diff --git "a/TinyStories_193.txt" "b/TinyStories_193.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_193.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Chloe. She was three years old and loved to go to the theater. Every Saturday she would dress up in a pretty dress and go to watch a show. But on this Saturday, Chloe was feeling scared. + +Chloe's parents noticed she was scared and asked her what was wrong. Chloe told them that she was afraid of the dark theater. Her parents gave her a big hug and promised they would take care of her. + +The next morning, Chloe and her parents headed to the theater. As they walked into the dark theater, Chloe started to feel scared again. But then she remembered the hug her parents had given her the night before and felt a little bit better. + +As the show went on, Chloe found herself less scared and more excited! She laughed and clapped with everyone else in the theater. When the show ended, the lights came on and Chloe gave each of her parents a big hug. + +Chloe was no longer scared of the theater. Every Saturday she would spend time with her parents watching shows and giving big hugs! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy. She worked hard all day long and had a special rhythm. Her rhythm was gentle and steady, like a happy song. + +But one day, something harsh happened. Suddenly the rhythm was gone and mommy was very sad. + +But then something special happened. Mommy found a tiny spark, a tiny bit of her happy rhythm. She held on to it, no matter how hard it was. She kept it in her heart and kept it alive. + +No matter what happened, mommy's rhythm stayed alive. It remained with her, no matter how hard it was. Her rhythm kept mommy strong, and she was so happy! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. One day, she fell and hurt her arm very badly. Mommy said they had to go to the hospital. + +At the hospital, they saw a doctor. He said they needed to have an x-ray of Sarah's arm. Sarah was scared, but the doctor was nice and he allowed her to have it. + +After the x-ray, the doctor said that Sarah's arm was just a little bit sore. He gave her a soft, squishy bandage and told her to take it easy for a few days. + +Sarah was so happy she could play again. She knew she just had to be careful and not get too rough. + +Mommy was glad, too. She was so happy she allowed Sarah a special treat for being so brave at the hospital. +Once upon a time, there was an icy palace. Inside the palace, there was a little girl who liked to stay and play. + +The little girl loved to look out of the palace windows at the icy snow. She built little snowmen and pretended to be a snow queen. + +When it was time for bed, the little girl would stay in the palace. She would drift off to sleep dreaming about being a princess in an icy palace. + +Every morning, the little girl would explore the palace. She would run up and down the icy hallways, playing hide and seek with her friends. + +At the end of each day, she was always happy to stay in the icy palace. She felt safe and cozy knowing she was in the majestic palace. + +And so the little girl lived happily in the icy palace, always looking forward to staying there each night. +Once upon a time there was a blue ship. The ship sailed for many days and had many adventures. But one day, it came to a sad spot. The sky was grey and the ship was frowning. + +Suddenly, there was a peal of thunder! The ship jumped and frowned harder. Then came the rain. The rain was cold and heavy and the ship shivered and frowned even harder. + +But then, a rainbow appeared! The ship smiled and the grey sky changed to blue. The ship looked up at the rainbow and happily sailed away, leaving the sad spot behind. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to dance. Every day she played music and showed off her moves. She was so happy when people would applaud her! + +One day she was dancing and noticed that her mom had put a tray of cookies on the floor. She quickly reached for one, but it was bad. She made a sour face and started to cry. + +Her mom came over and said, "It's ok sweetie, don't cry. Let's get you a new cookie and you can continue to dance." She was so happy that her mom was so understanding. + +Soon she was dancinig again and when she finished, everyone clapped and cheered. She smiled and felt proud of herself. She learned that day that the best way to show someone how much you appreciate them is to applaud them. +Once there was a kind little girl named Daisy. Daisy was always very curious and liked discovering new things. + +One day, Daisy was walking in the park and she saw an old photo lying on the ground. She bent down and picked it up to look at it more closely. + +When Daisy looked at the photo she saw a scary face looking back at her. She gasped and was so scared she dropped the photo on the ground. + +Suddenly Daisy realized that the scary face was only a trick of the light. She laughed and picked up the photo again. Daisy knew it was only a silly scare and that there was nothing to be afraid of. + +Daisy was so happy that she had been brave enough to pick up the photo in the first place. She took the photo home and put it in a special frame to keep it safe. Daisy was always so kind and brave! +Once there was a puppy named Spot. Spot was playing in the garden when he got lost. Spot was very scared and started to bark. Suddenly, a girl named Jane came to the rescue. Jane was only three years old but she was brave. She took Spot by the paw and slowly guided him home. + +Once home, Spot was feeling happy. He wanted to show Jane his appreciation, so he gave her a special surprise- a puzzle. Jane quickly solved the puzzle, which made her feel excited. But then Spot caused more trouble. He got stuck in the tree this time. + +Again, Jane came to the rescue. She grabbed a ladder and climbed up the tree. When she reached the top, Spot jumped down and landed safely. Jane brought Spot back to the ground with a big hug. Although Jane was frustrated by Spot's antics, she was glad that she had been able to help. +Once there was a young boy. He was very small and he sometimes felt afraid of the things that seemed huge to him. One day, he saw a huge mountain. Even though he was scared, he wanted to climb the mountain. He knew it wouldn’t be easy but he was determined to try. + +He started to climb. Every step was a struggle and he wanted to give up. But he kept going, resisting the urge to stop. Finally, he made it to the top of the mountain. He was so proud when he looked down and saw how huge it had been. + +He climbed back down and went home. He had done it! He had resisted the urge to quit and had achieved something huge. From then on, nothing seemed too hard for the young boy. +Once there was a curious little girl who loved to explore. One day, she decided to go for a walk in the park and see what she could find there. + +Suddenly, she came across a strange loop lying on the grass. It was very thin and made of shiny metal. The little girl was so interested, she reached out and poked it with her finger. + +Suddenly, the loop began to move. It started to stretch, twist and turn and the little girl was amazed. She laughed and jumped up and down with excitement. + +The loop kept moving in all sorts of shapes and patterns. The little girl ran around it trying to keep up, poking it as she went. Soon, the loop had created a big circle and the girl was fascinated. + +Finally, the loop seemed to be tired and stopped moving. The little girl smiled as she said goodbye to her new friend and carefully put it back on the grass where she had found it. +Once there was a star that glowed brightly in the night sky. It was so beautiful and glowing yellow. + +One day a brave girl named Lucy wanted to get the star to bring some brightness to her home. She put on her heavy cap and headed outside. + +On her way, she saw a magical staircase that glowed and sparkled. Lucy happily ran up the steps and soon enough she reached the star. + +She carefully grabbed the star and it glowed so bright it lit up the night sky. Lucy was so excited that she made it to the star and managed to bring it back home. + +The star glowed in Lucy's bedroom and never stopped glowing. Every night, when Lucy went to bed, she would look up and the star would be glowing even brighter from her bed. +My mommy and I went to the park. We had fun hopping and skipping. We laughed and played for a long time. We took a break and had some tea. It was so nice sitting together in the park. There were tall trees all around us. We heard birds chirping in the trees and saw fish swimming in the pond. We played hide and seek and laughed some more. Mommy gave me a hug and we said goodbye to the park. It was a wonderful day! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Emily. She had a special box and inside the box was all hers and it was hers to keep. Every day Emily opened the box and she saw something wonderful inside. One day Emily decided to stay and see what would happen. She waited and watched until finally she saw something big, something important, something special. + +The box had a surprise for her. Out of the box came a little green bug. This was Emily's pet and she named him Mine. Emily was so happy and successful to have her own pet. + +Every day Emily and Mine would play and stay together. Together they explored the garden and the forest and always had lots of fun. Emily even taught Mine some special tricks like how to fly and jump. + +Mine and Emily were best friends and they would stay together forever. That made Emily very successful indeed. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little mouse. He had a long rod, which he used to help him find yummy food. He would run around with his rod, searching for the tastiest treats. + +One day the little mouse was exploring in the woods. Suddenly, he heard a noise. Peering around the corner, he saw a giant bird in a big cage. It was flapping its wings, looking unhappy. + +The mouse knew he had to help. He ran up to the cage and started poking at the lock with his rod. After a few tries, he heard a click and the cage door opened. + +The bird flapped its wings and flew high into the sky. The mouse waved goodbye, happy that he had helped. + +The mouse went back to using his rod to find food. With the help of the rod, he was able to find all sorts of treats. + +The mouse was glad he had been able to release the bird, and he was pleased to be able to continue his search with this trusty rod. +Once upon a time there was a big bull. He lived in a sunny field and was always very rude. One day he went to the nearby pond and splashed in the cool water. He was having so much fun that he didn't notice a little boy standing on the shore. When the bull saw the boy he felt scared and quickly ran away. The little boy was so sad because he had never seen a real bull before. He was hoping the bull would stay so he could say hello. But the rude bull didn't listen. + +The little boy went back to the pond everyday, hoping to see the bull. After a few days, he finally spotted the bull playing in the water and splashing around. The little boy was very pleased and ran to the pond. This time, the bull didn't run away, he stayed and allowed the little boy to say hello. The boy was one happy and the two were fast friends. They played and splashed together in the pond every day until sunset. +Once there was a little girl called Zoe who needed a haircut. She told her mum she wanted it to be very special. So they went together to the hairdresser and the hairdresser started to cut Zoe's hair. + +Zoe was very happy that her haircut was so clear, with all the hair in the same length. When she looked at herself in the mirror, she was very pleased and couldn't stop smiling. After that, her mum told her she looked very beautiful. + +When Zoe went back home, she told all of her friends about her lovely haircut. They all said it was very nice and congratulated her. Zoe was very proud of her new look! +Once upon a time there was a king. He wanted to collect something very special. He wanted to collect delicious things. He travelled around looking for the most delicious things he could find. + +The king found a pile of apples, so he collected them. He also found a yummy cake, so he collected that too. He also spotted some berries growing near a tree. The king collected them as well. + +All together, the king had enough delicious things to share with everyone. He was very happy and he smiled. Everyone was happy too! They all had a happy picnic with the special things that the king had collected. + +The sun shone and the birds sang. It was a beautiful day, and the delicious things were enjoyed by all. The king was very glad that he had collected the delicious things. The end. +Once upon a time there was a smelly pony. He wanted a friend to play with. So he thought of an idea, he would invite another pony to come and play! He asked around and found a nice pony who wanted to come and play. + +When the pony arrived, they were so happy. They spent the day playing and running around, enjoying the sunshine and the grass. They played with each other, making games and telling stories. + +At the end of the day, the smelly pony invited his new friend to come back anytime. His new friend agreed, and they said goodbye. + +The smelly pony was very happy now that he had a friend to play with. He could not wait until his new friend came back to play again. +Once upon a time, there was an attractive trumpet. It had long, shiny curtains and a bright, shining star on its side. Every day, it would provide happy music to the people in a nearby village. All the children loved it, and they would gather around it to hear it play. + +One day, a 3-year-old girl named Lily heard the trumpet. She was enchanted by its beautiful sound, and she decided to take it home with her. She carried the trumpet home and proudly showed it to her parents. + +Lily's parents were amazed at the trumpet and gave it to Lily as a special gift. Every day, Lily would practice playing the trumpet and make the most beautiful music. Everyone in the village soon came to enjoy the music Lily provided with her trumpet. + +The end! +Dizzy Mindy loved to move. She loved running, skipping, jumping and walking. One day, Mindy decided she wanted to do something even better. She wanted to learn how to swim. + +Mommy showed her how to move her arms and her legs in the water. Mindy had to move very fast to stay afloat and not sink. Luckily, Mindy was very fast. Mindy soon learned how to move in the water and started swimming around the pool. + +Mindy felt so dizzy from all the moving she was doing, but that didn't stop her. She spun around in circles, splashed the water and made big waves. Mindy could swim all by herself and she was very proud. + +Mommy was very proud too. She clapped and cheered as Mindy moved around the pool. Dizzy Mindy was a great swimmer! +Once there was a little girl called Daisy. She loved to play and sing. Every day, Daisy and her mommy played together. Mommy would hug Daisy and then play fun games with her, like hide-and-seek and tag. + +One day, Daisy wanted to do something special. She asked mommy if they could sing together. Mommy said yes, and Daisy felt very excited. + +So mommy and Daisy went outside and found a big, safe tree. Daisy reached up and sang as loud as she could. Mommy joined in and soon their voices mixed together, singing a happy song. + +Mommy hugged Daisy and said, “That sounded wonderful, Daisy! I’m so proud of you.†Daisy smiled and said, “Let’s do it again!†With that, they sang and sang until it was time for Daisy to go home, still feeling safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a rich family that lived in a big house. Every day, they were happy and loved to make each other laugh. One day, something special arrived at the house: a surprise! Everyone was very excited and couldn't wait to see what it was. + +When they opened the package, they found a giant pile of candy! They were so excited that they all cheered and laughed. The rich family shared the candy and enjoyed eating it. + +Soon, it was time for everyone to go home. As they were saying goodbye, the family said, "We can't wait to see what surprise arrives next!" They waved goodbye and drove away, happy to have had such a fun day. +Once upon a time, there were two people who were very good friends. One day they decided they wanted to be together forever and that they wanted to get married. + +On the day of the marriage, they were both so happy. They looked at each other in their modest clothes and smiled. They reached their hands out to hold each other and promised to always be together. + +The friends stayed married for a very long time. They reached out to each other in times of joy and sadness and were always there for one another. + +Many years later, the friends still loved each other. They had reached their goal of staying married for a long time and that was something for them to be very proud of. +There was a girl who really loved to watch. She watched everything. She watched the birds in the sky and the cats playing in the garden. She even watched the ants walking on the pavement! One day, the girl saw a colorful couch. It was so big and comfy and so colorful! She wanted to sit on the couch and watch all the things around her. + +The girl wanted to sit on the couch, but it was so big, so she asked her mom for help. Her mom lifted her up and put her on the couch. The girl was so happy! She watched the birds flying in the sky, the cats playing in the garden and the ants walking on the pavement. She also watched the clouds float by and she said "Wow!" + +The girl watched for so long, until eventually, her eyes grew heavy and she fell asleep. The colorful couch was the perfect place to watch and rest. The girl had a wonderful nap full of happy dreams! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Ann. Ann wanted to play with some of her friends, so she asked her mom to invite them over for playtime. Ann's mom said yes and called each of her friends. + +When her friends arrived at Ann's house, it was raining outside - it was very wet. Ann's mom asked the group of friends to stay safely inside the house, because playing outside in the rain could be dangerous. + +Ann and her friends had a great time playing inside. They played games, sang songs, and snuggled up on the couch together. When Ann's friends left, they were excited to come back again soon. Ann and her mom were glad they got to share fun together and even though it was wet outside, they all stayed safe. +Once there was a little dog named Patch. Patch really wanted to play outside, but he was stuck in his yard. There was a big fence keeping him in! Patch was very anxious because he wanted to go explore the world. + +One day, Patch saw the fence slowly start to move. He got very excited and ran over to have a look. He saw his dad slowly pulling the fence away. It had been removed! + +Patch was so excited that he yipped and barked in joy. His dad said, “Come on Patch, let's go explore the world!†So, they did. Together they went on an adventure, discovering different sights and sounds. Patch found it was so much more fun than the yard! + +They went on lots of fun adventures, but when it was time to go back home Patch wasn't anxious or scared. Instead, he felt excited for what adventures lay ahead. +Once upon a time, there was a kind cricket who was hopping around the forest. He hopped and hopped, until he heard a loud noise. He stopped and listened in panic. What was that noise? He hopped away to find out. + +The cricket saw a big, scary bear. The bear was trying to catch him! He hopped away quickly and tried to hide. But no matter which bush he hid under, the bear was always there. He was so scared, he didn't know what to do. + +Just then, the kind cricket saw a little boy with a net. He snuck up behind the bear and caught him in the net! The bear was so surprised that he ran away, never to be seen again. The kind cricket was so thankful he wanted to give the little boy a hug, but the boy said no. + +The cricket was so relieved that he found a kind boy who saved him from the bear. From that day onwards, the cricket jumped around the woods and always remembered the little boy who saved him in a panic. +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Joe. Joe was lonely, because he did not have any friends. Everyone else had a pal to play with, but Joe didn't. + +He wanted to make some friends, but he didn't know how. He thought and thought, until he had an idea. + +Joe decided he would use his arm to help him. So he pushed, lifted, and pulled with his arm until he could succeed. + +It wasn't easy, but Joe pushed through. With his arm, he was able to make friends. Now, Joe was never lonely again. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a baby. He was very small and he loved to crawl around the house. He felt so free and happy as he moved from room to room. + +As he crawled one day, he noticed something in the corner of the room. It was a guard! He was large and strong, but he was also very calm. The baby felt very safe. + +The guard always made sure the baby was safe as he crawled around the house. He watched his every move and made sure he didn't get into trouble. + +The baby was very grateful for the guard, and said thank you each time he passed. The guard smiled and nodded, and the baby kept crawling around the house feeling safe and happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a happy girl named Jane. She loved wearing her bright yellow shirt with the big buttons on it. Every day she was cheerful and ready to do something fun. + +One day, Jane decided to reverse her shirt! She put the yellow shirt on backwards and smiled. She felt silly, but it was fun! + +Jane ran around her house backwards and giggled. She spun around and around and around, twirling in her reversed shirt. Everyone around her laughed and smiled. + +Jane was so happy. She remembered this special day and the fun she had forever. Her cheerful spirit was always remembered by everyone who knew her. +Once there was a lonely vase. She sat all alone in the corner of the room. She felt so sad and lonely, but she didn't know why. + +One day, a special friend came to visit the vase. He had a paintbrush and some bright paint. He painted the vase with bright colors and happy shapes. + +The vase felt so much better now. She was no longer lonely. The happy shapes and colors gave her joy. Now she was a happy vase with a happy heart. + +From then on, the vase was always smiling and feeling happy. The paint made her feel special, and she will treasure the memory of her special day always. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy who cared very much about her dad. Every day, Lucy would take a sparkly feather into her daddy's room and give it to him for a present. With a happy and cheerful voice, she would say "Daddy, this spark is for you! I love and care about you!". + +Her dad was so touched by her graciousness and wonderful gift. He would always hug her and tell her how much he loves her. They would often sit and talk about their day, share stories and play games together. + +No matter what the day brought, Lucy always found ways to make her dad smile. Every Sunday they went for a long walk in the park, and they stopped to feed the ducks. The ducks always made them both happy and cheerful. + +Lucy and her dad would always end their day cuddling together and telling each other how much they care. The sparkly feather always came with them and they felt the love of their family together. +Once upon a time, there was a city. It was a very busy place and everyone was always on the go. One day, a little girl called Sally wanted to explore the city. She had heard that it was a fun and exciting place. + +Sally put on her best shoes and tied them tight. She was so excited that she didn't even mind that her shoes were a bit too tight. She strolled around the city, looking at interesting sights and buildings. + +Soon, Sally heard a strange smell. It was spicy! She followed her nose and found a small restaurant. Inside the restaurant, there was a big sign that said spicy food. Sally looked at the food and smelled it carefully. It smelled really good. + +Sally came out of the restaurant with a big smile on her face. She had found something delicious in the city. Now, each time she visited the city, she would always remember the spicy food she had discovered. +Eliza was a little girl who liked to take naps. Today she was feeling very sleepy, so she decided to take a nap. She yawned and curled up in her bed. + +As she was drifting off to sleep, she heard buzzing outside her window. It was a bee! It was a big, yellow bee. She slowly opened her eyes to look and noticed the bee was flying from flower to flower in the garden. + +Eliza watched the bee in wonder. Its wings were moving so fast, and it was so bright yellow. She wanted to join the bee and explore the garden, but she was so sleepy. With a big yawn, Eliza closed her eyes and went to sleep. +There was once a train that was so very clumsy. It was always rolling into things and bumping into the other trains. One day, the clumsy train met another train. They were a perfect match! The other train was just as clumsy as the first. The two trains pushed and rolled together, and they were so happy that they had someone just like them! + +They raced around the track, pushing and bumping into each other as they went. They laughed and giggled as they made their way around the track. Whenever they got stuck, they always found a way of pushing each other out and getting back on track. They must have been the happiest train to ever go round the track! + +The clumsy train and their new match were never apart. They spent all of their days pushing and rolling together, always having fun. Whenever the clumsy train was stuck, their match was there to help out. They were never far away from each other and were always together, rolling around the track and having a great time! +Once there was a little girl who wanted to pick some berries. She looked around and finally found a bush full of berries. The girl pointed and told her mom, "I see berries". Her mom smiled and said, "Go ahead, pick some". The girl carefully picked a few berries and put them in a basket. + +Suddenly, a big bear came out of the forest. The girl was scared and shouted, "Mommy!". The bear growled and looked sad. The mom said gently to the bear, "We're sorry, we didn't mean to make you angry". The bear nodded, then pointed its paw at the berry bush. + +The girl and her mom were confused. Then the bear pointed at its tummy and said, “Hungryâ€. The little girl understood. She quickly picked some more berries and put them in a plate. She gave the plate to the bear and said, "We are sorry for taking your berries, here". + +The bear looked at the plate of berries and smiled. It slowly ate the berries then walked away. The little girl and her mom watched it go. The mom hugged the little girl and said, “Let’s go home, it’s getting lateâ€. The girl smiled, holding on tight to her basket of berries. +Once upon a time there was a clever little girl. She loved to play and she was very good in school. One day, her teacher told her that there would be a big quiz. The little girl was excited but also a bit worried, she wanted to do her best. + +The night before the quiz she studied really hard, she read all the books and did all the exercises. When the quiz day came, she was feeling very brave and ready for the challenge. + +The quiz began and all the kids started to answer the questions. Every time the girl got a question right she hopped up and down with joy, she had a very big smile and was feeling very proud. + +When the quiz was over, the teacher announced that the little girl was the winner! Everyone cheered and clapped for her, they were all so very proud. The teacher said she was the cleverest kid in the class, and that made the girl feel so happy and special. + +The little girl knew that the quiz had been hard, but she had worked so hard and it had all paid off on the quiz day. She felt so proud, like a strong and clever little girl who had made everyone spring up with joy. +Once there was an old gray cat named Jack. He liked to pray in the sunshine every day. He would kneel down and close his eyes and he would think very nice thoughts. One day, Jack forgot his scissors at home. He didn't want to go back, but he couldn't find any other scissors to use. + +Jack thought and he thought and he closed his eyes and he prayed. Suddenly, he had an idea! He looked up and saw a twig with a bright green leaf growing on it. Jack smiled and he reached up, picked the twig and cut the leaf in two with it. + +Jack was very happy because now he had two leaves, just like he had wanted. He thanked God for his answer and continued to pray until nightfall. And Jack never forgot to bring his scissors with him ever again! +The sun was shining and it was time for the festival. All the people were so excited! Everywhere was so colourful and full of life. + +Everyone was ready for the festival to start. As soon as the music started playing everyone started dancing. Little kids were laughing, spinning and playing games. Everywhere was so full of joy! + +But then the sun went away, and the sky turned dry. It started to get cold, and there was no more laughter. + +The people were disappointed, but they did not give up. Everyone came together and they filled the dry sky with colourful balloons. Everyone had so much fun filling the sky with balloons! + +Soon the sky was full of colour, and then the festival was lively again. Everyone was so happy! + +As the sun went down everyone said goodbye to their new friends and danced their way home. It was a wonderful day at the dry festival! +Ana was a little girl who loved to explore. One day while exploring in her backyard, she saw something hidden behind a bush. She couldn't quite make out what it was, but it was shiny. She wanted to know what was making the shiny thing. + +Ana carefully stepped closer to the bush and she gasped. There, in the bush, was a beautiful file. She could see that it was golden and covered with tiny gems. She wanted to pick it up, but she was afraid that it would fly away. + +So she just stood there in awe and started to gaze at the file. She admired the way that it looked in the light and started to imagine what was inside. Was it full of secrets or was it just a pretty decoration? + +These thoughts ran through Ana's head for what felt like forever until eventually, the sun went down and Ana had to go inside. She never found out what was in the file, but she still loves to stand in the same spot and gaze at it every now and then. +Alex counted the stars in the night sky. He was so proud that he knew how to count! He counted all the way to 10. Alex watched the birds in the trees. They flew in a network, like a big circle. + +Alex's family was looking for a new house. They wanted one that was cheap. Alex knew it meant that it had to cost less money than the other houses. + +Alex's family found a new house that was very cheap. Alex was happy that they could finally move. The house had a big backyard with lots of trees. + +Alex helped his family to count all of the boxes of their belongings as they moved into the new house. They counted all the way to 10, just like Alex counted the stars. He was happy that his counting was helpful to his family. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mandy. She was three years old and very curious. She asked lots of questions. One day, she wanted to know what was in the east. She was very excited so she asked her mom where the east was. + +Mom showed her the east and Mandy felt uncomfortable. There was a big mountain and trees everywhere. She couldn't see too far and it made her scared. She asked her mom many questions about the east but her mom couldn't answer them all. + +So, Mandy decided to go and explore on her own. She walked east until she came to a river. She felt so excited and happy because she found something new! She watched the river for a long time. + +After that, Mandy felt comfortable and excited about the east. She went back home and told her mom all about the river. From then on, Mandy was excited to explore the east whenever she had the chance. +Once there was a man who had no hair. He was very bald. He lived near a beach and every day he would go for a walk. One day, as he was walking, he saw something interesting. It was a green beach ball. + +So he decided to do something special with the ball. He threw it in the air and caught it again. It made him happy to do this. He did it over and over again, until he was very tired. + +So he sat down on the sand and started to think. He thought it would be nice to share the green ball with someone else. Then he saw a little girl who was walking near the beach. She was only three years old. + +He asked the girl if she wanted to do something special with the green ball. The girl agreed and he threw it in the air. She caught it and started to laugh and giggle. She enjoyed playing with the ball, and the man smiled. + +They played together for a long time, until the sun set. Then the man said goodbye to the little girl and went home. He still may not have had any hair on his head but he felt very happy. +Once upon time there was a boy named Scott. He was always scared of his shadow. He didn't like it when it stretched out long beside him. He wished his shadow would make him feel better, but it never did. + +One day, Scott decided he would try to improve his shadow. He soon started to feel less scared and soon he found himself standing tall and his shadow did too. + +Scott learned something important that day. Even though we can't always control our shadows, we can try to improve them. He realized that he wasn't scared anymore. He was proud of his shadow. + +Scott continued to practice and soon he was walking confidently with his shadow following close by. He was glad he decided to improve his shadow. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man. He had two strong arms. Every day he worked very hard so he could be even richer. + +One day, he decided that he wanted something special. He wanted something so special that it would make him even richer. So he decided to travel to a far away land. + +He packed up his things and said goodbye to his two strong arms. Then he hopped in his car and drove off. He drove for days and days until he arrived at his far away land. He was so excited to be there! + +He explored until he found something special that would make him even richer. It was a treasure chest full of gold coins! He was so happy he found it that he decided to take it home with him. + +Once he got home, he counted all the coins and was amazed to find it was enough to make him even richer. He thanked his two strong arms for their help and decided to use the gold to do a lot of good things. Ever since then, he has been a happy and rich man. +One day, a little worm was feeling very troubled. He wanted to find an oasis. So he decided to dive into the ground. He dug and dug and dug, until he found an oasis. + +He was so happy to find an oasis with green grass, trees and a lake. He wanted to live there forever! + +The little worm decided to dive into the lake. He was so excited for what he might find. He swam around until he found a big, shiny stone. He was so excited he raced to the surface. + +The little worm couldn't believe his luck! He put the big, shiny stone in his pocket and swam back to the oasis. + +The little worm stayed at the oasis forever, happy and content. +Mommy was walking with a bicycle. She was trying to protect it from the rain. The sky was dark, and it looked like it was going to rain. + +But then the sun came out! It was so bright and dry. Mommy was so happy. She smiled and pedalled the bicycle all around the park. + +The tree branches dangled and swayed in the wind. Mommy chose a dry spot, and set the bicycle on the ground. Then she ran around, trying to protect the bicycle from the rain. + +The clouds stayed away. And the sun stayed out, so the bicycle stayed dry. Mommy and the bicycle had a lot of fun, playing together in the park. +Once upon a time there was a delicate ghost. Every night the ghost struggled to get away from the dark, but it was too scared. + +One day, a little boy saw the ghost. The boy was brave and he reached out and touched the ghost. The ghost was so surprised that it stopped struggling. + +The boy said "Don't worry, you are safe now". He brought the ghost to his home, and made it a cozy place to stay. The ghost was happy and it smiled at the boy. + +The boy and the ghost were best friends forever. They played together every day and never struggled again. The end. +There once was a boy who wondered what it would be like to be famous. He wished to have the same attention as the famous people around him. One day he decided to do something about it. He decided to race his friends and show them who was the fastest. He trained and practised and finally, on the big day of the race, he was ready. He raced as fast as he could and wow, he did it! He was the fastest and he was famous. Everyone was so proud of him. He had become famous just like he wanted and it was so exciting. His friends were impressed and they celebrated together. To this day, he still remembers his moment of fame. As he looks back, he smiles and wonders what else he can do to become even more famous. +One day, a small toe returned to the wide fields. It had been gone for a very long time. Everywhere it looked things were different. The grass was tall, and the trees were much bigger. + +The toe was very happy to be back home. It wanted to find its friends, so it set off. The toe ran across the wide fields until it found them. They were having fun in the sunshine, hopping from one stalk of grass to another. + +The toe joined in and the friends played together until their toes started to tire. So, they decided it was time to go back home. + +The friends said goodbye and each one returned to their own home. The small toe went back to its wide field and looked around, happy to be home again. +Once upon a time, there was a spot. The spot was nice and round. It was so round that it looked like a ball. + +One day, a little rabbit came upon the spot. He was very curious. He wanted to see what was in the spot. He hopped up close and peered in. + +Suddenly, another animal emerged from the spot! It was a fox. The fox was very rude. He shouted at the rabbit to leave and even waved his paws in the air. + +The rabbit, frightened by the fox, hopped away! He did not want to be around the fox anymore. + +The rabbit found a new spot that he could explore. It was much nicer and he didn't have to worry about the rude fox anymore! +Once upon a time there lived an honest boy. He lived in a small house with his mum and dad. Every day he watched a lot of traffic go past his house. + +One day he thought of an idea to help the traffic move more quickly. Every day he waved a red flag to slow down the traffic. He waved it as all the cars passed. Eventually, people started to take note of his actions. + +The cars learned that when they slowed down, they could move through the traffic faster. The boy was very pleased with his idea. + +Soon, more and more people started to wave flags to slow down the traffic. As the days passed, the traffic moved more quickly! The boy had gained the respect of his community. He was very proud and happy. + +The End. +One hot day, a little girl was walking in the park. She was excited and started to hurry along a path. Ahead of her was something shining on the ground. She went to look and saw a shiny handle. She smiled and picked it up. She could use the handle to open the door on her house. She couldn’t believe how lucky she was. She hurried back home. When she got there, she held the handle tight and opened the door. She was so excited. Her mom was so surprised to see what she had found. But she knew it was time to hurry so she could have time to play with her toys. The little girl had found a handle to open the door, and it was all thanks to the little bit of luck she had on that hot day. +Once upon a time, there was a weak surf. It was so weak that it could barely stand up. So it slept. All day and all night long. + +Until one morning, it heard a noise. A loud, splashing sound. It opened its eyes and saw a big, strong surf coming its way. It was so strong that it shook the water and created a big, foamy bump. + +The weak surf was scared. It wanted to go away and hide, so it paddled faster than ever. It didn't want to get in the way of the strong surf! + +But the strong surf chased after the weak one. It chased it so fast that the weak surf was exhausted. It tired of swimming so hard and stopped. It closed its eyes and fell asleep, floating on the gentle water. + +The strong surf stopped chasing the weak one and kept on going. It was happy that the weak surf was safe and decided to leave it there. + +And the weak surf stayed asleep, safe and happy in the calm water. +Once upon a time there was a mighty purse. It was beautiful and special. One day the purse decided to take a walk. + +On its walk, the purse saw a store. It wanted to go inside, so it snuck in. The store was huge, and the purse felt very small. + +The purse looked around the store and saw all the wonderful things inside. It decided to buy a special treat just for it. The purse went to the checkout and proudly paid for its treat. + +The purse carried its treat out of the store and walked away feeling very proud of itself. It knew it was mighty and strong. And it was happy to have a special treat all its own. +Once upon a time there was a lamp. It had been locked with a key and put away in a dark cupboard. One day a brave little girl wanted to see what was inside the cupboard so she found a key and tried it in the lock. With a click the lock opened and the little girl was so excited to see what was inside. + +She opened the cupboard and found a small, dull lamp. It was grey and had not been used in a long time. She picked it up and looked all around it. Then the little girl held it close and the lamp started to shine! + +The room filled with a bright light from the lamp and it was so beautiful. The little girl was amazed and happy to see it. She had unlocked a secret and now the dull lamp was so happy and shining brightly. +Sam loves to play with his toys. One day his mom brought home a folder full of pictures. He heard her say it was sweet. + +Sam opened the folder and saw pictures of himself and his family. He smiled and thought of how he loves them all so much. + +He heard his mom humming a happy tune. He knew she was happy too. + +He asked his mom to put the folder next to his bed. That way he could look at it every day and remember how sweet it was. + +She agreed, and soon the folder was placed in a safe spot next to his bed. Sam smiled and gave his mom a hug. He was so happy to have the folder with his sweet family. +Mommy took out her big machine. It was a big motor that made a lot of noise. She started to polish it. She went in deep circles to make the metal shine. + +Then, she told me to come close. She passed me the soft brush and I started to polish the motor too. It felt nice to make it so shiny. + +When mommy and I were finished, the motor was so beautiful and shiny. Mommy said it was now ready to take us on a big adventure. I was so excited that I jumped up and down. + +We hopped on the motor and went for a deep drive in the woods. We had so much fun! We went fast and slow, it was a perfect day. + +When we got home, mommy and I hugged each other, we had such a great time together. +Once there was a little girl who was very cold. She was sitting next to the fireplace, trying to get warm but it was not working. All of a sudden, the girl sneezed. It made her sneeze two more times. + +The fireplace was beginning to get warm. It was getting better and better. Soon it was very warm and the little girl was so happy. She could feel the warmth all around her. + +The girl kept enjoying the warm fireplace and soon she felt like she was toasty and comfortable. She was so happy she even danced a little! She was now so warm and content. + +The girl was really thankful for sneezing and for the fireplace for making her so warm. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and compassionate boy named Jake. Jake always tried to help other people, no matter what they needed. One day, Jake was playing outside when he noticed a sad little girl. She was looking for something she had lost. + +Jake ran over to her and asked her what she had lost. She began to cry and said she had lost her stuff. Jake felt bad for the girl and wanted to help. He told her not to worry, he would help her find it. They searched for hours but couldn't find it. + +Finally, he offered her something of his own. She was so grateful that someone had been so compassionate to her. The gift was a bag of toys. She was so happy she hugged Jake and thanked him. + +Jake was so happy to have helped the little girl and he was proud of being compassionate. That day, he learned the importance of caring for others and doing good deeds. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Tara. She was an intelligent bug who was on an adventure. She needed to find a special flame. + +Tara stepped carefully through the forest. She leaned down to pick up a stick and stepped around a big rock. Then, she saw a sparkle of light in the sky. + +When she looked closer, she saw it was a flame! Tara was so excited. She knew if she could get the flame she could be special. + +She stepped closer, but it was too high for her. She thought for a moment and then decided to use the stick she had picked up earlier. + +She used the stick to bat the flame from the sky. It came floating down like a feather into her hands. + +Tara smiled. She was now one of the most intelligent bugs in the world. She had found the flame! +The little girl was very sad. She was crying and tears were running down her face. She didn't know why she was crying so much. + +Suddenly, she saw a hose on the ground. It was bright green and looked like it might have water in it. The little girl wanted to play with it. She grabbed the hose and smiled. + +But then she realized the hose was empty. She dropped it on the ground and started to cry again. She was so sad that it had no water in it. + +Then her mom came and hugged her tight. She told the little girl that it was OK. She picked up the hose and filled it with water from the garden. Now the little girl had something to play with and she was very happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a flower who was sad because it wasn't able to bloom like the others. Each day it tried to open up, but nothing ever happened. Then, one day the flower saw something new. It was a thermometer! + +The thermometer told the flower it was too cold. The flower was so happy that it had something to tell it why it wasn't blooming. The flower knew that if the thermometer said it was warmer, then it could bloom. + +The flower waited and waited, but each day the thermometer said the air was too cold. Finally, the thermometer said it was warm enough for the flower to bloom. The flower felt so happy. It opened up and bloomed a beautiful, bright yellow colour. + +The flower felt so comfortable and relaxed when it was able to bloom, it was so different from the uncomfortable days before. +Mama was walking in the park. It was a sunny day and the grass was green. Mama saw a little girl crying. Mama went to the girl and crouched down to talk to her. + +Mama asked the girl why she was sad. The girl said that she had lost her toy. Mama reached into her pocket and lifted out a toy car. She gave it to the girl and the girl smiled. + +Mama said she would help the girl look for her toy. She asked the girl to tell her what it looked like. The girl said that her toy was white and red and very hot. + +Mama and the girl searched for the toy, but they couldn't find it. After a long search, Mama suggested it was time to go. The girl was disappointed, but she thanked Mama for trying to help. + +Mama gave the girl a big hug and said goodbye. The girl felt grateful that Mama had tried to help. She waved goodbye and went home with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a thin boy who loved chocolate. Every day, he would kiss his mommy and ask for a special treat. One day, his mommy smiled and said yes. She gave him a big bar of chocolate. The boy was so happy. He hugged his mommy tightly and he kissed her cheek. + +The boy opened the wrapper and took a big bite of the chocolate. It was so delicious. He smiled and asked his mommy for more. She carefully broke off a piece and gave it to him. The boy smiled and thanked her. + +The boy ate the chocolate until it was all gone. He kissed his mommy again and said thank you. Then, he helped his mommy pick up the wrapper and they went off together to play. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl called Sue. Sue was an ordinary girl, but she had a very special talent. She could reverse things! +One day, Sue went to the park with her mom. Suddenly, she saw a big threat. It was a scary monster! Sue was scared. + +But then, she remembered her special talent. She closed her eyes and counted to three. She said a few words and then waved her hand. +Suddenly, the monster disappeared. It had been reversed! + +Sue's mom was so proud of her. Everyone was amazed at how Sue had used her special talent. She had reversed the threat. + +From that day on, Sue knew that her ordinary talent could be very special. She could use it to make the world a better place. +Imagine a big hall. In the hall there was a girl. She was feeling very sad. Her eyes were wet with tears and her mouth was very bitter. + +She was alone in the hall and the walls were very tall. She wanted someone to be with her, but she couldn't find anyone. She felt so lonely. + +Suddenly, she heard a kind voice coming from behind her. It was her mother. She ran towards her mother and hugged her tightly. + +Her mother wiped away her tears and said, "It's ok sweetheart, everything will be alright". The girl felt better and happier now. + +She imagined the hall being filled with lots of smiling faces. Her mother was there with her, and she knew she was loved. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Bella. Bella loved phones. She had an old phone, but she wanted a modern one. One day, her mummy and daddy gave her a present. It was a modern phone! She was so excited. She opened the box and held the phone in her hands. Then she pressed lots of buttons. "I love my new phone," she said. She showed her new phone to her friends. Everyone said it was so cool and modern. She was so happy. Every day she played games and talked to her friends. The modern phone made her very happy. The End. +Maggie was a 3 year old girl. She was fit and loved to play outside. Today, she wanted to pick apples in the garden. She saw the apple tree and ran over to it. She inspected each of the apples and picked one that was big and round. + +Maggie had a water spray in her hand. She raised it high and started spraying the apple. She sprayed the apple in the air and made it shine. She smiled and laughed as the water sprayed all around her. + +Maggie showed her mom the shiny apple. Her mom said she had made it look very fit. She praised Maggie and told her she did a great job. Maggie smiled and ran off to play some more. + +Maggie had a fun day in the garden. She happily held her fit apple and knew that she had done a great job. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. Joe went for a walk with his mommy one day. He saw a mill off in the distance. He pointed and asked what it was. His mommy said it was a mill. + +They walked over to the mill and Joe looked at it. It was big and tall. Joe hopped around the mill looking at everything. + +Then a man came walking out of the mill. Joe could tell he was mad. The man was rude and mean. Joe's mommy told him to stay away from the man. + +But Joe was curious. He wanted to know why the man was so unhappy. He crept around the corner to get a better look. + +The man was still being very rude, but Joe saw he was having a bad day. Joe's mommy was with him so he felt safe and brave. He walked up to the man and asked why he was so mad. + +The man was surprised. He said he was mad because he was having trouble with the mill. Joe told him he could help. + +The man smiled. He was now happy and nice. He and Joe worked together and soon Joe had fixed the mill. + +They all were very happy! +Mommy was sitting at the kitchen table looking at a folder. She looked a bit sad. + +"Mommy, what's wrong?" asked the 3 year old child. + +Mommy smiled and explained, "I'm looking at my old pictures. I want to remember all of my old friends." + +The child looked in the folder and saw lots of pictures of Mommy and some people. The pictures had bright colors, but the child could tell Mommy was not happy. + +"Why don't you feel happy looking at those pictures?" asked the child. + +Mommy explained, "Sometimes when you get older, it's harder to keep in touch with all of your friends. Life can get very dull and lonely." + +The child smiled and gave Mommy a hug. "Let's go do something fun together! Then we won't ever be lonely or bored," said the child. + +Mommy smiled. "That's a great idea. Let's make some memories together!" +Once upon a time, there was a very noisy billboard. Sitting on top of the billboard was a little bird named Peter. Peter had a very big dream. He wanted to succeed. + +But there was a problem. Since the billboard was so noisy, Peter couldn't concentrate enough to take the steps to reach his dream. He felt stuck. + +But then one day, a magical fairy flew by and saw Peter's struggle. She had a special ability to make things quieter so people could think. She waved her wand and the billboard went from noisy to quiet. + +With all the noise gone, Peter was able to focus on the steps he needed to take to succeed. He felt hopeful and excited. + +So the next day, Peter thanked the magical fairy, and he worked hard. Thanks to the fairy's help, he was able to reach his dream and succeed! +Once upon a time there was a girl who went on a walk in the woods. She was having a great time looking around and exploring all the sights and smells. Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from the bushes. She went to take a closer look and saw an unusual thief trying to steal something! + +The frightened girl wanted to get away quickly, so she started to run. But the thief grabbed hold of her and tried to take her away. She screamed and shouted as loud as she could. + +Just then, a brave knight appeared out of nowhere and urged her to jump. She did, and he caught her as she fell. The knight then fought off the thief and made sure the girl was safe. + +The knight was a true hero, and the girl thanked him with a big hug. They both made sure to always stay on the alert for unusual thieves in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy mouse. He had a big house and he kept it very clean. Every morning, the mouse would open his door and go outside. He went around looking for food. One day, the mouse found a big carrot in the garden. He was so excited! He opened his mouth and started to eat it. After he finished, he was so full that he couldn't move. Then a cat came by. The cat saw the mouse and wanted to catch him. But the mouse had opened his eyes wide. He quickly ran back to his house and shut the door. The cat couldn't get in. So the mouse was safe and his house was still tidy. +Jenny was in a rush. She had to hurry and get to the park. She was going to play with her friends and some monkeys! She was so excited that she ran almost all the way there. + +When she got to the monkey's cage, she saw that all the other kids were already there. But one of the monkeys had gotten out! Jenny was determined to get the monkey back in before anyone noticed. + +She started to creep up to the monkey. She walked as quietly and quickly as she could while watching the monkey carefully. When she finally reached the monkey, she grabbed it in a tight hug. + +The monkey was so surprised, it started to wriggle and squirm. But Jenny kept a tight grip until the monkey was back in its cage. She had done it! + +Everyone was so happy that Jenny had gotten the monkey back in. Even the monkey was happy, giving her a big smile before it climbed back in its cage. Jenny was so proud of herself. She had saved the day! + +Moral of the story: You can do great things when you hurry and take action. +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Amy. She had a drum. She decided to go outside and play with it in the sun. + +Amy sat on the grass and tapped her drum. She felt so safe and happy. When she was done, she shrugged her shoulders. + +Suddenly, she heard something else. It was a different kind of drum. She looked around and saw a friendly dog playing with the drum. + +Amy went over to the dog and smiled. She watched the dog play with the drum and tried to copy the moves. The dog wagged his tail and Amy laughed. + +Then, she shrugged her shoulders again and went back inside. She was happy and safe with her drum. +Once upon a time there was a big, helpful sailboat. It sailed on the big blue sea everyday. One day, it got very tired, so it decided to take a nap. + +The sailboat drifted off to sleep, and dreamed of fun things like playing in the waves and helping other boats. + +After a while, the sailboat woke up and felt rested and happy. It wanted to help other boats, so it starting searching the sea. + +Soon enough, the sailboat found an old, lost boat. The sailboat was so helpful and kind, it showed the lost boat the way back home. + +With the help of the sailboat, the lost boat was able to get home safely. Everyone was so happy and gave the sailboat a big thank you. + +Afterwards, the sailboat sailed back to its home and decided to take a well-deserved nap in the sun. This time, it dreamed of beautiful sails, big waves, and helping more lost boats. +Once there was a rabbit called Patch. He was very hungry and went searching for something to eat. Patch hopped down the row until he saw some carrots! He was so excited he couldn't help but to give a little hop. But then he started to sneeze! "ah-choo!" Patch couldn't stop. He hopped and sneezed his way down the row until he finally stopped to rest. By then he was very tired and still hungry. He sighed and kept hopping; hopeful he'd find something else to eat soon. And he did! A few rows ahead he found a patch of lettuce and quickly scarfed down the juicy leaves. Patch was so happy and relieved that he was no longer hungry. He hopped away, never sneezing once! +Once there was a little girl named Lina. She was 3 years old and very adventurous. One day she asked her mom if she could help her make a costume. Her mom said yes, and it was very exciting. + +They went to the store to get some supplies. Lina helped pick out some interesting fabric, buttons, and ribbon. They went home and got to work. + +It took a few days, but eventually the costume was done. It was a very colorful and fun costume! Lina was so excited to wear it for her special day. + +She put her costume on and she looked amazing. Everyone said she looked so interesting in her costume and asked where she got it from. Lina told them she helped make it and everyone was very impressed. + +Her mom was so proud of her, and Lina was happy to help. She was glad she was able to make something so special with her mom. It was an experience she would never forget! +Once upon a time, there was a nurse who needed to go to work. She was running late and she had to hurry. She was feeling hard and tried to move quickly, but she could not. Everything was taking too long and she was getting more and more delayed. + +The nurse kept running until she reached the hospital. When she got there, the nurse suddenly realised that she had forgotten her house keys. She was feeling so hard now, and so she had to turn around and run back home. + +She kept running until she reached home and quickly opened the door with her keys, making sure to not delay any longer. + +The nurse ran back to the hospital and made it in time. Everyone was so happy! The nurse was so relieved and happy that she was not late anymore. The end! +Once upon a time there was a wild cat. He lived in a cardboard box in the alley. He was a very happy cat because he was spoiled by the nice people living nearby. + +One day, a little girl saw the wild cat in the alley. She wanted to give him a treat, so she brought him some milk. The cat lapped it up and looked very satisfied. The little girl petted him and they became the best of friends. + +The sweet girl spoiled the wild cat every day with treats and games. He was very happy in his cardboard box. They would play tag, hide and seek and any other game they could think of. + +From then on, the little girl made sure the wild cat was always spoiled. They were the best of friends and were always together. Together they were wild, but with love and kindness! +Once upon a time, there was a chubby boy called Billy. He was playing in the garden one day, when he noticed a screw lying on the ground. Billy decided he wanted to push it around, so he picked it up and started pushing it. He pushed it as far as he could, enjoying the feeling of it rolling along the ground. + +Billy pushed it past the garden, over the hills and far away! Eventually he found himself in a strange town, with all kinds of people walking around. Billy kept pushing the screw until he saw a shop. He sat the screw up against a wall and noticed a big sign on the door of the shop that said "PUSH". + +Billy didn't know what to do, so he started pushing the door. Sure enough, it opened and he was able to go inside. As soon as he stepped inside, he saw a whole collection of interesting gadgets and machines. Billy was having so much fun, he forgot all about the screw he had been pushing. + +When he walked out of the shop, he was astounded to find that his screw was still there, sitting against the wall. He was so happy that he picked it up and started pushing it again, as he made his way back home. +Once upon a time there was a kind and compassionate girl who loved to help people. Her family wanted to help her do even more, so they gave her a computer. She was so happy! Every day she would spend hours learning about computers and how to use them. + +The girl used her computer to help people from all over the world. She would recommend things like books and movies, and even helped people with their problems. People really appreciated her help and soon she had lots of friends who she could help. + +Then one day she heard about an even bigger problem - a problem that was too big for the girl to help on her own. But she didn’t give up; she went to all her friends and recommended they help too. Everyone was happy to help and soon they had fixed the problem. + +The girl’s family was so proud of her compassionate nature and all the wonderful things she could do with her computer. They all lived happily ever after, knowing that their kind and helpful little girl had made the world a better place! +Once there was a gentle flame. It shone bright and danced around in the wind. Everyday, the flame would go on a sort. It would fly around the sky like a butterfly, looking for something. + +One day, it spied something in the distance. It was another flame, and it was even more gentle than the first flame. The flame flew over to meet the other flame, and the two flames started playing together. They laughed and spun and danced in the wind. + +When it was time to go, the two flames decided to sort their things. They sorted their twigs and leaves, and they sorted their clouds and songs. When they were finished, they hugged each other goodbye. The two flames said they'd meet again soon. + +The two flames waved goodbye, and they flew off in two different directions, lighting up the sky with their gentle flame. +Buddy was a very sad, 3 year old boy. His friends were playing together and ignoring him. He felt really hurt. He went to his mom and asked her for some juice. She gave him some orange juice and said, "Here you go, Buddy. See if this cheers you up." + +But as soon as he took a sip, his friends came over and asked him to play with them. He was glad that his friends weren't ignoring him anymore and he smiled. + +Buddy took his juice and joined his friends in their game. They laughed, played and had a lot of fun. Buddy's hurt feeling was forgotten and he smiled a lot. + +He was happy that his friends weren't ignoring him anymore and that he had a delicious orange juice! +Amy was three years old and loved to climb stairs. She felt so high and tall! One day, she was running up and down the stairs at her house, trying to get there faster than her brother. They were both being very competitive. + +When her brother got to the top, she felt sad. She stopped running and just stared at him. Suddenly, he smiled and opened his arms wide. Amy knew he wanted to give her a hug, and so she ran to him and let him wrap his arms around her. + +Amy suddenly felt very happy and content. She felt so much love from her brother. Whenever she was feeling down or competitive, all she had to do was hug her brother, and she would feel better. Hugging was a very special way to show how much she cared about him. +Once upon a time there was a fake fire. It was made of wood and paper and painted to look like a real fire. The fire belonged to a little boy called Mark. He wanted to find a way to get some money, so he decided to sell the fire. + +He took the fire to the market and tried to sell it. But everyone could see it was fake. No one wanted to buy it. Mark was very sad and almost cried. + +But then he had an idea. He made a sign that said “Free Fireâ€. Everyone was happy and started taking the fire away. In no time, it was all gone. Mark was very proud of himself. + +He had made some money, and he was a happy little boy again. +It was morning and John was outside playing. He wanted to find something fun to do, but he didn't know what. He saw his friend Bob in the distance and ran to him. + +When they got close Bob said to John, "Hey, why don't we head to the park?" John was so excited! + +At the park, John and Bob played tag, laughed, and had a lot of fun. After a while, Bob had an idea. He said, "Let's have a race around the park!" + +John didn't think it was a good idea. He said, "No, that's too dangerous. What if you got hurt?" But Bob was being stupid. He said, "No, it's fine, let's do it!" + +So John and Bob started the race. John was so fast! He ran around the park so quickly that he won the race. + +Bob was mad. He shouted, "That's not fair! You're too fast!" But John just smiled and waved his head at Bob and said, "Ha ha. I'm just better than you!" +Once upon a time there was a big bossy bug. He lived in a dark forest. All the other bugs in the forest were scared of him. He had a very special talent. He knew how to tie! + +One day he saw some strings lying around in the forest. He called to his friends and said, "Come and watch me. I'm going to tie these strings together!" His friends gathered around and watched in amazement as the bossy bug tied the strings. + +When he was finished, the bug was very pleased with himself. He said, "Now I'm the best at tying in the dark forest!" His friends were so impressed that they all wanted to learn his special skill. + +The bug taught all his friends how to tie. And ever since then, the dark forest has been full of bugs who could tie strings! +Once there was a lazy little boy who liked to sleep all day. One day, he was feeling a bit bored, so he decided to go for a walk. As he strolled around, he noticed a very tall tree with a friendly looking bird perched on a branch. The boy then had an idea. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a hat. + +The bird watched as the boy placed the hat on the branch and stepped back. Carefully, the bird hopped onto the branch and began to peck at the hat with its sharp beak. Little by little, it cut the fabric until the hat was in pieces. + +The boy smiled. He had used his lazy day to make something fun! The bird flew away and the boy went back home, happy with the adventure he had. +One night, there was a girl who wanted to dance. She had a big smile on her face and she was wearing her shoes. She asked her mum if she could have some gum to chew while she danced. + +Her mum gave her a big delicious piece of gum. She jumped up and started to dance. She was spinning and twirling around the room. She was so happy that she laughed out loud. + +Suddenly her mum said, "Be careful, don't hurt yourself!". But the girl did not listen and she jumped too high and fell down. She felt a bit hurt and started to cry. + +Her mum came to her quickly and gave her a big hug. She said, "It is ok, no need to cry. You can still dance, just not so high this time." And the girl smiled and started to dance again. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny girl named Mary. Mary loved to explore and was always looking for new places to go. + +One day, Mary went to the park with her mom. She saw a big sign that said "EXIT". Mary wanted to explore and wanted to find out where the exit was. + +So, she started walking. The path was dirt and it was a bit dirty. But, Mary kept walking and walking. After a while she found the EXIT. It looked fun, but Mary was sad because she had to leave. She really wanted to stay and explore more. + +Before she went home, Mary gave the EXIT a big hug and said goodbye. She felt a bit sad that she had to leave and said, "I MISS this place". Then, she said goodbye and ran all the way home. +Once upon a time there was an orange chicken. He was big and fluffy and loved to roam around in the garden. He was so happy. One day, he found a bowl filled with something special - it was corn! He started eating, but he soon realised he was all alone. Where was everyone? He began to fill very sad. + +He was so upset and he knew that only his friends could make him feel better again. So he decided to go and look for them. He flew and he flew, until he saw something orange in the sky. It was his friend, the orange bird! He flew down to greet him. + +The orange bird was also so happy to see his friend again. He had an idea - why didn't they both fill the bowl with corn together? So the two friends filled the bowl with corn until it was overflowing with delicious food. + +They both laughed and filled so happy. From that day on, they were the best of friends, and they always filled the bowl with food, so they would never be alone again. +Once upon a time there was a mighty cartoon character called Joe. Joe was super brave and had lots of friends. One day, Joe was walking in the forest when he heard a sound. He stopped and saw a strange creature. Joe got scared and froze. He was too scared to move. Then the creature started to smile. It was a small cartoon mouse! + +Joe was so relieved and started to laugh. He asked the little mouse if it wanted to be his friend. The mouse said yes, and so Joe and the mouse became the best of friends. Together they had lots of fun and found lots of exciting adventures. + +One day, the mouse suddenly froze when it heard a loud voice. It was Joe's mighty voice. Joe said to the mouse, "Hey little friend, let's go on an adventure!" The mouse was so excited it jumped for joy and ran off with Joe. + +They had so much fun and many more adventures together, just like old friends. Joe and the little mouse were now new Mighty friends! +George had a doll. He liked playing with it because it was interesting. One day, he decided to take it outside to play. When he got there, he saw some other kids playing. He didn't know them but he wanted to join them. + +George decided to show them the doll. They liked it and asked him to play. He was very happy. They all sat on the ground and started playing. George put the doll by his side, then he closed his eyes and relaxed in the sun. + +He stayed there for a long time and it felt really nice. When he opened his eyes, all the other children had gone home. He got up and took the doll in his hand. Now he was ready to go home as well. +Once upon a time there were two friends who loved to play. They wanted to organize an exciting game but they weren't sure how. So they searched around the house and found an ordinary board. + +The two friends quickly became very busy and started organizing the board game. They organized the pieces and found colorful cards. They put pictures of animals and castles on the board. + +When all their work was done, they played together until it was time for lunch. The two friends laughed and smiled as they explored the world of the board game. It was a lot of fun. + +They decided to keep playing the game every day and soon, it was no longer ordinary. The board game provided hours of enjoyable entertainment and the two friends never forgot their first game. +Once upon a time, there was a bad man. He had a strange looking spear in his hands and he wanted to shoot people. He went to a village and saw some kids playing. He lifted his spear and was about to shoot them. + +At that moment, a brave warrior came to their rescue. He quickly threw his spear at the bad man and the bad man fell down dead. Everyone in the village cheered and the kids were saved from the bad man. + +The village was a happy and a safe place to live after that. Everyone was thankful to the brave warrior for shooting the bad man with his spear. + +The End +Once upon a time there was a line that was very long and dull. It went on and on, as far as anyone could see. + +One day a little boy was walking along and he saw the line. He stopped to look at it and then asked his mom, "What is this line?" + +Mom pointed to it and said, "That is a line. It is very long and it is kind of dull." + +The little boy wanted to learn more. He asked, "What can I do with the line?" + +Mom smiled and said, "You can draw a picture with it." + +The little boy was excited. He grabbed a crayon and started to draw a picture with the line. He drew a bird, a house and a flower. Then, he smiled and said, "I like my picture!" + +Mom looked at it, smiled too and said, "It's beautiful! You made that line much more interesting with your picture." + +The little boy smiled proudly and happily. He had shown everyone that even a dull line can be exciting if you use your imagination. +Once upon a time, there lived a rock. It was alone in the big field, with no other stones nearby. The rock felt very lonely. + +One bright morning, a strong wind blew across the field, lifting the rock up and carrying it away. Soar the rock went, flying higher and higher in the sky. + +The rock kept flying until it spotted a kind dragon. The dragon saw the rock and smiled. The dragon asked the rock if it wanted to fly with them. The rock said yes, and the dragon allowed it to get onto its back. + +For hours, the rock and dragon flew together through the sky, visiting different lands and meeting new animals. The dragon showed the rock many wonderful things that they could do together. The rock was so happy to have a new friend. + +Eventually, the dragon said it was time to go home. The rock thanked the dragon for allowing it to go on such an adventure, and with that, the dragon flew the rock back home to the lonely field. The rock was so glad it had found a new friend, and the two would keep in touch forever. +Once there was a little girl. She was very restless. She kept looking all around, wondering what to do. + +She decided to go for a walk. As she walked, she saw the water in the distance. She thought it looked very pretty. + +So she walked closer and closer. Soon she was right beside the water. She wanted to see what the water felt like. So she reached out her hand and touched it. The water was so cool and wet and she smiled. + +The girl was very excited. She wanted to see what was underneath the water. So she lay down and put her head under the water. But it was too dark to see anything. So then she started swimming in the water. She splashed and played in the water. + +When she was done, she was very tired. She lay down by the water and rested until she felt better. Then she got up and walked home. +Once upon a time, there was a princess. She was in a big castle and she was alone. It was very dark and scary. Suddenly, she heard a noise. She started to tremble - she was scared! + +She slowly walked to a window. It was a scary monster! He had big eyes, long arms, and sharp teeth. He said he was going to take her away! The princess started to shake. + +But then, she heard somebody coming. It was the prince! He saw the monster and got very angry. He used his sword and fought the monster. After a long fight, the prince won! + +The princess was very happy. She thanked the prince for saving her. And then, she hugged him. From that day on, she was safe in the castle forever. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little girl called Lola. One day, Lola was playing with her friends in the garden when she saw a small fire burning in the corner. She had a question: why was there a fire in her garden? + +Lola decided to find out. She cautiously walked over to the fire. There, she found that her friends had lit some wooden sticks. They were all having lots of fun watching the flames grow and dance in the air. + +Lola joined in the fun. She and her friends watched the fire burn for some time, until all the sticks had burned away. Then, when it was dark, Lola's mom came to take them all home. + +Lola had had a lovely time and she was happy. She had found her answer to the question, and she knew why the fire was burning in the garden. For now, at least! +Once upon a time, there was a popular band filled with vivid colors. The band had lots of fun together, playing music and laughing. One day, the band members had an idea. + +"Let's dare each other," said the leader of the band. Everyone agreed and started to dare each other to do silly things. + +The drummer dared he singer to sing a song without a toot. The singer smiled and sang without a single toot. Everyone clapped and cheered. + +The guitar player dared the drummer to make a beat without drums. The drummer thought and thought and then used her hands to make a clapping beat. Everyone laughed and clapped along. + +The bass player dared the guitar player to make a song with just one string. The guitar player plucked the string and created a beautiful melody. Everyone fell in love with the song and listened until the end. + +The band was so happy that they dared each other. They laughed and smiled until the sun went down. The popular band had lots of fun that day. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a dragon. The dragon loved to pour. Every day, the dragon would pour water around the kingdom to make it easier for people. The dragon was so careful when he poured that it felt like he was looking after the kingdom. The dragon was so nice that everyone loved him. One day, he invited some of the children from the kingdom to help him pour. It was easy and fun, so everyone enjoyed it. The dragon was so happy to see them having a good time. After that, everyone loved the dragon even more. +Bob was having a terrible day. His mum stopped to get him a present. It was a piece of wool. + +Bob wanted to play with it. He ran around the house, repeating the same action. He played and played but the wool wouldn't move. + +Suddenly, his mum had an idea. She rolled up the wool and then threw it across the room. It was flying around! + +Bob could not believe it. He was filled with joy as he kept repeating the same action. He chased after the wool and played with it. + +He was so happy that he wanted to do this again. He was filled with joy! Bob played with the wool until it was time to go to bed. +Mum and dad were off to the shops. They weren't sure how they were going to manage, as they had no car. That was when they saw the bus. It was very big and smooth. + +Mum and dad got on the bus and it started to drive. They managed to get to the shops. When they arrived, they got off the bus and started to look around. + +They had a great time looking at all the different things in the shops. In the end, they managed to find the things they needed and they got back on the bus. + +The bus managed to drive them back home. Mum and dad were glad they had managed to get to the shops on the bus. It was smooth and fast and they had a really enjoyable ride. +Timmy was walking down the street when he saw something shiny in the grass. He bent down to get a closer look and discovered it was a white rock. He was excited and wanted to show his friend, so he started to jog over with the rock in his hand. + +When Timmy arrived, his friend asked him what he had in his hand. Timmy proudly showed his friend the white rock, and his friend was amazed. The two of them were excitedly talking about different things they could do with it when Timmy's friend had an idea. + +He asked Timmy to lend him the rock for a few minutes so he could show his mom. Timmy was happy to lend it, and his friend ran off with the rock. A few minutes later he returned with a huge smile on his face. He said his mom was so pleased with the rock she had decided to keep it. + +Timmy and his friend said goodbye, and Timmy started to jog back home. He was so happy the rock had brought his friend so much joy, and he was excited to tell his mom the story. +One day there was a bald man who was walking in the park. He noticed a swan in the pond, so he decided to take it out of the water. The man was very happy that he managed to take the swan. He wanted to look after it so he took it home. The man looked after the swan every day and fed it some food. The swan liked that the bald man took care of it. They became best friends and became inseparable! They would take walks together and have lots of fun. The swan even sat on the man's head sometimes. Everyone was very happy to see this bald man and his swan having such a fantastic time together. +Once upon a time there was a crocodile who lived in a small pond. He was a very mean crocodile, because he liked to keep all of the animals out. He was so harsh that no animal would come near his pond. + +One day, however, a small lamb tried to get into his pond. The crocodile was so angry that he used his big mouth to make a loud noise. It wasn't so loud that it would hurt the lamb, but it scared her away. + +The next day, the crocodile decided to keep the animals out for good. He found a big rock and placed it in front of the pond. Then he used his teeth to lock it tight so no one could get in. + +Now every animal is safe from the mean crocodile and they can play near his pond without being scared. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who was playing in the woods. He looked around and saw a pale fire that was burning in a small campfire. He knelt down and stirred the fire with a stick. He watched as the flames got brighter and the wood crackled. He was so excited! He tried to get closer to feel the warmth of the fire. But it was too hot, so he had to jump back. He thought it was fun just to watch the fire crackle and dance. He had a great day in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a big, orange pen. It could write stories. The pen was magic! + +When someone used the orange pen, they could make the most wonderful stories. Every day the pen wrote more and more stories. + +One day, a little girl saw the orange pen and wanted to use it. But the pen wouldn't write for her. It only wrote small doodles on the page. + +The little girl wanted to make a story, so she tried really hard. Suddenly, the orange pen came alive! The pen began to write the most amazing story. + +The little girl was so happy with the story. She read it over and over again! Everyone loved it too. + +The orange pen wrote stories all the time from then on. Everyone loved to hear the stories it wrote. +Once upon a time there was a rich little girl called Rosie. Rosie lived in a big, old house with a big garden and the biggest thing was that Rosie had lots of friends. + +Every week Rosie and her friends would play in the garden, sing and dance. They would even dress up and pretend to be different characters from the opera. One day Rosie asked all her friends to come over for a special treat. + +The treat included lots of yummy goodies and a special surprise. Rosie had organised a big show at the theatre where they would watch a real opera. Everyone was so excited because they had never seen one before. + +When they got to the theatre, they were amazed. There were so many people dressed in fancy clothes and even a big orchestra. The curtains opened and the show began. + +The friends watched the whole opera together and were so happy. Rosie thought it was the perfect way to share the fun and richness of the opera with her friends. They all left the theatre with big smiles on their faces and happy hearts. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to explore outdoors. One day, when she was out in the garden, she saw a twig on the ground. She knelt down to pick it up and found that it was very tasty. + +She ran inside the house to tell her mother about the twig. Her mum laughed, saying it was silly to think a twig could be tasty! But the little girl insisted it was true, so her mum decided to see for herself. + +The little girl took her mum back to the twig she had found. Her mum knelt down and tasted it -and it was delicious! It was the best berry she had ever tried. The little girl and her mum picked lots of twigs that day, taking them home to make a yummy treat! +Once, there was a little girl. Her name was Jane. Jane was 3, and she liked to play with her toys. One day, Jane got angry with her brother and threw a toy at him. Jane's mom saw it and scolded her. Jane was very nervous and started to cry. + +Jane said sorry to her brother, but her brother was still angry. Then, he remembered how much he loved his sister and said, "It's OK. I forgive you." Jane was so pleased to hear his words, and she said thank you with a big hug. + +From that day on, Jane and her brother were even closer than before. Whenever Jane got angry, she remembered the time her brother forgave her, and she learned that being kind was better than being mad. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to add a new rhythm to his song. He was very excited to play it on his toy drum. He tried and tried, but he felt confused. He could not make the rhythm sound right. + +He asked his friend, Sam the cat, to help him. Sam tried to add the rhythm too, but he was also confused. They both tried together, but the rhythm still didn't sound good. + +Tim and Sam felt sad. They could not play the new rhythm on the toy drum. They tried one more time, but it still didn't work. In the end, they gave up and went to play with their other toys. The new rhythm was never added to their song. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy magnet. He loved to play with his magnet. One day, Tim saw a big box. The box had a hole. The hole was very small. Tim wanted to see if his magnet would fit in the hole. + +Tim said, "I will try to put my magnet in the hole." He tried very hard, but the magnet was too big. It did not fit. Tim felt a little sad. He wanted his magnet to fit in the hole. + +Tim's mom saw him trying. She said, "Don't be sad, Tim. Let's try something else." Tim's mom found a smaller magnet. She gave it to Tim. Tim tried again. This time, the magnet fit in the hole! Tim was very happy. He said, "Thank you, Mom!" They both smiled and played with the magnets all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat strawberries. One day, she found a fragile strawberry in her garden. It was very small and delicate. + +Lily wanted to keep the fragile strawberry safe. She took a little box and put the strawberry inside. Then, she shut the box very gently so the strawberry would not get hurt. + +Every day, Lily opened the box to look at her fragile strawberry. She was very happy to have it. She showed it to her friends and they all loved the strawberry too. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a deep, deep forest, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to dream about a special nation where everyone was happy and kind. In this nation, there were big trees, pretty flowers, and lots of animals to play with. + +One day, Lily met a talking rabbit named Remy. Remy asked, "What do you like to dream about, Lily?" Lily said, "I dream about a happy nation with big trees, pretty flowers, and lots of animals to play with." Remy smiled and said, "I want to go there too!" + +Together, Lily and Remy played in the deep, deep forest and pretended they were in the happy nation from Lily's dreams. They laughed and played all day long. And every night, Lily would dream of the happy nation, and Remy would dream too. They were the best of friends, and their dreams made the deep, deep forest a happier place. +One day, a unique cat named Tom went for a walk. Tom liked to think a lot. He thought about the sun, the trees, and the birds. Tom was a very smart cat. + +While walking, Tom saw his friend, a dog named Max. Max was doing exercise. He was running and jumping. Tom thought it was fun and wanted to join Max. So, they played together. + +After playing, Tom and Max were tired. They sat under a big tree. They were happy to be unique friends. They thought about more fun games to play together. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lucy had a big, red balloon. She loved her balloon very much. She played with it every day. The balloon made her very happy. + +One day, Lucy felt very sleepy. She wanted to take a nap with her balloon. She held the balloon tight and closed her eyes. She started to dream about playing with her balloon in a big, fun park. + +When Lucy woke up, she saw that her balloon was gone. She was sad and cried. Her mom came and told her that the balloon had popped. But, she had a surprise for Lucy. She gave her a new, blue balloon. Lucy was happy again. Her balloon fun did not end. +Once upon a time, there was a restless little dog named Max. Max liked to run and play all day long. One day, Max found a small box with a stamp on it. The stamp was red and had a picture of a big dog. Max was very happy to find the stamp. + +Max wanted to show his friend, a cat named Luna, the stamp. So, he ran to Luna's house. When he got there, he saw that the door was close. Max knocked on the door with his paw. Luna opened the door and saw Max with the stamp. + +Luna was very excited to see the stamp too. They both looked at the stamp and smiled. Then, they played together with the stamp all day long. They were not restless anymore. Max and Luna were happy to have found the stamp and to have each other as friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She had a pretty purse that she loved very much. One day, while playing outside, her purse broke. Sally felt very sad. + +Sally's mom saw her sad face and asked, "What's wrong?" Sally showed her mom the broken purse. Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can repair it!" Sally felt a little better. + +Sally's mom got some flexible tape to fix the purse. She put the tape on the purse and it was as good as new! Sally was so happy. She gave her mom a big hug and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" They both smiled and played with the purse together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sara. Sara loved to help her mom bake in the kitchen. One day, they decided to make a yummy dish together. It was a delicate cake with sweet icing on top. + +Sara and her mom mixed the cake in a big bowl. Sara asked her mom, "Can I put the cake in the oven?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful. It's hot!" Sara put the cake in the oven and waited for it to bake. + +When the cake was ready, Sara and her mom took it out of the oven. They let it cool and then put the sweet icing on top. Sara was so happy to share the delicate cake with her family. They all loved it and said, "Thank you, Sara, for helping to bake this yummy dish!" +One day, a happy fish named Fin wanted to dance. He saw a big, pretty rock at the bottom of the water. He thought it was a great place to dance. So, Fin took a deep breath and started to dive down to the rock. + +As he got closer, he saw that the rock was very shiny. It looked expensive. Fin thought it must be a special rock. He was so excited to dance on it. He swam faster and faster to reach the rock. + +When he got to the rock, Fin started to dance. He danced and danced, and all the other fish came to watch. They all thought the rock was beautiful too. They clapped and cheered for Fin's dance. Fin felt so happy and proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named True. True was a very happy bunny. She loved to hop all day long. + +One day, True went to the big green park. She saw a lot of her friends there. They were all playing and having fun. True wanted to play too, so she hopped over to them. + +True was very good at hopping. She was so graceful when she hopped. All her friends loved to watch her hop. They all clapped and cheered for True. True felt very happy and proud. And they all played together in the big green park. +Once, in a small town, there was a rare toy. This toy was so special that everyone wanted it. But, only one boy had it. The boy knew he needed to be careful with his toy. + +One day, a thief came to the town. The thief saw the rare toy and wanted it too. He thought of a plan to take the toy from the boy. The thief put on a big smile and went to talk to the boy. + +The thief said, "I can make your toy even more special. Just give it to me and I will show you." The boy thought about it and gave his toy to the thief. But the thief just ran away with the toy, and the boy never saw it again. The boy was very sad, and he learned to be more careful with his things. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the sky. One day, she saw a big, harmless bug. Lily wanted to show the bug to her friends. + +Lily and her friends played with the bug in the park. They had so much fun. Then, it started to rain. The kids ran home, but they forgot the bug. The bug was sad and alone in the rain. + +When the rain stopped, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky. The bug looked up and saw the rainbow. It made the bug happy. Lily and her friends came back to find the bug. They saw the rainbow too and were happy. They learned to always care for their friends, even the small and harmless ones. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck needed to organize his things. He had lots of oil to keep him going. He also had toys and food for the kids in the town. + +One day, the truck wanted to make sure all his things were safe. He put the oil in a strong box. He put the toys in a fun bag. He put the food in a cool box. Now, everything was organized and safe. + +The truck was very happy. He went to the town and gave the kids their toys and food. The kids were happy too. They played with the toys and ate the food. The truck knew that being organized and safe made everyone happy. +Once upon a time, in a wide green park, there lived a little bird. The little bird had a small nest on a tree. The tree had many twigs. The little bird liked to sit on a twig and sing. + +One sunny day, a cute bunny came to the park. The bunny saw the little bird on the twig. The bird and the bunny became friends. They played together all day long. + +As the sun went down, it was time for the bird and the bunny to say goodbye. The bird gave the bunny a kiss on the cheek. They promised to play together again soon. The bird went back to its nest and the bunny hopped away. They were happy to have found a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim was eager to learn how to fly high in the sky. He would watch the big birds fly and say, "I want to fly like them." + +One sunny day, Tim met a kind giraffe with a long neck. The giraffe saw Tim looking up at the sky and asked, "Why are you sad?" Tim told the giraffe about his dream to fly. The giraffe wanted to help Tim, so she said, "Climb on my neck, and I will take you high up." + +Tim climbed on the giraffe's neck, and they went high up in the sky. Tim felt like he was flying. He was so happy and said, "Thank you, giraffe!" From that day on, Tim and the giraffe were best friends. They played together every day, and Tim never felt sad again. +Once upon a time, in a big tree, there was a monkey. The monkey was very mild and liked to play. One day, the monkey saw a pretty butterfly. The butterfly was flying near the tree. + +The monkey had a question. He asked the butterfly, "Can I play with you?" The butterfly said, "Yes, let's play together!" They played all day long. They were very happy. + +At the end of the day, the monkey and the butterfly said goodbye. The monkey went back to his tree. He was very tired but happy. The monkey knew he had a good friend in the butterfly. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He was tired but wanted to play outside. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. Tim saw a pretty butterfly and tried to catch it. + +As he was running, Tim saw a big tree. On the tree, there was an image of a cat. The cat was smiling and looked happy. Tim liked the cat image and wanted to show it to his mom. + +Tim found a stick and tried to strike the tree like a drum. The sound was loud and fun. He played with the stick and the tree until he was very tired. Then, Tim went home to tell his mom about his day. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was very sleepy. He lived in a house with a cat named Lily. Max and Lily did not like each other very much. They would often fight over toys and food. + +One day, Max found a bottle of wine in the kitchen. He didn't know what it was, but he thought it was a toy. He wanted to play with it, but Lily saw it too. "That's mine!" said Lily. "No, it's mine!" said Max. + +Max and Lily started to fight over the wine. They pulled and tugged on the bottle. Suddenly, the wine spilled all over the floor. Max and Lily stopped fighting and looked at the mess. They both felt bad for making a mess. + +Together, Max and Lily cleaned up the spilled wine. They were both very tired after cleaning. They decided to stop fighting and take a nap together. From that day on, Max and Lily became friends and didn't fight anymore. +One day, a famous parrot lived in a big tree. He was very happy. He had many friends. But, he wanted to find a new home. + +The parrot saw a small hole in a tree. He thought, "Will I fit in there?" He tried to go in, but he was too big. He saw another hole, but it was too small too. The parrot was sad. He wanted to find a home that fit just right. + +Then, the parrot saw a big hole in a tree far away. He thought, "This could be the one!" He flew to the tree and tried to go in. It fit just right! The parrot was very happy. He found a new home that fit him perfectly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy thermometer that he loved to play with. One day, he was playing with his toy when he got a stupid idea. He thought it would be fun to snap the thermometer in half. + +So, Tim tried to snap the thermometer, but it was too hard for him to break. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't do it. Tim's mom saw him trying to break the toy and told him that it was not a good thing to do. She said, "Tim, we don't break our toys. We take care of them and play nicely." + +Tim felt bad for trying to snap the thermometer. He learned that it was better to play nicely with his toys and not try to break them. From that day on, Tim always took care of his toys and played with them the right way. The moral of the story is to treat our things with care and not to break them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was playing in her room when she saw a tiny, fierce bug. The bug was red and black, and it moved very fast. Sue wanted to see what the bug tasted like, so she got closer to it. + +"Wait!" said the bug. "You don't want to taste me. I taste very bad." Sue stopped and listened to the bug. "I can show you something that tastes much better," the bug said. Sue thought about it and decided to let the bug show her. + +The bug led Sue to her bed, where a big bowl of yummy fruits was waiting. Sue tasted the fruits, and they were so sweet and juicy. "Thank you, bug," Sue said with a smile. The fierce bug smiled back and said, "You're welcome. Remember, it's always better to taste good things and be kind to others." And from that day on, Sue and the bug became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a warm and sunny place, there lived a girl named Lily. Lily had a big tooth that was wiggly. She liked to wiggle it with her finger. + +One day, Lily's friend, Tim, saw her wiggling her tooth. Tim wanted to help. He offered to wiggle it for her. Lily said, "Yes, please!". Tim wiggled her tooth, and it fell out! Lily was so happy. + +Lily put her tooth under her pillow. When she woke up, she found a shiny coin. Lily and Tim played all day in the warm sun, happy that her tooth was out. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was going to a new class. Amy was excited but also scared. She wanted to make friends and learn new things. + +On the first day of class, Amy met a boy named Tim. Tim was unique because he had a big red hat. Amy said, "Hi, I am Amy. I like your hat!" Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Amy! My mom gave it to me." + +Amy and Tim became good friends. They played together and learned together. One day, their teacher asked them to unpack a big box. Inside the box were many colorful toys. Amy and Tim had lots of fun unpacking the toys and sharing them with their class. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. He saw a magazine with a big, red ball on it. Tim wanted the magazine so much. He told his mom, "I want it, please!" + +His mom said, "No, Tim. We can't buy it today." Tim felt sad and uncomfortable. He did not like to hear "no". He asked for the magazine again. This time, he said it louder. "I want it, please!" Tim demanded. + +His mom looked at him and said, "Tim, we can't buy everything we want. Let's go home and play with the toys we have." Tim still felt sad, but he knew his mom was right. They went home and played with his toys. Soon, Tim forgot about the magazine and had fun with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little dog named Max. Max loved to play in the park. One day, Max found a shiny crown in the park. He did not know what it was, but he thought it was pretty. + +Max took the crown home and showed it to his best friend, Lily. Lily was a cute cat who lived next door. Lily knew what the crown was and told Max that it was a special crown that belonged to a king. They decided to keep the crown safe until they found the king. + +The next day, Max and Lily went back to the park with the crown. They saw a man looking very sad. The man was the king who lost his crown. Max and Lily gave the crown back to the king. The king was so happy that he gave Max and Lily a big hug. From that day on, Max and Lily were known as the heroes of the park. +Once upon a time in a small town, there was a gifted boy named Tim. Tim loved to make things. One day, he made a pretty ornament to give to his mom. He was very happy. + +On his way to give the ornament to his mom, Tim saw a sad girl. She had lost her toy. Tim wanted to help her. He knew it would delay giving the ornament to his mom, but he wanted to do the right thing. So, Tim helped the girl find her toy. She was very happy. + +When Tim finally gave the ornament to his mom, she was proud of him. She knew he had been kind to the girl. The moral of the story is that helping others is a good thing to do, even if it means we have to wait a little longer for what we want. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They wanted to play and have a fun time. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. But when they got there, Tim saw that the sandbox was dry. He wanted to build a sandcastle, but the sand was too dry to stick together. + +Tim said to his mom, "Mom, I can't build with the dry sand. Can you help me?" His mom tried to help, but the sand was still too dry. Tim started to complain. He said, "I don't like dry sand. It's not fun." + +Just then, a little girl named Sue came to the park with a watering can. She saw Tim and his mom trying to build a sandcastle. Sue said, "I can help you. I have water to make the sand wet." She poured the water on the dry sand, and it became perfect for building a sandcastle. + +Tim and Sue worked together to build the biggest sandcastle in the park. They had a great time and became good friends. Tim learned that even when things don't go as planned, there's always a way to make it better. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a small bunny named Bobo. Bobo loved to hop and play all day. One day, while he was playing, he saw something new. He went closer to it and discovered a round object. It was red and shiny. + +Bobo was curious about the object, so he picked it up. He sniffed it and it smelled good. He decided to take a small bite. It was very tasty! Bobo was happy that he found something new and yummy to eat. + +Bobo wanted to share the tasty object with his friends. So, he hopped and found his friend, Dodo the bird. He showed Dodo the object and they both took a bite. They were so happy to eat it together. Bobo and Dodo played and shared the tasty object with all their friends in the forest. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm. On the farm, there was a big red barn, a green field, and a gate. The gate was old and had a harsh creak when it opened and closed. Many animals lived on the farm, like cows, pigs, and chickens. + +One day, a little chick named Tim forgot to close the gate after playing in the field. The wind blew the gate open wide. Some of the animals saw the open gate and walked outside the farm. They were lost and scared. + +Tim's mom saw the open gate and reminded Tim to close it. Tim felt sad for forgetting. He went outside to find the lost animals and bring them back. Tim learned that it's important to remember to close the gate to keep everyone safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a perfect bed in her room. The bed was soft and cozy, just right for her to sleep in every night. + +One day, Lily saw a big, round ball in the yard. She wanted to play with it. So, she ran outside and used her hands to grab the ball. She threw it up in the air and caught it again. Lily played with the ball all day long, having so much fun. + +When the sun went down, Lily was very tired. She went back to her room and climbed into her perfect bed. She hugged her teddy bear and closed her eyes. Lily fell asleep and had sweet dreams, all because of her perfect bed. +Once upon a time, there was a poor sailor. He had a small boat. One day, he went to the sea to catch fish. The sailor saw a big fish. He wanted to catch it. + +The sailor tried to catch the big fish. He said, "Come here, big fish!" But the big fish did not listen. The sailor felt sad. He looked at his boat and saw a hole. He wanted to examine the hole. + +As the sailor examined the hole, the water came into the boat. The boat started to sink. The sailor said, "Oh no, my boat!" He could not fix the hole. The water filled the boat, and it sank. The poor sailor had to swim back to the land. He was very sad and tired. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a boy named Tim. One day, Tim went outside to play in the rain. He put on his boots and coat, and his head was wet from the raindrops. + +Tim saw a big log in the yard. He thought it would be fun to split the log with his toy hammer. He hit the log again and again. But the log did not split. Tim was sad and sat down on the wet grass. + +A little bird came to Tim and said, "Why are you sad?" Tim told the bird he wanted to split the log, but he couldn't. The bird said, "I can help you!" The bird tried to split the log with its beak, but it didn't work. The log was too hard, and the little bird hurt its head. The bird flew away, and Tim was still sad. The log didn't split, and the little bird was hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a thin dog named Max. Max loved to surf. Every day, he would go to the beach and surf on the big waves. + +One day, Max met a little girl named Lily. Lily saw Max surf and said, "Wow, you can surf! Can you speak too?" Max barked, "Yes, I can speak!" + +Max and Lily became best friends. They played and surfed together every day. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a girl named Lily went for a walk. She saw a big tree with a hole in it. She thought it was a secret place. Lily decided to look inside the hole. + +In the hole, Lily found a treasure box. She opened the box and saw many spicy candies. She was very happy. She took the treasure box home to share with her friends. + +Lily and her friends ate the spicy candies together. They laughed and played all day. They were very happy to share the treasure. And that is how Lily and her friends had a great day with the spicy treasure. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a boy named Tom. Tom was young and did not know many things. He liked to play with his friends every day. + +One day, Tom saw a big, shiny toy in the store. He wanted it but had no money. Tom did not know it was bad, so he took the toy without paying. He stole the toy and ran away. + +Tom showed the toy to his friends, but they were not happy. They knew stealing was bad. Soon, Tom's mom found out what he did. She was very sad and angry. Tom had to give the toy back and say sorry. He learned that stealing is wrong and he should not do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to watch his dad work on the big red car. One day, Tim asked his dad, "Can I help you work on the car?" His dad smiled and said, "Yes, but we must make sure you are safe." + +Tim's dad gave him a start by showing him how to use the tools. They worked together, fixing the car and having fun. Tim felt safe with his dad by his side. + +As the sun began to set, they finished their work. Tim's dad patted him on the back and said, "Great job, Tim! You did very well today." Tim smiled, feeling proud and happy. From that day on, Tim and his dad worked on many more projects, always making sure they were safe and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved pie. One day, his mom made a big, yummy pie. Tim was so happy. He wanted to eat the pie right away, but his mom said, "Wait for dinner." + +Tim saw the pie on the table. It looked so good. He wanted to eat it now. He thought, "Maybe I can eat a little bit. No one will know." He took a small piece of the pie. It tasted so good. But when he took the piece, the pie looked ugly. + +His mom saw the ugly pie and asked, "Who did this?" Tim felt bad. He said, "I did it, mom. I'm sorry." His mom said, "Thank you for telling the truth. Next time, please wait and don't spoil the pie." + +Tim learned a lesson. He was reminded to always tell the truth and wait for the right time. He knew that being patient was important. And from that day on, Tim always waited for the right time to enjoy the pie. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy cat named Tom. He lived in a big, green house. Tom liked to tell all the other animals what to do. He would say, "You, go there!" and "You, do this!" The other animals did not like Tom's bossy ways. + +One day, Tom felt an itch on his nose. He tried to scratch it, but it would not go away. He blinked his eyes and the itch got worse. He blinked again and again, but the itch stayed. Tom was very sad and did not know what to do. + +A kind little dog named Max saw Tom was sad. Max asked, "Why are you sad, Tom?" Tom told Max about the itch that would not go away. Max helped Tom by gently scratching his nose. The itch went away and Tom was happy. From that day on, Tom was not bossy anymore. He learned that being kind and helping others was much better. +One day, a little cat named Kitty wandered far from her home. She walked and walked until she was in a new place. Kitty was nervous because she did not know where she was. + +Kitty saw a stranger. The stranger was a big dog. The dog said, "Hello, little cat. Why are you nervous?" Kitty told the dog that she was lost and did not know how to go back home. + +The big dog said, "Do not worry, little cat. I will help you find your way home." So, Kitty and the dog walked and walked. Soon, they found Kitty's home. Kitty was happy and thanked the big dog. They became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to wander outside and look at the green trees. One day, he saw a very big tree and wanted to get closer. + +As Tim walked towards the big green tree, he met a squirrel. The squirrel said, "Hi, Tim! Do you want to play with me?" Tim said, "Yes, let's play near the big green tree." So, they played together near the tree. + +But then, dark clouds came, and it started to rain. Tim and the squirrel got very wet. They tried to hide under the tree, but it did not help. Tim cried and said, "I want to go home!" The squirrel said, "Me too!" But they were lost and could not find their way home. The rain made everything harder, and they stayed wet and cold. +Once upon a time, there was a brown dog. The dog was very happy. It liked to play with a ball. One day, the dog found some makeup. The dog did not know what it was. + +The dog played with the makeup. It seemed like fun. The dog put the makeup on its face. The dog looked in the mirror. It saw a funny face. The dog laughed. + +But soon, the dog felt sick. The makeup was not good for the dog. The dog's face turned red. The dog cried. The dog's friend, a cat, saw the dog. The cat tried to help, but it was too late. The dog was very sad and sick because of the makeup. The dog learned not to play with things it does not know. +One day, a big dog and a little cat were playing together. The big dog was very happy, but the little cat was miserable. The little cat did not like to play rough games like the big dog. + +The big dog said, "Why are you so sad, little cat? Let's play a fun game. We will guess what the judge is thinking." The little cat liked this idea, so they went to find the judge. + +The judge was a wise old owl. The big dog and the little cat asked the judge if they could guess what he was thinking. The judge said, "Yes, you can try." The big dog guessed that the judge was thinking about food. The little cat guessed that the judge was thinking about sleep. The judge said, "You are both wrong. I was thinking about how to help you two be friends." + +The big dog and the little cat learned that they could play fun games together without being rough. The little cat was not miserable anymore. They were now happy friends, and they thanked the wise old judge. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird who loved to soar high in the sky. One day, the bird saw a lot of stuff on the ground. The stuff was dirty and smelly. The bird did not like the dirty stuff and wanted to do something about it. + +The bird asked his friends, a cat and a dog, to help him clean the dirty stuff. The cat and the dog did not want to help because they did not like to touch the dirty stuff. The bird was very sad because he could not clean the dirty stuff all by himself. + +Then, the bird had a great idea. He asked the wind to help him blow the dirty stuff away. The wind agreed to help the bird. Together, they worked hard and blew the dirty stuff far away. The ground was clean again, and the bird was happy. He thanked the wind and continued to soar high in the sky. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a very unusual jacket. This jacket had a big, shiny zipper on the front. Lucy loved her jacket and wore it every day. + +One sunny day, Lucy saw a boy named Timmy. Timmy was sad because his jacket was boring and had no zipper. Lucy wanted to help Timmy, so she shared her shiny zipper with him. They both took turns wearing the jacket with the shiny zipper. + +Soon, all the kids in the town wanted to share the shiny zipper. They all learned that it was more fun to share and help each other. The town became a happy place, and everyone liked to share their things. The moral of the story is that sharing with others can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little engine named Eddie. Eddie was a restless engine. He always wanted to go fast and see new things. One day, Eddie saw a big hill. He wanted to see what was on the other side. + +Eddie went up the hill very fast. At the top, he stopped and took a peek. He saw a beautiful park with kids playing and having fun. Eddie said, "Wow! I want to go there and play with the kids!" + +So, Eddie went down the hill and into the park. He played with the kids all day long. They had so much fun together. At the end of the day, Eddie was tired but happy. He said, "Thank you for playing with me! I had a great time!" The kids said, "Thank you, Eddie! Come back and play with us again soon!" Eddie smiled and went back to his home, excited to tell his friends about his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Spot. Spot had a long tail. He loved to run and play in the dirt. One day, Spot found a big pile of candy. He was so happy! + +Spot ate all the candy. His face and paws were very sticky. His mom saw him and said, "Spot, you need to bathe." Spot did not like to bathe. But he knew his mom was right. + +So, Spot went to the water and started to bathe. He washed his face and paws. When he was all clean, his mom gave him a hug. Spot learned that after eating candy, it was important to bathe. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a book. He wanted to read it. He opened the book and saw a note. The note said, "Do not open the drawer in the kitchen." + +Tim was curious. He went to the kitchen and saw the drawer. He thought, "What could be in there?" He called his friend, Sam. + +"Sam, should I open the drawer?" he asked. Sam said, "No, the note said not to." + +But Tim didn't listen. He opened the drawer. Inside, he found something disgusting. It was old, smelly food. It made Tim feel sick. + +Tim was sad. He knew he should have listened to Sam and the note. Now, his house smelled bad, and he had to clean up the mess. +Once upon a time, there was a big, healthy dog named Max. Max loved to play outside with his friends. They liked to run, jump, and chase each other in the sun. + +One day, Max found a big stick. He wanted to carry the stick on his shoulder, just like his friend, the bird, carried a small stick. Max tried to put the stick on his shoulder, but it was too big and heavy. + +Max's friends saw him trying and wanted to help. They all worked together to carry the big stick on their shoulders. They were happy to help Max and play together. And that's how Max and his friends learned that they could do anything when they worked as a team. +Once upon a time, there was a cold day. A little boy named Tim found a small bird outside. The bird was hurt and could not fly. Tim wanted to help the bird, so he took it home. He put the bird in a box and tried to fold a blanket to keep it warm. + +Tim's mom saw the bird and said they needed to go to the veterinarian. The veterinarian is a doctor for animals. Tim was happy because he thought the doctor would make the bird feel better. + +They went to the veterinarian, but the doctor said the bird was very sick. The doctor tried to help, but the bird did not get better. Tim was sad because the bird did not get well. He learned that sometimes, even when we try to help, things have a bad ending. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. They like to swing on the swings. They go up and down, up and down. They laugh and shout. + +"Look at me, Anna!" Ben says. "I can swing very high!" + +"Me too, Ben!" Anna says. "I can swing higher than you!" + +They swing and swing until they are tired. Then they go home with their mom. Mom gives them a snack and a drink. She says they are good children. + +"Can we play in our room, mom?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, but be careful," mom says. "Don't make a mess." + +Anna and Ben go to their room. They have many toys. They have dolls, cars, blocks, and books. They also have a big cupboard. The cupboard has a door. Sometimes they hide in the cupboard and pretend it is a secret place. + +"Let's play hide and seek, Anna," Ben says. + +"OK, Ben," Anna says. "You count and I hide." + +Ben covers his eyes and counts. "One, two, three, four, five..." + +Anna runs to the cupboard and opens the door. She sees a dark space. She thinks it is a good hiding place. She crawls into the cupboard and closes the door behind her. + +"Ready or not, here I come!" Ben says. He looks for Anna. He looks under the bed, behind the curtains, in the closet. He does not find her. + +"Where are you, Anna?" Ben says. "I can't find you!" + +Anna hears Ben. She wants to say something, but she can't. She is stuck in the cupboard. The door is locked. She does not know how to open it. She is scared. She cries. + +"Help, Ben! Help, mom!" Anna says. "I'm in the cupboard!" + +Ben hears Anna. He runs to the cupboard and tries to open the door. He can't. He pushes and pulls, but the door does not move. He is worried. He does not know what to do. + +"Anna, don't cry," Ben says. "I'll get mom. She'll help you. She is dependable. She always helps us." + +Ben runs to the kitchen and finds mom. He tells her what happened. Mom follows him to the room. She sees the cupboard and the locked door. She takes a key from her pocket and unlocks the door. She opens the door and sees Anna. Anna is still crying. + +"Anna, it's OK," mom says. "You're safe now. I'm here." + +Mom hugs Anna and kisses her. She takes her out of the cupboard and holds her. Anna stops crying and smiles. She is happy to see mom. + +"Thank you, mom," Anna says. "You're the best." + +Mom smiles and says, "You're welcome, Anna. I love you." + +She looks at Ben and says, "And thank you, Ben. You're a good brother. You're dependable. You helped Anna." + +Ben smiles and says, "You're welcome, mom. I love you too." + +Mom hugs Ben and kisses him. She says, "I love you both. You're my good children." + +Anna and Ben hug mom and say, "We love you, mom. You're our dependable mom." +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and make noise. They saw some flowers and bugs and rocks. They were having fun. + +But then the sky became dark and grey. Lily and Max heard a loud sound. It was thunder. They saw a flash of light. It was lightning. They felt some drops of water. It was rain. + +"Let's go inside!" Lily said. "The rain is wet and cold!" + +"Wait!" Max said. "I want to reach the rain!" + +Max stretched his arms up to the sky. He tried to catch the rain with his hands. He felt the rain on his fingers and palms. He smiled. + +"Why do you want to reach the rain?" Lily asked. "The rain is ordinary. It comes and goes." + +"I like the rain," Max said. "The rain is special. It makes the flowers and bugs and rocks shiny. It makes the garden smell good. It makes me happy." + +Lily looked at Max. She saw his smile. She saw the rain on his face and hair. She thought maybe Max was right. Maybe the rain was special. + +"Can I reach the rain with you?" Lily asked. + +"Sure!" Max said. "Come on!" + +Lily and Max reached the rain together. They laughed and splashed and danced. They did not mind the wet and cold. They were having fun. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They see a patch of flowers. The flowers are yellow and white. They smell good. + +"Look, Ben, flowers!" Lily says. She runs to the patch. She wants to pick some flowers. + +"Wait, Lily, don't!" Ben says. He runs after her. He knows the flowers are fragile. They can break easily. + +But Lily does not listen. She reaches the patch. She grabs a flower. She pulls hard. The flower comes off. But the stem breaks too. Lily frowns. She drops the flower. + +"See, Lily, you broke it!" Ben says. He is sad. He likes the flowers. He thinks they are pretty. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily says. She is sorry too. She did not mean to break the flower. She looks at the patch. There are many more flowers. She has an idea. + +"Let's march, Ben," she says. She stands up. She holds her hands behind her back. She smiles. + +"March? Why?" Ben asks. He stands up too. He is curious. + +"March like soldiers," Lily says. "We can march around the patch. We can say 'left, right, left, right'. We can have fun. And we won't break any more flowers." + +"OK, Lily, let's march," Ben says. He holds his hands behind his back too. He smiles. + +Lily and Ben march around the patch. They say 'left, right, left, right'. They have fun. They don't break any more flowers. They are happy. The flowers are happy too. They sway in the wind. They thank Lily and Ben for being careful. +Lily and Ben like to print pictures with their crayons. They print flowers, cars, animals and stars. They have a lot of fun and make a big mess on the table. + +"Look, Mommy, I print a soup!" Lily says, holding up a paper with a circle and some squiggles. "It is hot and yummy!" + +"That's very nice, Lily," Mommy says, smiling. "But you know what? We have real soup for lunch. Do you want to help me make it?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily says, jumping off her chair. She follows Mommy to the kitchen, where there is a big pot on the stove. Mommy lets Lily stir the soup with a wooden spoon. It smells good. + +"Can I taste it?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, but be careful, it's hot," Mommy says, giving Lily a small spoonful. Lily blows on it and then sips it. She makes a happy noise. + +"Mmm, it's good! Can I have more?" + +"Of course, sweetie. But first, let's call Ben. He likes soup too," Mommy says. + +"Ben, Ben, come and eat soup!" Lily shouts, running back to the table. Ben hears her and puts down his crayons. He has print a friendly lion with a big mane. + +"Soup? Yay, I love soup!" Ben says, joining Lily and Mommy. They all sit down and enjoy the soup together. They talk and laugh and share their pictures. They are a happy family. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they found a big box under a tree. They opened the box and saw many shiny things inside. They were very happy and said, "Wow, this is treasure!" + +But then they had a problem. They both wanted the same thing: a necklace with a red stone. Tom said, "I saw it first, it is mine!" Lily said, "No, I like it more, it is mine!" They started to pull the necklace and shout at each other. + +A lady who was walking her dog saw them and came over. She said, "What are you doing, children? Why are you fighting over this necklace?" Tom and Lily said, "This is treasure, we found it in the box!" The lady said, "This is not treasure, this is junk. Someone threw it away because it is broken and dirty. Look, the red stone is just plastic and it has a crack. The necklace is not worth anything." + +Tom and Lily felt silly and sad. They realized they had been greedy and rude. They said, "We are sorry, lady. We are sorry, friend. We made a mistake. We don't want this necklace anymore." The lady said, "That's good, children. You should share and be kind to each other. That is more valuable than any treasure." + +She helped them put the junk back in the box and close it. Then she said, "Why don't you play with something else? There are many fun things in the park. You can swing, slide, run, or make a sandcastle. That is easy and fun." Tom and Lily decided to do that. They thanked the lady and went to the playground. They played together and had a good time. They forgot about the necklace and the box. They were happy with their friendship. That was their real treasure. +Lily and Max liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a big dog. The dog was brown and furry. It barked and wagged its tail. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asked Max. + +"I don't know," Max said. "Maybe we should ask the owner." + +They looked around and saw a man sitting on a bench. He had a book and a hat. He smiled at them. + +"Hello, children," he said. "Do you like my dog? His name is Spot." + +"Yes, we like your dog," Lily said. "Can we pet him?" + +"Sure, you can," the man said. "He is very friendly and loves to be petted. But be gentle and don't pull his ears or tail." + +Lily and Max walked to the dog and stroked his fur. The dog licked their faces and made them giggle. + +"Thank you for letting us pet your dog," Max said to the man. + +"You're welcome," the man said. "You are very polite and helpful. Do you remember your names?" + +"Yes, we do," Lily said. "I'm Lily and he's Max. What's your name?" + +"I'm Mr. Brown," the man said. "It's nice to meet you, Lily and Max. Maybe we'll see you again in the park." + +"Maybe we will," Lily said. "Bye, Mr. Brown. Bye, Spot." + +Lily and Max waved to the man and the dog and ran back to their mom. They told her about their new friends. Mom was happy that they had fun and were kind. She gave them a hug and a kiss. They remembered their day in the park and smiled. +Lily and Tom were playing in the forest. They liked to find bugs and flowers and make noises like animals. They were having fun, but they did not see the hunter. The hunter was looking for deer, but he saw the children. He thought they were making too much noise and scaring the deer away. He was angry and wanted to teach them a lesson. + +He grabbed his net and sneaked behind a tree. He waited for the right moment and threw the net over Lily and Tom. They were trapped and scared. They cried and shouted for help. + +"Ha ha, I got you, you little pests!" the hunter said. "Now you will learn to be quiet in the forest!" + +But the hunter did not know that Lily and Tom had a friend. Their friend was a big bear. The bear lived in the forest and liked the children. He often played with them and gave them honey. He heard their cries and came to see what was wrong. + +He saw the hunter and the net and he was angry too. He roared and ran towards the hunter. The hunter was surprised and afraid. He dropped his net and ran away. He did not want to mess with the bear. + +The bear freed Lily and Tom from the net and hugged them. They thanked him and hugged him back. They were happy and safe. + +The moral of the story is: do not be mean to others, especially if they have a big friend. And do not go into unknown places without a grown-up. +Sara and Ben like to go to the beach with Mom and Dad. They like to play in the sand and splash in the water. One day, they see something new in the water. It is round and clear and has long things hanging from it. It is a jellyfish. + +"Look, Ben, a jellyfish!" Sara says, pointing at it. + +"What is a jellyfish?" Ben asks. + +"It is an animal that lives in the water. It can sting you if you touch it, so be careful," Sara says. + +"Wow, it is pretty. Can we take it home?" Ben says. + +"No, we can't. It needs to stay in the water. It is not a toy," Sara says. + +They watch the jellyfish for a while. They see that it has a pink spot on its top. They wonder what it is for. + +"Maybe it is a flower," Ben says. + +"Maybe it is a heart," Sara says. + +"Maybe it is a button," Ben says. + +"Maybe it is a candy," Sara says. + +They discuss what the pink spot could be. They have different ideas, but they are both curious. They decide to ask Mom and Dad later. They hope they will know the answer. They are happy to learn new things about the jellyfish. They think it is a very interesting animal. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with his toys. He has a black phone that he pretends to speak to his friends with. He says hello and bye and asks them how they are. + +One day, Tom is playing with his phone in his room. He hears a ring from the real phone in the living room. He runs to see who it is. He picks up the phone and says hello. + +"Hello, is this Tom?" a voice says. + +Tom is surprised. He thinks it is one of his friends from his phone. He says yes. + +"This is your grandma. I miss you very much. How are you, Tom?" the voice says. + +Tom is happy. He loves his grandma. He says he is fine and he is playing with his phone. + +"That's good, Tom. I have a surprise for you. I am coming to visit you tomorrow. Do you want to see me?" the voice says. + +Tom is very excited. He says yes, yes, yes. He wants to see his grandma. He says he loves her. + +"I love you too, Tom. I can't wait to see you. Bye for now." the voice says. + +Tom says bye and hangs up the phone. He runs to his mom and tells her the news. He says grandma is coming tomorrow. He says he is happy. He hugs his mom and goes back to his room. He picks up his black phone and speaks to his friends. He tells them about his grandma. He says he is lucky. He smiles. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with a lot of flowers. They wanted to go up the hill and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Tom!" Mia said. "Maybe we can find a treasure or a fairy!" + +"OK, Mia!" Tom said. "But we have to be careful. The hill is steep and slippery." + +They started to climb the hill. They held hands and helped each other. They saw a lot of bugs and birds and butterflies. They were happy and excited. + +But when they reached the top of the hill, they saw a big cloud of mist. They could not see anything beyond the mist. They felt scared and cold. + +"What is that, Tom?" Mia asked. "Is it a monster?" + +"I don't know, Mia," Tom said. "Maybe it is just fog. Maybe it will go away soon." + +They waited for a while, but the mist did not go away. It became thicker and darker. They heard a loud roar from the other side of the mist. They felt a strong wind blow them back. + +"Tom, Mia, where are you?" They heard a voice. It was their mom. She had followed them to the park. She was looking for them. + +"Mom, we are here!" Tom shouted. "We are on the hill! Help us!" + +"Stay there, kids!" Mom shouted back. "I'm coming to get you!" + +Mom ran up the hill. She saw the mist and the wind and the roar. She was brave and smart. She knew what to do. + +She took a big stick and waved it in the air. She yelled at the mist. "Go away, mist! You are not welcome here! Yield to me!" + +The mist was surprised and afraid. It did not like the stick and the yell. It did not want to fight with Mom. It decided to yield and leave. + +The mist moved away and revealed what was on the other side of the hill. It was a big tractor. It was making the roar and the wind. It was digging a hole for a new building. + +Mom reached Tom and Mia and hugged them. She was happy and relieved. She was proud of them for being helpful and brave. + +"Are you OK, kids?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom, we are OK," Tom and Mia said. "Thank you for saving us!" + +"You're welcome, kids," Mom said. "But next time, please don't go too far without me. The park is full of surprises, some good and some bad. We have to stick together and be careful." + +"OK, Mom, we will," Tom and Mia said. "We love you, Mom!" + +"I love you too, kids," Mom said. "Now let's go home and have some cookies and milk. How does that sound?" + +"Yay, cookies and milk!" Tom and Mia said. "That sounds great!" + +They went down the hill and back to the car. They left the park and the mist and the tractor behind. They learned a lesson and had an adventure. They were happy and safe. The end. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play in the woods. One day, they found a cute baby bird on the ground. It had fallen from its nest and was cold and scared. + +"Look, Tom, a bird!" Lily said. "It needs our help!" + +"Let's take it home and wrap it in a blanket," Tom said. "Maybe Mom can make it better." + +They picked up the bird gently and carried it to their house. On the way, they saw a big log. It was hollow and had a hole on one side. + +"Wait, Lily, look!" Tom said. "That's the bird's home! See, there are more birds inside!" + +Lily looked and saw that Tom was right. There were other baby birds and a mother bird in the log. They were chirping and looking for their lost sibling. + +"Maybe we should put the bird back," Lily said. "It might miss its family." + +"But it's hurt and cold," Tom said. "It might die if we leave it here." + +They didn't know what to do. They wanted to help the bird, but they also wanted it to be happy. + +They decided to ask their mom. They ran to their house and showed her the bird. She smiled and hugged them. + +"You are very kind and brave, Lily and Tom," she said. "You did the right thing by saving the bird. But you also did the right thing by thinking of its home. The bird belongs to the woods, not to us. We can wrap it in a cloth and take it back to the log. Maybe we can also leave some seeds and water for it and its family. That way, we can show them our love and respect." + +Lily and Tom agreed. They followed their mom to the woods and put the bird back in the log. The bird was happy to see its family and thanked them with a sweet song. Lily and Tom felt happy too. They learned that sometimes the best way to help someone is to let them go. +Sara was lonely. She had no friends to play with. She only had her doll, Lily. Lily was old and dirty. Her dress was torn and her hair was messy. Sara loved Lily, but she wished she had a real friend. + +One day, Sara saw a new girl in the park. She had a pretty dress and a shiny pin in her hair. Sara wanted to talk to her. She walked up to her and said, "Hi, I am Sara. Do you want to play with me?" + +The new girl looked at Sara and laughed. She said, "No, I don't want to play with you. You are ugly and poor. Your doll is ugly and poor too. Go away, you are not my friend." + +Sara felt sad and angry. She ran away, crying. She hugged Lily and said, "Lily, you are my only friend. You are not ugly and poor. You are beautiful and rich to me." + +She saw a big rock on the ground. She picked it up and threw it at the new girl. The rock hit the new girl's head. The new girl screamed and fell down. Blood came out of her head. The pin fell out of her hair. + +Sara ran to get the pin. She thought it was pretty and shiny. She wanted to have it. She put it in her pocket and ran away. + +The new girl did not get up. She was very hurt. She could not move or talk. She was alone and scared. She wished she had a friend. She sighed. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside in summer. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who was very friendly and liked to chase balls. + +One day, Lily and Tom saw a big hole in the fence. They wondered what was on the other side. They decided to go and look. They told Spot to stay in the yard and not follow them. Spot barked and wagged his tail, but he did not listen. He wanted to go with them. + +Lily and Tom crawled through the hole and found themselves in a busy street. There were many cars and trucks and bikes and people. They were scared and did not know where to go. They tried to find the hole again, but they could not. They were lost. + +Spot ran after them and tried to protect them. He barked at the cars and trucks and bikes and people. He did not know that they were dangerous. He was foolish. A big truck came and hit Spot. Spot yelped and fell down. He did not get up. + +Lily and Tom saw what happened and cried. They loved Spot. They wished they had stayed in the yard. They wished they had not been foolish. They wished they could go back. But they could not. They were alone and sad. The end. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books with pictures of animals, colors, shapes and numbers. She also had a book with pictures of vehicles. Vehicles were things that moved on the road, like cars, buses, trucks and bikes. + +One day, Lily took her book of vehicles to the park with her mom. She sat on a bench and opened the book. She saw a picture of a car. She pointed to it and said, "Car! Car goes vroom vroom!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, that's a car. Do you know what color it is?" + +Lily looked at the car. It was red. She said, "Red! Red like apple!" + +Mom said, "Very good, Lily. You know your colors. What else do you see in the book?" + +Lily turned the page. She saw a picture of a bike. She pointed to it and said, "Bike! Bike goes ring ring!" + +Mom said, "Yes, that's a bike. Do you know who rides a bike?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She remembered her friend Tom had a bike. She said, "Tom! Tom rides bike!" + +Mom said, "That's right, Lily. Tom rides a bike. Bikes are fun and good for you. Do you want to learn how to ride a bike someday?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, I want to ride bike. Bike is fun!" + +Mom said, "Maybe we can get you a bike for your birthday. But you have to wear a helmet and be careful. Bikes can be dangerous if you don't follow the rules." + +Lily said, "OK, Mom. I will wear helmet and be careful. I will follow rules." + +Mom said, "I'm proud of you, Lily. You are a smart and brave girl. Now, let's see what other vehicles are in your book." + +Lily turned the page. She saw a picture of a snake. She pointed to it and said, "Snake! Snake goes hiss hiss!" + +Mom said, "Oops, that's not a vehicle. That's an animal. A snake is a long and skinny animal that slithers on the ground. Some snakes are harmless, but some snakes are venomous. Venomous means they can bite you and make you sick." + +Lily said, "Oh, I don't like snake. Snake is scary. I like vehicle. Vehicle is nice." + +Mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. There are no snakes in the park. Only squirrels and birds and butterflies. And vehicles. Let's look at more vehicles in your book." + +Lily said, "OK, Mom. I like to read book. Book is fun!" +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big tree in their yard with many leaves. Sometimes they would collect the leaves and make piles or shapes with them. + +One day, they decided to have a race to see who could get more leaves. They each had a basket and ran around the tree, picking up leaves as fast as they could. They were very competitive and wanted to win. + +"Look, I have more leaves than you!" Tom said, showing his basket to Lily. + +"No, you don't! I have more!" Lily said, showing hers to Tom. + +They both counted their leaves and saw that they had the same number. They were not happy. They wanted to be the best. + +They started to argue and push each other. They threw leaves at each other and made a mess. They did not hear their mom calling them to come inside. + +"Tom! Lily! Stop that right now!" their mom said, coming out of the house. She saw the leaves all over the yard and the twins fighting. She was angry. + +"What are you doing? You are making a big mess and being mean to each other. You are not playing nicely. You are both in trouble. You need to be punished." + +She took their baskets and told them to go to their room. They had to stay there until dinner. They could not play with their toys or watch TV. They had to sit on their beds and think about what they did. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They did not like to be punished. They wished they had not been so competitive. They wished they had shared their leaves and played together. They said sorry to their mom and to each other. They hugged and promised to be better. They learned their lesson. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden when they saw the sky turn dark and heard a loud noise. It was thunder. They were nervous and ran to the house. + +"Mom, mom, there is thunder!" Anna shouted. + +Mom came to the door and hugged them. "Don't worry, my loves, it's just a storm. It will pass soon. Come inside and we'll have some cookies and milk." + +They followed mom to the kitchen and sat on the table. Mom gave them cookies and milk and told them stories. They felt better and smiled. + +Then they saw something bright in the window. It was a rainbow. It had many colors and it glowed in the sky. + +"Look, look, a rainbow!" Ben said. + +They ran to the window and looked at the rainbow. They saw red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. They were happy and clapped. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Anna said. + +Mom came to the window and smiled. "Yes, it is. A rainbow is a sign of hope and joy. It means the storm is over and the sun is back. Do you want to go outside and play again?" + +They nodded and put on their shoes. They thanked mom for the cookies and milk and ran to the garden. They played with the flowers and the butterflies and forgot about the thunder. They were not nervous anymore. They were glad. +Anna loved to write in her journal. She had a pink journal with a lock and a key. She wrote about her day, her friends, her dreams and her feelings. She liked to imagine different things, like flying in a rocket, or being a princess, or having a pet unicorn. + +One day, her brother Ben found her journal and opened it with a paper clip. He read some of her stories and laughed. He thought they were silly and childish. He decided to tease her and show them to his friends. + +"Hey, look what I found!" he said to his friends. "It's Anna's journal. She writes about stupid things, like rockets and princesses and unicorns. She has no idea about the real world. She is such a baby!" + +Anna heard him and felt very sad and angry. She ran to him and snatched her journal from his hands. She shouted at him, "Give me back my journal! It's mine! You are mean and rude! You have no right to read my stories and make fun of them! They are not stupid, they are creative and fun! I like to imagine, it makes me happy and intelligent!" + +Ben's friends looked at him and shook their heads. They said, "She's right, Ben. You shouldn't have done that. It was not nice or respectful. Her stories are cool and interesting. She has a lot of imagination and talent. You should apologize to her and learn from her." + +Ben felt ashamed and sorry. He realized he was wrong and he hurt his sister's feelings. He said to her, "I'm sorry, Anna. You are right. Your stories are not stupid, they are creative and fun. You have a lot of imagination and talent. I was mean and rude. I won't do it again. Can you forgive me?" + +Anna looked at him and smiled. She said, "I forgive you, Ben. Thank you for saying sorry. I love you, brother. You can read my stories if you want, but only if you ask me first. And maybe you can write some stories too. You have a lot of imagination and talent too. We can share and learn from each other." + +They hugged and made up. They decided to write a story together, about a rocket and a princess and a unicorn. They had fun and learned to respect and appreciate each other's ideas. They became closer and happier. They realized that imagination is a wonderful thing that can make them intelligent and creative. +Ben and Lily were playing with cards. They had many cards with pictures of animals, fruits and shapes. They tried to match the cards that were the same. But soon they got bored. + +"This is boring," Ben said. "I want to do something else." + +"Me too," Lily said. "What can we do?" + +They looked around the room. They saw a big box, some crayons, some paper and some scissors. + +"I have an idea," Ben said. "Let's make our own cards!" + +"How?" Lily asked. + +Ben thought for a moment. Then he said, "We can cut the paper into small pieces. Then we can draw on them with the crayons. We can make cards with anything we want!" + +Lily liked Ben's idea. She smiled and said, "That sounds fun! Let's do it!" + +They got the scissors, the paper and the crayons. They started to cut and draw. They made cards with stars, flowers, cars, boats, houses and more. They had a lot of fun making their own cards. They forgot about being bored. They played with their cards until it was time for lunch. +Anna and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to make a big tower. They stack the blocks one on top of the other. They are happy. + +But then, a big wind comes. It blows the blocks away. The tower falls down. Anna and Ben are sad. They cry. + +"Who did this?" Anna asks. + +"The wind did this," Ben says. + +"That is not fair," Anna says. "We worked hard to make the tower." + +They look at the blocks. They see a symbol on each block. It is a star. They have an idea. + +"Let's make a star with the blocks," Ben says. + +"OK," Anna says. + +They pick up the blocks. They put them together to make a star. They are careful. They do not want the wind to blow the star away. + +They finish the star. They are proud. They smile. + +"Look at our star," Anna says. + +"It is a big star," Ben says. + +They hug each other. They are happy. They do not complain. +Lily and Ben were playing with paper and scissors. They liked to make shapes and animals with the paper. Lily cut a big circle and said, "Look, Ben, I made a sun!" + +Ben cut a long strip and said, "Look, Lily, I made a snake!" + +They showed each other their paper creations and smiled. They wanted to make more. + +But then, Ben saw something interesting on the table. It was a shiny metal thing with a pointy end. He picked it up and said, "What is this, Lily?" + +Lily looked and said, "That is a needle, Ben. It is for sewing. Mommy uses it sometimes. But it is very sharp. You have to be careful. It can hurt you." + +Ben did not listen. He wanted to see how sharp it was. He touched the pointy end with his finger. "Ow!" he cried. He dropped the needle and saw a drop of red on his finger. He had cut himself. + +Lily ran to him and said, "Ben, are you okay? Let me see your finger. You need a band-aid." + +She took his hand and wrapped a band-aid around his finger. She gave him a hug and said, "Next time, listen to me, Ben. Sharp things are not for playing. They are for grown-ups." + +Ben nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Thank you for helping me. You are a good sister." + +They put the needle back on the table and went back to playing with paper and scissors. They made more shapes and animals and had fun. But they did not touch the needle again. They learned their lesson. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to Lily's house. Lily has a big table in her room. The table has many toys on it. + +"Look, Tom, I have a new toy!" Lily says. She shows Tom a funny puppet. The puppet has a big nose and a red hat. It can make noises when Lily moves its mouth. + +"Wow, that is a funny puppet!" Tom says. He wants to try it too. Lily gives him the puppet. Tom puts his hand inside the puppet and makes it talk. + +"Hello, I am the funny puppet. Do you want to play with me?" Tom says in a silly voice. + +"Yes, yes, we want to play with you!" Lily says. She laughs. She picks up another puppet. It is a pink bunny. It has long ears and a fluffy tail. + +"Hello, I am the pink bunny. I like to hop and eat carrots. Do you have any carrots for me?" Lily says in a high voice. + +"Sorry, we don't have any carrots. But we have some cookies. Do you want some cookies?" Tom says. + +"Yum, yum, cookies are good too. Thank you, funny puppet!" Lily says. + +Tom and Lily enjoy playing with the puppets. They make them say funny things and do funny things. They have a lot of fun on the table. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are playing with blocks in the living room. They are building a big tower with different colors and shapes. They are very creative and have fun. + +"Look, Anna, I made a window with this square block!" Ben says, showing his tower to his sister. + +"Wow, Ben, that's cool! I made a door with this rectangle block!" Anna says, pointing to her tower. + +They keep adding more blocks to their towers, making them taller and taller. They are proud of their work. + +But then, Mom comes in with a tray of milk and cookies. She wants to give them a snack. She walks carefully, but she does not see Ben's tower on the floor. She trips over it and falls down. The tray flies in the air and the milk and cookies spill everywhere. + +"Oh no, Mom!" Anna and Ben shout, running to help her. + +"Are you okay, Mom?" Anna asks, hugging her. + +"I'm okay, sweetie, just a little sore. But look at this mess!" Mom says, looking at the spilled milk and cookies and the broken blocks. + +"I'm sorry, Mom, it was my tower. I didn't mean to make you fall," Ben says, feeling guilty. + +"It's okay, Ben, I know you didn't. It was an accident. But next time, please be careful where you put your blocks. They can be dangerous," Mom says, smiling. + +"Okay, Mom, we will. We love you, Mom," Anna and Ben say, kissing her. + +"I love you too, kids. Now, let's clean up this mess and then we can have some more milk and cookies, okay?" Mom says, getting up. + +"Okay, Mom!" Anna and Ben say, nodding. + +They help Mom clean up the living room and then they sit on the couch and enjoy their snack. They are happy and they still think their towers were very creative. +Tom and Lily were twins. They liked to play together and share their toys. But they did not like to share their cake. When their mom baked a cake for their birthday, they each wanted the biggest piece. + +"Mom, can I have this piece?" Tom asked, pointing to a slice with blue frosting and sprinkles. + +"No, me!" Lily said, grabbing the same piece. "It is mine!" + +They pulled and tugged at the cake, but neither of them would let go. The cake broke in half and fell to the floor. The frosting and sprinkles scattered everywhere. + +"Look what you did!" Tom cried, blaming Lily. + +"No, you did it!" Lily shouted, blaming Tom. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the mess and was very angry. + +"Tom and Lily, how could you?" she said. "You ruined your birthday cake! Now you have no cake and no presents. Go to your room and think about what you did!" + +Tom and Lily felt very sad and sorry. They wished they had shared their cake and been nice to each other. But it was too late. They had no cake and no fun. It was the worst birthday ever. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play together. But sometimes they had fights over their toys. One day, Anna found a big box in the garage. She wondered what was inside. She thought it was a mystery. + +"Ben, look what I found!" she called to her brother. "A big box! Maybe it has something fun inside!" + +Ben was busy playing with his cars. He did not want to share them with Anna. He ignored her. He was selfish. + +"Go away, Anna. I don't care about your box. I have my cars. They are better than your box," he said. + +Anna felt sad and angry. She decided to open the box by herself. She lifted the lid and saw something shiny and colorful. It was a dress-up set with hats, scarves, glasses, and jewelry. Anna was happy. She put on a hat and a necklace and looked at herself in a mirror. + +"Wow, I look so pretty!" she said. "This is the best box ever!" + +She heard Ben coming. He was curious about the box. He saw Anna wearing the dress-up clothes. He wanted to try them too. + +"Anna, can I play with you?" he asked. "Can I wear a hat and a scarf?" + +Anna remembered how Ben ignored her and was selfish. She did not want to share with him. She ignored him. She was selfish. + +"No, Ben. You can't play with me. You can't wear anything. This is my box. Go back to your cars," she said. + +Ben felt sad and angry. He wished he had been nicer to Anna. He wished he had not ignored her. He wished he had shared his cars with her. He learned a lesson. He said he was sorry. + +"Anna, I'm sorry. I was selfish. I should have listened to you. I should have shared my cars with you. Can we be friends again?" he asked. + +Anna heard Ben. She felt sorry too. She was selfish. She should have let him play with her. She should have shared her box with him. She wanted to be friends again. She said she was sorry. + +"Ben, I'm sorry. I was selfish. I should have let you play with me. I should have shared my box with you. Can we be friends again?" she asked. + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to share their toys. They played with the dress-up set and the cars. They had fun. They solved the mystery. They were not selfish. They were happy. +Ben and Mia were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys, but they liked the train set the best. They made the train go around the tracks, and they made noises like choo-choo and beep-beep. + +"Look, Ben, I can make the train go faster!" Mia said. She pulled the lever on the controller hard. The train sped up and zoomed along the tracks. + +"Be careful, Mia!" Ben said. "You might break the train or the tracks. Pull the lever gently, like this." He showed her how to pull the lever softly. + +But Mia did not listen. She was having too much fun. She pulled the lever harder and harder, until the train was going very fast. She laughed and clapped her hands. + +Suddenly, there was a loud crash. The train had jumped off the tracks and hit the wall. The train broke into pieces, and the tracks bent and snapped. The controller sparked and smoked. + +Ben and Mia were shocked. They looked at the mess they had made. They heard their mom coming down the stairs. They knew they were in trouble. + +They were very quiet. There was silence in the living room. They wished they had been more careful. They wished they had not been careless. +Sam and Lily are friends. They like to play together in the park. Today is a rare day. It is sunny and warm. Sam and Lily are happy. + +They run to the slide. Sam goes first. He slides down fast. He laughs. "Whee!" he says. Lily waits for her turn. She slides down too. She laughs. "Whee!" she says. + +They run to the swings. Lily goes first. She swings high. She laughs. "Wow!" she says. Sam waits for his turn. He swings high too. He laughs. "Wow!" he says. + +They run to the sandbox. Sam and Lily make a big castle. They use a bucket and a shovel. They laugh. "Look!" they say. They are proud of their castle. + +They see a dog. The dog is friendly. He runs to them. He wags his tail. He licks their faces. Sam and Lily laugh. "Hi!" they say. They pet the dog. + +They have fun. They laugh a lot. Today is a rare day. They are happy. +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play on the farm. They see a big bull in the field. The bull is black and has horns. + +"Look, Sam, a bull!" Ben says. "He is very big and strong. I want to ride him." + +"No, Ben, you can't ride the bull. He is not for riding. He is for making milk and meat. The farmer values the bull. He is very important," Sam says. + +"But I want to have fun. The bull looks ready to run and jump. Maybe he will let me ride him if I am nice," Ben says. He runs to the fence and climbs over it. He walks to the bull and tries to touch him. + +"Ben, stop! Come back! The bull is not nice. He is angry. He does not like you. He will hurt you!" Sam shouts. He is scared for Ben. + +The bull sees Ben and snorts. He lowers his head and charges at Ben. Ben is too slow to run away. He screams and falls to the ground. The bull is about to hit him with his horns. + +"Help! Help!" Ben cries. + +The farmer hears Ben and runs to the field. He has a stick and a rope. He waves the stick at the bull and shouts. The bull stops and backs away. The farmer throws the rope around the bull's neck and ties him to a tree. He goes to Ben and helps him up. + +"Are you okay, boy? You are very lucky. The bull could have killed you. What were you thinking? You should never go near the bull. He is dangerous. He is not a toy. He is a valuable animal. You have to respect him and leave him alone," the farmer says. + +"I'm sorry, sir. I was stupid. I wanted to ride the bull. I thought he was ready and fun. I didn't know he was angry and important. I won't do it again. I learned my lesson," Ben says. + +The farmer nods and takes Ben to the fence. He gives him to Sam, who hugs him. + +"Thank you, sir, for saving Ben. He is my friend. I value him. I tried to stop him, but he didn't listen. I'm glad he is okay," Sam says. + +"You're welcome, boy. You are a good friend. You value what matters. You should always listen to your friend and stay away from the bull. He is not ready for you. He is ready for work. Now go home and be safe," the farmer says. + +Sam and Ben go home. They are sorry and thankful. They learned to value the bull and each other. They never try to ride the bull again. They play with other animals that are ready and fun. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They also liked to look at the flowers, the birds and the bugs. + +Ben saw a big earthworm in the dirt. He wanted to take it and show it to Lily. He thought she would like it too. He picked up the earthworm with his fingers and ran to Lily. + +"Look, Lily, look what I have!" he said, holding the earthworm in front of her face. + +Lily did not like it. She was scared of the earthworm. She screamed and ran away. She hid behind their mom. + +"Mom, mom, Ben has a yucky worm!" she cried. + +Mom looked at Ben and the earthworm. She was not angry, but she was not happy either. + +"Ben, that is not nice. You should not take earthworms from the dirt. They live there and they help the plants grow. And you should not scare Lily with them. She does not like them. How would you feel if she did that to you?" she asked. + +Ben felt embarrassed. He did not mean to make Lily cry. He did not know she was scared of earthworms. He thought they were cool and fun. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Lily. I was just trying to share. I did not want to hurt the earthworm or scare Lily. I will put it back in the dirt," he said. + +He walked back to the sandbox and gently put the earthworm in the dirt. He hoped it was okay. He also hoped Lily would forgive him. + +He went to Lily and gave her a hug. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I love you. Do you want to play with me?" he asked. + +Lily hugged him back. + +"I love you too, Ben. I forgive you. But please don't take earthworms again. They are yucky. Let's play with something else," she said. + +They decided to play with the balls, the trucks and the dolls. They had fun and they did not fight. Mom was proud of them. She gave them a snack and a kiss. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys. They liked to match the shapes and colors of their blocks and puzzles. They made towers and houses and cars with their blocks. They solved the puzzles with their animals and letters. + +One day, they found a big box in the corner of the room. They opened it and saw many books inside. They took out some books and looked at the pictures. They saw pictures of different places and people and things in the world. They saw mountains and oceans and forests and deserts. They saw animals and plants and cars and planes. They saw people with different clothes and faces and languages. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said, pointing at a book. "This is a world map. It shows where all the places are in the world. See, this is where we live, and this is where grandma lives, and this is where the zoo is." + +"Can we match the places on the map with the pictures in the books?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, let's try!" Lily said. They spread the books and the map on the floor and started to look for matches. They matched the Eiffel Tower with France, the pyramids with Egypt, the kangaroos with Australia, and so on. + +They were having fun until they saw a picture of a big snake in a book. It was green and scaly and had a forked tongue. It looked scary and mean. + +"Ah, what is that?" Tom cried, dropping the book. "I don't like it, it is fearful!" + +Lily looked at the picture and felt fearful too. She hugged Tom and said, "Don't worry, it is just a picture. It can't hurt us. It is not here, it is far away in the world. Maybe in the jungle or the desert. We are safe here, with our toys and our books and our mom and dad." + +Tom nodded and felt better. He picked up the book and looked at the snake again. He said, "Maybe it is not so fearful. Maybe it is just different. Maybe it has a name and a family and a home, like us." + +Lily smiled and said, "Maybe you are right. Maybe we can learn more about it and other things in the world. Maybe we can match them with our blocks and puzzles and make new stories." + +They put the book back in the box and continued to play and match and learn. They were not fearful anymore. They were curious and happy. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play together. One day, Tom got an invitation in the mail. It was from his grandma, who lived far away. She wanted him to come and visit her for a week. Tom was very happy, but also sad. He would miss Lily a lot. + +He called Lily on the phone and told her the news. "Lily, I have an invitation from my grandma. She wants me to come and see her. I will be gone for a long time." + +Lily was happy for Tom, but also sad. She would miss him a lot. "Tom, I am glad you can go and see your grandma. She must love you very much. But I will miss you a lot. Who will I play with?" + +Tom said, "I will miss you too, Lily. You are my best friend. But we can still talk on the phone. And I will send you a postcard. And when I come back, we can play again." + +Lily said, "OK, Tom. I hope you have a good time with your grandma. What will you do there?" + +Tom said, "My grandma lives in an ancient house. It is very old and big. It has many rooms and things to see. She will show me her garden and her books and her photos. She will tell me stories and make me cookies. She is very nice and funny." + +Lily said, "That sounds fun, Tom. Your grandma sounds very nice and funny. I wish I could see her too. Maybe someday I can." + +Tom said, "Maybe someday you can, Lily. And maybe someday I can see your grandma too. She lives in the city, right? What does she do?" + +Lily said, "My grandma lives in a small apartment. It is very new and bright. It has few rooms but many toys. She will take me to the park and the zoo and the museum. She will teach me songs and games and jokes. She is very smart and kind." + +Tom said, "That sounds fun too, Lily. Your grandma sounds very smart and kind. I wish I could see her too. Maybe someday I can." + +They both said, "Maybe someday we can." And they laughed and said goodbye. They were still friends, even if they were apart. And they looked forward to seeing each other again. +Anna liked to play with her dolls in the garden. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long yellow hair and a pink dress. Anna liked to brush Lily's hair and make her talk. + +One day, a big black bird flew over the garden. It was a raven. The raven saw Lily and wanted to play with her too. The raven landed on the fence and said, "Hello, little girl. Can I borrow your doll?" + +Anna was scared of the raven. She hugged Lily and said, "No, you can't. She is mine. Go away, bad bird!" + +The raven was not happy. He said, "But I like your doll. She is so pretty and popular. All the other birds want to see her. Please, let me borrow her for a little while. I will bring her back, I promise." + +Anna did not trust the raven. She said, "No, no, no. You are lying. You will take her away and never come back. You are a thief, not a friend. Leave me alone!" + +The raven was angry. He said, "Fine, then. If you won't share, I will take her by force. Watch out, little girl. I will come back and get your doll when you are not looking." + +The raven flew away, but he did not go far. He hid in a tree and waited for Anna to go inside. He wanted to steal Lily and show her to the other birds. He thought he was very clever and sneaky. + +But Anna was not stupid. She saw the raven in the tree and knew he was up to no good. She did not go inside. She stayed in the garden and played with Lily. She also called her dog, Max, to guard her. Max was big and strong and barked at the raven. + +The raven was scared of Max. He knew he could not get Lily with Max around. He gave up and flew away. He looked for another toy to borrow, but he did not find any. He was sad and lonely. + +Anna was happy and safe. She thanked Max for protecting her and Lily. She said, "You are a good dog, Max. You are my best friend. I love you." She kissed Max and hugged Lily. She did not like the raven. She did not want to play with him ever again. +Lily and Ben were playing with their vehicles in the living room. Lily had a red car, a blue truck and a yellow bus. Ben had a green bike, a purple plane and a orange boat. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving or flying or sailing. + +"Look, Lily, I can make my plane go zoom!" Ben said, lifting his plane in the air. + +"That's fun, Ben, but I like my bus better. It can carry many people and animals. See, I have a dog, a cat and a bear in my bus. Beep beep!" Lily said, moving her bus on the floor. + +They played for a while, but then they got bored. They wanted to do something else. + +"Let's make a puzzle, Lily. I have a big puzzle with many pieces. It has a picture of a farm with cows and pigs and chickens. Do you want to help me?" Ben asked. + +"OK, Ben, that sounds good. But first, we have to put our vehicles away. We have to be organized and tidy. Mommy and Daddy will be happy if we do that." Lily said. + +They agreed and started to put their vehicles in a big box. They sorted them by color and shape. They tried to be careful and not break them. + +"Good job, Lily and Ben. You are very organized and smart. You understand how to take care of your toys. I'm proud of you." Mommy said, coming into the living room. + +She smiled and hugged them. Then she helped them with the puzzle. They had fun and learned new words. They were happy. +One day, a little girl named Mia wanted to make a picture of the sun. She took a big yellow paper and a pair of scissors and cut out a circle. Then she glued some orange and red paper strips around the circle to make the sun's rays. She was very proud of her sun and showed it to her mom. + +"Wow, Mia, you made an enormous sun!" her mom said. "It is very bright and beautiful. Where will you put it?" + +"I want to put it on the window, so everyone can see it," Mia said. She ran to the window and taped her sun on the glass. She smiled and waved at the people and cars passing by. + +But soon, the sun outside started to set and the sky turned dark. Mia looked at her sun and felt sad. "Mom, why is my sun not shining anymore?" she asked. + +"Your sun is still shining, Mia, but you can't see it because it is night time," her mom explained. "The real sun is far away in the sky, and it goes to sleep when we do. But it will come back tomorrow morning and shine again." + +"Really?" Mia asked. + +"Yes, really," her mom said. "And you know what? Your sun is very special, because it can shine even when the real sun is not there. It can make people happy and warm with your love and creativity. You are a very good and kind girl, Mia." + +Mia hugged her mom and felt happy again. She looked at her sun and said, "Good night, sun. Thank you for making my day bright. I love you." Then she went to bed and dreamed of sunny days. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box of masks. They liked to wear different masks and pretend to be animals, monsters, or superheroes. + +One day, they found a new mask in the box. It was shiny and colorful, and it looked like a fairy. Anna wanted to try it on, but Ben grabbed it first. + +"Give it to me, Ben! I want to be the fairy!" Anna said. + +"No, it's mine! I found it first!" Ben said. + +They started to pull the mask, but it was very tight. They could not remove it from Ben's face. Ben felt scared and started to cry. + +"Help, help! I can't take it off!" Ben shouted. + +Anna felt sorry for her brother. She stopped pulling and tried to calm him down. + +"Don't cry, Ben. I will help you. Maybe we can ask Mom to help us. She knows how to remove things," Anna said. + +They ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. She was making cookies for them. She smelled the delicious cookies and smiled. + +"Hi, kids. What are you playing today?" she asked. + +"Mom, mom, help us! Ben has a mask stuck on his face and we can't remove it!" Anna said. + +Mom looked at Ben and saw the fairy mask. She was surprised, but she did not panic. She knew how to remove it. + +"Don't worry, Ben. I have a trick to remove masks. You just need to close your eyes and say 'please' three times. Then, the mask will come off easily," she said. + +Ben did what Mom said. He closed his eyes and said "please, please, please". Then, he felt the mask loosen and he removed it from his face. He was so happy and relieved. + +"Thank you, Mom! You are the best!" he said. + +Mom hugged him and smiled. + +"You're welcome, Ben. I'm glad you're okay. But next time, be careful with your toys. And remember to share with your sister. She wanted to try the mask too, you know," she said. + +Ben looked at Anna and felt sorry for being selfish. He gave her the mask and said "sorry, Anna. You can be the fairy now. I will be something else." + +Anna smiled and took the mask. She put it on and said "thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. I will share with you too." + +They hugged and went back to their room. They played with the masks and had fun. They learned to share and to ask for help when they needed it. Mom watched them and smiled. She gave them the delicious cookies and they ate them happily. They had a good day. +Ben liked to play with his red cap. He wore it every day, even when it was hot or cold. He liked to run and jump and swing with his cap on his head. He thought his cap made him fast and strong and brave. + +One day, he saw a big hill near his house. He wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. He put on his cap and ran to the hill. He did not tell his mom or dad where he was going. He thought they would not let him go, because they said the hill was dangerous. + +He started to climb the hill. It was hard and steep and rocky. He had to use his hands and feet to move up. He felt his cap slipping from his head. He tried to hold it, but it was too late. His cap fell down the hill and landed on a bush. + +"Cap! Cap!" he cried. He wanted his cap back. He looked down the hill and saw his cap on the bush. He also saw something else. A big snake was slithering towards his cap. It had black and yellow stripes and a forked tongue. It looked hungry and angry. + +"Snake! Snake!" he screamed. He was scared of the snake. He wanted to run away, but he was too high on the hill. He could not go down or up. He was stuck. + +"Ben! Ben!" he heard a voice. It was his dad. His dad had seen him run to the hill and followed him. His dad was climbing the hill to help him. His dad saw the snake and the cap too. + +"Ben, don't move! Stay where you are! I'm coming!" his dad shouted. He was worried about Ben. He knew the snake was dangerous. He had a stick in his hand. He wanted to scare the snake away and get Ben and his cap. + +Ben did not move. He was glad his dad was here. He hoped his dad would reach him soon. He hoped his cap would be okay. He hoped the snake would go away. He learned a lesson. He would not climb the hill again. He would not leave his mom or dad without telling them. He would not lose his cap again. He loved his cap. He loved his dad. He hated the snake. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big sack near the slide. They are curious. They want to know what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Ben says. + +"Maybe it is a surprise!" Anna says. + +They run to the sack and pull the string. The sack opens and a big dog jumps out. The dog is angry. It barks and growls. It shows its teeth. It is dangerous. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They scream and run away. The dog chases them. They look for a safe place. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. + +A man hears them. He is the park keeper. He has a whistle. He blows the whistle. The dog stops and looks at him. The man tells the dog to sit. The dog obeys. The man comes to Anna and Ben. + +"Are you okay?" he asks. + +"Yes, thank you," they say. + +The man hugs them. He is kind. He explains that the dog is his. He lost the dog and put it in the sack. He was looking for it. + +"I'm sorry. He is not a bad dog. He is just scared. He needs a hug too," he says. + +He hugs the dog. The dog wags its tail. He is happy. + +Anna and Ben are not scared anymore. They hug the dog too. They are brave. + +They learn a lesson. They should not open things that are not theirs. They should ask first. They should be careful. They should hug their friends. +Tom was a friendly mouse who liked to play with his friends in the barn. He was not afraid of the big animals or the loud noises. He was happy and curious. + +One day, he saw a hole in the wall that he had never seen before. He wondered what was on the other side. He said to his friends, "I want to see what is in there. Maybe there are more things to play with. Do you want to come with me?" + +His friends shook their heads. They said, "No, Tom, that is a bad idea. That hole leads to the house of the farmer. The farmer has a cat who likes to catch mice. He is mean and hungry. You should not go there. You should stay with us." + +But Tom did not listen. He said, "I am not scared of the cat. I am fast and smart. I will be back soon. You will see." He ran to the hole and squeezed through. + +He found himself in a dark and warm place. He smelled food and cheese. He followed his nose and saw a big plate on a table. He climbed up and saw a piece of cheese. He thought, "This is the best thing ever. I am so lucky. I will take some and share with my friends." + +He bit the cheese and felt a snap. He was trapped in a metal thing that hurt his leg. He squeaked and tried to get out, but he could not. He was scared and alone. + +He heard a meow and saw the cat. The cat had yellow eyes and sharp teeth. He licked his lips and said, "Hello, little mouse. You are my dinner. Thank you for coming to me. You are not fast or smart. You are foolish and tasty." + +The cat pounced on Tom and ate him. Tom was gone. His friends never saw him again. They were sad and missed him. They learned to never leave the barn and to never go to the house of the farmer. They stayed safe and friendly. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big dog with a red collar. The dog looked nice and friendly. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asked Tom. + +"Let's ask the man," Tom said. They ran to the man who was holding the dog's leash. He had a big coat and a hat. + +"Hello, sir. Can we pet your dog?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, kids. His name is Rex. He is very kind," the man said. He smiled and let go of the leash. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They touched Rex's fur and ears. Rex licked their faces and wagged his tail. He was very kind. + +"Can we play with Rex?" Lily asked. + +"Of course. He loves to play. Why don't you throw this ball for him?" The man said. He took a ball out of his pocket and gave it to Lily. + +Lily threw the ball and Rex ran after it. Tom and Lily followed him. They laughed and had fun. + +The man watched them. He did not smile. He had a bad plan. He waited until they were far from the slide and the swing. Then he ran to his car. He opened the door and got in. He started the engine and drove away. + +Tom and Lily did not see him. They were busy playing with Rex. They did not hear the car. They did not know that the man was not kind. He was very bad. He had stolen their ball and their dog. He had tricked them. + +When they realized that the man was gone, they were very sad and scared. They cried and called for Rex. They looked for the man and the car. They could not find them. They had lost their new friend. They had met a bad man. +Ben and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big hill with many ants. The ants are carrying leaves and sticks. They are marching in a line. + +"Look, Ben, the ants are marching!" Lily says. "They are so busy and strong." + +"Yes, they are, Lily. Do you want to march with them?" Ben asks. + +Lily nods. She and Ben hold hands and follow the ants. They march up and down the hill. They pretend to carry leaves and sticks too. + +"March, march, march!" they chant. + +But then, Lily sees something shiny on the ground. She stops marching and picks it up. It is a comb. It is wide and has many teeth. + +"Wow, what is this, Ben?" Lily asks. "It is pretty and smooth." + +Ben looks at the comb. He remembers that his mom has a comb like that. She uses it to brush her hair. + +"It is a comb, Lily. You can use it to make your hair nice," Ben says. + +Lily smiles. She likes the comb. She tries to comb her hair with it. But her hair is curly and tangled. The comb gets stuck in her hair. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cries. "The comb hurts my hair. It does not make it nice. It makes it worse." + +Ben tries to help Lily. He pulls the comb gently. But it does not come out. It is too wide and too deep in Lily's hair. + +"Oh no, Lily. The comb is stuck. We need to get it out," Ben says. + +They look around. They see a lady sitting on a bench. She has long and straight hair. She has a comb in her hand. + +"Maybe she can help us," Ben says. "Let's go and ask her." + +They run to the lady. They show her the comb in Lily's hair. + +"Excuse me, lady. Can you please help us?" Ben says. "We found this comb and Lily tried to use it. But it got stuck in her hair. We cannot get it out." + +The lady looks at them. She sees the comb and Lily's hair. She smiles. + +"Of course, I can help you," she says. "Don't worry. I have a comb like that too. It is good for my hair, but not for yours. Your hair is beautiful and curly. You need a different comb. A smaller and softer one." + +She takes out her comb. She gently untangles the wide comb from Lily's hair. She gives it back to them. + +"Here you go. You can keep the comb. But be careful with it. It is not for your hair. It is for marching with the ants," she says. + +She gives them another comb. It is smaller and softer. It has fewer teeth. + +"This is for your hair. You can use it to make your hair nice. It will not hurt your hair. It will make it smooth," she says. + +She combs Lily's hair with the smaller comb. She makes it smooth and shiny. She does the same for Ben's hair. + +"Thank you, lady. You are very kind," Lily says. "You made our hair nice. We like the smaller comb. It is better for us." + +"You're welcome, Lily. You're welcome, Ben. You are very sweet," the lady says. "Now, go and have fun. And remember, march with the wide comb, but comb with the small one." + +Ben and Lily hug the lady. They thank her again. They run back to the hill. They march with the ants. They comb their hair. They are happy. They have learned something new. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to watch movies. They had many movies at home, but they always wanted more. One day, they saw an ad on TV for a new movie about a dinosaur. The dinosaur was enormous and scary, and it made loud noises. Lily and Ben wanted to see the movie very much. + +"Mom, can we see the dinosaur movie?" they asked. + +"Sorry, kids, but the movie is too scary for you. You are too young to watch it. Maybe when you are older, you can see it," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They did not like Mom's answer. They thought they were big enough to watch the movie. They decided to make a plan. They asked their friend Tom, who was older, to help them. Tom had a computer and a phone. He could send them the movie online. + +"Tom, can you send us the dinosaur movie?" they asked. + +"Sure, I can. But are you sure you want to watch it? It is very scary. Your mom might not like it," Tom said. + +"We don't care. We want to watch it. Please send it to us," Lily and Ben said. + +"OK, OK. I will send it to you. But don't tell anyone. It is a secret," Tom said. + +Tom sent them the movie. Lily and Ben were very happy. They waited until Mom was busy in the kitchen. Then they sneaked into their room and turned on the computer. They opened the movie and started to watch it. + +At first, they were excited. They saw the enormous dinosaur on the screen. It was green and scaly, and it had sharp teeth and claws. It roared and stomped and chased other animals. Lily and Ben laughed and cheered. + +But soon, they were not excited anymore. They were scared. The dinosaur was too scary for them. It attacked people and cars and buildings. It smashed and bit and tore. It made loud noises that hurt their ears. Lily and Ben cried and screamed. + +Mom heard their cries and screams. She ran into their room and saw the movie. She was shocked and angry. She turned off the computer and hugged Lily and Ben. + +"What are you doing? How did you get this movie? This is not for you. This is too scary for you. You disobeyed me. You lied to me. You broke the rules. You are in big trouble," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben were sorry. They realized they made a mistake. They wished they listened to Mom. They learned their lesson. They never asked for scary movies again. They only watched movies that were good for them. They said sorry to Mom and promised to be good. Mom forgave them and loved them. They hugged and kissed and said good night. +Lily was a little bee who loved to fly around the garden and look for flowers. She liked to make honey with her friends and share it with the other bees in the hive. She was a generous bee who always helped others. + +One day, she saw a big, pink flower that was blooming in the sun. It looked so pretty and smelled so sweet. She flew over to it and said, "Hello, flower. Can I have some of your nectar?" + +The flower smiled and said, "Of course, little bee. You are welcome to have some of my nectar. I am happy to share it with you." + +Lily thanked the flower and began to sip the nectar. She felt a warm and fuzzy feeling in her heart. She said, "You are a very kind flower. You are not selfish like some flowers who do not want to share their nectar." + +The flower said, "Thank you, little bee. You are very kind too. You are not greedy like some bees who take too much nectar and do not leave any for others." + +Lily and the flower became friends and talked for a while. They learned that they had a lot in common. They both liked the sun, the rain, and the wind. They both wanted to make the garden a beautiful and happy place. + +Lily said, "I have an idea. Why don't we work together and spread your seeds to other places? Then you can have more friends and more bees can have more nectar." + +The flower said, "That sounds like a wonderful idea. Let's do it." + +So Lily and the flower worked together and spread the seeds to other places. Soon, the garden was full of big, pink flowers that were blooming in the sun. They all shared their nectar with the bees and the bees shared their honey with the flowers. They all lived in harmony and joy. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. When we are generous and kind, we make ourselves and others happy. +Lily loved to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She liked to paint flowers and trees and animals. She wanted to paint a fly. She saw a fly on the window. It was small and black and shiny. It had thin wings and legs. + +Lily took her paint and a small brush. She tried to paint the fly on her paper. But the fly moved too fast. Lily could not catch it with her brush. She got angry. She wanted to paint the fly. She threw her paint at the window. The paint hit the fly. The fly fell down. It did not move. + +Lily felt sorry. She did not mean to hurt the fly. She picked up the fly. It was wet and sticky. Its wings and legs were broken. It was not shiny anymore. Lily cried. She wished she could make the fly better. She learned that flies are delicate. They are not toys. She should not throw paint at them. She should be gentle and kind. She said sorry to the fly. She buried it in the garden. She made a flower for it. She hoped the fly was happy. She decided to paint something else. She painted a rainbow. She used many colors. She smiled. She liked to paint. But she did not paint flies anymore. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the pool. The pool is big and blue. They have a ball and a float. They throw the ball and catch it. They laugh and splash. + +One day, they see a new toy in the pool. It is a duck. The duck is yellow and soft. It can swim and quack. Tom and Mia want to play with the duck. They swim to the duck and say hello. + +"Hello, duck. Do you want to play with us?" Tom asks. + +"Quack, quack, quack," the duck answers. + +Tom and Mia think the duck is funny. They take turns to hold the duck and shake it. The duck makes noises when they shake it. It sounds like a rattle. Tom and Mia giggle. + +They are having fun with the duck. They are successful. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find things in the dirt. Sometimes they found worms, sometimes they found stones, sometimes they found nothing. + +One day, they found a small bottle. It was brown and had a white label. Tom opened the bottle and smelled it. It smelled bad. He made a face and said, "Yuck! What is this?" + +Mia looked at the label. She could not read, but she saw a picture of a spoon and a cup. She said, "Maybe it is medicine. Maybe it is for sick people." + +Tom said, "Who left it here? Maybe it is for Grandma. She is sick. She is elderly. She coughs a lot." + +Mia said, "Let's take it to her. Maybe it will make her better." + +They ran to the house with the bottle. They found Grandma in the living room. She was sitting on the sofa with a blanket. She smiled when she saw them. + +"Hello, Tom and Mia. What have you got there?" she asked. + +They showed her the bottle. They said, "We found this in the garden. We think it is medicine. We think it is for you." + +Grandma looked at the bottle. She recognized it. It was her old cough syrup. She had forgotten about it. She said, "Oh, thank you, my dears. You are very kind. But this is not good medicine. It is very old and expired. It will not help me. It might make me worse." + +Tom and Mia were surprised. They said, "Oh, no. We are sorry, Grandma. We wanted to help you." + +Grandma hugged them. She said, "Don't worry, my loves. You did not know. You were trying to be helpful. I appreciate that. But next time, please don't touch anything you find in the garden. It might be dangerous. And please don't take any medicine without asking me or your parents. OK?" + +Tom and Mia nodded. They said, "OK, Grandma. We are sorry. We love you." + +Grandma said, "I love you too. Now, how about some cookies and milk?" +Tom and Mia like to play in the park. They run, slide, swing and laugh. They see a big statue of a man on a horse. The statue is very old and gray. + +"Who is he?" Mia asks Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe he was a king or a hero," Tom says. + +They go closer to the statue and touch it. It feels cold and hard. They see a button on the base of the statue. It says "reverse". + +"What does that mean?" Mia wonders. + +"Let's press it and see," Tom says. He is very curious and brave. + +They press the button together. Suddenly, the statue starts to move. The man and the horse turn around and face the other way. They look alive and happy. + +"Wow!" Tom and Mia say. They are very surprised and excited. + +The statue speaks to them. He has a deep and friendly voice. + +"Hello, children. Thank you for reversing me. I was stuck in the wrong direction for a long time. You are very clever and kind," he says. + +"Who are you?" Tom and Mia ask. + +"I am a traveler and an explorer. I traveled around the world on my horse. I saw many amazing things and met many wonderful people. But one day, a bad wizard cast a spell on me and turned me into a statue. He was jealous of my adventures. He made me face the opposite way of where I wanted to go. He thought I would never be free again. But you broke the spell with your button. You gave me back my life," he says. + +Tom and Mia are amazed and happy. They ask the traveler many questions about his journeys. He tells them many stories and shows them many pictures. He is very friendly and funny. + +They have a lot of fun with the traveler and his horse. They learn a lot from him. They become good friends. They reverse the statue again when they have to go home. They promise to come back and visit him again. He smiles and waves at them. He is very grateful and happy. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big display of balloons. The balloons are many colors. They are shiny and round. + +"Wow, look at the balloons!" Tim says. "I want a red one." + +"I want a blue one," Sue says. "They are so pretty." + +They run to the display. They ask their moms if they can have a balloon. Their moms say yes. They each get a balloon. They are happy. + +They walk around the park with their balloons. They see a pond. They see ducks. They see flowers. They see a bench. They see a trash can. + +"Let's sit on the bench," Tim says. "We can watch the ducks." + +"OK," Sue says. They sit on the bench. They hold their balloons. + +But then, a smelly dog comes. The dog is big and brown. The dog likes balloons. The dog runs to Tim and Sue. The dog barks. The dog jumps. The dog bites the balloons. + +"Pop! Pop!" The balloons burst. The dog runs away. + +Tim and Sue are sad. They cry. Their balloons are gone. + +"Bad dog!" Tim says. "He took our balloons!" + +"Bad dog!" Sue says. "He made them pop!" + +Their moms come. They hug Tim and Sue. They say they are sorry. They say they can get new balloons. + +"Really?" Tim says. + +"Really?" Sue says. + +"Yes, really," their moms say. "Come on, let's go back to the display." + +Tim and Sue smile. They wipe their tears. They go back to the display. They get new balloons. They are happy again. They say thank you to their moms. They play with their balloons. They have fun. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big pile of leaves in their yard. They ran to the leaves and jumped in them. They laughed and threw leaves at each other. They had fun. + +But then, the wind blew hard and the sky became gray. Lily and Tom felt cold. They shivered and hugged each other. They wanted to go inside, but they did not see their mom. They looked around and saw an old house across the street. They thought maybe their mom was there. + +They ran to the old house and knocked on the door. No one answered. They pushed the door and it opened. They went inside. The house was dark and dusty. They saw a big fireplace with no fire. They saw a couch with holes and stains. They saw a table with broken dishes and cups. They did not like the house. They were scared. + +But then, they saw something beautiful. On the wall, there was a painting of a lady. She had long hair and a pretty dress. She smiled and looked kind. Lily and Tom felt happy. They went to the painting and touched it. They said hello to the lady. + +The lady in the painting moved. She blinked and smiled bigger. She said hello back to Lily and Tom. She said she was lonely and happy to see them. She said she was the owner of the house and she died a long time ago. She said she liked children and wanted to play with them. She said she could make them warm and cozy. + +Lily and Tom were surprised and curious. They asked the lady how she could do that. The lady said she had magic. She waved her hand and the fireplace lit up. She waved her hand again and the couch became soft and clean. She waved her hand one more time and the table had cookies and milk. She invited Lily and Tom to sit and eat. They did. They felt warm and cozy. + +They thanked the lady and said she was nice. The lady said they were welcome and said they were sweet. She said they could come back anytime. She said she would watch over them and protect them. She said she loved them. + +Lily and Tom loved her too. They hugged the painting and said goodbye. They ran back to their yard and saw their mom. She was looking for them and worried. She hugged them and asked them where they were. They told her they were in the old house with the beautiful lady. She did not understand. She said there was no one in the old house. She said it was empty and haunted. She said they should never go there again. + +Lily and Tom did not believe her. They knew the lady was real and good. They smiled and winked at each other. They knew they had a secret friend. They knew they would go back to the old house and play with the beautiful lady. They knew they would never be cold or scared again. +Anna and Ben were playing in the farm with their grandpa. They liked to see the animals and feed them. Grandpa showed them the sheep and told them they were very soft and friendly. + +"Can we touch them, grandpa?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, but be gentle and quiet. They are shy and scared of loud noises," grandpa said. + +Anna and Ben walked slowly to the sheep and reached out their hands. The sheep felt soft and warm, like a big fluffy pillow. Anna and Ben smiled and petted them. + +One of the sheep, a white one with black spots, looked at Ben with big eyes. Ben thought he was cute and wanted to hug him. He wrapped his arms around the sheep and squeezed him. + +"Baa!" the sheep cried. He was scared and tried to get away. He pushed Ben with his head and ran to the other sheep. + +Ben fell on the ground and started to cry. He was hurt and scared. The sheep was hurt and scared too. He trembled and hid behind his friends. + +Grandpa ran to Ben and picked him up. He checked if he was okay and hugged him. + +"It's okay, Ben. Don't cry. The sheep didn't mean to hurt you. He was just scared. You hugged him too hard and too fast. He didn't know you wanted to be his friend," grandpa said. + +"I'm sorry, grandpa. I'm sorry, sheep. I just wanted to hug him. He was so soft and cute," Ben said. + +Grandpa smiled and wiped Ben's tears. He walked with him to the sheep and spoke softly to them. + +"Hello, sheep. This is Ben. He is sorry for scaring you. He likes you and wants to be your friend. Can you forgive him and let him pet you again?" grandpa said. + +The sheep looked at grandpa and Ben. They saw that they were nice and calm. They nodded and bleated softly. + +Ben smiled and reached out his hand again. He touched the white sheep with black spots gently and said, "I'm sorry, sheep. You are very soft and cute. Can we be friends?" + +The sheep smiled and nuzzled Ben's hand. He said, "Baa. Yes, we can be friends. You are very nice and gentle. Thank you for saying sorry." + +Anna joined them and petted the sheep too. They all felt happy and warm. Grandpa was proud of them and said, "Well done, Anna and Ben. You learned how to be kind and respectful to the sheep. They are very happy to have you as their friends." +Ben and Lily are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses with the blocks. Ben sees a red block that he wants. He tries to take it from Lily's hand. + +"Mine!" Lily says. She holds the block tight. She does not want to share. + +"Give me!" Ben says. He pulls the block hard. Lily does not let go. The block breaks in two pieces. Ben and Lily both cry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken block and the sad children. + +"What happened?" Mom asks. + +"Ben broke my block!" Lily says. + +"Lily did not share!" Ben says. + +Mom hugs them both. She says, "I'm sorry your block is broken. But you should not fight over toys. You should share and be kind. Can you say sorry to each other?" + +Ben and Lily look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry." + +Mom gives them each a half of the block. She says, "You can still play with the block. You can make new shapes with it. Or you can put it together and make it whole again. Do you want to try?" + +Ben and Lily nod. They smile. They hold the block together. They say, "Thank you, Mom." They play nicely with the block and the other blocks. They are happy. +Tom and Mia are playing in the park. They have bikes and helmets. They like to ride fast and have fun. But Tom is not careful. He does not look where he is going. He hits a big rock and falls off his bike. He hurts his head and his leg. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cries. He lies on the ground and does not move. He feels helpless. He wants his mom and dad. + +Mia sees Tom and gets scared. She runs to him and tries to help him. She sees blood on his head and his leg. She takes off his helmet and sees a bump. She says, "Tom, are you okay? Don't worry, I will get help." + +She sees a lady with a phone nearby. She runs to her and says, "Please, please, help me. My friend is hurt. He needs a doctor. He hit his head and his leg. He is lying on the ground. Please, please, call 911." + +The lady sees Tom and Mia and understands. She says, "Okay, okay, calm down. I will call 911. You are a good friend. Stay with him and talk to him. Tell him he will be okay. The doctor will come soon." + +Mia runs back to Tom and holds his hand. She says, "Tom, the lady is calling 911. The doctor will come soon. You will be okay. I am here with you. You are brave. I am sorry you are hurt." + +Tom hears Mia and feels a little better. He says, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend. You are brave, too. I am sorry I was not careful. I love you." + +Mia says, "I love you, too, Tom. We are friends. We will play again when you are better. But next time, be careful. Look where you are going. And wear your helmet." + +They hug and wait for the doctor. The lady stays with them and smiles. She is proud of Mia and Tom. They are good friends. They are not helpless. They are strong. +Sara and Ben were twins. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big dog. The dog was black and brown. It had long hair and sharp teeth. The dog looked angry and hungry. + +"Look, Sara, a dog!" Ben said. He wanted to pet the dog. He liked animals. + +"No, Ben, don't!" Sara said. She was scared of the dog. She thought the dog was disgusting. She saw the dog had dirt and bugs on its hair. She saw the dog had blood on its mouth. She thought the dog was bad. + +But Ben did not listen to Sara. He ran to the dog. He said, "Hi, doggy, do you want to be my friend?" He reached out his hand to touch the dog. + +The dog growled and barked. It did not want to be Ben's friend. It wanted to bite Ben. It jumped on Ben and knocked him down. Ben screamed and cried. He was hurt and scared. + +Sara ran to Ben. She tried to push the dog away. She shouted, "Go away, dog, leave my brother alone!" She was brave and strong. + +But the dog was bigger and stronger. It did not go away. It snapped at Sara and Ben. It wanted to hurt them more. + +Sara and Ben did not know what to do. They were in trouble. They needed help. + +They closed their eyes and prayed. They prayed to God. They said, "Please, God, help us. Please, God, save us. Please, God, make the dog go away." + +Then they heard a voice. It was a kind voice. It was a youth voice. It said, "Hey, dog, stop that! Leave those kids alone!" + +They opened their eyes and saw a youth. The youth was a boy. He was tall and strong. He had a stick in his hand. He used the stick to hit the dog. He made the dog run away. + +He came to Sara and Ben. He said, "Are you okay? I saw the dog attack you. I came to help you. I'm sorry you got hurt." + +Sara and Ben were happy and grateful. They said, "Thank you, youth. You are good. You are our hero. You saved us." + +The youth smiled and said, "You're welcome, kids. I'm glad you're okay. I'm Tom. What are your names?" + +They told him their names. They became friends. They thanked God for sending Tom. They learned to be careful of dogs. They learned to pray when they were in trouble. They learned to be kind to youths. They were happy. +Jill and Jack were best friends. They liked to play in the park, swing on the swings, and slide on the slides. They always told each other the truth, even when it was hard. They never lied or hid anything from each other. + +One day, Jack had to move away with his family. He was very sad and so was Jill. They hugged and said goodbye. Jack gave Jill a necklace with a heart. He said, "This is for you, Jill. It is a sign of our friendship. Keep it close to your heart and remember me. I will miss you a lot." + +Jill wore the necklace every day. She missed Jack a lot too. She wished he could come back and play with her. She tried to make new friends, but it was not the same. She felt lonely and sad. + +One day, she saw a new boy in the park. He looked like Jack, but he had a different name. He said his name was Jake. He asked Jill if she wanted to play with him. Jill said yes. She thought maybe he could be her new friend. + +They played in the park, swung on the swings, and slid on the slides. They had fun and laughed a lot. Jill felt happy again. She showed Jake her necklace with the heart. She said, "This is from my best friend, Jack. He moved away, but I still love him. He gave me this as a sign of our friendship." + +Jake smiled and touched his own neck. He pulled out a necklace with a heart. He said, "This is from my best friend, Jill. She stayed behind, but I still love her. She gave me this as a sign of our friendship." + +Jill and Jake looked at each other in surprise. They realized they were Jack and Jill, but with different names. They had moved to the same place, but did not recognize each other. They hugged and cried. They were so happy to find each other again. They said, "This is incredible! This is the truth! We missed each other so much!" +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They made roads and bridges with blocks and books. They pretended to drive their cars to faraway places. + +One day, they decided to make a big mountain with pillows and blankets. They piled them up on the sofa and climbed on top. They drove their cars up and down the mountain. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Ben's car got stuck in a hole in the blanket. He tried to pull it out, but it was too hard. He asked Lily for help. + +"Lily, can you help me fix my car? It is stuck in the mountain." + +Lily came over and looked at the hole. She saw Ben's car and something else. It was a filthy sock. It was brown and smelly. It had holes and stains. Lily was disgusted. + +"Yuck! What is that? It is a filthy sock! How did it get in the mountain?" + +Ben looked at the sock and felt ashamed. He remembered that he had hidden it there last week. He did not want to wash it. He did not like to wear socks. He hoped that no one would find it. + +"I don't know. Maybe it was there before. Let's just ignore it and fix my car." + +But Lily was angry. She did not like filthy things. She did not like lies. She did not like Ben. + +"No! I will not ignore it. It is gross. You are gross. You put it there. You are a liar. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +She grabbed her cars and ran away. She left Ben alone on the mountain. He felt sad and sorry. He wished he had washed his sock. He wished he had told the truth. He wished he had a friend. +Tom and Mia are camping with their dad. They like to sleep in a tent and look at the stars. But it is dark and they need a flashlight to go to the bathroom. + +"Can I have the flashlight, Tom?" Mia asks. + +"OK, but be careful. Don't stumble on the rocks," Tom says. + +Mia takes the flashlight and walks to the bathroom. She tries to see where she is going, but it is difficult. There are many shadows and noises. She hears a rustle in the bushes and gets scared. + +"Who is there?" she says. + +She shines the flashlight and sees a rabbit. The rabbit is also scared and runs away. Mia laughs and feels better. + +She goes to the bathroom and comes back to the tent. She gives the flashlight to Tom and says, "I saw a rabbit. It was cute." + +"Wow, that's cool. Did you stumble on the rocks?" Tom asks. + +"No, I didn't. I was careful," Mia says. + +They get into the tent and snuggle with their dad. They are happy and sleepy. They close their eyes and dream of rabbits and stars. +Lily and Ben 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 with some leaves and water. + +"Look, Lily, they are friends!" Ben said, holding the jar up to the sun. + +Lily smiled and nodded. She saw something else in the dirt. It was a small, round thing. It was very dirty and had a hole in it. + +"What is that?" Lily asked, kneeling down to pick it up. + +Ben came closer and looked at it. He rubbed it with his hand, but it was still dirty. + +"Maybe it is a coin," he said. "Maybe it is very old and has a lot of money." + +Lily's eyes widened. She liked money. She could buy candy and toys with money. + +"Let's go and wash it," she said. "Maybe we can see what it is." + +They ran to the house with the jar and the thing. They found a towel in the bathroom and wet it with the faucet. They rubbed the thing with the towel, but it was still dirty. + +"Maybe we need soap," Ben said. He got some soap from the shelf and put it on the towel. He rubbed the thing harder, but it was still dirty. + +"Maybe it is not a coin," Lily said. She was sad. She wanted money. + +"Maybe it is a button," Ben said. He looked at the hole in the thing. "Maybe it is from an old shirt or a coat." + +Lily looked at the thing. She saw some letters on it. She could not read them, but they looked pretty. + +"Maybe it is a name," she said. "Maybe it is from someone who was very old and very nice." + +Ben smiled and nodded. He liked the idea. + +"Maybe it is a treasure," he said. "Maybe it is very special and very rare." + +Lily smiled and nodded. She liked the idea too. + +"Let's keep it," she said. "Let's put it in our jar with the worm and the beetle. They can be friends too." + +They put the thing in the jar and closed the lid. They hugged each other and went back to the garden. They were happy. They had a treasure. +Tom and Lily were playing in the sand. They had a big bucket and a small shovel. They wanted to make a castle. They filled the bucket with sand and turned it over. They made a tower. They did it again and again. They made a wall. They made a gate. They made a flag. + +"Look, Lily, we made a nation!" Tom said. "Our nation is powerful. No one can break it." + +Lily smiled. She liked their nation. She picked up a shell and put it on the flag. "This is our treasure. We have to keep it safe." + +Tom nodded. He saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was barking. It looked hungry. Tom was scared. He grabbed the shovel. "Lily, we have to bury our treasure. The dog will take it." + +Lily was scared too. She helped Tom dig a hole. They put the shell in the hole. They covered it with sand. They patted the sand. They hoped the dog would not find it. + +The dog came closer. It sniffed the sand. It scratched the sand. It found the shell. It picked it up with its mouth. It ran away. + +Tom and Lily were sad. They cried. They lost their treasure. They lost their nation. They were not powerful. They hugged each other. They wished they had a bigger shovel. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. They swing on the swings, slide on the slides, and run on the grass. They have a lot of fun. + +But after a while, they start to feel tired. Their legs are sore, their eyes are heavy, and their mouths are dry. They tell their mom and dad they want to go home. + +"Okay, sweeties, let's go home," mom says. "But be careful on the way. Hold our hands and watch where you go." + +Ben and Lily nod. They hold their mom and dad's hands and walk to the car. They see a big dog, a red truck, and a yellow flower on the way. They point and say their names. + +When they get to the car, they climb into their seats and buckle their belts. Mom and dad do the same. They drive home, listening to a song on the radio. + +Ben and Lily are very sleepy. They close their eyes and dream. They dream of the park, the swings, the slides, and the grass. They dream of the dog, the truck, and the flower. They dream of their mom and dad, who love them very much. + +They are happy. They are safe. They are tired. They are dreaming. +One day, a frog was hopping in the forest. He liked to jump from leaf to leaf and look for bugs to eat. He was a wild frog and he did not like people or pets. + +He came to a pond and saw a big splash. He was curious and went closer. He saw a boy and a dog playing with a ball. The boy threw the ball and the dog ran after it. The dog jumped into the water and caught the ball. He made a big splash and wet the boy. + +The frog was scared and hid under a lily pad. He did not want the dog to see him or chase him. He hoped the boy and the dog would go away soon. He did not like the noise and the splash. He liked the quiet and the calm. + +But the boy and the dog did not go away. They kept playing with the ball and splashing in the water. They did not see the frog or the lily pad. They were having fun and laughing. + +The frog was angry and bored. He wanted to hop away and find a new pond. He waited for a chance to escape. He saw the ball fly over his head and land on the other side of the pond. He saw the dog run after it and leave a gap in the water. He saw the boy look away and smile. + +The frog seized the moment and jumped out of the water. He landed on the grass and hopped as fast as he could. He did not look back or say goodbye. He just wanted to be away from the splash and the noise. He wanted to find a new pond where he could be a wild frog and be happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They had a toy gun and some sunglasses. They pretended to be spies and chased each other around the trees and swings. + +"Stop, spy!" Ben shouted, as he pointed his toy gun at Lily. "I will shoot you if you don't give me the secret code!" + +Lily laughed and ran away. She hid behind a slide and put on her sunglasses. She thought they made her look cool and smart. She whispered the secret code to herself: "Bitter lemon". + +Ben looked for Lily. He saw her sunglasses shining in the sun. He sneaked up behind her and said: "Aha, I found you, spy! Now tell me the secret code or I will shoot you!" + +Lily turned around and stuck out her tongue. She said: "No, I won't tell you! You can't shoot me, it's just a toy!" + +Ben smiled and said: "OK, OK, you win, spy. But can I try your sunglasses? They look fun!" + +Lily nodded and said: "Sure, you can try them. But they are mine, so give them back!" + +They swapped their sunglasses and giggled. They liked playing spies together. They decided to share the secret code and have some bitter lemon juice as a treat. +Anna was a thin girl who liked to play with dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress and shiny shoes. Anna took Lily everywhere she went. + +One day, Anna went to the park with her mom. There she saw Mia, a girl from her class. Mia was old, she was four years old. Mia had no dolls, only a ball. Mia saw Lily and wanted to play with her. + +"Can I play with your doll?" Mia asked Anna. + +Anna did not want to share Lily. She said, "No, this is my doll. You can play with your ball." + +Mia felt sad. She said, "Please, can you lend me your doll for a little while? I will be careful and give her back." + +Anna still did not want to share. She said, "No, go away. Lily is mine." + +Mia started to cry. Anna's mom saw what happened and came to talk to Anna. She said, "Anna, why are you so mean to Mia? She only wants to play with your doll. You have many dolls, but she has none. You should be kind and lend her your doll. How would you feel if you had no dolls and someone else had many?" + +Anna thought about what her mom said. She felt sorry for Mia. She realized that she was selfish and rude. She said, "Mom, you are right. I was wrong. I should share my dolls with Mia. I will lend her Lily and we can play together." + +Anna went to Mia and said, "I'm sorry, Mia. I was not nice to you. Do you want to play with Lily? I will lend her to you. We can be friends." + +Mia smiled and said, "Thank you, Anna. You are very kind. I would love to play with Lily. We can be friends." + +Anna and Mia played with Lily and the ball. They had fun and laughed. Anna learned that sharing is caring and that lending can make new friends. +Sara was a shy girl who liked to gather flowers in the park. She had many different colors and shapes of flowers in her basket. She thought they were very pretty and had a lot of value. + +One day, she saw a boy who was crying on a bench. He had a balloon in his hand, but it was deflated and had a hole in it. Sara felt sorry for him and wanted to help him. + +She walked up to him and said, "Hello, I am Sara. Why are you sad?" + +The boy looked up and said, "I am Tom. I am sad because my balloon is broken. It was a gift from my grandma, and I loved it very much." + +Sara smiled and said, "I have something for you. Do you like flowers?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, I do. They are very pretty and smell nice." + +Sara gave him her basket of flowers and said, "Here, you can have these. They are also gifts from nature, and they have a lot of value. They can make you happy and brighten your day." + +Tom was surprised and happy. He took the basket and said, "Thank you, Sara. You are very kind and generous. These flowers are beautiful and have a lot of value. They make me happy and brighten my day." + +Sara and Tom became friends and played together in the park. They learned that sharing and caring are more important than having things. They also learned that being shy is not a bad thing, and that sometimes it takes courage to reach out to others. They had a lot of fun and happiness with their flowers. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they would miss the ball and fall down, but they would laugh and get up again. + +One day, an elderly man came to the park with his dog. The dog was big and furry, and it barked loudly. Lily and Ben were scared of the dog, and they ran away from it. The elderly man saw them and called out, "Don't be afraid, children. He is a friendly dog. He just wants to play with you." + +Lily and Ben stopped and looked at the man. He smiled and winked at them. He said, "His name is Rex. He likes to chase balls. Do you want to play with him?" + +Lily and Ben nodded, but they were still nervous. They held each other's hands and walked slowly towards the man and the dog. Rex wagged his tail and licked their faces. Lily and Ben giggled and petted him. + +They decided to share their ball with Rex. They threw the ball and Rex ran after it. He brought it back and dropped it at their feet. They threw it again and again, and Rex never got tired. Lily and Ben had fun with Rex and the elderly man. They forgot to be scared and they screamed with joy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to explore. One day, they found a bridge over a stream in the park. They wanted to see what was under the bridge. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Ben said. He ran to the bridge and looked down. + +"Wait, Ben!" Lily said. She followed him slowly. She was a little scared. + +They saw some rocks, some fish, and some plants under the bridge. They also saw something interesting. It was a big, green frog sitting on a leaf. + +"Wow, look at that frog!" Ben said. He pointed at it. + +"It's so big and green!" Lily said. She smiled. + +They both leaned over the bridge to get a closer look. The frog looked at them with its big, round eyes. + +"Hello, frog!" Ben said. He waved at it. + +"Hello, frog!" Lily said. She waved too. + +The frog did not say anything. It just blinked. + +Ben had an idea. He wanted to make the frog talk. + +"Maybe it will talk if we poke it," he said. + +He reached out his hand and tried to poke the frog. + +"Ben, no!" Lily said. She grabbed his hand. "That's not nice! The frog might get angry!" + +But it was too late. Ben poked the frog. The frog did not like it. It opened its mouth and croaked loudly. + +"Ribbit! Ribbit!" The frog said. + +Lily and Ben were surprised. They jumped back. + +The frog was angry. It jumped off the leaf and splashed into the water. + +"Oops!" Ben said. He looked sorry. + +"Sorry, frog!" Lily said. She looked sorry too. + +They watched the frog swim away under the bridge. + +They learned a lesson. They should not poke frogs. They should be nice to animals. + +They decided to leave the bridge and find something else to explore. They hoped the frog would forgive them. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to make a cake for Mom. Lily put on Mom's apron and Tom got the eggs and flour. They mixed everything in a big bowl. + +"Shake, shake, shake!" Lily said, shaking the bowl. "This is how you make a cake!" + +"No, no, no!" Tom said, grabbing the bowl. "You have to stir, stir, stir! Shaking will make a mess!" + +They pulled and tugged on the bowl. It slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. The bowl broke and the cake mix splashed everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Tom cried. "We broke the bowl and the cake! And Mom's apron is dirty!" + +They heard Mom coming. They hid under the table. Mom saw the mess and gasped. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. "Who did this?" + +Lily and Tom peeked out. They felt sorry and scared. + +"We did, Mom," Lily said. "We wanted to make a cake for you, but we broke the bowl and the cake. And your apron. We are sorry, Mom." + +Mom sighed. She was angry, but she also loved them. She knelt down and hugged them. + +"Thank you for wanting to make a cake for me, but you should have asked me first," Mom said. "Making a cake is not easy. You need to follow a recipe and use the right tools. And you need to be careful and clean. Shaking a bowl is not a good idea." + +"We know, Mom," Tom said. "We learned our lesson. Can we help you clean up?" + +"Yes, you can," Mom said. "And maybe later, we can make a cake together. A real cake. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Tom smiled. They said, "That sounds great, Mom. We love you, Mom." + +They got up and helped Mom clean up the mess. They threw away the broken bowl and the cake mix. They washed Mom's apron and the floor. They learned how to make a cake the right way. And they had a happy day. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big boot on the grass. The boot is brown and old. It has a hole in it. + +"Look, a boot!" Tim says. "Let's play with it." + +"What can we do with a boot?" Sam asks. + +"We can use it as a hat, or a boat, or a drum," Tim says. He puts the boot on his head. "See? I am a pirate!" + +Sam laughs. He takes the boot from Tim. "No, I am a pirate!" He puts the boot on his head. + +They both want the boot. They start to pull and tug. The boot is not useful. It is a problem. + +"Stop it!" a voice says. It is Mom. She comes to the park. She sees Tim and Sam. She sees the boot. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing with that boot?" Mom asks. "It is dirty and smelly. It is not a toy. It is trash. Throw it away." + +Tim and Sam look at each other. They feel silly. They drop the boot. They say sorry to Mom. + +Mom smiles. She hugs them. "It's okay. I know you were having fun. But next time, find something else to play with. Something clean and safe." + +Tim and Sam nod. They agree. They run to the slide. They take turns. They have fun. They forget about the boot. They are friends. They both win. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toys in the living room. Sam has a big truck and Ben has a small car. Sam thinks his truck is mighty and can do anything. Ben thinks his car is fast and can go anywhere. + +One day, their mom comes home with some news. She tells them that they are going to have a baby sister soon. She shows them a picture of the baby in her tummy. Sam and Ben look at the picture and have different feelings. + +Sam is happy and excited. He says, "Wow, a baby sister! I can be her big brother and teach her how to play with my truck. She will love my truck. It is mighty and can do anything." + +Ben is sad and jealous. He says, "No, a baby sister! I don't want her to play with my car. She will break it or lose it. My car is fast and can go anywhere. I don't want to share it with her." + +Mom sees that Ben is not happy. She hugs him and says, "Ben, I understand how you feel. You are used to being the youngest and having your own things. But having a baby sister can be fun and nice. You can be her big brother and show her how to play with your car. She will love your car. It is fast and can go anywhere." + +Ben thinks about what mom says. He looks at the picture again and sees a tiny nose and a tiny mouth. He wonders what she will look like and what she will sound like. He feels a little curious and a little warm. He says, "Maybe having a baby sister is not so bad. Maybe I can share my car with her sometimes. But only if she is careful and nice." + +Mom smiles and says, "That's very kind of you, Ben. I'm sure she will be careful and nice. And I'm sure you and Sam will be the best brothers ever. I love you both very much." + +Sam and Ben hug mom and say, "We love you too, mom. And we love our baby sister." They look at each other and smile. They think maybe having a baby sister will be fun and nice. They can't wait to meet her. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play games. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They decided to make it into a spaceship. They used crayons, stickers, and tape to decorate it. They were very excited to pretend to fly to the moon. + +They got inside the box and closed the lid. They made sounds like rockets and stars. They imagined they saw aliens and planets. They had a lot of fun. They did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +Their mom looked for them everywhere. She was worried. She could not find them in the house or in the yard. She asked the neighbors if they had seen them. They said no. She called the police. She was scared. + +The police came and searched for Ben and Sam. They checked the garage. They saw the big box. They opened it. They found Ben and Sam inside. They were hot and thirsty. They had no air. They were very sick. They had to go to the hospital. + +Ben and Sam learned a lesson. They should not play in closed spaces. They should listen to their mom. They should not spend too much time in their games. They should be careful and safe. They were sorry for their escape. They missed their mom. They wished they had eaten lunch. +Tom and Lily were playing in the yard. They liked to dig holes and find things. Sometimes they found rocks, sometimes they found worms, sometimes they found nothing. + +"Look, Tom, I found a tool!" Lily said, holding up a shiny metal thing. "It has a handle and a pointy end. Maybe it is for digging too." + +"Wow, that is a cool tool, Lily. Can I see it?" Tom asked, reaching out his hand. + +Lily gave him the tool. Tom felt the handle and the pointy end. He wondered what it was for. He tried to dig with it, but it did not work very well. He tried to hit a rock with it, but it made a loud noise. + +"Tom, be careful! You might break the tool. Or hurt yourself. Or make Mommy and Daddy angry." Lily said, worried. + +"Sorry, Lily. I just wanted to see what it can do. Maybe it is a hidden tool. Maybe it has a secret." Tom said, curious. + +He looked at the tool again. He saw a button on the handle. He pressed it. The pointy end popped out and made a hissing sound. Tom and Lily gasped. + +"What is that?" Lily asked, scared. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a snake tool. Maybe it can bite." Tom said, excited. + +He pointed the tool at a tree. He pressed the button again. The pointy end shot out and stuck in the tree. Tom and Lily laughed. + +"That is fun! Let me try!" Lily said, eager. + +She took the tool from Tom. She pointed it at a flower. She pressed the button. The pointy end shot out and hit the flower. The flower fell down. Lily and Tom frowned. + +"That is not fun. That is mean. You hurt the flower." Tom said, sad. + +"Sorry, Tom. I did not mean to hurt the flower. I just wanted to play." Lily said, sorry. + +They heard a voice from the house. + +"Tom, Lily, time for lunch!" Mommy called. + +"Okay, Mommy, we are coming!" Tom and Lily answered. + +They ran to the house. They left the tool in the yard. They forgot to take it with them. They did not know that the tool was a nail gun. They did not know that Daddy was looking for it. They did not know that they had delayed his work. They did not know that they had made a big mess. They did not know that they were in trouble. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a stream with water and stones. They wanted to cross the stream. + +"Let's pass the stream," Tom said. "We can hop on the stones." + +"OK," Lily said. "But be careful. The water is wet and cold." + +They took off their shoes and socks. They held hands and started to hop. They were having fun. + +But then they saw a duck. The duck was grumpy. It did not like the children. It quacked and flapped its wings. It tried to bite Tom's toes. + +"Ow!" Tom said. "Go away, duck! You are mean!" + +Lily was scared. She did not like the duck. She wanted to go back. + +"Tom, let's go back," she said. "The duck is angry. It will hurt us." + +But Tom was brave. He did not want to go back. He wanted to pass the stream. + +"No, Lily," he said. "We can do it. The duck is silly. It cannot stop us." + +He pulled Lily's hand and hopped faster. They passed the stream. They reached the other side. They were happy. + +They put on their shoes and socks. They waved at the duck. + +"Bye, duck!" they said. "We passed the stream. You did not stop us." + +The duck was still grumpy. It quacked and flapped its wings. It did not like the children. + +But Tom and Lily did not care. They ran and jumped and slid. They played in the park. They had fun. +Tom is a big dog who works at a school. He helps the staff and the kids. He likes to play, bark and run with them. He is a good dog and the staff are proud of him. + +But sometimes, Tom gets tired and needs to relax. He finds a quiet spot under a tree or on a soft rug. He closes his eyes and breathes slowly. He dreams of bones, balls and friends. + +One day, Tom sees a new kid at the school. He is small and shy. He does not talk or smile. He looks sad and scared. Tom wants to help him. He walks up to him and wags his tail. He licks his hand and nuzzles his face. He makes a soft sound and invites him to play. + +The kid looks at Tom and feels something warm in his heart. He reaches out and pets Tom's fur. He smiles and laughs. He follows Tom to the playground and joins the other kids. He makes new friends and has fun. + +Tom is happy and relaxed. He has done his job well. He knows the staff and the kid are proud of him. He is a good dog. +Tommy did not like haircuts. He liked his hair long and messy. He did not care if it was in his eyes or his mouth. He thought it made him look cool and fun. + +But his mom did not agree. She said his hair was too dirty and tangled. She said he needed a haircut to look neat and tidy. She said he would feel better and cooler with short hair. + +She took him to the barber shop. Tommy did not want to go. He cried and kicked and screamed. He said he hated haircuts. He said he wanted to keep his hair. + +The barber was a nice man. He had gray hair and a big smile. He tried to calm Tommy down. He said he would give him a nice haircut. He said he would be gentle and fast. He said he had a special toy for him after the haircut. + +But Tommy did not listen. He insisted on keeping his hair. He said no to the barber. He said no to his mom. He said no to the toy. He said no to everything. + +The barber was patient. He waited for Tommy to calm down. He tried to talk to him. He tried to show him pictures of other kids with short hair. He tried to make him laugh. + +But Tommy did not stop. He kept crying and kicking and screaming. He made a big fuss. He made a big mess. He made everyone unhappy. + +The barber was sad. He said he could not give Tommy a haircut. He said he was sorry. He said he had to let him go. + +Tommy's mom was angry. She said Tommy was naughty and rude. She said he wasted their time and money. She said he embarrassed her and the barber. She said he had to go home. + +Tommy was happy. He thought he won. He thought he kept his hair. He thought he was cool and fun. + +But he was wrong. He did not win. He lost. He lost his toy. He lost his mom's love. He lost his friends. He lost his respect. + +He learned a hard lesson. He learned that haircuts are not bad. He learned that crying and kicking and screaming are not good. He learned that listening and cooperating and being polite are better. + +He learned that sometimes he has to do things he does not like. He learned that sometimes he has to follow the rules. He learned that sometimes he has to respect others. + +He learned that being stubborn is not smart. He learned that being insist is not cool. He learned that being gray is not fun. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and fluffy. It has a bag in its mouth. + +"Look, a dog!" Anna says. "Can we pet it?" + +Ben is scared. He thinks the dog is mean. He says, "No, Anna, it might bite us. Let's go away." + +But Anna likes the dog. She thinks the dog is harmless. She says, "No, Ben, it is a nice dog. See, it is wagging its tail. It wants to play." + +Anna walks to the dog. The dog drops the bag and wags its tail more. Anna smiles and pets the dog. The dog licks her face. Anna laughs and hugs the dog. + +Ben sees that the dog is harmless. He is not scared anymore. He walks to the dog too. He pets the dog and says, "Sorry, dog, I was wrong. You are a nice dog." + +The dog is happy. It has two new friends. It gives them the bag. The bag has a ball inside. Anna and Ben say, "Thank you, dog!" They play with the dog and the ball. They have fun in the park. +Sara was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had many toys in her cabinet, but she wanted more. She saw a big box on the shelf that said "New Toys". She wanted to open it and see what was inside. + +She climbed on a chair and reached for the box. But the box was too heavy and too far. She struggled to pull it down, but she could not. She tried harder and harder, but she only made the box shake and wobble. She did not listen to her mom, who told her to stop and be careful. + +Suddenly, the box fell down and hit Sara on the head. It hurt a lot and made a loud noise. Sara cried and cried. Her mom came and hugged her. She checked her head and said, "You are lucky, Sara. You only have a small bump. But you could have been hurt badly. Why did you do that?" + +Sara sniffed and said, "I wanted to see the new toys. I was curious." + +Her mom said, "I understand, Sara. But you should not take things that are not yours. And you should not climb on the shelf. It is dangerous. The new toys are for your cousin, who is coming to visit tomorrow. He has no toys at home, because he is poor. We wanted to surprise him and make him happy. How do you think he would feel if he saw the box broken and the toys scattered?" + +Sara felt sorry and ashamed. She said, "I am sorry, mom. I did not know. I was selfish and greedy. I have many toys, but I wanted more. I did not think about my cousin. I was grumpy and naughty." + +Her mom said, "It is okay, Sara. I forgive you. But you have to learn to be happy with what you have, and to share with others. And you have to listen to me, and obey the rules. They are for your own good. Can you do that?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I can do that. I love you, mom. And I love my cousin. Can I help you fix the box and the toys?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Sara. You are a good girl. I love you too. Come on, let's go and do it together." +Anna and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat pizza for lunch. Mom said they could help her make pizza at home. + +Mom gave them some dough and a big spoon. She showed them how to spread tomato sauce on the dough. Then she gave them some cheese and some brown meat. They sprinkled cheese and meat on the sauce. Mom put the pizza in the oven. + +They waited for the pizza to be ready. They smelled the yummy cheese and meat. They heard the oven beep. Mom took out the pizza and cut it into slices. + +"Here you go, Anna and Ben. Be careful, it's hot," Mom said. + +"Thank you, Mom. It looks so good," Anna said. + +"Can I have the big slice, please?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, Ben. But you have to share with Anna, okay?" Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom. I will share with Anna," Ben said. + +They ate the pizza and enjoyed it very much. They thanked Mom for the lunch. They were happy and full. +Jill and Jack liked to play hockey with their friends. They had a big hockey stick and a small ball. They would hit the ball with the stick and try to score in the net. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, Jill and Jack saw a new kid in the park. He had a different hockey stick and a different ball. His stick was curved and his ball was flat. He said his name was Sam and he came from another country. He asked if he could play with them. + +Jill and Jack were curious. They said yes, but they did not know how to play with his stick and ball. They tried to hit his ball with their stick, but it was hard. They missed a lot. Sam laughed and said they were doing it wrong. He said his stick and ball were better than theirs. He said he could score with his stick and ball easily. + +Jill and Jack felt sad and angry. They did not like Sam. They said he was mean and rude. They said they did not want to play with him anymore. They took their stick and ball and left. + +Sam was left alone. He felt sorry and lonely. He realized he had been too proud and boastful. He wished he had been nicer and more respectful. He wished he had learned from Jill and Jack and shared his stick and ball with them. + +He saw Jill and Jack playing with their friends again. They looked happy and friendly. He decided to go and apologize. He said he was sorry for being mean and rude. He said he wanted to be their friend. He said he wanted to try their stick and ball and teach them his stick and ball. + +Jill and Jack were surprised. They saw that Sam was sincere and humble. They forgave him and welcomed him. They said they wanted to be his friend too. They said they wanted to learn from him and share with him. + +They played together with both sticks and balls. They had more fun than before. They learned new skills and tricks. They scored more goals. They cheered and clapped for each other. + +They realized that being different was not bad. It was unique and special. They realized that being friendly and respectful was good. It made them happy and united. They realized that playing hockey was not just about winning. It was about having fun and making friends. + +The end. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They waited for spring to come, because spring was their favorite year time. In spring, they could see flowers, birds, and bugs. They could also make art with things they found, like leaves, sticks, and stones. They were very creative. + +One day, they went to the park with their mom. They saw a big tree with pink flowers. They wanted to pick some flowers to make a crown and a necklace. But their mom said no. She said the flowers were for the tree and the bees, not for them. She said they could look, but not touch. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They wanted to have the flowers. They thought their mom was not fair. They decided to wait until their mom was not looking, and then spring to the tree and grab some flowers. They thought they were very clever. + +But when they got to the tree, they saw something else. A big, angry dog was barking at them. It did not like them near the tree. It wanted to protect the flowers. It showed its teeth and growled. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not want to be bitten by the dog. They ran back to their mom and hugged her. They said they were sorry for trying to take the flowers. They said they learned their lesson. + +Their mom was glad they were safe. She said she forgave them, but they had to be more careful and respectful. She said they could still make art with other things, like grass, feathers, and shells. She said they were still very creative. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big rocket on the grass. It was tall and shiny and had a pointy nose. + +"Wow, look at that rocket!" Tom said. "Can we go and touch it?" + +"Maybe," Lily said. "But be careful. It might fly away." + +They ran to the rocket and touched it. It was cold and smooth. They saw a button on the side. It had a picture of a star. + +"What does this button do?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe it makes the rocket go to the stars." + +Tom wanted to see the stars. He pushed the button. The rocket made a loud noise. It started to shake and smoke. + +"Tom, what did you do?" Lily said. "The rocket is going to fly!" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They ran away from the rocket. They screamed for help. + +"Help, help, the rocket is flying!" they screamed. + +A man heard them. He was wearing a blue suit and a helmet. He had a badge that said "NASA". + +"Hey, kids, don't scream!" he said. "That's my rocket. I was testing it for a space mission. You pushed the launch button. But don't worry, it won't fly very far. It will come back soon." + +He showed them a remote control. He pressed a button. The rocket stopped shaking and smoking. It landed on the grass. + +"See, it's safe now," he said. "But please don't touch it again. It's very expensive and dangerous. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were sorry for touching the rocket. They said sorry to the man. + +"It's okay, kids," he said. "You were curious. But next time, ask before you touch something. And don't scream. Screaming doesn't help. It only makes things worse." + +Tom and Lily learned their lesson. They thanked the man and went back to playing. They decided to play with something else. They didn't want to touch the rocket again. +Anna and Ben love to play chess. They have a big chess board with black and white pieces. They take turns to move the pieces and try to catch the king. Anna is very good at chess. She knows how to make smart moves and trap Ben's pieces. Ben is not so good at chess. He often makes mistakes and loses his pieces. He gets angry and sad when he plays with Anna. + +One day, they are playing chess in Anna's room. Anna is winning again. She has caught many of Ben's pieces and is close to catching his king. Ben is very angry and sad. He does not want to play anymore. He says to Anna, "You are not fair! You always win! You never let me win! I hate chess!" + +Anna is surprised and hurt. She says to Ben, "I am fair! I play by the rules! You can win if you try harder and learn from your mistakes! I love chess! It is fun and clever!" + +Ben does not listen to Anna. He is too angry and sad. He stands up and kicks the chess board. The pieces fly everywhere and make a big mess. Anna's room is not tidy anymore. Anna is shocked and angry. She says to Ben, "You are not nice! You are rude and mean! You broke my chess board! You made a big mess! I hate you!" + +Ben does not care. He runs out of Anna's room and slams the door. He does not say sorry. He does not look back. He leaves Anna alone with her broken chess board and her big mess. Anna cries and cries. She does not understand why Ben did that. She does not know how to fix her chess board and her big mess. She does not know how to fix her friendship with Ben. She feels very sad and lonely. She does not love chess anymore. +Tom has a new friend. His friend is a parrot. The parrot can talk. He says hello and bye and Tom's name. Tom likes the parrot a lot. He brings the parrot to his room and plays with him. + +But Tom's mom does not like the parrot. She says the parrot is too loud and messy. She says the parrot cannot stay in the house. She says Tom has to bring the parrot back to the pet shop. + +Tom is sad and angry. He does not want to bring the parrot back. He loves the parrot. He says to his mom, "No, mom, no! The parrot is my friend. He is not loud and messy. He is smart and funny. Please, mom, please, let me keep the parrot!" + +His mom shakes her head. She says, "Sorry, Tom, sorry. The parrot is not a good pet for you. He needs a big cage and a lot of food and water. He needs other parrots to talk to. He is not happy here. You have to bring the parrot back. It is clear." + +Tom cries and hugs the parrot. The parrot says, "Don't cry, Tom, don't cry. I like you, Tom. You are a good boy. But your mom is right. I need a better home. You have to bring me back. It is clear." + +Tom wipes his tears and nods. He says, "OK, parrot, OK. I will bring you back. But I will miss you, parrot. You are my friend. I will never forget you, parrot." + +The parrot says, "I will miss you, too, Tom. You are my friend. I will never forget you, too, Tom. Goodbye, Tom. Goodbye." + +Tom brings the parrot back to the pet shop. He says goodbye to the parrot and the parrot says goodbye to him. Tom walks away with his mom. He feels sad, but he knows he did the right thing. He hopes the parrot will find a new friend and a new home. He hopes the parrot will be happy. He hopes he will see the parrot again someday. +Ben and Mia were enthusiastic to go camping with their dad. They helped him pack the car with their sleeping bags, snacks and toys. They also brought a big book of animals that they wanted to see in the forest. + +When they arrived at the campsite, they saw a lot of other tents and people. Dad found a nice spot to set up their tent. He asked Ben and Mia to help him with the poles and the pegs. They worked together and soon their tent was ready. + +"Wow, our tent is so cozy and colorful!" Mia said, looking inside. + +"Yes, and look, I brought something special for us," Ben said, taking out a small printer from his backpack. "We can print pictures of the animals we see and make a scrapbook!" + +"That's a great idea, Ben!" Mia said, clapping her hands. "Let's go explore the forest and find some animals!" + +They put on their hats and boots and followed dad to the forest. They saw squirrels, birds, rabbits and even a deer. They took turns to use the printer and print the pictures. They were very happy and excited. + +They returned to their tent and stuck the pictures on a big sheet of paper. They wrote the names of the animals with crayons. They showed their scrapbook to dad, who praised them for their creativity and curiosity. + +"You two are amazing campers," dad said, hugging them. "I'm so proud of you. Now, let's have some dinner and then we can read the book of animals together." + +Ben and Mia nodded and smiled. They loved camping with their dad and their printer. They had a lot of fun and learned a lot of new things. They couldn't wait for the next adventure. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park every evening. They had a big red ball that they could roll, bounce, and kick. Sometimes they shared the ball, and sometimes they fought over it. + +One evening, Sara had the ball and Ben wanted it. He asked Sara to give him a turn, but Sara said no. She said it was her ball and she could play with it as long as she wanted. Ben felt angry and sad. He waited for Sara to look away, and then he ran to her and pushed her hard. Sara fell down and dropped the ball. Ben grabbed the ball and ran away. + +Sara cried and got up. She had a scratch on her knee and a bump on her head. She looked for Ben, but he was nowhere to be seen. She felt lonely and hurt. She wished Ben would come back and say sorry. + +Ben ran to the other side of the park, where he saw a group of kids playing with a swing. He wanted to join them, but they said no. They said he was a mean boy who pushed his sister. They said they did not want to play with him. Ben felt ashamed and scared. He wished Sara would come and help him. + +Sara and Ben both learned a lesson that evening. They learned that pushing was not nice, and that sharing was generous. They learned that they loved each other, and that they needed each other. They found each other and hugged and said sorry. They decided to play with the ball together, and to let the other kids join them. They had fun and made new friends. They were happy and grateful. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy alligator in the garden. They liked to make it snap and roar and chase the birds. But one day, the alligator broke. Its tail fell off and its mouth would not close. Lily and Ben were very sad. + +They ran to their dad and showed him the alligator. "Dad, can you repair our alligator?" they asked. "It is broken and we love it so much." + +Dad looked at the alligator and smiled. "Don't worry, my little ones. I can fix it for you. It is not a big problem. Let me get my tools and some glue." + +He took the alligator and the tail to his workshop. Lily and Ben followed him and watched him work. He put some glue on the tail and stuck it back to the alligator. Then he fixed the mouth with a screwdriver and a wire. He tested the alligator and it snapped and roared again. + +"Here you go, kids. Your alligator is as good as new. You can play with it again. But be careful not to break it again. It is a poor alligator and it needs your love." + +Lily and Ben hugged their dad and thanked him. They took their alligator and ran back to the garden. They were very happy and played with it all day. They promised to take good care of their alligator and never let it break again. +Lily and Tom were playing in the yard. They saw a rope hanging from a big tree. They wanted to swing on the rope like monkeys. + +"Can we swing on the rope, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"No, you can't. The rope is not safe. It might break and you might fall and get hurt. Go play with something else," Mom said. + +But Lily and Tom did not listen to Mom. They waited until Mom went inside the house. Then they ran to the rope and grabbed it. They took turns swinging on the rope, laughing and shouting. + +"Look at me, I'm a monkey!" Tom said. + +"Me too, me too!" Lily said. + +They swung higher and higher, until the rope snapped. Lily and Tom fell to the ground with a thud. They cried out in pain. They had scratches and bruises all over their bodies. They were very messy. + +Mom heard their cries and came out of the house. She saw them lying on the ground, covered in dirt and blood. She was very angry and sad. + +"What did you do? I told you not to swing on the rope. Why didn't you listen to me?" Mom said. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry and scared. They knew they had been bad. They wished they had obeyed Mom. They learned their lesson the hard way. +Anna and Ben like to play on the beach. They gather sand and shells and stones. They want to make a big castle with a tower and a flag. + +"Look, Anna, I found a white shell. It can be the flag for our castle," Ben says. + +"Wow, Ben, that is a pretty shell. Let me see," Anna says. She takes the shell from Ben and puts it on top of the tower. + +"Anna, no, give it back. That is my shell. I found it first," Ben says. He tries to grab the shell from Anna, but she holds it tight. + +"Ben, stop. It is our castle. We can share the shell. It is nice to share," Anna says. She does not want to fight with Ben. + +"Sorry, Anna. You are right. It is nice to share. Can we both hold the shell?" Ben says. He feels bad for being mean to Anna. + +"OK, Ben. We can both hold the shell. And we can both be proud of our castle. It is the best castle on the beach," Anna says. She smiles at Ben and gives him a hug. + +They hold the shell together and look at their castle. It is big and white and has a tower and a flag. They are happy. They like to play on the beach. They like to gather sand and shells and stones. They like to make castles. They like to share. They are friends. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside with their dog, Max. Max is a big, brown dog. He is very friendly and likes to run and jump. + +One day, Anna and Ben decide to go to the park with Max. They take a ball and a rope. They throw the ball and Max chases it. They tug the rope and Max pulls it. They have a lot of fun. + +They see an elderly lady sitting on a bench. She has a small, white dog on her lap. The dog is wearing a pink bow. The lady smiles at them. + +"Hello, children. What a lovely day. What is your dog's name?" she asks. + +"His name is Max. He is very strong and fast. He likes to exercise," Anna says. + +"He is very handsome. My dog's name is Lily. She is very old and slow. She likes to chew," the lady says. + +"She is very cute. Can we pet her?" Ben asks. + +"Of course. She likes to be petted. But be gentle. She has no teeth," the lady says. + +Anna and Ben pet Lily softly. She licks their hands. Max sniffs her. He wags his tail. + +"Can we play with you?" Anna asks. + +"Sure. Why don't you throw the ball and see if Lily can catch it?" the lady says. + +Anna and Ben throw the ball gently. Lily tries to catch it. She misses it. She runs after it. She picks it up with her gums. She brings it back. She drops it on the lady's lap. She wags her tail. + +"Good girl, Lily. You did it. You are very smart," the lady says. + +Anna and Ben clap their hands. They praise Lily. They play with her and Max for a while. They have a lot of fun. + +The end. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys on the carpet. They liked the carpet because it was soft and had many colors. They had dolls, cars, blocks and books. They made a lot of noise and had fun. + +But their mom was not happy. She was working on her laptop in the kitchen. She had a lot of work to do and needed quiet. She told Lily and Tom to stop playing and remain still. She said she would be back soon and they had to be good. + +Lily and Tom did not listen. They kept playing and making noise. They did not care about mom's work. They thought it was boring. They wanted to have more fun. They started to throw their toys around. They did not see the carpet. + +One of the toys hit the carpet. It was a sharp toy. It made a big hole in the carpet. The carpet was ruined. It was not beautiful anymore. It was ugly and torn. + +Mom came back and saw the hole. She was very angry. She yelled at Lily and Tom. She said they were naughty and careless. She said they had to pay for the carpet. She said they had no more toys. She took away all their toys and put them in a box. She said they had to stay in their room and think about what they did. + +Lily and Tom were sad and scared. They had no toys and no carpet. They had no fun and no mom. They cried and hugged each other. They wished they had listened to mom. They wished they had remained still. They wished they had a beautiful carpet. + +Lily was a little girl who loved to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a doll named Anna. Lily took Anna everywhere she went, and talked to her like a friend. + +One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to visit her grandma. Lily was happy, because she loved her grandma. She packed her bag with some clothes and snacks, and also put Anna in it. She wanted to show her grandma her doll. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, Lily ran to hug her. Grandma was very happy to see Lily, and gave her a big present. Lily opened it, and saw a beautiful dress for Anna. It was pink and sparkly, and had a bow on it. Lily was very grateful, and thanked grandma. She put the dress on Anna, and said she looked like a princess. + +Lily and grandma had a lot of fun together. They baked cookies, read stories, and played games. Lily showed grandma how Anna could dance and sing. Grandma smiled and clapped her hands. + +When it was time to go home, Lily hugged grandma and said goodbye. She grabbed her bag, and followed her mom to the car. But she forgot something. She forgot to take Anna with her. She left her on the couch, next to grandma. + +Lily did not notice until they were halfway home. She looked in her bag, and saw that Anna was not there. She felt very sad, and started to cry. She told her mom that she left Anna at grandma's house. Her mom said they could not go back now, because it was too far. She said they would call grandma, and ask her to keep Anna safe until they could visit again. + +Lily felt a little better, but still missed Anna. She wondered if Anna was lonely, or scared, or angry. She wished she had not left her behind. She learned a lesson. She learned to be more careful with her things, and not to take them for granted. She hoped Anna would forgive her, and still be her friend. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a large dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. Lily and Tom want to pet the dog. + +"Can we touch the dog?" Lily asks Tom. + +"I don't know," Tom says. "Maybe we should ask the owner first." + +They look around and see a man sitting on a bench. He has a book in his hand. He is the owner of the dog. + +"Excuse me, sir," Tom says. "Can we pet your dog?" + +The man looks up and smiles. He sees Lily and Tom. + +"Sure, you can," he says. "But you have to be gentle and calm. My dog is friendly, but he is also shy. He doesn't like loud noises or sudden movements. Do you know how to pet a dog?" + +Lily and Tom shake their heads. They have never petted a dog before. + +"Let me teach you," the man says. He puts his book down and walks to the dog. He holds out his hand and lets the dog sniff it. Then he strokes the dog's head and back softly. The dog wags his tail and licks the man's hand. + +"See, this is how you pet a dog," the man says. "You have to let him smell your hand first, and then touch him gently. Do you want to try?" + +Lily and Tom nod. They follow the man's example and hold out their hands. The dog sniffs their hands and lets them pet him. He seems happy and relaxed. Lily and Tom feel happy too. They thank the man and the dog. + +"You're welcome," the man says. "You are very polite and kind. You have learned how to pet a dog well. I hope you enjoy playing with him." + +Lily and Tom learn a new skill and make a new friend. They also learn to respect animals and ask for permission. They have fun in the park. +Lily liked to record her voice with her toy phone. She would say funny things and then listen to them. She thought it was fun to hear herself talk. + +One day, she found a gray phone in her mom's room. It looked like her toy phone, but bigger and heavier. Lily wanted to try it. She picked it up and pressed the red button. + +"Hello, hello, this is Lily. I am a big girl. I can record my voice with this phone. Do you like my voice?" she said into the phone. + +She pressed the red button again and waited for her voice to come back. But nothing happened. She pressed the button again and again, but still nothing. + +She felt sad and angry. Why did the gray phone not work like her toy phone? She threw the phone on the bed and started to cry. + +Mom heard the noise and came into the room. She saw Lily crying and the gray phone on the bed. She knew what happened. + +"Oh, Lily, I'm sorry. This is not a regular phone. This is a special phone that I use for work. It does not record your voice. It only sends messages to other people. You can't play with it. It's not a toy." she said. + +She picked up the phone and checked if it was still working. She saw that Lily had sent a message to her boss. She felt embarrassed and worried. + +She hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, honey. You didn't know. But you have to ask me before you touch my things. And you have to be careful with them. They are not for fun. They are for important things." + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I won't touch your phone again. Can I play with my toy phone?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But first, let me call my boss and explain what happened. Maybe he will think your voice is funny too." +Tom and Mia were playing in the pool with their dad. They liked to splash and swim and have fun. Dad had a big mug with water and ice. He drank from it when he was hot. + +"Can I have some water, dad?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, here you go," dad said and gave him the mug. Tom drank some water and felt cool. + +"Can I have some water, too?" Mia asked. + +"Of course, here you go," dad said and gave her the mug. Mia drank some water and felt cool. + +Then dad had an idea. He said, "Do you want to play a game?" + +"Yes, yes, what game?" Tom and Mia said. + +Dad said, "I will hide the mug under the water and you have to find it. You can dive and look for it. But be careful, there might be some unknown things under the water." + +"What kind of things?" Tom and Mia asked. + +Dad said, "Maybe some fish, or some rocks, or some bubbles. You never know. Are you ready?" + +"Yes, yes, we are ready," Tom and Mia said. + +Dad said, "Okay, close your eyes and count to ten. Then you can dive and look for the mug." + +Tom and Mia closed their eyes and counted. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!" + +They opened their eyes and saw dad smiling. He had the mug in his hand. He said, "Oops, I forgot to hide it. Sorry, let's try again." + +Tom and Mia laughed. They said, "Dad, you are silly. We love you." + +They hugged dad and then they played the game. They dived and looked for the mug. They saw some fish, and some rocks, and some bubbles. They had a lot of fun. They did not find any unknown things. They were happy. + +Lily was a dancer. She loved to dance and spin and jump. She had a big show today. She was very excited. + +But Lily was also selfish. She did not want to share her toys or her snacks with her friends. She wanted to keep them all for herself. She thought she was the best dancer and did not need anyone else. + +When Lily got to the show, she saw a new girl. Her name was Mia. Mia was also a dancer. She was very pretty and friendly. She smiled at Lily and said hello. + +"Hello," Lily said back. But she did not smile. She felt jealous of Mia. She thought Mia wanted to take her place. + +The show started. Lily and Mia had to dance together. They had to hold hands and twirl. But Lily did not want to hold Mia's hand. She pulled it away and danced by herself. She wanted to show everyone how good she was. + +But Lily made a mistake. She tripped and fell. She hurt her knee and started to cry. She felt embarrassed and sad. + +Mia saw Lily crying. She felt sorry for her. She ran to her and helped her up. She said, "Are you okay? I'm sorry you fell. It was an accident. Don't cry." + +Lily looked at Mia. She saw Mia's kind eyes and heard Mia's sweet voice. She realized Mia was not her enemy. She was her friend. She felt ashamed of being selfish and mean. She said, "I'm sorry, Mia. I was selfish. I did not want to share with you. I was jealous of you. Can you forgive me?" + +Mia smiled and hugged Lily. She said, "Of course I can forgive you. We all make mistakes. We can be friends and dance together. You are a good dancer. I like you." + +Lily smiled and hugged Mia back. She said, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good dancer too. I like you too. We are friends." + +They held hands and danced together. They had fun and made everyone happy. They learned to share and not be selfish. They learned to forgive and be kind. + + + +Tommy loved to play with his toy trumpet. He liked to make loud noises and pretend he was in a band. One day, he saw his elderly neighbor, Mr. Lee, sitting on his porch. Mr. Lee had a real trumpet that he used to play when he was young. + +"Hello, Mr. Lee!" Tommy said. "Can I see your trumpet?" + +"Sure, Tommy, you can see it, but be careful. It's very old and precious," Mr. Lee said. He handed Tommy his trumpet and smiled. + +Tommy held the trumpet and felt its weight and shape. He wanted to try to blow it, but he was afraid he might break it. He looked at Mr. Lee and asked, "How do you play it, Mr. Lee?" + +"Well, Tommy, you have to put your lips together and blow air into this part here," Mr. Lee said, pointing to the mouthpiece. "Then you have to press these buttons here to make different sounds. Do you want to try?" + +Tommy nodded and put the trumpet to his lips. He blew as hard as he could, but no sound came out. He tried again, but still nothing. He felt frustrated and sad. + +"Don't worry, Tommy, it's not easy to play the trumpet. You have to practice a lot and learn how to use your breath and your fingers. Maybe when you are older, you can learn to play the trumpet," Mr. Lee said, gently taking the trumpet back from Tommy. + +"Thank you, Mr. Lee, for letting me see your trumpet. I'm sorry I couldn't play it," Tommy said. + +"That's okay, Tommy, you are very polite and curious. Maybe you can play with me some other time. Do you want to help me soak my trumpet?" Mr. Lee asked. + +"Soak your trumpet? Why do you soak your trumpet, Mr. Lee?" Tommy asked. + +"Well, Tommy, sometimes the trumpet gets dirty and sticky inside, so I have to soak it in warm water and soap to clean it. It makes it sound better and last longer. Do you want to help me?" Mr. Lee asked. + +"Yes, please, Mr. Lee, I want to help you soak your trumpet. That sounds like fun!" Tommy said. + +"Okay, then, let's go inside and get a big bowl and some water and soap. Come on, Tommy, let's go soak my trumpet!" Mr. Lee said. + +Tommy followed Mr. Lee inside his house, holding his hand. He was happy to spend time with his elderly neighbor and learn more about his trumpet. He hoped that one day, he would be able to play it too. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for insects and make friends with them. They saw a ladybug, a butterfly, and a worm. They were very happy. + +Then they saw something enormous. It was a big green insect with long legs and wings. It was a grasshopper. Anna and Ben were curious. They wanted to touch it. + +"Hello, grasshopper," Anna said. "Can we play with you?" + +The grasshopper did not answer. It jumped away. Anna and Ben followed it. They ran and ran. They were having fun. + +But then the grasshopper jumped on Ben's face. Ben was scared. He screamed. He tried to get the grasshopper off. The grasshopper tickled his nose and ears. + +"Help, Anna, help!" Ben cried. + +Anna ran to Ben. She saw the grasshopper on his face. She was brave. She grabbed the grasshopper and threw it away. Then she wiped Ben's face with her hand. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, thank you, Anna," Ben said. "You are a good sister. I don't like grasshoppers. They are too big and scary." + +"Me neither," Anna said. "Let's go back to the ladybug. She is nice and small and pretty." + +They hugged each other and walked back to the ladybug. They forgot about the grasshopper. They were happy again. + +Mia and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and eat snacks. But sometimes they tease each other and make each other mad. + +One day, Mia and Ben are having yogurt with spoons. Mia finishes her yogurt first and sees that Ben still has some left. She wants more yogurt, so she takes Ben's spoon and runs away. + +"Hey, give me back my spoon!" Ben shouts. He chases Mia around the kitchen. "That's not fair! That's my yogurt!" + +Mia laughs and sticks out her tongue. She teases Ben and says, "Too slow, too slow! I have your spoon and your yogurt!" + +Ben is angry and sad. He wants his spoon and his yogurt back. He tries to catch Mia, but she is too fast. He starts to cry. + +Mom hears Ben crying and comes to the kitchen. She sees Mia and Ben running and yelling. She asks them what is wrong. + +"Mia took my spoon and my yogurt!" Ben sobs. "She teases me and won't give them back!" + +Mom looks at Mia and frowns. She tells Mia to stop teasing Ben and to give him back his spoon and his yogurt. She says, "That's not nice, Mia. You have to share and be kind to your brother. How would you feel if he did that to you?" + +Mia feels sorry for Ben. She sees that he is crying and that he is hungry. She realizes that she was mean to him. She gives him back his spoon and his yogurt. She says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was just playing. Here, you can have your spoon and your yogurt. Do you want some of mine too?" + +Ben wipes his tears and smiles. He says, "Thank you, Mia. I'm sorry I chased you. You can have some of my yogurt too. Do you want to play with me after we finish?" + +Mia nods and hugs Ben. She says, "Yes, I want to play with you. You are my brother and I love you." + +Mom smiles and hugs them both. She says, "That's fine, Mia and Ben. I'm glad you made up. You are good twins and I love you too." +Once upon a time, a pretty bird named Bella lived in a big tree. She loved to spread her wings and fly high in the sky. One day, she saw a little mouse named Max caught in a trap. Max was so sad and wanted to escape. + +Bella said, "Don't worry, Max! I will help you escape!" She flew down and tried to open the trap with her beak. But the trap was too strong. Bella felt sad and thought, "I need to find another way to help Max." + +Bella saw a big rock near the trap. She had an idea. "Maybe I can use the rock to break the trap!" She pushed the rock with her wings, and it rolled towards the trap. With a loud noise, the rock hit the trap and broke it open. + +Max was free! He thanked Bella and said, "You are a true friend! You helped me escape!" Bella felt happy that she could help her new friend. They played together all day and became best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a big market. In the market, many people were buying and selling things. There was a little girl named Amy who went to the market with her mom. They wanted to buy some food for their house. + +In the market, there was a man who was very rude. He did not say "please" or "thank you" to anyone. He was not nice to the people in the market. Amy saw the rude man and did not like how he acted. She told her mom, "I don't want to be like the rude man." + +Amy's mom needed to measure some rice to buy. She asked Amy to help her. Amy took a cup and filled it with rice. She measured it very carefully. Then, they went to pay for the rice. The rude man was there too, but Amy and her mom were very nice to everyone. They said "please" and "thank you" and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a silly king who loved to play. One day, the king called his friend, the wise owl, to talk. + +"Owl," said the king, "I want to make a big war with the other animals. I think it will be fun." + +The wise owl thought for a moment and then said, "I do not recommend a war, my king. Wars are not fun. They can hurt others. Let us find another way to have fun." + +The king listened to the wise owl and decided to have a big party instead. All the animals came to the party, and they had a great time. They played games, ate yummy food, and danced all night. The king was happy that he listened to the wise owl, and they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim saw a big puddle outside his house. He wanted to play in it. He put on his boots and jumped in. The puddle was deep and fun. Tim laughed and splashed in the water. + +Tim's mom came out and saw him playing. She looked guilty because she forgot to tell him not to play in the puddle. She said, "Tim, I am sorry I didn't tell you, but you should not play in the puddle. It is dirty." + +Tim felt sad, but he understood. He wanted to remember the fun he had in the puddle. So, he asked his mom to record him playing in the puddle with her phone. She said, "Okay, but just this one time." + +Tim jumped and splashed one more time. His mom recorded him and they both laughed. After that, Tim promised not to play in the puddle again. They went inside, and Tim watched the video of him playing in the puddle. It made him happy. +One day, a big cow named Bob and a little bird named Tim were in a field. They liked to eat grass together. Bob was a serious cow, but Tim was a funny bird. They were best friends. + +One day, Tim said to Bob, "Let's feed each other grass!" Bob agreed, and they started to feed each other. Bob held the grass in his mouth and gave it to Tim. Tim took some grass in his beak and gave it to Bob. They laughed and had fun. + +As they were feeding each other, a little girl named Amy saw them. She giggled and clapped her hands. "You two are so funny!" she said. Bob and Tim smiled at Amy. They were happy to make a new friend. From that day on, they all played together in the field, feeding each other grass and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a nice cat. The cat was blue. The blue cat had a big dream. The cat wanted to succeed in catching a red ball. + +One day, the blue cat saw the red ball on top of a hill. The cat tried to jump up to get the ball. But the cat did not succeed. The cat was sad. + +The next day, the blue cat tried again. This time, the cat ran fast up the hill. The cat jumped high and caught the red ball. The blue cat was happy. The cat succeeded and had a nice day playing with the red ball. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tom. Tom lived in a small house near the land with many trees. He loved to walk and play in the land every day. + +One sunny day, while Tom was walking, he met a little bird. The bird looked sad, so Tom asked, "Why are you sad, little bird?" The bird said, "I can't find my friend. Can you help me, please?" + +Tom wanted to help the sad bird, so he said, "Yes, I will help you find your friend." The bird was happy and tried to explain where her friend was. "My friend is near the big tree, close to the water," said the bird. + +Tom and the bird walked and looked for the big tree. They found the big tree near the water, and there was the bird's friend. The two birds were very happy to see each other. Tom was happy too because he helped his new friends. From that day on, Tom and the birds played together in the land every day. +One day, a girl named Lily wanted to write a letter to her friend. She sat at the table and wrote the letter. She was very happy with what she wrote. + +Lily's mom was baking cookies in the oven. The cookies smelled very good. Lily wanted to eat the cookies, but her mom said, "Wait until they are done, Lily." + +Lily thought it was not fair that she had to wait. She was hungry and wanted a cookie now. She asked her mom, "Can I please have just one cookie now?" + +Her mom thought about it and said, "Okay, you can have one cookie, but you must wait for the rest." Lily was happy and ate her cookie. She learned that sometimes it is okay to wait. +One day, a boy named Tom went to the park. It was a hot day, so he brought a bottle of cold water with him. When he arrived at the park, he saw his friend, Sue, sitting under a tree. + +"Hi, Sue!" said Tom. "It's so hot today!" + +Sue smiled and said, "Yes, it is very hot. I wish I had some cold water." + +Tom was a nice boy, so he gave Sue his bottle of cold water. Sue was very happy and said, "Thank you, Tom!" + +They played together all day at the park. When it was time to go home, Tom and Sue said goodbye. Tom walked home, feeling happy that he had helped his friend on a hot day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a very interesting shoe. It was big and red. She loved her shoe very much. One day, Sue could not find her shoe. She was very sad. + +Sue asked her friend Tom, "Did you bring my shoe?" Tom said, "No, I did not bring your shoe." Sue looked everywhere for her shoe, but she could not find it. She asked her mom and dad, but they did not know where the shoe was. + +Finally, Sue found her shoe under her bed. She was so happy! She put on her interesting shoe and played with Tom. They had so much fun together. From that day on, Sue always put her shoe in a safe place. +One day, a funny dog named Max went for a walk. He saw a pole in the park. Max ran to the pole and started to shake it. + +Max shook the pole so much that a big bird flew out of a tree. The bird was scared and flew away. Max felt bad, so he stopped shaking the pole. + +Max decided to play with his ball instead. He had a lot of fun playing in the park. He knew it was better to play with his ball than shake the pole. And Max and the bird became friends. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park with his dad. Tim saw a big, rare butterfly. He wanted to catch it. "Daddy, I want to catch the butterfly!" he said. His dad smiled and said, "Okay, let's try." + +Tim and his dad tried to catch the butterfly. It was hard work. They ran and jumped, but the butterfly was fast. Tim did not give up. He wanted to catch the rare butterfly. + +At last, Tim caught the butterfly. He was very happy. "Daddy, I did it! I caught the rare butterfly!" His dad was proud of him. They let the butterfly go, and it flew away. Tim and his dad went home, tired but happy from their fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a kind queen. She lived in a big castle. Every day, she would rise with the sun. + +One day, a small mouse came into the castle. The queen was scared. She called her friend, the cat, to help her. + +The cat chased the mouse away. The queen was happy. She gave the cat a big hug. They played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a small garden where she planted flowers. One day, she saw a new flower start to bloom. It was a very pretty flower. Mia was very happy. + +Mia went to show her friend, Tim. "Look at my flower!" she said. But Tim didn't think it was pretty. He thought it was a terrible image. This made Mia sad. She didn't know why Tim didn't like her flower. + +Mia and Tim talked about the flower. They found out that Tim didn't like the color of the flower. Mia liked the color, but Tim didn't. They decided that it was okay to like different things. They stayed friends and played together in the garden. And Mia's flower kept blooming, making her happy. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a girl named True. True had a big toy box full of fun toys. One day, she found a new toy in her box. It was a small, red wagon. True was very happy with her new toy. + +True wanted to share her new toy with her friend Sam. She went to Sam's house and said, "Look, Sam! I have a new toy. Let's play together." Sam was excited too. They both started to pull the red wagon around the yard, taking turns. They had a lot of fun playing with the wagon. + +As they played, True and Sam found a big, shiny coin near the tree. They knew it was rich because it was so shiny. They decided to use the coin to buy ice cream for everyone in the town. True and Sam pulled the red wagon to the ice cream shop and bought ice cream for everyone. The people in the town were very happy and thanked them. + +The moral of the story is that sharing with others can bring joy and happiness to everyone. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. Mia was anxious because she wanted to play with her friends. She saw a big tree with apples on it. Mia wanted to pick an apple to share with her friends. + +Mia asked her mom, "Can I pick an apple, please?" Her mom said, "Yes, you can, but be careful." Mia reached up high and picked a big, red apple. She was happy and ran to her friends. + +As Mia ran, she didn't see a small rock on the ground. She tripped and fell, and the apple fell too. The apple got a tear in it. Mia was sad, but her friends came to help her. They all shared the apple, even with the tear. Mia learned that it's okay if things aren't perfect, as long as you have friends to share them with. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a shadow on the ground. The shadow was big and funny. Lily wanted to play with the shadow. + +Lily said to the shadow, "Do you want to play with me?" The shadow nodded and started to dance. Lily danced with the shadow and they had a lot of fun. They played tag, hide and seek, and jumped around. + +After a while, Lily got tired. She said to the shadow, "I want to go home now." The shadow nodded and followed her home. Lily and the shadow became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to learn about history. He liked to know about old things that happened a long time ago. One day, Tim found a rare, old book about history in his grandpa's room. It was a very special book. + +Tim wanted to read the book, but his sister, Sue, wanted to play with him. Sue said, "Tim, I want to play. Please put the book down." Tim did not want to stop reading the book. He said, "Sue, I want to read this book. It is rare and about history." + +Sue did not like that Tim did not want to play with her. She was sad and a little mad. But then, she had an idea. She said, "Tim, let's play a game about history. You can teach me what you learn from the book." Tim thought it was a good idea. They played the game and had a lot of fun. Tim and Sue were happy, and they both learned about history together. +One day, a cat and a dog were playing in the park. The cat was spinning around and around. The dog laughed and said, "You spin so fast!" + +The cat stopped spinning and saw a cup of tea on the ground. The tea was filthy because it was near the trash. The cat said, "I want to drink the tea." The dog said, "No, it's dirty. Don't drink it." + +But the cat didn't listen. He drank the filthy tea. The cat felt very sick. The dog said, "I told you not to drink it." The cat was sad and sick, and they couldn't play anymore. +One day, a little boy named Tim was very excited. His mom and dad were going to take him to see fireworks. He had never seen fireworks before. He knew they were big and bright and made loud noises. Tim could not wait. + +Before they left, Tim's mom said, "Tim, you must drink some water before we go." Tim drank the water, but he was too excited to think about why his mom told him to do that. They all got in the car and drove to the park where the fireworks would be. + +At the park, Tim and his family found a good spot to sit. The sky was getting dark, and the fireworks would start soon. Tim started to feel thirsty. He said, "Mom, I need more water." His mom smiled and said, "I knew you would be thirsty, so I brought more water for you to drink." Tim drank the water and felt better. Then, the fireworks started, and Tim was so happy. He knew his mom was very smart to make sure he had water to drink. +One day, a little girl named Amy saw a poor bird outside her window. The bird had hurt its wing and could not fly. Amy felt sad for the bird and wanted to help it. + +Amy went to her mom and said, "Mom, I hate to see the bird hurt. Can we help it?" Her mom said, "Yes, we can help. We will put it in a glass box so it can feel safe and get better." + +They put the bird in a glass box and took care of it. Every day, Amy and her mom would feed the bird and talk to it. The bird started to feel better and its wing got stronger. + +One day, the bird was flying around in the glass box. Amy knew it was time to let the bird go. She opened the box and the bird flew out, happy and free. Amy felt happy too, because she helped the poor bird get better. +One day, a little girl named Amy found a mystery box in her room. She was very excited. She wanted to find out what was inside the box. The box had a big lock on it. Amy needed to find the key to open the lock. She started to look for the key. + +Amy looked under her bed and found five toy cars. She counted them: one, two, three, four, five. But no key was there. Then, she looked inside her toy box. She found three dolls and counted them: one, two, three. Still, she did not find the key. + +Finally, Amy looked inside her book bag. She found an easy book she liked to read. She also found a small key! Amy was so happy. She used the key to open the mystery box. Inside the box, she found a beautiful toy castle. Amy played with her new toy all day long. +Once upon a time, in a small shelter, there lived a loyal dog named Max. Max loved to wake up early in the morning and play with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. They would run and play all day long. + +One day, Max heard Tim's mom say, "We need to find a new place to live." Max knew they would have to leave their shelter soon. He felt sad but knew he had to be strong for Tim. + +The next day, while they were playing, Max found a big, beautiful house. He ran to Tim and said, "I found a new home for us!" Tim and his mom went to see the house and they all loved it. They moved in and lived happily ever after. Max was a loyal friend who helped his family find a new shelter. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his ball. He would throw it hard and watch it bounce all around. Tim's ball had a pretty pattern on it, with red, blue, and yellow colors. + +One sunny day, Tim took his ball to the park. He threw it really hard and it went very far. Tim ran after it, laughing and having fun. He liked the way the pattern on his ball looked when it spun in the air. + +As Tim played, a little girl named Sue came to the park too. She saw Tim's ball and thought the pattern was very pretty. Sue asked Tim if she could play with him. They took turns throwing the ball hard and watching the pattern spin. They had a great day playing together at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Tim. Tim was a very shy kid. He was always embarrassed when he had to talk in front of people. One day, Tim's teacher asked him to explain something to the class. + +Tim stood up and started to explain. But he was so embarrassed that his face turned red. The other kids in the class laughed at him. This made Tim feel even more embarrassed. + +In the end, Tim could not finish explaining. He sat down and cried. The other kids kept laughing at him. Tim felt very sad and did not want to go to school anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a cold day. A boy went to the park. He saw a swan in the pond. The swan was white and pretty. The boy wanted to play with the swan. + +The boy picked up a stone. He wanted to throw it to the swan. He thought the swan would like it. The boy threw the stone at the swan. The swan did not like it. + +The swan got hurt. It could not swim anymore. The boy was sad. He should not have thrown the stone. The swan was not happy. The boy went home, and the swan stayed hurt. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived an intelligent bird. The bird had many friends. It loved to fly high in the sky and play with them. + +One day, the bird saw a little girl. She was trying to make something with her hands. The bird flew down to see what she was making. The little girl was making a palm tree with mud. + +The intelligent bird wanted to help the girl. It flew to find leaves and sticks. The bird and the girl worked together to make the palm tree look real. They were very happy with their work. + +In the end, the girl and the intelligent bird became good friends. They played together every day and made many more things. The forest was full of their beautiful creations. +Once upon a time, there was a big cloud in the sky. The cloud was white and fluffy. It floated above a little town where many people lived. The cloud liked to watch the people as they played outside. It was a happy cloud. + +One day, a little boy was playing in the town. He saw the cloud and wanted to play with it. The boy had a long string. He thought, "I will tie the string to the cloud, and we can play together." The boy tried to jump and reach the cloud, but it was too high. The cloud saw the boy trying to reach it and felt sad. + +The cloud wanted to play with the boy too. So, it moved down closer to the ground. Now, the boy could reach the cloud. He tied the string to the cloud, and they played together all day. The cloud was the best friend the boy could have. They were both very happy and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim had a big, clear frame. He loved the frame very much. Tim wanted to put a picture in it, but he did not know which one. + +Tim asked his friend, Ben, "What picture should I put in my frame?" Ben thought for a moment and said, "Let's draw a picture together!" + +Tim and Ben drew a picture of a big tree with a swing. They put the picture in the clear frame. Tim was very happy. He said, "Thank you, Ben, for helping me. I love our picture!" + +From that day on, Tim and Ben played under the tree they drew and the clear frame was always in Tim's room. They always remembered the fun they had drawing the picture together. +One day, a big bear and a small bunny went for a walk in the woods. They were going to visit their friend, the old turtle. The turtle lived near a slow river. The bear and the bunny liked to visit their friend and play near the water. + +When they got to the turtle's house, the turtle was sitting on a rock. He saw the bear and the bunny and he smiled. "Hi, bear and bunny! It's nice to see you," said the turtle. The bear and the bunny smiled too. They were happy to see their friend. + +The bear, the bunny, and the turtle played by the slow river. They threw rocks in the water and watched the fish swim. They talked and laughed all day. When it was time to go home, the bear and the bunny said goodbye to the turtle. "Come visit us soon!" they said. The turtle smiled and said, "I will!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Olive. Olive loved to dress up in her favorite clothes. She had a pretty red dress that she liked to wear all the time. + +One day, Olive's mommy told her it was time to wear a new dress. But Olive was stubborn and didn't want to change. She wanted to keep wearing her red dress. Her mommy tried to help her, but Olive said, "No, I want my red dress!" + +Olive's mommy had an idea. She showed Olive a beautiful blue dress with little flowers on it. Olive looked at the blue dress and thought it was very pretty. She decided to try it on. When Olive put on the blue dress, she felt happy and started to dance. From that day on, Olive loved to wear both her red dress and her new blue dress. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a man named Tom. Tom loved to sell spicy food. He had a little shop where people came to buy his spicy food. The weather was always sunny in the town, which made people want to eat spicy food even more. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to Tom's shop. She said, "Tom, I want to try your spicy food, but I am scared it will be too hot for me." Tom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I have a special spicy food just for you. It is not too hot, but still very tasty." + +Lily tried the special spicy food that Tom gave her. She loved it! She said, "Thank you, Tom. Your spicy food is the best. I will tell all my friends to come and try it too." From that day on, even more people came to Tom's shop to buy his spicy food, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big green park, there was a gentle cat named Sam. Sam loved to play with his ball. One day, he saw a long line of ants. They were walking in a straight line, carrying little bits of food. + +Sam was very curious. He went to his friend, the wise old owl, and asked, "Why do the ants walk in a line like that?" The owl said, "The ants are showing each other where the food is. They help each other by making a line." + +The next day, Sam saw a big, juicy apple on a tree. He wanted to show his friends where it was. So, he remembered what the owl had told him. He made a line with his ball, just like the ants. His friends followed the line and found the apple. + +Sam and his friends were happy. They learned that helping each other and showing the way can make things easier for everyone. From that day on, they always tried to help each other, just like the ants in the line. +One day, a cool cat named Tom went outside to play. He was looking for some fun. He saw a big tree and thought it would be fun to climb. + +Tom started to climb the tree. He used his strong legs to twist around the branches. Up and up he went, higher and higher. He felt so happy and excited. + +When Tom reached the top of the tree, he saw his friend, a bird named Bob. They played together and had lots of fun. After a while, Tom twisted back down the tree and went home. He had a great day and couldn't wait to tell his family about his cool adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He lived in a small house with his mom, dad, and his uncle. His uncle had a big blue car. Tim loved to go for rides in the blue car with his uncle. + +One sunny day, Tim's uncle said, "Tim, let's go for a ride in the blue car!" Tim was very happy. They went outside, and Tim's uncle opened the car door for him. Tim climbed in, and they drove to the park. + +At the park, Tim and his uncle played with a ball. They laughed and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Tim's uncle opened the car door again, and they drove back to their small house. Tim couldn't wait for their next adventure in the blue car. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play catch with his friends. One day, while playing catch, the ball rolled into a small store. Tim went inside to get the ball. + +In the store, Tim saw a big jar of sugar. He thought it looked very yummy. Tim asked the store owner, "Can I have some sugar, please?" The store owner smiled and said, "Yes, but only if you promise to share it with your friends." + +Tim took the sugar and went back outside. He shared the yummy sugar with his friends. They all loved it! Tim felt happy because he shared the sugar. He learned that sharing with others can make everyone happy. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom was a successful boy who liked to help his mom dry the dishes. One day, Tom's mom told him that she had to go to the university to learn something new. Tom was sad because he didn't want to be alone. + +While his mom was away, the sun was shining bright and Tom decided to play outside. He found a big rock and started talking to it. "Hello, rock!" said Tom. "Do you want to play with me?" But the rock did not talk back. Tom got mad and pushed the rock. The rock rolled down the hill and hit a tree. + +The tree fell down and broke the fence. Tom was scared and started to cry. When his mom came back from the university, she saw the broken fence and the fallen tree. She was not happy with Tom. They had to work hard to fix the fence, and Tom learned that he should not push rocks when he is mad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a noisy boy who loved to play and make loud sounds. One day, Tim saw a symbol on a big box in his room. The symbol looked like a red hand. Tim did not know what the symbol meant. + +Tim asked his mom, "Mom, do you know what this symbol means?" His mom said, "Yes, Tim. That symbol means 'no touch'. It is there to keep you safe." Tim wanted to open the box, but he remembered what his mom said. So, he did not touch the box. + +Later, Tim's mom gave him a toy from the box. It was a fun toy that made Tim very happy. Tim learned that it is good to listen and follow the rules. And from that day, he became a little less noisy and more careful. +Once upon a time, in a bright little house, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a good boy most of the time, but sometimes he did not listen to his mom. One day, Tim was playing with his ball in the house, even though his mom told him not to. + +"Tim, stop playing with the ball inside the house," his mom said. Tim did not listen and kept playing. Soon, the ball hit a plate on the table. The plate fell and broke into pieces. Tim's mom saw what happened and was very sad. + +"Tim, you did not listen to me, and now the plate is broken," his mom said. "I have to punish you for not listening. You cannot play outside today." Tim felt very sad and cried. He knew he should have listened to his mom. Now, he had to stay inside and could not play with his friends. +One day, a small fish named Fin swam in the big sea. Fin had a weird scale that was very big and shiny. All the other fish did not have a scale like that. Some fish laughed at Fin, but Fin did not feel sad. Fin knew that being different was okay. + +One day, a big fish named Biggy came to Fin. Biggy was mean and took Fin's food. Fin was hungry and sad. Fin said, "Biggy, please do not take my food." Biggy laughed and swam away. Fin felt bad but wanted to be nice. + +The next day, Biggy came back to Fin. Biggy said, "I am sorry, Fin. I should not have taken your food. Can you forgive me?" Fin thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I forgive you, Biggy." They became friends and swam together in the big sea. And no one laughed at Fin's weird scale anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a pencil. The pencil was very special. It was flexible. Tim liked to play with the pencil. He bent it and it did not break. + +One day, Tim took his pencil to school. He showed his friends the flexible pencil. They all wanted to play with it. Tim let his friends play with his pencil. They bent it and it did not break. + +But then, one friend bent the pencil too much. The pencil broke. Tim felt regret. He was sad because his pencil was broken. He should not have let his friends play with it. Now, Tim had no pencil and the story had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a naughty boy. He liked to play and have fun all day. One day, Tim went to the park to play. In the park, there was a bench. Tim saw a little girl sitting on the bench. She was sad. + +Tim asked the little girl, "Why are you sad?" The little girl said, "I have no friends to play with." Tim felt bad for the little girl. He told her, "I will be your friend. Let's play together!" + +Tim and the little girl played and had fun. They played on the swings and the slide. They laughed and talked. They became good friends. The little girl was happy now. + +After that day, Tim was not naughty anymore. He learned that being a good friend and helping others can make him happy too. The moral of the story is: being kind and helpful to others can make you and others happy. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty cat named Tom. Tom loved to travel from room to room in his big house. One day, Tom saw a small mouse running in the hall. He wanted to catch the mouse, but the mouse was too fast. + +Tom said to the mouse, "You can't run away from me!" The mouse laughed and said, "You can't catch me, naughty cat!" Tom chased the mouse all around the hall, but the mouse was too quick for him. + +After a while, Tom felt tired and sat down. The mouse came to Tom and said, "Let's be friends, and we can travel and play together in the hall." Tom agreed, and they became friends. From that day on, they played together in the hall, and Tom was not a naughty cat anymore. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a huge lion and a tall ostrich. They were best friends. They played together every day. The lion liked to roar very loud. The ostrich liked to run very fast. + +One day, the lion roared too loud. The ostrich got scared and ran away. The lion felt sad. He looked for his friend everywhere. He called out, "Ostrich, where are you?" The ostrich heard the lion and came back. "I was scared of your big roar," said the ostrich. + +The lion said, "I am sorry, I did not mean to scare you." From that day on, the lion roared softly when he was with the ostrich. They played together happily. The moral of the story is to be kind to your friends and think about their feelings. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the woods. He wanted to find some big sticks, or "lumber", to build a fort. As he walked, he took big steps to get over the rocks and logs. + +As he stepped, Tim saw a big, scared rabbit. The rabbit said, "Help me! I can't find my way home!" Tim wanted to help the rabbit, so they walked together. They took big steps over rocks and logs, looking for the rabbit's home. + +Finally, they found the rabbit's home. The rabbit was so happy! He said, "Thank you, Tim! You are a good friend!" Tim was happy to help, and he went back to find lumber for his fort. +One day, a boy named Tim went with his mom and dad to a large hotel. Tim was very excited. He had never been to a hotel before. He looked around and saw many big rooms and long halls. He began to wonder what it would be like to stay in a hotel. + +Tim's mom and dad went to the big desk to talk to a lady. Tim saw a door and went inside. There, he found a big room with many toys. He saw a girl playing with a ball. Tim walked up to her and asked, "Do you want to play with me?" The girl said, "Yes, let's play!" + +They played for a long time, but then Tim heard his mom calling him. He said goodbye to the girl and went back to his mom and dad. They were very upset. They told Tim they had to leave the hotel right away. Tim was sad because he didn't get to stay in the large hotel and play with his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was feeling restless one day. He wanted to do something fun. So, he asked his mom, "Can we use popcorn to play a game?" + +His mom thought for a moment and then smiled. "Yes, we can play a popcorn game," she said. They went to the kitchen and made a big bowl of popcorn. Tim's eyes grew big and happy when he saw the popcorn. + +Tim and his mom took the popcorn to the living room. They played a game where they threw popcorn into the air and tried to catch it with their mouths. They laughed and had so much fun. Tim was not restless anymore. He was happy and tired. After the popcorn game, Tim took a nap and had sweet dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a peaceful classroom. In this classroom, there were many kids who liked to play and learn. They had a nice teacher who always smiled and helped them. + +One day, a little boy named Tim found a stick outside. He brought it to the classroom and showed it to his friends. They all liked the stick and wanted to play with it. Tim said, "Let's all play together!" + +While they were playing, the stick suddenly broke with a snap. The kids were sad, but the teacher came over and said, "Don't worry, we can fix it!" She found some tape and put the stick back together. The kids were happy and continued to play. + +The peaceful classroom was filled with laughter and fun. The kids learned that even when things break, they can be fixed with a little help from their friends and teacher. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lucy. She liked to help people. One day, she saw a broken toy on the side of the road. Lucy wanted to fix it. + +She picked up the toy and went to her friend Tom. Tom was good at fixing things. Lucy said, "Tom, can you help me fix this toy?" Tom looked at the toy and said, "I will try my best, Lucy." + +But when Tom tried to fix the toy, it broke even more. Lucy and Tom were sad. They wanted to help, but they could not fix the toy. The toy stayed broken, and they felt bad. +Once upon a time, in a quiet little town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. One day, while they were playing, they found a strange bottle with a label that said "poison." + +Tim's friend, Sam, said, "Hey, what's this?" Tim looked at the bottle and said, "I don't know, but it says poison. We should take it to my mom, she will know what to do." + +So, Tim and Sam took the bottle to Tim's mom. She looked at the bottle and said, "Good job, boys! You found something dangerous. We need to keep it away from everyone." She put the poison high up on a shelf where no one could reach it. + +Tim and Sam felt happy that they had done the right thing. They went back outside to play, knowing that their quiet little town was safe from the poison. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she went on a walk with her dog, Max. They walked and walked until they came to a big cliff. The cliff was very high and looked very bad. + +Suddenly, Max saw a little bird that was stuck on the cliff. The bird was scared and needed help. Max knew he had to rescue the bird. He barked and barked until Lily saw what was happening. She went to the cliff and helped Max rescue the little bird. + +The little bird was so happy to be rescued. It flew away and Lily and Max continued on their walk. They were happy they could help the little bird and they felt proud of themselves for being brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fancy dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help open a cabinet in the kitchen. Lily was excited to help and ran over to the cabinet. + +"Can you open this cabinet for me, Lily?" asked her mom. + +Lily tried to open the cabinet, but it was stuck. She pushed and pulled, but it wouldn't budge. + +"It's okay, sweetie," said her mom. "Let me help you." + +Together, they opened the cabinet and found some yummy snacks inside. Lily was so happy that she got to help her mom and find a surprise in the cabinet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a teddy bear named Brownie. One day, Brownie disappeared from her room. Lily looked everywhere but couldn't find him. She felt very sad and lonely without her best friend. + +A week went by and Lily still couldn't find Brownie. She asked her mommy and daddy to help but they couldn't find him either. Lily started to cry and wished Brownie would magically appear. + +Then, one day, Lily was playing outside and saw something brown in the grass. It was Brownie! She was so happy and hugged him tight. Brownie had disappeared for a week but now he was back and Lily wasn't lonely anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a cool toy car that she loved to play with. One day, Lily's mom told her they needed to store the toy car away because it was time for dinner. + +Lily didn't want to put her car away, but her mom said they could play with it again later. After dinner, Lily's dad came home from work and said he had met a lawyer who helped him with his job. + +Lily asked her dad what a lawyer was, and he explained that they help people with their problems. Lily thought that was cool and said she wanted to be a lawyer when she grew up. Her dad smiled and said she could be anything she wanted to be. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom cooked some shrimp for dinner. Timmy had never seen shrimp before, but he thought they looked funny. + +After dinner, Timmy went to bed. But he couldn't sleep because he was frightened of the dark. He didn't want to tell his mom because he wanted to be a big boy. So, he decided to do something about it. Timmy got out of bed and turned on his nightlight. The light made him feel better and he was able to fall asleep. + +The next day, Timmy went to the beach with his family. He saw lots of shrimp in the water and he thought it was funny how they moved. Timmy played in the sand and had lots of fun. He wasn't frightened anymore because he knew he could do something about it. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the gym with his mom. They would run and jump and play together. One day, Timmy saw a basketball and asked his mom if they could shoot some hoops. His mom said yes and they started playing. + +Suddenly, Timmy's ball went flying and hit a window. The window broke and Timmy got scared. His mom told him it was okay and they went to find the owner of the window. The owner was not happy at first, but Timmy's mom explained what happened and they apologized. + +After that, Timmy and his mom continued to play basketball and had a lot of fun. Timmy learned that accidents can happen, but it's important to be kind and take responsibility for your actions. +Once upon a time, there was a big restaurant. It had a menu with lots of yummy foods. One day, a noisy group of birds came to the restaurant. They were very loud and the other customers couldn't hear themselves talk. The restaurant owner had an idea. He decided to add a special section for the birds outside. Now, they could eat and make noise without bothering anyone. The birds were happy and the other customers were happy too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. He had a lot of toys, but he didn't like to put them away. His room was very messy and his mom didn't like it. + +One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, we need to clean up your room. It's too messy." Timmy didn't want to clean up, but his mom said they could go to the store if they finished. Timmy loved going to the store, so he agreed. + +They spent the whole week cleaning up Timmy's room. It was hard work, but they did it. When they finished, Timmy's mom said, "Great job, Timmy! Let's go to the store now." Timmy was so excited that he forgot all about his messy room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, can you bring me my dress from the closet?" Lily ran to the closet, opened the door, and saw that it was dark inside. She was a little scared, but she remembered her mommy's request and bravely reached in to grab the dress. + +As she was bringing the dress to her mommy, her daddy came in and said, "Wow, Lily, that's a beautiful dress! Where are you going to wear it?" Lily replied, "Mommy is going to wear it to a party tonight." + +Later that night, Lily watched as her mommy put on the dress. It was so pretty! But then her mommy said, "Oh no, it's too dark outside. I need a jacket to wear." Lily quickly ran to the closet again and brought her mommy a warm, cozy jacket. Her mommy smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're such a helpful little girl!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a kind heart and loved to help others. One day, she saw her mommy lighting a candle in the living room. + +Lily asked, "Mommy, can I help you with the candle?" + +Her mommy replied, "Yes, you can help me blow it out before we go to bed." + +Later that night, Lily asked her mommy, "Why do we light candles?" + +Her mommy explained, "We light candles to make the room cozy and warm." + +Lily smiled and said, "I like candles. They are pretty." + +Her mommy kissed her goodnight and said, "You are such a kind girl, Lily. Sweet dreams." + +Lily fell asleep, dreaming of all the ways she could help others with candles. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy had to go to jail because she did something bad. Lily felt very sad and miserable. She didn't know what to do without her mommy. + +Lily's grandma came to comfort her. "Don't worry, Lily. Your mommy made a mistake, but she will be okay," said grandma. "Can we visit mommy in jail?" asked Lily. "Yes, we can," replied grandma. + +When they arrived at the jail, Lily saw her mommy behind a big fence. "Mommy, I miss you," said Lily. "I miss you too, my sweet Lily," replied mommy. "Don't worry, I will be home soon. Grandma will take care of you until then." + +Lily felt a little better knowing that her mommy would be okay and that she could visit her in jail. She hugged her mommy and said goodbye. Grandma held Lily's hand as they walked away from the jail. "I love you, Lily," said grandma. "I love you too, grandma," replied Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wide field with lots of flowers. A little girl named Lily loved going there to pick flowers. One day, she saw a butterfly flying by. "Hello, butterfly!" Lily said. + +The butterfly stopped and said, "Hello, Lily! Can you help me pass a message to my friend?" + +"Of course!" said Lily. + +The butterfly winked and said, "Tell my friend that I will meet her by the big, wide tree tomorrow." + +Lily nodded and ran off to find the butterfly's friend. She found her by the river and passed the message. The friend thanked Lily and they both flew away happily. From that day on, Lily always looked out for her butterfly friends whenever she visited the field. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school and seeing her teacher, Mrs. Smith. One day, Mrs. Smith gave Lily a sticker to attach to her shirt. Lily was so happy and proud to wear it. + +The next day, Lily went to school again, but something was wrong. Her pupil, Tommy, was crying. He had lost his favorite toy car. Lily felt sad for Tommy and wanted to help. She remembered the sticker on her shirt and thought it might cheer him up. + +Lily went over to Tommy and showed him the sticker. He smiled and even laughed a little. Lily felt happy that she could make him feel better. From that day on, Lily always wore a sticker to school. She knew it was a cheap and easy way to make her friends happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going on walks with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going to make cookies. Lily was so excited and got ready by putting on her apron. + +When they started making the cookies, Lily saw a spark coming from the oven. She got scared and told her mommy she hated sparks. Her mommy explained that sometimes sparks happen when things get too hot, but they are not dangerous if they are in the oven. + +After the cookies were done, Lily tried one and it was so yummy! She was happy that she got to help her mommy make them. From that day on, Lily always got ready to help her mommy make cookies and wasn't scared of sparks anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play in the park and make new friends. One day, he met a kind lady who gave him a helpful tip. "Always be kind and helpful to others," she said. + +Timmy took the lady's advice and started to help his friends whenever they needed it. He helped his friend Billy tie his shoelaces and he helped his friend Sarah carry her backpack. Soon, Timmy became known as the most helpful friend in the park. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him about the importance of being kind and helpful in life. She told him that helping others makes the world a better place. Timmy remembered what the kind lady in the park had told him and felt proud that he was already doing his part. + +From that day on, Timmy continued to be helpful and kind to everyone he met. He knew that telling others to be helpful could make a big difference in their lives too. And so, Timmy lived a happy life, surrounded by friends who appreciated his helpfulness. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Mittens. Mittens was very small and had a soft fur coat. One day, Mittens started to grow bigger and bigger. Her paws got bigger, her ears got bigger, and her tail got longer! + +Mittens loved her tail because it was long and fluffy. She would wag it back and forth when she was happy. One day, while playing with her friends, Mittens accidentally got her tail stuck in a tree branch. She tried to wiggle it out, but it was too hard. + +Mittens' friends tried to help her too, but they couldn't get it unstuck. Finally, Mittens' mom came over and helped her get her tail free. Mittens was so happy and grateful to have her long, fluffy tail back. From that day on, she made sure to be careful when playing near trees! +Once upon a time, there was a big forest with many pine trees. The pine trees were very tall and green. One day, a storm came and blew some of the pine trees down. The other pine trees were sad because they missed their friends. + +Then, a kind bird came and told the pine trees to unite and stand together. They all held hands with their branches and stood together. The bird said, "You are stronger when you are together." + +After that, the pine trees were happy again. They grew tall and strong, and the forest was beautiful. One day, a man came and wanted to cut down the pine trees to make expensive furniture. But the bird told the man that the pine trees were special and should not be cut down. The man listened and decided to leave the pine trees alone. + +And so, the pine trees lived happily ever after, standing tall and strong in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and wanted to become a rabbit. One day, she found a rabbit in her backyard. The rabbit was soft and furry, and Lily thought it was easy to catch. + +Lily tried to catch the rabbit, but it was too fast for her. She chased the rabbit around the yard, but it kept hopping away. Finally, the rabbit stopped and looked at Lily. Lily was surprised when the rabbit started talking to her! + +The rabbit said, "You can't become a rabbit, but you can be a friend to rabbits." Lily was happy to hear this and promised to be a good friend to all the rabbits she met. From that day on, Lily visited the rabbit in her backyard every day and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a goat. The goat was very busy eating grass. One day, the goat heard a sound. It was a phone ringing! The goat didn't know what a phone was, but it was curious. So, the goat went to investigate. + +The goat saw a small device on the ground. It was making the ringing sound. The goat didn't know what to do, so it just stared at it. Suddenly, a person appeared and picked up the phone. They were calling someone! The goat was amazed. It had never seen anything like it before. + +After the person finished their call, they saw the goat and said hello. The goat was happy to have made a new friend. From that day on, the goat would always listen for the sound of the ringing phone. It was excited to learn more about this strange device and the people who used it. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny. The bunny loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, the bunny decided to go on an adventure in the forest. + +As he was hopping along, the bunny saw a big tree. He wanted to climb it, but his waist was too small. So, he asked his friend, a squirrel, to help him. The squirrel climbed up the tree and got a carrot for the bunny to eat. + +The bunny was so happy and grateful that he gave the squirrel a big hug. They continued their adventure together, getting into all sorts of mischief and having lots of fun. In the end, the bunny realized that sometimes it's okay to ask for help and that having friends is the best adventure of all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went on a trip with her mommy and daddy to a big building called a museum. The museum was filled with lots of cool things like paintings and sculptures. + +Lily saw a painting of a sweet-looking puppy and said, "Mommy, I want to see more sweet things like this!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Okay, let's go find some more sweet things." + +As they walked around the museum, they saw lots of other sweet things like colorful candies and yummy cakes in the paintings. Suddenly, Lily's daddy said, "Look, we have arrived at the candy exhibit!" + +Lily's eyes widened with excitement as she saw all the different types of candy. She turned to her parents and said, "Can we get some sweet candy, please?" Her parents smiled and bought her a bag of candy to enjoy. Lily was so happy and thanked her parents for taking her to the museum. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a bookcase in his room where he kept all his favorite books. One day, Timmy spilled his water on the floor and it made the carpet wet. He got a towel and wiped it all up until the floor was dry again. + +Later that day, Timmy's mommy called him for dinner. As he was eating, he heard his phone ring. He ran to his room to answer it but he couldn't find it. He looked all over his bookcase and finally found it hiding behind his favorite book. He was so happy that he found his phone and could answer the call. +Once upon a time, there was a nice bee named Buzzy. Buzzy loved to fly from flower to flower and collect nectar to prepare honey. Buzzy's honey was the best in the whole forest! All the animals loved it. + +One day, Buzzy saw a little girl crying. She had lost her way in the forest. Buzzy quickly flew to her and showed her the way back home. The little girl was so happy that she gave Buzzy a big hug and said, "You are a nice bee!" + +From that day on, the little girl visited Buzzy every day and they became the best of friends. Buzzy would prepare honey for her and the little girl would bring Buzzy some flowers. They had so much fun together! +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was very lonely because he had no friends to play with. One day, Tweety saw a group of birds playing happily in the park. He wanted to join them but felt too shy to approach them. + +As Tweety was sitting on a tree, he saw a big cloud of smoke coming from a nearby factory. The smoke was making it difficult for the birds to breathe and play. Tweety felt sad seeing his potential friends struggling. + +Suddenly, Tweety had an idea. He flew towards the group of birds and asked them to come with him. He led them away from the smoke and showed them a beautiful tree where they could play together. The birds were grateful to Tweety and they all became friends. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes, being brave and helping others can lead to making new friends and feeling less lonely. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who lived in a big house. She liked to drink juice and sing songs. One day, she was singing so loud that her neighbors came to listen. They brought her some juice to drink while she sang. The old lady was happy and drank the juice. She sang more songs and everyone clapped. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy was feeling sad because he couldn't find his favorite toy. He asked his friend, a little bird, if she had seen it. + +The little bird said, "I saw it this morning under the big tree with the pretty flowers." + +Teddy went to look for his toy under the big tree with the pretty flowers. He found it hidden behind a rock. He was so happy and hugged his toy tightly. + +The little bird said, "I'm glad you found your toy, Teddy. It's important to keep things that make us happy close to us, especially when we feel sad." + +Teddy hugged the little bird and said, "Thank you for helping me find my toy. You are my light in the dark." +Once upon a time, there was a pretty octopus named Polly. She lived in the ocean with her friends. One day, Polly wanted to play with her friends, but they were all busy. Polly felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, she saw a little fish who was lost and scared. Polly said, "Don't worry, little fish. Stay with me and I will help you find your way home." So, the little fish stayed with Polly and they swam together through the ocean. + +After a while, they found the little fish's family. They were so happy to be together again. Polly felt happy too because she helped someone in need. From that day on, Polly knew that even if her friends were busy, she could always help someone else and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Max. Max loved to run and jump around in the park. One day, while Max was playing, he discovered something shiny in the grass. It was a golden ball that belonged to a little girl. She was so happy that Max found it for her. + +But then, when the little girl went home, she discovered that the ball was missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She thought maybe a thief had taken it. She was so sad that she cried. + +Max saw the little girl crying and knew he had to help. He sniffed around and followed a trail that led him to the thief. The thief was a sneaky fox who had taken the golden ball. Max barked and scared the fox away. The little girl was so happy to have her ball back and gave Max lots of cuddles and treats. From that day on, Max became a hero in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big dog and wanted to pet it. Her mom said, "Be careful, Lily. Dogs can bite." + +Lily listened to her mom and didn't get too close to the dog. Instead, she played on the swings and had a lot of fun. When it was time to go home, Lily's mom asked her, "Did you have a good time at the park?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I did! I had a lot of success on the swings and I didn't get bitten by the dog!" Her mom laughed and said, "That's great, Lily. Let's go home and have a jolly time together." And so they did, happy and safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pink blouse that she loved to wear. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, let's go to the store and find you a new blouse." + +Lily was excited to go to the store. When they got there, Lily saw an amazing blouse with sparkles on it. She said to her mom, "Mommy, can I have that blouse? It's so pretty!" + +Her mom replied, "Of course, we can change your old blouse for this new one." Lily was so happy and thanked her mom. She wore her new blouse all day and felt so special. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to play in the jungle with her friends. One day, Ellie and her friends went to the market to buy some bananas. + +Ellie saw a big banana and wanted to buy it, but she didn't remember the price. She asked the monkey, "How much is the banana?" The monkey said, "The price is two coins." + +Ellie gave the monkey two coins and bought the big banana. She shared it with her friends and they all had a yummy snack. Ellie was happy she could remember the price and buy the big banana. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a great toy that she loved to play with. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play. + +"Wow, that's a great toy!" said Timmy. + +"Thanks! Want to play with it with me?" asked Lily. + +"Sure!" said Timmy. + +They played with the toy for a while and then Lily said, "Let's dance!" + +"Okay!" said Timmy. + +They danced and twirled around the room, laughing and having fun. When they were done, Timmy said, "That was so much fun! Thanks for playing with me, Lily." + +"You're welcome, Timmy. Anytime!" said Lily with a smile. + +And they continued to play with Lily's great toy all afternoon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the grocery store with her mom. Lily loved going to the grocery store because she could see all the yummy food. + +While they were walking down the aisles, Lily saw a bag of chips that she had never tried before. She asked her mom if they could buy it, but her mom said no because it was an unknown brand. + +Lily was sad, but her mom explained that sometimes it's better to stick with what we know and enjoy, rather than trying something new that might not be good for us. Lily understood and they continued their shopping. + +When they got home, Lily helped her mom put away the groceries. She saw her favorite fruit and told her mom how much she enjoyed eating it. Her mom smiled and told her that it's good to appreciate the things we already know and love. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be grateful for the things we have and the things we know we enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going to the park. One day, she found a shiny toy in the grass. She was so happy and played with it all day long. + +But when she got home, her mom saw the toy and said it was junk. Lily didn't understand what that meant, but her mom explained that it was broken and couldn't be fixed. Lily was sad and didn't want to throw it away. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park and saw an old man sitting on a bench. She went up to him and said, "Hi! I found this toy, but my mom said it's junk. Do you want it?" The old man smiled and said, "Thank you, little one. I collect junk and make it into something new." Lily was amazed and felt wise for giving the old man her toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her red ball every day. One day, she accidentally threw her ball too hard and it hit the window. The window broke and Lily started to cry. + +Her mommy came running to see what happened. She saw the broken window and Lily crying. She hugged her and wiped away her tears. Then, she promised to buy her a new red ball. + +The next day, Lily woke up happy. She remembered that her mommy promised to buy her a new red ball. She played with her toys until her mommy came home with a new ball. Lily was so happy that she played with her new red ball all day long. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with bubbles. She would blow them and watch them float away. One day, she saw her friend, Tom, playing with a modern toy. It was shiny and made lots of noise. + +Lily asked Tom if she could play with his toy, but Tom said no. They started to quarrel and Lily felt sad. She went home and asked her mom why Tom didn't want to share his toy with her. + +Her mom told her that it's not nice to quarrel with friends and that sharing is important. She also said that just because something is modern and shiny, it doesn't mean it's better than the simple things in life, like bubbles. + +Lily realized her mistake and went back to Tom's house. She apologized for quarreling and asked if they could play with bubbles together. Tom agreed and they had a great time playing with the bubbles. From that day on, they learned the importance of sharing and being kind to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Mr. Snuggles. One day, Lily and Mr. Snuggles went on a trip to the park. They played on the swings and had a picnic. + +When it was time to go home, Lily's mom said, "Lily, we need to pack up and go home." So, Lily put Mr. Snuggles in her backpack and they started walking home. + +On the way home, a big dog scared Lily and she dropped her backpack. Mr. Snuggles fell out and got left behind. When they got home, Lily realized Mr. Snuggles was missing. She was very sad and cried a lot. + +Lily's mom said, "Don't worry, we will go back to the park and find Mr. Snuggles." But when they got back to the park, Mr. Snuggles was gone. Lily was very upset and missed her teddy bear. From that day on, Lily always made sure to pack her things well and keep them safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to swim in the ocean with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy's mommy mentioned that they might see a shark in the water. Timmy got scared and wanted to go back to the shore. + +But then, Timmy's daddy showed him a picture of a cute shark. It had big eyes and a smiley face. Timmy wasn't scared anymore and wanted to see the cute shark in real life. So, they went back into the water and swam around looking for the shark. + +After a while, they saw a fin in the distance. It was the cute shark! Timmy was so happy and wanted to swim closer to it. They got to see the shark up close and it was even cuter in person. Timmy and his family had a great time swimming with the cute shark and went home with lots of happy memories. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big eraser that she loved to use when she drew pictures. One day, Lily was playing with her eraser when she accidentally dropped it. The eraser scattered into many little pieces and Lily was very sad. + +Lily's mom saw how frightened she was and gave her a big hug. She told Lily not to worry and that they could find all the little pieces of the eraser together. So, Lily and her mom searched all over the room and found every single piece of the eraser. They put it back together like a puzzle and it was good as new. + +From then on, Lily learned to be more careful with her eraser and never let it scatter again. She was very happy to have her eraser back and felt grateful for her mom's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the stars at night. She would go outside and stare up at the sky for a long time. One night, she saw something special. A shooting star! It was so pretty and made her feel happy. + +The next day, Lily told her best friend, Sarah, about the shooting star. Sarah was excited to see it too. They waited until it got dark and went outside. They looked up at the sky for a long time, but they didn't see anything. Lily was sad, but then something amazing happened. The clouds moved and revealed the moon! It was so big and bright. Lily and Sarah were happy again. They looked at the moon for a long time before going back inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars, but he always got impatient when he had to wait for his friends to come over and play with him. + +One day, Timmy's mom gave him a blue balloon. Timmy was so happy and he played with the balloon all day. But then, he accidentally let go of the balloon and it flew away. Timmy started to weep because he was so sad. + +His mom came over and comforted him. "It's okay to be sad, Timmy. But remember, sometimes we have to let things go. Just like the balloon, it flew away and we can't get it back. But we can always make new memories and have fun with other things." + +Timmy stopped crying and hugged his mom. He realized that he didn't need to be impatient and wait for his friends to have fun. He could have fun by himself and make new memories. From that day on, Timmy was always happy and played with his toy cars, no matter who was there to play with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to build towers with her blocks. One day, her mommy came in and introduced her to a new toy. It was a big tower made of colorful blocks. + +Lily was so excited to play with the new tower. She took all of her blocks and built a big tower next to it. But then, she noticed that her room was very messy. She decided to tidy up her toys before playing with her new tower. + +After she finished tidying up, Lily went back to playing with her towers. She was happy to have a new friend to play with and a tidy room to play in. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted a sandwich. His mom made him a sandwich with peanut butter and jelly. Timmy loved it so much that he ate it very quickly. + +After eating his sandwich, Timmy went outside to play. Suddenly, it started to get very cold and Timmy began to shiver. His mom saw him and asked, "Timmy, are you cold? Let's go inside and warm up." + +Timmy learned that it's important to eat when you're hungry, but it's also important to stay warm. It's fair to take care of yourself and listen to your body. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and collect pretty rocks. One day, she found a shiny jewel on the ground. It was so pretty and sparkly! She showed it to her mommy and they put it in a safe place. + +But one day, Lily's little brother found the jewel and put it in his mouth. He started to choke and Lily's mommy panicked. She tried to help her little brother but it was too late. The jewel had caused harm and the little boy passed away. + +Lily and her mommy were very sad and they learned that even something as harmless-looking as a pretty jewel can be dangerous. From that day on, they made sure to keep anything small and shiny away from little hands. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together and eat tasty treats. One day, they decided to go to the port to watch the boats. They saw big boats and small boats, and they were very happy. + +But then, they started to quarrel over who saw the biggest boat. They started to push each other and yell. Suddenly, Timmy fell into the water and couldn't swim. Tommy tried to save him, but it was too late. Timmy had drowned. + +Tommy was very sad and wished they had never quarrelled. He realized that it was not important who saw the biggest boat. He missed his friend and wished he could go back to the happy times they had together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy car that needed a battery. She asked her mom for a new one, and her mom gave her a shiny new battery. + +Lily put the battery in her car and turned it on. The car started to spin around and around, making a loud noise. + +Lily's little brother came into the room and asked, "What's that noise?" + +"It's my car," Lily said. "It's spinning around and around because of the new battery." + +Her brother smiled and said, "Can I play with it too?" + +Lily said, "Sure, let's take turns." And they played with the spinning car all day long, making lots of noise and having lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a funny little dog named Max. Max loved to play and run around in the park. One day, Max saw a boy with a ball and he wanted to play too. "Can I play with you?" Max asked the boy. + +"Sure!" said the boy, and he threw the ball to Max. Max caught the ball in his mouth and ran around with it. But then, Max saw a squirrel and he ran after it. The boy tried to follow Max, but he couldn't keep up. Max led the boy on a wild chase through the park. + +Finally, Max stopped and looked back at the boy. The boy was out of breath and his eye was twitching. "That was so much fun!" Max barked. "Let's do it again!" The boy just shook his head and said, "No way, Max. You lead me on a crazy chase. I need a break!" Max just wagged his tail and barked happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the shore, where he would build sandcastles and collect seashells. One day, Timmy found a green seashell that he thought was very pretty. He decided to bring it home with him. + +When Timmy got home, he wanted to show his mom his new seashell. He asked his mom if they could print a picture of it so he could show his friends. His mom thought that was a great idea and they printed a picture of the green seashell. Timmy was so happy to show his friends the picture of his special seashell. + +From then on, Timmy loved to collect things from the shore and print pictures of them to show his friends. He even started a little collection of his favorite things, including the green seashell. Timmy was very proud of his collection and loved to share it with anyone who wanted to see. +Once upon a time, there was a red helicopter. It was flying in the sky, and it looked very cool. A little boy saw the helicopter and he wanted to touch it. He said, "I want to touch the helicopter!" + +His mom said, "No, you can't touch it. It's too high up in the sky." + +The little boy felt sad. He really wanted to touch the helicopter. He said, "I will try to jump and touch it!" + +His mom said, "No, that's not safe. You might get hurt." + +The little boy felt even sadder. He really wanted to touch the helicopter. But he knew his mom was right, so he didn't try to jump. Instead, he just watched the helicopter fly away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on walks with her mommy and daddy. One day, they decided to go on a walk in the forest. + +As they walked on the trail, Lily noticed that the trees were very tall and the leaves were very green. She also saw some animals like squirrels and birds. + +Suddenly, Lily's mommy tripped and fell. She hurt her ankle and couldn't walk anymore. But Lily's daddy was there to support her and carry her back home. + +From that day on, Lily's mommy and daddy always organized their walks better. They made sure to bring a first aid kit and to stay on the safe trails. Lily was happy that her family was safe and that they could still go on walks together. +One day, a boy named Tim was walking outside. He saw something new in the dry grass. It was a tiger! Tim was so excited to introduce the tiger to his family. He ran to get his parents so that they could meet the tiger too. + +When Tim's mom and dad arrived, the tiger was very quiet. They weren't sure if the tiger was friendly or not. But Tim was very brave and he walked closer to the tiger. He held out his hand so that the tiger could sniff it. + +The tiger raised its head and started purring. Tim's parents could tell that the tiger was friendly, so they all began petting it. The tiger enjoyed the love and attention, and it stayed with Tim's family for days. + +They named the tiger Stripes, and Tim liked to introduce Stripes to anyone he saw. He would tell them all about his dry tiger and his friendly nature. + +Tim and Stripes were the best of friends, and they were both so happy to be together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was very successful. She was smart and knew how to get what she wanted. One day, she was looking for something special, something that would make her even more successful. + +She had heard of a magical point that, when cut, could give her the power she needed. She searched and searched until she found it. It was a bright, shining point. + +The girl carefully cut the point with a sharp knife and suddenly, the most amazing things started happening. She felt powerful and successful. Everyone around her was amazed. + +The girl learned that if you have the right point and you cut it in the right way, great things can happen. She was so happy with her success and shared her secret with everyone. +Once there was a funny little rabbit. He was very alert, so he always heard everything around him. One day he was hopping through the forest. Suddenly he heard a noise. It seemed like something was racing through the trees! The funny little rabbit stopped to see what was happening. He watched as a cheetah raced past him with incredible speed! The cheetah was followed by a lion, galloping just as fast. + +The funny little rabbit was amazed. He had never seen anything so fast! He knew he could never race like that, so he hopped away. As he left, all that was left behind was a silence. He hopped away and kept hopping until he was back at home, safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a funny man who loved to joke. He had a big, floppy ear, and he always wore a fancy hat. + +One day, he took the hat off his head and decided to joke with it. He held up the hat and said, "What did the hat say to the ear?" + +The ear replied, "I don't know." So the funny man said, "Put on your party hat! It's time to get fancy!" + +The ear put on the hat, and they both laughed. From that day on, the funny man and the ear were the best of friends! They laughed and joked together every day. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Joe. He wanted to go out and explore the world, but his parents said no. Joe was very frustrated, he didn't want to resist, but he had to. + +Then, one day a magical fairy appeared in Joe's bedroom. She gave him a magical ticket and said, "You can use this to travel the world!" Joe was so excited he jumped up and down. + +He thanked the fairy and ran out of the house. He had to get to his destination before the ticket expired! He ran and ran until he reached the station. There he asked the man for a ticket. The man said the ticket was very expensive, but the fairy whispered into Joe's ear, "It's ok, use the magical ticket!" + +Joe presented the ticket to the man and he let Joe on the train. The ticket was only valid for a little while, so Joe had to be quick. He explored all the places he wanted to go, and when the ticket expired he returned home safely. + +Joe was so glad he didn't resist taking the magical ticket. He learned so much about the world and had the best time. He had learned a valuable lesson: never resist the magic of a fairy! +Once upon a time there was a squirrel called Shelly. Shelly was very lucky. She found a big and special mushroom in the woods. The mushroom was different from any other mushroom Shelly had ever seen. + +Shelly wondered what the mushroom could be. She wanted to try it but was scared. She decided to ask another animal for help. Shelly asked a rabbit what the mushroom was called. + +The rabbit said the mushroom was called an 'Extra Lucky Mushroom'. Shelly was very excited. She wondered what would happen if she ate it. + +Shelly was curious, so she tried a small bit of the mushroom. Nothing happened... Shelly was a little disappointed but then suddenly she felt a strange feeling. She knew she had been very lucky to find the 'Extra Lucky Mushroom'! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She was 3 years old. One day, Emma decided to visit her school. When she got there, her teacher was giving a lecture to the other students. Emma wanted to join in, so she walked up to her teacher and held her hand. Her teacher smiled and held Emma’s hand. + +The teacher went on with the lecture and Emma listened carefully. The teacher spoke loud and clear so all the students could understand. Emma was so interested in what her teacher was lecturing about. She was so interested, she held her teacher’s hand the whole time. + +When the lecture was finished, the teacher said goodbye to all the students. Emma was sad to say goodbye to her teacher, so she held her hand one more time. She smiled and waved goodbye until she couldn't see her teacher anymore. + +And that is how Emma, the 3 year old girl, held her teacher’s hand during a lecture! +There were two kids who were swimming in the lake. They were having so much fun splashing around. The water was so warm and the sun was shining. Suddenly, they saw something floating in the water. It looked like an egg, but it was pale. They swam over closer to take a look. It was an egg! It had to be someone's special egg. Maybe it fell out of its nest! The kids decided to take the egg back to where it belonged. They carefully took the egg and swam back to the shore. Once the reached the bank of the lake, they looked for the nest. They saw it nearby and knew it had to be the egg's home. They put it back in the nest and watched to make sure it was safe. The kids smiled knowing that the egg was back where it belonged. +Mum was mad. She hung up the phone and said she felt guilty. She looked hot and her face was red. She told Dad that they had to hang the pictures up again. Dad looked hot too and he was holding the frames. He asked why they had to do it again. Then Mum said that she had hung the pictures on the wall upside down. Dad could tell they were the wrong way around. But he said it was okay. He gathered the pictures in his arms and they went to the lounge room. + +Mum and Dad hung the pictures carefully. Then, they smiled and laughed. Mum said she wasn't so guilty anymore. They both looked happy. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl who was very thirsty. She had been walking for a long time in the hot sun and was looking for an oasis. Just when she felt like she couldn't go any further, she saw it! An oasis filled with cool, fresh water. She ran to it and started to drink. + +The girl was so happy she started to jump around in the oasis. As she jumped, the water started to splash and spoil the oasis. She was so ashamed that she had ruined it! She stopped jumping and instead sat quietly at the edge of the oasis and admired how beautiful it was. + +After a few minutes, the sun started to set and the girl knew she needed to get back home. She said goodbye to the oasis and thanked it for the refreshment it had given her on her long journey. She walked away knowing that she would not forget the amazing oasis. +Once there was a child. The child was excited to try something new. But when the child tried it, it was hard. The child got frustrated. But then, the child had an idea. They tried the thing in a different way. It worked! The child felt happy to have solved the problem! +One day, two brothers were walking along a path in the woods. One brother was very big, the other was much smaller. Suddenly, the bigger brother pinched the smaller one on the arm. + +The smaller brother cried out in pain. His big brother just laughed, not understanding what he had done wrong. "Wisdom comes with age," he said, looking down at his little brother. + +The smaller brother stopped crying, and looked around at the flowers, trees and tall grass. He gathered up some courage, and pinched his big brother right back. + +To the little brother's delight, the bigger brother hadn't expected it. He laughed, and said, "Great wisdom in such a little one!" + +The two brothers smiled, and continued walking along the path, happy to have learnt something. After all, great wisdom comes with being both big and small. +Once upon a time there was a pit. Inside the pit, something amazing was growing. Every day it grew a little bit bigger. + +The word got out about the pit. Everyone wanted to see it for themselves! Pretty soon it was the most popular place in town. + +Everybody loved to watch the pit grow. Every morning, the people came to see the transformation. Colors appeared and big beautiful shapes began to form. + +When it was finished, the pit was magnificent. Everyone gasped in awe of its beauty. Everyone was so happy that something so amazing could grow out of a simple pit. + +The town celebrated with a big party. The pit was the star of the show! +Once there was a boy named Bob. Bob loved to climb. Every day he would climb up and down trees and fences. One day, Bob wanted to climb something different. He saw a big triangle in the park. It was very useful because he could climb up it and slide down. + +So Bob ran over to the triangle. He tried to climb up but it was too high. He tried and tried but he couldn't reach the top. Then he had an idea! He got his brother to give him a lift up. + +Once he was at the top, Bob was so excited. He looked out over the park and saw lots of other things he could climb. He was so happy. He decided that the triangle was his favorite place to climb. +A big, tall man named Mark was feeling very heavy. He went to his mother and asked her what was wrong. His mother said that he needed a university to value him. + +Mark didn't really understand, but he knew that he had to try. He took a deep breath and continued walking. He looked up ahead and saw a big, grand building. He was excited and he knew this had to be the university. + +Mark walked through the doors and timidly asked the man at the desk if he could help him. The man smiled and said that he could value Mark. + +Mark was so happy, he had finally found someone to value him. He thanked the man and walked away feeling lighter than ever. He knew he wanted to work hard and show the university that he was valuable. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was very excited because her mom and dad were taking her to the park. She couldn't wait to ride on the swing and the slide. + +When she got to the park, she ran to the swings first. She jumped on and started to swing. She laughed and squealed with joy as she went higher and higher. + +After a while she decided to try something new. She saw an old, red car, so she climbed in and started to ride. All around the park she went, until she reached the slide. + +Lucy climbed up to the top of the slide and sat down. Then she pushed off, whooshing all the way down to the bottom. She smiled and then looked around. + +Her eye caught something else: a big, colorful puzzle. Lucy bent down and picked it up. It was big and fit together perfectly! She played with it for a long time, until it was time to go home. + +Lucy was happy. She had been able to ride, slide, and put together puzzles during the day. She couldn't wait to go back and play again soon. +Lily was feeling very brave one day, so she decided to try something new. She set out on a walk and soon she found a big field filled with lots of colorful flowers. Lily was so excited that she started to run through the field, picking all kinds of flowers. After she had picked a few lilies, she carefully placed them in her pocket. + +The next day, Lily found a special spot in her garden where she planted her lilies. She watered them and watched them grow. Day after day she was careful to give them lots of love. + +Soon enough, Lily's lilies began to bloom in the garden. She was so grateful to be able to admire their beauty. She looked at the colorful flowers and gave them a big smile. + +Lily was so happy with the lilies and was proud that she was able to try something new. She had done a great job and she couldn't wait to show her parents the beautiful flowers. +Once there was a little girl who was very excited for her birthday. At the party, she was surprised to find a big box of tasty chocolate. She couldn't believe her eyes! + +The girl quickly opened the box and saw all of the wonderful treats inside. She picked out a chocolaty bar and took a bite. It was soooo good that she just had to have more. + +The girl decided to stay and eat the entire box of chocolate. She munched, nibbled, and savored each and every piece. She even shared a few with her friends. It was such a special birthday present. + +In the end, the little girl was full of tasty chocolates and feeling very happy. She smiled, thanked her friends for the special treat, and then she went home. +Once upon a time, there lived a mole. He liked to dig holes in the ground and make them smooth. Every day, he would dig and make lots of holes. One day, he felt something strange. He was being scattered! The mole was excited and he went on an adventure. He explored the world around him and found new places. Everywhere he went he found something new and interesting. He even found a smooth lake where he played and had fun. Finally, he decided to go home after his adventure. He returned to his burrow and he was happy to be back. He knew that he had found true happiness and he would never forget his adventures. The mole then curled up and fell asleep, dreaming of what he found during his adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very worried. She was worried about a gem she had lost. She thought it was not in the park where she had been playing. + +The little girl looked everywhere for her gem, but she could not find it. Suddenly the sky went dark, and it grew very gloomy. + +The little girl started to worry again. The little girl's mom said they should go home, but the little girl could not stop worrying. + +Then, when the little girl got back home, she found her special gem lying on the ground. She picked it up and was so happy! + +The sun started to shine, and the little girl was no longer worried. She hugged her gem tight and took it inside to show her mom. +One day, a button in the woods wanted to drink. He could not find any water around so he started to explore. He followed the path until he reached a cave, at the cave he saw a smelly diary. He opened the diary, and inside he found something magical, he found a magical drink! He drank it and all of a sudden he felt full of energy. He was so happy that he danced and sang, and forgot about the smelly diary. He continued his journey and soon he found a river. He drank from the river and he was very satisfied. Now he was sure that he would never be thirsty again. +Once there was a little girl. She was only 3 years old and loved to explore the world around her. One day she was walking outside with her mom, when they stopped in front of a store. The little girl looked up and saw a pile of money sitting in the window. She was so surprised that she just stared at the money! + +Her mom saw the little girl staring and said, "That's a lot of money, isn't it?". The girl nodded her head yes, but didn't say anything. Her mom said, "That money can be very helpful, but it is not ours. So let's keep walking." + +The little girl and her mom continued their walk, but the little girl couldn't stop thinking about the money. She wanted it so bad and kept staring at it as they walked away. + +But the little girl knew that the money was not for her, so instead of taking it she chose to be helpful instead. She helped her mom by holding her hand and smiling as they walked away. +Once upon a time, there was a baby who loved to sleep. He lay down in his bed and put his soft head on the pillow. It was so quiet, he could almost hear the stars twinkle. He closed his eyes and slowly drifted off to sleep. + +In the morning, the sun was very bright. The baby was still fast asleep. He slept for a long, long time and when he finally woke up, he stretched his arms and smiled. + +The baby felt very happy and sleepy. He lay down again, snuggled his head in his pillow and closed his eyes. It was so quiet, he soon fell asleep again. + +As the day went by, the baby slept and slept. Finally, when night came, he was so tired he could barely keep his eyes open. Before long, he was fast asleep and dreaming of the stars. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to study. He thought studying would make him very smart. Every day, he took out his books and studied hard. One day, while he was studying, he saw something moving near him. He looked closely and saw it was a poppy. + +The poppy was bright and red. Fascinated, the little boy decided to study the poppy closely. He looked at it for hours and even touched it. To his surprise, he felt something soft and squishy. + +The little boy was amazed to find the poppy was fake! It was a plastic flower that looked just like the real thing. After some initial surprise, the little boy was happy. He kept the poppy as a friend and showed it to everyone he knew. +Once upon a time, there was a kitty named Whiskers. Whiskers liked to whistle when she was out for a walk in the park. She would often sit on a bench and make happy little tunes. + +One day, Whisker's nosy neighbor Catnip had a really loud whistle. He kept trying to make it louder and louder. Whiskers didn't understand why Catnip wanted a whistle that was so loud. + +So Whiskers decided to try to teach Catnip a new way of whistling. She showed him how to use her lips to make different shapes and make quiet and musical whistles. After a few tries, Catnip finally got the hang of it and started to make some beautiful music too. + +Whiskers was so proud of her friend and they had lots of fun together whistling in the park. +Once, there was a little girl named Annie who was all alone in the world, with no one to love her or care for her. + +Every night she would curl up in her crib and think about why no one wanted her. Why were other children so happy and playing together while she was all alone? She'd close her eyes and drift off to sleep, wishing for things to be different. + +One night, as she was minding her thoughts, she heard a voice coming from outside her window. It was a gentle voice, and it seemed like it was calling out just for her. + +Annie opened the window and peeked outside. To her surprise, she saw a kind little bird, perched on the windowsill, singing away. She listened carefully and soon realized it was the same tune she'd been humming to herself earlier. + +Annie couldn't believe it. She reached out and stroked the bird's soft feathered wings, feeling a sense of comfort and understanding that she'd never had before. She realized that even though she was in a lonely crib, she wasn't truly alone — not if she had a special friend like the bird. + +From that day on, Annie sang her song every night, minding her special friend that stayed by her side. Whenever she felt lonely or sad again, she knew her little feathered friend was there to make her feel better. +Once there was a bear and a rabbit. The rabbit was very jealous because the bear had lots of coal. Every day when the bear came outside he would open his bag of coal and everyone admired it. + +The rabbit was so jealous that he wanted some of the bear's coal. So the rabbit planned a trick to get the coal. + +He waited until the bear was asleep and jumped into the bag of coal! And then he laughed and laughed. + +But the bear woke up and quickly closed the bag. When the rabbit realized he was stuck, he cried and begged the bear to let him out. + +The bear was not very happy but he opened the bag and let the rabbit out. He said, "You must never get into my coal again!" + +The rabbit was happy to be free but he was still jealous at the bear. He knew he wasn't going to get any of the bear's coal. +One day, a cheerful little girl named Suzie was running around the playground. As she ran around, she happily sang and smiled. She noticed that the playground had a tall wall, so she decided to see if she could reach it. + +She ran and jumped as high as she could. She strained her arms and legs, but suddenly, she realized she could not reach the top. Suzie was disappointed, but then she heard a loud voice coming from the top of the wall. + +The voice said, "You can't reach the top, but don't worry. I'll help you climb up here. Just be careful, because there's a big threat up here that you must avoid." + +Suzie was excited to discover what was on the other side of the wall, so she immediately began to scramble up the wall. She used her arms and legs to make her way up the wall and soon, she was at the top. + +But when she reached the top, she found out that the threat was just a big, friendly dog. The dog barked cheerfully and wagged its tail. + +In the end, Suzie had a great time playing with the dog and she was very happy that she had been brave enough to reach the top of the wall. +Once there was a girl named Nina. She was three and very eager to learn. She loved her family and one day when she was visiting them, she saw a silver seat in the room. She was very excited and ran towards it to see what it was like. + +Nina sat on the seat, and it was very comfortable. She leaned back and smiled; so pleased that she had found something special. She looked around the room and saw different things, noticing how beautiful the silver seat was. + +After a while, she decided to get up and find something else, but she didn't want to leave the seat. She went and had some fun, then returned to the silver seat. It was so comfortable. She stayed there for a while and felt relaxed and happy. + +Nina got off the seat, feeling more excited and eager to learn more. She had found a special silver seat that she liked. +Once there was a nurse who had a garden. She was very organized and each day she went to carefully care for the plants. One day, as she was tending to them, she noticed something extra special. One of her flowers had bloomed! It was a beautiful, bright yellow flower. + +The nurse was so excited, she ran inside and grabbed a magnifying glass to take a closer look. She saw all of the different petals, the stem, and even the little seeds that were inside. She was so happy to see it that she ran around and told all of her friends and neighbors. + +Everyone came to see the bloom and it was so beautiful. The nurse felt like her work in the garden had paid off and she was proud of how organized she had kept it. From then on, when the nurse thought of her flower garden, she would remember the special bloom that had sprung up. +Kate was 3 years old and so excited to start school. She couldn't wait to get her new uniform. On the day of her first day, her dad picked her up from home and drove her to school. + +At the school, Kate got a set of new clothes. She tried them on and was very happy. Her uniform was blue and white and it felt very hard. + +When classes began, all the children wore their uniforms. Kate felt so proud wearing hers and all the other children looked so smart. + +After the school day was finished, Kate said goodbye to her friends and got ready to go home. She wore her uniform with a big smile and skipped all the way home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane wanted to go on an adventure, so she put on her cute shoes and went outside. She started to jog east, just like her Mommy taught her. She ran and ran, feeling the smooth grass on her feet. + +As she continued running, she noticed that the trees were getting bigger. suddenly, she saw a big tree with a big, tall branch. Jane was so excited she started to climb the branch, but she was scared to go any higher. + +After a while, Jane bravely kept going. The higher and higher she went, the smoother it got. She finally reached the top of the tree and looked around. Jane could see in all directions. She could even see her Mommy and Daddy waving back at her from her house. + +Jane smiled and waved back. She was so happy that she had gone on an adventure. She stayed in the tree until it got dark. Then she slowly climbed down and continued jogging back home. +There was once a stubborn statue named Sam. He stood in the park every day. Everyone loved Sam, but no one could make him move. One day a strong sack blew into the park. It rolled around and around, bumping into Sam. Sam did not move! He was very stubborn. + +The sack kept on rolling until it hit a tree. Then the sack split open! Out came all kinds of sweet things, like candy and cakes. Everyone was so excited! They all rushed over to take some. + +But Sam just stayed where he was. He was still stubborn. All the people tried to get Sam to move. But he just wouldn't budge! He stayed in exactly the same spot, no matter what. + +So the people decided to make the most of it. They put all the sweet things around Sam. Everyone laughed and smiled. Sam the statue was like a special table now. He was even more special with all the tasty treats! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Bessy. She was very brave. One day she wanted to go outside, but it was very gloomy. Her Mommy said she had to pay first. Bessy knew that meant money, but she didn't have any so she asked her Daddy for help. Daddy said he had a special saw he could use to pay. + +They went outside and Daddy used his saw to cut down a tree. He then took the tree to the store and payed for it. Bessy was so proud of her Daddy. + +After he was done, they went home. Bessy felt so happy because Daddy was able to pay. She was so brave that she said she wanted to use the saw too! +Joey and his mom were in their house. Suddenly, Joey saw a fast tornado outside the window. He was scared and ran to his mom. + +His mom told him that they needed to do something very quickly, so they got up and ran outside. Joey was scared but his mom held him close. + +Thankfully, the fast tornado moved away and soon it was gone. Joey and his mom looked up at the sky and realized the storm was over. + +Joey was very relieved and excited. He and his mom hugged each other and went back into the house. Suddenly, Joey wasn't scared of fast tornados anymore; he knew his mom would protect him! +Once there was a cat named Roll. He loved to play. On one day, he was playing in the garden when he saw a dead ornament. Roll couldn't believe his eyes! He got so excited and started to roll around the ornament. He rolled around and around until he was tired and stopped. From that day on, every time Roll saw a dead ornament he would immediately start rolling. He loved it so much! +Once upon a time, there was a strong train. It was chugging down a shiny track. Imagine what it could do! + +The train had a big engine and many cars filled with happy people. It zipped by a green field and whizzed over a tall rail. The rail was so big and strong, it could carry the heavy train. + +The train stopped at a big station. All the people got off and waved goodbye. Then it was time for the train to go. It chugged away, getting smaller and smaller. + +The next day, the people imagined the strong train again, ready to zip by on its shiny track. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who liked to jog. Every day she would put on her shoes and go for a jog in the park. Even on days when it was raining she would still jog in the rain with a smile on her face. + +One day, while jogging in the park, the little girl saw a jail. It looked clear and empty, but she was worried so she asked her mom what was inside. Her mom explained that it was a place where bad people were kept. + +The little girl was happy to know that the jail was empty, so she jogged on. Every day she would jog by the jail and it always made her feel safe and secure. And when she felt safe, she would jog even faster and with a smile on her face. +Little John was 3-years-old and he lived with his family in a nice house in the town. Every day, a man came to the house to give them a newspaper. Everyone in the family accepted it. + +Little John was always curious about the newspaper, so one day he asked his mom what it was. She told him it was a paper full of news from all around the world. Little John thought it was so exciting! + +The next day, when the man came to the house, Little John asked if he could have the newspaper too. The man smiled, and said yes. Little John was so happy that he could accept the newspaper just like the rest of the family. + +From that day onwards, Little John would help his family read the newspaper every day. He learned so many new things and had lots of fun reading it. Every day, Little John was glad to accept the newspaper - a little piece of the world! +Once upon a time there was a curious cat. Her name was Princess and she loved to explore her world. + +One day, Princess went exploring and she noticed a funny looking envelope sitting atop a tree. It glowed in the sunshine and Princess was very curious. She wanted to find out what was inside. So she reached up and grabbed the envelope. + +Princess delicately opened the envelope and out popped a tiny firefly! Princess gasped in surprise and the firefly began to blink its light. She couldn't believe her eyes! + +Princess enjoyed her new friend and she watched as it blinked in the sun. From then on, Princess and the firefly were the best of friends. They spent every day exploring and having lots of fun. +Jimmy was a deaf office worker. Every day he went to his office and said, "Hello" to everyone. + +But no one ever said hello back. At first, he thought it was because they were busy, so he kept going to work, saying "Hi" to everyone. But still no one said hello back. + +Jimmy soon realized that it was because he was deaf. He was sad, but he didn't give up. He finished all of his work on time and made sure to do it well. + +One day, everyone said hello to him. They smiled, and he smiled back. Jimmy was so happy! From then on, his office was like a second home. He was always surrounded by friends. + +Jimmy was glad he didn't give up. He would finish his work and have lots of fun at the office. +Once upon a time there was a very mild taxi. The taxi belonged to a friendly driver named Joe. Everyday Joe would take passengers on trips to different places. He always tried to be as helpful as he could. + +One day Joe got a call to pick up his most special customers of all. It was a family coming to visit their new home. Joe was really happy to give them a ride and unite them with their new home. + +When they finally arrived they were so happy to be there. They thanked Joe and he hoped their new home would always bring them joy. + +Joe waved goodbye and drove away in his mild taxi, proud that he had been able to help the family unite with their home. +Once there was a kid named Jack. He loved to write stories. Whenever he had spare time, he wrote in his notebook. But one day Jack had a problem. He wrote a lot but he couldn't find a good way to end his story. He was stuck. + +Jack went to his mother and asked her for help. She smiled and said, "I have just the thing - a hook!" She handed him a shiny hook. Jack was excited and asked his mother what to do. + +"You use the hook to grab people's attention and make them want to keep reading," his mom said. Jack thanked his mom and went off to finish his story. + +He used the hook to trick people into thinking that the stupid ending was actually something exciting. The story was a great success! Everyone loved it. From then on, Jack always made sure to use the hook when he wrote stories - it saved him from many stupid endings! +Once upon a time, there was a fun and playful puppy. He loved to run and roll around in the grass. Every day, he would run around and roll in the grass with his friends at the park. + +One day, while the puppy was rolling in the grass, he noticed a hole that he had never seen before. He decided to investigate and he squirmed through the hole. To his surprise, there were lots of toys under the ground! + +The playful puppy started to have lots of fun. He rolled around in his new found world and discovered lots of new things. He found balls to play with, ropes to chew on and even a bouncy bone! + +The puppy enjoyed his adventures under the ground and he would roll around the toys and play for hours on end. Eventually, the sun went down and it was time for the puppy to go back home. + +So, with a smile on his face, the playful puppy rolled back through the hole and out of the ground. He enjoyed his time so much that he went back every day to play with his new found friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very eager. She loved to play and explore new things. One day, she saw a spoon in her mom's kitchen. She was so excited. She picked up the spoon and started to play with it. She waved it in the air and pretended it was a magic wand. She even tried to fit it into some of the food containers, but it was too big. + +The little girl was so eager to make the spoon fit in the containers that she kept trying. After a few tries, she finally figured out how to make the spoon fit. She was so happy and excited that she had made it fit! + +Since then, the little girl always remembers to keep trying things even when she isn’t sure if she can do it. And she always says, “If I keep trying, I can make it fit!†+Once upon a time there were two friends called Max and Sam. Max was very nice and he was always polite. Sam was often rude, and he didn't care about anyone's feelings. + +In the garden one day, Max found a flower pot. Inside, there was a beautiful flower about to bloom. The flower was a mix of lots of different colors, like red, blue and yellow! + +Despite his rudeness, Sam was also amazed by the flower. He wanted to help it to bloom, so he watered it every day and watched the flower carefully. + +Eventually, the flower bloomed and it was beautiful. Max and Sam were so happy to see it! From then on, they were always kind to one another, and they would often visit the flower together to admire its many colors. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a small dog. He was very naughty! One day, he stole a bone from his brother. He ran out of the house with the bone but he didn't know where to go. + +Suddenly, he saw a small exit. He knew it was the way out of the house. He ran through the exit and kept running away. The small dog ran so far he was very tired. + +Suddenly, the small dog heard his brother barking behind him. He didn't want to get caught, so he hid in a bush. His brother looked for him for a long time, but he couldn't find him. + +Eventually, his brother had to go home. The small dog was happy that he could keep the stolen bone! He went back home with the bone, and he never tried to steal again. +Once upon a time there was a large ranch. It was a beautiful place, surrounded by green hills and forests. On the ranch, there lived a small family of cows. Every day, they would go down to the nearby stream to get a drink and lie in the sun. + +One day, the cows noticed something strange: a very large orange cat was on the ranch. They could tell it was not one of theirs. The cows were frightened and didn't know what to do. So, they thought of a plan. + +They all lay down in the grass and pretended to be asleep. When the cat came closer, they had tricked it! The cat was very surprised to see that the cows were lying there, pretending to be asleep. + +The cat was so confused, it ran away and never came back to the ranch. From that day forwards, the cows felt safer and happier on their large ranch. +Once there was a girl who was very happy. Every day she played with her friends and laughed. +One day, she decided to do something crazy. She wanted to make a round shape out of her laughter. She laughed so hard. +The shape of her laughter was round, and it made her friends laugh too. They all laughed until the round shape filled the entire room. +It was so funny that they all kept laughing. They laughed until they all had tears in their eyes. +The girl was so happy that she had made this crazy shape with her laughter. She loved that she could bring so much joy to her friends. +From then on, she named that round shape of laughter as the 'Laughing Circle'. +Once there was a man who was very bored. He wanted to find something fun to do. So he decided he wanted to pay a thief. + +He went to the thief's house and rang the doorbell. The thief opened the door. He asked the thief if he wanted to play. The thief said yes - he would pay him if he played a game. + +The man was so excited! He played the game with the thief and had a great time. He was sad when the game was over. But the thief thanked him for playing and gave him a nice reward. + +The man was so happy! He had paid the thief for playing the game and he had a wonderful time. He was never bored again. +Dave had a dark tie. He liked it very much. He wanted to show it to his friends, but they weren't around. So he decided to go outside and guess what he would find. + +He walked down the street and looked all around. He guessed there might be some animals or a fun game to play. But instead he found a tall tree. He thought it was funny and started guessing what type of animal might be inside it. + +After a few minutes of looking, Dave decided to climb the tree. He slowly climbed up and was surprised by what he saw! In a dark corner of the tree was a bird nest with 4 eggs. Dave was very excited and started talking to the eggs. He asked them to come out, but they didn't move. He guessed they were not ready to hatch yet. + +Dave said goodbye to the eggs and climbed down. He went home with a smile on his face and hugged his dark tie. He was so happy to have discovered the bird eggs and he knew that someday they would come out of their nest and fly away. +Joey and his family went for a walk in the park. Joey was very excited. As they walked there was a loud noise. Joey looked around and saw a big bush shaking. Suddenly, a pet popped out of the bush. It was a friendly cat. It meowed at Joey and his family. + +Joey was excited to meet the pet. The cat revealed it wanted to be petted. So Joey and his family pet the friendly cat. It purred loudly. It was so happy. Joey and his family laughed. They spent a lot of time petting the friendly cat. + +They finally said goodbye to their new pet. Joey and his family were so happy they got to meet the friendly cat. They would never forget it. +Once upon a time, there was a slow race. Two little friends, Jack and Grace, wanted to see who could win the race. + +They started off and Jack ran very fast. Grace, being slow, was still far behind. Suddenly, Jack stopped and waited for Grace to catch up. + +When Grace finally reached Jack, they smiled at each other. They had a fun race, even though they didn't know who would win. + +Jack and Grace crossed the finish line at the same time. They were both winners! + +The friends were happy and hugged each other. Jack and Grace were so proud to be winners of the slow race. +Matt and his mom went to the park. It was a beautiful sight. Matt was excited to enter the playground. He bounced around, pretending to be a superhero. + +He saw some other kids playing on the swings. He ran over to join them. They seemed competitive, trying to see who could go the highest. Matt watched them with delight. + +He decided to join them. He started pushing his legs, feeling the wind on his face. He went higher and higher; it made him feel excited. He shouted with joy. + +Next to him was his mom, so proud. She cheered him on. He was so happy that he was the best at swinging. He was the champion! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and very proud. +One day, Sarah went to the store with her mommy. When they got there, Sarah saw some colorful toys that she wanted. She jumped up and said, "Mommy, I want those!" +Her mommy said, "I know, sweetheart, but first we have to order them. What is the name of the toy you want?" Sarah replied, "This one!" +So her mommy ordered the toy for Sarah. When she got it, Sarah was very proud of it. She hugged it and said, "It's mine, all mine!" +Sarah and her mommy went home happy. Sarah had her new toy, and her mommy was proud of her for asking for it in the right way. The end. +Sammy and his Mommy went to visit Grandma. Grandma was happy to see them. She gave Sammy some red apples. + +They went to the park and Sammy saw a big red slide. He was so excited, he ran right up and down it! + +Then they went to the store. Sammy saw a lot of candy and a toy car. When they got home, Grandma had some news. She said they were all going to visit the zoo tomorrow. + +Sammy was so excited to go see the animals and ride the trains at the zoo. He couldn't wait to go on his next visit! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was three and he was very curious. + +One day Jack's mom gave him a big job. She said he had to bury their grocery in the backyard. Jack was confused but he was brave, so he grabbed his shovel and went outside. + +He started to dig a hole in the ground and put the grocery in. It was hard work, so Jack took a break. When he returned to dig, he noticed something strange. + +Someone else had buried their grocery in the same spot. Jack was confused. He thought and thought, but he couldn't figure out what was going on. Finally, he just shrugged and went to play. + +The mystery remained unsolved, but Jack wasn't too worried about it. He had made a new friend and he was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet girl named Ella. Ella loved to observe the seasons change. When spring came, Ella carefully watched the flowers bloom and admired the new birds in the trees. Then, as summer arrived, she delighted in the warm sun and playing in the grass. + +By the time autumn came, Ella had grown tired from all of her exploring. She enjoyed watching the leaves turn colors and eagerly waited for the snow to come. Winter was full of surprises as Ella observed the snowflakes twinkle and the animals prepare for the cold. When spring came again, Ella was happy and full of energy. She enjoyed observing the new life of the season and celebrated the changing of the seasons. +Jim was getting ready to go outside to play. His mom said he needed a haircut. He did not want to get one, so he rubbed his head, hoping he wouldn't have to. + +But then mom took him to the barber. At first Jim was scared, but the barber was so friendly. He told Jim about his spicy haircut plan. + +Jim knew he had to get a haircut, so he sat in the barber chair and closed his eyes. The barber used a machine to cut Jim's hair. He watched as the barber rubbed some spicy oils onto his head. + +When the haircut was done, Jim looked in the mirror. He couldn't believe it! It looked so cool! He thanked the barber and gave him a hug. + +And with his new, spicy haircut, Jim went outside to play, more confident than ever! +Once upon a time there was a big scale. It was shiny and strong and it was very special. One day a little girl came to visit and she wanted to play with the special scale. She asked if she could have a turn. + +The generous scale agreed, and the little girl started to explore. She put heavy things on one side and light things on the other side. She watched and admired as the scale balanced itself out. + +The little girl had so much fun that she asked if she could come back the next day. The generous scale was happy to say yes! + +The next day the little girl came back with her friends and the scale showed them how it worked. They all had a great time together. + +The generous scale was so thankful to have been given the chance to share its special magic with the little girl and her friends. The little girl and her friends were so happy to have had the chance to play with the special scale. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once there was a little bunny called Benny. Benny was very hungry, so he decided to go on a hunt for some yummy food. He hopped in the grass until he saw a shiny mineral. He quickly grabbed it with his little paws and held it in his mouth. + +Benny nibbled on the mineral and he found it was very yummy! He hopped around and ate more of the minerals until he was full and happy. + +Then Benny went back to his burrow, took a nice nap and dreamed of all the yummy minerals he had just eaten. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was playing outside on a hot summer day. She looked around and saw a fan. She wanted to turn it on, so she walked over to it. She reached out to close it, but when she touched it, something strange happened. All of a sudden, the fan began to spin around and around. + +At first, the little girl was scared and she didn't know why the fan was moving. She cautiously touched it again, but the fan just kept spinning. She tried to turn it off but it didn't work. It seemed like the fan had a mind of its own. + +Suddenly, the little girl heard a voice. It came from the fan, and it said, "Hello! I am an unknown fan. I am here to help keep you cool today." The little girl was amazed and excited. She talked to the fan for a few more minutes, until it was time for her to go inside. + +She said goodbye to the fan, and then she closed it. Once it was off, the fan stopped spinning and was still again. The little girl smiled and waved as she went inside, feeling happy and thankful for her unknown fan. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy bear. He wanted to escape from his home. He ordered his friends to help him. + +The bear and his friends ran and ran until they found a big hole that looked like a secret door. They ordered each other to go inside. They pushed and pushed until the door opened. + +Once they were outside, they saw a dark forest with lots of trees. The bear was so excited he ran and ran until he found a big cave. He ordered his friends to hide inside the cave. + +The bear thought he had escaped, but he was wrong. A big, mean animal came and chased him. He was too grumpy to run and too slow to escape. So the bear had to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a fair radish. He was so proud of his bright red colour! He wanted everyone to see how beautiful he was. + +One day, he decided to take a step away from his home. He wanted to explore the world and see what was out there. + +He stepped over a big puddle, jumped over a branch, and even stepped on a few ants. Before long, he arrived at a beautiful waterfall. + +All around the water were different kinds of radishes. But none of them compared to his beautiful colour. He knew he was the fairest of them all. + +So he proudly took a step closer to the othe radishes, and shared his story. Everyone was so excited to meet the fair radish. + +They listened to him with eyes wide open, and even cheered him on. From then on, they all became good friends! The fair radish had lots of fun with his new friends, and decided he would enjoy the beauty of the waterfall every day. +Once upon a time there was a very scary velvet cat. It had a big, fluffy tail and a fluffy face like a kitty. All the other cats were scared of it! + +One day the cat decided to go on an adventure. It ran and ran until it came to a big, noisy machine. It was so amazed by the machine it decided to try and make it do something. So it stepped up and started to print with its little, furry paws. + +The machine roared and the cat stepped back, scared. But when it looked at what it had printed, it was so happy! There were pictures of mice, birds, and other cats. The velvet cat was so proud of itself. + +It kept on printing until the sun went down and it got tired, so it went home with a smile on its furry face. It was so glad it had tried something new and made something so fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a goal. She wanted to build a very special house and the goal was to get it finished. + +But she got frustrated because it was so hard to build. Every time it almost got finished, something bad would happen and it had to be started again. + +The little girl was so very sad. She thought her goal was not possible. + +But one day, someone was watching. It was a special person who came to help. This special person had the magic to restore the little girl’s house. + +So the little girl got to work once again and this time with help from the special person, she finished the house. She was so happy and felt so proud of her goal. + +The special person had restored the most special house for the little girl! +Once upon a time, there were two brothers. Their names were Jack and Joe. They usually spent their days playing and having fun. + +One day, Jack wanted to spend the day outside. Joe said he wanted to stay inside and play. So, Jack went outside on his own. + +He went for a walk in the park, and he watched all the normal things. He saw birds flying and leaves falling. There were also some kids playing. + +Suddenly, Joe came out of the house. He joined his brother to see all the things he was seeing. They spent the rest of the day playing together and having fun. + +And they both lived happily ever after. +Once there was a tank. It was filled with water. Every day, the tank offered to share its water with the people. But the people were foolish. They ignored the tank's offer. + +One day, a woman saw the tank. She thought it was so kind to offer its water. She decided to take the tank's offer. She filled up her bucket. + +The people were surprised at what the woman did. She shared the tank’s water with everyone. Soon, everyone was drinking the tank's water and feeling happy. + +The tank was so glad that the people had accepted its offer. From then on, the people welcomed the tank's offer each day. They never made the foolish mistake again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue who lived in a big castle. She was only three years old and loved to explore. + +One day, Sue was in the garden looking for pretty butterflies. She was sliding on the grass and accidentally slipped into a secret hole. + +Sue was so excited! She didn't know what she could find inside the hole, so she started to search around. After a few minutes, Sue saw a big chest! + +Inside the chest were lots of treasures - jewels, coins and funny trinkets. “Wow!†Sue said. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. Sue felt frightened and tried to run away, but she was too slow. The guard of the castle had heard the noise and had come to find her. + +“What a foolish thing to do, Sue!†he said. “You should never go into a secret hole without permission. Now come out.†+ +Sue was feeling embarrassed, but the guard was nice and smiled. He helped Sue out of the hole and they went back to the castle together. + +From that day on, Sue promised to never slip into a secret hole again. Instead, she decided to stick to exploring the garden, where she was safe! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mary. Mary was only 3, but she was brave and smart. +Mary always liked to explore, so one day she went on a search. She looked and looked, but she couldn't find what she was looking for. + +Suddenly, she spotted a bathrobe. It was beautiful and sparkly, but it was a bit too big for Mary. Even though it was too big, she wanted it and so she tried it on. + +But wearing the bathrobe was a mistake - it was old and had a bitter smell. Mary quickly took it off and put it back where she found it. + +The next day, Mary went searching again. But this time, she was careful to only pick things that were just right for her. She found a cool pink dress that was the perfect fit, and she was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a pig. The pig was very, very messy. He always made a big mess in the pit. + +One day the pig looked in the pit. He saw that it was very messy. So, the pig started to clean up. He moved the things from the pit and put them in the right places. + +After that, the pig tried to fit all the things back together. He tried hard to make it fit. But, it was very hard! + +Then the pig had an idea. He looked in his pocket and found some glue. The pig glued all the things together. Now the things fit just right in the pit. + +The pig was very happy. He no longer had a messy pit! He thanked himself for being so clever and went out to play. +Once upon a time there was a steam engine. Every day it had to add coal for its journey. One day, it was very anxious about the journey it had to take. It needed more coal, but it was running very low. + +Suddenly, it heard a noise. It was a happy sound. It was the sound of a coal truck. It had come to add more coal. The coal truck filled up the steam engine with fresh, new coal. + +The steam engine was so happy! It was no longer anxious, it had enough coal to take its journey. So with a whistle, it started its journey. With new energy, the engine steamed away. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He really liked to play with trains. Every day, he would dress up in his special train outfit. It was a shirt with a steam train on it, and blue pants that looked just like tracks. He felt very unique when he wore it. + +Jack loved to play in his train room. He had a special worktable where he could build tracks and pretend to drive his toy trains. His favorite was a shiny red engine that had working headlights. Jack liked to lay a track that went all the way around the room and then drive his train around it. + +Every day, Jack's mommy would help him to dress up so he could play with his trains. He loved how the engine sounded when it went around the track. He would often dress up and play for hours, making different track patterns. + +One special day, his mommy helped him dress up, and then they went to a real train station to ride on a real train. It was so much bigger than his toy one and made so much noise when it moved. He was so excited and thought that it was the most unique experience ever! +Once upon a time there was a flea who was very brilliant. He traveled the world looking for something to fill his days. He searched high and low, but nothing seemed right. + +One day he saw a beautiful lake. He decided to take a closer look and flew down to the edge. The flea was filled with joy when he saw a magical fish swimming in the water. + +The fish said, "I'm on a mission to fill the world with magic. You too can help me." The flea was excited and hopped onto the fish's back. + +Together, they spread magical joy and filled the hearts of everyone they met. Everyone loved the flea's brilliant ideas and adventures! + +Soon, the flea had filled his days with joy, friendship and adventure. It was the best days ever and everyone thanked the magical fish for sending him! +Once upon a time, there was a delicate crab. He lived in the big, blue sea. Every day, he would search for food to eat. He especially loved pretty shells. + +One day, the crab decided to explore. He swam around and soon found a magical cave. The crab wanted to go inside. He crawled through the entrance and was amazed at what he saw. + +Inside the cave, the crab saw a beautiful light. Suddenly, it became brighter and brighter until it lit up the whole cave. The crab noticed something special and he became so excited. + +It was a gem! It was pink, purple, and blue. The crab knew he had to take it home with him. Carefully, he grabbed it between his claws and swam back to the ocean. From that day on, the crab kept the gem as a special treasure. +Once upon a time, there were two kids who were best friends. Their names were Amy and Jack. Amy and Jack lived in a big city, which was famous for its bright, tall buildings. + +One day, Amy and Jack wanted to go explore the city. But Jack was worried. He didn't know if it was safe to go out and explore. He was scared of getting lost. Amy saw Jack's worry and had an idea. + +She told Jack that she knew a way to stay safe and find their way home. Amy said, “Let’s draw a map of the city so we won’t get lost!†Jack was feeling better already! + +So Amy and Jack went to explore the city. They had a great time. And whenever they got lost, they just looked at the map they had drawn and found their way back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to count. Everywhere she went, she looked around counting the things she saw. + +One day, she decided to go for a walk. As she walked along, she felt something gentle touch her hand. She looked down and saw a tiny, unknown creature. + +The girl was so excited and started to count. She saw the creature had four feet, two eyes, and one nose. She tried to get a closer look, but the creature ran away. + +But the girl was still happy, because she had counted seven times with the unknown creature. She was sure she would see it again! +Once there was a smart fox. He wanted to go on a journey but was scared because he had never been away from home before. + +One day his mom said, "Come on, it's time for your journey!" The fox was scared but excited. He followed his mom out of the den. + +The fox's mom showed him the way along his journey. She was kind and careful. At one point, she gave the fox something to keep him safe, it was a slap. + +The fox was so smart, he knew how to use the slap to protect him from danger. So, he slaped it on his chest as they traveled along. + +Finally they reached their destination. The fox was brave and cheerful. He said, "Thank you, mom. I had a safe journey." His mom said, "You're smart and brave, my little fox. I'm so proud of you." +One day, there was a little boy named Andy who felt very troubled. He was sad and unsure of how to make himself feel better. So he went and asked his mom how he could relax. His mom had a great idea. She said the best way to relax was to go outside and play. So Andy put on his shoes and ran outside. + +In the backyard, Andy saw a big beef cow. Andy had never seen a beef cow before, he was so excited. He ran up to it and pet it, the cow was very soft. The cow started to moo and Andy laughed. Just touching the cow made Andy feel better. + +Andy spent the afternoon playing in the backyard with the cow. As he smiled and laughed, he forgot about his troubles. The cow reminded Andy to have a bit of fun and relax. Andy realized that he could handle his troubles and still have a good time. +Once upon a time there was a small girl who really wanted to learn to dance. Every day she tried but no matter how much she tried, she just couldn't get the steps right. + +The girl was very persistent. She touched her feet to the floor in the same way but she just couldn't do it correctly. She touched her knees and her hips, but the movements just weren't right. + +One day, she saw a dancer in the park. He was dancing with such grace and movement. The little girl just watched in amazement. + +The man saw the girl watching him and he stopped to see what she was doing. He touched her feet gently and said 'try these steps'. He touched her hands and her hips and showed her how to move them. She kept trying and trying, and eventually she was able to dance just like him! + +The little girl was so happy. She felt the happiness in her heart. From that day on she continued to practice and soon she was dancing like she had always dreamed! +Once upon a time, there was a mom, a dad, and a little girl. Everyday, the family would gather around the dinner table and discuss together. The little girl liked to talk too, but she didn't know many big words. + +One night, the daddy brought home something special. It was a big box with a port on the front. The whole family was very curious. The mom and dad looked closely at the port and discussed what it could be. + +The little girl wandered over to the new box and asked, "What is it?" The mom and dad then explained that the box was a television set. The little girl was very excited and asked if she could watch it. + +The mom and dad thought that it might be too complicated for the little girl, so they decided to let her watch only a few shows. The family sat around the television and watched some interesting shows. + +Finally, the little girl thought the television was the most amazing thing ever. From that day forward, the family began to discuss new shows to watch together and the little girl learnt lots of new words. +Once upon a time there was a white mountain. It was very big and looked like it touched the clouds in the sky. One day two friends, John and Jane, decided to go to the top of the mountain. + +John said, "Let's shoot to the top of the mountain, it will be an adventure". + +So the two friends packed their backpacks and started the climb. They walked and they climbed, going higher and higher. + +When they finally reached the top, they saw a beautiful white bird fly away. + +John and Jane jumped and shouted, "Hooray, we did it!" They smiled at each other and enjoyed the view. + +The two friends were happy and did not want to leave. But after a while, they packed their backpacks and began their journey back down the mountain. + +They looked back at the white mountain and said, "We will always remember this adventure". +One bad day, a mum and her son were marching down the street. As the mum was pushing a stroller, her son was marching in front of her. He felt like the king of the world, marching proudly with his tummy out. + +Soon they heard marching from behind them. It was a marching band and they were playing music on a microphone. The mum could see her son’s face light up. He started marching along with the band and they held hands while they marched. + +They all marched together for a while, until the band had to go to their next show. Then everyone said goodbye and the mum and her son continued marching down the street. As they were walking, the mum told her son about how marching can make you feel better when you’re feeling bad. Then they went home and had dinner together, feeling happy and content from a day of marching. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Jane. Jane was very compassionate, she always tried to help others. She loved to dance, whenever she heard music she started to move her feet. + +One day, Jane was invited to a birthday party. Everyone was surprised when she arrived. Jane wore her best dress and was ready to dance. + +At the party, everyone shared cake and laughed together. Jane was so happy, she couldn't stop dancing. Even the little toddlers joined her, it was a lot of fun. + +The party ended quite late. As Jane said goodbye to everyone, they thanked her for her kindness and danced one last time together. Everyone waved goodbye as Jane left with a smile on her face. +On a sunny day, Maria and her family went to the beach. Maria was very excited! She loved to play in the sand and splash in the waves. When Maria got to the beach, she noticed a person on the sand. He was laying on a towel and seemed very sad. + +Maria didn't know who he was, but she decided to go up and say hello. She waved her hand in front of his face, but he didn't move. Maria realized he must have been deaf. She wondered why he was all alone at the beach. + +Maria wanted to make him happy, so she lay down beside him and smiled. Suddenly, the man's face lit up with joy. Maria's family watched from the shore, amazed at how quickly Maria had made the man's day brighter. + +The two of them lay in the sun for a long time, smiling and enjoying the beach. Maria was happy to have made such a good friend! +Once upon a time, there was a calm bear. The bear liked to count numbers. Every day, he'd take a number and count it slowly. One, two, three. He counted up to ten, and then start again. He was so proud of himself for counting! + +Eventually, the bear became the best number counter around. He could count from one to ten faster than ever before. Even the birds in the sky cheered for him when he counted! The bear smiled with happiness. + +Time passed and the bear kept counting numbers. He grew older and wiser. He always held onto the joy counting numbers brought him. Whenever the bear was feeling down, he would close his eyes, take a deep breath, and count numbers to himself. + +One, two, three, four, five.... That was how the bear stayed calm and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack had a tire that he liked to set on the playground each day. He would set it in different places and have fun pushing it around. + +One day, Jack noticed another boy playing on the playground. This boy was healthy and strong, and he had a tire just like Jack. Jack thought this was so cool. He waved at the boy and asked if he wanted to push the tires together. + +The boy smiled and said yes. Jack and the boy pushed the tires together and had a great time. They laughed and played until it was time to go home. + +On his way back home, Jack thought about how much fun he had with the healthy boy, and he was happy that he was able to make a new friend. From then on, Jack and the boy spent all of their free time playing with their tires together. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce little girl. She loved solving puzzles even when they were hard. She saw a video with lots of puzzles and she wanted to try them. She worked on them all day long and was so excited when she solved even one! Every time she solved a puzzle, she felt clever and proud. + +Soon her puzzles got harder and harder. Eventually she saw a big puzzle that was very difficult. She worked on it for a long time and it definitely was not easy. Finally, after much hard work, she solved the big puzzle! She felt so happy and excited and it was her best puzzle ever! + +She now loves solving puzzles of all sorts, from effortless to fierce. She still remembers her first puzzle and loves to show everyone the video of it. When someone can't solve a puzzle, she always tries to help them by giving tips and tricks. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Mia. Mia was very curious. She liked to ask lots of questions about everything. One day, Mia's mom said she was going to make some pasta. Mia was very excited! + +So Mia and her mom went into the kitchen and got things ready. Mia helped her mom mix the pasta and then they put it into boiling water. Mia was so eager to try the pasta, she kept asking when it would be ready. + +Finally, the pasta was done. It smelled really delicious! Mia and her mom sat down at the table and ate the pasta. Mia was so happy, she liked it even better than she thought she would! She thanked her mom for taking the time to care for her and make the pasta. + +Mia and her mom ate every last bit of the pasta and then hugged each other. Mia knew that with her mom taking care of her, she would always have someone special to share delicious meals with. +Once upon a time, there lived a special seal. He liked to take nice, long swims. One day, he decided to go on a long journey. He set off in search of something special. + +As he was swimming, he saw something shiny in the water. It was a fit hat! He was very excited. He grabbed the hat and put it on his head. It was a perfect fit! He was so happy. + +The seal thought the hat must be a gift. He didn't know how it got into the water but he was sure that it was special. So he decided to give it to his friend, the dolphin. + +When the dolphin saw the hat, he was so excited. He put it on and it was a perfect fit! The seal was so glad that his friend was happy. From that day on, every time the dolphin went swimming, he wore the hat with a big smile on his face. + +The moral of this story is to always appreciate the gifts that we receive. A simple act of giving can bring much joy to others. +Once upon a time there was a furry bear. He liked to rest in the sun and he was always very tired. One day he decided to go to the ice-cream store. He bought the biggest ice-cream he could find and ate it all up. He felt so happy and full. Afterward he rested under a tree in the park and fell asleep. He dreamed of having more ice-cream and being furry and happy. In the end, the bear ate a lot of ice-cream, took naps, and was always very happy. +Once upon a time there was a strong bear. He lived far away in a camp by himself. Every day the bear woke up and went to the nearby lake to yield fish. + +He was very skilled in catching fish and could yield a lot of them quickly. He was the strongest bear in the camp and everyone knew it. + +The bear often shared his catch of fish with his friends in the camp. They would come and sit around his camp fire and eat the fish for dinner. Everyone in the camp was very happy to have such a strong bear living nearby. + +One day, the bear had to travel and left the camp. Everyone was sad to see him go but still remembered him fondly. He was the strongest bear in the camp and they had all been lucky to have him around. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She loved going to the beach, but it was always such a hassle to get ready. She struggled to put on her swimsuit every day and she really wanted something to make it easier. + +One day, her grandmother gave her a piece of clean, lip-shaped wax. She was told that she could use it to make her evening swim easier. She was so excited to use it! + +When she got to the beach, the sun was so hot and the water looked so inviting. She wanted to get in right away, but the wax was making her swimsuit hard to get on. She kept trying to pull it up, but it kept resisting her. + +Finally, she took a deep breath and used the wax to rub on her swimsuit and it worked! The wax let her swimsuit slide right on. She was so happy that she ran right into the water and had the best swim of all time! +Once upon a time there was a friendly old lady who lived in a small house. Every morning she would go outside to say hello to all of the birds in the trees. She had a special secret - she always brought a rag with her. + +One day, when she was out in the garden, she heard the chirping of a special bird. She looked up and saw a little robin. He was looking at her and he seemed a bit scared of the rag. + +The old lady decided to make a promise to the little bird. She told him that she would no longer bring the rag when she came to visit the birds. She said that she would be much more friendly without the rag. + +The little robin seemed to understand. He made a special chirp and flew away. From that day on, the old lady kept her promise and she was much friendlier to all of the birds. +Once upon a time there was a car. The car needed fuel so it came to a station. The station was rough - the ground was bumpy and the walls were made of rocks. + +The car stopped and the driver opened the door. He got out and looked towards the store. He walked to the door of the store and closed it behind him. + +Inside the store were shelves filled with fuel. The driver picked up a can of fuel and took it to the car. He opened up the back of the car and filled it with the fuel. Then he closed the door. + +The car was ready to go again. Its engine rumbled and it drove away from the rough station. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once there was a spell. It was a very special spell, and it was very powerful. Everyone was very proud of the spell. + +Then one day, something strange happened. The spell started to part - it split into two spells. One spell stayed in town and the other flew away into the sky. + +The people in town were very proud of the spell that was still with them. They dared anyone to try and break it. But no one could, no matter how hard they tried. The spell was too strong. + +The people in town celebrated their special spell every day and rejoiced in its amazing power. They treated it with respect and loved it very much. + +And that is how the spell stayed forever, in two parts, with the people in town being very proud of it. +Once upon a time there was a very friendly bear named Brandy. One day she was walking through the woods when she caught sight of an ornament. She picked it up and noticed it had the most beautiful design. Then she heard a voice calling out. It was a small kitten who was stuck in a tree. Brandy was very compassionate and knew she had to help the kitten. She stuck the ornament in her pocket and ran towards the tree. + +When Brandy got there she wrapped her arms around the tree and started climbing. She used all her strength to slowly work her way to the top, and soon enough she was able to grab hold of the kitten. She carefully brought the kitten down to the ground and held it close in her arms. + +The kitten purred with joy and thanked Brandy for being so compassionate. Brandy smiled and decided to put the ornament in her pocket as a reminder of how she had been able to help the kitten. She thanked the kitten for the happy memory and wished her luck. And they both went on their merry way. +Once there was a girl called Emma. One day, she was so excited because spring had come. She loved playing outside in the sunshine and she couldn't wait to go and explore. + +But first, she had to choose her costume. She wanted to wear something special, so she picked a thick, pink dress with lots of colourful flowers all over it. She also had a matching hat and some sparkly shoes. + +After getting dressed Emma ran outside, feeling free and happy. She felt the soft breeze on her skin and smelled the sweet flowers in the air. She smiled and could almost hear the birds sing as she danced around the garden. + +At sunset, Emma went back inside, tired but happy. She was so proud of her thick, beautiful costume and all the fun she had during spring. +One day, a little boy wanted to go sailing with his mom. He asked his mom if he could, and she said yes. The little boy was so excited! He quickly ran to get his sailing boat and brought it to the beach. + +Once they got to the beach, they got into the boat and started sailing. The little boy was having so much fun and he smiled and laughed. The water felt so nice and the wind made the sail go faster. + +After a while, they stopped sailing and the boy's mom suggested they have some tea. She had brought her special, expensive tea too. They took the tea onto the boat, and drank it while watching the sun set. It was so beautiful. + +The little boy was so excited to have gone sailing with his mom and he had a wonderful time. He just loved their day sailing! +Once upon a time, a worm called Jim was going for a walk in the park. As he tip-tapped along, he suddenly felt an urge to eat some yummy leaves. He made his way to the leafy bush and began to munch away. As he ate, he heard a voice calling. It was his friend, Matt the bug. + +Matt suggested they go and look for old sticks and stones, as they had done before. Jim was feeling very excited, so they set off. + +As they moved through the grass, Jim was careful not to make too much noise. Suddenly, he noticed a shiny piece of metal sticking out of the ground. With his worm-strong arms, he pulled it out! It was a big, rusty can. + +Both Matt and Jim looked at each other with big eyes. They wished they could open it, but try as they might it wouldn't budge. After a few moments, Matt had an idea. He said to Jim that if he used his worm-strong arms to hold the lid down, Matt could use his bug-strong legs to try and open it. + +Jim urged Matt on as he desperately tried to unscrew the lid. After a few attempts, it finally opened! Inside the can was a wonderful surprise - lots of delicious treats! + +The two friends were thrilled, and they hugged each other in delight. After that day, they were sure to be extra careful +Once there was a church. Inside the church lived a man who was very serious. He never smiled or laughed. One day, a small girl came to the church. She was only three years old. She wanted to touch the man and make him smile. She walked up to him and touched his arm. + +At first, he was surprised. He looked down at the girl and then he smiled. The girl was so happy to see him smile. She laughed and hugged him. The man was surprised, but he hugged her back. + +From that day on, the man and the little girl were friends. They played together and laughed a lot. The little girl taught the man to smile and laugh again. The church was now filled with smiles and laughter. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Lucy. Sam really wanted to do something special for Lucy, so he decided to lead her on a fun adventure in the park. Sam and Lucy ran together and laughed as they explored the park. + +Suddenly, they came to a big number. It was five! Sam turned to Lucy and said, "I bet if you count to five, something special will happen!†Lucy happily agreed and counted,†one, two, three, four, five!" Just then, magical sparkles appeared in the sky. Lucy was so excited and she said to Sam, “Thank you for leading me on this fun adventure!" + +Sam felt very happy, but he was also sad. He said to Lucy, “I'm sorry that I don't have a special treat for you at the end.†Lucy gave Sam a big hug and said, “That's OK. I had so much fun today and that is the best treat I could ever hope for!†+Once upon a time, there was a big coat. It was open and very cozy. One day, a little girl named Lucy found it lying in the meadow. She put it on and it fit perfectly. She went for a walk and everywhere she went, the coat kept her very warm. + +At the end of the day, she came back to the meadow and decided to take a rest. She lay down on the grass and the coat spread all around her like a blanket. She felt so safe, warm and happy. She snuggled into the coat and fell fast asleep. + +When she woke up, the sun was shining and the birds were singing. She got up and folded the coat, ready to take it home with her. From then on, she always brought the coat with her wherever she went! +Mom and Dad had a puppy but it was very small. Mom and Dad tried to feed the puppy but it was too small to eat by itself. So every day, Mom and Dad fed the puppy. + +The puppy grew bigger and bigger. Soon it was almost as big as a grown up dog. Mom and Dad were very happy. + +One day, the puppy did something that made Mom and Dad angry. The puppy had made a big mess and Mom and Dad got very mad. They were so mad that the puppy was ashamed. + +Even though they were angry, Mom and Dad still fed the puppy all the time. They wanted the puppy to have enough to eat so it could grow big and strong. + +Mom and Dad loved their puppy very much, and even when it got in trouble, they still took care of it and fed it. +Once upon a time there was a white house. It was very tall and alert for anything. One day, a little bird flew past the house. It wanted to take a rest on the house. It flew to the window and tapped against the glass. + +Inside the house, a little girl saw it. She was so happy and opened the window. The bird flew inside and perched on the edge of the table. + +The girl thought the bird was so pretty and wanted to be friends. She said “Hello!†But the bird was scared, so it flew away quickly. + +The little girl was sad. But then she had an idea. She quickly shut the window so the bird wouldn't fly away again. She sat alert, waiting to see what would happen. + +Sure enough, pretty soon the bird returned. It was happy to see the window was shut and flew back inside the house. The little girl and the bird became the best of friends. They were so happy together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was very sad and felt very lonely. She was having a miserable day and wanted something to change. + +Suddenly, she saw a twinkling star in the sky! Jane jumped up with joy, so happy to find a star. She wished on the star with all her heart. + +Then, her wish came true! A friendly fairy appeared before her. The fairy said "Hello Jane! I'm here to teach you something magical and special!" The fairy waved her wand and taught Jane how to make all her wishes come true. + +Jane's eyes sparkled with excitement. She thanked the fairy and said goodbye, with a huge smile on her face. Every time Jane felt alone or miserable, she remembered the fairy and her special star. +Once upon a time there was a mighty hose who loved to fly. Every day the hose would flap her wings and soar through the beautiful sky. Everywhere she went, the hose made new friends. One day the hose saw a beautiful rainbow. When the hose flew closer, she saw a pot of gold! The hose was so excited she did a loop in the air. The hose was so happy that she flew higher and higher until she reached the stars. Then she flew back down to earth and shared the gold with all the other animals. They were all so happy and grateful for the mighty hose's generosity. They laughed and ran around, and had the best day ever. The hose flew away into the sunset with a full heart. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She had a folder that was very special. It was the original folder that she had had since she was only a baby. + +The folder was pink and had a gold heart on it. Every day the little girl put something precious inside the folder. Before long the folder was full of special things. + +The little girl did not know what to do with the folder. Then one day she had an idea. She went out into the garden and put the folder on the ground. + +The little girl was very excited. Then something amazing happened. As the sun shone down on the folder it started to glow in the most beautiful way. + +The little girl smiled and knew she had gained something special from putting her folder in nature. She was very happy and ran inside to share the wonderful news with her family. She knew she had gained something very special. +Once upon a time there was a family who wanted to go on a fun trip. They packed many things in a big bag. They also packed some food and drinks to take with them. + +The family went on a trail. It was a very attractive trail with lots of trees, birds and butterflies. They saw a big lake too. The family had lots of fun walking on the beautiful trail. + +When they reached the end of the trail they were very happy. They took lots of pictures and enjoyed the scenery. Then they packed their things and went back home. +Minnie was a brave little girl who liked to explore. She loved to go in search of adventures. One day she went for a walk in the park and saw a fierce paper and decided to pick it up. She was so curious she wanted to see what was inside the paper. So she carefully tore it in two and found something amazing-- a tiny frog! Suddenly, the frog hopped away. Minnie was so excited, she ran after the frog and part of the paper flew away with the breeze. She kept running and running until the paper was out of sight. When Minnie was out of breath, she stopped and looked around. Suddenly, she heard the sound of music and turned her head. The frog was gone, but the paper parts were now flying in the air and making shapes of beautiful butterflies. Minnie was so happy and filled with joy, she smiled and clapped with delight. The day was full of adventures and Minnie had made a new friend who would stay with her for a long time. +Once there was a boy called Tim. He loved to play. His favourite game was called wrecks. Tim was very competitive. He always wanted to win. + +One day, he went to play wrecks. All his friends were there too. He was very excited. The game started and everyone was running around. Everyone was trying to find the wreck first. + +Tim was the fastest. He spotted it before anyone else. He grabbed the wreck and ran away. His friends were shocked. + +They all started chasing after Tim. He was running as fast as he could. He got to the finish line first and won the game. Everyone cheered and gave him a big hug. + +Tim was very happy. He had won the game. He had been so competitive and it had paid off. From that day onwards, he was always everyone's favourite player. +Anna went to the kitchen with her mom. She watched as her mom started to unpack all the things she had brought home. Anna wanted to help, but first her mom said she had to wash her hands. + +When Anna returned, her mom had finished unpacking. On the kitchen table, Anna saw many different things - eggs, ham and cheese. Anna's eyes widened and she clapped with glee. + +"What do you want to do, Anna?" asked her mom. + +"Let's make breakfast together!" said Anna, jumping up and down. Her mom smiled and gave her an egg to crack. + +Anna broke the egg and was so excited to see the yellow yolk come out! But when she went to crack the second egg, the shell broke too hard and the egg fell to the floor. + +Anna's mom looked at her and said, "It's okay, Anna. It's alright to make mistakes. Don't worry. Let's try again." + +Anna was a bit embarrassed, but she tried again. This time it worked. When Anna and her mom were done, they had a delicious breakfast. Anna smiled and said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I made a mistake, but I'm glad it's all okay now." Her mom nodded and gave her a hug. +Once there was a little girl named May. One day she saw something open on the floor. She picked it up and twisted it. Suddenly, a smelly and disgusting smell came out of it. May stepped back in surprise and quickly put the open thing down. She realized that it must have been a smelly sneaker! From then on, May knew to always twist something before she put it in her hands. +One day a dog was feeling very happy and wanted to skip. He ran around the yard and jumped up and down. He was feeling so silly that he started to do a loop! He zig-zagged around and around, and then he did a loop-de-loop! The dog felt silly and stupid, but he was having such a good time. + +When he was done with the loop, he decided that he wanted to skip again. He ran around the yard and started to do more jumps. He was so excited! Just as he was about to do a big jump, the neighborhood cat came by. + +The dog got scared and ran away. He didn't want to look stupid in front of the cat. The cat watched the dog as he ran away and he sighed. He wanted to skip too! +Once upon a time, there was an original crown. It was so beautiful that anyone who saw it wanted it right away. + +The crown was put in a special box and locked up. Nobody could steal it because it was too special. + +One sunny day, the box was opened and the crown was taken out. It was put on a special number. That number was one! + +The original crown was now the king of the town. Everyone was happy and celebrated. The crown had a special sparkle and everyone felt very proud. + +The crown had been given its special number and it was now the special king of the town. From then on, everyone was happy! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl. She was three years old and had a deep, quiet voice. Every morning, she went to a special room. + +In that room, she had a big notebook. She wrote special things in it with a pen. Every day, she would repeat the same things over and over. + +First, she would draw a big sun with lots of happy faces around it. Then, she would write her name in big, bold letters. Lastly, she would fill the pages with one very special thing. + +Every day she would write the same thing: "I love my family." She wanted to remember the deep love she had for them. + +The little girl knew that it was important to repeat these things, so she made sure to write them on every single page of her notebook. And every day, it was a reminder that she was loved. +One day, the little girl wanted to dress in something special. She found her favourite orange dress in her drawer and put it on quickly. She then decided to add a special touch to her outfit. She grabbed a big yellow bulb and put it in her pocket. + +The little girl looked in the mirror and smiled. She liked how her orange dress looked with the yellow bulb. She was so excited to show her mom what she was wearing. + +When mom saw how the little girl was dressed, she smiled too. She said it was beautiful and gave the little girl a big hug. The little girl was very happy and felt so special wearing her orange dress with the yellow bulb. +Once upon a time there was a small house with a shelf inside. The shelf was on the wall, and it had lots of things on it. + +One day a little girl named Lucy went to the shelf to examine it. She was very curious, so she looked at all the different things. She saw a big Bear and some blocks. + +But careless Lucy accidentally knocked over a lot of the things on the shelf. She was very upset and tried to pick them back up again. + +Luckily, Lucy’s mom came in at just the right time and both of them put all the things back on the shelf. Lucy looked at her mom and said “I will be more careful next time!†+ +Then, Lucy and her mom hugged and went back to their game. Lucy was very happy that she got to examine the shelf, even though she had been a bit careless. +John was so excited because it was a holiday! He looked around the house to find what to do. Suddenly, he spotted a new toy. It was a yellow ball with stripes. He was so happy he even forgot that he was bored before. He decided to replace his old toy with the new one. + +John was getting ready to go out to play when his mom came in with a surprise. It was a mild day and she said that he could go for a picnic with his family. He was so thrilled and couldn't wait to get outside. + +John had so much fun on his holiday! He ran around, played tag with his siblings, ate delicious food and even got some new friends. He was finally ready to go home and couldn't wait to show his toy to his new friends. + +John was full of joy when he put the new toy back in its place. He knew that nothing would ever replace the wonderful memories he had of his holiday. +Once upon a time, there was a smelly cage in a garden. Inside the smelly cage lived a bird. The bird wanted to fly away, but it couldn't escape - until one day something special happened. + +A kind man walked past the garden and saw the bird in the cage. He wanted to help. He had a key that would open the cage! + +The man opened the cage and the bird was free. The bird was so happy - it flapped its wings and flew away into the sky. + +The kind man smiled and said, "Now the bird can finish flyin' - and I can finish walkin'". +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Ben. He had a big spade, and he liked to share it with his friends. + +One day, Ben went to the beach with his spade. He wanted to find something special. He searched and searched, but didn't find anything. He was getting restless. + +Suddenly, he spied something shiny in the sand. He dug it up with his spade and it was a shiny coin! Ben was very excited, he couldn't believe it. + +He wanted to share his treasure with his friends. So, he ran over to them and showed them the shining coin. They were all very happy and ran around the beach together. + +Ben learned an important lesson that day. Even when something is special, it's can still be nice to share it with others. +One day, a bald man and a boy went for a walk in the park. As they walked, the man asked the boy a question. "Do you like to swing?" The boy nodded and smiled. + +They went over to the swing set. The man said to the boy, "Climb up and I'll push you." The boy climbed up and the man pushed him. The boy laughed as he went higher and higher. + +When the boy stopped swinging, the man said, "Would you like to play on the slide too?" The boy nodded eagerly. He climbed up to the top of the slide and looked over the edge. + +The boy said, "This is fun!", and the man replied, "Yes, it sure is!" The man and the boy played together until the sun started to set. Then they said goodbye and walked home. It had been a wonderful day! +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a small, humble house. He lived alone, and was often sad. One day, he decided to take a long nap to rest. He laid down and closed his eyes. As he slept, the old man had a dream of eating a big bowl of warm rice. + +When he woke up, the old man felt happy and fresh. He thought about the dream, and decided to make it a reality. He walked to the store and bought some rice. He cooked the rice and ate it, feeling thankful. + +After the old man finished, he felt satisfied and even more rested than before. From then on, he would take a nap every day and end the day with a bowl of warm rice. The old man was living a humble life of rest and contentment. +Once upon a time there was a poor cap. It was frayed and worn and had seen many days. The poor cap needed to gain a new look. + +The cap decided to find someone who could help him. He hopped around town, but no one could help him. + +Finally, he came to a garden with a big pond. At the edge of the pond, he saw a frog. The frog was taking a nap in the sun, but the cap called out to him. + +The frog was very kind and offered to help. He said he could make the cap look brand new. The cap was very happy and said yes please. + +The frog took the cap to the pond and jumped in. He began to swim around with the cap. Then, he came out of the pond and the poor cap had gained a brand new look. The cap felt so proud and thanked the frog for his help. + +And ever since then, the cap has been looking very smart and happy with his new look. +Once upon a time there was a man who wanted to learn something new. He asked his wife for advice and she suggested he try painting. So, he bought some paints and set up the table in their backyard. He was excited to learn how to paint. + +His wife helped him mix the colors to make the perfect pink. He learned to make brush strokes with the paint and mix different shades of pink. After many days of practice he finished his painting. + +The wife was so proud of him and gave him a big hug. They hung the painting in their living room and it was a bright reminder of his new skill. + +The man kept learning and painting and became better and better. Every day his wife smiled at the paintings and was always proud of him. +Once upon a time there was a girl. Her name was Jane and she was very brave. She decided to go on an adventure one day. + +Jane walked through the green grass and entered a field. In the field she saw many sheep. They were all white, but one was red! Jane was so curious that she walked up to the red sheep. + +She gently pet the sheep and it made a happy baaa. Jane was so excited that she asked the red sheep to join her on her adventure. The sheep smiled and followed Jane. + +They explored the field together and had lots of fun. After a while, Jane said goodbye to her red sheep friend and continued her adventure. She never forgot her red sheep friend. +Once there was a port. It was filled with boats. Bob the boat driver was there. He was patient. He wanted to go on a long journey along the port. + +One day, Bob saw a little boy. He was holding a big bag. The boy asked Bob to take him on a long journey. Bob was excited. He said yes. + +The journey began. Bob was patient as he sailed along the port. The little boy was impatient. He wanted to go faster. He even tried to hold the boat to make it move faster. Bob had to tell the boy it was ok and that they were on their way. + +Finally, they arrived at the other side of the port. The little boy had a smile on his face. He thanked Bob for the wonderful journey. Bob was happy too. He thanked the boy for being so patient and told him to come back soon. Bob and the little boy said goodbye and went on their way. +Once there was a tough golfer. He practiced every day and he was really good at it. All of his friends were very impressed and wanted to be like him. + +One day, the tough golfer decided to stay at the golf course. He brought his equipment and made a camp. He stayed there all night, playing in the dark until he was too tired to keep going. + +He stayed up all night, and even through the morning. When the sun came up, he was still on the golf course. All his friends were amazed and wanted to know why he stayed so long. + +The tough golfer told them the truth; he just wanted to practice and have fun. He knew if he stayed on the golf course for long enough, he would become the best golfer ever. He was determined to keep practicing until he was the best! +Once upon a time, there was a rare leather chair. It was very special and grand. + +One day, a little girl saw the chair and wanted to sit in it. She asked mommy if she could sit in it. Mommy said, "Sure, kindly take a seat!" + +The little girl was so excited that she could finally sit in the chair. She carefully put her bottom in the leather and wiggled around until she found a comfortable spot. + +Mommy came over and said, "Do you like it? That's a very rare and beautiful chair." The little girl liked it very much and said, "Thank you!" + +Mommy then smiled and said, "We can keep the chair here in our living room, and you can sit here when you like." + +The little girl loved her special chair, and from that day on she would often sit in it, feeling special and proud. +The sun was shining brightly on the farm. It was a beautiful summer day. Toby and his dad were out in the fields. Toby found a big pile of oats. He was so excited. + +Toby reached down and grabbed a handful of oats and threw it into the air. The oats were so light and the wind blew them everywhere. Toby watched as the oats floated around in the warmth of the sun. + +Toby's dad smiled and said, "Let's spend the day having some fun with the oats!" Toby was so excited. + +Toby and his dad ran around and played with the oats. They made shapes on the ground and pretend games with the oats. They laughed and had a great time. + +At the end of the day, Toby was tired, but he had had so much fun. He was so happy to have spent the day playing with the oats. +Once upon a time there was a laser. Every day the laser would speak in a soft and gentle way. The laser was very patient. +One day, a 3 year old boy became curious about the laser. He wanted to know what it said. He cautiously walked up to the laser and asked it to speak. +The laser smiled and started to talk. It spoke about the stars and how they filled the night sky with light. It sang songs about the sun and all its warmth. All the while, the boy listened, in awe of the patient laser's stories. +Eventually, the boy ran out of time and he had to go home, but not before saying goodbye to the laser. He shouted a "thank you" and waved goodbye before he ran off. The laser smiled and waved back, looking forward to their next conversation. +There was a small pet that wanted to go outside and have fun. So it started to crawl across the floor. The crawling pet bumped into things that were lying around, but it eventually made its way outside. + +It was a warm, sunny day and the pet was so happy to be out of the house. It kept crawling around, exploring and having fun. + +Soon, the pet crawled up to a pet store. It looked inside the store, but saw nothing but really expensive items. The pet was very sad because it didn't have enough money to buy anything. + +But then, it saw something right in the corner - a cheap pet toy! It was so excited. The pet crawled up to the toy and took it back home. From then on, it had lots of fun playing with its new toy! +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Alice and Lucy. They were both very lucky. One day they decided to work together on a special project. + +Alice and Lucy were going to make a waist belt. They wanted to make it from scratch, so they gathered all the materials they needed. They worked very hard all day. + +At last the belt was finished and it looked beautiful! They both felt so proud that they had worked together to make it. + +Alice and Lucy decided to take turns wearing the waist belt. First, it was Alice's turn to be lucky and wear the belt. She put it around her waist and admired it. It was so beautiful! + +The next day it was Lucy's turn to be lucky and wear the belt, and off they went to show their friends their wonderful creation. Everyone was so impressed and amazed, because Alice and Lucy had worked so hard together to make the belt. + +The two best friends celebrated with a special treat and laughed and laughed, enjoying the accomplishment of their waist belt. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Susie. She was 3 years old and loved playing games. Every week, her parents gave Susie a lovely surprise. They would wrap it up and present it to her with love. + +One week, they gave Susie a beautiful new dress. She put it on straight away and twirled around the room. It was lovely, with sparkles and pretty flowers. Susie spun and smiled until she was dizzy. + +The next week, Susie's parents gave her a brand new bike. She looked forward to riding it around the garden. Susie jumped on the bike and it felt so safe and strong. She loved it and wanted to ride it every single day. + +Susie's parents loved to give her a new surprise every week. It made them happy to see Susie so excited and delighted. Every week was so full of surprises and love, just like a lovely new dream. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Martha. Martha loved to play with her marbles. Every day she’d play a special game with them and it always made her feel happy and excited. + +But one day, Martha found something weird in her bag of marbles. It was a big marble. It was too big to play her normal game. Martha thought this was strange and couldn’t figure out what the marble was for. + +A voice suddenly called out to Martha, “Remember your promiseâ€. Martha looked around but couldn’t see anyone. Then she realized the voice was coming from the big marble. She picked it up and realized the marble was reminding her of her promise to her mom. + +Martha smiled and thanked the marble for reminding her. She quickly went off to keep her promise. And from that day on, Martha was reminded of the weird marble that helped her remember! +One day, Molly and her mommy were walking in the park. Molly saw an envelope on the ground and picked it up. She gave it to her mommy and asked what it was. Her mommy smiled and said it was a special envelope for someone's birthday. Molly was excited and wanted to give the envelope to the person. + +Molly's mommy told her that the envelope was for a person who was living in the park nearby. But when Molly and her mommy got to the place, the person was there. Molly's mommy saw the person, but she ignored him. Molly asked why she ignored the person, and her mommy said it was because he was homeless. + +Molly was sad that her mommy had ignored the person. She tried to show her mommy how important it was to be compassionate. So she smiled at the person, wished him a happy birthday, and gave him the envelope. + +The person was happy to receive the envelope, and thanked Molly and her mommy. The person said he felt so grateful that Molly had noticed him, even though her mommy had chosen to ignore him. Molly was so proud of herself, and she and her mommy hugged each other. From that day on, Molly's mommy always tried to show more compassion to people who needed it. +Johnny was feeling very shy on Wednesday. He wanted to play with the other kids, but he didn't know how to start a conversation. He was thinking about what to say when his teacher came over. + +His teacher said "Hi Johnny, would you like to play ball with the other kids?" Johnny smiled but he was still feeling a little shy. He thought about it for a minute and then he said "Yes, I think I would like to play". + +His teacher smiled and she said "Great! Go join them, they will be so happy to have you playing with them". + +Johnny walked over to the other kids and they welcomed him with big smiles. He was still feeling shy, but he knew he was safe with his teacher nearby. He couldn't believe it, he was actually playing ball with the other kids! + +He thought to himself, "This Wednesday is turning out to be the best day ever!". +There was once a smart plastic tub that wanted to go swimming. But it wasn't able to get into the water by itself. So one day it asked a little child to help it out. + +The child was happy to do so. The child took the tub and filled it up with water from the tap. Then the child found a sponge and some soap and started washing the tub. He scrubbed and rubbed, and cleaned the tub all over. + +When the child was done, the tub was sparkling clean. Then the child and the tub went to the swimming pool. The tub was so happy! In the water it swam around and around and splashed the child. Together they enjoyed lots of fun. +Once there was a little girl who loved playing outside. Every day she would find something new to explore. One day it got dark and the girl wanted to keep playing, but she couldn't see. Then her mommy gave her something special - a flashlight! She held it in her hand and suddenly she could see everything around her. The little girl was so excited to see all the fascinating things the flashlight showed her that she kept playing for hours. + +But eventually it got very hot outside so the girl's mommy told her it was time to go in. She reluctantly put her flashlight away and said goodbye to the night. As she stepped inside, she could feel the cool air. She was glad for the cool air, but at the same time she was sad to leave her flashlight behind. With a sigh, she went inside and in her heart she knew she would soon be back, her flashlight in hand, ready to explore the night again. +Once upon a time, there was a panda who was ready to deliver a very special package. He found a box that was sitting outside of his house and he knew it was for him. He was so excited about what was inside. + +He started to carry the box, but it was very heavy. He could feel its weight on his back as he slowly walked up the hill. He needed to deliver the package to his friend's house. + +Rain started to fall and the panda got very wet. He kept thinking about the surprise that the box might contain. After what felt like hours, he finally reached his friend's house. + +He opened the front door, made his way inside and saw his friend. He called out to him, "I have a special package for you! I'm so ready to deliver it!" + +His friend was so excited to receive the package. He hugged the panda and thanked him for delivering the surprise. And when he opened the box, he found a big, soft and cuddly panda bear! +Once upon a time there was a sweet little girl named Sophie. She was only three years old. She loved to explore and see new things. One day she was walking outside and found a gray tree. She touched the bark and it felt rough. Suddenly, a deep silence filled the air. Sophie looked around, but she couldn't see or hear anything. She stood still and listened. The silence was like a soft blanket. + +Sophie was so curious. She wanted to touch the silence! She waved her hands around, but she couldn't get it. Suddenly, she saw a tiny piece of gray. It was a gray feather! Sophie picked it up and carefully touched it to her cheeks. It was so soft and peaceful. She smiled and put the feather in her pocket. + +The silence was gone, but Sophie still remembered it. She felt calm and happy, like she had just been given a special gift. Whenever she wanted to experience the silence again, she could just touch the gray feather. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He had an old parrot in his house. Every day the old man liked to study with the old parrot. + +The old man taught the parrot to read and write. The parrot was very happy to learn. The parrot wanted to learn more so the old man taught him how to count. + +The old man and the parrot studied together every day. The old man was very proud of the parrot. He always said "My parrot is the smartest parrot ever". + +One day the old man and the parrot went on a long journey. As they travelled, they kept on studying together. + +The old man was amazed by the parrot's intelligence. He knew that he had the smartest parrot around! +Bob was excited. He could not wait to pick up his new puzzle from the store. He loved puzzles and this one was especially bright and fun. + +When Bob opened the box, the puzzle looked harmless and inviting. He smiled and started the task of putting it together. Every piece seemed to fit perfectly, and soon the puzzle showed a bright picture of a happy family. + +Bob enjoyed the challenge of figuring out each piece. He really liked that there were no battles or arguments; the puzzle was completely harmless. + +When Bob finished the puzzle, he proudly showed it off to his family. They were amazed and relieved that it had been so easy and fun. Bob was overjoyed with his accomplishment. +Once there was a little girl. She wanted to go and explore the world. So she took her toys and went outside. + +As she walked down the street she noticed that people were arguing. She was confused and wondered what was going on. Then she heard someone say, "You can't take my opinion". + +The little girl stopped and listened. She noticed that the people were having a heated argument and it was getting very loud. She wanted to know why they were so upset. + +Then one of the people yelled, "My opinion is the only one that matters!" The little girl realised that their argument was because of different opinions. + +She heard one of them say, "It's a bitter battle between our opinions". She knew that having different opinions could be difficult to agree on. + +The little girl realised that taking other's opinions into account was important, even if it was difficult. She was glad that she decided to take a look around the world. +Jimmy was walking near the beach one day. He was looking for something fun to do. Suddenly he discovered the shore. The shore was a big, long place with rocks, sand and lots of water. + +Jimmy was excited. He loved the shore. He started to explore and before long he found lots of fun things. He saw fish swimming around in the water. He found seashells and rocks in the sand. He saw birds flying around in the sky and even spotted a few crabs scurrying back and forth. + +Jimmy had a lot of fun at the shore. He liked playing in the sand and watching the animals. Eventually it got late and Jimmy had to go home. He had discovered the shore and it was a very busy place! +Once upon a time there was a rich man. Every day he went out to get food. One day, he noticed a big rope on the ground. He wondered what it was and decided to tie it around his waist. + +When he came back to his house, he noticed that the rope was suddenly full of yummy foods! He was so happy because now he could eat all the delicious food and have enough for his family too. + +The rope gave the man plenty of food to eat every day. He was so thankful to the rope for helping him get enough food. He decided to tie the rope around his waist so that he could take it with him each day and get food whenever he wanted. + +The rich man lived happily ever after with plenty of food and a magical rope. +Once there was a loyal animal. His name was Puppy. Puppy would always try his best to help others. He was always so kind! + +One day, Puppy was feeling a bit sad. He sighed and looked around for a friend. Then, he spotted a funny looking mouth. It was making a noise, but it didn't look like a voice. Puppy was curious! + +Puppy walked closer and noticed it was a baby bird! It was singing a beautiful song. Puppy smiled and listened with his ears and his heart. They stayed together for a while, until the sun began to go down. + +Puppy said goodbye and started to walk away, but he sighed again before he left. He was sad that it was time to leave the lovely baby bird, but he knew he was being loyal to his own family. It was time to go home. + +Puppy continued on his way, feeling happy and loyal. He knew he could always come back and visit his new friend. +Billy was a little boy. He was three years old. He was in his bedroom and he was scared. He was scared of the dark. He heard noises in his bedroom and it made him feel scared. + +His mommy heard him and came in. She said it was okay. She said there was nothing to be scared of. She showed him that it was easy to see in the dark. She opened the curtains, and a little light from the moon shone in! + +Billy was no longer scared. He felt safe and happy. His mommy hugged him and tucked him into his bed. She said goodnight and left his bedroom. Billy fell asleep feeling relaxed and happy. +Jim and Kate's house was pretty modest, but they had lots of stuff. One day, Jim and Kate decided to introduce a new friend, Sammy, to all of the stuff in their house. Sammy was very excited to check it all out. They showed him their kitchen, where they had bowls and plates and cups. + +Then they went to the living room and showed Sammy the TV and the sofa. He liked to play there. He saw some cats in the other room and he liked them very much. He liked to look out the window and watch the birds in the sky. + +Then they showed him their bedroom, where they had clothes and blankets and a bed. But Sammy liked to play with the clothes, so Jim and Kate had to put them up high so Sammy couldn't reach them. + +In the end, Sammy was very happy with all the stuff he saw in Jim and Kate's house. He was also very sad to leave, but he looked forward to coming back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a very bright theater. Inside the theater, there were lots of lights, and it was very pretty to look at. + +One day, a little girl named Jenny wanted to count all the lights. She climbed up on the stage, and started counting. One, two, three, four, five! She couldn't believe she had found so many bright lights. + +When Jenny was done counting, she noticed something very special. All the lights were very special and they formed a big picture! It showed a happy family with mom, dad, and two little children. Jenny smiled, happy to know that the lights told such a nice story. + +The next day, Jenny came back to the theater with her mom. She couldn't wait to count the lights all over again. One, two, three, four, five! She smiled, and told her mom about the special picture she saw. + +Jenny was so happy that she got to count the bright lights at the theater! She and her mom went home and always remembered the special picture made of lights. Jenny knew she would always come back to count the lights over and over again. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Tom and Mary. Tom was a little boy who was three years old and Mary was a doll. One day, Tom wanted to show Mary the new model car his parents bought him. + +Tom and Mary went outside to look at it and Tom was very excited. He showed Mary all the special features the car had to offer and Mary was very happy! + +They both enjoyed taking turns driving the car around the yard. Tom and Mary would laugh, giggle and talk while they drove and had lots of fun! + +At the end of the day they said goodbye and Tom carried his happy model car back inside. Tom and Mary couldn't wait until the next day to play with the car again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jo. Every morning, Jo's mommy would call her out of bed and make her a healthy breakfast of cereal. Jo loved cereal because it tasted yummy! + +After eating, Jo's mommy would take out some toys and they would play together. Jo liked playing with her toys and enjoyed spending time with her mommy. + +Soon it was time for Jo to go outside and play. Before going, Jo's mommy reminded her to take a healthy snack. Jo grabbed a box of cereal and ran outside to play with her friends. + +Outside, Jo and her friends found a lot of fun things to do. They played games, sang songs, and laughed a lot. After playing, Jo snacked on the cereal her mommy gave her. The cereal was very tasty and kept Jo going until it was time to go home. + +When Jo did go home, her mommy was waiting for her. Jo smiled and thanked her mommy for the healthy snack. Together they went inside, happy that they had a wonderful day. +Once upon a time there was a light drawer. Every day it would rise when the sun came out. Every night it would go down to the floor. The drawer was special because it had so many bright colours. + +One day, the drawer decided to go on an adventure. It slowly rose into the air and floated around the room. It passed over the bed, the windows and even the TV. + +The drawer had so much fun! Everywhere it went it felt the light breeze of the wind. Eventually, it was time for the drawer to go back home. So it gathered it's strength, and slowly descended back to it's rightful place. + +The drawer glowed with joy, happy that it had gone on it's very own adventure. From then on, it would rise with the sun, feeling a little bit more brave each day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was very brave. She was never afraid to try new things, which made her parents smile. + +One day, her mom said to her, "If you keep working hard, your will can increase." The girl wasn't sure what that meant, but she nodded and smiled. + +The next day, the girl tried something new. She was a little embarrassed at first, but she kept going. Soon, she was doing it so well, she didn't feel embarrassed at all. Every time she tried something new, her mom said her will increased. + +Before long, the girl was trying many more new things. Whenever she did, she felt brave and strong. She was so proud of herself, and her parents were too. + +The girl learned that her will could increase anytime she tried something new. She wasn't afraid anymore and she was never ashamed. +Once upon a time there was a nosy little duck. Every day the duck liked to find an adventure. + +Today, the duck went to the pond to play. When the duck arrived there it saw a jug filled with water. The duck was excited and hopped in. + +The jug was filled with nice, warm water. The duck loved it and started to bathe in it. The duck splashed and had so much fun! It kept bathing until it was nice and clean. + +The duck dried off in the sun and had a good nap. It thanked the jug for the nice bath and was very happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a jungle full of animals. They were always talking and making lots of noise. One day, a lion mentioned that he was very impatient. He liked to do things right away and didn't like to wait. + +The other animals in the jungle were so surprised to hear him talk about being impatient. They had never heard him mention such a thing before. The lion explained that he wanted everything done as soon as possible. + +So, the animals in the jungle decided to help the lion. They taught him about waiting and being patient. The lion learned a lot and soon he was able to wait like the other animals. + +The animals were happy to have a patient lion in the jungle. From then on, the jungle was calm and peaceful. +Once upon a time, there was an animal that could fly. It was an orange animal and it was really fun to watch. Every day it would fly high in the sky, higher than any other animal around. It was so happy to be able to move its wings in the air and enjoy the view. + +One day, the orange animal's wings felt heavy and it couldn't fly as high as it used to. It was so sad that it couldn't reach the clouds like it usually did. Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew and the orange animal felt lighter. It flew higher than ever before! + +The orange animal was so happy that it made a special sound to express its joy. Everyone around heard it and couldn't believe how high the orange animal was soaring. From then on, the orange animal never stopped flying high. +Once there was a woman. She was very clean. She liked to keep things tidy and looked after her house. One day, she went to the market. She was embarrassed. People were looking at her funny. She didn't know what to do. + +The woman kept walking until she saw a man. He had a big smile on his face, so she smiled back. He reached out his hand and said "hello". Suddenly, the woman felt much better. She started talking to the man. They talked and laughed until it was getting late. + +On the way home the woman felt so much better. She was no longer embarrassed, because she knew making new friends was a brave thing to do. She had a big smile on her face. Later, she went home, to her clean house. +Jimmy was very excited. He was going to go sailing in the yard. He ran to his bedroom and quickly picked out his favourite hat. Then he ran outside and found his dad with a big boat. + +Dad smiled and asked, “Are you ready to sail?†Jimmy nodded eagerly. His dad showed him how to raise the sail and how to steer the boat. Jimmy was having so much fun! + +But then the wind changed and the boat tipped over. Jimmy felt a little ashamed as he watched all his dad’s things fall into the water. But his dad smiled and said, “That was fun! Let’s do it again!†+ +Jimmy smiled and they went to the shore to get some new things. Then they sailed in the yard again, until it was time to go inside. Jimmy had a wonderful day and couldn't wait to sail again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was very intelligent. + +Every day, she liked to go outside and play. But it was cold, so she put on her warm sweater. + +She liked to explore and find new things. One day she went to a secret garden and saw some beautiful flowers. + +At the end of the day, she went back home and put on her warm sweater before she went outside to play. + +Every day, she went to the secret garden and learned about the plants and animals. She was amazed by how intelligent she was and enjoyed spending time there. + +The girl was so excited to go to the secret garden and explore each day. She also made sure to always wear her warm sweater. +Once upon a time, there was an apple. It was red and shiny. It spun around in circles all by itself. + +One day, a little girl saw the apple spinning. She thought it was fun and wanted to play. She started spinning around like the apple, but then she saw that she was near her sister's toy box. + +The little girl felt guilty. She knew she was not allowed to play with her sister's toys. She stopped spinning and ran away. The little girl never spun again near the toy box. + +The apple was sad. It wanted someone to play with it. So the apple kept spinning, hoping that someone would come and join it. +Once there was a silly boy. He wanted to have a spade, so he asked his dad if he could have one. His dad said yes, so he went outside to find a spade. After a while, he found a spade, but it was too heavy for him to carry it home. He was feeling very foolish. + +His dad saw him and said: "Don't be silly! I can carry it for you." So his dad took the spade, and carried it home for the boy. + +The boy was very happy that his dad was able to carry it home for him. From that day on, the boy and his dad were able to do fun things together with the spade. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there lived a furry anchor. He lived in the ocean, and he was very happy. Every day, he would stretch and yawn and look around the beautiful ocean. + +One day, he was feeling a bit tired, so he decided to quit his work and explore the ocean. He swam and looked at all of the creatures around him. He saw beautiful flowers and jellyfish. He giggled as he watched the fish dance around him. + +Before long, he was getting tired from swimming and exploring. He knew it was time to quit and find a nice, cozy place to sleep. He made his way back to his anchor, and snuggled up. + +The furry anchor was happy and content. He had no more work to do, and he could rest until tomorrow. +Once upon a time there was a little ant who was very small and light. He wanted to be big like the other ants in his colony but he didn't know how. + +One day, a wise old ant suggested that he should feed himself because food would make him bigger. So the little ant went out in search of food. + +He found a large piece of tough food and tried to take a bite. It was hard to eat because it was very tough. He tried and tried but it was too tough for his tiny mouth. + +Then he had an idea. He asked all of the other ants from his colony to help him eat the food. Together, the ants made the food easier to eat and the little ant began to feel heavier and heavier. + +When the little ant was finished, he was much bigger than before. All the ants cheered in delight seeing how he had grown due to the food. + +From then on, the little ant was known as the toughest ant in the colony because of the heavy weight he had gained. +Once there was a little boy named Tommy. Tommy wanted to be adventurous and explore, so he asked his parents if they could take him outside. His parents said yes and they all went to the park. + +At the park, Tommy wanted to try something new. He saw everyone else kneeling down to do something, so he decided to try it too. He knelt down and started to explore. + +He saw ants, leaves and sticks. He touched them and looked carefully as he had never seen them so close before. His parents were proud of him for being so adventurous. + +Tommy stayed kneeling for a long time, discovering many new things. Finally, his parents came to pick him up and hugged him for being so brave and curious. + +From that day, Tommy knew that he could explore the world with his parents. Together, they could do all sorts of adventurous things. +One day, a little girl was walking by the river. She was looking for some special pebbles to skip across the water. Suddenly, she saw a pebble that sparkled like a diamond in the sun. It was so pretty that she picked it up. But when the little girl tried to put the pebble in her pocket, it slipped out of her hand and into the river! + +The little girl was so worried that she started to cry. But then she noticed that something strange was happening. The pebble was floating instead of sinking! It bobbed up and down as it made its way across the river. + +Then, the girl had a great idea. She took off her shoe and filled it with some of the river water. Then, she scooped up the pebble with the water and brought it back to the bank. After it had a chance to dry in the sun, she put it in her pocket. + +Now, the little girl kept the pebble with her always and she tells people the story of how it got there. But the best part is that after every adventure they go on together, the pebble and the girl always take a break to drink a glass of water and then get back to playing. +Once upon a time, there was a mole who lived in a garden. The mole liked to explore and examine his surroundings. He never stayed in the same spot for very long! + +One day, the mole found a warm, mild spot near a bush. He decided to make it his home. He liked that the spot was sunny and dry. + +Every morning he would examine his home. He looked for bugs and delicious snacks he could eat. He found lots of yummy berries, worms, and plants to snack on. + +The mole was always happy because he loved examining his world. He would explore, sniff and wiggle around looking for new places to play. + +And that's how the mole happily lived in his mild and sunny home. +Maryanna felt so sleepy. She wanted to take a nap. She laid down on her bed and placed the pillow under her head. She stared at the ceiling of her bedroom. It was white and light. Maryanna felt peaceful and her eyes began to close. + +She was so comfortable that she soon drifted to sleep. Maryanna was sometimes scared at night, but the light from the ceiling made her feel safe. She felt like she was floating and dreaming of all the fun adventures she could have. + +Maryanna's nap felt like it lasted forever. When she woke up, she smiled. She had a feeling of joy, even though she was tired. Maryanna felt content and refreshed for the day ahead. +Once upon a time there was a generous princess. Every night she would sleep peacefully in her cozy bed. + +She had a special language that was like no other. All the animals in the forest could understand it and they loved to play with her. + +One day, she heard the sound of a strange animal in the woods. The princess decided to go see what it was and when she got there she saw a little bear! + +The bear was tired so the princess was very generous and let him sleep in her bed. She told the bear secrets and secrets until he fell asleep. + +The princess and the bear were soon the very best of friends and they spent a lot of time together. They would play, laugh, and tell stories in their special language. + +The princess and the bear had lots of good times together and never forgot to be generous to each other. +Once there was a little girl who was very frightened. She had been walking in the woods and had lost her way. She didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a big bird, and it was flying in circles above her. It was very scary. + +The little girl was so scared that she ran away. She ran and ran until she found a tall tree. She quickly climbed up to the top of the tree and tucked herself in the branches. + +She stayed there for a very long time, feeling safe in the tree. But eventually, she felt brave enough to come out. + +Then she saw that the bird had left a long piece of cloth on the ground. She remembered that she had been wearing a pretty dress, but it had been lost in the woods. She picked up the cloth and made it into a tie for her dress. + +The little girl tied the cloth around her dress and felt much better. She still felt a bit frightened, but she was glad that she could make something useful out of the cloth. She thanked the bird and went on her way. +There were two friends, Tom and Sam. Tom was a very cheerful boy, and he loved snacks! He always had some snacks in his pocket when he went out to play. + +Tom and Sam were walking through the park when they suddenly heard a voice. It was a friendly voice, and it was coming from behind a bush. The two friends stopped to see who was speaking. It was a small puppy! + +The puppy was very friendly and asked them if they would like to share some snacks. Tom smiled and produced his snacks from his pocket. The puppy happily ate the snacks and looked very happy and grateful. + +Tom and Sam continued walking through the park, but they kept thinking about the pup. They decided to go back and check if the pup was ok. When they went back, the puppy was still there, but it was now surrounded by lots of other puppies! Tom and Sam could see that the pup was very happy with its new friends! + +Tom and Sam waved goodbye to the friendly puppy, and continued walking away. They were very cheerful for having made the pup's day. +Jimbo was a popular rat. He liked to sit on benches and watch the people pass by. He was very curious and wanted to learn more. + +One day while he was sitting, he saw a group of kids running. He heard them laughing and having fun. He decided to join them. + +He hopped onto the bench and began to chase after the kids. He was quick and managed to keep up. The kids were so surprised to see him. They stopped and started to pet him and they all became good friends. + +Jimbo became a popular rat in the area. Everyone knew and loved him. Whenever he perched on a bench, kids would come and sit by him. He loved spending time with them and sharing stories. + +Jimbo was a popular rat who always enjoyed sitting and watching the people pass by. +Once upon a time, there was a dirty photo. It was old and torn, and it was sitting on the window sill. Suddenly, there was a spark and the photo began to burn. + +The little girl was so scared that she screamed and ran away. She turned around to see the photo still burning, filling the room with smoke. + +Then, the fire truck came and put water on the fire. The fire truck grew, and they put out the fire. But all that was left was a pile of ashes. + +The little girl was sad, because her photo was now gone. But then someone gave her a new clean picture, and she was happy again. She knew that even though her old photo burned, she still had a happy memory to remember. +Once upon a time there was a panda named Penelope. She was very happy and loved to play. Penelope wanted to try something new, so one day she took a bite of a bitter berry. It tasted really bad and Penelope said "Yuck!" She was so tired of the bitter taste that she decided to never eat a bitter berry again. + +She kept walking and soon saw another panda. His name was Peter. Penelope said hi to Peter and asked him what he was doing. Peter said he was looking for something sweet. Penelope said she knew where to find something sweet and so they started walking together. + +After a while, they came to a big tree with lots and lots of sweet berries. The panda's eyes lit up and Penelope said "Let's eat!" So, Penelope and Peter ate a lot of sweet berries until their tummies were full. Penelope said goodbye to Peter and the two panda's went their separate ways. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Robert. He was three years old and was very curious. One day, Robert asked his mom to explain magic. His mom smiled and gave him a hug. + +She explained, "Magic is a special thing. It's like a secret that no one else can see. It's like something that can make things happen that are amazing and fun." + +Robert was very intrigued so his mom showed him a clear jar with some sparkly things inside. Robert's mom explained that it was magic dust. She said that if you sprinkle some magic dust on something, it can make it special and make it happen. + +Robert was very excited and wanted to try it out. So his mom gave him some of the magic dust and he sprinkled it on his bedroom door. Suddenly, the door flew open and inside was a puppy with a big red bow. Robert was so happy and amazed. + +His mom explained that sometimes magic can be used to show special people how much we care about them. Robert was so excited and congratulated his mom on the magic trick. From then on, they went outside every day to make new magic together. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - Sam and Jake. Sam was a baker and loved to design all kinds of cookies. He was always making something new. + +One day, Jake wanted to help Sam design a special cookie. Sam got out his ingredients, and Jake watched. First, Sam added flour. It was white, like snow. Then, he added sugar and butter. Then, he chose some special fruits and nuts. + +In the end, they had made a beautiful cookie. It was pale and sweet, and it smelled delicious. Sam put it in the oven, and the house filled with a yummy smell. + +When it was done, Sam and Jake enjoyed their special cookie. They were very proud of their design. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very shy, and liked to watch clouds. One day, she looked up at the sky and saw a beautiful white cloud. The little girl waved hello to the cloud, and the cloud waved back. The little girl felt special, like the cloud was her friend. + +She kept waving to the cloud, and the cloud kept waving back. Finally, the little girl decided to go home, but she was sad! She looked back up at the sky and the cloud was still waving goodbye. + +When she got home, the little girl told her mommy all about her special friend, and she felt happy. Every day, the little girl would look up at the sky, and if she saw the same cloud she would wave hello, and the cloud would always wave back. +Once upon a time, a family had a big video. They had lots of fun watching it. It was exciting to see the colors and shapes. But one night, the video looked scary. The colors were dark and the shapes looked strange. The family wanted to turn the video off, but they were scared. They sat very still, until finally they had the courage to turn it off. After that, they never watched the scary video again. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once there was a happy otter. He liked to swim and add things to his cave. The otter was glad to find some tiny stones to put in his cave. He added them one by one, carefully stacking them like a pyramid. + +One day, while exploring, he found a special stone and added it to the top of his pyramid. Then the otter swam away and laughed. He was very glad that he was able to find such a nice stone! + +The otter continued to add things to his cave and he was very happy. He added rocks, shells, and pebbles, and also some leaves. Then he wiggled around and flapped his tail, feeling glad that he could make his cave so nice. + +The otter had so much fun adding things to his cave. Every day he went around, finding new and interesting things to add. He was very proud of the cave he had made, and he smiled and laughed each time he added something new. And the otter stayed very happy and glad. +Once upon a time there was an old kite. It flapped in the wind, free and happy. One day, the old kite was flying in the sky, when there was a big gust of wind. It made the old kite move really fast - so fast, it started to break! The strings came off and the old kite flew away. + +The old kite was now broken but still it kept on flying. It flew and flew until it was very far away. The old kite looked so small from so far away. It kept flying until it was out of sight. + +The old kite was gone, but it had made so many people happy. The old kite will never be forgotten. +Once upon a time there were two best friends. One was called Gwen and the other was called Jake. Gwen and Jake liked to play together all the time. + +One day, Gwen wanted to play a game. She said to Jake, "Let's pretend to be judges!" They both thought this sounded like fun. + +So they played together. Gwen was the judge and Jake was her helper. Gwen would recommend which games they should play. But sometimes she would recommend silly things like eating mud. + +Jake didn't like this, so he gave Gwen a new rule. He said, "Let's only play games that are not silly!" + +With this new rule, Gwen and Jake had lots of fun playing together. They would recommend new games to play and they also felt very creative! + +The moral of this story is that it's always best to recommend things that are not silly and to be creative in everything we do! +Once upon a time there was a graceful goose. She enjoyed swimming in the river and playing in the field. One day, a naughty boy decided to destroy her fun. He chased the goose around the field, trying to catch her. The goose wasn't scared though - she was too quick for him! She flew up into the sky and away from the boy. The graceful goose managed to escape and have fun in the field again! +Once upon a time, a new doctor arrived. He had a big bag with him, filled with all kinds of things. As soon as he arrived, the children were filled with joy. They ran around and played, happy to see the doctor. + +The doctor started to take out all the things from his bag. He showed the children a new toy and they all gasped with delight. He explained the game and they all clapped their hands. + +The doctor smiled and asked if they wanted to play with him. The children shouted with joy and they all sat down and started playing. They played the day away and when it was time to go, they waved goodbye to the doctor, who promised to come back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy child. The child had lots of toys, but his favorite was his yellow truck. Every day, the child loved to examine his truck. He looked at it carefully, checking the wheels and the bright colors. He tapped the wheels with his hands and counted how many there were. + +One day, the child noticed a hole in the side of the truck. He was surprised and started to examine it more closely. He ran his fingers around the edges of the hole and pushed his face close to it. He could even see light coming through it! + +The child was very surprised. He thought about what he could do with the hole and smiled. He found some tape and put it carefully over the hole. Now, his truck was back to being tidy! He was so proud that he had fixed the truck with his very own hands. +Once upon a time there was a smart bee. He lived in a big hive with his bee family. Everyday he would help take care of the hive and make sure everyone was happy. + +One day it was a special day, because it was time to release the bee family into the world. Everyone was so excited and they all said their goodbyes. + +The smart bee was the first one to fly out. He looked around and saw how beautiful the world was and he just wanted to explore. He flapped his wings and flew away, getting farther and farther away from the hive. + +The smart bee was so happy, and he flew around, finding new places and meeting new bugs. He knew he would always have the hive to come back to, but he was happy to explore and try new things while he was away. + +Finally, it was time for the smart bee to go home. He flew back to the hive and greeted the other bees with a smile. They were so excited to see him, and all the bees lived happily ever after in the hive. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - a fox and a rabbit. They were playing in the woods when suddenly, they heard thunder. The rabbit was scared and wanted to go home, but the fox said they should sleep and wait until the thunder went away. + +So, they snuggled up together in a huddle and soon enough, both of them were fast asleep. As they were sleeping, the thunder sound got softer and softer and eventually it stopped completely. + +When they woke up, they were so grateful that the scary thunder was gone, they decided they'd always be friends. From that day onwards, they always went on adventures together! +Once there was a man who had to work. He had to work a lot with copper. Copper is a very shiny metal and the man had to make it very clear and clean. He would take a cloth and rub it over the copper until it shone like the sun. Every day he worked and polished the copper in the hot sun until it became very clear and beautiful. + +One day, the man finished the copper and held it up to admire his work. He was so proud and happy that he made something so clear and shiny. All the people who saw it were amazed at how beautiful the copper was. + +The man was so proud of his work. He kept the copper forever to remember what he had done and how he had made it so clear and beautiful. +Once upon a time there was a fun little frog. He loved to dance. Every day he hopped around and danced in the sunshine. + +One night when he was dancing, there was a bright light in the sky. It was lightning! The frog got scared and stopped dancing. But then he saw something funny! It was a big cloud that looked like it was dancing too! + +The frog started to smile. He jumped around and laughed and danced with the thundercloud. It looked like they were having a lot of fun together! + +The frog danced all night until the sun came up. Then he hopped away and went back to his pond. He was so happy to have such a fun night. +Once, there was a boy called Jack. He was three years old. One day, Jack wanted to make something special.. + +Jack asked his mum for some supplies. His mum gave him some colourful cardboard, glue and glitter. Jack was so happy. + +Jack started to make his special craft with the supplies his mum gave him. He worked hard all day but it was not easy. The cardboard was tricky and the glitter kept moving. + +After a while, Jack got frustrated. He did not think he could finish his craft. But then, he remembered something. He asked his mum for help and she showed him how to make his craft with the supplies. + + Jack was so excited when he finished his craft. He was proud of himself for using all of the supplies to make something special. He couldn't wait to show everyone! +Once upon a time there lived a small boy named Joe. Joe was excited to go to the park with his mom. When they got to the park, Joe saw something big and round. It was a beautiful melon! Joe felt very curious and eager to try it. + +Joe's mom asked if he wanted to try the melon. Joe nodded eagerly and his mom gave him a small piece. Joe took a bite, and he was amazed! The melon tasted so sweet and impressive! Joe smiled, happy that he had tried it. + +Joe's mom was happy too. She said that Joe had done something very impressive by trying the melon. Joe felt proud of himself and smiled. + +They stayed in the park for a while longer, enjoying the sunny day and the taste of the melon that Joe had tried. +One day a modest tornado bowled around the town. Breezy clouds flew in the sky. Everyone was scared and ran away. + +But then a brave woman stepped forward and held out her hands. She bowed down to the tornado. + +The tornado stopped and became peaceful. Then the clouds disappeared and the sun shone brightly. + +Everyone was so happy and cheered for the brave woman. They thanked her for making the tornado go away. + +The brave woman smiled modestly and bowed again to the people. + +The town was safe and everyone was happy again. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jill. She had a wallet, but it was always empty. She wanted money so she could buy something she wanted. + +Jill knew she could work and make money if she tried. But, she wanted to find an easy way to make money. So she went online to look for ideas. Then, she found something special. + +It said that people could record themselves doing things and make money! She was so excited. She decided to record herself doing something she was good at. + +Jill wrote some poetry and recorded it. Then, she sold it online! It was so easy, and it was fun. Before long, her wallet was full of money! Jill was so happy. +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Kate. She was only three years old and she worried a lot. + +One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a letter on the ground. It was a distant letter, like one from far away. Kate wondered what it said, but she was too little to read it. + +So, she took it home and showed it to her mum. Her mum opened it and read it to Kate. It had a drawing of a big happy smile. + +Kate was no longer worried. She knew the letter was from a distant friend, someone who cared about her. She smiled too. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was only three years old. She loved jewelry very much. Every week, she went to the jewelry store to buy something new. + +One day, she saw a beautiful necklace with a big shining jewel on it. She wanted it so much. She asked her mom for it but her mom said no. The little girl felt very bitter. + +So, she decided to ask her dad for it. Her dad said yes and bought the necklace for her. She was so happy that she gave her dad a big kiss. He smiled and kissed her back. + +She wore her new necklace every day and felt so special and loved. She never felt such happiness with any other jewelry. +Once upon a time, there was a nice man. He had a gentle heart and he loved to go for walks. Everywhere he went he had an extra special sparkle in his eye. + +One day, the man wanted to stay inside and watch TV. He turned on the TV and he watched for a long time. But even though he was in his house, he still wanted to go for a walk. + +So the man put his coat on and walked out of his door. He took little steps and waved to all the neighbours he passed. He took the gentle route and enjoyed the fresh air. As he walked, he looked at the clouds in the sky and smiled. + +After a while, the man finished his walk and felt much better. He made it back home and went straight to the TV. He turned it back on and watched it until he was tired. + +The man had a good day of walking and watching TV. He was gentle with himself and it made him very happy! +Once there was a pilot who had a different name, but everyone just called him Pilot. He wanted to fly a plane, but was afraid that people would think he was doing something wrong. + +One day he decided to try and see if he could do it. He ran to the plane and began to fly. As Pilot flew around, he grew more and more confident. + +At first, the people watching were scared and asked him to stop. Pilot refused! He kept going and didn't want to stop until he thought he had done a good job. + +When he finished, Pilot was so proud of himself. He thought he had done a great job and he was so happy. But the people were still scared and were now ashamed of him. They said he was too naughty and he had to stop. Pilot felt disappointed but he listened to them this time and promised he'd never do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a yacht. It was flexible and could bend with the waves of the ocean. Two kids named Jack and Lucy wanted to play on the yacht. +Jack and Lucy remembered how much fun it was to climb up and down the ladder of the yacht. They also remembered how each time they jumped off the yacht, they could feel the cool ocean water around their feet. +But the best part of the yacht was when they would let the wind blow and carry them around the ocean. Jack and Lucy felt so free and they would laugh and smile as they sailed around. +Whenever Jack and Lucy felt sad, they would remember the fun times that they had on the yacht. It always made them happy. +Once upon a time, there was a modest ostrich. He had a special wish - he hoped and hoped to fly like the other birds. One day, he decided he was ready to try! He flapped his wings, and he went up and up into the sky. He felt so happy and free, soaring high in the air. + +But then, he got tired. His wings couldn't keep him up anymore. He started to fall. He closed his eyes and hoped he would land safely, and then he hit the ground. Thankfully, he was unharmed, and he hopped away happily. He had tried his best, and maybe one day he would fly again. He was so proud of himself and he hoped, and he hoped... +One morning, Mandy woke up in her small bed with the sun shining through her window. She yawned and sat up, stretching her arms. It felt so nice to wake up! + +Mandy got out of bed and saw the bathroom. She walked in and saw the bathtub. Mandy was so excited she started to jump up and down! + +Mandy decided it was time for a bath. She filled the bathtub with water and spashed around. She felt so clean after! + +Mandy got out of the bathtub, put on some clean clothes, and then went off to explore. Fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ella. She was three years old, and she loved to play in her backyard. + +One day, Ella wanted to play in her backyard but her mom said no. Ella asked why, and her mom said, "Because it's time for you to get your license!" + +Ella was very excited about getting her license. She was so young and it felt like a really grown-up thing to do. Mom and Dad took Ella to the store to get her license. She chose the most delicious one. + +Back at home, Ella showed her license to her friends. She was so proud to have her own license and her friends all cared about it. She knew she had grown up just a little bit that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a very big bum. She went to the doctor to see what was wrong. + +At the doctor's office, the little girl sat down in a chair. The doctor looked at her bum and asked a lot of questions. The little girl answered them all, but she didn't know why she had such a big bum. + +The doctor was very nice and told the little girl that she needed to get an expensive medicine. The little girl was happy, but also a bit worried because she didn't have enough money to buy the medicine. + +But the doctor and the little girl's mom worked together to get the medicine. In the end, the little girl got the medicine and was able to take it every day. Slowly but surely, her big bum got smaller and smaller. + +The little girl was happy and she thanked the doctor for helping her. She was happy to sit in a chair with a nice, small bum. +Once there was a little girl called Anna. She was only 3 years old and she was very polite. + +One day Anna went to the shops with her mum. She saw a big, green avocado in the fruit section and said 'Mummy, can I have it?'. + +Mum said 'Yes, ok Anna'. So Anna bought the avocado and was very happy. + +When they got home Anna took the avocado out of the bag and clapped her hands. She was so excited she started to jump up and down. Mum laughed because Anna looked so happy. + +Anna was very excited to have the avocado, so she asked mum to cut it up for her. Mum cut up the avocado and Anna had a delicious snack. She smiled, clapped her hands and said 'Yummy!'. + +Mum was very proud of Anna's good behaviour. Anna was so polite, she had remembered her manners the whole time. +Once upon a time, there was a careless pony. One sunny day he went for a walk in the meadow. Along the way he met a lot of other animals. He met a rabbit, a cow and a sheep. + +Suddenly he saw a big tree with a lot of birds sitting on the branches. He stopped to discuss something with them. The birds told him about their adventures and the forests and mountains. + +Then the Pony asked them if he could join them on their next adventure. The birds said yes, and they all agreed to meet the next day at the same spot. + +The next day, the animals and birds were all there and they set off on their great journey. They discussed the things they would do, and explored all the great places they found. + +The careless pony enjoyed his journey very much. He made many new friends along the way and learned lots of new things. In the end, his careless attitude made him a popular amongst all his animal friends. +John looked up and blinked. He had never seen so much waste. There were pieces of red plastic strewn all across the field. John was sad. He liked his field to be clean and bright, not so messy. + +John blinked again and saw a bird fly away with a piece of red plastic in its beak. He knew it was wrong to keep leaving all that waste in their field. Something had to be done. + +John had a plan. He took all the red pieces of plastic and put them in a big pile. Then he grabbed a shovel, scooped up the waste and walked to the park. + +When he got there, he blinked in surprise. Children were playing in the park and the sight made him smile. He knew his work wasn't finished yet, but John blinked in relief because he knew his plan was making a difference. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a big dream. She wanted to play with a crocodile! Every night, she would lay in bed and dream about playing with a crocodile. She imagined taking him for a swim in the river, and splashing in the water together. + +One night, as she was dreaming, she heard a noise coming from her backyard. She looked out the window and saw a little crocodile, who was staring up at her. She quickly ran outside and the crocodile came closer. She reached out her hand and he came up for a pat! The little girl was so excited, she had made a new friend! + +From then on, the little girl and the crocodile were best friends. Every day they would play in the garden and go for little walks in the park, much to the delight of the other park goers! The little girl was so happy to have her crocodile friend to play with each day. + +The little girl and her crocodile stayed best friends forever, and she never forgot that magical day when her dream came true. +Once there was a cop. He liked to walk around the neighbourhood every day. One day he saw something unusual. It was a request! The cop had never seen a request before so he was very curious. He got a bit closer to take a better look. Just then, the request suddenly jumped up and ran away! The cop chased after it. He ran and ran until he had caught it. When he held the request in his hands he saw it was a little puppy! The cop was very happy. He decided to take the puppy home with him. From that day on, the cop and the puppy were best friends. +There was a little girl who loved to explore. One day when she was out walking, she noticed a big office she had never seen before. She wanted to explore inside but it was locked. She decided to try to open it. + +She was very careful because she could see that the door was fragile. She slowly opened it and there was a delicious smell. She wanted to try and taste it but she didn't know what it was. + +She peered inside and saw lots of yummy sweets and cakes. She couldn't believe it! She didn't care that the office belonged to someone else, so she grabbed a cake and tasted. It was so delicious! She couldn't help but eat it all. + +The little girl couldn't believe how tasty and sweet the cake was. She knew she'd never forget the taste of that delicious office cake! +Once upon a time, there was a nice cat. He wanted to find something to do, so everyday he went out to work. He would climb trees, chase bugs and even explore the nearby meadow. + +One day while he was work, he noticed a family of ducks nearby. He watched them play and have fun, and he became very happy. He wanted to join in and so he did. The ducks enjoyed playing with him and he always made sure to be kind. + +Eventually, he said goodbye to the ducks and started his way back home. The cat was tired but he was also very happy. He had found some nice work and he had been able to make some friends too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. She had a very special present, a colorful novel. Daisy was so excited to read her novel, she could not wait. + +So Daisy took her novel and slid down the stairs. She was having so much fun! She laughed and slid around the house. + +Daisy slid into the living room and sat on the couch. She opened her novel, and started to read. Daisy read and read until the night time was gone. + +She had so much fun reading her colorful novel and sliding around the house that the night flew by. When morning came, Daisy was still reading. Now she even wanted to slide to school! +Once there was a small girl. She was playing in her garden when she saw something. It was a big, grey monster! The girl was so scared, she screamed. The monster moved closer to her. The girl was so weak and scared, she couldn't run away. Suddenly the monster stepped on a glass and it broke! He screamed and ran away. The girl was so happy and relieved. She felt safe again. She went back to playing in her garden, happy that the scary monster was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a large dictionary. It was bigger than any other book in the house. Every day, the dictionary would drink a lot of water. It was so thirsty! One day, a little boy came along. He loved books and wanted to learn more words. He drank some water too, and then he opened up the dictionary. Inside, he found so many words he had never seen before! He spent hours flipping through the pages, drinking in all the new information. The little boy smiled, happy that he had discovered the large dictionary. +Once upon a time there was a wise old lady. Every day she would take a walk around her village. One day, she noticed a little boy out walking with his dad. She smiled to herself and stopped to talk to them. She asked what the little boy wanted to do that day. The little boy thought for a moment, then he said he wanted to take a walk in the woods. The wise old lady suggested that would be a great idea. + +So the little boy and his dad put on their shoes, grabbed their backpacks, and off they went. As they wandered through the woods, the wise old lady suggested they listen for the birds chirping, look for a special flower, and explore a special cave. + +The little boy was so excited as they went on their adventure! He loved seeing the tall trees, feeling the sun on his face, and seeing the colourful flowers. Soon, it was time to head back home, but the little boy was sad that he had to go. So, the wise old lady gifted the little boy a special rock, that he could keep in his pocket and remember the wonderful walk forever. + +The little boy thanked her, and he said goodbye. As he and his dad walked back home, the little boy felt special and wise. He had the most special day and he'd never forget it. +Katie had a very special nose. It was amazing! She didn't mind that everyone noticed it. Every day she liked to show it off by twirling around in circles. + +One day, Katie went outside to play. When she twirled around, she noticed something different. Her nose was sparkling! It was like a twinkling star in the sky. + +Katie couldn't help but smile. She ran to show her mom and dad. They were amazed. "That's so amazing, Katie!" said her mom. + +Katie touched her nose and it made her happy. She remembered to always mind her nose and to keep it sparkling every day. +Once upon a time, there was a noisy monkey. He lived in a forest and liked to play all day. + +One day, he heard a rumble. The monkey started to tremble. He looked around, but he couldn't see anything. He was scared! + +Then he heard something again. It sounded like an animal. Suddenly, a big bear came out of the bushes! +The monkey trembled even more. He didn't know what to do. + +But then, the bear opened its mouth and a big laugh came out! The bear just wanted to be friends with the monkey. + +The monkey was so relieved, he laughed too. From then on, the monkey and the bear were good friends. +Once upon a time there was a very attractive dragon. He loved to snap his claws and make loud noises. One day he was walking through the magical forest when he heard a strange noise. + +He followed the noise to a nearby pond. To his surprise, he saw a little frog sitting there. The dragon was curious and wanted to find out what the frog was up to. + +The dragon slowly stepped closer and then, SNAP! He accidentally stepped on a twig and the frog jumped into the pond. The dragon felt bad and apologized but the frog was too scared to say anything and leapt away. + +The dragon felt sad and wished he could have made a new friend. The moral of the story is to be careful when snapping in the forest! +Once there was a little girl called Jo. Jo wanted to buy herself something special, so she went to the shop. In the shop, she saw a sparkly crown. It was so shiny and made from shiny gold. Jo smiled, she loved it and decided to buy it. + +When Jo got home, she put on her new crown. Jo felt like a princess. But she soon realised the crown was empty. She didn't have any jewels or diamonds to fill it. + +Jo thought for a minute and then had an idea. She ran to her bedroom. She brought back a box of shiny and sparkly sequins. She carefully tipped some of the sequins into the crown. + +Now the crown was filled with shining sequins. Jo felt like a real princess. She wore it all around the house. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends who wanted to play together all the time. One was an adorable puppy and the other was a sweet little kitty. They asked each other questions and had lots of fun. + +One day, the puppy made a promise to the kitty that they would go on a fun adventure together. The kitty was so excited! + +The puppy and the kitty asked their mommies for permission and when they got it, they ran outside to start their adventure. + +First, they followed a trail of bubbles that led them to a playground. They both enjoyed running, jumping, and sliding down the slides. + +After the playground, the puppy and kitty made a promise to meet again soon for another wonderful adventure. They said goodbye and smiled at each other with joy. Their mommies watched from the window and knew that they had shared an adorable day together. +Jack and his mom went to the park. There, they saw a pretty duck. Jack wanted to keep the duck, but his mom said no. She told him they needed to find the duck's home. So, Jack and his mom looked for the duck's home. + +They came to a big pond. The pretty duck flew away and stopped at the pond. There, she found her family. Jack smiled and gave the duck a hug before letting her go. + +After that, Jack and his mom went back home. On their way, Jack noticed a big house with a big lock on the door. He asked his mom if he could keep it. She said no, the lock was not for them. + +Jack said goodbye to the lock and waved. He was sad that he could not keep it. But his mum said, "There are many other things that are pretty. We will find something special to keep." + +And so they kept looking until they found something special. +Once upon a time, there was a green bear. He wanted to come to life, so he began to spin and spin and spin until he was dizzy. Then he heard a magical word, "Alakazam!" and he started to move! He was so excited to come to life. + +He jumped around and waved hi to all of his animal friends. He even gave his friends a special green hug. After he hugged all of them, he felt a bit dizzy. So he decided to have a nap. + +The next day, he was feeling better and he kindly asked his friends to come and play. They ran and ran together until they were all feeling dizzy. Then they lay down and took a green bear nap. + +The green bear and his friends were happy to be together again. They all promised to come back and play often. And so, the green bear always had someone to come and play with. +Once there was a pale post. It weighed heavy on the ground. Every day it stood tall and proud in the same spot. All the children wanted to move it, but it was too heavy for them. + +One day, a magical bird flew down from the sky. It said to the children, "I can help you move the post!" + +The children were so excited. They cheered and jumped up and down. The magical bird flapped its wings and weighed on the post. The post started to move, it even seemed to float in the air. + +The children were amazed. They had fun pushing the pale post to its new home. Everyone celebrated and gave the magical bird a warm thank you. + +The post found it's new spot just in time. It did not weigh too much, because the magical bird had helped move it. +Once there was a drum. It was very popular and everyone wanted to play it. One day, the drum was near a big pond. Suddenly, something splashed into the pond. It was the drum! Everyone laughed and clapped as they watched the drum splash around. They were so happy and couldn't wait to play the drum some more. After a few minutes, the drum stopped and floated back to the shore. Everyone cheered and gathered around to see the drum. They were all so excited and began playing it right away. The popular drum was loved by the whole village and the splashing incident was remembered fondly by everyone. +Timmy was a very happy three-year-old. He loved to play with his toys and to play outside. One day, his mommy suggested they go to the park. Timmy was thrilled and they went right away. + +At the park, Timmy saw a big ugly bug. He wanted to explore it, but his mommy said it was too dangerous. Timmy was disappointed but he thanked his mommy for protecting him. + +They went to the playground where Timmy saw a big golden trophy. He wanted to play with it, but his mommy said it was too precious. Timmy was foolish for thinking he could touch it and he thanked his mommy for telling him the truth. + +Timmy had a great day at the park and he thanked his mommy for taking him. On the way home, he kept thinking about that big golden trophy. It made him feel special. +Once upon a time there was a lively girl who loved to play games. Her favorite game was one she played with her glass. All she had to do was start and the game could begin. + +The little girl picked up the glass and tried to start the game. She tossed it in the air and caught it with a smile, but it fell back to the ground and she sighed. + +The girl started thinking of what else she could do. She soon found the answer--running! She began to run around the room with the glass in her hands, moving it around in a way that made her laugh. + +The more the girl ran, the more fun the game became. Soon, she was running around happily with the glass, and the room filled with joy and laughter. + +Finally, the girl stopped and put the glass down on the floor. She had started a very lively game, and everyone was happy! +Amy and her friends were at the club. It was a great place to play. Amy and her friends were running all over the club. They laughed and smiled as the ran. They were having so much fun! + +Suddenly, they spotted something great in the corner. It was a bouncy castle! They all ran to it and jumped onto it. They laughed and squealed as they bounced up and down. + +After a while, they ran around the club again. Then, they all ran to the slide. It was so much fun, they went down the slide again and again. + +Finally it was time to go home. Amy and her friends said goodbye to the club and went on their way. They were all so happy to have had such a great day! +Once upon a time, there was an old farm. The farm had been in the family for many years. But one day, a tornado flew through the sky. The tornado was very strong and it made the farm shake and rattle. It was so strong that the farm started to burn! The fire spread quickly and soon everything was burning. The farmer was scared and sad. He had lost his old farm. + +Luckily, the fire brigade soon arrived and put the fire out. Everyone was relieved. The farmer thanked them for their help and promised to build a new and better farm. He worked hard and soon the farm was ready. He painted it red and put new fences around it. + +From then on, the farmer was always careful. He checked for storms every day and worked hard to keep his new farm safe. +Chip and Kate were having a picnic. They spread out a blanket and put out sandwiches, apples and all sorts of yummy food. + +Chip urged Kate to eat some food, as it was getting cold. But Kate didn't want to eat. She was feeling very frustrated. + +Chip then tried to think of something that would make Kate smile. "Let's play a game," he said. + +Kate brightened up and smiled. The two of them began to play, and soon she was having so much fun that Chip didn't even have to urge her to eat anymore. They ate all their picnic in the sun! +Once there was a little boy who wanted to build something. He went to the kitchen and found a faucet. The boy was excited to build something out of it. + +He grabbed it and carried it to his bedroom. He used his tools to break the faucet into pieces. The boy found some smooth stones too. He used these smooth stones to put the pieces back together make a boat. + +With the faucet and the stones he made a beautiful boat. The boy had a smooth sail and he was so proud of the boat he had created. He was glad he was able to build it. + +The boy put the boat in some water and he sailed it around his bedroom. He enjoyed his smooth sail and the boat he made himself. He was very proud of what he had built. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Bella. Bella liked to spend her time very organized. One day she was playing in her room when she heard a funny noise coming from outside. + +She looked out the window and, much to her surprise, she found a colorful bird. The bird said "Hello Bella! Would you like to learn a special spell?". Bella was so excited she said yes immediately. + +The bird hopped into her room and said the funny word again. This time it made a funny sound. Then it said "This is a special spell! You can spend your time for fun and happy things". + +Bella was very happy and thanked the bird. She went outside and did just that. She spent her time playing, running and laughing. + +Bella learned a very important lesson: no matter how organized we try to be, we should always spend our time having a good time and being happy. +Once upon a time, there was a family in a small town who lived very happily. The mother and father were eager to take care of their children and they loved them very much. + +One day, news began to spread that there was a war. Everyone in the town began to frown. The family was scared and not sure what to do. + +But the father was eager to protect his family. He came up with a plan to keep them safe during the war. They built a special room in their house and filled it with food and supplies. + +The family stayed in the room for weeks, until the war was over. Once the war was finished, everyone in the town was excited and started to smile again. + +The family was grateful for the safe place and were thankful for the father's eagerness to protect them. From that day forward, the family lived happily ever after. +Ned had a fun day yesterday playing in the garden. He was so tired that he felt he could hardly keep his eyes open. As the night came, Ned got ready for bed. He said goodnight to everyone and went to sleep. + +As morning arrived, Ned could not wait to see the sunrise. He opened his curtains just a bit and that's when he saw the little orange and pink sunrise. It made him jump with joy. + +Ned put on his slippers and stepped outside in the garden to relax. He watched the birds playing on the branches and the sun climbing higher into the sky. It was a beautiful scene that made Ned relax and feel happy. + +Looking at the sunrise made Ned feel happy and grateful. He knew that today was going to be a special day. He smiled and went back inside to start his day. +Once upon a time, there was a brave squirrel. He lived in the forest and was very honest. Every day he would do his best to make sure all of the animals in the forest were happy. + +One day, he ventured into a new part of the forest. There was something different about this place and the squirrel was curious. He decided to take a risk and explore. He walked around and soon noticed a big tree. + +The squirrel was brave, so he decided to dare to climb the tree. He started to climb and soon he was at the top! He was so proud! At the top of the tree, he noticed a bird's nest that he had never seen before. + +The squirrel was happy to have found the bird's nest and smiled. But then, he noticed something else shining in the nest. It was an honest nut! He knew the nut belonged to the bird and decided to put it back. With a smile, he put the nut back in the nest and slowly made his way back down the tree. + +The squirrel was very proud of himself and knew that he had been very honest. He made his way back home, content with his honest deed. +Mum was lazy and wanted a new television. Her old one was too old and broken, so mum decided to replace it. + +Mum went to the shop and bought a new one - it was bigger and better than the old one. She lugged it back home and put it in the living room. + +Mum plugged it in and switched it on. Then she got out her remote control and started to flick through the channels - there was so much to watch! + +Mum was so happy that she had a new television. She spent the afternoon lounging on the sofa, watching her favourite show. + +Mum was so pleased that she had decided to replace her old television. Now she could watch her shows in comfort again. +Once upon a time there was a adventurous bone. All day long it would stand and look around. One day it decided to go on an adventure and explore the world. + +At first the bone was very scared. But as it started to explore, he became very brave. The bone climbed up high mountains, crossed over deep rivers, and jumped through tall trees. Everywhere it went, it was an adventure. + +Finally, the bone had seen everything he wanted to see. He came back to the place he started, standing there with a big smile on his face. + +The end. +Once there was a poor owner. He had a small dog that he loved very much. Every morning he would take his dog for a walk and repeat the same route. Every night he would take him for a walk and repeat the same route. One day, the owner was very tired and he decided to try something new. He took his dog for a walk but he followed a different route. He and his dog both found it exciting and exciting. But then the owner suddenly realized he didn’t know where he was going. He tried to remember the way home but he couldn’t. So he had to keep repeating the same route until he found his way home. When he arrived home, the poor owner and his dog were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy called Mark. He wanted to draw a picture, but it was hard for him. He had to struggle to make it nice. + +He held a crayon and it was bright. He was so happy to make a mark on the paper. He closed his eyes and made a line. Then he made another line and another one. He worked very hard and when he opened his eyes, he had made a beautiful drawing. + +He showed his drawing to his mom. She was so proud of him. She gave him a big hug and said, "Well done, Mark!" + +Mark was so happy and he never forgot the day he struggled to make his beautiful drawing. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Will and Anna. Will was a little bit heavier than Anna, and it made him sad. + +One day, they went to the beach. Anna saw a starfish in the sand and said "Let's weigh it!" + +Will was excited and said "Yes, let's do it!" They put the starfish in his palm and he closed his eyes. He concentrated and opened his palm. The starfish was still there but it was a little bit lighter. + +They were so happy that the starfish was okay and went back to the sand. Will laughed and said "See, even the starfish wasn't as heavy as me!" +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. The baby loved to hold her mommy's hand. One day they woke up to a loud noise and the mommy was scared. + +The noise was coming from outside the house. The mommy looked outside the window and saw a dead bird on the ground. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +The baby said, "Hold it mommy, I can help". The mommy picked up the bird and held it in her hands. She said, "I will bury this bird in the ground so it can go to sleep". + +The mommy and the baby went outside and made a nice bed for the bird. They put the bird in the ground and covered it with dirt. + +Now the bird will have a nice place to wake up in the morning, and it can fly with all the other birds. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ana. One day Ana wanted to eat some rice for dinner. She asked her mom for some rice and her mom said yes. + +Ana's mom cooked the rice and put it in a bowl for Ana. Ana asked for a spoon, so her mom requested a spoon from the kitchen. Then Ana ate her bowl of rice. + +Ana really liked the rice. She felt safe and cosy, because she knew that her mom had cooked the rice for her with love. Her mom cuddled Ana and said she was glad Ana liked the rice. Ana smiled and said the rice was delicious. + +Ana and her mom enjoyed their dinner. After eating, Ana said thank you to her mom for the safe and yummy rice. Her mom hugged Ana and said you're welcome. +Kiki the kitten was worried when she heard the loud trumpet. She had never heard such a sound before and it scared her. Every time the trumpet played, Kiki ran away and hid. + +One day Kiki's mommy found her hiding. She smiled and told Kiki it was ok because the trumpet was just at the park. She said people played it there when they wanted it to sound special. + +Kiki felt better but she still hesitated when she heard the trumpet. Kiki asked why people were so ignorant of how loud their trumpet was. Her mommy laughed and said not to worry. She said the trumpet was just exciting people and making them happy. + +Kiki grinned and knew that she should never worry about the trumpet again. +Once upon a time, a family wanted to make something special. So, they decided to bake a cake. Everyone in the family had an opinion about what kind of cake to make. The mom wanted to make something modern, like a layer cake with different colors. The dad thought it should be a big round cake with sprinkles on top. The sister thought it should be a cupcake with lots of frosting. + +After lots of talking and laughs, they decided to go with the mom's idea of the modern layer cake. They gathered all the ingredients they needed and mixed them together. Then they put the cake in the oven and waited. Finally, the family smelled the delicious aroma coming from the oven. + +When the cake was ready, they took it out of the oven and put it on a plate. Everyone was so proud of their cake, they decided to leave it on the table and enjoy it together. It was amazing! Everyone was so happy with the modern layer cake. They had followed everyones opinion and it tasted wonderful. Everyone agreed that their modern layer cake was the best cake ever! +Once upon a time, there was a pupil named Jane. She was a very rare type of pupil. Everyone at the school admired her and looked up to her. Jane was so special that she was asked to do many exciting things. She was often asked to do special presentations in front of the school. + +One day, Jane had the chance to prove how rare she really was. The school was hosting a competition and Jane decided to enter. She was so confident that she was going to win. + +During the competition, Jane showed amazing skills. She was cheering and cheering as she completed each task. In the end, Jane won the competition! Everyone was absolutely amazed and Jane was full of pride. + +Jane had shown everyone that she was a very rare pupil indeed! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Louise. Louise was very curious and loved exploring new things. + +One day, she decided to see what was in her bedroom. She opened the door and looked around. Inside, it was dry and dull. Louise didn't like the way it looked. + +So she decided to make some changes. She brought in some bright colours to hang on the walls and put some soft cushions on the bed. She decided to get a big fuzzy rug to keep her feet warm. + +Louise stood back and admired her work. Now her bedroom was bright, cosy and dry. Louise was very happy and she decided to give herself a pat on the back for a job well done. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a serious wild. It was different from other wilds, because it was very adventurous. +Every day, it went on a hunt for new places to explore. But then, the wild got lost and couldn't find its way home. It felt so alone and scared, not knowing what to do next. + +Suddenly, the wild saw a light in the distance. As it got closer, it realized it was a campfire made by a group of friendly people. They welcomed the wild and gave it a safe place to rest. + +The wild was so happy that it decided to stay with the people. Every day it helped around the camp, hunting for food and chopping wood. + +Before long, the wild felt like part of the family. It was finally complete. +The sun was very light and the sky was blue. Jack was a log inside the forest. Jack had a lot of value, as all logs do. + +He was looking for a new place to sleep and rest comfortably. He decided to move closer to the light in the sky. As he moved, he saw lots of other logs around him. Some were moving, but some were still. + +Jack was happy and excited to see the logs around him. He liked the idea of being part of a group. He moved closer and closer to the light, feeling valued. + +As he reached the light, Jack smiled and was content. He finally felt valued and he felt like he belonged. The light shone around him and made him feel happy and safe. + +Jack felt that the light had given him the value he was looking for. He knew that he had found the best place to call home. Jack smiled and rested, happy and content. +Once there was a furry bin in the garden. It was full of things. The bin was furry because a little grey mouse had made its home there. + +One day a little girl wanted to add something to the bin. She went to her bedroom, and carefully carried a book outside to the bin. She opened the lid and put the book inside. She smiled as she added the book. + +The next day the girl wanted to add another thing. She found a teddy bear and took it outside to the bin. Again, she opened the lid and put the teddy inside. When she added the teddy, she heard a squeak from the bin. + +She looked inside and saw a furry grey mouse playing with the book. The girl smiled and laughed. She had added something special to the bin. The mouse and the little girl had become friends! +Once there was a clever duck named Jack. He liked to go to a special place in his garden. Every day, he went to the same spot to sack in the sun. + +Jack loved to feel the warm sunshine on his feathers. Each day, he would close his eyes and enjoy the feel of the sun. Suddenly, one day he saw something strange in the garden. It was a big sack! + +Jack was curious and wanted to investigate. He jumped inside the sack and saw that it was full of carrots! Jack was so excited he wanted to take the sack to his special place and share his discovery. + +Jack pecked at the sack and dragged it back to his favourite spot. He took out the carrots and shared them with all the animals in the garden. Every day, Jack took the sack and shared his clever find with all his animal friends. + +The garden was a much happier place thanks to Jack's clever sack. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy was three years old and she loved to go to school. Every day she would go to school and learn how to read and write on her blackboard. + +One day, Amy's teacher asked her to do something special. Amy was so excited! She was asked to take a sack to the store and buy a new blackboard. Amy was a bit scared but she agreed to do it. + +On her way to the store, Amy saw a big sack. She asked an old man on the road if she could take it. The man said yes and Amy thanked him. + +At the store, Amy found a new blackboard that was very easy to carry. She put it in the sack and took it back to school. + +Amy's teacher was so proud of her. She said, "Amy, you did a great job. You made it look so easy!" Amy was so happy, she had gotten it right! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. She was going on a trip to the airport. Sally loved to explore, and was feeling very excited. But she was a bit anxious, too. + +When Sally got to the airport, she saw a big airplane waiting on the runway. It was so big, it made her even more nervous. But soon it was time, and she had to hop on the airplane. + +When they took off, Sally couldn't believe what she saw outside the window. There were clouds and trees that moved so quickly below them. It was amazing! + +Suddenly, the airplane dipped down and flew through a big puddle. Splash! Everywhere there was water flying everywhere. Sally squealed with delight. She loved flying through the sky and the splash made it even more fun! + +When they landed, Sally got off the airplane, still smiling from the fun flight. Even though she had been a bit anxious at the beginning, she had so much fun at the airport. +Once upon a time, there was a very sweet ship. The ship sailed across the blue ocean and the sun shone down on it all day long. + +The ship was so happy and loved to explore new places. But one day, it started to miss its home. So the ship turned around and sailed back. + +When it arrived, it was so excited to see its family and friends again. Everyone was very happy to see the sweet ship! + +The ship stayed for a while and enjoyed being at home. But soon enough, it was time to go. So the ship set sail, feeling a little sad again. But it knew it would be back soon, so it wasn't too sad. + +And that was the story of the sweet ship that missed its home. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug who lived in a warm garden. Every day she would crawl around the garden, looking for food. One day, she decided she was ready for a bigger adventure. She crawled up onto a stage and peeked over the edge. + +The big world excited her, so she started to crawl across the stage. As she looked around, she saw tall trees, bright flowers, and many new things. She enjoyed finding new things, and seeing them up close. + +Suddenly, a warm breeze started to blow across the stage. The bug felt the warmth, and enjoyed it very much. She spun around happily, and the breeze tickled her. + +The bug kept crawling around the stage, taking in the warm air and all the new things she found. Eventually, she curled up and fell asleep in a cozy spot, feeling secure and happy next to the warm breeze. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl with light pink hair. Her name was Lily and she lived in a bright pink house. + +Every day, Lily went to admire the animals in the park. She saw pigs, ducks, and even a monkey. The monkey was her favorite. She liked to watch him swing from tree to tree. + +But Lily wasn't the only one admiring the animals. She looked and saw a big, furry dog admiring them too. She wanted to get closer, so she stepped a bit closer to get a better look. Then, the dog started to bark! + +Lily was scared! She ran all the way back to her house and jumped into bed. She hugged her soft, pink blanket and put her hand on her stomach. She knew she was safe and could sleep without fear. + +The end +Once there was a bald man. He went to the store to buy an ice cream cone. The ice cream man put the cone in his hand. He smiled and said thank you. He was so happy to have a cone to enjoy. + +The bald man started walking with the cone. He stopped to watch the birds and the bees. He looked up in the sky and saw some birds flying around in circles. They looked so happy, flapping their wings in the air. + +The bald man kept walking with the cone. He wanted to find a perfect place to eat it, but he couldn't find one anywhere. Finally, he decided it was time to stop and enjoy his treat. So he put the cone on the ground and started to eat the ice cream. It was so yummy and he licked the cone to get all the ice cream. + +The bald man was so happy he had put a cone in his hand. He smiled, and then went on enjoying his day. +Once upon a time there was a very friendly desk. His name was Fred. He always lived in the same house with his best friend Sam. Every day Sam would come to the desk and happily write stories and draw pictures of what he was thinking. Fred was very proud of Sam and enjoyed every minute they spent together. + +One day Sam had to go away for a few weeks. Fred really missed him. He was so alone without Sam around. All his friends had been able to visit, but no one could replace Sam. + +Finally, after what felt like forever, the day arrived that Sam would come back. Fred was so excited to see him again and the two friends hugged as soon as Sam walked through the door. From then on, Fred was never lonely and never had to miss Sam again. +Once, there was a girl. She had a dress that was so high she just could not reach it. She jumped and jumped, but it was too far away. One day, she found a special box. Inside the box was a special friend. She was a very tall fairy. + +The fairy said "I can help you reach your dress". She grabbed her magic wand and waved it in the air. Suddenly, the dress came down from the high shelf. The girl could not believe it. She put on the dress and looked in the mirror. She looked beautiful. + +The fairy said, "Now you can reach your dress whenever you need it". The girl was so happy. She thanked the fairy and they danced the night away. From then on, the girl never stopped reaching for the stars. +Once upon a time there was a bad crab living in the sea. The crab was very unhappy because no one wanted to be friends with it. + +One day the crab saw a boat sailing past. It wanted to go with the boat, but it couldn't swim fast enough. So it thought of a plan. + +The crab clung tightly to a rock and then pushed it with all its might. The rock sailed through the water and the crab held on tight. Finally the rock caught up to the boat and the crab let go. + +The crab was so happy and excited! It had made friends with the boat and now it could go with it wherever it wanted. The crab and boat sailed away together into the setting sun. +Once upon a time, there was a mild flea. He was looking for a cozy seat to rest so he could have a nap. He hopped and hopped, past houses and trees, until he finally spotted a nice, comfy chair. Delighted, he hopped straight to it and nestled himself in the warm folds. It was perfect! He was so happy to have found such a nice seat. + +The flea had a nice, long nap, and when he woke up he felt refreshed and full of energy. He jumped off the chair and thanked it for being such a wonderful seat. He continued hopping along, ready to find his next cozy spot for a good sleep. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was called Bob and the other was called Ally. Bob and Ally loved to play together. + +One day, Bob and Ally wanted to do something different. They had an idea! They wanted to gather something special. They decided to gather as many zooming things as they could find. + +Together, they went on an adventure. They searched high and low. They found weird things like jumping hippos, flying cows and scuttling crabs. + +Finally, after a long time, Bob and Ally had gathered enough zooming things! They had found enough zooming things to make their very own zoom party! + +They were so happy. They celebrated with a big party. They played games and watched the zooming things zoom around the room. It was a day they would never forget! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very patient, and she liked to observe all kinds of things. One day, she saw a bee on her arm. She watched it carefully and with great patience. Suddenly, the bee flew away. But the little girl had a big smile on her face, because she had observed something very special. +Once there was a little boy named Bob. He was three years old. One day, Bob wanted to go for a walk. He put on his shoes and took his mum's hand. + +They went to the park. It was a sunny day and Bob was so excited. He saw a big tree and many birds flying in the sky. He ran around and played with the other children. + +Then Bob saw something moving on the ground. He came closer and he met a peanut. It was very small and looked so nice. Bob laughed and said "hello peanut". + +But suddenly the peanut did something bad. It bit Bob's hand and he started to cry. His mum quickly came and took him away. + +Bob was not hurt badly. But it was a lesson to him - never meet a bad peanut! +There was once a perfect day. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Everyone was happy. + +Then the wind started to blow. It blew slowly and made a gentle sound. Everyone stopped and listened. + +The wind spoke in a soft voice. It said it wanted to take everyone on a special adventure. So everyone got ready. + +They all climbed on the wind and it took them to the most beautiful beach. They swam in the clear water, and made sandcastles in the sand. It was perfect! + +Then, just as suddenly as it had come, the wind started to blow again. Everyone said goodbye and thanked it for the wonderful adventure. Then they all waved goodbye as the wind took them home. +Once upon a time there was an old man. The man liked to kneel on the ground every day. + +One day, the old man found something strange on the ground. When he looked closely, he saw it was an old newspaper. + +The old man was curious. He took the paper and opened it up. He saw lots of words and pictures he didn't know. + +The man kneeled on the ground again and started to read. He read the paper slowly, one word at a time. He smiled when he finished. + +The old man kept the newspaper and kept kneeling on the ground every day. He read the newspaper and smiled. +Once there was a little girl called Ella. She was only three and had bright blue eyes. She was so small that she couldn't even reach the hook on the wall. + +Ella wanted to get a picture off the hook on the wall, so she asked her Mom if she could have help. Her Mom nodded and lifted Ella up with both arms, so she could get the picture. + +When Ella got the picture down, she looked at it and her cheeks went red. It was a picture of Ella and her sisters, sharing a bitter lemon. They all looked very happy in the picture. + +Ella smiled and hugged her Mom. "Thanks for helping me get the picture down Mummy," she said, with a big smile. Her Mom nodded and hugged her back. + +Ella put the picture back on the hook and went off to play with her doll. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little mouse. He was always very scared and one day he got a terrible surprise. He saw a big spoon coming towards him. It was a teaspoon! He was so frightened he started to panic. The teaspoon seemed to be chasing him. He ran and ran until he found a hole he could crawl into. He was safe! He was so happy that he didn't have to be scared anymore. The next day, he told all his friends about his terrible adventure with the teaspoon. Everyone was so happy that he was safe and sound. +Once upon a time there was a bad bear. He never obeyed the rules. One winter, he broke an enormous tree and the King was very angry. He said 'Bad bear, you must be punished!'. + +So the King sent the bear away to a faraway place. The bad bear was very cold because it was winter time. + +The bad bear was sad and he wished he had not broken the enormous tree. He made a promise - he would never again be naughty and break the rules. + +The King was proud and praised the bear. He said, 'If you are a good bear, then I will not punish you anymore.' The bad bear was happy and never again broke the rules. +The little girl was so excited. Her daddy had found a big box with a surprise inside. She wanted to open it and see what was in there. + +Mommy helped the little girl push open the box. Then the girl saw a big thing made of wood. Daddy said it was a bed. She jumped into it and felt excited. + +Daddy got busy. He got out a hammer and started to push some nails in the bed. The little girl watched him as he worked. She saw he was pounding the nails with a light tap. + +The girl watched as her new bed came together. Daddy made sure every nail was pushed in tight. The little girl smiled happily and can’t wait to sleep in her new bed. +Once upon a time, there was a kind farmer who loved animals. He had two lambs named Daisy and Sam. The farmer made sure to take good care of them. He raised them on a lovely green meadow, where the grass was soft and tasty. + +At night, the farmer would cuddle the lambs and sing them lullabies. Daisy and Sam felt very safe and happy with the farmer. Every day, the farmer made sure to give them a big bowl of sweet hay and drink lots of fresh water. + +When the lambs grew old enough, the farmer began shearing their wool. He would brush them gently and take off only the softest and finest layers of wool. Out of it, he made the most spectacular quilts, sweaters and socks. Everyone loved their warmth and coziness, and Daisy and Sam were very proud of their wool. + +The farmer made sure to give all the things he made with the lambs' wool to those in need, because he thought it was sweet and lovely, just like Daisy and Sam. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to find something really special. He looked around his home and played in the backyard, but he couldn't find anything. He even peered in the closet and under the bed, but still he could not find what he was looking for. + +Finally, he decided to look outside his house. He opened the door and saw a big, green park across the street. He ran across with excitement and explored the big park. + +He looked through the tall grass, the tree branches and the flowers. Then, under a big bush, the little boy saw something glistening in the sunlight. He moved the leaves and found a shiny, golden coin! + +The little boy was so excited and happy. He picked it up carefully and put it in his pocket. He knew it was important to be honest and return lost items to their owners, so he ran back home to find his dad. His dad told him that he should take the coin to the lost and found so the person who lost it could find it. + +The little boy was proud of himself for being so honest and he went to the lost and found. When he arrived, he found a nice lady who was pleased to accept his golden coin. She thanked him for being so honest and promised he would find a nice surprise when he returned home. + +The little boy was so excited he ran all the way home. +Once there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to play and borrow things. One day Mia went to her friend's house and asked to borrow her board. Her friend said yes and gave Mia the board. Mia was so excited! + +She took the board and went straight to the park. When she got there, she saw lots of other kids playing on other boards. So Mia decided to show her friends her board. + +Mia was so proud of her Important board. She showed all her friends and they were so impressed! Mia was so excited to have the best board. + +Suddenly, Mia realized it was getting dark and she had to go home. She thanked her friend for letting her borrow the board and took it home. After that night, Mia always remembered how important it was to borrow things from her friends. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful fairy. She loved making soup for all her friends. Every day she would go out and pick the perfect vegetables for her soup. She was so proud of her soup that she even made a special soup for the King. + +One day the King came to try her soup. He tasted the soup and said it was the best he ever had. He gave the fairy a special gift in return. But when the fairy looked at the gift it vanished in a flash of light! + +The fairy was sad. She didn't understand what had happened. The King said that her soup was so magical that his special gift had vanished. The fairy was so happy to hear this. She knew that her soup was pretty special after all. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Max. She was only three years old and loved to help people. + +One day, Max went outside to play. Suddenly, she heard a cry for help! Max rushed over to the noise and saw a puppy stuck in a deep hole in the ground. Max knew she had to rescue the puppy. + +Max had an idea. She spread her arms wide like an airplane and flew into the hole. Max was scared, but she had an important job to do. She put her arms around the puppy and flew him out of the hole. + +When Max handed the puppy to his owner, she felt proud. She had used her arms to rescue the puppy. Max had done something so important! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. As she was getting dressed one morning, Lucy was in a very impatient mood. She wanted to hurry and get dressed, so she asked her mom for help. + +Her mom grabbed a hanger, put some clothes on it, and handed it to Lucy. Lucy was so excited to have her own hanger that she started to spin around quickly. She spun and spun around until she was dizzy and had to stop. + +Lucy and her mom laughed, and then Lucy's mom helped her get dressed. With the help of the hanger, Lucy was dressed and ready for the day in no time! +Once upon a time there was a small boy who liked to go to the sea. Every day he would travel to the beach and look across the water. He would see the bright blue sea and imagine all the amazing things that lived in it. + +One day, he saw something strange. It was a dead bird floating in the water. He was sad and wanted to do something to help, so he closed his eyes and prayed. + +He prayed to the sea and asked it to bring the bird back to life. He waited for a long time but nothing happened. He was about to give up but then he heard a rumble in the water. + +Suddenly, the dead bird was no longer floating in the sea. It had come back to life and flew away into the sky. The little boy was so happy and he knew it was because he had prayed to the sea. +Once upon a time, there were two kids, Jack and Jill. They loved to spy on the mighty snow outside. One day, a giant snowman appeared. It was huge! Jack and Jill ran outside to play with it. + +The snowman was so cuddly and soft. Jack and Jill hugged it so tight. Suddenly, a snowball fight broke out! Jack and Jill laughed and cheered. + +The day came to an end and the snowman melted away, but Jack and Jill had a lot of fun! They smiled at each other and hugged tightly, happy to have such a mighty snow day. +Once upon a time, there was a little cloud named Jack. Jack liked the sunshine. He loved the warmth and the feeling of the sun's rays on his skin. One day Jack saw a big tree with huge leaves. He floated closer and noticed that each of the leaves had a line down the middle. It was so smooth! + +Jack had never seen anything like it. He was very curious and wanted to understand more. Jack touched one of the leaves and it split in two. It was amazing! Jack floated away until he was underneath the tree. He looked up and saw the sun shining down on the leaves making them split like he had seen before. It looked like the lines of a palm! + +Jack smiled and left. He never forgot his exciting discovery. He would often look up at the big tree and saw the sunlight splitting the leaves with its smooth line. +Once there was a triangle. It was a happy triangle and it enjoyed playing games with its friends. One day, the triangle's friends had a fun idea. They wanted to make something special. + +So the triangle and its friends put their heads together and before long, they had built a castle. The triangle was so proud of its work! But suddenly, a big monster appeared from nowhere. The monster wanted to destroy the castle that the triangle and its friends had made. + +The triangle and its friends were so scared. But then the triangle had an idea. It worked together with its friends to push the monster away. Before long, the monster was gone! + +The triangle felt so happy and relieved. But it was also a bit ashamed for being scared. Its friends helped it feel better by giving it lots of hugs. With the help of its friends, the triangle soon forgot all about the monster. +One day, a boy named Jack went out to play. He ran to the fence and looked through the fence. Jack saw lots of big birds. He thought it was so cool. + +The birds were flying around, doing lots of different things. Jack wanted to fly, too, so he put his arms out wide and tried to fly. He tried and tried, but he couldn't fly. + +Jack decided he was going to make his own fence so he could fly, just like the birds did. He worked for a long time to make a fence that was just perfect for flying. + +When Jack was finished, he climbed up the fence and closed his eyes. He thought about flying and imagined what it would be like. Then suddenly he was flying! Jack was so happy. He flew around and around and around. + +Jack had been successful in his mission. Now, he could fly just like the birds. He went back to the fence every day, to practice his flying and have lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a very wide hurricane. It was so big and so strong that it made everyone worry and be scared. But then a brave little boy had an idea. He said he could solve the hurricane. Everyone thought it was impossible, but they couldn't think of a better plan. + +The little boy put on his biggest coat, grabbed a hat and some gloves and went outside. He grabbed a broom and started to sweep away the storm. He swept and he swept until the hurricane went away! + +Everyone was so happy and so proud of the little boy. He had done it - he had solved the hurricane! From then on, everyone called him the Hurricane Solver. And he was happy too, because he knew he could make a difference. +Once there was a yellow duck. He needed to sort his memories into two piles - one for happy memories, and one for sad memories.The duck thought for a long time about what to put into each pile. + +He decided to put his happy memories in the first pile. These included swimming in the pond, playing with friends, and eating his favorite food. + +In the second pile he put the sad memories. These included feeling lonely and not getting enough hugs. + +The duck felt so much better after sorting his memories. He was very glad to be able to keep the happy memories, and forget the sad ones. +Once upon a time, a young boy wanted to explore the stars. He looked into the night sky and saw a tiny, twinkling light. He thought it might be a rocket. He gathered his toys and asked his mom for help. + +His mom said, "Let's make a rocket!" She showed him how to build one using cardboard and glue. The boy thought it was easy. + +The next day, the sun rose and the boy raced outside. He excitedly put the rocket into the sky. Suddenly, the rocket appeared to be growing larger and larger. It glided through the clouds and up into the sky! + +The boy watched and waved as the rocket flew away. He wished he could go with it, but instead he saw it disappear into the stars. He smiled brightly, feeling happy to have seen it. +Once there was a boy named Bob. He looked up at the night sky and saw something very rare. It was a star! It twinkled in the night like a diamond. Bob was so excited he wanted to know more. He asked his mom, "What is that star?". + +Mom said, "That is a rare star, Bob. It is special and you can only see it once in a long time". + +Bob smiled and looked up at the sky again. He heard a sound and it was the star. It was making music! Bob thought it was so beautiful he wanted to hear it more. + +He asked his mom, "Can I go closer to hear the star?" His mom said, "Yes, Bob, but you must be careful. The star is very rare and if you get too close it might be gone forever". + +Bob carefully walked closer to the star until he was right beneath it. He heard the beautiful music and smiled. This was going to be the best night ever! +Kelsey had a new folder. It was bright red and shiny. She proudly showed it to her mom. + +"Do you like it?" asked Kelsey's mom. + +"Yes!" said Kelsey. + +Kelsey and her mom opened the folder and discussed what to put inside. They decided to put coloring pages and pictures in the folder. + +The next day, Kelsey went to school with her new folder. It was very exciting. All her friends wanted to see her folder. + +At school, Kelsey and her classmates discussed their drawings. Some of the drawings were very competitive. They were more colorful and more detailed than others. + +Kelsey happily listened and was very proud of her folder. She had shown everyone her new folder and was very excited. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sally. Sally loved pretty things, and especially loved jewelry. She would always admire the bright jewelry in the stores. + +One special day, something really exciting happened. Sally's mom gave her a beautiful necklace with a shiny jewel. Sally was so happy because she could enjoy her very own special jewelry. + +Sally loved to go for walks in the park and show off her bright necklace. Everyone complimented how beautiful it was, and how lucky Sally was to own such a special necklace. + +Even when Sally went to bed, she would look at her bright necklace. She felt so content and enjoyed her necklace like no other. +Once there was a girl called Sal who loved to explore. She had a big box of junk in her room and she was always curious to dig around inside. + +One day when she was looking through her junk, Sal noticed something bright and shiny. She pulled it out and it was a comfy chair! She plopped down and sunk into it. Wow! It was so soft and comfortable. + +Suddenly, Sal had an idea - what if she decorated the chair? She put colourful cushions, pom poms, and cheery bows all around the chair. It now looked super snazzy! + +Every day, Sal would look forward to getting to her comfy chair. She would look through her junk, draw pictures and have adventures. She loved her chair and never wanted to leave it. +Once upon a time, there was a very brave girl named Sue. Sue wanted to do something special to help the world. So she decided to go on an operation. + +When Sue got to the operation, she was very brave. But it was a bit boring. She stood and watched as the nurses and doctors worked hard. But then everything froze! All the people and all the animals stopped moving. It was very strange! + +Sue didn't know what to do. She was scared but she didn't give up. She took a deep breath and began thawing the freeze. She waved her hands around and said special words. And soon enough, the freeze was gone and the operation was back to normal. + +Everyone was very pleased and gave Sue a big round of applause. She had saved the day and made the operation a success. From that day on Sue was known as a very brave girl. +Once upon a time, there was a brown band. The band had so much fun playing music! Every day they would practice and make a joyful noise. + +One day, the band wanted to do something special. They decided to slide down the hill by their music studio. The band got ready, grabbed their instruments, and lined up at the top of the hill. With a count of three, they all slid down the hill! + +They got to the bottom of the hill and found that they had fun sliding together. They kept doing it until the sun went down. The band was laughing and having a great time! + +In the end, the band slid down the hill together every day. They made joyful music and laughed together as they slid. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was playing in the garden. Suddenly, the wind blew and made a big noise. She was so scared that she started to cry. + +Another little girl saw her and came over to help. She said, "Don't cry! I will give you a hug." She gave the little girl a big hug. The little girl smiled. + +Then, the little girl saw something move in the bushes. It was a big, grey cat. It came over, waved its tail and made a zip-zip noise. The girl was so angry that she started to yell, "Go away cat!" + +The cat didn't move. The little girl waved her hand at it and the cat ran away. The girl smiled and then went back to playing in the garden. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Jack and Janie. Every day they would go for a walk. + +One day, on their walk, Jack and Janie saw a big, round, white cauliflower in the garden. + +"Look, Janie," said Jack. "It looks delicious!" + +Janie agreed. They both bent down and held it carefully. + +"Let's bring it home and have it for our lunch!" said Janie. + +Jack and Janie both went home and brewed the delicious cauliflower with some yummy vegetables and spices. + +When it was ready, they both took a bite and smiled. It was absolutely delicious! + +They enjoyed the lunch together and promised to go for a walk everyday and hold something delicious. +John was a cheerful boy. He liked to explore and search for fun things to do. Today, he decided to kick a ball. He ran outside and found a big bouncy ball. He lifted it up with both hands, got ready, and then kicked it. The ball flew across the street and rolled further and further away. + +John was excited! He decided to go on a search to find it. He ran up the street and looked under bushes, behind trees, and in the grass. He even asked the people around him if they had seen it. After a while, he found his ball! It was under a car parked across the street. + +He was so happy! He was able to kick the ball again, and this time it didn't roll away. He laughed, kicked, and played with the ball until it was time to go home. John was full of joy and it was a very cheerful day. +Jack was a brave little boy. He had a mighty jug, the biggest one he could find. He wanted to fill it with water. But it was too big and heavy for him to carry! + +He thought and thought and finally had an idea. He asked his mom to help him. She tied a rope around the jug and taught Jack how to manage it. + +Now Jack was ready. He went out to the pond, managing the big jug behind him. He filled it with the clear, cool water until it was full. + +Jack was so proud he had managed the jug all on his own. He stumbled home, the jug tied to his back, feeling so mighty. + +His mom was so proud of him. She said he was the bravest and strongest little boy ever, and then hugged and kissed him. + +Jack was so happy. He had managed to get the water all by himself! +Once there was a little boy named Sam. He was three years old and loved to bake. One day, he decided to bake a very special desert. He got all his ingredients ready, like flour, sugar and eggs. Then, he put them all in a bowl and mixed them together. + +When it was finished, he put it in the oven and waited. The oven made a hissing sound and Sam could smell the yummy scent of the desert. He watched as the desert started to become brown and crispy. + +Suddenly, a little insect flew out from under the oven. Sam was startled but quickly got over it. He knew that insects love to eat desserts and he wanted to share. He carefully pulled out the pan and put it on the counter. The desert was ready to eat. + +Sam smiled as he watched the insect fly around the desert. He knew that it would be very happy and tummy full. He also knew that he had made a delicious dessert, just as he had planned! +Once upon a time, there was a famous wet spinny. It was bright, cheerful and so much fun. Every day, it would spin around. It spun so fast, it seemed like it was never going to stop. + +One day, a big thunderstorm came. The sky grew dark, and the spinny couldn't spin anymore. It was very sad. + +But then, the sun came back out again. Suddenly, the spinny was wet! It quickly dried off, and was ready to spin again. The spinny spun and spun. It was so happy! + +The spinny became famous because of how much fun it was. Everyone wanted to try it. Even the rain couldn't stop the famous wet spinny! +Once there was a frog hopping around in a pond. He wanted to have some fun, so he had an idea. He saw that the sky was blue and the sky had a bottle of spray. So he decided to jump and spray the sky. + +The frog jumped and sprayed the sky. The sky was glowing in different colors as the frog sprayed. The frog was so excited! He kept jumping and spraying until he got tired. Then he hopped and settled down in the pond. + +The pond was sleepy and calm. The frog drifted off and fell asleep. The sun shone brightly over the pond and the frog and made the pond sparkle. + +Suddenly the frog woke up because he heard the sound of a bird singing. He looked around and saw the sky still painted in different colors. He was so happy with what he had done! He said goodbye to the pond and hopped off, spraying the sky with colors as he went. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn pirate. He was a very brave sailor who loved the sea. He spent his days sailing and exploring. + +One day, while exploring, he mentioned to his crew that he had seen a mysterious island. Everyone was very excited and they sailed to the island to explore. + +When they arrived, they were surprised to find a big castle with a big pirate flag. They found that the castle belonged to a powerful and stubborn pirate. + +The brave crew talked to the pirate and he agreed to let them explore the island. Everyone had a wonderful and exciting adventure. Together, they found secret treasures and learned about all sorts of interesting things. + +In the end, everyone was happy that the stubborn pirate had let them explore the island. They thanked him for his kindness and sailed off into the sunset. +One day, there was an ancient tree in a forest. It had been there for a very long time. One day, a little boy went up to the tree and he disturbed it. He shook it and made it move. + +The result was that a lot of leaves fell off the tree! The little boy was very surprised. He had not expected that to happen. + +He knew that he should not have disturbed the ancient tree. He quickly apologized to the tree and promised never to do it again. + +The tree was very happy to hear this. It stayed in the same place, standing tall and proud. The little boy was relieved, and he walked away. + +The little boy learned his lesson, never to disturb the ancient tree again. +Once there was a little girl named Daisy. She was very happy because she loved apples. She had a big basket of apples that were so juicy and delicious. + +One day, Daisy was sitting in the park eating her apples when she saw a really good seat. It was so comfortable and soft that she wanted to sit on it. So she went and sat down. + +Daisy felt so free on the good seat. She relaxed and enjoyed her apples. The sun was shining and Daisy finally knew what it felt like to be relaxed and content. + +Daisy loved sitting on the good seat and having her apples. She would do it every day, enjoying the sunshine and having the best time ever. +Once there was a bean. It was dead, lying on the ground. A little girl named Lila was walking by and spotted the bean. She knelt down and looked closely at the bean. It was so strange to Lila that it seemed like it was talking to her. She said to it "hello, little bean, what do you want?" + +The bean answered, asking Lila to unlock something. She was confused. Unlock what? She asked the bean, but it didn't answer. She decided to unlock the door in her garden. + +So she reached for the lock and carefully turned it until the door opened. As soon as she unfastened the lock, a bright light emerged from the garden and the bean suddenly came alive! + +Lila was so surprised to see the bean leaping around the garden, full of life and joy. She also noticed that the door was now wide open, inviting her to explore the garden. As Lila happily walked into the garden, the little bean followed her. + +From that day forward, Lila and the bean became the best of friends, always exploring the garden together and unlocking new discoveries. +One day there was a bad man. He liked to bite people. One day he bit someone and it gave them a shock. It felt really bad. Everyone was scared of the bad man when they saw him. + +The bad man saw a little girl and wanted to bite her. He chased her until she saw a big tree. She ran and hid behind the big tree. The bad man couldn't bite her then. + +The little girl was very brave. She ran and told an adult about the bad man. The adult called the police. The police arrested the bad man and put him in jail so he could never bite anyone again. + +The girl was very happy and moved away from the bad man. She knew that if she stayed quiet and stayed away from bad people she would stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a big stream. It flowed through a forest and sparkled in the sun. One day, a little mouse went to the stream. He wanted to take a drink. He lay by the edge of the stream and put his head in the water. + +Suddenly, a scary snake came out. The mouse was so scared that he ran away. He ran and ran until he was safe. But the snake stayed by the stream, carefully watching the water. + +The mouse was very careful from then on. He stayed away from the stream and never went near it again. He remembered how scary the snake was and he was afraid. + +But some other animals were brave. They still came to the stream to cool down and take a drink. They lay by the edge of the stream, their eyes carefully watching the water. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Sally. They loved to play in the sunshine every day. + +One day, as they were playing, Jack saw an inch worm and tried to touch it. The inch worm didn't want to be touched and wriggled away. Jack and Sally both chased the inch worm to try to catch it. + +Pretty soon, Jack and Sally were so close to the inch worm that they were stepping on each other's toes. This made them very angry and they started to fight each other. + +Sally grabbed the inch worm before Jack could. Then she quickly put it in a dry leaf so Jack couldn't get it. Jack tried to snatch the inch worm back, but Sally kept it away with her hands. + +Finally, Jack and Sally stopped fighting. They had to go home, and they both knew they wouldn't be able to keep the inch worm. They said goodbye and went their separate ways. The next day, they were friends again and went back to playing in the sunshine. +Once there was a little girl called Louise who wanted very much to go for a slide with her friends in the park. She asked her parents, but they said no. She was very embarrassed. + +Then Louise got an urge to go sliding. She didn't want to miss out on the fun. So she asked her parents again, and they said she could go. Louise was so happy. + +Once she got to the park, she went right over to the slide. Her friends were already there and they cheered as she arrived. Louise went right up the slide and had a really good time sliding down again and again. + +The urge to go sliding had been a good one. Louise and her friends had lots of fun. She felt less embarrassed and knew that next time, she just had to ask her parents the first time. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pick flowers and make crowns for their dolls. Lily saw a big, fat bee on a daisy. She wanted to touch it. + +"Look, Ben, a bee!" she said. + +"Don't touch it, Lily. It can sting you," Ben said. + +Lily did not listen. She reached out her hand to the bee. The bee did not like that. It buzzed and flew away. But it did not go far. It hid behind another daisy. + +Lily followed the bee. She wanted to see it again. She found the daisy where the bee was hiding. She smiled and moved closer. + +"Hello, bee. Do you want to be my friend?" she asked. + +The bee did not reply. It was angry. It flew out of the daisy and stung Lily on the nose. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. She ran back to Ben. Her nose was red and swollen. + +"Ben, Ben, the bee stung me!" she sobbed. + +Ben hugged her and tried to comfort her. He took her to their mom. Mom put some ice on Lily's nose and gave her a kiss. + +"I told you not to touch the bee, Lily. It was a bad idea," Ben said. + +Lily nodded. She learned her lesson. She did not want to touch bees anymore. She only wanted to pick flowers and make crowns for her dolls. +Lily was a little bee who liked to dream. She dreamed of flying to faraway flowers and making sweet honey. She dreamed of meeting new friends and having fun. She dreamed of being a big and brave bee. + +But Lily's mother was very serious. She told Lily to stop dreaming and work hard. She said that bees had to stay in the hive and help the queen. She said that bees had to be careful and avoid danger. She said that bees had no time for fun. + +One day, Lily saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. She wanted to fly closer and see the colors. She thought it would be a wonderful dream. She sneaked out of the hive and followed the rainbow. She felt happy and free. + +But Lily did not see the big bird that was watching her. The bird was hungry and liked to eat bees. It swooped down and caught Lily in its beak. Lily was scared and sorry. She wished she had listened to her mother. + +The bird flew away with Lily, but it did not notice the other bees that were following it. They were Lily's friends who had seen her leave the hive. They wanted to help her and save her. They stung the bird and made it drop Lily. Lily fell to the ground, but she was not hurt. She was grateful and glad. + +Lily's friends took her back to the hive. They told her that she was lucky and brave. They said that they liked her dreams and wanted to share them. They said that they would always be her friends. + +Lily's mother was angry and worried. She scolded Lily for being foolish and reckless. She said that she loved her and wanted her to be safe. She said that she was proud of her and wanted her to be happy. + +Lily hugged her mother and said sorry. She said that she loved her and wanted her to be proud. She said that she learned her lesson and wanted to be careful. She said that she still had her dreams and wanted her to understand. + +Lily's mother smiled and said okay. She said that she understood and wanted her to dream. She said that she would help her and support her. She said that she would join her and have fun. + +Lily was a little bee who liked to dream. She dreamed of flying to faraway flowers and making sweet honey. She dreamed of meeting new friends and having fun. She dreamed of being a big and brave bee. + +And sometimes, her dreams came true. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with their toy boats in the pond. One day, Tim had a new boat. It was big and red and shiny. Sam wanted to play with it, but Tim said no. + +"Please, Tim, can I try your boat?" Sam asked. + +"No, Sam, it is mine. You have your own boat," Tim said. + +Sam felt sad and angry. He waited until Tim was not looking. Then he took Tim's boat and threw it in the water. The boat sank and Tim did not see it. + +"Sam, what did you do?" Tim cried when he saw his boat was gone. "You are a bad friend. You broke my boat." + +Sam felt sorry and scared. He did not mean to break Tim's boat. He just wanted to have some fun. + +"I'm sorry, Tim, I'm sorry. I did not mean to break your boat. I was mad at you. Please forgive me," Sam said. + +Tim was very sad and mad. He did not want to forgive Sam. He wanted his boat back. He did not want to be friends with Sam anymore. + +But then he saw Sam's face. Sam looked very sad and sorry too. He looked like he wanted to cry. Tim remembered that Sam was his best friend. He remembered that they had many good times together. He remembered that sometimes he was mad at Sam, but they always made up. + +Tim felt a warm feeling in his heart. He did not want to lose his friend. He decided to forgive Sam. + +"It's okay, Sam, I forgive you. You are still my friend. But don't ever do that again, okay?" Tim said. + +"Okay, Tim, I promise. Thank you for forgiving me. You are a good friend," Sam said. + +They hugged and smiled. They were happy again. They looked at the pond. They saw something shiny in the water. It was Tim's boat. It did not sink. It was floating. + +"Look, Tim, your boat is still there. It did not break. You are lucky," Sam said. + +"Wow, you are right, Sam. My boat is still there. It did not break. I am lucky. And I am lucky to have you as my friend," Tim said. + +They ran to the pond. They got Tim's boat. They played with their boats together. They had fun. They were best friends. +Bunny and Squirrel were friends who lived in the big forest. They liked to play and share their food. One day, they found a big pile of acorns under a tree. They were very happy and decided to take some for later. + +"Look, Bunny, so many acorns!" Squirrel said. "We can eat them when we are hungry." + +"Yes, Squirrel, they look yummy!" Bunny said. "But we should not take too many. Maybe some other animals need them too." + +They each took a few acorns and put them in their baskets. Then they heard a loud voice behind them. + +"Hey, you two, stop right there!" It was Fox, who was very naughty and greedy. He wanted to own all the acorns for himself. "Those are my acorns! I found them first! Give them back to me!" + +Bunny and Squirrel were scared of Fox. They did not want to fight with him. They tried to run away, but Fox was faster. He caught up with them and snatched their baskets. + +"Ha ha ha, now I have all the acorns!" Fox said. "You can't have any! Go away!" + +Bunny and Squirrel were very sad and angry. They had no acorns to eat. They felt hungry and cold. They wished Fox would share with them. + +But then, they heard another voice above them. + +"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!" It was Owl, who was very wise and kind. He saw what Fox did and wanted to help Bunny and Squirrel. He flew down and landed on Fox's head. + +"Ouch, ouch, ouch!" Fox said. "What are you doing, Owl? Get off me!" + +"Fox, you are very naughty and greedy!" Owl said. "You should not take all the acorns for yourself. You should share with Bunny and Squirrel. They are your friends, not your enemies." + +"But they are mine, mine, mine!" Fox said. "I found them first! I own them!" + +"No, you don't, Fox!" Owl said. "The acorns belong to the tree, not to you. The tree gives them to all the animals, not just to you. You should be thankful and generous, not selfish and mean." + +Owl was right. Fox felt ashamed and sorry. He realized he was wrong. He gave back the baskets to Bunny and Squirrel. + +"I'm sorry, Bunny and Squirrel," Fox said. "I was very naughty and greedy. Please forgive me. Can we be friends?" + +Bunny and Squirrel smiled and nodded. They were happy and grateful. They thanked Owl for his help. They decided to share the acorns with Fox and the other animals. They ate some and saved some for later. They all became friends and lived happily in the big forest. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They had a bow and some arrows that their dad made for them. They took turns to shoot at a big tree. + +"Look, I hit the tree!" Ben said, pointing at his arrow. + +"Good job, Ben!" Anna said. "Can I try now?" + +"Yes, here you go." Ben gave Anna the bow and an arrow. Anna pulled the string and aimed at the tree. + +But the arrow flew too high and landed on a branch. Anna could not reach it. + +"Oh no, my arrow!" Anna said. "How can I get it back?" + +Ben looked at the branch. It was very high. He did not know how to get the arrow. + +He shrugged. "I don't know, Anna. Maybe we can ask dad for help." + +Anna was sad. She liked her arrow. She wanted to play more. + +She looked at Ben. He was patient. He did not get angry or laugh at her. + +"Thank you, Ben," Anna said. "You are a good brother." + +Ben smiled. "You are welcome, Anna. You are a good sister." + +They hugged and waited for their dad to come. They hoped he could get the arrow. +Sara likes to play with her rabbit, Lila. Lila is soft and white and has long ears. Sara hugs Lila and gives her carrots and lettuce. Lila likes Sara and nibbles her fingers. + +One day, Sara finds a pair of scissors in the kitchen. She thinks they are shiny and fun. She wants to cut something with them. She sees Lila in her cage and has an idea. She takes the scissors and goes to Lila. + +Lila sees Sara and thinks she has a treat for her. She hops to the edge of the cage and sniffs the scissors. Sara smiles and says, "I'm going to cut your ears, Lila. Then you will look like a mouse." She opens the scissors and tries to cut Lila's ears. + +Lila feels a sharp pain and a tug on her ears. She squeaks and jumps back. She is scared and hurt. She bites Sara's hand hard. Sara drops the scissors and cries. She feels a bitter taste in her mouth and blood on her hand. She runs to her mom and says, "Lila bit me! Lila is mean!" + +Mom sees Sara's hand and Lila's ears. She is angry and sad. She says, "Sara, what did you do? You hurt Lila with the scissors. You were very bad. You can't cut Lila's ears. They are part of her. She bit you because you hurt her. You need to say sorry to Lila and give her a hug. And you can't play with scissors. They are dangerous. You could have cut yourself or Lila more. You need to learn to be gentle and kind to animals. They are your friends, not your toys." +Tom and Anna like to go to the zoo with their mom. They see many animals there. They see lions, monkeys, elephants and more. But their favorite animal is the parrot. The parrot is cute and colorful. It has red, blue, green and yellow feathers. It can talk too. + +One day, they see a new parrot at the zoo. It is bigger and louder than the other parrots. It can say many words. It can say "hello", "bye-bye", "thank you" and more. Tom and Anna want to talk to the parrot. They go near the cage and say "hello" to the parrot. + +The parrot says "hello" back. Then it says something else. It says "Tom and Anna". Tom and Anna are surprised. How does the parrot know their names? They look at their mom. She is smiling. She says "I have a secret. I call the zoo every day and tell the parrot your names. He remembers them and says them when he sees you. He likes you very much." + +Tom and Anna are happy. They think the parrot is very smart and friendly. They say "thank you" to the parrot and to their mom. They give the parrot a hug and a kiss. The parrot says "bye-bye" and "I love you". Tom and Anna say "I love you" too. They wave to the parrot and go to see the other animals. They have a fun day at the zoo. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. They run and laugh and have fun. + +But one day, a big black dog comes to the park. The dog is not nice. He barks and growls and chases Lily and Tom. They are scared. They run away from the dog. + +"Help, help!" Lily and Tom shout. "The dog is bad! He wants to bite us!" + +A man hears them. He is the dog's owner. He runs to the park. He sees the dog and the children. He calls the dog. + +"Rex, Rex, come here!" the man says. "Stop that! You are naughty! You can't bite Lily and Tom. They are good. They are my friends." + +The dog hears the man. He stops barking and growling. He runs to the man. He wags his tail. He is sorry. + +The man says sorry to Lily and Tom. He gives them a hug. He says the dog is not bad. He is just playful. He says he will teach the dog to be nice. + +Lily and Tom are not scared anymore. They are happy. They say thank you to the man. They say hello to the dog. They pet the dog. The dog licks them. He is happy too. + +They all go to the park again. They play with the ball and the kite. They have fun. They are friends. + +The end. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the backyard. They had a lot of cars and trucks made of metal. They liked to make them go fast and crash into each other. + +"Look, Lily, I have a big red truck. It can destroy anything!" Tom said, as he drove his truck towards Lily's car. + +"No, Tom, don't do that! That's my favorite car. It's blue and shiny and honest. It never breaks down or cheats in races." Lily said, as she tried to move her car away. + +But Tom was faster and stronger. He hit Lily's car with his truck and made a loud noise. Lily's car flew in the air and landed on the ground. It was bent and scratched and had a big dent. + +"Ha ha, I destroyed your car, Lily. My truck is the best!" Tom said, as he laughed. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She looked at her car and saw that it was ruined. She started to cry. + +"That's not nice, Tom. That's mean and bad. You broke my car and hurt my feelings. You are not my friend anymore." Lily said, as she sobbed. + +Tom saw that Lily was crying and felt sorry. He realized that he had done something wrong. He didn't want to make Lily cry or lose her friendship. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to destroy your car. I was just playing. I didn't know you liked it so much. Can you forgive me? Can we still be friends?" Tom said, as he walked towards Lily. + +Lily looked at Tom and saw that he was honest. He was not laughing or lying. He was sorry and wanted to be friends. + +"Okay, Tom. I forgive you. But you have to be more careful and gentle with my toys. And you have to share your truck with me. Can we do that?" Lily said, as she wiped her tears. + +"Okay, Lily. I will be more careful and gentle with your toys. And I will share my truck with you. We can do that." Tom said, as he smiled. + +Lily and Tom hugged and made up. They decided to play with their toys together and have fun. They were friends again. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play outside in different seasons. In winter, they make snowmen and snowballs. In spring, they see flowers and birds. In summer, they swim and eat ice cream. In autumn, they jump in leaves and pick apples. + +One day, in autumn, Lily and Sam go to the orchard with their parents. They want to help pick apples for pie. They see many trees with red and green apples. They each get a basket and a ladder. + +"Can I go up the ladder, please?" Lily asks her mom. + +"Sure, but be careful. I will hold the ladder for you," her mom says. + +Lily climbs up the ladder and picks some apples. She puts them in her basket. She sees a big, shiny apple on a high branch. + +"I want that one!" she says. + +She reaches for the apple, but it is too far. She leans over the ladder, but she loses her balance. She starts to fall. + +"Help!" she cries. + +Sam hears Lily. He runs to her. He catches her in his arms. He is strong and helpful. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" he asks. + +"Yes, thank you, Sam. You saved me!" she says. + +They hug each other. Their parents come to them. They are glad that Lily is not hurt. + +"You are very brave, Sam. You are a good friend to Lily," Lily's mom says. + +"You are welcome. I am happy to help," Sam says. + +They finish picking apples. They go home and make pie. They share the pie with their families. They include some whipped cream and cinnamon. They enjoy the pie and each other's company. They are thankful for their friendship and the season. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. They also liked to eat grapes that grew on a big vine near the fence. One day, they saw a man in a shiny car stop by the vine. He was wealthy and wore a nice suit. He smiled at them and said, "Hello, children. Do you like grapes? I have a lot of them in my car. Do you want some?" + +Anna and Ben were curious and hungry. They nodded and followed the man to his car. He opened the trunk and showed them a big basket of grapes. They looked juicy and sweet. The man said, "You can have as many as you want. But first, you have to do something for me. You see this cut on my hand? It hurts a lot. Can you heal it for me?" + +Anna and Ben were confused. They did not know how to heal a cut. They only knew how to put a band-aid on it. The man said, "It's easy. You just have to kiss it. That's how my mommy used to heal my cuts when I was little. Come on, don't be shy. It will only take a second." + +Anna and Ben felt uneasy. They did not like the idea of kissing a stranger's hand. They wanted to go back to the park. But they also wanted the grapes. They looked at each other and decided to do it. They each gave the man a quick kiss on his cut. The man laughed and said, "Thank you, children. You are very kind. Now you can have your grapes." + +He handed them each a bunch of grapes and closed the trunk. He said, "Enjoy your grapes. And don't tell anyone about our little secret, okay?" He got in his car and drove away. Anna and Ben ran back to the park and ate their grapes. They tasted sour and bitter. They felt sick and dizzy. They did not know that the man had poisoned the grapes. They did not know that he was a bad man who liked to hurt children. They did not know that they would never see their parents again. They did not know that they had made a big mistake. +Lily and Ben were playing with their dolls in the living room. Lily had a pink doll with long hair and a dress. Ben had a blue doll with short hair and a hat. They pretended that their dolls were friends and went on adventures together. + +But then Ben got bored and wanted to play something else. He said to Lily, "Let's play cars. Cars are more fun than dolls. Dolls are for babies." + +Lily did not like that. She loved her doll and did not want to play cars. She said to Ben, "No, I don't want to play cars. Cars are loud and dirty. Dolls are pretty and nice. You are mean." + +Ben got angry and grabbed Lily's doll. He said, "Give me your doll. I will make her drive a car. She will like it better than your dress." + +Lily got scared and tried to hold on to her doll. She said, "No, don't take my doll. She is mine. Leave her alone." + +But Ben was stronger and pulled the doll away from Lily. He laughed and said, "Ha ha, I got your doll. Now she is mine. I will cut her hair and rip her dress." + +Lily was very sad and angry. She cried and shouted, "No, no, no. Give her back. You are a bad brother. You are a bully." + +She ran to Ben and slapped him on the neck. Ben was surprised and hurt. He dropped the doll and said, "Ow, ow, ow. Why did you slap me? That hurts." + +Lily picked up her doll and hugged her. She said, "You hurt my doll. You hurt me. You are not nice. I don't want to play with you." + +She ran to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom was not happy. She said to Ben, "Ben, you were very rude and mean to your sister. You should not take her doll or make fun of her. You should say sorry and share your toys." + +Ben felt sorry and ashamed. He said to Lily, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. I should not have taken your doll or said those things. Can we be friends again?" + +Lily looked at Ben and saw that he was sincere. She said, "OK, Ben. I forgive you. But you have to be nice to my doll and me. And we can play both dolls and cars." + +Ben nodded and smiled. He said, "OK, Lily. I will be nice to your doll and you. And we can play both dolls and cars." + +They hugged and made up. Their mom was proud of them. She said, "That's good, kids. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Now you can play nicely together." + +They went back to the living room and played with their dolls and cars. They had fun and did not fight anymore. They were happy. +Sara and Tom are playing in the kitchen. They want to cook a cake for Mom. They have flour, eggs, milk and sugar. They mix everything in a big bowl. They are very happy. + +"Look, Tom, we are making a cake!" Sara says. + +"Yes, Sara, Mom will love it!" Tom says. + +They pour the batter in a pan and put it in the oven. They set the timer for 20 minutes. They wait and wait. They sing a song. + +But then they hear a loud noise. BOOM! The oven makes a big noise. Smoke comes out. The cake is burned. Sara and Tom are scared. They run to the living room. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the kitchen. She sees the mess. She is angry. She turns off the oven and opens the window. She coughs. + +"What did you do?" Mom asks. + +"We wanted to cook a cake for you, Mom," Sara says. + +"We are sorry, Mom," Tom says. + +Mom looks at Sara and Tom. They are sad. They have tears in their eyes. Mom feels sorry for them. She hugs them. + +"It's okay, Sara and Tom. I know you wanted to make me happy. But you should never play with the oven. It is dangerous. You could get hurt. Next time, ask me first, okay?" Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom," Sara and Tom say. + +Mom smiles. She says, "How about we make a new cake together? I have some chocolate and sprinkles. Do you like that?" + +"Yes, Mom, we like that!" Sara and Tom say. + +They go back to the kitchen. They wash their hands. They cook a new cake with Mom. They have fun. They are happy. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the farm with their dad. One day, they see a new animal in the barn. It is a mule. A mule is like a horse, but with big ears and a loud voice. + +"Hello, mule!" Ben says. "What is your name?" + +The mule does not answer. He just makes a noise. "Hee-haw! Hee-haw!" + +Sam laughs. "He sounds funny. Can we ride him, dad?" + +Dad shakes his head. "No, boys. The mule is not for riding. He is for working. He is very strong. He can pull heavy things and carry big loads. He helps us in the farm." + +Ben and Sam are curious. They want to see the mule work. They follow dad and the mule to the field. There, the mule pulls a plow. The plow makes a line in the dirt. Dad plants seeds in the line. The mule walks and walks, making more lines and more seeds. + +Ben and Sam clap their hands. "Wow, mule! You are very good!" they say. + +The mule stops and looks at them. He wags his tail and makes a noise. "Hee-haw! Hee-haw!" + +Ben and Sam think the mule is happy. They want to make him happier. They run to the pond. They fill their buckets with water. They come back to the mule. They splash the water on the mule. + +The mule is surprised. He feels the water on his fur. He shakes his head and makes a noise. "Hee-haw! Hee-haw!" + +Ben and Sam laugh. They splash more water on the mule. The mule splashes back with his hoofs. The water flies in the air. It lands on Ben and Sam and dad. + +Ben and Sam and dad and the mule are wet. They are also happy. They smile and make noises. "Hee-haw! Hee-haw!" +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a big teddy bear and Tom had a small car. + +But then, their nosy cousin Sam came to visit. He wanted to join their game, but he did not ask nicely. He just grabbed Lily's teddy bear and said, "This is mine now. You can have my car. It is better." + +Lily was very sad and angry. She did not want to give up her teddy bear. She loved it very much. She said, "No, Sam. That is not fair. Give me back my teddy bear. It is mine." + +Tom was also upset. He did not like Sam's car. It was old and broken. He said, "No, Sam. That is not nice. You cannot take Lily's teddy bear. It is hers." + +But Sam did not listen. He laughed and ran away with the teddy bear. He said, "Too bad. I am faster and stronger. You cannot catch me." + +Lily and Tom chased after him. They wanted to get their toys back. They ran through the house, but Sam was too quick. He went outside and hid behind a tree. + +It was very cold outside. The wind was blowing and the snow was falling. Lily and Tom did not have their coats or hats. They shivered and sneezed. They looked for Sam, but they could not find him. + +They heard a voice from behind the tree. It was Sam. He said, "Ha ha. I am here. You cannot see me. You are too slow and silly." + +Lily and Tom were very angry. They did not like Sam's mean words. They said, "Sam, you are very rude and selfish. You do not know how to share or play. You do not include us in your game. You make us feel bad." + +They decided to ignore Sam. They did not want to play with him anymore. They went back inside the house. They found their mom and dad. They told them what Sam did. They asked them for a hug and a cup of hot chocolate. + +Mom and dad were very sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Lily and Tom. Sam was very wrong. He should not have taken your toys or teased you. He should have been kind and friendly. He should have included you in his game. He should have said sorry." + +They hugged Lily and Tom and gave them hot chocolate. They said, "We love you, Lily and Tom. You are very good and sweet. You know how to share and play. You include others in your game. You make us feel happy." + +Lily and Tom smiled and said, "We love you, mom and dad. You are very nice and warm. You know how to care and help. You include us in your hug. You make us feel cozy." +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with their wagon. They put their toys in the wagon and pull it around the yard. They have fun. + +One day, a big dog comes to the yard. The dog is not mean, but he is curious. He sees the wagon and thinks it is a toy. He runs to the wagon and grabs it with his teeth. He pulls the wagon away from Tom and Lily. + +"Hey, that is our wagon!" Tom shouts. "Give it back!" + +Lily is scared of the dog. She cries. "Go away, dog! Leave our wagon alone!" + +The dog does not listen. He runs with the wagon to the other side of the yard. He shakes the wagon and makes the toys fall out. He chews on the toys and breaks them. + +Tom and Lily are sad. They lose their wagon and their toys. They do not know what to do. + +Then, they see their mom. She comes to the yard and sees the dog and the wagon. She is not happy. + +"Bad dog! Drop the wagon!" she says. She claps her hands and makes a loud noise. The dog is scared. He drops the wagon and runs away. + +Mom picks up the wagon and the toys. She brings them to Tom and Lily. She hugs them and says, "I'm sorry, kids. The dog was naughty. He did not know the wagon was yours. He thought it was a bone. Are you okay?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They are okay. They are glad mom is here. They thank mom for saving their wagon. + +Mom smiles. She says, "You're welcome, kids. I'm proud of you. You are brave and healthy. You did not get hurt by the dog. But next time, be careful. Do not leave your wagon outside. Put it in the garage when you are done playing. Okay?" + +Tom and Lily say, "Okay, mom." They listen to mom. They put their wagon in the garage. They go inside and have a snack. They are happy. They still have their wagon and each other. They are friends. +Tom and Lily were twins who loved candy. They liked to eat candy every day after lunch. But their mom said they could only have one piece each. She said too much candy was bad for their teeth and tummy. + +One day, Tom and Lily saw a big jar of candy on the kitchen table. It was shiny and colorful and looked very yummy. They wanted to eat some, but their mom was not there. She had gone to the store to buy some milk. + +"Let's eat some candy," Tom said to Lily. "Mom won't know." + +"No, we can't," Lily said. "Mom said only one piece. And this candy is not ours. It is dangerous." + +"Dangerous? How?" Tom asked. He did not believe Lily. He thought she was scared. + +Lily pointed to a small label on the jar. It had some words and a picture of a skull. She could not read the words, but she knew the skull meant bad. + +"It means this candy can make you sick or hurt you," Lily said. "It is not for kids. It is for grown-ups who need medicine." + +Tom looked at the label and the candy. He felt curious and hungry. He did not think the candy could be so bad. He thought Lily was silly. + +"I don't care," Tom said. "I want to try it. It looks good." + +He reached for the jar and opened it. He grabbed a handful of candy and put it in his mouth. + +Lily gasped. She tried to stop him, but it was too late. Tom had eaten the candy. + +Tom felt a strange taste in his mouth. It was not sweet or sour or fruity. It was bitter and spicy and yucky. He felt his tongue burn and his throat itch. He felt his eyes water and his nose run. He felt his stomach ache and his head spin. He felt very sick. + +He spit out the candy and cried. He wished he had listened to Lily. He wished he had not eaten the candy. + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She was scared and sorry. She wanted to help him. + +She saw the phone on the counter. She remembered her mom had taught her how to call for help. She picked up the phone and dialed 911. She told the operator what had happened. She said her name and address and asked for an ambulance. + +She stayed with Tom and waited for the ambulance. She hoped Tom would be okay. She hoped their mom would not be mad. She hoped they would never eat dangerous candy again. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box. The box has many clothes inside. Tom and Sue want to wear the clothes and pretend to be different people. + +Tom picks a hat and a coat. He says, "I am a captain. I sail the world in my ship." Sue picks a dress and a crown. She says, "I am a queen. I rule the world in my castle." They have fun playing with the clothes. + +But then, a big boy comes. He sees the box and the clothes. He wants them for himself. He says, "Give me the box and the clothes. They are mine now." Tom and Sue say, "No, they are ours. We found them first. Go away." The big boy gets angry. He pushes Tom and Sue. He takes the box and the clothes. He runs away. + +Tom and Sue are sad and hurt. They cry. They have no clothes to play with. They have no fun. They wish the big boy would give them back their box and clothes. But he does not. He keeps them for himself. He is mean. Tom and Sue have a bad day. The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with paint. They have many colors of paint. They can make pictures with paint. + +One day, Lily and Ben want to paint a big picture. They need a big paper. Lily has a big paper. She says to Ben, "I can lend you my big paper. We can paint together." + +Ben is happy. He says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. What do we paint?" + +Lily thinks. She says, "We can paint a rainbow. A rainbow has many colors. It is pretty." + +Ben likes the idea. He says, "Yes, let's paint a rainbow. I have red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple paint. You have pink, brown, black, white and gray paint. We can mix them and make new colors." + +They start to paint. They have fun. They make a big rainbow on the paper. They also paint some clouds, a sun, a tree and a bird. + +When they finish, they are proud of their picture. They show it to Lily's mom. Lily's mom says, "Wow, what a beautiful picture. You are very creative. But where did you get the big paper?" + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They feel guilty. They say, "We borrowed it from your room. We are sorry. We did not ask you." + +Lily's mom is not angry. She smiles. She says, "It's okay. I don't mind. You can keep the paper. It was a fake paper. It was not a real paper. It was a paper for wrapping gifts. I have more papers like that. You can use them for painting. But next time, please ask me first." + +Lily and Ben say, "Thank you, mom. We are sorry. We will ask you next time. We love you." + +They hug Lily's mom. They are happy. They have a big picture, a good friend and a nice mom. +Lily was a small girl who liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a teddy bear that her grandma gave her. She always hugged her teddy bear and took it with her everywhere. She named it Brownie, because it was brown and soft. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. It was a sunny day in the spring season, and the flowers were blooming. Lily brought Brownie with her and put him on a bench while she ran to the swings. She was having fun, but she did not see a big dog that came near the bench. The dog sniffed Brownie and thought it was a real bear. It grabbed Brownie with its teeth and ran away. + +Lily heard a loud bark and turned around. She saw the dog running with Brownie in its mouth. She screamed and ran after the dog. "Stop! Stop! That's my teddy bear! Give it back!" she cried. Her mom heard her and followed her. + +The dog was faster than Lily and her mom. It ran across the street and into a yard. Lily and her mom stopped at the gate. They saw the dog drop Brownie on the grass and start to chew on it. Lily felt tears in her eyes. She thought she would never see Brownie again. + +But then, a boy came out of the house. He saw the dog and the teddy bear. He recognized the dog as his neighbor's. He shouted at the dog. "Hey! Bad dog! Leave that teddy bear alone!" He ran to the dog and took Brownie from its mouth. He looked at Brownie and saw that it was torn and dirty. He felt sorry for Lily. He walked to the gate and gave Brownie to Lily. "I'm sorry, this is your teddy bear, right?" he said. "The dog didn't mean to hurt it. He thought it was a real bear. He likes bears." + +Lily took Brownie and hugged it. She was happy to have it back, even if it was damaged. She smiled at the boy and said, "Thank you, you are very kind. Yes, this is my teddy bear. His name is Brownie. He is very special to me. My grandma gave him to me. I value him a lot." + +The boy smiled back and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad you value him. He is a nice teddy bear. My name is Tom. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I want to be your friend. My name is Lily. Do you want to play with me and Brownie?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, I want to play with you and Brownie. Do you like swings?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I like swings. Do you?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, I like swings too. Come on, let's go to the swings." + +Lily and Tom held hands and ran to the swings. They played together and had fun. They became good friends. Lily learned that sometimes bad things can lead to good things. She also learned to value her friends as much as her toys. She and Tom played together every season, and Brownie was always with them. +Lily and Tom were very happy. Today they were going to the park with Mom and Dad. They had a big basket with many yummy things for a picnic. They had sandwiches, apples, cookies, and juice. They also had a ball, a kite, and a book. + +They walked to the park and found a nice spot under a big tree. The sun was bright and warm. The grass was green and soft. The birds were singing and flying. Lily and Tom helped Mom and Dad spread a blanket on the ground. Then they opened the basket and took out the food. + +"Wow, this looks so good!" Lily said. "Can we eat now?" + +"Not yet, sweetie," Mom said. "We have a surprise for you. But you have to close your eyes and count to ten." + +Lily and Tom closed their eyes and started to count. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!" + +They opened their eyes and saw Mom and Dad holding something behind their backs. "What is it? What is it?" they asked. + +Mom and Dad smiled and said, "Reveal!" They showed Lily and Tom what they were hiding. It was a big cake with candles and frosting. It said, "Happy Birthday, Lily and Tom!" + +Lily and Tom gasped. They had forgotten that today was their birthday. They were twins and they were turning four. They hugged Mom and Dad and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" + +Mom and Dad cut the cake and gave them each a slice. They sang, "Happy Birthday" and blew out the candles. They made a wish and ate the cake. It was delicious. They shared some with the birds and the squirrels. Then they played with the ball, the kite, and the book. They had a lot of fun. + +Lily and Tom had the best birthday ever. They were very happy. They loved their Mom and Dad. They loved their picnic. They loved their surprise. They loved each other. +Zara is a zebra who likes to run and play with her friends. She likes to eat green grass and drink water from the pond. She likes to make stripes with her black and white fur. + +One day, Zara is very tired after running and playing. She wants to sleep, but she cannot find a good place to sleep. The grass is too wet, the pond is too noisy, and the trees are too hard. She looks for a dry place to sleep. + +She sees a big rock that is warm and dry. She thinks it is a good place to sleep. She walks to the rock and lies down. She closes her eyes and starts to sleep. + +But the rock is not a rock. It is a lion who is also sleeping. The lion feels Zara on his back and wakes up. He is angry and hungry. He roars and tries to bite Zara. + +Zara is scared and jumps off the lion. She runs away as fast as she can. She hears the lion chasing her. She looks for her friends to help her. + +She sees them near the pond. She calls to them. "Help! Help! A lion is after me!" + +Her friends hear her and run to her. They see the lion behind her. They make a circle around Zara and kick the lion with their hoofs. The lion is hurt and runs away. + +Zara is safe and happy. She thanks her friends for saving her. They hug her and tell her they are glad she is okay. They invite her to sleep with them near the pond. They say there is enough dry grass for everyone. + +Zara agrees and follows them. She finds a cozy spot next to her best friend. She lies down and cuddles with her friend. She feels warm and dry. She closes her eyes and sleeps. She dreams of stripes and grass and water. She is happy. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the forest. They liked to look for mushrooms, but they knew they had to be careful. Some mushrooms were good to eat, but some were bad and made you sick. + +One day, they found a big mushroom that was red and white. It looked beautiful and tasty. Lily wanted to pick it and take it home, but Ben said no. + +"That mushroom is bad, Lily. It can hurt you. We have to return it to the forest and leave it alone." + +But Lily did not listen. She was curious and hungry. She picked the mushroom and hid it in her pocket. She said to Ben, "Don't worry, Ben. I just want to look at it. I won't eat it." + +They went back to their homes and said goodbye. Lily ran to her room and took out the mushroom. She smelled it and touched it. It felt soft and smooth. She decided to take a small bite, just to see how it tasted. + +She put the mushroom in her mouth and chewed. It was sweet and juicy. She liked it. She ate more and more, until the mushroom was gone. She felt happy and full. + +But soon, she felt sick. Her stomach hurt and her head spun. She felt hot and cold. She wanted to call for help, but she could not speak. She fell on her bed and closed her eyes. + +She did not wake up again. +Lily liked to help her mom with the mail. She would put the stamps on the envelopes and stick them in the mailbox. She knew how to spell her name and write it on the back of the envelopes. + +One day, she saw a new neighbor moving in across the street. He had a big truck and a lot of boxes. He also had a dog that barked a lot. Lily wanted to say hello and make a new friend. + +She asked her mom if she could go over and help. Her mom said yes, but told her to be careful and polite. She gave her a stamp to give to the neighbor as a gift. + +Lily ran across the street and waved to the neighbor. He smiled and waved back. He was holding a box that said "books". Lily liked books too. + +"Hi, I'm Lily. I live over there. Do you like books?" she asked. + +The neighbor nodded and pointed to his ear. He shook his head and said something that Lily could not hear. + +Lily was confused. She did not understand what he said. She tried again. + +"Can I help you with the boxes? I have a stamp for you. It's a gift." she said. + +The neighbor smiled and nodded. He took the stamp and thanked her. He pointed to his ear again and said something that Lily could not hear. + +Lily realized that he was deaf. He could not hear her words. She felt sorry for him. She wondered how he could read books without hearing the sounds. + +She decided to show him how she could help. She took the box from his hands and carried it to his door. She put it down and gave him a thumbs up. He smiled and gave her a thumbs up too. + +They did this for a few more boxes. Lily felt happy that she could help. She also felt happy that she made a new friend. She did not need words to talk to him. She could use her hands and her smile. +Tim and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But then Tim saw a shiny thing on the shelf. It was a glass bird that his mom liked very much. Tim wanted to touch it and see how it felt. + +He climbed on the couch and reached for the bird. But he was not careful and he knocked it down. The bird fell on the floor and broke into many pieces. Tim and Lily heard a loud crash and saw the broken bird. They were very scared and sad. + +"Oh no, Tim, you broke mom's bird!" Lily cried. "She will be very angry and sad. What will we do?" + +Tim felt very bad and ashamed. He did not mean to break the bird. He wanted to fix it and make mom happy again. He thought hard and had an idea. + +"Maybe we can restore the bird," he said. "We can use glue and tape and put the pieces back together. Then mom will not know." + +Lily nodded and agreed. They ran to the kitchen and got some glue and tape. They came back to the living room and tried to restore the bird. They worked very hard and carefully. They glued and taped the pieces as best as they could. But the bird did not look the same. It had cracks and gaps and sticky parts. It looked very ugly and sad. + +Tim and Lily looked at the bird and felt worse. They knew they could not restore the bird. They knew mom would see it and be very angry and sad. They did not know what to do. + +Just then, mom came home. She saw Tim and Lily sitting on the floor with the broken bird. She saw the glue and tape and the mess. She knew what happened. She was very angry and sad. + +"Tim, Lily, what did you do?" she asked. "You broke my bird. It was a gift from grandma. It was very special and beautiful. How could you do this?" + +Tim and Lily felt very ashamed. They did not look at mom. They said in a small voice, "We are sorry, mom. We wanted to touch the bird and see how it felt. But we were not careful and we knocked it down. We tried to restore the bird, but we could not. We wanted to make you happy again, but we made you angry and sad. We are very sorry, mom." + +Mom looked at Tim and Lily. She saw their sad and ashamed faces. She saw their tears and their sorry words. She felt her anger and sadness go away. She felt love and forgiveness in her heart. She knew they did not mean to break the bird. She knew they tried to restore the bird. She knew they wanted to make her happy again. + +She hugged Tim and Lily and said, "I love you, Tim and Lily. I know you are sorry. I know you tried to restore the bird. I know you wanted to make me happy again. But you do not have to restore the bird. You do not have to make me happy again. You make me happy by being my children. You are more special and beautiful than any bird. I forgive you, Tim and Lily. But next time, please be careful and ask before you touch anything." + +Tim and Lily hugged mom and said, "We love you, mom. Thank you for forgiving us. We will be careful and ask next time. We are sorry for breaking your bird. But we are happy you are not angry and sad." + +Mom smiled and said, "I am not angry and sad. I am happy and proud. You are my good and brave children. You learned a lesson today. You learned to be careful and respectful. You learned to be honest and sorry. You learned to restore and forgive. You are my good and brave children. And I love you very much." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. But today it is raining. They are sad. + +"Let's play inside," Lily says. "We can show each other our toys." + +"OK," Ben says. "I have a new car. It is red and fast." + +They go to Lily's room. Lily has a lot of dolls. She picks one. "This is my doll. Her name is Anna. She has a pretty dress and long hair." + +Ben looks at the doll. He does not like dolls. He likes cars. He shows Lily his car. "This is my car. It can go vroom vroom. It has big wheels and a horn." + +Lily looks at the car. She does not like cars. She likes dolls. She thinks the car is dirty and loud. + +They do not want to play with each other's toys. They are bored. + +They look out the window. It is still raining. It is getting dark. It is night. + +"Maybe we can play outside tomorrow," Lily says. + +"Maybe," Ben says. + +They hope the rain will stop. They hope they will find something fun to play with. They are still friends. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they find a cute cat under a roof. The cat is black and white and has green eyes. + +"Hello, cat. What is your name?" Lily asks. + +"Meow," the cat says. + +"Can we play with you?" Tom asks. + +"Meow," the cat says again. + +Lily and Tom pet the cat and give it some milk. The cat purrs and rubs its head on them. They are happy. + +"Can we take you home?" Lily asks. + +"Meow," the cat says. + +Lily and Tom look at each other. They want to care for the cat. But they do not know if their moms and dads will let them. + +"Let's ask them," Tom says. + +"OK," Lily says. + +They take the cat with them and run to their houses. They hope their moms and dads will say yes. They love the cute cat under the roof. +Anna and Ben are young twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big truck with a picture of a cone and cream on it. The truck makes a loud sound: ding ding ding! + +"Look, mom, cream truck!" Anna says. + +"Can we have some, dad?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, why not? It's a hot day and you've been good kids. Let's go and choose a flavor," mom says. + +Anna and Ben run to the truck. They see many colors of cream: red, yellow, green, brown, white. They think hard. What do they want? + +"I want red cream. It's strawberry. It's sweet and yummy," Anna says. + +"I want brown cream. It's chocolate. It's rich and tasty," Ben says. + +The truck man gives them each a cone with cream. They pay him and say thank you. They lick their cream and smile. + +But then, Ben sees something. He sees a fly on Anna's cream. He thinks it's funny. He wants to tease her. + +"Anna, Anna, look at your cream. There's a bug on it. Eww, gross!" Ben says. + +He points at the fly and laughs. Anna looks at her cream. She sees the fly. She feels scared and sad. She drops her cone on the ground. She cries. + +"Ben, that's not nice. You made Anna cry. You shouldn't tease her like that. You should say sorry," mom says. + +Ben stops laughing. He sees Anna's tears. He feels bad. He didn't mean to hurt her. He loves his sister. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I was just joking. I didn't want to make you cry. Here, you can have some of my cream. I'll share with you," Ben says. + +He gives Anna his cone. He hugs her. Anna stops crying. She smiles. She takes a lick of his cream. She likes it. + +"Thank you, Ben. You're a good brother. I forgive you. Your cream is good, too. I'll share with you, too," Anna says. + +She gives Ben her cone. He takes a lick of her cream. He likes it, too. + +They share their cream and their cones. They hug again. They are happy. + +Mom and dad watch them. They are proud of them. They love them. They take them to the swings. They have fun. They are a family. +Sam and Mia are young twins who like to eat avocado. They share one avocado every day for lunch. But today, there is only half an avocado left in the fridge. + +"Who ate our avocado?" Sam asks. + +"I don't know," Mia says. "Maybe Mom or Dad." + +Sam is angry. He wants the whole half for himself. He thinks he needs more avocado than Mia, because he is bigger and stronger. + +"No, I need it more," Mia says. "I am smarter and faster." + +They start to fight over the avocado. They pull and tug and shout. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom says. She comes into the kitchen and sees the mess. "What are you doing?" + +"Mom, he wants to take my avocado!" Mia says. + +"Mom, she wants to take my avocado!" Sam says. + +Mom sighs. She knows they both love avocado, but they need to learn to share. She has an idea. + +"Listen, I have a surprise for you," she says. "But you have to stop fighting and clean up first." + +Sam and Mia are curious. They stop fighting and clean up. They wonder what the surprise is. + +Mom smiles and opens a bag. She takes out two big, green avocados. + +"Look, I bought more avocados for you!" she says. "Now you can each have a whole one for lunch." + +Sam and Mia are happy. They hug Mom and thank her. They apologize to each other and promise to share next time. + +They cut the avocados and scoop out the flesh. They enjoy their lunch and talk about their favorite things. + +They don't know that Mom has another surprise for them. She has made a delicious avocado cake for dessert. She hopes they will like it as much as they like the fruit. She thinks they will, because they are young and sweet, just like the cake. +Tommy loved to help his mom bake cookies. He liked to mix the dough, cut out shapes, and put them on the tray. But his favorite part was when the cookies came out of the oven. They smelled so good and tasted so sweet. + +One day, his mom had a surprise for him. She said she had a special recipe for cookies that he would love. She told him to wait in the living room while she prepared the dough. Tommy was very curious and excited. He wanted to see what his mom was doing. + +He was also very persistent. He did not like to wait. He tried to peek into the kitchen, but his mom shooed him away. He tried to listen at the door, but his mom turned on the radio. He tried to sneak in, but his mom caught him and sent him back. He was getting frustrated and impatient. + +Finally, his mom called him to the kitchen. She said the cookies were ready. Tommy ran to the oven and opened it. He gasped in surprise. Inside the oven, there were not cookies, but cupcakes! And not just any cupcakes, but cupcakes with his favorite things on top: cars, dinosaurs, stars, and letters. He saw one with a T for Tommy. + +His mom smiled and said, "Surprise! I made these for you, because you are such a good helper and a good son. I know you love cookies, but I thought you would like these more. Happy birthday, Tommy!" + +Tommy hugged his mom and thanked her. He was so happy and grateful. He picked up the cupcake with the T and took a big bite. It was delicious. He said, "Mom, you are the best. This is the best surprise ever!" +Lily and Ben were camping with their dad near a big lake. They had a tent, a fire, and some marshmallows. They were having fun, but Lily was nervous. She saw a sign that said "Watch out for alligators". She did not like alligators. They had big teeth and long tails. She was afraid they would come out of the water and bite her. + +"Dad, are there really alligators in the lake?" she asked. + +"Yes, there are, but they are not interested in us. They like to eat fish and frogs. They usually sleep at night, like we do. Don't worry, Lily, we are safe here. Just stay close to the tent and the fire, and nothing will happen," dad said. + +Lily tried to believe him, but she was still nervous. She heard some noises in the dark. She thought they were alligators. She hugged her teddy bear and whispered to Ben. + +"Ben, do you hear that? I think it's an alligator. What if it comes to our tent?" + +Ben was not nervous. He liked alligators. He thought they were cool and strong. He wanted to see one. He smiled at Lily and said. + +"Lily, it's not an alligator. It's just a frog. Or maybe a bird. Or maybe a squirrel. Alligators are not noisy. They are quiet and sneaky. They don't want us to know they are there. If you want to see one, you have to look very hard. Maybe in the morning, we can go to the lake and look for them. But now, we have to sleep. Good night, Lily." + +Lily was not sure. She still heard the noises. But she trusted Ben. He was her big brother. He knew a lot of things. She closed her eyes and tried to sleep. She hoped the alligators would sleep too. And leave them alone. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, Anna wants to visit Ben at his house. She asks her mom if she can go. + +"OK, but you have to be back by lunchtime," mom says. "I will make you a sandwich." + +Anna is happy. She puts on her shoes and coat. She walks to Ben's house. It is not far. She knocks on the door. Ben opens it. He is happy to see Anna. + +"Hi, Anna! Come in, come in!" Ben says. "We can play with my toys." + +Anna and Ben go to Ben's room. They have a lot of fun. They play with cars, dolls, blocks, and books. They laugh and talk. They forget about the time. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. It is Ben's dog, Rex. Rex is big and furry. He likes to bark and run. He sees Anna and Ben. He wants to play with them. He jumps on the bed. He knocks over the toys. He licks Anna's face. + +"Rex, stop! Bad dog!" Ben says. He tries to push Rex away. But Rex is too strong. He does not listen. He keeps jumping and barking. + +Anna is scared. She does not like Rex. She thinks he is too big and noisy. She wants to go home. She wants her sandwich. + +"Ben, I have to go," Anna says. "It is lunchtime. Mom is waiting for me." + +"OK, Anna. I'm sorry about Rex. He is difficult. He does not know how to behave," Ben says. He helps Anna get her shoes and coat. He says goodbye to her. He is sad to see her go. + +Anna runs to her house. She is glad to be away from Rex. She sees her mom. She hugs her mom. + +"Hi, mom. I'm back. Can I have my sandwich?" Anna says. + +"Of course, sweetie. Here you go. How was your visit?" mom says. + +"It was fun, but difficult. Ben has a big dog. He is not nice. He made a mess. He scared me," Anna says. + +"I'm sorry to hear that. Maybe next time, Ben can visit you. We don't have a dog. We have a cat. She is small and quiet. She likes to sleep. Do you think Ben would like her?" mom says. + +"Maybe. I like her. She is nice. She does not lick my face," Anna says. + +She eats her sandwich. She feels better. She tells mom about the toys she played with. She smiles. She is happy. She loves mom. She loves her cat. She loves her sandwich. +Timmy loved to bounce on his big red ball. He bounced up and down, left and right, all over the yard. He bounced so high that he could see the birds and the clouds. He bounced so fast that he could feel the wind in his hair. He bounced so loud that he could hear his own laugh. + +One day, he saw a shiny white bone on the ground. He wondered who left it there. He bounced over to it and picked it up. It was hard and smooth and heavy. He thought it was a very expensive bone. He wanted to keep it for himself. + +He bounced back to his ball with the bone in his hand. He tried to bounce with both, but it was hard. The bone was too big and too heavy. He bounced slower and lower and quieter. He bounced so low that he could not see the birds and the clouds. He bounced so slow that he could not feel the wind in his hair. He bounced so quiet that he could not hear his own laugh. + +He heard a loud bark behind him. He turned around and saw a big black dog. The dog was angry and hungry. The dog wanted the bone. The dog ran towards him and jumped on him. The dog bit his hand and took the bone. The dog ran away with the bone. + +Timmy cried and cried. He dropped his ball and held his hand. His hand was red and sore and bleeding. He lost his bone and his ball and his fun. He wished he never saw the bone. He wished he never bounced to it. He wished he bounced on his ball instead. He learned a hard lesson. He learned that some things are not worth bouncing for. +Sara and Ben are playing with their dolls in the garden. They have a tea party with water and cookies. Sara pours water for Ben and his doll, but she spills some on the grass. + +"Oh no, the grass is wet!" Sara says. "We have to dry it!" + +Ben looks at Sara and shakes his head. "No, we don't. The sun will dry it. That is the law of nature." + +Sara is confused. She does not know what nature is, or what a law is. She thinks Ben is making up words. + +"What is nature? What is a law?" she asks. + +Ben tries to explain, but he does not know much either. He only heard his dad say those words once. + +"Nature is everything outside, like the sky, the trees, the flowers, the bugs. A law is a rule that you have to follow, or you get in trouble. The sun is the boss of nature, and it makes the law that water goes away when it is hot." + +Sara thinks for a moment. She does not like rules, or getting in trouble. She likes water, and she likes to make things wet. + +"I don't like the sun's law. I want to make my own law. My law is that water stays when it is cold. I will make the water cold with ice. Then the grass will be wet forever!" + +She runs inside the house and gets some ice cubes from the freezer. She brings them outside and puts them on the grass. She smiles and claps her hands. + +"Look, Ben, I made a new law! The water is cold and it does not go away!" + +Ben looks at Sara and the ice. He does not think her law will work. He thinks the sun will melt the ice and dry the grass anyway. He thinks Sara is silly, but he does not want to hurt her feelings. + +"OK, Sara, you made a new law. But I like the sun's law better. I think it is smarter and nicer. Can we play something else now?" + +Sara nods and picks up her doll. She does not care if Ben likes her law or not. She is happy with her ice and her water. She thinks she is clever and brave. + +They put away the tea set and the cookies. They go to the swing and take turns pushing each other. They forget about the grass and the ice. They have fun and laugh. They are friends. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play on the island. The island was a big rock in the pond near their house. They would pretend it was a castle or a pirate ship or a jungle. + +One day, they saw a big hole in the island. Someone had taken some of the rock away. Lily and Tom were sad. They liked the island the way it was. + +"Who did this?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it was a giant or a monster." + +They looked around and saw a pile of rocks on the other side of the pond. They had an idea. + +"Let's replace the hole with those rocks," Lily said. + +"Good idea," Tom said. "Then the island will be whole again." + +They took turns carrying the rocks and putting them in the hole. It was hard work, but they had fun. They made the hole smaller and smaller until it was gone. + +They looked at the island and smiled. It looked like a castle again. + +"We did it," Lily said. + +"We did it," Tom said. + +They hugged each other and climbed on the island. They were glad. They played on the island until it was time to go home. +Tom and Ann are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they find a stream in the woods. The stream is small and clear. It makes a nice sound. + +"Look, Tom, a stream!" Ann says. "Can we play with it?" + +"Sure, Ann, let's play with it!" Tom says. "But be careful, don't fall in!" + +They take off their shoes and socks. They put their feet in the water. It feels cold and wet. They splash and laugh. + +"Hey, Ann, do you see that?" Tom says. He points to a big rock. "There is something under it!" + +"What is it, Tom?" Ann says. She is curious. + +"Let's crawl and see!" Tom says. He gets on his hands and knees. He crawls to the rock. Ann follows him. + +They crawl to the rock. They peek under it. They see a frog. The frog is green and slimy. It has big eyes and a wide mouth. It looks at them. + +"Ribbit, ribbit!" The frog says. It jumps out of the water. It lands on Tom's head. + +"Ah, a frog!" Tom says. He is scared. He shakes his head. The frog falls off. + +"Ha, ha, ha!" Ann says. She is amused. She laughs at Tom. + +"Hey, that's not funny!" Tom says. He is annoyed. He pouts at Ann. + +"Sorry, Tom, I didn't mean to laugh!" Ann says. She is sorry. She hugs Tom. + +"It's okay, Ann, I forgive you!" Tom says. He is happy. He hugs Ann back. + +They look at the frog. The frog looks at them. It is a regular frog. It does not talk or sing or dance. It just hops and croaks. + +"Bye, frog!" Tom and Ann say. They wave at the frog. + +"Ribbit, ribbit!" The frog says. It waves back. + +Tom and Ann put on their shoes and socks. They walk back to their home. They are still friends. They had fun with the stream and the frog. They will play again tomorrow. +Tom and Sue are friends. They live on a farm with many animals. Tom likes to play with the dogs and Sue likes to feed the chickens. One day, they hear a loud noise from the barn. They run to see what is happening. + +They see a big fox trying to catch a hen. The hen is scared and flaps her wings. The fox is fast and sneaky. Tom and Sue want to protect the hen. They shout at the fox and throw stones at him. The fox sees them and runs away. + +"Good job, Tom and Sue!" says the farmer, who comes out of the house. He is deaf, so he did not hear the noise. He can read their lips and signs with his hands. He hugs them and thanks them for saving the hen. He gives them some cookies and milk as a reward. + +Tom and Sue are happy. They love the farm and the animals. They are brave and kind. They are good friends. +Tim and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big insect on a flower. It has many legs and wings. It is green and shiny. + +"Look, Mia, a bug!" Tim says. + +"What is it?" Mia asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe a fly. Or a bee. Or a beetle." Tim says. + +They go closer to the insect. They want to touch it. But the insect is scared. It makes a loud noise. Bzzz! + +"Wow, it can talk!" Mia says. + +"No, it can't. It is just buzzing. It is saying 'go away'." Tim says. + +The insect flies away. It goes to another flower. Tim and Mia follow it. They try to catch it. But the insect is fast. It flies from flower to flower. + +"Stop, bug, stop!" Tim says. + +"Please, bug, please!" Mia says. + +But the insect does not stop. It does not want to play. It wants to be alone. It finds a big tree. It hides behind a leaf. + +Tim and Mia look for the insect. They search under the flowers. They search behind the rocks. They search on the grass. But they cannot find it. + +"Where is it?" Mia asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is gone." Tim says. + +They are sad. They wanted to see the insect. They wanted to be its friend. + +They sit on a bench. They are quiet. They are bored. + +Then they hear a noise. Clap, clap, clap! + +They look up. They see the insect. It is on the tree. It is clapping its wings. It is saying 'hello'. + +"Look, Mia, the bug!" Tim says. + +"It is back!" Mia says. + +They are happy. They smile. They clap their hands. They say 'hello' to the insect. + +The insect is happy too. It smiles. It claps its wings. It says 'hello' to Tim and Mia. + +They are friends. They play together. They have fun. + +The end. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the woods behind their house. They made a trail with sticks and stones to mark their way. They wanted to know how long their trail was, so they decided to measure it. + +They took a long rope from the shed and tied one end to a big tree. Then they walked along the trail, holding the rope. They counted their steps as they went. "One, two, three, four, five," said Tom. "Six, seven, eight, nine, ten," said Lily. + +They reached the end of the trail and tied the other end of the rope to a small bush. They looked at the rope and saw that it was very long. They were proud of their trail. They decided to go back to the tree and measure the rope. + +They walked along the rope, holding a ruler. They measured the rope in inches. They added the inches as they went. "Ten, twenty, thirty, forty, fifty," said Tom. "Sixty, seventy, eighty, ninety, one hundred," said Lily. + +They reached the tree and saw that the rope was one hundred inches long. They were amazed by their trail. They decided to make a sign with their names and the length of their trail. They were very organized. + +They took some paper and crayons from the house and wrote on the paper: "Tom and Lily's Trail. 100 inches long." They taped the paper to the tree. They smiled at their sign. They heard their mom calling them for lunch. They ran to the house, leaving the rope and the sign behind. + +They did not know that a squirrel was watching them from a branch. The squirrel was curious about the rope and the sign. He climbed down the tree and nibbled on the rope. He tore the paper and scattered the crayons. He made a mess of their trail. He did not care. He was hungry. +Tim and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, they see a big tent in the park. Mom says it is a circus. She says they can go and watch the circus later. + +Tim and Lily are very excited. They want to see the animals and the clowns. They ask mom if there are giants in the circus. Mom says she does not know. She says maybe there are, maybe there are not. + +They go to the circus in the afternoon. They sit on the seats and wait for the show to start. They see a man with a loud voice. He says he is the ringmaster. He says he will show them many amazing things. He says the first act is the giant. + +Tim and Lily gasp. They see a very tall man come out of the tent. He is wearing a red coat and a big hat. He has a long beard and a big smile. He walks to the center of the ring. He says hello to the people. He says he is the giant. He says he is very friendly and he likes to make people laugh. + +Tim and Lily are scared. They think the giant is too big and too loud. They hide behind mom. Mom hugs them and says it is okay. She says the giant is not real. She says he is just a man who wears big clothes and big shoes. She says he is part of the circus. She says he is here to entertain them, not to hurt them. + +Tim and Lily peek from behind mom. They see the giant do funny things. He juggles balls and balloons. He dances and sings. He makes jokes and faces. He makes the people clap and cheer. He makes Tim and Lily giggle. + +Tim and Lily are not scared anymore. They think the giant is funny and nice. They watch the giant with big eyes and big smiles. They say thank you to the giant when he bows and leaves. They say thank you to mom for taking them to the circus. They say they had a lot of fun. They say they feel safe with mom. Mom says she loves them very much. She says they are her little giants. +Lily and Ben were going to visit their grandma, who lived near a big mountain. They were eager to see her and the mountain, which they heard was a volcano. A volcano was a mountain that sometimes made fire and smoke. They wanted to see that too. + +They packed their bags with clothes, toys, and books. They said goodbye to their mom and dad, who drove them to the airport. They got on a big plane that flew in the sky. They looked out the window and saw clouds and birds. + +When they arrived, their grandma was waiting for them with a big hug and a smile. She took them to her car and drove them to her house. On the way, they saw the volcano. It was very tall and had a hole on the top. Lily and Ben asked their grandma if the volcano ever made fire and smoke. She said yes, but not very often. She said it was safe to live near it, but they had to be careful and listen to the radio for warnings. + +They reached the house and went inside. Their grandma showed them their room, where they could unpack their bags and rest. She said she had a surprise for them after dinner. Lily and Ben wondered what it was. They unpacked their bags and put their clothes in the closet, their toys on the floor, and their books on the shelf. They were tired from the trip, so they lay down on the bed and fell asleep. + +They woke up to the smell of pizza and the sound of their grandma calling them. They ran to the kitchen and saw a big pizza on the table. They ate and drank and talked with their grandma. She asked them if they liked the volcano. They said yes, but they wished they could see it make fire and smoke. Their grandma smiled and said they might get their wish. She said the surprise was a trip to the volcano park, where they could see the volcano up close and learn more about it. She said they would go tomorrow, if the weather was good and the volcano was calm. + +Lily and Ben were very excited. They thanked their grandma and hugged her. They said they couldn't wait to go to the volcano park. They hoped the weather would be good and the volcano would be calm. But they also hoped the volcano would make a little fire and smoke, just for them. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a group of toys. They have cars, balls, dolls and blocks. + +One day, they see a big hole in the ground. It is deep and dark. They wonder what is inside. They want to look. + +"Can we put our toys in the hole?" Anna asks Ben. + +"No, that is not a good idea," Ben says. "We might lose them. And it is not safe." + +But Anna does not listen. She takes a car and throws it in the hole. She does not hear it land. She takes another car and does the same. + +"Stop, Anna, stop!" Ben says. "You are being silly. We need to finish our game. Come on, let's play with the balls." + +But Anna does not stop. She takes a ball and throws it in the hole. She does not hear it bounce. She takes another ball and does the same. + +"Anna, please, stop!" Ben says. "You are being mean. You are ruining our group of toys. Come on, let's play with the dolls." + +But Anna does not stop. She takes a doll and throws it in the hole. She does not hear it cry. She takes another doll and does the same. + +"Anna, no, stop!" Ben says. "You are being bad. You are making me sad. Come on, let's play with the blocks." + +But Anna does not stop. She takes a block and throws it in the hole. She does not hear it crash. She takes another block and does the same. + +"Anna, why, why?" Ben says. "You are being awful. You are making me mad. Come on, let's go home." + +But Anna does not go. She has no more toys to throw. She looks at the hole. She sees nothing. She hears nothing. She feels nothing. + +She feels sorry. She feels lonely. She feels scared. + +She looks at Ben. He is crying. He is holding his last toy. He is walking away. + +She runs after him. She hugs him. She says sorry. + +"Ben, I am sorry. I was wrong. I was silly. I was mean. I was bad. I was awful. I am sorry. Can we be friends?" + +Ben looks at her. He is still crying. He is still holding his last toy. He is still walking away. + +He says nothing. He shakes his head. He says goodbye. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the woods. One day, they found a big axe near a tree. Tom wanted to use the axe to chop wood and make a fire. Sam wanted to use the axe to cut fruits and cook them. They started to fight over the axe. + +"Give me the axe, Sam! I saw it first!" Tom said in a bossy voice. + +"No, Tom! I want to cook some yummy fruits!" Sam said in a whiny voice. + +They pulled and pushed the axe, but none of them let go. They did not see the big bear that was watching them from behind a bush. The bear was hungry and angry. He smelled the fruits and the wood. He wanted to eat them both. + +The bear came out of the bush and roared loudly. Tom and Sam were scared and dropped the axe. They ran away as fast as they could. The bear picked up the axe and smashed the fruits and the wood. He ate them all and licked his lips. + +Tom and Sam learned a lesson that day. They learned that fighting over things is bad and dangerous. They learned that sharing and working together is good and safe. They learned that being bossy and whiny is not nice and makes others unhappy. They learned that being kind and polite is better and makes friends. They hugged each other and said sorry. They decided to play nicely in the woods and look out for each other. They also decided to stay away from big axes and big bears. +Tommy and Lily love to look at the moon at night. They like to see how it changes shape and color. Sometimes it is big and round, sometimes it is small and thin, sometimes it is yellow, sometimes it is white. + +One night, they saw something very special. The moon was colorful! It had red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple on it. It looked like a rainbow in the sky. + +"Wow, look at the moon!" Tommy said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Yes, it is!" Lily said. "I wonder why it is colorful." + +They asked their mom, who was sitting with them on the porch. She smiled and said, "The moon is colorful because of the light. The light from the sun hits the moon and bounces off. Sometimes, the light goes through the water and the air, and it splits into different colors. That is why you see a rainbow on the moon." + +Tommy and Lily nodded. They learned something new. They thanked their mom and gave her a hug. They said, "We love you, mom. And we love the moon." +Lily and Ben were playing with a big puzzle. It had many pieces of different colors and shapes. They wanted to make a picture of a farm with animals and trees. + +Lily found a piece that looked like a cow. She put it in the corner of the puzzle. "Moo!" she said, pretending to be the cow. + +Ben saw another piece that looked like a cow. He wanted to put it next to Lily's piece. But Lily did not let him. "No, Ben, that is my cow!" she said, holding the piece tightly. + +Ben was angry. He tried to pull the piece from Lily's hand. "No, Lily, that is my cow!" he said, pulling harder. + +They both pulled and pulled, until the piece broke in half. They both gasped and dropped the pieces. They looked at each other with sad eyes. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was their mom. She had a chubby smile on her face. "What are you two doing?" she asked, picking up the broken piece. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They did not want to break the puzzle. They did not want to fight. They hugged each other and said, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben." + +Mom smiled and hugged them back. "It's okay, my loves. You can share the puzzle. And you can fix the piece with some tape. Do you want to try?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They took the tape and the pieces from mom. They put them together carefully. They made a new cow. They put it in the puzzle. They said, "Moo!" together. They laughed and played happily. +Ben and Mia love to play with their toy dolphin. They call him Flipper and pretend he can swim and talk. One day, they decide to dress Flipper in a hat and a scarf. They think he looks very funny and cute. + +"Flipper, do you like your hat and scarf?" Mia asks. + +"Yes, I do. They keep me warm in the icy water," Flipper says in a squeaky voice. + +"Where do you live, Flipper?" Ben asks. + +"I live in the big blue sea, where there are many fish and friends. But sometimes it gets very cold and I need to find a sunny spot," Flipper says. + +"Can we visit you in the sea, Flipper?" Mia asks. + +"Of course, you can. But you need to wear a coat and boots, because the sea is icy. And you need to hold my fin, because the sea is deep and fast," Flipper says. + +"OK, Flipper. We will wear a coat and boots and hold your fin. We want to see your home and your friends," Ben says. + +"Then let's go, Ben and Mia. Follow me to the sea. It will be fun and exciting," Flipper says. + +Ben and Mia grab their coat and boots and follow Flipper to the sea. They hold his fin and swim with him. They see many fish and friends. They have fun and exciting adventures with Flipper. They are happy and warm, even in the icy water. +Ben and Mia like to play in the park. They have a net and a ball. They throw the ball and catch it with the net. They laugh and run and have fun. + +One day, they see a chubby cat in the park. The cat is black and white and has a big belly. Ben and Mia want to catch the cat with their net. They sneak up to the cat and throw the net over it. + +But the cat is not happy. It meows and scratches and tries to get out of the net. Ben and Mia are scared and let go of the net. The cat runs away and hides under a tree. + +Ben and Mia are sorry. They did not mean to make the cat sad. They say sorry to the cat and leave it alone. They go back to playing with their ball and net. They learn to be nice to animals. +Sara and Ben like to play with paper and scissors. They cut shapes and animals and make cards for their friends. Sara is very good at cutting. She can cut stars and hearts and flowers. Ben is not so good at cutting. He can cut squares and circles and triangles. But sometimes he cuts too much and makes holes in the paper. + +One day, Sara and Ben find a big roll of paper in the closet. They are very happy. They unroll the paper on the floor and start to cut. Sara cuts a big sun and a nice rainbow. Ben cuts a big moon and a nice rocket. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, Sara sees that Ben has cut a hole in her sun. She is very angry. She says, "Ben, you cut my sun! That is not nice! You are a bad cutter!" Ben says, "I'm sorry, Sara. I did not mean to cut your sun. I was trying to cut a star. But I cut too much. Please don't be mad at me." + +Sara is still angry. She says, "I don't want to play with you anymore. You ruin everything. Go away!" She takes the paper and scissors and runs to her room. She closes the door and locks it. She says, "I will keep the paper and scissors for myself. You can't have them. They are mine!" + +Ben is very sad. He knocks on the door and says, "Sara, please open the door. Please share the paper and scissors with me. Please be nice to me. I'm sorry I cut your sun. I won't do it again. I love you, Sara." + +But Sara does not open the door. She does not answer. She keeps cutting and cutting. She cuts more shapes and animals and cards. But she is not happy. She misses Ben. She thinks, "Maybe I was too mean to Ben. Maybe I should share the paper and scissors with him. Maybe I should say sorry to him. He is my brother. I love him, too." + +She puts down the scissors and goes to the door. She unlocks it and opens it. She sees Ben sitting on the floor. He is crying. He has no paper and no scissors. He has nothing to play with. Sara feels sorry for him. She says, "Ben, I'm sorry I was mean to you. I'm sorry I cut your moon. I'm sorry I took the paper and scissors. Will you forgive me? Will you play with me again?" + +Ben looks up and sees Sara. He sees that she has a lot of paper and scissors. He sees that she has a nice smile. He wipes his tears and says, "Sara, I forgive you. I'm sorry I cut your sun. I'm sorry I made you angry. Will you share the paper and scissors with me? Will you be nice to me again?" + +Sara nods and says, "Yes, Ben. I will share the paper and scissors with you. I will be nice to you again. Come on, let's play together." She gives him some paper and scissors. They hug and say, "I love you, Sara." "I love you, Ben." + +They go back to the floor and start to cut. They cut shapes and animals and cards. They make a new sun and a new moon. They make a big heart and write their names on it. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. They are nice. They are friends. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. She saw a white dove on a tree branch and wanted to touch it. She asked her mom, "Can I touch the dove, please?" + +Her mom said, "No, Mia, you can't touch the dove. It might fly away or peck you. It is not a toy, it is a living thing. You can look at it, but not touch it." + +Mia was sad and angry. She did not listen to her mom. She ran to the tree and tried to grab the dove. But the dove was scared and flew away. Mia fell on the ground and hurt her knee. It was icy and cold and she started to cry. + +Her mom ran to her and hugged her. She said, "I'm sorry, Mia, you hurt yourself. But you should have listened to me. The dove did not want to be touched. It wanted to be free and safe. You have to respect other animals and their feelings. Do you understand?" + +Mia nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I understand. I was wrong. Can you forgive me?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, I forgive you. I love you, Mia. Now let's go home and put a band-aid on your knee." + +They walked home together, holding hands. Mia learned a lesson that day. She never tried to touch a dove again. She only watched them from a distance and admired their beauty. +Tom and Mia were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But there was one thing they did not like: the big dog that sometimes came to the park. The big dog was loud and scary. It barked and chased them. Tom and Mia were nervous when they saw the big dog. + +One day, the big dog came to the park again. It ran towards Tom and Mia, who were on the slide. Tom and Mia were very afraid. They wanted to run away, but they were too high on the slide. They did not know what to do. + +"Help! Help!" they cried. + +Then, they saw a man. The man was old and kind. He had a stick in his hand. He walked to the big dog and said, "Stop! Go away! You are not nice to the youth. You make them scared. You must remove from here." + +The big dog heard the man and stopped. It looked at the man and his stick. It did not want to fight. It turned around and ran away. + +Tom and Mia were happy and relieved. They slid down the slide and ran to the man. They thanked him for saving them. + +"You are welcome," the man said. "I am glad you are safe. The big dog is bad. It should not come to the park. The park is for the youth, not for the big dog. You can play here and have fun." + +Tom and Mia smiled and hugged the man. They felt grateful and brave. They went back to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They did not see the big dog again. They had a lot of fun in the park. +Anna was a big girl now. She had a new bed in her room. She did not need her crib anymore. Mama said she could give her crib to her baby brother, who was coming soon. Anna was happy to have a baby brother, but she was also worried. Would Mama and Papa still love her? Would they still have time for her? Would she have to share everything with the baby? + +One night, Anna could not sleep in her new bed. She missed her crib. She missed the soft blanket and the music box that played lullabies. She got out of her bed and tiptoed to the baby's room. She saw her crib there, with a blue sheet and a teddy bear. She felt a pang in her heart. She wanted her crib back. She climbed into the crib and snuggled with the teddy bear. She felt safe and cozy. + +Mama and Papa heard a noise from the baby's room. They went to check on the crib. They saw Anna sleeping there, with a peaceful smile on her face. They smiled too. They understood how Anna felt. They gently lifted her out of the crib and carried her to her room. They tucked her in her bed and kissed her goodnight. They whispered in her ear, "We love you, Anna. You are our big girl. You will always be our big girl. And you will be a great sister to your baby brother. We are so proud of you. You can trust us. We will always be here for you." Anna heard their words and felt a warm glow in her chest. She smiled and hugged her pillow. She was not worried anymore. She knew Mama and Papa loved her. She knew she could trust them. She fell asleep, dreaming of her baby brother. +Tom and Lily were two rabbits who lived in a big field. They liked to eat the green grass and play with their friends. Sometimes they saw a farmer who worked on the land. He had a big hat and a big dog. The rabbits were afraid of the farmer and the dog, so they hid in their holes when they came. + +One day, Tom and Lily saw a big pile of carrots near the farmer's house. They were hungry and curious, so they decided to go and get some. They waited until the farmer and the dog were gone, and then they ran to the pile. They grabbed as many carrots as they could and started to eat. + +"Yum, these are the best carrots ever!" Tom said. + +"Yes, they are so sweet and crunchy!" Lily agreed. + +They ate and ate until they were full and comfortable. They did not notice that the farmer and the dog came back. The farmer saw the rabbits eating his carrots and got very angry. He shouted and ran towards them with a stick. + +"Hey, you thieves! Get away from my carrots!" he yelled. + +The rabbits were scared and tried to run away. But the pile of carrots was too big and they got stuck. The farmer reached them and swung his stick. He hit Tom and Lily hard and split their heads. They fell to the ground and did not move. + +The farmer picked up his carrots and put them in a basket. He did not care about the rabbits. He whistled and walked away with his dog. + +The end. +Tim and Sam like to fish with Dad. They have a big box with hooks, worms and lines. Dad shows them how to put a worm on a hook and throw the line in the water. Tim and Sam wait for a fish to bite. + +Tim feels a tug on his line. He pulls hard and sees a big fish. He is happy and shouts, "I got one, I got one!" Sam and Dad cheer for him. Tim tries to reel in the fish, but it is hard. The fish is strong and swims away. Tim pulls harder, but the line breaks. He loses the fish and the hook. He is sad and says, "Oh no, my fish and my hook are gone!" + +Sam feels sorry for Tim. He says, "Don't worry, Tim. We have more hooks and worms. You can try again." He gives Tim a hug and a new hook. Tim smiles and says, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good brother." He puts a new worm on the hook and throws the line in the water. He hopes to catch another fish. + +Dad is proud of Tim and Sam. He says, "You are both good fishermen. You are patient and kind. Sometimes you catch a fish, and sometimes you lose a hook. That's part of fishing. The important thing is to have fun and enjoy the day." He gives them both a high-five and a sandwich. They eat and talk and laugh. They have a good time fishing with Dad. +Ben and Mia are playing in the living room. They see a cable on the floor. It is long and black and goes to the TV. + +"Look, a cable!" Ben says. "Let's play with it!" + +He grabs one end of the cable and pulls it. Mia grabs the other end and pulls it too. They laugh and tug on the cable. + +"Stop!" Mom says. She runs into the living room. "That cable is not a toy. It is useful. It makes the TV work. If you pull it, you can break it or hurt yourself." + +She takes the cable from Ben and Mia and puts it back in the wall. She explains to them that some things are not for playing. They are for other purposes. + +"Can we watch TV?" Ben asks. + +"Sure," Mom says. "But first, let's find some other toys to play with. How about these blocks? They are fun and safe." + +She gives them a box of colorful blocks. Ben and Mia smile and start to build with them. They forget about the cable. They are happy and Mom is happy too. She prevented a problem. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to make a tower as long as the sofa. Lily has a tape. She can measure things with it. She says, "I will measure the sofa. You count the blocks." + +Lily puts one end of the tape on the sofa and walks to the other end. She says, "The sofa is ten steps long." Ben nods. He starts to stack the blocks on the floor. He says, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. I have ten blocks. Is that enough?" + +Lily walks back to Ben and looks at the blocks. She says, "No, that is not enough. The blocks are not as long as the steps. We need more blocks." Ben says, "Oh, I see. Where can we find more blocks?" Lily says, "Let's look in the toy box. Maybe there are some there." + +They go to the toy box and open it. They see many toys inside. They see cars, dolls, books, balls, and more blocks. They smile. They take out the blocks and carry them to the sofa. They add them to the tower. They measure the tower again. They say, "Now the tower is as long as the sofa. We did it!" + +They clap their hands and hug each other. They are very happy. They look at the tower and wink at each other. They say, "We are good at measuring. We are good at building. We are good at playing." They laugh and play with the tower and the other toys. They have a lot of fun. +Tommy was curious about the big ball in the sky. He asked his mom, "What is that?" + +His mom smiled and said, "That is the sun. It is very bright and warm. It gives us light and heat." + +Tommy nodded and said, "I like the sun. It makes me happy." + +Then he pointed to the ground and asked, "What is this?" + +His mom said, "This is the earth. It is where we live. It has many things on it, like grass and trees and animals and people." + +Tommy said, "Wow, the earth is big and beautiful. I like the earth too." + +Then he looked at his mom and asked, "Are you telling me the truth?" + +His mom hugged him and said, "Yes, Tommy, I am. I am honest with you. I always explain things to you the best I can. I love you very much." + +Tommy smiled and said, "I love you too, mom. Thank you for explaining the sun and the earth to me." +Sara loves to ride her bike. She has a pink bike with a bell and a basket. She likes to ride in the park with Daddy. Daddy helps her when she falls or gets stuck. + +One day, Sara sees a big hill in the park. She wants to ride down the hill. She thinks it will be fun and fast. She tells Daddy she wants to try. + +Daddy looks at the hill. He feels nervous. He thinks the hill is too steep and too long for Sara. He tells Sara it might be dangerous. He says they can ride on the flat path instead. + +Sara feels sad. She really wants to ride down the hill. She thinks Daddy is being silly. She says she can do it. She says she is not scared. + +Daddy sees that Sara is stubborn. He does not want to make her cry. He says he will go with her. He says he will hold her hand and brake for her. He says they will go very slowly and carefully. + +Sara smiles. She is happy. She says thank you to Daddy. She says she loves him. She holds his hand and gets on her bike. They ride down the hill together. Sara feels the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughs and rings her bell. Daddy feels proud and relieved. He hugs her and tells her she did great. They ride back to the car and go home. Sara tells Mommy about her adventure. She says she had the best day ever. +Lily liked to play with her mom's phone. She liked to press the buttons and see the colors and hear the sounds. One day, she saw the phone on the table and took it to her room. She wanted to pretend to call her friends and have fun. + +But Lily did not know that the phone was not a toy. It was a thing that mom needed to talk to other people and do her work. The phone was also not very strong. It could break if it got wet or dirty or dropped. + +Lily played with the phone for a while, but then she got bored. She wanted to do something else. She saw her water bottle and had an idea. She thought it would be fun to wash the phone with water. She poured some water on the phone and rubbed it with her hands. She did not see that the phone started to make strange noises and flash. She did not know that she was hurting the phone. + +Mom came to Lily's room and saw what she was doing. She was very angry and sad. She shouted, "Lily, what are you doing? You are ruining my phone! That is not a toy, that is a very important thing! How could you do this?" + +Lily was scared and sorry. She did not mean to make mom angry and sad. She did not know that the phone was not a toy. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to wash the phone. I thought it would be fun. I did not know it was bad." + +Mom sighed and hugged Lily. She said, "I know you did not know, Lily. But you have to be careful with things that are not yours. You have to ask before you touch them. And you have to learn what things can be washed and what things cannot. The phone cannot be washed, because it has wires and batteries and things that can get damaged by water. It is also very cold now, because the water made it cold. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand, mom. I'm sorry. I will not touch your phone again. I will only play with my toys. And I will not wash things that cannot be washed. I will be a good girl." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good, Lily. I forgive you. But you have to help me buy a new phone, because this one is broken. And you have to promise me to be more careful and respectful with other people's things. Can you do that?" + +Lily said, "Yes, mom. I can do that. I love you, mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily." +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play outside. They are healthy and strong. They can run and jump and climb. Mom and Dad are happy. + +One day, Mom and Dad take Lily and Max to the park. The park has a big lake and many trees and flowers. It also has a trail. The trail goes around the lake and into the woods. Mom and Dad say, "Let's go for a walk on the trail. It will be fun and good for us." + +Lily and Max are excited. They put on their hats and shoes and follow Mom and Dad. They see ducks and squirrels and butterflies. They hear birds and frogs and crickets. They smell grass and pine and honey. They feel the sun and the breeze and the dirt. + +But then, they see something else. Something big and brown and furry. Something with sharp teeth and claws. Something that growls and snarls and stares. It is a bear. A big, scary bear. Mom and Dad say, "Oh no! A bear! Run, Lily, run, Max, run!" + +Lily and Max are scared. They run as fast as they can. They run back to the lake. They see a boat. A small, red boat. Mom and Dad say, "Quick, get in the boat! We can paddle away from the bear!" + +Lily and Max get in the boat. Mom and Dad get in the boat. They paddle and paddle and paddle. They leave the bear behind. They are safe. They are glad. They hug and kiss and laugh. They say, "That was a close call! We are lucky we found the boat!" + +Mom and Dad say, "Yes, we are lucky. And we are proud of you, Lily and Max. You are brave and smart and fast. You are our heroes. We love you." + +Lily and Max smile. They love Mom and Dad. They love the park. They love the boat. They love the trail. But they do not love the bear. They say, "Bye bye, bear! We will not see you again!" +Lily and Tom were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from. + +"Look, I made a chimney!" Lily said, showing Tom her red block on top of a yellow block. "It is for the smoke to come out." + +"That is nice, Lily," Tom said. "But I can make a better chimney. Watch me!" He took a blue block and a green block and stacked them on top of each other. Then he snapped them together with a loud click. + +"Wow, Tom, that is a strong chimney!" Lily said. "But it is too loud. You scared me!" + +"Sorry, Lily," Tom said. "I did not mean to scare you. I just wanted to make a strong chimney. Do you want to snap some blocks with me?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She did not like the loud noise, but she liked to play with Tom. She decided to give it a try. + +"Okay, Tom, I will snap some blocks with you," she said. "But can we do it gently? I do not like it when it is too loud." + +"Sure, Lily, we can do it gently," Tom said. "Let us snap some blocks gently and make a big house with many chimneys." + +Lily and Tom smiled at each other and started to snap some blocks gently. They had fun making a big house with many chimneys. They did not make too much noise and they did not scare each other. They were happy to play together. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big train with a lot of cars. The train was making a loud noise and blowing steam from its chimney. + +"Can we ride the train, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, why not?" mom said. "It looks like fun." + +They bought tickets and got on the train. The train started to move and they saw many things outside the window. They saw trees, flowers, animals, and houses. + +"Look, there is a lake!" Lily said, pointing. + +"And a bridge!" Tom said. + +The train crossed the bridge and entered a tunnel. It was dark and cold inside the tunnel. The steam from the train made it hard to see. + +"Where are we going?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe to a new place." + +Suddenly, they heard a voice on the speaker. It was the train driver. + +"Hello, passengers. Welcome to the mysterious adventure train. We are about to reach our destination. Are you ready for a surprise?" + +"What surprise?" Tom and Lily wondered. + +The train came out of the tunnel and they gasped. They saw a big castle on a hill. It had towers, flags, and a gate. It looked like a fairy tale. + +"Wow!" Tom and Lily said. + +"This is the surprise," the train driver said. "This is the castle of the king and queen. They invited us to visit them and have a party. Do you want to go?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Tom and Lily said. + +"Then let's go," the train driver said. "But first, I have a suggestion. Why don't you put on these costumes? They will make you look like princes and princesses." + +He gave them a box with clothes and hats. Tom and Lily put them on and looked at each other. They smiled. + +They felt very happy and excited. They got off the train and walked to the castle. They couldn't wait to meet the king and queen and have a party. They hoped the adventure train would come back and take them home later. They thought it was the best day ever. +Anna and Ben are going to a hotel with Mom and Dad. They are very happy. They pack their bags and get in the car. They sing songs on the way. + +"Look, there is the hotel!" Mom says. "It is very big and light. It has many windows and doors." + +They park the car and go inside. A nice lady at a desk gives them a key. "This is your room number. You will receive a breakfast in the morning. Have a nice stay!" she says. + +"Thank you!" Mom and Dad say. They take the key and go to the elevator. They press a button and the elevator goes up. + +They find their room and open the door. The room is cozy and clean. It has two beds, a TV, a table, and a bathroom. Anna and Ben jump on the beds and turn on the TV. They see cartoons and laugh. + +"Wow, this is a great hotel!" Anna says. + +"I agree!" Ben says. "I wonder what we will receive for breakfast tomorrow. Maybe pancakes and juice?" + +"Or cereal and milk?" Anna says. + +"Or both?" Ben says. + +They giggle and hug. They are very happy. They love the hotel. +Mia loved to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. One day, she saw something shiny in the grass. She went closer and saw a fairy. The fairy was very small and had wings. She was holding a broken wand. + +"Hello, fairy," Mia said. "What are you doing?" + +"Hello, little girl," the fairy said. "I am sad. My wand is broken. I can't fly or do magic." + +Mia felt sorry for the fairy. She wanted to help her. She thought of her toy box. She had a glue stick and some glitter. Maybe she could fix the wand. + +"Can I help you?" Mia asked. "I have glue and glitter. Maybe we can make your wand better." + +The fairy smiled. "That would be very nice of you. Thank you, little girl." + +Mia lifted the fairy gently. She was very fragile. She carried her to her toy box. She found the glue stick and the glitter. She put some glue on the broken wand. She sprinkled some glitter on it. She waited for it to dry. + +"Look, fairy," Mia said. "Your wand is fixed. It is shiny and pretty." + +The fairy looked at her wand. She was happy. She waved it in the air. It sparkled and made a sound. She felt her wings flutter. + +"It works!" the fairy said. "You are very clever and kind, little girl. You fixed my wand. Now I can fly and do magic again." + +The fairy flew up in the air. She kissed Mia on the cheek. She gave her a hug. + +"Thank you, little girl," the fairy said. "You are my friend. I will always remember you." + +The fairy flew away. She left a trail of glitter behind her. Mia watched her go. She was happy. She had helped a fairy. She had made a friend. She smiled. She went back to play in the garden. +Lily liked to ride her bike. She had a pink bike with a bell and a basket. She put her doll in the basket and rode around the park. She liked to see the birds and the flowers and the people. + +One morning, Lily woke up early. She looked out the window and saw that it was still dark. She wanted to ride her bike, but she knew she had to wait for the sun. She put on her coat and her hat and went to the kitchen. She saw her mom and dad drinking hot water. + +"Can I ride my bike?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie," her mom said. "It's too dark and cold. You have to wait for the sun to come up. Why don't you have some breakfast with us?" + +Lily nodded. She ate some bread and jam and drank some milk. She looked at the clock and saw that it was almost time for the sun. She finished her breakfast and ran to the door. + +"Can I ride my bike now?" Lily asked. + +Her dad looked out the window and saw a thin line of light in the sky. He smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But be careful and stay close to the house. And don't forget your helmet." + +Lily put on her helmet and grabbed her bike. She put her doll in the basket and rang her bell. She rode out of the door and into the park. She saw the sun rising and the sky turning pink and blue. She felt happy and free. She liked to ride her bike in the morning. +Lily liked to play with her toy plane. She made it soar in the air and zoom around the room. She pretended it was flying to faraway places and having adventures. + +One day, she wanted to show her plane to her big brother, Ben. He was upstairs in his room, doing homework. Lily ran up the stairs with her plane in her hand. She knocked on his door and said, "Ben, Ben, look at my plane! It can soar so high!" + +Ben opened the door and saw Lily holding her plane. He smiled and said, "That's a nice plane, Lily. Can I see it?" He took the plane from her and examined it. It was made of plastic and had a red and blue design. He said, "This is a harmless plane, Lily. It can't hurt anyone or anything. But you know what? I have a plane that can do more than soar. It can also shoot and explode!" + +He went to his closet and took out a big metal plane. It had a button on the side and a hole in the front. He said, "This is my plane, Lily. It can soar, too, but it can also shoot little balls out of the hole. And if you press the button, it makes a loud noise and sparks fly out. It's very cool and fun. Do you want to try it?" + +Lily looked at the big metal plane. She felt scared. She didn't like the hole or the button or the noise or the sparks. She said, "No, thank you, Ben. I don't want to try your plane. I like my plane better. It's harmless and quiet and pretty. Can I have it back, please?" + +Ben shrugged and gave her back her plane. He said, "OK, Lily. Suit yourself. But you're missing out on the fun. My plane is awesome and exciting. You can go back to your boring plane." He closed the door and went back to his homework. + +Lily hugged her plane and ran downstairs. She didn't care what Ben said. She loved her plane and she had fun with it. She made it soar in the air and zoom around the room. She pretended it was flying to faraway places and having adventures. And she was happy. +Tom and Amy are friends. They like to play with blocks. They make a big building with red blocks. They are happy. + +But then, Ben comes. Ben is not nice. He wants to play with the blocks too. He does not ask. He takes some red blocks from the building. He makes his own building. + +Tom and Amy are sad. They say, "Ben, stop! That is our building. Give us back our blocks!" + +Ben does not listen. He says, "No, these are my blocks. I like red blocks. Go away!" + +Tom and Amy are angry. They want to tell the teacher. But the teacher is busy. She is talking to another child. She says, "Wait a minute, please. I will be with you soon." + +Tom and Amy have to delay. They wait and wait. They hope the teacher will come and help them. They look at their building. It is not big anymore. They look at Ben's building. It is bigger and bigger. They feel bad. +Lila and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two coal eyes. They wanted to give him a mouth, but they had no more coal. + +"Let's go to the kitchen and find something for his mouth," Lila said. + +"OK," Ben said. They ran inside the house and looked for something red. They saw a bowl of tomatoes on the table. + +"Tomatoes!" Lila said. "They are red and round. They will make a good mouth." + +She took one tomato and ran outside. Ben followed her with another tomato. They put the tomatoes on the snowman's face. They made a big smile. + +"Look, he is happy now," Ben said. + +But then, they heard a loud honk. It was their dad. He had arrived from work. He parked the car and got out. He saw the snowman and smiled. + +"Hello, kids. What a nice snowman you made," he said. + +"Hi, dad. We made him with snow and a hat and a scarf and a carrot and coal and tomatoes," Lila said. + +"Tomatoes?" he said. He looked closer at the snowman's mouth. He saw that the tomatoes were icy and frozen. He laughed. + +"Those are some very cold tomatoes. I hope they don't make him sneeze," he said. + +He hugged Lila and Ben and took them inside. He said they could have some hot chocolate and cookies. They left the snowman outside. He still had his big tomato smile. He did not mind the cold. He was happy to have friends. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play in the park. They have a big red ball. They kick the ball to each other. + +One day, they see a man with a big boot on his foot. The boot is black and has metal on it. The man walks with a stick. He looks sad. + +"Hello, mister," Tim says. "Why do you have a big boot?" + +The man smiles. "Hello, kids. I have a big boot because I hurt my foot. The boot helps my foot get better. It is called a support boot." + +Kim nods. "I see. Does it hurt a lot?" + +The man shakes his head. "Not too much. But I can't run or play like you. I miss that." + +Tim and Kim feel sorry for the man. They have an idea. + +"Would you like to play with us?" Tim asks. "We can share our ball. You can sit on the bench and we can roll it to you." + +The man's eyes light up. "That would be very nice. Thank you, kids. You are very kind." + +Tim and Kim run to get their ball. They roll it to the man. The man rolls it back. They laugh and talk. They have fun. + +The man forgets his big boot for a while. He feels happy. Tim and Kim are happy too. They have made a new friend. +Ben and Lily were playing in the attic. They liked to look at the old things that Mom and Dad kept there. They found a big box with a picture of a train on it. Ben opened the box and saw many pieces of wood and metal. + +"Look, Lily, it's a train set! Let's build it!" Ben said. + +"OK, Ben, but be careful. There is a lot of dust here. It makes me sneeze," Lily said. + +They took out the pieces and tried to put them together. They made a track and a station and a bridge. They found a small engine and some cars. They put batteries in the engine and turned it on. It made a noise and moved along the track. + +"Wow, it works! This is fun!" Ben said. + +They played with the train for a long time. They made it go fast and slow, stop and start, and honk and whistle. They pretended they were the passengers and the drivers. They had a lot of fun. + +But they did not notice that the dust was spreading all over the attic. It covered the floor and the walls and the windows. It made the air look orange. It made them cough and itch. + +"Ben, Lily, what are you doing up there?" Mom called from downstairs. "It's time for lunch. Come down now." + +"OK, Mom, we're coming," Ben said. + +They turned off the engine and put the pieces back in the box. They tried to wipe off the dust from their clothes and hair, but it was too much. They looked like they had rolled in mud. + +They went down the stairs and saw Mom waiting for them. She looked at them and gasped. + +"What happened to you? You're covered in dust! You look like two orange monsters!" Mom said. + +"Sorry, Mom, we were playing with the train set in the attic. It was very dusty there," Ben said. + +"Well, you can't play with that anymore. It's too old and dirty. You need to take a bath and change your clothes right now. And then we'll have lunch," Mom said. + +"OK, Mom, we're sorry," Lily said. + +They followed Mom to the bathroom. They washed off the dust and put on clean clothes. They felt better and hungry. + +They went to the kitchen and saw Dad waiting for them. He smiled and hugged them. + +"Hello, my little orange monsters. How was your adventure in the attic?" Dad said. + +"It was fun, Dad, but very dusty. We played with the train set, but Mom said we can't play with it anymore," Ben said. + +"Well, maybe we can find a better place for it. Somewhere where it won't make so much dust. And maybe we can clean it and fix it. Would you like that?" Dad said. + +"Yes, Dad, we would like that very much," Lily said. + +They sat down and ate their lunch. They told Dad about their train game and he told them about his work. They laughed and talked and enjoyed their food. + +They were happy and they forgot about the dust. +Lily and Ben like to play with bubbles. They have a big bottle of bubble soap and a wand. They blow bubbles in the park and watch them fly in the air. The bubbles are lively and shiny. They make Lily and Ben happy. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. He sees the bubbles and wants to catch them. He runs and jumps and barks at the bubbles. He pops them with his nose and his paws. Lily and Ben are scared of the dog. They want him to leave. + +"Go away, dog!" Lily says. "These are our bubbles!" + +But the dog does not listen. He keeps chasing the bubbles. He comes closer and closer to Lily and Ben. They hold each other and cry. + +"Help, help!" Ben says. "Someone help us!" + +A man hears them and comes to the park. He is the dog's owner. He sees the dog and the children. He calls the dog and puts a leash on him. + +"I'm sorry, kids," the man says. "He didn't mean to scare you. He just likes bubbles too. He's a lively dog." + +Lily and Ben stop crying. They look at the dog. He wags his tail and licks the man's face. He does not look mean. He looks friendly. + +"Can we pet him?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, if you want to," the man says. "His name is Spot." + +Lily and Ben pet Spot. He is soft and warm. He likes their touch. He makes them laugh. + +"Can we play with him and the bubbles?" Ben asks. + +"Of course," the man says. "But be careful. He might pop them all." + +Lily and Ben smile. They share their bubble soap and wand with the man and Spot. They blow more bubbles and play together. The bubbles are lively and shiny. They make Lily and Ben and Spot and the man happy. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. The park has a big gate. The gate is green and has flowers on it. Sara thinks the gate is attractive. She likes to look at the flowers. + +One day, Sara and Tom go to the park. They see a new sign on the gate. The sign says: "Park closed. Do not enter." Sara and Tom are sad. They want to play in the park. + +"Can we go inside?" Sara asks Tom. + +"No, we can't. The sign says no," Tom says. + +"But I want to see the flowers. They are so pretty," Sara says. + +"Me too. But we have to listen to the sign. Maybe the park is broken. Maybe they are fixing it," Tom says. + +Sara and Tom sit on the bench near the gate. They spend some time looking at the gate and the flowers. They talk about the park and what they like to do there. They hope the park will open soon. They miss playing in the park. +Lily was sad. She wanted to play with her doll, but her doll was broken. Her doll's arm was off and her hair was messy. Lily tried to fix her doll, but she could not. She sighed and hugged her doll. + +Mama heard Lily sigh. She came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and her doll. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I can help you fix your doll. Come with me." She took Lily and her doll to the sewing room. + +Mama found some thread and a needle. She sewed the doll's arm back on. She combed the doll's hair and tied a ribbon on it. She gave the doll back to Lily. Lily was happy. She touched the doll's arm and hair. They were soft. She thanked Mama and kissed her. + +Lily and her doll went back to her room. They played tea party and dress up. They had fun. Lily was not sad anymore. She sighed and smiled. She loved her doll and her mama. +Tim and Sam were brothers. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big bird in the grass. It had brown feathers and a red thing on its head. + +"Look, a turkey!" Tim said. + +"No, it's not a turkey. It's a duck," Sam said. + +They ran to the bird and tried to touch it. The bird did not like that. It made a loud noise and ran away. + +"See, it's a turkey. Ducks don't run like that," Tim said. + +"Fine, it's a turkey. But why is it here?" Sam asked. + +They followed the bird to a fence. Behind the fence, there was a farm. They saw many animals: cows, pigs, chickens, and more turkeys. + +"Maybe it came from the farm," Tim said. + +"Let's go and see," Sam said. + +They climbed over the fence and walked to the farm. They saw a man with a hat and a bucket. He was feeding the animals. + +"Hello, mister. Why do you have turkeys?" Tim asked. + +"Hello, boys. I have turkeys because I sell them for Thanksgiving. Do you know what Thanksgiving is?" the man asked. + +"Yes, it's when we eat turkey and say thank you," Sam said. + +"That's right. But not all turkeys are the same. Some are special. Come, I'll show you," the man said. + +He took them to a barn. Inside, there was a cage with a green turkey. It had green feathers and a green thing on its head. + +"Wow, a green turkey!" Tim said. + +"Yes, this is my green turkey. He's very rare and very expensive. I don't sell him. I keep him as a pet. He's very smart and friendly. Do you want to pet him?" the man asked. + +"Yes, please," Sam said. + +They went to the cage and petted the green turkey. The turkey made a happy noise and rubbed his head on their hands. + +"He likes you. What are your names?" the man asked. + +"I'm Tim and this is Sam. We're brothers," Tim said. + +"Nice to meet you, Tim and Sam. I'm Bob. This is Greeny. He's my best friend," the man said. + +They talked and played with the green turkey for a while. Then they said goodbye and thanked the man. + +"Thank you, Bob. Thank you, Greeny. You're very nice," Sam said. + +"You're welcome, boys. Come back anytime. Greeny likes you," Bob said. + +They climbed over the fence and went back to the park. They were happy. They had made new friends. They had seen a green turkey. They had learned something new. + +They had managed to have a great day. +Jenny and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to follow the butterflies and the bees. They saw a big glass jar on the table. It was shiny and had a lid. + +"Let's catch some butterflies in the jar!" said Tom. + +"OK!" said Jenny. + +They ran after the butterflies with the jar. They caught one, then two, then three. They put the lid on the jar and looked at the butterflies. They were charming. They had many colors and patterns on their wings. + +But the butterflies did not like the jar. They wanted to fly and be free. They banged on the glass and tried to get out. They looked sad and scared. + +"Tom, I don't think the butterflies like the jar," said Jenny. + +"Why not? They are safe and warm in the jar," said Tom. + +"But they are not happy. They want to be in the garden, with the flowers and the sun," said Jenny. + +Tom thought for a moment. He liked the butterflies, but he did not want to make them unhappy. + +"OK, Jenny. You are right. Let's let them go," said Tom. + +They opened the lid and let the butterflies go. The butterflies flew out of the jar and into the air. They looked happy and grateful. They fluttered around Jenny and Tom and thanked them with their charming wings. + +Jenny and Tom smiled and waved at the butterflies. They felt good and proud. They followed the butterflies and the bees in the garden. They played and had fun. +Anna and Ben were having breakfast with their mom. They liked to eat cereal with milk and fruit. Mom gave them each a bowl and a teaspoon. Anna admired her teaspoon. It was shiny and had a flower on the handle. + +"Look, Ben, my teaspoon is pretty," Anna said, holding it up. + +Ben looked at his teaspoon. It was plain and had a scratch on it. He felt sad. + +"I want a pretty teaspoon too," Ben said, frowning. + +Mom heard Ben and smiled. She reached into the drawer and took out another teaspoon. It was shiny and had a star on the handle. + +"Here, Ben, you can have this teaspoon. It is special, just like you," Mom said, handing it to him. + +Ben's eyes lit up. He took the teaspoon and admired it. It was shiny and had a star on the handle. + +"Thank you, Mom, I love it," Ben said, hugging her. + +Mom hugged him back. She was happy to see her children happy. + +"Let's enjoy our breakfast, then we can play outside," Mom said, sitting down. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They ate their cereal with their teaspoons. They felt comfortable and warm. They loved their mom and their teaspoons. +Lila loved penguins. She had a toy penguin that she named Poppy. She played with Poppy every day. She hugged Poppy, fed Poppy, and read stories to Poppy. + +One day, Lila was playing with Poppy in the garden. She saw a big rock and wanted to show it to Poppy. She ran to the rock with Poppy in her arms. But she tripped and fell. Poppy flew out of her arms and landed on the rock. Poppy's beak broke off. + +Lila cried. She picked up Poppy and the broken beak. She ran to her mom. "Mom, mom, Poppy is hurt! His beak is gone! Can you fix him, please?" + +Mom looked at Lila and Poppy. She hugged Lila and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. I can fix him. Let me get some glue and some tape. We can make Poppy's beak like new." + +Mom took Lila and Poppy to the kitchen. She found some glue and some tape. She put some glue on the broken beak and stuck it back on Poppy's face. She wrapped some tape around the beak to hold it in place. She let it dry for a while. + +"There, all done," Mom said. She gave Poppy back to Lila. "Poppy is fixed. He looks good as new. How do you feel, Poppy?" + +Lila hugged Poppy and made him talk. "I feel much better, thank you, Mom. You are very kind. You fixed my beak. I love you, Mom. I love you, Lila." + +Lila smiled. She said, "I love you, too, Poppy. I love you, too, Mom. Thank you for fixing Poppy. You are the best mom ever." + +Mom smiled, too. She said, "You're welcome, Lila. You're the best daughter ever. And Poppy is the best penguin ever. Now, let's go have some cookies and milk. And be careful with the rocks. They can be harsh." +Lily and Ben like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make sounds like vroom and beep when they move them on the floor. + +One day, they find a big box in the garage. It has a picture of a motor on it. They open the box and see a shiny red car inside. It has four wheels, a steering wheel, and a button. + +"Wow, look at this car!" Lily says. "It is so pretty and big!" + +"Can we play with it?" Ben asks. "It looks like fun!" + +They take the car out of the box and put it on the floor. They take turns sitting in the car and turning the steering wheel. They press the button and hear a loud noise. + +"Vroom, vroom!" the car says. "I am a lively car! I can go fast and slow!" + +Lily and Ben laugh and clap their hands. They are very happy. They spend a long time playing with the car. They pretend to drive to the park, the store, and the zoo. They see many animals and people on the way. + +They have so much fun with the car that they forget about their other toys. They only want to play with the lively car. They love the car and the car loves them. They are the best friends. +Lily and Max were playing in their room. They liked to dress up in different clothes and pretend to be someone else. They had a big wardrobe full of old clothes that their mom gave them. They opened the wardrobe and looked inside. + +"Wow, look at this hat!" Lily said. She took out a big, red hat with feathers and put it on her head. "I am a queen!" + +"And I am a pirate!" Max said. He found a black eye patch and a wooden sword and wore them. "Arrr, give me your jewels, queen!" + +They laughed and ran around the room, chasing each other. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they heard a knock on the door. It was their dad. He opened the door and saw them in their funny clothes. + +"What are you two doing?" he asked, smiling. + +"We are playing dress up, dad!" Lily said. "Do you like our costumes?" + +"They are very funny and creative," dad said. "But do you know what time it is?" + +Lily and Max looked at the clock on the wall. They realized it was almost dinner time. + +"Oh, we forgot!" they said. + +"Come on, then," dad said. "Let's go wash up and eat. You can play more later." + +Lily and Max took off their clothes and put them back in the wardrobe. They followed their dad to the bathroom. They were hungry and happy. They loved playing dress up. +Mira and Sam were playing in the living room. They had many toys, but they were restless. They wanted to do something new and fun. + +"Let's make a card for Mommy," Mira said. "She will be happy when she comes home." + +"OK," Sam agreed. "How do we make a card?" + +Mira found a big piece of paper and some crayons. She gave one half to Sam and kept the other half for herself. "We have to fold the paper in the middle, like this," she showed him. "Then we can draw and write on it." + +Sam nodded and tried to fold his paper. He made a crease, but it was not straight. He tried again, but he tore his paper. He felt sad and angry. "I can't do it!" he cried. + +Mira saw his tears and hugged him. "It's OK, Sam. You can use my paper. We can make the card together." + +Sam smiled and wiped his eyes. "Thank you, Mira. You are a good sister." + +They shared the paper and drew a big heart, a sun, a flower and their names. They also wrote "We love you, Mommy" in big letters. They were proud of their card. + +They looked around for a place to put it. They saw a vase on the table. It had some water and some roses in it. It was pretty, but it was also empty. "Let's put the card in the vase," Mira suggested. "Mommy will see it when she comes home." + +"Good idea," Sam agreed. They carefully slid the card into the vase, between the roses. They hoped it would not get wet. + +They sat on the couch and waited for Mommy. They were not restless anymore. They were happy and excited. They had made a card for Mommy. They had used the verb "fold", the noun "vase" and the adjective "restless". They had also used many other simple words. They had made a story. +Lily and Ben were going to Grandma's house for a visit. They had a big bag with toys and clothes. Mommy said they had to unpack when they got there. Lily and Ben liked Grandma's house. It had a big yard, a swing, and a dog. + +When they arrived, Grandma gave them hugs and kisses. She said she was glad to see them. She said she had a surprise for them in the oven. Lily and Ben wondered what it was. They wanted to see. Mommy said they had to unpack first. Lily and Ben nodded. + +They went to the guest room and opened the big bag. They took out their toys and clothes and put them on the bed. They saw a shiny red car and a fluffy pink bunny. They wanted to play with them. They forgot about the oven. They forgot about the surprise. + +They played with the car and the bunny for a long time. They made noises and laughed. They did not hear Grandma calling them. They did not smell the smoke. They did not see the fire. + +The fire started in the oven. It was too hot. The surprise burned. The flames spread. They reached the curtains, the carpet, the furniture. The smoke filled the house. The alarm rang. The dog barked. Grandma screamed. + +Lily and Ben heard the noise. They stopped playing. They looked at the door. It was closed. They tried to open it. It was locked. They were scared. They cried. They called for Mommy. They called for Grandma. They called for help. + +But no one came. The fire was too big. The smoke was too thick. The house was too far. Lily and Ben were trapped. They hugged the car and the bunny. They said they loved each other. They said goodbye. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play together. Today they are playing with dolls. Tom has a doll with long hair. Mia has a doll with short hair. + +"Look at my doll's hair!" Tom says. "It is so pretty and soft. I can make braids and ponytails." + +"My doll's hair is better!" Mia says. "It is tough and strong. I can cut it and color it." + +Tom and Mia start to argue. They think their doll's hair is the best. They do not want to share or try the other's doll. + +"Give me your doll!" Tom says. "I want to fix her hair. It is too short and boring." + +"No, you can't!" Mia says. "You will ruin her hair. It is perfect the way it is." + +Tom and Mia pull and tug. They both want the other's doll. They are not nice to each other. They make each other sad and angry. + +Then they hear a voice. It is Mom. She comes to see what is wrong. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. "Why are you fighting over the dolls?" + +Tom and Mia tell Mom their problem. They say their doll's hair is the best. They say the other's doll's hair is bad. + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "Dolls are for fun. They are not for fighting. You can both have different dolls with different hair. That is okay. You can also share and try new things. That is fun too. But you have to be kind and gentle. You have to respect each other's dolls and hair." + +Tom and Mia listen to Mom. They feel sorry for being mean. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. + +They decide to play nicely. They take turns with the dolls. They try different styles and colors. They have fun. + +They learn that doll's hair is not important. What is important is being friends. +Tom is a hunter. He likes to go to the forest and look for animals. He has a big gun and a big hat. He is not afraid of anything. + +One day, Tom goes to the forest when it is very dark. He wants to find a deer. He walks and walks, but he does not see any deer. He only sees trees and rocks and birds. He is very tired and hungry. + +Then, it starts to rain. The rain is cold and wet. It makes Tom's hat and gun and clothes wet. It makes the forest muddy and slippery. Tom does not like the rain. He wants to go home. + +"Where is my car?" Tom says. He looks around, but he does not remember where he parked his car. He is lost. He is scared. He does not know what to do. + +He hears a noise. He thinks it is a deer. He lifts his gun and points it at the noise. He hopes to shoot the deer and take it home. + +But it is not a deer. It is a bear. A big, brown, angry bear. The bear sees Tom and his gun. The bear roars and runs at Tom. Tom is very afraid. He tries to run away, but he falls in the mud. The bear is faster than Tom. The bear catches Tom and bites him. Tom screams and cries. He wishes he never came to the forest. He wishes he stayed at home. He wishes he listened to his mom. +Anna likes to play with Mommy's purse. She thinks it is fun to look at all the things inside. Sometimes she finds keys, or a phone, or a shiny coin. She likes to pretend she is Mommy and go shopping with the purse. + +One day, Anna wakes up early. She sees Mommy's purse on the table. She thinks, "I want to play with the purse!" She runs to the table and grabs the purse. She opens it and takes out a phone. She presses some buttons and hears a voice. She says, "Hello, this is Anna. I have Mommy's purse. Do you want to buy it?" + +The voice says, "Who is this? Is this a prank? Where is your Mommy?" Anna does not understand. She says, "No, this is not a prank. This is Anna. Mommy is sleeping. Do you want the purse or not?" + +The voice says, "No, I don't want the purse. Put your Mommy on the phone right now!" Anna gets scared. She drops the phone and runs to Mommy's room. She wakes up Mommy and says, "Mommy, Mommy, I'm sorry. I played with your purse and I called someone. They were angry. They did not want the purse." + +Mommy wakes up and sees the phone on the floor. She picks it up and hears the voice. It is her boss. He says, "What is going on? Who was that? Why did they call me so early?" Mommy feels embarrassed. She says, "I'm sorry, sir. That was my daughter. She was playing with my purse and she accidentally called you. She did not mean to bother you. Please forgive her." + +The boss says, "Oh, I see. Well, that's okay. Kids will be kids. Just make sure she does not do it again. And don't be late for work." He hangs up. Mommy sighs and hugs Anna. She says, "Anna, I love you, but you should not play with my purse. It has important things inside. And you should not call strangers. It is not polite. Do you understand?" Anna nods and says, "Yes, Mommy. I'm sorry. I won't do it again. I love you too." Mommy smiles and kisses Anna. She says, "It's okay. Now let's get ready for the day. And maybe we can go shopping later. With your own purse." Anna claps and says, "Yay! Thank you, Mommy!" They get up and go to the bathroom. They leave the purse on the table. But they do not see the cat. The cat jumps on the table and sniffs the purse. He thinks, "I wonder what's inside." He opens the purse and takes out a key. He plays with the key and drops it on the floor. He does not know that the key is for Mommy's car. He does not know that he just made a big mess. He does not care. He is a cat. He is happy. The end. +Lila and Ben like to play in the forest. They make a house with sticks and leaves. They pretend they are a family of bears. + +One day, they hear a loud noise. They see a big, gray wolf. The wolf is dirty and hungry. He wants to eat the bears. + +"Go away, wolf!" Lila says. "This is our house. You are not welcome here." + +The wolf growls and shows his teeth. He tries to break the house with his paws. He is very strong and mean. + +Ben is scared. He picks up a big stick. He hits the wolf on the nose. The wolf yelps and runs away. + +Lila and Ben hug each other. They are brave and happy. They fix their house and play some more. They are a family of bears. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the rocket. The rocket is big and red and makes a loud noise when they push a button. + +One day, Tom and Mia want to play with the rocket outside. They ask their mom if they can go to the park. Their mom says yes, but they have to be careful. She says the rocket is not a real rocket and they cannot fly with it. She says they have to share the rocket with other kids and not hurt anyone. + +Tom and Mia say okay and take the rocket to the park. They see a big hill and decide to put the rocket on top of it. They think it will be fun to see the rocket go down the hill. They push the button and the rocket makes a loud noise. It starts to roll down the hill very fast. + +But they did not see that there are other kids at the bottom of the hill. The kids are playing with a ball and do not hear the rocket. The rocket is going to hit them. Tom and Mia are scared. They run after the rocket and shout. + +"Watch out! Watch out! The rocket is coming!" + +The other kids hear them and look up. They see the rocket and move away. The rocket misses them and crashes into a tree. The rocket breaks into pieces. Tom and Mia are sad. They say sorry to the other kids. The other kids are not angry. They say it was an accident and they are glad no one got hurt. + +They ask Tom and Mia if they want to play with them. They say they have a ball and a kite and a bike. They say they can include Tom and Mia in their games. Tom and Mia say yes and smile. They forget about the rocket and have fun with the other kids. They learn to be careful and to share. They make new friends. +Sara is a pupil in Miss Lee's class. She likes to learn new things and play with her friends. Today, Miss Lee has a surprise for the class. She brings a big box and puts it on the table. + +"What is in the box?" the pupils ask. Miss Lee smiles and says, "You will see soon. But first, let's clap our hands and sing a song." The pupils clap their hands and sing a song they know. They have fun and make loud noises. + +When the song is over, Miss Lee opens the box. Inside, there are many books with colorful pictures and words. The pupils gasp and say, "Wow!" Miss Lee says, "These are books for you to read and enjoy. You can choose one book each and take it home with you." + +The pupils are very happy and excited. They thank Miss Lee and go to the box. They look at the books and pick one they like. Sara finds a book about animals. She loves animals and wants to learn more about them. She hugs the book and feels comfortable. + +She goes to her seat and opens the book. She sees a picture of a lion and reads the word. She says, "Lion. Roar!" She smiles and turns the page. She sees a picture of a monkey and reads the word. She says, "Monkey. Ooh-ooh!" She laughs and turns the page. She sees a picture of a fish and reads the word. She says, "Fish. Splash!" She claps her hands and turns the page. + +She is very happy and proud. She can read the words and learn about the animals. She thinks, "I love this book. I love Miss Lee. I love my class." She looks around and sees her friends reading their books too. They are all happy and proud. They clap their hands and say, "We love books!" +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys. They have many toys of different colors and shapes. Lily likes to sort her toys by color. She puts the red toys in one pile, the blue toys in another pile, and so on. Ben likes to sort his toys by shape. He puts the round toys in one pile, the square toys in another pile, and so on. + +"Look, Lily, I have a phone!" Ben says, holding a small toy phone. "It is round and yellow. I can talk to you with it." + +"Wow, Ben, that is a nice phone!" Lily says, holding a small toy phone too. "Mine is square and green. I can talk to you with it too." + +They pretend to call each other with their phones. They say hello, how are you, and what are you doing. They have fun talking and laughing. + +Then, they decide to sort their phones by color and shape. They make two piles: one for round and yellow phones, and one for square and green phones. + +"Look, we sorted our phones!" Lily says, pointing to the piles. "Now we have the same phones as each other." + +"Yes, we do!" Ben says, smiling. "We are good at sorting. Do you want to play with another toy?" + +"Sure, let's play with the cars!" Lily says, picking up a red car. + +"OK, let's go!" Ben says, picking up a blue car. + +They run to the other side of the room, where they have more toys to sort and play with. They are happy and having fun. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play golf in the park. Golf is a game with a stick and a ball. They hit the ball with the stick and try to put it in a hole. + +One day, they see a cute dog in the park. The dog is brown and fluffy. It has a red collar. The dog runs to them and wags its tail. + +"Hello, doggy!" Anna says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog barks and licks Anna's face. Ben laughs and pets the dog. + +"Maybe he likes golf, too," Ben says. "Let's see if he can fetch the ball." + +Ben takes a ball and throws it far away. The dog runs after the ball. He catches it in his mouth and brings it back. + +"Good boy!" Ben says. "You are very fast and smart." + +The dog drops the ball and looks at them. He wants to play more. + +Anna and Ben take turns throwing the ball and letting the dog fetch it. They have a lot of fun. The dog is happy and friendly. + +But then, they hear a voice. + +"Rex! Rex! Where are you?" + +It is a man. He is looking for the dog. He sees Anna and Ben and the dog. + +"Rex, there you are!" the man says. "I've been looking for you everywhere. You ran away from me." + +He comes to them and takes the dog's collar. He is not angry. He is relieved. + +"Thank you for playing with my dog," the man says. "He loves to chase balls. He is a good dog, but sometimes he is too curious and runs away." + +Anna and Ben smile. They are glad the dog has a owner. + +"You're welcome," Anna says. "He is a cute dog. We like him." + +"Can we play with him again?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, why not?" the man says. "We come to this park often. Maybe we can play golf together sometime." + +Anna and Ben nod. They like that idea. They say goodbye to the dog and the man. They wave and watch them leave. + +They are happy. They have a new friend. His name is Rex. He likes golf, too. +Ben and Lily are playing with their toys in the living room. They have many toys, but they like to share. Ben has a big truck and Lily has a small car. They make noises and pretend to drive. + +"Vroom, vroom, beep, beep!" Ben says. + +"Zoom, zoom, honk, honk!" Lily says. + +They have fun and laugh. But then, they see a new toy on the shelf. It is a shiny train with many cars. They both want to play with it. + +"Wow, look at the train!" Ben says. + +"I want to play with it!" Lily says. + +They run to the shelf and reach for the train. But they both grab it at the same time. They pull and tug and shout. + +"Mine, mine, mine!" Ben says. + +"No, mine, mine, mine!" Lily says. + +They are not happy. They are angry. They do not share. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees Ben and Lily fighting over the train. She is not happy. She is sad. + +"Ben, Lily, stop!" Mom says. "Why are you fighting? You have so many toys. You can play with anything. Why do you want the train so much?" + +Ben and Lily stop and look at Mom. They feel bad. They do not want to make Mom sad. + +"Sorry, Mom," Ben says. + +"Sorry, Mom," Lily says. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She is happy. She loves them. + +"Listen, Ben and Lily," Mom says. "The train is a new toy. I bought it for you yesterday. It is a special toy. It can make sounds and move. But you have to play with it together. You have to take turns and share. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nod. They understand. They want to play with the train, but they also want to be nice. + +"OK, Mom," Ben says. + +"OK, Mom," Lily says. + +Mom gives them the train and helps them set it up on the floor. She shows them how to turn it on and off, how to change the speed and direction, and how to add or remove cars. She also gives them a paper with a picture of a train station. She tells them it is an order. They have to follow the order and deliver the cars to the right places. + +"Can you do that, Ben and Lily?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, Mom, we can!" Ben and Lily say. + +They are excited. They start to play with the train. They follow the order and deliver the cars. They take turns and share. They make noises and pretend to be train drivers. + +"Choo, choo, all aboard!" Ben says. + +"Choo, choo, here we go!" Lily says. + +They have fun and laugh. They are happy. They are successful. They are good. +Sara likes to balance on one foot. She can do it for a long time. She thinks it is fun and hard. She likes to show her mom and dad how good she is at balancing. + +One day, Sara sees a prune on the table. She has never seen a prune before. She thinks it is a funny fruit. She picks it up and smells it. It smells sweet and old. She takes a bite. It is soft and chewy. She likes it. + +She decides to balance with the prune in her hand. She lifts her foot and holds the prune up. She smiles and says, "Look, mom, I can balance with a prune!" Mom looks at her and laughs. She says, "You are very clever, Sara. But be careful, don't drop the prune." + +Sara tries to balance longer. She feels warm and happy. She likes to make mom laugh. But then, she loses her balance. She wobbles and falls. The prune flies out of her hand and lands on the floor. Sara feels sad and says, "Oh no, I dropped the prune!" + +Mom hugs her and says, "It's okay, Sara. You did very well. You can have another prune if you want. But first, let's clean up the mess." Sara nods and says, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry I dropped the prune." Mom says, "Don't be sorry, Sara. You are a good girl. And you are very good at balancing." Sara smiles and says, "Thank you, mom. I love you." Mom says, "I love you too, Sara." They clean up the prune and have a warm hug. +Ben loves to drive his toy car. He makes vroom-vroom noises and pretends he is going fast. He likes to drive around the house and explore different rooms. Sometimes he drives under the table, sometimes he drives on the sofa, sometimes he drives in the closet. + +One day, he decides to drive to the factory. The factory is where his dad works. He makes things with machines and tools. Ben wants to see the factory and the machines and the tools. He thinks they are cool and fun. He puts on his hat and his coat and his shoes. He takes his toy car and goes outside. + +He walks and walks and walks. He follows the road that leads to the factory. He sees cars and trucks and buses. They are huge and loud and fast. He is careful and stays on the sidewalk. He holds his toy car and makes vroom-vroom noises. He pretends he is driving with them. + +He finally reaches the factory. It is huge and gray and noisy. He sees smoke and pipes and wires. He sees people and machines and tools. He is amazed and curious and excited. He wants to go inside and see more. He runs to the gate and tries to open it. But it is locked and he cannot get in. + +He is sad and disappointed and angry. He wants to see the factory and the machines and the tools. He wants to see his dad and say hello. He bangs on the gate and shouts and cries. He drops his toy car and kicks it. He does not want to drive anymore. + +Then he hears a voice. It is his dad. He is coming out of the factory. He sees Ben and smiles and waves. He opens the gate and hugs him. He asks him what he is doing here. He tells him he is sorry he cannot let him in. He tells him the factory is not a place for kids. He tells him it is dangerous and dirty and boring. + +He picks up his toy car and gives it to him. He tells him he is proud of him for driving so far. He tells him he has a surprise for him. He takes him to his car and puts him in the seat. He buckles him up and starts the engine. He tells him he is going to drive him home. He tells him he is going to drive him to the park. He tells him he is going to drive him to the ice cream shop. + +Ben is happy and grateful and surprised. He loves his dad and his car and his toy car. He makes vroom-vroom noises and pretends he is driving with him. He forgets about the factory and the machines and the tools. He thinks they are not cool and fun. He thinks they are huge and gray and noisy. He thinks driving is cool and fun. He thinks driving is huge and colorful and happy. +Lila loved her velvet doll. She called her Velvet and hugged her every night. Velvet had a light blue dress and a light brown hair. She was soft and warm and made Lila happy. + +One day, Lila and Velvet went to the park with Mommy. They saw a big swing and Lila wanted to try it. She asked Mommy to push her and Velvet. Mommy said yes and helped Lila sit on the swing. She put Velvet on Lila's lap and told her to hold her tight. + +"Are you ready, Lila?" Mommy asked. + +"Yes, Mommy!" Lila said. "Push us high!" + +Mommy pushed the swing and Lila and Velvet started to rock. They rocked back and forth, up and down, faster and faster. Lila laughed and Velvet smiled. They felt the wind on their faces and the sun on their backs. They rocked and rocked and had fun. + +"Look, Mommy, we are flying!" Lila shouted. + +"You are, my sweetie!" Mommy said. "You and Velvet are so brave!" + +Lila and Velvet rocked until they were tired. Then Mommy stopped the swing and hugged them both. She said they did a great job and gave them a kiss. Lila and Velvet thanked Mommy and said they loved her. They walked back home, holding hands, feeling happy and cozy. They had a wonderful day at the park. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the big building where their mom worked. Sometimes, mom let them come with her and they had fun in the lobby and the garden. But mom always told them to be obedient and not to go in the elevator without her. + +One day, mom had to go to a meeting and left Ben and Lily with a nice lady who gave them crayons and paper. Ben and Lily drew pictures and played with toys, but soon they got bored. They saw the elevator and wondered what was inside. They decided to race each other to the elevator and see who could press the most buttons. + +They ran to the elevator and pushed the door open. They saw many buttons with numbers and colors. Ben pressed one, then Lily pressed another. The elevator started to move and make noises. Ben and Lily laughed and pressed more buttons. They did not know where they were going or what they were doing. + +Suddenly, the elevator stopped and the door opened. They saw a man in a uniform who looked angry. He asked them who they were and what they were doing. He told them they had caused a lot of trouble and made the elevator break. He said he had to call their mom and tell her what they had done. + +Ben and Lily felt scared and sorry. They realized they had been naughty and disobeyed mom. They wished they had listened to her and stayed with the nice lady. They said sorry to the man and waited for mom to come. Mom was very upset and disappointed. She hugged them and told them they had to learn from their mistake and never do it again. + +The moral of the story is: Be obedient and listen to your mom. Do not play with things you do not understand. They can be dangerous and cause problems. +Lily and Max were playing with water guns in the backyard. They liked to spray each other and laugh. They also liked to spray the flowers and the grass. + +But then Lily saw a line of ants on the fence. She thought they were icky and wanted to spray them away. She aimed her water gun at the ants and squeezed the trigger. + +"Stop!" Max shouted. "Don't spray the ants! They are not hurting you. They are just looking for food." + +Lily did not listen. She kept spraying the ants and watched them fall off the fence. She thought it was fun. + +Max was frustrated. He liked the ants. He thought they were smart and hard-working. He did not like Lily being mean to them. He ran to the fence and tried to stop Lily. + +"Leave the ants alone!" he said. "They are not toys. They are living things. You are being bad." + +Lily and Max started to argue. They both wanted to have their way. They forgot about playing and laughing. They were not having fun anymore. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big orange ball in the sky. It was the sun. They wanted to touch it. + +"Let's go to the sun, Lily!" Tom said. + +"OK, Tom. How do we get there?" Lily asked. + +They thought for a moment. Then they saw a hill. Maybe the sun was on the other side of the hill. + +"Let's go to the hill, Lily!" Tom said. + +"OK, Tom. But we have to be careful. Mom said not to wander too far." Lily said. + +They held hands and walked to the hill. They saw many things on the way. They saw a cow, a bird, a flower and a rock. They said hello to them. + +"Hello, cow. Hello, bird. Hello, flower. Hello, rock." Tom and Lily said. + +They reached the top of the hill. They looked for the sun. But they could not see it. It was gone. + +"Where is the sun, Tom?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe it went to sleep." Tom said. + +They felt sad. They wanted to see the sun. They looked around. They saw their home. It was far away. + +"Uh-oh, Tom. We wandered too far. Mom will be mad." Lily said. + +"Uh-oh, Lily. You are right. We have to go back. But which way is back?" Tom asked. + +They looked for a sign. They saw a big tree. It had a branch that pointed to the left. + +"Maybe that is the way back, Tom. The tree is telling us to go left." Lily said. + +"Maybe you are right, Lily. Let's follow the tree." Tom said. + +They held hands and walked to the left. They saw the same things on the way. They said goodbye to them. + +"Goodbye, cow. Goodbye, bird. Goodbye, flower. Goodbye, rock." Tom and Lily said. + +They reached their home. They saw their mom. She was looking for them. + +"Tom! Lily! Where have you been? I was so worried!" Mom said. + +"Sorry, Mom. We wanted to see the sun. But it went away. And we got lost. But the tree helped us." Tom and Lily said. + +Mom hugged them. She was glad they were safe. + +"I'm happy you are back. But you should not wander too far. The sun will come back tomorrow. And you can see it from here. Now, let's go inside. It's time for dinner." Mom said. + +"OK, Mom. We love you. And we love the sun. And we love the tree." Tom and Lily said. + +They went inside. They ate dinner. They said goodnight to the sun. And to the tree. And to each other. They slept well. They dreamed of the sun. And the hill. And the cow. And the bird. And the flower. And the rock. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big orange ball in the grass. They both wanted the ball, so they ran to get it. But they got there at the same time and grabbed the ball with their hands. + +"Mine!" Ben shouted. + +"No, mine!" Lily shouted. + +They pulled and pulled, but the ball did not move. They got angry and started to cry. + +A man saw them and came to help. He was holding a light in his hand. It was a flashlight. + +"Hello, kids. Why are you crying?" he asked. + +"We want the ball, but we can't have it. It's not fair!" Ben and Lily said. + +The man smiled and said, "The ball is not yours. It belongs to the park. You can share it and play with it, but you have to give it back when you leave. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They felt sorry for being mean to each other. + +"Here, take this light. It will help you see better in the dark. But you have to share it too, okay?" the man said. + +He gave them the flashlight and walked away. + +Ben and Lily looked at the light. It was bright and shiny. They liked it. + +"Thank you, mister!" they said. + +They turned on the light and saw the ball. It was still orange, but it had many colors on it. It was a rainbow ball. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Ben said. + +"Let's play with it together!" Lily said. + +They took turns to throw and catch the ball. They had fun and laughed. They learned to share and be kind. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to pretend that they were superheroes and villains. Ben had a red cape and a mask, and Lily had a purple dress and a wand. + +"Ha ha, I am the bad guy, and I will change you into an orange!" Ben said, pointing his mask at Lily. + +"No, you can't do that, I am the good girl, and I will stop you with my magic!" Lily said, waving her wand at Ben. + +They ran around the room, making noises and laughing. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they heard a loud knock on the door. They stopped and looked at each other. Who could it be? + +They heard their mom's voice. "Ben, Lily, open the door, please. I have a surprise for you." + +They ran to the door and opened it. They saw their mom holding a big basket. Inside the basket, there was a small, furry, black thing. It had big ears, a long tail, and sharp teeth. It looked at them with yellow eyes. + +"Look, kids, this is your new pet. It's a cat. His name is Fluffy. Do you like him?" their mom asked, smiling. + +Ben and Lily stared at the cat. They felt scared. They did not like him. He looked mean and scary. They hid behind their mom's legs. + +"Mom, we don't want him. He is scary. He will change us into oranges. Can we give him back?" Ben said, trembling. + +"Yeah, mom, we don't like him. He is scary. He will bite us and scratch us. Can we have a different pet?" Lily said, crying. + +Their mom looked surprised and sad. She did not understand why they were afraid of the cat. She thought he was cute and friendly. She wanted them to love him. + +"Kids, don't be scared. He is not scary. He is sweet and gentle. He will not change you into oranges. He will not bite you or scratch you. He just wants to play with you and cuddle with you. He needs a home and a family. Can you give him a chance?" their mom said, softly. + +She put the basket on the floor and took out the cat. She held him in her arms and stroked his fur. He purred and rubbed his head against her cheek. He looked happy and calm. + +"See, he is not scary. He is nice. Do you want to pet him?" their mom said, holding him out to Ben and Lily. + +Ben and Lily looked at the cat. They saw that he was not mean and scary. He was cute and friendly. They felt curious and brave. They decided to give him a chance. + +They came out from behind their mom's legs and reached out their hands. They touched the cat's fur. It was soft and warm. They scratched his ears. He closed his eyes and purred louder. He licked their fingers. He looked at them with love. + +"Mom, he is not scary. He is nice. We like him. Can we keep him?" Ben said, smiling. + +"Yeah, mom, he is not scary. He is nice. We like him. Can we keep him?" Lily said, smiling. + +Their mom smiled too. She was happy and proud. She hugged them and the cat. + +"Of course, you can keep him. He is your new pet. He is your new friend. He is part of our family. I'm glad you like him. I love you all." their mom said, happily. + +They all went to the living room and played with the cat. They gave him a toy mouse and a ball of yarn. He chased them and pounced on them. He snuggled with them and napped with them. He made them laugh and smile. + +They forgot about their toys and their games. They did not care about changing into oranges. They only cared about their new pet. They named him Fluffy. He was not scary. He was nice. They loved him. +Tom and Lily are playing in the garden. They have a big ball and a small ball. They like to kick the balls and catch them. They are having fun. + +But then Tom sees a big puddle of mud. He wants to play in the mud. He runs to the puddle and jumps in. He splashes the mud everywhere. He laughs. + +Lily does not like the mud. She thinks it is dirty and wet. She stays away from the puddle. She calls to Tom. "Tom, come back! The mud is bad. You will get dirty and wet. And you will break the balls." + +Tom does not listen to Lily. He thinks the mud is fun. He picks up the big ball and throws it in the mud. He picks up the small ball and throws it in the mud. He laughs. + +But then he hears a loud pop. He looks at the big ball. It is not round anymore. It is flat and torn. The air has come out. He has broken the big ball. He feels sad. + +He looks at the small ball. It is not light anymore. It is dark and heavy. The mud has stuck to it. He has broken the small ball. He feels sadder. + +He looks at Lily. She is not smiling anymore. She is frowning and crying. She is angry and sad. He has broken her balls. He feels sorry. + +He runs to Lily and says, "Lily, I am sorry. I was bad. I broke your balls. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily looks at Tom. She sees that he is sorry. She says, "Tom, I forgive you. But you have to be good. You have to be careful with the balls. And you have to clean the mud." + +Tom nods and says, "OK, Lily. I will be good. I will be careful with the balls. And I will clean the mud." + +They hug and make up. They go to the hose and wash the balls and themselves. They go to the shed and get a new ball. They go back to the garden and play. They are happy. +Lily was a thoughtful child. She liked to help her mom and dad with things. One day, she saw her mom making tea in the kitchen. She wanted to help too. + +She got a cup from the cupboard and a spoon from the drawer. She climbed on a chair and reached for the sugar jar. She opened it and poured some sugar into the cup. She was very careful not to spill. + +Then she saw the kettle on the stove. It was hot and steaming. She wanted to pour some water into the cup too. She grabbed the handle and lifted the kettle. But it was too heavy and too hot for her. She dropped it and it splashed on the floor and on her feet. She screamed and cried. + +Her mom heard her and ran to the kitchen. She saw the mess and the kettle and Lily. She was scared and angry. She picked up Lily and checked her feet. They were red and sore. She hugged Lily and said, "Oh, Lily, what did you do? You could have burned yourself! You should never touch the kettle! It's very dangerous!" + +Lily sobbed and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to help. I wanted to make tea for you. I poured sugar in the cup. See?" She pointed to the cup on the counter. + +Her mom looked at the cup and saw the sugar. She felt sorry for Lily. She said, "I know you wanted to help, Lily. And I appreciate that. But you have to be careful with hot things. And you have to ask me before you use them. OK?" + +Lily nodded and said, "OK, Mom. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. You are a thoughtful child. But sometimes you have to think before you act. Come on, let's clean up this mess and put some cream on your feet. And then we can have some tea together. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled and said, "That sounds good, Mom. Thank you." +Tom and Mia are at the beach with Mom and Dad. They like to play in the sand and look at the sea. The sea is big and blue and makes a loud sound. + +"Can we go in the water, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"Not yet, Tom. The water is too cold and wet. You need to wait for the sun to make it warmer," Mom says. + +"But I want to swim, Mom. I have my floaties and my goggles," Tom says. + +"Me too, me too," Mia says. She is Tom's little sister. She likes to copy Tom. + +"Maybe later, kids. Why don't you build a sandcastle with Dad? He has a bucket and a shovel," Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom," Tom says. He is not very happy, but he likes to build sandcastles too. + +Tom and Mia run to Dad, who is sitting on a towel. They help him dig and pile up the sand. They make a big castle with towers and walls and a moat. + +"Look, Mom, look at our castle. It's the best castle ever," Tom says. + +"It's very nice, kids. You did a great job," Mom says. + +Tom and Mia are proud of their castle. They put shells and stones on it to make it look pretty. They also make a flag out of a stick and a leaf. + +Suddenly, they hear a big splash. They turn around and see a big wave coming from the sea. The wave is very fast and strong. It reaches the shore and washes over their castle. + +"Oh no, oh no, our castle. The wave took our castle," Tom says. + +He is very sad and angry. He starts to cry. + +"Mia, are you okay?" Mom asks. + +Mia is also sad, but she is not crying. She looks at the sea and says: + +"The sea is wet and mean. It broke our castle. I don't like the sea." +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with tubes. They have many tubes of different colors and sizes. They can make shapes and sounds with the tubes. + +One day, they decide to prepare a surprise for their mom. They take all their tubes and go to the backyard. They work hard to make a big tube castle. They use red tubes, blue tubes, green tubes and yellow tubes. They make walls, towers, windows and doors. They are very proud of their tube castle. + +They run inside the house and call their mom. "Mom, mom, come and see what we made for you!" they shout. Mom follows them to the backyard. She sees the tube castle and smiles. "Wow, what a beautiful tube castle!" she says. "You boys are so creative and clever. Thank you for this wonderful surprise. It is very important to me." + +Tom and Sam hug their mom. They are happy that she likes their tube castle. They invite her to play with them inside the castle. They have fun making noises and pretending to be kings and queens. They love their mom and their tubes. +Once upon a time, there was a little red house. In the house lived a girl, her mom, and her dad. They were a happy family. They liked to play and laugh together. + +One day, the girl found a potato in the kitchen. She wanted to play with it. So, she took the potato outside. She saw a big puddle of water. The girl put the potato in the puddle to soak. The potato got all wet and shiny. + +The girl took the wet potato back to her mom and dad. They smiled and said, "What a nice red potato!" They decided to cook it for dinner. The family ate the potato and it was very yummy. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an ordinary day playing with her toys. She loved her teddy bear named Mr. Bear. They went on many fun adventures together. + +One day, while Lily and Mr. Bear were playing, Mr. Bear got hurt. He got a small cut on his arm. Lily knew she had to protect her best friend. She ran to her mommy and asked for a bandage to help Mr. Bear. + +Lily put the bandage on Mr. Bear's arm and gave him a big hug. She promised to always protect him and keep him safe. From that day on, Lily and Mr. Bear had many more fun adventures together, but they always made sure to be careful and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she found a big, dry rock near her house. She thought it was the perfect place to sit and have a picnic. + +Lily called her friend, Tom, to come over and have a picnic with her. When Tom came, they sat on the dry rock and ate their sandwiches. "This rock is nice to sit on," said Tom. "Yes, it is," agreed Lily. + +Suddenly, the rock started to move! It was not a rock, but a big turtle! The turtle wanted to go home, so it began to walk away. Lily and Tom jumped off the turtle and watched it disappear into the woods. They laughed and decided to have their picnic on the grass instead. +Once upon a time, there was a big armchair. It was very troubled because it was all mixed up with toys. The armchair wanted to be clean and nice again. + +One day, a helpful girl named Sue saw the troubled armchair. She wanted to help. Sue started to sort the toys. She put the cars in one box and the dolls in another box. + +After Sue sorted all the toys, the armchair was very happy. It was clean and nice again. Sue sat on the armchair and they both smiled. They were not troubled anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a hidden guitar. A little boy named Tim found the guitar under his bed. Tim wanted to play it, but he did not know how. + +One day, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue knew how to play the guitar. Tim asked Sue to teach him. Sue said, "We can talk and I can teach you, but you must be nice to others." Tim agreed and they became friends. + +Tim and Sue played the guitar together. They talked and laughed. Tim learned to be nice to others. He shared his toys and helped his friends. Everyone liked Tim and Sue. The moral of the story is: when you are nice to others, you make friends and learn new things. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly cat named Kitty. Kitty liked to play with her ball and run in the sun. One day, while playing, Kitty saw something in the grass. She blinked her eyes to see better. + +Kitty walked to the grass and found a big surprise. It was a box with a red bow on it. She was so happy! Kitty opened the box and saw a new toy inside. It was a soft, yellow duck. + +Kitty and the yellow duck became best friends. They played together every day. Kitty would blink her eyes and the duck would make a funny noise. They had so much fun and were always happy. And that is how Kitty found a new friend and a big surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a big pit in the middle of the forest. Two friends, a dog and a cat, liked to play there. They would run, jump, and enjoy their time together. + +One day, a little bird saw the dog and the cat playing. It felt jealous because it wanted to play too. So, the little bird flew down and said, "Can I play with you?" + +The dog and the cat looked at each other and said, "Of course! Let's all play together!" The little bird was very happy. They all played in the pit and had a great time. + +From that day on, the dog, the cat, and the little bird became best friends. They always played together in the pit and enjoyed their time. No one was jealous anymore, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy dog named Max. Max lived in a big land with many trees and flowers. Max liked to run and play all day, but he would often trip and fall. + +One sunny day, Max saw a big cat named Luna. Luna was very good at jumping and climbing trees. Max wanted to gain the skill to climb trees too. So, Max asked Luna, "Can you teach me how to climb trees?" + +Luna smiled and said, "Of course, Max! Let's start by climbing this small tree." Max tried very hard to climb the tree, but he kept slipping and falling. Luna helped Max by giving him tips and showing him how to use his legs and paws. After many tries, Max finally climbed the tree. + +Max was very happy and thanked Luna for her help. From that day on, Max and Luna became best friends. They played together in the big land, and Max became less clumsy as he gained more skills. +One day, a little cat named Kitty saw a pink cup. The pink cup was on a big table. Kitty wanted to grab the cup because it was so pretty. But Kitty was too small to reach the table. + +Kitty had a friend, Doggy. Doggy was big and tall. Kitty asked Doggy to help her grab the pink cup. Doggy was happy to help. He put his paw on the table and grabbed the pink cup for Kitty. + +But oh no! Inside the pink cup was ink. When Doggy grabbed the cup, the ink spilled all over the floor. Kitty and Doggy felt bad. They worked together to clean up the ink. After they cleaned up the mess, they learned that they should be careful when they grab things they do not know. + +The moral value of the story is to be careful with things you do not know and always help your friends. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the market with his mom. Tim was very tired, but he wanted to help his mom. They needed to buy food for their home. At the market, there were many things to see and buy. Tim saw a big red ball that he wanted to play with. + +Tim's mom said, "No, we can't buy the ball today. We need to buy food for our home." Tim was sad but he knew his mom was right. They bought the food and went back home. Tim was still thinking about the ball. + +When they got home, Tim had an idea. He asked his mom to send a letter to his grandma. In the letter, he told his grandma about the big red ball. He hoped that she would buy it for him. But, Tim forgot to say "please" and "thank you" in the letter. + +Grandma got the letter and read it. She was sad that Tim did not use his good manners. She did not send the big red ball to Tim. Tim was very sad when he did not get the ball. He learned that it is important to always use good manners and be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a famous cat named Tom. Tom loved to surprise his friends. One day, he had an idea. He wanted to surprise his best friend, a little mouse named Jerry. Tom thought and thought about how to do it. + +Tom saw a door with a knob. He thought, "I will hide behind the door and when Jerry comes, I will jump out and say 'Boo!' to surprise him." So Tom hid behind the door and waited for Jerry to come. + +Soon, Jerry came near the door. Tom heard Jerry's tiny steps. Tom was so excited. As Jerry reached for the knob, Tom jumped out and yelled, "Boo!" Jerry was so surprised, he jumped back and laughed. "You got me, Tom!" said Jerry. They both laughed and played together for the rest of the day. +One day, a boy named Tim found a big box. The box was a mystery. He did not know what was in it. Tim felt dizzy because he was so excited. He wanted to open the box. + +Tim asked his friend, Sam, "What do you think is in the box?" Sam said, "I don't know, let's open it!" They tried to open the box, but it was too hard. They needed help. + +Tim and Sam went to their friend, Lily. They told her about the mystery box. Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's throw the box on the ground. Maybe it will open." They threw the box, and it opened. Inside the box were new toys for them to play with. They were happy and played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a reliable dog named Spot. Spot loved to tell the other animals when there was noise. He was very good at his job. + +One day, a big noise came from the woods. Spot went to tell the other animals. The animals were scared of the noise. They did not know what it was. They had a big fight about what to do. + +In the end, the animals did not listen to Spot. They went into the woods to find the noise. The noise was a big, mean bear. The bear chased the animals and they ran away. The animals were sad and scared because they did not listen to Spot, the reliable dog. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to run and speed around the park. One day, Tim saw a big cat with a tight collar around its neck. The cat looked sad and tried to speak, but its mouth was closed tight by the collar. + +"Meow," said the cat, trying to talk to Tim. "Help me, please. This collar is too tight." + +Tim wanted to help the cat, so he tried to take off the tight collar. He pulled and pulled, but it was very hard. The cat's mouth was still closed tight, and it could not eat or drink. + +Tim went to find help, but no one in the village could help the cat. The cat was very sad and hungry. In the end, the cat had to leave the village to find someone who could take off the tight collar. The cat walked and walked, but it never found help. The cat was very sad and had a bad ending. And Tim learned that sometimes, even when you try your best, you can't always help everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. A small boy named Tim lived near the castle. Tim liked to step and jump around the castle every day. He loved playing with his friends there. + +One day, it was raining, and Tim felt miserable. He could not step and jump outside because of the rain. He stayed inside his house and looked out the window. He missed playing with his friends at the castle. + +Then, the rain stopped, and the sun came out. Tim felt happy again. He ran outside to the castle and found his friends. They all stepped and jumped together, having fun. The castle was their favorite place to play. +One day, a boy named Tim and his toy car went to the park. Tim loved to drive his car on the slides and swings. It was so much fun! Tim's car was very fast and sometimes a little dangerous. + +At the park, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue had a toy car too. "Let's have a race!" said Sue. Tim was excited and said, "Okay, let's go!" They lined up their cars and started the race. Both cars went very fast, but Tim's car was a little bit more dangerous. + +During the race, Tim's car went too fast and hit a big rock. The car flew high into the air and landed on the ground. Tim was sad, but Sue said, "That was fun! But we need to be more careful next time." Tim agreed and they both continued to play with their cars, but this time, they made sure to drive more safely. +One day, a girl named Lucy found an old avocado in her kitchen. She had an idea. She would design a funny face on it. She took a marker and made a happy face on the avocado. + +Lucy showed the avocado to her friend, Tim. "Look, I made a funny face on this old avocado!" she said. But Tim did not like it. He said, "That is not a good design. I can make a better one." + +Lucy was sad. She wanted her avocado face to be the best. So, she asked her mom for help. Her mom said, "Why don't you both design a new face on the avocado together?" + +Lucy and Tim worked together. They made a new and funny face on the old avocado. They were both happy with their design. They learned that working together was more fun than fighting. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a broken toy car. He was sad because he wanted to play with it. He asked his mom, "Can you fix my car, please?" His mom said, "I will try, but I need some time. Let's try at noon." + +Tim could not wait for noon. He played with his other toys, but he kept looking at the broken car. He wanted to play with it so much. He thought about how much fun it would be to race it around the room. + +Noon came, and Tim's mom tried to fix the broken car. She worked hard, but it was still broken. Tim was sad, but his mom had an idea. "Let's try again tomorrow at noon," she said. Tim agreed and went to bed that night, hoping his car would be fixed soon. + +The next day, Tim's mom tried to fix the car again at noon. This time, she was able to fix it! Tim was so happy, and he said, "Thank you, Mom!" He played with his car all day, racing it around the room. He knew that sometimes, you have to repeat things to make them work. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was scared of the dark. Every night, when he went to bed, he thought he saw scary things in his room. One day, Tim's mom had an idea. She made some yummy jelly for Tim. + +That night, when Tim went to bed, he saw a scary shadow on the wall. He was so scared that he could not sleep. Tim remembered the jelly his mom made for him. He went to the kitchen and ate a little bit of jelly. Then, he said to himself, "I am not scared anymore!" + +The next morning, Tim woke up with a big smile on his face. "Mom, I was not scared last night!" he said. "The jelly helped me!" Tim's mom was happy to hear that. She told Tim, "Sometimes, all we need is something small to make us feel better." + +From that day on, Tim was not scared of the dark anymore. He learned that with a little bit of help, he could be brave. And that was the moral of the story: sometimes, a little bit of help can make us feel strong and brave. +One day, a big, heavy rhinoceros went for a walk. He wanted to meet new friends. He walked and walked until he saw a little bird. The bird was sad because it could not fly high. + +The rhinoceros wanted to help the bird. He thought and thought. Then, he had an idea. He told the bird to sit on his back. The bird was happy to have a new friend. + +The heavy rhinoceros ran very fast. The wind blew the bird's wings. The bird could fly high now. The bird was happy and the rhinoceros was happy too. They were good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a queen. The queen liked to walk in her big open garden. She saw many pretty flowers and trees. One day, she saw a small closed box under a tree. + +The queen walked to the box and opened it. Inside the box was a key. She did not know what the key was for, but she took it with her. She walked around the garden, looking for something the key could open. + +As the queen walked and walked, she found a small door behind a bush. The door was locked. She used the key from the box, and it opened the door. Inside was a beautiful room full of toys and treats. The queen was so happy to find this secret room, and she played there every day. +One day, a small fish was swimming in the sea. It was a lucky fish because it had many friends. They liked to play games and swim together. The fish was happy and loved its life. + +One day, while playing, the fish got stuck in a net. It was scared and called for help. A big whale heard the fish and wanted to rescue it. The whale had a long spear that it used to break things. + +The whale swam fast to the fish with the spear. It used the spear to break the net and rescue the fish. The fish was free and happy again. The lucky fish thanked the whale and they became good friends. They played together with all the other sea friends and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful aunt. She loved to help everyone. She had a big heart and a big smile. + +One day, her nephew, Tom, was sad. He did not have a toy to play with. The beautiful aunt wanted to make him happy. She had an idea. + +The beautiful aunt went to the store. She looked for a toy for Tom. Then she found a big, red ball. She knew Tom would love it. The aunt provided the toy to Tom. He was very happy. They played with the ball all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was scared of many things. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. They sat down on a bench to eat lunch. Tim's mom gave him a sandwich. + +Tim looked at the sandwich and said, "Mom, I'm scared to eat this sandwich. I think there might be something bad inside." His mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Tim. I will test it for you. I will take a bite first to make sure it's good." + +His mom took a bite of the sandwich and said, "See, Tim? It's a yummy sandwich. There's nothing to be scared of." Tim felt better and took a bite of his sandwich. He liked it a lot. + +After they finished eating, Tim and his mom played in the park. Tim felt braver now. He knew that his mom would always be there to help him when he was scared. And from that day on, Tim was never scared of sandwiches again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red bus. The bus was empty. One day, a little girl named Lily wanted to ride the bus. She was very excited. + +Lily got on the bus and sat down. She looked around and saw no one else. "Why is the bus empty?" she asked the bus driver. + +The bus driver smiled and said, "It's early in the morning. People will come soon." He reminded her to sit down and be safe. + +Lily sat and waited. Soon, more people got on the bus. They all went for a fun ride together. And Lily made new friends on the big, red bus. +One day, a little monkey named Momo was playing near the river. Momo loved to jump and swing on the trees. The sun was shining, and Momo was very happy. The river was wet, and Momo liked to splash in the water. + +Momo's mom called out, "Momo, be careful near the river! It is wet and you might slip." Momo heard his mom, but he wanted to keep playing. He did not listen and soon he slipped on the wet ground. + +Momo fell into the river and started to cry. A big fish heard Momo's cry and came to help. The fish said, "Don't be scared, Momo. I will help you." The fish pushed Momo back to the shore, and Momo was safe again. + +Momo thanked the fish and said, "I will always remember to listen to my mom. She reminds me to be safe." The fish smiled and swam away. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents, as they remind you to be safe and make good choices. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. One sunny day, Tom went to the park to play near the pond. He saw the ducks swimming in the water and wanted to join them. So, Tom took off his shoes and socks and stepped into the pond. He started to splash the water with his feet, laughing as the ducks splashed back at him. + +Tom saw something shiny in the water. He reached down and picked it up. It was a needle! He didn't know what it was for, but he thought it was pretty. Tom felt excited and showed it to his mom, who was sitting nearby. + +When Tom's mom saw the needle, she was very worried. She told Tom that needles can hurt people and he should not play with it. Tom felt ashamed for picking up something dangerous. His mom took the needle away and told Tom to be more careful next time. Tom promised he would be, and they went back to splashing in the water with the ducks, happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a creative boy named Tim. He liked to play with his toy motor. One day, he took his toy motor to the park. + +At the park, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue asked, "Can I play with your toy motor?" Tim said, "Yes, but be careful. It is my favorite toy." They played together and had fun. + +But Sue was not careful. She pinched the toy motor too hard and it broke. Tim was very sad. Sue said, "I am sorry." But the toy motor could not be fixed. Tim went home with a broken toy and a sad heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a cute dog named Max. Amy and Max loved to play outside. They would run, jump, and laugh all day. One day, they got very dirty from playing in the mud. Amy's mom saw them and said, "Oh dear! You two need a bath!" + +Amy and Max went inside the house to bathe. Max did not like water, so he felt frustrated. Amy tried to make Max feel better. She said, "Don't worry, Max. I will help you. We will have fun in the water." Max looked at Amy and wagged his tail. He knew that Amy loved him, so he decided to try. + +Amy filled the tub with warm water and bubbles. She gently put Max in the tub. Max felt the warm water and started to relax. Amy washed Max with soap and they played with the bubbles. They splashed and laughed together. After the bath, Max was clean and happy. He wagged his tail and gave Amy a big, wet kiss. Amy hugged Max and said, "See, Max? Bath time can be fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Spot. Spot loved to care for his little animal friends in the forest. Spot's friends were very happy because he was so kind and helpful. + +One sunny day, Spot and his friends played all day long. They ran, they jumped, and they had so much fun. After a while, they all felt very tired. Spot knew that everyone needed a nap, so he found a nice, soft place for them to rest. + +Spot and his friends lay down for their nap. The sun was warm, and they all felt cozy. They slept and had sweet dreams. When they woke up, they felt happy and full of energy again. Spot and his friends played even more, and they knew that they were lucky to have such a caring, hairy friend like Spot. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a red cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play outside with her friends. One day, while they were playing, Kitty's friend, Bunny, suggested they go near the river. But, Kitty knew it was not safe to go there. + +Kitty said, "No, Bunny. We should not go to the river. It's not a good place for us to play." Bunny listened to Kitty and they decided to play in the park instead. They had a great time playing in the park, running and laughing. + +Later, it was time for Kitty and Bunny to go home. They were happy they had listened to Kitty's suggestion. The moral of the story is to always listen to good advice from friends and stay away from dangerous places. +One day, a little girl named Lily found a cord in her room. She did not know what it was for. She started to worry. She asked her mom, "Mom, what is this cord for?" + +Her mom said, "Lily, that cord is for the lamp. When you are ready for bed, you can use it to turn off the light." + +Lily felt better. She was ready for bed. She pulled the cord and the light went off. Now, she could sleep without worry. And she had sweet dreams all night. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his friends in the park. One day, Tim saw a new club in the park. The club had many attractive toys and games. Tim wanted to join the club and play with the toys. + +Tim asked his mom if he could join the club. His mom said yes and took him to the club. Tim saw a big girl named Sally. Sally was very nice and helped Tim join the club. Sally lead Tim to the toys and games. They played together and had lots of fun. + +Every day, Tim went to the club to play with Sally and the other kids. They played with the attractive toys and games. Tim was very happy to be in the club. Tim's mom was happy too, because Tim made new friends and had fun playing at the club. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a boy named Tom. Tom had an amazing plan. He wanted to make a big surprise for his mom. Tom's plan was to make a cake for her. + +Tom went to the kitchen and took a plate. He put all the things he needed on the plate. Tom mixed everything together. He put the cake in the oven and waited. The cake smelled very good. + +When the cake was ready, Tom took it out of the oven. He put it on the plate and called his mom. "Mom, come here!" he said. His mom came and saw the cake. "Wow, Tom! That is amazing!" she said. They both smiled and ate the cake together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to spend his days outside in nature. He liked to play with the trees, the flowers, and the animals. He was a very happy boy. + +One day, Tim saw a small bird that was very loud. The bird was trying to fly, but it could not. Tim felt sad for the bird. He wanted to help the bird. So, he picked up the bird and took it to his mom. + +Tim's mom showed him how to take care of the bird. They gave it food, water, and a warm place to sleep. Soon, the bird felt better and could fly again. Tim was very happy to see the bird fly. + +The bird thanked Tim for helping it. It sang a beautiful song just for him. Tim learned that when we help others, we feel happy too. He promised to always be kind to all the animals in nature. +Once upon a time, there was a little insect. The insect was very small and lived in a big garden. The garden had many pretty flowers, green grass, and tall trees. The insect loved to play and eat sweet things from the flowers. + +One day, the insect found a new flower. The flower looked very nice, but it was bitter. The insect did not like the taste. It made a sad face and went away to find something sweet to eat. + +The insect wanted to remember the bitter flower. It did not want to eat it again. So, it told all its friends about the flower. They all learned to stay away from the bitter flower and only eat the sweet ones. The insect and its friends were happy and played together in the garden every day. +One day, a little frog named Tim wanted to go to a big festival. He loved to jump and play with his friends. But on the way to the festival, he saw a big river. He was scared to jump over it. + +Tim's mom told him to be careful when he jumped. She said, "If you jump too far, you might fall in the water." Tim thought about it and decided he would try his best to be careful. + +He took a big breath and jumped as far as he could. He made it to the other side! Tim was so happy that he could go to the festival. He played and jumped with his friends all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. Lily liked to help her mom. One day, Lily's mom had a cut on her hand. Lily wanted to help her mom heal. + +Lily went to find a stitch to fix her mom's cut. She looked all around the house. She found a stitch in the big box. Lily was happy to find it. She ran back to her mom to help her. + +But, when Lily tried to put the stitch on her mom's hand, she did it wrong. The cut did not heal. Her mom's hand hurt more. Lily was sad that she could not help her mom. She cried, and her mom hugged her. They went to the doctor to fix the cut. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a pretty dress that she loved to wear. One day, she wanted to wear her dress to play outside. But her dress was up high on a shelf, and Sue was too small to reach it. + +Sue asked her big brother, Tom, for help. "Tom, can you please help me reach my dress?" she said. Tom was calm and smiled. "Of course, Sue. But first, let's eat lunch," he said. Sue didn't know that Tom had a plan. + +After they ate lunch, Tom took Sue to the room where the dress was. He had a surprise for her. Tom had found a small chair for Sue to stand on. Sue was so happy! She stood on the chair, reached up, and got her dress. Sue thanked Tom, and they played outside together, laughing and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big, reliable dog named Max. Max loved to nap all day long. He would nap in the sun and nap in the shade. He was a very good napper. + +One day, Max found a guitar. He did not know what it was, but he liked how it looked. Max decided to keep the guitar close to him while he napped. He thought it would be a good friend. + +Every day, Max would nap with his guitar. Sometimes, he would even try to play it with his paws. It made him very happy. Max and his guitar were the best of friends, and they napped together forever. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat with a sail. The boat had a calm ride on the water. A girl named Mia owned the boat. + +One day, Mia went to the boat to sail. The sun was bright and the sky was blue. Mia was happy to be on her boat. + +As Mia sailed, she saw fish and birds. She felt the wind on her face. Mia had a fun day on her calm boat ride. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to sail his toy boat in a big circle on the pond. He had so much fun watching it go around and around. + +One day, Tim saw a mysterious box near the pond. It was big and had pretty colors on it. Tim was curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +He opened the box and found a new toy boat! It was bigger and even more fun to sail in the pond. Tim played with his new boat every day and made even bigger circles. He was very happy with his mysterious gift. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful tree. The tree had big branches and pretty leaves. Many birds liked to hang on the branches. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the tree. She saw a cute, little bird on a branch. Lily wanted to give the bird a hug. She reached up, but she was too small. + +Lily asked her friend, a tall boy named Tom, to help her. Tom lifted Lily up so she could hug the bird. The bird was happy, and so were Lily and Tom. They all became good friends and played under the beautiful tree every day. +Once upon a time, in a warm and cozy house, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to stretch every morning when she woke up. She would reach her arms up high, and then touch her toes. One day, Lucy found a small pocket on her dress that she had never seen before. + +Lucy was very excited about her new pocket. She thought about what she could put in it. She decided to put a shiny stone that she found in the garden. Lucy knew the stone was special, and she wanted to keep it safe. She put the stone in her pocket and went on with her day. + +Later that day, Lucy went to the park with her mom. While they were playing, Lucy met a sad little boy who had lost his toy. Lucy wanted to help him feel better, so she reached into her pocket and took out the shiny stone. She gave the stone to the boy, and his face lit up with a big smile. Lucy felt happy that she could help her new friend, and they played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to watch her favorite cartoon on TV. It was about a funny bunny who could spring very high. Mia thought the bunny was perfect. + +One sunny day, Mia went outside to play. She saw a real bunny in her yard. It looked just like the bunny from her cartoon. Mia got very excited and wanted to be friends with the bunny. + +Mia tried to spring like the bunny, but she could not jump as high. The bunny saw Mia and thought she was funny. The bunny jumped over to Mia and they played together. They had a perfect day, just like in the cartoon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He was playing in his room when he found a shiny coin. Tom was very excited and wanted to show his mom. + +Tom ran to his mom and said, "Look, I found a coin!" His mom smiled and said, "Wow, that's a nice coin, Tom!" They sat and discuss where the coin came from. Tom thought it was from a pirate's treasure. + +Later, they went outside to play in the sun. Tom put the coin in his pocket. They played near the dry sandbox. Tom's mom said, "Let's build a castle with the dry sand!" + +As they built the castle, Tom took the coin out of his pocket and placed it on the top. He said, "This coin will make our castle special!" They smiled and continued to play together, happy with their special castle. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl named Lily. She loved summer because the sun was bright and the flowers were pretty. One day, she went outside to play in her garden. + +As Lily played, she saw a small bird with a red belly. The bird said, "Hi, Lily! Come play with me!" Lily smiled and said, "Okay, let's play together!" The bird and Lily played all day in the warm summer sun. + +When the sun began to set, the bird said, "Lily, I have to go home now. Thank you for playing with me!" Lily hugged the bird and said, "Bye, little bird! Come play with me again soon!" The bird flew away, and Lily went inside her house, happy after a beautiful summer day. +One day, a little cricket went for a walk. The cricket saw a big tree with spicy red fruits. He thought, "Yummy, I want to eat those fruits." + +The cricket jumped up to reach the spicy fruit, but he could not. A kind bird saw the cricket and said, "Do you need help, little cricket?" The cricket said, "Yes, please. I want to eat the spicy fruit." + +The bird flew up to the tree and dropped a spicy fruit for the cricket. The cricket was very happy and thanked the bird. They both ate the spicy fruit and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a black dog named Max. Max loved to play with his ball and watch videos on the TV. Max was a very good dog who liked to protect his home and his family. + +One day, Max's family went out, and Max was alone at home. Max watched a video on the TV about a big, scary monster. Max knew he had to protect his home from the monster if it ever came. + +Later that day, Max heard a loud noise outside. He thought it was the monster from the video! Max barked and barked to protect his home. But when the door opened, it was just his family coming back. They were so happy to see Max protecting their home. Max was a brave dog, and his family loved him very much. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a wealthy man named Mr. Big. He had a big house and many toys. One day, he saw a tunnel near his house. He thought it would be fun to play in the tunnel. + +Mr. Big went inside the tunnel and found a little girl named Sally. She was playing with her ball. Mr. Big said, "Hi, Sally. Can I play with you?" Sally said, "Yes, let's play together!" + +As they played, Mr. Big kicked the ball too hard, and it went far away. Sally was sad and shouted, "My ball!" Mr. Big felt bad and said, "Don't worry, I will get it for you." He ran to get the ball and brought it back. Sally was happy, and they played until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he went to his friend's house to play. His friend had a cool lab where they could play with lots of toys. + +Timmy's friend showed him a new toy truck that was very sharp. Timmy asked, "What does sharp mean?" His friend replied, "It means it can cut things. You have to be careful when you play with it." + +Timmy thought about it and said, "I like toys that are reliable. That means they work well and don't break." His friend nodded and said, "Yes, this truck is very reliable. It won't break easily." They played with the sharp truck and other toys in the lab until it was time to go home. Timmy thanked his friend for a fun day and went home with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play in the park with his friends, but one day he got hurt. His leg hurt so much that he couldn't walk anymore. Max's owner took him to the vet, and the vet said that Max needed an operation. An operation is when the doctor fixes something that is broken inside your body. + +Max was scared of the operation. He didn't like the loud noises and the bright lights in the vet's office. But the vet was very kind and offered Max a treat to make him feel better. Max felt a little bit better, but he was still scared. He didn't want to have an operation. + +Max's owner talked to him and explained that the operation would make him feel better. Max thought about it for a while and decided to be brave. He had the operation and afterwards, he felt much better. He was able to walk and play with his friends again. Max was happy that he had the operation and that he was brave. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to play his flute. He played it every day, and it sounded so nice. One day, he went outside to play his flute, but he saw that it was dirty. He didn't mind, though. He played his flute anyway. + +As he was playing his flute, he saw a bird flying by. The bird liked the sound of the flute, so it landed on the boy's shoulder. The boy was happy that the bird liked his flute. He played a little bit more until the bird flew away. + +After that, the boy went back inside and cleaned his flute. He didn't want it to be dirty anymore. From then on, he always made sure his flute was clean before he played it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees and play with her toys. One day, her mommy took her to the theater to watch a show. + +Lily was very excited and couldn't wait to see the show. When they got there, they sat down in their seats and waited for the show to start. Suddenly, a nosy boy behind them started to talk loudly and disturb everyone. + +Lily's mommy asked the boy to be quiet, but he didn't listen. Lily got very upset and wanted to climb on stage to tell the boy to be quiet. But she couldn't because it was not allowed. + +Sadly, the show was ruined by the nosy boy and Lily didn't enjoy it. She went home feeling sad and disappointed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat yummy food like cookies and ice cream. One night, his mommy sent him to bed early. Timmy was sad because he wanted to stay up and play. + +But then, Timmy remembered that his mommy said she would send him a surprise in the morning if he went to bed early. Timmy got very excited and went to sleep right away. + +The next morning, Timmy woke up and saw a plate of yummy cookies on his nightstand. He was so happy and ate them all up. Timmy learned that sometimes it's good to go to bed early because you might get a yummy surprise in the morning. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the pool. One day, she was splashing around in the water when she saw a cell phone floating by. "Oh no! That's not good!" she said. + +She quickly got out of the pool and picked up the cell phone. It was all wet from the water. "Mommy, look what I found!" she said, holding up the phone. "Wow, good job, Lily! That phone must have fallen out of someone's pocket," her mommy said. + +Lily felt proud of herself for finding the phone. She put it up high on the table to dry off. "I hope the person who lost it comes back to get it," she said. And then she went back to splashing in the pool. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a huge ship. It was a very big boat that sailed on the sea. The ship had many rooms and a big deck where people could walk and look at the water. + +One day, the ship came to a small island. A little boy saw the ship and he wanted to keep it. He thought it was a toy and he wanted to play with it. But the ship was too big for him to keep. + +The boy looked at the ship and imagined all the adventures he could have on it. But he knew he could not keep it. So, he waved goodbye to the ship and watched it sail away into the horizon. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Jack. He had a big boat that he loved to sail on the sea. One day, he saw a little boy on the shore. The boy was sad because he lost his toy boat in the water. Jack was a generous sailor, so he said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find your boat." + +Jack sailed his boat near the shore and the little boy pointed to where he lost his boat. Jack splashed his feet in the water and searched for the toy boat. After a few minutes, he found it and gave it back to the little boy. The boy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mr. Sailor!" Jack smiled and said, "You're welcome, little buddy. Have a great day!" Then, Jack sailed away on his big boat, feeling good that he could help someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Billy said, "Let's play hide and seek near the fence!" Timmy loved that idea. + +As they were playing, Timmy decided to hide behind the fence. But when he tried to come out, he realized he was stuck! He called out to Billy, "Help! I'm stuck behind the fence!" Billy tried to pull him out, but it was no use. + +Just then, a miserable old man walked by. He said, "What's going on here?" Billy explained the situation, and the old man said, "I have some tools in my shed. I can help you get Timmy unstuck." Billy was relieved and grateful. + +The old man got his tools and was able to free Timmy from the fence. Timmy was so happy to be free and thanked the old man. From that day on, Timmy never hid behind the fence again. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Betsy. Betsy loved to play in the grass and eat carrots. One day, Betsy's friend, a squirrel named Sammy, came to visit her. + +"Hi Betsy! Do you want to come play with me in the trees?" asked Sammy. + +"I can't, Sammy. My fur is wet and I need to dry off," replied Betsy. + +Sammy looked at Betsy's fur and saw that it was very wet. "How did your fur get so wet, Betsy?" he asked. + +"I was playing by the river and I accidentally fell in. Now my fur is soaked," explained Betsy. + +Sammy thought for a moment and said, "I know! Let's go play in the distant meadow where the sun is shining. Your fur will dry off in no time!" + +Betsy and Sammy hopped over to the meadow and played in the warm sun. Betsy's fur dried off and she was happy again. They played until the sun went down and then went back to their homes. From that day on, Betsy was more careful when playing near the river. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park with his owner. One day, they went for a walk and saw a pretty view of the mountains. Max's owner took a picture of the view with her phone. + +Suddenly, Max saw a squirrel and started to run after it. His owner yelled, "Max, come back!" Max stopped and ran back to his owner. Max was a dependable dog who always listened to his owner. + +They continued their walk and saw many more pretty views. Max was happy to be outside with his owner and his owner was happy to have such a good and dependable dog. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved Christmas and he loved to decorate the tree with his family. One day, Timmy's mom brought out a box full of ornaments. Timmy saw a famous ornament that he really liked. It was a red ball with white stripes. He asked his mom if he could put it on the tree. + +His mom said yes and Timmy carefully hung the ornament on a branch. He stepped back to admire his work, but noticed that the ornament was not straight. He took it off the branch and tried again, but it was still crooked. Timmy tried one more time and finally got it right. He was so happy that he wanted to repeat the process with all the other ornaments. + +Timmy spent the whole afternoon hanging ornaments on the tree and repeating the process until they were all straight. When he was finished, he stood back and looked at the tree. It was the most beautiful tree he had ever seen, with the famous red and white striped ornament shining brightly. Timmy couldn't wait to show his dad when he came home from work. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mommy. They saw a big yellow bird in a tree. Timmy stared at the bird because it was so pretty. + +After a while, Timmy's mommy gave him a piece of candy to taste. Timmy put the candy in his mouth and it was very sweet. He liked the taste a lot. + +As they were walking home, Timmy saw a big truck with interesting pictures on it. He pointed to the truck and said "Mommy, look! That truck is so interesting!" His mommy smiled and said "Yes, it is." When they got home, Timmy told his daddy all about the bird, the candy, and the interesting truck. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read poems with her mommy. One day, they went to the park and saw a butterfly. It was slow and pretty. Lily tried to catch it, but it disappeared. + +Lily was sad, but her mommy told her to write a poem about the butterfly. Lily wrote a poem about the butterfly's colors and how it flew. She gave the poem to her mommy and they read it together. They were happy because even though the butterfly disappeared, they still had the poem to remember it by. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved planes and always dreamed of flying in one. One day, Timmy and his mom went to a museum. They saw an ancient plane that was used long ago. + +Timmy said, "Wow, that plane is so old!" + +His mom said, "Yes, it is. It's been around for a long time." + +As they walked by the plane, Timmy saw a man with a toy plane. + +Timmy said, "Can I play with your plane, please?" + +The man smiled and passed the toy plane to Timmy. Timmy was so happy and pretended to fly it around the ancient plane. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard. One day, Lily went outside to play, but it started to rain. She was frustrated because she couldn't play with her toys. + +Lily's mommy came outside and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Let's play in the rain!" They danced and splashed in the puddles together. Lily was happy again. + +After a while, the rain stopped and the sun came out. Lily and her mommy went back inside, tired but happy. Lily realized that playing in the rain could be fun too! +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 to the park to play. She was having fun on the swings when she heard a voice calling her name. + +It was her friend, Timmy. He looked very sad and lonely. Lily asked him what was wrong and he said he had torn his favorite toy. Lily felt bad for Timmy, so she gave him a big hug and told him everything would be okay. + +Together, they went to Timmy's house and Lily helped him fix his toy. Timmy was very happy and grateful for Lily's help. They played together for the rest of the day and had lots of fun. From that day on, Lily and Timmy were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a shy bunny named Benny. Benny lived in a big forest with his friends. One day, Benny saw a pretty flower and wanted to give it to his friend, Sally. But he was too shy to give it to her. + +Suddenly, Benny heard his phone ring. It was Sally! She wanted to play with him. Benny was so happy that he gave her the flower and they played together. Sally winked at Benny and he felt brave. + +From that day on, Benny wasn't so shy anymore. He learned that sometimes it's okay to be brave and do things that make you happy, like giving a flower to a friend or answering the phone when it rings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new dress that was very pretty. She loved to twirl in it and feel the fabric swirl around her. One day, her mom said they were going to make cookies together. Lily was so excited! They got out all the ingredients they needed, including sugar. Lily loved the taste of sugar. She helped her mom mix everything together and then they put the cookies in the oven. After a little while, the cookies were ready. They smelled so good! Lily couldn't wait to eat one. Her mom took them out of the oven and they let them cool for a bit. Then, her mom said "come on, let's try one!" They each took a cookie and they were delicious. Lily's mom said "we did a great job making these cookies together!" and Lily felt very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Max. Max loved to eat and sleep all day. One day, Max saw a little mouse named Timmy. Max wanted to eat Timmy, but Timmy did not want to be eaten. Timmy knew that there was a law that said cats could not eat mice. Max did not care about the law and tried to catch Timmy. + +Timmy ran and ran, but Max remained close behind. Timmy was scared and did not know what to do. Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He ran into a small hole in the wall. Max tried to follow, but he was too fat to fit. Max was sad that he could not catch Timmy, but he knew he had to follow the law. From that day on, Max remained friends with Timmy and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his square blocks. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys before dinner. But Timmy didn't want to stop playing and said, "I'll do it later, Mommy." + +As Timmy continued to play, he heard a weak voice coming from his toy box. "Help me, Timmy," said the voice. Timmy looked inside and saw that one of his toy soldiers was stuck in a corner. "I'll help you," said Timmy. But as he tried to rescue the soldier, he accidentally knocked over his toy box and all of his toys scattered everywhere. + +Timmy's mom was angry when she saw the mess and said, "Timmy, you delayed cleaning up your toys and now we don't have time for dessert. Remember, it's important to do things when we're asked and not put them off until later." Timmy felt sad that he didn't listen to his mom and missed out on dessert. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and do things when you're asked. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Robin. Robin lived in a tree near a house with a mailbox. Every day, Robin would fly to the mailbox to measure how tall it was. Robin loved to measure things! + +One day, Robin saw a big, graceful cat walking towards the mailbox. Robin was scared of the cat, but wanted to measure how long its tail was. Robin flew down to the mailbox to measure the cat's tail. + +But the cat was hungry and saw Robin as a tasty snack. The cat pounced on Robin and ate him! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to build with blocks and make tall towers. One day, he was playing with his friend Sarah when he said, "Let's build the tallest tower ever!" + +Sarah replied, "That sounds like a fun idea! We can test it to see if it's strong enough." + +So, Timmy and Sarah got to work building their tower. They added block after block until it was the tallest tower they had ever seen. They were so excited and lively as they stood back to admire their creation. + +But then, Timmy accidentally knocked the tower over. Sarah said, "Don't worry, Timmy. Let's build it again and this time we'll make it even stronger!" And so, they built the tower again, and this time it stood tall and strong. They tested it by gently pushing on it, and it didn't fall over. Timmy and Sarah were so proud of their lively tower-building skills! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys on the rug in her room. One day, her mom brought in a new rug that was very scary looking. It had big black spots on it that looked like monsters. + +Lily said to her mom, "Mommy, I don't like this rug. It's too scary." + +Her mom replied, "Don't mind the rug, Lily. It's just a silly rug. It won't hurt you." + +But Lily was still scared of the rug and didn't want to play on it. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home and saw the scary rug. He said, "Wow, this rug is really cool! It looks like a big game of connect the dots." + +Lily was surprised and looked at the rug again. She realized that the spots did look like dots and she could draw on them. She grabbed her markers and started to draw on the rug. From that day on, Lily loved the scary rug and played on it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his toys. One day, he was playing with his ball when he accidentally fell and hurt his knee. + +"Ouch! My knee hurts," cried Timmy. + +His mom came running and saw that Timmy was in pain. She gave him a big hug and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I will make it better. Let me give it a powerful squeeze." + +Timmy's mom gently squeezed his knee and he felt much better. "Thank you, Mommy," said Timmy with a smile. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that whenever he hurt himself, his mom would be there to give him a powerful squeeze and make it all better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden and watch the flowers grow. One day, she saw a beautiful red flower with black spots. "What kind of flower is that?" she asked her mommy. + +"That's a poppy," her mommy replied. "It's different from the other flowers in our garden." + +Lily was so excited to learn something new. She ran to her friend Timmy's house to mention the poppy. "Hey Timmy, have you seen the different flower in my garden? It's called a poppy!" she exclaimed. + +Timmy was amazed by the poppy and wanted to see it for himself. So, Lily took him to her garden and showed him the beautiful flower. They both admired it and talked about how different it was from the other flowers. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy loved to visit the poppy and mention how unique and special it was. They even drew pictures of it and showed them to their parents. The poppy brought joy and happiness to their little world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mom. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, let's bake some cookies today!" Lily was so happy and said, "Yay! I love baking cookies with you!" + +As they were baking, Lily's mom noticed that Lily's neck was feeling weak. She asked, "Lily, are you feeling okay? Your neck looks weak." Lily replied, "I'm okay, Mommy. I just need to sit down for a little bit." + +After a few minutes, Lily felt better and they finished baking their cookies. They sat down to enjoy their yummy treats and Lily said, "Mommy, I love baking with you. It's so much fun!" Her mom smiled and said, "I love baking with you too, Lily. It's our special time together." +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 found a big scale in her backyard. It was very cool to look at, with numbers and lines all over it. + +Lily decided to step on the scale to see how much she weighed. She watched as the numbers went up and then stopped at her weight. She was so proud of herself for being a big girl! + +After playing with the scale, Lily went to her mom and told her all about it. Her mom was happy to see Lily learning new things and growing up. From then on, Lily would always remember the cool scale in her backyard and how she stepped on it to see how much she weighed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a test at school and she was nervous. The test was about counting and she wasn't sure if she knew how to do it right. Her teacher gave her a piece of paper and told her to answer the questions. + +Lily tried her best to count the apples and the bananas on the paper, but she was still nervous. Suddenly, she saw her best friend, Timmy, sitting next to her. He looked happy and confident. Lily asked him if he knew how to count and he said yes. + +Lily felt better when Timmy helped her answer the questions. They finished the test together and gave it to the teacher. A few days later, the teacher gave back the tests and Lily got a good grade. She was so happy and thanked Timmy for helping her. From that day on, Lily wasn't nervous about tests anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved pizza very much. One day, her mom made a sweet pizza with lots of fruit on top. Lily was so happy and ate a big slice. + +After eating, she wanted to play with her toys. But then, her mom asked her to pause and clean up her room first. Lily didn't want to stop playing, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. + +So, she paused her playtime and cleaned up her toys. When she finished, her mom gave her another slice of sweet pizza as a reward. Lily was so happy and ate it all up. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He lived in a fancy house with a big porch. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy gun and pretended to shoot bad guys. + +His mom saw him and said, "Timmy, be careful with that toy. Guns are not toys." + +Timmy replied, "But Mom, I'm just pretending to shoot the bad guys." + +His mom said, "I understand, but it's still important to be safe." + +Timmy nodded and put his toy gun away. He went outside and sat on the porch, watching the birds fly by. He realized that there were other fun things to do besides pretending to shoot. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot had a very thick fur coat that kept him warm on cold days. One day, Spot was playing with his friend, a cat named Mittens. Mittens said, "Spot, don't forget to come to my house later for some milk." + +Spot wagged his tail and replied, "I won't forget, Mittens. I'll be there soon." + +As Spot was walking home, he stepped on a sharp rock and hurt his heel. He yelped in pain and limped back to Mittens' house. Mittens saw that Spot was hurt and asked, "What happened, Spot?" + +Spot replied, "I hurt my heel on a rock. Can you help me?" + +Mittens licked Spot's heel to make it feel better. Spot thanked Mittens and said, "I almost forgot about our milk date. Thank you for reminding me." + +Mittens smiled and said, "No problem, Spot. Friends always help each other." +Once upon a time, there was a big cart. It was so mighty that it could carry lots of things. One day, a little girl saw the cart and wanted to play with it. She pushed the cart around and around, laughing and having fun. + +Suddenly, the cart hit a bump and all the things inside fell out! The little girl felt sad, but then she had an idea. She pushed the cart back to her house and filled it up with her toys. Now the cart was even mightier, carrying all her favorite things. + +From that day on, the little girl loved to push her mighty cart around, showing it off to all her friends. And whenever she needed to move lots of things, she knew just what to do - use her mighty cart! +Once upon a time, there was a big, soft teddy bear. He had a big, brown nose and he loved to cuddle with his friends. One day, he went to visit his friend, a little rabbit. The rabbit was sad because he had lost his carrot. The teddy bear wanted to help his friend, so he went to look for the carrot. He searched and searched, but he couldn't find it anywhere. Suddenly, he had an idea! He knew that if he increased his sense of smell, he would be able to find the carrot. So, he took a deep breath and sniffed the air. He followed the smell and soon he found the carrot! The little rabbit was so happy and hugged the teddy bear tightly. From that day on, the teddy bear and the rabbit were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little kid named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He heard birds singing and kids laughing. The park was a calm place. + +Timmy played on the swings and went down the slide. He saw a dog running around and heard it barking. Suddenly, Timmy's mom called him over. It was time to go home. Timmy was sad to leave the park, but he knew he could come back another day. +Once upon a time, there was a little piggy named Oink. Oink lived in a barn with his friends, the cows and the chickens. One day, Oink wanted to go on an adventure, so he said to his friends, "Let's go explore!" + +The cows and chickens were hesitant, but Oink was persistent. He kept saying, "Come on, let's go!" Finally, the cows and chickens agreed to follow Oink. + +They walked and walked until they came across a big, red barn. Oink said, "Look, a barn! Let's go inside and see what's there." So, they went inside and found lots of hay and some tasty apples to eat. + +After their adventure, Oink and his friends went back to their barn feeling happy and full. They all agreed that it was a fun day and thanked Oink for being so persistent. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy village with lots of animals and people. One day, a big storm came and destroyed many houses. The villagers were sad and scared. They didn't know what to do. + +One man named John regretted not building his house stronger. He felt bad that he didn't prepare better for the storm. But then, he had an idea. He went to all the other villagers and asked them to work together to rebuild their homes. + +Everyone agreed and they all worked together to make their village even stronger than before. They learned that working together makes things better. And John learned that it's better to be prepared than to regret later. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her soft and cozy bathrobe after taking a bath. One day, she went to her room to put on her bathrobe, but she couldn't find it anywhere. She looked under her bed and in her closet, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily's face turned pale as she started to worry. She didn't want to go to bed without her favorite bathrobe. She decided to ask her mom for help. Her mom came to her room and asked her to describe the bathrobe. Lily said it was pink and had a hood. + +Her mom knew exactly where it was. She went to the laundry room and found the bathrobe in the washing machine. She took it out and gave it to Lily. Lily was so happy and gave her mom a big hug. She thanked her mom and made sure to lock her bedroom door before going to bed that night. +Once upon a time, there was a smart pigeon named Pogo. Pogo was very intelligent and he loved to make jokes. One day, Pogo met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hello, Lily! Did you hear the joke about the pigeon who flew into a glass window?" Pogo asked. + +"No, what happened?" Lily asked. + +"He said, 'I didn't see that coming!'" Pogo joked. + +Lily laughed and said, "That's a funny joke, Pogo! You're a clever pigeon." + +Pogo flapped his wings happily and said, "Thank you, Lily! I love making people laugh." + +From that day on, Pogo and Lily became good friends and Pogo would always make her laugh with his silly jokes. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play in the park. One day, Spot saw a group of dogs playing together. He wanted to join them and have fun too! + +But Spot didn't have a suit like the other dogs. He felt sad because he thought he couldn't play with them. Then, a kind dog named Max came over and said, "You don't need a suit to have fun! We just want you to be healthy and happy." + +Spot was so happy to hear that! He ran and played with the other dogs all day long. From that day on, Spot knew that he didn't need fancy things to have fun. All he needed was good friends and a healthy body. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and sweets. One day, her mom gave her a big lollipop. Lily put it in her mouth and said, "Mmm, it tastes so good!" + +Suddenly, Lily heard a voice crying for help. She looked around and saw a little bird stuck in a tree. The bird was helpless and couldn't get down. Lily knew she had to help. She put down her lollipop and climbed up the tree to rescue the bird. + +After she helped the bird, Lily went back to her lollipop. But now, she didn't want to eat it anymore. She realized that helping others made her feel happy and proud. The moral of the story is that helping others is more important than eating candy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird with a pretty feather. The bird loved to fly and sing, but it was always alone. One day, the bird saw a group of birds flying together in the sky. It wanted to join them and be their friend, but it was scared they wouldn't like it. + +The little bird thought about it for a while and decided to try. It flew up to the group of birds and asked if it could join them. The birds looked at the little bird and saw its pretty feather. They said yes and welcomed it into their group. + +The little bird was so happy to have friends to fly and sing with. It felt like it belonged somewhere. The moral of the story is that sometimes we need to be brave and ask to join in with others. We might be surprised at how much fun we can have and how tight our friendships can become. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy's family owned a small store where they sold toys and candy. Timmy loved to help his parents sell things, and he was very good at it. + +One day, a man came into the store. He looked very angry and ignorant. Timmy's parents didn't want to sell him anything, but they didn't want to make him angry either. So they sold him some candy. + +After the man left, Timmy noticed that he had left the store through the exit without paying. Timmy's parents were very upset, but Timmy knew that something bad was going to happen. Later that day, the police came and arrested the man for stealing from the store. + +Timmy's parents were happy that the man was caught, but Timmy felt sad. He knew that selling candy to the ignorant man was a mistake, and he wished that he could have stopped him from leaving through the exit without paying. From that day on, Timmy promised to always be careful when selling things to strangers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the theater with her family. One day, they went to see a play about a kind princess who helped others. Lily loved the play and clapped her hands to applaud the actors. + +After the play, Lily and her family went for a walk in the park. They saw a man playing music on the street. People were walking by, but no one was stopping to listen. Lily's mom said, "Let's stop and listen. It's important to be kind and show appreciation for others' talents." So they stood and listened to the man play his guitar. When he finished, they applauded and gave him a few coins. + +Lily learned that it's important to be kind and show appreciation for others. Even a mild applause can make someone feel good. From then on, she made sure to always show her appreciation for others' talents. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to fly. Every day, she would fly high up in the sky and see the world from above. One day, while flying, she saw a sign that said "Free Haircuts Today!" The little bird didn't know what a haircut was, but she was curious. + +Later that day, the little bird saw a group of animals gathered around a tree. She flew closer to see what was happening and saw a very attractive squirrel with a new haircut. The little bird realized that a haircut was when someone cut their hair to look different. + +From that day on, the little bird decided that she wanted a haircut too. She flew to the tree where the squirrel had gotten his haircut and asked for the same one. The squirrel laughed and said, "Birds don't have hair, silly!" The little bird felt embarrassed but learned something new. She realized that not everything is meant for everyone and that it's important to ask questions before trying something new. +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 hurt her finger while playing with her favorite toy. Her finger was so sad and she started to cry. + +Lily's mom noticed her crying and asked what happened. Lily showed her mom her hurt finger and said, "It's sad and hurts a lot." Her mom hugged her and said, "Let's go to the store and get a band-aid for your finger." + +At the store, they found a colorful band-aid that made Lily happy. Her mom put it on her finger and said, "All better now!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy." From that day on, Lily was more careful when playing with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and go to the park. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to a special place called a "club". Timmy was excited to go and see what a club was. + +When they got to the club, Timmy saw lots of people dancing and having fun. He wanted to dance too, but he was too shy. Suddenly, the music stopped and everyone paused. Timmy's mom whispered to him that it was time for a special dance. Timmy felt nervous, but he joined in. + +After the dance, Timmy felt grateful for his mom for taking him to the club. He couldn't wait to go back and dance again. From that day on, Timmy loved going to the club and dancing with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was very furry and cute. One day, the bird was flying in the sky and saw two other birds fighting. They were fighting over a worm. + +The little bird felt sad seeing them fight. So, the little bird flew down and picked up the worm. Then, the little bird gave the worm to the two birds. They stopped fighting and became friends. + +The little bird felt happy because the two birds were no longer fighting. The moral of the story is that it’s better to share and be friends than to fight over something small. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to sing all day long. One day, Tweet was flying in the rain and got very wet. Tweet didn't like being wet and thought about flying home to dry off. But then, Tweet remembered a story that Mama Bird told about a little bird who got an x-ray and found out that it had a broken wing. Mama Bird said that the little bird didn't sing anymore and became very sad. + +Tweet realized that even though being wet was uncomfortable, it was better than not being able to sing. So, Tweet continued to sing in the rain and even sang a special song about being happy no matter what. The other animals heard Tweet's song and joined in, singing and dancing in the rain. Tweet was happy that everyone was having fun and learned that it's important to keep singing, even when things get tough. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat cookies. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. Timmy didn't want to clean his room, so he yelled at his mom. His mom was sad because Timmy yelled at her. + +The next day, Timmy felt guilty for yelling at his mom. He decided to make her a special present. He drew a picture of a calendar and gave it to her. His mom was very happy and proud of Timmy for being kind. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that it's not nice to yell at people and he always tried to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird that loved to fly high in the sky. One day, the bird saw a big, dark cloud in the distance. The bird guessed that it might rain soon, so it flew down to land on a peaceful tree. + +As the bird sat on the tree, it saw a big, scary cat coming closer and closer. The bird knew it had to fly away to stay safe. So, it spread its wings and flew up high in the sky again. + +The cat tried to catch the bird, but it was too fast. The bird flew far away to a new land where it could live peacefully without any scary cats. And from that day on, the little bird always guessed the weather and never landed on any dangerous trees again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars, but he wanted more. One day, Timmy's parents gave him a big present. When he opened it, he saw a race track with loops! Timmy was so happy to receive the present. + +The race track was very powerful. It had a motor that made the cars go super fast. Timmy played with it all day long. He loved watching the cars go around the loops. + +At the end of the day, Timmy was tired but happy. He went to bed dreaming about his powerful race track with loops. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, while she was playing, she saw a fairy. The fairy was very small and had wings. She was very playful and danced around Lily. + +Lily was so happy to see the fairy. She wanted to hold her, but she was afraid she might drop her. The fairy flew around and around, and Lily giggled and laughed. Suddenly, the fairy dropped something shiny. It was a little golden key. + +Lily picked up the key and asked the fairy what it was for. The fairy told her that it was the key to a magical door that led to a secret garden. Lily was very excited and asked the fairy to take her there. The playful fairy agreed and they flew off together to find the secret garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dark room with a big bed and a soft pillow. One day, Lily was playing with her favorite teddy bear when she noticed a hole in its arm. She asked her mommy to help her stitch the hole. Mommy got a needle and thread and showed Lily how to stitch. They worked together and soon the teddy bear was all fixed! + +Later that day, Lily's mommy made her a yummy snack of peanut butter and jelly. Lily loved peanut butter and jelly! She took a knife and spread the peanut butter on the bread. Then she spread the jelly on top. It was messy, but it tasted so good! Lily was happy that her teddy bear was fixed and that she got to eat her favorite snack. She went to bed with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, she saw a bench and decided to sit down. Suddenly, she heard a powerful voice. + +"Hello there, little girl," the voice said. + +Lily looked around but didn't see anyone. She realized the voice was coming from a bird sitting on a tree. + +"Wow, you can speak!" Lily exclaimed. + +"Yes, I can," the bird replied. "I am a powerful bird who can speak many languages." + +Lily was amazed and asked the bird to teach her how to speak like him. The bird agreed and they had a long conversation on the bench. From that day on, Lily visited the bench every day to talk to her new friend, the powerful bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a bee buzzing around the flowers. She wanted to touch it, but her mommy said not to because it might sting her. + +Lily got tired of playing and went inside to take a nap. But she didn't want to sleep, she wanted to play more. So she shouted and cried until her mommy came in and cuddled her. + +After a while, Lily felt better and decided to go back outside. She saw the bee again and remembered what her mommy said. She watched it fly from flower to flower and thought it was so pretty. From then on, she never tried to touch a bee again, but loved to watch them from a safe distance. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jelly, especially strawberry jelly. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They had a picnic and brought lots of food, including jelly. + +Lily was so excited to eat the jelly that she opened the jar too quickly and it snapped! The jelly went everywhere and it was a terrible mess. Lily started to cry because she thought she ruined the picnic. + +Her mommy and daddy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's okay. We can clean it up and still have a fun picnic together." They cleaned up the jelly and Lily was happy again. She learned that accidents happen, but it's important to stay positive and have fun with the people you love. +Once upon a time, there was a penguin named Pete. Pete lived in a cold place called Antarctica. Pete had a friend named Timmy, who was a seal. They loved to play together. + +One day, Timmy said to Pete, "Let's go find some fish to eat!" Pete replied, "I can't go now, I have to work." Timmy asked, "What kind of work?" Pete said, "I have to help build a new igloo for my family. It has to be tight so we don't get cold." + +Timmy said, "I can help you! I'm good at digging in the snow." So, Pete and Timmy worked together to build the igloo. They made sure it was tight and warm inside. When they finished, they went to find some fish to eat. They were happy that they could help each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little house. It was very small, but it fit a family of three. One day, it started to rain. The rain was very loud and made the little house shake. The family inside the house felt scared. But then, they saw that the rain was making the flowers outside grow big and strong. They felt happy that the rain was helping the flowers. After the rain stopped, the family went outside to play in the puddles. They had so much fun splashing in the water! The little house was happy too, because it got a nice drink of water from the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck. The duck was very happy and liked to swim in the pond. One day, the duck met a rude cat. The cat did not like the duck and said mean things to him. + +The duck felt sad and went to talk to his friend, the rabbit. The rabbit was kind and listened to the duck's story. The rabbit said, "Don't worry, I will help you. Let's bury the cat's mean words in the ground." + +The duck and the rabbit dug a hole and buried the cat's rude words. After that, the duck felt better and went back to swimming in the pond. The cat saw the duck and tried to be nice this time. The duck forgave the cat and they became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat cookies. One day, Lily was scared of the dark. She wanted to turn on the light, but she didn't know how. She asked her mommy for help. + +Mommy came and turned on the light. Lily felt happy and safe. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for helping me, mommy. The dark is terrible." + +Mommy hugged Lily back and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. I'll always be here to help you." From that day on, Lily wasn't afraid of the dark anymore because she knew her mommy would always be there to turn on the light. +Once upon a time, there was a small dog named Max. Max loved to jog in the park with his owner. One day, Max and his owner entered a race. Max was very excited, but also a little scared. He had never raced before. + +The race was very long, but Max kept jogging and jogging. He was determined to finish. Finally, they reached the end and the result was announced. Max had come in third place! He was so happy and proud of himself. From that day on, Max knew he could do anything he set his mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved music and dancing, and she dreamed of going on a tour with her favorite singer, Poppy. One day, Lily's mom took her to a concert where Poppy was performing. Lily was so happy, she danced and sang along to all the songs. + +After the concert, Lily's mom took her to meet Poppy backstage. Lily was so excited, she could hardly speak. Poppy asked Lily if she wanted to record a song with her. Lily nodded her head and they went to the recording studio. Poppy played the guitar while Lily sang. The sound was clear and beautiful. + +When they finished, Poppy told Lily that she was going on tour soon and asked if she wanted to come along. Lily was overjoyed and said yes. She couldn't wait to go on tour with Poppy and sing their song together. +Once upon a time, there was a big mule named Max. Max was very strong and could carry heavy things. One day, Max wanted to eat some grass, but there was not enough grass for him to eat. Max was sad because he was hungry. + +Max decided to walk to a new place to find more grass. He walked and walked, but he could not find any grass. Max was getting tired and thirsty. Suddenly, Max saw a large field with lots of grass. Max was happy and ran to the field. + +But when Max got to the field, he saw another mule eating the grass. The other mule was also big and strong. Max was scared and did not know what to do. The other mule saw Max and started to chase him. Max ran as fast as he could, but the other mule was too fast. + +Max was very scared and did not know how to get away from the other mule. Then, Max had an idea. He would grow bigger and stronger than the other mule. Max started to eat lots of grass and drink lots of water. He grew and grew until he was the largest mule in the field. + +The other mule saw how big Max had grown and was scared. The other mule ran away and Max was able to eat all the grass he wanted. Max was happy and no longer hungry. From that day on, Max knew that if he wanted to be strong, he needed to eat and grow big. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat in the water. The boat was navy blue and very heavy. It had a big sail that blew in the wind. A little girl named Lily was on the boat. She gazed at the water and saw lots of fish swimming. + +Suddenly, the wind picked up and the boat started to move. Lily held on tight to the side of the boat. The waves were big and the boat was bouncing up and down. But Lily wasn't scared. She looked out at the big ocean and felt very brave. + +After a while, the wind died down and the boat stopped moving. Lily looked up at the sky and saw the sun setting. The sky was pink and orange and very pretty. Lily smiled and felt very happy. She knew she had gone on a big adventure and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing in the park with her friends when she heard a loud noise. It was a fire truck with flashing lights and a loud siren. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "Oh no! There must be an emergency!" + +Lily didn't know what that meant, so Timmy explained, "It's when something bad happens and we need help from grown-ups." + +Suddenly, Lily saw her mom running towards her. "Lily, we have to leave the park now. There's a deep hole in the ground and it's not safe to play here anymore," her mom said. + +Lily was sad to leave the park, but she knew her mom would only allow her to play somewhere safe. Later that day, Lily's mom told her that the fire truck was there to help fix the deep hole in the ground. Lily was happy to know that everything was going to be okay. +Once upon a time, there was a big race in the wild forest. All the animals were very competitive and wanted to win. The rabbit was running very fast, but the turtle was slow and steady. They both wanted to finish first. + +Suddenly, the rabbit got tired and stopped to take a nap. The turtle kept going and going. He didn't give up. Slowly but surely, he passed the rabbit and finished the race first. + +Everyone was surprised and happy for the turtle. He proved that being slow and steady can win the race. From that day on, the animals learned that it's not always about being fast and competitive, but about finishing what you start. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very jealous of his friend, the squirrel. The squirrel had a lot of nuts and Benny wanted them all for himself. + +One day, Benny saw a big, scary bird. He ran to the squirrel's tree and told him about the bird. The squirrel was scared too, but he knew what to do. He climbed up the tree and threw some nuts at the bird. The bird flew away and the squirrel was safe. + +Benny realized that he was wrong to be jealous of the squirrel's nuts. He saw that the squirrel was a good friend who knew how to help when things got scary. From that day on, Benny and the squirrel shared their nuts and were happy together. The result of their friendship was that they both had plenty to eat and were never scared again. The moral of the story is that being a good friend is more important than having lots of things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved looking at things and would observe everything around him. One day, Timmy and his dad went for a ride in their car. Timmy loved cars and was excited to see the engine of the car. + +As they were driving, Timmy's dad noticed that Timmy looked uncomfortable. "What's wrong, Timmy?" he asked. Timmy replied, "My tummy hurts." + +His dad pulled over and observed that Timmy was feeling sick. He opened the hood of the car and showed Timmy the engine. "See this part here, Timmy? That's the engine. It makes the car go," his dad explained. + +After a few minutes, Timmy felt better and they continued their journey. Timmy was happy to have learned about the engine and was excited to observe more things on their trip. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, she found an unknown bird in her backyard. "Wow, what kind of bird is this?" she asked her mom. "I don't know," her mom replied. "Let's watch it together and see what it does." + +As they watched the bird, Lily noticed that it started to turn in circles. "Mom, look! The bird is turning around!" she exclaimed. Suddenly, the bird flew away and Lily felt sad. "Why did it leave?" she asked her mom. + +"I'm not sure, Lily. Sometimes things happen that we can't explain," her mom said. "But we can keep watching and maybe we'll see it again someday." Lily smiled and hugged her mom, happy to have someone to watch the birds with. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved popcorn. He loved how it smelled and how it tasted. One day, Timmy's mom said to him, "Let's make some popcorn together!" + +Timmy was very excited. He ran to the kitchen and saw that his mom had a delicate popcorn maker. Timmy helped his mom put the popcorn kernels into the machine and then they turned it on. After a few minutes, they heard the popcorn start to pop! + +"Wow, Mommy! Look at all the popcorn!" Timmy said. + +"Yes, Timmy. It's important to be careful because the popcorn is hot and delicate," his mom replied. + +They enjoyed eating the popcorn together while watching their favorite movie. Timmy was so happy that he got to make popcorn with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her cup in the bath. She filled it up with water and splashed it around. Suddenly, the cup slipped from her hand and fell on the floor. + +"Oh no! My cup is broken," cried Lily. + +Her mom came into the bathroom and saw the fragile cup on the ground. "It's okay, Lily. We can get you a new cup," said her mom. + +Lily was happy to hear that and continued to splash around in the bath. She knew that accidents happen sometimes but it was important to not get too upset about it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on adventures with his family. One day, they decided to go kayaking. Timmy was very excited! + +As they were paddling down the river, Timmy noticed a tear in the side of his kayak. He became fearful that he might sink. "Mommy, Daddy, my kayak is broken!" Timmy cried. + +His parents reassured him that they would fix the tear and that everything would be okay. They pulled over to the side of the river and patched up the hole. Timmy was so happy that he could continue on his adventure without any worries. + +"Thanks, Mommy and Daddy," Timmy said. "I love kayaking with you!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a favorite toy that he always played with. One day, Timmy's mom said it was time to decide which toys to give away. Timmy didn't want to give away his favorite toy. + +Timmy's mom said they needed to tie all the toys together with a cord so they wouldn't get lost. Timmy helped tie the toys together with the cord. But he still didn't want to give away his favorite toy. + +Then, Timmy's mom saw something unusual. Timmy's favorite toy had a hole in it. She decided to throw it away instead of giving it away. Timmy was sad, but he knew he still had lots of other toys to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play baseball with his friends. One day, Timmy went to play baseball with his friends, but he forgot his baseball bat at home. + +Timmy's friend, Johnny, said "Oh no, Timmy. How are we going to play without a bat?" + +Timmy said, "I don't know. Maybe we can use a stick." + +But Johnny said, "No, that won't work. The stick is too smelly." + +Timmy didn't want to give up. Then, he had an idea. He said, "I remember my mom has a broomstick at home. Maybe we can use that instead!" + +So, Timmy and his friends went to Timmy's house and found the broomstick. They used it to play baseball and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures in her backyard. One day, she spotted a big ship in the distance. It was so big, it looked like a giant toy! + +Lily was so excited to see the ship up close. She ran to tell her mommy and daddy, but they were busy with work. So, she decided to go on an adventure by herself. She packed a little bag with snacks and her favorite toy, a brilliant red ball. + +As she got closer to the ship, she noticed it was starting to sail away. She tried to run faster, but she couldn't catch up. She missed the chance to see the ship up close. + +Feeling sad, Lily sat down and started to play with her red ball. Suddenly, she noticed something in the distance. It was a little boat! The boat was coming towards her and it was filled with friendly sailors. They invited her to come on board and see the ship up close. + +Lily was so happy! She got to see the ship and even got a little tour from the sailors. As she waved goodbye to the ship and the sailors, she realized that sometimes missing something can lead to an even better adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was feeling sick and didn't want to take his medicine. His mommy said, "Timmy, you need to take your medicine so you can feel better." Timmy didn't like the taste of the medicine, but he knew his mommy loved him and wanted him to feel better. + +Later that day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw that Timmy wasn't feeling well and asked, "Are you okay?" Timmy said, "No, I don't feel good. I had to take yucky medicine." Billy said, "I don't like medicine either, but it helps us feel better. That was very thoughtful of your mommy to give you medicine to help you feel better." + +Timmy thought about what Billy said and decided to take his medicine. He felt better soon after and was able to play with Billy. Timmy realized that even though he didn't like the taste of medicine, it was important to take it when he was sick. He also knew that his mommy loved him and was always looking out for him. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to a baseball game with her dad. She was a big fan of the team and wore a hat with their logo on it. As they arrived at the stadium, they saw a man selling cotton candy. Lily asked her dad if she could have some, but he said it wasn't healthy and didn't permit her to buy any. + +During the game, Lily noticed a boy sitting in front of them was wearing the same hat as hers. She tapped him on the shoulder and they started talking. The boy's name was Jack and he was also a big fan of the team. They talked about their favorite players and how they hoped they would win the game. + +As the game went on, Lily's dad started to feel hot and uncomfortable. He realized that his shirt didn't fit him well anymore. He told Lily that they needed to leave early and go shopping for some new clothes. Lily was disappointed but understood that her dad needed new clothes. Before they left, Jack gave Lily a high-five and said, "I hope we can come to another game together soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry cat named Mittens. One day, Lily and Mittens were playing in the living room when Lily's mommy came in with a big bottle of wine. + +"Look, Lily!" mommy said, "I got a new bottle of wine. It's for grown-ups only." + +Lily didn't understand what mommy meant by "grown-ups only", so she asked, "Can I have some wine too?" + +Mommy shook her head and said, "No, sweetie. Wine is not for little kids. It's only for mommy and daddy." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She didn't like it when she couldn't have what she wanted. Mittens noticed that Lily was upset and crawled onto her lap to comfort her. "Don't worry, Lily," Mittens meowed, "We can play with our toys instead. That's more fun than wine anyway." + +Lily smiled and hugged Mittens. She realized that having fun with her furry friend was much better than having wine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her doll when she accidentally ripped its dress. She didn't know what to do, so she went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can you help me fix my doll's dress?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, let's try to stitch it up." So they got a needle and thread and started to sew the dress back together. It was hard work, but they didn't give up. + +After they finished, Lily hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me. I love you!" Her mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily. You're not grumpy anymore, are you?" Lily shook her head and said, "No, I'm happy now that my doll's dress is fixed." +Once upon a time, there was a big, wild jungle. In the jungle, there was a monkey who loved to walk around and explore. One day, the monkey saw a pit in the ground. It was very deep and dark. The monkey thought it looked scary, so he decided to walk around it instead of jumping over it. The monkey continued to walk through the jungle, looking for more exciting things to see. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, she noticed that her favorite teddy bear had a big hole in its arm. "Oh no!" cried Lily. "Teddy needs a stitch." + +Lily's mother sat down with her and showed her how to thread a needle and make a stitch. Lily was very careful and did a great job fixing Teddy's arm. "You're a great helper," said her mother. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They were having fun on the slide and swings when Lily saw something ordinary on the ground. It was a piece of string. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +As they were leaving the park, Lily's friend Sarah realized that her shoe was untied. "Can you tie my shoe, Lily?" she asked. Lily remembered the string in her pocket and used it to tie Sarah's shoe. "You're a great friend," said Sarah. + +Lily felt proud of herself for being able to help her friend. She knew that even ordinary things like a piece of string could come in handy when someone needed help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside, but her mom always told her to be careful on Tuesdays. Lily didn't know why, but she always listened to her mom. + +One Tuesday, Lily went to the park with her friends. They played on the swings and the slide, but Lily noticed something strange. There was a filthy old man sitting on a bench, staring at them. + +Lily didn't like the way the man looked at them, so she told her friends they should go home. As they walked away, Lily blinked and saw the man following them. She knew they had to run. + +When they got home, Lily told her mom about the man. Her mom called the police and they caught the man. Lily was proud of herself for being brave and listening to her mom's warning about Tuesdays. From then on, she always paid attention to her instincts and stayed safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to spend time playing with her toys in her room. One day, she found a shiny penny under her bed. + +Excitedly, she ran to her mom and said, "Look what I found under my bed!" + +Her mom replied, "Wow, that's great! You can save it or spend it on something you really want." + +Lily thought patiently about what she wanted to buy. After a while, she decided to spend her penny on a lollipop from the store. She was so happy with her choice and enjoyed every lick of her sweet treat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily took her teddy bear to the park to play. She left it on the bench while she went to play on the swings. When she came back, her teddy bear was gone! Someone had stolen it! + +Lily started to worry and cry. She didn't want to lose her teddy bear, it was very special to her. She asked everyone at the park if they had seen it, but no one had. + +Lily's mommy tried to buy her a new teddy bear, but it was too expensive. Lily was very sad and missed her teddy bear very much. She wished she could have it back. But unfortunately, it was never found. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird had a long wing. He liked to fly in the sky. He felt happy when he flew. One day, the bird hurt his wing. He couldn't fly anymore. He felt sad. His friends helped him and his wing got better. Now, the bird can fly again and he feels happy. +Once upon a time, there was a bee hive in a big tree. The bees were happy and busy, making honey for their queen. One day, a little boy came to the tree and threw a rock at the hive. The hive broke and the bees flew away. + +The little boy was happy that he had broken the hive, but he didn't know that the bees were now homeless and cold. Without a hive, the bees couldn't make honey or protect their queen. The little boy didn't care and went home. + +The next day, the little boy went back to the tree and saw that the bees were gone. He didn't know what had happened to them. The bees had flown away to find a new home, but the little boy never saw them again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bush in the garden. The bush was not very nice because it was all dry and brown. One day, a little girl came to the garden and saw the bush. She thought it was very sad and wanted to help it. So, she watered the bush every day and gave it some food. After a few weeks, the bush started to improve. It grew some green leaves and flowers. The little girl was very happy to see the bush was nice again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color all day long. One day, she drew a picture of a beautiful butterfly and wanted to show it to her mom. But when she got to the kitchen, she saw that her mom was very busy and didn't have time to look at her picture. + +Lily felt sad and went back to her room. But then she remembered something her mom had told her before: "If you ever feel sad, try folding your hands and take a deep breath". So, Lily did just that. She folded her hands and took a deep breath. Suddenly, she felt better. + +But then, she heard a crack sound coming from her toy box. She opened it and found her favorite toy was broken. She started to cry, but then she saw something hidden behind the toy. It was a note from her mom that said: "You are my sunshine, and I love you very much". + +Lily realized that sometimes, when things don't go as planned, we just need to fold our hands and take a deep breath. And sometimes, there are hidden surprises that can make us feel better. She felt happy again and went to hug her mom. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach and play in the water. One day, she saw a dolphin swimming in the icy water. She was very excited and wanted to play with the dolphin. + +"Lily, stop!" her mom said. "You can't go in the water. It's too cold." + +"But I want to play with the dolphin," Lily said. + +"I know, but it's not safe. Dolphins are wild animals and they might hurt you," her mom explained. + +Lily was sad, but she knew her mom was right. She watched the dolphin swim away and waved goodbye. "Goodbye, dolphin," she said. "I'll come back and see you again soon." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She didn't like to eat vegetables, especially broccoli. Her mommy always told her that broccoli was good for her, but she thought it tasted yucky. + +One day, Lily and her mommy went to the grocery store. While they were walking down the aisle, Lily saw a bag of candy on the top shelf. She wanted to get it, but it was too high for her to reach. She said, "Mommy, can you help me reach the candy?" + +Her mommy said, "No, that candy is dangerous for you. Let's get some broccoli instead." Lily didn't want to eat broccoli, but she knew it was better than eating something dangerous. So, she said, "Okay mommy, let's get some broccoli." +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max loved to wander around the park, smelling flowers and chasing butterflies. One day, Max wandered too far and got lost. He searched and searched for his way back home, but he couldn't find it. + +As the sun started to set, Max's tummy began to rumble. He needed to go potty, but he couldn't find a toilet anywhere. Max started to feel sad and scared. He missed his family and wanted to go home fast. + +Just when Max thought he would never find his way back home, he heard a familiar voice calling his name. It was his owner, who had been looking for him all day. Max wagged his tail fast and ran towards his owner. He was so happy to be reunited with his family and to finally go potty in his own toilet. From that day on, Max never wandered too far from home again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games with her friends. One day, she went to the park to play hide and seek. She was very good at hiding and her friends could not find her. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a grumpy man sitting on a bench. She went to him and asked, "Why are you so grumpy?" The man replied, "I lost my favorite game." Lily felt sad for him and said, "I can help you find it!" + +They searched together and finally found the game under a tree. The man was so happy and thanked Lily. He said, "You are a kind girl." Lily smiled and leaned on the man's shoulder. They sat there and played the game together. From that day, the man was never grumpy again. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Jack. He had a sword that was very strong and could help him fight the bad guys. One day, Jack was going on a journey to find a treasure. His mom said he could go, but only if he promised to be careful and come back home safe. Jack promised and set off on his adventure. + +As he walked through the forest, he saw a dragon with a big weapon. The dragon wanted to fight Jack, but Jack knew his sword was reliable and could help him win. They battled for a long time, but in the end, Jack defeated the dragon and continued on his journey. + +Finally, Jack found the treasure he had been looking for. He was so happy and proud of himself for being brave. He knew his mom would be proud too. He returned home safely and his mom was very happy to see him. She allowed him to keep the treasure as a reward for being so brave. +Once upon a time, there was a big white house. In the house lived a patient dog named Max. Max loved to play with his toys all day long. + +One day, Max's owner told him it was time to go outside. Max was so excited, he ran out the door without closing it! His owner had to remind him to close the door so the bugs wouldn't come inside. + +Max learned his lesson and made sure to always close the door behind him. From that day on, he lived happily ever after in his big white house with his patient owner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to get letters from her grandma. One day, Lily got a letter that was different from the regular letters. She didn't understand it. + +Lily went to her mom and asked her to explain the letter. Her mom said, "This letter is from grandma, but it's not a regular letter. It's an invitation to her birthday party!" + +Lily was so excited! She couldn't wait to go to grandma's birthday party. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for explaining the letter to me!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his car so much. He would play with it all day long. One day, Timmy's mom told him not to play with his car in the mud because it will get dirty. But Timmy was foolish and didn't listen. + +He took his car and drove it in the mud. The wheels got stuck in the mud and Timmy couldn't move it anymore. He felt sad because his car was dirty and he couldn't play with it anymore. But then, his mom came and helped him clean his car. Timmy felt happy again because he loved his car so much and now it was clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play near the lake. One day, she saw a swan swimming gracefully on the water. She wanted to touch it, but she was too scared to get close. + +Her friend, Tommy, came by and saw her looking at the swan. "Do you want to touch it?" he asked. + +Lily shook her head. "I don't dare," she said. + +Tommy smiled. "Don't worry, I'll help you." + +He gently picked up the swan and brought it to Lily. She was so happy and humble that she could finally touch the beautiful swan. + +From that day on, Lily and Tommy visited the swan every day. They would play and feed it, and the swan would always greet them with a gentle honk. Lily learned that sometimes it's okay to be scared, but with a little help from a friend, anything is possible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and chase butterflies. One day, she found a treat on the ground. It was a lollipop with an unknown flavor. She was so excited to try it! + +Lily sat down on the grass and started to unwrap the lollipop. Suddenly, a gentle breeze blew by and made her hair dance. She waited for the wind to settle before taking a lick. It was the most delicious treat she had ever tasted! + +After finishing the lollipop, Lily continued to play outside. She ran around, jumped and laughed. She felt happy and content as the sun began to set. As the day settled into night, she knew it was time to go inside and get ready for bed. She fell asleep with a smile on her face, dreaming of more adventures and treats to discover. +Once upon a time, there was a big storm. The wind blew hard and the rain fell fast. A little bird was flying in the sky, but it was scared. It needed a shelter to hide from the storm. + +The bird saw a fair tree with big leaves and decided to land on it. But the tree was not a good shelter. The wind was too strong and the leaves were shaking. The bird heard a sound, a ring, and looked around. + +It saw a small house with a roof that could protect it from the storm. The bird flew to the house and found a small hole to enter. It was safe and dry inside. The bird was happy and thanked the house for being a good shelter. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was a funny dog who liked to play and run. One day, Spot saw a big cat. The big cat did not look nice. + +Spot said, "Hi, big cat. Do you want to play?" The big cat looked at Spot and said, "No, I do not want to play. I am a threat. Go away." Spot started to tremble because he was scared of the big cat. + +Spot ran to his friend, a little bird named Tweet. Tweet saw that Spot was scared. Tweet said, "Do not worry, Spot. I will help you." Tweet flew to the big cat and said, "You should be nice and play with Spot." The big cat thought about it and said, "Okay, I will try." They all played together and became friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim had a little chest where he kept his toys. He loved his toys very much and always took good care of them. Every day, Tim played with his toys and put them back in the chest when he was done. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sam, came over to play. Sam saw the chest and wanted to see what was inside. Tim felt a tight feeling in his tummy because he was scared that Sam might break his toys. But Tim wanted to be a good friend, so he opened the chest and shared his toys with Sam. + +Sam was very happy. He played with the toys and took care of them just like Tim did. When it was time for Sam to go home, they put the toys back in the chest together. Tim learned that sharing can make friends happy and that it is good to care for others. The tight feeling in his tummy went away, and Tim felt happy too. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little bunny named Floppy. Floppy loved to joke and play with his best friend, a tiny bird named Chirpy. They had lots of fun together. + +One day, Floppy found a big, amazing piece of carrot. Floppy said, "Chirpy, look at this big piece of carrot! Let's share it and eat it together." Chirpy was very happy and said, "Yes, let's eat it together and be full and happy." + +As they were eating, Floppy started to joke. He said, "Chirpy, you eat like a big, big bird!" Chirpy laughed and said, "And you eat like a little, little bunny!" They laughed and laughed, and had a great time eating the amazing piece of carrot. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong leopard named Leo. Leo was very dependable. All his friends knew they could trust him. He lived in a jungle with many other animals. + +One hot day, Leo's friend, a small bird named Ben, was very thirsty. Ben couldn't find any water to drink. He asked Leo, "Can you help me find water to drink?" Leo said, "Of course, follow me!" + +Leo and Ben walked through the jungle, looking for water. They found a little pond. Ben was so happy! He said, "Thank you, Leo!" Ben drank the water and felt much better. Leo was happy to help his friend. They played together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to dance and play with bubbles. One hot day, Mia went outside to have fun. She took her bubble wand and began to blow big and small bubbles. They floated in the sky, and Mia danced and laughed. + +Mia saw her friend Tom, who lived next door. She called out, "Tom, do you want to dance and play with bubbles?" Tom smiled and said, "Yes, Mia! I love bubbles too!" So, Tom came over, and they both danced and played with the bubbles together. + +As they played, the sun got hotter and hotter. Mia and Tom started to feel too hot, and they were thirsty. They looked for a shady place to rest, but they could not find one. Mia said, "I am too hot, and I want to go home." Tom agreed, and they both walked back to their homes. The day was too hot, and they could not dance or play with bubbles anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a raven. The raven was very frustrated. He could not find his toy. His mom told him to look everywhere. The raven looked and looked, but he could not find it. + +One day, the raven's mom had an idea. She would send the raven to his grandma's house. Maybe the toy was there. The raven was very excited. He wanted to see his grandma and find his toy. + +When the raven got to his grandma's house, he looked all around. He found his toy under the bed! The raven was so happy. He played with his toy all day. He knew that his mom's idea was the best. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk. She gazed at the big blue sky and saw a pretty bird. The bird was singing a sweet song. Lily felt happy. + +On her walk, Lily saw an old tree. The tree had many leaves, and it made a nice shade. Lily sat under the tree and felt cool. She thought the old tree was very useful. + +After a while, Lily went back home. She told her mom about the bird and the old tree. Her mom smiled and said, "It's nice to find useful things in nature." Lily agreed and felt happy about her day. +One day, a lonely comet was flying in the sky. It was very far from its friends. It felt sad and wanted to find someone to play with. + +As the comet went on, it saw a big tree with lots of pretty leaves. The comet thought the tree could be its friend. It came down to the tree and said, "Hi, tree! Can we be friends?" + +The tree did not say anything, but the wind blew and made the tree's leaves snap. The comet thought the tree was saying yes. So, the comet went closer to the tree to play. + +But the comet was very hot. When it got close to the tree, the tree started to burn. The tree was on fire, and the leaves fell down. The comet was very sad. It had no friend and had hurt the tree. The lonely comet went back to the sky, still looking for a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a humble boy named Tim. He loved to play in the sand at the park. One day, a little girl named Sue came to play too. They both wanted to build a big sandcastle. + +Tim said, "Let's fill our buckets with sand and make a castle together!" Sue nodded and they both started to fill their buckets with sand. They dumped the sand on the ground and patted it down to make the castle walls. + +They worked together to build the biggest sandcastle in the park. Other kids came to see the castle and said, "Wow! That's so big!" Tim and Sue smiled at each other, happy that they made something so great together. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a big house with lots of stairs. He wanted to see what was at the top, so he started to climb. As he walked up the stairs, he saw a little girl named Sue. + +"Hi," said Tim. "Do you want to walk with me?" + +"No," said Sue. "My mom says the top stair is sour and not nice." + +Tim was sad, but he still wanted to see for himself. He kept walking up the stairs. Sue watched him but didn't go with him. + +When Tim reached the top stair, he saw a big, sour lemon. He didn't like sour things. He walked back down the stairs and told Sue. + +"You were right," said Tim. "The top stair is sour." + +Sue smiled and said, "Let's go play somewhere else." So, Tim and Sue walked away from the sour stair and played together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a big, round ball. It was very happy and liked to play with the little kids in the park. One day, a new kid came to the park. He did not know how to play with the big, round ball. He was ignorant. + +The other kids tried to show him how to play. They said, "Just push the ball with your hands or your feet." The new kid did not understand. He tried to push the ball with his stomach. + +At first, it was hard for the new kid to push the ball with his stomach. But soon, he got better at it. The other kids laughed and clapped. They all started to push the ball with their stomachs too. They had a lot of fun and made a new game. The big, round ball was very happy to play with all the kids, even the ignorant ones. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a girl named Sue. Sue had a small shop where she would sell toys. She loved her shop and all the kids in town loved to visit her. + +One day, a boy named Tim came to Sue's shop. He saw a toy car that he really liked. Tim said, "Sue, I want to buy this car, but I don't have enough money." Sue thought for a moment and then said, "Tim, I have an idea. You can help me put up some posts around town to tell people about my shop. If you do that, I will give you the toy car." + +Tim was happy to help Sue. They went around the town together and put up small posts. The posts had a picture of the toy car and said, "Come to Sue's shop to buy toys!" After they finished, Tim and Sue went back to the shop. Sue gave Tim the toy car and Tim said, "Thank you, Sue! I will take good care of my new car." + +From that day on, Tim and Sue became good friends. They would often play with toys and help each other. The kids in town loved to visit Sue's shop and play with all the fun toys she sold. +One day, a boy named Tim and a girl named Sue were in the living room. They both wanted to watch TV. Tim wanted to watch a show with fast cars, but Sue wanted to watch a show with pretty horses. They could not agree on what to watch. + +Tim said, "My show is good! Look at the fast cars!" Sue said, "No, my show is good! Look at the pretty horses!" They both wanted to watch their own show, but they could not watch both shows at the same time. + +Then, their mom came into the room. She said, "I have an idea! We can take turns watching TV. First, we will watch Tim's show with the fast cars. Then, we will watch Sue's show with the pretty horses." Tim and Sue agreed to take turns, and they both got to watch their good shows. +Once upon a time, in a land of wonder, there lived a fierce lion. The lion was big and strong. He was the king of the forest. All the animals were scared of him. + +One day, a big storm came. It broke many trees and homes. The animals were sad. They needed help to restore their homes. The fierce lion saw the animals and decided to help them. + +The lion worked hard to restore the homes of the animals. He used his strong paws to fix the trees and houses. The animals were happy again. They thanked the fierce lion. The lion was not scary anymore. He was a hero in the land of wonder. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a mysterious dress in her mom's closet. It was big and pretty. She wanted to wear it, but her mom said no. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I please wear the dress?" Her mom smiled and said, "Not today, but you can pick a dress from your room to wear." Lily went to her room and picked her favorite pink dress. She was happy, but she still thought about the mysterious dress. + +A few days later, it was Lily's birthday. Her mom told her to close her eyes for a surprise. When Lily opened her eyes, she saw the mysterious dress! It was now her size. Her mom had made it smaller just for her. Lily was so happy and wore the dress all day. The mysterious dress became her favorite dress ever. +One day, a girl named Mia went to visit her friend, Tom. Tom had a pet cat named Fluffy. Mia loved to play with Fluffy. They would run and jump together. + +Tom had a big bowl of cat food for Fluffy. Mia saw the big bowl and felt jealous. She wished she had a big bowl like that at her house. She asked Tom if she could have a bowl like that too. + +Tom said, "Yes, you can have a bowl like this. We can go to the store and buy one for you." Mia was very happy. She went to the store with Tom and got a big bowl just like Fluffy's. Now, Mia and Fluffy both had big bowls and they were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little car. The little car had a flat tire. The tire was spoiled. The little car could not go fast. + +One day, a big truck came by. The big truck saw the little car. The big truck wanted to help. The big truck had a new tire. The big truck said, "I can improve your tire." + +The little car was happy. The big truck put the new tire on the little car. The little car could go fast again. The little car and the big truck were friends. They played together all day. +One day, a girl named Amy went for a walk. She saw a big rock. She kicked it and found gold under it! She was very happy. She wanted to show her friend, Tom. + +Amy went to Tom's house and said, "Look, Tom! I found gold!" Tom looked at the gold and felt envious. He wanted gold too. He asked Amy, "Where did it happen?" + +Amy told Tom, "It happened near the big tree." Tom ran to the tree to find gold. He looked and looked, but he could not find any gold. He felt sad. + +Amy saw Tom was sad and said, "We can share the gold." Tom was happy again. They both played with the gold and had a fun day. +One day, Tim and his dad went to the lake. They saw a big boat. The boat was red and shiny. Tim wanted to go on the boat. His dad said, "We need to be safe on the boat." + +Tim's dad put on a life jacket to prevent falling in the water. He told Tim, "This jacket will keep us safe. The water can be dangerous." Tim put on his life jacket too. They got on the boat and started to go fast. + +As they went fast, they saw a big rock in the water. Tim's dad said, "Oh no! That rock is dangerous!" He turned the boat away from the rock. They were safe. Tim and his dad had a fun day on the boat. +Once upon a time, in a peaceful town, there lived a kind man named Tom. Tom had a special job. He would protect the town from harm. He was very good at his job. + +One day, Tom found a big piece of iron. The iron was strong and heavy. Tom had an idea. He made a big iron door. He put the door at the entrance of the town. The door would help him protect the town even better. + +The people in the town felt safe and happy. They knew Tom and the iron door would keep them protected. The town stayed peaceful and everyone lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big box. He was confused. He did not know what was inside. He wanted to open it. So, he pulled at the pretty paper that was wrapped around the box. + +Inside the box, Tim found a funny toy. It had a switch. He flipped the switch, and the toy started to move. It made a funny noise. Tim laughed and clapped his hands. + +Tim's mom came into the room. "What did you find, Tim?" she asked. Tim showed her the toy and said, "Look, Mom! I found a funny toy with a switch!" Tim's mom smiled and said, "That's great, Tim! Let's play together." And they played with the toy all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a playful cat named Kitty. She loved to play all day long. She had a comb and liked to add it to her games. + +One day, Kitty played with her comb in the garden. She would throw it up in the air and try to catch it. She was having so much fun. + +Then, Kitty saw her friend, Doggy. Doggy wanted to play too. So, Kitty shared her comb with Doggy. They played together all day, and Kitty added a new friend to her fun games. They were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat yummy food. His favorite food was beef. He would ask his mom for beef every day. + +One day, Tim's mom said, "Tim, I will permit you to cook beef for dinner tonight." Tim was very happy. He put on his apron and went to the kitchen. He cooked the beef with his mom's help. + +When the beef was ready, Tim and his mom ate it together. It was very yummy. They both smiled and laughed. Tim was so proud that he could cook his favorite food. From that day on, Tim loved cooking beef with his mom. +One day, a girl named Sue went to the park. She saw many animals there. She saw a big, rich bird. The bird was very pretty. Sue wanted to be friends with the bird. + +"Hi bird, do you want to play with me?" Sue asked. The bird looked at Sue and said, "I am a rich bird. I do not play with kids." Sue was sad but she still wanted to be friends with the bird. + +Sue thought of a plan. She decided to cook food for the bird. She went home and cooked a big meal. She took the food to the park and showed it to the bird. The bird looked at the food and said, "I am a rich bird. I do not eat food cooked by kids." + +Sue was very sad. She went home and cried. The bird stayed at the park, not eating the food Sue cooked. The bird got hungry and weak. In the end, the bird fell from the tree and could not fly again. +Once upon a time, in a big palace, there lived a king and queen. They had a little girl named Lily. Lily was sad because she had no friends to play with. + +One day, a kind bird came to the palace. The bird was very friendly and wanted to play with Lily. They played all day and became best friends. Lily was not sad anymore. + +On Lily's birthday, they decided to celebrate together. The king and queen threw a big party at the palace. All the animals came to play and have fun. Lily and her bird friend were very happy, and they all celebrated together. +Once upon a time, there was a big spider named Spin. Spin had a very important job. His job was to make a big and strong web in the forest. + +One day, Spin found a nice tree to make his web. He started to spin his web around and around. It was hard work, but Spin was very good at his job. The web was getting bigger and bigger. + +When the web was done, it was very impressive. All the other animals in the forest came to see Spin's web. They clapped and cheered for Spin. Spin was very happy that he did a great job. And from that day on, Spin was known as the best web maker in the forest. +Once upon a time, in a big sea, there was a little shrimp. The shrimp was very silly. He liked to play and have fun all day. One day, while he was playing, he saw a big fish. The big fish wanted to eat the shrimp. + +The shrimp was scared. He had an idea. He started to shake, shake, shake. He shook so much that the big fish got confused. The big fish did not want to eat a shaking shrimp. The big fish swam away. + +The silly shrimp was happy. He learned that being silly and shaking can help him. He played and had fun with his friends. They all shook and laughed together. The big fish never came back. +Once upon a time, there was a little beetle. The beetle was very fierce. It lived in a big garden with many flowers. + +One day, the fierce beetle found a leaf. It wanted to make a home. The beetle tried to fold the leaf. It folded and folded, but the leaf was too big. + +Then, a big wind came. The wind blew the leaf away. The fierce beetle tried to hold on, but it could not. The wind took the beetle far away from the garden. The beetle was sad and could not find its way back home. +Once upon a time, there was a playful frog named Tim. Tim lived in a small pond near a big tree. He loved to jump and play all day long. + +One day, Tim met a new friend, a fish named Sam. Sam lived in the same pond as Tim. They liked to play together. They would swim and jump in the water, having lots of fun. + +Tim and Sam were very happy in their own pond. They played together every day. They became the best of friends and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a gloomy volcano. The people in the village were sad because the volcano made everything dark and gray. They wanted to be happy and see the sun again. + +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing near the volcano. Suddenly, he felt a big sneeze coming. "Achoo!" he sneezed so loud that the volcano heard it. The volcano started to shake and rumble. Tim was scared but he didn't run away. + +The volcano stopped shaking and, to everyone's surprise, it sneezed too! The sneeze blew away all the gray clouds and the sun came out. The village was bright and happy again. The people learned that even a small act, like a sneeze, could make a big change. From that day on, they always tried to be kind and helpful to make their world a better place. +One day, a big impressive rock sat in a pretty garden. The rock liked to talk to the plants. Near the rock, there was a beautiful lily. + +"Hi lily," said the rock. "You look very pretty today." + +"Thank you, rock," said the lily. "You look big and strong." + +The rock and the lily were very happy in the garden. They liked to watch the sun go up and down. They liked to see the birds fly and the bugs play. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a pretty dress that she loved to wear. One day, she decided to wear her dress to the park. + +At the park, Lucy saw her friend Tom. Tom gazed at her dress and said, "Wow, your dress is so nice!" Lucy felt happy and proud. They played together, running and laughing. + +But then, Lucy tripped and fell in the mud. Her dress got dirty, and she felt embarrassed. Tom helped her up and said, "Don't worry, Lucy. We can clean your dress." So, they went to the water and washed her dress together. Lucy felt better, and they continued to play and have fun. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They had a lot of fun playing on the swings and slides. Tim saw a big ashtray near a bench. He didn't know what it was, so he asked his mom, "Mom, what is that?" + +His mom said, "That is an ashtray, Tim. It's for grown-ups to put their yucky things in. But we don't touch it, okay?" + +Tim nodded and went back to playing. Suddenly, he saw a girl named Sue who was upset. She was crying because she lost her toy. Tim wanted to help her feel better. + +Tim asked Sue, "Why are you upset?" + +Sue said, "I can't find my toy. I left it near the ashtray." + +Tim and Sue went to the ashtray and found her toy. Sue was happy again, and they played together for the rest of the day. +One day, a girl named Sue found a wet blouse on the floor. She wanted to help, so she picked it up. Sue saw her mom and asked, "Mom, what do I do with this wet blouse?" + +Her mom said, "Let's go hang it up to dry in the sun, Sue." They went outside and hung the blouse on a line. The sun was warm and bright. + +As they waited, Sue and her mom played with a ball. They laughed and had fun. Soon, the blouse was dry. Sue was happy she could help her mom. They went inside and put the blouse away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim wanted to buy a toy car. He asked his mom to take him to the toy store. They went to the store and looked at all the cars. + +In the store, Tim saw a rude boy. The rude boy was not nice to his mom. He yelled and cried when he didn't get what he wanted. Tim did not want to be like the rude boy. + +Tim picked a toy car and said "please" and "thank you" to his mom. As a result, his mom was very happy. They went home and Tim played with his new car all day. He was a good boy and his mom was proud of him. +Once upon a time, there was a big family. They wanted to go on a tour. They went to see many nice places. They saw a big park, a tall mountain, and a pretty river. The family was happy. + +Sometimes, the family would play games on the tour. They would run, jump, and laugh. They were competitive, but they still had fun. They did not want to spoil the tour by being too competitive. + +One day, it was very hot. The family did not want to spoil the tour. They decided to have a big ice cream party. They ate ice cream and played games. They were not too competitive. They had a great tour and were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a nice cat named Tom. Tom liked to stretch in the sun. One day, Tom went for a walk. The sun was very bright. Tom was happy. + +On his walk, Tom met a dog named Max. Max was big and liked to run. Tom and Max played together. They ran and jumped. They had fun. + +After playing, Tom and Max were tired. They sat under a big tree. They looked at the bright sky. They were friends. And they went for a walk together every day. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the beach with her mom. Mia loved to play in the sand and look for shells. She found a big, pretty shell near the water. Mia was very happy. + +Mia saw a bossy boy named Tim near the water too. Tim saw the shell in Mia's hand and said, "I want that shell!" Mia frowned and said, "No, I found it first!" Tim frowned too and walked away. + +Mia played with her shell all day. When it was time to go home, she showed her mom the shell. Her mom said, "That's a beautiful shell, Mia!" Mia smiled and said, "I will keep it forever!" +Once upon a time, there was a curious cat named Tom. Tom loved to explore and play with his friends. Every Tuesday, Tom would go outside and look for new things to do. + +One Tuesday, Tom found a box. He was very curious about what was inside. He tried to open it, but it was closed tight. Tom didn't know how to accept that he couldn't open the box. + +Tom asked his friend, a big dog named Max, to help him. Max was strong and could open the box. Max opened the box, and inside was a fun toy for Tom to play with. Tom was happy that he accepted help from his friend Max. And they played together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big, scary toy. He did not like to play with it. One day, his mom gave him a gift. Tim was very happy. + +Inside the gift was a small, cute toy. Tim loved it. He played with it all day. At night, he took it to bed with him. He whispered to the toy, "You are my best friend." + +One night, the scary toy heard Tim. It felt sad. It wanted to be Tim's friend too. The scary toy said, "I want to be your friend. I am not mean." + +Tim heard the scary toy. He felt bad for it. He whispered, "Okay, you can be my friend too." From that day on, Tim played with both toys. They all became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to keep stamps in her special box. She had many stamps from all over the world. They were all different colors and shapes. + +One day, Sue found a new stamp. It was big and green. She thought it was a little disgusting, but she wanted to keep it in her box anyway. Sue showed the stamp to her friend, Tom. Tom thought it was disgusting too, but he liked that it was different from the other stamps. + +Sue and Tom decided to keep the disgusting stamp in the box with the other stamps. They thought it was special because it was different. Sue and Tom loved to look at all the stamps together and talk about them. The disgusting stamp made their collection even more fun. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a cat named Tom went for a walk. He saw a big cop on the street. The cop was nice and smiled at Tom. Tom liked the cop and wanted to be his friend. + +Tom tried to walk up to the cop, but he did not see a banana peel on the ground. Tom stepped on the peel and started to slip. He felt helpless as he fell down. The cop saw Tom fall and quickly went to help him. + +The cop picked up Tom and made sure he was okay. Tom was happy that the cop helped him when he felt helpless. From that day on, Tom and the cop were best friends. They played and laughed together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bob. Bob loved to hop all day long. One day, Bob found a small plant in the ground. He thought it was very pretty. The plant had green leaves and a big red flower. + +Bob wanted to take the plant to his home. He tried to pull it out, but the plant was tight in the ground. He hopped and hopped, pulled and pulled, but the plant would not come out. Bob felt sad. + +Then, a friendly bird came to help. The bird said, "Let's try together!" So, Bob and the bird pulled and pulled. With a big hop, the plant came out! They were so happy. Bob took the plant to his home, and they all became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a pink rubber ball that she loved to play with. It was her favorite toy. + +One sunny day, Mia went to the park with her pink rubber ball. She threw the ball high in the air and caught it. Mia was very happy. She wondered how high she could throw the ball. + +Mia threw the ball higher and higher. She was having so much fun. But then, the pink rubber ball got stuck in a tree. Mia was sad and wondered how to get her ball back. + +A nice boy saw Mia and wanted to help. He climbed the tree and got the pink rubber ball back for her. Mia was so happy and thanked the boy. They played together with the pink rubber ball and became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a thin cat named Sam. Sam was very thin because he did not have much food to eat. One day, Sam met a big dog named Max. Max was very strong and had a lot of power. + +Max said to Sam, "Hi, Sam. You are very thin. Would you like some food?" Sam looked at Max and said, "Yes, please. Thank you for being so nice to me." Max welcomed Sam to his home and they shared some food together. + +As they ate, Max and Sam became good friends. They played and had fun together. Max used his power to help Sam find more food, and Sam became less thin. They were very happy and welcomed other animals to join them. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big tree, there was a nest. In the nest, there was a mom bird and her baby birds. The mom bird was very busy. She had to find food for her hungry babies. The baby birds were impatient. They wanted food now! + +One day, a big cat came near the tree. The mom bird saw the cat and was scared. She knew the cat wanted to eat her babies. So, she flew back to her nest very fast. She had to warn her babies about the cat. + +The mom bird told her babies, "Stay in the nest! A big cat is near. It wants to eat you!" The baby birds listened to their mom. They stayed in the nest and did not go out. The big cat could not reach them, so it went away. The mom bird and her babies were safe. They were happy because they listened to the warning. +Once upon a time, there was a bird with a new wing. The bird was very happy. It could fly high in the sky. The bird saw many things. It saw trees, flowers, and other birds. + +One day, the bird met a pretty bird. The pretty bird had a beautiful song. They liked to play and sing together. The bird wanted to marry the pretty bird. They wanted to be together forever. + +They had a big party with all their friends. All the birds came to see them marry. They sang and danced. The bird with the new wing and the pretty bird were very happy. They lived together and had many fun days. +One day, a small girl named Mia went outside to play. It started to rain, but Mia did not mind. She liked the rain. Mia saw a small object in the grass. She picked it up and looked at it. It was a pretty stone. + +Mia ran to her friend, Tom. "Look, Tom!" said Mia. "I found a small object in the grass!" Tom looked at the pretty stone. "Wow, Mia! It's so nice!" he said. They both smiled and held the stone together. + +Mia and Tom played in the rain with the small object. They threw it in the air and caught it. They had a lot of fun. When the rain stopped, they went home. Mia put the small object in her pocket to keep it safe. +Once upon a time, there was a big red sack. It was very tight and full of toys. The sack belonged to a kind man named Tom. Tom loved to give toys to all the children in the town. + +One day, Tom met a little girl named Sue. Sue was sad because she didn't have any toys. Tom said, "Don't worry, Sue. I have a big red sack full of toys. You can pick one toy from the sack." + +Sue was very happy. She opened the tight sack and saw a pretty picture. The picture had a big rainbow and a smiling sun. Sue loved the picture and said, "Thank you, Tom! I will keep this picture forever." + +Tom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Sue. I'm glad you like the picture." From that day on, Sue and Tom became good friends. They played with the toys from the big red sack and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, sad fish named Sam. Sam was miserable because he could not bow like the other fish in the sea. He would watch them bow and wish he could do it too. One day, Sam saw a little fish named Tim who was playing with a bubble. Sam thought the bubble was so pretty and fun. + +Sam thought that maybe the bubble could help him bow like the other fish. He swam over to Tim and asked if he could play with the bubble too. Tim did not want to share the bubble and said no. Sam felt very sad and upset. He wanted the bubble so badly, but Tim would not let him have it. + +Sam decided to take the bubble from Tim when he was not looking. He grabbed the bubble and tried to bow with it. But, the bubble popped and was gone forever. Sam still could not bow, and now he had made Tim very sad too. In the end, both Sam and Tim were miserable and the bubble was gone. +Mommy and Daddy had to go away for work, so Grandma stayed with the 3-year-old. She was very obedient and always did what she was told. + +The 3-year-old loved to use her diary and it was her favorite thing in the world. One day, Grandma asked her to clean her room instead of writing in her diary. Grandma thought it was important to be tidy but the 3-year-old was determined to use her diary. + +The 3-year-old was determined not to obey, so she snuck away to her room and wrote in her diary. Grandma later found out and scolded her for not being obedient. + +The 3-year-old begged and pleaded with Grandma to let her use her diary and eventually Grandma said yes. From then on, the 3-year-old was careful to listen to Grandma and always did as she was told. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Paul. He was only three years old. + +Paul loved his kitchen. He enjoyed making toast and eating it with honey. He also liked to make his Mom a cup of tea in his play kitchen. + +One day, Paul was in the kitchen and he accidentally broke a plate. He got scared and ran out of the kitchen, hiding behind his Mom. + +His Mom asked, "What has happened, Paul?" + +Paul said, "I'm sorry Mom. I was in the kitchen and I miss the plate." + +His Mom said, "It's okay Paul, accidents happen. I forgive you." + +Then Paul went back into the kitchen and made his Mom a cup of tea as an apology. She was very happy. + +From that day on, Paul was very careful when he was in the kitchen. He always remembered to be careful when making toast and tea because he didn't want to miss anything else. +Once upon a time, a little bear named Bob was running in his backyard. He thought he was going so fast! His neighbor, a sweet rabbit, was watching Bob with a big smile on her face. + +The rabbit said to Bob, "You're going so fast, Bob! You're adorable!" + +Bob was so happy to hear that from his neighbor! He kept running, smiling from ear to ear. His neighbor was so nice to him! + +After a few minutes, Bob stopped running. He was still smiling and said to his neighbor, "Thanks, that was so fun! I'm so glad you're my neighbor." + +The rabbit gave Bob a big hug and said, "I'm so glad to be your neighbor too, Bob. You are so adorable!" + +Bob was so happy, he gave the rabbit a big hug back. He couldn't believe how lucky he was to have such an adorable neighbor! +Once upon a time, there was a small fish called Finny. Finny loved to swim around in the ocean, but one day, she swam too close to a salty part of the ocean. Her mom warned Finny, “Don’t swim close to the salty water! It’s so dangerous.†But Finny was too excited to listen. + +The salty water made the ocean much deeper than the shallow part where Finny usually swam. Soon, she was lost and scared. “Help!†she squeaked. + +Luckily, her mom saved Finny from the salty and dangerous water. She wrapped Finny in her fins and brought her back to the shallow part of the ocean. + +Finny was so relieved and glad to be safe. She learnt a valuable lesson that day and never went near the salty water again. + +The moral of the story is: listen to your parents, they know best! +It was a cold winter day and Sammy was walking through the forest. He heard some strange noises, which made him start to shiver. He walked further and saw an old lady. She had a big smile on her face and her eyes glittered. She told him a joke and he started to laugh. + +After the joke, the old lady looked at Sammy with a kind look. She said: "It's very cold out here, why don't you come inside my house and have some hot chocolate?" Sammy thought that sounded wonderful, so he went in with her. + +Inside the house, it was so warm that Sammy stopped shivering. The old lady was very patient with him and she made sure he had everything he needed. Together, they drank hot coco and played with Sammy's toys. + +When it was time to go home, Sammy thanked the old lady and promised to come back soon. He started walking home, with a big smile on his face and a heart full of warmth. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lou. Lou was 3 years old and loved to learn new things. One day, Lou and her family went to the beach. + +At the beach, Lou noticed something different. Off in the distance, she could see a big wreck. Lou was curious and wanted to learn more about it. + +So, Lou and her family went for a walk to see what the wreck was all about. As they got closer, Lou could see that it was a ship. It had been in a big storm, and it was all broken. + +Lou thought it was so fair that even after a big storm, the ship was still in one piece. She was so happy to learn about the ship, and see how it was still standing even after such a bad storm. Lou enjoyed learning about the ship, and the family went home feeling very happy. +Yesterday was full of surprises! Jason was so excited to get outside and explore. He saw a wide tree full of tasty fruit. He ran quickly to get a closer look. The bright colors of the fruit were so beautiful. Jason wanted to taste one. He picked a yellow one and bit into it. The juicy sweetness made him smile. All day long, he gathered more fruit and tasted every one. The wide meadow underneath the tree was so colorful from all the different fruit. Jason had so much fun tasting things he had never tasted yesterday! +Once upon a time, there was an enormous lake. It was so big that you couldn't see the other side. Every day, the lake would get bigger and bigger because of the tide. It was so exciting! + +One day, the lake was so full that it overflowed. It spilled out and filled the fields. All of the animals living there were so surprised. They had never seen so much water before! + +The tide kept coming and coming and soon, filled up the entire forest. All of the animals were confused. Then, they saw a big, long boat. The boat was so big, it could fill the entire lake. + +So, the animals got inside and the boat filled the lake up with water. When it was all done, the lake was back to its enormous size. The animals lived happily ever after, swimming and playing in the lake. +Once upon a time there was a happy deer who liked to jump. He could jump very high and loved to show off to his friends. One day he was playing near a large pond and he thought he could jump across it. He boldly stood on the edge of the pond and said to his friends, "Watch me jump across this pond!" + +His friends were worried and one of them said, "It is too far. You might get hurt". But the happy deer didn't listen and jumped anyway. + +Unfortunately, the happy deer wasn't so happy when he got to the other side of the pond. He slipped and fell back into the pond and got stuck in the mud at the bottom. + +His friends quickly ran over to help him and tried to pull him out. After a lot of hard work they finally rescued the poor deer. He was very grateful for their help. + +The happy deer had learned an important lesson that day. It is okay to take risks, but sometimes it is better to be sensible and think before you act. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to play in the garden. Her name was Daisy and she had a very special diary. It was black and soft and she wrote all her secrets inside it. + +But one day her mommy and daddy started to ignore her. No matter how much Daisy waved her hands and yelled, they just kept on walking past her. + +She felt so sad and lonely that she ran away. She went to the park and hid in the trees. Through tears, she opened her diary and started to write. She wrote all her feelings and worries, and she felt much better. + +That very evening, Daisy's parents were looking around the park for her. When they finally saw her, they ran over and hugged her tightly. They said they were sorry and that they would never ignore her again. + +Daisy smiled and hugged them back, and knew that she would always have her special black diary to catch all her special secrets. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Alice. Everyday she liked to go for a walk. One day, she went for a walk and saw a long letter. It was lying on the ground and looked very exciting. + +Alice had never seen a letter before, so she stopped to take a closer look. She picked it up and saw there were some colourful words written on the front. She didn't understand what the words said, but she liked the way they looked. She put the letter in her pocket and ran home as fast as she could. + +When she got home, Alice showed her mum the letter. Her mum knew just what to do. She took the letter and read the words out loud. It said: "Will you be my friend?" Alice was so happy! + +Alice and the person who wrote the letter have been very good friends ever since. +Once upon a time there was a baby named Pat. Pat was very cheerful, and everyone loved her. One day, Pat was in her room, playing with her toys. Suddenly, Pat found a pill. She didn't know what the pill was so she asked her mom. Her mom explained that it was a special pill to keep her healthy. She told Pat to lock it away so it didn't get lost. Pat followed her mom's instructions and carefully locked the pill away in a box. + +From then on, Pat was very careful with the pill. Whenever she needed to take it, she would unlock the box, take one pill, and then lock the box away again. Pat was very proud of herself for remembering her mom's instructions. Every time she opened the box, she felt cheerful. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Flora. She was so impatient and always wanted to do things right away. One day, Flora was running in the garden and wasn't looking where she was going. Suddenly, she split her toe on a peach stone by the tree. + +Flora started to cry, but her mum came and hugged her. She said that she must always be careful and not rush when she was playing. She must look carefully where she was going. + +Flora was sad, but she tried to take her mum's advice. She was careful and walked slowly when she was playing. Every now and again, she would think back to when her toe got split and she felt so much pain. + +From then on, Flora always took her time and was careful about where she was going. She was kind to herself and looked after her body. Flora learnt that patience was important and it was better to take her time with things. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. She had a favourite toy which was a diamond. + +One day, when Amy was at the park, she saw a big pile of leaves. She got a big idea and decided to push the leaves together to make a den. + +So Amy pushed and pushed the leaves with all her might, until she made the den. Then she felt something warm in the leaves. + +She looked closely and saw that it was the diamond! It was hidden in the leaves but when she pushed them it was revealed. + +Amy was so happy that her diamond had been revealed and she gave her toy a big hug. And from then on she always pushed the leaves so she could find her diamond in the warm den. +Once there was a little girl named Lilly. She was very fragile, and could often be found sighing sadly. + +One day her teacher noticed that Lilly was feeling blue. The teacher asked Lilly what was wrong. Lilly said that she was feeling overwhelmed. + +The teacher tried to cheer Lilly up. She asked Lilly if she would like to go for a walk. Lilly was hesitant, but after some time agreed. + +The teacher and Lilly took a walk outside. The teacher marveled at how delicate and fragile the little girl was. They prompned to a park and Lilly started running around with all the other pupils. + +The teacher smiled as she watched the pupils interact so happily. She sighed, pleased to see all of the children playing and laughing. + +Lilly was very happy too. She floated around and smiled brightly at the teacher. The teacher smiled back, content in knowing that Lilly was feeling much better. +John was playing in the garden when his mummy called him inside. She was in the kitchen and she said she wanted John to help her prepare a pie. John was very excited! He ran over to the kitchen, put on his apron and stood on a stool so he could reach the counter. + +John watched as his mummy carefully measured out some flour. She added milk, butter and sugar too and stirred it all together. The mixture was thick and wet, but John’s mummy said that was just how it should be. + +John watched as his mummy put the wet mixture in a special pie dish. Then it was his turn to help! He carefully spread some yummy-looking fruit over the top of the pie and then watched proudly as his mummy put it in the oven. + +John waited impatiently until the timer went off and the pie was ready. He could smell the sweet and delicious aroma as his mummy took it out of the oven. She put it on the kitchen table and served it. John was so proud of the pie he had helped to prepare. It tasted as good as it looked! +Once upon a time, there was a graceful girl who had a wonderful secret. She had found a special bag, and it was full of sparkly things. So she went to her friend's house and together, they started to sort through the bag. + +The little girl was amazed at all the things in the bag and couldn't wait to see what else she could find. Her friend had never seen anything like it before and was full of wonder. They kept searching and sorting through the bag until they found a golden key at the bottom. + +The girls were so excited and couldn't wait to see what was inside the locked box. But they were unable to open it as they had no key to unlock it. So they played nearby, wondering what could be hidden inside the box. + +Finally, the little girl found the right key to open the box. She slowly opened the lid, filling her friend with even more wonder. Inside, they found a collection of beautiful and delicate gifts. + +The two best friends were filled with joy, and the graceful little girl felt so proud that she had found such a wonderful secret. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl who liked to move. Every day she would get out of bed and run around the garden, dancing in the sunhine and singing. + +One day, someone brought her a new toy - a flute. She was so excited, she ran and hugged it tight. Putting it to her lips, she blew on it and made a noise. It sounded delicious, like honey! + +The girl decided to take her flute everywhere, and as she moved, she would make music. Everywhere she went, people would stop to listen. + +She was so proud of her flute, it went wherever she went - until one day, she lost it! She was so sad, but with all of the music she's made, she knew it was still out there somewhere, making people happy. +In the forest, there was a pitch. All around it were filthy trees and plants. Suddenly, a bird appeared with a sharp beak. It had been searching for things to eat. It flew high and found some worms in the dirt. The bird then flew back down to the pitch and started to eat the worms. It ate them one by one with its sharp beak. After it had finished, it flew away back into the forest. The pitch was once again still and quiet. +Jill was playing with her friends when she saw a camera on the ground. She was excited and quickly decided to join the others with it. +Jill saw that the camera was tough, so she used all her strength to pick it up. But before she had a chance to do anything, it suddenly broke! +Jill was very upset. She started to cry and tried to fix the camera. But try as she might, the camera wouldn’t work. +Jill had to give up. She was sad and disappointed to leave without joining her friends with the camera. +Max had a dictionary. It was big and thick and full of big words. Every day he would sit on the floor and touch the book, feeling the soft pages and looking at the pictures inside. + +One day, Max's mom asked him what he was doing. He proudly said he was looking at his dictionary. His mom asked "What can you learn from it?". + +Max said he learned how to make delicious food. He pointed to a picture in the dictionary. It was a picture of chocolate cake. His mom smiled. + +"Max, that looks so delicious!", his mom said. + +Max beamed with pride. He was glad his mom was happy about his discoveries in the dictionary. From then on, Max kept looking in the dictionary, learning new things and always finding delicious recipes. +Once upon a time, there was an impressive mug. It had a handle and a beautiful design. All the children wanted it. Every morning, the mug filled with milk and the kids would drink it up. + +One day, something strange happened. The milk in the mug started to rot. It smelt bad and nobody wanted it anymore. The children were very sad and didn't understand what had happened. + +The adults in the village tried to figure out what had gone wrong. They looked at the mug from top to bottom and scratched their heads. + +Finally, they figured it out! It turned out that bugs had crawled inside the mug and laid their eggs. The eggs had hatched and the bugs had eaten away at the milk. + +The children got a new mug and were happy again. They promised to take special care of the mug and make sure the bugs didn't get inside. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jake. Jake was wild and always got in trouble. One day, Jake decided to hide in his closet. + +"Don't worry," Jake said. "I won't get in trouble this time." + +But Jake's mom heard him and called out, "Come out Jake! I know you're in there." + +Jake was scared but he still did not come out. His mom opened the closet and said, "Jake, I know you are wild, but I still love you." + +Jake smiled. He felt better now that he knew his mom still loved him. He did not get into trouble anymore because he knew his mom would always be there to love him. +Once upon a time there lived a bear who lived in a tall tree. The tree had a big frame reaching up high into the sky, and the bear liked to climb the frame and look over the forest. + +One day, a friendly squirrel came to the bear's tree. The bear politely waved hello to the squirrel and they smiled at each other. They became friends quickly, and the bear asked the squirrel if he'd like to join him at the top of the frame. + +The squirrel was so excited that he started to climb right away. But climbing the frame made the squirrel dizzy and scared, and he didn't feel safe at the top. He tried to convince the bear to come down, but the bear would not listen. + +The bear and the squirrel argued until the bear decided to come down and help the squirrel. They both worked together to climb down the frame, and when they reached the ground, they hugged and laughed together. After that day, the bear and the squirrel were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, a little girl wanted to find a special present for her mom. She found a special knife in a box and was very excited. She thought it would include the perfect present. + +The girl didn’t know the knife was bad. She showed the knife to her mom but her mom was not happy. She told the girl that knives are not good presents, and she should put it away. + +The girl was sad, but she still wanted to keep the bad knife. She hid it in her bedroom so her mom would not find it. + +One day, the girl’s mom went into the bedroom and found the bad knife. She was very angry and told the girl that bad things can happen when kids have knives. She took the knife away and put it in a place that the girl could not reach. + +The little girl was upset and learned a lesson that day - bad things can happen when you find a bad knife. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to polish. She wanted to make everything she touched sparkle and shine. + +One day, the little girl found a big bowl full of cocoa, and she decided to polish it. The process made her tired, but when she finished the cocoa was perfect! + +The little girl was so happy with her work, but when she went to pick it up, it fell and spilled everywhere. She started to cry, feeling like all her hard work had been wasted. + +But then Pappy, her grandpa, showed up. He took the spilled cocoa and said, "It's ok, little one. We can fix this together." Together, the two of them worked to clean up the mess and the cocoa looked perfect again! + +The little girl was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling. And with a little bit of love, her and her grandpa had polished the cocoa until it was perfect. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. One day, the friends decided to share some jewelry. They went to a special store and found all kinds of jewelry. Some of it was weird, but both friends agreed that it was very cool. + +They tried on all types of jewelry, from necklaces to earrings. They each picked out a special piece and shared their own with each other. One friend gave the other a bright green necklace and the other friend gave a colorful bracelet. + +All of a sudden, the necklace started to shine! The friends were so excited. They realized that this was a special kind of jewelry. It was magical and only came alive when it was shared. + +The two friends shared lots of happy times together, wearing their gifts and telling stories. It was a truly magical experience, just like the special jewelry! +Once upon a time, there was a big yard. In the yard, there was a Mommy and her little baby. The Mommy was going to raise the baby in the yard. + +Every day, Mommy would take the baby outside to play in the big yard. The baby loved running around in the grass and looking at all the big trees. + +One day, Mommy planted some big seeds in the big yard. She told the baby they would grow into something special. The baby was so excited to see what would grow! + +Every day, the baby would come outside and see if the big seeds had grown. One day, the baby noticed that the seeds had grown very tall. Mommy said the plants were called flowers and it was time to raise them up high. + +Mommy and the baby got some big rocks and put them around the flowers to help them stay raised up. The baby was so happy to see the flowers so tall in their big yard and showed all their friends when they visited. + +The baby and Mommy would always remember their first flowers. They would be sure to always love and raise them up to be as big and beautiful as possible. +Jack was very happy. He was going on a trip with his mom to the park. The park was lovely and the sun was shining. Jack loved playing outdoors, and he couldn't wait to explore the park. + +When Jack and his mom finally arrived at the park, Jack was amazed. The park was full of different style of trees and flowers. He quickly began running around and having fun. + +But then something happened. Suddenly, Jack tripped over a rock, and he fell. He cried out in pain. His mom rushed over to help him, but it was too late. Jack had broken his arm and had to go to the hospital. + +Jack and his mom had to leave the lovely park, and Jack was very sad. His day had ended in a bad way. He hoped that one day he could go back and explore the park again--without getting hurt. +One day, there was a lion who was very tired. He sat on the grass under a palm tree, and began to take a nap. + +As he was sleeping, a little white duck came over and started tidying up the area around the palm tree. She picked up all the leaves and looked everywhere for any items that could be tidied away. + +Meanwhile, the lion continued to sleep and snore softly. He did not see the duck tidying up all around him. + +When the duck finished everything, she was very proud of herself. She had made the area around the palm tree very tidy. Now the lion could rest peacefully. + +The little duck hopped off and the lion continued to sleep in the sun. He was very happy to have a place to rest in a tidy area. +Once upon a time a fox lived in a small forest near a village. Everywhere the fox went, he kept his eyes and ears open, looking and listening for danger. One day, the fox was feeling particularly nervous. He decided to take a quick hiding spot behind a rock for safety. As he sat there he spotted a puddle ahead of him. + +The fox was very thirsty, but first he had to make sure that it was safe to go look for water. He slowly stepped out from his hiding spot and tip-toed over to the puddle. When he got there, the puddle was all dried up - it was empty! He was disappointed, so he slowly made his way back to his rock. + +The fox was feeling very dry, but he was also too scared to go look for a new source of water. He decided to stay put and hide until the sun went down and he felt a little less nervous. As soon as it was dark, the fox sprung up and quickly ran to a nearby river. He dipped his paw into the cool water and drank to his heart's content. He felt more relaxed and content, and soon he was sleeping soundly. +Once upon a time, there was a patient who needed to be tested. The patient was very brave and went to the doctor. The doctor said she needed to take a test, so she did. + +When the results came back, the patient felt ashamed. She had not done very well on the test. The doctor was kind and tried to make the patient feel better. He asked her to do the test again and tried to help her understand. + +The patient worked hard and took the test again. This time, the results were much better! The patient was very proud of herself. + +The doctor praised the patient for being so brave and for trying her best. Everyone felt happy and the patient knew that hard work paid off. +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to build something special. She looked at all the things she had and decided that she wanted to build a box. + +So the girl collected some wood and started building. She worked very hard for a long time until finally the box was finished. It was a beautiful box with warm colors. + +The girl then decided what to put in her box. She put in special things that she liked, like her favorite toy and some delicious food. + +The girl was very happy with her box. She decided to keep it with her so she could open it up whenever she wanted to. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to go to the shop. She was always so excited when she went, because she knew she would find lots of exciting things. Every day the shop was very popular, but today it was especially busy. + +The little girl decided to gather all of her favourite items from the shop. She chose a big teddy bear, a bright necklace and a sparkly bracelet. After gathering her treasures, she went to pay for them. + +When the little girl went to pay, she couldn’t find her wallet! She had left it in her other bag. The shopkeeper smiled and told the little girl not to worry. He said he could come back later and pay for her things. The little girl was very happy. + +The next day, the little girl went back to the shop and sure enough, the shopkeeper was there holding her wallet! He had found it in the back of the shop and had put her belongings aside. She quickly paid for the items, thanked the shopkeeper and ran home with her treasures. + +The little girl realised that the shopkeeper was very kind and popular. From then on, she went to the shop every day to gather her favourite things. +Once, there were two friends. One day, they decided to explore together. They walked until they came to an attic. Both of them were excited. The two of them went inside the attic, and they each found something new and thoughtful. + +But then, they heard a noise. One of them looked out the window and saw a bad man. The bad man smiled and took out a big knife. He came into the attic and the two friends were scared. + +The bad man was mean and said he would take all the thoughtful things. The two friends decided to run away. They ran and ran, but the bad man caught up to them. He shouted and hurt them. The two friends were very sad. + +They met the bad man that day and never saw each other again. They each had to leave with nothing but sadness. This was a bad ending for the two friends. +Ali was very excited to go to the park. He had heard that there were ponies there, and he couldn't wait to see them. He hurried through the gate, and then he stumbled over a rock. He quickly got up and looked around. + +He saw the pony first. It was small and brown, with black mane. Ali thought it looked beautiful. He wanted to get closer to it, but he was a bit scared. So he just stood there and watched it. + +The pony looked quite cheap. Ali's dad had told him not to trust cheap things, so Ali stayed away. He stayed by the fence and watched the pony. Then suddenly it moved and walked away. + +Ali started to cry. He wanted to pet the pony, but he had been too scared. He stumbled away back to the swings, and all he could do was hope that one day he would be brave enough to get near a pony. +Once upon a time there was a boat. It was made from steel. One day the boat decided to sail. It went across the sea, under the blue sky. Everyone was so happy! + +The boat kept sailing until one day it saw a storm. It was so scared! In the storm, the boat became embarrassed. It was scared of being alone, so it started to cry. + +But then another boat came in to help. It was made of steel, just like the first boat. Together they both sailed away from the storm and they were very happy. They laughed and sang together as they sailed away. + +And they all sailed off into the sunset! +Once upon a time, there was a tight little grill. It was small and just the right size for a picnic. All day long the grill shrank smaller and smaller until it was as small as a button. + +The little grill was so tiny, but it was still strong. It cooked up yummy hot dogs and hamburgers for all the children. They couldn't believe how small the grill was, but it still cooked their food perfectly. + +Suddenly, the grill started to grow back to its original size. It was just as tight as it had been before. Everyone cheered, and the grill cooked all the food perfectly once again. + +The children were amazed at how the grill had shrunk and then grown back to its original size. They all thanked the little grill for the hot dogs and hamburgers, and they agreed to never forget how it had been so tight. +Once upon a time there was a gifted fly. He was very special because he could protect. Every day he flew around the world helping people. + +He went to houses, gardens and parks. He looked for those who needed protecting and kept them safe. He saw people in danger and flew to help them. + +One day he saw a house that was burning and so he flew as fast as he could to help. He flew around the house making sure that everyone was safe. + +When he had done his job he flew back to his home. Everyone was so grateful because the gifted fly had helped to protect the house. + +The fly was so happy that he had been able to help. From then on, wherever he went he made sure to protect the people and places around him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jessica. Jessica lived in the city and went to daycare every day. Jessica had a lot of friends at daycare and they all liked her very much. + +Every morning when Jessica went to daycare, she would smile at all of her friends. They all loved her smile and could not help but smile back. They would yell out her name so she could come play with them. + +Whenever Jessica was playing with her friends, she always made sure to share her toys. She wanted everyone to have a regular turn to play with them. + +Jessica’s friends always looked forward to her coming to daycare. They knew they would get to see her bright, happy smile and play with her. Jessica was the best friend they ever had! +Once upon a time, there was a poor little bunny. She wanted to play but she didn't have many things. So every day she went to the garden to find something fun. + +One day, she found a hoop in the grass and she thought it was the best thing ever! She had no one to play with, but she didn't need anyone. She used the hoop to hop and jump around. She felt so happy when she jumped and hopped with the hoop. + +Soon, other animals started to come and watch her. They wanted to join in too so the bunny gave her hoop to them. Everyone hopped and jumped around and laughed together. + +The poor bunny was so glad to have a fun toy to play with that day. She was the happiest bunny in the garden! +Once upon a time, there was a pepper. He had a good life. He felt happy and safe near his friends. + +But one day, something bad happened. A big bird came and took the pepper away to his nest. The pepper was scared and felt alone. + +The pepper had to find a way back to his friends. He immediately began looking around the nest. He tried to fly out, but his wings weren't strong enough. + +The pepper then spotted a pepper shaker in the nest. He immediately had an idea. He filled the shaker with his pepper juice and started shaking it. The bird woke up and the pepper flew away. + +But the bad news was that the bird caught him again. The pepper felt bad. He had lost all of his pepper juice and he was all alone. He didn't know what to do. The bird threw the pepper away and flew away. + +The pepper would never see his friends again. He felt sad until the end. +Once upon a time, there lived a beautiful giraffe named Grace. Every day, Grace dreamed of flying. One day, she thought of an idea. + +She went to her friend, Lily. "Lily, do you have any yarn?" Grace asked. + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes! I have some yarn in my house. Follow me!" + +Lily and Grace went to Lily's house. They grabbed the yarn and Lily said, "Let's make something! What should we make?" + +Grace smiled and said, "Let's make wings for me!" Instantly, the two friends started making beautiful and graceful wings for Grace. When it was finished, she put it on and said, "Thank you!" + +Then, Grace jumped off a tall tree and flew off into the night. Her graceful wings flapped in the wind as she flew away. +"Come on, Daddy," said the 3 year old as they walked together. "It's been a long week." + +"Yes it has," replied Daddy. "But today is Saturday, and that means our family will unite! We'll be together again, and everything will be just right." + +The 3 year old was sad. They had been so busy all week. "I'm sorry, Daddy," they said. + +"There's nothing to be sorry for," Daddy said, smiling. "It's a new week, and that means it's time for lots of hugs!" He opened his arms and the 3 year old ran in for a big hug. + +"Come on, let's go see Mummy!" Daddy said. The 3 year old grinned and skipped along as they walked together. They were so happy to unite with their family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She wanted to go for a walk. So she asked her mom for help and her mom said yes! Lucy was so excited she jumped up and down. She grabbed her Mom's hand and they started walking. + +As they walked, Lucy saw a park. She smiled and asked her mom, "Can we go to the park?" Her mom said, "Yes, let's go!" + +They walked to the park and Lucy saw some kids playing with a ball. She asked her mom if she could join in. Her mom said, "Yes, go and have a good time!" + +Lucy was happy, so she ran to the kids and started playing. She started to carry the ball, running around and having fun. When it was time to go home, she was sad. But she had a happy smile on her face. + +"It was so much fun!" she said, "I can't wait to come back tomorrow!" Her mom just smiled, and carried her all the way home. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lily. Lily loved to swim in the lake near her house. Every day, after school, she would race to the lake and jump in the water. She loved to feel the water splash around her! + +One day, Lily wanted to get better at swimming, so she asked her mom if she could have a teach. Her mom said yes and soon they found a teacher to help her. The teacher was very organized. She showed Lily the best way to move in the water and how to do different swimming strokes. + +Lily practiced every day with her teach and soon she was swimming better than ever before. She was so happy and proud of how far she had come. She had worked very hard and now she was a great swimmer! +Once upon a time there was a girl and her name was Jane. Jane lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. + +One day, Jane wanted to have a little tea party with all of her dolls so she dragged a chair to the kitchen. She found a long, clean cord and started twirling it around the legs of the chair. Suddenly, Jane heard a loud "blink" sound coming from the kitchen drawer. + +Jane opened the drawer and found a little bird, who had been trapped inside the drawer! She quickly opened the window to let the bird fly outside, but it was too late. The bird was blocked in by the long, clean cord Jane had been twirling. + +Jane was sad and started to cry. She wanted to save the little bird and free it from the cord. + +Just then, Jane heard a loud "blink" sound from the kitchen. She looked up and saw the little bird had managed to untangle itself from the cord! + +Jane was so happy the little bird was free and she waved goodbye as it flew away. + +The end. +Once there was a brilliant girl called Lucy. She lived in a hut with her mom and dad. One day, Lucy wanted to try something new. She decided to tie something interesting. + +So, she went to the pond and found some sticks. She arranged them in a different way and tied them together. When she finished, she had built a little hut. Lucy was so happy and proud of herself! + +Mom said, "That's brilliant, Lucy! You did a great job!" Dad said, "Well done, sweetheart. This hut looks so cozy!" + +Lucy smiled and said, "Thank you." She enjoyed playing in her hut. She found that tying the sticks was a lot of fun! +Jimmy was marching around the garden with a cheerful skip. He kept pointing up to the sky, laughing and jumping for joy. His Mum watched on, smiling as her son was so enthusiastic. + +His Dad was across the garden, and called out: "What do you see, Jimmy?" + +Jimmy didn't take his eyes off the sky. He answered: "I see a big surprise". + +His Mum and Dad exchanged glances. Dad reached into his pocket. He pulled out a bright toy plane with a beaming smile. He said: "Look buddy, you can use it to fly around the sky". + +Jimmy was now even more excited as he ran over to his Dad. Taking the plane he asked: "Can I go outside and fly it now?" + +His parents grinned and nodded in agreement. Jimmy ran to the front garden and started to point at the sky. He held his plane close as it started to take flight into the air. + +Jimmy waved goodbye as the plane flew higher, ready for his surprise. +Once there was a little boy called Joe. He was three years old and loved to have fun. One day Joe went to the park and saw a big slide. He was amazed at the original slide and believed it must be the best one ever! + +Joe couldn't wait to go on the slide and was so excited that he ran straight over to it. He placed his tiny hands on the sides of the slide and quickly slid down. He went round and round and reached the bottom with a huge smile on his face. + +Joe was so happy that he went straight to the top of the slide and did it all over again! He couldn't believe how much fun he was having. + +Joe kept going up and down the slide for hours and he never wanted to leave. In the end, he had to go home but he knew he would come back the next day to play on his favorite original slide. +John and his mom were very busy. John wanted to help clean the house, so his mom gave him a mop. John tried to be careful, but he accidentally knocked something over. The hidden thing crashed to the floor, and it scared him. + +John said to his mom, "Sorry! I was just trying to help." His mom wasn't cross, but she knew they had to be careful. + +She said, "It's okay. But you need to be careful. We don't want to break anything else." + +John felt bad, so he tried his best to mop the floor. But his mom couldn't always be there to prevent him from making mistakes. + +The next day, John was alone in the house when he heard a loud crash. He had knocked over another hidden object, and it was broken. John felt sad, but he knew it was an important lesson. + +Moral of the story: You should always be careful when completing chores. Taking extra time can help prevent accidents from happening. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tom and Kate. Tom was tall and Kate was small. + +One day, they were walking together and they saw a big factory. Tom was scared and he said to Kate, "Oh no! That factory looks so tall!" + +Tom started to worry. He thought, "What if the factory makes too much noise?" + +Kate smiled and said, "Don't worry, Tom. I'm sure the factory won't be too loud." + +Tom felt better and he asked, "What if it makes too much smoke?" + +Kate said, "Don't worry, I'm sure the factory won't be a problem." + +Tom smiled and felt happy again. He and Kate continued to walk together and they enjoyed the rest of their day. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Little Frog and Big Bear. Little Frog was so very small and cute. He was so clever too! + +One day, Little Frog asked Big Bear, "Will you come and stay with me?" + +Big Bear replied, "Yes, I would love to stay with you." + +Little Frog wondered what amazing things they could do together. + +So, they splashed around in the pond and picked daisies from the meadow. Little Frog loved it when Big Bear stayed with him. + +Big Bear hugged Little Frog and said, "Thank you for asking me to stay." + +Little Frog smiled and said, "You're so clever, Big Bear." +Once upon a time there was a boy who was very, very hungry. He asked his mom if he could have something to eat. His mom said, "Yes, here, this beef will make you strong." + +The boy was so excited and quickly started eating. He took a bite, but it was so tough, he almost couldn't chew it! He said to his mom, "Mom, why is the beef so tough?" + +His mom said, "Because, with tough beef comes great strength". She wanted her son to learn that sometimes we have to suffer a little to become stronger. + +The boy thought about it for a moment and then decided he would eat the beef. He finally finished all of the beef and felt very strong. He thanked his mom for teaching him this important lesson. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a family that wanted a new vehicle. They went to the store and saw an original vehicle. They tried to buy it, but the seller refused to sell it to them. + +The family was very upset, so they went to the seller and asked, "Why won't you sell us the vehicle?" The seller smiled and said, "It's not for sale. I am keeping it for my kids." + +The family was disappointed, so they went home. But they talked about the vehicle all the way home, and by the time they got home, they had a plan. + +The family quickly returned to the shop and offered to buy the vehicle at double the price. The seller smiled and said, "No, it's not for sale. I am keeping it for my kids." + +The family was upset, but they kept offering more money until the seller finally said yes. The family was so happy that they drove away in the original vehicle. They thanked the seller and went on their way. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved to play games. He was a regular player and was always signing up for games. One day he stumbled across a game he hadn't played before. He decided to sign up for it straight away. His friends didn't want him to because none of them knew that game and they were worried he might get hurt. + +The boy didn't listen to his friends. He signed up for the game and went to play. Much to his surprise the game was far too hard! He wasn't prepared and quickly got stuck. He didn't know how to proceed and it took him several attempts before he was able to pass the level. + +The boy eventually won the game. He was proud of himself, though tired by now. + +The moral of this story is that it’s important to think before you act. You should always be prepared and understand the risks involved before you sign up for something that you aren't familiar with. This way you can avoid unnecessary surprises. +One day, a little girl was playing with her dolls. She was having a lot of fun and was laughing. Suddenly, her mother came into the room. She had a belt in her hand. + +The mother said, "Where did I put my belt?" The little girl thought for a moment and then said, "It's on the table." + +The mother smiled and said, "Thanks, sweetie." She put the belt on and then said, "I'm going out now. You be a good girl, ok?" The little girl smiled and nodded. + +When her mother left the room, the little girl felt embarrassed. She didn't want her mother to know that she had been playing with dolls instead of tidying up the room. She quickly put the dolls away and began to tidy up the room. + +When her mother came back she was surprised to see the room cleaned up. She said, "It looks so nice, thank you!" + +The little girl smiled. She felt much less embarrassed now that her mother was proud of her. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emma. Emma had a very special promise. She was meant to keep it safe and hidden. But one day her brother found it, and he wanted to keep it for himself. He tried to hide it so Emma couldn't find it. + +Emma was very sad and she started to cry. She looked everywhere and asked her brother, but he just shrugged and hid it even better. So Emma decided to go and ask her mum for help. + +Mum was very wise and she taught Emma a lesson. She said that if something is important, you should always keep it safe, and never try to hide it. Emma made a new promise that she would keep the original promise safe, no matter what. + +From that day on, Emma kept her promise and she never hid it again. Instead she kept it close and safe, and would take it out every now and then to show her friends. Emma was very proud of her original promise. +Once upon a time there was a boy who had a toy gun. He liked to shoot it. He liked to see things move when he shot. + +One day he wanted to shoot his gun at work. He thought it would be fun to make things move because he was bored. He didn't know that it was wrong to bring his gun to work. + +He went to his work. He tried to shoot the gun, but it didn't work. People at work got mad. They said it was disgusting to try to shoot a gun at work. + +The boy was very sad. He didn't get to make things move. He was punished for trying to shoot the gun. It was a bad ending to the story. +Mummy and Daddy were getting ready to go out and were rushing around near the door. + +"Hurry up!" said Mummy. + +Jamie, their three year old, knew it was time for an adventure. He giggled as he ran over with his shoes in his hands. + +Daddy looked serious. "We must go now Jamie, come hurry!" + +Jamie was happy to help and put on his shoes carefully. He made sure the shape was perfect. + +The family then ran out the door. Jamie held Mummy's hand tight as they ran. He looked around and noticed the trees had lots of round shapes that were so spoilt by the wind. + +Jamie shouted back to his parents. "Look at the shapes in the trees!" + +Mummy and Daddy smiled and Daddy replied "Yes, there certainly are shapes!" + +The family laughed as they ran along and Jamie could not wait for the adventure to begin! +Once there was a little girl. Every day, she and her mother would go to the park together. Every morning, the little girl would try to manage her shoes, but it was hard. She would try so hard to buckle them, but they would always be crooked. Her mother saw how hard she was trying, so one day, she brought the little girl something useful – a shoe-buckling machine! It was easy to use, and the little girl loved it. The machine would buckle her shoes quickly and perfectly every time. The little girl and her mother were so happy. Now, the little girl could easily manage getting ready to go the park, thanks to the shoe-buckling machine. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane who loved to play with her friends in the park. One day, she bought a big bucket filled with colourful balls from the store. + +"Let's put the balls into a port!" she said excitedly to her friends. Her friends helped her to fill the port with the colourful balls. + +When they were finished, Jane was very proud of her work. Suddenly, her puppy came running over and started to jump around, trying to grab the balls. Unfortunately, this caused some of the balls to go flying out of the port and roll away. + +Jane was very upset and start to cry. + +Her friend came to her and said, "Jane, don't be upset. Accidents can happen to everyone. Next time, let's use the port to keep the balls safe so they can't roll away." + +So, Jane took her friend's advice. From that day onwards, she always brought the port with her to the park and kept her balls inside it. + +The moral of this story is that accidents can happen to everyone, but it's important to learn from them and do our best to prevent them from happening again. +Once there was a little boy. He was three years old. He was very curious. His favorite thing to do was to explore. + +One day, he found a dirty word. He had never seen this before. He was so excited! He wanted to show it to his mom. + +So he ran home to show her. When he got home, he saw his mom sitting in a chair. He ran up to her and said, "Mom, mom! Look what I found!" + +His mom smiled and said, "What is it, my dear?" + +He held out the dirty word and said, "I found this! It's so cool!" + +His mom laughed and said, "That is a very interesting word. Where did you find it?" + +The little boy said, "I found it outside. It was in the dirt." + +His mom smiled and said, "You have a very curious mind. I'm so proud of you." Then she hugged him and gave him a big kiss. + +The little boy was so happy. He was glad to have found such a cool word. He would always remember his curious adventure. +Once there was an old man who had been feeling very troubled for a long time. He knew something was wrong and he wanted help finding the answer. One day he heard about a magic man who could help him. He decided to trust the magic man and went to visit him. + +The magic man told the old man that he could use his special magic to help him find the answer. The old man was filled with excitement and he could barely contain it as the magic man started to work his magic. + +The old man kept believing in the magic and it worked as promised. He found the answer he was looking for and was very happy. He was also relieved to have found someone he could trust. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to trust the right people in life. If the old man had not trusted the magic man, he would never have found the answers he was looking for. So it pays to always trust the right people! +Jose and his mum were so excited. Today, they were going on a visit. They were going to visit Jose's grandma, who was at her beach house. + +When they got there, everything was so organized. Grandma gave Jose a big hug and promised he'd have lots of fun. That night, the sky was so clear, with stars that sparkled. + +The more days passed, the more time Jose wanted to stay. He was so happy, and wanted to grow and stay at Grandma's forever. + +But, the last morning, something terrible happened. The sky became dark, and Jose felt scared. He wondered if he could stay, but his mum said it was time to go. + +They had to leave, and as they drove away, Jose looked out the window, watching the storm grow stronger. He never got to visit Grandma again. +Clara was outside in the park. She loved going to the park and always looked forward to her visits. Today was especially exciting because Clara was going to observe the beautiful sport of soccer. + +Clara walked towards the soccer field with a big smile on her face. She could already see the players in their team colours running around the pitch. She wanted to get closer to get a better look, so she ran up to the fence. + +Clara observed the players carefully. She watched them pass the ball to each other and sometimes even saw one of them kick it into the goal. Clara clapped her hands and smiled as the players celebrated each goal. + +Clara loved watching the beautiful sport of soccer. She looked forward to returning soon to observe the game once again. +Once upon a time there was an ugly owner. He was looking to do something fun. So he decided to climb a tall tree. As he climbed, he saw a bright bluebird perched on a branch. He stopped and said to the bird, "Hello there! What are you doing up so high?". + +The bird replied, "I'm looking for something to eat. There's not much food around here!". + +The owner thought for a moment and then said, "Have you ever tried climbing?" The bluebird looked at him with surprise. "No, I don't think I've ever climbed before!" he said. + +The owner smiled and said, "Well then, why don't you come down and I'll show you how it's done." The bluebird was so excited and hopped off the branch and followed the owner. + +The bluebird learnt how to climb and soon he was flying from tree to tree. He was so happy and he thanked the owner for teaching him. + +The two soon became friends and the bluebird found lots of food to eat. They climbed trees together all the time, and the bluebird was very happy in his new home. +Jill was a famous girl. She was brave and strong and she always wanted to go on big adventures. +One day, Jill decided to visit a faraway mountain. She packed some food and started to climb. +When she reached the top, she discovered a big skull. That scared her, but she was still curious. Jill touched the skull and it started to shake. +Suddenly, the skull started to rise in the air and Jill had to leave. The skull flew up in the sky until it finally disappeared. Jill was sad because she never got to explore the mountain. +It was a light night and the little girl was awake. She had an idea. She wanted to pull something. She crept to the hall and curled her fingers around the door handle. She gave it a big tug, and the door opened. Inside it was dark, so she found a light switch. She flicked it on and the hall was filled with light. She smiled and clapped her hands. She could see lots of things she wanted to pull. She walked forward and found many string. She grabbed them each one and pulled them. Watching them sway as she tugged them was fun. She pulled harder, until they were all yanked down. She laughed and decided to pull the door shut too. She gave it another tug and the door was closed. She had had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was an empty box. Inside, the texture was smooth and soft. It had never been filled with anything before. + +One day, a bunny hopped into the box. The bunny was looking for a cozy spot to settle down. The bunny sat there for a few minutes, feeling the texture of the box. It was just perfect. + +The bunny hopped around the box a few times, liking how empty it was. The bunny could make the box just the way it wanted. Finally, the bunny hopped into the corner and settled down. + +The bunny stayed in the box, happy and content. It made its home in the box, finding comfort in the smooth texture. The bunny was now free to explore the big world outside the box whenever it wanted. The bunny was happy, as it had found its own special place to settle. +Once upon a time there was a nice girl called Jane. Jane was very polite and she always said 'please' and 'thank you' when asking for something. + +One day Jane was walking in the park when she came across a big pit in the ground. She was curious and she wanted to know what was inside it. + +So she carefully stepped down into the pit. Inside she found a funny looking animal. The animal had a big tail and huge ears! Jane was so surprised! + +The animal was very friendly and Jane was very polite when she said 'hello'. The animal smiled and said 'nice to meet you'. Jane and the animal became friends and she promised to come and visit him again soon. + +They waved goodbye and Jane ran off home with a huge smile on her face! +Once upon a time, there was a small little girl with dark, long hair. She was only three years old and her name was Katy. Her mom and dad both loved her and always tried to teach Katy how to write her name. Every day, they sat at the kitchen table, with a wide piece of paper in front of them. Katy would carefully trace the letters of her name with a crayon. + +One day, after completing the task, Katy and her dad stepped outside of their house. Katy could see a huge shadow on the wall of their house. She looked up and saw a big, grey bird flying above them. +Suddenly, the bird stopped and made an upside down 'V' sign in the sky. + +"Look Katy! That's called a V-sign, and I think it means something special is going to happen, like a sign from the sky!" her dad said with enthusiasm. + +The rest of the day, Katy and her dad walked around trying to find out what that sign meant. But they couldn't figure it out. They stopped at the park and they saw something magical. + +In the middle of the park, there was a wide, grassy knoll where a rainbow arched over the entire park. Katy and her dad jumped with excitement. Katy hadn't seen such a beautiful sight before. + +The bird's V-sign had brought this special rainbow for Katy to enjoy +Bob was a creative boy. He was very excited to go to the park. When he got there, he saw a big bin. He thought it was funny, so he ran over to it. Bob and his friends played with the bin for hours. They used it like a boat, a house, and even a rocket ship. They had so much fun. + +As the sun started to set, it was time to leave the park. Bob grabbed the bin, and all of his friends followed him home. Along the way, they waved goodbye to the park until they got home. + +Everyone was tired, but Bob was still full of energy. He put the bin in his backyard, and got to work. He used it to make a cool mini-golf course! His friends found it so creative, they all came over to play. They had a blast, and they couldn't believe that Bob made it all with a big bin from the park. +Once there was a friendly dog. His name was Spot and he was fun to play with. Every day Spot would run around and bark, which made everyone smile. + +One day something scary happened. Spot heard a loud scream coming from outside. He felt scared and he wanted to hide. He didn't want to make any noise. + +So Spot found a quiet corner and sat there very still. He was waiting for the scary sound to go away, but it didn't. He wished that he could make everything better. + +But then suddenly, something wonderful happened. Spot heard some friendly voices talking outside. He recognized one of the voices — it was his favourite person! Spot jumped up with excitement and ran outside to meet them. + +Spot was so happy that he could hardly contain himself. He wagged his tail, made happy noises, and even jumped around with joy. Everyone laughed, and the scream from before was soon just a distant memory. +Once upon a time, there lived a princess named Daisy. Daisy was deaf, so she had trouble hearing things. One day, Daisy was walking through the forest when she saw a problem. A tree had fallen down and blocked the path. She didn't know what to do. + +Then, Daisy saw a little deer. The deer said, "Hello Princess! Do you need help? I can solve this problem." Daisy was so happy! + +The deer said, "I can help you move the tree with my friends. Don't worry, Princess. We can do this together." Daisy smiled and said thank you. + +The deer and his friends worked together and soon they solved the problem. Daisy was so proud of them and thanked them again. + +The deer said, "You're welcome, Princess. We are glad to help you." Daisy was so happy, she took the deer and his friends back to the castle and gave them a big treat. + +From that day on, Daisy and the deer and his friends were friends. They helped each other whenever they needed help solving a problem. +Once upon a time, there was a silly person. They wanted to cook something for dinner. So, the silly person put some food in a pot and put it on a stove. They thought this would make something yummy. Unfortunately, the food did not turn out yummy. In fact, it was too burnt to eat! The silly person was so sad that they had ruined dinner. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. Sarah wanted to explore the world. So one day she set out on an adventure and decided to march around the corner. As she marched around the corner, it started to rain. She got wet and cold and did not want to stay outside. + +Sarah started to cry and was very upset. Then she had an idea. She took out a dry blanket from her backpack and spread it out on the ground. She sat on it and kept warm and dry. But then it was time to go home. + +Sarah wanted to stay and explore more, but she remembered her promise to her parents. She had said that she would stay safe and be home at a certain time. So as much as she wanted to explore, Sarah knew that it was time to go home. + +So, Sarah said goodbye and marched back home, but she kept thinking of her adventure and the fun she would have if she could stay longer. Maybe one day she could go back and explore more. +Once upon a time, there lived a family. The family had two children, a boy and a girl. They were very happy living in their home, but one day the boy became very sad. + +The girl asked her brother what was wrong. He cried and said that he didn't understand all of the new rules at home. The girl was very empathetic and wanted to help him. She tried to explain to him why the rules were important. + +"The rules help us to stay safe, and to be happy together," she said in a calm, gentle voice. + +The little boy began to understand more and he smiled. He nodded and asked, "Will you always explain things to me if I am confused?" + +The girl hugged her brother and said, "Yes, of course! We are a family and I want you to feel safe and secure." + +The two were suddenly interrupted by their mother who shouted from the other room in a very loud voice. + +"It's time to clean your room!" she yelled. + +The brother and sister laughed and went off to do their chores. +Dave was exploring in the backyard when he saw something interesting. He stopped and gazed at it carefully. It was a unique pin, made of silver and with a red stone in the middle. He studied it carefully. + +Suddenly, Dave noticed the pin move. It gently rose up into the air and sailed away, drifting higher and higher until it was out of sight. Dave couldn't believe his eyes! + +He looked around, wondering where the pin had gone. Then, to his surprise, he spotted it again. It was back in the same spot where he had found it. + +Dave smiled and picked up the pin. He knew it was something special and he decided to keep it forever. He placed it inside his pocket and ran off to show his mom. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Max and Jane. They were very different, one had bright blue eyes and the other had dark brown eyes. One day, Max and Jane decided to go on an adventure and they found a big steel door. They were both so excited to explore, but the door was closed. + +Max and Jane tried their hardest to open the door, but it just wouldn't budge. They felt really frustrated and didn't know what to do. They asked around to see if anyone else knew how to open it, but no one had the answer. + +Just then, Jane noticed a keyhole on the door and had an idea. She ran back and grabbed a key they had found earlier, and put it in the keyhole. As soon as she turned it, the door clicked open. Both Max and Jane were so excited and ran through the door to explore the other side. + +The room on the other side was full of amazing surprises and it was so much fun. However, Max and Jane had to be careful to always close the door so no one else could find their secret place. And that's why Max and Jane always kept the steel door closed. +Danny and his mom were walking to the park. It was a sunny day and he felt excited. His mom said, "Let's go to the park!" Danny was so happy. He asked his mom, "What are we going to do at the park?" His mom said, "We're going to have so much fun!" + +They arrived at the park. It was big and noisy. Danny saw a big playground with swings, slides, and a big green top. He asked his mom, "Can I play on the top?" She said, "Yes, you can!" + +Danny ran to the top and started spinning around. He felt like he was flying. He spun faster and faster until he got dizzy and fell down. He giggled and looked around. His mom was smiling at him. + +Danny said, "Let's do it again!" He got back on the top and started spinning around. He was so excited! This time he kept spinning and spinning until he fell asleep. His mom came and gently picked him up. + +Danny said, "I had so much fun at the park! Can we come back tomorrow?" His mom smiled and said, "Of course we can, sweetie!" Danny was so happy. +When Mama came home, she was excited. She had a big medal in her hands! It was silver and shiny. She said it was for her thoughtful little boy. + +The little boy was so curious. He wanted to hold it and taste it. He knew he couldn't eat it, but he wanted to at least touch it. So Mama let him. + +It felt just as he'd imagined - cool and smooth. He brought it close to his mouth, trying to remember if it was safe to lick it. Mama laughed, saying it was just for looking and not for tasting. + +He didn't mind. Just the act of holding it made him so happy. He sat and played with it until bedtime, running his fingers around it and feeling the cool metal. + +The medal was the most special thing he had and he was so thankful for it. He hugged Mama, thanked her for being so thoughtful, and went small happy to bed. +One day, Lucy was playing in the garden when it started to rain. Her clothes and shoes became very wet. She ran inside and saw her mum brushing her hair. + +Mum said, “Look at this bracelet I just bought. It's so pretty!†Lucy looked and saw the silver bracelet with a zip on it. + +Mum said, “It even has a zip. Can you see it?†Lucy said, “Yes!†and she watched as Mum zipped up the bracelet. It was very exciting! + +When the rain stopped, the sun came out again. Lucy said goodbye to Mum and ran outside to play. She was really happy and she wore her new bracelet all the time. +Once there was an ancient van. In the ancient van were two people wearing very old clothes. They had been traveling for a long time. + +One of the people said, "This van is so ancient! I can barely believe it still works!" + +The other laughed. "Don't worry, this thing has been around for a long time and it isn't showing any signs of stopping now!" + +The first one smiled. "Let's just keep going until we find a nice place to rest." + +And so they continued their journey, the ancient van taking them wherever they wanted to go. +Once there was a rock. It was very colorful and sparkly. It stayed in one place on the ground and was very happy. One day, someone brought a razor. He put it close to the rock and started to move it around. The rock felt scared, but the razor was so colorful, it had no choice but to keep rocking. + +The rock rocked and rocked and rocked until it became so tired it couldn't rock anymore. But the razor kept going around and around. Finally the rock became so dizzy it fell over and the razor stopped. The rock was so relieved. It could finally get back to its happy place. + +The rock lay there, looking at the colorful razor, both of them happy. The rock had had a fun time rocking and the razor had enjoyed the rocking too. From then on they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who lived in a kingdom. The kingdom was beautiful and peaceful, but one day the friends noticed that something strange was happening. + +The people in the kingdom were acting weird and seemed sad. The friends wanted to know what was wrong, so they asked their King. The King said that the people were feeling scared because of a fake stage. + +The friends wanted to help the people, so they decided to make the stage disappear. They thought and thought, until they came up with a plan. Soon they had the stage taken away and the people in the kingdom were happy again. + +That's when the friends knew they had done the right thing. The people thanked them for their help and the kingdom stayed peaceful. The friends had saved the day! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Chloe. She was very happy with her big sister, Mary. Mary would always care for Chloe, no matter what. + +One day, Mary said, “Let’s go for a walk in the dark woods!â€. Chloe was scared, but Mary said everything would be okay. + +Chloe and Mary soon found themselves in a dark and scary part of the woods. The trees were tall, and it was very dark. Chloe started to cry. “It’s too scary!â€, she said. + +But Mary kept calm and held Chloe’s hand. “It’ll be alright,†Mary said. “I’ll always care for you, little sister.†+ +And just like that, Chloe was brave enough to walk through the dark woods with her big sister. When they were done, the sun was shining and the two were happy. +Molly and Jack were very excited. They had been playing on their new slide. Jack pointed to it and said, "Look Molly! We can go down it!" Molly smiled. She was so excited that she ran straight to the slide. She pointed to the top and said, "Let's go!" + +The two children climbed up the slide. When they got to the top, they could see a big park. Everything was so light and shiny. Jack said, "Wow, this is amazing!" + +They both took a deep breath, then slid down the slide. It was so much fun! They laughed and giggled all the way down. + +At the bottom, they both said, "Let's do it again!" So they ran back up and went down the slide again and again. + +When they got tired, they both said, "That slide was so much fun!" Molly and Jack hugged each other and smiled. They knew they'd have a great time playing on their new slide. +Once upon a time, there was a thin girl named Patty. She loved to spin around and around in the sunshine. One day, Patty wanted to find a special way to spin. She found a pond near her house, and when she looked at the water, she saw lots of sparks everywhere! + +So Patty stepped into the pond and began to spin. The water felt so cool on her feet. She spun around and around faster and faster, and the water splashed her face. Patty laughed and smiled as she spun. + +When Patty was finished spinning, she saw that the pond was now full of thin little drops of water. Each drop of water glimmered in the sun. Patty was so happy that she decided to spin around and around again. + +Patty spun in the water until she was too tired. Then she stepped out of the pond and looked at the thin drops of water sparkling in the sun. She grinned and knew that she had found the most special way to spin. +Once there was a purple cone. It sparkled in the sun and was fun to play with. Every day, the cone went for a walk in the park and found new friends to play with. + +One day, a strange thing happened. As the cone was rolling around, it vanished! No one had seen it before, it was just gone. Everyone was very curious. Where had the purple cone gone? + +The next day, a surprise was waiting. The purple cone was back! Everyone was so happy and excited. The cone had been to a magical place where all the cones go at nighttime. Everyone was so happy to see it back. + +From then on, the purple cone went on many more adventures. But no matter where it went, it always came back. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny. He had a dream of eating dessert. But the desserts were always covered with a lid. So he asked all the animals he met to help him find a way to uncover the lid. + +The little bunny hopped from one friend to the other, looking for answers. Finally, the little bird told him "Friend, sometimes the best way to uncover something is not to look for help but to do it yourself". + +So the bunny rolled up his sleeves and tried to uncover the lid by himself. After some struggle, he managed to uncover it. When the lid was finally opened, the bunny found himself surrounded by all the other animals. They were watching him as he celebrated his success. + +The bunny had learned an important lesson that day. Even when things seem impossible, there are ways to work through it by yourself. What's more, having friends by your side to support you can make the task much easier too. With that, the bunny grabbed his dessert happily and shared it with everyone. +Zoe was feeling sad and she frowned. Everywhere she looked, she saw her neighbors being merry. They were singing and laughing and it made her feel left out. + +One neighbor, in particular, caught her attention. His house was very unique, with many odd decorations outside. Zoe couldn’t help but be curious about this neighbor, who seemed to be so different from all the rest. + +One day, she mustered up the courage to walk up to him and ask if he’d like to come out and play. At first, he seemed hesitant, but eventually he gave in. + +It turned out that being unique was something he was very proud of. He and Zoe would spend hours inventing games and enjoying each other’s company. Zoe was so happy that all her neighbors weren’t the same. She had made a true friend in the most unique neighbor. +One day, a little girl named Isabella went to the park to play. As soon as she arrived, she saw her friend Tom. Tom was always friendly and they always had lots of fun together. + +Isabella shouted out, "Let's play together!" Tom responded with a smile and said, "Okay!" + +The two of them decided to play a game of relay. Isabella was handed a tray that had two balls on it, and she was asked to go first. She took the tray, but as soon as she took her first step, she slipped, and the tray flew out of her hands and the balls flew everywhere. + +Isabella was embarrassed, but Tom quickly came to her rescue. He said cheerfully, "Don't worry, I'll help you look for the balls." Isabella was incredibly thankful for Tom's friendship. + +After finding all of the balls, Tom told Isabella, "Let's play the game again, but this time I'll carry the tray for you." Isabella nodded and had a smile on her face as she watched Tom walk with the tray carefully. It was a gorgeous day, and Isabella felt incredibly lucky to have a friend like Tom. +Once upon a time, there was a crazy monster. He liked to bury things in the ground. One day, he found a big screen and decided he wanted to bury it too. + +So he grabbed the screen, got a big shovel and started to dig a really big hole. He worked really hard but eventually, he managed to bury the screen deep in the dirt. + +The monster was very proud of his work. He was so happy that he sang and danced around the spot where he had buried the screen. + +He never went back to that spot again but the monster still remembered the crazy fun he had. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called John. John was only 3 years old, but he was brave. Every night, he would look up at the stars and wonder what was out there. +One night, John was walking through the woods when he heard a strange sound. It sounded like an owl hooting. He was scared, but he kept walking. He kept hearing the owl hooting and getting closer and closer. +John refused to be scared, so he turned and faced the owl. He couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw the huge, scary creature. The owl was about twice as tall as him and had bright yellow eyes. +John refused to be afraid and he took a step closer. Suddenly, the owl spread its wings and flew away, just like it had done when John first heard it. John realised that the owl had just been trying to tell him something. He smiled and felt proud of himself for being brave. +From that night on, John took a different path through the woods. Whenever he heard an owl hooting, he knew he was near the edge of the forest - and he was safe. +Bob was walking in the park and he saw a bug. He thought it looked funny and he wanted to show it to his friend. He picked up the bug and looked at it carefully. It seemed grateful to be handled so carefully. He took the bug over to his friend, who said, "Wow! What a cool bug!" Bob said, "Yeah, I think it's really cool too." They both watched the bug crawl around and they both laughed. + +Bob asked his friend, "Do you want to keep the bug?" His friend said, "No, you can keep it if you want." Bob smiled and said, "Thank you! I will take good care of the bug." He put the bug in his pocket and said, "Bye bye bug! See you later!" His friend laughed and said, "Bye Bye bug!" + +Bob smiled and he felt really grateful that he got to meet such a cool bug. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit called Hop. Hop was very hungry, so he went for a walk. He heard a nice rhythm in the air. He hopped closer to see what it was. He saw a bird tapping out the rhythm with its beak on a stone. Hop was so happy that he wanted to join in, so he started hopping along to the rhythm. + +Suddenly, the bird lifted off into the sky. It flew around in circles, then released a beautiful feather. Hop held out his paws to catch the feather, and the bird flew away. + +Hop was so happy with his feather that he decided to use it as his drum. He started tapping on the feather and making a lovely rhythm. Everyone in the forest came to listen. They all joined in and hopped around to the rhythm. + +Hop had never been so happy! He was glad he had found the rhythm, and soon he was not so hungry anymore. The rhythm made Hop feel better and he made lots of new friends too. +Once upon a time there was a mummy and a daddy who wanted to teach their little girl about luxury. + +The mummy and daddy took their little girl to the richest city around. She was amazed! Everywhere she looked there were grand mansions and beautiful cars. She asked her mummy and daddy who lived there and they said they were very wealthy people. + +The little girl was so envious of their luxurious homes. But then her mummy and daddy taught her something amazing. They said that even though these people were wealthy, their friends were the most important people in the world. + +The little girl was happy and learned an important lesson. She was able to see that luxury was not always the most important thing. +Once upon a time there were two little pigs. The first one was very fat and loved to eat oat. He never stopped eating and was always very full. + +The second little pig was different. He was a lot thinner and did not eat as much oat. He played outside and ran around. + +When the first little pig saw the second little pig running and playing, he thought that it must be nice to run around and be outside. So, one day he went out and started to spray water from a watering can all around the garden. + +He was so happy and he had so much fun! But then he realised that the fatness he had from eating too much oat was making it harder for him to run and play. + +The moral of the story is that it is always important to eat healthily and get lots of exercise. This will make you happy and keep you smiling! +Once there was a little girl who found a hidden band. She was so excited and took it with her to show her friends. When she showed it to her friends, they all wanted to play with it. But when the band got too close to the sun, it started to melt! All of the kids were so sad because the band was gone. But then one of them had an idea. They used their markers and colored paper to make a new band. It wasn't as nice as the first, but it was still fun to play with! The little girl was so glad that they found a way to make a new band and they still had lots of fun! +Once upon a time there was a bossy dove. He loved to fly high in the sky and explore the land below. Every day he would soar and stop to rest for a bit on top of a tall tree. One day, he noticed something special on the ground. It was a big, red seat with a big, red button on it. The dove was curious and landed on the seat. He pecked at the button and, to his surprise, it made a funny noise. It sounded like a roar! The bossy dove stopped and looked around. He noticed the noise had caught the attention of a small animal, a rabbit. The rabbit hopped over to the bossy dove and invited him on a ride. The dove hopped onto the seat and the rabbit pushed the button again. The seat started to move and they were off! With each push, they traveled faster and farther. The bossy dove had so much fun and he knew he wanted to come back and do it again. He promised the rabbit he would soon be back and hopped off the seat. He flew away and the rabbit watched as he disappeared. The bossy dove had an amazing adventure and he couldn't wait to come back and do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ruby. One day, she saw a huge lumber and she was amazed. She ran up to it, excited to feel the wood. She believed it would bring her peace and happiness. + +She started to feel the wood, but it made her sad. The lumber seemed lonely and scared. Ruby wanted to help, so she thought of a plan. + +"We can make this lumber happy again," said Ruby, determined to make something good out of it. She believed that if she hugged the lumber, it would feel safe and loved. + +But little did she know, the lumber was inhabited by a grumpy monster. When Ruby hugged the lumber, the monster growled. + +"What are YOU doing!" shouted the monster. + +Ruby was scared, scared of the monster's loud voice and angry face. She ran away, back home, leaving the lumber behind. + +From that day on, the lumber was never peaceful. The monster stayed in the lumber and nothing Ruby did could make it happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sarah. One day, Sarah went to the park to play. But it was getting very hot outside and Sarah was feeling very hot. + +So, Sarah decided to run and jump in the little pond in the park. She was so happy. The cool water felt so nice. + +Just then, Sarah saw a very fancy swan come out of the pond. It was so beautiful. She looked at it for a few seconds, then the swan opened its wings and flew away. + +Sarah watched until it was out of sight. She knew then that the heat was gone and she could play happily in the park again. + +The End. +Once there was a boy named Johnny. He loved playing outside and exploring. One day, he went on a walk by himself. As he walked along, he heard a noise in the trees. Suddenly, a bug came flying out from the branches and landed on his shoulder. Johnny was surprised and said hello to the bug. + +The bug then flew away. Johnny watched as it flew over a hill and disappeared. He decided to follow it and began walking up the hill. After a few minutes of walking, Johnny was out of breath. He stopped at the top of the hill and looked around. To his surprise, he had arrived at a beautiful garden. + +The garden was full of delicious fruit and vegetables, and there were also many butterflies and bees flying around the flowers. Johnny was so excited to see all the bugs and the delicious food. He had a great time playing in the garden until it was time to go home. + +Johnny said goodbye to the garden and returned home. He was very happy with his adventure, and he will never forget that bug that arrived in his life. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tommy. Tommy was 3 years old and loved to explore his world. Every day, he would go on new adventures and learn about the things around him. + +One day, Tommy was playing in the park and he heard a loud noise. He stopped to listen. He heard a voice asking questions. It was coming from a big bright orange tent near the playground. + +Tommy walked up to the tent and listened more carefully. He heard the same question being repeated over and over again. He couldn't quite understand what was being said, but it sounded exciting. So he went inside. + +Inside the tent, there was an old woman sitting at a table with a box full of questions. She smiled and asked Tommy to pick a question. + +Tommy looked around, but he didn't understand any of the questions. He was about to leave when the old woman said "Let's try this one. It's simple." + +Tommy looked at the question: "What color is the sky?" + +He thought for a moment then smiled and answered "Blue!" + +The old woman smiled and said "Very good! Would you like another question?" + +Tommy was so excited that he had an answer to a question, he said yes and looked around to see what other questions were available. Together, they went through a few more questions together and had a lot of fun. +Bob was an old man. He liked to swing in his porch. Every day, he would swing in his porch. +One day, Bob heard a fierce cry. He looked around and he saw a big bird. The bird was perched on a branch nearby. +Bob smiled and said, "Hello, bird!" +The bird did not reply. Instead, it flew away. +The next day, Bob heard the same fierce cry again. He looked around and he saw the same big bird. The bird had brought a friend with it! +Bob smiled and said, "Hello, birds!" +The two birds chirped in reply and flew away. +On the third day, Bob heard the same fierce cry again. He looked around and he saw the same two big birds. This time, they had a swing in their beaks! +Bob cheered and put the swing on his porch. He grabbed it and began to swing in his porch with his new feathered friends. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - an old monkey and a young bird. They were the best of friends. + +One day, they decided to go on an adventure. They took off and flew through the sky until they reached a big land. It was so beautiful, with trees and hills as far as they could see. + +They examined the land as they flew. Everywhere they looked was wide and grand, and it was all covered with a big white blanket of clouds. + +Soon, they came across a strange looking rock. It had golden stripes and sparkly bits. They were very curious. So, they peeled the rock and found a shiny diamond inside! + +They stared at it for a while and then the bird carefully put it in her pocket. They thanked the land for the special surprise, and flew away, taking their diamond with them. + +And that was the story of how the bird and the monkey found their special diamond. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old and very curious. He loved to explore the world and find new adventures. + +One day, Jack's mom told him to behave. She gave him a pencil and told him to draw some pictures. Jack was very excited! He held the pencil tight and started scribbling away. + +Soon, he finished his drawings and showed them to his mom. She was very impressed and asked him if he was ready to go to the park. + +Jack was so happy! He put down the pencil, stood up and said, "Yes, I'm ready!" He gave his mom a big hug and they went to the park. + +Jack had so much fun! He ran, jumped and played with his friends. He was very well behaved and had a wonderful time. At the end of the day, Jack was tired and smiled all the way home. +Once upon a time there lived a brave little mouse. He was very adventurous and loved exploring new places. Every day he would scurry around the meadow, looking for something exciting to happen. + +One day he was snuffling around a tree when he spotted a ripe melon. He scampered over and began to nibble. Suddenly, he heard a voice say "That's my melon!" + +He spun around, and saw a small bird perched on a branch above him. The mouse was scared and he stopped nibbling. "Please don't be frightened", said the bird. "Come and act with me! I'd love you to be my friend". + +The mouse's eyes widened with amazement. He couldn't believe his luck. So, he joined the bird in its mission to search the meadow for adventure. Together they hopped, skipped, and flew all over the meadow in search of the best fun. + +The mouse was so glad that he had been so adventurous. He had made a new friend and had a wonderful time on his adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a pie. It looked normal, but it had a secret - it could twist! The pie would twist around to make funny shapes. + +One day, a three year old found the twisty pie. She thought it was so cool, so she grabbed it and ran home with it. + +At home, the little girl carefully unwrapped the twisty pie and took a closer look. "Wow!" she said, amazed. She then twisted the pie around and made a funny shape out of it. + +The little girl's mom came into the room and saw the twisty pie. She gasped in surprise. "Where did you get a twisty pie?!" she asked. The little girl said, "I found it outside. It was just a normal pie but then it started to twist!" + +The mom laughed and hugged the little girl. "Sometimes even the normalest things can be special!" she said. + +From then on, the little girl and the twisty pie were the best of friends. They did amazing, twisty things together, and the little girl even started to think of the twisty pie as part of her family. +Once there was a young girl named Hermione. She was 3 years old and loved picking fruit from trees! Hermione was always pointing to the trees to show her mommy which ones had the best fruit. + +One day her mommy said, "Hermione, why don't you reach out and pick the fruit yourself?" Hermione thought this was a great idea and so she did. She was so proud of herself for being able to reach out and pick the fruit. + +But then Hermione's mommy shared a valuable lesson: "Being able to reach out and get the fruit was useful but what is even more useful is sharing the fruit with others." At first, Hermione didn't understand. So her mommy pointed to the people passing by and said, "If we give the fruit to others, it will make them happy and that is a very good thing!" + +Hermione understood it then. She was so excited to give the fruit away to the people around her. Finally, she learned that it is more useful to share than to keep things for yourself. +Once there was a family of cats who lived in a big box. They were very happy and loved to play. Every day they would run around, exploring and having lots of fun. + +One day, the cats noticed that the box was moving! They were so excited to see where they were going. As they looked around, they realized they were being taken away. + +The cats were worried so they began to urge the people to take them back home. But the people were too careless to listen. + +In the end, the cats made it home safe and sound. They were so happy to be back. From then on, they always reminded each other to be careful. +Once there was a little boy called Jack. He was three and loved to run around and play with his toys. + +One day, Jack looked outside and saw a bird. He wanted to feed it, so he quickly ran to his mum and asked her for a cap full of food. His mum gave him some birdseed and Jack filled the cap. + +He ran outside and put the cap on the ground. The bird came closer, so Jack sat down quietly on the grass. The bird started eating from the cap and Jack was very happy to see it. + +Suddenly, a bigger bird appeared and it was very angry! It started chasing the little bird away and it flew off, looking very miserable. The little bird had to go away, but Jack was glad he could feed it. He waved goodbye to the little bird and went back inside. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy who loved to explore the beach. One day, she saw a small oyster lying by the shore, so she picked it up and pried it open with a big rock, curious about what was inside. + +But when Lucy opened the oyster, she was disappointed. All that was inside was an old, grey pearl. Rather than being happy to find the treasure, Lucy was ashamed. + +But then she had an idea. She went back to the beach over the next few days, and every day she looked for some more oysters, opening them one by one. She was careful with her rock and made sure to put the pearl back in each oyster. + +Then one day, when Lucy opened an oyster, there inside was a real, brilliant pearl. This made Lucy so happy - she had repeated the same action over and over until she got the reward she had been hoping for! + +The moral of the story is that sometimes rewards only come after lots of practice and hard work. If you put in effort and keep trying, you can often get much better results than if you only do something once. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sue. One day, Sue and her mom went for a walk in the snow. Sue was very cold, so she started to run and jump around trying to warm up. Suddenly, Sue saw a boy she didn't recognize. He was standing still and had a troubled look on his face. Her mom went over to him and asked him why he was so troubled. The boy replied, "I'm so cold, I'm ready to quit!" + +Sue was so surprised to hear this that she ran over to the boy and put her small hands on his hands. She said, "We don't quit when we're faced with hard times, we get help and be brave!" + +The boy looked into Sue's eyes and nodded. He thanked her and they were both very warm from then on. + +The moral of the story is that no matter what you face, never quit and always ask for help when you need it. +Once there was a little boy called John. John liked to observe things and was very curious. One day, he decided to explore outside. On his walk he found a playful eraser in the mud and picked it up. + +John was captivated by the eraser and he wanted to take it back home. He was tempted to pick it up even though his mom had warned him about not taking things which were not his. + +John wanted to put the eraser in his pocket, but he stopped himself. He knew he did not own the eraser and thought of his mom's words. So, he put the eraser back in the mud and kept walking. + +John realised he had learnt an important lesson. He should always be respectful of other people's things. He also knew that by being honest and responsible, he would make his mom proud. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Bob. Bob was only three years old but he loved to explore. One day he decided to take a big adventure. So he packed his bag and set off. + +Eventually, Bob arrived at a huge hospital. He had never been in one before so he was very curious. He decided to wander around and see what he could find. + +After a while he heard some really loud noises. Bob followed the noise and soon he found an X-Ray machine. He had never seen anything like it before. + +The X-Ray machine looked very strange and it made Bob feel a little bit scared. But Bob was brave and he decided to take a closer look. + +When he peered inside he saw something that was very disgusting. Bob screamed and ran away. + +Bob never wanted to visit a hospital again! +Once there was a boy named Jack. Jack was very alert, he always kept his eyes open. One day, he was walking along and he saw something on the ground. It was a strip. He was curious, so he picked it up and received it. He felt so happy. He kept the strip with him. Everywhere he went, he held it close. He was very proud of it. + +Jack would take the strip out and show his friends. They all thought it was so cool. They wanted to touch it and see what it was like. But Jack refused. He wanted to keep the strip for himself. He was so protective of it. + +Jack loved his strip so much. He wanted to take it everywhere. He even took it to school. His teacher thought it was wonderful. She asked him to tell the class about it. Jack was so proud. + +Finally, Jack decided that it was time to give the strip away. He knew someone who would receive it and appreciate it just as much as he did. He was sure that it was the right thing to do. + +So Jack gave his special strip away. He still felt so alert and happy, even though he no longer had the strip. He knew that he had done the right thing. Everywhere he went, he reminded himself - "This is how it should be!" +John woke up early in the morning. He opened his eyes and saw a bright blue sky through his window. It looked so cool! He jumped out of bed, put on his shoes, and ran outside to play. + +John looked around excitedly. He saw his best friend Anna in the garden. She was wearing a blue dress. John ran up to her and said, "Hi Anna! Let's go play!" + +Anna smiled and said, "Let's go to the park! I heard there's a cool ice cream stand there." + +John's eyes lit up. "Ice cream? That sounds amazing!" +