + +"Thank you, good dog!" the boy said. "You are my best friend and you protect me!" + +The boy hugged his dog and threw the ball again. The dog ran and caught it and brought it back. They played and laughed in the beautiful park. They loved each other very much. +Tom likes to write jokes. He writes them on paper with his crayon. He thinks they are very funny. He wants to make his friends laugh. + +He goes to the park with his jokes. He sees his friend Anna on the swing. He runs to her and says, "Anna, do you want to hear a joke?" + +Anna smiles and says, "Yes, please. I like jokes." + +Tom says, "OK, here is my joke. What do you call a fish that wears a hat?" + +Anna thinks for a moment. She says, "I don't know. What do you call it?" + +Tom says, "A fish with a cap!" + +Anna laughs. She says, "That is a good joke, Tom. You are very playful. Can you tell me another one?" + +Tom is happy. He says, "Sure, I have more jokes. Do you want to hear a joke about a dog?" + +Anna says, "Yes, I love dogs. What is the joke?" + +Tom says, "What do you call a dog that likes to write?" + +Anna says, "I don't know. What do you call it?" + +Tom says, "A write-ter!" + +Anna laughs again. She says, "That is a funny joke, Tom. You are very clever. Can I write jokes with you?" + +Tom says, "Of course, Anna. Writing jokes is fun. We can write jokes together and share them with our friends." + +They go to the bench and write jokes with their crayons. They have a lot of fun. They are good friends. +Anna likes to play with her jewels. She has many jewels of different colors and shapes. She puts them on her neck, her ears, and her fingers. She feels like a princess. + +One day, she sees a new girl in the park. The girl has long white hair and a white dress. She is sitting on a bench and reading a book. Anna thinks she looks pretty and kind. + +Anna wants to be friends with the girl. She walks to the bench and says, "Hello, I am Anna. What is your name?" + +The girl looks up and smiles. She says, "Hello, Anna. I am Lily. I am new here. I just moved with my family." + +Anna says, "Do you want to play with me? I have many jewels. You can wear some if you like." + +Lily says, "Yes, I would love to play with you. Thank you for inviting me. Your jewels are very beautiful. Can I see them?" + +Anna nods and takes out her jewels from her bag. She shows them to Lily and lets her choose some. They put on the jewels and pretend to be princesses. They have a lot of fun together. + +Anna and Lily become good friends. They play with jewels every day in the park. They share their stories and their dreams. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. Mom said she would make them sausages. Sausages were Lily and Ben's favorite food. + +Mom put the sausages in a big pan on the stove. She turned on the fire. The sausages started to sizzle and pop. They smelled good. Lily and Ben watched the sausages turn brown. + +But then, something bad happened. Mom got a phone call. She had to go to the other room. She forgot about the sausages. The sausages got too hot. They burned. They turned black and hard. They smelled bad. + +Lily and Ben saw the smoke. They heard the beep beep beep of the alarm. They were scared. They ran to the other room. They found Mom. + +"Mom, Mom, the sausages are burning!" Lily cried. + +"Oh no, oh no, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Mom said. She ran to the kitchen. She turned off the fire. She took the pan off the stove. She looked at the sausages. They were ruined. + +"Mom, can you reverse the sausages?" Ben asked. He wanted to eat them. + +Mom shook her head. "No, Ben, I can't reverse the sausages. They are too burned. They are not good to eat. I'm sorry, I'm sorry." + +Lily and Ben were sad. They wanted to eat sausages. They did not want to eat anything else. + +Mom hugged them. "I'm sorry, my loves. I made a mistake. I was not careful. But don't worry, I have an idea. How about we order some pizza? Pizza is yummy too. And we can have some ice cream for dessert. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben thought about it. They liked pizza. They liked ice cream. They nodded. + +"Okay, Mom, we can have pizza and ice cream. But next time, can you make us sausages again? And not burn them?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, of course, I promise. Next time, I will make you the best sausages ever. And they will be fat and juicy and delicious. Just like you like them." Mom said. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They hugged Mom. They were not hungry anymore. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many things in the sea: fish, crabs, shells, and seaweed. + +One day, they found a big starfish on the shore. It was red and had five arms. Lily wanted to carry it home and keep it as a pet. She picked it up and put it in her bucket. + +"Look, Tom, I have a starfish!" she said. + +Tom looked at the starfish and shook his head. He had learned something from a wise old man who sold ice cream at the beach. + +"Lily, you can't carry the starfish home. It needs to live in the sea. If you take it away, it will die. You have to put it back in the water," he said. + +Lily felt sad. She liked the starfish and wanted to play with it. But she also wanted it to be happy and healthy. She listened to Tom and decided to do the right thing. + +"Okay, Tom, you are right. I will put the starfish back in the sea. Maybe we can see it again another day," she said. + +She took the bucket and walked to the edge of the water. She gently poured the starfish out of the bucket and watched it sink into the waves. She waved goodbye to it and smiled. + +"Bye, starfish. Thank you for letting me see you. I hope you have a good life in the sea," she said. + +Tom hugged Lily and said, "You are a good sister, Lily. You are kind and smart. I am proud of you." + +Lily hugged Tom back and said, "You are a good brother, Tom. You are wise and helpful. I love you." + +They ran back to their mom and dad and told them about their adventure. They had a fun day at the beach and learned something new. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their dolls in the living room. They had a tea party with cups and plates and cookies. Lily poured some tea for Ben and his doll. "Here you go, Ben. Drink your tea. It is very good," she said. + +Ben took a sip of his tea and made a face. "Yuck! This tea is not good. It is dark and bitter. I don't like it," he said. He pushed his cup away and spilled some tea on the floor. + +Lily was angry. She liked her tea. She thought Ben was rude. She grabbed his doll and said, "If you don't like my tea, you can't play with my doll. She is my friend. You are not." She tried to pull the doll away from Ben. + +Ben was angry too. He liked his doll. He thought Lily was mean. He held on to his doll and said, "No, this is my doll. She is my friend. You are not." He tried to keep the doll with him. + +They both pulled and pulled and pulled. The doll was not happy. She felt a pain in her arm. Then she heard a rip. Her arm was torn off. She cried, "Ow! Ow! Ow! Stop it! Stop it! Stop it!" + +Lily and Ben stopped. They looked at the doll. They saw her arm on the floor. They felt sorry. They said, "Oh no! Oh no! Oh no! We are sorry, doll. We are sorry, doll. We are sorry, doll." + +They hugged the doll and each other. They said, "We are sorry, Lily. We are sorry, Ben. We are friends. We are friends. We are friends." + +They got some tape and tried to fix the doll's arm. They gave her some tea and cookies. They said, "We love you, doll. We love you, doll. We love you, doll." + +The doll smiled. She said, "I love you, Lily. I love you, Ben. You are friends. You are friends. You are friends." +Anna and Ben were playing with their blocks. They liked to make tall buildings and pretend they were in a big city. Anna made a building with red and blue blocks. Ben made a building with yellow and green blocks. + +"Look at my building!" Anna said. "It is very pretty and has many windows." + +"Mine is better!" Ben said. "It is very big and has many doors." + +They both looked at each other's buildings and felt proud. But then they heard a loud noise. It was Max, their big brother. He came into the room and saw their buildings. + +"Ha ha, what are these?" Max said. "They are not buildings, they are toys. Watch this!" + +Max picked up a ball and threw it at Anna's building. The blocks fell down and made a mess. Anna was very sad and angry. She started to cry. + +"Stop it, Max!" Ben said. "That is not nice. You broke Anna's building. She worked hard on it." + +Max did not listen. He threw the ball again, this time at Ben's building. The blocks fell down and made a mess. Ben was also sad and angry. He started to cry. + +"Ha ha, that was fun!" Max said. "Your buildings are silly and weak. I can break them all." + +Anna and Ben looked at Max. He was very big and scary. They did not like him. They wished he would go away. They hugged each other and hoped he would stop. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They were very dependable. They always helped each other and shared their toys. + +One day, Tom and Lily had a party. It was a hot day, so they decided to play with water. They had a big bucket of water and a spray bottle. They took turns to spray each other with water. They laughed and splashed and had a lot of fun. + +"Spray me, spray me!" Lily said to Tom. + +"Okay, but you have to spray me back!" Tom said to Lily. + +They sprayed each other until they were wet and happy. + +They also sprayed their teddy bears and dolls. They pretended they were having a tea party with them. They gave them water and cookies and sang songs. + +They had a wonderful party. They hugged each other and said, "You are my best friend. I love you." +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pick flowers and make chains with them. Anna had a lot of daisies in her hand. She wanted to finish her chain before lunch. + +"Look, Ben, I have so many daisies!" she said. "How many do you have?" + +Ben looked at his hand. He only had a few. He felt anxious. He wanted to have as many as Anna. He looked around and saw a big patch of daisies near the fence. He ran to get them. + +"Wait for me, Ben!" Anna called. She followed him to the fence. She saw him picking the daisies very fast. She wanted to help him. + +"Ben, can I have some of your daisies?" she asked. "We can share them and make our chains together." + +Ben did not answer. He kept picking the daisies. He did not want to share them. He wanted to finish his chain first. + +Anna felt sad. She did not like it when Ben did not share. She did not want to play with him anymore. She walked away from the fence. She saw a butterfly on a rose. She smiled and went to see it. + +Ben saw Anna leaving. He felt sorry. He did not mean to make her sad. He looked at his hand. He had too many daisies. He did not need them all. He wanted to play with Anna again. + +"Anna, wait!" he called. He ran after her. He gave her some of his daisies. "I'm sorry, Anna. I was silly. I want to share with you. Can we make our chains together?" + +Anna looked at Ben. She saw him smiling. She saw the daisies in his hand. She felt happy. She took the daisies and hugged him. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I'm sorry, too. I want to make our chains together." + +They sat down on the grass. They made their chains with the daisies. They finished them before lunch. They put them around their necks. They looked at each other and laughed. + +They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing hide and seek in the big room. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around the room and saw many things: a table, a chair, a lamp, a rug, a book, a toy, a vase, a picture, a clock, a pillow, a blanket, and a curtain. Where was Ben hiding? + +Lily decided to look behind the curtain. She walked to the window and pulled the curtain aside. But there was no Ben there, only a bright light that hurt her eyes. She quickly let go of the curtain and closed her eyes. She felt dizzy and stumbled back. She bumped into the table and knocked over the vase. The vase fell to the floor and broke into many pieces. + +"Oops!" Lily said. She heard Ben giggle from behind the chair. He had tricked her. He had moved from the curtain to the chair when she was counting. He came out from behind the chair and ran to Lily. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" he asked. He saw her rubbing her eyes and the broken vase on the floor. + +"I'm okay, Ben," Lily said. "But I'm dizzy and the vase is broken. We have to tell Mommy." + +"Okay, Lily," Ben said. "But first, can I have a hug?" + +Lily smiled and hugged Ben. They were still friends, even if he had tricked her. They held hands and walked to the door. They called for Mommy and told her what had happened. Mommy was not angry, but she was sad. She said the vase was very old and very pretty. She hugged Lily and Ben and said she loved them. She said they had to be careful when they played and not touch things that could break. She said she would clean up the mess and then they could have a snack. + +Lily and Ben said they were sorry and they loved Mommy too. They went to the kitchen and had some cookies and milk. They felt better and not dizzy anymore. They decided to play a different game, one that did not involve curtains. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run, slide and swing. They also liked to look for bugs and flowers. They were very enthusiastic about finding new things. + +One day, they saw a big tree with many branches and leaves. It made a lot of shade under it. Lily and Ben decided to explore the tree. They ran to it and kneeled down to see what was there. + +"Look, Lily, a caterpillar!" Ben said, pointing to a fuzzy green bug on a leaf. "It is so cute and soft. Can we keep it?" + +Lily looked at the caterpillar and smiled. She liked it too. But she remembered what her mom had told her. "No, Ben, we can't keep it. It is not a pet. It is a wild bug. It needs to stay on the tree. It will make a cocoon and turn into a butterfly. That is very amazing." + +Ben nodded. He understood. He did not want to hurt the caterpillar. He wanted to see it become a butterfly. He gently touched the caterpillar with his finger and said, "Bye, caterpillar. Have a good nap. We will come back and see you again." + +Lily and Ben stood up and hugged each other. They were happy to have seen the caterpillar. They wondered what other surprises the tree had for them. They decided to look for more bugs and flowers in the shade. They had a lot of fun. +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play outside in the sun. But today, the weather was troubled. The sky was dark and loud. Rain and wind came down hard. + +"Let's go inside, Ben," Anna said. "It's not fun to play in the storm." + +But Ben wanted to stay outside. He liked to jump in the puddles and splash the water. He did not want to listen to Anna. + +"No, Anna, I want to play more," Ben said. "The storm is fun. You are scared." + +Anna was not scared. She was smart. She knew the storm could be dangerous. She saw a big flash of light in the sky. She heard a loud boom. + +"Ben, come on, that was lightning!" Anna said. "We have to open the door and go inside. Now!" + +Ben saw the light and heard the boom too. He felt a little scared. He ran to the door with Anna. But the door was locked. They could not open it. + +"Mom, dad, help!" Anna and Ben shouted. "We are outside in the storm. The door is locked. Please open it!" + +Mom and dad heard their shouts. They ran to the door. They saw Anna and Ben outside in the storm. They felt sorry for them. They opened the door quickly. + +"Anna, Ben, come inside, you are wet and cold," mom and dad said. "We are sorry, we forgot to leave the door open. We were busy in the kitchen. Are you okay?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They were okay. They were happy to be inside. They hugged mom and dad. They said sorry for not listening. + +"It's okay, we love you," mom and dad said. "But next time, please listen to us and to each other. The storm is not a game. It can be dangerous. You have to be careful." + +Anna and Ben agreed. They learned their lesson. They went to their room. They changed their clothes. They played with their toys. They waited for the storm to pass. They hoped the weather would be sunny tomorrow. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and make towers. One day, they go to the park with their moms. There are many blocks in the park. Anna and Ben are happy. + +They start to build a big tower with the blocks. They work hard and have fun. They put the blocks on top of each other. The tower is very tall and amazing. Anna and Ben are proud. + +"Look at our tower!" Anna says. "It is the best tower ever!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "We are good at work!" + +They want to show their moms their tower. They run to the bench where their moms are sitting. They hold hands and smile. + +"Mom, mom, come and see our tower!" Anna says. + +"Mom, mom, it is amazing!" Ben says. + +Their moms get up and follow them. They want to see their tower too. + +But when they get to the place where the blocks are, they see a big mess. The tower is gone. The blocks are everywhere. Some kids are playing with them. Anna and Ben are sad and angry. + +"Hey, that was our tower!" Anna says. "You broke it!" + +"Give us back our blocks!" Ben says. "We worked hard!" + +The kids look at them and laugh. They don't care. They keep playing with the blocks. They release them in the air and catch them. They make noises and faces. + +Anna and Ben don't like them. They want their tower back. They want their blocks back. They don't want to play with them. They cry and scream. + +Their moms hear them and come to help. They hug them and calm them down. They talk to the kids and ask them to share the blocks. They say sorry and thank you. They try to make peace. + +Anna and Ben stop crying and screaming. They look at their moms and nod. They try to be nice. They share the blocks and play with the kids. They make new towers and new friends. They have fun again. They are happy again. +Lila and Tom were friends. They liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big, shiny ball in the sky. It was the sun. + +"Wow, look at the sun!" Lila said. "It is so bright and warm. It makes me happy." + +"Me too," Tom said. "But sometimes, the sun goes away. It hides behind the clouds. Then it is dull and cold. I don't like that." + +"Me neither," Lila said. "But the sun always comes back. It does not go away forever. We just have to wait." + +They decided to play a game. They would count how many times the sun would shine and how many times it would hide. They sat on the grass and looked at the sky. + +"One, two, three, shine!" Lila said, when the sun came out from behind a cloud. +